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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-20
THE SISTERS CALL.

The SISTERS CALL.
Written on the occasion of a sisters death,
in a distant part of the country.
A voice from the spirit land,
A voice from the silent tomb,
Entreats with sweet command,
Brother come home
Listl list! IT'S sister gone;
Unseen, yet where'er roam,
She calls from her starlit throne,
Brother, come home =
Ateve, when the crimson west
Is dyed by the setting sun,
She calls, like spirit blest,
Brother, come home =
Abroad in the Silly night,
A stranger, and all alone,
lhear through the misty light,
Brother, come home
10 dreams Of the midnight deep,
When angels Of mercy come,
starlle to hear in sLeepi
Brother come homep
When far from my fathers hearth,
! sail DER a white sea foam,
hear through the siorm-wind's mirth
Brother, come homep
BY sorrow and sin oppressed,
She answers TO every moan,
Come here, where the weary rest.
Brother, come .homep
All! loved one, haste to thee.
Soon, soon, shall breach thy home;
And there wilt thou welcome me.
come, comep
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-20

This little band To turn our home
Do with our hand Into hell,
The pledge now sign, Where none can dwell
To: drink no wine, Whence peace wonId a,
Nor brandy red, Where hope would die
To turn our head, And love expire
Nor whisky hot, Mid such fire: Tal hate
That makes the sot. 80 here we pledge perpetu.
Nor fiery RUM TO all that can iniox iea,e
How WHISKY HELPS MAN MArp
Hay. A few days ago, man left this
city for Browns Prairie with view Of
cutting hay. AS he expected to be alb
sent several days. he took with him 4
basket of provisions, and what he deemed
OF at least as much importance, jag Of
sOhssky Three days after, he was found
IN a state Of drunken insensibilny, with
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-20
Poetry.
POETRY AND MUSIC.

The following beautiful lines were sung,
rs a solo, at the great Union performance
of Sacred Music, last week, at Inc Broad
wav Tabernacle. The performer OF this
piece, Mr.. Seely, leader of the choir at the
Tabernacle, is uncommonly successful in
causing The music TO develop the rich pa
tbos and finest thoughts Of The poetry. The
audience were held in profound attention
during the singing of this piece.-M Y
Evangelist.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-20

FROM cox s LIFE OF MELANcTHoN.
A Dutchman making his confession to
a mass priest at Rome, promised by an
oath to keep secret whatever the priest
should impart to him till he came into
Germany. upon which the priest gave
him leg of an ass on Uhieh Christ rode
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13
LATE EROM I,AMPICO.

We learn by a letter received IL us city
this morning, that the u, S. ship Warren
was at Tampico, MeXico, May 8, where
she arrived on the evening previous, after
passage of nine days from Pensacola, and
was 20 remain there to protect our country
men until relieved by some other ship.
The letter adds: "The whole of Mexi-
CO, is now one scene of civil contention !;
the City of Tampico is in the possession Of
the Federlists. and the Government Troops
under General Arietus and President Bus
timente, are encamped within nine miles
of the city. An attack is hourly expected.
The Federal Troops in the city, are said to
amount to some fifteen hundred. The num-
Der of the besiegiog army l have not
learnt.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The Richmond Compiler (neutra) re-
aflirms its statement that the Wings and
/ Conservatives will have sixteen ma lorty
in Joint ballot of both branches of the Leg
Islature.
From the Fredericton (Va.) Arena.
A great deal of rejoicing at home and
abroad, at the result of the Virginia cleo
tons, has been quite premature on the part
of the friends of the administration
They have gained no victory. The Wings,
by themselves, have not now a majority on
Joint ballot-nor bad they last year. The
Wings and Conservatives combined, had
last year, an overwhelming majority; they
have now majority, but slightly reduced,
and ample for all working purposes. So,
that, for all practical ends, there has been
no change wrought by the late elections for
the Legislature.
Ia the Congressional election, the Wings
have lost one Mr. Mallory and gained
two (Messrs. Hill aud Goggin) whilst
there is every reason to believe that anoth-
er (Nlr. Barton) will eventually take his
seat.
II, in these circumstances. the admins
tration party can fnd any thing to rejoice
at, we are 100 benevolent to wish to spoil
their JOY. The Enquirer knows better
how the land lies, and betakes ITSELF there
fore, to ciphering aud coaXing this and that
Conservative.
The Atlas publishes the popular vote for
81 Counties, leaving % to be heard from.
The Wing and Conservative majority for
members ofthe House of Delegates in these
Counties, is l3o5-and the majority for
members Of Congress. $50
In 1886. Mr. Van Buren's Maj was 6i93
the wings and Conservatives have re-
duced il, in these Counties 10 9lI. which
we shnll probably more than gain in the re-
naming Counties. We don't care how many
such Victories the locos boast of obtaining
the more The better!
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13
THE iS;Ik iSfockinr Epntru

