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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15
EIegFsHatWve OF Vermont.


The members of tie Senate and House Of Rem
resentatives having met AT the State House at
Montpelier pursuant to the laws of the State, at
o'clock, A. VI. each body was called TO Order
and the following proceedings ensued
SENATE. At nine o'clock, y. NJ. his honor
the Lieutenant Governor, President Of the Senate
called the Senate 10 order.
On the call, by the Secretary, the Senators who
were ipresent, were duly sworn and TOOK their
seats.
On the nomination of the President, the follow,
ing Senators were appointed on me Canvassns
Committee Messrs. Hoyt, Chandler, Pterpoint
Tracy, Simonds. Cobb, Marsh, Curtis, Adams, Nc
MILAN, Hemenway, Holmes and Waterman.
On motion of MIR Lawrence, the Senate proceed
ed to the election of Secretaries the ballots result
ed in the election Of
NORMAN WILLIAMS, Secretary
VIM WESTON, Administering.
On motion of Mr. Kltridge, the Senate proceed
ed to the election cf Chaplain, and
Rev p. w. SMITH, was elected.
Mr. Converse presented a resolution providing
for the nomination of County officers, and their APP
pointment Thursday and Friday next Mr.
Cobb said he not prepared for so ear an cleo
ton of COUNTY officers, and moved that the resolu
ton be laid upon the table. Messrs. Perpoint and
Converse, opposed the motion, as tending TO an un.
necessary delay of the important business OF the
session. The motion to lay was negatlved, and
the resolution passed
On notion MIR. Chandler was deputed TO in.
form the Governor Of the organization of the Sen
ate.
Mr. Hodges of Rutland, from the House, appear.
ed and informed the Senate of the organization Of
the House of Representatives On motion of Mr.
Pierpoint, the House Informed of the organiza
ton of the Senate.
On motion of Mr. Cobb, the Senate proceeded to
the appointment by ballot ola committee on Rules,
Committee, Messrs. Perpoint Cobb and Con-
verse. TAdjouruedj
HOUSE. The House called to order by G.
l.. Knapp, ESQ. Secretary of Stale, when the roll
was called The usual oath was administered
whcreupo the House directed TO the election
of Speaker for the year ensuing. Mr. Partridge
| nominated Paul Dillingham; jr Esq. of Waterbury,
| and Mr. Fullam nominated Hon Carlos Coolidge
Of Windsor.
The ballots, being taken, sorted and counted, re.
suited as follows:
Mr.. Coolidge ll6
" Dillingham; 100
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15

The Kidnapped Boy was at New York, on Mon.
day of last week, on his way home The Com.
mercal says that he is u bright, intelligent little
fellow and about eight years of age. Shcarer, the
kidnapper, was left in Jail at FredercksJurgh wait
ing requistion from the Governor Of Massachu-
Sets He had two or three other accomPI!ees, and
there is strong reason to believe, from what came
out on the examination, TINT three or tour other
coored boys have been kidnapped and sold by him
and his confederates. sydney, the boy now rescu-
cd, sold by Shearer for four hundred and fifty
dollars
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15
THE OPIUM TRADE.

The ship Canada, at New York, brings Canton
dates 10 the 18th of May.
"Affairs haye come to crisis between the for
eign traders and the Chinese. All the Opium has
been delivered up. Several of the dealers have
been ordered to qui the country forthwith, and
edict has been issued, imposing the punishment of
death and confscaton Of property, upon any OR
eigner who shall hereafter bring opium into the
country. ~
The foreigners attempted to fighten the Chinese
out of this resolution, by threatening 10 leave Chi
ma in body to which threat the Chinese govern
mont replied by proclamation, that they might go,
and not again return.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15

