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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26
TIE NrEaG

In Peacham, Sept 10Th, Of congestion Of the brain,
Dea. ZIBA JOHNSON, aged ~. lie was native
of Westmoreand, n. ~, and settled in Peacham in
1894. For than thirty years he was an active
member, and for upwards Of six years Deacon of
the Congregational Church. Although his disease
ultics FOR considerable time before his death, his
friends entertain comforting hope that his peace
made with God through Christ Printers in ~ II.
and Mass are requested to copy-Communicated.
In HarGwick, Sept. 18th, of consumption, Mrs
JUDETH NJ wife of Mr.. Perley s. Johnson, aged 81
In Orleans Sept. l3, OF consumption, MARY ANN,
wife of Mr. David w. Howard, and daughter Of Mr..
Ichabod Collins, aged %.
In Manchester, 29th ut Fanny, relict Of the late
Governor Skinner, aged 81.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26

Fire al Great Falls. A destructive FIRE occurred
at Great Falls on Friday night last, the Berwick
side ofihe river II broke out in n wheelright shop
belonging 10 Messrs. Parks s Harris and before the
flames could be subdued six eight tenements,
cuped dwelling houses, mechanics shops &c
were destroyed. Fourteen families rendered
houseess, some Of them barely escaped with their
lives. and considerable in furniture goods,
Sc was burnt. We have heard the loss Of Parks &
Harris estimated at eight ten thousand dollars
IDoyer Enquirer
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26
BOSTON MARKET.-sept 10.

BOSTON MARkEI.-Sept. ",
FLOUR. Howard ST. l2,a Western canal
rs 4 81.
BUTTER. 10 lS-pcr ID.
CHEESE Al as do do
WtjOI-Since last report about 700 bales
Smyrna have been sod at prices not public; 800 do
Cordoya 1t asc per h. There is an increased de-
mand for fleece. The stock OF pulled is nconsidera-
BILE to admit OF operations Of much importance
S,xonv and Marine hancns 81 40
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26

DEATH OF ANOTHER REvoLUTIoNARY PAT
MOT. The Hampshire Gazette of Tuesday nnnoun-
ces the death of the respected and veneated patriot
Gen. EBENEzER MATTooN. lilo departed this
life at Amerst at O'Clock the afternoon Of Mon
day last after sickness of about four weeks. and at
the advanced age Of So years.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26

Fire al Stdnstead, l.. Give learn that on Mon
day night last, the house, barns and she'd occupied
by Deacon Pomeroy, were destroyed by fire, with all
their contents except part Of the household furnit
ure Insured for $500. This was unquestionaby
the work OF an incendary from Barnston, who has
since been arrested.-LIb.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26
BRIGHTON Monday. Sept Is.

BRIGHTON MARKET.-NIonday, Sept Is.
Reported for the Daily Advertiser.
At market, TOO beef Cattle, $50 Stores, 5000
Sheep, and 1915 swine.
Prces.-Beef Catle-The prises obtained last
week were hardly sustained. We quote extra at
so; First quality 4 n Is second qualiy3 rs a
4 third quality a 3 so.
s,ores-Two year old IS ID; three year old
$l1aI7.
Sheep-Lo,s were sold from 75c TO so.
Wethers IS, ~ TO 81.
swn"-l.os to peddle at 4 bc for sows,and 8 10
for barrows. selected lots fraction lot of
old Hogs from Ohio at A n 81 selected old Hogs
from New York, a 5. At retail from TO 63c.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26

MELANCHOLY AccIBENr.-A most melancholy
accident occurred in Antrim, n. H., on Monday last,
under the following circumstances. man by the
name OF Jesse Combs took his gun which was heavily
loaded with powder and shot, for the purpose of
shooting some pigeons that were tree by
his house. After swapping his gun three times and
not succeeding in discharging it, he went to his shop
for the purpose Of taking othe lock, having previous
ly placed the fourth cap upon it. After having
moved the lock and while in the nc. Of replacing IT,
the cap still being on, the gun accidentally dis
charged, and most Of the contents lodged in the
stomach and abdomen of one of his sons who
standing by, and who instantly exclaimed, "Fa-
ther you have killed me,'' and very soon expired
The deceased was eight years Of age. An older son
was also wounded, but not, however, dangerously.
II is but few weeks since that another accident
occurred in the same town, which resulted in the
loss of life. man whose name was Blanchard, be-
tween 20 and 80 years of age, while walking a
scaod of hay. and being the edge, los, his bal
ance, and falling head foremost TO the barn floor
broke his neck.-LoueN Journal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26
MAGOG CATTLE FAIR.


