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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-04
GEO. II. DEAMAN, Secretary.
TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT DIsAsTI


Explosion Of The Lucy W0iker- 60 TO 80 EIRici
and Wounded.
1t will be seen by tho account below, taken from
the Louisville Courier of Thursday, that another
frighfu steamboat exp oson, attended by great loss
OF he. has occurred on the Ohio.
1t is with feelings the most acute and painful that
record the following fearful disaster and the loss
Of so many valuable lives. The steamboat Lucy
Walker, Capt vann, left this place for New Orleans
yesterday, crowded with passengers. When about
4 or 5 miles below New Albany, and just before
sunset, part of her machinery got out of order
and tho engine was stopped in order to repair it,
While engaged in making tho necessary repairs the
boilers got too low, and about Eve minutes after the
engine had ceased working, her three boilers expod
ed with tremendous violence, and horrible and ter
rifle effect. The explosion upwards. and that
part OF the boat above the boilers was blown into
thousands Of pieces. The U. s. snag-b boat Gopher,
Captain l.. B. Durham, was about 200 yards dis.
tant at the time Of the explosion. Capt. Durham
was Immediately the spot, rescuing those in the
wnter, and with his rendered all the aid in his
power. To him are indebted for most Of our par
icuars. lie informs that the Lucy H'ulker was
i'll the middle Of the river and such was the force OF
tho explosion that parts Of the boilers and of the boat
were thrown shore. Just after the explosion the
mir was filled with human beings and fragments Of
human beings. One was blown up so yards,
and fell with such force go entirely through the
deck Of the boat. Another cut entirely in two
by piece Of the boiler. We have Leard Of many
such heart-rcnding and heart -sickening incidents.
Before Capt Durham reached tho place where
the Lucy Walker WIS, he a number Of persons
who had been thrown into the river, drown lie
however saved the lives of large number of persons
by throwing them boards and ropes, and pulling them
on his boat with hooks. Immediately after the ex-
posion, the ladies' cabin took fire, and before it had
been consumed. sho sunk in fifteen feet water Thus
is presented the remarkable circumstance of boat
exploding, buring and snking--al in the space of n
few minutes. The screams and EXPLANATIONS OF the
females, and those who not killed. is represent
ed as having been distressing and awful.
Ne believe none Of the females on board were in
jured some, however, may have been drowned
The books Of the boat destroyed and of course
il will be impossible 10 ascertain the names o.
or the number Cf those killed There were at least
Fifty sixty persons killed and missing, and iteer
or twenty wounded-some seriously. Capt. Dun
ham left the wounded at New Albany, all of whom
were kindly and Iwe cared for by the hospitabe
and humane citizens Of that town.
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Hard. Ware and Cutlery,

SWEEDS and cast Steel, tire, hoop and round I.
- ron, spike g nail Rods, shoe shape Shoes,
Shoveis, manure Forks, mill, hand and wood Saws,
mill and hand saw Files, wood and horse Resps.
Butts and Screws, sad Irons, brass head Shovcs and
longs, coil and bed Rope, large assortment of
Knives and Forks, pocket, pen, bread, butcher and
Shoe knives. Shears. Scissors, Razors, nail II am
mcrs, timber scribes, screw Drivers, Jack Drawers,
gun Worms, steel and iron Squires, wood Rules, door,
pad, french, cupboard and chest Locks, door LATCH
cs, paint, white wash and sash Brushe4, &C. sc.
FULLER, IDE & co.
Lyndon, Oct, l, 1874. -. 376tf
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MBATESa

In Newport, Oct. IS, of consumption, after long
and protracted season Of suffering, which she bore
with remarkable patience in view Of n glorious i'm
mortality beyond the grave, ANNE, daughter Of Mr.
Abijuh Knights, aged about 23. After taking ar-
feclionatc leave Of all her friends ono by one, she
gently recned her head on the bosom Of her Savior
in whose merits alone she trusted for pardon and
cepance with God, and sweety breathed out her life,
virtually snying, "Jesus make dying bed" sc.
Comm
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-04
ELECTION-NOV. IL.
STATE OF VERMONT.

