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The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-06-20

GENUINE ELoauENcE.--L eitch, in
his aTravels in Ireland,n says:-In
my morning rarnbles, a man sitting
on the ground, leaning his back against
the wall, attracted my attention by a
look Of squalor in his appearance,
which had rarely before observed,
even in Ireland. His clothes were
ragged to indecencya very com
mon circumstance, however, with She
maIes---and his face was pale and
sickly. He did not address me, and
| passed by; but having gone a few
PAGES, my heart smote me, and turn.
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begging am" was the reply. "You
did not utter word enc! is il
joking you are with ME, sir? Look
theren' holding up the tattered rem
nant Of what had once been a coat;
"lDo you see how the skin is speak
ing through my trousers, and the
bones through my skin? Look at nv
sunken cheeks, and the famine that's
staring in my eyes! Man alive! isn't
it begging | am with a hundred
tongues?'
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-06-20

a terrible scene occurred at Wool
Wich, Eng. the inRiction of sentence
upon a soldier who had been con
demned to receive $50 lashes. a re-
cruit had his feelings SO narrowed by
the scene that he went mad, shrek
ing dreadfulIy in his frenzy, and com
hitting furious acts Of violence, SO
that it was with difficulty he was Sc
cured and taken to the hospital.
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-06-20

ADMIRAL BAUDIN AND HIS FLEET
AT the latest dates from Galveston,
Admiral Baudin, with his fleet, were
lat that port, where they met with a
reception corresponding with the high
regard entertained for the commands
/ ing officer. The qualities both of
heart and head which Admiral B. has
displayed during his visit to this hem
Iisphere, and especially at Vera Cruz,
lin his diplomatic negotiations with
1.-THE Mexicans, who had few claims to
Ibis courtesy, and his conduct toward
them after he had effected the late
treaty, has established for him.
throughout the western world, con-
|sideration, respect, we may say admir-
ration, unsurpassed by the estimation
q & which any living foreign comman-
der is held, and which has added vast
" to the general estimation of the
French navy.
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-06-20

A RHODE ISLAND MArRoN.-The
pension act Of 1886, makes provision
for the payment Of pensions to the
widows Of those who served in the
war of the revolution. Among 9th
ers is an aged lady, of Coventry. R.
/. a brief sketch of whom will be found
below.
Mrs. Dorcas Matterson, Of Coven-
try, aged 81, born Dec. 2, 1747, was
married March /, l770, and is now
the widow Of Daniel Matterson Of
Coventry, deceased, who was i sol
der of the Revolution. Dorca is the
youngest of 81 children-her mother
had 81 children in 25 years and lived
to the age Of "a. Dorcas has now
7 Is grand children and great grand
children and she now enjoys { good
heal tn, and is capable of doing a 8 good
days work. :
The following is the conclusion Of
her declaration which she has recent
~ made to obtain a pension under the
act OF Congress Of July 4, 1856, which
we have been permitted to take.
ssShe cannot specify her said hus-
bands services after. such d. great
length Of time; but she well ref 1
bers he went into The service in all
seasons of the wear. and she svUas fro
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-06-20

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The Book OF MORMON readers
noticed in the Banner and Pioneer. not
long since, an article giving an accoun,
OF the author and origin of the Book 81
Mormon. There is an error in that state
ment which should be corrected. other
wise the Mormons will take occasion to
condemn and deny the whole statement.
Sidney Rigdon had no hand in copying
that book. He was not a Mormon when
that was printed, but joined them, with a
portion of his congregation, afterwards
Rigdon was first { Baptist preacher: then
adopted the peculiarities of Alexander
Campbell; was re-baptized to get his sins
pardoned; and subsequently, became a
Mormon; was baptized the third time into
that faith.
y Oliver Cowdrey was Joe Smiths aInan-
uensis, and did his copying. 4. is evi-
dent and that we published in 1888, and
again in 1885 that Solomon Spauldine
wrote the main portion of the Book Of
Mormon as a wild, historical romance:
but portions of that book were written by
/ Cowdrey, or some of Joe Smith S cronies.
When we can command a little more lei
sure we intend to give more particular
sketch of this singular and extraordinary
deluslon. We have the means to furnish
a correct exposition III 1a29 ,,,a ,r.,so -. J,
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

