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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

FROZEN TO DEATH.--On the 4th inst, Mr.
John Harvey, of Jefferson, Me, was frozen to
death in the road, on his way home from neigh
boring grocery store. lie was intoxicated,
A woman named Mary Slbiey, from Phila-
dclphia, was brought into The Tombs, New York,
on Wednesday night, 9TH inst, having an in
FAINT in her arms She was drunk, and the child
(being very thinly clad) was frozen to death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

60 The short story on our first page, to-day,
entitled "The Hidden Treasure" will be good
medicine for those afflicted with the California
fever. Likewise the story published in the
Phanir two weeks since, entitled Motives to
ContcntmenL"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

DEATH ny DRowNING.--Amasa Collins, a
boy 10 or l6 years of age, son of Mr. Patrick
Collins, of Milton, Mass, was drowned in Ne
ponset river 10Th inst. lie carelessly yentured
upon some thin ice. A man who was near by
reached pole TO the boy, but was drawn into
the water himself, and with difficulty regained
the shore
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

RIGID DIsciPLISE.--A manufacturer in the
county OF Hampshire has discharged two young
men s, anu seven glrls' who were employed in his
mill, because they attended dancing school =
This is small business surely Spring Repub.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

The LIGHr SPREADING.--ln the Missouri
Legislature on the LIST Of January, petition
was presented from ST. Louis, asking for re.
peal Of the law prohibiting the instruction Of
negroes. A motion to lay it on the table was
rejected, when it was referred to the Commit.
tee on the Judiciary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

A WoRTHv CHARITY.-In Albany, the good
people keep up a Mission Sabbath School in the
suburbs Of the city, Here they gather the chill
dren Of the poor. lfproper clothing is wanting
they provide it. This proves very useful char
itV.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

PRoGREss IL OREGoS.-Late Oregon papers
received at New York by the Commercial Adj
vertiser, mention the formation Of the Oregon
Tract Society" auxiliary to the American Tract
Society and contain II call for meeting at Ore
pon city, to form an Oregon Bible Society,"
The people voted, at their Legislative election,
to refuse licenses for the sale Of intoxicating
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

ey That infamous bag, Madame Rcsiell, the
abortionist, has been living very comfortably and
elegantly in prison at Blaekwels Island, n. y,
despite the sentence of the law. Having plenty
of money, she corrupted all the officers, and they
treated her with vast courtesy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

FINED ron FAST DRIvIHG.-A man in
Worcester, last week, had TO pay fine and cost
of $40, for trotting his horse through Main st.
at the rate Of a mile in three minutes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

~ ~ an exShange paper says that there are two
w ,sa .t, ~ the u. s. Senate More than that
x.a. snSala say counting the dodg,s when mpor
49, 'Slss are taken, s0metimes'-Lv nn Nelss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

Tue WAY OF THE TRASsGREssoh.1ll. . may y
he recolected that passenger on board one % o.
the Sound steamers on his passage 70 ne ;nnuaS
sou,e weeks since was reported TO have Jumped
S %s understand aaa va that Is alluded 70 va,
named mu d David Dodge, who had just expi:led, a
servudo Of several years eODsne%sn, sn5 N h 5ss
,,od 10 dis city only to renew his dishonest
n s'S On the day Previou; to his de, e.
parture for New York. he forged the s names .m. n
t~o Of our merchants on checks Tor 'maii
amounts, which were cashed at the banks asnea,Dt
On board o. .ns s,s s,t that he expected to be
arrested for forgery upon his arrival at New
board it was supposed with the design Of ;",%,
ming to the shore A boat NJ. was s,m ,i instant
w. and was not again seen. Dodge had Tor sew,
eral wears sailed from this port in the whaling
serv;ce as chief mate-Ne,c Bedford mercury
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

a. The debt Of the Canadas is almost sl4,-
100000, with declining revenue, and discon-
tented people. The salaries attached to public
offices, with the fees and emoluments, are enor-
mously high, and the public chest is empty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

