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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11
DANIEL WEBSTER,S Speech

Delivered at Boston, ten days since, will be found
in paper to day. The report of it which we
copy is brief but nevertheless correct and EN- bod
les the opinions put forth and the positions taken
by this great Mr. w although he dissen,s
widely from the line of policy pursued by Tyler,
thinks it 10 get all the good can out of the
recreant Captain, and for this purpose he has tho I
II To be- his duty To remain in the Cabinet, even
against the advise of some Of his rie nds lie has
advised ~ Ter TO carry out Wing principles and
nolw outstanding other cnunsels have prevailed
with him he would ceave to him foi the good that
may be thus secured, swallowing the bad as u dose
to be taken at any tate. This may he sound phi
osophy but it bitter pill with but u few grains of
sweetening.
Ho advises that the Excheqner Plan be adopted
and is confident il will work well. Fiji will, lei
us have il by al! means.
Portions of Mr. VS. speech meet the sevores
condemnation Of the Wing press IN Massachusetts
especially that portion relating the doings OF the
recent Convention of that State
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

u Gov. Hill, ofN. H. has been besought 10
leave the Granite State and his Patriot TO 60 to
Washington and become Editor of the Madisonian.
He is to do so on condition the powers that be pro
vide him with the means Of relieving himself from
mis- pecuniary burdens at home and a full crib there
also lie is to be Tie organ and defender of the
'Iy Ter administration. The administration have
bated the Gov. for while with s:blanks Wrapping
paper and twine," and other patronage. and now
call for his services at point important than
the capital of N. Hampshire.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

,,; Mp ~ Lee anniversaries of C,l.d,,
,x D" held at Cabot on "Wednesday and T1 Co
n er 'e'" an" ION days OF October n0d
mon. ~ VI. With a.
IN the forenoon and evening Of ,ho
the Education, Tract, and Seor ~, tle same d,r
hold their anniversary CauN viii
In the afternoon Of the 18Th, thu ,,
the ID 'mes'Ic and Foreign Missonor"" ""Ve'''V a
be held '""'y Cause v1l
In the afternoon Sermon and the Io.,
pei. VIZ Lofds Sup
The Secretaries of The several obiecn,
ed to make the necessary arrangement G' "e epecl|
sPective anniversaries. '''| Heir rs1
Sept. Is, lS42. ''0"'t@ L
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

CHFERFULNEss IN WIFE. Charles Dickens
whose writings contain much TO admire, and show
keen perception OF human character, remarks
upon this snbject,as follows:
A woman may he Of great assistance to her hus
band in business, by wearngn cheerful smile con
tinuaIly on her countenance. mans perplexiles
and goominess are increased II hundred fold when
his better bali moves about with a continual scow
upon her brow pleasant, cheerful wife, is as II
rainbow set in the sky, when her husbands mind
fed and lrefn wife, in the hour of trouble Is like
one OF those friends who delight to torture lost spir
it's"
Another writer expresses similar views in lanyu
age equally forcible but not altogether SO poeti.
cal. He says:
"Good humor in wifo is like gold leaf in
pill. II does not alter the dose, but makes it go
down"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

"IHE DARTMOUTH" edited hv ~
of Dartmouth College, entered n,. ,"' senior cI,,
OF It's existence in September. !, :. wy 9Th yea
and pleasing monthly, and MANY If =, 'p'sha,
credit to their authors. v '"e article, A.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

RoBBERY.-A gentleman by the name o rChares
Walker, of Burlington, N Y, robbed at the
Schenectady Railroad Depot, Albany, on the 9th
inst of $2200 (which amoant was adrotly taken
from his pocket while in the crowd The robber re
mains undiscovered yet, notwithstanding ing the rig
orous measures which were taken for his appre hen
sion -
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

He only is worthy OF esteem that knows what is
just and honest, and dares to do it; that is a mas
ter of his passions, and scorns be n slave 10
another's Such an one i'm the lowest poverty is q
tar better man, and merits more respect than those
gay things W no owe all their greatness and reputa
ton to their rentals and revenues.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

GThe Wings went to sleep in Co, :,
spring ana let the locos carry the s'. "''"'a n|
can s'"nd Iocofocoism any longer ,n n'' They
carrying ihe town elections IiLo '"u 'hel ad
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

