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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-03

box, manifest their ndgna lion at all attempts to
Cypress them by diminishing their business and
taxing their labor to enrich others. ] would en-
treat them not TO sit still and be made such as
they see the distressed and impoverished labor
ers of Europe and Asin.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-03
THE CONTRAST.

Let it never I've forgotten, that while General
HARRISON was hearing his bosom to British
balls and bayonets in defence of his country dur
ing the last war. Mr. VAN buren,, was intrigu.
ing Nth the Federasts, to defeat the election OF
JAMES MADISON, the war candidate for the Pres
idency.
n5SFor proof read the es,h and s9,h pnges of
Mr. Van Bnren's life, written by his friend, W..
Fl. Holland.
0IFQuERY Which is the Republican can.
didaie ?-PlattSb,rg Hing.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-03

But seventy.fve thousand hogs have been
saug hered in Cincinnati and vicinity the pres.
ent season--being falling off Of a hundred and
six.een thousawd from last year.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-03

The Better Times Promised as By Loco Foco
RIers.--In Philadelphia upwards of THREE
nlisd for the benefit of the Insolvent Laws, a.
mong whom are Merchants, Mechanics and La.
borers. -
1t is estimated that upwards of SEVENTY
FACTORIES have ceased operations in New
England and that at least ONE FOURTH
OF THE POPULATION OF THE UNITED
STATES ARE NOW OUT OF EMPLOY.
MENT. Hartford Conrant.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-03

Robinson, a Clerk in the General Post Office who,
as Mr. Graves had been informed on good authori-
ty. chad gone TO Kentucky with view of esab-
fishing an Administration newspaper at the seat OF
Government in that State, and that lio had not
signed his situation, but had hired substitute at
$40 per month 10 perform his duties, while he
drawing his salary Of from one hundred to one
hundred and twenty five dollars per month from
the Government"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-03

Repnrtee. Al Danvle on the day Of the Har-
rson Meeting, after the arrival of the procession
from the eastern towns, plump faced office hold
or remarked ''that the music had agot along, and
inquired "wbere wero The animals p A mechan
c present, repled-"lf you had been at St Johns
bury last Thursday, you would have seen them"
referring to the day of the Office Holder, Conven-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-03

u Contempt Of The 'n6le sAirt Gentry for the
'corki"g men. AT late Van Buren, Office Hold
ers aud Office hunting Convention Montpelier,
Paul Dillingham;, jr.--a lawyer from Waterbury,
amused his hearers ny comparing the gatherings Of
the working men Of the country Mt the numerous
Harrison meetings to traDeiing Of wild
imals. 1t does not at all comport.with tile notions of
such gentlemen as Mr. ID. to honest farmer
in nomination for the Preslency-it is going out
Of the legal profession Go on gcntlemcn- a,nuse
yourselves with your taunts about the "log cabin
and 'hsrd cider" candidate, and denonnce the la
boring men caravans of wild animals The
people will appreciate your motives but mark ye
the people have had enough of your arrogance,
and despite OF your rdculo will triumphantly G.
lect Gen. Harrison TO the fl $, Office in their gift
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-03
Washington, Feb. 81.

Washington, Feb. 81.
Tho House took up sundry private bills from the
Senate, which on the Speakers table, and all
Of them being read first and second time, were
referred to the appropriate Committees.
After the completion Of this business, great con-
fusion ensued, as TO what should next be taken up.
1t was finally decided TO proceed with the Census
bill, which passed as amended in the Com
mittee OF the Whole on yesterday.
The next in order was the bill from tho Senate
to continue the office of Commissioner of Pensions
until the 9TH OF March, 1912 and to transfer the
duties of that officer from the Navy Department to
the Office ofthe Commissioner
The question pending, when the House ad ourn-
ed yesterday was on motion Of Mr.. Profit, to re.
duca The salary Of the Commissioner from 5000 to
$500 dollars per annum.
This motion gave rise to a wide range Of debate,
bringing in review the whole policy Of the Gov
eminent, the effect Of that policy upon the country
the state of the currency--the impoverished sit
ualion Of the treasurythe loud professions of re-
form aud economy-and the absolute necessity for
tho practical exercise Of economy, in the present
crisis of public affairs. At half past o'clock,
without taking question, the House adjourned
until Monday next
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-03

washington, CD 70,
In the Senate, MIR Wright presented a petition
from numerous citizens of New York, praying the
passage Of uniform bankrupt law
BY Mr. Wright, from the committee on finance
reported the bill from the House Of Representa-
tives, making an appropriation for The payment of
re evolutionary and other pensions, with amend
ments.
In the House, Mr. Graves of Kentucky. submit.
ted correspondence between himself and the
Post master General, in relation to MIR f. w.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-09


