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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26
MARCHING OF TROOPS-ORDER OF THE
GOVERNOR-MILITIA CALLED OUT, &C.

SUNDAY, Augusta, Feb, 1889.
MEssRs EpIroRs,- Mr. Stanley has paraded his
company this morning in and about the kennebec
Hotel. 1t looks like any thing but Sunday. As
am writing, can hear the word of command from
witbout-"front face, "right abon," &c. There
no Sundays in the revolution, and there is
none here this morning. All is hustle and confu-
slon-horscs, carriages men and munitions Of war
all preparing for the Aroostook country, which is
10 become the seat OF war. An express ar
rived last ght about IL o'clock, be airing Procla-
nation of Sir John Harvey, which breathes little
Of war He says the timber and territory shall be
protected, and calls upon all his loyal subjects TO
be IN readiness for the battle This is surely talk
ing pretty large. Our Governor was called from
his peaceful slumbers at dead of night to hear tins
oscin of war sounded. understand he immedi-
ately issued orders 10 call out the third division of
the militia, and they will probably repair the
ders to protect our citizens and territory Things
this morning really wear the aspect of war. 1.-THE
Provincial authorities intend to take the disputed
territory into their keeping, there will he but one
opinion in Maine, and hope but one in the whole
Union and that is, TO battle for our rights. We
will not be trihed with any longer There is "A
spirit in the American people which will not brook
insult from Sir John Harvey or the British Queen
and this fact they will soon learn if they persist in
their unrighteous claims. If England is deermin-
ed TO hold on to this territory, Then let US have
war, if we must. We cannot-we 'oiH not yield
our rights to any foreign power. Our Governor
ought to send forthwith To Washington, and call
upon the General Government to come Ito the
cue. we ought not to be compelled to fight alone
the Government ought to protect us. The plea
of embarrassing the General Government" has
now hope, lost IT'S power. But Eif our Govern
ment will not come to our aid, then the people OF
Name must and will defend her territory We
can take Canada and the Provinces sngle-handed,
especially in the present state OF public feeling
there. "Thrice armed is he who has his quar-
rel Just" Our cause is righteous one, and we
will defend it with our best blood. The drums be-
gin to beat, and the 50 spiri-strrng f!e sends out
It's shri tones through the valley of the Kennebec
The company collected here have just commenced
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26
THADDEUS STEVENS.

U'Jubal Harrington, late deputy p. NJ. at Wor
cester, Ms. has, in imitation of hundreds Of his
brother Sub Treasures, decamped with share Of
Uncle Sans money. He has been implicated in
counter feiting American half dollars, Ga real Ben
tonen hard currency many and in forging the names
of his friends and using them to procure loans. He
has been Van Buren, candidate for Congress in
Massachusetts, but the intelligent freemen of that
Commonwealth very wisely declined his services
in that capacity, and left him at his leisure to serve
Mr. Van Buren, as Sub-Treasurel.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26
gga Y@sE1G&Y@&o
ESDAY RUARY &c, 1889.
CONGRESS. We have accounts from Wash

CONGRESS. We have accounts from Wash
ington to Monday the 18th. The investigating
Committee were engaged in digging into the COR
ruptious of the Treasury. The Sub Treasuryites
are said 10 look as though they all had been TO
funeral-anticpating that said Committee will bring
to tight what they wished to hide by Committee
packed by the Speaker. Benton has had another
salt spasm but could not carry his bill through the
Senate. Much time has been spent in discussing
Wallis federal Report TO encourage the interference
of Sub Treasurers in elections. Wright's financial
bill passed the Senate on Monday. The House of
late has been engaged in discussing naval affairs
Cambreleng has called for more Treasury Notes
declaring that the "wheels of Government must
stop unless they can be had" The Treasury is
again in poor rotten condition, and in debt some
millions. No business of great importance has
been transacted in Congress for the last fortnight
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26
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o p I u M =.

