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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

CHAPLAiNs IN THE ARalY.-In abiding to
the passage of bill through the House ior a
new batch of Army Chaplains, on "Wednesday
of last week, Mr. Greeley says:
II" IL our eurreRt religion were OF the primitive
stamp, can't believe Governments would hire
great many Army ChNplans from its Ministers
think they would be intent rather on keepine
such out Of the barracks and of the parade-
grounds for fear the soldiers would be convert
ed into an adherence of the trade of slaughter.
However, the Chsplains are ordered; and Chris
tlanity and ball.practce, the Golden Rule and
deyterity with steel and lcal, Theological points
aud rapid eyoutions, will be duly ins,ilIel into
the recruits hereafter enlisted. That they will
wax mighty in grace and grape under such aus
pces, Is Of course to be devoutly expected"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

BENEFIT OF MiRTnFuLSgss.-Ash ships crew
were all on their knees during n violent storm,
and gave themselves up for lost, that they
made not the slightest exertion 10 save the yes
sci. In the midst of their prayers and fears the
cabin-boy burst out laughing. On being asked
the reason for what was deemed il.timed mirth,
the boy replied why, was laughing 70 think
when il comes into the water" This lndcrous
remark set the crew to laughing, inspired them
with new spirits aud by great exertions, they
brought the vessel safely into port.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

MARvELLousNEss LAR0E.-A young mar
red woman OF Cincinnati, whose husband was
in New Orleans, became impressed with the be-
lief that he had fallen victim to cholera, and
50 strangely infatusted did she become with this
idea. that she went and consulted fortune
teller" Her worst fears were confirmed By the
bag; she returned to the house, and that night
became a raving maniac She was taken 10 the
Hospital where at last accounts she remained in
the same state.
At the I.onaiord Cireland) sessions, fellow
was sentenced to seven years transportation for
swindling respectable, but most simple widow,
Of money, under prcienee that he was her dead
husband, and was then 4" in the fairies" and
threatening that he and the fairies would "make
parallels q Of the children if it were not forth
coming
The approach Of the Millennium IS topic
which occupies a large share of public attention
in Great Britain and Ireland, especially among
religious people. The pulpit and the press are
giving il much consideration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

DAMAGES FoR RAILROAD SLAUGHTER
The Narblehead, Mass. Mercury states that the
Eastern Railroad Corporation have requested
the relatives Of those who were killed on that
Road by the collision last November, to bring in
sealed proposals" setting price on their lives
The Legislature have passed law that not over
$4,000 shall be recovered by the relatives of any
person killed on any Railroad in the State
What tender soliciiude for the rights of poor,
weak, helpless CompAniesl The public have
long tried in vain to procure better safeguards
a, highway crossings But or 10 per cent
dividends--in the eyes of the Bay State sOlons
-arc of far greater moment than killing or
10 persons at a time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

RAILROADS AND FARMiSG LASDs.-h is
estimated in New England, that for three miles
on either side Of Railroad, the agricultural
lands have advanced in value $40 an acre since
these iron avenues to market were made. A
prospect Is opening upon Vermont, which, with
refleeting people, will take the shine off" the
biggest California story. For productive indus
try Is the only real source Of wealth, and the in
dusiry Of Green Mountain Boys is just beginning
to find swing"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

PLEASURES OF CoSsciENIIousSEss.-l II a
man has correct principles, he can never be
laughed out OF them. The shrug of the Shout
der the biting remark, the coniemptuous look,
and the scorning air, may cause a slight pain in
his bosom; but this pain is produced by con.
sciousncss Of bic own virtue. II is from pity to
those who err. lie sees the tendency Of unbri.
died passion and this knowledge oftentimes
causes tear to I'll bis eye The principles he
has embraeed to influence and govern his whole
life, he knows are founded on truth; aud, though
eas, out from the pale Of sogieiy--turned away
from Us the ohseourinR Of the carth--he feels a
calmncs1, serenity within, a eonsciousncss Of
doing right, tina, buoys him up under every trial.
Such are the principles which are based on Bible
truth Let these principles be yours young man,
as you commence your career in life. BE not
sduced by evil counsel-by unparalleled asso.
ciates. With lofty and generous ainis-wiih q
deep anxiety TO know and do what is right
WITH jealous watch over the heart you cannot
but overcome every deprayed propensity, and
finally iriumph over every sinful desire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