To the Frecmen Of the Fourth Congressional Dis
trIct of said State. ... .....
Whereas tho Committee appointed by the Gener-
al Assembly to receive and the votes given
the first Tuesday OF September, A, ID. 1S44, in the
Fourth Congressional District for Representative to
represent this State in the Congress of the United
States have gvcr notice the Undersigned Governor
of said State that person had received majority
OF all the given in said District, and have for
warded to mo n statement of the number orvotcs Civ
en- for each person, as follows, TO witt
For Paul Dillingham;, jr. 6557 ~
Geo. B. Chandler, 5000
Geo Putnam, 1868
.. = " Ira Pstnam, II
Joseph Hill l, Nelson A. Chase l., oswe Skinner l,
J. Morse !, w. w. Wells !, Orrir Smith /, Dan'l
Baldwin Leander Warren 10 ger A. Chamber
lin l, Z. r. Walton jr. l, p. Baxt Il. Sawyer l.,
L. B Peck !, John L. Bnck 2, 10 Courier e. JOS
lin l , b. H. Fuller l., Moses Weston 2, Jonathan
Taylor /. Townshend 4, H. W. ". Miller ], iona.
H'oodmun l, S. Kidder l. IPm. T. Bates l, d. NJ.
Camp G. IL Page =, Kiah Bailey 2, Geo Mar shall
2, Chas Dudley 3, Scattering /.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the prem ises
you are required to meet in the several towns in sold
district, the I'd Tuesday of November next,
o'clock in the afternoon, nj the same places where
the meetings last held for the election Of Rep
resenta,ive to Congress. to elect person to represen
this State in the Congress of the United States: wei
meetings be conducted, in all things, 20 rdns
to the provisions of the Statutes in such made
and provided.
Given under my hand. and tho seal Of snid
State, at Montpelier, this sixteenth day of DC.
L. 8. a. ID. one thousand eight hundred and roty
four, and Of the independence Of the United
States the sixty ninth.
JV.M SLIDE.
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SUDDEN DEATH. A stage passenger from Wind
sor to Troy whose namo is believed 10 be John
Gates died in the stage between this place and MARI
bro. on Monday last. lie was an old man, rather
under size apparently about 60 years Of age.-Brat
Ueborough PhRnir 29M uH
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Families

SUPPLIED with Crockery, Glass Ware, Cutlery
~ Groceries, Sheeting, Ticking Chairs, Tin Ware,
sc. in quantities to suit and on reasonable terms
by E. JEWEFT Sc co.
ST. Johnsbury Plain, Oct. p 1874
N. b. Wanted, in exchange Tor goods Flannel.
Frocking, stocking Yarn, Fecting, Oats, Corn and
Wheat.
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ANOTHER VAN buren, ELEcroR FOR Clay
The Wings Of Livingston County, New York, met at
Evansville, on The 22d ult. to the number Of 10000.
MAJOR VAN CAMPEN, glorious old soldier, and
of the candidates the Pan buren, Electoral
Ticket in lS4O, was President of the day.
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b. DEATH OF THE REV. CHARLES FITcH. This
gentleman, who is we'll known in New England died
suddenly at Buffalo, N. Y, few days since. For
some time past he has been leading advocate Of the
Miller doctrine. .. .
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CrOckery and GLASS Ware.
XKTHrTE and colored common Ware Of all kinds.
Wv plain white china and semi china Tea Sets
printed china and other colored Tea Sets, Looking
Glasses, Lamps, Lanterns, Casters, Tumblers and
almost every pattern glass nappies md dishes.
FULLER, IDE 81 co.
Lyndon, Oct. |. 1874. 37au
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diseases ofthe heart; equity affections and
cutaneous eruptions also result from the
same cause, and variety of other NAL
aides, which soon hurries the victim to
his grave. SANDS SARsAPAhILLA, a veg
table medicine, which is the result of
years of labor and chemical research, in
bringing it to its present state of periec-
ton will arrest, and if temely admins
tered, perfectly cure these diseases, by
purifying the vital fluid, regenerating the
constitution, dispelling diseased action,
giving tone to the general energies Of the
system, and enabeling the blood to course
on freely, and bringing with it health and
renew vigor. BY its use the paliid cheek
will lose its paleness, and the sunSen eye
regain its brightness the skin will resume
its natural functions, and the limbs their
accustomed elasticity.
For further particulars and conclusive
evidence of its superior value and efficacy,
see pamphlets, which may be obtained of
agents gratis.
W P. Russell Agent for Middlebury.
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Remember the Temperance
lie etingW ednesday Evening;
at the 1'oWr Room--turn out !!
4 SPECK OF WAR.

