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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
For the Caledonian.
Hints for Farmers.

Mr. CHADwIcK: Since it has become pref.
ty certain that the Rail Road will be finished
as far as Wells River this year, have thought
of limiting to my brother farmers Of Caledonia
County, whether it might not be for our inter
est to increase our products somewhat this
year, since it is pretty certain we shall find
either ready market at home for all we can
raise, or if we choose can send it away at any
time after the Rail Road is opened at cheap
and expeditions rate
think there may be some advantage too in
uniting to increase the amount of articles to be
transported, since it is pretty well understood
that If the road does good business the first
'e" months after it is opened, Boston folks
nave no idea of letting it stop at Wells River,
out VIII push it along up among us. believe
every farmer will turn his attention to il
no" we can show up an amount of business
'hat viii astonish the Bostonians, and we will
make money by it too
A CALEDONIA co. FARMER.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
Proceedings of Orleans Co. Ag
ricultural Society.

The Annual Meeting of the Orleans Conn.
ty Agricultural Society was held at Irasburgh
on the 18th ut.
OFFICERS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: Pres-
dent, THOMAS GUILD, ESQ, Coventry; Vice
Presidents, Cyrus Eaton, Esq, of Barton;
William Wilson, Esq, of Craftsbury.
Secretary-Hubbard Hastings, of lrasburgh.
Cor Sec.-Rev. S. r.. Hall, of Cratsbury.
Ireasurer-H Hon. Elijah Cleveland Coventry.
Board OF agers-Albaay, Farley HYDE;
Barton, Timothy Dudley; Bloomington, Tru-
man Richardson; Craftsbury William ]. Hast
ings; Coventry, Lorin FROST Charleston, Gard
ner Gage; Derby, Portus Baxter; Glover, w.
Merriam; Greensboro, G. L Lincoln. Holland
Micah Ferrinj Irasburgh, f.. G. Kimball; jaw,
Lanson Sanborn; Lowell, Amasa Paine; Nor.
gan, Charles Cummings; Newport, Phineas
Page; Salem, Isaac G. Smith, Troy, Jesse N
Perleyj Westfeld, Luther Page; Westmore,
Peter Gilman.
! CoMMrTTEEs-to fill vacancies.
On wheat-Hon. Elisha White
Barley, Oats and Rye-Freeman Ranneyj
John Bryant
Corn, Peas, and Beans-Harris Smith, Thos
Jameson, John Way.
Potatoes, Turnips and Flax-John IL. Kel
| lam.
On motion-voted that the annual meetings
of the Society be held on the first Tuesday of
January, hereafter, at Irasburgh, and that the
ne xt fair ofthe Society be held at Barton Land
ing.
On motion-Voted that the annual fair be
held, until otherwise ordered by the Society,
on the third Tuesday ofSeptember
The Awarding Committee awarded the fol-
lowing premiums, viz:
Israel s. Scott, of Newport-Best acres of
Wheat 100 bush.] $4,0O
Amasa F. Clarke, of Glover-Best 3 acres
of Wheat rs BUSH $500
Enoch Rowell, Of Albany--Best acres of
Wheat [444 bush] $3.50
Truman Richardson, of Brownington--Best
acre Wheat 1924 bush $3.50
George Bryant, of Irasburgh two a.
cres of Oats 100 BUSH $500
Israel s. Scott, of Newport Best acre
of Oats RIO bush. $500
Orville Robinson, of Newport-Best acres
Corn (l361 bush1 $1,000
Alfred Brown, of Coventry-Best one acre
Corn 1882 bush. ears] $500
J. b. Wheelock, of Coventry-Best acre
Corn C1021 bush. ears] $500
Farley Hyde, of Albany-Best / acre of
Coru [171 bush. shelled] $3.50
Phineas Page, of Newport-Best acre Peas
[I94 bush 5000
orviile Robinson, of Newport-Best 3 acre
Beans [I21 bush. 5000
Daniel Bean, of Coventry Best two acres
Potatoes ZOO bush. long Johns] $500
Farley Hyde, of Albany-Best one acre of
Potatoes [2l0 bush.l $500
Truman Richardson, of Brownington--Best
! acre Potatoes [9l bush.] 5000
Alfred Brown of Coventry-Best acre Flax,
1888 lbs lint aid 8 bush. seed $500
On motion-Voted to give Abraham john
son, of Albany, premium on Ruta Baga Tur-
nips--ll2 bushels on % So rods.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
WAR MATTERS.
BY express and Telegraph to the New York
papers,
COLUMBIA, s. O., Feb. 26th, l848.


