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Mr. Fairbanks Lecture.

y very large au 1ience listened attentively
to Mr. Charles Fairbanks lecture at the Town
Hall on Thursday evening of last week. 1t
is perhaps not generally known that Mr. Fair
banks has recently returned from England
after residence OF two and one-haf years
IN that country. The subject Of his lecture
was American affairs as seen from European
point of view. We jotted down some of
the points in this lecture, but shall utterly
fail of giving our readers who were not pres
ent correct idea of its best points and most
telicitous passages. The large auditory,
which remained quiet to the end, was good
evidence that it was appreciated.
Mr. Fairbanks began by saying that the
leaning tower at Bristol, England, was likely
to be differently described by different view
ers, but should not become a matter of pas
S.onate conflict because seen differently and
oppositely by beholders from different points.
50 of the opinions and views of the civil and
political quarrels Of which we have to do.
OF the great American struggle the views
abroad are not to be supposed like our own.
In accounting for European, and especially
English views, we should refer to oul history
and position among the nations. Amid the
tossing of Freedoms struggle in Europe the
founders of this nation aimed and protested
to establish a truly free government here.
The attempt was marked throughout the civ
l.lzed world, and the results watched for, and
ultimately the inconsistency seen, of the
freest government holding in tightest bonds
one-eighth OF the country's population. This
exhibition of slavery in the midst Of the 18th
century was especially obnoxious to the people
Of England who had succeeded in freeing
themselves from the evil, and were ,horouoh-
iy aroused to its enormity. To their view
the North was fully implicated and the whole
nation involved. And they proceeded to ad-
minister wholesome advice in the arrogan,
Old John Bull style, which of course was
only hee led in the true Young Jonathan STYLE
ana such Yankee response made as, at the
distance, to greatly bedim if not annihilate
all marks of distinction between the North
ana South as to the prevalence and swa,
OF the Slavery sentiment and the crime O
It's existence. So that when the Rebellion
came the North had no preference in English
sympathy on the ground of oppo.ition to
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-06-12

the person or persons whose duty it is, see
that some pro, sion is made to carry off the
surplus waller, instead of letting it stand, as
it did last spIing, from one to three feet deep
in the street. We can get along very CON-
tortably until the water runs over the tops OF
long legged rubber boots, but after the wa
ter fills them we feel like crying,
"a boat. boat, to cross the ferry !"
Last spring physician gave as an excuse tor
not sooner answering summons to sick bed
side that he did not dare to cross the lake in
front of the Piano Forte Wareroom, for fear
of getting drowned, and he, like one ancient
", waited for the waters to subside. y
VIII the village authorities put in a drain
this season or furnish ferryboat to carry
people free of charge this fall?
Year.
The Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society of St.
Johnsbury has numbered the past year so
members. As the result of their weekly
gatherings they have been able to send the
following articles: 81 dressing gowns, 30
flannel shirts, l6 flannel drawers, 356 cot
ton shirts, ll5 cotton drawers, 26 pairs NIT
tens 90 pairs feeting, "a pairs slippers, Is
night caps, DIP towels, III sheets, 81 bed
quilts, ) blankets, 81 coats, II pairs pants, 3
caps, 8 vests, II pillows, 100 pillow cases, 20
pillow sacks, s bed-sacks, 3 testaments,
bundle soldiers tracts, 90 pads for wounded
limbs, a large quantity of bandages and limits;
also jelljes, fruit, starch. farina, &c. They
have also furnished three companies with
towels and needle-books. These supplies
have been sent to the Sanitary Commission,
except in one or two cases of especial appeal
from particular localities. In every case
their gifts have been thankfully received and
acknowledged. The report of the treasurer
=, Gill;
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Total,
Expenses of society,
Amount in treasury. June |.

Amount in treasury, June |, SlIO.45
The society desire to extend their sincere
thanks to the yoHng ladies for their contri-
button of Sl22.l2, the proceeds of their
late fair and also to the many friends who
have 80 kindly and generously aided them in
their work both by contributions and labor.
They trust they have and will continue to
merit the confidence of the public, that to-
yether they may be better prepared to meet
the great and Increasing demand upon our
humanity and patriotism. The need must
be as vast and as lasting as the war itself,
and We must remember that our responsible
ity and Indebtedness can only be measured
by the sacrifice and sutierings of those to
whom We owe the safety of our fresides and
the defense of our country.
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AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL.

the Worlds Great Remedy for
Coughs, Colds, Incipient Con-
sumption, ard for the relief
fConsumptive patients
in advanced stages
of the disease.
This has been so long used and so uni
versally known that We need DO no more
than assure the public that its quality is kept
IN 10 the best il ever has been. and tbst Is
may be relied on 10 do all ii has ever done.
Prepared by DR. j. c. AVER & Co.
Practical and analytical Chemissa
Lowell, Nass.
Sold By Al druggists eyesy Vhae.
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RETURNED GENERAL.

