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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-01-27

have no doubt authentic. At n session of the court
in Addison county Judge O. was violently at
tackled by young and very mpudent attorney To
the manifest surprise of every body prosent,ihe judge
heard him quite through though unconscious of
what was said and made reply. After the adjourn
ment for the day, and when all had assembled at the
inn where the judge and many the courtl folks Ind
their lodgings, Of the company, referring to the
scene Mt court, asked the judge why he did not
buke the impairment rellowP Permit me- said
the judge loud enough to call the attention Of all the
company, among whom the fellow in question;
permit to tell you a story, My father when we
lived down country had a dog; mere puppy, may
say Well this puppy would go out every moonlight
night and bark at the moon FOR hours together
Here the judge paused, as If he had done with the
story.
Well, we'll, what of it?'excaimed half dozen of
the audience at once.
90! nothing, nothing whatever, The moon kcpt right
on, just as If nothing had happened"
st. Adams, VI. J. G. s.
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There should be more sympathy for the poor. 1t
is unfair well unsophstical stignatize every
who bows to the pressure of pecuniary eubarras
ment as the architect of his own misery In the Ian
guage of the worlds poet
There's n tide in the alinirs of men
Which taken at the aood, leads Gu to lortuRe.'
And there is also tide whose current is do wnwArds
rolling orever,its irresistible in opposition to
every well planned enterprise, and filled with shoals
and qucksands which the utmost exerton of human
prudence and forecast, are incompetent to avoid.
'The smiling current oft conceals
The fatal sand or dreadful rock
No index paints the hidden curse
Until we feel the rending shock.
DESPAIR, encircling, shrou6S the wreck,
And HOPE, dcspairing fees the deck
When we review own lives and perceive how
frequently the best laid schemes have proved abortive
how often HopE has been shpwrecked and ANrIc-
PATTON fasfed, we shall learn lesson of humility
that will doubtless be of service, for it will teach US
that what at first sight may often tho result Of
imprudence, is in reality, but the effect of hidden
causes, whose operations mock all the efforts of wis
dom, and which is impossible for either to loresce
to avod.-.Hdiae Culticator.
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A M ir ac L..

a letter recently appeared in the South Western
Christian advocate, giving account Of various in
terosing meetings which had been held in the Gray
circuit The writer copies from the "Wyhc-
vile Republica" the following extraordinary state
nenls endorsing them ut the time, rs undenil-
bly, correct.
"a remarkable and wonderful case, eydencing
the truth Of vital religion occurred on Tuesday last,
the LIST instant. II n striking display OF the
power Of sin parGoning God. Miss Martin, the
daughter Of RIVAL Martin of this county, seventeen
years Of age,who had been DEAF and DUMD all her
ffe, attended this meeting. On Iuesday from her
counenance and actions it evident she was deep
ly affected; as our Mcthodsts say c0nrtcte!. She
went to the mourner's bench; and after short time
TO her feet and shouted, Glory! Glory! GLORY!
three times in a ioWi and clear voice.
This exclamation Of the Deaf and Dumb dis
tncly heard by least hundred persons, most of
whom hat kaOVH the young lady from child, and
knew that she had never been known TO speak a
word in her life.
This is true, and you state it in your paper
ii you wish" J. 7. WAUGH
To our mind tho above, though extraordinary, il
not incredible. Neither do suppose there was
any miraculous agency employed to cause the dumb
to speak. The instance here given is not Without a
parallel 1t is recorded in ancient history, that when
Crocsus, King of Lydia was engaged in battle before
Sards one Of the enemy being about to kin the
prince, Of Croesus, born deaf and dumb, cried
out Soldier, spare ray father "
An incident hearing closer resemblance TO that
above recorded, occurred within our own knowledge,
a few years ago.
Miss w daughter Of Capt. d, w. Of Plymoulh,N
H. deprived Of her hearing 10y an attack Of SPn
ted Fever, when four years old, and from that time
was deaf and dumb At about seventeen years OF
age, she was placed in the Asylum for deaf mutes in
Hartford, Connecticut. During her stay in this insti
tuition, she acquired a very good education aud be.
cano hopefully pious Threatened with consump
iion the destroyer Of the whole family, she rsturne
home after stay Of a year or two at the Asylum 49,
Her decline was gradual, and during her protracted
illness she gave her christian friends the most sat
is(actory evidence OF being child Of God. She re.
tanned her the last; and by signs assured her
friends of the joy snspeakablc with which her soul
was filed. Her countenance radiant with hap
piness. Just she brcathed her last while her rel
atves standing around her bed, gazing with
wonder and awe upon her pale, sweet face rradiated
with heavenly beauty, she DISTINCTLY SPOKE
JESUS, JESUS, JESUS Three times did she pro-
nounce the Of that Saviour who had come to
take her to the mansions where she should sing his
praises throughout the ages Of eternity.
We offer explanation Of these The facts
cannot be disputed
The above is from the Alabama Baptist Edited by
the Rev. Milo Jewett, Il native Of this town. Query
is not the speaking of the dumb in these cases to
be accounted or by the great excitement of the ind
viduals nt the timer
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OLD MAIDS SONNET.

