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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-31

SrrnrN DFATn.-IIere wasa E,..,, %,
one Knee. IN the act of taking arm: the mnz-
Il" Of his !ir"lock resting on a forkel s.;,h
Ike wa> dead: the side of his head had been
knocked oil. and the remaining part ot h,
face sill looked >trrniv along the iirrlo-k. l.
was an astonishing sight-ercrv one thai:
coa'd. "arnr 10 look at him.-Er:ra,t or !.:-
t.r from tie C,imrl
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-31

DEATH OF Elk EX-SENATOR PmrLrs.-Thc
Hon. SAMUEL S. PHELPS. died at his resi-
dcnce in Middlebury, last Sunday.
The Middlcbury Register, of the 9sth gives
the following account of Mr.. Phelps last ILL
ness:
The health of Judge Phelps had been less
firm than usual, for severalrwecks past
Since week ago last Saturday, when he re-
turned from attending court at Rutland. he
had been confined to his room, and mostly to
his bed. Serious alarm, however, was not
excited. his illness being attributed mainly
to the effects of cold. lie had faithful med
zeal care and attendance. hopes were enter
tanned of his recovering his ordinary degree
of health. On Friday and Saturday, his
symptoms appeared less favorable, though
without any very marked change. \ little
after noon on SUNDAY, he had taintinc turn
after which he rested until nearly two o'clock
when he again complained of faintncss, from
winch he was relieved by rcs:orativcs. Soon
after. however, few minutes before two o.
clock. he tainted once more. and was quickly
beyond the reach of aid lie had convcrscd
readily, mp to nearly the last moment of his
life, with those who were in constant attend
anrc upon him. lie died at last without a
struggle. There remained on his counten-
ancc an expression Of perfect serencncss and
composure. His disease was introcession of
rheumatism
Hon: Samuel S. Phelps was horn at Itch
held. Conn. Nav IS. 1898 lie died March
TO- lS''-and was. consequently nearly six
ty-two years of age.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-31

there can I've very little doubt that ,,,,x
them were saa"ca'c:l hr the .af,c- ..
rather than kill.'i br the ,.rlosio. amp
'"'nane H'nir' employed in The pits wi,I
are go feet deep. were killed bv tn. ,,,ra
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-31

q 1t is asserted by those who have seen
Mr.. 1.-The newly elected Governor of
New Hampshire, that he weighs somewhere
in the vicinity ofthree hundred hounds, lie
is, on the whole, considerably OF a ve;y1,y
Sutjcet'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-31

"MoDEEN AGITATOEs."-Fewb books are
more interesting to the intelligent reader
than those which give information in regard
to public men, and their personal, mental and
moral peculiarties. To this class belongs
"Mo'lern Agitators, or Pen Portraits of Liv
ing American Reformcrs," by ID. W. Bartlett.
1t contains twenty biographical notices Of en-
inent "actators," with characteristic sclec-
tons from their writings Among them are
Seward, Greeley. Garrison. Parker. Giddincs,
Whittier, and Henry Ward Bcccher Six
accurate steel portraits of the more prominent
rcformers beautifv the book, and add to its
intrinsic value 1t will be read with interest
by all agtators and by some of the asitatcd.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-31

a. Some evil disposed person, in a COM
munication in the North Union. falsely accu-
SEES US, or somebody connected with our Office,
of writing the account of the March mcetinc
in this town, which appeared in the Windsor
Journal. We said in our issue succeeding
the election all We then had 10 saw upon the
subject. and if We had had more to saw should
have said it in our own columns The wri-
ter commenced his article with a f,lschood.
and held out remarkably we'll in the same
way to the end. There are few men with anv
reputation for veracity to preserve, who
would venture to pick up and cause to 5e
published whole column of fracmcntarv
gossip. set ahoat by witIcss tattlcrs. The
writer travelled far out of his path to attack
US. vet all the reply We now have to make to
him in his ambHsca,le, shall be in the lanouacc
Of another Make Yourself decent man
and then YOU nav be sure there is one rascal
less in the world"
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Here shall the Press the Peoples rights maintain
l'nawed by Influence. and unhr.hel By gain
Here patriot Trsth her gl"rious preccpts draw,
Pledged 10 Religion. Liberty. and Law.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-31

