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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-12
Essex County Grammar Sc hOOI,
Concord. .. ..

VIE fall term oflhs institution will commence
h on Tuesday Sept 3D., and continue ~ weeks,
under the instruction Of &. w. MATTHEW'S,
member OF the senior ca's Of Dartmouth College, an
experience and nhlc teacher. The trustees feel con
hdett from the known qualifications of the teacher
q the Communications he brings from the fleuy Of
Dartmouth College, that the best, possible satisfaction
will he given. No pains will be spared either by the
trustees or the teacher 10 make the school both u
greeaie and useful. Particular attention will be
given TO those who DESTROYS of teaching the en-.
suing winter. The moral as well as the intellectual
Improvement Of the students will be carefully regard
3D. Boarding places may he found in good families
for al! who shall wish TO attend the school, Con-
yenent rooms 10 let to those who are DESTROYS Of
boarding themselves. HARVEY G. FRY,
3G1w3 Secretary.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

MM!SSIONERS NOTICE.
NX7E the subscribers being appointed by the Hon.
' v the Probate Court for the Distinct of Orleans
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the estate
of ALPHEUS DAGGET
late OF Coventry, in said District deco ased, repre-
senled Insolvent, and nil claims and demands exhb-
l'ed III offset thereto, and six months from this date
Delng allowed for that purpose hereby give notice
that we viii attend to the business of our appoint
ment at the house of widow Clarssa Dagget IN said
Coventry, on the I'd Tuesday of September next and
the Sd Tuesday of January next from 10 O'Clock, A.
Nj. to o'clock, p. NJ on each of said days. .
SEYMOUR LANE, }
GEO. II. LANE, Commissioners.
SIMEON HUSE.
Newport, July "a, lS44 r 367w3
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EBHgh school nj Waterford. va.

EARaA SchOOH 6G w 0teFfOFd, w.
EEARRY BINGHAM will open school at Low.
n or Waterford commencing on Thursday the
oh day Of September. lie would say to the public
that he has had some little experience in teaching
and that no pains viii be spared to enable such as
may choose TO put themselves under his instruction
to spend their time agTccahly and proflubly. In.
sirucon will be given in the various branches of tho
English language and in the Latin Greek, and
Fronch languages.
Tuition AZ the usual terms. 3G7w3s
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sQ:SApEEGa

In Newport, Aug. ., Of consumption, JOSEPHINE
C. dauen"r of Phineas Page, aged -.
In Danville, Aug /, Mr. John Kemp, aged 5S.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
NETE the subscribers being appointed hy the Hon
w the Probate Court for The District of Orleans
commissioners, to receive examine, and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the Es
tate of RUFUS TRIP,
late of Derby, in said District, deceased. represent
cd nsovcnt, and all claims aud demands OK
hibitcd in offset thereto, and six months from this
date being allowed for that purpose, hereby give
notice that will attend to the business of our
appointment at the Office Of n. Colby, in said Derby,
the last Monday of November next ut one o.
cock, in the afternoon.
o. NEWCOMB, }
DIP. WILEY, Commissioners.
WIN. VERBACK, )
Derby, 81 July. 1914. 3G7N3
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Ai "0'ooiIioN' II our Star neighbors cannot
I I"Ue 10 Mr. Polk and Clay without, and rather
H. '''e Their readers blinded, we will pay them
,., ''', advertising price for one week, if they will
T. % "'n" len days, Henry Coy's letter upon the
r num- ua'cd Ashland, June 30, 1874, and James
w.S W" address TO the people of Tennessee dated
M. Ir"'',c'' May 20, 1913. They will be found in
'''euO0lan of July 80 and in the present number.
DIVERSIONS TO PoLKArRY. Gov. Rit.
orn',, "aS written letter contradicting the re-
Dali. tit mas abandoned the Wings and joined the
o,,. r"?' bu' the story goes the rounds of their
Conn., just as II 1t had never been contradicted. We
,r, III ~ %e New-lIamPshire Patriot, which also as
,l.. ' iHADDEUs STEVENS of Pa. refused to
h,, wing meeting in Vermont. He dill nd
WI, Wv "'eFe' and with great force, in favor of the
nbIr r''! ana candidates. And these are as good
"' pretended gains to Polkisrn. Tribune.
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The ST. Iohnsbmy Clay Club will

