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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-05-14

Queen, we improve the opportunity afforded us
to solve problem which has puzzled some of
the wlsest Van Buren, and Fairfield heads in the
State. In stage coach which left Augusta
soon after the adjournment of the Legislature,
were several passengers,-mosto Of The n friends
OF the President of the United States and the
Governor of the State. The ndsposion of
me President to sustain the State of Maine, and
the backing out Of the Governor, were the sub
lects OF conversation during the morning ride-
Inc backIng-out of the Governor was account
Ell for by one OF the Van Buren, travellers, from
the fact of the Presidents Indifference, and The
rTes,aents indifference, the Traveller said, he be-
neged, gre,o out Of the fret that his SON John ,oas
IN England, counting The Queen. and making pro-
Sa|s for marriage for her Mlestyr' This solves
and wherefore Of The tame and unsatisfactory
Message of the President Portland Advertiser.
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-05-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

From the Southern Rose.
MISFORTUNE AND EXILE ENOBLED.
I'm affecting adventure Of The celebrated
Idltewa',d.
Translated by Professor Guenebault from the
French of "Saons de Paris"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-05-14

A PLEASANT COUNTRY. A western editor de-
scrbng the great advantages which are peculiar
to the Maumee river country, says:
ga stranger passing through Toledo the 9th
er day, inquired his way to Monroe, Michigan.
He was told to take the road that appeared plain
est and the most travelled. He did SO, and in
the course OF "a few minutes found himself in
the burying ground! He did not stay there We
ny long, but was soon seen running The country
as it the rider of the pale horse was at his
heels.''
Again, he states on good authority" that
that portion OF the country which lies on tn e
south side of the river " ill produce more rattle
snakes to the acre, than any piece of land of its
size in America.
This must be glorious country to remove to
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-05-14

How ARE you OFF FOR SOAP? In the Hi
nois House of Assembly, during a recent debate
member, named Happy accused another nam
ed Baker, of an attempt to "soft SOAP unsus-
pecng members and that he had an utter con-
tempt for "soft soap" Mr. Baker, in reply, said
The gentleman expresses contempt for ''sofl
soap" believe him sncere-if members OF
the House inspect his countenance closely, they
will there find conclusive evidence that he feels
the greatest contempt for "all sorts of soap"
Morning herald., 1839-12-20
Bank Notes.

This table presents some from the rates ofla
week. from Ave to sin re cent higher than at the
same time last year notwithstanding tina, all reports Of the
canal collectors OF Ohio Pennsylvania, aud New York show
increase in the quantity Of produce brought 70 market
of average last year and the amount Of
rood. sold during past year has been notorousy small
The farmers had large and good prices and they
have purchased lightly and yet the present table Of exchange
show, them In debt 10 the city; result that brought
about by the Encouragement Of the banking system and the
po.noe system through the medium OF which the produce
Of the last year has changed hands, This in rising markets.
place. immense profits In The hands Of the specuto but
does not benefit the farmer In falling markets. the loss falls
upon the operative bank speu ator and suspension pc
Gle payments and suspended debts the result The atten
dant consequence, deprecated currency again throws
heavy loss upon the farmer and the premium into the hands OF
banks through the medium Of which they hope proIong
precarious existence Since the OF the past
crop the public have been 10 ponoes, and heavy
eumen has been fore ed upon the banks the consequence
efwhch the other 10 sustain themselves
The desperate which sometimes rescred pain
fully evident IN the case OF The schuylk Bank operations of
similar nature confined 70 Philadelphia few days
Morning herald., 1839-12-20
6ssss