A singular instance of resuscitation from the ef-
fects of this drug occurred in this place last week.
On Tuesday of last week, Parmenus Huntoon,who
charge of purloing money from the Essex post Of
fee, it seems resolved to .-..
"Shufle of tins mortal coil
'To seep-perchance to dream
For this purpose he had procured half an ounce OF
opium, and ON Tuesday evening took u PHI con,
tanning 100 grains On Wednesday he was found
in state of utter nsensibili;y, far as the exter
nal senses were concerned, and presenting to the
unlearned observer only the appearance OF man
ssploriousIv drunk" In this situation he renamed
,;ii Friday evening, period of fire full days. In
the mean time our best physicians had been IN
constant attendance, and in vain exhausted the u.s.
,al remedies We beeve it was conceded on all
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26

UThe Van Buren, papers are nightly pleased
with Senator Walls Report upon the interference
of Federal officers in elections. We hope these
papers will no longer repudiate the name OF teder
al, since they so fondy commend the federal doc
trne of Office holders ''bringing the patronage of
the Government into conflict with the freedom of
elections" 1t is charming doctrine for them
Then too, it comes from Mr. Wall, a "true blue
federast, who, no longer ago than last winter de-
clared that he acted with the federal party IN New
Jersey so long said party existed. This report
does not embrace true JefTersonian democracy, for
no man was freer than Mr. Jefferson in condemning
such interferencel and while President issued "a
circular to officers of his administration declaring
il a Just cause of removal. 1t does, however, en-
brace good federal Van Buren, democracy-a sort of
excrescence upon the tree of liberty. No wonder
then it Is cheerfully received by these papers,
It's ihe, creed exactly.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26

Coon NEWS FROM MISSISSIPPI John Hender-
son, Wing, has been elected by the Mississippi
Legislature Senator in Congress from the 4lh of
March next, by majority. We were in error last
week, as were most of our newspaper brethren, in
stating that Ii henderson had been elected to serve
out the present term. The Governor had previous
ly appointed Mr. Williams to the vacancy, and he
was elected to serve till the 4lh of March.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26

uJ'The Wings Of Connecticu, have nominaed'
VIM. w. Ellsworth for Governor, aud Charles
Hawley for Lit Governor. The election occurs in.
April, W hen beside State officers, members of Con-
gress are to be chosen. The State is wholly
represented by Van Buren, men, and the Wings
will endeavor to supply their places with men of
different political views.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26
NORTHEASTERN BOUNDARY TROUBLES.

The North Eastern Boundary question, it will be
Observed is rapidly assuming fearful aspect; and
we appear to be approaching crisis of significant
import to this country. The people and the Gov
eminent Of Maine for the last eighteen months,
have been gradually preparing to settle this long
contested question in some manner, either peacea-
bly, by force. They have appealed IN every
possible shape 10 the General Government for its
interference in bringing the subject to an amicabe
adjustment, through its diplomatic connection with
Great Britain Blu, they have appealed IN vain
Our men in office appear to think more of the ways
and means by which to continue themselves in of:
fee, than of relieving the sovereign State of Maine
of the perplexing claim of gland upon large
share Of her territory. Perhaps our National Exec
utive may have done his whole dnty--but the peo-
pie of Misunderstanding those Of all political par
tes-do not so think Were it question at issue
between this nation and Mexico, justice, ere this,
would have been demanded at the lannon's mouth.
But circumstances give strange shape to the
duct of some men.
Portentious may be the signs in relation to
this matter, and however Must Maine and the
whole country may have been treated in it, the peo
pie should not allow themselves to become unduly
excited. The aspect of the times demand the ut
most GOODNESS and deliberation on the part of the
Government and the citizens of the nation. While
every one should call for strict and even-handed
justice of other nations, every act should be studi-
ously avoided in any manner calculated to bring
upon the calamities of War in good
has its numerous, but yet endurable horrors;
but when it originates in bad one, its consequent
ces unspeakably dreadful. And if our nation
shall ever be compelled TO assume hostile attitude
towards any other, every citizen should first be
convinced that the cause therefor is just and suf.
icient-that it is rendered necessary as last and
only resort, to preserve rights, our honor and
our national dignity, inviolate.
However fragrant then, may be the violations of
our rights by other nations let remain unexcit-
ed. Let avoid retaliation upon the frontier in
all cases-cuiivae good neighborly feelings, If pos
sible, by rendering justice to ALL and doing du-
ty, and nothing but duty Then if John Bull
will not render unto good treatment in turn, and
will still persist in doing us wong, our long cata-
ogue Of grievances may then call upon us to de-
mand jusce--if not in the name of the "Conti-
mental Congress" in the Of American Lib
erty, with compound interest. If our voice has
any potency to lu TO quietness any undue spirit of
retaliation existing in the bosoms of the people up
on Vermont frontier, would especially at
this time, beseech one and all to render good for
evil rather than evil for evil. Every wrong act,
through trlfing in itself, will weigh against us in
striking the balances when settling day arrives
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26

