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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-02
Polk and the Mexican War before
the PEOPLE,

Elections have been held in eight States with
in the las, month. In North Carolina, the Wings
have gained three, in Alabama one, and in Ind-
ana t'ro members of Congress; and, best of all,
TENNESSEE, Polls olcH State, has condemned
him, and elected Wing Goreinor and Legisla-
lure. Even his own county has given major
ity against him, on the vote for Delegate. The
Wing banner floats in triumph over Locofocoism
and Mexican Slavery war, in Tennessee. The
political battle was openly fought upon the ne
eessiiy and justice of the Mexican war, and the
result has been glorious Wing triumph. Let
it not be said that the frccmcn Of Vermont are
behind the shareholders of Tennessee, in their
adherence Of this infamous, because Pro-Slaye-
nv, war
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-02
Windham County,

What are the Wings of Wardsboro, of New
fame, OF Marlboro and Of Athens, doing? These
towns were unrcpresented last year. We hone
they will suffer no such reproac again, but bring
iorwar'l, and each elect, u good Wing represent
alive. There were two Locofocos from this coun-
ty last ycar-one in Somerset, and one in ia
former by l ! majority, the latter by
20. The Wings of these two towns can use up
such majorites, if they try 1t only requires
zeal and resolution. To bring out the full Whip
vote, is to ensure a victory. Let it be done, so
that there shall not be a stain Of Slavery or Lo-
ON any town of old Windham
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his arms-sleep enrap,ured under its shade
decorating il with bracelets and chains o.
gold, when compelled to bid adieu 10 hi:
verdant fayoritei"
As the convalescence Of the Count pro.
ceeded, he was reclining one morning ab.
sorbed in thought in his own chamber, oil
which he had not yet ventured TO cross the
threshold, when his door was suddenly burst
open, aud Ludoyico with radiant counte.
nance fastened towards him
"Vttoria % cried he. "The creature is
in bloom. PicciOia Piceioietta !---fgii.
Oceid mia
"In bloom 2" said Charney, starting up.
'I.et me see her. | must see the blossom"
In vain did the worthy jailer represent the
imprudence of going too soon into the air
and implore the Count to delay the UNDER
taking for day or two. The morning vas
understandable atmosphere chilly. A re.
lapse might bring the invalid once more 10
the gates Of death. But Charney was deaf
TO all remonslrance He consented only
TO wait an hour, that the sun might become
one Of the party.
"Picciola is in bloom !" repeated Char.
ney to himself And how lopg-how te-
dious did that hour appear, which was still
TO divide him from the darling Of his mapi.
nation For the first time since his illness,
he judged it necessary to dress lie chose
to dedicate his first toilet to Pcciola in
bloom. lie actually looked into his pocket
glass while he arranged his hair to do honor
10 his visit to flower A foicer? Nay 4
surely something more His visit is that
OF the conyalescent to his physician--of the
grateful man TO his benefactress--alniost Of
the lover TO his mistress lie was surpris.
ed to notice in the glass the rayares which
care and sickness had wrought in his ap-
pearance. lie began to suspect, for the first
time, that bitter and yenomous thoughts
may tend 10 canker the human lrame and
milder contemplations produce a more aus
picious temperament.
AT the appointed moment, Ludoyico re.
appeared, to offer 10 the Count dc Charney
the support of his arm down the steep steps
OF the winding stone staircase and scarce
~ had the sick man emerged nto the court,
when The emotion caused by sudden resio.
ration to light and air, operating Oh the scn.
sltiveness OF an easily excitablc nervous sys.
TEN, produced acenvicton on hi, mind that
the whole atmosphere was vivified aud en-.
balmed by the carnations Of his flower. II
was to Picciola he attributed the delightful
emotions which agitaicd his bosom.
The enchantress had, indeed, attired her.
sell IN all her charms The coqueue was
shining in all her beauty Her brilliant and
dellcately srcaked corolIa, in which Grim
son, punk and white were blended by inner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-02

