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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-10-27

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TRUNKS AND VAlISES.

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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-10-27

There were six persons burned to death
IN a building, No. IL State ST., New York
on Friday night of last week.
- he farmers of Washington Territory
nave Raised tins year wheat more than o..
nough to supply all that country and tb,
mills a' olympia were early IN August man
"ldcturng an excellent article Of flour At =.
barrel Much better than imr,ortino II
from San Francisco SIS to so, as had
formerly been done.
-lhe clergyman who was abused recent
~ by the Kansas rutians. and who has NOT
since been heard from, is Rev. VIM. Clark.
Formerly OF Exeter, y. H., and more recently
OF Elliot Me.
The Know Nothinss of vanlerburg Co.
ihd', ran German for a county office. He
was not even na'ura!ized, but had only taken
GU, bis first parers.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-10-27
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-10-27
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-10-27

- FROM EUROPE-There has been buf
one foreign arrival during the week, that of
the Africa at Halifax, with seven DAYS later
intelligence from the seat Of war. The news
is unimPortant. The Russians still maintain
their position, throwing an occasional; shot
from their batteries. The Allies are ;annoy-
ed by the fire, but no serious losses result
from it, and they are daily occupied in pro-
curing shelter before the final setting in of
the inclement season.
- The mails bring no report Of the Cam
bridge market this week
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-10-27
FURNISHING GOODS.

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FARM FOR SALE.

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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
GEORGIA ELECTIONS.

1t will be seen from the following, that Geor-
gia may almost contend with Virginia for the
banner. Indeed, we think, under the peculiar
circumstances which characterized her late cleo
ton, that Old Virginia, whose brow is crowned
with the laurels Of fifty victories for the Const-
tuition, should pass it over TO her noble sister.
Will not Maryland also come TO the rescue?
not merely to the Democratic party, but TO the
true principles Of the Constitution. We cannot
and viii not doubt it.
The Augusta C0nsitutionGliSt says:
1.-THE election on Monday last has placed upon
the forehead Of Know-nothngsm in Georgia the
unmistakable brand of the popular condemnation.
The rebuke is signal, emphatic, and we believe
final Georgia has recorded her voice in char
acters Of blazing light against know-nothingsm
in all its odious features both 2s regards its forms
Of organization in secret lodges and affiliate
councils. united under a great central head, with
the secrecy, the oaths, the obligations, the de-
| grees and discipline, the grips and signs. and
| passwords, and as regards its leading and avowed
aims of national and State policy. The former
| the mere paraphernalia Of fummery and hum
| bug, intended 10 cajole, to beguile, and 10 tic
| down the honest citizen and deprive him Of his
| free agency; the latter intended 10 undermine
and finally break down, tile constitutional bull
warks erected BY the fathers Of the republic for
| the protection OF the citizen Of every cline and
Of every religion who links his destiny with re-
publicanism and religious freedom soil.
Know -nothngsm, in It's inside forms and It's out
side observation-disclosures nothingsm in its in
ternal discipline and desgns-fs alike rejected
and condemned in Georgia The vote is but an
| imperfect indication Of the popular disgust with
| know-nothingism; for during the canvass il
shifted lis attitudes and changed its colors, and
resorted to adroit palliations, in different local.
ties in the State, 20 meet every exigenCy Of the
local sentiment. II showed thus, in some coun-
ties, Fictitious strength. In some counties il
was bolstercd up by the popularity and influence
Of men who, while proicssedy not sanctioning
is principles, allowed themselves 10 be used in
its behalf.
"Again, side issues suddenly sprung up
to distract the public mind FROM the main ques-
ton. Preludices against Governor johnson,
growing out Of past party relations and party
contests, were appealed 70, and with effect. Mis-
representations and distortions Of facts i'm regard
10 the management Of the State railroad were
plentifully circulated in pamphlets and handbils,
and votes were influenced thereby. But with all
these drawbacks the sentiment Of Georgia has
been spoken with crushing effect against Know
nottingham
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
From the New York Day Book
Who they are and What thew Wan,

