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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11
The Greatest Living Statesman.

IN The present disturbed state Of tho American Re-
public, II is grateful 10 reflect that there il man WIN
has the iirmness, the sagacity, the sound common
sense, necessary to guide the Ship of State and pre
serve it from the abyss ynwning 10 receive her Az.
ter the wild examples, the dangerous preceJent. III.
positively pernicous tendency Of the Jackson and Van
Buren, rule, we need n statesman of the most epary
ed capacity To restore the government to tho old re-.
publican track. Who but HENRY CLAY can dop
Who but him is 1.-The pilot that can weather the
Storm" and preserve the fabric reared umid. the
tears the ;oil and the blood of the evou tonl Who
has, In greater measure than Mr. Clay, the quality Of
the mind which enables ito possessor TO odcp, bo
necessary means to produse n given RESULT Not a
man on the soil OF the Union Who is more init.
matey acquainted with the wants Of the American
people, and knows better what policy is required 10
unfold the resources and give activity TO the great
business interests of the Union? No one Whose
patriotism is more glowing, whose perceptions keen
err whose knowledge Of men aud things more eItpn.
"ve' and whose election would inspire greater conf.
dence in the stability of republican ,uOns than
that Of Mf Clsy7 Every RATIONAL observing eIec,Or,
W I'll confess that man on the continent is so well
fitted, at This crisis, to be placed in the seat once M
ed by WAsHINGToN, rs HENRY CLAY Eisc-
tors! the "hour and the man. hare come!-Choose
ye between HENRY CLAY, the pcssessor of wha,
is great, & honorable, s. wise in an American states.
man, and him whose nomination enigma, and
whose election wonld be us,ing reproach upon The
common sense Of the people OF this Western Cont,
Rent---M II. Statesman.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11

ATTEMPTED COALITION. We arc auhOris~
ed to say that proposition has been made in tho
town OF Waterbury for the 'ocoocos 20 vote for BIZ
ney on condition tina. the third party will vote
FOR Mr. Dillingham; The offer made 10 10
cofoco, who to his credit declined il. We give this
publicity Of the fact, rs warning to the reemen TO
look out for intrigues OF like kind - WatchmaH
IA writer in the last Star tells The story of pre-
tended real Sd party locofoco who is going to vote
for Dillingham;. Dyes, let the wing Sd party men
vote for Putnam, and the Sd party locos vote for Dr.
bingham, seems to be the great object lie, pro-
fessed anti-slavery man.s going for Texas and slave
ry,whh the owner Of the Negro Pen at WashingO"
He must be either rogue or fool
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11
For Congress- Fourth District.
G. IL Cd AS G. H. Be- CHI A ~ lid H. H.

compelled from ndsputable evidence believe, that
within the UnOn,a decided opponent TO the pro-
lection Of american labor than james X. Polk could
not be found.
The fact that the men and The papers which in the
South have long been advocating the doctrine Of free
trade. at once gave him their hearty support, would
alone induce the suspicion that his sentiments
more in accordance with their notions than with
But not left to the friends Of Mr. Polk, to as
certain his views. lie himself has repeated occa-
sions, spoken out plainly and decidedly this SUBJ
ect In letter to the people of Tennessee, publish
ed in May ls4s he says, "aH ,Cho hare OOserred my
course kno,c hare al all times been opposed 10 The
Protective Policy. lie also states, 'Aai he is OPP
posed TO a Tariff for Protection, In nm address to
the people of Tennessee, in 1885, he speaks of the
Turiff as an ODlOUS AND UNJUST SYSTEM"
with view TO the final abandonment of which he
had directed bis efforts and that $50 rapid were the
changes of public opinion, that the friends Of the Tar
i'll, and even Mr. Clay its repuled father, seized
favorable moment to save the whole from destruc-
ton, by timely compromise" Mr. Polk adds, tina,
w tcas The defence Of Mr. Clay ,oilh his friends al
the North, that by yielding part he prerented the
destruction Of the tohoie.' Hostility could not find
stronger language.
MIR Polk has taken equal pains TO dein0 his posi-
ton opposed to the present tarf-that tariff which
is giving employment TO thousands Of mechanics and
aborers, and which protects farmers and manuiac
turers, and under which the country is rapidly regain
ing her prosperity. In the letter before referred to,
Mr. Polk says-"fam not in favor Of the Tariff act
noW in force, passed by the last Congress. l AM
IN FAVOR OF REPEATING THAT ACT" Such
Mr. Folks views. Shall we then, out Of mere
regard TO party names, support the man who
such sentiments We think not. Az American Cit
liens consider it duty to support such men for
office, and such only, sustain the great inter-
ess OF the country. James X. Polk was written to
by Democratic Committee of Cumberland County,
ganst the present Tariff Six weeks elapsed aud he
made reply. The same Democratic Committee
wrote TO Henry Clay, who Immediately returned an
that he would, if elected President uphold
the present Tariff and oppose any alteration of it, Mr.
Folks silence is proof that his views have not chang
ed, and that it elected, he would 60 to destroy the
tariff, and thus open ports to British manufacture
ers, who would again draw from the country all our
gold and silver, and thereby bring the perhaps
worse, distress upon the country than had before
the present tariff laid.
Henry Clay, who is also candidate for the Presi-
dency, has always been identified with tho protec-
ton Of American labor In the words Of Mr. Polk
himself, Henry Clay is the Father Of the American
system: with him for President may expect SET
tied policy. The whole ofhis life has proved
him the warm friend OF the principles Of projection,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11
Important Changes in Pennsylvania.

