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be labor lost? For who believes word they
say?-Boston Atlas.


DISASTROUS FREsHEr ON THE KENNEBEc.-
| We have some unpleasant reports This morning
! from Augusta. 1t is said by the stage driver
from that place, that in consequence of the hea-
Wy rains for few days past, the Kennebec has
risen to an unprecedented height,-that the riv-
err is forming new channel, and that the whole
| of Water street, with all it's valuable buildings.
are in iminent danger of being swept away.
The occupants of the houses are vacuting them,
and the greatest alarm prevails. Acres of land
have caved in and it is reported that the banks
OF the river, even up to Judge Bridges garden
have been swept away. BY this disaster the
dam, though not carried away, will be, it is
thought, rendered useless;-and, indeed we
hear that the people would be glad to comprom-
Use by the loss of the dam, as the buildings be-
low would in such an event, be probably saved.
me cost of the dam alone, is estimated at
SoOOO.O0O. large mill containing eight saws
nearly completed, was in the greatest danger of
being swept away, in which event the bridge be-
low would inevitably be carried with it. 1t is
said the mill was to be blown up to prevent the
apprehended disaster
From the Pencbscot we hear of no damage as
yet though we perceive by the Bangor Wing.
that the heavy rains had extended 10 that section
of the State: That paper OF Thursday says:-It
does not rain bnt it pours. When it common
ced mas escaped our recollection but we believe
Old SOL has not been seen for four DAYS. Log
owners and Lumbermen, need now have no
fear tor every lake, brook or stream will be fill
ed, and ever log will find market and a good
one too.-P0rttdnd Advertiser
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New YoRK Juue 2 1896

New York, June 3, 1885,
You have probably noticed that rigid inquis-
iorlal power has been exercised by authorized in
dividuals, interrogating all strangers that enter
the British province by way Of St Johns. To
such an extent has this system been carried and
to such inconvenience does it subject travellers,
that the owners of the ChampIan boats have
come to the decision of taking their boats off the
route to St Johns, and allowing them to 90 no
further than the village of Chanplain, within
system of espionage, would seem TO indicate that
the British authorities were not yet free from APP
prehension OF further revolutionary movements
among their discontinued subjects.
STGeorge arthur has proceeded to Brockville,
for the purpose of making enquiries on the spot
into the circumstances attending the seizure of
The American schooner, Stephen GirarG. This
was unnecessary, as Col. Worth had settled that
matter. The Montreal Herald of the LIST instant
speaking on this subject is quite furious against
the Queens Cabinet 'We know enough" (says
lie Herald) "of the concilatory policy adopted
by lie present ministry, to beiieve that there is
no national degradation or insult, so gross as 10
induce then, to viadicais their coutrs honor, and
the first account of the Rockville affair sore ev-
idence of continuation ofthe same pernicious
SYSTEM
Ofthe result of the Virginia election there
seems to he but little doubt Notwithstanding the
loss of Mallory we shall gain two three mem
bers ofCongress. On joint ballot in the Legis-
lature, we shall have majority of about IL. g.
this will be effected in despite of angry and I'M
kind discussions between the friends of Messrs
Tyler and Rives. These discussions and feel
ings have lost US several members OF the Leg
islature. ! am warranted however in saying
that they do NOT extend beyond their local poll
cy and views. On the great, and what must
soon be the all absorbing question, these gentle
men and their supporters will act in concert -
They will go heart in heart and hand in hand
fnr In al f%rt
didate of grateful and enthusiastic people.
1.-THE vauntings and Boosting and misrepre-
sentation of the Globe and the Albany Argus
We're worthy of notice;-or if their impudent
falsehoods merited The labor Of contradiction,
what fine opportunity does the Virginia cleo
tlon present for demonstrating their reckessness
and total disregard of truth A few quotations
on this subject, from their own vile journals,
would present them in an altitude at which the
hnger OF scorn might point. But would it not
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The Buffalonian says five thousand persons, al
least, will visit New England this from the
West, and one half of them will cary back Yankee
wives with them. We can't spare many that
The largest Sunday School in the world is at
Stockport in England The number of pupils in
1887 was 2244, and of teachers 400.
The Grand Jury of the District of Newcastle,
U. Canada have unanimously presented Lord
Durhams Report on Upper Canada nuisance !!
Comfort for single JLessedness.-4 prio'i-There
are about 40 petitions before the Legislature of
Connecticut, praying for bills of divorce.
The House of Representatives in Connecticut
have passed an act, empowering the towns in the
State TO grant licenses for the sale of sprituous
drinks, or withhold them, at the will of the major
ity of the voters.
According to a sandusky (Ohio) paper one hun
dred tons of maple sugar, of purity and beauty
equal to the finest Havana, have been made in that
county the past
GJeMr John Phillips is appointed Post Master
in Peacham, Vt. in place of Joel Walker, resigned
The Rev. Mr. Hogan, Methodist minister has
been murderd in Cass County, Georgia, by man
named jerks, who is a miller in the neighborhood
and who, at the time intoxicated.
The Bangor Wing states that the expense of the
deience OF the disputed territory expedition Will
not fall much if any short of the sum appropriated
by the Legislature, 100000.
1t appears from the London and Liverpool pa
pers that the emigration to this country was very
large-the foreign packets and transient ships ar
irving at New York every day give iproof enough
Of this.
Canadian Prisoners IN England.-Twelve OF
them have undergone the form of trial and been
sent TO New Holland. The other twelve still re-
manned in jail in London.
c. p. Van Ness has arrived at Philadelphia from
Malaga. 1t will be recoected that the the loco
focos of the fourth district ran his baggage for
Congress, some years since.
The wheat crop in England IS stated to be der
cdedly superior to those Of the last two seasons
Stock of every description appears to be prime and
thriving, and an abundance of food is promised.
The Charleston Mercury says; can affair Of no.
nor 'came Off on Saturday in that city-time 7 o.
clock, A. M, place Savage Street--weapons pis-
tols--no seconds decided in a single heat one
party hit exactly between wind and water, the
ball entering his mouth happily to iniure
his teeti-he other receiving the ball in his leg
good shots both and all the better for not killing,
those most interested will doubtless acknow-
ledge"
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BRIGHTON MARKET.
nfou,Jau I

