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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-11-22

PICTrKES.-A room with pictures in it and
a room without differ nearly as much as a
room with windows and a room without wind
ows. Nothing We can think, is more melan
rholy. particularly to person who has to pass
much time in his room, than blaEk walls with
nothing on them for pictures are loopholes
of escape to the soul, Iea'lIn. it to other
spheres. 1t is such an inexpressiblc relief to
a person engaged in writing. or even reading,
on looking up, not have his line of vision
chopped off by an odious white wall, but to
find his sou. escaping. as ii were. through the
irain. of an exquisite fIr;ure, to other beau
tluI and perhaps Idylic scenes, where the
fancy for moment NAV revel, refreshed and
delighted. Is it winter in your world per
hap, it is summer in the picture: what
charming mon.entary change and contrast .
And thus pictures are CONSIDERS OF loneliness; !;
they are sweet hattery to the soul they are
a relief to the Adrd mind; they are windows
to the imprisoned thought; they are books:
they are histories and sermons - which we
can read without the trouble OF turning over
the leaves
The house in which Moore was born is
now a whiskey shop Burns native cottage
is public house ; SheDty's house at Great
NARROW, beer shop the spot where Scott
was born occupied by building used tor a
similar purpose aud even Coleridge's resi-
d.Ece at Neither Stowery, the very house
in which the poet composed the sweet "Ode
to the Nightingale is now an ordinary beer
house
ErITAPII.-The late Sternhold Oakes wa:
rather eccentric, and offered a reward for the
best epi'aph for his grave. Several tried io
the prize but they t,tter ed him too much hi
thought At last he tried tor himself, and th
following was the result
Here lies the body of Sternhold Oikes,
Who lived and died like other folks
That WAS satisfactory, and the old gentle
man claimed the reward, which, as he ha
the paving OF it himself WAS of course allowed
EDGAR a. PUE's BURIAL PLACE rh
clergyman Or. Snodsrass) who attended Pc
in his last Sickness, says that the remains Q
the author of Raven, do not lie mouide
ing in corner Of Potters Field at Batimor
lie was inferred in all old Presbyterian bur,
inc ground in Green street, which has ~
been used much for many years. On apo
ton OF it his church has since been erecte
but not over his grave. In the removal Of Il
dead which will sooner or later take place,
is quite probable the bones OF Poor Poe" wi
be collected among the remains of the frien'
less and unk nown, and removed beyond recO
milton, tor nothing but couple Of pine boar
were placed at his grave, in lieu Of grav
stones.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-11-22

Who Coz, BELOw.-A son Of Erin bav.
ing hired bis services to cut sOme ice, was
asked II he could use the cross cut saw. lie
replied "he could surely lie was sent
accordingly in company with some Of bis CO.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-11-22

HAsTY BURIALs.-Another warning a
gainst the too common practice OF hasty oari-
ais, occurred in Fremont, Sandusky county,
last week. Daniel Stearns, Esq, who had
been i'll with fever for some time, to all ap-
pcarance died on Friday afternoon all the
arrangements were made. and the friends and
the clergymen were assembled TO pay the
last tribute Of respect to the supposed de-
ceased, when the body appeared warm to the
touch. Restoratives were administered. and
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-11-22
From the Rochester Union.

Horse RACING BECOMING REsrEC-
TABLE.-liorse racing is fast becoming re-
spectacle "Institution," and there is now
scarcely county in the state which cannot
boast OF its race track, where people can wit
ness the sports of the turf without comprom-
ising their standing in the church or COM
munity. Vf course no racing is allowed on
these tracks. BY a very dexterous cOn>trur-
ton, as the lawyers would say, that "sin" is
avoided. The horses 90 around singIy, and
the committee the Judges" mind We
time 'em Just to see which can 90 the fastest.
The daily union., 1856-12-13

