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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-01-09

BLACK LAWS OF Ono. Governor Bebb, in
his Inaugural Message, among other recon-
mendations, says:
"Let those cnactments very properly by uni
versal consent denoniinated the Black Laws
of Ohio he repealed. They are impolitic,
unjust and inhuman; at war with the genius
of our free institutions and the spirit of the
age in which we live"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-01-09
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

TEA AND COFFEE. Polk, in his Message
recomme nded tax upon articles inSthei free
list, tea and coffee, and his Secretary of the
Treasury followed up this recommendation in
his annual report to Congress, and urged the
matter earnestly, calculating revenue to the
government from this source of nearly 49,
900. Finding little opposition IN the
Committee of Ways and Means, well as
from some ofthe friends of the River and Har-
Dor Bill which Polk vetoed, the Secretary
sent the following special request to the a.
bove named Committee.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-01-09

The past season in the Western Country
in that portion lying N. w. OF the Ohio River,
more particuarly--h been one of severe
trial to the Inhabitants Sickness has prevail
ed to great eXtent-even worse than last
year--and the crops, in many places, have
rotted on the ground for want of well men TO
gather them. In the Home Missionary for
January, we find reports from the Missiona-
ries west, from which we take the following
extracts:
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-01-09
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, !
December 81, 1916. {

SIR:-Permit me most respectfully to call
your attention to the views submitted in my
last annual report in regard to imposing du-
ties on tea and coffee.
These duties were suggested in view Of the
necessity of obtaining the loan therein pro-
communicate the opinion entertained by it.,
that in the absence of these duties, il will
probably be wholly impracticable to negotiate
the loan on such terms would be permitted
by Congress
Most respectfully,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-01-09
From a Missionary.


Scarcely family within the bounds of
my congregation could be found in which
there was no sickness, and some entire fam
lilies have been PROSTATE at The same time.
There must have been very much suffering
in consequence of II lack of attendants One
case wiil mention. A family came from
New York last spriug, and settled about four
miles from the village. Near two months
since l was called to attend the funeral ofthe
wife and mother--it was Sunday. Having
arrived at the house, found the corpse of
the departed in one corner of the room. The
husband helpless on sick bed in another
corner. four children, all sick, scattered a.
bout upon beds on the floor, and brother al
so sick (which constituted the family. Some of
the neighbors assembled, and we tried to i'm
prove the providence. After which the chill
dren were taken into christian family, and
were well provided for. On Wednesday of
the same week, was called to attend the fu-
neral ofthe husband and father. Four sick
children were thus left orphans, and with but
little property to provide for their wants. The
second night after the burial ofthe father.
the house being left vacant and fastened,
some black hearted miscreant broke into it,
and stole some $125 dollars, in money, which
has not yet been found. This is case of
suffering and barbarity scarcely paraIleled.
Such cases are by no means common.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
Consistency.

During last summers campaign, the
Eagle, in its attacks upon the Revenue
Law, stated that Banking capital did not
pay al equal amount of taxes with other
property, and that it should be taxed up
on its capital stock, at the regular per
centum. Since it has been discovered
that Banks, undertheir charter, pay more
than their share oftaxes, the Eagle wants
to tax their credits, without deducting
their debts, as is the case with individuals.
This is what we expected so soon as we
saw the petition Of the Board of Control
to have Banking Capital taxed as other
property One ofthe Locofoco objections
to the law was obviated and we had too
good an opinion of the shrewdness of
our %neighbors to suppose that they
would not chime in with the Locofocos
of the Legislature, who refused to grant
the prayer of the petitioners, at the in.
stance of Samuel Medary and DR.. Odds.
To be u r. this is the first symptoms of
their consistency, but betterlate thannever.
Will not the other good ~locofocos of this
place, who never thought ofthis idea te-
fore, follow suit?
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
a New Ern in CiviIiznton.

