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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-01

relating to the most eventful periods of our history.
Valuable to the present generation, they will be n
rich treasury Of materials from which some future
historian may construct fabric of more noble pro-
portions and Of a more commanding aspect than
any which tho world has ever seen.
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The Troy Wing of Saturday last says-"Ihere
has been decided fall in flour this week from on
to rs cents
NTHon. A. G, Harrison, member of Congress
from Missouri, died few days since,
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2.Q7Y
tensions majority,
24,6O7
22,329

This statement differs but slightly with the
turns we have collected them from various
ces.
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u37The Waterman publishes the returns from
all but three small towns and makes Gov. Jenison s
majority as follows:
Jenison, 24,6O7
Smile, 22,32S
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gra S@SEg9y&Y&%s
EsDAY OCTOBER 1889.


Pursuant 10 vote of the Wing Convention, hol
den at Woodstock, the 9th of June last, notice
is hereby given, that n Cow ention of the Wings
of Vermont, will be holden at Montpelier, on Wed.
nesday, the SIXTEENTH day of October next
for the purpose of appointing 1--WE Delegates to the
National Convention, which is to be holden at
Harrisburgh in December next and also 10 adopt
buch measures may be deemed necessary TO
maintain the political integrity of Vermont, as
patriotic and steadfast Democratic Wing State. 1t
is desirable that delegation from every town in
the State should be present, aud the Wings of the
several towns which unrepresenled by friends
of the in the Legislature, earnestly desr.
ed to send full delegation to the proposed conven
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THE AMIsTAD PRISONERS.

We publish below lengthy, but an interesting
account of the progress Of the trial of the blacks
taken on board the Amlsad. We shall continue
the history till the questions decided.
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ARISTOCRCY.
There is the moral of all human talents
'Tis but the same rehearsal of the past,

