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selfr.egulaior stove, that II completely obviates
this objection. With the regulator properly set,
the stove can never become, and never ought TO
become rcd-hot. The sheet iron consequently
preserves It's gloss and beauty, and IL properly
protected from moisture in the summer, sheet
iron stove, with a regulator, will be more durable
than q cast iron one, without.
"Do not air-tig1t stores collect gas, and 5trstf"
II is said the alright stoves in common use
sometimes do so, because there is no other way
It can escape. But this objection does not APP
ply to the selfregulator stove, as the-gAs, when
it accumulates, raises the damper, which is loose,
and escapes into the room.
In certain states of the temperature, the gas
will collect frequently, and puff out with a noise
like the escape Of steam from high pressure
engine but there is no occasion for alarm, The
dnmper is safety valve, which renders it per-
fectly harmless
While upon this subject we will make anoIh-
or suggestion to those who use these stoves. On
first making a Ere, it is obvious that the brass
rod will be affected by the heat from the stove
only; but as the air Of the room becomes warm
er, that also will act upon the regulator. Again
sheet iron throws out heat very rapidly, 50
that the iron will become intensely heated, while
the general temperature of the room may be
quite cold.
1t results from these facts, that il you desire
to heat a room quickly, you must set the regula-
tor higher than it will need to be after the room
becomes warm, and unless care be taken aftei
heating a room, to lower the regulator, you viii
have too much warmth. II is better TO heat
room gradually.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

RAILROAD NEws.-An engine has been run
over the Conn. River Railroad to the State line.
We do not know when the VI aud Mas. Rail-
road will be completed to this place, but an in
forman, Of the Springfield Republican thinks no:
before spring
The Cheshire Railroad cars were to commence
running to Bellows Falls on Monday, lst inst.
A meeting was held at Troy, \. " on the
2sth ult, ut which remarks were made by Mr.
Edwards, the Engineer, in reference to the va
rious routes which had been surveyed under his
direction, and committee was appointed to take
the necessary steps for carrying out the provi-
sions Of an act for Railroad from the city Of
Troy to the easterly line Of Rensselaer, county.
Whether Mr. Edwards recommended tunnelng
Hoosack mountain or not, is no, stated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

CONGRESSIONAL PLuNDER.-Mr Greeley
has exposed the gouge game" played by mem
beers of Congress in regard to their mileage. A
Washington correspondent of the n Y, Evening
Post has made another exhibition of corruption.
For several years, the members of the Senate
and House have been in the habit of voting to
themselves costly works upon politics, finance,
and other subjects more or less appertaining to
the science Of governmental to be paid for out
of the public treasury. Last session, Uncle Sam
had TO foot bill of this kind amounting to S622
for every new member, and from that sum down
to $50 for old members, who had received part
of the works. Most of the members not caring
about these works, afterwards disposed of the lol
to booksellers, for what they would fetch-often
less than 5000 The same sponging operation
has been attempted at this session, but We have
reason to think it will be blocked.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

SECRET OF HEALTH.-The Washington cor
respondent of the Charleston Courier thus speaks
of Col. Talaferro, of Virginia, now 80 Yeas Of
age, and for 40 member of Congress:
a" His health and faculties have never for mo-
ment given way, and he is the same man now
that he was when confidential adviser of Jefier-
son, Madison and Monroe-the same man that
he was when he opposed the administration of
the elder Adams. Col. Taliafero has always
lived literally, and has enjoyed, as much as any
man that ever lived, social pleasures, in all their
approved forms At supper party the other
night, he was asked what his secret was. He
replied that he had never known dsease-that
he had never made but two meals day-that i
he took supper, he did not dine--that he had
risen early-had always used exercise, and new
or on horseback when he could 60 afoot; and
that, under all circumstances, he had preserved
an equanimity of temper. His rule was, never
to suffer that which was past to prey upon his
mind-to enjoy what Providence sent him, and
to trust to the future"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

