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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24
NHatchRess Sentative.

TIME sick are all taking GOELICK'S MATCH
n LESS SANATIVE, which is astonishing the
world with its mighty victories fearful diseases.
For sale by EPHRAlM LOW.
Groton VT 37-tf
The above is also for sale by A. BURLINGTON,
Burke. H ~
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

"A late law in Congress provides that the widows
oil those who were IN the revolutionary army, aud
VINO were married before January 1894, and are
now widows, shall receive pension for years
from March 9TH 1886, equal to the pay or pension
TO winch their husband, iflvng, would have been
entitled, and under the act of June 7th 1892
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

The previous question. When the members Of
Congress were arragned for leaving their seats, Mr.
Cushman of N. H., the famous mover of the previ
question, begged to he excused on the ground
that he was present when the call commenced. Mr.
Wise opposed the release from the penalty, merry
declaring he would turn states evidence, and testi-
fly that Mr. Cnshman not only went out but endeav-
ored to entice him away, and on the motion to i'm
pose the usual fine, moved The precious question.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

David Scott was hung at Laporte, Ind on the Is
ult. tor the murder of Joshua Copeland. An i'm
mense throng ofspecators surrounded the gallows
"a large portion of whom were in female attire.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

The Natchitoches Herald, hitherto a Van Buren,
paper, has hosted the Wing flag, and says" our
penitence for past errors is complete-let the pub
licy which give it, be the test of our sincerity"
This may be taken as most decided indication as
to the whereabouts of the " footsteps" of the people
in that region. Having weighed the follower in
their balance, and found him wanting, they de-
termined he shall " make tracks" at the end of his
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

p7The body of the son of Widow Hbbard that
was drowned in Moose river week before last, was
found last Friday upon the surface of the water,
about half of mile below the place where it was
drowned.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

lj'The administration is straining every nerve
to save itself from the utter condemnation which
the voice ofthe people will again thunder forth at
the fall elections. In this state two new loco foco
concerns ofthe worst sort have been established
and at points which never sustain newspaper
viz: at Derby, in the 9Th Congressional district and
at Johnson in the 4th Congressional district. In
Ohio, worse game is played several new presses
have been started, in connection with host often-
porary papersi. to be published until after cleo
lion WHO PAYS? Thence came tho immense
eectoneeriag fund, to establish newspapers by the
dozen, with which, by brow beating, deception
and lies, to cheat the people into support of the
powers that be? Let the people remember that an
editor who sells himself to do dirty work for other
folks, cannot have conscience or judgment of his
own. Like an office holder under the reformed
system of Van Buren,, he must obey his masters or
lose his place --Vt. Watchman q Journal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24
Last Call!

A LII debts due the subscribers must be indis-
IN crianinatety and insmodiatety paid-no mistake
special contracts excepted. 'g;-
r4sfls-l II. 81 w. BUCK.
Lower Waterford. July -, 1888 Sow
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24
Wool! Wool!

THNHE subscribers will receive WOOL. in payment
A for Goods, and on demands.
SElEDD 81 JEWETT.
ST Johnsbury June 23d, 1888. Aft
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

"RuIe or R,tin."--Van Buren,, Calhoun, Ben
ton, and Calnbreleng determined to carry
out their sub treasury scheme, with or without
law. Cambreeng declared in the House that
the scheme was in operation, and would be con
tinued whether the law passes or not In the
Senate. Calhoun avows himself in favor of that
or nothing. In pursuance ofthis policy, and by
the votes of Calhoun, Benton, Niles. 81 Co., Mr.
Websters Resolution, regulating the currency
question has been rejected!
This leaves the government aioat Van Blu
rem now Yields the Sword and the purse!-But
ho,o has he welded them? The inglorious war
in Florida illustrates his military achievements;
while an exhausted Treasury, "a deranged Cur
rency, and a ruined People, attest his merits as
q Financier.-.Ab. Journal
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

VERMONT. On the fourth day of September prox-
limo, the Green Mountain Boys will open the dance
in the great Wing Ball, which is 20 come Off this
autumn. They will lead off in fine style and with
capital spirit, to the tune OF Down with the Usurp-
ers! The Wings ofVermont have the ancient spir-
1t and hatred of oppression for which their ancestors
were SO renowned and it behoves them at this cri-
Sis to- put forth their strong arm in defence of Wing
principles and Wing measures They ought to
present greater majority than before, and do 1t
they can, it they but will it, If we may form anv
OPINION OF what they will do, from the spirit which
.Pervaded the immense assembly which recently
convened at Montpelier, Loco Focosm will at the
coming election receive a severer and ouder rehrLa
than 1t has ever yet received from the friends of the
constitution in the land of Ethan Allen.
CIGrem0nt (yr FL EogIe
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24
Notice.

