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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-04-22

lZhS HlUuary company, slnnus huJou'Heu W meet
nj the same place Friday evening April 20, at
O'Clock. }. II. PADDOCK, Sec.
ExTRAoRDINARY NARRATIvE.-Ihe Quebec
Gazette of Wednesday week relates the following
"A native o. Barnstable Massachusetts,, named
Neksou, arrived in this city yesterday on his way TO
Bangor, Stnte Of Maine, from which he emigrated
with his family about five years ago for the Far West
lie took " ith him about seventeen hundred dollars
and got land in Indiana, II miles from st, Louis, and
found it very productive. but the price oGproduce was
low, and labor dear that he Obliged To give
up. Wheat 25 cents, Indian corn and cents u
bushG
''He determined to return 10 Maine, and len with
his family, n wife und seven children, ut the
breast, with wagon aud two horses, at the end Of
October; three OF his children died during the journey,
of fever and ague; of his horses died Of disease
the way, aud the other lost by accident Al King
sion being without money, he made hand sleigh, and
has dragged all the way TO Quebec, with his children
and some bedding, living charitable assistance Of
the people along the road. Being accidentally seen
by Mr. Campbell Notary, Of Quebec, his extraordi-
nary equipment attracted attention and alter inquiry,
he was lodged at Laporte's London Inn Lower Town,
till means could be found TO assist him on his way TO
Maine. MIR Campbell collected few dollars among
his friend and Mr. Hugh has kindly undertaken OF
vey the party id his stage 10 the lines, 93 miles where
there can be no doubt of hi, being aided in getting
back his friends after his long and unfortunate ab-
scnce aud suffering"
1.-THE family alluded to above has since arrived ut
Bangor.l
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-04-22

Mr. VAN BUREN--THE POPULAR CANDIDATE.
The recent elections have induced a large rumber
Of the Wings of the United States 10 suppose that ar
Van Buren will be Withdrawn n candidate for the
Presidency The manifestations Of pubic opinion
so overw helmjng against him that this is not perhaps
unnatural, and under ordinary circumstances not
( unfair inference. In the present case, however,
we think it can be shown TO be entirely pnfouaded.
In the first place il will be rccollected that the ma
chinery Of party has elected the great majority Of
delegates the Baltimore Convention 18th an press
view TO his nomination. and without consulting the
rank and file Of tocolocoism. They have, therefore,
but the simple duty Of doing they have been told
and then Of returning to their homes.
In the next place, the patty have issue TO pre-
set TO the people to induce them to rally against the
W higs. The question Of The Tariff they dare not
touci for fear Of losing the of the entire North
and East he question Of n Bank is equally danger
Gus at the West and part Of the South Thsre is
nothing then Oh which they before the
people except the single question Of sPoils; and on
this point MIR Van bIrcn has not coupetitor in
whom the party could tr,'st moment compared with
hi u He becomes, therefore. The strongest uan Of
ne l>arty 10 holds up the vision OF his followers
tho sin nle and powerful motive OF Dlunder He uts
IN bis oast history when officer proof OF what
uoy hs expected in the future lie Authorised hr
Marcy in his Sue' to ayow ON the Hoor III Tue Gem
ote of the ted Suites those who voted again. him,
,yara ..,ba e,a, :" and their property was 'sph Is
tn which they were emit Ied If they succeeded in elect
ing him. Even If VI CasS, Mr. Calhoun, or all the
aii1scs should come ,'nd wow the snne doctrine"
MIR Van Buren, would sill hive The advantage o
them; for fs avowal has not IN ter cases been con
Grued by practice But he can noin' TO his thousand
followers, defauters md rogues, "a! over the iand'-
the Boyds and the lioy,s, and thrus'nd Others
proof That he practices what he breaches; That de
believes that the public is the properly O. ih'
office holders that he has suffered them To plhnder it
dd libitum once, and that he will again. and that on
this they may rely with the utmost confidence and Sc
Guilty
With nothing TO present, then 20 the party to which
he belongs hut spoils and knowing that this is the
highest possible motive that influence them, aIr
Van Buren, is decidedly the strongest man in the Loco
Ftco party. NJ Y. ETp'ess.
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NOTICE.

