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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-23

LYCEUM--Leciures on scientific and otbot
subjects of general interest, will be delivered a,
the school house in this village once in two weeks
during the ensuing winter, commencing with lee
ture next Friday evening at half pas, O'Clock on
Volcanoes and Earthquakes, by JosEPH P, FAM.
RANKS. Ladies and Gentlemen are invited 10 at
tend. There will be also debate every Olhu
week at the same place.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-23

three, The Speaker appointed Messrs. was
Cuts and Chandler Of r. the eommitieee; when
Mr.. Villas notified the committee to meet immedi-
ately after adjournment
The usual messages were exchanged, annouh
cling the completion of the business of the session.
and the House adjourned without day.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-23

FoRTFicArIoNs-The Alexandra Gazette states
that three hundred tons of heavy armament are
now shipping from the Arsenal, near Washington.
Tor notifications at New Port, Rhode Island. Nine
teen 80 Founders are also shipped for Fort McHen.
~ near Baltimore. The work OF arming the for
tihcatlons has been vigorously prosecuted by the
prese mt Adm nistratien.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-23

SHOCKING Two sons Of MIR Thomas N,
ny, of Lynchburgh, Va, one about IL a." rnn
other nine years Of age, died a few days s,'e had
drinking too freely of ardent spirits i"% ,b.u
been invited by man named Harris 10 ~ ,.cut
selves from the key, which they DID, a"' ,.,,,h.
mated their existence by taking too large o'"J'
Harris was arrested, examined, ana dSo"o
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-23
VERMONT ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE

VERMONT ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE.
The following facts are taken from the Repc
of Mr. Rockwell, the Superintendent Of Il
Vermont Asylum.
The number of patients remaining al the
close Of the year, 81
There have been admitted during the
gear,
Total enjoying the benefits OF the Asylum Ia
There have been discharged during the year n
There remains, Oct LIST, 1S4l,
Ofthe 20 cases discharged there are
Recovered, al
MOI recovered, 70
Died,
OF the 50 recent cases discharged,
there have Recovered, 81
aa Not recovered,
Died,
Ofthe 35 chronic cases discharged,
there have Recovered, 10
Nor recovered, ~
Died, 81,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-23

VIcKsBuRG. 1t Is stated that on t"e ,odr
the number of inhabitants in VIcksours cp
ed to 4O0-rhus almost realizing the 'o'' -,a
OF the dead 80. sLoaH sa 9i t'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-23

FoSp OF Tongue. "Are you iono d oye
sir" eyes, (the gentleman holding n' adam ,spl
his ears,) was always fond Of tongue A
| like il Still
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-23

The Senate returned the House bill with a
mendments, all of which, were concurred in, saw
ing the one striking out the faculty tax On this
amendment the Senate insisted, and Mr.. Fnllam
moved that the House recede: supported by Mr.,
Rice OF aud carried, 70 to 4S.
The resolution declared that LOOMS Wells is
not entitled to seat The motion to strike out
not was negatived, 72 to So, and on motion of MIR
Villas, il was referred to select committee of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05

