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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-11-14
Youths Department.
A STORY FOR CHILDREN.

A farmer brought five peaches from The city, the
finest that could DO found. But This was the frs,
time that the children had any fruit of tho kind
So they admired and g ently reoced over the beau
tifu peaches with the red cheeks and soft puIps-
The father gave to enc OF his four sons and the
fifth IN their mother.
In the evening, the children were about going
10 rettato s!eep.thair father inquired well boys,
how did the peaches taste. p
Excellent, dear father, said the eldest, 1T is
beautiful fruit, juicy and pleasant have care
fully preserved the stone, and will cultivate n tree
for myself
'Well done = said the father. This is husbandry
to provide for the future, and Is becoming far
mer =
Il ate nino,' exclaimed ihs youngest. and throw
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-11-14
FARM, for Sale.

VHNHE subscriber offers for sale his farm situated on
N the Passumpsic River Road half mile north of
tho Centre Village. ST. Johnshury. containing
liz ACRES OF FIRST RITE LAND
1t cuts from 80 to 40 tons of hay, has upon ii fine
sugar orchard with house and kettles set for boiling
tho sap. The buildings good and convenient
There is never failing spring ofgood near by
that is brought to The house aud barns. As there
two dwelling houses tho place !! could be con
venently divided into small farms if desired.
Terms to suit the times, and possession given the
first of April next
'.I l.. M. BILLINGS.
ST. Johnslurv Centre, July I2 Is43. 3Iitf
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-11-14
Strayed or Stolen.

FROM the subscriber while at Hills Store Concord
on Thursday the 10th inst light grey Horse, white
face, with unlocked tail, about 6 hands high and
years I'd last spring. lie had n blanket and
web circnsle. Whoever will return said horse or
give information where he may be found shall he sui
tnbly rewarded. NATHAN F. ROOT
Wheeock, Oct 30, IS43. s26w3a
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-11-14
Moral and Religious,
MARINERS hymn.

nltniANhsheS - b'f'A''
launch thy bark, marinerl
Christian, God speed theeI
Le, loose tho ruddor-bnnds -
Good angels lead lhesI
Set thy sails warily,
Tempests will come;
Steer thy course steadily,
Christian, steer home!
Look 10 the weather bow,
Breakers are nigh to thee;
Let fall thy pNummet now,
Shadows may ground thee.
Reef in the foresail there!
Hold the helm fast !!
So-let the vessel wear
There swept the blast.
"lvhat Of tho night, watchman3
What of the nish,l"'
Cloudy-all quiet
No land yet--nll's right
lie wakeful--be vigilent--
Danger may he
At an hour wnen all seemetb
Secure 10 thee,
How gains the lcuk so Cist'
Clean out the hold
Hoist up thy merchandise.
Hoave out thy gold;
There let the ingots GO
Now The ship rights;
Hurra! the hnrbor's near-
Lo, the red lightsl
Slacken not sail yet
Al inle, or island;
Straight for the beacon steer,
Straight for the highland;
Crowd all thy canvass on,
Cut through the foam
Christian cnst anchor now
Heaven is thy home!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-11-14

