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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

RAILROAD ACCIDENTS AND Loss OF LIFE.
Between Springfield and Boston (says the Re-
pnblicah), q second-class passenger car ran of
the truck on Saturday last, while tho engine was
under full speed, and was thrown with such force
against the nbutmcnts Of bridge, as literally to
smash Il pieces. Six meh were killed Instant
y, their bodies being horribly mangled; three
other men and one woman we're badly wounded.
The accident occurred near the Brooklinc cross-
ing two miles from Boston, about o'clock, p. NJ.
The following train into Boston picked up
man near brighton, who had received fatal in
juries on bis head. Its supposed he had jumped
or fallen off the preceding train. When found,
he was senscless, and soon after died.
On the same Saturday night, new engineer
on the Western road was seriously injured by
carelessly standing on Che foot-board to look
back, while the train was passing bridge over
Wesi6eld river A bridge timber struck him
on the back Of the head and knocked him of,
and he fell through the bridge into the river be-
low, a distance of rs feet. lie was made sense
less and afterwards crazy by the blow and fall,
yet ii is thought he will recover. His name is
Osborn.
On Sunday, the conductor of frcight-train
from Albany, named johnson, met his death in
almost exactly the same manner that Osborn
was wounded-being knocked on to the track
and there crushed to pieces beneath the cars
This occurred near Pittsfed
On Sunday morning, the dead body of a man
was found on the track of the same road near
Pittsfeld. One Of his legs was cut of twice by
the car-wheels, and he probably bled to death.
There was a bottle Of rum in his pocket, and it
is thought he lay across the track intoxicated,
and was run over. His name was Jas. Forbes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

SURGICAL OrERATIoS-On Tuesday last, Miss
Lucy Cutler, daughter Of Mr. zenas Cutler of Der
nArdsioni had one Of her legs amputated above the
knee She has suffered for several years with a
white swelling, for which no relief could be obtain
ed. Tho operation was performed in nine minutes
while Miss G was insensble from the influence Of
the newly discovered ether, by Dr. Dean, of Green.
field, assisted by Drs. Brooks and Carpenter Of Ber-
nardsion and Drs. Beals and Smith Of Greenfield.
The patient was doing well at last accounts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

Wonderful Escape At Shhley.-On Monday.
LIST inst, man who was engaged in blasting on
the line OF the contemplated RAILROAD from Wor-
cester to Nashua was blown twelve feet into the
air, by the premature explosion of blast He
was senseless when reached, and every one sup.
posed him to be dead. But to the surprise of all
he soon recovered, and did not appsar to have
been much injured by his aerial Journey, save
perhaps decided darkening of the complexior
from tbe POWDER Boston 15areler
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

NEw York ELEorIos-FuIl returns arc in,
and the Legislature will be constituted as fol-
lows senate--24 Wings, s Locofocos; House
of Assembly "a Wings, IS Locofocos, and tie
on member in Niagara county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

Iha,tssgiring.--This gladsome and time-hon-
ored Puritan festival will this year be observed
IN about half the States on the same day, Nov.
10th. We have to add the following 10 the list
heretofore given Rhode Island, New jersey.
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio, Mich.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

The wife Of Capt. Thornton, whose fate il was
to sacrifice his life in the Mexican war, is now
in county poor-house in Delaware, in state
of partial derangement--the result Of the uufor-
tnnate loss Of her husband VIII any amount az
"glory" pay for one such case rs dis?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

"THE SATURDAY EMroRIUM," misceIla-
neous weekly paper, published in New York CITY.
IS one Of the best papers of the kind in the Un-
ion. 1t isvery large, and contains great guam
tty and variety of reading matter. Edmund b.
Green, Esq, as editor, has gwen it high interest
and character; he has now become proprietor
also, and will no doubt infse into it still greater
life and spirit 1t is afforded at SO per annum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

70 We heard not long since that survey was
making from this place to Troy, by way of West
River. Does any one know what has been done
II the Railroad route through North Adams is the
best we go for III but it would be satisfactory to
know whether such is the fact
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

Died a his Posi.-On Sunday evening, sia
nit, as Rev Mr. Tappan, chaplain of the New
York Aims-honse, was concluding a prayer 10
the chapel Of the institution, his voice faltencd
and he suddenly fell down in the pulpit, IL an
apopiectic fit Of which he died during the might
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

RAILRoAp 70 TRo1.--On Wednesday of last
week. meeting was held at North Adams. to take
measures for the extension Of the Vt and Mass
Railroad through North Adams to Troy Alvah
Croker, ESQ, of Fitchburg, was Chairman; large
delegation was in attendance from Troy, and the
meeting resolved to petition for charter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

