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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

esy A nobleinan advised his son to keep in
ferior people ut distance. A tradesman,- who
overheard the admonition, said 81 am sorry,
my lord, you did not give the young gentleman
this advice before he got so deeply in my debt"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

Ha- young lady Of Portland, it is said, is
endeavoring to form an association among her
female acquaintance, the members OF which shall
refuse to admit any young men into their society
who ara not pledged 10 Temperance painciples.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

60 AIr Dodge gave US a capital concert on
Thursday evening Of last week. Although his
fame as comic singer had preceded him, and
excited high expectations, yet the audience gave
unmistakablc evidence that their anticipations
were more than realized.
Mr. Dodge certainly possesses comic talents of
the highest order, and both his acting and siug-
ing in that line arc admirable. They were new
and fresh. His wit and humor were delicate
and genuine, and none of the coarse vulgarities
and negro bufoonery that characterize most of
the travelling minstrels
We never attended concert where the audi
ence seemed to give way to more hearty, unre-
strained mcrriment, and to enjoy tho perform
ance with more zest II will doubtless be graft.
flying to many who did not, as to many who did
hear this concert, to learn that Mr. Dodge will
favor us with another, on Thursday evening, 29th.
Programmes will be circulated early next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

SUICIDE FROM SLANDER.- Hagerstown
(Md) News states, that on Tuesday afternoon
9Th inst, in that place, respectable young wo-
man named Maria Woods committed suicide by
hanging herself in the garnet of her dwelling
The only cause assigned was the circulation, by
a young man of the place, Of reports dcrogatory
to her character.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

FArAr AccrpFST-A lad named Sheriden.
10 years of age, in attempting to jump upon
train of cars at New Haven, fell, and was run
over and killed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

gsy A woman in Cincinnati has been arrested
on a charge of suffering her children to starye
to death. She is Incorporate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

esS Judge Cranch, Of the highest Court in the
District Of Columbia has decided that Mr. Balm
is entitled to patent as well as Prot. Morse
This breaks up the odious telegraph monopoly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23
From Washington.

The U. s. Senate continues in session, acting
upon nominations and discussing the Mexican
protocol. 1t has decided against the right Of
Gen. Shields to a seat from Illinois, on account
Of his not having been a citizen Of this country
the length of time required by the Constitution.
The National lutclligencer says that the rneu,-
bers Of the Cabinet are so pressed with business
that it is absolutely impossible to answer the nu-
merous letters they daily receive.
II appears, from correct construction of the
Home Department bill, that the Secretary Of the
Interior has larger amount of appointing au-
thoriiy in bis hands than falls to any other De-
partmcnt except the Post Office The manage
mcni Of Indian Affairs, especially, which is now
to dcvolve upon Secretary Ewing, carries with
it an immense deal of patronage.
The following appointments have been made
by the President, with advice and consent Of the
Senate:
John Petics, Of Windsor, U. S. Marshal for
Vermont.
Charles Hudson, Navy Agent at Boston, in
place Of VIM +. Parmcnter, whose term has ex-
pred.
George Evans Of Ne, r. T. Paine Of y. c.
and Caleb Il. Smith OF Ind, Commissioners tc
examine and settle the claims Of citizens OF the
United States against Mexico.
1t il stated that Gen. Taylor is quite Indignant
at the appointment of Mr. IIannegan as Minister
to Berlin. Mr. Webster says he looks upon thu
nomination as one Of the mos, disrcpuiable thing
recorded in the history Of our Government
The policy Of .he Administration Is general.
understood to be, not to make removals from Of
fee, cxeeP, for incompetency, unfaithfulneSs, o
brawling partnerships and in such cases, am
also when vacancies occur, to appoint Whigs.-
No reasonable man can complain Of this in vie,
Of the long and rigorous exclusion Of the Wing
from Office under the General Government.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

ca We owe an apology to those WHO were
misled by the price of the ti,keis to MIR Dodse's
concert, as advertised by us. Mr. Dodge gave
tho proper direction to us, and it was entirely
an oversight of our own that the error was not
corrccfcd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

ssr Obadiah Dickinson has been appointed
Station Agent at Bernardston, on the Connect
cut River Railroad--Alr Bradbury, the former
Agent, having gone TO seek his fortune in Cali
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

