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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

PRACTICAL USE OF MEsMER1sM-A b,cbs,o,
friend of the N. o. Tropc. is going strong for Mes
merism to aid him in obtaining wife, lie say,b,
has never yet succeeded in his matrimonial specua
tons on account ofthe Interference of the old Gks
he therefore proposes TO put said old folks into
Mesmeric slumber while he is doing up his couriur
with the young ones We would caution all pnvo
and reverend seniors who may have daughters. to be
cautious Of any good fellow who shakes them unusu
ally hard by both hands, and looks at them unns
cessnrily strong in the eyes.-Heware of s,esmercs
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

FIRE AND SHOCKING Loss OF LIFE.-IheEst
Geauga IN. W Republican contains the following
melancholy catastrophe, which should be warning
to all parents against entrusting their dwellings TO tho
care of children. The dwelling house OfNlr Cyrus
Willard, in the north part Of Russell Township, in
this county, near Judson's mill, wus entirely con-
sumed by fire late in the evening of the eth inst in
the absence Of Mr. and Mrs Miard; and terrible to
relate, their four youngest children and relative
lad OF IA, were burnt in the building.
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a Mr. Cors shot in the streets in New York CHE
In the New York papers we find the following nd-
ditional accounts.
THE MURDER OF CORLIs
Tho mystery in which this whole ATTAIN is caVe"t'
cd is far from beng solved, though many c'Fcums''u
ces, which seems to throw light on it, have been
brought out in the course Of the examination OIL W"
nesses before the coroner In tho meantime public
opinion as TO the au, hor Of the foul act is much o
died. but the suspicion is very general that 1t was o.
Their committed by Mrs Cotton, or that she "a'
used to decoy the victim TO the fatal spot while ''''
er had deprived him Of life Though the tes'"OD
Of the witnesses is very conflicting, there can s"
" be doubt that Mrs Cotton is the woman ""'
whom the deceased was last seen, and that sne mug
have been with or near him at the time he was S'O',
Effort will of sourse be made by the friends o. w.,
Cotton and his wife to hide all evidence o s0"' .,.
heavy responsibility rests upon the others ~
tce that no ingenuity or effort on their pa'' "' ~
inn to discover and punish tie perpetrators VI =
dreadful crime. ,.,,b Of the
W. end IN the Tribune the following sketch 0 'D'
parties: .--,,, from Dos.
ton. where he learned, and for some ye'.' .lnrol
the art of engraving He was in'''"S c,v wears
and enterprising, and in the course :" While
amassed considerable amount oil Prop''' .,orcc.
there he married his present wife, VINO W"' r l.
ed with respectable family at ptoIa 'sn, rs,d
where che lived, and who was an l"'e"' anu two
uca,ed and accomplished lady They nav, ,u Some
children, the eldest of whom is IL ys" -. civ. and
four or five years since he remover ~ ,nd gambling
abandoning his honest callns' ,o.rs four story
house. at No. &c vesey street, IN "s' .tvle. He
house. which he furnished in the r'hos' .dd suppss
has here been in the habit OF giving .,sutly, to
s' :: a.; e.: e? S. '
Hss'' and I'd pleasing in his manners hi, h11's
became the common resort of many Oh o,,;nsnt pro-
;onab,e circles of the City-incluo"s .oed in msr
rsssjonal gentlemen as well as those '"s's
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brilliant to be beyond endurance, flashed before my
eyes, and sense Of suIocation came over me- WIN
such overwhelming force, that struggled myFe" u
wake and the first sounds heard in the street, "e'e
those Of the little boys crying out, capri ioo apr"
fool!''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04
Il II f. PID MIC.

