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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
MHAT TnE PEOPLE SAY!

The result of the elections in the Southern
and Western States affords the most crafty
inc evidence that Mr. Polk aud his Mexican
War are beginning to he properly apprCcla-
ted even in those sections of the Union. A
moug the first TO urge on hostiIities and fore
most TO rush to the field, they lave, after n
year or two experience of the beauties of
Polkcry and the benefits aud blessings of
w0r-got Il enough of both. Officers and
soldiers who have been fighting in Mexico,
have "secn the elephant" and returned
those WHO went out as wings, better wings
than before; and those who went out locos-
heartily ashamed oflheir President and their
party. mall the States where elections have
been held, the war has been the greatest
questionable wings taking issue against and
the lOcos in favor oft. Such was the case
in the free State Of indiana, where the wings
have gained two or three Members of Con
wess. So it was in the States Of North Car
DINA and Alabama, where Il similar gain has
been made, and also in Tennessee, the home
of Mr. Polk, where u Wing Governor has
been elected 10y an unexpected and decisive
majority. In view of these cheering results,
let us hear no more from the Polk press of
the North about the "Popu,ariy" and JuSticc
II the wHr-aud let no honest man of any
party fear to take issue boldly and fearlessIy
against it, ifthcre have been any such here
loiorc, who from ANY cause have failed to
express their deep adherence of it, and its
authors. The question is now settled that
an unjust and aggressive war like that which
Mr Polk is wuging against Mexico. will not
he countenanced by the moral sentiment of
|hc counry.-DOrcr enquirer.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

CGncCr, ScrofWia and G0itre Annie cxperi.
'nce has proved that no combination of medi.
cine has ever been effectual in REMOVING
the above diseases, as JOyne's Alternative. II
has effected cures that have been truly aston
shing, not only of cancer and other diseases
OF that class, but has removed the most stub.
born diseases of the skin, swellings, dyspepsia,
&c. This medicine enters into the Giro u lation
and eradicntes diseases wherever located It
purlhes the blood and other fluids of the body.
removes obstruction in the pores of the skin,
ana reduces engagements of the glands or
bones 1t increases the appetite, removes head
acne and drowsiness, land invigorates the whole
system, and imparts animation to the diseased d
ana ueolitated constitution. There is nothing
superior to it in the whole materia medica. II
Is perfectly safe and extremely pleasant, and
mas nothing Of the disgusting nausea accom-
Puny'hg the idea of swallowing medicine.
consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma. No rem
Siuy mas ever been found to remove the above
EF'sg"Ses so promptly and effectually as JAYNE s
ENPectorant, 1t cleanses the lunCs from all
iiFltat'ng matters, while at the same Tins it
''ealS and invigorates them.
y, AGENrs.-J. c. Bingham, st. Jobnsburv
lam iILhj Jos. G. Fuller, Danvile Kittredpe &,
SoIOy Lynton;J. Jewett IL Co, Barnet: Stron o.
Jewett, Bartoni J. X. Hutchins, Bath; East.
man. iIlton 81 Co., Littleton, N. d., r, & ID
~ ''S!yn' Lancaster;T. c. Butler, Derby Line.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
VIOLENT HURRICANE-DREADFUL
LOSS OF LIFE-DEATII OF LEVI
NORTH

correspondence OF the Baltimore American.
kNIGnTsTowN, Indiana, Aug, 25, 1917.
Last night as Messrs Welsh & Delavan's
Circus Company were performing at this
place, n tremendous hurricane passed over
Us, upset the canvass tent and tore parts of
it to atoms. At the time it occurred, Mr. Lee
vi North, Il well known equestrian, was 20
ing through his fitvortc four horse net, when
the horses took fright, and threw him on the
plauks III the ring, dashiug his brains out, and
killing him instantly. The ring master was
run over by some Of the horses, and had one
OF his arms broken, and was otherwise injur-
ed, but 1t is thought not dangerously, Sew
'Tol others of the company were hurt, and IL
nong the spectators two women and child
were killed instantly, and several others more
or less hurt. The storm lasted only few
minutes, and devastated Il space of half Il
mule wide, blowing down buildings and kill
ing several persons in the country The de-
struction to timber, horses, cattle, sheep,
crops, &C., is immense.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
OPENING OF TIE NORTHERN RAIL,
ROAD.

