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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-28

TEACHER wANTED.-A lady qualified to teach
Latin, French, and Music, to take charge of small
select school in North Carolina, about 10Th March
Address ASA BIGGS
Jan 2S-3t House of Representatives.
0y-MAsONIC.-The Grand Lodge of the District of Co
No H. the Masonic Hail. corner OF 10th and streets,
on Monday evening next at o'clock An address may be
The officers and members the Grand Lodge request
ed to attend By order Of W iHf Gredd Master
By order of the w Master of National Lodge No II, the
craft dg eg9ey are ssgg9seTsys py F y attend
I HOUSEHOLD Furniture at Auction.-On Friday
II morning next II o'clock shall SELL the resi-
ense Of gentlemaa declining housekeePng on street,
house, his household and kitchen furniture, amongst which
enumerate-
Cane-scat and other chairs
Mahogany hair-sea sofa
Mahogany dining and centre tables
Likensss Of General Ws washington sbi gilt frame
Eight-day clock, window shades
Carpets and rugs, crockery and glass
Stoves, bcdsteads, beds mattresses, &c.
Bureaus washsands, lounge, iire-rons, &c.
With many other articles, and assortment of kitchen
requisites, &c cooking stove, &c.
Terms cash.
Jan 27-d2t r. DYER, Auctioneer.
osT.-Between the Capitol and Mr.. CIagettt's store,
IL morone-colored velvet bag, embroidered with steel
beads containing an embroidered handkerchief and few
will be paid TO the finder, by leaving IL at the Union office.
Jan 25-3tif
A CARD-To the Iad,cs.-The undersigned have Just
"A received direct from New York, package, contain
ing Ladies' French gaer boots slippers, &c, as follows
viz
Caters and CATER sandals "a new arcle) black and
fancy coors, tipped and ioxed with fine patent lea
Their, Satin Francois.)
White black, and blue satin CATERS plain, very ele
CANT.
Black morocco and kid slippers.
Bronze embroidered, and plain kid, and white satin
slippers
The undersigned invite the ladies call early and
inc the above confidently assuring them that they
SUPERIOR in style and quality (no cheap anything that
has been offered In this market
JAN 2s-d3t A. COYLE Il SON.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-28

~ E"oVh"-The office of the National Publlshin
~ company Is removed to the Pumbe National lngpe
ran Gallery, Concert Hall Jan. T-lwll
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-28

EhtSn WANTED.-Waniedt to hire, AT a req sonnble rtl
n iann OF from 80 to 80 acres, within five miles OF y
cly o. washington Any person having such place
rent having upon II n convenient house, barn, and ord
9utpuildngs, may hear OF good tenant by immed
ay addressing line post paid to Farmer, at the Unio
Office, stating location terms general description &c. ~
and ipust be all in good order for cultivation. Jan 2t
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-28

/ OsT-Between the Capitol and Mr.. CIagetts store,
- morone-coored velvet bag embroidered with steel
beads, containing embroidered handkerchief and few
visiting cards, with the owners name. liberal reward
VIII be paid to the finder by leaving 1t at the Union Office
Ian 2S-3tif
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
The Hutchinson Family.


MIR Epron-i have recently had the pleasure on two
casioAs Of hsieEng to the sweet strains of the Granite
State Minsreis. Thus gratifying long cherished desire
being anEious every body else here seemed be-
learn ~tst IA that has called SSnh the unbosndes ap
plause they have received ia our own county, sad that has
been eosoed back from father laid; WHIST it is thai
char@s the nHlettered and Peases the ear Of Royalty
hs9 aaken the preeau,ion 10 make due allowance Gor
the Greasonsbe expectations that greut Popularity is apt
20 excite; had not might have bees itie disa point
cd For have heard voeasis OF muck greater power and
compass of voice. and greater ahly To astohih and
sway audience, bat that would enlist the feelings,
and carry the sympaties along with them do this admir-
Eabe band Of three brothers and sister Though skilled in
the science Of music they do not allow science and art 70
obscure nature and whether their HOtes are load so
lively panse there the richest and most perfect har
ony Of sseey blended yoees and yet eaeh appears
be as free and aress as the woodland songser The si
plcity Of their style Of mue the dstnciaess with which
they speak their wOeds the Paos humor of their pieces
all com6iae produce powerful effect. The musical
critic may smile their rustic strains, aud wonder their
popularity but long human hearts suseeP.
ole of the tender emotions Than the love Of TIE sisrin
the grsad long will the from he thnndeSing
ches'Ta and t'e nagncent ofaon to the Wild Roes OF
mountain song, and the touching Pathos oil country bal
lad
The character and principles of this worthy family Justly
command tho esteem Of the public, independently of their
musical tsents had satisfaciion Of brief Interview
with thes aud fou nd the n as they rave been repre sent
ed paia frank aud warm hearted The whole family arc
singers; this is the younger branch and the popular
:" -, .aa a. ~. o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