RAILROAD ARRASGTNrsT.-o On the Conn.
River Railroad, passenger trains leave this place
for Springfield and New York, at 80 A. NJ.
and 4 80 +. NJ; arrive from thence at 10 A. NJ.
and 8 as ?. NJ. Fare-to Springfield sl,75
to New York 81. See advertisement.
On the VI. and Mass Railroad, passenger
trains leave for Fitchburg and Boston at A. NJ.
and 10 90 p. Nj arrive from thence at ~ is
and o r. NJ. Fare--,o Fitchburg si,75; to
Boston S2,75.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

AWAKENED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES A letter
with 81 enclosed has been received at the y. Y.
Tribune Office, from Conscience" whereupon
the editor pithily remarks: II all who are in
any way delinquent toward newspaper offices did
likewise, there would he fewer poor printers
"A sinner saved by grace alone" has sent the
Postmaster at Goshen, n. H., $50, towards pay.
ing for $50 which he took from letter directed
to II. c. Newman, of that village.
A dead letter received at the General Post
Office, cncloscs 5000, aud note appr,ing tho
person addressed, thst the writer dcifauled bis
fathers estate out OF the sum; that he has nov
embraced religion, and thus pays over.
One Of the Banks in Augusta, Ga. received =
letter on the 5lst January, postmarkcd Colum.
bus, containing the sum of s205, which the Wi.
ter said belonged to iba, institution.
The Mayor of New Orleans recently reeeiy.
ed a note, with valuable enclosure. and the
iniimalion that the money was justly bis.
joseph Kelsey, keeper of low tavern At Buff
fao, confessed, on his death-bed two weeks since,
that he murdered man who stopped al his house
many years ago. and also that he had robbed nu.
merous Others.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

AMERICA DIsGRAoED ABRoAp.--The Duf.
fllo Express states that the U. 5. representative
at ono Of the Northern Courts of Europe, who
has been detected in smuggling British goods, is
Henry ID. Ellsworth, of c., Charge GAlgires
at Stock holm.
also about our Minister at ST. Petersburg, Mr.
Bagby, Of Ala. They are to the effect that he
Il disgracing himself and his country by giving
way to continued and excessive Indulgence in
intoxicating liquors.
Tho sooner such men are ordered home, the
better We want men, not beasts, to represent
our nation abroad Springfield Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

You CAN'T RE TOO CAREFUL.-An old gen.
tleman named VIM. Feeney was badly injured
in Wilmington, Del, on Tuesday of last week.
He slipped down and fell on the railroad track,
and the wheels of a car passed over his leg, sew
ering the foot and breaking the thieh-bone.
A man was run over by the cars near Canas-
toia, n. Y, the other day, and instantly killed.
He was cut quite in two. The Utica Observer
says that in cndeavoring to get on the cars when
in motion, he fell between them on the track.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

PUBLIC Within few years
past, several establishments have been opened
in London, called "Wash-houses," which are de-
signed to afford eonveniences to the poor for
washing their clothes and themselves. In from
one to two hours, for triaing fee a woman can
wash, dry, and iron, well, the clothes of whole
family. A petition IS now before the Legislature
Of New York, to obtain an act Of incorporation
for the erection of a similar establishmentin New
York city. The necessity for such accommodate
tons in large cities, Is found in the facts, that
there are no convenient places for bathing within
reach of the poor and the close contiguity OF the
houses leaves few open places for dryingclothes.
The evaporation from clothes in the house is det-
rimentaI to the inmates northampton Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

A Printer IN LUcK,--A young compositor
in the Office Of the Cincinnati Chronicle has just
received a letter from Gen Sam Houston, stat
ing that his father, who died in Texas some years
since, left m estate worth over $4,000, and Of.
ierng him assistance in recovering possession Of
it.-Hdriford COurdnf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
SATURDAY, March s.

