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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

MURDER OF CnnD IN NoRTnFIELD.-
A child, aged about years, of Patrick Loloror
an freshman residing in Mortified, was discoy-
cred on Monday, 2sth ult-, in a cradle, in the
house Of Loloror, in state of nudity, dead
and its head, back, and other parts of the
body badly bruised, and the father in a rarin0
state Of inioricdiion! Upon the charge Of the
mother of the child that its father was The muir.
derer, he was arrested and brought before Ii
G. Newcomb, Esq, of this town, for examna,
ton, and for want Of sufficient evidence dis.
charged. He was subsequently arrested and
brought before r. T. Field, Esq, on charge oil
assault and battery, &c, and bound over in the
sum of $3.50 for his appearance at the Marcel
term Of the Court Of Common Pleas, and fol
want Of bail, committed TO Jail, We under
stand there is great excitement at Mortified in
relation to the death of the child, and there /.
but little doubt il was beaten to death by II,
father, although there may not be sufficient eyi.
denee to convict him Of the offence.
Greenfield Gazette
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
A Card.

We would hereby acknowledge the reception OF
one hundred dollars, not from the "Gold Region
of California, but from the hands Of the many
friends, who made very pleasant as well as gen
erous visit at the Methodist Meeting House, on the
evening Of the LIST inst. There was no digging, in
this insiance-ihe "gold" or its equivalent being
washed up by the strong tide Of kindly feeling and
Christian beneyolence
Many thanks 10 the donors. May the blessings
OF KIND Heaven descend upon them as the refresh
group OF children who 10 the number Of nearly
my honored US with their presence and their many
little tokens Of love and respect, on the afternoon
Of the I'd instant This was to US most delight
full scene. May gracious Saviour smile npon The
little folks. and bring us all to himself and 70
Heaven At last. ISAAC SMITH,
d, H. SMITH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

A TELEGRAPH ACROSS THE ATLANTIC =
Among the memorials presented in the u. S.
Senate on Monday week, was one from Messrs
Hubbell & Sherburne, asking the aid of Gov
eminent in making survey and experiments
with view to the establishment Of an electric
telegraph across the Atlantic Ocean. With aid
enough from the Government, the projectors
expect to accomplish the object. They profess
to know road across upon table land under the
sea, whereon the line can be established Ii is
said that the Senate received the startling pro-
posal without surprise, and referred it to the
appropriate Committee. Nothing is surprising
nowadays, in the way of mechanical schemes,
inventions or improvements.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

FRIGnTFuL RAILROAD AccIDEST.--ThC
"Wednesday morning train down on the Hartford
and New Haven road ran off the track nj
Thompsonvile, by means of a switch being mis-
placed. The momentum carried the cars along
and three Of them, including one passenger car
broke through bridge near ut hand, over Mil
river. Fortunately, ouly tive persons were seri
ously injured, and those not dangerously. The
bridge is about 60 feet long, and full onc.third
of it is broken through. Altogether, says tho
Springfield Republican, at was one of the most
fearful disasters and narrow escapes that we CIV.
err recorded"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
Marrte0.

In this village at the Phoenix House, Feb. T. by
Rev J. G. Foster, Mr. Benjamin olcuit TO Miss Ra-
ehel l.. Davis, both of birmingham, Mass.
In West Braulcboro, Feb 5, by Rev John s.
Lee, Mr. Oscar II. Kimball to Miss Esther Stowe,
both of Readsboro
In Whitingham, Feb. |, by Rev Mr. Ballou, Mr.
James A. Xix, Of Readsboro to Miss Ann Parsons
of Nottingham.
In Wilmington, Dec. 7, By Rev. David Tod, Mr.
Alexander Campbell TO Miss Almira L Haynes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
Dfe0.

In this village, Jan. 3lsi, Of Group, Chauncy f.,
only son Of Mr. Hannibal IIadley, aged years.
In Dover, Jan. oath, suddenly pca. Ebenezer
Sears, revolutionary pensioner, nged % years
one of the first settlers a resident on one Farm 67
years, and a professor about so years.
In Marlboro, Jan. gath, Mr. Archelaus Dean, aged
In Keenc, Jan. 2s, Mrs Salome, wife Of Mr. Isaiah
Wilder, aged 60.
In Wcstmorcand, JAN %, Mr. Abiathar Shaw, a
Revolutionary pensioner, aged 90.
In Falmouth, Mass. Jan. IL, Dr. Jaryi, b. Charc,
formerly Of Rockingham, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
STATE OF VERMONT.

