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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05
4 New Method of Divorce.

In Berne, they have a novel method of
dealing with matrimonial disputants. Di-
vorces are. freely granted; but first the ap-
plica1is m9st 90 through the following test /:
A small room was prepared, in which hus-
band and wife were put-the door being then
closed, to remain for SIX weeks, except it
should be Set in motion at the urgent and
united request of the welded pair. There
were in the room one stool, one plate, one
spoon, unity of all the requisites, and the
solitary bed was of such dimensions that, If
they choose TO use il together, they must lie
very close. OF one thing, and one only,
there was duplicate; and that was a little
treatise on the duties of husbands and wives
toward each other. No visitor was permit
ted TO so ne-r them; and they had only q
glimpse Al Intervals of the grim face of the
lanitor as he pushed their food through q
hole in the door, The bishop states that the
test was attended with the most wholesome
results. In most cases, the parties were ex-
cellent friends in few days; and very few
could stand out for more than q fortnight
Another Very gratifying circumstance was,
that they had scarcely on record a case in
which a second application was made by per
SONS who had already gone through the or
deal--BiSiep Burnt
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05

mouth, the enamel is the only portion of il
exposed TO view. 1t serves to cover and pro-
tect the dentine. Ii is composed of 80 parts
mineral, l9I of which are lime), to i part
animal matter, and Is the hardest Of al
structures in the animal economy.
With this statement of the composition ot
the teeth. the reader Will more readily appre-
ciate the correctness of the conclusion, when
We say that AL good dentists, and writers
upon this subject, low consider carries o.
the teeth to be the result OF external corro-
sive agents, acting upon and dissolving, or
eating ont, the earthly portion of their strue'
ture.
These agents consist mainly of acids, ia
ken into the mouth as medicieal agents, or
for pleasme-or originating in a viiiated
state of the secretions of the mouth, result
ing from an impaired condition Of the gener-
al health-or from the decomposition of par
ticles of food lodged between and around the
teeth.
Such being the cause of decay, the means
necessary to be used to prevent ii, are appa-
rent. If the secretions of the mouth are Vi
t;a'ed, this condition should be corrected By
proper medical treatment of the general
health. The administration of medical agents
containing acids, should, if possible, be fol-
lowed BY cleansing of the teeth. and rims
ing of the mouth with a properly prepared
alkaline solution. But the great and almost
universal cause of the decay of teeth, IS want
of cleanliness. The teeth should be kept
clean absolutely clean-as a preventive of
their decay and loss, and of large bills with
Inc dentist
We do not mean TO say that attention TO
these matters will in all cases secure exemp-
tion from decay. For, as people must eat
and drink, and in seasons of sickness or dis
ability, take substances into their mouths in
FURIOUS 10 the teeth, and as some have defec-
tive or lmperfrctly organized teeth, il would
tie impossible in every case TO prevent, en-
tirely. decay at certain vulnerable points
Still. It Is true, that prompt and careful al
teniion TO cleansing the teeth after each
meal, Or as often as anything deleterious is
taken into the mouth, would go far, in most
cases, to secure freedom from decay. and
indemnity against their loss.
We shall endeayor hereafter to point out
10 our readers the means necessary 70 be
used to keep the teeth clean, and also why it
Is that some teeth are more liable TO decay
than others.-Dentdl Journal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05
Great Haul of Blockade Runners.

The navy department is advised that the
steamer X. r. Cuyler on the 9th instant can
tured of Mobile, while attempting 10 run
the blockade, the steamer Eugene. She j.
new side wheel vessel, very fast, loo tons
burden, and Was fitted out in New York sav-
eral weeks since. She sailed thence for Hs-
Tana via Nassau for the purpose. I, wa
supposed, Of loading with arms and smuni-
hon.
The supply steamer Union. while on her
Way to New York, captured the English
steamer Llnnet, with an assorted oontrabani
cargo.
The sunboai Kanawah. on the lst instant,
captured the steamer Dart, while trying 10
run the blockade of Mobile with an assorted
cargo The sane vessel captured the steam
er Clara on the 2jih nit.
The L. S schooner Richard Braman cap-
tured the schooner Nymph al Pas Cabello.
Texas, on the I'D ult. She was loaded with
coffee, medicines, dry goods, shoes, &c.
The sloops AngelIne, Emeline, and the
schooner Maria Bishop, all from Charleston
for Nassau, with cotton were captured on the
10th and 18th insts.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05
The True Soldiers ENemplar.