The latest doings of the abolilonists are sum.
med up in few words. A series of resolutions
opposed 10 The introduction of any new slave
States, perfectly ridiculous proposition which
they know cannot be carried out, and one
which even Seward himself was recently against
This absurd demand constitutes the bunkum OF
the convention. The resolutions close with an
extract from Jefferson, which condemns their
whole proceedings, and yet stultied are the
blind fanatics they cannot it. Jefferson is in
favor OF the support 'of the State governments in
all their rights and yet this miserable crew OF
traitors so against the very first open, paipable
right OF some OF the States and that is thai
fugitves from service shall be given up. We have
no patience with the selfish gang of politicians
who have and are deludng the people with their
false issues. The Wings aud Republicans are
united. We are glad OF it. Henceiorward they
must be known as the abolition party. The Re-
publlcans passed resolution in favor of the
liquor law, a kind of sop 10 the temperance
convention in October. So the new party IS
fairly on the track of no liquor, freedom in the
South il is in Jamaica and Hayli negro equality.
white debnsement, and a general reign of mulal-
tcism and mixed races; in a word, hurrah for
a second Mexico! Such is the delightful fale 10
which the Abolitionisis of this State invite our
people. No man who has one drop of democratic
blood in his veins can sympathze with them for a
moment.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
WearinU of EIannels.

We extract the following plain and sensible re-
marks upon the Importance of wearing hannels
next the skin, from the work on Physiology, re-
Gently published by NJ. La Borde, NJ. D., Pro-
fessor in South Carolina College:
There is very important matter connected
with dress, which ! cannot pass over in silence
mean the wearing of flannel next the skin. In
the minds OF many persons there is considerable
prejudice against wearing it, though of late years
there is sounder public opinion than formerly.
will now state very briefly the advantages of
flannel and give some striking examples in con-
hrmation. In the first place, il is a bad conduc-
tor of caloric and tends therefore, prevent the
escape of animal heat. Secondly, il aids largely
in protecting the body against the influences OF
sudden changes in the weather. BY preventing
the rapid escape OF the animal heat, and by the
gentle friction of the skin and the slight irritation
Of the general surface, its tendency is TO keep up
an equable temperature. The gentle friction aids
in maintaining the circulation in the cutaneous
vessels, and at the same time imparts a healthful
stimulus 10 the nerves. That it contributes no
little TO these ends may be readily perceived by
observing the change of temperature and other
effects produced on part subjected TO friction by
the hand or in any other way. j know that the
irritation produced by flannel is so great in some
persons that they cannot wear il next the skin
When il is worn loosely as il should always be
done, this friction must take place to a consider
able extent IN every movement Of the body.
have TO add, as another advantage, that there is
no other material which absorbs so well the exha-
lations from the skin. This fact very naturally
suggests a frequent change Of flannel or its
thorough ventilation at night the former, how
ever, is to be preferred
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09

We are glad TO see that this sterling and faith
ful Senator is doing good service in his State.
The National Democrat, published at Jefferson
vile, Indiana, in speaking ofthe great mass con-
yention held at Charlestown, in that State, on
the 25th ultmo, thus refers to the address Of
Gov. Bright, delivered on that OCCASION:
"Gov. Bright, being present. and loudly called
for, took the stand and made a speech that glad
dened the heart of every democrat that heard
him. He traced, in a brief bat very impressive
manner, the history Of the different parties that
have warrcd on the men and measures of the De-
mocratc party from the days of Thomas Jeier-
son down to the present time, demonstrating very
| clearly that the policy and measures of the De-
/ mocratic party, have given to this growing con-
/ tederacy all the power, position, and advantages
they now enjoy His argument in support of the
doctrine Of non-interventien by Congress upon
/ the subject OF slavery, was unanswerable, and
his defence of the principles contained in the act
/ organizing territorial governments for Kansas
and Nebraska, was well calculated to remove the
| prejudces of those who have been doubling the
| justice of that measure. "
Governor Bright possesses in an extraordinary
/ degree two qualities very much needed now by
many Of our northern politicians--nerr and in
dusiry. Wherever a Democratic principle leads
there he is sure TO follow, no matter what sort OF
camor may assaiI his footsteps He makes nj
truce with traitors, and has no terms 10 offer to
| faction. Whenever the cherished principles o.
the Democratic party are put in isssue-when
ever any assault is made upon the Constitution
or upon the Union Of the States, he counts not
the number Of his foes, and cares not from what
quarter they come. Having an abiding convic
ton in the ultimate triumph Of the truth, he vii
stand by il and do manfu battle for it, more fear
lessly when threatened with temporary deiea
than when victory is sure. To the clamors d
and the great Union-lovng Democratic party
he gives his allegiance and life Of useful service
To such men as Governor Bright, men Of sound
faith and untiring ndustry--men who have the
| talent and the courage to be true leaders of the
people, the Democratic party owes debt OF
gratitude, which il will be proud to remember
and repay with multiplied honors. The hope Of
by the North--if faction shall drive such men
from the public service, and send in their stead
fanatics whose trade it will be to assault the Con
stitution, slight indeed will be the hope of the
continuance Of the Union We fear no such re-
result in the case Of the distinguished Senator
| from Indiana The faithful Democracy Of his
| State know their tried and trusted public SER
want. They know that if he be struck down,
the cause of Democracy and the Union will both
feel the blow They will rally to his support,
and continue their generous confidence in one
who has won SO many hcnors for himself and his
State in the fields of public service.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
- We have sent bills to such Of our subscri-

