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DEAN SWIFT AND TIE TAILOR.

Tailor in Dublin, the residence OF the Dean,
took it into the ninth par' Of his head that he was
specially and dviney inspired to interpret the proph-
cces aud especially the b Ok of Revelations Quit
ting the shop board, he turned out preacher or rath
err prophet until his customers had left his shop,
and his family were likely to fansish His monoma-
MIA was well known to Dean Swift, who bencvoently
watched for some opportunity to turn the current of
his thoughts. One night the Tailor as he iancied,
got especial revelation to go and convert Dean Swift,
and next morning took up the line of march 10 the
deanery. The Dean, whose study was furnished
with glass door, saw the tailor approach, and in
stuntly surnsed the nature Of his GRAND. Throwing
himself into an attitude Of soemnty and thoughtful
ess, with the Bible opened before him, and his eyes
fixed upon the 10 chapter of Revelation. he awaited
his approach The door opened, and the tailor an
nouuced in an unearhly voice
Ocean Swift, am sent by the Almighty TO an
nouncc TO you
ssCome in, my fricnd,'' said the Dean, al am in
great trouble and no doubt the crd has sent you to
help me out of my difficulty
This unexpected welcome inspired the tailor, and
strengthened greatly his assurance in his own pro
phetc character, and disposed him to listen TO the
disclosure.
..Ny (ricnd'' said the Dean, 81 have jvst been
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-03-28
LESSON TO YOUNG LADIES.

The eldest of two sisters was promised by her faith
er to gentleman possessed of large estate. The
day was appointed for the gentleman to make his VS.
it, he not having yet either Of them, and the
ladies were informed Of his coming, that they might
he prepared 10 meet him. The afiianced bride who
was the handsomest of the two, being desr"us to
show her elegant shape and slender waist to the best
advantage, clothed herself in Dress which sat very
tight and close upon her without any lining or facing
of fur, though it was exceedingly cold The conse-
ouencc was that she appeared pale, miserable, like
one rershug with the severity OF the weather; while
her sister who regardless Of her shape, had attired
herself nationally with thick garments lined with fur,
oled warm and healthy, and rudy as rose. The
gentleman was fascinated by her who had the most
health and The most prudence; and having obtained
the fathers consent to the change, left the mortified
sister to SILVER in single bessedncss.-.a French
Legend
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-03-28