al send you,' wrote Nelson, I" my plan of
attack, but it is to place you perfectly at ease
respecting my intentions, and TO give full
scope to your judgment for carrying them
into effect We can, nv dear Coll, have no
little jzslou. les. Wehave'only one great objee
in view; that of annihilating our enemies,
and getting glorious peace for our country" !"
These words of a British Admiral, almost
sixty years ago, might have been said, ought
to be felt, by every Federal General, this
blessed evening. But hear the rest
Colingwood, before the battle of Trafalgar,
had come on board the " Victory" TO hold q
final conference.
Coll" said Nelson, "where is your
captain? ?"
The fact is" answered Collingwood, ave
are not on good terms with each other"
"Terms exclaimed Nelson; mot on
good terms with each other III soon arrange
that"
Accordingly boat was dispatched to the
Royal Sovereign" and the Captain was
brought on board the Victory" As soon
as he reached the deck, Nelson led him TO
COllingwood.
"LOok," said Nelson, yOndsr IS the enc
my"
"Yes," they both replied"
We'll" he added, shake hands like
Englishmen."
Need We say those two men had no
mics that day but France and Spain? May
We say, that the soldiers of our eighteen
Federal armies should only need to look in
rebels face to be brothers-in-arms, self
earnest, ardent every one?
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05
General Stoughton.

/ We have seen it stated in several papers
of late that Gen Stoughton is again to have
a command in the army. 1t is said that he
is exculpated by the commander Of the de-
partment in which he was serving of all
blame in the unfortunate occurrence Of his
capture. If he was not In fault We have the
right to ask ,rho was, and to demand that
the culprlt, whoever he Le, shall be made
known and receive the deserved punishment.
That somebody was to blame is too evident
to admit Of question. Let us know who
it was. But We can hardly believe that Gen
Stoughton is free from blame. lie ought TO
have known better than to have exposed
himself as he did Moreover he was re-
minded of his danger, not only by men in
the military service, hut also by civilians
He was told that some night the enemy
would come along and "gobble him up"
But he gave no heed TO these warnings. And
as the case now stands, he not having been
confirmed as brigadier by the Senate, and
having lost the confidence and respect of
large portion of our troops, and considered
by many of the citizens of Vermont as un-
worthy to have command in the army, We
cannot believe that the war department will
will be so short-sighted and unwise as 10 re-
instate him-at least for the present.
We have men enough for all the brigadiers
tha; Vermont is entitled to, whose hearty de-
vo,ion to the cause has never been question
ed, whose military ability has been well test
ed, whose moral character and influence are
of the right stamp, whom the soldiers re-
spect, and in whom the people of Vermont
have confidence. Let those, and those only,
who have proved themselves worthy, be pro-
NOTED to places of responsibility AID trust
Justice to individuals demands this. and the
public good demands it. Let the powers
that be y see to it that Justice and the public
veal do lot suffer at their hands-BJarle-
b0rO Ph0RiT.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05
l. :. Sanitary Commission.
FROM THE SCENE OF BATTLE,

The dispatches from the head quarters of
the Sanitary Commission, call on US for
supplies of dried fruit, It'll asked to stop
them" VIII not Vermont remember this
especial want Of the temporary hospitals, near
the battlefield? The more costly edbl. are
furnished from the cities.
Another dispatch says, "Our whole stock
Of supplies will melt away in single day."
Let it be remembered that the National
Sanitary Commission is the only agency au-
thorzed by Government; the only agency
that can reach our men in the most critical
moment. that of actual battle, when wounded
men die for want Of stimulants, food and care.
Is there mother, wife or sister,-is there a
woman who is not ready to minister to the
necessities OF this fearful hour-who would
not rejoice TO cast the feathers weight that
may turn the balance for life Or death
All supplies now forwarded will, at once.
reach the scene OF suffering. Every individ-
ual will understand that our sufferers in
Virginia never can have too much done for
them. Compute the wants of one sick or
wounded man, and multiply the amount by
many hundreds, and then let the imaeina-
;ion add the aggregate of woes vet undeye.
loped be ween the Rappahannock and Rich
mond, and We shall realize the glorious work
in which We OF Vermont may have part.
SEMI boxes, &c, as freight, addressed
Brig. Gen DAVIS, Quartermaster General
Brsttleboro, Vt, f,r y. Z. W. A. A. They
will be forwarded without delay, at the ex.
pense of the State.
In behalf Of the y. T. Women's Branch
of the l. S. Sanitary Commission.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05
Scenes on the Battlefield.

