davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

The MILEAGE DEBATE in the House OF
Representatives is not yet brought TO a close,
and the discussion has laltery evnced better
temper on the part OF those who conceived them
selves outraged by the publication in the Tri-
bune. We are not without hope that the intro
duction Of the subject before the House may lead
TO a reform. There is abundant room for it
and il this attempt at reduction be successful il
will pave the way to other and greater reforms.
Mr. Greeley, af,er sitting under the abuse OF sew
eral members for several days, at last succeeded
in obtaining the floor. His remarks, given in
the Tribune Of Saturday, 18Th, are character.
lied by his usual acumen and ability. They
must have told home upon his accusers. Here
is passage in reply to the charge of demagogu-
ism, which could hardly have been listened 10
by some gentlemen present without wincing:
Lo1ceH journal.
"And now, Mr. Chairman, a word on the main
question before us. know very WE'LL knew
from the frst-what low, contempdble, dema.
gogulng business this Of attempting to save Pub
lie Money alwaysi is it is not Il task for gentle.
men-it is esteemed rather disreputable even
for Editore. Your gentlemanly work is spend
ing MISUNDERSTANDING taking. Saving.
are always such vulgar, beggarly, two penny al.
fairs-there Is sorry and stingy look about them
most repugnant to all gentlemanly instincts
And beside, they never happen to hit The right
place--it Is always Strike higher Strike low
err-1o be generous with other peoples none,
generous to self and friends especially, that /
the way to be popular and commended G,
ahead and never care for expense If you
deb,s become announcement, you can repuaiat,
aud BLACKBOARD your creditors as descended from
Judas Iscariot l-Ah Mr. Chairman, l was no
rocked in the cradle OF gcntiity y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

REMARKABLE DONATION To THE CAUSE
OF PEAcR.-The Native Church ut Hilo, Sand
wich Islands, whose members were barbarous,
warlike heathens few years ago. have Just sent
to the American Peace Society a donation Of
one hundred dollars TO aid its operations, accom-.
panied with letter from their Pastor, the Rev.
Titus Coan, expressing deep interest in the
cause Of peace. We understand that the Soci-
ETY., about two years ago, began to furnish every
American Missionary station among the healhens
with a copy Of It's series OF tracts, called The
Book Of Peace, from such champions of the
cause as Worcester, and Charming, and Ladd,
and Malcom, and Grimke, and others, and this
is one of the responses to that effort for the prop
agation of just views on the subject among the
converts to Christianity, in the Islands Of the
Pacific Boston Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26
Pnoonrss or DrNrvolrxcr.-Thnl lhe

PRooRFss or BENEvoIENcE.-Tha the
American people are not wholly engrossed by
the passion for money making, is evident from
the rapid growth and Increasing usefulness Of
some OF our public religious and benevolent in
situations, Take the American Tract Society
for example. In ls40 its income was less than
slIs0O0; last year it exceeded S235, O00l--
Then it had no colportcurs in its employ Now
il has over $50, laboring in twenty-five States.
and in Canada and Mexico, exclusive Of nearly
90 theological students who are occupied in IL
service during their summer vacations In 1910
the Society circulated less than 500 900 volumes
last year !, issued about 100000 volumes, exclu-
siye Of tract publications. OF these various
works, more than 100000 pages have been
circulated gratuiiously during the last eighteen
months. In 1910, the Tract Magazine, (now
American Messenger) published 5000 copies.
There are now 10000 copies OF it circulated.
Then there were also 10000 copies of the Chris
tan Family Almanac printed, now the edition
for lSi0 already exceeds 100000, and the de-
mand is unsupplied.--M y Jour. Of Commerce
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

CALIFORNIA GoLp.-we publish in to-da,'s
Phenir, extracts of a recent letter from Cnliior-
MIA to the Government which will still further
stimulate the spirit Of emigration. They show
that previous accounts, instead of being exsspe.
rated, have fallen short of the truth. Ono !.
fairly bewildered in reading these dazzling
statements, and seeing the hustle aud excite.
ment among the thousands who are hurryipo of
to this real FL Dorado.
A notice Of all the expeditions fitting out 70,
California would fill our paper. There is scarce.
ly village Of any importance in the Union tina,
does not furnish one or more associations.
New York sends out vessels almost daily. md
among the passengers are many of the first
young men in character and wealth.
The emigrants that have lcft New England
and New York must number several thousand
From this county, besides those already men.
toned, Mr. George B. Reyes and Mr. Charles r
Thomas, formerly of this place, were to sail YES.
terday Thursday, from Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

