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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

E9S The Philadelphia Ledger throws cold wa
Ter over the ardent hopes of those who expect to
take an easy jaunt to the gold harvest, gather a
few bushels, and return nabobs and millionares.
There are many who entertain just such dreams.
True, all sag they expect to work, and work
hard. Doubtless they do. But the hard work
to be done, and that they expect, are likely to
be Of two very different sorts. 1t win do no
harm TO dash the calculations Of these ardent
gentlemen little, and for this reason we present
the remarks of the Ledger, rs follows.
"If gold be abundant in California, It will be
obtained by hard rork Those who seek il must
encounter hot suns, heavy rains, long marches,
hard digging, hard washing They must re-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

SUFFERING IN CALIFoRsIA.-A person in
California writes to his brother in Boston, as
published in the Post Of that city -
"A state Of distress and suffering prevails
here such as the world probably never before
saw. People were SO eager to get gold that
they only thought how to get here. Thousands
upon thousands have rushed here, bringing no
provisions with them trusting wholly for their
supplies from what could be obtained here
There was none raised here. All rushed to the
mines. The supply brought from abroad is
mostly exhausted, and hundreds have already
died, and thousands more will die from siarya-
ton and by the hand of each other. Sickness
RACES as famine increases-and men have be-
come demons goaded to insanity by hunger, and
il you have any regard for brother, for Gods
sake shin me some provisions to San Francisco
as soon rs possible, or die of starvation"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

From TnE SANDWICH IsLASDs.-5fore
about Gold and he Gold Regions BY the whale
ship California. Capt. Fisher, arrived at New
Bedford, and the South America, Capt. Sowle
nj Newport. from the Pacific, the Boston Atlas
has received n Gle Of the Sandwich Islands
News and OF the Polynesian to the Cd Of Sep
tember.
The accounts from the gold regions in Caifor.
MIA had produced great excitement. The brig
Tcpcc,fr San Francisco, arrived at Honolulu
Aug. ~, in passage Of fourteen days, with a
cargo OF gold dust and lumber The News says
"The excitement which the accounts by this
arrival create in our village is very great, and
everybody is packing up for California The
ship Rhone and brig E1phemia have already
sailed with passengers, and others are preparing
TO follow. The companies or associations are
composed Of old residents at the islands, and are
men Of steady habits. They go well prepared
with mining implements, provisions, BE-
Upwards Of 1000 pickaxes had been made in
Honolulu and taken TO California since the news
Of the discovery Of the gold mines there.
The Polynesian, Of Aug. 2Glb, says During
this week no less than three vessels have been
despatched for San francisco.
II is estimated that not less than two hundred
foreigners have left the Sandwich Islands for the
gold mines in California. Others it is rumored,
will soon follow. At the latest intelligence from
the gold region there was no falling of in the
amount Of gold that rewards the labors Of the
miner, but the hot season and exposure had pro-
duced fearful amount Of sickness. The prob
ability that the "ieveT and aguc" aud other
diseases would make sad havoc among the crowd
Of advenlurcTs. lniemperancc gambling, and
kindred vices we're fearfully rife, aud attended
with their usual evils aud mischief.
AL II ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

TAXING POSSESSION OF the LAND DR..
Jet, recently from California, gives, in the st.
Louis New Era, the following account of the
method of taking possession of discovered treas
ure land:
"a party Of some twenty or thirty were ex-
ploring dry rayine that led 10 mountain sup
posed 10 be rich with the precious ore when
near its base, they came suddenly upon spot
which gliltered like the armament in a clear
night with gold dust and ore, caused by the
washings from the mountain In an instant ey.
cry man threw himself upon the ground where
lay scattered the treasure, and sprawling out bis
arms and legs claimed preemption to the sur
face that he could cover in this way The title
was regarded by each as good, and the average
yield to the whole party in very short time was
upward of three hundred dollars"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

IMPORTANT TO SoAKERs.-Mr Gregory, in
the L. 5. House Of Representatives, Offered
resolution to inquire into the expediency Of su.
ihorizing the coinage of three cent piece
The tipping brethren will be glad Of this. Per.
haps the convenience Of members OF Congress
suggested the Proposition Lynn Ners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