meet at the Centre Village, on Friday evening next,
Aug. l6, 1t 81 O'clock when the question of Annex
alton of Texas will be discussed. by vote of the
first meeting of the Club, our political opponents OF
This town were Invited to participate in the discussions
Of the Club. w. Nice. DICKERMAN, Sec
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BRIGHTON MARKET, Monday, Argus, g.
Reported for the Daily Advertiser and Patriot.
At Market, 40 Ecer Cattle, $500 Sheep, and 42j
Swine.
PRicEs - Beef cattle We quote TO correspond
with last week, about the prices paid for like
quality. Extra 50; first quality 8 rs; second
quality 81 50; thlrd quality so s. so.
Sheep and Lambs Sales from 20 a . so.
Swine--lots to pcddlc, averaging about So, mo &c
than half Burrows, - 3fc; lot Of Fl, Hogs, fom
the dstiIlory, SIC. At retail from IL to SC.
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MEETING AT WALDEN.

The Freemen Of IIardwicll, Walden, Cabot aud
adjoining towns, without distinction Of party who are
opposed the repeal Of the Tarrof 1872 and to the
annexation of Texas, are requested 10 meet at the
Meeting House in Walden, on the 23d OF AUGUST
INSTANT, At one o'clock, r. NJ for the discussion
Of these and other political topics.
Speakers from abroad expected
August 6, 1874.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-06-04

AS YOU WERE The "Tyler Guard" in this
city were rejoicing over the intelligence that the
Captain had declined denomination. This, they
said, left them at liberty to 60 in for Polk. But
to-day comes the news that Tyler accepts; and
SO Mr.. Collector Seymour, Mr.. Marshall Gallup
and Mr. Postmaster WATSON have been busy all
the morning readjusting the Tyler collars which
they were yesterday preparing to sllp.-Albany
Journal
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H. FOR SALE OR RENT.-Two two story Brick
M:iI Houses, on N Jersey avenue, two squares from
the Capitol. They are finished with basement rooms
and large in front folding doors to the parors
three handsome chambers in the second story, and
finished attics the hill is being graded, and brick
footways laid These are good comfortable houses,
and, TO good tenant, will be let low, sold at
reasonable price. Apply to r.. PATTEN,
jan 30-tf Penn Av., btw 10th and 1lth SITS.
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Go IT FOR CLAy-We find the following sim
gular advertisement in the last Southwestern
Farmer:
To the World AS far as my Watches and
JeWelry goes, and any other articles ! have for
sale, can be had, payable for when Henry Clay
is elected. If not elected, nothing. Clay | am,
and unto Clay will return, if defeated.
EDWARD FRANCES.
Raymond Miss, May 3, 1914.
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DRoLL'-Judge Parsons, of Philadelphia, has
oeen summoned to appear before Alderman Binns
OF that CITY, to answer charge for smoking a
cigar IN publt' square ! contrary TO the ordi-
nance IN such case made and provided The
complainant was an ex-constabe, who also sum-
moned Ovid T. Johnson, Esq, Attorney General.
to testify against his Honor.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-06-04

lady of our acquaintance says, the divinity
that shapes our ends" is milliner in Green
street who makes bustles.- KnickerJocker.
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d JUST RECEIVED.
i RIME Porto Rico sugar
Do New Orleans sugar
Double and single loaf sugar, best refined
Crushed and powdered do
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, and othe
teas, fresh and of the best quality
Java, Maracaibo, Laguayra, and Rio coffee
Fresh lemons, spices, and pepper
Sperm and mould candles
Fresh lard bacon, and cheese
Family and Other brands of white wheat flour, to-
gether with complete assortment of goods in his
line, which will be sold at the lowest cash prices.
JOHN SEX SMITH,
may 3O-1m between 9th and 10th SITS. Penn. av.
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CHEAP PRINTING, WRAPPING, AND WRL
n TING PAPERS,

CHEAP PRINTING, WR.4PPLNG, and WRL
ID TING PAPERS.
L RlNTlNG Paper, celored medium for book CO.
vers, shoe wrapping paper, white wrapping do. for
apothecares, tea paper enveop paper cap and letter
paper, ruled and plain, various qualities cap paper
ruled, for 81 gu per ream. For sale BY
VIM. +. BAYLY,
milo Penn avenue four doors west of lth ST.
TT BUTTER, MAPLE SUGAR, &c.
L HE subscriber has just received from New York
Is tubs choice Goshen Butter
/, 100 lbs Maple Sugar
30 boxes splendid Raisins, in the layer
30 l-2 and Ia boxes do
/ cask fresh Currants &c., &c.
His stock is now complete, to which he invites
attention.
N. B A few choice New York Cheese on hand
may 24-f S. HOLMES, 7th street
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-06-04

