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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

Fire AT CHELsEA-We learn that serious
fire occurred a, Chelsea, on Saturday last
George Leslie, Esq, of that place, sends US
the following account Of it -
"This Saturday morning, at A o'clock, the
Orange County HOTEL in this village, was
discovered TO be on fire, and in an hour the
building was nearly consumed. The Hotel
was large one; and, as the County Court
was in session. every room was occupied, and
there were nearly pne hundred persons in the
building. Al the fire org,"a'ed near the CEN
ire of the building and was not discovered IN
Ill about the time il burst through the roof, il
is certainly wonderful that no lives we're lost
and no one seriously injured Perhaps The
narrowest escape was by Hon. ]. p Kdder,
whose room was enveloped in flames when he
awoke, and who only had time to escape, car
rying his clothes in his hand, and leaving be-
hind gold watch worth 5000. The Court
aud nearly all The members of the bar were
boarding at the house, with several lawyers
from adjoining counties, and nearly every room
they occupied was cleared by them of most
that was valuable. Judge Underwood saved
most all his effects. The Court has adjourned
to February 10Th, when ample accommodations
will be provided for all visitors. Another
house will be opened on Monday next.
The heaviest loss falls upon the owner of the
premises, who will lose some SO 900 not GOV.
cred by insurance. The entire insurance il
SO 900 in The Vermont Mutual. Mr.. Merrill
the lessee, will lose probably $780, and of III,
boarders, Mr.. Hyde about $3.50; while the
help, many of them, lose their entire effects.
The night was still and the cold so intense
that the flames all tended toward the centre o
the building, thus rendering it an easy matter
comparatively, TO save The many buildings which
we're about the hoiel in every direction. Prob
ably there has not been so favorable night 70
such FIRE during the winter. and had Their
been wind, the village must have suffered sc
verely. "-DanriNe Star, 3la.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07


chase Of the slaves would entail on the State,
and the agitation which may ensue BY ;he
last census there were in round numbers $4,000
slaves in Missouri, valued al $4,000, goo.
Our railroads when completed will have cost
that sum, and the State SO far from being i'm
puverished by the expenditure, will be much
richer than il was when those great works were
commenced. few years hence the Stale viii
be better able to loan $50 600 900 than it is
now to bear the burden of SIS, O00,0 900 given
TO the railroads. aud no one can say that this
burden is ouerous. England, with national
debt of 81 900 900 900 gave $4,000 900 to
the Jamaica planters as compensation for
emancpating their slaves. Even as financial
question there is nothing startling in it, espec-
tally when il is remembered that land could
double in rofue simultaneously with the passage
of the constitutional amendment authorizing its
enactment.
There need be no perncious agitation, and
even If there should, it is the penalty which we
canno, avoid paying at some time and II is
easier 10 pay it now than 10 the future. Who
that irdtches passing erentS and indications, is not
sensible Of the fact that great internal conruls,onS
dudH The Stare S0tcs Better 10 grapple wih
the danger in time, if danger there be, and drert
il, than ,cdit until IL becomes Formidable. One
hing is certain, or history is no guide: that is,
that slorcry cannot be perpeiudtcd anychere.-
An agitation now would be the efInrt of the so.
cial system 10 throw off a disease which had
not touched It's vitals hereafter it would be
the struggle for life with a mortal Sickness
But we do not apprehend any agitation more
violent than has been forced upon us for years
] by the pro-slavely politicians. Agitatng the
slavery question has been their constant business
and nothing worse has resulted from itihan their
elevation to office-no very trihing evil by the
way-and the temporary subjugaton ok ansas.
Besides, we know that all the Free States
emancipated their slaves. and England and
France theirs suddenly and we have yet to
learn that dangerous agitation arose in any in
stance"
We have itaicised passage in the last
paragraph, which teens with signihcan, sug-
gesiions--with suggestions which all thought
ful men in the slave States would do well ia
ponder and TO heed before i, is too late The
Missouri Democrat concludes its article with
words tina: deserve to be noted and applauded
"SPEKlNG FOR OURSELVES, WE NOW
TRUST OUR FORTUNES AND OUF
FATE TO THIS GREAT CAUSE OF
EMANCIPATION"
When it is remembered that St. Louis is
next to Baltimore, the foremost city of the slave
States in population, intelligence, wealth an'
enterprise, this movement On the part Of he
representatives in the Legislature, backed "
by her best newspaper, presents an aspect lha
cannot fail 10 command the deepest sympath,
North
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

