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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
state OF V'crnsOnf.

Ia Probate Court, March !, is47
The following petition is presented, to wit;
To The Hon Probate Court fore District Of Marlboro
NoRRIs l.. STErsoN, Administrator upon the estate
In OF EZRA SrETSON, late Of Dover, deceased
respectfully represents that il would be beneficial To
The interest OF all persons interested in the estate Of
sad decreased 10 sell the whole Of the Real Estate OF
said deceased Wherefore, he pfsys the TO grant
him license 10 sell the same, and he herewith brings
into court the consent AMI appreciation Of all the heirs
to said estate 10 such sale
NORRIS L. STETSoN, .adm'r.
Dover Feb. eth, ls47.
Wheeupon, it is ordered that said Administrator no.
lily oil persons interested that this will decide up
on said application, at the session thereof, TO be
holden at Taggar'S Inn, in Newlane, in said district
on the last Thursday of March, inst, by publishing
copy Of the record Of said petition and this order there
on, three weeks successfully in the Vermont phenx
printed at BraeboTo in said district, previous 10 said
lime OF hearing.
A true copy Of Record,
Attest, B. ID. HARRIS, Ree'r. IS
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"ALL's WELL THAT Ends WELL."--An inhab-
liant Of Corfu says the London Slnndard, recently re-
turned from Spitzbergen after absence Of twenty
eight years, found his vile in very good health, but
The widow OF three husbands.
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$50 acres of valuable
TiniberEand,

lying in the west part Of Sraiton the stage road
and in the vicinity Of two good saw nils. Also, so
ncrrs lying in The Mouth part Of Somerset, with good
sugar orchard thereon; The whole Of the above named
property consisting OF about 500 ncres, is offered al
the reduced price Of 800. credit will be given
l desired for one half Of the purchase money.
The entire property will be sold, any portion Of il,
formation, enquire of the subscriber upon the premises
R0LLlN NJ. WITT
Suaiton, Feb. 92d iS47.
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GREAT BARGAINS a!

TINE undersigned having purchased at ShcrA,s
IL sale, large and valuable stock OF Goods embrace
ng all the varieties usually kept in common country
tore, will sell the ut COST for CASH or approved
'orEs. Whoever wishes TO buy at great bafgains,
st them call at the old stand Of Harris & Smith in The
village Of Wilmington, and they will be convinced that
we can not only promise but DO.
HORACE SMITH.
Wilmington, Feb. H. 1871. 9Gt
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young MEN---LOOK All THIS.

WANTED Immediately, ten or fsslvs Heung
w men Of good character and address, TO engage
as agents for new monthly magazine published in
this town by the subscriber.
Full particulars of the business its profits, &c., win
be given on personal application at The Office ofpub.
location, or by addressing (posl paid) the publisher and
proprietor. S. A, WHITNEY,
iS5 Main Street, Worcester, Mass
Feb. II, Is47. &c
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NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that application will be
In mode The General Assembly Of Connecticut, at
its session, for extension Of the powers of The
Connecticut River Company, and particularly for au-
Ihohiy 10 construct suitable Dam across the Con-
nectcut River at Enfield Falls, Tor the purpose of fur.
Hartford with pure water, and furnishing Water Pow
CT for manufacturing establishments on both sides OF
the River.
Office of the Connecticut River Company,1
Hartford, LIST March I547.
Sw2S PHILLIP RIP Ely, Pres.
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VERMONT PHOENIX,
Election Returns,

We give below the few returns we have received Of
the election yesterday. They Indicate an oReIwhelmn-
ING mo License, nninrifr
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From the Susquehanna Register
Although the public have been Often imposed upon by
patent medicines, yet occasionally really useful and
fetal medicine is despsed, neglected. merely because
found in bad company. am led 10 these remarks by
conversation with friend few days sinee She had b.
afflicted for several years with disease Of the heart when
had apparently brought her ue grave. One Of ar
most skilfu physicians called who pronounced b. .
disease ncurable An advertisement Of Dr. Jaynss Es
pecorani in the Register caught the eye OF her friends
bottle Of Immediately procured Benily & Mitch
ellis in Monrose Before she had taken two days then,
an apparent improvement. She has not taken two
bottles as yet, but her health has been nearly restored
have no personal motive for recommending this ncsi-
cine but merely state this Fact, hnpng that i may M,
the eye OF some whn are ahoriug under similar diseases
that they may likewise paTlake Of It's benefits.
7lh mo. 9Th, lsa0 le4 llI li'i'7f-
Sold by BUTTON CLARK, BrOrlebOro, 81
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WANTED.

