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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-09-15

Of this article hasaoly been twice raised upon small
loaves. Thus tho few will enrich themselves, while
tho many will suffer. TO show that the alarm, re-
speeding the harvest Is we'll grounded, willquote
short paragraph from The leading agricultural paper
Tho Mark Lane Express, Of last week. This Journ-
al says in its leading article the Corn trade, 'thnt
there has scarcely been a day without moro or less
rain-and some Of the showers have been, more or
less, very heavy. The rain having, however, been
succeeded with rather powerful sunshine The growing
crops have been, probably, much benefited by the
latter as injured by tho former. In addition to pre-
vious complaints Of damage done by blight, mildew,
Sc, new cause of uneasiness hns arisent the crops
having, in some localities, heen extensively beaten
down by the thunder showers--and, on the whole,
tho chances in favor Of average yield Of wheat be-
ing secured, either as regards quality and quantity,
have dimnished"It il needless to enlarge this
subject. 1t ia well known that short wheat crop in
England is dreadful calamity, to the nhtionj and,
combined with an anticipated monetary crisis, will
cSrss universal distress, particularly among the mid
die and lower casses
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14
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FRIDAY MORNING, FEB.ll, 1915.
ANNEXA ALTON.

This vile measure cannot prevail, at this
session. The committee on foreign rela-
tons in the Scnatc--consis,ing of Archer,
Choalc, Morchcad and Buchanan-has re-
ported agains, the joint resolution from the
House, and the signs of the times justify the
belief that no measure of annexation is likely
to receive the sanction Of this Senate. Mr..
Benton has introduced bill of two sections,
providing for the annexation of Texas as u
state, and TO be represented as such until the
taking Of the next census but certain pre-
liminary steps are TO be taken before the an
ncxaiion takes place. Commissioners are TO
be appointed by the President, to neroilatc
with Mexico and with Texas, for which pur-
pose the bill ap,ropria,cs one hundred thou
sand dollars, who are to report TO him, and
he is to recommend to the next Congress the
mode of annexation agreed upon either by
treaty or otherwise. This, however, vii
fail, and Benton himself, ii is believed, vii
vote against the House resolution.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

THURSDAY, Feb. q.
IN the Senate. after the transaction OF some
nnimportant business, they went into the consd-
Grafton of The bill for the reduction of the rates
IT postage.
The House resolved itself into a committee
II the whole on The state fthe Union, { Ne Vm>
ton in the Chair and resumed the cons liberation
Of the bill making appropriations for the Indian
Department, and for fulfilling treaty stlpulations
with Indian tribes. The bill was passed; yeas
l03, nays A.
FRrpAv, Feb. Z.
Mr. MuDd,e resumed his seat in the Senate
day. The principal bus ness which occupied
the attention OF this body to-day was the postage
bill, which was ordered to be engrossed for a
third reading tomorrow.
The morning honr IN the House was taken up
in rccc wing and acting ON reports from the stand
ing committee; after which, the private calen-
lar was taken up, N Committee OF the Whole
and a number o. bis, having been iavorahly con
sdered by the committee, were lad aside to be
reported to the House.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

RAILROAD FEvER-Tne mania for new Railways
is beginning TO he almost as great in this State as il
is in England. From twenty 10 thirty petitions for
new routes, the cost of millions are now pending
elore our LEGISLATURE Boston Atlas.
A recent statement shows the railroads
of Massachusetts in most 1ourishing con-
dilon. They have paid all expenses, re,
served a contingent fund, aud divided, upon
an average, Ct per cent. The Western
road, which was worth only 80 cents on the
dollar some two years since, is now quoted
at oSf. The Fitcblursh anI Blaltleboro'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14
POST OFFICE REFORM.

There is now some reason to believe that
we are to have grand experiment in ills
matter. A bill has passed the Senate by a
vote of So to II, making all letters not en-
ceeding half an on. chargcable with five cents
only, and so in proportion for additional
weight. The ranking privilege is abolish
ed, except to members Of Congress, and
newspapers TO 90 free 80 miles from the
place of publication. Magazines to be clarg-
ed two cents, and other printed matter two
and half cents per oz.-unsealcd circulars,
two cents each. There is much reason 10
ton Of the House, and become a law. Let
us have the experiment, by all means.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14
OREGON.

