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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-08

A clergyman was once accosted by doctor,
professed des', who asked him IF he followed
preaching to save sous;' Yes IF he ever tast-
ed ii soul?' mo- 'If he ever smell soul? NO
'lfhe ever snelt soul?' mo- 'lf he ever felt
a soul9 Yes 'Well.' said the doctor, there
are four of the five senses against one upon the
question whether there be q SOUL The clergy
man then asked IF he were a doctor of medi-
cine?' Yes If ne ever saw pain?' No.
1.-The ever heard pan' mo. III he ever tasted
pain?' No If he ever smelt pain? Mo-
If he ever felt pain?' Yes well them said
the clergyman, there also four senses against
one upon the question whether there be pam,
and yet, sir, you know that there is pain, and
know there is soul
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-08

Contented Poverty. Do not sigh for this worlds
goods, nor lament the poverty. Out oil the
meanest howell thou canst get sight OF heaven
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-08

Horrible. Mr. o. Cornell in speech in the
British House of Commons lately adverlec TO
newspaper statements which turned out 10 ne
orase traffickers in slaves to have poisoned
vines on the decks of their vessels in case of
cantnre' and poison the water s. Thus destroy, by
such horrible means, their captors; and express
ed hope that the government would promptly
re,resent the facts TO thePortuguese government,
and require redress by the prosecution OF the
cons praOrs. ------ 49, - GILL ~ L-.N n
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-08

PREsIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Mr.
Van Buren, left the city of Washington at the
close of the month of Jnne last. His absence
from the seat of Government has been continu
ed already nearly three months We not
disposed to complain when officers fatigued 10y
arduous public duties, seek temporary relaxation
from their labors :--more especially this is to he
allowed when the indiv iduas are of feeble con-
stirution. or infirrn health But MIR Van Buren,,
on his arrival in this city on the first of July,
stated that his trip the Virginia Springs the
summer previous, had given him renewed vigor;
and his whole appearance indicated man
wholly free from bodily intirmy. We ask is
it to be justified, on any principle, that an Off
Ger receiving from the people Tt0enty Five
Thousand per aanum, without any asSignahle
reason for his absence, shall wholly neglect his
official duties tor nearly one quarter OF year
and this, too, at IL time when the country Is M
yolved in great difficulties, when the finances are
deranued When the Secretary of the Treasury
is negotiating with the Banks and money lenders
to sustain the credit of the Government, when
the people Oh the Florida Frontier, are butcher
ed by the savages IN cold blood, and commission
ers are tracking the President from watering
place, praying for relief? Is it, we ask, an hon
est discharge of official duty-is it such as any
emrloyer would excuse in an ngent-to speak
i'm legal language, is it such an execution OF du-
ties that if "A suit should be brought for the sal
airy, any recovery could be had upon the guam
tuin ,nerttit ? 1t will be observed that the Presi-
dent is not travelling for the purpose of obtain
ing anSaccurate knowledge Of it's condition and
thereby fitting himself better TO perform his Of
fetal duties He continues in single State re
Iatiye to which he needs no information he is
found caucussing with politicians and soliciting
votes, and giving the necessary directions how
to carry on the approaching election campaign
This for q President Of the Urited States =
We hope General Jackson will alude to this in
lis next letter of instructions, and direct him &c
return to Washington forthwith.-NetO Yorh
Star
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-08

On a late clear and bright evening, when the
skv was studded with thousand twinltlers,we
noticed two Hihernians surveying the wonders
of the heavens. Il wondher,' said Terry what
can he the use of so many thousand hundred
stars as we sac now at alp User said Paddy
why, what blockbeod we are, Tongue! livery
one iv them same sthars that We sac, whether
visible or iu.sible, is many suns .... ..'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-08

YOUNG MEN make a very wrong estimate of
public opinion when they think to be thought
we'll of and respected for a da,aifed exterior.
Dandy ,tress and dandy manners are things more
enved by the simple, than desired or respected
by the intelligent aud worthy Of either sex. The
lad who has arrived at the age OF SELF Importance
may be assured, that the little foppish lrinkets
which he regards comforting upon his person
consequence, and commanding respect-are in
fact but the symbols of his folly in the eyes of
those for whom he assumes them a neat attire
which VIII not attract attention-an unassuming
department that is not ambitious of preferment,
nor so bashiul as to require a tedious urging
when he knows himself competent and secretly
desires to compIy-correct and easy speech
rought with good sense, ideas, sentiment, wit
these are the qualities which will command the
respect of others, and what is Of equal import
ance, self respect ..
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-08

