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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17

"uEIoS MAGAzISK," edited by Mrs C. NJ.
Kirkland, and published by Israel Post, 40 Mas
sau st. Now Ynrk,-The March number of this
Magazine Is Glled with q great variety Of good
things In the poelleal department, we notice
two excellent pieces ono by Mrs IIcwct, and
one by J. G. SAKE, That of Mrs IIeweit, upon
Tho Dish of Porcelain" is especially beautiful.
In prose, there Is u very clever article by Miss
sedgwick, entitled Struggling extracts from a
journal kept in Switzerland" and an affecting
narrative Of "1he Voice of the Mute" by w.
G. Simms. An adventure in Greenland" is
well told by q. w. Peck. A sketch illustrative
of the last Of the series ofengrayings, Steps to
Rum" by Francis C. Woodwork, is only too
truthful and sad Mrs Kirkland also contributes
another of her interesting sketches Of Western
life. The embellishments are rieh and numcr.
Gus. There eleven ongravings in this num-
ber;ineluding beautiful mezzotint by Dorrey,
Of" Steps to Rum and very superior engrav-
ing by Osborn" Panioned," descriptive Of q
scene in eonviet's cell, when the prisoner while
taking leave Of his child, and agonzed and faith
full wife, to be led to execution, receives pardon
"The Union" is fortunate in having so enter
Prising Publisher as MIR Post, whose experience
has learnt him, that to deserve success, is the
surest way to attain it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17

Auction OF WooLKSs.-The Middesex
Mills at Lowell, and the Northampton Wooden
Mills, joined in an auction sale OF cloths at New
York city, on Wednesday last. Seven thousand
pieces were sold, and the Tribune says with a
loss Of about 80 per cent, on the manufacture.
The salcs at auction were from 10 to rs per
cent less than their asking prices, but ii may be
questioned whether there was much loss These
sanction sales seem to arise in part at lcAs
from determination of the manufacturers TO
supply tho home market The importers arc be-
ginning to take the alarm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17
VERMONT PHOENIX.
irattIeboro, Friday, March II, ISlS.
Election March 20, lS48.

FOR council of Ccnsors
CHARLES X. WILLIAMS,
JOHN N. POMEROf,
WILLIAM HEBARD,
PETER STARR,
SALMON +. BUTTON,
DAVID CRAWFORD,
IRA III. ALLEN,
JAMES BELL.
HENRY +. JAMES,
HENRY STOWELL,
JOHN DEWEY,
AUGUSTUS BURT,
KEYES +. cool.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17

TnE FIVE MILLiox LoAs TAKEH-The
loan Of Ave millions recently advertised by the
Secretary Of the Treasury, under authority OF
on act Of the last Congress, we believe has all
been taken at a small advance from par. Cor
coran & Rigs, Washington bankers, took over
four millions Of IL, ut one per cent. and twenty
six hundredths. The balance was taken nj from
one and threo-cighths to two per cent II is
stated that the whole amount bid was seventeen
millions Of dollars The Rothschilds, of Europe,
secured over half tho loan, through Messrs Cor
eoran Riggs. They are understood To have
bid for the whole.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17

DEArns oF DISTINGUISHED MrS.--Clpsely fol-
lowing the death Of President Adams, comes that
o. Fx.Chief Justice Spencer, Of New York, and OF
Hon Henry Wheaton, late American Minister TO
PruSsir. The former expired on Monday morning
last, at Lyons, wayn, Co.. after long md painful
illness. Ills age was 60. MIR Wheaton died at
Roxbury, Mass. on Saturday last, Nged 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17

Mn WooDnuRY..-Th Locofocos Of the
Massachusetts, Legislature, ut meeting hold on
the 7ih inst, expressed their preference for Levi
Woodbury. Of N. H., as candidate for the Pre-
idsney
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17

SAD REsULr OF Ssow-BAILISG.--Martin
Fowler, one of party of boys playing at snow
bahng, in South Boston, on Thursday week, en-
closed stone in SNOWFALL and threw it at
Joseph Donavan. Itssruck his eye and destroy,
cd his sight Immediately.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17

LENDING NEWSPAPERS ILLEGAL.--In Eng
land, tic practice of lending newspapers Is an
Illegal act, and subjects the lender to penalty
Of $50, Il is construed to dcfraud the revenue,
by preventing persons from buying papers, and
paying the stamp duties
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17


