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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Characteristic Letter from Rev. Ueur,
Ward Reecher.

The St. Louis Bulletin publishes cores
pondence which recently took place between
K. Ii. Davis, Chairman of the Lecture Com
mi,'ee of tn. Mercantile Library Association
OF St. Louis, and Rev. Henry Ward Beech
er. The Committee desired lecture from
MIR. Beecher, but with the understanding
that he should "eschew all matters pertain
ing to politics and religion" Mr.. Beecheris
reply was as follows:
Dear Sir: have received your letter po-
hte!y inviting me to give one or more l,c
lures before the st. Luis Mercantile Libra
ry Association next fall or winter. Blu, ,oa
ask, IN consequence Of the diversity of opi!:-
IONS among your members, that should. Z
accepted the invitation, "eschem all matte
pertaining to politics and religion an
too much OF patriot to eschew the one. art
too good Christian to neglect the other
Indeed the only motive that have for lee
turing at all, is the hope that l make better
citizens and better Christians of nv fellow
men. And 1t seems to me that q course Of
lectures, from which had been strained OF.
''all matters pertaining to politics and reiis-
ion,' must afford but very meagre die, 10
the young people of St. Louis.
Nor can imagine why you should, under
the circumstances, have wished me to visit
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Speaker Pennington not Republican

The North Star. copying from the Hart
ford Times and the Albany argus, makes it.
self merry over the election Of Gov. Pen
nington to the speaksrship, having discover
ed, shrewdly enough, that he is not Repub-
lican. The Republicans in Congress" says
the article. "are driven to abandon regular
Republican Of the Helper stamp, and take
up with man out Of their organization for
speaker" And these astute democratic edi-
:ors think that this Republican triumph
Stands up before the country as their vr,u-
al defeat"
Gov. Pennington not Republican,. We
wonder what constitutes Republican in
their view. Gov. Pennington voted for FIRE.
mont and Dayton in 1856, and during the
long struggle for speaker in the presen, Con-
gress he voted with the Republican members
'of John Sherman every ballot, until that
gentleman Withdrew his name from the can
vass. Gov. Pennington received every Re-
publican vote for speaker, and in constituting
the committees he has placed that sterling
Republican, John Sherman, at the head of
the committee Of ways and means, thus con-
stituting him the leader of the House.
Gov. Pennington not Republican, eh -
" onderful
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
LOCAL AND STATE.
Brief Locals.


A very large audience listened to the Con-
cert given by Mr.. Sawyer at the Town Hall
Friday evening; and alth ugh some f the
singers were unfortunate in having severe
colds, the entertainment was of ordinary
character for this latitude. Miss Ide's voice
was never sw eeter. and Mrs. Sawyer showed
the full power, Aexibility and compass of the
soprano which has no successful rival in this
State.
Mr.. McVicar, from the Seminary at
An,lover, will preach at the new church at
Lower Waterford next Sabbath. Arrange
ments are made, securing preaching hereaf-
ter. Professor Noyes will supply the desk
at the North Church in this place the two
next Sabbaths.
The weather continues mild, and at the
time of going to press We are having the lar
gest snow storm that has fallen since the
first Of January. We shall expect some more
wood, now.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
The News.

Virginia has entirely vindicated herself
She has tried and convicted the las, of the
Harper's Ferry prisoners, ard is now ready
to hang the remainder Of these conyicts. One
OF these last two prisoners showed an indif-
terence, courage, and recklessness of con-
sequences equalled only by Brown himself
Congress is now fully organized with the
exception Of printer; and that body is now
exercising itself in relation to the Thanking
privilege. Nothing important has been done
this week except the appointment of commit
tees, which We give elsewhere.
Latham, democratic governor of Califor-
MIA has been elected to the Senate in place of
Broderick, who was killed in duel.
There is yet hope for Italy. Napoleon is
confounding his enemies and (happily) dis
appointing his friends, in securing this peo-
pie from popish molestation. The Emperor
has the decided advantage of the pope, and
if he is not assassinated, he may yet give the
Italians the liberty SO long ardently desired.
The Hsrper's Ferry investigating commit
tee get along slowly. Gov. Robinson of
Kansas has been before them, but could give
them no information in regard to Browns
plans. The committee now contemplate
Gov. Wise before them.
VIM. E. Burton, the celebrated commedi-
an Of New York, is dead. He was the
founder Of Burton's Theatre, and supposed
to be the prince of good fellows. No COM
median in this country has established such
a reputation as Burton. He left fortune.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher was driving to
New York in her wagon, Wednesday FORE
noon, to meet MIR. Beecher on his return
from Springfield, when her horse became
frightened and ran violently down Hicks
street, Brooklyn. Becoming unmanageable
he dashed against the curbstone, throwing
Mrs. Beecher violently against the stone
steps of the Long Island bank. Her RICH,
temple was sevely cut and her face badly
bruised. She was taken up insensible, but
soon recovered her consciousness. She com.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17