FENHlS may certify that have this day sold my
H son, RANSLA ER TUTE, minor, his time
to transact business for himself free from my
troll, and shall cl aim none of his earnings nor pay
any debts Of his contracting after Is date
'H1 aV1+ ZIBA TUTE.
Burke, June 80, 1888. 49--3w
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24
l1,900,0OO
an aggregate loss of
S21.2 100000

SHOWING an aggteSate loss OF S2I ,2UU ,UUU
which has been sustained by the wool growers of
the nation alone in the short space of years. EST
mates on unqestioned data, viz from the last grand
list, and known prices, show that the wool growers
of Vermont alone, have since 1886, suffered loss
of 81 $40, 429A Can State which does not raise
it's own bread stuff, afford such losses? With these
facts in view, it is therefore,
Resoued, That the policy ofthe administration
has been eminently adverse the interests of the
wool growers, and loudly calls for the strong rep
rotation of 'nature's noblemen-the lords OF the
soil"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

DEsPoTIsM Mr.. Cambreleng, the organ oil
the administration made the following inso-
lent declaration, to the representatives Of the
people:
Suppose we reject this bill and go home, does
the Sub Treasury cease' No, Sir, it MUST con-
tinue as it is now, the iao Of the land and WILL
continue throughlS38, '39, 40 and al. IN SPITE
OF ALL THE LAMENTATIONS HERE OR ELSE
WHERE"
This is very explicit language truly. The
ministry are. determined to compel the people
to submit to their own arbitrary will. Notwith-
standing the declared opinion of muorities of
the states in their primary assemblies and egisla-
tive halls the officers of government. feeling
power and forgetting right are determined to
continue this warefare upon the prosperity of
the nation, and to compel obedience TO their
sovereign will and pleasure .Egis
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

Brandreth'S PiAs.-A good joke is told in the
Cincinnatan, OF the extraordinary efficacy of
these pills, in the most hopeless cuses. iner-
chant OF Cincinnati, the story says,) was refused
discount at bank,-was disconsolae; had
note to lift next day, and was cut of funds
Despair was written on his face, when he espied
newspaper in which was related the cir
cnmstance ofan old and decrepid woman being
restored to blooming youth, by merely reading
the sign over one of DIR Brandreth's Gown of.
fees" An idea flashed upon him, he deterlnin-
ed to make the experiment of trying their effca.
cy on Bank Directors, aud accordingly he re-
paired immediately to the office, aud procured
box. This he folded up with his note, and
sent counterhopper to bank, who presented
the same to the bunk Directors, and awaited
the issue.
The rest will soon be tod-the sight ofHe bor
,oorhed upon them SO forcibly, that they ordered the
money TO be SheHed out inslanter!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24


d AT the Democratic Wing County Conven.
ton for Washington County, the following report
and resolution were adopted;-
The committee on resolutions made the follow.
ing report, which was accepted, and the resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, from authentic statements, prepared
from official and other authority, il appears that the
annual amount of wool, raised in tho fifteen wool
growing States, has for some years exceeded forty
million pounds. From 1927 To 1886 during which
interval manufactures at times more or less
iAJurously affected by the anttarlff policy of the
admlnstrauon-the average price was never less
than 50 cents, and in 1886 it was SO per pound
From 1886 to May 1887, there extraordinary
cause from which fall in prices could be expected
In May 1887, however, occurred the explosion of
that ''grand experiment. of the administration.
which was to give a better exchange an explosion
which, 1t has been most truly remarked, ''swept
away every thing within its reach" Commerce
first felt the tremendous Observation-Disclosures
nextand at last the farmers left to feel their
full share Gifts force Although the administration
mad parayzed commerce and manufnctures-yet,
nature compelled merchants and manufacturers TO
cat; and hence ordinary markets for the farmers
beef, pork, butter and cheese have remained OPEN
and prices have been about as usual. Our misgui-
ded rulers could not shut out the light and warmth
OF the sun, nor averthe refreshing showersof Heav-
en-: by the goodness of Providence the farmer had
his usual crops and were able to supply the markets
as before There was, however, one point of at.
tack still open-and they have felt deep wound
there In 1887 the average price ofwool was about
81 l-2 cents, showing fall of 23l-2 cents per
pound from 1886 AT the special session of Con
gress last September, and at the present session. no
adequate relief has been granted no liberal measures
devised 10 revive the energies of the nation, while
on the other hand, old and exploded experiments
have been followed by new ones; and among the
first fruits we find that wool, in this year, 1883 is
down to % l-2 cents-nearly 10 cents in the ave-
rage price less than it has been for at least twelve
years i! For illustration the following table will
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