The population of Paris on the LIST OF
May last was 945.73l. OF these &c, $50
persons were enrolled paupers, and 422,-
410 Tor nearly n hair the population)
were receiving bread tickets. What a
state ofthings in the second city of Eu.
rope! and what a commentary upon the
protective principle in government!
Citizens of the great western Repub-
lie, be ye thankful that the power has de-
parted from a protective party here,
whose labors were directed to the pro-
duction of a like calamity and curse
making 10 half tile people paupers that
the other halfway be nG6o6s!-OhiO Ea-
|gle.
A startling development, truly. The
protection of labor has tendency to ina
poverish the laborer. Providence need
no longer have a watchful care for his
creatures. Locofocoism has taken them
in charge and can pass laws to cause a po'
ta.o rot in Ireland and a failure of the
wheat cropin England and France, and
more than this, a rich harvestin America
Truly the spirit ofthe age is progressive
Man is becoming all powerful. Soon we
expect to hear, that seed time and harvest
are under his control and can be changed
at his pleasure. Locofocoism has only
got to pass a law, no difference IN whaI
subject, and 10! its effects are visible
The Irish soil no longer yields a crop o.
potatoes-England and France have &
poor harvest-and millions of people die
from starvation. Surely, unless Locofo,
coism pass more beneficial laws, it is time
for the people to rob them of their ON
nipotence-ifthat at this late day be pos
sible.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

@Mr. Robert Meldrons, an old and
respectable citizen residing near Deer
field, Ohio, met his death in the following
startling manner He had been engaged
on his farm in burning brush and trees; a
tee that had been fred fell across his
thighs, holding him fast. And there he
was held in that iron vice, with no hu-
man ear to hear his shrieks nor hand to
help, yet the flames crawling slowly to
his side, first warming, then blistering,
and finally seizing the vitals. When dis
covered he was nearly consumed, and it
was difficult to recognise in the crisped
mass of detached bones any traces ofhu-.
mainly.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
Foreign Intelligence.

The Steamship Caledonia arrived at
Boston on the 4th and brings fifteen days
later news from Europe.
Subsequently to the departure Of the
last Steamer the corr market had all up
ward tendency; but the promising ap-
p%earance o fthe crops had a contrary eff
feet on the market and prices receded
The price of best Western flour was 40
a Ais. cd. a shade lower than before.
American wheat lis. a lbs. Sd. per7O lbs;
Indian corn AZ a 52s. per quarter; corn
meal "a a 25s. per Dbl.
There has been very little change in
the provision market. Pork is in better
request.
The Bank of England now discounts
more freely, but the Funds are subject to
considerable fluctuations. Altogether,
the monetary prospects of the country
are of a more encouraging character.
American Wool is scarce. A small
parcel of forty bags ofhalf breed wether,
sold this week at 148d per pound.
The fleet and forces of the Portuguese
Junta, under the command of Esantis,
consisting of - ships of wal and $500
men, surrendered Internationally to the
British blockading squadron off Oporto
on the 3lst ofMay.
The American ship Herald, Capt. Pull,
len, with emigrants from Ireland, wen
ashore in a dense fog on the Oath May
and filled. The crew and passenger:
were landed without loss.
The Steamer Caledonia brings no spe.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
Gbr Ganfastrr Ga;ette.
Important from Mckee.

We have news from Mexico to the eff.
feet that Gems. Scott and Worth with the
main body Of the army reached the city
of Mexico on the 10th, and were making
arrangements for the comfort and con
venience of the troops under their com.
mand and to insure the safety of private
property.
Nothing had transpired as to the nd
tule of the proposition which had been
made 10 the American commander; but
it was believed that a peace would be the
result.
Gen. La Vega, who, as a prisoner of
war, at his W request was brought TO
our country, and treated as a gentleman;
and who has subsequently, enjoyed the
privilege, Of a state prisoner at Vera Cruz
while the brave Gaines, and Borland, and
Clay, aud Rogers, were confined in the
castle of Pelote, by the Mexicans, is now
at the heal of q band Of Guerillas.-
Should Walker and his brave follows
overtake him, he will resign his command
as a robber chief.
Santa Anna was still at the head of the
Mexican government. Whatterms would
be entered into by him to conclude the
war, if any, was considered a very UNI
| certain matter.
The dates are to the 10th, from the
city; to the nth, from Tampico; to the
18th, from Vera Cruz. Rather too quick
work for correct intelligence.
Another item of news brings inteIli-
gence from tho city to the 9th, June,
which is probably correct;
Gen. ARIsTA had been arrested and
confined; Gen. ALMoNTE was still in pris-
on. The natives of the United States
had been ordered to leave the city of
Mexico, or they would he dealt with ac-
cording to the laws of nations. 1t is sta
ted that from seventeen to twenty thous-
and troops would be concentrated to de-
fond the Capital. They talk of march,
ing out to meet the Americans. Gener-
al Scott was to march towards the city on
tho 10th ult. Nothing important from
Gen. Taylor.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
Horse Thief Cnught.