,PLATrspunen Jan. 30.--There has been a session of
me Court of Oyer and Termlncr commenced in this
village the present week. which has been attended bv
an unusual number of citzens, and It's proceedings
characterized by unusual interest. ANON, other m.
teresng cases, one for the breach of the marrinne
promise, was brought before the court and others
for seduction, &c. The most interesting case was
that of Miss MARY l. MooRE rs Ursnv + AworSrr
for breach of the marriage promise. The nblo md
accomplished Judge WILLARD pre- sided upon The oc
cosion. Counsel for the defendent LEMuEL S1ErsoS.
Kecscvie, and GEO. NJ. Bcckwi,h, Esq of this town,
(Member of Assembly for this County, having leave
of absence.) Counsel for the plaintiff, GEo. x. SIN
MOSS, Esq CNlember of Assembly for Essex County.)
and Hon. III. II. Ross, of Essex. We were prevented
by our occupation from hearing all the evidence and
the remarks of the counsel, but from what did
hear it appears that the defendant commenced Wis
ltng the plaintiff in summer of 1888, and manitcsting
much respect and attachment TO her. calling nj her
residence as often once in Two weeks at the com
menccment his visits, and at last twice each week
IL also appeared that the plaintiff was strongly attach
ed to the defendant, and would often while in the
company of her associates, speak of him as cher
little man. whose curly hair, "waved like the waves
OF the sea-" The defendant it seems is boomer
engaged in the lion works at Clnonvllle, and APP
pears TO have been mighty of valor in the battles
OF Venus 1t was proved that he soemnly pledged
himself to marry the plaintiff, and when he accom-
panied her 20 her parents at Cascton, VT, he gave
them TO understand that such was his intention
The counsel for the defendant cndeavored to show
that The character of the plaintiff imperfect by
bringing evidence Of tea table talk flying reports
and idle rumors, bnt it counterac,ed on the other
hand, by the Introduction ofrespccablc witnesses in
the village of Chazy, where she had forncly resi-
ded, who showed that her character was not ms the
defendants counsel would make it appear The al
gnncn,s of the counsel on both sides displayed an
eloquence, ingenuity and reasoning, which we have
seldom heard equallcd The Jury brought in vet.
dict in favor ofhe plaintiff of5500 damages and costs
So much for promises made and roken,
In the case Of WILLIAM II. SASBoRS, plaintiff in
behalf of his sister, against ArsTiS l.. WoopwoRTIt
defendant, for sccucon the defendant being perfect
~ dcfeneless having nothing to offer in extenutaon d
his conduct missed or dd,nntcd Judgment of SeOt
and cost, audit said that had the case gone to the
jury the amount to be paid would have been much
larger. These should show unprincplcd libcr
tines that if they are disposed to uihe with fcmal,
character, or destroy the brightest hopes Of lady
there are LAWS by which they will meet with their lust
reward = JThiP,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05

DEATH OF THE Hos. JoHS d. DrogrSsoS.-We
regret to be under the painful necessity Of ouncng
the death Of the Hon JoHS D. DICKINSON one of our
Oldest and most respected czens who died at hi,
residence in this city on Thursday morning at the
age Of seventy-four years.
Mr.. Dickinson was native of Mdd'eown, Conn,
and cmigrated early into Lanslngbureh, at which
place he commenced the practice of the law, and
whence he removed Troy few years after IT'S first
settlement. In the practice Of his profession, he soon
became eminent for his integrity and assiduity; by
heeAercisc Of which virtues he rapidly acquired an
ample fortune and upon the establishment of the Far
mcrs Bank in 1901 was elected its first President.
Mr.. Dickinson was elected member of the legIsla.
ture Of New York many years since, and for eight
years represented this district in the Congress. of the
United States In both these important stations, he
enjoyed TO un United degree the confidence of his
constituents and during his term OF service IN the T.
s. Hous, Of Representatives formed and intimate
friendship afterwards continued, with severa OF
the mos, distinguished statesmen in the county,
Troy Wing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05
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CAPTURE OF A SLAYER.

The Commercial Advertiser has been favored
with the subjoincd extract from letter to a
gentleman in this city, dated s.. Croix, Dec, 30
81 behed this morning, in company with
several gentlemen, one ofthc most horrible sights
my eyes ever encountered An English brig Of
war, which cruises in the vicinity Of Porto Rico
while running from st. Thomas to this island
observed at considerable distance small d.yty
looking craft, which would not have been sus.
pected as SLAYER but from the number of men
seen upon her deck. After short chase the
brig came up to her, and from her appearance
the commander of the brig was satisfied she was
no SLAYER, but concluded tha' llter having taken
the trouble of giving her chase, they might as
well search her. On opening the matches they
found the whole crammed with negroes from
to II years old, stark naked, with their head.
shaved.
The crew Of the SLAYER was Immediately taker
on board the brig, and the SLAYER manned ant
brought into this port. ~.
This morning after breakfast VIC engaged
boat and went alongside the SLAYER, and con
versed some time with the Lieut.. in command
Oh the subject OF his vocation.
Several Of the little sufferers were very i'll
and one died last night. They were all placed
around the sides of the vessel, and as we ap
preached they grinned and waved their hands a
us, apparently quite happy and pleased with hly
ing their liberty on dcc..;.
| do not regret that took the trouble to SCI
| them, but never desire to see another sucl
horrible sight. The cargo belongs to Spaniar
N Porto Rico, whose loss vii! he 100000
The brig has just fired a salute. which has hcel
answered from the fort, and she is departing 70
Porto Rico, whence the SLAYER will be sent t
Havana, where | suppose these unfurtunct
creatures viii be ap?ren,iccd to Spanish Mas
| tors
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05

