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The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-11

Mr.. EDWARDS Permit me to recon-
mend to the citizens Of Henry and Jeffer-
son counties, Mr.. JOSEPH JEFFERS
an intelligent and industrious mechanic
IS . suitable person to BE- supported fol
the oficcsof representative 10 the mex
Territorial Legislature. SYDNEY.
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-11

VIRGiSIA ELEcTIoN-Wc trust the following
extract from the Richmond Inquirer, the lead
ing administration paper in Virginia, will put a
stop to further Misrepresentation hereabouts.
From, the Alerpn5ria Gazette.
Out at Lasi-After an ocean of words, and q
world of trouble, the Richmond Inquirer is de-
|livered of the following:
1.-THE die is probably il the hands Of the few
Conservatives, and of the rmpracticable Wings
we are we'll content to leave ..the die" in
Isuch hands Can the Inquirer say as much?
AS an Offset to this, the Inquirer administers
this consolation.
..We are sure Of Virginia in l840!"
| Very well again. It is time enough to talk
about that when 1910 comes All we 60 for at
present, is 1899. .ls
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-11
NOTICE.

1NNJ i 1-alIe -
TNHE subscriber wishes to contract for tho
Il Charging and delivering OF several
hundred perch Of Stone, at Fort Madison Iowa
soto employ several good common Labour-
ers. Also--pn Or about the Doth Of July inst.
he wishes to employ6 or 8 good Stone Cutters
and Stons Nlasons. 81 j
Persons wishing 10 get employmentas above.
can find the undersigned at Fort Madison, on
the 9Th and 20th Of July inst.
4 H9 A. LADD.
Superintendent Of Penitentiaty.
Burlington, July 4, 1882 ~ .ss.'s-
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-11

From the Richmond Wing Of Saturday.
The Enquirer persists in its efforts to obfus-
cate the result of our elections, and, by divid.
ing and subdiyiding the Wings, to weaken the
blow which its party has received. This indu-
ces us once more to present the result in bold
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-11

GROCERIES.
THROWN and Loaf Sugar,
I'D Rio, Old lava and St. Domingo Coffee,
Ground Alum and Liverpool Blown Salt.
Molasses, Cider Vinegar
Imperial, Young Tyson ind Pouchong Tea
Bar and shaving Soap
Cavendish and Fine cut Tobacco
Segars, Pepper Sauce, Lemon Syrup
Raisins, Cassia, Pepper, Spice.
Saleratus, Mustard, Pipes, starch, &c.
In Stare and fer sale at the lowest prices by
Fl. W. MOORE &. co.
Burlington, June, 6, 1891
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-11

: gain Of two Senators,
HOUSE or DELEGATES.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05
LATE FROM ENGLAND.

Parliament was opened on the 9th of February
The Queen delivered n speech in person, which
is without much interest except the following
extract respecting Canada
have to acquaint you with deep concern that
the province of Lower Canada has again been
disturbed by instruction, and that hostile incur
SONS have been made into Upper Canada by
certain lawiess Inhabitants of the United States
OF North America. These violations of the pub.
lie pence have been promptly suppressed by the
vnor of my forces u The loyalty of my Canadian
subjects. The President OF the United States
has called upon the citizens ofthe Union TO alb
stain from proceedings so incompatible with the
friendly relations which subsst between Great
Britain and the United States.
have directed fall information upon all these
matters TO be laid before you, and recommend
the present state of these Provinces TO your Sc
rious consideration. rely upon you to support
my firm determination to maintain the authority
OF my crown, and trust that your wisdom will
adopt such measures as will secure to those
parts OF my Empire the benefit of internal tran
guilty, and the full advantages OF their own great
natural resources.
have observed with pain the pcrseverng eff
iorts which have been made in some parts Of the
country to excite my subjects TO disobedieuce
and resistance to the law, and TO recommend
dangerous and Illegal practices For the coun-
ction of all such Designs depend upon the
efficacy of TN, law it will he my duty to enforce
Upon the good sense and right disposition Of
the people-upon their attachment to the prin-
cipIes oijustice, and their abhorance OF violence
and disorder.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05