Reported for the Yankee Farmer
AT market, 345 Cattle, including stores, 36
yoke WorkingOxeu. A. Cows and Calves, 22j
Sheep, 1913 Swine.
Prices. Beef Cattle-There was'a decline from
last weeks prices. Several cattle left unsold-
We quote first quality from 1875 a SO; second
q 1 So $3.50 third quality $3.50 a$s.
W0rhang Ofen- Sales slow. We notice but a
few yoke sold at $685. $11O, uud 1856.
Co1os aud Caloes,-Connue dull. We notice
sales at $2S, 1886. $3s, $40, $40 2 and $50 A
very handsome Cow from John Tidds farm at
Lexington sold for 1875.
Sheep.-sold at SO, $3.50 and $4
o1o'ne- AT retail, from 8 H. One lot sold TO
close very large one, Ia Ia
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OF his profession. and retired TO private life.
lie has been Justice of the Peace Tor many years
and several times member in State Legisla-
ture, the duties ofwhch stations he has performed
to the satisfaction of his friends, and the public.
State Paper.
In Barnet, May Ia, WIN. SHEARER, Jr., son of
VIM. Shearer Esq. ,.in his 23d year.
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NOTICE

hereby given that meeting of all the Officers
IL of the CALEDONIA COUNTY CATTLE
FAIR will be holden at w. G. Boardman's Inn. in
St. Johnsbury, on Tuesday the 1SthI day of June
inst. at one o'clock, p. Nj. The Committee of
Arrangements are, Ezra G. Chamberlain, e. B.
Chase, Henry Stevens, H. G. Benton, E. fairbanks.
Nathaniel harrington, Sewel Bradley and John
Kelsey. punctuaI attendance is requested.
LEVI p. PARKS, Secretary.
June Z, 1889. CIV
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CHARLES DAVIS.
STATE OF VERMONT.

