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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03
Sharp Work.

Mr. Jeremy White, one of Oliver Crom-
wells domestic chaplains, was so ambitious
as to make his addresses to Cromwei's young
est daughter, the Lady Frances. The Young
lady did not discourage him; but in SO rels-
ious court this gallantry could not be car
ried on without being discovered. The Pro-
tector was told Of it, and was much concern
ed thereat he ordered the person who told
him to keep strict lookout, promising if he
could give him a"y positive proofs he should
be we'll rewarded.
The spy followed his business so CLOSELY
that in little while he dosged Jerry White
las he was generally called) to the lady's
chamber, and ran Immediately to the Protec
tor, to acquaint him that they were together
Oliver, in rage, repaired to the chamber,
and going in hastily, found Jerry on his
knees, either kissing the lady's hand, or hav-
ing kissed it. Cromwell in fury asked what
was the meaning of that posture before his
daughter.
White, with great presence of mind, said /:
"May it please your highness.I have a long
time courted that young gen,lewoman. my
lady's woman, and cannot prevail; l was
therefore praying her lad!ship to intercede
for me-"
The Protector, turning to the young wo-
man, exclaimed
"What is the meaning Of this, hussy why
do you refuse Mr.. White the honor he would
do you? He is my friend, and expect you
would treat him as such"
My ady's woman, with very low cartsey.
replied, If Mr.. White intends me that hon
or | shall not be asains, him."
"Sayst thou 50, my lass ~ cried Cromwell.
Call Goodwin this business shall be done
before | 30 out of the room"
Mr.. White had gone too far to retreat; his
brother parson came, and Jerry aud the la
dys woman were married in the presence of
the Protector, who gave her $500, which.
with the money she had saved, made White
easy IN his circumstances, except that he
never loved his wife, nor she him, although
they lived together nearly fifty years.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03

HYGIENE VIEW OF SKArlNG.-Dr. Hall in
his HYGIENE Monitor, says skating cannot
be too highly extoled as an amusement. pro-
vided one is sufficiently protected from the
inclemency Of the weather by suitable cloth
ing, and is cautious, in making first efforts
for the season, not to overtask one strength
He remarks, it becomes necessary, when
standing or moving on skates. that the bal
ance of the perpendicular position of the
body be at all times maintained; hence eve
ry muscle and nerve connected with the spine
and brain is brought into requisition it is
this which renders this peculiar exercise so
highly beneficial to the young. 1t promotes
the growth of every muscle, lubrica,es the
joints, increases the circulation BY equali-
zing it throug hout the body and limbs, and
virtually imparts new life to the nervous sys-
tenn, derived from the pure an6 bracing at
mosphere which is highly charged with oxy-
gen and electricity. Skating for invalids
ought TO be at short intervals. and the exer-
else cannot fail to be congenial and highly
beneficial
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03

GENEROUS. In ore of the towns of
neighboring State, where it is the custom of
the district school teacher to 'ooard round,'
the following incident occurred. and is vouch-
ed for by high authority:
A year or two ago, an allotment being
made III the usual manner for the benefit of
the school mistress, it happened ,ha, the pro-
portion of one man was just two days ard
half The teacher sat down to dinner ON the
third ,lay and was beginning to eat, when the
mau Of the house addressed her as follows:
"Mademe, suppose your boarding time IS
out when you have eaten half dinner. but
as do no, want to be mean, YOU may eat,
if YOU choose, about as much as usual"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03
Engagement Between the Minnesota and
the Mississippi, Almost.

