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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-04-13

"Od Bullion" which has never torsaksn hiH, aui
which asohe never forsook.
Throughout the long and critical Struggle between
the Administration of Jackson and the advocates OF
the 70 charter of the National Bank, he was the main
stay and support OF the fres.d3l.t N the Senate, ami
aching in srric.st unity with his party, Ls!d high
place in their affection and confidence The records
OF his labor. 10 that behalf will be found upon almost
every page Of the debates OF Congress Az the mover
Of the "ezpun9ng resolutions Co. benton mad
himself especially obro.duc to bs political opponens
but finally achieved seccess, and sained grest per-
sonal triumph. The motion WIS TO strike from the
Journals of the Senate resolution Of censurs upon
General jackson, and the pnsson of psrtisans
clothed ihe CONTEXT with an Importance Mt the time
far grrser than i attach &c it IN the future but a.
an exhibition Of many traits of Col heoton5 nharac
ter pera-tency, keen sagacious Ia!gh, stubborn de-
vot;oG 70 the fame Of his party chief, unqusi'ing
courage ann confidence of success in the IL cs Of an
adverse majority act OF his life wss more striking
During the succeeding Adminisration OF ar. Van
Buren, much of Col. Benton's time was devoted to
the defence of the new financial policy, then being
Upon the questions relating TO The Or
egon boundary the OF Texas, and various
other important matters growing out OF our foreign
relations between the Presidential terms Of Tyler and
Taylor, Col. Benton took q l5aj,rg sbd influential
part On the ars: Of thoae he differed from the De
cared for the line Of $40 40 but tine powerful effort
OF Col. Benton in which he reviewed the whole con
troversy, aud calculated the claims Of the United
States with much force, was not to be whstood and
the Administration and party we're content to &C.
quesce in his views snd accept theli o, 49o the
Northern boundary.
During the Mexican war, also, his aarvicea, and
intimate acquaintance with the Spanish provinces of
the South TO whose history he had devoted much at.
teton, proved most useful to the Government. II
was upon his suggestion that the policy OF mssterly
inactivity" at first determined upon by the Presi.
dent, finally abandoned, and vigorous prosecu.
lion of the war urged in its stead. His counses were
much sought alao in regard TO maturing plan of
campaign and conquest for compelling a peace and
IT tins proposed by President Polk TO con.
er upon him the title Of Lieutenant General with
ull command of the war, in order that he might oar
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BAILEY SPRINGS.

6ilNrr the d.Hh " Nlr ="
= Btllen lhm calet.a cd gt.,h
NFiuas have hHHn pue ehas. VI kfa. tsi
el hy q oumpuy, whp have fem1lapl
lhf entire premises, built lnr nnmhei
"a sptfI0ui fnnma, hrsilps mnnY uthrf
Improvements nrccahfy for the cainllli
~ visitors
with tegnrl 10 thn curative rroprflic.
NJ HALEY Springs, lheit efficacy have been
80 fairly anl satisfactorily teslfd In
thousands Of instances ~ 20 render Il an.
necessary On The part cf he prarrio'ofs
90 say word ~ 10 their virtues. snihce
d to say, however, that d J, generally 4
not uniyetsnll cnp lei thai fnr the cnre
n the following Diseases. Baile, spring.
are unsurpassed hy ans ~ tlie world
White Swelling. Ttitcr. Saohnla, urep.
icy. Dy'pcf in, Irmnlu Diseases. a, well
~ all scnereal and Cu.awlu Dissls,
II every description.
Warm ani C6lj Bathtwill b. furnished
f1r the visitors.
The Springs arc nrcn summer M 4
Winter, and the confidence Ia them j. M
great that there arr never less ,hau w, ,
visitors present. They are located IN
lhuicrdalc county, Alabamh, nine milc'
from Florence. anl arcuow most accessii
bio to oil acetiaas, - - regular linn ii
STAGES and hack. vii ranTWiCE AnAy
iron fu.eumbia to tho Springs. cpnnen.
Ing with ths cars US ,hsy pass fusg auh.i
rHch wuv.
The locality " ,ht Springs j. un.u-,
pJ,scl. being ~ pheasant aal health,
country. with line h.hius and haniin.
grounds.
\ large Livery Stable has been crcesst
ut the Springs, and every description vi
vehicles can always be- hal.
Tcn-pin Alleys. Billiard Thble.. m.
every description u amussmcn, may b.
found On the premises.
totillion and Dancing Parties rivei
regularly during the week.
A Band Of Mu.ic has been engaged tol
The season.
No effort will be spared on tho part uI
The rroprictors to render visitors coin,
Portable aud agreeable.
kILiS. CONNER, 4 co.
May !. lsis. loft.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13
Personal.

