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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09

O. We have received from Leonard Scott g.
Co the London Quarterly for September, and
the Edinburgh for October; and from Greeley
q McElrath number two of Ewbank's Hydraul-
ics-a valuable and interesting work. handsome
y printed and fully illustrated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09
THE STATES,

LoUtsiANA.-Th Wings have two majority
in joint ballot of the Legislature SO the cleo
ton of Wing u. S. Senator is probable.
TENNEssEE.-We are glad to record the e.
lection of the Hon. JOHN BELL to the u S. Sen.
ate. He makes the fourth member of Gen. Har-
rison's Cabinet in the Senate.
FLoRIDA.-Evely officer elected by the Leg
islature is Wing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09

The PROPELLER PHENIX.-An authentic &C.
count has at length reached us, of the destruction
of this vessel on Lake Michigan. The account
confirms the report OF dreadful loss of human
life in coDnexon with the disaster. Ttoo hundred
and forty human beings, mostly emigrants to the
West, recently arrived from Holland, were either
burned or drowned The disaster occurred on
Sunday, the 2lst inst, when the Phenx was
within Is miles of Sheboygan and not more than
q miles from the Wisconsin shore of Lake Michi-
gan. The vessel was discovered to be ON fire,
first in the Hold, and afterwards on the forward
front Of the boer-deek, the fire having been COM
munlcated no doubt from the boilers. IL becom.
ing manifest that the fire could not be eXtInguish-
ed, great confusion prevailed on board The
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser Gays:
"A rush was made for the small boat, which
would have rendered it entirely useless, but Mr..
David Blish of Southport, drove the crowd a.
way, and having taken Capt Sweet, the COM
mander of the propeller, from his berth, where
he lay sick, and directed as many to follow as
the boat could safely carry, the boat left for the
shore, Mr. bllsh Voluntarily remaining behind.
The propeller Il4fT~are move ia sight about
the time that the small boat left, but was unable
TO arrive IN time 10 save those on board from de-
struction. Before the Delaware reached the
spot, the burning vessel had sunk, and all on
board were either bPned or drowned, with the
exceptions Of two, who were picked up. Mr..
Bllsh persisted among the rest, 1t appears prob
allie that 240 lives were lost. One hundred ana
fifty of the passengers had recently arrived from
Holland. This Is greater destruction of life
than has ever occurred at one time upon. these
Lakes.
There was on board large amount of rner-
chandze, including 40 or so hogsheads of su.
gar, and great quantity Of dry goods, &scs II
is estimated that the loss Is not less than $780,
600 or 100000"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09

SLAvERY.-The Vermont Chronicle SAYS the
Lexington (Virgnia) Gazette has come out in
support OF Dr. Ruffner's views for the abolition
OF Slavery. DR.. R. is a virginian, but we sus-
Pect the Lexington (KentuchyJ Gazette is the
paper intended. BY the way, il is said there are
only $1,000 shareholders in Kentucky out of
population of 275,o00 whites over 81 years of
are.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09

O. The Capitol at Washington was lighted for
the first time last week by the improved solar gas,
lately invented by Mr.. Cruchett. imagination u
says the Union, " could scarcely conceive scene
more brilliant, and we cannot command language
adequate to It's proper description. The Senate
Chamber and The Representatives Hall are both
light equal to 500 spermaceli candles; while
the huge lantern towering fifty feet above the Ro-
lunda surpasses them all IN brilliancy. II is es.
timated that the light from this lantern will be
visible Tor over fifty miles"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09

o. The statement oiaLhe N. Y. Courier and
Enquirer copied into oaf7sst) as to conversions
to Romanism in st. Adams is very incorect.-
The late Rector of Union Church, and three or
four ladies of different families, have Joined the
Romish Church-that is all.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09

CIERGY.-Rev. DR.. Ingersoll, late of Burling-
ton, was installed as pastor of the Unitarian
Church, in East Cambridge Mass. on Sunday
last
Rev. r. c. Hand, formerly of Danyille, is now
located at Bennington
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09

GALE ON THE UPPER LAKES. There has been
a gale on the Upper Lakes. -Four vessels, hav-
ing on board 10000 bushels of wheat, were driv-
en- ashore and lost. The schooner Lawrence,
loaded with 1900 bushels Of wheat, was sunk
in the Detroit River.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09

