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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24

or checked The warm current of an honest and
kindly heart. After many years of successful and
honorable service In the cause of his country-in
stations where he could have accumulated imm ense
wealthby means which only generous and man
" sense Of pride and honor iorb ade he retired
TO the shades of privatelife rich in affection and
renown, but poor indeed, in worldly possessions.-
On his farm AT North Bend, the Cincinnatus of the
West now devocs the energies Of pale and Wig.
orous old age to the procurement of indepen-
dent Subsistence by the cultivation of the SOIL
There following his plough beside the still winters
OF the Ohio, he will remain until the day not far
distant, when the earthquake voice of II greatful
people shall call him TO their highest station I'M
I'll I'm the language of a worthy representative, Of
unconquerod Vermont, in the late National Con.
ventiOn) he shall appear the gates of the White
House, clothed with the majesty of the American
People, and there demand admission Of its fright.
ened inmates, like Vermont's own ETHAN AL
LEN, at the gates of Ticonderoga when he de-
tnanded its surrender sin the name Of the Great
Jehovah ard the Continental Congress -
JOHN TYLER, ESQ, of Virginia, has been Sc
leced our Candidate for the Vice Presidency a
man wel-iried in the public service, and deeply
fixed in the affections and confidence of the peo-
pie.
Such, fellow citizens, the Candidates who
nave been presented by your Conventions, for the
sufrages of the people Of The United States and
as we sincerely believe to be elevated by those su
irages 10 the Presidency and Vice Presidency Of
your Republic.
Mr. Sergeant then read the following resolution, ,
which With tho Address Gnanin,nusly ado ut
ed.
Resolced, That we fully appreciate the devoted
patriotism, the elevated character and the dsiin-
gulshed services of WILLIAM HENRY HARRI-
SON, OF Ohio, and approve his nomination for the
Presidency that we admire him less for his
civic virtues than for his military achievements =
that his whole life has been worthy of his iIIusri.
Gus descent from signer Of the Declaration of In-
dependence, that it has been worthy the spirit of
our revolution that it has been in honorable ac-
cordance with the Democratic simplicity of our in
shutons and that we find in the gallant soldier
of North Bend type aud representative OF the ear
iy and better days of Republic his honor
without stain, his integrity above suspicion, and
his eminent popularity the noble illustration of a
NATIONS GRATITUDE, and scfficien, pledge
of the PEOPLES TRIUMPH.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24
THE UsURPERs DEFEATED

The latest mails bring us the intelligence of ,ba
election of r. M. Il. HUNTER, Speaker of tho
House of Representatives. declared and ardan,
friend of Gen. Harrison-and OF course, in favor of
opening to the view of the people the deep sinks
of official corruption at Washington by commit.
tee OF Congress-tho main object to be secured bv
the election of a Wing Speaker. ?. This, too, has
been accomplished after the decree of the admins
tration went forth to exclude the New Jersey men,
hers from the House, who were not allowedIo vote
for Speaker. Mr. Hunters notions of matters re.
laling to finance differ somewhat from those of most
Wings, and he is termed n Sub Treasury Whig-
that Isl he is in favor ola sort of Sub Treasury. DIFF
ferng altogether from the obnoxious Sub Treasury
Bill supported by The Van Buren, party, and one
peculiar to himself, Hunters election to Congress
was opposed by Scott Van Buren, Sub Treasury.
iin
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24

CASE OF THE New JERSEY MEMBERS Poster
ity, as well as all men now living, not blinded bv
party prejudIces, must look upon she decision Of
the administration members Of Congress, in the case
Of the New Jersey contested seats, as a most auda
dious inraction of the Constitutions and the Usage
of Congress from its first organization. The five
Wing members had the evidence of their election
the certificate Of the Governor-the only evil
dence that has been required heretofore, TO entitle
members to vote in the organization-and to hold
their seats Till the House investigate their claims
by Committee, when, il their claims prove TO be-
unjust, they ousted.
The facts in the case are these-tbe clerk. Of
two parishes or voting districts failed to make due
and legal returns of votes to the Governor and
without which all the Wing candidates were elect.
ed, and accordingly he gave them certificates. The
Clerks declined to make their returns because ma
ny OF the votes thrown by men not entitled
TO vo;c-by Spanish, or Hottentots or of some 9th.
weeks or months, some of whom could neither lead
or speak the English language. Such are the facts
as we have understood them. And it would be-
the duty ofthe House to investigate them af,ern
was properly orsanizea- and then determine The
validity of the claim of the New Jersey members
We deem Mr. Adams opinion entitled 10 grea,
respect on a question of this kind. He has had
more experience than any other member of the
House-and has the reputation Of being perfectly
honest man. Where he goes, in matter of this
sort, other men may safely follow.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24

