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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-21
From the Providence Journal.
AWFUL CALAMITY.

One of the most awful calamties TINT il ever
Tell to our lot 10 record, occurred ~ half pas,
five O'Clock Monday morning, ut the fac.
tory village of James +. Simmons, of the Poch.
asset Brook River. They heavy rains of the pre-.
vous night raised the stream TO such II height,
h"t the dam 10 the upper reservoir gave way
The swollen stream rushed down, overihrowing
in IL course four other dams untii il reached the
village, when it carried away TWO dwelling
houses, three small buildings, a building us,
ms II store, machine shop, ana dry shed. The
stream struck the buildings about IL feet high
and swept them instantly about sixty feet into
HE chnnnel. One went Immediately to pieces;
The other 1onted and broke TO pieces.
There were five families in the dwelling hous
es. One family was all saved. OF the other
four eighteen persons were drowned, and only
9 were saved. The following are names OF the
sufferers.
| Franklin Randall, aged two ycars and half,
son OF Mr. Benjamin Randal Mr. Philip Angel
and his wife; Mrs Sarah Rodgers wife of Mr.
Ahner Rogers; Mr. Oliver Angel, nged 10 years;
Emily Ann Angel, aged 6 years, and Benjamin
Angel aged years-chilren of Mr. Philip
Angel, Mr. John w. Hull, aged 81 years; NJ ss
Lucinda Hull, aged % years; Mr. William Me.
Ansland, nged 26 years, Mrs Matilda Whitmore,
nge1 46, years; Miss Mnoney Whlmore, aged
IA years; Mis- Alrnira Whitlemore, aged ~
years; iss Julia Ann Whr,e,nore, aged 10,
| years Miss Lnura J. Whitmore, aged z years
the above are the family of Mr. Brnyton Whit
| femore, who is absent visit To Connecticut
Mrs Mur,ha Whitlnore, aged 20 years, wife Of
Russell Whitmore; Sarah Whiimore, aged "a
I years, wife OF Mr. Nelson Whitmore; Jeneltn
Whirnore, daughter Of the above, aged eight
months.
! The bodies have all heen recovered, many OF
them very much injured.
The damage to property is about $l2, 900. A
portion Of the books and papers had not been
discovered yesterday afternoon.
The dam WIS examined in the night, and con.
| sidered perfectly secure. The first signs of its
breaking away was discovered hy Mr. Samuel
Randall, who immediately started to inform the
| people OF the threatened danger, but the dam
gave before he reached the village, and the food
past with such fearful rapidly, that the work of
destruction wasA consunated before he could
| arrive.
Mrs Eddy, aged about 60 years, saw the flood
coming, and returning to her bed wrapped
herself up in the bed clothes. The house was
born down the stream and she eXiricated herself
! in safety.
| The first bell had just rung, aud several per-
sons had Just left the houses whibh were swept
away. Had the disaster occurred half II hour
later, the destruction of life would have been
much less. The whole dam, composed in part
of large stones, were scattered for half mile be.
! low.
The spot has been visited 10y thousands, ready
To offer every assistance which cou he rendered.
No language can describe the feelings OF the
survivors, and Ofthose who were the paiufu!
spectators of The scene.
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asNa for SALE.

A Farm Is offered for sale, located in lrasbnrgh,
N about half mile fiom the village, consisting
tiIlage, parturage and wood hand. Said farm has
upon good and convenient buildings, and p oduc-
ed the LAST season about so tons of hay. liberal
credit " i'll be given for portion of the purchase
-. .,....,;-.. ~ :.
Feb 1870. ld%&
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greatest and most enlightened nations Of the
world, and in the maintenance of which their
hest Interests ire acknowledged mutually 10 con-
siSt, VIII noI he suffered To he disturbed in
lerrupted on light or insn fficiemt grourds'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-21