Bring in your beauties Of all kinds; r they are not
the best, bring them in. Ering in your Fat cattle;
perhaps some purchaser may get his eye this and
be on the spot ready To purchase. On the 10Th day
OF Oct next, early in The morning, C. Carpenters
Inn at Derby, we shall expect to the Derhams,
the Dervonshires, the Chvoits Irish and Mernos,
Berkshircs, specimens of various kinds of root ard
seed crops, &c. &c &c.
Do not forget the 10 day OF October.
GEO. w. KENDALL, ! No.,
JOSIAH JOsLIN, newport
MICHAEL BLY,, Charleston.
EZRA llINNiAN, Holland.
JOSEPH MORSE, Salem
Derby, Sept ls43.
N. d. VIII Mr.. Steele drive down his cow, YEAR
ling and calf from Beehe Plain
CALEDONIA COUNTY CONFERENCE OF
CHURCHES
The Semi Annu1l Meeting Of the Caledonia Co.
Conference Of Churches will be held at Barnet (Ste
ven's Vlagc) commencing Wednesday the 9Th
inst. at 10 o'clock, a. NJ. The Secretaries for the
various benevolent objects will he prepared with
ports and provide addresses FOR the OCCASION Rev.
J. Clark, Peacham; Rev. J. II. Worcester, Substi
tute. II. CASE, Scribe of Con.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26

VIOLENT RAIN SroRM-DAMAGE TO THE
BALTIMORE AND ONO RAIL ROAD. The Bat-
more American received on Thursday evening intel
lgence Of violent storm Of rain having occurred in the
vicinity of Iarper's Ferry on the same morning.
which did much damage to the Railroad. Three
culverts about three miles from IIarpers Ferry
mostly destroyed by the rise in the streams. and
large portion Of an embarkment was swept away. In
place the rail road track to the extent OF about
seventy feet, carried off, and in another place he
tween two and three hundred feet TWAS also report
ed at TIarpers Ferry that considerable damage had
been done the Winchester Railroad, but the extent
Of the injury had not been ascer,ained.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26

Mr. J. c. De Romes, Editor of the New Orleans
Courier died in that city the 2lst ult. He had
acted as an editor for 80 years and served also in the
last war under Gen. Jackson.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26

Fire at H'hitehaH. On the 9th the Phoenix ho.
tel and out-houses and three ether buildings were
destroyed by fire. The work of an incendiary.-
IWatchman.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26

SINGULAR. Joseph SPaulding of Weathersfeld,
farmer. on leaving his field for dinner few days
ng o. discovered two ofhs cows in open conflict with
each other and apprehending no serious consequent
ces thought he would not interfere himself but let
them fight it out But what was his surprise, when
on his return back to find both cows with their heuds
t6rned and stretched horizontally upon the ground
dead, the necls Of both being broken! Such the
case, however singular it may be. Mr. S. had bu,
four cows, and these the two best, which he
valued at twenty dollars each We never heard Of
such case before, and doubt very much if twas
er before lnown- Rellonrs Falls Gasclle
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-26

SINGULAR PHENoMENA-A house on the beau.
tiful grounds Of James C. Church. Esq, Fort Ham
ilton, Narrows, l.. J. sunk Monday last. II had
been built about eighteen months, As feet deep,
we'll walled up with stone, and strange to relate, dis
appeared in perpendicular line about fifteen feet be-
low the surface carrying with it the well house. a
rambling noise heard by the inmates Of the house
a few minutes previous TO its downward career. a
person who was leaning against it at the time, sPrarg
for the fence and there held on, thinking the Miller
prophesy was being fufled-LIntelligen
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05
CINCINNATI MARKET.

GAZErrE OFFICE, May 4.
FLOUR-All yesterdays receipts WEI e OF Pease's
brand which stands well with shippers. The lot
was taken at So ia nnd inspection. The same
price was offered the CITY Millers and declined
They are holding OF 1925
WHISKY is dull at l4Ic nj the Canal. notyirb.
standing The very light receipts About 80 bbIs by
The La~rencehurgh boat at l4Jc We noticed n
sale OF 200 hbls for The Philadelphia market
LlNSEED OIL Is firm al Use al " hich price vya
noted sale Of 90 bbls yesterday a the Mills.
FLA% SEED partakes of the general advance
winch now seems To attend all Western Produce.
Al our Oh Mills. they are laying 75c per busheI
lor oil they can get. This an advnnce Of 80 per
cent since tie beginning fIho year, when il sold
al 56r 0
WHEATON, City Milers are No. inclined to
pay over Que Tor Wheat, wilhsiandng the recent
excitement IN the ST Louis market II has sold
lAeTe as high as 55c But private letter Of the
a'es' date assures us il had fallen hack To SOC with
more sellers Than buyers. and il thought IL weud
seule down al nbont 47c. Our Miilers had mode
large purchases there before The iale Tise-one Mill
having engaged 10000 bushels IL begins 10 mr..
rive here every day Two. and keeps The Mills IN
operation.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05