Change of Time"
The horse formerly known in the northern par,
of Caledonia county, the RUGGLEs HORSE
has been purchased by Mr. D. E. Ruggles, his
former owner. and will be kept the coming sea-
son at the two following places for The improve
ment of stock: Mondays at Sheffield Hollow at n
Folsom's stable; the rest of the time at d. T.
Ruggles's stable IN Sutton. Persons from dis
lance are requested to come Wednesdays Good
pasturing for those that wish.
Said horse was sired by the Billy Root Morgan,
and his dam was large Morgan mare formerly
owned by l.. Watson of Burke. Terms: $500
to insure, or 50 90 the season. All mares dispos-
ed of before the usual time of foaing will be con-
sidered with foal. For recommendations as
stock horse | will only refer to the reputation
which ne won in former years. and it has been
steadily gaining his colts have come t. matu-
rity and sold for high prices. as they universally
make stylish drivers and good roadsters.
1888 ID. f. RUGGLES, Proprietor.
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Capt L. H. Bostwick, of the 18th Regi-
ment, died of typhoid fever. according to in
tellgence received here on Thursday evening.
He was from Jericho, and a young man OF
great promise Free Press.
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Enrolling Officers.

Daniel y. Beckwith of Sutton, has been
appointed General Enrolling officer under
the coEscription act, for this District. The
following assistant Enrolling Officers for this
county, have been appointed by the Enrol
ling Board, viz:
Shetheld-Horace Drown.
Newark-John A. Smith.
Burke-Chas. c. Newell.
Wheelock-Chas Ii. Davis.
Sutton-John True.
Lyndon-Geo. H. Thacher.
ST. Johnsbury-Barron Moulton.
Waterford Ezra A. Parks.
Baluet-Da>id Sllsby.
Ryegate-Wm. T. Whitelaw.
Groton-Isaac n Hall.
Peachanl-Henry Walker.
Danvlle-Geo. Brainerd.
alden-James H. Bell.
Hardwick-C. S. Crosby.
krby-E. y. Spaulding Star.
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Accident.

A son of John c. Stanley Of Maidstone,
while tooIing with pistol accidentally put a
bullet up through his under jaw and tongue,
lodging it somewhere in his head 1t is not
believed to have injured his brain.
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7 MEN TABLE COVERS, LINEN
II Napkins, Towelng, Diapers, Crash. White
Bed Spreads, White Damask for Curtains-a
good assortment of White Goods, at
E. JEWETT'S.
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The peculiar faint or
infection which We
call ScRoFULA turks
in the constitutions Of
mulntudes Of men, IT
either produces or Is
produced by an en-
feebled, initiated state
OF the blood, wherein
that fluid becomes in
competent TO sustain
the vital forces in their
vigorous action, and
leaves the system 10
fall into disorder and
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BOOkS < STATIONERY.

b OOkS K STATIONERY.
Commentaries. School Books. Bibles.
Blank Books, Chidren's Books, Gift Books,
Sheet Music. Letter Paper, Envelopes,
Best Ink made, &c, &c
STEEL & LlTHOGRAPH ENGRAvINGS,
Oil Paintings. Pictures for Grecian and Crayon
Painting constantly On hand, Also, Oval and
Square Gilt and Rosewood Frames A large stock
FANCY GOODS AND GERMAN TOYS.
Bird Cages. Travelling Bags and Baskets. Table
and Pocket Cutlery PerfuIlery. Combs, Brushes
Portfolios, Military TOYS and Drums
DOG COLL LARS
Our laws require all dogs 70 wear collars with
the names OF the owners put on them The collars
can be had. aid name put on them Al my store.
HAIR ORNAMENTS,
Made by Mrs c. c. CHILpS. in latest and most
approved STYLES Hair taken in exchange for
Goo,l>. also old Gold and Silver. and premium
paid ON Coin in exchange for Goods
Ladies False liar for sale, best quality.
Ali who wish 20 save the
GREAT ADVANCE ON GOODS.
Please call soon for though mr stock is now large
II will not remain 80 long, and as | have 10 buv
new goods, | shall be under the necessity of ad-
ranemS the prices in proportion as | have to pay
EngrarRg, Hatch IL and Jsrelry Repairing,
done usual and warranted.
ST Johnsbury. Feb Is. Ss,f
The tri-weekly citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-10
SYNOPSIS OF PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