statesmen as the most complete beautiful and eomprehen
siye presentation and argument that be found on
record, They win present also the sublime spectacle OF
President rising superior 10 circumstances aud the natu-
raj bias Of bis prudoes association and habit N Or
d @ % just By these messages and this policy be has
succeeded In bringing the American people to clear rea-
zaton Of the truth-and in giving practical apPica
tontha the only possible safety for the Union Of these
States is in strict and rigid construction Of and comp
WITH the plain provisions Of the constitution, the
only palladium Of safety and that there can be no
government with US except upon principles OF equality and
fairness
Upon fair observance of The great democratic policy
naugurated by the compromise Of 1850
enacted in the Kansas bin Of 1854, and applied by
President Pierce since that time depends the Of all
future administrations The President that shall venture
upon different policy TO domestic relations will
greatly hazard ii it does not eiectuay destroy, our
present republican system. No such change can be anti
cpaod under the incoming administration The endorse
Of this policy the express issue rendered aud de-
termined the recea On its popular approval
Mr. Buchanan has bon elevated to the presidency On
these questions therefore the Of the incoming can
not be expected to materially vary from that Of tue out
| going administration.
We have not intended review Of President Pierce ad
mnlsraton In such a review, should find scarcely
less in bis foreign than in his domestic policy to applaud
Without nauguratug ANY system Of diplomacy our
international rights have been enforced privileges by
all legitimate means have been extended our national hon
has been preserved and power and influence in
creased throughout the world The most that be said
in the ewest words il that In every instance he has adhered
gidy to The old landmarks Of dcmocracy whilst Others have
been drifting off into the adventurous political spec
ulaon. lie will retire from the responsible position 10
which the confidence Of the democratic party elevated him
with the consoug reflection that he has respected that
Gdence instance forgetting his pledges disappont
ing the reasonable expectations OF those who elected him.
In thus pleasing his friends he has dspleased his enemies
1t coad have been otherwise The President who shall
undertake satisfy the demands of all parties will
the respect Of noue and fall beneath the weight of puerie
conservatism blasting in its effects than the most
| oud-mouthed curses Of his btterest foes.
The daily union., 1856-12-13
ANNUAL MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF MIi


The animal message of Governor McRae of Mississippi
was transmitted to the legislature Of that State on the ls
instant The New Orleans Delta says;
II is exclusively devoted review Of the abolition move
aen at the North Ho the following from the
measures of the Compromise in $780, in Mississippi Us ac
which would justify resort to resistance
Is The nterference by congressional legislation with the
institution of slavery in the States.
3D. Interference In tho trade in slaves between the States
3D. Any action Of Congress the subject Of slavery II
the District Of Columbia those places subject the u
rsdcnon Of Congress Incompatible with the safety and do
mesc tranquility Of the rights and honor of the avehold
ing States
4th The refusal by Congress to admit new State into
Union the ground of her toerang slavery within her
limits.
18th. The passage of any law by Congress prohibiting
slavery in any of the Territories
9th The repeal of the fugitive law, and the neglect
refusal the general to enforce the consh
uoua provisions the reclamation Of fugitive slaves
He recommends the legislature to send to the governors
of the slavehoding States be laid before their eg
atares and through them before their people, "resouton
unanimously rearming the position of Mississippi with
cm temperate and dgnied exposition of our rights, ant
our determination maintain them at all hazards"
Georgia. he adds has taken very much the position
with Mississippi; and recommend also, to the legislature
invite the other savehodng States to meet in convention
specyey and If approving the position of Mississippi
Georgia. to take with them the position or with sucl
notifications oft they shall respectively approve, that
of the dangers which threaten their institutions and h
overthrow of the government they unitedy stand upor
wedened aud unmistakabe position, to resist the az
gressous of this sectional organization and maintain he
constitutional rights and preserve the Union of the States
The daily union., 1856-12-13
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

We copy the following from the Federal Georgia.
Union:
We trust that all readers will be highly pleased with
this last message Of President Pierce. Like all the other
State papers from the source this written In plain
strong language, and with power Of reasoning that CARRIE
conviction in every great portion of the
sage confined to the discussion ef those sectional questions
at issue the last presidential election predict that
aboidonst viii attempt to the arguments Of the
President because they unanswerable, but they vii
content themselves with personal abuseand calumny. We
at loss to conjecture what fault the southern know
Dothngs will find with this message. The old story thai
the President ia bidding for southern votes will avail
Win they now, when he Is about retire private life
admit that Franklin Pierce Is honest and tru,
patriot 2"
The daily union., 1856-12-13
Prom the Nashville Union
FRANKLIN PIERCE.


