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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

The Tory PARTY.-The following picture of
the Tories, though drawn for that party az it exhb
its itself in the State of Georgia, will answer equal
ly well for any other State in the Union. We copy
it from the Augusta Sentinel =
Our opponents have no fixed principles par
ty, and being only bound together, as Mr.. Calhoun
once forcIbly said, 90 by the cohesive power of the
public punder,'' are always ready 10 unite upon
any question which is likely to enable them to Sc
cure power and Office. Ten years ago the great
majority of that party were National Bank
three yearsago they hailed and supported masSc,
the Pc: Bank System as republican measure, and
now they denounce and Witty, " from Dan to Beer
sheba," as "lFederasts," "Aristocrats,' and
Bank bought slavns" every who does not
fall down and worship the Sub Treasury the on
" image of true democrats and republicans in the
Union Whatever banner they rally under is the
banner of Democracy whichever livery they put
on is the vestment of pure repnblicanism, and eve.
ry man who does not wear the same motley and
changeling coat with themselves, becomes a'Bank
bought federalist -
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

MELANCHOLY SUIoIDE.-An inquest was held
the body of Emma Smith, aged % a native of
England who died yesterday, from the effects OF a
arge dose of corrosive sublimate, taken by her
w hen under the influence of morbid melancholy
brought on, as was given in the evidence before
the Coroner, by excitement on the subject OF reN
gion, Her aunt with whom she lived was called,
and stated that Emma was a very prudent, serious
girl a member of Mr. Downer's Chuich. That on
Thursday, she took quantity of corrosive subll-
male, and informed witness of the fact Immediate
y. DIR. S. Grisworld was called in, and gave her
the proper antdotes-white of eggs, oil and milk,
but without success post mortem examination
proved the poison to have been the cause of he,
death. Two letters, without date signature,
written by her short time before, were handed IN.
They follows CNe,o York Pnper)
Dear Aunt-Let me say few words to you.
hope that you will not make my death give you
any trouble. Think it all for the best. l know
that shall only be tronbe if live i was once
great comfort to you we have spent many hap
ply days together, but feel they are all over, and
friend to me Aunt, don't grieve yourself, but make
yourself as happy you can (; you will feel lone
some, but let your dear children be comfort to
you. Put your trust in God and he will help you.
You have seen a deal of trouble, but it will soon
be over don't the riches of this world, but
live easy as You cam and take good care what
you have got Dear Aunt, don't erieve. Keep
these lines"
Uncle IL wish to say few words TO you be-
fore die that is, hope you will never think it
my aunt or you that is the cause OF my death, and
above all never upbraid my dear aunt OF It, 1t Is
my wicked heart that leads me toit Uncle,
hope you will use my aunt better when | am
gone; you know better than can tell you how
you have live the last few years expect you see
great alteration in mo lately feel that am get
ling more wicked every day. feel shall never
be any better if had all this world. Never grieve
after me, for lived long enough should only be
a trouble to you. Uncle, let me persuade you to
do the hest you can for your dear famiiys sake -
love my dear aunt, and you will be happy the re-
mainder OF life
Messrs. Faulkner and Colony of this town, have
raised this season eight winter squashes IRON one
hill, only two seeds being planted, weight as fol-
lows
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

A CARD. The Ladies Of this village and the
Immediate vicinity beg leave to express their CRATE
ful acIS ow Judgements to the public for the gener-
Gus pat onage bestowed upon their Fair on the
9Th inst and for the kindness manifested TO them
generally by strangers and friends.
They would also tender their thanks TO Messrs
WooD, CnENEY, PRoUTY and PADDOCK, and to the
members of the ST. Johnsbury Brass Band, for the
parts contributed by them in the several excellent
performances in vocal and instrumental music, to
render the Fair interesting to its patrons.
St. Johnsbury Plain, Sept. %.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

" The Great Western arrived at New York
from England on the evening of the Gath ult The
intelligence respecting the grain crops in England
is more favorable for average crop than that
previously received The effect of this news was
to cause fall OF 25 cents per barrel only upon
-four in New York. The dealers in this article
seem determined to hold it a high price, although
there has not been great abundance in the
country for many years. t....
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02
BRIGHTON MARKET.
Mondny Sent 81