We refer the reader to an interesting ar
,cIe on this suhjec, from the pen of the Hon.
William Slurgis, Of Boston, than whom no
one Is better qualified to speak of the early
history and character of this region. The
House bill, providing for the Immediate oc-
cupalion of the territory, and the establish.
ment Of territorial government, has passed
that body by avote Of $40 to59. Its very Ger
tain, however, that this bill will not pass tn,
Senate. 1t would be most fragrant viola
ton of solemntreaty stipulation with Grea
Britain, providing that the joint occupation
now existing, should only be broken by {
years notice from the party so inclined.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14
MECHANICS INSTITUTE.


We are happy in saying that this valuable
institution still maintains a healthful exist
ence, and is doing something-.much, in pro-
portion to its means-to promote the impor
tant objects of its creation. Its design is TO
elevate the aims Of mechanics, to invite and
promote investigation, TO create taste for
reading, 1--WE say create, for the evidences of
its existence have heretofore been quite too
equivocal,) and, generally, to eiiven the path
of the arizan by something of that sunlight
with which reason and philosophy inves, the
humblest avocation. To the accomplish
ment of these objects, a library, of some ex-
tent and variety, seems indspensaby ne
cessary; but the available funds of the In
sliution have been entirely absorbed in lay
ing foundation of some hundred and fhy
volumes. Under these circumstances, the
Board of Directors nave come TO the con-
clusion TO make an appeal to the liheralIty of
our citizens for the contribution of such shit
able works as they can consistently part
with. We trust our townsmen will be dis.
posed to cast their bread upon the water, un-
der the convection that one industrious me-
chanlc led to habits of investigation and
study, or single youth won from the pur-
lieus of dissipation and vice to a usier ap-
probation of his opportunities and duties,
would be an ample return for many VOL
ume which has no, been disturbed perhaps
for years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

HowARp HOTEL, n. Y.-This highly
popular establishment has passed into the
hands of NJ. J. THOMAS and STEPHEN II.
Ror-genllemen wei! known to the travelling
public as admirably qualified to discharge
the duties which they have assumed, and
who will no doubt fully maintain the high
reputation won for the house BY their truly
"ilustrous predecessors" Mr. Roe will
long be remembered as the efficient and
obliging Captain on the steamer Empire, and
we have no doubt that this connection with
the Hotel will be equally advantageous to
himself and the public. The house has been
thoroughly renovated and repaired, and every
arrangement made which can be necessary
to the comfort and convenience of visitors.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

COMPOSITION or THE Ono LEGISLATURE.
The Ohio Legislature contains one hum
bred and eight members, who are profess
ionally divided as follows, Farmers
GO; Lawyers %; Mechanics IL Mer-
chants 6; Physicians 5; Preacher /; Ed
ror | A; lnnkecpcr |. The birth places OF
the members were as iollows-Ohic 20
Pennsylvania "a; New York ID; Connec-
licut 9; Virginia 9; Maryland 5; Ken
lucky 4; Vermont u Maine /; New
Hampshire | New Jersey l.; District of
Columbia ! Europe I. All the members
are married bu, eight, and one of them is
engaged As to their ages, one is between
20 and SO-three between 90 and 70
eighteen between 80 and 60-forty between
40 and 50-forty between 30 and 10
and two between 20 ard 80.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

Mr. Senator Foster, who was appointed
by Gov. Bouck, to ill Senator Wright's va
cancy. but who has subsequently been sup
planted by the election of another individual,
is ont in the Richmond Enquirer with an ar
ticle charging Wright, FIagg and Dix, with
a conspiracy 10 def, at him, on the ground of
his known favor to anneyation. He also
charges Wright and Co. with a covert design
of seizing upon and controlling Folks ad-
minislration. The Madisonian endorses this
suspicion, but expresses a very decided con-
viction, that the Workers have caught Tar
tar, this time. We doubt not Gov. Wright
wants "fat sleek headed men" whomhe can
rely upon and control; and we shall be very
much disappointed if he volunteers to Mr..
FOLK any very important aid ill he has une-
qnIvocal ass frances as to the succession.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

THE L. 5. PATENT Orrlcr seems to be
in ilourishing condition. In 1914, as We
learn from Commissioner Ellsworth, there
were J02 patents issued $50 patents have
expired; 1915 applications have been made
for patents $50 caveats have been fled :
that the receipts of the Patent Office have
been in amount Sil 300, from which are to
be deducted $1,000 repaid on applications
withdrawn; the ordinary expenses of the
office have been S2t 22S OF, to which is to
be added - ,076 40 for library and agrcul.
ture, and leaving nett balance of Sc, l15 -
to the credit Of the patent fund for the year
s., S22 GO has been paid for the restoration
of models, records, and drawings, under the
act Of 81 March, 1887 the number of APP
plica,ions for extension Of patents was l. :
two were granted and ten rejected /; seven
patents have been extended since the act of
July 4th, 1886; the whole number of patents
issued up to lsl Jan, 1915, is l4,02f. The
two Houses of Congress have ordered, to-
gclher, 45, 900 extra copies Of the report.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

