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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20
THE FLOUR TRADE.

We are indebted TO the New York Express for
the following statement of facts-whch we con-
densein regard to this radesor the last forty -four
years.
| During the two last years of the administration
Of Washington, 1895 and 1896, the average prices
were $l2 and $l6 per Dbl, During the admins
tration of the elder Adams, from 1897 to 1901, the
highest price $40, and the lowast ~. From
1901 to 1909, embracing the period of MI Jeffer-
sons administration, the prices averaged IRON $i2
TO $6.,-duringtAlr Madison administration, from
the lowest, during Mr. Monroe's, from 1877 TO
1925, the prices fell from Sl4 TO $4,--durng Mr..
Adalnss from 1926 to 1929, the only difference in
the average prices was $l-$5 being the lowest
from 1929 to 1887. the prices averaged from $13 TO
49, During 1887, the first year Of Mr. Van Buien 8
administration, the average price was 80, and du-
ring the present year it has been 81.
Thus it appears that the prices ruled the hIghest
during the Administration of Gen. Washington
which commenced in 1889, few years after the
close OF the revolutionary war. High prices were
also maintained during that of the elder Adams.
Prices very uniform, at moderate rates,
during Mr. Jeffersons term. Under Mr. Madison 8
adm inlstration, and during period of peace and
war, prices were high and auctnated. Under the
administration of Monroe, Adams and Jackson,
embracing period Of twenty years, prices ruled at
least two dollars below those of the preceding 20
years.
ed down the North River, New York. during the
past nine months Of the present year, <S9, 74l,-&
the full amount, at the the expiration of the year.
will undoubtedly exceed a million.-Upwards Of
1000, 900 bushels Of grain last year imported
into the city of New York. this year, thsrs will
probably be more
The great wheat growing States New York,
Pennsyivsna, Ohio, and laterly Indiana, Illinois
and Michigan ,-Virginia, Maryland and North
Carolina 20 some extent
We form little or no calculation as to the
prices of Flour for the coming winter The guam
THY Of wheat grown this year in New England has
been greater than that of any proceeding year, and
the crops of corn ii potatoes in this section have
also been good. Our demand for supplies oEFlour
from abroad, is consequently lessened. The wheat
crops throughout the counry represented TO
have been good-stil the high prices of bread
stuff continues. To what cause shall ascrbe
this fac?-to the low state Of the rvers--to de-
mands from the West 1ndi es and South America,
or to the rapacIous spirit of specuaron' The Ex-
press appears disposed to ascribe the exhorbitant
prices complained OF, in part, to the two first of
these causes;-we fear, however, they Justly
attributable to the latter.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20
BY A. G.. CHADWICK.

TERMS-THE CALEDoNIAN will be published
weekly at 1920 per annum, at 81 so il paid in
advance. If payment is made within six months
from the time OF subscribing it will be considered
as advance pay No paper will be discontinued
until all arrearages are paid, except at the option of
the publisher.
G7Advertisements will be inserted for the Gus
tomary prices Persons requested to state the
number of weeks they wish their advertisements
published, otherwise they will be inserted till for
bid and charged accordingly.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20

A LONG STANDING MILK SCoRE.-The Bos,
ton Transcript mentions that it is stated in a
Paris paper that man, forty four years of age,
in prison there, is detained for the milk which
he drew from his foster mothers breast. When
he was weaned, in 1885, his father owed the
nurse 300 francs, which sum WINS never paid 5
ami when the son come of age, he took the debt
upon himself, giving note of hand for the a.
mount. payable in two years with interest. AT
the time the note became due he was unable to
take it up, and it was renewed, with the addition
OF stamps, interest. and charges. This process
has been continued till the present time, when
the accumulated debt amounts to no less than
$1,000 besides 1213f for costs.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20