BY deducting the total of 1887 from that Of 1886
the loss will be found to be SO 900 Deductin
the total of 1888 from that OF 1886,
| and the loss in this year is II 800 900
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

!
New WHEAT.-Some small parcels of new
Wheat have already reached the Baltimore mar
kef, and their excellent quality'is eering sign
as as 10 the productiveness of the present harvest
Inc prices obtained for these early samples have
been $50 l55 for prime white and from ten TO
twenty less, for red.
These prices, however, can afford little of no
indication as to the range of the wheat market,
when the supplies shall he more full, 81 the de-
man" become graduated upon such full supply, a
Re" weeks hence. 1t is pleasant to know that
me country has been blessed with an unusually
abundant harvest, aud the period for housing it's
rich products has been signally suspicious. Tits
therefore certain that after several seasons of short
crops we have once more 'enough and to spare;''
and that consequently, the foreign demand for
bread sluffs will ultimately be an element in
determining the price here.-Baltimore Patriot.
=, Horrible Occurrence al Phaadelphia.-O
1 ues,iay morning, two boys, twenty, and
me other seventeen years of age, apprentices to
Niessrs Rockwell g. Wagner, blacksmiths,
spring Garden, while at work on a sharp piece
OF rons Just taken from the forge, the eldest de-
liberately walked TO the other boy and ran the
not instrument through and through the fleshy
part of his thigh. He was Immediately conveyed
to the hospital where he lies in a very low and
dangerous state,pTb aggressor when questioned
as to the canse of this horrid act, replied, "be-
cause he did not strike straight" He has fed
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24

GJ'Of the 242 members of the House of Repre-
sentatives la are to be elected for the Goth Com
gress this year--the remainder next year The
States which elect this year are
Louisiana, IN July, already passed.
NMii sSouIIi, LIST Monday in August
Vermont, LIST Tuesday in September.
Maine, Sd Monday in Sebtember.
AHG pHasSss,s, LIST Monday in October.
s: Carolina, I'd Monday in October
6 6sss: :si''sS Tuesday i" October
New York, Cd Monday in November.
Massachusetts, GO
Delaware, I'd Tuesday in November.
BY the time these elections are over the wiliully
blind Locofocos will understand the state of their
party and the Sub Treasury The Van Buren, ma
orty in these Ia States is over 90 1t is calculated
that it will be more than 20 the other way. Ofthe
remaining States the Wings have considerable
majority in members now. We have seen some
detailed calculations for the whole. N. III. pm
per estimates the Wing majority in the coming
Congress at "a. We think this too high--we shall
be content with 40, and of that number we feel
confident.
Der Lecha Patriot und Northampton Caunty woÌˆchentlicher Anzeiger. (Allentaun, Pa.) 183?-1839, 1838-10-17
Jam9alt9 H.
9Seoinounaen.

DieIc 3eitling ,pirb jeben Wlithpcdalf
einem grcBen SltpersHpDal Srger, mitais
tleuen Sd,riftert heraus9e9eben.
Der SubleriptipnsSpreis 1T elm & kler
bes Sabrs, ipcppn Die Sodlfte i'm 9 9r II {
su be3ablen 1T.
Sfetn Subicribcnt ipirb fir ipeni9erilS
Mcnate angencnmcn, iub feincr fau bic
3eitung aitf9cbeiL bis ale 9iitditdnbc hrallf
abbeSahlt ilib.
Sefanntmad,ungen, ipclde cin Siersruss
MAIDEN, ,percen breinlal fir eiuen Saler
eiugeriift, unb fir jcbe fcrnere @inrfltng
fanf nnb SipanSi9 Sents. = @rSBcrellad
BerbiltniB.
Diejeui9e ipelde Die 3eitlin9 NIT b prit
cber bem pritrettcr crbalten, mil1sfrlbit
bafiir besablen.
sllle Sricfc all ben lSeraisgeber li1en
poiffrei ein9eianbt rpercen, ionit necn iIe
itiht auf9encmmen.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-17

