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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14

TME DEBAry ia the House Of Representatives of the
United States npon the proviso for preventing the aequ.
slon ofany slave territory duTng the present war with
Mexico has produced strong sectional speeches from
members, rPrcsen ting each side Of Mason & DIons lne
and the southern ,embefs declare that If the provision is
adopted The Union is at end. The Missouri eomprom-
Use Of SO 80 is assumed be touched and this
line would give 10 slavery The city OF Santa Fe Monterey
the Pacific and the bay Of ST. Francisco On Thursday
Mr. Dsrgan Of AAbi asked the Of Georgia Ala
hama and Mississippi 10 fight battles make free
States and demanded the territory south Of 70 30 for
slave territory The correspondent OF the United States
Gazette saws.
Mr. Dargan warned the North against any such attempt
to Interfere with Them he believed that would result
in severance OF the Union He thought that under the
circumstances Of the II subject that should
gravey considered by The Executive whether any territory
should be acquired taken from Mexico lie also Of
opnlon that the army ought be point here
intended to establish boundary leaving Mexico to
herself but saying TO her that she Keep her
side OF the line between
In rPy to Mr. Dargin, MIR Grover, Democratic men,
Der from New York, spoke with equal dreetness and
ability and created much sensation The correspondent Of
the Baltimore Patriot says Of Mr. Growers remarks
In answer To inenogatoes propoanded by mbers to
him while he speaking, he said he would go for the bill
under consideration aud for carrying the IL he
knew there would be restriction OF slavery in the
tory which might acquire IL would be out OF place 10
put such restriction into the bill under discussion but il
right and proper Tor II TO be engTaled upon such bill
his colleague M Preston King had brought forward
Tie did fear diss oluon of the Union Why it
Constitution stipulated The North would adhere to the
compact. Slavery might remain where il existed but
part Of the compact for the North To yield to the
South the privilege OF extending it's peculiar institution
acquire Aud because the North will stand by the Const
tuition consent tn the extension Of slavery
territory that he admitted into the Union, he said
Southern gentlemen rise up and declare that the Union IS
in danger, and will be dissolved
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14

STRANGE DiscovERY -Gibrahar, March, 1915.
A few days ago the Chief Justice of Gibraltar had
some workmen employed at his house aud while
one Of them was digging near the dining-room
window he perceived an opening, which he found
was very deep,;-He with some others, and the
Chief Justice himself ventured down the aperture,
aud aiier descending about 40 leetalmostperpe
rlarly, came 10 a very narrow passage. which led
TO most beautiful cave staactites hanging about
as white as snow, and of various iorms-some like
caulihowers In the midst Of all this was a human
skeleton, sticking fast TO the rock and the bones OF
dog beside il, having become petr6ed. The
Chief Justices house (which is an old oAe) is inn
mediatey over the cave. walked out on the 4th
inst to examine the bones. II is quite melancholy
to see the skull the water has dropped on the
lower Jaw till it has run down aud hardened, Civ.
ing il the appearance of beard. Some parts are
quite peirhed. The scalp still remains, and the
veins on the left side very distinct. 1t is just
like stone, and is Clipped here and there, that
tbe bone Of the skull appears, though very white,
in come places like ivory. The nose likewise has
moi decayed and the remaining parts are also stone.
The bones of the right hand were fastened to the
right side Of the head that the poor creature has
The appearance Of having laid down aud died, very
probably Of starvation, with his hand under his
head, which is half turned round as if he or she
had been looking up. The entire set OF teeth were
beautifully perfect, but the front Of the lower
jaw dropped when il was moved. There is some
Of the back bone, bones. leg. ribs end thigh /;
10 fact, believe they have them all complete The
bones Of the dog lay beside the human bones.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14
SAVINGS BANK.