Leave you-ncver, though have had
a change OF fortune
The saints b. Praised
Il have had no change Of feeling, my
heart is STILL the same
English oak suggested Snake.
1T is; that's the material. Though |
have lost every shilling had before |
had commenced the suit. and the suit it
self, yet will dwell forever-Bless me,
Snake are you Hip
And well might Mr. Jonas Brown ask
the question, for at one particular por.
ton OF Jonas Browns communication.
Mr. Snakes face became rs perfect a pea
green 81 ghtly unged with purple al the
TIP OF the nose, as one would desire 10
see.
''l'll 60 mad! distracted"
"l'il ring the bell" said Tonas.
lie did so and in rushed Mrs. Sanke
with a plum cake, followed by the chill
dren IN their best bios and fuckers, and
all immediately proceeded 10 cling rounC
Mr.. Brown. and hung and kiss and ask
his blessings and sixpences, with a de
gree OF Spartan devotion.
Your husban be quiet my dears-
is exceedingly ill. Look how green h,
IS
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05
OuT ObedIent servant.
VIII. &. BARTLETT.

A THOUGiIT.-IIow very little do we realize
while We are moving ia our accu stoned sphere
WIN health md haPpiness-surrOunded with every
Thing Ia rrJOice the hear-Ihai thousands al the We.
~ moment ore suffering the biuerest pangs. Wrec.
Red NJ sea. ar crushed earth: freezing in the
snow, OF burning in their dwellings; torn by wild
beasts or stabbed by the assassin; MANNED 10y fall
or crushed under buiidingi what maliiIudes are
hts enduring pains which Is Impossible for the
heart Of the afiiut nj conceive.
Nay. more. what millions are suffering in mind
ny crushed affections. buried hope, disappointed
ambition. death "f friends loss OF properly. dark
btehodings mn fearful apprehensiuns. Did re-.
alize the pains Of body aud the anguish II mind en-.
dured this present moment. how liule should we
feel like IndugIng in rIflng conversation pleasant
jokes or anus, meals. While we are IN sport. he.
meath hlshng skies. surruu deJ Ivy flowers and Ell.
iranced with music. he dying and The dead are h
bout U.s. their cries and their gruans ascend as pre-
curs"rs OF the doom that all ia the spring.
tide ollie or The sun down Of existence.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05
ID o = q = G. R i ID q ,
BY THE GOOD INTENT LINE.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE Ar WILMINGTON
n C-weare indebted TO the Win imglon N c.
Chronicle kr M Extra containing the particulars
IT destructive fire nj that place on Sunday morn.
ing Il bioke out in Old ware house known as
McKiys. and swept IN . few minutes across PriR-
cess street To- the dwellings OF Mrs Robson. MIR
An,le. son and Mr. Calder, when all hope was lost
Of saving any OF the Nurhcrn part OF the town
ab,vo tnose points between Front and Wafer and
Front and Second streets.
In IwI hours ironi The lime the alarm was gi'-
en- The fire had reached the Rail Road Depd build
ing a distance OF three eighihs Of mile from
where il commenced Between Princess street
and The rail road and Second street and the river,
not mpre Than dozen Buildings are left Standing
On the upper wharves there was an immense qu !.
lily Of country produce, such Naval stores, Ium-
ber &c. NIL Of which WAS Destroyed. Many fam.
es lost the whole OF their furniture. hers Iart.
NAM OF the houses among The best IN
town, and very large portion were valuable 4,
The loss Is estimated at $500 900. The insurance
is supposed To amount To Sl00.0U0!-B aifimOre
Amer.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05
A NEW AND VALUABLE GRAss-A