INCIDENTS OF THE SToRv
dsaprceabes of tho urosnn,'- Among the many
yetv funny TO all but thc No. TORN, most of them
maj, '" " az p"' ..c poor victims, we we're
Brookivm wbo AZ w ,e gJI"uy Of an lrshman in
couple of stray pigs. After irwin, e ~ nome a
drive them, he caught one Of them r =, VAN 10
and, after carrying him few wards nl, ",,,a,
hun head first into a snow drift wiki ~.
piggy was working his way ont, pajdv ,r Sem,
back after the other, who, in his turn, took cnlJ
bath, aud the process was repeated until tho,
were both safely ensconccd at homc.-ErrresS
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

Companv has organized, called IN % per
cent. on their stock, and will commence ope-
rations in the spring. The recent ac''on OF
the New Hampshire Legislature has also
awakened the dormant enereps OF that State,
and very energetic measure are Dclng taken
TO secure a road from Fichburga, through
Kecne, to Bellows Fall. Should the ne
cessary charter he oblaned from Massachu-
sets a, the present session, it is not impr5ba-
BILE that this road to may be bull, within
very short period This would shorten our
end of the route iome thirty miles, and point
so distinctly to ne ultimate, and speedy re-
aIization of or most ardent desires, that we
feel almost Dound to caution our readers TO
clear the track while the engine is passing
Tur SPIRIT OF CONGRESS. The House
of Representatives few days since, passed
resolution to have laid upon the table o
Reporters for the newspapers, copies OF bill
introduced into the House and Of the calen
der. The object Of the mover, Mr.. Hop
kins, Of Virginia, was most laudable, to ena
/ bic the press to present accurate sketches
the public business to the people at large
who desire all their hnowledge Of the pnbli
legislation from the newspaper press. TIL
proposal was so obviously proper that it wa
adopted without opposition. But the ncS
day Mr.. Houston saw fit to move n rcconsid
Grafton, which was cdrried on the plea G
economy No man can be so ignorant as {
suppose for an instant that this was the rcf
motive for this petty act. The number O
reporters at Washington is about ffccn.-
More than tvice that number Of these bill
and calendars are destroyed by member,
and ten times the number are thrown away
Members, moreover, have repeatedly rotc
themselves from the public treasury books, t
the amount Of over $500 each, and followc
up this economical movemant concernin
reporters, by giving themselves some s.
each in newspapers. Yet under these eli
cumsiances, and with their notorious disrC
gard Of economy in other matters, the
thought it worth while to oppose Giving ii
4 Public press some dozen Of their bills an
=. calendars, documents necessary 10 "A fair rcr
g.. rcsrntaion of the doiogs Of Congress, an
Which would not cost the treasury dollar
!, This was an exhibition Of petty mcannn
which, we flAtler ourselves, could not la,
l,p,, c,ur1 ciso,,,,,,, j., Ala, ,.,,.r,. 90,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

WALKING VARIETY AND Provision STORE
An old lady, about 80 years OF age. genteelly
dressed, with cloak and muil, was brought into
the New York police office, on Saturday last,
upon a charge Of attempting to steal an umbre.
la. Upon searching her, the following articles
were found secreted in her mutt, viz: two Ia.
dies caps, one hat feather, one worsted hood,
two pairs Of worsled Mrs, one dozen spools OF
cotton, one genleman's ~"ve, one worsted cuff,
two cut glass ,umblers, and four business cards.
Tied to her waist, beneath her dress were four
large pockets, within which were found three
LARGE oysters or. boiled crah one steak OF fresh
Goldfish, seven large red onions, two very large
Dutch turnlps, one apple, one orange, one pota-
to, three large pieces of iaily, four douIhnuts,
two mullins, two fancy poludcakes, and copy
Of Bishop Onderdouk's trial.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