HJ"Several attempts have been made to elect a
Senator in Virgi mia. AT the last ballot 1t was for
Tyler (Whig> ... %
Rives Conservative 30
Mason (Sub Treasury 81
We think the indications favorable to the
election Of Mr. Rives.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26

UFWe see it stated in several of our State pa
pers that Bates was hung at Bennington on the Sth,
and of course the execution of his sentence not
delayed by the Governor as has heretofore been
understood.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26

TAta very numerousIy attended Wing State
Convention holden at Augusta, Maine, Hon. Ed
WARD KENT was nominated as a candidate for Coy.
ernor at the next election.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26

u5rPrce and Swartwout at late dates, were feast
ing at Paris upon the avails of their late plum
behring's Of the Treasury.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26

each Major General in this State, 10 have 900
mon drafted in each division, to hold themselves
in readiness to march when called for to the sup
port of the forces already sent. Nothing has been
heard from our Land Agent, since he wrote to the
Governor at Woodstoc k-and nothing from the
Aroostook since Sheriff Strickland left there We
are expecting intelligence from that quarter every
hour"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26
Highly Important from Maine.
PRISONERS TAKEN
Correspondence Of the Boston ALIAS.
SrATE HnusE AuguSta,

Correspondence Of the Boston ALIAS,
STATE HOUSE, Augusta,
Friday, Feb. Is, 1889.
Information was received here This morning from
the Expedition that was sent by our State Authori-
ties few days since, arrest the trespassers on
the public lands near the Aroostook River. Be-
fore the Land Agent with his forces reac he'd ihe
Territory occupied by the trespassers, they had
received information of the movement against
them and the most of them had removed with
their teams over the line into the Province ofNew
Bruins wick, where they have embodied and armed
a force of about 300 men. The Authorities sent
from this State succeeded in arres:ing about TWEEN
~ mon, with few teams, which they suppose to
have been engaged IN committing trespasses on the
public lands, and they are on their way to Bangor
guarded by sufficient force.
The Land Agent, Mr. Mclntire, with four other
gentlemen, left the main body of his forces, and
went about four miles to put up for the night The
trespassers got information OF this, and at midnight
surrounded the house, and took Mr. Mclntire, the
Land Agent, and Messrs Gusavus u. Cushman
and J. Ii. Pillsbury of Bangor, and Thomas Bart
lett and Col. Ebenezer Of Orono, who were with
him, into custody, and up to the time when the
Messenger, who brings the information, left, could
not be ascertaned what had been done with them
Three persons had been sent to where the trespas
sers encamped, 10 ascertain, but they were all
detained. The forces of this State have encamped
near the Aroostook, about four miles from the line
and are waiting for reinforcement and orders
from the Governor.
learn that Col. J. p Rogers of Bangor has
been sent this morning 10 Fredericton TO demand
of Sir John Harvey the release OF Mr. Mclntue d
the others who were taken, il in custody, and to
ascertain If the movements Of the trespassers are
sanctioned by the British Authorities.
This information reached here this morning, and
was brought by Hastings Strickland, Esq,
Sheriff of Penobscot county, who accompanied
tho Expedition to the Aroostook, and who came
through express to communicate with the Execu
tive, and inform him of the abduction of the Land
Agent. You can rely on it as being substantially
correct.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26
TME CALIFORNIAN

