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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02

Making per cent. for the year ending
August I'd, 1913. Said percentage cast on
the original amount of premium note, without
reference to any endorsements, and to be paid
to the Treasurer at his Office in Montpelier, on
or before the 18th day OF October, 1913, being
the day of the annual meeting of said Compa.
ny.
AS usual list of persons insured in the sew
eral towns, with the amount of assessments
due from each respectively, will be forwarded
to the representatives, elect to the Legislature
by whom the money can be sent. Members
of the Company should recolect this opportu-
nifty, as it affords to all a cheap, safe and con-
venient way by which money for their nsur-
ance can be transmitted; and it is expect that
each member of the company from whom as
sessments are due, will improve the opportu-
nifty thus offered. The assessments arc due in
October, and in order to meet the liabilities of
the Company, must be paid in promptly. The
assessments this year are small, (23 per cent
and can easily be paid by the members of the
Company when due. a little pains taken to
forward the money by your Representatives,
| in the fall will save the members much expense
and trouble; and l am instructed by the Direc.
| tors to take efficient measures to enforce the
collection of all assessments remaining unpaid
at the rising ofthe Legislature T677w3
1T. THURSTON, Treasurer.
Office Montpelier, August 6, 1S48.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
Fitche's Shoulder Braces,

NOMINAL SUPPORTERS.A.ND LNH.4L-
ING TUBES;
DR. Crains Spiao-.4bdOminGL Supporters
~ and TrusScS; great variety just receiv-
ed The increasing demand for, and the man
itest advantage derived from their use, both
by male and female, has, induced the subscri-
Der to procure, and he now offers such an as
sortment that any one can be suited with n
perfect instrument at the lowest possible price.
They can be fitted by suitable attendant
J. G. BINGHAM.
ST Jobnsbury. Aug. &c, 1913. SYST
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
SAMUEL AVER S ESTATE.

TgylIE subscribers having been appointed by
4 the Hon. Probate Court for the District
of Caledonia, Commissioners to receive, ex.
anime, and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons against the Estate of Samuel
Aver, late of st. Johnsbury, in said District,
deceased, represented insolvcnt and the term
of six months from the 25th day of July, Is4s,
being allowed by said Court, to the cred
itors of said deceased, to exhibit and prove
their respective claims before us-do hereby
give notice that we will attend to the duties
of our appointment at the dwelling house
of Loren Aver, in st. Johnsbury, in said Dis
trict,T the 9Th day of October, l649, and on
the 18th of January, 1919, at 10 O'Clock fore
noon, on each of said days.
JONAS FLINT,
DAVID GOSs, in. Commissioners.
HARRIS KNAPP,
Dated at ST. Johnsbury, this 18th day of
August, IS4S. 51Sw3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
Land Tax Petition.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Propretors
~ and land owners of Brddtey Yale, in the
County of Caledonia, tina: petition Will be pre-
ferred TO the general asse mbly of the State of
Vermont at their October Session for the yeal
1913 for n tax of six cents per acre on all
lands in said town, lands sequestered to pub
lie, pious and charitable uses excepted, for the
purpose of making and repairing roads, and
building Bridges insaid town.
JOSHUA ANDREW.
DUDLEY z. HALL,
WIN. A. BLANCHER.
Bradley Vale, August 10th, l64s. [578w3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
WGgasin de S0nte.
(MAG.4ZLNE OF HE.4LTHj

D. q, D a * L I n G
K EEPS for sale 100 kinds of the best and
IN most popular medicines, among which
are Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Brant's Indian
Pulmonary Balsam and Purifying Extract
Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry, Taylor's Bal,
sam of Liverwort, Jones Drops for humors
Mottat's Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters, KoIm.
stocks yermituge, Dalley's Magical Pain Ex.
tractor. Davis Pain Killer, &c, &c.
IL None but pure and genuine medicines
and those of established good repute win ever
be recommended.
Concord, Vt, I84S. 1574tf
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
ST. JOhRSbury Academy.