EsS Worcester is hard place for daily papers.
vet succeeded in making living business. The
Telegraph is the last whose death we have to re-
cord. The Spy continues a lingering existence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

CT A cabinet-maker in Charleston, s. c., ad-
vcrtises Cradles and coiIins, with all necessary
intermediate furniture"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

g4r A houscloss man named Jones applied for
lodgings ut the Watch House IN Boston, but not
being satisfied with the accommodation, len in
search of better quarters
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

g. Slavery has been abolished at Cayenne.
The blacks assembled in thousands, and thanked
God and the Governor for liberty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

H75- vcsuvius, after long period of tranquil
lity, has commenced launching out rather furi-
ously within the last month"; We are not aston
ished at this, and We only wonder the mountain
contained itself SO long, for il really became the
only party in Italy that had not INDUCED in an
outbreak. - London Punch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

60 On Tuesday evening, the house of Mr.
Amos Burroughs, in Gill, was destroyed by fire,
which caught from furnace used in boiling sap.
None Of the furniture was saved. The house
was a large one, and quite valuable. Loss about
5 22OO; insured SIl0O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

Educate THE ARMY."-The Duke of
Wellington says, and his saying deserves to be
written in the largest letters, over the Horse
Guards, and round every cannon's mouth, 1t is
time that ignorance should cease in the British
Army" And it is high time; but we hope none
OF our military readers will have their vanity
wounded if We venture to put the following
questions: When the aforesaid ignorance ceas.
es how long will the British Army last p Is it
to be expected that some 10000 men will quiet
~ walk into field to kill, or to be killed, when
they are in state to reason? Depend upon it,
they will not do it to please any body Blu, still
we cry, as loudly rs the Duke Educate the
Army."-London Punch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

Meas To THE LAsr.-One OF the lasi official
acts Of james X. Polk, was his appointment Of
cadets for instruction at the Wet Point Military
Academy. IN addition to the number to which
Congressional Districts in every portion Of the
Union are entitled the President is authorized
yearly to select from the country Eat large" ten
others. The day before he retired, hc appoint
ed them, selecting from the free States only hro
Of the whole number. This Is the smallest spc-
ciinen Of revenge upon the North, that even Polk
himself ever cxhibited-N y. Globe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

PHRESoLoGIcAL TEsT--.S Secretary Clayton.
We heard several years since, before Phro-
nology had assumed so important place among
the topics OF the day, an anecdote tending to H.
lus,raie truth claimed by the advocates Of that
science. A celebrated manipulation. while pass
ing between New York and Washington, saw
among the passengers, one, the size and shape of
whose Uranium attracted his undivided attention.
lie Immediately aeeosied him, ssyiag, at the
same time, that his organs OF memory were de-
that the Phrenologist ventnred 10 assert, that
while he never forgot what he once acquired,
his memory was so capacous rs to retain, almost
verbatim, whatever he had once read. II is a
fact With reference to Mr. Clayton, that his or
gans Of mind are not only OF the very stronges,
cast, but his readiness Of acquisition is almost
unparalleled. It furnishes, also. leaf in the
history of Phrenology OF no mean character.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23
State Legislatures.

j. p. Norton, Of Tisbury, has petitoned the
Legislature Of Massachusetts, for leave to import
and hold slaves to till his farm. He and Mrs
Norton are trying TO reduce Southern theories
TO practice
The Virginia House Of Delegates has passed
a bill, continuing iuries of seven, instead of
twelve men.
turc, exompting from attachment homestead
not exceeding $500 in value; to take effect from
and after July next
A bill has passed the Michigan House Of Rep
resentativcs to establish State Normal School
The members of the Iowa Legislature have
voted themselves each gold pen--thus becom-
ing State pensioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

