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

VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD CoNvEx-
rIoN.-A convention was held in this place, on
Wednesday, eth inst, to take measures for the
construction of this Road. There was good
attendance of those living on the line of the pro-
posed Road, aud by several on the part of con-
meeting Roads
The convention was organized by the APP
pointment of Hon. L. G. Mead, President A
consisting of Isaac Parker, Of Boston, S. F. Ly-
man, Of Northampton, Saml. Bowles, of Spring
field, John May, of Westminster, and G. c. Hall,
of Brattleboro, were appointed to report upon
the proper measures to be adopted, and intro
duced the following resolution, which passed, viz
Resoiped, That the interest Of the Railroad Com
panies North aud South of this place, and OF the
community, alike require that immediate and ef-
fective measures be adopted to secure the compl.-
ton of the Vermont Valley Railroad and that a
committee be appointed by this convention, to lay
the subject before the directors Of said Companies
and to solicit subscriptions Of stock from individuals
in the Valley and elsewhere.
In pursuance of the above resolution, CON-
mitee, consisting of the following gentlemen, was
appointed: VIM. Henry and A. Wentworth, Jr.
of Bellows Falls, G. Townsley, L. G. Mead and
Charles Chaplin, of Brattleboro, P. r. Chandler,
Of Putncy, and John May, of Westminster
The convention was addressed by Mersr,
Parker, Ly man, Hon. ]. Kimball, of Putney
and Mr. Porter, Engineer of the Rutland Rail
road; and determination was manifested or
the part of those present, to push the Road
through without delay
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

DR.. PAcKARD's SEMI-CENTURY SERMON
The Greenfield Gazette gives an account of the
fitticth anniversary sermon of DIR. Packards set
Element at Shelburne. 1t was delivered on the
goth of February, and the occasion was one of
great interest. The Rev. Mr. Parmely of the
Baptist Church at Sholburne Falls, Rev. DIR.
Chandler of Greenfield, who studied with DIR.
r., Rev Mr. Ware, and son Of the reverend
pastor, took part in the services. II was ascer
tanned that fifteen persons were present on the
occasion who were present at the ordination
fifty years ago. The Gazette gives the follow
ing facts, stated in the sermon
at appears that great changes and revolutions
in the ministry, the church, and the state, trans
pirc in half a century. In this time, $50 deaths
have occurred in Shelburne all but 20 Of the
estates in town have changed owners and occu-
pants only 80 persons arc now living there
who lived there so years ago only two persons
are now members of that church who were
members Of il then and there is now but one
voter in that religious society who was a voter
at that time. In the place Of the fathers are
the children. Fifty years have witnessed great
changes in the ministry in Franklin Co. None,
except DIR. Packard, who we're the pastors Of
any churches in the County half a century ago,
are now pastors OF the same. The next longest
pastorage, in the same church, OF any minister
now living in the County, is that Of Rev DIR.
Strong, OF the Episcopal church in Greenfield,
who has been connected with it about IS years
None, who were pastors of Congregational
churches, and it IS believed, none, who were
pastors of any churccs in the county, when DIR
p. was ordained, are now living. lie has been
contemporary in the ministry with one hundred
of the one hundred and twenty-five Evangeli.
cal, Congregational pastors, who have been set
tied in the county"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

ca On Sunday evening, 25th ult., a young
man was drowned, near wharf in Gloucester,
Mass. The poor fellow had been totally absti-
nent for some time previous; but having accept
ed an invitation to take social glass with a
friend, bis appetite for.liquor was 50 stimulated
thereby, that it became ungovernabe, and in a
fit of intoxication, he got into the water, and was
drowned-Sdlem Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

A SrMPLEToN.-We understand that re-
spectable scotsman, from near Coggeshall, Es-
1ex, who was in this town last week, and who
bad just collected nearly s4oO in London, and in
1ldiiion received s45 from one firm here, not
having returned to his home, inquiries were set
d. foot, and it was discovered that he had pro-
<eeded hence TO southampton, and had there
Embarked in the steam packet which had just
allied to South America The intention Of the
door weak minded man was to reach California.
N Berkshire (Enq.) Chronicle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

