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K, VERMONT, THURSDAY, MARCH l5 1855,

al Inc last moment, that he was going t
Bedford only, to be married to the banker
daughter, He proceeded to Dover (whert
ne cOanced TO he seen by friend Of the
notary who returned to town and reported
1t thus, and he designed, after his wedding
to proceed to Calais, and thence to the Con.
tlned, where he would avoid arrest, anC
subsequently compromise the affair as besl
he could. He imagined, as the Bankers
daughter would thus be involved, that her
fathsr would relent, forgive them, pay the
noe, and save his child's husband from future
harm. This was nice arrangement, but the
spendthriG had reckoned without his host!'
Away dashed the parent and the notary,
at full speed. They reached Dover an hour
after dark, but CalIy was already wife; an
hour old The fugitves could not be found!
They proceeded TO the steamer that sailed
for Calais at nine in the evening, and at half
past eight the newly married couple came on
board, quietly. A warrant had previously
been got out for use, if they fonnd the rascal,
and five minutes after William Meadows, the
spendthrit and forger, had placed his foot
upon the steamers deck, he was in irons;
the sheriff s prisoner!
He is my husband, father screamed poor
CaIy, distracted at the summary, movement
she was compelled to witness. and utterly ig-
noront of the real cause of the arrest
He is a robber and villain, daughtern
yelled the old man, almost beside himself
Come! Thank God, it is not too late to save
my creduous and mised child!
The husband was borne to prison, and the
young wife accompanied her father back TO
histroubled dwelling, crushed by her fearful
'anC conflicting emotians.
The whole truth was soon laid before the
unfortunate wife of an hour, and she was led
at ast to realize how narrowly she had es-
capped from the precipce that had yawned
before her AT the end Of a week, she was
reconcied to the belief Of the facts, and
month afterwards she thanked Providence
and her kind old father for the result that
had been brought about.
The forgery was readily proved and d.
vorce was very soon obtained for Cally.-
Meadows was released upon bail, through
the Influence of his friends, and instantly fled
his country, leaving his parents to foot
the bond. But all these things we're too
much for old Mr.. Brintnall to bear up un-
der; and within year his business was
closed up, his liabilities were all paid, and
he had less than five thousand dollars
left 10 his honored but strangely unlucky
name
He died, and left the wreck of his once
splendid fortune to his darling daughter.
Two years after these events, Caroline
BrinoaIl was borne to the nuptal alter by
highly respectable gentleman Of her fathers
acquaintance, with whom she was subse-
quertly a happy wife, and who proved to
The orphan girl kind husband and faithful
prot. ctor in after years.
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Arrival and Departure Of the Mails.

Mails leave WooDSTocK for Woodstock Station, every
day, Sundays ezcepted,) at 10 A. NJ, returning Al
q is P. NJ.
For Hurtland Station, every day Sundays excepted,
at 10 A. NJ, returning at so P, NJ.
For Bethel every day, Sundays excepted at A, M
returning at 30 2. NJ.
For Charlestown, Nh. via. South Woodstock, Perkins
Vile, Springfield, &C., every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday nt "a. NJ returning alternate days 80 P. NJ
For Ludlow, via Plymouth and Tyson Furnace, every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at A. NJ returning
alternate days at 80 P. NJ.
For West Hartford, via. South Pomfret, PomEret and
Shows Store every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
NJ tn5 returning alternate Gsys at sV r. M
NJ. returning at 8 P. NJ.
Accommodation Stages run to the Woodstock Station,
to connect with each passenger train Of cars,
Mails close l5 minutes before the time of departure
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Punch says the seq serpent is an offspring
of the adder tribe-a great seal dropped from
Davy Jones midnight watch--a tenant in-tail
Of the deep--an infinite deal Of nothing!
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NEW RATES OF POSTAGE.

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chargeable on the AcE:--
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Reasoning Cats.

