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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03
Patents and lnvcnsions.

Edward Steen of California, formerly Of
Bratt,eboro, w., has invented pneumatic
connection by which motive power can be
conveyed to great distances and around all
kinds Of corners. The invention is peculiar.
~ suited for machine tunnelling and pump.
ing water from deep shafts, where steam
engine or other source Of power, must be at
. distance from the work.
A surveying instrument for rapid meas
urement Of distances by triangulation, has
Seen. produced by +. A. Crandall, of Friend
chip, n Y. The instrument is furnished
With two telescopes one foot apart, this foot
constituting the base of the triangle, and 50
nicely adjusted are the parts Of the instru-
msnt, as practical tests show, that the most
distant measurements may be made by it with
surprising accuracy. 1t will prove great
convenience to engineers and surveyors, If it
accomplishes all tina. its inventor supposes.
William Mount Storms Of New York. has
patented a method Of extineuishing fires,
some What similar to Phillips fire annihlator.
The material for the production Of the ex-
singuish,ng gas, Mr.. Storms makes into the
form Of scsrtridge and discharges it from
gun into the window of burning building.
In many cases, where the FIRE 10 confined en-.
tirely 10 light material few repetitions Of
this would probably subdus the destructive
element without the use OF any water - with
which result oil the damage due to the wet.
ring Of goods, both in the room itself and in
,tose below, would Re entirely avoided,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03

The steamship Persia arrived at New York
April 20, bringing one weeks later news
from Europe.
! ENGLAND-The debate in Parliament on
the American question has been postponed
until the return Of Lord Clarendon
| The Government has met with slight de-
feat in the vote against the grant TO Mavnooth
College: and rumors are strengthened. in
consequence, that Parliament will shortly be
dissolved
! The Lord Mavor Of London entertained
Mr. Dallas on Thursday. at the Mansion
House. in honor of his arrival As Minister OF
the United States Two hundred guests were
present.
! The Lord Mayor toasted Mr. Dallas. pre-
facing it. and following with speech. full of
generous sentiments towards America. and
regret,ing that any question should ever a
rise between the two countries. that should
threaten the dreadful alternative Of war
The Mayors toast was
site hedlh Of Mr. Dallas-and prosperity
to the Great Republic to which he has the
honor 10 belong"
Mr.. Dallas made felicitous reply, recip-
rocating the generous sentiments OF the Lord
MavOr. and assuring him that he was not au-
thorized TO feel and did not feel anv desire.
other than that Of giving his best energies
and exertions unrcservedly to the restoration
of the most harmonious sentiments and friend
ly relations Other speeches were MADE, at
the conclusion of which Mr.. Dallas gave:
"7L" Health ot tbs Lady Navortss.'
The Lord Mayor responded. telling Mr..
Dallas he was authorized hv the Lair Mavo-
rcss to say that if his diplomacy equaIled his
galiantry, there could be no fear for the SUE
cess of his mission
FRAHCE.-A splendid fete was given in
Paris on Monday, in honor Of the Plenipo-
! tcniiaries.
Count Orlof goes to Naples. Immediately
after the exchange of notifications, to see bis
son, who was wounded in the Crimea
1t is repaired in Paris. that diplomatic
movements are on foot respecting Italy.
An Austrian Ambassador is to 20 imme-
diately to Rome, on special mission. It is ru-
mored in reference to the Concordat but
italian journals say it relates to the general
state OF Italy.
- man - years OF age recently died
in the Indiana penitentiarv, of an affection
of the heart. lie was m.er, was ncarcer-
ated for forgery of S25, and has left for
tune of 100000. lie denied himself the
smallest luxury beyond the prison fare. and
at the time OF his arrest he was rendered
counsel, who pledge themselves to clear him
Of the charge for the fee of $500. To this
the old man replied, that "it conviction
the sentence would only be for tro years, and
ne did't think he could make his expenses
and two hundred and fly dollars wear ou,
of the penitentiary, and it would cost him
nothing to live there, and be would save that
much any how"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03
An item has been going the rounds