TENHE Fall Term will commence on Wrdncs
Il day, Sept. the 9th
MIR. JAMES K. COLBY, PEIScIrAL,
Mr.. L. S. &. MILLER, Assistant.
Desirable accommodations for board will be
afforded in the new house erected near the ~
cadrmy.
Rooms can be obtained, by those who may
wish TO board themselves, on reasonable terms.
For further particulars apply 10 the Princi'
pal or J.P. BANCROFT, Sec.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
Lunenburg.

TENHE non resident proprietors of the town
III of Lunenburg, in the county of Essex,
are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by
said town within the year next preceding this
date, remain either in whole or in part mn
paid OH the following described lands in said
town, to wit:
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
= IN n q \ LE ID n A n.
instrumental Music,

Ut may be expected that instruction in m Lo
sic on the Piano, will be given, on inc
same conditions as formerly, by Miss PULLEY :,
MoKEEN, at st, Johnsbury, during the Iaii
on Wednesday, the 9th of Sept. next.
Aug. II, 1S4S. o|o"@
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East Haven.

THNHE non resident proprietors of the town
of East Haven, in the county OF ESSEX
are hereby notified that the taxes assessed ny
said town within the year next preceding
this date, remain either in whole or in part
unpaid on the following described lands III
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
Newark.

yEyHE non resident proprietors of the town
of Newark, in the-ounty OF Caiedoh;1,
are hereby notified that tho taxes assessed py
said town within the year next preceding th,s
date also on the Grand List of 1916, remain
either in whole or in part unpaid on the fol-
Lowing described land, to wit
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
Lexington.

The Nonresident Proprietors and owners
Of land in the Town of bennington, in The
County of Essex, are hereby notified that the
taxes assessed by said town within the year
next preceding this date remain either III
whole or in part unpaid OH the following
described lands in said town, to witt
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
FIRE. FIRE y

TINE members of the Vermont Mutual Fire
K Insurance Company are hereby notified
that the following assessments have been made
by the Directors on all notes in force on the
dnys followinu IN wit.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
Tracts.

A DErosrronY of Tracts and Tract Publ
N cations, will be kept at the store OF H.
{, T. Fairbanks 81 CO., st. Johnsbury, which
win be sold at the catalogue prices, among
which are
Packages of Tracts pages, % cents.
Packages of 10 Children's Tracts, 20 do
do do do do do 20 do
do do do do % do
Christian Family Almanacs, by the humid
red or dozen. Also a large assortment OF
bound volumes. o'Su
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
Maidstone.

VVNIlE non PRESIDENT Proprietors oflhe town
H. of Maidstone in the County of Essex are
hereby notified that the taxes assessed by said
Gown within the three years next preceding
Shis date remnin either in whole or in part
unpaid on the following described lands in
said town, 10 wit:
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02

NOTICE is hereby given that have this
~ day given my son, Vanrenselcar Davis,
his time to transact business for himself, and
shall claim none of his earnings nor pay any
debts of his contracting after this date
ROSWELL DAVIS
Witness, G. d. Leslie.
Bath, N. Ii. Aug ID, lS4s. 677w3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02

And so much of said lands will be sold at
public Auction at the dwelling house of Will
liam Morse in said Luncnburg on the first
Thursday ofOctober next at ten o'clock fore
noon as shall be requisite to discharge said
taxes with cost unless previously paid
JOHN w. PUTNAM, First Constable.
Dated at Lunenburg this 18th day of Au-
gust, A. ID. 1913, 57Sw3.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02

And so much of said Lands will be sold at
Public Auction, at the dwelling house of E.
!ijah Avery, in said town of East Haven, on
the first Thursday of October next, at 10 o.
clock fore noon, as shall be requisite to dis
charge said taXes,with cost unless Previously
Paid.
Dated at East Haven this 22d day of Au-
gust, A. ID. 1913.
II. L. WALTER first Constable ofEast
Haven. 57Sw3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
Sash, Doors & Blinds.