This remarkable statement does not explain itself
For some cause other, the counter revolution Of
the present year has placed Mr. Van Buren, in stron.
ger position than he in this country even in
cluding the loss Of his native state. The causes
which have brought about such change, are vari-
ous. The most prominent is und oubtedIy the apathy
Of the wings. In 1889, the locofocos poIIed 2 COS
votes than they did in 1885, their highest vote
while the wings lost 81, ,42S voters, those who most
probably did not take the trouble to vote at all.
The causes OF the want Of animation in the whis
party may have originated in various the
selfish conflict for the selection Of candidates-the
continued revolution Of tradethe fatigue OF attend
I'M. to the system Of electieneering-aII NAV have
aided to produce this result. Another OF these
causes, producing this disastrous state Of thng.,
ought undoubtedly be attributed to the Wall street
press, the councils Of the corrupt sccundreIs who
control that press, and the influence Of that press
for evil in all the large cities Of the Union
During the last election in this state the activity of
the country newspapers carried the state while the
folly, the pride, and the exclusiveness Of The Wall
street press lost the city The Wall street press
and its editors, are in state of insolvency and de-
cline, and like all bankrupts Of late years. thew
increase in impudcnce they decrease in business
influence and integrity During the last three wears
the circulation OF that class Of newspapers has de-
creased nearly fifty per cent, while the independent
cash press mas doubled, trebed and quadrupled
Another prominent cause for the counter revolu-
hon, apparently IN 'avor Of Mr. VanBuren but not In
Tact So sthe generairoguery, fraud, and msmanage.
ment OF 'ne banking system. When the people found
'nat ,ne overthrow oi the administration in several Of
the states, during the years 1897 3s did moi mend
the hard times, they turned round upon the hank,
which were badly managed, and ont Of hostility 10
paper system, were thrown back uponthe admnistra.
non' This couse has influenced large masses in
the middle, southern and western states-and rive,
againa very prominent position 10 the States RIGHT
party wh'chis generally in favor Of the specie cur.
rency.
In the preceding table we have given the slecto.
vote to MIR Van Buren in all those states in which
Morning herald., 1839-12-20
Liabilities.
&l.7sQ.OS1
Sl,74O,Os2

This institution il appears available resources the
amount Of $500 600, to meet cash liabilities Of
yet she suspended because the banks Of ohes did with
out waiting for any actual demand upor for specie
The plea for the suspension was that the Of discounts
could be increased for the relief Of peop long
they paid specie This Institution has also the commend Of
81 OF bonds which the market G SALE 70
her benefit apd also the crop about coming forwards Up
der such circumstances suspension evnc laxity o. o.a
obligation that may we'll shs the confidence Of the public
banks.
tn. New oIl.a" stat. tina. on. Of the bank, Of
New York. s,SH tn. al banhl.s law, has entered the
cotton MARKET This ramor has srhen probably from the
fact that the eertI6sates of deposte in lhe N An IT,
BFg Co. selling In Mobile at premium sf per cent
payable the 18th JAny Post notes Of the Morris
Caaa dated Nov i, 1t IS days. ass selling ers Al
per cent premium.
resolution introduced into The Georgia Lersaturs ON
the 9th, TO compel all the banks to day. 10
be specified the Governor issue proclamation rsquiria
the banks TO the day be filed up the resou
ton and the charters Of the banks refusing to comply to be
forfeited
The cashier Of Farme Bank Of Seneca Co.. the post
notes Of which reported paid called upon us to
that they have bees since paid and that the drafts negoa.
ted IN made payable at remote periods These
used s the purchase Of produce which row ON
hand the to be used meeting the drafts when hsy
shall mature This 10 the operation eommoy called reev.
ing the people, Instead Of the farmer being shipper Of his
produce and retaining the benefits arng from the ex-
change which 10 per cent In Indiana he sells Il for
trash In the shape Of paper money 10 per discount los
ng % per cent By the oPsraon the purchaser without the
outlay OF dollar becomes possessed Of farmers produce
brings 10 the city sells it. and has the Of the farmers
money several months before the paper he received for
payable This the operation Of the post system on the
agricultural sections The loss thus sustained BY the counr
oae great eeent OIL aaetuaons OF domestic EXCHANGES
which vary from per cent prem TO 10 per discount the
Of the year. although the value Of the actual
soil than the imports into IT, and auenIy
the balance should be in favor Of the country.
The following the csent rates Of Bark Note. and Ex
change.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

SALE AT JERsEy CITy.-The young ladies' Of st.
Matthews church, Jersey city, have sale OF fancy
articles at the Lyceum there, today, for the benefit
Of the Sunday School II these young ladies would
put up themselves. we would give any thing. yea,
even trembling heart. for one Of the prettiost and
sweetest Of the lot besides taking apair Of the next
best for two friends, whose excessive nodcsty viii
make them jie n single misery.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

ANOTHER FIRE.-The FIRE yesterday morning at 8
o'clock in the brick building standing in the rear
Of No. 80 Cherry street II was occupied by George
Atherdeen, turner, Kinds Demarest, carpenters, j.
II. Montgomery s. Co., brush makers, Mr.. Kellogg,
chairmaker, and Jacob vanderpoo, Jr., by whom the
building wasowned. The loss is estimated 70 be
S30Oo. No insurance. II supposed TO have been
the work Of an incendiary.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

