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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06
The Foreign News.

The news by the America will tend to quiet,
in degree, the intense feeling in this country
IN regard to the excitement in England and
ireland. bloody ARRAY was anticipated in
London, if not also in Ireland The Chartists
were wisely counselled by some of their lead
and avoided extreme measures, and con-
sequently collision with loyal bayonets. The
Government of England also acted upon more
pacific views than the previous news indicated
would be its course approaching. Indeed,
concession, or rather, moderation, characters
ed the policy of each party. The Chartists act
ed wiseiy-they will secure reform sooner by
moderation and frmness than by unlawful and
bloody measures.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

MR. TRIST. A letter from the city of
Mexico, to the NJ o. Picayune, remurks;-
t'Gen. Butler, yesterday appeared in Court,
and requested the couclu sion of the evidence
of Mr,Trist to be taken as soon as possible, us
he intended to send him out of the country
within six days, under escort, as he politely
termed it, but in reality the 'sNapoleon of
Peace will be sent under guard" The same
letter also says that the Court will soon adj
journ to the United States to conclude its in
yestigations. The testimony of Mr. Trist
shows up Gen. Pillow poltroon and villain,
He has, according to Mr. rs testimony, all
which is corroborated by letters written or die
stated by himself, (Pillow) and published in the
United States, used his utmost endeavors to
thwart measures instituted with a view to pro-
cure peace, to, defame Gen. Scott and glorfy
himself The testimony however, on all hands,
given before the Court, makes out this accred-
tied tool of the Administration about the mean
~est of all living brutes.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06
The WING National Convention.

In month from this time the Delegates O.
lcctcd by the Wings of the several States Will
meet in independence Hall, Philadelphia, to
select candidate for President and Vice Pres
ident. Among the Wings much solicitude is
felt in regard to the nomination. This solicit
tude is mainly attributable, in the free States,
to deep felt desire for Northern man i'm
bued with National principlcs--u man opposed
to the extt nsion of Slavery.
For the last few weeks there have been no
new evelopemeAts-nothing has come TO
light from which any one can guess upon
whom the nomination will fall. If there ure
exceptions to this remark il is the action of the
Wings of the Massachusetts Legislature in
recommending DANIEL WEBSTER as
n candidate for the Presidency, and the more
frequent presentation of the name of General
WISFIELD SCOTT, by primary meetings,
and the instruction of elegates to the National
Convention to support him. Several of such
meetings in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New
York have done this. But there is nothing
decisive in the action in reference to, either of
these men, although it is suggested in some
quarters that Gen. SCOTS chances of the nom
ination are improving daily.
In the above is reflected all the light we are
able to obtain upon the subject,dnd we have re-
CURED TO il only TO answer the inquiry frequent
ly made these days upon the point We must
rest contented until the 9Th of June.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06
TREATMENT IN THE CASE
OF SENATOR FAIRFIELD.

In answer to request, Prof. Lindsly has
given his opinion upon the treatment prescrib-
cd by Dr. Magruder in the case of the late
Senator Fairfield, which resulted, as the read
err will RENE mber, in death in few hours
The disease was dropsy in the knee joint-the
treatment, tapping and injection of a tineture
ofiodne diluted with water. The experiment
had been tried once with temporary RELIEF, land
it was probably repeated at the request of Mr.
Fairfield. Prof. l.. had once advised Mr. +.
not to resort to this mode of treatment; that, as
the disease was not hazardous to life, so dan
gerous system of treatment was not justifa-
BILE. He further says, that the common reme-
dies for chronic Inflammation of the lining
membrane of the knee joint ending in dropsi-
cal effuson, are generally found sufficient to
effect radical cure, and closes by saying
at is due to candor, however, to say, that
cases are occasionally found, which will not
yield to the ordinary treatment, and this has
led some French surgeons within a few years
to adopt a practice, somewhat resembling the
one employed in this case, viz: tapping the
knee and ejecting into the cavity of the Joint
an irritating substance for the purpose of so
modifying the action of the lining membrane
as to prevent the future secretion of Che drop
steal effusion. The tincture of iodine diluted
with water was the article made use Of for this
purpose. The success of the practice however
was not such as to leadto its general adoption
in France, and it has never that 1 know of.
been resorted to in Great Britain or this eoun-
try till the present occasion"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