Southey in his doctor gives a curious
chapter upon the cats Of his acquaintance-a
chapter in which humor and natural history are
agTeeably mingled together; he was evidently
a close observer Of the habits of poor puss, and
took much delight in the whims, frolcs, and
peculiarities of his favorites. Proofs OF the
domestication and strong attachment Of the cat
might be adduced dd nouSeam. The story Of
Nj. Somnini and his favorite cat may be re.
collected, as a case in point;-" This animal
he writes, "was my principal amusement for
several years: how wildly was the expression
Of her attachment depicted upon her counter.
ANGEL how many times have her tender caresses
made me forget my troubles, and consoled me
in my misfortunesl My beautiful and interest
ing companion at length persisted after several
days suffering, during which / never forsook
her, her eyes, constantly fixed on me, were at
length extinguished; and her loss has rent my
heart with grief" Amongst the admirers Of
the sleek and gentle cat may be mentioned
Mohammed, Rousseau, Petrarch, Johnson,
Cowper, and we know not how many other
illustrious names. Madame Helvetius, had a
favorite cat, which, at the death Of her mistress,
wandered about her chamber, mewing most
piteously; and after the body was consigned
to the grave, it was found stretched upon the
tOlhOi HieleSst uhflnB eAplIeu TOin excess OF
grief The Earl Of ampton-companion
Of Essex in the fatal nsurrection-having been
confined some time in the Tower, was one day
surprised bya visit from his pet cat, which is said
to have reached its master by descending the
chimney Of his apartment. The following
anecdote of combined attachment and sapacity,
rivals anything that has been told Of the dog,
and places poor pussy in much more favor.
able light than current opinion would allow.
In the summer of 1900, a physician Of Lyons
was requested to inquire into a murder that
had been committed on woman Of that city,
lie accordingly went to the residence of the
deceased, where he found her extended lfeless
on the floor, wetering in her blood. A
large white cat was mounted on the cornice
of the cupboard, at the further end ofthe apart
ment where he seemed TO have taken refuge
he sat motionless, with his eyes fixed on the
corpse, and bis attitude and looks expressing
horror and alright. The following morning
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Penn. Landing AT PhiIadeIphin.

The Philadelphia Bulletin, in noticing Thurs.
day last as the anniversary Of the landing of
VIM. Penn, says:
''If the illustrious founder Of the State and
city could revisit the spot in which so much
commendable pride and ambition were centered
be would find but few traces left Of the original
Philadelphia. We believe that there are but
three buildings now standing in the city that
were in existence in 1884, to wit: the Swedes'
Church, the Slateroof House, in Second street,
and the Letitia House, in Letitia Court, Market
street. But even these ancient structures, with
which the proprietor was familiar when in the
city, are so changed aud so crowded upon by
the march Of trade and by modern improve
ment that he would probably fail to recognise
them we're it possible for him to pay them a
posthumous visit"
The occasion was celebrated by the Hstori-
cal Society.
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W SICK Headache Remedy.--A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
70 the public 10 attracting great attention, moi only
oy reason OF the very satisfactory testimonials 70
ls emcacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il. but also heeansa
tnere are so great number of people who are af
nicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR.
Eastman. who discovered the efficacy of his ssrem-
edy, is physician in this city in high standing,
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease which
has been 80 long needed has attractedthe attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard of H.
From our own knowledge Of DR.. Easrman's char
acter and practice, we have doubt that the med
icine deserves the favor il receives and that it will
prove to be great benefit TO all who may give il
a trial.-Lynn Nor0s, December 30, 1853.
For sale in Washington by z. d. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
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neA- 1t seems to be generally agreed that
the great and absorbing question in the next
House of Representatives will be the Kansas
question. The manner in which it will come up
will be the presentation by ex- Governor Reeder
Of his absurd claim to the seat of General Whit
6eldas delegate from that Territory to Congress-
However well satisfied of the vain and ridcu.
lous pretensions of Governor Reeder, and of
the legality of General Whtfeld's election, we
do not doubt that every abolition member of
the House of Representatives will vote for Civ
ing the seat of Delegate to the former. The
Tribune is busily engaged in marshaling the
Abolition forces, in order that they may be
ready for the day of action. In its issue of the
18th, that paper says:
If there be indeed a North, the vote on the
conflicting claims of Reeder and Whitfield will
show it. If we are beaten here, we see no point
on which the free State men can rally and re-
cover. Let every man watch intently the ac-
ton Of the House on the Kansas contest
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"ORk, or Plenty to do and Hours to
wv Do II, by M. M. Brewster, LIST and I'd series
GRAY Il BALLANTYNE.
GEORGETOWN COLLECE. Is. c.