HANS Won sPIEGEI..
| AM lover Of all womankind,
And muidens old are not old mails to me,
Though beauty fees, here yet remains The mind!
And mind is surely better company!
What tho tho harp be new and trimmed with gnld'
Does sweeier music trembIe in its tone,
Than when the gardy polish has grown old,
And naught is left but sweet accord alone'
Or is the gem held in less high esteem,
Because the casket is defaced by time?
woman's mind priceless gem deem
Her heart II harp that music yields sublime.
No wonder, then, that years hide not from me
The Jewels gIow-,he harp's sweet melody.
Boston Courier.
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is thinking oven while nt work Why may he not
think about something that ia uselul'
Revove in your mind what you have last been
reading,
Remember that most Of the matcless illusions of
Robert Buns were conceived while he oiling
after tho plough
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HINTS TO YOUNG MEN. Always have book
within your REACH which you may catch up at your
odd minutes.
Resolve to edge in little reading every day if it is
but single sentence. fyou can gain fifteen min
utes day. it will be felt at the end of the year.
Regulate your thoughts when not at study. man
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X A T f.

1'Faster. faster your horses creep like snais,
drive for your ife!" cried the impatient Morley,
as the noble animals he so slandered clashed along
the pebbly turnpike road, while the sparkles flew
from their iron hoofs like flight of fire flies.--
The postillion, with voice and whip put them to
the top of their speed and the chaise in its ra-
pid course left behind it trail of light, as though
the wheels had been ignited.
A high and steep hill in front, at length, en-
forced more moderate gait, when Morley as if
struck by sudden recollection, turned his head
towards his companion, lovely young female
who, pale, silent and motonless, reclined on his
shoulders.
s'Kate, my love-" sa Morley, tenderly, 81
fear this will prove too much for your delicate
Frame"
There was no reply. Morley leaned his face
towards hers, and by the moonbeams, saw that
her features were fixed, her open eyes gazing
on vacancy, while the teers, which had recent
ly streamed from them, seemed congenia upon
her bloodless cheeks "God of heaven!" ex-
claimed Morley, "what means this Kate, below
cd, adored do you not hear me2 will you not
syeak to me--to Morley, your Morley"
The name he uttered like charm, dissolved
the spell that bound her. A long drawn sigh. as
il struggling from breaking heart, escaped her
cold quivering lips; fresh fountain Of tears burst
forth; and with an hysteric sob, she fell upon
the bosom of her lover. The alarmed, but en-
raptured Morley folded her in his arms, and bent
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ANOTHER REMOVAL.

