davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-31
ADAMS & M'GlRY

~ AVE OPENED their store in the Parsley
81 z buildings, between Chestnut and Walnut
streets, where they have and will keep large as
sortment of GROCERIES, SHIP STORES and
PROVISIONS, among which will be found
hhds. p. r. and ST. 20 Tubs Butter.
Croix Sugars, SO boxes scaled Her.
SO bags Coffee rings
SO brls Canal Flour 80 boxes SPIN Candles
40 half do. do. do. 10 do brown Soap
SO brls Mess & Prime fancy do
Beef 80 kegs White Lead
40 brls do. do 20 brls Fulton Mar
Pork ket Beef
100 br!s Pilot and Navy 20 ] No. | and 2
Bread Mackerel
barrels and boxes 40 NJ Segars, assorted.
Crackers SADDLERY
25 brIs Whiskey Smoked Beef &Tongues
20 do Rum Oils and Paints
20 do Brandy Fine Liquors
10 do Gin All kinds of Cordage
40 chests and J chests A general assortment Of
Tea ChandIery.
10 casks Cheese
ALSO--Some very superior TEAS, for family
use, in half pound, quatroons and canistcrs.
MS lift
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-31

an artificial state of So
icy said when they pu,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07
New Hampshire Wing Spunk.

At n Senatorial Convention holden at Cana
an, N. H., on the 2lst ult. at which Irens
Hamilton, Esq. of Lime, was nominated for
Senator, Jonathan Kittredge, Esq, from the
committee on resolutions, reported the follow
ing, which we re adopted.
Resolved, That we hail with Joy the signs
fthe times in this state believing that they
Indicate that the reign ofradcalsm and SER
Witty to southern dictation is at an end.
Resolved, That those members of Con-
gress from this state who voted for the admis-
sion of nation of slaves and Slave owners
into the Union, misrepresented the sentiment
ofNew Hampshire, and betrayed their con-
stituents.
Resolved, That the south, in raising the
flag ofTexas and Oregon at the Baltimore
Convention, gulled the Democracy of the
north, as they dl,oays haze done, and always ,OiN
do-that instead of Texas and Oregon, they
meant Texas without Oregon.
Resolved, That the Wings as a party are
bound to resist the imposition; and as the
South has got all ofTexas, the North is emit
tied to the whole of Oregon
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07
Late From Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Saturday, Jan, 24th, 1876
| The barque Pario, Captain Kinney, arriv-
ed yesterday morning from Vera Cruz, which
port she left on the 18th instant. Immedi-
ately after her arrival all sorts of rumors in
relation to Mr. Slidell, were in circulation, and
among others, it was stated that he had been
ordered from the Republic, that the Govern
ment had refused to grant him an escort to
Vera Cruz, for which he had applied, and
that some officers ofthe brig Somers, lying al
that port, had proceeded to meet and escort
him. l made diligent inquiry and could not
find any foundation for this rumor, or any
part oft. / have seen gentleman, who has
letters from Vera Cruz of the 9th inst, and he
informs me that Mr. Slidell had not made APP
plication to the new Government for a recog-
milton ofhis mission, but would do so shortly,
and it was expected he would meet with a
refusal. My informant further stated that
Gen. Paredes was acting President, and Gen.
.4hnOnie (tte friend Of Santa .4rna) was Minis
ter ofWar. This intelligence is confirmed.
have no great belief in any of the rumors
respecting Mr. Slidell to Wholesome of the
morning papers have given currency; but
there is n statement in n Vera Cruz letter, of
the 18th instant the day the Pario sailed,
quoted by the Picayune, to the effect that MIR
Slidell had demanded his passports-having
failed in the object of his mission-which is
probably correct; although it seems strange
to me that the gentleman from whom receiv-
ed my intelligence, and who has excellent
means of obtaining late and correct news from
Mexico, and no knowledge ofthe fact. The
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07
A New Agricultural Wrinkle.

