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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-09-29
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Many people like newspapers, but few pre-
serve them, yet the most interesting reading
imaginable is file Of old newspapers. 1t
brings up the very age, with all its hustle
and everyday affairs, and marks its genius
and its spirit more than the most iaborcd
description OF the historian, Who can take
up paper half a century back, without the
thought that almost every name there print
ed is now cut upon tomb-stonc at the head
Of an opitaph?
Jeremy Taylor says if youarc FOR pleasure,
marry YOU prize rosy health, marry. \
good wife is lleavcn's last best gin To nun
his angel Of mcrcN-miuistcr Of groecs innu-
mcrabc-his gcHi OF many Nirtucs-his cas-
kct of ijcwcls-her voice, his sweetest music
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-09-29
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-09-29


md kissed every ono Of thrir,ohiden. The
little Smiths never knew that their father
and mother haa ever BEEN undo strangers to
each other by legislative enactment
Meanvhi.e, and on the same night, Jonos
returned 10 his native town Burlington, /
bcIIe,o-and sought al once the fine black
eyes which he bad hoped shortly 20 call his
own, The wcity widow sat on the aufa, q
0bilr korrhIcf tied carrles.Iy about her
round white throat her black hair laid in sil-
ky waves against each rosy check,
divorce Is rbo word, cried Jones, aJfully
patliug her double chin, 'thc fact isihat, Eli-
IN, I'm nd Of chat cursed woman, and you
and lII bc married tonight know how 10
manage those scouudras % Trenton, A
champagne mpper-or was IL breakfast did
the business lor them, Put ON your bonnet
and lel us go 10 the prracber's at once, dear
cst"
The widow who was among widows as
peaches among apples, put on her bonnet
nud took Jouess arm, and
Just look how handsome il Is put on
parchment cried Jones, pulling out the doe
umcDt before her, 'hDrrs the law that soys
that jacob Jones and Ann Caroline Jones are
tao.
Putting her plump RIo,ed hand on bis
shoulder she did look az H.
90 dear sbr sMd, with hrr rosy l.ps, and
sank back, half miuQug on thc sofa,
90 blazcs" cried Jones, and sank beside
her Tu,ili0g ll1g r1tPTrrHWrut In hrs hrrd
'hcr.s iot Of happiness and champagne alI
gone toruiu"
twas hard olsr Instead Of being di.
N5rccd a1d at liberty 20 marry the widow,
Jacob Jones was simply by lhc legislature Of
New Jersey Incorporated into turnpike
company, and what made it vorsc, author
.za4 10 -IuG-i!aHs burlington 90 bristol
When you reflect that burlington and Bns-
tol arc located ju,t m5C apart on Opposite
sides Of tha Delaware r.y,r YOU viii obscr,,
,hc ,N,rcur hopg,,ssnr.s Of Jones' case.
IT., gli luo fault Of that turnpike man,
Who gave them lbc champagne ,uppcr-or
va, IL the brrlaCstT cried Jou,, 10 agony
lf thcld chartered me to turnpike from
pig's Run to Turapjn Hollow, tmisht have
borne Il, bUt TIC very idra Of building toro.
Observation-Disclosures q, R5Assol bears an alb
surliy on ihc face Of IT,
SO IL did,
And you iurdnorord said Eliza, tear
running down zach check
No" tbundrrrd Jones, crushing al. La,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-09-29

Hunter stop him. Just then tho sleigh
had got up the bin, and heard the whip
crack telling a. plain as / could speak lie
mans thoughts, Sow for q race, OLD Hunter
down 10 the house, Hunter spuug back in,
10 the path, and barked loudly and as the
horses came uP, be jumped zap, seized tHc
rcIus, and would not let go ill iIemau called
q hal,
"'What IS H. IIuulcr' Something must
be wrong What Is H. my good dogf Come
here and tell me-.
"lluutrr lcl go bis bold Of the horses,
jumped back 90 the sloigh, caught bold Of
llomaus hand pulling Of the miueu, and
away be ran bac, 10 where ! was, and com,
mcuccd barking furio4sIyi but heard moth
Ing, The effect upon me when / knew that !
was discovered by that faithful old dog, and
that he never would drsert me, or cease bio
efforts until hc obtained help, bad caused d
sYuoopc. Ny brother kuow that Hunter was
not at piay-lhat something serious was the
matu--aud hc Jumped out Of the sleigh and
ran after him,
"lu an almost incredible short space after
that, be- dashed up to tbe Kitchen door with
tbc sleigh upscltiug Wolher', wash tube, and
buckets, aud kctcs, 100 his hot haste, crying
1ut as hr '1it'i SO, Father mother help
h1p-ltcron is dead ar hc lit,i mc out
Of the sleigh, and Kicked open thc door, aud
banding bis burden into thr hands Of my e.
ripr, add slid. Take him-takc h,m, father
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-09-29