The New York Express of Nov. 10. says Flour
has tallen off full rs cents barrel, The receipts
are large and there is every reason to believe that
prices will be lower partcularlyas the rate in Eng
land IS quite as low as in this city. Wheat Rye
and Corn have fallen of about to cents Cot
ton is down half a cent Provisions, particularly
Pork, have fallen, and the market is more active
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

10 Gen. Taylor, says the Union,' has applied
for leave OF absence, which has been granted, and
he will arrive at New Orleans in December.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

PRoGREss-A Satire, By John G. Sare."-
Ihls poem was spoken before the Alumni of
Middlebury College, at the Commencement of
4s. 1t is one of the most spicy and witty sa,ires
that has ever appeared in this country. 1t hits
of the vices and foIies of the day with point and
hnmor' and in an easy, flowing style Mr. Sake
Is femonter, and is the author of some nsil-
road Poetry that has lately been The round of
newspaper publication, with general admiration.
We give on our outside a touch at Fashion"
as specimen of the whole satire 1t is for sale
in this village by G. H. Salisbury, Brick Row.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

a Our friend SMALL, it will be seen by his
advertisement, is now at Green River, prepared
to Daguerreotype the human face divine" He
is an excellent artist, and worthy young man.
we know the latter fact by pleasant acquain-
lance with HIM and his being instructed by Mr.
COOLEY is proof of the former. If personal
merit and good pictures can command success,
friend s. will have custom enough.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

81 The article on our last page, upon the
f" Selection of Fruits, is copied from the a Hon.
ricULTuRIsr," published monthly, at ALBANY.
by Luther Tucker, for So per year 1t should
be taken by every one who desires to cultivate
fruits and flowers of the best and choicest variety
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-11-12

The AMERICAN PHYSIOLOGICAL JOURNAL
for November contains sketch of the late Hon.
Silas Wright, with portrait. Mr. Fowler cuts
up political demagogucs finer than mince-meat,
IN an article on Republication" We wish ev-
cry voter in the land could read it. Indeed, the
whole tone Of this Journal is admirably adapted
to instruct and elevate the mindi and most hear
uly do we commend it to our readers Young
folks, especially, will find in its pages mental
feast far richer than love stories about murder"
Published by Fowlers & Wells, 1871 Nassau st,
New York city; price only 81 per year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-17
yAYNEs EYPECTORANr.

Rev J. s. Magnns, Professor in Hamilton, N. " Literary
and Theological Seminary says:
would not be without DR. Jaynes Medicines in my family
consideration. have found them successful in
where all other means have failcdv
MI Nicholas Harris Of Front and Lombard Streets
PHILADELPHIA cured Of Cough Asthma and Bleeding Of the
Lungs, under which he labored Tor many years.
Rev Ira M, Allen late OF this but Of New York city,
~ have used Jayne Expectoant and have comb
dence In II than all other medicine Of the kind"
Rev. VIM. Laws, Modesown Va, says % have used your
Epectoran and found excellent medicine for Pulmonary
Diseases"
MIR John Beckord Of Eastport Maine says Ezpec
just cured whom his physician had given up
die with ConsumPon and also another the very lowest
gea Of Bronchitis"
Messrs slosson and Williams Booksellers oswego, NJ ",
sYour E1pectorant gives universal satisiactonn
Rev John Ellis, Of New York City says that bottles
ed him Of Influenza hard Cough and apparent Consumption
Mr. Ada Ely of Waertown, NJ ", MANY respectable
people offer certificates in favor Of your Expeeoran believe
that your Medicines the best preparations that have
been offered to the public for the relief Of the afflicted and the
cure Of diseases"
Daniel Henshaw Esq Editor Of the Lynn (hiassl Record
says Jaynes Expectorant tsy valuable Syrup which
have lately used with good effect stopping Cough and loos.
ening aud breaking up Cold"
Rev Arthur b. Bradford Of Darlington Pa says that cured
his son OF Group In few minutes
The Bangor Me- Journal s1ys trial Of Jaynes EKpeco-
ran. will satisfy all that il is speedy Tor Coughs Colds
Influenza Asthma, hoafsenes and all kinds Of Pulmonary Az
iections"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-17
IFor the Vermont Phanix.l
Common SehoOI Convention.