In Probate Court, Feb. 2, ls49.
MONIES Perley Starr, Jr. Executor Of the last
~ VIII and Testament of DAVID BASCOM.
late Of Nottingham, deceased, and files his admin.
isiraiion account for allowance
WheNupon il is ordered that said Executor no.
NY al persons interested that this court will decide
upon the allowance of said account AZ the session
thereof to be holden at the Probate Office. in Brat.
ile6oro in said district on the last THURSDAY Of
February, instant, by publishing copy Of the rec.
ord OF this order three weeks successfully in the
vermont fhGnx printed at said Bratilcboro, pre-.
Sious TO said time Of hearing
A true copy Of Record.
20 attest, r. HOLBROOK P,o,r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
STATE OF VERMONT.

In Probate Court Jan. 80, ls4e.
GoMEs Mary +. Graves, Administrators upeu
- the Estate Of DEXTER GRAVES, late Of
Guilford, deceased, and files her administration ac
count for examination and allowance.
Whereupon il Is ordered that said acknowledgements
notify all persons interested that this Conrt will
decide upon the allowance Of said account al ,he
session thereof to be holden at the Probate Office
in Bratleboro, in said district on the last THURSDAY
in February next, by Publishing a copy of the rec.
ord Of said order three weeks successiveiy in the
Vermont isenlx' printed at said Brattleboro, pre-
2s. zeca' ''P' y y ' H0TBBooK p,,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
FOR SALE.

TINIIE subscriber is wishing TO sell his valuable
i Clothicr's shop, which is nearly new, and
might be converted iutoa Manufacturing establish.
lishmeni with little additional expense.
Said Shop Is ninety feet long, including large
room for joiners' work The basement Is Of Stone
and Lime, and has two large rooms in the same. Vi
Also, first rate CARDLNG Ma CHINE, that
Grated in the County.
Said property can be bought for five hundred
dollars less than il cost as the subscriber is wishing
TO locate himself in some other business
Also connected with it Is reserve Pond, thai
can be used at any time when necessary If moi
sold Immediately II may he rented on reasonable
terms Tor number Of years.
% N b. All persons indebted to the subscriber
are requested 10 settle Immediately, to enable him
to pay up Of his old debts and keep out of the
Sheriifs paws. ALEXR. n. B0YDEN.
Guilfogd, Jan is, 1919. 20
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

Oct. 90, 1913.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

WARSISGs.--Thomas May was killed at Med.
ford, Mass, by blast. The charge did not ex.
plodc readily, and he was bending over 10 see
what was the matter, when il went of.
son Of William Rennie, Albany, aged 10,
was drowned in Hudson river on Friday after.
noon, while skating. He ran into an air-hole
his body was drawn under the ice by the cur.
rent, but recovered on Saturday.
little boy in. New York city, 2 years old,
came to his death on Saturday, by drinking a
small quantity of csmphene from a can which
his mother had left within his reach.
A son of Mr. George Sackett, in Wesifeld,
Mass, was badly scalded on the oath ult, by up
setting pan Of hot water.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

A CONVENTION OF Inventors will be held
Mt Baltimore, on the 9Th March. The object !.
to open correspondence with European inven.
tors; to consider the propriety of holding Fairs
and Exhibitions of American skill and ingenuity
in Paris and other European cities; and to dis
cuss such business as may be introduced, relative
to Patents and the Patent Office. The Com
vention will doubtless be largely attended, for
CIonstructiveness is leading organ in the Anne
rican head
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
Important Invention!
STATE OF VERMONT.

