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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
The Landing of the Pilgrims.

The anniversary of the landing of the Pill
rrms was celebrated this year in several pla-
ces in the country--a custom that has been
heret ofore almost exclusively confined to cit
ias-but one which would result in good were
il observed more extensively in both city and
country. At Middiebury the occasion was
celebrated, and an address delivered by rev
J. D. Butler A letter from friend, who has
recently visited the Rock ofthe Pilgrims notes
some interesting particulars:
"That same rock on which our forefathers
landed l stood upon, and the sensations cXpe-
rienced | need not describe. The Rock itself
is in the middle of a street leading to a wharf
The top is Just even with the top of the dirt u
round it, and walked over it without MOTTO
ing it, though was aware of being near it.
There is some talk about moving the stores
near it and erecting n monument upon the i
IDENTICAL Rock. This would be noble act for
the nation as commemorative of that sacred
spot AS every one who visited the Rock
took away piece of it, it was deemed advisa-
BILE, in order to secure portion, to remove a
large part of it from the top, and it was placed
in yard in front ofPilgrim Hall and enclosed
with an iron fence composed of pickets, on
each of which is engraved one ofthe names of
Bradford, Carver and others, who came out
in 1920 in the Mayhower. In Pilgrim Hall are
many relics and curiosities, making it a place
| of much interest. Inoted few follows
A small piece of the House in which Column
bus was born; John Aldens Bible; Gov. Ed
ward Winslows Chest; Capt Miles Standish 4
Sword, Iron Pot and Pewter Dish; Ed. Brew.
ster's Spoon and Chain; Peregrin White Cab
met and Fathers Cane; Thomas Clurk's mug
and Pocket Book; Gov. Carver's Chair; the
Barrel of the Gun with which King Philip
was killed. all the above came in the Mayfiow
err in 1926 also pair of Brass Steel Yards
1923 Such mementoes of the past are truly
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS,

... WAsHINGToN, Dec q
In the Senate, which met at II O'coh
PRAYER by Rev. Mr. Gurley, house chOPh.
The Vice President presented report no
the Secretary ofthe Navy, relating to exp"
diture ofcontingent appropriations; also r
ports from the Secretary of the lreaSlri
relation to overlooked public landSln Aht
sas, aud the public lands at Saul st. MI.
MIR Cass, from Committee on Military ~
fairs, reported bill TO provide for TIE II
ther prosecution the war, and bvN IF
tive to volunteers. ,r,
MIR Atherton reported the House OH
provide for the deficiency in the sl'ssag!
appropriation, which was read third uH'-'
passed. s.rA
AgreeabIy to notice, Mr. Ashley '1pS
leave TO bring in a bill relating ioa g,p.a
preemption law, which was READ T" ,be
second time by consent, and referred ~ , ""
Committee on Public Lands. NJ VS. .Eo,.
reported bill to increase the number wv
aiming clerks in the Patent office "a, ft
On motion of Mr. Critenden, Tie , U'' AK
the purchase of the Madison papers WI IN TO-
en- up, and debate thereon postponeul .o m
morrow--a message having been , lO a
from the House, announcing !!e u' ,oSuor
Mr. Bradley. MIR Fech, of Michigan 'e't adj
ded in a feeling and eloquent n T"i Stuart q
In the House, Mr. Charles l.. ' oSWr "
Michigan, announced the deceSse w., w. nreser
ward Bradley, who WINS elected 10 N tn1 e seven
Congress from that State, but uIeu ~ A
months since, and Mrs was o'0'N"
the vacancy.--AdJ. I.Lrsou's re%
SENATE. Mr. Reverdy 'T.' a Inumberd
luton was adopted, calling tor .mG "" since BIZ
volunteers received into the ser rIoo,hs nun
beginning ofthe warnumber Oh u'D'"'
Der killed, SC. Madison Psrt'
The bill to purchase the N""'''"
was passed-23 to IL. ,ort OfFf
Mr. Cass moved the postponemecs.oo Il ,It 81
orders to take up the bill 10 inc'v ,"o,iOr 81
INV. MIR Calhoun opposed the . nI,"O: II
desired the discussion ofhis reso ?n on Is
fore the Senate proceeded TO ac. lO;no Of u
bill. MIR Cass thought tine disc !sI pFsc,
resolutions could have no Prac"; ;"%,nortapr
the passage ofthe bill. 1t was .,rmnpsedG'
the country to have the army '"''''-
out delay. r.;o, desired "
postponemeut, though not oppose, hS rf.op
Ting supplies. The latter thoug, or,ant tcf''
t;oSs ofMr Calhoun had an imPV5, o crsnroS
inc ON the amount of supplies to p Iolsy
Mr. Allen strenuously opposed "'"'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
LAWS OF VERMONT.

