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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-08-28

pie, and more insulting and degrading to the
tempt TO creaie the officer of Lieut.. General.
Mr. Paul Dillingham;, therefore, our readers
may imagine, was found prompt to resist it..
ALI, credulous and inexperienced reader, you
know not the softening effect ofPresidentaI
longings after power and authority,upon the
tender sensibilities and flexible principles of
MIR Paul Dillingham;! On the 26th ofFebru-
nry the question on this amendment was talk
Ell, and it was adopted. In the negative, in OBJ
durate consistency ofprinciple and conduct,
FoOT and MARSH of Vermont, and where,
think you, is record the name of Paul Dill
bingham? In the affirmative? No! In the
negative? No! But precisely where you
would look for the fragments of an exploded
soap hubble-NOWHERE! The ingenious
gentleman DODGED!! Like the Irish
mans pig, he was so specified he couldn't be
counted!
But the amendment was adopted and the
bill sent to the Senate for concurrence. That
D
disregard of the wishes of Mr. Polk, struck oui
the anti republican section, and returned the
bill to the House for further action. On the
3D. of March the question came up for decis-
ion:-UW the House concur ICiih the Senate IN
rejecting The section authorizing the President 10
designate and assign 10 one ofhe Major Gener-
ais to be Commander in Chief Of the .bmy!"-
The yeas were S2-Nays l05. Messrs. Coz
LAMER, FooT and MARSH nre found among
the Alternatives, and 1--WE hardly expect to he
believed, but the journal is before us!) THE
NAME OF PAUL DmLINGHAM IS RECORDED
IN THE NEGATIVE, and therefore lin a
daimeb'icai contradiction of his former rote) IN
FAVOR of giving the President the power
to appoint Benton Commander in Chief!!!
We close the disgracetul and humilinting
record with feeling of relief. 1t is nbso-
Iutey painful to follow Representative of
VERMONT through course OF political act
ion so utterly shameless in its inconsistency
and self qualification. We will only add
that the nomination of such man 10 the high
est office in the State was proceeding in
which those who brought it about consulted
as little the reputation of the candidate as
they did the dignity and responsibility ofthe
electors.
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INTERESTING DISCOVERIES.

The New Orleans Delta says, DIR NJ. Dick
Inson, of'the Academy of Sciences, who was
sent from Philadelphia for the purpose ofin-
yestigating the geology of the Valley of the
Mississippi, is now in that city. His discOv-
cries have opened new paths for the rumina-
tons of the student in this important science,
and reflected well earned honors on himself
Very lately DR. Dickinson made tour OF in
specton through that portion of Alabama in
which abounds the rotten limestone forma-
ton. This is particularly the case in the vi
entities Of Clark, Washington, and Claiborne
counties, in that State. Heretofore this for
nation has been considered by biologists as
Il detritus from shells, &c, but by the power
of glasses it has proved to be entirely differ
ent. DR. Dickinson informs us that it is
huge coral rect where gigantic branches
shoot up several feet into beautiful arbores-
cent form in its original bed of the primeval
ocean. AT its base are the fossil remains of
the huge Zuglodon, shark, fishes, SC, many
of the former from forty TO one hundred feet
long, winding i'll serpentine form among the
coral. Below this were found the remains
of an extensive sea. the bottom of which
was lined with bed of shells, varying from
twenty to thirty feet in fine state of preser-
vaEion. These beds yielded great variety
of shells, many ofwhich may he still found
in our present seas, and hence must have
been comparatively recent formation. Be
low this was found Il huge oyster bedimbed-
ded in blue mari or clay, in their original po-
sitiOn. Some of these oysters measure fit-
teen inches in length, and weighed from ten
to fifteen pounds, Succeeding this stratum
were found the bottoms of several ancient
seas, lakes, and rivers, all yielding numerous
fine fossils. Many of these fossils DR. Dick
inson has forwarded to the Academy of N at
ural Sciences in Philadelphia
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-08-28