Another portion of the Northern IN. H.
Railroad was opened for public travel from
Franklin To Grafton on Monday last. The
Directors, with invited guests, passed over
the road ON Friday aud arrived NJ Grafton
about one o'clock. Mr. Webster, who is so
iourning ut his farm in Franklin, Joined the
party ut that place 10y invitation. From
Franklin to Grafton the train proceeded nj
moderate speed, 10 give an opportunity TO
examine tho work. The natural obstacles
surmounted thus far enlito the Directors ana
engineers to great credit for perseverance,
aud for mn entire fllillmcnt Of all their
pledges to the public.
The road threads its way from Franklin 10
Grafton through the narrow passes OF mat
mountainous region, following the course OF
the Black Water River and has nearly roach
ed the summit with grade less than % icct
To the mile. The distance from Concord to
Grafton Is ID miles, and the distance yet l"
be completed is about % miles, 10 Lebanon,
on the Connecticut River. which the compo-
ny were assured 10y the President would be
opened to the public before the close of the
present year
The arrival Of train orpasscngcr cars in
that region, which until with few years had
been supposed an mpractlcabllny, had
drawn together considerable portion OF the
population to greet It's coming.
Nitcr the party hhd purWh'h Oh ,oI.uu""
which bad been provided at Iass', MIR web
stcr was loudly called for aud received l'y
the people with three cheers, to which ne
very briefly responded. His alIuslon 10 'hc
occasion s. circumstances which lnd broug";
them together there was very Happy. The
striking contrasts presented between the pres
cnt and the past. when, in his hoyhood, he
had been familiar with the valley ofthc Black
Water only iorcshadowcd the great adynu-
tagcs they were 10 derive from II System
which was sending out its tibros all over the
land. His remarks were adapted 20 dispel
the prcjudiccs which have long retarded the
progress otimproycmcnt in the Granite state
The party reached Concord last evening al
an early hour, and partool, of splendid sup
per al the Phoenix Hotel, highly crcd,UhIe to
Mr. Pierce, the landlord. MIR Ncsnith, the
President Of the Northern Railroad presided
and the evenings entertainment was render
ed very agreeable by the wit and humol
which occasionally enligencd the speeches al
I the table.
1t was voted toadjourn to meet nj Lebanon
in December, to celebrate the completion of
this enterprise, which Is destined 10 pour .
vast amount OF business into the great market
Of Boston,. imsricGH Traveller.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

TrE subscribers having been appointed by
/ the Hon. Probate Court for the District
of Caledonia, Commissioners to receive, OK
amino, and adjust the claims ~ demnnds Of an
persons against the estate Of Isaac .\umball,
late Of Cabot, in said District, deceased, reT
rcscnicd insolvent; and the term Of six months
irom the 18th day Of August, 1872, being allow.
ed nv said Court to the creditors of said De.
ceased, 10 exhibit and Prove their RESPECTIVE"
claims before us--Do hereby give nottr" that
we will attend 10 the duties of our appointment
at the dwelling house of Isaac Kimhnll Ir, in
Cabot, in said District, on the first Friday in
November, lsl7, and on the first Frdny in
February, l-lS, at 10 o'clock forenoon, on each
Of said days., I12'w3
S SAEFI4r EET iT1y7i "Reminiscences
Dated ut Cabot, This 2lst day of Aug. i-l5.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
Mr. Folks predic,