HYDEornoDlA.-1his fearful disease in dogs
which usually shows itself in the heat Of summer
only, seems to be quite prevalent this winter in
diaercn, sections Of the country, and in the cold
est weather.
In the neighborhoOd Of Boston, few weeks
since, dog run mad, and bit one man and sew
cral animals The wound was Immediately eau
terized, and !, was hoped no evil consequences
would follow.
On Staten Island, near New York, there was
about the same time, another case, and one man,
IL not more, and many animals were bitten. IL
was such mere scratch, that the person bitten
paid no attention 10 it; but in two or three days
his family observed something unusual in his con
duct. lie appeared TO be very uneasy, and would
constantly yswn and stretch himself A physi-
clan was called in, without exciting his suspicious
and in the course Of conversation. some water
was shown to him The effect was spaSnodic
convul''on', and the vre'ehed sufferer became
sensible OF his horrible doom. All remedies
proved nna'a'hng' any he oled IN Two or Three
dnys' raging ma"inAh' Inc ciuzehs OF INC
county justly alarmed took immediate measures
10 destroy all does al large,
Shortly afterwards, IN the CITY OF New York
some dogs run mad, and large Newfoundland
at the last accounts, was roaming about the city
in state Of hydFophobia- One was killed in the
street on Monday last
In Philadelphia, several persons have beer
bitten BY rab.d dogs and have died that mos
horrible Of all deaths, hydrophobia- Last week
little girl, daughter of MIR George Coleman, re
siding on the Frankfort road, fell a victim to il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17

GENERAL TAYLOR The Cincinnati Chron-
iclc publishes the following letter from General
Taylor, to his friend, Col. Mitchell. 1t viii be
seen by the date, that it was written but thirty
days since;
"BAToN RouGE, La, Feb. ~, isls-
"My Dear Colonel Your very kind coniinu-
nieation, and the accompanying newspaper,
have duly reached me.
In reply to the closing remarks Of your letter,
] have no hesitation Insulating, as have stated
ON former occasions, that am Wing. though
not an ultra one and that have no desire to
conceal this fact from any portion Of the people
Of tie United States. ] deem il but candid,
however, TO add that If THE WIG PARTY
DESIRE, AT THE NEXT PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTION, TO CAST THEIR VOTES
FOR ME, THEYMU DO 1T ON THEIR
OWN RESPONSIBILITY AND WITHOUT
ANY PLEDGES FROM Me,
Should | be elected to that Office, should
deem il to be my dnty and should most certain.
ly claim the right, to look to the Constitution
and the high interests Of onr common country,
and not the principles Of party, for my rules
OF aition.
With my sincerest thanks for your expression
of friendship, aud my best wishes for your sue.
cess through liis, remain, very truly, your
friend and obcdient servant,
2. TAYLOR
Col. A. NJ. MITCHELL, Cincinnati, Ohio"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17
ruFsDAg, Alarch II.

In the SENATE, Mr. Dickinson presented
the resolutions OF the New York Legislature in
favor of the extension Of the law granting pen
SONS TO the widows Of the Revolutionary sold
icrs. They were ordered printed.
Air B9gese, from the Committee on Public
Lands, reported bin to graduate the price Of
the public lands.
On motion Of Mr.. Maugum, the Senate vert
into Executive session, and, therein, confirmed
the nomination Of Mr. Sewer Ne Commissioners
Mexico.
After the doors we're opened, Mr. Anterior
moved 70 ,elo up tho Deficiency Appropriation
Bill, from the House.
Mr. Cas- moved to lay il on the table, in or.
der 10 take up the Ten Regiment Bill but
On motion Of Mr. Berrien, the Senate again
went into Executive session, and considered the
subject Of tle removal Of the injunction OF score.
CO from the proceedings relative 10 the Treaty
A warm debate took place, and much excite.
msnt us manifested in regard to the publication
Of the Treaty.
The Senate adjourned, without deciding to
rcmoye the injunction.
In the HOUSE, the message Of the President
refusing to give information relative to the re
turn Of Santa Anna into Mexico, was taken up
for consideration; and
Mr. Tompkins Of Mississippi, made strong
aud severe speech against the course Of the PIX
ecutive.
Mr. Stanton of Tenn followed in defence Of
the President
The House thcn adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17

Col. A. NJ. MIrcnELL, Cincinnati, Ohio
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-30