From THE AnMY--Letters have been receiv-
ed in this city by he last arrival from Vera Cruz.
Among them IS an interesting letter (Which we
have SEEM, from Pnebla, of 2sth Of July. Gen.
Scott had sent a lag of truce ON the subject
Of prisoners IL went forward on tlIe fsth and
with it Lieut.. r. Semmes, of the Navy, who had
been sent on some time since to Gen. Scott,
camp, for the purpose Of effeeting an exchange
for Ahdshipman Roger, of the Nav. and. X
necessary, threatening retaliation, in case he
Mexicans should treat him as a spy. The fac,
however, was stopped by the Mexican author.
ties couple Of mules beyond the Rio FRO. and
some thirty-tive miles from the city of Mexico.
They refused tn flag any admission into The
city, and the desI atehes were necessarily sent on
10y the Mexieans themselves. A reply had been
received from the Mexican Government. agree.
ing to egehonge Mr. Rogers, with the other mrs
oners; but the terms Of exchange had not We,
been settled, although they probably would be
IN few weeks. In consequence of this reply,
Lieut. Semmes had deemed it most pruder' 10
withhold Com PcTy's peremptory letter.
Washington Union.
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AN uNPHofrrAbLE SALE.-Itis custom.
AIRY with business men, on closing their
stores at evening 10 take from the I'LL whaI
funds they may have over, after making
their bank deposits, and store il in some Out
oil the way place for safety. The Cincin.
nal' signal relates case which recently
TRANSFERRED in a hardware establishment on
Main street, which proves that the most OBJ.
scure place is not always the safest. IL
happened that the clerk upon closing the
Store al night found some hundred and 6lv
dollars IN the till, and not having the Rev Of
the iire-Proof, deposited the funds in an emp.
y te@keitie. The proprietor happening to
be IN the store carly in the morning. in The
absence OF the clerk, sold the identical ke;.
We IN winch the treasure was slowed, TO
eoonntryman, for seyen,y.hye cents and ali
Efforts up 10 the present writing have been
Intellectual in discovering who the fortunate
purchaser is.
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Ter so Triumphant course, Gen. Taylor should
briny 50 IMPOTENT AND UNSATISFAC-
TORY A CONCLUSION TO HIS OPERA
TIONS, and they should be inclined to CEN
SURE HIS CONDUCT we do not think the
Phnnix had better say much about il,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-02

81 The Hon. silas Wright, late Governor of
the State of New York, died suddenly on the
9Th August, of apoplexy. His life and fortunes
deserve more extended notice than We can be-
stow upon them this week. lie was So years of
AGA native of Amherst Mass, and graduate
OF Mlddlehnry College in this State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-02

A HINT TO LADies.-The Philadelobio
Pennsylvania publishes, from the pen of a
lady, the following remarks on dress
Speaking Of beauty. wish people would
dress pleasantly, beneyulently. saw a
lovely girl to-day looking unloyely and I'm.
ioveable, because her muslin dress was aia.
" slarched. 10 Keep clean the longer. NV
laundress tries in vain TO persuade me into
the barharous custom. 10 my mind wo.
man should always look as soft to the touch
as Hover, aud as pure. All her aarmcpis
should he made of The finest and sorlesi ma.
'erial possible, material that would easl,
dispose Of itself into folds, falling graceful
" around her; and not by being liable 10
Fuiile II every moment. compel her 10 stiff
attitudes and enlarged demeanor, denyino
her all luxury of lounge and Toll why, nv
very words would grow prim and precise
were to wear dress which depended on
Hour or Poiaioc for its propriety.
Tho Al. T.. ~
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Gen. Pierce arrived this morning--his men,
though much iaded and travel worn, making
most soldierly appearance. The 9th regiment in
particular-the New England Regiment, COM
handed by Col Rapsom- attracted much atten-
ton from the crowds assembled to see the new
lcvics enter
Notwithstanding all the stories told in The Mex
lean papers, il seems that General Pierce has
brought his company through without losing
man, and with but three or four wounded He
was attacked several times by guerrilla parties,
yet by prompt measures succeeded in routing
them ON every occasion.
A good story is told of Capt, Bodfsh, who
commands one Of the New England companies
a regular umber-man and bridge-buildor from
way down in the State of Maine" Arrived at
Plan del Rio, what did they find but that the
bridge had been destroyed yet Captain b. had
lis Yankee ingenuity about him, and in few
hours the entire command was taken safely over
by means OF q new road which he himself cut
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-02