"A Bridal 1ragedy.-A painfully affecting ,rng.
edy is recorded I'M Western paper. A newly
married couple Mr. and Mrs Charles Cinsey
were drowned IN Paint Creek. (Ohio) on The
evening ofIhe twenty fiji ul,. They had been
mnrred at Portsmouth on the 23I. and started
thence for Newark, on board canal boni; bu,
The water being drawn off The canal below Paint
Creek they lett the boat, in n wagon, with sew.
eral other persons, and attempted thus TO cross
that stream, they were thrown out. Mr. Cmsey
could have saved himself but seeing his wife
struggling in the water, and after hearing her in
his arms for about 60 yards, ibis stren9t, became
exhausted, and husband and wife went down
together. The other persons in the wagon es-
cuueu
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Victory! Victory!
SECOND HARRISON GUN IN N. ENGLAND
RHODE ISLAND ELECTION

SECOND HAhhlSON SON iN ~
RHODE ISLAND ELECTION
Rhode Island has nobly followed the glorious
example which Connecticut had set for her imita-
tion. The Administration forces in Rhode Island
ure routed horse foot, and Dragons. They have
hardly enough LEFT al them TO tell the woeful tale
of their final overthrow in this gallant little State.
s. w. King, the Wing candidate, is elected Gov
ernor by amost triumphant majority.
II must also be remembered that Rhode leland
was of the States that voted for Mr. Van Buren,.
She is now lost to him forever making, with Con.
necticut, nett loss of twenty four votesiust half
his majority in the electoral college from New
England alone. Below is the vote:
For King, Wing, faI Governor, 1853
For Carpenter, Van Buren,, 1856
Wing majority, I34S
The House of Representatives stands 40 Wings
TO 90 Vanites.
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JOurneyrman NYanted.

E in his shop who is somewha, acquainted with
various kinds Of wood work Good encourage.
ment given if application is made soon
HARVEY PARKS
St. Johnsbury, April IL, 1910. T42tr
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Caledonia County Grammar
Schools nj Pcac ma nm.

TEVIlE Summer term Of this Academy will com
IL mence on Wednesday the 18th Of May next
under tho successful instruction of MIR G. G.
CHASE. -
JOSIAH SHEDD, Secretary.
Peacl,am, April II, 1870 I42w3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-21

ference GAG. There is no humbuggery m This
though the Locos tell the people there is.-Ohio
Times.
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FurmIaure--.Ghairs, &C.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, &c.
THHE subscriber being about TO close his business,
n and having on hand large assortment OF
FURNITURE, he is DESTROYS OF disPos'ng OF ",
which he will do at low rate as can he pur
chased in the country. The assortment consists OF
200 CHAIRS Of unrious kinds-BEDS1 Eds
-T.4BL ES-BU REAUS-UORk
T.4BLES-LICHTS STANDS, St>
Call and see--if you want good bargains
...... AMOS 5. HALE.
Passumpsic, Feb ~, 1870. l33w7
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ST. JOB MS URY
IT E NE A lie 9 EINEHN A RY

IT E NE "A He 8 H. MIN A R ".
TENHIS school will be opened the FIRST
~ WEDNESDAY Of May next under the in.
siruction Of M ISIS ELIZA BETH l. WORCESTER
of Salem, Ms
Miss Worcester is experienced teacher, in all
respects qualified To instruct in the branches hero
tofre ang in this school and the committee feel
entire confidence in her success.
TUlTION-ln English branches, $500 per
quarter; Languages, 81 90.
H HS$sfS ftSfS
ST. Jobnsbury, NJ arch, Z, 1910. l3G,f
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Ks i m dis Doors and Sa SIN.