Scene board Steamboat The Louisville
Journal gives the following account OF an &C.
currence on board Steamboat.
An amusing incident occurred the other day
on board ii steamboat bound up from New Or
leans. between a gentleman and rufhany
blackleg who were engaged at game OF poker er
The betting upon the game ran up to $o,OOo,
when the gentleman exhibited the tour aces
"You certainly hold the strongest cards, but
think here is document that can take the mon
ey.' said the black leg, making motion for the
bank bills with one hand and drawing bowie
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-11-05
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

WYE, the subscribers, being appointed by the
w Honorable the Probate Court for the Dis.
trict of Orleans, Commissioners to receive, exam.
inc and adjust all claims and demands ofall persons
against he estate of NATHANIEL RUGGLES,
late Of Morgan, represented nsoIvent, and also all
claims and demands exhibited in offset thereto; and
six months from the second day of October 1889
being allowed by said Cour, for that purpose, W C
do therefore hereby give potice that we will attend
to the business Of appointment at the dwelling
house of Widow Lucy Rugglcs, in SAID Morgan,
on the thrrd Tuesday of November 1882 and the
third Tuesday of March, 1S40 from o'clock, A M.
until o'clock, p. NJ. on each Of said days.
EBENEZER COLE,
ii. W. MERRILL, ! Commissioners
CYRUS HEMINGWAY 1I6w3
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MORAL g. EgE1HAHGHesUS.
SIN OF THE TONGUE.

We sin with the tongue when without ncCeS
sity we speak TO the disadvantage of another, al
though say nothing but the truth. There is
no man living will venture to shy, who.is will
ing his most intimate associates should publish
to the world all they know of him.
Those men who the most distinguished
by their wisdom. integrity, good will to their lei.
low creatures and are noted for all their other
virtues, are far from being free from foibes, and
even faults. And it often happens that the disclo
sures of those hemishes in II mans character
which no one would consider as criminal tends
nevertheless 10 diminish his influence, and low.
er him in the estimation of those around him
To make those bemishes the subject of CONVEX
saton in public companies, to adopt any 9th
or expedient for extending the knowledge of
them, or TO converse OIL them even in private,
must be violation of that law-'Thou shalt
love thy neighbor as thyself' and an entire want
of practical illustration Of that truth that 'Char-
sty covers a multitude Of faults. And yet how
many there are, and members Of churches too,
who spend hours every week in publishing to
their BRETHREN and even to the world, the faults
and feibles OF those whom they profess to have
the tenderest regard. My breathren these things
ought not 10 be so.
Nor do think it lawful 20 make O practice OF
speaking freely of the faults OF those who are
generally considered vicious characters. In
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-11-05
Sashes, blinds and DOOrs.

TIME Subscriber would respectfully inform tho
a. public that he continues to manufacture the A.
hove articles at his old stand. and intends keeping
them constantly hand for sale at the lowest
prices.
Window SasRaeS
of various kinds, viz. common ovolo SASH lip ovo.
10 Sash, of all Sizes of Is, 90 and "a lights for
2 by glass, from l 1-8 to l Ia inches thick to.
gether with a new style Gothic Sash OF 10 by ID
glass, 1-2 inches thick, calculated for splendid
houses and public buildings.
Panel Doors
of4, 6 and 8 panels, consisting of those of ! l.s,
IA and l3 and 9 inches thick, suitable for out.
side and inside doors.
Window Blinds,
made in the best and latest style.
% He would just say to those wishing fol the
above articles that his sash, blinds and doors
made of the first rate stock in the latest stye and
by experienced workmen. Furthermore he will
say to those building, that he devotes his time to
manufacturing the above articles, he thinks that is
would be for their advantage to call and purchase.
N. b. Those wishing for certificates of recon-
mendaton, please call at his shop and examine tho
work.
Common by Sashes will be sold for 3 cents 4
light.
All orders by mail or otherwise, punctually at
tended to- LINDORF MORRIS.
st. Johnsbury, Sept. 5 1899. 1lOtf
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STATE OF VERMONT.

