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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10
The State Of Parties.

We imagine that there has not for many years
happened to be 50 little Of party spirit as at the pres
ent time. II makes dull times for editors when
they cannot pick quarrel with political opponent,
aud il is singular fact that nearly all the contrO.
versy which has been going on among the newsps
pers for months past has been between brethren oil
the same household of faith. In New York The
Barnburners fight the Hunkers, both claiming to be
regular" democrats in the same Stale the Con-
servalve Wings are at hard knocks with The Pro-
gressiye. Here in Massachusetts stout battle has
been waged between the sensible portion Of the
Wing party and the pulling philosophers with tender
conseiences. What they do at Hull in such sea-
son Of dearih we find il impossible TO conjecture
but IL the editors Of that emporium have nothing
more to talk about than we Of New Bedford, we
fancy their brains must ache from cudgelling. 10
fact there is nothing to talk about except the Mex
lean war, aud upon that subject il is quite mPOssl
be 10 force fight out Of locofoco The whole
murderous and wasiefnl proceeding is condemned
by all candid men without regard to party, and
there are none to defend il. MIR Polk is to blame
therefore for robbng the newspapers oil Their usual
disputes; il is his insignfcance, his utter want OF
popularity, the extreme contempt in which ne IS
universally held which has made parties so unanl'
nous and harmonious. II Jackson held the Telns
and were urging on this vainous war, all the loco
focoism in the nation would be shouting hosannas
in favor OF The war but Polk is not leader oeH
cite enthusiasm he cannot consecrate CRIME u
the eyes Of the people; and he sinks by common
consent into the lowest abyss of public contempt
Il may be asserted that party spirit IS greatly On
the wane calm is prevailing which forebode'
violent agitation Of the political elements within
brief space Of time; we are indeed in transition
state quietly and surely great Numbers are sllng
away from the support Of locofocoism. and are ma
king ready for the great battle on the Wing SIDE
When we awake from the state Of iorPor when nov
checks political movements, we shall find that eie"
changes have silently occurred-we shall real'.s
immense accessions 10 the country, and the lae "
IS4S will be foreshadowed In tempests large POI.
tons Of the solid earth are wrenched of BY 'ne
foaming sea, and hurried away into the deep wa
tiers but In calmer hours, when the gentle breele.
sci in from the sea, the sands accumulate upon "'
shore and add TO il many rood of solid grouno,h
So now. all unconscious, we are gathering slfeng%
from the opposite shore. and the channel oilhe POr
ical stream shall soon be changed and while lne IO
tion Of the current shall not harm US, i VIII maA'
dreadful incsions upon the other bank Inc ~
cendancy Of Wing principles is certain either wa
or without General Taylor We fairly triumPnsSS .
in lS44--but in ls4s all the frauds and falsen1Oa'
of ocofocoism viii not be able TO rob US Of glO,r
Gus aud enduring viclory.-Nev Bedford MereA''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10
New Hamnshire.

The Legislature Of New Hampshire assembled Con.
cord on Wednesday the 2d inst The Senate organized
by the choice Of Harry IIbbard President and John ".
George Clerk Moses Norris, Jr elected Speaker Of
the House BY vote Of Iis to l35 for all others, and Lewis
Smith was elected CIcrk-a ocofoeos The official can
vass shows that tho majority for Jared W. Williams for
overnor iif2 10 avots Of 005Oo, and he aecordng
y declared elected.
On Thor-dsy the Two iouses IN Convention filled the
three vacancies IN the Senate By the choice Of Locooeo
candidaies Gov. Williams then introduced TO the
convention BY Gov. Colby IN the following short character
isiic speech
aOnc year since was called 10 the place where now
stand to take upon the responsibilities, Of high and
honorable Office the dDtep Of which let nadrqasls 10
perform The year has passed away and with y The deep
feeling Of anrrly with which Il commenced Whether the
duties Of the Office have been performed well w. i not
question for 10 settle, but this truly say meet
the close with cheerful heari end what Is brer, with an
approving eonscencs before God. The sentiments and
principles have advanced matter Of record. II
had opportunity, would change oblitrate sin.
gle sentenee-whHi s written wri1teDsnd there lei
an performing ,h- is.i duty m the Office, have the
honor 10 introduce the Hon. Jared W wnams 0overnof
elect whose superior talent early education, and pTofs
sons life will enable him sustain the high dignity Of the
Office better than any man Of ordinary sdvSntages.'
The oath ii Office having been administered to the Gov
elect be made very bre address 10 the Legislature
In this respect following the psisewohy example Of hi,
predecessor He rsers 10 the Common School system Of
the State defective and recommends that the Militia
Lawsb maintained He declares that there rs tendency
resalon n favor Of capital rather than labor, and
emmends that in granting charters the Legislature
The right 10 alter amend repeal the He besow'
fulsome praise upon The Sub Treasury and Polk Tariff
lameS,s that the benghied republic Of Mexico shonld have
ins,gsted her citizens TO invade sol. slay innocen
citizens, and involve our country in war; decided,
eooD Tie then takes ground that all territory scqp.
from MEXICO should be free This novel doctrine for
Locofoco Governor Of New Hampshire sdvoea,s ans
the change entirely owing the efficient labo Of th'
Wings end independents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10
Prom the Seat Of War.

