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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13
More Truth than Poetry.

One L. ID. Kidder has written some vers-
es, published in the Lancaster Republican,
entitled independence" His idea of indie
pendence is thus described in the first
verse:
at is to have no debts to pay,
That long ago were due;
To feel that through the busy day
Our word was good and true
If this is the l.. ID. Kidder that used TO
live in Concord, land We believe it ISL he
knows experimentally nothing about the sin
dependence" of which he writes in the above
lines, for he owes us for about FIVE years
subscription to THE CALIFORNIAN, and it is a
debt to pay" as the poet aptly remarks in
the above, that long ago was due" Judg-
ing from the past, it will be some time be-
fore J.. ID. kidder will arrive at that blissful
state which he styles independence"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13
Trouble in the Passumpsic Railroad Co.
From the Boston Traveller.

There seems to be something going wrong
along the line of this road, or rather, among
the managers Of the road, which though an
outsider may not NEEDLE with, may yet de-
serve the attention of stockholders and bond
holders.
The directors have, it seems, recently abol-
ished the Office of superintendent, and as it
appears, mainly for the purpose of getting
rid Of Mr.. Merrill, who for many years has
filed that office, and have devolved all TIE
duties on the president of the road, Mr.. Hen
~ Reyes.
Immediately following this action of the
directors, Ex-Governor Fairbanks, the father
Of the 70 ad and one of its most efficient and
important managers, resigned his place as a
/ director.
T All this means something. But from the
expression of Railroad men, familiar proba-
! bly, with all the circumstances of The case, it
does not mean, as might at first be inferred,
that Mr.. Merrill held sinecure Office, or
was in any way unfit for the Office Of super
intendent.
! At recent meeting Of superintendent or
other officers of several connecting roads
as the Boston & Lowell. Lowell Il Nashua,
Boston Il Maine, Lowell & Lawrence, Stony
Brook, Concord, Manchester L. Lawrence,
Boston, Concord & Montreal and Northern
roads-a formal resolution was passed, ex-
pressing "regret at the dissolution of pleas
ant relations which they had held" with Mr..
Merrill "for so many years. aud On order
was adopted to send the resolution to him as
"a mark of their regard for his abilities and
gentlemanly bearing"
The proceedings above referred to are as
follows:
! At meeting of Railroad men in Boston,
Mlrch p, present.
George Stark. Esq, Manager Boston &
Lowell and Nashua L. Lowell Railroad J.
b. Winslow. Superintendent Boston e. Low
ell and Nashua & Lowell Railroad; William
Merritt, Superintendent Boston Il Maine
Railroad +. II. Nourse, Superintendent,
Lowell e. Lawrence Railroad; A. Role, Su.
perinterdent Stony Brook Railroad; J. A.
Gilmore, Superintendent Concord, Manches-
ter s. Lawrence Railroad J. +. Lyon. Direc.
tor Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad
Onslow Stearns, President Northern Rail
road; VIM. NJ. Parker, Superintenc en-,
Northern Railroad.
GEORGE STARK, Esq, Chairman,
WV. N. PARKER, Esq, Secretary,
The following preamble and resolutions
made by the chairman, were unanimous a
dopted:
Whereas, 1t is reported that George A
Merrill, Esq, the present Superintendent Of
the Passumpsic Road, is to leave that posi-
ton on the first of April next
Resolred, That we view with regret dis
solution Of the pleasant business relations
which We have held with him for so man!
years, and that as mark of our regard fol
his abilities and gentlemanly bearing, cop!
of this testimonial be furnished to him.
Per order,
WV. NJ. PARKER, Secretary.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13

ing angels" who helped to mob him on that
terrible night, but an alb was clearly prov
ed in the case of Samuel Scribner. The
prisoners were discharged.
An eminent jurist was once asked what an
abb was? He replied that it was lie ty
rhich many rascals escaped justice!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13
Call Accepted.

Rev. Joseph Tory, Jr., a son of Prof. Tor
ry Of Burlington, has accepted the call re-
Gently extended to him by the Congre CATION
al Church in Hardwick, to become their pas
tor. Mr.. Tory is to commence his labors
the first Sabbath in May.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13
Missionary Meetings.

There will be series of missionary con-
ventions held in this state under the auspices
Of the American Board, as follows: at
Burlington, Tuesday and Wednesday, A.
pril "a ard 25;
Brandon, Thursday and Friday, April &c
and 81;
Peacham, Tuesday and Wednesday, May
and 3;
Barton, Thursday and Friday, May
and 4.
1t is expected that Mr.. Warren, one or
more secretaries of the Board and several
returned missionaries will be present.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13
A Card.

