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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05
WAR MATTERS.
From the N. o. Picayune ofJnn. 10Th.
Later From Mexico,

The steamship New Orleans, CaPt. Ed
ward Aud, arrived last evening from Vera
Cruz, having sailed The 18th inst.
The news tve published yesterday ofan at
tack upon the train under Col. Miles is coll
irned in some respects. The loss may have
been exaggerated. aud il will moreover, fall
principally upon foreign merchants, to whom
the pack mules stolen belonged. One house
is said 10 have lost property worth $4,000
II was an English firm. The French and
Spanish merchants robbed were able to OBJ
tain the restoration oftheir goods by paying
smnrtly, but no compromise could be made
by English and American merchants, In the
skirmlsh it is supposed that three or four
men Ofthe Mounted Rifles were killed, and
eight or ten OF the Mexican muleteers. The
portion of the train cut off had incautiously
Jagged behind. Col. Miles could not wait
for them to come up, but left guard of
twenty-five men behind which was lotnily
inadequate against the sudden onset of four
hundred guerilIas.
Gen. Scott has issued an order assessing
upon the States of Mexico occupied or to he
occupied by our troops,an annual tax amount
ing to about three millions. There is moth
ing in it looking like peace.
BY this arrival the dates from Qneretnro arc
TO the 2Sth of December. Hopes were then
entertained that the approaching Congress
would have quorum, and there was much
less talk pronunclOmcnto and revolutions
A letter Of the Goth says that all parties are
agreed not to send commissioners to Wash.
ngIon arbitration being preferable to thai
stage Of degradation.
We find little said about n treaty of pence
but there were whispers at Querelaro, of nj
armstice of three months being on the tapis
Padre Jarauta has advanced within eight
miles ofthe Capital A detachment Of dra-
goons pursued him.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05

BErT1Ne-A Georgia negro was riding n
mule along, and came to bridge, when the
mule stopped. I'll bet you quarter said
Jack, 'PIl make you go ober dis BRIDGE and
with that struck the mule overthe ears, which
made him nod his head suddenly. You take
de bet dem said the negro, and contrived to
get the stubborn mule over the bridge. i
want dat quarter, any how said Jack But
how will you get your meuey " said man
who hnd been close by, unperceived. TO
morrow said Jack, 'massa glib me dollar TO
buy corn, and take de quarter OUT
That's the way our President is to get din
demnity." 1t will come out ofUncle Sans
collars rather than the Mexican "mules.n
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05
THE ACADIA

Arrived at Boston on the first instant with
dates IA days later from England, hut the
news is ofvery little importance. The Atlas
gives the following summary 1.-THE news
is not of very great importance, although the
liberal movement in Austrian Italy contains
germ which may yet lead to important C.
vents. We cannot discover that trade or
commercial affairs have materially changed
in England, since the departure ofthe previ-
Gus steamer. Cotton remains dull, and
breadstuffs can hardly he said to have i'm.
proved. There are some symptoms of inn
provemcnt in some ofthe manufacturing dis
tricts. Failures still continue TO occur, and
among the list which we publish today, are
some houses of very extensive reputation
The troubles in Ireland do not appear to he
greatly diminished, if at all. The new Co
crcion bill, which has been proclaimed in
some of the counties, has as yet had very lit
tie beneficial effect"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05
GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
For Colds, Coughs, Asthma,
and other Diseases of the
CHEST and LUNGS.