The Annual Meeting Of the Wndham Providenl
Institution for Savings was holden on the 9th inst
and the following persons were elected officers for the
year ensuing
N. b. WILLISTON, PRESIDENT.
DANIEL KELLOGG, V. PRESIDENT
L. g. MEAD, TREAsURER.
JOSEPH CLARK, SECRETARY.
Trustees;
G. C. HALL, ISRAEL LAWT0N,
ASA KEYES, JOHN RICE, JR.,
JOSEPH STEEN, ELLERY ALBEE,
HENRY SMITH, BARNARD LYNDE,
ii. S. MOVES, w. Ii. ROCKWELL,
s. +. THOMPSON, PHINEAS MATHER,
EBEN'R HOWE, JR., SAMUEL BUTTON.
CALVIN TOWNSLEY,
Board of Investment;
HENRY SMITH, SAMUEL BUTTON,
G. C. HALL, C. TOWNSLEY
In addition 10 The foregoing, the following Gentle
men are members Of the Corporation, TO any of whom
reference may be had for information by persons wish
ing to make deposits:
AUSTIN ORCHARD, JOHN BARRETT,
PHlNEHAS WHITE, ASA BOYDEN,
ROYAL EARLE, HOSEA F. BALLOU,
LAFAYETTE CLARK, GEORGE NEWMAN,
RUFUS X. HENRY, WILLIAM HARRIS.
This new ship may now be considered fairly launch
ed and we understand she has already taken aboard a
very fair cargo of cash. May prosperous gales attend
her. We doubt not, under the direction of the expe
Tenced officers and crew who have her n charge she
will bring in rich profits 10 those who freight her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14

%, William Whitman Esq, one of the oldest inhabiian
Of Hartford died 10 that city the 18th the advanced
age of e6 He had been many years Clerk Of the Town
and the city, and connected with highly respectable
family his father having been OF the settled clergymen
of the Aner leaving College he studied Law with
Judge Trumbpll the author OF McFinga There is a
mantle, and sadly interesting story connected with this
Whitman family, which Is still in The recollection Of the
conneclicut people beautiful and highly accomplished
sister. in the polished circle in which she moved in
the unorunsis events Of her ie pefgured the principal
character described in fictitious work called the Coqueite
or Eliza WaTion. She died at Danvers, near Salem IN
l7Ss the age 81 having gone to that place to live and
die IN secuson handle stone there marks her grave
Springfield Rapntlieas,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14

SINGULAR CUsroM.--N. P. Willis speaking Of
the church Of ST. Nichoias. thus alludes 10 a very
sensible custom Of ibe Germans:
III was here, by tls way. that first became
aware Of very sensible Germaa cus,om-that Of
concentrating The coughing and nOse-biOping dur
ing serViee+ims. The Clergyman stops at different
periods Of his discourse Steps back from his pulpit
stand, and biOWs his Rose--ihe entire congreg alton
initiating his example. and disturbing the service
with the operation at no other time"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14

The number Of immigrants who arrived at new sr
from Europe during the month Of December last W. 80
en- thousand niHe hundred and sereRftcO, oil wo ace,
were from the British domnions in Europe ana ,,s 10
from the old world state that throughout every a for
EUROPE the people making preparations 70 thsi
me United States in the spring. and the indications eee,
sion TO our population, than was ever seen before p"
year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14

M We have received the 6si two numbers Of new weekly
paper printed at Springfield and CabOtve Mass called The
Bay State Weekly Coure-J c. Holland, editor and ProPn
eor tpurpors be independent literary newspaper for
the family very handsome appearance, and is dled
with variety Interesting matter both original and selected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14

Pork The pork houses have generally ceased operations
The number oil hogs killed here this will vary but
little from 62OOO being decrease Of something
600 from last years business Well informed persons think
the decrease IN Cincinnati will amount to least 100000
louisville COEr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14

SheePtor Mr., Clay Mr. Clay has imported lot Of eight
Leicester sheep, the original cost Of which twenty
guneas per head and which represented to be hardy
that during forty two days at they did not loose
gle meal and although the voyage was very rough they
landed in hne order.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-14

Treasury Notes outstanding LIST January is47 1874
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-31