. Hon. VIM. A. Howard, formerly Of ,hi,
state, but n1w a Republican member Of Con
gross from Michigan, wa, defeated at Ia,
election last week Mr.. Howard was a prom.
in,nt member Of the House, aud his .defca,
will be regretted
Hon, Charles Francis Adams-thc worthy
son Of" illustrious sirc--va, elected 10 Cai-
gross f,om Massachusetts last week. Charles
Hale, OF the daily Advertiser, is elected 10
the legislature in the tamc state, aud will
probably be their next Speaker. Stockwcll
of the journal, aud Worthington Of the
Traveller, are also members Of the next leg
islaturc.
PiceDlomini, an opera singer, is creating
i great sensation in New York. Her salary is
$1,000 month. The Salem Gazette saws
that mot few OF the persons who assist
largely in making up Piccolomui's monstrous
income, would revolt at an extra dollar to the
sehoolmusters or the ministers salary or the
oborcrs bill" Too true.
Mrs. Cora L. V. Hatch has separated from
her husband, he paying her 500. 1t is said
that the net receipts of the ladys lecturing
tour have amounted to $4,000.
j. W. Geary, Ex-Governor Of Kansas, was
married in Philadelphia on Tuesday. I
Rev. Henry Ward Beechcr's new lecture is
"Ihe Law Of sympathy and Rcpulsion as ap.
piled to Common Life"
William c. Bryant, the poet, has returned
to Hs post as editor in chief of the n. Y. L
Evening Post.
Gov. Wise and Caleb Cushing were injured
at Richmond Va, the other day. By the up.
setting Of carriage.
The Gouldy family ere all alive at the last
accounts.
a dispatch to the New York Post dated !
he day utter election, states that Gcrnt
smith retired in disgust, the night before, At
his usual hour, half past nine" n
The President is said to have offered the !.
'ardinian mission to Mr.! Ward, of Georgia, I
Tho presided over the Cincinnati convention h
hen Mr.. Buchanan was nominated. Il
jerome N. Bopnparte, Jr,, grandson of JIG. :,
'me Bonnparto the only surviving brother Il
Napoleon |, was in New York, last week, eI
Gen. Walker arrived in Washington, on u
nturday evening. There are rumors Of OK
aordinary movements in connection with u
S Nicaragua emigration scheme.
A grand reception is to be given to Paul III
orphy by the chess players of this country, gr
his return home FROM Europe: Mr.. Staun. e''
H. the English chess champion, declines a
ntest with Mr.. Morphy. OIL,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13
The nur,saLIasor salt.

The prosecution against Hiram I'LL and
Lafayette Buck, which has been pending for
The last three weeks, is finally terminated by
a fine upon the respondents Of $500 and the
costs Of prosecution which amount 10 about
$40 more. I.emAel -kia'ball, one et he.
witnesses who testified in this casa TINT hc
had neither seen nor drank any liquor IN the
barton Hotel this summer, has been arrlign-
ed on ohureS Of perjury, and is now under
$500 bonds for his appearance before the
county court for trial The end 10 not yet
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

/ TliE ELEcuqNS, Tho NiuBcsof;ou- of Oct
p. 80 says TINT the Republicans have elected ID
! members of the Minnesota House. and IN,
/ Democrats of all shades, regular and 'irrepula,
Just 29-with two members doubtful mo
/ Senate viii be Democratic by one majority
The Republicans are thus certain of nj least
seventeen majority on joint ballot. 4. Re.
publican United States Senator. "A II succcod
Gen. Shields. "
The new Legislature of Indiana stand.
politically as follows; In the Senate. tbcro
gre 70 Opposition to % Democrats; and in
the House 81 opposition, and 52 Democrats
OF all shade, of whom four are anti-I rcon1r.
ton, men The ST. Louis Democrat learns
on good authority, that "the pretended cleo
ZION OF Bright and Fitch will be rcpudioted
ny q JOINT resolution, aud two gentlemen SEM
TO WGshington to contest their seats"
The Opposition minority in sthe Stnte oc
New York, as shown by the mMorities in tho
several Congressional districts, is upwards of
The election in Delaware shows considar-
able falling of in Democratic strength In
newcastle county the loss, rs COMPARED with
the Democratic vote in 1886. is SOP. while
ttIhe aggregate vote is nearly 400 greater
The Democratic candidate for Congress owes
ms election TO his pledges in favor of pro-
tcctive tariff P'''
The Washington Union SAYS il iscleor Tint
inc next House of Representatives is lost to-
nose who support the national platform and
endorse the action of Congress last winter on
ne Kansas question:"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13
4 scrHpsG History.

