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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-30
miscellaneous.
ENORMOUS WEALTH.

"The wretch, concentred all in self,
Despite his honoIs, power, and peii,
Living, shall forfeit fair renown,
And doubly dying, shall 60 down
To the vile dust from whence he sprung,
Unwept, unhonor'd and unsung."
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-08-07

but the moment il is admitted into the Union,
as free and independent State, what is
there to prevent the people of that State from
amending or altering their Constitution, so
as to permit slavery to exist? Then what
becomes of your Wilmot Proviso?
We repeat our conviction that the only
sure ground on which the friends oflreedom
can stand, in regard TO additional Southern
territory, is that of unhinching opponents
The Wing party oftho South are ready to go
with us, if we take this ground. We cordi-
ally embrace the offer. We are not sure that
we understand Our correspondent, when he
in terms advocates taking from Mexico part
of her possessions, Gas the only indemnity in
the power ofMeXico to give us for the cost
ofthe war;" For our part, we do not believe
we have any claim on Mexico on this score.
We made war upon her; we invaded her
territory; we took possession Of her soil; we
laid waste her towns and cities, and we arc
unable to discover what are the benefits these
acts have conferred on her, that we should
demand from her decentralization. No SOL
der ofMeNco has set his foot on our soil, or
injured us by any act of his, to the value ola
farthing. lfwars were waged or settled on
principles ofabstract justice, instead on tho
principle that "migllt makes right" we should
have TO give Mexico indcmnifcation in place
Of demanding it of her"
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By A. G. Chadwick.

TERMS OFTHE CALEDONIAN.-$1 80
# paid within the year; $500 if delayed be-
yond that time. No paper discontinued TIL
all urrearages are paid except at the option OF
thc publisher. ,.
Advertisements inserted at the usunlprices.
Transient advertisements to be paid in advance
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st. JOhnsbury, VT August 7, 184z

Governor Edwards died NJ his residence in
New Haven Conn, Thursday, in the G5th year
Of his age.
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MAJOR JACK DOWNING.

q say, Jemmy, lend me your newspaper
Il can't do it, YOU wouldn't lend me your
new coat 'tothor day, you know" "Nonsensc,
that's another thing; only want to read 1t to
the ladies'" "Can't come it, Jerry, only
wanted to wear your coat to see the ladies'
DEATH OF FIX GqvERNoR EnwARns. EY-
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Ship Fever.