The SOUTHERN PLATFORM The Washington correspond
of the Philadelphia Bulletin gives the following as
substance of resolutions said 10 be agreed to by
the meeting southern members of Congress on Friday
evening last:
Rssofusd That the South having equal interest in the
territories of New Mexico and California IS willing as
Prnc pie Of eqny, TO accept The terms OIL Tue
solped That South is willing that said territories
shall admitted into the Unoa IA States, upon the pre-
.enton of constitutions which the subject OF slavery
referred. upon appeal to the decision OF me supreme
Court of United Jaes, such question To be omitted IN
said constitution, until the decision, aforesaid, is
rial upon the prime pies of the act 0! last
SION in,rodgced by Senator John NJ Clayton.
Rssolped That the South will accept OF the act intro
duced present session by Senator Doa GAS with GER
notifications relative to appeals as In tue second res
Rssoised That the South prefers separation Of the
Union that of accepting the Wl'mot Proviso, and the
territories the point Of the bayonet
Reolued, That this is the unanimous sense OF this meet
ing, representing the South
We observe that The above statement OF tie Washing
ton correspondent of the Philadelphia Bulletin, which
we copy from the New York Evening Post, is going
the rounds of the northen press The resolutions read
and referred at III. meeting in question are believe,
in due time TO be published Meantime, we nsk moth
ing in saying that the above extract detailed and positive
as appea be, does not in the most remote Degree
embody the scope and character of the resolutions pre-
scented very different view OF heH IS given Ill the
passage OF letter of "Iou' the wenformed
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun:
Mr. B,ylys resolutions might, as believe. be adopted
nv majority Of both houses These resolutions referred to
the southern committee may be reported They represent,
in my opinion sentiments of majority Of Congress
What they Merely declaration that Congress has
no right interfere in the matter Of slavery anywhere IT
ia the true doctrine, and is likely TO be sustained
Mr. Bayly, the commencement of the debate on the
subject at the last session. made most able and, in my
opin on unanswered argument to show that Congress
has no right to egsate Terroresno right 10 interfere
in any way with this OF slavery. Ii the southern
committee maintain this doctrine, they viii be supported
in it by Congress and the people The most extreme Of the
southern embers prepared 10 uphold ms doctrine
Mr. Calhoun is willing sustain it. Mr. Rheti, who has
bee accused OF being diSgaonst was not al The south
meetings but f he had been the city, and present at
the meeting what coad he have done, as supporter oil
Gen Cass in the contest, bar TO maintain the doc
OF the Nicholson letter the Cass platform of non
int lerence.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-30
silver Mines OF California.

We have heard great deal OF the gold in California
but we hear story about silver there, which, if tue is
much more attractive than that Of gold For the benefit
OF those who about to seek their fortunes there
give il il Is The ST Louis Republican says "a gen
teman, who has spent years OF his life IN Mexico
has sent communication the substance OF which is
thai in 1910 he in the city OF Mexico. While there
he heard much OF the existence OF gold mines IN that
country. In 1910, while MIR Bustamente was looking
the ancient records preserved within the palace, he
found memorial from Upper California to the head OF
government, signed by OF the missionaries in that
region, IN which he gave narrative OF the discov-
cry OF an immense vein oil native sUer Great masses
OF this ore Were found the surface of the earth,
some OF which equal in weight TO twenty quin
tails 10000 pounds) and there many Indications
OF a permanent vein Of this ore In reply TO this com
muneaton, the record goes 10 state that the gov
eminent instructed the missionary have the mine of
silver covered up, and that It's existence should be kept
profound secret, under penalty OF death. The govern
men gave as reason for this Injunction that If the
istence OF such immense mineral wealth in California
should become known TO the people OF The city of Mex
co, sach would be the tendency of emigration to that
quarter that the safety OF the city might be greatly
dangered" This IS the substance of the communication
The materials for discovery of the whereabouts OF this
precious deposte OF silver very scanty do the
records supply any clew to them but California is
TO be oveun with adventures in search of sudden and
easllyacquired wealth, perhaps would be well enough
for them To take this matter into the of possible
iscoyeries.-Cincinnati 1lds.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-30