NOTICE TO Town CLERKs.-Thc Town
Clerks in this State, are requested to report
to me as early as possible, the number of CO.
pie. Of Wwing's Elements Of -igrrulturc or
dcrcd Icy the legal voters at their last annual
.Own meeting. TO he furnished to each town.
a"reeahly to an Act passed at the last session
of the General Assembly, entitled ".in Act
10 encourage tie study Of .igricu!'uyein Cam
mon Schools" STEPHEN ROYCE
EAST BERKSHIRE, March %. 1855.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-31

COUNCIL OF CExsORs.-The vote in thu:
town for members of Council of Censors, was
1862 for the Know Nothing ticket, and some
Is scattering. There was no turn out to
vote except among the Know Nothings. Ev,
erybody understood that there was no gene
raj ticket in nomination except the Know
Nothing. Papers in different sections Of the
State had different tickets, but even in them
changes occurred daily by destinations, SC
that it was impossible to make out uniform
ticket. We had no doubt before the election
that, as the Know Nothings, at State Con-
vcntion, had nominated ticket, and it re-
ceived 5000 votes, it would be elected. as it
undoubtedly has been. There was not inter
est enough felt in the matter 70 nominate in
forma! manner any other ticket.
The vote in Danvilc was 1872 for the X.
n ticket, and fifteen scattering.
bound FOR THE WEsT.-Somc twenty
persons took the cars at Barnet Depot, on
Tuesday, for the Western country. Most of
them were young men.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-31

FARMING MADE EAsY.-E. a. PARKS
advertises moving machine in this weeks
paper, to which we would call the attention
Of farmers. Such machines are used 20 a
considerable extent by farmers in some Sec
tons, and they save deal of severe manual
labor in the hottest season Of the year.
S. JEwETT & L. HANCOCK, of this VIII
lagc, also have another machine of the labor
saving kinda Corn Pnnter-highly spoken
Of by New Hampshire people, where it was
first introduced See their advertisement.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01

They have sent news abroad to bring about a
bad effect. 4 have seen in some journals that
the territorial officers were appointed for the
term OF six years. This is not so; but is told
to prejudice the minds of the people. Some
officers are appointed for four years, but none
for six. Hundreds who have been deceived by
such reports will return to us when they see
the movements Of the revolutionary govern
ment. Fellow-citizens, this question must be
met with truth and justice in the halls Of Con
gress, where the free.State movement will re-
ceive lis quietus. Applause. There may be
some members in the halls of Congress who
are in favor Of disunion, but there is too much
patriotism in that body to give any counter.
ance to this revolutionary movement, and | can
assure you that, in any event, abe Executive of
the United States ciH stand by you to tie lastl
Cheers. Next year we will be called on to
elect a President Of this republic, when only
two parties will be known-lhe black republi-
can and unionists. Loud and prolonged
cheers.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01

FL We have sent bills to such of our subscri-
bers as are indebted TO the Sentinel newspaper,
rendering their accounts to the oath September,
at which time the second volume of the Tri-
weekly edition will 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 to remit PAYMENT
IN ADVANCE for the next volume, commencing on
the 18th 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 a wide surface Of country. Our
friends will, therefore, see the necessity Of com
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, 1855-12-01
MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR DAM OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.

We find, in the Charleston Mercury Of the
18th instant, the message Of Governor Adams
to the Senate and House Of Representatives Of
South Carolina. We have not yet had the op.
portunity Of giving to it such q careful stten-
ton Ms such documents should command.
From a cursory reading Of it, we find that it is
mainly devoted to the local affairs Of the State.
Indeed, we have seen in it but one allusion to
Federal politics. The passage containing that
allusion is as follows:
"The agitation in relation to slavery con.
times TO increase, and is rapidly tending 10 its
bloody termination. Measures which il was
hoped by some would give quiet to the coun-
try and dignity to its deliberations, have served
but TO redouble the efforts and augment the
power of abolition. Civil war is a direful ca,
lamity, but its scourges are to be endured in
preference to degradation and ruin. The PEG
pie Of South Carolina are alive TO the issue, and
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01
KANSAS AND NEBRASKA BILL.