~ ~-nr.rOn OCEAN STEAM NAVTGATION
>/EzSTE@g COMPANY-Uni.ed States Mail Line to
L/MMNXkIaC owes and Southampton. and Bremen.
<-SzEIks&W The splendid new steamship WASH Nc
z144&n4TON 1850 burhen. Frederic Hewitt,
commander will from Ne~ York the 23d September,
c,rrying tn United States Mail.
She will touch Cowes aud Southampton land passen-
gers and fright aud deliver the mails Cor England and
Belgium and will then proceed Bemerhavsn Returning.
will cave Bpmsrhayen the 18th October.
The WASHINGTON built in the strongest manner. with a
view to beng ship Of and subject any
time inp cnn by officers appointed by the President both
duriag and after coufructou.
She has OF 1000 horse power eaoh and accom-
m,dst,ors for 20 pas.enRers
Pssase from New York 20 Southampton or g Bremen
She win carry about 300 feight winch will Be charged
according the Of the goods Offering letters
through the Ps Office Parcels for which bills Of
ladi will be signed. will be charged IS each;
Navigation company. As Viii I'm street corner Of Wall
n MILLS. General Agent.
Agents at eouthsnpton. DAY, CROSKEY x ROSS.
al Bfemen :. 80. q. A. HEINEKEN co.
Havre ........ WILLIAM ISELlN,
The secon steamer Of the line ia due OF construc
on AID h. readiness In The ensuing fall au29fh
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ST. LOUIS, August 20, 1s47.
Affairs at the Farthest West-Inteiig enee from 81.
Louis

ST. LOUIS, August %, ls47
Affairs at the Fdrthea West-Inteiiig ence from ST.
Louis
party Of fifteen mens headed by Capt. Drake of the
British navy, have just arrived from Oregon via Fort
Hall They started few days after Mr. Huber and
party whose arrival here ten days since have al
ready announced They bring additional informa-
ton Of interest. They encountered hostile Indians
nor met with molestation Of any kind
Capt Fischers company Of mounted men also arrived
yesterday from Santa Fe They left New Mexico at
the time with Capt Dents command, but travelled
slowly They saw no hostile Indians The different
volunteer companies were met going out getting along
at snail's pace Lieut. Love was met near Santa Fe
He with his ninety Dragons and S3OO0o0 had been or
the Plains more than two months.
The returned volunteers received to-day by tb'
through the streets they escorted to the Park"
beautiful in the vicinity Of the city and address
ed by Hon James b. Bowlin, in English, and Rev Mr.
Flicker, In German-Capt + % company being composed
almost exclusively OF Germans By the way, It Is
what amusing to with what eagerness the German
emigrsnts offer themselve volunteers for the New
Mexican service The pay is what they deem good espe
ciay when the acres considered and them many OF
them having been reared to arms the purst Is quite
genial.
Within the last few months st. Louis has become
more noted for crime, considering It's population,
than any city in the Union wrote you Of the disgust
ing rape case of McComus. Since then, two others still
more shocking. have been perpetrated 0'Bryan, an
rishman has been arrested FOR assauting the
little girl six years Of age; and man. hitherto res
pectabe named Kirkpatrick sixty Of age violated
the person OF little girl few days since and abscoD
ded In tho latter instance, the child Is much injured
that her life is despared Of
few days since two sooundrcs assaulted lady In the
street by throwing vtrio In her face and then robbins
her Of money and jewelry to the value Of about $500
This done one Of the most public thoroug
Of the city, at high noon. Yesterday ooer Cozzens
Lieutenant of the 0uardone Of the very few efficient
members Of our arrested the scoundres and they
now In custody
Night before last general acas occurred In the up
per part Of the town between the police and den Of rsf
rowdes. Two watchmen were badly beaten and tbs
rugeadcr Of the gang Of rioters Tim Donohoe shot and
the watchmen were driven from the ground This
Donohoe had been defyng the police for time, and
Of his kidney, breaking his antagonists right leg
The main cause OF all this oua wry IL the inefciency
OF our police When the present Mayor into office
we had well organized and excellent police His Honor
very properly rsnomnated this force With scarcely an
sse-ptton n-v Council, however, would mot cornrn
hs nopinstiope, and must have new II got them
hssn sslsstsd,
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misctllnnaaus.

