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Light! Light

VVNHIS certifies that we have seen, examined are
i using. abe Guinon's Improved Non Exploding
Camphene Lamp patented January 9th, 1s52and
are full, satisfied that Il very valuable improve
Inent and will be found far preferable to any other
Lamp in use. We believe for safety it is perfectly
reiuhle and therefore deem ii richly deserving the
attention Of all such have occasion to use Lamps
of anv kind.
CHAMBERl.IN, KEYES & CO. St. Ioiln>bury,
f.. C. CHAPLIN. do
GEO. A. MERRILL, do
FRANK II. PICKER, do
7. PRESCOTT, 30
j. G. BINGHAM, do
f. JEWETT 4 co. DO
ROLESS DEMlNG do
GEORGE DOWNING. DO
! BENJAMIN gibson, do
! IL John C. lro>man, St. Johnsburv, is agent
for the Saleof the abovs Lamps s01w3
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arm S for Sale

Ny Amy Iarm, in Bath. New Hampshire. is OF
VI Tered llr sale. Ii contains about a2o acres
land. lhs buildings consist n one House. two
Ahe'i-, thrsH large Barns, and H.. House: and Is
convenient 10 the Wells River Del,1t or MrIndce>
OF Lisbon and bath Delot>. and IL .oli farm ~
there i in Grafton County
ALSO
Ny A~h sni Corey Faru>. in LyInsn, within /:
miles Of Lisbon Depot. The Ash farm contains O.
rer 10" acres. and the Corey farm 50 acres: both
under good Improvement, and first rate land; good
House ard blril on each.
liberal credit will be- given for porii,n ii ihe
purctas" money if desired Inquire Of Daniel Pat
ters"n, Bath. az the >rh>crihe1 n 81. Iohnshury,
Vermont ISAAC WOODS
G.i,teT. L. is52 7e5;i
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THE GREAT RFNEDYFOR
Coughs, Colds and Consumptions,


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To Wood Choppers.

n JEWETT & co. have Just received new
~. LOT Of Tofts & Sons. Brooks & Co, and Wells
Axes which are as good if not superior to any man
ufacturei in New England. Also Il good assortment
of Ak Ielves. which will be sold cheap. 49,,
Wv on ,s., Soitf
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II He G. 4 L ID b u n A N.
Drawing and Painting.

MISS s. r. CIRSON will teach Oil Painting,
IVA Water Color. Monochromat;c, Povchromatlc,
Cravonng and Pencillinc. Specimens may he seen
al Mrs GibSon's after Dec. 10
e. Terms moderate.
ST. .IOhnsbIlrv Dec /. $50 SViI
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F. B. CAGES
SKY-lIGHT
Daguerrean Gallery.
ST. JOHNSBURY PLAIN, VT.

TNHE subscriber having opened u >kvlight Da-
i guerrean Gallery, three doors south of the st.
John>burv House, would respectfully announce to
the inhabitants of st, .Iohnsburv and ne ghboring
towns. that ne viii be happy 10 wait on all VIII" may
wish for correct likeness of Themselves friends
Having procured all the latest Improvements III
the Art. he i now able. by lew arrangement Of
light and the use of new materials. 10 produce pie
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-18
TE. 'VNfNI. > = ! al /. OF
: NALVA

TiIl> Compound. now established in universal ia
L ,or hv lis great and arku"w edged merit, is
USED IN EVERY FAMILY.
and recommended hy all PHYSICIANS This medi-
cine is based upon a recipe procured in China bv
DIR. Conine the celebrated oriental traveller It,
wonderful properties for III RlFlING the Ri GOD
and i'll all complaints of a bilious character. arc ey-
ervW here mex nVl,ln,.l E,r
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-18
Inflammation of the Lungs,

Splitting OF Blood. bronchitis. aud every disease Of
fhe vital urg;l-. I- great remedy i without q par
allel. For toI-G!lS. CEOI'P. WHOoPING-
COT Ili and alI diseases "i the Threat /, /, sure
and prompt cure. Itp">-c->es the remarkable pow
er "I Di->"ivng Lo">euing and Removing down
war; all Thl"gn that may "b>truct The, throat and
l>wiIhou question: natur'> most potent remedy for
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-18
INDIAN ELOQIENCE.