President Pierce has submitted to Congress his last an
nual message few months will close his admins.
ration, and TO the future will be left the determining o
the wisdom and justice that have marked its policy No
time since the removal of the deposes by President Jack
son has been fraught with domestic troubles as III,
greater portion Of the closing presidential term Nothing
but the purest patriotism the most unfalterng resolution
and slatesmanke conception Of the questions in issue
and the difficulties impending could have successfully and
satisfactorily encountered them Perfection does not At.
nch to Presidents any more than TO in humber re.
nons Of life II Is not within the wisdom Of man TO ad
minister the complicated duties Of this largo and expansv,
with entire satisfaction to himself much less
TO others There few however measuring the Difficult
ties that surrounded them that reached to that degree Of
success that CharactaEes the administrative OF Pres
ieut Pierce.
The troubles that have envroned him were unavoidable
They the natural product Of the timeshe legid
mate fruit Of the existing condition ofaas acted upon by
the infectious disemper that seemed TO taken possession
Of the northern mind Aboltonsm had attained it's power
through the advent Of know-nothngism in the country,
which had given an additional impetus 10 religious big
oy and thrown the Of concealmeut and successful
organization around what before opea deformy
roweress by reason Of s seEcxpoure Thus thrown into
temporary ascendency the Of Mr. Pierces admins
ration II readily fastened itself upon the then rocen,
~ legislation TO raise the wild storm Of sectional hate
and anatci,m that has recently shaken the government
% Its very centre The evils Of the times could not have
'sen lessthe danger might have been more with any
other statesman in the Executive Chair. Planting him
's' upon the basis Of broad nationality no
geographical divisions, and locking TO the Union
great ssterhood Of States each equal and independent
eontederaed under constitution for certain pur
poses well defined beyond which tho government could not
y right proceed-clear and confident in his conceptions
constitutional lawresolute and patriotic in faithful
ana of dutv rnn.
q1enceshe has directed the helm OF the national vessel
H'ght onward through the storm with eye unblanch
"a and nerve well unstrung challenging the admiration
all honest and impartial minds, fixing himself in the
S"unde Of all patriotic hearts and composing chapter
history that will honor him to mankind so long as
american nationality ba5 a votary a friend.
pom all questions originating in, connected WITH
"S Kansas imbrogo, his messages are unsurpassed in
'0''s and strength, and may be turned to by future
The daily union., 1856-12-13
rryygssgE DEMooRArIo CONVENTION.

The democrats or Tennessee will hold their next State
,veptou at Nashville on the 18th Of April for the nomi
.tos Of candidate for governor AT preliminary meet
ugs held in several counties the name Of hon~sham y
Harris Is warmly recommended for nomination General
Harris served in Congress for several years from Tennessee
and was distinguished able and sound democrat
He was one Of the electors for the State at large In the
e presidential canvass, and contributed largely by biz
talents and industry to the splendid victory achieved IN
bst State The election for governor, members Of Con
gres and Of the legislature takes place in August Th
n,,t contest in Tennessee viii be unusually interesting
As one and probably two United States senators are tc
be chosen by the legislature
The daily union., 1856-12-13

i proved % be fveghths Of an inch Tong lively eel
Of blood-Ted color and about the thickness ofa woo
thread. On viewing il through a microscope OF limited
power tappeared TO be rnged Or oined in its formation
no legs were visible and il moved BY erecting It's body
arehlke In the centre and projecting either end at pleas
urearpearng to have head al each extremity 0ne Of
the heads large fat and broad In proportion the
creatures size with eapacious mouth and two black eyes
ses very widely apart and projecting from the upper part
Of the head. The other head smaller with length
ened snout and a mouth opening nom underneath
THE OPENING or THE DELAWARE RALRoAD.-This road,
contemplated twenty years ago. has been at last completed
and was formally opened 10 travel Thursday last
meeting organized the occasion and after prayer
Chief Justice H. Harrington the president Of the com
pany, delivered congatulaory address, in which be said
be had the honor TO the opening Of the Delaware
railroad for travel its entire course heretofore pro-
eeted, and under circumstances which fully realize the
hopes OF its friends and justify the sangune expecta
lions of is success and beneficial results upon the public
prosperity Gov. Causey responded the sentiments
pressed by the president Willard Salisbury, esq deIiy
cred the closing address of the day.
OREGON FaUlr-This Territory is said to be Of the
finest ruitgrowing regions in the world, 1t is estimated
ays exchange that NOT less than $40 900 worth OF APP
pies will be shipped California this season. and that
$40 600 worth sold last year. The size of the apples
almost ineredblea bushel having been exhibited whose
average eighteen ounces each. II is uncommon
thing to specimen apples weighing from and half
TO two pounds.
FINAL DECISION coLLisfoN BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC
OGDENsBURG-This case, which has been in the adm
ralty long, is thus decided by Judge Mclean:
The weight of the responsibility for this great calamity
lies the propeller. The Atlantic in fault, but
in the degree the propeller Where the fault is
mutual the damages divided and not apporoned by
the comparative capabilities OF the parties The decree of
the district court is reversed and decree will be entered
that the damages stipulated be divided onehaf of which
shall be paid to the Ibellants by the respondent
at is not improper TO remark that the additional ev
dence produced in this since the decree in the district
has greatly changed its aspect In the argument the
counsel for the ibeant admitted the decree in that
correct the evidence before it,
The damages stipulated in the court below at
$3.50 the part of the Atlantic and 900 the part
| OF the Ogdensburg."
| THE NEWSPAPERS OBJ VRGrNIA.-At present (says the
South Side, Va, DemoeratJ there one hundred and
fifty newspapers published in the State of Virginia. the
working expenses of which amount to 100000 per
num-
The daily union., 1856-12-13

Advics have been received by the Secretary Of the Navy
from the United States storeshp supply Lieutenant Com.
mAnding David Porter. The Supply was at Smyrna Oh
the 9th uL, and had board a number of camels des
tined for service in the United States army She was "a
have sailed for the United States on the 18th inst Her
officers and crew were well
The daily union., 1856-12-13
OFFICIAL.
Treasury DEP.RTHEsT.