At a meeting of the choir of the NJ. f. Church
ofih,s pace Gu last Thursday evening, it appear
ing that their former choris,er had resigned. i,
was voted unanimously that the thanks of the
choir b, rendered Mr.. and Mrs c. H. Marshal.
for the very acceptable manner in which they
have led the music at this church for the pas, two
wears
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13
WASHINGTON County.

The will of the late ID. K. Smith Of Barre
contains the following bequests:-$6OO to
Barre Academy; $500 to the Congregation
al society in Barre $500 to the Consrega-
tional parsonage society 5000 to Dartmouth
College; 800 to the American Bible Socie-
ty; about $500 to his friends and relatives:
and $250O each to the Barre Academy and
J. S. Spalding.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13
Another Fire in Sutton.

On Wednesday, April 4, dwelling house,
woodshed, two barns, horse barn and car
rage house, with about twenty tons of hay,
a two ye; rs old colt and two calves were de-
stroyed by fire. Also quantity Of grain,
two wagons, cart, plows and other farming
tools. The above belonged to Mr.. Charlie,
S. Taft, and the house was occupied by his
parents. The loss is partly covered by the
insurance in the Farmers Mutual. The orr.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13

Observation-Disclosures burlington Daily
Free Press enters upon its thirteenth year
last week, and the fact furnished an occasion
for the editor to review the past-not only
Of Ills paper, but Of the town where his paper
has grown to be one of the institutions of
the place The Free Press is an excellent
reliable paper.
The Eo>ton Journal came tc us Monday in
new dress. The Journal is one of the mos,
prosperous dailies in the country. They
have just ordered one of Hoes eight cylinde,
presses. TWO new ten-horsc-powe engines
and are now engaged in putting upa new
tour-story building on Washington Street
which they are to occupy for their printing
office. their present quarters being too much
cramped. The Journal deserves al the pop
ularitv which attends it.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13
TIL f. CALEDONIAN
BY {. NJ. STONE & co.
St. Johnsbury, Friday: April -: 1860.
Third District Republican Conven-
ton

The Republicans Of the Third Congre Ssional
District are invited To meet in Mass Convention
at Hydepark. on Tue,da the oath day Of April
next at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. to elect dele
gates to the National Republican Convention to
be held at Chicago. the 10Th DAY Of May next
r. c. BENTON,
q. &. BENEDICT. District
+. 3. WHITING,
WM. BURBANK.
March %. lSt;0.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13

gin of the fire, which took place about 2 p.
NJ, is yet mystery.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13

ig Rev. T. Starr King, sailed from New
York on Wednesday for San Francisco,
where he is to be the pastor Of the first Uni
tartan church. He was honored with an
English breakfast BY his friends in New
York, or the day Of his departure. \ large
Number Of what are termed Liberal Chris
tians were present at this festival. William
Cullen Bryant, the poet editor, presided, and
genial remarks were made by Drs. O>good
Bellows. Fellows and others. There were at
least five hundred in attendance at this re-
past, which was termed breakfast although
the company did not sit down till past mid
day.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13
Bennington County.

The Banner says John Sherman, who de-
ceased in Pownal some 20 years since, had
born to him on the day he completed his
10Th year son, and he called his name Levi
and on the same day were born unto him
grandson and great grandson, the parents
at the time residing in three different states.
All three of the boys are living now, and are
about % years Of age. Mr.. Sherman was
an old Revolutionary pensioner, and should
have received double pay.
The lumber mill of J. B. Wood of Dorset
was destroyed be fire on Monday morning Of
last week, together with six circular saws,
two lath machines and 10000 feet of boards.
No insurance.
A son was born to Mr.. Cornelius Sheldon,
Of Rupert, the 25th of this month. But what
is singular in the matter is, this little stran-
ger is the son of seven fathers and six moth
ers, all living, to wit-one father, two grand
fathers and four great grandfathers, one mo-
Their, two grandmothers and three great
grandmothers.
Samuel Lucas, only 6 months out OF the
prison at Windsor, has been arrested for
stealing money and furs from the store Of
Hurd, Young 4 Co. of West Arlington.
The scarlet fever is at work upon the
children in SALISBURY. There are some a,
present very sick.
Orleans County.
The following items we Gull from the
Standard:
The dwelling house and shed adjoining of
MIR. Ezra Sias in Newport, about half a mile
from the center, were destroyed by fire las,
Monday, together with part of the furni.
ture, clothing and provisions. Partially in.
sured in the Vt. Mutual.
A dwelling house in West Derby owned
by Daniel Miller and occupied by Josiah
Church, was burned last Friday night. Par.
TALLY insured.
The trial Of Mr.. E. G. Scribner and Sam.
uel Scribner, for the alleged attack on Mr..
Orne last week, took place ON Tuesday and
Wednesday, occupying nearly two days. AZ
ter mass of evidence had been examined
the court decided that there was not evidence
enough to warrant him in binding the said
Scribners over. Mr.. Orne swore positively
that both of them were among the destroy
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-04-13