An item has been going the rounds
OF the papers. stating flat school mistress
in the State of New York measured 6 fee,
inches in her stockings. 1t was copied in
TO the Tribune whereuron the brother of
the slardered one writes 10 the Editors
threatening them with prosecution for libel
unless they make immediate reparation-
After publishing his letter in full, the 7iib-
ne makes the tollowin. remarks:
Ii any injustice has been done Miss ". in
our columns. We are anxious 10 correct il.
and are sorry that M w did no. furnish u.
with the requisite data. instead Of threaten
ing us with an absurd prosecution. We will
do the best We can under the circumstance.
publish Mr.. VS. letter. and request our
readers TO accept It's statements. so far as thev
go.n correction Of the careless paragraph Oh
lected TO. And further. we request them A,
a venture 10 deduct one foot from the bei,h,
attributed 20 Miss ". in ths. paragraph. and
TO agree with us that five feet seven. in new
country like st. Lawrence. whore space il
abundant. IL not one whit too tall for vounp
lady As graceful and comelv as we are sure
the sister of Mr.. Wilkinson must be. IF he
or she. however. insists on a further reduc-
ton of her reported a'iinic. We stand ready
tn core down To anv figure whrh they rnav
toe pleased to Indicate If this is no, .a,i.fac-
tory. MIR. W. will ohlicc us ty stating VIVA,
will be-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03
TINE NEWS FROM EUROPE.

BY the arrival Of the Araso and Arabia
We have one weeks later advices from Flu
rope. The portion of the news which, on
this side Of the Atlantic. possesses the great.
est interest, IS the intelligence that the two
vessels dispatched by the British Govern
ment in search of the Pacific, had returned
without knding any trace OF the lost steamer.
Such result has been too surely anticipated
here to create fresh disappointment; and We
have now but the satisfaction of knowing thai,
every possible effort has been maIe-and
made in vain-to succor the unfortunate YES
eel, or, at least, learn some tidings of her
fate.
TIE political news from Europe has some
features Of interest Two Of the most impor-
tant questions yet discussed are at present
under the consideration of the Paris Con-
gress. One is the organization of the Pr:n
eipali.ies, which, according to the Vienna
programme, must he in conformity with the
wishes, wants and interests Of the people
ackno wle,leed by the contracting powers, and
sanctioned by the Sultan" No plan, it
would seem, has been as vet devised; nor is
it likely that one will speedily be a.
greed upon seeing that 1.-The contracting
powers, the Sultan and the people"
are all opposed to each other at the
very starting point. The Paris Debats
which is looked upon as an authority in these
matters, states that the Conference will Sc
lect three commissioners from its body, who
will be sent to the spot to investigate ant
subsequently report. One serious difficult,
in the way Of settlement was the possession
Of the Principali,ies by Austria. For som'
time her plenpotentiary in the Congress
stubbornly refused to consent to their evacu
sAion, but, according to the news received
yesterday, this point has at length been yield
cd, and tho Austrian troops will ferthwitl
leave the country Of hirh they have for s.
long been the curse under the suise Of pro
tectors.
Another and still more important matte
il that Of the condition Of Italy, brought un
der the consideration of the Congress by tn
Sandman Plenipotentiary. The boldnes
with which Sardinia has laid bare the COZ
ruption of the Italian Governments, and tn
tyranny. political and religious, beneat
which the people arc groaning, will dra'
forth the admiration Of all free nations.
Letters from ST. Petersburg mention tia
the Russian Government has permitted tn
expectation Of native produce, so that tn
trade between the late btlliSerent nations ma
be considered ~ re- established. Peace, it
said, has been hailed by the citizens of 81
Petersburg with great demonstrations Of Joy
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03

"A Mr.. Ritter, engineer on the Philadel-
phia and Elmira railroad, was wedged be-
meath disabled engine, at Port Clinton, last
week, with two eam-cocks opened directly
upon him, and when extrmated was found to
have torn open bis own bowels in the inten-
s;ty Of his agony; hesurvived his injuries but
few hca-s
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03

Samuel Evans, young man aged II, was
dreadfulIy injured on Monday, in the Amos
kesg Mills, Manchester, BY . machine called
. cotton opener. The chances Of bis recov-
ery are small.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03

