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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

The Hon. Thomas Kittera, formerly men,
Der of Congress from Philadelphia, and for
many years leading member of the bar, died on
Sunday the 10TH . 49,
The jury have rendered verdict of $500 against
the steamboat company at New Haven, for using
wheel and tiller ropes instead of chains and rods
as directed by law of Congress. Fs"p
On the 10th inst. the English steamboat John
Bull, was destroyed by fire, on the St Lawrence,
eight miles above Sorel, on her way to Montreal.
The Bangor Courier of June 18th says there
was ''beautiful white frost visible in that vicinity
that morning.
The Richmond Enquirer says that the President
left Washington on the Goth, in order to spend the
summer in his native State.
The wings Of Baltimore have held convention
and nominated John p. Kennedy and e. II. Pitts,
as their candidates for representatives in the next
Congress.
The New York papers mention that the cashier
of one of the Utica banks, on his passage TO N. Y.
in The steamboat Swallow was robbed, while asleep
of $500, O0O which he was bringing to the city.
The citizens of Concord, N. III. have voted to
appropriate the income of their portion of the
surplus revenue, for the term of twenty years. for
the Insane Asylum, on condition that the institu-
ton be located in that town. .,.s ~. -.+t .,s
| ton, Mass, with rural tea party, under shady
grove, with an address, music, and the merry dance
managed by eighty ladies. .tt a.. ..i....ia
! nTWe like to have a lot of idiers in our Office
| when we are in hurry-it learns us to be patient
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

THADDEus STEVENS Our reudors will SEQ in
another column oftoday's paper, something in re-
gard TO Mr. stevens being excluded from the House
of Representatives IN Pennsylvania, by the scan
dalous conduct of tho Loco Foco members and
they will also perceive that warrant for another
election in Adams County was issued. That cleo
lion occurred on Tuesday the 18th inst and result
ed in the triumphant return of Mr. Stevens to The
seat from which he had been unlawfuly exc luded.
The Village Record speaking of bis election says
'the majority is yet uncertain, our letters report it
at $50. This majority may be considered decided
triumph; considering the busy season of the year 81
the hercuean efforts of the opposition to defeat
him. The perpetraton of high handed act OF
tyranny Of those who feel power, but forget right,
has been properly rebuked by the insulted people
of Adams county. MIR Stevens will have one week
in the Legislature, and within that time, are
mistaken if the loco focos not made 10 feel the
force of his talents. The shameful abuses Of the
administration, demand bold and energetic denun-
citation and it will come from no one with more
force and propriety than from Mr. Stevens.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

The Vergennes Vermonter gives the following
interesting production, las speech inaice upon the
Van Buren, Convention OF Addison County, by one
"who has passed the baby hood Of oratory and ar
rived at the years of discretion" The speaker it
seems, was excited 10 u sense of duty by some
thing that was said or done by delegate of rhe
Wing Convention, holden the day previous
"Mr Chairman,-I do not expect to any
very big sensations'by anything that l can think
on, TO spread out before the view of this Conven-
ton, so that they hear it as vsib!y some
others can describe it.
But, sir, when see such sentiments laid down
as 'heard portrayed here yesterday, l do not
feel it my duiy refrain from keeping my seat
saw declarations proclaimed with high hand and
an onisireiched arm that was abhorrent to every
thing that obnoxious. Then it was Sir, that
resolved to arise in this Convention today and
rebuke the gentleman to his face, whether he was
here or not. And here am Sir, ready to hurl
back the deuge OF SANDER which he aimed at our
party and launch back the gauntlet of defiance into
his very teeth. Good God, Sir what do you think
O. that The gentleman said that the principles
OF his party were the principles OF the old Jetterso-
man democratic party of SO. why did not he
prove IT { Because il is no more true than water
can run up stream The gentleman says he
members The good old Democratic times of 90.-
What if he does. He knows that General Jackson
was IA much opposed 10 the United States Bank
then and in favor oil the rcmova al of the DeposItes
and the Specie Circular, toto cdefo Why, Sir,
was mt the old Federal party of 9S the Wing par
~ of 80, and wasn't the Democratic party OF '99
the Democratic party of '39l Why, Sir, tho gen
lleman can no more deny it than am Hoitentot.
Good God, what do you think o'that, democrats
Wasn't the old Federal patty in favor of the s'Aien
and Sediton Laws" and amt tho Wings in
iavor oi naturatzing foreigners andopposed TO the
Sub Treasury And what's the difference in the
odds between them !! There is no more difference
between them than Bank Bill is n humbug. The
Democratic party Sir, have immortazed their
name, tor few years at least. They have over
thrown and demolished ina ''"rasn eyed monster"
the United States Bank and nave scattered its gull
~ fragments to tho four quarters Of the armament.
Yes Sir and there it will stand forever, the imper
lshable monument of everlasting Whiggery to be
blown about by the raging pillows of The peoples
Indignation. Good God, Sir, what do you think
o'that' Our party, Sir, may well rejoice and take
courage at their present and past prospects" Here
ended the speech of the Post Master, and the Con-
vention dispersed
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25
THE CONTRAST.

