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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-03-17

DEsrRUcTIvE FIRE IN BARBADOS. By an
arrival at Savannah the 26:h ult., received the
account of great cohagraton in Brdgetown, Barba.
does, on the 9TH February. About 200 houses
burnt, and the losses incurred by the fire, according
to the Barbados Globe, amount to two millions of
dollars All business suspended in the city, and
by an arrival it is said the flames could be fifty
miles distant Mt According to the Globe, the free
negroes conducted themselves with entire want OF
proprety the occasion, plundering the houses, in
some instances, in others dashng valuable property
into the streets with perfect recklessness The Gov
ernor convened the House Of Assembly, for the pur-
pose OF taking instant to relieve the sufferers.
.flds. ......r
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-03-17

CoLoRED COLONY IN CANApA--Mr Hanson,
a colored Agent for the sclf-emancpated slaves in
Canada made a statement Of the condition of the
colony before the Congregational Societies in this viii
lage on Sunday and Monday evening", from which
we are gather the following information
The colony at present consists Of more that 200
persons and is rapidly increasing. All made their
escape from different slave holding States at different
periods and by different processes; some have resd-
ed there about Is years. but the majority for shor-
ter period They are moi compactly located but scat,
tered over a territory hundred miles in length by
sixty in breadth the Southern point is about 40 miles
above Detroit, Michigan, the Eastern side Of the
river Tho land is extremely fertile, producing wheut,
corn, oats rye and tobacco, which find ready
ket at Detroit and the neighboring town and settle
men;s Mosts of the colonists tracts Of 10, Is
and 20 acres mostly under cultivation, whilst Others
more enterprising older residents, large and
prosperous farmers. Ardent spirits are nearly a
bandoned, not one in hundred Of the people maxi
ing Of them.
Though the coloniss scattered over so large
territory the greater part located in villages and
neighborhoods so that considerable congregations can
be gathered. A white population is mingled nth
them, consisting OF French, Irish and English, the
greater part of whom ignorant as the runaway
slaves or three hundred negoes the Agent had
seen collected at a religious meeting, not one could
read; neither could he himself, though Methodist
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-03-17

DEPARTURE MIss1oNARIEs.-Rev . Joel S.
Everett Of Halifax VT, Mrs. Everett ofSouthbridge
Massachusetts,, and Hiss II. nj. Lowell, Of Palmyra,
N. York, are expected to sail from Boston, in the
harque STEAMBOAT, Smyrna, on Tuesday next, mis-
sionaries Of the A. 3. c. F. NJ. Mr. and Mrs. Everett
will devote themselves missionary labor among the
Armenians in Smyrns and vicinity; and Miss Lowell
will reside at Consnntinople and take the charge of
a Seminary for the education Of Armenian females
the station which the arnented Mrs. Van Leunep was
expecting TO occupy'--M E.. Puritan. y ....I ..--,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-03-17
nrn as OFF TIE CALIFORNIAN.

TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN.
..,ihcd weekly ut $500 per annum, or g. so
,,5 within six months
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eEs',aisonents inserted at the customary prices,
M Nas,t advertisements to be pnid for in advance,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-03-17
TO cHuRCn.GoING sLEEPERs.

II is fortunate circumstance that "Queen Bess"
of England, was not born ii little later. She would
have found as much she could well manage in
keeping awake the sleepy in church, especially il she
happened 10 reign in America. The following was
the form Of confession every who slept in time
Of divine service was expected to make. Some such
regulation would be excellent thing at the present
day.
Decimo AfurtH. } confession TO be made
1895. by John Apsand,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-03-17

The Bangor Wing says Miller mania is raging TO
a deporabe extent in the town of Orrngton, in that
neishborhood Many men, of considerable property
and large families, have given up all business and live
upon their substance, by selling stock from their
farms and furniture from their houses. The number
is increasing, and the Selectmen have given public
notice that several individuals, who among the
widest, are to be placed under guardianship,and all
persons cautioned agains: dealing with them
The % of March is the time they assign for the
destruction of the world
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16
The Food of Man.