R0 SMART. ACTIVE young men 10 work in a
~ Brick Yard, To commence at the middle of Apr,
TO whom good wages will be given.
For further particulars inquire Of the subscriber in
Ftchburg.
wAsHBURN w. WOODWARD.
Fchburg, Feb. sih, is47. a5s
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WANTEIl.
HARD WARE GOODS.

- Mil Saws, X cut do, Circular Saws, Carpenters
bench Planes, Beads, Pows, Match Planes, Cbiscs,.
Plane Irons, Try Squares, Spirit Levels, ADJ Hatch
els, Braees aud Bius. Files, Wood Screws, Bel
Screws, lacks, Brads Laches Locks, Castors, Chest
Handles, Curry Combs, Tape Measures, Brushes.
Morocco and Binding Skins, Patent Leather, Saddlery,
Coach Lace, Knives and Forks, Pen Knives, Brass
and Iron Candlesiicks. Bed Cords. &C., &c.
Feb. as CT
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The premium offered by the American Tract Society for
the best tract Dancing has been awufded 10 Rev Aus
Tin Cary, Of Sunderland, Mass
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Commissioners Notice.
Palm Leaf Hats.

WOULD now say 10 all persons who have leaves
L to braid for me, that want my Hats the 10Th of
March; and TO those who laying aside leaf that
they intend braidng for me, for the purpose OF bad-
ng for cash, must expect 10 settle their with
ash or hats at cash prices.
S. H. RICHARDSON.
Feb. 8, Is47. a6s
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FARM FOR SALE.

1,A WILL be sold at Public aueiion il not
HHIA w previously disposed Of at private sale,
I,!,,t8 the premises in the town Of Dover, Co.
.i&eiAA Of Windham, Vt, on Wednesday, the l7th
day Of March neat, at O'Clock, p. NJ, that well
known Farm, called The Simpson Eames Farm, being
the Farm which John Zane. now lives, and be-
Said Farm is situated about mile easterly Of the
centre Of said Dover, the road leading 10 BTattebo
70, containing about One Hundred and Fifty Heres
q choice Land with the buildings thereon, well dvd-
one wishing 10 purchase Farm Of like description,
vii! do well not To let the sale pass nnnotced.
. For further particulars enquire Of Geuha or John
Eames OF Dover, or Of Gen. Pardon T. Kimball OF
Fayetteville. Terms easy and made known at sale.
DAVID RICE, Attorney Tor the Heirs.
Barre, Mass, Feb. %, is4T. sw77
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Newlene, 10 mo License majority, Wilmington,
81 do,-YeEnon, IS do
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200 Acres Of Land.

well wuiered, wooded aud fenced, with good share
of stone wall, the buildings consist Of house, wood
shed, barn, sheds, &c, with good orchard on the
premises
For sale, hso, $50 aeres Of paLuabLe
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SUGARS. &c.
COMPREHENSIVE.
TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON WARE.

rEN1E subscribers have on hand variety of Tin,
IL Copper and Sheet Iron Ware. Stove Pipe, Sap
Pans, Sc, constantly hand manufactured 10 or-
Ter. BULLOCK & STEEN
West Bratieboro, Feb. 30. swa7
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LiTE ISsuRASoE.-we understand that Mr. Simeon lie.
land, formerly Of this place but residing in New York
city took out policy in The MstEal BeH. Lfs Insurance
Company for $500 his fathers life for the benefit Of his
mother and paid two years premiums the same amount,
ing $l6575. Ills father resided in Chester in this State
and has recently died, thus leaving his widow sufficient
sum 10 give her comfortable aud ample support through
ie and illustrating the wisdom Of making provision for
ones family through the offered by Life Insurance
We informed that policies 10 the Of than
$4,000 have been taken out by individuals ia Brsleboo
and vicinity within hort time. Mr. r. II. Fessenden is
Agent for the above named Company, and SIR Jos Seen
for the State Mutual Life Assurance Company of worces.
ter, Mass
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GLASS SEED, Pillows, Sc.

