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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06

Late neacs from the Canada Line. Dr., D.
Jayne-Dear Sir:-I am very glad to inform
you that your medicines are going very hs'
indeed. [ feel much encouraged from 'IT
good account get of all who are using them,
The Sanative Pills are selling beyond any
thing of the kind in the country. Every per-
son appears to praise them, as well as the q'p'
er medicines.
The Alternative is going very well, am
nearly out of the Tonic Vetmifuge, having on,
ly or 5 bottles left. The cali for ten d'ys
past has completely astonishedm me. The ho,.
Tonic is doing wonders here:--a gentleh'a'
whose head has been bald for rs or ~ years
has his hair nearly half an inch long, and nus
only used one bottle. My wife began to uso
the Hair Tonic shortly after ] received 1T, ~
prevent her hair from falling of,S' only useu ~
twice week. 1t not only stopped ner HAIR IRON on
falling off, but has produced new hair .llle,
inches long by the use ofthree bottles. I'e''
one is pleased with it, that has used it.; I'D
Yours, T. c. BUTLER
Derby Line, VT, Jan. 30, 1876. .r
AGENTs-J G. Bingham, st. Johnsputl
Plain; Jos. c. Fuller, Danville; Kttredge
Colby ,Lyndon;J. Jewett 81 Co., Barnet;SIrro"s
Il Jewett, Barton; j. X. Hutchins, Bath; huI,
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06

as the genuine Gen. Tom Thumb, that has
been to Europe, &c. The real Tom Thumb
came home passenger in the Cambria on the
goth of the last month The persons with the
Tam ThuuJ that was in this place fortnight
since told people, we understand, that he was
the genuine article, and he passed with some
people as such. He is said TO be curiosity,
but an imposition upon those who do not
know better ought not to be tolerated,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06

OTThe Freeman notices Gen. Tom THuu,b
exhibited at Montpelier a few days since, as
the real Gen. Tom Thumb-as we infer from
the notice We take it, that however much
Ola Tom Thumb the one travelling in this,state
now, may be, it is humbug to palm him off
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06

Coon The British Government have signi-
fed, by written communication which came
to the United States by the Cambria, that all
charges upon freight ofprovisions, &c, con-
tributcd in this country for the relief of the
sufferings ofthc poor of Ireland and Scotland,
win be paid from the Treasury Of Grcn. Bri-
tain
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06
T He G ALE I'D o N L A N.

THE LICENSE QUESTION. The few
returns we have of the vote on this question
last Tuesday, indicate that the state has gone
No License.
The storm the few days previous to the O.
lection and the blow the night before aud on
the day kept many people at home, "bIocked
up" consequently the vote is much lighter
than il otherwise would have been. The rel.
alive vote is probably nearly the same it would
have been had the weather been favorable
1t looks to as as if the State. had voted No
License, because several towns in this region
that gave mujorities for Licenses under the
County system have now given large No Ii
cense majorities. The new law meets with
the appreciation of many who thought the old
law inpoltic, even that of not few dealers
in spirit. Some drinkers too, in this town, we
are told, voted No License, men who wished
not to drink but who cannot resist the tempta
ton when it lis before them, and they want
spirit out of the way.
We would not say it was certain the vote of
the State is No License, but the influences
which actuate men in one place usually oper
ate more or less powerfully in other places,
therefore we infer that other portions of the
State have voted much the same way as this
has. We shall know the result for certainty
in the course ola few days.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06
SlG'a 5GZEL&T G1slJu&8a
S A T U RID DAY, VI ARC eli 6, ls47.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT

APPOINTMENTS BY The PRESIDENT.
The President has appointed and the Sen
ate confirmed the appointment of the follow
ing persons officers of Regiment TO be
raised in New England for the war;
FRAgHLIN PIERCE, of n Hampshire, Colo
mel of infantry:
ARNEn A. TmomrsoY, of Maine, Lit. Colonel
of infantry.
TRUMAN b. RANSOM, of Vermont, Major of
infantry.
This regiment, to be raised in New England,
is for the war, and those of our locofoco
friends who voted for annexation, and conse-
quently for the war, we shall expect to see en-
listing "with a rush There will not, proba.
bly,, be room for wings that did not want Tex
as or war to get it, to enter the ranks of the
Regiment in consequence of the mighty rush
there 'cW be among the locofocos Hope
there will be no crowding and quarreling as
to who shall be first
The appointment ofthe officers is political,
and of course, if Polk thinks none but locofo.
cos fit for officers he does not think any but
locofocos fit for soldiersor that others will en-
list under his partizan appointments!
EXPENSES OF THE WAR. Its said by
some that the u S. should lay hold of Mexi-
can territory to detray the expenses Of the
war. If we understand the matter, Mexico
has no public lands-no territory we could
get and sell from which to raise n cent. If we
get territory we must take it owned by private
individuals together with many of the owners
half lndicn and half Spanish-ignorant, la
zy, and bigoted-little better than mules,
though much lazier.
fthcn, we get such territory no money
could be raised from it to pay for the war:--nt
the hest, we should only add 4 patch on to
TeNas-eke out her dmensions-and who
will be beneftted' The U. States could not
sell the land. 1t would be individual, private
property, already occupied, or sequestered to
other than public uses
1t follows, then, that the people of the Uni
ted States must pay for the war, and ont of
their own pockets too, with no more prospect
of getting pay of Mexico than n man has of So
curing thousand dollar debt of supera,npo.
ted town pauper Indeed, the advoc otes Of
the war in Congress have talked some time of
getting only part pay of Mexico-thus sur.
rendering the early pretension of getting the
whole. Men do not make oh by going to
law and getting judgments against paupers,
nor can we by fighting Me xico for plunder.-
Rob beggar of his purse and what do you
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06

Total IO6--lS Gall locos) from the Free
States, and 90 from the Slave States.
Every Wing member was present and vo-
ted members (all locos) were absent
Every Wing member from the free states
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06

0PThe two remaining companies of Ve
Massachusetts Regiment embarked last %
turday.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06

u Congress must have adjourned by ~ o.
clock last Wednesday night, On the Satur-
day previous there was good deal of boys
play in the House respecting the amendments
to the Tariff Bill-members voting one minute
one way and the next minute directly the re-
verse. The Correspondent of the Atlas re-
marks:-"It may now be put down as a "fixed
fact that the Tariff will not be modified in any
form at this session. 1t was not designed by
the administration that it should be- Mr.
Walkers recommendations were concocted
to operate upon Pennsylvania, Louisiana and
other sections, without any intention to afford
them substantial relief 1t is the fraud of the
last campaign over again-the Kane letter in
figures,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06

~ Benton has made speech against Cal
houn and Calhoun in reply says that there was
not anything in Benton's speech worthy of
note except the admission by Benton that the
war was unPOpular ooHh Mepeople,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-03-06

JThe Boston Atlas speaks confidently of a
right result in New Hampshire next Tuesday.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27
FROM MEXICO.

By the way Of San Luis we have the
Mexican accounts, undoubtedly, of the re-
cent attack upon the rear guard of Col.
May, in the mountain pass between Monte
Morelos and Linares.
"In my official communication Of yeser-
day informed your Excellency that one
hundred and seven Americans had procee-
ded through the defies Of Morelos, and
occupied Galena on the 9Th. The inhabi-
tants of San Pedro, however, irritated at
the boldness of lhe invaders, prepared to
attack them on their march at one Of those
points which am informed are calculated
TO repel with success, any enemy. Accor-
dinghy, they attacked them to-day, at ii
O'Clock, A. NJ, short distance from the
village of San Pedro. having only force
of twenty-five men and boys. With hardly
any arms but stones they succeeded in des-
iroying the whole party, as am informed
Eleven of The enemy, who re,reated TO.
wards the town. were apprehended by the
inhabitants, and these forward under the
proper guard, to headquarters"
The Governor of the States Of Zaca
teeas and Durongo appear to be hostile to
Santa Anna, and have refused TO comply
with his demand to place all the ordinary
and extraordinary resources of those States
al his disposal.
The Mexican editors appear to be per-
fectIy well acquainted with every move.
ment of our troops
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27
From the Boonville Observer, Extra.
Pierce's Hotel, Boonville, !
LII IN too