Here shall the Press the Peoples rights maintain
Unawed by influence and unbrbed by gain
Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw,
Pledged to Religion, Liberty, and Law.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26
EIGHT THOUSAND TROOPS

have been ordered out to carry into execution the
Resolve passed by the Legislature Of Maine, which
was to seize the Trespassers and the lumber cut on
the disputed territory. Mclaughlin, tho Land A
gent Of the Provinces has been arrested, and is
now at Bangor. Great excitement prevails, and
fixed determination to sustain our rights at all
hazards
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26
LATER AND ME-
EEseDYa MAINE.
Correspondence Of he Boston Atlas
SENATE CHAMBER, AUGUSTA,
E,,hrr,rr 10 20.

The crisis has at length arrived and Maine is IN
arms to sustain her honor and the integrity of her
soil. An Express has arrived this morning bring
ing an official communication from Sir John Har-
vey in which he says he shall repel all INVASION
he says that he "clams EXCLUSIVE JURISDIC-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26
AUGUSTA, FEB. 1913 o'clock, Nj.
.NEW,S FROM THE EAST!

An express arrived in town this morning, about
clock, from Bangor, bringing information ofthe
capture of the Provincial Land Agent, (McLaugh
Mclaughlin was taken at the encampment of our
force where he had gone to order them to dispense
But he "waked the wrong passenger" and was
forthwith taken to Bangor. He is gov at the Ban.
gor House. where he is to be retained until intor
nation is received of the treatment Of Mclntire,
when he will probably be dealt with in the same
manner
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-26

Resolued, That the honor and interest of this
State demand that sufficient military force be
forthwith stationed on the Restook river. west of
the boundary line of the State, established by
the treaty of 1888; and on the river st John, if
found pi acticabl>, at such points may be best
apted to the obect-to prevent further depreda-
tons on the public lands, and TO protect and pre-
serve the timber and other lumber already cut by
uespassers, and to prevent its removal without the
limits of the State.
Resolccd, That the sum of eight hundred thou
sand dollars be and hereby is appropriated, for the
purpose of enabling the Executive carry out tho
purpose of the foregoing Resolve, and the Resolve
passed Jan ,f24th 1889; and that the Governor be
and hereby is authorized, with the advice Of Coun-
Gill; to draw his warrant for the same, from time to
time, as it may be needed for that purpose.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-04

bar, came into town, and when the Sarah
Ann left there were seven vessels in the
harbor, among which were three America n
schs. from New Orleans, one from Havana,
an American brig, loaded with machinery
for the mines, and bound to Vera Cruz,
end two German briggs from Hamburg and
Bremen.
An express arrived at Tampico from
Mexico day or two before the departure
Of the schooner Sarah Ann, bearing the
news that tho government has positively
| refused to acknowledge any OF tho. atlcles
! of copitulation entered into between the
French and Mexcans at Vera Cruz, and
that no treaty whatever would be ratified
and declared that the whole country shal
be made a scpulchre, before the demand;
| of France are complied with. 1t is there
fore highly probable that ere this war has
been formally declared between France
and Mexico.
The same slip contains an address from
| Bustamente to the Mexican army.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-04
F. Il ON Nj 4 XIC o ,