A thrilling incident of kind rarely expe-
rienced in these times of national peace oc-
Cured an board the L. S. steamer Mississ-
Japan. On the 7th of October, 1858, the
frigate arrived off the entrance of the harbor
Of Nagasaki. Before leaving Hakodadi, in
telligence had been received of the difficult
ties between this country and Englsnd, grow
ing out of the course of the English cruisers
in boarding American ships in the Cult, and,
so strongly convinced were the officers of the
Mississippi that war existed between the two
nations, every preparation was made to meet
the ships of the enemy, supposins any might
be lurking about the harbor of Nagasaki, a.
waiting their approach. They did not mean
to be caught as the Mississippi was in the
war of 1912.
At nine o'clock in the forenoon, sail was
discovered standing out Of the harbor, in
fighting trim, under topsails and jib-rln-
ming before the wind. The strange sail was
at once conjectured to be an English friga,e
standing out to give battle, and in moment
all was commotion on board the Mississippi.
The crew were called to quarters, the guns
were cast loose, loaded with round shot and
she'll, and trained upon the supposed enemy !;
the boarders were armed with pistols and cut
lasses; the decks were covered with sand, to
drink up the blood of the dying cots were
brought up to receive the wounded, and the
surgeons were in readiness to operate, in case
their services were required. Powder boys
ran hilher and thither, and everything bore IA
warlike appearance.
The strange sail, much larger ship than
the Mississippi, approached rapidly. Every
man stood by his gun. The lock strings
were drawn taut, and the men awaited in
brea:hess silence the approach Of the stran-
ger, determined, if she was bsliigercnt, to
give her one broadside at least. The tiag of
the approaching vessel being concealed be-
hind her tcpsails, it could not he made out,
but as she neared the port bow of the Miss
issippi, it was found to be the stars and
stripes! Every one drew a long breath But
just then the flag was hauled down, which
induced the fear that the stranger had played
j ruse de guerre upon the Mississippi, in Or
der to take her Every man again >prang to
his gun, obedient to the order-"Irain The
guns upon her." But the American flag was
again ran up, and il was soon discovered that
the vessel was the L. S. steamship Minneso-
ia, bound for home. From her they learned
that the expected war had all ended in smoke.
The reatreat was beat, the mag gAziues were
closed, and after interchansing greetings, the
trigate stood on for her anchorage at Nayas-
aki. Dos. Jour.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03
4 Challenge Properly T.ea.ed.

After the battle Of Preston Pans, a witty
Scotch iirheT amused himself by writing a
humorous ballad upon it, which so s,any Or.
OF the English officers VINO had behaved y.rv
badly Oh The occasion. that he seat tn. r0e,
4 challenge I" Rect him at II for no,isi
combat. 1h. second found the farmer busy
Nl'h his dung-iork. 10 whom he delivered
;he challenge Q. the rcdoubtable nero. Tnr
5oo"-hnnored farmer, turning towards him.
with his agricultural implement, in his hand,
said.
"Oans ava back 10 Me,ter Smith, and tell
him hae nae time to come TO Ito give
HIM satisfaction, but that if he likes to cor1e
mere. Ill just 10 as he did-Ill run ri.l.,
AVA
Ii would be well if many bullying. c.w-
ardiy challenger we're treated in q Ain ...r
masaer.-Eas.on Baptis..
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03

E Mr.. Irving himself once saw General
Washington. He said there was some ceIe-
bration going on in the city of New York,
and the General was there to participate in
the ceremony. "My nurse" continued Mr..
Irving, "a good Scotch woman, was very anx-
ious for me to see him, and held me up in
her arms as he rode past. This, however,
did not satisfy her so, the next day, when
walking with me in Broadway, she espi.d
him in shop; she seized my hand, and
darting in, exclaimed in her bland Scotch -
Please your Exceilency, here's BARN that's
called after ye! General Washington then
turned his benevoleu, face full upon me.
smiled, laid lis hand upon my head, and
gave me his blessing, which," added MIR. IT.
wing earnestly, Il have reason to believe has
attended me through life. was but five
years old, yet l can feel that hand even now"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03
9ittle-
Knick.knach from Vanity Fair.

A Physician Rule of Observation-Disclosures
under monument.
A Prophecy for James Buchanan-March
fo(u)rth.
Marshal Rynders' Course-Sineu-ous.
Our Advice about Lotteries speak
to the man at the Wheel
Father Of the Cereals-Pop corn.
What the Hive said to the Bear-Let me
bee.
The First Man who Jumped to Conclu-
sion-Sam Patch
Dyer Revenge--Sprinklirg your enemy
with Prussian blue.
The Northern dry goods dealers prescribed
by the South have all taken to quoting
Hamlet" They mournfully cry out, List .
o List ~
An Overworked Glass. Merchant in the
retail dry goods line to ha>hy clerk-"So
you would like to engage with US, eh ?
Wen, now, what department do YOU usually
fillo"
Counter jumper-"I-al,-stand at the
door and smile"
The Man who always has "Brick in his
Hat"-H. Clay Pate.
YE FRUITS OF ipYIL-NESS.
Dedicated to 4. 1ennyson, Esq.
Ten pounds lme' o Poet Laureate lucky,
Thy Publishers were either pluckcd or plucky,
10 buy thine "Idyll" rhimcs with pounds for
pence.
Ten grains Of sterling gold to one of sense"
Ship Music-The strain of its timbers.
City Hardwa:e-Tax.
General Stagnation-The nation presided
over by an old Buck.
A Fools Maxim-Absurdity is the spice
of life.
y Question for Tailors-How is it tia,
lasting buttons have to lie renewed so very
often?
One Of the Anti-Slavery Strongholds-A
Garrison.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03
Selefted 2oetrll.
From the Louisville Journal.
81 Bring Thee q Garland.0

