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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29
Teachers Institute, at West BrattlebOro.


Having occasion reccn,ly to call on Mr. Brown, our
County Superintendent and his pupils much pleas
cd find that about sixty teachers and those desgnng 10
teach had assembled from different parts Of the county 10
improve the advantages afforded by this course Of ins'ruc
ton.
The main business Of Is 10 learn how to teach ;
the learners being supposed be already acquainted with
the studies taught in our schools In addition TO review
Of the different branches with practical instruction as 10
the best mode Of teaching them, course Of evening Lee
lures two week. given BY different individuals, Prnei'
psy the branches taught subjects relating 10 common
schools The Superintendent and teachers spend noreo-
portion Of the evenings in familiar discussions or aih
conversations topics connected with the business Of
traehna 49, what sihe best method Of stimulating The
exerons Of schoa whether by apPsals to their reason
and Of duty, by giving medals and premiums
and employing other to excite emulsion What u
the best mode Of governing SCHOOL, republican, monar'
chea paiareha BY moral suason or by the rod or all
combined had the pleasure Of listening to eolloquy
school govenmt All invited 10 express their
views present their experience. And presume more
experimental knowlcdge communicated in an hour
than single teacher could have obtained IN half dozen
Such being the manner Of spending the time, it is obv
Gus that these eachefs Institutes be Of great advan
tage 10 the nsueters and through them 10 the public
The Town Supcrnendens state that they can see mark
ed difference between the schools by those who have
attended the Institute, and those taught by teachers who
have not attended One OF the most important steps IN
the improvement Of public Schools Is hs proper qai
cation Of tsaeh0s liza Military Academy is necessary t.
educate and officers for the army, how much mor'
necessary and important il to have institutions for edu
eating those who take charge OF YOUTH and trar
them up be- long the conductors OF public affairs ant
to act the part Of vluous and enlightened citizens Of thu
grea, republic.
As is the master, the school, as ia the school, SO
the community. D. u.
Guilford, Oct. 90
The Term continues tn ough this week and neri.
Is presumed that would be gratifying TO Mr. b. 10 hav
people from abroad visit the Institute during the day,
attend any Of the Lectures and discussions Tuesday an
Thursday evenings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29

In the Senate Tuesday Mr. Villas offered join, res
outlon THAT both Houses meet in joint assembly on
"wednesday the 2ist inst at o'clock r. NJ To offer up
thanks to Almighty God for the victory lately obtained at
Monterey in Mexico, by the American army under the
command Of Gen Taylor" &c. Blu, the Wings, pions
souls never rejoice In the Of he American arms
over the enemies Of the country, and the bi by scly
party vote was laid on the table - Dsmoersi.
Our neighbOr little too as, ,h. time 10 appropria-
ting "Gi The Pefy 10 his party On Wednesday, MIR
Bradley offered the following substitute for Dir Villas reso
luton.
"Resored, BY the Senate and House Of Representatives
That the General Assembly of the State Of Vermont while
they would Ia wise withhold the expression Of their
strong dsapprobaion Of the existing with sister
Republic Of Mexico unnecessary unos and oppressive
hare rsespsd suih ireg qualification and @ just feelings
Of na0Hai PRIDE the intelligence Of the reesnt brilliant
Monterey"
This amendment adopted by vote Of % 10 7srery
Loeefoeo pcig against az Tsnt SAFE neighbour crow
too soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29
From Mexico.
SANTA ANNA IN MO TON NTH q L.sRop
FORCE AGAINST GENL TAiLOR-nP
TER.MIN.A TTON 10 PROSECUTE N, tvSe

