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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-03-31

cargo:
Wheat, bushsi,, 10000
Corn, do $4,000
Corn meal, barrels, 2,7CO
Flour do 1000
Soda Biscuits, boxes, l60
Cotton, bales, Dol -
Clocks, boxes, ~
Beeswax, barrels, l9
The breadssulFs alone are equal to sixty.
eirht thousand bushels. Then we have
cotton, clocks, &c., &c. This is the larg.
IS, cargo that ever left this port, and its
balk is really enormcus.-[N. Y. Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26
Arrival Of the Steamship Y,,..

The Steamship Telegraph arrived r. f"'
ming from Vera Cruz, having touched ave sse-
Bfazos on the voyage. We
we understand that she left Vera Cruz on
me 4th inst, but brings no news Whatever
we received no news or letters from that city,
Qite the most important article in the Flag
Is the following
ADVANCE UPON SAN LuIs.-From Major
Arthur, formerly qusriermaster at Cerralyo.
we learn that Gen. Wool has received orders
10 proceed with The advance oil Gen. Taylor's
column, on the goth inst, in the direction of
Encarnaclon, some twenty leagues from Buena
VISTA, where he will establish depot. inio
which three months ralions will be thrown.
The army will then advance upon San 1 ,uis
and communication be opened with Tampico
or lnspan, from whence supplies will there.
aller be received. All the mules and other
means Of transportation have been ordered
above and activity prevails throughout The
whole department.
The Flag gives sad accounts Of outrapes
perpetfaled in the vicinity OF Matamoros. bv
Mexicans upon their own counIrymen and
country women. The same paper mentions
mat The resident Mexicans near Parfas. lately
applied TO Gen. Taylor to protect them from
armed bands OF their own counirymen, sent
lhlther for the express purpose oil ravapinp
me country and destroying the crops. The
Flag thinks that aid should be furnished Them.
The Flag has more Tumors from Gen
Scotrs army, but this lime we are happy 10
know that they are all false, being entirely
Mexican. We do not repeat them.
N. o. Pieayune, I'm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26
Atw0od's Portrait of Cen'l TAYLOR,

The Portrait of Gen. Taylor, which Mr..
Atwood, the artist who painted il, ia now ex-
hibiting at ,he Lafarge Buildings, Broadway,
is well worth visit. Mr. Atwood certainly
deserves the thanks OF the public, for The spif.
u he hos shown in undertaking and carrying
through the enterprize OF Iurnhhine a correct
likeness Of the hero of Buena Vista; but ne
has not done this without considerable tx
pense, and il is but fair that he should be re-
munerated for his trouble and outlay. bes,des
receiving the artists reward in reputation -
The portrait on exhibition here, represents
General Taylor at full length; he is standing
uncovered, with his hands crossed in 'front.'
In his left hand he is holding his s0mbrero.
Al his lett side Is Capt. Brspg's famous gun,
the particular piece which did such wonderful
execution al Buena Vista. In the distance,
and al the right, half envrlOped in smoke, np-
pear BTagg's men, engaged in active duty
But all minor points in the painting are in
stinctivey passed over by the eye, which seeks
and finally rests upon that lace, where there is
enough to engage It for hours. We ell know
that there are some faces which can only en-.
leTtaln the eye for moment, while other coun-
tenances furnish asubject for hours of conien-
plation. OF the latter class is the face of Gen.
Taylor. IL were vain 10 attempt lucid des-
cripiion here. We might, il is true, speak Of
that eye, that 'eugie eye alluded 10 by the
poet, who says
From left TO RICH, his eagle eye
Each rapid movement scanned
And yet there is nothing in that eve that re-
pulses, but every thing 10 attract. In short, a
more pleasing face is seldom seen than that de.
lineated on Mr. Atwood's canvass. As 10 the
truthiulness of the painting, it is vouched for
by many OF the officers who ere and have for
some time been near the person Of the old he
io-hIs constant companions. The height Of
the figure is that of the original, 5 ieel "a
inches. The hair, which is somewhat, gray.
parted on the right side, revealing noble
forehead. The nose is, 10 be sure, prominent,
but not al all like the feature which is made 10
occupy lis place in many Of the prints which
are now selling about the country for "true
llkenesses OF Gen. Taylor" But every person
who admires the man, should go aud see his
portrait, 80 that when they think Of him, they
may have correct idea OF his appearance. -
Mr. A,wood's visit 10 the camp of General
Tnylor, furnished him with good knowledge
OF the every day life Of his subject, and he re.
Yates many anecdotes illustrative of the char
~sSsr Of the man, which are by no means un-
ins SNSly listened to by the visiter while look
thai h.Nhe picture, We should not forget
ed Old brossaeral is represented in ihat far-fam.
NJ - soai.-N. Y. Herald.
., Co.. $3.50 'sSaed in this village some three
or Tour years ago. ". c,,,..l -.
and acquired the name d followed his art here ',c
Portrait Painter. sV''eO' anu sSi'io'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26