Snoeo Storm at BuFalo The Buffalo Journal Of
Sept 25th, says: "Our severe equinocual storm
wound up yesterday, with fall of snow, as liber-
al in quantity it untimely in season. 1t was
followed last night, not by frost, but perfect con-
gelation. At distance from the lake, on the
highlands, we doubt not, the depth of snow was,
Mt least, six or eight inches"
1t is stated that the U. S. Post Office Depart
ment gives employment, directly or indirectly, to
So 900 persons, including deputy postmasters, mail
carriers of all ages, boys, men stage drivers &c.
The Cincinnati, Wing states that no contracts for
hogs have yet been made for the ensuing winter ,
nor is it able to ascertain what will be the pIoba
bic price at which the contracts will be made, but
thinks ii is evident that farmers and drovers must
submit: to considerable reduction in price from
last year-all accounts hom the pork furnishing
country speak of hogs and better quality this year
than heretofore.
Governor Hill, in his Monthly Visiter, estimates
the wheat crop of N II. at half million of
bus hels-more than bushel and half each
man, woman and child in the State.
Governor Everett has appointed Thursday, the
2Sth day of November, to be observed as day OF
public Thanks giving and Praise by the people of
Massachusetts.
Thursday, The 9Th day Of December has been
appointed by the Governor and Council in New
II hampshire day Of Thanksgiving and Prayer.
.4nother Slauer. The Philadelphia papers an
nounCe The arrival at that port of the ship Eu-
pirates, McNei! master, in sc days from Cape
Mesurado, on the West coast of Africa She had
been taken the coast by the British ship war
Harlequin, as a SLAYER, and given up to Governor
Buchanan, U. 8. consul al Liberia, who put new
crew on board and ordered her Phadel phia-
She fitted out at Havana, undcr american
cOiorS
Death of distinguiShCd mtn.-The Southern pa.
pers announce the death, the 23d ul; of Gener.
al Robert Y lIayne formerly distinguished Sena.
tor from South Carolina and the Albany papers
Of Tuesday notice the death of the Hon. Jesse
Buel, Of that city, editor Of the Cutivator.
During the first five days and half of the Fair
in Boston, thirty thousand tickets of admission
were disposed of.
A squash is exhibition at the Horticultural
rooms in Boston, raised by Samuel Blake, Of South
Boston, which weighs hundred and fifteen
pounds
The Spanish Government, by formal decree,
have prohibited the Methodist Missionaries from
exercising their functions in any part of the king.
dom.
We understand the Supreme Court Of this State
have finally decided that the marriage OF Mr. Field
of Newiaue, with Miss Phelps Of Windsor, CATER
wards Mrs Clark not legal.
! Florida-thc Peacc.-Snce Gen. Macomb, about
the first of May, announced "the ended, the
Indians have killed FoRTY-sIx citizens and SOL
oilers destroyed vast amount of property-and
| kept the whole Territory in turmoil Thisis MIR.
Van Durcn's comment,-Mr Van Buren, was
toasted the other day as one who had distinguished
| himself eguaiiy in the Cabinet and the field.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15

MARYLAND ELEcTIoN. Two years ago the Wings
elected of the eight members Of Congress from
Maryland. .McKim, of the members from
Balt ore died at Washington, and the vacancy
was flied by Mr. Kennedy, Wing. AT the recent
election the Administration elected and the Wings
3-making Administration gain. year ago the
Administrator carried the State by about $50 ma
iorty At this election their majority is about 400
70 1895, Gen. Harrison carried Maryland by large
aiorty and it is pretty certain that if he is in the
aeld again, he will sweep the State.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15

The 4frieans-The New Haven Herald says
the Africans arrived there on Saturday, and were
reman led to their former quarters in the county
jail, the two upper apartments being comfortably
fitted rps thei, accommodation during tho win
Ter T'hey arc treated with kindness and seem much
,.ached Col Pendleton, their keeper.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15

Mississippi returns two members, and the pros
pect is that they will be Wings. Mr. Prentiss who
is Il candidate for the u. :. Senate, is lraversine
that State, and doing his best secure a majority
for The Wing ticket. That genteman's election
eering powers well known and have already
been felt by the Locoocos. But suppose the Mis-
sissipp members to go against us, we should still
have majority in the House, and even though the
New Jersey members should not vote in the cleo
ton of Speaker, it would still be in the power Of
the Wing members To elect Speaker Of their own
and to control the appointment of the committees
IL seems clear that the Wings sure of a maior-
" in the House, which, though small, may prove
sufficient however, 10 lay considerable restraint
upon the headlOng course of the government
In addition 10 the fee New jersey seats there
are four other seats which il is sal viii be con-
tested two Of them are held by Wings 10 wit -
aylor or Pennsy lvaHa, and Douglass of Illinois :;
and two by Tories, viz Barton Of Virginia. and
Robinson of Delaware. II may well be doubted,
huwover, whether lngersull Will have tho impu-
dence TO carry his pretended claim before Congress
The Committee on Elections is likely to become u
pretty important committee, and il would not be
surprising If very considerable portion of the ses.
sion were consumed in settling who the righiful
members are. 1t is stated in the Missouri RCpuh-
car, that it viii be impossible 10 ill the vacancy
in the representation Of thai State, occasoned by
the death of Mr. Harrison, in season for the new
member to be present at The election of Speaker
Boston .3iGS
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15