The Texas CANDIDATE.-The New York
Evening Post of Friday has the following para
graph explanatory of the reasons which controlled
the Baltimore Convention in their selection of a
Presidential candidate:
"Of the result to which the Convention came,
we must speak with sincerity, but we desire to
speak with moderation. We have called it a
compromise: but it is one Of those compromises
in which the concession is all on one SIDE The
Southern delegates acre determined thai man
should be nominated Oho ,oas moi Of their 'oay Of
thinking in regard to The annexation of I'eras,
and showed themselves ready to support any man
who might be named-tIe thinnest and feeblest
shadow Of candidate he agreed with
them on this question. They have carried their
and the North have submitted
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-06-04

The Savannah Republican is of the opinion
that if Captain Tyler and his crew are determined
to turn pirates, they should hoist the appropriate
flag and man the I" long, low, black craft" Of their
calling. We are Of the same opinion. The ma
'onal vessels of this republic, with the stars and
stripes of the country floating at the mast head,
plumber, or seeking difficulties with friendly
powers.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-06-04

The Philadelphia papers Of last night bring
information that Bishop Andrews was suspended
by the General Conference on Saturday morning
by vote Of ITO to SO. It is the intention Of
the Southern members to offer formal protest
against the action of the Conference in the
premises.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-06-04

induced, as understood, by the mediation Of Eng.
land and the United States, both are bound in
good faith to take care that no violation of this
proclamation be made by either party without
the previous notice required by the laws OF ma
tons, as well as by the principles of justice and
common sense No such notice has been given
by Mexico to Texas, and until it is given both
England and the United States are bound in good
faith to resist any sudden invasion of Texas by
Mexico. opposing even force to force"
Every man of common sense and honor will
see how grovellingly mean is this excuse "We
can allege !" There is honor and good faith for
YOU This cunning diplomatist pretends to offer
no reason, founded on truth and justice, for the
step to which he pledged his country but with
the most barefaced impudence, says " zoe can al
lege' SO and so. @
We repeat that the President, though reject
ing Mr.. Murphys guaranty in form, has acted
upon it in substance. He has sent the troops and
naval forces-and for what purpose but to act ?
What sense or utility could there be in sending
force there instructed not to act?
Every new development renders the treason
able character of this Texan affair more and
more glaring We trust. in the name of honor
and patriotism, that the worst is now known,
though there are some who think that the black
est feature of the transaction has not come to
light.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-06-04

The French ministry has sustained two de-
feats, The first by the Chamber of Deputies, an
nulllng the third election of M. Charles Lafitte,
on the ground of his having committed "coIlec
tive corruption in promising the electors to con-
strucf at the expense, no doubt, of the Rouen
Railway Company, (of which he is the banker)
branch of that road to their town, Lousiers,
from the main road. The second check was in
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-04-29

