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

ED- The funeral ceremonies over the remains
of Col. I. b. Ransom, at Norwich on Tuesday
week, were numcrously attended. Not less than
5000 people are said to have been present, be-
sides strong military force. Gen. Hopkins, Of
Rutland, delivered an eulogy on the deceased.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03

"TnE FAMILY COMPANION" is weekly pa
per, published in the city of New York, by G.
+. Nesbitt, and edited by Mr. Charles Burdett,
the author of several popular moral tales, viz,
Marion Desmond" Arthur Martini" The
Convict Child" and others The " Companion"
is designed for family paper, and Mr. Burdctt
has peculiar talent for writing TO please and
interest the young 1t is afforded at the low
price of So per annum, and we wish the amable
and talented editor abundant success
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03

Election Next TUESDAY.
The election of Town Officers throughout our
State, takes place next Tuesday and on the
same day, the frecmcn will have the opportunity
Of voting directly for or against law to prohibit
the sale Of spirtuous liquors. Il is an anomalous
provision, and must be the very essence OF de-
to allow the people, at the ballot-boA'
and in their individual capacity, to enact their
own laws. II denocracy be any thing more than
name--if il be rcpubIicanism for the people to
govern themselves, then the action Of the people,
next Tuesday, upon the question Of License,
or "a No License" must be the quintesscnce Of
democracy.
Here is fair and equal field for glorious
pitched battle. The ground is open and level,
and clear Of undcrbrush. Cavalry and infantry,
horse, foot and Dragons" will each find ample
spacc whereon to vancouver, and fight, or--Tun
Two veteran commanders lead the opposing ar
mics King Alcohol, with his round, jovial, ru-
bicund visagc, armed cap-o-pie, aud whisky
bottle in hand, marches at the head of his sub
iccts, the jolly tipplers; while General Cold
Water flourishing a ponderous icice in proud
defiance, narshals in battle array the temper
nnce hosts.
Both armies are in admirable order Of battle.
On one side, immense batteries of whisky diStil-
leries, in advance, ART ready to vomt forth their
destructive contents; while on the other, the
Sons Of Temperance are prepared to let
loose upon their adyersaries, Old Eiagara's'
awful aud irresistible cataract Of cold water. 1t
will be a terrible battle, no doubt. 1.-The tug OF
war" used to be when Greek met Grvek"-but
now il will be, when whisky meets water. The
clang of arms is heard throughout the State
the conlbatants are buckling on their amor, try
ing their weapons, and practicing various mili-
tary exercises, such rs marching backwards and
forwards, sideways to the right and sideways to
the left, now PROSTATE upon the ground, and
again behind tree. IL will be real Buena
Vista affair. BY the way, Il is said old Rough
and Ready" is cold water man but he wont
be here to lead the party, and for that, Hing
Alcohol may thank bis stars 1t is said, too, thai
the distillery batteries Of the tipplers LICK trc
nicndously, and frequently Knock dorn more
friends than enemies. Be that as it may, VI
expect to see a regular, desperate pitched BAT
tie, and no fAyor.
Being a non-combaiant oursclf, we shall b
an amateur spectator of the contest; and w
hope to find it spirited, brilliant, interesting ant
exciting. We should dislike tame, cowardly
snesking Indian bush-6ght; and IL necessary Il
stir them up to boiling heat, we would, out o
mere love Of the thing, make regular exhort
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03

tG The Locofocos of the 4th Congressional
district of this State, have appointed Thomas
Bartlett, Junr. and George C. Cahoon, both Of
Lyndon, delegate and substitute to the Balti-
more National Convention
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03

NORM CARoLISA.--A Wing State Convcn-
vcntion met at Raleigh, on the Esd ult. Charles
Manly, Esq. was nominated for Governor. Del
egates favorable to Cen. Taylor were chosen to
the National Convention at Philadelphia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03
To Che Prcemen Of Windham County.

