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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-08-14

Observation-Disclosures" Polk 5
hired slandercrs ofthc people call those Mcx-
loans who thinl. Fu~rEEv rmorsAvD LIVES al.
ready sacrificed, and Eroury MILLIONS or DOL
LARS expended, on our part, enough, and that
this shedding OF blood and expenditure of
treasure were never necessary in order to live
in peace with Mexico.
".un,icaaS'' Who but your President Polk,
who gave the enemy their leader, and thirty
old experienced officers to drill his soldiers;
''.McricaaS!' Who but that party which
supports the man who has thus Generated the
enemy, and who go in fer distributing haf
mHijon IF doliors 'ccotly, in the enemy S
country, and giving them Just the "aid and
comfort they most need in their present pow
crty, and furnishing them with the means of
continuing the war an indefinite period Of
time
We know ornonc who arc more AEIjcan
than Jimmy Polk and the papers and party
supporting him. If there are such we should
like to know it,
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DRowNrp-Ot Littleton, the Goth ult, Charles
Abbot Allen, son of Mr. Ethan Allen, formerly
Of North Danvillc. The boy was sitting upon
a rock by the river from which he slipped in
unperccivcd by persons near by. His body
was found an hour or two afterwards.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-08-14

GROWING DESPERATE. The great
aim of the Tscusury-fcd Polk press now is, to
make out the chasing of Mcxicans a thousand
miles into their country (when they have not,
nor never would dare, TO set II hostile foot on
our SOLD by our army, like the defence of our
country when the British invadedit and call
those who do not say amen to this war ofnva-
sion, like many of the leading Polk mcn-Bu-
chanan, Hubbard, and Mr. Folks District at.
torncy Of Vcrmont-.tcdcraiists. If the Mex
lean war is not like both of the wars Of Eng
land upon us-an aggressive war-wc do not
know how war could be moro like thrm-
and TO advocate such a war is doing just as
the Tories did in the Revolution, and the
ultra fedcrolsts in the last war: it is justifyng
and sustaining war of invasion. Buchanan,
Hubbard, S.c-"Old blue lights" now the
loudcst for Folks war, act perfectly consistent
with the Tory doctrine pre- valent in the Rcvo-
luton and their own conduct in taking sides
with England in the last war. No Republic
can, no disciple Of the school of Madison can
sanction n war of invasion-but Buchanan and
old ultra tGderalists can do so with perfect
consistency of character, and at the same time
be good locofocos.
We challenge the whole battalion of Polk
Editors to bring forth a single item ofcvidence
from the Republican Fathers of our Country
sanctoning war of inyusion--or, if they
please, war like MIR Polk's upon Mexico
They can find such evidence only in the con-
duct Of the Torics, who favored Great Britain
in the Revolution, ard in that Of the Chart
ford Convention Fedcralists" of the last war.
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Only about three weeks intervene before
our annual Election will arrive. Arc you all
ready; Are you organi1cd--or rather, has cv.
cry WING resolved himself into "A committee
to do his whole duty preparatory to the clcc.
ton The locoioco party leaders are unusu-
ally busy, and if by any means they can keep
the Wings quiet they hope to steal the march
of us, aud get what they can. That they are
organized, and laboring with the utmost dill
gcncc, we have not doubt; but all We ask Of
the Wings is, to arouse and do their duty, and
Poltism will fare as usual in Vermont, and
receive its dcscrts-bc laid dead, for one year,
Mt least
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The following statement of Mr. Websers self contra
dicton is not striking than the gave yester-
dayof his having insisted, in his Philadelphia speech,
the necessity of providing supplies for soldiers
and seamen, engaged in war; and OF his
hggng in his Springfield speech about stopping the sup
plies:
From the Albany Gay Patriot
MEssRs EDIToRs: In Mr. Webser's late speech in the
Massachusetts Convention, in column published
we find the following sentiments 81 say that in my judy
ment after the of 1916 and the battle of San Jacinto
Merico had regard Texas provinces
She had power in Texas but it entirely at the dis
position of those ho Tired in it, They made government
Tor themselves This country acknowledged that govern
foreign States acknowledged that government; and
think, in fairness and honesty admit that in $780,
Al AZ and 43, Isras Independent STATE of the
Union. do not admit therefore, that it any just
ground of complaint the part of erico, that the United
States ANNEXED Ierds to themselves"
In another column of the speech find the follow
ing Sir have alluded the declaration of Mr. Calhoun
that there had been annexation of Texas there would
have been now choose say, sir that agree
in your sentiment expressed your focibe way in your
place in the House of Representatives that the direct
qence of the act nquy in the annexation of Ieras the
IN which engaged"
Now, Messrs Editors, what is the conclusion be de-
duced from two not the first clearly
show that Mexico had just claim upon Texas the time
OF annexation and that Texas had the full and unonbted
right herself the United States and the United
States to receive bert Does not the second prove that
nexation the of prior just on
the of the United States and unjust the part of
Mexico! DO not both prove that there inquiiy
towards Mexico? What, then can Mr. Webster mean by
styling the act act Of iniquy? His conclusions appa
renly opposed to his premises, but they in
reality In still another paragraph of his Speech
find the solution of the difficulty. Mr. Webster says, ''My
opposition Ito annexation) founded this ground that
never would and should and say now, never
will, and never shall for any further annexation" What
then, become of the grandoquent speeches Of Messrs
Tombs, Stephens, Berren and others in Georgia, who de-
nounced the damnaby unjust to the Mexicans
when, 10 and behold! the godike Daniel has sgnay
buked their ignorance showed they barking up the
wrong tree, and ncontesaby proved it act of nquiy
towards Mexico but alone inquitous the United States
of the norta consoling doctrine for Georgia, truly. Get
on the stump more, Messrs Tombs, Stephens. and
Berrien, and preach it, JUNIUS.
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The wings have carried the State The "New York
Journal OF Commerce." of Wednesday afternoon says
that they shave carried all the State officers and both
branches of the Legislature by large majorites IA full
Senate elected this year, agreeaby to the amended
constitutional The number of votes polled is unusually
small In this city only about 10000, out of total of
than $4,000 legal voters Thousands of democrats
who dissatisfied with the Syracuse nominations,
did vote at ALL and went so far, in their hatred
Of hunkersm, as TO vote the wing ticket house d.
vided against itself cannot stand"
The wing majority in the city OF New York is about
1901.
ave think it probable (says the Journal Of Commerce)
the wing majority in the State Certainly on comptroer
is 10000 or 80, OOO."
SENATE.-Whg senators elected in each of the four
districts OF this city, viz, William Hall, ]. L. Lawrence
Samuel Frost, and VIM. s. johnson. Also d. A. Bokee
whig in Kings also wings in Albany, Erie and generally
far as heard from.
3p DIST 4rH DIST 5rH 6rH
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BY the President OF the United States OF America
-M-.- A PROCLAMATION. . ~ m

