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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16
Yo Organ Gri&dor.

Nc organ grinder is one who sccth much
~ siss rsii
dcrrth from distant lands, over racAlr,S
oceans and duNy highways. lle drvcth hi,
thirty trade in all countries all ages and all
cimeS. lie grindcth tor his lodgings buiure
the door of the peaceful farmer il the quiet
valley, aud he playcth under the window of
!c sick rich man in We great city. lie gath
creth together the rahbc of the old world by
!e grinding of hi. organ, and he colcctcth
crowds Of " idle urchins of sc New World
by We same magical machine. We instrument
he carriuth is believed TO have been made in
Italy, yc land OF song, and hc coNcreth it
with green cutton. cloth supposed 10 have
been manufactured in France, ye land of So
cial case; yc MONKEY he taEcth with him, hath
been raised IN Africa, or South America. le
orgun grinder, amid the vices of a-wiCked
world, rcmaiucth man of stern intrgri \, he
paycth promptly for ye bitter things he drink
eth for ye nourishmcnt of his bowels, and he
dcnycth not le bill OF We -wlishwomau, because
ms iIncn hath never been washed and he
never Stcaleth that which is burden to carry.
lie Is man of easy nature; he throwuth
no paving stones until driven from We door
step, and he swcurcth but little when his mon
key t@ingeth to him base or pewter cou.-
le oSan grinder is a man whom We urchn
'dclightcth To follow, and one upon whom ye
eth the wealth he hath boarded to barter for
candy. Ne organ grinder hath been a martyr
20 liberty ia the land OF his maturity, and he
remnlncth u martyr in ye land of yc brave (;
Tor !e wicked man with We cudgel who wear
eth !e badge OF yc municipality pcrmitcth not
Nc merre grinder 10 remain unpunshcd when
he imbibcth too much of yc juice of ye vine,
and he frequently convcyeth him TO ye Gala
boose upon u dray, and thus windcth up W.
Il IL.
by yc cruel grating of yo calaboose. from We
green fields and still waters of We pleasant
country he lovcth so well. Sad is We fate of
ye organ grinder C1ercidnd Herdid.
Wh,n first wc did to maidcns kncel,
Their hearts alone they cased in steel
But nov more caution they display,
And wear steel amor all the way.
SEASONABLE LINES.
The south wind always brings wet weather,
The north wind wet and cold together;
The east wind surely brings us rain,
And the west wind blows it back again"
IY-A green 'un, who had never before
seen a steamboat, fell through the hatchway
down into the hold and being unhurt, thus
loudly expressed his surprisc-"Well if the
darned thing amt hollcr."
TnE LAsE-Tickets stopped us in the
strert;hiS afternoon, and without n moments
warning asked us,
"Why is a locomotive like bed-bug %
Considering ignorance bliss when the said
insect is concerned we frankly admitted our
inability TO tell.
"Brcuusr it runs ovcr the sirrrersI eteth
Tickets
A MIsAPPREuENsIoN.-" where was
the man stabbed, sir ?" said an excited Irish
man on FRIDAY night last, on Fourth street,
TO a hysician.
"The man was stabbed about an inch and
half to the left of the medium line, and
about irch above the umbilicus," was the
reply. .---~-
"Oh, yes ] understand now. But |
thought it was neE the Court house"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16
rho Umbrella nitor--Bit.

TRAINED -hDpelesAly, The clouds came down
iu sheets and sluees, Monsieur de IL, an
elegant "Df the fret wEter," found this second
water TOO wet for him. lie Was islanded un-
der another mans porlioo, and not hackney
coach or nn umbrella within Hcreaming-at
Suddenly, around the oirnsr oOmes'a plain
citizen, housed under protecting heayenO ~
blue cotton and Whalebonei but, under ills
cnyiable umbrella, walking alone, Athought
seses Monsieur dc IL. lie Tushes 10
the citizens side and sei1ing him aliccgl0nate
" by the arm, commences the eager narration
Of touching train Of events. Aoiigiying hia
Hstouished listener time % respond, he hurries
him along -shaung hiA umbrella, Of course,
as he goes--nnd clinging closely 60 his side
aud yocifeHling the confidential communca-
tiuns I'LL they aTive.at the boulevard, he
stops az a oafs, and them for the first Time,
apparently, takes a surprised look al the face
OF his umbrella-lender Overwhelming apollo
gios-had wholly mistaken the person
thought IL was his intimate friend--begA ten
thousand pardons-and dodgrs into the in'
side Of the ophee-houEe.
hut the fun was 10 be IN telling the story :
To conyulsed circle Of delighted fellow
d,n9icsi Monsieur de H. WA telling his
by chance, placing kiA hand
on his heart, he missed the usual protuber-
ancr IN his vest pocket, The valuable gold
watch was gone! In his close elinging 10 the
plain citizen, the gay joker Ind
huggcd a pckpocketi and consequence
was" But he was subsequently,, fonder Of
ga dry Jpk' than wet one - Frfris LETTER.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16

