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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-16
Farther Particulars frem the Seat Of
War


The Sun issued Yesterday. in nm Ex,r, a.,
following which Il processes 10 have reocircd b,,
an express from the South that reached Wash.
ington IN company with the Government couri-
err we give 4 for what 1t Is worth, though il
seems 70 US quite apocryphal. By what convey
an, ance lid this dispatch reach New Orleans? The
ideicgraph reports no new arrival from Vera
Cruz, and surely this could not have come by
the FASHION. Il is of sort which might be
manufactured in the Editorial Sanetum.
VERA CRuz, August 2s, is47.
messenger has Just come in by the
Or1zaba road, who brings another Mexican ver-
SION OF the battle at the Capital The substance
OF the news is rs follows Gen. Scott t6uoIA he
enemy t,ro days, driving them before him some
distance. They were reinforced twice during
inc engagement with fresh troops, and rallied
ou, were completely routed ut every point, and
!" lnst ned into the city and begged for quarter
The Iacubaya road was literally filed with
Mexicans. Their ranks being ,lecinatcd bv the
sure aim of our troops, they left hundreds Of
~, rneir dead and dying ON the road. We could
literally have made bridge Of the dead from
iacubaya to the City Of Mexico three miles
distant. Their loss is stated at Jei,reen frs and
sir thousand! Our loss is put down at about
ticeice hundred
The Mexicans skulked behind the arches of
the anqueduct, and after the battle thousands of
the dead and dying were found there. General
scott ordered an immediate surrender OF arms,
and gave the soldiery permission to retire from
the City The roads leading from the city TO
onadaloupe and other towns were crowded with
men, women and children retiring to the noun
'ains The greatest confusion and distress pre-
vailed among them.
Zen. Scott is said to have taken the CITY, and
placed guards around the Cathedral and other
to protect them from robbery and 20
preserve their valuable plate, furniture, &c.
The Mexieans began robbing and plunderins
each other and all the dwellings supposed 70
contain valuable property in the city, as soon as
he battles commenced and although Santa An
ma boosted of having 10000 armed men on duty
. preserve order, yet the greatest confusion aud
disorder prevailed. Gen. Scott used every cf |
ort to save the public property and protect the
inhabitants from the hortles Of robbers and as
assins who had gathered in the City.
a remnant Of the Mexican army fed TO the I
Mountains, which, it is said, would organize into
Guerrilla bands, 10 operate wherever a chance
occurs for cutting of supplies or robbing the
population.
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COMMAND OF THE CrrY-Tbe NJ Y To-,

COMMAND OF THE CIrY-The N. Y. Jour
nal Of Commerce remarks editoriaIly as follows
gentleman who has visited the Mexican
capital informs us that Gen. SCOTS positions Of.
fectualy command the city. Knowing this. he
could afford suspend hostilities for time. that
the Mexican government might determine the
course it would pursue. The particulars Of these
events and their results will be awaited with
much anxiety.
Translated from he Digio 06fcial Del Go6ieynO.l
Gen. SCOTS troops, who intended marching on
renon, turned it, and arrived at Taeubaya
AS soon as the news was known al Mexico.
falencia's division went out to attack the Amer
leans at Los Llanos de San Angel, and were
completely routed. Next came Santa Anna.
with another division, which shared the same
iate. Aifer some fighting, the Mexicans re-
treated to the capital in great disorder; and
such was the panic created by their defeat tLat
the Minister Of Foreign Relations immcdiately
convoked the Congress to take into considerat;on
MIR Trist's proposition, A suspension Of arms
was demanded by the Mcxicans, and granted
The Americans are around Mexico, hut have
not entered the city ION the 2lst)
Such are the meagre details which we have
OF these important events.
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VERMONT AND MASSACHUSETTS RAIL
RoAD-This enterprise, since the adjournment
OF the Legislature, has been pushed forward with
great energy and perseverance. Reeves Cut
which 1t was predicted would delay the line I'M
til winter, was passed carly in August, and the
cars are now running daily to Ballwinsvile. a
point twenty miles beyond Fitchburg; and the
trains entering and leaving Fitehburg already
require Two long passenger cars to accommodate
the travel.
The principal difficulties Of the line are now
surnounted the summit which divides the wa
tors OF the Bay from the Connecticut. with its
heavy cuts and embankments, has been passed.
and the rails are laid nearly to the confluence OF
the Otter and Miiler's rivers, in South Royalto,,
and following down the valley Of AiilIcr's river.
are expected to reach the Furnishing town Of
Athol by the 25th October. At this point, the
road viii receive the business of Brattleboro and
Franklin county, now temporarily diverted 10
the down river Connecticut Railroad.
Beyond Athol, which is thirty-threc miles west
OF Fitchburgh, the road is nearly graded TO Or
ange, and will be ready for the rails as soon as
they are laid to Athol
From Orange, through Montague and North
field, TO the State line, the road Is all under con-
tract and is making good progress. Arrange
ments will soon be completed to carry il on to
Brattleboro, and TO secure an extension to Bel
lows Falls.
The route up the Connecticut is eminently
favorable and easy, and may soon be finished.
About eleven hundred thousand dollars has
now been paid in to the Vermont and Massa-
chnsetts Railroad Company, and It's line to Athol
Is leased at six per cent to the Fitchbnrg Rail
road Company, which runs the same as fast as
finished. The road is beautifully and perma-
nendy constructed, and when completed will
constitute fine route.-Boston Courier.
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NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET.