An act to regulate hechoce ofn Council of
Censors.
II is hereby enacted SC.
Sec. ]. The first constable Of ench town
in the State, OF in his absence or inability,
The town clerk or one or more Of the select
, men, nre hereby required, AT least twelve
days before the last Wednesday in March
AeSt, 10 warn meeting of tho freemcn of
their respective towns, TO he held ut the usual
S place oiholding ireeman's meeting, in such
towns, on the last "Wednesday in March next,
ut one o'clock r. NJ. to give in their votes for
thirteen persons whom they would choose
dor council Of Cencors, as provided 10y the
Constitution. And the presiding officers are
hereby required 10 open the meetings, and to
call on the ifeemcn ofsuch town, from time
to time, for The space Of four hours, 10 give
in their votes for thirteen persons whom they
would choose for council ofCensors; which
votes shall be sorted and counted by the
presiding officer, with the assistance of the
lown clerk for the time being, and list
thereof recorded in the town clerks Office.
And certificate containing II list of the
number of votes given for each person signed
blythe presiding officer, and sealed up, and
,sliperscrbed with the name of the town, and
the words, "Notcs for the Council of Cen
sors," shall be made in the following form, TO
wit:
State Of Vermont.
At frccman's meeting, legally warned,aud
holden at in the County of
on the last Wednesday in March a. ID. 1S4S,
the votes for Council of Censors having been
duly taken, sorted and counted, the following
persons had the number of votes annexed 10
their names, respectively, TO wit:
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
THE PORK TRADE.

Cincinnati, Jan. 3. From the Prices Cur
t.-Provisions-Saleso of 1000 head of Hogs
were made at $3.50 1864
The Albany Prices Current of Dec 3O-the
latest we have ENTHUSIASTICALLY Hogs
very dull, to-day and have SOLD as low as
ES4,624 for inferior lots to $685. for good
Choice samples in the street bring as high as
Sc. The demand for Boston is slack, and the
article cannot be quoted over $3.50 in that
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

UReport says, and we suppose correctly,
that one of the persons aPprehended acees-
Esory to the late murder at Newbnry, has di-
'vulged the name and present abiding place of
the individual who fred the shot which caus-
ed the death of Kelly. The name ofthe gull
ty person is Michael WEIGH. The revelation,
by the person under arrest and now in the
jail at Chelsea, has not been made, we under
stand, from any promise of lenity through
fear.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

UTThe st. Louis Republican publishes the
decision of a Court of Inquiry upon the conduct
of Gen Worth while on his way from Vera
Cruz TO Pucbla, The Court consisted of
Genls. Quitmun, Twiggs and Smith, and was
called at his own request to examiE" into the
business of the dsaPproval of his conduct on
several occasions by Gen. Scott. The Court
decided all these points against Gen. Worth
and censured him. Gen. W. seems to have
exhibited desire to be Commander in Chief,
and this appears TO be the origin of his
displeasure towards Gen. Scott
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
Given under hand az