MR. PoLK's DILEMMA. Mr. Folks predic-
nmcnt with regard to the War; is very much
like That of another unfortunate wight who
was run off with byn horse. lie mounted
him ofhis own accord, with the intention OF
showing of-ol''cuuing dash" But I he
charger could not be managed, and rs he
swept by ut the top OF his horses speed some
sympahisiug friend called QUITO hlm--to
ji,mp Off! Ills reply wus-"Iio'o can let go,
whcn Icnn scarcity hoid on|--.Na'hpiHe Bun
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

o~=7That portion of the locoioco party in
" York that 20 for the WiImot Proviso had
chair eyes turned to Gov. Wright as their can
l;lo,e for the Presidency next year. lie was
No., however. the candidate ofthe Polk adj
,,.,isuotion aud from recent demonstrations
,fo large number ofthe leading Polk presses
,,rth nraiust the Wilmot Proviso, it had he
.on.c unite certain an anti-Wilmot Proviso
.,,, vould have distnnced Gov. w. in Il Ma
,;,o,l Conycntion-ior the whole power of
,bo Administration had been and would have
.orrinucd working all their cngnery against
Linn. Every locotoco State in n. England,
ny the leaders Of that party, had been COM
mittcd, no doubt, to the opponent of Gov.
WRIGHT. The developments succeeding the
Presidents visit South and North, leave 10
room for any other conclusion.
,vhc high handed course ofthe BnltimoreCon
yon,ion in favor"of Texas and Slavery, X the
more recent war for n purpose of like char
occr. Disguised Gov. Wright and drove him
jptolh position he stood upon at his death
for the Wilmot Proviso as II test, and II
aiust the leading objects Of the Mexican
War
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

C-F7T'he Hon. Paul Dillingham;, .jr, voted
TO annex Texas to the Union, slavery and all,
aud we propose that the enemies of Slavery
give him hint next Tuesday, which by no
art ofhis, he viii be able to Dodge, that he is
at liberty to take up his abode inthe country
orhis lovc-as soon as he may choose. Lib
crty-Ioving Vermont can well spare a man,
who darcs to vote his own flesh into perpet-
mil hOndnge!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

UFNo fewer than ! Is ships entered the
port OF London, Oh the 18th of JuIy,the whole
OF winch We're with some trfling exceptions,
either partially or wholly laden with grain
ana provisions of various kinds, the produce
VI the continental stntes of Enrope.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

and assures the public that no cudcavor VII
he lacking on his part t" furnish them with
dress. both as TO FASHION or DURABILITY, not
20 be EquALEp in this part of the country, and
hopes that rroMrr>Es3 and plsrArcH in exc
cutting all orders, Low cAsH PRICES, and FER
Feet SATISFACTION or kUNNTrED, will he suth-
cicut induccmcnt to al! TO call on him before
going elsewhere, and continue that patroGag"
So generously bestowed.
TyAuy one wishing for Williams ~ Cos.
Spring Report, and Plate OF Fashions, (thc best
ever received in this county can obtain the
same OF the subscriber, rs he is agent tor tn"
same price, Si5n
Persons wishing tor instruction a tile art Of
Cutting, can obtain the same on reasonable
terms J. BOLES.
panville, April -. ls41. 3o9u
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

TIE PoTATo RoT. Last week we remark
ed that some fields were affected by the pO-
tato plague but that the evil was not general.
We grievc to say, that since that time the
Aiscnse has spread extensively and IS doing
fatal work in all directions The Somerset
papers say the potato crop in that county
will be Il failure, and farmers in various towns
in Kennebec county tell us that their potato
fields are almost ruined. This is Il serious
affection. Will that fatal plague mover be
stayed?-.4guSin Banner.
MARYLAND. The Baltimore Patriot speaks
cheeringly of the Wing prospects in Mary
land. IT says, the result of our information
is,lhat Mr. GoldSborough will he elected Gov
ernor by Il very large majority-that the
Wings will carry five, certainly, if not the
whole six members of Congress; and that
two thirds of the members Of the House OF
Delegates will be Wings.
4 RELIC An axe was lately turned up by
Il plough, in the ncighborhood of Cincinnati,
which bore on its sides the stamp "t. S.
The spot where it was found is said to he the
same where Gen. Anthony Wayne encamped
his army in 1895 on his way to GrnenvIlc.
where he made the treaty which ended the
Indian wars ofthc North West.
0FeTho Muncie DAY Journal says that the
Liberty party men in Grant county refused
to vote for Mr. Ewing, the Wing candidate,
who is 4 Wilmnt Proviso man, The result
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
4 MnIkNFrL SCENE.