At Market Sept 18th, 1900 Beef Cattle, IS
Cows and Calves, and 400 Sheep and Lambs.
Beef Cattles--The Indictment state of the
weather has prevented larger supply from
reaching the market than otherwise would have
been the case. The sales have reached about
400 head, at prices ranging from $3.50 to 81.
2v. Inc offerings were mostly this State and
Pennsylvania cattle. .llF a =
Cows and Calyes.-All at market sold at pri.
ees little lower than last week, viz: SIC to S2S
a S88.
Sheep and Lambs.-The supplies continue to
increase. Sales Of Sheep at from 81 80 10 S rs
-. Lambs at 81 to 1925, 200 unsold.
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INFLOW BASKETS of all sizes and qualitie.
Sept. Is, IL. TOwNSLEY & SONS
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sSrWe understand Messrs Croker, Derby
Longley and FELTON,, a committee for the Fitch
burg and the Vermont and Mass. r r Co, arr
now in this place.
They came to sec how much spirit the people
on the line of the road from the State line tc
Bellows Falls, manifest in its construction, and
give US encouragement that the road to thi,
place may be finished early next summer,
there is energy and enterprise in this section d
the country to push the road through from tbs
village to Bellows Falls Under this induce.
ment, we hope to see the stock of the latter road
taken at once, and the road put under contract
this fall. |
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GREAT FALuRE.-The firm of Prime, Ward
& Co, perhaps the most extensive banking firm
in the country, suspended payment ON the 9th
inst, in consequence of the failure of some Of
their European correspondents. The failure
produced great sensation in the monied circles
IN New York Il was feared that another bank
ing house, of which Mr. Ward was a partner,
viz, John Ward 4 Co, would 60 down too, but
it is stated that Mr. Ward has Withdrawn from
the firm, and all its engagements will be fulfilled
tho business being carried ON by the remain
ing partners The New York Express states
that it Is believed that the failure of Prime
Ward & Co. will not bring down any other
house. Their liabilities have not yet come back
but they are expected by the next steamer.
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Henry CLAY ASD SILAs WRoHr.--A Rentap-
man who has just arrived in this city ffom sAs
White Sulphur Springs, Virgins, informs US nat
himself and number Of other gentlemen were N
the death OF the lamented Governor Wright. M
Clay was deeply affected, and paid tonchinely
beautiful imprompiu tribute to the houored dead w
alluding to his generous nature, uncompromisinl,
integrity, accomplished powern In debate, and ~
cd, these distinguished statesmen in their frequcnf
and unriyalled discussions Of great national ques-
tons in the Senate Of the United States ever main
tanned toward each other the highest respect and tie
warmest feelings Of attachment. Honorable aliks
to the living and the dead Is the incident here relat
ed and we have pleasure in giving II to our readers
|. National Iaolliaeacer
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Painfing. GIazimg. SC.