District Of Westminster,
The Hon, the Probate Court for the district Of
Westminster; To all persons interested in the
estate Of PHINEAS WHITE, late OF Putney in
said district deceased, iesiate, GRRETIso.
WHEREAS, john Kimball and David Craw.
w ford, Executors of the Will of said deceased,
have filed their petition in writing in said court,
representing that the personal estate Of said deceas
cd IS MOI sufficient to pay the debts and legaees Of
said deceased, and have prayed said court for H.
cense to sell much of the Real Estate of the de.
ceased aforesaid may be necessary to raise funds
to pay said debts and legaces agreeaby TO the d.
rection Of the Will Of said Testaior And 1t is or
dered by the Court that said application stand for
hearing and decision at a session of said court TO
be holden at the Inn Of j Ayres, in Grafton in said
district, on the last Wednesday Of February, Is49
and that notice be given to all persons interested
by publishing the nature Of said application--the
reason for the aud the time and place Of hear.
ing-three weeks in succession in the Vermont
Phoenix, printed at Bratileboro in this State, all
which publications shall be previous 10 said time
appointed for hearing and deciding on said appli.
cation that they may appear and show cause II any
they may have, why such application should not be
granted.
ABLSIfAT S7'ODDARD, Rear.
Townshend January 3lst, lS49. 25
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
No Agents.

In consequence Of the difficulty Of finding faith
a agents, and of preventing frauds, where articles
I this nature arc sent out for general sale Signor
pAlvear has determined to sell none of his works
= instruments unless ordered by letters sent al.
ectly to him. when the desired publication, or in.
trument, will be forwarded under his signature
nd seal, so that all doubt to It's genuineness may
,e removed.
G5~BEwARR OF ALL LIMITATIONS Of this Instru-
nent which may hereafter appear, as The secret Of
npartiHg the gold detecting power is known 10 no
ierson whatever, except the original inventor
10 The GoLDoMETER and GoLD SRERER's
GUIDE will both lie sent by mail, closely cnycloped
nd sealed, and therefore not subject to inspection
y PostnasteIs for the sum Of 'Ehree Dollars.
ent post paid to Signof Jose D'Alvear, Box 27ls
lew York City. The instrument is very light, and
he Guide is printed on thin paper--so that the
barge by mail or express will be very small TO any
art of The United Suites. The price Of the Gold
seekers Guide alone, Is One Dollar, sent as above
Address SIGNOR JOSE D'ALyEAR,
Box 27ls New YORK City
10 Office for the sale of tue Gold Seekers
Guide and lioldomeler, No So Centre Street, New
York City where visiters may see several casks Of
California Gold, in the rough state, as extracted nv
Signor DAlyear from the Sacramento Mines, and
lso witness the operation Of the Goldometcr, when
cid within the magnetic influence of the precious
metal, and the unerrlng manner in which It indi.
ates the presence of that and other metallic sub
ances. 20
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
STATE OF VERMONT.

District q Westminster, IS.
AT Probate Court holden at the Inn Of James Tag.
CART, in Townshend in said district, on the last
Wednesday Of January 1919:
ZONES David Crawford, Guardian of Phincas
" w. Crawford minor and deysee of the estate
OF PHIsKAs WHITE, late OF Putney in said district,
deceased and files his petition in writing, repre-.
senting that the personal estate Of his said ward is
not sufficient to defray the expenses of his support
and education and that it will be conducive to the
interest Of his said ward to sell the whole Of his
Real Estate, consisting Of Lot No. TO- in the third
range Of two hundred lots in Stratton, in the
county Of Windham and state of Vermont, for the
purpose OF raising funds for the support and educa.
ton of his said ward And it is ordered by said
court that said application stand for hearing and
decision at a session thereof to be held at the Inn
Of j. Ayres, in Grafton in said district on the last
Wednesday of February, ls49 and that notice be
given to all concerned by publishing the substance
Of said application the reason for the same and the
time and place of hearing three weeks in succession
in the Vermont Phoenix, printed at Brattleboro, in
the State, all which publications shall be previous
to said time appointed for hearing ON said applca-
tion, that they may appear before said court and
object TO the same il they shall see cause.
ABLSHAT STODDARD Rear
Townshend, Jan. Slst, ls49. 25
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

This new work, and the GoLDoMETER, arc
both now ready for sale.
The Goldometer Is so simple m instrument that
child may learn TO operate with it in FIVE minutes
1t is not affected by climate moisture or any other
known cause, Except the natural magnet,l md will
retain its power OF pointing out mineral riches in
the earth for any number Of years. By the aid Of
the Guide, any person may use the instrument at
once with perfrtt succcss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
Vocal and instrumental Music.