President Van Buren, supports the following
doctrines in theory practice:
Enlarge the Executive power;
Establish Treasury Bank of the United States;
Destroy the independence of Congress-;
Employ federal officers in Elections;
Disregard Instructions Of State Legislatures;
Pretend, ay pretend, love for the people,;
Increase the expenses and patronage of the Gov
ernment; ~ r... .. =
The Government owes no duty to the people in
relat On 10 the currency and exchanges; .
The will of the President is the rule OF action for
Senators and Representatives;
The people ask too much of the Government;
Prescribe every independent Patriot and Repub-
iican;
Give the hand of friendship to the Jacobin Agra
rams and infidels;
Hold on to the Presidency until turned out.
Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and the Patriot
Presidents held the following doctrines:
Let there be no. enlargement of the Executive
power, and no union of the purse and sword;
Maintain the Independence of Congress-;
Let M federal officer interfere to influence State
elections;
= ne will Of the majority gives law. .-..s
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

A mechanic in Russia is said TO have succeeded
in making steam man. Doubtless it is of the
most interesting Inventions offered to the pub
lie, 1t is large colossal statue the feet of which
are placed upon wheels on a railroad, and Ms he
goes laundering over the course, the steam comes
putting out OF his nos,riIs in wonderful manner
1t is said that there are no less than round doz.
en- of journals published in the city of London,
devoted exclusively to Islander. A prolific theme
ii seems, for the pens and tongues OF many in our
| own country. E
! Letters from Virginia mention that tho wheat har
vest has partially commenced in the vicinity of
Richmond, and that the promises of an abundant
yield are on the eve of being realized
The steamer Lexington is ab out 10 be put on the
route between New York and Providence, in op-
position to other boats, at fifty cents a head for
passage.
The Collector of the Customs OF New York has
recovered over $4,000 from importer who had
entered his goods at price below tho real value,
for the purpose of defranding the revenue.
Hou John Forsyth, Secretary of State arrived in
Portland, Me- the 10th INST 1t SAID that his visit
there is on business connected with the North Eas.
tern Boundary.
Daniel Harry, the Indian who lately con.
victed of the murder of Ross, and sentenced to
death for the offence, in Rhode Island, has been
| recommended by the jury TO mercy,--and tho pop
ular branch Of the Legislature, by vote of 5l.to
! Is, have committed the sentence to imprisonment,
for life.
The Illinois people calculate sugnentn-
lion Of less than 5000 ,her population this
year.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25
FOR THE called OMAN.