/ Suor,n LADIES ALL LEARN Musrc?-I am no
enemy to music feel it, love It. But do
rerrobate the fashion of our time, winch requires
all our women, (the good old Bible tern') now
evor deficient in taste, sensibliity- ana soul, 10
undcrs, instrumental music. You might as
we'll bre ed all our men painters though they sho Il
lack eyes.
Millions are annually wasted upon music III
our country for those of whom not one IN nun
dred can ever hope TO attain any tolerabie pro
ficency in it, while the really everyday useful ac
complishnents of education overlooked and
neglected.
Some few, with great sensibiiltv, hne genus,
and fine ear for time as well as tune-lt their
parents can afford it, and they cannot employ
their time better. are right IN cultVafng liis'fu-
mental music to enthusiasm. But they should
be constantly reminded that the colioquial tao
ultv is capable of higher acknowledgements
embeshment-and more continual application
That the power of talking and reading well is
more easily acquired-more economically taught
more Notwithstanding and intellectual, and a
thousand times better fitted tor the communica-
ton o. happiness that IT may be practced IN all
places and at all times; after marriage as wei!
rs before-with all persons alIke-in poverty
and sickness-by night or by day-at home or "a
broad.
And vet how are talking and reading neglect
ed Among this whole assembly of tutors and
rossipDers is there good taikcr! Among the
scores who'play on more than one instrument =
speak more than one ianguage'-ernbroider and
paiu. work muslin and wax, and dance like as
MANY sylphs, how many could keep up spirited
conv erslrion with a man OF wit and learning tive
minuteso Ifwoman would but cultivate her mind
and learn 10 talk well. those who heard her would
learn 10 read well people would listen with more
pleasure 10 her reading than they ever do to he.
piano. whatever they may now pretend-uniess
her musical powers were absolutely e2traordin-
lrv OF magical. II Is grand and peerless art.
not so difficult as music. 10 manage the human
voice. in reading or coloquv. SO as to make the
blood cbb and flow at pleasure, IN the human
heart
What is the music hear in company?-
rauch. But it is better after ali than the CONVEX
,a,ion Every BODY feels this, and hence, at ev-
nv dead pause. uxsic is called for. What bitter
sarcasm on the intellectual power o: woman Is
hat. here reckoned compliment! \ request
hal she viii hold her tongue and thrum the Pr
mo. Why it i. precisely-if the simpieton had
he wit 70 see it-as If she were invited to say
,yer her chatechism or dance n jig--a pretty
ubstitute for her conversatica.-INewark Daily
Advertiser.
A Two-YEA. OLn Corr. ]. +. Robinson. BY
.iedoc. has been sold in Kentucky by his owners
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-17

SILK CULruRE-A meeting was held on the
25th Oct at Phadeiphia of citizens OF the States
of Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, en-
gagged in the culture of Silk, ut which the Hon
James Naudain Of Delaware, presided. Alter a
Coptinc measures for the formation OF National
Silk Society reference made to the suggestion
Of some Southern gentlemen in regard TO Con
vcntion TO be held In Baltimore the 2Sth day OF
the present month, and Delegates were appointed
from the several States represented, 10 attend the
same. OF the beneficial consequences likely TO
arise from the proposed convention, there can. we
presume. be but one opinion. The opportunity
which it will furnish for INSTRUMENTATION be-
tween intelligent men from various parts of the
Union. and the interchange OF opinions on mat
tiers of theory practice, Will be the means 81
eliciting much valuable information. The Silk
producing interest is beginning to be 4 very I'M
nor,ant one. and every method should be used b.
which It's advance ment may be promoted. The
attendance on the occasion will be large, and such
measures V ILL., we presume, be adopted rs will fur
nish regular supply Conformation on the lfnpor-
tant subject.--Balt American.
Orryr TpErs--It il said that the Identical OIL
ivo trees planted BY King David, are still growing
al Jerusalem, Probably the information is OBJ
tanned from the .-oidest inhabitants.'
l., Marianne Is Of opinion, we believe. that The
Olive trees now standing on the Mount OF Olives
near Jerusalem have been there ever since the
OF
tofn1ry proofs OF the rings the wood. of the an
ticutr ut the trees. Ii this should be the case.
then is an additional value u be set upon present
V hich We have inst received from travelling
friend VIZ: leaf which he plucked from one OF
the Olive trees now standing on the mount, which
was the pulpit whence was delivered the hrst ser
mon bv our Lord.-U. s Gaz.
TIE Human Heart-It appears from the re-
searches of an Eaglish physician OF cninence.
Dr. GIcaderwing, published IN tho Medicai La
zet,c. the medium weight Of the heart Is pine
o,ncas IN man. and eight oBnccs IN woman. a +
fact, and hitherto unknown II. that
the hear, Of man becomes heavier as old age ap-
while that OF women dlrnIasshes In .
y eight after the thirteth year.
SunDort;ag the press-Tak.ng a newsPape. I
three or four wears and W ben danaed Tor tho rnc
ey getting in pet, refusing 10 pay and d1scoaiin-
uing the Paper.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-17