Massachusetts, is awake in regard to her inter-
es,s in the disputed Territory, and shows It'
tie touch of the Bunker Hill spirit once more.
The annexed resolutions will unQuestionably
noss both Houses unanimously. An order has
been introduced in the House to appropriate one
million of dollars to assist Maine i'll the struggle,
if q struggle comes.
Mr. Child from the committee to whom had
been referred the Governors message OH the
snliect of The North Eastern Boundary, report
ed the following resolutions
Resolved. That the present state Of affairs in
relation TO the North Eastern Boundary us com
municated to the Executive Of this Common
wealth by the the Governor of the State Of
Maine, furnishes strong reason for again asser-
ting our rights, and for reaffirming the position
heretofore assumed by the Legislature OF this
State against the understandable claims of Great
Britain, and in favor of strong and vigorous
measures hy the government oflhe United States
for speedy adjustment Of The existing difficult
ties in such manner as shall protect Massach'i-
sets and Maine in the possession OF the large
tracts of territory guaranteed TO them by the trea-
~ of peace of 1888.
Resolved That the active measures authorized
by n Resolve of the Legislature of the State of
Maine, passed January "a, 1889, for the proven
ton of depredations upon the lands of Massa-
chusetts and Maine, were required 10y the eXIgen-
trvation Of their interests in those lands, and
were similar TO measures adopted by the land
agents Of Massachusetts and Maine, in October
last, and recognized 81 approved, through their
agent, by the government. OFT the Province of N.
Brunswick.
Resolved, T hat the claim of Great Britain to
the exclusive jurisdiction Of the whole of the dis
puted territory, as recently asserted by the Lit.
Governor of New Brunswick, and his avowal of
a determination TO sustain that claim Ivy mill
tary force, and his denial oftIe right OF the State
Of Maine to protect from the lawless depreda-
tons of trespassers, the lands which have long
been in the possession of Massachusetts and
Maine, call loudly for the immediate in,erfer-
ence of the Federal Governmlnt; ard that the
crisis has arrived, when the honor of the a
ton demands the adoption OF decisive measures
for the protection Of her cilizcns and for the
preservation Of the rights and interests Of two OF
the members ofour confederacy.
RESOLVED, That the Commonwealth will co.
operate with the State of Maine in all consttu-
tiona measures for the preservation Of the inter.
ests OF both States in the lands in the disputed
territory, and for the speedy adjustment of the
existing controversy.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05

to ensure protection and safety to all its sub ects
| and all acts of individuals for the purpose OF
obtaining justice or revenge without the sane
ton OF Law, are dangerous TO the we'll being of
Society.
| Resolved, That with the merits Of the unhappy
controversy which divide the inhabitants of tho
Province otLower Canada this meeting has nothing
10 do.-That, we, as part Of nation at peace with
| the nation of which that nation 10 a portion, feel
ourselves Found by the obligation Of existing rrou-
ties, 10 abstain from taking part in it's internal
troverses or connections while we remain citizens
of the United States.
Resolved, That VIC cordially offe the sympn-
thy, extend the hospitality and afford me refuge
which free PEG pie enjoying free political insti,l.
tions should ever be prompt 10 offer tho suffering
| and oppressed; while we wish them to cherish the
proud reflection, that our Country is rlro "AsyTum
Of the oppressed and the home of the Free those
who have sought that asylum ought 10 reject
that the laws Of our Country and The rights OF
hospitality must be respected while they remain
among
Resolved, That while we respect those who
blink as franklin thought, who write as Jefferson
wrote, who fall rs Warren fell and who fight IA
Washington fought, we cannot but deprecae and
| condemn every act growing out Of present disur-
Dances. which seeks only the qualification ofpcrson-
al hostility aud individual revenge, which dctrnct
from what sh oud be the sacred motives Of every
contest for political rights, brings lasting stigma
upon the nnmo of P0iriot, Injuries the candid and
humane, and only produces gratuitous suffering and
unnecessary cruelty.
Resolved, That as friends 80 the cause Of free
dom everywhere, lovers of public peace and pri-
vae security, for safety, for the safety and
goodSot all, we will, should need be, do all that
good feelings and common humanity would dictate
to discourage, in any way that is most eXpedient,
every thing like the destruction of private property,
individual life, or the qualification of private re.
vcnge.
Resolved, That VIC dIscIam any intended impu.
tation upon the good faith and the good conduct ui
those oftho refugees, who have taken up their Il
bode, for the time being, with us-that we uyveit
tI,np, Ia lyps tn por
their uniformly orderly department, and we have
no doubt pacific intentions.
On motion, - Resolved, That the proceedings Of
his meeting be published it the Vermont Watch
man and State Journal. and that the "Patriot," aud
such other papers as will be requested to copy the
same.
On motion, tho meeting d,ssol, ed
LEM. RICHMOND, President.
TIMOTHY UlNMAN, y;p
CIIAS KINGSBURY. ) VICE 'roS'
HENRY f. pRENTlSS, Secretary.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05
Young E1Ralics Seminary.
RUTHERFORD, UPPER VII,L,AGE
SLY