ordering him 90 appear immediately, aud sa5
swer TO the charge exhibited sgaiuft him tho
youth Dbgol ihe summons accompanied b.
his guardian and un intimate friend. Upon
their arrival 90 tHr scat Of Justice, thr accused
aud.7ho arc4srr were rauH9Urdi when the
magistrate b.urm o. tlr maa, Doc vas fearful
hs haI made fhe caatl, n.th uo otherwise
-iNau thnt nt r2iouIrE u0nry, and mlr L.m
take cllr howhe proceeded r,houup him
boz the most caruot anI pathetic manner M
beware of tho dudnl rmuof consequences
attending PERJURY
The man ,usiHci upon making oath Of
What hr had advanced the oath was admin
islered, and the business fully Investigated,
when the innocence Of The young gentleman
was established, ho having, Ly the most iu-
conuo'euablc evidence proved an al,LL Tho
infamous wretch, finding hs intention thus
frusiralc returned home much ehngrinod,
and meeting soon afterwards with ono Of hs
ucighbors, be declared list he had not
sworn 10 anything but lho truth, calling God
10 witness the same iu the most solemn man
ncr, and wished, If Il was not a. ho had said,
bis jaws might be locked, apd bis gush might
rot upon his bones when, terrible 10 relate!
his jaws were Instantly locked, and the use
Of tho faculty ho hod so awfully perverted
was denied him forever aud, after lingering
nearly fortnight, he expired in the greatest
ngogicr, his flesh literally rottng upon bis
bolrs!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-09-29
n captivo's Return.

From "Lcgcud' and Lyrics" Book Of
Verses hy Adelaide Anne Proctor )daufhlc
Of barry CornvalL'J a captive 10 Algior
had lcr wife AVID child brhiud him ho O..
capca, returns and dud, tMs'
., II was evening u late auiumu.
And tho gusiy wind blew rNiIl,
Autumn lpa,ra were falling round mc,
Aud the red suu lt thr hil
Slh-aud twenty Nrarf arn vanished.
Siurp thtu--l aW old and grey
But never told 60 pprlal
What saw until this day,
Shcwas seated by the drc,
la her arms tho held o. child,
Whispering baby words rarurHlur,
'. And then, looking up, thC swIIrf
smiled un him VINO stood hD.ldr htr-
on thr bitter truth was told,
lu her look of trusting llulu,s7,
had seen iur luok ul odd,
rut sho rose and turned ,ovsrd- mu
lrold and dumb waited hcrrJ
With thfipk 81 fear aud tpIiuI
And . white face uf despair.
llr had been Au ancient DnmIauu-
Not single word Wc said,
While wg p1frd upon each other
ilc the living ,hc dead
drew nearer, nearer Co bcr,
Aud took hrf trembling Hpuly.
Looking un her white Mcr, lnpsIuF
That her heart Wi Hht understand
an the love aud all the pity
That Wy IIpH refused tu Say
/ thank God uu thought save sorrow
Rose iu our crushed hearts 'hai Gay,
litter tclrr tr7t d..ulttr moment, ''
Bitter, bitter f01rs vr v,Uf
We thrUu broken h,1rie iHE.ih,r
While che baby smiled lr. .',H'
Tears hluur-uu word. were spoken
tin hc-tb hcr husband .H,d
That my huy N bad forgotten
The poor ohi,dl that Doe was dead
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-09-29
{ JOn PRfNTfNa,

Our Printing establishment Do Boz 'urttcr r0udi-
ti0H n0w than ever before, aud with Increased h-
branch NJ business. We krrp constantly 900 band
Paper and Card stock, aud Ire now prepared Ga
puut rostcrs llaudb,Ils, Programme, Auction
wedding Cards, hrY $50. nt short notice.
brdrTa by mad Will boz carefully attended tp, and
the work forwarded with despatch.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-09-29

