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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08
VERMONT PHOENIX.
BrattIebOro, Thursday, July s, Is47.
CHANCE ban OUR PAPER.

Amer the present number o. w. PLArr, ESQ. will he
cated The subscriber the Editor and part proprietor
this paper.
In connenion with this change is contemplated make
improvements the appearance, and variety matter Of
the Pheenrr which will be more FULLY detailed
number
These efforts render paper useful and Interesting
emnenty due the favor and patronage Of its fdeads,o
whom present prosperity o~ngand whose increasing ap
probation and encouragement will be the constant oneavor
Of its future propsietors to merit and secure
wM. 8. RYTHER.
July 7, 1877.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Pass 1T RouND.-Evey "merciful man." who
works horse during the hot months, promote lis
comfort by using The following ample shield against
the teasing Of flies -
Take two or three handiuls Of walnut leaves on
which pour two or three quarts Of cold waer let il
iniuse night, and pour the whole next morning in.
TO kettle, and boil for quarter Of hour; when il
Is cold il is fl for Moisen q sponge with il, and
before The horse goes OF the STABLE let those parts
which ars the most irritable be smeared with the
liquor. Try l..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

4 Coed Joks-A correspondent Of the Trenton Gazette
states that the Hrval of the President PhldelPha
the supes Of Arch Street Theatre not wishing be out
done by their neighbours threw 10 the breeze Of the "a
nous flags used in 1884, with the following inscription 10
the taes kind Of letters, "Polk, Doas Skunk, sHd Tie
Iarif Of ~ " whereupon shout that would have
done honor 10 the uniehed Of that eventul year So
matters stood for about hour when Of the older
boys suggested improvement, by eating II hs Iarg
thus exposing, Of the history Of Mr. Folks
inlgues for Office and OF his Administration, than eihsi
the Young OF old boys lntended-.N. Y. Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Ma. AND Mas. JuDsos.-A letter from i ~ Ssn'
son. says the journal of Commerce, dated hspgO;; w
March ., 1871, states that the house in Maule--,
in which Ills effects were leit had been set 90 IN. ~
burned to nshes. His clothes and his wlies - Wv.
American presents, and every artee OF Nslur in N
consumed. He is allowed 10 remain in haHeo1a a, -
the character Of minister Of foreign Teie 'nn ". =
strictly prohibited from making pruselyles' ine s
cession Of the late Kings son has produced no sH's
for the better
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Nrw HAMpsuIRE ExE0UrIyR APPoiSrsgSrs, June, 1917.
Titus Brown, Francesown-- Railroad Commissioner.
Cheshire County George W. Hammond, Gilsumj Leon.
ard Biscoe Keene Luther Chapman Troy Simeon Cobb,
WestmoTeland; Horace Chaplin, WuchesierJAsiiees n
the Peace and Quorum.
Asa Fisk, Dublin William Kingsbury, Gilsum; William
Halle Insdae Edward Spauldng Jaifrry Aaron Apple
tom Benaiah Cooke Elijah Parker, keene Anasa Mack,
NARROW Denjamn Carpenter, Jonathan Robinson, Junr
Surry Nathaniel Tucker Wapoe Austin Parker, Amasa
Chafe, Westmore and-JHsticss If The Peace.
Reuben Marsh, Chesterfield; John Severance Mnehes-
ter C0T0Hers,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Mr. Polk in Ns1 york-When the President arrived at
the Ferry, his way 10 BROOKLYN he detained few
minutes waiting Tor the boat This gave the neighboring
stall keepers and iruitcfers grand opportunity display
their patriotism and courtesy by shower OF presents One
gave him splendid pineapple, which he received with
low bow and carefully deposited it the bottom Of the
carriage Another handed him glass Of beer which
Mr. Polk gave tp OF his attendants The last present
paper Of tobacco, and what became Of that
lan.--JoHraai If Commerce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Incident BosioAWhen the carriage in which the Pre-
sidrn placed passed the lower end Of the Old State
House, stout old gentleman, evidently uneasy at the
pleniiu lack Of Enthusiasm which prevailed took of his
hat and cried with loud voice. Three cheers General
Jackson and all his riends This unexpected DRAFT upon
the patriotism Of the crowd duly honored by loud
laugh Even the President could resist smiling the
singulsrily OF the appeal Boston iiias.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

