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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA
a PHgSHCEANEAvEE

WHEREAS, information having been received of
dangerous excitement on the northern frontier OF
inc United States, IN consequence of the CT vii war
begun in Canada, and instructions having been 10
the U. 3. officers that frontier, and applications
having been made to the Governors of the adioin-
ing States, to prevent any unlawful interference on
the part of our citizens in the contest unfortunately
commenced in the British Provinces: additional
information has just been received, that, no,wth-
standing the procamdtions of tho Governors of the
States of New York and Vermont, oXhorting their
citizens to refrain from any unlawful acts within the
territory of the United States and Notwithstanding
thepresence Of the civil officers of the United States
VINO, by my directions, have visited the scenes of
commotion, with the view ofimpressing the citizens
with proper sense of their duty, tho excitement,
instead OF being appeased, is every day increasing
IN degree-that arms and munitions of war, and
other snppes have been procured by the insurgents
IN the United Siaos-that q military force consist
ing. in part least of citizens of the United States
mad been actually organized, had congregated at
at Navy Island, and were still in arms under the
command of citizen of the United States, and
that they were constantly receiving accessions and
aid -
Now, therefore,, to the end that the authority of
the laws may be main taned, and the faith of treaties
observed, l, MARTIN VAN buren,, do most
earnestly exhort all citizens of the United States
who have thus violated their duties, to return peace
ably to their respective homes; and hereby warn
Them that any persons who shall compromit the
neutrality of this Government by interfering in
unlawful with tho affairs of the neighboring
British Provinces, will render themselves liable to
arrest and punishment under the laws of the United
States, which will be rigdy enforced and also, that
they will receive aid or countenanco from their
Government into whatever difficulties they may be
thrown by the violation of tho laws Of their coun-
try, and Of the territory Of neghborng and friend
y nation.
Given under my hand at the city of Washington
the fifth day of January, A. ID. 1888, and the
sixty second year of the Independence of the
United States. M. VAN BUREN,
BY the President
john FORSYTH, Secretary of State
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

RICHARD FLETcnER The Loco Foco papers
from the Government oficinl, the Globe, doaon tC
l9eR,rhiav6 'f6gaTod their readers for weeks pas
with SANDER respecting Mr. Fletcher. The,
have annihilated him, morally and politically, il
their own opinions, often as Old Hickor, slew
the "Monster," but his ghost, like Banquos, seem!
ever present to haunt them. Although MIR Fetch
or has triumphanty repealed the charges preferred
against him by the "jaded minions" of the admin
is'ration, and unequivocay sustained his charges
| OF Executive interference with the doings of Con-
gress, he is still pursued by the Robespierrean gang
Tor what reason il is impossible to divine unless it
be their instructive adherence of every good and
upright man. Because Mr. F. is a Baptist professor
of great influence and deserved respect among
all OF that sect, is no just why Inc should be
assaed ny every infidel in the land gRepublicanism
processes to recognize religious ooration. But his
good name as christian is said TO be one cause Of
tho enmity toward him of the Fanny Wright Loco
Focos.
Since writing the above received from u COR
respondent tho following communication:
MIR CHADWIoK:-l have read with grief and in
dignallon the s!anderous articles published and re-
peated in tho Van Buren, journals, impugning the
conduct and character Of Hon, RICHARD FLErcuER
a Representative in Congress from the State of
Massachusetts. MIR Fletcher has triumphanty ex-
onerated himself from the foul aspersions of tho
majority of the committee of Ways and Means
who had entered into a conspiracy to destroy his
reputation. The conduct of this majority Mr. Floch.
er had nobly dared to expose in Faneuil Hail. and
in his letter to his constituents he now fearlessly af
firms, "First, that tho statement made in FaneuiI
Hall never reracted, nor thought of retracting-
I'd, that those statements true" Still the v
Buren, journals continue the slang that Mr. Fletcher
has denied on the floor of Congress what he actually
declared in public at Boston, and their efforts arc
unweared to fix upon him the charge of falsehood.
But, Mr. Editor, there is the part of MANY Of
these journals, an ulterior object in traducing tho
character OF Mr. Fletcher. lie IS q christian-a
consistent and efficient member of the VBantist
Church, and an active Superintendent of a Sab
bath School. 1t is the Of infdeiy thew wouId
gladly aid, and hence their efforts TO keep from their
readers the fact, that Mr. Fletcher stands acoui,ted
before his constituents and before the world Tn
the language of N. Y: paper, CHS answer is full
complete and satisfactory in n calm, dig
nified and honorable spirit-just in its arguments
ana conclusive IN Its statements" IOTA.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