In Massachusetts,, New York. and PennsyL
v~snia, where the opponents OF this measure
made i the test question, they were signally
beaten.
This result has been brought about by sew.
eral causes. One is, that the bin being a law,
and no man finding any injury arising to him
self or likely to arise, is willing to allow it to
remain, rather than seek is repeal by a dan.
gerous excitement.
Another is, that the second sober thought
Of the North has convinced many Of the pro.
priety and justice Of a measure, which allows
to an American citizen the right TO carry with
him wherever he goes his discretion-admit-
ting him to be as capable Of self government in
the Territories as in the States. The citizens
of a free State have the right to determine tc
introduce slavery into it, aud the citizens Of O
slave State have the right to abolish II consti
tutionally. The Kansas and Nebraska bill
gives this right TO Kansas and Nebraska. And
in what respect are the citizens OF these terri
tories inferior to the Greeleys and the CARR.
sons, that they should insolently seek to con
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01

We learn that q gentleman had his pocket
picked at Acquia Creek on Tuesday night.
Two professional characters crowded the
gentleman on entering the cars. One iostled
him, while the other two took his pocket book
and returned to Washington in the boat.
After starting, the loss was discovered and the
remaining rascal charged with the theft. On
motion of a passenger the conductor searched
every man in the cars. The loss was $3.50 and
a S4O0 draft. The losing gentleman, was
from Mobile. Our southern friends should be
more watchful of their northern brethren"
Fred. Ne1os.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01
From the Three Rivers Inquirer.
Curious Encounter between Mr.. III. Craw-
ford, n Magistrate, and n Bear.

We quote the words Of his letter to a gentle.
man in this city: On Saturday, the goth ult,
about ! p. M, while engaged in drawing some
oats, on looking round ] observed, to my sur
prise, a large red-muzzled bear. He took no
notice Of me, until, following him closely up,
he suddenly faced rousd and commenced
picking up some scattered heads Of oats. On
passing a hay-stack, ] felt confident that he
would 90 straight on, aud took the other side
myself, when, judge Of my surprise to meet
him plump face to face. He Immediately
raised himself upon his launches, when /
plunged IN American hay.fork | had in my
hand at bis breast; quick as thought he struck
the blow aside, and only one prong entered his
body; he Immediately seized the handle with
his teeth and feet and wrenched it from my
hands. | thought IL was all over with me, and
ran as quick as ] could round the stack and
made for a neighboring house in order to get
gun. On arriving at the house, ! perceived he
was still engaged in endeavoring to get the
fork out Of his body; but hearing the bark Of
a Newfoundland dog who had got-scent Of my
antagonist, he tore il out Of his breast and
The handle Of the fork, which was
OF the best American ash, he had cut com
pletely in two with his teeth.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01

In order to establish such a police as would
effectually break up the escape of negroes in
coasting craft, the State should purchase one
or more small and fast-sailing vessels, and sta
ton them near the Capes. The expense would
be inconsiderable, compared with the saving.
One stampede Of negroes, such as has lately
occurred here in Richmond, costs more than
the purchase, manning, and support Of two
such vessels for FIVE years.
A river police would be useless, for no exam.
nation of vessels, at any point short Of the
Capes, can afford an entire safeguard against
the escape Of slave property.
lRichmond Dspdtch.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01
Total electoral votes.

