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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

HUNTERS LoDGEs. Some persons have de-
med the existence Of these associations, against
which the resident of the United Suites has
thought fit TO issue his proclamation. There is
sOOd evidence however, that there actually exists
on The Canadian frontier so netting like an organ
N2ed preparation for interference with the affairs
Nl our ighbors across the border. The follow
mg advertisement appeared in the Detroit Free
ffess, shortly after the Proclamation.
H. G. EAGLE, CHAPTER SIS, w. DIVIS.
W lON-The Eagles will meet this evening
Of the old Rendezvous 10 take into consideration
the extraordinary Proclamation of His Excelleucy
NE PlesideRt of the United States, and make
ne necessary arrangements for protecting them
selves against both foreign and domestic aggres
son. Punctual attendance is requested at 7 o.
clock
u. X4wce, G. G. Master.
H. Wona4, J. G. Sec'y.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

Worcester at the time of the Cattle Show, in that
county, few days since He was invited TO at
tend and favored the company with short and
appropriate speech, which is highly spoken Of by
the farmers who were present. MIR Webster main
tanned that the high lands of New England should
be appropriated to stock-to beef-to woodland
the dairy That it is better for 20 exch ange
these articles at the South for grain, than 10 be-
come very extensively grain-growng people.
History shows that the grain growing countries are
poor and their soils deteriorate. In England the
great agricultural wealth is on the hoof, and their
stock is the great source ofmprovement.
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Sa ed icfne,

A ROMATIC ammo. alcohol, Chlorls Fin ?,
N Fluid Magnesia, Aqua. Anu a Com aud qua,
Sps. Rosemary, lOduFot Of Mer. nozorcon. T. Sa..
saparia Ext Logwood, 30. Lcusce, Musk, S,rych
niue Prepared Chalk, Tsp Caianiu, Best Lsneets,
Syr. Nip Shells, Breast Pipes Nursing Bottles, Ger.
got Root, Cough aud Worm Lotenges Poof Mans
Plaster, Verdigr:s, OIL Of Almonds, Balm Of Colum
bia 10 prevent and remedy ia illness 81 TO keep tho
hair from becoming gray and Antique OIL, Bears
Oil, aud q. Victoria OIL, 20 render the hair soft
and silky and the head free irpm dandruT, Hays
Imminent, superior article Tor piles Also, all
Other articles kept by country druggists.
For sale by LUTHER JEWETT.
ST. JohnsbuTy Plain, Oct. hSiI. 22ltf
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

Revolutionary Ciaims.-In compliance with the
resolution of the Legislature, we learn that the
Governor has appointed HENRY STEVENS, Esq ,
of Barnet, president of the Vermont Antiquarian
Society0 to investigate the facts, and ascertain
whether this State has just claim upon The gov
eminent Of the United States, for expenses incur
red during the Revolutionary War We think the
appointment judicious one. Mr. SIS acquaintance
with the early history of the State, derived from
the numerous early documents in his possession
will afford him essential aid in prosecuting this i'm
portant investigation Watchman.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02
NH e n. i m % 9
JOHN HOLMES ESTATE.

JOIIN HULWE Ed 10 I II u
FENtlE Subscribers having been appointed by the
II Hon. Probate Court for the District OF Gale
donna, commissioners, TO receive, examine, and ad
Just the claims and demands of all persons, against
the Estate of JOHN HOLMES, late of Ryegate,
in SAID district, deceased, represented insolvent,
and the OF six months from the 10Th day OF
September being allowed, by said Court, to the
creditors of said deceased, to exhibit and prove
their respective claims before us-Do give notice.
that we will attend to the duties of our appoints
menl at the dwelling house of widow Margaret
Holmes, in Ryegate, in said district, on the sd
day of February at o'clock, forenoon, on said
day. WALTER HARVEY. Commissioners
AARON WESSON, 5 00''''
RYegate, Sept II, 1871. ZS2w3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

! - on, in defence of the Veto rover
rbo Star Is ou' ,aa, feo,ure in our Constitution
Os only mOnD'' .on;ed from the British Cons'itu'
md which was 10y =, defiance the will of the peo-
loo. TINS .sa rs by their immediate Representa-
+, ,'S s tn. will of ."o.s1 20,
,he ESecu"'o ,;Le British institutions well enough
s,-uor % "" oonied by Republic Such things
10 see the" 'Or i, ~ the democracy Of locofocosm
however, ", ,be way, is despOlio j" fact and demo
which, W =, ,rolesson, to deceive
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02
Tea mR III OFses.

