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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

A FEMALE SOLDIER. TIE Glamour du Haul
Rhen reates:-"Ihere is at Colnar wou,an
who is with difficulty able to obtain the
means of existence, but whose exuaordina.
~ life should make her an object Of interest.
She was born at Colmar in 1888. Her father
was II sergeant, and her mother one of the set.
tiers of his regiment. Her father was killed dur
ing the campaign OF Calabria and her mothers
head was carried away by cannon ball at The
battle of Fleurus. In 1902, our heroine married
the drum ma or Of the Old demi brigade, named
Girard. She beca me, like her mother, a suttler
and entered Spain with the division of General
Donnadieu. Sic was present at the taking OF
Saranossa, then passed into Portugal and return
ed to Barcelona, at which time she had eight
Sons who all entered The army. From Bnrcelo,
MIA she went into Austria, aud was wounded by
u lance at the battle Of Wagram. She pres
emf at the taking of Vienna, and was subsequent
ly in garrison at Naples for several mouths. She
then returned TO Spain with her husband, who
was decorated al The ing OF Girona, at which
she assisted, carrying on this occasion IA mtsket,
and fighting with the troops. She next accom-
panied the expedition to Russia and was rect
oned among the 25 who remained after the ia
nous retreat, out of four hattallions of 1000 each.
She was present mt Courbevoie on the re or. ani
cation OF her regiments and was engaged in the
affnrs Of Chnons, Troyes, Bar. sur Auhe, and
Brienne.-She followed the Emperor with her
husband TO The island OF Eliza, and was ut the
battle Of Waterloo. in 1915, her husband was
| made adj ntant in the artillery. In 1928 she ac
compuned him TO Spain, and saw him killed be
tween Barcelona and Gracin. On her return
TO France in 1925, she married sergeant ma
! ior, named Warm, and accompanied him on the
expedition to Africa, in whrh all her sons were
engaged. She lost her husband and two OF her
sons, one of whom drim-ninjor, and the
other master ola band during this expedition,
and was twice wounded herself. she returned
to her native Town last year, hut has hitherto re,
sisted every attempt to excite sympathy by max
ing her history known. A subscription b as been
opened for her at Colmar. p,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

Important From jamaica Intelligence from
Jamaica has been received al New Orleans mp
TO The 5th OF June. On the Goth Of May serious
riots occurred at Falmouth, between party Of
negroes, aided, it is said by ii Baptist minister,
named Ward, and n delachinent OF police.
Claiming that the negroes were indented appren.
tees, the officers attempted TO take them from
the plantation of Mr. Ward, who har''ored them
under The impression that they had been recent
~ cuut,,red from u SLAYER and were entitled to
liberty The civil posse failed to capture The
Africans u company of troops was sent against
them. fight ensued, the troops were repn'sed
and the commander and 10 OF his men were
wounded. After this an overwhelming iorce
was sent from Kingston, another engagement
,ooL nlace. and the (ricnns ana their friends
were overcome, about 100 Of Them being killed
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

VALUE OF SHEEp.-A writer in the New
York Journal of Commerce, states that in four.
teen States of the Union there are 1887, 1913
sheep, yielding nearly 100000 pounds of
wool, valued IN 1896. Grom an average of ten
years Mt $2l 1884, GOO. In the whole State of
New York, there were 4 300 ,S79. We wish we
had farm, Major; and if we had, wouldn't we
have a LOT of sheel9
Ten thousand sheep were aeeced in one day
in Nantucket. That island is great Tor wool and
whalers
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

TERMs-THE CALEpoNIAN will be published
weekly at $500 per annum, or at ST. so if paid in
advance. If paymenti is made within six months
from tho time of subscribing it will be considered
as advance pay. No paper will be discontinued
until all arrearages paid, except the option
The publisher
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published otherwise they will be inserted till for
bid and charged accordingly.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

UPPER CANADA. j. may be remembered
that, some time in January last, one Livingston
Palmer was arrested in Upper Canada, charged
with distributing ''patrot' commissions. and en-
deavoring TO enlist recruits fora new rebellion.
He has recently heen tried for high treason,
fonnd puil,v. and sentenced 10 death. He il
said 10 lie an American, from Vermont.
One Hiram Mum has also been tried Tor The
same offence and in like manner found guilty
and sentenced IN. Y. Com. ADV.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