SATURDAY, March 8.
SENATE-Thc bill providing gold coins OF
one dollar and twenty dollars was passed.
The Senate refused 10 take up the House bill
for territorial government in California, which
includes the Wimot Proyiso-25 to 2S.
The House bill for a Branch Mint in New
New York was rejected. ~
The House bill providing for a Home Depart
ment elected very warm discussion, being OPP
posed by Mr. Calhoun and the ultra State rights
members, and supported by all the Wings, and
many Locolocos. The vote stood Yeas 81, NAYS
25. So the bill passed
The General Appropriation bill was taken up,
and in the course OF the discussion, Hangman
Foote marched up and shook his fist in the face
Of Mr. Cameron, and struck him. They were
parted by Senator Fitzgerald.
The Senate finally backed out Of its amend
mcnt in regard to California Territorial gov
eminent, giving supreme authority TO the Presi-
dent, and Sinking the slavery question.
The General Appropriation bill then passed,
jus, as it came from the House.
The House amendments Of Mr. Thompson TO
the California bill were not Concurred in.
vote Of thanks was passed to the Vice
President.
Five minutes before z, Sunday morning, this
illustriols body closed its sittings for the Soth
Congress.
1OOOE. - nc DIN LOT Draucn MINT IN
New York was paised--to no purpose, however.
The bill for abolishing the District Slave
Trade was showed by, with scarce recognition.
The Senate bill establishing Board for Mex
lean claims was passed.
Mr. Ninton reported the Post Once bill The
Senates amendment 10 give effect TO the Postal
treaty with Great Britain was concured in
No reduction was made in the home rates of
postage, for want Of time which had been squan.
dered in the early part of tho session.
A resolution Of thanks was passed TO the
Speaker.
A hundred conflicting motions were made in
regard to California Territorial government
But the whole matter fell through, by reason Of
disagreement with the Senate.
In the course of the stormy debate, flight la
Fcote took place between Mcssrs Root, Giddings
and Meade, of Va. johnson of Arkansas also
made reach at Ficklin of Illinois, knocked
him down, and drew blood. A rush was made
to part them. The Speaker called order, ire
mendous exciicment-c over, no bones
broken. Plenty of the ardent in the capitol
Adjourned at g O'Clock Sunday morning
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

QuIrE a SrRASGER.-On Friday morning,
our city presented rare and beautiful appear
anee-nll the house-tops and streets being COW
cred with snow, that fell during the night, TO
those who were born and reared here, it was a
great curiosity. Pensacola, ia. gazette, lah.
There was also f, of snow in Charleston.
S. c., on the 7th ult.-the first time for twelve
years Ditto in Savannah, Ga.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

20 The editor Of the Arena, published at
hnl'ngy, Ct, complains that it is haid work to
edlt country paper, on account Of the lack of
local news and incidents. He says he cxpect-
ed 70 have had an original marriage and death
Tor bis last paper, but tho sudden thaw kicked
the wedding into the middle Of next week, and
the doctor was sick himself and could not visit
Ills patient, SO The patient got well--and thus
both announcements were lost.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LAnoE.--AIr Michael
Shepard, Of Salem, adyertscs that ain the year
1884, Mr. Edwin Lamson was compelled to sus-
pend his business, In consequence Of severe loss
es by the failure OF others. lie made no prefer
ences In his liabilities, and was thus enabled TO
pay GA cents on the dollar. Mr. Lamson Is
now partner in the very respectable house Of
Twombly & Lamson, of Boston, and has put into
the hands of his late assignee, sum sufficient TO
pay the balance Of bis former liabilities, together
with compound interest TO the present time
Mr. Shepard invites Mr. Lamson's creditors 10
call and receive their dues.
A subscriber Of tho Monroe Democrat sends
for publication to that paper, rs an example Of
patient, conscientious industry the case Of poor
man nrmed Samuel Coitiil, living in Troy, n. Y,
who has liquidatcd claim Of $500, which ac-
crued fifteen years since, by failure in trade
This money had been earned by his labor rs a
iourneyman in the stove business. aud was the
sum Of bis savings, aside from the support of Il
large family.
Francis jackson, Esq. has Withdrawn from the
" Massachusetts, Charitable Mechanic Associa.
ton" because the Revere House, in which mosi
Of It's funds is invested, has been rented without
any restriction upon the sale Of liquor.
A steam.engine manufacturer and several cop
per and sheet iron workers, ut Ptlsburg, refused
TO a wealthy company.
TnE SAME, sMALL---A young man named
William j. Brown Ca clcrk) has been arrested
in Boston, for purloining various articles Of dry
goods from his employers, in Washington street.
About 5000 worth Of the stolen property was
found at his lodgings.
David English, formerly cashier and teller OF
the Union Bank. Georgetown. d. c.. and who
has heretofore borne n good character has been
detected in robbing the institution Of $780, Il
seems that some years ago he took this amount
from the Bank in bills OF an old issue, heretofore
supposed to have been destroyed.
\ dcialcaiiou Of between / / aud sl20 900 has
been discovered in The funds of the James River
and Kanawha Co., at Richmond, Va. The Pre-
sident and Secretary arc both implicated. The
former is in his grave, and the latter has fled
Theodore Oleoit Cashier Of the late Canal
Bank, at Albany, has been convicted Of moral
but not legal, perjury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