To Strangers and Natives in Search
a.o of Lands for Settlement
The British American Land
Company,
INCORPORATED by Royal Charter and Act OF
IL Parliament Offer for sale more than
SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF
LIND,
in portions Of any extent from Fifty Acres upwtrds.
These Lands situated in tho Eastern Town
ships on the south side of Canada, fifty TO eighty
miles from Montreal and Quebec: they sold with
q free title direct from the Crown.
Besides the lands the Company have for sale
number Of
HumPT we'd Far EMs
Also, Village aud Town Lots for building, and they
offer for sale lease in Snerrooke, and other parts,
very valu ble and
Convenient Water Powers,
for Mechanics aud Manufacturers.
The soil aud the climate OF the district much
approved every species of crop and stock raised with
advantage; there Churcfe Schools, Mill, Stores,
Roads, &c. and abundance Of excellent water every
wherc-lhe timber is profitable for boards for pearl
ashes, and for maple sugar.
The Company have always sold their lands on an
indugcnt credit, and at low prices; aud they are
DESTROYS 10 the prosperity and comfort Of the
fmits settled their lands that, provided the legal
interest of the price is pnid they consent to defer
the pay Of the price itself for the first years,
and will then receive il in four iDstaimenis making
the whole extent Of credit fourteen years. But
cessfu farmer mny pay the amount earlier, and
TO himself the deduction of one per cent per an
mum the price for the years TO run. Or settler
beginning with a capital, may pay oil at entry, and
obtain discount equal to twelve per cent. for the
whole period.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
FOR SALE BY 4. P. r. CAMP,
 Russian Oil of Bark,

Compounded aoith the ErtrGct of Tan,
 For Remouating old 3- Pressruing neU Leather. TNHIS highly approved article and valua- A ble discovery is now submitted to the public on its own merits. It stands unriva!- led for it's renovating and preserving quail ties for all kinds of LeatEer. This article is not only the best and cheapest, but is high ly approved for restoring the color anr strength of barouche and carriage tops, har- nesses, &c, for its softening, blacking, pol shng, preserving and strengthening quali- ties, having received testimonials from large number of professional gentlemen who have used it; also from stable.keepers, tan- ners, boot and shoe, carriage and harness manufacturers, of its great utility, and its wonderful effect in restoring old leather, and is more than 50 per cent. cheaper than any other article ever offered to the public. It leaves the surface of the leather in very smooth state, and dust cannot stick to it, nor water have any effect upon it when the leather is we'll filled, and prevents boots and shoes and leather of all kinds from harden ing, cracking, shrinking, blistering, or moul- ding after being wet, or dried by heat This article stands unrivalled for blacking and crimpng boots without the aid of water.- When used according to directions nothing can be rubbed off. 20
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
GREAT BARGAINS!
 SeZEImg OH Nt COSt!!
Cost

THE subscriber, wishing to leave town, \ will sell his entire stock of goods at cost, for cash, which consists of
 Blk, Blue Black, Invisible Green,and Blue B'd Cloths; Satinetts, Cassimeres and Vest ngs; Giraffe Cloth; Corded Beaverteens ; Flannels; Merinos; Mouslin de Laines ;- Challies; printed Saxoneys; Bombazins ;-- blue and bl'k, dark and light, colored and plain Dress Silks; Paper Cambricks; Me- rino, Embroidered and Blanket Shawls ;- Gnghams; Prints; Corded Skirts; Fancy H'dk'fs and Cravats; Fur Trimmings; Fur niture Prints Over and Dress Coat Buttons /; Woolen and Cotton Carpeting; Linen Table Covers; Swiss Muslins; white Cotton Cam bricks; Carpet Yarn; Italian Cravats; Satin and Bombazn Stocks Irish Linen; Linen Cambrick H'dk'fs; Footings, Insertings and Edgings; blue blk, blk and white Grape i; Green Berage, and q variety of other goods too numerous to mention. Also.
 Mems and Boys Brogans,
 Gents Pumps,
 Ladies' Walking Shoes and Slips,
 Chidren's Cacks.
 Crockery, Glass and Stone Ware, &c. &c.
 Persons wishing to purchase any of tho above articles, or such goods as are gener- ally kept in country store, will do well to call and examine before purchasing else where. A. r. CAMP.
 Litchfeld, March, ls43. 43
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
Dr. GOOdnalan's Pills.