UNAoo oBhD3 TLUWo, Nts
10 bushels Herds Grass Seed,
400 lbs. Clover Seed,
IS Worcester Pio,ps,
200 Sap Buckets,
10 CGidron Kettles
10 bushels Seed Wheat.
30 bbis. Flour
For sale by ORCHARD & SAWYER.
Fayetteville, March ?, is47. Sw9s
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SOFAS.
Palm Leaf Braiders,

Il DICkINsON'S.
Feb ?, a. sw25
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SAMUEL GAINS.
PlOnglls, PIOughs.

ID MARTINS premium improved Eagle Ploughs
Id manufactured by II. T.. Brown 4 Co., Of ~
at DICKINSON'S.
March !, az. 4w26
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TnE TwEsrtNisrH CosoREss will expire Of old age on
"Wednesday Of this week. and venture say that very
few individuals will be found the whole country 10
mourn is decease, except the unfortunate Members them
selves whose constituents have fit elect other and
we hus better men, in their stead No Congress since the
foundation Of the General Government las been called up
10 deliberate and decide questions of moentous
Importance 10 the country aud has been less
worthy Of the high trust nposed in IL At what time in
history nation have the Representatives the peo
pie betrayed such absence Of all munly gov
ernng prncPlesueh Bringing scrvie obedience Exec
uiive detaion and party discipline We look in vain for
parallel instance. by Congress, Of the
ruling majority, for they alone sponsbe for its action
More has been done within the last years 10 break
down the barriers Of the Constitution and dshonar that "a.
cred instrument than before since the time Of lis adop
ton. The proof Of this is within the knowledge Of every
intelligent need not be addused here. Witness
too, the dsgraceul which have occurred times with
out number in the Halls Of National Legislature the
bitter personal quarrcs the backgnard scurrous attacks
and drunken brois which would do dsered to bar room
devotees. We would be understood saying that this
is the character Of all majority Of Repescn.
taves We know that such is not the fact, aud while we
readily add cheeriuy make this admission truth CON.
pels US, also, that many, far many dhon
the country and to the constituency they represent
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PHD1HRS WANTED.

PEDLMES WANTED.
IN ENTERPRISING YOUNG MEN, that can
" furnish themselves with good and suitable horses
and produce satisfactory recommendations for their
integrity and industrious habits, find employment
as pedleTs Of Tin and Wooden Hares. by applying
soon 10 DAVID WHlrC0MB,
Tcmplelon, Mass
Minow need not apply
Feb. 10, Is47, 4w2e'
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CAsII, and The highest price paid flE aw bushrl.
~ LADY FINGER potatoes, by
sw7 WlLLlST0N Tyler.
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WANTED,

GIX PEDDLERS, TO pedlle Tin Ware Peddrcrs
- supplied on the best Terms.
BULLOCK s. STEEN.
" est Braiileboro, Feb. 81. 5wa7
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HERDS GRASS s. CLOVER SEED, jus, re.
IL ceived and Tor sale by
WHEELER & PRATT
Feb. "a, al. swa7
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DRY GOODS
POtaioes Wanted,

TINHIs day received, by AZ DWINELi..
Il Bratleboro, Feb 10, az %
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slrutton, Feb. 92d 1871.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-08-10