The stock market has been rather quiet today Some de-
scrphons have improved and others have recedd United
States Bank II cent Kentucky per cent Syracuse
R. r. per cent North American Trust and Banking de-.
clined per cent d laware and Hudson per Harlem
per cent Sales Of Corporation bonds made at per
cent discount
Ten doar counterfeit notes Of the Bank Of the Northern
Liberties in circulation. The signatures j. Knight pre-.
sident, and r. L. Pit6d cashier, toeraby well mi
tated.
The St. Louis bank remains in about the position
The merchants have generally met their abl les Kentucky
Indiana and Illinois paper ceAnue form the circulating
dium
The following valuation Of the in Duchess count
equalized by the Board Of Supervisors for 1889:
Assessors value Of real estate Sl5,036,25l
Equalized value, l337SlS4
Personal property, As736l3
Total value equalizea $ls25l,7g7
The following statement OF the Real Estate Bank Of
Arkansas: -
STATEMENT Of REAL Estate BANK of ARKANsAs and
BRANCHES, on the 10th OF November.
Reeouces Liabilities.
Loans Sl,5s5,ls0 Capital $l,s74,so2
Real Estate 6,,75 Circulation l54elO
Due from Banks 2o,753 Deposits lle 5s7
Bills of Banks l59a5 Profit loss 9i,l92
Specie lll,967 ew
Morning herald., 1839-12-20
POSTSCRIPT.
FRIDAy Moxxixa, 2 o'clock.
BY THIS MORNINGS MAIL.
No MESSAGE YET.


The House Of Representatives is apparently no
nearer its organization, than on the first day of the
session. The following letter Of our correspondent
gives the Details
WASHINGTON Cry, Dec. Is, 1899
In the Senate today, several Senators gave notice
Of bills and resolutions, they intended present at
a futnre day; after which, that body went into Ex-
ecutve session, and remained with closed doors,
till o'clock, acting Executive nominations, and
then adjourned
UAtil the House is duly organized, the Senate will
not be able to transact any business OF consequence
In the House, Mr. Wises resolution of yesterday,
that the whig members from New Jersey be not
sworn, taken up, and after slight flare up"
between Mr.. Johnson, of Tennessee, and Mr.. Barn
well, Of New York, for the fioor the Speaker gave
ii to the latter gentleman who took possession Of it,
and spoke upwards Of two hours in support Of the
rights Of the Jcrseymen. The speech Of The gen.
tleman, though sound and logical did not afford any
new argument.
Mr.. Reynard, Of North Carolina, followed on the
same side, and made very bot speech, in which he
assailed with much zeal and violence, Mr, Pick.
ems, of South Carolina, and Mr.. Vanderpoel Of New
York. 1t was maiden speech; and though this gen.
tleman. certainly evinced good deal of talent and
a yOlublc I" gift Of the gab, and NAV be numbered
among men Of ability, he offended all good taste and
sound judgment by his furious and uncalled for as
saults on Messrs. Pickens and Vanderpoel. Neither
Of these gentlemen replied or noticed the assailant
Mr.. Waddy Thompson, of South Carolina, now
took the floor, and soon kicked up a row with Mr..
Charles Sheppard, of North Carolina, who he accu-
sed Of being guilty Of political inconsistency.
The charge called Mr.. Shepperd out; and a war
Of wits took place, which entertained the House for
an hour. 1t was hard combat, and both parties
came off second best.
At o'clock, after unsuccessful attempt had
been made to lay the resolution the table, the
House adjourned, and nothing done.
Mr.. Bell, Of Tennessee, today said, when oppo
sing the motion to lay the resolution the table, that
there were several gentlemen on both side who
wished to speak; from which you may that the
debate now on hand may last many days, if not
weeks; and hence you may not look for the message
till the first of January at least. Yours, &c.
TOBIAS TROTr.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