State DEMOCRATIC WIG CONVENTION
Pursuantto a vote of the Whg Convention, ho-
den at Woodstock, the 27th Of Jane last, notice
is hereby given, that Cow enon Of the Wings
Of Vermont, will be holden at Montpeiier on We'd
nesday, the SIXTEENTH Gay of October next,
ior the purpose of appointing five Delegates to the
National Convention, which is to be holden at
3. .r;5burgh, in December next; and also to adopt
-4ch measures as may be deemed necessary to
maintain the political integrity of Verm ont, as
.a;riolic and steadfast Democratic Wing State. it
) desirable that delegation from every town IN
no State should be present, and ;he " hgs Of the
several towns winch are uurep'eseutcd by friends
81. the cause in the Legislature. are earnestly desr-
I'D to send full delegation to the proposed conven'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15

RAIL ROADS. The Western Rail Road from
Boston is now completed as far as Springfield, and
the opening Off. To that place was celebrated Oh
the 3D. inst. The traveller can now reach SPRING
field from Boston in six hours when, before the
Road was opened to Worcester, it two days
Journey by stage. 1t is estimated that three mill
ions more will carry the road TO the Western bouii-
dairy of the State, for which the money is already
provided 1t will run from gield to Stock
bridge, to which place il will be completed another
wear; and from thence two roads-one to Albany,
New York, and the other to Iiudson-the latter
branch is already constructed. Thus will be con-
uected n. York and Boston, and a line of rapid
communication opened To the far West. Boston
viii send over this road, fish, salt, &c. and receive
in return from the rich abundance of the West,
flour, &c 1t will tend to enrich Boston, and also
10 benefit the West Two branches are talked OF
20 irtorsect this road-one up and the other down
the Connecticut, aud third to Northampton 10
strike the road at Ludl"~
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15
THE NEXT CONGRESS.

We give below a table OF The strength of parties
in the nesN Congress, including all the States in
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-15
5TNTE DEMOCRATlC WING CONVENTION

TUESDAY OC4oBERI5,l
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The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-19
CONSU M P II O N!

nR. RELIES rASTHMATIC PILLS have, from
~ their extraordinary in giving instant relief
and in curing Colds, Coughs, Asthmas, Difficulty Of
Breathing Wheeling, Tghtness Of the Chest Pain in the
Side, Splitting Of Blood, Chiness and Shiverings that
precede Fevers and Lung Complaints generally! become
after from every part Of the country, account Of the
astonishing which has attended their admnisa-
ton in the above complaints frequently curing the most
obstinate cases, and giving thu most unexpected relief
after every other remedy has iail,d, and persons had
given themselves up in despair of a cure
They have been known to persons supposed to be
far gone in consnmpon and exhibiting all the appear
ance Of approaching dissolution.
And such have been the sauary effects Of these Pills,
in hopeless cases. far to mitigate the suerings
Of the patient evidently to prolong life for days and
weeks, and give to it positive comfort they never ex-
pected to ENJOY.
ration, quoting the cough, and procuring comfortable
rest. . @
Common coldsare frequently removed in few hours.
0a although (says person speaking Of these Plis)
my wife has tried various medicines of the first celebrity,
for Asthmac difficulty, Cor affection Of the lungs,)
which at times exceedingly distressing combining
her to her house for days and weeks together she finds
nothing gires her the relief which Relics Estimate Pills do
easing her respiration; quoting her cough, and giving
her comfortable rest And this is the testimony Of hun
drcds thousands The relief which aged people, as
well others, experience from the Of these Pills, is
truly astonishing. and renders them invaluable to many
and fact To- some, essential auxiliary to their
comfort, and almost to their existence!
D- Physician informs the Proprietor, that gentle
in the country observed to him. he had to be-
eve the Of these Pills had been the saving
his life.
Price-whole boxes, so Pills, 81; half do. IL Pills
80 cents.
Prepared by Thompson Ridder Boston, and for sale at
TODD'S Drug Store.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-19
EsLOl0ARDD K3CWA ARDS
Improved Compound
FLUID EXTRACT or S.lRS.3Ps4RILL.d,
FOR THE CURE OF