ANEcDorE OF GEN PUTNAM.-It is well
known that in the time of the old French war,
much jealoiisly existed between the British and
Provincial officers. British Major, deeming
himself insulted by General then Captain) Put
nan, sent him challenge. Putnam, instead of
giving him Il direct answer, requested the pleas
IRE of n personal interview with the ma or.-
He came to Putnam's tent and found him seated
on small keg, quietly smoking his pipe, and de-
manded what communication, if. any, Putnam
had to make. "Why you know" said Putnam,
IS I'm but Il poor miserable yankee, that never
fred a pistol in my life, and you must perceive
that if we fight with pistols, you must have an
undue advantage of me. Here are two powder
kegs Il have bored huie and inserted a slow
match in each, so if you will he so good as to
seat yourself there, will light The matches, aud
he who dares sit the longest without squlr'ning
shall be called the bravest fellow" The tent
was full of officers and men, who were heartily
ticl<led with this strange device of the " Old
WOLFF and compelled the major, 10y their laugh
ter, and exhortation, 10 squat. The signal was
given and the matches lighted Putnam con
tinued smoking quite indiferently, without
watching at all the progressive dimInuuon OF
the matches--but the British officer, though
brave fellow, could no, help casting longing, lin
gering looks downwsrds, and his terrors lncreas-
ed as the length of his match diminished. The
spectators withdrew one by one to get out OF the
reach OF the expected explosion. AT length,
when the fire was within an inch of the key, the
major, unable to endure longer, jumped up, and
drawing out his match, cried ont, Putnam, this
IS wIlful murder draw out your match, yield !"
my dear fellow" cried Putnam, 4" don't be in
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20

A JOKE FOR THE LApIEs.-rhe editor of a pa
paper in Providence lately informed his readers
that the ladies always pull off the left stocking
last This, as may he supposed, created some
little stir among his fair readers, and while in
positive terms they denied the statement, they
at the same time declared that he had no bust
ness to know it, even if such was the fact, sand
pronounced him no gentleman. He proves it,
however, by short argument. When one
stocking is pulled off FIRST there is another left
on; and pulling off this is taking the ieft stock
ing Off last'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20
HOW TO RUIN A SON.
l. Let him have his own way,

Il IIeL IIIITI HHVB IFS OWL way.
2. Allow him free use of money.
3. Suffer him to rove where he pleases on
the Sabbath.
A. Give him full access to wicked compan-
ions. . ..
5. Call him to no account for his evenings.
6. Furnish him with no stated employment.
Pursue either of these ways and you will ex-
perience most marvellous deliverance, or will
have to nonrn over debased and ruined child?
Thousands have realized the sad result and
gone mourning to the Philadelphia Oh
seruer.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20

AMERICAN MARBLE.-All who visited the late
Fair Of the American institute must have OBJ
served the variety of beautiful marbles which
were shown coming from Black River, Wind
sor County, Vermont. There are Mt the point
mentioned eight different quarries each produc-
ing marble different from either of the Others
These different marbles beautiful if not
more so, than any foreign article of the kind
which has been produced in our market, and
the quarries can be worked at comparatively
tri1ng expense. A stock company has been
formed and one-half of the stock, one hundred
thousand dollars, has already been taken up
We are satisfied that if any stone workers
other capitalists will cnll on Mr. Hook Hills, at
the American Institute, number lS7 Broadway,
and look at the specimens of marble which he
will show as coming from these qunrries, and
examine the documents touching this matter,
they will seize upon the stock with more avdi-
ty than they would upon twelve per cent con-
soils. Mr. Hills leaves the city in few days,
and as we take lively interest in all things
which tend to render our country independent of
foreign productions, we hope that those whose
interest it may be to do so, will call and inform
themselves on this subject.-Ne,0 York Cypress.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20

Interesting to Farmets.-As much has been
said, says correspondent of the New Bedford
Mercury, respecting the advantage of planting
Potatoes whole by cutting, an aged gentle
man of that town has, the last season, carefully
proved the following result - One Hill, where
one whole potatoe was planted, produced 2
lbs. One po!atoe cut III Two pieces, 6 l.2 do
one do cut IN three pieces, Is do. ;-one do.
cut in four pieces, injured by worms, 1912 do;
cut in six pieces, % do.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20

Four AT A BIRTH.-The Journal des debate
relates that the wife of Seur Larn,irier, a
simple laborer of Evry less Chateaux, in the can
ton of Brie, department Of Seine and Marine, on
the 18Th of September, gave birth to four chill.
dren, three girls and boy. They were all
babtized on the following day. They are well
formed, and likely to live. The poor parents
were much distressed at the event, having no
other resource for the subsistence of the family,
than the earnings Of the husband of 80 SOUS a
day. But they had already received gratuity
from the King, and notice was given OF sub
scription openedlfor them, at the office of No.
tary i'm Paris.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20