OPENED An LAST We perceive is adyer-
easements IN the Boston papers that the Vermont
and Massachusetts Railroad, under lease to the
fIiehbnrg Company, was TO have been opened
To badwinsyille, for the transportation of freight
and passengers, yesterday (Wcdnealay Sent. ~.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-02

MIR TRIsr AND GEN. ScoTT.-The country
has heard much Of tho existence of difference
between these two gentlemen, but have very lit
tie knowledge Of its nature. We have looked in
vain for an explanation of it to the various quar-
iers whence we might expect to be enlightened.
Letters were received here by the Fashion, we
are told, which mention that upon the arrival Of
mr. irist at the head quarters of the Army, he
ing general 1t is said that he neglected entirely
to call upon Gen. Scott to pay his respects OF
course Cen Scott did not call upon him, and no
direct personal intercourse would have taken
place between them, but for the fact that Mr.
inst became severely i'll. Gen. Scott then over
looked the marked slight towards himself, waited
ON MIR irist and was assiduous in rendering such
personal offices as the somewhat alarming sima-
ton of the Commissioner demanded.
". q. PieaYine.
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~ The house erected in this village for a Normal
ssiool and Teachers Institute will be dedicated on
Monaay me t'h inst, at 3 o'clock, z. NJ An Adj
join ) lhoNn. Of FillMilnm. y. IL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-02

Wreck OF THE New SHIP MAMLouK-
roRTf-Two LIVES LosT We regret to an
nouhce the wreck Of the new shin Mamlouk
SaPt Ch1stianson, which sailed from this port
Tor Liverpool on the 9th August, and tle los Of
m'fyFre storage passengers and screen oS the
crew, all OF whom were washed overheard beiore
assistance reached them.
Inc first injup.to the ship occurred on the
mght OF Sunday, August Is, in about lat $50 n
ana lon. 81 w. The Mamlouk was living TO, in
a violent hurricane. At about 10 minutes be-
lore IL o'clock, she was struck by heavy suuau.
anu careened so much that the cargo shifted, and
sue ~ immediately fell upon her beanl-ends.
Inc man and nizen masts were Immediately
cut away, and the ship righted, but the cargo
burst open the hat hes, and fioated about Great
ing much confusion, and increasing the impend-
inE gsnger' Within very short time, the yes.
SCI hleu and she became water-logred
IN TINS condition the crew and passengers re-
manned until dayh dit on the morning Of Mon.
day, the 10th, whel the dreadful truth became
apparent that out sirty-four souls. only f,oea,v
Zoo remained alive, the others having been wash
ed overheard. "'"-
Throughout the whole of Monday and Mon
uAy night, the storm continued TO rage, the sea
making III complete breach over the wreck. On
1uesuay, the sufferers deserted a vessel, but the
" etuilnl ultt tlcX could not
indulge any hope If being aided ~ her and
night again overtoo. them in their wretcbed and
dangerous plight ''''''
by daylight ON Fednesday morning, however,
the same vessel, VIII III proved to be t6e brig Re-
lIze, Capt. James Il Dawes, from Boston hound
to Fort au Prince, was seen bearing down 10 the
wreck the weather having at this time somewhat
Though the attempt 10 rescue the
survivors was still attended with some danger,
Capt Dawes and hi officers and crew bent them
selves nobly to the task, and the twenty-five sui.
ierers were safely conveyed on board the Belize.
for, and the utmost attention was paid to their
weak and almost worn-out condition. Not con-
tent with this, Capt. Dawes, with an alacrity
which rebounds to his high praise, Immediately
altered his course, and brought them all safely to
Ihls port Only one Storage passenger, David
iiowels, was saved.-M Y. Com, Advertiser.
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corresponaenet q. ID picarune.