Tho Gencsec Farmer. gives this brief summa-
~ of the native countries OF most familiar
plants:
Tho pota.oe is native of South America, and
is still found wild in Chill, Peru and Monte Video
in It's native state. the root is small and bitter
The first mention Of it by European writers. Is in
1913. 1t IS now spread over the world. Nheat
and rye originated in Tartary ard Siberia. where
they are still indigenous. Tho only country
where the oat is found wild IS in AbySsinia, and
thence NAV be considered native. Maize or In
dian corn. is native of Mexico, and was I'M
known in Europe. until after the discoveries of
Columbus. The bread fruit tree Is native of
South Sea islands. particularly Otahelse. lea IS
found 4 native of no whore except III China and
Japan. from which country the world is supplied
The cocoa nut IS Il native of most oqulnoctlat
countries and Is one of the most valuable trees,
rs food. clothing and shelter arc afforded by II.
Coffee is Il native Of A "a bIa Felix. but It IS now
spread into both tho East and West indies. The
bes, coffee is brought from Mocha IN Arabia.
whence about fourteen millions OF pounds yearly
All the varieties Of tho apple are derived from
the crab apple which is found native III most
parts of tic word.
The pcach IS derived from Persia. where Il
still grows IN native state. SMALL blttc-. and
with poisonous qualities. Tobacco IS native Of
Mexico and South AnerIca, and lately one sPo-
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Workings of slavery.

Wo find IN the Green Mountain freeman.
letter from Row. J. e. Aspenwail, who has late
" Visited the settlements of the runaway slaves
N Canada Some Of his statements curious
cno3uI, to furnish a most significant illustration
al The workings of tho peculiar institution. -
Amenr tho Canada fugitivcs is Mr.. Daniel Cbinn,
who is both bro,hcr-in-law and fathcr-in-aw of
Uon. Richard VI. Johnson Of Kentucky. That
i, Col Johnson married Mr.. Chinn's sister Julia
Ann one of his slaves, by whom he had
two daughters tina, he recognised and educated
as his own children. Mrs. Johnson died of tho
cholera when that disease first mado It's appear
anco in the United States; and respectable men
fren kontuchy testify that Col. Johnson has
sln,o lived with ono Of Mr.. Chinn's daughters
though sho wus his wife. This, according to
common calculations, would mako Mr.. Chlnn
fathcrin-law of the venerable cN-N ice President
of our great republican nation. 1t nppears that
Co.. Johnson took Mr.. Chnu's oldest son. Mar
celus. his first olcctiOnoorng tour for tho Wee
Presidency; and that tho boy left him at New
York. Johnson tried to obtain information res
pcctng the boys whercabout OF Lewis Ianpan,
Esq. who offered to bring him forward on con-
diion that his FREQ papers should first DO made
ont and signed This, the Col. refused 10 do
On his second oloctionoering tour he took with
hun his body servant. the elder Mr.. Chinn. in
whom ho placed unboundcd confidence. But,
Eko his son, he too chose 10 be man, and left
Johnson Il. Detroit, crossed over into Canada. and
slas resided there over since. The Col. has writ
ten linn two letters urging him TO return TO his
service. Of which contained some rather Sc
we're Threats if no did not. 'l.udwick Daviess,
one of Johnsou's slavoho,dlug companions, has
also visited INN at London and used his best en-
beavers TO persuade HIM 10 return.
Much credit. says Nr. AspcnwalI, has been
gwen 10 tho Col. for his generous conduc; to tins
family. but his conduct III becoming tho father OF
children by thrco women. the sisters of Mr..
Chinn's wife. who is IN fact, both his 5rotherin-
law and fathcr-in-iaw. and then selling them all,
both the women and his children, to James
Peak, to be carried OFT in slavery, Mr.. Chinn
states that he did, may not be quite so highly
commented, though III point OF morality It will
we'll compare with his other conduct.
Strenuous efforts frequently made bv mas
iers to recover their lost slaves, and no, unfre-
quen,lv are fugitives temPtcdby tho oticr Of free
dom to themselves Their relatvos,;o betrav their
fellow fusit,ves. Mr.. Aspenwoll furnishe:
one example Of this. Mr. CHM. tho slave o
Col. Johnson above alluded TO- written 10 By
Mr. Newton Craig. tho keeper of the hcniuck,
Penitcntiary, aud told that if he would beirav
slave of tho latter. who supposed to be II
Canada. his son Daniel should be set free, ant
Col. Johnson. his former master. would also seuC
HIM free papers for himself The letter of Mr.
tIaig is cunningly worded and offers ntn:c
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16
MISCELLANEOUS.
quaker Memorial On slavery.