our conscience for the qualification Of their
pride-no, fer their profit, for they were far
better rid Of this incubus. And they tacit-
ly acknowledge this in their denunciation Of
Helpers Book. If facts are misstated why
are they not corrected? Denu:ciation is
not refuta,ion. An argument denounced, is
strengthened.
We have always entertained high regard
for the author of this letter. We have con-
sidered it candidly and fairly, and We defy
any man who will do likewise, TO character
ize it as being otherwise than paerile in the
extreme. We cannot believe any man sim
cere who can assign no better reason for the
belief that is in him."
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17

given in Bradford, and repeated on the fol-
lowing evening to crowded houses, and with
merited success. The singers being in COS
tune, similar to that of the days of King
Asshueras they must present an imposing
appearance. We also learn that the Brad
ford Serenade Band are expected to accom-
pany them, and taken together, We anticipate
an entertainment of no ordinary character.
Large bills will be posted in the neighbor-
ing towns previous to the Concert, giving
time and place.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Washington County.

There is to be a missionary convent,
held at Montpelier the 9th and 18th ins.,.
Five returned missionaries are expected 70
be present, Reverends Lindley, ScudJer. rt.-
klns' Walker and Clark, together with the
Messrs. Treat and Warren.
The Repository says that the police di,,.
good business at Montpelier las, week. Dep.
Sheriff Bacon found Barney Roakes rather
the worse for bad liquor. and commenced to
tote HIM toward the Jail, when Barneys
brother llewey. interfered, and struck Bacon
very hard about the face and head. and then
escaped. Barney also Tough, the officer. bu:
go, into Jail. When he got sober. he was
brought before Justice Lyman, and testified
that he drank sixteen glasses of strong beer
IN Huntlnston's Grocery l.. Huntington
was lined $40. and costs for selling him the
beer, and Barney So, for being drunk. and
put under So bonds for resisting the officer
His brother Hewey was not to he found. He
had struck and resisted the ofIicer-so as 70
he in for all indictment and trial by the
County Court.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY.

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY.
The February number is before u.s. In
spite of the Atlantic's theology. it will have
many friends on account of its valuable arti-
sles. all Of which are original, and many of
which are readable, spicy gems, such as have
made this magazine great favorite during
its comparatively short existence In the
contents Of this number MY Last Love" is a
good story; while the other papers are
Counting and Me assuring Shetland Shawl,
Roba di Roma, The Amber Gods, The Po-
cts Friends, Some account of Visionary,
The Maroons of Jamaica, The Professors
Story, Mexico, &c.
Published by Ticknor g. Fields, Boston, at
50 per year-fve copies $40.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17

V On the standing committees it will
be noticed that speaker Pennington has as.
signed each of our Representatives to an i'm
portant post. Mr.. Morrill, on Ways and
Means, MIR. Walton on Claims and Mr..
Royce on that Of Foreign Affairs. Mr.. Nor
rill is also on the committee on Expendi-
lures in the War Department, and Mr..
Walton on Expenditures on the Public Bull
dinss.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Aew 2nblifatious.
The Magazines.
THE NATIONAL PREACHER.

HE NATIONAL. PREACHER.
The February number Of this periodical
contains FIVE sermons: One by Rev. Albert
Barnes of Philadelphia. on "The wise reck-
oning of TIM" excellent new years SER
mon, from the text, $50 teach US to number
our days, that we may apply our hearts unto
wisdom ;"-one discourse on "The two Laws ,
BY Rev. Geo. N. Boardman; one BY Rev. D.
P. Conklin from the text, "And he was car
ried by the angels into Abraham's bosom !
and another on Framework of Life"
Published by W. II. Bidwell, New York,
at 81 90 per year.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Orleans County,.

