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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-12-27

Remarked, in Norwich, Conn 9Th inst. by Rev.
II. p. Arms, Mr. Asa ii. Burchard, to Mis- Emily Bur-
chard.
In this reunion Of rurtured ties, is of the
uumphs of temperance. family for years distract
ed, dismembered, and rendered wreched by the de-
mon of strong drinks, is, by the magic charm of the
Washingonian pledge, restored to ',he walls Of vr
tuous life" Peace and happiness have returned to
their desolate dwelling and hope beams upon their
future prospects.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-12-27
st. JOhnsbury, VT December ~, 1912.

would At dinner the pa son found the eggs harder
than ever. "Jenny, told Sou to boil my eggs soft,
and they are as hard stones' ''It be- sir,'
said Jenny, 'ior put them the fire when ye gaed
to kirk, an / boiled them ever since''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-12-27
TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN.

,rsbed weekly at $500 per annum, or $l so,
o,ner discontinued until arrearages are paid ex-
N ,r,be option of the publisher.
,,asisements inserted at the customary prices.
;.,t advertisements to be paid for in advance.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-12-27

How TO BOIL EGGS. 1t is related that scotch
n,rson who was in the habit of eating eggs for dinner
on Sunday, found that his servant always boiled them
TOO hard. Jenny said he, when going to church.,
..bol nv eggs soft today Jenny promised she
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-12-27

GERMANY.-The tastes of Germany, utra-com-
mon place in the general things oflile, yet swell into
unacconntabe extravaganza wherever the subject be-
longs to higher scenes. There is an evident con-
seriousness of its carthward tendency in the German
mind which axes it fearful OF trusting to the course
of nature; doubts lis own limbs and therefore bor
rows s;its it knows the national propensity to creep
on the ground, and therefore it strains every effort to
spring il into the air. the most matter of fact Of all
existing generatonst yearns to be the most etheealI
"A German genius is nothing without rapture, and
his rapture is reveric; his is metaphysical, and
his metaphysics press as nearly as possible 10 the
verge where s'madnees rules the realm beyond"
There is more absolute nonsencs written under the
nretext Of the sublime in Germany, than in any other
land since the first invention of bediam.
- 80 n s,,t. ,.,-.t 81. [Blaokwood
The Washington Globe, Of the oath. has n eolumR
Of editorial against the Protective Tariff and in fapoy
Of Free Trade
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08
NEW YORK HERALD.
The SUNDAY Herald

VIII be published Tomorrow morning as usual.
1t viii contain. exclusively report of the exciting
scenes which are daily taking place in Congress.
The other Sunday papers have no means to get up
such intelligence. 1t will also contain full report
of the moral, curious and exciting scenes which are
expected TO take place to-day at the Surgical cniqus
ofthe University Medical School, held in Stuyve-
SAINT Institute. Here the intoerant and tyranical
Faculty oftha School will probably attempt 10 ex-
clude the representative of free, intelligent and in
dependent press, from the public assembage Of a
public institution, chartered by the legislature for
the public good. All the medical men of the city
will be present the issue ofths outrage on the
liberty of the press. A full account will be given in
the Sunday Herald tomorrow, together with all
the various news Of the day and night, including the
foreign news expected by the packet ship England.
Price two cents per copy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08
TWENTY-sEVENT CONGRESS,
second session.
Sen ate.
THURSDAY, Jan. 6.

