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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-04
Great Indian Battle.

A letter from gentleman at Council Bluffs dat.
ed on the 18th Of December, to his correspondent
in st. Louis, states that, on the previous day, a
band of the Omalas were met by band OF the
Sioux, in the neghborhood ofthe Bluffs that bat
tie ensued between them, and that the Sioux killed
sixty ofihe Omahas before the conflict terminated.
The following particulars are given in letter to
the ST. Louis Republican,
1t was cold.bIooded butchery Of women and
children, in the absence Of all the warriors of the
village. On the night Of the 18th and 18th, the
letter states war party Of Yancton Sioux Indians
defeated and destroyed fourteen tribes ofihe Omaha
tribe of Indians, located at The time al Woods
Bluffs, situated about sixty miles from this place
Beeview. The men and warriors Of the Onahas
had left the camp on hum, and the Sioux, soon
after they reached the camp, discovered that they
only had women and children 10 contend WITH
The slaughter was terrble-seventy.three were kill
led, and nineteen MORALLY wounded. Two men
made their escape-one Of them named Jos, LAT
eche, trader in the employ Of Mr.. Peter A. Sarpy
and at the time in charge Of a stock Of goods,
He ran from the campof blood bare-fooied, and
arrived at BeeyieR with both feet frozen. Mr.
Sarpy and Maj. Miller the,pEeseDt agent, despatched
party Of men to ascertain the facts, and they
hrmed. on their return, the report Of Laheche.--
They also reported that FIVE Of the Sioux Indians
had been killed. no doubt stabbed by the Omaha
squaws. Going twenty mikes further than the ground
Of the massacre they found the place where The
goods Of me trader had been divided among the
robbers.
Ii seems adds the letter, that fate is against the
Omaha Indians. -Four or FIVE days before this event
took place, on lodg, camping at Cabanne's old trad
ing house, was attacked by war party Of Ayonas,
commanded by the well-known chief White Cloud.
and four Of the men wounded, and one woman kill,
ed.
In the same number of the Republican is the fol-
lowing -
We are ia possession Of another letter from Fort
Scott, dated oR the 26Ih Of December describing
the exposed condition OF our western frontier We
ase told, IN shis letter, Of daily outrages by the In
dams. committed east and west OF the state line 1t
is said that the Osages, returning (rom their fall
hunt met the rumor chat tlseir agent had been rob-
bed Of part Of their annuity and that the remah.
der had been TAKEN for their safety, aud deposited
ia the bank at Springfield, a distance Of 1850 miles
from the place OF payment The Indians caused
the agent 10 be arrested by the aid Of the civil law
90 miles east of the state boundary line, and he
was permitted TO proceed only after several days
deienion 10 secure his safe progress 10 Jefferson
city, he was compelled TO employ twenty armed
men. ia addition to the United States Coree with
him. ft a 1Il
We 10 possession, sage the letter, OF informa-
ton that the Sac and Usage Indians have recently
held council IN the Osage nation, the object Of
which was TO unite their forces and influence, 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-04
From the Vermont Chronicle.
Annual Meeting Of the Vermont Temper
ance Society.
SpIlnqfeId, Ian. 10, Is47.

Springfield, Jan. co. 1871.
The Annual Meeting OF the Vermont Temperance
Society was called to oner by Hon. y. Howe, Vice
President and J. w. Richardson, Esq, was chosen
Secretary pro tenn. Messrs Prof Stoddard, George
johnson, Dr.. T.. S. Carr, H. Hale, Esq r. II. White,
Esq., were appointed as a Business Committed; and
Hon. VIM. NJ. Pngry and NJ. p. Parish, Commit
tee TO make out Roll OF members.
On motion, Messrs. DR.. Powers, Rev. II. +. Leay-
III, P. H. White, Chester Spencer, and Harry Hale,
Esqfs, were appointed Committee TO nominate OIL
GERS for the year ensuing
An Address to the people Of the State prepared by
the request Of the Central Committee, was read by
Prof Stoddard. Pending the reading, the Society adj
journed for one hour.
AFTERNOON. ~
When the Society was called TO order the reading
ofthe Address was continued. 1t then voted that
the Address be accepted and adopted.
Hon. ID. Pierce and Dr. T. T.. Powers were APP
pointed Committee to publish said Address.
package of documents was presented the Society
by Mr. Hawkins, from Dea. Moses Grant, Of Boston.
Resolred, That Committee be appointed report on
the increasing the circulation Of the Temperance Herald,
and in connection with that the raising Of innds Tor the
supporting a ngeney IN the State
Resoired, That Committee be appointed to report on
the time aud place of next Annual Meeting.
Resoirsd That Committee be appointed TO report the
subject Of prosecuting Of the License Law.
On motion Of Rev DR.. Merrill, Committee Of Ways
aud Mans consisting Of from each county represented
were appointed consider and report the matter Of missing
funds the expense Of publishing the Stale Address
Mcssrs DR. Merrill OF Addison Eamea OF Bennington Bow
OF Rutland Powers Of Windsor, Hale Of Orange T. II
Garfield Of Chitienden, JAS M Henry Of Washington, De-
Ranney Of Windham.
The Committee ON Nominations reported, and their re.
port was accepted aud adopted, as follows, viz;
uuE HonAcE Earos President
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-04

