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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-04-04
THE CALIFORNIAN.
local, AND STATE ITEMS.
,,,iet Locals.

Hriei Locals.
Next Thursday being appointed for our
.,,eI fast, THE CALIFORNIAN will be printed
u,lresdav afternoon. Advertisers and 9TH
all nlease hand in their favors in sea-
,r..
The dry house of Warner 4 Carpenter
,- me old steam mill buildings, was con-
m.l ~ fire on Thursday evening OF last
I ,ore,her with its contents. Loss some
:,Io The fire burst through the root be-
..r. +, was discovered, and though the fire
,rpartment was promptly on the spot, ll''le
,nJJ he done but to save the main buildings
..7u taking fire. As the river was close o!'
.,l as there was no wind, the fire was easily
.a,fned to the dry house, though with astrong
nth wind il would have been very difficult
e, have saved the other buildings which were
y. near Geo. y. Richardson had guam
~ of sap bucket material in this building
..;rb was burned and ust at this time the
$50 him will be considerable.
There came near being serious fire at
obj. Paddock Machine Works on Thursday
..,rpjng. When Mr. Thompson got up he
severed the brick shop to be on fire, but
nth the leip Of few neishbors he extin-
.,,,heI the flames before they did very much
mage. \ few minutes more time would
90 III, the shop and contents beyond the
,,pc Of salvation.
DIR Newell has removed his Office over
towards bookstore-opposite the Bank.
-Crt insured. 1t costs something, to be
..-e. but if ones property happens to burn,
ST.. insurance money comes quite handy.
Patriots, there is yet chance to enlist
.- he defense Of your country. Mr. Slim
.nof Ike Sd regiment is enlisting recruits
,.h.> place He Las had very good success
,..s far. bat he is ready to enrol upon his
hack few mere OF the right kind if they
.,. soon at his room in the old post Office
Hiding. See ADVERTISEMENT
- The first week in April has settled the
low considerably. The guard-rails and
.,,h.ng posts begin TO make their appearance
ain on our streets, and the highest fences
..a now be seen in spots. Finally, we do
believe the snow will average over four
re-, in depth over Caledonia County. We
r.lently look for its eventual disappear.
rfe
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\Wi>> Bell Ringers.

Wrnotice by bills posted that the celebra-
I'D troupe of Blaisdel Brothers, vocalists,
aarpj,ts and bell ringers, will give one of
;@e.r novel and pleasing entertainments at
@.on Hall on Friday evening, April 4th,
commencing at a quarter before s. There
-'e eight performers in this troupe, and their
concerts are very highly spoken of by papers
where they have been given, and we have
70 doubt but they will have crowded hall
.ere TONIGHT.
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ENERAL RECRU TING SERVICE
STATE or VERMONT
100 RECRUITS WANTED

For the Vermont Regiments now in the field.
Office now open at st Johnsbury. No new
Regiments will be required by the Government.
The only opportunity for citizens Of Vermont
to enlist in this patriotic War for the preservation
of the Union, and to engage in the great final
battle of the world for Freedom. is to enlist for
these regiments now in the field. to Join the
Regular Army. Every recruit enlisting will have
mis- choice i'll what regiment he will serve. unlil
such regiment be filled. after which he NAV select
any other regiment, or he will be ASST gned to any
Vermont regiment as the eXlgcncics of the
vice may require The pay will be Sl3 per month
by the general Government and - per month
extra paid to citizens of the State by the State of
Vermont, making $50 per month to citizens of
this State. In addition, good clothing, subsis-
tence. and medical attendance are provided free
of charge, and Bounty Of 500 will be paid at
the end Of enlistment. All those permanently
disabled in the service are entitled to pensions.
Awaklng from the apparent letharg ic sleep OF
preparation. the Grand Army moves with the
opening Spring to glorious and permanent con-
quest.
'Now is the winter of our discomfort to be
made glorious by this Summers son of Action"
Let the sons Of Vermont be the first to demand
the surrender of the Rebels "In the Name of the
Great jehovah and the Continental Congress-
All recruits will be transferred Immediately to
the regular camp Of instruction at Burlington.
Vt, to be thoroughly drilled for the service, be-
fore joining the regiments. Any person prefer
ring to enlist in the regular service. will spe
officially state tC the Recruiting Officer
w. IL. Sl1MSON, Co. c, Sd Regt VT. Vols,
Recruiting Officer, st Johnsbury, VT
o. Rooms in the old Pest Office SS-92
BY order of JOHN w. JONES, L. S. A,
Gcn'l Supt. Recruiting Service for Vermont,
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SPRING MATTRASS.