Tho following Memorial OF the Genesoc' \.
Y yeirly Meeting of Friends IS SO excellent III
!. ,,aI,aoe and spiri, that NC take great plea
,,fo in giving It wide circulation. It must
Command tho respect not only OF the body 10
..h;.h !, IS addressed, bat Of tho whole Country.
WHY should not Petitions such as tins DO sent to
coocress from all tho various religious bodies in
tho Iand!-N. Y. Tribune.
r. ae seaae oaa Ho"se Of Representatives. Of The l. s Of
Anerica IN Congress "sse'nbted:
BENZ convened III this our annual assembly.
,be condition of our fellow boings, held III sla-
vary IN this land has been brought 70 our con-
sderation and has rcncwedy awakened feelings
If sympathy and deep commlsscration, AMI We
haye doomed il obligatory on us ut TINS tune 10
,,il YOUR attention to their case. That all mon
arc born cqual endowed by tholr Creator with
,o,ienabio rghts 10 life, liberty, and tho pursuit
of happiness, arc truths recognized by this gov
eminent in tho primary stages of It's formation.
and claimod as the foundation of its FREQ in5ttu-
tons; yet, in contravontion of these lnd2s.ructl-
bio ri,lits conferred by tho Author of being
the whole human race about ono sixth portion OF
the population OF our country arc stu grooming
i, unconditional and intormnnblc scrvltudc, ~
ety unable 10 rise to mans high and glorious
destiny, exposed to tho liability cvcry moment TO
be sold as chattcs IN the market; to haVc all tho
symDathiCS and affections OF human munro NlO-
Ia,cd by tho severance of every tender relation
of llt,.-rolations which the Creator has made
common. to tho race and designed should be sns-
taucd by all his children. and for the mamie
nance of which he has implanted deep and indy
no principles IN ovory mind. No would there
f,ro earnestly call your attention 70 tho case of
these suffering follow beings and cntreat you, so
far as by legislative action you can peacefully
minister 10 their relief, to exert 10 tho utmost cN-
Ten, tho powers witn which YOU are invcstcd.-
Reflect VIC bosccch you, that they and VIC are
children OF ono common Father, who cannot look
with appreciation on tho wrongs OF any, and that
"a deprive any of those rights which he has made
inherent and nalcnab'c, is 10 violate his bcueii-
cont arrangements, oppose his government. and
must bring III its consequences, inevitable suiicr-
lnp and calamity to those who do SO. II IS right
cuisines ouy lhnt cXal;cth nation. bat sin is
rcprosch - my people. and may We not add.
Whom continued ~, the certain ssIractIon OF
uonst
S,,nrd 90 bol.a}f AMI ~ direction IF G2nesco
Year., Meeting OF FtaaI~, held At Pennington.
IL ,,,. Sl,l, of New "rh, by adiplrnmomts fro.n
the a,n Of he 9Th m1utl = tho th Of the same,
Incir.,yc. 1919.
SWITZERLAND i. GARDNEH,t fr,.r.,
MARA y. WHITE.
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rnonts which must have had great .forco with u
man situated like Mr.. Chinn, bat - his honor be
it recorded, tho temptation vas not too stron :
for his manly virtue and integrity. No selfish
desire to secure tho freedom Of darling or
TO render his own situation moro free from tan-
ger, could induce hun - be.ray companion III
trouble. No man OF sound principle can read
tho letter of Craig, kno" lns a tho samc time
what answer was given 10 i by the fugitive with
on, feeling contempt for the former and adnira-
ton tor tho noble conduct Of the latter. Tie
slave was certainly most Of man.
This system of slavery may we'll DO called Il
peculiar institution, for i'll It's prlncIrIcs and
workings it has parallel IN heaven above or IN
the earth beneath. That will be glorious d. y
for country which shall witness is peaceful
ovcrthrow.-N. Y. Tribune.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16
Mount VeSuViuS.

The Journal des Dcbats has the following
"Nesuvius which, last year. kept our spring and
summer nights bright with lis harmless fires, pro-
sents ut this moment. singularity which attracts
the curious in great numbers. The corrosive &C
ton of lis fires and the fury of lis explosions had.
our readers know. hollowc out tho crater rs
10 give H. 10 spectator placed on lis extreme
edge. the appearance OF a reversed cone, out OF
whose contro roso tho burning eminence. lnces-
SAINT eruptlons. however. dcpositing their residua
around this column have SO far filled up the vast
basin with accumulated lava. that there will soon
be no trace of tao ancient void. 1t will be still
moro curious, should this cone continue 70 rise
and extend, 10 see Nesuyius some fine morning.
wearing that hat of her former DAYS, which in
the course of the last century. was flung into the
mr.. TO the great terror of our fathers.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16
Gt!.ani-:., and Vegetables.