GREENoUeH's STATUE OF :WAsHIrGroH-This
subject 10 beginning to attract the attention sf the
penny critics One says it ought to be standing-the
os0er siYng One quotes Jupiter Tonans and the
Lsocoon' Tor the latter; and others, common sense
for the former. Go on
10 The BowERY CIRCUS is actually beating the
bowery Theatre, in numbers and in profits. Charles
kean never had such rivals to play against as he
has now. In the legitimate drama two Of the horses
are hable-their readings admirable. and
their movements classic. Well may they write
overthe circus" Entertainment here for man and
beast.'
The THEArREs.-The rage for cheap amusements.
still continues and increases daily II the Park was
to lower their prices the same as the Bowerv thew
might be full every night whilst they have so great
an attraction as Celeste in two new pieces Last
night, a numerous and highly fashionable audience
attended to this excellent actress in Nahramstta
and Zoloe, and we presume the will be the case
tonight. AT the Chatham, last night, there was an
excel MT house to see Mr.. James Vallack; and at
the Bowery there was crowded house to see Chas.
kean In Richard The Bowery Amphitheatre was ale
so crowded. and the performance went off with great
spirit This is the era Of cheap anusealents and
that establishment which gives the cheapest and best
amusements, will be the most literally supported.
Track Of Forger.-Thomas Sappington recently
committed forgery, in Baltimore, and sloped. He
has been tracked to this city.
Speck of War.-The general, commanding the
llth, 18th, and 18th divisions Of Missouri militia
have received orders to hold portion Of their reg-
ment's notice.
The Rirers.-The Ohio was falling on the 18th ult
The Arkansas was in good boating condition ON the
Goth, but falling
Morning herald., 1839-12-20
()y- For legal intelligence see srst page.


O. Monday next we shall publish double Sheet
esutaining the cream Of all the annuas, Tor iS4o.
This will be the cheapest aad most interesting pa
ver ever published. TO advertisers, for the hoii'
d.vs. il will be all important to print their notices
In this sheet, Of which twenty or forty thousand
nav be published.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

THE LATE GALE.-Further particulars have been
received and will be found under the marine head
The o. has been very great. More than fifty ives
were lost; and the mariners suffered immensely The
passengers by the steamer Providence who left this
city Saturday last, at 4, p. NJ, did not arrive in
Boston till Tuesday, at 2, p. NJ. She anchored of
New Haven, on Saturday night, and remained during
Sunday, in agale from s. w. The boats ale ook fire,
which finally extnsuished, and she reached Sto.
nington at 8, A. M. on Tuesday, from which time
until 2, p. M. the passengers were in the Railroad
cars.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

To OUR wAsHlSGroN CoRREsPoSpENrs.-Iobia
Trott has very much improved, and now pleases us
very much Let him always be in keeping with the
one Of the Herald Our other correspondent, "Te-
renee" has written us a very silly letter. He
knows as little Of our position and character, as ne
does Of his own, to write us such an epislle HIS
services are dispensed with. When we purchase
an article, we always suit oursef about the kind and
quality.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

PETITE GUERRE.-The Wall street cliques are
divided in their household and the WAL street
press indicate the divisions their principals.
For six years past there has been quarrel brewing
among the "great fnanciers,'' for the plunder and
profits Of foreign commerce. 1t has now broke out
openly, and it goes most swimningly. The two
art;e NAV he elias sed TINS.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

The causes of these remarkable fluctuations du-
ring the three preceding years, We have already
explained. The remarkable and unprecedented re-
vulsion in the currency and in trade, which over
whelned the country in 1887 and '3S, caused the
revolution in parties in these latter two years Bat
since the elections OF 1888, most extraordinary
counter revolution has taken place, which would
seem to give Van Buren again the "vantage ground
in the coming contest, unless powerful elements
Of change equal in intensity to those Of 1887 can be
brought to bear ON the popular sentiment between
this time and next November. As we never speak
without figures, we annex the following statement,
carefully compiled from the returns of the present
years elections throughout the Union:
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

THr Mrsaos TO HoLLAwD.-we understand
that Col Stone has been electioneerng so hard for
the mission TO collect historical records in Hol-
land created by law last year, that there is great
probability Of his receiving the appointment. Well,
be il go. Governor Seward il is said will also APP
point an empioyt Of the Star, Peter s. Townsend,
10 the office Of Physician at the Quarantine Ger
tanly-- by all means--do so, Governor-and long be-
fore next November, you will have a fair prospect
Of returning to cultivate small potatoes at Auburn.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