The SIX Stocking Gentry. a good an
ecdote is told of the canvass in the Nor
folk district. 1t occurred at ST. Bryde's in
Norfolk county. HoIIeman descan,ing on
The silk stocking aristocracy, DIR. Mallory
seized him by the leg, and lifting his foot
up to the popular view, showed that Mr..
Holeman himself had on silk stockings
1t was done in humor, and produced a roar
of laughter. Richmond Wing.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

The Brig Rupert, of Bangor, loaded
with merchandise, bound from Philadelphia
to Matanzas, took fire in the Delaware
River, and was badly injured. before the
flames could be checked The vessel was
saved by the active exertions Of the engine
company, who came in Steam Boat to her
assistance, from Wilmington.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

BEwARE A man calling his name Sam
uel Hill, about 45 or so years of age,
thick-set, light complexion, very talkative,
and much given to fattery, honored this
place with a visit last week. 1t is under
stood he was only four days from Thomas
ton, where he has been imprisoned (for
steaing) for the last seven months. Be-
fore leaving this town, he took the trouble
to secure many articles Of valuable cloth
ing, and other things, and proceeded as
we learn to Portlan4, where it is presumed
he will take another lift. This is to put
the public on their guard.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

kE5eWe would invite attention TO the
advertisement, calling meeting of the citi-
zens of this town this evening" to take
some measures to get up celebration, on
the approaching 4th. We hope our friends
will take hold, and see what they can do.
We have no doubt it would have a good
tendency, upon the whole
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13
MELANCHOLY AocIDENT.-On Wednes-

MELANCHOLY AocIDENT.-On Wednes-
day evening last, Mr.. WIN. Kimball Of
Maine, who had been employed during the
winter by Ncssrs. Kerr and Krksey, acct
dentaly fell into the hold Of the brig Statira,
at ST. Marks, on board of which vessel he
had taken passage to New.York. Medical
aid was promptly procured, but the injury
received caused his death in about 30 hours.
Mr.. Klmball was very worthy young man,
of industrious habits and correct deport-
ment. His remains were decently inferred
at st. Marks Florida paper.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

&C. T." Col. Andrews the famous To-
co foco Representative from Livermore,
Oxford County, we learn from the Atlas,
has run off, with about $4,000 OF surplus
revenue, and other Moneys not his own.
He even swindled the girls out of their hard
earnings, and then SiOartwoutcd to some
port unknown.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13
KING MILLIAM AND TIE MAGISTRATES