THE proprietor Of the United States Agency and
J. Notarial Office has removed from Pennsy Iva
MA avenue to street, near l4th, second square
east Of the Treasury building. being opposite J.
Kennedy's book store, and next door to the resi-
dence of Gov. Paris, Second comptroller. where
he continues to devote his whole time to the pros
ecution Of claims of every description, including
pensions patents, lands, contracts, Sc; also con-
veyancing and notarlal business
Persons at distance having business in this city,
may save the inconvenience and expense Of jour
ney, by communicating all the particulars to this
agency, and will be promptly attended to.
All letters must be postage paid, and will be
considered confidential when necessary.
EDMUND r. BROWN,
Notary Public, Commissioner of
Deeds for Illinois, &c.
Nov. A. st IA
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day, had resolved over this holy book to prove
my contriton for my sinful harboring Of haired
towards my fellow creatures by uniting you, my
children, in marriage! The tidings Of my daugh
ters elopelnent scattered To the winds all my bet
ter thoughts, and revived my worst in tenfold
strength. felt, at least thought SO, the approach
OF my malady TO region where it would soon
prove fatal. No time was to be lost !; my will
was hastily drawnout, bequeathedmy beggared
daughter, but the fathers curse. 1t would have
been signed this night, for over this book had
taken an oath never TO forgive her who could
abandon her father"
''Oh my father!" interrupted Kate, to whom
the horrible images of her trance returned Sin
pity cease, my dear father"
''Bless you, forever bless you, my ever excel
lent Kate, your filial obedience has prolonged
your fathers existence"
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PROSPECTUS OF THE NEW LIBRARY

DROSPECTUS OF THE NEW LIBRARY
OF LAW AND EQUITY, under the direc-
ton OF Francis j. Troubat esq, of Philadelphia /;
Hon. Ellis Lewis, of Lancaster and Wilson Me-
Candless, Esq, of Pittsburgh.
This work contains the best productions of Eng
lish law authors, without regard to priority of claim
on the part tof any American publisher. Such books
are now notoriously too DEAR The reason is, that
as fast as they appear, they become monopoles in
the hands of booksellers in the Atlantic cities. I'm
der the plea of right acquired by the addition of
notes of American decisions the latter claim an UNI
divided title to those works, and set burdensome
price on them. The publishers of the work now
offered TO the profession throughout the Union, will
not respect such titles, but will reprint the standard
British law books as fast as they emanate from the
London market. Should new editions of the works
of such writers us Starkie, the Chittys, Stephen,
and Archibold, appear, they shall also be included
and digests of equity and law decisions--works
which have been studiously kept out Of the Law
Library published at Philadelp lphia-shall have a
place in the proposed new one, together with every
new valuable English treatise on chancery or COM
mon law.
I5- This work will be issued monthly, in num-
bers Of l60 pages, printed on fine white paper, and
good new long primer type, at seven dollars per an
mum, payable half yearly.
ISAAC G. M'KINLEY,
J. m. G. LESCURE.
Harrisburg, Pa, July /, 1845-Nov Aft
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HATS AT REDUCED PRICES.

John MAGUIRE, Seventh street, opposite the
y Patriotic Bank, has on hand, and is manufac-
turing Hats Of every descriptions of Spring and
Summer style, of the most approved finish, which
he will sell as low as any establishment in the
Union.
He would call the attention of the public to
large stock of Hats of past fashions, which he will
sell at great sacrifice to close them; among
which are Nutria, Beaver, Russia, Moleskin, Silk,
and Fur Hats.
Leghorn, Palm Leaf, Sennet, Pearl Blue, and
White Summer Hats, very cheap.
Nova If
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BUILDING MATERIALS.

THE SUBSCRIBER keeps constantly on hand
i knob locks, latches, bolts screws, parliament
and common hinges, sash pulles, jack, fore,
smoothing, and other planes.
House keeping .articLes.-American and English
cutlery, pots, ovens, skillets kettles shoyels and
tongs, white wash, sweeping, scrubbing, and dust
ing brushes, tubs, buckets bowls and lrays-with
collection of useful and fancy articles, too nn-
merous 10 particularize, which are offered rea-
sonabe terms, by
Nov. Al GEO. SAVAGE.
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MUSIC! MUSIC! CHEAP MUSIC!


w E would call particular attention of ALL who
wv purchase Music, to the following, just pub
lshed, and one fourth the usual price, arranged
for the Piano Forte
Love Not, by Mrs. Norton, price cts. s..
Four sets of popular Quadrilles, with direc-
tions for dancing %
Fourteen celebrated marches, for 25
Sixteen OF Struss Waltzes, for 25
Seven Punches, Mazuka, with illustrations l2s
Part lst of selections from Fry's Grand
Opera Leonora 20
Six of Henry Russell's most popular songs 25
Songs Of the Campaign, 8 for 25
Music from the Bohemian Girl containing
peces-songs, duets, and chorus, for 25
Gems from the Bohemian Girl, favorite airs ~
Twenty airs from the Bohemian Girl care
fully arranged for flute or violin l2s
Nine favorite Polkas, arranged for Piano
Forte l2s
Gems from La Norma, seven of the most
popular pieces in the opera 25
Fourteen favorile Galopades, by the most
popular composers %
Melodies of Ireland, songs and pieces IS
Thirteen popul Jar Waltzes, by various COM
Eleven of Lovers songs 25
Nine songs, and set of cotlllions for the
Ethiopian Serenaders 25
Part lst and %, Ives 100 songs, each 25
The above can be obtained, wholesale and re-
tail at the cheap cash bookstore of
E..K LUNDY,
Between a. and 9th ST., south side, Penn. av
Nov A FL ct l6
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SILK DYING AND CLOTH DRESSING
ESTABLISHMENT.

