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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-06
Chairs F.! Chairs /!

FESHE subscribers have for sale prime assortment
u of Cane Bottom DINING CHAIRS, latest
style; large qnd small ROCKING CHAIRS; also,
COMMON plank bottom CHAIRS. Those in want
Of Chairs " in do ws to look at ours before purcbas-
ing elsewhere. SHEDD & JE WETT.
81. Johnsbury. Nov. 9. le4e. 27Gif
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-06

Fare Reduced. The rate of passage in the Royal
Mail Steamships from Boston Liverpool is to be re-
duced, commencing with tho Caledonia, to one hun
dred and twenty dollars.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-06
BRIGHTON MARKET.-NIonday, Jan. 80.

Reported for the Daily Advertiser.
At market, COO beef Cattle, 90 Stores, 1900
Sheep and 30 Swine.
Prices-Beef Catt!e-A few at 4 so. First quail
ity a 25 second quality so 75i third quail
ity rs a SO.
Sheep-l.ots were sold from 81 to so. Wehers
from so, TO 3,75.
Swine-Lots to pedde at 90. At retail 81 to 5.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-06

The Northampton Courier says that MIR Oliver
Warner of Badley, harvested the past season. from
eighteen acres, part meadow land, 2I6I bushels Of
corn.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-06

NOR sale. 400 new sap BUCKETS, Of prime
Il quality-cheap. BY
SHEDD s. JEWETT.
Feb. g. lS43 2SS
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-06

Massachusetts The new Governor and Council Of
Massachusetts have appointed Monday, the 9Th day
of February, the day Of second trial to elect Mem
hers of Congress from the six Districts wherein no
choice made at the regular State election.
In Virginia vote unless he is free
holder housekeeper and in South Carolina, a
Representative to the General Court must own free
hold of 500 acres and i negroes.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-06
Farm for Sale,

GITITATED abont 4 mile east of 81. Johnsbury
~ Plain, containing about 100 acres. For further
particulars enquire of SHEDD g. JEWETr.
S. Johnsbury Plain, Nov. II, Is4z.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-06
BOSTON MARKET.-FEs.

FLOUR. The demund is moderate, and prices
are poorly sustained Sales of Genesee, common
brands at "a SO a 4 81, and fancy A rs; Ohio, 20,
cash
WOOL. Moderate sales Of domestic at rather bet
prices. In foreign there sales Of interest
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
New ORLEANS, Nav, 3

LYNCH LAw-BLooDY OUTRAGE.-We heard
yesterday some OF the particulars of an outrage,
resulting the death OF two persons. perpetrated
by party OF some twenty more individuals, up
on planter by the name of ADAMS and lis broth
er, residing about eight miles from Covingion,
which we iain would hope. for the sake Of hui
manity. may prove unfounded.
The circumstances of the tragedy as detailed to
us were briefly these. Adams was engaged i'm a
lawsuit with some of his neighbors, which ter
minated III his favor. Shortly afterwards ION
Iue@dy ''."0J duuut twenty up ~ Hu-
ans place at monday and found him quietly
seated upon one Of the fences of his PREMISES
The rIngleader OF the party asked him if he
knew what ihey had come forl 70 which he re-
piled that he did not, unless they meant 10 kill
him. He was told that such was their object
and they .hPn commenced firing upon and killed
him immediately. They likewise killed a broth
rr Of his. Adams wife escaped with her son, a
lad OF twelve or fifteen years Of age, and reached
Covington in safety, after having been fred at by
several OF the patty.
We learn that another brother Of Adams ar
Ilved IN the CITY yesterday, with letter from the
D'stre' Attorney requesting the Governor 10 fur
nish the necessary force TO capture the assalants
as they were all armed and TOO powerful for the
civil authorities Of tn parish. Adams wife and
son were yeti Covington, and were arrsAd to re-
lurn home. Great excitement was produced by |
Inc Outrage, which we yet hope may net be as
bad as represented.--Dee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
HOW IT HAPPENED.