w STATES q he s,ih Of MY issq.aad ,sisA hun.
act entitled AN act concerning discriminating duties Of
san saa Sn @
sat- ssos sv being given TO e. Of
nation that discriminating duties of tonnage Inn
post are imposed Or levied In the port. Of the said
hs sss %hG lily belonging
merchandise imported into the same from the United
ssis sns % s he
sgp duties t Of tonnage and mpost within
tnued 50 far as respects the vessel. Of the said foreign ma
,on s and a the p produce msnuacre Or msrchandise Inn
oregn nation, from any other foreign country; the said
suspension to take effect from the time Of such notification
continue long the reciprocal exemption Of vessels be-
longing citizens Of the United States their cargoes,
And whereas satisfactory evidence has lately been re-
ceived by from his Majesty the Emperor Of Bfaz,
as h & os 81 %
ports of Brazil upon vessels wholly belonging to citizens Of
the United States and upon the produce manufactures
and from any foreign country whatever than levied
Brazilian ships and their cagoes in the ports under
Now therefore, JAMES X Polk, President of the Uni
ted States Of America, do hereby declare and pocam
duties tonnage and pos within the United State are
and shall be, suspended and discontinued, far re-
specs the vessels of Brazil and the produce
and merchandise imported into the United States in tho
from Bs any 1h foreign s AIRY na
mentioned and to continue thenceorwnrd. long the
reciprocal exemption of the vessels Of the United States,
and the produce, manufactures, and imported
into Brazil in the same aforesaid shall be continued
the part of the government of Brazil.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington this
fourth day Of November in the year of our Lord one
second of the Independence Of the United States
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President,
JAMES BUCHANAN,
Secretary Of State.
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From the Phila.) Spirit of the Times
Our COuntry's Wars.