Reported for the Boston Patriot.
Al market 525 Beef Cattle, $40 Stores, 1000
Sheep and coo Swine.
PRicEs. Beef Catte-We quote first quality at
81 81 2; second qnality $6 50, z; third quality
5, a %.
Stores Yearlings $9a 10; two year old sly %;
three year old 1924 81
Shecp--Lots were taken at 50, So, rs, %,
2 ~ 2 33 9 SO, and 2 SS.
Swine Lots to redde at 6 a Ia for Sows, and
and 4c for barrows; two lots OF selected bar
rows AT z 1-2 and 8. AT retail, 7a9.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02
DSE ARasaGa

In Barnet, Sept. 81, LAvINIA JANE, daughter of
Mr.. John NJ. Woodruff, aged about Is months.
In Boston, Sept. 10, Mrs. Martha l.. C. Paine,
wife Of William Paine, Esq. of Bangor (Mane,)
and daughter of Daniel Chamberlain, OF Boston,
formerly of this village aged %.
In Derby, Sept 49, Lucy, daughter of Mr. Wood,
aged Is. ;-LuTuER WILCOX, aged 81 ;-RACHAEL
WILCOX, aged about % MIR NEwILL ROBBINS
aged 81, also EDWIN Romans, aged about 10,
of Mr. Isaac RoBRiNs.--AIl the above died of the
Canker rash
In Ripton, on the l7th inst, Mr.. Samuel Cobb,
aged about 70 years.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

A correspondent of the IIalowell Chronicle
states that there were forty moro votes cast at the
recent election in Peru, Oxford county, Maine,
which gave 62 Wing, and l43 Van Buren, votes,
than there voters in the town, and TINT sick
man, named Paul Hammond, died on his aoayto the
polls, whittier he was being carried to vote for
Fairfield.
President Allen of BowdoinC ollege, has resigned
his resignation take effect from the first of May
next. The boards are to hold meeting in Novem-
Der to elect his successor
As most conclusive sign of the healthfuI reac-
tons that have taken place in public opinion with
in the past year, it should be known and acknow
lodged throughout borders that, "Twelve
months ago, the twenty-six States of the Union
stood, Whig, eight, Van Buren,, eighteen They
stand, Wing eighteen, Van Buren, eight. -
After such change, in one little year, who can
deny that the reactions in favor of the Wing
and Conservative cause?
A horrible attempt has been made by an aged
negro in Louisiana, 10 poison whole family and
what is scarcely less horrible, the wretch was
summary executed" by several Of the indignant
neighbors, who happened to be present
large number of the Mexicans joined some OF
the Indian tribes the borders of Texas for the
promptly met, repused, discouraged and compelled
to flee and abandon thoir project.
A young lady of Philadelphia, on a visit at Lam
CASTER fell down precipce, 81 feet almost perpen-
dcu'ar, into the Conestoga river, where the water
about feet deep and after emerging, she de-
carod she was not at hurt. aa aa4c..
TIE DRouGHr.-The severity of the drought in
the West is unmiligated, The Cincinnati Wing Of
the 18th says sc 1t is seriously affecting the mark
citing and rendering all kinds of vegetables exceed
ingy scarce and high"
(" The yNadisonian'' states that the hall of the
Patent Office at Washington is to be the largest
single in the world, the ceiling to be support
ed by one or two hundred pillars. The portico, it
is believed, will cost one hundred and seventy
thousand dollars
One of the Siameso twins, MIR. Chang, has been
arrested or assault and Battery in Bostoa His asso-
clate BROTHER Mr. Eng, refuses to be arrested with
him, and threatens suit for false Imprisonment
This Is puzzling case for the lawyers.
I" Al,oays faithful says the Dover Inquirer
:" should be the motto of Vermont. AS she was
in the days of the Revolution so is she now
WING to the back bone"
The Globe says, "We regret to learn that Walter
o. FRANKLIN, CerK Oh the Rouse OF Representative
died of bilious fever at Lancaster Penn. on Thurs
day last" sssEEe fsef#
Sour CIDER.-The Maine Farmer says gill oil
mustard seed barrel IF sour cider, will return
it its sweetness prevent il turning sour, If still
in good order. A quarter Of pound Of salt petre
put into barrel of cider will also preserve it from
change
A destructive fire occurred at Taunton, Mass
las, Sunday morning, which destroyed about TWEEN
ty buildings among them the printing Offices o
both the newspapers; loss about 100000. 'j'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

FHVliE subscribers have ,he pleasure of informing
N their customers and the Ladies' and Gentle
men of st. Johnsbnry and vicinity generally, that
they have just received and now opening
prime assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS,
which will be sold on favorable terms. They
are cheap-eheap--no mistake Pleaso call and
examine for yourselves.
N. b. We have not time to give particulars at
this iIme-so look out for postscript next week.
WANTED Flannel, Grey Cloth, Frocking,
Maple Sugar, Butter, Cheese. &c. &c.
SElEDD &. JEWETT.
st. Johnsbury Plain, Oct. l, 1888. 81
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

