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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-12-30

nGeorge Ca,lin, Esq: now in London is preparing for the press new work on England and France. Murray will be the publisher. It is pronounced by tLose who have seen the manuscripts, to be very su> perior work.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-12-30

NThe ci,izens ." Wilmington, Del. are about to present Midship"an Rndg- CTS with a swosd. He deserves the cosn' plimen,.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-12-30

S~Ths H.a. John Fairfield. ono of the Sen. a'ors from Maine. died at washington on Fri day last.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-12-30

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Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-11-20

YELLOW METAL Sheafhing.
Taunton manuf. .lb. - 20 a - 20t
ZINC-Duty per cent. ad val.
Rolled. lib. - Sd 81
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BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD.
Par rdlue Of Stocks-and prices asked and offered
PREPAREp For LYFoRp's PRICE CURRENT.
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Duty, a, 5 per cent; B, 10 per cent.;'c, IS
pef rent; d, 90 per cent; ESQ per cent.
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BALTIMORE BANKS.

Open at 9o'clock, A. NJ. and close at 8
p. M.-IHe dfscountdays are:
UnionB ofMaryland-Mond. & Thurs.
Bank ofBaltimore -Tuesday& Friday.
Farmers & P Ianters'-Mond. & Thurs.
Franklin Bank-M onday.
chants'-Tuesday and Friday.
Marine-Friday.
Mechanics " Wednesday & Saturday.
Farmers & Merchants Mon. & Thurs.
Western-Tuesday and Friday.
Commercials Farmers'-Tues.& Fri.
Overwhelmingly.
Baltimore savings-every day.
F. p. Savings Institution Tues & Fri.
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PRICES OF STOCKS.
REPORTED FOR LYFoRD's PRICE CURRENT.
SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCKBOARD.
November l3.
1000 Baltimore 6's, $780,. 9Sb
5000 do do on time, ........... 9S5
100 do do cash. ............. 9SS
NOUenGer l5
shares Balto & Ohio Railroad, at. ID
% shares do do do. 4l3
November l6.
$4,000 United States Treasury 6's,........ln03
1000 Baltimore 6's, $780,. 9S5
share Farmers s. Planters Bank, 23i
IS shares Baltimore s. Ohio II. r., at. Az
shares do do.............. 4l3
Norember II.
$1,000 U. S. Treasury 6's,.............. 100!
25OO do do 6's, 1902
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DUCK. SAIL-Duty2O pr ct. ad '

Observation-Disclosures adj val
American, G ceSe ID. - 81 - 50
FISH
Duty on Foreign caught, 90 per cent
and when hOme-canght are exported,
drawback equal in amount to the
duty paid on the foreign salt with which
they were cured, shall be allowed.
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m The following are the rates Of t,d pui ~,
in YCAsn, by the Tariff of De sar.,nnd a.
is46.-rhe ToN is to be uhuets'o''
2240 lbs.
AITM-Duty 20 per ct. ad val
baltimore, lb.- 3 - .!
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-11-20