THNHE next Term of this Institution will COM
q mence on TUESDAY, the 18th day of March
next, and coniinne eleven weeks, under the con :
unued charge of Miss L. NJ. BONNEY Miss A.
ID. BATES has been recently engaged assistant
teachcr, and will instruct in the Latin and French
languages, Drawing, Painting &c.
TulrIoN-For instruction in the English branches
$500 per quarter.
For Drawing and Painting, including Landscap
Painting, Mczzo Iinto. do. Hornheur, do. and
Painting on Velvet, $500 each per quarter.
For instruction the Piano Forte, $500 per
quarter.
No scholar will be charged for less than half
term excep: in case of sickness.
9oARD-From 81 90 to $3.50 per week.
No pains will be spared to promote the moral
and social, as wei! as the scientific advancement
Of the pupils Grateful for the encouragement
hitherto bestowed by the community upon their
under taking, the conductors of this school entertain
the hope that their eXertons for the benefit of those
,,uscd to their care, and the additional expense
incurred in furnishing the enlarged opportunities
for instruction now anu:ded: will be rewarded by
corresponding increase of The public patronage
Jan. %, 1889. 79-5w
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05
H. ;aFEM for Sale.
MOrrisOah's Pills.
OR HYGE.9.V VEGETABLE UyNYYER
S.RL .MEDICLNE,.
w AR E ANTE 70.

OR HYGE.9.N VEGET!ABLE U.NIVER-
Sal .MEDICLVE;
IMPORTED from the British College of Health,
a London, by DIR Geo. Taylor, 6 l.2 Wall st. New
York, sole agent in the United States for said Col
Iege. Every Packet sold in Vermont will be sign
ed IN WRITING by Pangborn Il Brinsmaid, Jew
ellcrs, Of Burlington, VI who State Agents, and
also by the Sub Agents selling them. If they are
NOT so signed l-57DO NOT BUY THEM. Pack
cts of Pills are 81 and $S3 each. Powders, 30 cts
per box. For sale by
JONAS FLINT, St, Johnsbury.
john Kelsey, DanvilIe.
VIM. Pierce, Lyndon.
S. E. Morse and Simeon Lyman, Craftsbury
Sabin Kelum, Irasburgh.
Elijah Cleveland, Coventry.
c. d J. w. Baxter, Derby Line.
Foster Grow, Chelsea
w. w. Caldwell, Montpelier.
Amasa Paine Lowell
Otis L. Kellum, Montgomery.
o. a. Keith, Sheldon.
David Lyman, St. Adams.
VIM. f. Greene, VeIgennes.
J. Hagar, Mitldlebury.
II. w. Porter Rutland.
OrvS & Roberts, Manchester.
NJ. S. auckland, Bellows Falls,
j. w Remington, Johnson.
j. Steeuc, Biattleboro'. SLY
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05

A large and respectable meeting of the citizens
OF :JG,crby and the adjoining towns, numbering more
than three nuHdred, was held at Derby on the
l0th inst, in pursuance he following call.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05

Said purchaser TO IA horse dealer, SIS that
animal sure footed? 'Pcricc,ly,' said the lock.
ey,'when he puts his foot down, you'd think he
was never going to take it up
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05
BRIGHTON MARKET.
Monday, Feb. ., IS,
[Rnportnd for Tho Nnnkrr Enrnnr

-, Nonday, Feb. ., 1850
Reported for the Yankee Farmer.
At market 425 Beef Cattle, 10 yoke Working
Oxen, 10 Cows and Calves, aud 1875 Sheep 900
Swine.
PRIoEs Beef Cutlle-Owng to tho large quail
" AT market, and the bad state OF the weather. pr-
ces OF last week were not sustained. FIRST qualify
sold at IS to 4; second quality 81 to I i-2 ),
third quality So l-2 to 81.
W0'hi"g O1en.-One yoke sold for $lio,
Goes aud Catces.-$30 $35, 40 and 90
Mcep.-$3 20, $4, $50, TO So. Another lot from
L Phinneys farm, Lexington, similar to the lot re-
ported last week, for So, so. Five beautiful
Wethers from from Princeton, Ms. were offered for
$3.50 each; 1920 were offered but refused.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05
Caledonia County Grammar
school at Lyndon.

