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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01

We should have previously noticed Inc STATE"
ment, which the Times correctly pronounces 10
be authentic, but we desired first 10 know whether
MIR. Wise would meet the wishes of the nume-
rous signers 10 The invitation. We trust that he
will attend the Convention. Should he come, the
Times must mot be surprised" if he pours into
the Wing ranks the hot shot OF his eIoquence, 10
the use o! which we know no artillerist Of supe-
rior skill and power. We have good reason TO
believe, that, in his feelings and his convictions,
Mr. Wise il identified with the Democratic par
ty-and that, on the grea. question of the war,
he has taken the sound and patriotic position set
forth in the Presidents message. We advise The
Wings of every hue, "odds and ends" and all, to
dodge, II they can, Mr.. Wise's "bombshell."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01

we ask attention to Toe stringent and conc'u-
siyc resolutions of the Democracy OF Amherst
They ceyer the whole ground
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
Exciting Intelligence from ia.
maica and the French West
Indies.

The brig Glamorgan, Capt Focke, Which
arrived on Friday evening nj Baltimore, from
Jamaica. brings papers thence with dates TO
the 10Th ult., inclusive. The intelligence
they coirtnin is of good deal of importance
Santa Anna had arrived at Kingston on the
9Th inst, in The Spanish brig Martinez. The
General had taken up his residence at
splendid mansion near the race course at
Kingston. The Despatch says:--:'It is said
that the General will spend n few months in
this city, and proceed afterwards to Venezue-
Ia"
The full effects oflhe Provisional Govern
menrs decree, abolishing slavery in the
Grench West India colonies, are now fear
fully developing. AT Guadaloupe, the slaves
had refused to work, under the impression
that their freedom had been declared by Re-
publican France, and that it was withheld by
their owners and the colonial authorities.
The whole ofihe military and police were
under arms night and day, and had been
plentilnly supplied with ball cartridges. On
The arrival of the mail, bringing an account
of the Revolution in France, orders were is
sued by the Governor 10 the Postmaster not to
deliver the letters, and for several hours this
order was or, but it soon became evident that,
iffurther persevered in the office would be
destroyed, and the letters taken hy force.
Immediately OH the issue being made, and
the state ofuffairs at home becoming known,
the sailors from the ships of war and mer-
chant vessels ia port joined the military and
civilians on shore, and the town was con-
tinual scene of riot and drunkenness for three
days, the"Marsellaise Hymn"being sung with
great uproarousness. 1t was much feared
that no further work would be done by the
slaves as such, and as the canes were ripe, the
loss ofther sugar crop would be the result.
In Martinique, also, similar threatening
state of affairs is evident. The slaves had,
like those in Guadalupe, struck work, be-
Iieving that they were TO be at once emanci-
<pated, and the greatest vigilance was being
rused to prevent an iusurrection. The Gov
>crnor. appointed by the Provisional Govern
einent was passenger in the last Royal Mail
steamer, which arrived at Bermuda from
England, on his way to his government. He
diad been, it is snid, appointed by Louis Phil
lppe to the government of that colony, but
being still in France when the revolution oc-
Cured, he readily adapted his feelings to the
circumstances of the times, made the decla-
,rations required by the Provisional Govern
ment, had his former appointment renewed,
and Immediately proceeded.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
From the Maine Farmer Extra.
AUGUSTA, Tuesday, May %, 2 P. NJ.
HORRIBLE Catastrophe!

STEAMBOAT BLOWN UP,AND Loss OF LIFE!
Our whole community was thrown into in
tense excitement at about eleven o'clock this
forenoon, by a report from the Kennebec
Dam, that one ofthe Waterville Steamboats,
had been blown to pieces in the Lock, caus-
ing the death of most of The passengers and
crew. .F I....H
Our citizens rushed TO the spot in great
numbers, and such scene as met their eyes,
ave are unable to describe. 81"
The boat (the Halifax, just completed, and
this her second trip,) was completely riddled
from stern to sten-parts other being thrown
over the walls of the Lock, into the river
parts far up the bank, and the rest of her w.
ing in the Lock, mass of ruins!
Great was the excitement for none knew
how many nor who were the victims.
AT this time we have been enabled to gath
uer the following painful particulars:
The Halifax was ON her trip from Water
vile TO this place. Arriving at the Dam, the
engineer neglected, from some cause or 9TH
er, to blow off the steam, and just as she was
about leaving the Lock, the boiler burst with
a tremendous explosion, ,cFttsi'g The death Of
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
The Markets.

