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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23
MEXICO AND TIE U. STATES.

MEXICO AND TIE y. STATES. Mr. Shan.
mons rejonder to tho Leuer of the Mexican Minister
OF State which we have copied this week, has APP
Peared. and 1t is certainly strange document. in
style and spirit, to emane from a Minister Penipo-
Tertiary OF the U. States II is bitter impudant and
scur'iIous devoid of dignity, and plainly shows that
ho has been wcrsted IN the argument, in bis conflict
with Senior Rcjon lie tells the Mexican Minister
that he shall hold further communications with
Mexico until he receives Instructions from the u
sates' There Is then a suspension of the quarrel
I'LL the august Captain Tyler informs Mr. Shannon how
to act The proceedings OF Mr. Shannon in his capac-
NY Of ambassador (and he doubtless acts upon in
strucons from honey look us if he desired 10 pro-
No"o Mexico Ino war, or lead her to do or say
something which should afford some shadow Of ex-
cuse for the U. States to go to war against her-and
by that means secure Texas by conquest and without
The forms and ceremonies Of Treaty. This would,
indeed, be "heading" the Senate.
MIR Shannon's rejonder is lengthy, but as the
points upon which he insists arc such as are maintain
ed in MIR I'yler's Message. do no, copy it, In
deed we have copied Senior Rejon's Letter in order
to give the Mexican side of the controversy and as
reply to the long Argument of Alr ~ Ter in his Mes
sage. The two documents present each side Of the
question.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23
J. c. cALnoUNAND THE KING OF THE

Our Secretary ofstatc, MIR Calhoun, seems deter
mined to compass and land, To secure the accom-
plishment Of his darling object-the Annexation Of
Texas, lie has, ii appears, instructed Mr. King, the
American Minister to France, TO endenvor 10 enlist
Louis Philippe in the project orwresling Texas from
Mexico and 10 urge upon his attention the consider
nton that if Texas is not annexed to the u. $, Slave
ry will be abolished there through the influence of
England; s. goes into argument to showthe import
of other powers uniting to sustain the sluve in
stitutions of the world Hence he would hive France
united with Government in preventing Texas
from becoming free State, nsit would irt should
again fall into tho hands Of Mexico remained un-
connected with the U. States! We have ihlen upon
strange times, when American, holding n high
Ministerial office in Government resorts TO such
measures 10 give to slavery character of amending
duration.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23
MORE ROBBERY OF VERMONT.-.MR DII
LINGHAM'S VOTE

On Tuesday, after the reading of the Presidents
message showing large surplus in the Treasury, Mr
Davis of Ky. proposed 10 distribute the fourth install
ment of surplus revenue among the States. It ia to
be borne in mind that law Of Congress required the
distribution of something like forty millions but un.
der Mr. Van Buren's administration, nine millions
wero retained and expended The object Of Mr. Da-
Wis movement simply to carry out the latv,
which had been passed by Locofoco Congress
Whether the law wise not is immateral--i
should be executed repealed. The distribution of
the fourth instament would give Vermont something
like $500, 900 We would hint 10 the freenen Of
the fourth district that Paul Dillingham; Jr. recorded
his vote AGAINST this distribution, leaving it to
them to judge whether this vote gives him any new
claim TO Il re. election- Watchman. #- 1Isre'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23
Hur,Gh for Walden !
VERMONT NOT BEAT YET

Mr. CAADwIcK-Sr-I noticed in your paper a
few weeks ago account of pumpkin called ''lhe
biggest yet" that weighed 7lA lbs Sand raised
in N. H. now send you description of some rais-
ed in Vermont
Nr Solomon White OF this town, neighbor of
mine raised last number Of large pumpkins,
two Of which only were weighed; one weighed
73 lbs. and measured feet 10 inches round tho 9th
measured feet and inch and weighed S2t lbs
Let N. ii. try again, ...a .. ........ ..
EBENEZER CHAMBERLAIN,
Walden Dec. 49, 1914.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23
INTERNAL. pIrFIcULTlEs or MEXICO.

