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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

her ch,Jren, her three darling sons whom she had
npr,urcd with tho tenderest affection through their
infancy and childhood, and from whom. JUST in the
torn,in, of their character, she must be separately
nr in the entire wreck of the family they must be
divided on to those who could take them; and ever
orer in secret did she bewa her want OF a home
f,r them for size ne ger saw them but 10 bear some
complaint Of unhappiness. True, they lived with
mood peop,e. and all that was required Of them was
ALWAYS 10 do right, always TO do well. Alas poor
frnil. erring human nature. 1t is the plant in its
native soil, uxuriaing in broad ground, throw
ing wide its exuberant branches, that throws out
more freely and shoots up with increasing vigor
under the strong pruning, while the poor exotic
s,in,s and withers away. II is not q mother alone
that must feel for the sorrows of the young, in the
lime of their tenderest sensbtics, susceptible to
pleasure from the slightest cause, and as easily
tortured with misery, TO have shame and want for
their only inheritance. Proud and FESTIVE they be
for the elements of mans nature are fino--honor
and dignity are among his earliest at,ractions-and
in his attempts TO ascend 10 that higher region he
mistakes the way, tho world meets him with her
frowns and checks, and he recoilipg in his agony
looks in vain TO that home where faults are shelter
cd, and tho virtue, though small is sought out and
cherished with unweared love, ill it grows and
strengthens, and becomes guide and blessing to
its owner
Thus did This poor woman grleve over the crush
ed hopes and disappointed expectations other sons
Not one of them was successful in life She tried
10 help them, but she too frail for such hard
service, and she sunk away and left the world a
lingering victim TO train Of woes that comes not
in the ordinary cody2e of ovens--but is the work
alone of intemperance. Who can calculate tho
amount of misery in one single family? ponder aud
tell journal Of the Temp. Union.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25
THE RANKRIlpT LAW

From appearances last week the conclusion seem
cd inevitable. that the House were in earnest in
their efforts to destroy the Bankrupt Law, and tho
oo,Suct IF certain members who voted for it at the
nrsv;ous session needed some explanation. This
conclusion may have been hasty--ior the reason
o;v.n Inv the member who first moved in the house
in the matter of repeal, and who voted originally
for the law for his conduct and apparent incorss~
teucy, is comlnendable rather than censurable-it
Is. that tho ardent friends of the law might bring
forward certain amendments deemed important, and
even necessary to give permanency to It. SUCH
| amendmen ts may be demanded-but to put Oft the
| establishment of wholesome and uniform sy stem
of bankruptcy seems to us inhuman and 1nwise.-
Il is essential to prevent overtrading, dishonesty
and iniustice-to curtal extravagant and extended
cred,s-and to give creditors an equality in the
distribution of the bankrupts property-now, in
may places, too often wholly secured by certain
men termed tpreferred creditors. 1t Is needed
| TO deliver from bondage the more than 100000
bankrupts IN the u. S. who have become such by
the runous governmental policy of the two late
minisrations-and TO make fIeemen of them
again, bv putting them in condition to earn a liv-
ing for themselves and families.
Although the House has repealed the Law, the
Senate will stay the repeal or perhaps postpone its
operation awhile, and revise and amend it-but a
repeal is not greatly feared by the friends of the
Law. The Senate will keep the matter safe, it is
said But should they fail TO do so, the ardent
friends of the Law, though they deprecate the FIRE
quent use of the Veto power, are willing to see II
exercised for good well as bad purposes, anc
deem this of the former character-and express 6
strong confidence that, should it become necessary
in this case to interpose this power to stay the
march of repeal, will be resorted TO by the Exec
lutive. .s... VISA.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

This gentleman, who was expected to commence
Lec;urng in this County about the goth INST states
that he will be here the 4lh OF February, pre-
pared to answer calls for his services.
The Secretaries Of town Societies requested
10 inform HENRY MATTocKs, Esq. of Danville, of
the number of days Mr. Robinsons services will
be wanted in each town, go that appointments may
be made, and communicated to Mr. r..
MIR X. is leciuring in Merlin ack County,
" II. and five do not misunderstood the matter
he will spend tho month In the County, ifdesired.
OF course, Mr. r. cannot afford to labor he does
without some compensation, and the friends OF the
cause in the towns where he may lecture will no
doubt expect TO render to him suitable remunera-
ton We merely. throw out this hint that those
Interested may not fail to do justice to the laborer
under the impression that he may be rewarded
In another WnY.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