DEAR SIa-l arrived at Independence
Feb. l7'h, having left Santa Fe Jan. l4,h.
i847. As news is very scarce, send you
copy OF an extra printed in Santa Fe.
Jan. list, in which you will find an account
Of BATTLE, fought between the Ameri
can Volunteers and party OF Mexican
soldiers, near Ell Passo, on Christmas day
last. After left Santa Fe met some
Mexicans near the outer settlements, who
informed me Col. Donphan marched on
Immediately and took possession Of Ell Pas
so Dec 98th, 1916, without having met with
further opposition.
The day | left Santa Fe $50 men Of Maj
Clark's Artillery took their departure to
join Col. Donphan. They took with
them pieces cannon, and are commanded
by Capt. Weghman under Maj. Clark, OF
ST. Louis. Col. u. will 60 on TO Chhua-
hua as soon rs they shall arrive.
The Mexicans have been very troublesome
recently. Quite an extensive plan for the
retaking OF Santa Fe has just been discov-
cred. A great number Of the leading Mex.
leans have been arrested and tried Tor re.
belion. Some have been released, others
condemned-whlle a few escaped and have
fled to the south. More trouble was antici.
pated. Col. Price is very strict and on the
lookout.
You may look for an express in few
days, was to leave on the 18th January
Yours, very respectfully,
B. F. COONS, of ST. Louis, Mo
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27
MILITIA LAWS,

The Legislature did at least one good
act, during its ninety-three days session,
by abolishing the old militia system. They
amended the old law, so as to leave it op.
tonary with the citizens to muster or not;
those who desire to muster can form
themselves into volunteer companies, elect
their officers, and muster TO their hearts
content-the State furnishing arms, militia
ry books, music, musical instruments, &C.;
and those who do not desire'to muster, are
exempted, by the payment Of an annual tax
of twenty cents. This tax goes into
the State Treasury, and constitutes sepa.
rate fund, designated as the Military Fund,
and goes to the purchase of books, instru.
ments, &C.. for the use of the volunteer
companies-and in case it should accumu.
mulate SO as to justify it, the law provides
for the establishment of Military School,
to educate such of our youth as desire to
become proficient in the art of war. We
copy the following sections of the law, for
the benefit of those who may desire to pay
the tax rather than muster this year:
Sec. no. Every person who may wish to
avail himself of the benefit OF this act, and get
an exemption from the performances of military
duty during the year lS47, may do so by causing
himself to be assessed to the amount Of the com>
mutation fee, which the assessor, on application
OF such person, shall assess. and the collector
shall collect and pay over as other State revenue
is assessed, collected and paid over.
Sec. al. 1t shall be the duty of each assessor
during the present year, from the time he may be
furnished with this act, 10 explain to each able
bodied free white male citizen, over the age OF
eighteen, and under forty five, the provisions of
this law in relation TO exemptions for the present
year, and to assess him as aforesaid If he requests
it, and to give him a certificate OF such fact,
which certificate Of assessment shall be an ex.
emption from the performance Of military duty
during the present year.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27
rAyETTE-THE CORPORATION.

FAIETIE-lHE COhrOnh AAON'
What has become of the Corporate pow.
ers of this goodly town. We have heard
nothing of its sayings and doings for
long time-,hough we occasionally hear
and daily see matters that very properly
come under its Jurisdiction, and which
might be remedied, much to the conve-
niencc and comfort of the citizens gener-
ally. Our streets are now, and have been
all winter, in a miserable condition-aI-'
mos, impossible for gentlemen, and wholly
so for ladies. Much Of this could have
been avoided, by proper steps on the part
of the Corporation--and we do hope, du.
ring the approaching spring and summer,
something will be done to improve their
condition. Every person who owns prop.
erty on the square and principal streets.
ought to make good substantial sidewalks
fronting their lots. A law should be passed
taxing the property sufficiently to construct
the side. walk, and leave it conditional with
the owners 10 make the walks themselves,
or pay the taxes, and then the Corporation
could make them. Those who do not own
property, should also be taxed, and the
money appropriated to the improvement Of
the Streets
1t would enhance the value of property
if the streets were thus improved, beautify
the town, and add much TO the comfort and
convenienceaaof the citizens. If this mat.
ter be properly taken hold Of by autumn
we can have good sidewalks through the
business part Of the town, so that persons
who are compelled or desire to 60 out, can
do so with more comfort and less exposure.
We hope the Corporation will wake up
and take the matter in hand; an energetic,
judicious course will accomplish it, and
when the comforts and benefits are seen
and felt, we are sure no one will regret the
cost.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27
N Wn. F. s sw,pa.nn, Secretaries.