We notice by old paper published 40 years
age ,ha, by the then Constitution Of New Jersey,
g unmarried women and widows [of that STATED
who were of full age and Were worth 1873 dollars
clear estate, had righ. vote in all elections
This was privilege which Of their sisters in
OF her States then enjoyed.
The la nds of w. p Harris, Of Mississippi, de-
fauer to the amount of 100000, were lately lev
led upon. They were estimate at $4,000, and
sold at 5000, loss of $685. 200.
correspondent of the New York Observer says
that W hen travelling in France, he was asked by n
well dressed, and apparently respectable man, il
Boyer was still President of the United States -
An article in Backwood's Magazine, lately spoke
Of Neao Orleans one Of the principal cotton
growing States.
The Virginia House OF Delegates, that is, the
popular branch, have, by vote of 80 to 40, legal
lied their bank suspensions till March /, 1910!
Gov. Campbell of Va, in his recent message,
takes strong ground for the right Of the States to
their share of the public lands.
The college at WaterviIle, Me-, has suspended.
IT is thought it cannot go into operation again, with
out permanent pecuniary assistance.
Cotton is down to cents per Id. in New Or
leans and hard sales at that
The Mormons holding protracted meetings
West Chester, near Philadelphia.
The superintendent Of Tennessee States prison
reports to the Legislature that out of l54 convcts
now in that establishment, sirtyone attribute their
crime directly to the of ardent spirits s1ty sir
hab,tual and cighty-too occasional drunkards,
leaving only siZ persons out Of the whole
number "who abstans from the use of ardent spr-
its.
The Red River Republican reckons at $50 the
numbers of deaths in the town of Alexandra, with
in the last three or four months. In population
of little more than 400, such mortality is
MT. VERNON OHIo.-Wheat is selling here for
30 cents per bushe, Oats, cents, Corn, % CENTS
Potatoes, Is cents, Butter, H. Cheese s, Beef, B.,
| to a, by the quarter Money is scarce and difficult
| to be obtained.
| RUM. The Boston Mercantile Journal states
that Mr. Childer of Cambrdgeport, upon going
| home Sunday evening last found his wife dead
on the floor her nursing at her breast, and bot
tie Of gin by her side.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24
Gga 9@R1g GYM "a
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
John Tyler,
OF VIRGINIA.
GEN. HARRISON.

We this week run up The Harrison Flag at the
head of our columns, without any though, of haul
ing it down till the people Of the United States
proclaim tho patriotic Farmer of Ohio TO be their
choice for President, in the fall of 1870 The peo-
pie of his own Sta,e-whete he is best known-will
delight 10 give him their votes-apd their prefer
ence Will be confirmed by hearty and enthusiastic
support by the people of the neighboring States
those who are capable of app-ecating the merits Of
the veteran Chief and Statesman, who spent his
early days and who is now among them in rpened
manhood. 1t is no mean compliment to Gen. Har.
rson that he is beloved by his neighbors, while the
native State of his opponent has repeatedly repud
aied and still persists in casting him off an TN.
clean thing
From all parts Of the country, far returns
have reached us, the nomination OF Gen. Harri.
son 10 received with the liveIiest testimonials Of
Joy. Public meetings approve it, and the press
speaks but in ono tone-union and victory. We
could ask for no clearer demonstration of the pop
ular will. 1t is unanimous-warmer and heartcr
than expected From all directions the signs
are ausp!cious- presaging glorious triumph Of the
people over corruption and the authors Of that
gloom which now rests upon the whole face Of
the country-paralyzing the arm of industry, and
blighting the hopes of thousands.
We congratulate the people of Vermont, upon
his nomination 'The Green Mountain Boys are
lovers Of their country, and they never have nor
never will desert the post of danger in the hour Of
peril The name of Harrison is identified with
the prosperity and honor of our Republic. He has
been the faithful friend of the peope-he has never
betrayed their conference.-the has not grown rich
out of the "spos of the vanquished, the Treas
u,y Of the Government. In the Halls of Legislation
or in the battle field, he has proved himself equal
his responsibilities, and maintaining in every sit
untion in life, an unsullied reputation. Believing
that he will be to The United States what Cincin-
natus to Rome, yield him cordial and
hearty support.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24