most bcrCavinE, sad and painful spccta-
Gle was the public funeral in thsS CITY on sat
urday evening, of Lieut. GILL and his father
al one and the same Time: and 10 the calm,
honest and independent thinker ofcauscs ana
effects who was mt the widows house Of
mourning X anguish when the son and nus
band were borne away 10 their final burial, il
was a deep and eloquent sermon, and CNhi-
bition ofthc sacrifices and consequences Of
War, which thousands and thousands otianI-
lilies have to suffer and bear, in anguish and
bitterness, entaiIed upon them by the death
ola dearly beloved, and ottCulmcs the life
supporting stay oil an afflicted and sadly Sul-
ferng household. And is there no accoun-
liability any where, responsibility for Il
state of things so terrible? Arc not the au-
thors of cause so awful in lis effects, to be
held up in proper condemnation aud rcspon-
sinilitv. for a work which might have been,
which could have been, aud which ought 10
hare bean avoided? Must the partiZan and
sauguinary shout of"pario.ism,' "country,"
"glory," cover and satisfy all. and hurrcdiy
shroud alike the dead bodies of the victims.
thewniiugs oflheir surviving friends, and the
justified inquiries of II Justly inCrnsCd popu-
lar camor disposed to challenge the cNpedi-
cncy and wisdom of rulers responsible for
these evils, into grave Of death and silence?
And must the fear of being denounced Il
TRAITOR To HER COUNTRY 10y her President,
his ministers, and retainerS, parnlze the
tongue aud suppress the voice of that desc
late mother and widow, when in agony of
soul she asks "wHAT HAS THIS REFN FOR:
WHO TOOK FROM ME MY BOY, AND THEN Ny
HusBAND, AND SLEW THEM" Is the denun-
ciatorv imprccation Of "TREAsoN" to nsSaiI
her from Washington, or is the answer Of
"PATRIOTisM, COUNTRY, GLORY" to meet and
satisfy the inquiry?
Young Gill was lieutenant in the first
company of volunteers from Memphis, and
/ fell with many others, whilst calamity adj
vancing to the charge mt Ccrro Gordo. His
father, Mr. Iymng Gill, griCvcd at his sons
death, repaired to Mexico to bring hther his
remains, and bury them among his kindred
in his own country. In returning home, hc
sickencd, and died. and the poor, sorowng
mother, instead of receiving the sickIy balm
which she sought even in the sight Of her
boys lfeIess body, Witnessed but the return
Other husbands corpse, and y box suppos-
ed to Coutain that of her son also, but which,
to the amazement Of all when opened, con-
tanned it not! Heaven support and protect
the widow in her accumulated and soul bur
deniug gricts, and administer that consolation
which alone can alleviate her narrowing be
acknowledgement Tenn J Eagle
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

NOTICE, take thus method tn remind
Teachers Of summer schools in Caledonia
County, ofthcir Rrrorrs, They are earnestly
requested immodjotfg upou the close of their
schools TO ill out their reports, and leave them
with the TOwp NHDcriaicndCHtS.
Town Supcrlntcndcni7 oro requested To
gather in these Reports, and, unless they can
transmit them to me free of expense by the
first of October, send them By their Rrprcscn-
tativc TO the state Superintendent at Mont
pelicr RUFUS CASE, 90. Superintendent
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
Driving an African Lion in Harness