(WHICH are made of good stock, in the
w latest styles, and of different qualities,
with prices to corresponds; all of which are
made by machinery, and therefore eau be sold
cheaper than hand made sash
All Work Warranted Good,
and sold CHEAP for cash or approved credit
~ b. All orders sent by mail will receive
attention l.. MORRIS.
st. Johnsbury, 1913. 572tf
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
Seraphines and MelOdeOns,

LNROM Worcester, Ms.-of quality infe-
n rior to none made in the country-for sale
by MERRILL J. HAZELTINE.
Please call and examine for yourselves,
ST. Johnsburv Vt. Sept. 10, 1917. 529ylS
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-02
Boots and Shoes,
ofall descriptions;
Harnesses,
Of every kind and variety of finish
LGath err,

fail to suit the examiners: constantly on hand
or with scasonuble notice furnished, and sold
wholesale and retail.
Merchants who wish TO keep on hand arti.
Giles of a superior quality, will find it for then
interest to give as "A call To shoemakcrs who
furnish their own stock we offer every induce.
ment.
"QUICK S.3LES md SMALL PROFITS"
is our way Of doing business We expect 20
sell also to the same purchaser twice; and in
fact, do Just such n business will be most
conducive to the health, beauty and profit Of
all classes of our customers.
n. B. Cash paid for HIDES and all kinds
of green Stock.
HARRINGTON, POTTER & STANFORD.
East st. Johnsbury, Aug 10. lS45. SONS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06

Rcndo.t ysndsis Pendson Bangor for PhIad shI; Utica
ldwardE NYorh Navy Charpe Lorng Bangor for Philsd
Longeow Baker NYof; Prudence Coombs
Lnconv for do CID 3d. bark John Ave Jordan Csnfnegos
Slower hatanxsa =. ~ m
PsKsAcoLA Dec 2b-AIr bark Cumberland Woodbury. Hava
fhr 20 Bross Hearr York CID ship Architect Grey
Orears schr Lucy Blake. -, Galveston
RICHMOND Dec 3-A schrs Delaware Boynton Salem; Tus
earo Poster York SID echrs Lydis Stevens Boston, West
over Dodge N York.
sAvAsNAH. Nov 30-Arr fchr Patrick Henry. Chester.
HeIk CD ships nargret !gIl Rogers LyerpoS Coionist
philadelphia scrs CT ecian. Cilchrst Thomaston
Jones Lock- York Sid ship Teiasar Wood Lverpoo bark
Carlo Aauran Mauran, do; brig Wilson Fuller Crawford
York
SALEM Dec 2-Arr sebs Pilgrim Hughes Georgetown. DC: La
MARITIME alley Bangor bound South 3d. brig let Brambe
Sierra Leone
wmmseros Nov --Arr hriss Edward Tiett BirdN Yorh;
Harriet Drew Boston Cid Dec schr W Davis Priggs
Y,rl; II ID taughton Handy, New London.
WkyMouTH Dec 4-ln par brig Germ, Small, NYork, dig.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE,
AND
POSTMASTER GENERALS REPORT.

We publish IN to-day's Herald, in full, Presi.
dent Polks last annual message to the peoples re-
representatives.. 1t was delivered to Congress at
twelve o'clock, yesterday, and was despatched to
his city by special COVE rnment express, under the
direction of Mr.. Kendall, very enterprising gen.
,leman, who was selected as messenger for the
occasion, and reached this city before nine o'clock
last evening.
We also publish Mr.. Cave Johnson's (the Post
master GeneraD report, side by side with the mes
sage
Our space is so much pressed upon by these do
cuments that we have none left with which to
make any comment on them.
The state papers will be published IN the Weekly
Herald, tor Europe, at nine o'clock this morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 1S4S.

