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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

The clipper Grapesioi which was chartered I'M
der the direction Of the New York city authorities
for that purpose, returned from a voyage to Pal
mas, Canary Islands, on Tuesday evening with
Lewis Baker, the alleged murderer Of Bill Poole, on
board. Our readers viii rcmember the affair at
s,anwix Hall, New York City, on The night Of the
9th Of February last As soon as it was known
who was the principal actor in the tragedy search
was made for Baker, but unnecessarily. He sue
ceeded in eluiing the vigilance Of the police; and
taking passage board the Isa5efia Jeaeeii, he
sailed for the Canary Islands on tho 10th day of
March, fourteen days having expired from the time
Of the murder to his departure. As soon as it was
ascertaiBed that Baker had sailed IN the Isa5elia
Jelrcif, preparations were made for his pursuit,
aud George Law, to further the ends Of Justice
generously rendered the use Of The wel-knosn fast
sailing clipper bark GraPs,loi. This vessel was
placed under the direction Of Judge Stuart, and
was sent to for the Canary Islands on the 18th
Of March. Before the Grapeshoi sailed, gov
ernment vessel, at the request Of the Mayor. was
directed to assist in the pursuit, and putting out
from Norfolk for the Canary Islands, she was
compelled by stress Of weather and eaky condition
to return to port. The GraPeshoi has performed
her voyage, aud succeeded in bringing the fugitive
back to New York.
The Gyapeshoi arrived at the Canaries ten DAYS
in advance Of the Ha5ella Jeloefi, during which
time she eruised off tho port. On the 17th of
April the latter vessel hove in sight, about miles
from Palmas and was soon recognized The clip
per Immediately fired u gun for her to heave to,
which request was complied with. The KabeHa
Jeiee was then boarded by the eight police officers
who had specially sailed for that purpose, and who
found Baker on deck aud arrested him. When the
true nature Of this proceeding first flashed on the
mind Of tho criminal he was remarkably sur
prised man. All resistance being useless he sub
miited to bis fate; In fifteen minutes he was on
board the Grnpeshot and under sail for home. Ba-
ker announced his intention Of making his way to
the crinea and engaging in the war in case he had
not been captured He Is now in the Tombs await
ing his trial
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19
LOCAL INTELLICENcE.

Arrest and Commitments. On saturday last
the premises Of Jim Sullivan and Jerry Minnehan
near West River bridge in this village, were
searched in pursuance Of warrant issued upon
application Of WIN. II. Pettis, ia Mnnehan's
shahty the officer found between two anl three
bushels of corn, the property Of Pettis and which
he alleged was stolen, the last named Irishman
was also arrested He was brought before Justice
Tyler on Monday, tried, convicted, and sentenced
to pay fine of $500 and costs, and stand commit
ted until paid
John Donovan, who sleeps in Minnehan's shan
ty was at the same time arraigned for stealing
Minnehau's family, who were summoned IL witness
ses, refusing to 'peach, p mol. pros was entered
in this complaint But Donovan having used
threatening language towards Pettis and exercised
a tumutuous carriage he was found guilty Of a
breach Of the peace, fined $500 and ordered to
give bail in the sum Of $4,000 to preserve the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19