A LARGE pair Of TEAM HORSES, perfectly
N sound, kind aud handy, tor sale low Pay.
meni be made in teamng humber, or any
kind &C produce, rr in Wheciwrighi WORK. II oot
SOLD -aca th2Y wih he -, very c6eRp Ga tbs com
Jog winter iuqui'a- uf
w LOCRE
Lyndon, October ~, issi. &2oi
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02
9O, 900 pounds Stove Pipe and
Sheet EPOsR.

Fg1HE subscriber has recently received $1,000
q pounds thin Sheet Iron, manufactured Eng
land TO order for Vermont market, which will be
sold in sheets for cash; on three months credit
IN Stove Pipe.
Merchants can have stove pipe delivered at their
respective stores per order at satisfactory p,ices.
q. r. FYLER.
Brad ford, VT Nov !, lS42 222w3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

FIeHrINa CANDLE. HT.-Shortiy after the
commencement of the last war tax was laid on
candles in Great Britain. a Scotch wife in Green
ock remarked to the chandler, Paddy Macbeth,
that the price raised, and asked why. 'Tis
a owing to the war;, said Paddy. The war; said
the astonished mairon; gracious me! they 60
ing to fight by candle light.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02
ROGER ENOs' ESTATE.

NNTE the subscribers, having been sppoinis ed by
w the Honorable the Probate Court Or ths
District Of Orleans, commissioners % receive, eK-
anime and adjust the claims add demaaSt Of Ell
persons, against the estate of
ROGER ENOS, ESQ.
late Of lrasburgh, in said District, deco aea nud
a'so all claims and demands enhthitad 10 oaast
thereto; and six months from M. day Of The date
hereof, boing allowed by said Court lar that puf.
pose, we do therefore hereby bive notice thar We
will attend Ia tho business % cor apPoirtmont, AZ
tho dwelling house OF sabtn helatn, "a ltashurEh,
IN said Disuic, ON The last TUESDAY Of November
and second Monday Of March next a. I'D o'cipok,
a. NJ each of sad days
ELIJAH CLEVELAND,
GEO. e.. WEST, CONS, wsioaers.
JESSE COOPER,
Dated, this Is day Of Sept isfi 22i %
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02
YES! STOVESs

TNNIlE subscribers ars prepared 70 ofss 10 ~,
D. public the following kinds, viz
iiAYwARbs COOK, 2 sixos
fASKEE NoTIoS, or thu elevated Ovon, Cook q
sizes;
30 inch, 2, 2 l.2, and . feet BoS stoves
ALSO,
PARLoR, of different styles, some u which are ne
pretIiest pattern ever invented.
They invite all who IN want % Stoves IN ssii
and see. Prices will be made Sa 10 sui ths sur
chaser.
CHANDLER q BROWN
Peachain, Oct. "a, ls4i. Min
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

Sickness AT New ORLEANS. A letter from q
gentleman in New Orleans dated Oct. 18th says
that the ravages Of yellow fever are not at all a
bated, that strangers suffer dreadfully. He says
that of several companies of passengers which have
arrived in vessels, every one has died,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02
n3IGHTON MAkKET-sIonday, o.. 95.

From the Boston Parrot.
a. market 800 Beef Cattle, 1900 Stores, oIoO
sleep, and O7O Swine.
PRIcEs-Beef Cat,le-A small advance was ef'
f,siod aud we auo;o TO correspond. We quote
frst quality Ri % 5 10 ;-sooond quality 10
u 90; thud quality "A.
Baueng CNtilo-Choice lois Of moss cattle tar
On AZ y. We qdoIo mess, 81 %, No l, $,
No ., 25Q.
s,1res--Two year old So ~; three years old,
Sl3 . q.
Sheep-Dull, mad prices low; we noticed sales
at 10, %, AZ, 90, e. to . 20.
Svino-.Sacs quick at small advance. Lots TO
paldie, , 1 4 ) foe 5ows and Ia for Barrows
~ retail from to 3 9.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

NOrICB.-AIl persons in favor OF organizing
Lyoem for the coming winter on the Plain, nrs re
quesied to meet at he School House, on Tuesday
UhisJ evening st 7 o'clock.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

