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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1858-05-07

These periodicals ably represent the three
great political parties OF Great Britain--
Wing, Tory, and Radical-bui policies forms
only one feature Of their character. As Or
gans OF the most profound writers on Sci.
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they stand, ss they ever have stood, unri-
vailed in the world OF letters, being consid.
cred indispensable to the scholar aud the
professional man, lille to the Intelligent
reader OF every class they furnish a more
correct and satisfactory record of the cur.
rent literature Of the day, throughout The
world, than can be possibly obtained from
any other source.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1858-05-07
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For 1857 and 1878 together.

Unlike the more ephemeral Magazines Of
the day, these Periodicals lose little by aye.
Hence full year Of the Nos (with no onlis-
sionsl for 1857, may be 'egarded nearly a.
valuable as Tor 1858. We propose 10 fur
nish the two years at the following EXTREME
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The receipt Of ADVANCE SHEETS from The
British publishers gives additional value %
these Reprints, inasmuch as they can now
be placed 10 the hands OF subscribers about
as soon as the original editions.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1858-05-07


sionsl for 1857, may be 'egarded nearly as
valuable as Tor 1858. We propose 10 FUR
nsh the two years at the following EXTREME
LIZ Low RATES, viz
For Blackwood's Magazine, 81 500
For any one Review, 4 90
For any two Reviews, 6 90
For Blackwood and one Review z on
For Bisckwood and two Reviews . 90
For three Reviews 8 90
For Black God and three Reviews ~ on
For the four Reviews II 90
For Biackwood and the four Reviews "a 90
*To avoid fractions, IS may be RENTED
for BIackwood, for which we will forward
that work Tor both years, POST rArD.
N B-The price n Great Britain Of the
Ave Periodicals above named 10 about $3l
per annum.
As we shall never again be likely TO offer
such inducements az those here presented,
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
The Autograph md ncmarLcr.

This is a little sheet eight inches by six aud
one-halC issued semi at Hunting
ton, this State, 1t is printed with pen, in
very neat and legiblc manner, by an cccen-
tric character by the name Of Johns. II is \
curiosity in its way, and some of its para
graphs are no less noted for. their plain, out
spoken sentiments than for their good sense
The paragraph in the last number on the
Legislature is just rs true rs though il had
been written after the snarl aud bad humor
of the last night of the session we quote
one sentence only-"Thc truth is, legislative
bodies, like individuals, have so much of the
crookedness and whimsicality Of human ma
ture in them, that they do not care so much
for trying always TO do what is right and
necessary. and only that, as to consult
party and self interest, and crafty their van.
ity in getting up some bill and making Il
speech to show off their smartness." Its
apologies for past neglect to the press
throughout the state are characteristic. 1t
says that at has not been because had for
gotten them, but because the Jackanapes
who prcsides over the post office department
has seen fit to lay an injunction on its dcpu-
ties hcreabou,s not to allow, the Autograph
to pass as regular newspaper free to broth
er editors. but subject to one cent postage, so
| am under the necessity of afTixing the re-
quired stamp / mean however that though
it be thus subject to a tariff, that it shall 20
forth when | can afford il, and as independl
eat and fearless in its tone as ever. Not till
the power to issue it at all fails me. will the
Autograph fail to speak out as it has done
hitherto"
That is real grit
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
ThoLsHI.In,.r.,