CASTE: A STORY OF kt;'t 'LOA'
Boston: Phillips Sampson Co.
This is story for the mass. nose VINO
liked Ida May, the LampIighter' the Rag
picker. &c.. will be thrice blessed in read
ing Caste for il is more powerful work. -
Those who admire the race of Uncle Tom, e.
ven to the fortieth generation. each growing
weaker and wiser" will read this work
with much pleasure. We do not call 1t a
great novel. for unfortunately for it, our JndS-
ment has Just been cultivated by the read
ing Of Guy Mannerins and kenilworth, per-
haps for the dozenth time, but it is far above
most o. our late American sIip-slop, most OF
the characters in which have about the mer-
it ofthose in masquerade ball and are near
~ as consistent and true to nature. Such
characters are class of thinkers and bellows
members like Snout, Flute, Snug and Bottom,
who represent sentimental moonshine by a
lantern, and designate the lion by a gentle
roar in the pulor Yet, the Bottom who
captivated Titania with the ass skin labored
under greatdisadvantages compared with the
present ones, for theirs are by no means as
sumed. Were the modern Oberons obtain
the herb which works so powerfully on their
million readers, is secret in botany We have
80 ''ru, but hUPs to boio.~ write a
book.
The work before US las the merit Of an
easy and graceful style, and the incidents
are worked out with much naturalness and
power. 1t is intensely interesting and album
dant in material. As the name imports,
the reader is carried through every de-
partment Of artificial life, and .eels that the
author has seen whereof she aflirms. 1t o.
pens with wedding at the North, and then
you are conducted South, and see many of
the horrors of Slavery, and then of European
Caste. 1t concludes with most triumphant
defense Of true equality among all men as
securing the most large and noble culture,
the greatest happiness. and the greatest good.
Its tone is healthy and pure and we commend
it to all who like good novel with good
moral.
PUTNAM's MONTHLY FOR MAY.-Mr T.
N. Howard has the May number of this ster-
,,nr,ol,,,l 4 l. s
lief expedition is the first srticIe, Interesting
and instructive The Apple Tree Table deals
with spiritual manifestations, Of a not remark
ably mysterious nature. Nathan Hall, the
spy OF the Revolution, Ruskn's Writings.
Kingsley's Poems, and Our Relations with
England are the titles of some Of the articles
Altogether there is no falling ofF.in this num-
Der, from the high reputation which this jour
nal has obtained.
HoTSFHLp WoEps-This monthly Jour
nal, conducted by Charles Dickens, ALWAYS
comes frtichtcd with good things for the en-
ter,ainmcnt and instruction of the household
/ The present number contains three chapter.
Of J." RoHua's Life" tale issuing in numbers
and now about halt finished. Published by
Messrs Dix 4 Edwards. 32l, Broadway. y
York
| The Schoolt;'lom. also published hy
elegantly illustrated.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03
The government ha, not given partic

The government has not given particu-
AR instructions to Mr. Dallas to settle the
Central American question. The Ad-
ministration reserves any decision Of the ar
bitration question, until the enlistment mat.
ter shall be settled. Mr.. Dallas writes tina,
the sentiment Of enlightened men is growing
favorable to the side Of the United States n
the controversy.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03
RELIGIOUS ENCE,

Revivals are in progress in number OF
institutions Of learning, which are claimed
a. answers to the PRAYERS Of Christians in
behalf Of Colleges. At Rochester, N. Y.
since the day Of fasting and prayer for Col.
lrges. the University has become centre of
revival influence. Some 10 or Is student,
are indulging a hope.-A very interesting
revival is in progress in the University a,
Osethorpc, Florida Some six or seven al
ready cherish hope. The sunrise prayer
meeting is crowded every morning. - At
Princeton, the Hoy Spirit is evidently in
the College and village. Some conversions
Of notoriouslv dissipatcd young men have &C.
curred.-At Wabash College, Ind, there is
quite an outpouring Of the Spirit, dating
from the concert Of prayer for Colleges. Six
teen students have been admitted to the
Church, and Others are serious.-Seventeen
young ladies connected with the Normal Sem
mary at New Brighton, Pa, have been con.
verted during revival which is still in pro-
gress-In Ingham Collegiate Institute at
LEROY, N. T., twenty conversions have &C.
CURED among the students.-At the Female
: Seminary in Springfield, Ohio, sixteen Of
the pupils have been converted. and others
are inquiring The Elmira, n. Y, Female
College, and the Wyoming Seminary, Kings
ton. Pa, are visited with the outpourings of
the Spirit. In the latter, nearly 40 of the
students are reckoned az converts.
Rev. j. ii. Quincy, late Of St. Johnsbury,
was, on the 23d instant, installed a. Pastor
of the Congregational church in New Brain
tree, Mass. Sermon by Rev E. Cutter, of
Worcester.
Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines has entered .
suit in the United States Circuit Court at
New Orleans, to recover from Mr.. P. D. De
Ia Croix, one OF the executors of the will of
Daniel Clark. her father, certain slaves, and
their increase, or the value Of the same, and
the hire of them, with interest. which be-
longed to her fathers estate, and which De
la Croix has held and disposed Of for bis own
benefit. The entire sum OF their value, in.
crease, hire, L., with interest, is set st ST.
100000.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03

