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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-05-11

JoKE.-A hardy seaman, who had escaped one Of
shPwrecks asked by good
lady how felt when the dashed him. He
Piled, s.cet, madam, very wet.''
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-05-11

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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-08
MEXICO.

1t will be perceived that there has not yet been
any satisfactory adjustment of the difficulties be-
tween France and Mexico, as was anticipated alter
the destruction of San Juan de Uloa by the French
squodran short period since. Mexico, ever since
her separation from Spain, like Spain itself, has
exhibited almost one continuous scene o. dlstrac-
ton and sapguinary contention ProfessedIy
Republic, the government is no less than practi-
cal ,iespolsm, sustained by the omnipotence of the
sword Those of her inhabitants who possess
wealth are robbed of it by the ruling dynasty, by
means of exorbItant exactions, while the poorer
and laborious citizens are oppressed, and enjoy
scarcely those rights which are accorded to the
miserable and brualized Serfs of Russia Millions
of her inhabitants experience the suferngs of alb
iect poverty Her rich mines of precious metals
do not enrich the of people or the nation,
while industry, economy and noble enterprise, are
not as with us, prominent national characteristics,
without regard TO which no people can be truly
independent, and capable Of maintaining its free
dom.
Thus conditioned, should France declare war
against Mexico in sober earnest, without the inter-
vention of friendly powers, her subjugation would
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-08


North Ca, olina Legistature.-Th The House OF
Commons of North Carolina, the 2lst inst
adopted resolutions insructing the Senators from
that State TO vote against the SUI Treasury System
by vote OF G3 to Sc.
Revolutionary .Motherslt is stated that l 900 OF
these ancient widows have already received cert.
icates, under the existing laws allowing pensions
to the widows of soldiers of the Revolution mar
ried previous to Jan. 1884, and that there some
thousands more of applicants.
A gentleman Tho left Detroit on Thursday morn
ing goth ult says, that he was informed the night
previous to his DEPARTURE that three of the Patriots
who escaped to the woods, had reached Detroit, IL
gave the information that five of their companions
had been frozen to death in the woods. All was
quiet in Detroit.
| The Human Hea,t.-It appears, from the re.
searches Of an English physician of emInence. DR.
Glenderwing, the medium weight of the heart is
nine ounces in man, and eight ounces in woman
A remarkable fact, and one hitherto unknown is
that the heart of man becomes heavier old age
approaches, while that of woman diminishes in
weight after the thirtieh year.
| The three Coldstream Guards men have moi
been sentenced to death, has been stated. They
we're acquitted of conniving the escape f1hel-
Ter and Dodge-but subjected to slight pun
ishment for negligence.
| Penalty for Employing Drunken Stage Dricer
| 1t was shown the Baltimore trial, which recent.
Iy resulted in verdict of So ,130 against Stockton
Il Stokes for damages incurred by the prosecutor in
| the upsetting of their stage, that the driver was
drunk.
! DR. Butter, one ofthe emigrating Cherokee ply
scians computes that 1000 out Of the 10000 of the
Cherokees, have died since they left their homes
! in June, for the West
Mr. Riues.-Tray, BIanch and Sweetheart ofthe
| Loco Foco pack are barking with all their might OF
the Senator from Virginia Well, there is no OBJ
lection. We welcome TO the opposition ranks a.
mother of the best and ablest of the enemy.
The Montreal Gazette of the 22d contains two
more ordinances to indemnify persons who
have apprehended or imprisoned parties suspic-
ion of treasonr-ithe other declaring that the aci
passed in the 31st year of the reign of Charles III
authorizing the habeas corpus) never in force
in Lower Canada.
Hoo hard 1T is to kill a Hc!-The Hudson Gaz
cite persists in the forgery upon Daniel Webster o.
that antique lie eet the Government take care o.
the rich and the rich will take Of the poor.
| This though thousand times slaughtered yet lives
and walks
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-08

Do nearly certain. A nation that could not main
tain possession of the territory of Texas, cannot
long resist the disciplined soldiery ofLouis Phil
lippe. Mexico has men, but the national Treasury
is in a condition not much more promising than
ours, and destitute of that credit which strength
and ultimate would enable US to secure il.
any emergency. Should Mexico persist in decn-
ing to accede to the proposed terms of the French
King, speedy and extensive preparations will no
doubt be made to enforce them, If not to carry
conquest to her capital and to the last place of
sistance.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-08
MORE DEFALcATIoNs-Go GOVERNOR CAss