From the supplemental correspondence Of the
Herald, descriptive of the battles near CLancel-
lorsville, we take the following
Many sad scenes were there witnessed
among those sufferers. for the nigh; had been
extremely cod. Among the SAD accidents oi
camp NAV be mentioned those OF Moses E.
Warren, the drummer boy. III company \.
20th Maine. On Wednesday. about noon.
he vas standing before the lire heating cotfts.
when. taking an old mushei. he < .mmrI.ctd
to poke the burning emberS together. wilen
the barrel exploded, shatier:ns boih hands.
lie was Immediately carried TO the hospital
and, after both hands had been ampuiated a,
the wrists and the bandageS applied. he re
covered from the stupor Of ca.Or0torm, and.
looking at the bandaged arms. s,oa.y RAISED!
them up and kissed them, saving al the same
time, " shall never drum anv more" lie
was quite a sprigh,ly LAD. about fifteen wears
of age. and great pet with his company.
WHO OBTAINED GENERAL FRENCH'> EIFiT.
Speaking of presentations reminds ME. "
as the President says, that shortly after the
Maryland campaign. Messrs Morell, Thomas
X Co. of Baltimore, forwarded to Gen French
magnificent rifle, to he presented to the
bravest man in his command Gen +. selected.
after the battle of fredericksburg, the color
bearer of the fourteenth Indiana regiment
who had bravely carried the colors through
out that battle, and by his coolness and in
trepidily earned high commentator. This
rifle has since been the idol Of the regiment
and would be defended with as much tenacty
as their flag.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05

Nal'andigham, showed some shrewdpess
when he appealed to time, instead of eterai-
ty.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05

Gen Hooker's disparagement of Genera
Mcclellan lays him open to good many
hard hits now. a wicked wag says his late
retreat furnishes d running commentary on
bis previous self-confdence.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05

-four may sell at fifty dollars barrel and yet
be plenty-From Union soldier taken
Prisoner at Fredericksburg.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05
A VERY PAINFUL SCENE.

At the general ospital on Mondl, SO
dier from Pennsylvania, who was severely
wounded-so much so as to be bevond re-
covery-was lying on the floor. When the
examining surgeon, DIR Dex,er, came along
and looked at the condition of the sufferer.
express his hopeless belief as to the recovery
of the man to his assistant. he raised his
head and said" Doctor. will | recover: is
there any hope for me for, if not, | want
you to kill me-" The surgeon tried to calm
him, and he appeared to drop into a doze.
In few moments he took revolver from
his pocket, placed it resting against his tenn
pie, and fired being so feeble he could not
hold it firmly, and the ball just glanced over
the skin without starting blood but the dis
charge blackened his face. The pistol was
Immediately taken from him, wheI he said
4" do not want to linger in pain without a
hope" In half an hour he was dead. Aad
SO we could go on relating many such cir
cumstances.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-05
IT WAS USED To ADVANTAGE.

On Sunday afternoon rebel sharpshooter
posted himself in tree. and commencing
firing at Col Carroll's headquarters. much TO
the discomfort of those about il. The Four
teenth Indiana rifle was sent for. and the
color sergeant made his appearance with his
trusty weapon, and advancing until ne could
get good " bead upon his man, took de
liberate aim and fired. The rebel tumhled
headlong from his perch, and General Car
rol was relieved from his annoyance.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Prayer by Rv. DR.. Minnegerode.
The SPEAKER sugges ed ira. as there was NJ quorum
yesterday call Of the House be made Fifty members
answered TO their names In fes minutes, others ap
peared when the House proceeded to business.
The SPEAKER announc the reception OF the fol-
loving memorial, received BY him from the Army OF
Tennessee:
Army OF TENNESSEE,
December 18th, 1868.
To the Congress of the Confederate States:
In the tx ng condition If affairs, it is Hoped your
Honorable Bodies will prdon the variance from custom
of addressing you from the army. IL ia done in no
spirit Of die aoD but under the conscientious convc
ton hat the necessities of the country demand the
voices and abors Of ALL and that delay for thirty
days. in enacing proper measures, may make present
disorders ipcurable, and the dangers OF the moment
onnipo.ent for our destruction.
In our opuios It is essential 10 retain, for the term
of during the war; without reorganization the troops
now 10 service to place ia service nmediately for the
same term all other white males between eighteen and
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30

