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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-02

NOTICE-An adjourned meeting of the Caedo-
mia county Ami Slavery Society, will be held in
the ha'I of EZRA lDE Esq, at st Johnsbury Plain
on Thursday the ! llh inst, at 10 o'clock A NJ
An address will be given by Rev. Chester Wright,
Of Hardwck, 1t is expected, that Rev. Mr.. Beckley
the A, A s. Society's Agent will be present, and
perhaps other foreign aid. 1t isy hoped that
the friends Of free discussions q of equal rights in
this .County,w give expression Other feelings,
in view of the recent attempts at Alton, 81 in other
places, to stop its progress, by general tendance
Let it be seen, that the freemen of CaedoniaE are
not to be enslaved by the power of mob law.
JOSIAH MORSE Sec. G. e. A. S. Society.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-02
,ERAH1 UNION HOUSE.

TEVl subscriber would inform his friends and the
A. public that the last season he has made valua-
BILE improvements TO his establishment, Situated
opposite the splendid Passumpsc Hotcl,) and will
consequently be able to offer better accommoda-
tons, and, he hopes, stronger inducements for pub
lie patronage.
Among the additions to his concern, he iias con-
strucied walk extending from the second floor of
his Piazzn into the boughs of beautiful Maple
Tree, situated in Fl ont Of the House, thereby afford
ing pleasant prospect Of the surrounding hills aud
villages, (athough The Tree has been girdled Of late
by an enemy) And while he fattcrs himself that
external appearances may be somewhat inviting, he
would assure those who may feel disposed to favor
hrm with their patronage, that pains shall be
spared to render the weary traveller comfortable
and happy. He takes this opportunity to tender to
the public his acknowledgements for the liberal
patronage heretofore received, and would solicit,
us he hope TO merit, continuance of the
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-02

JALEDONIA COUNTY, IS.
undcrsigncd, one of The Chancellors ofthe State,
and it being made to appear that Simeon Rider,
the Defendant is ont or this State and gone TO
parts unknown 1t is ordered that tho Complain
ant notify the Defendant TO appear before the SUI
prcme Court next to he holden at Danvlle within
and for said County of Caledonia the 9TH Tues
day next after the 4th Tuesday in January, A. ID.
1888, as Court of Chancery then and there TO an
swer unto the aforesaid Com plainant and do and
perform whtt shall be dccreed in the premises-by
causing the substance of the Bill aforesaid togethe
with this order to be published IN the Caedonian,
Newspaper printed and published at St. Johnsbury >,
in said Caledonia County three weeks successivelv
the last of which publications shall not be less than
four weeks before the sitting of the said Court o
Chancery aforesaid.
Given under my hand at Danvile, in the County of
Caledonia, this 25th day of December, A. ID. 1887
22-3w ISAAC +. REDFIELD, Chancellor.
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! In Bethlehem, N. H.. Dec %, MARTHA BARKER,
nged 81, rehct of SAMyEL GooDHUE, one of the
earliest settlers of the town of Doerfeld,
profession of religion in early life, and having lived
many years after her mental powers Frustrated,
she was at length gathered TO her fathers like II
shock of corn fully ripe. Comm.
Printers in Concord, NJ H., ,oU please notice, Sc
In Cabot, Zebina Moulton, aged 40.
~ In Berlin, Mrs. Mary Nye, wife of Dea. David
Nyo, aged 73.
In Rutland, of the typhus fever. Charles, Of
The Hon. Robert Picrpont, aged years The de-
ceased was a member OF tho Senior Class in Middle
bury College
In Boscawen, N. h, Dec. 8, Olive Rowe, wife of
Noah Rowe, aged So.
In st. Johnbury, East village, Dec 80, child
of MIR Smith aged about six months
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ALEXANDER GILCHRIST Complainant
Us.
SLNEON RIDER Defendant
IN CHANCERY
SUbStnnce OF The BlLL.-