TIE CRoPs.--During the past week our Tar
mers have been actively engaged in securing
their grain crops, and although in n few ins'ah
COS ths nildew has somewhat blgL,od the crops
We, GENERALLY speaking. thew will be abundant>
,he e fields will be SET anil well headed with
large grain-Wilmingt ton Dcl) Gazette,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

should not wash before dinner?' Let him that
is filthy be filthy st,' returned the professor e.
Soon after, the summons 10 dinner arrived. 'Can
you prove from scripture that we Should not o.
hey that summons? 'Yes--'Let him that is up
on the house top not come down.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

yne Iyoryest.-Our Farmers in this vicinity
h.ue.comrnenced c,uting their rye, which will
nrodnce generally more than an average crop.
fine rain fell last night, which will be OF
great service TO the growing crops OF oats, corn
and potatoes Troy Whig, Thursday. O. Ftf'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

DreGJfm-Two men are said to have quar-
relied on Saturday AT Dallei,'s soap, factory on
the Ridge Road. and during The struggle one of
them was forced into IA vat OF boiling liquid, and
after lingering many hours in great agony, died
during the night.-PhI National Gazette.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

and wounded ana the leaders taken prisoners.
Many of the Baptist preachers had been arrested
and ordered 10 leave The Island, mt the date OF
The latest accounts.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

CIRcAssrA.-These gallant horsemen have oil,
tanned new triumphs over their Russian invad
ers. Nine forts had fallen in their power. In
that of ST.. Nicholas, they put 1000 Russians 10
the sword, giving no quarters.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21
LORD DURHAM-BRITIsH WINGS.

LORD DURIlAM-BRITISH WIGS.
The loco foco papers for few weeks pas
have adopted new name for the opponents o
The nistraiion-British Uhigs. So pueril'
und iupffective do we consider it, that we have
not noticed it before. Why it is applied TO the
wings we have no explanation, and are n a loss
TO understand in what serse it is used Bur i
tho Van Burenites are disposed to cross the
ocean for name, by Which TO call their oppo
nens, the hitter can do the same and have one
that will apply with great propriety to The sup.
porters Of the Observation-Disclosures TO.
RIES.
In the language of Col. Johnson, the Vice
President Of the United Suites, Gen. Harrison
was, during the last war with Great Britain
longer IN actual service than any other general
o6icer;' 'caS, perhaps, ottener IN actual service
than any one cfMem, and neuer sustained de.
! feat James Madison, President of the United
States in his message to Congress, Dece mher
9TH, 1913, in speak ng Of the Northwestern ar.
my, stated that
THE officer commanding the north ,cesiern ar
my, (4drrison) transferred The ,0ar Mithcr Ito
Canada and rapidly pursuing Me hostile troops,
fleeing acith their associates, forced general &C
ton, phich quickly Terminated in the defeat Of the
British and dispersion offhe savage force. The
result IS signalty honorable 10 MAJOR CENTRAL
HARRISON, by ,Oiiosc MILITARY TALENTS IT, WAS
PERFORMED
Hence, 1t is hot surprising that General Hur'
rson is now as he ever has been since the last
war an object or SANDER and ridicule by the
loyal subjects of Great Britain. And as the
loyal subjects Of Van Buren, manifest the same
feelings, and are not whit behind them in abu.
sing the old Hero, it is but justice to call Them
British Tories! Van Buren's sons have been
Toasted and caresSed at n Barren CoUR r; he
aLorns his home with French Furniture, and
French table Ornaments dimes from service
of GOLD PLATE-and rides in mn imported BRlT.
ISL Coach! The leading measure of his admin.
isration, which he says is adopted by % out of
81 tory monarchial governments of Europe, his
friends buchanan and Walker,) admit, will re-
duce the ,cages offabor to the BRITIsH STAN
pARD!
MIR Van Buren, is decidedly British is his
feelings. What AMER ICAN would not blush to
see this proud republic so down upon its knees,
in the person of its executive, TO any
nation ia the world, and much less to a suborcli
nate officer Of monarchy? Mr. Van Buren, has
done il, After it was understood that the Earl
Of Durham, formerly Governor Of the Canndas
was to return to England and ut a time when
the whole country, of every party felt indignant
ut The outrage that hal been perpelrated by
Mority OF the British Government in Canada,
OH American citizens, on board the Caroline AT
Scholosser, Mr.. Van Buren, sent to Lord Dur
ham the following letter, which was published
in the London Times, ministerial laper Dec.
10Th.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