HEADIso THE IIuRRIcANE.-1he Cincin'
natl Chronicle mentions a very valuable practi-
cal result of the establishment Of lines Of the
magnetic telegraph along the seaboard and lakes.
The telegraph now gives notice Of the storms
that commence on any portion OF the northern
lakes. II a northwest storm begins at Chicago
or Toledo, notice of the fact is Immediately for
warded to shipmasters at Buffalo and Cleveland,
or, if storm begins at either of the last named
places, notice Of il is sent to the shipmasters at
the western ports Vessels arc thereby inform
ed Of the approach Of storms, and may delay
their departure until it is safe TO leave. 1t has
been ascertained that winds travel at certain
rates--a hurricane at the rate OF sixty miles an
hour and less furious winds at slower rates. y
north. west storm Of great violence, commencing
at Chicago may be looked for at Buffalo at a
certain hour. A vessel about to depart west
ward, apprised of this fact, will remain in port
until the storm arrives and expends its fury
Life and property will thus frequently be saved,
which would otherwise be exposed TO peril and
shipwreck So, also, when violent southwest
wind is sweeping along the southern coast OF the
United States, information OF it may be inmedi'
ately forwarded to the northern seaports, that
vessels on the eve of starting may be detained
in port until the storm is over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05
THIRTlETH CONGRESS-.
TUESDAY, Dec. PC.


The SENATE was in session. resolution
,y,a adoptcd to inquire Of the Secretary Of the
Nav. the amount Of provisions and stores ship
nod to the North cf the Pacific Coast during last
year and since.
MIR Underwood submitted resolution TO IN.
uuirc into tho expedency of establishing
Board TO ascertain the whole amount OF public
lands in the United States, and also the value
and extent of the gold lands in California, which
was laid on the table,
Several notices Of bills were offered for grants
Of lsnd TO construct railroads in Iowa and Miss
issippi.
lands was taken up, briefly discussed, and passed
WEDNESDAY,, Dec. 81.
The proceedings of the SENATE were of no
puu1ic Importance.
In the HOUSE, the Speaker announced the
first thing in order TO be Mr. Stewards motion
to reconsider the vote passing Air Cots rcsou-
ton respecting the traffic in slaves in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Mr. Stewart of Michigan, being entitled to the
floor. addressed the House in opposition to the
agitators at the North and South. In his opn-
ion, he said, the question of abolition in the rs
trict should not rest entirely with the people of
the said District He abhorred the institution
but doubted the power Of Congress TO destroy
the property of the people in the said District
lie said Colts resolution conceded exactly with
his own views.
MIR Vinton of Ohio, moved to postpone the
question two weeks
Mr. Wentworth of Illinois, said the motion tt
reconsider had been debated enough, and NOV
ed to lay it on the table.
The.yeas and nays were demanded, and re
suited in the negative by the following vote =
yeas So, nays 109.
Mr. Smith of Indiana proposed an amendmen
to Colts resolution, instructing the COMMITTEES
on the District of Columbia to inquire into tn
expediency of framing law to prevent slave
from being brought from other States into thu
District and sold.
Mr. Vinton renewed his motion to POSTPONE
the question till this day, two weeks, which wa
carried.
Mr. SAWYER of Ohio brought up the Tribune
statement Of mileage. He said that gross injus
tice had been done him, in charging that he ha'
obtained an excess of 5000, while Mr. Schenck
his colleague, was charged with only 50 excess
Much confusion and laughter prevailed, an
many explanations and repartees ensued.
Mr. Turner of Illinois complained for himself
and of the SANDER charging the Speaker, on
Winthrop with petit larceny in taking an eS
cess Of S14.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

TnE DEAD RESTORED BY Cold WATER
Cant. Hood, well known citizen of Beetown,
Dane CO., had little child taken sick, which, af-
ter much suffering, and with all the usual indi-
cations of the final struggle with death, received
its parents parting embrace in the presence Of
other friends. The glazed eyes of the little suf-
ferer were closed, and bandage was applied to
support the under jaw, as is customary. Amer
lapse of some 20 or so minutes, woman in
attendance, who was aiding in the abluton and
laying out of the supposed corpse, commenced
by sprinkling some cold water the child's face
Strange to say, the littlo one aroused, opened It's
eyes, began to recover, and is now in the ENJOY
ment of full health Madison, Wis. argus
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

"SAucE FOR THE GOOSE" &c.-Congress
having cut down the mileage of Messengers
bearing the Electoral votes to Washington, from
rs to i2B cents per mile, they memorialized that
body last week, affirming that the sum was am
pie, and gently insinuatng that it would do to
pay Congressman mileage at the same ratc-or,
in the words of the homey old proverb that
"sauee for the goose is sauce for the gander."
The "gander" however, seemed to think other
wise, and speedily laid the memorial on the ta-
BILE 1t was fair and just hit, but Congress
won't take" any thing less than all they can
eet.-LolceH Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05
BnEvIrY ~ ORAroRs.-The Boston Tran.