A IL persons who have given this medicine trial
 "A speak of it in terms of the highest praise. As a purifier ofthe blood and uids,it doubtesshas no rival Perfectly harmless in itself it merely assists naureto do natures work It accompishes all it ?rotesses, viz the removal of disease from the body, from what
 ever cause arising. It is of the utmost importance
 that all persons who are suffering from Colds, Bilious Complaints, Typhus and Scarlet Fever, Fever and geston, should be provided with few boxes of this Health Restoring Medicine, since it precludes the necessity and saves the expense of other medical in- asrcrence, and is natural and easy in it's operation,
 bl invariably heaIthful in it's results It is purely netable compound, yet all powerful in removing dis nt,.,, It is justly designated MANS AEL-suFFlcIENT ':'pnt ME- inasmuch it cleanseth the stomach and j"sf from all foul and corrapng hunors and leave
 all to"ls Price 9 cents per box, with full directions Dt the efooDMAN's Principal Office, 276 Bowery, N Y. rGGemember The only Agent in Lchfeld, for the sale of this medicine is MT. A. WADswoRTH. ly6
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
NOTICE TO ALL, From tlse Ready E0Ny Store

THE subscriber has now for inspection d II full assortment of seasonable DRY GooDs, which were purchased for cash, and shall be sold as cheap as at any other store for the same pay. If you do not believe me, call and see for yourselves.
 Cotton Cloth from , to cents per yard ;- a full assortment of Boots and Shoes cheaper than ever offered in this place; no mistake ; also a full assortment of Groceries :; Grass and Clover Seed Potash, Lime and Plaster Vinegar, by the bbl.; l5 bbls. good Cider {; Rock Salt, and Sack do.; Flour, Meal, &c.
 My four horse team will run Mondays and Thursdays to New Haven. Those living in the village can have flour delivered at their door for 62 l-2 cents from New Haven wholesale price. s. D. WHEELER.
 Lilchfeld, May, l943. 5O
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
VARIETY STORE.

THE subscribers feeling gratefu! for the \ liberal patronage of their friends, would most cheerfully repay their kindness by sell ling them few
 CW0re Goods,
 Cat a very small advance from cos) selected with great care and bought at low prices among which are
 Blue black, invisible green, olive, brown, adelaide and rihemens' mixed Broadcloths Cassimeres and Satinets of all qualities and prices; Paris Cord, Gambroons; Linen and Cotton Drillings, and variety of goods for summer wear; light and dark Vestings ;- scarfs, Stocks and Cravats; Mousin de Laines, Gingt ans, Bombazines, Calicoes, Printed Lawns; Cambrick Muslin, Figured Lace, Edgings and Insertings; Silesia, Man. keens, Brown Holland, Irish Linens Linen Table Cloths and Spreads; Knitting Cotton Carpet Yarn and Warp; Gloves. Hosiery, &c. &c. GARRETT & BALDWIN.
 Litchfield, May, lS43. 5O
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
EJI'sIs FENCES

For .uu.hs, cSRis, asthma, whooplng coug,l, cough attending measles consumption, ,tightnesso the chest, and all diseases of the lungs, truly an unrivaed medicine. They cured the Rev Darius Anthony, of the Oneida Conference, of consumption, when his physicians gave him up and his Fathers in the Gosnel told him to prepare for death, thsct.t most he could survive but a few weeks. They ert,cured the Rev
 Sebastian sreeler of Boston; the Rev: Dr., East mond of N. Y. The Rev. MT. Dunbar of the Baptist church McDougal st.. was cured of a very harassng cough in twenty-four hours, as were also MT. F. c. Stacy. 66 Wooster st.. Rev: MT. Handbook, 197 P'rl; MT. Henry S Bancker, 97 Green st. and more than 5000 others of. G.sl responsibility, whose names gniqht be addet secffa,a Mcfh ,a.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
NOTICE TO FARMERS.
 Ef5juh HQII'S PIOeEgK6

WHILE be found for sale at A. C. Smiths
 w in Litchfield Kenney & Parkhurst's, Bantam Falls; Welch & Co.'S, Milton P; w.. Nobe's, Harwinton s. M. Mitchell's, Ply. mouth. The above Ploughs took the first premium at the ploughing match last fall, and will outwork any other ploughs in the state. The timber and iron are of the best quality that can be obtained.
 March 10. ls43. 3m44
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13