IL will thus be seen that in order to elect the
next President-premising that the States
which have held elections the present year will
vote in the same way in the coming Presi-
dental election-the Opposition will have to
carry all the States which have not held cleo.
tons the present year, ten in all, erery one Of
rhich rolled up handsome Democratic mdjori.
ties IN The last Presidential election.
Thus it will be seen that the argument drawn
from the elections which have occurred indi,
cate plainly that the Democracy will achieve
another triumph in 1856.
The Argus says truly that but for the unfor
tunate division in the Democratic party Of
New York, that State would certainly have
given us q great victory. "Next year" says
the Argus, "the Democracy Of New York will
be united, and the sons Of the Empire State
will yindicate themselves against the aspersions
Of the enemies Of Democracy next year the
Union-loving citizens Of the Republic will rally
to The support Of these living national princi
Piles inherent in the Democratic party, and
achieve a glorious triumph for the Union, tho
Democracy, and the Constitution"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01
Scarcity of Horses In Europe.

a correspondent Of the Spirit Of the Times,
writing from Paris, remarks on the state Of the
London horse market rs follows:
ladies saddle horses are not 10 be had,
neither are carriage horses, which will surprise
you. In thirteen days search / could not find
a decent pair at any price. If this war lasts
another year the Europeans will be importing
horses from America, and it will be well worth
the attention Of your farmers and breeders to
raise large horses, sixteen hands, fit to draw a
heavy carriage or carry a heavy man. Good
saddle horses for gentlemen are still to be found
by paying for them a first rate one stands you
$500.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01
PROSPECTS OF THE DEMOCRACY.

Under the above caption, the Albany Argus
of the 18th instant publishes facts and figures
which indicate the certain triumph Of the Demo
cratic party in the approaching Presidential
election, if common prudence, even in the selec.
ton of candidates, is observed
If there be any criterion (says the 4rgus)
whereby TO Judge of the future prospects OF
the respective political parties, it is to be found
in the recent State elections, embodying as
they do popular opinion on the vital questions
of the day.
Applying this test to the several political par
ties, We think no candid person can fail to see
that the Democratic party is destined to
achieve a glorious victory next year. Twenty
one States have held State elections the present
year, of which fourteen have gone Democratic.
We give them in their order, with the MAORI.
ties, and the number Of Presidential electors
to which they are entitled:
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01
Another Explosion at the Virginia Coal
Pits.

Another explosion occurred at the English
Company's pits, in Chesterfield county, (Va.)
on Monday night last, resulting in the death Of
John Marshall, Charles Thompson, Nicholas
Luke, and Joseph Burton. George Cotton and
and VIM. Wright 1.-THE latter colored, were badly
burnt. Fourteen others who were in the pits
but not in the upset." as it is called) at the
time of the explosion, escaped without injury.
How the explosion took place is not known. 1t
eooar-ad IN an old upser, where a road had been
made through an old working, which had some
time since been on fire. Each man was sup.
piled with a Davy safety lamp. The lamp of
one Of them was found with the top of. He
must have unscrewed it; and it is supposed he
did so to light his pipe.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01
IoHN II. nurHMANN. Imnorter nnd

~ Dealer IN Wine, Brandy, &c, has received
bis supply Of Bordeaux Wines, 10 say
200 cases of Red and White Vine, consisting Of
Chateau Laitte, Chateau Margaux, Chateau,
Leovllle, Marganx Medoc, st. Julien, 81. Estephe,
Haut Sautcrnes, &c.
20 hogsheads Of Claret and White Wine.
Also, received by former arrivals
- cases ST. .Peray sparkling.
70 cases OF Rhine Wines. some OF il Of very
high grade.
Likewise Sparkling MoseIle.
N. B.-From Bordeaux a small cask OF extra
superior Cognac, $50 per gallon.
June 5--3lif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01
INFoRMATInN MANTED.IIo II. 60.

Il OF 1894, Martha A. Wells "a daughter OF Alex
ander Wells, who then lived in Amelia County,
Virginia, and who subsequently removed TO the
city Of Petersburg and died therein in August,
1881 went with a Mr.. Spencer from the county
Of Greensvile TO one OF the Western States. She
was then about sixteen years old and has never
been heard from by her family in Virginia from
that day 10 this. BY the will Of her father she is
entsled 10 a portion Of his estate, or, il she be dead.
her children, If she or they be heard from within
one year from the date of his death. ANY infor
nation in respect to the said Martha-A. Wells or
her children, If she has any, would be beneficial
10 them and be thankfully received by the family.
Address GEO. w. EASTWOOD.
NOV 2T-w4w Petersburg, Va.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01

As one hundred and forty-nine constitute a
majority of the electors, it will be seen the
Democracy have bat to get FIVE more to carry
the election. The Legislature of South Caro-
lima is Democratic largely, and in that State
the Legislature chooses electors. Taking
therefore the elections of the present year as
the basis, the Union is sure for the Democracy.
The Know-nothings and Republicans have
carried the following States
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01
From tue Cecil Democrat.

