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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Connecticut and PassumPsie Ripers Rail Road AT the
last meeting Of the Directors Of this road the second in.
samen Of s. per share ordered be paid on the 2J
of January, and vote passed authorizing the President
and Chief Engineer proceed TO the immediate constr NC.
ton Of the road as far as Wells River.
The ST. JOhnsbury Caedonian says of the prospects Of
the road
We congratulate friends upon the prospect that this
important work is longer e be delayed The enterprise
stood better and the time doubt near when the
present slow and tedious method Of reaching the
is to be exchanged for the agreeable and expeditions and
cheap facilities Of a railway.
That the company will be compelled push on The work
10 the line speedily, there hardly be doubt for the
rapid progress Of the enterprise for connecting Montreal
with the Atanlc--of the Canadian section OF the enter
pnsew require the early completion of the work through
this State The grading, &c, Of the road from Montreal
to ST. Hyacnh has been contracted and proposals reeev.
ed 10 grade the distance from the latter place 10 Sherooke
and ii is contemplation understand to contract ne Il
spring. fur the grading Of the road for is miles between
Sherbrooke and Derby Line This will leave but about Is
miles uncommenced Of the distance from Montreal 10 Der
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

How does it happen since the New Tariff went into op-
eraon that hear nothing from the Loco Foco Presses
about the beneficial influence has exerted in raising the
prices Of farming produets How do they account for the
fact that prices have fallen with slmOs, unexamped rapid
y since the Is, Of December Ill, they lower in the
markedly fifteen twenty per cent than they were year
ago notwithstanding the foreign demand oceasoned by the
destitute and starving condition Of the inhabitants Of EuroPe
Long 5fOrs the TanG went into operation, they able
point their readers its beneficial effects very clear
ly II -four % so per bb in consequence Of
the from Europe, was all owing to the New Tariff
Now il the Tariff caused the price Of produce 10 rise seOrs
went into operaonh has also caused its fall since went
into operation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Gen Scott This distinguished officer goes we under.
stand to Mexico, with full powers control the operations
Of ur army there IL negotiations opened with Santa
Anna The hero Of Lundys Lane will undertake. the more
difficult duties Of the dplomas w trust that in this
latter sphere he will be successful than pre-
negoaiors all Of whom have been most iamuusly bam
boozled by the one legged Mexicun Gen will pio
coed to Camargo and organize the forces there and about
the 10Th OF January he will depart for Tampco with such
forces be drawn from the Rio Grandr and with such
Of the levies reach him by thut time From
TampoO he will take up the line Of march an Lusand
eecling junction with Tayors FORCE he will commence
the siege Of San Luis with force Of fifteen or twenty
thousand men--N o. Della.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

GREAT FIRE IN NoRTHAMPToN.--A fire was
discovered in the Dry Goods store of Mr. Elijah
Powers in Merchants Row about eleven o'clock
Tuesday evening, and the building being Of wood,
the flames spread so rapidly, that i. was impossible
to save anything Of value in his large stock of
goods. His books, which were near the door, were
fortunately rescued. The FIRE extended lmmedi
ately TO the adjoining STORE under the same roof
occupied by d. Converse, Shoe-dealer. A consd.
cradle portion ofihe goods Of Mr. Converse, 10 the
lower room, were saved. He was insured for 1900
which it is hoped will nearly cover his loss Mr.
Powers estimates his loss at $4,000, and he was
insured for $4,000.
The store occupied by Mr. Powers, belonged TO
the Bull estate, and was insured for 8 900 which
is probably not much below the loss. The other
store belonging to Harvey Kirkland, ESQ.,, was in.
sured for 5000, which will nearly cover bis loss.
The brick store of Mr. John CLARK, adjoining
the store of Mr. Powers, was repeatedly on FIRE at
the roof, which is Of wood, and at one time was in
great hazard. 1t is, however, not much damaged
and his goods escaped with slight injury by wa
ter, to some of them. The substantial brick store,
adjoining that of Mr. Converse, aud occupied by
Wilson s. Slarkweather, resisted the FIRE admira.
bly,. II is apparently but very slightly injured.
The origin Of the fire is not certainly known,
but II is supposed TO have taken from the stove
When the door was burst open, the Ere was in the
back part OF the room near the stoye.-- Hamp.
Gaz.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

