The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-12

Cherokee Eiectio7.-We learn from a source that
be relied upon, that the Cherokees have elected
John Ross principal chief, and Geo. Fowry I'd chief
by n majority of 500 votes; and that Mr. loss has
majority in the committee and council.
Difficulties in the Chsrul,cc yV1tion.-v Various ru-
have reached us, of Disturbances among the
Cherokees That David Vanu, the treasurer Of the
nation, Elijah Hicks, and Isaac Bushyhead, were
murdered the sth of tn precincts '6lu
ring the election. We further learn that the friends
of the deceased arning and collecting for the
purpose of arresting the murd1rers: and thar the
friends OF the muFderers also collecting for the
purpose Of defending and protecting them. We hope
for humunity's snLe, and for the credit of the Chero
KEGS, that it is true-that they will not rebel a.
gnin.t the law Of the nation to screen offenders We
fear the consequences Of the meeting of the belIige-
rent parties -VaR Buren, (-frk.) Htei1igenccr.
-Erg I2ih.
A VERY Coon ONE.-VVe are informed that when
the Acting President Tyler on his recent North
ern tour application made the managers of one
of the Railroads. provide special train TO convey
the President and his suite. This refused, on
the ground that il would be attended with great in
convenience and danger 20 the regular trains, and
that against the rules of the road In reply to
this. the applicant in behalf of Tyler stated that spe-
cia trains had sometimes been furnished on the rund
and he ustunced tine accommodation of this sort,
furnished to convey the remans Of President Hani-
son. The Superintendent instantly replied, that if
they would bring the Remains Of President ZTler
special train should be forthwith provided Boston
.4ilGs.
NOMINATIONS IN MIcH1GAH-Tle State Con
vention Of the Wings of Michigan, which me. at Jack
last Wednesday week, made choice Of Tina Pitch
err, of Wayne, their candidate for Governor and
James B. Lurue Of BerrIen, for Lieutenat Governor
the next election. The Detroit Advertiser says;
The utmost harmony and good feeling pervaded
the entire Convention. DR. Pitcher was unanimous
y Illuminated the first informal ballot receivinge
cry vote. MIR Larue was also nominated with equal
Immunity, after few informal baIlotngs Never
candidates presented to the people with more
general and cordial concurrence, and none ever
better deserved it. We predict their triumphant
election, and this is all we have Time say, to day
Cows DRY1UG UP sUpnENLr.-We have heard
Of several instances recently, of cows which were
giving good quantity Of milk suddenly drying up.
In one instance-that of Mr.. Chamberiin, of the firm
of ]. Breclc s. Co the giving the COW am ounce of
satpetre in quart of meal, brought return Of the
milk in ve,y short time.--N E. Farmer.
GREAT FORGERY IN New YoRK.-A man by
the name Of Henry Saunders, Clerk Of Austen, Will
merding s. Co. ". Y. has committed forgeries
rious New York banks to the amount of 500, 900,
has obtained the money, and is supposed, taken
passage in the Great Western for England.
INnrANA. appears by the official returns that
the Locos have elected their Governor by 500 MAORI
ty all candidates, and have majority of ten
the Legislature Joint ballot