At meeting of the stockholders Of the Con-
necticut River Railroad, held in Boston on the 2lst
ult., the following gentlemen were chosen Direct
field; Ignatus Sargent. Boston; c. P. Huntington.
F. B Crownngshield, Boston; H. W. Clapp,
Greenfield; Winthrop Hillyer. Northampton; Ro-
land Mather, Hartford. The railroad company
are about to establish tclcgraghic communication,
for their own accommodation, between Greenfield
and Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

The Barre Gazette says that John Stanton. Of
Phillipston, was frozen to death on the road be-
tween that place and RuyalstOn, on Saturday night
9th ult. lie was returning home from the latter
place with his brother Michael. On the way Mich
ael stopped at house to warm himself, but John
refused to stop-being within c mile of his home,
where young wife was awaiting him. He only
went about hundred rods. when he sat down in
q snow drift, where he was subsequently found by
his brother, dead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

FIRE IN WESTMINSTER We learn that the dwell
ling-hOuse and out-buildings with nearly all their
contents, belonging to Henry Kellogg Of westmin-
ster, were destroyed by fire the night of the Sd
inst. The FIRE originated, is supposed. from
defect in one of the chimnies. There was an insu-
rance on the premises of $4,000. The buildings
were erected few years since at cost of over $5-
900. and constituted one of the ncatest and most
beautiful residences in the county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

The Boston Traveller has recently ordered one
of Hoes celebrated ten cylinder presses at cost
Of $4,000 This is the fifth that has been order
ed, none Of them, however, being yet in operation
The New York Herald takes two, the Tribune one
the London Times one, and the Trarellsr the fifth.
We are happy to chronicle this evidence Of pros
perity The Trdrellcr deserves success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

The Supreme Court have sustained the decision
Of the Franklin County Court giving judgment in
favor of stilphen against the Vermont and Canada
Railroad, whose conductor put stilphen out Of the
cars at place not usual stopping place, because
he did not pay his fare.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

Warrington writes from Boston o the Spring
field Republican singular statement. He says
that the directors Of bank in the vicinity of Bos-
ton. held meeting within six months and chose
q committee Of their number to burn lot Of old
mutilated bills to the amount of sixty thousand
dollars. Of course the bills were burned-for
that was the vote Yet it is remarkable that, since
the conhagratiop, $4,000 Of the same bills haze
been redeemed al the bank.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

SPANISH CoISs.-Some Of the business men of
this village, following the example of the Post OF
fee Department and Express Offices, hesitate to re-
ceive the Spanish quarters, eighths and sixteenths
of dollar, fer more than 20, 10 and cents re-
spectivey They will not probably refuse them in
payment of outstanding debts. Those of our read
ers who have such coin on hand will do well to ex-
change il at par soon as possible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

Gov. Newell, of New Jersey, walked from his
residence at Allentown to Trenton, twelve miles
through the snow, Tuesday morning before his in
auguration. the roads being impossible by teams.
lie was accompanied in the laborous journey thro'
the drifts by candidate for the attorney general
ship, and the feat has probably secured it for him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

The Spring term of the Castleton Medical Col
lege commences Feb. Goth, under aattering auspi-
ces. new and perfect chemical apparatus has
ny new articles for demonstrating the other De-
partments, which evince discrimination on the
part Of its faculty Of making it worthy of a more
extended patronage, which We have no doubt it
will receive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

The Worcester Bay Slate announces the failure
of Henry s. washburn & Co., the extensive iron
and wire manufacturers in that city. The failure,
it is said is likely to prove q bad one Mr.. WASH
burn is one of the most public spirited citizens OF
Worcester, and his failure in business will be deep
ly regretted by the public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

Lake Champlain Is frozen over from shore to
shore, m event which has not before happened so
soon as this for seventeen years. The cold wealth
er Of week before last put an embargo upon na1i-
CATION.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

Wilbur Davis has retired from the St. Adams
Messenger, and assumed the editorship of the
Woodstock Standard, which has now dropped the
word Temperance" from its title. It is to be a
political paper. aud will advocate Republicanism
as we'll as Temperance,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