A CONFESSION. Our friends of the Star now
odge-with n sort of reservation we do not
undeIsand--that Van Buren, left public debt,
amounting on the 9TH OF March last 10 some 49,
O00, 900. This is important, for il has often been
asserted by the locos that he left debt. We
trust they are growing more honest, and will by
and by acknowledge the whole debt The Star
might as well have included several more debts,
since to light-due the Georgia militia, the
Reside bill of towards half million, Florida war
bills, and on, and perhaps the amount would
reach the SS25 900 900, stated by Merriwether,
to be the true amount of the Van Buren, debt.
The naval and fertilization appropriations of the
Extra Session should come into the Van Buren,
debtor he had used money appropriated to these
purposes for other objects, and left the work for
The present admin istration 10 do and pay for
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25
THE SCARCITY OF MONEY.

The present scarcity is general, and, as we have
said is wholly owing TO the drain of specie TO pay
our balances abroad. That these balances are
created by over-imp ortations, does not admit OF
dosbt When we look at the amount of goods
brought out, in anticipation of duties levied on
silks, linens, wines, &c, at the Extra Session, and
the large orders G ven in consequence OF the sue
cessful business oftho Spring and Autumn,h pro-
ceeds of which are arriving, and in process of
being paid for when the amount of cotton
and other exports going forward, smaller than last
year, and selling at lower prices, we learn the
whole cause.
Had il not been for the loans obtained abroad on
State Stocks, and State securities, which have an
swered to us the purposes of specie for the last
four years, the present drain would have taken
place before; for, excepting last year, we have reg
uarly over-imported. The balance against this
country has been rapidly accumuIat!ng, and the
present panic abroad in regard to securities has
entirely put an end 10 farther loans Things have
come to the condition, that must either pay in
specie or produce, manufactures; but we may ex-
haust our supply of thoselkinds ofprodace that are
| not heavily taxed abroad to prevent their ex
| portation--we may send all our manufactures thai
! can be spared, and still balance will remain
Specie we cannot send, without increasing the
present scarcity. We have already lost too much
What alternative, then, remains? The only ons
is to diminish the imports, or to keep them where
they are until the growth of the country shall re
quire them.
Can this BIO done by The present course of thu
opposition party, who have leagued themselves
with the free trade party of the South? Can 10
continue to pay, aoe ro'o our ports open to euer!
nation, to pour in upon us the refuse Of their oao'
gluttcd markets. We cannot stand the drain tina
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

VIII come upon US, if English co,,on
ems merely, are to be admitted on ~ eaO WNl
per cent. uuly Of Nj
We have heavy debt to setilo H..
our imPortations. We owe to Euo,s ''O'' taa
least 200 millions of dollars which ~ mn u'oSap
as they fall due, or we must follow =, must SeM
the State of Mississippi, and reoud;, ,' ''a"pht
our everlasting disgrace. THESE nr" "'n, h
Err SHALL PAY, UNTIL WE pRopucr We H.
PORT LESS. AN&
Are we in any kind of Condition
about Low TARIFF? Is this ,;roa "' NRt
our manufactures, which, besides snrn a'PNp
place offoreign articles, furnish arro r"'"s@
exports. Is this time to encourage im n"'p''s
by low duties9 P"atN
We observe that all the Pennsylvon, n,
voted against the resolution to refer H., 'Ha'H
the Presidents message that relates fl Il, "a" Of
to the Committee of Ways and Meau,- 'nd
of them dared go for it-though six or,b,~ @A
it convenient to be absent. From on, "0nd
too, our only Loco Foco Representative " 'aA
menter, could not resist the force of coDv ;,,'
the will of his constitute n,s The cola, ns I.
loosely on the necks of The opposition be,o,0.
They will Learn, If they do not know il ,,,S
that the people aoiH not consent to be ,OBL,J E.5
sake Of sustaining party discipline. TA,l,s '"~
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

The Santa re EXPEDITION. The plans OF ms
expedition ure said TO have been altogether pacinc'
Their capture and cruel treatment has produced
great excitement at New Orleans and along the
valley Of the Mississippi, and large numbers OF men
are represented to be ready TO join the Texans for
the conquest Of Mexico.
Santa Anna Is again President of Mexico, and
rumor says, is ready to enter Texas with an army
How will he succeed now when Texas has 100,
900 freemen when he was defeated by the Texans
while they were but 10000 strons' In all proba
bilty war between Texas and Mexico would
result in the conquest Of The latter
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

n-TConsiderable excitement was produced al
nnapolis, Maryland, during tho sitting of the
Slave holders Convention al that place, on dscov
ering stranger among them taking notes 1t
was finally ascerlaned that he was not friendly
to the meeting, and thereupon all strangers were
requested to leave the Hall. The gentleman left
and went into gallery and there recommended his
vocation. lie was soon elected fom thence by
tho popuaco, examined, and abolition papers were
found upon him, when he was committed to Jail as
an 'incendinry." He gave his name as Charles
~ TORY, latest from Washington City He is to
be tried as offender against the laws of the
STATED And this is called free country!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