3 81 The Fort Smith (Ark.) Herald tells Of a
German boy, II years old, who arrived there on
ihe 18th ult., en- route for California. He walk
I'D from New York to New Orleans, and thence
b Fort Smith, hoping there to find employment
70 work his passage in the Company about to
Mart from that place for the "diggings" The
Herald adds that the lad travelled the whole dis
tance without single dime in his pocket, work
ing his way as best he could. That boy will sue
coed in the world; you can't stop such folks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

CALrroRS1A AS 1T is TO BE.--The London
Tntb, censuring the want of enterprise in Bri-
tirh india, thus speaks:
California was scarcely known year back
but, unless public opinion shall soon make itself
heard, it win scarcely appear too much to pre-
dict, that its chief port on the Pacific will be
opened up by a line of railway from New York,
and with steam feet to Canton, before the first
ipcomotive will have started from either Of the
gigantic and now comparatively ancient cities Of
Inicutta or Benares"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

INGENIOUS ARREST or BURGLARs.-A
gang of villains who have some time been com
hitting burgaries ia New York, wore traced cut
by the Police week before last, with the aid Of
an overcoat button which one of them lost in
a store that had been robbed On Friday night,
two Police officers noticed fellow in the Chat
ham Theatre with coat minus the missing but
ton. Keeping their eyes on him, he soon dis
closed, by opening his vest little, pair Of sus-
penders of a stolen pattern, which led to his
arrest, and the discovery of whole gang, and
much stolen property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

BAD CASES OF "YELLow FEvER."-A clerk
At Monroe, Conn. embezzled the property of his
employers, and left for the gold region with the
psoceeds.
B. II. Weed, of Knoxville, Tenn. was en-
trusted with 10000 by the Union Bank, Nash
Vile, to deposit in one of its Branches. Instead
Of which, he went to Charleston, s. C., bought a
lot of flour and other goods, and sailed for Cali
fDrnia in the ship Othello, Jan. 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

4 The PEOPLE OF THE IsTnMUs.-A return
ing traveller from Panama says: The honesty
Of the natives is proverbal. Bales, boxes, trunks,
and packages Of specie arc left at the mercy Of
The poor, halfnaked natives, and robbery by
them has never been known" The Salem Ga
xette suggests that "perhaps these naiices might
" induced to send few missionaries to the
Vhitcd States, where they might perform a
ereat work, in bringing honesty into fashion"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
AUCTION.

UNAKEN on several wriis Of attachment and will
Il 10 os ID at Public Vcndue by consent Of parties,
ut the hon.e Of holm LUDLOW, in Guillord. on
SAYfBDil, lOIH MARCH next, at O'Clock
\. NJ re- following property VIZ
li.iis OF Hay, pair ct Oxen,
i'.,s Of two years old Steers,
Par u YeaTlingsi 3 two years old Hcifcr,
1so years old Steer, Horses,
Buggy Wagon, two horse Wagon,
-Four horse Wagon, Cart,
Oue horse Wagon, Ok Sled,
2 Chains, 4 Harnesses.
CYRUS CARPENTER, Constable.
Guilfori, Feb. iG, 1919. ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

CANADIAN MATTERS conflict between
the ultra oyalists and the French, or revolution
ary party, in the Canadian Parliament, has end
cd, and the result is a complete and perfect tri-
umph Of the latter over the former. The bill
compromising losses incurred during the attempt
ed rebellion or revolution of 1897, has been
passed by triumphant majority, notwithstand-
ing the resolutions, meetings, threats, and dark
intimaiions Of repudation resistance, and every
thing else which the loyal or anti French party
threatened, in Parliament and out of it, in de-
bate, aud at meetings, in Montreal snd else
where IN y Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

INHABIrIvENEss LAReE.-Col. Howell, who
died at Frelinghuysen, Warren Co, N. j., on the
26th January, aged %, had resided there on his
paternal farm for 81 years.
Charles Sprague, Esq, tho well-known poet,
and cashier OF the Globe Bank, Boston, was ncy-
or thirty miles from that city in his life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

