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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01
News by the Britannia.

SMITH O'BRIEN CAPTUREDl
The Cunard steamer Britannia arrived at
Boston on Saturday, in IA days from Liverpool,
and the Boston Courier gives the following sum
mary Of her intelligence;
European affairs appear not to have taken
any new turn since the sailing Of the Cambria.
The Irish rebellion has gone out like the snuff
Of candle; and though disaiIection remains,
and will continue to remain in that country, all
talk Of open resistance TO the English govern
ment is at an end The Irish people, after all,
were not so infatuated as they were supposed to
be; they refused to follow the men who set
themselves up for leaders in the insurrectionary
movement; il was clearly not popular under
taking, but the scheme of few over-zealous
crack-braned enthusiasts. The result has shown
to every sane. nan thst all such attempts, in the
present condition of things, are utterly hopeless.
Not a shot has been fred since the ahray at
Balingarry, where dozen policemen dispersed
the mob, and put an end 10 every appearance Of
an organized rebellion. ireland might do some
thing, were she TO rise, but ireland has not risen
and is not disposed TO rise. The rebel party
have sounded, like a drum, upon their own emp
tiness they have made a noise on both sides Of
the Atlantic, exactly in proportion to their inca
pacty Of doing any hard work A "revoluton-
airy struggle" that is put down by the constable
and the catchpole, is an object for the derision
rather than the sympathy of mankind
| 1t is to be hoped that no sanguinary punish
ments will follow. Smith OBrien and others
have committed treason, but they are not worth
hanging. After the contemplate failure of their
project for stirring up the people, their power to
do any such mischief for the future must be
small. Indeed, there is pretty general dispo-
stion among the English to allow the insurgent
leader the plea of insanity in his defence.
In Southern Europe, occurrences have taken
place which look somewhat indicative Of further
hostilities. The success of the Austrans in
l4ombardy is viewed with great uneasiness by
the French. 1t seems hardly probable that the
war spirit can be kept quiet in the new republic,
in case the Austrians re-establish themselves in
Italy; an event which, if it has not already ia
ken place, cannot be far of, unless the Italians
have a better General than Charles Albert to
head their armies. Milan has probably fallen
into the hands of its old masters, who have now
as much cause for evaporation against that de-
voted city, as when, in the days of Frederic
Barbarossa, they leyeled it to the earth. The
Austrians, however, should bear in mind that
the Lombard League of the 18th century was
ultimately successful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01
Letter from General Taylor.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHARLESTON
NOMINATION..

The following we take from the Charleston
Mercury of the 22d inst 1t is the official cor
respondence between the Chairman of the late
Taylor meeting in Charleston and Gen. Taylor:
Mr. Pringe TO Gen. Taylor.
CHARLESTON, July &c, ls4s.
Sir In conformity with the desire of my fell
low citizens, have the honor herewith to trans
init TO you newspaper containing an account
Of very large meeting Of the Democratic citi-
zens of Charleston, S. c., held for the purpose
of selecting you as their candidate for the Presi-
dency of the United States. Over this meeting
the agreeable duty of presiding was assigned to
me, The preamble and resolutions adopted at
il so fully explain the views of my fellow citi-
zens as to need no comment from me- Permit
me however, on my part TO add, that with q
confidence in that honesty and independence Of
purpose, which you have exhibited in every po
siiion in which it has been your lot to serve
your country, l entertain the fullest conviction
that, should it be our good fortune to see YOU
elected to that station you will so administer the
laws of our country, that each section of it will
be protected in the rights which it was intended
by the trainers of the constitution should bs
guaranteed to all, by that noble instrument
which can only prove inadequate when it is per
verted by designing or misguided politicians,
| am, sir, with high consideration and respect
your obedient servant
WIN. BULL PRINGLE
To Cen T. Taylor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01
Van Buren, and the Abolitionists.

We desire also to call the attention OF our
Abolition friends to another feature in this let
ter of Mr. Van Buren,, and one that shows his
pledge on the subject of abolishing slavery in the
District of Columbia, to lie hollow and utterly
worthless.
He pretends that his voluntary pledge, in his
first inaugural address, was dictated by his g. APP
prehension of a scruiie instruction; . and his
professcd willingness to sanction such bill noe,
is based wholyon his belief that at present there
is no danger Of such a scribe Instruction"
Now it is certainly news here at the North,
that in 1896, when Van Buren, was writing let
tiers TO catch Southern votes, there was any more
apprehension of servile instruction" than
there is now.
But letting this pass--do you not see what q
beautiful contriyance he has for avoiding bis
pledge? The same apprehension Of scribe
iasurrgciion" that influenced his conduct in SO
would undoubtedly influence it in like manner
here:sfer 1t will not be difficult, We imagine
to excite in Mr. Van Buren, an apprehension Of
serye insurrection," particularly if he should be
little inclined that rag. OF the suilicicncy oil
such an apprehension" he is the sole Judge
and, if he prctesses to entertain it, of course he
will veto bill abolishng slavery in the District
Of Columbia.
lie processes no change of sentiment, and will
be governed by circumstances, Of which he alone
is to be judge. 1t will therefore be seen that BIZ
present pledge is a mere "rope of sand"
Is it a pledge, to intimate that he will not veto
bill abolishing slavery in the District of Co
lumbia, unless he has apprehension Of a seruil,
insurTecii0n7" Mr. Van Buren's letter " hatl
this extent no more" DOES IT SATISFY oUI
ABOLITION FRIENDsl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