~ We have been requested by one Of the great
caught his bachelor friends abroad against visiting
Baiteboro, under any circumstances for a, lesst
months 10 come. The matrimonial epidemic prevails at
the presen, me alarming extent and though he hss
manfuy wi,hstood the wies aud ssiagcns Of Cupid for
thirty ong enssee years. he feels great confidence in
his ability hold out much longer nsainst the combined
attacks from without and within. lie wishes his friends
be warned in
We make Prctenlons to superior rklI in interpreting
loves hierogphcs, but from certain indications be
mentioned fear poor friend will be forced to
der at discretion ere il be long. Poor ieilew
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

A False HandOne of the prisoners escaped from Sing
Sing Prison on "Wednesday by Ingenious expedient
The prisoners conducted from the workshops to the
cells in parties Of co. when all in their cells the
keepers go round and them each convict putting his
hand through The bars TO indicate his presence All appa.
renty responded In this Wednesday evening"
Yesterday morning however, passing Of the cells
sentry heard something fall He raped, and receiving
no answer, opened the cell Lo the bird had Town. eav.
facts known. The fugitive employed one of the
convcts TO stick the hand In the bars of his cell while he
remained in the workshops from which he easily escaped
He had carved the hand 10 his out the shaynqs
every morning 70 The wofkshop.-N Y Tribune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

ns- Mr. Philip Barrett %, has lett at our office a
Cottonwood sprout, nine feet and four inches 10 length.
and Ia inches in circumference al the butt, all the
growth OF the pas, sumner! The sprout grew from
the roofs of stump on the Island, and was entirely
destitute of branches and Of leaves. Who says
this is not fertile country
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Hon Alexander Barroac, wing u S. Senator from Lou.
isians died Bamuu's Hotel in Baltimore, The 18th
uli lie had left Washington the friend ofthe Hon. q.
Davis Of Kentucky, with view to the adjustment of the
difficulty with Mr. Bayly of Va taken i'll very sudden.
ly and so violently battle the skill Of the best medical
advisers lie has for several years past served the country
as u 8 Senator from Louisiana with integrity and ability
Although living in the very locus of the Texas conspiracy
he resisted Ration from the first TO the last with zeal
and eonsaney worthy Of the better days Of the Republic
That opposition had already ensured his retirement from
the Senate the 9TH Of March next when his would
have expired His place will be temporarily filed by
appoinlee cf Gov Johnson-a loeoIoeo Of course.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Map Of As1ieoAn excellent Map of Mexico, including
Yucalaa and Upper California, together with Texas the
Gulf OF Mexico, &c, has jus, been published by s. August
Mitchell, Phsdrlphia. Il is very nppor,une pobca.
ton aud shood be in the hands Of every who wishes
to follow undersandingy the operations of army
Mexico Il adopts the Presidents notions Of the boundary
line between Texas aud Mexico but that serious OBJ
lection the work-nobody will be deceived by it, Copies
may be obtained al Mr. Stems Bookstore
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

General Hamsr who died at Monterey recently, where
he serving the commander Of the OHIO forces
member elect to The Both Congress- from the 9Th district Of
Ohio, now represented by Nh Mcdowell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Great Depot Worcester. Depot is be erected in
Worcester for the accommodation Of the Eve railroads
which enter To enter that place The building
10 be reproo the main part to be 100 feet by so feet
ing the whole length Of the building siz hundred feet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

I'm .a6iiefed Fapsily. --Within a few weeks the
most distressing affection has fallen upon the family
OF Hon. Gavin Soace o! Bridgeport. At the time Of
the melancholy intelligence Of the death OF VIM. ID.
Solace, who lost on board the Atlantic, reached
his parents, the mother of Mrs Solace was lying al
the point Of death, and younger brother of the ill
fated young dangerously sick Of ,yphus
fever. Both have since died. IL is not two years
since Judge SoInce lost by death promising son Of
10 years OF age.--Vergennes Permonfer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Discussion Of Savery in Baltimore The Baltimore cor
respondent Of the New York Tribune writes follows
10 every heart mbued with the least portion Of phan
lhroPy, the present aspect Of things in Baltimore be-
highly cheerng complete revolution in public opinion Is
being happily effected Some weeks sgohe question: will
The abolition OF slavery In Maryland Tend The prosperity
Of the state was proposed in debating society imposed
o. highly Intelligent men While he nsgatice not de
ncienl IN ingenuity and great TACT is acknowledged that
The abFmafps have employed OF
argument that has thrown food Of light this hitherto
one.slded question in Maryland To such the
hsnt has been from day day and is likely
conuane for several weeks"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Maryland. The Legislature Of Maryland met at Anna.
polls the 2slh ut add Governor Pfa delivered his an
nual Message on the following day. The Hon John p.
Kennedy unanimously elected Speaker of the House
Delegates
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