VT. AM, Mass. AND CoSN. RIVER RAIL
RoAps.-The cars on both these roads now run
regularly to the junction in Vernon, 10 miles
from this village. All the grading and mason
work is completed, and the sleepers laid; the
rails are also laid for some distance this side Of
Vernon, and the work is being continued at the
rate u half mile or mile per day, as the wealth.
or permits BY the middle of February at least,
we may expect to hear the whistle of the steam
horse in this neighhorhood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

BESgvoLENcE LARGE.-Gerritt Smith h,
gwen $500 toward the expense of defending, at
law, the gallant fellows who aided slaves to e.
cape from Washington in the schooner Pearl.
Mr. Smith had already given $500 to this object
Horace Binney, Esq, distinguished lawyer
Of Philadelphia, has given $1,000 to the city Of
Burlington, n. j., in trust-the interest to be
applied in aid of the poor of the city in the pur'
chase of fuel, sc.
Hon. Edward Everett furnished the ship bear
ing his name, which sailed last week from Bos-
ton for California, with an ample and choice Ii
brary. So says the Transcript.
The late VIM. Lawrence, of Boston, left by
will, $4,000 to Groton Academy, TO remain on
interest until it reached $4,000, and then to
form fund for the aid of INDECENT young men
of the town in preparing for college. GrOton
(Mass.) was the native place of the Lawrences.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

"WHERE IS THY BROTHER 2"-With deep
and solemn tones, this question rings in our ears,
as we look upon scenes like the following, with
which society abounds. Who can answer, in
the camness of conscious innocence, "Am my
brothers keeper p
"Wko's to Blame "A band Of depredators,
which Tor long time had euded the Police OF
Paris, was recently discovered and apprehended.
Listen TO the opening examination Of their lead.
err, 'rhilbert, and say where the wrong lies -
How old are your AS far as ! can judge,
of a thief What was your latherr "A thief
also, and died upon the scafiold.' And your
moiherY Likewise thief, and died in the
prison Of Grenoblc.' why, when you were
thus left alone, did you not learn another trade 2
Because ! was driven from door to door; be-
cause no institution is open either to those who
sin, or whose fathers snned before them"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

A TOTAL ABSTINENCE CHuRcH.-The Gen.
eral Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church (North). at its late session in Pittsburg,
restored Wesley's original rule on Temperance
by very large vote. No member of that church
can now make. buy, sell, or use" Intoxicating
LIQUORS as beverage
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

MONDAY, Jan. 10.
In the SENATE, petition was presented
road ON some point on the Mississippi River TO
the Pacific Ocean.
MIR Downs member of the Judiciary Com
mittee, submitted minority report in favor Of
admitting California into the Union as State,
and at the same time introduced bill as a sub,
stitute for the original bill previously reported
by a majority of the said Committee After
considerable discussion it was agreed that 900
extra copies OF both the Majority and Minority
Reports be printed for the use of the Senate.
The bill to settle land claims and rights in
California and New Mexico was taken up. II
provides for selling the mineral lands by the
acre.
Mr. Benton opposed the whole bill, and par,
ncularly the feature last mentioned. lie said
ne wanted no special law for the husbandry Of
rs gold landsi let them be free and open to all
'A' people lie was opposed to selling the landl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

CoNscIENTIousSRss LARoE.-The Boston
Post mentions remarkable case of reetitude in
humble life. A lady in -- street gave to
girl, dress belonging to her daughter. When
the daughter, who was absent, returned, she told
her mother that the dress had in the pocket
$40 bill, which had been given her by young
err brother 10 keep for him. The next day, the
girl TO whom the dress was presented, came to
restore the money; she had not dared TO show
it to her parents, for fear their poverty might
tempt them to retain it.
THR SAME, VERY SMALL-One Of the most
outrageous swindles that we ever heard Of, lately
occurred in Troy, n. Y. A laboring man had
succeeded, by industry and frugality, in sup
porting his family, and laying up 5000. He had
left the money in the hands of his employers
He died; and the firm assigned their property,
but are reputed to be very wealthy. They are
doing business, live in fine style, and reye in
luxury. But they refuse to pay the widow her
money, and she is obliged by hard labor to main
tain herself and children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