The ASSOCIATIVE PRNcIPLE.-- One fact
deserves special notice, namely, the universal
tendency to association among the Californian
emgrants Where one goes out TO dig, labor
or trade entirely on his own account, there are
ten who go as members OF cooperative unions,
sharing among themselves according to a pre-
concerted ratio, and generally arranging for their
capital on the same fundamental principle of pro-
portion in risks and products, instead of either
wages, or loans and interest Nine-tenths of
those who embark 10 these companies have a
mortal aversion To Fourierisn," and have fire.
quently exercised their lungs in its cxecraiion
Thus bindy, stumblinsly, doggedy, the world
moves on.--N. Y Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

WASHINGTON ITEMs.--Mr Colts resolution
against the slave trade in the District, has been
reconsdered, and gone into the budget of un-
finished business. 1t will not probably be reach
ed again this session, But as an offset, the Mayor
and Council of Washington city have pe,itioned
Congress to abolish directly or empower them
to abolish, the District slave trade.
The bill to pay for the Pacheco slave passed
the House on Friday, by the vote of every South
ecrn member present, and Wings and 20 Loco
focos from the free States, The bill will doubt
less pass the Senate, and precedent thus be
established for every man whose slave dies in
Ssnt oil camp, to come TO Congress for pay
There was spicy debate in the Senate last
MondAy' on the question of printing the anti
slavery resolves Of the New York Legislature.
several OF the Southern members got into tear.
ing rage, and conducted us they are used to do
ing at home among their human ehatiels. But
no one was frightened, for The North has ceased
to fear the crack of their whips
The Slavery caucus finally adopted Mr. Cal
hopn's addrcss-yeas SO, nays 10. 1t was OPP
posed by all the Southern Wings, aud under
such circumstances, will have no more effect on
the country than the whising of the wind.
On Thursday, 18th inst in Committee Of the
Whole, the House voted TO abolish nogging in
the Navy. Good But as likely rs not, out Of
Committee, this loafng bungling body will undo
what II did in Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

The AMERICAN CoLoNIzATIoN SociETY
held its annual meeting ut the Capitol in Wash
ington, on Monday evening last week. Hon.
Elisha Whiucsey, OF Ohio, LIST Vice President,
WIS in the chair, and addresses were made by
Hon. Robert J. Walker, Hon. J. r. lngcnoll.
Hon. II. McLane of Baltimore, and Hugh Max
well, Esq, OF New York. Mr. Clay was rc.
elected President Of the Sociciy for the ensuing
year. From the Seer ;arys report the follow
ing facts are derived; -
The number Of emigranis sent gu, last year
was 4lS OF these SEA were American llera.
ted slaves, were recaptured Africans, and III
were free colorcd persons l57 have applied for
passage, in the year 1919. The receipts for
the year were s50,lll 80. The expenditures
were s5l $50 SO leaving a balance against the
society Of 81 ,525 90. The society expect TO
have COO applications for removing liberated
Slaves TO Africa this year. They must have nn
addition to their funds. The Republic Of Libe.
ria has been recognized by the governments OF
England and France. Tie report gives a lively
picture of the prosperity Of the Colony
Springfield RepuNican,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

FATAL ACCIDENT FROM CoAsTING.-A lad
about I6 years Of age, son of Mr. Sewall Braek-
EFT, was knocked down on the evening Of the
18th inst, in Cherry ST., Fall River, by sled on
which some persons were coasting down hill, and
so severely injured that he died on the succeed
ing day.-Bosfon Courier
ANoTHER.-A fine, promising little boy, aged
years. son of MIR John Wells, deceased, was
killed about noon on the 18th inst He was slid
ing down hil aud coming in contact with team
loaded with wood, was killed instantly. The
team, we understand, was standing still at the
time Of the accident Whitehall Chronicle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

TmE PouND OF FLEsH.-ln England, every
continuance for admitting light and air into build.
ings is the source Of expense. The tax IS hard
enough; but the hardest thing connected with 1t
i. discovery recently made by the judges, who
have formally decided that a grating over vault
or coal.hole, unless wholly closed, so as TO ex-
clude light is window, chargeablc as such with
tho fax
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