In consequence of difficulties met with in filling
some departments Of instruction, the Trustees Of
the Woodstock Medical School have concluded to
suspend the lectures for the next Term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

PnrsTox KING was elected, on Tuesday, United
States Senator from New York, for SIX years from
the ith Of March next, in place of Hamilton Fish.
whose term then expires. lie received every re-
publican vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

The merchants and business men Of Burlington
have signed IN agreement not to take English shil-
respectively. Being Of less value than the Amer
lean coins at the rates at which they have hitherto
passed in that section. they have driven them near
" out Of the market.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07
Address D. c. Linsley, Mid.

small sum II costs. Address d. c. Linsley, Mid
debury, Vt.
I'VE understand that second edition of the
Essay on Morgan Horses viii soon be given to the
public. 1t will be revised from the first ond con-
tain some additions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

70 Among the marriages of the present week,
We cannot omit mentioning that of our friend r.
Fletcher Lamb, of St. Louis. with Miss Dunklee,
of West Brattleboro. The parties are well known
in this county, and the kind wishes of host of
friends will accompany them to their distant home
in the far West.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07
News. Notes, and Varieties.

A meeting OF the Board ef Directors Of the YER
mont State Agricultural Society was held at Bel
lows Falls last week, at which it was decided to
hold the next State Fair at Montpelier on the 9Th,
9th, 10th and 18th days Of September next
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

when IL was ascertaned that he was at BELOW,
Falls Circumstances which transpired about the
time of his defalcation being discovered fastened
suspicion upon him as being concerned in the rob.
berry. On Saturday he was brought before thu
Court Of Common Pleas at Worcester, when bc
was bound over for trial Under $40 900 bonds, and
committed in default.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

POPULATION or BRATTLEBoRo YILLAGE.-We
are informed by +. II. Fessenden, Clerk of School
District No. p that the population of this district,
which composcs the Village of Drattleboro, was,
on the first day of January, 27e5. The number
Of scholars, 58l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

I'VE think most of our village readers will rec
ognize the original of the following portrait, which
We clip from lIarper's Weekly Journal Ed. Pho
Mkt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07

Ihe weather Tor week past has been warm and
cold by turns, with more or less wind and rain S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-07
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

DPATrLEDoRo AcADENY.-The Spring Term Of
cannot forbear calling attention to a new feature
that is about TO be added to its facilities for educa
ton The old academy building has been entirely
rc-modelled and rebuilt and converted into large,
pleasant and commodious clearinghouse. So far
is practicable, it is to be conducted after the plan
adopted with so much success at Mount Holyoke
Female Seminary. hedomestic arrangements will
be in charge Of a competent matron. The prcccp-
tress-a young lady from South nadley-will board
at this house and exercise general supervision
over the inmates. We are sure that this arrange
ment will not only cheaper the board Of those who
avail themselves Of the advantages thus afforded
but it will prove beneficial in imparting practical
instruction in the important department Of house
keeping, branch of education altogether too much
neglected by young ladies Of the present day. The
academy. in all its departments seems we'll provi-
dcd with efficient and faithful teachers.
Rev. Mn. Busn's LEcruRE.-The second lee
tnre Of the course was given on Wednesday eve
ming by Rev. Mr.. Bush. His subject was TYPES
and Printers" In his lecture the speaker traced
the history Of the "art preservati,c Of all arts"
from its first invention by the Chinese down to the
present time; sketched its successive improy ements
and glanced at the influence welded by the press.
In contrasting the printing presses Of the present
day with those in early use he spoke Of Hoes eight
cylinder press. capable of throwing off &c, 900
sheets per hour. He might have told his hearers
that one was now in process Of construction by
Messrs. Hoe for the New-York Herald that would
print 10000 copies per hour. 1t is no easy task
to keep posted up on the improvements in this en-
CINE of moral and intellectual power.
The next lecture of the course is to be given on
Wednesday evening Of next week by Rev. Mr..
Deere Subject-'John Howard We cannot but
hope that the will be well attended 1t is OF
home origin, and therefore deserving of the more
encouragement.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08
seIetteo poetrp,
MAIDEN REsoL UTIoNs.
BY MARY F. T. TUCKER.