| interest. The senates amendments TO the Terrific
rial Appreciation bill were agreed TO, and motion to
reconsider the vote rejecting the bill 10 relation to
the Western Waters was adopted. Without disposing
Of the subject the House nd ourned.
Saturday, April 20.
The House., debated the Bill in relation TO the
Western Waters, and the Senate was not in session
Monday, April %.
In the House, the vote on tho Western River bill
(Which was passed after the close Of my letter of
Saturday by Yeas los, Nays ~; the Illinois River
having been stricken out by yeus Ils, nays 10Y was
refused to be rccOnsidered yeas 7s nays H. Thus
the bill has finally passed the House
Mr. Barnard now moved 10 take up the Eastern bill
in the same manner by suspension Of rules refused
yeas lO4, nays S9-not n decisive disposition Of the
bill but quite ominous that the Western Locos having
passed their own bill Mt least, but little for the
other internal improvement bill
Mr. Mckay according TO notice moved To go into Com
mce Of the Whole on the Union 10 take up his bill to
modify the Tariff call of the House his motion
exhibited very full nttendance-l9S Members pres
ent. The motion then carriea-thc vote excl
ting much nterest-by yens l0l, nays sA-several
of the Connecticut, with some Of the New York and
other members having changed to the affirmative.
Mr. c, j. Ingersoll moved to amend tho first Sec
ton by postponing tho time for the taking effect of
the bill from the LIST September (as desgnnted)o LIST
January next. This gave rise to n spirited debate.
Mr. said if the bill ever became law it would not
be until time in July; hence this law of 30 much
interest TO manufactures and commerce for the sake
of allowing reasonable notice ought to be postponed
in operation until LIST January.
Messrs. Rheu, Paine, and ID. II. Lewis talked
warmly OF the oppression and abuse of the People
under the present law and n measure Of relief ad-
vocatcd its passage and operation iHsianfer.
Messrs. ]. Il. lngersoll and Davis, of Ia advocated
the delay of fixing the time until the bill was perec-
ted; and Mr. +. ]. Morris further favored the fixing
the latest time, but protested against the change all
olthe law whose beneficial results were seen in the
revived pr prosperity renewed vigor and activity of all
branches Of trade, and in the increased and liberal
revenues of Government
After the rejection Of motion of Mr. Stewart Of
Pa. to make the time Jan. 1916, Mr. C. J. Ingerso 5
amendment was adopted, ayes rs, nays, A.
The bill was then discussed by Owen and Wright,
of la. both " d. men, in opposition to the existing
| tariff, until adjournment.
In Senate, several messages were received from
the President per John Tyler, Jr among which was
the long threatened Treaty Of Annexation.
The remainder of the day was con sumed in Execu-
tive Session on the Treaty
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a correspondent at Ellicousvie, Cuttaraugus
County says: "Our village is severely afflicted with
.sickness-out Of population Of 440 two hundred
and nineteen have been sick, and many
deaths. My achoie family (nine in number) have
been sick''
WHEAT IN ILLINOIS AND MIssouRI.--From
all parts of this State and Illinois we hear the most
encouraging accounts in relation to the Wheat crop
The prospect Of an abundant crop was never better
Notwithstanding the adverse weather of the litter
part Of March, there will be an abundance of all de-
scriptions of fruit [St Louis Rep.
The Wings of Indiana will hold Mass Conven-
ton the 'rippecanoe Battle Ground on the 29th Of
May, to respond to the Baltimore nominations. There
will be some people there!
DEATH OF JUDGE BALDWIN. The Honorable
Henry Baldwin, one of the Judges of the Supreme
Court Of the United States, died at his lodgings at
the Merchants Hotel, in Philadelphia at quarter past
nine o'clock on Sunday evening.
From Investigations made by Rev. David Abeel,
Missionary to China, it appears that probably one
third fourth Of all the female children of that
country slain after their birth.
Elijah Straw, arrested in Boston, was examined in
Lowell, and committed in $4,000 bonds, to take his
trial ut Concord on the fourth Monday Of June next,
for highway robbery Of Moses Grant, of Lyndebor-
ough, N. H.
The Missouri and Illinois delegations TO the Young
Mems Convention Of Ratification three hundred and
fifty in number, have chartered steamboat to con-
vey them from St Louis to Wheeling or Pittsburgh.
A letter from New Orleans, dated April sth,says-
Our Texas fever has abated. The holders OF bonds
and money much disappointed at the unfavorablc
prospects as to annexation. The great body of our
citizens either opposed or indifferent on the sub
ject
A reverend lecturer at the Fast recently took the
ground that no could become "an established
fact in society," unless he got married. The Cncn-
natl Herald goes little farther; he cannot become
nm established fact' unless he surround himself by
q crowd Of little witnesses
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l 100 II II |
Total

The Petersburg !ntolgencer says that several per-
who have returned to that place from Raleigh,
in saying that the reception given to Henry
CLAY in that city, WINS ofthe most cordial and en-
thusastic character the number Of persons present
being varously estimated at from fifteen thou
sand.
lUTWc understand that venerable and we'll
known Methodist Clergyman Of Ohio was arranged
before his conference not long ago. charged with in
ter(erng in politics He fully admitted the truth Of
the accusation and stated that he "frIt himself
much bound TO fight Loco Focosn week days
TO fight tho Devil on Sundays" tLou. Jour.
The war in China has been very disastrous to that
nation I.nte advices say it has cost them 10000
lives and one hundred millions of dollars.
The number of Hogs killed in Cincinnati, during
the lasr winter, l96. l33 The whole number of
Hogs packed there during the time war, in
round numbers, 240,000-lO 900 less than
packed there during the previous winter.
The Editor of the Newark Post, speaking oc pub
lie meeting, says that "the quire sang several Naon-
al airs In to this, the Editor of the los-
Bee thinks that "the quiro must have been about
t,centy; four sheets in the wind.
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STATE OF VERMONT.