MISS cROSSETT proposes to commence n
WI course Of lessons on the Piano Forte, on
Monday, Feb. 9Th; and TO form juvenile class in
Vocal Music.
lrY- Applications to join either class may be
made to Miss C., at Mr. L. NJ. HoLIIsrER's Green
Street.
February |, ls49 3wiso4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
Vermont 4 Mass. Railroad COMPANY,

NOTICE Is hereby given that the annual meet
~ ing of the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad
Company will lie holden at the Passenger Depot
OF the ttchbnrg Railroad Company, on Causeway
street, in Boston, on Wednesday, the i4ih day Of
February next, being the second "Wednesday of
said month, at eleven O'Clock A. NJ, for the choice
OF Directors, for the alteration of the Bylaws in
regard to the numbcr Of Directors, IL the COMPANY
shall see fit, and also for the transaction OF any ot.
er business which may be legally brought before
the meeting. Per order Of the Directors,
JOHN ROGERS, Treasurer
Boston, Jan. %, 1919 3w23
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

of r. S. Corning of Onondaga, N. Y, while
reading in bed, fell asleep, and was awakened
by pain occasiohed by the flames of the burning
bed clothes set on fire by the lamp. She sprung
out Of bed, and in doing so her night clothes took
fire. Her screams soon brought help to her res
cue. A hired man burst into the room, and with
great presence OF mind he seized blanket, and
quick as thought wrapped it around ,he young
lady, and smothered the dames-not, however,
until she was considerably burned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

PRINTS! PRuNTS!!
SEIAWI&.

Cashmere, Broeha, and All Wool Long shauls al
your Prices.
Ribbons, Flowers, Embroidery, &c. White. Red
aud Yellow English Flannels, which We are selling
from i2f to 81 cents per yard.
Cotton Flannel, Gala PlaidS, and Plaid Linsey,
selling Mt very low prices.
ps Bleach and Brown Linen Damask,
so to g. cts. per yard.
70 Brown and Bleach Linen Table Covers,
% cents to 81 SO
80 Crash and Diaper, 8 to I2l cents pcr ward.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

ODD FIsu.-The Newburyport Herald state.
that the stuffed skin of rare fish is now to be
seen in that town. 1t was captured at Nahani
Beach early in December; it is termed by nat.
uralists Son,niOsies Breuipesino, Sleeper Shark
or Nurse. The weight when taken was 200
pounds-and not a bone was found in the entire
systpm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

PRovIDING FOR THE FAMLY.-The first
Bonaparte was famous for taking care of bis re.
lations, and his nephew, the President, seems to
follow in his tread in this particular. lie ha.
appointed his uncle, Jerome Bonaparte, Govern.
or OF the invalides, and Napoleon Bonaparte
son of Jerome, Minister Plenipotentiary in Lon.
don
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

a. A gentleman in New York adyertises as
a late discovery, that the moon is composed of a
glitering substance resembling gold, and makes
proposals for company to 60 after the same
There are so many mOon-omaniacs, that he will
be overrun with applications.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

ED Milwaukee paper notices the death Of
Thomas Williams, distinguished chief of the
lroquois Nation. He was descendant of Rev.
John Williams, of Deerfeld, who was taken cap
tive at the destruction of that town by the French
and Indians, in Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
History Ofthc DiScOVcry.

signor DAvear went out 10 California nearly
two years ago, IN consequence OF certain infOrnA-
ton which he had received OF the geological char
acter OF that country with the finn belief that vast
mines Of precious metals would be revealed there.
upon careful investigation. lie was encouraged to
this enterprise, also By his confidence in the pow
ers Of a certain magnetic instrument which he had
invented, called the "Goldometerr by whose aid
he expected to be directed At once to the Sold
Placers,h Il any existed. Nor we're his cxpscta.
tons disappointed His scientific calculations prov.
ed to be founded in truth and profound wisdom,
and his new instrument, the "Goldomeicr,H fulfilled
his brightest hopes In less than two months after
reaching California, he struck upon one of the
richest Gold miles in that country, upon obscure
branch Of the Sacramento river in gorge Of hills
extremely rocky and difficult Of access aud seldom
visited by the native Californans. Disgusting his
object under the pretcncc Of purely scientific re.
Search he obtained the aid Of some fifteen or twenty
simple minded Indians and steadily pursued bis
task, collecting often more than $1,000 worth Of
gold in single day, which he concealed IN a deep
ravine, without exciting any suspicion whatever
until after the discovery OF gold at Capt Suffers
Mill, when the mountains were rausacked hv gold
seekers, and Signor DAlvcar's gold placer the
richest in all California was bcsei with greedy adj
Neniurcrs. II Is now found that the real mines or
sources Of the gold. lie in the gorgcs Of the noun
tains, and not IN the beds or sands Of the rivers
Previous TO leaving California Signor D'Alycar
sold his instrument, the Goldomcter, very imper-
feet one for $1,000 The person who purchased il
confidently expected to make a handsome fortune
by simply finding gold PLAYERS" and selling out
the night Of digging to the gold workers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