In the Senate on the LIST instant the ar
my-,en regiment bill-passed-39 to 8.
Secretary Walker sent in bill recon.
mending tax on tea and coffee, and an in
crease of duty on sugar and iron, and OF
5 per cent on cottons; also reduction on
some other articles.
In the House a resolution passed calling
for dispatches from Gen. Taylor. Reso-
lutions of thanks to Gen. Taylor and the
army under his command, for the Monte
rey victory, also passed the House.
The 100000 bill granting Mr.. Polk
that sum) was postponed for the present.
ARMY BILL.--The ten regiment bill has
passed both Houses, and has no doubt ere
this become law.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27

The New Orleans papers of the Sd, have
further accounts from Mexico.
IL is reported that Sana Anna has been
assassinated!
The Mexican Congress have resolved TO
raise Sl5,0O0,000 by mortgage of church
property. This created tremendous ex-
citement among the priests and their
friends. The churches had been shut up.
Every thing in Mexico breathes resis-
lance to the United States.
1t is said that Santa Anna was shot by
instigation of some of his own troops be.
cause he favored the opposition Of the
clergy TO taxing the church property.
Trade at Tampico was described as dull
and the market ovcrstocked with most
kinds Of merchandise.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27

rom their ranks came forward waving a
black flag in his hands, but hilted within 100
steps Of our line. Thomas Caldwell, our
interpreter, rode out to meet him. The
Mexican with the black flag Of defiance de-
manded that the Commander should come
into their camp and speak to their General.
The reply was, elf your General wants to
see our Commander let him come here"
d" We shall break your ranks then, and take
him ,herc," was the retort of the Mexican.
" Come and take him." said our interpreter,
unwlt,ingly using the phrase OF the Spar.
tan at Thermopyln. GA curse on you,
prepare Tor a CHARGE" cried the Mexican. .
I" We give no quarters and ask none," and
waving his black flag gracefully over his
head, galloped back towards the enemy's
line. Their charge was made by the Ora.
goons from their right, directed upon our
left flank, bringing our detachment into the
closest fire. Their infantry with one how.
itzer with them at the same time attacking
our RICH, flank.
Their charge was handsome one, but
was too well, too coolly met to break our
line. After their fire had been spent, their
front column being at abou, 100 steps from
the front Of our flank, our line poured vol.
ley into them which being a lew times re.
peated, created such havoc in their columns,
that their forces wheeled to the left, retreat.
ing from our fire, and in their flight made
an attack on the provision train. Here
they met very warm reception and were
soon compelled TO fly in all directions and
in the utmost confusion. Their infantry
having been put to fligh! the Howard com
pany, under the command OF Lieutenant N.
Wright, taking advantage Of the panic
charged upon and took their CANNON
from them-this was soon mapned by the
artillery detachment, under Lit. Kribben, in
Col. Mitchel's escort. The enemy had by
this time fed, leaving their Arms, Baggage
Provisions and other stores on the field o.
battle.
A small body OF Mounted Men under the
command of Capt. Reid had BY this time
gathered together in line and CHARGED
UPON the ENEMY, pursuing them into
the Mountains, where they sought refuge.
The number Of their dead is said to be al
least 80, that of their wounded was Sigh
as far as ascertained. Had we q single
piece of cannon with US they would have
lost more Of their men, but having no Az
tillery on our side we had to act as infan
try until we got possession Of the howize
so CALAMITY captured by the Howard com
pany.
We lost not a single man and had bu
seven slightly wounded-we took eigh
prisoners, six of whom died last night. Thus
ended the BATTLE Of the BRAClTO, tbs
first battle OF the ARMY Of the WEST
and as bravely fought by our men as ever
was fought at any engagement.
i We have reason 10 believe that there is
more in store for US.
C. H. KRIBBEN.
LIST Lieut.. Mo. Light Artillery.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27