A funny story is told of old friend ofours
one who, sick and tired the care and bus
tie of n city life, has retired into the country
aud gone to farming as the saying is. His
land, albeit well situated and commanding
suudry romantic prospects, is not so particu-
larry fertile rs some we have scen-requirug
scientific culture g. liberal use of gllano of
some sort to induce an abundant yield. So
far ny way of explnnation.
Once upon time as the story books say,
our friend, being on n short visit to the city
was attending an auction sale down town, and
ms it so happened they We're selling damaged
-salsnges at the time. There were some eight
or ten barrels'of them, and they were Just go
ing at fifty cents per barrel, when the auc-
tioneer,w all apparent scriousness,rerRark-
: ed that they were worth more than that to
manure land with. Here was an idea Six
ty-two and half said our friend. Just going
Mt sixty=two and a half cents-third and last
call-gone retorted the T,Ictioneer-'Cash
takes them at sixty-two and a half per barrel
To have them shipped for his country seat
was the immediate work Of our friend,and as
1t was then planting time, and the sausages,to
use common expression, were getting no
better very fast to have them safe under
ground and out ofthe way was his next move
ment. He was about to plant field of sew
cral acres of corn-thc soil of the piney
woods species-so, here was Just the spot
for this new experiment in agriculture, this
new wrinkle in the science ofgeoponics. One
'link of sausage deemed amply sufficient,that
amount was placed in each hill,accompanied
by the usual number of kernels of corn and
an occasional pumkin scotland all were nice
ly covered over in the usual style. Now, af-
tor promising that several days have occurr
ed since the corn was planted, the sequel of
the story shall be told in dialogue between
orr friend and ono of his neighbors.
Neighbor-'Well friend, have you planted
your corn?
Friend-'Yes several days since
Neighbor-'Is it up yet"
Frlend-'Up! yes; up and gone tho most
ofit.'
eighbor--How is that!'
Friend-'Well, you sec thought n lot of
damaged sausages in Orleans the other day,
smooth-tongued anctionecr saying they
would make excellent manure ifnothingelse.
brought the lot over, commenced planting
my corn at once as it was time, placeda sau-
sage in each hill, and
Neghbor--'Well and what" .
Sriend-'And felt satisfied that had made
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07

n good job of il. Some days afterwards l
went out TO the field to see how my corn wus
coming on, and pretty piece Of business !
have made of trying agricultural expert
ments.'
cighbor-'Why what's the matter|
Friend-'Matter the first thing saw, before
reaching the field, was the greatest lot Of dogs
digging and scratching all oUer ~ There We're
my dogs, and yOT dogs, and all the neighbor's
dogs, beside about three hundred strange
dogs never set eyes ON before, and every
one was hard ut it mining after the buried
sausages. Somehow or other the rascally
whelPs had scented out the business, and
they have dug up every hill by this time
III could set every dog ofthem on that auc-
tiOneer I'd be satisfed'-.N o. Plcaylne.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07

strength and manhood Such are the men we
have chosenj they have cheerfully accepted
the charge, one Of great responsibility Shall
we not then encourage them by our united eff
forts, by the prompt payments Of our ASSESS
ments and by every lawful means in our pow
er? can only answer in the Affirmative for
myself, and this know let all feel the same
confidence that feel, let the same faith in our
success and the same determination, which
inspire my breast, be felt by othersond my OBJ
ject is gained and we shall all realize our most
sanguine hopes in full fruition, Ofthe utility
of this road, the probable value of the stock
&c &c. | must defer speaking for tho pres
ent ASTOCkHOLDEk'
Derby, Feb, 3, ls46,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07
PORTLAND BEAT! Two Expresses wer