The Toronto Waterman Of tie goth ult.
contains An earnest appeal from the Indians
of Rice Lake to the whites, begging them TO
stay the plague Of intrmpcrancc which has
been communicated lv them to the children
Of the forest Some passages in the appeal
are exceedingly eloquent and touching.
The five villages. tlnwick Ricclake. Mud
lake. Srhoogos. and Credit. are all that IS left
of the Mi<Si>>acau tribe Of Indians. Save us
Our white brothers, save ,i-
Long ago Won came TO Us aud asked us for
a place 20 build YOUR wigwam We gave YOU
a country saw was it not worth giving .
Ne now ask YOU 70. dclivcranrc from an en-
envy we ourselves canno: overcome; like eve
rvtling else Of the white man, it is too strong
or us We love our homes; ard we do fight
this invader ofthcir purity and being: hut
our ranks are getting thinner and weaker
our deadly foe is marching onward. wasting,
destroying. cru>hing-a victor to the West
Nv White Brothers, could the souls of the
dead Chiprewas and Mohawks, killed by
Fire water, come from the Land OF: Shade, and
camp by the door of the whiskcy Trader, from
the city Of Rock, to the head waters of the
Big Lake. town and village would be crowded
by the Pale Outcasts; Red no more ,scorched
Pale bv the blue Flame Warriors no more
the Totems of their Fathers lost; Hopeless :,
The track of canoe cannot be seen upon
the waters, nor the trail of an eagle in the
clouds; SO dies the poor Indian. His ca
noe shoots down the stream, struck nv the
poison the White Man bsought; his Spirit
flies into dark cloud he is gone, Who
cares? In few winters so will our Race
pass away. Scattered weak, dumb, hopeless,
who cares?
Give us back our woods and the DEER
Give us back our bark wigwams and our
Fathers virtue!
Save us. o our White Brothers. save us,
A dying Race implores you. Put out the blue
Flame that is consuming US, Ye can.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-18
REMOVED!

Il. GORHAM has removed his stock Of
Il Hats, Caps, tur>. &c. &c. to the Store form
erly occupied by WI. +. BURNHAM, next doc r.o
Mr. Bngham's Drug Store. where he has lst rsceiv-
ed Buffalo and Wolf Skin Robes \ new supply OF
ancy urs and hufial" Coats III of which viii log
sold cheaper than can he bought at anv other place
in the county; and persons wishing To purchase are
respectfully invited |" call and examm. before pur
chasing elsewhere.
ST. Iohn>bury, NV. II. 1882 7sStf
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For The CALIFORNIAN.

inatlons 10000; jews, 10000; Dogs, $1,000;
Cats, 5000.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-18

e An Irish Lawyer. in neighboring
county. recently addressed the court as .sgen.
tlemen" instead of "your honors." After he
had concluded. brother at the bar reminded
HIM OF his error He Immediately rose to a.
pologi.e thus:
May 1t please the court, in the hate of the
debate called Yer homes gentlemen 1t was
a mistake, your honors."
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-18

q \ drunken fellow recovering from
dangerous illness was asked, whether he had
not been afraid Of meeting his God.
NO. said he, Il was only afraid O tothsr
cinp."
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-18

MuRDER-A party of about 40 persons
returning from an Irish funeral on horseback
at Louisville, Ky, came up with DR.. j. W.
Campbell. that city, who was riding into
town. He was knocked down. and himself
and horse killed. One of the party has been
held to bail for mans!auchter.
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LIGHT! LIGHT!!

ENiAH FLUID. t:;nnlicne aud Iamr on
Pr 'ae hv (. .iFWFTT 4 co.
a. 5.e'f
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LIVERY STABLE,

HORSES < CARRIAGES ToLFT. The =.
l"hi>hnTy H"u>r >tahl'-. Team taken 70 any
part 81 The Village when desired.
PlS>tNGERSta taken T. ana from the pr,.o, al
the usual rates TTRFsCoIT
- I"hrl>hurv. March l. 1852 7,;2,f
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-18
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS.