LIcEssLs rs NEw IiHSPsHiEEAhR arraAgne the se1ed
Of Licenses in State a. e. SLOWING MAORI
~ Of all the fesmen say whether liquor
shall be legaIed passed the New Hampshire House Of Rep
reseniayes i39 i27 bot indefinitely postponed by the
Senate ,o The Keene PhlaH,hroPist reads Dr. Boyden
Senator from District No. g. quite lecture for his
this lie voted kl The bill contrary the wishes
and petitions of the Of his constituents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Or Mono Of The Boston New York daily papers which
receive issued Tuesday morning consequence Of the
celebration Consequently deprived OF ous usual reports
Of the grain aud cattle markets.
We letter from Troy merchant in this village, dated
July G. which states that -four then selling S6,s5 This
is a fall Of about 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

The ErR Fst.--1hc editor Of the National Era, writing
from Stony Creek SUSSEX county, Vrginia, says
"Slavery is undoubtedly dooned IN this State II does
not pay From beginning To end, il is losing
Land Is continually decreasing vplue. Not lar hence
tract OF 400 scrts, well iimtered and lying slong
creek, which, twenty years sg. brough, itom Ss 10 so
II sold v years ago for S6io 81 The PRO-
pie not blind 10 these things Nobody denies that slave
~ the bottom Of The mischief but all 10 be par
alyzed al tfe magnitude Of the evil
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

The Loeofoeos in Upper Coos, learn from Coneora
are much alarmed the repeal Of the 9th SECTION Of ne
Corporation Act They Interested in the Portland tne
Canada Railroad which passes through that part Of ne
State and are beseeehing The Wings 10 vote with them TO-
the new provisions Of the They very much AFRAID
their Briiish Canadian ales will not take stock under
The Wings only laugh them Mr. Lane Of WalPoe, told
them that the Law good for Coos as Tor Cheshire
KefRs SAfiad.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

~ The Lowell Courier and Journal establishment has
been purchased by Mr. James Atkinson for many years
ductor Of sterling Wing paper at Newport, r. l. 1t will
be reeoected that Col Schouer who has long been editor
snd proprietor Of the Courier, time connected
himself with the Boston Atlas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

FIHE woRKs-Some public spirited boardcrs at the Hydro
paihic Establishment in this village expended abou, SO
works Independence with. These dis
played MONDAY evening the hill to the right Of the buying
ground The brilliant rockets Wheels olndies serpens
afforded great entertainment people generally aud caused
mense wonderment among children in particular
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

TWIN srHiKs During the thunder. gust the
I9 ult says the Cecil, Md whig the "lehtning
strange antics al the railroad depot here. Il split the pump
stock the wsiefing hOuserun along the telegraph wire
aud down several Of the posts, tearing them went
and going into the pin alley, made oeire strike with
all the pins and Of the players We presume these
lay for time in strange and mixed up heap cons
tuung quite lot Of boekheads.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

article concerning the Presidency and Gen Taylor aud
desiring that his sentiments should ihe eye Of
officer, he addressed him short letter. accompanying II
with copy Of the paper containing the stele question.
Below will be found Gen. Tsyiors rrPly:
IgADouARTERs Amy OF OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey. May Is, ls47.
Sm--l have the honor 10 acknowledge the re.
cept Of your letter. with the enclosure Of your ed
iorisl, extracted from the Signal" of the 18th Of
April.
At this time. my public duties command so fully
my attention, that it is impossible answer your
etler IN the terms demanded by its courtesy. and
the importance Of the sentiments TO which Il al
ludes; neither. indeed have | the time should !
feel myself al liberty enter into the few and most
general subjects Of public Policg suggested BY the
article in question. Ny own personal views were
better withheld till the end Of the war when my
usefulness as military chief serving in the field
against the common enemy. shall no longer be com
promised by their expression or discussion in any
manner.
From many sources have been addressed on the
subject Of the Presidency. and do violence neither
to myself nor TO my position as an officer Of the
army, by acknowledging TO you, as have done 10
all who have alluded TO the use Of my name IN this
exalted connection. that ny services the
viii aud call Of the country. and that am not pre-
pared TO say that shall refuse If the country calls
me TO the Presidential Office. but that can and
shall yield TO call that does not come from the
spontaneous action and free will of the nation at
large, and void Of the slightest agency Of NV own.
For the high honor and responsibilities Of such
an office, take this occasion 10 say, that ] have
not the slightest aspiration; much more tranquil
aud satisfactory life. after the termination of my
present duties. awaits me- trust, in the society OF
my family and particular friends, and in the oecu-
paiions most cOngenia to my wishes. In no case
can permit myself TO be the candidate Of any psr.
~, or yield myself to parry schemes
With these remarks. 1 trust you will pardon me
for thus briefly replying to you, which do with a
high opinion and approval of the sentiments aud
views embraced in your editorial.
With many wishes for your prosperity In life,
and great usefulness in The sphere in which your
talents and exeriions arc embarked, beg 10 ack-
nowledge myself, mos, truly and respectfully,
Your obcdient servant,
Y. TAYLOR, Maj Gen. U y. A.
Jas W. Taylor, Esq, Cincinnati, o.
The above is stated by the Washington Wing and the
l.. l. M
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Freshst on The Merriniaek. The Golfer dam al
Pawtucket Falls, on the Menimack. was carried away
on the Esd. Loss 8 TO $4,000. The dam was said 10
he the most excellent one in the country. The Golfer
dam at Lawrence also carried away The same day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