There is the moral of all human talents
IT'S but the same rehearsal of the past,
First Freedom, and then Glory-when that falls
Wealth. vice, Observation-Disclosures at last
CnlLDE HAROLD.
There are three periods in the annals Of ma.
lions, which are usually marked by pretty
broad distinctions: the origin, the meridian OF
civilization, and the decline. In the COM
|mencement, not only the elegancies, but most
Io( the comforts, Of life are unknown, and the
only aristocracy is that Of superior strength
and cunning. Gradually, as the government
|oi the laws supercedes that Of violence, and as
the intercourse with more polished nations in
Produces the improvements of civilization, the
people arrive att the perfection ofthe social state
But as the most perfect maturity has natural
tendency 10 decomposition, so the highest state
of refinement contains within tsefthe elements
gifts own destruction. From this moment the
decline and fall OF nation can be safely pre-.
dIcted, and the catastrophe, although some
times averted by temporary CLEANS Of pros
perity, will sooner or later close the drama
Between the first and second periods above
alluded to, there is an intermediate epoch, in
which people has advanced beyond the rude
condition ola primitive state, but has not ar
rived at the perfection Of the polished arts
To this portion Of a nations annals, history
opens the most charming vistas, OF which it is
delightful to catch glimpse amidst the tur-
bulent crimes and ma hectic sorrows which
darken her pages. Greece and Rome present
US with many splendid Illustrations of this peri
cd, in the days Of Epaminondas, Phocian, Fra.
bricus, &c. when the only road to distinction
was to BIO found in superior virtue and talents.
very striking contrast can be drawn, in this
between the Romans and Cartha-
yenians at the commandments Of the Punic
vars. "At Rome (says popular hstorian)I
public empoyments were made the reward of
'irtue alone; but in Carthage, the several Of
ices which the stale had to bestow we're venal,I
md those who purchased them aimed at being
by all the sordid arts of specula,
on"
One symptom Of the decline Of state is the
influence Of mere wealth-in |
which the possession Of riches, exclusive of
merit, gives paramount Importance to an in
yldual, and opens TO him the career Of public
mployments Such, for instance, was the con-
tion of the Roman Empire when the imperial
urpIe was offered to the highest bidder, and
he dangerous honour was obtained by Didius.
still stronger evidence Of the darkenng for
1nes of nation, is when the people submit
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without murmuring ANhe usurpnions OF tn
wealthy aristocr0 5<-"the most degrading
symptom of hopeless slavery, Says the authol
IoI Lacon,) is the apathy It superlnduces on III
vlctlms-as the surgeon knows that the mos
alarming sign Of a deadly modification having
taken place is the cessation OF pain on the par
of the patient" The nvidious distinction at
tached to the acquisition OF wealth, promp! am
bilious men to make every reckless effort &c
obtain lt--and infest tho world with the ) r
Giles OcerredcheS, Mac Syph&dnts, and Other
wrelches, who, in different arrangement OF
society, would be kept TO their proper level OF
1t is generally observed iha'
mon devoid Of genius and fine moral tact, are
the most apt TO accumulate riches-and that
fellows trained up in every variety oil narrow
mndodness and ignorance, are most remark,
able for those qualifications which are adapted
to the labyrlnlhan progress aud cIrcutIous
drudgery Of business:
Riches are OFT by guilt and basencss earn'd;
Or dealt by chance to shield lucky knayc,
Or throw cruel sunshine on foolS-ARMsrRoSG
"My first reverence is to virtue, tSaid Wake
field to Charles FoX) my second only to talents
and condition; when both ukte, that man is
estimabe indeed TO me, and Shall receive the
full tribute Of honour and affection.
If after these exalted titles to excellence,
another claim can be adduced, it is that of il
lustrious birth. To be sure, such q distinction
alone, without other ennobIing qualities, would
be ''poor indeed"-but am inclined to think
that, when it accompanies them, il gives them
brightness. Persons may say what
they choose about the iutiIity Of such notions
-bnt it is next to impossible to read over those
pages ofhistory illumined by the brilliant feats
olthe Sydneys, the Towards, the Condos, with
out feeling an Involuntary respect for their
descendants II is remarkable that Rousseau,
who was so great partizan Of equality, was
extremely indulgent 70 the pride of birth; and
Lord Byron, with all his democratic ebultions
IF fancy, possessed this pride to a great degree.
The fact is, that when society is in high state
If civilization, some artificial scheme Of sub
ordination becomes necessary, and as an arts.
ocracy Of virtue and talent becomes next toI
that Of superior birth and rank is
he only feasible substitute. The reader will
lease to bear in mini, that lam speaking of
hat state OF luxurious refinement preluSve of
he decline OF nations, which is inconsistent
nth the simplicity Of rcpublicanism, In that
asc, a government vested in those whose birth
nd rank cnlitle Them to pre-eminece, is much
lore eligible than one in which the lowest
rcgs Of society are brought to the surface
UGH persons, when they labour in their voca-
on, and keep TO their unmoIested sphere Of
are valuable members Of society;
At for them to soar beyond their level, into
titudes for which neither their education nor
cir talents fit them, would be equally as absurd
for lawyer 10 turn matchmaker, or for
vine to doH his canonicas, and fall to building
lips or spinning cotton. DESIDERIUS.
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PROSPECTUS
FOR THE THIRD VOLUME OF THE
GIBR8TTY ADWO0ATRa
JAMES NJ. SMILEY, Editor.


Notwithstanding the unparalleled pressure,
which for the last twelve months, has crampcd
and trammclIcd every depart ment Of the Me-
chancal, Agricultural and Commercial com.
munlty, the unwearled and interchangeable ener
gies Of American enterprise, are once more
giving evidenceof higher and fairer prospect
before US. That quiesccnt attribute, which, for
a time, seemed to mark and designate our
downward proclivty to carelessness and indif.
ference, has fortunately awakened from its
sluggish apathy; and partially dsnthraed
from the fatal influence of a too blind credu
lily in tho intalliblity of those whom we have
elevated above US, may we not still indulge the
hope, that there is yet held in reserve, a hap
Ipy result in the experiment of this last and
once purest of Republics?
lnsigated, in part, by that grand revolution
which has already commenced, and which is
still going on in the opinion Of the people, so
far as respects the political relations existing
between the respective States and tho Fcdsr-
al Government, the present Proprietor is about
to embark in the publication Of tho Liberty
Advocate.
Two years ago, this journal dated its origin,
at period when, in this County, 1t had many
difficulties to encounter, and the strongest OPP
position TO contend with. The enduring, and,
as we conceive, orthodox principles, which
have nurtured and sustained the journal through
good and through evil report" had then IN
their infancy, but mere minority which suS-
tanned 1t. But, the resistess march OF human
reason, before whose advance all obstacles
must ultimately recode, has brought about a
brighter and fairer dawn; and the phtah-
throplst and the patriot can now look in pro-
Spective upon the revisit of those puror days.
which once pointed to tho destiny Of our much
beloved country.
The political creed Of the Advocate will be
the same which it has heretofore advocated
State Rights and Stale Sovereignty, will be the
artcrial action which shall give life and amin
alton to its political characteristic, while ex
orcisng tenacity for those principles when
will never yield to caprice, the columns of this
Journal will, at all times, be open to liberal
discussion, and offered as ready channel to the
Tide Of passing events, and an acceptable organ
Of general science and useful knowledge.
We cordially invite tho patronage oral those
who concur with us in sentiment, aswell as tho
of those who dissent from us ID
politics, 10 cooperate in sustaining the press
The Advocate will in future appear, under the
Editorial supervision Of JAMES M. SMILEY, Esq
md published on the Same terms of tho iof'
mer numbers, by A. w. FORSfTHE
January s, 1888.
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PROSPECTUS
THE WEEKLY PICAYUNE