HSHE Subscriber, at his shop No Brick Row up
i stairs, continues the PAINTING BUSINESS
in all its departments. Those wanting Jobs in his
line are respectfully invited to give him call
HOUSE AND SHOP PAINTING, PAPER
ING, GLAZING, and every thing pertaining to his
line Of business will be promptly attended TO and
executed in faithful and satisfactory manner.
most favorable terms
Qs1- SIGN PAINTING.--Persons wanting SIGNS
Painted and Lettered invited call as the sub
scriber Is confident Of bis ability to give entire salts
faction in that branch Of his business. Terms rea-
sonable.
n5- He keeps on hand for sale, PAINTS, ready
mixed, BOILED OIL. FURNITURE VARNISH.
JAPAN, SPIRITS TURPENT1NE, SC. as low as
can be purchased elsewhere.
WANTED--FoUR JouKsEYNEs
AL0NzO HATCH.
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fifoAburg RAILROAD cdmpaAy,-A meeting Of stock
holders was held at Concord, on Thursday, to see
whether they would authorize the directors to cor
struci any portion Of the Lancaster and Sterlin..
Railroad, under the amended charter Of the lasi
Legislature. The meeting was addressed by Mr.
knights, who Is making some Improvements on the
Assabet River in Sudbury, on the line Of the pro-
posed road, twhere he will havea water power
double that formerly owned by him at Saxonville
and also by Messrs Derby Croker and Others A
resolution offered BY Mr. Everett giving the directors
discretionary power in the premises, was finally
passed; and also another resolution, offered by Mr.
Croker in favor Of giving aid to the Connecticut
river portion OF the Vermont and Massachusetts
Railroad- The meeting was then dissolved.
C1arsstou1 Arocr.
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DR.. E. Grains spino Abdominal
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A N Instrument highly recommended by Physi-
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Physicians furnished with the supporters at the
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Administrators Sale.

MILL bc sold at Public Auction, on Non.
w d1y tAe 20h day Of SEPT. mart, the Personal
Property Of PnfNEnAs WooD, late Of Dover, de.
ceases, commencing at o'clock, A. NJ, at the late
residence Of the deceased, consisting Of
Carding Machine and Picker, Wheel and Drum,
! Cart, Sleigh, Wagons,
Saddles, , Turning Iafhes,
Anvil aud Below,
a great variety Of Mechanic Tools,
Together with many other things too numerous
10 mention. LABAN JONES. Admr.
Dover Aug. 20, al. I
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Erom Me Kashinalon UnioI

LANDING OF PARRDEs--A New Orleans
paper makes some complaint of the want of Wig
lance in our agents in Europe, and of the COM
handing officer at Vera Cruz, in relation to
Gen. Paroles. Ii might be imprudent at this
tune to divulge all the facts connected with this
subject, but they would clear our agents abroad
of any shadow Of complaint Col. Wilson, at
Vera Cruz, has not been asleep upon his post
II Is difficult to detect every spy who may land
ON the coast; but we have lately been informed
by the New Orleans papers, that very lately he
has forbidden a suspicious character to land, and
sent him off, As 10 the landing Of Paroles, the
following extracts Of Col. Wilson's letter to the
Secretary of War, (the last which has been re-
ceiyed from him. relieve him from any imputa-
ton Of remissness, and lay the censure upon 9TH
ers:
Headquarters Department of Vera Cruz,
August 10, lS47.
have the honor to report that, on the l4th
instant, the British steamer Tcyiot, Capt. May
arrived here from England and Havana, hav-
ing General Paroles on board, under the assum-
ed name Of M. Martinez who, in consequence
Of the hardness of the boarding officer, (Capt.
Clark landed at between and 7, A. NJ In
cognio, from four cared boat, apparently pre-
pared for the occasion. In his transit through
the gate of the mole, he was recognised by an
inspector, who took no notice Of him. There
fore, l Immediately ordered the discharge of both
him and Capt. Clark--the former for having lost
sight of the main object, Notwithstanding my OF.
fee is but few yards from the mole.
"The General, having arrived at the house Of
q MIR dose G. Zamora, native merchant, he
presented a letter Of introduction from Paris,
and requested that horses might be directly fur
nishcd for himself and seryant--a request imme-
diately complied with; and but ten minutes af-
ter his landing, he passed through one of the
gates Of the city on bis way to the interior, with
out myself or any Of my officers being able to
avoid il, from the circumstances of his arrival
and presence here being unknown, and the let
tiers from the United States Consul at Havana,
giving notice of his having left, not being deliv-
cred to me until after the Generals departure,
owing to their being in possession OF lady pas
senger ON board"
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81 A letter to the N. Y. Express, dated Iih-
AGA, Sept 18th, states that the scoundrcI Ball.
whose airocious deception of his wife is detailed
in preceding column--had just been arrested
in that place. Ills horse, buggy and baggage
were all recovered.
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uentai surgery.