The AMIsrAD CAsE.-Senor Ruiz is still detain-
ed in prison, on the spurious afidsvits Of the Ami
stad murderers. Much anxiety 10 felt by the admi-
sisration 20 have the whole without
risking any thing for the cause Of justice aud the
preservation Of the public faith, by evading the
points at ISSUE and smuggling the Spaniards and the
slaves all out Of the country But IL cannot be done
Ruiz refuses to plead in the eourts here, and ccndes
every thing to the Spanish Minister.
A letter has been received from Senior Montcz, the
other Spaniard, who gave bail aud fed 10 Havana,
shortly after his arrest here. lie says the story of
the arrest and detention of himself and Ruiz appear
ed so monsrously impossible that at first il received
no credit in Havana, and he supposed 20 be era
ny. There Is insanity in some quarter other, no
doubt but II is 10 be sought among the abolitionists
REMOVAL OF BEAUrY.--The pretty young ladies
OF the TRANSPORTATION Church, have removed their
Fair from Almacks to the Apollo, 40 Broadway,
where they will keep open for bids and bachelors to-
day and tomorrow. Every thing Is 20 be disposed Of
al this sale. Go by all means-go.
o. The river is new fast closed between Hudson
and Albany
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

AsrouspISe BUSINESS HUsHED We under
stand that . most extraordinary system Of forgery
has just been hushed by certain officers Of the police
for which they deserve much credit. II appears
that several large commercial houses have been
sustaining their credit since 1897, by mutual sys
TEN Of forgery, perpetrated by their agents clerks
which vas only recently discovered. Warrants
we're taken out few days ago, but instructions were
given to the parties, and they have made their
cape. The partners Of these houses, like the drec
tors Of the schuylkil Bank. turn up their eyes, and
protest eve know nothing Of IT," The whole is
now buried in oblivion. Excellent judges.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

ftt- Professor Bronson unveils several mysteries
tonight, at the Stuyvesant Institute. Would that
he could unveil the mysteries Of banking
Morning herald., 1839-12-20
THE MoNrAGUEs.

TIE NUN AA6GEb
Barings Brothers, London.
Prime, Ward s Co, N. York,
Hottineuers, Paris,
Bank Of America. N. York, or
George Newbold & Co.
Bank ofCommerce, N. York, or
James g. King & Co.
Journal Of Commerce, or
The Rev. David Hale.
Wother.poon x Co.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

~s.s~ nr VDmrlicS- The next Prestdemcy-FO.
.isiou Of Harris0n and Van Buren.
Now that the House Of Repre- sentativess is organiz-
ed. and speaker elected, the attention OF the pub
lie mind will be occupied with the movements
xoins on at Washington, in reference to the new
arrangements Of parties, looking towards the next
presidency. aHops deferred" and new interests,
have caused the Presidents Message to subside in in
terest amazingly In this great metropolis every mind
il inouirinc who is the new Spea er ?"-"which
uarty will he lean to in the house ?"-" what pres
rect has General Harrison !"-" is there any hope
of defeating Van Buren - The movements now
going ON are pregnant with replies to all these ques-
items. mA
Yet ii is not the arrangements or combinations OF
any class Of great mengreat they are too fre'
quently-at Wash ngton, that control the ele-
ments Of popularity and produce specific results.
Politics is a subject Of high science when rightly
viewed and understood. In its real nature it is =
mixture Of the moral, metaphysical, and mathema-
tical, far beyond that species Of politics which
seeks sfice-runs away with the spos, or gratifies
ambition and avsrice. II is in this Of politics
that we are politician, and the Herald political
paper.
In the present position of the country, it is Gu
rious question, whether Van Buren or Harrison
or any body sse has the best chances for the next
presidency. Measures Of great importance depend
ON the result. Now, how is an accurate opinion to
be formed Of the future Only by rigid analysis of
the past Mr.. Van Buren, was elected, in 1886, by a
popular majority of 27,6lS Since that year, the
fluctuations Of parties, throughout the Union, ex-
pressed in the popular vote, are follows
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

ISrERSAL IMPRovEMESr.-We are very happy to
see our highly respectable niger contemporary,
the Sun, manifest much zeal against lottery gamb
ling and in favor Of sound morals. II has m ede a
great moral improvement since Il was indicted and
convicted for waylaying au Express rider, and
stealing other mems property. Let il go on, and
make an exposure Of the hells Of New York and re-
gular gambling and then il may its soul and
some reputation. Go on, woolly heads!
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

This done, the collection commenced, and despite
the hard times, there seemed to be a considerable
harvest for the benefit Of the reapers. Verify, this
converting the heathea seems tobe better business
than the cobbling Of old shoes.
Morning herald., 1839-12-20

o. The river ]. new fast closed between Hudson
and Albany.