A NEW LrSK IN IRELASp's CuAIS.--A con-
versational union between England and ireland
is to be established by means Of a submarine
telegraph across St Georges Channel. Such
are the orders of the British Government, and
the object is, doubtless TO convey political intel
ligence instantaneously between the capitals Of
the two countries. Ii dying grodns could he
transmitted by telegraph, what melancholy
record might be hourly dispatched to the Home
Office The registering machine ON the Eng
| lish side would he mechanical death-watch,
and lis characters perpetual obituary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

MN iiAArsmiHE AoAINArIoNs.-In the
Councillor District composed of Cheshire and
Sullivan counties, the Wings have nominated
Alsah Smith, ESQ., Of Iempsier.
In the Rockingham Congressional District, the
Locoioco candidate is Geo. W. Kiitredge. Hon.
Amos Tuck, the present member, is his only op-
ponent, and we trust will be reelected. Free
dom can lily spare any of its champions from
the National councils at this iuneture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

PLENTY OF SwRETESING.--We copy the
following statement, interesting to sweettoohed
persons, from the Baltimore Sun;
Under the present tariff, the importation Of
sugar into this country has very largely inerens-
ed, enabling our people to obtain this necessary
article az a comparatively low price. We sec Il
stated that in the first six months under the new
tariff urom LIST December, 1886, to LIST June,
lS4I), we imported s6,s67 $50 in value of sugar,
against 8 1888, 2s4 in the same six months under
the tariff of 1912, showing an excess of over five
and quarter millions OF dollars or 2s, $40, 1889
lbs Of sugar"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

INGENIOUS ESCAPE FROM SLAvFnY.-
William w. Brown writes to the Liberator that
one Of the most interesting cases of the escape
of fugii,es from Slavery has Just occurred lie
gives the following particulars:
"William and Ellen Crapt, man and wife lived
with different masters in the State of Georgia
Ellen is 50 near white that she can pass without
suspicion for white woman Her husband i.
much darker. lie is mechanic, and by work
ing nights and Sundays, he laid up money
enough 20 bring himself and his wife out Of Sa
very Their plan was without precedent; and
though novel, was the means Of giving then
their freedom. Ellen dressed in mans clothing
and passed as the master, while her husband pass
cd as the serrdnL In this way they irayelct
from Georgia TO Philadelphia They are nov
out Of the reach Of the bloodhounds of III,
South. On their journey, they put up at th,
best hotels where they stopped. Neither o
them can read or write and Ellen, KNOWN,
that she would be called upon to write her nam,
at the hotels, &c, tied her right hand up q
though il was lame, which proved Of some ser
vice 10 her, ms she was called upon several time
at hotels to register her name. In Charlestown
s. C., they put up at the hotel which Gov. Me
Dutiie and John {. Calhoun generally max,
their home yet these distinguished advocates O
the peculiar institution say that the slaves can
not take care of themselves They arrived il
Philadelphia in four days from the time the,
started"
Mr. Brown writes that these fugitivcs will at
tend the meeting Of the Massachusetts Anti
Slavery Society, in Boston, the last Of the pres
ent month
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

QUEEN VICTORIA A SNuFF-TAKER We
perceive that Messrs c. Siiven & Son, of Lau-
rencekirk, have been appointed snuff box ma
kers to the Queen. VIII il be credited that thi,
young woman, who has enjoyed the advantage,
Of good education, who is said to sing some
and to draw pictures worth stealing who is the
mother of large and increasing family, and has
access to some of the best society in London, to
say nothing of her being lady patroness at Al
mack's, is not only snuil-taker, but carries a
bOr?-Jcrrcids Newspaper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

STATISTICS OF MIsERY.--Some benevolent
individuals recently visited Church Lane one Of
the poorest portions Of London. In the hrst
house they entered, they found rooms, ~ beds,
and As persons; in the second, Is beds and sc
persons; in the third, beds and 81 persons =
These people consisted Of all ages, sexes and
characters, and their condition was inconceiva.
bly miserable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