There arc rumors that war with Mexico is
approaching. There is not the least doubt
that the Bullying language used by Shannon
is calculated and probably intended to bring
the United States and Mexico into collision.
Tyler doubtless expects that flare up with
Mexico will hip along his designs of Annex
alton. She rust be insuited and dragooned
until size does some act in Standardization
which the Texas conspirators may coustrue
iulo an offence against the United Safes, and
thus made to justify taking possession ofTex-
As By force, If Il cannot be annexed BY treaty
OF Joint resolution. But there will probably
be no war movement On our part forIhe pres
ent. The diplomatic intercourse with Next
leo W hich Shannon las so foolishly closed
will re orersjby MS Withdrawal and The sub
e1;iu;ion oi another Minister
We subiom the following passage to illus
traie the manner in which our quxOtic Min
is.er shuts the door urOn Mexico.
The ur1e.s' gEed has to . much se'fresPec;,
and knows TOO well what is due 40 his Gov
ern:' cr., 20 make any reply to line charges
made in HIS Exceiiency's note Of the 31st ul-
timo, and reiterated in 7 manner so offensive
in bis note q the 9th instant, for The purpose
cf vindicatrg the honor or character of the
people or Government OF the United States.
Ii stands sei-vi2dicated in the purity, integ-
Tity and fidelity, when have characterized its
bril.ilrt and national career, commands
Che confidence and respect Of the civilized
world. if;he Government Of Nexico consti-
tu;es az exception to this truth. the Govern
llIent of the United States, 10 when the I'M
dsrsignsd will refer the notes of His Excellen-
c., 3h. Rej0n, knowing what is due to its
own character, can and vii! correct the erro-
ueous opinion, which it is the misfortune OF
Mexico, ~ ".eans more efficient than any
written recitation by the undersigned, Of the
caIumries made and reiterated in tie notes
OF 4Er. Rcjoin, v ould be.
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SUNDRIES-

THItEADS.-blk, brown. cold ana
white linen thread, Finelay's. II thistle Coat's
IaylOr's and Brandon's spool thirds, white
and cold si;ein cotton third: iannels, Bird
cloths, cashmere, doe skins. goat hair cam
let, calicos, M. de lanes, Grape dc iaines,
jaconette and sarscneite can5Tics, balZo-
rines, prt'd lawns, silk and cotton wsIp
pacca, saxony. cambletecn. Alpaca, wors-
ted aud silk serge, caroline. victoria, and
Rob-ltoy plaids red circasssion pr.'d. red
moreen for cushions. velvets, tab covers
gnghams, blk and white satin, gro. 10
swiss, ribbons, cord and tGsse', cIayais-
h'dk' Is, ladies' cravats .n.ufiiers Embraces,
CLASHES Irish linens a large quantity brown
and white, gloves Of all descriptions, buck
mittens BLK Grape, hooks and eyes, hOsei-
cry, hair and tooth brushes, fancy soap,
ivory, twist, back side and dressing combs,
zephyr worsted sewing silk and twist, mitrsl
laceS, edgings, muslins, swiss, book aud
India, bishops lawn, linen lawn, horse
blankets, cloak cords, TSbar cambria, Bat
ting, canvass. padding, surf coat, and vest
cords & bindings, stay bindings, iineutapess
paper mu>lins, cold cam5rics, selisiass'
straps, pant aud vest buckles, snuff and TO-
bacco boxes, shaving brushes, pins, nee
dies, pearl buttons, all other buttons, sprOu
check, quality bindings, wiggen, tweeds.
gambroons, denims, drillings, crockery.
lamps, tumblers, bar soap, tea sugar, Cof-
fee, pepper, spice, nutmeg, cloves, indigo,
camphor, rasins, butter. molasSes, port.
malaga, madeira, sicily, tobacco snuff, and
a great variety ofarticles too numerous to-
mention, for sale cheap by
BROWN & SHELDON.
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JOUR DE NOEL,
PREDICATI0N FRANCHISE.