BY MARY F. r. TUCKER.
Oh! I'll tell you of fellow,
Of a fellow have seen,
Who is neither white or yellow
But is altogether GREEN
Then his name isn't charming
For it's only common BILL
And he wishes me TO wed him.
But hardly think will
He has told me Of Ii cottage,
OF Z cottage 'mong the trees
And don't you think the gawky
Tumbled down upon his knees!
While the tears the creature wasted
Were enough to turn mill
And he begged me to accept him,
But hardly think will!
Oh he whispered of devotion,
OF devotion pure and deep,
But it seemed so very silly
That nearly fell asleep!
And he thinks il would be pleasant,
As we journeyed down the hill,
To 60 hand in hand together,
But hardly think will
He was here last night to see me.
And he made so long q stay,
began to think the blockhead
Never meant to go away.
At first learned to hate him,
And know hate him still;
Yet be urges me to have him,
Bat hardly think will
am sure I wouldn't choose him,
But the very deuce is in it
He says if refuse him,
That he could not live minute
And you know the blessed Bible
Plainly says, We mustn't kill"
81 I've thought the matter over,
And I rotbar or,ass I will
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-08
TOWANDA:

sbnrsoap Alorninn. 5annarp s. 1851.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-17
FARrAx CouRr-HousE. Nov, lG, Is57.


d Editor Of the Star: The statement in the Star In
regard TO the fight between myself and Weber, IN
Georgetown, is wholly incorrect. The facts are
overcoat, and having thick buckskin gloves,
sitting on my horse, and having In hand the hal
ter OF another horse, which going to Iced, at
the door of the stable of Mr.. Richard barnes, and
present, and among them Weber, who commenced
onyersaflon with me In regard to q horse trade
had just made with MIR. barnes; the conversation
proceeded for some time, and w ebber got into pas
should fight him; persons Interfered and requested
me to take no notice of him, was disposed to do
so, and attempted to move my horse of, when Web
Der, Stripping himself got In front oil the horses and
swore that should not leave without ii ght; upon
this, and finding there was escape, said to Web
Der If Lothng but fight would suit HIM, he should
have II; and dlsmounted immediately, and before
had time to pull of my gloves, was knocked down
by w ebber arose. and was again knock ed down;
and on my third attempt to rse, again knock ed
that hight at arms length with man so much ov er
my size rs w ebber was useless, made rapid rus h
at w ebber, seized him and threw him and gaveshim
a severe and mcrited beating. 1t is apparent that
ted, IN INV gloves and overcoat and had been dis
posed to use such Instruments, had time to put
them on. The truth Is, however, / never saw iron
knuckes, or any other kind but natural ones in my
myself, ard prides himself as scientific pugilist
This IS true statement of the occurrence, and i'll
be vouchsafed for, not by fancy but by several
respectable citizens oil Georgetown, and from Viz
gina, who saw the whole.
The fact Is, previous to this occurrence, some
eighteen months ago, Weber made his treats hat
he would thrash me, and seek his opportunity to do
1t. on account Of my preventing hum from beating 3
weak and slckly IN Fairfax county; .and this,
suppose was the opportunity sought.
IL JAMES W.JACKsoN,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-17
G E OR TOWN AFFAIRs
Corrssposdsses Of TAs STAY.

GEoReETowN, Nov IL, 1857.
At the adjourned meeting Of our City Councils
last night, owing, we presume, TO the inclemen-
CIV Of the weather, the Aldermen were without a
quorum.
In the Council message was received from
the Mayor, suggesting that, according to usage,
and because II is eminently right and proper that
the Councils recommend that the 18th instant be
set apart as day Of public thsnkss living; re-
ferTed TO special COMMITTEES, consisting Of Mexsrs
Thomas, White and Seymour. ...-. 10
Also, that an ordinance be passed without de-
lay, Prehibltlng any person or persons from form
Ing any fire company without first having OBJ
tanned the permission Of the Mayor and Councils;
referred TO committee on fire companies and IRE
engines.
Also, asking that suitable place might be Sc
lected for depositing the manure, &c, taken from
The streets Of the city, referred to the police
mittee.
The petition Of Mrs Mountz was read and re-
ferred to ways and means committee.
Mr.. White, from streets committee, reported a
resolution making an appropriation 10 aid in es-
taelishing ferry over the Potomac at the Little
Also, from same committee, resolution author
ling the Mayor to invite proposals and receive
plans for bridge over the canal on market space;
passed
Also, from same committee, resolution estab-
fishing the grade Of second alley in Peterss
square.
Mr.. Thomas reported. from select committee,
resolution setting apart Thursday, the 10Th inst,
as day OF public thanksgiving: passed.
A message was received from the Mayor asking
an appropriation to defray the expense Of burying
Enus Reynolds; referred.
The Council then adjourned.
The canal boat Julia A. Elgin, Capt. Aud. was
robbed last night, while lying AT the wharf Of w
II X Ritter, OF FIVE bags Of wheat and two
Of corn, We understand that a black fellow by
the name of Wesley Price was seen early this
morning with the corn and wheat in his posses
sion. SPECTATOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-17
By J. C. MCGUIRE, Auctionser.

TRUSTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE I'M
PROVED REAL ESTATE NEAR THE CENTRE
MARKET.-By virtue of deed an trust, bearing date
on the I'D day of September 1857 and duly recorded
made for the purpose of the settlement OF the bust
at public sale on MONDAY, the 5tin dsy of October
VS., at O'Clock p m. on the premises. Lots Nos.
ana IN square Nc @ 81 and the improvements;
site the Centre Market loo feet ON north street
and 81 feet inch on Lau venue and improved
wItha large and substantially built story brick
building covering the entire lot and containing sew
eral stores, halls, and other rooms. Lot No. front
ing 80 feet on north street, and ~ feet Lousi
ana avenue, and improved with small brick and
frame teneinents.
The above property is located in one of the most
rent Of sseS rep ano1m' and is ven snu noa
Hasup Il Weedsn's and Lot No. I, with the build-
ing thereon, will be sold whole and Lot No. dl-
Vided INTO two bulldmg lots, fronting each q feet
north street and q feet inches Louisiana ave-
nue. The sale offers opportunity 10 capital
Terms Of s,le: One third cash and the balance in
g. ~ 10, "a 30 and IS months, for notes bearing inter
est from day of sale secured by deed trust upon
the property: and ifnOt complied with in SIX days
after he sale, the property will be resold, upon
weeks notice, at the risk and pense the default
ser. CHAS. :. WAT.LACH,
JOS. H. BRADLEY,jr.
Sc a -eo6ds JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auct.
til MoNDAT AFTERSooN. HovPe emil eG9 3D. at H
oc S-eod&ds JAS. C. MCGUIRE. Auct.
IL The purchaser of Lot No. l, with the build
ing thereon at the above sale, failed comply with
the
day of November 1857. at O'Clock D. the pre-
and offers to capitalists desirable opportunity
Terms as at former sale.
f GgAf il. s i KRAdtAcEE.
nn-eod&ds JAS. C. MCGUIRE. Guct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-17
BaltImore Markets.

street and Ohio IS IS
w beat Is little lower and prices are nominal
rorn is unchanged; old white 72s75c., do yellow
72a13c.
wnisky is steady; City 22a22Kc., Ohio 22kc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-17

NEW foRK, Nov. is Flour is nrmer sales Of
oVc0 bills State - sass; Ohio IS l0a5 IS; South
ern has advanced lOc.; sales at IS 2Oa5 SO
Wheat is heavy; sales 3, 900 bushels; southern
white 81 3Vol So. Western white 81 l5a1 %. ditto
red 81 OPAL Is. Corn closed with an ADVANCING
tendency sales are unimpoTtant; mixed s3c
Pork has declined 25c mess SIC 50al9 IS Beef
is unchanged Lard Is firm at lOalSc
Whisky is steady; Ohio 23kc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-17

SPECIAL NoTIcK.-For Perfumed Breath, White
Teeth, and Beautiful Complexion, use 90 Balm of
loo Flowers" For dressing Ladies' hair use
" Woodland Cream" a new pomade il causes gen.
tlemen's hair to curl beautifully. Price SO cents
each. A. D.. .,.tv w y. FETRIDex & Co.,
Prsprietors, New York.
Sold by all the druggists. i 49, nH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-17
BOARDING,

ROARDlNG.-Mrs. RUFF has taken the large
- and commodOus house, No. 56 ID street, near
7th, where she intends TO rent her Rooms, furnished
or nnturnished, to single gentlemen, or gentlemen
and their wives, with Board. Transient Boardsrs
the day. nls-ims