AN INFANT DwARF.-Considelabl curiosity
has been excited in the neisborhood of Stem
housemuir for the last fortni ght by the birth of
an extremely dininutive child. 1t is girl g.
was born at the full timd, though measuring on
Iy seven inches, and weighing two pounds. The
face Of this fairy. like child is no larger than n
watch dial !; but we are happy to add that,
" with tho mother, it is doing wel."-English
Paper.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-20

such hurry, they're nothing but kegs Of onions %
The major was suddenly missing, having sneak
ed off
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-01-09

available. Bot u embraces The dcpos,tcs msdc
With the several states sne large sum 90 thr Co..
posHc banks. 80 That 1t - expected tbete val Je
scarcely on- nuii,n uu hand al iac close Of co.
ycsf.
The Secretary calculates The receipts % TIE yoar
1888, sith the addition IT between end n'l-
lions of Treasury n",es Will equal the expenses of
the year, VIZ 81 926 600 aud small balance
remain on hand.
The exports daring the year easing Sept. 30.
were Sll6 906 600. Ofthese about % ls3, 1879
we're Of domestic, and II 722 Sol. OF foreign or
gfn. They show, since the ptesiUus year d.
muuil .on no the iormer OF | ! .133 0ol dosCs, pud
~ the barter ol %, 400.
The imports Of the year we're Sli9s52 COO.
The Is 40 1877 055 les than the value 81 those
during lle prcsont year. The imports dofog ihe
lss. quati,r ending Sept. 30b wcte only - 800,
Gil or ar ,hc ate VI bot 81 BIS iiA year.
Mr. Woodbury. IL "a favor of a pre-ompton law,
which he anticipates Will CRAFTY many pioneers
on our frontiers and majery enhance the receipts
Of the Treasury. lie also recommends Tho sub
Teasuty systcm bu' IT, a moro rubdVtd tone than
IN hs last report. lie further recommends a re-
vision II the number aud compensation oi Custom
House Oaicors--a partial revision Of the Treasury
depsr,u,eit 20 TO empower one OF the present
con t,oilefs TO act solely ~ the capacity Of Com.
missioner ~ the Cus'o us--oud Il law 70 prevent
steamboat disasters Traveller.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-01-09
DEFERRED ARTICLES.

TTeoslvy RPoTt. Mr. Woodoury's report is
not so 'nierminsby long a. we're some Of rs pre-
oeeessors nevertheless II occupies shout the ssue
S2aee A. lie Presidents Message. The p,s
in'o Tie Treasury m 1885 excluding the Post
once. were nearly 40 millions, which With the
balances on hand constituted an aggregate Of more
than rs millions. The expenditure dsrinr
The year were more than - ] 2 millions and the
ealaree IN The Treasury tbe l., OF January s37
wss nearly 80 millions Of dollars.
The receipts eonns De Grst three quarter. Of
the Ftesen, year were 10 IA 600 and the esti-
mated receipts ofthe isst cosrter nelud,lg 800,
700 q Treasury notes. are 355 600. The iatsl
ieee'p'' 'or 'he year wii isvo be- sboui % 2
@.aons. The expenditures Of the frs, three quar-
,sf. ~sfe % 400 600 and The expca.es Of ,he
'''' SaAflsf are esimGird 81 o -62 900. The
s"'Apaisi'an ~oaid leave 10 lle Tfessury ou ,ae
N''' :" 'snasfy nsHi bsianee " 3slsTOO0 f.
'A'sh ~oeld ss very comfortable ae.e Il At 81
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-01-09
s&r..s Sc.GIBM GYg4
TEMPTATION AND CRIME