The gallant old soldier, General SOLOMON Van
I(rSssrLAeR who was, lately dismissed from the
Office OF Postmaster OF Albany, was member OF
the New y ork delegation in the Harrisburg Con-
vention of December, 1889. In Gard which ne
has lately addressed to the Public, to repei some
im,Mta,ions cast on his official conduct in an Ad-
ADMINISTRATION print. he closes with the annexed
account Of the origin of the nomination. OF MIR.
TYLER as Vice President Of the United States,
which as an interesting "reminiscences OF an impor-
,ant incideRt III the political history OF The coun-
try, we extract for our readers:
"At the Harrisburg Convention Of December.
1899, ON the morning after General Harrison had
been nominated for President, the New ork
delegation, of which was member. were as
sembsd by themselves, and were considering the
question OF candidate for the Vice President
when Joined them. AS l entered the room, one
of them observed that they were waiting for me;
that as the Convention had united so harmonious
" on my nomination (of General tlarrison1 TOR
President, they wished me to nominate Vice
President also.
al replied that did not wish to name a'can-
didate. but that should join them in any one they
would be pleased to present. This my col
leagues declined, and again urged me to oi'cr a
! nomination. l then said that.if such their
wish, would name several individuals from
when they could make their choice; and, accor-
dinghy, presented the name OF John Tyler, Gov.
Owen, of North Carolina and John Bell, of Ten
1
and wished me to designate the candidate.
then named John Tyler, and he was unanimous
iy accepted. lie was on tho ground, and knew
what course had taken. Had l designated ell
,her of the other two gentlemen named, he wonlt
have been accepted with equal readiness ant
unanimity.
: "May God and my countrymen pardon my
5 crievous error i'm this matter, which / shall 'neve
l cease to eplore. But did it for the best.
, had served in Congress with him in years gon'
by, and then deemed him an honorable man
and, as Virginia was nearly balanced, hoped TIT
nomination Of my amiabe friend might incline tn
, scale in our favor.
"Such is a brief statement Of tho matter ii
which John Tyler obtained his nomination. How
grievously he has deceived and disappointed eX
J peclation the whole country can testify. Bu
: re,ribuiion is drawing nigh, and the tokens ca
not be mistaken. lower fall awaits him tina
!, has overtaken any public man who has ever be
traye the misplaced confidence of the country.
"SOL. VAN RENSSELAER,.
"ALBANy, May 5, lSi3."
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18

THE SPRING TINE OF YEAR rs C0NJNGp,
4 ND all who wish 10 procure "TIAr.r,s
IN PA TENT SELT-PROTEcTTr1
BEEHIVE" will do well to order tbem =,
season. Without doubt this is the best Hive
that has ever been offered to the Public.
CERTIFICATE.
WIN STAuNToN, August 1842.
WE' The undersigned, having i'm use "IIa1rs
Pnfent SeH-Protecting Bee-LKue'' unhesitatinolv
say that it has fully met our expectations. The
combined advantages Of inclined planes-the box
es and slides afording every facility to remove at
any time the surplus honey from the hive without
destroying the Bees, or interfering in the least
with their opeJations-the security afforded in
closing the bees in the hive and removing them
from place to pIace-the cheapness and simplic;-
ty Of its construction-strongy recommend il to
all those engaged in the culture Of Bees.
We feel richly paid for the expense incurred.
and are confident that no one can test its worth
without approving.
j. ". Breckinridge, Iddison TP,Jde,y =, -
LytHeton YdoldeH, ye6erson k,n,,en " "
Nicholas e. Kinney, John " Pe,n,og'
Renton Harper, 1bsa,on " Yrools
lillian Carroll.
.sEg The above Hives are made at the Cabinet
shop of the Virginia Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb where they can be seen at all times.
stanton, March 3, 1913.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
ROBBERY or THE PUBLIC.

FOR some days past notice has been publish
ed in the Government papers, by the Secretary of
The Treasury, that information had reached thai,
Department that on the Goth day of July last a
package was made up at the office of the CoIlec.
tor OF The Customs, at New Orleans, containing
Treasury Notes OF the United States
winch had been received at that Office and had
been paid and cancelled by writing upon their
lace and by receipt endorsed upon them, which
package had not been received at the Treasury ::
and that IT had been ascertaned that some of the
notes thus paid and cancelled had been paid into
ne Custom Houses and 10 Receivers of Public
Moneys, bearing very slight indications, IF ANY,
OF prior cancellation, from which it was appre-
hended that others of the same description might
be Ia circulation, &c.
We now learn from the New Orleans sTropic"
Notes contained in the package above referred TO
was one hundred and Thirty Mousand doidars: that
enough has transpred Of The facts asccrtained In
an investigation made by an agent sent to New
Orleans from the Treasury for that purpose TO rem
der 1t quite certain that the money aid not Ien,,e
TIC CITY IF Netc Orleans; and that the records of
he custom IfUViSe III CRY az ,tv. IT,
that some Of the identical notes comprising that
package have again been received in payment
there, and forwarded 10 Washington!
The guilt of this extensive robbery rests at
present between the Custom House and the Post
Office at New Orleans; not that any officers of
eIIher should be presumed guilty Until proved e.
be so--but II is certain that the robbery can ONLY
have been Pcrpetraed, as the 1ropic says, by !
some person or persons familiar with the mode of !
conducting business in those establishments.
IruJ Int
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
OBITUARY.