FOLLOWING THE Prescription. A respec-
table German Of Philadelphia, some time ago,
twice took laudanum, at short intervals, APP
parenty with the design to destroy his life,
but on both occasions his stomach was pump
ed out, and the man restored. The second
time the physician was called in, he remon-
strated with the pretended suicide on the folly
of his conduct, and told him he did it only to
worry his poor wife. But ifhe really wanted
to kill himself, he could do it most effSctually
by blowing his brains out with a well charged
pistol. There would then be no ntter-clap.
The surprise and modification of the Doc
tor, however, were great when, about two
weeks after, the wife again made her APP
pearance at his office, excIaiming, swell,
Toctor, he's tone it-Jake's ton it,"
"Done what ?" hastily inquired the Doctor.
"Vy, he's tone shust as you tolt him-he
blowt his prans out mid bjstol shust now,
and he's kilt dis time."
Which turned out 10 be the fact. Moral
Never encourage people to commit suicide
Germantown Telegraph.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-08-28

Inc sun OF AlalluaC nuDllSlcS tne IOIOW-
ing letter from Lieut.. Whippe giving an nc
count of his Capture and treatment as pris-
oner:
QuATEPEC, July 10, 1S47.
DEAR SIR: ! have been Il prisoner at this
place two days, and have the honor to report
myself as a live mar. | am credibly inform
ed that my friend, private Barnes, escaped
with life. The particulars Oft capture
were as follows
Induced by the lively description of Mr.
Barnes, visited Catholic burying ground
outside the city walls of Vera Cruz. 1t prov
ed farther than | anticipated, but as many
people were OH every side ofme never
thought of danger, though Barnes was wholly
unarmed not having even stick, and myself
was without pistols either in my holsters or
about my person, and armed with my sword
only, which, under any tolerable advantages,
would be all soldier might ask. We dis
mounted and hItched our horses near the
gate and entered the yard, which is surround
ed by n very high brick wall Here eisurcly
observed the novelties of the first Catholic
burial place had ever seen: and as we came
through n small gate were surprized by
three men OH horseback, within twepty=ieet,
riding toward us with carhines presented
and demanding me to surrender.
At first could not believe these men TO he
in earnest, Il subject on which | soon saw
they entertained no doubt, for seeing me plant
my back against the wall and draw my sword,
they dismounied, made a flourish with their
carbIues repeating their demand OF surren-
der [ advanced toward them one or two
PAGES TO get striking distance, when they all
drew their swords and made toward me-
one of them. a Mexican captain, as ! since
learn, Jose Maria Prieto, made strong blow
at my head: Just as they drew and advanced,
nv friend Barnes, not having Il single weap
on, turned back through the gate and ! saw
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-08-28

PUTTING Horse INTO A WAGON. A few
Gays since, gentleman in Worcester coun=
ty, who employs several Irishmen in cultivat-
ing his grounds, ordered one of his men to
put his horse into the wagon. After a short
absence, Pat returned, exclaiming, Owe got
him in, sir, but it was Il hard job though ?'
This answer somewhat puzzled the gentle
man, who, upon going into the yard. found
his horse actually standing up in the wag-
on, trembling with fear at his elevation and
unsafe position. After getting his horse down
upon terra frma, the gentleman instructed
Pat rs to the proper manner of "putting
horse into a wagon" Boston Journal.
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am YOur most oD'ut SerSaht,
THOS. WHIPPLE, list. 1t. Adj't 9th,

AT the late election in Tennessee, tis
Wings carried Mr. Folks own county, elect:
ing their member of the legislature by ~
majority,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-08-28
Captivity of Lieut.. WhippIe.

The Sun of Anahuac publishes the follow
ing letter from Lieut.. Whipple, giving an ac-
count of his Capture and treatment as pris-
oner:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
The Weekly Herald.

The Weekly Herald will be ready to-morro"
morning at nine o'clock, and will be as repie'e
with interesting matter as any sheet we e'e'
issued.
Il will contain a full synopsis OF the I"sn''
news received BY the steamship Dri'an."a
rsoor,. Of the foreign markets. letter from
ss possi b By N Mr.. Bennett 1t will also con.
,4ia the latest news from tine sea. OF Mai
which we may receive by xpress or othe.wise'
and the latest general political ana mlscer
i,,sous new. from all parts of the United States
To ford the public facilities for correctly I'M
d.r,tandinq the details of the battles of Contre-
rae and Churubusco, We shall publish in
the Weekly Herald plan Of the battle-felds,
tsken from sketch of the ground made by
Lieut. BeaureQard, of the corps Of engineers,
for the New Orleans Picayune, and will repub-
lish the engraving of the approaches to the city
OF M-xico.
This will be an excellent paper to keep for
future reference
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

