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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
General Cayaignae,

GENERAL CAvAIGNAC is in his forty-sixth
year, and one Of the youngest General Officers
Of France. He is the son of n member Of the
old Convention, nephew Of General Vscoaa.
Cavaignac, and brother of the republican who
made the most vigorous war against Louis Phil
lippe and his system, since his accession to the
throne, in 1880. He has made all the cam
paigns in Africa, and acquired reputation
equal to that OF Lamoriciere, de Negrier, and
Changarnier. lie was Governor Of Algers
when the executive committee called him to
Paris, 10 assume the office Of Minister of War.
This distinguished soldier, who has been hail
ed as the Savior Of his Country during the most
trying and stormy period of lis political convul-
sions, seems to be the man peculiarly formed for
the present crisis. He commands the respect
and confidence of all parties. His IS position
of great responsibility and power. lie has thus
far, evinced as much Judgment in selecting the
members of provisional government, as firm
ness during the terrible scenes of the late nsur-
rection. II remains TO be seen whether in po-
litical point of view and as it relates to the lib
critics Of France, he is to be blessing or n curse
20 his country. The military renown which he
has won in Algers; the galantry and decision
with the consummate skill which he has shown
in the late movements his zeal and admirable
measures to prevent boodshed and save proper
in his capacity Of great civil ruler, since his
accession to power, have gained him wide and
unprecedented popularity. His character as a
military man has given him an unbounded infu-
ence over the troops of the line and his decision
over the great mass, who compose the physical
force, the intelligence and the mc1eyed interests
of France. He is opposed only by the most
abandoned destitute, and reckless Of the popn-
lation of Paris A military dictator like him,
under such circumstances, is always dangerous.
But we hope and believe, that he will prove dis
interested and patriotic as he is able and brave.
Should he not prove so, however, if actuated by
ambition and thirst for power, he usurps the
government and prostrates the rising liberties
and the natural rights of great people, there
is in France spirit, an intelligence, a Jealousy
of public rulers, and Of the invasion Of their
rights, new born love of freedom, which would
soon display its moral force, to hurl him from
the seat of power incompatible with their just
hopes, and with the principles of republican in
stitutions We have always believed that France
would first be the scene of many conflicts and
disorders, but that through these she would ar
rive at a state of union and consolidation, and
attain permanent prosperity, liberty and peace
Golden Rule.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

STATE NoMINATIoSs--Third District Wing
addison, Chittenden, Frmklin, and Grand Isle
connties) have nominated the Hon. GEORGE T.
MARSH, of Burlington, for reelection to Con.
gress, and Albert L. Calln, of Orwell, for Dis
trict Elcctor on the Taylor and FILLMORE ticket
In the Second District (OSnge and Windsor
counties) the Wings have nominated the Hon
WILLIAM HEBARD, of Randolph, Gate one Of
the Judges of the Supreme Court) to succeed
the Hon. Jacob Collamer, of Woodstock, IN
Congress; and the Hon. Andrew Tracy, OF
Woodstock, Formerly Speaker OF the Vermont
House of Representatives. for District Elector
Judge Collamer, it is thought, will be chosen,
next fall, to succeed Mr. Upham in the United
States Senate.
The Wings of Bennington County have pre-
senIed as their candidates for the State Senate
Messrs Geo. Il. Draper, of Salisbury, and
Francis Kidder, of Winhal.
The Wings of Windsor County have nomina-
ted for Senators, Messrs Oliver p. Chandler, OF
Woodstock, Scion Danforth, of Barnard, Joseph
w. Colburn, of Springfield, Calvin French, OF
Cavendish.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

A INDUSTRIOUS WRoSG.-The Senate, on
Thursday, foisted into the Civil and Diplomatic
Appropriation Bill an item paying Ruiz and
Montez of Cuba some 900 for the Amistad
Negroes, stolen from Africa, who rose upon their
piratical enslavers and took the vessel wherein
they were shipped from one port of Cuba to
another. The vote for this neiarious bill ga to
2l) is exceedingly light, showing that several
Senators lodged, in order to give iniquity this
short-lived triumph. The House will never as
sent to it, so the Senate has disgraced itself for
nothing
The Africans were stolen and cnslaved Ruiz
and Montez bought them with full knowledge
OF these facts, il they were not concerned in
running them. The Africans seized favorable
moment overpovercd their kidnappers, and re-
gained their liberty, and meaning to return to
Africa, were deceitfully steered to our shores
Here they landed; here the kidnappers tried tC
reclaim them; but there was no more law thar
Justice for it, and the United States Court un
hesitatingly declared them entitled to freedom
Thus liberated, they returned to their native
land. Is it not, then, an impudent, outrageou
abuse 10 call on the people of this country t.
pay the bafled pirates the estimated mercantile
value of their freshly stolen human plumber p
Look to the Yeas and Nays when the IIoust
comes to vote on this item IN Y. Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
Foreign Intelligence.