Nj7Why do not the Van Buren, presses expose
the corruptions of the admlnistraton-intorm their
readers ofits prodigaity ~ extravagance-ot It's un-
principIed and base conduct toward the lrd'ans-ol
its monopoly of the specie-of IFS expressions OF
the poor and laborng classes of the country-ot its
usurpations of unauthorized powers, and of its at
tempts to rear an aristocracy of Office holders by
crushing the interests OF the peoplo-instead ola
tempting sully the spotess reputation of Richard
Fletcher?
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

v,,o,Y,A. Gov Campbell in his late message TO
the Virginia Legislature, takes strong s'ou"" "s'
the Sub Treasury scheme, denoun'eS 'n'
ments of tho administration upon inc cum 9nIi,
comedies generally in opinion win Inc
relation to the canses of the present uep'oSs co.,
- ,sness-bat it has been induced by the fool
ish and wicked experiments OF inc eo'''''
relation to the currency. confession SO eeneta'
could hardly be expected from supporter y, N-
Van Buren,, as Gov. e. is, or mas .i'' 'a'e'y p'oI
such. Virginia, the ''mother OF de"ocraoy' 10
already arrayed against the Administrations
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

How THE CASE WOULD STAND. Mr. Cope, mer-
chont and delegate to the Convention for revising
the Constitution of Pennsylvania, in a speech upon
the currency, in that body, said;-"It banks could
bo totally suppressed and bank notes totally ban
lshed, one dollar would go as far as ten do now
the effect of which would be, that Martin Van Bu-
ren's salary of $25 ,OOO-would be equal to $780,
OOO-and Amos Kendal!s Levi Woodbury. s
$4,000 to 500 ,OOO, while tho laborcrs wages, from
oue dollar. would be reduced to ten cents day -
Well therefore, may Martin Van Buren, and Amos
Kendall be tho advocates of an exclusive metallic
currency-since it would add one thousand per cent.
to their salaries -
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16
From the W. Orleans Picayune Dec. 81.

Black Hawk. Capt. Taylor, on her passage from
Natchez to Natchitoches, burst her boiler, on
Wednesday night the 9th inst, a short distance
above the mouth of Red River. She had full
freight, large number ofpassengers and horses,
together with $4,000 in specie, belonging to the
United States. The pilot and engineer were in.
stantly killed-several more were supposed to
be lost-number not known. -Four or FIVE were
severely and several mortay wounded Most
of the passengers were saved by the timely ani-
val OF fiat boat, which conveyed them to the
shore. The principal part of the cargo was saved
in the same way. Seven horses were lost. S75-
600 of the specie saved. The hull, partly under
water, remains near where the accident occur
red.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16
FROM THE NIAGARA FRONTIER

The account published last week of the destruc-
ton OF the Caroline correct in the main. Nine
persons only arc missing 1t appears that the boat
had been in the employ of the Patriots part of the
day previous to the attack upon il, and the British
supposed it belonged to their enemy on Navy Is
land. One account represents that McKenzie's
1ag-the tri-colored-was raised in the boat. and
was up at the time of its destruction, and also that
the boat belonged to him. If this story is true our
Government will not have very good grounds for
demanding satisfaction, although the boats crew
was composed mostly Of American citizens
The Patriots, if they not driven from the Is.
land will probably leave it soon and disband their
army. maintenance of their present position
cannot avail themselves any thing. The British
force is too great to admit Of their landing in Cana
da and If they should march into our territory thew
would be taken or be dispersed. From present in.
dlcations the troubles in the Upper Province will
be settled IN week or two. The patriots, oxccp,
ing those with Mckenzie, are all subdued and mi.
et The strong ground taken by our Governmen,
and the daily renforcements of the Ioyalists from
the Lower Province will ctfectualIy check further
operations by the patriots.
Mrs. WRIT, widow of the lamented A,,or,o.,
General WRIT, is about to publish, at Bal,imoro
splendid Floral Dictionary, with SO ongravinss
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

