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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-03

crab 10 representatives o. which are foGaa Ave n
any other part Of the globe, though they were largely
distributed over Europe in several geologiea. perods
This character Of the North Amer, 6sh fsuns u =
nfcnIisr that 10 abiding 10 H. l have often been
tempted 10 apply TO II the epi,het OF od-iasnoos5
Two of these cunous fishes occur even IN the STATE q
Ney-York-the gar pike and the so-callsd mad6sh-
and The oilers are scattered over othe' para Of the
country. shall. of course, introduce full secoont
Of these romak able relics Of past ages IN my new ps.
nosed work for they throw as much hight upea the
physical condition OF former pesods "a the history OF
our globe, as the ruins OF Egypt and Ninevsh would
fnrnish upon the history of those periods IN tie life Of
mankind could they be restored 10 their forme. speu.
dor before our gaze aud studied IN the full Animation
of their greatest prosperity, a. may lnyes gste
living arimals. May no, add 70 a., this TIA. there
are tea,ures in he eubry chic growth Of animals which
sigrifv "A /, were, the patural growth OF msnkndf
Sc true is !. hat while civilization has g-siu,ly
estrareed man from n-tnre, higher degree OF INTEL
ectusi culture brings US back and nes.er TO its
wonders.
iect, r.maD, with great regard,
Rev. SANrEL osGoop Domestic Secretary NeN-rors Hs
gentleman es,nted letters from lafayette,
Hamilton ard DeKalb, and specimen o he hand
writing of Washington. This last Stems 20 be M
s,rrctiors TO spies or scouts. II is as f)h)ws:
Az late accounts as possibly be o1;alned 10
brought to this place by Sunday noon, the l'h Inst
September sv,,
OF the precise situation of the enemy OF ork Island
Long tslaud--aDd Staten lsland-Aamlng he Cofps
on each 4 where Posted
Krow where General Cinton's head z =. ae-and
where Gene raj knyphausen s.
Learn whether the enemy are throwiog ny any other
voIAs on Long Island beside those az Brooslyn-at
what pisces \ of what kind-whether open or en-
co,cG-large or smal& for What purposes hey seem
intended
Description at least shoud be hai--aud the szs
Of ,t-if plan can be had
The state of the Gsuison respecting prov -lons.-
Wien the Cork deet is expected ard what otoe'
vessels snIvc-
sPartculGr account 20 be obtained OF tho Enbarca
tion that is talked-kuow when It vii lake place
where dos.inod-snd whs; corps il will cons,s. Of
Attend particularly 10 every movement Of thu
enemy
III auire what their latest accts from ,le Southw m
are and OF what nature.
TIE paper of the evening was b. John G. Shea OF
the eli e and Character Of Cora konthie, Sichem o
Onondaga." 1t was quite long and gave a saccnc
history Of the Old Chiefs life warrior and ChEs
tap. The paper was loudly chocTed c, rs cloee.
Members were then invited 10 collation. in th'
library, WHICH closed the performances.
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CONVENTION OF THE CENSUS MARSHALs.

CONVENTION OF THE CENSUS hAHSHALS.
Tie Convention Of the Census Marshals OF the City
and County Of New-York assembled last evening at
o u nnells, ccrper Of rhi-l.av. and T"eniieth-st.
Mr. AIDS, on behalf of the Committee on Resolu.
tons Offered the following which he put and declared
carried unanimously:
Rs,ored That Committee Of one from esch Wsfd, With The
Chau ard Secretary OF org~nizatn be PpomSsd TO
,sn the enactment BY the Legislature Of oil tmposetiny
the Of Supervisors paw the full lace % heir claims
sgsinst Il County and 10 obtain such other s may DO
deemed proper. =,
After iransac,ing some unimpoitant brsness, The
Convention adjourned subject TO the call OF its officers
II understood that the Convention will be called to-
geber at an early day 10 take action upon memorials
10 the Common Council and the Legislature.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-03

high rates Of duty combined With ne preser: hAa
prices are taken into con,iee-son; 6our snd rice in
ported from other countries pay q per initial; sugar,
lard and wsI candles, real a pound; soap - pc:
quinial
tember.
Yellow fever was raging IL some Of "a C VS. q Tie
inffrio-
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BURGLAR CAUGHT IN The AcT.-A nsn calling
hmse John detected z-s Hond.y uigtt ia
breaking into the buberhop sad 1g Il LIN Derr
Ne Roosevel.st. Re had oroE ens So
Y.c'ed trfi5s articles :hs h "a. .versd
Jussce Connolly iccGed him Up fo; iyt-
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SOUTH PACIFIC COAST.