Mn RYrmERi-I presume many Of your readers viii be
glad 10 be Informed that Common School Convention is
TO be held at Londonderry, North vnge), Tuesday
md "wednesday, the both and 30th Of this month The
exercises will commence at O'clock A. NJ each day, and
continue through the day Addresses will be delivered by
several individuals, various subjects connected with the
improvement Of schools There will also be discussions
the ProPtey Of corporal punishment in school, the esPed
ency Of Offering premiums those who exce and the pro-
pely Of the custom Of requiring teachers TO beard around
the District The question whether the wages generally
paid TO teachers adequate compensation for their Ia
bors will be presented 10 the Convention for consideration
The exercises will be designed to afford practical and
useful suggestions and hints Teachers school committees
parents and others interested in the Of popular edu
cation, and it is believed the viii prove Of great
interest and utility 10 those who shall be present Teach
ers, District Committees, Supernendens Of Schools and
others who DESTROYS for the thorough education Of the
young. not only in Londonderry but in all le negborns
towns, whether Of the county Of Wndham are
vIed 10 attend the Convention and help forward its OBJ
cct. ADDISON BROWN,
County SaPt Of Schools.
nne 10Th, iP47
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-17
The Wages Of War.

lHc wages u war
II was few days after the news Of Buena Vista
the very day that the mail brought the official
list Of the killed and wounded--we were seated in
the Office reading over the names with sad Curl
osity, seeking out those with which we we're Of old
familiar Mckee was remembered well-a dash.
ing. daring artillery officer he was in the third
when we knew him. But he married left the ser.
vice, engaged in business and at the opening Of the
war resumed the epauIcts as Colonel Of Kentucky
Volunteer Regiment. Brave fellow none Drawer
fell on that bloody field.
We were souowfnlly enough engaged in
these thoughts, when young woman entered the
Office. When we say young, mean under ihr-
~. She had a small girl by the hand-a beautiful
little creature about three years old. Both mother
and child, flor such no orc could doubt 10 be their
relationship who observed their feaiurcs,) were
dressed with extreme nealness though all the little
eegancles Of decoration were bestowed upon the
child.
We just looked over the top Of the paper to note
these particulars when, having been directed 10 us
by the clerk, she came forward to our desk.
We handed her a chair, and, while we endeavor.
ed as well as we could to soothe her very appa-
rent agitation, we were somewhat at loss TO &C.
count for its existence
Alter few minutes conversation, we discovered
the reason in the fact that she was a relative Of a
soldier in Captain Is company Of artillery
had suffered very severely She had been informed
that the list of killed And'wounded had arrived. ant
she had called 10 hear some intelligence of his fate
She wished us to read over the names.
We again took up the paper. and proceeded 10
comply with her request. i've shall never forget
the expression of that womans features as we read
Her agony was terrible, She was no, unbandsome
but her face became phas,l, pale. and her ewes
looked unutterable desnar as she fixed them unon
the child. who was PLAYING with newspaper. and
laughing ioyously in lis needless innocence Her
lips were cooress. the PRESENTATION started on her
forehead. and. as she lifted her hand to wine the
LARGE drops away we could see il trembling rs
though palsied.
The presentiment of evil had already almost bro.
ken her heart. and we knew that the relative mus,
be perv near one.
She had ayoidetI irving us her name and So soon
nc ye found The LIST annalling long Which com.
prised the casualties Of The Ies;ono,ed coTns. we
be,an 10 read we did moi know when we would
reach the fatal name if at ALL and al each indiyid
nal we looked inou;r;ngIy in The woman's face :
She said nothing. however for some fine and we
bevan 10 hone hat the name wa, no, down when
we read
"Jobn -. sergeant. K1I1rp.D
Such scream II was the wall of n broken
heart. Only one--and then still as death. Tha
cry was RINGING in our ears for month We i'm
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GEORGE CUTLER s. CO.,
DEALERS rs AID NAsUrAeruRERs OF
Boots, Shoes, and Caters,
NO. 2 BRICK ROW,
43 BrattIebOrO, Va.
STATE OF VERMONT.
STATE OF VERMONT.