Americans would appear to have had much easier
victory than previous accounts had led us to sup
pose. They took howitzcr and three other pieces.
On the 9th, the Americans took possession of Ell
Passo with 600 cavalry and 400 infantry, accord.
ing to the Mexican account. There is no mention
Of their having advanced upon the city of Chihua.
hua.
Mourn OF THE RIO GnANDE Feb. I've
have received further intelligence respecting the
fate OF Lieut.. Enchie 1t seems that the ten dra-
goons reached Victoria in safety but there is no
longer any doubt about the death of the valuable
young officer. The party halted at a town on the
road, aud Lieut. Richie LEFT the men for a few mo-
men,s to go with guide aud procure forage for
the horses They had proceeded bu, short dis
lance when Mexican came dashng up on horse
back, threw lasso suddenly over Ritchies neck,
and dragged him, full speed across field aud then
murdered and stripped him
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

LsFr lKsURAxcE--Altho1gh Il is bzt very lew years
siaee the first Life Insurance Company established in
this country The Organization OF mutual companies
and the of hall dEsA showing the
greai benefits Of the plan have called public attention
these most setgeeable institutions and he business has
been increased very greste extent The importance Of
life is ia fact hnr just bgRning be ei by the
great body OF The people. supersttous fear has
doub in many prevented many nen--whO ia other
respects have shown themselves sensible and prudent from
agang themselves OF the great benefits secured by these
companies. Bot this feeling is fasi wearing away, aud the
who neglecls 10 bis family, he Creditors
from the disastrous effects OF daily accidents. will be
the me rcaOt who neglecslo insure his slQs his
stock Of goods The last nepo Of ale Autnal Benefit Life
Insurance Company Of this city, which established but
two yeaFs SINCE shows very gratifying eoodoa OF is af
fairs, sad proves The growing Pee"lariy Of the principle
Up to ,he 6Tsi day last January the company had is
sued less than 1907 policles Of business al
together unparalleled in the annals Of they
had pad to the heirs oil insurers sP that date i5 6is
and this paid 10 widows aud ogPhaHs who by
such u,aely help saved from suffering and dependence
The lernE upon which lhs company Ossres, "a.
yorabe that there Is no excuse 70. any
saaried person. Regectng avail haself Of the OPP
porunites which offers, Of securing himself against
in HE old age his iamy from te nsetes Of poverty ia
Of his death. lf
Married women mag insure tho lives Of their husbands
secure from the demand OF credofs insurance be
made go that the sum insured may he paid al ceraa age,
or sooner 10 OF deuhby this method Of insurance
mny insure himself against poverty time when he
would be unable 10 provide for himself by his eKerons
aud creditors may insure ue lives Of bes deLtoIs Also,
any person ia sound health may $500 ios lie upon
his own or Ills wes life, e wife Upon the life Of her
husband. OF The age Of thirty years. (and in like pTopooa
for other ages by paying 70 cents weekly, 1000 by
paying 20 cents weekly. Ata
How many spend double the SUN Tor cigars and
drnks, that would thus insure lheir families competency
At their death. We would recommend those who wish 10
become better acquainted with the anon which
this admirable association is conducted to obtain the pro-
speotus Of the Company, which may be had on application
al their office, No II Wall street-N " Mirror.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