From the U. States Gazette.
1.-The following doc ument will be read with much
interest, by persons acquainted with the gentlemen
whose signatures attached to it. They have long
been known in Berks county,as intelligent men, and
prominent members ofthe present self-s,y ed Demo
craticparty. Mr. Schwars has been for many years,
extensively engaged in the iron business, in the
ncighborhood of Reading, and has done much to
promote domestic industry. McManus is also engag-
ed in manufa cturing and no doubt feels an interest
in that policy which enables him TO give employment
10 hundreds, who thus feel personally the benefit Of
the tariff. Mr. Mtmore is well known throughout
the country extensive mail contractor md owner
much consideration. We learn tina, the changes are
numerous in every part of Berks."
TO TIE PUBLIC.
The undersigned citizens of Berks county, having
the late election supported Francis r. Skunk for
the office of Governor, avi themselves of this method
of declaring the coarse which Of duty the
interests ofthe country induces Them take in refer
ence to the Presidential question.
They are, and always have been members Of the
democratic party. To its principles they are sincere
ly attached. and to its nominees they were always
disposed, unless weghty considerations prevent, to
give their support. Up to the period Of the Balt-
more Convention in May last, they had hoped and
believed man would be nominated for the Presiden
cy, in whose election every democrat every friend
Of American Industry could join. This hope they
regret to say has been disappointed A man never
before spoken of, thought of for the high office of
President Of the United States has been nominated
His obscurity would be of little consequence if his
principles were such as we could sustain. As man
uac,ures and business men, and citizens interested
in the prosperity Of the country, the first question
with has been how does the nominee of the party
James K. Polk stand in reference the protection Of
American labor There is but one answer to this
and than answer is entirely unsatisfactory We arc
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11

and he has repeatedly declared himself in rayor of
the present TLriF If no be- elected, there il every
to believe that all kinds OF business will i'm
troyeG. and with it, the business and prosperity Of
the country.
The important fact has recently been discovered,
and proved by testimony that be doubted that
British manufacturers subscribing and sending to
this country large sums of money, be used for pro-
noting free trade principles. and defeat tho cleo
lion Of Mr. Clay, the Tariff candidate. This is cir
cumstancs which should have great weight with ev-
cry voter
After careful consideration OF this important
question, we have come to the determination TO give
our votes and support to the friends Of American In
dustry-Clay and FreIinghuysen. We believe, that
the best interests of the American People, "a well ms
our own citizens Of Pennsylvania, demand this from
We differ from some of our democratic breth-
rem in declining to toe the party mark on question in
vovng the dearest interest Of country in reference
TO which we feel ourselves sustained in the course we
have adopted by the ancient aud long approved doe
trncs Of the democratic party--doctrines which we
continue to believe indispensnby necessary to give
fair play to American Industry, and happiness and
prosperity to the nation.
We invite our democratic friends, who are in favor
ofdomesiic industry and the best of markets. home
mcrke-to unite with in promoting the election of
Henry Clay.
JOHN SCHWARTZ,
JOHN McNiANUS,
JOHN N. MILTIMORE.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11
Col. JOhnsOn's Opinion of Henry Clay