The Legislature was formally adjourned at
air O'Clock Friday morning. II was In ses-
sion all night and II NE can judge correctly
by the reports, we should think II a very IN
harmonious session, and that the night work
or something clse--found the members In
very unRmiable mode The great question
was that Of appropriation for finishing the
State House The House voted on Wednes-
day 20 appropriate sj5,OOO for that purpose,
out Of money guaranteed by Montpelier peo-
pie, but The Senate refused to con curt be-
ing tie vote and the President giving his
vote in the negative. The House voted TO
hold the next session OF the Legislature IN
Burlington, aud the session Of 1900 IN Iut-
land, provided the State House was not fin
ishcd before that lime. The Senate killed
this bill also. Amer rushing through quite a
number ofbll,, and dismissing many more,
the Legislature adjourned sHs de.
Among the bills passed, We noticed one in
cooperating the Caledonia County Mutual
Fire Insurance Co., bills Incorporating the
ST. John,bury Cornct Band, the 81. Johns
Jury hANhH'lHl % lhhlNt anu AoNthFN
Academy Among those rejected, is one
paying Horace Evans the sum therein men
toned, one nnncNing Concord 20 Caledonia
County, aud one giving women equal rights
with men We IRE really sorry for our Con.
cord friends, for they have worked with a
zeal worthy Of success. But at will never
do to give It up So"
On wednesday, in Joint Assembly, Hon.
George j. Marsh, Of Burlington, was rc-ccc-
ted Railroad Commissioner, on the third bal
lot, The school bill We are glad to say, has
Ice come "a law, with some amendments. bu,
retaining its essential features The circus
bin was finally consigned to the "slecp Of
death"
The final action Of the Legislature with
regard to the State House was very unfortu
nate. No appropriation being made, We see
no other way but for the new House to stand
half completed till another Legislature con
vcRGA or I'll an extra session is called by the
Governor mourning great expense and un.
necessary troublc,--to do work which could
have been done just as well when that body
was together. ny
Since the above was written we have re-
ceived Halls letter, which will give our read
rrs a much better idea Of how the last nigh,
Of the session was spent, than anything w
can write.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
Our Annual Festival.
AhlihNlttht
ST. Johnsbury, VI.

On Thursday Of this week are the people
Of Vermont called upon to render their annual
tribute Of Thanksgiving and praise TO God
for the bountes and blessings Of the year.
And although We are SOLITARY and alone" in
this, il is none the less incumbent upon us rs
q state to render n noble hymn Of praise to
the Father Of Mercies for the prosperity
ed the efforts Of the husbaudman with such
abundant success.
Truly, as a people we have cause for
Thanksgiving. Have not the hills and val.
lies Of our good state resounded with the
shouts Of the harvesthome? Are not our
barns filed TO their very ridge-poes with
hay and grain? Are not our granarie'
grooming under the heads OF golden ears
Are not our very Kitchens festooned with
strings of dried apple and yellow seedcornF
Arc not our chamber floors strowed with the
rich marrowfat Squushes?
Especially have we in Vermont cause for
Thanksgiving Our State has not been visit.
ed by pcstilence aud disease, to crowd the
portals of the grave with unwilling victims
Having no great city within our borders, We
have been comparatively exempt from the
floods of wick Cdncss and crime which hav,
been so rife in some Of the cities Of our land
and even the recital of which makes US llust
for our kind. The fruits of the earth, every
where abundant, are more than sufficient for
Our wants. The work of moral renovation
so wondrously begun year ago, is still pro
crossing.
Our government and all our good institu
tons rest on an acknowledgment and reeog
milton Of the power and goodness of Hin
who is the Maker and Father of us all. Tits
from a recognition OF this Divine authority
that We derive the principle on which ouI
free and equal government is based. That
the blessing and favor of the Supreme Ruler
have ever been. signally manifested towards
this nation, all must acknowledge. And il is
good to be reminded as a nation, of the ma.
tional blessings aud as individuals, of our
personal comforts; that we may once in a
year. turn our grateful thoughts to the Oliver
with special gratitude and love
We shalt gather to-day in our several
homes to celebrate this festival of our Puri-
TAN fathers. Gadness and joy will fill the
hearts OF our family circles, as the lone-ab-
sent ones join us neain.--Children, Iona, sey-
cred from the delights Of home, brothers and
sisters, whose paths in life have widely di-
yeraed, friends whom long years have di'idj
cd, on this day nre wont 10 gather in the old
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
Thanksgiving Song .