THE SToRM-the disastrous effects of which are
laid before our readers in another coumn-com.
menced week ago last Sabbath, and has proved
more destructive 10 the shipping DOR coast than
any for years previous.
The Concord IN. H. Statesman remarks-s'he
storm was one of the most extraordinary of which
we have any account-altogether unparalleled at
this eeason ofthe year" Snow fell at Concord to
the depth of two feet on Sunday-and was sue.
ceeded by storm of snow and rain for SO hours
The storm extended Eastward as far as we have
any account, and South to or near New York-but
it was most violent upon the coast of Massachusetts
The snow here IN the Passumpsic valley is abou:
one foot deep-lying northumberland seighng
was never better.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24
F,lday, Dec. 10.

The following article embraces the important
business of Congress on Friday.
New JERSEY STRUCK OUT CoNGREss.-On
Friday, after much debate, the following direct at.
frmave proposition was, by common consent, in
troduced by Mr. Wise
Resoloed, That The credentials Of the following
MEMBERS John b. Aycrgg, John z. b. Maxwell,
VIM. Halsted, Chas l., Stratton, and II. j. Yorke,
are sufficient to enttle them to take their seats in
the House, leaving the question Of contested cleo
ton to be aitew wards decided by the House
The previous question being called, and a call
of the House ordered-the vote stood III to III.
Mr. Halves of Kentucky, (Whig) though in
Washington, was too Ill to be present-and MIR
Kempshal of New York, WING is yet absent
If either of these gentlemen could have been pre-
sent, New Jersey would still be represented on tho
floor Of the House of Representatives,. AS it is,
she is literally struck out of the Union.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24

u The Small Po1 had very much abated in
Boston the l8th-only about 20 then ex-
isted. A report upon this disease will be found on
the first page, from which may be ascertained the
comparative safety vaccination. Physicians and
others should endeavor to induce all persons to
seek the protection from the small pex which vac
cination affords 1t is their duty to do it, as the
guardians Of the health of the community. We
exposed to the disease when travelling, and at
homo by itineran:s from places where the pestience
is raging.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24
From the ". Y. american.
VICTORY i,I

We record, with great satisfaction, the defeat Of
the Administration, in the choice Of Speaker of
the House Of Representatives
Not only does the election of MIR Hunter secure
honesty and imparualitY in the appointment of
committees, and in conducting the business OF the
House, but it is to be looked upon most ely.
and OF their determination, by union and harmony
10 elect next November the candidate for the Pres
idency named AT Harrisburgh.
1t Is the first iiuits of the nomination OF Harri-
son and TB'er-aud will be followed by many more
equally decisive.
1t seems hardly doubtful that the commissioned
members fiom New Jersey were yesterday admit
ted TO their seatS-indeed, as the great object of
the Loc0 F0cO outrage in excluding tbem--the
choice of Speaker-wqs delermined-it will not
poss by be objected to now.
Washington, Dec. 49,
Dear Sir The Wings, finding themselves una
BILE 10 elect Mr. Bell or Mr. Dawson, have chosen
Robert M II. Hunter, of Virginia, Speaker of the
House o I Representatives. MIR Hunter came into
Congress, for the first Time at the Extra Session in
1897. lie is young man, Of good talents and ed
ucation, and an honest man. MI Hunter has not
pnrty, as - YEAS and nays iS Wri snow You He
WIN give US fair committees, and must rely upon
the Wing parry for support in the Chair. No event
could have been more Notifying to the Admins
tration party They are routed, broken, beaten
and scattered. Look at their distractions, as evil
denced by their two last ballots. Lewis Mr.
Calhouns man, and Jones the candidate Of Ben
tons friends. We have beaten both sets. The
Georgia men wenttIne for Hunter. lle will be
represe ntcd by the Globe Il nullifer. l am aa-
M0riSed TO deny that MIR Hunter is ever was Il
nulllfier. The Loco FocoS procrastInnted the cleo
ton Of Speaker in the vain hope that the nomina.
uoE at Harrsburgh would break ranks Look
at the vote OF the Wings, today, and you will see
that every man came into line, and they moved
and voted as one man. There never more
unanimity in the Wing party in Congress than at
the present time, and never more determined
spirit TO meet and overthrow the corrupt and base
party in power, than at the present moment. You
will remember that the New Jersey question,
Mr. Hunter voted in favor of the Just rights of that
State, and with his friends of the Wing party. He
is now in the Chair. He is elected to The Chair
after having voted in favor of the admission of the
" higs from New Jersey, and you may depend up
on II, If those gentlemen offer themselves tomor-
row 10 DC sworn in with the other members, Mr.
Hunter will state his opinion to the House that
they ought to be sworn, and that he will swear
them, unless there be an objection, and that objsc.
lion sustained by vote of the House.
The following is the llth, last and decisive bal
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24
FROM THE POST MASTER GENERA