COLUMBIA, s. c., Feb. Goth, 1s49.
The daily overland Express packages for
the Journal of Commerce is received, aud
brings dates from New Orleans to the 2lst,
Tampico TO the l3th and Vera Cruz 10 the
10th the two last brought by the English
steamer which arrived at Cat Island on the
Goth inst.
The courier from the English Legation ar
rived at Vera Cruz before the steamer sailed,
with dates from the city of Mexico TO the
18th.
The American Star of the 18th inst. con-
tnlns the official announcement that the tren-
" ofpeace was ratified on the part of the
Mexican Congress- by receiving the signature
of Signor Rosas, Minister ofForeign Affairs,
on the 10th inst, which date it bears A
meeting of the Deputies and Senators who
were in the city, was held, but only twenty
four were present, and majority of them
were in favor Of peace and the treaty.
Lieut. Clark, with his company, was Mt
Cuernavaca, on the 9th instant, and Gen. Al
varez was making great efforts to cut off his
supplies. Lieut. Clark was making every
effort to thwart such plans, and had been so
! far successful.
The Star of the 18th says that Santa Anna
had asked for passport to leave the Repub-
lie, and that he recommends TO his friends TO
| yIclu up tllc COIl6Sl WIFI INC blllleu lolulcS,
sue for peace, and establish good govern
ment.
Pena y Penn publishes letter in which he
states the government ofQueretaro, in con-
junction with Gen. Scott, have resolved upon
the imprisonment of Santa Anna, and thus
remove the only obstacle which exists against
a speedy conclusion of peace. There was
considerable animation exhibited at Queretu-
70. Business was fast reviving under the
general belief that peace was at hand, ifnot
already concluded.
The American Star of the 10th says the
announcement had been officially made by
the Minister of Foreign Relations, that the
Treaty had been signed second time by Mr.
Trist for the United States and Sgnor Cau-
tuevas for the Commissioners ofthe Mexican
Government.
The Mexican papers confirm the articles
Of the treaty in the matter ofthe cession of
all ofNew Mexico, Terds and Upper Califor-
mia on their part, and the payment of fifteen
millions bonus and five millions for our citi-
zens' claims against Mexico by the United
States. -
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
PROTECTION FROM FIRE.

VEHHE Washington County Mutual Insur-
| H. ance Company, Office at Granville, New
York, offers to insure Farmers against loss or
damage by fire.
This company is Incorporated by an act of
the New York Legislature and have been do
ing business nearly two years and half, and
have insured nearly or quite eleven millions
of Dollars, leaving surplus fund after paying
! all losses and expenses of the company-of7 goo
dollars, with little no prospect of ever maxi
ing an assessment as none has ever been
made
The unparalleled success which has attended
the operations of this company 10 owing to its
being a Formers company and taking no risks
on mills, machinery, stores, buildings in blocks
or villages.
This company insure on household furni-
ture, wearing apparel, provisions, hay, grain,
its full value, for per cent and on build
incs from three to four per cent. less than 9th.
or companies; and in case any difference or
DISAGREEMENT arising between the company
and any person sustaining losses, the Same
NAV be submitted and determined by arbitra-
ton, in the county and state where the loss
happened, at the election of the insured, by
three disinterested persons, to bo mutually
chosen by said insured and the company.
This company will be liable for losses on
property burnt by lightning.
The subscriber having been appointed Agent
for said company will call on Farmers and re-
ceive applications and give explanations when
required.
ANY application made to him will meet with
prompt attention. Inquire at Fuller g. Co.'S,
TIL. FULLER.
Lyndon, Nov. I, IS47. 536m6
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
Essex School Convention.

