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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

a. The journal Of Commerce says that i,oo
nations of white fish were taken at single haul,
in New Haven harbor, week before last They
weighed on an average ! Of pound each; con-
sequently the whole weight would be 800, 900
pounds, or $50 tons A great fish story" that
The Boston Traveller asks what kind Of seine
these fish were caught in, and how many Brob-
dignags it took to draw them up? The Journal
explains that the seine was about mile long
was drawn up by horsepower windlass, at high
tide, until the mass it enclosed struck the ground,
and was then made fast so that when the tide
ebbed, the fish were left high and dry, and per-
fecty accessible to men and boais the bottom
being hard. The fish were sold to farmers, at so
to 10 cents per 1000, for manure, and arc excel
lent for that purpose, particularly on sandy soils
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26
Arrival Of Gen. Scott.

The brig Petersburg, with General Scott nm
board, reached the Quarantine ground ne,r
New York, on Sunday morning last, and le
landed in New Jersey in n boat, and proceeded
directly TO his residence in Elizabethiown, wbicl,
he reached about sunrise. lie arrived quite nm.
expeetedly, and refused MI public attention on
the Sabbath, attending his usual place Of wor.
ship.
The enthusiasm Of the citizens could no,
however, be wholly rcprcssed, and on Monday
he met them in public reception at the Town
Hall, OF which full account is given in ,ba
New York papers Gen. Chctwood WELCOMED
him in a beautiful and eloquent address, from
which We make brief extract.
"One thing we cannot omit: wherever your
eagles were seen, they held in their beaks tho
olive branch Of peace. There is one incident Al
the time Of your embarkation for home we can
never lose sight Of, because it evnccs the feeling
Of the troops on the departure Of their beloved
chief When with those gallant rifles, the stern.
ness Of the soldier gave way to the finer feeling,
Of the man, then you could compare victory
over the heart, with one over the strong arm of
power you had 30 often achieved. General
were not those tears among the most valued tro.
phies Of war Among the strongest traits Of
character which have endcarcd you to us, wa,
that exhibited upon your arrival, in the promp
ncra Win "hith III lhe Wo-t puDnc manner Won
acknowledged the protecting care Of wise and
overriding Providence in your preservation
The day Of your arrival was the sacred Sab.
bath, and no sooner had you touched the sbon,
of your home, than you recognized your Pro.
tector, and resolved to enter his gates with
thanksgiving and his courts with praise wa,
in that sanctuary when you entered; and when
! saw you lay your laurcls fresh and vertlant At
the foot of His altar, and in humble and bccom.
ing reverence, bow low before his footstool, |
came near exclaiming what 50 deeply felt =
See how the humility Of the Christian ennolle,
the valor Of the soldier These laurels were
nobly, but hardly won, and no malice or iniu,
tee can strip them from your brow"
The General made an appropriate reply, and
was welcomed with great enthusiasm by all
classes Of citizens.
A deputation from the Common Council Of
New York waited on him, and invited him 10
visit that city as its guest. They urged himv
strongly that, though very reluctant, he yielded
to their solicitations, and Thursday of this week
was fixed upon for his reception. 1t will prot.
ably exceed, in spirit and magnifcence, any thhs
that has been witnessed for long time II.
people will make a significant commentary u10a
the impo;ent malice Of Mr. Polk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