CoRrIS's SrEEcH.-The accounts from Washington are
loud in their concentrations Of .s Speech, aud seen ms
To be sgreed that was The most clOqueat powerful and
impressive speech Of the scsSeu Notwithstanding its
length We have concluded to give to readers entire
valuable than anything else with which can &C
cupy the space His high moral stand eaoreed with
much oleafness and force, well calculated Ia pfo
duce profound mPressu aud have doa b ii con-
tbued what the favorable decisioR in House
on the wlmo Provso. correspondent Of the Albany
Journal writing fom Washington under date of Feb II
speaks of the speech as follows:
"Ths has been rich sad proud day in The Senate and
will be teneHb ered such In the utafe history Of this Re-
public. CoRws Of Ohio has defined his position ia rea
tion the Mexican War. IL demonstration worthy
the man. the State, and the section Of die Union wheace
BE halls. lie has stuck bis stakes aud H. too rs
with Integrity Of heart nodesiy in manner aud then with
Ooldness and hrmBeas of purpose He listened by
brcathess auditory including Senator's Northern and
Southern Members Of the House Foreign Minister'S trnn
doubt If any speech commanded in that body
profoxnd atteaoE- lie eloqueR, pressiRe pathetic
sarcastic and aceoas: at tears reu
every eye Another uisius the dense ulsss with
laughter Outright Nov he would make Cass sarI as If
seated hatee tceth-uow Ire woa,d cause die heavy
bu, in moment the dark eye il overhung would melt
away IN tears Egefy eye fastened apon Kim aad
doubt when he closed there could be foad pcrsons
in that vast auditory 2ho did their hearts af
Is he tse grosRd that is Ae deSstls position, ai
GOds rufk''
When he touched upon the question Of SLAVERY in the
new territory, die NOD Southern aan-especiaily
Southern Whig-whose eyes were RRmostened SslEce
10 say 1t was intended Ia produce ee; did produce
effect AID predict that from this day loeth there
will 20 out ro@ ks Capitol healthy purified public
sentiment concerning this war, and the duly 3 de bhys
concerning H."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
sTATE or VERMONT.

DIsrRIcT or WESTMINSTER, S.
The Hon The Probate Court far The District of Wesf
nfnsier To all persons Interested in The estate of
DANIEL EDDY, Jr., late Of Jamaica, an said
district, deceased, inisSiats, GRELrISe.
TINlIE application Of Mary Z. Eddy, widow Of said
deceased for an sgnment oi so much Of the per-
sona prope NY Of said deceased she shall be Justly
entitled To, stands for hearing and decision ct he ses
sion Of said court 10 be held at the Inn of Charles
Dickinson in Rockingham, in said district, the last
Wednesday 10 March, lS47. and you will then and
there appear and object the same Il YOU shall see
cause ABISHAI STODDARD, Rep'r.
Grafton, Feb. "a, l5i7. %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

A Bill 10 Supereede Gen S6oii-It will be seen by
reference to yesterdays Congressional Proceedings,
that the House of Representatives have tucked on TO
The bill TO organize the ten Regiment into Brig aes and
Divisions, an amendment giving the President power
to appoint to the office OF Generan- Chief Of The Unit.
WaD any Major or Drigadier General, whether Of
the Regular army orof the Volunteers, without re-
gard 10 The date Of commission. Il is possible This
amendment may not pass the Senate with so little ex-
animation or discussion appears TO have net with
in the lower House.-N. Y. Tribune, 9Th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

SAD AeeIDEsA fatal accident resulted in this village
Friday last, from tie practice Of riding down hill on
hand sleds, which have olen reprobled daugh.
ter Of Mr. Sullivan Davis 10 ~ years old the absence
Of her parents took her little brother Willis aged two
years and Eve months, to ride with her down deeliyiy
her fathers residence between the rail road and the
old canal Placing the infant sled the girl was pre-
ing the sled start which ped from her aud with
the child directly down under the bridge into the canal
where he drowned There under the bridge
but strong current, and both boy and sled driven
yards under the ice ~ the right below the bridge
HeTktner NJ Y. Fretnan
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
Correspondence of,he phmnir.

Mn EDIroR--
My last communication was written by an omen window
land rather That's the present is quite
as near full CRATE as due regard for the preservation Of
'nerpressCi's will petm-in every Other respect, howev
er a neater approximation would not be uncomfortable.
There is slight covering OF snow on the ground fun
moon in the heavens aud the lads aud lases seghng
right merry just one Of those nights outdoors, 10
call up pleasing "Reminiscences ia the mind Of Yankee
sirghng and sweetearis shedding and skatng parties
ifoleks, sPpes and buernneloed in all the enehant
meht of youthful impressions, rush the recollection in
jolly enniusiou But alas, the 'Light Of ether days lives
only ia fond memory there is 40 use Of sghiag-
III would wee u boy again"
although is bad air 10 whistle whoa enc is in the
lumor.
Navigation been suspended eor three weeks pas, the
upper being entirely closed and the Mississippi so
goged with ice both sboTe aad below peveat all
communication by steamboats,. The last Steamers news
was received in SIX days ltom n hayng been telegraph
ed to Pksburg matter Of course, has produced
Tremendous excitement in the provision market The
closed D,,or ia ,rv Ls.yy sh;ao,.,,,.. h, - a., .;;ai
,,a,. u. :;y :, -; ~ -, -, ~ r'''1p-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
state OF Vermont.