BY the steam ship Palmetto, at New Orleans from
Vera Cruz, we have advices from the latter port tc
tue 22d of May
Gen Worth entered Puebla on the afternoon Of
the 18th May, after a sharp skirmish with a party
Of Lancers sent out TO oppose his advance. -Four
Mexicans were killed-no Americans.
Santa Ana had been in the city moment before
our troops entered, but left and pushed toward.
the capital.
II was reported that General Valencia was be
tween Pueba and the Capital, at the head of four,
teen thousand men, TO resist the farther advance oil
our army.
The result of the Presidential election was moi
known. Santa Ana, Elesiaga, and Herrera were
among the candidates.
Santa Ana is said 10 have had a considerable
force with him when he passed through Puebla, va.
riously estimated from fifteen hundred TO ten thou.
sand
Captain Mayo OF the Navy, who is now Governor
OF Ayarado started on the Gath ult for Laliscoya
At his arrival, the town surrendered to him without
any resistance. On his return he was fred upon
and Passed Midshipman Prngle, with FIVE sealnen,
were badly wounded.
DR.. Barton has been appointed the Presiden, Of
the Board of Health a, Vera Cruz.
party Of gnileras were surprised aud taken,
close by Vera Cruz. They were fifteen in number
Odp'' mHroh vi tne Ttnes, uleu on tne iOln--
There is rumor ahoal that the Mexicans had cap
tured wagon train.
An extra Pcayune, issued Oh the afternoon Of the
9Th ult., contains correspondence from Kendall at
Jalapa, up 10 noon of the 2Ist. All was quiet At
Puebla; the p:ope appeared satisfied under the
presence of Gen. Worth.
Reports state that Santa Ana had halted at San
Martin. % miles from Puebla but il was generally
conceded that the main force Of twelve thousand
men at Rio Frio were preparing for another engage.
meni at that naturally strong point II is also stat
ed thai fifteen battalions Of the National guard were
being thoroughly organized at the capital and there
was prospect Of another hard fight, considered by
many certain.
1t was rnmored that Gen. Worth was in pursu.
ofSanta Ana, beyond Puebla.
Mr. Trist was still at Jalapa the object of his
mission kept secret
The Train from Vera Cruz, under the escof, Of
Capt. Walker, had arrived
Gen. Shields had suffered an attack Of pleurisy,
but was recovering.
Three guerrlas we're killed, one wounded nine
taken prisoners. large number Of horses, mus.
kels, pistols and ammunition. &c, were captured
in the affair heretofore mentioned.
News from Vera Cruz states that the prisoners
brought to trial were severely dealt with.
The town Of Moniaa surrendered TO the captain
OF the sloop of war Germantown, but was reiaken
by three hundred Mexicans.
The schooner Fraternity at Moniala, had been
boarded by 80 armed men, stripped of cargo and
burned
Major Dommerd with portions OF the 9Th and 9Th
infantry, arrived at Vera Cruz from the United
States on the 18th
Col Sewers arrived at Vera Cruz on the 22d with
dispatches from Gen. Scott
Some fears ARE entertained that Gen. Wonh's des-
patches were cut of, as none have been received
at Jaapa or Vera Cruz.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Decline Of Popery Ia haiy--The Rev. Mr. Pomeroy in an
address before the Foreign Evangelical Society last week
stated tnat while travelling the Continent he fell in with
Venetian gentleman Of Intelligence and superior educa-
ton, with whom he conyetsed freely the religious state
OF Italy This gentleman declared his adherence
Popery exhibited home and asserted that Of the 1900
who were his companions at the University Of
Padua psgkfks Of them entertained We've similar 10 HE
on this subect--Bostoa Irareur.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