TENIE sutscriherS having purchased the stock of
\ Goods ofthe firm of Parks, Cutting s. Co. beg
leave infrn The inh bitants of WmerfJrl and Vi
ciny. that they will continue tho metcantiie iusi.
ness al thcr old stand All persons wishing to pus-
chase Goods respectfully invited to call and cx.
anime our stuck Of Goods before purchasing olsc>
where. 's II. CUTTING 81 co
lower Waterford, a pril 3, 1874 349w4
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The Hon. William r. King, Senator Of the United
States from Alabama, was yesterday nominated by
the President the Senate be Envoy Exlraordina-
ny and Minister Pienipo,entary to France, and was
forthwith confirmed.
Tho nomination Of Gov Shannon, of Ohio, TO be
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleuipotentary to
Mexico, to succeed Gen Thompson made some days
ago, was yesterday confirmed by the Seuate.--Nat
Irtclligcnccr
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NOTICE.

"SNHE Subscribers would inform their friends thnt
they have commenced business upon new prit-
ciples, viz snull profits and either cash down or
short credit for cash. and in order 10 sustain their
business have adopted the following rules as regards
credits:
L. Not open account unless tho individual VIII
probably want To uade 10 the amour, of $40.
g When any charge is made our Book il is
due in cash demand with the expectation that it
will he paid in the fall or winter after. ,
g. Not open trade a credit with any indiyil-
ual uness He believe it will be paid without a suit
that they have property sufficient to pay and tho
debt would be good the person should die,
4. Not To charge any higher than for cash down.
I We believe the time has when the public
good requires that business should be done on some.
thing like the above rules, that those who do pay
may pay the debts of those who do not paywhich
is too much the in the old nanncr Of doing bus
mess, and we believe by adopting these rules we
shall he able to sell goods as low as they can be
bought at retail 10 Portland Boston, with the cd.
dition Of freight on heavy goods--und respectfully
solicit the patronage of the Pplic. n .-.s - fl-r
t "a. .. MORRILL,, e RANKIN.
St. Jobnsbury East, April 10, 1914. 3SoT
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BRIGHTON MARKET.-NlonduyA April I5.
Reported for the Daily Advertiser.

=
At market, $50 Beef Cattle, 40 pairs Working
Oxen, 500 Sheep and $40 Swine. l40 Beef Cattle
unsold
Prices.- Beef Cattle-Prces have again declined
and we reduce our quotations. Extra at So; First
quality, S4 5Oa4 10; second quality SO; third
quality ga so !.
Working Oxen-saIes at $40, rs, s5, SO and 05
SheeP--FIom So so to SO 75; a few cosset
Whethers So so a 6.
Swne-I.os 10 peddlo &c FOR Sows, and &c for
Burrows; old Hogs /, 4! aud SC. Atretal from TO
7c.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-04-22

A KICK. The following resolution passed on
the 9Th of April, by ocofoco meeting in Phadel'
phia:
RESOLVED, That this meeting recommend to the
Hon. Martin Van Buren, to withdraw from the con.
test, confident the party cannot elect him.
should he be nominated for third term for the office
of President .......... .....
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Baltimore Convention of Ratification
Nav 9, 1914,

The Delegates from Vermont to the YovNo
MEMS Convention OF RArIrIcATIoN are re-
quested to meet at the Astor II ouse in the City of
New York on Monday the Goth day of April inst. at
10 o'clock A. NJ. for the purpose Of preliminary
ganizlon. 1t is recommended that each delegate
provide himself with sprig Of Evergreen.
The Rail Road and Steamboat Companies have
generally voted to tax delegates to the Convention
only half price, and the Waterman states that the
expense from Montpelier to Baltimore and back again
will be only $50. Z. FAIRBANKS, Esq the Dele
gate from the 4th District, leCt here for Baltimore
last Friday.
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To all whom it may Concern.

A Ill persons Indebted 70 me by note or book nc
N count are requested TO make arrangements for
immediate payment, intend leaving This part of
the conn,ry in few months. word to the wise
l. sufficient. 7. d. KINBALL
\ wcilz Riser, Apri4 4, 1914 sio@4'
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TIE TREATY. Treaty for Annexing Texas
TO the United States has been signed Washington
and it expected that it would be laid before tho
Senate Tuesday tho I6th,. 1t will be killed
there, &c, hort metre"
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NOTICE.