CHANGE IN THE CAn,ynn - "OFOII
,,on,"in c We papers say, has been d,v ""' Walt,
captain from the post of socretorv o ~''ven by III
10 MAKE room Tor more plan, tim, ,U Ir'ppn
ing, of Mass. one Of tho oT,, 'o", Caleb Cn,G
House. ''' Nuard' in Il
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

The Governor General of Canada has promulga
led letter from Lord Stanly, Secretary for the
Colonies, declaring that the Queen had refused to
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

s s.%" aa the me prayer prayer of certain pe,oD.,.
asked the Crown to make o"e''' who h,
sr"a'e seats OF The Provincial Gov. n"a e"etc
ston' therefore, is to remain ,bo 'Cr,'FomeOl Kin
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

% Answer to the Enigma in our last-"FRENcH
REvoLUTIoN.h
DEPORTATION WANTED One Of the uninitiated
in these 'hings,w would modestly inquire of ALPHA,
if Fenelon English writer? Merely asked !
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

Hon. Geo. N. Briggs, OF Massachusetts. (Berk.
shire DISTRICT declines a reelection to Congress.
His retirement is q National loss.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

repeat, gentlemen, now is the time To accom-
plish this great object of the currency, which was
the primary object of the Wing party long ago,
and until that is gained there will be no returning
OF their former power.
know this system will answer. / am sure il,
will. a mechanic who uses an axora plane
knows the quality Of the tooI-he knows whether
the temper is good. AIN equally certain thu, this
is good measure.
II that great fund arising out OK the public do
main belongs 10 the states and is distributed among
them, 1t will afford means TO enable and duce
The states to save their credit and the charac
ter of the people.
The settlement OF the great question with Eng
land, the great question Of the Reciprocity Treaty
the subj ect Of Colonial trade and Of the Currency,
the restoration of our public character and faith
are subjects which shall always engage in with
interest, aud act upon them Gearessly and indepen
IDENTIFY. am willing to do my duly--,o act with
sober men-men who tree from the heat
of party, but who are actuated by an ones, and
generous union 40 uphold the institutions of our
country. In pursuit Of these objects both in pub
lie and private lie, am willing to devote myself
and to give 10 them all that ms Of me-strens,h
and life.
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further action, and give gentlemen an opportunity
to cool, before any cison was made.
| The subject OF the Currency brought us to the
commencement Of last session. The Secretary OF
tn Treasury senta plan TO Congress for an Elk
chequer, and il was a measure that met my hearty
and sincere approbaton The subject OF the cur
[ rency has been the study Of my lfe.-Abou thirty
years ago, little before my first entry into Con
gross, il became n lending topic Of discussion in
England in both houses Of Parliament, and gentle
mon of the most acute minds and experience took
| par, in that discussion The study Of the papers
! which Neie tho results Of their labors made me n
| Bullionlst and am sincerely ofopinion that
paper should not DO circulated in any city any long
or than il can he at any time made redeemable in
gold and silver. have read every thing upon this
subuct snce, and have been close observer Of
the laws and effects Of paper currency, from the
time the first bank Of the United States was dis
continued down to the present time, and free
say that tho plan proposed, is that should be
generally advocated
| take upon myself the responsibility Of saying
that tho measure introduced in Congress early last
session, s The best measure-the only measure and
will he found so by the people. am willing to
stake my reputation IN saying, that if the people
will take that measure, and give it fair trial. in
three years il vii! be admitted be the best ins
tuition ever established in this country-the Con
stitution alone excepted. ! mean II was orig
inally proposed, and not rs it came out from the
committee Of Congress, for when they struck out
the Exchange it was not worth rush.
This and no other measure will do, but TO at
tempt to establish Bank with private subscription
IN the hope of lettering the condition Of the coun
try, is hopeless-and we might we'll postpone
action To the incoming of the Jews.
Our condition under the Constitution is indeed |
remarkabe--one is afraid to do this, and another
that for fear Of running contrary TO it's provisions
one will not vote for the establishment Of branch
IN a Stale, because it is thought to be unconsttu
iinnal And like bnaman they remain tossing
about among the angry pillows, hoping reach
The shore, though unwilling TO put out
protect themselves with. This very moment, this
approaching session calls upon 10 make The eff
forts in power, 10 be united upon this all i'm
portant suhlecr aud not array ourselves TO2po
sion' Here is measure for the preservation Of
our currency, which Is approved by the President.
Why uot give il a trial? lfiI fail ON HIM rests the
responsibility.
There is no one ofmy age, who has spoken
against the use and abuse of the Veto power.
more than have, 1t is well known that have
advised against tho of this power, IN all and
every case that il has been exercised, but while
have so done, have no, Joined in the ranks Cf
those whose object seemed to be to make out a
case against the President and not TO serve their
country
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11
OCTOBER SESSg0V- ,s,o