ORLEANS DISTRICT
IN Probate Court, holden at lrasburgh within and
for said District, the 9Th day Of October, a. ID.
1880
~ II. Freeman and Cyrus Hemingway, AID.
w. ambassadors of SHUBAL FAIR, late of
Morgan, in said district, deceased presents their
administration account foi settlement Whereupon
ii is ordered, that the be referred to tho Sd
Wednesday Of November next, nj the Probate
Office in lrasburgh, in said District, for examina-
ton and allow ancc, and that all concerned be
notified heroorby publication of tins order in the
Caledoniun, printed at ST, Johnsbury, three weeks
successfully, as soon may be, that they may
appear, if they see cause, said time and place,
and object thereto. BY the Court,
l16w3 GEO NYE REGISTER
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NEW GOODS !
s. On q al Cd s. " G wet 4

WILL ro.>-"e, Thursday next, Oct. 3, large
w and we'll selected assortment of
$g%A95g5 eSs WYIgGg5asIlGG SIS GG9DGo
most Of which have been purchased at prices unus
ually low and will be sold for at Il very small
advance. The impression has prevailed to u con
siderable extent that Goods may be purchased of
pedlers better bargains than of regular merchants
Whether this impression has ever been well found
cd it is material 10 enquire. 1t is sufficient for
present purpose that we assure the public that
prices shall be iOto 10 give occasion for
the remark in future, far 1t applies to U.s.
Experience has laugh; us the force of tho maxim,
that ga nmble ninepenco is better than slow sh-
ling" and we shall adopt in future such policy
will make it for the interest Of persons who pur-
chase with cash, TO purchase of US. These remarks
are not made merely for effect, but with The firm
belief that the plan proposed may be carried into
effect in good faith and result to the mutual advan-
| tage of our customers and ourselves.
We therefore repeat the that will
sell Goods for cash at a smaller profit than has been
added heretofore in tho county.
Those wishing to barter for Goods, purchase
on q credit will do well to call before pur-
chasing elsewhere. We don't wish to sell to such
as neuer pay--but good credit and prompt payment
at the time agreed upon, will buy Goods at small
advance from cost
The Ladies and Gentlemen Of St. Johnsbury and
vicinity, respectfully invited to call and exam
inc the Goods.
st. Johnsbury Plain, Sept 80, 1889. 1I3tf
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-11-05
AIargc Farm for Sale.

4 YING in Lyndon, on the old road leading from
a Lyndon Corner TO Sheffield. Said farm con-
tains about go acres-l40 in good state of i'm
about 70 OF wood land, including good
sugar place. There is an orchard on the farm.
The hnnse is two stories, and there two barns
on the farm Between IS and so tons of hay are
cut liom the farm A credit with security will be
given FOR large portion Of the purchase money.
JOSIAH DOW.
Lyndon, Oct. 90, 1899. ll7F3w
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10 the Public.

VENTE subscriber would respectfully say to the
l. Ladies of Vermont that he has taken an agen-
cy for Miss JUDKINS Patent HAND LOOM for
weaving Silk and Worsted Frnges, cotton and
linen Insertions, Caps, Capes, Collars, silk and
Head Dresses, fancy Tassels, &c Purses and trim
mlngs Of various kinds; genemens and ladies
Watch Guards of superior taste and durability
Any person wishing to purchase town or county
rights for the above work will please to call the
subscriber at his residence.
Ladies wishing for instruction upon the Loom in
the manufacture of the above articles, will receive
the best attention, and on the most reasonable
terms, by application to the subscriber.
Persons desiring TO purchase trimmings will
please to call: and orders from distance will be
promptly attended to- -
10l-tf JAMES JUDklNS.
DanviIle, VI. Caledonia Co. June 26, 1889.
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POET ".

G5The following lines were written a short
time previous to the death of Mrs MARY ANNE T.
BouroN, wife or the Rev N. BouToN, of Concord
IN. H.) and daughter Of the late Hon John belI,o
Chester, of the same State.
DYING.
eff life has a happiness which the prlmeval curse
has passed and harmed not, it is the early and long
enduring affection Of blood and habit-the love
which is born in childhood, an instinct deepening
into principle. Il IL. H.
My early iicnd-my early friend,
would not see thee now,
Deaths gasncss upon thy cheek,
Deaths damp upon thy brow;
That current coursng onguidly
That once went bo unding free;
My early rriend-My early friend,
| could not look on thee.
Oh fain would remember thee
AS in those earlier years,
Ere sorrow, care, or "hope detew'dN
Had scuthI that cheek with tears,
Ere pale disease had rined 1t,
Or thou had'st how'd thy head,
And wopt away thy virgin bloom
Above the early dead.
Alas for those, the stricken onos,
Where death has wav'd his wand
The dosolnrc who lived to mourn
The broken household band;
The silver cord, whose severed links
May never rcunito,
The bghed flower, the blasted bough,
I.fos lovlmoss and IN light.
Oh fain would remember thee
As in those earlier years,
Ere round thee full those shadows dark
That dim this vale Of tears,
When mid that numerous household band
Unbroien, unimPaircd,
With thee where sympathy and love,
And all but sorrow shared.
Years pass d-our separate lots werc cast
Devided and apart,
But though thine image fed the eye,
1t never left the heart,
And when again looked on thee,
And breath d thne alterd name,
In very selfshness l dcem'd
Thou scarce coulds be tho same;
For infancy was in thine arms,
And clustering at thy knee,
And many glistening eye locke up
ImpIorngy to thee;
And that pure brow, so placid still,
Revealed the touch of care,
But oh, it seemd hallow' trance,
1t dewitt SO lightly there
It's depend now-those ties rent,
Thou from earthhly love,
An earthly heritage art call'd
TO wear Il crown above,
Refugent in thy Fathers smile,
Whose brightn ess none may tell,
And angels wait to welcome thee,
My early friend farewell!
Portsmouth, N. I'll. REBEocA
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NOTICE

