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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-16
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TENIE Partnership heretofore eXs Jog be wecn The
4 Subscribers, under the hrm of PIKE y FRY ,
Is this dav by mutual consent dissol, ed.
All porsuus having unsettled accounts with sand
dtm, requested to call and settle the nue-
datoiy with John Fry, Jr wo is authorised to set
lie the whole businc,s Of said Partnership. We are
under the necessity of saying to Ihos, indebted 10
Us that payment mast be made lmmedia ely. NJ
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-16

person in Owestry iinpertinenlly accosted
the Bishop of Asaph astollows--"My Lord, does
the devil wear wig, like you. or is ne bald?'
swat awhile, my man." said the Pre'a'e' land
Won shall seer
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-16
al Home.

- GORGE { BARNEY beg. lcave to tender his
aW ,.L,,,,yl.l..menis "a the Public for past ia
vors and ,u iut,riu them that lac continues 10 mana
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-16
Hook! Look !---at this,

Concord, .Nev -. 1885.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
From the Richmond Whie.

o. The people sf Augusta will be highly
gra,ified with the successful efforts of their
worthy delegates. NIessrs. Stuart and Kinusv
and their Senator. Mr. Patteson, IN CARVING
through measure OF SO much importance 20
them, as that o: the Parkersburg and Staun.
ton Road. This road. when completed, will
draw through the centre of the State. a vas,
amount Of the travel from West 10 East,
which now has to seek route through Ma.
ryiand and Pennsylvania. Tho North West
ern members, as stated by Mr.. Harrison,
have at present to traverse a great portion Of
the National Road, merely looking at the
Northern boundary Of Virginia. on their way
to the Capitol, and hundreds of citizens are
yearly doomed TO thu same inconvenience.
Their money is spent amongst strangers, and
their route greatly heightened. All this W i'll
be remedied. and now spiri, will be infus.
ed into the people, in behalf of internal i'm
provement.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

What's in a name?-In a late debate
IN the French Chamber of Deputies, NJ.
Montalivet, the Minister of the Interior,
IN Justification of bringing the patronage
OF his government to bear upon the free.
dom OF elections, referred to the practice
IN this country. under the late adnipis.
tratien. He said "his interference had
been perfectly legitimate and honorable.
and that he had but followed the con.
duct ofthe President of the u. States,
" no dismissed from office all the functions
aries who did not use their exertions to
procure the return of government can
didates. The American functionaries
(he said) formed an army regularly
drilled and disciplined. obeyiug the or.
ders of their chief" THE Monarchis,s
OF Europe citing the example ola Re.
publican Chief Magistrate to Justify an
attack upon the freedom of opinion and
to sustain them in prescription of officers
who refuse 20 be "drilled and disciplin-
ed, as corps OF political Janizaries f.!
And yet we boast of our democratic free.
dom of opinion ?-VIRa.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
FACTS FOR THE LEGISLATURE

we have received the following from q
most intelligent friend in Charleston ,Kanaw-
ba. IL speaks more for The cause of the
great work" than one OF our orators could
say in three days speech. We mos, re.
specIfulIy recommend it TO ths attention of
our Legislators and the public:
The james and Konawha Improvement
TO THE EDITORS OF THE COMPILER.
While the Northern canals have all been
closed for months, and while The Ohio river
has beet frozen over, SO as TO admit wag-
CONS and borsemen to cross il at Wheeling,
The kanawh a river has remained open oil
winter, aud nop, on The 9Th of March, we
nave iree, open navigation from Charles
ton and Upper Kanawha TO Cincinnati; and
we have two steamboat arrivals 10 day, which
depart tomorrow for Cincinnati. The in
nnence Of the kanawha river is so great over
The Ohio, that although it may close, aboUe
lis Junction with that river, it very seldom
or never IS known 10 close below The mouth
OF kanawba Were The Virginia Improve
ment completed, for months in every year il
wouId have the erclusius transportation Of
the trade from the Eastern markets to the
"great West," while her less fortunate rivals
to the North, are closed with ice, and ths,
TOO, at that period Of The year most desired
by South " stern merchants Tor getting on
their goods.
Sheul,l not then the whole energies Of the
State be directed to this great centre line,
which once being finished, would iniuse new
life into all The other works OF the Stale, and
once more place The cold Dominion" on
that elevated stand which nature has destined
her TO occupy among the States Of this u
Mon A VIpG1N1AN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
ARKANSAS AND TEXAS.