Hb I'll as Ed o o H NARN Sl III,
nF first quality, and latest style, kept constant.
W ly on hand, or made to order, reasonable
terms, for cash approved credlt--bv
JAS r. RAMSAY.
All persons wishing for either Of the abovs
articles are respectfully invited to catl and for
themselves ~..-
to-
Address--JAS. r. RAMSAY, ST. Johnshury,
Vermont. l39yl
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-04-21

Figures uoour He.-A Farmer in the country
owed last year 5000, which he could have
discharged with IFS bushels OF wheat--this year
it takes 500, difference 322 bushels. Last year
he could have paid the same debt with 40o
bushels OF oats this year it takes l40O--'l,ffer.
ence 1000--267 bushels of corn would have
paid this debt last year, this il will take 500; dit
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SHARTWOUTED

SW.aRTWOUTED
ENROM the subscriber, the 5th ndent.
h ed apprentice, named Michael Coffney, Is
years old l hereby forbid all persons harborng
or trusting him on my account, or employing him,
for shall! claim his earnings
WIN. e ARNOLD.
st. Jehnsbury, April 6, 1910. 14I
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LIBERaIIO.V.

LIBEh.aI IO.V.
I this day give to my nephew, PASCHAL BALL,
M his time To act ard trade for himself, therefore
shall not claim any of his earnings pay any OF
his debts aier this date.
JAMES b. BALL.
Concord, April 6, 1910. al"
The native American., 1840-07-18

thing like beauty the family picture would
have been as picturesque as it was inter-
testing.
AS soon as our arrival was known in the
village, we were invited to six or seven feasts
In succession, and here we tasted the buffalo
meat for the first time. No cows have vet
been seen, and the bull was as hard,
tough, and stringy (hesides being only quarter
dresscd) as ever it fell to the lot of human Jaw
to masticate.
The native American., 1840-07-18

An act 10 authorize the appointment Of market ias'
Ter for the Centre Market, and for other purposes.
An act relative to lumber yards and the inspectors OF
lumber.
An act for the reliefof the mother Of Thomas Stewart
deceased.
An act relative to markets and market houses.
An act concerning the purchase of lots of the CON.
nissoners of low grounds.
Resolution relative 10 Half street between and 1
streets south. in the 5th ward
Petition of John Il. Eberback
Communication from the Mayor in reply to resolution
in relation 10 reservoirs.
- Communication from the Mayor, encl sing copy OF
letter from c. Cox ESQ., Of Georgetown in relation to
the application made by the State of Maryland for
surrender Of the stock held by the District cities IN the
Oh hsapeake and Ohio Canal.
Communication from the Mayor in relation TO the
room. in the City Hall.
And then the Board adjourned
The native American., 1840-07-18
BOARD OF ALDERMEN, }
MONDAY, july 1880, {

The Board met present, Messrs. aodsborough, pres
dent) Barclay, Randolph, Kirkwood, Goddard, Brent,
'Carbery. Brady, Clarke, Dove, and Marshall
Mr.. Barclay, from the Committee Of Claims reported
a bill for the relief of Andrew Rothwe Joseph Rad.
cliff, and Wm. E. Howard and it read three times,
and passed
MI. Carbery introduced act authorizing the Mayor
to pay the interest on the stock of the CORPORATION in
specie read three times and passed.
Mr. Goddard ihtoouced resolution directing the
Committee Improvements to inquire into the expedi-
ency OF grading the alleys In square 454 read, and
Mr.. Kirkwood, from the committee TO whom was re-
fered The bill TO abolish the Offices of Commissioner of
Wards and Commissioner of the Canal and to create an
and Repairs, reported the without amendment and
recommended that it be laid the table and was laid
on the table accordingly.
Mr. Brady introduced an act to prevent the throwing
OF dead animals in the waters which this Corpora.
ton has contro twice read and referred to Messrs God.
dard, Brady, and Marshall.
Mr.. Barclay from the Committee Of Claims. reported
without amendment the bill for the relief of John Peake,
and it was then read the third time and passed.
Mr. Randolph. from the Committee on improvements
reported without amendment the bill authorizing the
curb stone to be set and the ootway paved on the nth
sde of north street between 18th and oo,h str..t
west and it was then read the third time and passed
Mr.. Randolph, from the Committee on Improvement,.
reported without amendment the bill supplementary to
an act for grading and graveng 2eh Street west, be-
tween D and streets north and d street from 26tb
street to the Canal and then read the third time
and passed.
Mr. Randolph from the Committee on improvements
reported without amendment the biz to provide Cor the
repair of 18th street west, from north street Il. ROM
dairy street. and recommended that be indef e most
poned; and it was postponed accordingly
Mr.. Randolph, from the Committee on improvements,
reported bill entitled act tor repairing ard grayelns
parts of certain streets in the Second Ward which b
was twice read, and amended and was then on motion
ordered TO lie on he t.ble.
And then the Board adjourned
The native American., 1840-07-18
THE NATIVE AMERICAN.
The following remarks of the New York