WE subscribers would hereby give notice, that
= tue co'partnership heretofore existing between
them under lhc name Of Fairbanks & Armington il
this day hy mutual consent dissolved. All persons
inlelisd said fran on book account ale requested TO
settle said accounts soon as convenient those ow-
ing debts of long standing will confer upon Us
favor - Immediately settling the came
Il. Z. FAIRBANKS
Russell ARLINGTON
..F.
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Lower Waterford, April 8, 1874.

THE Suhscriherha'ing purchased proportion Of
the stock of goods Of tho irm Of Fairbanks & Ar
mnsi"n' would hereby tf1rn his friends and former
customers ih1t he viii continue the business at the
old stand, and that he con'cmplates doing il on
new pan a. far as possible, that is for cash and nqy
down, or ~ 1rihrest for pay ihat will Enable him to
meet his fi, and spring purchases. ard th,t he IN.
tends TO kerp good assortment of the s:,p'e cum
l1odcs aud TO sell at the lowest prices. All rcr-
sol. wishing TO purchase respectfully invited 10
give h,r! call EUSSEI. ARAIlNGTON
over Waterford, April IL, 1874. 353N
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a Ggand Chanacc foH "a ASar-
gaizs---EO Mistake
Farm for Sale.

ISHHE Subscriber offers for sale his farm situated
IL in Lyndon, two miles and half iiUn the Cen
ire Village, containing $50 acres Of gond land
Tor oil kinds Of produce any firm in the county
of Caledonia aud is suitably divided for pasturage
aud iiage. 1t cuts h'ou, SO tons OF lay, and has
upon it a good orchard, and sugar orchard
oi 500 trees Said farm is also wei fenced and well
waorcd; the buildings are. good house, and barn
40 hy GO. A liberal credit given for pnrt of the
purchase money.
Those wishing to purchase invited to call and
view the premises. <,,,
Lyndon, A pril 1t. 1874. 3i9l
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MILITARY. The meeting holden at lIutchinson's
Inn on the 9th TO consider the expediency of organ
lzng military company, stands adjourned to meet
ut the same place Friday evening April PC, al 7
O'Clock J. II. PADDOCK, Sec.
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NOTICE.

TETiE subscribers give notice tina tie copatncrship
n heretofore existing between them und,r tiic
style of n. G. ENcon G Co has BY limitation -expir
ed Al persons il. debtcd them by note or accuuh
are requested To nuke payment Ivy the first day Of
May next to rhynr AS ns'te aud will he lc
aft, that time Jr collection.
n. e. BACON.
JOHN BACON.
s.. Johnshnry CenIrc Anil |, Isil. 25lN3
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G3 Ar4S
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earass Secds wheat, sc.
YEERUS Grass and Clover seed WiA'ai, Rye
& 4 and Oats, for sale by L. JEWErr 81 90:
April 10, 1914. 3Sl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-06-29

The decline noticed in quotations entirely caused by
the falling off in the excitement for speculation. Within
the past weeks the stock market has been gradually
sinking, until at this moment prices range a, very low
point The quotations for Ohio State stock given above,
at the opening, dividend Off This stock subject to
very great fluctuations comp,red with other
ties Quotations for Ohio SIS fuctuate than many
the repud ating State stocks Although the State has
FAR paid its dividends regularly and promptly notwth
standing its public works have this season, been
productive than before the stock has streng preu
dice to contend against in the minds OF capitalists and
is with difficulty kept up to point anywhere par.
Kentucky State STOCK is considered good stock for
permanent investment have the list The State
debt is small being only about four millions Of dollars
and the six per cent stock sells only four per
above par As much be said OF Tennessee stock
Since last repot quotations 6s have
fallen of about two per cent This however no indi
cation OF any unfavorable change having taking place
the financial condition OF the commonwealth within that
tin There has not the slightest change the
OF the affairs OF that State for better worse
but we have not had occasion form more favorable
opinion than have heretofore expressed as to the ut
mate result OF the attempt to enforce the pay the
tox levied by the new law The financial affairs of Mary
land gradually improving The State WILL in short
time realize material from three Of the
public works in which she has large interest. The
payment OF twelve thousand dollars the present
earnings the road account of interest due the
State IND another is expected before the expra
ton oil thu year An Act for the relief the susque
hanna and Tide Water Canal Companies has been formal
y accepted and its conditions complied with The Act
takes effect the LIST July next and from this the
State Treasury will receive before the expiration of the
year. some $40 900 to $40 OoO for interest the loan
made by the State to these companies The Bal
tmore end Ohio Railroad Company have been
doing Extensive business and there scarcely doubt
OF its ability to make dividend Of three per cent ont Of
this years earnings, besides meeting all other demands
The State a stockholder to the amount Of $500 900 in
this road and also Of $500 the Washington branch
All these things improve the financial condition of the
State should the State tax be all collected according
to law, the State Of Maryland will assume more envia
BILE position than she has occupied for years. The
Western and Southern delinquent States remain about
deep insolvency We little hope for the
young States, such Indiana and Illinois, for many
many years to come
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MONEY MARKET.
Friday ass II.