MArNE.-The Hon. GEORGE Evans was
elected U. s. Senator on the 2Sth ut by vote
of "a to 81 in the House, and Id to S in the Sem
ate. "The election of Mr.. Evans cannot fail to
be hailed with joy by the Wings throughout the
Union. For twelve years he has been an able,
faithful and vigant Representative in Congress
from the Kennebec District. His repeated re-
election, by the unanimous vote Of the Wings of
his district, shows how satisfactory his course
has been to his immediate constituents During
that time he has made himself known to the
whole country by his clear and vigorous intel
lec,, and his comprehensive and liberal views of
national interests. His toll for the public veal
has ever been marked by noble virtue and tried
patriotism-a patriotism that has shrunk from
no responsibility, and which has feared no OPP
position, and which has proved him worthy Of
the trust and the highest station.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05
WAsHiSGTcS, Jan. q

II appears to be generally admitted within these few
days that there will b, an extra session Of Congress
Many of the friends of General Harrison who had
heretofore entertained doubts Of the policy Of such
measure, are now yeltlng them to the necessity Of
the case. Whether or lot they have received any in
formation of the views IF the President elect on the
subject, am unable tt say. There may be reasons
for this change Of onnpn, with which am not &C.
qnalnted, but as TO the change itself can speak
without hesitation. An old and discreet member of
the House, IN convention with me- expressed his
CONVICTION that the peope expect Congress TO be called
together during the Sunmer-thst, with an impress.
SION that serious evils exist in the administration of
Mr. Van Buren,, they have elected General Harrison
for the purpose OF investigating the extent of these
evils and applying an Immediate corrcction-a and tina
far from being opposed 10 the early assembling Of
Congress- they expect it, and will not be satisfied that
the work of investigation .nd correction .hl be post
poned until the usual time the meeting of Congress
Apar, from ,hese considerations the condition of the
Treasury will demand legislative action before the end
of the Summer. There s such an evident disposition
in the friends OF the adminsTat cripple the re.
sources which General Harrison mas, rely to carry
on the opera of the government that he will enter
on the functions of his high and responsible station,
fc,tercd with embarrassment from which Their. is no
hope Of his extrcaton, whu, the aid of the epresen
senatves of the people.-1h9 who constitute the ma
!or,y are already c1ulnng the an,cipe ton Of the
difficulties against which he Will have 10 contend ond
arc predicting the rapid dccm oil his po1ularity-a re-
salt to which they will contribute BY all the means
within Their power. For tn purpose OF terrifying
himself asaln. the schemes OF his opponents, he must
adopt early and vigorous measures, and he cannot act
with efficiency without the cooperation of the other
branches Some persons are II the opinion that Con.
gress will be called together Al early as June. But
unless the states which have rot vet elected represent
tatyes shall hold special eecons is unlikely that
the session can take place unil the Antumn-abou,
the month of September
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05
VALENTINE DAY.

This day--which has been held in great veneration
during the last three hundred and sixty-fvc years.
(accordina 10 dusty antiquarcs) ~ those inclined
toward the "tcndcr passion will enliyen the world
al lis approaching festival on the fourteenth Of Feb
ruary Those of our young friends who have any
curiosity upon the subject will, beyond doubt, be
abundantly satisfied by the following quaint conceiis
from the pen of CharlY Lamb, better known as
" ELLA !"
Hail to thy returning festival, old Bishop Valen-
tne Great is thy namoin the rubrc, thou venerable
arch famen of Hymor! Immortal between who
and what manner Of person art thou! Art thou but a
name, typifyng the ies,less principle which impcs
poor humans to seek perfection in union or vert
thou indeed mortal pclatc? Mysterious parsonage!
like unto thee assured ,hcrc no other mred father
in the calendar Thou contest attended by thousands
| and ten thousands ofile ior.s. Singing cupids are
thy chorscrs and instead of the crosier the mystical
arrow is borne before thee. In other words, this is
the day on which those charming little mssves
yccpcd Valentines cross and interiors; each other
every street and turning I, is scarcely credible 10
what an extent this ephemcral courship is carried on,
to the great enrichment Of the post and detrment OF
Knockers and bell-wres In these little visual inter-
pretstions, no emblem is common as the heart
that little three cOrnered exponent Of hopes and
fcars-the Dcstuck and bleeding heart. What author
ity we have in history or mythology for placing the
hcs 'qusrers and metropolis of cupid in this annoui
zeal sea, rather than any other very clear; but
we have got II and II will serve as well any other
Custom has settled the question and awarded the sea-
of sentiment to the aforesaid triangle, while its less
fortunate neighbors wait at animal and anatomical
distance. Visions ofloye, of cupios
of Hymens !-deligh,fu, eternal common places
I II. i L Il
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05
Suh-Treasurv
IS last I. F. G.,
Ey Thomas Humbug Benton.

