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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-03-25

Winter was now ut hand. Araminta had
presented mo with gorgeous skating cap-I
had reciprocated with splendid pair Of skates.
We arc engaged, looked forward with rap.
ture, not unmiugIed with anxiety, to the time
when should guide her lovely form through
the slippery paths Of the learner Of skates.
At last came a hard frost, up went the red
ball, so did tho price Of skates. / started
homo early that day, designing to fortfy my.
self with good dinner before making my es
say as an instructor. Who should | meet u
the hall but Aramnta. wrappsd, and buadled
and sbawled, and cloaked, looking so large
that ! was appalled,. She is oul two inches
taller than ! am, but 10 the dim light Of the
hall she looked huge. The doubt which bad
been haunting me all summer broke out again
and thought, with cold shyer, what il |
shouldn't 10 able TO hold herl
The idea was so unpleasant that FASTENED
to change the subject.
"Araminta, my love-" tenderly inquired,
"wby ere you dressedl 1t is two hours bo.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-03-25
The Income Of the Great Tax.

Mr.. Morill, from the Committee on WAYS
and Means, in the course of remarks il the
House of Reprcs ,ntativcs Wednesday, stated
the estimated amount of revenue from tho
gleat tax, as follows: Ale, beer and other
malt liquors, four millions Of barrels, 81 900,
600; spirits, one hundred millions Of gallons,
sl5,OOO,OOo; licenses Of all kinds, $1,000
600; Iinsccd Gil, lard oil, &c., 5000 900;
candles and soap, 81 100000; petrole" IN and
coal oil, 81, ,50O,On0; leaf tobacco, loyal
States ard fieign, two hundred and eight
millions Of pounds, $4,000, 900 manufactured
tobacco, snuff and cigars, sixty millions OF
pounds, s3,O00,000; boots and shoes, 3d.
100000; hats, caps, bcnnets, cloaks, shirts,
umbrellas, &C., $4,000, 900; paper, Sl,o0O,.
900; leather, sl,0o0,0O0; paints, painters
colors, ink DC, $1,000 900; coffee, ginger
and all.spices, &c, $4,000 starch, $780,.
600; salt, 1925 900; refined sugar and su.
gar made from molasscs, confectionery, &c.
$500 900; gas, $1,000 900; rectifcd and
adutcrated spirits, wines, vinegar, &c, 81.
900, 900; slaughtered cattle, sheep and hogs,
s500.000; railroads, ferries, steamboats, and
omnibuses, 90 ,o00,0o0; watches, plate, car
riages, piano fortes aud billiard tables, 1872.
900 900; railroad bon ls sl,ooO,Ooo banks
anl saving institutions, $500 900; advertise.
ments. estimated forty millions gross, $2,-
oOO,OOO; income duty, $4,000 900; stamp
duty, express companies, excluding patent
medicines, stamps, s2,5o0,OOO; legacies and
distribution, and shares OF personal estates Of
deceased persons, sl,OOO,oOO; salaries, say
forty millions, 81 100000; manufactures not
included, S30.0O0,0 900. Total from internal
revenue, slol, ,925 900; from direct tax, sl2,
600 900, aud revenue from imports, 81, O,0o0,.
600. Aggregate, sl63,os5,o00,
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-03-25

PRAYISG OvBRDoNE. The Cleveland
Leader tells good story Of certain North.
ern Senator-name not gven-who has been
frequently talked Of rs candidate for the
Presidency. The story runs thus: "The Sem
ator in question says that there was four years
that he was praying long and praying loud
praying early and praying late-that Chief
Justice Taney might live through Buchanan's
administration. Now, he said, the only anI.
lew he had in the matter is that he overdid
the praying business to such an extent that ho
will Hv. evea through Lincoln's"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-03-25

"LET HER ~ was, said reverend
gentleman, attending divine service in Nor.
folk sever years ago, during season Of some
excitement. While the officiating Clergyman
was in the midst Of most interesting discus
sion, an old lady among the congregation
arose, clapped her hands, and exclaimed '
"Meiciful Father, il had one more feather
in nv wing Of faith would fly off to glory
The worthy gentleman thus interrupted, i'm
mediatcly replied: "Good Lord, stick It in
and let her 90, she's but trouble here. -
That quieted the old lady.
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ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS At LAW, SOLICITORS
in Chancerv and NotArie. Public. Az legal business
nromny attended to. oniee in Boics Block, Maia ST
Hudson, Mich, - ..
ANprRw MERCER. CIkNhNI y, NtANth'
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MERCER Il WEAVER.