REFORMS ~ THE NAVY Humanity weeps
over the defeat, in the L. 5. Senate, Of the be-
nign Reforms ia tle Navy, demanded alike in
the name Of Christianity and by the spirit OF the
age. It was not to have been supposed that a
body as enlightened as the Senate OF this Union,
in tue middle OF the nineteenth century should
reject proposition abolishiug Rum and Flos-
ging in the Navy
But ihere is hope in the future. The World,
in many respects, grows better. Il is an age OF
Progress. This Government viii not long con-
tiuue to create the necessity Of using the Lash
by furnishing the means Of intoxication TO its
Sailors. Another session of Congress will com.
plote what this one communicable. Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

RgTURSiNG FROM TIE WARs-ln CONVEX
salon with friend Of the legal profession few
days since, we heard an anccdote related which
was one Of the most iorcible lessons Oh the gen
eril subject of war with which we have ever met
The son of aged parents went to the wars, aud
left them to wait for his return. Their watch
was a long and anxious one and the night Of
their loncsomcness seemed TO be continually
growing darker. They trcmbled at every sound
of joy, aud turned pale at every roar Of cannon,
lest il might herald some new victory and cOnse-
quenl mourning. Month after month passed by
with more Of actual suffering TO those old hearts
than many war.makcrs bear in all their lives
They read with anxiety the papers every day,
and took terrible interest in the extras which
others bought with avidity, and read with excs-
nations of joy. Worn out with painful expect
alton, the old man died, and the mother waited
now alone the return OF her son, or the news Of
his fall.
This mother waited long and had the mourn.
full JOY of receiving at length the battered and
useless body Of her son, with but remnant Of
life in it, and what glory he, unknown among
his thousand comrades, brought back from Mex
leo Tending him with careful affection for tn,
few weeks that he survived, She at length gave
>him IN to God, after he had sacrificed himself
Oh the altar Of his country. She is now alone
and her loneliness, her long days and sorrowfu
nights must preach powerful sermons to mel
who know her history, against the unrighteous
ness OF WARY. !. journal Of Commerce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

The town officers Of Winchester arc as follows !;
To,ca Clsrk-John Severance.
Sslseinies--Asahel j. Humphrey, John Cook,
Elisha Hutchins, Jr.
The vote for Governor siood-Chambcrlain
1855, Dinmoor i5s, Berry "a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-23

The Wing candidates for County Officers an
probably elected, on very close vote
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-07

DENMARK AND TiiE DUcnEs.--A signal victory
 has been gained by the Danes over te Holsfeins al North ZArtaad. lt was announced 10 the Minister ot Copenhagen h the following ielegFsphlc des- patch from the eOmmHndes of tho Danish squadron: "'fhe commandaRt al FFedonia demanded transport vessels for upwards of SO0 persons thirty Of whom were officers. He expects they will arrive at Co., penhagen tomorrow. Enemy totally deleated. Oar victorious army were pursuing the etemy Their batieTing guns have been taken" It is said the Danes have taken koIor. The Hungarians continued to carry on their unequal struggle with Indonitable energy and courage
 Adviees from Vienna to the 7tir have been re- ceived. The statements of victory won by the Ban oI Jellachish prove aitoe untouBded.
 The imperial troops the right bank of the Danube afier leaving Raab followed the returning Hun gafians, and appear 10 have obtained some advan- tage at Aes, where II was said 800 HungaFians were made prisoners. The Austrian headquarters had been removed to 3abyiona, where the Emperor was. The Hungaians have returned to Camp Works. The head of the brigade was thrown from the light bank of the Danube 10 Csmoras, from which point Manacuhert, with twenty squadrons of horse kept up fire with fifty guns for eight hours. But their infantry remained in the entrenchments. One field battery ventured beyond the protection of the guns in the incampment, and regiment of Austrian light horse attacked and captured the battery, cutting down the greater part of the men at the guns. The Russian corps having entered Pennsylvania, succeeded. after obstinate resistance in taking Tomasses Pass which was strongly forti- fed. The Russians forced their way through with hayonets and entered Constadt on the 3iih Of June Eleven cannon standard were the trophies of war this day. The Cossaeks succeeded Fin capturing General Weiss, who was wounded and handed over 10 the Austrians. Other accounts from Transyl- vania state that other Russian corps entered the dis tFct after sharp action with the Huns The Austrian garrison at Raab had been compelled ic surrender the fortress letter from Vienna states that the hnngarians had retaken Sygigiten, and opened the Diet on the lst Intelligence had been received by the Belgian Journal, that the ist and 2d of July Dembiski, with the corps d'-aTmes, reserved of veteran troops drawn from the army of operations, numbering s0,000, had attacked the Russian army of ll0,000, in the deGles between Miscoley and AtIan No details of the battle have yet been received, but the Hangsrians were seen marching next day with 50,oO0, on their way to re- intorce Georgys, and Denbrlski, with 50,000 men was pursuing the remains of Paskewith's army. Jadstadt was fearially bombarded on the 7th but held out. The garrison hoisted the black fag, in token that they would rather die than surrender.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-07
Indian Disturbances in Florida.