INFLUENCE or OuT.DooR AIR AND Sun
SHINE oN LoNGEyrTY.-A writer in one of
the medical magazines argues that the more
out door air and chccry sunshine NAN can
use, the longer he will live. Go along any
of the fashionable streets of New York, says
the writer you will find not less than three,
and often six, distinct contrivances TO keep
out Sunshine and gladness. First the Nene-
tan shutter on the outside; second, the close
shutter on the inside third, the blind which
is moved by rollers then there are lace cur
tains, the. damask or other material &c.
In the train comes the exclusion of external
air by means of double sash, and variety Of,
patent cnntrixAneea 10 keep nny strange Whit
of ar from entering from the bottom, sides
and tops OF doors and ttwindows. At this rata
die OIL sooner.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16
oontentment.


"han wants but uluo here uslsv'
LITLLE ask my wants are hvi
only Wish hut uf stone,
q rCry pf1W brown stone viii Dol
! hat may call my own -
And close AZ hand b. such a one,
In yandor street that fronts the hun,
Plain food u quite enough foT me
Three courses are nH good az ten ,-
II Nature can subsist on three,
Thank Heaven for three, Amen
7 always Thought cold tlrtuals nice -
Ny ohoice would be yanilla-ice,
/ care not much for gold or land ,--
Give me a mortgage here and thsre,-
Some good bnnk-stnck ,--sume u0te or hAHn,
Or uihiug railroad share -
! only ask thar fortune send
A hnir more than shall spend.
IIonors are silly TOYS. / know,
Aud titles arc bat empty namcai-
l would, perhaps, be- plcnipo,-
But only near S. James -
I'm very sure ! should not care
To hll our bubcrnator's chair
Jewels are bauhlcs; lis dn
To care for -pcb uuffuiiul things i-
One good silgd diamond llQ "a pin
Some nat 80 hUdr ~ rings
ruby and pearl, or 10,
Wll do fof me ~ laugh az show.
Good. heavy silks are mover dcar,J
| own perhaps miqhf desire
some hhaWls Of true cashmcrr,-
some marroWy grapes Of China hilk,
Like wrinkled skins on scaldod milk.
| would not have the horse, drive
SO fast that folks must stop and stare
An easy gait--tWo, forty five
Suits me- ! do not care i--
Perhaps, fuf just a uH9ir spWft,
Some seconds lees would do no hurt
OF pictures, ! should like to own
Iitans and liaphacls three OF four
love 40 much their style and tonc,---
One Turner aud no more
a landscape ,-iOreground golden dirt;
The sunshine painted with squirt.
Ofbooks but fcw,--somc Gly score
For daily use, and bound forwcar;
The rest upon an upper floor
Some hffir luxury there
or red morocco rtidrd rlraut
And ycilum rich As country cream.
Busts. cEmrus, Ermy,-such things az these
Which other, oncn show tor pride,
I value Tor their power 10 please,
And selfish churls dcridc ,--
Dnr strrdivuriur, ruufr~u, ~u,-.-
1tro Mecrschaums, | would hin possess.
wcal,h's wa.trful tricks will not learn,
Nor ape the glitirf!ng upAiart fool ,--
SAs!l ''''t os'' .d tables sefNc ny turn,
hut all must bc uf Buhl
Give Ers-p'ng poup ts double share
a. 0"t o"r tccumhrat chair,
Thus humble lct me live aud die,
Nor long for Nlda, golden touch;
VI Heaven more gcuctuu, gius deny
| shall not mis-, thcm Duch,--
Too grateful Tor the blessing lent
Oi simplr tastes aud mind content
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16

CRINoLINE AND CuRIsrASrrY.-The Day
ton to) Religious Telescope publishes the
following;
Since the wearing Of hoops by females has
become so prevalent, but is believed to- be
inconsistent with truly Christian character,
and indeed, by some, even considered indie
cent, and to have originated with those of
suspicious churactcr,n majority ef the mem
bcrs'of the last quarterly conference of Rum.
ley station, Miami annual conference, have
adopted thp fuiiowiHg resolution, aud they
humby ask their tirs,r sisters, and irtlics
generally to give the ematter serious consid-
GRAFTON;
Resolred That VIC, as quarterly confer
ence, disapprove Of the wearing Of hoops by
the members of our Church.
II. GRAYBELL, Secretary.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16