a Veieraa Editor Retired Mr. Prentias the senior part
and editor Of the Keene N II Sentinel reres from the
establishment the end Of the present volume. lie
meneed the paper rtyegh years ago. add has been
nected with Il ever Since. g.U -f ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Factory Burnt We learn from the Worcester Spy that
large stone mill belonging to Syyanus Iolbrook Esq,
trely destroyed by FIRE. II filed with machine
ny, none Of which was saved
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

DO The Winchester Brass Band gave Concert at
Wan,sstiquet Hall, on Tuesday evening We were not
present. but hear spoken ofa very creditabe per.
Torrance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

The Legislature Of New York met Tuesday, and tina,
of Massachusetts, Wednesday The Legislature Penn
sylVunS, Mississippi, New Jersey louisiana and Mich
gan, meet on the I'd Tuesday Of January.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

But little business has been done by Congress during
past week in consequence of he death and funeral services
of the Hon. Alexander Barrow u s. Senator from Louis.
lana.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Iowa SESAroR- Extraordinary Developments. -
We have already announced the organization Of the
Legislature OF Iowa by the election Of the Locoioco
officers in the Senate and OF Wings 10 the House -
No papers have been received from any town in the
State for nearly three weeks past and we be
supposed TO be in possession OF regular proceedings.
letter IRON the seat Of government dated the 10Th
inst, informs as that il was probable that The legisa.
ure would GO into the election ol Senators to repre-.
sent the new State in Congress- on Tuesday last. II
that was the case We shall know, in few days, who
have been chosen Bot the letter diseloses matter
Of more importance.
On the 10Th inst, Immediately on the assembling Of
the House after dinner ofihs day, Mr. King, member
from Keokuk counyrose in his place and asked leave
TO make siaiement-which was granted. lie thea
informed the House, that MIR Marshall, lawyer from
Lee county had been negotiating with him from the
second day Of the session up TO that time vote for
Gen Dodge-tha his first offer a suit OF clothes
and 500 in cash, which was increased he held OF
for higher wages, TO the promise Of DID fat office
and much money he wished He stated also
that Marshall told him there six thousand dollars
there secure Dodge's election and that on Tuesday
Marshall gave him fifteen dollars to bind the bargain
which he (Kiugl BY the advice OF friends took
These are the leading facts When King took his
scat, Clinton and conlee, democratic Possums,' rose
and stated that they too, could "a tale unfold whenev-
CT Intercepted.
The House at once raised a committee TO inyesti-
gate facts, and the SrrReania Arms took Marshall in
TO custody. During King speech il is said that some
Of the Royal Family were pesent and that they look
ed black a thundeT-cloud.
To give Mr. king an excuse for voting for Dodge a
set Of instructions procured directing him 10 vote
for Democratic Senators. Mr. King made auson 10
these instructions in his speech; said that every man
who signed them voted against him. that he receiv-
ed his instructions al the ballot box;' that he was
elected Whia,' and should vote with his party
We are promised early report the result of the
Investigation. II The charges Sustained we think
il ought TO satisfy the people of Iowa that Locofoco-
ism has had Us sway long enough in that SIae,--St.
Louis RspuJ. isth inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Postage The Postmaster Of New York city has given
notice that all payments Of postage for all less than
dollar must be in American coin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

The great Van Ness has been decided last against
the petition Of the Plaintiff, Mrs Conner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

W Kings majority 10 the Cd Congressional District,
Mass la00 Mr. Palfrey is elected in the 4h Dis
lrie by majority Of from 100 TO 200. ,.Nl liHH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

Governor Smith of Virginia recommends that al free
blacks Be expelled from the State The Governor Loco
Foco of course.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