TENHE United States Mail Stage will leave 1 Litchfield for New Haven, every day, at o'clock, A. M., Sundays eX 'epted.)- A Stage will leave also for West Cornwall every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and return from West Cornwall the same days, on the arrival of the cars from Bridgeport.
 Northern and Southern travellers will find this very desirable route, being the shortest stage route, to the rail road.
 For seats apply at Spencer's Mansion House. M. MARTIN, Agent,
 for A. T. PERLEE, Proprietor,
 Litchfeld, Jan. 14, lS43. 34tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
CLIO KE&.

Y ADIE'S and Cents black H. s. and LA Kid Gloves; dark and light assorted do, from A No. 1. to those not quite as good prices accorlingly-Ladies' blk FiIlet do. of every description plain Silk, spun Silk, and raw Silk, do. with great variety of Cot ton Gloves, for sale by F. PHELPS.
 May 26
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
REM

TTENRY A. HULL has removed his HI TAILORING EsTABLIsHMENT to Lords Building. front chamber. directly over Gar, rift & Baldwin's Bookstore, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may see fit
 to favor him with their custom. He has received the latest fashions from New York, and will endeavor to give entire satistac- tion to his patrons.
 Litchfield, May 24, lS43. 52tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
C0nsnmptiOn X Liver Complaint.

nR. TAYLOR'S Balsam of Liverwort from 375 lV Bowery, New York, for the cure of coughs colds catarrhs asthma soreness ot the chest pam m the side and breast, raising of bood liver complaint bronchitis and all those affections ei the throat and lungs which are a source oi so much suherihg' ana unarrested SO often terminate in consumption: Ihls remedy is highly and justly distinguished It IS pure ly vegetable, mild and gentle in it's effects upon the system and can be taken in the most dehcate cases .vth safety as we'll as utility. Physicians aware ot its medicinal properties and witnessing its effects even in extreme and in some instances apparently almost homeless cases often prescribe it in their practice both as palliative and remedy, ana "lan .he e nle dica Faculty generally It mas met "l'h great appfo' bation. ,- .-,... from the last number of the Medical Magazmel h. Taylors Balsam of Lverwort made at 37o bowery, in consumptve cannot fail exciting deep and shrling interest throughout the world, we nave so believed this disease Consumption Incurabe, that It is difficult to credit senses when we see persons evidently consump.ive restored to heah' yet 1t IS fact Of daily occurrence.
 Certificates from the highest and most respectable sources of persons who have either been greatly re. lieved by it, entirely recovered from affections of the Lungs and Liver. could be furnished in abun' dance but we insert only the following:
 " Being constitutionally predisposed to consump- tion Ia number of my family having died of this dis easel and having suffered from irritation o the lungs accompanied with cough and ralsng mal,er hn ana sill was supposed to be beyond recovery was ln- duced by advice of Dr. Perkins as last resort to try TaylOfS BalSam Ot LlVerW0rt. nave lakeH ilVe bottles in all began to improve with the first bot sle and while taking the third was SO far recovered as to be able to get about. since which time by con to my usual business To persons suffering from coughs and affections of the Lungs do earnestly re- commend it. Signed ,,o,,,,
 Elizabeth city N. c. Dec. 18th ls42: c,
 For common colds and coughs this is one ofthc ve. fy best remedies ever discovered:
 N. B. There is spurious and counterfeit article afioat and lately introduced into this country there fore be careful to get the genuine, which from 375 Bowery N Y., and observe that the new steel plate engraving is on the bottle to prevent comnerelts
 For sale in Litch6eld by 2. M. WOODRUFF, in Woodburv. bv A. RooT & Co.,, Agents 6m52
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
Important Remedy.