South side Of Pennsylvania avenue, east Of Four
and.a-Half Street.
II CuDLlPP respectfully informs his friends
j. and the public generally, that he continues
to carry on the above business in all its various
branches, where he DYES and DRESSES in the
best manner Ladies and Gentlemens Garments
of every description; Cleans, Beaches, and Curls
the Frihges of Merno and Cashmere Shawls.
Leghorn and Straw Bonnets dyed and pressed
Having recently made some improvements in
the art OF Dying and Dressing Garments, Ladies'
can have Bombazine, Merino, Muslin, and Circas-
sian dresses dyed black and blue. black without rip
ping them. His prices will be as follows;
Goats Cleaned, IS cents, Goats Dyed, 81 90;
Dresses, I'll 90.
N. b Merchants goods dyed and put up in the
original style, and cheap as they can be done in
any of the Northern cities.
Nov. 3m
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CABINET MAKING AND
UNDERTAKING.

On #. between 18Th and l4ih streets, north side.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER, thankful for past favors
he has received, hopes for continuance Of
the same; he is always prepared to execute any
work in the above line He has on hand good
assortment of FURNITURE, which he will sell
on the most reasonable terms. Old Furniture
repaired and Vanished
- The subscriber is always prepared to execute
all orders in the Undertaking line. Funerals will
be attended to at the shortest notice, and most
reasonable terms. All orders from the country
promptly attended to. Hearscs and Hacks always
on hand
JAMES L. w THOMPSON.
Nov. If
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CLOTHING. CLOTHING +! !!

Cheap as the cheapest, if not cheaper,
Good as the best, if not better.
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STATIONERY WAREHOUSE.

NM NJ. F. BAILY, Stationer, Penn. avenue, a
w doors west Of lth street, has on hand, and
is continually receiving, all kinds of Fancy and
Staple Stationery, English, French, and American,
which he will sell at the lowest market prices
Letter and Cap paper at lSl SO and 81 25 per
ream, ruled. Also, all Kinds of printing and
wrapping paper
Highest prices given for clean rags.
Nov r
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PAINT S OR E.

Il PAINTS, OILS, AND WINDOW GLASS.
0O0 KEGS of Pure White Lead-in oil
0UU $50 Gallons Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil
200 Boxes of Window Glass
French and English Plate of various sizes
Emerald Paris, Chrome, and Imperial Greens
dry and ground in Oil
Paint and Whitewash Brushes, of various kinds
Coach, Copal Furniture, Mastic, and Japan
Varnishes
constant supply Of FRESH PINE OIL; also
Sperm, Solar, and Lard Oils
Lamp Wicks and Glasses-as usual
For sale on the best terms, by
o. WHlTTLESEY,
G street, Todd's Building.
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JOSEPH H. DANIEL.
MERCHANT TAILOR,

Pennsylvania Arenue, Three Doors West Of
Br0Wn's Hotel,
MOULD respectfully call the Iattention of the
w citizens, and strangers visiting Washington,
to his large and complete assortment Of CLOTHS,
C.aSSLMERES, & VESTLNGS, Of the latest and
most fashionable styles. Also, large assortment
Of brad 'lta, and all other goods suitable for Sum-
mer Coats with variety Of light Cassimeres,
Drllings, &c. suitable for Pantaloons. All of
which he will make up in the most fashionable
style, and on as reasonable terms as any other es-
tablishment in the District.
Also. large assortment Of Stocks, Scarfs
Gloves, Suspenders, &C., of the latest styles.
Nova tf
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10 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. III