LIBEL Sur. A suit against the Editor of the N.
H. Patriot for a libel has been commenced by LEW
is DOWNING, Esq. Of Concord. AT the last election
in NJ H. Col Barton, the Editor of the Patriot was
accused ofvotng twice for tho same ticket by Mr.
Parker an honest and worthy citizen of Concord.
Col thereupon caused suit for libel to be brought
AGAINST Parker. A trial was had, and Parker sus-
tanned his charge by the unequivoea testimony of
four or five men of unmpeacbahle characters,
among whom was Mr. Downing. Since the trial
Barton has often accused Downing false swear
ing in the case, upon which accusation the present
action is based. The character OF Mr. Downing,
where il is known, is sufficient guaranty OF the
truth of his testimony against Barton y areiu'ation
of Barton's charge of perjury, without the ample
accompanying testimony of three or four other re-
spectable citizens. The leaders of the Van Buren,
party in N. III. among whom is the Patriot Editor
have heretofore been suspected of frauds and dorb
Ie voting; but last year they were SO anxious TO
save the State that double voting was openly re-
sorted to as a means. But why should we complain
of the Locos of N. II. when they practice only up
on the system made ofby the Office Holders
in nearly every State in the Union to sustain their
corruptions and hide their robberes OF the peoples
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

NTThe following article, from the NeW York
Transcript, will give the reader some idea of the
manner by which England is emptyng her poor
houses upon us, to increase our taxes, and rob us
of money which should come from the pockets of
her own subects--her own indolent aristocracy,--
Nor is this all. Beside squalid poverty, they
bring with them diseases both moral and physical
enough of which are indeed generated among our
own citizens without foreign aid. More rigid laws
should be adopted TO prohibit the importation of
such persons described below
INrRopUoTIoN OF FoREIGN PAUPERs.-A few
dovs since the British bark Cbieftan, Capt. John
Conner arrived at this port from Liverpool, having
on board sixty steerage passengers who were un-
der the care and charge of a man named Samuel
Johnson, and who with the Captain, neglected TO
report the passengers within four days, in conform
ity with our municipal regulations. The fact com
ing to the knowledge of our worthy Mayor, and
the Aims House commissioners, they, on due
investigation of the matter, soon asceTtaned that
at least of the passengers, were PauPeTs from
the poor house Of Edinburgh, Scotland-two OF
them idiots, and all of them unable TO earn a Nv
ing. They had been taken under the care OF John
son a sort of DO or. house agent from the poor
house in Edinburgh, 10 Glasgow, thence sent to
Liverpool, and shipped hither to be supported by
us They were accordingly thrown upon the Aims
House and there Temporarily provided ior-two OF
them laboring under scrufula, and all OF them az
miserable of beings as can well be conceived
oE-havlng been tenants OF the poor house in Ed
inburgh, from - years and under. The Mayor
and Commissioners then had Johnson and Capt
Conner brought fore them, and examined thor
oughy touching their violation "f our laws.
The result of this Investigation was, that John
son was Yesterday held to bail, TO pay fine of
$50 head for bringing IN ten pauper passengers,
and throwing them upon our charities for support,
and Capt Conner held to bail in $4,000 for the
payment of $75 head for freghting hither the
ten Fpauper passengers, and failing to report them
within four day 9 after their arrival. The obliga-
tons of these bonds are, that the parties mourning
,l,o
state or indemnify the city foi all the expense of
their maintenance while they live. The fines are,
however, peremptory. 1t rs supposed these men
will take these paupers back to Europe. II was
ascerained that Johnson, the agent of the Edn-
burgh poor house, intended to bring out hither 90
more paupers in the spring. He pretended that he
abor-when it palpable fact that they could
not work at all
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