TFTfiE Great English Remedy for colds,
n coughs, asthma and consumption. The
most celebrated and infallbc remedy for colds,
coughs, asthma any form ofpulmonary
sumption is the Hungarian Balsam Of Life
discovered by Dr. Buchun of London England,
tested for upwards of seven years in Great
Britain and on the continent of Europe, and in
trodpced into the United States under the inn
mediate superintendent of the inventor. -
The astonishing success ofthC Hungarian Bal
sam, in the cure ofevcry form ofconsumpton,
warrants the Anne rican agent in soliciting for
ire atmCnt the worst possible caseS that can bn
found in the ooTmupity -cases that seek relief
in vain from any of the common remedies Of
the day, and have been given up by the most
distinguished physicians as confirmed and in,
durable. The Hungarian Batsan has cured
and will cure the most desperate of cases. IT.
is no quack nos,rum, but standard English
medicine of known and established efficacy
Every family in the United States should be
supplied with 1t, not only to countcract thu
consgmptiyc tendencies of the climate, but to
be used preventive medicine in all cases
of colds, coughs, splitting blood, pain in III"
side and chest, irritation and soreness of he
lungs, bronchitis, difficulty ofbreathing, hectic
fever, night sweats, cmacation and general de-
bility, asthma, influenza, whooping- cough and
Group. In case of actual disease ofthe lungs
or seated consumption it is the only source Of
hope Sold by special appointment by David
F. Bradlee, Boston, Mass. sole agent for tho
United States and British Provinces in Amer.
lea American price 81 per bottle, with fu,!
directions for the restoration of health FnE:
phlets containing mass of English and Amer-
lean certificates and other evidences showino
the unequalled merits of this Great Englis.l
Remedy, may be obtained of the agents grr,
it's None genuine without the written sigma
TUE ofthc American agent on gold and
bronze label, to counterfeit WHICH is forgery
D. F. Bradlce, 40 Washington Street Boston,
general agent for the New England States.
AGEHTs-St Johnsbury,J J. C. Bingha@; Lyn-
don, FnIler 6. Co.; Bloomington, F. D. Merrill,
Wells Rirer, T. Shedd; CrgftsJury, ". l. Hast
ings; Derby Line, T. c. Butler; Dana, Wceks
4. Stanton, DanUAie; and dealers in medioin,
generally Ia N. England. 549y1
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05
THE SCHOOL JOURNAL & VERMONT
AGRICULTURIST

We have received the February No. of
this useful work, published 10y Bishop &
Tracy, Windsor. The leading subjects of
this No. are
Moral Observation-Disclosures in n. Hamp-
slire-Report of the State Superintendent
Letter from Roger S. Howard, Esq.-EXam-
ination of Teachers and of Schools-Teach-
ers-Losses from irregular Attendance
knowledge is Power-Roiation or Inter-
change of Crops--Gude in Buying Horse
Making Pork-Large Wheat Crop-De-
composition of Manure in SoiIs-Lcarnng
to Back-ITow to raise good Potatoes-Fine
Wool-Prices of Produce, &c.
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The New York Old Hunker
Convention.

The State Convention ofthat portion Of
the democracy in New York, known as the
"Old Hunker," assembled in Albany on the
Goth nit we'll written address was read,
which is remarkable for its aspority towards
the other branch of the Loco Foco party,
known as the "Bnrn Burners" and for its to-
tai abandonment of the Wilmot Proviso, and
the free principles which it proclalms. The
address also goes strong for The war aud the
suhlugation and final annexation ofthe whole
OF Mexico. The action ofthis convention we
think settles conclusively the vote Of New
York State for the Wing candidate for the
Presidency, whoever lie may he, John Van
Buren, and some other Barn Burner leaders
were present as spectators, and it is said that
the reading of the address was interrupted
several times with the applause Of the Hunk
ers and the derisive laughter of The Barn
Burners, in the galleries. When it grew dark
the gas was lighted, and gentleman named
McVean commenced making n speech, in
which he was quite severe upon Van Buren,
and his friends, some of whom got around TO
where tho gas pipe was and turned the gas
off, and in moment there was total e.
clipse. Quite commotion ensued. One
ofthe delegates, how ever, had Loco Foco
match in his pocket, and struck light after
n little delay. The gas was again lighted and
Mr. McYcan proceeded with his speech. The
darkness and delay gave him opportunity to
load with new charge, which he let off up
on the Barn Burners, calling them "Guerillas,
who had retreated 10 chappnral." Alto
gether it was n rich affair.-.4Ads A Ticket
of Presidential Electors was nominated.
The Barnburners IRE TO hold Convention
TO nominate their Ticket.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05
J. WARREN HEALY.
J. CLARK HEALY.
st. Johnsbury, Feb I'd, lS49.

NOTICE. The Second Annual Report of
the State Superintendent of Schools is out, and
is now distributed to the several towns in this
County in sufficient numbers to furnish one to
every school District, Town Representative,
&c. AS it contains directions to District
Clerks for making out their Returns in accord
ance with the Law of the last session of the
Legislature, it is important that copy be in
the hands of everv District Clerk in the Coun-
ty before making his returns. win the Clerks
call on the Town Clerk or Superintendent in
the respective towns and procure copy, ifnot
furnished otherwise, and allow it to be read by
his district, as generally as may be, as it is be-
lieved all will be interested and profted by do
ing SO. RUFUS CASE, Co Supt.
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DO TELL ME'-Niany of our rEost distin-
guishcd men, who now occupy elevations of
commanding influence, have arisen, by the
forts, from circumstances of great compare
tive obscurity. A letter was lately received
in this city from u lady in Michigan, giving
some account ofthe origin and progress of
one OF the ablest men in the State of New
York, Hon. Willard Fillmore: she says in con-
cluson, "Permit me TO tell you what heard
an old lady say on hearing Of his first cleo
ton to Congress-; ado tell me-Nliurt
Fillmore l have many time seen the sap
trough in which he was Graded Is it pos
sible 2"
Moses, the commander Of the Hebrews
had, for time cradle that was about as
humble, and yet he became the first man Of
his age !-BoSton Journal
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05

