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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-12-05
Approved Oct. %, 1916.
n:-AN ACT in relation to Highways and
Bridges.
IL a. harahv annrtad G,c

n;-AN ACT in relation to Highways and
Bridges.
1t is hereby enacted, &c.
SEC. ]. For the purpose of keeping in re-
pair highways and bridges, the selectmen of
each town shall annually, previous TO the first
day of May, assess "A tax Of eighteen cents on
the dollar ofthe List of such town, 10 be paid
in labor, and laid out in repairing highways
and bridges.
SEC. 2. Surveyors ofhighways shall con-
tlnue in Office one year, TO commence on the
first day ofMay, succeeding their appoint
nent.
SEc, 3. The Selectmen shall annually, on
ar before the first day Of May make ont Il tax
bill Tor each surveyor, containing the amount
oFtaX to he laid out by him, in his district,
with the amount Of ench persons list annex
ed TO his name, accompanied with warrant,
gned by some justice of the same county.
authorizing such surveyor to collect such tax
md the selectmen shall 10y the first day of
May, deliver the several tax bills to the re-
Fpeclive surveyors, and take their receipts for
the same.
SEC. 4. Each Surveyor shall keep fair
aud regular accounts Of all labor performed.
and all monies received and expended in his
district, and Of the labor which may have
b'en performed by my persons over and u
cove their taxes, aud make return Of his ac-
counts TO the selectmen annually, in the
month ofMarch. And it shull he the duty
of such surveyor TO pay over TO the seecrmen
any monies which may remain in his hands
unexpended;and any money which may I've so
received from the surveyor, shall be paid ov-
er by the selectmen, 10 the succeeding sur
veyor, to he expended in the saine district, and
when any person in the district shall have
overpaid their taxes in labor or otherwise the
balance shall he credited to such persons on
their taxes for the succeeding year.
SEC. 5. Sections one, two, three and four
of the act to which this act is in addition, ap-
proved Nov. IL, 1912, are hereby repealed.
Approved Nov. 2, IS46.
2.-AN ACT relating TO married woman.
IL his hereby enacted, &c.
When any married man is confined in the
State Prison, his wife during the time of said
confinement shalt be deemed feme sole, so
far that she in her own right may commence
and prosecute TO final judgment any suit
where the cause of action rose after the SEN
tence other said husband.
Approved Nov. 2, 1916.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-12-05
a4-AN ACT to PUNISH unlawful attemp

TO cause abortion.
Tits hereby enacted, &c.
SEC. !. Whoever maliciously, or with
out lawful justification, with intent to cause
and procure the miscarriage of a woman,
Ehen pregnant with child, shall administer TO
her, prescribe for her, or advise or direct her
70 take or swallow any poison, drug, or med
ionsiy and without lawful justification, shall
use any instrument or seaDs whatever, with
the like intens, and evsry person, with the
Ire intent, Knowingly aiding and assisting
snc5 offenders, sbe be deemed guilty of fell
l0Dy, nthe woman die imc0nseanence fhere.
of and shall hs imprisoned In che Stare Pris-
on, not more than ten years.nor less than five
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-12-05
Approved Nov. 2, 1916.

ban ACT relating to the assessment of
damages
II is hereby enacted. Sc.
SEC. /. Whenever Il shall he necessary
10 assess damages in any case now pending
~ any court Of law in this State, or that may
hereafter occur, where no other provisions
by law are made for such assessment, the
same shall be assessed by jury on the request
of either party.
SEC. 2 This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved Nov. 2, 1876.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
The Secretary Of the Treasury.