CT The kidd Letter" has been deposited
in the vault of the Ware Bank, for safe-keeping.
il is to be kept there until spring, when the san
Euine ones will probably commence digging.
4 There is general belief in the authenticity OF
this document, in the vicinity where it found.
tThe strongest opposing circumstance-viz., the
modern spelling Of the letters explained by
nlr Alden's copying it from hearing il read, and
NOT rsrhofi,o
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

4 ess- The Hartford Times has letter from
Rev. c. Lyman, dated San Francisco Nov. IS,
IN which he says;
I" Gold does not quite absorb every thing here.
The people of this town have employed min
ister, Rev. L. ID. Hunt, of Rochester, N T., a
graduate of Yale and fair preacher, ut a salary
n 80 h0On
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

FLoGGISG A MISIsTER.-Rev. Mr. Jacob,
Curate of Wilton, England, has been horsewhip-
ped by two persons, in the public square of that
town, for counting young lady and then refus-
ing to marry her. The Aoggers were the father
and brother of the sighted damsel. The rever-
end gentleman's offence was considered the more
aggravatng, he had got two years boarding
and lodging out of the old gentleman while pay
ing his addresses to his daughter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

a. The City Item" man Of the Tribune
ruggests that the young Californians that swarm
IN New York, anticipate their vocation in the
mold land, by cleaning the sewers of the city
A few days of such work might damp the ardor
Of some of them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

60 A fellow named Egan, who lives in Bed
ford street, at late hour on Sunday evening
25th, put his children out of doors, because they
refused to 60 and buy rum for him. The little
unfortunates, boy and girl, applied to the
Boylston watch for shelter, which was given.
Boston Courier
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
Wanted.

= YOUNG MEN to work oa y Farm, that arc
= used to the work, and can come wen recon-
mcnded 70 such, good wages will be given.
AISO-A good smart boy, 10 or ~ years old,
to do light work. lie can have chance TO learn
trade, and 70 10 school some. Apply to
J. A. BARCLAY,
No. Emporimn B,aidings NORM ADAMS.
North Adams, Mass, Feb. 20 ~2s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

unavoidable differences of opinion by the pro-
INDICATION and practice Of just and liberal prin-
ciples; and by an enlarged patriotism which
slali acknowledge no limits but those Of our own
wide-spread Republic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

A SLUGGISH RAcE.-Thc Irish have been
charged with being sluggish people in COM
parison with their Saxon ncighbors. This has
received an extraordinary confirmation at Ros-
common, where Mrs Walsh has lately borne a
child with three slugs in its body,--ihe mother
having been previously shot at Bosi Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

FIRE IN FAYErTEvILLE.-The barn Of
Gen. P. t. Kimball, of Fayetteville, was burned
on Friday evening last, about o'clock-sup.
posed to be the work of an incendiary. Loss
said to be or $500; insured for about $780,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

FI A man in ST. Louis was taken to the Gala
boose, in a state of intoxication, on Wednesday
evening, eth ut, and left alone during the night.
He died, and when the body was found in the
morning, it was more than half devoured by rats :
Strong drink has done many frightful things
animals in creation p Gordner, Ne. Fountain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

fy A Spaniard named Otero persisted from
cold in the streets of New Orleans, on the night
of the 18th ult. So unusual an occurrence in
that climate shows the severity of the weather
The man was intoxicated, and the police were
notified that he was lying exposed to the cold
but they neglected to come TO him until he wa'
dead
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

PROMPT DgTEcTIoS.-Mr Risley, says the
Centreville (Md) Sentinel, travelling mer-
chant, had his pocket book, containing about
$4,000, stolen from him at tavern in Green's
boro, Caroline county, few days age On
charging fellow who was in the tavern with
the theft, he forked over instanter, and made
tracks in double quick time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

pY A pair of boots were discovered the other
day, sticking up in the ice, in the Hudson river,
near Sing Sing. They were found to be on the
feet of man who had laid in the water all night
with his head downwards, and was drowned
His name was Winthrop Hoag.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

Al FLIGnT OF THE IMAGINATIoN.-An en-
thusiastic parsonage in California writes to his
friends here that in his opinion, thirty millions
dollars worth Of gold will be taken from Cali
iaEnia in the course Of q year.-Bost. IrarelLer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