Since noticed the epidemic two weeks snce ii has
ragged in some places with considerable Violence
ing, doubilessto the sudden changes in the weather,
from comparatively mild state to severe cold. 1t
has also spread into sections where it had never
be fore reachedB But we happy to be able to say,
did then, there have been fewer deaths the ca
SEES, with exceptions have been of milder char
acter, and resulted less fatally. AT the present time
the information have warrants the belief that it is
generally very much abated, and the appearance is,
should the weather be and mild that the disease
may soon leave US; at least, all fondly hope.
In the southern half Of this town there have not
been any cases, for 10 or IL days, and those
persons that have been sick nearly well or are
dong well. And in the whole town, we have not
heard Of only two three for the same
length oftime; and the sick generally in state
OF convaescence The exceptions are at the East
Village in this town. where there is less abatement of
the disease than in any other section of the town.
The last Star notices follows the effect and pres
ent aspect the disease in Danvile and vicinity:
We are happy in being enabled state that the dis
which has been prevalent IN this vicinity for
the last two or three months, generally known the
Eryspelas, is subsiding. There large number
now sick witch the epidemic, but it appears to have
assumed milder aspect, fields readily to med
ical treatment and it is thought in large majority of
cases, the patients will What this change
is owing to, whether to the approach Of the verna
son, or the experience and skill of our physicians is
matter which will not attempt to decide. Prob
ably both have operated check the disease.
At PERIOD the fatality which attended it, tru
" alarming. In it has carried to their slong
homes several of our most worthy s. esteemed resi-
| dents. We Informed from authentic source,
that the whole number of deaths in Danvie since the
first ofJanuay last, has been thirty seren; and it is
believed about two thirds, if not still greater pro-
portion, have died of Erysipelas The population OF
D., in 1910, was little rising 1900; taking 26 as the
number who have fallen by the epidemic, and we
have one every hundred of the inhabitants, which
shows greater mortality in proportion to 4he popua
ton, than prevailed in New York during the cholera
season. The neighborng towns have also been &C.
verely afflicted
In view Of these solemn dealings OF Providence
the kindred ties which Death fas riven-the fond ex
pectations it has b!igMedthe tears the anguish the
gloom has occasioned in family circles, and indeed
throughout the entire community, with what force
| does the reflection come home to minds
ssWhat shadows are,
And what shadows purSue.''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

CoUNTERgEI# Com. In somo places in this vi
entity there are in circulation many counterfeit Mexi-
can dollars. Some Of them, at least can be easily
detected Their material resembles german silver and
the sound, when thrown upon hard substance, is
different from that of pure metal The stamp or i'm
preston is pretty good. How so many of these pie
have got into circulation, when tho counterfeit is
plain, is somewhat wonderful unless il be that PEG
pie see SO little money they ready to take any
thing which looks like money.
A purchaser of fox skins went up the other side of
the Connecticut River the other day, and paid out
Mexican dollars, and we suspect that in this and 9TH
er similar modes, the base money was scattered IN
community.
Benton prophecied that, when the National Bank
should be dead and well buried, specie would flow
up our rivers. This is the first fufllment of the
many predictions Of this prophet that has to
knowledge, and not sure he will not outvie
MIR Miller in the propheca line.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

iCPThere has lately been arrests upon the charge
of countereiting of being guilty of using
felt money, in Greensboro, Newport Northumber-
land, and other places in the vicinity, Of some dozen
Individuals but not sufficiently informed in re
spect to them to give the particulars in the several
cases
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

CoUNTERFEITERs. We learn that Monday
last, Goth ut two men named Smith s. Allen, were
arrested in Crasbury charged with passing counter
felt bills; and upon being examined next day 60 or
70 dollars found concealed in of their stock
ngs. They put under bonds for trial, but sub
sequenty turned States evidence against three 9TH
or individuals, named Staples Samuel Smith and his
brother, who supposed to be the principal ac-
completes, who were to undergo examination last
Saturday The result ofthe investigation we have
not learned.-Star.
Samuel Smith and his brother, alluded to above,
have been examined, at Irasburgh, and the former
qured to give bonds in the of $780, and the lat
ter in the sum of $40. The brother spoken of is,
Aanson Smith, of this town, young man of good
character and intentions, and if he has been, in any
way, implicated in the transaction, his friends feel
confident that it was undersigned on his part. The
bonds required amount to an acquittal.
They have girl eight years old, named Grouse,
at Erie, Pennsylvania, who weahs 223 mounds,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

WHOLESALE ROBBERY. We understand that
on Sunday night 10th nit. young man by the name
Of Ira Allen Hall, committed daring robbery in the
dwelling house Of William Mattocks Esq of Peacham.
He took advantage Of the time while the family were
absent attending the evening service, and entering
the house by back window, took every thing of a
valuable character that he could lay shs hands on,
such as silver spoons elegant gold watch land 9TH
er articles of ewery, together with $3.50 5000 in
bank bills On returning from church, the family
soon missed the articles land suspicion rested on Hall
from the fact of his having previously boarded in the
family, and became acquainted with the house, he
was Immediately charged with the theft and though
stouty denying it, searched and all the property
was found about his person or in his possession At
legal examination day two afterward, ho was
put under bonds for his appearance at Court and not
obtaining them, is confined in prison-Star.
AWFUL Loss OF LIFE.--Statements taken from
the papers Of the United States since November 9Th
1912 report Thousand four hundred and Tortv
lives lost by shipwreck and swapping of common
boats, in the United States and part of the coast of
England and France.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