We are indebted Tor the following facts, 10
George Mason. Esq, Of Barnet, who has
lately interested himself in behalf of one
Robert Cummings, seaman who wa, engag-
ed under Decatur in the Algerien war Of
1873. Cummings has until lately been q
resident Of Barnet and has gone by the name
of "Sailor Bob The feet which was sent
against Algiers consisted Of nine vessels,
which were rendezvoused nt New York.
Cummings enlisted on board the Spitrc,
Captain Dallas. A few DAYS amer the fleet
left New York, Cummings fell from the top
sail yard to the deck, and was carried below
with broken arm and fractured skull.
This was not only sad accident to Cum
minSs but great loss to the vessel, as he
was an able seaman and consequently very
valuable assistance. -t'uPt, Dallas had him
cared for under his own supervision, and hy
THE time the flea reached the Mediterranean,
he was able. with assistance, TO go on deck.
They soon fell In with the Algerien squad.
ron, and although Cummings head was la u
bag and his arm in sling, b. came on deck
and .ppijopsd Rime:c!f uby ihs "l2Tg Tom,
one ship and , brig were captured. when
Decatur had obtained satisfaction of the Al.
eetines, the whole feet returned 10 New
York. and Cummings was discharged as unfit
Tor services since which time he has. al
though cripple, obtained livelihood for
himself without any pension or other aid
from government As he is now old aud a
paralytie, it has been the object of Mr.. Ma.
son to procure from government partial
equivalent for tho services rendered. i'll her
services and we are glad 10 know that he
has been so far successful as to procure a
land warrant for one hundred and sixty
acres, and small amount OF prize money on
the vessels captured
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

WHERE ARE THE BORDER RuIPIAN He.
RbEsP-A Kansas correspondent of the Eve
ming Post writes that the notorious leaders of
the Pro-slavery invnsions are rapidly "passine
away" Titus and his band Of cut-throats
have departed, unrewarded, for Arizona; but
the great majority of the most reckless and
guilty. who, remain in Kansas, like Emory.
@. w. Clark, Sheriff Jones, Jack Henderson.
John Calhoun, Whitfield, etc. are enioying
lucrative positions bestowed by President
buchanan. Dave Atchison. the very A.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

ohilIes of,he rufhanf, neglected alike by ihe
Democroy Of ha State and nation, is per-
rhitted, on his.plantaliop 30 Platte Couniy'to
ranain ia that private life which he b $50
eminently fitted 20 adorn." A great majority
of the people Of Missouri denounce bitterly
the actiuh Of the fre-eaters, who la ls35-56
inauguated the border troubles.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

their proceedings, the only one Of interest
was the reading by Hon. Hampden Cuts
on Friday evening last, Of Shakespeare
"Comedy Of Kuon"-a choice n'i' and NOT a
little significant, as rejecting upon some OF
the comedies Of error by the "noted wisdom
and virtue" Of the State. IiNn q
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13
a New Qualification.

| We were shown letter. written by q
school committee not thousand miles from,
here, TO student at the ST. Johnsbury Acad.
envy in regard to a district school which said
student had applied for. The letter was very
bricL and TO the point. 1t was, as ncar'as
I'VE can recollcct, as follows: Dear sir: yorr
letter of Nov. is received, and in reply !
would say, you can have the school IL YOU
can .Rmg me at The back!n Amer few more
words IN regard to the delightful Z, Office of
school committee, he closed the letter by
signing his name as committee for the dis
trieh At first ne we're inclined 10 laugh at
the uniqueness ofthis cpistle but the more we
think OF 1t the more we like this qualification
without which the student could no, bov,
the school. The fact is, we bring a, o,,-
children mental giants, but physical dwarG.
Though they may be good Greek and Io,i,
scholars ut fourteen, they are no more ablc
at twenty to cope with the "harum-scarum. -
stronG-limbed boys of farming district than
are pigmies. Until we pay more attention
10 the physical training of our children. nh
he mental culture will avail but little. A
great mind and an unsound body are not
ound together for great length of time
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

tiis House adjour the afternoon, IL adjourn
o. meet on Tuesday az 10 o.cyck A, ~ adnp-
ted
On motion Of M. llagkius' the substitute
Tor bin granting license 90 circus eahihilions,
Was made the special order Of "wednesday
neat % o'clock.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13
NJ. PETTENGILL q co.'s
ADVERTISING AGENCY,