of school master, than ms n minister upon
liking. This has caused, and very naturally
mucll soreness. The Republican Club have
addressed l.ninartine upon the implied dictu-
ton ofhs colleague, aud have eloqnently, en-
,ergotically, rc-asslired "Let the Republic,' -
said the high-inindeA minister "be model
of modern rule, not the base imitation of old
'corrupions." Amen.
"LRERrE-EGALI
Mighty words these, ut this moment speak
ing with trumpet voices TO the beating hearts
ofihe nations. And will the voices be the
voices of lusty, living forms--or pass away,
vain and bodess MS The voices of the winds ?
On all public huildings-from the Hotel dc
Vile, to the grim, CHASTITY Morgue--from the
house Of Government, TO the Dead house of
Paris-the words are painted time may carve
Ihen) everywhere
"IIBERTIE-EGALITE-
Aud will this Inst grand endeavor ofapnrt
.ofthe human family fail, and falling, strength
en- old convention? Shall it be said that
upon rhe Morguc only were the words truly
registered, hat through the house Of death
alone cnu men enjoy Observation-Disclosures
erhood?
l., for one, hope otherwise. And herein
believe that hope becomes religion.
DOUGLAS JERRoLD.
Paris, March l6, 1913.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06
Mexico---Late News.

The British Mail packet Avon arrived ut N
o. April 90, from Tampco and Vera Cruz
bringing dates from Mexico to the 18th, and
Vera Cruz to the 10th.
Mr. Clifford, with his Secretary, Mr. Walsh,
arrived at the city of Mexico on the lth and
was received with appropriate military honors.
MIR Sewer had not arrived there but was ex-
pected daily. The correspondent of the Plea
yune thinks that tho treaty will be ratified.
The papers bring the report of the proceed
ings of the Court of Inquiry down to the close
of the Gath day. They relate entirely to details
ofthe military operations at and before the
storming Of Chupultcpcc. The Picayune 8
correspondent mentions a confident rumor that
the Court would adjourn to the United States
before the Goth, and there continue its invest
legations.
A correspondent of one of the N. o. papers
says "The prospect is still favorable for n
speedy meeting Of Congress at Queretaro, and
for my own part, notwithstanding the contra
dictory rumors and reports on the subject, |
shall be disappointed ifthe treaty is not ratified
within month or six weeks. In anticipation
of favorable action upon the treaty,Oll the sick
who can bear removal, numbering about one
thouand, were yesterday sent to Jalapa, with
an escort commanded by Lieut.. Col, Preston,
of the 4th Kentucky Regiment.
The N, o. Delta of the 22d says:-As to the
ratification of the treaty, the news by this mr.
rival is not very promising.
LATER FROM MEXICO.
The following items were furnished to the
Boston Papers by the Telegraph
THE MEXICAN TREATY. Mr. Rich, bearer
of despatches, had arrived at Washington from
Mexico. A quorum of the Congress was sup
posed to be together. Mr. Rich entertuins lit
tie doubt of the ratification ofthc treaty.
TUE BATTLE. The report of the battle near
chihuahua is confirmed via the city of Next
CO. The engagement lasted all day, and the
loss is supposed large on both sides. Many
Mexican officers had been taken prisoners.
REsIGSATIoN. Gen. Cadwallader had re-
signed, and quilted Mexico with Mr. Trist
,MEkIcAN CoSGRgss.-On the 9Th Busta-
mente was at San Luis. There were more
deputies at Qucretaro than had been ever
known before Herrera would probably be c.
ected President.
SANTA FE.-Another revolution or rebellion
was anticipated at Santa Fe. The Mexicans,
it seems, don't fancy American rule.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