WARRINGTON Dec. 4, 1848.
Meeting Of Consress-The Honorable Horace Greeley
Personal appearance of the Honorable Gentleman
Members Seats-Supreme Court-The Message, &c.
To-day has been one Of the most lovely days We
have ever seen, at this time of the yearit
like sunny day in June, than the fourth of cold,
bleak December. The opening Of Congress being the
great attraction the avenue has been crowded with
beauty and fashon Whilst strong towards the CAPT.
toll this morning, We observed figure rolling in the
distance the gait was familiar, and yet there
certain something which could not reconcile.
Surely, We thought that face resembles some one we
have eeen before a philosopher whom have OBJ
served engaged in the pleasing duty Of carrying baby
down Broadway time and again. II Is mo 1t isn't
yes, surely it is the gentleman from the Sixth Con-
gressional District. the Honorable Horace Greeley
But what change since last we saw him Full we'll
we RENE mber that old drab coat with Its volumnous
skirts. and its innumerabe grease spots; the mex
prefsibes very tight and remarkably short the boot
and the shoe and above ALL the venerable white hat,
bereft Of nap, betrayBg ascarcty Of brm and pen-
titude of drt-a tout ensemble unsurpassed and
unsurpassable Now the honorable gentleman wears q
banging on his back-s gorgeous black velvet vest,
pair of trousers Of passable width and nearly long
enough pair of horfe hide boots; and-can 1t be pos
sble new black hat, With fur enough on it to make
Of a dozen Quakers It's Horace Greeley no longer.
He's lost his identity. Those rascay wings Of the
good, smiable quiet upsopbistcsted philosopher into
a dandy mere thing with dress coat on Alas!
poor Yorckp,
No business of course was transacted in Congress,
to-day, beyond the necessary organization. In the
House the members balloted again for the seats and
many honorable gentlemen who, last session, were
seated almost out doors, have succeeded in
ing arm chairs under the Speakers nose.
The Supreme Court met this morning at eleven
o'clock and shortly thereafter proceeded to pay their
respects usual the FIRST day of their meeting to
His Excelency the President
he Presidents Message and accompanying reports
VIII be laid before Congress TO- morrow The Secretary
Of the Treasury, who reports directly to Congress will
not present his report till Wednesday 1t is believed
The otter secretaries report to the President.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec ga. M.
On the meeting of the Legislature yesterday there
great confusion and excitement Both the Senate
and House were duly organised There six bal
lettings in the Senate for Speaker Mr. Bearer, free
soil whg, obtained eighteen votes; Ewing, democrat,
II; blank, l.
In the House Of Representatives the democrats took
possession at O'Clock, two hours before the time of
meeting and were sworn in by Judge Reed. At 10
O'Clock the wings were sworn in by Judge Avery. All
attempts to compromise failed and the democrats re-
tanned possession Of the hall this morning
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Died,
nsrmptiop, ANcx1INx A. Nifs Of Geo.


On the lh instant Of consumption A. wife sfGso.
The relatives ard cndsof family also ofh brother
1hos Taper respectfully
Wedr eday the 9th instant at o'clock r. ~ without fun Their
initiation, from her late residence M Forsyth street.
years
The relatives and ds Fund Association
the theatrical profession general particularly requested
attend the ne rel sbis dsy WEDNESDAY, ct NJ from the
North American Hotel Bowery.
At the Naval Hospital Brooklyn the i instant Sergeant
JOHN lURRAN, aged 81 years
In the death d, Sergeant urrap, the corps
tame soldier excellent and worthy
the daring eailaDy-bearing his shout
dr r the bloody field of Indian Key the wounded body Of
tcer Of the LIST Artillery who doubtless would have
been ssh ed by tie fee but for the timely and
aid rendered Al the clofe 81 the Florida he entered the
service o the Municipal Guard Of Chi orderly
and served with much ceet about years the
OF the bicsn he the regular
service and hm the tesimer GduceS Immediately
promoted to orderly Of Company A. In the Marine Bat
tat serving With the in Mexico in the battles the
merdatie real In accordance with resolution of Congress-
ana fuequent ORDER Of the mander he
ted by his immedate commanding officer having disn
gnhed him self with mertorous
who ad served with him. inerred with military
due his rafk All the marines the station in uniform with
the band OF the snip North Carolina attended the ea
The burial service by the Rev. C. s. Stewart Chap
BILE character soldier and the calm and happy termination
his life devoted Christian the nsidous consumption,
having aesated wish of his
in this world ofsorow lie died the believer deth in the
blessed hope OF glorious Immortality The officers the sta
ton generally participated in the last sad funeral ceremonies
formed ut the grave of the gallant soldier j. G. r.
In Troy. Saturday, Dec. q ELLIOT t. of
Thompson and Caroline Gale aged and three months
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06