nR. JAS. A. FARWELL would respect.
~ fully announce TO the people Of nrnttlcboro and
vicinity, that he has permanently established himself
in this village, where he will be happy TO wait on any
who may need his services in any branch Of his pro-
fesgion. lie iaiter himself that a. The result Of the
facilities Of which he has ayailed himself In acquir
ing knowledge Of his business, and the expert
encc which he has had in practice, he shall be able
TO merit the confidence, and secure portion Of the
patronage Of the community. Particular attention
will be given to all descriptions Of PLATE wonK,
and those wishing single or whole sets, may rely
upon having them inserted in the most satisfactory
manner, either with or without artificial gums, and
secured by atmospheric pressure alone, or BY spiral
springs as the ease may require. ARTIFICIAL PAT
ATEs will be constructed to effect almost per.
feet articulation In filing teeth he employs moth.
ing bun fine Gold II being the only material unob-
eciionablc. For extracting teeth he makes use Of no
instruments but the Hank bin and Taerf Foroeps
Numerous and highly respectable references can
be shown " desired.
He has faken rooms in Halls Long Building,
which will be found furnished with reference to the
comfort and convenience Of those who may favor
him with q call.
u Entrance frst door south Of the Post Ohiee.
~ Is. He will keep constantly on hand Oat
Iooth Wash, new article, together with Powders
and Brushes. Terms reasonable
Brattlcboro, June 30, ls47. tf45
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Housca for sale.

IA THE advertiser offers for sale bis two
filLM IL large Dwelling Houses situated on
sskt3 Green 81. One comprises two and the
.sitsE,;:l other three tencmcnfs, md both have
piazza In front.
The large house embraces four noors, and its nj
azza embraces most interesting view Of the East
ern and Southern portion Of the village Its situa-
ton also affords view Of other sections Of the vii
lagc North. II is only few rods from the ceiehrn-
ted Cold Water Establishment and on rising ground,
thus securing fine prospect Of the same.
On the premises there is n Barn, Sheds Fruit
Trees, sc. Part or the whole viii be sold at a bar
gain, as the owner Is DESTROYS of going West.
A rare opportunity for profitable investment.
All further information may be had on applica-
ton 10 the subscriber
JAMES M REED.
Brattleboro July 49, 4s
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Dnguerreotypes.

HlIE subscriber takes pleasure In announcing to
Il the citizens Of Brattleboro and vicinity that he
has just returned from New York and wilt be found
at his Room, over H. d. Brackets, where he would
be happy 20 wait on all those that may favor him
with a call Licensees taken at the Vermont Da-
guerrian Gallery shall not be excclled by any other
establishment in the country
nSy-On hand and for sale eledp, Plates, Gases,
Chemicals, and every thing used in the art.
17-Pupils thoroughly instructed in the art, and
furnished with apparatus, If desired.
BrattleboIo, June l6, fs47. 43
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IA Rargnin OHered.