PCEBLA, Mo-, August 3, l5iI.
Intelligence has Just been received that Capt.
Ruff, with a squadron Of cavalry, has given the
gnefriilas severe drubbing at San Juan de los
Llanos, Gen. p. F, Smith, learning on his arri-
val at olo de Aqua that party Of these gentle
men OF the road had a rendezvous at the for
mer place, despatched Captain r. with orders TO
snspsi.e ,hesn Il possible. The expedition was
successful In every way---thc r,,cr1iIlas ,verr
surprised before they had time to reach their
horses, and took refuge in a church. and in two
or three stone houses adjoining Into these our
men charged, the AleXicans rccoiled in disnay,
and after short struggle were entirely defeated.
with loss OF between so and 40 killed and some
90 wounded. A priest and cure, said to have
been IN some way connected with the guerTillas.
were taken prisoners. Such is the report of the
affair at present CURRENT shall probably learn
more OF II before / close this letter
Dildshpman Rogers, about whose imprisou-
ment 80 much has been said, has taken The lib
erty OF releasing hinself-in plain English. he
has escaped from the city Of Mexico. and has
arrived here in safety. lie was not on parole
at the time, but at large in the capital, under
bond with money penalty not to break his
bounds. Learning that the American officers
we're TO be removed to Loluca and that there
was no probability of his being EXCHANGED. he
started off in the night towards Chalco lake in
boat Arriving there he started on horseback
through the mountains with guide, and got
through with safety. He reports that Santa An
ma has not more than $4,000 men, who are well
armed and well organized. Perhaps he did not
know that Valencia had arrived with reinforce
ments from San Luis.
l believe have already mentioned the death
OF Lieut.. Hill, Of the I'd dragons, and that he
was buried with military honors. DR. w. II.
liamuse, of the South Carolina volunteers, died
this morning just before his death he embraced
the Catholic religion and received the absolu-
tion Of the church. learn that portion of his
family in the United States arc Of the same faith
The health Of the army is generally improving.
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ta-DA-sAt 4Aof mug loff.
have already mentioned the successful es-
cape of young Rogers from Mexico. Last night
about ten O'Clock, Maj. Gaines came in passing
safely through the entire Mexican lines. Ii
seems that ON Monday last all the American OIL
Gers were ordered to the head quarters of Gen.
LombardiDi, and we're there told that they must
prepare, in twelve hours, TO move to Tolnca.-
All of them, save Majors Gaines and Borland,
and Captain Danley, gave their paroles that they
would proceed to that place but Mai. G. dis
unctly told Lombariini that his parole was at an
end-that be did not ask for its renewal, nor
should he accept ii. On Tuesday morning the
officers, with three exceptions above named.
started in the stage for Toluca, and on the same
night Major Gaines, accompanied by trusty
Mexican guide, set out for this place, and after
being once in the hands of the guerrillas, and
running many narrow risks, besides, succeeded
IN coming through in safety.
Since | commenced this letter, Gen Scott's
orders for the march of the army have been is
sued. The division of Gen. Twiggs is to move
on Saturday, the 18th instant, Gen. Quitman's on
the 9Th, Gen. Worth's on the 9th, and Gen Pill
lows on the 10th. In the meantime Col. Childs
remains in Pucbla as military and civil Govern
or, and Capt. DE Hart as Lieutenant Governor,
while an efficient garrison, in addition TO the sick
and those who are convalescing will be LEFT be-
hind. Gen. Scott himself will probably accom-
pany Gen. Quitman's division, and the entire
army VIII concentrate at some point this side of
the capital.
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RESTORATIVE FRANCHISE.
CON SUMPTION,