NEWSPAPERS. Go into the houses of some, and
you will find no newspaper, periodical Of any
kind, and hardly ok. Ask such to subscribe
for paper, and they will tell you that they have no
time TO read one But who is constantly employ
ed as to find leisure for the Improvement of his
mind Not the farmer certainly, for the long Win
evenings afford him several hours every day which
he might devote to reading. Not the mechanic, for
instances are frequent where the industrious arzans
have attained emnence in the sciences, merely by
giving their leisure to study.
One of the most eminent oriental scholars Of the
age is Professor Lee Of one Of tho English Universe
ties, and yet all his education acquired during
the moments of leisure which he found while employ
ed journeyman carpenter.
The fact is. every man has leisure to read news
paper, ard those who plead the want Of time as
excuse for not taking one almost the least indus
trious
Nothing ought to induce the father Of family to
do without newspaper, and rear his children in g-
norance. They will be less intelligent and respec-
table, and Far less likely to succeed in , than those
who enjoy the advantages OF good periodical.
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der, 1t is sown any time before the end of November
The produce per acre is as fol ows-Wheat 3 qrs. 5
bushels; oats qrs,; barley qrs bushels; beans 3
qrs 2 bushels; potatoes "a bushels. pair of hors-
es is kept for every GO! The poor rates a.
mount to Gl0, and are equally divided between the
landlord and the tenant
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myself within the chance Of such dangers agan.''
The resolutions, excellent, relieved his heart and
he turned with new feelings to adopt course of vr-
tue. 1t was then ''too late''
He saw within few yards of him, one Of the Of.
Ulcers of the institution in which he was to have
place of trust. To have turned from the door would
be to expose himself, and he could not stand where
he was He entered, he played and at midnight
had won few dollars. His luck had turned, - he
sad he "followed up the luck" and daylight saw
him possessed Of more than the desired sum.
lie left the gambling man room Of better resolves
than he had been though he had always resolved we'll
lie thought of the pleasure in store of the good he
would yetdo, and the delights he could yet enjoy.
he outer door of the house in which he lived
was OPEN lie stole quietly up the stairs, and gently
h'led the latch OF his room door. II dark and
STILL The child at length, moved. lie felt that
his wife had occasion to complain ofhis long absence,
but the JOY Of his heart to make her understand
the new resolution he had formed, and the means he
now possessed of carrying it into effect lie called hen
by name-she did not answer. lie felt that his new
intentions deserved more kindness lie called again,
but in vain He then opened window shutter, and
the light of the morning poured full upon the face Of
his infant He went to the bed to awake his wife,
He laid his hand upon her arsn and its icy chill
ness struck to his heart Hc threw himself upon
the bed, and groaned in anguish The crying of
the child called some fthe tenants Of the house to
the room.
The Coroner's aid was demanded over the dead
body the wife. The verdict of the Jury was
''Ded of the visitation Of God.' But one or two
thought that distress had weakened her frame so
much, that the anxiety and cares the new feeling of
suspicion, or the sense of utter abandonment that
night, had been too much, Her heart broke with its
over freight
The pride Of the injured father at length yielded
and with quiet efforts, no traced out the residence Of
his daughter.
Determined to meet her at more than half way
towards reconciliation, he came just the husband
had awakened to a sense of his misery 1t is ''too
late,' said the Inter, and pointed to the bed
The pomp of funeral did not Insult the wretchcd
ness of the living, the emaciatcd form Of the
dead.
The grave is the very verge the western de-
cyily of Laurel HILL There is stone to tell whose
heart mouIders there. Why should there be? What
lesson could it teach?
lie whose reformation was almost besun before her
death, tried the path Of virtue afterwards but it was
s'too late''
lie had resolved reform for the sake Of his rife
ard not for the sake of rirtue
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DON'T EAT TOO MUCH. Spanish rroverb
says: GA little in the morning is enough enough at
dinner is but little, and little ut night is too much
Remember this, and save indigestion ard s!eeplcss
niuh,s
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-03-28

To have music while at dinner-tel your wife that
she is not half so handsome the lady that lives
across the way
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reading the 10th chapter of Revelation, and am great
y distressed at difficulty have met with, and you
are the very mnh to help me out. Here is an account
OIL an angel that came down from heaven, who was
so large that he placed foot on the sea and the
other on the earth, and lifted up his hands to heaven
Now, my knowledge ofthe mathematical continued
the Dean, "has enabled to calculate the size and
form OF this angel; but am in great diffic uy for
wish to know how much cloth it will take to make
him pair of breeches and as that is exactly in your
line of business, have doubt the Lord has cnt
you 10 show me-"
This expostuIaon came like an electric shock to
the poor taor He rushed from the house, ran to his
shop, and sudden rcvulson of thought and feeling
came over him. Making breeches was exactly in his
line of business. lie returned to his occupation
thoroughly cured of his prophctca Iation by the
wit ofthe Dean.
MODEST MAN. bachelor says that ALL he
should ask for in wife, would be n good temper,
health, good understanding, agreeable physiosnomy,
figure, good connections domestic habits, resources
OF amusement, good spirits ersaon, talents cl-
egant manners, modesty, virtue and money! En-
change paper.
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The Chinese have saying, that an unlucky wore
dropped from the tongue, cannot be brought bach
bv II coach and six horses.
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TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN.

Published weekly at $500 per annum, or ST. so
,a,;d within six months.
M paper discontinued until arrearages are paid ex-
.,n,ntthe option of the publisher.
advertisements inserted at the customary prices
r,nsient advertisements to be paid FOR in advance
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Always visit upon genera! invitation-it gives the
one inviting agreeable surprise
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-01-31
Ngw Fork Correspondence.
New YoaK, January 81, 1874,