WV. II. NIONTG GOMERY.
OFFICE OVER STORE OF l.. A. BOSTWlCK. 4 co.
;nneI Hllsdalc Mich
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=. CHANDLER.
NOTARY PURTIC-OFFICE AT THE L. s. EXPRESS OF
hee. Hisdale, Mich. oetl5oI
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
soldiers from st JOhnSbury.

The avs Of the state of Vermont require
,- listers Of the several towns to make re-
Urn, annually, to the office of the Adiutant
n.aeml, of all able bodied white male citi-
ea> between IS and - years of age, liable
=. 10 military duty. The listers o. this town
..I and return the names Of co. persons as
., subject to enrolment. The adjutant
general requested the names of all volunteers
i. the present war to be also returned, and
IT. listers find that % have enlisted from
I'll, town, and actually entered the service of
TIER country. OF these, one has received a
mmission as lieutenant colonel, five as lieu
,ants, and one as captain. One, private
VIM, Iannet-died Of fever while the Yer
N at brigade was al Camp Griffin.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
DEATHS.

In this village, April -, Augusta NJ. aged
years and months, daughter of +. d. Blodgctt.
In Lyndon. April IS, George Locklin, only son
of Loved and Sophia L. Porter, aged s years and
6 months.-March 81. Chester. son Of David Be-
dett, aged years.-April s, Catharine Taylor,
aged 10 years.-April -, Elias. son of David
Bodett. aged Is ycars-all of ciptheria.
In Kirby, April I, Emma c., aged years
April Is, Benz. F, aged year. children of MIR
& Mrs. Damon-bOth Of dipthcria.
In No. Danvile, April s, of diptheria. Miron
son Of Chandler Kinney, aged 10 months Il days
At Newport News, Va. April II. Of dy senterv
Valentine Nelson Blodgett. aged "A years and ;
months. formerly of Waterford. H. was mem
Der Of the Sd Vt. regiment,
At Paducah. Ky, April Il, John o. Chaplin
aged 2S-from wounds received at the battle o
PiltSburg Landing.
At Wyandotte, Kansas. April II, Don Alonzc
Bartlett. aged 32-formerly of Irasburg.
In Danvlle, April 10, of diptheria. Carrie NJ
aged Ia months, daughter of DR.. Calvin Wood
ward.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
Cambridge Cattle Market.
By Telegraph to The Caledonian.
WEDNESDAY, April 80. 1862.

WEDNESDAY, April ~ 1862.
At market 439 Cattle. about 400 Beeves and
80 Stores, consisting Of Working Oxen. Cows.
and enc. two and three years olds.
RIcEs-Market Beef-Extra sc, % 80.
hrst quality 5000 5000; second do. S.. so a
5000; third do. 5000 5000; ordinary.
Working Oxen-S95. 1872. a 100
Cows and Caves-S25, 80, 40, a 50.
Yearlings-S0 co.
Two Years Old-SlS 10.
Three Years Old-S2l %.
Sheep and Lambs-3300 at market. Extra and
selections, $500 600 a 500: in lots 90 M
325a3.7O '''' @''oo
Spring Lambs-SO.OO a 600.
Swne-O at market
Hides-6 &c per ID.
Calf SKINS &c per ID.
Pelts-S0,50 200 each.
Iallow-6 &c per ID.
Veal Calves-3I &c per b..
oheep-Extra includes Cossets, and when those
OF inferior quality are thrown out
ISL 4uallty includes nothing but the best large
fat, stall fed oxen
second quality includes the best grass fed Ok
en-, the best stall fed Cows, and the best three
year old steers.
Remarks-There is a large supply of cattle
About 1900 Western at Brighton in addition ma
king about 100 in all at market. But as there
sold, Prices about - per cent. lower We no.
ticed no sales $3.50 per cwt., mostly 500.
Sheep lower as the supply is larger than the
demand Most of the sales were made at 25c
per head lower than last week; some lots remain
unsold. as the owners refused the going price ON
the arrival Of the cars. The butchers reduced
their offer 2jc per cwt
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
THE CALIFORNIAN.
LOCAL AND STATE ITEMS.
Brief Locals.