THURSDAY, Jan. b.
THE BANKRUPT LAW.
Mr. HENDERSON presented a petition from bust
ness men of the city of New York, against the
postponement or repeal Of the Bankrupt law.
Mr.. PoRTRR presented a remenstrance from New
York OF a similar character.
Mr.. CLAY presented one from New York Of a
like character and in like terms.
MIR. KIse is it a printed memorial!
Mr.. CLAY.-A printed memorial.
Mr.. KING-So perceive.
Mr.. BERRIEN presented like petition from the
city of New York.
The CUMBERLAND ROAD.
MIR. WHITE presented resolutions Of the Gene
raj Assembly Of the State Of Indiana, asking fur
ther appropriation for the National road through
that State.
Tue PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE.
Mr.. PHELPS presented resolution from the Lee
gisature of vermo ont in favor Of the term princ
Die IN the Presidential Office, and instructing the
Senators Of that State to support measure to pre-
vent the reelgibilty Of the President He also pre-
scented resolutions from the same body, with the
same instruct ons in relation to the mode Of elect
inc the Preside aud Vice President and in favor Of
taking the election on the aame day throughout the
United States.
The TARIFF
Mr.. PHELPS also presented resolutions from the
Legislature Of the State of Vermont, in favor OF a
protective tariff Various petitions Of no public
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08
The Leg,.inture-Fir.t Movcments.

The Legislature of New York begins the work OF
reform in the best and boldest spirit. They have
much TO do in order to replace the Empire State"
IN It's former elevated position before the pipeayers
laid It's character low in the dust, and reduced lie
public credit 20 per cent below par. The following
Is briei resume of their first movement -
LEGISLATURE or New York -WEpNEsDAy The
Returns from the Bank of America, of unclaimed di.
vidends, was laid the table. Mr. Hunter gave
notice OF his intention hereafter TO Introduce bill,
changing the manner OF appointing the Bank Com
| mlssloners.
| Mr.. Foster then introduced bill torepeal the law
of last year. vesting in the Bank Commissioners the
| appointment of Receivers to bankrupt Institutions,
| and restore il TO the Chancellor
This bill Immediately committed, debated,
amended, reported TO the Senate, and passed IL to
II, when the Senate adjourned.
| In the Assembly, the Annual Report Of the Su-
perlntendent of Common Schools, was laid on the
table.
Notices of bills given forrepeallng the New
| York Registry Law, the law reorganlzlng the Court
of Sessions, and the law OF 4h May, $40, tor the
| better regulation Of State Prisons.
| bill was reported by Mr.. Townsend, and CON-
med, relative TO the interest OF money.
resolution relative TO the public printing, was
| introduced and referred; the object being, as we IN
| fer from Mr.. Swackhamers remarks, to get rid OF
the State printer.
This is the right way-ihe bold way-the proper
way. Let there be no faterng in the great work
and the great body of the honest people, who elect
ed the present legislature, will hold them to their
pledges and principles. The people at large care
nothing who has the "spoils," provided they are
| given to honest men. Thurow Weed with his
&c., 600 a year must march-Noah and Lynch must
march-the Bank Commissioners must march-and
Governor Seward himself must march-a'l in due
order and with respect and decorum.
1t is said, however, that, to all these reforms the
Governor will nerpose the veto. Very well-do so
if he chooses. If he gives one veto to law, he
will have 10 give twenty-for persuaded that,
should he take that ground the Legislature will sit
| till next acknowledgement him with the same
principles, under every species of modification, and
try the question whe,hera ppe-laying governor can
control the popular voice of New York, or the voice
of the people is to prevail 'Little Veto" will
have his hands full. Glorious times in Albany!
n. B. We request our correspondents at Albany TO
write by Harndens Express, and we shall pay them
literally for their labor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08

HorrL IN RICHMOND, VmeiSIA-We call the at.
ieniion of our readers to Fred. Boyden's card, in
our advertising columns Of to-day 1t will be seen
he has put at rest the ISLANDERS of all those interested
in telling all the tales they could invent about extra
VACANT charges. His terms are as moderate as the
other hotels have heretofore been in Richmond, and
rom what we hear, the people are beginning to fnd
out tina, good living, clean beds, and good attend
ance, are a little better than they have been accus
toned to, for the last half century, in Richmond
hence something must be resoried to by the bacon.
and-greens and appe-oddy landlords, TO break down
all nteropers and friends Of improvement
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08
Philadelphia.