Tie dates from TIC South Pacific Cost are Valpa-
raiso, Aug. 80; Callao Sept. Iii Pata, 18th.
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on to the advantage This revolution is good
leseon to all those who preach the false principle
that the only way to govern this people is by harsh
cruel and tyrannical measures. Dogs even would
revolt at much less cruel tr atmcnt than has lately
been exercised here.
Since the 18th of August last we may say there
has been no General Government, for that OF Car
rera was not noticed or recognized. Every State
is an absolute Independent sovereignty and is to
be such until the genera constitution is formed,
and of course, each one will have the right to say
whether it will adhere or lot to the general COM
pact. Vidaurr has the voice of, and represents
tie States of Nuevo Leon, Coahuila and Tamauli-
pas and though he declares he is addicted to the
plan of Ayutla, he is net guided wholly by il, and
has one of his own. But be true LIBERAL doubtless,
and from the temper of his mind as shown in his
notes to Iiaro Y Tamariz, take him to be one who
will form an independent Government of those
States and others that may join him, should the
general constitution 10 be given b. not of the most
liberal character, or that may, "a, all events, suit
his views which are by no means selfish and ap
pear to be for the general welfare.
Many of Senta Annals mnons are still in power
in various paIts. Blanco, the brother Of the EX
Minister OF War, who l0nded it over the good peo-
pie of Sinsoa in his time, has declared in favor Of
the revolution, and made himself Governor aud
Commander General Of that State and ta the dis
gust and terror OF the people is exercising the die
tstorial power there under the Plan of Ayutla.
In fac: be is going ON Just as he did under his late
master, with the exception that be puts al the
cash BOW in his own pocket.
There has been some disorder lately in Quere-
taro, but nothing serious. The people proclaimed
SamanegO Governor of that State at the time they
turned Cabrera out, (l9th nit y but he being i'll,
Carers, While in power, appointed Verdurzo in
his place, and he took his seat. A short time a.
terward, however, an itinerant chief dropped
along that way with few troops, turned Nerdurzo
out, and put Mesa in bis place. The latter is still
in power.
santa Alnas son, who figured as Colonel in
his fathers army, mostly in Miehoacan, was taken
prisoner few days since while on his way In dis
puise to Vera Cruz, with the intention OF embark
ing secretly from that port. The people OF the
village where be was arrested determined to
hpch him on the spot for his aboininabe crimes,
but be was preserved from their vengeance and
sent 10 Vera Cruz, where he awaits his trial He
il only about 9; yesrs cd, bat 10 one of the mos.
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CLOSE or THE FIRST VOLUME.

The frst volume Of Tnr VrRNoSr PnGNix
closes with the present number, although it has
been published but foriy-eisht weeks. The rea-
sons which have induced Us to make this volume
end at the present time rather than at the last
number in January are numerous 1t is much
better for our subscribers to commence their sub
seriptions with the New aud close with the Old
Year. 1t is, also, more convenient for US. This
is sufficient inlucement for the change, which
makes no difference with those who have paid In
advance, as they will receive the full number Of pa
pers to which they are entitled.
The unsettled accounts for subscriptions and ad-
yertsing will be made uRto, and include, the pres
ent number We trust those interested will bear
this in mind and see the necessity of Immediately
adjusting the same
The second volume Of nE PHOENIX will commenc,
next week under the most flatterng auspices
Grateful for past fayors, as advertisers say, ",
trust we shall so satisfy all the reasonable want.
Of those who desire good local paper, as to mcr-
it the patronage so freely accorded.
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G9c Dtrmont 4banir.
BRATTLEBoRo, VT.
THE VERMONT PHGNIX
II @ n IA Sc