The Minnesota EXPEDITION. Randall. one
OF the eng nees sent to Minnesota TO explore that valua
bic region, has returned to Columbus Ohio The States
man says:
Mr.. r. presented bags of rice from the lakes
the head OF the ST Croixone prepared for food by the
Indians and the other in the rough for sowing As
gather from Prof Rand III, this wild rice-or such il
s (Zsania aquaiea) lis infinitely superior in and far
nutritious than the of the southern States; grows
abundantiy indigenous production, and can be cult
waited to almost any extent in the rivers and lakes that
abound in that territory After the of the plant
have been lied up in small sheafs stands growing
the water, Indian sguaw with her will gather
from five bushels per day. 1t will grow in water
from SIX inches five feet deep, where il finds muddy
soil The stalk off, AMI the branches ears, that have
the seed, resemble oats, both in appearance and
of growing tho stalks full! of joints, and rise from Ii
4 feet above the
In the spring MIR. expects make trip Califor-
MIA, by of tue Mormon the Salt lakes
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-30
Watches, Rich and Costly Jewoiry. 4

d OBERT KEYWORTH most respectfully invites those
~ wishing to purchase watches, jewery ne, call
his and select from the following very superior
ment;
First Qnahty.-God Patent English Lever Watches
manufactured by Cooper Tobias Johnson Church street.
Liverpoo) Roskeil Davis, and Others full lewelied, ne
finished, in heavy cases-wartauted
Second QlattyIiold English Patent Levers, manuiac-
red by Johnson, s. Tobias Robinson Moncas Davidson
Hyde u Sons London and Paris with many others.
Idrd Qaphty.-rIod English and French Levers, assert
ed makers; cheaper article in lighter cases. varyn Ia
price from S4j TO S75-iull ieweIled.
An elegant and costly assortment OF London and Paris
jewelry, very rich and Diamonds, Rabies, Pearls
Emeralds and other gems in very beautiful aud brilliant
settings, together with extensive assortment of fancy
articles &c A&c.
Silver ware and gold jewelry manufactured to orde by
sxilui workmen.
Dec 3J-3.eod
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-30

WONDERFUL DIscovERY.-The Boston Atlas contains
an interesting communication from correspondent in
the copper miae region OF lake Superior. Ii details some
remarkable discoveries which have been recently made a
few miles interior from the mouth of the Ontonagon
river:
large of native copper, the weight estimated
tons, found in the loose ground vast
OF labor had been expended upon H. Every inch OF It had
been battered and hammered over and attempts had been
made % pry II up and paca il platform All this was
the labor Of of beings long since passed away
There is much skill manifested for the present, OF
Indiana and yet the workings ancient be those OF
white Many loads of rude hammers found
buried few feet below the surface. They abun
dan that in stonng up a cellar il found
nien them than throw them Hemlock
feet in diameter and from examination, and three
hundred years old, growing the workings, and
have be eed enable the the earth.
Remains Of chaned wedges and levers and copper gads,
found under these and under the prime
These workings be traced for than half
mile through the forest, and expenditure of $50 900
this time would not pay Tor the accomplishment OF like
amount OF labor Their great antiquity would
carry back other tribes Yet it is impossible thai
the Indians may be the descendants Of those who
wrought them"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-30

RourEs TO NEW MExIoo CALIPoRNIA A great many
inquiries made respecting the best route TO California,
by land The Fort Smith (Ars) Herald contains letters
from General Arbucke and Major Bonneville both well ac
1uanted with the prares. recommending the Arkansas
route New Mexico being shorter and better than the
Missouri
valley the Canadian the path, but Major Bonnie
vale advocates the by the south bank OF The North
Fork while Gen Arbucke prefers the south bank OF the
South Branch. Con A., scheme is, from Fort Smith 10
la Joya the Rio Grande, 630 at the utmost $50
La Joya being the usual place of departure on
Rio Grande for California; by the route OF the ella river
This OF the projected railroad routes TO tue Pa
ciic aud has indeed the oil being Of the shortest
ones"
The latter part Of The from Santa Fe to the Pacific
taken by General kesrny and MAJOR Emory, and
which the describes particularly in his Notes.
lust published by Congress.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-30