This Spring Bed costs, with a Mattrass. but a
trihe more than the common Spring Beds. with
out Mattrass, with ten times the elasticity; and
the springs are so fastened that they cannot get
out of order. The opinion is Justly prevalent
that feather beds are not healthy. Here is bed
which is not only soft but healthy. Read what
Or Allcott says of this style Of spring bed in his
Home book Of Health" page 934.-"As to
feathers they seem wholly inadmissable, not be-
cause they are soft but for other reasons-n,Ort
softaess would be recommendation. 1t is on
this account more than any other. that | prefer
the elastic wire bed so lately come into fashion
l, secures all the advantages Of feathers without
their disadvantages. 1t allows the whole body to
have resting place and not few parts merely.
This bed can be bought of the manufacturer at
wholesale or retail.
72-l324 J. L. CASSINO, st Johnsbury, Vt.
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" Arlington County.

By statement in Walton's Daily of Or
US Jones Of Waitsfeld, We learn that one
hundred and thirty-one inches, or about
'.even feet, of snow fell in that town from
Now l6th to March 2lst. The oath of
March it remained abou: four feet deep Oh a
level Mr. Jones predicts little sugar made
this season.
y barn belonging to a Mr. Cilley of Calais,
*a> entirely destroyed by fire on the 25th
.n't' All the hay and grain in the barn was
oe'Foyed' The fire is supposed to have
taken from lantern which Mr. Cilley left
ihlng up IN the barn while he was watering
his horse.
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DrpthcrIa.

DipthcrIa.
We regret to learn that this fearful disease
gers vet in this and neighboring towns
We have Just heard Of a most affective oc-
,qrcncc in TIE family of Mr. Ward Bradley
o.: Wheelock. Between Friday evening at
O'Clock and Monday morning following, his
.trye sons, all the children he had, died of
his dreadful disease. The two oldest were
very bright, promising boys, and their deaths
have spread a deep gloom over that usually
healthy neighborhood. The aifiiction to the
.arents is almost insupportable. The two
Oldest boys were placed in one coffin, and
their funeral attended last Sabbath by large
as>cmblage of sympathizing friends.
For the benefit of those not acquainted
With diptheria and its successful treatment
We publish the following: Diptheria is at
first local disease, although influenced by a
General tendency to inflammation of the mu-
couS membrane of the upper part of the
throat or fauces, the tendency of which is TO
t!m a membranous covering. This men,
tra4e has low organization unlike that of
true Group. 1t easily and rapidly runs into
.a,retacton, the absorption of which soon
PRODUCES blood poison and constitutional
disease OF malignant character. The rene,
.y for which is to decompose the membrane
when found, and to prevent its further forma'
ton by the frequent application (say twice in
= hours of the nitrate of silver in solution
$40 grains to one ounce of water, the use
Of ant.septc gargles, as myrrh and muriatie
acid, supporting the system with the most
rowerful TONES, as the Peruvian bark, quin'
NE. Nc., and giving the chlorine mixture free
Is when the blood becomes poisoned as lndl
",et by paleness and general prostratlon.
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Cure that awful Cough before it is too

Cure that awful Cough before it is too
late This certites that have used n. II.
Downs Elixir in my family for the last Is 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, L. ID. PUTNAM.
Reader, need we say more-the above is from
the Hon E d Putnam ask J. G. Bingham or
Hoyt & Green. st Johnsbury, if what he says is
true sold by all medicine dealers. Retails 25c,
SOC and 81.
JOHN F. HENRY & CO.. Proprietor,
7S-l330' Waterbury, Vt.
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Hard Times COffeP.-Such is the name Of
a new coffee, introduced by Newhall, 3G South
Market street. 1t bears the scientific attest of
Prof. A. A. Hayes. State Assayer. and is an ex-
ceedingly pleasant and invigorating beverage. 1t
is sold for less than half the price of ordinary
coffee and is accounted by veteran coffee drink
ers as about equal to '.old Java" It is not only
healthful. but can be drank by those Is whom the
coffees hitherto in the market are positively inu-
rious. Those who would have very pleasant
and healthy drink at very moderate p,ice should
try the Hard Times Coffee" Such as are skep-
teal should visit the establishment of the pro-
prie,or, where they can test ste aiming cup Of it
Boston Post, March Is, 1862.
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MARRIAGES.