IN Probate Court, March J, is47.
ZONES Henry Barrett. Administrator upon the
- estate OF PHILLIP BARRETT, late Of Hins.
lae, in the county Of Cheshire and State Of New
Hampshire, deceased, and presents his administration
account for examinaion and allowance.
Whereupon, il is ordered that said Administrator no.
lily all pefsoLs interested that this court will decide
upon the allowance OF said account at a special session
thereof, TO be holden at the probate office in Brat
teboro, in said district HE 9Th day Of March inst
by publishing a copy Of the record Of this order
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Phenix,
printed SAID Braltleboro, previous TO said time Of
hearing.
A true copy of Record,
Attest, b. ID. HARRIS, Reg'r. IS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

The celebrated ToN THUsB, who has been such lion
in Europe, returned 10 this country in the Cambria
panied BY his protector MIR Barnum The European Times
says that during his visit 10 Europe, he has been exhibited
before three millions Of people, and been kissed by million
and hail Of ladies' and that the gEos receipts for his
hibons, including his theatrical performances and private
evees the houses Of the nobility England aud the
Continent exceed Gl5OOOO $780, 00 which equal
l7S times his weight in geld lie has thus reaped
fortune Tor himself and parents, well rich
ward for his protector MIR Barnum, the proprietor Of the
American Museum, in New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

BIC GUS ron YERA CRpz.-Acive preparations
Gre making, and are nearly completed, at the Brook.
Iyn Navy Yad, ia the iling out Of two vessels the
ST. Marys and another brig, to be used as bomb
keches, in The contemplated attack upon Vera Cruz.
They have been streng in every possible way
by strong oaken knees, secured by bolts aud
massive oaken frame work, and iron braces running
through the vessel, secured upon the sides by
broad IRON plates Each nf these vessels is 10 carry,
besides guns Of smaller eallbre an immense gun upon
deck (and similar one beow,) weighing about eight
TONS and which will throw shot or shells of inches
Diameter, distance of three and half miles II is
calculated they will be al Vera Cruz ready for service,
by the LIST Of April.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
STATE OF VERMONT.

Marlboro, So.
IN Probate Court, Feb 26, I6s7.
The following petition is presented, to wit
To the Hon the Probate Court for the District Of Marlboro
(tYsrBA CAMS e. joins w. THuRBER, Admins.
~ traitors upon the estate OF LEONARD GAINS,
late Of Goon in said district decreased represents 10
the court that il would be beneficial TO the heirs and
all interested in said estate sell the whole Of the re-
al of the said deceased, and convert the same
into money. Wherefore, they pray for license 10 sell
the same and they herewith bring into the
sent and appreciation in writing, Of all the heirs TO
said estate, residing in tins State.
CYNTHIA GAINS, 1A
JOHN w. THURBER, Au'n is'
Dated at GuillOrd, this 25lh day Of Feb A. D., ls47
Whereupon, il is ordered, that said Administrators
notify all persons interested, that this court will decide
upon said applications at the session thereof, 10 be
holden at Taggart's Inn in Newlnne in said district,
on the last Thursday of March next ensuing, by pub
fishing copy Of the record Of said petition and this
order thereon, three weeks successfully the Vermont
Phenix printed at Braltleboro in said district previ-
Gus 10 said time oil hearing.
true copy Of Record,
% Attest, b. ID. HARRIS, Reg'r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

Explosion oFA PowDER MILL.--We learn that
two Of the powder mills of0ver Whipple in the vicin-
iiy Of Lowell, exploited on Saturday night, By which
accident Two men were badly burned. The explosion
Is attributed 10 the careessness Of one of the men
who was thinning lamp in of the mills, when a
spark got among some loase powder. Some of the
burning fragments from this mill lodged upon another
near by and, il not being deemed prudent TO go near
the building, caused its explosion IN about half an
hour. Neither of The men who were in the mill were
dangerously ininTed.--JournaL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