A difficulty seems TO be brewing between
Arkansas and Texas about their boundary.
Texas has laid claim 10 Fayetie and Miller
Counties in Arkansas, and established land
Offices there.-A majority Of the people side
with Texas, have elected representatives to
the Texian Congress, and have organized
counties, and elected Sheriffs, Clerks, Coro.
"ers, &c. They refuse to pay taxes TO or to
recognize The jurisdiction of Arkansas.
The subject has been rsfsrred to the L.
gislature Of Arkansas by The Governor, who
recommends that Miller county, where the
greatest disaffec,ion exists, and whore, he
says, The laws cannot he faithfully executed.
be abolished, & her territory attached to some
other county possessed Of more patriotism.
The Gov. states, he will Immediately COM
municate with the Presden, of the United
States. and procure, if possible, an early and
dehnIt've adjustment of Tho boundary guess
ton. He comedies, that a portion of Miller
county may on settlement fall to Texas; but
asserts, that our Government, since the pur-
chase OF Louisiana, has slways claimed and
exercised jurisdiction over it, and W i'll never
?eaceabiy surrender its claims until decis.
ION against IL by sn authorized tribunal.
The Arkansas Legislature has not yet .ct-
ed on the subject.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
LOVE, DESPAIR, AND sUIcIDE

An Incident occurred yesterday evening
OF quite romantic character, and which
bears strong resemblance 10 tho meIo drs.
matte suicides SO frequent in the Frsncb ean.
nal. young German, named Charles Til.
Ter. journey man gun smith in the emplov
OF Mr.. Esau, Water street. became strong
y a.achod 10 Young lady residing in Com
ct street, near Aisquilh. His affection WIN.
returned, but the girls mother refused her
consent 10 their union, and she acquiesced in
her mothers decision. The lover, fading
his visits no longer encouraged, doubted The.
constancy of his mistress, and driven IN des.
pair, he determined TO put her love to the ,e,I.
and If she proved faiihless, 10 end his exis,
tence, now rendered miserable by The de.
tpuc'ion OF all his hopes OF earthly happiness.
With this intention he yesterday visited the
lady, and, asa token Of affection, offered her
a breast pin; she refused il, and the wretch.
ed man, imag in,ng his wors, fears confirm
ed' drew forth dagger. plunged il in his
Sun, March H.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

Gen. Scott.--we publish vita great plea>
sure the following resolution. introduced by
inc Honorable }. Mcdonnell to tho Senate
OF Michigan and passed by that body. That
onicer has done his duty withou, fear or f..
vor:
Hesotred, by the Senate OF Michigan, tina,
Inc v'yilsnt and energetic conduct oi Nlasr
General Scott, Of tho United States Army,
~ sustaining the neutrality of the United
S'ses' and preserving the peace of the nor
tnern anu northwestern frontier, lis deserving
oi inc highest appreciation ; aud that howe o.
YER the people Of Michigan may sympathise
with those struggling for the advancement, Of
human liberty, yet the supremacy ofthe laws
o. the Union, and The preservation Of the faith
o. treaties IS by them esteemed paramount
Morning Post.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
A CITIZEN.

30 The late snow storm was quite exten.
sive. The Chambersburg (Pa.) Telegraph
gives the following accoun, of it in that place
and eighborhood
SNow.-On last Saturday morning il
commenced showing a, this place. and con
tinued uninterrupted until Sunday morning
at II o'clock, leaving depth of upwards OF
two feet.
The Baltimore Mail, due here on Saturday
morning, arrived on Sunday evening, drawn
by eight horses. There are two Mails due
from Philadelphia. One small Mail reach
cd this place from the West in a Barouche,
which was effected by taking through the
heids, the road being in many places filled
up from four TO six feet with snow.
The large s,abling attached to the tavern
OF Mr.. JEREMIAH SNYDER, sen, and the
extensive Straw House of tho Mammoth Pa
per Alili in this place. were crushed down
oy The weight of the snow. In tho statling
OF Mr., Snider, there were, we learn, 10 head
OF Horses and several Cows, at .h. lime il
feII to pieces, and yet all escaped unhurt.
Great damage has been done to the fruit trees,
many Of which are entirely destroyed.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