Cd Philip Coz, colored, aged 10 years, died
at Washington, ID. O. on the 25th ult He was
more Familiarity known as "Cnp-o-Tea" He
was brought into that neighborhood when quite a
child, and recollected when the land that Wash
ington now stands upon was covered with woods
and Georgetown a small village numbering OF
10 houses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

INTERESTING TO SOME FoLKs.-Thc Wash
ington National Wing, in an article on removals
and appointments under Gen. Taylor, says:
Gen. Washington never would nominate to
Office a drinking or drunken man, no matter
what were his qualifications. Sobriety was a
cardinal virtue with him. So it will be with
Gen. Taylor, and il is painful to think that SO
many incumbents OF public office are obnoxious
to the want Of this virtue. Ii none but sober
men can reach office under Cen Taylor, equally
unmoved will be his determination to displace
incumbents who may not be sober men. Hon
esty, capability aud sobrieiy, with Washington,
were cardinal virtues in an applicant for office.
SO they will be with Gen. Taylor"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

e. Miss Abby ]. Hutchinson, of Milford,
NJ. H., one of the Hutchinson Family" of sing
ers, was married on the 2Sth February, to Mr.
Ludlow Patton, son of Rev. DIR. Patton, of New
York city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

MASSACHUSETTS the special election
in the 4th Congressional district (Palfreys) on
Monday last, there was again no choice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
The Cars have Arrived.

A LS0 those splendid MINERAL doom PLATES,
N an entire new article, as for beauty and dura.
hility they cannot be surpassed. Those wishing TO
purchase look at the same are invited to call at
the Store Of IL ID. Braekeu Immediately, for the
subscriber will leave in few days.
IL. RAMsDELL-
Bratileboro, Feb. 2s. 2s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

AMERICAN GRETSA GREEN-Cyrus Wash
burn, Esq, of Vernon, VT, stated on the witness
stand in Northampton, week before last, that he
had been Justice Of the Peace for as years,
and during that time had married 6i2 couples
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

EY A murder was committed in Henderson,
and one in Cherokee, last week; both, we I'M
derstand, from the effects of liquor and its at
tendant eyils.--ASAevils, ~ c. Messenger, 10Th
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

CALIroRNIA GoLD.-Some of the Simon
Pure gold from the placers has been exhibited
New Haven. 1t caused returning spasm OF
thc fever, which has already carried of about
200 victims from that beautiful city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
Connecticut River Railroad.

Ez.o-a All PASSENGER TRAINS run
$3.50 ESzksk L every day, Sundays ex.
ceptcd,l as follows:
LEAVE SPRINGFIELD,
For Bratileboro at A. NJ, and 245P.M
LEAVE BRATTLEBoRO
For Springfield, at y A. NJ, and I As p. NJ
Passengers leaving Brauleboro at 80 A. NJ ar
rive at Springfield at 1920 A. NJ, and can proceed
directly by the Hartford and New Haven Railroad
and Steamboat 10 New York, or waiting till II r.
NJ, can leave for Worcester, Providence, Albany,
Troy &C., by the trains OF the Western Railroad
Those leaving Brattlcboro at 4 IS PM. arrive at
Springfield at 40 p. NJ, and can proceed directly
to New York city by the night train and steamboat
RETURNING.
Passengers leaving New York by the New Haven
Boat at A. NJ, or by the New York and New
Haven Rail Road Mt A. NJ, or Albany by the
Western Rail Road at II A. NJ, arrive in Spring.
field in for the "a p NJ train for Batleboro.
n2- Fare from Brattleboro TO New York via
Hartford and New Haven Railroad, $500
MERCHANDISE TRAINS run daily, SUNDAYS ex.
ceptcd.
JOSIAH HUNT. supt.
March /, ls4s. tf29
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

"WATcH WHILE YOU PRAY."-A Sunday
School teacher in Aberdeen, Scotland, while en-
gagged in prayer, had his pocket picked by one
Of his scholars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
DissOIutiOB.