4 Latham Co..are agents FOR Pages Pa
" tent Circular Saw Mills, fer Vermont and
New Hampshire.
June -, 1850. s-.,f
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TAILORING.
{. Il. CHA MBERLAYNE,

"oi LID respectfully inform tlc inhahit:.nt, of
w y Iollri>tnrv and vicinity that he ha> taken
me tli Nt'''d lat,A ".,pled la J. NJ. Hell where.
he VIII he ready anal happy /. supply the wants Of
all who Will favor him with ,heir patronage.
he subscriber would he leave lu >;lv Ia those
VII" VIII iaN"r INN - allowed ali garments made.
at his shop shall bc done in wvrkulauIike manner
and
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N Office.

IL persons indebted 10 or having unsettled as-
n counts with the ST Iohmshury Steam Nil! Co..
are requested TO call at their Office and settle the
same preyiou, to the first day OF January next
WI d. WEEKS. Agent.
ST. .Iohi>hurv Dec. |. 1872. eei"4
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MARBLE WORK

N fit subscribers have fitted up a new MAEBir
>it'f opposite the Passenger Depot. 1t. Johns
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IN al! IL various branches III ~,yle hicl CAV Nat
n" >ura~~" price Let,c and i,t
fh. -.,tI anu WILL
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CONSUMPTION,

and I'll diseases that arise from Coughs and neq,t-
ri f"tfS- II h. cured Camkcr Sal. Rheu,m Erv-
slI'c!us. and scrnua-dsel>e- which have dcfiri
thr power ri other medicines have welded Ia this
II i PHEASANT and palatae. AMI - Il re>torcr ui al
petite. 1t stand. l NRlN ALLIED. II hi> never been
ennaed n. q
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Grave Stones & Monuments

~, Al "'her articles manufactured Of Marble.
nn,, S"nt >"fp S'"e a'd Free .Noa.. Thev i,,ye
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Also TOR >ale by i. e. RIYGHiN, 81. Irl:l,inrv
l.. ana tine principal Druggists "a tn civ ar,!
country generally ..3n,G
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Dyspeptic Remedy,

ana for irritation OF the nerves. lowness of Spirit,
"r headache, is a sure cure
he Interesting history OF the Ginseng &c. !. To-
DE f;'i III Pamphlets. gratis. The COMPOUND i, CON
faincdin QUART BOTTLES.
One Ilniar l.er E...tl.-SiN R..rtlns tinr & %
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TO = ].

For The Gale DOMAIN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-17
For the Enquirer. ]

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. I'm, 1897.
DEAR Sin II hone YOU will the liberty
taking and overlook the request am about 10 GSc al voI
which hore you will find in your power TO fulfil, without
100 much inconvenience yourself have placed myself
in The number of applicants fer public avo. have been
driven this unpleasant edcamcn by pccunlary neces
sites. do say, that am in want at any o
the uxuce this world affords, but IN want of situa-
ton whecin may prosper and add 10 my worldly stores
sucen, abundance make old rather source comfort
than Of pals and labor This you Know should be the rst
consideration If the young, when launching forth among
the rough OF peous world, which 100 often dash
10 pieces r ra barb of the inexperienced sailor 1t may
moi be out Ct place 10 remind that am "Locoocu,
and that have been deacon" IN that "Churc' ever
since leads who assembled Ut Baltimore last spring
proposed Efanln Pierce for its Pastor. have prayed for
his election; 0r my conviction that the congregation
Of that c;urch would be wisely counsfed and that
would be Induced discover the 'ey of their way and
come forward 10 the altar and pray Tor admission.
hatter myself that my prayers have not been al.
fosook thousands and hundreds have already come forward
and given their hearts cause mus SIR present
my claims and " you discover any merit in my late eff
tos hope that will have ME rewarded as IN your
Judgment deserve.
Perhaps you may require other assurances OF my pa
trotism WILL therefore, for your satisfaction, refer you
to numerous gentlemen of high standing and popularity
such, Tor instance The Hon. S. Sknf!n Hon. Urah
rle and II may be excused your worthy brother James
Smelungus, ESQ., all OF whomare favoraby known the
public. If il should please the Chief Magistrate OF this
mighty Democratic Republic, TO my humble request
for old age and action, faithfully promise prove my
self competent faithful and honest These are qualities YOU
know, all Office seekers do not possess
may be necessary for me to pitch upon Office the
duties of which somewhat familiar You may perceive
from my references that am we'll yourself of foreign
descent and seeing daily absurdties hanging upon sign
posts and hearing Of candidates. for the sake oil popularity
compmenting The 'rseh Irish brogue" and the "snes
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-17
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