PEACE PRosPECTs. A letter from Washing
ton, dated April 80, speaking fatfairs in Mex
leo, says: awe have no reason as yet TO sup
pose that the mission of Messrs. Clifford and
Sewer to Mexico will be otherwise than fruit.
less,-but we may soon expect dispatches that
will throw some light upon the subject The
commissioners are empowered to continue the
negotiation TO the I'd of June. They will wait
till then, and not longer, to obtain u rGtifica-
ton ofthe Treaty.
Some other accounts speak with more con-
fidence of the ratification ofthe treaty by Mex
leo. Santa Anna, when, or since he left Mex
leo, is represented as declaring that there was
no prospect of peace, and that the war had just
begun. This comes from Mr. Folks friend,
and people can give TO the opinion such credit
as they list.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

HITlt will no doubt be long time before
the actual amount of the public Indebtedness
of this country will be ascertained. The treaty
with Mexico provides for the payment of some
500 200, 900 in various shapes. The sum to-
tai of the various loans will not fall short of
$50, 000, 900; which added to the vast item of
F. miscellaneous claims that will come up after
1.-The close of the war, including pensions, -reim-
bursements for losses, &C., &C., &c will mike
Ian aggregate very startling to the people of
ahe United States.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

Appleton, Esq, died in Boston, on Friday ev-
ening Major Webster and Mrs. Appleton
were both children of the Hon. Daniel Web
ster, Mrs. Appleton was his only daughter
Major Webster died about two months since
while acting with the army in Mexico.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

pThe persons apprehended and charged
with carrying off slaves from the District of
Columbia have been examined. The National
Intelligencer gives the result:-"Daniet Dray-
ton, Chester English and Ed,oard Sayers were
on Friday finally committed by Justices God
dard and Williams to answer at the June term
of the Criminal Court to the charge of having
''stolen, taken and carried away" seventy-six
slaves, residents in this county, on the 18th of
April, Is4S. The bail demanded by the magis-
trates is one thousand dollars for each slave.
AS yet no bail has been offered for either of
these men,"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

SETTLED. After the putting forth ofsever-
al stories in regard to the value of the late Mr.
Astor's estate, the New York papers have fin
ates property to the amount of 81 100000, but
he had conveyed by deed still larger sum-
The whole value ofhis estate was $l6,0O0,0 0C
or $l7 100000. Mr. Astor was nuturalized by
the N York Legislature in 1888.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

HEALTH OF THE Army. A letter to the
New Orleans Crescent, dated Mexico, Feb.
&c, says "The health of the Army, though
better than it was a week ago, is still far from
being good. Twenty-s six hundred would not
cover the list of those now in the hospitals
and under medical treatment.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

ACCIDENT. Daniel O'Donald, of Stansteud
or vicinity, was so badly hurt while at work OH
the Rail Road at Bradford, last Monday, that
he died the next day. He was sitting (improp-
erly, probably--and was new hand) between
two dirt cars and by some means his foot was
caught under one of the wheels and his body
drawn under the car, and fatally injured. lie
was only about Ia years of age His body was
carried through this place by stage ,op Wednes-
day, for interment by his friends.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

TEA AND COFFEE. ltuppears by statistics
published in London, that the consumption
of coffee in the United States is greater than in
England, and the consumption of ten in Eng
land is greater than in the United States. The
coffee consumption in England is lib. 132 OF.
per head. In the United States, "a lbs. per
head, per annum. The tea consumption on
the other hand, is for England, lib. 10 or per
head, and for this country 3lb. per head.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06
ANOTHER SENATOR DEAD.