N. =.
TO give' for or against licensing inc 'i'"i' ~ u"
dent sPln's
The recent DEAN o. 'he pa'''o' nDnn' y
crowds the press WIN interesting na"cr' ''"' We
should deem u an intrusion 70 a.A 'n' Spa -,
many worus-Wn'h WON" 'o' w ''"u " ~
late day-which are not nced'o' 10 i'aAe uu9
palmer
We invite your attention to the following
truths, which VIC hold to be indsputable.
The free sale Of intoxicating drinks As oe'-
erage, is grieyous evil.
1t brings them TO the door Of many who have
formed taste for thcm but who would not
some Of whom could not'-bc at great expense
and trouble to procure Them from aO'VA"' nus
it Is rapidly making them drunkarus'
II offers to inebraies themselves temp'A'on'
which they are morally oerli'" NV :" .e'
thus cutting oil all hope oil their reio'na'oa'
II exposes these drinks 70 the Sgna OF e""u,o"
and youth, as proper arucle ior 'a''' u's 80
strongly tending TO awake IN 'nein "'''' D'''
gerous appetite
1t withdraws from the p'onelo.e uses u
/ ETY., a large amount Of property ior N' P'""'s
enolument OF ie"' VINO MAKE no useiu'o ~
the best adequa'e-relnfn 'c' "i ou' s"o ="
stead, through 'heir uaiic' o"hs "p'" ",e
peratc and industr1ous po'"oh " u''" ''
citizens, enormous expenses 'o' 'O 'Irr
those whom ntenpcrahce rehue'S u"A0'' VI W
willing to take care OF 'neniscreS
Inc use Oh in'oA'eA''ne u,."Ns' :. !,
onngs uP'" S0e'.y ~ -.
e',,s' u''" A"' ~ p ~ -, !. o,,
INC me- -, ;.~.;,.,J. ~ ,hs
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anu reiue'' uDO'e., :" -, - al.
Inc ,'s.' u'e y - -, -, L.. I,
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many e"s,E' "''- ~,
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SUI -.
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anu isnus'' 'e'! ."nr'e ~ -; :.
one Oh INC H'''' i'ui''u' 49,.
ii sanity; and the ineugatOr 70 every ioill On efin,
1t is terrible destroyer Of Iife-by disease, dc
nestle grief, derium, casualties on sea and land
by suicides aud murders. il is source Of mo.
ruinous pecuniary expense to society; causin
'ne 'o'Ai anu ,''e'''e'AU,' vs. nv o"' !" -
: suned, but Of the cost Of supporting-by publ
|, or private charity--ihe paupers, lunaiies an
!, criminals, made such by intcmpcrance ; to whic
: We must add, the loss Of nearly ali productiv
labor from these three classes Of men, with n
small share of theirs whom moderate" drinl
:, ing makes inefficient; and the cost-in none,
and in the time Of contending parties, of judge
i. Of counsel, and of juries--of much, oihervis
! unnecessary litigation.
II we could stop the sale, among us, Of arder
shirt, a, n beverage. VIC should doubtless yer
greatly Im;,--if no, almos, entirely prevent
T. their nse ms such
! Rx en.c,;ns. and efficiently executing. Il
q nr,,,o..a ,roi;h;,orv law. the sale can be on
x.n,.d W. can sn.c, and execute II. II y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03
VERMONT PHOENIX.
Brattlebero, Friday, March 3, lS4S
Election March 20, lS4S.

Election March 20, lS4S.
For Council OF Censors.
CHARLES X. WILLIAMS,
JOHN N. PODfEROY,
WILLIAM HEBARD,
PETER STARR,
SALMON +. BUTTON,
DAVID CRAWFORD,
IRA II. ALLEN,
JAMES BELL,
HENRY +. JAMES,
HENRY STOWELL,
JOHN DEWEY,
AUGUSTUS BURT,
KEYES =. COOL
New Hampshire Election, March IA.
WING NOMINATIONS.
For Governor,
NATHANIEL s. BERRY.
For Counsellor, Sd District,
JARED PERKINS.
For lSeaGtor, oh District,
JoEN PRESTON.
For Cheshire County Officers,
BARTON SKINNER, Register of Deeds.
GEORGE +. STARKwEATHER, Treasures
CHARLES CONVERSE. Road
JAMES HALE co,,,n;,sioners
LEVI HOWE,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03

d. Captain Edward Webster, son Of Hon.
Daniel Webster, died at San Angel, Mexico, of
typhuS fever, in January last. Another victim
to the war for slavery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03

VIRGiNIA.-A large Wing State Convention
met at Richmond, on the Esd ult Ex-senator
w. S. Archer was chosen President and made
an able anti-war speech. Hon. j. NJ. Bolts also
made powerful speech. Gen. Taylor was re-
commended for the Presidency, by vote of 81
counties to 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03
Congressional Proceedings.