Duty, Olive in casks, TASKS or hotties, so
per cent; Linseed, ilempsecd, Rape
seed; sperm, Whale and other FISH
Oils of Foreign fisheries; NeatsiOot, %
Dpr cent, nd val,
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MANUFACTURE A.B LEAF TO-
BACCO. 81 e Rs. &C.
CHARLES ID. 35rElNsD & co.
TOBICCO COMlITSSil MEX CHINTS,
No. 6i South Gay street,
EE AVE on hand and offer for SALE on the most
"A a liberal terms, the following:
MANU- FACTURED TOBACCO
MSk6hHA PACKAGES, comprising a full as.
EASHVN1 sortmenl Of all grades and sizes great
variety of popular and well established brands all
manufactured expressly for this market and receiv-
ed direct from the most celebrated manufacturers in
Virginia. constantly receiving additions to the above
stock.
LEAF TOBACCO.
700 Bales consisting of Havana, Yara, St la.a St.
Domingo, Iguan, Myare Porto Rico, and Is en-
lucky of first quality and flavor, selected " great
care. Also Spanish Seed in iru'ucky,
Missouri, Ohio, and Virginia, in hhds .. ,.p-
ply always hand suitable for Segar manufacturers
or export.
SEGtRS,
500 900 HAVANA and PRINCIPE, r. l'lg
an excellent stock Of choice and medium e E.. $,
OF the most favoriic brands
100000 AMERICAN SEC RS, Hall =, nish,
part packed, NJ cases, article for South ATeri-
can trade. Also, SNIFFS, Smoking ana Kew
York Fine Cut TOBACCO, lis,v ana and Principe pa
per. Havana Bass, Virginia I03acco Stems. Tobacco
Knives, Calabria Liquorjcc, negro Pipes, &C., &c.
june
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j. M'CULLoGH. J. M'KEEHAN. c. D. CULBERTsoN.
JOHN MCCULLOUGH IL co.
COMMISSION AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS.
No. SO BoiDiy'S Wharf,
BALTIMORE, MD.
REFERENCES
Messrs Reynolds Smith, Baltimore, Nd
&c Wilson & Hopkins,
GO Flemming & Buzby, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Mr.. r. Galway,
Messrs J. w. Burbridge & Co. p;,,,b,,sn Pm
Mr.. Joseph Jordon, o.
Messrs. Myers & Co.
&c M. Rhoads & Son, bridgeport, o.
&c Jas. Forsyth & Co., Wheeling, "a
Mr.. T. J. Maxwell, } I,.:,,. n
Mr.. Henry Lewis, s W
Messrs. b. O. Davis, y:u;uo r.
F M; T i Lo%s E Co. Co. 81 Louis No
Krkman & Dyas, NeO Orleans
june / yr
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PLASTER PARIS-Crude-Free.
Cargo, pr. ton, cash 3 % a 3 81
Ground. per Dbl. "A l l2i
POTATOES Duty 30 per cent.
Eastern, .bushcl d
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05

NJ The Democrats Vermont have nominated for Gov.
ernor, Hon Paul Dillingham;, it, late member Of Congress
for the Fourth District Mr. Dillingham; candidate for
the Office in Is40 and badly beaten. The Eec-
tors of Vermont will be apt 10 remember that MIR Dllng
ham voted last session for resolution of the
Hero Of Buena Vista.-Permoat PhGniz.
Then they will remember sohat took place lie 10
very poor argument, Mr Phenix-permont Patriot.
So it is, Mr. Patriot and you il often enough be
excellent judge Why did you think add that the
charge ITSELF besides being very courteous and geHisHan
proof of the fact and quote your columns TO
prove Il? There is nothing like illustration to impress
MAXIM and the Patriot may at any time demonstrate
inns like the above by reference TO its practice.
MIR Dillingham; voted last session for resolution Of
upon Gen Taylor, says the Phenr. "a he," says
the Patriot. Let us
On the Goth Of January resoiuoa Of thanks Offer
ed in the House Of Representatives General Taylor his
officers and soldiers for their courage, skill orttuds and
good conduct in stormi6g the city of Monterey; and
resolution approving Of the "udcious and distinguished
conduct Of General Taylor that momentoas occasion
An amendment offered part of which the fol-
lowing proviso moved BY Jacob Thompson of MsssspPi
"PrOpided that nothing herein contained shall be construed
into appreciation Of the terms Of the capitalization Of Mon
tersy The amendment carried under the gag Of the
previous question: and among the The
rRovrso, was that of PAUL DILLINGHAM;, Jr., Of Yer
mont.-(See Blair & Rives Congressional Globe, Feb 2
Is47, page 296l
This amendment was understood all sides 10 be d.
rect upon Gen. Taylor The mover, Mr. ThomP
son. had previously made violent personal attack him
stating in broad terms, that Gen Taylor not the
for the supreme command Of our army in .hsrieO.'
1t upon this ground that the provso, eensurng hi
conduct as "supreme commander" was ntroduced-an'
for this reason it roied for by PaHl Dillingham;, JT
These facts appear by the official proceedings of the las
Congress sAnd now, what must the people Of Vernon
say candidate for Governor, whose friends not DARN
justify his conduct reduced last hope 10 the un
xsurthv ahl of ecreeninp il by fnlsehood?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05