oi
PmILApkLpMA, Jan. z, 1872.
The business in stocks to-day, was informed BY
broker, not to any great amount, but ihowed
farther falling off in prices. The stocks Of all the
banks that were brought into the market, showed
decline in price, aud the stock Of the Mechanics
Bank and Pennsylvania Bank, reached a lower
point than ever before. Pennsylvania State fves
also declined dollar share, the highest bid
being l9 and this, too, in the face Of tho Cover
nors assurance that the February interest oud be
paid. What all this bodies, is more than can di-
vine 1t is very currently reported that the money
is not in the possession Of the Pennsylvania Bank
for the purpose, where it has usually been
The truth is, the tone of the Governors message
on the subject of resumption, is not satisfactory
He should have been more eunbatic as to an earl
period, say LIST of March; and then not have based
it upon the ridiculous and ruinous proposition Of
six per cent loan thrown into the market and sold
for whatever it will command, to pay the " relief
| ISSUE Of ST., zoe, 900 Has the Governor an idea
what amount of this stock he would burthen the
people With Certainly not less than five million,
and probably ten nillon-and this to pay the banks
one and three quarter millions. No, no-the people
are taxed onerossly enough now, without resort
to any such policy as this. The matter can DO
reached in less expensive manner, and doubt
not that the people will so express themselves.
Few believe that the present debt OF Pennsylvania
will ever be paid now, and if ten millions arc added
to its amount, on such terms the Governor pro-
poses, / am certain that it never will be.
| There are some other parts Of the document that
is more sensible and just In the matter OF the sale
of the nubljc works, and applying the proceeds to
the payment Of the State deot, his remarks ju-
dicious, and should be promptly responded to BY
the legislature. So is also that part Of il which
alludes to the propriety of suffering our numerous
| corporations to decrease in number. His remarks
| respecting the Canal Commits sioners, however we'll
| merited by the men, are in tone undighfed, and
| wholly ont place in a Governor mess sage. Such
l q paragraph would have done well in the columns
ola partizan newspaper. His allusion TO the mil
tia OF the State also extremely Objectionable.
The system should have been suffered to die, as
| worse than useless. lie might have recommended
what encouraee ment he pleased, in reference to
| volunteers, and would have complicated,
but the ridiculous system Of calling out the militia
is nuisance to all respectable citizens, and bur
then too onorous TO bear, considering 10 whom the
great amount Of fines fall With the remark, that
the sails OF the message seem to have bssn set 40
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08

Mr.. KEysER-We would refer our readers to the
advertisement Of this artist in another column OF
our paper today. Mr.. Keyser is favoraby known
among the musical world, as pupil Of the great
composer Spohr, and hcse who have heard his bril-
liant notes on the violin, will acknowledge ne does
credit TO his maestro.
We would recommend all those DESTROYS of en-
gazing good teacher on the violin or piano forte,
to embrace this opportunity of DOT aiming one lis
terms are moderate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08

Mr.. MANNING, pupil Of the celebrated Pacini,
adverises to give instruction in singing and on the
pianofore A long residence p;Napes, and scholar
of the bes, masters, together with his own superior
musical knowledge, entities Mr., Manning to the no.
tce of the musical world. His terms are adapted
to the times and his references are Of the first order
We invite attic 1tion to his advertisement
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08

SMALL Pox Several of the medical students
have recently been sick, and one has died of small
pox or scarlet fever. A number Of them are quite
i'll win these terrible diseases, which are on the in.
crease in this city There are many of our citizens
afflicted a, present with the scarlet fever We adj
wise all TO keep their feet dry and their head COOL
and avoid all unnecessary exposure,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08

Loys's LABeR Losr.-The p, e6cal attacks OF Tie
"Evenng Post" on Edward Cuts, the Cc.ectcr-
He is charged with the crime of being the eouus,
of Glentwoith in his disire,s,s. This Is "h.i
burglary" at least-pariicuary as the amIabe c!cur
90, all TIE fees, instead Of the counsel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08