DARTMOUTH Co1IFGr-Tbe annr,,
commencement exercises of this institution
will take pla'e in July. Addresses Will he
delivered as follows: Before the Tinted
Library Societies. Professor Holmes. of liar
ward College; Phi Bet. Kappa Society. II.
y! RAYMOND. of the New York TINS: rheo-
logical Society. Professor Hitchcock. of Tn
ION Theological Seminary. late Of Bowdoin
college. Dodworth's Screnade Band is en-
gagged for the occasion.
Henry Grinnell of New York has m.
celved letter from Lady Franklin in which
she expresses desire that Dr. Kane should
VISIT England for the purpose of taking
charge OF another Attic Expedition. She
stu hopes that some survivor of Sir ,J,hn
frankilns party may be found living with
the t.squimaux. from whom mn rht he Obtain
ed the particulars of her husbands fate. She
proposes to tit our a propeller at her own ex
pense, and give the command to Dr. Kane.
"A man undertook to run awav from bi,
wife. and got safely seated with another vo-
man. companion of his flight in the cars ofthe
Canada railroad opposite Buffalo. The v;fa
caught the last car of the tran as il was mov-
ing of, went forward. found the runaway,
and demanded her rishtful possession. lie
wouid not give up the new for the old. The
wife appealed to the conductor: he derijed
that the husband belonged to his legal wife.
and she might have him. So he stopped the
tram, put him off with her. and carried che
other woman off TO the far west. mone,le.s
anu di>consoafe. The husband tried 70
catch the tram again. out the wife s,onred
HIM hv holding on 10 his coat tails. and the
last the passengers saw of the loving pair
they were rolling down the bank in close EN-.
brace. the effect of the husbands irving 10
clear himself from the wife's grasp.
DR.. Carnochan of New York has per
formed remark able oyerafion for neuralgia,
having trepanncd the cheek bone and chs
elled ont the root of the inflamed nerve. The
operation was successful and gave perfect re-
lief.
"A friend Of ours has adipper with which
a philanthropist lately baled out an unfortu.
nate debtor.
"A bloody year was 1855: there were
q battles. with an average loss of 1000 each,
and more than 10000 soldiers persisted IN
the field and in the hospitals
Colonel Benton. it is stated. will address. .
letter to the people of Missouri, declining a
nomin alton for Governor
MIR. Thackeray sailed for England liz
. nc Ral;it rom New York &C SATURDAY..
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03

Colonel schouler, formerly Of the Boston
Atlas. has retired from the Cincinnati Ga.
1s''e to enter Mercantile business.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-03

We are now prepared to execute nearly all kinds
Of Printing used in the countrv-PLArH and UkNA-
hESrAL--in the VARY Etsr STYLE and at Low
n'rEs. Merchants and Others who desire BILL.
hsAps or CIRCULARS ofany kind printed in nea,
style, may rely upon entire satisfaction.
Orders sent US will be promptly attended to.
RAND, STONE & co.
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-Thirty-fve thousand Of the first number
of "l.ittle Dorrit" have been sold. Dickens
sold only thirty.two thousand Of BLEAK
House" and that was larger sale than any
Of bis previous works enjoyed.
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Tbe Californian.
Ar. JOHNsBURY, NAY 3, 1856.
0PECIAL NOTICES.

'. Il. PALMER ia authorized to receive Adver-
Easements and Subscriptions a. his Offices in Boston,
Aew-lork. and PHILADELPHIA
:. u. PETTENt;II.L 4 co. are authorized TO do
the same in Boston and Newly
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We sesc,t VOLUNTARY COMMUNICATIONS from al
Parss If Tie eoanfry r,on ma'te,s Of interest Items
u NEws, in particular. wfR be thankfully recered
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Aw>pv mov, Communication.

Will receive attention. Marriages. Deaths
Items Of News, &c. should always be accompanied
BY some responsible name. Obituaries Of more
shan 1--WE lines will be inserted ct the price
Advertisements.
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Can for the Republican Convention
To ne p.,s,lS pf he {rit.I !Sf1f,s.