The rumors Of domestic troubles in Mexico are con
frmed by recent dates Santa Anna has had The army
him a. that half his soldiers had revolted Cen Par
edas is the leader o(the opposition to Santa Anna
The Inter was marching his army 10 the city of Mex
leo Paredes and San,a Anna are both bent upon
the subjugaton of Texas and equally resist it's annex
alton to the U. s. We look with some ntoros, for
further and more decisive news soon. Santa Anna
will probably prevail over all opposition.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23

says i was stated. in the course of ,Lo A..
that three fourlhs Of the people were rend u"cUs'R
petitions for immediate emancipation, with NO 70 sign
compensation. II this is true, II will not be "Uo
fore Delaware becomes Free Stale ""S be.
1t is worthy ofremnrk tina! there is no Sd 0,,
DeleWDre " party In
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23
SHALL WE HAVE WAR WITH MExICoa

SIlAEL WE HAVE WAR WITH MEAICO2
The N. York Messenger, Polk paper, edited by Ma
jor Noah, answers the question thus -
brokers, stock jobbers and merchants are alarm
ed, and all employed in ascerlnning whore the
matter Is to end, We inform them in few
words n is 10 end in War; and we have no hest
tution in saying, lei il come for come it must,
time or other"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23
LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

For and against licensing, have, we boiovo
nominated i" all the counties in the sn,e e,o ,o
GRIND Isle and Essex, Last week we publj,h.S ''P
proceedings of meeting in this county n, uL'., "'
ticket in favor of licensing the sale of spirit wo, 4
mated; this week wc publish tho proceodnn. "|"'
meeting which put in nomination tickle, oDoo.oS
licensing the sale of spirit except for use Co,
nry purposes The day for voting for comm,,ioo.,
ID Thursday the I'd day of january. '''"'''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23

GREAr RIOT IN GEoRGErowN, Ono A slg
from The office Of the Telegraph, published at George
town. Ohio, (about 40 miles this side ur Cincinnati
gives an account Of aifiay which took place on
Monday last between some Kentucky ncgro-hunrers
and a number of Abolnicn-;s residing IN the Red
Oak settlement. The runaway negroes had been
secreed in the house Of Robert Miller and Ab,aom
King.
Mlers house was searched, and two Of the slaves
discovered, who attempted 10 escape, and while Mil
Ter was in the act oradng their escape was knocked
down and stabbed repeatedly by the incensed Kea-
tuckians. lie fingered hu, few moments and died
The Two slaves were then bound, when they proceed.
ed to the house Of King, where they met with four o.
FIVE armed men, who declared their determination 10
resist any search of the house Both parties being
well armed, n most horrible conflict ensued, son
of Col Towers was killed Immediately. King, while
re-leading some of the firearms in the house. was
shot by some one through a window in the back part
of The house, and was not expected TO survive. The
sheriff and his posse arrived and checked the riot,
and the rngIeaders Of each party were arrested
But another band Of Kentuckians arrived, and
commenced another scene of bloodshed One Of the
slaves was hung without ceremony for resisting
brother of Col. Towers, who had captured him. The
houses of Miller and King burned to the
ground, with oil their contents. They then went to
the house OF Mr. Alexander Gilinnd, tore him away
from his family, and heat him until his life was d'
paired OF.
The Telegraph adds: "The number of ken'ncS
ans ia increasing hourly and tie whole neishborhOO'
s up in arms.''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY Tp,r,.
ANCE CONVENTION, AT DANyILIp n r,

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY Tp,,o,.
ANCE CONVENTION, AT DANyIlIP n r"'
18TH 1914. 'H",
The Convention was organized by choosin, I,..
Flint, President, and II. 5. Wright, Secretary
Voted that Committee consisting of ono r,.
each Town be raised to nominate three c,nliI.,
Tor County Commissioners. Chose, Jacob BloDob,.,
Theron Howard, and ]. p. Fairbanks. n coo,.,,
TO prepare Resolutions expressive Of the sense If II,
Convection. '
The nominating Committee cnme in and ,o,o,,,,
as candidates Tor Commissioners The following Gor.
tlemen, JONAS FLINT, Of St. John,bpry n
sEPlI MORRILL, of Danve and ALEXiynrp
GILCHRIST of Barnet
The Committee on Resolutions reported III, "a,
lowing -
Resolved, That we recognize the democrats min
cple-that The majority shall ruIc--and if sucre. Cr
IN ihe Election OF our Candidates il shouId be ,s,,a
ed as the will of the majority that the whole meant.
shall not he taxed for the support Of Tho few Bot +
we iai, we VIII acquesce in the decision The M,
joriy, trusting that unweared efforts NAV b.,a
after be successful in producing different resul
Resolved, That the operation Of this Law. if c,
ried out on Temperance principles, will remove Oh,
main objection Of those engaged in the traffic or Io
toAlcang Liquors, VIZ thar u they do not sell lro,
neghbors in adjoining towns will do So and finn, /,
jure their custom.
Resolved, Thnt If the Temperance community Dr.,
faithful 10 the principles they have prolessrd on, ,
ct must and will prevai.aud earnestly urpe cye,
friend oil the cause to show his attachment to at be
Polls. " TT "'
Voted that the resolutions be adopted.
Voted that j. p. Fairbanks and d. Boynton be cam
mit'ee to procure Temperance Tickets for the er.,.
ing Election.
Voted, that Theron Howard ,Dcct Cobb dir,
WIN G. Nelson be a committee to correspoJ with
The Caledonia County Young Mems Tsn.pe,su,, So
ciety's Committee of Vigilance in relation to s.cu.
ing full vote OF the friends of the Temperance Tc
ct at the ensuing Election
Voted, that the proceedings Of this Convention We
Published IN the North Star and Caledoniun.
JONAS FLINT, President,
II. S Weight, Secretary
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23

