The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-05

The follow ing statements may serve to quiet feel
inqs that are sometimes startled Ivy accounts OF per
song supposed to have been buried premnturely
House. OF DEATH At FRANKFoRT. In II Gem
etery of Frankfort, a very tasteful imitation Of Pere
Ia Chaise, there stands large building, handsomely
finished, and in very correct style Of Roman nrcl-
lecture, which is called the ''Recovery house, be-
ing neither nor less than institution devoted
10 the dead, for the purpose giving them every Ia
vorabo opportunity of returning to life again, should
they feel so disposed The apartments are furnished
with all the luxurious elegance Of the best houses the
beds decorated with carving and inluyins tho
carpets are soft and noiseless the tread and in fact
few Of those who live and breathe ARE surrounded by
such appliances Of enjoyment Beside each bad
there stands small table, in which certain ivory
keys are fixed, exactly resembling those Of the piano
forte On these the hands Of the dead person are
placed il lies in the bed; for instead Of being bu
ed he is conveyed here after supposed death, and
wrapped up in warm blankets, while the temperature
of the itselris regulated by the season of the
year. The slightest movement of vitality in the fin
gers would press down one Of the keys which commu
nica!es with bell at the top Of tho building, where
resides doctor, or rather two DOCTORS who take II
watch and watch about, ready at the summons 10 af-
ford all the sucGor Of their art. Restorutves OF every
kind abound, all that human ingenuity can devise in
the way OF cordias and snulans well ms a large
and admirably equipped staff of servants and nurses,
whose cheerful aspect especially intended to re-
the patient should he open his eye more
TO life The institution is most costly one. The
physicians, selected from among the highest procti
TONERS Of Frankfort most literally remunernted,
hnla IF tLa n,nin
ed ona footing of even extravagant expenditure or
course need scarcely sny its benefits, If such they
be, are reserved for the wealthy only. Indeed, I
have been told the Of this ''l ing in state ex-
ceeds that Of the expensive funeral, four I'D
Sometimes there is great difficulty in obtaining
vacant bed. Periods of epidemic diseases crowd the
institution TO such degree that the greatest influence
is exered for place. Now naturally asks what
success has this system met with, 10 warrant this
penditure, and continue 10 enjoy public confidence?
None whatever. In seventeen years which Of
the resident doctors passed there mot
ed Of restored animation was there ever reason
10 believe that in any instance, the slightest sign of
vitality ever returned. Tho physicians themselves
make little scruple ut avowing their ncredulity con-
corning its necessity, and surprised by the free
dom with which they canvassed the excellent, but
mistaken notions of its founders.
GEN. ScorT's OPINION OF WAR. A letter has
lately been addressed to Gen. Scott, requesting his
opinions the subject OF war, to which the General
has made the following noble reply, showing that
while he justly bears the characterof an able and
brave warrior, he also has just claims the character
Of phlanhropist OF true advocate of the good Of
the whole Of mankind
nd Ic NJ. h., H. r.
savage tribes Peace the first want of every civilized
community. War, doubt is, under any circum-
stances, great calamity. OF the two parties TO
any war, one, at least, be in the wrong; not un-
frequently both. An in such an issue, is, on
ihe part Of Chief Magistrates Ministers of States and
Legislators, having voice in the question: crime of
infinite magnitude. The murder of an individual by
an individual, il, in guilt comparatively but drop
Of blood.
Hence, the highest moral obligation to treat ma
eonal differences with temper, justice fairness ito
chat the cause OF war Is not only just but sufficient;
10 be that do not corei our neighbours lands
'nor any thing that is his that we arc as ready to
give, as to demand, explanation. apology in demni,y
In short we should especially remember s'all things
whatsoever ye would that men should do TO vou do
ye even so to them" This divine precept is Of uni
versal obligation. 1t is applicable to rulers in their
transactions dh other nations, private individ-
nails in their daily intercourse with each other. Pow
er Is entrusted TO the former do good and TO avoid
evil. Such clearly, is the revealed will of God.
April &c, 1874 WINFIELD Scorr.
The editor of the New York American appends TO
this letter the following just comments with which we
heartily agree.
"The sentiments here expressed are in the highest
sense those Of christian patriot; and coming as they
do from one whose profession is arms-forfed too,
as they are by known facts in the public career Of
Gen ScOt-they cannot fail of their effect upon all
right thinking and right meaning men. If Quaker
or divine had uttered these opinion, they would be
none the less just obligatory; but from the pen of
a soldier, whose brow is adorned with the blood
bought laurels of Victory, and whose generous amb
lion it may well be 10 yet win other aurels in his
country's cause-,hey come with lenfold force and
effect.
The publication Of them, too, is well timed for as
suredly the Texas plot has its origin in, and POUNDS
It's main reliance upon "coveting our neighbours
lands" II is altogether appeal to avarce and the
lust Of war-nnhoy in its conception, in IFS obacs