On Thursday last, al individual. came
to our town with three horses. He had
procured pasture for the horses and turn.
ed them into it. In the evening his pur.
suer overlook him. He was at the tav-
ern of Mr., Nosler,-when the horses
we're enquired for. At which time, the
way he mizzled was a caution to snakes.
But he was soon arrested by our indefati.
gable constable, John S, Taylor Sr. and
lodg'd in Jail for the night. The
next morning, he was conducted back to
Highland Co. where the horses were sto-
len, By Sheriff Candy.--PMe Co. Tocs,n.
A hard county that must be, where they
elect horse thieves for Sherifs.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09


reported fit for service, and yet this is
the only regiment doing duty. Rein
forcemen,s have been daily expected. but
in vain.
The Government is urged by letters
from Puebla and its vicinity to fall upon
Scott now lie is weak and crush him.
They say he has really but a little over
5000 men, though he pretends to have
1000. They seem to dread lest General
Taylor should proceed to join Gen. Scott.
The propositions which Mr., Trist is
authorized to make are said by the
Mexicans to be that each republic shall
name three commissioners to discuss the
claim Of the United States, and that il
Mexico will not consent TO this the war is
to be prosecuted.
We find in the Republican, of the 7th
inst a long despatch from the Secretary
of War to Gen, Scott. dated the Both OF
April. 1t informs him that. by the end OF
June, the President snpposes Gen, Scott
will have 0 1000 and Gen. Taylor 10000
iilCh ulOei tnoII losPSS'l'C 1O'ii'H"i"'' ~
asks for the views of Gen. Scott on vari-
Gus questions suggested, and gives him
directions how to act with dissatisfied
Mexican States. The Republican, re-
CARDS this latter portion as very impor-
tam, but provinces the Secretary's rep
resentation as TO the number in the field
utterly false. How this letter was inter
cepted wo are not informed.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
Kit Carson.

The fame of this wonderful pioneer of
the far West. whose daring adventures,
closely linked n upon another, have no
parallel in border history. is getting to
be wide spread as it should be. His pas
sage through Cincinnati lately on his
return to California, with dispatches
from the Government, has elected fpom
the papers of that place some deserved
notices of him. One of them, after re-
marking upon his off-hand, unaffected
and modest style of relating adventures,
which he did only upon a solicitation,
says:
Exit married a squaw some years ago
"a most beautiful and intelligent woman,
who possessed a natural tone of wild re-
hnement $50 to speak) that struck all who
saw her. She was known and respected
far and wide, in mountain and prairie,
and frequently accompanied her husband
in his marches. She died a short time
ago; leaving a beautiful daughter,-a
tender bud to the rough nurture of the
wilderness,-But Kits were the ways
of the white man., as hawkeye says, not
withstanding his wild associations. He
took the child to St. Louis, where it is
now being educated. In the girls face
is not a mark Gifts Indian extraction save
the dark hair and coal black eyes,"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
Gen. scott and Mr.. Trist.

The news from Mexico, of the rupture
between Gen. Scott and Mr.. Trist, is not
of a very favorable character. 1t is sta.
ted in Washington that the breach wi
dens. Scott is not willing that Mr.. Trist
should control his military movements and
we suppose that the latter gentleman de-
sires to have all the honors of making a
peace to cluster around his own brow.
At any rate, there is a disagreement of
some kind existing between them, and
but little prospect of an understanding.
We can Judge of the difficulty by the end
to be attained. If Gen. Scott makes u
treaty, it WILDE made only with a5o@qfde
governmental Mr.. Trist makes it, it
will be with any sort of irresponsible
characters. Sosays the correspondent of
tho Baltimore Patriot.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

garrison this place, but will move on as
soon as they can be relieved. There is
still a good deal of sickness hero, but of
a mild character, aud but few Deaths
Forthe first few days we have had sew
oral showers during the day, and l i'm
agine it is brewing up for the rainy sea
son. Mr.. r. G, Brown, a portrait pain
ter from Virginia, has come out to take
portraits ofthe General and the members
of his staff.
1t seems there is a bare possibility Of
our going to San Luis at a more advanced
period than was contemplated by Gen.
Taylor at first, but all depends upon
whether troops can be had. ]. E. D..
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