The only really important feature in the news
by the America, the last steamer which has ar
rived, Is the state Of aiinirs in Ireland Few can
longer doubt that that country is on the very
brink Of revolution. The government had
taken and were preparing the most rigid meas.
nres for the suppression Of the rebconists, and
tho putting Of them into force will either quell
the revolution or precipiiate its out-burst. The
next news will be looked for with intense inter-
est.
Dublin, Cork, Waterford, and Droeleda have
been placed, by proclamation, under operation
Of special act Of Parliament for the suppress
son OF crime and outrages in certain parts of
Ireland. New arrests have been made, and in
one or two cases prisoners have been iorcibly
taken from custody by the people.
On Saturday, July 22d, Lord John Russell,
Prime Minister, Introduced into Parliament
bill empowering the government authorities in
ireland, q dPprehend and detain I'll ne1t March,
all persons SUSPECTED NJ being disq6tcied To-
rartis he Crorn and Government The extrem-
ity Of this measure shows the alarm which is felt
by the government Nothing save the most
well foundcd npprehcnsions OF a wide conspira-
cy in Ireland, TO cut adrift from Great Britain.
would he likely TO induce the adoption Of stch
an extreme as this. Il proposes in effect TO
abolish the operation Of the HdJeas Corpus prn.
ciple in Ireland, the great and indeed only
sne'su"'u vi Pc''o"a' "Oei'9 anu sOe'"i iree-
uo M e..,,.
"S splS :. 'ns TT III NJ ~ ',e aqua
.,aso" ira pi 1, ai tne iI'uuhe,
,,.' i'.o"s' -" -, S' W. VT eA-
and grew more and more warm in their threat
enings and appeals to the people.
Ono nIeoun. , y;S az iyI,yVV o' inc
PeoP.e ~, ",'uu 1920 ~ 'S 'sA'y 70
s,Ie or uay "l r"n'J,, ""'0n Il s''u !" Oe ue
0'n =. Aususs 1872 1900. -,.c
r.'J ~ isalsad ,rha nun
" III ~ r. .,''"e"' vas con-
.n's =" i:I :s 49, " n,,e. lhe
"r.n, = .rea's ,
anu o'pel sis"1 mean mn az manu-
c.. n eoLslpn n .n IHen pace j" ""f''eA-On-
sur, wn zen y mus uescrlDeu'
ine Ss, ~, Peop'e ou ne"'ins VI 'le arrest
y. son'e Vi shI ciuo uleiloeIsi anu tne rulhot
sna. ono " s''eli own CUNTS , was marked OUT
,Or arrest rose {" n'dsse anu WIN arms IN 'nelr
hands' consisting o. rlnes ana pixies, repaired TO
'ne au'lor'ues anu ue''iahueu tne reiease OF inc
pr'sohers, VINO were a. once uenSered up 70
mem mem uien i1ng .ne ehaPel pen., wi ."
4,VVV men uescenueu rom inc ne,gnoofing mus;
armed 10 inc 'ee.n, VINO remained III |Arr'ek al
n,gn'' iest an hlteihP snouiu oe hiade 10 arrest
fa,her byrne- Inc dehNery oil the prisoners,
and the withdrawal OF the few troops were con-
sidered as triumph There Is no misiaking
the national feeling.
serious rot recently took place IN Dundee,
Scotland, between the Orangemen and the 9TH
er IRISH residents in that vicinity.
The reports concerning the crops throughout
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