HSJ Mr. Ossian L. Dodge gives Concert at
lyantasiiquet Hall, in this village, on Thursday
evening of next week--for an outline of which,
see his advertisement 1t is the same Mr. Dodge
whose song at the Railroad celebration was re-
ceiyed with so much applause This is enough
TO insure him full house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

AssocIArIoN-Th The wool.growers OF Grafton
county, n H., are about establishing Wool
Depot at East Lebanon. 1t is proposed to have
the feeces sorted and put in piles according to
quality, to be managed by responsible agent
A suitable building has already been construct
ed, capable of holding 100000 pounds. Such
an arrangement must be highly beneficial to
both farmers and manufacturers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

STATE CONVENTION TO REVISE THE Con-
sTIruTIoS.- The Council of Censors have re-
solved to call a Convention for the above pur-
pose, which will assemble on the LIST of January
next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

ASTONISHING GGowTH OF THE WEsr.--1n
1885, only IA years ago, there were not 5000
white inhabitants between Lake Michigan and
the Pacific Ocean, Now there are upwards of
100000. And beginning has hardly yet
been made The mind is fairly bewiklercd' in
trying to gain conception of the future gram
dour Of the West.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

a. The Boston Bee says that Uncle Sans
prize-fshtcrs, Mr. Army and Mrs Macy, are OK
pensive hirelngs-the former calling for S5,425,-
s67, and the latter for S9,5i5,0ll, This year.
Thus about S2,000,O00 more is laid out in the
unehristian branches of our government than
was required to carry on all its branches under
John Quincy Adams
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

LoTs OF CoLp CoMFoRT.-The amount OF
ice already cut in New England this winter, is
at least six hundred million pounds. Enough,
says an exchange, to give each man, woman and
child on the face of the globe, iwo-ihirds OF a
pound. The ice crop Of the season is stated by
The Boston Times to be superb" thick MS the
skull of fanatic, and cold as charity"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

ca Mr. Mckay stated to the House, few
days since, that the mileage of the members of
Congress, and Of the officers of the Army and
Navy, amounted to the sum of 100000 (laTa
million y annually.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

% Gen. Cas- is reported to be quite unwell
from the influenza, so that he has DELAYED his
departure from Washington The people gave
him eold.--shoulder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

e2r 4 Western editor says be is whole
horso"-wbioh We presume is the case, as we
find the following advertisement in his columns,
viz; "Grdin wanted at this Office"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

FORTUNATE FELLow.-Tho young Earl Of
Stamford (Eng) has run away with and married
a beautiful grl OF humble rank in lie. The arts
tocracy are much shocked at The circumstance,
as they arc ut many other sensible things.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

Ear It is fully as impairment TO ask an editor
the names of his correspondents, as to ask an
od maid her age and you will get at the truth
Just about rs soon.--E Excelsior
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