PoLlTTCsoFG TAYLOR AGAIN.-The
Columbia (T%ennessee) Observer, in
which town Gen. Pillow resides, states
that while on his lecent visit to that place,
the General took occasion 20 say in tho
hearing of many persons, that Gen. Tay-
loris a whig-that from his personal ac-
quaintance with him, he knows him to be
SO, and that there is no doubt on this sub
ject among those who have ever heard
an expression of political opinion from
him.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

ALABAMA.-NIcHoLIs DAVIS, Esq. in
compliance with the wishes of the Wings
Of Alabama, has announced himself a
candidate for the Gubernatorial Chair of
that State. Two other candidates are in
the .feld-Reuben Chapman, the nomi-
e of the Locofoco caucus, and Joshua
L. Martin, the present Governor, who,
being rlled off the track by the caucus,
has taken the field on his W hook
Tribune.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

The COAST SURvEY.-Professor A. D.
Bache, superintendent of the Coast sur
vey, is now in Charleston, S. c., upon
business connected with this work, and
operations will commence at an early
day upon the section embracing the coast
of South Carolina and Georgia. The
results of this great work, so far as COM
pleted, have been of signal advantage to
the commercial and navigating interests
of the country, and highly creditable to
those engaged in its execution.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
Fourth Of July.

On Monday last, the stores and shops
were closed, in honor of our national
anniversary. 1t was truly the Sabbath
of Freedom" Universal silence reigned
supreme, save when the stiffness was
broken by the crack ofan occasional squib
or the report of a pop-gun.
But "honor to whom honor is due"
A portion ofour German population cele-
brated the day by repairing TO Mount
Pleasant, where they had a happy and
lively time-enioying a feast of reason
and a flow of SOUL" not to say anything
o fany quantity of good eatables prepared
for the occasion, and a due share of ply
steal exercise.
Another portion celebrated the day in
a similar manner, in Tallmadge's grove
and had equally as pleasant a time.
In both cases the proceedings of the
day were conducted tremendously, aud
the parties separated none the worse for
the little trouble and expense they were
at; but were re warded in conscience by a
due observance ofthe day.
In the afternoon a picnic party was
formed by some young Ladies and Gen
tlemen, who repaired to Mount Pleasant
and SpeEt the evening very pleasantly
and agreeably.
Thus passed the Fourth or rather the
fifth. all perfectly right and proper, so
far as it went; but the citizens of Lancas-
ter and vicinity may as we'll prepare now
for coming events. Those, who live UNI
til lS4S, intend to have a real old fashion
ed celobration-a minglinS ofaged, mid
dle'agod and young-of all parties and
conditions an uprising of the people; in
a word, such a celebration as will glad
den the Patriots heart aud convince the
world that the Fourth don't always pass
ayO@nd Lancaster. So look out, we have
heard them say 50.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

CENsURING GEN. TAYLoR.-The course
ofthose members of Congress, who voted
for the censure of Gen. Taylor's military
conduct, at the late session of Congress,
appears to meet with general condemna-
ton by their constituents. Hon. Andrew
Kennedy, who it is understood, was one
ofthe number, has been left out in tho
Democratic Congressional nominations
in Indiana. Mr.. Rockbie is nominated,
in the 10th district, in his place.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

EY'A loco foco hailed a wing the 9TH
er day with-"do you know that Mr..
Polk has sent for Santa Annals wooden
legl'-"Yes," replied the wing, "and
he's going to pickle it in 81 40 proof
brandy, and send it to the individual
who will Witty and traduco old Rough
aud Ready most successfully" "Ifthat's
true" replied the loco, 81 know an edi-
tor that will make some "tall strikes."-
SanSamo Journal.
There is an individual in this neighbor-
hood, who, when the proper time arrives,
will make a fair bid for the premium.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

Of the Sd July. is one ofthe best mum.
bers, yet published ofthat excellent pa.
per. 1t contains h picture Of the visit of
Mr.. Polk to Yankee Doodle, which great.
ly frightens the grandmother, mother
and children of the latter gentleman.
AS much as to say, that they are not &C.
customed to bad company.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
A Feast.