Az lNcinENr---A touching case WAS pre-
scnIrd lately 10 the consideration and charity
Of one uf the Good Samnnlans who now
take care Of the sick, relieve the destitute
and feed the starving, A boy was discovered
Ia the morning lying in the grass of Clai.
borne street, evidently bright and intelligent,
but sick. A man who has the feelings Of
Kindness strongly developed, went 20 him,
shook him by the shoulder and asked him
what he was doing there. "Waitng for God
10 come Tor me- said he. "What do you
mean" said the gentleman. touched 10y the
pathetic tone OF the answer aud the condi-
ton of the boy, IN whose eve and flushed
sent Tor father ana mother and littlr brother,
said he, aud took them away 10 his home up
Ia the sky, and mother told me when she
was sick that God would takt care of me.
have no home, nobody 10 give me anything
and 30 | came out here aud have been look
ing 80 long up ia the sky for God To come
and take care Of me, as mother said he
would. lie will come, won't he Mother
never told me lie ''lcs, my lad, said the
man, overcome with emotion, "hc has sent
me TO take care of yuu." You should have
seen his eyes fash and the smile Of triumph
break over his face as he said Another never
told me a lie sr. but you have been 40 long
na the Way Mhat lesson Of truGt, and
how this incident shows the effect of never
deceiving children with idle tales As the
poor mother expected when she told her sun
that God would take care or him." he did
by touching the heart OF this benevolent
man with compassion and love TO the little
stranger. .Aeis Orleans Delta.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16
Vermont Education.

fThe Committee of thi State Teachers Atsncia
short SERIES ofauiclos on Graded Schools, The
practical experience and well earned reputation
N the writer as faithful TEACHER, justly ontite
bis views % careful cpnaldrHilou,l
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16

rB- Like bell that's rung for fre-fike a
censeless auction crier- like, oftimes, grace
less liar misunderstanding tat,lers GO. Stop
ping you, with quaking fear-whispering as
you lend an car-,.."Mercy on us, did YOU hear
that Betsy Bean has got beau"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16
lNTEA Oh -ADNHRTIRIN Il.
Lon pRINTING.

Our,pfintinp establishment was never in better
condition than now, and increased attention viii
be given 60 THE branch u business, Wsaboop
constantly on hand Paper aud Card stock, And are
Auction BiAa Bul lleads, Labels, CiTclgaH, busi-
ness and Wedding Cards, Sc, Hcu az short notice,
Orders by mail will be- carefully attended Co. and
The EaLk lnIA aIlah lllA ANaIlalall.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16

The REAL MILKY WAY.-The projected
line from Aldcrny to CowCs.--
PtHch.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16

The home of poverty is the life of genius.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
Inter from, New Mexico.

ST. LOUIS, June ga government train
from New Mexico arrived at Leavenworth this
evening. 1t left Santa Fe May 18th and
Fort Union on The 18th, in company with the
mail for Independence; Major Stein of the
first dragons; Lieut.. Hastings, Captain Nc
Ferran, of the quartermaster's department
with their families, on leave of absence; al
90. Mrs. General Garland, Messrs. Southwlck
and Sawyer, surveyors Of the southern over
land mail route, with al escort of twenty-five
men, under Lieut.. Craig, accompanied the
train.
Large bands of Cheyunes, Arrapahoes,
Keowas and Camanche Iodiaus, aud large
pumbe of emigrauts bound to California,
were met on the plains. The former were
peaceably disposed. The Sante Fe road was
in excellent order, and the whole party came
through in % days.
1t is reported that continued efforts are be-
Ing made to organize territorial government
over Arizona Rich gold deposits bave been
discovered in the neighborhocd of Tuscoa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
sn,r,,uaIism denounced.

Quite q commotion was recently excited
among the spiritualists of Plymouth Mas
sachusetts, by the announcement OF Miss
Lizzie Doton, the principal medium OF that
place, that she could not conscientIousiy
speak TO them again as medium. She said
that she feared that she had been laboring
under a delusion, and as she considered ber-
self responsible to God for what her lips
uttered, and for the iuhuence which her words
exerted upon those who heard her, she was
unwilling to be made tie medium Of aoy
other spirit than her own. III" said she.
"the angel Gabriel should stand by my side
aud ask me to deliver message 10 you from
him, should reply, Gabriel, speak ior your
sell! Hereafter / shall address you IN my own
natural and conscious state" This change
in her views was brought about through the
Influence of Professor who bad been de-
liverins a course of lectures in the town On
the phenomena of nerves." and against
modern spirituaism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
grcss.