Sept. Is, lS42.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-11

We copy from the accounts by theBririshQpy,
two paragraphs o. the despatch oran Engr.h n,
val ofticel,, detailing particulars Of the ale, Ell
gagement at Chusan:-
, 1842-04-02
THE RlDIGiL.
SATURDAY, APIL, 2. 1912.

We are apprised of the many perplexities, tn
ais and difficulties attending our present position.
The scholar, the critic, the wise man, and the
fool, will all have some fault or failing 10 point
out in our course of conduct we have not the
most distant idea of being able to please all-per-
haps but very few. SOM will find fault with
the appearance of the paper-some with the taste
displayed in making selections, and others with
the advertisements, SC. We have been told, FIVE
had continued the paper thoroughly Democratic,
we would have been well sustained; others have
said, if you had changed the name, we would
have taken the paper and given you all the sup
port possible. Others have said, give US the facts,
we care nothing about the editors opinions; il
we have the facts, we can form our own conclu-
sions. Some say they want a " whole hog pa
per, they will not take a neutral paper; others
have said, we will take your paper, but if you
abuse either of the political parties we will quit
you. Some are afraid we will lean towards the
Wings, and others that we will lean towards the
Democrats. And now we saw, gentlemen, be
sure your own eye is "%zactly" plumb before you
accuse US of being straight up and leaning over.
We have already said we will endeavor to act
fairly and impartially with all, at least as much
SO as human nature will permit. We do not deny
having our principles and preferences, but at the
same time we are willing to allow others the
same liberties we take ourself. 1t is probable we
will be censured by many, yet we hope to deserve,
it from none. After mature elaboration, and
viewing the subject in its various bearings, we.
have adopted the course laid down in our pros
pectus, and we expect to pursue it most scrupu-
lousy. We have already received much encou-
ragement from many of our best citizens, who
wish the welfare and happiness of our common
country, regardless Of parties or names; others,
again, caring more for these things, as we sup
pose, than for the good of the country, have in
an abrupt manner withdrawn their support. We
thankfully receive the patronage of all those dis
posed to encourage us and to those disposed to
censure and find fault we say, withdraw your
patronage-we don't care a fig; we intend to do
the thing we believe to be right, regardless Of
consequences.
, 1842-04-02

saw that thoughts of love could so overcome
the bitterness of death; while the old mar
musing on his long.deceased wife, murmured
softly, "Meet againw
Suddenly the clouds were arranged in two
dark mountain peaks, between which the
sun looked out with a kind farewell glance
upon the earth.
"Wha a glorious c~ountenance!' said the
dying man.
"Is is the setting sun, father,' said Got
treich.
"Yes, I see that face again; and" said
the father, thinking all the while Of his depar.
ted wife. Gottreich felt unable to continue
his " Recollections," and 60 on to describe
the joys of reunion upon earth which he
had penned in the Forming; for how could
ne speak of ea:tnIy happiness to one who
even nsw was gazing into a higher life?
"Fa,hetm he exclaimed, as he marked the
fixing gaze of the dying man, show are you
nowr
eyes, l am thinking so and So" the old
man kept murmuring, as he imagined he still
heard his son speaking. "Death is sweet,
and it's lovely to depart in Christ" Still
he seemed drinking in me words of his son,
and enrlchlng his departing soul with all the
Joys o: his past life. as from time to time he
whispered, with failing breath, "All goodw
till the brightness Of all those views of his
life was lost, not in darkness, but in light, as
in his soul arouse the sun-God. As the sun
sank down, the father raised himself from his
pillow, expanded his arms, and said, "There
are three beautiful rainbows over the setting
sum must CO." Then he fell back and
expired. Whatever living;men may say
of death as a sleep, or humiliation, (both
words without meaning) those who have
watched by the dying, and heard,heir last
breathing, knowing that thethoughts Of
the last hour rather Of rising and going hence.
"He is gone" said Gottreich, weeping,
10 Justa, who wept over the pale form-"he
is gone, full Of holy joys to his God. Let Us
not weep. The sun has set and risen at once;
and he knows nov the same light makes glo-
rious the evening and the morning"
, 1842-04-02