The following extract from an eloquent
letter from the Hon. Jefferson Davis, places
the Secretary of the Treasury in his true
position, and justly cxcoriaes that brood
OF slanderers whose greatest delight it is to
whisper and decry reputation--a class of
men to be found in every community,
and few of whom may even be detected
here.--Jef.
'1n the mean time, sir, would say that
it would be with the greatest reluctance,
and the deepest regret, that would enter-
tain the idea that the efforts of the Secretary
OF the Treasury are TO be paralysed at the
moment when all his energies are directed
to The accomplishment Of those great OBJ
Jects, "the divorce of Bank and State" and
''the repeal of the protective Tariff Act of
l842."
Am deceived when expect Mississip-
pl TO nerve the arm engaged in such con-
FEST, rather than to trip it of lis pnwero-
1t IS her cause--and her prayers be-
long to him who enters the lists TO sus.
tain il.
The political aspirations of individuals
are only important as they are connected
with the public good. This is, think the
case in the present instance. Mississippi
has now for the first time in her history. a
representative in the Executive Cabinet
We have believed that our interests were
unjustly neglected by the Federal Govern.
ment; we find the Secretary of the Trea.
sury, with his acknowledged ability, labor.
ing for us. Shall he not receive the cheer
necessary to sustain the laborer? Shall
vague rumors shaped by private spleen
shall dark suspicious anonymously thrown
into circulation, be permitted to rob your
public servants of the only reward the
honest politician seeks, the appreciation of
those 10 whom his time and toll have been
given?"
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
From the Baltimore Patriot
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7th.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7ih.
The Senate did not sit to-day.
In the House, an important Message
was received from the President at 2
O'Clock, covering an important correspon-
dence as follows:
lst. A letter from Mr.. Buchanan to Mr..
Polk.
Cd. "A letter from Mr.. Buchanan TO
Mr.. M'Lane, dated December l3, and ask
ing the meaning of English war prepara-
tions.
Sd. A letter from MIR. M'Lane TO Mr..
Buchanan, dated January 3, stating that
he had an interview with Lord Aberdeen.
who assured him that the war preparations
of England had no reference to American
affairs--believes Lord Aberdeen sincere
still thinks it possible that hostiIities may
come--in which England would be prepar-
ed to deal powerful blows against the U
States.
4th. A letter from MIR. Pakenham to
Mr.. Buchanan, dated Dec. 27, proposing
arbitration.
9Th. A letter from Mr.. Buchanan TO Mr..
Pakenham, dated Jan. 3, declining arbi-
tratlon--yet cherishing the hope that The
difficulties may amicably be settled by ne
gotialions.
9Th. Mr.. Pakenham to Mr.. Buchanan
dated Jan. 3, stating that he will send the
answer of Mr. Polk, transmitted above by
Mr.. Buchanan, 10 the British Ministry. in
London. fse,n1g.4
7lh. Another letter from Mr.. Pakenham
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
Gale at Charleston.

The Charleston Patriot Of the 18th ult.
contains the particulars of severe gale
which had visited that city and neighbour
hood. The rain commenced falling in the
afternoon of the 18Th, continuing through
the night, when it was succeeded, on the
morning Of the l4th, by furious gale
For the timei lasted, it was the most Sc.
we're one experienced at Charleston for
years.
Its effects were visited principally on the
wharves and shipping. The steamer for
Wilmington returned into the harbor, and
the mail boat from the north after entering
the harbor, was obliged to anchor, unable
TO send but one mail ashore, the one for
Charleston not having been received when
the Patriot went 10 press on the afternoon
of the l4th.
The shipping lying at the wharves-of
which there was large number--was, all
of it, more or less injured-and several of
the small craft were sunk and broken in
pieces.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07

Nrr
dance which might unfold it for paradise?
s'Sufer little children to come unto me,
and forbid them motifs still the voice OF
the Son Of God, but the cold world still
closes around and forbids. When of old,
the disciples would question their Lord of
the higher mysteries Of his kingdom, he
took little child and set him in the midst,
as sign of him who should be greatest in
Heaven. That gentle teacher, still re-
mains tous. BY every hearth and fireside,
Jesus stllsets The little child in the midst
of US!
Wouldst thou know, o parent, what is
that faith which unlocks Heaven? Go not
to wrangling polemics, or creeds and forms
OF theology, but draw 10 thy bosom thy
little one, and read in that clear, trusting
eye the lesson of eternal life. Be only to-
thy God, as thy child.is to thee, and all is
done! Blessed shalt thoube, indeed, when
ga little child shall lead thee!"
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
THE SOUTHERN JOURNAL.

TO Mr.. Buchanan, dated Jan. 16, in which he
argues the question of arbitration, and con-
troverting Mr.. Polk's objection to arbitra-
tion--declaring that England has rights in
Oregon. He asks, whether the U. States
government is willing TO submit to arbitra-
tion their claim 10 the whole territory Of
Oregon.
Sth. A letter from Mr.. Buchanan to Mr..
Pakenham, dated Feb. 6, declining their
last proposition for arbitration, and stating
the reasons why.
The receipt of the message caused a
deep sensation in the House, and the
reading Of the correspondence was listened
10 with deep interest.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07

We see letter in the last Arkansas
Banner, from ex.Gov.Yell, now in the
House Of Representatives at Washing.
ton. 1t is very warike in its tone.
Being written at the moment the
rumor reached Washington that Mr..
Slidell had been insulted in Mexico,
he remarks. upon that occurrence as
follows:-N. O. Pics
in the course of week we shall
hear the worst. flour honor has been
trampled upon, or our interest sacri-
fed. Congress will sit from 10, A. NJ,
till 10, PM, and vote men and money
to supportit, instanter. lhope sincere
ly that the "cup may be permitted to
pass;" but if not, shall take it up with
a determination TO chastse both Eng
land and Mexico, and take country
enough from them 10 indemnify US for
all the expenses Of The war.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
From the N. o. Picayune.
Latest from Corpus Christi.