Bios ts cold urhco with pleasure, uotwith-
standing the lrost in itwouIl skiu my lips.
] had still made no calculation, any more
than the misor, how was % use my treas
ure whom obtained II, because, Ike him, my
whole soul was absorbed iu iB pursuit
felt nothing noth.ug--saw nothing
but that ono bright spot upon the SNOW
that single treasure thhi ! should soon call
my own-that Of nll others the most
/ precious the only earthly treasure
worth possessing, Al length, ! vnsr,ady 90
take posscfson-rcady for the felicity "
once more Fraspiug the handle Of that keen
blade, and / extended my staff, aud slipped
the loop ! had formed Of lho limbs over thc
end Of the b,l'c, ] could have laughed or
cried with joy at the success Of my Plan
My mother exclaimed, OF thought do
not know which, shall fcc you once more.
Ny sisters, IeA,lI again clasp sou to my .ip,
and heart My htiIcr-my brother, you viii
not have 10 mourn me dead was happy
! have stated that lhc deep SNOW wac r,astrd
over with icc From the lrcn that imprj,4u-
,d nae, the ground descended rapidly i,r
dozen rods or marc, toa lrtir rrcrs My
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movement made toward twisting llr loop
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1859-09-29
Agenta for The Caledonlan.

~ IN any ~ uo above, or boo other town.
paymcnta may hc made, when moro rrufluIIui
10 thc PUftmaatrra thereof, Ur thr amount m1N
be- sent dircOtl CO. tbla Offices but wc mU.i luaiHf
ON Urttiemruta cNtri year
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20
OLD VIRGINIA.

An Illinois Sucker took great dislike
to foolish young Nirginian who was fel-
iow-pasScnger with hun on one Of the Mis-
sissippi steamboats, The Nirginian was
continually eon.bins his hair. brushing his
clothes. or dustinc his hoots-;o all If which
movements the Sucker took exceptions. as
being what he termed "a lee;le too darned
nice, by half" He finally drew no his
chair beside the Virginan and began
"Whar might You be from, stranger -
Il am from Virginia, sir, politely an
swered the gent
From old yirginny, sro,e ," says
the Sucker
Yes. sir, old Virginia. was tie reply.
"lou are pooty high mp in the pictures
thar. suppose !'
don't know what you mean by that
remark, sir
"Oh, nuthin," says the Sucker, q" bit
that you are desp'ratc rich aud have been
brought up right nice"
1t the information wi crafty yen. IN
any wav." saws the gent pa,ronizingly.
smoothing down lis hair. Il belong TO one
al the hr>i tamilles
Oh. IN course" answered the Sucker.
Well stranger, beiu' ~ YOU belong 20 the
turst I'll Just give you two Of the ,a'test
shoats in all Illinois ot you'll only find me
fellcr tba, belongs to one Of the second
/ Nrrcinny families
You want t. qIarrel with me sir. says
The Virgin an.
No, stranger. not an atom, answered
the Sucker. " but | never s-sd one ot the
second family, and Ia GIN su'hln 60 eit IA
sight at one # en-. know YOU are one
Of the furs,, cause look jns like John Ran
dolph"
This Modified the Nirginian-thc hint
Of a resemblance 10 the statesman was fiat
tcrirc to his feelings, and he accordingly
acknowledged relationship 70 the orator.
"ile, You know, descended from an In
Gin gal, focahontas.'
" You are right. SIT, answered the other
well, stranger" said the Sucker, DO
YOU know thar l. anuther queer thing allys
puzzles me, and it's this-l never seed a
Nlrginyn that did Ut claim TO bc either de
scended from an lngin, John Randolph, or
a niger.
We need not add that the Sucker rolled
off his chair-suddenly They were sep
arated until the Sucker got off at landing
near bis home. As ne stepped ashore he
caught sight of the Nirgnlan IN the upper
deck, aud hailed him y, once with
say, old Nirguny, remember-'wo
"a, shoa,S foy the first t,ll.r van find le.
longing 10 the second Nirginny family"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20