"OSLY PIT FOR SLAyEs."-Dr Baird stated
in bis last Lecture, that the elegant large maps
which he used for reference were all executed
by colored man, P. II. Reason, of New York
city. They were, said the Dr., really too nice.
Frederick Douglass, natural orator of thrill
ing force and eloquenee, and now editor of the
Northern Star, is a runaway slave from Mary
land. 1t would "puzze a Philadelphia lawyer
to answer him in argument.
Alexander Dumas, the distinguished French
novelist, produces more works than any other
writer in Paris, and receives better price for
them. He is fnll-blooded mulatto.
All these men Except perhaps Dumas, whom
we don't rate very high, with many others that
we cannot stop 10 mention, have wrought out
their fortune amid injustice, eontumely and So
cial prescription of the vilest kind. What a
lofty rank is the African capable of taking. with
a fair chance 10 show his power - e.,
ample evidence Of this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

DIvoRcEs.--The number of divorces being
granted just now is really alarming. In New
York city alone the number last year was up.
ward of one hundred. In Indiana they amount.
ed to two hundred and sevcnty-fyc, which shows
an extent of infdelity or jealousy that almost
equals their corn crop. We imagine, however,
that the most of these suits have no better ori-
gin than Jealousy, which in nine cases out of
ten, has no more cause for its suspicious than it
has reasons for its conduct. OF all unfortunate
people in the world, wife with jealous hus
band is the most to be ptied He is a lion with
four pairs of claws and eight sets Of ugliness.-
To manage such being, therefore, and render
him more tractable, is one of those feats that re-
quires all the genius and good taste necessary to
produce poem. The best antidote, in our
opinion, is that recommended by Miss Edge.
orth,-"douhle. your love for him."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01


"FREE SPoIL" PARTY.-The course Of the
Barnburners in this State shows that their true
object is not 60 free soil" but free spoil. And
this movement is headed by men who have been
for years boxing every point of the compass 10
effect similar object. This is their last desper-
ate expedient.
The Abolitionists, who heretofore admitted
Texas with slavery, rather than vote for man
opposed to the abolition of slavery in the Dis.
trict of Columbia, now throw up their caps for
Van Buren,, who finds it "a source of consoa-
ton /" that he always did the same thing, and
renews bis pledge to do il in future.
The Wilmot Proviso Democrats, instead o.
joining the Wing party, which has always stood
by that principle, set up for themselves, and are
coaSing Wings to believe that they arc the ex
elusive friends of freedom.
When men take the most certain course to de
feat their proposed object, and in addition give
the lie to all their protested principles, we ART
justified in believing them to be aetuated b,
some unworthy motive.
The State officers have no power to act OF
the question of slavery, and the Wing Legisla
ture has uniformly taken bold ground agains
the extension of slavery yet these new light
are rs rabid to defeat the Wing State ticket, a
they profess to be against slavery.
The object is transparent. 1t is not "fre
soil" they are so anxious for, but the .flthy am
ruigar "spoils"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERY OF AN UNDER
GROUND CoUSTERFEITERs' DES.-A strange
discovery was accidentally made on Wednesday
last, at All ancient house in the town Of Brighton
in the vicinity Of the Worcester railroad, at the
Cambridge Crossing so called As Mr.
Howard, the present occupant of the house, was
at work in his cellar, the earth partially gave
way, and brought to light room of some twelve
feet in depth, with plank sides and top. The
roof Of this underground den was about four
feet below the surface, and was entered by
trap-door and pair Of steps. This much Of the
general appearance Of things was asceriained,
and removal Of the earth, which has caved in,
will, without doubt, bring to light more particu-
lars Of this curious affair. Mr. Howard was en-
abled, by partial breaking way of the panking,
to hook out several kegs from the room, one Of
which was about half full Of counterfeit Ameri-
can half dollars, all of the date of 1888. At
tached to the key was what is supposed to have
been machine for polishing the coin A sack,
in which to deposit tools, was also got out. The
house has been visited by hundreds, since the
accidental Developments The room is, we
learn, to be thoroughly examined. OF course,
there are thousand rumors rife in the neigh
borhood as to this wonderful discovery. The
house nsSrIy century old has long had the
.-.s.i, inhabited by mariner named Br;oowviiii,
whose ship fonndered at sea, and all on board
persisted. 1t is also stated that black man. a
servant in the house, disappeared many years
ago, and is supposed to have been murdered.
Boston 1rdrelier, Aug. l9.
The CoUNTERFEITERs' DEN AT BRIGH.
ToS.-The underground apartment which, as
we stated on Saturday, was accidentally brought
TO light in the cellar of house in Brighton, has
been more thoroughly examined. 1t proved to
be room some eight or ten feet deep, by eight
feet square, planked at the sides, bottom, and
top, which latter was from two to three feet be-
meath the surface of the cellar Of the house.
No one was in the cellar at the time the earth
caved in, and the family we're first informed Of
the circumstance by the cracking of the rotten
planks. MIR Howard, who has occupied the
house for about -FOUR months, dug down partially
and found upon shelf, three kegs and some
other articles Only FIVE counterfeit half dol
lars were found; all of the date Of 1888. They
are well made counterfeit, though now some
what rusted out. In the room was also found
sheet of zinc, keg with turning or polishing
machine, pair of scales and weights, an anvil
block, piece of the padding of a coat, &C.; al
so Life of a Celebrated Robber."
Some eight months since, Marshal Tukey Of
this city, received information which led him to
visit this cellar at night and dig for this very
room, but he did not strike in the right spot
The house has been occupied of late years by a
number of tenants, one of whom, named Hath
, away, was, it is stated, arrested in New Orleans,
and quantity of counterfeit money found upon
him. He was committed to Baton Rouge prison,
: but was finally discharged.-Ibid, 2lst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