Our CoLUMNs.-The documents and reports, re,
ceived last.night from Washington, are of such di-
menslons, that we are constrained to leave out
great deal OF other interesting matter. All the
public documents and reports of any importance
that may be sent to Congress, will be found in the
Hts aid during the session.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06

Port OF New York, December 9, lsAs.
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Cleared
Cambria Br) Harrison HALIFAX and Liverpool Cunard Jr
tBrj Campbell Liverpool Grinae; Mnturn
Brown. saysnnsh. --' .''1' o'' SUNNI ~ A'"''''''
ss aa Coo. ssn s:s as Re
BIss.sy James EDOnsld sBry Damn Cork Mine; Cruz
M 8.s1 ~
case cus. Pom
s:.,ss s5a S:ys burg Coz
Belgian ship Fanny Best Antwerp days. with mdse and
y s s S.s ss us ct % n ~ a.
galley house ali stove bow the other so
he sass ss s
ships long boat with the IN
with litter The was boarded yesterday
s,,a Glen Got New Haven't Small Limerick 2s in ballast
0';l.cs Est q fl,s 5and By ths News By;
Rs'sa es.d y Sey Ss
house ~ ship a.
gs % badly 50 =: to gain both
and the Weather secured ths
remainder Of the Cargo the vese still making much
TH sa s'i9s
Stalker The was boarded yesterday afternoon of Fire Island
Brig Damascus kin,~.n eonaiye, Tarp.ua Cove "a
.need heavy gale part of deck load stove boat
split sails blown off into the Gulf put into Newport
for provisions
Brig VIM Penn Crove1 Georgetown days. with -four and
corn, to Hitchcock b Marshall -
Schr Gilbert Hatfield, Mrasaone, st Domingo l6 days.
with logwood and coffee Dea6ed vessel to z al.
stead Co. The II boarded by the Boy Yesterday
afternoon at o'clock, 10 miles Sc OF the Hook
Schr Select, Camp. Richmond, Va
6chr Deav are, Dill, Virginia
Schr Ann D, Bedel Norfolk.
echr Harrison Price Naylor Georgetown days.
Schr Seguine. Swain. Baltimore, days
Schr VIM II Goodwin. johnson, Milford. Del
Schr George Warrington. Ken p Philadelphia.
Schr Louisa Reeves Cav.ier, Philadelphia.
Schr Fashon, Baker, Salem NJ.
Schr Lofiand, Hallet, Albany for Boston.
echr Thames Potter, Albany for New Bedford.
Schr joseph James, MITCHELL Bangor via Bridgeport
Schr Teula, Titus, Cherry field via Boston, III days
Schr Sylvia Wildes Curtis, Portland, Sdays
Schr Traveller. Bushnell New Haven
Iron Gov MoDor Snedeker Baltimore As hours with
corn, to A Fcnly.
Sloop Vermont -. Warren, RI
Sloop Helen, Smith. Sag Rarbor.
Below.
Capt Parks Of steamer Telegraph reports of Baega-Shp
TAI marco Sinclair from New Orleans and Camargo Tyler
90 days from Mo Janeiro with coffee Sken ronsde Also
q bark and brig of Egg Harbor
Sailed.
Steamship United States for Havre ships Iowa. do; Catherine
insurance schr John Van Zandt Tpp cruise
for the wreck of brig New Orleans and others.
DtcExBrR b-wind, At SUNRISE N; meridian, Me- sunset
NE, light
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06
TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.
THIRTIETH CONGRESS-.
SECOND SESSION.