Non. lie Rer'd. c. p. Clarke, Sc propose
d'observer Panniversaire de la Nuisance de
notre Seigneur Jesus Christ ct den profiter
dune maniere digne dune telle OCCASION
C'est pOurquoi il veut reunire tous les Cana
diens de ce Village it de ses environs lie Soir
du % du courant six heure a'E elise Meth
odiste; poury rendre Dieu lie cult, rhom-
mage ct les actions de grace qu'une telle oc-
casion nous demande. Vennez mes amis
Canadiens. joignous pour adorer lie Pere de
tOutc bonte, ct celebrons la Naissance de son
Fills unique notre Redempteur.
Rev. Mr. CLARKE would inform his Cana
dian friends that there will he worship in
French, Oil the evening Of Christmas day, at
6 O'Clock, in the Methodist Church in this
Village. All are earnestly and afiectionately
invited to attend.
With regard to the above, the TRIO would
say that We have no accented type, but hope
that it will sufficiently understood by those
for whom it was intended.
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CONGRESS-.

Dec. II, 1914.
4 motion was made yesterday, in the Su-
prcme Court, by Mr.. Treadwell, for writ
Of habcas corpus. to bring up Thomas W.
Dorr. Of Rhode Island, that he may petition
! for a wriI of error.
The Texas question is got up in both
| Houses: McDullie's plan having been intro
duced TO-DAY by NJ. e. J. Ingersoll, on re-
| port of the Committee on foreign affairs. The
! Public mind should now he directed TO this
point. with intense solic;rudc, and The most
strenuous efforts should he made, in plying
every sort of legitimate influence, both upon
the two Houses and upon individual members,
to deepen their convictions of the evil Of an
nexation, and to strengthen their determine
ton TO resist il at every hazard.
In the Senate, a resolution was offered by
Mr.. Phelps of Vermont, which lies ever one
day by the rule, calling for information con-
corning the amount OF the debts of Texas, as
II ev were at the time of the late treaty and
as they are now; also for the quantity ofland
in Texas granted successfully by the old
Spanish government.by Mexico and by Tex
as, both before and since the treaty.
Petitions were again called for this morn
ing, and Mr.. Giddings disburdened his desk
of considerable variety OF anti-slavery me-
MORALS. The first one presented by Mr.. G.
PR we'd for the abolition Of Slavery in the Dis
irict of Columbia. Mr.. Black, of Georgia.
raised the question of reception, and then a
new game was played. Instead OF moving
to Law the question Of reception on the table,
some stakeholder. gives notice of a wish to
debate the ques,ion-and as all petitions Civ
ing rise TO debate are by the rules laid over
until another day, and this is the short session,
in which it is hlrdly likely the docket will be
reached at all, they are thus esiectually dis
posed of-for the present.
At length one was presented, praying for
an alteration of the constitution, SO as to base
representation upon the free population, or
else admit the animal property of the North
TO be represented Mr. Dromgoole moved
that the petition be laid on the table. Carried
lbs to 81
The second week Of the session passed
calmly and quietly, and two days lost by an
adjournment from Thursday to Monday. A
subject of great national importance was how
ever preached. 1t will be seen on the first
page of our paper that joint resolutions have
been introduced into the Senate by Mr.. Nc
Duiiie, and into the House by Mr.. Ingersoil
for the Annexation of Texas. The first de-
claring IN terms, the treaty concluded by John
Tyler to be fundamental law of union be-
tween Texas and the United States, and the
other that annexation take effect according
TO the terms of that treaty. How absolutely
preposterous. The making of the treaty is
virtual confession that treaty is the only
legitimate form of proceeding. How mon
strous then for Congress to resort to a joint
resolution to carry measure by mere ma
jority which as treaty has already been con-
demned by the Senate, and even by major
ity of that body. These joint rssolstons en-
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i e d..
At Swantvn, Hon. James Fisk. aged SO.
In Burlington, Hon. Heman Allen, former
ly Member Of Congress, aged 65.