The wars of our country cannot fail to be popular
there is about the people of this country native and
naturalized, real attachment to it, mpusive patriot
ISM which makes them ready avenge its wrongs and TO
assert its rights even the loss of blood and treasure
Blood is freely bestowed, money even yet more literally,
for such purpose and opposition to country when
thus engaged brings with It an universal odum which
must sink those embarked in it. Major Noah, of the
oldest and best American editors, thus speaks the sub
ject:
"What prevented De Witt Clinton, with all his admitted
Abilities his gigantic mind and rrepayable services the
State, reaching the presidency? He opposed the of
1872 and united with his political opponents Who after
him escape similar fate under similar circumstances
We rnes this subject though having interest in
the result We wish to see sensible men act like sensible
and PROSTATE rising generations spnging into power like
young Hercules Why insist upon feeble hands still
tanning the staff of power We may struggle and struggle
retain power with occasional but there is
enemy which finally must overpower usdeath. The
sovereignty in the peoperulers and leaders al
ways make them 'hewers of wood and drawers of
and this progressive age the young. the ardent the
tive and the laborious will control the desnies Of
party and the destines of the country by their numerical
strength We endeavor to regulate where cannot
CONTROL and strive to prepare that class Of our eowctizens
for possessing and holding the high offices OF the country,
by education, sound principles honest industry and
perate habits These acquired let them rule and the
republic is safe.
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the question. The exports for the month of October
80, $3.50 barrels.
The supply of wheat is moderate and prices firm Sales
prime white Genesee 81 ~ 81 so; inferior western
~ 70 northern rye has advanced to % 80 100
delivered Barley is and higher sales S7A 80
northern oats dull 50 There is
movement In con-sales mixed rs II cents flat
and round yellow 76a 10 Exports for the month
corn 80 1856 bushels; wheat l2.47O; barley, 4O5l oats,
prime. $40 80; country beef prime and mess So 50
~ 90 Ohio lard in demand 81 cts, tierces 10 lOi
cts bbs kegs, ii cents Ohio hams "a cents Dew rotted
hemp $40 $50, months. Western hons a 10 c,s
Rice in demand, - s5i - 37A cash. Ohio clover seed
81 60 200 hhds Kentucky tobacco, for export Al cents
Wool has advanced for pulled and fleece The stock is
declining and arrivals small. An auction sale of l2ll
bales Mediterranean well attended and sold at ia
The quotation for Saxony fleece is As 80 cents
full blood, 80 40 cents; do, 3s 36 cents No
pulled, % a 81 cents.
Freghs continue dull i'd for square cotton to Liverpool
Flour Is Cd, nominal. Havre I'd. square cotton.
The stock market has presented material change
The scarcity of money towards the close of the month had
adverse influence The Alabama State interest is pay
able to-day the Phoenix Bank The quotations of the
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Mr.. Wisencr's Rcsolution--Mr. Msrtin's speech.
We invite the attention Of reade rs to the admirable
speech OF the Hon Barclay Martin opposition to the
resolution of Mr. Wsener for the exclusion OF the editor
publisher and reporter of the Union from the floor of the
House II gives much satisfaction to know that Mr.
Martin has spoken the sentiments of the entire cnocr
tic party on this subject Sustained, feel we ar
by the unbiased minds of all parties. can look with
perfect Indifference upon the mpotent assaults OF the
Representative from Bedford" The fact that he pro-
posed himself to withdraw the resolution satisfies us that
he had become convinced that he could look for
port in his crusade against the freedom of the press and
that he forced to abandon his position BY an indg
nant public opinion, terrible TO him were the Amer-
hosts the panic stricken citizens of Mexico when
Scott marshaled his forces in front of that distracted
city.
No who has read the Union since the introduction
of his resolution, will be at any loss te appreciate the
utter himsness OF his preext for proposing to Withdraw
It Who but "the Representative from Bedford" could
nave discovered that have explained away the o6en-
sve character of our original article! Explained il
away indeed!-we have repeated day by days and a.
long as there is party which sides with the enemy,
shaii continue to denounce it as foul party" Any
one, whose sense flows in stream not too shallow to
1oat the smallest mnnow would readily understand our
alluslon IN speaking Of this foul party" We have no
idea that there another member in the legislature other
than the Representative from Bedford" who would
have rsked his character for intelligence by placing such
construction original article as he did His sen.
sbility, or something which we do not comprehend,
hurried him into position, from which he now seeks to
withdraw under pretext poor his original attack
was weak. But we leave him in the hands Of Mr. Mar
tin, and ask for his able vndcaion OF our
rights and position careful perusal. SgB6
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From our B.lt,mor. Correspondent.