An agricultural paper contains the following
l'acc a sheet OF copper on the ground. at one
end Of; row Of potatoes. just planted, and Il sheet
Of zinc 1t the othor end; connect them by cop
per wire. and let tho moisture oi the ground com
petc tho gaItauic circuit. What IS the result
The life Of the germ is greatly quickenel and
You viii havo potatoes IN that row two inches ana
i half in diameter. when the potatoes III other
rows, beyond is influence, are scarcely larger
than the marrow at peas. Can any thing look
moro Improbable. viewed apart from actual oN-
/ ornentS' Two priccs OF metal Connected by
copper wire. les clipping influence that raises
tho power OF vegetable life - fold, Potatoes and
othor vegetables grown by the AID Ct galHanism,
from seed s1wu OH tho Eth Of March, were cx-
hl5l;ud IN New \ ork tho eth of April.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16
The IariH and the Sub-ETca>ury.

IN editorial paragraph in tho Union darkly IN
Inmates vet with sufficient clcarncss 10 be under
stood that tho Secretary of tho Treasury will
make Il push. ut the next session of Congress, for
tho re establishment Of the Sub Treasury; and IN
the same column II gives tho following
Letter from the Hon. Il. J. Walker.
Extract from ottcr to the senior editor of the
Nss.- ipPan, dated Juno 9th, 1873.
sit would be impossible for to give YOU any
(ss.crclary Of tho Treasured saideot to say,
never have any leisure. Vt present. my chief oc
lipation IS with the details Of the tlrif 1t must
be reduced 10 tho rcvcnuc standard.
Very truly yours,
r. J. w Ai.k Err"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16

Their Yesterday in HE craving room OF the CITY
Hotel, Mr. N1n Buren, rN- Presidents Ms John q Nd
ANS, AMI ilniis Of cN-Pro-jtenf Adams Miss Cults
niece of ,N-!'r.>5enf y ..~ou and Mrs. MIenlellm
niece Of President D. Ir=on. meeting such dis
tingui-hcd persons rarely
The association ofnn.s nrc % ~. most rcnl1rea
bic character that could have bccn roHg together john
Adams Thomas Jctlersanian the fathers
Oft the country. They were long friends and always
ncd when The country assadei By foreign foe
They Were, however, long ahncatcd. but I'm death
they reunited, ana expired upon thu anniversary
of that Independence which they had dome much to
achieve. John Quincy Adams IS associated with
all the Admins He had the confidence of all
from v ashngton the time when he placed at the
head of the Government. Washington Jefferson, N1a
SON and Monroe. all his friends i pleasant to
families and desce dant5 Of Chief Magistrates,
thou Oh Of opposing political creeds, thus meeting togt
er upon terms OF social respect and kndnessS. Y
Express.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16
CPipSf;aIS.

The New York Tribune says that among the
specimens of natural and artificial productions
of the celestial empire which Mr.. Peters brought
with him his return to the United States.
two intelligent and educated subjects of tho "Bro
Their of tho Noon Ono of these Chinese gen.
tlcmcn is stated to DO a man Of letters, and the
other musician. The scholar is said to be pre-
pairing journal Of his travels in this country, the
publication of which will DO looked for with in
,erest. 1t Will certainly be one Of tho most re-
n!arkablo curiostics of literature which these
latter times have produced. In tho mean time
these celestial vlsitants arc making little sem
sation, as we'll among the fashionable society,
among the little vagabond urchins Of tho streets,
who make II a point to follow them in crowds
whenever they appear out Of doors.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16
The following is copy of the resolutions as
they passed both Houses OF tho Texas Congress:
JOINT EESOLU TON,

JOINT RESOLUTION,
Giving The consen; OF the oNistins government
10 the nitcd States.
W hcrcas the government of tho United States
hath proposed tho follow ing terms, guarantees,
and conditions, which tho people and territory
of tho Republic of Texas may DO erected into a
State, be called the State of Texas n I'D adj
mi.to,l as ono OF tho States Of the American Union
70 Wit
Hero follow tho resolutions Of the Uni,od
States Congress-.
And whereas, by said terms tho consent of tho
existing government of Texas Is required There
FORE
of Representatives of the republic of Texas IN
Congress assembled, That the government of Tex
as doth consent that tho people AMI territory of
the republic OF Texas may be erected into
State, to DO called the State of Texas, with a re-
publican form OF government, 10 be adopted by the
people Of said republic, bv deputies IN convention
assembled, III order that tho may DO admit
ted as of the States of tho American Union,
and SAID consent is given the terms guarantees,
aud conditions, set forth in tho preamble TO this
Joint resolution.
Soc. ,. 30 II further resolved That tho proc
lanlation of the President Of tho republic of Texas.
bcarln dato May 9TH 1915, and tho election of
lcpniios to sit IN convention at Austin tho
flh day of July noNt, for tho adoption of con-
s,tu,ion for tho State of Tcxas, had in accordance
herewith, hereby receive tho consent Of tho cxis-
ting government of Texas.
Sec. 3 BE it further resolved. That tho Presi-
dent of Texas is hereby requested Immediately
furnish tho government of tho United States,
through their accredited minister this gov
G5l,,Gpt, with copy of this Joint resolution; also
on tho l,h Of July next, with copy Of the Same;
and the same shall take effect from and after its
passage.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16