Rumors injurious to the honesty of Governor
Cass, have been for some time aaoat at Washing
ton. They are beginning now to assume definite
shape The most detailed account of the matter
which we have seen, is contained in the following
Washington letter. from the N. Y. Journal of Com
merce.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. &c.
An astounding disclosure has at last been made
in reference to frauds committed in the War De-
partment, while it was under the administration OF
Governor Cass. / have forborne to notice any of
the this subject but, today, the greatest
confusion and excitement prevail at the Depart
ment, in consequence-not of rumors-but disc00-
ries made there Of actual detaications-detctts
flauds--or whatever else they may be termed-to
n startling amount The frauds are OF nature
that could not occur without the know ledge of the
Secretary of War. The distractions will probably
be located upon the Indian branch of the War De-
partment, as learn. In the management of that
Department there has always been much looseness
rendered fraud and its conceament very easy
Harris late superintendent of Indian affairs, has
been sent for, with a view to get from him what
ever explanation he may be willing and able
make Whether MIR Cass has yet been sent for,
is matter Of some doubt but it is not improba-
BILE. Ho'-t a# H
The principal discoveries of which / speak,
were made on Monday last
There is so general distrust in the fidelity of
all the officers of the Government who came in &
were kept in upon the spoits system, that these
new disclosures excite little attention remark
here.
Since the above was written, learn from good
source worthy Of confidence, that what was rumor
the other day, is now fact-Mr Cass has boen or
dered to return home Immediately. ,.f
1t has been stated that the course of abstraction
was commenced while Mr. Eaton was Secretary OF
War, and that many officers of the Department
were concerned in it. 5st t#4
The Globe asserts that Mr. Cass is not deiau-
ter. He may not personally be delinquent, but
there are matters connected with his department
which need explanation. -
A convict at BOTANY Bay, New South Waies'
recently died, leaving an estate of $50O0,0OO
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Mr. Wise, of Va offered a resolution asking tor
select committee of nine members to be chosen
by ballot, with full powers TO send for persons and
papers, to inquire whether the Secretary OF the
Treasury has been guilty of an act which would
lay him open to impeachment. Not adopted
Mr. Cushman of N. II Directing.
A resolution was offered calling upon the Secre-
tary of the Treasury for information whether any
of the old defaulters have settled up their accounts
during the year past. Not adopted
A resolution was also offered declaring that the
expenditures of this Government ought no to ex-
coed $15 OOO, 900 per annum. Not adopted.
Mr. Prentss of Miss, offered several resolutions
in reference the action of the House In the case
of the Mississippi Members at the last session oi
the House. The resolution called for the RECESSION
of the old resolution of the House sending Prem
tiss, and Word home. Resolutions not adopted
MrKennedy, of Md, offered resolution asking
for n Select Committee, with full power to send for
persons to- enquire into the expedency ofadophng
some rule of action in relation TO the interference
of office holders in the elections of the people, and
IN reference to contested elections in the House
Not adopted.
Mr. Bond of Ohio, asked for some specific infor
nation in relation of Swartwouts deiacation, His
resolution adopted.
Mr. Adams then sent letter to the chair, which
was read by the Clerk of he House. The letter
was post marked Montgomery, Alabama, and was
received by of the last mails.
The letter threatens Mr. Adams with assassination
and the writer SAYS he shall be here the I'd Jan.
"Wednesday and will on that day, If opportunity
offers shoot Mr. Adams in the Hall of the House
of REPRESENTATIVES The writer states further,
that he is friend of Mr. Stevenson, and feels him
self as such aggrieved by Mr. Adams resolutions in
re ation 10 Mr. Stevenson and Daniel . Connell.-
The writer also states that when MIR {. Perry re-
turns TO the United States he will call ia. Adams
TO account The writer, L believe, signs himself
b. l. Conwald
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-08