The late Edward Sheldon Of Ibis city effected an in
surance Of $4,000 on his life the Mutual Benefit Life 10
surance Company. This has been promptly paid by
the company aud the family Of Mr. Sheldon have received
the benefit OF his prudent oreaghL-Pro1ienes Jour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

ter ragged absse 90 degrees dsgree OF warmth almost
known at this time Of the year Bees aud butterflies and
eaterPiiisn made their appearance in various places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07

who already have had experience in this vocalon.-
During this time tlcy will be admitted into the State
Normal School, on institution for educating teachers,
for which the State Of NJ York pays ten thousand dol
lars annually and which is admirably conducted Here
they will learn improved methods Of education rs car
red forward both in the Teachers Department and in
the Model Schools connected with H.. Al the same
time Miss ]eecher and the ladies' associated with her,
will aid IN their preparation in other respects Miss
Beecher, during The month, viii give lectures on the
best modes of organizing SCHOOL, in different eircum-
stances, on modes Of governing schools by moral and
religious motives, and yet 10 avoid sectariansm,
on methods Of introducing certain branches Of Domes-
tic Economy into schools the difficulties peculiar TO
different kinds Of schools and modes Of meeting hem
and on the peculiar states Of society in different pof
lions Of the West the difficulties 10 be met, add the
modes Of accommodating to them. Mics Bceeher has
been practical teacher for fifteen years, and has ifav-
eled and resided in five Of the largest Western States
and given much attention 10 preparation for such in
strucons.
After this Of aiming, Miss Beecher and the
ladies associated with her, will be acquainted with the
character, tastes, habits, requirements and wishes Of
these Teachers and will also consult with those employ
ed at the West to raise up schools. Thus the BUSH
ness Of preparing the teachers and of locating them
properly can be performed with ease and success
In selecting teachers some will be taken for High
Schools some for Select Schools in large towns, some
Tor Common Public Schools and some 10 go as mis-
sionary teachers 10 the most neglected and destitute
places.
II expected that in most cases, tuition fees viii sup
port the teachers, and that where good situations are
provided, the previous expenses will be refunded TO
the Central Committee, TO be again used for the same
purpose.
Afle experiment Of this Kind has been success
fully accomplished ii can be repeated again and again,
both at The East and al the West. And il will be the
prominent aim Of this enterprise TO a constant
supply of highly qualified female teachers Tor every
department OF education, and 10 make such arrange
ments that they shall always be appropriately located
An arrangement will be made shortly to meet all ap.
plcaions Of persons and places wishing good teachers
so soon as this plan goes into operation, Of which
tce will be given in the newspapers generally.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-07


SENATE.-A message from the President was
received and read. He asks an increase oil the '''
my, and the appointment Of Lieutenant Genera"
Referred to the Military Committee
A memorial for aid for the projected Railroad 70
the Pacific, and memorial to bring the war WIN
Mexico to speedy close, were presented
The bill TO reduce and graduate the public Janus
came up and was made the special order Tor Mon'
day next.
The Senate went into Executive session. anu
soon after adjourned.
BOUSE.-Mr Preston King asked leave 10 ",
troduce bill, substantially transcript Of ina. o.
last session. appropriaing $4,000 TO enable u,0
President to conclude treaty ofpeaee WIN NeN'
90.
The House refused TO suspend the rules to re-
ceve il, 80 TO 50.
A message was received from the President rec.
ommending earnestly the adoption oflbe Seerel"y
Of Wars suggestions for increasing the elleleno'
and better organization of the army for an W
crease oflhe officers in the regular army, ana P",,
iicularly in the higher grades. and for The appoint
ment OF General officer 10 take command o. ''
the forces in the field during the war "a.
The President says that it is desirable llu' H. ~.
Gent measures be taken TO terminate the ws' ~.
fore the warm season commences. lie cans WV
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-15
Georgia.

The new Legislature of Georgia convened
at Milledgeville on Monday, the 1st inst. In
the Senate, Andrew ]. Miller (Whis) was cho-
sen Speaker by 25 votes to 20 for DUNCAN
Loco, and l scattering. VIM. II. Crawford
(Whig-son of the VIM. II. Crawford who
was Secretary of the Treasury, and formida-
BILE candidate for President in 1920 was cho-
son Clerk by "a to 20 for J. Hill, and scat
tering. In the House, Charles J. jenkins
(Whig) was chosen Speaker by 6S votes to
so for Mr. Jackson, and 9 scattering; +. A.
Owen (Whig) Clerk. The retiring Gov.
Crawford Message is long and able, and en-
t;rely devoted to State affairs. 1t represents
the financial condition of Georgia as healthy
and rrosperous.-B0stoa a las.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-15
DOMESTIC PORTS.