In this town, March q. by Rev Geo. H. Clark
Henry Harris of Lunenburg, to Mrs Chestina r.
Lavoy, Of st Jehnsbury.
In Peacham, March p, by Rev. A. Boutelle,
Geo W. Hcndry and Jane w. Hight, both Of
Peacham.
At the parsonage in Sutton, March 90. by Rev
L. I. Harris, Joseph Elliott and HannahS S. Drew
of Barton.
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Catarrh! Catarrh A troublesome dis.
ease. and one which requires much patience and
perseverance in trea tment. A cure can be affec.
TED by. the use of Doct GifFord's Homeopathic
Cura.lves, price % cts. per box. sold by J. c.
D ind IG agent. Sent per mail by Philip Lee,
ed free on application. Look for Philip Lees
name on each box.
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En'land County.

In TarbelI's rake factory at Mt. Holly is a
Ind man named Warner, who is the best
"orkman IN the establishment. He bores
ne heads and turns handles. He oils and
q ,nsts his machinery, goes all about the
'M.dns where he works, and is quite as
much lat home there, apparently, as tie
Aeenest-sig GIFTED individual in the factory.
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Bachelors Hair Dye.--The Best in
the World

W. A. BACHELORS splendid Hair Dye is the ORIG
NAL and only Reliable and Harmless Hair Dye Known
Instantaneous in its ectS does stain the skim and in
v.oraes the hair for life Be careful and other
than the genuine. signed each side every boX-WM.
A. BArCHEL>R. Sold by all respectable Druggists and
Fancy Goods Stores everywhere. Mandatory No. 81
Barclay street date 10 Bond street and 233 Broadway
New York 44-gG
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ss- IN DAYS OF OLD. st

There was time, in days Of old,
When health was priced above fine gold
That day has paSsed-ail now neglect
That precious boon-al should protect
oi sense and reason all are bcreft,
orn would appear there's but little left.
Apply tthen to your ills
by the immediate use OF Herrick's Pills
nest le,al SADIE Pills startle whole communities by
iei, % m Adiptei to infancy, youth man
hood ana on age futu with English Spanish French
and German directions Elegantly coated with sugar.
purely vegetable and sell in large family boxes for % cts
See sdvertiseme II. 6l-I3
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The Confessions and Experience of an
Invalid. Published for the benefit and
warning and caution to young men who suffer
from Nervous Debility, Premature decay, &C..
supplying at the same time the means of self
cure. By one who has cured himself after being
put to great expense through medical imposition
and quackery. BY enclosing postpaid address
ed envelope. single copies may be had of the au-
thor, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, esq, Bedford, Kings
Co, n. Y. S5-l337
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i.'>cI County.

On Monday last daughter of Greenleaf
WEBB, Esq, Of Guildhall, fell from beam
81 Tn" barn and broke her neck, causing I'M
mediate death. She was nine years DID,
'rldoN IdeWoph.
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] Thnkl,Ii { OunfY.

john Lawrence of North Enosburgh shot
,"en'y-,eyen crows in three shots, one day
l,>l week.
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HARD TIMES COFFEE.

The trying times and the high price of coffee
has demanded that good substitute should be
found for pure coffee, and the manufacturer of
the Hard Times Coffee has succeeded in the in
vention of an article which meets the REQUIRE.
ments of the times, and which the Mass. State
Assayer, DR.. Hayes, pronounces free from any
deleterous substance. 1t is sold at very low
price, and is, in fact. about equal to pure coffee
Manufactured by H. B. NEWALL, Manufac-
turer of Coffee, Spices and Cream Tartar, S6
South Market Street, Boston,
Try it. You can get pound o. any Grocer in
st. JOhnsbury.
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BIRTHS.

In Lyndon, March 49, a daughter to VIM. P.
Hougbton.
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hittenden County.

The Free Press has been Informed that
Zen Buell., now in command Of the Union
:l.-e> in Central Tennessee, is a \ermonter,
rom Essex this State.
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Certificate of Dr. Haues.