KING WILLAM AND TIE MAGISTRATES
CT LEYnEN.--l4as, month the burgomaster
and shcrlls Of LeYdcn waited on King
William to inform him Of misfortune
which had just belaIIen their city Their
worships informed him thHt the municipal
collector had absconded with the large sum
Of 100, 900 fiorins; that, trusting to his
longtred integrity, and his apparent solsen-
cy, they had gradually been led to relax
their control over his proceedings and that
his pecuation was consequently imputablo
to their own blind confidence. They had
come, therefore, to inform the King, that
with due Dutch honesty, they had resolved
to bear the loss between them, and to beg
that his Ma esty would accept their resigna-
ton of functions which they could not with
proprety continue to fulfil after the negl-
gence they had SO unfortunately displayed.
The King, after mildly animadverting upon
their want of caution, exhorted them to
make up for the deficit as soon as possible,
according to their honorable determination;
but he declined accepting rresgnatlons,
observing that they could be rendered and
accepted but after the sum should have
been restored to the municipal Golfers. On
their return to Leyden, the burgoinaster
and his companions agreed TO assemble
some days after, in order to pay into the
city's treasury their respective portions Of
the 100, 900 forms On the appointed day,
one of them arrived somewhat after the
others, and apologized for his delay by de-
posting upon the table rather voluminous
letter, and observing he had just received
it from an unknown person, who had inss-
ted upon delivering it into his own hands,
and declaring that he had no explanation
to give, had requested the magistrate to
open the letter in his presence, and give
a recei pit for its contents. 1t was mere
envelope, containing 100 notes of the
Netherlands Bank, each of 1000 forms.
The magistrates were not long in guessing
what exalted benevolence it was that thus
mystcriousy retrieved disaster which
would have fallen heavily upon more than
one of them. English paper,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

The statement in our last, that the
"THoRN' went up river on "Wednesday
afternoon, was rather premature. She
went up on Friday night; and made her
frs: trip to Portland on Monday. She is
to 90 to Bangor once a week, according to
the hand-bils.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13
p''~N'
NATHANIEL KIMBALL.

Hackman, how much is my fare ?"-
" Fifty cents, sir" why, that's more
than the law allows" Law, SIR" said
the hackman, Significantly placing his
thumb to the end of his nose, and twiddIing
his fingers: We has no law now sir the
Wigs amt no longer in power"
IN. Y. Star.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

The L,ig Graate raa dolea at Sea aad
three Of hCr Cft10 Drowqcd. The bark
John Brewer, Sutton, arrived at New York
on Friday morning from New orleans.--
On Wednesday night last run into brig
Granite, which caused her to sink inme-
diately. Capt. Sutton succeeded in saving
three Of her crew, aud three others vent
down with tho vessel The bark had hcl
bowsprit carried away and split i5lcsail and
tore-topsail
The above vessel proves to be the brig
Granite, Of New YorI; Capt Gray, from
HaloweI!, Me. for Philadelphia, with IA
cargo Of granite In less tLan - minutes
from the time Of the contact, the G. went
down. Capt. d. lowered liz stern boat.
and picked up Capt. Gray and lady, aud
Alden Neal and Mr.. lyonsten, seamen.-
Unfortunately, ". Blake Of lIalIowelI, first
officer, James Chase, Of HalIoweII, and
MIR. Colson of Bath, were drowned
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

More Florida Murders -.Mdcomb Trea-
IN broken. We learn by gentleman who
left Florida about ten days ago, that since
Gen. Macomb's departure, the Indian ma
tauding parties have broken in upon the
settlers and committed several murders.
N. Y. Star.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

STEAM FROM EUROPE VIA HALIFAX
MIR. Cunard, the Mail Contractor, says the
Boston Transcript, has five steam-packcts
now building, three to run across the Allan
tic, one to ply between Boston aud Halifax,
and one between Pictou and Quebec.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

latest from Peru. The editors of the
Journal of Commerce have received the fol.
lowing Intelligence from a first rate source.
Guayaqmi, April 3, 1899.
Gamarra has taken possession Of Lima.
Callao has been sacked. Santa Cruz ar
rived here in II. p, NJ. S. Samnrang, with
seven officers, on 18th ult all well. The
Confederation may be said TO exist no
longer. Here we are all quiet. and hope
to remain so.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

English Travelling. The English beat
all other people for travelling. When M.
Dumas visited the Greek monastry at Mt.
Sinai, ne found in the album kept by the
fathers for the purpose of recording the
names of visitors, the names Of one Amer
lean, TWENTY-FIVE Frenchmen, and three or
four thousand English. Among the latter
is the name of Miss Bennett, who is sup
posed to have been the only European lady
that ever assembled the mount, on rock at
the very top of which she has ndeIibIy
chisselled her name. Since 1881, the
name of another American, that Of the
graceful and versatile Stevens, has been
Inscribed in the album of Mount Sinai. /
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