The London Times the leading Journal of the Tory par.
~ in England has been heapng its abuse upon Mr. Web.
ster without stint since his celebrated speech in Faneul
Hail. and its ally upon this side OF the water Washing.
ton UoH echoing its scurrliy with many expressions
ofaPproyal We hardly know whether the abuse Of the
Times the UHiOH reflects credit upon Mt Webster
indicating, they do, his fidelity in advocating and
tanning american rights and american interests in oppos-
ton to the BrSh policy PrOpoundedb by the Times and
faithfully supported by s american ~ eo-Iabofer the
Union, and through It's dielalOn and influence by
the administration Journals in the county The head and
front Of Mr. websef's offence consists in his firm aud
seadas adherence to the protective policy adopted by the
Fate Of the Republic and sustained by every Admins.
uon down TO those Of Nondeserpt Tyler and King Polk
the First The overthrow Of American manufactures aud
the consequent misery entaed upon large class Of
citizens with view promote the welfare Of England, is
work in which the Democratic organ Of present De'
Oerac Administration and the Tory Joornal Of Queen Vic
iora Cabue may we'll unite They have been laborag
together hand in hand since Mt Polk raised from OBJ
security to his present elevated position, and the eiult Of
their labors is visible to ALL We think sr Webster may
well BE- proud Of his position To be praised BY such
juno damnaton indeed, but every bestowed
upon him by them bears witness to his patriotism add the
fidelity Of his Auerean heart 10 the 4mfrean people
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-04

We invite the particular attention Of our readers TO
the proceedings Of Congress on Saturday. The Adj
minislraton has commenced systematic attack upon
The brave AMI gallant Gen. Taylor, and the old Hero
Is 10 be sacrificed to party jealousy and personal envy.
The old adnge whom the Gods wish 10 destroy they
first make mad is peculiarly applicable to tho ruling
dynasty for more suicidal act could not be UNDER
taken than this base aud outrageous attempt TO dis
grace and supercede Gen. Taylor. Let Them do il if
they dare, they will be called TO an account by The
PEOPLE in i54s. ~ li'lr BID ltI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-04

A CROOKED SUBJEcT.--A Matamoras cores.
Pondent of an Indiana paper, in giving a deserip-
ton oil the Rio Grande river, says he
Imagine four Of the erookedest things in the
world, then imagine four more twice as crooked,
and then fancy TO yourself large river THREE
TIMES as crooked as these put together, aud you
have faint idea of the crooked disposition Of this
almighty crooked river. There is no drift in il,
from the fact that il is crooked that timber can't
find its way FAR enough down 10 lodge two sticks
ogethrT-but few snakes, because il is not straight
enough to swim in and the fish are all in the
whirIpools in the bends, because they can't find
their way out. Birds frequently attempt to lly a
cross the river, and light on the same side they
start from being deceived by the different, crooks
Indeed, you may be deceived when you think you
see across it, and some Of the b'hoys say il is so
darned twisting there isn't but one side to H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-04

The Huntingdon Free Press informs its readers that hSy
lug published Doubey and Son and the Presidents Message
ought To be excused giving any fiction for the pres.
ent We think will doubt the validity Of its eH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-04

Al meeting Of the Directors on Monday last Zebna
NEWELL Esq, Of Bath aud formerly Cashier Of the Wells
River, w. Bank appointed Cosler Of the Cheshire
Bank . tl
J. H. Williams Esq late Cashier is to be Cashe Of The
Bellows Falls Bank in place Of Hon Vim Henry elected
member Of Congress from Verinont.-keeae Sentinel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-04

Chinese Museum The Chinese Museum which has been
located in Boston for tie year past and Attracted much
attention from all oasscs Of czens is TO be closed Sat
urday. 1tF Hff Hf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-02-04
a7a.OOO,OOO!!I