TINHAT on the 18th day of June 1899, the De-
4 fendant was justly indebted to the Complain
ant by promissory Note dated on the said 18th
day of June 1929, for the sum Of One hundred and
tbirty-nine Dollars, payable demand with inter-
est within three years from the date thereof for val
nc received; and to the payment of said
promissory Note the Defendant on the same day
last aforesaid, executed and delivered to the Com
planant Deed of piece parcel of Land lying
in Barnet described as follows, viz-Begnning
the Northerly line Of Lot No. eleven in the after
division, drawn TO the original Right Of John Blount,
where said line intersects the Westerly line of
Somcrs hundred acre Lot-thencc along the North
crly line of Lot No eleven aforesaid North 70 de-
grecs West till it strikes the range line Of hundred
acre Lots-thence South as degrees West along
said Range line far TO include all Lots %.
eleven and ten and so much of No. nine and eight
rs said Simeon bought Of Stevens Rider appears
by said Stevens Riders Deed 20 said Simeon Rider
and James Rider; TO which Deed was annexed
condition that if the said Simeon should pay the
contents Of the aforesaid Note according its tenor,
then snid Deed to be void otherwise in force That
the Defendant has never paid said Note TO Com
planant or any part thereof, although it has long
since become due and said conveyance has become
abso, ute And the Bill prays that the said Simeon
may be ccreed to pay the contents of said Note to
the Conn lainan by short day to be set by the
Court, or in default thereof that his equity of
demPton in said Mortgagod promises be forever
foreclosed.
Bill signed by Alexander Gilclrist
by CHARLES DAVIS, Solicitor.
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oRDAINED-At Lyndon, over the Congregation.
al Church and Society, Wednesday, Dee 81, 1887
Kew WILLIAM SCALES, in, Invocation, and read.
ing OF the Scriptures, by Rev. james Johnson of ST.
Johnsburyj Prayer, by Rev Josiah Morse, of St.
Iohnsbury Sermon, by Rev. Chester Wright, of
Hordwlckj Ordaining Prayer, by Rev. David A.
Jones, OF Donvile; Charge, by Rev.James johnson n;
h'ght Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. d. A Jones !;
charge to the Church, by Rev. Thomas Hall of
waterford; Concluding Prayer, by Rev s. Martin,
OF Concord; Benedicton, by tho Pastor.
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STATE OF VERMONT.

CALEDONIA COUNTY,
THE foregoing Petition being presented to the
undersigned, one of the Judges of the Supreme
Court of this State, and it being made to appear
that John Searns the Petitionee therein named ls
without the reach of legal process from said Supreme
Court IL IS ordered that tho Petitioner notify the
said Pe,itionee appear before the Supreme Court
next to be holden at Danvillo within and for the
County of Caledonia on the 9TH Tuesday next after
the 9TH Tuesday in January A. d. 1888, then and
there to the foregoing Petition, and to
do and perform what shall he ordered in the premi-
ses-by causing the substance of the foregoing Petit
ton and the citation thereon, together with this
der to be published in the Caledonian, newspaper
printed in st. Johnsbury in the County of Caledo-
mia, three weeks successfully, tho last of which
publications shall be at least six weeks before the
sitting of the Supreme Court aforesaid.
Dated at Danville, in the County of Caledonia, this
25th day of December, A. d. 1887.
22-3w ISAAC F. REDFIELD, Judge,
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STATE OF VERMONT.

CALEDONIA COUNTY,
To John Stearns, late of DanvIe, in said County.
now Of Compton OF some other place in the Prov
lnce OF Lower Canada GREETING.
WOU are by the authority of the State of Yer
b mont hereby notified TO appear before the Su-
preme Court next to be holden at Danville within
and for the County of CALEDONIA the 9TH Tuesday
next after the 4th Tuesday in January A. ID. 1888,
then ard there TO answer to the above Petition of
LYDIA e, Stearns preferred to said Court to be ho-
den as aforesaid, praying that the said Supreme
Court may dissolve the Bonds of Matrimony be.
tween you and her for the causes more fully set
forth in said Petl,ion-to wit: wilful deseron for
more than three years-Adultery with Abigail
Persons and other whose names
known TO your Petitioner-and for intolerable
verify Fail not Of appearance.
Given under my hand at Danville aforesaid, this
2Sh day of December, A. d. 1887.
SAMUEL b. MATTOCKS, Clerk of s. Court.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-02