Departed this life, on Sabbath morning the 18th inst
at his residence in the county of Augusta, JACOB LEAs
Esq in he 18th year of his age Mr.. Lcas was native
OF but had resided in this county for 90
years, respected by all who knew him. lie was coed
citizen long acting Magistrate of the county and also
its High Sheriff within the last few years. lie united
himself with the Prcsby terrain Church of taunton about
the 1908, then under the pastoral of the Rev
VIM. Calhoon, and remained elder of that church to
the time OF his DEATH in the confidence OF his brethren
He died in the faith of the Gospel the enjoymc
chrietan hope AMI confidence. 'Besscd are the dead
who die in the Lord" An aged rclict, numerous off
spring, childrcn's children their earthly loss
kinder husband atctcnatc parent has not lived
amongst us. Truly patriarch has left and gone to
his rcst-Com.
DIED, at his seat Of Smith, eld in the County
OF Montgomery, on the 9TH of this month, and in
the Goth year OF his age, Col. JAMES P. PRES
TON, formerally Governor Of Virginia, and who,
lor more Than 40 years, has enjoyed an almost I'M
bounded personal popularity, the highest respect
OF his country, and the most enthusiastic affection
OF wide circle of friends.
Col. PREsToN was one Of the few survivors of
the purer and better generation which Immediate
lY preceded this: Men who were Graded i'm the
heVoIution Too young TO Share IFS JorriIs, bu,
who imb'bed its ilus,rious spirit. Such race
OF 'heh we snail never see again in this country
simple IN their habits and character direct i'm their
purposes, true TO their friend. loyal TO their conn
Try and TO lis liberty. a nober gentlemen bet
Ter heart or more gallant spirit never animated
the human bosom.
In the war of 1912, Col. PRESTON, relincuished
the quiet and enioyments of domestic life TO vim
dictate in the field the honor and rights of his coun.
try. lie was appointed TO the commend of n Re |
gIment, by President Madison which he led into
action with the most distinguished ga.antry. and
NJ hrIslers field received the wound in his thioh
which compelled him to abandon the service, and
MANNED him for life. He returned TO Virginia to
receive from his countrymen every demonstration |
d respect and attachment, which they knew how |
o give; was Immediately after made Governor Of
nc State then, by Mr.. Monroe. Postmaster of
his city, place which he filled for many wears
ears Increasing upon him, he finally relin1uisb
20 1t hive or six years ago. and retired to his ma
I'VE mountains, there to close in peace. an honor.
be, useful and patriotic life. THERE. sin the
'oSom OF his own household-in the presence of
IFS wife and children-sGrrounded by his Kind
md devoted neighbors and friends-without re-
roach and without fear, he yielded to the newt.
bic destiny which awaits ail,''
1T is impossible 10 part with such man with
III strong emotion ; but what better fate awaits
ny mat is born Of woman than to die full of years
nd iuiI Of honours. at peace with God and man.
nd In the midst Of his frieuds.--R Tthig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18