Brief Locals.
We are glad to learn that the "old folks
r;g give another concert at Union Hall
. Tuesday evening next, under the d'rec'
inn Of Mr. F.. b. Frost. The old folks Will
H.. assisted by the Barker Family who are a
,,., IN themselves. O.. course the hall vii!
10 fuel-the public will be the losers if it
,.c't We notice that Father kemps old
elks are singing to crowded houses at Ire
mont Temple, Boston. This style of concert
wonderfully popular, just now.
The hens have gone out of the big egg
.>.ncss-it doesn't pay at ninepence doz-
but an eve belonging to John Allen OF
H., town brought forth a lamb which weigh
ri twelve pounds when born.
Miss Lang has removed her millinery
..op to a room just fitted up for the purpose
.:,ctly opposite the St Johnsbury House.
John 0. Chaplin, formerly Of this village
,-ceyed his death wound at Pittsburg Land
:. having died at PaduCah the 18th ult.
1t will be seen by her card in this paper
ia, Mrs |. ID. Bickford has opened dress
milking room in Kittredge's building, up
airs.
The first rain storm for five months came
m Monday night and Tuesday Of the pres
r.. week. giving the ground a complete soak
-. The season is quite backward, there
,., bein! large amount of snow on the
Is and ii the woods. We learn that the
,,sh.ug Is pretty good yet on some of the
mai. lines" in this county.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
"indhan County.

Dame Nature, usually so accurate in all
Ter works, slipped up a little in her handi-
':'tt' as exhibited in little pig that was
'~o"n US few days since by John p. Lis
c.m OF this town. The head and fore legs of
Tie ~ were all ight-but out of the back of
Tie neck grew an additional pair of ears, I'M
mea!ately behind which was another pair Of
lore legs standing upwards. From the
>A'ulders there grew two bodies, male and
'vmae, with two hind legs to each, and the
feqmslte number of caudal appendages. The
Supplementary portions were somewhat
Smaller than the main parts. Taking it alto
se,aer Il seemed like an attempt to produce
IN the animal world living illustration of the
t'normal condition Of Our country under the
pe'ulent hereses of southern rights. -Phe-
mr.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
SPRING MATTRASS.

This Spring Eed ro,tS with Nattrass bat :.
'ritie more ;lan the common Spring Beds, WITH.
ou' MattraSS, With ten times The elasticity: ami
the springs 50 fastened that they ca.not get
out Of order The opinion i lg>'ly prevalent
that feather beds are no; healthy Here Is he'd
which IN not only soft but healthy Read ~i4at
DR. Allcor; says of this st,le OF spring bed IN ls
Home book ot Health" page 92l--AS IA
feathers they seem wholly inadulisSaole- nat To-.
cause they a!e soft. but far other reasole-lrr~
so'fness would be recommendation II Is ra
This account. more than any other. that pref J.
inc elastic wire bed lately come INTO fashion
Ii secures al the advantages NJ feathers Iithou'
their disadvantages Ii allows 1h, whole o,.s is
have resting place and not f,r parts merely
This bed can be Dough: Of the manufacturer a
wholesale or retail
.2-l@oi J. + CASINO. 81 John>'lrs. V
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
TX NOW THYSELFI"
DIR. A. E.. MILLER.

OF New York, will begin course of Ten Lee
TURES at
UNION HALL, ST. JOHNSBURY,
Tuesday. May 6. at u D. M These lectures will
give the listener correct description of the
Anotomy and Physiology Of Man,
and the best means of attaining health, strength
and long life. and will be illustrated by the best
apparatus of the kind in America; consisting of
four French Manikins life size), ten Skeletons,
and large variety of Models, Plates and Draw
ings, which have been selected with great care
Most of which have been imported from Europe
at an expense of thousands of dollars
FIRST LECTURE FREE.
Ali are invited to attend and examine these
rare models and judge for themselves as to the
merits of the lecture
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02

JOKES EY PRENTICE-We learn from
those WHO have seen the rebel troops tina,
'Aey seem Very vain of their shirt-tails. Al
most every man Of them makes large dis
p!ay OF that beautiful decoration displays i
A!ing straight out behind him.
We hear great deal about the wretched
condition OF the Southern troops, and III
uouot us al! true, but yet, whenever our for
yes come upon rebel stronghold, they arr
very sure TO lind the rebels well off.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
itGt!aHd County.