MARRY IN HASTE AND REPENT AT LE1s-
URE.-At Washington, a young gentleman and
lady met for the first time at a party; they
waltzed together, and while turning round in the
may dance, the business of counting, popping
the question, and being accepted was ali accom-
plished. They agreed to be married the same
night, but the want of license prevented them
bat the next evening witnessed them joined in
the bonds of wedlock. AT the completion of
the ceremony,.th the bride exultingly exclaimed
"Wen, who would have thought this time last
evening that at this hour should be a married
lady" The probabilities are that her notes OF
joy will soon be\changed into bitter and unavail-
ing tears of repentance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01
Fire on the Mountains I!
The People Moving!
BRATTLEBORO.

We had grand rally at the Mass Meeting in
Brattleboro, on Saturday last, and gratifying
exhibition Of earnest zeal for the success Of the
Wing cause.
The meeting was organized by the choice oil
Judge Clark, of West Brattleboro, as President
and Messrs Benjamin How, Of Townshend, Cy'
rus Carpenter and John Melendy, of Grilford
and Nathaniel Whitney, of Marlboro, Vice Ere
sidents.
Judge Collamer attended by invitation, and
made very able and interesting speech. Hi
views were in some respects new, and all of then
forcible and striking. The audience was large
and made up of the sound, stable, aud intelligen
freemen of this vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

true hearted woman could? A tumult Of
thoughts and emotions filled her heart alter
nateiy swayng her from side to side. Thus the
conflict lasted for several days, during which
time she was enabled to look clearly into her
own heart, and at last she was ready for decis.
ion. Which could she choose but the man
around whom were twined the tendrls Of first
and strong aftection--to whom she had given
the first offering Of her heart? The needle
may vibrate for time, but it points at last with
uniang conslancy to the never-setting star Of
the north; and in like manner, the heart Of a
true woman, having in the wide universe but
one fitting mate, will, after all vieissitudes, turn
lovingly to the sunny warmth of "frst, only
love"
A disposition Of the youngest child must now
be made, and it was mutually agreed by the two
men, that, as it could not be deprived Of moth
er's care, the first husband should take it Will
the other children, to be restored TO the father
ut some future time The reunited family now
made preparations TO GO 10 a new home and Sc
great was the interest excited in the neighbor
hood by this singular affair, that as many as
hundred and fifty persons from the neighbor'
hood were present TO witness their departure -
On Saturday last they came up in the packet
Louisiana, on their way TO Michigan, where
they will take up their residence.
We naturally sympathize with the first hus-
band, to whom wife and children are restored
but who will not feel for the bereavement of the
second?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