In consequence Of the popularity which GU
daily paper has gained in all sections of thu
country, and the numerous demands we are
receiving from all quarters fora weekly Jour
nal, we have determined on starting one of tina
description, to be entitled the "THE WEEKLY
PIcAYUNE."
Toadopt the same fguratvo style used in our
first prospectus, we have fitted out the "Pica.
y~ne" for more distant voyages, and freighted
her with all sorts Of notions in the shape of
reaadbleS; and if the same success attends her
which she has met with while coastng nearer
home, we shall doubtless receive rich returns.
10 prepare our little craft for the more ex-
tended sea on which she is destined to move,
we have put on her many additions and i'm
provements. Some of her old timbers have
been taken out and replaced by new-she has
a greater measurement (oreand aft, greater
length of beam, and her sheets have been ma
terlally enlarged.
Notwithstanding the Increased size, the pub
lie may rest assured that the 'Picdyune' will be
enabled to work in Shoal uater with the same
facility as heretofore, and form channels of
communication which it would be folly for the
dull, heavy vessels at present sailing this port
to navigate.
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m HNHIS old and we'll known stand
MIA Il formerly kept by Mr.. Whit
;;s;B@ney, has been re-purchased by him
&sssszzss&IsMMand Mr. Anderson. In future it will
be kept by them, under the direction ofthe for
mer, who will devote his undivided attention
10 1t, rendering it in all respects what it should
be, comfortable retreat for ALL His cxpe-
rcnce in public line is we'll known-it cna-
bes him TO say, without fear Of disappoint-
ment, to all, you will be as comfortably enter
tanned at the Liberty Hotel as you can be any
where. Horses will be carefully attended to
we have commodious stables where we can
accommodate drovers and others who may call
with every thing in that iine--pIcnty of prov
ender. As for our table, beds, and other things
aPpertaining to the Hotel, we say they are
good, but do not take our word for it, come
and try and Judge for yourselves.
And then, our LIouoRs too, try and you'llsw swear,
Their better you've not found any where; .
We have Cidcr, delicious Cider, here
Rich to the taste, and as the amber, clear;
Vine too we have, of all the better Sort
Mddeird, CLaret, Tenerife and Port.
We've high proof spirits, Gin and BRANDY rich;
And Whiskey, old Monon gahela and Peach
Ofthcse men need not speak, for we defy them
To tell how good they are before they try them.
The undersigned have also lately purchased
stand the known as M'Dowell's Tavern In
adding this spacious house, yard, stables, &c
to their other accommodations, they can say
their means are more ample than any before
ever could boast of in Liberty for the recep-
ton Of customers and the public Owing to
this arrangement they are able also to accom-.
modate many boarders in addition to the mum.
Der they are now accommodating They say
10 the public, we solicit your patronage.
NJ. NJ. WHITNEY,
J. C. ANDERSON.
Liberty Feb. 10, 1888. 8-tr
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A FEW WORDS ON HANDS.