armed but that did not prevent similar
number of adrones from OBTAINING them
all, while their baggage was rifed. The
poor widows wardrobe was scant, and her
money melted down TO a very few dollars,
which she gave up, Of course, without re.
sistance. The chief Of the robbers glanced
at the small sum, at her poor apparel and al
the child in her arms and gently replaced
the money in the childs lap. A priest who
was bringing handsome sum for some pub
lie purpose, was Obliged 10 resign il, though
eight dollars which he had in his pocket,
and said, in reply 10 the question, was his
own travelling funds. we're restored, with
many respectful apologies for the necessity
they were under Of disturbing him. A rich
IIaciendoe meanwhile was tied TO afree and
threatened with touch Of discipline from
the bride by one Of the ladrone party, be.
cause no money was found upon him al
this point, however, he pleaded guilty TO
twenty doubloons $500 hemmed up in the
borders Of his serapa, or travelling blanket.
The widow, who saw all this in silent, hap
less terror, now turned her eyes on her
trunk, which, with the rest, was undergoing
what might well be called an extra Judicial
examination. Nothing in IT was worth the
robbers attention but the miniature Of her
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26
from nc Nec York Sun
Scenes in and near Puebla.

Not far from Pueba "the beautiful"
graceful, gaily dressed horseman dashed up
to the door of the stage, and after u most
courteous salute. requested one Of the pas
sengers to take charge of letter for a Ha.
II;;s ..Sa on the route. As he rested his hand
i'sa{ GU the door OF the diligence, aud
M Nv aSSsauding horse exactly in line with
s"u,aS : r, he was addressing, he pre-
eeu''u a n'ssSAeent specimen of the Mex
ican cavaliers 'rAe rl;,,er;nr ,r,nn;nr. or
his horse seemed maze s",;.nsT, "Spp'h y,
silver, SO richly we're Mer " so'u "'u
the bride rcins. His eleg ~ eve" "
isted language, and more thGS LIZ. Pr ~.
bright eye and winning smile, wea "sno n,I
attention and when, with another Vow ~
Lutte, he wheeled his horse, and dnrted NS.
an arrow back towards Puebla, the general
prepossession found voice in the unanimous
inquiry Of "Who is he"
AT the time, we were merely informed
that he was respectable citizen Of Puebla
but afterwards l learned, coupled, by the
bye, with the declaration that he was thor
oughly imam of honor" that he was a
ro6ber of note. Not continually and regu-
larry highwsyman by profession, but occa.
slonally in the way Of excitement, or from
some temporary moneyed embarrassment,
he laid the diligence under contribution, or
borrowed perempioriiy, but always in Ian.
: guage becoming gentleman, the watch,
purse and horse OF some careless single
traveller His manner to ladies', in particu-
lar, was excessively polite; aud even while
he requested them 10 place their money and
Jewels in his hands, "as the roads are dam
gerous, and robbers known to be in that
neighborhood," he invariably expressed the
most profound anxiety for their personal
comfort, and commended them fervently 10
the care Of God when they were at last per.
miiled to continue their journey.
The Mexican robbers rarely use rude Ian.
guage, much less rude treatment towards
travellers, unless they find no money. They
know people do not travel without il, and
val resort TO rough measures 10 compel the
pennies 10 discover some funds. Ii has
become asyslem, therefore, TO send large
sums OF money aud valuable baggage BY
the mnleleers, class Of men whose cour-
age, integrity and honorable sentiments are
the theme OF universal admiration, and are
IN themselves 80 many shining proofs in ia.
,sor Of the Mexican character. The travel
or between Mexico and Vera Cruz, or any
other route in the compass of the diligence
lines, can pay the necessary amount for road
expenses with the stage fare at the office
and so make his journey without taking
dollar with him; but this IL not the usual.
nor TO be entirely moneyless, the wsest way.
IL is at least an even chance, the "ladronesI
will say, aud ten or twelve de!'llais should be
taken e sSiisigs-,,iiicm and ward OF i'll treat.
yntnt.
sASeeie oil the adventures Of these men
A'''o neL dishonor Robin Hoods circle I'M
wsSn wood tree. Que was told me
%. Mexico by an actor ia the
sad-looking girl. just a
AsuTDing from Monterey,
esAl almost destitute, 10
She vac one Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