hereby given, that the Copartnership heretofore
Il existing under the name of f.. X. PROWTY
q CO. was dissolved by mutual consent, on the
| 9th of Apr. last.
All persons indebted to said late firm are REQUESTED
10 make paymen on or bofoIe the 10th Of Sept
next to Il. II. Fairbanks, at Lower Wn,errnrd. lato
partner, who is authorized to lquidate all Copart-
nership concern.
f.. X. PROWTY
ROYAL ROSS
Il. r. FAIRBANKS
Lower Waterford, Aug. ~, 1889. IO7lr
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To Pensioners.

TNNHE Subscriber will make Pension Voucn, 'hs
IL act as Attorney for Pensioners,and iorw Ins v"
money with dispatch. HENRY MATIoCcM', be
Pension Blanks and receipts, suitable io' y"
Montpelier Agency for sale by ,,rorKs.
DanvilIe, Aug. 81, 1889. iV0
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f. s. TOWLE, Cash. NJ. County Bank,
have for more than year past made use of
Currier IL Halls Writing Ink, and have found it
vcrYSupcrior article. 1t flows from the pen with
more ease than any have been accustomed to use
1t assumes beautiful black soon after its transmits
SION to paper-a most desirable quality, esPeciahy
to those whose sight has become impaired oy age
or otherwise. | have reason to DOUBT the en-
tire correctness of the manufacturers recommended
uou, and can most sincerely commend it to the
lovers of good Ink. ALBE CADA.
Sccy. N. H. Mutual Fire Insurance Co,
Concord Aug 3d. 1889.
New hampshire State Prison--War len 5 Office
Concord, Aug 30, 1889.
Messrs. Currier IL HaIl-Gent-llaving found
by one years experience that the Ink purchased OF
your firm possesses qualities very essential and rare
10 be found viz flowing readily, and growing
darker, until it becomes in a few days after II IS APP
piled a Jet black, | would therefore very freely
bear testimony TO It's being the most perfect article
Of the kind have ever met with, and most cheer
fully recommend it to the public and especially 10
those who desire elegance and durability in the APP
plication. . -
Letter from Rev. T.. L. Cummings, Pastor of the
Baptist Church, Concord N. III.
For six months past have made use of Currler
& Halls "Wliting Fluid, and can most cheerful
have made use of 1t runs more freely, and
smoothly from the pen-makes writing appear
more Ineligible, and does not wear pen so fast as
common ink.
| would therefore recommend to all persons to
purchase one bottle of the Perfect Writing Fluid
and they will feel as do, that nothing exuavagani
has been said in regard 10 its comparative excel
lence.
Concord, August &c, 1889.
The above Ink is put up in large bottles, and
is for sale at the Caledonian Office, by the single
bottle or by the dozen or half dozen.
St Johnsbury, Oct. 1889
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From Samuel Morrill,, Treas. N. H. Savings Bank,
April %.
have used the Ink made by Currier d Hall for
a few months past, and can cheerfuliy recommend
it the best have ever used.
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ClaPa'dGT g. MALLS
HNEIsg ENEIG'E WRITING ENEUaD.