PLAQUES OF PoPULAR1rY-Ap onu.
lar man is a butt Cor all the world to
shoot al. He is universally ran to in all
manner OF distresses-by those who do
know him and by those who do not.
There is not "widow with seven small
children, "a respectable tradesman"over-
whelmed BY concentration ofuntoward
events, clergyman "w hose expenses
have exceeded his income" or an elder
maiden escaped in her chemise from tie
late caIamitous fire, who does not make
him acquainted with their respective
mlsfortunes, and look to him for relief.
The Duke OF Wellington, we dare be
sworn, has received more letters from
the widows Of the officers slain at Wa
terloo than ever fell in all his campaigns.
There is not successful actor on the
stage who could not furnish his quota of
correspondence with self-dubbed Thes-
plans, dated from half the gaels in Eng
land. But if your popularity be literary
there is positively no end of this perse-
euiion. Every day brings its epic or
its drama, its novel in three volumes. or
It's voyages in two, with a modest re.
quest to wade through the iIl-writteu
MS.-criticise. amend, with a preface.
and recommend to a publisher, or to
friends for subscription.-Nep Mon.hku
Magazine for Sept.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
VALLEY ROAD.

A bill TO provide for the construction
Of a Nc Adamised Road from Winchester
to Staunton has passed the House of De-
iegates, and also the Senate, with some
amendments. the nature of which is not
stated. The bill as it passed the House
authorized a Joint stock company with
a capital of $500, O0O-the State to take
three-ffths or $50. 900 of the amour,
leaving $1,000 to be raised in the
Valley. We doubt whether the capital
provided is sufficient, but that is defect
which may be easily remedied hereafter.
1.-THE effect of the Senate's ameudme n IS
is not to reduce the States subscription
we shall entertain strong hopes Of the
success Of the scheme. We have under.
stood privately that the location of the
road is to be confined as nearly as posi-
bic to the present Stage road.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

A movement is made in Congress 10 re-
strain the Executive an the abuse of the pow :
er Of removal from office. Mr. Patton has
offered a resolution for the appointment OF a
committee 10 inquire into the manner in
which the power has been exercised-wheth.
or any have been dismissed from Office who
were "honest, capable, and faithful, and
also 10 consider and report whether any and
what restrictions can be imposed by
law upon Executive patronage, SO as more
effectua!Iy TO guard against abuse and cor
ruption in the exercise of The power ofremo'
val from and appointment 10 Office. Wear
gratified TO see this move maze by one OF the
dominant party, because, ifdone by an oppo.
nent of the Administration, il would most
probably be treated as party question,
and no good could come Of il. There is no
more crying evil in cur system than the one
which this inquiry is intended to reach
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

The friends of this great cause in
Maryland. will be gratified to learn that
the resolutions which passed the House
of Delegates on Tuesday affirming the
validity of the States subscription to
the stock Of the Ohio Canal and Rail-
road Companies. and the subsequent, con.
tracts OF the Commissioners of Loan. un.
der the act Of lS36-have also passed the
Senate, and by the decisive vote of nine
to two. The disturbing question is thus
finally put at rest, and these works SO
important 10 the commerce and prosper.
lty OF Maryland will 60 ON with renew
cd energy, we trust to an early compile
tion.-NAT. INTELLIoENcER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
THE SUB-TREASURY BILL

Ihis great question still continues the
subject OF debate in the Senate of the
Y. States. The time however for the
hnal disposition of it in that branch of
the Legislature, cannot be distant. But
how 1t will be settled, is matter of much
doubt and speculation. Nothing is more
uncertain than its fate. MIR. Calhoun's
section of the bill. as it is familiarly cal
led, is an objectionable feature in the
eyes oil several members, though we be-
iieve on very different grounds; and a
motion has been made to strike it out
Mr.. Rives' bill has been rejected BY a
decisive vote. notwithstanding should
the sub Treasury scheme fail, its re.
consideration would not excite surprise
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

The following items, by one Of The late or
tI7hls should attract the attention of some of
our timid statesmen, who are afrsid TO Dor.
row money tor internal improvements:
The charter of the Bank ofIreland expires
this year, and the question Of it's renewal is
exciting good deal of discussion.
The Bank OF England reduced its rates OF
discount on ID 10Th of February, 10 a per
cent. The Bank has recently found 80 lii,le
demand Tor money, that the amount Of its
securities bad fallen to E22 ,569 900, Il, is
usually e30,000,O0O.
Money could be borrowed for short peri.
ods, ON stock security, at the very low rate
oil ons per ceris year. The English Banks
OF oil classes are pushing out their issues in
ell possible wsys, considered safe.
A London money article Of Feby. 10Th,
ssye "Americsn securities are in request
here, end some Of them have advanced 1 or 2
per cent this week."
English Rail Road shares have again be-
come objects OF extensive speculation.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