BIoKE Jan Our citizens were cobsid
eraby startled last Saturday morning ON
going TO the Jail, 10 End the prisoner Sny
der, who was committed 10 appear next term
Of the circuit court for the murder Of Miss
he bolts which fastened the hinges Of tue
door 1t is probable he was furnished the
ools with which TO made bis escape by
whom, the community are only left 10 con-
lecture Yet it IL said the nuts on the end
of the bolts fastening the hinges night have
been readily taken oG, with two pieces of
wood. While Newaygo county is content
with such a rat trap OF Jail it is sheer non
sence to think Of bringing any one to JUS
tee We want good substantial Jail one
out of which escape cannot be made other
wise than with a key then ia the event Of
prisoners making their escape, there will be
some chance to detect the abetter-Ne.
paygO RspWJiican
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20

Mas KILLrD-A ms1sncholly accident
occurred on Wednesday last IN the town of
CrotOn which resuiied in the death Of Mr.
James Allen a prominent citizen Of that
town. Mr. Allen was engaged III digging
well, and after having dug some 20 feet
through solld clay. where cuibipg war un-
necessary, be come TO white sand He con-
tinucd to dig IN the sahd some lG f. with
out curbing We beliyc from some indica-
tion Of caving he was induced TO commence
curbing but bad placed but few rounds.
when the whole thing caved in upon him.
burying him some l. feet in depth. BE.
fore as-istance could be procured, and the
poor man reached he bat been thus inter
red FOR some SIX hours lie died, in all
probability from sufiocation Immediately y
Ncwaygo Rep.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20
SALE OF STATE LANDS.
AUDITOR GENERALS OFFICE ,

LANSING, Mich, July /, 1859 !
AOICn hereby given, that lands -ltusteG 10
~ the county If INGHAM bid of TO the state for
Taxes Of 1887 and prevou year, and deserted state
wicn will be forwarded the nce of The Treas
-si county, sometime month, will be -od
At pubic tuction BY sst Treasurer he county seat
GA the hI-t Monday Of October next az the time and
place d.rgnaed for the ordinary Tax Sales. Il not pre-
vio G-ppsed Of a. this Once, sccortn. 10 law.
said statements contain u ds>-ripin Of each par
eel Of ssii ands, and may be application al III.
Office OF the County Treasurer.
In1- ruck oil 20 the state for taxes Of 1851 other
years, the Tax Sales October will be oter.
subject 10 the right of redepton prescribed by law
we'll 70 the right Of purchsse of ih State Bds this
Office PRIOR 10 the sale
DANIEL /. CASE. Auiitnr General
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20

SUICIDE. - Alfred Freeman, keeper Of
the international Hotel and Of Taylor ea-
loon, New York, cut his throat Thursday
He had been III for several days, and com
planned Of intense pain in his head. lie
did the fatal deed during the temporary alb
sepce Of his nurse. He was in very pros
porous circumstances and happy in his do
mestic relations The cause Of his self
murder is mystery
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20

HoERrD NURDEE-A young Frcnchman
named Duchamp, was one Of committee
Of three to present a gold watch To Rev
Nr. Lewis, Of Clifton, on Staten leland
They performed this duty sunday evening.
about 9 o'clock lie Lad eft a. associates
f5r home only miAa,- or two, when th.y
heard a cry Of murder DE- running to
him, iil,y fv'nii isiu" i!iuE on 'i.e e''oet,
with bis skull fractured lie lived until
Wednesday No trace u tie muFderers
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20
ANNUAL TAX SALES.

AUDITOR GENERALS OFFICE,
LANSING, Mich, Jgis LIST, 1859. !
GO much OF each of the follow ns cescrted tracts
- pare-'- OF Land situated in the county of Insham,
e in4uent for unpaid taxes for the mentioned be
"., viii be sufficient to pay the taxes interest ana
charges thereon, will b. sold bs the Treasurer Of SAID
comfy. the first Montsy ot October next, al such
public and cOBven ent place he shall Mason,
the county seat of said county, according tine
IN such case made a provide
DANIEL L. CASE, Auditor General.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20

REsICxED.-The Hon. Thomas 4 Hen
dricks has resigned his POSITION as Com
missioner Of the General Land Office, 70,
the purpose Of running for the ofiee Of
Governor Of Indiana, and bis resignation
has been accepted
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20