Come, unolcs and cousins; come, nieces and
Come. ncphcws aud brothcrs-no wonts and no
can'ts;
Put business, and shopping, and rchoolb books
away,
The year has rolled round-iti is Thanksgiving Day.
Come home from the college, ye ringlet-haired
youth
Ruth;
From the anvil the counter, the farm. come away
Home home with you, home, il is Thanksgiving
Day.
The table is spread, and the dinner is dressed
he cooks and the mothers have all done their
best;
No cnliph Of BAgdad e'cr saw such di,plnv.
Or dreamed Of a treat like Thanksgiving Day.
Pies, puddins' and eustards, pigs, oysters and
nuts;
Come forward and seize :hem without IFS and
butts;
Bring none ofyour slim little appctites here
Thanksgiving Day comes only once in a year.
Now children revisit, the darling old place.
Now brothers aud sisters long parted embrace,
The family ring is united once more
And the same voices shout at the old cottage
door.
The grandfather smiles on the innocent mirth.
Aud olcsses the power that has guarded his
hearth;
lie remembers no trouble, he feels no decay,
But thinks his whole life has been Thanksgiving
Day.
Then praise for the past and tho present we SIM.
Aud trustful await viii the future NAV bring;
Let doubt aud repining Bc banishcd away,
And the whole Of our lives be a Thanksgiving
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
The Caledonian for 1859

On the ifst ~ January, 1850, TuH CALHposGAN
will have accomplished ono'hAlf Of its Twenty
second Year II has been 90 long weekly yis-
itnr at the family hrcsidc and has Identified Itself
NO thoroughly with the interests 81 the people II
Vermont, that Il has become Household Word,
The financial troubles Of the last twelve months
have have not been without their embarrassing
effects upon VA, 10 common with the Press gencr'
ally. A. newspaper with some cannot be called
an actual necessity, Though We believe It s 80
considered by many.) but rather luSuryt when
the question arose, GLOW shall We rotrcnoh i'
we regret 20 say that with many Il was done by
stopping their State paper. But We arc happy 60
,ay that every vacancy has been fllfd;Ndd that
We have added new recruits TO our ranks. 80 ths,
to-day We print more papers than ever before
Our Increase has been slow but gradual. We no.
,iee this fact with feelings Of gratitude. showing
m Il does, better than any word, could tell 40,
that We hayt not mistaken the wants Of this com
muni,y. We accept 1t, too. AZ an encouragement
to go forward la improvement and independence,
and by increased industry and expenditure to re-
tain all our old friends. aud add 20 their ranks
hosts Of new ones.
! II will be our aim to make TYR CALrpoNIAS a
welcome visitor at every Nresidc. IL political
tachcd itself to the great Northern Party that ad
yoeates Free Labor instead Of Slave Labor. ard
has felt lively interest aud satisfaction Ia seeing
ia swelling tide Of power.
| Able correspondents will increase the variety
and elevate the character Of the contents Of ouI
columns the coming year.
49, =. ''-- ~ -'-. 49, 80. i--'' .. "m g
| be Ia the year TO come, 20 make valuable boca
neirs papcr--a paper that no one can afford 10 de
without As the beginning ofthe year l. favor
able time to subscribe, We hope 20 welcome large
additions TO our list. We have to trust for it, In
crease to desire for its possession which Ia
merits inspire, and the voluntary cTeriions 81
those Kind friends who believe Il worthy Of patron
age.
! TREMs-Sl.5o per year.
G. STONE & COMPANY,
l. PpHLIsuERs,
St John sbury, Vt
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

ST. ALnANs, NT.7r-Since March, 1857. the
time the preso", Pastor commenced his la
bors eighty.four have united with the First
Congregational church in this town These
have been, for the most part, the fruits OF a
special out'pouring Of Gods Spirit early in
the present year.
The Cong cgational Church in Chester,
over which G.. ID. JciTcrds was ordained and
installed, October 10Th, received ut its com
munion, Nov. 9TH fourteen new members
upon profession. All but one were Young
persons, and most of them fruits of the
religious interest during the past season.
Rev. ]. Bcckwith, of Irasbnrgh, VT, has
found third edition 20 his dimension not
Baptism" called for, and now has in hand
commentary on the book of Daniel. ..,
OF the treaties lately mado in Chinu--the
American treaty secures that "Any person,
whether American citizen or Chinese converts,
who, according TO It's tenets, pcaceably teach
and practice the principles of Christianity,
shall, in no case, be intertered with or molcst-
cd"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04