MA Company of 100 men. of the U, s. troops
arrived at Troy in this State, from Florida, to
guard the frontier. Their destination Derby,
but they are to remain, informed, for the
present, at Troy. Opposite to Derby on the Cana
da side, upon Stanstcad Plain, buildings have been
erected for the accommodation of British troops,
soon to be stationed there
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

SICKNESS prevails to n fearful extent in some
of the Southern and Western cities. Al Knox
vile, Tenn. it has carried off great many, and
the 9Th inst was observed by the citizens oc
that place Day of Fasting Humiliation and
Prayer The Board of Health of Mobile, have
reported two cases of yellow fever, as having oc-
CURED in that city during the week ending Sept.
18th. Accounts from Louisville represent that
city as extremely sickly, and shat many persons
are dying daily off fever which carries off its
victims in from one to two days. 1t is stated in
the Charleston IS. CO. Courier of the 10Th instant
that the pestilence does not al,ate. There were
thirty deaths between August 9th and 18th. The
Yellow fever was on the increase at New Or
leans on the 18th Of September.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02
@AM A RAG9Ga

In Cornth, Sept. 10, by Rev. Mr. Eastman, Rev.
SAMUEL A. BESroN, formerly Of this town,to Miss
SARAH MARIA NUTTING.
In Danvlle on the 23d instant, by Rev. WIN,
Kelley, Mr.. FABIus SnATTucK, 10 Miss MELISSA
L. FARNswoRTH, all of Danville.
In Concord IN. H. by Rev. Mr.. Cummings,
Mr.. CHARLES II. HEATH, of Barnet. VT to Miss
ALICE G. PHiLBRIcK of Bow.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

The Biggest yet. Ira Perry of North Charles
ton, has calf but six months old which on
Monday last, the certificate of his weight informs
us, weighed five hundred g. seventy pounds
Girth five feet. He is pronounced decidedly the
largest call of his age ever raised in New Eng.
land. The farmers, of the Connecticut valley
have the largest calves, sweetest girls and sweet
est PUMPKINS in all creation.-C aaremont (.N H.
Eagle.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

ing NJ her bridal dress, when becoming f;itigued,
she Ibid down on the bed without putting out her
candle. After she became asleep, the flames of
the candle set fire TO the bed clothes, and she
was so badly burnt that she died in a few hours
after the discovery of the accident. 5 +.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02
yVagtOra's Daily journal

NN7lLL be published every morning, during the
wv approaching session Of the legislature,
tanning reports of the proceedings of both houses,
with the appointments of state, legislative and
county officers, and such notices of the reports
various subjects il is possible to give; also
bracing the political and domestic news of tho
day. The Journal will be published in folio form,
half sheet imperial size; price 81 during the
session.
The Watchman and State Journal will be publish
ed every Monday, and contain the matter as
above; price 25 cents during the session. so cents
for three months, the latter term embracing the
publication Of all the public acts Of the legislature
f. P. WALTON 81 SON.
Montpelier, Sept. II. 1898. 6O
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02
a W. H RIGA N HH OF Ell

WT1Nsa ga sIE81s SSSSgEG&E%A&T
Nd ESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he
~ has opened House of entertainment at the
south end of ST. Johnsbury Plain where he intends
making such provision at all times will best
commodate travellers and conduce to the public good
And he hatters himself, that by strict and Impair
tia attention the calls of his customers, he shall
render full satisfaction to all those who may favor
him with their custom.
The subscriber considers it nenher necessary
ad visable 10 speak particularly of the convenience
Of his establishment; for he is fully confident, that it
will be effectually recommended by disnter-
ested individuals who may call and examine for
themselves And he is also sensible that if he sue
ceeds in this important undertaking it must be thro
the appreciation and patronage Of the public which
he hopes to merit, well as receive.
VIM G.. BOARDMAN.
ST Johnsburv Sent ID 1898. 59-tf
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