THE LAST WoRDs OF A GocD WcMiS-The vile Of
Bishop in Eos died recently and being woman re-
markable for her pety and exceeucy character, Ter
last words we're expected 10 be full OF interest," AID 80
they we're. JUS before she expired the good woman
said 20 h,r attendants Remember 10 give the Bishop
bis warm soup every night"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30

Eve hundred and twenty millions would be crealed,
which would at once Withdraw 1t from circulation =
Every one would foresee the rap appreciation OF
the notte, aad there would be eager desire TO get
possession Of them, to pay off the liens, which wsud
be created by the compulsory loan bill.
Having disposed OF the currency, the next duty Of
Congress would be torase supplies to meet current
penses This should be done Iarty by tar, and partly
by loan The reduction in the currency would promptly
bring down TIE prices of everything needed by the
Government and thus materially lessen e expenses Of
Il war. Mr.. Memmirger thinks that with reformed
currency the annual expenses would not exceed 400
millions. Tais estimate seems to be reasonable.
The aggregate amount to be rascd tcr the next years
expenses will depend somewhat on the rae of interest
which may be allowed on the loan bonds. II six per
cent be the ra e. tho interest will be fraction ever
81 millions But 1t seems that In view Of the fact
that these bonds would be purchased with currency
which had very much depreciated the interest ought
not to exceed per cent, and probably or even
per cent. would be more just Those who have sold
their property at FIVE OF ten times the old prices Ough.
certainly be satisfied II they received half tie old
rate of interest.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30
RAPIDAN VALLEY LAND FOR SALE.

THE Farms Of DIR. w. Somervlle, s. w So
l. Eervpe and the undersigned, lying In the county Of ou
the Rspdan river someves Ford about miles
below Rspdan Station and within miles OF hitchs
ss,r the Orange and Alexandra Railroad and conairing
about ALL sails privately They viii
be sold together dyde They exteod ab 'ut three miles on
the river and the low suns wde They all lie together,
and originally The land well adapted 10 the
growth Of wheat corn, grass &C., and are well taken In
grass Plenty OF wood and There grit II, saw
mI oardng machine pastsr mill baeksmihs SHIP dwelling
house, ovese house, Ice house. barns stables &c on the
beautiful and proauve bodys Of laad In The State hs
couay around picturesque the and perfectly healthy
hne chance 10 offered 10 capitalists 10 Invest $500
For further particulars call on address
z. B. s0MERvILLE,
18th sire 4, south Of Gary,
dsci8-2sv8w Richmond, Va
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To secure t1ese bonds there sdoud be pledge OF en-
export duty all the productions OF our fields and for
ests Also of rect tax real aud personal property
U0ess the credit o! the Government is utterly extinct,
these guarantees viii certainly be sufficient 10 induce
capitalists to take the bonds. But they should not
must again be had to add ional taxation aud
second forced loan. Is would be better 10 Sc the
bonds at discount than 10 resort again to the
| e1pecieGt of further issue of treasury notes.
Since the above was written, have editorial
in the Wing, which urges tie immediate levy of tax
sufficient retire all the Treasury notes, and to subs
tute bank paper as currency.
The objections to this proposition are
| ls To retire all the Treasury notes would requ rs
every to surrender at once orethrd Of his entire
estate. When the Government il requiring heavy taxes
in the form of tithes, licenses commissions comes
&c. it would rather onerous TO require, In add
on the surrender Of onehrd Of the principal which
| yields those taxes.
I'd. |. would make small part of the Confederacy
pay the whole cost of the
3d. Il would throw the entire burhen on the present
generation who heavily taxed in blood and leave
| posterity exempt from any Part OF it,
4th If you withdraw all Treasury notes. you deprive
the country OF uniform currency, leaving sletcs TO
all toe Inconvenience OF thirteen local curre ces, OF
VIII oh the people would have no knowledge. 1t would
create rich harvest for brokers and shavers the
pense of the soldiers and others, who might have
sion to funds at places remo.e from the point where
/ the currency was issued.
| ON. Inc UOVerniuent WOulu DC TOO losfr 70 the
extent of IL millions annually that being the estia ated
annual interest on 200 millions of Treasury notes.
Oh H. blow, you reduce the property Of the
country third, how the future expenses Of the
war to be bcrneH VIII yeu not destroy the capacity
pay tie taxes which will be necessary in the further
pros culion OF the war;
T. Lastly, il is necessary 10 keep up the spirits OF the
people, to make them ready and willing to bear
be burthens OF the The demand for third OF
every mans estate, would cate general feeling OF
.nl1 IL alao
by the sudden reaction in the currency, thousands upon
thousands Of people would be depaupe:s. aud
her s5ns aud brothers, ard Others In the army, nd
look with little favor the further prosecution of the
war; which had already turned their fathers motherp
and others most dear them out Of house and home.
have observed in my farming operations that II
desire maui rals, must drive the wedge into the
log feather end foremost The proposition to lay tax
of 33t per cent lat in addition to the other aKes looks
very much like driving it in butt end foremost, and
would be productive OF the results. The people
are wiling TO contribute liberiy-.o bear al they can
bear, but they cannot do impossibilities. FARMER
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30
n-NOrIoE "a