TT Tho baltimore Republican narrates
that n full omnibus drew up at the door of
Mayor Swami, ON the evening of ms. re-ciur
tcn, when the following coloquy occurred
Fellows, how many are there in this bus p
Twenty shouted the crowd, How many is
twenty times twentyP continued the speaker.
-Four hundred said voices in the crowd
Then said the speaker, This omnibus gave
400 hundred votes for Mr.. Swami Another
wild hurrnh rent the air, accompanied by the
discharge Of pistols, &c. This fact is from
an eyewitness, and it shows the manner III
which 10000 majority was manufactured for
Mr.. Swami.
gS- Mr.. Bonner Of the New York Ledger
has, in his arrangement for the publication
of the M ount Vernon Papers" only acted
upon the suggestion OF Judge Story many
years since, that flame follows applause where
Erer-etf goes. '-LouSiriHe Journal.
PARAGuAY.--Thc steamer Atlantic, char
tered by the Government to chns,ise Lopez.
was placed in commission, Wednesdav.
There arc but nine feet of water in the river
where Lopez is to be chusiised and as the
Atlantic draws eisusn, some people are little
curious TO know how the Government is 10
make her available Troy Times,
w Inc Albany statesman says M0rrlESy
and his gang did not travcl-over the n. Y.
Central Railroad "on their muscles" but on
free passes signed "E. Corning, president"
Not to be stinted in his liberalitv. many of
the rouglS received checks for $50 dollars
each from the same generous individual. Mr..
Corning is a candidate for Congress, and re-
cognizes the power that moves elections.
E,5r On Saturday last, as Mr.. Jonathan
Low Of Essex, drover and butcher, was pre-
pairing TO kill COW, for beef, in his slaughter
house, she became manageable and escaped
running into the adjoining dwelling. She
wcnt first into the kitchen, and from there
up stairs INTO the chamber Finding It diff
cult, or impossible TO dislodge her, Mr.. L.
slaughtered her there.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
The Great CYsP war.

We Imagine that the man who raised the
largest crop from the smallest piece Of land
hasn't been heard q om yet However
II, Carleton raised two hundred and thirty
sis bashels Of sound corn IN the ear on one
and half acres Of green-sNard land owned
by John Bacon, Esq, Of ST. JohnsbuTy Centre,
They have also po'aloe digging machine
up In that vicinity, IN the person Of one Mr.,
d, D., Jones, who dug one hundred aud ten
bushels In ono day for Mr.. Prrnti's Pierce
and Mr., Pierce drew them 10 Mr. Baoon''
factory the same day, That will do for lhi'
week
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04

Mn. SCENARIOS sPEEcH-We thought that
the hest way % answer the gafbinFs, mis-
constructions and misstalemenls IN regard 70
Mr. Stewards speech by tho democratic press
would be 20 publish the speech entire, aud
let our readers see Il and read IL Tor them
selves. Il viii be well to read Il just AFTER
the Thanksgiving dinner, when the document
itself will suggest hnkfd spint-thankful
that We have such palfiot and defender Of
Northep principles, as william H. Seward
Of Now York.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
FHon wAsmNoroN,-we take the follow.

From NAsuNGruN.--W take the follow
ing from the correspondence Of the Timesi
The Presidents message will take such
bold and vigorous ground with reference to
our Mexican relations "a TO throw upon Con-
grcss the responsibility Of further continu.
ancc Of their present condition.
The Cabinet MAS in special session Satuf-
day, TO consider Tint portion Of the Prev
dents message relating to fprrign affairs
that being the only port on We completed
As Members Of Congress arrive Ihey"Are
anxious TO learn the views of the administra-
ton on the finance question. Secretary Cobb
Expresses himself Ak opposed to any increase
OF duties, but does not object To withdraw.
ing the free list for a time"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
Lyndon Acndewy.

The Fall Term ofthis School. under the
charge of Mr.. II. o. Graves, A. NJ. as Princi.
pal, closed with an examination on Tuesday,
Nov. 23d The Exercises Of the examination
were highly satisfactory 10 tho friends of the
school present, evincing that there had been
systematic and thorough teaching by the
Preceptor and industry and application By
the pupils Some visits made previous to
the hearing of the different classes confirm
this conclusion.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
Clothed in unwomanly rags.