DEATH or Hos. JOIN MArrocKs.-We
regret 10 be competed 10 announce The death
ol the Hon. John Matiocks, which took place
al his residence in Peacham, on Saturday, the
l4lh OF August, in the 72d wear of his age.
Gov. NJ. had been failing in health for a wear
or two, having been subject 10 bilious attacks,
the last and seveTesl one producing death.
Gov. NJ. was long a successful lawyer, had
been Judge Of the Supreme Court OF the State,
had served two terms in the Congress OF the
United States, and his own State one year as
Governor, declining second term on account
Of domestic Affections. II may moi be out Of
place here to remark. that since the refinement
OF Gov. Nj. from private lie, he has devoied
Ills time almost wholly TO his private affairs,
and the things which pertain 10 another lie.
lie made public profession OF his faith In the
Redeemer, about four years since.
We are sorry also 10 learn that the Hon.
Nicholas Baylies, formerly Of Montpelier, died
a, Lyndon, on Tuesday, Aug. IL, after an ill.,
ness OF three days, OF bowel complaint. Judge
Bsylies had been Judge Of the Supreme Court
Of the State, and long a practitioner at the bar
Of our courts. Judge Is. was about rs years
Of age CaiedoniGn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

DEATH By AooIDENr.--Mr John p Hen.
ny, Of Swanzey, aged 40. was killed on Sat.
urday lasi, in The following manner = He
went in between his oxen 10 disengage them
from the cart. A chain was attached TO the
cart aud hiiched into the staple or ring 10
draw by. He unfaslened the chain and let
il drop, which startled the oxen, and they
ran, the neap hanging in The ring Mr. H.
held on upon tho neap aud yoke, and was
carried thus few rods, when one wheel
struck log, which threw him down, and
one of the wheels passed over The head,
crushing il, and causing instant death. The
accident occurred in the door yard, and his
wife. who was standing in the door, ran to
his assistance, but life was extinct when she
reached him.-B.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

"PicefoIk. commence, With our new vol.
umc, the publication Of tale, BY ~. ID ssintine,
French auihor, from which We Batter ourselves
rrsdrrs will derive both instruction and smuse-
nicnL Il has hcen publishrd few yesrs, and such
has been is popularity, that upwsfds Of twenty
editions have been issued in France and In the
United States. End yet il IL very seldom sny Of
them End their way into the country Strange o.
it mar srem, "Pceiols, the heroine Of the tale, is
a delicate flower and yet, simple and unpfctcnd.
ing as il 10, Il not only inspires the Affections and
cheers the solitude Of the lonely prisoner, bot does
som, other wonderful ih,ngs. which are a secret
between "Pieeiola" and %, aud which she herself
drsies 10 relate 10 readers, In her own way
SO We must no, be,ray her confidence.
One thing We may say--thst "Picrioia.' the ten
der, del'eaie and beauiiiul flower. which even
passing shower may crush, cxrmphrs most touch.
ngy the silent and unoblrusiye, but benign and
controlling influence which irminine loVriiDrss
snd virtue may and do exert over man, with all
his pride and assumed superiority Of intellect
The "Count de Chafncy'' was man Of lofty
and towering intellect, learned in ell the sciences
aud philosophy OF the day, and az inidri Con.
fused and bewildered, as al human reason aust
be, in pnraveihng the mysteries Of CREATION, he
took refuge Al lAsi in universal skepiicism attIbu
ted all things 10 chance, and boldly denied the ez.
istence Of God
Resgning himself To the sensual pleasures and
vices OF sacicty. he found himself al length close
prisoner in the tower Of ''Fsnesifells
Charmed with the easy style and ensnt ideas Of
the author, our rraders-if like Twill find them.
selves inscnEibly Interested IN the nsrrsuVe, ard
soon come to take an Interest N the faziunrs Of
is paHreTa (ihe poor) Pieeieis," The leogih of
the tale seemed an objection 10 Us. for IL will be
continued several weeks; but xe could not shorten
ii, bear the idea Of dsPrving our readers Of the
pleasure are sure the perusal will give them.-
By preserving the numbers, they will finally have
the story in connected form, and il 70 one that
may be re. perused with both pleasure and n,o6t
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