Coon CATTLE.-The Keene Philanthro-
pist says that MIR Morse, of Wipchendon, has
pair of working oxen, six years old, weigh
ing 1896 pounds; and a pair of three year
olds, weighing 1880 pounds.
BRrGuToN MARKET.--It is said that some
dealers arc dissatisfied with the change in
lho market day from Monday to Thursday.
and accordingly the market is attended TO
some extent OH Mondays.
GF@The coaI house orthe New Hampshire
Iron Factory Co. ut Franconia, N. H., con
tanning 10000 bushels Of charconl, took fire
on the night OF tIIe 18TH The mnss was so
thoroughly ignited before the fire was dis
covered, that only about 10000 bushels were
saved. Loss about $4,000
o. Let it not he forgotten that the Next
can government offered to Mr.. Trist, tie A
merican minister territory sufficient to
make seven as large states MS Mass; yet
our governrn ent was not sufficiently indem-
nified to meet the wishes of President Polk.
DAWN OF BETTER DAY,-The Mission
arg Herald snys: "The light of Christianity
seems breaking in upon the southern half Of
/ the long-beDigbteA continent ofAirica. GA
boon seems TO be the best mode of entrance
on the west of Africa, and Port Mattel Oh the
south. From each of these places favorable
accounts have been received. There are
now 100 ordained missionaries in Southern
and Western Africa, and of the male and fe-
male assistants about 600. The number of
native converts is estimated at 1900.
| O. A democratic meeting was held AT
Detroit, Michigan, on the 18th ull., TO choose
delegates to State Convention. A resolu-
ton was passed that no one should be up
pointed delegate who was "friend" aud
"advocate" Of Lewis CHss for the Presidency.
| o. a special election is to take place in
Bucks aud Lehigh District, Penn, on tic
/ 22d of February, for Member of Conrgess.
in place OF Mr. Hornbeck (Whig) deceased.-
The district gave four or five hundred mnjor-
/ ity for Skunk in October.
Cor. RAysoM.--Thc body Of this gallant
officer was brought to New Orleans on the
26th Of Dec. and is expected iii Middletown,
CT. daily where it is said it will be inferred.
RAIL ROAD AccIpENT.--On Wednesday
of last week, an iriShmnn was buried under a
falling bank, on the Rail Road, near Mon,pc-
ler, and killed.
On Thursday morning, in orTcar RoXhr-
ry, two persons, one foreman, both natives
Of thc State, were blown w, by accidental
discharges in blasting rocks. Both wero kill
cd instantly.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05

The large sale of Browns Sarsnparilla and
Tomato Btters, is another proof gifts efficacy
It's now about three years since it was first Of
fercd to the public, although i: hasbeen used
by one of the most distinguished physicians for
many years in private practice; since which
the sale has steadily increased and it has been
sent for from all parts of the country, where
it was never advertised, but recommended by
persons that have used it. 1t has been ship
ped to foreign ports, and found ready sale that
alone would seem to be proof enough of its IL
tility.
How many medicines there are advertised
that never sell, and soon go down, and are for
gotten How different it is with this! 1t finds
n ready sale where it has never been adver.
tiaed; and it's sale continues to increase in all
places as it becomes known.
For sale by }. G. Bingham ST. Johrsbury,
and dealers in medicine generally.
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The Markets.