By an arrival yesterday we have dates
from Corpus Christi two days later than
before received, The following letter
would induce the belief that Arista has
really started a revolutionary movement.
For ourselves, we hear so many stories
that we hardly know what to believe in re-
lation to Arlsta, and must wait arrivals
direct from Mexico 10 unravel the mystery.
We give the letter Of a Corpus Christi cor.
respondent in full:
CoRpUs CHRISTI, Feb. Ia.
We have positive orders to move to the
Rio Grande, but when II is not known. -
Col Cavallo, an agent of Gen. Arista, is
here, endeavoring 10 persuade Gen. Tay.
lor not TO advance upon the Rio Grande
Tor he says if he does, Arista's party will
rise and join Paroles, whereas if Gen.
Taylor maintains his present position he,
Afista, can carry out the revolution he has
started.
Another emissary, probably Of Paredes,
an alcalde, tells Gen. Taylor that all is
peace on the Rio Grande, and that the
Mexicans are looking for The American
troops to advance for their protection.
The camp is full Of all sorts of rumors.
One thing is almost certain, we move to
the Rio Grande: when, nobody knows
Yours in the chaparral. H.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
France Questioning ENGLAND.

In the remarks made by Mr.. Cass
in the Senate on the 9th instant, he
stated the fact that the French Gov.
eminent had enquired Of that Of Eng
land, whether the extraordinary mill
tary and naval arrangements making
by the latter, had any reference to
France, or an expected or contempla.
ted rupture with her. The reply was
explicit and peremptory that they had
not. For what then, as Mr.. Cass ask.
ed, are these preparations designed
but in view Of an anticipated coils.
sion with this country These are
the precise words of the honorable
Senator from Michigan:
"Did any one within that chamber,
or out of it, doubt that the most extra
ordinary military and naval prepara-
tions had been made BY Great Bri-
tain? On a former occasion he had
referred 10 the "Journal des Debats;"
and of his own knowledge he could
speak of it as the confdential organ
ofthe French government-sagacious
wonderfully cautious in its statements,
and in its conclusions, particularly in
its political conclusions; and that pa.
per had been fully confirmed by the
recent correspondence disclosing the
particulars of the interview between
that Lord Aberdeen and Mr.. McIane;
and further, that the French govern.
ment had taken occasion to enquire
into the object Of Great Britain in ma.
king these extraordinary preparations;
and the answer was that they were
not made in view of the relations of
that government and France. What
country, then, was there but the Uni
ted States, to which they could be
meant to apply?"
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
Important "Notice" passed the House.

The following resolutions passed
the House of Representatives on the
9th ult., by vote Of l63 yeas to 81
nays:-
Resolved, That the President Of the
United States cause notice to be given
to the Government Of Great Britain,
that the convention between the Uni
ted States of America and Great
Britain in relation to the Territory of
the Northwest Coast, west of the Stony
or Rocky Mountains, of the sixth day
OF August, 1927, signed at London,
shall be annulled and abrogated twelve
months after giving said notice.
Resolved, That the notice herein
contained, is not intended TO interfere
with the right and discretion of the
proper authorities Of the two contrac-
ting parties, to renew or pursue nego.
tiations for an amicabie settlement Of
the controversy respecting the Ore
gon territory.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07

We learn from the daily Mississippan Of
the 9Th ult., that the new apportionment
bill has passed both branches of legislature
and only awaits the sanction of the execu>
tive to become the law ofthe land. I'm
der its provisions there are 80 senators
and 9S representatives. This county will
only be entitled to one Representative
under the new apportionment bill.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
: From the ~ O. Je6srsonian.
From Texas.