We learn from the Standard that VIM. F
Smart was tried at Barton last week for as.
saut and battery. and acquitted. Our read
ers will recollect that there was bit of
row at the Barton depot in December. grow
ing out of strife among the hotel runners
for passengers. 1t seems tina, Smart belong.
ed to Jerry Drew's party, and make an IN
provoked assault upon the keeper of the 9th.
er hotel, and yet the court acquitted him. A
correspondent of the Standard saws it was ,
complete triumph of railroad rowd,ism and
brute force over the majesty of the laws a.
gainst breaches of the peace.
A little son of Widow Watson of Iras.
h"rsh had his leg broken by having load
of wood tip over upon him.
DIR. Scot: has removed from Irasbur,b 70
Lyndon; and DR.. c. R. TAYLOR takes h;s
place.
One Mrs. Homely, of Irasbursh, proven
ted the officers from seizing some louor, a
few days since. by "squat,ing" upon it. Tie
Standard calls her "squatter sovereign"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17

n A gentleman walked into a store in
Cincinnati few days since and began to ex-
anime handsome shawl displayed on what
he thought to be the shoulders OF a show fig
ure. To his establishment the figure turned
about quickly and regarded him with half
frightened, half indignant look and then he
discovered that it was real live woman. He
left.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17

for III. e,,ug> in school dis,ric =. There bs,
been 80 little said and done upon this sub.
ject for few years past, that there has been
a great increase in rum-drinking and rum
selling. A portion are looking and hoping
for better times. when, as lately, the law NAV
be enforced.
Last Sabbath We were addressed in a Very
able manner by the Rev. Mr. Mallory a coi.
ored clergyman. He was listened to a,tep.
lively by large audience.
The NJ. f. Church here, under the pastor
ship of the Rev. Mr.. Harlow, has been for
some time past enjoying season of religious
interest, and several have been added 10 ,h-
church since he first came among US; and
more it is thought will join. There has been
at no time any excitement, but the still small
voice has been heard among US, and con,;p.
ues to be heard. May its calls not be les
UNDECIDED by any.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17

REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION. - The
Vermont Republican State Contention for
the choice Of Chicago delegates, will be held
at Mortified, Wednesday, April 18th. The
State Committee fixed upon Rutland as the
place for holding the next convention for
nominating State Officers. The time was
left undetermined, but it will be after the
Chicago nominations, and probably early in
July.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17

planned of internal injuries and appeared 10
suffer much, and there were serious appre-
tensions as to the amount Of injury she had
sustained. Two children and a nurse were
with her, who were only slightly injured
Mr.. Beec.er reached home few hours after
the accident.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
A LOOKEI-ON.
Chittenden County.

On the I'd Of January complaint was
made to Justice Colby that quantity of con-
trahand liquor was in the depot at Jonesville.
Sheriff Hinkson examined the premises and
found one barrel and FIVE casks of liquor. A
hearing was had on the 18th inst. but No
one appeared to father the critter, and il was
condemned to receive the extreme penalty
of the law, which sentence was carried into
effect.
On the 3Oth. Constable Flagg seized forty
eight bottles of London Dock Gin,' a, Rich
mond depot. The packages we're marked X.
Colberth.' but were not claimed bv anv one.
and will, doubtless, be spilled in due course
of law.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
GODEY'S LADY'S Book.

GODEYS LADY'S Book.
The February number Of this lady's mag
azine is promptly ON hand. The fashion
plates and patterns for ornamental work are
superior to those Of other magazines-they
may be taken as indicating both the style
and shade of goods used for ladies' appare,
at the season specified. The Lady's Book in
the hands Of Mr.. Cooley, may be regarded as
one Of the most successful publications Of
our country.
Published by L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia.
at $500 per annum-;wo copies $500; three
copies $500.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
I.ater.-Daniel on the stump!