TUESDAY, Dan. u.
In the SENATE, resolution from the Leg
stature of Illinois, favoring a uniform rate of
three cents postage on letters, was presented,
and referred.
Mr. Foote embraced the opportunity to reply
to a card published by Judge Mclean in the
Intelligeneer, in reference to the attacks made
by Mr. T. on Friday last. Mr. Foote said that
the statements then made by himself were true.
Mr. Corwin defended Judge Mclean.
In the HOUSE, the Civil and Diplomatic
Appropriation Bill was taken up in Committee
Of the Whole.
Mr. Greeley's amendment deducting from the
pay of members of Congress when absent OF
business or pleasure, was considered. Here Il
debate arose about voting for books, &C., and
continued till the House adjourned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

&C. David Hale, senior editor of the New York
journal of Commerce, died at Fredericksburg,
Va, goth inst. lie had been in failing health
for some months. His age was So.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

Rz- An old man at Nottage, Eng, while at
prayer, was robbed of fl7O. The thieves wrote
ON bis door" Watch when You pray"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

60 The Mississippi was entirely frozen over
during the last " cold snap" from ST. Louis down
TO within 20 miles of Cairo
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

SENATE Resolution adopted by the Leg
islature OF New York, instructirg the Reprcsen.
tatiyes in Congress fiom that State, TO vote
against tie extension of Slavery into any new
territory and also against the traffic in slaves in
the District OF Columbia, and against the Texas
claim of boundary, were presented by Mr. Dix,
who afterwards moved to lay the same upon the
table. Adopted.
Mr. Yulee spoke against the resolutions, and
said they were an insult 10 lfeen States Of the
Union.
Mr. Rusk also spoke in opposition to the reso.
lu,ions
Mr. Foote said he was in favor of printing the
resolutions, as il was a courtesy usually extend
cd to State Legislatures
Mr. Dix spoke in favor of the resolutions, and
several other members took par, in the debate,
some Of whom spoke particularly upon the say-
cry question.
Mr. Yulee reiterated his previous statement,
and added that the Union was totiering on its
base, in consequence Of assaults from Northern
fanatics.
Mr. Davis, Of Miss, endorsed Mr. Yulec's
charge, and said that he would not vote for the
printing Of the resolutions. When New York
respected herself, he would respect her.
Nlessrs Berrien Douglass and King spoke in
favor of printing,
Mr. Downs, of La, was opposed to printing
the resolutions, and said that he considered the
Union in great danger. The South had been
denied the right 10 reclaim fugitive slaves; that
it could not endure such grievances much longer.
The question TO print was finally decided in
the affirmative. Adjourned.
HOUSE,-The California and New Mexico
territorial bill was made the order of the day for
Monday next, and to continue in order, except
or Fridays and Saturdays, until disposed Of
Mr. Wilson presented petition from citizens
Of New Hampshire, upon the subject Of slavery.
report on Commerce and Navigation were or
dered TO be printed.
The House then went into Committee Of the
Whole, and took up the General Appropriation
bill. Sundry amendments were proposed and
discussed, aud without taking any question, the
Committee rose. Adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

E4r The Cholera has greatly abated at the
South and West, and but little alarm is now felt
about Il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26
THIRTIETM CONGRESS-.


In the SENATE the Minnesota Territorial
bill was amended anil laid aside.
A resolution, submitted by Mr. Allen, calling
on the Postmaster General to state what con-
tracts exist for carrying United States mails to
foreign countries, with dates Of contracts, names
of parties, &c, was adopted.
In the HOUSE, the resolution for printing
Buffalo Harbor reports was debated all day by
Coombs, lIenly and others, and finally agreed
10.
In Committee Of the Whole, the Civil and
Diplomatic Appropriation bill was considered
Amendments were proposed aud rejected,
FRIDAY, Jan. 10.
In the SENATE, the bill organizing the Ter
ritory of Minnesota was farther discussed, and
passed.
Private bills we're then considered, and post
poncd.
The ill reducing postage was then taken up
and slightly amended. An amendmen, was pro-
posed to carry newspapers free for 80 ~ IS from
their office OF publication. No decision was ar
rived at, when the subject was postponed, and
the Senate, after an Executive session, adjourn.
cd.
In the HOUSE, Mr. Dixon, of Ct, proposed
q resolution that the Committee on Con mcrt c
provide measures 10 prevent the transportation
adopted.
The hill to pay the heirs of Antonio PachecC
$1,000 for a slave lost in the Florida War, wa
resumed. Messrs Toombs and Buel continued
the discussion upon it. A vote was taken, anC
the bill finally passed, 1ol TO 20.
The following is list Of members from tht
free States who voted 10 pay TO the tawny col
ored claimants of this black man Sl000-Clapp
Clark, Hammons, Williams, OF Maine, 4 Bird
.all, Maclay, Nicholl, Murphy and Tallmadgc o
New York, 81 Brady, Bridges, Brodhead Brown
C. j. lugersoll, Levin, Mann, Of Pennsy lyania
~ Cummins, Richie, Taylor, Of Ohio, . Dunn
Thompson, of Indiana, q MeClernand, Rich
ardson, OF Illinois, q Lynde, Of Wisconsin, |
Total from the free States 20.
There were so absentees--l7 from the Nortl
and 8 from the South.
After some debate on the Civil ard Diplomat
lie Appropriation bill in Committee Of The Whole
the House adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