The seat of government Of the State Of Ala
bama has changed, by the act of the Legislature
from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09

The committee appointed for that purpose re-
ported series Of resolutions OF a purely demo-
cratic character, lauding the Sub treasury and
Tariff of 1916, justiiyng the Mexican war and
the manner Of prosecution, and denouncing the
Wings as lederasts and traitors to the end of
those, carefully worded resolution embodyinp-
ing the principle Of the Wilmot provso was at
tached, but not without determined opposltion.--
One of the committee Informed me that this res
oluton never would have been reported but for
the declaration Of some of its members that, if
tho committee did not report 1t, u much stronger
resolution in favor OF freedom would be brought
before the convention by individuals. The dis
cnsslOn was anything but harmonious. A M.
Brown, of ST. Adams, led off in the debate, and
the poor Wings "sullered some" | assure YOU
He said he would not Islander the Tories of the
Revolution and the Federalists cf the last war
by comparing them with the Wings of the pres
enl day, and much more in the same strain. 1t
was his firm conviction, and he didn't hesitate to
express it, that this was destined to be great
country. He was decidedly in favor of "exten-
ding the area OF freedom" and predicted that
we should soon become possessed of the whole
North American ContlneLt; and held TO the doc
trine that Il one nation possessed land thai, they
didn't need, and another nation did need II, they
had perfect right TO take 1t, even by force if
necessary only he would have them offer to pay
for it. His notions on other subjects were equal
ly novel and enlarged; but the burden OF his
song was, " this is destined to be great coun-
try" As to the Wimot Proyiso resolution, he
was opposed TO its passage. When this ques-
ton was first agltated he had proclaimed boldly
TO his friends that he should support il, for his
heart said il was right and JUST but he had cool
ed oil somewhat since then, AID his head now
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09
From the Brattleboro' Eagle, Oct. 90.
MnNTpFIIEp Oct

The Democratic State Convention, pursuant
to a call previously issued, assumbled in the Free
Church, on Tuesday, for the purpose Of choosing
two delegates at large to attend the Baltimore
Convention. The number present did not exceed
one hundred and twenty-five, large majority Of
whom are members of the fLegialature. Hon.
Paul Dillingham; jr. presided
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Mesrs Clay and


-. a.os...d statesman Mesrs Clay and
wight have differed widely on many qusshon''
but on the War. its causes and its proper objects
we believe there existed the most perfect coinc''
dence between them.
That many who condemned Mr. Gays speech
on the strength Of the imperfect and uniavo'Ao''
Telegraphic summary Of its positions Will continue
to denounce it, is probable; we shall rejoice ma
they do if more People thereby induced 10 resu
il To our mind il il just impossible 'na. TINS
s,eech should be generally read snd the =" az oe
prosecuted for any such object {" pecuniary inoen'
nity or Territorial acquisition That the shattered
Mexicsus will gladly make peace with u.s. ceding
all we can nationally desire OF California as an on
So. for the instruments Of Indemnity due u.s. and
giving Texas boundary quite liberal enough for
her own good or ours, we have ample reason to
believe. All that is needed is reasonable abs.e-
ment Of demands on this side and Peace will speed.
ily be secured. Who can longer urge that Congress
should 20 recklessly on, borrowing Millions ard
raising Regiments for the prosecution Of the War,
when Peace might be had on such termsl What
may be the effect on Presidential prospects, it is
not ours TO decide and we stop not now to inquire
The People will doubtless speak on that head in
due season but 20 have contributed powerfully 70
arouse our countrymen 20 sense Of the penis and
ischiefs OF the course our rulers now pursuing
and 20 have thus fastened the return Of Peace. is
to have done that which will shed additional and
unfading lustre even on the name Of HESRY CLAY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-24
SRw-yORK STATE ELECTION.
RI Tele graph TO The Tribune.
ALBANY, Tuesday eve. Nov. 2J'