The two Houses of Congress having taken
defnte action upon several of the aPpropria-
ton bills, committees Of conferepce were
appointed upon the amendments not agreed
to BY each. During the course of the day,
the committees upon the bill making provis-
ion for sundry civil expenses of the govern
ment, reported the same to their respective
houses, when the report was agreed to. 1t
was duly enrolled and signed by the Presi-
dent of the Senate and Speaker of the House.
The navy bill was reported to both houses
and agreed to in the House Of Representa-
tives; the Senate adjourned without taking
action. The army bill aud the supplemental
Indian bill were reported to the House, and
the reports Of the committees of conference
agreed to.
10 the Senate considerable portion of the
day was consumed in the discussion OF the
right of the senators from Indiana to retain
their seats. 1t was agreed informally that
the vote should be taken to-day, at Il o'clock,
without further debate.
The House refused to suspend the rules to
take up the bill granting pensions to the
soldiers Of the war of 1872. The Post once
appropriation bill was considered, and the
Senate's amendments creating the Office Of
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, and
abolishing the franking privilege, non-con'
Cured in.
The business of the session was yester-
day disposed Of with good deal OF des-
patch, and we presume that the appropri-
alton bills will ali be finally acted on and
placed in the hands Of the PRECEDENT du-
ring this day. There is other business re-
curing the action Of Congress, yet, II the
will te possible to adjourn at the time already
fxed--at ls o'clock on Monday next A
great deal may be done in day Union Of
S1tyr,J1U
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
News or tho Day.
"7os1so,o the gerry age and body ofhe TINES

"10sho'o the ue'y age and body Of the TIMEs."
We learn, (says the Lynchburg Virginiau,)
that during the severe storm on Friday even
ing last, barn belonging to Mr.. Martin p.
Bnrks of Bedford, was struck by lightning
and consumed. a negro man who had taken
shelter in it persisted by the flames. He was
either asleep, or was stunned by the l!ghs
ming. SO that be could not escape He was
seen lying on the floor, apparently asleep.
but could not be aroused or rescued There
was nothing else in the barn except little
straw.
The Norfolk Argus says tibet Simkins who
Was on board the schooner Keziah, when the
fugitive slaves from Petersburg were found,
denies that be knew anything about them
| 1t Is we'll to mention, in view of his arrest
| and denial, that Lee, who was recently sent
to the penitentiary for twenty-five years from
Portsmouth, told his counsel that two persons
named Valentine and Simkips, were engag-
| ed 10 running off negroes by the underground
| railroad. Slmkius, now imprisoned 10 Pc
tersburg, is probably the man alluded to by
| Lee.
The great steel house of Naylor, Vickers
& Co., in Sheffield, England, have been ena-
bled to meet all their payments twelve
| months In advance of the time allowed them
| by their creditors. In their circular al
! nounoing their resumption in full, they gene
rouSly state that they are enabled to do this,
In consequence "of the unexpectedly rapid
realization Of their demands in America"
Sergeant Stewart, Of Petersburg, began on
Wednesday, the pleasant task of procuring
two hundred and forty citizens of the Com
monwealth, to fl! out the extensive case of the
kidnappers with juries. Each kidnapper is
TO be tried upon five separate Indictments.
The Waynesburg Republican says that
Mr.. Thos. Kincaid, of Greene county, killed
black snake on his fathers farm few
days ago, which measured eleven feet six in
ches in length and twelve inches in circum-
| ference!
The New Orleans Picayune has received
from Williamsport, Louisiana, a full-blown
cotton bloom of the finest appearance. This
for the lst of June speaks we'll for the ad'
vance Of the growing crop in that section.
Mr.. David A. Bell was killed in the streets
of Nashville, Tenn, On Monday Of last week
during storm, by stroke Of lightuirg.-
lie was on horseback, and the animal shar
ed the same fate, both dying almost instantly
Mrs. Goldschmidt Jenny Lind, recently
gave birth to twins--one of each sex. Here
we have another edition in two volumes Of
| "Goldsmith's Animated Nature"
Rev. Edward p. Terhune, has received q
call TO the pastorship Of the Third Presbyte
ran Church, in Richmond. His acceptance
is, as yet, doubtful.
Geo. D. Prentice, the editor of the Louii'
vile Journal, has enrolled himself as a mem
Der Of the Sons of Temperance.
We hear from various quarters unfavora
bic reports from the wheat crop in Fauquier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
Sixty.six Miles IN Hour.