BRIGHTON MARKET-Thursday, Jan. %.
Reported for the Boston Traveller.
At market, 1926 beef cattle, g Jokes
working oxen, Is cows and calves, 1000 sheep
and lambs, and about 200 swine.
Beefcattle-ext ,$7 90; first quality Sos;
second and third quality 500 600. Beef
cattle, Monday Jan. 81, extra, 6,75; first quail.
ty, 6 6,37; second quality, 5,25 5,75; third
quality 4,75 to 6.
Working Oxen-sales not noticed.
Cows and ca!ves-19 to 20 and 81.
Shecp--lots at $l,i2, and 2,63
Swine-Sales not noticed.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05

A School Convention, for the benefit of Com
mon Schools, and their Teachers, to excite a
deeper interest in Psrents and Guardians of the
rising rGee, in their elevation and improvement,
will be held in LUrcnburg at the Town House
on Saturday, the 18th day of February neYt,at
10 o'clock, A. M. All the friends of popular
Education, the Teachers of Schools, the older
members of them, and Parents are requested
to attend.
THOMAS HALL, Sup, of Common Schools
for Essex County
Guldhall, Jan. 31st, 1913.
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A single statement like the following, ought
to be sufficient nducemcntto any one suf-
fering with diseased lungs to make trial of
Wistar's Balsam, and testits virtues in their
own case:
Florence, Oneida Co., n. Y, May, 1876.
Mr. S w. Fowle, Dear Sir: / take pleas
ure in stating to you my experience in the use
of Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry.
Sometime in FEBRUARY, iS45, | was attacked
with difficulty of the lungs, which brought
me in appearance to the brink of the grave.
consulted those who were called skilful ply
scians, who pronounced my case incurable.
My friends at night did not expect TO find me
alive in the morning. was induced, as n last
resort, to try Wistar's Balsam and after taking
the FIRST bottle, felt great relief continued
to use it, and after taking four bottles con-
sidered myselfcured, and for the last year
have had no occasion to use any medicine for
the lungs and believe myself entirely well
T. Grilley.
For sale by J. G. Bingham, st. Johnsbury,
and dealers in medicine generally.
The genuine signed |. Butts on the wrapper.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05

NOM, ROMANCE IN REAL L1FE.--A beou,;f;I
hung II" gIrl, the daughter of highly respectn.
J io parents from the North, was discovered
GE ns M as boy, on board vessel bound
neou ui1HHHlco,Which had gone ashore on reef
near Key West, Florida. When asked 70
axe her turn at the pumps, she disclosed
, ,cI sex and romantic adventure to the cnn-
, ,ah she had learned that her loyer-6e
. NOM SIZE had set as pearl in her heart
'''' wounded in battle, aud she had mnde up
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05

A New REAsoN.-In the New York sold
Hunker" State Convention, C. Bogardus was
nominated on the electoral ticket, but oppo-
siton being made to him because he had turned
array some ,corkmen and employed a sieam en-
CINE, his name was Withdrawn. The man
who invented the wheelbalTow had better
look out.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05
Ms Ala A2 RA<G B@a

Washburn, of Boston, to Miss Sarah Metcalf,
of Glover, Vt.
in Montpelier, Jan. 20, by Rev f. J. Scott,
Hezckiah Reed, Esq, to Mrs Amanda Lamb,
both of Nj.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05
SENATOR PHELPS-THER UMORS OF
PEACE, sc.
WASHINGTON, Jan

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.
Mr. Phelps, Of Vermont, closed his very a.
BILE argument to-day in the Senate, on the fl
uancial aspect Of this war. The clearness
and comprehensivcuess Of his arguments
show that he is no unimportant member Of
the Finance Committee.
There is nothing definite about the rumors
peace. 1t is generally supposed that
something like a treaty is now absolutely in
possession of the President and Cabinet
The fact that the Union denies that any off,
ciM dispatches have been received, makes
many believe that something which it pleases
TO consider unofficial, has been received.
The Wing caucus which met last night
have agreed TO hold a National Convention.
There was very little opposition TO the meas
ure. They adjourned for one week, when
they will agree upon time and place. The
Wings of the Union are and will be united
and ifso, they must be triumphant. Let
them choose The strongest candidate for the
Presidency, from among the good Wings
whose names will be submitted to the Ma
tional Convention, and with pull altogether,
the powers that be and their supporters will
20 into that contempt and obscurity which
they so richly merit
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-05