ALBANY, Tuesday eve. NOV. 70 81
The Official Aggregates Of Votes for the leading
ST.. oscar. in all the Counties Of our State are
rs follows &C.,.
Hamilton Fish .i70,072 Nathan Dayton. 4'S'o<'
Fishs fWhig) majority 3o,fA9.
PR C0nr0lsSr;
M Fillmore .l74.756 o. Hungerford- -l3e.o27
Fillrnores (Whg) majority IS, 72o.
For Secretary Of State
chy;s'r Morgan. l69,470 rEdwd Sanford l4i, lo5
Morgsn's (Whie) majority rs 1877.
For drorney Gentral
"A T. Jordan 74763 L. ;. Cbatfeld l5s Al
Jordans WING majority 35,8sS.
On the ADti-Rent ticket
frb. sbov. may not be correct though think It is
We have added to the aggregates received from Albany
those Of this City, which had not reached the OaP'
when the reforms from the residue Of the State sere trans
i,tsd at our request We shall have the foil ret0rns 10
dsyl
Messrs. Fillmore. Morgan Jordan and FISH run
very close together out Of the Anti Rent district
Bungerford drops behind bis ticket almost every
where enlargiDg Mr.. Filmore's majority. II we
have made no mistake, Messrs Fillmore and Jof-
dan (who are on the same tickets throughout run
within sereu votes Of each other, which is remark
ABLY even. Neither Of the leading candidates tor
Lieut.. Governor being on any other than the regu
lar Wbig and Loco Foco tickets, the majority Of
Fish over Dayton will be regarded "a the faires'
test Of the party preferences, respectively OF those
who voted at the late Election.
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New-York Legislature. .sFreilL Session.
sEYATE..ALsASY. Nov. .

SENATE. .ALBASY. Nov. 2S-l 7. NJ.
Mr.. HAED reported sgainst the petitions for the
appointment Of Commissioners 70 change the route
Of toe Ogdensbursh Railway.
Mr. WILLIAMS also reported against tie peu'
tons Mr.. BEEENAS reported in favor OF the Pe''-
tons A long debate followed when the shoie
subject was sent to the Committee Of the Whoie-
There is no disposition manifested by majority o.
the Senate to interfere with the route
The resolution to adjourn on 18th December Vas
concurred in unanimously
A resolution to investigate the Condition ana
MANAGEMENT Of Sing-sing Prison, was agreed to
ASSEMBLY.
The bill to amend the Charter Of the Mutual In
surance Company hiss been ordered 70 third read
ing Also the bill aPpropristing money to Sing
Sing Prison.
a favorable report hss been made on the bill
fixing the salary Of certain officers Of Ne~-fo rs.
Referred to Committee Of the Whole, for an esrly
day.
The bill passed to improve Owaca Outlet also.
the bill to change the location Of clerks oHics IN
Oneida County. Nothing farther Of interest in the
House
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-24
TIE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH

WHAT mean the miles OF cleaning wire
Stretched out atar DER hill and plain
As II to string some massive Tyre
To ring out Earth's redeeming strain
1t is q lyre whose every string
Shall vibrate 10 the praise OF Man
Such tribute TO his genius bring
rs peer was paid since Time began.
1t is the masterpiece Of Earth
The climax of all human might
When Man, forgeif1l of his birth.
lnfringes on JEHoyAHs right
IL is the path where lightnings Hy,
Obedient 70 Mans lordy viii,
Who forced them from their 6ative shy,
And chained them down on every bill
Once they were messengers Of GoD,
And flashed through Heavens remotest span
But now they We left their high abode,
To herald out the ways Of Man.
No more we II trust the carrier dove.
Or iron steed. or tagging gale,
But call the lightnings from above,
To spread the news and tell the tale.
They far outspeed the rolling Earth.
And put the car Of Time aback-
Before the Future has its birth
T is past upon the spirit track.
That track-the great highway Of Thought.
Where distant nations converse hold
Ere word is said or deed is wrought,
lis whispered round md round the world
From East to West-from pole to pole
Wherever Man has pressed the sod
The every thought OF every soul,
Is omnipresent like as GoD.
IL binds the nations all ia one,
And thrills ts pulse throughout the union,
Til every kingdom, tribe and tongue.
Shall live and act in full communion
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PROCLAMATION.