BREvITY IN ORAToRs.-The Boston Tran.
script Justly observes that the French far sur
mass us in this respect. Our public speakers
must be taught to shun the besetting sin Of pro
ixity and irrelevancy. In reading the debates
Of the French National Assembly, published in
full in the Courier des Etats Unis, we have
been struck with one admirable feature the
speeches are all of them models Of sententious
brevity. The most effective speeches of Lam
airline would not occupy two columns in the
Washington Intelligencer, and Tocqueville,
Theirs, Coqurel, and in fact all the most iniin-
ential speakers at the tribune, say what they
have to say in space which would not serve
Senator benton or Foote for preliminary
flourish. There is the utmost condensation Of
thought and argument in the phrases Of these
french statesmen. The consequence is, they
produce effects which few of our orators can cy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DoINGs
OF SERvANTs.--T This principle WINS established
in the Supreme Court of Massachusetts,, lately,
in the case of Henry Quincy, pilot, rs. Hollis,
Thayer s. Co. The plaintiff was passing a store
on Battery wharf, from the second story of which
a clerk Of the defendants was pitching cotton
into the street. Mr. Quincy was struck by a
bale of cotton, which injured him so as to con-
fine him to the house for six months. The YER
dict was in favor of the plaintiff, and damages
assessed at S1400.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

WARNINGS To BoYs.-In the Municipal
Court at Boston, 2od ult, John Bemish, news
boy, was sentenced to two years confinement in
the State Prison, for selling obscene books.
A youngster has been arrested in New York,
charged with robbing his mother of $500, for the
purpose of going TO California,
An Irish girl living with family in onon-
daga, N, Y, was shot by the carelessness of a
lad who took up loaded gun, and, pointing it
at her, pulled the trigger. She was killed
Peter Brown, lad, had his nose bitten off by
horse he was irritating in Doylestown, Pa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

IMPORTANT PosT OFFICE DEoIsroN.-M Mary
C. FELTON, sued the Postmaster of New York for
OBTAINING newspaper on which he charged let
ter postage, because it had an initial on it, The
Court of Appeals decided in her favor. 1t wa,
carried by the Postmaster TO the Court of Com.
mon Pleas, where the verdict was confirmed
From thence it was taken to the Supreme Court
where it was again afrmed-and now it is trans
ferred TO the Court of Appeals. The Postmas
ter is said to have acted under instructions from
the Postmaster General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

CnRIsTMAs GAMES IN PHILADELPHIA
The city of Brotherly Love was entertained on
Christmas day by number of bloody fights in
the streets, interspersed with the mobbing Of pr-
waite houses, breaking windows, smashing furni-
turc, and knocking down and beating of the in
mates Besides these affairs, which took place
in broad daylight, and in the public streets of
The city, and in which large numbers Of rowdes
were concerned, there were several more pri-
waite entertainments of similar description, at
and about the tayerns and clearinghouse in
the upper districts of the city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05
FRIDAY, Dec. %.


In the SENATE, Mr. Niles presented petit
ton numerousy signed, praying for a reduction
of postage on periodicals and newspapers, and
in brief speech advocated the reduction asked
for. Referred.
The Senate then went into Executive Session,
and shortly after adjourned over till Tuesday
next.
In the HOUSE, Mr. Vinton reported bill
of appropriation for the West Point Academy.
Referred to the Committee OF the Whole.
Mr. Vinton also reported the annual Army
appropriation bill, Of which a like disposition
was made.
Private bills were taken up, and discussion
arose on one to pay the heirs of Antonio Pache-
co for lost slaves. Mr. Wilson Of n Il, and MI
Giddings opposed it, and Mr. Brown of Miss
spoke in its favor, contending that our Govern
ment had always recognized property in Slaves
The House adjourned over to Tuesday without
disposing of the subject
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