RIcH DEcIDEDLy.-A conductor on one OF
our railroads, the other day seeing an individual
spreading himself pretty considerably" with
his feat upon the damask cushion Of the seat in
front Of him, cooly took handkerchief from
his pocket and folding it up nicely, lifted up the
feet Of the aforesaid individual, and placed il
under them Our friend appeared for second
to be in doubt about the meaning of this proceed
his own handkerchief but he soon comprehended
it, his feet dropped, and he looked as IL he was
on the point of subsiding into his boots, and
might be bought cheap for cash.
SPRINGFIELD Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

REMARKABLE PRESENCE OF MISD.-By O
very striking display of female courage and pres
cncc of mind, a lady from East Liberty saved
her own life and that of her infant on last
Wednesday evening. She was left for few
moments in buggy, on Wylie street, when the
horses became frightened and ran of. Not be
ing able to stop the horses, she very delberatel,
seated herself in the back part Of the buggy
rolled up the child in its clothes, leaned dowr
and dropped it upon the road, and then let her
self down from the buggy, without being injured
in the least. The child also escaped anhamcd
This is an act of GOODNESS worthy of imitation il
like instances of danger.-PinSbtugh Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

TRIcKs.-The Barnburners are playing q
game of deception upon the Wings in this coun-
~. To induce them to desert their party, they
give flaming accounts of the large number Of
Wings in other towns, who refuse to support the
Wing ticket But their statements are untrue
and intended to deceive. Believe no such sto-
ries. The Wings of this county, so far as we
know, are firm and true 10 their party, and all
the pretences to the contrary we believe to be
entirely nnGounded, and designed to produce
mischief
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

WASHINGTON, Aug. ].
A melancholy circumstance has occurred in
the Hon. 5. o. Peyton's district Ia member Of
Congress from Kentucky. During that gentle
mans attendance here, his daughter eloped with
a young man tswhom, it appears, she was sub
sequently married. Upon the return of the par
ties 10 the young lady's home, an uncle 1.-THE
guardian of the doctors domestic affairs in his
absence) upbraided the groom for his conduct,
whereupon an angry alteration took place, in
the midst of which the latter drew pistol from
his pocket and shot the former. The wounded
man died in few moments after.
This double a4liiction so severely fell upon the
wife Of Mr. Peyton that she is nos lying at the
point of death, while, as may be supposed, the
entire family, including some OF the Grst per-
sons in the State, are overwhelmed with the first
calamity. A Geographic despatch was resolved
yesterday by MIR p, in which details were given,
and in twenty minutes after its reception he was
on his way home.
The Louisville Journal Of the asih ul;. con-
tains the following notice of the above affair;
In Hartford, KY, on Monday last, n MIR Hart,
son-in-law of DIR Peyton, NJ. C., killed a Mr.
kincheloe, DIR Peyton's brolher-in.iaw, by cut
ting him in several places with bowie knife
kincheloe survived half an hour. We have not
learned the particulars of the affair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

THE BAKER FAMILY-as will be seen BY
their advertiscment-propose to delight the COTS
of the good people of Brattleboro with VosaI
Concert, at Wantastiquet Hall, on Monday even
ing next. During the past scar they have bcsn
singing almost constantly, with great success
They sung before the New York Legislature,
by invitation, last winter; and it is said that
much better laws were passed after their Iar-
Torrance than before it Such is the power Of
good music. Go and hear them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

The TINE FOR AcTIoN.-Searce four weeks
remain for preparation for the State election
What has been done in the several towns in the
county towards organization The Amalgama-
ton party arc busy in every town, and IL we
hope for, or would deserve success, we must 20
to work. The town committees should see that
an efficient committee is appointed in each
school district, and prompt arrangements made
for getting out the full Wing vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

THE FEAT AT THE FALLs>--A letter froul
Mr. Ellet, the engineer who constructed the Nj
agara suspension bridge, gives the following &C
Falls, July goth:
"This morning laid the last plank of my Joo
bridge on the Canada side, and then drove over
and back again in buggy. Five hundred feet
Of the bridge was without railing On either side
My horse, though spirited, went along quietly
touched up occasionally with n whip, just to
show him that he was in command and give him
courage. On returning directed one of the
drivers to bring on his team, two horse close
carriage weighing over a ton and half took
his place on the box and drove over and back
The horse went quietly. The flooring is bw
eight feet ,eide, 22O feet high, and 7G2 feet long
and without railing, over such n torrent AS yot
never saw, and never will see anywhere else"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