TEMPERANCE M LETTING. The Temperance meet
ing in this place last Thursday evening highly
interesting = the meeting house full, and an
excellent, and withal "ardent spirit prev allied
A brief report of the NJ iddIebury Convention was
made by MIR f. Fairbanks, and addresses by Mr.
Williams, DR. Maltocks 81 Mr. Charles Fletcher, of
Lyndon, MIR J. Fl. Paddock, ofthis town, and MIR
Jones, Of Passumpsic.
Similar meetings frequent in most Of our
neighborng viIages-und very many leaving
the horrors and woes of incompetence for The paths
of sobrety and peace Push on the good work
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

among which was one from the Secretary OF state
relative to the proceedings and final decision under
the convention between the United States o. Leg
as relative TO the boundary line
Mr. Benton's bill for the repeal of the Bankrupt
Law caue IN and was laid over al his suggestion
TO await the action Of tho House on the SUBJECT
Mr. Claws Resolutions Of amendment 10 the Con-
stitution were postponed I'LL next Monday; ana the
r,easrrv No,a hill referred TO tho Committee
on finance. 20
In the Senate. varions petitions were presented,
by eleven Senators, mostly against the repeal OF
the Bankrupt Law.
Mr. Morehead in presenting a petition against
tho repeal Of this law, expressed desire TO sup
port any measure to set the captives free, but he
considered himself instructed by his constituents
to vote for repeal of the present law.
Mr. Walker declared his opposition 10 the repeal
and called IN the resolution instructing tho com
mittee on the judiciary to report an amendment TO
the act to include corporations, which having ny
him been modified at the suggestion Of Nlr King,
so as to assume the form Of inquiry into the expsdl
oncy, was adopted
MIR Evans reported the Treasury Note bill with
amendments.
In the House, MI barnard asheu inc uHah'tho"s
consent OF the House to report from the Judiciary
Committee bill, that it might BIO printed and laid
on tie desks of Members for their consideration;
to which objection was made. The bill was sup
posed to relate to the subject of bankruptcy
The rules suspended and many petitions
were received prime ipay opposed 10 repeal oil
the bankrupt law,
Mr. ], r. lngersol having presented II petition
against the repeal OF the bankrupt law, moved its
reference to the Com. the Judiciary, with in
sructons 20 inquire into the expediency of report
ing bill to establish uniform system of bankrupt
cy free from the imperfectons OF the act repealed
and the inquiry was ordered by The House
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

u The knowing ones at Washington, say the
letter writers for some Of the papers, aver that
there have been several Cabinet meetings of omi-
nous import-touching our relations with England
which said to be somewhat unpleasant. The
Madisonian, the reputed organ OF the Executive.
shadows forth much, and urges prompt action
on the part of Congress 10 and make good
our national defences
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

UPWhen the Bankrupt Bill was under discus
sion in the House, Mr. Briggs moved TO instruct
the Judiciary Committee report amendment
making corporations dealing in paper subject to
said Law All the locofocos in the House save -
voted against the amendment, They are sworn
enemies TO corporations so long they can hum
bug any body-but when action is proposed for
them, they love corporations as we'll any body.
Out upon such hypocracy, saw we
LYCEU Mon the Plain, Friday evening next,
at half past o'clock. Mr.. G. c. CHASE, OF
Peacham will deliver lecture.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25

GPCoI Worth, Commander in the Florida war,
declares that tho war shall be ended in few
weeks Good news Colonel, and we hope it will
slay ended-fDrever.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25
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DIR. d. G. ROBINSON.