This Is time honorcd maxim. and ono
which tie Wing party have always hold
dear. "priaciplcs and Mem" however,
Is nm amendment. We 90 for correct
principles, and honest and talented men
% carry them out. TIE two should be
intimately blended. Give rs a good creed.
and pubjic servants Of known moral and
political integrity to enforce i. onl ihcrc
IS no danger Of the porpctuity of the Re
plbiic and the general prosperity Of ,he
people. What we have most 70 fear, IS
the elevation Of proli1a!es. morally and
politically. 10 otfice-heuce i, IS tie duty
of the people - be well ISSUED that men
and prince pies are both right.
We make these remarks IN view of the
doctrine of availability. without reference
10 moral, intellectual or political qualili-
cations. which has been extensively
broached in these latter DAYS. Success.
and tho SPOTS to be derived from the clo-
vntion of NO party men 10 tho Prcsi-
dencv, havo extraordinary charms 10 the
merely selfish and sctcming politician,
bat can have no influence over tho con-
duct of those who lock 10 primo pies and
tho welfare Of their country rs paramount
TO all other considerations. This heresy
Of tNo Party" we are sorry 70 perceive.
hns been embraced by certain Wing edi-
tors from whom VIC had expected better
things. Il is posi- Bile, that they have been
playing tho hypacri.a for nearly twenty
years, -advocating party measures when
no-par;y-ism was tho better policy =
What l. there in tho Wing creed thu, n
honest man IN tho Wing party Is willing
to obandon.-Lebanon Star.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-08-10

LINCu Law IN Texas u corresp0n-
dent Of the Evening Post writing from
Ru>k county. Texas. states that there had
been several horrible .rng dies enacted in
tho ne'r aboring counties within the past
month. which hive created considerable
excitement III tho public mind. After
noticing tic poisoning of the wedding
pnrty IN Shelby cnnat.,, and the escn pc of
" iikiu=on from Tie regulators" the wri
ter says
the mex. case occurred in Cherokee
county. nboQ. twenty miles 10 the north
west Of Us. This was the murder by n
fellow named Jones Of lis wife and child.
The bodies were found III 4 shallow creek
covered over with logs ana rubbish 4 $
atl circ instances tended 10 fix tho gai't
upon Jones. he was closely guarded BY
some of the nciuhhofs. who started - de-
liver him into the custody of the law. !
did hear TIM. the M gi~trates refused to
,akc cognizgnce oftha ma.ter.--aud loft him
in the hands Of tho mob; At any rate the
onv law put in operation was TIM. of Judge
Il ach. Jones after being several time
temp o-arilv suspended. confessed tho muir
ing with his fist IL was Immediately
hung; his fa:hcr anl brother who wore
both present, interfering NJ further than
morriv = request that he should not b
executed til they had g1t ont # sight, md
That they mi4at have his body for hurin}.
Tnov had been married lj.,lc over a vonr.
uuI "a" murder WIS committed vcrv nnar
the sfo; where hc had .'s,o'ca" her, il be-
inr runaway match.
TIE !hr1 affair took place in Shelby
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-08-10

A SHOW Ea.-A merchant was one day
returning from market. He was on horse
back. ami behind his saddle was n valise
filed with money. Tho rain fell with
violence. and tho good man was wet 10
the SKIN. Ar this tino he was quite vex
ed. and murmurei because God had Civ
en- bin such bad weather for his Journey.
lie soon reached tho border of n thick
forest. What was hIs terror on behold
ing Oh ono side Of the road q robbor, who.
with ieve}led gun. was aiming at him and
attempting 10 fire, Bat the powder being
Wet with the rain. the gun did not go off,
md the merchant giving spurs to his horse,
fortunately had ;ime 10 escape.
~ soon IS he found himself snfo no
said 10 himself. "I!ow wrong was | not
70 endure the rain patiently, Us sen; by
Providence. II the weather Ind been
dry and fair. | should not probably have
boon alive at this hour; the rain which
caused mo to murmur. came at a fortunate
momont 10 save my life. ana preserve 10
nc nay property"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-08-10