The following remarks OF the New 1ofk
Star we cordially concur in:
Foreign military Co,ps.--The CONNER
cial Advertiser notices an outrage committed
on Major I.asak by hi, own company, III hoot-
ing and pelting him on parade, and recon-
mends that they be disbandeded. They ne
yer should have been organized. No compa-
MES or battalion in the United states should
be wholly and exclusively composed of for
eigners. They are either Americans or they.
are not If they come here to retain their
distinctive character of aliens, free from jury
or military duty, then arms should not be
placed in their hands, to form ali alien corps.
If they emgrate To become American citizens;
they should then blend themselves in compa-
nies composed of citizens. We should ne
yer encourage distinct aud separate commune
ties in this country, no matter whether they
may relate to civil or military affairs. We
must be all Americans, all submit to the laws,
sustain the institutions and speak the Ian
guage of the United States In military
point of view, this strikes us to he indespen-
sable. If this distinctive character Of emf
grants is to be kept up in military organlza-
ton, we shall have Ge, man companies, Polish
lancers; Swiss Guards Irish brigades, French
grenadiers, Dutch artlerymen, &c. &C., in
Producing confusion and dissension wien all
should be harmony and disci pline. Let no
commissions for foreign corps be hereafter
issued.
The native American., 1840-07-18

R ROTELER g. DOM would respectfully inform their
- customers and the Public generally that thev have
s received their spring stock House furnishing Goods,
consisting of almost every article used in genteel house
furnishing, viz.
Mahogany furniture, Beds, Bedsteads, shuck and Hair
Mattresses Maple and other Chairs unusual low.prced;
plated goods of every description, Knives and Forks
Mantle and Astral Lamps, Looking Glasses Glass.
China and Crockery ware, Wooden ware, Kitchen and
Fin ware, B. ass Andirons, &c., all Of which will be sold
on the usual accommodating terms
Chairs manufactured as usual to order
N. B. Hair Mattresses of superior quality made to
order at reduced prices. Mar. %.
The native American., 1840-07-18
BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL, }
MONDAY, July l3. 1910. {

NI. orme presented The petition Of Harriet Johnson
praying remission OF ne which was read and
10 the Committee of Claims ' N'N ZIG"
Mr. Bacon presented the petition of Edward Simm,
and Others prayng that cuvet or drain NAV he openeJ
through square into the canal which was read, and
referred 10 the Committee lin provements. N' a"'
Mr.. Harkness, from the Committee on Inproveme,,,
TO whom was referred certain portion of ,be Mavor,.
communication of the 22d June, ls4O on The snb;sct
made written report thereon, accompanied bv hi
entitled An act making appropriation for the repsr
Of the rooms in the City Hall lately occupied by the pa
tent Office, and for other purposes; which was read
twice. ~
And from the same committee, to whom was referred
the petition Of George Crsnel and Others on the sub
3ect, reported bill entitled "An act authorizing the
alley In square 4o3 TO be graduated and paved with
stone; which was read three times and passed
:, And from I, e same committee to whom was re ferred
the petition of Josiah Essex and others rcported bin
entted " An act making an appropriation or the cur
pose o grading and gravelling street north from The
cas-, sda OF 9th street to 7h street west which wa.
read three times and passed ''' "'''" was
hha from me saMe &C mmittee, 10 who was referred
the petition Of D. W. Mdile,on and otbrr. r,no,tsd
OIL entitled An act aking appropriation for repsir.
iaS The sravei oowalk the ca 81 ,ilc oe al 80,
.'si ami tor other purposes )" which was read three
tires and passed "'' 'eA" '''iee
AM from the same c5m aittse, {, ,t.n ~, ,.f-r.s
The native American., 1840-07-18