Il was now nearly midnight, and Hon Mr..
Kendall had retired, cScusing himself upon the
ground that his "babics' might be walked BY the
expected evenings guns, and the Presidents
eyes began to look a little foxy, as he glanced
occar!onaily at the clock, pointing then to a
quarter TO II, when the company broke I'd. in
grea, harmony, but with some haste and c61fu.
.lon, by the following finale from the Hon.
james Buchanan-~which we took the precauiion
TO copy as reported by himself to avoid any I'M.
pleasant discussion as 10 its accuracy: and i,
was fortunate that we did SO, as our notes of the
song as delivered, and the copy here published.
as corrected by himself, differ in some important
particulars
FiSAtr-nY HON. JAMES BUCHANAN
We tribes Of locos JON
Aud give me tcat for tat,
Else ] shall never dine
Or Vote again with Mat
Let's gut the ship,
Ie Nanocrats
And run like rats.
Here comes ON TiP!
Wereupon-as his Excellency X Presiden,
always writes it. Era OuNrs,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05

Of the 30th December contains the following para
graph
How are the demands upon the Government TO be
met Will the party in power, during their reign,
make the necessary arrangements to raise the ways
and means to meet thsse demands Without cir
cunocutlon, rcply-hey nW not What then is
to be done! From the present aspect Of affairs, plight
ed faith of the Government must be disregardel and
sacrificed, or there must be an extra Session Of
Congress.
What was matter of opinion, in December, in re-
ference TO the policy of the men in power, may now
be considered history They will make no provision
to pay the debts of the government, large amount
of which have been improvidcntly contracted So
far from endcavorng to prevent the public credit from
being impaired, many of them would rejoice in its
destruction. The tables of both houses are loaded
with petitions from claimants or bills reported for
their relief These will be treated with hcaress in
difference Some few may pass one branch of Con-
gress; but acting on pre-concericd plan, those
which pass the Senate will he defeated in the House.
while those which pass the House will, in like man.
ner fail in the Senate. These movements are all sys.
tcmatic.
In this condition Of public affairs Congress will adj.
journ Gen Harrison on coming into power will find
empty treasury;-a debt of 20 900 600 of dollars
suffering public creditors revenue not equal to
the demand for the daily expenditures of the govern
men, and no ways and means provided for the relief
of the country, or those who have equitable claims
upon 1t. The Wings in Congress, for some weeks
past, have frequently in their social intercourse ex.
pressed their apprehenslons tina, the government
would be dssraced if the polio, of the dominant party
was permitted to control the destiny of the nation for
three months after they retired from power. SO fire..
q1cnt, OF late have these expressions of alarm be-
come, that some OF the most venerable and expercn.
ccd statesmen in the Wing party, suggested an nfor
| NAL communication on the subject
In pursuance of this suggestion hear that an in
formal meeting Of The Wig Senator's ,eas held las
ereaing. AL in the city ,rhose hath permitted yer
present TIE situation ofhe 7reasuru and The de
mdnas upon il, Nth The means provided to NEE. Mos
demands, mere duly considered The result ofhei
deliberations ,ras, hat -ttout an Ertra Session N
Government ,rou!d be disgrdced This, 7 under
stand, irs the rety genera! impression Of those i,
| attendance.
now consider il reduced to positive certainty TIM
AN EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS- WILL
BE HELD, and that probably, at an early day
Such Legislatures as may be in session, and which b,
law, cannot elect Their members of Congress befor
May, should forthwith provide for the contingency.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05

RATHER SEvEIE.-The Montreal Courier
speaking of the st. Johns Rail Road, says--"we
shave good reason to be proud of the success
(which has attended the enterprise ofo,r coun.
"trymen, as compared with the United States
"the boosted land Of railways and CANAL" TIC
which the Canada Times replies
"'Comparisons are always odous' bit in this
instance Auly ridiculous-what an idea o speak
Of the enterprise OF Canada in the same cay with
that ofthc U. S.--a country (without boasting)
which has 300 miles Of railroad, and tn, grand
est canal in the whole civilized world We
should not have thought it strange of the editor
of the Courier, had he put the famed CITY O,
Bytown,' in comparison with the United States
but 10 mentiona country with a single tail roat
of II miles in length is extremely ridic4lous.-
We would advise the Courier to say NOTHING
about the enterprise Of his coun,rvmen N Cana
da so long as they have to depend upon he Uni
ted States for Their wooden pals and loco focc
matches"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05