8@ The Enquirer OF Saturday last
remarks that "the chances are the Leg
islature will adjourn about this day forts
night"
@ A bill for the relief Of Aiessrs.
Taylor and Clarke, contractors for max :
ing the Free Road. has passed the House
of Delegates.
a- On Tuesday, the Goth. James E.
Heath was re- elected by the Legislature
First Auditor. James Brown, Jr. Second
Auditor, Lawson Burfoot. Treasurer,
William Selden, Register, and VIM. II.
Richardson, Secretary of the Commons
wealth, and Librarian.
a= The Speaker of the Senate, Mr.
PARKER, being temporarily absent in
consequence ofdomestic affections, DA>
v1D w. PATTERSON, Esq, was unaui>
mously elected to the chair. pro tenn, on
the 18th instant. We observe the
Speaker is again at his post.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

In the Senate. on Wednesday, a vote
was taken on Mr. RlvEs' substitute as
will be seen by the following:
SUB-TREASURY SCHEME.
The Senate resumed the consideration
of the Sub. Treasury bill.
Mr.. SOUTHARD concluded his re.
marks in opposition to the bill.
he question Was then put on Mr.. R1yrs's
substitute for the bill, and il was los, by the
following vote:
fEAS-Msssrs. Bsyard, Clay, of Ken.
.ucxy, Clayton. Critienden, Davis, knight.
Mexican, Merrick, Nicholas, Pren,iss. Pres.
ton, Rives, Robbins, Ruggies, Smith. ofIo>
drama, Southland, Spence. Swift, Tallmadse.
Upton. Webster, Wbite-22.
Ma YS-Messrs. Allen, Benton, Brown.
Buchanan, Calhoun, Clay, of Alabama, Cuth,
bert. tuiton, Grundy, Hubbard, King, Linn
L"mkin, Lyon, Morris, Morton, Miles.
Sorvei', Pierce, Roane, Robinson. Sewer.
Smiih, OF Connecticut. Strange, Trot,er.
80. ''"s
Mr.: CUTHBERTe expressed great regre,
ior differing at oil from his political friends :
ne was moi unwilling To separate the Govern
ment from the banks, but still would no, con.
cur IN refusing toiske the paper of the bank 8
wnich constituted and mus. constitute the
principal medium OF commerce and currency
oil The people. He therefore moved 10 strike
"u' The 2Sd section ofths bill which prov ides
ina. The Government should gradually cease
en,ireiy TO receive the noles OF banks.
MT CALHOUN said he regarded this as
very important provision OF the bill; and
before taking the question on striking il out
ne wished TO 90 heard on this point, and also
IN 'he expression OF his views in a general
argument IN favor Of the bill. He there fore
moved 9, that The Senate adjourn; whereupon
Inc Senate wen, informally into Execu,
i've session, after which it adjournd.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
FROM THE ARMY.-OrF,crA1

Information has been received at the
war Department from Fort Jupiter.
Florida, as late as the 7th March, which
states that up to that time, more than
three hundred Indians aud one hundred
and fifty Seminoles had come in. From
Information derived from them, it was
believed that Sam Jones aud his marty
were lying concealed on the Islands OF
the Everglades. Alligator aud his par.
~ on the west ofthe O. kee- cho>bee, and
Co%a-co-o.chee. with his band in the
swamps OF the st Lucis. twas also re.
ported there that many ofthe Mickasu.
kies were making their way in small
parties Of two, three and four back to the
Wahoo and Wittlacoeche. Ii ia ev;.
dent they will not eight again if they
can avoid it; their sole object being to
get out of the way ofthe whites and pro-
cure the means of subsistence. 1t is be-
iieved that nearly all Of their cattle have
been destroyed. and most of their horses
captured. Abraham says that there are
not more than fifteen or twenty negroes
left in the nation.
10 order to search the Everglades, and
II possible TO find and dislodge the In
dams from the Islands, six companies of
Artillery under Colonel Bank b cad have
been sent from Indian river to Key Bis.
cayne. where they are to take boats and
proceed by New river into the Ever
giades. MAJOR Lauderdale. with two
hundred iennesseeans, and company
OF the Sd artillery under Lieutenant An
derson, are already on New river. hav.
ing marched from Fort Jupiter on the I'd
instant. Lieutenant Powell, OF the Ma
Wy, IS to cooperate in this movement,
which will give Colonel Bankhead a
moving force of nearly six hundred men.
Globe.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