New York Dec IA, 9 P. M.--Thc American mail steam.
or Attic has Just reached her wharf, bringing dates from Ii
yc!pOui 10 tr ls OF December and from London To The
3G;h Novcl5er She brings II passengers The Arctic
passed. supposed be the Baltic, Monday in
lat - o. long 66 S. TIC Africa arrived out on
the nj .ht Of the 29h.
ENGLAND The Earl Of Derby has announced formal
Is in Parliament The determination Of the government To 40
here the principles OF free trade
The ladies Of c0nveGcd in meeting al tic mansion
OF the Duchess OF Sou,hcrnd, the 2O;n 10 adopt
mortal 10 tie Indies CT The U. States the subject OF hs
abolition Of slavery II attended by many oil the high
est aus in England.
In consequence OF The extraordinary activity in the French
Navy Yards has resolved 10 call for an addition
al ) 40 men for the British navy.
Ad,ices from Paris that negotiations are nearly con-
pe,eC between Enuand France Tor the modification OF
the tariff OF the two counties.
ect committee has been appointed in the house oil
Commons 10 investigate IN. charge ~ bribery 81 'hr De by
elections which the SecrcGfy vi Wal Lu!u bt!tsioo; Is
imri,cdied
val daprIs Jamaica, Antigua, d., IN state G defence
The Bank OF England is selling American eagles a.
FRANCE-The Empire 10 be formally proclaimed
on I'd OF December On the next Gay the Senate w De
convokcd to settle civil lis; of the Emperor and the
Iarics OF The members of the Imperial family
Some of The cgtim.is had resigned in The departments
in compliance with The manifesto OF Henry v
The report is confirmed that Henry " s about 10 Issue
manifesto all the Princes OF Europe protesting against
the usurpa ton Of Bonupare.
MARKETS-LigERrooL Dec Cotton Prices have
advanced under The Influence of the steamer Atrica5
over d. but scarcely d. iIitdiing and qualities
have improved most The sales to-day - 900 bales OF
which spectators took GEO. The sales OF the last !nrcc
days have been % bales Of which SPECTATORS took 5000
The quotations are-Faf Orleans 6.; MiddIng Orleans
5H 5a Fair Mobile g. Middling Mobile, So; Fair Up
lands 57.; Middng Uplands 5S TO 5a The imports Of
the last three days have been 1000 bales.
BreadstutsThe market continues active and wheat has
further advanced Id Flour has advanced 6t-he market
closing firm. Corn-the market is unchanged with mode
rate business doing al previous rates.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-17
Tribute OF RESPECT.

In Sussex County Court, December Term, 1852:
W. - Parham, member oil tile Court, announced III
death Of WILLIAM H. PEGRaM, ESQ, late presiding Justice
this notion the following committee consist
members of the Court and Bar, appointed draft
Bile resolutions George W. Parham, Augustine
Thomas Blunt John f. Canbs John t. Riycs and Thomas
who having retired for ew minutes reported the fol
lowing resolutions. which unanimously adopted
Resolved That we have heard with the death VIM
II Pegrnm, ate presiding Jus, q Of this Court
Resolved That the William Pesra the Court ant
society have lost one OF their useful valuable
members.
Resolved That the deceased by
character officer ad gcn:n respect confidence
of this Court and the pubc
Reso7ed That truly sympalhse with his afflicted family
their sad bereavement
Resolved proceedings DO upon Tho minutes
tho copy DO by the clerk the widow family
the deceased and that editors OF the Richmond
papers requested publish the their respective papers,
Resolved, That the Court do now adjourn.
A Copy-Tese, JNC J. PRINCE, c. C.
10 Other papers Of Richmond requested TO copy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-17