MAYORS OFficf, NOV - =.
,.,fornity with the recommendation from Ds
-, ~ this STATE, earnestly rrss upon the
- mi, City the Observance Of THURSDAY ihs ,isos
~, Of Thanksgiving 10 Almighty God 'I 'As 80
- s.msriss mereiss which have been 'as ..s e.
:, svriss the past year Oar City hs' -
re ~, .us eomnss,ty prosperity has attended u.s.
,.,y nee: and proper that day should b spec
ana .,.,t On which Ctristisos Of all denomination
's ,,,. With one heart IN rendering praises to toe
sss. - o. our being ana the boun,ifs be'towsr Of
II, ~. rood thisss we enjoy
's.,.sor.. recommend that that day ell public OH
s.,,s h. eo.ed-that all classes should repair ff'n
y.l secular svocaiiens and with one accord unite
4. ,hs,r sserisss OF dsvoDt thsnksgiviDgs
" VIM v BRADY, Mayor
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-24

RoBBERY.-A rather yerdant young gentleman
wandered into = den 10 Howard some time on satur
day evening from which he was ured swsy 10 the head
Of Hudson-st the new level, where be thrown
down and robbed Of bis watch and spectacles (which
ne hear were Of god) and $50 IN bank notes. The
robbers fed but by the cid Of the watch and others
traced back 10 Howsrdst and then ost sight Of
Albany Express.
FIRE OF TIE RAILROAD.-The Rochester Demo
Graf says the Containing soois belonging Wells
Cos Express took nrs about two miles below Auburn
one morning las, week The dsmsse to the property,
which consisted Of dry goods and ready made clothing
belonging 20 merchants In Rochester and Buffalo 10 es-
tmsted at siC0
II The notorious and reckless bandit Tom
Starr has =, last been enspped He arrested last
week BY our faithful aud energetic Deputy Marshal Mr.
John Lsity and Is IN the County Jail for the muir.
der OF harmless negro Jacob in Lees Greek Town
ship, some time sst Fall. Arkansas Intel. 9Th.
II Five or six soldiers deserted from Jefer-
son Barracks taking with them 81 700 belonging the
Government. They have not been heard Of Ark. Intel.
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Crsctrr CouRr-Nos. 49, 90 ~. a., 81 to 62.
COMMON PLEAs.-Psrt Nos. l<9, l3l, 1879. 3Sl, 1911
1888 1856 ISL l6l l63-Part lI-Nos 49, So "a, &c, %,
"a, 96, 100, lo2, 81.
CIRCUIT CoURr-Before Judge Eimonds - William
Lyons vs. Wlian TopHssnd-Action for alleged libe !
by the msller Of piobost against Of the propre
tors OF the Nso York Express Tho pilobost TO which
plaintiff belongs received from the captain OF the ship
Liberty on 18th Jan 1896 three packages OF Engh pa
pers and the letter bag promising 10 deliver OF the
packages the Herald place the other two packages 10
the Post Office and send the letter bag TO the Office res
dence of the agent The plotbos arrived up Sunday
about I o'clock the news being very important the
package 10 the Hsrdld delivered, but the other
packages were not till next morning when they
were found 90 table Ia the Poet Office, end appeared
to have been surreputlously placed there the letter
bag not delivered ill next day The Erpress allu
ded 10 the transaction said the preference shown
because the paper whom the package was delivered
advocated the NewYOrk pilot monopoly and the others
opposed H. aud that the pilot better than thief
&c Mr. Brooks OF the EEpr,ss appeared In person for
the defence The Court charged that the Jury must
weigh from the evidence whether the publication was
justified If plaintiff II the Jury should consider hs
the alluded 10, had not acted Ia manner, BY
breaking bis promise 10 the injury Of the Express and
other pspers justify the remarks Ia VISA stated by
AID McElrsth one OF the proprietors Of The Tribune
that the exclusive possession Of Intelligence such that
worth from 500 TO $500 Verdict this forenoon
For pt. Mr.. P. Hamilton for defdt, Mr.. + o Dorr and
Mr. BrODks
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-24