ABOLITION. An adjourned meeting OF Inc Oaie-
donia County Anti Slavery Society WIS hoioeh III
the meeting house in this village last lh"fsu"y'
which, considering the badness OF tho 'raVe''i"s'
was very respectfully attended some ao'e sPeeo"oS
were made the occasion; and IN the al's'"0o"
an address was delivered by Rev CHESTER w RIGHT
of Hardwict, which was characterized WIZ" ''o
usual ability and good sense OF mat gen''e'n'"
productions The Society adjourned to meet at
Passumpsc Village four weeks from lhnrsu'F'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

u-PMcK enzie has been arrested by the au'horAly
&c ,ho United States Mt Buffalo, and admitted 10 oi
il the sum OF $4,000, and has repaired to Navy IS,
land He was arrested for disturoingd the "e'''u,
relations of our country and for stealing c0nno"
arms belonging to the United States Our Govern,
ment has given orders to arrest all VINO haYe D'o"
or shall hereafter be guilty OF interfering Win 0a"
adam affairs
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

SPECIE PAYMENTs.-The Bank Of the United
States has reduced its loan, according to state
ment in the Washington Globe, from $63552,-
952 on the first ofMay last, to $42 474 $751; OH the
LIST OF December, making q reduction in seven
months, of more than twentyEmillions. This
looks like determination, if the statement is
correct, to be prepared for an early resumption
of specie payments.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

It. M II ~ p;.:i, hir;etor
had demanded his passports is unfounded Instead
OF his being dissatisfied with the measures of the
President and tho Cabinet in relation to Canada,
he thinks them fine loyalists-fast friends to his
baby Queen. Why should he not be satisfied?
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

Aurt,oAN AGGnEssIoN. From the information
furnished the Department of State 1t would appear
,bot the British Ioyaliss not alone IN tho non
obseryance of neutrality, but that cinzehs OF 'e'
mont vero the first to trespass upon tho rights OF
,hoir neghbo,s There is much reason tor beheV-
ing I'm. tho citizens of New York have ahofoeu
the British some apology for their savage Outrage
uoon tho Caroline, by offciously llnrermeuunns'
contrary TO the spirit if not the letter OF the law
with rights and concerns of tho people OF Canada
We hope it may provo otherwise and the BRUSH
roton left without excuse for tho bloody transac-
lion. 1t is denied by the Governor OF New YORK;
40 far as the state government is responsible
that INV acgressions have been committed IL IS
known that the British have taken dispositions, ana
II is TO be apprehended thoir representations to the
British Cabinet will be of such nature as VIII re-
tard the adjustment of the difficulties between the
two nations growing out of the Canadian disturDan
.ces and be considered a sufficient Justihcauon OF
tho destruction of tho Caroline, as retahatory
measure and induce them TO decline offering any
reparation for the deed. The following document
accuses, by implication at least, the citizens OF Ver
mont of violating the neutral relations OF the TWO
powers: ... ... .,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

The ST. Augustine Herald of the 23d ult, says.
go the prospects of the close of the Seminole War
are dim and gloomy. The MAN body of the Indians
is said to be about rs miles south of Fort Mellon.
and making thor way south. Orders have been
received from Gen. Jessup, for tho removal of all
the Indians now in the Fort 10 Charleston
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

LOWER CANADA Tho Montreal Gazette OF the
9th inst contains list of the names of $50 per-
sons imprisoned on tho charge of high treason and
among them ten are noted as members of the Pio-
vincial Parliament. Over one hundred had been
previously released. The Province is in a state of
peace, and there is not, learn, any organ.
lied armed force IN oppositon to the government.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

The WEATHER. In this village the Thermom.
eter at sunrise on Monday Of last week stood at 81
The weather during the present month has been
uncommonly mild, tho thermometer ranging great
portion ofthe time from 80 to 45 degrees above 20.
no. The ground for two weeks past has been on.
nelly bare, and the atmosphere at the present mo.
mont is more like October than January
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

George Bancroft has been appointed Collector of
specie at Boston for the Government. He is full
blood loco foco Mr. Partridge should feel cncour-
aged at this appointment.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

CONGRESS. The Senate has attended to little
else beside the discussion of Calhouns gag resou-
tons since they introduced. Three of the
resolutions have been passed.. Nearly every Van
Buren, Senator from the north voted in their favor
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

G-5'The President has, in special message to
Congress recommended the passage of bill to pro,
hiblt citizens from afordng assistance of any kind
to tho enemies Of power at peace with us.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16