The twenty-seeond regiment of mounted
Chasseurs had been engaged in the war in
Spain it returned to France in lol4 TO
reach the garrison destined for It's occupa-
lion it was necessary to pass through Gap.
The farrjer of this regiment had brought
from Spain sum of lo 600 francs, part in
gold, and part IN silver ii was, perhaps,
The hui, otiis cconomies.
While travelling, the flrrier had obscrv-
ed that the enormous weight Of his port
manteau,which contained the 5000 francs,
injured his horse, He was unwilling 10
trus, his secret and his treasure 10 any one
and anticipated with 80 plcasurcahle feel
ms the moment when, from the injury Of
his horse, he might be compelled 10 march
on foot, and to carry himself, his baggage
and money. To avoid this disagreeablc al
Tentative, he rcsorted to the following ex-
pedient.
The house in which lac was 10 DO quar-
tered at Gap had garden attached 10 it,
During the night he went INTO this garden
selected place which he could easily re-
cognizc, dug deep hole, and buried his
5000 francs, taking care to cover them in
such "A way as 10 leave no marx, that might
lead to the discovery OF has hidden treas
. urc.
The next morning hc set oil, and, on the
reorganization OF the army, obtained his
discharge. Returning TO his home, some
leagues from Gap, he resumed his trade OF
a iarrler and married Not a word ever
escaped l'im on the subject of his money !;
he even concealed lis existence from his
wife.
After the lapse Of two or three months,
he announced his in tenton Of gong to Gap,
for the purpose Of buying some articles that
lac had occasion for. He sci out alone and
on horseback on reaching the house OF
his old hosts hc introduced himself and eX-
pressed lis unw.llngncss to pass through
their town without thanking them for the
kind reception De had met with on his for
mol visit, and invited himself 10 dine wllh
them. proposing. Ina, hc should be allowed
10 add something 10 lacir rcp4st.
They sat down 10 dinner and drank large
". Whether iho lumc, Of the wine render.
cd the larror more communicliile.or wheth
CT he thought II impossible to unbury his
treasure 8ui carry II oil without beng oh
served, Cannot say but he determined 70
reveal h, secret to bis hosts. aud invited
/ them 20 accompany hm into the garden,
/ promising them "a mark Of his gratitude
The place was recognized, the earth re-
moved, and the money found untouched.
The owner lul Of delight, prpos that
/ they shoula empty a less more bo,dcs.
/ Night came on aud he accepted with pleas
ure the hospitality offered him
The young wlle Of the farrinr did not suf-
4 fer herself 90 hc much disturbed on account
OF Ter hush absence, though hc had
/ promised 10 return home that evening.
She thoa2ht some unexpected business
might have detained Lim But las absence
beng prolonged through ihe nest aud lhe
succeeding moilng, She began 10 feel APP
PfaAea-.te ioi Es safety and determined
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-01-09
OFTTcL4L.
DEPARTaENT o. STATE, ;
Washington, Dee. I, 1887. \


Sir-A contest having commenced in q
territory Of Great 'r'tain adjoining the
United States, s'ssSf9 PORTIONS of the
population and government. during which
attempts may be made to violate the laws
of the United States, passed To preserve
the relations Of amity with foreign powers,
and to fulfil the Obligations Of our treaties
with them; by the directions OF the Pfcsl-
dent have the honor to request the attcn-
ton of your ENcclcncy 10 any movements
of that character that may be contemplated
in the state Of New York, and Your prompt
interference to arrest the parties concern
ed, if any preparations are made, Of a hos
tile nature. against any foreign power in
amity with the United States.
huyc the honor TO be- sir,
Your obcdient servant,
ions FoGsrTH
To his Excellcncy VIM. l.. Marcy,
Governor Of New York.
.Nofe--Similar letters were addressed on
the same day TO the Governors Of Vermont
and Michigan.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-01-09
RUTLAND. TUEsDAv, JANUARY 8. 1888.

vice closing csch year tbs counts Of about 2 .0oA
posmasiCts aud cauUn. on the heavy cofrcsP on
deurc growing out Of uiese 4tensivc duirrs
licfeWtiA lnirrrs4uF s3aicusut Of Tee tfki A.
sistaut relative 10 mail ifans ofituons
] have the h1nst TO be- " o. obcttrni servant,
AMOS KENDALL.
To the PnIspr,r Of the uertn Srarts.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-01-09
NUMBER g.

TO set or with ono Of her nc,chbots for
Gap.
Att1p nobody had heard of the hrricr
hc bad not stated particularly the object of
las mp, aud they were unable to determine
where lac had put up His wife wen, in
VAIN 20 a!l the inns he had not been seen
atnny oi thtm Many DAYS were consum-
ed ln lrutlcss researches and the unlor-
tunnie Young woman was about To return
~ despair, To her family, when she observ-
eel "a horse which she thought was her hus-
bands. She FASTENED 10 intcrroratc The
individual IN whose possession II was, and
if e'eled ihai.he bad purchased il few
days before OF person whom lac named
The lud ical authorities were iniormcd.nnd
immediately visited the house of the vond-
or, who proved to be the host of the farrier.
Beng ntcuogatcd, hc explained in very
unsatisfactory way the circumstances under
winch hc came IN possession oi the horse
Pressed by the cross examinations of the
magistrate, he stammercd out a few cvgsiyc
replies betrayed himself and finally con.
tossed the facts.
The garden was examined anew. The
iaiuct wounded 10y many blows from n
knife, was found Inferred in the spot in
which he had concealed his money.
French Anecduies-- Southern Lit Messenger
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-01-09