BRIGHTON MARKET, Thursday, May %.
At market, 100 beef cattle, l 3 yolIcs working
oxen, 25 COWS and calves, 600 sheep and 1850
swine.
Beef catne-A few extra, 81; lst quality
$50 u"6,75; ID quality 600 CPS.
Working Oxen-72, 90, $40.
Cows and Colvcs-23, %, 2S, 81, So, $37.
Shecp-2,25, 2,75, $50, $4,a5.
Swine-lots to pcddle n 4fc. for sows,
and 81 for bnrrows. At retail from TO &c
BRIGHTON MARKET, Monday, May 20.
Atmarket 1862 beef cattle.
Prces--B eefcnttle-few extra, q first quail.
lty, CPS 6,75; I'd, 5,75 6.
BOSTON MARKET, May 80.
BEEF-Extra mess, 90 n 5000; Mess
1000 1880; No. /, 900 a $50; prime, city,
3 so; navy 9 so 10 co.
rCEX-Extra clear - 50 Ia 00jclear ~ so
n "a Oo. ,2ess 10 90 10 80; prime 8 so n 8 90.
LARD-bGstoH 81 a II; south& west,5A Il.
BUTTER-stole IA l6,shipping Ii a l54,
family 90 %.
CIiEESE-new milk g, four meal 6,
shipping 6 Z.
FLOUR-Howard street 6.25 . 90; ONO,
6 90 6 10; Gcnesec, com. br. 6,37 a ~,
CORN-YclIow, round, 90 90, fiat "a 90,
white 10 a so.
OATS-southern, III a AZ; northern, so 90.
WOOL-There has been a fair demand for
domestic fleece and pulled within the range of
uuptatiOng.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03

French, the Brtons, and other adopted citi-
zens, fought in the same ranks, under the
same coors, side by side with native born A.
MISUNDERSTANDING like courage and eff
cheney, and uniting, ut every victory, in the
sane enthusiastic shouts, in honor ofour flag
and country. ... ....'
From Vera Cruz to the capital of Mexico,
there was one generous rivalry in heroic Dur
ing aud brilliant achievement. Let those
who Witnessed that career ofvalor and pat
riotism, say ifthey can, what race, according
10 numbers, contributed most TO the general
success and glory of the campaign. On the
many hard fought fields, there was no room
for invdious destruction. All proved them
selves the fiithiul soDs Gfour beloved country;
and no spectator could fail to dismiss any
lingering prejudice hc might have entertain
ed as TO the comparative merits of Americans
by birth and Americans by adoption. As
the honored representative of all, return a.
lnong you to bear testimony in favor of my
fellow brothers ia the field--the army of
MeXlco-and congratulate you and them,
that the common object of their efforts, and
ofyour hopes--the restoration of peace--is
in all probability, now attained.
Amidst discharges ofcannon, the boat then
took lis departure for the city. On entering
the bay, national salutes were fired from the
several forts in the harbor.
Gen. Scott on the way, received the salu-
tations individually of all on board, with his
usual suavity of manner, and fine soldierly
dignity. lie was looking in excellent health
and spirits.
approaching the wharf at Castle Gar.
den, the scene was exceedingly animating
The Battery was crowded with spectators
and their cheering was deafcning. The har.
Dor was full ofthe smoke ofnumberless can.
non, and fleet of shipping displayed the a.
lncrican flag in every direction.
The n, York Express, from which the u
hove is copied, further says:
The reception of General Scott in New
York was splendid affair-worthy Of TIC
city, aud worthy of the illustrious guest
"All New York was out-a! animated
Mi vocal-all smiles The Military never
looked better, and the civic part of The pro
cession was never more numerous and re-
spectacle"
Twas indeed most glorious reception
and one every way worthy ofthe great city
of New York, TO one oflhe most worthy of
living soldiers and patriots. ...
The officers ofthe First Division gave
Gen. Scott splendid supper Mt the Aston
House, (Which was illuminated from base.
ment 10 attc,on the occasion, wher the grand
review was over in the Park.
Several buildings in Broadway. were illu
minated and fireworks were displayed a
different points"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
LATER FROM OREGON.
LATEST NEWS.
LATER FROM MEXICO.