PORTLAND BEAT! Two Expresses were
run from Boston with the Hibernia news to
Montrcnl-one by the Portlanders via Port
land, and one over the Ftchburgh and Cen
trai r. r. Route. The latter reached Montre-
al in fraction over % hours--6 hours before
the former. The news was printed and scat
tered about the streets when the Portland ex-
press arrived.
P. s. The Portland Advertiser says their
Express was delayed by falling into the hands
of drunken driver after it had passed the
Line into Canada.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07

heVoiu,'cn appears to be completely su..
full, and, ifMr Slidel has moi OIroaGS success.
the back track, /" he will doubtless say" Wy taken
soon---hs there seems to be no cho"o 80 very
opening negotiations with the no',' 'to OF his
trntion, which has gained power nv Hiu u,
iessed hostility to the United Sto,os 10 pro,
days will add to the developemen,s a.. "A few
haps furnish some indication oc 49, una per.
this Government will adopt in tho ' course
aspect ofMekican afIairs.-Cor or n changed
las. HOS'on N.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07

WAR! Who are the advocates of War;
Most generally the war party in every coun'
Try embraces host of restless advenmrers
politcal traders, men without property OF
business, office hunters, loaiers, and individ-
uals who in case of war expect to grow rich
from the Jobs, contracts aud agencies atten-
dant on the disbursement ofthe public mon
ey. Such men know that ifa hundred mil
lions shall be raised by loan or taxation to
pay the expenses of one years war, that the
burden ofits payment will be saddled on the
property and labor ofthe country, and the
floating adyenturers will receive il nearly all.
They expect that in the event ofa war there
will be an opportunity for rich picking and
stealings.
War opens wide field for fraud, favorit-
ism, aud extra allowances, aud enables the
government officers TO give array large sums
of money under the pretcXt of making con-
tracts, settlements and disbursements, and
those who pay no taxes are the tavorites who
generally draw the funds. Those who are
mike bankrupt in fortune and character, have
but little to loose from war, and they may
gain something by the public msfortmes.-
The man who is engaged in regular useful
business desires peace because war breaks up
business, discourages industry, grinds down
labor by taxation and public cxactions, entails
Il heavy national debt as burden OH proper
", and demoralizcs the community.
The honest citizen who lives on his own
m cans and subsists by his own industry, al
ways desires peace, unless when it is neces-
Sary for public safety or national honor. The
reckless odventurer and political loaferis ev-
cr ready TO engage in WARRIOR ambition, for
conquest, or on a technical point ofhonor.--
The prosperity ofthe country and the happi-
ness of the people are best promoted by
peace, and war should only be resorted 10 rs
n measure ofthc last resort, when such
measure is rendered necessary in order to MS
Ecrt the honor, or protect our citizens Of the
Rcpubic-Si. L9uiS .Ne,c Era.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07
K FRIEND OF COMMON SCHOOLS.

NEw YoRK. 4 question of suffrage is now
discussed with some interest in New York
Of giving the same right TO negroes to vote
that other men have. The question is to
come up in tho Convention to revise the con-
stitution of the State. The Constitution now
allows riohcolored men only 10 vote The whole
number of colorcd men in the State is a, 3i6
and only 1901 Of them are now entitled TO
vote Remove the property qualification and
il is said there wiz be some 10000 more voters
made ny the act. This would, quite likely,
change the political character of the State
for it is not probable these men would go for
the Tcxas-S lave-Party-bu how they would
60 we would not pretend to guess
Mr. Van Buren, and his party in New York
took deal of interest in the Dorr movements
of Rhode Island, and in their mind il was a
horrid thing because the opponents of Dorr
did not want the meSnest spawns from the
prison houses of Europe 20 vote in that state
so soon they set foot upon its sol:-but
now they oppose the efforts in N. York TO give
the right of suffrage TO native colored poor
men-and simply, because they are poor.
Here we have another specimen ofthe beau
~ of modern democracy--a poor black man
cannot be allowed to vote, but a rich black man
may Where are the Dorr democrats' Why
are they not up in arms, rs in other days.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07
Town superintendents.