bring thee garland, oh diamond eyed maid,
Its sweet scented buds in thy dark locks braid ;
Love cherished each bloom. with sigh and a
tear,
And the sigh and the tear
Will but make them more dear
And lend them new charms for each swift winged
year.
/ fill thee goblet-'tis the hearts purest wine,
Loves fondest libation. rich, ripe and divine,
Dipped up from the fountain that flows in the
skies,
Whose roseate streaming
Is bright in its cleaning,
AS the love stars that shine in the heaven of
thine eyes.
bring thee song-and though humble the
strain
Love oreathes in each note of the burning re-
frain,
And oh that its tones were as wild and as
sweet
AS the music of fountains,
or homes on the mountains,
Or the songs which thy lips in thy warblings re-
peat.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03

Two Or three nights since young couple
were married in Rochester. The bride was
a very beautiful girl, and had quite as beau
tiful sister who was unmarried. After the
two had been made one, the reverend unitor
of hearts and souls kneeled down, and pray
ing fervently, entreated the richest blessings
upon the surviving sister.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03

LETTER TO DR.. CoCHRAN.-Dear Doctor,
Il have asked Mrs. Cochran and Mrs. Liv-
ingstoh to dine with me tomorrow but am
not in honor bound to apprise them Of
their fare? AS | hate deception, even where
the imagination only is concerned, will l,
is needless to premise that my table is large
enough TO hold the ladies. Of this ,hcv had
ocular proof yesterday. To say how it is US
ually covered is rather more essential; and
this shall be the purport Of my letter. Since
our arrival at this happy spot, We have mad
ham. sometimes shoulder of bacon, to grace
the head Of the table piece of reast beef
adorrs the foot and a dish of beans, or
greens, almost imperceptible, decorates the
centre. When the cook has mind to cut
figure, which presume will be the case to-
morrow. we have two beef-steak pies, or
dishes Of crabs, in addition, on on each side
of the centre dish. dividing the space and re.
ducIng the distance between dish and dish TO
about six feet, which, without them, would
be nearly twelve feet apart Of late he has
had the surprising sagacity to discover ,ha.
apples will make pies; and i, is question if,
in the violence of his efforts, We do not &c,
one Of apples, instead of having both of
beef-steaks. If the ladies can put up with
such entertainment, and will submit to par
take of it On plates once tin but nou iron,
mot become SO by the labor of scouring,)
shall be happy to see them; and am, dear
doctor, yours, ETC., GEO. WASHINGTON.
4Hount Vernon and its dissertations.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03

groom, with many protestations of enduring
love, and sundry tender adieus, took TEN.
porary leave Of his newly made bride, while
he went up the street to attend to some bu-
siness affairs. Business despatched, the
bridegroom prepared to return to the arms
ofhis lovely wife. when, on comparing watch.
rs with friend, he discovered to his great
dismay that his timekeeper had played him
false and was half an hour behind time HI
darted off through the streets like rocket,
his coat tails streaming in the wind, and made
remarkably quick time to the steamboat
wharf, but, alas, only in season to see the
boat moving of and an impossible gulf be-
tween him and the dearest object of his af-
fections.
At this moment of despair sympathizing
friend dropped in his ear a word about the
virtues Of the telegraph. Acting upon this
seasonable advice, he rushed to the telegraph
Office, and notwithstanding his wild gesticu-
lations and incoherent ordinations, the in
telligent operator OWNED his wishes, and i'm
mediately ly transmitted a message to Newport,
to be delivered on board the boat on her ar
rival there. The message was directed to
his loving, but forsaken bride. and requested
her to stop at Newport, at the house of re-
lative there, and he would join her as soon
as the Aeetest of steeds could bear him thith-
er. The bride received it on board the boat,
left the steamer and was soon after Joined
by her loving spouse at the house of her
friends. The next evening the pair made a
second, and We hope successful attempt to
reach New York on their way to St. Louis.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03