WoaAN STRONGER THtv OxEv!-It IS related
Of certain New-England divine who tlourshed
not many years ego, and whose matrimonial re-
lations are supposed not to have been Of tie most
agreeable kind that. Sabbath morning, while
reading to his congregation the parable OF the
supper in Luke XIV, in which occurs this passage
land another said, ] have bought five yoke Of
oxen, and go to prove them; pray have me
excused; and another said, have married a wife,
and therefore cannot come, he suddenly paus-
ed at the end Of this verse, drew off his epecta-
Giles, and looking around on his hearers said with
emphasis. "The fact is, my brethren, one wo-
man can draw man farther from the kingdom
of heaven than fire yoke Of oren,''
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TERNS OF EERTISING

T. Advertisements iriH be consricueusly in
serted TIE Palladium al the toi!otc.ag rates.
One square of = linss, $50 AS } soeess. 81 90
E9rA c9nfinNdRce,.--....---. %.
4 liberai discount on re ab0se CITES, 10 those
,cio ddrertiss bp TIE pecr
All advertisements authorized By the statute
must be paid for Invariably in advance. Ad-
vertisements coming from abroad. must DO
accompanied with the cash, unless ordered for
publication by brother publisher, and agents
Announcing aanaes Of candidates for osice. IF
subscriber 81; # not a subscriber) -.
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post Office, if he had received some strange
intelligence
"I-ry,' said Henry ''here is your f.rher's pa
pers, AMI look at the returns. No ), 1, ?, p
10000"
Nary turned ale.--tl,e news was une xpec,eI.
Lets 60 % BOSTON, said he. and get III
money
The prizes arc payable 30 days after draw
ing, SAID Mary, looking at the bottom Of the
ticket
That night Mary told her mother Of Henry's-
luck.
Mrs, Carver seemed rather startled.
''Are you not pleased 'nother}'' asked Mary,
"Io you wish TO oppose other obstacles TO our
union
MARY said Mrs. Carver, .'Go you recollect
the u4ost uncomprou.ising hostility which your
father has 10 Iottcrjes-bis utter abonination Of
money thus distributed This prize viii be
to hi.n ,lan poverty. Ever since they
fused make him manager III the Plymouth
Beach Lottery, he has sci down the whole IS
gambling, and every prize the DEVILS gift for
mischief and. TO speak the truth, most people
begin 10 hold the opinion with him"
"Why. mother. every body did not ash. TO be
managers IN The Lottery"
''No no; But people may, like your father,
arrive al correct CONCLUSIONS from se!hsh 'o"s''-
erauohs' ana COCA OPINIONS may become genera
without any special motive for change
10 ne ''y' -i''y gave '''N - i'e"i5 MS
'''N'' WIN "'i 4'oou''' u "0 0oi'' f''''0'' -
hef h'"'"V''
HENRY was ihor'ilea at Inc r's''i'' ne nn1ef-
s'oo' anu aPPfe''N'e" 'lF ''euhgs Of 'he 'o'd
'''">' ''''' - "',s ''"ef person case ne H''2N'
D ysTt. e ]
nav 'I'P' o'''' '' IT,
Dut "ha' goes your f"''er want SAID lien
y N''s ne oppose me fh"ec accepted 70 ndi'a
en"'''leS eh"o'' Seho''s ana iihi7h pune WORKS.
100 '''''''e - supply "'e purse o. one
40 sues 70 '' ii' ''-o'e '''e
mn
'''1J '''' '''''''> 49,
80 80,
- -...'.,'.,.. -. I'M,
;,
;,
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wealthy. he t,,o,,,.i., = ,-o,e- and lo,,at.s
90, l.,;,, ar 49, ,,,...;. 49,. .,, .lt,
l. .,tr -. -; 80 -,
,,..,i,h,
Ar4,,,,. f,tl,..- !; -;,,. :, aid 1rr~. CHM, how
-, TO- e, clear Of tI,o ,d,p,n of INV lott.rv
,,r,z. can neither eee. mr. o,,ess,,
..p.rr,,s .,,ilI dream :, ,bo,cb :, said Ma
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TIE HOs1E, lit NJ.