VIE Spring Term of this institution will com
Il mence on the FIRST MONDAY of March
next, and continue twelve weeks
E. E. ADAMS, Principal.
Lyndon, Feb. IL, 1899. 81
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05
Printing!.

A Ii. Kind of printing usually done in country a
"A office executed with neatnsss End for tho
customary prices at this pfgico, Orders will recev"
PROMPT atteHtien. 4
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05

suitable for the season, containing among others tho
following articles
8 a rery superior quality, 1 Chest Old Hvson
Tea, d" Souchong. Lovers of good Tea will do
well TO call and examine ours before purchasing
elsewhere. Java, Rio and ST Domingo Coffee,
Chocolate, Tohacco-d fcrent kinds. 3 Tons prime
Cod Fish, Italihut do, East Boston and Philadel
pha Loaf Snsar, Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Cassia,
NuiMeg+, Gloves: Boz and Cosk Raslns, Solera:;-,
Rice, West India and Sugar House nl.lasses,
English SValnnts. Fibcrs, 100 pounds Confection-
Iary-dlflerent kinds, Winter Strained and b!eached
w. W. Lamp Oil, Coarse and Fine Salt, Tons
tnt Nails and Spikes. prime assortment of
Sweeds and English Tire Iron from a to inches
wide, Round and Square do, Nail Plate, Nail and
Spike Rods, Shoe Shapes, Hoop Iron, iron Bars,
English BliStercd, Sweeds and Cast Steel, White
Lead, French Yellow, V. Red, Spanish Brown,
Whitina, Chrome Yellow, Chrome Green, Gold
Leaf, Varnsh, &c. &c.
&c
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05
Domestic Goods.

2o00 yds shce,ing-oery cheap, Ticking, Drilling,
Eating %c. prime assortment Of CaGcoes and
English, French and American Goods genraelly.
In short almost every article usually called fer at
this season OF the year Grateful for past favors,
we hope still to meritther continuance by selling
Goods Cheap and endeavors to d" busnesson hon
orabe principles. All having cash produce to
exchange for Goods are invited call. And we
shall be equaUy glad IN sell TO such as wish to pur-
chase on credit provided they are responsible for
the paw. Such as fap0r merchants with their custom
and nevsr p"y we hope will give others their Gus
tom in preference 10 u.s.
SHEDD 81 JEWETT.
N. Is. Those having accounts of one or moro
years standing requested to settle by note or
otherwise. "Short settlements make long friends
Ut s. x j.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05
@s.Aaas @falM 4sg S j

In this town, Feb. 25, by Rev. Mr. Sampson, Mr.
PHINEAs SPEMoER to Miss ATLANTA GAGE, daugh-
ter of Josiah Gnge Esq
In this town, by Rev. Mr. Brown, Mr.. LEVI FAR
NAM to Miss HANNAH CHAPMAN
In Charleston, Mass. Mr. Samuel Moore of Bar
net to Miss Abigail Wymnn.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-03-05
Sga2S a. r. IL, S

In Middieiown, Conn, 22d ult, Rev. DR.. Wilbur
Fisk.
In Coventry, on the Goth uIt Mrs Marin Cicve-
land, wife Of Elijah Cleveland, Esq.
In Concord, N. III Mrs Mary Ann, wife of Rev
Nathaniel Bouon aged Sd years, daughter OF the
late Hon. John Bell of Chester.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-07-04
GHOSTS.
NY S. II. coLER1pGE


| Define a vulgar ghost with reference to
all tina, is called ghost like? IL is yisibil,tv
without tangihIlity which is also the def
milton OF shadow. Therefore a vulgar
ghost and shadow woul,i he the same. he
cause two difefent things cannot properly
nave the same definition. A pisiblc subs
stance without susceptibility OF impact,
MAINTAIN To he an absurdiiy Unless Here
DC an external substance, the bodily eve cam
mol see II therefore, in ali such cases thai,
which is supposed TO he seen is, in fact. not
seen, but Is an image OF The brain. Exier.
mai Objects naturally produce sensation but
mere III truth, sensation produces, as itwere.
The external object.
~ course, II the vulgar ghost he really
shadow, there mast be some substance at
which il is the shadow These visible and
Intangible shadows, without Substances to
cause them, are absurd.
whenever a real ghost appears-hy which
mean some man or woman dressed up 10
'Fighien another, II the supernatural Charac
yer OF The apparition has been for moment,
oeiieved, The effects on the spectator have
always been most ter, ible-convulsion idl-
ocy, madness, or even death on the spot
Consider the awful descriptions in the Old
Testament OF the effects of spiritual nres
ence on the prophets and seers of the He
otews; the terror, the exceeding grea. dread
Inc utter loss OF ali animal power. But in
our common ghost stories, you always find
ihd' the seer, alter must appalling appari.
'irn, as you are 10 believe, il quite well The
next day. Perhaps HE may have headache
olt that IS The outside OF the effect produced
Ailston, man Of genius, and The best
painter yet produced 10y Americs, when be
was IN England, Told me an anecdote " bicb
confirms what have been saying. II was
! think, in The University of Cambridqe
near Boston, that Certain youth took i, in
TO his wise lead 10 convert a Tom, Painisb
companion of his by appearing as ghosI
before him. lie accordingly dressed him
sell up IN ibe usual way, having previously
extracted The ball from The pistol which al.
ways lay near the head of his friends bed
Upon first awaiting and seeing The appari,
''on, The youth who vas TO be frightened, A
very cody looked his Companion, the ghos,
!" 'he lace, aud said. SCI Know you. This is
goou Joke; but you see an, moi Tighten.
Gu NO" you may vanish - The ghos,
stood still Come" said A +, "that Is @.
h"ush shall get angry. Away % sill
the ghost moved not "By- ei.cu-
lated II y on do not in three minutes ora
away, I'll shoot yea" He waited The lime
deliberately leve!ied the pistol, cred. and
WIN a scream al the immohili.y of The ~.
ure, became convuised, and atierwa.d dte,i
The very insian, he believed il to be ghost
his human nature fell before it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-07-04

Another huz) The witness here ros,
me" ~ s"'''
C6iccr.-Siience there!
fudge. = Witness, you mus, not io,erruc,
me counsel. You have had your turn on,
The stand. You then had the opportunity 10
say whatever you pleased n YOU are aeait,
Suity OF so great AN lndecorum, shall be-
obliged To commit You.
itncss stands stupid.
Officer Sill down. Gin n tone of indip
nant command. Witness sis dawn ON
Ger scowls u, him as il he would snap his
head ~
shall not follow the learned gentleman
iufther. only appeal TO every witness ,l,s,
has ever been brought into u court of Jus
ice, whether he has not iound il often the
most difficult place 10 tell the truth in and
whether, when the truth was al length told
there ever were 81 many attempts made TO
myslIiy IL! Whether so much of " ha, eve.
ny one present knew IN his heart TO he the
truth, could an, where else be so deliberately
rejected, and whether, when this poor Lela>
bored, nulilated, unhappy truth. so much
demanded. was AT length produced, il did not
have such an aspect, sn disguised, tina, its
own mother might not have known il.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-07-04

The No5ie Dog.-An affecting Incl
dent, says the Boston Traveller. occurred
at Lynn, on Saturday. A little girl
about two years of age. a child of Mr..
iogails, wandered away from its pa
rents in the afternoon, and on the most
diligent search, could not be found
during the evening. On Sunday morn
ing, the search was renewed by MANY
people in vain. An intelligent dog be,
longing TO the family, understanding
tina; something was wanting, sci off in
pursuit. In short time he returned
and endeavored, by significant signs, to
induce some one TO follow him but hu
Eian sagaci'y, in this instance, as in ma.
ny before, was inferior to canine Again
he went away, and again returned, and
by repeated winnings and sawuings, was
at length successful in making himself
understood. n person followed him, and
found the little sufferer in swamp.
where she was standing up to her arms
IN mud and weter. She must have re.
manned there during the whole or a
greater part of the night without sleep.