ciErf' Inc ahnuai meeting OF This Society was
holden in this town on Tuesday last. Regardless
of the GOODNESS of tho day, large number from all
parts ofthe County came together to manifest their
devotion to a cause which has thus far in its imper-
feet trIumphs accomplished wonders in renovating
society, in laying deeper and frmer the foundations
of our institutions, and opening the channels of hui
man happiness TO thousands in our land and other
lands, who otherwise might have experienced the
horrid realities of drunkard's ife which is but
little better, the companionship of the drunkard.
cold Peacham" was nobly Iepresented;-so was
Lyndon and one or two other towns The meet
ing house was full, and fine spirit seemed to per-
wade every bosom The speeches on the occasion ,,
mostly from young men, were characterized by
candor and soundness OF principle, and spirit and
ability; and doubt not left a sautary impression
upon the minds of the audience.
Without the official proceedings,--an they have
not yet been furnished us for publication, we can
not give the particulars of the proceedings, nor
list of officers for the year ensuing. The proceed
lngs rendered more interesting by the occa,
sonal performance of piece of music by the choir,
among which the following hymn sung:
PARENT who with speechless feeling,
Der thy cradle treasure bent
Found each year new claims revealing,
Yet thy wealth of love uuspent
Hast thou that blossom blighted,
BY dire, untimely frost?
All thy labor unrequed-
Every glorious promise lost
WIFE with agony unspoken,
Shrinking from Affections rod,
is thy prop, thy idol broken
Fondly trusted, next to God
HUSBAND! DER thy hope mournor,
OF thy chosen friend ashamed
Hast thou to her burial borne her
Unrepentant, unrecaimed?
CHILD in tender weakness turning
To thy heaven appointed guide
Doth n lava-poson burning,
Tinge with gall affections tide?
Still that orphan-burdc bearing,
Darker than the grave show
Dost thou bow thee down dispairing
To heritage of woe?
Country on thy sons depending,
Strong in manhood, bright in bloom,
Hast thou seen thy pride descending,
Shrouded TO the unhonored tomb ?
RISE ON eagle pinion soaring
RISE like one of god-like birth,
And JEHOVAH aid imploring,
SWEEP THE sPoILER FROM THE EARTH
MRs SIGoURNEY.
To close the proceedings of the day the subioined
stanzas were sung by Mr. Wood, in his usual felic-
itous style:
THE CURSED BOWL.
gazed upon the tatter'd garb
OF one who stood listener by;
The hand OF misery press'd him hard,
And tears of sorrow swel'd his eye.
| gazed upon his pald check,
And ask'd him how his cares begun;
III sigh'd and thus essay'd to speak:
"The Of all my grief is RUM"
l watch'd maniac through the CRATE,
Whose rawlings shocked me to the soul
/ ask'd what seald his wretched fate,
The answer was-"the cursed boacl -
ask'd convict in his chains,
While tears along his checks did ROLL
What demon urged him on to crime,
His answer was-S'the cursed b0apI ~
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-08

| bird that flies on the wings of steam, and mooks
! at our pursuit? How can you catch the defaulter
who has laid his plans beforehand and has all things
in readiness, even his venson and his canvass
backs, and has only 10 slip on board the Great
Western or the Victoria, and bid you good nighH
Sir, instead OF this secret committee, VIII Tell
you what woudsbe my plan to save the puohc
money. would employ detachment OF troops,
say the marine force, if you will, to Keep guard
round the Presidents house and Mr. woodbury. 8
office, Il would spare his dwelling house and
round your custom. houses and your land ofices
and | would in this way try to keep any more
leg Treasurers from running away till the People
get majority in the next Congress. Sir, remem-
Der, We have been notified that one OF our public
Departments is inlammable; two have been burnt
down during this Democratic Administration, and
another is iniammable Yes, sir, aud it is the
Treasury too [ insist there ought to be- guards, TO
keep it from catching FIRE, and to keep the leg
Treasurers to home.
But am wrong This is no subject ofsarcasm or
burlesoue; it is too serious matter. 1t is true,
might refer especially to 1896, when the President
addressed his letter to chairman OF the lnves-
tieatng Committee. There Mr. Wise fell into one
of his half whispering undertones and could not be
heard at all by the reporter. All that caught his
ear were these words 'too insulting -"bribe =
sscompensation tor all my sacrifices. u Sir, feel
no rejoicing at these public losses;-but lcertainly
can and do feel a sense of victory, OF triumph. l
cannot help il when see all that L predicted
happening and all that charged daily coming TO
light.
Here Mr. Wise yielded to motion for adjourn
ment.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-08

| were unjust 10 many individuals who are held up
there ms defaulters and they had already been ex-
! tensively published The opposition had com,
planned that they were full of ISLANDERS upon dead
statements were true, but without explanation,
they did great injustice TO some individuals
Mr. Menefee supported the motion. lie was not
surprised, no said, that gentlemen wished to con-
ceal theGproAgacy and frauds ofthe administration
They began by sitting investigation, now they
wished to suppress documentary tsc.s, wh'ch nave
Mr. Prentiss was pleased at the sensation produc-
ed by this motion. 1t showed that some OF the par
ty were not yet outlaws-not yet desperately wick
ed lie hoped the resolution proposed, would en-.
able us 10 make another haul out OF the public of
fcers. lie was for trying all sorts of ways, by
harpoon and by net, to get facts from them.
After word Two from Mr. Atherton,
Mr. Thomas made some remarks on the subject
lie was in favor of giving full information to the
people on these subjects But one OF these docu-
me ts i'm pcatedu innocent men ,as every one knew.
Gentlemen might dsclaim as long as they please
No party was responsible for these frauds, and the
people know that. The defaulters were, also, of
both political parties Some oftbem we've Wings.
Mr. Legare was surprised that any objection was
made to The printing of these documents. They
were of the utmost Importance.
Mr. Wise followed. In the course Of his remarks,
he said he would this day, if he could, file articles
of impeachment against the Secretary The only
excuse offered by the Secretary was, that he bad
permitted some Wings TO steal money well as
Loco Focos How many opposition men had
been bought over in this way 1t was poor ex.
cuse for the Secretary. That plea would not avail
him Sir, despise Wing thief as well Lo-
co Toco thief
The debate was continued by Messrs Thompson,
W. Cost johnson and Boon.
Without taking any que stion, on motion OF Mr.
Bond, the House adj ourned
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-08