WING VIcroRY IN MOBILE. The Wings Of
Mobile have elected their Mayor aud their entire
ticket FOR Common Council by large majoriIies, and
ten out of fourteen Aldermen. or the twenty one
members Of which the two boards are composed, the
Locos have saved but four .Hidsrmen The major
hy of c. A. Hoppiu. Wing FOR Mayor, over his reg
ularly nominated Loco Foco competitor james Curry
is SIX HUNDRED and NINETY FOUR ard his
majority over all opposition, sic
MEETING OF THE STATE TEMPERANCE So
GETTY.
The next Annual meeting Of the Vermont State
Temperance Socety will be holden at Chelsea, on
the I'd Wednesday of January next. The Secretary
of the Society being out Of The State, is the reason,
doubtless, why official notice OF the meeting has
not appeared.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23

H.
Another victory for Freedom has been won IN NV
House of Representatives. The"old man eIoq0en
is in the full tide Of triumph and darkness shrnNs O'
fore him The House, it will be seen,has ds'O''
a,ely resolved by decided majority, TO rseH'e u"'
refer Petitions for Abolition Of Slarery I" ne D",
trict Of Columbia The ground gained Ter i'eeuV"
gains frnlness daily, and can never agar" O0 V'"
Now, friends OF Human Right pour IN Jour P''"'
to the House for the Abolition Of the save 1'"''
the District ! There ia no constitutional " 1,
reason Cor denying the prayer of s'ch petitions ~,
Slave Trade there is result OF Tue o'a''O" .i.,
Federal Metropolis ut that poin' ana "au Nv 49,,
ence before. There is no re'son under ne'''"
the Capitol of great and free People s'0uu ~"
cease 10 be mart for Hman flesh FRIENDS u '''
dom write GU, n pcti,i,p at once. ask your "0s"'
bors to ssn IT, and thu enclose it to your Repfese"
alive. The time 70 action has come.-'N' l. 1'''
une.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23

Thomas MRRIs, Liberty party canolu"' ii
vice presdon, died at his residence near C'n'''"'"
on saturdaygne 9Th inst. H.,
Tho II use of Representatives. of New n""'r'" ,.
h,s ed the 4,h nstalment of the Surplus N'''
rrs a vote of 1877 to 90.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-23
E!Sa YG,M9gBWM Z .

MONDAY ECEMBER %, 1874
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06
A SPARTAN MOTHER.

" He w,H be here to vote on Tuesday,"
replied Lady or this place, the other day.
to suggestion that her son, who had Just
become Of age, would not return in time for
the election. | have taught him TO be
man." continued she, "and he will never
dIshonor his mother by so fragrant a neglect
of the duties of a freeman" Saturday eve
ming brought no lidings of the +" boy" Sun.
day passed-Monday morning came-and
the ble-spirited matron started on a trim
OF sixty or seventy miles, to bring him in
time. lie did return, in due time, and vo.
ted. And now can we do less than tender
to this fair friend our most profound ac-
acknowledgements, for the 9th gem in the
diadem of Wing trlumphs on Tuesday. God
bless the Ladies-and this one in particular.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06
TO TIE NEW WORKERS.