The mail this morning brings us an extra of the Savannah Republican oi the 2tst ult, containing the following important news from Fioriia. allusion to which has already been made in ielegraphic despatch published by us; [Picayune.
 By the us Mail steam packet ocmulgee, Capt Wilson. we have received intelligence via St Augustine, that the Indians have again begun to renew their former crueltes. Our intelligence is from most reliable gentlemen, and as but part of the settlers could be accommodated on the boat in which they escaped. it IS feared that te next news Will be still more deplorabIe.
 From a passenger who came on the Ocmnlgee, we learn that MT. Russell, who was wounded, had pre- vioasiy had difficulty with ihe Indians, and it may have been personal revenge that prompted the 10 shoot al him. This is more probable, as he received five wounds, and as there were but five India.s seen. each one must have fired al him.
 Below we give two letters from our correspondents, to which we refer for the particulars of ke outrage
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-07

A pleasant little story is told of Queen Victoria and the corn laws Daring the second year oi her sovereignty, and while yet maiden, she was one day skipping the rope relaxation from the pres sure of official duties. Lord Melbourne, the Pre- mier, was experimenting the royal amusement She suddenly stopped and, tarning to him with s thoughtful look. (the of State doubt cloud ing her brow,) said: My Lord, what are these corn laws which my people are making such noise aboutg' Said the courtly Premier in reply: Piease your Majesty, they the laws that regulate the consumption of the staff of life in your Majesty ~dorninions" ''lndeed,' reioined the Queen, shave any of the staff officers of my Life Guards got the consnmption7 Poor ielIowsi' Her Majesty then resumed the skipping of the rope.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-07

HeHderfai Escape from Deah, ,on the 18th ult., near Macon, Ga, the wife of Major Henry Wood had most providcatsl escape from death. shewas standing in the garden, near the house. having on her person al ths time gold watch, with gold guard chain, which passed roand tltp neck. The electric aid slTaek the ehain melting ii entirely From the chain it passed througa tine watch, par taiiy destroying it, Thence it escaped down her clothing. doing no further damage untl t reached the shoes which literally torn to pieces Mrs. Wood was of cnurse, knocked senseless al the time but uhder the usual remedies, after partially recovered, and is doing well. She was severely seorehed around ths neck, immediately where the chain rested, and was also injured in oae nf her feeii bat, in other respects, escaped unhurt-
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-07