The New York Academy of Medicines committee, at
their last meeting made extensive report on the sub
ect of ship fever They have visited the various hospitals
and institutions in which have occurred and have
to the conclusion that il is not foreign and import
cd disease II is true that an unusual amount OF fever
has occurred during the spring and summer and chiefly
among the emgrans arriving at oar shores but the
would in all probability have resulted from crowd
ing the number OF persons into any close space
Ike the ships hold where cleanliness Is measure out
OF the question Typhus ship, or Jail fever is unquestlon-
ably caused BY of people being congregacd where
fresh air pure water, and proper food are not available
Fhiness and physical weakness from want OF nourish-
ment will produce fever anywhere The increase OF the
disease this accounted for in the unprecedented
of emgrans, the larger share OF emgants be,
ing crowded into the hot nauseOus ship seerages and
landed in state of exhaustion and unceanliness, with
the least preparation for the change OF climate and
with too often scarceya resting place IN the city 10 re-
crut and purify themselves During the first SIX mOnths
of the present year, 2S emgants have arrived at TINS
port and of these "a 1885, have been landed since the ISL
of Aprlgivng an average OF nearly $4,000 per month
What else than abundance of disease could be expect
cd from such throng, many of whom left their homes
enfeebIed by famine' Any person who will step into the
steerage of ship with from one to three hundred emil
grants hudded together fostering in the damp and Gld
atmosphere of the place, will cease to wonder that SICK
ness and death rage. Much of fever might however,
have been avoided, if but shantee hospital had been
Hook, where the emigants could have landed, and by
seabathing and thorough washing OF their CLONES
cleansed themselves from the mlasna OF the shps hold
before they into the city. weeks bathing and
washing, with proper food, and the presence OF good
physician prescribe for such as were actually SICK
an establishment should be provided at or below the
Quarantine. When emaciation and disease are once
brought into the city, hospitals and institutions cannot
drive them out-N. r. Sun.
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ENGLAND AND PoRrucAL--The following protest
speaks for itself 1t is made by the president OF the
popular assembly in Portugal:
Protes-The undersigned, President of the provision.
al supreme government of Portugal during the state of
coercion of her most faithful majesty, the Queen D.
Maria, and generalissmo OF the national forces do SOL
EMMY protest before God, and before all the civilized ma
tons of the world in the and behalf of the Portu-
guese nation, against the unjust and unprovoked attack,
text whatever by the British and Spanish squadrons of
the bar of OportO upon the national forces OF the pro-
vsional government, which all the provinces OF the
kingdom recognise as the only legitimate government,
and to which the immense majority of the Portuguese
nation render the homage of allegiance and obedience
This uniustifabe attack effected in the very
ment that the strongest division OF the national army,
under my immediate command, was under sail, ready to
strike the last and deadly blow upon the Dquitous fac
ton which still expressing the capital of the kingdom,
and keeping the person of our sovereign in stale Of
coercion
1t was on the 2lst day of May, 1s47, at O'Clock in
he morning, that three steamers, corvette, and
ioui transports, having the above-named DIVISION en-
pu' were suddenly and unexpectedly surrounded and
ny he brlish squadron, under the command OF Sr
naanu' ana We're soon afterwards occupied by Brit
sn troops ana the national coors struck The Portu-
guese soldiers were summoned TO consider themselves
prisoners oil war, and the British took possession of all
the arms and ammunition.
Snch lagrant infringement of international law and
OF the Independence OF peopetbe mos faithful and
the oldest ally of Engand-shall not fail tnst IN ey
cite among all civilized nations the most proound sense
OF Indignation. The enlightened and honest mar, M the
English people will certainly condemn such an unnaral
eled outrage, and the shameful conduct of their
most solemnly protest.
Dated board of the steamer AIindello off the bar o
Oporto, 3lst of May, 1s47.
tSigned) COUNT DAS AUTAS
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One of the funniest things small political way, is
the reply of John NJ Bolts invitation to be present
at wing dinner which was held in Philadelphia on the
past Fourth of July. 1t reminds one OF that little species
of fireworks. called by the boys chasers, which, be-
ing touched off make repeated fZzings and explosions,
and lump about hthe and hithe In the most unexpected
and heer-skelter OF course we do not wish to
do Mr. Bolts the injustice OF conveying the impression
that this letter fair sample of his good sense and abl
ity for really believe that was intended as kind OF
"bow"-a sort of aggravated written stump speech,
piled up to the highest agony 1t is nterspersed with the
most emphatic epthets the elegant OF damned"
being varied into damning, and every other modi6ca
ton and plentfuly sprnkle1 with the most approved
clap-traps from the immortal Shakespeare In the widest
flights OF his disturbed fancy, speaking OF the mass OF
rottenness and corruption that has syy crep into every
branch and ramfcation of government, ne happily
says that this continued until increase OF appetite
has grOacn by aldt en- and then again, dscourslng
on his own maryrke frmness, he boldly AYERS that he
will not be one OF those who speak their sentiments with
'bdted breath and whispering hu'nbiencss'
The sentences truly Johnsonian being carried out
TO ntemnabe and quite take away the breath length
and rounded in the most finished and high sounding style
In many the thread OF the commencement is wound
around and around before reaches the conclusion,
that the mind is involved in a Crean labyrinth, and one
feels inclined to cry out with Cesar, Help me- Cassus,
or sink p We anticipate that this famous letter will be
printed upon satin the edges of which will be illuminated
with appropriate designs in gold, and the news-boys
will cry about "Bottss letter ALI about the Mexican
war p We commend this letter 10 general perusa 1t is
only three columns long, fine type.
Harrisburg (Pa) Union
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CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION. democratic con-
vention composed of delegates from the first fifteen
wards of the city, met last night at the hall in South
Congress for the district On motion, Hugh Bolton, esq
was called to the chair and VIM. p. Whyte and VIM.
Cotton appointed secretaries. After some preliminary
B. Wilson proposed the name OF Robert M. McIane ;
Mr. Hugh Cooper proposed that of Joshua Nansant esq
member of the convention stated that he was author
lied to withdraw the of Mr. Vansant if presented,
and the proposition was Withdrawn. Col II. s. Sander
then seconded the nomination of Mr. McLane, and
proposed that it be assented to unanimously which
agreed to by the convention, upon the question being
unanimously nominated A committee was appointed to
wait upon him and inform him of his nomination; and,
after some other business the convention adjourned
III wednesday evening next, when il is expected the
nominee VIII IN person be present TO accept decline
the proiierea honor-Balt. Sun of 10th inst.
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The following paragraph appears in the Financial
Commercial, and General Summary OF the New iolH
Courier and Enquirer for Europe" for the BosiOI
steamer of July l6:
upon the whole, the prospect either of peace or Of
prompt and effective prosecution of hostties is not en-
couragng Mfr. Tist sent to Merico Nth pocer to
ude armstice, should the government consents but Gen
Scott very promptly put veto upon this attempt to override
and virtually supersede him, by refusing recognise an
such action The attempt has since been abandoned nm
the negotiation transferred TO the General himself"
1t is by such incorrect statements these, concoct
for the foreign market, that the people of Europe as WEI
as of Mexico be deceived about the administrator
of the United States Now it is fact, that Mr. Trst had
no powers to conclude armstice, and to arrest militia
ry operations, until according to the principle OF Mi
Buchanan's letter to Com. Conner, of July 81, lslO
treaty OF peace shall have been ratified by Mexico
also fact that no authority given TO override AMI
supersede Gen. Scott nor TO treat the General with M
slightest indigny contempt of his military funcon
1t is equally true understand, that the gover
ment has saba ndoned" the position which it orgina
took in relation TO Gen. Scott and Mr.. Trist.
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Proposals for Rock or 1000 Pedestal OF
the jackson Monument.