o. The popularity ofthe Administration
is admirably illustrated in the fact that the
Loco Focos of Kentucky recently attempted
to hold State Convention, TO nominate cam
didates for Governor and 1t Governor. Tie
attendance was SO lneugrc that they were
obliged to adjourn without transacting any
business. The Mexican war must be very
popular in Kentucky.
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her mind TO join and nurse him TO convale-
scence. Measures were taken by some kind
people in Key West to restore her to her
friends. Another beautiful instance of pure
and true feminine devotion,
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a CARD. The undersigned would tender
their grateful acknowledgements TO the friends
in St. Jolnshury, for their liberal expressions
ofrcgard and friendly visit on Friday j Ian. 2Sth
Though the weather was Indictment and the
travelling bad, which deprived many from ten
dering their memcntos ofsympathy, yet it was
truly a social fcstirity. Besides Refreshments
for the occasion, the donation amounted to $40,
forty of which was money. The occasion yraG
one of interest, Of delight and we trust ofprofit.
BY these tokens our hearts will be warmed,
our powers strengthened and our efforts renew
ed. That the benediction of heaven may rest
upon the liberal donors, smile upon their every
laudable enterprise in this militant state of be-
ing and finally crown with the redeemed is
the humble prayer of
J. WARREN HEALY
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Atlas.

WAsHINGToN, JAN. %.
In the Senate, to-iRy, we had very i'm
portnni admission from Mr. Cass, the Chair
man OH Military Atfhirs. In reply to n ques-
ton from Mr. Crittenden, he said that Gen.
Scott had been suspended, that Gen. Butler
was now in commaud and that Gen. Worth
had been relieved from arrest. This admin
istration Inns been playing off Gen. Scott and
Gen. Taylor against each other since tho war
broke ont, These Two great military men of
the age have been used 10 neutruliZe cnch
other as far ms possible. The command was
Mt first refused TO Gen. Scott, and given 10
Gen. Taylor. When Taylor was rising too
high for Loco Foco jealousy, Scott was sent
to take command, and Gen. Taylor, robbed
of the flower of his gallant command, was
doomed TO inglorious ensc, and permitted TO
return 10 The United Stalcs. Now that Gen.
Scott has behaved so gallantly, he too is re-
called, and finally Loco Foco Commander
in-Chiefhas been appointed. lshnll not now
dwell upon this movement, but 1t mny have
n great Influence on tho course of political
events for the next six months.
The answer to the New Jersey Senator,
Mr. Dayton's resolution, calling for informa-
ton as 10 tho extent AMI character ofthe rev.
enues of Mexico, has been communicated to
the Senate, ard ordered to be printed. One
letter from Gen. Scott refers to the mines
worked by foreign capitalists, and says;
"And in respect to other internal sources
ofordinary revenue, suppose they cannot
be made Available towards the support Of the
army, except by the occupation of the State
capitals, aud through the State authorities
To collect such revenue directly, and by
means of agents of our own, (MeXican or a
mericnn,) would require n host of civil en-
ployees, involving much eXtorlion, waste and
corruption. The superintendent Of such a
system would he extremely repugnant TO my
habits and feelings"
In other words, he is not disposed to nnder-
take the dirty 'cork of tho administration
May not this be in part n key to the recent
proceedings?
The suspension of Gen. Scott eXcitos gen
ern surprise and Indignation. The In,elli-
gencer says that the "Senate, and all present,
were astounded at Mr. Cass' avowal of it,"
and adds:
"a glorious reward lis not this?) for ihe
successful enterprises, the skliul strategy,
and bloody victories ofthe brave and veteran
General-in- Chief of the army, whose achieve
ments, unsurpassed in the annals of any ma
ton, have given undying renown 10 The arms
of his country, and who, ifrcport be true, has
even conquered peace. To make this
grateful act complete, the court should be
held aLCerro Gordo, or Chaputepec, and
not ut Perotc."
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BLANKS--of various descriptions, for sale
at this Office
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BOSToN MARKET-Feb.I

BEEF-Extra mess, 10 so a 90; Mess 8
90 a 1850; No. ], 500 900; prime, city,
700 600; navy s 90 a 80. 900
PORK-Extra clear 90 90 a 90 0Q;cleqr Ia GU
90 90, mess II so 90 00;prime so a 10 90:
LARD-Boston u s, south 81 west, "a 8.
BUTTER-store l34 6,shipping Ia log,
family 90 a 90.
CHEESE--new milk 8, four meal 6;
shipping 6 ~.
FLOUR-Howard street ESQ 90; Ohio,
6 81 a 6 "A; Genesee, com. br. 6,37 80
CORN-Yellow, round, 20 II, flat Go rs,
white 65 &C.
OATS-southcrn, 90 a 90; northern, 90 90.
BEANS--W White, ,35 a 40.
WOOL-There is u moderate demand for
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FLO U r.,

CONSTANTLY on hand, by
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