In Probate Court, June IL, A. ID. Is47.
ZONES Russell Hayes, Executor OF the last VIII
" and Testament Of CHLOE HAYES, late Of
Bratileboro, decreased and files his administration
count for examination and allowance.
Whereupon il is ordered that said Executor notify
oil persons interested that this Court viii decide upon
the allowance Of said account al the session thereof
district, the 9Th day of July next by publishing
copy Of the Record OF this order three weeks
lively in the Vermont Phoenix, printed at said BIale-
boro, previous TO said time Of hearing.
A true copy ofTecord,
40 Attest, Id. HARRIS, Regr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-17

NJ The Windhnm and Bennington County Association
of Universas will Brattleboro West Village, on
Wednesday, juno 3d. and in The East Village Thursday
The 24h. Religious exercises will commence at II o'clock,
A. M. on each day.
Mr. John s. Lee will be ordained Pastor Of the Uniyer
sas Society in West Brateboro Wednesday, June Esd
Sermon by Rev. II. Baliou 3D. d. ID Of Medlord, Mass
Services to commence at o clock, r. NJ. fsF
Rev Dr. Hosea Ballou, 3D. of Medford Mass will preach
at Vernon, nezt Sunday, June 20th.
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STAGES LEAVE BRATTLEBoRo.

oIAUEo LEAVE BKA IIEBONUi
For the North, at 4 A. NJ. and P. NJ every day. Sun
lays excepted.
For hs Sonih, at7A, NJ. and Up. NJ.
For FitehtHrg and Boston, al l-2 a NJ.
For Worcester aud Boston, at 8 A. NJ.
For Troy and .Fbaay, at 10 A. NJ.
For TotensLend arlington and Saratoga SgrEgs at 2
A. NJ, every day, Sundays excepted
For Kesne, Concord and Nashua, at4 A. NJ, Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays.
For Halifax Whiiiagham aud North Albums, Tuesdays
and Saturdays, at A. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-17
Brighton Markct-Monday, jane IA. J

At Maket-470 Beef Cattle (ncluding 90 head len back
50 Jokes Working Oxen, 46 Cows and Cal,es 1900 Sheep
and Lambs and about 100 Swine.
BEEF Catae-Ezta g72S6s, quality $500 second and lhd
qualities from 50 TO So ..t
Working OrsnSaes varying from SIC 81 up SI37.
Coos and CalpssSsles al g23, a. 26 %, 81 and $50
SpSales of old Sheep IN lots at 1851 and 100 S475
Lambs from 81 20, 2,i3 To $3.50.
SloineSaes wholesale lee for Sows and i.2 7c
for Burrows AZ retail from ~ 10 - and &c. Pigs weigh
ing 30 lbs, in lots at l-1c per ID.
~ B--Market very dull and large number remained
sold az o'clock ff
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-17

Later from Mexico,


Of Santa 1nnd--E Exciting RumOrs.
FREDERlcKsBuRen. June II, is47.
The New Orleans Picayune Extra, issued noon, 7th
inst, the arrival of the steamship New Orleans,
ffoa Vera Cruz, LIST inst She touched at Bfazos the
9TH inst. Ia
General Scott had left Jalapa at The head Of COCO troops
Gen TwRgs and his division entered Puebla the 10Th
Il was not positively known but supposed that Cen Scott
would advance the capital with his present furcc Au
hente has been received that Santa Anna had
ed the Presidency the 18th but known whe,h
er Congress had accep,ed,he resignation or not
lie took the step in consequence Of opposition his
views Of the defence Of the capital and defamaicy articles
in the public prints Tho American army was generally
expected al Mexico the 10Th Of the present month"; aud
but slight resistance was anticipated
Santa Anna commenced terrifying Guadaloupe in per-
son. and Mocaezngo the suburbs but unusual dis.
appreciation manifested, and his resignation followed
II was believed that his resignation would be accepted and
Herrera nominated About 5000 troops collected at
the capital.
Exciting rumors prevailed at Vera Cruz IRON Puebia, to
the cec, that the citizens had upon Gen Worth and
cut of 600 or 700 Of his The rumor was in every
mans mouth and much evidence given support IT, The
Pcayunc and its Vera Cruz correspondent are skepea
The murder Of Col sowles party officers and men, /,
confirmed wagon master aud quar,erniasters clerk,
named Luhrpe supposed have been murdered between
Camargo and Monterey, prisoners in the city Of Mex
co.
Suspicious entertained Jaapa of attempt to re-
take tie place. Further robberes have been pcrpelrad
between Vera Cruz and JaaPa and the force
the route is estimated a, 500.
private letter from ;alapa says that Col Lawrence
bearer Of dispatches and of his were killed on
the Vera Cruz road This doubtless mistake for sowles
Later dates from Gen. Taylors army bring nothing i'm
porant The Massachusetts, regiment had started for Mon
,ercy Wright elected Colonel, MujOr Abbott, Lieut.
Colonel, and Captain Webster, Major of the regiment.
b Part Of Col Donphans force had arrived at saulo
The whole force expected in few days. A speedy
movement by Gen Taylor San Luis Potosi was spoken
Of and expected daily.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-17
commissioners Notice.
srArr or vunHoNr.