The New Orleans Picayune, of the 23d
inst, announces the arrival Mt Ship Island off
that port, on the previous day, ofthe British
steamer Tay, with dates from Mexico to the
18th inst, and from Vera Cruz 10 the 10th
inst.
Passengers by the Toy confidently say that
peace will soon he declared, and that the
treaty was to he ratified on the 25th. They
also state tint General Herrera had been e.
ectcd President, in opposition 10 lis desire
or inclination.
penu Pena, in lengthy message to Con-
rresz. strenuously advocated the ratification
of the treaty. lie takes a bold position, and
declares every thing to be secondary to the
question of Pence CIR var.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03

some Sir or eight psrSonS! The following is II
list of the crew and passengers, so far as yet
uscertnined: rrn+
Capt. Charles Paine, (body found deud.
james Rollins, engineer, missing. ...
Charles Brown, cook, slightly injured.
Harrison Ladd, hand, dangerously wound
ed, probably will not survive.
Veder Micher fireman, very badly injured,
will not survive.
James Hasty, passenger, missing
Mrs. Hale, not injured.
Two children of Capt. Paine--one slightly
injured. ........
G. w. Chamberlain, supposed to be on
board,) missing.
MIR Curtis, uninjured.
Mr. Craig, wife and daughter, of Charles
town, Mass. Mrs. G. badly injured.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
FROM the Daily Mail

From the Daily Mail.
1t is with great deal of pleasure that we
can say we are daily hearing of new cases
where the Sarsuporilla and Tomato Bitters,
which are sold by Brown, No GO Washington
street, are ifccting most astonishing cures in
purifying the blood and assisting Digestion
Many Of the Physicians have taken quite an
interest in this compound, and it is considered
by them the best article now in use tor laun-
dice. indigestion, loss of appetite, weakness,
and from all complaints arising from impurity
of the blood. 1t is really the best medicine
now in use to purify the blood and eradicate
all humors from the system. 1t is very
pleasant bitter, and easily taken. We can
recommend it, with the greatest confidence, to
our numerous readers; Don't take our word
For sale by j. C. Bingham, st. Johnsbury,
and dealers in medicine generally.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
stSlSsAEBGu

In Irasburgh, May 10, Frederick w, son of
the late Dr. +. A. Garfield of Glover, aged 3
months. ..
In Milford, Michigan, on the 2lst of Marcel
last, Mrs. Cynthia, wife of Capt. Abner Har-
low, and daughter of the late Amos Conant,
Esq, formerly of lrnsburgh, aged SO years.
In the City of Mexico, March 18th, Mr. Eli
jah Partridge, formerly of Glover
In Troy, May 10th, Miss Caroline w. Ken
dali.
In Peacham, April 9th, Sylvia, widow of
the late David Martin, aged 20.
In Lyman, May 4, Mr. Moses BARNErr, ag-
ed SO, formerly of Barnet -...
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
Az .AAaA9A@sGg ga

In Morgan, by Rev. Mr. Merriam, Mr. DA-
vID L. WILEY, of Derby, and Mrs. ELIZA
BETH COREY, of Exeter, N. II.
In Glover, May 15, by $. w Squire, Mr. 81.
las Roundy, of Barton, and Margaret Darling,
of Glover.
In this town, May 90, by Rev. r Case, Mr.
HIRAM JONES, jR. of St. Johnsbury, and Miss
AMANDA NJ. WOODBURY., OF Concord. Many
thanks for the very beautiful loaf accompany
ing the above notice
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
BIZ telegraph 10 Boston Papers.

WAsHrNeToN, May %. 1S4a.
THE TREATY WITH MEXICO. Dispatches
have been received from the city of Mexico,
which speak with entire confidence of the rat
ification ofthe treaty. u.. ...
Mr. Sewer had gone to Queretaro, deter
mined to push the negotiation to a close.
Mr. Clifford was still at the capital. Both
were extremely sanguine of speedy and ia
vorable termination of their mission.
A private letter has been received here,
speaking confidently of the ratification Of the
treaty.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
Sr. LOUIS, Monday,

Ut. LOUIs, WONUNy, NIuY ~.
MURDER or MoRMoNs.-By an arrival at
the city ofSt. Louis, from Salt Lake, we learn
that the Indians had made an attack upon
the Morncns and murdered number of
their men, wGmeu, and children. An eX-
press was Immediately despatched for assis-
lance. There is 10 carse assigned for this
diabolical outrage.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
Notice.

The Liberty party of Caledonia County will
hold County Convention at Danville, on the
18th day of June, A. D., 1913, at 10 o'clock,
forenoon; for the purpose ofnominating Sen
atoral Ticket and electing Committee for the
year ensuing. HORACE EVANS, } r..
SIMEON HARVEY ~,
WARD b. NORRIS
Danville, May 30, 1913
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
ALRANY, May %, 1913.