! Ran named Tatro was accidentally shot
/" Ii!aadoH last week Wednesday. He was
sanding ..!rectIy in front of the muzzle of a
TN he.d by another man named Sharon, who
was Gaping the piece. The hammer slipped
..m A.agou's fingers, dischargng the gun,
,'- the lead took effect in Tatro's thigh, in.
noting Il severe wound.
J, i. /. Mead of Rutland was wounded at
l"e great battle Of Pi,tsburg Landing, and
-s Since died. lie was adjutant of one of
,"c LIMOS regiments, and was a graduate
q; Norwich | diversity in this state.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
Attempted Suicide.

simeon lluse Of Coventry attempted to
axe his own life on Wednesday morning,
Ap:i! 80, by cutting his throat. At last ac-
COATS he was alive. Mr. lIuse has been an
exemplary citizen and man much respected
~ his neishbors. Insanity was the cause of
Ir terrible deed
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
. L A I + OF V T. r NJ n L

Q TATE OF VERM ONT.
- Caledonia County, SIS.
To Israel D. Sheperd, Mary Ann Sheperd, wife
of the said Israel D.. and John Bertram, resi-
ding without this State. in the town of Salem
County of Essex. and Commonwealth of Mas
notwithstanding
Whereas. Benjamin +. Sheperd and Sarah
Shcperd. wife Of said Benjamin F., previous to
coverturc, known as Sarah Dodge. residents of
Peacham in said County of Caledonia, have this
day filed. in the ONCE of tie Clerk of the Court of
Chancery, their Bill of Complaint. setting forth
in substance, that said Israel d. and Mary Ann
Sheperd, en the twenty fifth day of August \. d.
1879, executed to sail Sarah Sheperd. then Sarah
Dodge, mortgage deed of certain premises in
Peacham aforesaid, bounded as follows, viz: Be-
ginning one and one half rods north of the north
end of the house on the west side of the hi gh-
way, thence running south 60 degrees. west 10
rods, thence from the first bound north % degrees
west 9 rods and ID links, thence south 60 degrees
west, to the brook and old mill pond. thence cas-
terly BY land of said Shepard and L. Chase to the
road, conditioned for the payment of PROMISE
~ note. dated August 9TH, A. d. 1855. PAYABLE to
Sarah Dodge or order, in one year from the date
thereof with interest annually. That subsequent
" to the date of said mortgage said mortgagors
conveyed the same premises to said ohm Bertram.
That said note remains unpaid and is lust due to
the compliments; and praying that the equity OF
redemption of said Defendants in the said prem
Uses be foreclosed, &c.
Therefore, the said Defendants are hereby COM
manded to make their appearance before the
Court of Chancery, to be held at st. Johnsbury
in the County of Caledonia aforesaid on the first
Tuesday in June next. to answer to said Bill Of
Complaint of said Complainants, and further to
stand to and abide such order and decree therein
as to said court shall seem meet.
And said companants are ordered to cause the
foregoing to be published three weeks successive
! ly in the CALIFORNIAN. a newspaper printed at St
Johnsbury. the last of which to be at least TWEEN
ty days previous to the commencement of the
term Of Court aforesaid.
Given under my hand, at my office. in st
Johnsbury, the 10Th day Of April A. D. 1862.
CHAS. S. DANA, Clerk in Chancery.
H. r. PADDOCK, Solr. 1888
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
NV u I.V = IANN,
Min. Oh. Of England, Milton Parsona
Cure that awful Cough before it is 10

Cure that awful Cough before it is too
late This certites that | have used n. ii.
Downs Elixir in my family for the last l6 years
and have sold it for the last - years and believe
it to be the best medicine in use for the COM
plants for which it is recommended.
Signed, i. y. PUTNAM.
Reader, need we say morc-the above is from
the Hon + ID Putnam; ask J. c. Bingham or
Ioyt K Green. st JohnSbury, if what he SAYS is
true; sold by all medicine dealers. Retals 25c,
SOC and 81
JOHN F. HENRY < CO.. Proprietor,
1S-l330* Waterbury, Vt.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
BOSTON ADVERTISEMENTS.
INDIAN MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Office, sc Bromfeld st. Boston.

REV n. DAY, President. REV. p MASON Vice Pres
X GREENE, NJ. D.. experimenting Physician.
This Institution was established for the cure of Disease
upon the principles Of innocent medication entirely dis
cardng the use of Poisonous Drugs
Many diseases, such scrOfula humors of the blood
diseases OF the throat and lungs Dyspepsia Liver COM
paint rheumatism female complaints land great variety
OF ordinary diseases successfully treated by medicine
which may be sent 70 any part OF the country with full
directions.
PERSONS having Cancers those afflicted with compli-
Gated diseases should Immediately avail themselves OF
DR.. Greenes personal attention.
Consultation at the office, or by mail free of charge
DIR Greene will be at the office from a H. 10 p. m
The office Will be open, and competent persons in
tendance, from l-2 a. m. 20 8 p. IN.
All communications should be directed 10 r. GREENE
N. D., So romfeld street. Boston.
NOTE Persons wishing to investigate this method of
practice or its superior success, will be furnished
pamphlet descriptive of treatment free by addressing
GREENE, NJ. d. 30 Bloomfield Street Boston, Mass.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
Ch.ltcndem County.