WEDNESDAY, Feb. ~.
SENATE.-A message was received from the
President, announcing his signature to certain
acts of Congress- among which was one provid-
ing additional quarters for troops at New Or
leans. Another, to an act supplementary to an
net regulating appellate jurisdiction Of the Su-
preme Court He also transmitted a message
In writing, believed to contain the new Treaty
with Mexico.
MIR Allen submitted resolution calling on the
President for information whether tho active OPP
CREATIONS of the Army in Mexico have been sus-
pended by an armislicc, and If so, on what au-
thority.
The same gentleman also submitted resolu-
tion instructing the Judiciary Committee to in
quire whether the act Of 1899 required an
amendment, more elfectually TO punish Ameri-
can citizens for holding reasonable correspond
ence with the enemy in time Of war. Also, a
resolution removing the injunction of secrecy on
all previous Executive business. Also, resoln-
ton resembling the Forteth Rule of the Senate,
and requiring all business hereafter transacted
70 be done in open session.
On motion OF Mr. Sewer, the Senate went in
to Executive session.
The Treaty was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Relations in order to be printed.
The doors we're then opened.
Mr. Cass, from the Committee on Military AZ
fairs reported the testimony taken on affairs IL
California, arising out Of the claims against thu
Government of the United States, incurred b.
Fremont. Twenty thousand copies were order
ed to be printed for the use of the Senate.
MIR Cass gave notice that he should call up til
Ten Regiment bill tomorrow.
Mr. Mason, from Virginia, said circumstance
had ccurred which would render farther deba.
on the bill unnecessary. He would yield th
right of the floor IL Senators from the other sid
would cease discussion, and let the bill come u
on its fiual passage.
MIR Cass said it was the unanimous opinion o
his side of the chamber that to halt now in on
military operations would be fatal; their wis
was that the vote should be taken before adjourn
mcnt tomorrow.
MIR Beirien would submit to the majority, bu
hoped that opportunity would be given them &c
farther discussion.
Mr. Mason thought it evident that genteme
on the other side considered the passage of III
bill unnecessary, but he would occupy the AoC
tomorrow TO prove the necessity greater tina
ever.
Mr. Allen suggested that Senators might ava
themselves Of interesting materials for the do
bate on the bill, by passing resolutions TO abolis
Executive sessions
Several Administration Senators declared this
the necessity for passing the bill now was grea
err than before the Treaty.
On motion the Senate adjourned.
The HOUSE was not in session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03
MONDAY. Feb. %.

SENATE.-Mr Benton submitted a resoIn-
ton requesting the President to communicate
the proceedings in the Fremont Court Martial,
and gave notice that tomorrow he should ask
leave to introduce joint resolution relating TO
the purchase of American hemp for the navy.
Personal explanations were made by Messrs
Yulee and Foote. The former called attention
to report in the Herald of his remarks on Mr.
Dickinson's resolutions, in which the latter is
represented as charging him with msquoting the
authorities cited. MIR Foote replied, exonerat-
ing the reporter. He did charge the gentlemen
with misquotation, but should have said miscon-
ception or mis-rccollecton. A farther discus
sion, somewhat personal, ensued.
The Senate went into Executive session on
the subject, as is supposed, of the treaty with
Mexico.
The Treaty has been printed.
HOUSE.-Mr G. j. Ingersoll asked and OBJ
tanned leave to introduce bill granting the
franking privilege to Mrs Adams. Passed nnan-
irnousiy.
Mr. Ashmun offered a resolution to print
10000 copies of Rev. Mr. Gurlcy's funeral SER
mon, the speeches Of members, &c., upon tho
death of MIR Adams, which was adopted.
The Speaker announced as the first thing in
order the presentation Of resolutions from the
States.
A resolution was adopted, instructing the
Committee on expenditures TO report the cxpen.
ses Of the war, and. as far as practicable, give
the items of the same
Mr. II. Putnam, of New York, offered a res
olution in favor Of excluding slavery from all
territory to be acquired from Mexico.
On motion, it was laid on the table, by yea
l05, nays 90.
The House then went into Committee of tn,
Whole on the bill to supply the deficiencies il
the appropriations for the present fiscal year, q
reported by the Committee Of Ways and Means
Mr. sehenck, Of Ohio, moved TO strike on
loan, and in relation to substituting Treasury
Notes, Sc. He went into heightened argu
ment to show the soundness of his views, an,
the inexpediency of adopting the bill as report
ed to the House, and descanted upon the bal
operation Of the Sub-Treasury Laws, &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03
Wings and Independents Of New
Hampshire.