THE CHINA MIssioY-rhe n. Y. Commercial
Advertiser remarks that--Doubts have been en-.
tertained whether, under the precise and explicit
provisions OF the act of Congress auhorisng the
special mission to China, the President has
right TO Gil the vacancy occasioned by the de-
ciua,ure of MIR. Everett, during lhe'v o! the
Senate md blu, by lis consent. The following Is
the law on tie subject:
- BE enacted by the Senate und House ol KEEP
resentaiives OF the United States of America, in
Congress assembled. that the sum OF forty thou
sand dollars be, and the is hereby arproprt-
aicd and placed, al HE disposal ot the President
OF the Uni'ed States, TO enable him TO establish
The future commercial relations between the u.
States and the Chinese empire, on terms OF nal
tionai, equal reciprocity; The SAID sum To he ac-
counted Tor by The President, in the manner pre-
scrbed by the ACT of the first o. July, lI?O en-
Titled 'an act providing the means oil intercourse
between the United States md iereign nationS;"
P,0uide6. That.the annual compensation 10 any
one person employed under this act, Shall not ex
ced the sum OF nine thousand dollars, exclusive
Of outfit; find pr0rided Farther-Ihat no agent
shall be sent by virtue OF this act, unless he shall
have been appointed by and with the advice and
consent Of the Senate"
The United States Gazette says
Some have thought because Mr.. Everett had
sol an4-eaoliraa.-ih Ha99YcaS
traordinary agency, created by special enactment,
and, guarded by special provision.
We think that the last provision quoted above,
was inserted with diTec, view 10 the very situa-
ton in which the agency is placed. We have
forgotten who proposed it. IL did not appear, we
areconiident. in the first draft of the bill and was,
we think, added by MIR. Merriwether. of Georgia,
10 compensate for the failure Of an attempt to linz
IL the cost OF the agency to the usual salary and
ouih of a Minister Plenipotentiary.
"A correspondent of The National intel,i pencer
says, It's quite clear that Congress cannot. by
law, prohibit the President from filling vacancies
occurring in the recess in any office; for that
power is given TO him in regard all officers by
the express words Of the Constitution.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
TYustee's Sale.

Rl virtue of a Deed Of Trvst executed 10 ma
by Peter Dull bearing date the 10Th day of
May 1872 and duly recorded in the Clerks Office
at The residence OF said Dali, or, TUESDAY the
10Th day OF April, for cash, to the highest bidder.
the following property therein described, viz:
One Tract of Land containing -- Ac,es.
lying and being in the county of Augusta, aa.
Joining the lands of Andrew Thompson and Da-
vId Summers, being the same wiled TO the said
reter Duli ny his father John Dull; also bay
Mare, Cow, l Barouche, set Blacksmith q
Tools, J Beds and Clothing, 3 Bed.steads, l Blu.
reau, 2f hour Clock, Dining Tables, square
Table and l set Windsor Chars.-Acting as
ruStee' shall convey such title only as is
vested In me by tho deed aforesaid.
FRANKLIN 4. GEIGER, Trustee.
March 23.--tds.
DISAPPOINTMENT.
The above sale is postponed to Saturday the
Sd Of June next.
FIG.
May i9.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
COMMUNICATED.

At meeting OF the Stockholders OF the Stsun.
ton and James river Turnpike company, held
pursuant to public notice in Staunton, May the
9th, ls43, S.ML. CLARKE. Esq, was appointed
Chairman of the meeting, and NicH. Z. KINNEY
Esq. Secretary.
On calling the Stockholders, it appeared that
majority Of the Stock was unrepresented.--
Whe,eupon on the motion oil David w. Pat
teson, Esq, Resolved, that this meeting stands ad
journed until Saturday, the 9Th inst, and that
the Secretary give notice thereof in the Staunton
Spectator and Charlottesville Advocate, that a
full meeting Of the Stockholders be requested to
meet at the Court house in Staunton, at 10 o.
clock A. NJ. on the day above mentioned, either
in person or by proxy.
NIGH. C. KINNEY, Sec'ry.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18

ANOTHER DECIDED CASE OF INSANITY. Some
of our contemporaries have discovered that Jacob
Shipman, who lately eloped with fifteen twenty
Thousand dollars, is decidedly insane. The
ground for this suppositionis that he has had OPP
porunlies for stealing ten times much, but
did not do il; therefore his moderation in taking
but 500 900, is clear evidence Of mental dcranuc-
nent! Excellent We know a parallel case
which occurred week or two ago. A colored
fellow was brought before the mayor for stealing
"A chicken. Theft proved conclusvely. "Well,"
(says his honor,) "Toby, what have you to say
for yourseif?" muffin hut dis boss" answered
Toby, IL was crazy as bed-bug when | stole
dat dare pulet; cos might have stole de big
rooster jest easy and never done it. Dat
shows was aboring under de dehricum hen,en-
derous - And yet as logical as this plea was, it
did not avail for poor Toby.-PhiL tLe,cury.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18

~ The question OF National Bank is made
prominent Issue by the Wings Of Tennessee, in
the ensuing elections. 1t is inscribed upon their
badges and banners, and ''even on the houses and
fences" (says writer in the Nashville i,anner) as
you travel through the country. ''can often be
seen, IN large letters, the words .'UNrED STATES
BANK" 'it is impossible Che adds) for me to
convey To you amy thing like description of the
enthusiasm and spirit that Gov. Jones has him
died wherever he has becn''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18