time. that changeth every thing, brought =.
lief, and still had two sons. But nv cun
of affection was not yet full. They too.
were taken from me. Side by side thev
died-not as their brother, but the fre.damp
caught their breath, and left them scorch.d
and ~lifeless. They brought them home Ia
the old man; his jewels-than whom earth,
richest treasures in his sight had no price
and told him he was childless and alone. h
isa strange decree that the old plant should
thus survive the STRIPPING things j. shaded, and
for whom it would have died a thousand time..
II is surprising that ! should wish to die in
the mine"
"You have indeed" | replied. "drank sof
affiiction;-whence do you derive c~onsola-
tiong'R
The old man looked up. 'From Heaven;
God gave and he taketh away-blessed be
his name"
bowed my head to the miners pioss
prayer, and the old man passed on.
, 1842-04-02
THE MINER.

"There's danger in The mines, old man." ]
exclaimed to an aged miner, who with his
arms bent, leaned against the sides Of the
immense vault, absorbed in meditation; it
must be q frightful life"
The old man looked with steadfast but
some what vacant stare, and then in half bro
ken sentences muttered, "danger-where is
there notion the earth or beneath it, on the
mountain or in the valley, on the ocean or
in the quiet Of natures most hidden spot
where hath not death left some token of his
presenter"
Truly" replied, shut the vicisi,udes of
life are various; the sailor seeks his living on
the waters, and he knows each moment that
they may engulph him; the hunter seeks
death in the wild woods, the soldier in the
field Of battle, and the miner knows not but
that spot where he now stands, tomorrow
may be his tomb"
at is SO. indeed" replied the old man;
ave find death in the means we seek to per
Petuate life; tits a strange riddle, who shall
solve n?"
"Have you long followed this occupation? Z,
| asked, omewhat struck with the old mans
manner.
"Frcm a boy--I drew my first breath in
the mines-I shall yield it up in their gloom"
"You have seen some Of these vicisitudes,,
| said, "to which you just now alluded"
"Yes,"he replied, with a faltering voice,
81 have. There wa a time three small bows
looked up to me, and called, me father. They
were sturdy s~triplings. Now it seems bu,
yesterday, they stood before me in the pride
OF their strength, and ! filled. too, with a
fathers vanity! But the Lord chas,ene,h
tbs proud heart. Where are they now? |
saw the youngest--he was the dearest of the
1ock--his mothers spirit seemed to have
settled on him-crushed at my feet bleed
ing mass. We were together-so near that
his hot blood sprung up into my face. Mol.
ton lead had been less lasting than those fear.
ful drops. One moment, and his light laugh
was in my ear-the next, and the large mass
came; there was no cry of terror, but transi.
ton to eternity was as the lightning's flash
and my poor boy lay crushed beneath the
fearful load. 1t was an awful moment! but
, 1842-04-02

News from Texas is of the most interesting
character. We learn from various sources that
Mexico is in arms, and marching some fourteen
thousand strong against Texas, and already have
crossed the Rio Grande and captured several
small towns. President Houston has issued his
proclamation, calling upon every man, subject to
military duty, in the government to hold him
self in readiness for three months service, with
eight days Fashions and one hundred rounds of
ammunition. We may look for a clean sweep,
as there is no probability there will be any quar-
tiers given on either side. For particulars, exa-
mine an article on our third page, quoted from
the New Orleans Crescent City.
, 1842-04-02