MURDER OF NonRis CoLBuRN.- Some time syo
fears were entertained that Mr. Norris Colburu
late Of Fitzwiliam, N. H.) a trader between St.
Louis and Santa Fe. had been murdered and rob.
bed on his way home with large SUN Of mOusy.
The following from the ST. Louis Republican Of
May 4th, confirms these fears:
The body Of Norris COlbsrn found--Tbe Off.
GERS OF the Steamer St. Joseph, which boat arrived
last evening, informs US that the body Of Nora
Colburn, the Santa Fe trader. who has been mis-.
sing for some time. was found by an Indian, 90 The
Goth ult., near where the carcass Of his mule vas
discovered, week or ten days before.
Alter being murdered his body was thrown into
deep ravine, from whence il had been dragged By
the wolves, or some other wild beasts, and was %
badly muiilated that it was impossible TO ascertain
by what means he bad been deprived Of life
He is supposed TO have been murdered by one
OF the Kaw Indians, notorious bad fellow, VIA
had been seen 10 that vicinity short time befor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

BniisiProef-A correspondent Of the Knoxville Team.
Register giving Of the battle fought by Colonel
Price and bis men with the nsuiree,onsts at De Moro
says One al Us, sergeant shot through the clothes
feefy res nmes, and escaped unhurt THIS beais the
ndan chiefs story about firing sixteen rife shots without
effect Il washington and Gen Punams finding fourteen
bullet holes in his blanket aer night skrmish with the
French.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

POsr oFricE DrrARrmESr-Msj IlObbe Frsi Asss
ant Postmaster General and for many years chief manager
Of the Post Office Department, went Europe in the
Washington for the purpose Of perieetng strange
menis facilitate mail communications between the differ
countries Of Europe and s, b. Beach, Esq
will perform the duties Of the Office during his absrnce
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

RAIL.RoAD FROM TRoE BRArTLEBoRo We under
stand (says the Bennington Gazette that meeting
be held at Troy for the purpose Of taking consideration the
building ola Raroad from Troy Braeboo the raising
Of money to deay tho expenses Of susey the When
this link shall have been eomPeed will make continuous
route from Boston the FAR West and the shortest and
best route 20 all sections Of the Union We presume that every
person Interested the line Of the road will willing
tribute to the survey which will shortly be commenced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Oae Happy Nan Before the ews Of the battle Of Buens
Vista received the people Of both nations hung in pain
full suspense upon The result There was one man how
ever, who happy amidst this universally distressing
anxiety. That man was James X Polk; who having put
able general al the head OF each Of the opposing armies
was certain Of victory by the other Of them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Paier oT a WUr.-Ursh Rsynor away with the
better half Of James Kelley, and took sdgngs pub
lie house in Sag Hsrbor, MY The ensged husband
took the guilty Psr and Threatened adultery suit but
the hasy compromised 20 the satisfaction Of all
parties Urish gave James double -barreed gun and sio
in cash, in fall OF all damages and kept the wife People
should MT 70 70 law for trihes-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Distress IN tfaryandThe long drought has checked
vegetation in Maryland that many nersons are without The
necessaries Of life An endorsement the leer-hag from
Mr. John spauding Postmaster Pleasant Hill Charles
county dated May 10Th states that that day persons
called him begging for meal corn that in The sur
rounding country many begging from door door, and
that no corn 70 be had at any price. The Baltimore Pat
riot hears that like scarcity exists In other counties
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

complement 10 Woman-In speaking Of the large NUT
befs Of ladies present the New York Anniversary
ngs of the National Era pays the following
bssdtifal and deserved tribute to the SEX
"The philanthropy Of the female heart Is not wss an
mere display. Men build churches, raise subscfys
The platform, caarm you with the eoquence o. .dow
women cothe the naked feed The hungry vs .ns Men
and orphan and ere minsierug angels 10 the poor;
tell Us Of suffering; women relieve it. Men Piea'"
women follow Him.
Not she with Iai,orous lip her Saviour iiang'
No, she denied Him with unholy tongue;
She when apostles shruuk, could danse" brave
Last at the cross, ana earliest At The gra's 2"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Representatives, York papers give of the
eopement Of the daoghtef OF fashionable Broadway
chant tailor, with married man. the proprietor Of noted
bowling saloon in that city This rash step thrown her
family into the greatest Distress letter. however, has
been received from the young lady, in which she assures
her friends Of her Perec happiness In the Of the
she loves She said TO be only 6 years Of age and very
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