A mile minute is usually considered q
tremendous rate of speed on railroad. we
once had the satisfaction" Of going several
miles at that rate, aud rather think we shall
in future decline any such fast trips. A
special train on the Canada Grand Trunk
Railway has beaten that time; for on Mon
day last it ran twenty eight miles 10 twenty
Eve minutes, rate OF sixty.six miles per
hour. Such running is Injurious TO the
machinery, impalrs the psr1anency OF the
track, and is highly dangerous to chose on the
trsins.- Cleveland Herald Of JUNG 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
Without placing implicit confidence 10 Il

Without placing IMPLICIT confidence iu the
recent peaceful turn Of our foreign affairs, in
respect to the British cruisers, the Union is
inclined to believe that her Majesty's Gov
eminent will promptly disavow the acts of
the Styx and other vessels complained of, and
will give US abundant assurance hereafter
that our commerce shall not, in like manner,
be molested. That, It thinks, is not sufficient,
but "hOlds that the sggressions recently per-
petrated upon our peaceful commerce IN our
own waters, under principles of international
law, sanctioned and maintained by the gov
ernmeut of Eoglan5, should be regarded by
US as offences demanding something more
than apologize notes and disclaimers. If
we are right in asserting immunity for our
ships upon the ocean, and that they carry
with them, and maintain for their govern
ment, the authority and jurisdiction of their
own country, itfollows that any interruption,
detention, or search thereof, by the vessels-of-
war Of another nation, are gross violations OF
our sovereign rights. And if such violations
have taken place recently, as we MAINTAIN they
have, through the action Of British cruisers,
and under the alleged sanction OF instructions
issued nine years ago, though now disap-
proved, the case is one involving, in point of
fact, the irrevocable responsibility of her Ma
jesty's Government, which cannot be ade-
quately atoned for, short of total disavowal
by that government of the assumed right to
visit our merchant ships while in the pursuit
Of lawful commerce."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

The somewb hat famous ystcht Wanderer,
formerly owned by j. D. johnson, esq, of
lslip, l.. l., but recently sold to Col. w. C..
Corrie, of Charleston, S. c., is anchored of
the Battery, at New York, in custody of tho
United States Marshal, aud watched by the
cutter Harriet Lane. Assistant District-At-
torpey Dwight ard the United Safes Marshal
went on board of her to make inspection
Of her outfit, cargo and papers, to deter
mioe, il possible, what cause existed, if any,
for suspecting her of being bound upon a
slave voyage. Captain Corrie afforded the
officers every facility for examining his craft.
and treated them very Hospitality. He was,
however, very indignant at the arrest of bis
vessel upon such suspicious. He processes to
be bound upon a pleasure and business ex-
cursion to Southern waters, and also to the
Island of Trinidad, where be has some es-
tates requiring his attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

The medal ordered by the survivors Of the
yellow fever on the United States steam fri
gate Susquehanna, to be presented to DR..
Rose, of the British Navy, as a testimonial of
their gratitude for bis courageous and hu-
name services in attending the sick on board
the Sosquehanna. is Of solid gold and weighs
five ounces. it is about two inches in diam
eter, and the border is curiouSly formed into
the semblance of rope. Ga one side is a
beautiful representation of the SusQuehan-
na, aud on the other is engraved the follow
ing inscription :--"Presented to Assistant
Surgeon Frederick II. Rose, r. N by the rem
mont Of the crew of the United States steam
frigste Sns9nehanna, who reformed to the
United States in said shipin good health, as
q mark Of their approval Of bis generously
volunteered professional services rendered
their shipmates. who we're sffiicted with yell
low fever, April, 1858"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

Another affair occurred during the Thursday
evening session in the Senate. While Mr..
Wilson was speaking on the question OF ap-
preparations for California, be, apparently
retorting to severe expression about dema-
gogues used by Mr.. Gwin earlier in the
evening, said she would rather be a dema-
gogue than thief" OF words to that effect,
when Mr.. Gwin instantly demanded il that
expression was applied to him? MIR. Wilson
replied be might consider it so if be pleased.
Upon which Mr. Gwin denounced Wilson as
calumniator and coward. l. is understood
that MIR. Gwin challenged Mr.. Wilson FRI
day, and that be replied, as be did to MIR.
Brooks, that be would not accept challenge,
but would defend himself if attacked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

The Clarke County Journal says :-"Mr.
james NJ. Hte Senior, of this county has
sold bis estate called Guiliord to his two sons
Isaac Irvine and James Madison Hite junior,
for the sum of S34 .00G; which is regarded as
a very low price for such land"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

In the ship Ellen Hood, which has arrived
10 Hampton Roads from Callao, came passer-
gers Mr.. Herman MARITIME, wife and child,
from Lima. Mr.. NJ, we learn has purchas-
ed farm in the eighborhood of Cincinnati,
and is on his way to settle on it.