District OF Westminster, -.
The Hon. The Probate Court for The District Of
JPesIninster: To oil persons interested in The es-
tate Of D.aVIDJ j. PUTNAM, iaie Of Lyndborough,
in me County of Marlborough, and Slate of Ness
Hampshire, deceased, intestate.
GREETING.
The application Of Belinda Putnam, widow of said
deceased, for assignment 10 her of so much Of the
personal estate OF the said deceased, az she shall bo
Justly entitled TO- stands for hearing and decision at
session Of said court be held at the Inn Of Charles
Dickinson in Rockingham in said district, on the last
Wednesday Of June, is47. And you will then and
there appear and object the same if you shall
cause.
ABIsHAI sToDDARD, Reg's.
Grafton, May 90, ls47. ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-17

Col BEsros has been making long speech at Jefer-
City, Mo- It occupies eight columns and discourses
many of the prominent topics of the day Alter speak
ing at length the Oregon matter, he proceeds to say
Zone war had been avoided, without loss Of
rights or honor; another had fallen upon us-and
now the question which met him at every step was,
rohen piH it be finished? Alas, he could give no
answer. There was time when he had an opn-
on--ihe President approved that opinion-it was
founded upon combined movement Of arms and
Of policy; two armes-20 900 under Taylor, 49,
900 under Scott-with mission Of peace in COM
pany--and the sword TO be effective il the olive
branch failed Policy and arms were TO be COM
bined, and policy relied upon more than arms and
if that plan had been adopted, he fully believed
that peace would have been restored in the month
Of April past, or this month OF May and peace,
not the mere cessation Of fighting, but restoration
of friendship, commerce. social intercourse, and all
the sympathies of republican brotherhood. Con-
gress refused the appointment indispensable 10 the
success of that plan. and now he was without any
means of forming any opinion upon the probable
duration of the war"
He denounced the present mode Of eecting President
by nominating Convention and the House Of Represents
iiyes and urged change in the Constitution TO cleo
by Districts second election between the two highest
| IL the FIRST failed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-17

Collision on Lake Erie.-Eighl Lives LosL-A
fatal collision occurred of Conneaut, Ohio on We'd
nesday last, between the steamer Chesapeake bound
up with between 40 and 30 passengers, and the schr
j. +. Porter, bound down with a cargo of wheat and
corn. The OF the latter were Immediately trans
erTed 10 the steamer aud shortly aerwafd the schr
sunk in s fathoms OF water. The steamer then nut
for Conneaui, bui the water gained rapidly on the
pumps, and put out the hres and when within a Lille
and half oil land she began 10 sink. The passengers
and crew were Immediately hurried TO the promen-
sde deck, and when the beat sank this deck separated
from the hall, and thus the lives of nearly ali were
providentialy saved. The females on board were
ashcd to the mast, feet of which remained out Of
water, and in about four hours steamer came along
and rescued the survivors. Several persons took 10
the on floats, and Of these eight are known TO
have drowned. No ladies' or children were lost. The
names Of those known as lost are:
| Passengtrs Van Doren Of Lower Sandusky,
Ohio Mrs Houck of Watertown, N. Y; L. Cone Of
| Cret7.-R. Sutherland, LIST engineer; o. Wait, I'd
porter; b. McMann, deck hand.
The Cleveland Herald Of the 10TH says;
II is greatly feared that Mr. d. A. Folsom Of Roch.
ester, n. Y, formerly Of this city, is also among the
lost. When the small boat was leaving the wreck, he
urged his wife to enter il with their child. She was
unwilling 10 do so unless he accompanied her. With
true and noble dsnerestedness be refused TO embrace
the opportunity 10 himself long as ladies' and
children were left on board the sinking craft, but
knowing the mothers yearning heart toward her ten
der offspring, he placed the child in the boat The
mother chung TO il and he bade her farewell from the
gangway. Mr. F., in company with one Of the deck
hands, took to float formed Of plank and halchway.
| They separated after time--the hand reached the
shore, but Mr.. f. has not been heard Of
All the baggage, mail, about so tons Of freight,
mostly dry goods and groceries, the books, and $4,000
in money, in charge oflhe clerk, lost in the boat
The Chesapeake was owned BY the Sandusky Rail
road Co. Value si9, ooO.-Spring. Gas.