Now friends, all we have to say to YOU is,
do as well as we have, according to your
strength and numbers, and we will let YOU off.
In avote of probably $4,000 we have gained
some 5000! That will make in round
numbers $4,000 for you. Can't you do i1
Won't you do it .! Remember, as much de-
ponds on you as on sir States sach as ours,
and shall HENRY CLAY be refused the vote
which you gave to cod TIppecanoe ~!
To Maine, Ohio and PENNSYLVANIA, YER
mont sends you greeting: Know We, that
she has elected WILLIAM SLADE bv
1000, has chosen three members of Con-
gress by increased maiorities, has defeated
Loco in District booked for 2 900 Loco
majority, and has swept Locofocolsm almost
entirely out ofbo,h houses other Logisla,urc!
We have fired, and now we will fall back
to see what our neighbors can do.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06
TO THE WINGS OF BURLING :
TON

Gentlemen: We owe you one. If you
us highly last year, you have
absolutely fattered US this year.-Sixty
seven majority would be gratifying enough
under any circumstances, but such vote
from our townsmcn, from those among whom
our best years have been passed, suf1iccs to
fill US with pride and satisfaction. 1t teach
cs us that humble and sincere cndeavors will
be indulgently appreciated by you, in spite
of partizan spleen and industrious OPPOSE
ton: and that the public servant who labors
faithfully TO advance your interests, will
never suffer defeat by your apathy or neg
lect.
Yet we do not claim this victory as mere
tribute of regard paid to ourself Far from
it. The great and glorious cause involved
| in our election, and Which it has been our
business and our pleasure, shoulder to shoul-
der with you to defend and promote-this it
is, which gives to your triumph its chief,
indeed its only value. To that cause, the
cause of freedom and good government, you
have stood firm and steadfast rolling back
by this triumphant majority the tide which
threatened to overwhelm it. For ourself,
and in the name of the vast army of our
brethren throughout the union, we thank you
for your vote.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06
The BATTLE AND THE VICTORY J!
VERMONT TRUE IS STEEL!

To our brethren throughput the Union
we say, rejoice with US in ou great and glo-
rious triumph
With the old enemy nervel to desperation
before us, battling with all the energy and
all the discipline for which he has been so
long distinguished, and with the added oppo-
slion of another foe, ,houmnd times more
insidlous and dangerous, the Wings of the
Green Mountains have rsei in their resist
less might and countless numbers, and
achieved a victory second OILY to the whirl-
wind of 1910.
Last year honest john MAT-ocKs lacked
1900 of an election. Now, we have proba-
bly, elected WILLIAM SLADr by the people,
and almost annihilated Locdocoism in the
House. We have defeated that whining
hypocrile, Paul Dillingham;, for Congress +;
and, though we could not elect Wing in
his place, we have rendered his election ex-
remely dubious and contingent And this
in District good, or supposed to be good,
for 1000 Loco majority Only one Loco
member of the House in franklin County,
only one in Rutland, only one in Windsor
The Senate is overwhelmingly Wing; and,
altogether, Locofocoism will hardly have
enough in either House for seed The
Liberty party have elected perhaps dozen
members, and defeated great many cleo
tons, chiefly in Loco towns. Mr.. SHADES
plurality over the Locos will be not far from
5000, and his majority over all, sufficient
Gentlemen, you will oblise us by not alter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06

ing your figuring as to Vermont, unless you
have set her down for Polk
For Congress, in the first District, the
Hon. Solomon Foot is reelected by an in
creased majority, and Judge Collamer ditto
in the second. In this, the third District,
the Hon. George p. Marsh will have up
wards of one thousand majority. Last year
it was sos!
IL there had been any thing more FOR us
to do, Wings of the Union, depend upon i,
we would have done it. And now we say,
let shout 60 up from the four corners of the
land for the men of the Green Hills are
faithful to their ancient principles They
have swept away the refuge of lies, and
stand forth side by side with the noble armies
who are marching to victory, IN their sister
States.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,".

II will be borne in mind that the Fair of
Chl'endan County Agricultural Societ, IS
to be holden on tie 25lh ms, at this place
and tor the purpose of refreshing Tie recd-
lec'lons of those interested, we republi>h the
schedule of premumos oferel. We next
week probably announce the arrangements
for the occasion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06
WFSTFORD CONVENTION,