undisciplined soldiery: many of the prisoner:
of Goliad who were among the most excited
were Immediately charged with my custody;
projects to murder me in some barbarlous
manner succeeded one to another, was
hand.cufied TO an iron bar for more than fifty
days, and on the 3oth of June was ordered
to march out to be shot. on the same spot
where Fannin and his men were executed.
This wicked plan was frustrated, thanks to
the kind offices Of Stephen Austin. Now
that you announce TO me your intention to
proceed to Texas, you may in the theatre
itself Of my .ufFerings, verify circumstantial.
l!y and infinitely the cruel, unworthy and in
human treatment, to which | became the butt,
after the nominal agreement Of the 14th OF
May. In those | did not compromise myself,
nor could more than as a private individual,
to make representations to my government;
but even this weak and isolated agreement
lost its validity as soon as they commenced
to treat me as in former days it was custo-
mary to treat slaves in The regions Of Barba-
ry. Isend with this letter the protest which,
on the 9th Of the same June, | directed in
the port of Velasco to Mr.. David G.. Bur
nett, who acted then as President Of the So
called Republic; read it sir, without prejudice
and in cool blood, and confess that, to the
very enemies who were so anxious for my
death, | openly threw the accusation of in
fidelity and inconsistency; and | proved to
them that my pledges had been annulled en-
tirely by their own fault.
"Messrs. E Austin and Samuel Houston
saved my life; they alleviated my lot as far
as was possible to them; they made me an
object Of their compassion and most gentle
manly commissera,ion. Mr.. Houston dis.
tinguished himself by obtaining for me my
liberty, without requiring from HE any retri
button. How great are my obligations for
this act! Ever will I be greateful for actions
so worthy Of Christians and sensible men.
Ever will | survive to reward them, under all
contingencies. | will publish their
deeds to their honor and praise; for such acts
invariably secure the sympathy and admira-
ton Of the whole human family. But even
these considerations cannot bind me down
to act with lukewarmness in the affair of the
great nation which ! govern; more particu
Iarly when they involve her major interests.
The Mexican army has again taken a posi-
ton Of offence, and she will not vary her at
till she plants her Eagle Standard on
the abnks Of the Sabine.
, 1842-04-02
From the New Orleans Picayunc Extra.
TEXAS AND MEXICO.
Concluded
[ANswER.l
"Palace of the Gov. Of Mexico,)
February 10, 1912.
Mr.. j. Hamilton:

" ioi~
Mr.. ]. Hamilton:
My Dear Sir-Mr. Packenham, minister
other Britannia Majesty, placed in my hands
in due time, your letters Of the 18Th OF last
January, which had reached him by the
steamer Forth, and | at present acknowledge
its receipt after the delay required by the
grave matter On which it treats.
"a letter written without previous &C.
quaintance with me, either official or person.
al, by a man whose very acts stamp him an
enemy of my country, could not fail TO sur.
prise me; and the more so, from the want Of
tact and d%elicay with which certain PROPOSE.
tons are addressed to one who knows how
much is due to his eminent position, and to
his own dignity and honor. You have placed
me, sir, under the necessity of being expl;-
cit and severe, because | cannot consent that
you and the partizens of your cause, should
deceive themselves concerning the final res
olution Of Mexico IN the question Of Texas,
nor can | omit the expression of the profound
disgust which you have excited in me, by so
rudely coming forward, to propose to me
the sale of Texas, and the acquisition an in
fanny.
"You commence by acknowledging your
self a citizen of the United States, and al
the same time agent of Texas, for the re.
cognition Of its independence, by tina Euro
pean powers. and for the well known and un.
fortunate negotiations for loans. do not
conceive how you can preserve the title of
of a nation at peace, harmony and
friendship with Mexico, while at the same
time, you endeavor to do her all the harm in
your power, and to cut off from her a part
Of her thrifty, by means which you have en-
with such singular activity. This
of independence with which YOU rep.
resent yourself as a citizen of the United
excites vivid recoIiections that your
c%ountrymen first commenced the war; intro.
duced disorder into Texas and still maintain
it in %scandalous violation of the treaties
which should, in good faith, unite the two
Butleaving this examination to the
criticism of the civilized world, which is 10.
norant neither Of the origin, nor the tenden-
cies Of the.usurpation of Texas, 1 will quick.
ly show you, that you are mistaken, and that
too, greatly, in supposing Mexico deficient
either in the strength or the will to maintain
her incontestible rights.
, 1842-04-02

The alternative between England and the u.
States appears to be, that the former must reeeas
from some positions taken: the latter must have
ner authority treated with contempt, or they
must try the strength Of arms. America has de-
manded the mutinsers and murderers in the Gre
ole case; England refuses to deliver them up.
England is now ruling some nations with q rod
OF IRON and It appears she will not be satisfied
unnl all the nations of the earth are brought into
subsection. However, she will not have the
0ninese to contend with when she sends her ar
mics to the land of Columbus.
, 1842-04-02

we say to our correspondent "a friend ofInae
pendence" we have not timeto answer your obiee-
u0nst 10 the temperance cause this week, as we are
compelled to be absent three days, but you sh.ll
have a fair hearing hereafter.