CALEDONIA COUNTY, S.
is ordered that Amos Gage and Alexander
H. Dutton, Defendants, in the foregoing Bill, who
reside without this State be notified of the penden
cy thereof by the publication of the substance of
said Bill, together with this order, in the Caledo
man, newspaper printed at ST. Johnsbury, in the
County of Caledonia, three weeks successfully,
the last OF which pub locations to be less than
four weeks before tho Session of the Court TO
which said Bill is preferred. which shall be deem
ed to be sufficient notice to said Defendants to
appear and answer to said Bill.
Given under my hand at DanvIe, in the County
OF Caledonia, :his 9Th day Of June, A. D. 1889
ISAAC f. REDFIELD,
9|-oW Chancellor.
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uJ'An editor must calculate Literally upon the
gullability o. the people to publish such stories as
appeared in the last North Star, pretending to be
news ofthe Virginia election. We know not what
the readers of that paper can swallow, but should
suppose them to be very hungry to gup down such
a quantity Of msreprese ntaions.
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Court .Ne,ps. John Van Buren, has arrived a,
New York. On the 4th Of May, Mr. Stevenson,
the American minister at The British court; Wis,
tied the Grand Duke of Russia. At grand
state ball, given on the 10th Of May, at which
John Van Buren, and Mr. Stevenson were pres.
emf. the Queen opened tho ball with the Grand
Duke OF Russia. AT another grand ball at Al
mack's attended by 400 'fashionables,' among
them Prince Louis Napoleon, John Van Buren,
and Mr. Stevenson figured somewhat largely.
What say the ynnkee boys to the Democracy
of these loco focos?- Watchman
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Election .4aecdote.-Though our elections
sometimes produce ebullitions of angry feeling,
they also originate some excellent Jokes One
of them we aball give as related to us. The
question was put to simple foreigner by our
informant, "Have you ever been naturalized?'
Answer, Il don't remember Q.sCan't you re-
collect whether you ever applied to the court
for that purpose" Ans mo; but they had me up
at court once, and was put in Jail for few
days, perhaps that was TO naturalize me; but m
NOT able to say for certain. "-JNoyfoM Herald.
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GyeThe Chicago Democrat says that some doz-
en- families returning to the East disguised with
tho West, and that their dissatisfaction is in con.
sequence of their being "too lazy to shake aoih Ml
6ruet"
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MayEmG Tools.

SHEDD 81 JEWETT have for sale Philip, Mes
~ ser a. Colby's searranted German, Shear Cast
Steel Soy THES. Having sold these Scythes for
the two last years we can confidently recommend
them ms superior to any other kind we have ever
sold. Also, Pitch Forks, Rakes and Patent Snaths.
Call and SEQ.
June II, 1888. 97-tf
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RICHARD BLAISDELL.
VS.
AMOS GAGE
and
I'm CHANCERY.
Gift

ALEXANDER DUTTON
PICHARD BLAISDELL of Conessus, in the
IA County of Livingston and State of New York
having fled his Bill OF complaint against Amos
Gage, of Dearbornsville, IN the County Of Ware
and State OF Michigan, and Alexander Dutton Of
Chelmsford, in the County Of Middesex, and State
oil Massachusetts, returnabe TO the Court of Chan
Gerry next 10 BIO holden at Danville, within and for
.he County Of Caledonia, the 4lh Tuesday Of
Juiy, A u 1889, charging in substance that on the
and Alexander Button indebted to the said
Richard Baisdel, in the OF six hundred Dollars
specified In i've promissory Notes. all of that date
given by said Gage and Dutton TO said Blaisdei.
one for one hundred and fifty Dollars payable on
the first of October, 1885, one for ono hundred and
twenty hve dollars, payable the first of October
1880: one Tor one hundred and twenty five Dollars
payable the first of October 1897, and two Notes
for one hundred Dollars each payable one in three
years and the other in four years from the first of
octobor 1883, all on interest, payable annually for
value received. And on the I'd day of April. A :.
D. 1856, for the purpose of securing the payment
Q, said flve several spromissory Notes. said Amos
cage and Alexander Button mortgaged to said
Richard Blaisdel the following described lands in
reacbam, in said Caledonia County, TO wit:-Two
certain pieces of land in Peacham aforesaid the
hrst tract contains one of land situated on the
eastery side of the High way leading from Peach.
am Hollow to Dapville, embracing the Dwelling
House and Barn and out houses standing on same:
and Inc second tract contains about Zee four tbs of
an acre OF land and having the Blacksmiths shop
on the same, and being part of Lot number 65 in
the square so called. and is the same land which
the said Gage and Dutton pure hased of said Biais
zen on The 2Sth OF April 1885, reference being had
10 SAID Deed Tor more PAL icular description of
the premises, and that said five Notes have not
been paid and praying foreclosure of the EQUITY
OF redemption of said Mortgaged premises
by his Solicitor
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Grr-' William Legget, once editor of the N. York
POST Plaindealer, the Critic, &c. died few days
since at New York. He had just received the ap-
pontment by the President of mission to Guate-
notge AIR l.. was ofthe ablest Administration
editors 10 the country.
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NOTICE.