uT Our readers will by the article publish below
that friend Of the Bellows Falls Gazette still keeps
his FIRE the resolution passed at the last County Conven
ton relative future organizations And not only that
but he has discharged whole broadsde at the Wings OF
Bratteboro besides. As said before, desire
troversy with the Gazette and therefore make
mens on its article however unfair deem lie stAtementu
and disinRenuous we consider s insinualons We
mend the article to especial attention of readers,
and we give them the whole Of IT, that they may
understand and appreciate the arguments and the motives
Of those who opposed fair just and equal represent
alton in County Conventions. w
We regret having touched PhenE tender spot
had we known It's corn were SO prominent We
foot pain From remarks heard az and during the
Convention someway imagined iii 1t was not SOL that the
people attended that vy te meeting not pre-
pared change long established and regular Wing method
Of husness those persons with whom eonyers
ed nosy common Peope seemed ssIea n s gOoo o,o
change We may be msakenour remarks may prove TO be
eratuous -tme and what may offer Ia proof, at con
venient season. shall show whether they are svendea :
stute whg Of Wndham Coanty Nor does reso
luton talked through ohos session and then passed rseommsn
much; conventions Of Freemen Will We opine goo
srn and do and act us they would bad 40 suei
Recommendation been made. The village OF Bellows as sen
delegates the late convention and they were eaf
that they had right TO limit Bfaitieboro TO an
given number Of delegates and they certainly could not WIZ
proprety oppose the passage Of resolution ingenious
drawn eunnngy tackled on TO OF quite different import
and eoquenty advocated and urged especially when the
the resolution only repealed recommendation made or
the same quarter years ago. and which reeomInenduo
alone, prevented is mover being elected Senator.
We seek controversy with our Balieboro iIends for
highly esteem them and know how much Wipdham Comfy
indebted their efforts for the triumph Of Wing principles
They may be right 10 trying still longer to III upon deMs
cratic rao 81 we s ny t"",S h loo
strides especially when small towns own the right OF way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05
srArn or vnnnaoNT.

DISTRICT OF WEsrMINsTER, S.
In Probate Court for said district, al Townahend the
ssih day Of July, A. d. 1917.
ZONES Evans H. Read and Sylvester Hascock,
~ Guardians Of JAMES HOWE, an insane per-
son; aud represent that il would be beneficial 10 their
said ward 10 invest The money in the hands osaid
Guardians 10 Real Estate, described follows viz:
Being the homestead of SpooneT Howe, late Of Jama-
ca, deceas containing eighty more OF less.
Wherefore, they pray this court by decree Tor mat
purpose 10 authorize them so do: Il is ordered by
The court that said application stand for healine and
decision the session Of the court to be held AT the
Inn Of John Ayres, in Grafton in said district on the
all persons interested be given by publishing the sub
stance of said application together with the lime and
place for hearing and decision upon the same Ia the
Vermont Phoenix, printed at Bratileboro, in said
State, three weeks successfully previous thereto.
ABlSHAI STODDARD, Register.
Townahend July aeth Is47 30
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05
Dental Surgery.
DIR. jas. "A. FAIRFIELD,

W0ULD respectfully announce to the people Of
w Brattleboro and vicinity, thathf has permanently
established himself in this village, where he will be
happy TO wait on any who may need his services in
any branch oil his profession He aliers himselfthat
as The result Of the facilities Of which he has awaited
himself in acquiring knowledge OF his business, and
the experience which he has had in practice, he shall
be able merit the confidence and portion Of
the patronage OF the community. Particular attention
will he given eli descriptions plae cork, and those
wishing single or whole sets, may rely upon having
them inserted ia The satisfactory manner, either
with without artificial gums, ard secured by Amos
pheric pressure alone, by spirs springs the
may require. artificial Palsies will be constructed
so as to effect almost perfect articulation. Ia ilng
teeth he employs nothing but 6ne Gold, il being the
only material unobleolionahe. For extracting teeth
he makes Of no instruments but the Hssok bill and
patent Foreeps.
Numerous and highly respectable references can be
shown if desired.
He has taken rooms ia Halls Long Building, which
will be found furnished with reference to the comfort
and convenience Of those who may favor him with a
call.
n7Entrance first door south OF the Post Office.
N. B. He will keep constantly on hand Oak Tooth
wash article, together with Powders and Brush
es. Terms reasonable.
Bratlleboro, June 80, ls47.. u45
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05
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ions, having but three rounds of artillery cartridge
Left aud but a small stock Of muskets lie sue
ceeded in making his way, however, TO Pnnuco,
where he was joined by his reinforcemens. At the
time Of the arrival Of the Mary Summers the peo-
pie OF the country were rising en- m0sse, armed with
cane knives, for the purpose Of making rush up.
men while asleep, and fortunate was il that
Col. Marks arrived at the moment; every one
seems TO think that they would have been indis.
criminately massacred.
The two parties returned to Tsmpico on the
10th. Col. Gates. the commander at Tanpico, had
meanwhile, sent requisition to Col Wilson, Gov.
ernor Of Vera Cruz, for four companies of inlant-
ry. The runor OF medltated attack upon the lat
ter, prevented the ulflment Of the requsiton, but
the Captain Of the Saratoga sent 25 marines TO the
assistance Of Col Gates
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05
From Gen. TaylOr's Army.
Richmond, July 2