TEIIRTIETH CONGRESS-.
SECOND SESSION.
WAsHiNeToS, Dec. s, 1S48.
The Presidents Message transmitted to both
houses Of Congress to-day, at noon. The reading of
the Message occupied the time until late hour Many
contents of the Message, and some of them left the
csptol long before the reading of the MT was
concluded.
The Senate.
After the reading Of the Presidents Message had
been concluded
On motion of Mr.. ArnERroN, Of New Hampshire
the message was ordered to be printed.
On motion Of Mr. BREEsE, Of Illinois, 10 900 extra
pies Of the messages ordered for the use of the
Senate.
The Senate then adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
Mr.. GsEELEY gave notice Of his intention to intro
duce at early day, bill to prevent speculatons in
the public lands and to encourage their occupation
by actual settlers.
Mr.. GooerN gave notice of his intention to intro.
throughout the United States
1t is understood that Mr.. Goggns bill will reduce
the postage for letters Eve cents for all dis
tances.
On motion, fifteen thousand extra copies of the Pre-
sident's Message were ordered to be printed.
After transactng some other business of little inn
portance, the House adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06

STEAMER BURNED.--A telegraphic announce
Indiana was burnt to the waters edge on Thursday
night last, In Conneaut harbor. She owned by
Messrs Lee Carpenter, of Connesut and Is insured
for S20000$5 600 in the Buffalo Mutual SIS 600 In the
Delaware Mutual, and The balance, IL is believed, at
Hartford The cause of the fire has not been ascer-
tairtd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06

RUMoR.-It is currently reported that one OF
eur county officers is defsulter to large amount
From our knowledge Of the individual implicated we
can hardly credit the report and abstain from
ther comment Sure that II the report be true
IT e ito come extent at est the result Of ungusrded
confidence in others or OF misfortune Syracuse De-
Dee
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06

TRIP TO EURoPE.-The steamship Cambria,
Captain Harrison, will leave to-day for Halifax
and Liverpool. Lieut. Douglas Reid, R. NJ, il
the Admiralty Agent. This gentleman is the
government officer, and takes charge Of all the
mails and dispatches The mails will close at
eleven o'clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06
Meeting of the New York Electoral College

ALBANY, Dec. 5-B ?. NJ.
The New York College of Presidential Electors as.
sembled this afternoon in the Senate chamber The
Secretary Of State called the the members of
the college, and all but three answered. Mr. Gates OF
Wayne, was not present. The tive others (Wr
Wheeler, Of Delaware county and Mr.. Russell, OF Al
leehsny) found to be ineligible by of their
holding Office under the general government. Joseph
S. Smith was elected to supply the place of Mr.
Wheeler; Martin ButterHeld, to supply the place of
Mt Gates and Ira Davenport to supply the place Of
MI Russell.
Henry H. Ross was then elected President Of the
college. Mr.. Ross returned thanks for the honor
ferred, and took the chair. Charles R. Barstow
then appointed Secretary. committee appointed
to wait upon and in wife the attendance of clergy
man, after which the college adjourned till 10 O'Clock
to- morrow morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-06

The EASTERN LINE OF TE1EeRApH-The tele-
graph is in working order between this city and
Ibomaston, and In few days will be completed to
Portland, and then attention viii be given push the
work East to meet with the British provinces and
thus give the foreign news from Halifax.-Banso,
Wing.