.M - "a SStI # q
sAe'ch or the Remarks OF Judge Buch-
anan In response to the proceedings OF
the Bar I'm Cecil, I'm reference TO the
death OF Judge Constable.
The court heartily sympathizes with the
sentiments and action of the bar in reference
to our beloved departed brother. In the prime
OF manhood-in the paths of duty-in the vigor
OF intellect and in the fullness o ffame-he went
down into the valley and shadow of death.
And now he sleepeth in the dust, and we
may seek for him in the morning, but he shall
not be" God is all wisdom, all Justice, all
all mercy. Yes, gentlemen, all mercy!
Conhdlng IN these, as Christians, let us feel
assured that our brother has but left a world OF
strife and suffering here for a blissful immor-
tally beyond.
1t would be needless, in this presence, to
dliate on the varied accomplishments of the
lamented dead. He was your neighbor, your
associate, your friend, your brother. You
knew him we'll. You were proud of him. You
We're Justly SO. We may not look upon his
like again. What a charm in his eloquence!
What a fire in his eyel What a dignity in his
manner! What a melody in his voice! What
a warmth in his heart! He was one Of natures
orators"
What a keen sense of j%usticel What a steady
= uOiu the UdlduCeS LUcreOI.
What a total disregard of all mere worldly
distinctions among those who came to seek
their rights at the shrine where he ministered.
How considerate Of %suitorsl How kind and
gentle towards witnesses! How respectful to
the %Juries, to the officers of the court, and to
the members Of the bar! He was the very
embodiment of a judged
How companionable in social life, how ten.
der OF the feelings Of those with whom he was
brought IN contact; how generous, how con-
c%iliatory, how refined. He was, in very truth,
a gentleman. I
Thus we knew him as he lived. How did he
die? For months he fingered in the arms Of
death. Patiently he bore his suierings; and
when, at last, the irrevocable mandate came,
surrounded by those who of all the earth he
loved the dearest, at peace with man and
assured of Heaven his immortal spirit winged
its final fight for the bosom of its Father and
its God.
Might dews fall mol more lightly on the ground,
Nor weary, worn out winds expire so soft.n
Let the resolutions be recorded with the
proceedings OF the Court, and the Court stand
ad journed until tomorrow morning at ten
o'clock.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01
Punishment for Negro Stealing.

1t seems to be agreed on all hands that the
time has come for a change in our laws on this
subject, and that the penalty Of negro stealing
should be death. This is the penalty under
the North Carolina laws, and, in conformity
with them, a white man, a native Of that State,
was hung a few weeks ago. Negro stealing is
very rare in North Carolina, though there are
almost as great facilities for the underground
railroad there as here. But the prospect of the
halter has a s~alutary effect on robbers.
Richmond Dispatch.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01

sS5~ We are requested to say that in accord
ance with the usage of the Democratic party,
a meeting of the Democratic members will
take place at the hall of the House Of Repre-.
sentatives on Saturday evening at I o'clock.
Union, Of yesterday.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01

A List OF Abe OF the Thirty-fourth
Congress.
We publish from a late issue of our paper
the following list of the Senators and Represen-
tatves in the Congress which will assemble on
Monday.
Last Of United States Senator's IN the San
Congress, aoih the dates Of The commence
ment and expiration Of their terms respec-
tiUely.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-01

are mindful Of their obligations. They are
calm because they are prepared and self.reliant.
They have not forgotten their history, and they
Will not tail to vindicate its teachings. The
right TO provide new guards for their future Sc
curity has been sealed by the blood of their
ancestors, and it will never be surrendered.
Come what may, they will do their duty and
leave the consequences to Cod"