Inc second Volume OF THE VERMONT PHH'-
Mn VIII commence on Saturday, January 9th,
Iaoo' Inc iirst year OF its existence does not ex-
pre- until tue end OF next month; but we have been
induced to make the above change in the commence
meni OF the volume, both for our own convenience
and that Of our subscribers. All who have paid
in advance will receive the paper until the time
paid for expires The accounts Of others will be
made up to the list Of january
IiIE PhGNiN viii be conducted on the same gem
era basis that has characterized its past existence,
ana which, We are happy to believe, has met with
very cordial approval 1t is the intention Of its
Lui'or 10 make u "a are Ne~sPaPer' In iurther-
ahee OF that desire It VIII give early and reliable
intelligence OF all events ani transactions OF inter-
est to its readcrs subscrye the necessities Of the
Farmer and all others engaged in industrial pur-
suits, by the publication Of timely and valuable
articles devoted to those subjects, from the pens Of
the best writers IN the country; promote the inter-
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Of Politics, Education, Temperance Science and
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Current, New York Hop and Wool Markets, Cam
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News, as made up from our own observation and
from the correspondence Of friends in every section
of the county and vicinity, together with digest
Of foreign and Domestic intelligencei and give a
carefully selected Miscellany Tor the instruction and
entertainment Of all.
In Politics, We shall be independent to express
such views as we honestly entertain, sustaining
at all times, with an untalieing trust, the great
,ha 80 20 an ,a .,.I Il, s,,,,. .ra,. !.
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RETREAT or THE BORDER RUIZ
EIANS.

The border ruflians have retreated from
Kansas. The ruthless invaders from Nilsson
ri hive retired to their homes, aud the terrific
ry which has lately been dcfiled by their pres
ence now enjoys, ut least, respite. Thus
much is confirmed by all the latest adyces
from what, but lately, threatened to be the
seat of war;
The cause of this exodus is still in dispute.
Both sides claim the victory. The pro-Slav-
cry organs assert that Gov. Shannon brought
the Free State men, or "rebels," as some of
the more violent call them, TO terms and
that "they agreed and hound themselves to
abide the laws, and assist in enforcing them,
until such time as the Supreme Court decides
the legality OF the Legislature, and, if so, ev-
err afterwards" Those of our readers who
remember how the border rufiians represent
ed the occasion Of their foray as a murder
committed by Free State man, when il was
afterwards proved to have been murder
committed by one of themselves, will have nc
difficulty in deciding how much credibilty i.
to be attached to their present improbable
story.
1t seems much more probable that Cover
nor Shannon wished TO relieve himself of tn,
deep responsibility in which he had involved
himself by his ill-advised proclamation; anC
that he was not prepared to assume one still
greater in encouraging the slaughter of th'
citizens of his territory by a lawless mob o
Missourians, who had stolen arms and ammu
milton from one of the United States arsenals
Acting under the pressing circumstances o
such dilemma, be very properly concluded
/ that it was safer TO trust the interests of Kan
sas to the pacific desires of the Free Stat
men, rather than to invoke the aid of the Dor
der rulIians, with the full understanding thu
he would, eventually, have been compelled t.
identify his interests with theirs.
From careful perrsal of all the report
connected with this raid, that have been mad'
public, we can come to no other conclusion
respecting this appointee Of President Pierce
than that he is wholly unfit for the mportan
position in which he has been placed. III
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CONGRESSIONAL.