Ropprps RoBBISG THEMsELvEs'-A So
ous case Of robbery occurred lately near nod
derland. England. A workine SSn an
Rcd who resides in Thomas stree, ou nue. he
was returning from Seaham haroor' mh TWO
had been working, and on arriving w''"'" WV
fields of Ryhope Dean, was attacked by three
men, apparently 'navvies." They demanded
his money, and after throwing him down, rifed
his pockets of 1ss, the whole of his weeks wa
ges, On getting TO his feet again, however, he
told them he was poor man, and that having
been out of work for some time be had nothing
else for his wife and children. He therefore
begged hard of the robbers to give him two shi!-
lings with which to buy stone Of flour. Two
of them returned stern refusal, and all three
of them walked on towards Seaham. Shortly,
however, one of them, commiserating the poor
fellows plight, stepped behind and slipped him
two shillings. Reed proceeded EDWARDS, but on
arriving at Ryhope Dean, he heard the footsteps
of three men running at rapid rate behind.
He took shelter ut the back of hedge, just in
time to see the rascals hurry past, and hear two
of them swear that "they would have the money
back" Afraid of losing his couple of shillings,
Reed plunged into Ryhope Dean, and took to
the beach. On arriving at home he doleiully
related his misfortune to his wife, and put his
hand in his pocket to draw out his "litle all :
when 10 there appeared, instead OF twoipoor
shillings, two bright golden sovereigns
Nelpcdstle journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

TEMPERANCE IN TURKEY.-At meeting Of
the Massachusetts, Legislative Temperance Soci-
ETY., 9Th inst, Gov. Briggs presided, and made
an eloquent speech. Among other things, he
said he had Just seen letter from Bishop South
gate, stating that although be had travelled very
extensively in the Turkish dominions, be had
never met with grog-shops, except at CONSTANT
nople, and those were kept by Christians 50
called Mahomeians regarded such, and their
soul-debasing, Notwithstanding traffic, with alb
horreneei
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

THE SvcKER" SrATE.-Illinois is supposed
TO bear this name in consequence OF the immense
number Of groggerics doing business in its ciiiel
and villages In Chicago, for instance, wber,
the population is 10000, there are 1870 Of thes,
dens, each OF which pays an annual hrense o
$50 This gives "dcath-mill" TO every 10,
Inhabitants Fceisior.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

Dow LIVE IN A CHRISTIAN REPUBLIC p
One would be strongly inclined to doubt this, on
reading such announcements as the following,
iiom the Charleston S. c. Mercury of the llth
inst Mark the cod-blooded indifference with
which the horrible trade in human bodies and
souls is spoken of; consider that such inhumanly
wicked scenes are now unknown even in Turkey
and Barbary; and, if you are patriot, drop one
tear over Americas shame, and firmly resolve
TO do vigorous battle with the monster Slavery.
But here is the paragraph alluded to-
"At a sale Of Negroes By Thomas NJ Hume,
Esq, yesterday morning, north Of Me Exchange,
prime negro irom,n sold singiy al $500, and nsgro
men Cotton hands) ranged .jjom 5000 10 $500.
This is dsu6adnndi eridence hat here is shddy
demand for his species Of property in our city,
and at fair prices"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

MEXICAN AFFARs.-Thc very latest &C
counts represent the Mexican Government to
be less Strengthened than usual. They have
even succeeded in raising funds to pay off their
troops for Dec, and had RENTED nearly enough
for the January payment The country appears
10 be in disturbed state, politically and social
". Gen. Alvarez had pronounced" at Iguala
against Senior Arriscorretta. Not long since, n
revolutionary attempt was made at Chiapas, led
by one Gen. Geronimo Cardona. 1t was put
down, and Sr. Cardona turned over to the prop
err tribunals to be tried The instruction Of
the Sierra is not yet subdued, nor can It be
with the present military force Of the govern
ment Il is n delicate affair TO manage, as
great apprchensions are felt that this insurrec-
ton may extend into war Of castles, like that
which has desolated Yucatan. Reports Of rob-
berries and outTages Of various kinds, both by
Mexicans and Indians, are also rife all over the
country. Enormous amounts Of goods are said
to be smuggled through Maiamoras. Two enter
priscs are mentioned as on foot, Of the nature
Of internal Improvements, one Is that Of n rail-
road from the capital to Yacucaya; and the
other is the establishment Of line Of steam
lonis on the lakes in the vicinity Of the capital
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

SLAVE STATE LAw.-Sidncy Colman, on
being tried at Mobile for severely wounding a
man, with intent TO kill was let of on the ground
that the complainant had slandered defendant
in his domestic affairs"
In an aiiray at Houston, Texas, David Allen
killed William Jones, and Immediately announc-
ed his crime TO the Circuit Court, but was not
arrested Jones interiercd to prevent fight
between Allen and another
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