FRIDAY, June $50 n. M.
ss1he stock market slightly improved to-day. The ope
rations very limited There is very little doing in
Wall street The oppressvely hot weather has driven
into the country those who leave their business and
the brokers generally have avaed themselves Of the de-
preston in the stock Market to get taste Of the
taminate air Of the country We hope it will have pu
rying effect their souls and bodies, and cool down
little of the fever for speculation, that has long
in their veins.
Long Island improved today { per cent Canton
Co. Harlem a Norwich and Worcester Z; Stoning
ton II Farmers TrusI Il Vicksburg Reading Rail
road United States Bank, Pennsy lvania SIS, Kentucky
and Ohio 6's closed firm at yesterdays prices
The Chesapeake Bank of Baltimore has declared div
dend OF three per cent.
The Tradesmens Bank has declared semiannua
dividend OF FIVE per cent, payable on the lst inst
The Bank Of America has declared half yearly divi-
dend Of three per cent
The North River Bank has declared a semiannual
dividend of three and a hnf per cent
The Seventh Ward Bank has declared a dividend Of
two and half per cent for the last six months.
The rates of domestic exchange in this market remain
without alteration There is very little doing that the
quotations cannot be considered otherwise than
Our domestic trade is conducted upon system that
places the merchants completely independent OF banks
and brokers' consequently the exchange business has
a Atah m MIR
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cape aud dark calico dress think il was figured she
was standing as person does when they sweep con-
rscolect of saying could not tell how she wss dressed
Odd you not say before Commissioner Phelps tha
you could not say how she was dressed >,
ao hiss s:~ 's &. r
coming dinne "a hes pr Pared some me Iciae
Ia no. f. S ''S Sss ss
d' 1osn w a sew sick IA laid
was, rot down dinner ihsI liy; Ihs accused DID
c rp log 60 over 70 Enss h dsE here wa
AZ Inc O'Clock ha. night he old leave he thw night
Ss iI' s as as
ns H Ad he s had Sse Mrs Moass yh
her before hed the did but thought IN
we hMs
syS no s was no S a her. sou,s a
day % while wa; .s . boy cone and
enaay s0 %ds
%Su 20 cut nd aa aqTss taow Gh IA. h 1
q pa accused | saw her get N the stage h't mornias
e notice IS sR Of s%%se during
neither the window. were .psnsd; toe chd could w.lt
IN; DON'T reolsei She.her io"Esd sn Monday to sec
had got ia .ase during The day on MGsday o.
nsS I'VE IF S
Va; bed hi bout nine o'clock TSsn wet 70 g
see li;ht aud oaEs If twas from Gors 50 OK
h E%e sns %sH
fsther heard Qntl my mother doWu
,nty and the harm Of fire; went the house
! fond lug TO break the door in.
Q-Did you tel any Sunday that you Emmc'ine
Ayes tsd the accused do not keow that sNe
TO look think did say before Mr. Phelps that neve
told any bod.
The De objected the question pouced this
excepted irrelevant other
Guiding tht Of privilege witness rease 20 answer sue
question but the Court admitted it . !,
Witness continued Il tn stated chat mother let the
MONDAY mornings she always
the habit CT doing last in the h9ue Of Emmein
aaout six weeks before the death Of mmeliIe
ia hers week did herr slept there with he
year or two ago; ttesr "yailens before.
The sexamna,n by cution here closed aud the
defence about proceeding ask few eson., whea
ne the hour of The ou said thew had
JUROR Then have that Pm pre- ~ much exhausted
worth While to event from the enjoyment
Liberty aud happiy efs.
CoURr-If that the we had better adjourn it
near 10 oclc OK
The Court was then adjourned until eight o'clock hi
m
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ndnx pay msnt.due abroad we trus. will have great ..