OF March A. ID. 1913.
A. b. First constable, Town clerk, or
Selcctmcn, lus the case may be,)
And such presiding officer 2haii deliver
such certificates, so sealed up, 10 tho cic!N OF
the county court, in the county in whCl
snch votes were taken, within fourteen days
from the taking ofsuch votes; and the county
clerks aforesaid, shall receive said votes, and,
on the "Wednesday next following the first
Monday in May next, at one o'clock y. NJ
shall meet together al the State House III
Montpelier, aud when convened, shall pro-
coed TO sort and count said votes, and shall
certify TO the Governor, the thirteen persons
, who have the highest number of votes, as
elected Censors, within six days from the
time of their meeting aforesaid and the Gov
-crnor shall, at the charge of the State, notify
such persons officially of their election, with
an twenty days.
Sec. 9. in case of the absence or dsabil.
ity ofnny such town clerk, the presiding Off
GER aforesaid, shall deliver such certificate. so
sealed up to the sheriifo of such county, who
shall perform the services in this net cnjoin-
ed upon the county clerk.
Sec. 9. The Council ofCensors shall hold
their first meeting at the State House in
Montpelier, on the day appointed by the
Constitution for that purpose, and notice
from the Governor aforesaid, otsuch election
shnli be sufficient credentials Of such choice.
Sec. 4. The Secretary of State, shall
cause this act to be published in two newspa-
pers in each county in the state, where there
are SO many,as soon as may be ntteThe adj
,iournment of the present Legislature.
Sec. 5. 1.-the first constable or other pre-
siding officer in any town, shall neglect OF
refuse to perform any ofthe duties required
by this act, and he convicted thereof by the
county court ofthe county in which lie re-
sides, he shall forfeit and pay 10 the treasu-
req of said county a fine of twenty dollars and
cost.
Sec. c. If any county clerk or sheriff
shall refuse or neglect 10 perform the duties
required ofhim, 10y this act and be convicted
thereof, by the county court Of the county If
which lie resides, he shall forfeit md pay tc
The trJas r:r OF this state,n fine Of one hun
-<lred dollars with cost.
Sec. Z. The presiding officers aforesaid
shall receive for their services in returning
said votes, six cents per mile, each way, from
their respective dwellings, to the residence
of the county clerk, or sheriff, 10 whom sucl
return by this act, is TO be made: and the SAID
county clerks and sheriffs shall receive siA
cents per mile, each way, for their travel, unt
tending to the business of this appointment
to be paid out of the treasury of the state
and the auditor Of accounts against the state
is directed TO audit the accounts the county
clerks and sheriffs; and the county clerks
shall audit the accounts of the constables an,
other presiding officers, and draw orders nc
q. cordingly.
Approved Nov 3, 1647.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS. The Senate has
confirmed the nomination of the Hon. John
w. Davis, late Speaker of the House, as Com
missioner to China, to take the place vacated
by the death of the Hon. Alexander II. Ever
cttj also that ofCol. Rowan, TO Naples, TO take
the place of Col, Polk; also of DIR Niles to Sar.
dinia.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
market to-day, The quantity going into Bos'
ton market by railway is very large.
Congress--Action upon the War
Question.

In the House on Tuesday, Jan. 4, resolu-
ton was passed by 8 majority, declaring that
the war with Mexico was unnecessarily and un
constitutionaly brought on by the President
In the Senate Mr. Cass' bill was postponed
till Mr. Calhoun's resolutions should come up
for action.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

CANADIAN ELECTION. There has been quite
an excitement in the recent election of men,
bers ofthe Provincial Parliament in Canada.
So far we have noticed the returns most of
the members elect are put down as Conser-
Eatives. Samuel Brooks has been reelected
for the County ofSherbrooke; Col. Gugy for
the town of Sherbrooke, and John Mcconnell
for the County ofStanstead.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

uTAn editor, finding an argument in sup.
port ofnn opinion touching a grave question,
deduced from the example of certain good, but
erring men, refers to another, but ridiculous
example ofthese men, TO illustrate the force
the rgument--und-"Ph ilandcr' and "Dis-
ciple" stultify themselves in the columns of
the Chronicle by putting construction upon
the paragraph, which is not only forced but
wrong, md never intended.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

Snow. Previously to last Wednesday the
ground was as bare as it is in midsummer
Wednesday evening and night about three
inches of snow fell, and to-day Thursday it
is dancing about us if it were too glad to tarry
long. Within the memory of man doubt
if there has been in northern Vermont such a
snowless winter as the present has been thus
far
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
GNa g@sgEEH !gM0aA 81
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1913.
Gen. Cass and the WilmOt Pro-
viec