"A LII persons having unsettled accounts with the
IN late firm of HAMMOND q MORSE, are
requested to call and settle the same by note or
otherwise without delay. All demands OF more
than one years standing must be paid soon
WIN. MORSE.
Lunenburgb, June 3, 1889. 96-3w
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REAL ESTATE---FOr Sale.

~H1IAHA MIS- H IN H NI""'" M UN' f5suHCs
VI HE subscriber offers for sale his STAND in
N North Danvllo, consisting of and very
convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, BARN and
SHED and three acres GLAND. together with a
complete sett Fof BLACKSMITHING TOOLS
Possession given in September.
For further particulars enquire of
HORATIO G. MORRILL,
N. b. The above stand is suitable for any me.
chanic whatever.
June, 1889. Off
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FRIEND SHIP, Anne Arundel Co Md. NAV 90

Yesterday we had one of the severest hail
storms ever experienced in this neghborhood
which although not as violent in The Immediate
vicinity of this village, was very destructive to
reached us Of several wheat fields having been
cut to pieces, tobacco been ruined, barns, ont.
houses and chimneys blown down, and ali the
windows demolished. There was never such a
destruction before-the hail laid in some places
six inches deep, and as large as the eggs of hens
Every hour brings fresh intelligence Of dana.
ges done to fences and trees, and OF our neigh.
bors having lost hogs, calves, &c.
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look aa This F!

VNVHE subscriber would inform all persons in
d debted to him that it is his request that they
would call and settle before the middle of June,
instant, as he is going 10 leave town. Those who
delay will find their accounts in tho Sheriff. hands,
EBENEZER X. HAMMOND
st. Johnsbury, June , 1899. 96-3w
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Answer 10 the Enigma in the last Caedonian-
Exaggerations. Gag, Rex, Ganges, Ten, Neatness,
Aerxes, Stern, Rations, OTIS Singing, Egg Harbor,
Sexton
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fl Man Killed by .Shark.-Extract of letter
from young Seaman, to his parents, dated

MATANzAs, April Is.
"A melancholy affair occurred here yesterday.
a man at!work in small boat, alongside one of
the steamboats in the harbor, was sitting on the
gunwale which caused her to heel. and fo me as
constituent of all who witnessed the catastrophe,
we neheid large shark spring up and take
MN from the boat and he was seen no more.
g." The next day shark was taken, measuring
thlrteen ieet but probably was not the one that
took the man. They opened him and found IN
him beef's head with horns on. You NAV
Judge the size of the monsters mouth from the
contents of his stomach NV
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Birmingham Furnace.
TROY YERMOMI,

XN7ANTED to contract for the making of 500.
w 600 bushels hard wood COAL, for which
cash, and lberal price will be paid on delivery.
Experienced Golfers will find il to their advan-
tage 10 apply to
AUGUSTUS YOUNG,
.9gont, TROY, W.
or J. &. j. II. PECK ~ Go,
97-tf AGENTS, BURLTNGTON, ".
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~ Flour was selling in Boston the 4th inst
at $6,75 and 700 per barrel. The supply was very
large, and it IS gradually declining in price.
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Charcoal Wamaed.

VHNEE subscriber is wishing to purchase a large
n quantity of hard wood CHARCOAL, and
VIII want it delivered at his Furnace in Decem-
Der, January and February next, for which he will
pay Five Dollars per hundred bushels, in cash if
wanted, on delivery. Or he will advace cash on
contract for Coal, when satisfactory security is
gwen that the coal will be delivered according to
contract. HUXHAM PADDOCR
st. Johnsbury, June 1889. o7-tf
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@A& SA HM &BGa

In Marshfeld, Mr. Nathan Capron of Walden, to
Miss Elizabeth b. Eaton, of Marshfeld.
:, In Cabot May 3Oh, Mr. Nathaniel Moulton 10
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NeW Goods.