HAVE CONE no rms How painful
must be the reflection Of Il Young man. who
has enjoyed thc privileges of society, moral
instruction, and faithful admonlion, To lind
himself suddenly arrested IN his wicked ca
recr by the arm Of Justice and about to re
celye the penalty of the law for crimes,
whlic comparing his past advantages with
the present circumstances. Indeed he may
we'll say, Harc come 10 Ills p
This is not altogether an imaginary case.
( II so happened that the writer of tins was
present when several cunyicts arrived ut
one Of our State Penitontaries. Among the
number was young man of about the ago
of twcnty-four years, of good appearance
and well dressed. On going into the pri-
son he Inroluntarlly exclaimed. "IIare 7
come 10 this Z" Alas but too late 10 avoid
punishment Justly due to him for his crimes.
What instruction such scene and such
language is calculated to afford 10 Youth.
II should teach them to obey the first com
mandment with "A promise 10 avoid win
company; and, IN a word TO remember
their Creator IN the days OF their youth. -
Aud TO parent who posscsscsa deep inter-
est IN the welfare of a son Just entering up
on the scenes Of active life who knows
the evil propcnsitIcs Of youth to the snnrcs
Of the world, scene like this must accession
a degree OF anxious solIcltude, lest on some
future day he may have occasion TO hear
from that son the melancholy reflection.
"Iiore come ~ His?"
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-01-09

A DtgpER.-Thc following well told sto-
~ Is from the Boston Atlas. The wsy TINT
this loco ioco orator was put 10 the ques-
ton should serve aS a caution 10 the orator
and similar orators
"Loco +ocoism noa-P'ueed. incident
occurred at the loco ioco meeting the other
night, which is described as having upset
the gravity even Of the old Dons Of The par
". a thorough going loco loco-one who
went the whole for Mr Van Burens mes
sngc-was dcclaimng in a violent stylo
against the credit system Of the country
aud dcnouncing the banks with great fury,
until, rising Ia enthusiasm, he cxcla.med-
'what is the real value Of these bank rags
what are they good for"
TO THIS lntcuogatory, but with all The
sledge hammer ,ehcmonce Of a practiscd
demagoguc, voice in the crowd replied,
E" they are good to pay your debts with -
" don't owe any thing replied the To-
co foco.
81 beg your pardon" enid the same voice
-"but hold your note for 500, for which
! should be willing 10 take twenty five cents
on the dollar"
If an avalanche had dc.cend,d upon the
couioundcd loco loco, hc could not have
manifested more as,onlsImcnt and dlsmay.
he stood uncertain what to say Or 10 do
4 cold sweat broke out upon Biz forehead.
HIS teeth chartered, and he sat DOM amid
the inuIprcs hle laughter of his own
friends. / lac loco ioco wag dishcd, and .
speech that Benton might have cnyied, Vas
.prcfuuturcly cut short"
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE, }
Washington, Dec. I, 1887. !

W Washington, Dec. :, 1887.
Sir-ln the course of the contest which
has commenced in part Of the territory
of Great Britain, between portions of the
population and the government some of
our citizens may, from their connection
with the settlers, and from their love Of en-
terprse and desire OF change, be induced
TO forget their duty to their own govern
mcnt, and its obligations to foreign powers.
Ii is the fixed determination of the Presi-
dent faithfully to discharge, so far as his
power extends, all the obligations of this
government, and that obligation especially
which requires that we shall abstain, under
every temptation, from inIcrmeddling with
the domestic disputes OF other natiuns.--
You are, therefore, earnestly cnloincd 10
be attentive TO all movements Of hostile
| character, contemplated or attempted with
in your district, and TO prosecute, without
discrimination, all violators of those laws
Of the United States, which have been en-.
acted to preserve peace with foreign pow.
ers and to fulfil all the obligations of ouI
treaties with them.
am, sir, your obcdient servant,
JoHN FoRsYTH.
Nathaniel S. Benton, ESQ
District Atty Of the L. States
for the Northern District Of n. York
.Nofc-Simlar letters were addressed OF
the same day to the District Attorneys 0
| the United States for the Districts Of Yer
mont and Michigan.