NThe discovery of the circulation of
the blood by Harvey, and the laws that
govern grayitation by Newton, are two
prominent facts which will remain forev-
er as imperishable moments to the endur-
ing fame Of these great men. But another
and, TO the mass of mankind, much more
valuable discovery has recently been made,
having for its object the removal of suf
fering, disease and pain.
Diseases affecting the blood and fluids
generally are very numerous, and COM
paratively but little understood. The
blood is fluid SUI generiS, and enters
every organ through the circulation, af-
fording nourishment to every texture and
the source of each secretion. When,
therefore, it is impure, disease is carried
to the remotest fibres of the animal frame,
in one instance causing Justification ofthe
arteries or turning them into bone IN an
other, white swelling or diseases OF the
joints also, scorfula, or swelling of the
CLANS in various parts of the body; rheu-
matism attended with palpitation and
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THE Constitute the ''vs vi;ie" OF our won
derlul bodies, constantly require an alternative
or rsgeneraiins influence. 10 create and r1tain
healthy existence. Air, light, and some o'.he
clements are brought to this Tequisitlon, and for
time prove sufficient for the requirements of
the system. But when from iInprudence, and a
violation Of the la VS. of the animal economy
morbid hun rs arise ,acEd and viIiatia or juices,
are collected, the system Iequires assistance
from some Other source, or il sinks in disease,
decay and death. How wonderful ami salutsry
at this period ATE the effects of an appropriate
attentive medicine, taken in season ? Thou
sands have been saved from death, and millions
from snffenngs indest r5abie and again restored
to health, by tie timely use of PHELPS IONA
TO PILLS, which are so eficacIous and potent,
in cleansing the stomach and bowels, purifying
the blood, and renovating the glanduiar system
by altering the secretions ofthe liver, and other
glands, and carrying off the morbid juices and hui
mors that at the South they have ac1uiered
the name oil IL" Fever Bane," because they inva-
riably prevent or break up billions, remi:tant,
yellow, ntermittani, and lung fevers-
Five years extensive use, have proven them
the best ard only sure and safe remedy for all
the numerous chronic diseases, where the sys-
lem requires something that will operate on the
Blood, Liver, and various systems Of vessels,
giving them a healthy action, at the same time
expel the morbid AMI poisonous juices and hu-
mcrs, which it separates from them.
In This class of diseases, are Rheumatism,
Dyspepsia, Dropsy, Liver Complaints, Bilious
Stomach, Sccrfula, Gravel, Worms, TumOrs,
and eruplions of the skin Of various kinds; per-
manent weakness above the loins and limbs,
Kings Evil, cons titutional and beredi tary fee
bleness Of the whole or part of the system. &c.
Thousands of the cases Of the above diseases
have been cured by the Tomato Pills and thou
sands of deaths would have been prevented had
had these Pills been usrd, instead OF some irr0-
sPonsible, baneful. quack pill remedy, ofNhich
the country is flooded. Til eIa Is no mystery or
charalanism about this universal remedy.
They are prepared Of valuable vegetable rem
edies, which are known TO be both safe and ef-
factua!, and are used very extensively by Ply
dicians in their private Practice. because as hum
dreds have said, they are the most pleasant, cf.
fectual and safe medicine We lave ever uied
The above Pills are for sale by agents'n all
the country towns. Agents are cautioned not
10 Iuy Of oedlers. Zone Word TO the wise is
sufficient
c. r. Phelps VI. D. Proprietor Hartford CT.
Be partieularthal his signature is on the label.
Price, % cts. For Sale by 2i6m
Sidney Moody, Middlcbury,
Volney boss, Brandon,
Hunfley & Higgins, Salisbury,
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e. MEALS SATURDAY GAZETTE
Among the Journals Of the day, Issued at
Phlladelfhi7, Meals Saturday Gazette is
deservedly taking high stand To one
who prefers miscellaneous reading and
matters of general intelligence it will ev-
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pictorial embellishments and Topographic
cal execution are superior The next
number will be double, containing al Ell
tire English Annnal--the London Forget
Ne Net, for 1916. 1t will also contain
a "Cbaircoa. Sketch by the Editor, il
Illustrated ad'l;-abiy byCroome g. barley,
Single copies 70 I-2 cents. II copies
for enc dollar, post paid.
Address Joseph c. Neal,
Philadelphia.
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deed specimen of no ordinary attractions.
The Embellishments and literary matter are
not surpassed by any similar production.
Mr.. Arthur is popular writer and is deter
mined to give the public the best Magazine
for IS45. The number now before us is an
earnest of his success. And besides being an
elegant work it is cheap; only 5000 per
year, for 30 as beautiful pages as our eye has
ever met. We will lend tito any of our
readers who may wish to provide themselves
with rich Literary treat for the coming year.
Subscriptions received at the sffice OF the
GALAXY.
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AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The people will perceive prom roticc in
another column, that the annual meeting OF
the Addison Coua,y Agricultural Society oc-
ours on New Years day. The o5viousb ene-
fits to the farming interest TO be derived from
the spirited operations Of this Society we
doub. not will ensure a ;;llattcndarcc. There
VIII be found no little inducement fer the
members 10 be present in the circumstance
that tho premiums for farms and crops will
tien be awarded II is expected that irpor-
taut questions in relation to notifications OF
;,le constitution rules and regulations will be
discussed. Let there be full attendance.
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GROCERIES,