U'The following is an extract from the Regula-
tons of the Posi-. Office Department
REmIrrANcEs BY MALTA Postmaster may
enclose money in letter TO the Publisher of a
Newspaper, 10 pay the Subscription of third
per son. and frank the letter, if written by himself
NoTE.-Some subscribers may not be aware Of
the above regulation. Ii will be seen, that by re-
questing the Post Master, where they reside, to
frank their letters continuing subscription money,
he will do upon being satisfied that the letter
contains nothing but what refers to tho subscnp
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24

THE WAY SUB TREAsuRYIsM WORKS One Of
the leading features of the Sub Treasury bill which
is now proposed-the specie clause, as it is called
is the collection of the revenues Of the Govern.
ment in specie. This feature, although the Bill
is not yet the law of the land has been acted upon
and the debts TO the Governm ent collected in part,
in specie-at least enough probably has been col.
lected to pay the office holders. How these office
holders likely to profit by the Sub Treasury,
when it becomes the law, may be learned by the
following transaction. These are splendid Sub
Treasury umes-the farmer gets cents pound
for his pork, and corresponding price for other
articles he may have for sale--the mechanic can
with difficulty collect his debts, or dispose OF the
fruits of his industry, for paper money-vhle
the custom house gentlemen, and the Tom Ben.
tons, the glorers of Van Buren, and the Sub Treas.
ury, draw specie from the Treasury and sell it for
10 per cent or more, premium, and pay their
debts in paper. This is what is meant by the
phrase, ''god and silver for the office holders and
rags Tor the people," The fact is, some Of the prn.
cpes of Sub Treasuryism now in full opera.
tion-the effects of which every department of in
dustry is now realizing, in a moderate degree, in
comparison with what may be expected when the
odious bill shall go into more general operation.
Bur what care Van Buren,, Benton, and Others, for
the lamentations of the people, so long they can
get their salaries in specie and speculate upon at
the of 800 for each $1,000
Correspondence Of the N. Y. advertiser.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Z, 1899
There is a little merriment among US just now
| at the expense of my honored friend, Il. ii. Ben
ton, of Missouri. He received, it seems, Specie
check for one thousand dollars, for his mileage from
st. Louis to the capital, but such was his sudden
unaccountable detestation of the specie feature
the check, he instantly sold it to broker in ms
city, for ELEVEN hundred in the paper of our su''
pended banks, and is now, as | understand, mee'
ing his current expenses with these bank rags
Verify, truth is stranger than fiction. He who ~.
| short time since dazzed and bedizened the whos
nation with the spendor of his golden dreams anu
rolled the Mississippi back to its fountain heaaa
solid column of virgin gold, barriers away ever
the reality of his visions for the rags ola
bank u H.
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last fortnight, will undoubtedly DO consummated
on Monday, and New Jersey will be entirely dis.
franchised on the floor of the House, in spite of
law and constitutions
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24

U@The Boston Atlas gives the official canvas "
votes for Senators in Mass. from which it aPPe"'
that Ia Wings are elected, and 10 Van Buren, ~Ia
There twelve vacancies in the Senate. IN ~
same paper the Repre- sentatives elected are 'a'''
as follows: o,o
Wings. Sas
Van Buron,
Wing majority,
A fire in Saco, Me destroy ed a M achlne snoP w.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-12-24
Wing majority,

A fire in Saco, Me ,destroyed M achine sn0P ~
other property to the amount Of $3o,oeV'
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A motion then made to postpone further pro-
eeedings upon the election of Speaker, until Mon
day, and carried by small majority. 1t was near
,ly nine o'clock when the House adjourned II is
believed that Mr. Dixon H.. Lewis of Alabama, will
finally be elected. learn from good authority
that he was the choice of the last Locofoco caucus
by one majority. The foul work which the Ad-
ministraton has been striving to accomplish forthe
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-07-25
SPIKES. SPIKES.