Ilg Nassau st., N. w. a 10 State ST., Boston,
s. 81. PETTENOIIL s. CO., arc The Agents
~ The CAlcduuiau, aud the most influential hrd
largest circulating Newspapers iu the lnitrd
states snd CAnadas. Ihfg afe authorized ~ s''H'
uAcl for ua ~ our iorfH FGfci,
S. 10. NILES, Osucccssor % V. h. Falmeri
Newspaper Advertising Agent, No, ! hrollay p
Building, Court street Boston, 10 authorized 90
receive adyertiacmrnts Tor this paper AZ che same
fatos 80 required by Ne,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13
News Of tho Week.

The White Mountains Railroad, running
from Hayerhill 10 Littlston, n. H., was sold
az auction on Wednesday Of last week fpr
s2iOOO, subject to some contingent claims
The road cost between 100000 and $500
900, Il was purchased by George Mnot,
Esq, Ia behalf Of the hondholders, who will
organize into a corporation for the purpose Of
running the road,
Tho tow boat propeller Petrol, while steam
ing up the North River, and near the foot Of
Duane street. New York, on Saturday ex-
pIoded and was blown TO pieces, -Four men
were killed, and a ffIh badly manged
The Kansas papers declare that there is no
deception about the Kansas gold mwcs, and
that gold IL abundant TIE Kansas Herdid
"rakes iis yerarity" In saying that irom sj
10 sa5 per day has been taken from Ihomiues,
Baltimore IL delightful place, 10 our read
era will judge from what We have published
about il from time 10 time, Last week O
policeman was shot dead while sitting with
hls family by his own dresde II was dour
by some rowdies because he was - witness
against one Of their number Who had com
miued murder lie murdorers have been
arrested,
Cncemi the New York Italian murderer
hn. had a fourth trial ordered A. his last
trial he was convicted, but there were only
eleven men on the jury,
ES-Mayor Wood, together with ~ Alder
men and 40 Councilman Of New York City,
have been Indicted for fraud,
The cattle train on the Grand Trunk mil
road ran oil the track, Yesterday forenoon,
ncar New Glouec,lcr, Nc, IN consequence
Of nud slide, killing Mt llaleltno the en-.
gincer, aud Killing and wouudmg many cat.
dc,
A cattle train on the Northern road, near
Andovcr, y, H., was thrown from the track
by bull breaking through the ilpor Of car
and two men were very seriously injured.
There have been but two arrivals from Iiu.
rope during the week aud these bring bot
seven days later intelligence liy them We
learn that ineligible signals have been re-
ceiced through the Atlantic cable ut Nalentia
from Newfoundland. IL seems that MESA.
yes can he sent from this side. hut that the
answers, ~ well rs the information that such
messages have been sent must come by va,
Of the Cuuad steamship line
The overland mail from California arrived
at ST. Loui, ON Saturday, with dates TO the
nth. Twenty days were required tor
the passage OF the first overland mail train
from ST, Louis 90 San Francisco, aud an APP
propriatc celebration Of the event was to he
lcj4R&@slaga SiN,ngT TBS RIi5dr YS5aS2Sai
With disappointed gold seekers
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

eP- The Americans of Victor;, al NOR
mission to rear u liberty t,utr. To which thew
"''efu put The stnr-spangled hag. The re-
quest was instantly declined. "Nen." said
tne crowd, "Iet us raise pole and stick the
neg OF all nations upon it.' And SO they did
what they said they would do, and n 1ctti
eodf waved from the liberty pole :
, Is Green Peas are selling in Norfolk,
Va, a. 30 cents pSct
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13
DcnIh In lLr nrIdaI Chambcr.