RRIS I.YNDS.
BLACKSMITH AND CARRIAGE MAKER,
Water street. Peaeham, Vt. rs
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03

Geo. e. Il Geo. W. CAHUON,
Al UkNEYS & COUNSELLORS AT LAW
w., AND SOLICITORS IN CIlANCEkY,
AND FIRE INSURANCE AGLNTS, LYNDON, VT.
''ey Viii attend Courts in Caledonia, Orleans
80 LsSeX Counties
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TIL e CALEDONIAN
PUBLISHED BY
q. M. STONE a, co
Sr.JOHNSBCRY, VT

TERMS.-One copy per annum, Al.5O
If not paid within the wear 5000
UT No paper discontinued till all arrcarapts S
are paid, excep, at the option Of the publishes.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03
w M. W. CIR

Al IOhNEl 4 COUNSELLOR All LAW,
L'''Vt II MASSFIELD's BCILDIsC, BARTON, NEKMeAI
80 a''thd is CUL - III Orleans aid CaeIUlia Counties
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03
MILLER & TRULL.
IRA l.. NIcCLARY,

0e'e' i! al kinds o DRY GOODS. BOOTS / SHOES.
Feaotaui Corner. Vermont
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03

r.. j. G DARLHNG & Co,
-'l HING. DRYr G0gnR a GROCERIES
Lrnenburgh, tGOo ont.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03
Nruoom GUsinrss Cards.

LYNDON HOUSE, Lyndon, Vt.
ia linz. Propris VI. Pa ruI,s of he House con-
:" ana lruni he Depo 1ree. hUises aid Carriages
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-03-03

ALDRlCH Il UNDERWOOD,
4 .nufac,urels and Dealers in FURNITURE
Railroad street.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-03
Census of New York city.

By an estimate made by Marshal Ryn-
dcrs, based upon the partial returns from
some of the Census Districts, the popula-
tion of New York will reach S62,257. In
1855 the population was 629,8lo. That
Of Brooklyn will roach over 100000; Of
Jersey City and Hohoken, at least 10000,
making total of 100000.
The territory covered by these four cities
is not as large as that covered by London
or Paris. Consequently in comparing the
sizes Of these cities, would not be more than
fair to include Brooklyn, Jersey City, and
Hnboken in the population of New York.
Taking this view of tho case our Empire
City is as large as tho city of Paris, which
has population of 100000. Conse-
duently il will not be but short time he.
fore America will have the second city in
the civilized world in point Of population
and wealth.. If New York should increase
one. half as fast tho next thirty years, as
she did tho last thirty, she will outstrip Lon
don, and become tho Empire City of the
World.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-03


The Douglas State Central Committee
met at Columbus on tho 25th inst, and
passed the following begging resolution:
RESOLVED, That The defeat Of Abraham
Lincoln and the Republican party, is an
object Of paramount importance for the wei
fare Of the country and the safety Of the
Union; and to effect that we cordially in
yite the cooperation Of all men without
distinction Of party, who are opposed to
giving tho twenty-three electoral votes Of
Ohio 10 Lincoln and the sectional party by
which he was nominated"
Help help ! is tho constant cry which
is extorted from them in their extremity
They ask not the help Of those who agree
with them in sentiment, but like the hope
less old maid who prayed for a husband
"anyLody, anybody" is their cry. Let
them cry till the crack Of doom and they
will not get help enough to accomplish the
desired object Sandusky City Register
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-03
In n Nutshell.

Somebody, VIC know not who, does up
the Democratic notion of popular sover-
eighty" as now held up to in this wise -
The Supreme Court first, the President next
Congress next, and the people last 1t is
not expected that the Supreme Court would
leave n remnant Of power with the people
Of Territory, but, if they did the President
could strangle 1t by the appointing power
and if that should fail in some little minu.
tia, Congress would take care that nothing
got To the people, The whole scheme is
an infamous and intended fraud upon the
peonle.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-03
Tnn Smart.