| MOST HoRRIBLE.-We learn from n source
we have no reason to doubt that n horrible MUIR
der was committed during last week, at house
short distance this side ofSpringfed this State
! We have the name of the person who lived IN
the house, but until the facts are'fully ascertained
by regular investigation, we do not consider it
! our duty to mention it, The circumstances are
ms ionws: poor woman with two children
was travelling to Springfield, when night over
took her, just as she reached the above named
house, where she applied for lodgings until NOR
ming, which request was readily granted.
short time after, gentleman on horseback arriv-
ed, and likewise asked permission to stay all
night. After supper the lady was shown to her
chamber, where, being wearied with travel, she
soon fell asleep. She was aroused i'm the night
by noise which she thought resembled per-
son srangling, and Immediately after, she i'm
agined that she heard blood running on the floor
Her terror was great but doubly increased
when she heard some one in the AL dining room
ask " What shall we do with the old lady ?"
" Murder her; 10 be sure" replied second voice
"But the children" inquired the first speaker,
it will be hard TO kill them," Well then" said
the second, +" we will ascertain if she is asleep
and ifso, we will let her 90 in the morning, bI
il not she must die" The lady had sufficient for
titude and presence Of mind to appear to the
murderers, when they entered her room, to be
in Il sound sleep. In the morning, they gave
her her bl fast, and suffered her to depart with
met Il man on foot, who stopped her and enquired
where she stayed the previous night. She replied,
at the first house. What kind of people live
there, asked the man. They were very kind
and good to me, she replied. The stranger pass
ed on, and she had not proceeded far before
second man accosted her with where she slaid
last night" by this time her suspicious were
aroused, and she answered him in the same
strain she replied TO the first He passed on
and she was met by third, who proposed SINH
lar questions, and received sinilar answer. AT
length she arrived at Springfield, and lost no time
in informing the proper authorities of all she had
seen and heard. body ofmen were procured.
and proceeded to the house designated. The
murdercrs were taken by surprise and secured.
The house was then searched and the body Of
murdered man found in the cellar, and also the
sum of $4,000 was found supposed to be the
property of the victim. BY next week we will
probably learn further particulars and the name
of the unfortunate gentleman-[ Quincy (W) Ar
gus
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LYCEUM A meeting ofthe St. Johnsbury Ly-
ccum Will be held at the School House on the Plain
THIS EVENING, at o'clock. The citizens are
invited to attend. Wednesday, Jan. 3.
week
QUIsTIoN.-Are the Africans equal in natural
abilities to the Europeans
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HaHH and Winter Goods.

The subscriber would also inform his customer,
and friends that he has just received assor
ment of ... ...
FA L L AND WINTER GOODS,
which he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
JOHN BACON
Passumpsic, Oct 10, 1887 13-tf
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= oUOStdHce y he Fettfa0n-
WHAT on the Sd ofApril, 1916 at ST. JoInsbury
4 the said Lydia c. formerly Lydia C. Wheaton
was lawfully married to said john Stearns by Lu-
ther Clark, Esq. then Justice of Peace-that she
performed all the duties required of herby the Mar
riagc Covenant till the Sd day of October 1884
when the said John Searns wiuy deserted from
her at Danvllc and fed TO the Province of Lower
canada where he has ever since remained-leaving
her to take of herself and children-Also that
the SAID John Stearns hath divers times before
and since his said deseriion committed the crime of
Adultery with various women whose names are I'M
known and that particularly since he fled to Cana
da he hath committed the said crime with one Abb
gail Persons-And further that said John hath
numerous occasions while they lived together turn
ed her out Of DOORS beat and bruised her. and
ed her with intoierahe severity-for which
she Prays said Supreme Court TO grant her Bill Of
Divorce from the Bonds of Matrimony. Petition
dated Dec. 2S, 1887, and signed Lydia G. Stearns
BY CHARLES DAVIS, Attorney.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-02

Wisconsin Suite House Burnt. The new and
beautiful cdiiice, constructed at Burlington wv. T1
last summer, for the Legislature, at cost Of $S000
was destroyed by fire the night of the 14,h inst.
together with number of adjoining stores and
dwelling houses.
a surgeon stationed Fort Gibson, has given it
rs his opinion that five sevenths of the sickness and
mortality there has been caused by Intemperancc.
Fort Gibson has been called the ''gravo yard of the
army"
From Merico. The last advices from Mexico
mention that that country in very unsettled
state, and that a REVOLUTION daily expected 10
take place.
1t appears from Governor RirNEn's Message, that
the Pennsylvania School System is in most pros
porous condition. Out of 1000 isu lets in the State
725 have already entitled themselves its benefits
The Governor yea! in this cause is worthy of all
praise.
HIsroRY Mons. 1t is suggested by a New
York paper, that history of mobs in the United
States, the few years past, would form large and
interesting work. Better consign the remembrance
of them to oblivion, lift can be,-,hey:hnve brought
disgrace enough upon the country, without the ne
cessity of further notorety.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-02

Now that Mr. Van Buren's own State, county,
and town, have al, cast him off, we think he
might borrow title from one of Bulwer's novels,
and call himself "THE DIsowNEp"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-02
StEGVGa.