~ The Animals in this collection are conf.
IDENTITY offered for public inspection, as being
the choicest and most perfect specimens ever
exhibited. The majority of them have Teen
imported during the last two years, without re-
gard to price and ;hcy form not only the nest
but the LhrGEsr COLLECTORS ever presented
to the public
The Mcnngcrc will exhibit at 81, Joltnsbury
Plain, on Saturday, Sept. -, lSI7, The pro.
ccssion will enter the Town about . o'clock in
the morning. Admission only p cents-chil.
drcn under 10 years. l24 cents. Doors open
from to /, P. NJ
a. The above will exhibit at Barton Thurs
day, Sept %, at Lyndon Centre, Friday, Sep
tCinhcr -. 527w3'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
II iii Il & A L. Il I'D d n A ".

is, that RockhilI, an ami Wilmot Proyso
Democrat is elected 10 Congress in that dis
triCt.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
slg 8. ..ss:.!.s 2 a sQ.sEa

In Rumncy, NH. Aug. -, by Rev. MIR
Bond, MIR joins S. CARR, of this town, to Miss
MARIA l.. MERRILL of Boston.
In HardwicN, Aug. ~, by Rev. J. Under.
wood, LEWIS HOWE DELANo, Esq to Miss
ELIZA, daughter Of Col. \. Warner.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

0-FSTo all who desire no extension Of
Slave Territory-no war for the benefit of
rIc Slave irtcrest--no acquisition by blood
@another's doman,--but peace and pros
pcrity within our borders, through wise
government, wisely administered, we say, be
Wings, and act at the ballot box like intcIi-
.eML and honest mon.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
Guildhau.

VESHEnon rcsidcn; woprielorso tie Town
n of GuildhuIl. Ia the County Of EsscN,
are hereby notified that the taxes as'".sod by
said Town within the year usSI preceding
This date remain either ia whole or in port
unpaid. also "A highway taN assessed on tHu
list Of 1874, on the following described land.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

Musical ChvEcmsN. We find the fol-
lowing aloat in the papers:
What is SLIM
Almost any remark, which one singer
makes about another.
What is "a rest?
Going out dfthe choir to get some refresh
ment during sermon time.
What is singing with the understandings
Marking time on the floor with the foot.
What is stuccato movement:
Leaving the choir in huff, because one is
dissatisfied with the leader.
What is a swell:
: professor of music, who UrctcudS to
know everything about the science, while he
cannot conc cal his ignorance.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

We learn that President Wheeler, and
professor G. W. Benedict have resigned their
several otiicos in the Vermont University.
Professor Benedict is to take the principal
charge of the Troy and Montreal Telegraph,
winch is to pass through this place. We
understand that it is expected that it will he
completed some lime next taII.-Libcry Go
-eiie.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
The Markets.

BRIGHTON MARKET-Monda Aug. 80.
Reported for the Boston Traveller.
Al market, $500 beef cattle, including about
1900 stores, 30 yokes working oxen, o. COWS
and calves, 1900 sheep and lambs, and about
1850 swine.
DrcfCattle-Tirst quality So 80; second quail
ity, =; third quality, a 500,
Store Cattle--SaI les two year olds al 81,
Il, and IL.
Working Oxen-sales range from $50 t.
$Ifo.
Cows and Calycs-SaIes dull, and noticed
at SIG, 10, %, 81, and $3.50.
Shecp-Salcs Of lambs $l,G1, 3,l3, 2,75
Old Sheep at l,92, 2,33 30.
Swine-At wholesale, - for sows, 64 loi
barrows. At retail from &, q to Sc. per lb.
n. B. Cattle very poor in quality, and {
large number remained unsold at the close
of the market Sheep very dull.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
Ladies'. Misses,

* ENTLEMEN and Boys Shoe, B'";s aad
" Braaaus, may be found At
T. JEWETT 4, COS.
y. b F1,st quality of thin Boots mad '9
measure on short notice, and wtrr1Hfc9 10 Ft.
May II, l@t7, Jl2t.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
M2 PIERCE,

THE GREAT NAPOLEON o, the A"E, win Ill
O.NS, TIGERS, and TTHP. fPDS.
This great Artist will fondle, cartss, ana rem
der himself, apparently, as one of these All
mails in their own Den After this he assumes,
commands, orders each to their respective de.
pa rtmc MIS-. and innllY siqnaliles himself hv
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
ST. IOHNsBURY.