NEW AND VALUABLE GRASS-A gen.
rleman connected with the British expedition under
Capt Ross, 10 the southern polar seas, has published
the description Of a grass found at the Falkland
ls!ands,and called Tussack erase, which promises TO
| become a most valuable addition to The farmer :
Store Of food for all seasons especially in these
norihery laiiludes and IN the csIder and noisIer
lands
u is very possible that this Tussac grass may be
among the valuable things brought home by our
own exploring expedition IN The same seas.
TIE splendid tussack grass is The gold and lory
ofrhese islands IL will. hope yet make the fortune
oi Or ney and Irish landowners Of peal boys Every
animal here leeds upon It ~h a'IdIiy. and fat IsHs
IN short lime. IL may be planted ard cut like
the guinea grass Of tho West Indies Thu blades
are about feet long. and from 300 10 300 shoots
spring from one plant have proved by seN eral
experiments that one man cot 100 bundles in
day, and that Nurse will greedily devour FIVE Of
these III the same time. Indeed 50 fond Of u arc
both horses and cows, that they will eat the dry
iussack hach from the roofs Of the houses IN pref
erence 10 good grass. About fur inches Of The root
eas like the mountain cabbage Il loves a rank wet
peat bog. with the spray over it. Indeed. when
the sea beals with the greatest violence, and the
spray is carried larlhssi. than the tussack grass
thryes best on the soil u loves All the smaller
islands here, though some Of them are a, large as
Guernsey, are covered with tuSsack, which is
nutritious all The year.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05

Col r NJ Johnson arrived in New Orleans on I he
Both ult, and was received by large number Of
citizens Of both political parties He was welcomed
to the city by Col Barton, behalf OF the commits.
lee OF reception, IL n neat and appropriate address.
to which Col responded in a very feeling name
After The ceremony Of reception vas over The
Committee Of Arrangements and procession Of
cirizens.cscored their gues the ST Lou Exchange
where a sui Of rooms had been taken
Col left for Vicksburg on the 23I ult
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05
THE DAISY.

Not words on words IN phalanH deem,
Need we 10 show a Cod is here,
The daisy fresh from winters sleep,
Tells Of ilis hand IN lines as clear.
For who but tie that arched the skies
And oped the daysprizgs living 1oYd,
Wondfous alike in all he tres.
Could rear the daisy's purple bud.
Mould us green cup, iis wTy STEM,
lls fringed border nicely spin.
Aud cut the gold embossed gem.
That. sci ~ silver. CLEANS within,
And fling IL unresirained end free
Ger hill and dale and desert cod.
That man where'er be walks may see
Atevsry step Tho stamp Of Con
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05

A sad accident happened al the Grand Theatre of
Lyons. on the evening OF the 20ih Of March. The
play was Gisela aud ia the ia the second acI
where The Willis dancing about The tomb OF
Gsell' one Of the ladies. in taking bending position
brought her game dress in with one Of the
side lamps which was placed near the ground. Her
dress ionk fire. and the unfortunate girl enveloped
IN hlnes. threw herself against the side scene.
shrieking dreadfuIly. Her companions fearing T..
share her fate fled, some towards the orchestra.
others 10 The boxes Amid the confusion which
prevailed some ohe attached 10 The Stage succeeded
IN procuring pail sf water. which being poured on
the ponr dancer. eItIngushcd The flames which had
spread no father than her own person. She was So.
verely burned. though II supposed moi fatally
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05

The New York Correspondent Of the National
Inielligencer. in a notice Of the exhibition Of the
National Acadamy Of Arts now opening in that q.
ty, says
ain one Of the rooms is a marble bust Of the
bride of AbydJs. recently sent over from I1ly nv
Crawford, the American sculptor. defy . man TO
see u and not be haunted by II Tor days afterwards
Ii is conception Of female beauty, which, as far
as my observation goes. is uneIcecd in modern
ari; ideal and spirIIualized enough fr the most 10
eilca fancy. hut al the time sensuous endear.
ing. bewIching enough ior the week day love of a
gentleman. Mr. Crawor1 knows what an adura lie
woman should be. and he has breathed into the IN.
per lap OF this sweet bust alone love enough To sci
up all the "fn shing schools" of a metropolis. |
understand that the grOup ordered from Cav fnrI
ny The Boston Aihen9nn daily expected 10 arrive,
and that Il is masterpiece Of the ART Alter seeing
his Bride OF Abydus." one would look eagerly for
other works from his hand
The great pride OF the Gallery Ihis year. howev.
er. is ieuizes picture ofIhe Refs rn of Column bus
IN ch aims" whIrh lately gained The first prize at
the exhibition in Brussels. II is a masterpiece Of
'olo' and drawing though there is, to my eye. n
feehleness IN part sf the foreground. IL is hJugh:
by the ApPollO Association. aud TO be engraved for
the subscribers. Leuze will hold hereafter high
place among American artists.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05