Hampshire.
In n few days, the electors Of the State Of New
HAMPSHIRE will be called upon to exercise the
most important Of their duties as ffecmen' ror
many years, the majority Of the electors Of that
State, represented at the ballot-box, has adhered
to the Democratic party of the Union I'm
der much wrong and injustice, they renamed
faithful to party obligations. One after another
their rights and interests, their feelings and prn-
cpcs, were yielded to the insolent demands OF
their Southern allies.
The tariff was originally imposed upon the
country by Southern Democratic votes, in order
to PROSTATE the then hourishing commerce OF the
North. The elastic, pcrsevering enterprise Of
"frec labor upon free soil accommodating itself
to circumstances, turned its attention to manu-
features, and soon the busy hum Of machinery
was heard upon almost every waterfall in New
England. But the labor aud capital Of the North
was scarcely embarked in manufactures, before
the South, seeing with'cnvy the prosperous con-
dition of their Northern brethren under the tar
III, determined to destroy It, and threatened us
with notification il we did no, yield. Even this
a 4. a L.. 80 rlNa mt nf
u,u Nv, .'i''', -. ,rho,, s.,v ,h.;r o,,n
i.,''p'",'' ~. ;,d,,.,r,, 49,.
.'uN."s o,oN." 90.
9Aeu' anu ~. - - ,,ni e,;,hoJ
{" anu eO"l pa ~ c.no,,eu or ,bo Nor,h ami.
-. - ~, ,ho nrinc;nlc. Of their father, rcmon-
'aA'.n " .'e -, - conaro,s .o,;n., tho
'ua'ou " - ,a",;as 80 e., ,svond The
.A'0"'On '. q 49, con.,;,n,;on ,h.v were
.O'" i :.a ;.' ana Oon,'mslv Nv ,hc South
- Wv. ,,. .na ,,o,;,;on. co,,emp,-
anu ,''',' 'ea''''1 t.. ~. o,,r.oo
s;d ~, hrool ,.rndcr tho marty tic, Of the De-
u'' wv o,e~ - -. l,,,.,,,, l.,wed
mo.'"' u .'" .i 80 J ~. .,cr;.
s"aa =. .~,s,or.r,, n,r,v ,unrs,n,cv. their inter
n'eu '" ""i"'",' pI'' '"P'
ests ana their prne'peS'
But when, in addition to all TINS, the Ha'c-
masters of the South called upon the frccmen
81 ,ho Nor,h IN ALL another slave State TO the
=, $3.50, ..;,t ,,,;oo,;n,, in
Union-"hcni not content WI" '.ys'""s -
scorn even the respectful peuuons OF ue Nor''i,
| in favor of the slave they actually required
| oe Nor,herr f-eer,er themselves to erect the
| ~ c. Of rex,s they found
aitar VI s'a'er! IN "e ''''N - q IL
some at least OF the DeInocrac! " .e" lamp
shire, who revolted at such party thraldom. They
fund some. thank Heaven, who, though they
~, =, -. - lo.. loved Rouc more
"'N 'O, ~ -. ,h,r n,-,v
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-03

THURSDAY, Feb. "a.
SENATE.--At i2 o'clock the Vice President
called the Senate to order. Prayer by Rev. Mr.
Gurley.
Mr. Douglass gave notice that on tomorrow he
would ask leave to introduce bill to establish
the Territory Of Nebraska.
Mr. Allen moved to take up the resolution
which he had previously offered, inquiring
whether an armstiee exists between the United
States and Mexico, and by what authority.
Mr. Sewer moved to lay the resolution on the
table
Several Senators participated in the incident
al debate upon the question, and the resolution
was passed.
Several petitions and memorials were pre-
scented.
MIR Allen moved to take up the resolution
which he had previously offered, instructing the
Committee on the Judiciary TO report whether
the act of 1899 needed amendment. Adopted
Upon MIR Baldwin's resolution applying the
Wilmot Proviso, an incidental debate arose, in
which several Senators participated.
Mr. Foote moved to lay the resolution on the
table.
The Vice President presented to the Senate
communication announcing the death Of Hon.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
Mr. Davis, Of Massachusetts,, responded in
some feeling and eloquent remarks; when the
usual resolutions TO attend the funeral, &c. were
unanimously passed.
In the HOUSE, the galleries were donsely
crowded. Rev. Mr. Slicer made a solemn pray
err The death of Mr. Adams was announced by
the Speaker, who pronounced IN eloquent culo-
gy upon his public and private character.
Mr. Hudson, of Massachusetts, gave brief
biography of the deceased, lin all his public sta
tons, and submitted resolutions adjourning the
House till Saturday, and to attend the funeral
in u body.
Mr. Holmes, of South Carolina, followed in an
eloquent tribute to the exalted character of the
deceased as did also Mcssrs Vinton and Nc
Dowell. The resolutions were adopted.
Mr. Gregory offered resolution that Mr. Ad.
ANS seat should remain vacant, and together
with the Hall, should be clothed in mourning
for thirty days.
Mr. Tallmadge offered a resolution that COM
mittee be appointed, one member from each
State and Territory, to accompany the remains
to interment, all of which were adopted.
The House then adjourned.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-26
Mas. CoNNER AT WAsulNGroN..-The Wash