DE,rH CHARLES F.. DrDlEy.--rhe hlbar y
Evening Atlas OF Saturday las; says lhlt"Wc learn
with deep regret thu, oar distinguished feow-citizen
Charles r. Dudley, died this morning. This even,
will casta deep gloom wherever he was known. Mr.
bud ey has been through 'ong life pronlnen, man
He was for many years member Of the Common
Council, and Mayor Of this city, where he reduced to
system the aston of the Board. He subsequently oc.
cupled conspicuous place in our Senate; and after
ward chosen United States Senator. In public and
private life, Mr. Dudley won and rctalne the warm
regard of all with whom he was connected His death
is public caamty, and will be severely fel, in this
community. We have not time today for more than
this brief notice Of his decease"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05
ID i q 4

In this town, on the 30;h ult Of the lung
fever, JOHN VAN SIcxLEN, Esq agei 81 years
father Of the Hon. John Van Sicklen, lr. He
was among the first settlers Of the town, ard had
heen for 81 years resident. IIabtually frugal
and temperate--a life of industry had brought
with it green old age" and although well
stricken in years, his constitutional health re-
manned almost unimpaired. a farmer by profess
sion, he had devoted himself exclusively TO az
ricultural pursuits, and few indeed in this commit
nifty have cultivated the soil with better success.
BY his own efforts he had acquired the means to
bring up and educate a large and respectable
famly,and has left very handsome unincumber-
ed estate. Proyerbial for his NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
lousy prompt and upright in all his dealings,
and possessed OF many cstmable qualities, as
neghbor and townsman--he has left large
circle Of relatives and friends who Will long
cherish the recollection OF his virtues.
In st. Francis, l.. c. Solomon, eldcs, son p. =.
WzokhllaIn, Indian Missionary at that place, aged
years.
In ST. George, on the 10Th ult. Mr. John Mobbs,
aged Is years,
In this village, oath ut Miss Joanda Pennimun of
Barre, aged Is years. Printers in n ii and y are
requested etc.
In Berlin, cath ult child of James Nasmith, yrs
In Springfield, Ohio Mr. Lemuel Brooks, aged AZ
formerly OF thlstow Printers in Conn are request
ed, etc.
In I,raintreo, Dec Il, Nathan D Parish, aged 80.
In Barre, goth ut Frank Converse, only OF
Elphalet and Lucy ilewet aged II months, of the
lung fever and canker rash. Printers IN Mass and
] requested, etc.
In Albany, n Y 2Sd ult Hon Charles F. Dudley,
formerly senator in Congress.
In Windsor. oath ult Minerva, wife of Allen Ward
ner Esq. aged iS,
In Kcesevle, NY 18th ult. Mr.. Isabella Patrick,
81, formerly Of Windsor, VI.
In New Brantrec Mass Dec 25 Sylvia, wife of
Daniel Weston of Bethel, VI AZ.
In Bradford, 18th ut Jane T. wife Of Seth Austin.
Esq 3}-much lamened all who knew ner
IL Chelsea, l7th ut Miss Sophronla Emerson II
In Wallingtord 18th ult Jared Baldwin, az.
In Walden 9th ult Timothy Shurllcii, 49,
In lunbrdge, Dec %, Lydia wife Of the late Main |
Morrill,, Esq
In Addison sept 10, Jonathan Eldridse $50 rev
outionary soldier.
In Pomlret, Dec 20 Mary, wife of Abel Moore, 81
IL North .h,ams, is. l4h ult Rev John Leland 81
extensively known as politician
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-02-05

LOUISIANA SENAToR.-Thc Legislature OF
Louisiana on the 1lth inst. made choice of
Alexander Barrow as Senator in Congress for
that State for the term commencing on the 4th
of March next, in place of Mr.. r. c. Nicholas.
Mr. Barrow is Wing and gentleman of emf
nent character. He was chosen by SO votes,
Mr.. Nicholas having received 30-and there
being one blank. All the members of both
branches were present, viz. 80 in tie House
and II in the Senate. Mr. Bullitt edior of the
New Orleans Bee, was at the same tims chosen
State printer.