The inhabitants of Essex County met in
convention, at Lunenburg, Feb. IL, and organ
Aeo ny choosing r. G. Benton, Moderator and
- .. Clark Secretary. After PRAYER, offered
ny rev. Thomas Hall, a committee of over
wres' consisting of five persons, was appoint
10 present business for the consideration of
me meeting. The chair appointed Rev. T.
hali, Arson Fisk, j. w. Webb and w. S.
,Ohandler for said committee, who reported the
following topics for discussion to precede the
introduction of resolutions, to wit:
II ist AS to the best mode of teaching READING.
"Peinng, Arithmetic, &c &c
'dren to read. CHI
90. neist,on of good government to the best
of schools S so'erHmehl
9TH Schools can never be elevated % tbo;-
proper standing without parental aid.
AFTER some remarks from Rev. Thomas
-ai ana L.'Welis in relation to the defects in
Nach'ng children to read convention adjourn
ca Tor half an hour.
Afternoon Convention met and renewed
the discussion.
>, At the close Of able remarks from William
haywood, A Lang, jr, R. C. Benton, jr., J.
D'0oks' jr,, Hall, Cutler and others, Jude Ben
OOn introduced the following resolutions, TO
wit:
in ist. Resolved, That great care is necessary
books anu use oi SCHOOL
s,S "a. Resolved, That purchasers are unneces-
ana y tSed, teachers unnecessarily perplexed
bv ~ mat scholars are not sufficiently benefited
boooI ne great abundance and variety of school
'ooks now in use.
enc %, Resolved, That our common schools are
pos uowed and should be sustained for the pur
bu 3i teaching and learning the common
Tho " I. OF an English Education, and that
to n.gner branches should not be permitted
h.. Interfere with their primary object. Which
ing warmly advocated by the introducer were
A.. a",nously adopted. Rev. Mr. Hall intro
'uoed the following:
wr;t;slVed, That instruction in the art of
otbor 2, tor its own sake, and the interest of
branches ofstudy) should be taken from |
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

The ScoTT AND WoRTH DFFICULTY. We
shall publish, in tomorrow's Delta, the cor
respondence between Gen. Worth and Scott,
which led to the arrest of the former and the
suspension of the latter. They are interest
ing documents, and have never been publish
ed before. In reference TO this difficulty we
may remark, TINT the officers late from the
capital all agree that there are no parties in
the army, as has been represented, in regard
to the difference between the Commander in
Chief and his subordinates-that Gen. Scott
is sustained by the whole army, and that his
suspension win be received with much con-
Germ and chugrn by officers aud men. The
arrest ofWorth, Pillow and Duncan produce
no greater sensation in the army than ifthree
Lieutenants had been arrested by Colonel
of any of the regiments.-.M o. Delta 18Th.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
Derby Academy.

rENHE Spring Term of this Institution will
H. commence on Wednesday, the first day
Of March next, under the charge of Mr. AUS
TIN NORCROSS, aided by competent as
sistnrits.
There will be Teachers institute and other
exercises, during the term, for the special
benefit of Teachers.
Board at the Boarding House will be fur
nished at cost;-n private families MS usual.
Tuition as usual, in the Languages, English
branches, and instrumental and Vocal Music.
o. NEWCOMB, Secretary.
Derby, Is Feb. 1913. 552w3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
The Treaty.