MIR. Pratt addressed an enthusiastic audi
ence in one Of the large buildings of this
place on Wednesday evening. upon his claim
to the honors of the presidency. A promi-
nent merchant called the meeting to order,
when no less parsonage than the first con-
stable of the town was elected to preside over
their deliberations. Mr. Pratt recounted his
extensive travels by sea and land. in which
our reporter learned that he had visited the
Pawnce territory Of the west. Daniel gave
thrilling account Of his wonderful escapes
from the savage Indian ard the TO less say
age buffalo. He was finally run down bv
lame buffalo, and so badly wounded that to
use his own language, he was ATTENDED upon
ct one time by hundred and fifty doctors.
who did him no good, but under whose
treatment he grew worse and worse" From
this incident in his eventful life, ne is known
as the Buffalo candidate" At about ten
o'clock, after Mr.. Pratt had become weary.
the question was taken upon his nomination,
and to use his own words-"every man was
unanimous" The hat was then passed
round, and after examining its contents, the
orator remarked" in sorrow than in
anger"-that "the meeting had more sense
(cents) than he thought it had"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17

The fair and festival connected with the
ladies' sewing society of Lyndon on St. Val
entne's eve was very rice affair." The at
tendance was large, and the evening passed
off in the most happy manner. a NEST ex-
cellent supper was served up in the hall, con-
sisting of cold meats, hot oysters, pies, cakes,
jellies, and everything that coul! please the
taste or rejoice the eye of the partaker There
was quite display of needle and fame,
work, which found quite sale at very low
prices. The occasion was enc rejecting much
credit upon the ladies of Lyndon, and all
others concerned in the getting up or man.
agement of this fair. We hope this success
may induce them to repeat it another season.
And may We be there TO see."
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17

~ The Connecticut dog is an expensive
animal. The Hartford Couront saws We
might all have our mutton cheaper, and raise
Million of dollars worth more of wool.
skins, and carcasses per annum, if our farm
ers ieit secure agains. that inevilab. dog.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Windsor County.

They had a very severe fire at Woodstock
frida! morning, DESTROYING three stores, AM
doing ether damage. The stores were occu-
pied by Mellish & French, grocers; ]. II.
Murdoch. Russell & Clark. jewellers: W.
Haskell. books and stationery. and town
clerk; 4. Hatch 4 Co.. hardware; Charles
Chapman, druggist; George Paul. grocer:
and X. II. Bailey, silversmith. Two Other
stores adjoining were nearly ruined. and sew
eral other buildings were badly damaged.
!. II. Norris, for many Years superin,sr-
dent of the Springfield section Of the Yer
mon. and Boston telegraph line. died a. his
residence in White River Junction. SATURDAY.
morning. He had been living upon In;:-
ed diet since March last, for the benefit e =
weakness in the eyes, and his death is a:,rib-
uied to actual starvation.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Concert.

Concert.
We take pleasure in informing our citizens
that through the special invitation of a mum.
Der of our musical people, company OF
Bradford singers, thirty in number, under
the direction Of Mr.. Geo. L. Butler, have
been induced to visit St. Johnsbury within
week or two, and present to our music-lovins
people the much admired Cantata of Esther
the Beautiful Queen. Through our exchan-
ges We hear that this Cantata was recently
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Arrival.

Daniel Pratt, Jr., the "great American
traveller" arrived in town Monday evening.
He stops at the st. Johusbury House. We
understand Pratt to be one of Douglass
most dangerous rivals at the Charleston con-
vention; so those anxious for political favor
1t the White House had better make friends
with him at once. Daniels hat is full Of di,
1lomas, letters of introduction and rec on-
mendation, &C., &c. Below We give verba-
tim copy Of a parchment which he showed
US, which is rather rich than otherwise.
To the United People Of America.
Know all men BY these presents that the
Dean, Faculty and Members of the brown
vile Institute at Lowell, Mass, having high
ly masnified confidence in the Patriotism and
Integrity of DANIEL PRATT, Jr, known as
the Great American Traveller and Lecturer
on the Industrial Institutions of the country,
we hereby bestow and confer on him this our
Diploma, in token of our appreciation of his
'nultitudinous v:rtues-his gastronomic puts
>ance-his peristal,ic velocity and hatulency,
fitting him in a remarkable degree for the Of
fee of President of the United States. And
we therefore nominate and recommend him
as candidate for that Office in lSGO-ard
until elected, urging with tie full force of
our corporate capacity upon all Societies,
Communities, Villages, Hamlels, Towns. Git
les, States, Territories, Communities. Villa
yes, Islands, Communes, Churches. Bishoprics.
Masonic Lodges, Conclaves, Armies. Squads.
Men, Women. Boys, Girls. Youths. Maidens.
Bachelors, Tything- Men, Cons,ables, Sherifis.
Judges, Clerks, Poets and People; and par
,icularly the Governors thereof, to use their
utmost exertions 10 exalt the Presidential
chair by eleciing the Pratt aforesaid Presi-
dent in the coming campaign, 1860.
Given under the corporate seal and sigma
lures of the President and Dean of Fac
ulty. this 23d day of November, 4. d..
1859.
BENZ. BUTLER BROWN. Prest
l.. W. HUNTINGTON, Secretary.
Sig, b. SOLE AYERS.
l.: NJ: hereby certify tina,
BROWN\lLLE the above is a correct,
Institute organized copy Of my Diploma.
1852. DANIEL PRATT. Jr..
Lowell, Mass. The Grcu american
Irureler, Editor and .4uthor.
St. Johnsbury, VT, Feb. ii, 1860.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
A Short Temperance Lecture.