TnE TEMPERATURE upon the Common in
Braitleboro, the past week, has been as follows
IA. NJ i2M sPM.
Ihnr.laN. Jan Is nl.nrc O & .ho,n ~ -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

SMALL Pox.-No new chfe of this disease OF
Nariolod has come to our knowledge There
is therefore no existing case Of either disease
except the one mentioned BY US las, week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26

The SENATE was not in session.
The HOUSE spent two hours in discussing
the bill providing for Board OF Commissioners
10 settle private Claims and then adjourned, re-
tusng call for the Yeas and Nays on that mo.
ton. So the people are not 10 know who OF
their representatives are for working and who
for Sinking.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-01-26


We have been requested, bv many citizens
to put the public on their guard, in this vicinity
aud elsewhere, against rabd dogs, which are be-
coming numerous as well as dangerous. Within
short time, three have been Killed in this vi
cinity, believed to be under the influence of
liydrophoba. One, especially, passed through
this village last week, and, as we hear, snapped
al young man ON the road, and was afterwards
killed IN Gilsum, after biting number of other
dogs, and, II Is supposed, Some cattle. The dogs
known to have been bitten have since been kill.
ed but II is probable others were bitten, or are
likely to show the symptoms of the disease from
some other cause. This is one of the seasons
when iiydrophobia is prevalent. We hear of il
IN every dircctioni and a number of most horri-
BILE cases OF death from this disease have occur
red IN various parts Of the country A Young
man from town Just over the line in Alassacbu-
sets, IS now in Boston, trying IL any thing can
De done for him, as he was bitten BY a mad calf
some three weeks since. In view OF these facts
and the future danger to be spprehended, meas
ures should Immediately be taken to secure The
public from HARM In the first place. il would
be a great abatement OF public nuisance. II
one halt OF the numerous ours about in all our
towns were shot without mercy. They are of
no use to the owners or any body else, unless il
TO bark at travellers and brighten children.
From he Boston Transcript, Jan. 22.
Miss Sarah Crehore, formerly of Boston, was
bitten by dog at Newton Corner, ON the 2lst
September last, and the wound, after suppurat-
ing, gradually healed. Being on a visit to some
friends at Casteton, W., on Tuesday last she
was seized with symptoms of Hydrophobia, and
continued to grow worse till Friday when she
died OF that disorder
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-13

O. The Washington Republic, the Or
gan of the Administration endeavors to JUS
tify the removal of Patrick Collins from the
office of Surveyor Of the port Of Cincinnati,
by claiming that his removal has proved
that he was fdefaulter to large amount
In these days when the people are taking
cognizance of the violation of their pledg-
es, it becomes necessary for whiggery to
seek some means justification; but it some
times unfortunately happens that they re-
sort to fasehood to secure their end. Such
appears to be the case in this instance. The
Cincinnati Enquirer denies the charge that
Mr.. Collins is defaulter, and after stating
that both he and his successor, Mr.. Bono,
have been very sick, says:
sSuch being the condition of Mr.. Collins
and Mr.. Bond, Mr.. Collins could not well
deliver to his successor the books, papers,
and monies in his hands. The safe contain
ing the monies, &C., belonging to the Gov
ernment, Mr.. Collins has not seen or touch
ed since the 18th of June, when he was
stricken down by sickness. He is ready to
deliver all over to his successor when he is
able and ready to receive them. The count
ing of the money on hand will take several
days.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-13
Arrival from Chagres.
New ORLEANs Amor,