fINHE coparincrshp heretofore existing under the
Il name or SARGENT DoYD will he dissolved
on the FIRST day Of April next. All those that arc
expecting to settle their accounts with Palm Leaf
Hats mast do so before the copartpcrship expires.
l.. @. SARGENT,
WARREN BOYD.
Wilmington. Feb. q. lst9 sw2s
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Wanted 10 Hire

A y unmarried man, to do general work about q
"A Store, who Is also competent to take care Of a
Lumber Yard. Such person well recommended
may find employment By calling on the subscribers.
TOWNSLEY SONS.
Drnfilobor0, Feb. q, isf9 3w2s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

eT"A young lady" writes to learn how she
can avoid cbapped hands during cold weather.
We hardly know. If she attracts the 'chaps "
by her eyes, she must expect some difficulty in
getting them " off her hands"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

BRATTLEBoRo Town OFFICERS, ls4s.-
Lafayette Clark, 7otcn Clerk.
Samuel Root, Zcnas Frost, Willard Arms, Jr.,
Selecfmen.
Lafayette Clark, Treasurer.
). F. Goodenough, OUerseer Of The Poor.
Frederick Holbrook, Geo. Newman, Alonzo
Goodenough, Listers
George Bugbee, Constable.
Jacob Esiey, Russell Hayes, Grand Jurors.
The town Voted, to raise a3I per cent on the
grand list
Voted, also, 10 grade the road near the house
Of Hollan Pettes, degrees
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
March l, is4s.

RuzA DY order of the Probate Court,
AdnIA ID the subscriber offers for sale on
AN iss4 very reasonable terms the following
f15 40 Real Estate, the property OF SErn
HERRroK, late Of Bratileboro, de-
ceased.
A FARM, lying on West River, about miles
from Brattieboro East Village. Said Farm con.
tains 1853 acres OF Land, well wooded and
waiered, with convenient dwelling house, two
barns,a barn shed, corn house, wood and cart house
also, fine Sugar Orchard of $50 trees.
Also, 90 acres Of pasture and wood land in the
Westerls part of said Brattleboro, on the stage
road Also, IS acres of wood and pasture land
about one mile South Of Smith Gaines Mills.
The above described Real Estate will be sold at
Auction on Tuesday, the Goth day Of March instant
if not previously sold.
1y- Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at
the dwelling house on the aforesaid Farm.
Terms Of sale made known on day Of sale. For
further particulars enquire Of
0SIiEA SMITH, Administrator
Brattleboro, March Sd, 1870. 2w2s*
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
BICELOw 4 co.'s EXPRESS

VTILL run 10 aud from Boston dnily, tSundays
w excepted for the purpose Of carrying
Bundles and Packages,
collecting drafts, notes. accounts, &c, md for the
transaction Of all business usually done by express
business transacted in tho intermediate towns
and all business entrusted to their will be done
with despatch and fidelity, and the most reason
able terms.
CO Office al the RAILRoAD EXCHANGE, Boston.
and at SPENCER & KISGsLEy's STAGE OFFfgE,
Bratileboro.
Braitleboro, Feb. ~ is4e. &c
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09
FOR SALE.

TTNIIE subscriber offers for sale good Pasture Of
il aboSt sixty Acres, part Of which is wood
land, laying abont half mile West Of the East
Meeting House in Dslmmcrston. Said Pasture is
owned by John Clark il has large Orchard on
H. containing some $50 Trees all in bearing state
1t is well waiered and wen fenced, and of easy ae-
cess; it will be sold cheap, and terms of payment
made easy, to suit the buyer.
~ If any one wants good Pasture he will do
we'll to apply soon. For further information en-
quire Of the subscriber.
GEO w. CLARK.
Dummerston, Feb. 20, 1919. 4w9s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-09

LICENSE ELEorroS.--We have reports from
the following towns:
MGjOriiies against Lieense-B rattleboro FOG,
Dummerton 80, Jamaica 9i, Pntney Ill /, Rock
ingham 80, Townshend 81, Vernon 10, West
minister So, Wilmington 9s. Windsor III.
Afaorties for License Guilford 10, Halifax
s, Marlboro SO.
In the towns heard from, the majority against
License this year is G2s--last year 66-the year
before 739
In Brattleboro, the majority against License
is t'cO hundred and sir--Lhify-three more than
in lS47.