YEVH1S article has been sufficiently tested
Il and has been found fully 10 answer the expec-
,ations of those who have purchased them. The
snnken hearth is acknowledged to be valuable
appendage, particularly for summer nse few chips
being sufficient for boiling teakelte, and this
without heaiing the body Of the stove. The ovens
are large and tempered, and the stove adapt
ed 20 all the utensils ofthe Kitchen. They
are economical in the consumption of uei and Al
tho same time capable of receiving wood Of good
length and size.
The subscribers will keep them constantly Tor
sale, together with BOX STOVES of various siz-
es STOVE PIPE, &c.
e. IL T. FAIRBANKS Il CO,
ST Johnsbury, Sept 1888, 5S-u
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02
Total weight of the four,
Weight of the first four,

Weight of the whole, 67o
Now for Pumpkins Mr. Daniel Thompson OF
this town., has raised this from one seed
thtrty-nine Pumpkins nineteen of which were
ripe and sound, weighing altogether, fire hundred
and thirty-one pounds cenc IN. HI Museum.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02
Office.

FFvHIS ceriiies that have this day sold to my
H. son, WILLIAM WHITCHER, his time, ard
he is authorized to transact business for himself,
and that hereafter shall claim of his wages,
pay any debts by him hereafter contracted.
JOSEPH WHITCHER.
Wells River. Sent. "a. 1888. 6I-3w
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02
TIMOTHY IDE'S ESTATE.

TIME subscribers having been appointed by the
Caledonia. Commissioners to receive examine, and
odiust the claims and demands Of all persons, 4.
aa!nst the Estate OF TIMOTHY IDE, late Of Bar
net in said district deceased represented insovent,
September, being allowed. bytsaid Court, TO the
creditors of said deceased, 10 exhibit and provo
their respective claims before us--Do give notice,
ment at the dwelling house of Jacob Ide, ia Bar
net in said district on The 22d day of October and
on The 18th day of February at one O'Clock, after-
noon, on each of said days. W.. a $500
LUTHER CLARK, lc,j;.s;;,,.sys,.
LEVI P. PARKS, oo'''"'s7''s'e
Barnet, Sept IL, 1888, 5a-TsW
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

Miss Keziah North, young lady, 10 years OF
age, was burned to death, in Merstown, Pal
on The nigh; OF the 5th inst. She was to have
been married in afew days, and sitting up sew
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02
Bank OF Newbury.

TIME Stockholders OF the Bank of Newbury are
n required to pay an assessment of ten dollars
on each share Of the Capital stock of said Bank on
or before the 9th day Of November next.
BY order of the Directors,
L. NEWELL, Cashier.
Sept. %, 1888. 6I-3w
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vNtH subscriber offers for sale his farm contain
h ing about $50 acres Of land, we'll watered with
new and convenient buildings, situated in the north
part of Lyndon, including ID acres of new land
mostly cleared. Those wishing to purchase will
do well to call and examine for themselves.
WELCOME FLETCHER.
Lyndon, Sent. %. 1888. 6I-4W
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

HoRRiBLE.-On Saturday the l1th inst man
in the employ of n citizen of Upper Alton lett the
honse Of his employer, and nothing further was
known of him until Thursday last, when his
MAINS were discovered in n cornield horribly man
ged by the dogs. His head separated from
his body, and his limbs were found scattered about
the field, nangled 81 eaten terribly An inquest was
held over his remains by the coroner, when it ap-
peared that he intoxicated Saturday the II ;,
inst. when he went to the corn-fed where it is
supposed he died in fit arising from the effects of
the liquor, and tho dogs discovering him had eaten
him up. His remains discovered by his own
son.-.Alton (HD paper.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

AWFUL DEATH BY HYDRoPHoBIA.-Some
time early in the month of July, boy about 5
years of age, son of Mr. Fisher, residing at 30
Second street. was severely bitten on the leg by
a small dog. 1t was not at the time suspected
that the dog was rabid, and but little attention
paid to the case as the wound healed firm,
and the child recovered his woned health.
About three weeks since however, the boy was
seized with the most distressing fits and spasnls,
and in few days all the dreadful symptoms
of hydrophohia developed themselves.-The
title sufferer continued in the most intense ago
ny I'LL Wednesday morning last, when he was
relieved by death.-.N. Y. Cypress.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

COOLERS AND TINKERs."-An industrious
journeynan shoemaker in this town has made
during the ten months, ending on the LIST instant,
one thousand fue hundred and thirty ssuen pair OF
ladies' kid slips, with spring heels, for which he
receives nearly four hundred andIseventy dollars,
or at the rate Of about five hundred and sixty
dollars year. This we call doing well. The
Globe editor. during the same period, has proba-
ly received hundred thousand dollars in the
shape of off cial patronage; but has he during
that time earned 10y hard labor, one hundredth
part of the sum earned by this individual, be-
longing to that class of mechanics in the coinmu-
nifty whom he, with the insolence of aristocrat-
ic pride, sgmases as ''cohlers and thinkers. -
Ctaremont ~. HI Eagle.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