VIM. w. Irwin has been nominated by the
Masonic Convention OF Alleghany coun-
|ty, Pennsylvania, as succe ssor to Richard ri l.
die in the 9th Congress and Henry M.
Breckenridge TO serve the nnexpired time Of
that gentleman.
The native American., 1840-07-18

Wants.-Wisdom wants more pupils ::
Virtue more admirers; Honesty more pructl
TONERS; Religion to have said less about its
mysteries, and more done of its dutics.-
american MaCaaine.
The native American., 1840-07-18

A CARD.-We shall feel greatly obliged if our custe.
"A will call and settle their accounts as soon an
received. BRADLEY & EATLETT
july 4-3t
The native American., 1840-07-18
The following capital hit, too good to be
lost, we copy from the New Orleans Plcayune.

The following capital hit, too good to be
lost, we copy from the New Orleans Plcayune.
Sr. CHARLES Benefit Of 7ippecanoe.-
Never before since the St. Charles was a
theatre, and never again until SHAKESPEARE rises
from his grave, or some such little accident
occurs, will there assemble such multitude
beneath the dome of the Temple" as congre-
gated there last night We have now form
ed some idea of how many people there are
in New Orleans, as all New Orleans squeezed
into the St. Charles last evening, like that
giant in the pot, told of in the Arabian Nights.
Pits, boxes, pigeon holes, gallery, (Which on
this occasion served as an excellent vapor
bath) all were packed with human beings, as
tight as Liverpool packets with cotton bales
Up on the stage were arranged the venera
BILE and respected Whig leaders Of New
Orleans, presenting a picture not unlike that
of the great Declaration of Independence.
We had the pleasure of hearing the eloquent,
Prentiss address the meeting, not with empty
defamation, but with power of argume mt,
reasoning the truth, which must have been as
startling to the locotocos as it was delightful to
the wings. Mr. Maznreau also addressed the
meeting in French, but the intense heat and
pressure we endured IN the crowd compelled
us to retire without witnessing the whole of
the proceedings.
This was simply preliminary benefit for
Tippccanoe-a sort of calling upon the mana
gers for an engagement-bu the grand be-
neft is soon to take place, when twenty-six
stars are to play for him. The pieces are not
yet definitely fixed upon, but the Turn Out
is talked Of as one. The box book will soon
be open, and there will be tremendous rush
for tickets, but as there is an opposition house
open, the friends of old Tip, must be on the
alert if they wish to secure him bumper.
The native American., 1840-07-18

SEASONABLE GOODS at very reduced prices
- On hand very large assortment of seasonable
goods, which we are induced to offer at very low prices
in consequence of the advancement Of the season They
consist in part of the following:
Fancy and Plain Drillings
Irish Linens ard Linen Sheelings
Marselp and Cashmere Vestinss
Lawns, Painted Jaconets, and Chintzes
Gauze FanneIs
Jeans and Cotton Drills, Tor boys wea
Cotton Hosiery in great variety
Light Silks, Figured and Plain
Light Ground Moussenes "..-
Summer Cloths AMI Angola Cassilncres
CauIbric Mnsins and Jaconcs
Marseiiles Quilts
Net Shawls and Scarfs
Corded and and Marseilles Skirts
Which, with every kind of goods adapted TO the pre.
sent season. will offer to customers at such prices "A
cannot fail to suit all.
June 20. BRADLEY & CATLETT
The native American., 1840-07-18