BY the arrival of the Caledonia at Boston, on
Sunday. we have Liyerpool dates TO May g.
=, ;o,rortance. and
i"e "s"s "o' Vi 'c'' 80 - ts.a.oo aud
Is chiefly interesting rs relac' 10 Ni'N
Denmark.
The French National Assembly commenced
It's sessions on Tho Atb. under auspices the most
encouraging. Il Is believed to contain consid-
cradle majority of moderate Republicans. The
ultraists and Communists are evidently greatly
disappointed at this results and the violent COM
motions and bloodshed at Rouen and other plac-
cs, arc ascribcd 10 their chagrin. The French
people generally seem disposed to adopt modcr-
ate and reasonable measures Of government
though II is quite apparent that there must be
moro fighting before new order OF things IS
fully established.
II seemed to be anticipated that a constitution
would be adopted by the Assembly similar 10
that of the United States, and that Lamartne
would be elected President for five years.
The Preach Republic was proclaimed, with
great pomp, on the 4th
The war between Prussia, IN support OF ine
Holstciners, and Denmark, was gong on WIN IN
crcasing violence, many lives having already
been sacrificed; and If the rumor OF treaty
offensive and defensive, between Denmark, rus
STA and Sweden should prove true, there Is rea'
son to apprhcnd a more general comrnoiion
than has yet been witncsscd-pcrhaps general
European war
The affairs Of Austria remained much as they
were at previous adyiccs. There had been
some skirrnshing between the Austrian troop
under Marshal kadctsky, and the Sandman mr.
my under Charles Albert, but with no decisive
results. 1t is said the French Government viii
soon despatch troops in aid of the Sartlinians.
Connections and riots continue TO be reported
tai in r,la 20 IIilgYaut al IN
AT Baden there had been serious conflict he
tween a band OF several hundred German work
men and the troops OF the Confectionery.
The Poles are reported as still IN AN excited
aud insurectionary state. rebellion IN war
saw was euclled oy bom6aiuing The e,ty'
Inc war between inc Ming OF naples ana M
Slcllian SUBJECTS SUI continued -,
some laeies OF Venice have peiihoncd uht
frovisionai Government to form a oa'talion OF
women VINO wa 'ehe inc SICK maze eat''iuges
and IN case q necessity, share with their male
comrades tue danger OF the hght
Inc news rom SPAN Is unimportaht some
o, tho provinces continued paTnaiy uh'uIneu
Dstres amongst Tue working classes sa'd 'f
nave increased , Sc greatly
ou auI i9une Ireland nave come 70 oiows
~. WI lno Sreen irdops out WIN e,eh o'n
er,,,ren, h. aI h III =. ,h uss ue Wv
Government proteetion 10 preserve their limb
il not their lives from old Irish fury.
England was quiet The Chartists-at lcas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

liEnoisM-John Champion and Albert Rice,
two worthy fishermen of Lyme, heroieally saved
the lives OF two boys on the Ith inst at The rsk
OF their own. The lads were out fishinc near
the mouth OF the Connecticut river, when their
boat was suddenly upset, and they were obliged
10 CHING 10 its bottom to save themselves from
drowning: Many applications were made to
inherent individuals to rescue them, but all de-
chned on account of the high wind. The two
fishermen, however, stepped, unsolicited, into
their boat, determined to save the lads or perish
the attempt. Their noble efforts were crown
ed with succcss.-Hdriford WHO, 2OM.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

A GREAT CITY.-Mr Walsh, in one of his
letters from France to the National Intellgencer.
states that in China the principal silk market Is
Sou Tchou, a city of the interior, the largest
perhaps in the world; for Pekin has but four
millions, while, if we may credit Mr. Hedde, who
visited it, Sou Tchou has population Of Ave
millions within its walls, and ten millions within
a radius of four leagues around Situated on
the great Imperial Canal, it has ten thousand
bridges. Since 1918, when the missionaries
quilted il, no individual, until Mr. Hedde sue
ceeded, could get Iingress. He did so, disguised
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

The LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW, for
March, is received, but We have not had time Ia
read 1t The contents are inviting, and consist
oi--Anti1uarian Club Books; Scotch Topopra.
ply and stati'tiesi Eastlake on the History Of
Painting Tennyson's Princess, Medley; Our
Military Establishment Count Montholon and
or Hudson Lowei Lord IIervey's Memoirs
French Revolution Of 1913. The article on Sir
nuu'on Love- refers to, and extracts fiom, Ms
Memoirs, soon to be published, which are said
TO contain complete vindicaton of his conduct
IN the treatment of Napoleon. 1t would require
proof as strong as Holy Writ" to reverse the
Judgment Of condemnation which the world La.
pronounced against him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

STRANGE SUIcIDE.-A man named Bruce
living near Cincinnati, Ohio, committed suicide
in the following manner:
lie went to the church-yard and dug his grave
beside his wife, who had been buried some sI.
teen months before. Having procured a coffin
under some pretence, he conveyed it to its de-
tination unobservcd. He then took off hs
clothes except his shirt, put on his night cap AM
laid himself in the coffin which he had previous
ly placed in the newly made grave, with load
ed pistol in it. He now drew on the cover d
the coffin, and then placing the pistol to his right
temple, fired IL 1t is supposed he died instant
ly. There was no doubt that Bruce was crazy,
as he had been partially so since his wifeS death
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