THE subscriber has now on hand a gen.
eral assortment Of FAMILY GROCERIES, of
4 superior quality, which will be sod as
low for cash, as any store in this vil,agc,viz:
Crushed, loaf and bro;rn SUGARS and
MOtdSScs.
OIL Hyson, Y. r., II. s. and black Teas.
old lara, Laguiaa, and ST. Domingo Cojt-
fees, Corc1, Chocolate and Cocoa Shells.
Rice, ard Soda Crackers.
Crude and Gro. Pepper, Cinnamon, Cores
CGssia, AisPice, MGri, E,ia;,ss anil Ginger.
Tapioca. .SagO, Arro,c- RooL Peari EGriy,
Oqt Neal, Iceland and ms. Mss CO, pens
EinelnSs.
IPHife AMI common Gu.
HILLS No. l, Extra, end Com. Bar Soap,
Shariag and Fcrcy Soaps. Of rorious kinds,
Sharing Cream, superior Grticir.
Paint and TGrnisk Brushes, PG.A's, TcY-
Hish and Liaseed oil.
Burlington Glass, all sizes and Putty.
Bor Resins, Lemons, TdmariRds and Cit
ron.
Chris is and Chapman's Smoking and Cher
ING Tobacco Of all kinds, 8IdcccIoy and
Scotch .Sag6. sc. &c. w. p. RCS5EL.
AIiddlebury, Dec. 1874.