NAVIGATION REsUMED.-The steamer
Amelia, Capt. MILLER, came up on Wed.
nesday, and will leave Glasgow, for ST.
Louis, on this Saturday morning. The
river is in tolerable good condition for
boating.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27

HEMP.--We are glad to see that hemp
is on the rise. 1t has gone up fifty cents
per hundred in the last week, and now
readily commands SO so per hundred
and we have heard of offers of 81 rs
being declined.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27

KENTUCKY SENAToR.--The Legislature
succeeded. on the 18th, in elec,ing Sena-
tor to take Mr.. Morehead's place. On the
Goth ballot, Judge Underwood was elected
by the following vote: Underwood "a,
Metcalfe Is. M'Afee 80.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27

MICHIGAN SENATOR. Felch has
been elected to the u S. Senate in place Of
Mr.. Woodbridge.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-27
LIST Lieut.. Mo. Light Artillery.
Santa Fe, Jan. 1st. l847.
FROM THE ARMY AND MEXICO.

lSt Lieut.. MO. Llght ArHHery.
Santa Fs, Jan. 1st. le47.
FROM THE ARMY AND MEXICO.
The U. 8. steamship Alabama arrived at
New Orleans on the morning of the I'd
inst, from Brazos Santiago, which place
she left on the 3lst ult
The Pcayune mentions having received
letters from Mr.. Lumsden and Mr.. Halle.
The latter states that the regiment of Fri
files" had been dismounted; and, further,
that Col. Harvey has been arrested by
Gen. Scott for disobedience of orders and
was TO be tried Immediately by court
martial.
Mr.. Halle writes from the Rio Grande,
near Palo Alto, on the 25,h ult., in which
he states that Gen. Worth is quite unwel,
but still able to give orders. He has be.
tween two and three thousand men with
him--the pick Of the army.
Gen. Scott and men still remained at
Brazos, but was thought would sail in few
days for Tampico. The news that Gen.
TAYLOR had returned from Victoria to Mon
terey, is confirmed. He is to remain al
the latter place in command of the volun-
eers. His orders to this effect proceed
from Gen. Scott, who now holds the chief
command.
The vessels with the lst Regiment Penn
sylvania volunteers on board had arrived
off the Brazos--al well.
From Tampico we have dates to the Goth
ult., brought by Maj. Morris. He informs
US that Gen. Patterson arrived there on the
23d with $500 men. Gems. Twiggs, Quit
man and Pillow were along--troops all in
good health.
The steamer Cincinnati was lost on the
night of the 22d ult., about 25 miles to the
northward of Tampico. The had on board
two companies of troops and two nine
Founders, and was bound on an expedition
against Soto la Marin. Swo soldiers and
the two pieces of cannon were lost. The
vessel was sold as she lay high and dry for
$50.
Santa Anna has Withdrawn about Is, 900
marched towards the city of Mexico, there
being some affairs requiring his presence.
1t was reported at Tampico that imme-
diately after the evacuation of Victoria by
our troops, possession was taken Of the
place by 500 Mexican cavalry; but this is
denied at the Brazos.
The opinion is almost universal that
movement is now to be made against Vera
Cruz Ii is understood that that place is
to be invested both by land and water.
Gen. Worth and his command arrived at
the Brazos on the 23d ut.. by way of Ca.
margo. The Galveston News says that
Gems. Scott and Worth are to have CON-
mand of the main and regular army, which
is now concentrating at Tampico or at
some place in the neighborhood.
Gen. Wool was in command at Saltilo
or in the neighborhood, retaining his orig-
nal force, 5000 men. He was encamped
on an elevated and commanding position
ten miles to the south of Saltillo, on the
road to San Luis Potosi. This place is
called Buena Vista, and gives Gen. Wool,
with battery of twelve pieces of ord
nance, command of The only passable route
to and from San Luis. His orders are TO
maintain his position.