The reports by the Telegraph respecting the
confirmation of the Treaty, by the Senate, are
contradictory. The "whole ofMexico Sena-
tors" don t,like it, and evidently started a
demonstration againstit it, but they did not find
very hearty response, AID therefore, we be-
leve it will be confirmed by the requisite two
thirds vote. The administration party, or a
considerable portion of the party at Washing
ton, did not wish to see any treaty-they
wanted more war-more offices-more con-
quests-but they dare not defeat it, probably,
now one is before them
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, Feb o.
SENATE. A message was received from
: the President, announcing his signature t.
, certain acts of Congress-; among which wa.
one providing additional quarters for troop.
at New Orleans. He also transmitted {
message in writing believed to contain the
new Treaty with Mexico.
MIR Allen submitted a resolution calling oil
the President for information whether the
active operations ofthe Army in Mexico have
been suspended by an armistce, and if Sc, or
what authority.
The same gentleman also submitted a res
olution instructing the Judiciary Committee
to inquire whether the act of 1899 required
an amendment, more effectualy to punish
American citizens for holding reasonable
correspondence with the enemy in time of
war.
The Treaty was refei%ed to the Commit
tee ON Foreign Relations in order to be prin-
ted
Mr. Cass gave notice that he should call up
the Ten Regiment bill tomorrow.
Mr. Mason, from Virginia, said circumstan-
ces had occurred which would render far
Their debate on the bill unnecessary. He
would yield the right Of the floor if Senators
from the other side would cease discussion,
and let the bill come up on its final passage.
Mr. Cass said it was the unanimous opin-
now in our military operations would be ia
tai; their wish was that the vote should be ia
ken before adjournment tomorrow.
Mr. Berrien would submit to the majority,
but hoped that opportunity would be given
them for farther discussion.
| MIR Mason thought it evident that gentle
men on the other side considered the passage
of the bill unnecessary, but he would occu-
Py the floor tomorrow to prove the necessity
greater than ever
Several Administration Senators declared
that the necessity for passing the bill now
was greater than before the Treaty.
WAsHNaToN, Feb. %.
SENATE. Mr. Allen moved to take up
the resolution which he offered yesterday.
calling on the President for information
whether the active operations of the United
States army in Mexico have been and now
are suspended by an armistice, and if SO, by
whose agency and in virtue of what authori-
ty such armistice has been effected.
Mr. Sewer moved to lay the resolution on
the table, but the motion was lost by a vote
of 81 TO Ill.
The resolution was then adopted, Al to 8.
Mr. Allen then moved to take up the sec
ond Resolution offered by him, instructing
the Committee on the Judiciary TO inquire
and report to the Senate by bill or otherwise,
whether the law of 1899, Furnishing those
holding correspondence with the enemy in
time of war requires amendment, and wheth-
err farther Legislation be necessary to protect
the rights and interests of the people of the
United States against the consequences
which may result from the assumption of any
Individual or individuals, without authority TO
act in the name or OH the behalf Of the Gov
erument of the United States, in negotiations
with any foreign Government or with any in
Gividual or individuals assuming 10 be such
foreign Government or any department or
officer thereof and especially in matters of
peace and war.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
FARM FOR SALE.

VFyllE subscriber offers his farm for sale. 1t
q is located in Waterford miles from Pas
sumpsic Village and about from St. Johpsbu-
ry Plain, and contains $40 acres--40 of now
ing and lillOge,Gnd 30 Of pasturing, the remain
der wood land. The farm is well watered,and
has upon it n good sugar orchard Of 300 trees,
and 100 as good apple trees as can be found in
Caledonia County, .
Upon the place is decent house, and am
pie barn room, with other buildings.
Purchasers are invited to call and examine
for themselves.
Tcrms--a part of the purchase money down,
and the remainder upon reasonable credit.
BLAKE POWERS.
Waterford, Feb "a, 1913. 552tf
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