"No Speaker elected yet" is phrase that
has, or should, become siereoiyped in every
newspaper Office in the country. During the
past week but few ballots have been taken in
the House of Representatives, most Of the time
having been spent by the leaders of the several
parties in defining their position and in smok-
ing out their opponents. The members from
the Southern States, particularly those who
support the administration, have been very zeal
Gus in their endeayors TO create discord among
those who support Banks for SPeskership.-
Monday, an attempt was made TO inierrogate
Mr. Banks in relation 10 reported expression
he made il speech in Maine, during the pend
ency Of the last election in that State Mr.
Stewart of Maryland asked Mr. Banks whether
he had ever said, under the above cireums,an-
ces, Let the Union slide" Mr. Banks repli-
ed, according to the Geographic report as fol-
lows -
Mr. Banks replied that in that speech he said
there might be a state Of things in which he would
consent to such result. He had reference to flu
ture contingencies, such as the prostration Of the
gigantic power Of the government to the support Of
the single institution Of slavery. He was for the
Union as the guarantee Of the rights Of the States.
history in the language of Washington, crowned
with immortal fame.
Mr. Smith of Va, said; 81 am not satisfied with
the answer Of the gentleman. Did you say, under
the circumstances you would let the Union sldel''
Mr. Banks; 81 have said all desire to say
Mr. Smith Of Va; 81 wish il to be distinctly un.
derstood that those who sustain Mr. Banks, vot-
ing for him with the knowledge that in a certain
contingency he would let the Union slide"
Mr. Grow of Pa. said; 81 ask the gentleman and
every member who has been here for the last toui
years, whether such declaration has not been re-
ported from time to time by some Of those who are
now voting for Richardson namely; that they ar,
willing to dissolve the Union and let it slide in
certain contingency We stand here to support
the compromises of the constitution, as it is ex-
planned by the fathers of the republic and contem
poraneous reports for over sixty years Wesay We
are not willing to take any other construction, OF
to consent that slavery shall go wherever our flag
| floats"
As many Of our readers see the New Yorl
Tribune and lis version of the proceedings Of
the House, we will append the following ex.
tracts from the Washington correspondence o.
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committed fatal Error in listening to the
murderers of Dow, and their version Of the
tragedy, and then ASSURING TO act upon such
information, without giyng the friends of the
murdered man an oppofunity to present their
case. He then further involved himself by
giving aid and encouragement to the border
rufiians, with the leader of whom Woodson,
his private secretary, WIS in close commun-
ion all the while. Thexact facts in relation
to the manner in which he impending contest
was finally averted will soon transpire, and
we shall then know whether the Governor
has taken a position to nlieve himself in any
measure of the odum which now threatens
to make bis namc unen'ably notorious.
In the mean time too much praise cannot
be given TO that noble baud Of men who, TO
resist the usurpa,ions of the slave power,
threw themselves ito the breach, aud there
hcroically resoIvcdto maintain the cause of
freedom and personal rights with their lives.
In the full conviction Of the business Of their
cause they calmly awaited the result, resolve
ed to do nothing wrong aud submit to nothing
but what was right, at the hazard of all that
men hold most dear. The friends of freedom
everywhere owe these men debt of graft
tude that can only be cancelled by life
time of devotion to those great principles
which undcric our declaration of indcpen-
dencc.
The moral force Of the weapons with which
the men at Lawrence were armed, should not
be overlooked. They were unanswerable ar
guments to the invaders, the mere presenta-
lion Of which seemed TO carry conviction. -
The Free State men, by their use, expressed
practical belief in the sentiment uttered by
Frederick the Great, when he said; "Sorne
how or other Providence seems to do the most
for the best armed and the best disciplined
troops"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-29

One Sunday evening lately, while the Rev.
DR.. We'ch of Albany was in the midst of one
of his most impassoned charity sermons to a
crowded house, an incident occurred which put
to test his poliieness and presence of mind. A
pair were waiting to be married after the ser
mon, and were to be called forward by tho sex
ton. But the latter official, having become alb
sorhed in drowsiness Of contemplation while the
doctor was speaking, was suddenly reused to
recollection by hearing the doclor exclaim, in
the course Of his sermon, "the spirit and the
bride say come" OfThe posted TO the wedding
company, and notified them that the moment had
arrived for the ceremony. They promptly o.
beyed the summons, and the bride and groom,
bfidemaid and groomsman, came marching down
the broad aisle in the midst Of his DISCOURSE
The preacher, seeing at glance, that mistake
had been committed, finished his sentence, de-
scended from the pulpit with dignity and com
poseure, tied the irrevocable knot, and returned
TO his pulpit to finish his discourse. The we'd
ding party were not at all aware that every
thing was not as il should be-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-29

PflGRiH CEEBHAroNs.-Tho landing Of the
Pilgrims was celebrated at Plymouth % Friday Of
last week. Senator Seward Of New York delivered
the address, which was characterized by his we'll
known ability. eoqueuee and power. The a,ien-
dance Of eminent men was much less than usual,
although the festival passed OF very successfully,
and afforded abundant enjoyment.
The New England Society Of New York was adj
dressed. on the sane ocoa@iop, ~ DR.. O. W Holmes
q Boston. The DoGior created quite sensation
By his structures on the Maine Law--whieh he con-
cluded would be unsuoecsfal SO long as the law Of
fermentation continued in operation, and his Sc
we're deuuneiation Of New England Aboli,ionists
whom he considered as legitimate oa-shoot Of
those stern, conscientious Puritans, by whom New
England was irst peopled. The Doctors loctur,
was evidently written for the amusement Of Ii,
Castle G arden-U nlon-saving- Committee It viii
be Of no service to the reputation Of its author
The above committee are too serious in their croak.
ing to hear with any cOmplaeeney. the subjec
treated with le,ity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-29

