The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-02-14
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1t tie c!o>'- -. the \ Agricultural! m,. .in@ At
Dhnvi,'r. ca" Il - :::,:lh,r5 remarks I
that r. ,houl! br lad tohay"a m.et;r. u the
farmers OF the County 10 dis MSS subjects ar-
pertaining to their calling. The idea Is an
excellent one. and should hc glad to see
such meeting called. The individuals pres
cnt, who had competed for premiums nr"n
Field Cops, were called upon to detail their
mode Of cultivation, the quality of the soil X
the kind of seed used e.. Time did not al
low for very full accounts, and for AZ many
rs the meeting would gladly have listened to-
What was heard. we are sure excited a wish
for more of tn" same sort. BY such inter
change of opinion and Suggestions. mich val
ua!le and practical information Is impaired.
and the best systems of cultivation prnparat-
ed, and tl:c benefit conferred upon a wider
circle. Su"h a meeting would nowi>c he nov
. q. Meetings of this kind have been holden
III other places and found to b" useful. Be
SIDES the Information impaired. a spirit of in
qurv would be ex,'itcd at these meetings. hv
discussions among farmers. that would result
in great benefit to themselves.
We wou'd most gladly rive notice Of 7
Farmers Meeting, end wait for some one Of
the Brotherhood 10 movr in the matter. The
call. t'onc issues for meeting tits season.
ought to he ont soon
ATTEMPT TO DrrRAUn \ BANk-.tn 1t
tempt was made to dctraud the Bank of !. eha-
non last week, upon forged note of $1,000.
1t was presented to the Cash;cr.Mr Kcndr;ck
but noticing that the whole Of the name Of
one of the pretended 81 .ncrs was not upon it.
the Cashier intimatel that the check was not
genuine. Upon this the rogue drew dirk
and attempted to snatch the check. and tore
it. but did not obtain the whole Of it. and
threatened violence, if it was not given up.-
Mr. kendrirk drew an unloaded pistol from
drawer, which act Quoted the individual. who
was apprchcnded, and lodged in the Jail at
1Iaverhill. The roeue's name is Clvde. and
belonged to Lyme.
eas" We are glad to perceive that the at
tention of the public has been called TO the
abuses practised by the Lines of Steamers
that take passengers to. and from California.
There is 4 rule or law limiting the number
bur 60 anxious are the owners to make MON
cr that two or three hundred men more than
the complement are taken The consequence
is. no regular rest is obtained, and few get
hardly enough Of the poorest provisions to
live upon. We have been told BY returned
Calit"rnians that the abuses complained Of
are almost inoierable; but they are such tina,
those who venture must endure them.
& The Hon. Mr. Champion las been ap-
pointed bv the Queen of England. Min;v,er
Peuipotent;arv 10 the United States Ues-
patches Lave been received .com Mr. Law
renee stating. that Mr. Crannt.f. Ia, been
charged %ith IL" adjustment OF tie question
OF he Ei"arH.u IN treaty. II" English Gov
eminent he. a,'r~o,ed Of Admiral >cy.rorr,
~ ordering tn Commander o; lie Express
;iI.,t iirri .o Inc i'rog@,,he;; III The "a
r.cn ri IL. ~ T.. ,'c Captain vas ,iisa,nw-
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