clcs has been found IN New lIoani: Tobacco
was first nroIucol INTO Il gland from \. Care
li,.a. III I5Sti. by Walter Raleigh. Asparagus
brought from Aeia; Cabbage AMI lettuce from
Hollands horse radiStl from Chna rico from +
thioPja onions and garlics natives of various
Places both in Asia and Africa. The sugar cane
IS 4 natsc Of China, ana from thcnc5 IS derived
the art Of making sugar from IT,
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16

The Gacna Gazette says that the bufaloes have LEI
their quarters the plains of the upper Missouri,
conmregatcd III numbers the North, on
the head waters of the Peters. The consequence of
this is that the supply robes for the present
the Missouri will be materially diminished and the sup
PIX from the Upper Mississippi Will be unusually large
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16
CIiOCTtN COZ RTSHIPS-

CIiOCTAW COIRTSlIIPS-PRIv OF
S@rAWa-Courtship is invariably begun by the
female. /. she fancIes a young man, she makes
whit is technically called tho first banter. This
Is done by slyly squeezing tho hand, of gently
touching his foot at tho camp fire. If a man
should venture upon any Of these li,to prclin-
mares, without bong surc of Il reciprocal par
ilahty, tho indignant maid would Immediately
assail him with stick, and this would DO the
signal for general assault by all tho sguaws
around OH the prcsuming lover, who. unless no
nod,woud be beaten wiihou, mercy. Thus even
III tins rude shape. docs the woman play the
qucttc! Tho young squaw who screams loudost
and shows the most resentment ut these
rantablc liberties Of ardent lover, is set down
as tho Diana of her tribe.
Giving tho first banter seems to be reserved by
tho women special prcrogotvo, and thoy SOL
dom allow it to be nfringcd with mpunity--nover
IN the presence of a third person.
This extends oven to their dances, for the sguaw
always selects her partner, and sends the master
of ceremonies after him, and he is not permitted
to refuse. 1t is at those dances that elopements
of married women with young warriors generally
take place. The woman slips out Of the dance
at moment whom the confusion is greatest, and
repairs to point agreed upon, where she is soon
followed BIZ her lover. They usually remain in
the woods three or four days, and when they
return live as man and vile, without being mo-
Tested. Iience Opponents are common.
Tho squaws have another privilege which they
often exercise. W hen one chooses partner for
dance 10 whom another is attached, her rival
closely watches them, and at the first favorable
opportunity. cuts Ia, Or in other words, cuts out
tho other, leapng INTO her place with the agility
of fawn. and the mortified danseusc must silent
ly retire from the circle.
Old widows, have ascertained, frequently
give bantors before described, and in many case.
they marry young fellows under twenty-one. A
squaw of q certain age if she has been thrifty,
is generally provided with house and some other
appliances, and it is considered quito a specula-
ton young man to be supported by Of them
for year two. At the expiration Of that
period. they are generally abandoned for young
er wife.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16
A Strike.

Thirtv.fou Journeyrnen BrickIayers turned out
Yesterday, on a strike for SI:75 per day, and pa
radcd the streets with drum and fife, and colors
and emblerns borne above them. Sl:75 per day,
we understand, is now paid to the best workmen.
TCnin. Gaz.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16

idrettsshnsut ciH r. conspiruousiy inserted
'Pasadaa ct thc totoiriag rates:
One s4aare q ID lines, I250m ; meeks, ST 90
Eaca continuance, IS
Announcing names Of candidates for ctee, 100
L literal d.Scoua, the aJooe rates 10 those ,rao ad,t
tSe b. e ye0r Advertisements Kill be coua uxfI
nd at the IF ne qdresfiser. i di fIea
No adrttseanest ,r be considered less than square
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-16

A letter in the Philadelphia Gazette, confirms
the statement, that Ssain in entering into treaty
with Venezuela has for the fisrt time in her his
tory recognized the independence Of revoiscd
South Anne rlcan Colony.