To me People IF he tx;t.d Sates:
The People Of the United States. without regard
n past political differences or divisions, who are o.
posed to the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise to
the policy Of the present Administration to the ex
tension Of Slavery into the Territories in favor of
the admission Of Kansas AS tree State, and Of re-
storing tie action of the Federal Government TO the
principles Of Washington and Jefferson, are invited
BY the National Committee. appointed by the Pitts
burg Convention Of the 22d of February, 1856, t.
send from each State three delegates from every
Congressional district and six delegates at large. tc
meet in PHILADELPHIA, on the ser, ntt.nM day Of
jsse n,s1, ior the purpose Of recommending candi
dates 10 Se supported for the office President and
Vice President u the United States.
Z. n HoRcxN New York. FE.>,rS p. BLAIR. MARYLAND
jUaH y. EnAs C"lBsertCut DAVID WIINoT Pennsylvania
4 =. SroSI. apIl.. Wy. W. CH&SE X Island.
JOaS Z t;orrES II. Mass. GEORGE RYE. Virginia
ARsxR 4 HAinvEII- Me-. T. :. LELAND. Illinois
CuApi ~ biraET Michigan. tE"KGEt Fo,.G. ~.
4. ] SrKvxSs i.wa CoRSEIns C"iE California
liwRx,tr BRN>E3b VI. WV l;ROSE. Indiana.
WYSAN SPOt STR WISCONSIN, { N. X PAUIISVN. Jersey
WuiIIYS. bei xW arr. JoH> q. Fee Kentucky,
JAuss RYbYXIu Missouri. LEWIS tLErHA>r. Dist "f Co
National Committee.
WsshingtcEs. March g. l>s;
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Having allowed the paragraph COM
nunicatcd by "Solon" place in THE CAL
EDONIAx Of last week, We can do no less
than publish the following reply to the char
ges therein specified.
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Tile Scioolt;Nom. also published hv
the above 10 beautiful children's monthly.
cle yant!v illustrated
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-08

hs holders of tou certificates other eidsnos' Of the debt
Terd the late repube thereof udsT act Of aeia
eIr,oyr
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United States Mails for Salt Lake CITY.

PosT oTFcR DsPARrNrSr, May 81, 1856.
PROPOSALS for conveying mails Of United
hn day of December the h 1890
on 10 following route win received the Contract Once
hs department until o'clock Of the 18th OF October 1855
70 he decided the next day to wiif
No. ssli Prom Independence Mo- via Fort Keamey and
Laramie, In Ncbrsska Territory, salt Lake
Utah Territory, $50 mites and back, a nonth,
Leave Independence 6rs, day of 4
Arrive al Salt Lake city the iarl day of the month
Leave Salt Lake city Cd day of every month 8 m
hnive al Independence BY the last day OF the month.
NOTES
weight and bulk carried he whole
qured he taken each ip nnd all other ponis essential
understanding their abiy the performance
Of the required srvce before making their proposals. which
be by responsible certified such
posms.ter Judge record, and
OF December 1916.
No pay trips performed each OF such
omissions satisfactorily explained three times pay trip
be deducted. For far behtd
with depending mails and not sufficiently excused
fourth of the compensation FOR the subject forfeiture.
Fines will be imposed unless the delinquency promptly
etoriy explained Cor seglecing the msA from
Office for suffering u 10 be Tniured, destroyed, robbed
and for refusing, snsr demand convey
frequently nnninu
for pead failures nsreehhy a.
office ~ department
The Postmaster General alter The schedule. He
~ service BY allowing therefor
in whole part, pro o pay allowing one
months compensation the ~
Hids should addressed Assistant
master General superserbed Proposals for Salt lake City
JAMES CAMPBELL,
May 3-lawfwf Postmaster General.
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Iufheh Johnson and Mania Sessions.
Tn equity IN Somerset county before Thomas Spence
Judge OF the eth Judicial circuit Of Maryland.
shE object Of this suit
The complainant o sy certain
Maria sessions Ihn bill,
s Mackey late OF somrrse deceased by his will
all his estate KIND 10 his vile Susan during h
Eizabeih Ann Vance, Henry Alexander Smith, and
that said James died seized lot Salisbury
worth about our hundred dollars The bill
said Susan OF life title
NanceS interest the death said Jon
Slemons and Josiah Eingswoh his
of all said Jehu interest the death Of William NJ d.
and the Ute OF Maria u
shares " his interest his heirs
To~usend and the descent of her right
he atsw the sale by The said Mary E. Slemous OF
~ sad o TO te complainant the purchase by said John b. Sic
In his eme Marin Sessions said
deed him therefor
lost or destToJed the death OF snih
OF her inerest to her broiher h5 said Henry,
said Henry OF all his interest to certain Johnson Cray m
the State OF Nrrnia that the complainant seized
with said johnson Gray said
six enths and the said Gray OF
ants estate for the life uf said who Is still living
ants title by said Ma
ria Sessions said John
the OF partition, and for order Of publication
said Marin and Johnson who resden OF this State.
the subscriber circuit Judge eighth Judicial circu Of Mari
land ssdered hat The complainant by
90 be inserted In pubhed Washington city
IN each OF i've weeks before the 18th day OF July
this bill and them this In
citor before
premises and show cause II any hey have why decree should
not pass prayed. THOMAS A. SPENCE.
GEvts WooLroRp, Clerk.
June 7-la~5wif