TYLER DEMONSTRATIONS. The distressing
Accidents" subalterns throughout the country accor-
ding instructions are getting up Tyler Meetings,
designed to bring out his friends TO nominate him
for re election. The campaign was opened ut New
York The house was crowded, but not by the
friends of altogether was the meeting quite
80 calm as "sumnIcr's morning." but more like a
north cast storm--a regular row. Men Of all par
ties were there. There distinguishing bur-
rahng-ard smashing Of windows and seats. Caleb
Gushing, of the guard, tried 10 speak, us did sever
al Others but the audience would not listen, and The
meeting broke up in con(usion latter nominating Tyler
for re eleclion There similar meeting in Bos
ton, few days ago, and full house, when Tyler
put in nomination for recollection, subject to the
the meeting was large, the vote for and against the
nomination was, ayes, fifteen, nays, t,coi Tremen-
dous! Levi Woodbury. was, at the same time, nom
mated for the Vice Presidency
The low in New York disgraceful, and the
meeting at Boston failure--a mere farce. They
are to be followed up the country over, wherever
nough men can be found to make call, and the
number Of three answers very well.
After all, these forces to be merged into some
kind Of locofoco stock-the nominations are all Sub
ject TO the Loco-Foco National Convention, TO be
picked up in the end by the ocofoco party, drift
among them, but they are, nine tenths of them, Of
the locofoco ranks, either holding office under seek
ing office at the hands of Tyler
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

Election in Connecticut yesterday. We hope
for good tidngs from this Statebut prepared for
whatever may come.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

ARRESTS. Justice 10 the parties accused, since
many have gone abroad, requires that the pub
lie should be informed Of the result Of the examna-
ton of Messrs. Russell and Hatch who arrested
Monday last week, at Lyndon, on suspicion Of
being engaged in circulating counterfeit money. Mr.,
w. A. Russell is one Of the proprietors, and drives
tho stage from Haverhill to Lyndon, and Mr. Hatch
drives Eom Lyndon TO Stanstead. On the stage
day previous to The arrest, there put aboard the
stage at Haverhi box directed to either Derby or
Stanstead of character which excited the suspicious
Of some who it at HaverhiIl The stage driven
by Mr. Russell carried the box to Lyndon. When the
Stanstead stage left Lyndon Corner, the box wasput
into the stage, and carried understand to T.yn
don Centre, where it secured. Upon examina-
ton Of the contents of the box they found be
pieces of metal cut into the shape of dollars but I'M
! stamped
| Messrs Russell and Hatch were arrested, and on
| Tuesday were examined on the charge Of being en-
gagged in circulating counterfeit coin, and wero ac-
Quilted the evidence adduced to sustain the charge
amounting the proof of the fact that they carried las
they carry other articles of baggage box in which
found materials out Of which false coin is manu-
featured Under these circums tances the law pro-
teets public carriers, as it should do. AS they are
baggage which they carry the law is right in protec-
| ting them; otherwise innocent IN en- would often be
made to suffer.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