"CATcHrNG WEAsRLs AsLEEP."-The Clerk
of the Police Court in Boston, has had his pocket
picked.
The Mayor Of Cincinnati had silver watch
stolen from his pocket in court, on the AIN lhs.,
A waichman in Cincinnati recently had MS
boots stolen from his feet while enjoying a COM
Portable snooze
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

e. The Directors of the State Mutual La
Insurance Co, at Worcester, have unanimou,r
voted to decline all risks on the lives Of peon.
going 10 California. The Connecticut Life n.
surance Co. take the same ground Both eo-
slider the hazard too great. We should tbinl !,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

DEATH PROM lSTEMPERANCE.-Mr Lewis
Chadbourne, of Georgetown, Mass, died very
suddenly in an oyster-saloon in Haverhi, on
the Sd inst He was placed in back room in
a state of helpless intoxication, and on opening
the door some time after, was found a corpse
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

The " IRoS DUKE" A TEEToTALLER-Itb
stated by the London Temperance Banner that
the Duke of Wellington has not taken glass Of
wine for the last two years-water being bis
oniy beverage. This world-famous man is now
IS years of age, and possesses his faculties IN
full 'igor- mainly through abstemiousness early
rising, and industry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

AS a MEDICINE" Somebody unfortunately
gave ont in New Orleans that brandy was a pre-
ventive OF the Cholera, and it has increased the
bar-room business four fold. Where Death has
one active servant, it seems pity that his "Prime
Minister" should be set TO work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19


e SMALL Pox.--ADother case OF small pox has
occurred in this town, in the family of MIR New
man Allen, about mile north Of the village, on
the Newfanc road. No intercourse is allowed
between the family of Mr. Allen and other citi-
zens. There are no other cases Of small pox or
varioloid now in this town, and all who have had
either have recovered The greatest precautions
are made use of to prevent the spread of the
disease, and the present case is attributed 10 an
incautous visit to the family Of Mr. Allen by the
Physician who attended at the pest house, and
there is reason to believe that other cases of
small pox or yariolod have had similar origin
We do not see why there is not as much danger
of infection from Physician, as from any other
person who visits or attends small pox patient
unless the Physician uses some greater pre-.
caution, which We do not understand always to
be the case.
No one need fear exposure to the disease by
frcqucnting the village, since the only existing
case OF it is not only out of the street, but away
from the village. 1t is to be remarked, also
that the person now attacked had not the pro-
lection of kline pox, and this is true of all the
cases five in number) that we have had.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

GovEHNMESr ENPREss FOR CALIFORNIA.
Capt Meade, L. 5. Navy. proceeds to Cali.
fornia in a few days, with one hundred picked
men. lie goes by way of Mexico, with spec
ial protection from the Mexican Minister
Capt. Meade's orders are TO proceed with all
possible dispatch, and on his arrival out, take
the command of the U. S. steamer Edith, and
aid in protecting the interests of the citizens
and government Of the United States at San
Francisco. We understand that the steamer
Edith will be used as a depository for gold in
the absence OF Mint in California. Every
packet leaving San Francisco for Panama will
take from the Edith whatever gold she may have
on board, and thus il will be conveyed to Cha
gres and thence to New Orleans with all possible
rapidity-N Y Sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

Alas, CIVILIZATION AN inquest was held
on the body OF Joanna MeCary, aged II years,
who died January Sd, in room in Harrison
Avenue, Boston, Of a relapse of scarlet fever
The room of death was the scene of most as
tressing poverty. There was neither bed, bed.
stead, bed-clothes, or table. The girl died upon
II piece of straw mating and was covered with
rug. Almost the only cooking utensil was o
small kettle, with scarcely any fuel TO render its
use efiectual. The mother, sitting in one of the
two chairs, alone Witnessed her daughters death.
The door Of the room was taken from its hinges
to lay the corpse upon, to be buried at the ex-
penso Of the city.
A constable, who WIS lately called TO qucll q
night disturbance at house in Broad street,
Boston, found hcenty persons closely packed in
single room, who all claimed to be tenants
The officer could hardly breathe in that human
sly.
A colporteur states, in the New York Express,
that three houses in that city are occupied as
follows; 10 rooms in one house by 81 persons
p rooms in another by 81 personsi IA rooms in
another by ca persons.
II has come out on examination, that the poor
in casual wards Of the London Work house In.
frmaries, sleep on boards covered with straw
81 men and boys occupying sloping board
81 feet inches long, and feet wide. Straw
changed once fortnight.
Society is well enough as it is No social re-
form l-I'rdcticdI Christian.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