The Charleston and Cincinnati Rail Road
was begun Thursday the 18th, at Columbia.
South Carolina. Tho event was Celebrated
win suitable honours. A large procession
OF Citizens marched TO the spot marked sul
for the road near the town, where Gen. Hsyne
delivered an eloquent address on the benefits
10 result irom the Improvement
Gen. Hsyne performed the ceremoney OF
digging the first earth-next the Governor
and tho Directors of the company. Col
Bianding, one of The Directors, after perior.
miGg his part, said to the sssemhlage: "Fel.
low citizens-A great work IS begun -
And now, South Carolina expects every man
TO do his duty"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

o. The Vanites Of Buckingham held
meeting al their Lust Court, aud reco,nme,.
ded No. i. Hubbard and George Booker.
as suitable candidates to represent tha, coun
~ in the next Legislature. II is UNCERTAIN
We understand, whether Mr.. Booker viii
consea. TO run. In The mean time, DR.. f..
X. Fonlaine, in characteristic address 10
inc people OF that county, to"k the field ''on
his swn hook " An amusing inciIen, ,..
hear, happened at their last court Mr.
Booker in an address tothe people accused the
btss OF introducing Shin plasters inn,
circulation, and vowed that nune had been
issued by men oil the true f.ith-wbereunon
change tickets, issued by the mos. thorough
ge"E administration men, were thrust at
MN from all quarters, giving most ludic.
r"usprhciical refutaiion ofhe learned oraior,e
assumption. We suppose hs could have
csept out at the small end of all augur hole
Lynch5urg Trginian.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
GENERAL SCOTT.-Ths Richmond

GENERAL SCOTT.-The Richmond
Enquirer refers TO late letter from Gener-
al SCOTT, in which The hope is expressed
that the measures he has taken during his
late visit to the Michigan Frontier will pre-
vent any further disturbance Of the public
tranquility in that quarter. The Enquirer
With great truth remarks thst chad General
Scott been permitted to remain in the South,
his energy OF character and resources OF mind
might by this time have given tranquility to
FLORIDA, in like manner az he has done 10
Canada. The situation Of affairs IN thot
quarter IL unseiiled and perplexing." Az
Ter sIIuding to The official dsspstch Of Gen.
JEsUP, in which The latter recommends that
The Seminoles may be permitted 10 remain
10 the PeniosulaS south Of specified line.
and under eertsin conditions, the Enosirer
sdds-'Ii would he exceedingly agreeable
intelligence TO US, 10 hear of Gen. Jesup's
closing the present campaign with honor and
with success-bUt, If the war is still 10 be
protracied, we should still hone ,hs, the es.
mus OF Scott may yet he called in, te make
the pest arrangements for The effectual relief
NJ Florida, and for the final suhicc.iou Of tho
Indians"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29
To the People ofthe NORTH Mountain

Permit ME to call your attention to the
subject OF the new road. You are all
aPPrised that the road is too narrow, and
that the distance has been increased two
hundred yards. which will make dif>
ference of several miles in the course Of
year. Do you intend to let this matter
rest here! hope not. 1t is well known
that the individual who has had the
change made, never has made any sac>
rihce to the public good but on the
other hand. has made the public interest
to succumb to him, by having this very
road changed twice to suit his views. l
now suggest to you to take such steps at
the March Court as will ensure a change
in the road.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-29

ANXIETY THE CAUSE OF INpIessrIos.
A prevalent cause Of indigestion is the
depressing influence Of anxiety. In the
present day with men engaged in bust
ness, the mind is scarcely ever free from
care, Tor business is not now as formerly
simple matter of buying and selling,
and living by the profits it is now q
matter OF speculative gaming. Every
trader almost is a Spectator, and his
mind is constantly kept perpetually vi
orating between hope and fear, for he
knows end feels that the turning Of a
straw may make him or mar him forev.
er. Never was the maxim "Haberem,
&C. more religiously observed than in
the present day. No man is satisfied to
live end rear his fsmily to tread his own
steps. Every man is striving to be
wealthy.