DEDICATION or Don FELLows HALL" AT
PoRrsMourH.-on Friday evening of last week,
a new aud elegant Hall, recently fitted up by
the Oli Fellows of Portsmouth, was dedicated
in ancient form The dedicalory ceremonies
were performed BY d, G. NJ, Eben Francis, as.
sisted by George w. Montgomery, as Grand
Chaplin George W. Towle, N, G., James NJ.
Carr, V, G., Elias Ayers, p. g., and Samuel
Smith, W. An address was delivered on the
occasion by Br. George W. Montgomery, which
was eloquent, Impressive, calculated to advance
the interests Of the Order, and we believe was
well received by the brethren generally The
Hall is beautifully fitted up, AID reflects great
hnnor on those concerned IN its arrangement
We learn thu, the Order in Portsmouth IS IN
very Furnishing state, the PlScalaqua Lodge
now numbering about 10, aud beng CONSTANT
~ uu ihv Mleasc.-DUcr Gf-tte'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

LARGE ELECTRICAL MACHINE.--Thc British
Mechanics Magazine, gives an account of a
mammoth HYDRO Electrical Machine, of extra
ordinary power, now constructing IN England for
the United States. 1t is said it will be able TO
produce a spark Of thrtysiX inches: to coat three
Thousand five hundred feet of metallic surface,
in battery OF forty eight Leyden jars, of two
feet high by ten inches in diameter. his shock
will kill thousand men in an instant, il it were
passed through such a chain. THIS machine is
called the "Bnnnmin Franklin" and will cost
about iour thousand five hundred dollars. 1t
will very soon be ready for Shipment
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-02-14

FIRE AT SALEM, n. i've learn from the
Philadc pha sun, that on Saturday morning, the
poor house at Salem, New Jersey. was com
plelely destroyed by fire, which is supposed To
have originated from the. chimney. When the
couilagration took place there were not less than
one hundred inmates.
Bat what rem, cred the scene one Of unusual
excitement and terror, was the fact that several
we're lunstics, and chained fast IN their cells
We thought that this enormt,y had ceased to en-
si, in this country at least, and have seen and
heard 1t asserted that such was the fact. In this
instance, had 1t not been for the humanity and
\purage of some of the citizens and keepers
Z, at great peril, rushed into the cells and lib
the poor sufferers the results of the fire
we been horrible in the extreme. One
been thus chained for twenty wears.
n rGscgers entered his cell the
G,arled back in alarm and cowed
kpils of his chain. When told
arm and excitement were
was liberated, he dashed
swiiluess, and has not
Idgcd temporarily in
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-07-16
Bancrof,,s Oration On Jackson.

To the exclusion of our usual variety, we pub
Ish in this days pa per, the powerful and beauti
ful Grafton of the Hon. GEORGE BANCROFT, Anne.
rica's celebrated historian, on the life and char
acter of General Andrew jackson. We shall moi
request our readers to poruso this most sublime
comPositon-lor the subject of the address, as
we'll as the orator, both live in the hearts of their
eountrymen--their fame will be treasured wher.
ever liberty and dem 1cracy have an advocate, OF
genius and patriotism an a1mirer
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-07-16
MEETING OF THE CENTRAL COM
MITTEE OF HARRISON COUNTY,

In pursuance of 4 previous call, The Democrat
&c Committee met at the Western Exchange, in
the town of Cadz, on the 4th day of July instant,
for the purpose of making arrangements, and the
better organization of the Democratic party Of
Harrison county, for the approaching political
campaign.
WM MILLIGAN, chairman, being present, 10
sePh IL. Edie, of Archer township, was appoint
ed Secretary; when, on motion, it was
ReSOtred, That the delegate system of nomi-
mating state and county officers be adopted
The following resolutions were afterwards
unanimously adopted by the committee:
Resolped That the delegate or delegates that
may be appointed from each township to meet
in county convention TO nominate candidates
shall have power to fill any vacancy that NAV
happen in the delegation of their respective town
ships, from the citizens of the township where
such vacancy may occur, and no others.
ResOIped, That our democratic fclIow-citzens
be, and they are hereby requested, TO meet in
their respective townships, at the usual place of
holding elections, or at such other place as they
shall deem most advisable or convenient, on Sa-
turday, the 10th day of August next, for the pur-
pose of appointing three delegates from each
township, to meet in Convention, in Cadiz,
On Tuesday, the 10th day of August,
being the second day of the next term OF court
to nominate suitable candidates TO be supported
for state and county officers at the ensuing fall
election.
The committee appointed the following per-
sons as their successors, Democratic Central
Committee of Harrison county for the ensuing
year, and until their successors are appointed to
wit; Samuel Bell, Thomas L. Jewett, Samuel
G. Peppard, L. P. MlIigan, and l.. Harper
The committee also appointed the following
persons as committee of vigilance for the sew
eral townships, and to act with the central COM
mittee, as may be deemed advisable, 10 wit:
Shortcreek toWnship-- Thomas Nickels, r. r
Keneday. f-.
Green.-Samuel Baxter, James Mitchell.
German.-Gideon Seymour, Jacob Kali.
Atbeas.--Bareich Oglevie, Robert Mcmillan.
Cddi= Samuel Cochran, Robert Alexander.
Archcr.--James Wallace, Joseph Fl. Ede
Rumley.--E. Fl. Custer, David Fnicum.
Stock.-Moses Conaway, Flyer Mckinney.
Nottingham.-- B. johnson, Eli Cusick,
Nogah--James Forbes, Jacob Voorhes.
Erceport.- Covin, James Cree.
Washington. Hefing, Jose phi Watson.
Monroe.--John Lauthers, H. B. Heller
MoorfeId.--N. B. Fisher, DR.. J. T. Conn.,
Fdnklia-Ebenezer Buney, David Gladman.
II was Resolped, That the proceedings of the
committee be signed by the Chairman and Sc
cretary and be published in the Cadiz Sentinel.
WILLIAM MTLLIGAN, Chairman.
JOSEPH II. EDrE, Secretary.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-07-16