Under the appropriate heads will be found
the marriage Of Ira O, Miller and Carrie
Hanson, aud the death Of the bride-all with
In the short space Of one month, Mt Miller
was formerly teacher in both the st. Johns
bury and Lyndon Academies,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

y The Springfield Republican tells a
Story OF dog which was shut up in an en-
Blne mousse IN that city twenty-four days, with
out food Of any kind. lie came orr niiyo
and kicking, but had lost 80 pounds of flesh
~ The following "notice" is said to be
posted mp IN the newsroom of a country tav-
erh "Gentlemcn learning do spcll are re-
9uc''cd to use Yesterdays paper"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13
Thanksgiving.

We learn by Waltons Daily Journal that
Gov Hall has appointed Thursday, Deecm-
Der I'd, for our annual Thanksgiving day
We hope Governor will be elected some
Time who will appoint our Thanksgiving on
the same day that Il Is 10 other states
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13
LOCAL AND STATE.
New Advertisements.

NV NdFFFfIHEI"FHFHf
Ten Reasons-F. y, Gage, Kentucky
Cattle-CaNn Brown, Mclndoes Falls
Academy G. Stanley, Principal, Found
Isaac Feuuo & Go, Wyoming lIolel-E
Ingalls, s. Co. st. Johusbury ACADEMY
X. Colby, Principal, Home Journal L.
gal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

JUDGE DOUGLASS SLAvEs.-The CHICAGO
Press and Tribune says!
we betrny no confidence when we saw
mat Mr. Slidell, when in this city, declared
mat the condition of these slaves was dis.
grace TO the owneri ,cere 6adyv fed hail,
clothed ana eycessireiv oreraorked"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

PENNsYLVANA.-For her share Of the di-
plomaiie honors of the country, Pennsrlyeria
has the ministries to England. Austria Ma.
pies, China, Peru, Chill and Ecuador, tbroe
secretaries of legation, and seventeen consul
ates
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Cbr GaIt6oMtaW
nY 9. NJ. sTONR 8 CQ.
81. Johnsbury, Nov. 10, 1858,

ny q, ~ sfoNp 3 co.
st. Johnsbury, Nov, 10, 1853.
81 Itvill be- che aim n tho conductors " IHF
CALppoSiAT 90 rive he News ia au attractive
farm and m itr season a. make au interesting
and s.e,aliHg Ianily journal 90 discuss public
lfliu with Independence and vi,aciyi and 20
reflect lhe common New England sentiment against
the gleat Wropg VI slavery.
CuHHfsFohuuHuE.--W solicit voluntary com
msairafoHl fam 90 part u 'he country upon
matter. Of interest, ~ Items " Ar0s, 10 par
uCullI, will be thHuEfully received,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

'omT 81 H. W. HAWKINS Messrs John p. Jcvett
VI Boston are about to publish the Jiog-
raphy OF this extraordinary man. Hi. life
was eNentfnl and his memoir must be inter
csting and useful
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13
waIsoHs Legislative Jo.r,u,.

we are indebted to this little daily las i,
also every paper in the State,) for our weekly
report OF the doings of our Legislature. Mr..
walton has reporter in each house, and
spares no trouble or expense to bring before
the public at an early hour full report of
what is done in these respective bodies. But
'here gre some editors in the State so perfec,
'hat they cannot overlook any little inaccu.
reeies that must inevitably occur from time
TO time in such hurried report; but they
stu continue to fitch, from day to dny. from
TINS same unreliable" Daily Journal Gen.
erous-consistent Very.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-11-13

M The Supreme Court commenced its
session at Woodstock, Nov. ?. The s,ong-
ard says that the calendar contain, nine,,.
nine cases OF which seven are from, the coun-
" OF Orleans, seven from Caledonia. tbirtv.
five from Washington, six from Windhan,
tWen'y-seven from Orange and seventeen
from Windsor county.
The people of Woodstock are to hava ,
course OF lectures. Among the lecturers
announced are Rev. A. ]. Stone. D., ~
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Now Publications.

IHt AUrocRAT or THE BnEAKrAsr T.pnY
"o'srs' Phillips, sampson q Co., Boston.
This firm issues, Nov. -, these inimitab,o
papers in one volume of $50 pages. Price.
Sl.oo. Perhaps to these paper, more than
any other one thing is owing the success
which has attended the publication of the
Atlantic Monthly, the psst years for certain
" no magazine papers ever excited so goner-
al admiration as have these. Howard will
have ii next week.