As different as their moral natures ane per-
sona appearance, are the hands of a lady and
those Of n gentleman--as different us iron and
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10 wit -
Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, -
Loaf g" Cloves,
Havana Nutmegs,
MoasseG Allspice,
Coffee, Black Pepper,
Flour, Race Ginger,
Cog Brandy, Starch,
Jamaica Rum, Sperm Candles,
Holland Gin, Shaving Soap,
Malaga Madeira, Bar Soap,
Claret, Cayenne Pepper,
Cordials, Mustard,
Cherry Brandy, Gun-hnts,
Cherry Bounce, Lead and Shot,
Lemon Syrup, Rifle Powder,
Old Madeira, (put up Shot gun
Tor family uSe) Percussion caps,
Tobacco, (assorted,) &c.
Also, on hand, an asS0rtnlen! of MEDICINES. ri-
Sulpher, Castor Oil,
Birthstone, Soda Powders,
Camphor, SeidIitz Z"
EPSON Salts, CaomeI,
Glue, Rhubarb,
Pearl Ash, Jalop,
SaltPetre, Hartshorn,
Opodeldoc, Coperas,
L0udanum, Indigo,
Paregoric, Copal Varnish,
Batemon'S Drops, Spts. Turpentine,
Lees pills, plum,
Writing Ink, Gre am Tartar,
Indellibe f"
ALSO,
Writing and Letter Paper, Quilts, Sand,
Spelling books and Waters.
Tnware, of all descriptions.
;rockery,-Cups and Saucers, Plates, bowls,
Pitchers, &c, &c.
spanish and Common Scgors,--and many other
lrticles, too numerous to mention.
Liberty, Oct. IL, 1888. Al
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GROCERIES.

A. f. OLDECOP g. CO. respectfully an
W nounces to the public generally, tina
they have opened Grocery and Provision
Store in their new house, on the North side o.
the Public Square, whore they will be glad tc
receive and accommodate their friends The
following comprises portion Of their stock
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IIBBRTY MORRGa

m TNIIIS old and we'll known stand,
AnXIA d formerly kept by Mr.. Whit
I;;s;Geh$ney, has been re-purchased by him
&kss1sssMsM and Mr.. Anderson. In future il will
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-17

MAGNANIMoUs SENTIMENT. ga loco
ioco snceIingly remarked the other day,
that Gen. Brown had better take US as his
mentor. We don't know what sort 1f a
mentor we would make. but if, before next
November, Gen. Brown don't think us a
very good ToR-MENToR, wen agree to for
felt our guess"
Such is the language of the editor ofthe
Vieksburg Wing. How enobled! How ell
evated!! must be the mind from which
such sentiment could eminate. Young's
Hero, in the Revenge, or Othello's evil
genius would be ashamed of SUCH dire
vengeful feeling What has the generous
the noble and high minded to expect from
such source---from "tor-mcntor?"
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-17


MORE SUNK THAN PRUDENcE.--Thc
editor of the Advocate attempts to reply
to an extract from the letter of the Hon
r. J. WALKER! 1t is really Iaughable tc
see the fist he makes. "If (says the ed
itor,) he (Walker) means, by using the de-
finite article, that the Wings are the I'D
vocates OF paper system not controverti
BILE at all times into specie, he mistake.
their views" Indeed! then who advocates
the shinplasters? The Advocate blamed
in unmeasured terms, the Democrats, Gol
"~ar or The currency" On gold and sill
yer? No. Well, on what currency? This
is too plain case for comment,--trv il
again, Mr.. Advocate.
"But is it not something remarkably
strange that man of Mr.. Walkers repu.
ted intelligence should insinuate that this
government has been changed from hard
money into paper money governments
inquiries the Advocated We would reply
to this interrogatory by inquiring, why
have the wings used all their energy to
have Bank re-chartered to regulate our
currency? The congress of the United
States has a right to regulate and coin mo-
ney, but is bank necessary for that pur-
pose? A Bank, they say, is necessary sas
a regulatore-of what? Why, of the Wing
paper money. The Democratic hard mo-
ney sis only fit for barbarous ages and
countries" Who does not remember the
efforts of the lederalists to ridicuIe "the
Benton mint drops, ""the yellow iackets,'
"the Jackson hard money HUMBUGr'
&c. DC. How long is il since the Wings
cried out against the government for re-
curing them to pay specie, hard money
tor letters? Then, all the business was
done with shinplasters! and the Wings
used all their influence to have settled
down on that system and currency as that
OF the country. A bill was actually, bro'tI
INTO Congress by a Wing leader to make
sinnplastcrs legal tender in all cases.
Still, with these facts before him, the ed.
tor of the Advocate expresses surprise
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-17