Contrary to the tenor of our intelligence
oHIO' I r,ho election in this State, the 'oeos
LOST week re-" majority in each branch of the L's''a'
ta'' r w." ''r ooouar vote is said to be Wing
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

New az extensive Assortment OF
EALLAND WINTER GOODS.
Shedd and Jcwett
lEAVE just received, aud are now opening,
Il n heavy stock 81 rich and elegant GOODS.
comprising n variety of articles Of superior style
and quality not usually kept in country stores
FOR LADIES CLOAKS, DRESSES, &c.
Lcsue Aapaeca-silk warP--double and single
width;
do do cotton warp;
Silk warp Indiana Cloth;
Silk warp Camblei,en; blue black Thibet Cloth:
Cashuanci; plain end igUren Aiepino;
Plain and figured 'Houslin dc Lame;
Satin Stripe do do
Plain aud printed Saxony Cloths;
Plain aud figured Merinos; Parametts;
Goats hair Gambler;
Rich plain and figured Silks:
French, English and American CalicoeS;
Rich Saim Stripe Chally, Silk, and Mouslin dc
Laine HandkrrcbIofs;
Bonnet and Cap Ribbons, Bonnet silks;
Chaiy and Mo,sn dc Laine Shaws;
Large heavy Paid Shaw!s, &c.
CLOTHS, sc.
Super6ne, black, blue black, brown md blue green
English aud German Broadcloths;
Medium and bow priced blue black, blue green Ad
Glade;
Mulberry and Oxford mixed Am BIoadeioths,
SuperGno aud medium blue black, lavender, brown
and Oxford mixed Cassimcres;
Diamond anil plain Beaver Cloths, heavy Pilot
Rich figured Velvet Vesling, plain do, plain and
figured Sstin do;
Mobar and common worsied do.
Grey lambs wool AID MeIino Shirts, elastic wrist
Berlin & owes, Buc kskin do, super Italian Ora
watts, common do.
DOMESTIC GOODS. &C.
Exeter, ex ira family, Appleton and other kinds OF
stout 5n.etngs Dover ID. aud III add MerrimAc
do; Drilling, Cotton Flannel, Ticking, Striped
ShirtinE, bleached do cotton Y ara cotton Bat
ling, Wicking, &c. Mats and hearth Rugs, hemp
Carpeiing
SHOES, 81.
French and common Kid walking shoes, French
and e,m. KID TIES aud slips; do low priced miss.
es and childrcns Shoes gaiter Boots, plain and
figured India Rubber; lined Rubbers.
FURS. "a
Outer, fiuirn, and MuskIat Caps; Muffs; Bosss--
Russia Dog Collars, Fur trimmings for Ladies
Cloaks
H.7RLi WARE and CUTLERY; CROCkERI
IND GLASS WARE; GROCERIES, &c.
Younn dyson and Souchong Teas. 81 Domingo,
Java and Porto Cabello Coffee, Resins, Eng.
Curnnts, L. Sugar, Fibers, Pecan Nuts, Mal-
NUS castanna NoIs, &c. &c.
LE9THER
so,s and uoper Leather and Cali Skins.
81 JobusbuTy Plain, Oct 10, ls4i. x2oR
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

The fieuds of Van Buren, have bnd meeting
in Phil .dolphia 10 bring him our as candidate ior
tho Presidency.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

,.,ofoco vote in Pennsylvania is some
u l"' ,os. than last year, and yet they carry
'hou s''" h. $4,000 majority What Tremendous
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02
FUR, otter and Seaa Gap

AVOR sale cheap. Also a good ASSORTMENT %
II HATS. Il. OVER StIOks, ladies slips.
and walking Shoes. J. JEWEfT & CO.
Barnet October 10, l5Ai. x9O
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stray sheep.