TRAvELs in SOUTHEASTERN ASIA. embrace
= ing Hindostan: Maays, Siam, and China, with not-
css of numerous missionary stations and full account
OF the Burman Empire with dissertations tables. lc.
by Howard Malcom in two Volumes third edition pas
sages in Foreign Travels, by Isaac Appleton Jewett in
France Italy, Switzerland, Great Britain and Ireland In
1896, by Fanny Hail. in vols. are for sale by W. M.
MORRlsON, four doors west of Browns Hotel.
june 27
The native American., 1840-07-18

Americans.-"We are born in haste" says
an American writer; "we finish our educa-
ton on the run; we marry OH the wing; we
make fortune at stroke, and lose it in the
same manner, and make and lose it again in
the twinkling of an eye Our body is locomo-
tive, going at the rate of twenty-five miles all
hour; our soul is high pressure engine;
our life is like shooting star and death over
takes us at last like IA flash of lighting"
The native American., 1840-07-18

A foul murder was committed yesterday
on Religious street. opposite the Lion Coffee
Connor. had a short time since en-
tered the house of Smith and beat him with
cudgeI.--Smth brought Connor before the
Criminal Court where he was submitted to
fine and cost, whereupon Conner swore ven
geance, and meeting Smith in the above nam
ed place chased him through the street, and
inflicted Oh him, with Spanish dirk, thirteen
horrible wounds. The assassin then attempt
ed to stab himself, but finding it too painful,
attempted to drown himself III cistern, but
was fished out alive. He has been taken care
of according to the statute made and provided
-Lafayette (La.) Gasette.
The native American., 1840-07-18

HARPER's FAMILY LIBRARY, NOS. lol AND
- lo2-HIs'ory Of British America. comprelending
Canada. Upper and Lower; Nova Scotia. New Br,,ns,
WICK Newfoundland Prince Edwards Island the Ber-
mndas and the Fur countries, &c by Hugh Hurry. F.
r. 5. +. in volumes, ior sale by
W. M. MORRISON,
june 81 doors west Of Browns ,te,.
The native American., 1840-07-18
WASHINGTON MUSEUM, corner of A and D SITS.

The public are respectfully informed that the Museum
IS SUI Increasing there being daily many things .iher
gwen as donations or deposited for preservation Thus
in few Yeas, vi" be collected in this place as good
collection as belongs any part Of these United States
The proprietor will take it favor if the subsc rbers
will prevail on the ladies and children to visit the Mu-
scum otener, now that the weather is fne and while
Anellis fine paintings under his control.
Admit!ance 25 cents children and servants half price
Open from A. M. to P. M, and from TO TO-
June. IL. :
'VNHE attention Of Members Of Congress- is respect.
fully invited to examine specimens of the sub
scrbers Improved London y,yle of Coat Dressing and
Dying, which is generally acknowledged TO be superior
70 all OH methods extant and at very moderate char
ses Numerous references 10 Members can be given
Also. to Nsw method of Dying Black or Cloth, ,oiih-
on copperas, thereby saving he texture and preventing
all snn'tins-Prac,ced only hy
WILLIAM BELL,
COAT DRESSER .aND DYER
at the WigWsm, sonh side of Pennsylvania Avenue.
near 4 Street, Washington.
3 This is the original and only true Baltirors
Coat Dressing and Dying Establishment, and has no
connex'on with his former office near the Atheneum.
July +-3t
The native American., 1840-07-18

A NsWERs 10 THE QUEsTI MS What const,
"a uies Currency echat The causes Of The uuse odnes
efMe Currency, and what is The Remedy by H. c. Carey
author of Principles OF Political Economy Credit Svs
TEN in France, Great Britain and in the United STATES
&C.
Just published and for sale by W. M. MORRISON a
doors west Of Browns Hotel. Eeb *