NEW oRLEANs--Ar I'd, ships Gondola. IIutchin-
son, Thomaston Euma Watts, Watts, York; 3D.,
Geo Washington, bence Cheshire, Boston ADV ship
Harriet Augusta, for Liverpool, wanting 400 bales
baruue Lowell, for York, 9th.
WILMINGTON, NC.-Ar nh, sch Iowa, Hyler,
Thomaston. Cid 5th, brig Rowland, Watts, Orleans.
PHILADELPHlA-Cld 18th, brig Demarara, Blanch-
ard, Boston.
NEW YORK-Ar llth, barque Hersche Savannah;
schs Vandaer, M'lntyre, Georgetown, Me; New Eng
land Snow, Thomaston Sid barque w Stevens
NEW HAVEN-Ar 18th, sch Monterey, Washburn,
Delaware City.
DOsToN-Ar 18th, brig Almira, Bachelor, Nuevi-
tas, Oct u schs Jane Yates, Yates, Bangor; Lucille
Winchenbach, Waldoboro'; Maria Jane, Graves, and
John. Nordstrom, Wiscasset Ann, Alley, Dresden
Watcrvle, Cove, and Odd Fellow, Beals, Augusta /;
Elizabeth Curtis, Bowdonham 1Oth Anegan, Stahl,
Philadelphia. Cid barque Sarah Boyd, Drummond,
Havana briggs Caharine, Starer, Bath Gem, Merrill,
do to load for Matanzas sch Caharine, MNear, Hal
lowell Sid sch Hanover.
l2th) briggs Juan de Cartaeena, Gray, York Lex
ington, Shaw, Richmond for Boston; schs Bremen,
Waldoboro for Salem Charles, Richmond Tor boston
Sarah, hence for do; Two Sons, 1homaston tor Exc
ter Duroc Danariscoa for Boston Adeline, Banch-
ard, Gardiner for Salem.
BANGoR-Cld 10th, brig Julia Payson, Preble, New
York.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-15
LOUISIANA ELECTION.
Arrival from Galveston.

New Orleans papers to the 4th inst have
received. Nothing later from Mexico. Thibo-
deaux, wing, is reelected to Congress.
The returns indicate the re- election OF Ilar-
monson.
So far, there are-whigs, Senators, II Rep
resentatives. Democrats, Senators, II Rep
rescntati, es-whig gain, Senator and 3 Rep
resentatives.
The Galveston arrived on the lst.
An Indian Council has been held at Austin
Il was favorable to peace.
Corn, a dollar and quarter per bushel.
Four deaths in Galveston per week
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-15

To Launched, on Saturday, from the ways
of LARRABnE s. ALLEN, a splendid ship, cal
led the "FoREsT KING" She is between one
thousand and eleven hundred tons burthen.
Her length is 167 feet; breadth OF beam, 80
feet inches depth of hold % ID feet
Her frame il of Southern Oak ceiling of hard
pine. She is almost three decker, and can
be made such with trihing expense, as her
poop and forecastlc decks nearly meet
She is owned by RUFUS X. PAGE, of Hal
lowell, his son, Capt. WIN. r. PAGE, formerly
Capt of the steamer Marmora, and Capt.
THOMPSON, of New York. She is to be COM
manded by the latter named gentleman.
We hope the owners will not follow the
custom of having ships built here hail from
New York. The Forest King is fine ship
enough to hail from Bath.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-15

The annexation of all Mexico wottld come
pretty near giving the Catholics majority in
the extended United States 1t is intimated
that the Archbishop at Baltimore favors the
war for the purpose of bringing about such
wholesale annexation.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-15

A young Frenchman assembled from 81.
Petersburg in balloon on the Dist ult., and
although the balloon was discovered floating
on the surface of the lake, the @ronaut had
not been heard of.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-15
A CARD.

The snbscr hers would tender their sincere thanks to
their fellowcitizens of brunswick and Topsan tor the
successful exertions which were made TO save their
Box Mill situate near the of the fire of this MORN
ing Al.NhH ~ m,tn,t,,.
SANFORD A. PERKINS.
Topsham, Nov. -, 1917
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DISASTERS. &C.

Sch Phoenix, (of N Yarmouih) Humphreys, FIN Prov
idence for Portland, struck Seguih Ledge lth inst
where she remained about two hours, which caused
her to leak badly She towed up by steomer North
Star, and will 60 on the railway to repair.