We arc fearful of rush of blood to the
head in the case Of our friends Of tho Otta-
wa Democrat. They exhibit too many
signs ofcxccssive mental activity. and ought,
each Of them, to wear ice in tho crown of
the hat until all danger is past. Insanity
may have already intervcned, or they would
have learned before they got funny over the
matter, that tho Africans sold at New Or
leans and supposed to have been "a part of
those who died at Key West" were thought
to have died temporarily only, from the use
ofchoroform, and to have been afterwards
rcsurrccted for the New Orleans market
This knowledge would have saved them
some severe labor Register.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-03
Tho Plain Dealer few days since. nr

The Plain Dealer few days since, an
nounced with great flourish of trumpets that
the Rev. Jedediah Burchard, tho great re-
vivalist, had 'come out for Douglas.
A correspondent of the Utica Heraidsays
that he had conversation with Mr.. Bur-
chard, and the Rev. gentleman at that inter-
view said the story is false.
He furthermore gratuitously said that he
had no confidence whatever in the political
honesty Of the Little Giant, who, to use the
Reverends own words, "had since his first
advocacy of the repeal of the Missouri Com
promise, been guilty of greater sins, and the
cause of deeper iniquiiies than Jerohoam
of old, when he presided over the children
of Israel"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-03
Political Enigma.

am composed ofl3 letters:
My IL, 10, 2, 4, IL is what the Demo
Gratis cannot do.
My 10, o, 8, IL is all that the Demo
Gratis have.
My p, 8, 4, 8, 9 is what "Old Abe
will be.
Nv 8, 9, 10 is what Mr.. Hamlin is.
Ny /, 2, 8, I is what the Democratic
party is composed Of.
My 2, l3, l9 is what the Democrats are
My whole is one of the great European
Monarchs. 2.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-03

A large and enthusiastic meeting of the
German Republicans of the 18th Ward
was held last night at Thesis Hall, No. so
Avenue A, for the purpose Of erecting n
Lincoln and Hamlin banner, which, fol
size, is unsurpassed in tho city. Op one
side nrc inscribed the names Of the Repub.
lcan candidates for President and Vice
President in German, with the motto, "Frec
Labor, Free Speech, and Free Territory
with representation of Lincoln splitting
rails. On the reverse are the names and
motto in English.-N Y. Tribune 26th.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-03

Tho Democracy in California arc as hope
lessly divided as in the Atlantic States.-
On the other hand the Republicans are unit
ed, active and full of hope. California will
poll heavy vote for Lincoln. Tho Repub-
licans met in State convention on the 2lst
inst, and nominated an excellent electoral
ticket, consisting of Charles A. Washburn,
VIM. H. Weeks, Charles A. Tuttle, and
Antonia Maria Pico The Convention was
we'll attended, and the best feeling prevail.
ed, The Republicans are thoroughly organ.
ed throughout the State.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-03

Coming over to Lincoln is now tho fash
ion. We will note few recent instances.
o. E. Kellogg, Esq, of Huron county, has
left the pro slavery democracy and taken
the stump for "Honcst Oil Abe" John
R. Detwiller, of Madison, Wis, who was
prominently spoken of by the democrats for
Clerk of Board of Supervisors, and who was
a hard hell democrat, was changed 10 r., =
publican by reading the proceedings of the
democratic Baltimore Convention. So he
states in tho Madison Journal.
A few days ago, Mr.. c. Van Week, an
influential Democrat of Macomb county, ILL.,,
gave in his adhesion to Lincoln and liberty.
His example has been followed by Mr..
Blass, Esq, one of the oldest lawyers Of Nc.
Donough county, and by Judge Mayburgh,
formerly Circuit Judge of his judicial dis.
trict, both Dougles democrats, and by many
others of the "same sort."- Chicago Press
The attentive reader of the telegraphiC
dispatches cannot fail to have noted the
large number of ratifcations, gatherings
meetings, and demonstrations Of one kind
and another that are daily reported from
all parts Of the country in favor of Douglas
and democracy. Democratic paper.
And the most inattentive reader cannot
have failed TO note that these large and On,
thusiastic Douglas demonstrations are re.
ported nowhere else exceptiu paid telegraph
ic dispatches.
Tho Movntaineer, published at Great
Salt Lake City, comments on tho census
taker Of that region, and thinks he is med
dlesome and insolent when he undertake.
to ascertain how many wives there are il
each family.
Another Post Master has gone the way
of-Fowler. The knight of tho stamps Al
New Orleans has decamped, taking with
him $4,000 of Uncle Sans hard earnings
1t is said that Dan. Marble, we'll known
to all theatre goers was to have had hen,
eft the night he died. The bill read a;
follows: "Beneft and last appearance Of
Dan. Marble. This evening will be pre-
sented Cure for the Cholerar" Poor Dan
died Of obolega 90 tbs same plight.