81 have been in pubic life for forty years, and
that timo have been associated with all the great n"
Of the country. Leaving out Madison and Gaa, I".
who were old men when first stepped upon the NV
etre Of politics, WILL PLACE JEFFERSON FINS
THEN HENRY CLAY he is a perfect licrcul s :"
all the qualities that adorn human nature: oU"
men may excel him in single quality-ior ns'a"I'
Webster may be greater logican-or some may c Nv
more renowned for deep researchesi but take o"
all in ALL he has not an equat in the Union e'ns'
the North or the South, the East or the Wes. a..
moral courage. in physical courage, in ora'ory an.
rio,ism, aud in every noble quality he is w'h0u''
peror. He is great, a very great man
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11
JOHN SCHWARTZ,
JOHN McMANUS,
JOHN N. MILTlMORE.

lCP"NEGROES WANTED.-I wish TO pur-
chase any number Of negroes for the New Orleans
Market and will give at all times the highest market
price IN cash for likely young negroes. Those wish
ing to sell will fed it to their interest to call at NV
establishment, corner Of Seventh street and MARYLAND
Avenue where myself or agent can be seen at any
time.
THOS. WILLIAMS.
Communications promptly attended to-
Reader, the above appears in the Washington pa
pers. The signer is the keeper Of the POLK AND
DALLAS NEGRO PEN there, an account Of which
we published last week. lie once Wing, but
since Polk was nominated and Clay came against
the Annexation of Texas he has turned locofoco and
raised over his pen tho flag of Annexation--PoLK
AND DALLAS And why, because annexation
will make negro buying and selling brisk business
Will free men vote TO aid such business
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11

vorE LoSr. The Philadelphia Inquirer says:--
An honest German, who WINS passing up Second
street yesterday, WAS not little surprised to observe
flag displayed, containing the words, 'sPolk Dallas
and The Tariff of ls4s" lie rubbed his eyes, took
another look, and then exclamed-"1his is too bad
have just returned from the South, where the crv
is Polk Dallas, and Free Trade party tina, pays
double, and carries faces shall never receivo NV
vote.'' 90. ..I IN
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11
Further RefutatiOn""Mr Clay at
Home.


The subjoncd letter from the Presbyterian clergy
man at Lexington, Ky, will be seen, mos, fully
eorroborutos the testimony Of Rev. DR.. Bascomb Of
tho Methodist church, and in fact the testimony oil
Mr. Clnys neghbors concerning his personal hnraO.
ter and tho esteem which his private life has awaken
ed ~horehe is best known--n the bosom Of his neigh.
bors, Of oil religious secls.
LExINGroN, August 9th, 1914.
Dear Sir Your very polite and respectful fayor
of The 18th inst is now before me, and without any
unnecessary delay, rOPy to inquiry You state
that il is in the mouth Of almost every political speal
or, oppose TO The election Of the Hon Henry Clny
and is heralded forth from evey democratic and nbo
aiton press, that Mr. Clay is of desperately bud
rnoa character, and that such is his standing in Lex.
'nsion, and throughout his neghborhood. You de-
sire me to state what Mr. Clays standing at home and
among his neghbOrs, is.
l have been tho pastor Of tho frat Presbyterian
church. Mt Lexington, nearly % years Ny first res
idence whom came to this place, was joining Mr.
ay's FIRMS and ever since have lived in the neigh
borhood, aud have known this honorable gentleman
1t gives me pleasure to say that have never witness
ed nm act, or heard expression from Viz Clay that
was not in conformity with the striciesi morality; his
character among the grcat Of his uechboGs, il
that OF Il hi minded honorable kind md benevolent
gentleman In word, sir | hceve that Mr. Clay's
moral character is good, and far better than most
Of the politicN! men with whom have been acquant.
cd, and consider him more prc-eminenlly qualified
IN every respect for the Presidency Of tho United
States at the present crisis, TINT my man in them
And the honest and unobrusive desire Of my heart s
that in the good Providence Of God he may be elect
ed to that high and responsible office.
Yours, most respectfully, MI. HALL.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11

., that point but when they got there, could be
found, and the troops returned ihe same day, very
much jidcd and faligurd
Queen POmare and her husband were still on board
The British KetrI Rasllsk,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11

APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR.
TO he AIns-DE-cAMP.
w. CARTrR HALL of bennington,
LANES W. IlrcKcocK of Burlington,
WALTER l}URNHAM of Barre,
ALFRED llEBARD of Randolph.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-11-11

CHANGEs IN CoNNrcricvT We learnt by the
Stamford (Conn) Advocate, that twelve lnboring
men, employed in the Iron Works in Stamford, who
have heretofore snPpored the Loco Foco party, have
ronounced TINT Party,and proclaim that they will vote
for Clay and Protection. Their reasons are, ihnt
they believe the great Wing policy Of Protection
annlinl 10 fhnr host intnrnata = IL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-27
.SHERIFF.S N.4LE.