T meeting of the Jackson Monument Committee
n held ON the 10th day of June instant. unan
mousy resolved that the monument to Jackson should be
placed in the of Lafayette Square, in the city
Washington, and that its pedestal should be solid block
of rock and the undersigned commee instruc
advertise for proposals furnish and deliver in said
square IA rock of suitable dimensions for the pedestal upon
which be erected the colossal bronze equestrian statue
of Jackson.
This is therefore give notice. that sealed proposals will
be received by the undersigned commice until clock
D. n Tuesay, the third day of august nert furnish
ing and delivering in the of Lafayette Square,
this city, by the ls day of March next solid rude rock
granite. other durable one OF between 600 and 900
in weghtas near may be OF the latter weight. 1t
is believed that such rock be obtained the Poto
river, this city. The form of the rock be
such as win be suitable for the purposes OF the committee
which they will decide before its removal
The proposals will the price for furnishing and de-
verng the rock in the of Lafayette Square, and
the kind of stone offered.
The money will be paid upon the delivery of the rock at
the place above named bur the committee will make adj
the contractor account the rock progresses
its place of destination
The undersigned committee the right of rejecting
all the proposals if they should not be satisfactory.
Proposals to be addressed ndersigned from whom
further information the subject may be had ii desired
Washington city, June "a, lSi7
b. b. FRENCH,
JOHN C. klvES Committee.
JOHN w. MAURY,S
June 2i-2awdXcpt3A MAT. Int
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Old Point Comfort Hotel, Virginia.