PRooF, FROM HoLY WRIr.--It was said at
Professor b -4--, that he could bring text OF
scripture to prove any thing and every thing;
Two indiyiduls laid a bet on the subject, and
meeting The Professor. on the terrace Of friends
house, the skeptical gentleman said TO him, Can
you give me a text Of scripture to prove chat !
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21
WAsHrNeroN, October 26. 1888.

My Lord, Having been informed that 1t is
your intention TO pass through portion OF
the United States on your return 10 England,
embrace the occasion to express 10 your Lord
ship the great satisfaction ] should experience
If your arrangements allowed OF your visit being
extended to this city. The friendly sentiments
entertained 10y my fellow citizens towards your
self, and also towards the people of Your roun-
try, will, doubt not, prompt a sincere desire
on their part to render your sojourn among them
agreeable 10 Yourself, as am sure il would be
hralifying to them. For my own part will
esteem myself happy if by your presence here
shall be afforded tie opportunity OF manifest.
ing to your Lordship personally the sincerity
with which share in those sentiments.
am, with very distinguished considerations
your Lor,!ship's most obedient servant,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

| The following is an extract from an addi ess
delivered by General Harrison, in 1881, before
the Hamilton County (Ohio) Agricultural ssoci.
ely:
"Fhe encouragement Of agriculture, gentle.
fnen, would he pruiseworlhy in any country: in
our country it is particularly so. Not only TO
multiply the means aud enjoyment of life, but
ms giving greater stability and security TO our po
cnl inslluitons.--ln all ages and in all coun,
tries, 1t has been observed that the cullvalors Of
tie soil nie those who are least Wiling to part
with their rights, and submit themselves to The
will OF a master. have 10 doubT, also, that IL
tns'e Tor agricultural pursuits, Is The best means
OF tliscIpnlnS the ambition Of those daring spir
It's who occasionally spring up in HE world, 10
defend or to destroy the liberties of their fellow
men, rs the principles received fom education
or circumstance may tend. AS long the len
ders of the Roman armies were taken from The
plough. to the plough they were willing TO
turn. Never, in the character of general, forget
ting the duties of the citizen, and ever ready to
exchange the sword and the trunphul purple,
Tor The hoinely veslnents of the husbandmrn.
The history this far. famed republic is full
OF instances OF this kind; but none more remark
able than our own age and country have produc
Ell. The iacinaIions Of power and the trGppings
OF command were AS much despIsed, and the ell
Joyn'ent OF rural scenes 81 of rural etnploynents
as highly priced by our Washington, as by Gin.
cinnatus or Reguus. AT the close of his glori.
Gus military career, he says. Il am preparing 10
return to that domestic retirement which it is
well known left with the deepest regret and
for which have not ceased to sigh through II
long and painful alseuce.''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

"The yetp of panic, ruin and distress, is now
ovcrsHreadng the land, and doing lis base and
dirty work of Islander upon the character Of our
country. Where is the panic aud distress to be
found? Where It will always be found: among
the PENNYLESS LOAFERS OF YOUR
commandments Speech.
This is the Spirit OF Van Bnrenism without
disguise; because the farmer complains when he
is obliged TO sell his produce at the bare cost OF
raising, because the mechanic complains when
he has been thrown out of employment mud in.
jured by the vicissitudes of the times, produced
by the bad management of the government, be.
cause the aborng classes generally sorely uf
fcted by The misrule OF those who should pro-
tect industry, we are to he insuled by such ma.
hobs Duncan, anil called 'the pennyless loaf.
ers OF the country Let us then. show these
Infamous officeholJers, who roting upon
our hard earned money, that our votes shall new
er be counted 10 sustain men in office TO lord il
over us--nor given 10 support an administration
whose aim is to make MS pennyless loafers, like
the half starved population of Europe, while
our office holders who should be our servants
openly insult and abuse US in our poverty and al
Fiction.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-07-21

