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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-09-20

, s~s.' phs Al UnHIaTIASA,Pa
IN relation TO tho murSlrrs sni riot. near
ChriTiara, Pa. growing ont ofthc attempted
arrest OF = slave, last week, we learn 6hat two
whites ond nine negroes have bern arrested
and committed 10 the Lancaster Jail, Seve-
ral citizens Of Lancaster county are hiding
the officers, aud the most intense excitement
eSists In that section Of the State. '.'a
LAFFR AcooUNTs-hfarc dyreas-A dest
patch this evening FROM, philadelphia, states
that the u. S. Marshal, District Attorney
Ashmcad, Commissioner Ingraham attended
by so y. $, troops, went % Christiana yosterI
day, and made 20 arrests, in addition to the
l2 before reported Most of the prisoners
are colorcd, and were armed with guns, dirks
Sc. The excitement continues unabated.-
Not less than 100 negroes nre reported TO
have been concerned in resisting the officers.
Tho firing. commenced from the house alta
signal. A large number Of negroes came
armed 70 the defence of the inmates. Young
Gorsuch is still alive
philadelphia. Sept. Ia Imprisonment of
he ClriStidhd Rioters.-AThc officers and the
troops have returned from Lancaster County,
having in custody white man, named Jo-
sepl Scarlet and Sixenegroes, charged with
treason, They were met at the depot by
large crowd Of negroes, but no attempt was
made to reacpn the lsriseseFs,'vho were march
ed oil TO prison, surrounded by troops. M
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-09-20
qHE FUGITIVE ARRAY

THE viii, af eourse, create excitement
greater, probably, ll,au any previous Iransao-
ton since the Fugitive Slave law took effect
II pppreheHdel and proved to DO gp''iy, the
penalty Of death viii undoubtedly be inflicted
upon tho isdiyiduals that shot the slave catch
ers. Thus will the ,,aalintimH that Waa 10 ha
% surety put down by the 'comprumise," be-
continued The deed, the apprehension, tho
trial, tie eaeeulIop-sll viii contribute 20
star zap aiiesh tho elemeala Of diseord, and
unkind feeling betweeu the different sections
Of the countIg+
Reason ~ wcmay upon the subject, Ia re-
gard 10 otheTs, should tho case o. the esaaptd
fugitive be made our own, We should all say,
escape We will, II possible, and resist the mas
ter even unto death. " need be. rather than
bondage for ne,
Bondage we would not submit 10 Liberty
We would bavh Il We could obtain H. Talk
as We ,nay Of "hgher" or slower" law, lhis
principle l. irbtie n man, implanted thoFe BY
bis Creator, aud no reason, no philosophy,
and no human onHctments, can ufrool II, The
degraded slave feels Il working In HE nature,
Il prompts him 10 esrape, and if pursued 10
remove the obstacles that intervene 10 restrain
or thwart the desire, IfA~alIed by weapons
ofwAr he 'feeh Justified 10 using the same,
MumcNL.-Mr c. II, CLAREE, music
teacher, closed term OF instruction ofhis two
classes Ia this place last week. Upon the Last
evening OF the term Of each class. tho dnnrs
we're opened, and the public invited to ihc
entertainment The exercises Of the Juyen-
iie Class wo did not hear, but those no we're
present speak IN natmrine terms Of the per
1 forunutcs of the Class There was a rush 70
hear The Glee Class-not much, II any, lea
than five hundred people we're present, and
all appeared highly prali6dd by the tasto and
skill displayed by the class So the execution
ofthe several pieces, rejecting great credit
upon their Instructor As well as upon the pro
Hicncy and musical ability Of the individual
member, Of the class Mr. Clarke il very sue
cossfl 10 his profession a. a Teacher Of Music
Ills services here are appreciated, aud all
those wishing Tor instruction Ia this useful
science vii Gnd him amply qualified 20 i'm
part a.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-09-20
ST. 10 HNsBuR Y,
SATURDAY, sEPrEMnER 40, 1907
THE CATTLE FAIR