TVS caofs--Tbe famine which has prevailed for lev
moaths past Ielsnd and to extent hrou
out the continent Of Europe and the almost
pfeeedentsd high prices Of besdsiu have created no little
aniiey IN the country respecting The ProsPeets Of the
coming crops The latenesa Of the srssoa, coupled with
the usual predictions 81 "e or no
tai produce would be raised during the coming summer
and the certainty that the European demand will not abae
In any sensible degree for many months come have
added little to the general apprehension that The era.
nares Of the great West would eventually be drained and
scarcity fsmine would be The result In our own eoun.
try The operations Of spectators have no doub, eonrbu
ted much heghten the pane perhaps have had
thing TO do in raising prices their present high rates. bu,
these can have only temporary effect
The late rains and the present favorable appearanee
Of the crops have done much remove the apprehrn
sions Of the Puble Our exchanges from ell parts the
country speak in encouraging Of the prospects Of
plentiful harvest and, judging from prrsent appearances
and other Of information have at hand We are
satisfied that the amount Of agricultural produce which will
be gathered in this country during the coming autumn will
far exceed that Of any previous year This the n.,ur.
result OF high prices AZ they advance and profits Of
agricultural labor increase land will be put under
eultvstion, and abundant harsesis will follow The
agricultural resources Of the West neshsusbIe and il
only requires demand like the present 10 stimulate farm.
ers to exeriion 10 call forth ilng sepply The
receipts Of hour and grain BY WY Of the Erie Canal and
Western Rarosd much exceed those Of any former sen
SON. and an abundance awaiting the means Of trans
porla'on This increased activity is all owing the press
ing demand which has existed and still exists and were
it much greater, the supply would be wanting We do
no, TO be understood by this predict that prices will
Immediately fall othe probabilities that they will con-
nue at about the rates Tor time comebu
what we mean TO say Is this, that with abundant mea
Of production, there occasion for sppehendng fam
me- or even any thing like general scarcity Of provisions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Ysleaaoss and EargNakssCspt Trofsiirr, or the brig
Deposit al this port from Cape Verde islands sisss
the evening Of the 9Th April and continued eight days
during which the blanc distinctly Porto Prsya
ing the las sx days. The smoke was siIi rising from IL.
crater on the ID Msy.-Bosfon Daily .sdvertissy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

W Reader, If you We spark Of music in your soul
big as tobaecoseed, 60 and hear the BAKERs sing
Monday evening They Of your halfbaked squal
er but have good voices every Of them and know how
TO use the See advertisement and handbils Old
Brarboro boating its music store its Of pianos s
scientific whiser and jealous eaa,humpans should give
the BAKERs a rousing house,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Ssop Driffs in lMay,-we have seen letter from TEN.
ple Franklin county, 20 miles distant IL dated MAY H.
and states that in going to mill the writer's horse founder
ed twice IN drifts make necessary 10 take
him from the harness 10 get him oct HsL0reH Gazette
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Ma RY1HER VIII you the editor Of Barre Pat
riot that be '0as hoaIed egregOusy In relation
"Thunderbolp humbugi have abundant proofs in my
possession which settle tho matter beyond ea and they shall
be forthcoming for the satisfaction of all such as have suffered
themselves to be duped by this silly story. e.
Brattlehoro, June g. I8i7.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Grand &amPsds.-on Saturday night eth ult, twenty.
three negroes, belonging 10 different plantations In Kent5n
county, KY the rvef len for parts unkno~n The
rewards odrsd for their the saRe-
gate $1,000 - iaeinaan .4fas
ygnotssT-Ten negroes tank French leave" Of Mays.
vile. Ky, Sunday night 10Th ult Really slaves oan
TIE very good property 10 that region. Ohrn is fund
bat fiehes lake 70 themsevea' legs and ton away.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