WiSTER-The New Year comes in with cold
compliments. On Tuesday, the thermometer
ranged from to 6 degrees above zero; Tues
day night il fell to zero, and Wednesday morn
ing was only degrees above. The snow is
about foot deep, and the sleighing fine.
The snow and cold piercing wind of the last
few days has INSTRUCTED the roads in every dircc-
ton. The mails from the South we're two days
behind on Thursday, and Wednesdays Western
mai. is vet due.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

WHAT THE SHAREHOLDERS AsK.--Ihose
who seek to carry Slavery into the new terrto-
ries also ask TO take the Slave Cole with it, The
former cannot exist securely without the latter.
They are inseparable. Where the one goes the
other must follow. Hence, if Congress permits
Slavery to 60 TO California or New Mexico, it
must allow that law TO go with il which provides
thirty lashes for the Negro, whether bond or
free, who has the hardihood to preach the Cos
pei; which secures one years imprisonment for
any one who shall teach Slave to read, and
twenty lashes to the Slave who is found at a
school learning to read and which provides the
enormous penalty Of six months imprisonment
and $500 fine for whipping Slave to death
1t must do more even than all this 1t must
provide for the imprisonment OF every dark
skinned sailor who visits either New Mexico or
California Virginia and South Carolina
have not only shown us the practical workings
OF such n law, but have declared It indispensable
TO the safety Of every commonwealth where
Slavery exists. Every Northern ship, therefore,
which shall visit any harbor in either of those
territories, after Slavery shall have become one
of their legalized institutions, must purge itself
of coored sailors, cooks and cabin boys, or abide
the consequences. Congress must also provide
in the event that New York or Massachusetts,
shall send on a grey headed commissioner to
protest against the imprisonment OF their free
citizens, that such commissioner shall be supplied
with a coat of tar and feathers at the public ex-
pense.
1t would be folly to sanction Slavery in these
new territories, unless such sanction was accom-
panied with these essential accompaniment
Slavery must have its code, or it becomes n
helpless as a hyena without claws or teeth
The question, therefore, is not merely whether
Shareholders shall be allowed to take theil
Slaves into New Mexico, but whether they shall
be allowed to dictate the color Of our seamcn
imprson our citizens, punish the preaching o
the Gospel, and whip men for learning To read
AHdnY Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

FSr A Presbyterian" widower in Rochester,
n. Y, SO years of age, adlertses in the New
England Puritan for a wife answering the fol-
lowing description:
"Not exceeding so years of age, enjoying
sound health, of good appearance, member OF
the Presbyterian or Congregational church, we'll
educated, of active habits, and Of an amiable dis
nosition"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

EUROPEAN CoSvULsIoS.-Prinee Louis Ma
polcon Bonaparte is the first President Of the
Republic Of France, and by majority which
shows how dear is the name of Bonapar,e to the
French people. Those who retain files of the
PiGHiT, will find in the number for Nov. cath
last, sketch of his history, which is interesting
at the present moment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

MAssAcnUsETTs License LAW. - The
Mayor Of Boston, in his inaugural address, states
that the attempt 10 proven, the sale Of liquors
by legal enactment has proved future in that
city that the law is put at open defiance, and
that more liquor is sold now than while the sale
of il was licensed. lie recommends repeal of
the law. and the substitution Of license
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

PERSECUTION FOR LIDERTY's SAKE.-The
suit at law against certain citizens of Marshall,
Michigan, for rescuing fugitive slaves from the
hands Of their owners or agents, has resulted in
a verdict for the plaintiffs of $1,000 and costs
In the Queen AIMS Co. Court, Md, man
named w. L. Work has been sentenced to I0b
years imprisonment in the Peni,entiary, for as
sisting slaves to run away
Those who promote liberty across the ocean
are praised and encouraged; those who do it in
land of liberty" must suffer cruel penalties
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

POSTAL Reform IN NEW YoRK.-The Post
master General has appointed two agents for the
delivery of letters in all parts Of the city. In no
case is more than one cent postage to be demand
ed This does away with the CITY Despatch,
heretofore conducted by private enterprise, and
charging two cents postage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