New YoRK, January 81 lS43.
Another diabolica act of violence committed,
in this city, last night, the person Of reputable
female The victim, in this instance, married
lady She was seized in one Of the streets and con
yeyed to slaughter-house, where the hellish deed
was contaminated. The woman, after having been
violated conveyed in state of insensibility, TO
the City Hospital and at last accounts il was not be-
lieved she could recover
Thes, dreadful deeds are becoming common IN
this depot Of crime; !" and If something be not done
10 a5ate their frequency, will become unsafe
for females to venture out after dark.
The editor Of the New York Courier s. Enquirer,
not content with quprrelling with those whom he is
pleased to consider his foes, has picked up what is
called muss," in New York, with the Wings, his
old crunies. 1t promises to be delectable affair,
unless there be agencies called in to settle it, The
gentleman commences his quarrel with Alderman
.fiWsu, Wing of the legitimate on-Whg Clay
order, and is exceedingly waspsh. Whether the
fight will extend beyond Mr.. Atwell's precinct"
cannot now be guessed The affair originated in the
disinterested subject of the propriey of allowing and
paying certain bills for city printing, which originated
at the establishment Of the Courier & Enquirer.
MIR. Winthrop, of Boston, it seems, has some idea
of regarding the interests Of his constituents and
the House of Representatives, has manifested dis.
position to countenance some Of the details of the
Exchequer. Mr. Winthrop is congratulated the
evidence he thus manfests of disposition to escape
from the ira nmels of faction and utraism.
have nothing new TO send you from Albany
There is a good deal of preparatory thunder rum
bling in the clouds, and it is by improbable
that i, does not indicate rupture
Gov Paine, of Vermont that Wing Governor,
who is so over-nce, that he declines reading the
Stale papers of John Tyler" has been browsing at
Providence, Rhode Island. lie took lodgings in that
city for day or two, and as it was known that he
was distinguished for his fealty to Mr. Clay and his
abuse OF the President, the Wings of the Rhode
Island Legislature called him in body, and offer
ed him their homage. An immediate advance in
the price of " India Point Gin" was the immediate
consequence.
notice that am the object Of the small abuse
and twattle of the personal stupidity, and penny-a-
line libeller, who writes the Washington correspon-
dence Of the New York American. When cease
your paper, and my own good name, ! may pause
in the discharge of the daily avocations Of life and
notice, in becoming way, the garruty of that two
penny press and progeny.
yours, NEcKAR IN NEW York.
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ACC public document, and that, deposited IN the
Srchiyes OF tho State postery may read Il IN great
,dmiraton Of the profound wisdom and patriotism OF
the mightiest and sagest Of all her rulers.
such may have been their meaning and intention
Il 50, would DO invidious 10 disturb the eompaeen-
e, which, no doubt attended It's publication to the
world but, unfortunately for their author, the Jae'
arc u.i,as. The Governor has furnished the text,
and will furnish the commentary in my next
ADssooKarlo MEMsER or THE CossruUrIos CLus.
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DIED.

On the 18th instant, NICHOLAS HARPER, in
the I'D year OF his age nearly thirty years clerk
in the Treasury Department The deceased served
many years in the Navy Of the United States, and
shared literally IN the esteem and confidence OF
Commodores Perry, Decatur and Tingey Captain
McNiel and many other gallant officers who witness
cd his conduct In the West Indies in the rigae Uni
ted States, and afterwards in frgate Boston, IN
the Mediterranean, at the blockade Of Tripoli.
MIR. Harper was a native Of Ireland, and IN the
year 1898, in the aborye struggle for liberty IN that
Inflated land, took an active part, was engaged IN
several bloody contests in all Of which he behaved
bravely. AT the battle Of Vinegar Hill he was
wounded, and at Ennscorlhy, while galantly adyan-
cling on the enemy who were afterwards routed
two OF his brothers were shot down, one on each
side OF him, one ~ and the other rs years OF age
Mr. Harpers conduct a clerk characterised
by inSariabe correctness Of department. punctuality
OF attendance, aud faithful discharge on all occn
sions, of every duty assigned to him.
As man, patriot, and Christian Mr. Harper
did honor to the country of his birth, well that
Of his adoption.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
AMOS KENDALL.