STEAM SHIP BRIrANNIA.--The pumps of the
Britannia have been constantly at work since
her arrival, in order to keep her free.
She will be taken upon the dock in the course
of this morning, and repaired with despatch
painting and other preparations are going on
rapidly, SO that her time of departure may not
be delayed beyond her regular day.
She is to return to Boston, and sail thence for
Halifax and Liverpool
In paragraph yesterday, speaking of the Bri-
tannia in connection with our dry docks, we
should have said that the greatest length of YES
sci that can be taken upon the docks, is 100 feet
The sectional dock being the only one capable of
raising vessel over that length.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
The Departure Of the Steamship Washing-
t0n-Ocean Steam Navigation.

The American steamship Washington, having
undergone extensive alterations within and
without, for the purpose of increasing her speed,
and enabling her to rank as of the fastest
sells afoat, left this port yesterday on her second
voyage to Southampton and Bremen. She left
her dock in the North River at five minutes past
one o'clock-fred two guns, and proceeded
towards the Quarantine, with full head of steam.
She looked as fresh and as handsome as she did
when she was launched; indeed much more so, as
several who witnessed her departure observed.
When she got abreast of the Battery, it was
remarked by several nautical men of experience,
in our hearing, that she had two much cargo
on board, and consequently was too deep in
the water. This may retard her speed some-
what; but notwithstanding her apparent great
depth in the water, she proceeded down the bay
at very good rate.
The following are the names Of the passen.
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While we were watching the departure of the
Washington, we observed the United States
steamer Legare sailing up and down the bay
now heading up the North River, and then going
towards Staten Island. Finally, we saw her fol-
low the Washington, and on making enquiries
as to the object of her excursion, and observing
a numerous company of gentlemen on board, we
ascertained that the excursion was for the pur-
pose of testing an apparatus for providing the
boiler with a continuous supply of distilled
water, which was invented by, and constructed
under the superintendence of Mr.. John Errics-
son, and which was put up on board that vessel
by the direction of the Treasury Department. A
number of professional persons, at the head of
whom was Mr.. Charles II. Haswell, Engineer in
Chief of the Navy, were on board, to examine
and report on the practcability of the apparatus;
and in case of its being successful, to recon-
meni similar contrivance being put up in each
United States steamer
If this experiment be successful, it will be Of
the highest Importance in marine steam naviga-
tion We shall watch the report of the commit
tee of examination, and publish it in the Herald
as soon as we obtain it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

ton Of the British empire cannot prevent US from
fulfilling those contracts to the letter The Brit
ish government can, of course, enforce the pay
ment of any charge it may choose to make upon
letters received in the ports OF the Unitea Ming
dom from this country by our steamships; we
can do the same, and there is very HUE oo"D'
but that we shall act speedily and as summai'-
ly upon this question, the circumstances OF the
case require. Congress convenes In ABOUT siA'y
days. and the first movement OF that body VIII be
the regulation of our foreign mail service.
We learn that an agent of the British Post Of
fee Department came out by the Britannia, for
the purpose of making the necessary arrangement
for the transportation of the mails arriving at this
port by the line of English steamers about being
established between this port and Liverpool, to
Canada, and it would be well for the Post Mas
ter General of the United States, to place all the
restrictions upon the mail matter received by
these steamers, and also by those arriving at
Boston, as will correspond with those placed
upon mail matter entering British ports in
American steamers. The Canada mails have,
for some time past, been transported through the
States in bulk ); il is time to put stop to this
We have already rendered too much good to
England for the evil she has heaped upon US.
Forbearance is no longer virtue, and it is full
time to throw aside all those feelings which have
heretofore actuated us in our intercours. with
England, and do to her as she does unto u.s. A
movement is springing up that will steadily and
rapidly increase, until it makes some of the alb
surd and rotten institutions of Great Britain
remble to their foundations and crumble others
n the dust.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
Sporting Intelligence

HARLEM PARK CovRsr-PAoiro.-An interesting pao-
ing contest will of this afternoon at the Harlem
Park Course, between 9. Roanoke and r. g. Village
Boy, mile heats, best three In Ave- under the saddle
With the exception Of the invnoibe j. X Polk probably
there is not nag in this vicinity at the present time
that beat Of the above named the race they
90 to-day Undoubtedly there will be large
to witness this affair their great performances on the
9th Of July last being fresh In the minds Of all who were
present on that occasion
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

The magnetic telegraph, with Houses Improvement Ia
in foil operation between this city and Cincinnati
Messages received and forwarded with perfect
This Improvement IL Of much Importance and greatly
calculated to facilitate the transmission Of and
messages Of every description The characters quite
large, made by the telegraph itself in apparently printed
letters and with the utmost rapioity There can, in
deed be no mistake with regard to advces forwarded by
phtd Inquirer, 23d inst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
News from Mexico.