MoRE MAN-STEALING AT THE NORTH
Three negro boys were kidnapped from their
homes, in Hamilton CO., Illinois, on the evening
of Dec. 4th. The citizens of the county offer a
the kidnappers. 1t is supposed that they have
been taken to the South.
Belt, the colored man who was kidnapped in
New York, has been released bya decision OF
Judge Edmonds, there not being sufficient proof
of his former seryitude in Maryland. Good
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

NEWSPAPER CHANGEs.-Alr S. S. Eastman
has purchased back one half of the Greenfield
Gazette and Courier establishment, and is to be
associated with Col Phelps in its management
after the LIST of January.
The Keene Phianthropist establishment has
been purchased by Mr. o. F. r. Wait, and Mr.
Cooke retircs from business after nearly fifteen
years arduous service in newspaper publishing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

F7T Mr. Ray Marsh's missing daughter passed
through Rochester from the East, on her way to
her parents in Buffalo, on Wednesday, 27th ult.
Where she has been and what she has been do
ing, still remains mysterious.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

OFFIoE-SEEKING REwARDED.-The U. s.
Senators from Iowa have arrived at Washing
ton, aud taken their seats. Mr. Dodge, who has
kept that young State in hot water for some time
TO procure seat in the Senate, has drawn tue
can only fill the coveted station two months
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

REoKLEssNEss OF LIFE.--A party Of sports
men employed themselves on Christmas day, near
the Novelty Works, New York, in firing at poul-
try. They continued it all day, although gun
burst aId wounded one of the party, and anoth-
err exploded, driving the breech-pin through a
mans he d, killing him Instantly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

1RuE WEAiTu-A bed Of the riches, iron
ore has been discovered upon the lands Of John
Marker, near Elkion, Nd. Two men have been
operating at the mine for some weeks, averaging
five tons a day, worth So a ton.
The Nashville, Team. Wing says that bed Of
stone coal has been discovered about 35 miles
above the mouth Of Obcd river; it is represent
cd to be from to 6 feet deep, and the supply
inexhaustiblc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

81 Hon. Rufus Choate was recently invited
By letter to attend Taylor celebration in Con-
cord, y. II. He politely and promptly replied,
bnt in such villainous handwriting that the
Statesman says the astrologers and soothsayers
had to be called in TO deeper that reply"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05
THURSDAY, Dec. %.

SENATE.-Mr Bright of Indiana, offered a
Joint resolution, fixing and restoring the pay Of
messengers sent to Washington by the Presi
dental Electoral Colleges, which lies over.
A resolution was adopted, calling on the Pres
ident for information relative to the coast sur
vey.
HOUSE.-Mr Gayle of Ala, brought up the
Tribune's expose of the abuses of the mileage
law again. He said the charge that he bad re-.
ceived an excess of mileage was without founda-
ton in fact. Instead of an excess he had not
received his dues, and should apply to the Com
mittee to rectify the error
The civil and diplomatic and Indian appro.
priation bills were made the special order for
Thursday next
Mr. Collamer of Vermont, reported bill for
giving public lands for Rail Roads and Canals,
also other similar bills, which were read twice
and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
a message was received from the President
relative to the Imprisonment OF Americans in
ireland.
A political debate took place in Committee Of
the Whole, the bill under consideration being
that for supplying deficiencies in past appropri.
ations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

TELEGRAPH TO THE PAcIFIC.-O'Reilly,
the enterprising telegraph man, has proposed to
build telegraph line to the Pacific Ocean in is
months, il Congress will give him the encourage
ment he desires
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

as A rector in the Established Church Of
England has been suspended for three years by
the Bishop of Winchester, for receiving public
immersion, and afterwards the sacrament Of the
Lords Supper, at the hands of Baptist minis
ter What base intolerance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-05

OFFICIAL ZEAL-The Sheriff of ST. Luee
county, in this State, we are told, walked and
worked all the way to the Capital, to deposit his
Presidential returns. The distance is 450 miles,
and 1850 without road or house. lie padded the
latter distance in batteau.
Tallahassee, ia. Sentinel, 5M uh.