The annual meeting of the Caledonia Conference
of Churches was held at Burke, on the 12,h and
18th of June, inst All the churches connected
with the Conference were represented except
Barnet. The session of conference was opened
with sermon by Rev C. Wright, Of Hardwick,
from Amos 3: 3.
The afternoon of the first day was occupied in
addresses and remarks highly interesting, by Rev,
Messrs. Scales, CIayes. Stone, Dea. Fairbanks, and
others, the present alarming dissertation OF the
Sabbath in land. In connection with these,
the following resolutions were adopted. -
l. Resoired, that this Conference regar1 with
alarm the general Dissertation Of the sabbath in our
land threatening the subversion of our religious
institutions, and provoking the righteous retrIbu
lion of Heaven
9 P.soin..' thatit be affectionately recommended
10 The Sshnrcbes composing this Conference to
inquire into the conduct IND practice OF 'hesr me
bers as it respects the observe-'0 % ;,b 10 rucs
and to adopt such means, conssten, WIN e,'e
OF the gospel, shall remove the sin D, '"'"
breaking fiom our churches.
5. RcsOlued, that in the judgement of fhis Con.
ference unnecessary absence from the worship Of
God house, and the practice of visiting on Gods
holy day ough, to be regarded and treated by our
churches violations Of the Sabbath.
d. Reso'ved, that it is the solemn conviction Of
this Conference, that it is the duty of every mem
beI of the Church, to unite with a Bible Glass or
doing, for the encouragement Of the children and
others, and direct and powerful means of pre-
venting the sin of Sabbath Dissertation.
1t was recommended to the ministers in the
County preach to their people, as soon as conve
nent on the sanctity OF the Sabbath, and its pres
ent alarming dissertation. ..9
The forenoon of the second day was mostly
occupied with the report on the state of religion in
the Churches comprising the Conference, together
with remarks OF several brethren on the same
The report shows the addition of2S to the Churches
by profession within the year; a few other hopeful
conversions. ssi. 10 sef. l.74aa. a..f ..
The following resolve adopted, viz In
view Of the report, which has been presented, OF
the state of religion in the Churches in connection
with this Conference,
ResolUed, That while we have occasion TO
mourn the low state of religion, and to lament thar
there have been no recent general revivas in any
OF the Churches connected with this Conference
we have yet cause of devout thankfulness to inc
great Head of the Church, and of great encourage
ment to more earnest effort, and more believing
Prayer, in view of refreshing influences OF
indications, IN at least some of our Churches, VI
| yet greater good in prospect. -....sF r. ....
| The meeting closed on the afternoon OF the Seo'
| ond day, with the administration Of the Loru'
Supper: Rev. Messrs. Clayes and Davis, pres'a'pS
at the table. Sermon by Mr.. John II. Worcester
from Cor. 15 So.
h-u JOSIAH MORSE, Sec Of Con"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25
THE NEXT CONGRESS.

The House of Representatives is emphntically
The peoples branch Of the Government 1t is the
nearest them, and the first in whic their power
is felt when tyranny sits in the Presidential chair
or baracadcs itself behind six years term in the
Senate. The House also indicates the voice of the
people more correctly than any other branch OF the
Government; and it is peculiarly gratifying 10 the
patriot to behold the present prospects of what the
next lower branch of Congress is likely to be.
The following table exhibits the political charac'
ter of the members already elected to the next
Congress,-and also Of those in the late Congress-
" \ ,t,..
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

A BLuNDER -'The Loco Focos in New Hamp-
SHIRE says the Boston Atlas, 'have their ranks
a man who bears the name of Josiah Quincy, now
a member of the House of Representatives from
Rumney. Mr.. Quincy had received such assuran-
ces from his Loco Foco brethren as to warrant the
belief that he should be elected Speaker. Accord
ingly, before he left home, he wrote speech, ma.
king all proper acknowledgements for the honor he
antcipated-put it in his pocket and fastened to
Concord But the party did not nominate Mr.. @.
This trying scene, but the would be-speaker
bore it as we'll human nature would permit
Some days after his speech found upon the
sidewalk, he having dropped il from his pocket in
some of bis peralnbulations.' -.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25
o. The States yet to elect were represented in
Already elected
"a Whole mum. 2
Wing m ajority