new mine OF iron ore has been found lot Of John
bowes,in ', liAms townsh p, which proms.s yield
rich reward One vein as been dug through eigntsen
feet without reaching It's end IL s easy access spd
o. tho beat quality - Essfon (Pa) -frrvr.
ltls stated that with the exception OF rv ni-s
south Of Black Creek, the telegraph posts ffs
Wsshinaten city " coiurnhte
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-31

In common with the community, generally
under the impression that in Of any accident to
Gen Scott that Gen Pillow would assume the command
of the army, being the only full Major General
present. after Scott An experienced officer Of the army
informs however that in his opinion this 10 not So
and that General Worth though only Major General
by brevet yet his brevet commission Is Of older
date than General Pillows full commission. and he
actually in command Major General he would
retain that command General Pillow. The point
is highly important and should be glad to learn
positively whether this is the correct view Of the
Nep Orleans Bulletin, August 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-31

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT KINGSTON, CANADA
TWENTY HOUSES BURNT "A calamtous fire oc-
CURED In Kingston Wednesday afternoon last, by
which upwards Of twenty families rendered house
less The fire took place in the very heart OF the city
at the corner Of Princess and Wellington streets; and
although all OF them wooden teucrnents IN greatly
dilapidated condition. The flames were hrst to
burst forth in the Of bakers shsp In Wellington
street and less than hour all the wooden buildings
in Wellington street all those In Queen street. and all
those in Princess street. entirely destroyed the fre
street the fire. proof warehouses Of Watkins
and the brick house occupied by the Upper Canada
Agency But tor these buildings the whole block would
have been burnt up, urously did the fire rage The
old Mansion House Hotel occupied the Gene
raj Military Hospitals, and unfortunately full of
ed; being next door 10 Mrs. Tabot's and having It's
rear buildings extending into the midst Of the names
The sick were ea,dy removed aud, the weather being
warm, the removal was attended with more inconve-
nience than danger the hospital furniture also
moved but the soldiers worked well and by staying the
nre at Mrs Tabotis and Mr. Watkins the Hospital
saved The Of the susrcrs cannot learn, the
buildings burnt being very deDssy populated but those
recoeot Mr.. John George, Mr., w Wilkinson,
Mr.. Sparkle, MIR. A. Smythe, Mr. Giliard Mr. White,
aud MIR Elmer. Mr. Mcconnell lost a houso, and Mr..
Harnell lost another both well rented but the rest OF
the property belonged to the estates OF the ato e.
Cartwright and Robt Drummond, EsQurss aud tho
ground being valuable than rented ss II
but little loss We also happy state that
owing prompt and able assistance the greatest por.
ton Of the sufferers goods and furniture sayed 40
that the rendering them houseless OF business
the greater portion OF their loss The CITY will -
deed be gamer for the buildings had iorg been dis.
grace to the place and the burnt part when rebuilt
hope will prove an ornamsnt-H Kingston (Cdrada)
TIhfP. .9ug %
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Brooklyn City Intelligence