Treasury DKPaRTHEsT.
November %, 1855.
hereby given holders Of stock Of me loans OF he
Ined this department will purchase Es SANE uhui
the 81 of March next II 1900 sha be preV-
will addon TO the interest accrued
the last semi annual dividend OF interest Gon
together with days additional Interest FOR the Teaeh
the vendor the following Of said stocks
For the stock ~ ts4l a premium Of 10 per cent
FOR the oek Of 1915 premium OF 10 cent? and
for the stock OF 1850 commonly called TeIaa Indemnify Stock,
prem of6 per cant
Certificates nf stock the department. uhder this
tcc must be assigned United States ~ he party duly emit
lied receive the proceeds dale hereof and he
ls day January haEy'as interest mustbe
assigned by present sockhodsr, will he payable ~ hereto
FORE corresponding deduction be made non e amount pay
ahc for the stock
Payment assigned and uansmtss wiz be made
by drafts on Boston, New fort, or
Philadelphia option Of parties emitted y receive the
money expressed the accompanying the
certificates. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Nov 9e-dt3dNarchin Secretary of the Treasury.
The daily union., 1856-12-13
SENATOR PUGH'S SPEECH.

The Cincinnati Enquirer says:
1t will be by teegraphc report that Oho's
Die and patriotic SENATOR Mr. Pugh has made strong vim
dcaon Of the President and of the democratic platform from
bis place in the United States Senate The positions taken
by Mr. Pugh perfectly unasaIabe, and will be cordially
endorsed by his constituents We shall embrace early op-
Porunty to publish Mr. Pughs speech in full which we
statesman"
The daily union., 1856-12-13
OFFICE OF THE CONSOLIDATED LoTTE.
RIES OE MARYLAND.

The following the drawn number. Of Maryland Couso
Loey Tor the benefit Of Carroll county &C. drawn
December II, 1884,
SO 2s II 90 81 "A 40 40 65 35 "a ~
The following numbers the Patapsco institute
LOTTERY, ass 81 drawn December IL, 1856
65 IL 80 81 % 80 55 81 II 10
r. FRANCE Co., Managers.
D. n. McPHIrL, Commissioned
Dec
The daily union., 1856-12-13
rnp Paper Don Family. with oo,.p,e,e ,r.raro,,

Il ready for beautifully coiored 30 cents
Paper Dolls hos a little girls viii,
eght pattern plates. 37k cents.
Liie susy's biiie Library vos containing susys six
birthdays, Teachers, and Liule servants. s7
The Orphan Nieces Duty and Inclination author of
"lrish Amy" rs ccnts
Horace and May Unconscious Influence: by Catharns D.
Bell, author OF Margaret Cecil.n 70 cents.
Learning about Common Thisrs Abbott cents
Juvenile books In profusion Mt
GRAY n BALLAvTYNEs,
Dec I3-3t 4as Seventh street
The daily union., 1856-12-13
rnR NnrE nm rHE OIrIES.

The following list shows the number Of votes cast at the
te presidential election in twenty-one Of the principal
dcs ia the United States, They not all cicial but
L..-r.alf.y cowract
The daily union., 1856-12-13
By c. w. BorrLEa, Aucuon,or.

VALUABLE COLLECTION or IMPORTED OIL PAINTINGS
al aucton.On wednesday evseinF December NJ,
cnK O'Clock, sbali sell spacious auction room Iron
Hall extensive collection of valuable oil paintings
following eminent Guido Muo,
Cao Dolc Maninao, Gansborough, Ey Kuydae Lancret
Martin Archer Shee the late president o Academy
Herring the celehraed English animal painter Meadows
London, Brooks, Wovermans Doughty, Of York nns
York, in Europe.
other celebrated artists altogether forming dec
inrton.
paintings win he arranged for exhibition Monday Decem-
be-
$50 under s5o so days credit r
approved endorsed notes, bearing interest.
Purchasers have their pictures carefully packed 90 any
ant with saG ".
particularly invited 70 attend the sale.
C. w. BoTELER
Dec l2-dts suctioneer.
The daily union., 1856-12-13
Devereux's Reports

or THE UNITED STATES COURT or CLAIMS.
Price 81 90.
WITH appendix containing n information or awrer claim
elaiu and others the court, It's ougn char
ac functions. Judicial powers, practice officers and history
For sais BY W. Nj. MoRRisoN Co. No Pennsylvanla
distance rsmluing The above amount will re-
II through the mail, free Of Postsgr'
Dec l3-d3uCs
The daily union., 1856-12-13