His EXceilency the Earl of Durham, &c.
Freemen of Vermont! what contempt is here
shown for the POPULAR feeling existing at The
time this was written! The 'presence of his Lord
ship would give great satisfaction, to Mr. Van
Buren,, aud afford an opportunity of manifest
ing the sincerity of his 'friendly feelings, not
withs,andng the very distinguished considera :
tons that his Lor,lship's Government had
kniyh,ed the hero Of the bloody band that muir
cered American citizens, on board AN Amer
can vessel in American waters, which was sem
in flames over the falls of Niagara!
We might produce further evidence 10 show
that Mr. Van Buren, is .4ntt. American, in his
Feeling. but have not time this week.. Yet we
cannot help noticing the Anti American feeling
AS manifested by the administration press to-
wards General Harrison. The testimony OF
Madison whole re election was opposed 10y Var
Buren,, is sufficient evidence that the old here
deserves the honor the Wing party seek to be-
stow upon him; and that the loco tocoS IN anu
sing him as they do, only exhibit the same
feelings that were manifested by the opponent
of the last war; AS contemporary says, 'the'
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-05-22

h1mpSou Joseph 5
Thomas Io1 A
Timer ~ lessee
It1faIt David :
81 y
1rfner ttn
Tailhon
. TuIuer John
Thornton D
Ycnpiefon : IA
Thomne lsabe'
uckor Rosnurh
Wand rburr chn
Vaughn james
Nineeflin Johnson
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-05-22
q - Editor 81 lhe -

-
Sm-From the proceedings 81 recent g l1g
meeting at Satarlia, which see published u gre
Yazoo Banner, Il appears that some misap hen-
sion is entertained by some Of our why brethren
in relation 10 the nomination Of stsss Senator.
made in this city, and suggestion IS made thai
comfy convention Should act upon The subject:
wish sir, tia. yOu would inform those gensle-
men that 80 far as am concerned % that polna1k-
ton l heartily concur IN their 81 ggssli1ns eaa
would be much grati6ed that the Wigs he
county generally would il some wy express their
sentiments upon the nomination, and 4 they dsem
i, expedient in order 10 secure lheclecnon g
Wing Senator, recommend The name 81 some g
person Tor that Office. will not only mos seF-
fully give place TO him, but viii give him hsaft
and industrious support. And an sure HAT re
members of the Tippecanoe Club eho have le
minated me will concur with me 10 thls desire,
for their uniform representa- tona % NE hege oeeR
that they sought no individual pfese tnaes', ees
looked only to the election 81 : " he Sc natQE
As to division Q. dissentions a. Iank ss RS
card that as wholly OUT Of tie qaeslionin nas-
ter in which I am concerned, tor most lns
flexible political sentiment with ne thas VII
under no ciremnstsness fail 70 be al seaa1 3
act in any honorable manner that Wi tend g pro-
ducs in the Wing ranks thar order and kar1logy
which Is so essential 10 our success and the as
turbinp Of which / have 80 uniformly opposed and
deprecated Il Is neither egotistical o. inaproper
in me to say thai I believe have yet % see me
man who stands before me in the desire e see
union and harmony in our forces, and saeElnef
and compromise resorted to whenever i u neees-
sary for the good Of the holy canSe.
In this instance you are we'll aware that II was
only at the repeated solicitation Of several polIt'-
cal friends, and the subsequent nomination OF oul
Tippecanoe Club, that consented to run as the
whig candidate for the ofhce in question And
now state publicly, as have before done y 81 9.
stance, and have repeatedly remarked IN yonl
presence, that / shall regard Discrimination OF
the part Of the wings generally Of the county e
aeouiesce in the nomination, as an insuperabls
objection to my continuing candidate. With
ON, that concurrence / win not relax title
whatever effort may be at my command n TN
.nnnort Of the candidate and the cause and Wit
il Twill feel entered and emboldened tospre
myself to the people in the name Of the people, .
,bs use Of Ell honorable meansto further thel
,v,.hes by endeayoring TO secure my own elee
,;an = yyhie Senator can and will be elected
1910 fears Of thar, for see the wings OF 2
400 are awake to their interests Il Y only necss
sary that we act upon the principle whien aess
.,sst the Wigs Of satartia, lahom know g
GOOD and truel ~ susior IF ths r asgs5oT &c so
d TIE Uaioa.' w.. ot,, ssr,,
r. ABBEY
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-05-22
May Is, 1910.
cor EsRoND &c.