FLOOD AT MAsILLoN, ONO. A great flood
has occurred at MasilIon, Ohio. A reservoir,
ninety feet above the town, burst, and the
contents were poured into tile town, tearing
down several brick warehouses, factCry,
and the fremont house. The canal enIbank-
ment was much damaged, and nearly all the
stores in town were overlooked.
nFThe Chicago Daily Tribune gays that
David KeDnson, one ofthe survivors of the
famous party who made dish oftea ~ Bos-
ton harbor, is living in that city at the advanc-
ed age of id wears. His memory ofihe do
ings of the Tea Party and the Revolution is
still very distinct.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

Mr.. ADAMS DIARY.-It is well known that
the pd::ient labor of years has been devoted
by Mr. Adams &c the regular ioii:r@@"lizing of
all events which have occurred not only III
der his own eye, but also in any way refer
ring to the legislative and diplomatic history
ofour country. Is il not advisable that Con-
gress should adopt some plan to have them
placed before the public at the National ex-
pense? They will doubtless prove perfect
compendium of the History of the Union,
since Mr. Adams first entered public life.
philadelphia North american.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

DROWNED. Two men were drowned near
Port Douglass, Lake Champlain.no the 10Th,
one about SIS or 60, and the other about 20;
supposed TO be Wheeler or Gilmore, and his
son William, of Fayston. According to the
Keesviie Republican, they reached open
water at schuyielr's Island, and could neither
advance or return, and probably they pung-
ed into the water in the hope of swimming
to the island Their bodies were found in
40 feet of water.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

0CPThe Wilmot Proviso Democrats of
Michigan are showing symptoms of Herki-
merism. Five members of the Convention
who refused to endorse Gen. Cass, pub
Iicly protest against the abandonment the
free territory principle.
GPAUGUsTus NORBERT NORM, has been
elected to preside over the popular branch,
of the Canada Legislature for The next four
yearsat salary of "a, 000a year He is a native
of Lower Canada, of French extraction, by
profession an advocate, and resides in Que
bee.
0~PThe Lowell Courier says that the
Lawrence Manufacturing Company in that
city will make no dividend this spring, their
profits having been only $4,000 upon CAPT
tai of 81 100000.
QJ|Mr Adams leaves widow, daughter
of the late Col. Joshua Johnson, of Maryland
-one son, Charles Francis Adams,o Boston
--nnd several grandchildren.
nFSThe bells ofthe several churches in
Boston we're tolled on Friday, from twelve
till one o'clock, aud the flags OIL the public
buildings and oftbe shipping in the hnrbor
were displayed at half mast during the day,
in token ofrespect 10 the memory OF the Hon.
John Quincy Adams.
o. Five boys were recently subjected 10
the expense of $75 in fines and costs, for
breaking up school in Ashfeld, by putting
the master out Of doors. man who stood
by, and countenanced the act, was obliged to
pay about half as much as the boys.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
49, MMRAGR@

In this town, March 9, by Rev. Mr. Thoyer
of Lyndon, Dea. CHARLES SroNE, of Lynn
don, and Miss HANNAH MINER, of this town.
In Concord, Feb. is, by Rev. Mr. Russell,
Mr. JEREMIAH MATTHEW'S and Miss RoAScV
UNDERWOOD, all of Concord.
In Boston, DR.. EDWARD 5. MATTockS and
Miss NAHcYT. SMITH.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

ANTI-SLAvERY IN VIRGINIA. The move
ment originated by DR.. Ruffner in West Vir
GINA, progresses. The Wellsburg Gazette
published in that region, says that the people
in West Virginia are in earnest about eman-
cipation. The paper says:-
And is it not time that the move should be
made Is it not time that the people of
Western Virginia should awake TO their inter-
ests? Mr. Ruffner has put The ball in motion,
and, with his assistance, we hope to see it
roll on and OH, until there is not voice West
of the Blue Ridge that will be raised in de-
fence OF slavery and its accompanying evils.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