IL t.s Editor Of T.s Tibans
GENTS 10 your pspsr OF the Esd INST you published
eter from Rev Ckss 5. Stewart, addressed 70 Msssu
Car-y Hart from which IL nj Git be inferred ths he
kuowedsss having letter addressed BY Mr. Head.
lev 10 U.s. IN which he states he had thoushi q
writing such work" as Washington and his Gsnsrss-
In our communication Of the 18Th inst We say uneusi.
Sedly that never received letter from Mr. Hesdlsy
containing such statement anything tbst elect
We be admitted 70 have better knowledge than
any one else Of letters addressed 70 And sssin
.ert peremptorily that received such latter
from Mr. Hesaley We are also authorized BY Mr. Stew.
art whom have personally since ths Publication
Of his letter to say hat BY the expression fer a.
am personally referred TO In the matter his Mr. rsyors
exposition Of the correct" he did not mean % say
that he had any recollection OF having letter from
Mr. Hesdey containing that statement or even Of tho e.
Of such letter, but only that far lie was
persoualy referred 70 10 Mr. Tayors statement " his
connection with Washington and his STAT u correct
Il VIII b. remembered that In communication cfths
18th inst repeated request that Messrs Carey
Hart should publish NJ. Headiey letter eoFe''
tial fair understanding Of III. matter controversy
and sufficient 10 expose their misrepresentation They
endesvor by every direct public attention from
this request We again. however. assert that their
refusal either PRINT themselves let print Mr. Head
ley. letter which lies At the bottom of the whole dsrk
sgn against them. Yours respectfully,
BAKER SCRfBNER
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Things in Philadelphia.
Correspondence of The Tribune.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. %, lsi7
Cotton continues 10 decline sales were made OF
go bales Mississippi at lat and small lots At lie
a cts Bresdsiufs will sustain the advance caused
by the frat reception Of the foreign news quotations
f.r bas, brands Flour will not exceed s. Is 600 bbs
mixed brands brought 81, AMI 200 bbls tsken ct
50 l2i few small lots taken by retailers At
s. 25. Cornmesl. 500 bss st So. Rye Flour brings
s. l2:. Wheat good reds. 10 Corn old. y cts
now, So cis. Whisky, N bbls. ~ cts. Clover Seed
small ssles =, 81 @5sSf so
Tue Stock make; IL heavy
First Board-sl00 City Gas e.. 60 1921 $50 Read
cash. 81; 300 do. s., NV. 3l; 300 do 5as 3l4 :
600 Peuns So "a us Lehish Csnsl Scrip s7i 1000
Treas Notes. Friday 100; 5000 Wilmington &C. "a ;
1000 Lehieh 6s, 6Ji 5000 Govt &C. 81, 1921
Ste0ad B0Grd-65o0 Treas Notes, cash 100 1900
Lehigh O., g. 50 Morri. Canal lit 2 Mech s. Manuf
Bk, Pittsburgh az. 1000 Lehigh g. So
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8 The chief end Of man
lsto keep what he's got
And ~ oet What he can "

And we might az well attempt 70 dam up tbs waters
fire Nile with buruihes az 10 stay this rolling tide Of
copques, until II breaks upon tee mmuisbie shore Of
destiny"
Now it may be that the People of these United
States are the rapacious, unprincPed, rascay crew
that the Mirror represents them, but we cant give
il no without trial. Give Us a candidate who acts
30 as TO deepen respect for him a man though it
may seem TO mar his character as politician
With such man at the head, party may posi-
bly, be beaten but it cant be disgraced nor Tyler
ized
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-24

MURDER IN WEST FARNs-Efects Of Ram
A horrid murder. took plsce on sunday evening Last
shout O'Clock In the hitherto peaceful village of West
Farms Westchesier County. Thomas Brady, 40 Irish
who hss kept srog shop IN that place while In
Of inoxlcstion took PIN; of liquor and poured
IL down the shros Of stephen Curtis, OF his Gus
TONERS, white the latter nearly desd-drunk and
lying the door ~ the ssme time saying tha, would
TX hun something like L. After Curtis dead
Brady put bis foot BIN TO whether life remained
he was arrested and brought before Andrew Findsy
EGG Who committed him On the facts brought In evL
dence.
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AUTUMN LEAVES T:
a soSo. rSscRuxp TO xas N. L. surv


THY bloom no more, the Summer hovers
Those children OF the sun
But scattered lie, like hopes that die
When life is ust begun:
And dry and dead. the Autumn leaves
Around my path are strown.
Like shadows cast upon my heart
When pleasant dreams have flown
How like my life yon szure sky.
Where stormy clouds are driven
Like dark and gloomy fears, that hide
The golden light o. heaven;
The balmy winds thst famed my cheek
And dimpled on the river.
Like smiles Of those we love and lose,
Are flown away forever.
. not forever though the chill
OF Wister hovers near me-
For Spring will make new leaves ard flower,
Ard golden light TO cheer me
The Autumn leaves are given 10 tesch
Like clouds by tempests driven
That Spring is Winters conqueror.
Aud Earth mus. yield TO Heaven
{. ID. STUART