THNlilS article combines all the requisite and val
~ liable properties that can be producod-Flu-
dy, Durability and brillianCy Of color
1t is romarkablc for lis easy flowing from the pen
and for The beautiful raven black it assumes soon
after its transmission to the paper-wi never turn
brown in any climate, or under any circumstances.
1t is particularly valuable for permanent records,
and is as well adapted to the of metallic pens
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-11-05

E1trad from a letter dated april 26, 1889.
From Geo. Kent, Esq. Cashier Concord Bank.
NIcssrs Currcr ~ Hall of This town manu-
llc,urcrs of the best writing ink within my know
ledge. 1t may be depended on ms Il first rate art
Gle.
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most cases it can answer no valuable purpose.
1t would in general he much better to spend
our time in mentioning the virtues and excel
Iencies of those with whom we are acquainted,
than TO be always dwelling upon their defrien-
cies and faults 1t is indeed sometimes ncces
sary to speak Of the faults of others in public
manner.
There is no other way in which the innocent
can obtain redress for the injuries or insults they
have received, or in which the perpetrator OF
crime can be br ought to condign punishment.
But instances o! his kind are comparatively lew.
In most cuscs in which man speaks to the dis
advantage Of others he docs it to crafty his re-
sentiment or Ills vanity, and has no regard what
ever to any good which may result from It, Ana
to triAe thus with sthe reputation OF our TEL
low men, though they may not he persons oi the
iuircst character Is in direct conrareIy to that
direction OF oul Saviour which on account OF lis
excellence has been called 'lhe golden rule, AS
We would that men should do unto you, do y e
also to them,'-Bap Reg.
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~ Tho Philadelphia Gazette says that lady
oi'v~ rnauested Daniel Webster TO wiite his name
In her album, '""odiateiy under the signature Of
LAFAYETTE. He instantly seized his pen, and
dashed off the following:
Dear lady little fear
IT'S dangerous to be writing hero!
His hand who babe eagle fly,
Trust his young wings and mount the sky,
Who babe across the atlantic tide,
Now thunders sweep, now navies ride
Has traced in lines Of trembling age
His autograph upon this page,
Higher than that Eagle scars,
Louder than that thunder roars,
His fame shall through the earth be sounding,
And DER the waves Of time be bounding;
While Thousands absurd as
Cling o his skirts he still will fly,
And spring to immortality.
IF by his name write my own,
Twill take me where l am not known
The cold salute will meet my ear,
"Pray, stanger, how did you come here?"
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HgrOadclOdhs, Buck Skins. SC.

BNOadcEOths, ABWck Skins, &c.
FEvH L largest lot of BROADCLOTHs, PILOT
4 CLOTHS, CASSIMERES & BUCK SKIN
ever had by offering for sa e at prices
which cannot fail to please We bought them much
cheaper than coer, and selling at from % 10 33
per cent less than former prices. All in want of
the al ticles are invited TO call and examine
SHEDD 9" JEWETT.
Oct. 7, 1889. 15tf
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A FRAGMENT. 10 enter this world without II
welcomc--to leave it without an adieu-to stand
a sad and silent monument amid the joys OF OH.
eys, which you cannot understand nor con-
ccve OTTO carry within your bosom ,,he buried
seeds of happiness which never to grow, OF
intelligence which is never to burst forth, of use
fitness which Is never to germinae-lo find
even your presence affective, and know not
whether Won excite compassion or howor-a
whole existence without one welcome accent
without one cxhiIaraIing lhought-wiIhout one
recollection Of the past-wthout one hope Of the
Gnturc-Oh! what Il cloud Of wretchedness Gov
ars, surrounds and oyUrwhelms such deplora.-
bic victim of sorrow.
"Now TO throw over such Il benighted being
the sweet ways OF inteIgencc-to open the ina
tcllect, and let it gush forth to streams Of life
and Ioy-to rouse the affections, that they may
know and love God, the giver of all things, and
mercitul in all his chaslisements; to enlighlen
the soul that il may see its origin and destiny
to cause the lips TO smile though they cannot
speak the eye to glislen with other emotions
than those Of sorrow: and the mind to under.
stand, although it cannot hear OH what beau
ti(ul supplement of the bcnevolence Of Hea'
ven i"
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Having used Ink made by Curricr ~ Hall for
several years past, can fully concur in the above
statement
f. s. TOWLE, Cash. Nj. County Bank,
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8 Superior Patent Truss,
ShCdd AZ sBeWedf.

EEAVE received from the Manufactors of nj cssrs
u n f. ~ IL. Reyes, Nowbury to sell on commits.
81 CALF SKINS Those wishing to purchase
will do well to call.
N b. WANTED, Hides g. Calf Skins for
which fair price will be given.
Sept 30. 1889. II3-tf
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NKTiLL ro,>-:"c, Thursday next, Oct. 3, large
w and well selected assortment of