jackson HaR-on the 4lh of July, the cor
ner stone of the edi6ce projected by Messrs.
Blair g. Rives, late of the ''Gobe" newspaper,
for the use of the democratic party, was laid, in
Pennsylvania avenue, in the city of Washington.
There was quite brilliant celebration on The oc-
casoni all the democratic associations turned
ont, formed procession, and marched to music.
Judge Shields delivered an eloquent and impress
sive Grafton.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-07-16
h thoY perform
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

Dui1 ACtOs
Ordered, That from and after the 1st day Of
July, lS45, every deputy postmaster whose com
missions on the postages of letters at 80 per
cent, and of newspapers at so per cent, under
the act of Sd March, 1925, shall fall short of the
sum of So 25 for any one quarter. or of the pro.
portlonal part of that sum for any fraction of a
quarter, be authorized to credit himself, in sep
ara:e item in his account current, for extra COM
mission on the postage of letters at 20 per cent.
under the act of Sd March, lS45.
II the postmaster be entitled to the allowance
of20 per cent. for night service, he will not Gre
dit the extra commission here mentioned, as so
per cent. is the utmost which can be allowed in
any case nnder the law.
Ordered That every deputy postmaster whose
commissions on the postage of letters and news
papers, and other allowances, shall exceed the
sum OF So % in any one quarter or the due
proportion of the said sum in any part off quar-
ter, be authorized, in the event that such COM
missions and allowances fall short of the amount
to which such deputy postmaster was entitled
for the corresponding quarter of the fiscal year
ending 30th June, lS45, to credit himself in a
separate item in his account current, for such
amount Of extra commissions as shall make the
whole amount credited equal TO the same the
said extra commissions TO be subject to the pro-
visions containdthRAithe 4lst section Of the act
of 3D. March, 1925, and to the regulations of the
department issued IN pursuance thereof
.... G. JOHNSON
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-07-16
Wool.

An intelligent merchant of this place the 9th
compiled, in regard to the wool business of this
county, from which we learn that about 265, 900
lbs, of wool were bought and sold in this, Harr-
son county, during the present season, at the
average price of 20 cents per lb,, from which
about 1850 were realized, This, Of course,
does not include all the wool raised in this coun-
ty, as m ny of our farmers sold their entire clip
pingin the counties adjoining. We have every
reason 10 believe the entire proceeds ofthe sales
of the wool which was growed in Harrison coun-
ty will not fall short of 100000. We doubt
whether another county in the State (excepting,
perhaps, ColuInbiana) will present similar re-
suit. AS yet the wool business may be consid-
cred in its infancy in this section of counry,and
we presume, before many years have gone by, an
advance in the business will take place which will
asIonish even most of our own citizens. The only
difficulty that presents itself 10 our mind, in re
gard 10 the wool business, is this; we have fears
that too many persons may engage in it, finding
if TO be an easier method of making money than
by filling the SOIL Thus, there may be an ex-
cess of wool, which will inevitably reduce its
price, and consequent falling off in the amount
of grain raised, attended by an advance in the
price Of breadstuffs. But all excuses and un-
natural extensions Of any one business will be
corrected by time and the wants of the people,