Agreeable TO previous notice the Wings,
both Ladies and Gentlemen, of the several
adjoining towns met in Convention at West
ford, on Friday, the 30th day of August,
1911, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. and organized by
the election Of the following officers.
President.
Doct. JOHN w. EMERY, of Essex.
Iice Presidents,
SAMUEL RICE, of Weslford,
HEMAN FAIRCHILD, of MILToN,
Doct. Horror, Of COLCHESTER,
Mr.. BuRBANKs, of Georgia,
Col. SHAW, of Jericho.
Secretaries,
II. p. WooD, Of WeStfield,
l.. p. BLoDGET, of Underhill.
On motion, the Chair appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen committee to report
resolutions for the action Of the Convention
Doct. NJ. Swain, Read Bascomb, T. r.
Fletcher, l.. p. Blodgeu,
After listening to very able address from
J. Nc NJ. SKATER, Esq. of Burlington, the
Convention adjourned for one hour.
The Convention re-assembled after the
space of one hour, and Doct. NJ. Swain
from the Committee on resolutions reported
the following:
Resolved, That as members of the great Whir
party, we claim to have other and higher grounds
Of political action than mere opposition to the
measures OF our opponents, and that the war
fare we wage is for the establishment of princi
Piles and measures which We hold to be essential
to the welfare of our Country, as well as for pre-
ventaton of the dangerous ascendancy of Loco
focolsm
Resolved, That the Whig Tariff of 1912 now
in salutary operation is the Tariff we desire as
Vermont protectlonIsts and that we know of no
safer surer test of Tariff orthodoxy, than
friendship for, or opposition to, that tariff.
Resolved, That we are not vet so far in icno-
rance as TO be gulled by the grave assertions of
the Locofoco papers, incidental protection and
dlscrlmcation for protection, one and the same
thing and that the best way of making the dis
tlnction, is by comparing horizontal tariff of 90
per cent advocated by James X. Polk, with the
present Tariff approved and sustained by Henry
Clay
Resolved, That we regard the policy of dis
tributnr the proceeds of the sales of the public
lands, as part and parcel Of the Tariff policy. and
as indispensable to the adequacy and stability OF
protection
Resolved, mat we deem 1t the duty of the
General Government to furnish the nation with
a national currency, and we leave the mode OF
efectng this object to the wisdom of Congress.
Resolved, That the principles of the Whiq
party are opposed to the despotsm of the veto.
and that we are in favour of its restriction.
Resolved, That the speedy extinction of Slave.
ry in this republic is an event to which we lookl
with intense interest, and with unialinp hone
and We are prepared to characterize the ne " n
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06
GRAND ISLE COUNTY.

1t Is reported that The Loco Senator is
elected, by one vote, in this County; and
that the Wings have carried all the towns
but Isle La Motto.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06
ON FARMING IMPLEMENTS

invented by the claimant and presenting some
new and useful improvement or constructed BY
him and possessing some highly useful and dis.
,lngnshing property, which shall render it de.
cidedly preferable to others of The kind in com.
mon use,-or patented implements, the ght
for this county being owned by the applicant.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06

Claimants presenting any the above mpe.
ments for the premium will be required 10 fur
nish a written description, (he name of the cla.
mant to be conceaed) THE particular improve.
men'. or distinguished property of the mple.
ment for which he claims the premium. yoge,b.
err with such explanations as would enable a
person not acquainted with the implement m nm.
derstand It's use and operation.
ON FRUITS,
For the best five sorts of table apples,
not less than ten of each, lon
+" second best, IN
I" third best, Ok
three sorts of table pears, not
less than six of each, Loo
4" second best, 5o
third best, OK
#" quart of plumbs, o.
" 20 punches grapes, Ok
For tie best new variety of Apples of
superior quality, moi less than three
in number, bO
For second best do Or
For ten best peaches. o5
ON VEGETAB LES,
For the best peck Of table potatoes, %
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06

But no premium will be awarded unless an
accurate statement be furnished of the manner
OF 'eedng the COW or cows, the management of
The milk the method of making the butter. the
time when It was made and the breed of the COW
or cows II known. Both the crws and the but.
ter to be exhibited at the fair; with certificates
from The persons who MIXED, managed the
cream and made the butter.
oSEN'-ior the best pair Of working
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06
oxen over 4 wears old,

oxen over years old, 500
second best, 800
third best, 300
Srnf==-c-~-for the best pair of steers
over and under 4 years old, 800
second best, 200
In awarding the premiums on oxen, particular
reference will be had TO The close matching, ex.
celent iraining, speed amt docilhy of the ami.
mails, as we'll as to their general good appear.
ance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-09-06
ON FIELD CROPS,

For the most profitable acre of rye, 300
For the second do do LOO
t't tue most prontablc of harley, 900
For the second do do LOO
For the most profitable acre of oats, 200
For the second do do LOO
For themost profitable half acre OF field beets3 90
For the second do do LOO
For the most profitable three acres or
more of potatoes, 600
DO DO second best do do 400
40 90 one acre do do 400
do do second best do do 2 90
Rprar ri hei,r b.j 10 tho =,