Next Thursday, September tho e6ih, VIII
occur our Annual County Fair II Pro-
miuns, published 10 our last paper, ara u ser-
al, considering the means Of the Society, es-
pocially upon Hock We hope all, whether
FARMERS or mechanics, aud the ladies too viii
do what they can 10 make the Fair inviting,
oy bringing forward for exhibition, the fruits
oftlhirihdusir!
IN stock oug County can make good dis
play, and the managers Of the sosieiy have
offered ruiolent Inducements, We should
lbluk ior smart competition 10 this llge'-
We feel some curiosity TO know which town
will take the first premium Of $50 upon the
best 10 yoke of working oxen.
OuH ELEcTIoN,--ln the footing Of the
table Of Representative, IN our last, We gave
the locoioios ten too many, The number
should have been % instead Of 100 They
will have just about 100 members Of the
TT6U7C, I6d rI6 WIG, TT5 OF III Last
year the Wing majority was %. In joint bal
lot, this year, the Wing majority will be %
or 80. GOV. Williams Is reelected by some
900 over the two opposing candidates
20 Northumberland % TiNr.-Ihe
SECOND Passenger Train nov leaves this place
iur Boston at 0 o'ylo K aud fay minutes AZ
ter The Cattle Train also leaves earlier ut
q o'tlo 4 Mondays 4. NJ
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-09-20

EASTERN WOODLANDS ON FiRE--IM-
AtENsR DESTRUCTION OF TrMBER.--East-
port, Sept li.---Extensive fires have been
raging for tho past fortnight, south and west
of ninety miles The Cutler Mill Dam Com
pany, at Cutler, whose timber is estimated
worth $4,000, has been swept clean, also.
four thousand acres belonging to john Balch,
ship builder at Prescott. II was with Difficult
ty he saved his ships on the stocks his loss is
about $4,000. In Perry, several farmers
have lost all their timber and crops. On
Campo Bello, owned by Admiral Owen, tho
woods are burning at both ends Of the island.
His loss is estimated at $4,000 and the FIRE is
still burning, Deer Island Is also swept Of all
It's timber. '
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-09-20

HS Boldins, who was sent TO South Caro-
lima few days since, from Now York as a
fugitive slave. has been ransomed,tho sum Of
$4,000 demanded, by his owner having beer
raised fer his hbe-s-onl - 1hN-fti''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-09-20
MANURE.

During this month, farmer should keep
his team at work all the tune that is convent
,idcs peat, mud and muck from the low lands,
"a we napcl ia our hints for the last month,
ho should collect tuils. washng- from roads
anti streets, rich loam, leaves from the forests
----'ritere-thry -earr be- spared without injury
to the growth Of thctrccs-- and every uiateIi-
al thatNhl hn obtained conveniently that will
contribute TO tho growth Of tation.--1fass.
piGuGAmdH,
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Here is a penalty with a vengeance upon any
one shall ventura directly or indirectly, 10
aid or assist any poor fugitive in his attempts
to gain his freedom, and since this law was
evidently made, and is construed for the sole
benefit OF the slave holder, we may supposo
that cup ofeold water furnished to the pant,
ing victim or shelter for the night, in our
houses would be construed as insisting ;r,
directly, and subject the person to the $1,000
Gre s7a imprisonment vic thps yialis n the,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-09-20

Thotu f,rmcs Who arc troubled with wee
"a w thrir mAih, should be carotid and
csAnse heir grannliep thoroughly, before
Pittiug ihslF grain iplo Uirm, WNh them
in strong yt, ARd whcn sufficiently drywhle-
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-03-01