SANTA ANNA IN MO TON WITH q L.sRop
FORCE AGAINST GENL TAiLOR-nr
TER.MINAT TON 10 PROSECUTE The tYse
Santa Anna, as il appcirs, has suddenly beeom. Il,
chief head and hope Of the war party in Mexico
indeed, embraces nearly the whole Of the pon1l,,e.'
lie at latest dates IN the city Of Mexico arrano
the plan Of an extensive campaign against the seysrsi
American armies, organizing recruiting, encourosns
exhorting the Inhabitants not only Of the cnpilal H.
the whole country, with view TO meet the dsnss'
threatening Mexico with the whole Of her deIen,sss
resources. On the 18th utim0, he reached Azst,s
small town distant ten or twelve leagues from The ea
of Mexico. Here he received a Communicative c .g
Almone, the ad interim Secretary of War, pfopo,oa
to him The supreme Executive power or Dctsror,hsts
The offer was made on the part Of the progi,io.fi
government organized by Gen. Salas, alter The I'M ~
Paredes
On the 18th ull. Santa Anna entered the Can't,
from Ayolta, town 40 miles distant. He w,o,a
an artful letter the day previous to his conl,s,.
Almon.e declining the Chief Magisiracy fwb,l
Amonte is to have,) but accepting the command n
the Army. This prepared the way for triumpb,I
enirec. Volleys Of artillery, peaIs of bells and
human voices, arches, shows, speeches, and n.
scrpiions, welcomed him back as the DeIlyeret of
his Countryside hero Of hundred batlles-b,
Father Of Sovereign People, &c. &c-all doubt.
less got up for effect.
The War is to be prosecuted vigorously. Re.
qustions have been issued to the States for ,hei,
contingents Of troops, requiring them to appear
the City Of Mexico, or at San Luis Po,osi. within
seventy days after the publication Of the order
forming an aggregate Of 10000
All persons between 10 and 50 are OBLIGED IA
take arms when required, and great alacf..f va
manifested by the neighboring towns in Furnishing
their respective quotas. To facilitate supple, II
arms and ammuuitions all duties on these s,,,,l,,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29

FIREs.-The Starch Factory Of Morrill, and Rankin Of
81 Johnsbury was burnt on the 18th inst Loss $1,000
a dwelling house and shed belonging to w * Wood
Of Bath, N II. WIS burnt on the l3l6 inst The parents
were from home leaving several children, who escaped
through the window unhurt
On Thursday evening" the 18TH the two story brick store
Of Roderick Richardson, Esq Of Wasded together with
the goods ana produce belonging 70 Richardson and Skin
W. Mutual $4,000 on goods and produce and SG67 on
store Caufe Of fire. about o'clock the clerk undertook
to draw alcohol for the purpose OF cooking eggs
The fasset out the spirit took fire and burnt he
store with such apidy, that nothing could be saved
erPt their notes, journal aud ledger Patons Daily Jour
nal,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29

The bill Incorporating the "wndham Provideni Ins,u.
ton for Savings has passed both branches Of the LegsA
ture Two amendments were added in The Senate one
locating in Braebnro and the other requiring the Treas
urer give bonds for the safe keeping of the funds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29

Within few weeks, in removing some earth near the
Wiley house at the White Mountains the remains Of one
iihe Chioen were ound' who was buried in the fatal
avalanche which swept away the Wiley family abou,
" years sgo.--PerismouM JourneL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29
VERMONT PHOENIX.
BrattIeborO, Thursday, Oct. 20, ls4s.
Supreme Court.

uT II will be by reference to tho Legislative pro-
cecdpgs that the judiciary bill has passed both Houses
with almost entire uninmiiy, and Friday last The six
Judges Of the Supreme Court elected in the following
order
srrrmrs RoYcr, Chief Justice.
Isaac r. Reafed, First Assistant Judge.
Milo L. BenHef, Second do.
Daniel Kellogg, Third
Hiiand Hall. Fourth
Charles Daris, Fi1h
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29

~ Prmoai and Massachusetts Raiiroad.-The main
track of the division of this road has been heated
from CIRCUITS in Montague, ria NOrlh6ed to BratteboO
say the papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29

W bill has passed the House Of Representatives an.
nexing part Of Dummersion (abou, a. acres Putney
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29

PrSAsAsr.-Tbe Montpelier Waterman says, "Ths psry
latest Fashion in this region to be 10 have
storms every nghl-and remarkably bonl"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-29

This shows the wing gain to he, 500
The whg has been increased the third party vote
has beon increased 6s and the loco has been decreased
ST.
OF the 1872 scattering for Treasurer reported in the Of
fetal canvass most of them intended for Col Jewe bot
counted against him his correctly printed
We believe most OF these in Addison County
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10
From the Richmond Enquirer j..
THE SMITH DINNER.