FOR THE CURE OF
Scroflla Kings Evil, Obstinate eruptions olthe
Chronic Rhoaunatsn, skin,
Syphili,lc and Mercnrial Ulcerous Sores,
Diseases, Pains in The Bones,
White Sweiings, General Debility.
And all diseases requiring the aid of aerave medicines
This Extract is prepared from improved formula,
sanctioned BY scientific Physicians and Phermaceulsfs and
is decidedly one OF the most actse cicaeous, and con-
yenient preparations in
0o- Mercury added only when regularly prcscrlbrd
II should be used, where circumstances will admit,
under the guidance and direction Of physician.
Carefully prepared and sod only dtmy Pharmacy
FLODOARDO HOWARD.
Also for sale at most Of the Drug Stores in Washington
City Baltimore and throughout tie United States.
The following Select Medicines ard miscellaneous
ticles also prepared and sold as above
HowAnps Tonic MIXTURE, warranted cure fer
fever and a9uc
HowARp's CoMpousD OF SAEsApARrLLA, CuBEBs,
AND CorxIBA for the cure of GonorhGa, elects S'lc-
lures, &c. HowARD's VERMIFUGE, safe and eifectual
commissioning medicine.
HowARp's CsTuAsTlc Pills, without mercury.
HowAaD's COMPOUND KREosoTF ~o.EI ACHE
DRops
HowAnp's CoMpouND sYRup OF CARRAGEEN,
satc simple, agreeable and ecctua remedy for coughs,
colds, ashu4as &c.
IowAap's CoMrouSp KREosoTE TooTH WASH, for
arresns and preventing decay in teeth and for diseases
Of the gns agreeable and pleasant wash for peserv
ing them in healthy condition.
HowARD's KREosoTE FooTH PASTE.
DR.. W1srAn's CouGu LozENGEs, celebrated for the
cure OF coughs, colds SC.
HowARD's INpELIBLE INK.
HowARD's IMPROVED CHEMICAL CHLORIDE Soar.
HowARD's CHEMICAL. SHAVING COMPOUND.
HoWARp's SUPERIOR TOILET SOAP.
HowARDs CHEMICAL ESSENCE OF Soar, for remoy-
ing grease, paint, tar, &C., from wearing apparel.
HowARp's CIaYsrAL CEMENT, for mending broken
glass, china, catthenware, &c.
HowaRDs ISSUE OINTMENT, forkecping open issues
and bsters
HowARp's MAGNOLIA EXTRACT, delicate and deici.
Gus perfume for the toilat.
HowARD's SUPERIOR COLOGNE WATER
HowARD's FLORIDA WATER.
HowARD's LAVENDER WATER.
HoWARD's HONEY WATER.
HowARp's SUPERIOR TOOTH POWDER.
ApfiI L.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-19
go go 60 60 g.. c.
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD,


TRANSPORTATION DEPoT,
December ID, 1887.
TT is respectfully made known that merchandise or
other commodities received al this Depot, for delivery
in this city, or to be forwarded to Baltimore, or to points
on the line Of the road will hereafter be subject to the
following regulations, of which those interested will
please take notice:
lst The freight and charges on all goods consigned to
individuals in this city its vicinity must be paid before
their removal from the Depot
I'd Commodities offered for transportation must be dis
tinctly marked and be accompanied by st in durli
cate the number and description Of packages to be for.
warded the of the consgnec and ofthe party for
warding the same otherwise they cannot be received
The Company will not be responsible for damages
arising from leakage or breakage, nor will they be re.
sponsble for damage alleged to have been received by
any goods commodities transported by them, unless
the claim shall be made before the removal Of the goods
from the Depot. Further, if goods which shall have
been transported this road be not received taken
away by their consgners owners on the day Of their
arrival at the Depot the Company will not be response
BILE for pay any claims for loss or damage which may
be sustained by such goods; in other words, if goods
above described be permitted to remain in or on the cars
the railway at the Depot more nights after
their arrival they will remain at the exclusive risk Of
the owners or consigners.
The hours for receiving and delivering goods will,
til further notice, be from A. M until P. M.
By order. SAMUEL STEITlNlUS,
Oct ID. agent
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-19
IMPROVED SURGEONS TRUSsEs, for the rad,
Il cal cure OF Hernia. or Rupture by HEBER CHASE
M. d., Philadelphia.