New IIAMPsHIRE. ia about six weeks the an
nuai election comes on in this State. Gen. JAMES
WILLsoa, OF Keene, is in nomination by the w hugs
FOR Goycrnor;-a man OF commanding talents, an
eloquent debater, strait forward, honest politician
aud man truly democratic in his principles, and
who would do honor any station in the gift OF his
fellow citizens. His opponent is the Hon. JOHN
PAGE, of Haverhi. Mr. Page has been member
ofthe Council and of the House Of Representatives,
and appears more at home about his farm than in
public life. lie is reputod TO be quite good farmer
He was also elected two or three years since to
serve out the unex pired term of Gov. Hill, in the
U. S Senate, Of about three weeks.
Both parties nearly organized, we infer hom
their papers, and much zeal is manifested by each,
and Of course, each is confident of success. 1t Is
not unlikely that the Wings may increase their
strength in the House and Senate beyond last year,
and perhaps elect majority of the former. The
majority against them last year the Gubernato-
rial ticket was betwe en- three and four thousand.
Al the last session of the n, II. Legislature,
law was enacted regulating the right of suffrage,
according to which person must reside six months
in the State and three months proceeding the
election in the town enttle him to the privilege
Of voting. 1t is conjectured that this restriction
will cut short the aggregate vote of the Stale, and
tend to reduce the loco foco majority, inasmuch as
they were accused OF importing voters from neigh
boring States at the last trial.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22
WAR BETWEEN FRANCE AND MEXICO.

The capitulation entered into between the French
Admiral and the Commandant at fort San Juan de
Uloa, after its ate5capture, has been rejected by
the Mexican Government, and war has been de-
cared by the latter against France. Another bat
tie has been fought, and the French took posses
sion of Vera Cruz after defeating 5000 Mexicans,
taking their General prisoner, and wounding Gen.
Santa Anna badly that the amputation OF leg
became necessary
1t is now more than probable that these two ma
tons will forthwith be involved in general war
Late ad vices from France state that warlike pre-
paraons making by that Government, and that
an army of 10000 men to be raised, and to
be Increased to goo if necessary. In the mean
time letters of marque and reprisal will be issued
by Mexico against the French, when the broad sea
will be covered with privateers Of all nations, I'M
der the Mexican flag, seeking the property of the
people Of France Doubtless many American YES
sells manned by our citizens will embark in the
enterprise of plumber and robbery.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

HARRIsBURGH AFFAIRS. Occasionally we have
noticed locofoco paper which is disposed to throw
dust in the eyes of its readers in relation to tho
mob at Harrisburgh, by gross msrepresentations.-
This is done to cover the niquious designs of their
party IN hiring Philadel pha oafers TO assemble to
ove,awe by brute force the Wing Representative
We regre, they succeeded to the extent they did.
Their success this time will encourage them to
make holder demands another time when law in
tervenes to prevent the accomplishment of their
designs. The Wings simply desired to organize
the Legislature according to law, and settle the
right of certain contested seats by the trbu
nal Their opponents, fearing tina: this course
would weaken their party, sought to their
points contrary to law through the influence of ter
ror. This was the real question at issue. But the
party, ashamed of their mob, attempt to give the
affair different coloring. The Wings may have
done wrong, and provided they did, mob was not
the power to put Ethem right. That there was a
mob, no one who does not desire willfuy to mis-
represent, will deny; and that it was of the Van B.
party, wholly and solely, is equally clear. 1t is
then not strange that they are ashamed and seek TO
deceive the public in relation thereto. An impor-
tant principle-that of deciding who were and who
were not entitled seats after an investigation by
committee-was surrendered by portion of the
Wings, through fear, if not impelled by other mo-
tivss.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

NJ Brown and Strange, the administration SEN
ators from North Carolina who lately instruct
ed to 90 against the Sub Treasury resign their
seats by the Legislature of the State, have written
letter to the Legislature pretending not to under
stand the import of the instructions, The Legis-
lature deemed the letter insulting that they re-
fused to give any explanation The trouble with
the Senators was they did not wish to understand
such Instructions though they profess to be advo-
cates OF the doctrine of obedience. 1t was not so
with Willie P. Mangum, Wing Senator from the
same State few years ago, who, upon being in
structed, resigned his seat which is now occupied
NV one of the above named recreant Senators.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22
ENLARGEMENT OF THE ERIE CANAL.