The Wafrenton Flag contains spirited sketch
OF dinner given TO Gov. Smith on the 29th ult,
without distinction of party. We have room but
for brief outlines Of the most important Items.
The Committee of Arrangements consisted of
Messrs. John A. Skinker, j. G. Beckham, J. T..
Bronaugh, W. I'll. Jennings. II. A. Weaver, j.
L. James, Rice w. Payne, and w e. Gaskins
and The Committee of Invitation, of Messrs w.
+. Phillips, and Richard Payne, Gen. Wallace,
Thomas L.. Moore, Esq, and Samuel Chiffon,
Esq, the two latter formerly Representatives
In Congress from the District, were invited
guests.
The dinner took place at Messrs Bronauph g.
Fants " Warrenton House" and was we'll ''got-
ten up" After the various courses had been
served, lnman Homer, Esq, was called to the
Chair as President, and DR.. Il. T. Wihers as
Vice President. Mr.. Homer, on taking the
Chair, delivered an appropriate address, and con-
Guided by Offering the following sentiment.
WILLIAM SMITH-His zeal, his energy and
mis- ability, have won the highest honor Of Vir-
gInla his private virtues have obtained for him
this public testimony of our esteem.
10 this sentiment Gov. Smith responded in
speech OF about half an hours dura ton, "repele
with patriotism and elOquence''
Gen. Wallace and Samuel Chiffon, upon being
toasted, addressed the company.
we hope that every Virgnan will cordially
| respond TO the sentiments of Gov Smith and the
admirable toast Of Mr.. French, as explained in
tho following extract:
Mr.. James French, being called upon, said he
mad listened with much pleasure to tie excellent
speech just delivered by Gov. Smith and particu-
'arIy TO that part where he alluded TO Virginia,
ana asked, is there man who never TO himself
hath said, this is my own, my native land II
reminded him of the threat he had heard that if
tie people of the West did not obtain by a Con-
Ventlon all they desired, they would seek TO d.
vide the State. Mr.. f. said this was not the
time to argue that question, and he hoped it would
never be necessary To do 80 ; but, by way Of shwts
ing his feelings the subject, he would offer the
following sentiment:
FIReINIA-Our good mother we hope none Of
her children are willing to see the venerable old
lady cIsmembered, or cut into two paris along the
back bone. No glory in that
We suhjOin few Of the most important foasts,
fcgretting that we have not space for the numer-
Gus highly complimentary sentiments in honor Of
the Governor
BY Martin P. Brooke re organization Of
orr State Constitution as often as The safety and
happiness Of the people shall demand.
BY VIM. w. Wallace. State Convention
to revise the Constitution. Away with the ar
prehensons which cast a sanclimonious reverence
around errors.
BY Gen. Wallace. Public Officers They are
trustees for the benefit Of the State In matters
Of law let them adhere to its letter IN questions
Of policy be Just, moderate and firm.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10
Epigranl
UNCHASTENED AMBITION.

The Washington Union, the other day in
noticing the debate on the Oregon Question, makes
the following illusions TO an exacerbating inter
tude, introduced by Mr.. Preston King, of New
York, and retorted by Mr. r. Barnwell Rbett.
of South Carolina. We accord fully with the
Union in the opinion. 90 that there is no man
living of so much consequence that the republican
party should be split lin twain for his advance
men,," IF the republican party carry ont in all
sincerity the principles by which il Processes 10
be governed but it is not worth while to main
tain lis supremacy, IF the people are not to be
benefited by its administration being in the as
cendant. Let the party now in power do ITS
duty to the constitution and the people, and the
people will take care Of the unity~of the pariv
regardless of the ambitions aspirations of dema-
gogues In the north, south or west. We know
there are such, in more than one of those quar-
ters, and does The editor of the Union. nat .
withstanding his disclaimer, but we fear neither
them nor the whigs-the danger is in unfairbful
servants. Watch them, Mr.. Richie. and ex.
pose them at once.
We shall not now touch upon the main oues
ton In the arguments, pro and con i; but we can
not pass over sumo rum0rs brought up by Mr..
Rhetl, in relation to the presidency. Mr., Pres
ton King, of New York, struck the first ball IN
Saturday 1t was impossible not TO foresee the
rebound which it might produce Mr.. Kino
alluded To some rnmors which had been circulat.
ed by the London Times in relation to Mr.. Cal
homn. Mr. Rhett, on his part, referred to other
rumors which he had heard, concerning coali.
ton with the West, for the purpose of operating
on tie succession. He cited no names We arc
satisfied that we express here The decided wish
of the great body OF the republican party, that
these illusions to mere rumors, and these specula
tons upon the succession, should cease alIopelber
The wings are chuckling at the prospect Of opr
divisions 90 1t is fun for them, even if it do no,
prove death to US" Who is benefited bv these
bickeTngs2 The republican party? BY no means
Does it promote the aspirations of any individual
Far from it, The very suggestion of these ru.
m)rs is calculated to produce any other feeling
Than The spirit of harmony and of union. II is
most probable that they are the mere shadows of
imagination. ButIfthere be the slightest fpnnda
ton for them. they would operate against the in
terests of any man whose friends are weaving
these worse than idle dreams ofambition There
is no man living Of so much consequence that the
republican party should be split 10 twain for his
advancement. Whom, then, do these secret RI.
mors, and these public examinations and recrimina.
ions, prolific The wings alone This dancer
alone ought to be sufficient 10 recall all our friends
TO due sense Of iorbearance and moderation"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10
OUR FLAG!
TO OUR WING TRADERS, SC.