rec,e their assaults against chiefly on the greunl
Of il Icing sscrd organization. THIS ptolnsen'
feature in the party at present eons'itnt,' ~
been assailed more frequently and per'e'e''heH
than any or all others.'
The Phunir declared tina, secrecy in political nc
ton was no new thing, tina, secret political soo'e
ties were formed soon aner the Revolu''oni ana
that the Democrats Of that period, or Republicans
as they were then called, insicad Of opposing 'ns
Fc,ienlists and their organization on account OF
their secrecy. established secret society OF Their
own. The c,iiior Of the Patriot, 10 his own peea-
larly choice diaees, calls this liei but the io-
losing paragraph elippel from this very article IN
the Poirioi seems 10 show that the chior thereof
hardly credits his own declaration, for he says
"The members Of the Washington Benevolent
eoeiety were nearly al from the arisioeratie and
early 4ni-h0liers, while the reverse was true Of
Taumauy is members xcrt the common people
the Vigorous and ambitious fruigner--iaen whom
Jetltrson aud jackson loved 10 initiate. The seere'
rulfs Of TammAny were the result Of associate ne
cessity. Revolutions successfully conducted ~H'i
airags BE- planned "a secret
We have talicisei portion Of the above thai
our readers may sec how far the admissions Of the
editor Of the Patriot go in proving Cur statements
false.
This Pairioi clitor tries very hard to insinuai'
that NC mis-siafsl, mis-rcprcscnted, or flashed
the otsc,s Of is secret ballot but, in hs version
II tue secret halo, law, he taeitly admits ell tha
we contonded To-, which was sioply this.
1T was then ,onicnled, on the part Of thcse nov
hostile TO The Amcsiean orginintion, that i Wi
necessary to o fo,cr's Independence that bis ye,'
should le secret unless be chdsc to make y public
that he ought 10 have the privilege Of acting viii
"a party without being known to at With H. Ih'
whelc reason aiaignel by It's professod champion
for rs adoption Wa tlnt 4 Che secret talbot aet
empowered men 20 vote for Whit eand dates thc'
flelsel without having tleir ates, actions or asss
cation kuos g. 70 The public"
7 It may be 4iAel why we d. not 50 into the sub
jet more al length, and point cat aad erpose To
lala.ious reasoning AMI opprobrious epithels Of tb
1 Patriot Tie truth is the game Is altogether to
small. "a woman once handel her crying bah.
to her husband, requesting him to make it hnsl-
It continued 10 cry til she got cut Of patience an
thea she called oat to her husband, al do wish yo
would spank the baby" YES said he u
mmblei atont for sonc time, and at length she an
( grily exclaimed, "Aini yoa going to spank tn
baby 30 al wcald, - he REPLIED ''but indeed, wiz
B. errr find any Place Oh. Z enough 70 fpHHk"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19


cue and landed them oil in safety AT Psnama on
The 81 inst. The steamer was valued a, io0,-
900, mostly insured ia England
The rains continued, the mines were produc-
ing we'll, aud confidence was gradually return
ing in commercial circles Snow had fallen 10
a great depth in the mountains. Large mum
bcrs of clerks and mechanics had gone TO the
mines, on account Of the stlgnaiion Of trade.
The news from Kern river still continues con-
iinucs contradictory, but il WAS generally sup
posed that the diggings were By no means as
rich as at first represented.
The know knoihings had been successful 10
the city elections all over the Stale. At San
Jose, however, they had been defeated By gen
eral fusion. Branches Of Freedoms pha-
lanx,' secret society, had been organized in
different sections Of the State. The Press
club Of San Francisco, are about to erect a
muaumeui to the memory Of Edward Gilbert
one Of the pioneers Of the press in that city
aud the first representative 10 Congress from
California. Tie steamer Surprise and one Of
the steamers Of the California steam navigation
company were 10 have race for $1,000.
The legislature had fixed upon April 3o,h
for adjournment, and the revival u the senate
rial question was considered very doahiful An
anti gambling law Of a very stringent chaFac-
ter. calculated 10 closa eneciu4lly al lie gamh-
ling houses 10 die State, had passed. both branch
cs Of the legislature. The kaow ng,hings had
Z iriumphed in tho municipal election of Portland
Oregon.--A party of Eve gentlemen were
drowned while sailing in pleasure boat in the
Ia e rr.fn.15.s- NJ a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

NAaING TowS.--'rhe early settlers Of
Barre. VI, did not like The name Of their town,
which was Wildersburgh, and determining to
have new name, they met together in town
meeting to talk the matter over. Oae Of the
leading men came from Barre, Mass, and he
wanted the town TO take that name. Another
prominent citizen came from Holden, Massachu-
soits, and he insisted that the iowa should be
called Holden. The people liked both Of these
names well enough, and it was finally deiennin-
ed that the question should be decided by
game Of boxing, between these two men. SO
the meeting adjourned to a new barn, with
rough heiniock plank floor, and the contest com
menccd. After boxing awhile, one Of them
threw The other upon the floor, and sprang up
on him at full length but the one who was IN
derneath, dealt his blow 50 skiifully, that his
opponent soon came in and rolling the Hol-
den man out Of the way, he jumped up and
sie...-lY isr1---- .-s n--ss 20 p...e ~ and
Bare il has been, to this day. The next day.
the man who won this victory had TO call on
the doctor TO extract from his back the bemloek
spliniers he had received while struggling on
the barn floor.-Hoiyoke Mirror.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