90 The mutual Benefit Life Insurance Compane,
at New York, issued 81 new policies IN the ou'n
une embracing individuals Of more than twenty ~.
ferent occupations, besides eight ladies' inns VIs s
Of the most prosperous life insurance companS ID Wv
country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

A NUENERY IN PEEEsYLvARIA.-The hon,snn Coz.
olcs have purchased the beautiful estate OF i.Insia
peIihwa, on the Delaware uver, near Ap p,"S mo
Bucks county, for $4,000. 1t is to be eonSs''''
a NunneIy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

TmoAAs HALE, ESQ. late Of NORWICH resident Of this
village TOR few months in 1910 has associated himself with
Mr. Meheld the Vernon, journal That paper
and beautiful dress and have good avoueh
Mr. aes ability make lis every way worthy is ap-
peaanes and worthy the noble Wing standing Of Old Windsor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Coon slos-The Louisville Journal, of June %, has
very favorable notice of the Anii-slayey paper the
Examiner, which has just been commenced in Louis
Vile We stated that the paper has 1000 subscribers
to begin with, about half Of whom are in Kentucky.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

LARGE FAMILY.--The North American says, that one
day last week, there arrived at Philadelphia among other
emgmnts old man in the Ssh year Of his age lie had
with him 10 sons, daughters honsn.law daughters
n-law, 20 grandchildren, and grsatgrand-children-
numbering So in ALL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

~ The Wheeling Times says the largest sud best clips
Of Wool grown in Ohio and Brooke COUNTIES Va this year.
have bren disposed Of to the Lowell agents A. So S.
t6, aud 60 cents per pound
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Uhy the Mar maje-Tbe steamers Edith and Pal.
melto arrived at Vera Cruz the eih The schooner
Gen. Worth had also arrived with company Of wolff
geurs On the Palmetto lady said 10 have from
New Orleans in search Of rHHaray Stare Her pursuit
represented as successful
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

p1- The New York Globe says" General Cush-
ing has no experience battle, he has yet TO smell sui
phur." To which Prentice replies, $50 have you-if
not in this world, certainly in the next"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

7aotLtr Ktlo Hampshire CayThe citizens ~ NI' - Y
and Nashville about petoning the Legislature ked
united under city charter county y zen ,.l,o
Of 10 be composed Of parts of Rockingham and h''''
with Manchester for the shre-town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

" All the battered and deiaced Spanish coins received
at the Post Offices the Mint be re.coined
This will drive them out Of circulation and
on their places with beautiful dimes and halt dmes"A
eOnsummalion devoully to be wished
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Bad Nesrs for EB,rybody ThOre will be no less Term
attorneys added the roll during the present % an ,hs
roll the QUESTION is, how the roll possibly furnish
for one-hslf Of them i-L0ndsH PuneA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Sunday .amusemenfs in Me1ieo.-The ST LOUIS w ser
has bill Of fare for chihuahua soesy Sse
entertainment II consists OF bullhghis 10 he
en bulls 10 be brought into the One oS
fought by Donna Gaudulupe, "handsome ana ss'''F
ed young lady Of the city"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

What Day May Bring Forth The Louisville Journal
says that Tuesday lei ul Mrs Margaret Day vile of
George w Day, of Bucks county, Penn, safely dely.
cred Of four chidTen-three girls and boy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

In Iadiaa Legisator-The Governor, Lieut. uosss 10
and Council OF the Passamaqnoddy Indians annourh AVE-
the world lhrouah the Passport Sentinel that 'ney
given in their votes for Joseph Loah Seine, to isP
that tribe in the present Legislature OF Maine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

IVA Teport of the proceedings Of the late Common School
Convention at Londonderry, received late for this
weeks paper The Convention have bsgun small but
have increased in numbers aud interest proceeded, m
the meeting large and house full" very good sign
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

MArxE.-The Wing State Convention Oh Mans,
which is to assemble al Augusta, on WedneSaey, I'
elst instant, will (says the JouTna) ceL 'he suO,
iect of Presidential nomination, andu8seeeuon O'
two delegates TO the National Wing Convention
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08
2. TAYIOR. Mai. Cen. .
Jas. W. Taylor, Esq, Cincinnati, o.