The Manager dssrous adding rs e, besl leave q tsnde
The entire pats Thu-sday evening entvrtsnment 70 me
sea the hospitals In and around Redmond
New Years gin
RDOO open Al 81. Performances Win commence a. IkPr'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30

CAPTAINS Of Companies from Richmond
~ Who have furnished the COmTiee cf the Council With
La % arislesrsqied By th'ir pecive companies, WILL
possible detail msmber 10 receive UhAever Gay be read
FOR al trbuion. JAhks sJOfi,
drq9-St Chairman Committee.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30
DANCE a,

ne performance win comneaee Win
DUEL N rHE DARK.
In preparation the Dramatic RoSsnce Of the
TIE CORSI1AN BROTHERS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30

IRON and ait the lsJ day Of January, 1854
We shall resume the s-es n Real tate a. auciou Anc
Ten der Gu services fsats and the pubc gsnsr y
er9s 81 GODD.N q AtPERsON
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NOTICE..

WANTEn-A lady Of experience, who can
w cat we'll and have n Of e chi drsn, and M K
herself generally useful Of Oh home by applying &
the subscriber Recommendation l-ed starv ho-rsL
WA. h. BROOKE,
deq9 -oivs Lorttt5 Post once, EsseK CO Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30

nlVTD8ND-The President and Directors
IL Of The EXcH .NGE SANK o. VAGINA, Ct Nehnond
h.v sered dividend OF 81 per cent cu ofthe proats q h
nguon Tor the ak mouhs, suit ct 10 de0uolon OF
a. 9s-fsv w. p srROTHE2 Cash'r.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30

The legend upon which t1n piece IL Ounaeu o A0
loEirg me Fylog Du,o said 20 be Am,tsrd,m YES
1e nich more ago, sal ed from that porS the
mas 70 uae vandedecken, whose constant bast vas
thai he have MS oEa way IN spite o. the Once, on
doubling the CAPE they whole Day trying % We ther Table
Bay ne Wind increas ahead Of hm, and Yand~rdeeken
walking deck conaued swearing feelly just aer san
sci uas spok BY vessel Who a'ked he Old not Ia
tend 10 70 into bay THAI ah % which Fand-Id etsn re-
"a tSat oug be shou beat alb a. IN The dA
of neat Vandsrdecken did into Table bay, ana
belle Cd hsve urdvfgone the he des erateS dared
H, vesse S Ia the Cape Seas In ou
sather Il, LOG xsuat With every aeh o
canvas ST. styl< reah her hone, or 70 send de-
matches 10 relatl, q 1.her vessels.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30
RURAL RETIMEglENNT soHOOL.

A WELL EDUCATED Lady Tor Gentleman)
IA fully accomplished in Music and wrench, hAvnE tEo or
three hours 70 spare daily ether aid when e
would Viag devote 70 or pupils might md saa'se
tory engagement BY Addressing -. -
deS0-0 BOX iOo, hlehnonu = "
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30

C. s OF AMERICA,
WAR DEPARINENT, I
ADyF INsP'g GEMS 0FFICE, [
Rl0HHoED, Va Dso. %, 1858.
GE1RAL ORDKas,
L TIE tsnuon OF OF the Is again directed TO
PsragrNph Orders No. IS regal iag ha n All re
ooraendacns military Jnents the name OF tne stAe
b Ven OF ihs person citizen No Applications VIII
hereafter receive attention. which this ul3 not observed
fs,,.sN - & COOPER,
AK SW AdjT and InBpr Gen1
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-30

GSO RRWARD.-Stolen from my stable, on
dDOO toe 25th Of N5vemb large black HORSE, hesyy
tail small forehead bulet wound Ia In th1ias5 et
f,r,foot vAls q. Q. MC5EnKk,
de So Louisa pca Manifold r D.