music &C., will be bad. The hall Is on the third
ioor Of the Town Hall building, and has been com.
pleted at a large expensc.--The dwelling house Of
DR.. W. p. Russell Of Mildlebury took fire on Tn.
ith inst, and narrowly escaped from being con-
suncl.-Thc st. Adams Tribune has been sns-
pendei and is now in that position. -Ex-president
Fillmore has been making tour through Vermont
lie was at Montpelier, last week.
The Grunge County Journal, the publication
Of which has been omitted for several weeks, Ia.
been united with the .arora Of De Veiiey here
tof.re published at Nevburg. and Is now published
at Bradford, under the charge OIL. J. McIndoe, as
editor and proprietor. The Journal i independ.
eut in politics, and makes avery crelitabls appear
ance. It deserves success.
The Montdclier Freeman Of the present week
takes ground against the restoration Of the Ms
souri, Compromise, thinks the introduction ofsuch
a test would be useless, and says
''Our motto should now be no more compromis.
Is with slayery--n0 more compromises Or compact,
with those who make them but 10 break them with
the first event that seems to promise then on d.
vantagc--no more plrieying With that Power
which has plainly shown that, on her part no
truce or treaty IS sacrel Aud, after what has now
passed. VIC would as soon enter into compromise
with the Prince Of darkness, with the hope con-
hning his operations TO given portion ofihe Garth
rs with Slave Power Of the SOUTH With the er
pcctatiou OF gaining anything in the restriction Of
her darling institution
The following IS the Official eauvass for Council
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

Mr. P. Park, the editor of the "Parkyille
Luminary." whose Office was destroyed by a
mob, was from Grafton. in this County. He
let for the college at Springfield, H., and
while there, pursuing his studies, the war
broke out between Texas and Mexico, in which
he enlisted, and served under Gen. Houston
He was at the massacre Of San Jaeinio, and
barely escaped with his life. At the close of
the war be returned 10 ILL.,, and received lieu
tenants commission; but left again to take
part in the border war with The Camanches.-
Mr. Park built warehouse at the place which
bears his name, and was only 200 miles from
civilization when he settled at PaIkyille. As
to the threat of hanging him, the Bellows Falls
Argus says, perhapslf they should try to IN
rest him with ''hempen cravat' they might
receive a dose Of minnie pills" The de-
scendanis Of Molly Stark and Ethan Allen, are
not often found with haliers on.-Poa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

The steamship Illinois arrived at New York,
Sunday morning, from Aspinwall, with 700
passengers and Sl,ll5,OOO in treasure. The
Empire Cfy arrived at New Orleans, Friday,
with California news Of the 18th of April.
The steamer Golden Age, which left San
Francisco on the I7th of April, with $50 pas
seneers aud $1,000, 600 in treasure on board,
struck rcek on the night of the 2sth ult., of
The Island of Quibo, about GIG miles from Pan
anna She was going al full speed at the time
Of striking, and the water gainel rapidly upon
her Perfect discipline, however, was main
tanned aiming the crew and passengers until
communication was held with Panama, when
'he steamship J. L. Stephens went TO their res
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

THE russEL RAnaoAn.-We now feel
confident that the Tunnel Railroad is 10 be built.
Men, teams, &C., have come on within week,
erected shan,ies, barns, &c, and if not already
at work grading the road, viii commence work
within few days, on the line of the road in
the west part of Deer6eld and south part Of
Shelbnrhe. Mr.. Collins, heavy contractor,
has taken two or three Sections at this end Of
the line.
T. 5. We are informed that every section
on the entire line is let and one mile of each
end Of the Tunnel. In short time, hands
viii be al work grading the entire line. From
80 to 100 men are now at work on both sides
of the Tunnel = Gree. field Ga-ctte.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

The remains Of the late George +. Sawyer,
Purser of the United States frigaie Cumber-
land at the time Of his death, (Which occurred
at Spezzia, in Sardinia, on the cath Of June,
1882 arrived at Boston short time since,
on board the United States soop ofwar Levant,
aad were conveyed last week to the residence
of his widow, at st. Albans, Vermont. The
funeral took place on the afternoon of Friday,
the lilh inst, and was conducted in accordance
with the rites of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, the Rev. Charles Fay officiating. The
services upon the occasion are represented as
having been unusually impressive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

We solicit correspondence from all parts Of this
and the adjoining COUNTIES, both in and out Of the
State. upon al subjects which nieres; the public
Al News, local occurrences, fires, storms, aeci-
dents, meeting. facts &c, &C., transmitted to ms
earlg, will receive prompt attention. Oar friends
by remembering this. can odd much 10 the value
Of TuE PnaNIx. "Original Poetry is not sought
er with mush avility by the reading community.
The latest quotations show it to bea very poor stock
iOr investment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

~ The editor Of the n. II. Patriot, President
Pierce's homo organ, says that the Democratic
party is desirous Of putting end to all undue
influence Of foFeign-born citizens in elections
Upon which the Louisville Journal remarks-we
guess the democrats party il they were to do it,
would be very much in the prcdieament Of the fell
low, who, wishing to saw limb from pretty high
tre, took his scat upon the limb while he performed
the operation. GAS soon as bad done the saving"
said he, 81 heard something drap."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