TRADE OF ALExANpRtA.-A commn.
n~ication has been addressed To the M r.
chants of Alexandria, in behalf of the cit
liens of Fauquier, Virginia, and others.
who project tho construction of a railroad
from Warrenton 10 Alexandra, or Fred
cricksbLrg, asking Information as to the
amount OF the agricultural end other pro-
ducts which find n market at Alexandria;
as also the principal sections Of country
whence these products are obtained with
other commercial statistics bearing upon
the point or subjec, in view.
In reply TO this communication, several
OF the leading merchants Of Alexandria,
state, that the average annual receipts of
corn and oats. at thai city, by wagons. is
at least $4,000 barrels OF each aud that
the grain trade Of the city, by water, is
one oiiis most important. The aggregate
oil flour received there, during the current
season, is estimated at over 200, 900 bar
rels. The whea, seeking tho same mar
ket, is supposed to be equal 10 900 900
bushels. AS TO the quarters whence these
products come, they are stated to be (as
regards -FOUR the %ncighboring mills, and
the counties Of Fairfax, Prince William,
about two-thirds Of Fauquier, and one.
half of Loudoun. The principal whoa,
trade of Alexandria is stated 10 be frtm
Maryland, and the lower counties OF Vir.
gInia, by the Potomac. The receipts Of
wheat last year, were 10000 bushels ;
of which about SO, 200 bushels were re.
ceiyed by water, and 10000 by wagons,
from the same section of Virginia whence
the wagon flour is received "principal.
ly from that quarter Of country bordering
On the road from Alexandra 10 Warren
tom As to the return trade Of Alexan.
drin, It's tonnage is estimated 10 be very
nearly equal to that ofthc receipts Bar
smare Patriot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-09

What is more hateful than a ~puppyhed
dandy a s.arched up ~n;ncompoopi a
witless ninnyhammerl a soft paved squirt
or an empty headed ass strutting with a
coxcomb's air, stepping like n wax doll on
wires, and talking as if the English lam
guage was too vulgar to be ~spokcnl We
saw one the other day, and from tho bot
tom Of our stomach we hoped we " Meier
should look upon his like again."
Thus he held forth.
"Foine weatheah this mawpiDg-d--
foine-think | shall doine at four and take
a DROVE to-day-just from New Yauwk
left my Arabs theah-regret il most ex-
ceedingly as | should be deloighted to
have the Misses -- roide out for thcah
health a. Wonder how the thehmome-
tab stands to day l-such a voluptuous at.
mospheah is most delicious-ah--l say
Petah,-- bring me a most deloighiiul
punch and chu segahs, will yoah?"--N.
T.. w. Repier.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-09
THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY o, 1910.

And you are welcome home, my boy
exclaimed bis father" snd | hope you
will never again leave u.s."
Edward hooked at Mary, who blushed
like a pcony.
!" see how the wind sets" said the
worthy Deacon" Come hfhcr Mary
Wordsworth"
MARY" said the Deacon" w must
look to you for security :hai Edward will
never play tTuant again"
tie pul her trembling hand into that Of
his son.
Edward has never been 10 sea since
He IS now a happy and prosperous farmer
and blessed with on ailrciionaso wife.
and three lovely children, be every year
welcomes the approach Of November
and reads in the Mercantile Journal, with
qualification, the Governors Procla-
nation for TuaNKseivISo-DAy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-09