adopted them as The laws OF the United Slal,
District OF Columbia. II is evident, then NV vi
D strict ~ Coluu,ha no care ''iu law OF .nn,,m u
arise undsf another law "a, that OF the tlntd S,, co
oil sueh eases the already quoted article g. ,s,i &
the constitution gives general lurisdie on 10 IN ~
OF the United States. Ia the States where H. 'oSt
State laws. the jurisdiction OF Cases j. d,ylsd H. els
the State courts and the United STATES touns ''se
the care arises under the State law. and ih.
all citizens The STATE. The courts u III. SAT- a.
elusive juriSdcilop thereof Bat when il ans. y
The laws OF the United States, even when I, uads
der Inc laws OF The State but the parties AZ, ems "
different States or when State oil the Union
State or citizen subject of foreign count,
tes-ot all such cases the same provision Of n. ~
slitulion tart g. sec ~ gives jurisdiction 10 ,h CO..
States courts In the District OF Columbia hs,. .aas
no such distinction Of cases Here all cases n s
equity" arise under one lawlhs lac of Uo,,.J az
and ia each and all arising here the Com, Sh
sppIy and construs only the isp Of he United c.
course, whatever may be the character of hs 49,
whether they are citizens OF the District of Coanb
whether a State, citizen of another State ' NV
State, or citizen or subject OF foreign State srs
to the suItit makes no difference 10 each and n ~
enumerated cases the United States courts have nv
ton thereof because all these arse here usI II
of de United States This is the plain language Al =
constitution no sophstication give il auolLs, ny.
ing. The sole question TO be decided is then H. b.
gress the power TO pass the law Of venue for H. I
Of Columbia And this question is conclu.v.ly sI.I
in the affirmative by the seventeenth clause OF ill., ss
section, article first OF the constitution which enscI
Congress shall exercise exclusive legslalon i N
cases whatsoever such district as may bee. =
seat OF the government OF the United STATES H.. =
pause, and say only that one OF the surees liable ~
heirs has already raud4lenty disposed Of all hi, D
ery to defeat their just CLAIM, which would moi hs,s =
Cured had Congress relieved the heirs upon The 6 ~
mortal We ask, Will Congress-, by delaying he 49, ~
Of the act OF prayed for encourage other sus,s
and holders OF Kosciuskos funds to do the same II.
trust il will not for the sake of our honor al least
ONE OF THE OBSERVES
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paper Their ONCE 10
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concern In this country
house Of Adams Co., and snuusd conf
dsncs Of our friends abroad ga. .
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-03-01

Hon John Nj. Miles, of Connecticut, whom the coan
Try has heard very little of lately. has recently attracted
public attention his whereabout BY the enuncianoa
The following sentiment in letter to an anti-fuxiuvs
slave law convention At Portland, Maine es,sa
"This Ougitive) awis not only p.lpsbIo and danger
violation Of the constitution. but Is equally ,ubver
OF all the great principles OF liberty which free o
pie should cherish The duty OF the people in respect
ona and oppressive law always be
circu OF the hs~ ds~gu immISrsi az
rsdr,ss en~~o be hoped for a~y Other rav rs'ira~
force Is aet Only IHa,habts, bsf deity" Ps3t
II we right in estimate Of the patriotism md
law abiding disposition Of the people OF Conaeearut,
democrats well az wings will mark the man who
capable OF ut,ering 40 atroclous a sentiment, a lAa
which we have itaicised above. Why, the old Esoel
revolution in its bloodiest phases never had Damon
Marat TO advocate anarchy in holder shape than "
have il here Get forth by one who, in times past hs
reaped the benefits of public confidence Connected
will take TO bestow upon him again, we sas
pect Independently ofthe novel and summary process
Mr., Niles suggests for a reform Of bad laws-Thsl
speaks for sefwe may say that !, is too late 10 aah
the fugitive slave act the ground OF alleged uncon
s,iiu,onaliiy II has been pronounced constitutional
By the best expounders Of the constitution IN the aoc
The law, i, now stands the staue-book, he y IN.
ders,ood il neither nor ess Than means 10 execss
article 4, section 2, OF the constitution itself NOBODY
better knows this than Mr. Niles himself.
IN Y Er2na
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-03-01

NEW and CALIFORNIA; Millionaire Assoetation.--
IN OF thousand doiars Capital 0O0
limited number OF shares be obtained BY influential
parties special partners, admitted
revised Of New York, free from
shares issued therefor ten cent annually
doubling whole sae operations
,a. and mining IN. United
roo oLlNEh HOLDEN,
A. tho General Partner Agent Company,
No. II Wall street, Nav York.
Cal6orn,ans Union
United Ststes, appi.
cation association, 10 be employed At d
trent a vessels he made
carrying the mails and freight 10 and
from Europe, Asia, Afica, and the Americas $780,
There increasing business doing with Csifor
mir Pscia the supply Of gold continues,
will astoush
mos. and calculations therefor And this
demand formed
dcrth and style Of %, HOLDEN CO.,
Mercantile, Commercial and Commission Merchants, Ranking,
Insurance Mining Agents. New York And San Francisco
Capital o. ,0O0, 900.
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A WORLDWIDE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES geology, an
presented by Mr. Hobrook is being calculated by the
American press through the entire length and breadth OF
land By the agency, OF foreign ministers reading
in Washington learn IL to be translated into the
languages Of their respective countries, and thus crcu-
lated through all lands 1t s, OF course in fair way
become subject OF primary instruction in aN schools in
all coun,rie. and ongnes-exacy in the spirit OF the age
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-03-01
100000
100000
SlI.5o0.ooo
Leaving al its close still due but
100000