The GalDeston came in last evening
at halfpast eleven o'clock, in "a
hours from city to city.
The Corpus Christi Gazette has pa,
pers from the city Of Mexico to the
2lst ultimo, and from Rio Grande to
the 7th inst.
The Hon. John Slidell left the city
of Mexico for the United States on
the l7th ult. He was furnished with
an escort, but passport was denied
him; he not being recognized a spe.
cial Minister from the United States.
On the 18th ult. all the unattached
officers of the Mexican army, we're
ordered to repair Immediately to the
Rio Grande, to join the troops.
The Galoeston News says:
''lt is more than month, we be-
lieve, since DR.. Jones received, off.
cially, the act OF Congress extending
the United States revenue laws over
this country. The collector under the
Texas tariff has sent to inform him
that Governor Runnels is now acting
as the duly commissioned Collector
under the United States. But Doct.
Jones makes no response"
The Civilian says:
"We are informed by the Collec-
tor, Major Cooke, that he has received
no instructions to cease the collection
Of duties under our Tariff, consequent
ly, vessels arriving in our port as well
from the United States as from other
ports will be required to enter our Gus.
tom house as usual, until the action Of
our legislature now about to convene"
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07

We refer our readers to the adyer-
tisement ofMr. Edward in another
column ofto-days paper. We have
been acquainted with Mr.. Edward for
some time, and know him to be a gen.
tleman in every respect. We take
pleasure in saying to our friends who
nay have work to do in his line, that
Il sent to him, will be executed with
neutness and dispatch and on the most
reasonable terms.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07

VI The new, substantial, and light
draught steamer "MENToRIA," Captain A.
p Boardman, arrived at this place a few
days since from New Orleans, with very
good freight. The M. has proceeded up
the river, TO landing, we are informed, in
the vicinity of Georgetown. We under,
stand there is a probability of the Ms. ma
king another trip this spring We are un-
der obligations to the polite officers of the
toat for late New Orleans daiIies.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
The Notice Vote THE Excitement.

The Washington Correspondent Of
the Baltimore Sun thus speaks oi
the appearance Of things at Washing.
ton, and in the Hall of Representa-
tives, on the 9th of February, when
the House came to final decision on
the important subject of Oregon:
"Every avenue leading to the House
was crowded to actual suffocation to.
day by mixed auditory, who seemed
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07

For Clerk of the Inferior Court of
Chancery.
FWe are authorized 10 announce ED
WARD L. BOWEN, of Lawrence county.
as a candidate for the office of Clerk ofthc
Inferior Court Of Chancery, for the Dis
trict composed Of the counties of Wayne.
Jones, Covingtoa, Pike, Copiah and Law
renee. Election to take place the first
Morday in May next.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
War with ENGLAND.

The New York Ledger says:-s'lf
this Government should engage in
war with England, all Europe would
become embroiled. Russia has beheld
with covetous eyes, the English pos
sessions in India, and during a recent
rebellion in that country, cannon and
gold, which were once the Cars,
were discovered concealed in various
places. In other words, the rebels
had privately received encourage.
ment from Russia; so, at least, said the
English papers at the time, and their
very suspicion Of this is sufficient to
show how much dependence the Eng
lish place upon that power. Here
then, is fuel enough to kindle, an Eu,
roPean war, if there were not multi
tude of causes BESIDES"
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07

Our readers will perceive by the adver-
tisement of the Hon. Buckner Harris. in
another column of this paper, that he has
declined leaving the State as anticipated.
He has again resumed the practice of law,
and will devote his entire time to his pro.
fess:on.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
For Vice Chancellor Of the Southern
District.

DlStflCte
erWe are authorized 10 announce the
Hon. POWHATTAN ELLIS, of Adams
cnunty, canaidafe for tho Office Of
Vice Chancellor for the Southern District
of Mississippi. The district composes the
counties of Jefferson, Adams, Wilkinson,
Amite, Franklin, Copiah, Lawrence, Ma,
rion, Pike, Hancock, Harrison, jackson,
Greene, Wayne, Perry, Jones and Coving-
ton. Election on the first Monday of
May next.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07
@OUR AGENTS.-n

The following named gentlemen are
our authorised Agents to receive subscrip-
tions to the "SouTnERN JOURNAL" and
receipt for the same.
SAMUEL JAYNE, Brookhaven, Mi
w. P. BAGGETT, Georgetown, Mi
S. A. MATTHEWS, Holmesville, Mi
]. M. CARR, Columbia, Mi.
G. F. ROBERTSON, Williamsburg, Mi
JOHN CRoss1N, Mount Carmel, Mi.
M. A. BANKS, Westville, Mi.
ROBERT B. L1coN, China Grove, Mi.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07