JANUARY 25. 1912
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17
K. HERMAN, Clock N0 and Watch GA Maker

HAVING fitted up a new and more con N .k venient shop would inform his friends, and the public generally that he still contin- ucs the business of Clock 8- Watch Repairing; and that from his experience and skill, and constant attention to this important branch |of business, hopes 10 give general satisiac- tion, and receive share of public patronage. ALSO, ON HAND,
 A good assortment of WATCHES and JEWEL. LERs' GooDs, consisting of lever, lepine, and common scapcment Watches, ear rings, fin |ger rings, breast pins, silver spoons, specta- lcles, thimSles, pencil cases, butter knives, sugar bows, plated spoons, near-sighted spec taclcs, steel pens, pen knives, scissors, twee- gers. tuning forks, Music Boxes, Clarionets, Flutes, Flies, Violin strings, clarionet reeds, Iclarionet and fife .Preceptors, Shell Combs, watch oil, &c. ALSO,
 pr. Wm. Evans camomile, tonic, and fa- fnily aperient Pills, with directions, recom- mended highly for dyspepsia, nervous, and lall stomach complaints.
 Dr. Evans Soothing Syrup, for teething, with dircctions-a real blessing to mothers.
 Also, Dr. Hunts celebrated Pills, for Con- sumption & Liver complaint, with directions, Also, Dr. Goode's Female Domestic Pills, with ample directions. The above medicines {preparet by Dr. Wm. Evans, 100 Chatham Rstreet, New York-sold here by
 R. MERRIMAN, Agcnt,
 Nert east of the Presbyterian Church: \ Lifchfiel1. Dpc 9 S7
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17
English and American Paints
The Furnace Business

WILL be continued by J. Darlington and w Son--and they hope. by strict atten. .tion to their business, 10 merit and obtain share of patronage from the public. U' All orders will receive immediate at. tention and despatch.
 THEY HAVE ON HAND, lTeeting house Stoves, Wash Stoves. Box
 Stores. various sizes, Farmers Kettles,
 Fire Frames, Andirons, Dish Kettles,
 Basins, Griddles, S-c. &-c. sAll of which will be sold as low as can be purchased elsewhere.
 The Furnace will now be in constant ope- ration, so that We shall be able to accommo- date customers on short notice. J. HARRINGTON & SON,
 Litchfe'a, Oc', l, ls4l. 20
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17
LEAD PIPE.

For Aqueducts, Pumps, and rarious other uses. 'HE subscriber continues to manufacture
 1 Lead Pine, suitable for Aqueducts, Pumps, ii&c. upon the most approved methud, of any |sizc or thickness which may be wanted, and upon the most reasonable terms. More than
 tcn years experience and observation which the subscriber has had in making and putting lin operation, for all it's useful purposes, the |above article, enables him to do it in the most thorough and perfect manner. The Pipe is proved with force pump before 1t leaves fhe factory.
 The subscriber being near to navigabIe waters. can forward Pipe 10 any part of the |country. Orders, or inquiries, by mail or otherwise, will be promptly attended 10. AI.ANSON ANDRUS. Canto1, Con. June, le4l. 6m4
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17
TO BE SOLD,

Al e Court of Probate holden at Norfolk, ,oith,n and for the district of Norfolk, on the 29th day ef January, A. D. l942:
 Present, Michael r. Mills, Esq. Judge. VENHIS Court doth direct the administrator A on the estate of BENJAMIN CALHOUN, late of Norfolk. in said district, deceased, repre- scented insolvent, to give notice to all persons interested in the estate of said deceased to appear eff they see cause) before the Court of Probate, to be holden at the probate office in said district, on the 18th day of February, 1942, at 9 o'clock A. M. 10 be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners on said estate, by posting said order of notice on a public signpost in said town of Norfolk near est the place where the deceased last dwelt and by advertising the same in newspaper published in Litchtield.
 Certified from Record.
 36 M1cHA1L F. MILLS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17
|New-Eaven French Dyeins
 ESTABLISHMEN

ESTABA kSktMENIs
 CORNER OF STATE AND GRAND STREETS.
 A. HUSSON, Proprietor. Cassimeres, SattinetS, Meri- Dnos, Circassians, Damask, Pongees, Silks, Satins, Ribbons; cotton, woolen and worsstd Yarn, all kinds of Hosiery, Linen Goods of every description, are dyed and pressed in the best possible style, and MO expense spared Ito give pefmanency to the colors. Cashmere, nnerino and silk Shawls, Piano and Table Covers, Carpets, Rugs, any kind |of Garments dyed, cleansed, secured, and fully restored 10 their original colors. Black |& red Merino Shawls dyed without injuring |lhe borders. A Sample Book is kept for the lexamination of customers.
 The subscriber particularly invites Silk manufacturers 10 look at his samples of Sew. ing Silks, as for richness and brilliancy of color and gloss they cannot be surpassed.
 In all cases his charges will be moderate Eand those who have Goods 10 be dyed by the piece or pound will find their advantage iu icalling at the above establishment. N. B. All work done in the shortest possi. ble time. A. H. U A Sample Book of 25O different shades and colors can be seen by calling at A. P. P Camp'sst ore in | itchfeid.
 AP F. CAMP, Agsnt tor A. Husson. Nv l3 50
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17
PROBATE SALE.