BALTIMORE November 49, p. m.
The nsws by the French seamer-Brcs triaiIHe mar
kets, and the effect of the steamers neos, &c.
The by the French arrived here last night
by telegraph for the Union but hour
warded for last nights paper
The trial of Birch Tor conspiracy to defraud the Me-
chancs Bank, is still progressing and will probably
Py the court for many days to come The trial attracts
much attention.
The MARKETs.-The by the French steamer Phia.
delpha has had effect the Baltimore market
mains unsettled, and if anything duler than it yes
terday Small sales of Howard brands amounting
in all to about 500 barrels made yesterday morning
SO l2at which there some buyers and not many sell
Dealers generally disposed hold off for the Gale
donias advices. There sales of City Mills -four yes
teay So 49, which price there sellers, but few
buyers; asking So Is. Rye -four is held at S.
andcom meal at So 80.
The receipts grain moderate Small sales of good
to prime red wheat at 125 100 white do l2S
1873 cents; and family -four lbs 1873 White
is selling at 66 6S cents and yellow GO 10
Oats selling 80 Al cents and rye So SO cents per
bushe Sales making ofwhiskey at 20 a 80 cents in
hhds and barrels.
At New York, this morning, dealers were awaiting the
receipt Of the Caledonias due Boston
The market is therefore unsettled There is no arked
change in -four since yesterday in request for home
and the market There is also increased
demand for shipment. Small sales of Genesee SO $50
SO GA Southern is held sc GIL and Ohio ut S6 IS
Corn meal at SO Is per Dbl.
Wheat is in good demand, with sales of prime Genesee
at 100 cents red do 100 1876 and mixed 1888 cents
Corn is dull with moderate sales of mixed rs cents
and yellow at IS IS cents Oats also heavy and held
46 cents. Rye is in good demand at So SO cents per
bushel.
Cotton dull and sales very small yesterday quota
tons. Sales of whskey in bbls. at 30 a3l cents.
AT Philadelphia, this morning, the French steamers
news had no effect upon the -four market Dealers
anxiousy awaiting the of the Caledonia Small sales
of flour at SO 80 $6 IS, and the market dull Corn meal
80 37h.
There Is change in the grain market; receipts and
supply very light Good to prime red wheat 1873 I35
white do las a l50 cents.
White and yellow rs 10 cents oats 46 cents rye
90 cents
Provisions less inquired for Groceries unchanged The
supply of fish small and fair demand Tobacco is selling
moderately steady prices Nothing doing in cotton
dealers holding off. Whskey q a 30 cents.
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VIZ b. TODD to his customers generally, and
wv to the ladies particularly, that he has received
large and very handsome selection of fine fur articles
the fashionable styles and superior workmanship
which he has ready for their inspection and which
he invites the attention Of all who may desire TO purchase
such rich, durable. truly comfortable, and seasonabe ad-
ditions to til cir wardrobe.
His assortment comprises mufs, boas, vctorines &C..
Splendid black lustred Lynx
Stone Martin
Russian Fitch
Kamschatka Bear
Natural Gray Lynx
Siberian Squirrel
Blue Genet, &C., &c
Misses and chidens mus great variety, and at very
reduced prices.
Also, an invoice of pure white swansdown trimming
which will be sold either by the skin or single yard
WIN. B. TODD
Halter and dealer in caps and furs, Concert Hall
Buildings Pennsylvania avenue.
Nov S-eod2w& lawtlJan.if
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Communicated.
To The Editor of tie Union