G issac Young, raddeE, Of Cincinnati has contracted
with the Post Office Department to furnish all the
wanted for the next four years We glad Of this and
hope there will be such miserable ssckness in re-
gard TO bags lately occurred the New York Post Office
II Of some consequences that letters papers should
be speedily conveyed well that the Mexicsns should
be chsianred with horse, foot aud dragoons There
Is no ProPreiy in e1Pendng all the Government funds
further Mr. Folks missionary operations smong the Azeca
operations wherein every bomb bible and every
corporal eoiporeur Seriously, however, more money Is
laid out in single month by the United States violate
ali the peoePis of the Gospel by aggressive war than
has been raised during twenty years the United States
spread the knowledge the Gospel among the heather
VIII not the religious community think oflhisP
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Siare Holding Gaiany lit stated in the Wilmington
Del papers. that Ann Maria jones' very pretty Young
white g, convicted Of larceny seuieneed 10 re-
eeiye "twenyone lashes the back well laid on
BY the Court Of General Sessions for Newcastle coun,y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

NJ The Washington Union claims for Mr. Polk all the
credit Of the battle Of Buepa Vsato which Prentice Of
the Louisville Journal replies, this u undoubtedly true for
Mr. Polk had not sent sahta Anna into Mexico the bat.
tie Of Buenn Vista would ne yer have occurred
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

cRous The circus Of Messrs Sands, Lent d Co is to
exhibit on 6oOdhue's Island next Tuesday afternoon
This establishment is highly spoken Of the press those
towns which has visited and undoubtedly equal any
ofs kind BY the advertisement will be seen what at
fractions offered what eas are 10 be performed 10
"usionish the natives"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

SOmsfking Hsn.--A packetboat called the {" Musician
has been pot upon the canal through Albany
and Buffalo She carries band Of musicians, composed Of
the family Of the Csptsin both male and female and piano
for the Of the passeng -Rocheaer fdrcrfiscr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Ns5 Beecksr the daughter Of the venerable Dr. Beeeher
Is unsrng in her efforts promote education At the West
She IN few days To meet at Albany, twenty young
dies from New England, who 10 70 out lin her as
Teachers alter having spent term the State Normal
School Her plan s 70 transfer large number Of educated
ers--yysls Hapcn Palladium
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10
PRETTY lNcIDENr.--The Jalspa Star Of the
9th inst contains the following -

FKEIFf INCIDENT pc JaIapa Star Of The
9th inst. contains the following -
"As the column Of Mexican prisoners were
marching by us on the afternoon Of the 18Th, we
observed with the rest, a little boy and lamb
Amidst the fire and smoke. and the roar Of mus.
kerry and artillery, which had so lately enyeloped
the hill, these weak and delencelsss creatures had
stood unframed As they passed along our lines.
word. Counienances dark with the fierce passions
of The recent conflict, clouded with the remem.
brsnce of fallen frends, and Of revenge but hall
stated, relaxed into smile Of mingled pleasure and
phy-pity, that they should have been exposed
and pleasure. that He who guards The sparrow had
sheltered them from the rayages Of the iron storm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

The number of captured by the Americans in
Mexico AMOUNTS to 5sS II stacked together they would
make quite pyramid Springfield Repabiisaa
Yes and would the Sus Of the Americans Killed in
Mexico, during this for slave territory B r. a-sfe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Curious .9nagram-Admittng the ktier 10 be deoon,.
posed into Tia Two component parts s. the cuuse the
oeeland the consequence Of the Mexican war will be found
to consist Of the letters Tex-the cause The city
Of the Azecs-'he object Aud Taxes-the consequence
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

CnAHrs sUMHrn, Esq., of Boston, is to address the Lit
esy Societies Of Amherst College At The coming Com
mencement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

a Good NsightOFhoodA farm lately advertised in
Western Newspaper, ia which all the beauty of the stua.
ton, fertility Of the soil and saluby Of air. were de-.
tailed in the richest glow Of rural descpon which was
farther enhanced with this NJ BThere is not an n.
torHsy within Eileen miles Of the neighborhooa."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

STATE CoSyrsrIos-We publish today call Of the
Wing Central Committee for State Convention, to be
holden at Montpelier. The 7lh Of Jolly We uustour
Wing friends in the several in this county will adopt
measures 10 be fully represented.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-06-10

Gene to re Wars-John II. warland, former editor Of
the cisIemont Eagle and since Of the Manchester Amer
can aud New Bedford Bulletin goes cut to Vera Cruz
infantry.