The Baltimore Patriot that the appropriation bills
already reported to Congress comprise Of over $780,
100000 SO much for the Poll war. eh.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-28
SECOND REGIMENT N Y. 8. MILITIA

Arm 6rH WARDS.
fu unto the above Div sion Orders and the act therein
mentioned the OF the several companies
Of this regiment will assemble within their respective Com
p.ny Districts Monday, the 4h day Of October ne!t at
o'clock A NJ for Company parade, nspe ton and martial
exercises armed and equipped according to law the places
designated of each District respectively. as foows
Company D,strictJoseph Craig, Commandint, within
line bounding Spruce Cliff. Hague Pearl and chatham
streets knownss the Fst Elect District o the 18th Ward
C.mm y Dis.rici-.Alexander &. taste, Commsndant,
with line bounding Ferry sret Peck Slip Sou h. Roose
y Oak Pearl Hague and Cliff Known the Fourth
Election District of The 4h Ward the Of Dover and
Pearl streets.
Compsny c Datrict--Thomas w. McLeay, Commandsnt
stees. known the Third Election District Of he Fourth
Company % Dsact-Alexander Eageson, Commandant
within line bounding Chatham, Pearl, Oak and Catherine
streets Known the Second Election District of tho <6
Ward opposite the Catholic Church. James street.
Company + Dstrct-Robert Mel cod Commandant, with.
10 pc bounding the Park Chatham street Pearl street and
Company Dsnct-Wm. w Pauells. Commandsnt with.
IN line bounding Pearl and anal and Broad
way known the Second Election District Of the Ward
wi assemble at Of EN- AID franklin streets
Company Dstrict-H. nry Parsons, Commardant within
4 hoe bounding Genre Walker, Mulberry Chatham and
resr streets known the Third Elect District OF the 9th
company Dist ct- Alexander Mckenzie, t,ommandant.
w IN line bounding hatham, Bowery, Walker and MuI
bey known the Fourth Election Distric OF thu 9Th
assemble at the Of Bayad and Mott
The Regiinent Court Of Appeals from fines
penalties imposed will be helt the Market Drill
Room on Monday October 10, 1917, At Il O'clock A. NJ
all ralc nd Re-
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FOURTH REGIMENT N: Y. 8. MILITIA.


Pursuant the above Division Orders and the act therein
mentioned the pyaes Of the several companies
Of this hegmet will assemble within thei CON-
pany Districts Monday the fourth day of October next
10 O'Clock Al for company parade Inspection AID martial
armed and equipped according To law at the paces
Company District g. 1roopt commanded by Capt Ed
maud Charlie Junr and bounded by Houston. Wcosr and
Fourth Streets Sixth Avenue Carmine Blocker and Han
cock at the of Thompson and Fourth Streets
right on Fourth street. 80 =, ~
and bounded by Houston, Wooster Amlty and
Great Jones and the Bowcy the oil Mercer
and Amity Streets right ON Amity street.
Sd Company ID strict Company AL commanded by Lieu
tenant Commaaant John Fowler, Junr, and bounded by
Foueen and the Boweyat the corner Of Wooster
and WayerIy Place, right Waver'ey Place: .
9TH Company District (C0mpany 81 commanded ny Captain
Peer Fcrer and bounded by Fourth street University Place
Fourteenth street and sixth Avenue at the Of the
walk North and South with the North walk oil
Washington
5th Company District Company commanded by Lieut.
Conmandant Jacob Schnd and bouaded by Houston, Null
berry aud Boome and Broadway, at the corner OF
Crosby end Priace street., right on Prince street
Gin Comnng D.strict COMPANY d COMMANDED by Lieut.
Commandment PacK Murrav, aud bounded by Houston. Mu
berry and Broome and the Bowery the OF
Mott aud FRINGE streets, rlRht 90 Prince street.
9TH COMPANY District COMPANY FL commanded BY John
H. MILLER and urded by Broadway, Canal Centre, Walker
Orange and Groome Streets at the corner OF Grand and Elm
cts night on Elm street
sh Company District COMPANY II commanded by Captain
Edward Hnckrn, and kpuadcd By Walker Orange and
Broooe and the Bowey OF the corner Of Hester and
Mulberry street' right on Mulberry street
The Court OF Appeals TO hear appeals from fines
and penalties imposed will be heldat Constitution Hail. No
BY oder of CHARLES YATES,
Colonel lth Hegt. ". Y.S.M
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THIRD REGIMENT ". Y. 3. MILITIA
lar AVN On Wanna