We take The follwing extract from
the Daily Mississippian of the 26th
ult. 1t shows that old Lawrence is
looked upon as one amongst the fore
most counties in the noble cause of
democracy in this State. We can in
form our friends, Messrs. Price & Fall,
that although we are only allowed but
one representative under the new ap.
Portionment bill, that we will still
maintain that high and lofty position
we have always borne, and that we
shall in future persevere the harder
for the advancement Of democracy.
Rankin and Laurence Counties. -
The new apporlionment will give 10
Rankin and Lawrence but one
representative each. In casting our
eyes over the map of the state, we
could no where see loss Of power
which we would SO much regret. The
people OF Rankin are our friends and
neighbors; we deplore the loss there;
but what shall we say Of the loss in
stannch old Lawrence, the residence
of Fox-the home Of democracy?
We could almost ask that the stern
principles ofjustce should be relaxed
with respect to these two counties.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07

The weather to-day, though the "couds
lower around OUR heads" shows that
spring has sci in in good earnest.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07

Our farming friends are respectfully re-
quested TO peruse our fourth page, where
may be found valuable and important Ag-
ricmtura reading matter, cautiously selec-
ted, and containing quantity of excel
lent precedents for Agriculturists. We
shall continue TO lay before our readers a
goodly quantity of such Agricultural and
Horticultural reading as we hope may
prove interesting, as well as beneficial.
The Southern journal., 1846-03-07


Power.-A mans power implies the
readiness of other men to obey him. Now
one man obeys another from the prospect,
either of good if he obeys, Or of evil if he
does not obey.-"eal,h is the great means
OF procuring obedience through the medi,
um OF good. All hire of services is thro,
thai medium, The power Of inflictinp
evil, in case of disobedience, and of procu
ring services by fear, is what, in the more
peculiar sense, is meant by the term pow
er 1t is to be observed that the range of
obedience obtained by fear is capable of
much greater enlargement than that which
is obtained by hope.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-01-14
The Belle zane Disaster.
Further Particulars.

From the Nav OsIcans Picayuna Of tho 9Th
December learn the following additional par
ticuars rotating to this awful calamity:
/, was about twelve O'Clock when tho accident
occurred, ana inc nigh. bitter cod.-Out Of
some ninety souls on bon Ri tho time. upwa rds of
81 persisted hV tins terrible idcnt, sonc Of the
unfortunate victims only escaping bong drowned
to freeze 10 death after reaching The shore. At
the time Of the saster Of conrso tho passengers
all asleep in their bcrihs and 50 slddcnfy
did the boat carcon and 90 ovor iha: such as made
on: rclcaso themselves we're only abie 10 snatch
blanket or connterprno from their bnds-,hcy
h1d time to s1yc. much less put their cloth
my
The Diamond ne along short limo after tho
accident and discovered tho wreck Of tho Belle
Zane bottom ~. Tho off GERS Of the former boa,
picked NJ sixteen Of tho passengers Of the latter
al two dtfTaren, paints on the Arkansas side. The
unfortuna,es after suffering incredibly from the
cod wero finally landed at Napoleon. where tho
balance of those saved on the Arkansas sldo had
previously assembled.
IL seems that itnmnd Iatciv after tho accident
tho cabin separated from the hull. on which those
who saved foa,od. Tho names of those
los. could not be nscertanod further than that of
Mr.. Bowen. lady and child, of Znncsvil.c. There
were five ladies an board. all of whom were for
tunatoly saved except Mrs. b.
Several of tho unfortunate passengers camo
down the Diamond 10 point above, and SIX
others far tins city. Tho names of
tho latter no John P. Nosle. Of Albany. Y. Y.
James Sheridan. John Mick, Robert II. Foster,
j. Gibson and Henry Platte. The feet of some
of them are badly frost bitten that they
unable to use them.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-01-14
IN 4 PREDICAMENT.

7. is stated. sa - the Phladelph ia Ledger. that
when III, Un!oa announced Mr.. W odwa 3
confirmation. ho resigned his juigesh'p in Luz
zerno county Common Pleas and Gov. Skunk np-
pointed Judge Banks TO fill the place. The CON
traIic,ion OF Mr. WooIward's confirmation has
paced him in quite preiicament. It will be
bad indeed if Gov. Skunk has 10 appoint him TO
tho place left vacant by Mr. Banks. We hope
this may provo lesson 10 OH e seekers never TO
resign good off q, pn, they fairy seated
in another AMI Il bettcr one. All the sagacious
old coons-no partisan illusions meant hero
act upon this principles; BAT tho young, c7gar and
inexperienced politicians sometime get caught III
a trap. AMI find themselves suddenly shorn is
close as the rat was that los, his tail.