Fatal RencouRtev, W gather the following par tlcuars of the fatal rencounter between udge Camp belt and Mr. Austin, al Paducah, Ky, on the 9tli ult., from the Paducah kentackian of the Huh ult son of Mir. Austin publishes a card in the Ken tuekan, in which he says that he and all his family freely forgive Judge Campbell and his language goes to exoaerate the Judge from all blame in the transaction, Judge C. wished to withdraw from the canvass for the convention after this occurrence bat the citizens ot Padueah held public meeting, and | requested him not to do so: "a
 ''On the 9th inst unfortunate rcncounter be- tween the Hon. James Campbell and Benedict Aus tin, occurred at the court -houss which resulted in { the death of Mir 4. Mir. A. and Judge C. were both candidates for the convention. Mr. A., at Mir. Al lens house some weeks ago. used very insulting and contemptaous language towards the Judge and his family. No notice of his remarks was taken by the Judge at that time. They afterwards met on the stump at "yatt's camP-ground, where Mir. Austin was very polite and courteous towards the Judge and after the speak ing. Judge C. remarked to MT A, in friendly way, saying: Benedict. felt a little incsined to give you Akng for your conduct at Aliens; but your behavior to day has been such that freely forgive you" They then shook hands and dined together
 "Mr Austin, on the 9th inst. in his speech, Wa. very insulting, and charged Judge Campbell with ialsehood. The Judge politely asked for an expla
 nation, and inquired of Austin if he intended 10 that all anecdote which he had told was uatrue oI had he Judge C told falsehood, Mir Austin, il very insulting manner. remarked: !" Your state ment was us false as he'll" advancing towards the Judge, thrusIng his face in that of the Judge anc telinehng in his face in a hostile and menacng st tilude, They were on the Judges platform. A, MT A. advanced the Judge struck hiin feeble blow with his fist; Mir. A. advanced and struck the Judge several blows ia the face; the Judge was driveg back to the steps, far he could retreat wlhou danger of being thrust back wards over the stepi some feet high, he still facing Austin, drew pisio and fired, killing Mir. A. instantly. The Judge i'm. mediatey gave himself up. On the 10th inst. he was brought before court of inquiry, four magis- trates sIting, and Was discharged without dissent ing voice."
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-07

Attempted Assassination and Robbery. The Louisville Journal of tho l6sh nit. contains The following accoant of an astsmpt ai murder and robbery.
 An attempt was made, between eight and nine o'clock on Saturday night, to assasslnaie David Mer- Etweathef. Esq, of the pro-slavery candidates Tor the convention in Jefferson county. He had been in the ely. and was returning to his residence oD horseback, about seven miles below this. the river, When within about half uie of home he was aecosted with, by man sitting on a stump " Is that MT. Mcrriweatherfs And Mr. M. having answered in the aIKrmative, the man said that he had been waiting at his Mir. Merewether sl house some time to give hlm a letter. Mir. MeFriweather told him to 10 his house. as Be cssId soi read the letter in the dark The then said that there was another man with him who had some impor tani business to transact with Mir. M, and the latter invited both to bis house. His horse had got about three leagths ahead when he was fired at, the bal passing very cIose to his breast and striking his umbrella, which rested In his facinges. The dis charge of the pistol frightened the horse, which threw Mir Merriweather, Not having any weapons about him. with the exception of pocket-knifc he remained lying still ol the ground. One of the assassins. who had been standing hack and was not at all seen by Mir Nj, remarked to the other: You saved him" "l did that" replied the other; he wont trouble the emancipationsts any more. John, get the horses ready. We must leave here now d---n quick. I'll see whether he has any dimes.'' The assassin then came up 10 Mir. Merriweather, straddled over him, took pocket-book filled with papers ont of his coai and putting his hand in Mir. Ms vest pockets, when the latter took hold of hum by the breast s:h hand, and with the other cut him across the throat. The assassin halooed to his friend for assistance, at the time rising and pulling Mir. Merrweather up. Mr. NJ. then cut him in the Jeff hip and shoulder. Fearing his acco,Dpce, he dsengaged himself from him and ran some distance through field, where he sunk down from exhaustion. Hero he remained about ten minutes, when he proceeded home. The assas- sins were traced ty ihe blood from the wounds in- fieted on of them by MT. MerrwestEer, for some distance. He thinks that the man whom he did not negro, from his language; the other a white man. about five feet eight inches high. Each had horse.
 A reward of $500 is offered for tho detection of the assassin-- S250 by Mir, Merriweat,er and S250 by the marshal and deputy marshal of this city.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-07

Grand Pictyrs Header, did Ii ever eeeur to you that. when the glorious daw of the millennium shall burst forth upon your astonished vision; when the pillars of the earth sifaii be unpaved, and creation sla rock upon it's broad basis when the stars shall shoot Inady from their spheres, sad when you orb of day, he rolls In his meridian spieaior shall involve the earth in one general eonhagratioR; we say, did It ever occur o you that amid this wreek of matter and this crush of worlds when Hea- vens last thunder slia shake this subiauary sphere that you can smile UndIsmayed OCT is ruins. con soled by the pleasing reflection that you have paid the last farthing due tue printerl