Richmond July %.
BY the arrival at New Orleans, of the steamer
James l. Day, we have adyices from the Brazos to
the 18th lust
The Mexican forces al San Luis Poiosi we're
yarously estima,ed,-by some, even, at fourteen
thousand. They are commanded by Gen. Vaeu-
cia, who, it was reported, would Join Santa Anna
with 5000 regulars
Gen. Woods troops were in good health. Gen.
Taylor has 100 days ratons. 500 wagons, and
1900 mules all waiting to move forward His
force amounted to 1900 men.
Gen. Urea, it is positively stated was at Vcto-
ria recently, and arrested the Gov. Of that place
and sent him to the Capital, charged with treason
against the Government
II is also said that Canales's son had been sho,
by him for reasonable correspondence being found
in his possession
The Department of Tamaulipas has been put un-
der contribution for a large sun Of money. Gen.
Urea departed TO enforce its collection with the
bayonet. II was reported that he left Victoria 10
attack Tampico, but this is not credited.
Caravajal is reported moving all oves the
country. letting few traders escape.
The intended march OF the Mexicans from San
Luis Potosi against Gen. Wool seems TO have been
abandoned.
Ii was rumored at San Luis Potos, on the Sth
that General Scott had marched from Puebla bu
countermaiesied on learning that resistance would
be offered to him when within 25 miles Of the Cap
ital.-N. Y Express.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05
Arrival Of the Steamship Washington.

hLEFLN DAYS LATEK FKOM EUROPE.
The steamship Washington arrived at New York
on Thursday last, al Ia o'cock, r. a., after very
favorable passage Of fifteen days
The Washington sailed on the 10Th ul, aud put
back on account OF coal. She has experienced heavy
westerly winds and haid during the passage.
The political news is moi Of much Importance, bun
the markets are.
There has been a rise in the corr market ia conse-
qucnce OF some unavOrabe weather OR crops; but ev-
efything promises abundant harvest in Europe and
the next steamer will probably show further decline
The Potato Rot is vafiously represented in Europe
by some TO be m the increase and nv others TO be
diminishing. The briteT opinion is, that the crops
but little affected bv il this season.
NJ Tesie a member Of the Chamber Of Deputies in
France has been on trial, upon charge Of bribery
The receipt Of 100000 francs as bnbe, was fully
proved. On the same night, and before the trial was
Though, he attempted TO commit suicide with pistols
lie failed Of his purpose. II Is said the pistols
supplied by his SON
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05
STATE OF VERMONT.

Probate District oil Marlboro.
In Probate Court, July 10, A. ID. iss7.
ZONES Milo NJ. Hatch Administrator upon the
~ estate OF EZRA HITCH, late of Halifax, ia
said district, decreased and files his Administration
count for examination and allowance.
WherrupoD, II is ordered that said Administrator
notify all prrsons interested, that this court will de-
eide upon the allowance Of said account, and decree
distribution Of said estate among the heirs Of said de-
ceased, at a session thereof 10 be holden at Chds'
Inn, 10 Wilmington, in said district, the last Thurs
day Of August, inst, by publishing q copy Of the
cord Of this order three weeks successfully in the Yer
mont Phenix, printed at Bratieboro, in said district,
previous 20 said time Of hearing.
A true copy OF Record,
so Attest, B. d. HARRIS, Reg'r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-05

M,zieO.-There is nothing Of interest from MeHco.-
There Of negotiation and probable peace
but nothing reliable.
The Expedition Of Col De Russey from TamPico is Sc
verely censured-ss rash and ill-advised
The 9Th Of July celebrated by army, at Monte
reyGen. Taylor eomPmen,ed by the following toast
Gea TsylOr.-we hail him the President; may
his civil be brilliant his military Chs aent
ment drunk with three times three)
Gen Taylor to respond 10 this senment and said
Mr. President and GeztleHeA-l have had the
ty aspire look for that elevated situation which has
just been alluded to- but If my teow-eOuntrymen think
proper to elevate In distinguished and honorable
position certainly shall do my bes, to diseharge the du
lies responsible position faithfully. Bat any other
candidate is preferred aud offered who may be com
peent THAI myself need not say that shall acquiesce
most eheerfuy in their decision and shall rejoice tina, there
in their gin.