Mr. ASHLEY, Senator from the State of Ar
kansas, died at Washington last Saturday, af-
ter an illness of two days. An unusual fatali-
ty has attended the sitting of the present Con-
gress. Two Senators, and, we believe, four
members of the House, have died since the
present session commenced.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

IL The excitement at Washington occas-
toned by the slave elopement mentioned in our
last paper, has died away without the occur
renee ofany serious act of violence. About
fifty of the runaways have been sold TO go
South, where they will doubtless be made to
ertV
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

UTwoshundred officers who have served
an the Mexican War, have been nominated to
che Senate for breyet appointments.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

MAJOR WEBSTER. The body of this officer
arrived in Boston, May ], in the barque Chief.
from Vera Cruz. The sister of Major Webster.
Mrs. Julia Webster Appleton, wife of Samuel
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

qJ7There has been a riot at Portland in con-
sequence of the abduction, MS many suppose,
ola young, beautiful, intelligent girl, by her
own mother, from that place. The girl has
been brought up in Portland. The mother, it
is said, keeps bad house in New York. The
houses of severulofthc citizens ofPortland, who
were thought to be concerned in letting the
girl go, have been sacked by the mob.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

W meeting was held at Mobile, on the
evening of the 18th nit. 10 adopt measures to
receive Gen. Scott on his return to this coun-
try. Judge A. F. Hopkins was appointed
Chairman, and Gen. Mccoy, Secretary. The
resolutions expressed a high appreciation of
the services of Gen. Scott, and provided
means to unite with the city authorities and
military in giving him proper reception.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

GEN. ScoTT.-Grea: preparations were
making at New Orleans at last accounts to re-
ceive Gen Scott, who was daily expected in
steamer Massachusetts, from Vera Cruz.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

FIRE IN THR WOODS. The Taunton Wing
(Mass) says that about six hundred acres of
wood land belonging to Hon. Howard Lothrop
and others, situated not n great ways from his
residence in Easton, were burnt over on Sun.
day last week, destroying large quantity of
valuable wood. 1t was set on fire by bows who
were cunning.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

MoRMoNs. Two hundred Mormons took
their departure from St. Louis on the 18th ult
for the Mormon settlement at Council Bluff.
GJ'The Germaa residents in Philadelphia
have formally raised the republican Gag of
Germany, in honor of the revolution in i!fader
land"
uThe last child of Queen Victoria is a
daughter. She has now six chiIdren-two
sons and four daughAers. The keeping of
these children cost the English people about
81, 900, 900 annaally.
APPROPRIATE PRESENT. A Mr.. futile of
New York, has presented Queen Victoria a
splendid by-jumper, for the use of the royal
nursery.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06
IRELAND.

Troops were concentrated in the most tur-
bulent portions of the country. In Cork
there were about 1000, and in Dublin an arm
ed force, including the police, of 10, 900.
A prospectus ofa Protestant Repeal Asso-
citation had been issued, having the following
for its principles;
LIST. The suppression ofall religious diff.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

Sasa 30LG1g@YA&s
,SATU RDAY, MAY 6, lS4S.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-05-06

The invasion of Lombardy BY .aa;ssion'
bert, on the pretence offulflIlng MS ,. IS and
or rather seize the whole OF Loln lu"d1e Bis
perhaps Venice, in order to agSIu" on ocl Of
dominions, is daily viewed more 10 , br 81
policy, in order to preserve INC w" Mhr
Turin, threatened by republicanSn,nn,, ,isiionI
was perfectly tranquil, and the rI '"ou;r!
Government actively employed IN S U'S ID
the different departments Oh '"'
military service. ,ofroorly 2ONS
Charles Albert, at the head Oi Luz a' v;ctoron
regular troops, had pursued II ''' the date d
march to Bozzolo, and was, ~ the extrtG
the last advices, advancing upon There ~ Gtr
left of The Austrians and Mantua,w ,.;ous. rS|
eral Walmodon. with $4,000 Aus!I'a a"5 II!
strongly entrencbed. The Roman 'I the h
can n,,xiliaries were advancing Oy ~
back Gso ofhe R pS so%a,G a the head Of
men, had taken possession ,?.0r m tbeirSrA
dered the inhabitants TO deliver ',a in of Js;t
in twenty four hours, under P ,he guard
He has dissolved and disarmeu W., ", AusSR
that CITY, who refused to Joln: vi. ,,iou sfS I
ranks: he has imposed a con'rlDuaste
millions on the city; and has sequ y. 'Sgensrs
, 1871 ' nmi some others. Topreve:nn,J III
sin being sounded, he mas Accounts
belfries with his soldiers. M are cs
battle under the walls OF Te, ,'o been NJ
dicted, though one must nave Ne mon y
ere the date of this publication, fTFuruF
issue hinges the peace or war France 2, n
should the Italians he BEATEN rond ri
expected, could not, if she ~O''F
neutral.
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General Agency at Washington.