nuRsuANr to an order from the Court of E Probate for the District of Watertown, will be sold at Public Auction, to the highes, bidder, on the first Monday of March. le42' at two o'clock in the afternoon, (unlcss pre-. viously disposed of at private saie.) so much of the Real Estate of JARED BEEcHER, late Of Wates1own,d deceased, as will raise the sum of one thousand dollars. Sale to take place al the dwelling house of the late deceased, in said Watertown. Terms made known at the time of sale.
 DAYTON MATrooN, Erecutor.
 Waterioson, Feb. 2, 1S42. ~St
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17

RTA steel Spectacle Case. with pair of SnectacIes therein, was lost last week within hslf mile of the Court House. The finder will oblige the owner by leaving it at this o0ice. Feb. 10.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17

Ala Court of Probate holden Gt Liiehfsld' 'e,th- ie and for the district of LitcAfeld, o" the Slsf day of January, l642:
 Present, Ralph c. Camp. Esq. Judge. 0N motion of the administrator on the U estate of CATO FREEMAN, late of Litch- field, within said district. deceased, this court doth appoint the 24th day of February, l642, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the probate office in Litchfield, for the hearing,allowance and settlement of the administration account on said estate; and doth direct said admin. istrator to give public notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear (ifthey see cause1 before this Court at said time and place, to be heard therein, by posting copy of this order on public signpost in said town of Litchficld. nearest the place where the de- ceased last dwelt, and by publishing like copy in a newspaper printed in Litchfield.
 Certified by
 36 RALPH G. CAMP, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17

LITCHFIELD
 MARBLE Manufactory. THE subscriber having remOred his Marble -1, Establishment from " first door north ot he Bank" to Meadoo Street, (building for, merly occupied by R. s. Potter) would re- spectfully inform the public that he is now and will furnish 10 order, all kinds |of GRAVE STONES, |of selected Marble from the various Connecti- |cu,, New-York and Massachusetts Quarries. MONUMENTS, |of American or Foreign Marble, according to the latest and best designs, executed m q neat and workmanlike manner.
 JAMES G. PATTERSON. I I.achfeld M0u 20, 1S4l. 5l
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17
HOSIERY.

HOSLEkYs
 " ApIEs' plain and ribbed black worsted A Hose do. colored worsled do; plain land ribbed Hose and half-hose !; black, white |and cold cotton do; brown, white and mixd cotton half do; black ard white nerino do |lisle and Cashmere Thread-for sale hy Nov. II. F. PHELPS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17

Probate BFV1sK'S at this office.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17
REMOVAL.
.N. P. ROLLE ES.

HAS REMOVED to the Store in ,Spencer's II A bulding,neXt west of the Mansion House where ho will be happy to wait on his old and as many new ones as will fla. Vor him with call. Having lately made additions to his former stock of GOODS, he now offers for sale good assortment of
 Dry Goods, Hardware,
 Groceries, CrOCkery, Iron and Steel, Joiners' Tools, Cabinet and Harness makers Trimmings, House Builders md House keepers articles generally.
 Also, Bu6aLo RoGcs, Sleigh Bells, and other |easonable Goods-all on accommodating terms for cash, some barter, or some credit .lways admitting that cash will buy as cheap md generally cheaper than any thing else.
 Litchfcld, Dec l, i94l. 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17

BOOIS AND SkkOESo THE subscriber has this day received from 1 the city large and splendid assortment of Mems course BOots-do. Kip Boots-boys Boots-men's coarse and kip Brogans-toge- ther with full assortment of Small Shoes, well adapted for the fall and winter trade.
 Also, India Rubbers by the quantity.
 P S. Those intending to pay cash for any of the above articles will do we'll to call and |see-and those that buy will do better. SAMUEL CLOCK. LitchfeIL, Sept. 2l. IT
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-02-17
n nVNILLOw WARE

w Baskets, Work Baskets, ,1SaIcheIs. heI' kicules, and Pin. Cushions-for sale by
 Nov. l8. F. PHELPS.