A convict at BOTANY Bay, New South Wales,
recently died, leaving estate of $5,oOO,ooO.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26
v1olcottville Academy.

WOlGotfvllle Academy.
 TyIIE Winter Term of :he Wolcottyille ' A Academy will commence on Monday ton of Mr. HENRY NORTON, of Goshen. 'sv
 Tuition, for common English branches 8 per quartcr-for the higher English branch es $4. .y .ss,TI s,.5.1.e ! ....- < .3,
 The term will continue five or six months. x SAMUEL A. GRovEs, , 1.
 WM. 5. HUNcERroRp, ''' / Waleottrilie, Sept. %. IT ShaWls and Dress HEaHadk. Ifs. A VARIETY of Mnusefin De JIaine, Thibct 7 "A wool, Chaliy, Kabyle, Plaid and Merino ,Shawls, for sale by sa a.5@.. .... .a, October 3l. 34a4 T I. LAWRENCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26
The World Redeemed.
ResnrrectiOn or pcrss0m l1ilIs.

Resmrection Or Pcrsian PilZs. T EFT the inhabitants rejoice and be grateful The day has come when they can arm themselves with the precious relic, which almost defes dsease,in all it's various qualifications, and gladdens the heart sinking under the grevons bnrthen of weakness and aside, and contemplate the usherng in of new and eyen.fs sSa in which tke inhabitants are their own physicians.
 The seals are broken, the mystery is revealed. the remedy is in their own hands, the East the fountain of all light has opened her storehonse, and is pouring forfh to nosaas the precious sap of life and healtb. .El.fat as,s T hH @ t4. N
 Persia and India the adorea the present, and the worshipped of future ages, lavisng upon nsther richest boons causing the heart tolcap for joy sec ing the sick healed, the lame walk, and presenting to those that whole. guarantee for Sl cents, for preserving tic shield of health and enjoyment.
 The Persian and India extracts, the wonder of the age, have bssn SC thoFoughly tested, proved, and unanimously patronized, and conceded to by ali pro- essions and classes, physicians not excepted, who have become acquainted with their unparalleled yir
 tues 1; the univeFsaf and unboupded confidence they insure, added the grateful and uncaed for testim0 nials in their favor. is sufficient to warrant every n dividuai with confidence to make trial of them. A reafise on most discascs, their symptoms and who have been raised where the skill of tho best phy sicians had failed, md the various medicines of the day had been tried in vain. accompany each box.
 For nvenience. .fhese extEEcts are made into Pills and are called RESURRECTION OR PERSIAN PILLS. Try one box, and your money will l,e re- funded if they not what they are recommended the Ne Pins Ultra of the age... --..f.
 Lake & Hnyse, Bethlem; Messrs Betts, Woodhury. < j. M CLARK, general fagent for the states of New ester, N. Y. ly23
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26

| yin positively preysni any aisenns. agi1Ee lsn. dency % keep tho animal tJ1ltn in p1lIae ..lh hY correcting te c!TuuInlo1 and imDu3ig CT lIo tloo1, ana a' anna tle nel1l n.po cl il.e elc,. .se |. gqal oamiot-seviseso of nasuEss and AsFa6i
 is.h. b. F.'s TssIAiae srus.-This isons ofshs
 most highly pgzoa o!tices wilI m1hsEs. nusisss and tho public in generaA A child could have 10 more efeclunl remedy. eg1rdS the lltls sueEeg instant relief. How many children might have been saved, by the timely application ofthis invaunbls sgEupi l
 sOothes the pain as s,e fcst application and n used according t0 the directions will prevent series of dissases such ss ieyeis bowel compaint dtOpsy, ss
 foEt and life of children. Try it, no disauDointment will be met with, and ft deserves paronaes recon. mend it for their snke. -'3IsaITII 79 sE1s z
 18th. D.. E's Hsalig Sslss, for brnises searlfee- ton of the skn, soreness, ulceEs and the pes Ths is one of the most scientific compounds for the ooye complaints It wii very soon healOp the most Ohsli- nate chF0nics and oldest sorenessabate al infan1- mation-and gives almost insiaRtaneops relief tO she
 internal or external Piles, ts0 caed) either blind os bloody. rFii2- 7s5s flfSs 37.
 Agsnts fos tae abous--L -Li.chfield, AA Lord; Beth. lem, 6, l. Loomis; Plymouth, Dawson & Rancrofi !; Woodbnry, MerHmsn 8 Douglass; Bristol, George Mitchell; BrO0kfeld H. Q. Peck & Co. ,as8 tl4gef
 New York, Oct. 2A, l639. lv2l 2.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26
JEW DAVTDB on 11E8RHVH RElA aHRRI