TINE next session of this Institution will COM
Il mence on Monday, the Sd Of September,
The Preparatory Department and Collegiate
course are both conducted by able and expert
enced Professors, who devote themselves 10 the
moral and intellectual advancement Of those con.
fded TO their care. large and spacious build
ing has just been completed TO be used exclusive
ly for The accommodation of the younger students.
Their dormitory, Fairgrounds, study-hall, class.
rooms &C., will be entirely distinct from those of
the other Students and officers especially assigned
Will attend them in their pastimes and preside
over their studies. complete separation will
thus be effected between the younger and older
students, the advantages of which must be appa-
rent TO allthose who have the least experience ia
the education of youth
The Observatory of The College, its extensive
Philosophical apparatus, rich and varied Libraries,
and Cabinet of Minerals, Geological Specimens
and Shells, afford TO the students of this Inslitu-
ton advantages rarely 10 be met with.
B. A. MAGUIRE,
Aug. dim President.
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ny- Stimulating Liniment. as prepare.

Ey- Stimulating Eminent, as prepared at
GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving of the high
est commentator as cure for Chronic and Acute
rheumatism. Il seldom, if ever, fails to give
speedy and permanent relief. This Liniment has
been prepared by e. d. Gilman chemist Of this
city for many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity 10
whom reference can be made at any time as TO its
magical effects in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. II was originally made for horses for the
cure of lameness, saddle gals, &c, and is now
much used for such purposes, being aninvauable
article wherever Linment is required either Tor
an or bmeasf. MAY 90
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was understood. 1t was not objected to him
that he had shown the cloven hoof" of Abo
ltionism. Indeed, the Union praised his sound
ness on the slavery question, after his first
Easton speech. AT that very time we had
detected him through all his DISCUSSES, and saw
and declared that all his sympathies were with
the Emgrant Aid Emissaries of Kansas.
When We call to mind the manifold changes
and recantations exhibited by the Washington
Union since we launched our humble bark
on the troubled sea of politics, we are con-
strained to say, as Democrats and patriots,
that for great central Democratic organ the
Washington Union is the least competent that
we can conceive Of 1t makes too many mis-
takes, and great politician was wont to de.
clare that q mistake was worse than crime.
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present, with about 100 spectators. The dis
lance was ten PAGES, and the weapons six bar
rel revolvers.
MISCELLANEOUS.
George Wyatt, formerly of Maryland, and
Henry Stewart, of North Carolina, died in San
Francisco during September.
On the 9th Of October, the hourishing village
of SCOTS Bar, on the klamath, was destroyed
by fire, causing a loss of $4,000.
Two other fires are recorded-in jamestown
Tuolumne county, where the principle part of
the town was consumed; and in jamestown,
near Yreka which was almost totally destroyed.
Both of these localities were small and the
total loss will not exceed 100000.
Seven Chinamux, camped on State Creek,
Sierra county, we're attacked on the 9th Oct
by q. party of Mexicans who killed five and
dangerously wounded two of them.
An ordinance to increase the police force of
San Francisco compelling them to wear a
uniform, etc., had been vetoed by the Mayor.
The Sacramento Valley Railroad Company
had got into a snarl, and the contractors had
attached property of the company upon suit
to recover $l,500,00O. The progress of the
work was necessarily impeded by this proceed
ing.
4 Large numbers Of Chinese had left California.
The increase from 81 to Sc per month for
foreign miners licenses, had probably contri-
buted to this.
The U. S. frigate Independence, lying at
Marc Island, was rapidly losing her seamen by
desertion. Upwards of 1000 had deserted.
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RAILROAD DIsAsTERs.-The occurrence of
the recent lamentable disaster on the Pacific
Railroad brings to mind the frequency with
which events Of this character take place.
Within the last three months there have been
eight, by which sixty persons have lost their
lives, and one hundred and forty-four have
been wounded, as follows:
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EXPERIENCED AGENTS WANTED.
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A CENTS wanted in all parts Of the United
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Geography aud History, Ancient and Modern. Of
the Whole World" by ) @. Goodrich, late Anne.
rican Consul al Pars-tPeter Farley ;l-elcsantly
bound and beautifully illustrated, Price 81. ID
cannot be had AT the bookstores. Each agent will
have certain section. Rare inducements offered.
No family whatever should be without H."
Home journal
Oct 25-1t
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II VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pr
marty TO the southern and western States Of the
Union, including statistics OF foreign and domestic
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New Orleans, at s. per annum, in advance
Nas- few complete sets of the work, tbirt. en-
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are for sale AT the Office, New Orleans, deliverable
in any OF the large cities OF towns. Sep TIFF
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NEW EDITION OF DICKENs,s Com

IN plete Works.-Ths complete Works OF
Charles Dickins, in FIVE volumes price 81 So
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger. by
Mrs. Emma ID. b. NJ Souihworth paper ST,
bound 81 IS.
The Pickwick Papers, complete, so cents.
Just published, and for sale AT
TAYLOR " MAURYS
May % Bookstore. near OH Il,
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date of the Constitution given to the North
the most absolute, unqualified protection to its
shipping interest?-it has excluded foreign
competition.
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Referring back for period of about two
years and half, the list is further extended by
the addition Of seven accidents, Excluding
those Of a less destructive character by which
208 lives were lost and 395 persons wounded !;
making an aggregate of 26s killed and 539
wounded.-Jour. of Commerce
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LOUISIANA ELECTION.