Tho Legislature of Maine assembled the &c
inst and Immediately organized. ELISHA A. AL
LEN, or Bangor, elected Speaker. by the follow
ing vote
Il. H. Allen, (whg) had 100
Hannibal Hamlin loco foco) had 80
Scattering
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16
Necessary for a choice

necessary ior cholce w
N. S. Llttefield, loco foco, eived 10 out of %
votes given for President of the Senate The vacancy
in the Senate has been filled by tho election of a
Wing
A committee was appointed to count the votes
for Governor, who made the following report
EDWARD KENT, (whg) "a $50
GorlIam Parks, Qoco foco) 33, $40
Kents majority over Parks 479
Scattering, 2S6
Kenls majority over all Others 1913
Thus it will be that the Wings have elected
their Governor, and gained in the State since last
year nearly 10000. 1t will be recollected that the
V. B. papers (and no one attempted to deceive its
readers with more reckless regard for truth than
tho STAR which also accused Of misre presentation
asserted and reiterated the assertion that Kent was
not elected, and that tho loco focos would have a
majority in the Legislature. The vote for Speaker
exhibits majority of 10 against them, and thoy
have only 2 majority in the Senate. The public
can Judge from the representations of the loco foco
prints in this state in relation 10 the Maine election
Of the confidence to which they entitled.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16
DEPARTMENT. or STATE,

W6ShtngtOn, DeC' ~, 1901 }
SIR: Information has been received from Il source
which entities it to attention, that, after the battle
Of ST. Charles, which took place some time since,
many ofthe insurgents who fled from that and other
places in Canada, collected at Swanton and high
gate, in the State of Vermont, and that citizens OF
of the United States furnished them with three
pieces of cannon, somo small arms, powder, lead,
aud otker munitions of war and that having been
thus furnished the insurgents on the sixth of the
present month made descent into Canada, where
they were met by party Of ioyaIiss and routed
with the loss of two pieces Of cannon; one OF the
party being killed, and othors wounded, and that
the reminder returned to Swanton. Tho Prcsl-
dent directs that you institute an immediate inquiry
into the facts thus stated and, if they should be
found to be correct, and susceptible Of proof, that
you commence legal proceedings against all such
persons appear to have been concerned III vlo,
iating the law for the preservation Of the neutral
relations of the United States. You are also direct
ed to exercise constant vigilance, during the pend
ing contest, and to take all proper steps to prevent
the recurrence Of similar to those into which
you are now called upon to examine.
am, sir, your obedient servant,
JOHN FORSYTH.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-16
vEHEE CALIFORNIAN.
gIa T@snR GGYsss Sg .
MAINE-KENT ELECTED

TU ES D Y, JAN UARY I6, 1885
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-21

EpEUFORD LANDS FOR SALE-Ihe subscriber, being anH'
I'D lou, 10 from the Of Bedford wishes 10 SELL PIT
wo trucs lying Ivy Creek and containing
400 or 100 acres Ga this Tract is comfortable dwelling
go. containing six rooms aud every house necessary
IT, - could be vey divided, should il he
.hou, hal Of the Land still NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., all Of
tobacco and low grounds and meadow ana
r,r, Of the same the county, loft the II
TIE other tract By old survey 81" nctt and lies
nsy !, B.dred and pa in Amherst On this tract thcre
TO be of grounds Including the Hs saHf
as sny land James River About hall The n'G
land hreeourtb OF the uneicated i4hd
good Saw NH on 'h hc. ana
deal of fine timber, viz OAK poplar ""inu' WY se"
hickory, and ash, bnt much pine >,
OF the best stands for Taren between LynehOuS
Bridge % miles from the former ann 10 nles
from the latter place deem description Of the above
wishing 10 purchase WI" hrst
the land the land aha bo DC
pleased with -As offered for sale The
LIBERAL upon application TO the sub
scriber by whom the lands any time will be- shown
PAUL A. CLAY,
Bedford, Sept II S-wtiO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-21
James Rirer and kanauha Company.


NOTICE TO LaBORERS.-Aa meeting OF the President and
~ the James River and kana"ha Company on the
5th June, 1898:
the low old at the they are now paying
the advertisement ct the agent MI
Reus now Richmond newspapers until the force
shall be discharged by the Company on the
complso of work necessary 20 be executed thereon
That from and after Monday morning neS
the Company said work who on its
returned by the said scent as having
faithfully every working day. except when una
service completion of the sid work and az
orderly sha be entitled to receive
the rates of compensa
allowed paid the first day occurring by the
uas.s of Company after the completion of the SAID work
such additional shall be paid
on who shall continue the ConPanys service
un; said lower level shall be completed and pro-
vded further resolutions shall no; apply TO persons
having nsgated promoted the late sike Tor
we ses on said lower level ..u..
Published by order Of the Board '" b. CHll IENptN-
June Is tli-u 'ee'ehd'y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-21
.NEH FILL GOODS.