ENROM the pasture ftho subscriber in Guildhall,
a. about the Is, day of October last, three year
old sorrel MARE, with white feet--a black spot
on the right side. Any person giving information
where size may be found shall be suitably rewarded.
HIRAM II. NICHOLS.
GuildlIall, VT Nov. Z, 1887. l6--tf
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BRIGHTON MARKET.-Dec. e5. 1897

BRIGHTON MARKET.--Dec, 25, 1887.
REPORTED for the Daily Advertiser 81 Patriot.J
At market $50 Beef Cattle, $500 Sheep, and
70 Swine About 100 Beef Cattle unsold.
PRICES.
Beef CaMe-We quote TO conform to last week :
extra at ST.; first quality % a rs; second quality
80 Sc third quality % %.
hccp-Sales quick. Lots were sold at rs, So,
80, 9 81, 9 90, 2 rs and $50.
Saoine-At retail, for Sows, and 10 for Barrows
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-02

which for durability, convenience, economy and
general utility are unrivaled by any in use.
The latest Improvement consists essentially in
the sun ken hearth, where Tea Kettle may he
boiled by using n small handful of chips. The
Stove is adapted to the various utensils of the itc-
en-. The oven is large and even tempered. The
draft is easily regulated, and last, though not least,
no extra labor is required in the preparation of fuel
st. Johnsbury, Nov 5, 1887. 14-tf
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DEDICATION We are REQUESTED to state that
the new Congregational meeting house in Lower
Waterford will be dedicated January TO- services
to commence at 10 o'clock forenoon.
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In Boston, Mr.. DARWIN L. JEwErr, formerly of
st. Johnsbury, TO Miss CAROLINE MARIA, daughter
or GEORGE REDDlNa Esq.
In Glastonbury, Conn, Mr. Joseph Clark Of New
bury, Vt, to Mrs. Carssa III. Root.
In MiddIebury, Mr. William Sumner TO Miss Ma
rnda Tucker
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-01-02
STATE OF VERMONT.

ed by Alexander GilclIrist
by CHARLES DAVIS, Solicitor.
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y bered his Creator in that bright season, he will
" not forget him in the DINNER period Of lie.
A He will he safely fortified against 'the evil days,
of which the Spirit speaks, when with the KIND
4 ness of Heavens condescension he ndmonlsh-
ed the young of their duty, and urges to that sd
! cred remembrance.
Autumn is distinguished by the "lall of the
eaves.'' So we all do fade as leaf. Beho Id
! men on every side, dropping from the tree OF
! their mortal existencel Thou turnest man TO
| destruction, and sayest, return, we children OF
men, This process shall never be arrested, till
"lhe last enemy shall be destroyed" If for one
| day you could be endowed with ubiquity, what
would you see? How many walking candidates
for The tomb How many languishng victims
of discase! How many in the agonies of dissol-
wing nature! What muutudes wrapped in the
winding sheet Of death, and taking their last
long repose beneath the coffin lid, or borne
with slow and silent steps to the opening
gravel
! This is man at the closing scene. "Unto dust
shalt thou return" But can we open the vol
ume 10 his future destiny? Not withou, the aid
of divine hand. God gave man reason rs the
lime mysteries of the hereafter, without the tele.
scope of revelation. Let us apply this, and what
truth is visible? ave shall not all sleep, but
we shall all be changed in moment, in the
twinkling of an eye." And voice is Eeard,say-
ing 81 am the resurrection and the life. He
that belicveth in me, though he were dead, yet
shall he live, and he that iyeth and believeh in
me shall never die Wonderful discovery! Ma
ture could not attain to this yet she struggled at
ter it. She even adumbraes it with every roll
ing season; for if the leaves of autumn do fade
and fall; if winter with her winding sheet wraps
them solemnly around, it is no sign Of the con-
tnued reign of death. Let spring return, and
the forms of life will burst forth on every side
So shall il be OH the worlds last morning, which
shall break on the long night of the tomb, and
mingle its magnificent light with the splendors
of the coming of the Son of God!
Then let the autumn teach me how to live,
and how to die. Farewell, thou beautiful sea.
son. And i'll or he reads these lines live not to
witness thy return, may we meet in that better
land, where the leaves of the tree oflfe never
fade, and the fruits Of righteousness never fail.
w Y. Obs.
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EguMaaO Robes,
a RH Ne NJ n O. "A " M ID n h Il (.
WpNpn On M@ a.