MOVEMENTS OF THE BARNBURNERs.-On
Wednesday next john Van Buren, will speak
AT Tammany Hall.
Yesterday ex-President Van Buren, pri-
vaely avowed his Intention to oppose the
election of Gen. Cass 10 the Presidency.
The Barnburuers will certainly nominate
General Taylor.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03

MAINE U. S. SENATOR. The House Of Rep
resentatves, on Thursday, elected on their
part the Hon. Hannibal Hamln, u. S. Senator
for six years. The vote was follows
Whole number 1877; Hamlin, Qoco) 90; George
Evans, (Whig) AZ; Scattering,3. The Senate
were to elect on their part the next day.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03

THE Piltsburg Chronicle publishes the fol-
lowing Telegraphic dispatch.l
INDIAN WAR IN OREGoN-FoUR BATTLES
BETWEEN THE WHITES AND THE INDIANS
-IloRRID MASSACRE or TWENTY MIS-
sIoNARIEs.
LOUISVILLE, May 2l,-By the arrival of
Major Meek, late and exciting news has been
received from Oregon.
-Four powerful tribes ofIndians have com
menced a bloody war against The settlers.
-Four battles had already been fought in
january, in all ofwhich Excepting ome,) the
whites maintained their ground. Five hun
dred whites kept upn continued fight with
two thousand Indians for an entire day, at the
close of which the Indians retired. None of
The whites were killed, but grent numbers
were wounded.
On the 29th ofNoyember, n horrible mas
sacre was perpetrnted by the Cyuse Indians
AT the Presbyterian Mission in the Walla
Walla Valley. DIR. White and his wife and
eighteen others were killed, and sixty or sew
enty persons were taken prisoners.
The houses belonging TO the station were
all burned.
The prisoners were ransomed, and restored
through the agency of Peter Skeen Ogden
Chief Factor Of the lIudson's Bay Company.
! mayor meek pushed UP TIE river yesterday
on his way to Washington City. lie Inns DIES.
patches 10 the Government, asking immedi
ate hid.
LATER FROM OREGON.
We have further particulars of the melan.
choy news from Oregon. The massacre of
DIR. and Mrs. Whitman, Mr. Sanders (schoo
mastery and others, II in all, took place OF
the Goth Nov. A letter dated ut Fort NeS
! pprcps Nov IN SfntpG that MANI InlinuS
had died of fever and dysentary-that rho
surviving believed the Doctor poisoned tho
sick--and that in consequence they came ono
by one TO his house with their arms conceal
ed, and when collected in sufficient numbers
attacked and killed the persons mentioned
and took 81 prisoners, --mostly women nnt
children.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03

PtTTsBURGH, Monoay, May %
The Methodist Conference now in session
here. submitted the property question be-
tween the Northern and Southern division
of the churches to arbitration upon the mos
liberal terms, after which they adjourned.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03

SLAVERY IL THE DIsTRIcT or CoLUMBfA.-
1t is proposed to make the trial of the persons
arrested for enticing away the 20 slaves from
Washington occasion for testing the rights
of shareholders in the District Of Columbia
Gerret Smith, Esq, has given $500 to be used
in defraying the expenses Of such a trnl,-it is
being contended that slavery in the District is
ilepal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
M A N u f AC T u R E r. S
NOTICE.
GEORGE GRIFFIN


NNTOULD say to his former patrons and
w friends, that he continues to curry OIL
the business of manufacturing at Pussumpsic
Village. Having become satisfied that from
the low prices of Goods and the increased fa-
cities for doing work, there must be a reduc-
ton in prices, he therefore proposes TO manu-
facture Cassimeres and Flonnels at the follow
ing reduced prices ..
Cassimercs Scotch Grays, per yard, 20 cts'
+" Common Colors, 30 g
/" Stripes and Checks, 81 "
White Flnnnels, yard wide, 49,. - "
Common Colors, " 20
Mndder Red, p" % g
Checks for Ladies' Dresses, 30 &c
Frockng, Is
Striving to meet the wants of people in this
northern country, he has come to the conclu'
sion to put in machinery for manufacturing
Brondcloth; will have il running that peo'
pie can have Broads this full; machinery is to
be the best kind Price for Broads from so to
IS cents per yard.
The Factory having been remodeled tho past
winter, new wheels aud fitted up in the best
shape, and with the addition of the above ma
chnery is now ready to manufnctur almost
every kind of Wooden Goods needed in this
country, both by Ladies and Gentlcmenj and
from former success and experience in bust
ness he feels confident that he will be able TO
do all work intrusted to him in style that
will give satisfaction .t
MERCHANTS and FARMERS having fine
Wool and wanting Breads are respectfully n-
vitcd TO call and give him try
CLOTHS on hand to exchange for WOOL.
Wool brought TO exchange manufacture
must be well washed on tire sheep and done
up in good condition.
N. B. No discount from the above prices -
| He will adhere strictly to the one price cnslt
system. Ali Kinds of Produce and other
| Property taken at its cash value. ..
All indebted for work are requested to tile
as the pay is much needed.
! WOOE CARDED and CBOTH DRESSED
as Usadl, r
| POssumpsic, May %, 1913. 566wI3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
sHAWLs! sHAWLs /!