Showing conclusively that even upon that
supposi,ion the United States will save by -,
this plan the sum of S9,000OOO
over that proposed by Mr. Moore
have suggested the possibility OF loss OF " 500 900
because il stated BY The People as the uiti-
mate loss which could under any circumstances
but can show that such loss in any event hap
pen: for. in the first place, the bill OF the Naval Com
mee provides for ten steamers, OF three thousand IONS
each. Mr. Thompson contributes one million towards
their action this amount remains as permanent
security under any and all circunsianees The bill pro-
vides that the Secretary OF the Navy shall inspect the
ships by proper and efficient officer, and require that
they be kept up by repairs and Improvements TO the spirit
and progressive enterprise Of each year during the con-
tract. Under this system the government will have ten
effective the close of the contract
good every respect and ralwd for war purposes,
az they were their first service.
Under this system the government will hold security OF
So the end OF the term for the w and half
millions which they may then hold as an interest IN
these ships. No such proposition 50 well secured. and
80 to the has been offered and
speeWoors who seek 10 make money by sale OF contracts
must necessarily be opposed 10 the measure OF Mr.
Thompson. which looks only TO the final success as
being emunera,ivs Tor the sbos and Ilsk OF capital
The People" is equally at fault in the statement that
Mr. Moore was the first protector Of steam communi-
me 70
Y Mason, then Secretary OF the Navy. more than ak
years ago-long before Mr. Moore had even conceived
special favor at the hands OF Congress, Mr. Thompson
stands far before any other competitor Tor the Pachc
line.
There is however another view OF this matter. which
to have been too elevated and sateemanlke for
the conception of The People" II proposes an en-
enlargement TO the commercial enterprises OF the eoun-
try, BY which the revenues Of our country may be
brought up to an amour, sucien, TO meet i,s annual
current expenses, which otherwise only be done
either by reso to direct taxation or By change in our
present revenue system.
Again: If "The People" had looked to the present
condition OF national commerce, he would have seen
that the balance of trade is largely against u.s. and that
the BEST il the only OF correcting that evil is
by opening up channels OF commerce, in which we
can carry exchange OF commodities and not be
CURED 10 pay for importaions with the precious
metals. The People" would do well. therefore, 10
make himself acquainted with his subject before he seeks
to instruct Congress in regard TO their duties.
ATRUE FRIEND TO THE PEOPLE.
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This line has called out the earnest appreciation q H.
people from all the States Of the Union The masses s,s
where unite in an earnest call for the passage Of he G
Congress- rarely up TO the mark, is far behind IL Ia
Pile on this great question. A bold man be that ~.
against it, The country requires action As an sconoau
question, the substitution of this line OF steamers fo y.
African squadron will be saving Of over hall nios
per annum Besides, there will be money REQUIRED ln
nearly three years Az commercial proposition, ~
can be no better route to Europe from The aos,ken
ports than that laid down in the Ebony bill RuS
60 cIcutous route, full Of passengers and irehh
than empty, direct This will be the great export M
OF persona and things, adding immensely to the codss
our manufacturers The Ebony line wonderfully lei.
tates our steam extension it connects us with Easil
lines, which continue in very direct routes to SoaA
America and all Asia s5,~
But the great idea, which will forever immor,,li,s
is the cheap, extensive. and rapid facilities it gives u
free negroes TO 20 10 the land Of their fathers.
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very interesting exhibition OF the students OF the
Washington Seminary took place yesterday at the
National Hall. and was witnessed BY numerous
audience The programme OF the exercises was gemmed
with original and selected pieces and the various speakers
acquitted themselves very handsomely. The whole
exhibition highly credabe to both preceptors and
students
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DisrRsss'ss AsoiDssr- Al Richmond, On Wedne-d. v
evening, vhls The Pablo Guard fdng sal.. ,b-
horss attached 10 bagyy, containing Col Tnntn aud
sneher mssnbsf OF the Vagina sEislaars. took rx
throwing shs Axsnismsn and sIvhdy injurtns shsm
Ths horses kept ahead and dashso9 III rsvssnN ran
Ars Jshn k~shsfesd aaA Mas Bsssy Coass
the FORMER slightly but breaking ,he Collar bone and
ribs OF tts hsst isdy ard osusos ot.- eripu niur,-s
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Congresslon