nR. ELDERKlN'S Egyptian Basam is warran' D ted to cure the most severe cases of burns, also piles and fistula in few hours. The proprleo re-
 turns his thanks to the Gentleman from whom he ceved letter stating he had the piles for sixteen years In order to expence in advertising cer: cents for small and 50 cents for large botes so all
 can use this very valuable discovery almost without
 cost For worms either in grown persons or children
 its effects are certain for sprains and weakness in to cure and supersede entirely the unpleasant use of ali kinds of strengthening p!asters opodeldocs 'nl. ments, Sc. It gives strength 70 the muscles and tone whether used internally or externally. One case of mos. excrucaiting and painful rheumatism was cured inthree days. For caked or swollen breasts it never has fla lied to immediately relieve and is for the
 first time at the request others put up in this ropu. lar form so that all have the benefit of it. It is no nosrum It can be had only of Dr. Leeds wholesale ole 1 ruff, Agent for Litch6eld. & A. Root & Co.,, Agents xWnodhnrv e. 6m52
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
NE W ST OR E. EYSM.AN L. SMITH,

HAVING taken his old store house, west LII of the Court House, has received an assortment of
 Dry Goods & GrCce pieS, which he is disposed to sell iI a small ad- vance from cost, for cash or produce. His friends, and the public in general, are res- pectfuly invited to call and examine for themselves.
 Litchfield May 8, l643. 50
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13

MT. Editor,-Ths following lines were written by an old lady years of age, to her grand daughter then at Miss Pierce's School. You will see by the third verse an allusion to obstacles which she expe- rienced in forming her marriage connections Far, far remote, Maria dear,
 From kindred and thy native land, Yet oft and joyfully we hear
 From thee, through lines drawn by thy hand. Kind was the art that taught to spell
 And kind the art that taught to write, And kind the power that taught the skill And gave the genius to lndlte. Iris by this art for we'll kno,D)
 That signing lovers gain relief When awed by friends with frowning brow, The whispering quill doth sooth the griet' 'Tis by this art now direct
 My counsels to thy minor years Treat not my candor with neglect,
 But give it all the weight 1t bears. And ne'er forget this solemn truth
 While coursng on lifes dangerous sea, That grey experience writes for youth, And sets up beacons by the way. True friends are jewels rich are rare, Tue sweetest cordials found in life, To ease the anxious mind from care, .c And check the seeds of growing strlfe' But ah Maria, few there be
 Who can divine that word, Friend; Then lock the heart keep safe the key, And firmly or myself depend Beware, my lovely girl, beware
 Ofthose we most are prone to trust; The fattering tongue that speaks most talr Too often proves the most unjust. Ne'er check the humane tears that flow
 Whenfuneral knell invades the ear, But learn to feel for others wo,
 And aid their sorrows with tear. And when thou seest the ancient die,
 Or think on Halsey's* nasty doom, This useful lesson learn thereby,
 Make sure those joys beyond the tomo' Ne'er let i'll boding pensve care
 Fer check the taste of harmless joys, While we rejoice that you're the care
 Other whom we so highly prize. On future hopes your parents gaze
 And wish the wish'd for prospect nigh, When native and acquired lays
 Shall sooh them in soft melody. But should never see that day,
 Nor hear the music of thy voice, For thee Maria will pray,
 And hope to meet where saints rejoice A little brother she lost. Among the curiostes at Niagara Falls, IS cloci which keeps excellent time, and goes by water l
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13

MISS GAEL "OULD respectfully inform her friends w and former customers that she will be happy to wait on them at her rooms doors South of the POST OFFICE, where she in tends giving her attention to MILLINERY Y and DRESS MAKING.
 x. Particular attention paid to the clean ing of Straw Hats. Litchfield, May l6th le43. 5l
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
English and American Paints
57 TONS

CURlNF,,. .j(3.,ns of cases of disease, and often ~ when sl casesr means failed to give relief They are never sas fl the ounce, but in boxes, with fac snile of hi+ !e,ne around each box. See that you cret ,he renll l'
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13