FOREIGN PosTAGE.-The new rates of post
age by the British steamers, which went into
effect on the Slst ult, provide that letters under
half an ounce weight pay "a cents to Liverpool,
and may be prepaid or not, at the will of send
ers. The postage on newspapers is cts each.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

a. A wretch in town near Springfield, Ms
removed his wife and two children to board
ing house, and then sold his house and furniture
took what little money his wife had, and desert
ed her He has gone to California
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
Brighton Cattle NIarket,

Ihusddy REQ ], 1919.
AT Market-445 Beef Cattle, l22O Sheep, and 20
Swine, which arrived at the close of the market.
Beef Cattle-Extra -; first quality S6,75 a
$685. second do. SC $3.50; third do, $3.50 a
$3.50
Working Oxen-No sales.
Cows and Calves-Sales at 1922 1877 $50 and S35
Shecp-Sales at s2,75, 1898, $3.50, 81. 80 and
s5,25.
swine-No sales, on account of their late arrival
at market.
New York Market, Fen. 5.-The sales
OF Flour amounted to 5000 barrels. at s5,44 $500
for common and good brands, and 1857 Sc for
pure Genesee.
Com-55 66c for mixed and nearly yellow, SO
for white, 60 Ga for round Northern yellow. Rye
Is nominally 67c. Oats 40 a 49,
Mess Pork SIS, Prime sl2. Mess Beef sl2,50
Prime S7,75. Lard is dull at 81 a 7c Butter Is
a 20, Cheese q 7c according to quality.
Hops-Small sales of new at loo, old at &C.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
CALIFORNIA GOLD!

'INHE first discovery Of Gold in c dilornia wa
Il made by DoS jose D'ALvEAR, an eminen
spanish Geoloeisi, Chemist and Natural Philoso
phcr, by means Of newly invented Magnetic In
strument, called
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

CoNoREss.-On Tuesday, in addition TO what
is elsewhere given, Mr. Rockwell's No.lquor pro-
viso for the Navy was rejected by the House
yeas 90, nays II. Too bad, too bad But
Z" feliotc FEELING" explains IL all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

ea- Jared Sparks, L. L. d., the celebrated
American biographer, has been chosen Presi.
dent of Harvard University, in place Of Hon
Edward Everett, resigned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
Farmers and Land Owners.

Farmers and Land Owners throughout the Unit;
cd States, who have reason to suspect the existence
of any kind Of mineral riches upon their lands
should avail themselves Of this opportunity TO test
that fact, by the surest of all known tests before
the abundance Of discoveries in all parts Of the
country shall have lessened the source Of wealth in
their eztafe "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09
GREAT BARCAYNs

we feel il necessary give now in order TO sell
of our Large Stock in so short a time We have
much to thank the Public for, In It's ready apnre-
citation Of our Inducements and the very liberal pat.
ronage have thus far had, hoping to merit con.
tinuRnce Of the same.
WHEELER & PRATT
January ~, ls4e 6r23
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

GOLD DoLLARs.-Specimens of gold dollars
from the U. 5. Mint have been exhibited at
Washington. They are about as large as the
four pence ha'-penny,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

sS We learn that letter from Rev. Walter
Cotton, to friend in Boston, states that stran-
ger might find the way from San Francisco to
the diggngs by the dead bodies scattered on the
road.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

EY l. p. Chase, Esq, one of the editors and
publishers of the Manchester, n II. Messenger
took leave Of his patrons last week for the Cali
fornia diggings."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-09

or A son of Rev. Mr. Barstow, of this town,
left Boston for California on Saturday, 27th ult,
in ship Pharsalia. He goes out as Physician to
the Company, we believc-Keene Sentinel