FAT CATTLE.-Mr jay Jackson, of Chester
field, sent to Brighton market via railroad, on
Tuesday, 9th inst, thirteen fat beeyes weighing
IN the aggregate 2e,sso lbs, and averaging 2o7i
lbs. each.-kecns Sentinel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

THEATRE BROKEN UP ny REvIvAL.-A
great revival of religion prevails at Lawrence
burg, Ind. The Cincinnati Times says that the
members Of the Theatrical Company which was
there, have joined the Church, and destroyed
their curtains and scenery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

CO It is said that two persons have been ,s,,
to the Insane Asylum in Philadelphia, who ba,,
gone mad in consequence Of the California 81.
element. There is an incalculable number d
gold lunatics yet running at large
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

Ry Col A. II. Sewer, formerly U. S. Senator
from Arkansas, and lately Peace Commissioner
to Mexico, died on the LIST inst, near the mouth
Of the Arkansas river.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

r7T II has been suggested by a uag, say. tl
Salem Observer, that It would be well for ,or.
Of those who talk of making a settlement in C,.
ifornia, TO commence by making a settlement !.
home, before they 60.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

e. Shakespeare some here speaks Of Hplsip,
sin with gold" The discoveries in CaiCor2
will just serve this purpose towards the Ale,;rs,
war, by which that country was acquired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

car To give some idea of the magnitude Of
Mr. G. w, Simmons Oak Hall Clothing Estab-
lisAmeni," in Boston, the Post states that the d.
mensions of his rotunda are so feet by AZ, and
the height from floor to centre of the splendid
yaricgatcd skylight, 65 feet The sales-room
resembles gay bazaar with two long streets
Mr. S. employs 25 fashionable cutters and trim
mcis, 2 book-keepers, cashier and assistant, /
paymaster, runners, ? expresses, so statesmen,
and 5000 operatives constantly plying the needle.
50 We have received from the publishers,
NIcssrs Greeley & MeElrath, New York, "The
Wig Almanac and United States Register for
is49" The present number is the nh, and con.
tains a vast amount of historical, political and
statistical matter of great value and permanent
interest. The list of officers in the Executive
Departments of the U. S. Government, with
their salaries, shows what nauseous corruption
exists, and affords data for beginning the re-
trenchment which We hope to see under " Old
lacks" administration,--Pric I2b cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

SlGNs OF PRoMIsE.--,The Washington cor
respondent of the Baltimore Clipper says that
Mr. Benton resumes his seat in the Senate, with
fixed determination to take up in defence Of
the Free Soil principle. From his known iron
will and indontable perseverance in whatever
he undertakes, il is fair to presume that he will
at least be a sore thorn in the sides Of those
who differ from him in opinion. It is rumored
that he will have the aid Of one Of the honorable
Senators from Texas Should this prove true,
the niquitous Texas annexation plot will verify
return TO plague the inventors"
Senator Clayton, OF Delaware, vehemently or
posed MIR Calhoun's manifesto.
Not Southern newspaper, except the Rich
mond Enquirer aud Charleston Mercury, has as
yet favored the slavery caucus
The Daily Enterprise" a strong anti-slayery
paper has been commenced at Wheeling, Va.
A long address, signed by many influential
citizens Of Kentucky, urging the people to in
corporate gradual emancipation clause in their
new Constitution, is publi-hed in the Louisville
papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

ca Mr. Clay passed through Memphis, Tenn
Dec. 29th, on his way South, and was greeted
there by the citizens with the same enthusiasm
which follows him wherever he goes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