TNIIS splendid establishment, from improvements,
unsurpassed in the comfort and extent of It's accommo
datons by any the Union will be opened for the recep
of vsers the LIST day of June. Situated on the
Chesapeake bay, full view of the ocean, healthy
any spot the world and lying directly the great mail
betweenhe north and he SOUTH it offers resting
place every nucement the traveller, either in search oil
health pleasure; with climate in early summer famed
for its refreshing breezes none can be described more
delightful heahyas the experience OF all persons
living acquainted here will provehan that enjoyed by
all in the latter part of August and the entire fall months
This, with the great facility OF reaching herebeing distant
only few hours from most of our large cities, with daily
mails both north and SOUTH and from eight twelve fine
steamboats, passing daily every drecon-rnake 1t mosi
desirable location for families and men of business, WELL
also, delightful and safe retreat for those whom fear Of
disease drives away from their homes.
Tho lighthouses have been greatly enlarged and i'm
proved, fitted with hot baths, shower baths and private
baths, and still aordng ample for the most expert
swimmer There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing.
The table will be supplied with all the Injuries of the
and surrounding markets the cellar and bar with the
best wines and liquors to be procured. The forthe most
magnificent public work in the counry-ofers military pa
rades and the loveiest walks the bay, the finest fishing
and sang while for others there billiards. ten-plns
music, and dancing, with oblgng and efficient agents In
each department. We shall every exertion TO make
Old Point in all respects the most desirable waterngpace
in the county. - : ..-
JAMES S. FRENCH.
Nav 20-IayCp Nat lntel1
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AND KITCHEN FURNITURE Al
III AUCTION.--On Monday, the 18th instant shall sell
nv virtue of deed of trust New York avenue near the
of 2h street. e flag will designate the house at IL
o'clock a. M, a good lot of furnitnre Wis
Mahogany sofas and bureaus
DO breakfast card, and centre tables
High and low post bedsteads, washstands, &c.
Cane and wood-seat chairs ottomans nc.
Androns shovels and ongs, tenders
Paror aud chamber carpets, hearth rugs, NC.
Damnsk morone and white window curtains
Eeather beds China glass, and crockeryware
(;ilt-frame mirrors and other looking glasses
T no' ca - al ar A. GREEN,
fni,, I62t Auctoneer.
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THE Both session will open the lat Monday in No
vcmber next, to continue four months under the di-
rection OF the following faculty, viz;
Benz w Dudley, NJ D. Professor of the Principles and
Practice Of Surgery.
Thomas d. Mitchell, M d. Professor of Matera Medica
and Therapeutics
Robt Peter, D. Professor of Chemistry and Pharmacy.
James NJ Bush, NJ d. Professor of Special and Surgical
Anatomy.
L. NJ LAWSON Nj. d., Professor of General and Pahoo-
gical Anatomy and Physiology.
Sam Amman, NJ D. Professor of Obstetrics and the Dis
of Women and Children.
Elisha Bartlett M. d., Professor of Theory and Practice
of Medicine.
f. L. Dudley, NJ D., Demonstration of Anatomy
The of full course is hundred and five dollars
invariably in advance of good and solvent banks
of the States whence the pupils The matriculation
and library ticket 70, par money The dissectng ticket
is $50. The graduation fee is $25 Clinical instruction
gratis the candidates for graduation. Boarding and
lodging ncsdinR Lights , airom ~ to s per week
LEXINGTON, KY, July !, lSl7-cp9t
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PRINTER,s JOINER.

WILLIAM INGMAN, Cabinet Maker Carpenter, and
w Printers Joiner, is prepared, short notice. u
make order printers furniture, for Office and bindery
Guiding gneys stands pressboards, cutting boards,
Venetian blinds, and other window ventilaors fur
nshed to order.
@ Shop 10th west, between Pennsylvania ave-
and l. street.
Orders left with b Homans auctoneer, or VIM. NOEL,
blindmaker, will be attended TO-
June l5-lawfw
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s.,,-,v.,.y R.th,nr at Pinsy Point, Maryland.

yv,IE Potomac Pavilion this lghtlnl watering place
| having been entirely refited and furnished anew Is
now open the reception and accommodation OF vsiles
Pney Point is situated the Potomac river, near i
month"; and commands view othe dcbouche of that noble
river into Chesapeake bay 1t is easy OF access being
about a hundred miles distant from Washington and Bal
,imore
The bathing this place is at all times perfectly saie
there no under-cuent and the invalid and oer. can
eniov surf bathing with the security New bathing
have been erected and every attention will be paid
10 The comfort and OF guests 10 the Invalid
this place presents pleasant for health and recrea-
ton. - ,r
The steamer Augusta leaves Washington every Monday
and Thursday O'Clock, m, for Pney Point, and re-
turning leaves on Wednesday and Saturday at a. m.
The steamer Columbia leaves Washington every We'd
nesday q, m Tor the Points returning leaves every
Sunday ut 6, a. m.
The steamer Oceoa leaves Washington every Sunday at
O'clock a. m, and every Thursday at O'Clock, p m
returning leaves the Point every "Wednesday and Saturday
mornings. 100 90
Board per month $50 90
Board per week SW
Board per day oo
Children and servants half price
HARDWOOD IL KELLER.
July l6-3tawtlstS
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M GREEN, .z..ctsonser.