~ The numerous friends in this vicinity ofw
NJ Cory, Rsq, will be pleased to read the follow
ing paragraph which we clip from the Cincinnati
Daily Commereidi:--
"wri. VI Cory, Esq, ono Of the most able and
accomplished members Of the Hamilton County
Bar, has returned to the city, after protracted
tour in the Northern States for the improvement Of
his health.''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

K4vsAs ArFAfns.-we learn from tie Kansas
Tribune Of May u, that Coz. Bee,ler has issaei
his proclamation for new election, On the 2sl
inst, in the lst, or Lawrence district for three rep
ro.cntati,ss IN the ii, Douglas district, for
one councilman and two representatives; in the I'd
or Tesuulseh district, fis one councilman and one
representatives; in the 7th, sth, and 10th districts
60 three representatives; making in all two eoun-
eiltnen aud nine representatives,. The Tribune
N---s-~ 49, .-.;a.4ss-a- 49,. 49, e' 49,
Of the districts and rcfnarks;"Of course the pro-
slavery men viii have it all their own way in this
legislature let this election result as Il may -
Whether or not the Atehison mob Of Missouri
will again invade Kansas and atienp, to control
the votes Of actual settlers at the point Of the bowie
knife and a, the mouth Of the revolver, remains to
bo seen.
The TfibaHs further remarks, 'sThe Governor
has issued his proclamation calling tie Legislature
together. at Pawnee. the first Monday ofJnly next.
We also informed that the tnsj1rity Of the mem
bers have already agreed 10 adjourn Immediately
to the shawnee Mission. X. T., two miles from
Wesiport, No. let them 90 their length
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19
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The Phoenix win be printed OF present on
the afternoon Of Fridays. by this ariangementwe
arc enabled to give our readers the report of the
Cambridge Cattle Market, . and we feclquiie sure
that most Of them would prefer one days delay to
the omission Of that report.
" Those who wish to have their Probate Moth
ccs appear in the PnGNx will give directions TO
that effect ut the Probate ofise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19
I,,sToRIcAL MEMORANDA.

Our esteemed friend sc. W. H." stimulated
thereto hy tho suggestion Of another correspondent
that some 'man in each town in Windham County
should prepare short History Of his town. has
sen, us the following nstalment; Icing list Of the
Representatives from Putney TO the General As
sembiy" Of Vermont. frvm l77s to the present
time. We hope individuals in other towns will
follow this worthy example and contribute Of their
abundance to zurich the "His,orical' department
If tim Tdfruir.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

The post Office department has framed a Sc
ries of instructions for the guidance Of post
masters upon the introduction of the new sys-
TEN for the registration Of valuable letters
The plan will 60 into operation on the LIST OF
July next, on and after which date any letter
can be registered and receipted for on payment
of fee Of FIVE cents, extraordinary care being
taken to ensure its safe delivery at its desiina-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

ExroRT on SPE0iE.-Tlle steamer .9aanfie
which sailed from New York, on Wednesday, for
Liverpool, carried cut 81 1874 lO6 in spccie--the
largest shipment ever made BY one vessel The
English capitalists are now calling in their funds
to enable them to take the loan of sixteen millions
lately negotiated by the British Government
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

The pupils at the Norwich college crossed
the Connecticut river in boats, and were met on
the bank by the students OF Dartmouth, when
a Fight ensued, in which. it is said the polyiech-
uic boys drew knives and pistols, though, the
faculty coming % the rescue, nobody appears TO
have been wounded The instruction they re-
ceive has never prevented quarrels between the
inmates of the two institutions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

FIRE WonKs.-We would call the attention Of
the public to the advertisement Of Mr.. JAMES C.
HovEr, the experienced pyroteehnist. His works
arc too we'll and fiyorably known to require more
than a mere passing notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