WHY will ye die when Madam Mounts ptia n
Destroyer s At handl failing cure N continued
The disease broken Also sovereign remedy for colds Group,
asthma, phhisic, bronchitis.
the of this No q street
between llh and l2h, so apothecary h and
References Rev. Mr. Phelps Rev Mr. Register minister AZ
Foundry. Certificate from Rev James Hausan
Dec g--dawtt
The daily union., 1856-12-13

Know all persons by presents that has eiehsedI
and of America from oil frtheI
payment on seTtbcae or evidence o. do
number for the s. issaed by The late republic OF
Texas or by State a Texas te case may
and United ~ Accordance WIN he
pyisiuns Congress, entitled An ao provide o tne
~ republic OF Texas az are com
ph, of September nine eghsh DUN
hy" approved the a6ih day Of February ana ah a'
Of The approved te lst OF February, ooo
AH m hand and seal.
The daily union., 1856-12-13
Form u.

by these presents that - has reieasedp
hereby releases the State OF Texas from al further ab or
certificate evidence OF debt mum
Der Of 8, issued by the hate republic OF
Of rexHs the
United sStes IN accordance Win ih pro-
visions an Congress- provide Tor the
pynrpt OF such creditors republic Of Texas
in Congress September nine eighteen hun
ded and approved o ebrusy, s and act
of the approved the st of F.erssy,lso
As witness my hand and seal.
2l-diftlstJan
The daily union., 1856-12-13

Thaiberg's Two Concerts In Washington
AT CARUsps SALOON
OHa raeaday and saturday, December 10 and 40.
The first grand concert .m
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 10,
8. THALBERG,
MADAME CORA DE wILHoRsT
NJ. RUDoLPHsoN, sIGNOR ABELLA,
NJ THALBERG,
Will play the pieces HE hs New York Fan
tasias, La SUnnanbula p tMasanialo," Eude Ina, IRE
peated noteg,) grand variations the EisiI d'AmOre
MADAME DE WHHORsT
viii sing two aIas from III Trovatoe aud "Hey Bnnos
from nhacbeh,n and the "Ricci Walk"
M. RUDJLPHsON
viii sing om .La son nambua :" also, ~" BaIen
Moorish serenade, BY kuehsn,
Doors open X o'clock commences at O'Clock
The pee admission WIZ be "a 50 reserved trOughCu
he
The ouiy authorized ticket Office Dayis's cal
TIE will Saturday morunE, December H.
On Monday December 49, will be given the secoud grad
IN BalIimsre
bee l3-dif3t
The daily union., 1856-12-13

MOTICE,We have had consigned by party m ust
Nv dispose of them best qpay plated
pieces each, which win be : u a. reduced rates
" the superior quaiy shove
and n their extraordinary chrHpurss.
N. w. GAIT h HRO. Jewellers,
Dec 6Gt 324 rsnR. av., and streets.
The daily union., 1856-12-13

DINE Bibles, In no bindings family Bibles,
Bibles pocket Bibles and other
hound vslvc recently opened, Of them
London direct by FRANCK TAYLOR.
t3f
The daily union., 1856-12-13

ONCE OF the Washington Gas Ligh Company
wAsmhoToS December 3, t5J.
MOrIuE To sTOCkH LDEks.-Pur qairrn,suI
IN Of charter, meeting OF he soekIsrs Il he Wangpa
Gss Ligt Company, election dire q ls year 49,
win b8 hrd this office Monday, 5 day January
at ocoek p
BY ORDER: IF BROWN,
Dee . -eUd3~i secfeafy,
The daily union., 1856-12-13

W church OF the Ascension, on VI street, between
9h and lAt Rev. Henry Stanley
day ~ m, and ~, For apply the
sexton Dec 1871
The daily union., 1856-12-13

STEAMER FOR SALE OR CHhRTER.-Tbs staunch
and strong steamer GOV, DUDLEY
IN l5l and lately thoroughly overhaoled perfect order
and ready for
For particulars apply MORnFCAT A. co.
Nov 2S-9awfw 10 East Bay, Charleston, i, Z,