NEW gANK NoTE LIsr.-Tn0mpson's new Bank
Note List comes out, we believe, today We no.
tce that the Sun newspaper, which is conducted by
the proprietor and agent of the Jacksonville Shin
plaster Bank, Crates of shaving the poor Il per cent?
attempts to dscredit this new 81 List" and charac.
terises 1t as being published by" bears"
There is reason for this attack, A few hays
ago. Captain Morgan, the President OF the Jack
soDvile Bank, called upon Mr.. Thompson, and
asked him" W-w-w- won't you put in the
ack-Jack-J ack-Jacksonville Bank into your
lis,P No." replied Mr. T. 60 shall quote no
banks that have been broken, and then get revived
I'll have nothing 10 do with any shinplaster con-
Germs / mean to publish correct and honest
bank note list" On receiving this reply, the Jack
sonville fnanoier returned TO Little Bddle, and re-
ported progress-hence the attack in the Sun.
Mr. Applegate, the printer in Ann street, had
similar scene with Mr.. Thompson, and told him
knowingly" Mr.. Thompson, it will be for your in
tereet TO treat the Jacksonville bank right" I"
certainly shall treat 1t right" replied r, " and put
itdown among the broken banks revived for sea-
son" Mr.. Applegate looked blank
These revvals of broken banks are too much like
the revivas of some sinners-t begets back sliders
OF the very worst kind. Take care Of them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08

STA CHARLES BAeor This gentleman, aocompa-
MED by large suite, including six servants arrived
at Albany on Wednesday night, an route for Kings
ton, Upper Canada
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08

HARNDES X Co. will please accept our thanks
for Albany and BostsR papers, in advance of the
mail Harnden's Express is invaluable
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08

II sseen that threc-fourths of our commerce with
foreign nations is carried IN American bottoms
We give in addition the number OF passengers ar
rived In the same time, in comparison with the num-
Der in lSi0:-
F,:snsilEs ARKiyrp ST THE roRr OF Nav YoaK
lsO-Foreign-Cabin 42i
Do do sneysge, 55-7a--si, 100 total.
isfi-FOrs.n-Cabin, t0ti
DO do steersgs, ss2s5--s7 sai total.
s,7ss decrease
Passengers from Domestic Ports, BY
lsf0--7is0
ist-s.s2c--i, $50 Increase.
DRoIL ErIrHEr.-The American calls the new
fiscal plan, a " sword-aadpurse power" This is
2iGe way the ancien, Greeks formed their adectyes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-08

RAISED The blockade of Carthagena
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-12-01
CHEAPER THAN EVER. AND
CFEE.9PEK THIN THE
(MeMNcAI. 0ai0 Us .00A as Inc hcSI.

TSNllE subscriber is receiving, and will be rccei
4 wing by the regular packets from New York for two
weeks to come, additional supply of T. n ID J.
NJ n r CT o I HI.NG, which has been pur
chased for cash aud will be sold for the same at prices
lower than offered before in lynchburg Among the
articles offered may be iunnd Dress. Frock Box and
Over Goats, at Prices varying from 81 80 80 dollas
of good material aud warranted well made
Pants, Vests and all kinds Of Fancy Articles such as
Scars. Cravas, Pocket Handkcrcheis Suspenders.
Shaker and Mcrlno Under Shirts and Drawers Collars
bosoms. Shirts, and superior lot Of STOCKS at
the extreme low price of Scots.
Thankful for past iavors, the subscriber hopes, in
these hard times. to sell SO cheap to put the rhino in
every mans packet, and coats on every mans bacl
Please walk in, and examine for yourselves; and ii
you wish to purchase, my word foy it, bargains await
you.
Also. Clothes chi and made to order at the shortest
notice and Warranted to fit, the goods paid for Pants
and Vests made cheaper than elsewhere, to suit the
times Give me a call and words shall be verified at
b. TERRY'S CLOTHING STORE, Nam ST. first
door below Mr.. }. &. Meom
BENJAMIN TERRY.
Oct. 81 tsf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-12-01