NEW ORLEANs, August 4.
The steam ship Falcon arrived last night
from Chagres, bringing As passengers
She has on board $l7O, 900 gold dust.
The rainy season had commenced at
Chagres. Much sickness prevailed.
The Captain ofthe Falcon reports he
saw wreck shore at Providence Island,
supposed to be Col. Stand, from this port,
bound to Chagres.
The Falcon does not bring any news
from San Francisco later than already re-
ceived by the Crescent City.
The statement that Gen. Smith had TAX
en- refuge on board a ship from Mobile, is
false.
Real estate high in San Francisco Ho-
tel named Parker House rents for $95, 900
per year.
Former bad accounts from the Gold Re.
gions via. Mexico,proved false. Accounts
from the Mining Region very favorable.
The ship Philadel pbia, from Phlladel.
phia. was burned to the waters edge ut
San Francisco.
General Riley had summoned Con-
vention to meet at Monterey on lst OF
September to form plan of government.
PLAIN Dealer.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-13
Great Fight at Padduk, Illinois, Flat
heads vs.. Regulators.

The southern end of Illinois has been in
state Of war for several days. The Regu-
lators, or honest population, number about
500, and the Flatheads, or thieving popula-
ton, about 800. The Flatbeads, by their
aggressions, had at last aroused the Regu-
lators to more rigorous measures. They pro-
cured writ for the arrest Of some Flathead
leaders, and got the officers to summon
posse to aid them. On Saturday the sFlats"
assembled at log house, numbering about
IS, all well armed, and stationed as in fort
The Regulators arrived on the ground
and summoned them to surrender. 1t was
refused. Leave was then granted for all
honest men to leave the Fort; about 26
left. The Regulators then charged upon the
"Flats," and soon caused their precipitate
flight. During the charge there were two
"Flats" killed and three wounded. Three
Of the Regulators were wounded mortally.
The country is in great excitement, and
they are after the Flat Heads in all. direc-
tons. They are determined to run them out
Of the country-some fled over into Ken
tucky.-Plasn Dealer.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-13
No CrOp-N0 Taxes.

According TO the present banking laws
Of Ohio, says the Ohio Patriot, if the Banks
make nothing during the year. they are
exempted from taxation,-or in other words,
the law provides that they shall pay six per
cent. on their dividends after deducting
losses and expenses. If this is just in re-
gard to Bankers, why would it not be equal
ly Just in regard to Farmers? The pres
ent year, in many parts of the State, the
Wheat crop has fallen far short of an ave-
rage; and in some sections, it is an entire
failure. The wheat grower has not only
made no dividend, but has absolutely lost
bis whole years labor. Yet the whig law
makers, pretending to be the friends ofe
quail taxation, require the Farmer to pay
whether he makes or loses; but totally ex-
smpt the Banker unless be has been sue
cessfdl in his operations! This may be
'0h'g Justice, but it certainly has no affinity
to the genuine article of that name.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-13

VIII ether cur detni.s are strictly cortc
or not ,one thing is certain tfey ore te
lievea in Florida. and the authorities Of
me 81 n'e are promptly acting in reference
to this belief.
Go v. Moseley hos issued equisi,ion for
lar &c number of vountee re-. md VIII
prose cute war Of removal or exterminn.
tion. We have heard of III reouisi,ion
anon ming to the number of e We hundred
and that it necessary i, will be further in.
crea sed. One company has al ready len
Tallahassee. One hundred men will be
mustered into service at jacksonville, bv
Col. Pons, to morrow, and double .ha,
number we learn are in readiness. Reoui.
sitions have likewise been made on the
other counties in East Florida. There will
be no lack Of volunteers from, the State,--
And from the we'll known character Of
Gov. Moseley, we are satisfied that the
Indians will be removed-if no, by the
General Government, by the State Author.
ities
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-13
From the New York Herald
An American Fleet Ordered to HAVANA
The New Orleans Abduction Case.