FATAL SUPEnsTIrIoN:-A German named
Mitchell, who resided on Marshall, near jackson
street, in Louisville, X, was killed on the morn
ing OF the 18th ult., while attempting to bury
some blood under tree, in order to cure his wife
of a violent tooth-ache lie entered the yard
of Mr. Carter Tiller on Walnut street, and,
while digging hole, was attacked by Mr. Tiller,
who, supposing him to be robber, struck him
over the head with stick Or cane, inAicting
wounds which caused his death in few hours.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

FIRE AT NIAGARA.-The Table Rock House
and Stair Case on the Canada side, at Niagaru
Falls, were burned down on the night OF the
25th alt. A stable, containing several horses
and carriages, near the hotel, was bnrned at the
same time, and both fires are attributed to in
cendiaries Those who saw the burning OF the
Stair Case and Table Rock House, describe the
scene as one of surprising beauty and grandeur
throwing the great cataract, the rising mist, thu
American Falls and the Islands, out in bold re
lief, while the river appeared like grand rolling
sheet of LIQUID fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

~ In the Place du Carronsel, Paris (says
the Presse), after the Municipal Guard had ceas-
ed firing, some of the citizens, cnragcd by the
slaughter wished to sacrifice these unfortunate
men. One of the citizens exclaimed, "Ihey
killed my brother at the Palais Royal, and l IN
turn must kill one of them" A National Guard,
that if you do kill one, YOU will also have caused
the death Of a brother" These sublime words at
once extinguished every feeling of revenge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
SATURDAY, Aug. :

In the SENATE, an amendment was adopted
to the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation Bill
for the purchase of the papers of jefferson and
Hamilton. Twenty thousand dollars are to be
paid for each. Another amendment was adopt.
cd, appropriating $4,000 for the running of the
boundary lines between the United States and
NleXico.
In the HOUSE, after amendments to the
Army Appropriation Bill had been adopted, the
Committee rose and reported it to the House.
The bill was then ordered engrossed.
A motion was made to reconsider, in order
that new section might be added, for the i'm
proyement Of Rivers and iarbors. A debate
ensucd, ending in the motion being laid on tn,
table.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

CAss AND THE WILMoT PRovIso. - The
Washington Union thus puts an end to all doubts
as to the position Of Gen. Cass:
AT all events, We are happy to understand
by private letters, that Gen Cass firmly main
'ains the ground which he has taken Being
applied to formally BY o man of the Wilmot Pro.
Nlso stamp, he declared unhesitatingly that he ad-
hered 10 ms Nicholson letter and 10 The Baltimore
P,Nyormj and that, if elected President, he
should VETO TUE WILMoT PRoyIso."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

THE WASHINGTON SLAVE CAsE.-Drayton
one OF the men in charge of the vessel which
carried of large lot of slaves from Washing
ton, last winter, has been found guilty Of abduc-
ton on one indictment, by a jury at Washington
There are some 800 more Indictments agains
him, and if he is convicted on all OF them, Ilor
ace Mann, his counsel, stated, that his imprison
ment, according to law, would exceed a term O
eight hundred gears. The case will undoubted
ly be carried to higher tribunal-perhaps tC
the Supreme Court of the United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

STANDARDIZATION statistics furnished
by member of the British Parliament, it APP
pears that in England and Wales one human
being every nine minutes dies of intoxication,
and thus goes to render account at the bar OF
heaven for suicide
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

:. "a Russia is shutting herself up No rcpub-
lcans, not even American travellers, are per-
mitted to cross the frontier
The Antocrat may exclude republicans from
bis dominions; but he might as well attempt to
shut ont the free breezes OF heaven, as TO ex-
clude the spirit of freedom which is now per-
vading the world.--BdTe Patriot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

FRIDAY, Aug. 4.
SENATE.-The Senate took up the Civil
and Diplomatic Appropriation BILL which was
debated till the hour of adjournment
In the HOUSE, the consideration Of the Ar
my Appropriation bill was resumed. There was
some fine speaking in Committee Of the Whole.
AT o'clock, p. NJ, the Committee rose, re-
ported snndry amendments, one of which pro-
vides for one to three millions extra pay. An
other, fer fixing the personel of the army at
90G2. The House adjourned,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