BRrDoINo LAKE CHANPLAIN.-A select
committee Of the New York Legislature have
reported favorabiy on the petition 10 bridge
Lake Champlain for the Ogdensburg Railroad.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

~ Mankind are very odd creatures. One
nan s eea'pre what they censnre, and the other
nal practice what they ceDsure. The rest al
TAFs'ay and do as they ought Poor Richard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

No LICENSES IN BosToS.-The Mayor and
Alderman have just decided against granting
liqu,r licenses in that city. The Mayor voted
in favor Of licensing, but all eight Aldermen
against
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

CLASSICAL TIMBER.-Among the timber
recently sold at auction in London, were $3.50
pieces OF oak from Mount Olympus
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

81 BY r law of Massachusetts,, the charters
of all Banks in the State, both old and new, ex-
pire next year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

Sickness MADE EAsY.-A London Maya
inc describes tho model Of a newly invented
railway TO take an invalid up to bed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
TMIRTIETn CONGRESS-.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2s.


SENATE.-The President communicated, in
obedience to call, list of all treaties and navi-
CATION laws with foreign nations; also list Of
proclamaiions having the force of treaties--20o0
copies were ordered to be printed.
Mr. Websier's amendment for a temporary
government in California came up, and Mr. Dix
made an elaborate speech on the subject Of pro-
Viding government for the new territories. He
was followed by Messrs Mason Of Va. and
Phelps cF VT. after which tho bill passed-25
TO lS.
HoUSE.--The subject Of stopping Sunday
mails was referred TO the next Congress.
A draft of new Tariff act was reported,
based on the principles Of the act Of 1912.
The Minnesota territorial bill was passed
The bill sbolishing the franking privilege was
laid on the table.
The bill for Commissioners 10 run the Mexican
boundary line came up aud Mr. Smith of CT.
submitted substitute.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

FRIDAY, March =.
SENATE.-The credentials of Gen. Shields
and VIM c. Dawson, Senators elect from Illinois
and Georgia, were presented.
The Naval and Post Office Appropriation
bills, from the House, were passed without es-
sentisl amendment.
A motion to reduce the rates of postage failed,
30 TO %.
The resolution furnishing the members of the
Senate with the customary books was strongly
opposed, but nevertheless passed.
HOUSE.-The amendments of the Senate to
the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, and
To the Fertilization bill, were disagreed to-
Committees of Conference were appointed.
The Senates amendment to the former, pro-
yiding territorial government for California,
but leaving the question Of slavery at "loosc
ends" was rejected 100 to III.
resolution to distribute 240 copies of certain
American Archives among the various literary
institutions Of the country, was passed.
The bill for meeting the claims of American
citizens against Mexico, was amended on motion
Of Mr. Smith of CT, and passed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

THURSDAY, March 1.
SENATE.--Mr Westcolt presented the-ere-
dentias of Jackson Morton, Senator elect from
Florida
Mr. Greene Of r. /. offered resolutions adopt.
ed by the Legislature of his State, against slave
ny in the Territories and logging in the Navy
Ordered to be printed
bill for the settlement Of claims Of New
Hampshire against the United States was dis
cussed and passed
Mr. Benton reported bill for great Central
Railroad from St. Louis to the Pacific.
The Naval Pension bill was passed.
The Senate then went into executive session.
HOUSE.-In Committee Of the Whole the
Indian Appropriation bill, with tho Senate's
amendments, was considered.
Mr. Vinton reported an amendment, in lieu Of
those made by the Senate
A long debate followed.
Mr. Atkinson of Va, in long political vale
dictory speech, defended President Polk.
Mr. Smith, Of Indiana, said that he believed
President Taylor would not veto the Wilmoi
Proyiso.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

CoNSEcTicuT RIVER RAILRoAD.-we have
a copy Of the fourth annual report of tho Direc-
tors Of the Connecticut River Railroad Compa-
ny, which gives very gratifying account of its
affairs. The entire cost Of the Road, as charged
up to the 18th january, is 81, 1874 Al !. Of
which there is paid in to capital stock, 81 ,2o7,-
$40. The receipts on the Road for the past
wear have been