LOCOFOCOISM AND HENRY CLAY.-Mr
Boris IN a speech at Peiersburgh. Va. n few dns
ago, gave the following illustration Of the attacks OF
Loc"iocoism upon Henry Clay:
All who were present will long remember MFR
BIS defence Of Mr. Clay and the elegant and bea
tul eulogy which he pronounced on thai great MAJ
tie SAID that whenever We heard the locofJco strip.
lnss abusing the American Giant. he was rem nIe 4
OF circumstance which took place when he was
travelling IN Kentucky sope years since. At some
town IN that State we IOrget which a railroad hud
been just finished and the day OF his arrival the
locomotive was The first Time To pass over The road
This drew many persons TO the spot, and himself
among the rest. While they were awaiting the ar.
rival OF The engine. little tohic BnL was seen nh
The rack, and could not be induced 10 change his
position. Presently The noise Of the steam raon1ey
was hoard, and various speculaiions were made ms
To the fate Oi The little bull. The general mpres,ion
was that he would take 10 his heels in time 10 gave
his beef" TO the surprise. however, OF all. the
loc"mo'ive came on, painting and saOring nd still
the little White hull maintained his ground and no,
only so. but actually butted at the stranger with
Considerable sPunk. Ills pluck. however, wruId'nI
do. Tor he was knocked off the road with broken
leg before you could say. Jack Robinson" aud n
Scnichnan who was present, exclaimed that the
lille bull had cOurlge enough. but showed dlopln
bod Judgment Now, said MIR Bits the hiile Lo
cOiOco white bulls show courage enough when
they butt al Mr. Clay, but eHhibn "dOnan bod judg.
menf"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05

COLONIAL POSTMAS TER GENERAL
are informed by an Intelligent correspondent al Liy-
erPoo that our CITY will IN future be the head quar-.
tiers OF the Post Office establishment IN these pro.
vlnces Mr. Auher Woodgale. who has held the
office OF Postmaster al Jersey is appointed TO The
lucrative shuOii"n Of Post Master General Of The
North American Colonies, aud IS TO take up his res.
Idence IN HALIFAX lie LEFT Jersey on the 9th nil.
for London. prePatory 10 entering upon the duties
Of hs new apPoInl -haL.LaE Recorder.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05
% WAsn WOOLLEN GOODS-Ths nn 81

TO WASH WOOLLEN GOODS-Ths art Of
washing woOlen gOpds 10 prevent Them IRON
Shrinking, - one Of the dssidoraia m domestic ecUn.
omy worthy Of being recorded. and q - tuoreiUfe
Win satisfaction We eHplalH the simple process 10
our readers. Az descriptions Of wOosu goods should
DC washed ~ very hot wafer with SOAP and as Sum
a. the article - cleansed. immense q % cold wafer;
let u lhen be wrung and hang up 10 dry.-Soah.
srH Planter.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05

Col vi johnson was la New Or.eads on the 2Is
uli His arrival the day before the occasion OF
some eeremony. Col. BarlGn welcomed hun in be-
hall OF The citizens and referring TO Mr. Claws re-
cent vIs'i, spoke OF the latter statesmen in high
praise saying that bnih parties We'd with each 9th.
er ia showing him their respect. So II was now
All parties bud the Colonel welcome 10 New Or
leans! Mr. X VI Johnson replied, referred te his
battles, called The affair Of the Thames a SORT of
publication, and abiding 10 Gen Harrison sand;
They knew the enemy, however-ibev knew
me tactics ct the savage; they knew he was not Ia
De ddliied wilh-ihat to defeat him you should sur.
prise hun. and that To conquer hIm you must fight
with desperation; and. in justice To the memory of
Ihe brave Harrison, he would say. as he had always
SAID that he saw him Immediately before the bat.
tie IN front OF bis men. and within two and Ibtee
hundred yards from the enemy Il was on error
TO say the victory was chance one,s for the
battle was Conducted in precisely the manner which
had been fixed uP'n by previous arrang cement. with
iull knowledge Of The enemy and their warfare
He (the ColUnol) knew that the battle would he
gained IN ihIrIy minutes and il was gained IN that
time.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-05-05
FRIDAY, MAY @, 1919.
FoR PRESIDENT ~ 1874.
III T. ~ x " e. J. a Y.
FoR WICK President,
JOHN DAVIS, OF MASSACHUSETTS,.

Vs. We hope patrons will excuse our absence
from our post for n week or ten days. and when we
return We hope we shall he ahled to serve them
wI'h renewed health, spirit and capacity. We have
been for a month past struggling against disease,
that is preying upon US, and we must have some
relief