DY virtue of two executions, issued out Of n.
ID Office of the clerk the District Court of he
United States in and for the county of Grant. n
the Territory of Wisconsin, on the Is day of A.
pril, A. d., 1914, on judgments rendered on the ID
day of October, at the September term Of the said
Court, "A. ID. 1874: one at the suit of Landorca
Calvert, for the use of Neff and Brothers; and "a
other at the suit of alexander Colard aeainst ,h
good and chattels, lands and tenements of Narti,,
Detandebaratz, | did proceed by virtue of his
writ, OH the both day of .4pril, a. d. 1874. 10
levy upon al the right, title and interest which The
said Martial Detandebaratz had on the second aav
of October, "A. ID. 1S4l ,or at any time thereaffa
of in and 10 the following described land in Grant
county, and Territory aforesaid, and known and
described on the plat OF the United States su.vsv
OF public lands, as the west half of the souh-eas,
quarter Of section seven, in town two north and
range two west of the fourth principal Meridian
(part laid out in town lots and containing eighty
acres); also the west half of the northwest quar-
ter of section eighteen, in town two north and
range two west; also the undivided fifth of the
northwest qnarter OF section thirty-six; the undi
vided fifth of the southwest quarter of section
twenty-five, and Que fifth of the east half of tho
northeast quarter of section thiriy-hve, in town
FIVE north and range three west and the undiyid.
ed third of the southeast quarter of section thirty
six, III town three north and range three west, all
in Grant county aforesaid; and all of which said
several tracts of land as aforesaid, or so much
thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said writs
and costs. will be sold on Saturday, the 9Th day
OF june next, at public vendue, al the front door
OF the Court House in Lancaster, IN said county,
TO the highest bidder, for cash, between the hours
of O'Clock a. NJ. and A O'Clock p. M. of ina,
day.
E. S. BAKER, Sheriff G. c., W. z.
BY N. w. KENDALL, Under Sheriff.
, Dated Lancaster, .4pril 22d, 1874. 76t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-27

Massachusetts Raiiroads.--The
Massachusetts, people are locating rail-
roads all through their state. We clip
from an exchange paper the following
account of the one last projected.
The Northampton and Springfield
Railroad we are happy to state, is 60
ing forward; S25o,ooo is already SUB.
scribed, the highest estimate being but
100000. The Western Railroad cor
poration offer to furnish and run the
two trains of cars daily for SIG, 700 per
annum, The factories at Cabotville.
through which the road passes, take
S65,0Oo of the Stock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-27
7-7I7-17--'-77- - - =
TERRITORIAL. LAWS.

AN ACT to punish trespass en- lands.
BE IL enacted By the Council and
House Of Representatives. Of the Ter
ritory Of Wisconsin. :.
/. That any person who shall
wilfully cut down or destroy, or by
girding or otherwise, shall injure any
tree growing or standing upon the pri-
vate property of any individual, or
who shall wilfully cut upon or take,
carry, or haul away from any such land
any timber or wood previously cut or
severed from the freehold, or who
shall wilfully cut down or destroy, or
by girdling or otherwise shall injure
any tree standing or growing upon or
who shall dig or carry away any min
eral, earth or stone, in or upon any OF
the lands reserved and setapart for the
use and support ola University in the
Territory of Wisconsin, or in or upon
any lands reserved or set apart for
school purposes, or any of the even
sections upon the canal grant, sworn
out of market by the settlers upon such
lands, shall be held guilty of INSIDE
meanor, and on conviction Of any of
said offences, shall be punished by i'm
prisonment in the County Jail of the
proper County, not more than one
year, or by fine not exceeding five
hundred dollars, nor less than five dol
lars: Provided that any justice of the
peace, shall have concurrent jurisdlc-
ton in his own county with the dis
trict court of any offence in this act,
when the value Of trees, wood, timber,
mineral, earth, and stone shall be al
lodged, not to exceed the sum Of fifty
dollars, and in such case the punish.
ment shall be by fine, not less than
three nor more than fifty dollars: and
if any person on conviction of such Of.
fence shall refuse or neglect for the
spaces of ten days, to pay such fine, he
shall be imprisoned in the county Jail
not less than ten nor more than fifty
days.
5 2. The twenty sixth section of ar
act entitled an act TO provide for thu
arrest and examination of offenders
commitment for trial, and taking bal
shall be construed to embrace offence
under this act
s 8. This act shall take effect on III,
first day of Marh next.
Approved, Jan. 81, 1914.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-27