BATTLE OF BuENA VIsTA.-Another thrill.
ing sketch of this battle, from Capt Cartoons
book, will be found on our first page Who can
read it, without wonder and admiration of the
old hero, by whose calm skill and undaunted
bravery such glorious victory was won9 Yet
there not wanting some, who, because under the
orders of the Government, Gen. Taylor com
manded our army, accuse him of justiiying the
war. They might with as much proprety charge
one with setting fire to house, because he lent
his aid to extinguish il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

ssg Mr. S. R. H. Barker, youth of nineteen,
was killed accidentally, on the 18th ult., under
the following circumstances. A number of young
men had gone down the river, for the purpose OF
hunting and fishicg. A proposition was made
to engage in a sham.fgh with their guns charg.
ed with powder only--all the guns, as was sup
posed, having been carefully examined. One,
however, unfortunately contained sqnirrel-shot,
and at the first fire, young Barker received ii in
his breast, and soon died.-Pihsburg Casette.
As this was a shan battle, net a real one, there
can be no " glory" about ii; and the hero, hI'
stead of winning iaurcis, may get suit Of pdri
colored cL0tkiRa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

POISONING AT SECOND HAND.-The Calais
(Nie.) advertiser gives singular account of the
poisoning of family of eight persons, in that
Town, week before last. The house being infest-
ed with rats, quantity of poison, arsenic We
suppose, was prepared to destroy them. The
rats ate the arsenic, and feeling very thirsty un-
der its burning operations ran to the water pail.
The poison was communicated to the water, and
the family made use of it the next day. Tho
whole of them were taken sick, but fortunately
the drug was TOO much diluted to produce any
fatal effects. By the aid of physician they
were relieved from all danger
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

KNIGHT ERRANTRY CoMTNG AGAIN.--We
4. find in the Baltimore American the following
announcement of one of those exhibitions which
the Don Quixotes of modern times have not had
an opportunity of witnessing since the affair OF
Eglintoun, England;
There is to be Tournament at the Shan
nondale Springs on Thursday, the cath instant
'at which all brave knights, are invited to test
their proves and skill in horsemanship, and al
fair ladies' to grace the occasion with their pres
ence, to iIumine it with the light of their eyes
and to cheer with radiant smi,es the fortunate
knight in his efforts to win for each the palm o.
beauty"
The knights, we suppose, will tilt at each 9th
err with barley straws. This is better than fight
ing with bowie knives. Boston Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

Row AT HANPToN.--A disgraceful Row oc.
Cured at Hampton Beach, N. H., on Sunday
night, 2Oth ult, A dozen or more young men
from Portsmouth or Dover, called for liquor al
one of the hotels, and on being refused, tore
down the bar, &c. The boardeTs having taken
part in quelling the disturbance, serious fight
occurred, in which several we're badly injured
1t ended in some ten or twelve OF the rowdics
being pinioned and taken to Exeter Jail.
How does the above differ from an invasive
war, in principle?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

60 Mr. Philip May er's Concert, on Tuesday
evening, was delightful treat to those who
heard it Mr. Mayer has much improved the
capacity and management of his voice since he
sung here last, and there were many passages of
brilliant execution.
Mr. Mayer was fortunate in having the SER
vices of Madame -, whose sweet voice added
much to the agreeableness Of the entertainment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01
Wings of Guilford.

The Wings Of Guilford, arc notified and request.
ed TO meet at the Town House on Saturday, ID of
Sept, inst, at O'Clock, + NJ, to nominate a cana.
date for Representative to represent the town in the
General Assembly the ensuing year. Let every
Wing be present.
BY order of Town Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

WAR UPON KING ALcoHoL.-A woman in
Cincinnati, whose husband was in the habit OF
drinking at nsighboring tavern, and then COM
ing home and abusing her. requested the land
lord TO give her husband no more drink. The
lowed her husband, and as he was in the act Of
drinking, made an assault upon the glasses, de
canters, and other rum-coveying devices. The
landlord few to the protection of his property
crowd gathered round, sympathysed with the
woman, at length assaulted the house, Quilted il
completely, and then proceeded to the demol,
ton Of other grog-shops in the city. By THU
time the police arrived, and stopped the progress
Of Temperance reform in Cincinnati, where, in
legal way, it seems tobe particularly needed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

TIME MAKES STRANGE BED-FELLows.-Mr
Giddings said of Martin Van Buren,, only few
years ago;
Sir, may be led to confde in the honor Of
slave-holder; but seryile doughiace is too
destitute OF that article to obtain credit with me.
Mr. Van Buren, has placed the evidence of his
servility conspicuously upon the records of our
country. There it icM remain, and will be re-
garded as an enduring aemento Of the degen.
eraey Of the age, and OF the men who filed our
public stations"
Giddngs and Van Buren, now sleep in the
same bed, casped in fraternal embrace. That
"enduring memento" is all rubbed out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-01

WARNINGs-A son of MIR Park, in Cincin-
natl, fell with pot of boiling wax in his hands.
The liquor flew over his face, burning him hor-
riLly. The wax hardened on his face and when
torn off brought the flesh with i.
A Young lady, l6 years old, died in Newport,
r. l., on Sunday, goth ult,, from the effect OF u
peach stone swallowed the day before.
Enticing little children into out-of-the.way pla-
ces and then robbing them of their clothing, has
become quite business among the female rogues
in Philadelphia and New York.