AMOS KENDALL.
Mr. CHARLES BROWN presented sundry petit
tons OF Inhabitants Of the State of Pennsy lvania
praying the passage Of law restoring to Amos Ken
dali his personal liberty of which he has been wrong
fully deprived for certain Of his public acts while
Postmaster General of the United States.
NATIONAL STOCK
Mr. j. r. INGERSOLL, from the Committee of
Ways and Means, made a report on certain memori-
ais which had been referred TO H. asking for the Gre
alton Of two hundred millions Of national stock 10
be distributed among the several States and Terrific
ries, and the District of Columbia and concluding
with resolution that II not expedient TO grant
the prayer Of the memoriaists and that the commit.
tee be discharged from the further consideration of
the subject. lie remarked that there also a re-
port by the minority Of the committee concluding
also with resolution declaring that ii is both inc pedi-
ent and unconstitutional TO grant the prayer OF the
memorialsts; and he moved that ten thousand extra
copies of these re, orts be printed. With view of
letting the House see what the reports contain be-
fore acting upon them he would ask that the subject
be now passed over by unanimous consent.
MIR. JOHNSON, of Tennessee, objected to the
printing of an extra number of copies.
MIR. EVERETT moved thatthe reports be referred
to the Selec Committee which had charge Of this
subject.
Mr.. J. r. INGERSOLL would merely say that
although the memorials referred to the Committee Of
Ways and Means and those referred to the Select
Committee similar, they were not IDENTICAL
The reports were made on memorials which were re-
ferred TO the Committee of Ways and Means long
before the reference was made the motion Of the
gentleman from Maryland MIR Johnson) of a par
tlcular subject TO a select committee
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Tennessee, withdrew his OBJ
lection TO the printing of an extra number Of copies
of the report.
The question was stated on the motion Of Mr..
Everett TO refer the report 10 the Select Committee
when
Mr.. BRIGGS moved the previous question.
Mr. PlCkENS expressed the hope that the mi
noIlly would be permitted 10 present their report,
and that both OF the reports would be printed Sc
yeral voices, Certainly /" certainly" 4" no objcc-
| TONI
| Mr. CUSHING inquired, What would be the eff.
feet II the previous question should be seconded
The SPEAKER replied, To bring the House to a
direct vote.
| Mr.. CUSHING called for the reading Of the
whole matter. lie had idea that il should be dis
| posed Of without Knowing what II was
The previous question then seconded, and the
main question ordered, (Which was on printing tho
usual number of copes)
! MIR. CUSHING again called for the reading of the
reports lie insisted upon this, as matter Of right
| Mr.. JOHNSON, of Tennessee moved to lay the
whole subject on the table.
| Mr.. REED submitted whether, under the 23d rule
this proceeding was in order until the orders Of the
| day shall have been called
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went To him, speedily made ii the minister Of his
power Opposition only gave him notoriety and in
nuence, and he has al last become, 40 10 speak
ofthe lions Of the day The lapse of lew months
Will expose his imposture and hold the folly Of his
followers up To the worlds merited rdieule
WnLIAa MooRE, man well known Ia Washing
ton, died recently in this city
Yours, Sc. lNEoSAR IN New Yoax.
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SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.
siOsDAr, January 80, is4s.

Present on Saturday
WD'- kinney, Esq, Of Virginia, and 7. J. Smith,
q, OF Florida, were admitted attorneys aud eouI-
sellers OF this Court
No. ~ y ,. Vidal RI al, appellants, the exc
cut 10 Of stephen Grard
The argument Of this cause was continued by MIR.
Stump, for the appellants.
Adjourned I'LL tomorrow morning, III O'Clock.
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7 OST, last evening between Gen. Eatons resi-
i A dcnce and Mrs. Abcrcrombies on It'll street.
Coral Bracelet with small coral hand attached to
il. A suitable reward will be given If found and
left at this office. jan 81
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GALE OF USEFUL AND FANCY ARTI-
DCLES.-The Ladies Of Christ Church propose to
hold sale Of useful and fancy articles, on TUES
DAY, the 3lst instant, and two three succeeding
days, in the excellent under Mrs. Hamilton's
house, on Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd and 4 J
streets, commencing at II O'Clock, A. NJ, and con-
tinuIng until 10 O'clock p NJ, of each day.
Refreshments may be had at the during each
day and evening, such cakes of various kinds, ice
cream jeles, coffee, picked oysters &c and on the
evening Of each day select number Of the Marine
Band will be in ATTENDANCE,
The profits of the Fair intended to be appropria-
ted to the payment Of the expenses of painting and
improving the church above mentioned. ian 80
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Mr.. CHARLES BROWN presented sundry peti
tons Of Inhabitants Of the State of Pennsylvania
praying the passage of law restoring to Amos Ken
dali his personal liberty of which he has been wrong
fully deprived for certain Of his public acts wh
Postmaster Genela Of the United States
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CWentp=SFosnth Congress.
THIRD SESSION
MONDAY, January 30, l943.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The President pro tenn laid before the Senate a
communication from the State Department iuclos-
ing dispatches received by the Caledonia giving in
formation lin addition TO what has heretofore been
iurnished) TO the operation of the tariffs and CON-
mercial laws of several nations Of Europe Also,
from The War Department, in relation to the Light
House ON Bartetts Reef.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-06-24