Gentlemen, you are engaged in business to
make known that business to as large circle of
customers as possible, is. or ought TO be, princ-
pal object with you. While we return our thanks
to many of you for the very liberal patronage you
have bestowed upon us, we would call the atten
ton OF all to the advantage which columns
present for making it known tr hundreds that
would not otherwise he acquainted with it. Our
subscription is gradually increasing and by adver-
Using in our columns you would find an increase
OF custom, which would far exceed the expense
thus incurred. 1t is not question of politics
but question of business, and prosperity, and
trade Your object is 10 sell, and to sell to as large
number as possible. Your best way to get Gus
toners, is to make known your business abroad.
We will endeayor 10 do you justice in return for
your favors.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10

high places-our young men are tempted, invited
to scenes aud games, where the only reward for
their time and money is drink
The dreadful examples that are to be me, with in
our streets are no stay to the wild and fearful
course they are runnng-and does the Society
snatch any miserable drnnkard from poverty, ruin
and disgrace, these poor creatures. are beset on
every hand with temptations TO drink again, where
before they would have been kicked out of the
tavern as nuisance. Is it not the duty. then, of
the Churches 10 strengthen the hands Of this band
of phllanihropsts, and give them every means to
prosecute the good work e? We know the an
swer OF the members, and we feel satisfied, as we
have said before, that they will, on proper app-
cation, give the Teetotallers every encouragement
and means TO prosecute ker labors effec,ually.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10
4" HIS PRICE y

The United States Journal of the &" glorious
eighth of January" says: No discerning man
can reside in this political SOdom, Washington,
withont being perfectly convinced that ecery poll,
hc'on has his price That if all not bought,
1t is because they are not worth purchasing" If
this is true, and we do not dispute it, then the
fact proves that there are some Gerry ,oorthless
politicians there, for we know some who have
been loud and longly cried in the market, thar
have got not even bid for themselves.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10
STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS,

correspondent Of the New York Tribune
says the Grand jury have been investigating the
state of affairs at Nauvoo Twelve indictments
nave heen found, (moslly against the heads Of the
Mormon church, for counterfeiling The Coin of
he United States. Among the number indct-
cd are Brigham Young, President Of "TYE
Twelve" and O.son Pratt, a prominen, ,e,do,
III appears that cOunterfeiting has been the
principal part pit The business there for some years,
ana mat II has been carried on by the heads of
me Church. The amount counterfeited has been
immense, and the execution has been SO nice. as
IN many cases TO prevent its being detected The
Prophet, Joe Smith, used to work at the business
with his own hands.
Other disclosures were made in relation 10
robberies and murders which have never before
heen made public, but will be in due time.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10
ENGLAND

In reading DR.. Durbin's Observations in Europe j..
which by-the-by is very nstructing and reliable
work, and one that should be read by every body,
as ii brea'hes throughout pure spirit Of democra
cy, that cannot fail to have healthful influence
upon every mind, and which we shall quote. from
hereafter, we were struck with the following Let
ter from distinguished Englishman. Mr. Hob-
house, which is introduced by DR.. Durbip. to il.
lnstrae his remarks on tie battle of Waterloo-
We commend it to the careful perusal of The
friends OF England in this country, who are so
fond Of defending her honor, and holding her nm
as pattern and example for all other nations T.,
follow. The extract will, we have no doub, 10
perused with pleasure by some and profit bv 9TH.
ers -
" The moral character Of England bv bs,,oo
slant opposition TO the aggrcssons of Napoleo,
and the circumstances Of her efforts beinr tnrnoJ
solely 10 that object, has been placed vsry bi,S
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