NJ WnnGs or vERnorr, il is time to organize
The election is at hand, and the Wings must moi
be caught mapping, II is nnl to be disguised, that
me L1eoloeos are lndulging strong hopes of elect.
ing their candidate through the apa,hy OF The
wings and the votes of the Liberty men We
must not rely upon our own strength, and relax
eHerlion. Our strength will do US no good, unlras
4 Is brought To the polls. We trust the Wings Of
The several towns in this county will see 10 a
proper organization Of the party, so that our full
strength may appear.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

honest man Of that paryis !, not direetiy rsspon'
si5ie for ne existence Of siarery in Tsrasp That
party might havs prevented Il, but did not Why
ought not the odium and iniamy Of that measure
to fall rs much, nay, more upon il, than the Dem
ocruiie pariyl The latter only acted up TO ha
prineiples--tls former was Jeiss to them. The
aboliiionisis prqfesssd hostility 10 slavery, bu, IN
effect proved it's bes, friends, by sleciins mr Polh,
who was pledged to Teas and slavery
Not satisfied with the mischief ALREADY done by
them, the Liberty presses in this sisie sre again
e,lling 10 thrir friends 10 cling 10 their party or
ganizalion, and vote for their own candidate, who
has no chance Of success-and thereby contribute
to the success or Mr. Dillingham;, Who voted in
Congress for the admission Of Texas as slave
State. The honest friends Of the slave are eIeusa
Die ior being deceived by their Puriy presses;
bot Il they suffer themselves 10 be dupcd reeond
tune, the slave States At The South will owe them
4 vote Of thanks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

PoIsoNiNG.-Stephen Harris, Jr. ofSwan-
zey, was committed 10 the Jail in this town.
few days since, charged with poisoning
his wife with arsenic, causing her death in
June last. The stomach Of the deceased
was subjected TO chemical tests by Professor
Webster, Of Cambridge, Mass, who tesli-
he'd that he had obtained a small quantity Of
arsenic ihereirom. An examination Of the
testimony was had before Justice Sawyer on
Tuesday, and was concluded yesterday,
who ordered the said Harris 10 be kept in
custody TO await his trial at the September
court. The evidence was all Of circum.
staniial character, but sufficient, in the opin-
ion Of The justice, to hold the prisoner TO
answer further-Ksene RepnbAean.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

The huTonIssoS Family, We are officially
informed, viii give Concert Of their incompara-
BILE vocal music, at Wsntastiauet Hall. on Monday
evening next, commenting at o'clock. They
have lately been 10 the White Hills; aud will per-
haPs come prepared to favor Us with song drs-
crp,ve OF moun,ain scenery. Shall they not have
n full house
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

W Correspondent Of the N. Y. Eyaugeli.,
speaks thus Of Braitleboro scenery:
Inc vicinity OF Bnlleboro ahounds in pleasant
walks aud drises. The scenery is charming, and
al some points quite romantic The view Of tha
village and The river from thu hill, which il occu.
P;sd os place g burial has been .pronounced on
high anihoriiy the finest in New England. Ii h.
certainly fine view, especially at sunrise or sun.
set; although Il Is not so extensive as the views n,
Greenfield and Northampton. The lovers of nsl,,rs
would do well to visit Brsuieboro, which Il no,S
brought within twelve hours Of New York"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

u1- Mr. MAYER will give Concert at Wan
iasllquei Hall, on Friday evening. Those Of
our citizens who heard him last year will not
fail TO be present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

sHEEr.--It is stated that there are one hundred
lhousaod sheep in Addison county. W., wl,lsh
must be- driven u other seciions OF The conn,'
be winierrd, az be slaughtered. The dsf>
the crop Of bay and the nvages II
have caused a . arcily Of loddef
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