l, appears that Com. Parker has been
ordered to proceed with the home squadron
to Cuba, and demand the release of the
Spaniard, Francisco Rey, who was abduct-
ed, as is alleged, from New Orleans,
through the instrumentality of the Spanish
Consul at that port, and conveyed clandes-
timely to Havana. This promptness is
very commendable, and we rejoice at this
action Of the administration in the matter.
Commodore Parker should not only de-
mand the release ofthe Spaniard, but should
likewise obtain reparation for the insult
which the Spanish Consul offered to our
flag. The pride Of the Spanish Govern
ment Of Havana will, no doubt, be touch
ed by this movement on the part of our
government, and they may possibly refuse
our demand, and show fight. We hope
they will, and that it may be necessary to
thrash them into doing right. If they do,
we will have chance Of sending Gen.
Scott and few mustangs TO Cuba, to try
the mettle of the Cubans.
We hope, too, that the administration
will take proper notice Of the interference
of England with the rights of American
citizens in Mosquito. Mr.. Abbott Law.
renee. of Boston, will not, it is said, go on
his mission until tho month Of October.
He, however, is not q fit person to manage
such business. He wants the necessary
talent anu mind. We ought to have a spe.
ciaI mission for the purpose Immediately,
or authorize Mr.. Bancroft to settle the
matter, although he is almost too much
English in his feelings, having been toe
much praised and courted by the aristoc.
racy of that country. The whole power
of the government should be invoked in
the matter, rather than permit the British
government to carry out its views in regard
to the drunken and besotted protege o.
theirs, the boy-king Of Mosquito. We
should also despatch q minister to Nicara
qua, to consult with its government on the
subject, and unite with it in driving the
British away. This matter must not BE-
allowed to get cold, for the insidious gov
ernment of England are no doubt playing
q deep game there.-one that, il not nippe'
in the bud at once, may give US q grea
deal of trouble hereafter.
The administration made great mistake
in regard to the expedition in search o
Sir John Franklin; but they can retriev
themselves by acting promptly toward
the government Of Cuba in the one case
and that of England on the Mosquito ques
,ion in tie other.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-13
Advancing Backwards.

John Van Buren,, at the Cleveland con.
vention, declared that he preferred tho cleo
tion Of Taylor TO Cass, and signifed bis
willingness hereafter to vote for q slave.
holder for President. In the absence of
any apparent necessity for his volunteer
declaration, one naturally socks for the
object in making this new lead. In this
progressive age it does not astouish us 10
see parties, new and old, carried forward
by the powerful current of reform, Oh 10
new and more exalted ground; bu, i. seems
this great leader of free soilers has struck
an eddy and is rapidly advancing back.
auards. Last fall this teacher was too
sensitive to give his vote TO northern map.
whose every feeling on the subject of slave.
ry accorded with his own, for merely d;c
(ering with him on cons tiiu:ional cues.
ton touching The power of Con gress over
slavery in the territories. John should bs
reminded that many democrat, even A.
mong the hankers, have long since deter.
mined to vote for no more slayeholdinp
Presidents. What will the original abolii.
tionist now embodied with the free soilers
think of this easy accommodating trai, in
the character oil the barnburnerf Will
they, who for years have been so rigid in
their politics as not even 10 vote for a man
who would himself vote for a STAKEHOLDER.
take the back track with their leader, ,6s take
so strange step for mere apparent exoe-
dency' We think not. We have neyor
doubted the sincerity of the majority of the
anti-slavery party. We never have, nor
shall we ever quarrel with them for their
an,i-slavery sen iments; we only find fault
with them when they, as last fall, follow
mere whim to the detrilnent of that party
who think and feel with them on ali the
real substantial matters, and differ with
them "only when they follow an illusivs
phantom The real basis Of genuine de-
Inocracy is equal and exact Justice 10 all
men. The democratic party have been
constantly opproxima,ing towards the per-
lectlon OF that principle, in their s.eady,
successful opposition 10 all sorts Of partial
or unequal legislation; and in the proper
course and order OF things every offensive
feature in our government and laws will
be blotted out. No restraint except tha,
imposed by the constitution, will be suffi.
cient to check their onward march ill oil
men are made politically equal. Pure
democratic principles lose nothing By being
adopted by zealols or demngogues-.hsy
ever gain by this. Their adoption by the
crafty and designing only proves that bad
men, to practice upon the masses, are fore.
ed to assume an homes, garb-"they believe
and tremble.' We never have said va
would not vote for stakeholder for Pres
dent, but we now say that we prefer not
doing it, and from the signs of the times ws
confidently hope that the necessity for So
doing will henceforth very seldom occur j..
unless the easy reasoning that led Mr..
Van Buren, to prefer the election Of Tay.
lor 10 Cass should embolden the slayeocra.
cy to make honors easy, by putting pair
of slaveholding candidates ngains, each
other.- Youngstown Republican.