The Wings Of ST. Johnshury are requested
TO meet at the Town Hail, Centre Village, this
day Saturday, Sept, y at 3 o'clock, r. NJ, to
nominate candidate for town Representative
aud TO transact any other business deemed ne
ccFsnry. Per order.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

las TINE Lev, "Pa,has time got legs"
yes, Tom, and mighty long ones, too.
Why do you ASK
"Bccause the paper speaks about the lapse
oftmc, and folks as lave taps must have les
to make 'em of YOU know"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
BOSTON MARKET-scpt.I.

BEEF-Extra mess, IA 80 a 1900; Mess Ii
90 OG,o0; No. /, 100 Il II 80; prime, city,
10 90 1890; navy - 90 - 30.
fORk-Extra clear. - 80 i 20; clear II 50 a
10 co. mess 10 90 IS 80; prime - 90 - 30.
LAltD-Boston I0A II, south x west, I04
a II.
BUTTER-Storc l3 a IL, shipping II Il Il,
family - u %
CHEEsE-ncw milk a o, four meal > 6;
shipping a9.
FLOUR-Howard street 6.25 900; Ohio,
D - co. Western Canal, q 90 0 II.
CORN-Hcllow, round, - 90, Hat ~ -,
white - 50.
OATS-Southern, % a 90; northern, 30 90
BEANS-Whitc, ~ ! %.
WOOL-There has been good demand for
domestic fleece, with considerable sales ut full
prices
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04

~ N0ticc, T Would II MORN ID s5'i IL. nu d
merous IRE nds and customers that in future
he will be found at home in Barton, on Mon.
days, Tuesdays ana Wednesdays, 70 wait upon
th5se that come from dis,snce and VIII de-
vote the rcmsindrr of the week ~ visiting
those whose condition ma!lca travelling on his
part necessary It IS his desire not to do bus
mess on Sundays, and will therefore attend to
no calls on the sabbath excepting those Of az
tual necessity. DIR. JOSEPH y. MASTA
Barton, Aug. %, lcI7. 527n6
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
OFFICERS NOW IN THE ARMY FROM
VERMONT.

The following was furnished to the Bur
iugton Free Press by Henry Stevens, Esq.
.nf RurpCt,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-09-04
NEW MEDICINE.
Masta's Genuine Indian Vege~
table Purgative Pills.

TENIIE most generally approved hmBy med
Z cine now to be had at all the principal stores
IN every village and town in this state and
throughout the state of New Hampshire ana
Canada Eust,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-21
THE CLERK AFFAIR AGAIN.
GEoRaETowN, 0. e., August

GEoRaETowN, U. e., August ~
Mr. Editor: see by your valuable paper
that il with many others are paying particular
attention to our worthy clerk, Mr.. French. ESD
am somewhat surprised 10 see your papers
speak of thai genllemen MS Democrat. iprofess
to be Democrat, and never did consider Mr.
French Democrat only for Sfinterest He
is true 10 The party in power. Wing with Wing
parry, and Democrat in Democratic party. A
true Yankre, with all the impunity which be,
longs 10 ihal class. Mr.. French beg,ns to see
how the cal ,ril hop, and already begins 10
prepare himself as rue Wing. File says in
his letter that he has always been silent on pol
ilics. Did he not say in his speech on CapioI
Hill at the raising of the Democratic pole
'"Fha, though he made few speeches his pen
was vigilantly used in support Of the party2"
Mr.. French is Democrat with Whag princi-
ples--a self interest man, who keeps in his
employment four Of the same family. with
combined salary of about $1,000 per annum.
DEMOCRAT.
QuERY2 Did not Mr.. French circulate coffin
handbills against Jackson.-ED. '