Among the business letters received at
this office within the week past, is one from
a lady in neighboring town. in answer to a
bill sent her husband for arrears on this pa
per. We give the letter mainly, as i; came
to US; emitting names and dates:
"My husband is railroad engineer, and
might have paid for The CALIFORNIAN if he
would. And here must tell YOU what is ex-
ceedingly painful to me: that he is another
rictim Of rum! And since year ago last
June has done nothing to provide for his fam
lily; and have not heard word from him
since the fourth of last April. do not know
whether he is dead or alive. feel it due to
you TO notify you, hoping you will discontin-
ue the paper, highly as prize it-for it
seems like an old friend-yet know it is not
right for me to let it continue without appri-
sing you of these facts. If it was in my pow
er would pay you for it !; but my health
has been poor for many years, and this win
ter work for my board. If l am ever able
to pay you l will do it cheerfully. Till then,
believe ME your friend and well-wisher."
If the eyes of this lady ever see these
lines, she may consider this a receipt in full
for the bill accumulated by her Incorporate
husband. And fthis letter should come un-
der the eyes ofthe husband We hope the SIM
pie story of the wronged one whom he VOW
ed to love and cherish may influence him to
renounce his cups and conquer his morbid
appetite for that which at the last "bi,eth
like serpent and s,ingeth like an adder"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Rutland County,.

Some Of our exchanges say that Mr.. Cain.
editor of the Courier at Rutland. has been
displaced from the office of postmaster, or
account Of Douglas proclivi,ies, and one J.
VI. Hail appointed in his stead. Buchanan
hates Douglas most cordially.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Commissioner Votes.

COMMISSIONER OIeSe
We have printed supply Of votes for
County Commissioner, and wish the temper
ance folks in the several towns to send in
for them. They can 90 by mail for Is cents
a package.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-02-17
Greensboro.

On Wednesday evening, the 9th inst, the
Young people connected with the United
Presbyterian Church at Greensboro, met at
the house of the pastor. the Rev. G. Camp
bell, and made him and his wife social WIS.,
1t. After the party, which numbered about
one hundred, had partaken of refreshments
amply provided for the occasion, Mrs. Camp
bell was presented with thirty-six dollars in
money. This gift she considers valuable in
itself, but especially so. as an expression of
the kind feelings cherished towards her By
the donors. Believing it to have been hear
uly given, it was by her cheerfully and CRATE
fully received. The meeting, which was va
RED by some pieces of instrumental and 70.
cal music, was upon the whole a very pleas
ant one
behold, how good and how pleasant it is
for brethren to dwell together in unity"
Groton.
"7he cry is still they come."-Since the
last reported rum cases from this town there
have been two persons, a Mr.. Orr and Nc
hndley, fined each five dollars and costs for
drunkenness: and Mr.. Dunn fined $40 and
costs for selling liquor. Last week one Jes.
Sc Silver was complained Of by Mr.. Hubbard
tor smashing in his door, and was fined 81
and costs, and he in turn complained of Mr..
Hubbard for selling liquor, and this being
the second ofense he was fined $40 and cos,s
After trial We learn that Hubbard gave lea
bail for security, and left both fines uppaid
Our town Is quiet, and but for this illegal
traffic in rot gut would remain so. W. have
had lecture on temperance by the Rev. Mr.
Merrill. the presiding elder for this District,
and arc TO have another by the State Tenn
perance Societys agent, on Wednesday, Feb.
- ara We learn that some effort is making