Certificate of DR.. Hayes.
"HARD TINES CoFFKE."This substitute. for the more
expensive kinds Of coffee has been analyzed chemically
and nicTOscopcaly and found TO be free from any
FERROUS substance 1t also corresponds In composition
with the manufacturers statement. Respectfully,
A. A. HAYES, n. D., State Assayer
l6 Boylston Street, Boston, Feb. Is, 1862. E-9i
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Eye, Ear, and Catarrh.-Those suffering
from disease of the Eye, Ear, Heart or Catarrh,
will be glad to learn that DR. Lighthill of New
York. who makes q speciality of these diseases
will be in St. Johnsbury on the Dist Of April re-
naming to the 3rd of May. The following GER
tifcate from John A. Child, Esq, of Hydepark,
speaks for itself;
Hydepark. VI, Feb Sth, 1852.
his is TO certify that have been deaf in one
ear for the last years, and the present winter
the disease became very much worse and affected
the hearing of both my ears. In the early part
of January last put myself under the treatment
Of Dr. n Il. Lighthll. and now my hearing is
entirely and fully restored good as ever it was
l recommend all persons afflicted with deafness
to avail themselves of his services.
$3.50 Signed. JOHN A. CHILD.
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3 u NoRklsON-
Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters

curein 1--WE hours pains and weakness Of the breast side
and back and Rheumatic Complaints in equally short
period Of time Spread beautiful white lamb skin,
their Use subjects the inCony enience and
each one will from week 10 three MOUTHS
Price 10 "a cents
Ue-rics Sugar Coated Pills and and Kid Plasters are
sold by Druggists Merchants in all parts the nted
states Canadas and South erica and may be Obtained
by calling for them by their tub name
Or. L. r. HERRICK Co,
ellis Albany. ny.
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This is the place where Farmers will receive
just what they buy II they paw for Northern
Seed they may rest assured that Southern will
not be delivered to them.
EEDS!
Ny assortment of Seed is the largest and best
ever Offered to the Farmers of Northern Vermont,
consisting of several varieties Of
Spring Wheat, IIerdsgrass,
Winter {" Northern Clover.
Spring Rye, Southern
Winter Western
Buckwheat, White
India Wheat, French
Oats, Red Top,
Barley, ny. Blue Grass,
Canada Corn, Rye
Sweet " Hungarian"
Set Onions. Orchard :"
Beans and Peas, Fowl Meadow Grass.
Flax Seed, &c, sc.
GARDEN SEEDS of every variety. Turnip. Car
rot. and Beet Seed in quantities to suit the pur-
chaser \ large and we'll selected assortment of
Flower Seeds.
TREES & SHRUBBERY.
Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs. Roses.
Vines. and Plants. from +. c. Worcester Nurse
~. Catalogues sent by mail, and all orders
promptly attended To.
.AGRICTLTTRAL IMPLEMENT rs
IND MACHINES.
Of the latest and most improved patterns. COM
prisng Flows and Plow Castings from Nourse.
Mason & Co, Luke Buzzcll, and NJ. 4 J. IL.
Buck Co. Also, the repairs for the Fairbanks
Plow, Howe's Horse Hoe. Reversible steel teeth
and cast iron teeth CultiyatorS; also, the teeth
without the wood.
Ridging Plows. Road Scrapers. Seed Drills,
Root Cutters, Hand and Power Feed Cutters.
Corn Shelters, Fan Mills. Grain Scoops, Shovels
Spades, Pick Axes. &c. &c.
GARDEN ENGINES,
Garden Syringes. Grass Border Shears, Hedge
Shears, Pruning Saws and Chissels, etc.
FERTILIZERS.
Goes Super Phosphate of Lime and Peruvian
Guano.
CHURNS.
/ The New England Air Pressure Churn, Fyler' s
Butter Working Churn, and Crowelas Patent
Thermometer Churn.
! WIRE FENCING,
and Iron Railing for Cemeteries, Gardens, Front
Yards. &c. Drawings can be seen at the Ware
house.
/ 81. c. DICKINSON,
Railroad Street. st. Johnsbury. Vt.
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COush>.-The sudden changes of our climate
are sources of Pulmonary, Bronchial and Asth-
matte Affections. Experience having proved
that simple remedies often act speedily and GER
tainy. when taken in the early stages of the dis
ease. recourse should at once be had to brown 5
bronchial Troches, or Lozenzes, let the cold,
cough or irritation Of the throat be ever 80 Slight
as by thi, prccaution a more serious attack may
DC eifectuay warded off Public Speakers will
find them effectual for clearing and ngtnening
the voice.
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GO l. ID F RE y DS-O
IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
Herricks Sugar Coated Pills.