NOR snlc or exchange, GAO Acres Of land in To.
~ MIA County, Mohignn-ihc County next adioin-
ing the seat OF Government, and within few miles
Of Grand River; 2iO Acres Of land In Ingham
County, within few miles Of the Capitnl Of the
State Ia the same County, and 100 acres I'm Iapeer
County, about 30 miles from Detroit and near n
hourishing village. These lands have all been SO.
lecied with care, with settlements oil around them
and viii be sold, exchanged for lots fains IN
this vicinity, on favorable terms.
~ Inquirc al this Office
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vERA Cnuz, Aug. 2s. ls47.

have noticed the remarks Of some of our TO-
temporaries, regarding priority Of receipt Of news
Have they got the following news, which l write
you ten minutes after ii arrived herel IL so. ac-
knowiedge the corn: II IS this Son the 22d inst,
ut 10 A. NJ friend of mine received the following
letter from the capital which herewith annex
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and that no ingenuity or concession on our part.
short Of national dshonor, can save us from the
necessity Of taking corporal seixin Of the
country, as the lawyers say, and holding it until
our Congress shall determine what further steps
shall be taken To do this requires much
larger force than Gen. Scott had when he left
Pucbla There should ut least be one line Of
communication kept open between the capital
and our ports Of deposit and supply. What
avail would it be for both Generals TAYLOR and
Scott to advance at the same time on the CAPT
tai, when the rear Of both armies is left uncov-
cred and their communications closed? They
would course capture the city, but all the coun-
try around them would be in the hands Of the
enemy, and they would be shut out from their
supplies and achievements. The passage of
the armies through the States leaves the people
ms far from being subducd and as hostile as they
were before. The mere conquest Of the capital
will not be the great difficulty of this war Our
serious difficulties commence with its capture and
occupation. A line of $50 miles, through Al
thckly settled and invcterately hostile country.
admirably adapted for partisan and guerrilla war
fare, will have to be occupied BY our tfoops-
large cities will have to be fortified and garri-
soned, and valuable trains will have TO be con-
tnualy guarded and escorted from the const 10
the capital. To perform all these difficult du-
ties will require at least $4,000 men. But the
whole number now in the field does not reach
this figure.
1t appears, therefore, 10 us, to be not only tho
wisest and most judicious, but the only course
left to our government to concentrate all the |
troops not necessary for the garrisoning of the
towns and depots in our possession, upon the
main point of our military operations, in order
to secure and render more effective and ayails-
bic the hard earned fruits Of victory
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Marriea.

AZ Glens Falls, N, Y, 9th inst, BY Rev. Mr. Pen.
mel, Mr. MARTIN L. WILnAnrH, OF the former place
to Miss MARY s. REED, Of Brattleboro.
In Athol, 9Th inst, by Rev bfr Chapman, WI.
liam b. Washburn, Esq Of Orange, to Miss ii. An.
gusta, daughter Of The late Col Samuel sweetzer.
In Greenfield, 9th inst, by Rev. l.. L. Iangstro<h
George Milne, Esq Of Cincinnati, Ohio, to Ms.
Helen E. eldest daughter of Hon. George Grennali
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ANOTHER GREAT ESTATE WITHOUT own
ERs--Some twenty years ago, a man by the
name Of Dudley died in England. leaving for
tune estimated at one hundred and tItfy millions
q Dollars. An advertisement has appeared in
and prove their claims to the property of the
deceased. Now there is a chance for all having
Dudley blood in their veins to fill their pockets.
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j. CUTLER,

MO. BRIcK Row. Just received and is receiv-
lv ing Fresh Groceries, such as Tea, Sugar, No
lasscs, Picked Salmon Maekerel Cod Fish, sc.
10 Also, Oranges, Lemons, Nuts, Confectionery,
Fruit Of all kinds, Pies, Cakes Ice Creams, Spruce
Beer, &c.
Brattleboro, june o,'ie47. ~
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HoPS--BosToS, SErr. 3.--UpwArl- Of 100
bales Of the new crop have come 10 market, but
have principally been sent South for sale Salsss in
this market Of few bales nj Il to lQic. The crop
Of this year Is estimated aboat equal to that Of
last year In quantity, whirh large. The quality
of the Hop, this year is represented Icing better
than last year, being inorv fsuc Of the brown color
Best sort. Mao, 1877. per ID. u q l2l-Cbrrier
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

HNHE subscriber having engaged in new business,
IL and finding il absolutely necessary TO collect
Ia Cumming his old customers In person. takes this
method TO urge all indebted TO him TO call and set
tic previous 70 the LIST day Of October next; after
which time all notes and accounts unpaid must be
put into the hands Of an attorney for collection.
The undersigned may be found At Bullock &
Stems, East Braitieboro.
/. D. PRoUTY.
August 9Th, ls47 sw5I