A MYsTERY.-On Sunday, S0th ult- lad
found glass bottle under some bushes, in the
18th ward, near 55th street and st avenue, New
York, which contained between and 5000 in
counterfeit bills They were taken to the po-
lice, who instituted further search, and found
a pair of oyeralls and quantity of bones, which
arc supposed to be human.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

lHIHsDNli mug %
SENATE.-A message was received from
the President, transmitting the proceedings Of
the Pillow Court Martial Three thousand cop
les ordered printed. The Oregon bill was re-
ceived from the House and read twice. Mr.
Clayton Of Del. addressed the Senate in expla-
nation of the defeat of his Compromise Bill
Southern members objected 10 it as yielding too
much by the South, and Northern members OBJ
jected to it US giving up too much by the North
HOUSE.-1he army appropriation bill wa:
taken up in Committee Of the Whole. A de-
bate on the slavery question ensued, in which
Mr. Marsh OF VI, and Mr. Wilmot of Pa. par.
ticipated. Mr. Birdsall OF N. Y. made a speech
in reply to that of Mr. Collins, colleague, who
attacked him the other day for his vote in favor
of the Compromise bill and gave history Of
New York politics
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

Is 1T 30 2-Report says that Judge Williams,
though he declined nomination by the Middle
bury Barnburners' Convention, sent them let
ter expressing his determination to vote for their
candidate.
Judge Williams was by his own consent can.
ddate before the Wing Convention for the office
of Governor, and it would not be quite consistent
for him to vote against party to which he had
just offered himself as candidate. We have a
better opinion of Judge Williams than to be-
icve such a rumor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

EXpRNsIvENEss OF Mons. - The county
commissioners of Philadelphia have paid S26I,-
495, ms the value of buildings and other prop
erty destroyed by the mob in that city in ls44.
Several similar bills of expense are yet to be
adjusted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

CO Hon. Horace Everett, it is said, was one
Of the Vice Presidents of the Barnburners' Con.
ycntion at Middlebury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

ca Tho Cincinnati Gazette states that VIII
liam Hewitt, and his accomplished wife, Mary
Hewitt, contemplate leaving England, and tax
ing up their residence in the West. They have
had relatives in Ohio for many years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11

CLERaYMRs-Th present number Of eler-
gymen in the United States of all denominations,
Is estimated at thirty thousand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
WEDNESDAY,. Aug. ..

WEDNESDAY, aug. :.
SENATE.--In the report Of the Senate pro.
.ceedings we find nothing interesting.
In the HOUSE. message was received from
the President in reply to call of the House for
the number of officers and the strength of the
army after its reduction. lie repeats his for
mer opinion, that the army should be the same
as before the war, that is, sixteen thousand men,
exclusive of officers. The message was read
and referred to the Committee of the Whole
The President at the same time sent in another
message refusing to communicate tue instructions
which he had given to Commissioners Sewer
and Clifford, which had been called for by the
House, on the ground that he deemed it incom-
patible with the public interest, The message
was read and referred to the Committee on For
eign Relations.
The Oregon bill was taken up. The House
acted ON the amendment respecting the Veto
power, which was struck out by yeas 1892, nays
63. The motion TO strike out the ordinance of
.l7s7 was lost by yeas 90, nays ~. In com
mittee the army appropriation bill was under
consideration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-08-11
Congressional Proceedings.


hONDA -
SENATE.-Mr Benton gave notice that he
should ask leave to introduce brief bill, copied
from the act of 1904, to enable the President tC
establish temporary governments in Oregon and
California, in case nothiag better should be done
in the meantime.
Mr. Breese, from the Committee on the public
lands, reported bill in favor of ascertainine
and settling titles to lands in California, and oil
granting donations of land rights TO actual set
Tiers, Mr. Anterior, from the committee Of con
ference, made report on the annual uppropr'-
alton bill objected TO part of the report
HOUSEgAfier the transaction OF some roli-
tine business, Mr. Birisall, Of New York, made
an Intellectual effort TO reply to attacks made on
his political integrity by MIR Collins of N. T., on
Friday last.
On motion of Mr. King of Ca, the committee
of the whole was discharged from the further
consideration of the bill granting alternate sec
tons of land to Georgia, Alabama, and Florida,
for the construction of railroads.