We may now expect To receive at every mo-
m at some highly important Intelligence from
T cubaya, aud, perhaps. from the city of Mex
leo Itmay b. of prace, it may be of another
terrible bsttle. The very uncertainty OF the
thing makes the public the more anxious for the
npxtnews
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

ARRIVAL OF THE AUXILIARY STEAMSHIP SARAH
SANDs.-This vessel, under the command of Capt
Thompson, arrived at this port on Wednesday
night, from Liverpool, whence she sailed on the
Sd inst, making the passage in few hours over
nineteen days She brought large number of
passengers. Captain T., has already decided to
leave on the 9th Of October, on his return.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
City Intelligence.

THE WEArHER.-We we're fav ored with another do.
ghtfu fall day yesterday though about noon the de,t
inhabitant considered II somewhat too for the
season, The thermometer up to 10 at OF clock.
The evening cool and agreeable.
THE HorELs-Travellers, transient, &C., still
floating into the hotels. many Of them route to and
from the Springs and Watering places The Western
merchants have many Of them, left the city for their
homes and have taken with them their supply OF goods
for the fall and winter We shall have many
transient visitors passing through our city and many
who will remain to enjoy few days or weeks In New
York. 1t is expected, for the next few weeks
CASE OF Mn ErswoRrH In the police reports the
name of Leonard Ellsworth has been associated WIN shs
arrest Of tho Bonneys and Brainards we iearu .ba'
the charge against him Of passing counterfeit quarter
eagle the 9th OF August, on Mr. Plume grocer nau
connection with the eounerfeitiug arrangsuenss &c
fore mentioned, and upon exauna' ION osiore
I'D States Commissioner Monday last u app area y
the evidences of Aldermen Nichols. Dr. Arcnet, ste
Csroner) Silas Ames, Geo D. Pesh'ne Memo as isft
and Andrew Fipgrre, that MIR Enswortn WIS at the
Chrystsl IN Grand street the day In question neing
detained there with these gentlemen on account t the
RAINY weather; thus showing that he could not nave
been the person who imposed upon MIR Plume
E.srrnr NEws-The readers Of the Herald, as well
ma oursevss are indebted to the attention Of Mesrs
cloves Dennis OF the New Haven Railroad, for the
,ntsll,eepcs published from the Eust We are daily
under obligations to these gentlemen for Boston papers
and TO Munyos's Express foy IKE mvors.
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and SWEET Biesih --Th nohug like IL, for e. eth
ache i inf ole % and 80 each jar Ladies who de-
ire bsut couple should ablst OF P~arI AID
usbaser &c, Per,iau Vanilla soap slways used
y the orer tai ladies'; or Sir Ashley Coopers Lotion PIN
hom hoInoTs use Dr. Tow.se ss.saYeIila Pr Brn
Gil ens. AID Lees Ph For female mp Ants, suppress
s,on &C. DIR Van HambeI's German Pill 81; HooJ ers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
n1r. Rennstt,s Return from Europe.

We have been requested by Mr. Bennett to say,
that in consequence of sudden and dangerous
attack of illness in his family on the morning of
the departure of the steamship Britannia,
he was forced to forego coming in that vessel,
aad has decided upon remaining abroad till the
9Th of October, when he will return. if possible,
in the steamship that will leave Liverpool on
that day
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
Americana In Eussln.