SECOND EARTHQUAKE IN THE WEST IN
DIEs.-A slip of the Charleston Courier dated March
%, contains the following
We learn from Capt Smith, of the schr Francis
Cannaday, arrived this morning, that second shock
Of an earthquake experienced at the north part
Of Guadaloupe, the Sd inst. At the time captain
ola vessel off the North Point Of the Island, stated
that it shook his vessel with such severity, that it
with difficulty the could keep their feet A
dense cloud Of smoke assembled from the vicinity Of
Basseterre, and serious fears entertained for the
safety ofthat place. 1t quite sckly at Point Pc
tire, caused from the ocnsiveness Of the ruins of the
town.
The Comet recently seen at this place, seen
at st Thomas on the Cd of the present month;
brilliant to considerable alarm to the in
habtants. shock of an earthquake also felt at
st Thomas on the 9th inst about half past o'clock
at night No material damage done.
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these promises?
National Currency.
Protection to American Industry
8 Retrenchmepto Of the public expenditures.
These were the leading objects for which the
Wings struggled, and which they promised to
if it in their power. And what have they done?
To secure tho first, the Wings in Congress passed
several bills, ard defeated in its accomplish
ment only by the base treachery Of the in
whom they trusted, but whose influe to do harm
was secured by the death Of Gen. Harrison, and
his accidental succession TO the vacancy. The Wings
then did all they could TO effect this object
The second promise they have fulfilled. Our in
dustry is well protected by the present Tariff as
effect to be felt, the country will experience the ben
eft it expects from protection. Could we but havea
National Currency to aid business in connection with
the Tariff, it would be all the better.
The third promise too has been redeemed. The
appropriations for the two years in which the Wings
have had control in Congress- ls4l Sc 1912, average
only about 900 900, appears by authentic doc
umenis. The average annual expenditures under
Van Buren-for four years-was 1928, O0O, 0OO-ma-
king difference of$lo 900 600 per year. Thus by
electing Wing Congress FOR two years, the country
has saved $4,000, 900.
The measures, thea, promised by the Wings to
better the condition Of the country have ALL the
in which they were defeated by Tyler and the
Loco Iocos, been carried And though their ends
have been bat partially secured numberless will be
the blessings the country will realize ON the labors
of Wing Congress Of two years.
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G1sa G;Ae22SGY4@ go
TUES DAY, APRIL. A, 1913.
S10,000,000 a year, saved.

Often is it charged upon the Wings by the Loco
Focos, that mono Of their promises made before the
election OF $40, have been fulfilled And what were
these promises?
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ANOTHER MURDER IN NEW YORK

We barely noticed last week the manner in which
a Mr. Corls was shot in the streets in New York thy
In the New York papers we find the following ad-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

CALHOUN AND VAN BUREN,. Tie breach be-
tween the Van Buren, and Calhoun parties is becom-
ing wider and wider and wider. Since the demon
sraton in the Virginia Convention Of intention to
go for Mr. Van Buren,, the Calhoun men are taking
very decided ground. The Charleston Mercury, Mr.
Calhoun's organ, has added to its announcement Of
Mr. Calhoun candidate for the Presidency, the
words, ''subjec. to the decision Of Democratic Con
venton to assemble in May. is44.' The regular or
Van Buren, Convention is to be held in November of
this year. The Calhoun men will not hold them
selves hound by the nomination of this Convention,
but on the May following will hold their Convention,
and nominate him. So then shall have three
Locoloco candidates Van Buen, Mr. Calhoun,
and John Tyler.
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The Maryland Legislature has adjourned without
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-04

electing u s Senatsr.T his body, our readers will
recollect, was decidedly Loco Foco. This leaves the
Wings clear majority in the National Senate.
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recollect, decidedly Loco Foco. This leaves the
Wings " clear majority in the National Senate.
THE LATEST OUTRAGE. The Albany Evening
Journal ofWednesday, announces the removal by
John Tyler, from the Post Office in that city, of the
veteran and hero Gen. Solomon Van Rensselaer,! lie
was first appointed to that Office by Mr. Monroe, and
served through the administration of Mr. Adams and
Gen. Jackson. Mr. Van Buren, removed him 10 give
the place 10 Mr. Fagg and of the first Of the
lumented Harrison was to restore his old companion
in to the station from which Loco(ocoism had
thrust him. And now John Tyler, walking in the
footsteps Of Mr. Van Buren,, has dared TO insult and
Outrage tho feelings of the country, by removing
him!
This removal is calling out justly severe comments
from the press.
The New York Commercial thus notices this ap-
propriate act Of TyIerism. Alderman WATSON, full
blooded Loco, takes the office. "Wha an outrage is
this! Solomon Van Rensselaer,, the hero Of the
Miami under that old eeater, General Wayne,
and the companion in that battle Of William Henry
Harrison, Of whom till his DEATH he the bosom
friend; Solomon Van Rensselaer,, who was shot
through the body at the Miami yet kept his horse,
fighting till the blood spurted from his nosris s.
Solomon Van Rensselaer,, who was riddled like
sive by the bullets of the enemy in storming the
heights of Queenstown this same Solomon Van
Rensselaer, turned ont of the Albany Post Office by
John Tyler! We blush for the deed while
we record the fact. Why should man love his
country, shed his blood for it, when that country
treats its SCARED and true hearted soldiers thus'"
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They have girl eight years old, named Grouse
at Erie, Pennsylvania, who weighs 22s pounds.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-12