In compliance with the Division ORDER and the law
therein referred the members Of the
several companies Of regiment will assemble their
spece ny Districts Monday the 4n day of Octo
bsrnex O'Clock M for company parade inspection
des gnated Tor the following districts viz:
LIST Company (A) commanded by Capt. John Jages and
district bounded BY Nassau Wall Broadway Rector, West
and Liberty Streets will meet Liberty street at the
Of Greenwich.
I'd Comp;uy {B commanded by Captain N B. LsIsg, dis
trcu bound by Nassau, Maiden Lane, South and William
ireets will meet in Cedar ut the corner OF Nassau
Sd ompnny (C) commanded by Leutcommandant d. G,
Xsnghsn distcs bounded beginning at the Battery. by
West sueets % the of beginning, will assemble the
9Th Company (D) mmsnded by Capt Henry Marx dis
trict bound by WALL Broad MarketfeId Whitehall and
Pearl SIS will assemble on Hanover .quare.
3tn Company (E) commanded by Capt B. g. Parker district
bounded by Wall fea Whitehall and South streets will
semble on the Batter opposite TO Front st
IN Company - ded by Capt William Serri dis
trlc bounded by broadway Park Row Spruce, William aud
Liberty streets will assemble the Park opposite Beekman
street
= Company (G) commanded by Capt. Richard Raynor.
district unded by Maid.n Liberty, William Fulton
and South Streets will assemble in Patr at the Of Gold
street.
9th Company (H) commanded by Capt Joseph Lonat dis
trict bounded by Fulton William Spruce, Ferry Peck SLIP
OF v illlam street.
The Rsgmenal Court of Appeals hear appeals from,
fines penalties imposed will be he at Stonea 81 Ful
Monday the 18th day Of October four O'Clock
r. NJ. BY order, S. BROOKE POSTLEY, Col.
Comns ndug Sd Regiment N. Y. 5. M.
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FIFTH REGIMENT. N Y. 8. MILITIA.


Pursuant the above Division order. and the therein
meutoed the ununifcrned pvaes Of the several comma
MES Of this Regiment will em5le within their respective
Company districts Monday, ath day Of October
10 o'clock A. Or Company parade and martial
armed and equipped according to law at the places
degasted for each district respectively as followse
Capt Reneche and bounded by Brsdwsy Canal Green and
Houston :, Mercer ST., right on Prince St
The cd Company district, Company b, under command Of
Lieut. Meyehoz and bounded by Green Canal Laurens and
Houston in Wooster ST., right on Prince o. .
The ID Company district Company &, under eommind OF
Capt Rowald aud bounded by Laurens Canal Sullivan aud
Houston SITS, in Thompson st., right on Prince st. .
The ih Company district, Company under command OF
Capt Swartzwa der and bounded by sullivan Canal Watts,
VarlcR and Spring I'm WATTS right Sullivan st.
The 5tb district Company 4, under comm,nd Of
Cap, Bopport bounded by Sullivan Spring Varck and
Hsg,,on 81 in King S. nsa on Nc DougaistS; a
Houston sts. in King st.. right on VaricH -
The 7h Company district, Compin o. boundedby Hudson,
Canal Greenwich and Houston King ST, right ud
and be under the command of Lieut. Phirman, who
hereby detailed for tlst purpose. .
The 8th Company district Company H. bounded by Green
wch Cans West md Houston st. ~ KING right on Green
wch aud be under the command OF Lieut.. Rust who
hereby depiled for that purpose.
The Court Appeals hear appeals from ues
penalties impose will be held at centre market drill room
BY order Of ANDREW WARNER, Col 9Th Rest.
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Pursuant TO the above Division Orders and the therein
menoned the unauthorized prvates Of
Of this regiment will assemble within Company
districts Monday the 9TH day of October o'clock
NJ, for company parade. inspection and martial exercise
rmed and according 70 law the Place designated
The district OF Company commanded by Captain John
Hslme and bounded by the Bowery. Rvington, Edridse
First avenue and Second street, the South East OF
Houston and Christie streets. -.
g. The district Of Company B, commanded by Lieutenant
Commit Stephen H. CoInell aud bounded by Edridge Rv.
ngton EsHx Avenue Second street, and First avenue
the South West corner Of Houston and Alien streets.
Seong and bounded by Essex Rvington, Clinton
nue. B. Second and Av A. South East
Of Houston and Norfolk streets
The district Of Company o. handed by Capt Charles
Bulwinkle and bounded by the Bowery Second street.
First avenue aud Sixth street. the nth East Of Be-
cond avenue and Fourth rect
s. The district of Company Z, comma ded by Capt Marvin
Pitman, aud bounded by First second street, Ave
ue aud Sixth street, at the South East of
6 The district Of Company +, commanded by Capt John N
Hayward and bounded ny the Bowery, xth
Seventh street. Avenue and Eighth the South
East corner of Second avenue and seventh street.
The district OF Company u, commanded by Capt Richard
y. Thompson and bounded by tie Bowsry, Eighth
cond avenue and Ninth street
o. The district Of Company H. commanded by Capt Henry
Melville and bounded by the Bowery, Tenth
nue g. and Fourteenth the South East of
cond avenue and Twelfth street
The Regimenth Court of Appeals 70 hear appeals from
lines or penalties imposed. will be held Military Hall 1873
Col. Comm,g 9th Rert N g. Militia
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SIXTH RECT. N. Y. 8. MILITIA
TuIpD AVN EtyrH WARDS.