is We have sent bills to such Of our subscri-
bers as are indebted 10 the Sentinel newspaper,
rendering their accounts to the oath September,
at which time the second volume Of the Tri-
weekly edition viii close.
While returning our thanks to those who have,
from the beginning, sustained our enterprise, we
desire TO say that all who wish to continue their
subscriptions will be required 10 remit PAYMENT
N ADVANCE for the next volume, commencing on
the 25th instant, as, otherwise, no paper will be
sent from this office. The terms, it is known,
are FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.
We are compelled TO this course owing TO the
difficulty of collecting our subscriptions, scattered
as they are over wide surface Of country. Our
friends will, therefore, see the necessity OF cont
PLYING with our terms No offence is intended to
any, since friends and strangers are embraced IN
the same category.
Subscribers not renewing by the first OF October
their names will be stricken from the list.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
RE-oPENING Of THE NATIONAL
HOTEL

The public has already been informed that Mr..
WILLIAM GUY, late of the Monument House,
Baltimore, has leased the National Hotel; bring
ing with him to the metropolis reputation in
the line of business surpassed by that of no other
gentleman in the country.
Immediately on becoming the lessee, he COM
menced the work Of refttng, renovation, and
repair; the results of which may now be seen in
his palace hotel In fact, one would scarcely
recognize, Judging from the interior, that it is
same house. Every object has bright, new,
and pleasing aspect. Elegant furniture and EN-
bellishments, seemingly procured without regard
to price; beautiful papering and frescoes, and the
thousand ct ceteras which enter into tasteful and
lavish appointments Not only has the effort
been 10 delight the eye, but, TO greater degree,
comfort has been consulted The traveller, how
soever luxuriously he may live at home, may
here congratulate himself that he has found a
grateful substitute, while the plainest guest will
be satisfied with his sooun.
We need not partcularize in relation TO the
various Improvements; the establishment entire
bearing evidence of the truth of our assertion
that it is one Of the most splendid and commo-
dious hotels in the country
| The National, it is well known, occupying a
somewhat central location, has always been a
kind of political headquarters, v here the largest
amount of gossip was TO be heard and the greatest
statesmen were to be seen. 1t has not lost its
reputation in this respect, but will probably in.
crease it during the approaching session of Con.
| gress, which promises to be one of stirring in
terest and of momentous political events.
But it is with the re-opening of the hotel tina,
we now have TO do. Yesterday thither fiocked
hundreds of guests-ior that occasion only. The
best of viands, and liquids, were dispensed in pro
| fusion, and many were the encomiums passed
upon their merits; the courteous proprietor doing
| the honors of the table and attending to the hap
| piness of the company.
The culinary department has been provided
with the best cooks, the table, yesterday, evi
deAced; and in all the various branches of tn,
hotel ludicous selection has been made as to per
| sonnet.
'sTo command success one must deserve it, ,
Acquescing in the truth of the axiom, we pre-
dict for our friend Guy fine harvest and al
| ample recompense for his enterprise and libe
| raty.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
..NEw YORK DAY BOOK

Nothing is more acceptable TO one OF our call
ing, than the opportunity Of paying just tribute
TO a contemporary. With every grateful emo
ton yelling up in our heart, therefore, we trans
fer 10 our columns the leader Of Friday from the
New York Day Book. We do not take quite SO
despondent view of the Crimean struggle as our
friend. for we still hope, even if it be against
hope, that the stand that the Russian forces must
mike on the north side Of the fortress, should IT
fail 10 bring victory 10 their standard, VIII at least
render that Of the Allies incomplete. But It Is
the application Of this result the interests and
condition OF own country at this ume' MADE
by the Dau Book that is striking, though not
waollv new. which has attracted our attention
This political journal, which we have from It's
craa,ion greatly admired for the sound constitu-
tio,ai doctrines with which every number
,hounds, should be patronized by every southern
man who takes northern paper. We do not
know the propretors nor their antecedents-out
when we can see rising above the murky mist Of
+. nolitical pestilence so healthful journal, our
heart roes out TO it, the heart OF the poor
scourued victims at Norfolk would do, to a good
frost or salubrious breeze. With few more
such gallant coadjutors as the Day Book, the
constitutional men of the North and the South
NAV effectually hope to stay the march Of bigotry
and fnaticism. We, therefore, commend the
article which we publish below, as fair sample
or the boldness and truth which we are ever &C
cnstomed to see in its columns.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
NyauRns r..