DEiTH cF THE OLDzsr PRINTER Col.
Saml Green died IN Hartford on tie 9Th,
aged 81 His father when Samuel was
born, bGblished the New London Gazette,
and he became parter il the business in
1890 lie continued to publish the paper
,tn,il IS2. si.ao --i..~L .....o In has lived
with his son, where be died
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20
New Firm

themselves together under the name Of the
Lansing Planning Mil Company, for the purpose
of manufacturing Sash, Blinds and Doors-al-o,
Planning and Matching all kinds Of lumber, and
filing all bills OF work for the entire finishing Of
houses, would respectfully invite the attention
OF all having business in our line, 10 give us &
call. as We are now prepared TO receive all or
der-. and do the work in the best possible man
ner. Shop opposite the Presbyterian church, OF
the river, Middle Town
c. c. DODGE.
JAMES JOHNS,
z. 4. BAILEY.
Lansing June T. '57 l63
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20

ilo8E ROBBERY A few nights since
tie house Of T. d. Ramsicil was entered
AID few articles taken Last night tie
house o. Mayor IL Hart. was entered by
means of turning the hoy which was on
the inside. with buglers piDcers, and a
quantity OF silver ware. and other articles
were stolen. Look weil to Your fa,,enings
oT keep orc eye open, about these days
especially naaht -idI,aa EIpos,tor.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20
NOT ICE.
INsHAA COUNTY TREASURES OFFICE,
MASAN AuniI.t al

INGHAN OOCNIf IEFAsI KEE : VFFINt, Z
MASON, August 10Th, 1893.
so MUCH OF the above lands, advertised bv
- the Auditor General for the tax Of ls5S and
previous wears, in the county of Ingham, as shall
remain unpaid on the 81 day Of October, A. D.
1859. will be offered At public sale on said day.
at nv Office, in the Court House, in the village
of Mason. Sales 10 commence at O'Clock A. "
and continue from day TO day until all are sold.
l.. WOODHOUSE, County Treasurer
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20

CONSCIENCE MosEy-From a document
Just issued by order of Parliment, it ap-
pears that in the year ending 3lst March
last, the sums RENTED 20 the Chancellor
Of the Exchequuer. as conscience mon
eT," amounted to E3,015 9s.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20
ROARDING HOUSE

MIR. JAMES r. CHILDS would respectfully
vi invite all persons wishing Board, by the
Dav or Week, 10 give him call, at the OHIO
HOUSE. on Washtenaw Street, opposite the
State House Square. Fine Rooms and Good
Board can be obtained on reasonable terms
Lansing, June Is, 1859. 2ls
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20
SUNDAY school Books.

THOSE wishing Sunday School books or peri
L odicals can be supplied on short notice, by
APPLYING 10 the subscriber, or his secretary
corner OF Capitol Avenue and Lapeer street
A. UPSON,
S. S. Nissionary.
lansing CITY Feb lS 1883
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-20

Tue LION AND THE Cock -CHAPTFR |.
Once upon time there was was a bad
fight between cock and lion, aud tie
cock few into the lions face and pecked
his eyes so that be could hardly see, and
scratched hi, nose SO that it lied badly
while the cock was so spry that the lion
could not catch him nor 81 him much
harm. But the other bcas.s were afraid
that # the cock should beat the lion be
might next beat them, and 80 some of them
helped him and at last they bea; the cock
and broke his spurs, and pulled out his fine
tail feathers. and bit OF hi comb. until he
was a sad bind 20 see.
Cn.prER II - Sometime aftcrward the
cocks spurs and tail feathers grew cut a.
gain. and bis comb grcw up and was as
fine as ever. So that il any of tie beast:
rrowled at him be few 81 them and laugh
them to 1T him alone onc day oue O
the beast, that had helped tho l;on hca
him 90 saucv and tho crE gaye him
good drubbing. and drove hiuI back III,
his dcu, aud ct LIS dinner from him au'
ate it himself; bus the bon never one
came near to help Jho beast thai bad helpe
, him. Then the cock turned around - g
. back TO bis roost, AM o., be stretched hiul
] self ~ and held up Lis head 10 crow. i
! saw tie lion, whose lair vas Just bayou
, the cock roo,;. aud tie ion was sbakin
: and trembling, and every body saw tLat b
= was in mortal terror f5r fear that the c5c
n wa. Just then coming to tight LIN again
when the other beasts might bot care |
come and help him as they did before. b.
the cock after laughing frnT" COR m %
took pity OF him and did lot crow, b
went quietly home about bis business.
l. Now all you little boys, don't you thin
= that U-aterloo IS dUengcd-B0ston Pos