Coon PMcE,--Palmer Johnson, Says ,he Clare
mont Eagle, N H.) of that iown sold COW and
calf this week for one hundred doAars The
calf was The year old referred TO last week, as
weighing nine hundred and twenty pounds.
free mulatto man, living at Abingdon Va,
was brutally killed by white man Of the name of
Marsh, on the plea that the Kings Evil, from
which he was sufferng was a charm inflicted upon
him by the mulatlo.
BALLOON ASCENSION FROM CoNcoRD, N. III. ON
FRIDAY, 2lsT ULT.- Commenced the initiation at
o clock Notwithstanding The inclemcncy of tho
weather, and the incessant rain, to the great nn-
noyance of the spectators, Went on slow, and
with perseverance, obtained an abundance Of gas.
Al half past four o'clock attached the car, placed
myself and necessary appendage therein, took
leave of the audiences cut the cord at Is minutes
of 8, and assembled slowly. Passed through stra-
tum of clouds near 5000 feet in altitude, and found
myself in bright sunshine THERMOMETERS at $40.
Altitude II 900 feet. My attention was attrace
by the sound of,hc hammer and other noise, ind-
eating that some busy mechanics were at work be-
low. Opened the valve, and soon repassed the
misty clouds and found myseIfover the Shaker set
Element, in Canterbury, ~ miles from Concord
Dropped graphing, aud landed and soon had the
pleasure of shaking hands, and satisfying the curl
osty of this industrious peoples urgently pressed TO
make full stop; but finding had a little more
daylight, bid these new friends good night Soon
go. over their heads, and out of their sight AS
cended clouds full of vapor, and bccnme un-
comfortably wet TO the skin Concluded 10 decend;
opened the valve, and came down in Mortified,
near the house ofJeremiah Smith, Esq 16 miles
from Concord. Was kindly assisted by Mr.. SIS
family and neighbors in folding my balloon. Went
over to Sanbornton Bridge where met my old
friend Capt. b. Smith, who had followed my course
from Concord, with whom panook ola good sup
per at the inn. Babe my friends adieu for the
night, and retired 10 my bed 10 sleep away the ia
tgues and attendant upon this, my twenty
ninth ascension. THERMOMETERS at starting, CO.:
greatest altitude II 900 feet and 347. Time of
starting, Ia to 5: last decent 2 past six.
al. A. LAURIhr."
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Notice i'm Earnest.

NOaHCe Am EsaFMCsS.
NTECESSITY compels TO say to those ndebt-
l. ed to the late firm Of PIKE q FRY, that all
our demands must be paid immediately to save cost.
BRIGHAM PIKE,
JOHN FRY, JR.
Concord, Sept. 20, 1888. 60-Sw
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Drought at the West.--It seems from the fol-
lowing extract, from the Cleveland Herald of the
l4h, that the fine rain which visited the East
ern States did not extend to the country on lake
Erie. In the Lake country, so enormous a
drought never experienced. Fall feed is
entirely parched up; meadows and pastures are
so dry that fire ticks up the withered grass like
finder, the muck in swamps and low lands,
in many places. Small streams have long since
presented nothing but dusty channels. Large
streams such are dignifed with the title of riv-
ers dwndling to insignificant rs. Even
shrubs and forest rrcss touched by the shriv
cling drought, and, thus curly, partially wear
the robes of brown October. The condition OF
the farming interest in this section is truly de-
plorahle, and ride into the country fills the
mind with anxious reflections on the condition
of the poor, as that season approaches when in
deed,
All nature is touched by the finger OF Death.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02

yMornonites-A number of the citizens Of
Missouri, not long ago, raised considerable
force for the purpose of driving the Mormonltes
out of the State. They marched with all the
pomp and circumstance of war; towards the
Mormon Settlement, but happened to learn on
the way that their opponents, well armed with
swords, pistols, guns and bnnderbusses, were
fully prepared to give them warm reception
they wheeled TO the right-about, and fled like
sheep in panic. The Mormonites have pre-
cious little Quaker about them. They trust
quite as much to the farm OF flesh as to the
Sword of the spirit.'-LouisuiUe Journal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-10-02
Cooking Stoves.

BOX STOVES of various Sizes for Parlors, do for
Shops, STOVE PIPE.
Lyndon, Sept. IL, 1888. 59-tf