Judge Longstrcct, whose views on any subject
arc sensible practical, and worth treasuring thus
sets forth the value Of a newspaper:
'Small is the sum that is required 70 patronze
a newspaper, and most amply rcmunerated is the
patron ! care not how humble and unpretcnd-
ing the gazette he takes, il is next TO impossible
70 ill q sheet fifty-two times year without put
ting in il something that is worth the subscrip-
ton price. Every parent whose son is off from
home, should supply him with paper. well
remember what difference there was between
those Of my schoolmates who had, and those who
had not, access TO newspapers. Other things be-
ing equal, the first were always decidedly supc-
ror to the last IN debate and composition at least.
The reason is plain; they bad command Of more
facts Youths will peruso a newspaper with do
light when they win read nothing else"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
THE WHEAT CROP Is FRANCE.

As every item Of information bearing upon the
grain market j. interesting, more especially TO
our country readers, We give below an extract
from a letter from NJ. Gailardet, the able and
reliable correspondent Of the CouriT as Flats
Unis, the Franco. American paper published in
New York.
/" The Nominations and rejoicing in honor Of
the capture Of Scbastopol were no sooner over,
than the horizon grew dark again 10 tie eyes o.
spectators, and the public funds experienced a
sensible decline on the exchange, where patriot
ism ever gives way 70 tho worship Of mammon. =
The panic is to be attributed not only TO idle
runors, bot also to well founded appreheusions;
and among these last i the shortncss Of tie crop,
a. reported by the different general councils of
the department, and admitted even by The .Noni.
ieur. The deficit acknowledged by the govern
ment organ amounts 70 seven millions Of hec-
tolitrcs"
Now, as the press i not only gagged in France,
but is used an instrument Of Louis Napoleon :
despotism and i nigh, not Just now suit the po-
Icy ofthat Government a. confess to a weakness
which serious failure IN the grain crop would
imply, We may safely estimate the deficit IN
France as al least onc.third greater than that
admitted By the Government organ, viz: ten and
a half mill ns Of hoctolires, Or twenty six mil
lions two hundred and fifty thousand bushels
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-10-09
A Balloon In a Thunderstorm

| Mons. GODDARD, Col. Latham, and Messrs Heal
| Crippen, and Belman, assembled with a balloon
at Cincinnati, on Monday week. 1t appears they
encountered violent thunderstorm in the clouds,
which drove the balloon on, II is stated, at the
rate of 10 miles an hour, and that they attained
an altitude of l7,450. Mr.. Belman thus de-
scribcs their descent after dark and during the
storm:
Suddenly we felt our car rushing over the
tops Of trees, crashing and tearing the limbs
| as the balloon was driven along. Mons g gave
us the valve rope, and mounting the side Of the
car, he orcered us to hold fast In another mo-
ment we landed in a corn field, and by the force
of the wind we were dragged and bumped along
the ground q distance of half mile; now through
fence; then striking a stump or a tree or
whirlng through the corn stalks at fearful We
locity; our heads raped each other, and not I'M
frequently we saw stars all around. Up and
down we went, when tho car struck a tree and
Mons. GODDARD was hurled TO the ground, a dis
lance of 30 feet; the next moment we were
crashing against tall stump Of a tree when
Colonel Latham and Mr. Hoal were thrown with
great violence from the basket, the former on
the back Of his neck and shoulders, and the lat
ter on his breast. Mr.. Crppen and myself were
left alone in the car. Mr.. Crippen obeyinp i'm
structions TO keep in the bottom Of the car, and
holding with all my might to the valve rope, up
wemounted. Fortunately we dashed into the limbs
OF a tall dead tree and in an instant the ba loon
car and mronauts were fat on the ground. Mons,
9. had his lip badly cut and the flesh lacerated
on one Of his limbs; Colonel Latham had an
ankle spraincd, head shoulders, and body gene.
nerally Bruised MIR. Heal his breast crushed in,
three ribs broken, and otherwise badly bruised;
Mr. Crippin his head and neck " skewed," and
generally scratched and bruised. | was bruised
somewhat, but not materially injured =