VTlHE peculiarities of this Chemical Compound, are
 owing to Its extraordinaTy effects upon the ani- mal fibre or nerves hgaments and muscles itsvrtues being carried by them the immediate eeat of dis ease, or of pain and weakness However good any internal remedy may be, this as an external applica. tion, will prove powerful auxiliary in removing the sna ssie n # h In
 InAammatOry and Chronic Rheamafissn, and in ali cases where seated pain or weakness exist. ,s-1
 A gentleman travelling in. the south of Europe and aes n praise m ff ' ok H aeSRW a ss
 PLASTER, and of the(as he considered) miraculous cures it had performed that he induced to try it on his own person, for | Eung and Liver affection, journey bat which he'd resisted the genial influence of that bahny and delicious climate. He soon found his health improving and in few weeks his cough left him. the solowness of hs skin disappeared his nentIy reinstated Since that tiie he Has beer re. commenting it to his friends and aequaintancee for all fixed pains whateyers such as;rheuBstsm. gout, headache, nervous teethache, pain r the side hip, white swelling. hard tpnors. stiff joints, ague cakes, ague in the breast, weakness and pain in the stomaeh weak limbs, lameness. affections of the spine. female weaknesses, &c No female subject to pain or
 Maf,si Ladies in delicate situations, find great TO- ief from constantly wearing this plaster The appli- cation of this plaster between the shoulders has been found certain reRaedy for eelds. conghs phthisic and lung affection at their primary stages. It de- tion. No physician should he without it For par ticulars, see bill that accompanies each box and di- rections. Each box contains sufficient spgeaa or
 Sold 6y the Agents-At the Post Office, Litchiiell; Lake q Mayse. Bethlem; Mcssrs Betts, Woodbnsy
 JOHN M. CLARK, general agent for the states of New-Yosk and Connecticut. Office, Arcade Hall,
 N. B. The above medicines are for sale in aII the principal places in the U. States. Nov. T lv23
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26
HI AT s
 AND CAPS. SA

VRNHE subscribers have removed to the shop \ recently occupied by George Bolles, few doors west of the Court House, where .fhcy have now on hand a good assortment ot mems fur, seal, nutre, rouskrat, and mems and boys hair seal CAPS, all of which they offer for sale at a small advance from cost for cash or approved credit.
 ALSO,
 A good assortment of HATS, of different qua lities, which will be sold us cheap as at any other place. KTLBORN & BRAMAN. Litchteld, NOu. X6. f' 26
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26


 copartnership under the firm of
 Church & Agar0,
 for the manufacture ot TSn, Copper, Brass and Shcet Fro" sV@'e' IN WoLcorTvILLE, where they will furnish Rediars with gOoo assortment of the above named wares: toGe' ther with general assortmento of XGnEee HO- faors. Rf;tanaig Wares, 8c.s as low as can pc boucht atany other tablishmentin the sta!e. Ali orders received from merchants 10 me amount of $25 and upwards will be 1lIed ?. inc regular wholesale price, and forwaroeo 10 any town in the county free of expense. :, TE Fave Troths and Conductors made and nut up in the best manner.
 ALSO,
 Will keep on hand good assortment of
 COOKENG STOBcES, amongst which are Morse's celebrated Atha- nor, Gillett 6 Rand s Farmers Stoves, Parlor Stoves, Box Stoves, Fire Frames, Oven Mouths, Cast iron Ploughs, Sleigh Shoes. Hollow Wares, 6Ec. &c., which will be sold as cheap as can be bought at the manufacturers. u All kinds of work done at short notice. @ I CHARLES s. CHURCH, agfs}y BRADLEY R. AGAkD. .Wolcot.vil1e, Marcb 2, 1889. tf44