A Two-YEas OLD Corr. ]. L. Robinson. by
Mcdoc. has been sold in Kentucky by his owners
for 10000.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-17

Supporting the press.-T@king newspaper
three or four years. and when danned tor the I'eu-
ev getting in pet. refusing 10 pay and d1scontin
uing the paper
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-17

An inmate of mad house being asked what
bro ,rt, him there, rePhed-'sA mere quIbble Of
words. sir said every body was mad, and every
hodv said was mud. and the majority carried st.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-17

From the HesperIan.
MITES ON TEXAS.
CHAPTER Ill.

CHAPTER III.
,.s-A Scene upon the Day Of Battlc--
49, Bayou--San Jacinto-Ierian Camp
y Rau.c-Vinces Bayou-A Dr"nhard
e.isrspale--E"eampme"t--Ere"fs OF inc
Harrisburg--Journey ty Land-1He
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-17

RUSSIA AND CIRCAssIA.-News from Circassia,
down to the first of December. says the London
correspondent of the Journal of Commerce. shows
that the brave mountaineers are resolved to con-
quer or die. To the last proposition made to then
they replied, ''As to commerce YOU have gold,
wheat, and manufactures.-We have steel. We
buv our merchandise of you at the risk of our
lives. In selling it to US YOU expose yours. Ii
this kind of commerce displeases you, retire be-
vond the Don and we will not come there to seek
you. As TO truce, no-thc wild boar does not
make peace with wolves. You are numerous
wolves; we ungovernablc as wild bears.
Let us fight. Allah knows beforehand which OF
us will be victorious" The same letter informs
us that the Russian army Of the Caucasus. under
the orders of Lieutenant General Golovine. a
mounts to Ill 900 men. of which seven.v-fivc
thousand are regular troops. the remainder being
composed of Cossacks. The Circassians have
also great force, that IS as regards numbers, three
tribes alone being still independent. who could
send 45O, 900 fighting men into the field, had they
but the means of organization and aruling-
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-17

The merchants of ST. Louis have called pub
he meeting TO consider the expcdrency OF taxing
measures TO promote The cstabIshmento Of q steam
boat line from New York or Boston, by way oi
New Orleans, 10 St. Louis.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-01-31

but will not at present Should you reply,
Gas expected you would have done before
now,* hope you will begin and settle my
points as you go along. This will be COM
ing right to the work. inexperienced in
controversy, l may have made many mis-
takes. Please point them out. may, too,
have been unjus!ly severe. My aim has
been to use plainneSs, not seUerity. l am
sensible of none but kind feeling toward
you, and of ardent desire to know the truth.
If my COLLECTIONS" are not we'll founded,
l do hope they aoiH be remoDed. Let truth
live, though it scatter my arguments to the
winds, and crush their author beneath its
mighty hand. Yours, truly,
AARON Angler.
Waterbury, JAM, 1888.
a note of explanation. here, is due to brother
Miller. About the time that brother Angler COM
menced his series of articles,-before either OF
saw brother Millera Orwell, and had conversation
with him on the subject of his replying to brother
Angler. We agreed in thinking it proper and
best that he should let brother Angler proceed
through, before he replied. Subsequently, how
ever, brother Miller sent me a communication,
purporting to be correction of what he viewed
to be an error into which brorher Angler had fall
en-, in his first article. But as he accompanied i
with no request as to the time he wished it to ap
pear, l have reserved it it shall appear mex
week.
1t appeared to me that one had better go thro'
and then the other There is now opportunity 70
brother MiIler-ED. TEL.