Among the curos,es at Niagara Falls, is clock which keeps excellent time, and goes by water. It was invented by young man who keeps curiosity shop, near the bridge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
DR. B. BRANDRETH's VcretdbZe UnlrersQI Pills,

TNEND to cure all Disease, because they are the A natl al medicine of man, and therefore only re the corrupt vtiatedh humors the cause ot pain and sickness, leaving the good humors to give
 LIFE AND HEALTH TO THE BODY. Observe that each agent has an engraved certif1 of agency, containing representation of Doctor Brandreth's manufactory at Sing Sing, and on which will also be seen exact copies of the NEW LABELS NOW USED UPON THE BRANDRETH PILL BOXES, and whichlt is believed will prove the
 31r COUNTERFEITERS DEATH BLOW. The public will therefore please observe. that no Brandreth Pills can be relied upon the TRU E and GENUINE unless each box has these new labels upon it. There are three and each contansa fac si mile signature of Dr. B. Brandreth These labels are engraved on steel, beautifully designed, and done at an expense of several thousand dollars.
 REMEMBER, the fac sime signature of Dr. B. Brandreth be upon the top of the box, unon the side, and also the bottom of the box. By careful ex- animation the name of Benjamin Brandreth will be found in several parts of the new abels being act transfer of the writing of Dr, Brandreth. This name will be found in the net work.
 IAe Pills sold at g cents per bor, at 24l
 Broadway, New- York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13
ALSO by the sanle Agehts, pr. B. BFandFeths External RemedV or Eminent,

Winch by lts eXtraordlnarY powers abstracts pain or soreness thus sprains. stiff sinews white swelIings, rheumatic pans stiffness, stiffness of the joints, mors, unnatural hardness, stiff neck, throat, ments, tender feet, and every description of injury affecting :he exterior of the human frame, cured, greatly relieved, by his be sufficiently ex- toed remedy
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13

Al Court of Probate holden at Nutolk,
 acithin and for the District of NorfoM, On the
 l3th day of June l843: Joseph Riggs Esq.
 Judge, holding said Court,-
 E PON the petition of James Cone show NO ing to this Court that he is Guardian to George Cone and Elizabeth Cone of said Norfolk, Minors under the age of twenty one years, that said minors are the owners of certain real estate situated in said Norfolk, and consisting of land, buildings, and water privilege, and lies in two pieces, and is pro- perty which came to them from their moth CT, Clarissa Cone one piece bounds north by highway or Greenwoods Turnpike road> east by l. $. Kilbourn and Solomon Curtiss, south by Solomon Curtiss and Mrs Akins. and west by John Humphrey and Mir. Gaines, with dwelling house, barn, scythe shop, and other buildings and water privs. by highway, east by Solomon CurtissA land. south by Mir. Curtiss, and west by land in possession of Mrs Akin,-That the righ. of each of said minors is one eighth part after the debts of the said ClaEissa are paid, and would be of the value of about two hundred dollars each,-That said land is so situated that it would be of great inconvenience ard injury to said estate to divide the same.- Said Guardian therefore prays for liberty to sell said estate and place the avails there- of at interest as the law directs for the bene- fit of said minors, as per petition on file. da- ted Norfolk June l3, l943. It is ordered by this Court that said Guardian give notice of said application by publishing this order in newspaper printed in Litchfield three weeks successvely at least six weeks before the hearing of said petition, and that said petition be heard at the Probate Office in said Norfolk on the 4th day of September ls43, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
 JOSEPH R1ees, Judge.
 CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES.
 N PHELPS, offers usual complete assort- Fl ment of beautiful Wool Dyed Cloths and Gas. imeres, of every desirable color and style. Also GambrOons. Cords, Linnen Drills &c. &c-, g IT ADIES Crayats Ponits. ScarEs and F.ncI,