r5 We have received copy of the very
able speech of Hon. Jacob Collamer of Yer
mont. delivered in the L. S. Senate, March
=, and nothing but its great length prevents
its publication in our columns. The occa-
sion Of the speech was the consideration of
certain resolutions introduced Jan. lS,by Mr.
Brown Of Mississippi, asserting ir substance,
that the territories are the common property
of the states-that the citizens of all the
states have right to 90 into them with
whatever is recognized as property by tine
United States Constitution, and held as such
under the laws of any Of the states--and that
the law making power, whether exercised by
Congress or by the territorial Legislature, is
bound to enact laws for the adequate and
sufficient protection of such property that
if any territorial legislature refuses or neg
ects to enact such laws, it is the duty of
Congress to do it,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04
FOR TRADE,

SEVERAL HOUSES AND LOTS AND SMALL
FARMS,
FOR part money and part wild land, or
IL Railroad bonda. CHAs. h. CLARKE,
novsO Clegg's Building, Sd street.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04

q the soprcns Court of caisiornia, sud nov
prominent candidate ior The U s ssnase frpn
that State, 10 the author Of the weiisknsws
book called "simon suggs"
Hinton R. Helper. in 1855, published . book
called The Land Of Gold. printed 10 Baltimore
and dedicated to Hod. J. NJ. Morehead, Of N orth
Carolina. His views Of slavery at that time
differed very much from those expressed 10 his
Impending Crisis"
Cardinal Wisemau lef London on the 90lh
November for Rome. lie takes with him an
npdross Of sympathy With the Pope from the
Roman Catholic clergy Of Westminster, and ho
promises chat he will Icy II at His Holmes
feet with his own hands.
A letter dated Houston, Texas, Dee,6, says
1--WE are having the coldest spell Of weatho
known here by the Oldest citizens. u is now
showing hard-tbc Thermometer at s7--biddiug
fair for another day Of fno sleigbing, which ii
an uuheard,of occurrence IN his part Of the
Union"
Two lads, calling themselves natives Of WaN
terford, have been appfehended at Wexford
Ireland, for singing sedilious ballads, which
in anticipation II the advent Of the Emperor
Napoleon, called upon all "true sons Of Erin
to arm and foyow the "brave Dr. oahill."
The Maso6ic Register for $50 states that III,
whole nunter Of Lodges Of Free Masons in tn,
United stsles and Territories, and other conn
tries, is $500, and allowing an average Of G.
pombers to each lodge, the whole number o
Free Masons throughout the world is 4l3, 400.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04
profoeaional Philautbropv.

We have received paper from Cleveland
titled the "Weekly Analyst devoted to
emperanoe, Progress, ami Social Improve,
mt" IL isa neat paper, and is, in the
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04

he New York Tribune is an ultra, black
,nnblican, incendiary sheet, and the apol'
4 Of Old Brown Referring the other
av to Mr.. vallaudigham's reply to Mr..
W, Il said
1aliandigham, who mixed in the fight
Eards ils close, exhibited about the usu-
length Of ears.
On the other hand, the New York Times,
old line whig paper, with gentle
iage Of black republicanism, but inclined
be conservative, referring to the same
matter, on the same day, said
Mr.. vallandigham took occasion to ac-
Owledge his share Of the responsibility
FOL, the defeat Of the Post Office bill, he
b wing voted for Mr. Grows resolution,
aich he would do again under like cir
instances; but no thought II unmanly
others to dodge their responsibility for
q act. Mr.. Vallandigham is a bold, in
pendent statesman Of the Randolph order,
one Of the ablest men on the floor.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04
FOR SALEI