Not drum vas heard, bat terrible ham,
AS around our chamber We hurried
In search Of the insect whose trumpet and drum
Our delectable SAUNDERS hal worried.
We sought for it darkly at dead of night,
our coverlet carefully turning.
By the struggling moonbeams misty light,
And candle GinlY burning.
\ o useless garment confined our breast,
But IN simple night dress and slippers.
We wandered about like spirits distressed,
or the sails Of pi.aticsl shippers.
Short and few were the words We let fall,
Lest ,he noise should disturb the mosquito,
B.,. we steadf.sty gazed on the white wash q wall
And thought how We had been bit, Oh!
We thought as we rose from cur restless bed,
And reIinqaizhed our pleasant pillow,
That wouldn get in again til he was dead.
AMI we secured from his bill, oh.
But half an hour hal seemed to elapse,
Ere met with the wretch that had bit us,
4 nj raising our boots gave terrible slaPs,
That made the mosquitoes quietus.
Quickly and sadly turned from the dead,
nd le # him all SMASHED ana CORY;
We blew out the candle an pofel into bed,
Determined tell YOU the story.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-08-10

There is beautiful anecdote connected with
Mrs. Fry, which tempted to relate here. It
Is the habit of that lady, when she visits lunatic
ssylu 70 sit down quietly and calmly amongst
the poor people, however turbulent or noisy they
may ba, and commence, in her low, musical
voice. reading the Bible. Her tones. generally,
soon attract attention, and order is gradually pro-
duced. On Of these occasions Young man
was observed to listen very attentively-an tho
ordinarily Of the most violent of the PATIENTS
he became subdued, even to tears. When Mrs
Fry ceased reading, this poor maniac exclaimed
TO her. Hush the angels hare lent yoa their
ces." Perhaps more beautiful or more truly
poetic compliment has never been paid TO phan-
thropy.-Bostoa Atlas.
"SaIly, GLAD your heel has got WE'LL
"Why7s said Sally. opening wide her large
blue eyes with astonishment.
sOh. nothing" says Mag, "oniy see i, IS able
70 be ont"
It may not be generally known that the
Pennsylvania volunteers, though in Moxi-
co. have the RICH. of voting for Governor
as though they were at home, and they
mean 10 exercise 1t.
Col. Doniphan Chains that his Missouri;
volunteers on their late memorable march
were on r above Gen. Taylor himself.
They were Rough. Ready and Ragged.
Col. BAaER.-This officer has declined
accepting the Office Of Colonel Of tho new
regiment Of Illinois Volunteers. now near
" full. He has also declined the COM
rnand offered him BY the Secretary of War,
Of battalion OF veteran Illinois VoI1n-
teers.
SHOCKING OccURRExcE.-Jose Battle,
Esq, one Of the wealthiess Planters IN
Edgecomb county. \. G., was killed on
Monday last. By ono OF his own slaves.
The Loc-sTs.-Theso strange crea-
lures have appeared IN immense numbers
in the Western par, of North Carolina.
They visited the same part of the State
Il years ago.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-08-10

THE PoTATo Ror.-Mr. Orrin A. Tur-
ner, Of Hamburger, in this county, has
shown rs some potato vines with the sup
posed cause Of the disease which has so
extensively prevailed in this vegetable for
a few years past. Il is n worm about
tArcc-qaarters Of IN inch in length. which
mikes is way through tho vino. and is
supposed to impregnnto the root. On near.
~ all tho vines was found n bug. and
many Of tho leaves bore the marks Of
having been stung. If this is not tho
cause of tho rot, il is sufficien. 10 destroy
.hc Totaton. mad render its cultivation abor-
tive. We are told that nearly all tho
vines woro IN ihis condition. Mr.. II.
thinks. from what observation he has boon
ablo TO mako. that this worm, and It's at
tonaants, have been tho cause of tho
widespread dlscnse among potatoes, which
has been rs an almost universal DESTROYER
throughout the wofli.--Buffalo Com.