.NEH FILL GOODS
Y the 'sMamora Capt, J. Myei Arrived from Liverpool,
ID have received supply Of FALL BRITISH DAf
GOODS, consisting OF
Point, Dutf, Rose aud Whitney Blankets
Super London cloths, assorted colors
DO Cus.m-res do
TO DO striped BueSssn 90
Do 10 TcGrei and Naiencia Nettinss
81 and 6i LACK and assorted MerlnoI
ID Go de Nap Go
Red Paddiass, 6 1 Fiushiuss, assorted colois
six, cotton. wor.;-d eGd mohait Hosiery
Lambs " col Half Hose, Silk Gloves
London Buck Gloves Patent Thread, assorted
Seine Thread, Nos. D aud 80, sc.
The above Goods " III be- opened IN few days.
We have in store large Stock Of
Nos and Manchester and Merchants Cotton Osrabures
81 IS aud A EitrIck Brown Cotons
81 and IS Merchants co do
81 and A Apron Checks
"a aud ca Furniture DO
- and 3 1 Indigo and fancy Pials
3i - and T.; Bed rIck.
Liu.eys. plain and plaid
Glasgow and keu;ucky Jeans
striped and plain Saiines
We way from Boston about 7r" Hundred Pack
containing
Lawrence Nashua and Al and ga brown Coitons "a,
A aud "a bicGch-d Co'tOns
Bleeche aad brown D.ls Bed Ticks Cloths and Cas,mere
Printed Sat:ncits
Rcd, white yellow and green Fia0nCls
"a. and DoG-ts, G;e-n Ga,ze Negro Cloths
beautiful OF Merrlmsck and Fail River
Prints.
of staple and fancy
opened Our terms known TO our
Those "bo have complied with then kno" mat
al be and those who hav" not; par;i-
+. K j. $. JAMES CO.,
SEP, II l3.-stl GOte Sqgcr..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-21
For Rent.

THE convenient and eligible Establishment in Gainesville now
BY RorkSThe mako
,b decidedly desirable situation Tor public house
in the upper country Located in aouhing sc, Of great
public roads the Sou N ard "t'
ri,h ample ROOM good garden and sufficient stables II pre-
.nn,s person who - determined keep good h'rr
eyav pduccnenl occupy Immediately. The subscriber wnnd
t.nt b, the Of and give 'h %
,f December Those wishing aSe make d
.sct application o The subscriber. CLARKE ROiSlhk
u, H..tl.nhurp Va huy 2s Isas 33-weE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-21
U;imingtoa Hotel for Rent.

TIE for the ensuing year ionsef
the premises w ies'e ,2h'a
..issiD. neat winter hs large eut o"
rlv-ra, situated IN the eouny OF fiofahn anu
nj " on ,I. stage leading iton Richmond 10
In. Tavern ma house Tor ias last you;
.fs and stand for the next ob years 70 oe
y and dining houe Tor StaS" pass.
u.,.r and house formerly All th+ neces-
stables will be rented "th he a'e'h
10 reat such situation viii please make as carly sFP'
c,!ol g. pos5i, 10 NV residing or The premise.
RICHARD OMOHUNDRO, SR
= IT the above named establishment Is not rented private
TO the Saturday October as1t, wi" on that
p. = , -, ,,b,,rIr K. o., So.
- '-">F sid
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-21

Of LAND win be u:Tsred for SALE at FuNanns Court
on The 4h Monday September THREE tracts o rd be
10 the of Thomas Appebey decd One tract
@ m me Byrd Creek aJonIas the and OF Daniel 2 Key Mrs,
William FOnsine others, eonia by recent sur
land. One Of The remaining tracis
- % arre mostly woods lies the tract OF 30 =
&c. TIE - and adons the lands OF
Ann Nm ApDsbey and otheIs. VIM APpi:tsy j., V-
asr me Lad will :be disposed 20 puI-
Chase ~. .se Aausn which the lands will he sold
WIN APPLEBEY IT,
For the distributes Of ThoS. !7Vplsbeg, deed.
Ana 33-2aptds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-09-21
J.iLKS and JE.v.vTES for sale.

uIscaeT hereby offers for sale three JACkS and SIX JEN
Is OF the Jacks all be old next Spring, and
aou, the sze Jacks and from their
I'D oS grown, he little short of i've feet The I-n-
' BY Ferdinand, two ny Vulcan and wv" by Far
largest Jacks Tint have been 10 this state
61- yenrs old July next and believe the largest
' will take fhes thousand dollars for him,
- 'a..oa,ble credit He has made this about one third
h ~ address is Mount Pleasant Post Office, spoyl-
'ss'' 'n.a,y. ". SPENCER COLEMAN.
Sep = r3S-3ts