The ONO MILITiA.-An act passed at The
las, Session of the Legislature, TO dispense
with training with the rank and file oflhe Mi
liia in time Of peace. The same act requires
tho Township assessor TO return roll of the
able bodied men, between the ages Of 81 and
as, and II t to be returned to the Adjutant
General ofthe State. Each person so enroll
ed is TO pay so cents year in lieu Of Military
duty, which amount is TO be paid into the
County Treasury.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-27

CONNECTICUT The ReSuH.-R. 5.
Baldwin, Wing candidate for Govern
or, received 29,559 votes; Chauncy
+. Cleveland, Democrat, 500; Lib
erty candidate and others, / 900
Baldwin lacks, $50 votes of an election
by the people. OF lis Representa-
tives elected, 9S are Wings and so
Democrats. A second tlial viii be
made to-day 70 elect thirteen members.
Towns, entitled TO thirty mem bers,
have adjourned without day and can
not elect. The Senate stands Is Wings
10 Democrats.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-27

GREAT RISE or THE MissIssIPPI,-'rhe Mis-
sissppi. from its grea. length, level and even
surface of country from which ii takes its
'isvs s.d f4iiS vory sssduaiiy, seldom
even in extreme freshets unless caused by
ice-moro than six or eight inches 10 81 hours.
The rise for the last few days is higher than
/. has been since 49, 1t covers islands, bot
toms, farms. gardens. &C.. and has done a
great deal of injury. by carrying off bridges
and fences. Many houses along tho river,
that was though, by the modern settlers would
not be subject TO iuandaion, has been sur
rounded with water to the depth of several
feet, ard certainly it is carrying the "cold
water" movement most too far for the conven
fence of the Inhabitants
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-27
GRANT GO. HERALD.
sarUR AY::::::::::::::::aPRIL e., 1874.


posr on LAKE SuprRIoR.-We gather some
additional particulars connected with the new
Military Post on Lake Superior. Companies
A and b Of the 9Th Regiment. have been order
ed to La pointe, and will probably leave fol-
their destination about the 18th of May. The
command will comprise about 100 men. The
following is list of the officers;
Capt. Clary, Assistant Quarter Master
commanding; LIST Lieut.. Ruggles, Com. Of
subsistence; lst Lieut.. Stevenson, Company
Bed Lieut.. Geisse, Company Bid Lieut.
Brooke, Com. A-Bvt. I'd Lieut.. Howe, Com
pany b. Assistant Surgeon Isaacs, will prob
ably accompany the command.
Gen. Brooke, is ordered to command, and
select the site for the new post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-27

ANOTHER AGED PATRIOT GoNE.-
Died in Charlotte, VT. on the 2sth oil
February last, Mr.. Stephen Turrel,
aged one hundred and one gears ana
four months. He enjoyed perfect
health. At the age of Is he joined the
army undar Gen. Abercrombie, in the
campaign ofI75S. From the burning
of Danbury to the close of the revolu-
ton he was participation in almost all
the memorable events of the war. He
was ia the battles of White Plains and
Valley Forge, at Sarotoga when Gen.
Burgoyn surrendered, and at the battle
of Monmouth, and also at the capture
Of CORVALLIS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-27

PosT OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE
1t was stated by Mr.. Merrick in the
Senate last week, that the number Of
paying letters which passed through
the mail last year, were twenty-four
millions. OF this number seventeen
millions passed over distances less than
$50 miles. 1t is impossible to esti-
mate the number of letters which pas
sed outside the mail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-04-27

Il NeU FeGfure.-The New Or
leans Picayune says: "Eyery day
brings something new. In popping
the question now, the stricken indi-
vidual, instead of saying Miss, will
YOU marry me?' exclsims, Miss, are
YOU in favor of annexation ?''