A despatch from New Orleans states that the
Democrats have carried their entire ticket for
State officers in Louisiana. Robert C. Wick.
life is the Governor elect. The successful cam
didates for Congress are George Eustis, jr.,
Miles Taylor, Thomas G. Davidson, and John
NJ. Sandidge, the three last being Democrats.
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GREAT ATTRACTION.

DREM1UM DAGUERREOTYPES taken a,
IL STEWART'S Gallery, Pennsylvania ave,
nue., over Calls Jewelry Store.
Pictures in best quality Of cases from so cent.
and upwards.
We invite the public to call and Judge for them
serves March 17-dlmo
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DLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY,

I'D Just received from a sherifs sale in Phila.
dephia, very large lot of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Paper, Steel Pens Faber's Pencils, Matbe
NAUTICAL Instruments, Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper, lnkstands, States, Copy Books and School
Books, all Of which we will sell low for cash.
GRAY a. BALLANTYNE
No 49S Seventh Street.
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na% The engagement for this evening of
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams, at the National
Theatre, is most welcome news to the play
goers.
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r oNGwoRTH,s Native wines and Bran

IL dies. i have just received, and keep con-
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Caiawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy
Thes Wines are made from The pure juice OF the
grape, and pronounced to be the most wholesome
beverage 10 use. B. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer IN al kinds Of Wines.
Liquors and Cigars, ISL Pennsylvania Avenue
Jan. 30-2aw3m&
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LNOR THE SPRING TRADE. Gent. Ho-
~ siery and Under Garments
browns Hotel, ~ now opening fresh and large
variety OF Gents Undershirts and Drawers. Also,
large assortment Of silk and cotton Half Hose
PLAIN and fancy STEVEN5'S
Feb 24-3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel
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ANIL DAf SCf1OOLs
MISS BROOK p from Philadelpha, will
Tor young Ladies, on Monday, September 10th,
1855, at No. 13S, Penn Avenue, corner Of
Seven Buildings and 10Th street. Miss BROOKE
will be assisted by the most competent Profess
sors in every department.
French lady, recently from Paris is engaged
as a resident governess, and every means will be
used 10 accomplish her pupils in that language.
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant
styles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
my friend, Miss Brooke, is a most eslimablo
lady, of great intelligence, whose qualifications
teacher, and whose accomplishments in English
literature, entitle her to high cons ideralion.
ALONZO POTTER"
'Miss Brooke is well known 10 me as a lady
who is entirely capable of conducting successfully
the education Of young ladies, and in every way
worthy OF the patronage of parents
A. DALLAS BACHE."
REFERENCES:
The Right Rev. ALONZo POTTER, D. D.,
LII. D.,
Right Rev. G. w. DoANE, D. D., LID
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast
Survey.
Professor JOSEPH HENRY, secy Of Smith
soian Institution.
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, D. C.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN, Esq.
JOHN s. MEEHAN, Esq, Librarian to Con-
gress
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, p. M General
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice Of the 8.
Court Pa.
Hon. G. W. WOODWARD, Associate Judge
Of the S. Court of Penna.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. c.. N. Jersey.
Lieut.. M F. MAURY, LII. D., u. S. Observa.
tory.
Circulars stating the Terms 10 be had al the
principal Book Stores, or Of Miss Brooke, No.
13S Pa. Avenue.
August 30-3iawlm.
BROWN AND SHOOK,
GENERAL COMMISSION IND FORWARDING MER-
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BUREAU OF TRANSLATION
From the French, Spanish Italian, and German
Languages, and for Typographical and other
Drawings
;, No. 4s5t, 7h Street, Washington City, y. G.
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The Northern Light, from California, at New
York, the 10th instant, brings the following
news:
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BROWN AND SHOOK.

GENERAL COMMISSION IND FORWARDING MER-
CHANTS, RICHMOND, VA
And Agents for "Kerr'sn .Sngglevdeonn Old Rye
and p Hangers sold Rye" Whisky. Premium
brands.
All letters promptly answered, and orders filed
Feb 20-3m