Mrs. CONNER AT WAsHINGToN..-Ihe Wash
ington correspondent of the N. Y. Evening Post
thus writes of this somewhat renowned woman
ssIt appears that Mrs. Conner, the plaintiff of the
renowned Van Ness will case, has been living for
some time in a state of absolute siege The WIS
dom of the law declares every mans and womans
residence to be a castle. and such she holds her
residence to be- in the most literal sense for though
often disraned for rent, by vigilantly guarding the
entrances to her domiciI, she has long managed to
keep at bay the agents of the law. At length, a
few days since the prosecutor, with strong posse
of belligerents, took the castle by surprise, and
gained admittance, through covered ways, into
sort of ante-chamber, into which opened doors
leading to the different parts of the dwelling.
Demonstrations then Immediately made
against the most formidably defended of these in,
ner-gates with axes and spades but the besieged
worked SO energeticay on the inside, in resisting
the encroaches of the enemy from without, that
the latter were compelled to retreat, with the loss
of several of their engines of war. The siege was
raised and at sunset, in the laws protection.
the beleaguered tenants sailed forth for wood, water
and provisions, and the next morning were as pre-
pared as before to laugh siege to scorn' :"
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soMETHING WORTHY OF ATTENTION.

VIE proprietor OF the Sc ChafIeS Loan I1ce hEles te
attention of the public to his large stock OF IN y
redeemed pledges consisting of Watches, Diamonds SgSA
Jewelry Guns, Pistols, Clothing, Fancy Goods Il ssk
Books etc etc. Persons who wish to purchase excel e2ss
lent time for Their viii find this an excellent
opportunity TO do comparatively little cost All The
Watches Offered for sale have been thoroughly ned and
placed in perfect repair by kfn European matchmaker
who employed continually in the establishment expressly
ior tins purpose Any acquainted with the nature OF
the oanns business will feel assured that greater bargains
can be offered by the popreors than doing business
IN sgnIa r, manner Waiche that originally cost sl5o can
no deception practiced. One price asked for all the
various articles and deviation made any case By this
arrangement the most inexperienced may purchase without
tear OF being shaved Citizens md strangers requested
10 call and examine for themselves Remember the St
Charles Loan Otlce under The right wing the St Charles
Hotel and three doors from tine of Grave street
sS -Four or live Pianos, on which advances have
been made and time OF keeping expired offered for sale
above. ap4 3m
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-26
DAILY CRESCENT.

From the Literary World
THE MEN OF -CHURUBUSCO.
BY CHARLES FENNo HOFFMAN,
They ii point them out in after years
he men OF ChurubuSco fight
And tender hearts will name with tears
The gallant spirits quenched in night
When each who under Winfield fought
And kept the field alive
Was equal. in the deeds he wrought
To any common five =
They II point them out those veterans then.
As far beyond all common men;
And each to each, with stern delight,
VIII name the ChurubuscO fight!
They II sing their praise when they re no more
The men of ChurubuscO fight
And when their latest march is DER,
As one by one is lost TO sight,
Then girls will beg his friends to spare,
From off that hoary brow,
A shred but of the scattered hair
Which waves so richly now;
And lOiterers by the inn-sde hearth
Will pause, amid the tavern mirth,
And, filling. fear since he has passed,
They drink To Churubusco's last "
They II paint their deeds in statued hall
The deeds of ChuTubusco fight
And on the SMOKE dried cottage wall
"a Will smile their pictures, brave and bright,
Who fought with staiwart Scott OF yore,
That stored field to wn
When every warriors bosom bore
Five hero hearts within
They III legends tell of heroes then,
Far, far beyond all modern men;
And still i'll song will grow more bright
The deeds OF Churubusco fight
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AWNINGS. TARPAULINs, ETC

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the citizens of New Orleans that he still continues to
FRAME, .4UNLN(9S for Stores Steamboats,, Offices,
Callers He also manntaeture every description sd oGsa
Covers the shortest notice Particular attention Will be
paid to Splicing and furnishing Wheel and other Purchase
Ropes for Stores etc
AS there has been great deal said within the last year or
So about what parties enormously call w AIEh-
PRoOFNG the subscriber offers his services in that capacity
Tor small compensation, and those of his customers who
would prefer saving the by doing it themselves he
VIII cheeruiy the receipt which itself simple
and yet most useful IN preventing rot mdew on any article
OF cloth or canvas that may be exposed wet damp.
All orders left on my slate at the Clothing Store of
ALFRED MUNROE Il Co. will meet wit h prompt at
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