A HANDSOME RESIDENCE, one mile
n west of Dayton, Sn the ridge overlooking the
the city, with upwards OF four acres Of land.
The ground is well stocked with bearing fruit
trees, grapes, strawberries, Taspberries, &c. and
plenty of ahrubbery House two-stOry, eight rooms,
In good condition, large cellar and outbuildings
An attractive place.
Terms reasonable. CHAS T.. CLARKE,
Bept2S Clegg 8 Building, Sd street.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04

insult those whom they would benehH Is
& to be understood that the "roform" is
q lly in the hands Of the Republicans, and
at those who do not subscribe to the dog"
as of Seward, or the fanaticism Of John
rown, are to be insulted, and driven from
" participation in the good work If we
20 to credit the "Analyst,' and the profes-
oaaI temperance men who periodically
fest our churches and halls with their
ibble directed against loco focos, We must
understand it.
Since our recollection Uof newspapers in
is State some twenty journals devoted to
cause Of temPerance, have been "start-
,'Sand have died for want or support.
embers of churches, and others, whose
oral cowardice is sequalled by their love of
in, would not permit ono of these jour
Is to be seen in their places of business, or
ION the centre tables of their residences
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04

a..For Locals, Telegraph, and othe
ors Of interest aud information, see
{, tand Fourth Pages.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
Celebrated Female Pills.

Prepared from a prescription Of Str j Clarke
Physician Extraordinary to The Queen
This Invaluable medic Inc is unfaiing in the cure
all those painful and dangerous diseases to which
the leconstitution is subject. II mederates all
excuses and removes all obstructon 3, anda spec
cure may be relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
Its peculiarly suited. II will in short time bring
on the monthly period with regularity.
tash 4 sItIs, psiGo Que Dofiaf, 6eafs the t,ovepp
ment stamp OF Great Britain, to prevent
CAUTION.
THESE PILLS SHOULD NOT NE TAKEN Az FEMALES
puRtNd THE FIRST THREE MONTHS or Para
NANCY, As THEY AnE SURE BEINo ON MIsCAn
RIAoR, nut ATAEY oTHER TfME THEY ARE sATr
In all cases of Nervous and spinal Affections
Pain In the Back and Limbs, Fatigue on slight ex-
ertion, Palpitatlou of the Heart, Hysterics and
I'ttss these Pills viii effect cure when all other
have failed and although powerful lremedys
tcontain iron, calomel, antimony, or ANYTHING
. tful TO the constitution,
tlldirectiOns in thepamphlet et around each naoL
hich should be cal efully preserved
agent for the UnitedStates and Canada
JOB MOSES, (Late l. C. Baldwin 4 Coz
Rochester, New-YorK
n B-l 90 and six postage stamps enclosed 10
any Agent, will insure bottle contains
ing SO pills, by mail.
Sold in Dayton by
W. w. STEWART, and WALTERS & KELso,
myll
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04
bon. c. L. vallandigham-Hls RevI.
1oTa.

Next to the President Of the United States
and Senator Douglas, no prominent Demo-
crat Of the Northern States has received
more abuse, more unjust criticism, than the
Hon. O. l.. Yallandigham He recently
made very able speech in Congress, in
which he said he was not a Northern man
nor Southern man; but "a Western man.
lie was man of that section OF 49, 'Inion,
which knew no North, no South, no East,
no West, but the Union. For uttering this
patriotic sentiment he has been misrepre'
sented, vilifed and abused by every disunion
abolition paper north of Mason q Dixon 4
line. Mr.. VallandighAm's speech reflects
the sentiments Of the Democratic party, and
Of conservative men of all parties; and all
the lies that can be heaped on him by his
un scrupulous foes, will not destroy the
eff eots of that speech, or lessen his influence
as public man,
We wish there were hundred more like
him in Congress.-Springheld CO., Press.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04

Wanted,

A N Improved Farm, for which good Cin-
n cinnati property, Race and Belts streets win
CHAs. f.. CLARKE,
nnNao Real EatAte Agent. 3D. atreet.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04
Land, Land.


TWO HANDSOME and highly improved
(aFmu, lying about miles north OF the city, rs
acres each. CITY PROPERTY win be taken in
part payment. ALSO,
240 acres in Hancock County, not far from the
county seat, and three fOurths OF mile from rail-
road station. 100 acres improved balance excellent
timber. Very fine land, and will be sold ct bar
gain. ALSO,
100 acres one mile north westof Union City, we'll
tmprovedi a creek running through the oentre,-
never failing water, large barn, good bearing or.
chard, springs, sc.
ALSO,
% acres in Darke county, part good timber; good
land, a No. barn, painted, good house. Si 900
down, balance on long time.
ALSO,
Anumber of other farms vartously located AM all
very cheap, together with large amount of deBra-
Bile city property of every description.
jylS CHAS. \. CLARKE, Sd st,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04
NEWS ITEMS.