r AND AND NEGROES AT AUCTIoN.-n pursuance Of a
IL deed Of Trust by Samuel W Cousins, and
duly recorded in the Clerks Office nj Amelia county, SHALL on
THURSDAY, r seth dag OF Novtmber expose 10 public sale
acls Of Land lying and being the county of Amelia on
Appomaox containing 42S with single story
Dwelling with four roomse other containing 5Il acres WIN
large Dwelling with six The principal part OF
each Tract aud wood land, well tinered, ana OF
excellent quatysx eight likely Negroes, Horses, Mules,
Sheep, Cae &C., the Plantation Utensils the Crop o Coh
Oats, Fodder, &c, Household aud Kitchen Furniture =
The title the property indsputabebut acting as Irsce
shall ony convey such title vested in by the trust deed
JOHN r. BOTTOM Trustee
NB-Persons wishing TO purchase will call Mr. Samuel
w. Cousins, who will show the Land, &C. >,
Nov. IA o. Tvs
N-y- POSTPO NEMENT-The above will be cash sale, anu
will take place the premises adjoining where Samuel .ou
sins resides THURSDAY the 18th Of Decemhsr io3
The plantation suit the purchasers OF the whole
100 will be sold together ,,r :, ro,rc,, NJ
NJ, Colds
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Dec. 5
AMrII, coIiRT-nOusE FOR SALE.

THE subscriber purchased for cash. fo the purpose of
securiu. debt; all of the Real Estate the above place.
and being disqualified by his other engagements IRON taking
personal charge of the property, will offer II for SALE at puhc
auction upon liberal terms Aneu &. H. the 2si day OF
December Sl that being Court day. The terms VIII he MADE
day The farm contains abou, one thousand
Land unusually large proportion of which III "e
the buildings and asniicrnt qan
Of arabic Land for the profitable employment oil Twelve 9" NJ
teen fands tobacco wheat and cat u
buildings requisite for large establishment public and prl-
vale are them, large Iavefn
Store and private Dwelling House. AID all the Barns
aud ktchen Ice House, Dairy, &C. suitable
for such an establishment There is also excellent Garden
enclosed by substantial brick WALL aud variety Of bear
inc Trees selected h much II the property should
not liz sold the day appointed Will b. publicly sred for
rent day, unless privately enr On the Saturday
following offered for sale, tho place, by Mt Wni
F-estun occupant, all of the Panaton stock in
cudinc Iinrcs. Cows. Sheep, Hogs Farmn. Utensils Corn
Oats randS II good Fur
nrure. will show property dis
posed To examine befurc the day of sale
LEWIS Z HARVIE.
An,eii, county. Dec Colds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-12
FOR SALE.

FOK SALE.
ONE Of Tobacco Plantations in the county
" of Powlatiu.
acres the comfy Of Prince William well
red and well enclosed, that can he purchased
for 81 acre, If immediate application be mafe-a great bar
gain.
OF the finest Estates the upper James River offering an
opportunity o II la,ae capitalist seldom 10 liz met with
thousand acres Land James River abou. Go miles be-
low Richmond; 70o heavily timhcied THIS property can he
bouc,; for about six acre; Immediately the
River The farhes, hreequariers Of mile
from waters edge The wood and timber would pay tor the
place three times
Resides these the authorised TO sell variety Of
Farms of almost every Descriptions making his office the
ss,a, - : Z. T. BOLTS.
o., Z Aft
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TRUSTEES SALE OF PROPERTY.-Ry virtue of a Deed
of Trust executed by JOS Mseey, bearing date 2d Srpeu-
her 1872 duly recorded the Clerks Offices buckingham
Campbell countless viii SELL The 20 iecenc Il H. at
sai Mosecy's residence Campbell, NEGRO Gfl osc
hold aud Kitchen Kitchen Horses, Wng and
Plantation Tns an quarter section oi Land III Arkansas,
White RIVER which is said be valuable; aso shares Tie
james River x kaIawh a Improvement
And the 9Th day of January next, at Buckingham Court
house, will sell, nj public auction, the remaining Stock of
Goods of J. 81 l.. b. hioseley & Terms n sale
6 The creditors Of a. +. b. Moseiey Co., and of the late
firm Of Mosrley Spencer Co., will find greatly their inter
to attend the sales of the above property.
JOSEPH FTQUA, lr,...os
F. ~ WATKINS. i''
Dec 59-2aw3w