VS. - '%ef-I N'"N'H"'', ~
The above is stated by the Washington Wing and tn,
n. Y Commercial Advertiser, to be an imposition They
say Gen. Taylor wrote such letter II does mol
read much like him. Bot We shall know in a few days
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08
Gen. TayIOr and the Presidency.

Tho editor 81 the Cincinnati Signal lately published
article concerning the Presidency and Gen Taylor aud
desiring hut his should the eye Of that
officer, he addressed him short letter, accompanying
with copy Of the paper containing the sriee question
Below will be found Gen. TsyloFs frpiy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Brevet Major General Commanding.
Capt. Scott, A.A.A. g., headquarters Of the army
Jalapa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-18
Father Richie Expelled from the aeer Of
the Senate

On the 18th inst, Thomas Richie, the editor Of Mr.
Poke Organ, the Washington Union, summarily ex.
PEELED from his privilege upon the floor OF the Senate by
vote Of "a 10 81 The Senate led this ae, by the
'undeous and malignant attacks upon that body which
have appeared in the Union from time time character
ming Of lis MEMBERS who have dared contra.
~ In the venerable editors deA,on nios 10 their
county" fahless to the Constituiion &C., &c. The
paragraph which gave the seriuus offence reads as
follows,
II Santa Anna, Ampudil, my other Mexican Gene.
fai could snatch from Soldiers corresponding victory
we should place them the elevation tchtre their
coHPairots, Jrieads and Oo Soldiers il the Senate If hs
UHiied States stand"
The occasion OF these remarks the refusal Of the
Senate, by vote Of % to 1sMr Calhoun Mr. Butler Mr.
fulee and Mr. Mason, nil democrats, voting with the
Whigs-to Rcede from lis position the Ten Regiment
BILL declining In give the President power appoint ui.
during the Of Congesor other words with.
out the ofhe Senate Because the Senate re-
fuse 10 cothe the President with supreme authority aud
make him absolute than the Auocat Of Russia they
are denounced by this mouhpeee Of the Administration
traitors to their country and aiihess the eonsttu
tion''l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-18

But, if this difficulty were surmoun,od -,
certainty was there that we should succeed j. wn''
quering Mexico lin bringing the war ia , y, c0'.
We should have the same SORT Of war liza, S.O'el
has in Algeria, and the Russians in C,e,,', aa''
How many campaigns have the French - s,S
Algerial )l6). We should be Obliged IN ,. ".u IN
the war for ten or twenty campaigns Wh,, "a
all, would we effect that we cannot get by sc si
siye line! With
five conquered Mexico, what should vc 4.
III What should we do with six or seven rr,n sun
OF peoplel five incorporated Mexico iO a,,' u
United States il would destroy our own in,,il~ 'ue
If we held Mexico, as a conquered pro,in,s
would be equally destructive to u.s. Hence n ~
that be had said that our fate was my,l.,,a.i'
connected with that Of Mexico The w,,
rsshly begun II it should be determined 10 w., w.
sue il. Extensively those who did il would rae r'''
the last day Of their lives. "'
He should vote against the amendment n Il.
Senator from Michigan, (Mr Cass) Wb.s'.
he should vote for the amendment Of Mr. Rev..
or for the bill ITSELF would depend on future d.'.I
opments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-18
VERMONT PHOENIX.
Brattleboro, Thursday, Feb. Is, IS47.
Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad.