A graf Loss. Hon. Charles Naylor,
member of Congress from Pennsylvania,
died very suddenly in an apopIeelic fit, a
few days since. He was reelected last
fall, bat through some political movement,
Charles j. Ingersoll, the opposing candi-
date, intends TO contend for the seat.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

Not 50 Tad. We heard of young mar
ried woma1i who told her husband the 9TH
er day, that lie was so handsome and
charming that it made her faint whenever
he came into her presence, and that if he
didn't keep ont of her sight, she was sure
she could not sand it long The husband
has not been seen or heard Of since.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

O. The death Of printer is thus chron-
icled in an English paper: George Wood
cock, the of his profession, the type Of
honesty, the Of all; and although the
O. Of death has put . to his existence,
every : Of his life was without Il. -
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

LADIES COMPANION. The number for
June is exceedingly we'll arranged. The
literary articles, are Of a HIGH order, and
fully sustain the character of the work..
The embellishments are rich, and in fine,
the June number does honor to the enter
prising proprietor, whom we heartily wish
abundant success.
Terms, S. r. EATON, agent.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

LApy's Book. The June number of
this popular work is received, and contains
its usual variety of interesting reading, and
the following embellishments.
Plate of Fashions, Title page engraved
on Steel, Fac Smile of the signatures Of
Mrs. Sigourney, Miss II, f. Gould, Miss
Milford and Miss Leslie.
Two pages of music, and five engrav-
ings of English views, on the cover.
The July number commences new vol
ume, and will contain some extra attrac-
tons. Terms, SO. T. EATON, agent.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

Gale at Maamce. The Ohio City
Transcript of May 30, says, "The gale
of Thursday afternoon was unusually Sc
we're at Maumce. An immense amount OF
damage was done. A large birch block,
built by MIR Beebee, which cost some for
" or fifty thousand dollars, was blown
down, and two children crushed beneath it.
Fhcrest Of the occupants escaped without
injury. The Commercial building was also
severely damaged, the roof partly torn off,
AID portion Of the wall tumbled in-bc-
sides, number Of other buildings in tina!
city were diyesied Of lheir roofs, chimneys,
windows, &c.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

We learn by the St. John Courier that
orders have been received there for her
majesty's ship Cleopatra, Capt Lushing-
ton, to cruize during the summer on the
Eastern coast Of Nova Scotia and that prov
ince, and IN the gulf of St. Lawrence, for
the purpose of enforcing a strict compli-
ance with the provisions of existing treaties.
on the part of Foreign vessels engaged in
the fisheries there She sailed on Monday
the 81 ult.
A small vessel of war, on similar SER
vice, is shortly expected in the Bay of Fun
DIV.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

Fashion. Queen Victoria S dress at her
last drawing room, is thus described BY the
correspondent of the n. Y. Star
She wore silver tissue dress, trimmed
with rich bullion fringe. A magnificent
diamond stomacher to The body. A train
of pink satin trimmed with sables, and lin
ed with rich white silk. Her head dress Of
diamonds, feathers, and lappets The en-
tire dress was Of British manufacture
One other dress may be mentioned. This
was the one worn by Mrs. Howard. of
Corby. The body and train were of rich
blue silk, splendidly embroidered with
flowers in gold chenille. The peticoat OF
rich white satin and gold, and blue cordel-
iere. A rosary, formerly worn by Mary,
Queen of Scots, thrown over the bust,
completed this rich costume. The gown is
said to have been 70years old, but the gold,
being without alloy is as fresh as the first
day on which it was worm
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