INNHE subscribers would inform their friends.
n enemies, and the public generally, that they
have just received, and are now offering for sale. a
new assortment of
Spring and Summer GOODS.
among which may be found
BROADCLOTHS, CASSTMERES, AND
FANCY BUCKSKlNS,
Ginghams, Copperpate, MusIins, bishops Lawn.
printed Lawn, plain and check Cambrcs, Cambria
Muslin, Lace, lace Quilting, Edgngs and Insert
ings, Linens, ladies' Kid and Silk Gloves. A few
STRAW BONNETS on hand and more expected
soon. Bonnet Trimmings; large assortment of
ENGLISH, FRENCH. AND AMERICAN
Pa IN TS 8;
plain and figured Silks for Dresses; Silk Handkfs
black and fancy Cravats, Vestngs, Padding, Can
vass, Silecia, brown Linens, Crash, Ticking, Drill
ing, Sheehngs, Shirtngs, Umbrellas, Hats, and
many other articles too numerous to mention.
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Furnace.
THROW TED1E1 Rrry,

TROY, VERMONT.
now in full and successful operation and is
in readiness to contrac. for the casting of Stove
plates, and other heavy castings Also, for Pig
Iron of superior quality, deliverable at the Fur.
mace or any part Of the country
AUGUSTUS YOUNG, AGENT,
Try, Vermont.
j. Il J. II. PECK IL CO., AGENTS,
Y7-u TurIiRgtO Pe7m0nt.
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WANTED.

in exchange for Goods, most kinds of COUNTRY
PRODUCE, for which liberal price will be paid
Fl. CUTTING & CO.
Lower Waterford, May 90, 1889. 95-3m
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NOTICE.

TESIiE subscriber would inform his friends and
n the public generally that he has purchased of
T.. j. Hammond, (of the late firm of Hammond and
Morse) his entire stock in trade, where he intends
carrying on the mercantile business in all ITS vari-
Gus branches He would also say that he has just
received, fresh from Port, the most splendid
Foreign a m ii hid @ INN es tic
s@aA% GOODS
he has had the pleasure OF offering to his GUS
.omers--and among which may be found the fol-
lowing articles, viz:
BROADCLOTHs, CAssIMERES, AND
SATINETTS,
English, French and American Prints from 10 to
2o cents per yard; summer Stnfs, silk and tabby
insertngs, book Muslin, bishops Lawn, Fancy
Iidks. Italian Cravats, prime article; Gro de Nap,
Gro do Swiss and Forance Silks, Gloves, Ribbons,
tapes, Braids, brown and beached Sheengs and
Shlrtngs, Cotton Yarn, Batting, Wicking, Tick
ing, Drilling, Umbrellas, Hats, Caps and many
other articles too numerous to MENTION which to-
gether with his former stock, renders his
ment complete
ALSO-A prime assortment of
HARD WARE AND CUTLERY, CROCK
cry AND GLASS WARE,
w. /. GOODS, &c.
Ladies and Gentlemen The subscriber takes
this opportunity TO tender his grateful cknowledge-
ments for past patronage and also to solicit a
tinuance of the same. He would say further that
the above assortment of Goods will be sold as
cheap as at any other concern in this vicinity. He
does not, however, wish you to take his, word for
it, but take the only method of forming correct
judgment, namely, call and examine qualities. and
prices.
WANTED,
In exchange for Goods,
1000 pairs FEELINGS,
1000 yards domestic Flannel, all wool;
500 do Frocking, do do
500 do Tow Cloth
Tons good Butter;
do Maple Sugar;
1000 lbs, Wool.
ALSO-The privilege of charging TO good pav-
ing customers, and CASH not refused.
WILLIAM MORSE.
Lunenburgh, June 3, 1899 96-3w
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Cod Fish

Cod Fish
ar very superior quality, for sale CHEAP, by
~ SHEDD 81 JEWETT.
June II, 1889. o7tf
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Cow for Sale.

A FIRST rate new milch COW, for sale by
IA STEDD g. JFWETT.
April %, 1889 Soft
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Hard and Hollow Ware.
CUTLERY, GERMAN SILVER WARE
GOODS, CROCkERY AND CLASS :
WARE, &c.
w. II. Goods and Groceries.

Ladies and Commemorative take this opportu-
nifty to tender grateful acknowledge for
your liberal patronage thus far and we hope to in
sure the continuance of tho same by fair dealing
and reasonable prices
We do not pretend to use soft sauder, nor shall
we presume to publish all the world that our
Goods were carefully selected, and bought where
they keep good articles and sell cheap, (albough
we acknowledge that we were more than four days
examine qualities and prices, and then Judge for
yourselves. Those wishing to purchase are fnvt-
cd TO call before purchasing elsewhere. IF our pr-
ces are satisfactory shall be pleased to sell, if
not will not discount little and enjoin secrecy,
nor say, seeing it is you, you, you shall have our
Goods little lower than we have sold to others,
but you not tell of it, but our course shall be
to state prices where afford TO sell, and use
all alike.