Bv request Of JUDeE Barr TALE, "e Rsss
r,,bliei,y 10 the following lengthy coSespon-.
5enee. 10 the exclusion Of other more ias
,erestinp matter, for the infofmaiiou Ct or
readers IL This distfici. C information they
can gather from the Governors EsHly' 'eg'
we are unable 70 gain any re y a'asne
10 this document next
NH ErcsIJencv a a. Jle.A1it
of tie Slate 81 issitsipf
The andersi gned members Sc aE e
a. fenia Judicial District. 81 tie 8 lai alofe
said, respectfully replssen unto
callencq. that They are anx lons Jol
lency should take into cons sfa TOO s1e
tine designated Ior holding hs e scllen res
JUDGE aud District Attorney 81 Dls
ffief aforesaid Tie time nos M
ON by vouF ExcellencY will BE- entirety E-
convenient, and unless changed may be
frauuht with the most lloubles1I7 eonse
nuencee. The day fixed upon Isl your *.
ceIlency Is the first MONDAY d NeFe
next. the very day 81 ed 5y law foi s.s
inc If Court sc j AGO Count, hick cons
prised Ia said district. Nov nan.
ifest that returns cannot Be had llen lAe en'
tire district, and the sacce stu eaaalAaies
receive their comm ssIons l
title the CITIZENS of Razoo Counts re
benefit Of the fall tenn oi IFe.sIt eoeE'
matter sc immense mpof anee g Iham
this peculiar crisis An0ihe o. Reel'
fully suggested Is ynar excel s. 1aa'
constitutional objections been
% The length of lime faF lich oHl lskrst
ienev has been Dlease1 ia install de lIese
incuinbenis. Whether these ZONE
scfapIes Be riehl 81 wrong n 20 yoa
petitioners fo determine, 1lt 10 & tae3 s4sa.
they fear The result Nill BE- eaaal.g ca.sa'
tons The public print oage noised las6
abroad, and hey mus aece sain 81 f
81 less ue hl VIII he canin
consequences viii he hal dis alEaae eIe
1istrs cd and severely eppfesse COM '.9.
ly. nil s yet more heasiIg hurihsnee Nla
sxpenssts i ion. lho persons e. g
indomenls rendered against lien 81 q
eresons i'd ;eiaEy, vii Be induced seheliaH
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-05-22
SPEcIAIl lIEssAgE

10 he Ssaaie 81 lhe Slate D .gis.lssippi.
In pursuance of the request contained in
the Resolutions Of lie Senate have the
honor % state, thar John "a Raw In ESQ.
forwarded 10 me from Canfons on the 28th
day Of December, 1899, his resi- natlon IS
District AttoFney 81 the Seventh Judicial
District. HIS letter of esignation s here:
s i'll transmitted 0n.the 9Th DAY 81 ann
arr. ls40 issued Wrils difecsed % tile seE
eral Sherifs d the Distrie eqniflng them
10 hold an election On the irsl Monday and
day following b November. $40 Tor Dis
trict Attorney OF the Sevellfh y udiclal Dis
trict q Oil the pacancy occasio ned by tlle rs-
sfrnafion 81 ohm II Rawlings, ESQ ter
Andrew 4aYs. sq. District ATTORNEY u SAID
Disificf 70 continue 81 flee unti Gle eeez
ion ordered sha nave been held ana DE
hen elected dnly
The Section 81 the 5lh Arli q Tue
consgtu on provides that acancle
MOI aed Tor l5is Constl tatie
be fitted such The
ln ~ ecordane
clause Gre Le luIe hs "a
passed
rs h ST
pabte As llo1
lla en
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9i en aeIe9 aaI aaNe asl.
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