Puysuapt to the orders aud the Act therein
menoued unnuorncd Pvates Of the several CompanIes
of this regiment will assemble within their respective COM
pany districts Monday the 4h dav OF October next at 10
O'Clock foe pasde inspection, aud marital er
eciss rrd aud qupped according TO aw the places de-
ssnaed for such ai.irlc reape ctveS, as folows:-
Company A-Captau W. ancis, commandant, unoea by
LbeIty Broadly Falton street, WeststreeI Ut fu
ton, opposite Church st. -,
ed bv Fulton Boadw,y Mu street, Greenwich street,
20 C-Lisutenant w. q. Dunham, Commandant and bonn
ded by Futon street. Greenwich street, Resde street, West
street. At Chambers; corner Of Washington street
CO. D-Captdn James w. Farr Commandant and bounded
by Murray Broadway Reade Greenwich street, at
Murray street corner Of College Place.
Co. E-i.eutenant w. Hnehman, Commandant bound
ed by Rrade street. Broadway FranAn Hudson st
at east side Of Had son y, corner Of Duane IT
Co. F-Lieuten,nt w. II Walker, Commandant, bounded
by Heede street Hudson street, Beach street, West street.
West Side OF Hndsoa street, corner Of Duane street
Go. G-Captsin William Chalmers. Commsndant, bounded
by franklin street Broadway Canal and Lsight Streets ud
street, AZ HUDSON street at st Johns Park.
Co. H-Csptsn John Gregory Commaudant, bounded BY
street AZ Hudson e, oppo.iss " Johns Park.
We; SIo16csy .nd Fsnfiip street, for Companies and
For Conpenies and on Saturday, Oct 10TH at the sans
hour.
For Companies and Tuesday, Oct oth at the same
hour. 49, -.
For Companies and II Wednesday, Oct asth at tn,
sane hour.
BY order Of WILLIAM DODGE
Colonel 9Th Regt. ". Y. S.M.
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to the above Division Orders and the Act therein
OF this Regiment will assemble within their respective
p,ny tet Monday the 9TH day OF October al 10
O'Clock AN for company parade inspection aud
ercse, armed and equipped according law the places
designated for each district respectively 70 lows:-
Company A, Captain Vincent, commandant, bounded by
9TH avenue. 10th street, 9Th avenue and 86th street, W.
corne' Of 9TH avenue and 9sh street.
Company b. Captain Belts, commsndant, bounded by 9TH
HarlemR and Kills East River and e6th street. AZ
n Il corne- Of 9TH avenue aud s6h street.
Conway G, Capt Mayher com snd mt bounded by line
due from the high bridge the Hudson river Spuy
Dnyve Crock and Harlem river, the high bridge on
Kingsbridse road, opposite the high bridge. :
Company d, Capt Prudhomme. comm ndant. BOUNDED by
The 9th 86h st. Hudsou river Manhattan and l2h
II, At w cor OF 9Th avenue and s6th ct.
Company H. Cart Ayeyzans mmsndsnt, bounded by sh
ayenue ssth o. the Hudson river and 10th ST. ~ W. corner
Company r. Capt. Wilson, commandant bounded by lth
10th sth and 86h W. cor Of 4th
Company g. Capt Reynolds commandsnt, bounded BY 10th
East river sh and 9TH avenue, at D. r. OF s6h
and dh !,
Comr'ny ii. LIEUT. Comdt Ayye,, Comm.pdsnt bounded
by h Harlem River to High Brdgchence due west
Hudson along said river Mani street. 18th
street. 9Th and 10th street, ON 10th avenue near
Trinity Cemetery. . -
Appeals will be heard at No lla Fulton street, New York
Cty on Tpesdey the 2h Wednesday l3th, and hvsdsyi
ne h dsys Of October nsJt between the hou Of M aud
u Sss 'N'A'N =" 83lsus,