ARTIFICIAL PALATE.-An artificial pa
late, made Of gold, und fitted to the intc.
rior Of the mouth so as to answer the pur.
poses Of a natural one, with regard to ar.
ticulation and swallowing, was made and
admirably adjusted by Dir. +. II. KNAPP,
dentist Of this city, sumo time since. The
patient--no longer a paticnt-caIlcd AT
our office on Saturday TO express his high
qualification at the happy result Of the
operation to which he Ind submitted with
out much hope Of relief. His utterance
was distinct-upon taking out the palate,
which can be removed and inserted at plea.
sure, his articulation was almost uninlclli-
gible. The experience Of a year or more
has tested the durability and the complete
success of the operation. We give this
notice with pleasure, not only us a just
tribute TO DR.. Knapp's skill, but also for
the benefit oil othcrs who may be afflicted
with the loss ola very valuable member
without knowing that art may replace it.
baltimore American.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-09
u ID .
A PORTRAIT.
DY J. PERcfvAL.
Her full dark

Her full dark curls
Were clustered on a brow Of ivory,
And fell in lavish wealth, shading a neck
Clear as an alabaster shrine, concealing
A ruby, that with soft sutiusion fills il,
As with a loving glow. Her face was kindled
By the quick glances of her large black eyes.
That flashed from underneath her arclline brow.
Like gems in caves; and yet there was a ~softnes.
At times, when shades Of thought stole over her
But in the happy consciousness OF beauty,
Her heart was all SO joyous, that her smiles
Gave a perpetual sunlight to her face,
So beautiful, TO see it was to love.
I could not choose but watch with earnest o. re
One of so perfect form and finished grace,
That those who moved around her were but f,ils
frightening the one sole diamond. When | look
On one so fair, must believe that Heaven
Sent her 10 kindness, lha, our hearts might wa.
ken
Toits own love'iness, and lift themselves
BY such alteration from a dark
And grovelling world. Such beauty should be
worshipped,
And not a thought Of weakness ar decay
Should mingle with the pure and halIowed
dreams,
In which it dwells before us. 1t should live
or, if it must pass away,
And lose one tint of It's now p%erfcc, brightness,
Let IT be hidden flom me, for the sense,
That all this glow must fade, falls on my heart
Like the cold weight of death.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-09

CuRTIs, in his remarks Oh the ear, says
that the use of warm night-caps is a Gus
tom certainly injurious TO the organ Of
hearing; and there can be no doub! that
deafness, arising from cold, is very often
caused by persons sleeping with the head
enyeloped in flannel. and in the day time,
even in the winter, going about with the
ears completely exposed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-09

The Editor Of the Philadelphia Little
Genius recently got into such a harty
laugh, that, to use his W words, he was
obliged TO "drop his pen and hold on
to his breeches to keep them from burst.
ing"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-01-09

Some poor, modest, old bachelor, who
has attained the twenty-eighth year OF bis
inlancy, has advertised in the Middle.
town fCt.) Sentinel, for a wife. The
Joke Of the matter is, that the lady is re-
quired 10 possess substantial charms"
This. we suppose, means about $4,000.
-BoSt. Daily Times.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-15
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
NEW YORK s1ARKETs-Dec 70.

CoTToN-Wlthin few days past there has been
much activity in the cotton Market and prices may be
considered as fully Is Ia of cent per lb higher than
those current in the early part of the week The sales
embrace $50 bales Upland and Florida at 9alO4, and
1900 New Orleans 9allc-making total for the week
Of $500 bales,
FLOUR MEAL--In tn e early part of thu week Their
was a steady good demand for Western Flour mostly
for the Eastern market and the West Indies and sales
to extent were made at 81 so for common brands
Genesee, and s. for round hoop Ohio. Yesterday how
ever there less activity, partly owing to the enhan
cod demanded by holders for parcels in STORE the
quantity afloat being now much reduced. Common
to fancy brands Genesee and Ohio may still be quoted
81 07a5; there but lte however, to be had at the
former price; Michigan is very and quotation
nominal Within few days 200 barrels Genesee have
been taken for export to Liverpool at 81 81. For
Southern there is but little inquiry. 100 barrels George
town sOld for export to the West Indies at s. 25; and
some Brandywine at S. so, both cash. Rye Flour is
shade higher, and know of none to be had at less
than SO % Corn Meal is without change. Export
from LIST TO 9th December-Wheat Flour 800 barrels
q PRovIstoNsBeef and Pork remain without chan %;
there fair retail demand for both descriptions to
supply the usual wants for city and ship Stores
Lard sells in bbls at 81 cents-in frkins, 10
Hams 10 l0t. Smoked Beef 8; and Beef Rounds 5sc.
Dressed Hogs have arrived very freely, and prices have
declined TO 5! cents Strictly prime Butter CONT
nues very scarce and wanted.
ToBAcCo-The market for all descriptions is dull, and
the few sales of Kentucky made this week indicate
decline in prices; few hundred hhds have been
shipped 10 Foreign ports on owners account. The
stock of Foreign is nOtlarge.
WooL-The stock of Foreign is much reduced, and
holders exhibit much frnnessi the demand, however,
is very limited; IS bales Montevdeo, and do Sheep
Skins have been sold on terms not transpired.
FREIGHFs-We have no change 10 notice to either
Liverpool or LoRdon. To Havre they continue dull.
ExcnANeE-Since the sailing the last packets there
has been little or nothing done In Foreign
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-15
PROSPECT US.