~ When they accused Mr. Greeley, in Com
gess, of editing his paper in his seat, he retorted
mat members of Congress who arc lawyers, could
leave their seats entirely, day after day, TO prac-
nee NC IN the Supreme Court, drawing their pay
rom Government at the same tin.e, aud net a
word was ever heard againsi III
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

es are chiefly remarkable for raising the value
of property and promoting trade. The factory
capitalists, who produce fine dress goods, could
well afford among them to build thousand nice
churches, and perhaps hire fashionable pastors
Tor them, just to promote the sale Of their pro,
ductons. There is no counting the money which
elegant churches cause to be expended for Sab
bath day wear" But is it religion n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

A CAREER OF CRIME.-In September last,
a man named Stephen Putnam was released
from the Auburn State Prison, after serving out
a term Of FIVE years imprisonment, which had
succeeded previous term OF two years, with an
intermssion of but three months OF liberty be-
tween the two. On his way from Auburn TO
Syraeuse, in September, he committed theft,
and was sent to the Cayuea county Jail for 80
DAYS. After satisfying this penalty, he returned
to Syracuse, and was there convicted OF grand
larceny. But escaping from custody he took
passage on canal boat, coming to this city
Before arriving here, however, he stole the
Captain's gold watch, and escaped with II. A
few DAYS aiier this he offered to sell the Sheriff
an axe: and it being suspected that he had siol-
en- il, he was taken to the police office, where he
was recognized as the person described by the
CAPTAIN as having stolen his watch. He was
convicted Of both iheits and sent to jail, and at
the sitting of the county court, was sentenced to
confinement in Auburn prison for the term Of
nine years and four months. Truly career OF
,,,m;,;coted wickedness. His prompt arrest and
uon.;r,;on for his smallest and greatest crimes
con.'e s,;sa. The nroverb that The way OF the
sns. sIre.sor Is hard"-R Rochester Democrat
u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26
State Legislatures,

The Massachusetts, Legislature, in consequence
Of the numerous cases of IIydrophobin, have I'M
der consideration bill to protect community
from dogs The Boston Atlas advises their ex-
termination. Judicious and sound advice.
The Rhode Island Legislature is consider
ing the financial condition Of the State.
A bill is before the New York House of As
sembly, requiring oil county clerks to take Cat
the public expcnse) at least two newspapers
published in their respective counties, and pre-
serve files Of the same in their Offices. A good
idea.
The Illinois Legislature hasinstrucied the U. s.
Senators Of that State to vote for the Wilmot
Pro,iso. Mr. Douglass, in speech at New Or
leans, threatened TO resign If he was required to
do this. He will now have an opportunity Of
showing the sincerity Of his declaration.
The Michigan Legislature has reelected Gen
Cas- to the U. 5. Senate. His term will expire
in 1851.
The Wisconsin Legislature convened ut Mnd-
ison, on the 10Th In the House, Harrison c.
Hobart, Locofoco, was chosen Speaker, receiv-
ing 81 out of 90 votes.
The turbulent Locofocos in the Ohio Legisa-
turc seem 10 have Gained down somewhat, and
Hon. Seabury Ford was inaugurated as Cover.
nor on Monday, 22d inst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

Pious GAMBLRG.-The Grand Jury of AL
bany has presented the custom Of lotteries for
books, pictures, jewelry sc. as a violation of the
law, and evil in its tendency. They state that
the practice originated in the fairs connected
with the charitable objects of the various reli-
gious societies of the city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

aEr Rum, playing-cards aud pisiols--those i'm
portant and useful instruments Of religion, clvlli-
cation and refnement-are in great demand for
export to California. Nearly every ship which
has left for that country has taken quantities OF
The two former; and orders for the latter are SO
numerous that the manufacturers OF Colts re-
volver," and the "self-eocking revolver" eanno'
fiji Them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

CosT OF a DAILY DRAM.--At the Bolton
(Epg) Police office, an old man stated that ev-
cry morning for the last Jony-ihree years he had
swallowed, "by the doctors orders" pint Of
ale with glass OF rum in il Ii this were true,
the morning dram, exclusive of all other upple,
must have cost the old fellow over $500.