Extract from Ruggle's Report to the Legislature
OF New York, March 10, 1888.
''The Canal, when enlarged, will be greatly IN
creased in value and power, and in point OF mag
nitude will be one of the most important works,
not only of this country, but of the age. It's capG-
city ezceeding that Of The present Canal, at ieass
screen toid-beng feet deep and 20 feet wide,
with double locks Of enlarged dimensions, through
out the whole 1t aoiH furnish the means Of
conoenient transit for less than 10 100000 tons
annually. The supply of water will be abundant
aud unialing and the enlarged size of the boats
by which it will be navgated aciH reduce the cost
of transportation nearly one hnlf
q Important financial consequences are involved
in its speedy p rosecuton. BY proper efforts, the
enlargement may be completed and made ayaia-
BILE ,cithin foe gears. AT the expiration of that
time, the interest at per cent. compounded half
yearly on the cost of the work estimating 1T at
fifteen mons) will amount to about $2,50o ,Ooo
whereas as if The completion shall be Delayed taoen,
TN gears the intervening interest alone will exceed
$4,000 900 -Sho,oing loss Of interest by proceed
ing at the present sluggish rate, Of at least 81 60o
600 "a sum which of itself would go far to extend
the benefit of internal improvement to every sec
ton of The State.
This and other arguments, in this very able Re-
port, carried conviction, and the Legislature OF
New York accordingly passed the Bill, for the en-
largement of the Erie Canal, on the Tth April,
1873.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

UJ-The Vergennes Vermonter states that memo
rails have been addressed to Gov. Jenison, praying
for the postponement of the execution of Bates re-
Gently convicted of a murder in Bennington Coun-
ty, until after the meeting Of the Legislature
The object continues the paper, is not to pre-
vent the infection of appropriate punishment, nor
cause unnecessary delay in the administration of
Justice; but to obtain a Communication of the sem
tence to imprisonment for life. The Vermonter
advocates the prayer of the petitioners with consd'
cradle zeal; urges reasons that there exists a
general conviction that the punishment of death
should be abolished; the difficulty Of finding men
to sit in judgment in capital cases on account of
conscientious scruples; the uncertainty of convic-
tons from the revolving nature Of the penalty, and
a consequent encouragement to others to commit
crime; and expresses the belief that the most GER
tain way to render life from violence, is for
the community to assert the principle that 1t can
only be taken by him who gave it, or shortened
by him who alone can protect it.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

NJIn some remarks we made last week respect
ing the ssreward and punishment" system OF Gen.
Jackson, and which is acted upon by the follower
in his nfootstepts," we slightly IN error as
regards the appointment of p. M at Ryesate 1t
WINS our impression that George Cowles, Esq. was
removed contrary the remonstrance of nearly
every person interested in the Office at that place
But it appears that the person holding the office
was about leaying town, when petition was cir
culated and signed by nearly every citizen OF the
place for his appointment, and forwarded to the
nonar,ment at Washington; and that instead of his
receiving the appointment, another individual,
poli,ica avorie of the Administration, did receive
it, without the petition of but very few, if any, of
the inhabitants of the town, and surely against the
wishes of nearly all. We we'll recollect the first
intimation we had of the change was the receipt of
a letter from that place, by mail, without post
,nurk The P. M. General had positive evidence
before him of the wishes of the people; yet in obe-
dience to foreign interference their desires were
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