A LARGE assortment of Net, De Laine,
~ Strudilla, Silk and Cashmere Shawls, at
prices from as cents to $3.50. Ladies, please
call and lock at them.
f. JEWETT 6, co.
MAY E62iF
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
AUG ION!

NNTILL be sold, at public auction, at Ford'e
wv Tavern, Passumpsic, Village, on Sntur-
day, June "a, at 10 o'clock, y. M, the follow
ing articles of property'
80 Sheep and 20 lambs;
Cow
Lumber Wagons
l Horse Cart
/ Covered Carriage and Harnesses
g I'd Hand Harnesses
e Ploughs; Harrowsj
Clock: Rifle;
] Single Gigs
Gig Wagon, and sleds and seghs.
Also variety of other property.
Terms-6 months credit, with security, for
all sums over So. o. b. GAIRiDGE.
Passumpsc Village, June l, lSdS. [566w3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
ElRE E:NGlNES \

ID UILT in the most thorough manner, not
ED liable TO get out of order, and warranted
to do good execution.
Portable Engines from SO to SIS
Larger Engines from 100 to 5000
These are the most economical Engines that
can be built, and are afforded so low that every
Village, Factory, or Neighborhood, can afford
TO purchase protection against Fire.
!. G. & II. PADDOCK.
PArDocK's FuRSAcr, r-o.r
ST. Johnsbury, Vt. """i
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03
BOnnetS and Ribbons.

A BEAUTIFUL assortment of Bonnets,
N Ribbons, and Flowers; also good assort-
ment of Parasols, at L. JEWETT & cos.
May 1. EoHt:
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03

GREAT FIRE IN New YoRK. A fire broke
out in the extensive range of stables on the
corner Of 9th Avenue and Goth street, New
York city, on Friday of last week, by which
they were entirely destroyed. One hundred
and thirty horses and large number of swine
persisted, and twenty seven stage coaches, DO
tons of hay, 3,400 bushels of grain, large
quantity of harnesses, &c, were burned. One
hundred horses were saved. Total loss about
S75 ,O00--nsured for $4,000.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03

UJAfler the first instant, the fare on the
railroads from Concord to Boston will be re-
duced to one dollar and fifty cents, and from
Concord to Lowell to one dolar-and pro.
portional reduction will be made to and between
intermediate stations. The distance by rail-
road from Concord to Boston is seventy-three
miles, and the fare when reduced as above will
be about two cents n mile. There is also, we
are informed, soon to be reduction upon
freight by the Northern Railroad
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-03

NOTICE. We wish 10 notify our paper
makers at franklin not to send us any more
paperb by stages to Littleton. That sent the
present week cost us, in freight, double, lack
ing fraction, the amount charged us on the
direct route up the PNssumpsc River. We
cannot stand such shaving Gin our opinion)
operations and shall refuse paying any more
such heavy bills as the one we paid this week,
The Buffalo Express, of Monday morning,
says; ga flying visit to the Genesee Valley
passing through Batavia, Stafford, lie Roy, d.
Caledonia and thence south, through the towns
of York, Avon &c, gives us an opportunity to
Judge somewhat of the prospect of the wheat
crop For the most part it says, "the crop
looks extremely well in that section"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-13
Poetic llictiOn.

When we are feeling any strong passion it in
stantIy alters our manner of speaking from that
which we practice common occasions. II
clears away all that is mean and vulgar, all that
is dull and tiresome in our language; and renders
it at once spirited, noble, and pithy. The mind
being highly excited, becomes more than usually
active; it catches with great quickness every i'm.
preston given by surrounding objects; it seizes
rapidly every point in which they may seem tic
express sympathy with its own feelings. Hence
its language is full of images and comparisons
i Is unusually rich and beautiful, that is, il
crowds together number of ideas in short
space. and expresses them in the most lively man.
ner because its conception Of them is keen and