If OUIS FONTAIN, ir., partner of the firm of
IL Fsntain & Son, Chemists and Prescription
lists to the Royal University Paris has established
at Washington city, ID. c., depot for the sale of
the above celebrated compound, at VIM. Adams
Bookstore, No. g. Elliott's Buildings Pennsylvania
Avenue, near Jackson Hall, which they offer
to the American public as sure antidote for Con-
sumption in its advanced well as incpien stages
Acting directly upon the LUNGS, and arresting
their decay, it not only soothes and quiets at once
the distress and pain attendant upon this hereto
fore regarded fatal disease but restores the lungs
and their sympathsing organs, to natural and heal
thy action. Accompanying each package are gem
era instructions and directions ranslated for its
USE adapted to all cases, and if strictly followed
will not fail, in every instance-if the lungs are
not wholly consumed-of restoring to health
which may be permanently secured by future care
and avoiding too much exposure to atmospheric
changes. LOUIS FONTAIN.
Price, eight Francs. 80.
" x -fox the information or persons residing N
the interior; any part Of the government-he would
state that the remedy is prepared and imported d.
rect from their Laboratorie, Paris, and that the
can be transported through mail, as he is adj
vised by officers Of the Post Office Department, to
any post Office in the country at the same charge
as for double letter. Any persons, therefore,
residing distant from this city, who may wish to
avail themselves of the remedy, can do so by ad-
dressing him through the mail, post paid. Two
dollars accompanying an order, will entitle per-
son to one whole and one third package.
LOUIS FONTAIN.
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FTHE subscriber would respectfully inform his
i friends and the public generally, he has COM
menced the boot and shoe business in all its various
branches on the south side Of the avenue, opposite
VIM. Marshals auction store. My stock is all fresh
new goods just purchased al the north, and will be
sold for small advance on the cost price for cash.
and cash only for, in commencing business again,
Intend to sell for cash, and not, as is too often the
sell freely credit lose large of money,
and then require cash punctual customers to make
up in part at least the losses sustained by the credit
system. have had at least six years experience to
CONVINCE me that the credit business conducted in
this place isnether just TO the buyer sellerthere
fore my determination TO do cash business. I am
determined to sell for exceedingly small profits, and
sell quick, knowing that nimhe sixpence is better
than slow shilling. Respectfully ask ofmy friends
and the public generally share Of their patronage
MALC0M DOUGLASS,
south side Penn. avenue between 9th and 10th SITS.
N. b. Measures taken, and all kinds Of work made
in the best manner and the shortest notice, and sent
home when desired. MD.
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A T the suggestion of many of the most respec-
IN table citizens Of Washington, and in accor-
dance with general wish expressed by visiters at
the seat of Government, that commodious and
genteel place of resort for general refreshments
might be established on the plan of some Of the
most celebrated Northern and Eastern Restaura-
Tours the extensive establishment known as the
Fronting the Unitarian Church, and in rear Of
Coleman,s Hotel, has been reftted and furnished
for the purpose, and the Saloons are now an
nounced as being ready for the reception of COM
pany, with full supply of choice Came Oysters,
and every delicacy Of the season.
A separate entrance to the establishment will
introduce ladies and gentlemen to reserved Sa-
looms, where they will meet with the most respect
full attention, and parties may depend at all times
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The style in which these Saloons are fitted up,
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LARTHENW ARE, CHINA, s. GLASS,
~ Thos. Pursen has just imported, per ships Lib
erty and Ohio, from Liverpool, and other sources,
eighty -four packages Of the above articles, amongst
French, English, India, Bluestone, w G. and
Ironstone dinner, dessert, tea coffee, and toilet
sets
Rich gold-band white and figured China Tea sets,
or pieces detached
Cut and plain hall lamps
Solar, side, Liverpool and stand lamps and wicks
Lamp glasses, girandoles, Sc.
Ivory handle and other knives and forks in sets oil
fty-one pairs separate
Real silver and imitation table, tea and dessert
spoons
Plated and German silver casters
Brass and plated candlesticks
Plated cake-baslets, walters, in sets or detached
English and American tea and coffee sets
Coffee higgins and uns
Looking glasses, shovel and tongs, SC.
All OF which will be sold wholesale and retail at
very low prices for cash
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An extensive and good assortment Of common ware,
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The subscriber solicits call from his friends and
the public generally, at his store, opposite Browns
Hotel, Penn Avenue, assuring them that he is deter
mined to sell cheap the very cheapest for cash
THOS. PURSELL