We learn from Liverpool, says the Boston Atlas,
that Mr. Swartwout has given grand banquet to
his friends in that city, English and American, the
price of which SEVEN POUNDS STERLING PER
MAN equal to than thirty -one dollars per
ticket.
Seventeen thousand four bundled dollars is the
amount reported to have been subscribed by nd-
vlduas for the Hospital for the Insane, in N. FL. j;
hus securing the appropriation by the State made
en- condition that $15 900 be raised.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

thwarted Amy Administration, not destitute of
respect for democratica principles, would consult
the wishes of the people in its appointments; but
in this case there was exercise of ministerial au
thority on the part of the Post Office Department,
tyranncal, and palpably undemocratic; an act, we
CONFESS strictly in accordance with the usages and
leading features of the present ruling dynasty of
the country. The people have very little to do in
the management of the affairs of the nation.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22
229,711,O6e


Symptoms of Disafection. In the House, the
other day, while the subject of the committee OF
investigation was under discussion, Mr. Pickens
said he should vote for the committee, and for
choosing it by ballot He believed there had been
gross neglect, if not downright corruption. Take
your COMMITTEES, said he, probe the whole matter
to the bottom. IL aciiI be found to sanct,o"
corruption, erist achere It may (sad hey belong
to neither party. At this tho Loco Focos seemed
to say, THIS looks rebeil.on- like. We suspect
this is but a '.prcmonitary symptom of future e.
Observation-Disclosures. .-......t. .' .,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

The following, exhibits statement of the
amount of lands uncuItvated and remaining to be
be disposed ofby the Government ofihe United
Staes .f
From a report recently presented to Congress in
re ation to the public lands, it appears that the
quantity of public lands within the territory OF the
United States, to which the Indian title has been
extinguished, is estimated at 755 millions OF acres,
of which $40 millions lie east, and 2lS millions
lie west of the Rocky Mountains The following
is statement of the quantity of Government
lands disposed of, and which will be subject to
the operation efany system OF graduation OF d's'fi'
button, tina. may be adopted, viz: --n-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

Governo, Ritner has purchased an excelieh'
farm in Cumberland County, to which he VIII re-
tire The farm now purchased by him, was IN MS
younger days, it is said, enriched by the swear :"
his brow. .t
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

ITSir John Colborne has been appointed Gov
ernor General Of Canada with all the powers in
vested in Lord Durham. The appointment has
been confirmed at a Cabinet Council.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-01-22

Monday, Jan. Ia.
SENATE. The Hon Daniel Webster appeared
today and took his seat.
NORTH CAROLINA REsoLCTIoNs.
Mr. Brown of North Carolina, presented sundry
joint resolutions of the Legislature of North Caro-
lima, against the ub-Treasury, the expunging act,
and the graduation land bill.
Mr. Young presented petition against the mode
employ ed by the Polish grantees of locating their
lands under their grant.
Mr. Clay of Alabama, reported a bill for dscon-
tinuing the surveyor generals office in some cases
and the office of solicitor of the land office.
GRADUATION BILL.
This bill was taken up, and MIR Webster spoke
in favor of the posponement of the measure,
The motion of MIR Rives to postpone, indefinitely
was lost % to o.
Mr. Morris offered a substitute for the bill, ceding
all the refused lands to the States wherein they lie,
and spoke at length the subject. After which
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE. MIR Harlan asked if it was the inten-
ton of the gentleman from New York, (Mr Cam
breleng) to abandon the resolutions for the ap-
pontment of select committee on the Swartwout
defalcation. II the House had any desire to 60 in
to the matter, there should be delay.
Mr. Cambreleng said it was the opponents Of the
administration who sed all the delay, by speak
ing. He had said but word two on it.
RESOLUTIONS.
The House was called for resolutions. A vast
number were presented.
Mr. Wise presented resolution, calling upon
the Secretary Of War for information in regard to
certain charges preferred by Mr. Hunter OF the
Navy against CommodorelElliot. The Commodore
lhe said Hunter. The resolution was adopted after
some objections. The resolution also calls tol
information in regard to Elliot's conduct In the
Mediterranean.