here was slight fall of snow in New Or
is on the 23d inst
atti has been offered, in London, $4,000 for
months.
yer a million tuns Of coal have been shipped
10 Pittsburg during the past year.
New York publishing house have issued
book, by Julia Kavanaugh, bearing the
Of Seven Years.
man named Bureh overseer for Col. VIM
(, Of Bedford, Va, was murdered recently
:, negro.
ekson, the sculptor, is molding a most
tiful bust Of Washington Irving. 1t is to
miniature form.
necessary expenses which will be incurred
be census Of 1860 will require the appros
ion Of at least 81 100000.
peships are now on the stocks at Quebec,
. unuags. eo5O-5sO men are employed on
3 ath Oaroliua continuesto build her railroads
3 Q mountain regions. She has devoted
hundred thousand dollars to the Blue
eTecently.
Tuesday Dec. 0, at noon, says the
,A1ilestou Mercury, umbrellas we're found nee,
i.ss @ ward of the heated rays Of the sun;
Z A ldsight Il was freezing, and several persons
The Ice in their bed-chaubsrs to
-sae's abluliop,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04

vniVCAats vUaS oJSso.-....-o..-.y .-..~ -..-
ntly bullyragged as whisky-suckers; and
ey would not, certainly, patronize their
lnderers. Temperance lecturers have,
ith few exceptions, made it point to drag
rtizan slang into their discourses through
t the country; and between them and the
importance papers, have created disgust
the public mind to temperance movements
,ey have managed the thing so sadly that
people have no confidence in them and
nee their failures to effect good, The
use, as at present conducted, is simply a
isan &c, and pretty nearly played out,
We are practioat-not professioaal-
nperance man; we give to the cause the
ight Of orr influence and ex0mple at
ne and abroad While men are ostensibly
Vocating temperance in the public con.
cations by airing their abilities hat they
=" """"r prd heard Of all men
men and woS
!, do so when
I'VE endeavor
seek out and reclaim tnOse whose steps
tending rapidly deathward-men who
yer hear the finorspun phrases of the leo
e room, and who would miserably perish
the moral aid of the professional tempe'
ace men could reach them.
The secret of the failure of the tempe-
nee reform is in the fact that the manaI
.trs Of it are not honest, or are ignorant of
1, proper course to pursue, They should
aow-if they know any thing to purpose
hnman nature-that they can do no good
men whom they first offend. They should
ow, also, that if they would effect any
ng for those who are going to ruin by
hiking liquor, they should not enact farces
Eards do not 60,
n.p i re to be found,
ayor to reclaim
m from IneIr uv " H".-.~ yOurse. Finally,
have no faith in the "Analyst," or in
Use who seek to make the temperance re-
N seape'goat upon which to bear their
tizan dogmas to the domestic hearths of
, Sc who are opposed to them upon princi-
while they care as little about tho "poor
4 briate,' as they do about "the beasts that
ish." Such newspapers and such phi
Ehropists, do more to retard the cause of
peranee and true religion than all the
shops in the world.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04
For Sale Cheap.

rTNHE Residence Of +. Anson More, on
l. Second street, Perry, Is offered at a bar
gain, II application 10 made soon.
This is one of the most desirable places In the
city. The houle lie large, and furnished with every
convenience. Inquire OF
CHAs. r. CLARKE
Real Estate Agent,
nov3O CleRgiB building, % at.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04
Graduated Landa.

THE undersigned is prepared 10 obtain
Il Patents for all persons holding duplicates foi
Graduated Lands, on which Patents have not been
received
The recent statement Of the Department thatall
entries on which patents not delivered will be
cancelled renders II Of the utmost importance that
parties should secure their titles by obtaining pat
ents, or they will inevitably lose their land.
Parties leaving their duplicates with me for that
purpose, will be charged nothing unless succeed
oct4 CHAs. +. CLARKE, Agent.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-01-04
Cheap Farm.

R7I-1 ACRES, ~ miles from the city,
~ III between ihe Troy and Brandt rlkos,
and fronting on bothi acres timber. Fine Qfchaid
OF best grated Fruit good Frame House, rooms,
cellar, wen, &o Fifat-rate Barn, 75xsO feet com
cribs, sc. 70 acres in Wheat. Also good wcllat
the barn. Soil excellent.
menia.
This is a rare chance 10 get very choice Fasju
very cheap, aad on the easlat terms.
CHAs. Is. CLARKE,
declO Third street.