We learn from the Burlington Tines that
the "licnburg" bridge, over the Winooski,
about toar miles north Of Burlington, was
burned on the 9th. The fire is supposed to
., the wotk OF incendaries. The loss is a.
bout $500. John Reehean, jr., Martin Liz
~.l, Louis Seymour and Peter Rowe have
5tcaarested on charge of b1rning the bridge.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
Bachelors Hair Dye.--The Best in
the World!

v" A. BATCliELOR'S splendid Hair D We is the ORIG
iNAL and only Reliable and Harmless Hair Dye KNOWN
instantaneous III Its elcts, does not stain the skim and in
'sofa'es the hair for life Be careful and none other
tIai the genuine, signed side of every box-WM
A. BArcHEL.R. Sold by all respectable Druggists and
FaAcy Goods Stores everywhere. Mandatory No. 81
Barclay street. date IL Bond street. anC 233 Broadway
New York a.u;
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02

THE VERMONT WoUyDEp.-Dr Thaver on
saturday evening receiveda telegram from
WoS hoiorooH' desiring Lin to prepare the
Marine Hospital for the reception of one
ho'tred of the Vernon, soldiers. wounded
N the engagement at Lees Mills.-Bmlinq-
ton Times.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
BOSTON ADVERTISEMENTS.
ID U 4 E P lex ES

Delicious Sauces, Fine Mustard, and Genuine
ketchups, from Cross & BLACKWELL. London.
Ch0w-Chow, Pccaliln, Mixed and other Pickles Sui
tana Harvey, John Bull Anchovey, &c. Sauces Dur
ham Mustard India Soy, Curry. Walnut. and Mushroom
ketChups Chutney &c. adapted hot cold Meats
Fish, SOnps Gravies Etc. They should be furnished
every table, and supplied to every cook.
e. BIS goods have gained great for their pur-
t and quality only in England but in other countries
They sold nearly low inferior goods and purcha
GERS wishing their preparations should that the
Of Cross Blackwell London each Bottle parcel
purchased. Importers and Agents. BRAY HAYES,
"a Cornhill Boston.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
Wind Co.

J. !. Wrajherbee of the Eagle House at
'rocrorsville mas paid nearly 5000 in fines
and costs, vithin a short time, rather than
rumselling
Inc Windsor county agricultural society
vii hold It's next annual fair at Woodstock,
Sept nth and 10Th.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
es- IN DAYS OF OLD at

Es- IN DAlS Of Old. "
There was time, i'll days of Old,
When health priced above inc gold
That day has passcd-ai now neglect
That precious booG-all should protect.
OF sense and reason all are beret,
Or 1t would appear there's but little left.
Apply ii then to cure Your ills
BY the immediate use Ul iierrick Pills.
These remarkable Pills startle whole communities by
their wOuderlulcurt> Adapted to infancy Youth, man
hood and old age. Put up With English Spanish French
and German directions Elegantly coated with sugar.
purely vegetable and sell in large family boxes tor - els,
See advertisement. Glib
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
Bennington County.

Inc Banner says that as much maple su-
gar will be made in southern Vermont this
>ra>On, as usual
\ widow lady named Card was burned 10
.'ath at Pownal Center, on the 10Th, by her
t1tAes taking fire while she was removing
some wood from the stove oven.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
i.lm0ii.c County.

\ little daughter of John Whitcomb Of
H!l,park, three years old, had her hand bad
yea, by an accidental blow from all axe by
a. older sister. One finger was nearly cut
f.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02

g Maj Gen c. F. Smith died at Sayan-
nan, Tenn, the 18th inst, of dysen,ery.-.
lie had been sick sometime.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-05-02
"im time of Peace prepare for War;,

"in time of teace prepare for War;
IN time OF health prepare for sickness. Get a
case OF Or Clifford Curatives. by the timely use
of his prescriptions many slight complaints will
be arrested from terminating in severe sickness,
SOLD by ). {. Bingham agent. Philip Lee, pro-
prletor l36 William street, New York.