tj.ra accent TO the p'ca scans! ! :" Us :,
no tsc of our own county, who are curious pal'calos
in ,hc same propose aspiring the humble YET important
post OF superintendent Of all such eSaIOn ana
COMPLIMENTARY s,ccchts or snail &c naue use vi IN
, with fl power 10 rarify expunge whatever shall
deem disgusting foreigners or citizens when say TO-
cigncs or citizens mean native EclIZehs' d. wen % al
those who intend TO become citizens
You may think it srnngc, that out OF The many onces Of
prof and Distinction would choose the one above men
oncd bat nv fancy in that way-and moreover DC
not consider myself qualified for post OF more
have already fear rrcspasscd too much upon your good
nature but az our acquaintance is rather limited may be
well TO give you short history Of my pedigree My grand
father vas an rishman whose "ric brogue charmed oil
who heard him. my grandmother, God bless her. was Ger
man lady, with "swee an accent as you could fesre
consequently my father possessed both the 'rct brogue
and The s,reet accent The combination of the two, Is the
whole secret of his immense popularity de, however
married 'nativc CITIZEN and thus his son lnhens INC
"rch sh broguc" the "sweet German accent, and the
rights of native citizen. hope that with the influence
the "broaue" and "accen,," my petition will be granted
With sincere professions of friendship, remain, truly,
Your obedient servant
SETH HIGHFLlNGER, SR.
| tn the Hon RICHARD SMELLFU&GUs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-17

.itd 70 ia: Gr'.:,,ea q :e,f'ee .a.:ori .:, :,
Inc regular naval and that u. the hydFosIarra
rne The Secretary into .?!ict details 81 I've
n-ooosed $, scn anu states snccEes tue reasons WHICH
call FOR al Gdurtiu!'. = -, -,
barpn of the institution and TO the officers professors and
under his nd or the ass;uity and n!e!i.
,ance " i,h which they have performed their duties
On the subject OF the organization aIia oseipe VI 'ea
,c Secretary dxcils length, Tie abolition o! COT
ral punishment. without provision Tor suliao'e
us has been followed by unsatisfactory eSu!'s: a ~,
,s, frrnuant complants against III: abolition o! copoa
@ ,,r,, or, made bv sca.nen themselves Locking al
,hi .;a,c OF things the Scc.ctaY submits tue Outlines :"
Now system Of enlistment, ty which the saio' aile'
nrohaiiun shall he permanently attached 10 me navy :" ~
T-nJ States receiving additional dollar month os
every successive five years service inc rsi 10 ms
al pay being liable 10 forfeiture by MS fesEnao! %
,r.k off the list which only 10 be done by orie ci inc
Secretary 0! the Navy or by sentence Of court mar'a
The registered be exempt from any corporal VI
| other punishment !, ,,,o ,,v,I &C.
enlistment of The United States; and especially invites a.
t.nlion 10 The accommodation OF the Bureau oi Co'ul
lion that three rsclass propeller ltgateS ana me Sh
nmhcr NJ propecd sloops % be provided for Ihcft
is an abundance OF timber in the navy yards 10 Gomez
ion with this subject lie represents the necessity o esa
fishing one factories tor Inc construction Oh ac
nery for the largest class OF steamers.
II is also necessary increase the number CT seatn aes
| 10 increase their wages.
Authority is asked the appointment Of twenty assist
ami surgeons with corresponding promotion OF thoSe d
ready in service -, ,, a.,
next referred 10. Additional purscrs are needed
| me Secretary rcnews the recommendations heretofore
made 10 regard retired list and states his concurrence
in the views of his predecessor 10 the plcty OF reco"
nizing The title of commodore and creating al least wv" es
admirals. . -,
The reports OF the various bureaus are commended TO TIC
attention Of Congress The Secretary concs In the npn
ion that the Naval Asyur should be removed ifoia fh'a
delphin 10 Annapolis or Norfolk.
The Naval Observatory is referred 10 with appreciation
The return Of Lieutenant GiLLiss with rich contributions
10 science is noticed and his report promised
Professor EspY is making commeniaoe progress III ms
meteorological observations
Sunirv other topics Of minor intercs; are adverted TO-
the concluding portion OF the report is devoted 10 the ex
pcntturrs and estimates OF expenditures OF lie Depart
ment.-l RspuJlic