II is stated in the reports Of the debates in Parlia
mcnt that Mr. Smith oBrien estimates The loss by the
failure OF the potaoe crop and other crops in Ireland
from 100000, 900 to fso,OOO,O00. The amount of
breadstus, according 10 the London Times, required
to supply the deficiency in Great Britain. will cost
f4s, 00o,O00l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

The Columbian .yaga-iHe-srael Post, l40 Nassau ST.
NY.
The March number Of the Columbian is, perhaps the
very best specimen Of that Magazine yet issued whether
consider plates literary matter The first ngraving
The Gee. Maiden, by Dick from Ianders painting, Is
exquisite inbred The second is also by Dick from pic
tufe by David, and IS ull Of truth and expression. The
fashion plate has four well drawn figures and the original
music is Of high order In the literary way have
bu,ions from Mrs Osgood Mrs Child, Mrs Stephens Mrs
Sigourney, Mrs Goodman, Mrs Sisson Fanny FORESTER
Miss Black well, Edgar A. Poe lnman, " o Bourne In
graham J. X Butler and others anonymous Miss Black
wels 'sanzas are brilliant and highly finished This lady
is attracting much attention she the translator Of JAG
ques Mrs Osgoods Sorrows Holiday s planiiye and
very touching Mrs Child has surpassed herself in The
Fairy Friend aud Mrs siephenss Red King promises 10
be worthy Of her powers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

bO-A Church, in Springfield, Mass formerly occu-
pied Baptist Church, has been purchased by the
Boston,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
Aaarrie0.

Atthc Vernon, House, Feb a. by Rev } " Willis,
Me- Oagood Sargent Miss Sarah laniphccr lnt of nd
iow,VG
AZ the Vermont House, March Isl, by Rev J. H. Willis,
Mf Augustus A. Haskell, Of New Salem, TO Miss Aufla
Brown, Of Aihpl Mass
In Spring irid Feb 22d Mr. Apnllus Num- la Miss
Harriet g. Carlton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
Here / Come,

&z1A A ND offer to rent my Farm for one or
t..:Rl. N succession Of years. Said Farm is
l,iiiH# situated one mile from West Winchester,
s'a-sA=-<A and three from the middle Of the town.
containing about eighty I've acics, with good en-
grated orchard, and every thing in good repair.
Any one wishing TO hire said Farm will do well TO
call soon a good chance will be given.
For further information inquire oil The subscriber on
the premises
ROSWELL STOWELL. Je.
Winchester, March /, I647 Swes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
The best Chance vet.

ia TINliE subscriber offers fjr sale the Farm
fTSf1 IL upon which he now resides situated in
Hills the town Of Stratton, mile north Of Bliss
sAs<ael's Mills, on the main road from StraIton TO
Wiuhal cont aiming nbout
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

NOVEL AFTAIR.-A young lady of Louisville, of
high responsibility, recently ehasiise clerk 10 store
In the city, with cowhide. The public are quite at
a loss what satisfaction he should demand
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

About fifty persons were complained Of By Marshal
Turkey in Boston on Wednesday, Tor falling TO remove
the snow and ice from their sidewalks, according 10
law. We wish Marshal Tukry would TO Brat
lcboTo.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

IaroRrAsr IRON DELAwARE.-The House Of Repre-.
sentaycs of Delaware the i7th ut passed ae for
the gradual abolition Of slavery in that State There is no
dou6, but that it will pass the Senate and Delaware will
be hailed 8 a free State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

Also, pair four years old cattle, pair three years
old, rows, two years old cattle, yearlings, 10
sheep, four years OLD horse, shoats, swafms Of
bees 40 cords heinock bark, 90 900 heart shingles, s.
600 ee white pine boards, one horse wagon, har-
nessess, farming tools, &c.
RoLLIN NJ. WITT
Slratton, Feb. 90, is47. 4w2s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

JANIS WArsos wrHB, editor Of the New York Courier
x Enquirer, has received the appointment of BngAder
General OF the Massachusetts, New York. and Pennsylsa
mia volunteers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

g3' We have received another letter from Coxvle but
not from "Trip Van wihkle We suspect Rip has again
reaPsed into his trsny years SLEEP. obed shall appear
next wrek