Ourtown was %enlivened, on last Tues
day evening, by a flying visit of the Cir
c%leville Band. They gave u citizens a
rich treat OF good music and put them in
mind of old times-when the Lancaster
Band was in existence. Let the people
Of Circleville take better care of theirs
They deserve it.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

MuRDER.-An old man, a German, of
property and responsibility, residing a.
Dove Cincinnati, was cruelty murdered
asst week, by a returned volunteer, who
mad for several years resided in the fami-
y of the deceased. The murderer has
been arrested, and it was with difficulty
he excited populace could be detained
rom Lynching him.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

Our Farmers have commenced cutting
their wheat. 1t is impossible, from the
many contradictory accounts, which we
have received, to form any accurate osti,
mate of the value of the present crop.
1t will scarcely reach an average crop
and yet, we believe. taking the county
throughout, it will not fall far below it.
But many think that there will not DO
much more than half a crop.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
PrOSncCiS Of Peace.

Letter.writers in Washington, who
pretend to know something about the Sc
crets of the cabinet, state confidently that
peace may be expected in a very short
time. We have no doubt but that the
hopes and wishes of the Administration
are for peace. They have not found the
Mexican War so popular with the great
mass ofth Q people as they expected, and
they see that it is not so easy to conquer
a peace as it is to talk about it. So they
have given up their design and now hope
that Mexico will consent to the terms of
peace proposed. Whether she will con-
sent is another matter, about which nei.
Their Mr.. Polk o any one else knows
anything certain.
AS much as we desire peace, we have
yet no strong hopes of it, Many think
that the only way to obtain it is to follow
the advice of Gen. Taylor-declare the
terms Of peace aud then proceed to en-
force them. If wo arc determined on
having a slice of Mexican Territory, this
isthe only policy to pursue, The bounda-
ry line must be drawn and then we must
keep a sufficient army in the field TO de-.
fend it. The wisdom and justice of the
matter is question, which will not be do
bated by the present Administration.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
ESrThe EXAMINER is the title ola new

EVThe EXAMINER is the title ola new
paper, published in Louisville, KY; and
edited by ]. G. Vaughn, of Cincinnati,
and F, Cosby, of Louisville. 1t is devo.
ted to the cause Of emancipation, and
proposes to convince a majority of the
citizens ofkontucky. that it will be their
better policy to set their negroes free
and resort to hired labor. We are con
fident from the character and ability of
the editors, that the paper will be of
great service to the people, Of Kentucky
and the cause of freedom. There is
the place to discuss slavery-and there it
must DO discussed, if we wish to see it
abolished.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09
Printing Ink.

For some months past, we have been
using an article of printing ink, manufac-
tured by DIR. G.. Benz. Smith, of Now
York City. Our Publisher pronounces
it ofa superior quality, aud we cheerfully
recommend it to our brethren of the
Press.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-09

VIRGINIA SPECIAL ELECTIoN.-At the
regular special election in Virginia in
April, Michael (Whig) was returned to
the House of Delegates from Morgan
county, His Locofoco opponent conten-
ded that there was an informally in the
election, and gave notice of his intention
to contest the seat. Thereupon Mr..
Michael, sure of his right, and indispos-
ed to refer to the House of Delegates TO
settle what might so much better be done
by the people, resigned his seat, and a
new election was ordered. The election
took place on Thursday last. We have
received an extra from the Martingsburg,
Gazette, giving the returns. Mr.. Mich
ael is elected by Is majority! SO that
question is settled, and settled rightly
too. This election of a Wing in Nor
gan ties the Legislature on joint ballot
Bait. Patriot.