TEV HE Subscribers, agents for the Troy Iron and
III Nan Factory, have constantly for sale com
Plete assortment of BURDENS PATENT I'M
PROVED SHIP and. BOdT SPIKES, and
DECK Malls, of all sizes from to II inches.
! hese Sp kes nude in Machine, from the best
of Iron They are uniform in appearance, very
tough. and the adhesive qualities are much grea er
than any hammered spike. They can be drove IN
to most kinds Of wood without boring. he great
demand for these spikes within few years, Tor
Rail Roads and other purposes and the general sat
sfdcon they have given, is Sufficient proof of their
superiority over all others The prices also less
Than for other Spikes, which is another nducement
for those who use the article to purchase those
Smith * RfANT,
No. 65 Broad Street, BOSTON,
BOSTON April l9taf 1899 4m4
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The Weekly Dispatch,

A elegantly printed q'larto Of eight pages. con.
IA tanning all the current news Of the week and
large amount of selected and original miscellany,
j. published every Saturday al the corner OF Beck
man and Nassau streets. New York. and mailed to
Country subscribers at 81 per annum, payable i'll
advance.
Any person procuring five subscribers, and re-
hitting ten dollars, in anote Of "a solvent bank, shall
receive sixth copy gratis
IAddrcss) H. HASTINGS YIELD,
70 Dsnntch Office Nav Ynrli CITY.
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LOAN OF THE STATE OF MAINE

A NY citizen of Maine, its Banks or cthe' cor
n porations, that will furnish part Of the State
Loan, authorized by the Resolve of the 9th OF
March, 1899, in sums not less than $1,000 each, and
will deposit the same, TO the credit OF the treasurer
of the state, with interest on the sums from hst
day Of May TO the days of such deposes, in any OF
the Banks hereafter named, and forthwith send to
the Treasurer's Office Augusta. the cashiers GER
tiff ate Of the day and amount of such deposlle,
shall receive therefor, ION The return OF the Treas
urer) certificate of six per cent tate took, bear
ing tie May |. 1899, reinbursabe Cat the Treas
ury) in four, six eight years, at the election OF
the deposiior with annual interest warrants ttached
payable at the Treasury on the first day OF May
annually.
Those avail NC themselves Of this Offer will make
the deposites as aforesaid, before the 20ih day of
August next AMI forward TO the office evidence of
such deposite within two days after making it; aid
at the sa me time direct to whom and at what place
the Certificate of Stock shall be sent by The Treas
urer, on his return.
The deposites in question may be made in any of
the following named Banks Suffolk, Globe and
Merchants Banks at Boston; South Berwick Bank at
South Berwick; York and Manufacturers Bank at
.Saco; Canal, Casco, cumberland, Maine. Aler-
chants, City and Manufacturers and Traders Banks
at Portland; brunswick and Union Parks at runs
wick; Androscoggin Bank at Topsham; Lincoln
Commercial and Sagadahock Banks at Bath; Mari
ners' Hank at Wiscasset: Lime Rock and Thomas
aston Banks at Thomaston; Meguntcook Bank at
Camden; Belfast Bank at Belfast, Bangor, Eastern,
Kenduskeag and CLIQUE Banks at Bangor; Frontier
Bank at Passport. 11conic Bank at Waterville;-
Skowhegan Bank at Bloomfield !; Gardiner and
Franklin Banks Mt Gardiner Northern and Central
Banks at Hallowell; and Augusta, Citizens, Free
mans and Granite tanks at Augusta.
ANY Of the SAID Banks making or receiving such
deposites, and having any claim upont Treasury,
will consider the same as payment, or IN part Of
each claim. unless specially directed otherwise.
hereafter JEREMIAH GOODWIN,
Treasurer Of Maine.
Name Treasury Office, Augusta June 27.
The Portland Advertiser, Maine Democrat, Ken
nsounk Gazette, Skowhegan Sentinel, Bangor Wing,
Bangor Democrat. Easport Sentinel, Lincoln Iele-
graph at Bath, will publish he foregoing in their re-
respective papers four successive weeks and charge
TO the State 4wl4