The New Orleans Bee sip conains a
letter from an American citizen, resident
at Tampico, which furnishes an account Of
the battle between the Government troops
who made an assault on that place, and
General Urrca's body Of troops attached
TO the Federal party.
"Our city had one Of those hair breadth
escapes from carnage, p''iaee, aud death,
SURPRISING any instance known in the
annals Of the history Of this country--by
an attack on the 30h ut., at 5 o'clock
A. M. on one of the Forts. This attack
was made by the infantry Of the govern
ment Generals Canalizo and Coz, by their
usual mode of intrigue, the advance guard
entering the Fort and haliooing the usua
cry of"Viva la federation, Viva la Genera
Urea"
They were charged on by Genera
Urea, and drove from the Fort with i'm
mense slaughter, taking General Pledra,
and eighteen officers, and in all about fou
hundred prisoners, including killed ant
wounded. The loss Of the federal part,
did not exceed fifty, including the amenta
BILE loss Of Colonel Monlinegro, whe fell il
the early part Of the battle.
$50 inveterste were those Generals
Canalizo, Piedrus, and Coz, as 10 poin, ou
several Of the most respectable America
and other foreign residents TO their mer
as victims Of their wrath and vengeance
and it 10 beyond doubt, that but fe,
foreigners would have heen left TO have tol
the tale that they had entered"
After the battle, tho government arm
retreated about twenty miles from tn
town, and then hailed TO await reinforce
msnts. The next day all the vessels whic
the government party had detained al tn
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-04

the mob. sent out n white flag, which being
tred on by the mob, Joe Smith and Rig
don, and few o,hor Motmons Of less in.
fluence, gave themselves up to the mob
with view of so far appcasing their wrath
as to save their women and children from
violence. Vain hope! The prisoners being
secured, the mob entered the town and
perpctrated every conceivable act of bru-
tally and Outrage -iorcipg IS or 90 Nor.
mon girls to yield to their brutal passions (!
OF these things | was assured by many
persons while wns at Far West. in whose
veracity | have tho utmost confidence.
conversed with many of the prisoners. who
numbered about 500, among whom re.
cognzed many old acquaintances who had
seen better days. There were many young
aud interesting girls among them, and
assure you more distracted set of crea-
lures never saw. ! assure you, my dear
sir, it was peculiarly heart rending TO see
| old grey headed fathers and mothers, young
ladies' and innocent babes, forced at this
Indictment season TO abandon their warm
homes, which were, in many cases, greatly
improved, and showed high degree Of
refinemen. and civilization"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-04
THE MORMONS.

THE Mormon WAR, from beginning to
end, is renowned in letters from Missouri;
as dsgracefu to the citizens of ha, state
II is said there were three Yankees, who
offered their services as spies and took
fourteen prisoners, which was more Than
were aiken by the whole army besides on
their march out. One Of these prisoners
was killed after he was brought into ca,nn
The Yankee W no brought him in reported
the matter to the General, but nothing was
done about It, Joe Smith aud ali the
leaders will probably be sacrificed.
HoRRIBLE REVELATIONS. We find If
the Nashville Wing letter front cores
pondent Of that paper, dated NJ lenburgh
from which we take The annexed extract
relating TO the capture Of the Mornons:
"Thc Mormons, upon the spproach o
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-04
PENNSYLVANIA.

The Senate Oh Monday receded from al
it's ground, and, by vote of II to 16
determined to recognize the Van Buren,
organization Of the House. or course
four Wbig Members turned a somerset
viz: Messrs. Strohm Of Lancaster, Miller
Of City, M'chler Of Northampton, and Nc
Conkey of York. They considered tina,
the accession Of Messrs. Butler. Slurde
want and Montelius to the Van Buren,
House gave il quorum of undoub,ed
Members, and thereby rendered it the true
House. They had voted directly adverse
to this only four days before. 1t is under.
stood that some stlpulalons had been en-.
tered into between them and the Van
Buren, House, but we know not what they
amount to-probably not much. If this
shall prove to be the end Of this deplorable
business. we shall rejoice. The moral OF
the whole drama is not very favorable 10
the supremacy Of law and order.
1t is reported that part Of the Wing
Members of each House will 60 home and
leave the Legislature as now organized 10
60 ahead after its own fashion.
SUDDEN DEATH.-A letter from Harris
burgh, dated yesterday, states that Jacot
Cassat. Esq, (W.) a Senator from the
counties of Cumberland, franklin snt
Adams, was found dead in his bed in the
morning. Mr.. C. was apparently in per.
feet health the day before, and took Q
conspicuous part in the debate in Senate
Phil. Gas. Of Thursday.