In the ~d yesterday the joint resolution from The House
explanatory OF the general land bounty sct and rendering
land sssignabe. taken and motion. after
debate, lay the table rejactsdyeas ~, nays
&c. The resolution was amended incinde some
sddtiona classes OF soldiers and then passed Two mes
sages OF executive character received from the Pres
ident. The civil and diplomatic bill was taken up, and
many amendments offered, discussed and disposed
Of
In the House, Mr. Melville, from the COMMITTEES on
Printing ported back the joint resolution them
nitted relief OF Thomas Ritchie as contractor Tor
the printing of Congress- accompanied by explanatory
report After various procee ngs thereon the joint
luton ordered be read third ume-yens 100 nays
1903 After other proceedings, the bill was finally passed
yeas nays lOand the cnched In the usual
manner and the Joint resolution sent to the Senate
for concurrence Mr. Duer moved reconsider the
reby the Canada reciprocity bin committed to the
Committee of the Whole, to bring the ssme before
the House Mr.. ID made remarks in support OF the
measure, and followed by Mr.. McLane who also ad
vocatcd IT, But the motion TO reconsider motion
Of Mr. Ashman laid the table. Mr. Johnson, OF Ten.
nsssee made Intellectual attempt TO call up his bill
granting land andess citizens of the United States.
The army bill again taken up, and, after the
tns amendments reported from the Committee OF the
Whole disposed Of The army appropriation bill
passed The House took up the Ssnats bill to grant
millions of of public land to the several States
benet OF the INDECENT insane, and, after consid-
sration il was ordered to third reading Bat, without
passing it, tho House into Committee OF the Whos
the OF the Union and took up the aPproprs
ton bill Mr. Meade addressed the COMMITTEES the sub
ject the establishment of lines OF mail
ste amers and in of the policy of granting the cred
Of government in aid of line from Cali
fona TO China Mr.. Stanton, OF Tennessee followed In
some remarks in favor Of the extension Of the system OF
m all steamers. Mr. Mann made few remarks and then
| the committee and reported, Mr. Julian moved a
rules enable him offer resolution for
appointment of committee with power TO send for
persons and papers, investigate charge against the
Secretary Saie the effect the Secretary received
forty or fifty thousand dollars from bankers indus
accept office The yeas and nays were ordered
on and then, without taking the question, the
House, at 10 O'Clock, adjourned.
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New pApER.-We are requested TO refer to the Mr.
ehani Journal Of this morning for the announcement of
forthcoming tro cent afternoon paper II is 10 be con-
Quoted by Messrs Winner & McGll. the propne,ors OF
the above-named useful weekly advertising sheet and
Mr. Connolly who has OF late been connected with the
Republic Itis to be independent OF any political
ganiza,ion or party"
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IN. Y Er2na

Mr. BEsxaAs's sPEscH-We lay before oar read'n
to-day the re marks OF Mr. Beekman in the senate @
Monday, the bill TO provide for trial 10 elet'
senator IN Congress. We publish sl-o the speech o.
Mr.. Geddes, on the same day. IN reply. :,
As "a premonon OF tie fate which certainly av@'
the pending bill in the senate, not less than NJ AZ expo
sition OF the views which control Mr.. Beekmans oous'
his speech will be read with high interest in and out o.
The State. F&
The bill yesterday was az ain under consideration .
the senate, and Mr. b again dawn out by a'ia'r
from the wing aide Of the senate Ia. great ,oees
felt in the question aac'e large nnmieo- 10 The sen.
ATE chamber We hear but one opinion OF the mahnd
in which Mr. Beekman not only met and arded s'saHf
but indicated his position and course this great que'
ton We shall endeavor 10 keep pace with the deat
il goes forward, though ae obliged 10 restrict od'
selve. to a mete sketch to day a
II will be seen that at no stage Of ,he bill nor 90 s
test question in regard 10 If. have the majority been are
to count more than sixteen votes, half OF the *n
ate Is not 10 be imagined though the bill will prob
ably go its third aiing to-day. iha' can nbain me
constitutional majority on It's third r. ling Itsaera
course sealed as u has been from tue first hui i seems
the ceremony is to be gone through with OF bringing =
TO the na vote That il will be final one there can
no doubt --dibnny Argus. Fsb 26
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Hon j. A. Bayard the senator elect from the State of
Delaware for sr years from the 4ih OF March next,
arrived in the city yesterday morning. and is stopping at
the Irving Hotel