TAYLOR MEETING. A mass meeting ofthe
friends of General Tayl Tor was held at NIblos
Garden, in New York OH Tuesday evening.
The weather was extremely uDfavorable.
The New York papers differ as to the num-
Der present. The Journal of Commerce
says the meeting was "immensely large;'
whilst the Tribune puts down those in atten-
dance at from $500 10 $500.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

our common schools, and committed TO the
care of teachers employed especially for that
purpose-whch, for want of time for discus
sion,wa laid upon the table
On motion of J. Brooks Jr. voted to adopt the
books recommended by the State and County
suPerintendents during their session at Mont.
pelier in 1916, JOHN S. CLARK, Sec
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

CouNTERTEITs.--Silas Fife, pedler, of Ell
more in this county, was brought before
Judge Prentiss, by Deputy Marshall Dodge
Oh Inc 18th instant, charged with putting in
circulation counterfeit q"""rfer eagles; ana
for want of bail he was committed vs ~" al
the May term of the U. S, District Court at
Windsor. Fife also had spurious Mexican
dollars in his possession.
Counterfeit American dollars, halves, quar-
tiers, and Ten and five cent pieces IRE said,
by the counterfeit detectors, to be pretty a.
Observation-Disclosures.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

PENNSYLVANIA. The election in Pennsyl.
vania, to supply the place of Mr. Hornbeck
has resulted in the choice of n locofoco-by a
mliority of $50 or 20O-45O less than Polk S
majority in 1874 This change (not unexpect,
ed) together with the death of Mr. Adams, and
the loss of another member, by absence on ac-
count of sickness-Mr Holly, of NJ Y.-must
give the administration about all the adyan.
toge they need ask for in the House.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
IS8 AIIkGa

In Newbury, March /, of lung fever, CHAs.
NEWTON, infant SON OF Elder Williams, aged
months
In Lyndon, Jan. IS, of consumption, MARY
H., wife of Mr. John w. Brown, aged 81 years.
Printers in N. ii. are, &c.
In Danvillc, Feb 10, of dropsica affection
of the heart, Mr. Robert Hart, aged about 75
In Glover, Feb. 81, widow Sarah Joy, aged
rs years
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

Mr. ADAMS DEATn.-When this venerable
man was stricken down OH Tuesday last, and
it was known that he could not recover, there
seemed general melancholy wish that he
might die on Washington's Birth Day, as his
FATHER and JEFFERSON had died on the
Fourth of July. He fingered, however, until
the % !: but as this date is New Style, he ac-
tualIy expired on the Anniversary of Wash
inglon's Birth, which was the 11th of Febru-
airy. Old Style, which brings the Anniversary
correctly OH the 23d, adding the twelve days
for New Style. philadelphia NORTH finer
icon. .,.. ..
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04
The Markets.

BRIGHTON MARKET-Thursd Feb "a
At market, 800 beef cattle, 8 Jokes
working oxen, 12 cows and calves, 1460 sheep
and $50 swine.
Beefcaetle--extra, $3.50 SIS; first quality
500 CPS.
+ Working Oxen-70, IS and 105
Cows and calves-22, 25, and 80.
Sheep-2,75, $50, 4,25, and $50.
Swine-selected lots DC. Sc. Retail s to Cd
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

FuNERAL OF Coz. RANSOM. The funeral
ceremonies in honor of the late Col. II. b.
Ransom,at Norwich, in this state, were atten-
ded by an immense crowd, estimated at from
eight to ten thousand. The sermon by Rev.
Mr. Butler, and the euIogy by Gen. Hopkins,
are highly spoken of
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-03-04

DEATH By UsE OF WATER DRAWN THROUGH
LEAD PIPE.-The Barre Patriot records the
death of Mr. Edison Higley of Templeton
caused by the use Of water drawn through a
lead pipe. The death of his wife, which oc-
CURED two or three years ago, was attributed
by some at the time to the same cause.