SPECIMEN or the NEW GERMAN LIBERTY
OF THE PREss.--Thc following is a translation
of an address which circulated at Wicshaden
towards the latter part Of March last, and was
TO have been forwarded to the King Of Prussia
in few days. The address was published also
in Wiesbaden paper called "The Free Ga
zeiic." Wieshadcn is celebrated for its mineral
baths, and is situated near Frankfori-on-the.
Main.
-iddress Of he Inhabitants Of lYiesJaden 10 Me
Mug n Prussia, March 20, ls4s.
When, eight years ago, you assembled the
throne, the Prussian people and all Germany
looked to you and eonfded in your promises for
arcgeneration of the Fatherland. You have de-
eeiyed them, disappointed their expectations, and
violated your oath. You have triiied with the
liberty Of Germany, dishonorcd our country, and
insulted her people. The German nation, since
convinced Of your worthlessness, has neverthe-
less suffered you, like the mock monarch of the
stage, to wear the vain trappings of IN arrogated
and empty grandeur. In the general contempt
OF the nation, you were preserved from her ven
geeance. On the pages of History, your name
VIII appcar-an empty leaf-without deed and
without glory Yet the leaf will appear stained
with the blood of your people. Your name will
become a curse on the lips of the present and
future generations. With such infainy branded
on your brow, you have the cffrontery to stretch
your blood-stained haads towards the German
Imperial Crown Away with thee, traitor -
hide Thy face from the German people, to whose
Iorbcarance hitherto thou art indebted for thy
miserable existence but henceforih learn that
there Is no room for traitor on the free Ger
man SOIL"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

HonnIDLE.-A Japanese junk was discovered
at sea, last May, by an American vessel, in dis
abled condition. Only out of Z of the original
crew were alive. They had drawn lots for some
time before, to decide who should be killed and
eaten. The one on whom the lot fell, was al
lowed to fight for his life, and il he succeeded in
killing another, the victim was eaten. The sur
vivors were found to be shockingly Scared with
dirk and knife wounds, which showed that their
lives had often been attempted by their COM
panions-M T. Commercial Adoertiser.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

SINGULAR CASE OF CoUSTERFEITINs.-
The u. s. District Court, Judge Conklin prt.
siding, has Just finished the trial Of a very N.
markable prosecution for the manufacture Of
bogus coin. The defendant is DIR. Salisbury. d
jamestown, Chautauque county, man agains
whom, until this charge was preferred, there wa.
scarcely breath Of suspicion of guilt lie was
a man Of wealth, occupied prominent positioa
in society, WAS a leading member of one Of tbe
churches and yet it was given in evidence, that
after having spent the night, Of Saturday for
instance, in the manufacture Of counterfeit cola,
he would 90 into the Sunday School the next
morning, and take leading part in the e1er.
cises lie was a prominent mover in all the
philanthropic projects Of the day, remarkable for
picty, soberncSs and benevolencel This was bis
general character in community, and yet from
the testimony ON the part of the prosecution, be
was connected with band of the most deliberate
scoundrels that ever went unwhipt of justice
1t seems that he had constructed room 10
feet by ~, and feet high, in the rear Of his
barn, on side hill, dug out of the ground, which
was covered over by plank, and on the top d
this was placed a hen.house, so as efectually to
prevent discovery. The door leading to it was
concealed, so that any one entering the barn
thousand times would not have observed it The
counterfeiters generally worked at night, and Just
previous to the Doctors arrest, man residing
on the adjoining lot discovered light peenng
from the cracks, and on looking through discoV.
cred Salisbury and another counting over Vhr
resembled money, and heard the Doctor say that
4 the other had certain pile, he must pas QaH
down, or give security.
When preparing his press, &C. for operation
the Doctor represented that he was getting
root-nill made for grinding such roots used
his practice as were too hard to pound
The trial resulted, on the 10Th, in the conuic.
ton of DIR. S. He has not yet been sentenced
Rochester Aduerfiser.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

STEAMBOAT FARE ON THE LAKEs.-Ths.
Association of Steamboat and Propeller owners
on the Western Lakes, have adopted tariff Of
prices to continue through the season. The price
for passage from Buffalo to Cleveland is $3.50
to Black River, Huron and Sandusky, $500
to Maumee River, Monroe and Detroit, $500
from Buffalo to Mackinaw, $40; to Milwaukee
Racine, Southport, and Chicsgo, sig. The price
of freight from Buffalo to Chicago, and inferno
date ports on the Upper Lakes, is 20 cents per
cut. for heavy and IS cents fer light.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