I'D RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he
M has opened II House OF entertainment, al the
south end Of St. Johnsbur> Plain, where he intends
making such provision at all times as will best ac-
comnodate travellers and conduce 10 the public good
And he hatlers himself, that by strict and impair.
tal attention to the calls of his customers, he shall
receive n share least, of public patronage, and
render full satisfaction to all those who may favor
him with their custom
The subscriber considers it neither necessary or
advisable to speak particularly of the convenience
of his esablishme for he is fully confident, that il
will be more effectuay recommended by disinter-
esled individuals who may call and examine for
themselves. And he is also sensible that if he
ceeds in this important undertaking il must be thro
the appreciation and patronage of the public which
he hopes to merit, as well as receive.
WIN G. BOARDMAN.
ST Johnsburv Sent ID 1898 59-tf
p. s. Notwithstanding the stories abroad pre-
judicial to he American House, such as are IN
tended to induce The belief that the house is not
what it processes to be-viz. strckly 4 temperance
house--ihe proprietor thereof assures the public,
and the friends of temperance especially, that ms
house IS conducted strictly upon temperance prin'
cples Nov. II.
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ERr. Edward Clark.

HYSICI.AW ND SU r G E. 0 ",
XK7OULD respectfully inform the in habianrs of
w Lyndon aud vicinity, that he has located
himself ut Lyndon Corner, opposite the Hotel,
where he will at all times be ready to attend to calls
in the line OF his Profession.
Furthermore, he will sny to the people of Lyn-
don and vicinity, that first having attended IN n
regular course Of Medical studes and since having
been in regular practice for fourteen years, he fiat
ters himself by faithful application to business he
shall he able to discharge the duties of his Proes
sion with credit TO himself and advantage TO the
people.
Lyndon Corner, Oct 25, 1888. 65-1y
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Wore New Goods.

IL Boston an additional supply of GOODS, u
mong them will Re found Alepinc, CaInleIeens'
Cambeis, Calicoes--.spendid .style-:-BRoAp,
CLOTHS, prime assortment. Those IN want %,
low priced or high priced worth fiom TO $40
per yard, will do well to look of ours previous to
purchasing A prime assortment of CAPS, Boa
Ties, bale prime
Buffalo Robes,
superior winter strained Oil, Teas Coffee, Loaf
Sugar, &c. &c.-aIl which viii be sold on the most
reasonable terms. Ladies and Gentlemen, please
call and examine.
SHEDD 81 JEWETT.
ST. Johnsbury, Oct %, 1888. 66
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MEL LISTS PATENT PREMIUM
CUTTER.

THE suhsCriher- manufacture ana Keep 10 SALE
MELLISli'S VEGETABLE CUTTER. The y.
hove mae sine, designed for cuting vegetables for
cattle and sheep, operated by hand with perfect
aud will cGt pOiatOss, turnp-, &c. with great
rapidly. This machine was exhibited ~ the Far
OF the American Institute, IN n Y. City, IN Oct.
1896, aud received a Silver Medal, rs premium.
1t has hc,n used and approved by many OF the far
raers of New England and New York, which gives
the subscriber great confidence in recommending
II 10 every farmer.
All orders addressed to them at st. Johnsburv,
will be punctuaIly attended to. To those who
have seen the operation Of the machine, nothing
need be said but those who have not, we will add
other testimony.
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THE Art Of Healing had its origin an The woods
and The forest is stI The best Medical School,"
The Indian PurgatiVe Pills;

UNIVERSAL MEDICINE or THE 49,
NORTH A ERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH
Established at Washington, ID. c. Jan. 8. 1888.
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Fail and Winter Goods,

which the, offer for sale rhsap the cheapest,
for most Ninds cr COUN TRY PRODUCE aud
even CASA. Gentlemen and Ls,1s- are respect
fully invited to cali aud examine tor "".n-' 80 -
fore puIch sing elsewhere.
II CUTTING a. 90
Lower Wn,crfnrd Oct 6. t~.t- bA--'ku