meeting the Stockholders of the above named road
was holden at fremont Temple, Boston, the 10Th ns
or the chucr Of Directors for the ensuing year, and the
Transaction Of other business relative 10 the complexion Of
the road The meeting wei. attended and entire
UNITY prevailed throughout. The following Boad Of hi.
recors was chosen unanimously II will be observed that
il is somposcd Of the members the last Board, with
the exception Of Chss j. Everett, in the place Of William
Pomeroy, deceased
Alvah Crocket, Fiichburg Thomas q. Cary, Henry n
Fuller, Jabez C. Howe John n. wilkins, Otis Everett
Charles James Everett, Andrew T. Hail. Boston Samuel
Raymond, G. Washington Warren, Chsres,owni }. d.
Bradley, Gardiner G. Hail. Calvin Townsley, Brsueboro
A proposition made 10 sell the FIRST ten miles Of the
road this side Of Ftehburg 10 the Boston and Fchbug
Company with view raise funds for the completion Of
the road to raIeboro, but ii rejected without div
sion unnecessary and nudeious in the present vora
bic condition Of the Company.
The Stockholders authorized the Dircctorsand placed
at their disposal for that purposeio 20 and
pee the road to Brueboro without further delay And
in compliance with these instructions will doubtess be
put under contract to this place in the Of the two
three months. All doubts removed a. indeed
any have entertained doub) that the road will be eomple
cd TO Brateboro, and that speedily II is believed by many
that the work may be done year from the present
time and the longest estimate does Seced year
six months.
The following is the third annual report Of the Directors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-18

nearly three years md with but iitle assistance
from the euvetnmeni,-- IA hataSsing war with the
Federalis,sS defeated them in several engagements,
and finally compelled hem TO sue Fos peace, More
than one act Of datinf has been attributed 10 this
officer n Is said that during an cmeuse, he gallop-
ed towards gan which the artilerymen had desert
ed, and fct Few MINI alone KEEP, the insurgents
Al bay.
Torrelon Is nest ., on half breed; and like
most mestiros is by nc means distinguished Tor per-
sonai beatty. Like uetteto, md other Mexican
officers who have had large admxture Of Indan
blood In THEN veins, orrejon is very cunning. In
laying traps for an adj ersary. he is remarkably
pert; and as will be remembered, it was he who
surrounded and took prisoners Captaia ThorR,OR's
command cf Ferty mea,
Gen. Jose Maria Minon is in most respects the
opposite of Torejon. Both are men Of courage
but there is somelhine chiyalrc in she courage Of
Minon; nothing in shT Uf TNorrejon, Torrejon
rarely attacks an enemy, except by means Of an
ambuscrde. Minon would almost scorn 10 van.
quish an enemy in that way. They are as unlike
In person as they are in mind hinon has hne
figure and expressive features He is great ia
vorite in the Mexican army, who like him for his
chivalric coutsge-end style him the Mutat OF
Mexico He IS nov i6 or AZ years Of age-ot in
the prime Of lie. He was made a general Of
Brigade in 1923, having distinguished himself al
the battle q AcIese. He served during the cam
paign in 1885, on was present at the battle Of
San lacinso When cenversiug with Engiishmen
or Americans, he descants VI the highest terms up
on the valor displayed by the Texans throughout
the campaign IN question. Among the instances
Of that valor which he relates as having come aa-
der his owu observation, is the following;
During asknmish, Mnon saw Texan pursued
by FIVE Mexican foot soldiers. The Texan finding
his pnrsuers gaining Upon him, turned Suddenly
round and sh6l the foremost Mexican dead, Then
clubbing his fiAe he withstood the assault Of the
others Two of them he struck dead, but in doing
This, he broke his rife and Il TIA, moment, the re-
naming Mexicaus Stabbed him in the back and
killed him,
The above is brief account of the four best
cavary officers in Mexico-N Y Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-18

Hos. ions QUiscr ADAMs.-Ths gentleman resumed
his seat in the House Of Representatives, the 18Th inst
tie was conducted by several members Of the HOUSE, and
when he presented himself within the bar, all eyes
Fixed upon him. Mr. Johnson Of Tennessee, who had
drawn the seat occupied by Mr. Adams for many years.
and said that, agreeaby to statement and promise made
by him at the commencement Of the Session. he should
now resign his seat to the Hon. member from Massachu.
sets, and also made further remarks peculiarly ap.
ProPrae to the occasion. Mr. Adams replied in feeble
voice, thanking Mr Johnson for restoring his the
kind manner in which had been done He regretted that
his voice would not permit him to tender his thanks he
wished TO the members Of the House Of both parties Cor
their personal marks Of kindness and respect As he
tered the House every Wing and nearly every member up
the other side Of the House, and by one ap.
proaehed the "od eloquent To congratulate him up
his temperance in his The scene was very i'm.
Pressve aud considerable emotion manifested by the
members Mr. Adams is eighty years Of age, and has
spent nearly three years in the service of his eoun.
try.