~ A good anecdote of Prof AgassiI is
told in new volume now in press. The
Professor had declined to deliver a lecture
before some lyceum, or public society on &C.
count of the inroads which previous lectures
given by him had made upon his studies and
habits OF thought. The gentleman who had
heen depuuzed to invite him. continued TO
press the invitation, assuring him that the
society were ready TO pay him literally for
his services. THAT is no induecment TO me"
replied Agnssiz, II cannot afford to waste my
time in making money"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
s, N. PETTENGILL & co.'s
ADVERTISING lyDENCY,

40 Nassau st., n. Y, * 10 State ST., Boston.
R. s. PETTENOILL & CO., are the Agents
for The Calednuian, and the most influential and
largest circulating Newspapers lp che United
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Huild'uR, Count street Boston, b. authorized "a
receive advertisements iur pis paper a. The same
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04

IL AT the great telegraph cable hooray in
Cyrus w. Field, and other heroes of the oc-
raSIon' were only wooden boxes gilded The
reai goId boxes are now completed and the
medals for the subordinate officers, costing in
all about 5 900. The corporation addresses
accompanying the Sifts have been engrusscd
on parchment, and wrapped about gilt piectS
OF the veutable cable, mounted with lion
rampant at one end and spread eagle at thu
other ut cost Of $3.50.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
WoVetntieT,

The melancholy days have come, the sad
dest Of the year,-and have gone. Thirty
days Of this sometimes pleasant month haye
gone without leaving many pleasant memoir
als Of their pleasant days, A subscriber at
our elbow WAC lives in neighboring town
says that Il has showed on twoniy-four differ
ent days and yet the sleighing II only "from
fair 10 mddling"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04

w Vermont ought to be ashamed Of her
self for appointing Thanksgiving" on n day
different from the other New England states.
Take away the democrats, and some very
good horses they have up there, and the state
wouldn't be worth planting Troy, a. y,
BUdget.
We can't say as TO the horses, but certain
" il all the democrats" ere taken out Of
Vermont they would hardly be missed, so
far as numbc are concerned. We wonder
il our ncighhor ever read in coinexion with
Vermont democracy, the fable Of the fly that
set upon an Ox's horn Trey Times.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
LOCAL AND STATE,
sn,y ossr,-Im psriaarNsHss.

Cssuty CsaFi--IAPsrtaar Nstiess
The December term Of Court begins 10
session here IN less than two weeks. Every
subscriber in THE County viii be here some
time during thu session, or have chance 10
send by some Of bis neighborG We hope
they will oil bear In mind the last command
mont" Remember hs Printer"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
AGenta for The caledonian.

~ Ia any u the above, Or 10 other towns,
payments may be made, when more convenient,
60 NE Postmssteu thereof, OF the amount mAJ
be sent directly 10 this Office but We must lnsis'
on settlements every year
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04

RAScNrTY PUNISHED Every member of
the Wisconsin Legislative or Executive de-
partment who was party TO the infamous
land bribery in that State, and who offered
himself as a candidate for office at the recent
State election, was defeated, with one excep-
ton, although in many instances they were
wealthy aud influential citizcna
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04

" The Cincinnati Enquirer relates in =,
thrilling manner the discovery in that oit,,oJ
a Woman and seven children in All old diiipi,.
dated stable. When found they were stretch,
ed on some damp and moudy straw, seek.
ing warmth by contact with but single gar.
ment, aud that Of the thiunest texture. In a,
corner was seated n woman
Clothed in unwomanly rags"
Huddling to her bosom n child apparently
about two months old, and vainly c1ldhavuV-
ing to give sustenance, but it drew nothing
ont blood from her exhausted breasts. The
mother was an American, ana traces ofbeOuiy
and. intelligence still. fingered around her.
worn and hoggard features. She had hecn.
well raised, and had seen better days, much
better-she could not have seen worse-dsyv
and until period after her marriage had
known no want. But her husband yielded
to an appetite for liquor, became first drunk
ard, then sot and finally abandoned her.
The family were promptly and properly cared
for by the city authorities.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04

to- If you want to, keep poor, buy two
glasses of ale each day. amounting at the end
of the year to $500 smoke three cigars,
55.75 keep a big, lazy dog, 1900; cat, 81 }
in all, the snug sum Of 81 1923
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-04
CDr GGIFUoHtaW.
BY o. NJ. STONE & 60.
st. Johnsbury, Dec. A, 1863.

Commencement solicit r0iHHfary sem
nom all parts n the country upon
matters n interest. ~ Items " Ne'ss, Ia par
trular. will be- thankfully received.