To the Editor of the Union:
have observed for several days in the city young
who has lost arm, and is permanently deprived
OF the use OF the other, by wounds received in the
battle of Buena Vista His name Is Joseph D. Ward,
and he born and raised in Alexandria. He went to
Kentucky some six years ago, and worked indusrousy
at his trade, (cabnetmaking) from which he derived
comfortable support; but in 1916 fired with patriots
ZEAL and volunteered in Capt Joyner's company from
Covington, KY, and the 9th of June mustered
into the service at Louisville Being young, bold, and
hardy, while in Mexico he undertook and successfully
achieved what many had shruhk from He escaped I'M
til the memorable engagement of the 22d and 23d Febu
airy last, when he fell entirely disabled for life, on the
same field which has drunk the blood of YELL of Mckee,
of Hardin, and of Clay He has means, and unless
something is done for him, he must be dependent on
charity. Cannot the government afford him some en-
poynent' Has he not claim upon it Let us not say
that government cannot provide for all who have been
wounded in battle. Let remember that the number of
those who have been wholly disabled is comparatively
small, and let many of those be provided for
receive the assistance of their country for the manten
OF whose honor in distant land, they have been
deprived of the means OF making honorable support
II we cannot do all we would, let us do all
CHARITY.
WAsuINCToM Nov D 1Sl7
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CAsE's CARD SrNNER.-The New York Tribune describes

CHAsE's CARD SrINNERThe New York Tribune describes
a curious and valuable invention, follows:
SIN the exhibition Castle Garden appears very
pretending looking machine called Chases Card Spinner
(he property of Mr.. George Law of Baltimore which, be-
fore long, probably destined to make considerable noise
in the manufacturing world Chases Card Spinner
cotton any yarn with wool other fbrous substance and
eectualy 10 deceive the most experienced
spinner, if deception intended but the contrary is
the fact the introduction of the cotton is the great advan
tage claimed by the inventor BY it the yarn said TO be
stronger, even easier to work, won't shrink, and
makes cloth twice durable if of all wool This IL
done at less labor and with fewer hands, and with less
than at present; take 1t way will, an ad
vantage presents ITSELF
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, ls47.

Hon. j. w Huntington United States Senator from Con-
nectcut died at his residence Norwich of sudden
attack of Inflammation of the bowels Monday evening
Gov Bissel whg will appoint his to hold office
till the meeting of the Legislature in May. Judge Hunng
tons term would have expired in 1851
The two most prominent candidates for the station
Mr. Strong of Norwich, and Hon Truman Smith, member
Of Congress for the Liich6eld district Both wing
yer and men OF talent and responsibility. Mr. Suong's
residence in the same section OF the State with the deceased
Senator may perhaps determines the choice of the governor
in his favor.-N y Journal of Commerce
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To the Editor of the Union :


Sir: The "whig oracle" is getting extremely rabid
upon the Mexican war; the So as our gallant army
is victorious in every battle, One would suppose this
continued "gnawing at the file" would blunt the editors
teeth little but their appetite to grow by what
feeds Perhaps consciousness that their editorials
upon the detesed and despsel by every indi-
vdua in the army, from the chief the subatern makes
them desperate For want of patriotism they scout al
every victory and them forsooh for want of generosity
would suppress all knowledge and freedom that is to fol-
low.
We have wish or design reply to their lutestrins
arguments whered logic, but commend the following
sublime passages to their earnest consideration They
from living poet, whose and fame-omnscient
as the editors are-will readily occur to them
"War must be
While men are what they while they have bad
Passions to be reused up; while ruled by men;
While all the powers and treasures OF a land
Are at the beck of an ambitious crowd
While injuries can be inflicted,
Insults be offered yea, while rights worth
Maintaining, freedom keeping, or life having
Continue and the need for remain.
And yet all war shall cease"
81 love my God, my country, kind, and kin,
Nor would see dog wronged of his bone
My country! if wretch should e'er arise
Out OF thy countless sons, who would curtail
Thy freedom, dim thy glory-whie he lives,
May all earh's people curse him (; for, of all,
Hast thou secured the blessing and if one
Exist who would not for liberty
Be he, too cursed living and when dead,
Let him be buried downward, with his face
Looking to hell and DER his coward grave
The hare skulk in her FORM" ~
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The Hons Dixon II. Lewis, VIM r. King, and A. P. Bag
by among the arrivals of this week in city Mr.
Bagby and family arrived from Washington Thursday
evening We have heard what stay Mr. Bagby makes
in city, but understand he will soon leave for Tus
caloosa Col King will leave to-day for Selma. Mr. Lewis
left Thursday for his plantation in Lowndes Both
the last named gentlemen appear to be in good health
Montgomery (Aia) Flag.