A letter says Caleb Gushing reached Washing
ton Sunday night, and was appointed Chinese
Commissioner Monday morning, and on the
day drew draft tor his outfit. Caleb was a.
fraid the Senate would be upon him! 1t is said
no takes John Tyler, Dr., as his Private Secreta-
ry.
The Act establishing the agency to China pro-
vides expressly: "I'hat no agent shall be sent by
virtue of this act, unless he shall have been APP
pointed by and with the advice aud consent of the
Senate.
The officers. who pay Cushing's salary, had
better look out. That worthy is no more entitled
TO il than the man in the moon.
Capt. Tyler left Washington Tuesday morn
ing, u spend three weeks in Charles City county,
Va. SO says John Jones. Before he set out,
Mr. Webster, and all the Cabinet took breakfast
with him.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
A mos; barbarous murder of whole family

most barbafous murder of a whole family
near Port Golden, in Warren county, II. j. was
penetrated on Monday last. The head of the
family was MIR. john -. Parkc, an ared sim
gle man who was in the habit Of Boosting that he
had large quantities Of specie on hand. In his
house lived John GARNER. who worked The firm.
MS wiiP' wh" was parke's sister, four children.
ana servant. On Tuesday morning the nerf-
boTs were thrown into CONSERVATION nv bearInr
HAT all these persons, except the mli1 servant.
who was not at home the preceding NIGHT. were
murdered and The house plundcrpd. woinyidrals
Iamcd Coleman and Auble have been arrested ON
suspicion Of being tie murderers.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
DISTRICT COURT or THE u. STATES.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE u. STATES.
rhejury in the case OF GsoRcE w. GRAHAM,
returned verdict Of ''not guilty." few hours
after our last paper was putto press.
In the case of JOHN w. JONES, late Postmaster
at Claysville, Hampshire county, there was a
hung jury. on the Indictment charging him with
OBTAINING letter or package containing money,
from the mail. TO the other indictment, charging
him with puroning money from the mail noi'e
prosequi was entcred.--Counsel for the'U. States.
Moses c. GoooE, esq. District Attorney;-for
the Prisoner, Messrs. SrREiT, Mems and
STUART.
! Jones has been admitted to bail in the Of
$500.
| The Court adjourned on Friday.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18

How 1T woRws.-rhc Utica Wing speaking
of American Cutlery says it is inior:,cd that the
great English house OF ibbotson and Brothers,
of The opinion tina, it will be more profitable
for them to manufacture their fine cutlery for the
American market i'm the United States, than at
home, by reason of the impost duty which the tar
if law imposes upon the foreign article; and that
they are now making their arrangements to estab-
rish. within the present year, in the State oil New
ork q manufactuory for that purpose.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
From the National IntcIlirenccr of Nav q

We learn that DANIEL WEBSTER Yesterday re-
signed The Office Of Secretary Of State; and that
HUGH S. LEGARE, Attorney General of the Uni
ted States, is appointed to be Acting Secretary of
State for the present.
CALEB Cushing. Of Massachusetts is appointed
Minister and Commissioner China, in The place
OF EDWARD EVERETT, who declines the APPOINT.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18
ILLINOIS U. S. SENATOR,

The Alton Telegraph says: "Week before last
we ventured the prediction that Governor Ford
would appoint Judge Young to I'll! the vacancy in
the United States Senate occasioned by the death
OF Hon. Samuel McRobPrts. II is now hinted by
some OF his political friends that tue Governor in
tends appointing somc hanger on of the party
who will stand no chance of being elected nv tho
Legislature, with view of being the successful
candidate himself. What a patriotic disintelest-
ed Governor Illinois has.''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18

One OF the frs, 20 deposiic his vote ycstcr-
day, was the Venerable George Goodwin, the
former publisher of this paper, now in the S7th
year of his age. If Mr.. G. is correct in his
memory, he has not failed of performing this
duty,at our state elections, since he was made
a freeman i'm lS7S.-Hartford Courier.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-05-18

The Charleston Aurora says that the Presiden,
81 the United States, the Cabinet, and the Go:
errors Of all the Sites in the Union have been
invited to attend the celebration OF the completion
"iihe Bunker Hill Monument, which is to take
place on lie i7th June next.
We hear That IL is tic Intention of the Pass
iDENr to be present at this interesting cclebfa-
Int.