Cen Cass, who voted against the Wilmot
Provis, at the last session of Congress, has
written letter to Tenn. avowing opposition
to the PRINCIPLES of the Praviso. This is con.
sidered a move for the Presidency IN lei9, and
rumor has it that Mr. Dallas goes in for !he
General, and is to run with him for the Vice
Mr. Dallas and Mr. Buchanan are hostile TO
each other, and the former is reputed to be
ready TO join any faction that promises to de-
feat the latter.
1t is worthy ofremark that all who have been
considered prominent candidates for the can
ddacy of the locolocos, with one exception,
have avowed sentiments hostile to the vii.
mot Provso, and for conquest of part or all
Of Mexico
The individual excepted is now out of the
way Sins Wright was for the Proviso and
opposed to the war objects of the Administra
ton He voted against the claim of Texus tc
the Rio Grunde, and refused, while Governor
of New York, to aid in his official capacity
the fitting out of troops to invade Califor
mia, and for the reason that he did not believe
the act was right.
The signs indicate that no man, unless he
goes for robbng Mexico and opening tha
country to slavery and then annexing it, more
or less to the United States, cnn stand any
chance of getting nomination from the party
Hence it is, that Buchanan, Cass, and otheI
aspirants raise high and early the black has
on which is emb!azoncd, as first and fore
most Blood and .MexicO-the Extension OF
Slarery.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
The Flood at the West.

The late freshet at the West was extensive
the Ohio and its tributaries and other
streams more distant from these, overlooked
their banks and literally inundated lands and
people. Late accounts speak of the abate-
mcnt of the great flood of waters. But the
loss, we see il stated, at not less than ten mil
lions of dollars!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

TAYLOR MEETING. There was a meeting in
Washington on the Goth ult, ofpersons friend
y to the support of Gen. Taylor for the Pres
deney. 1t was attended, accounts say, prn-
cipally by people residing in the Dist. of Co
lumbia, and by only few members of Con-
gress. The spirit of the meeting run in favor
of Gen. T., without any formal nomination by
National Convention; indeed, the idea of
such Convention was repudated, Some
thought the meeting was premature and il was
adjourned without any business being trans
acted.
Since the arrival of Gen. T. in the U. States,
the Taylor fever, which had nearly passed by,
has somewhat revived, though it is much less
ardent than it was last spring. Gen. Taylor
has recently said he considered himself can
didate, in the hands of the people, and that he
did not feel at liberty to decline being such
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

IL Gems. Shields and Quitman having
reached Washington, were invited, by mem
bers of Congress and others, to partake of n
public dinner, on the 81 ult Speeches were
made by each of these gentlemen, and by
Messrs. Buchanan, Dallas and others
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

DIsrREssING ACCIDENT. On the 9th ult
while engaged in raising mill in Northum-
berland, N, H., Mr. Lowell Gilchrist, of Guild.
hall, fell from plate, and was instantly kill
ed. He fell twelve feet upon plank, and
from thence twelve feet, striking his head!upon
Il stone. lie was about "a years old, and left
a wife and one child.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

uTAn sold Aboltionist' must excuse US for
not publishing his communication. We can
not possibly read portion of it, but so far as
we can read, it reads well, and we should be
clad if we were able TO print il.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

valuable, and they are preserved with much
care and welr do they and the Rock repay the
visitor for his trouble
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

~ Gen, Houston has been reelected to the
United Statcs Senate from Texas.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

o. The superintendent Of burials in Boston
states that the number Of deaths in that city
during the past year was 4l21-in 1876 the
number was 1887. The increase is doubtless
to be attributed to the prevalence of the ship
fever among immigrants.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

TEMPERANCE. The annual meeting of the
Orleans Co. Young Mems Temperance So
c;ety, will be held at Derby on the I'd Tues
day of January, 9th day. at 10 o'clock, A
NJ
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

I-TThe Green Mountain Freeman talks as
il its party elected John p. Hale TO the United
States Senate. We had the impression that
he was elected by some 40 Wing, 10 indie
pendent and 10 Liberty votes. Had the
Wings behaved as have the Liberty leaders
on almost every occasion when they could do
good, no John p Hale would have been in the
Senate--but some Paul Dillingham;, Peck, or
such like character would now fill his place.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