bushels per day at % 10 for Jersey round yellow mixed
western, % a o. cent round northern yellow, 90
a OIL cents new southern, 81 50 Hemp, Ameri-
eau dew-foued, $3.50, mos. Lead Missouri, % %.
Pork continues active, with improving market.
Sales old prime, $40 80 $40 10 old mess si3 IS
new prime, Sii % mess sli These rates
show advance of p cents on old prime yesterday.
Beef steady. Ohio lard, without much demand. remains
steady in price IL "a good TO prime in bbls. Rice
i. firm at SO IS p. Ohio whiskey % 23l Talow
is qnet. Tobacco, crop, Connecticut leaf, loi
FnKIGHrs.-The packets I'LL up with provisions al BIS Sd.
"A 35s per ton Flour TO Liverpool q Cd Cotlon ZIG
Com Glasgow I'D in bulk To Have, the packet is full
of at Cd Coal is taken Chages for United States
steamers at 81 per ton.
The stock market has felt the influence of tho hoydays,
and undergone some reaction although many fancies
well supported. large company $500 Invitations having
been issued) has gone dowa the Erie railroad to-day, IL
being opened to Binghampton-2oo miles. The leading
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-30

The manner in which the President speaks of rela-
tons with other nations is highly satisfactory and pleas
ing There is no trouble difficulty with any OF them.
Advantageous treaties have been formed with several OF
them Pursuing our example, the restrictive system Of
Great Britain principal foreign customer, has been
relaxed; liberal policy has been adopted by other
enlightened nations and our trade has been greatly en-
laged and extended. Our country stands higher in the
respect of the world than at any former period To
tnue occupy this proud position, il IS only necessary
preserve peace, and faithfully TO adhere to the unda
mental principle OF foreign policy of not interfering
in the foreign policy OF other nations
The message IL, indeed most eloquent and luminous
exposition OF the affairs OF the United States We could
wish that reference not often made to the opin-
ions of foreign nations respecting this country This fire.
quen iuslon to shows too great degree Of sensitive,
proud people will reoice IN the good opinion Of
the rest OF mankind, but the object may be missed by
going out of the straight path to seek IT. English and
try; but we do not perceive that their defamation has
brought poverty, Starvation pestence, civil
brols among people So just let these scrbbers lie
on till the cows come home
The administration of Mr.. Polk has been the most
cessiul that country ever blessed with Every
depart nent Of the government is conducted with such
admirable talent that nothing is left to desire The
suits have been correspondenty happy II there be
branch OF the public that deserves higher praise
than the Others 1t is unquestonaby the Treasury De-
parlment The reports Of the Secretary and his style Of
managing the national finances, will be models to his
if they desire to discharge their functions IN
the best manner
Mr. Marcy has proved himself TO be most able war
minister His orders and plans for carrying on hostll
ties against Mexico show reach OF mind and scope OF
thought that cannot be too much admired. Not single
false step made in consequence OF orders from the
War Department
Everything that the administration undertook has pros
pered. The whole machinery of government at this mo-
nen il so well adjusted in all its parts that Mr. Polk
successor Will have nothing to do but let il work on
should he attempt to tinker IT. be will spoil It's move
ments.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-30
The Cholera mt Now Orleans.

II appears that the cholera nanesiag itself at
New Orleans il no! an "ultrd" cholera. The Bulletin
of the Goth inst gives the following account OF 1t
There has been no material change regards this dis
ease since publication. 1t DOES not appear to IN
crease and continue 10 be c'nn ID principally
not altogether tine poor and destitute and those who
had been guilty Of imprudence in diet or been subject to
exposure The weather, though clear, continues very
warm with a heavy and moist atmosphere; and, there
fore unvorable regards hoalh We still fee every con-
fisnee that change of weather will relieve from the
dsea and until such change does take place, and We
have a co1 dry atmosphere, may expect il viii imger
in the cts though hope that II VIII not extend
In the second municipality council last evening, when
the health committee called, Dr. Graham. the chair
man. rose and said 'hat the committee had no report TO
make, but that he would verbally, as his opinion, that
Asic cholera existed in the city, but that the prevalent
disease ehosra sorb He stated that the bills Of NOR
ay Al the present would compare jsvorably with
those Of previous years this season, and that he had
found iese to modify previously expressed opinions by
some OF those who had styled ii Asatic cholera"
The following is the report Of the Charity Hospitals
CHARITY HosPrrAL,
New Orleans, December IL, 1873.
Number Of casss OF cholera morbus admitted 18th De-
cember, ~ nunber originated IN the house, total 10
Number sdmitied 18Th n number of deaths by cholera
morbus from 18th November to 18Th December, 81
W. YANDERLIN, Clerk