GUNNER CLOTHING, SHIRTS. JEWELRY, &c; AT
y AUCTION.-On Saturday, the 18th instant shall sell
=, NV ,uction room Concert Hall, Browns HOTEL
pen9syvana avenue at o'clock, p. m, large lot OF
summer clothing such coats pants and vests NC
Aso Ten dozen fine linen bosom shirts, suspendsr &c
Aiso rne assortment OF jewelry, among which is one
GOLD lever watch Tobias's make, and lot of supe
ia faney soap to which will be added excellent
new leather trunks. n. rhEEN
hi, 10 Auetioneer.
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OF the Lnnd Sales I'm the apolis,
Fort Wayne, and Winanoc Districts In the state
OF Indiana.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sales of the lands in
~ the Miami cessions in Indiana, ordered by proca-
nation of the President of the United States, dated the
wentyh day May, 1877, to be held at the land office at
Indianapolis ON the sixth day of September 1877 at the
and at the land Office at Wnamac the 9th September.
second day OF July, 1877, declared be postponed until,
and to commence, the 10Th December ISl7 hereby
mence at the land Office az polls on Monday the
first day of May 1913 at the land office at Fort Wayne
Monday the 9Th day of May SfS and the land Office
Wnamnc on Monday the 10Th day of May, 1913.
Given under my hand, ut the City of Washington this
fourteenth day OF July, ammo Doinni 1SH
BY order of the President
RICHARD NJ. YOUNG,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
July l6-1awts.
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We have procured from the Treasury an Official
letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, in reply
to communication from the Hon. Mr.. Adams, Of Mis-
sssippi, which letter, with the table annexed are
given below 1t appears that the actual augmentation Of
receipts for duties for the first months and ten days
under the tariff of 1885, as compared with the same time
under the tariff of 1912, exceeds million of dollars
and that adding the duties the warehoused goods, the
total increase is nearly one million and half OF dollars
II appears also that the rate OF augmentation is progress
inc, and that MIR. Walkers estimate will be than
realized By the result
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, July 10, 1917
Sir The gross receipts from customs from the LIST Of
December 1885, to the 10th July, lS47, under the tariff
of 1885, compared with the same period OF the previous
year under the tariff of 1912, exhibits an increase OF the
tariff of 1916 of million and four thousand dollars
This is exclusive of the duties accrued on goods IN ware
house under the warehousng law, which IS nearly
half Million and will make the total augmentation OF
duties accrued during the first months and ten da
of the tariff of 1885, compared with the same time unded
the tariff of 1872 about one million and half Of dollars
Since my last letter to you, we have received returns
for the month of June and the first ter Jays oil july
which would seem to Indicate that the augmentation d
revenue rs still progressing:
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Secretary OF the Treasury.
Hon. S. ADAMS, Ponotoc, Miss.
Comparative statement of gross receipts from customs al It'd
ports the United States during the months OF Dectmt0S
Is4J AID 1886 and January July 49, 1876 and 1877 UNI
dor tbs rssDecfipe tariffs of 1872 aud 1916.
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NTOTICEThe bar fixtures and liquors and furniture of
IN the house known the Franklin Coffee House for
private sale. This house. old and well known stand and
has done good business offered for sale any
ponsibe person the favorable Application
be made TO the present proprietor
THOMAS BAKER.
N. b. All persons indebted me- If they have honesty
enough, will please call and settle their accounts without
delay and any holding claims against the subscriber
will please present them for payment Immediately.
July l5-eolwif T. b.
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i been unavoidably detained from Baltimore (vhere his
has bcen beyond all doubt unprecedented) and
accommodate the citizens OF Washington and
vicinity, informs those who suffering the ortures Of
pain, aboring under chronic affections that
the proof by experiment may convince them that
theirs entirely hopeless after ALL He may be
ound Tor few days his Missouri avenue be-
tween ~ and 9Th streets, and after Monday the l9h
July l5--d6t~
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