A Horse Cdaunter. a loaier being
brought up before one of the London
Courts, the Judge demanded,
"What is your trader"
" A horse chaunter, my lord"
81 A WHAT horse chaunter, why what
IS that?"
Wy, my lord, amt You up TO that ere
'trade:"
" require you to explain Yourself
"Nel, my lord, said he, -" goes round
among the livery stables, they all on 'em
Knows me, and ven l sees u gemmen bar
gaining for an horse, just steps up like
tee-total stranger, an ses |, vel that's
rare UNI, I'll be bound SEES l, he's got the
beautifuIlest 'ead and neck as ever seed,
ses |, only look at IL open nostris, he's got
Wind like a o-go-motive, III be bound he'll
travel hundred miles day and never
yonce think ont, them's the legs vat never
fails. Vel, this tickles the german, and
he ses to 'lmself that ERE 'onest country
mans rare Judge Of an 'orse, so please
sou my lord, he buys i'm and trots off
Vel, then l goes up to the man vat Keeps
the stable and axes i'm vel vat are you
'gon' TO stand for that ere chaunt, and he
gives me half sovereign; vel, that's vat |
tall 'orse chaunting, my lord ,thcre's no raIe
arm in it--there's q good many sorts I'm
us, some chaunts canals and some chaunts
railroads."
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

Lobstcrs and Iobacco. A ship, was not
long since, driven ashore on the Isle Of
Anglesea, and went to pieces. The to-
bacco with which she was principally laden,
was washed among the creyices of The rocks
and the Holsters that dwelt there took to
eAesoing the weed. The next morning the
beach was strewed with the unhappy VIC
tins Of indiscre,ion so sick that they were
unable TO crawl Those who have been
sickened by essaying to become tobacco
chewers will know how to feel for the I'M
fortunate Holsters of the Isle of Anglesea
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13

The following is Capt. kimbaIl S state
inent relaliea to the collision Of the steam
er Huntrcs, and the schooner Katahdin =
We have aready published another ac-
count, which placed Capt K in rather an
unlavorable light, and hence we take pleas
ure in publishing one far more favorable,
and very plausible, from Capt. KimbalI
himself
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-06-13
o the Editor of the Boston Courier:

BOSTON, May 3lSt, IS,}5.
SIR-The statement of Capt. Colcord
Of schr. Katahdin," in relation to the
accidental collision of that vessel with the
Huntress, is false in so many respects as to
demand some correction. The facts in re-
laton TO the huntress are simply these
We were running very slow, in consequence
of q dense fog that rendered all objects in
visible at one hundred yards distance. Be-
sides the pilot and the hemsman at the
wheel, there was 4 man Oh the lookout at
the bows of the boat; was myself in the
wheel house, and there were several pass
engers among whom were two or three
shipmas,ers on deck, forward. Hearing.
as we thought, some one hail. although we
could see no sail, the engine of the boat
was Immediately stopped, and | stepped out
on her guard, in the direction of the sound
to see what was coming. | soon discover
cd a sail, but could not distinguish in what
direction it was moving, and before could
determine, the jib-boom of vessel shot
over the starboard side Of the boat, and
coming in contact with the rods that sup
ported the smoke-pipe on that side, separ-
ated them, causing the pipe, wnen the boat
rolled i'll The sea, to fall down. Al the time
we came in contact, the boat was stopped
and the vessel was moving bat slowly
through the water, consequently the con-
cussion was so slight that although the YES
sci run into tie HuntreSs upon her side, no
farther injury was sustained by us, than q
slight breaking off Of the pine bulwarks Of
our promenade deck. The vessel immedi-
ateIy shcered off without mailing, and we
did not suppose she received any injury. -
If the " Katahdin" was the vessel that
came in contact with us, so far from our
running into her, she ran into as, and any
one who knows the bows from the broad
side Of vessel, can see for Himself. 1t
was thought by many Of those on board the
Huniress, that the vessel run into US de-
signedly, If she was so miserably weak
OF rotten as to be injured in the way de-
scrbed by your Portsmouth correspondent
by running against half inch iron rod,
and a three quarter inch pine board, it is
not perhaps surprising that her captain
should make it appear that he encountered
something more massive. | would here re-
mark that the vessel had no light exhibited,
and so longas such cuipape negligence on
board Of Coasters and Fishermen is con-
/ tlnued, collisions with each other, and with
steamboats,, can hardly be avoided
The foregoing are substantially the par
ticulars Of the accident, which, if necessa-
ny would be corroborated by the oaths OF
the shipmasters before referred to, who
were on deck and saw and heard the whole
that took place.
NATHANIEL KIMBAIL.