| RICHMOND, Dec. S.--The President briefly
reviews events of past year, remarkiag that
whilst our successes have not equalled onr
expectations, 1--WE have checked the enemy
every where in his advance.
Our relstions with foreign nations are dis
cussed at considerable length. The Presi-
deut regrets there has been no Improvement
since message of January last, and that the
conduct of European nations is less impartial
and in some cases has assumed a ehafactOr
positively unfriendly. Commissioners were
sent abroad for the purpose of entering into
negotiations proper to fix relative rights and
obligations of Confederate and United States
under treaties entered into with foreign
nations prior to separation, but this tender
on our part has been declined; hence, as we
have been refused the benefit of those treat
les, they have certainly ceased to be binding,
and, in the opinion Of the President, our
relations with European powers are now
controlled exclusively BY general rules of
laws Of natious.
Legislations upon the subject Of finance is
earnestly recommended. Although the mag
hituds and duration of the wal was not at
first anticipated, still, the resources Of the
country are SO ample and spirit of the people
SO devoted to its cause, that relief is within
onr reach.
Financial policy of the Government since
ts formation is discussed, and the President
contends that whilst the provision of the per-
nanent constitution in reference to direct
axation cannot be carried iato effect in the
node pointed out, it is the plain duty Of Con-
,rsss to execute the genera! intent Of the
The tri-weekly citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-10

Kosc'v'Fo.--We always had psrtialitJ
for our nsighboring town Of Kosciusko, s'
well for the kindness and hospitality Of II.
gsnerous-hearted citizens as for the cndesr.
ing memories Of the noble old patriot and
hero whose name il bears.
This feeling has been increased by the
kind greeting given TO our Tri- Weekly by the
COED people OF the city of the Attalas. Our
friend ]. N. has sent us two lists Of subscrib-
ers from that ilk. If all the waters of the
Nile were to sweep over us, his name and
kindness would not be obliterotcd from our
memory. May he, and our other friends in
Kosciusko, live Fl thousand years, and just
then begin better state of existence.
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THREE PROPOSITIONS.