TNHIRTY-THREEy years experience as clerk in of
the principal accounting offices of the Treasury Cd
Audors) has qualified the subscriber to undertake
eral agency business the of the federal government
ment or before Congress- An intimate acquaintance with
all matters of business in the several departments and bu
reas, knowledge OF the laws, and the principles esab
sed by decisions in the executive departments in relation
almost subject connected with public accounts and
transactions with which he has become familiar from long
experience in the public service affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps, few others possess His attention
will be directed to the prosecution OF claims OF every char
acter embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States individual States whether for lands money
pensions OF all kinds communication for half and boun
ties claims growing out OF contracts with the United
States examination of titles, and procuring patents tor
lands OF duties remission OF fines orteures,
under the other laws the prosecution of claims
arising of transactions connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before any board of commissioners,
esate and generally the transaction of and every
description of business in which the services of agent
may be required.
The subscriber is extensively known in the city of Wash
ing, the civil officers of the government many officers
both of the and navy well members of Con-
gress whom general reference is made. The following
gentlemen selected to whom, if necessary particular
reference is requested, to wit:
JAMES W. MCCUILoH, First Comptroller of the Treasury
ALBION X. PARIS, Second do do.
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor of the Treasury.
Gen. THOMAS s. JEsUP, Quart. Master General u S. A.
Gen GEORGE GIBSON, Comissary General Subsistence
Gen. ROGER JONES, Adjutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaser Gonerul.
Col JOSEPH G. ToTrEN, Chief of the Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN ALBERT Chief of Typographical Engineers.
JAMES THOMPSON, ESQ., Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office 18th street, opposite N. f. corner Fulers Hotel
June 29-ly
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PROPOSALS. FOR FELT.
NAVY DspARrasNr.

NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Bureau of Construction Equipment and Repair,
December II, 1877.
C,EAIED PROPOSALS, accompanied with samples.
y will be received at this bureau until O'clock p. n
the 3Oh January next furnishing and delivering
ty four thousand square feet of (number three felt in the
proportions, at the tlies ana at inc se'cia io-
lowing, To wat;
Al The navy. yard at Kuery Maine, 5000 square feet
AT the yard Brooklyn, New York, 5000 square
feet -
AT the navyyad Gosport Virginia, 1000 square feet
Said felt must in the best style OF work
manship from the best quality OF materials SUBJECT de-
liyery to such inspection The connandans of the re-
eciive nayyynrs aforesaid direct authorize and
be in all respects their entire satisfaction or twill not be
received
The deliveries to be made al the risk and expense of the
contractor and the quantity required each of said navy
va IDS must be delivered on or before te Isl OF August
isiS
Bonds with approved sarees in half the estma-
ted amount the will be re9uired and ten per
centm in addition will be withheld from the amount OF
each payment be made, collateral security for the
performance of the contract which VIII not be paid
until the shall be fully completed AMER deduct
ing ten per centum payment will be made by the United
States within thirty days after bulls h1l'ede are duly
certified and approved, and presented to The Navy Agent
near the yard where the deliveries ure made
Every otter be accompanied Gas directed IN the act
OF Congress making appropriations Tor the naval services
approved 10th OF August, ls46( by written guaranty
signed by responsible persons TO the effect that
he or they undertake that the bidder bidders WILL ifh
or their bid be accepted into obligation within
five days. with good and sufficient suetes to furnish The
by such guaranty and only the person whose
| offer may be accepted will be notified
The offers must state the price per square foot, and
offer will be considered which does embrace the full
quantity required at the yard for which it is made.
| Dec. 22--law3Oth jan
De- To be published twice week uni. the Goth of Jap-
Morning Post and Daily Times Boston Journal Of Com.
merce and Globe, New York. r
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