DISCRETION THE BETTER PART OF VAL
oR-"-The Greenfield Democrat wisely declines
to defend the Secretary of War from the charge
of falsehood and chicanery, in his correspond
encc with Gen. Scott We expected as much
from his prudence but how desperate must the
Secretary's case be, when his best friends, with
his own labored statement of his justification be-
fore them, dare not attempt his defence, or ex-
plain or controvcrt alledged facts which plainly
prove him guilty of chicanory and falsehood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

TEMPERANCE LEcruRE.-A public lecture
on the excellencies and advantages of the Order
of the Sons of Temperance" and its claims to
the friendship and support of the Temperance
community, will be delivered in this village, ON
Tuesday erening merit, Nay sob, by PHILIP S.
WHITE, of Philadelphia, Most Worthy Patriarch
of the National Division. Due notice will be
given of the hour and place of the lecture, by
handbis, or otherwise. T..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

ES The speckled cucumber bug is the great
enemy of all melons, and frequently destroy.
them entirely 1t is said that pulverizcd Guano
sprinkled on and under the leaves, will effectu.
ally drive them away. They should be attended
to early, as the great danger is when they first
come out of the ground. Snuff and SCOT IS also
useful, but Guano is said to be better. Messrs
WillistOn & Tyler have a small quantity of the
latter article. Try IT,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26


IHE SENECA COUNTY COURIER, published
at Seneca Falls, N. Y, came to us last week,
enlarged, and with dress of new type. We
are glad to perceive this evidence of its prosper
ity' but regret to learn that one of the editors
of the paper, our old (not agcd) aud estimable
friend, Mr. Fuller, is no longer to DO connected
with it. In social intercourse, not less than ii,
his demeanor and capacity as an editor, he has
deservedly secured the esteem and regard of the
community in which he lives Agreeable i'm.
pressions OF intimate personal association with
him and his in bye-gone days, are still fresh and
green in our mcmoryi and wherever, in the re.
manning voyage of life, his bark may float, he has
our earnest wishes for prosperous gales and Il So
rene sky. The Courier, under its former edit
ors, Messrs Milliken & Fuller, has been conduct
ed with marked ability--whieh, judging from tho
specimen before us, is likely to be continued.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

elsr The cornerstone Of the new Washing,on
Monument has been got out, and will be CON.
veyed to the Capital in few days. 1t is an i'm
mense block Of white marble, weighing IS TONS.
The stone was taken from the quarry, dressed,
and is to be delivered in Washington free of ex.
pense. The laying of this cornerstone, with an
prropriaie ceremonies, will take place on the 4tth
of July. Daniel Webster has been invited 10
deliver an address.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

u. S. SESAToHs.--Last week, by the Con-
nccticut Legislature, Hon Roger 5; Baldwin wa,
elected TO the u. s. Senate, for the uncxpired
term Of the late Mr. Huntington, which ends in
1851 and Hon. Truman Smith was elected for
six years from the 4lh March next, in place Of
Mr. Niles. [These elections were not legal on the
part Of the House, and will I've tried over again.
The Governor Of Arkansas has appointed VIII
liam r. Sebastian U. S. Senator, TO Gil the va.
cany occasioned by the death Of Hon. Chester
Ashley. Both this appointment and that Of Maj
Borland last only til the meeting Of the Legs.
laturc, next winter
Hannibal Hamlin has been nominated by the
Locofocos of the Maine Legislature, for Y. s
Senator, in place of the late Mr. Fairfield. lie
will doubtless be elected. Mr. Hamlin is vii
mot Proyiso man, and was a member of the Housc
in the two last Congresses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

LARGE MEETING AGAINST THE WHITNEY
GRAST.-We learn from the Cincinnati Herald.
that very large meeting was recently held in
the Court House Of that place, to consider the
justice Of the proposed grant Of land 10 Mr. Asa
Whitney, TO enable him to build railroad from
come point on Lake Michigan to the Pacific ocean.
The principal point urged was, that the land he
asks for, though now mostly yalueless, would in
thirty years, by the rapid and rising tide Of emf
grafton westward, be made worth rs much rs
land in Ohio. Mr. Whitney would then become
the wcalthiest nabob on earth-hayine a mono
poly, for sixty miles wide and thousand long,
Of that soil from which the race must derive a
subsistence. One Of the happicsi features in
our Republic, and chief Indictment to patriot
ism, Is the subdivision of land. The great mas,
Of the people own portion Of their courtry's
soil, and hence love that country, and have
something TO love her for. Shalt this feature
be done away with, and the fairest portion O
the far West be turned into a mammoth prinoi-
Palityr Shall free America clog herself with
The ieiters which despotic Europe is casting Off
We say, grant not another rood Of the public
lands to any except actual settlers, and then only
IN limited quantities. aye shall fH the land.
and subdue IT," was Gods command to Noah and
his sons nothing is said about specializing in il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