GtAME into the enelosgrs " the sobsul.lsf
~ bout the FIRST Of Sept hvc arty sheep. raa
owner IL heFeby requested 10 pruts proPsriy, Fny
charges aud take them awry
PAUL HOUGHToN
Lyndon, Oct. ~, tS4I. 241~9
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

At tho Wing Convention, held at Concord, N.
ii. last week, Enos Stevens, of Charlestown, was
nominated as the Wing candidate for Governor,
at the ensuing election. Henry Hubbard, Hart
ford Co nventionist, is the Iocofoco candidate
The fever still RACES furously at Vcksburg.-
The Sentinel of the 18th says, sswe heard of 20
cases yesterday, and ME decidedly Of the opinion
that the disease is greatly on the increase"
We regret to learn that the Hon JOHN FORSYTH.
the Secretary of State under Mr. Van Buren's Ad-
minstration, died at Washington. He had been
sicH for some time with bilious fever.
According to the official documents, the quaint
ty Of tea imported into the United States in the
year ending Sept. 80, 1910, 10 1891 476 pound,
valued at 5,4I7,58 dollars During the same
period the coffee imported "a 1886 095 pounds
| valued at S,564 222 dollars. To this must be added
2626, 1863 pounds of cocoa bich cost 161 $3.50 do
lars. 1t thus appears that the value ofthese neces
sarieS of life, imported into this country, was up
wards of fourteen millions of dollars
A public dinner was given to Mcleod at Mon
treal on the Goth of October, the particulars OF
which given in the Montreal Herald The
"persecuted martyr made a speech an hour long
He souty denied having anything to do with the
Caroline business, and denied also having made
any brags 10 that effect. So it seems no did not go
to England as reported
TENNESSEE E.-The official vote Of Tennessee at
the late election for Governor, is follows:
Jones, Wing, $3.50
Polk, Opposition, 50343
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02
TWENTY DAYS LATER.

hosTiLlTiES SUSPENDED.
Arrangements made between Il. M PIenipoten.
tiary and three Imperial Commissioners.
LIST That all troops, except those of the prov ince
quit the city within days, and proceed 60 miles
I'd. Six millions to be paid as a ransom for the
city within one week commencing 9Th May. One
million to be paid before sunset of that day If the
whole sum is paid within days, to be increa as
cd to millions; ifnot paid within IA days, to be
increased TO 8 millions; if not paid within 20 days,
TO be increased TO 8 millions
When the whole sum is paid, then the British
forces to proceed outside tho Boguo, and all tue for
tilted places on The river be restored, but not to
be re armed until all the affairs between The two
countries settled.
Losses occasioned by the destruction of the Span
ish brig Bibaino and the Factories to be paid
1.-The Quong chou foo shall produce full powers
to conclude these arrangements on the part Of the
three comm ssioners."
The troops had returned to their ships previous
to the l4th june, after having suffered great deal
from exposure in the marshy ground back of the
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02
IMPORTANT FROM CHINA

On Saturday last there arrival at New
York, with Macao dates to June /. Hostilities
had been recommended the British thus far sue
cessful.
On the 2lst of May, the Chinese were evidently
about to make an attack, for which they had com
pleted very extensive arrangements by land and
water, Capt. Elliot therefore issued a notice
mendng that all foreigners should leave Canton
before sunset, (which they did, with the exception
Of Messrs. Coolidge and Morse, Americans.
little after 10, =. M, two fire-rafts made their
appearance, and hosiilies commenced. The news
is to the 9Th. During the six days, some OF tho
Chinese batteries had been taken, and more than
DO war junks destroyed; and tho British had gained
possession Of The factories, Of which was found
that only the Dutch and British had been plumber.
cd. On the 25th, Gen. GougI, stormed the Chi
batteries md gained possession of the heights
in the rear of the city Here there was loss of
some 40, killed and wounded, of the British, and
many Chinese, varousy estimated at from 3 to
10000
L he latest reports were, one that the Chinese
had offered to withdraw and pay large indemnity
10 save the city, which was refused and another
that they had capitulated which latter the train of
events renders probable. Tho Tartar and Chinese
troops, inside the city, are said to have numbered
40 or 90 600 The British were bombarding them
on the goth, in order drive them into close
engagement with the troops the heights The
rumor of capituations dates on the morning of The
9Th Chronicle.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

The Bank Report concludes by stating "lhat the
banks continue to be managed with due regard to
"the public safety aud the interests Of the stock
'holders."
The Bank OF Bennington has refused to take the
benefit OF tho act extending it's charter
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02

revolution!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-02-11
BALrIMoRE, Feb. s, Is4l.