The committee of the Philadelphia Medical Societr
for the investigation of the radical of Hernia OBJ
serve:
"Fuy impressed with the extreme caution require.
in forming conclusions concerning changes OF structure
taking place in parts of The body concealed not only
where the nature of the disease renders the opportunity
Of post nortem examination exceedingly rare, your
mttee has been DESTROYS TO avoid that bameabe haste il
the decision OF important questions which has too FIRE
quenty given to plausible but ingenious methods Of treat
inent temporary reputation, TO the abuse Of public
Gdence and the injury of the profession, by granting to
empiricsm the weight and influence OF great names
ssThe instruments Of DR.. Chase have effected the per-
and accurate retention of the nesnes in every
case of hernia observed by the committee, without mate
rial inconv enience to the patient and often under trials
more severe than usually venued upon by those who
other t,sses-rals which would be imprudent with
any other apparatus known 10 the committee
''The committee induced by the foregoing concu
sions to recommend in strong terms, the instruments OF
Dir Chase to the confidence OF the profession the best
known of mechanical retention in hernia, and as
furnishing the highest chances of radical cure.
"They have hesitation in saying that, were they in
|dvdually affected with this terrible disease, they would
resort to this method Of treatment, with the triple view
of securing their comfort safety, and ultimate chance Of
recovery.
REYNELL COATES, M. D.,
VIM. AsHMEAD, NJ. D.,
ISAAC PARRISH, NJ. D..
Committee"
"AlI must now admit Of the radical cure Of Hernia,
and that Dr. Chases Tsses decidedly the best yet
invented to effect that Object Southern Medical and
Surgical Journal.
For The utility and excellence Of these Instruments, refer
may be lad TO The principal physicians Of This city acho
are prepared 10 apply ttem
For sale at TODD'S Drug Store.
May Is
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-19
G A u Ito N Il.

ME are called 10 caution the public the Druggists
w in particular against purchasing from any traveller
80 DR. EVANS INVALUABLE MEDICINES
their unprecedented SUCCESS in the Of CorSnmp.
on, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Indigesons Cas,ge.
ness Loss Of Appetite. Puipiaton of The Heart. Pain
in the Head, Breast Back and Limbs Dizziness. Rect.
lessness, aad all diseases originating in The Stomach,
Heart Lungs, Liver and the associate organs, &C., has
caused reckless mposser, who it isasccrained, has
been travelling through Pennsylvania, Mary Ian! Virginia,
S.c to counterfeit and vend deleterious imitation of
EVANS CAMOMiLE AND APERlENr PILLS;
and another imposer has introduced into Pennsylvania,
SYRUP, for children when cutting their teeth both
cf which deleerious ccunterieits Therefore, in
order 10 protect the public against The nroas Of such
mrositions, and to secure them The benefit which his
Genuine Medicines fail in besowg, lie h's caused
the label Of EVANS CAMoMILE &C., Puts, " 10 be en-
tered according to m act Of Congress-
notice Of which entry is printed on the iasels on
every bottle Of the Genuine Pills. and he has caused the
name Of Dr. L. Paris 10 be stricken out of The label of
his celebrated Soothing Syrup for children when cutting
their teeth 50 that the label Of the genuine syrup reads
bic remedy for the pain and sickness 10 which children
are subject when cutting teeth. tested and approved by
thousands of mothers and nurses, who have BY its early
application, not only prevented their children from sui,
ering excruciang pain but in many instances rescued
them from death.
Og-Be particular in examining the labels, and also in
knowing that Dr. Evans yend any of his medicines
save through the medium of his resident agents, ad
vcrtiscd throughout the Union, at the Western Office,
Louisville, KY, and his princpe Office 100 Chatham
Street, New York, where wholesale orders will be
promptly executed on the most liberal terms
GThe public may rest assured that in every instance
that comes within the knowledge Of DR.. Evans, any
of his agents. where the Counterfeit Medicines pur
chased vended, he will give them the earliest public
notice of the imposition. Already have proceedings both
civil and criminal been instituted against several Drug
giss who have been detected, and their names will be
laid before the public at an early date. THE BEST
PROTECTION he offer for the PRESENTS, to caution
purchasers to obtain his Medicines from the
AGENTS ONLY.
LEWIS JOHNSON, Washington, D. C.
c. CRuIKsHANK, Georgetown, d. G.
BELL & ENTWIsTLE, alexandria, d. c.