Admitting were to lose l6 Wings making
difference of SO, in the States yet TO elect, still we
should have majority in the House. 1t is barely
possible that the wings may lose two in Mississippi
one in Alabama, in Tennessee, and one in
Kentucky, and gain one in Maryland which would
leave the majority 26. Yet in Tennessee and Ken
lucky, there is as good prospec, of gaining as of
losing member in either of the States.
There will be a contest for the seats of of the
Wing members from New Jersey (which will prob
ably result in new election but should the House
give the TO those who have not obtained the
certificates of election, the Wings would then have
majority Of I6, enough certainly for all purposes
where party lines are strictly drawn r.,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25
uTHE DEMOCRACY"

OF the V. Buren, party is embodied in the maxim,
that ga President OF the United States is the leader
of the party that elected him, rand that il ia not
principles which he avovvs, be right or wrong, as
he must be sustained or the party will be defeated"
A servile personal party is thus created, with this
dishonorabe ma KIM for its foundation. In little
more than half a century from the establishment Of
our nationel independence, the slavish doctrine of
passive obedience is preached, and listened TO with
appreciation doctrine detestabe 10 the ears Of
freemen, and utterly subversive Of all the princi.
pies of tile revolution. The worst symptom Of our
political disease is, that the most extravagant as
snmptions are attempted to bejustifed on E'princi
nile - The Constitution has been tortured, and
the history of the government perverted, to Justify
and even sanctify abuses Those who will not
surrender their opinions, denounced and pro-
scribed are sligmatized as foes 10 democracy
if they dare to entertain an opinion of their own,
or avow indie pc ndence Of sentiment democracy"
according to the new fang led definition, is passive
obedience 10 power.-Sa Salem Gazette.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

Fort Gibson, iourishing inland village, the seat
of justice in Claiborne County, Mississippi, with
population of about 1900 Inhabitants, was the
first inst osscene of dreadful confagration The
property destroyed is estimated at nearly million
dollars. The Jail, court house, bank and other
important buildings were consumed
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

We learn from the Lowell (Mass) Souvener that
Mr.. Nathan Smith, who has recently had his trial
in that city for the murder of his wife, and was
condemned 10 be hung, put an end TO his existence
the l1th inst. by hanging himself in his cell with
his handkerchief Tr"i -.-- ..t .a'l ..
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

" The Wings of Addison County mot in Con
venton at Middlebury, on the l1Ih inst. and nomi-
mated Vile Lawrence of Vergennes, Samuel Swift
of Middlebury, and Joseph Simonds OF Whiting,
for Senators TO the State Legislature. An unusually
large number of Delegates, we understand, was
present. -. u.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25
gsra V@sge1g GYMGo
TUESDAY JUNE IS, 1899.
STATE DEMOCRATIC WING CONVEN

AT Woodstock, on the 9th day of June next
will be held Convention of delegates TO select
from the people, suitable candidates Tor state Off
GERS, to be supported at the next election 1t is
hop sd that one more delegates from each town
in the state will be appointed at meetings OF all
who are in favor OF continued wise and prudent,
administration of our state government opposed
to the banelu measures OF the national adm inistra.
lion in favor of dispIocng it, and establishing in
its stead one that shall be responsible, economical
and republican making patriotism its guide the
best interests of the country its goal and the prin
ciples promulgated by Washington and Jefferson
its rule of faith and practice. Ii is desirable that
every town in the State should be represented, in
asmuch delegates may be appointed at the pro-
posed convention, TO represent the state in the ma
ton ii convention TO be held at Harrisburgh in De-
cember Dext, for the purpose of nominating can
didales for President and Vice President, who, if
elected, will regard the wishes, and not disregard
"the lamentations of the pe0ple."
AS Vermont has been, so let her continue to be
FAITHFUL
a WILLIAM UPHAM, s,,,.
p. WALTON, Csnsr,y
..- HARRY BRADLEY, , Com
. GEO. +. HODGES,
CHARLES PAINE, -. ...
CHARLES HOPKINS,
Montpelier, May Is, 1889.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