SEVERE ILLNESS JUDGE DowNINo-We regret TO
learn that Justice Downing seized with apoplec-
tic fit ON Sunday and being extremely corpulent his
friends entertain little hope Of his recovery Yesterday
morning he infensble, and to all appearance much
CoRoNER's INquEsr-An inquest was held yesterday
afternoon the body OF lad named James Ralph,
who to his death by falling from the head Of
was taken up nssnsibe, doctor called in who ap
piled the proper remedies, but without effect H.
conveyed home to his afflicted parents but died shortly
afterwards. verdict rendered accordingly
NEw FrRRiEs-The proprietors Of the new Bridge
street ferry have succeeded in getting license from the
Ferry Commissioners and IT will go into operation
We understand the Union Ferry Company have agreed
TO LEI them have the Of their boats until they
make some permanent arrangements Of their own. This
company ought to reduce the ferriage to
There is much doubt but IL would pay well and In
crease the travel amazingly on their line.
AssAULrING SOMA man named John McNamee
arrested for dangerous assault upon his IL
appears that difficulty occurred with his WIFE and
he became enraged, and seized earthen bowl, and
threw at her head with great force Instead Of striking
her as intended 1t struck their son, aged about
twelve years In the face, producing dreadfal wound
Ills awfully cut, and hung by carthage
His eye IL Is feared will also be- destroyed Two physi
clans Immediately called In, who dressed the
wounds. The father was Immediately committed to the
cells bail having been refused him. until the lad would
be pronounced out Of danger II s remarkable that the
deceased perfectly sober when he committed the rssh
act.
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e sS Sses%HS;I :..aaId a.; :ssEs
vii po.'t!veiy sail q above. her TeIulsi day;
ssd:sss: apply board. SS;,Y;SS;Sa wall
The packet ship GARRICK, Capt: B. j H. TissE win
succssdhs Sheridan and ss the 18Th Of Oct her regular
SO FOR LlVERPOOL.-Ths New Line:-RrguIar
81 TaE c :ss
phnp 1880 tons burhen will sail as above her
For freight or passage having splendid large eomfoa
state rooms and CABIN apply 70 the captain on board pier No.
o. "' sue . wootbHGfI MNTURN. 81 South st.
The new packet ship CONSTITUTION, 1900 ton. burthen
Capt John Britton will succeed the Queen Of the WeS and
sail on her regular day. 2st Of October a&rc
N&R FOR LIVERPOOL. Only regular packet of the
S I aS IA; loo sss
Capt Deano will sail positively on the 9th September.
The accommodations for cabin cabin aud s.eeage
Of securing ber!h. should maks cation board
foot sS o. MAI Maldsnaie' or to JOSEPH MeMqRRAY
.nfR ROCHE, BROTHERs & CO.-PAssAGE TO
and from Liverpool per Black Ball Line Of Packets
land Remittances to Ireland &c. 80
sail for Liverpool "wednesday the first q september her
regular Gay For Of cabin second cabin and stesrsFe
s viii from Liverpool on frs, of
s sas
3;s s$sii: '!iSs ~ T.: ,,
will he paid the various branches throughout Great Britain
ROCHE. BROTHERS & CO..
No. 8, Fulton street, New York,
o,,v next door TO ths Fulton ton Rsnb
l. ina OfI LAVA YpOoln EAfx su1S
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6A& FOR NEW OkLEANS-Louislana and New
1850 York Line Of Packen-The splendid fast sailing
espackct ship HUDSON p. Page master, il now load
ing and viii positively sail September - her regular day
modations apply board Orleans wharf foot of Wall
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ship Oswego Capt Ingesoll, will succeed the
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NhLihNG oFF-The subscribers beg leave respectfully
70 can he attention OF the public to the following list of
rcles, winch WILL in consequence of the advanced stage
e season, be offered, without regard to value,
s are determined 10 close them out before the spring:
9MD yards super ingram Competing, choice patterns
IWD do medium and low-priced carpetng
'VD do sRper thrce-ply do
lew pieces Brussels do
VO very rich chenille rugs
w do tued do low priced
Sul PAIRS Whitney blankets, every size
ouo yards datnnsk moreens, every shade
Tlt curtain fixtures, newest styles
.,aole dalnasks, damask cloths, napkins
Ihowellngs, linen shcetiug
,,iilow-casc shcetings, table covers
iarsellcs quilts embroidered muslin curtains
fu, IN short general OF furnishing articles
heo 5WO yards very rich and beautiful silks, satins, NC
great variety
0'W yards Cash. d'ccosSe, mouselmes dc aine, Nc.
.5VV ITO black alpacas, every quality
lshincfe, Ierkerri, silk. and other shawls
tencl and English merinoes
leulstitchcd and tpcbordered clear-awn, and linen
cambria handSerchiels
nnlk cotton, Cashmere, and alpaca hosiery
Ma, silk, and merino gloves
bread laces and cdglngs
gNi>s and cambria usertings and edgings
Iench worked collars. lace capes
,.,lsoe handkerchief. silk cravats
rihslahs, chntles, Calicoes. NC.
ugvthef with many other useful articles, which will,
WI ms date, he offered unprecedentedly low prices.
ESTEP, HOOE a. CO,
Jan 25-2w