We are now Witnessing the singular operation u a
government o,ring $50. 900. dst,itu.5,g money
aiming the States So says the n Y. Aurra, and II
might have added, that the aforesaid States docGt
Jug this noney. knowing that docs not belong to The
girer They should all he indicted fJr grand arteny
PM Times.
o. Every thing depends upon tie manner OF stating
a question. lie should for eNample. denennce the
course Of the general government. IN distributing the
proceeds of the public land sales II II were true as the
Philadelphia Times alleges. HAT il eirhg ITS l'"H
n,onev 10 the States Dut the fact is precisely the re-
yerse-and we are in truth ''nuw Witnessing the sin
puar operation of the State governments, owing 'Uu
millions OF dollars, absolutely giving their money to the
federal government, 10 pay lis ordinary expenditures
and that government, is accepting the money, knowing,
tina, though it beoHgs 10 the giycrs. they most Of
,hem more in need vi, it than the object OF their bounty,
while few Of them are absolutely refusing pay their
just dsb,s-reWindng of some have seen.
who would generously lavish their money on their
friends while they turned deafear to Their camorous
creditors These States had better he just before they
are generous; and the general government ought 10
scern accept n donation iqm CONFERENCE.-The, which
Don, unless they change their course, be regarded
ascomnon swinders.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-12-01
OBlEpAESX

The practice Of eulooy in the present day being niea
sued b. its proxly aud usome praise, possibly tends
IN some degree 10 diminish the respect Of the reader
if not throw mantle over the merits of the dead Such
course Is but too often suggested by the better feelings
II not the dictates OF more mature Judgment Merit
and excellence require no ,ab1urcd defrnceheir power
is omnipoent, and stand out in bold relief independent
OF The aid OF sphstry atteryresiing upon no extra
neouS circumstances the basis Of its supersructure-
Pane4yrc cano affect the conflicts Of the tob
nor will 1t give a passport TO the ha,el of eternal
repose. For Slch result language is too poor-and elo
quenGe too feeble The effort fades into utter nothing
nesSand Is al best but m6mento The sub
ect Of this notice, Mrs. FRANCES Cox consent OF Mr.
John Cox, OF Campbell, departed this life the morn
ing Of the 9Th ;ober last, in the SD year of her age
after lingering illness Of many weeks. II the
pleasure OF the writer 10 become acquainted with Mrs
Cox in his earlier years. The many kndnesses received
at her hands, of mothers ir,ndshp--can but
draw forth sentiments the respectful; the loss Of a
friend may be imagined, but cannot be described.
Death 1t is true is natural separations; but when the
last pulse OF friend ceases to beat and the curtain OF
time drops bat to be lifted in eternity. is then the
great deep of hearts is brokcu up;-but greater
still must he the anguish when the ties of propn-
putty are Thus rent asunder. If wife and mother
idolized husband children and family Mrs. Cox did
Their comfort and happiness among her higher Oh
iecs-he reciprocity was fully equal. Her death has
produced chasm which will never be filled. She has
left behind husband and six children and large lam
" III COMMUNICATIVE WIN tneh the syiipatieuc tear
involuniariiy inermingles. But why murmur? Why
arraign the wisdom of Piovldcncc2 The decree has
gone fosth, and it becomes mcekly TO submit. A
Christian in PRACTICE. We trust she is in Heaven. The
monument Of her greatness reared by deve
opmeni Of the purity of her motives. Peace be TO he
ashes, Ever vcrdait be her memory! The tear Of aec
ton shall moislen the turf Of her tomb
I = in Wytho county. on Sunday night the 2Otl
inst. Mrs. Nancy BgoWN, the wife of Judge James +
Brown of that county. She was member Of the Pres
bycria church and died in the full assurance OF hope
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-12-01
Greai bargains ia M.itt.rare
HENRY o. RICHARDS offers we'll saIee,qd