" The Committee appointed to examine into
the propriety of removing the County Buildings
from Danvile to some fit place on the Passumpsic,
are to meet on Friday July 5th at Stevens village,
Barnet, in order to commence their examinations g..
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

Expenses Of the General GOuernn,entJ for 1885,
According to the official report made by the Clerk
of the House o. Representatives, appropriations
were made during the late session of Congress to
to the amount of 1886, 1862 ,2427S tor the following
objects, viz: -.
Civil and diplomatic, 5000 ,osl 81
Army, Fortifcations and Military
Academy, I6,556,263 81
Navy, 5,l3O7Sl 65
Revolutionary and other pensioners, 2,499,02O Is
Current Expenses of the Indian de- .,f ..,.
par,ment, -~ l,775, oo7 %
Preventing and suppressing Indian
hostIi,ies, lsse,774 90
useful arts, 9,25e %
Private claims, 45, 065 81
$50 ,s62 242 70
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

Loco FocoIsM IN PENNsYLvANIA.-Durng the
riotoua proceeding at Harrisburg, las: winter,
ThaddeaS Stevens, member elect Of the House of
Representatives,, from the county of Adams, dis.
gasea Win .oe @ a Pe OF the dominant
ton. before taking the oath of office. Upon the
request of his constituents, he appeared at the
jDg OF the Legis lature, and requested to be
ouaif,d for admission to his seat. To punish MI
Stevens. who is prominent member of the Wing
party, me loco foco House haze refused to admit
hm, deciding that his temporary withdrawal was a
virtual resignation Of his seat, and have ordered
writs TO be issued for a new election! Mr. Stevens
appeals 10 his copsuents;-and, if they do not
not show, by an overwhelming majority in his fa-
yor, their detestation of the unprincipted act by
which he is excloed from his seat, they are not the
mon took them 10 he. Massarkusetts Earle
The Legislature of Pennsylvania has at last yot-
ed TO pay the militia summoned to Harrisburg by
Gov. Rjtner, TO queil the Van Buren, mob lest De-
neo,hey Vote Of the House az 10 al
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

Why are the mnons of power repeating
like SO many parrots the cry Of prescriptions? Who
have been prescribed, and who have been denied
the equal rights and privileges of freemena Let
facts speak upon this subject We refer our read
ers 10 statement of The removal from Office under
each administration since the constitution was n
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25

The Salem Register says, there were $3.50 pas
sengers over the Eastern Rail Road, for the week
ending June 8. -f'l 'i ls Fa. ,i.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-25


The Cincinnati Republican publishes letter
from John G. Anderson, late commander of the
steamer Winchester, which gives the following nc
count of the runlored defalcarons and absconding,
on the part Of a certain government officer in that
city We omit portions Of tho letter not necessary
to full understanding of the case here made
out: ..
The city of New Orleans is now the scene of
another Swartwout and Price affair. j. III. Holland
late M arsnal of the District Court Of tho United
States has absconded with all the public and priv
ate monies he could embezzle, and if IL detail
given of the prostitution of law, and abuse of Off
ciul power to extract money from the persons pur
posely got in his power by false suits, and other
resorts il would sicken 10 the heart to think of
such depravty. His partner and accomplish in
this affair, James W. Dreediove, late collector of
the port of N. Orleans, has resigned, supposed de-
faulter to large amount. lie has adopted sys-
tenn to assist in closing his account with the govern
ment, through man named George Cressey, ,pur-
posely retained about his office multitude OF
suits have been procured against STEAMBOATS,, in
which BreedIove is informant and Cressy witness );
and penalties have been enacted from the boats to
the amount of from $40 000to $50 900, for trfng
none plances with the late act of Congress, com
monty called the Steamboat Law; in all Of which
cases. will be observed, half goes Ito the infor
mant, the other 10 the government
If the next Congress will extend its inquiries Of
public abuse of ins,ice N Orleans, it will find
mass of liberated corruption equal, if not exceed
inc acv thing in N. Y. city-so far as the minis
tration Of pubic Justice is concerned under these
q <. officials, ...