81 We understand that Col. Miller of Rich
mond, Cheshire county, who has become some
what noted for beauty" and his labors in The
cause of Temperance, Anti Slavery, &C., has re-
Gently sold sixteen acres Of land-the location Of
a bed Of Roman ochre-for sixty-ninc thousand
dollars --lldnchesfer, NJ H. american.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

eD- An Anti-Tobacco Association has been
organized in Thomaston, Me-, and quite num-
Der Of inyeterate tobacco worms have renounced
the weed, and denounced the use of il in all its
forms, going for total abstinence. The ladies' are
expected TO favor the Association.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

KETTLES AFLoAT-During the rains Of last
week, the dam attached to the kettle factory OF
Messrs Savage s Co., in Berlin, Ct, gave way
carrying with it the factory, machinery, and L. "
men employed at the time in the building !G'
factory, which was one and half stories hgf-
was entirely destroyed, together with the sock
Of finished and unfinished goods and the ms
chinery. Loss $4,000. The men were earned
by the waters, one-fourth of mile and HeN
somewhat ininrel.- Hartford ConrdA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

TnE ENGLISH CHARTisTs.-The grand fail
ure Of the London ChArtists in their monster
demonstration, has by no means cxtinguishcd the
Chartist feeling in England. Late English pa
pers furnish numerous details Of meetings OF
these and kindred reformcrs in different parts
Of the kingdom, some Of which have resulted in
serious collisions with the police, which have oc-
casioned bruised heads and broken bones.
The general principles of the Chartists have
recently been taken up by some Of the leading
liberals Of Parliament; such as Mr. Hume, Cob
pen, Bright and othcrsi about fifty Of whom
have recently formed new League, having for
its object the attainment Of four Of the six point.
embraced in the Chartisls' creed, viz: House
hold suffrage, vote by ballot electoral district.
and trennial parliaments The plan is, 10 Sc
cure these reforms as the other great Parlia
mentary reforms have been, by the union of The
midding and working classes in petitions and
general agitation, without resort TO physical
force.
The men who have taken the lead in this new
movement, are many Of them veterans in the
work Of reform, and il supported by the classes
on which they rely--as they probably will be-.
and as they were in carrying out the purpose.
Of the Anti CornLaw Leage-they will in the
end, after hard fight, conquer the aristocracy
OF England and secure for the people a much
more influential part in the administration Of
government than they now enjoy.
These points secured, We may then look for 2
reduction Of national expenditures, particularly
those Of the army and navy, the household and
other expenses OF the Queen, and the sinecur,
and pension lists; and ultimately will come the
separation Of church and state. Then may fol
low either gradual reduction Of the national
debt, or perhaps a rcpudiuton of it. England
will then begin to breathe and live.
Boston T'roreller
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

So Il is said that the treaty of peace between
the Indians and the white inhabitants of Yucca,
tan, has spoiled splendid set of electioneerino
resolutions intended to have been brought for.
ward at the Baltimore Convention, the burden
of which was, British Intervention on the Ame.
rican continent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

eS At the Wool sale, yesterday, at auction
some Of our large manufacturers were buyers
Prices were fully sustained, except for lot No
!, which sold something under; but as whole
II was considered very good sale. The stock
100000 lbs or less.-M Y. Express, 2Oh.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-26

A Coon ExAMPLE.-In Boston, there als
several Boarding Establishments, intended y
houses of refuge for poor girls, who enter ne y.
city friendless and homeless, and who, but i0'
those excellent institutions, would, in many '1
SEES, fall victims to the snares Of a large ely
Directed, and mainly supported, by the oO 1.
tons Of philanthropists, they charge reasoniJv
rates for board, and, as they become more woe,
known, will exert most beneficent iniiuenSS,s,
Is this not an example worthy Of being iollOSeu .