BALTIMORE, req. Io4l
The President Eeet.-The long looked for, by the
Wings, has come at last; not, however, IN sunshine
and high spirits but with gloomy clouds lowering
o er his head accompanied by chilling, drzzling ran
which made every thing look black and frowning as
the countenances Of some Of the holders OF United
States Bank paper did the day previous On Saturday
morning his approach announced by the firing oil
cannon from Federal Hill; and many persons not know
ing the cause of the NOISE naturally turned out and con-
seauently made quite hustle in streets "a large
however, either went home, or 10 their
work caring very little about seeing him who was to be
the observed of all Observers. The Iippecanoe
clubs, mustered as many they could, and proceed.
ed in line with music, which attracted consdera-
BILE crowd the place appointed for his reception,
a short distance from The CITY The old General was
escorted from thence to his head quarters Barnum
where stand had been previously erected from which
he addressed few words 10 the crowd announcing his
determination TO make further speech TO them to-day
He soon after retired evidently luborng under much
bodily iniirmity and fatigue. There enthusiasm
or warmth Of feeling in his reception far could
perceive but while all were willing 10 extend to him
that respect which his high station entitled him to,
neither his appearance, the few remarks he deliver
ed, elected any of that proud beating of the heart
and sparkling Of the eye, which speak in unbcurd
eoquence the deep emotions Of the and delight.
ed.
We learn that General Harrison intends remaining
in our city several days. and have heard il stated,
that lie intends making his Cabinet and other arrange
ments before his departure for Washington. He is
duced to this, doubtless, under the hope of getting rid
of the army Of Office seekers dc.aors and arrangers,
who are in waiting for him at the seat of Government
The old General looks and broken-hea
already and if the face an index Of the heart he
most miserable old gentleman indeed. His counte.
nance on Saturday, was enough to cast gloom over
the whole Wing party in our city.-Republiean.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-02-11
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,

SATURDAY, fcOTudTu U, lcIl
MIR. RAYNER, on leave, presented the resolutions
Of the General Assembly of the State Of North Carroll
ma on the subject ofhe public domain and the reopen.
ing OF Roanoke Inlet; which were laid upon the table,
and ordered to be printed.
Mr. RUSSELL asked leave to submit the following
resolution
Rcsolred, That the execution of the order of this
House. made the 9Th day of January last, ordering
bills Nos 4S4 49, and 4S6 to be made the special order
for the 25h day Of January uhen) instant, and then
take precedence Of all other business until they are dis
posed Of be postponed until Tuesday next and that,
after the morning hour the House will this day pro-
coed the consideration of private blls TO the pas
sage Of which no objection shall be made.
TThe bills alluded TO in the above are as follows
bill to provide for purchasing the patent for Raub
safety valve.
A bill TO authorize the president of the U. S. TO
employ persons construct apparatus with view TO
extingush fires on board steamboats, and to test its ut
lily; and
A bill to amend an act entitled " An act to pro-
vide for the better security of the lives OF passen
gers on board of vessels propelled in whole or part
by steam, and for other purposes, approved July Z,
1881
After various notions the resolution adopted.
Mr. JOHN CAMPBELL on leave, presented the re-
port of the Committee on Foreign Relations OF the
House of Representatives of South Carolina, SO
much of the Governor message relates TO the cleo
ton Of President Of the IT, ST. the construction Of the
Constitution and the future arrangement as TO the tariff
of duties on Imports which was laid upon the table and
ordered to be printed.
Mr. UNDERWOOD, also on leave, presented the
resolutions of the Legislature of Kentucky, in relation
10 the IT, S Bank and the public domain; which were
laid upon the table
PUBLIC LANDS IN TENNESSEE.
The SPEAKER then stated the first business in or
der to be the bill reported from the Committee the
Public Lands the 10th of January, to amend an act
entitled "An act to authorize the State of Tennessee to
issue grants and perfect bills to certain lands therein
described and to settle the claims to the vacant and I'M
appropriated lands within the same, passed the 18th
day of April, 1906 The question was on the motion
of Mr.. l.. Williams to commit the bill to the Committee
of the Whole the state of the Union; and pending
the same, the morning hour had expired
Finally, the question required on the engross-
ment of the BILL and being put, passed in the arma-
tive.
Mr.. L. WILLIAMS then moved that the bill be read
third time Monday, but the motion did not prevail
Mr. LINCOLN then spoke at length on the merits
of the BILL but, before he had concluded, the morning
hour had expired, and the House then took up the
Senate Bills.
The printed bills taken up; but none acted up
on-the resolution adopted early in the morning having
interered until it rescnded; and then, quorum
appeared, and the House djourned