Jusr YERDIoT.-An old lady who was knock
ed down and her arm broken. by New YORK
omnibus, last fall, has recovered $500 damages
of the proprietor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

BREEzY.--The weather has moderated sufIi-
ciently the past week to occasion slight thaw.
But all this has been made up by severe, pierre
ing winds The gale on Monday night is thought
to have been the most violent that has occurred
hereabouts for several years. That on Wednes.
day night was also very heavy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

To TRAvELLERs.--Ii will be seen, by the
advertisement OF the Conn River Railroad that
several changes have been made in the hours
of running, and the fare reduced from this place
to New York.
The attention of the travelling public is also
called TO the Cheshire Railroad advertisement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

RAILROAD MEETING AT TRoY.-An ad-
journed meeting Of persons favorable to the con-
struetion Of a Railroad from the city of Troy to
the eastern line of Rensselaer, county. and thence
to the city Of Boston, was held at the Court
House in Troy, on the llth inst.
Articles OF association were adopted, and the
following nominations ratified by the meeting;
Directors-Mcssrs John Paine, c. II. Merritt,
I. n. Mann, d. Robinson, I. h. Bigelow, J. c.
Heart, ID. T. Vail, A. Briggs, ID. S. Mcnamara,
X. J. Knowlson, A. r. Fox, Joel Mallary, and
g. Nj. Iibhits. CommissiOners--W II. Hart,
Geo. Lesley, j. W. Bates, E. Schriver and A.
Briggs.
On motion, W. Croker was invited to come
to Troy and undertake the management of the
Road.
Much enthusiasm was manifested, and the
meeting was addressed by Col. A. Croker, of
Fitehburg, and by gentlemen from Greenfield,
Bennington, Manchester, New Lebanon, Troy,
and other places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

Thursday of last week has been the coolest
day Of The season thus far
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

TnE SLAVERY Caucus This phanthro.
pic body assembled at Washington on Monday
night. Reporters were not admitted darkness
being chosen rather than light, for an obvious
Scriptural reason.] The proceedings will soon
leak out, however, and be spread over the eoun-
try. There is. said TO have been much reluct-
ance on the part Of Southern members, espec-
tally Wings, TO attend the meeting An address
drawn up by Mr. Calhoun, and setting forth
what an awiully abused (ll) class the Slave
holders are, was adopted, in committee, by l
mjority--S to l. With so narrow an escape
from defeat in committee, the manifesto, even il
il secures the approval of the caucus, will fall
dead and powerless upon the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-19

CoNGREssIoNAL ABUsEs.-Not among the
least Of these is the unnecessary waste OF the
public money. 1t has long been growing evil,
as il threatens to be serious one. No limits
have as yet been definitely asccrtaincd, or even
suggested by members, at which these abuses
may be expected to stop. In addition to the
fact that Congressman receive what most men
would be content with, SIS per day, they extend
their license, and receive pay for travel many Of
them never paid cent for themselves, aud vote
themselves at each session several hundred dol.
lars worth of books. 1t has pretty much come
to this, that a member Of Congress can appro.
PIRATE to his own use, from the public treasury,
rs much rs he wishes. lie assumes privileges
the President himself would not dare TO. The
members act, niany Of them, on the principle
that Whatever Is, is right, They hold the con
trol Of the treasury, vote themselves all sorts Of
gratuitios, and because it is legally done by Con-
gress, it must be- right. There is no more rea.
son Tor their eNtrayagant appropriation of money
to their own use, than that.
There is another abuse that deserves correc-
ton at the hands of Congress; and that is, this
regular printing of cart loads of documents which
The people have to pay for, but which no one
ever pretends to read. 1t is the merest waste
Of money in the world. aud enuros to the benefit
Of no one in particular except some iayoliie. vino
may be so lucky as 10 get the job. Richie &
Heiss' printing III, for only one session, amount.
cd to upwards Of S277,CO0.
1t is to be hoped that a speedy correction will
he piled to these abuses OF which the people
are already heartily tired, Reuenchmeni needs
TO be observed in every department Of our row
ernment. Remedies should he applied which
will pull the error out by the roots.
HarifOtnf C0tuanI