STOCKHOLM August 10, le47.
To THE EDITION THE USIoN, WAsHIscror D. c.
have the honor to transmit you, for your paper II
you please, the following which know will be graft.
flying to you-one Of my old friends.
With high considerations Of respect, ! remain very
truly, your most obedient servant,
SlLAS +. BURROWS
(coYY)
Sr. PETERSBURG, July, 23-Aug. 8.
have the honor Of urning TO you the Ave orgi-
nal letters which you kind to leave with me,
and the contents Of which lost time In placing In the
hands Of the Emperor Ills majesty has taken notice Of
these documents with much interest and he has done
justice TO the zeal which you have shown In the affair Of
the Kensngton and likewise the good feelings which
have never ceased to acuatc you towards Russia and
his august person.
hasten to add that the Emperor in charging me to
tender to you the praise due to noble conduct has
reserved to himself the pleasure of transmitting you
atterng token of the high philanthropy which he feels
towards you.
felictate myself in being honored the organ OF
transmitting to you the high decisions of my august
MASTER and profit OF this occasion TO offer you the
surance of my most distinguished consideration.
NESSELRODE.v
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who the early educston And sire oLhdrnI
their ssdepce from A. B, upward will
trg,s the addres, Educa,on lover Post Office ouly
n,tudy recessary htem is 81 ,pc and expa atory
The pu p erstnci 81 and p,dy. Let
fathers mothers md their fetal hloren me r. r.
ward and acquire reliable g-knowledse ,hn' will
enable Them and with confidence !. IN
1T he comptpg aud easbe sdes AID gentlemen Of
fuenee speak aud write letters friend hp at home
Jr abroad with rect elegance, and eloquencr ry
week-no no'e e. ~ sdvrce s23 AZ
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anox, at lbs Talton street. as usual. In tho

egon the Su Hnd with thc he has
prepared .pe did stock Of Hats he 81 Frh,ons which
" m'Its thr wO1h a. tmi"e. hand tndearOr
ug 10 please the nhlic, hr safe recommend ms Fail
upply uneqn Ted ~ beauty and richness The science Of
made sone III hs adapt o Of e. the beed
whc caBnot fri ~ please the Mi connuisseu-
His hats emphat shy fall hatt lie he's faiirn 10 tie
s22 St
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IL Case was decided the Tor Court of this
"wednesday last in which the virtues and increasing
cess OF DR. Chnse's Gavanic and Magnetic Cuatives
proved beyond doubt VI any the subject Be-
ware OF spuriou, and wodh limitations.
The only agency genuine articles is 1872 Brosd
No druggist drug sorei New York has Dr. Lhrstes
Articles.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

a ~ our eoumhs Gdsy W.T. Be loud on tIlaI he
aud rapidly and very dube They sold very low
rates b. j. W Creation Co II Cedar whose ad-
AJAX the Of reade-Courier and
Enquirer.
The above fro the Courier Enquirer will be Of some ad
vantage Of who wish supply
with good Gold Pen at a low prce-Iribune.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

Gil Cause.-The New York ,iod Pen Com any, No 81 John
street Of Nassau keep the f,est Of the
genuine Diamond Pointed Pens and Of Pen and Pen il ases
be ound The city. They sell superior article aud ak
f prce he, do sell their best Pens low 81 u.s.
be"g confident that the best be sold that price
Those who wisha good article VIII lessie RETAIL will
we'll e. call them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
/" Rlchelieu' Diamond Pointed Cold Pen. =

The real article great bargain b. WAtson& Co AS Wi.
liam do below Wall at AID Savage 90 Fulton ST.
the places good God Pens at low
prices The R,chel eos which they have the exclusive sale
Of the be and cheapest Pen in use price 81 only
Otoer gold ST. 81 as 81 So with penciis Coun-
merchants shou b. all give them call before hey
purchase DON'T mistake the number Gold Pens carcully
aIred
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inst, I'll be he last day for the sale Of the bills OF this Bank
and all notes es,ned before that will not share
the dividend of hands of the hey
will be bought mp hap,st ii O'Clock saturday the
25th inst, AT GO per cent. discounf.
J.T N. 6
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mall Ealllnre
sr. PErERsnuRo, July, o3-Aug. s.

The mail which left this city Monday afternoon,
and was due In Baltimore on Tuesday morning did not
arrive until the afternoon.
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the Herald lett their Houses Stores
rival Of the New York IN the morning. by The New
Haven line in the be regularly supplied at IL
cents week. by leaving their names The agents office.
No state street. REDDlN0 co.
s2l e0d
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Finc Cutlery.-The subscrlb. r. asso

embr every pc sble pattern Of Pee, Packet De nd
5po tag Knife. with rye vuetv Of choice pazon which
will be nned the pureh Also Scissors, Mail
Files, sc. &c. G. SAUNDERS & son,
LIT Broadway, opposite Howard's Hotel.