A Rew--The Barre Gazette says tina, William
Jenkins, coloIed man in that tnwn, while under
arrest on Tuesday OF last week, iioofed one sheriff
ana ~ss apnut 10 do the same TO another, when with
addllonal help he was occurred BY o braceIeI..n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

NJ Mr. Theodore Iiollon Of North6eld. n man
70 year, Of age, was iound dead at sptnp men,
bis house, his hesH emerged IN the water on Toes.
~ > 80 - '.~~' ~'i7srf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

IVA Wing meeting was recently held a, pub.
n w, 'ndann' at which Hon. rnoAAs -conuIs, of
'"'0' was nominated for the Presidency,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

Der Of Congress and an accomplished scholar, par
ticularly skilled in languages and in Scandinavia
literature, will deliver The grafton before the Phi
Beta Kappa Society Of Harvard University, a, ils
approaching anniversary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

The two Brazilian SLAVES, who mysteriously e..
capped from jail in N. York, arrived At Springfield
las, week BY Acknowledgements railroad, y and
proceeded BY the same route nexl morning on
their way for Canada
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

Mr. 3. I. Rogera Of Bernmdston, was robbed IN
his nlceping room at No 1877 Hanover street, Sos-
tor. on Tarsasy nigh, Of les, werk, Of Slsi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

Freeman, The murderer OF the Van Nest family,
e'sd IN The jail at Auburn, N. y I, on Saturday last,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-29

Tn the War with Mexico, why do we hear
nothing of The Polks! During the Presiden-
lial contest, we were iold that the Polks were a
numerous and patriotic family; yet We have not
thus far found The name among the killed OF
wounded in the reports of any of the battles in
Mexico. Have none of them gone out to figh
in this Just and righteous war" ! The Clays
the Websiers, The Crittendens, and hosts o.
other Mexican Wings" have sent their sons
TO aid in exlricaiing their country from the un
necessary difficulty into which President Polk
has got her. Where are the Folks, that their
names are not found enrolled among their coun
,ry's defenders! If Any of them have bucked
on their armor, lei rs know it,
Bucks Co Intelligencer
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-29
The Capture of AIvarado,

After the capture of Vera Cruz, Lieut.. Hun
Perry was preparing 10 sail and Gen. Quitman
10 march their forces 10 invest The place.
Lieut.. II. on arriving in front Of the town, fired
two guns and summoned them TO surrender,
which they did; and when Com. Perry and
Gen. Quitman arrived with their Overwhelming
forces, they found the work already DONE
Lieut.. Hunter was placed under arrest by Com
Perry, for exceeding his orders; but we pre-
sumo he will scarcely be punished with sever
iy for his gallant conduct, although his trial
may be necessary 10 preserve the discipline of
The Navy. Abou, 800 Mexican soldiers were
made prisoners
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-29
Not to be found.

We have been carefully examining our Lo,
cofoco papers for several days past TO see hal
they could have 10 say in defence Of the attack
Of their party in the last Congress upon he fair
fame of Gen. TAYLOR. Not word can We
find. They sludiously avoid even an aluson
to the subject. Some time back they tried to
make out that the insult was the work of only
Messrs. Thompson and FickIin, but since The
production of the record Nth one hundred and
ten LocOfoco Uotes recorded an as favor they are
decidedly "mum." - Aleaandria Gaaette
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-29

The NEXT CoNGREss-The Washington
Union makes out table Of l30 democrats TO
ITO opposition, in the next house of Represen-
lives.
The Union declared that The revenue of the
Country would be increased under the Tariff OF
1876. It's operation exhibits different result.
The same paPer-also declared that War would
not follow the annexation of Texas--war in lis
wors, form did follow, so that very lille conf
dence can be placed upon the calculations OF
hat paper. The recent elections indicate that
the calculation will be reversed. and ,ba, the
majority of 10 will be on he whig side of the
House. Miners Journal