= THE BEST FAMILY CA
THARTlC the world, Used
twenty Years 10y iire million,
al l'er>oil> Annually ; ALWAYS
give satisfaction /; contain
ueihins injurious /; patroniz-
eddy the principal physicians
and surgeons in the Union.
elegantly coated with sugar
Large Boxes Scents i've
Boxes Tor One Dollar. Fun
directions with each boy
W arranted superior 10 any
PillteiOre the pubic.
Tallahassee. Leon Col
Florida. July Il, lsee.
To De. HERRick. AlSany.
N NY Dear Doctor:-I
write This 10 inform you of
the wonderful effect Of yeur
Sugar Coated Pills on my e.
der .lanrhfar H. ,l
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she has been affected with bilious arrangement
o: the system. sadly imparn- her health which has been
steadily failing during that period When ia New ork
in Apr last. friend advised me TO test Pills HAY
Ing the fullest confidence in the Judgment Of my friend
obtained supply oi Messrs- Barnes PARK Druggists
Park Row, New York ON returning home We ceased
all other treatment and administered your Pills one
each night The improvement in her feelings complex
digestion. etc, surprised all. rapid perma-
ne;i restoration 10 health has been the result We used
less than ike boxes. AMI consider her entirely well
consider the at.cge Just tribute TO yon Physician.
and trust will be the OF inducing many 10 adopt
your Pills a. their family medicines
lremain, dear sir, with many thanks
Your otedeli servant,
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WILLIAM LACKIE'S ESTATE.
r II L q L Y L u NJ Il N
'NHE CHEAPEST,
MOST COMFORTABLE,
MOST DURABLE
WILLIAM GALBRAITH'S Estate.

and mos, healthy Bed that has ever been invent
ed. is Casinos
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A Card to the Sufiering.-The Re

CosgrOve, while laboring Missionary III Japan was
cured OF CONSUMPTION, WHEN all other had failed,
by recipe obtained from learned physician residing in
the city OF Jedo This recipe has cured great
bers who were suffering from Consumption, Bronchitis
Sore Throat Coughs and Colds, and the debility and
Vous depression caused by these disorders.
DESTROYS OF beneittny others, will send this recipe,
which have brought home with me, to all who need it
free Of charge. Address
REV. VIM. COSGRONE,
G5-l3l7 439 Fulton Avenue, Brooklyn n. Y.
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LOUNGES COVERED

In Enamelcd cloth DamaSk, ReptS or Lasting.
from So 90 to SD 100 each, spring-scat and arm.
French style of stutfing. and the springs so Sc
cured that they cannot turn over.
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From the Evening Post, y. Y.

Browns Bronchial rroches, advertised in an
other column, are highly recommended for pub
lie speakers and others, for the relief of colds
and to clear the voice. Their efficacy is strongly
attested by congressman, cicrgymen and actors
and singers who use them. Among the certliI
Gates to their merits observe letters from Hen
ry Ward Beecher. N. p. Willis, f. II. Chaplin.
and others Of emnenec.
CAuTIoN-As there are many limitations, ask
for and obtain only Browns Bronchial Troches,
which by long experience have proved their value
having received the sanction Of physicians gen
orally, and testimonials from eminent men
throughout the country.
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III AIR JEW ELRI
WATCH, CLOCK IND JEWELRT
REPAIRING AND ENGRAVING

Having had over Il years experience in the
business, being practical Matchmaker and En-
graver myself, shall spare no pains in giving
satisfaction in this department of NV business
and warrant all work. C. c. CHILDS,
ST Johnsbury, VI.
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CAUTION.

certain unTincipled persons are attempting TO pam
S on the unsu.pcct.g public limitations OF my
parchasng. and see that the full name
SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE,
Is on the outside wrapperai others are swindng e9un
terfeits. S-lSS
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This is the place where Farmers will receive
just what they buy. If they paw for Northern
Seed they may rest assured that Southern will
not be delivered to them.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
SPECrACLES AND EYE GLASSES

OF Gold, Silver and other kinds of bows. Nv
assortment and experience are such that 1 can
fully supply the wants Of those who can be help
ell. equal 10 any optician, and If one fourth less
price. Mrs c. C. CHILps continues TO manufac
-narp