II VIII be borne in mind that the period is
approaching for the appointment Of town SUI
perintcndcnts of common schools; as they are
to be chosen by the several towns at their an
nual March meetings. And since the office
cannot be regarded otherwise than as a very
important one under our present school sys-
tom, il appears desirable that the people should
in advance, settle in their minds some definite
principles by which they may be governed in
their selection. And for the purpose ofcalling
public attention to the subject and inviting
discussion propose to offer my own opinion.
In the first place, then, believe our town
supcrint"ndents should be men of good ele-
mentary educatiou-wcll acquainted with first
principles if possible, men who have had
some experience in actual teaching. We do not
consider it at all essential that they should be
TO use familiar phrasc-'colleg gre learned men;
for allowing that such could be found in every
town who could be induced to undertake the
duties Of the office, they would not by any
means necessarily be the best qualified. En-
tent of learning we should regard as a matter
of less consequence than thoroughness Of nc-
quaintance with those branches usually taught
in our schools. Without this n Supcrntend-
cnt would not be competent to test the schol-
arship of those who are to teach those branch
es, or to Judge when schools are correctly and
properly instructed. Still the more Super
intcndent knows the better-provided always
that he knows it toeI.
In the next place it would seem desirable
that those officers should feel deep interest
in the cause of common school education.-
We would not, however, set this down as an
indispensable pre- requisite, in case the other
qualifications are secured; for we can scarcely
think it possible that one should labor long in
such delightful and interesting field as this,
without his feelings becoming deeply enlisted,
and his soul kinded in view of the interest
that surrounds it. 1t is n great law of our ma
ture that what we have aided and fostercd and
cherished, we soon learn to love. And this
general law must especially hold good in re-
gard to an object ofsuch intrinsic and essential
interest as this. That nature must be cold in
deed which could resist the genial influence
of such an occupation as that which we are
contemplating. Still we should regard good
degree of interest on this subject, in Hadvance,
as very excellent capitol to commence bust
ness with; and perhaps a moderate amount
might be deemed essential.
Again. Town Superintendents should be
men of good common sense, sound judgment,
prudence and discretion. Mere learning and
zeal would not be sufficient to ensure the best
and most efficient discharge of their duties
They should be capable of giving good, judi
cious and suitable advice in regard to multi
tude of matters connected with the instruction
and management of schools, Indeed we re-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07

GJ'The meeting of the stockholders of the
Atlantic and St. Lawrence Rail Road was
held at Montreal at the time specified. The
Hon. Geo. Mohat read a report which was u
dopted and addressed the meeting. The meet
ing occurred while the news of the overthrow
of the Peel Ministry in England was fresh, and
the apprehension of war seemed to cast a
gloom over the prospects of the enterprise but
Mr. Moffat stated, that should peace continue
between the U. S. and Great Britain the work
would be entered upon the present season. The
delegates of the Connecticut .. Passumpsc r.
Road present were satisfied with what was
done touching a connexion of the two roads
at Derby Line.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07

Resolved, That we regard tariff for thu
protection of American lnbor and capital n,
gninst tho pauper labor of Europe, as essen.
tial TO our prosperity as a nation.
Resolved, That we adhere TO the doctrines
and sentiments of the Wing party, and bU'
lieve that while they are sustained, the coun-
try will prosper, and when abandoned that
the country will lnnguish
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07
II He G. A LIE ID o N A N.

gard the usefulness and success of our present
school system as depending in no small de-
gree, upon the manner in which they dis
charge the various duties growing out Of their
close and intimate connection with our COM
mon schools,
And now we will venture TO express our
confident belief that there may be found in all
our towns men uniting, in a competent degree
all these important qualifications.
Having said thus much in regard to requi-
site qualifications, we propose TO offer few
suggestions with reference to the proper num-
Der to be appointed in each town, BY the act
authorizing their appointment IL is provided
that each town may elect one or more not ex.
ceeding three But we would recommend the
appointment of only one provided one can be
found who may be relied on to discharge the
duties Ono of the advantages Of this plan
would be that one, thus appointed solely,
would feel a deeper responsibility resting on
him than ifhis responsibilities .obigations were
divided between two or three. Another nd
vantage would be that il the labors were per-
formed by one he would acquire an experience
and facility in the performance of il, And
another and very important advantage would
be that the more one labored in his vocation
the more deeply would his feelings become ems
gagged, the more deeply would his love for the
employment be increased, and the more active4
" would his cnregics be exerted. And just in
that proportion would his substantial useful
ness be increased. If, however, from any
cause there should be doubt whether the indi-
vidunl ON whom the first preference might fall,
would be able to discharge alone, the duties
Of the appointment, an additional one should
be appointed
1t cannot be objected to this plan of confer.
ring the appointment on one individual, that
it is giving him, exclusively, fat Office
The compensation allowed, being not to ex-
coed one dollar per day, cannot be deemed to
hold out any strong temptation 10 any indivd-
uul to seek the Office for the sake Of its pecun-
larry profits. 1t was the intent, doubtless, of
our Legislature TO place the compensation so
low that no town could reasonably regard it as
burden to pay it-while on the other hand it
hoped that, saving as it does the individual
from making an entire sacrifice of his time and
labor for the public veal, there might be found
those who would feel sufficiently interested to
be willing to engage in the exalted and emo
bling enterprise.
4 FRIEND OF COMMON SCHOOLS.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07