I9 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. &1
THE subscriber has removed from Pennsylvania
i avenue to a store on SEVENTH STREET,
next door to Mr.. l.. Harbaugh's grocery store, and
third door above the National Intelligencer office,
where he invites his old friends and the public TO
give him a call and examine his stock of
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS,
DRILLINGS,
And other goods suitable for the season.
Gentlemen who prefer furnishing their own
goods, can have them cut and made up in the most
fashionable manner, at the shortest notice, very
cheap, for the CASH.
THOS. F. HARKNESS.
Nov. III l.
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A LARGE and excellent assortment of ready
for the PRESENT SEASON, which will be sold
on accommodating terms: assuring purchaser, the
full value Of their money, without disappointment
in quality or workmanship.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine for themselves, at the Washington Clothing
Store No. l, near 18th street
CHRISTOPHER CADIMACK
Nov IF
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TIN WARE! TIN WARE!!

NV " HIE. NV VHHE..
TOHN T. TONGE informs his friends and the
y public generally, that he has commenced bu-
siness on SEVENTH street, three doors South Of the
Patriotic Bank, where he has on hand, and will
manufacture to order, all kinds of TIN AND
COPPER W.4RE of the best materials and work
manship.
~ Roofing, Guttering, and Spouting, done in
the best manner
All kinds of Tin and Copper Ware repaired in
the neatest manner, and on reasonable terms.
Nov. IF 3
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Ad-de-Camp addressed the with whom she had
been so familiar, by the title of exceency. The
mug fell from her hand, and dropping on her knees,
she began crying for pardon-when Lee, who was
ever ready to the improperly of his conduct,
but never willing to change it, gave her crown
and turning to the Ad-do-C Camp observed ,"You see
young man the advantage, ola fine coat. The man
Of consequence is indebted to it for respect-and
neither virtue nor abilities without it will mako him
look like gentleman
Lee had tho consolation TO find partners in his dis
grace. In the same county, and within few miles
orhim, was Major General Stephens, scotchman,
who was broken FOR his misbehavour ut Germantown,
and Gen. Gates house was likewise close by, On
the arrival Of tho old man. after his unfortunate de-
feat by Lord CORVALLIS, at Camden, Lee observed
thnt Berly the first county which had ever been
at the same time, the retreat of three unfortonate
Generals. "You, Stevens, (said hey was broken FOR
getting drunk, l. for not fighting, when was 10
be bsaten-and you, Gates, for being beaten when
you had no business to engage"
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headed by Wayne, pressed and driving all before
them, met the column of their little army with nu
enthusiastic cheer, in the very centre Of the enemyS
works. In another moment the starry Gag Of Ameii-
ca was waving triumphantly over the bstIiements.
The enthusiasm Of the yctors cannot be described.
But though the contest had been so bloody, not
man of the enemy fell, after resistance had ceasod-
The prisoners were disurmed, guard placed over
them sentrcs posted all the commanding positions.
around the works The morning gun announced to
the British feet in the river that Stony Point was
won.
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ANECDoTE GENERAL LEE.

ANEC d o 7 L OF GE N z l. l. f.
General Lee was remarkably sloveny in his dress
and manuers-aud has often by the meanness of his
appearance been subject to ridieule and insult He
once attended General Washington to place distant
from camp. Riding on, he arrived at the house
where they to dine, sometime before the rest oc
the company. He went directly to the kitchen and
demanded something to eat-when the cook suppos-
ing him a servant, told him she would give him vict-
uals in moment but he must first help off with the
pot. This he complied with, and sat down to some
cold meat, which she placed before him on the dres-
SER The girl was remarkably inquisilive about the
guests VIM -=ore coming, particularly OF Lee. who,
she said, che heard was Of The most oldest and
usest men in The world. In few moments she
desired the Gen. again to assist her in placing on the
pot, and scarce and he finished. when she requested
to take bucket and go to the WELL Lee made no
objection and commenced drawing the water. In
the mean time General Washington arrived, and an
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By A, G, Chadwick
GERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN.

O,u.bed weekly at $500 per annum, or 81 so
o"nor discontinued until arrearages are paid ex-
y',i,ho option of the publisher.
SE,a.onisements inserted at the customary prices
s;,ot advertisements to be paid for in advance.