EulonArIoN 10 KASsAs.-n you'll do well for
all those Jesirous Of enigratins 70 Kansas to fir,
81, doxn and "count the cost Pioneer lie j. al
Ways alicndel with hnrlsIiips that eau best he
borne by a previous knowledge u their existence,
and a preparation for meeting them. The romance
Of emigrAting toa new country, beyond the bouads
Of ei,iizaon may all be very pleasant, but the ae-
tual experiences Of back-woois lie demands men
Of stout hearts. patcui and enduring. Many are
induced 10 leave their homes IN the East for the
piaires Of Kansas, BY Portaiiure Of the ulti-
mate advantages 10 be reaiEed from such einigro-
ton. and without having sFs, fully considered the
intermediate trials, hardships AMI priva,ions to BE-
endured. Such was the ease, we apprehcnd with a
portion Of the party that len this place the 2oih
of March. Several have already returned. One
man we understand Is working for an Indian In
Missouri at sli per month to earn means to bring
him ho,nc again. We also bear Mr. Geo. W. Mich
ols conicmpliics returning to bis cd home in Brat
ichoro. OF the truth of the last report We cannot
youeh Lnt it Is unietiablc ;ha, many who are il
Kansas, defending. or attempting 70 dcsrd. their
rights from tho assaults Of Missoarians heartily
wish themselves back in their u mountain bocs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-05-19

~ win the Bellows Falls Argus give credit
when credit is due Pide, Court record in the qr-
gus Of the 18th.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-11-22

HAv We YOU r Z ID / I !
In every respest the p'pul entertaining and rsey
book Of the day

IL a r.
ii In every r..pe., Ii. popular entertaining and
THIRD IDIrIou ,sE ,EADr;
CROTCHETS AND QUAVERS;
OR, REvELAr oNs OF An OPERA MANAGER
By MAX M.ssrzsx
This book mshps decided bio among every elias OF Rad
Every paper notice. ii-some haiJ some 'aMp5-oa'
Read the following notices tb. pre":
Tie two mer surprsne men OF zoe n~' .u'pisoi eP"So
uDqusstis. ably Louie Napoleon and MAJ M,re,seh
Mar consider himself he Don ouiIote OF opera nror
We would very slsd exhibit be .tmse OF toe nefean
sies but 10 DO tiee to admirable sddess ~b vnieh be
DaBsses sa, curiosity Of hi. PaIsAn fenes on 90 Inn
porisnt sahec vtheut neurrne the least bso y. 20 ome
voplo ~ more ssce than hsve 81 eoO
nsnds ~. T. JJursa e ConmsrceL
M,r,tr,i tell. lis rory 10 ja.t 10 when 'aeh
tale Of petty squ.b wr.ebed lares and brilliant scenes
should Be- ted-ufpsy sly veoat ny sppeHsnee
Of raneor CT spite er sHdue sIaa'ion y . .pn
we would make eItr,e-s Kw- Ines ~here 10 en'ot 20
leave % sas We bad p.s ..'S soa &c nn nd
yboc, IT, &c 10 rich. in'u%eu,e ;os oesl, .nf
WHAT the al In all, it sma'ins and . YER, .n'ysd
DO. sheh cspno, bat ID 9TH d.si inter
e-.teh can read without 0r%,ss jsss1in. in
BE hud Q. bic bsor and hi. character df r.sI, the
vi t:i.. - .'si' rs
~. ,s. ne Ios 20 veil. .hish ID un .r 20 sss ,y
buy ad d.ycur with Osh sI9Siit' rel % nj. a., 20 i'm
n. atrocpee. curious pu ,lc behind the AID
hitit. many yesp OF managerial 'uecess and failure
He describes opsradOm 9th im%.o.e sSo, :oa .'e
rstbos." lBctoo E'eoios oaIst,s.
the which hey viii reh, copy" phs.d Ledger
- The very fret seId Of MS bow has ereat1s dl.s I'd
"Ths uip to Mexico l. . full Of Interest b, Do
mas. Perhaps, az b. history era yeny hsf 90 10 this
Vlune. he eOn'enplse eOniOuins 'p S,,asiTs Il 10
S.suTL FRENCH, Publi.hsr, No. III Nassau st, Ny,
and for sale BY a. books Hers asd ssena Copies mailed on
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-11-22
6pffial Notifies.

rrociama tion-MAYoB's OFFICE, Eew-YOrh, Nov. n,
Acknowledging dependence on Almighty God, and
ssy sensible that His mercy indebted for continued
peace prosperity and general psbs health while other c1m1
been sorely afflicted with pessnee and
tsvsaton called upon 10 return thanks and give
author Of being the protector OF our lives and
tAe dsperser OF oil the blessings we enjoy. ,
these sentiments and in pursuance Of custom and O.
the Proclamation Of His EIeeeney hyon H. Clark, Governor
Of that THURSDAY, the 10Th day Of
Hov.mb. ssde Cay Of praise Thanksgiving and
prayer call upon the people Of ihsCity 70 observe that Gay
- such, y ith all respect and soemnity.
Given under my hand and real the day and year Aforesaid
FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor