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dy to eddy did he beautifully guide his ba,&, I'm
I'll the Island was reached; II shout overpow-
erng Niagara's roar told the feeling Of thou
sands. But, see! as he springs to land he slips
aud fallsi His boat is torn from him No, he
yet clings to it but TO stem the current is i'm pos
sible,-onward it dishes and nears the brink of
the cataract-another moment and it pauses San
eddy has INTERVIEWED to save him. He is again
in the ekiff, and pulling for the Island, this
time he is successful effects landing, and waves
shout. But is he yet safe? Not yet. The most
difficult task is yet to he accomplished, again he
pushes Off with double freight in the fra boat
-inantnlly he struggles, resting in the eddies,
and now, with one great effort he gains the
shore.
The place where they landed is not more than
nifty yard sabove the Fall. The rapids com
mence three fourlhs of mile above the Is
land When it is recollected that this island
has never been landed on before; the fearful ra-
pidity OF the current; the danger of dashing so
slight boat TO atoms against the rocks; the alb
sence of any ties of kindred to the saved man
and the almost certain prospect of death in the
attempt no words can express th honor due
to such i'm act of berosm.
The boat containing the unfortunate carpen-
ter and his gallant preseryer, was hosted upon
the shoulders of men and carried in triumph
through the village, amid the shouts OF thou
sands who had been spectators of this thrilling
scene.
A subscription was taken up on the spot when
they landed, and the sum of two hundred dol.
lars was presented 10 the hero of Niagara, who
| am proud to say is an American.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-08-13

ENIGMA. am word composed of "a letters ;
my "a IL % 81 is a certain part of ship my
1872 1s % ZOE 30 3 is "A highly talented man !;
my ii $ 10 20 % is an heroic poem my 10 II
. ~ 20 Fl 2 is an officer Of rank my 4 % II
8 20 is what sailors labor to shun in a storm
my % ii 16 81 90 is instrument used in Scot.
land for fishing my % 10 IA is disease my
20 is what every ship carries my 10 l8 10
~ musical instrument my II % 8 is n
very popular beverage my 10 l3 II is a papal
dignitary my 922 ID II 8 4 IL is an animal thar
creeps upon many feet my % d ii 81 II s 20
~ is celebrated actress; my lG IL II 5 is
opera dance my II % 8 is prophet my
% 90 Is III is certain kind Of cloth my 5
"a % is an armed force my 90 s 5 is a very
brave man; my II Ia % is ship OF Wer in the
u. States Navy; my "a II % 81 is an animal
without legs my s 3 4 L. is Il deck of line of
battle ship my II II is amphiblous ami
nal my Ii 6 II 5 30 is coin of many coun.
tries my 2 9 Ia % II IL well known weed
my 10 % an emblem of peace my 10 8 10
IS % II is the swine my "a 25 IL 6 II 8
l6 81, 10 is what your grandfather wore and my
whole is new organ or bump lately discovered in
the science of PbrenoIogy and said to be fully de-
veoped to great extent in certain class more
than any other ii. F.P.
ST Johnsbury, June "a 1889.
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WooL. The grea, staple article of our fertile
mountain State, we are happy 10 learn, contin-
TO be taken off the hands of the growers at
about ffly cents per pound. No doubt but the
farmers would lie pleased TO obtain n higher
price; and doubles some of them may, for supe
rior lots; at least, we hope they may, but we
could not advise them 10 hold on too long in
these unsettled times Should this years clip,
however, all go off this season, it wall be an
efIectunl remedy for hard times with the prom
sing,harvest prospec, before us) Vermont this
year.
The proceeds of wool in this state, if all sold
at an average OF fifty cents per pound will not
vary much from, fifteen hundred thousand dollars .
Add TO this the probable income from the sale
of sheep, beef, pork. butter, cheese, &c. one
million and half more, making THREE MILL
IONS; and we are sure no foreign panic created
by the loco focos or'any other faction, can effec,
Vermont very much. With her industry good
habits, and Wing principles, she cannot bur be
quite happy-wihout any Of the 'spoils of tue
4th nstalment!- Rutland Herald.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-08-13

Important, from China.-By the arrival at New
York of the ship Omega, Captain Hilbert, from
Canton, whence she sailed on the twenty fifth
March, we have important intelligence that the
ports of China have been peremptorly closed,
for an indefinite period, against all foreigners g.
foreign trade, on account ofthe iniquitous and
corrupting traffic in Opium which the merchants
persisted in secretly abcttng against the positive
and repeated orders Of the Government, bnt
which the latter has fully determined in entor-
cling at every cost and hazard. To this end and
Imperial Commissioner, Lam, has been sen,
from Pekin Ivy the Emperor. clothed with full
powers as Viceroy Of Hoo Kwang, to take the
most energetic steps for the suppression OF the
baneful traffic in drug which is impoverishing
the country, debasing the morals, and destroy
ing the health and physical energies OF the Chi
these. His Proclamation was issued on the 18th
OF March and would fill nearly column of our
paper, narratin the mischieis and crimnaly
OF the opium trade and the hypocrisy of the
merchants, Chi nese and foreign, in secretly fos
tcring it, with plainness, pomposity and ORR
entail quantness, at once forcible aud amusing.
1t seems that at first the merchants considered
this one of the periodical tempesls of the Gov
eminent on this subject, which would soon blow
overr; but they were quickly convinced OF their
mistake by the appearance, on the 22d, ofa man
date, stopping entirely the foreign trade md
forbidding any foreigner to leave Canton. The
Omega barely got away with much difficulty.
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The crops of sugar in Louisiana, is said, will be
very abundant this year. That state supplies one
half the amount consumed in the United States,
APumpkln weighing nineteen and half pounds
and measuring .43 inches in circumference, was
left the Office Of the editor of the ~ II. EapIe
last week.
The Legislature of Maryland at its last session
divorced hiry-mine unhappy pairs who were
bound in the meshes OF hymen.
The Buffalo Journal calls Swartwout "the Ac.
hiiles of ieg-treasurers." The comparison is not
just The heel of Achilles, from being vulnerable
proved the death Of him, but the heels of Swart
woot and all other leg-reasurers their only
salvation
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-08-13

1--WE copy the following notice of Mr. CLAWS
reception at Burlington, from the Free Press -
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-19

become paralyzed by this instrnmen! Of death
greatness with ittleness--splendor with power
ty-yirtue and vice are thus mingled and col
lccted together in Notwithstanding grave
That awful solemn day is not far distant when
those counlenances flushed with health and
those bodies fresh with vigor OF youth, will be
brought TO the lonely graveyard, pale and
speechless, wrapped in the winding sheet ana
shroud, to people this already densely lnhabi-
ted spot. But thanks to heaven there are rays
of inexpressb BILE brightness and glory that cl''s-
ter around the grave; and, although the body
mouders to dust and sees corruption, yet ;he
day ofits redemption from the glo omy grave
draweth near; the judgment trump shall sum-
mon the quick and the dea'l-the paleness OF
their mortality shall give place TO eternal bloom;
and life and ineffible glory shall he impaired to
them, from the first gentle bree2es and delightful
cd ors Of the world OF glory.
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STATE OF VERMONT,


IN Probate Court holden at GuildhaIl on the Odd
day Of January, A. ID. 1899
TOfIN NJ. DARLING, Administrator on the
- Estate Of CALEMAN KNIGHT, late OF Con-
cord in said District, deceased, presents his admin
israon account for settement-WhereuP 1t is
ordered, that the same be referred TO tbs 9lh day
of March next, at the Probate Office in said Guild.
hall for examination and allowance, and that all
concerned be notified hereof by the publication OF
this order in "The CaIedonan' printed at St.
Johnsbury, in the County of Caledonia, three weeks
successfully, as soon may be, that they may
appear at said time and place, If they see cause,
and object thereto. -
VIM HAYWOOD, JR. Register.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-19
MORAL ~ RELIGIOUS.
From, Zion's Watchman.
DE AT IL.

Time, with the rapidity Of an angels flight, 10
hurrying on through our brief ana irail eSis-
tence. Mortality is emblazoned as with letters OF
fire, upon all things terrestrial. Heaven and EARTH
An all things therein, join the universal shou',
man is MORTAL What is there on earh's vast
domain which does not bear its solemn attes-
ration to this truth? Death, the king CT terrors,
is constantly pursuing us, and ceases not TO riot
upon the fairest and loveliest beings who grace
the earth; he is our nearestneigh bour; he is above
US, beneath us, around us, and the very atmos-
phere that we inhale is infested with his dread
full contagion. Death is near us when in the
vigor Of youth, as well as in old age, in health
and prosperity i, as in sickness and adversely.
There are none who are able 10 elude his grasp
The curse of the fall hath left no refuge for
poor mortals there is breathing place for those
who are fleeing from death; no place where they
can find moments rest from the ruthless
destroyer; he enters every place without regard
TO its sanctty, and tho occupants suddenly fall
victims, no class however great or renowned
have escape Death will soon bind all with his
cold icy chain; all that now smile and feel happy
in the enjoyment of pleasure will SOON lie beneath
the unconscious clod. All classes will soon bs
Go, look and read your destiny in yonder grave
yard-there, lay side by side, in promiscu
Gus sleep, the monarch power and spiendor, g.
of the humbIest sservant who trembled at his
word-the man whose genius lowered to heav-
en-. who counted the stars and measured the
orbits of the planets and he whose thoughts
scarcely survived their bir;h--the aged pressed
down TO the grave, with the world of cares and
sorrows, and the lovely emblem of innocence
& purity, just peeping forth upon the theatre OF
life-the orator whose unrivalled eloquence has
electrified the nation, and the dffident Summer
ing son Of obscuri,y-the rich who were cloth
ed in nnen, and who Jared sumptuousiy-
the poor md afflicted, who were clothed with
rags and fed with crumbs-the base liberne of
lust and treacherous promise, and the unfortu-
nate and broken hearted one he left hereaved
1.-The dealer in "liquid damnation," and he
whose body has been bloated, whose mind has
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-19

OR UNIVERSAL MEDICINE OF THE
NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH.
Established at Washington, ID. G. jan 8. 1888.
ADDRESS TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
Fellow Citizens:--At a time like the present,
when our country is literally flooded with nostrums
brought from foreign climes, you may perhaps
think it an act of ,emerty in us 10 offer as can
dida,e for your favor and patronage, Medicine
which is strictly AMERICAN Common sense
however, teaches us, that those heibs which spring
spontaneously from our native soil, must be better
adapted to our constitutions than t0reign medicines
however useful the latter may have been in the
countries to which they belong, The climate ofthc
United States stands unrivalled for the production
OF medicinal plants, and a very little Investigation
will suffice to convince the most skeptical that
oaon country is able 10 supply all our wants, indie
pendent of foreign assistance.
Deeply impressed with the Importance of the a.
hove mentioned facts ven ture to recommend the
INDIAN PURGATlVE to the patronage Of our
fellow citizens in every section of the Union, a
natural remedy, applicable to our constitutions, and
competent to cure every durable disease.
In bringing a medicine before the public FOR the
first time it IS generally thought necessary to i'm.
press the people with idea of the difficulties en-
countered in its discovery, or the antiquity of It's
origin thus one tells us that his medicine is 4" a
newly discovered chemical compound the result oil
many years intense study and scientific research;
and another ascrbes the honor to somebody s
Grandfather &c. Now, the of medi.
cine must depend on ITS own intrinsic merits, and
not on the time or manner in which it was discov.
cred we cannot see the of classifying, for the
purpose of Investing its org gin with fictitious anti,
| ouitv Such auxillares are not needed the
present occasion, a single dose ofthe Indian Pur.
gative will suffice to convince every invalid (and
to such only look for impartial verdict) that
it's curatiue effects intellectually superior to those
] of ana other medicine now in use. Proud of this
superiority, fictitious aid, but give 1t tc
the world for what it is, SIMPLY A compound Of
FOUR SIMPLE HERBS, used for the cure Of dis
ease. bv THE COPPER COLORED WARRIORS
OF THE WEST. One of the herbs is an expecto
rant one sudoriic, diuretic, and IL cath
tic The proper combination of the above forms
medicine, of such EFFICACY and POWER as
has been hitherto unknown in the art of healing
Its mode of curing is first to neutralize all putreac
tive matter in tho body second to cause the ex
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-19

SwEARING.-Of all the crimes that ever dis
graced society," that of swearing admits of the
least palitation. Nothing can be offered to JUS
tify an impious oath; and yet it is a most com
mon thing. Visit what class Of people you mry,
from the votaries Of the midnight Stew 10 the
most elevated walk in life, you hear impreca-
tons that would astound the ear of u stole, and
wound the feelings of least rejecting mind. No
possible benefit can he derived from profanity;
nothing but the pervorseness of human nature
would ever have suggested such thing ms this
crime, yet such is its prevalence that by many
it is mistaken for fashionable requirement, and
indicative of energy and decision of character.
Fatal delusion. Reflect young man! Has not
the same imposing mandate which says "Thou
shalt not kill said in terms as strong, "Thou
shalt not take the name ofthe Lord thy God i'll
yain?" Pause then before you suffer that dire
oath again 10 polute your lips, or before 700
have uttered the imprecotions, an avenging God
may call you to complete the sentence another
world.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-19

.qnecdote-ofa Quaker Marriage. After me
ceremony was over, the Curate demanded Go"
as his due. slow dost thou prove from scrip
ture," said the Quaker, SHAT thou oughtest TO
have from me such a share ofearlhy mamInon|
why replied the Corate the person You have
just been married to, is IA woman of good char
acter; and Solomon in his proverbs observes
that viruous woman is crowh 10 her hus'
band.' Tho Quaker paid the money.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-19

As u canal boat was passing under bridge,
the captain gave the usual warning, Look OUT
when a little Frenchman, who was in the cabin,
obeyea the order by popping his head out of the
window, which received a severe hump ny com
inc in contact with pillar of the bridge. He
drew it back in great pet and exclaimed
Desc Americans say look out when dey means
look in, q my head
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NHatchAess Samative.

gTNHE sick are all taking GOELICK'S MATCH
Il LESS SANATIVE, which is astonishing the
world with its mighty victorieso fearful Diseases.
For sale by EPHRAIM LOW
Groton, VT. 3T-f
The above is also for sale by A BURLINGTON
Burke
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POEGTR ".

The source Of the following selection we know
for simplicity, feeling. and moral effect W.
ply meet with its equal:
ANGELS UNAWAhES'
A poor way -tairing man OF grief
Hath often crossed me on my way,
Who 81 cd so humby for relief,
That could never answer nay
| had not power TO ask his name;
Wbitber he went, or whence he came
Yet there was something IN has eye
That won my love, knew not why,
Once when my scanly meal was spread,
He entered mot n word he spake;
Just u erishing for want of bread;
l gave him all, he bIest it, brake
And ate, but give me part again
Mine was an Angels portion them
And while fed with eager haste,
The crust was mama to my taste.
l spied him where fountain burst,
Clear from the rock his strength was gone
The heedI less water Knocked his thirst;
He heard it, saw it hurrying on
ran and raised the sufferer up,
Thrice from the stream he drained my cup,
Dipt, and returned 1t running o'erj
I drank and never thirsted more.
Twas night, the floods were out it blew
A winter hurricane aloof;
| heard his voice; abroad flew
To bid him welcome to my roof.
warmed, clothed, | cheered my guest,
Laid him on my own couch to rest,
Then made the earth my bed, and seemed
In Eden's garden while dreamed.
Stript, wounded, beaten nigh to death,
found him by the highway side;
I reused his pulse, brought back his breath,
Revived his spirit and supplied
Wine, oil, refresllment he was healed;
| had myselfa wound concealed,
But from that hour forgot the smart,
And peace bound up my broken heart,
In prison saw him next condemned
To meet traitors doom at morn,
The tide OF lying tongues stemmed,
And honored him midst shame and scorn.
NV friendships utmost zeal to try,
He asked-il for him would die;
The flesh was weak, my blood ran chill,
But the free spirit cried, VI Will
Then in moment to my view.
The stranger started from disguise
The tokens in his hands / knew;
NV SAVIOUR stood before mine eyes;
He spake, and my poor name he named;
"Of me thou hast not been ashamed;
These deeds shall thy memorial be;
Fear not, thou didst them unto me-
The steps which lead mankind to heaven,
In number are exactly seven;
While we have HOPE we rise up four,
And FAITH will lead us one step more;
But to attain our journeys end
True CHARITY must stand our fnend.
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VD THE PUBLIC.

yE1HE Subscriber, late of Plymouth, N. II. would
l. respectfully inform the inhabitants OF Dan
vile and its vicinity that he has rented the rooms
lately occupied by e. B. CHANDLER, Esq. over Da
ma d McMillan's Store, where he intends carrying
on the
Tailoring Business
in all its branches
GF@.4H garments made by me warranted to fit.
N b. Cutting done short notice.
JOHN Fl. WESTROPP.
Danville, May 81, 1888 24-,f
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The steps which lead mankind to heaven
In number are exactly seven;
While we have HOPE we rise up four,
And FAITH will lead us one step more;
But to attain our journeys end
True CHARITY must stand our fliend.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-02-19
THE .4rt of Healing had its origin IN The Doods
and the forest is still the best Medical School,"
The INDIAN Purgatiyc Pills;

OR UNIVERSAL MEDICINE OF THE
NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGE OF II EALTH
Established at Wushington ID. G. jan 8. 1888.
Morning herald., 1839-09-26

Cleared.
Emma Cole Baltimore; Brilliant, Fowler, Washington, ~
c: st Thomas Adams ana Canova, Cobb Ezabet City,
NC, Elizabeth Power Phad; Laboriesx, (Fr) Landumer,
Bvrdeaux David Cex Gov Richmond, Greeian Cha2e Bos
ton; Sir Isaac Newton, (Ham Wendt, Hamburg Mall Lo.
rng Boston, Pequot, Lowell do; Turk, Edrge, Portsmouth,
NH Aibien Bennett St Johns, NIB; John Odlin Hano-
yer, Cadiz and Malaga.
Packet ship Iowa. P,l I'm Havre 10Th Aug, mdz to Boil
Shin Josephine Prndle from Liverpool nth Aug, mdz.
Bell Co-sO passyrs lsth Sable Island bearing 80 miles,
Montague Point ship with loss Of fore and main mast
heading for Newport lsh spoke brig Franklin from Halifax
ship Mantle Doy Canton 40 days. teas and silk.
Bark Lucr,a Lewis 54 days from Antwerp, with nda to
Prussan bark Charlotte Caroline Ho,rom &c days I'm Am
sterdam, mdz to order
Bag William McNair, of Bost.n 10 days I'm Turks leland,
schr splendid Patterson. days from Boston, mdz to
schr Wave. Smith, days I'm oerocole NC naval tores to
schr Example Va. Name days from Suffolk, shingles. to
captain.
Two ships two brgs
The shercan for Liverpool has been detained She sails
to-day at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
There were in the port New Orleans the Goth instant
Ave ships, two barks and fourteen hrigs
Oole OF NYorx from Philadelphia for Marseiiles or Bor'
deaux, Sept g, lat ~, len SO.
UnYeA states Psrss.
BosroS Sept 13arr Olive Branch, Means, kingston NY;
Benj Franklin, White, do.
saLEm Sept 22-sd Argon, Howes, NYork Warsaw, God.
N5wsuRvrosr Sept al--arr Venus Norton, NYork
PORTLAND, Sept ai-ar Helen Mar, Smith Camden for
Dillingham; do; Little Mary, Hall, do.
EAsIpoRT Ser ll-arr siroc, Osborne. NYork 10TH Hen
NEW BrproRI Sept a3-arr corneia, Rieketson, from
NANTUCKET, Sept is--arr Henry Astor Pnkham, from
Morning herald., 1839-09-26

| - DIED. C ~ i. ~
On wednesday morning. 9eth ast after an nues
sg asss In the e4th year her age, M Abigail w'sow o.


Wednesday morning, 3eth ias, after an noes
sg !'nsss in the eAth her age, Mn Abigail wsow
Dsaiel Hush. 80 III -
The friends and acquantance Of the family
invited TO attend her funeral Friday the 9Th inst nA
past o'clock from her late residence, 7 Warrington see
without further invitation. Her remains will be taken 70
Cornwall, Orange co., for inte ment. -.
On Wednesday afternoon, 25th inst Richard u Smsnssn'
IN the 3Sh year Of his age. AZ
The friends Of the family aud Of his brother sss ana 'ns
members Of Concord Lodge of which meinber and
the Masonic in general invited to at
tend his funeral this afterno o'clock from s ase resi-
denee, No. I0l Laurens street. Spring without further
invitation.
IN Calcutta, Of cholera the 10Th May last capt sasc
Smith OF Charlesown Mass and master OF ship Henry Ew-
bank OF Boston, aged announcing the decease Of this
emabe and amened gentleman are again adinoashed OF
the uncrtant, Of this aeetng existence Capt was most
skuli and experienced and beeved and
all who knew him He entered upon the duties Of seafarig
life 1890 and continued until his deat with unbroken cessa
on by tbs sudden bereavement an accomplished and de-
voted wife aged and fond mother, aeconae brothers and
sisters circle of relatives and friends de-
pved Of s meeting this world the beloved object OF this
notice. but in Heaven may meet again to
be separated.
Morning herald., 1839-09-26
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the Ladies' the Merchant the young OF business
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Tgs GENTLEMEN taught style Bold Free and Mer.
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- Merchants and Strangers visiting New York.
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