feet in cutting imporations for the future The pre-
for the spring will do much towards
regulating the OF trade for season two
come Our exports command very reduced prices, and
the total value for year will undoubtedly iail below
the average Our imports the other hand have been
very large and foreign manufactures have commanded
fair prices swelling the total value much beyond
average without corresponding means within our
selves pay for Them without taking specie TO
guste the balances. Our exports 90 limited il is I'M.
possible to extend them beyond the wants of other
tons or their willingness to take them. Not with
our imports there limits to the extent to which
they may be carried 10y speculatons mutations in the
| currency. The manufacturers Of Europe stand pre-
pared at any deluge this country with their
fabrics on their responsibility that OF any one
who may be able TO establish credit abroad. These
goods are thrown upon markets through the auction
payment received and the specie sent to Europe
to balance accounts. This country has long enough
been used outlet for the surplus stocks OF the En-
ropS manufacturers and the veto is put upon
further operations of similar nature by restricting
currency and reducing prices their goods in
kets the better. The first indications of returning pros
perty in the internal trade the United sig
nal for movements to commence the other side
and immense shipments Immediately follow. We hav,
way Of regulating this business at home Our loca
and legitimate importers cannot control the imporations
Tariffs do check the Of
Of Europe in their relations with this country in tn
slightest degree. Nothing will effect them but prices
This IL the vital point Increase the value Of the cu
= | rency-make dollar worth in New York than
8 London, Manchester, and then keep GU
markets free OF foreign merchandise. As toreig
trade stands steady drain Of specie from this
try must be submitted to- Foreign exchange still rule
very high in all the southern cities Good bills yer
scarce
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NV ORLEANS, June l9-Yesterday there more
disposition shown to operate, and few sales made
amounting to 1900 bales but the demand, however was
by of general character In consequence Of
day the market continued gradually sink until prices
for all descriptions receded about quarter OF cent and
we have therefore, made corresponding change in our
quotations, although remark that the market yes
terday seemed to have gained little steadiness
The supply of Louisiana and Mississippi cotons
naming the market is light and there is but mode
rate amount for the of North Alabama the stock
having been considerably reduced since last by ship
ments home account. Some purchases have been
made for northern markets. France &c but buyers
England have operated most largely We notice the
sales the three days which amount TO 900 bales az
follows viz 2O5 bales Louisiana and Mississippi
80 at T. lis at H. So at ll6 so at 3d. 81 81 100 at
$50 at II 81 at g. 205 ut 49, 800 at 2b4 at Sal
Tennessee 5 200 ennessee and Arkansas at o. lac
Mobile at IL 2l2 at and 100 Texas cents per lb
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o. WAR AMONG THE MORNONs Gov Dori
unjustly sentenced to Imprisonment Life and Pres
lent Tyler has succeeded in annexng Texas to the
United States but in annexing to himself the beautiful
and accomplished Miss Gardner All these things have
come to pass during the present week. but nothing has
created so great an excitement the unprecedented
beauty and elegance of Tice Cos. Hats and Caps
wen as the astonishing cheap rates at which they
store No Bowery is the great Emporium of Fashion in
every thing pertaining TO their line Of business and not
whstandDg trouble expense spared as respect
beauty ond durability yet their goods are sold for less
prices than at any other establishment in the city
j. M. TfCE.
A. BANCKER 0 RoWerY
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QuorArloNs OF FoRrIor ErcHAross,r rHr MAnK,r.

The balance Of trade not only against through the
imporatiens, but the dividends falling due on State
Stocks owned in Europe, to large amount reaching
nearly full million Of dollars This amount in add
lion to the usual payments account of merchands
must be RENTED, and unless good bills Of exchange
rates below specie point be obtained the precious
metas must 20 forward The difficulties and losses at
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philadelphia Cattle Market.

JUNE ~ offerings Of the week consisted Of 200 head
of beet cattle chiefly Ohio and Kentucky including 400
taken to New York 1870 and calves eco hogs and
100 sheep and lambs.
Beeves have in price and the bulk Of the sales
81! $54 the 100 lbs in quality--70 lsh
sold.
Cows and calves are sold at $l5a $50.
Hogs-Ssles at 81 a sal the 100 lbs
Sheep and Lambs-The prices ranged from ~ -
each.
Hay has advanced. and good Timothy sold at 80 $40
the cwt; pressed in shipping order as ooc the loo lbs
Straw AT So 30 a SO so the 100 bundles