The Protestant community are unwilling in any
way to abridge the rights of conscience, and
hence are slow to believe, although it
has been publicly charged from the pulpit, and
in religious newspapers, that there is wen
arranged conspiracy to overthrow our free insh-
buttons; and that the Church of Rome, in aAi-
ance with the most despotic governments Of
Europe, is making extraordinary efforts to tis-
| seminate Romanism in the limited States, enter
tanning a hope that the time is near at hand
when the seat of its empire may be transferred
to this country. The arrogant pretensions Of
Bishop England and his associates, the acknOw-
lodged agents of foreign despots; their establish
ment at prominent points in the United States
of Catholic presses, conducted by their ablest
writers, and their open attempt, during the late
election, to consolidate Catholic voters as poli6-
cal body, constitute crisis, calculated to arrest
the attention of the American public; and,
warranting an examination into the truth
of these charges, and how far our civil institu-
tons may be affected by the purposes in question.
1t is believed that, as Romanism is a civil in
stitution, to discuss how far its predominanee m
the United States may affect our civil rights, and
abridge our religious privileges, belongs appro
priately to the political press. The undersigned,
therefore, proposes to treat it in its political
aspect, and to discuss its bearing upon SHr
institutions.
1t is proposed to render the Pilot valuable
commercial and political paper; to give to it
high moral tone, carefully excluding from its CO.
lumns everything which may be offensive to the
religious public. Important public documents,
and the leading speeches in Congress, on both
sides, will be given at length, and with the poht-
cal matter and news, published in a weekly paper
of double size, in quartz form, suited to binding,
constituting candid and impartial history of the
times, with an index carefully prepared for
future reference.
The Pilot will be free press-as far az
possible, without partisan bias; asserting at an
tunes the opinions of the editor with indepeR-
dence, yet dealing with fairness and candor w.
wards Political opponents. In asserting our
purpose to speak of Romanism as any other po-
litical influence, we by no means propose to de-
vote the paper exclusively to that subject. We
consider it political question, having most
important bearing upon institutions, aRb
believe that it should be discussed, that it may
be understood. We know that we have 10
encounter many prejudices, and particularly in
this community; but we are confident in our
hopes that patronage sufficient to defray the OK
pense of publication may be secured IN support
of the paper With this view this prospectus rs
submitted. Respectfully,
DUFF GREEN
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-15

FUGITIvE SLAVES IN VERMoNT.-The Legis'
lature of Vermont, has passed an act regulating
the proceedings ON claims for runaway slaves.
Its most important provisions are, saysthe Bos-
ton Traveller, that the claim must in all cases,
bepassed upon bya jury--that ifthe decision is a
gainst the claimant the alleged slave shall new
er again be molested upon the same claim, and
any subsequent arrest, or removal of the alleged
slave out of the state, under any process whatev-
er, shall be punished as kidnapping-that the
States attorney shall appear for the alleged
slave, receiving,his compensation from the State
that the alleged slave shall be entitled to sub
p@nas without charge-thatthec claimant, before
his claim is entertained, shall givea bond to the
State, in the penal sum of $1,000, conditioned to
pay all costs and expenses justly chargeable up
on him, two dollars a week for the support of
the alleged slave while in custody, and one hun
dreddollars to the alleged slave, besides his dam
ages, if the claim is not sustained-and finally
that any attempt to remove any alleged slave
without the authority of law shall be punished
with fine of $500 to the party aggrieved and
imprison ment in the state prison for not more
than ten years.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-15