DIslTlcl OF Orleans
At a Probate Court holden at Irasbulgh, within and
for the District aforesaid on the nth day Of April
A. ID. 1874
A Instrument purporting to be the last Will
IA and Testament of Oliver Budget late of Barton
IN said District deceased was presented to The Court
here for Probate, hy Ethan Blodgct, the Executor
therein named
Therefore, it is ordered ly said Court that public
notice be given to all persons in ended therein 10 an.
pear before said Court, at session thereof TO be
holden at Inshurgh, on the 18th day of June A.
ID. 1874, and contest the probate of said Will and.
it is further ordered that this order heIpublshed three
weeks successfully in the Caledonan, newspaper
printed at ST. Johnsbuty in this State the last of
which shall he previous the day assigned us aforc-
SAID for hearing. -...,
Given under my hand at the Registers Office
this l7h day Of April, a. d. 1914.
352w3 GEO. NYE, Judge.
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sTATE OF VERMONT,

ORLEANS DISTRICT
The Hon. the Probate Court for the District
Of OrIeans--To all persons concerned in the Es-
tate Of William Huntington, late of Irasburgh de-
ceased, interstate, GREETING.
Y IKE SPENCER, Administrator of said de-
H ceased, has made application for the further
time of one year from and after the 9Th day of A
pr 1874, 10 make payment of the debts against said
estate And is ordered ha, all concerned be Motif.
ed by publication in the Calcdoniin three weeks
surcrssNely that they may appear at session of
the Probate Court to he holden al Irashurgh on the
ID wednesday ur May next, ana be heard IN Tho
premises.
GIven under my hand at TrlsJurgh this l7th
April 1874.
352w3 GEO NYE Judge.
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MeA8s gMR a. SgsS&n

In Lyndon, April 20. by Rev. Nathan Denson of
Derby, Mr. ISAAC a. DENIsoN, Of Burke, TO Mics
LAuREsrINE l.. DEMIs, of Lyndon Centre.
In Walden, Dec I5, Mr. Charles w. Harrington
to Miss Caroline G. Edwards, both ofW
=, IN Marshf"ld, April IL, by Hiram Potter, Esq.
Of NJ ''
=, In Mortified April 81, by Elder NJ. c. Henderson,
Mr. H'onzo Preston of Cabot, TO Miss Sarah o. though.
ton, of Waitsfeld.
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THE MISUNDERSTANDING purchased proportion OF
the stock of goods Of the firm of Fairbanks & Ar
mington, would hereby inform his friends and former
customers that he will continue the business at the
old stand, and that he contemplates doing it on
new plan far possible that is for cash and pay
down, fartherest for pay that will enable him to
meet his fall and spring purchases, and that he in
tends to keep good assortment of The staple CON-
mod,ies and to sell at the lowest prices All per-
sons wishing to purchase respectfully invited to
give him call. Russell ARLINGTON.
over Waterford, April IL, 1874. 3,. 35O,f
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FROM WASHINGTON.

Our private letters confirm the intelligence tina, Sig
Amonte, the Mexican Minister, is about immediate
Iy TO leave Washington for this City; and is said
that should the Senate confirm the Treuty, he would
on the instant depart for Mexico.
We also informed that OF the official documents
in with the Treaty several 70 them consist of err
tracts from private letters! NJ Y. Tribune
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EhcOphilus FOYsOEpn's estate.

VHNlIE subscribers having been appointed by the
IL Hon. Probate Court for the District of Caledonia
commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust the
clims and demands of all persons, against the ES.
tIte of
THEOPHILUS FOLSOM,
late Of Lyndon, in said district, deceased, renre-
senteh nsovcnt, ond the term of six months from
the 10Th day Of March. being allowed by said Court
10 the creditors of said deceased exhibit and prove
their respective claims before us--Do give notice
that will attend 10 the duties of our appoint
mcnt. at the dwelling house of N. II. Fletcher in
Lyndon, in said district, the 81 day of June and
on the % day Of September at O'clock afternoon,
on each Of said DAYS
ALONZO BEMIS, &c.,.
N. II. FLETCHER, commissioners
Lyndon, April Is, 1874. 352w3