cy Besides the various Indian tribes there are per
sons from almost every nation. Here Germans,
Scotch, Irish. English Spanish, and various other
t'ons have no doubt if strict inquiry made not
excepting some OF the sable sons of Africa. .
Nothing has been done yet except the receiving and
welcoming the delegates they arrive which is done
IN the same manner described in my first letter.
COL Davenpostyisited the Council on Monday, and on
tuesday aii the tribes took him by the hand Every
day we hssea dance by the Ioways. Osages and such
others as are disposed to join. They paint their bodies,
and have nothing except their flaps and leggings
suppose the dance, is kind of War Dance as they
look very hideous, and from their which
they make with their weapons.
hear that Of the western tribes are ex Dected
IN, and that the council will cont tn EN-
and several others which daily looked for.
had forgotten to mention that on Monday last, a
flagstaff, of considerable height raised and white
flag, their emblem of peace hoiscd Messrs Stan
ley and Dickerman have since taken it down and paint
ed upon it, clasped hands, with the pipe and hatche
hese Gentlemen are still pursuing their business with
untiring energy.
Gov. Butler has arrived at Fort Gibson, and is ex-
pccted here today. am &c. w.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-06-24
Arrival ofthe steamer Acadia.

Fifteen Days later from Europs.-The steam-
er Acadia arrived on Tuesday morning last at
Boston. She left Liverpool on the 18th ult., and
consequently made the passage in thirteen lays.
The Important news is the progress of the Re-
peal in lreland-we give below tho following ac-
counts.
Tho agitation for the Repeal of tho Union is
mixing strides in Ireland very alarming to the
government. MIR. O'Connell has remained Mt
homo organiz ng his plans for moving his couu-
trymen, aud he has succeeded etlectually.-
ne Catholic clergy have joined tho movement in
great numbers. Tens of thousands are conprep,
ted under the Repeal Standard, and the couIirv
rs IN the came fearful state of agitation as in
io29. 10 arrest this dsorganization, the Duke of
wellington IN the upper, and Sir Robert Peel in
'''e lower House declared their intention the 9TH
or evening. OF putting down the Repeal agitation
Tpy lorce, II necessary. The movement is as
oulous "a 10 England rs 1t is popular in Ireland
Meanwhile, Mr.. O'Connell has hurled defiance a.,
ms assalian's, aud, in terms more epergct;c ,bop
polite. dares them to tho conflict. Troons a.o
pouring daily into Ireland, and tha, unbon onnv band
seems destined to contending factions and angry
passions. "S'y
=, AT The meeting of tho Repeal Association .,
monday, the amount of the weekly ..ran, ,, ~
olnS The 10Th ult, vas, declared TO he 2a5I uh;.,,
Mr. Connell calls the "Peel and Wel,;no,nn
contribution" a'S'oh
mr. OConnell says ia effect that he ,v;I, ,,h,.
'no law as 1t stands, but if new and uncors,;,.,
,,oi'o' onactments are TO be enforced aonns, H..
nePeai movements he will resist them bv e..
= necessary. II seems, according to the decl,,.' ;
"cu ol one OF The Catholic bishops, that the vhoIa
" t.'a' oooy IN ireland, without an excen,;o, -
IN favor OF the repeal movement. "ie