HENRY q. RICHARDS offers a we'll salceied
assortment OF Hardware. Cutlery Gums. Castings,
&e nj prices Ia suit the times. Country merchants Far
mers, mechanics, aud others IN want Of such Ioops
will hgd greatly To their advantage 10 give me call,
as am determined 10 give satisfaction. My stock con-
stats IN par, of the following articles:
An ylls. Vices, Smiths Bellows. Hand and Sledge
Han Spades aud Sho,els, Hay and Manure Forks.
Grass and Grain scythes and Sckes Bench and Moul-
dino pa ars a splendid assortment Hand, Pann. Ten
on. MILL Pit aud Cr,lssapt Saws, Barnes x Co.'S very
superior Axes. Hand and Broad Axes and iachcis Ham
meIs. Brace nd BITS. Spike Shavcs, Spoke Augurs,
Hooks and Hinges IL l.. Hinges, BRASS Butts. Patent
Iron Butts Parliament, an Table Hinges. and Coach
Hinges. Pocket and Pet Knives scissors. hazors ana
Razor Straps boxes, Brushosand Homes, yoFy knvesand
Forks IN sets. Ivory, Stag Bu,hkc, HON aud Bone
handled Knives and Forks Patent IA Wses a,sc'ynrds
Shear. Cast German and English Blis.ena Steel, Pad
Cnphond Chest CLOSET knnb Stock o Ks, IN itoHse
and all other Locks Cutting Knives. ian.ns kmvea.
Nlolins and Strings. Tea Trays aud Walters, H'ovels
and longs and Pokers, Brass aud Green Fcnders I'a'
Holds and Scrs. Brass. Brass head and Common and
Irons. Tea Kettles. Sauce Pans and Poatoo Boilers.
Block Tin anu Britannia Coffee and Tea Pots. Hand.
Crosscul Pit aud Mill Saw Files. Horse Rasps, Smiths
aud all other Files. Angurs common and pacnl all sz's
Coffee Mills assorted, Waffle Irons, Sad lrons. English
polished Cat aud Wagon Boxes, Brass Kettles, Guns,
Pistols Rrdle Lea,hers. Bits anI Surrups. Tacks and
Sprlqs all sizes. Stoels and Dies aad screw Plates,
Brass and Plated Candlestcks, Snuters aud Trays,
Wood Screws all sizes, Moriars aud Pcso4, Drawing
Knives, Plane Irons. Fumcr, Socket Morlicc and Iur
nlna Chisscls and Gouges French Coffee ms Pots,
Ovens, Sk,llos aud other Castings, Cotton. Wool and
Horse Cards, Carpenters aud Coopes AIDES. Axes and
other Tools Screen Wire. Wall ,wcrs Meal aud Whca,
sleeves, Curry Combs. Bells of all kinds. Halter and
Trace Chains, 9Th Chains. Breast md I.og Chains,
Killing. Wedding and Garden lloea. Aascs. GW and
Wrooeh Nails, Britlaonla Cast,rs, Plated, Britannia
and Iron Spoons, Brushes Of all kinds German Silver
Spoons, SHUTTERS aud Trays, Brass aud Japanncd Sp,
nons Sugar iio,es, Lad,ps Dressing Boxes, Tea Cad
dies. Switch. Gig aud Carriage Whips. Swing aud
Toilet Looking Glasses Baskets Buckets. Tubs and
Measures aud Woodward generally. Table Mats aud
other Mats. Accoroans. Beads and other ansY Goods.
Carriage Lace, Springs, &c Besides many other arti-
cles not enumerated
Nov. tGDif