BIRrHs, DrATHs AND MARRIAGES IN MAssA-
oHusErTs.-During the year 1854, 81 ,997 births
occurred in Massachusetts, OF whom Il, 1859 were
males, Is, 400 females, and the Sex Of l76 was
not reported In the case II ,i67, the parents
were Of foreign birth, aud of 1910 of Ameri-
can birth, in the case OF 1883 ons OF whom the
parents was of foreign birth. Six hundred
twins were born, of whom 3l9 were males and
26s females. There were seven cases Of trip
lets, none of which were in Suffolk County
The birth of POS illeglIimale children is report
ed, of which 80 took place at the State Aims
house, Tewksbury.
The total number Of marriages in the State
during the year was I3,6sS, ofwhom 749s we're
Americans, 1897 foreigners, and in sac cases
one of the parties was of foreign birth.
The total number of deaths throughout the
State was 81, Ala, of whom 1880 were males
and 10, 5ss females of those, 1916 are report
ed to have died of old age, 46lo of consump-
ton 1857 of dysensory, lss of scarlet fever 4
of lightning, and the large number of 40 were
drowned Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-29

UNITED STATE STEAM FHoArEs.-The six steam
figates ordered to he built by the last Congress,
and for which an appropriation Of three millions
Of dollars was made, are rapidly advancing to
completion. They are named after some Of the
principal rivers Of the country, as are those al
ready in the service We have already had the
Mississippi, Missouri, susquehanna, Powhatan,
saranae and San Jacinto. The six now in process
of construction are named Merimack, Niagara,
Wabash, Minnesota, Roanoke aud -. The
Merimack is now nearly completed and will leave
the navy yard at Boston on a trial trip, in few
days. The Niagara will soon be equally ready
for service She was built at Brooklyn, after q
design by, and under the supervision of, George
Steers, the builder of the famous yacht America,
These six steam frigates will be great addition tC
the strength Of tho American navy but much
more remains TO be done for the adequate protec.
ton Of our mercantile marine, which is the first
in the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-29

FILLmUsrIERs ARREsTED.-The steamer North
era Light, which was to have sailed from New
York for Aspinwall, on Monday, was detained by
the United States officers at that place. About two
hundred individuals, mostly youth and young men,
were found on board without tickets. They had
sailed with the intention of going to Ncarauga,
where they were to have receive dtwo hundred
of land, according to their own statement, upon
their arrival The vessel was detained, placed I'M
der 100000 bonds, thoroughly examined, and
these emigrants without tickets put ashore. There
is 50 little doubt that these men were induced t.
emgtate for the purpose Of recruiting the military
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-29

Tnr FnfScn SroLIATroSs.--Mr. Clayton, in pre-
senting TO the Senate the memorials in favor Of
paying the long disregardcd French spoliation
claims, observed that at a future time he should
call up the subject and address the Senate on IT, -
The Presidents veto message was received last ses-
sion 80 late as to render il impossible for him to
discuss il fully lie believed the single idea upon
which the whole message was prcdicatcd was an en-
ror Of fact 1t proceeded the ground that claim
ants were paid under the treaty Of Louisiana Of
1903, but the records in the State Department
show not the fact.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-12-29

PRicEs OF MoiAssis, suGAR AND RuN.-The
exports Of run from Boston since the first Of Sep
TENDER last has been over 10000 gallons; so says
the Boston Chronicle The New York Ecoaomisi
Of the LIST inst, says the expectations from New
York have been large, reaching 900 gallons in
the preceding three weeks. The price Of New Eng
land rum, when the Eastern war commenced, was
thirty cents gsoni Il e now hf,y four cents with
an activity Of demand greater than the ability to
supply. Much Of this great rise is. doubtless, at
tributable to the action Of the French government
in prohibiting the conversion Of bread-stuffs into
alcoholic liquors. Molassos, in the same period has
risen from twenty-five cents to forty-nine cents,
and difficult to be obtained at the latter price The
market is entirely destitute of the article II is
said that an eminent house in Boston, says the
Chronicle, took French government contract for
100000 gallons New England rum, at price gov
ernel by the advance in molasses Sugars are very
high abroad, affecting the price of molasses. They
have advanced from 80 to 40 per cent within the
last year.