An exchange paper says, and it is what
we might expect: 'Mr. Clay has grea,
talent for tumbling. IIehas recently had
another turn over, and quite oppositely
was on his way to the Falls. He is always
on that road politically, and just now pref
ty low down in the rapids. While Mr..
Clay is thus going down, by the last adyi-
ces, Van Buren, was going up [the Hud-
sun. 1t is strange that Mr.. Van Buren,
cannot 60 to his home, but Mr.. Clay must
run away from his, to counteract the ma
nouvre. Can't he initiate the President
in avoiding upsets and summersets?"
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-17

CoNGENIAL SplRITs.-There is kind
redsympathy in minds which inclines them
strongly to each other, making them the
same, and showing their identity. We
have this fully and forcibly illustrated in
the notice the imbecile party tool that pre-
sides over that common sewer of dctrac-
ton aud calumny, yclcped the "Vicksburg
Whig." has taken of p. NJ. Whittaker's
untounded, malicious end unprincipled at
tack on the editor Of this paper. This,
however, is no source Of surprise. The ed
itor of the Wing and Pink Whitaker, as far
us stupidity, want Of principle, want Of
character, with general degradation and
contempt, are similar, and we would OK
pect them TO be actuated by similar feel
ing and sentiment--both have been prov
ed slanderers and liars, both are hired as
sassins of character, who have nothing to
loose but their miserable lives.
P. NJ. Whitaker is as contemplate and
obnoxious in this community as is the ed
itor Of the Wing in that in which he So
iourns. Neither is believed, even when
he speaks the truth. Whitaker did not
use the language that the Wing man says
he did! Why will one of these worthless
belle tn: other? What could have been
the motive of the Wing editor in propaga-
ting ialschoods concerning this matter?
Even if true, is he justi6abIe in publishing
reports injurious to the "loco .foco editor"
as be pleased to call us? He thinks, per-
haps, he can injure US by such foul means
and thro' us, the caure we advocate, but
like poor Whitaker, he is too impotcnt, too
shallow, 100 ignorant, to answer in an in
telIigent community the base purposes for
which he is employed. The opposition of
such creature to any cause is the best
encomium that it could receive, and
cause advocated by him must retrogadc.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-17

tend 20 some domestic matters. What had
these things % do with tho peoples bust
ness and interests, to transact and protect
which they sent him on. Might these cir
cumstances not ngnin occur, and if they
are good excuses now, they would be so
agains During part Of the last session we
had no representation hut what the mem
bers from other counties volunteered to do.
When business came up which interested
the people of this county, and the names
Of the men we sent on, called for, they
were among the missing. A representa-
tive from Pike, on one occasion, rose and
said he would see to it. Yet! the man
whose name heads this article has the i'm
pudencc to asked the people thus Geceiv-
ed to elect him again! "Shame, where's
thy blush?"
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-17

Rule or THREE DiHEcT.- Enquiry has
been made III $62, 900 and Wall street
agency in London, be sufficient to buy of
one Presidential candidate, how much will
il take to buy Off the whole Wing ticket"
Promise them National Bank, with
plenty OF Wing shin-plastcrs, and they
will bite at il like hungry club at ma
ked hook.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-17

Elections have been held in Rhode Is
land, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennes-
SEQ, Kentucky and Indiana, this month.
We are in receipt ofsome Of the returns.
The cause ofequality, of juctice and of
equal rights-the cause Of the country
and Of the whole people is going on swim
mingly. What does the little exclusives
think Of thatt
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-17

GooD.-"The Wing papers in Vermont
(says the New Hampshire Democrat ,
IRE circulating call for democratic
Wing" Convention, signed by six Hartford
Convention Federalsts. The next thing
will be call for a temperance meeting
by six common drunkards--a moral re-
form convention by six Vicksbnrg black
legs-or 'scamen's friend association by
six condemned pirates"
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-08-17

Wing Prospccts.--The leading Wing
editors throughout the Union are daily Civ
ing "signs of VICE that all is LOST TO them
politically. The editor of the Indiana A.
merican, who has been appointed dele
gate to the wing National Convention, in
dulges in the following specuIations upon
the political condition Of bis party. Spea-
king ofthe National Convention, he says
Conventions generally express the OPP
ions ofpoliticians, and not tho people con
sequently tho decision Of the convention
is doubtful. If Harrison be the candidate,