We are most deeply indebted to our talented and
distinguished friend, " Jack EyLlock" for the
able and full letters, with which he favors US from
Washington. The three that appear in today.
paper, will be found 10 contain all the Information
worthy of notice that has transpred in Washing
ton. They are the voluntary contribution of >
gentleman of leisure, and therefore, SO much more
to be appreciated, as the opinions of one who is
" unbought by power, and unbribed by gain. -
His name, if we were permitted To give it, would
gain for these letters universal publication
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10
A BRIEF REPORT

committee on the state Of religion in one Of
the New England Associations. devalng from
he usually pro!ix style of documents on that sinh
ject, presented the following:
That the state Of religion in the churches
composing this Association is Iament,bIv Io,
needs no argument 10 prove; but to prescribe ro'
medy is task more difficult, yet your commit.
Tee make an attempt: Therefore.
" Re'o'ced, That the shepherds Of the several
Hooks repent OF their lukewarmness, humble them.
selves at the foot Of the cross, seek forgiveness Of
Uou' ana return wholly to his service.
herds" "'''' S"eP
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10
THE WONDERS OF CHEMISTRY

Inc New York Morning News informs us that
NeaPoIiIan chemist has discovered healing
agent ct such marvellous powers as to be capable
ii closing up wounds in drteries-even the arn-
est OF them. Two sheep were taken, and the
carotid artery in each severed one of them was
treated IN the regular way, and the other with
the BocchIerl wafer. The first one died. but
the other was running about and eating grass
within twenty minutes after the operation. 9th
er extraordinary cures, among them thai of s,i,
ting Of blood are mentioned as amonr tie vi,,no,
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-10

IN the estimation Of all Europe, and Up to the
peace ut Paris had given presGmptive superur-
~ To every individual of our country and had
even made our dplomatists originally respect
able. She had stood the storm, wrapped in her
virtues and warm surtout; but when the sun
OF success caused development of her policy,
The admirers nf our honest, generous, free dspo-
Sl'lon, saw that II there real republic in
the world, she was 10 be at war with England
that when Norway wished to be independent
she was Ia be starved into obedience by Enc land;
If the Genocse had INDUCED any absurd notions
of being again free, they were 10 be delivered
over III the King of Sardinia by the troops of
England; 1t the Belgians showed any aversion
10 their Dutch chains, they were TO be rivetted
by the hands of England, if The Poles wanted
advocates, they found their slavery perpetuaed
by the pre- engagements of England if Saxony
submitted with reluctance, her masters and Jail
ers wore the clothes and carried the bayonets of
England; II the lnquisition was TO be re-estab-
lished IN Spain and monkery al Rome it was
said to be under The auspices of England. See
ing, l sny, all these things, and finding that,
when all the interests, and rights, aud feelings
of humanity were sported with and sacrificed.
there was no opposition from ENGLAND, hut that.
on the contrary, The wishes of the principal pow
ers OF Europe, that ia to say, the cupidity of
certain royal and imperial houses, was made and
avowed Ia be the rule of her conduct, her adj.
mirers began tn be strangely surprised, To lose
much of their respect for her former conduct and
nearly all their confidence in her future promises.
No one could he asonished that Russia, Prussia.
or Austria should have such wishes but tina
they should be hacked by England-lhat the i'm
piled absolute subsection of so many pcope-that
the Prescrlptlve right of an assembly of crowned
heads, or their representatives. 10 consult noihinu
nut me "ishes u The principal potcers in the
continuation or the change Of the masters of the
whole European population, should be counter
signed by four Englshmcn, Cat the Congress of
Vienna,) was legitimate ohjec, Of wonder and
horror 10 such as looked for the security of ma
'ional freedom in that influence which the ulorv
Ut England might give her power To command
md her gener"ns policy and inclination to EN-,
ploy .'-Hobhouse's Letters from France.