The Sd party papers generally dodge Cassi-
us NJ. ClOy's New York Speech, Some oil
them seem not to know he has delivered one,
much less publish it. And why' o, he as
much as said that the Sd party leaders proc ur-
ed or were the agents of the Annexation of
Texas. Should they publish this speech some
of their honest readers, who have been cheat
ed by their misrepresentation would see the
delusion which they are anxious to keep up,
and leave the party and act the part of real
ant-savery men.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07

IPIn the opinion of many war with Mexico
is much more to be apprehended than war with
England. The South will 20 in for this as
success would give them more territory for
the eextcnsion of the area of Freedom Texas
anne xation like The revolu,ionists in Mex
leo by whom Paroles has been elevated to the
Dictatorship are furious for war because our
Government has robbed Mexico of a portion
Of her territory. 1t will be, if war ensues, on
ly a second chapter in the "Te Xas Iniquity, ''oI
to speak more properly, u second chapter in
progressive democracy. Upon this subject
the Tribune remarks
"If we get into a war with Mexico, shall we
be able to keep Peace with Great Britain
This is a question which cannot fail to awaken
the deepest anxiety in the minds of all who
loathe rapinc and blood. The Anne xation of
Texas, begun in fraud and consumnated for
the purpose of extending the dominion of HUI
man Bondage, and over which we have utter
ed so many boastful OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ing that the hazard of the game was at an end
may yet bring upon swifter and more
terrible retribution than even the most earnest
opponents of the scheme have ever feared
The fruit may yet turn to ashes before it is tast
ed. The memorable words in which COLE
RIDGE rebuked the people of his native land
for their crimes may yet prove to be au,
curry ofour Country's fate, which may Heuv.
en- forefcnd!
Therefore evil days
Are coming on us, o my eountrymen!
And what If all-avenging Providence,
Strong and retributive, should make us know
The meaning of our words-force us to feel
The desolation and the agony
OF our fierce doings'"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-02-07
COMMENTS ON THE MESSAGE BY
THE BRITISH PRESS.

In addition TO the comments of the two
great metropolitan journals, the Times and
Morning Chronjcle, leading organs of differ
ent interests, from which we gave extracts in
our last,we now give the expressions of high
ly influential Journals in the country, al Leeds
and Manchester, the great manuj featuring cen
tres.
Both these last journals, are Of course, or
Enns ofFrec Trade, whenever they look tow
ards the United States, and both unite with
all the rest oCthe English press, in loud and
joyful acclaim Of thanksgiving to MIR Polk
for what?--because he promises to do his ut
most to give them the control and supply for
the markets ofour country, and promises TO
his utmost TO break down our domestic man
PICTURES, and TO restore us TO worse than CO.
!onial suhjug0tion under the English trading
cupidity.
"Whoso readrth let him understand" we
might say! Is it possible, we are COMPEL
cd to say that any american head or heart
can fail to see and feel, that Nr Folks views
are utterly hostile 10 his own country, and n
purely trcachcrous surrender of our interests
to foreign rival2-Portiani advertiser.