| KENTUeKY.-The Legislature of Kentucky
assembled on the 9TH instant Governor Letch.
er's Message is chiefly occupied with state
ment of the pecuniary condition of the Common
wealth. The expenses of the State Government,
for the year ending October 10, have exceeded
the revenue collected and paid into the treasury
The estimation of the Second Auditor for the
ensuing fiscal year, anticipates deficit in the
revenue, as compared with the expenditures, Of
about seventeen thousand dollars. The Lex
ington and Ohio Rail Road Company is repre-
scented as in an unpromising condition The
State, its surety, has been obliged to nav the in
terest accruing on the several instalmcnts of its
present debt. The Governor states, that he has
entered into careful examination of the affairs
of the Company, and is of opinion that its whole
debt principal and interest, will have to be paid
by the Treasurer of the State, and that the
Company will never be able to pay back to the
Commonwealth even its present advances. He
therefore recommends that steps be at once ta-
ken te sell the road, and thereby indemnify the
State for past advances and present liabilities
The public deb incurred for public improvement
purposes, is S2,7s3,006, To meet this debt.
there is an accumulated fund Of stock in the
several banks of the State of $685., 400, which,
taken from the actual debt, leaves the sum of
S1,7s5,60O. For the payment of the principal of
this, no provision has yet been made by the Lee
gislature. The Governor is in favor of the dis
tribution of the proceeds of the public lands
among the several States. He also favors the
establishment of a National Bank. The Mes
sage concludes with recommendation to the
Legislature to provide by law for an earlier
election of members of Congress, to meet the
contingency of called session after the inaugu-
ration of General Harrison.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-15

q. In another col umn will be found anappea
to the public from the Managers of the Society
for the relief of INDECENT Sick. We would call
the especial attention of the humane to the
CLAIMS presented. The sufferings Of those who
are in INDECENT circumstances during the inelem
ent season ofwinter, is painful enough; but wher
sickness is added to dcstitution, their suffering.
are increased tenfold. To the benevolent we
would say for, and In the language ofthe Man
ayers, s'Remember that the children of humanity
are united to you by the ties of humanity, and
when you consider their misery, you will doubt
less be induced on the present, as on former
occasion, to commissorate their condition, and
by pouring into our treasury of your abundance
enable us to be Almoners of your bounty, to re,
lieve their wants.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-15

A House OF ONES owN.-To those of the mid
die walks of life we would say, E'beware of the
indulgences of house of ones own" 1t is Of
ten one of great expense, not las is enormously
believed of economy. True, it may not be, in
the outset, very heavy purchase, scarcely
amounting its former rent; but when 'sthe house
is O,a' oacn," we fondly think, go it wants this
reom papered, and the other painted, and trel-
lice run up here will make it quite delightful;
and it is our otOn, we may as well at once
have these small alterations made, and then we
can enjoy them. So long as we continued to rent
the house, we never should have thought ofspend-
ing money another's property; but really these
additions will be made at very little cost, and
we shall have the comfort of them all our lIves.o
The otonerS, perhaps, do not ask themselves
whether, while yet they rented the same house,
it needed papering, painting, or trellice, to en-
nance its comforts; but, indulging in the common
error, add one expense upon another; in the dis
guiso OF comforts, till each revolving year they
find that their improvements" have run up ac-
counts, which still require a sum as large as rent,
TO pay them. Few of the innocent irad,agenctes
of work-a-day life are such expensive toys as is
ga house of our own"
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-15
RosrnN MARKET-nen. u.

CorroN-Considerable has arrived this week, mostly
on manufacturers account; the Market as it regards
sales and prices, remains much the as last week
FIsH-Considerable sales ofGrand Bank Cod at So 80
S2,5S
since our last review.
GRAIN-There is but little Corn in market, and prices
are a shade better. Sales Of yellow Com $40, and
white soc per bushe
HIDEs-sae of a few hundred st Domingo IA a l4!c;
1000 a 1900 Southern and Western at l3c per lb mos.
MoLAssEs-Considsrabe sales of distilling have Ia
ken place this week, and the market closes ad-
vance of kc pc gallon.