are the growIh Of such county.
Sec. 2. An act entitled Z" an act in nddi-
ton TO an act TO encourage and promote ngri-
culture" approved Oct rs, A. ID. 1915, is
hereby repealed.
Approved Novl3, 1917
Resolution, relative to altering the Constitu-
ton
Resolved, by the Senate and House of
Representatives, that The Constitution of this
Suite ought TO he so altered and amended,
that the assistant Judges orthe several coun-
~ courts sherifls, high bafls, and states at
torneys Of The several counties, be elected by
the ireenen Of their respective counties, and
that the judges Of probate be elected by the
ireemcn of their respective probate districts,
and, also that Justices Of the peace in this
State, be elected by the freemen Of the towns
in which they reside.
And be it further resolved, that the Coun-
Gil Of Ccnsors, next TO be chosen in this Stnte
are requested TO propose 10 the people of
This state, by way of amendment and altern-
ton of the present constitution, the adoption
ofrhe principles set forth in the above reso-
luton.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

u" Henry Clay is now in Washington, at
tending the Supreme Court us Counsel in an
important bank case.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
''0'J
Approved Nov. 3, 1647.
An &C, relating TO international Literary and
Scientific exchanges.

An act relating TO international Literary and
Scientific exchanges.
1t is hereby. enacted &c.
The Governor, by and with the advice OF
the President of the Senate, and the Speaker
of the House of Representatives, shall ap-
point some suitable persons TO act as agents
in transmitting and receiving all objects OF in
ternational exchange.
Sec. 2. The SUN oftwo hundred dollars
is hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any
money in tho treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, on the order Of the Governor, for the
purpose of defraying the expense of 'snid
agency, for the promotion of the system of
Literary and Scientific international eXchan-
ges, founded ny Mr.. Vattemare, and exchan-
gees, between this state and other states ofthe
,- Union.
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Sec. 4. The said agents shall make report
of their doings by virtue of this net to the next
General Assembly, on the first day of the
session thereof.
Approved Nov. II, l647
An act in addition TO the several acts now in
force to encourage and promoteagriculture
It is hereby enacted &c.
Sec. l. Live animals of any foreign state
yor country, which have been owned, and
Ike IN any county Of this State for the term
of Dix months, previous 10 its annual agricul-
itural frir, aro hereby placed on the same
foeting,nnd may receive the same premiums,
an tie SHINE conditions, as live animals which
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
$8I,o34,7I5 80

as the admitted probable Debt on the list of Ju-
Iy 1919 But to get this sum, the Secretary
has estimated an enormous increase of the
revenue from ordinary sources; for instance,
an increase of nearly millions next year, and
nearly Q millions for the succeeding year, from
customs alone-and this without proposing
anv change of duties. What ifhe is mistaken?
what if the crisis in Europe, or more favor
able turn in affairs, should interrupt the extra
ordinary condition of commerce during the
last year? All! then his debt will lie ONE HUN
DRIED MILLIONS in 40, and these petty projscts
of taxing tea and coffee, and forcing land in
to market, 81 levying contributions from Mex
co-all ofthcm combined will not pay even
the annual interest on the national debt.
This is the wisdom of the administration -
And will the People have it sof'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08

DEATHS IN ST.. JoHNsBURY, I847. The
number of deaths in this town the past year,
was 2l-average age, 43-and about one to
each hundred of the inhabitants of the town
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-08
..PENNY WISE md POUND FOOLISH

So the Waterman calls Mr. Folks system
of spending and raising money. We do not
fully agree with the Waterman. We think
the system more properly characterized by
calling it Penny foolish and Pound foolish too.
Where is the wisdom pray' The Waterman
says:
"The President is Jealous for tax on tea
and coffee, eonfessiDg that it will raise only
three millions The Postmaster General also
tells us that postage must not be reduced dur
ing the war, although it is evident that the
present rates will more than pay expenses an
other year: so here is another War taxi and Mr.
Walker tells us that certain lands must be put
up cheaper and get million more-and then
perhaps hulfa million more may be got out of
Mexico Here, then, are the additional means
provided by the Government to carry on the
warm all amounting TO less than five mil
lions of dollars Now let us look at the debit
side: on the LIST of July AS the President and
MIR Walker tell us the deficit will be $l5,729,-
ia 81, and on the LIST of July 1S49, it will be
$50, PA ,O55 90. Now add the existing Ma
tional Debt on the LIST inst to the Halter sum
to wit, $45, 659, $50 40, and we have