Soldiers who leave their families des
titufe and dependent, hare right. to food
and clothing, not only for themselves,
but for their wives and children, for they
give their all, time, labor services and
lives to the cause, that the lives, property
and liberties of our people may be pre-
served.
Men of property, in like manner, owe
susrything, Beyond The support Of them
selves and families. to the common cause
and their time and ser0ies are as much
due to the Confederacy, as those Of the
soldier.
One man is as much bound to support.
the war to the utmost of his ability as
another, and what one cannot render in
actual physical services. he ought to
make up in contributions for If be risks
not bis life in defense Of bis country, so
much the more is he under imperitive
obligation to his money and other prop
srty.
These propositions were deduced by
another from Governor Browns annual
message, and let these gaiusay them. |
that can. Many Of our people are run
stark mad after wealth. The nearer the
dssolation of war comes to their very
doors. the more graspiDg and avaricioas
they appear TO grow, and the more deaf
to the calls Of God and country. This
is no time to be striving after riches
better than fail in our independence,
that we surrender all our possessions to
our country's cause, for they will avail
rs nothing if We are overcome. +,
Eyawla Spirit.
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ANOTHER Coon CITIZEN GoNR.---It WAS
only few days since that we learned of the
death Of our old and much esteemed fellow
citizen, ELI 7. MONTGOMERY, Esq. He died,
we learn, on Saturday, 2Sth ult., of Dipthe-
ria, or some affection Of the throat. Mr.. NJ
was u citizen of the county for many years
and it is faintpsaise to say was good neigh
Dor and kind hearted, estimable gentleman.
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fHAhiH HffHI NfH y NHffH 80 W HfuH ltA'
plrhl. AZ qiisi lbs morning
synopsis of Report of ssereiarT of Wav.
flisaagsB Dee 3 TIs fspor n lbs secretary
" wuifssy long ihoagb hlshiy iugsftssi NJ.
bdsay fsfsis praeipallY y otefsilasi af .is sfny
10 ills sysIai aipsrmshis sbi ,sJi NE ssmpalsa
IN Masllslpgl whs ssnslniy disaslsfhs abi n !.
drituii a. fsslfi impfstssn ihose disasters wsfs
iaeyiiibls sad iiai a she Court ~ ibqulfy ~ ~.
,stlgatla shols campaign. met ~ Atlantis IN
September, iiln consequence N gleaiig - enemy
ieman1hs To- presence n wiidsasss and Judges
NJ other ppints. .susp~idsdfsmpGaflly bni expect
"a se3a tore assembe. Deficiencies N resorts both
n men ard provisions. fslhsf than frssas In taills
eauspd sIlhdawai n army from Mdlle Tsnaessss.
A.iuifd - feaHIi.1n. stmasiiag, abasHfsss. and
.ays effective forto u the army ID LITTLE over hair
or beaf'y seathlfd1, " men on pills Recommends
repeal u substitute aad exemption provisions. adi
that oil hssag suietitatsa bs ihmedIai = required
~ go % the fields that the privilege of Congress
granted 70 pat IN spbstiutes can be regularly and
situtlonally abtogated ~ the sans power, says
no compact entered Into between Che government
aad lef.ops futaishlagl lubsti'atss As alleged but
II was only privilege which tho government &C.
corded and instead of complaining at IL abroea
ton should be grateful fof what heretofore allowed
them. lIerocommondel abrocaton of exemptions
sud the eouscf ption Of ail making details Tor want,
In society at home. 6sys the shree years men
whom their time expires cannot he finally discharged
but should be retained allowing them to choose tLe
regiment or company under present organizations
III the same arm Of service aud recommends the
consolidation OF companies and regiments reduced
below certain compliment. Pays glorious tribute
10 the heroism, endurance and untiring devotion OF
oldiers, and Aments the dead who yielded their
ives as saetidce at the altar of liberty.
He closed by saying our very reverses,
moving us united and determined to endure
verything for independence, must convince
he enemy OF their intellectual efforts to sub
Iue us.
Governors message issued yesterday. Long
eview of local affairs are only points that
re Of interest. Connected with general poll
tics of the country are remarks 'en substitute
Nv and the currency. He says substitutes
aving been accepted for three years under {
lws both by State and Confederate Govern {
tents, becomes binding contract, and :
lould be observed. No government which =
olates contracts between itself and citizens 4
m maintain its respect. o
On the currency, the Governor says our 0
sues of currency have been regulated by no b
riciple the consequence is, an over issue, s
- Ia
ust retire surplus, stop further issues and o
lopt a wise system of taxation, combined v
it'll loans. r.
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pfepsfii stssai, p4insE ~ sai 70 labsls
taLs nodlgifE ibs sttmfilsa ls#, fssifisl.
leg asislla, 81 plaelax u faass 40 sbls
bodied msa be~ smplaysi ~srabsu, Hmfss
20, ssek' sai oihs' swplagsss. ttlag fsf'lss
~ Fhish atsfesi msJ be haei fempslsat
~ eoheau la opinion sfffsfsst w. ibs
hssfs'sfy " war ihst rsfs " ~ afaaad
fsf iha oilfflIsa thsts ass pfsfiilaa ~ IN
elads those ~te ffslsbsi fabsiliaisf. sadsf
fafmsf sslli ueald bs bfsteb ~ soaifssl
The seeoaai ~ .evsfal sseeatts spis 10
fsrls~si SOD = gfaugisg saaoaaetpsht
msds.
1hsi receipts ffem ihs rasf un.es Dspi. ere
81 banifsi sod fsfs1iy ffs ibailaai 40.
lafa sHoeu CommshIeahea wilh Tfas.
HlsilfFlppl u az 0hsifuelsd - W render
difidnii eompiisnes viih etstaHte aseis.
Legi'laiioa u fsqslilis. pfosiiae ~ Gle
efsfelie " temporary saibofiig. especially ia
Postal Department and ffsasafy, fpf which
sub.secfeiaryg ars recommended While fuf
military afaln Il would seem sunitisut 70
su'h0HEe PRESIDENT and Secretary Of Wsf 70
delegate 70 commanding Generals 20 moeh Of
the Discretionary pouep vested IN thom by
law as eriReneics of service sbaIl require.
In conclusion, the President advefts 10
savage ferociiy Of enemy In conducting the
war, and holds up 10 public efecraiion fsfu.
ssl Of Lincoln Government TO execute cartel
Tor exchange of prisoners, bot the patriotism
pf The people had proved equal 20 every sac-
-iiee demanded by The couutry's need, and
.'od had blessed ~ with success dispfopor-
ionste TO our means, and under bis Divine
avor our labors must be at last crowned
With success.
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TIM DIXIE OPERA TRoTPE have amused
our citizens and the soldiers on two former
occasions, and will give another of their side
splitting entertainments on Tuesday evening
next. Let everybody that wishes to "laugh
and grow fat 60 and hear them.
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Wan TAr.-Ws ask sttsniion 10 the War
AHssscr's nstics. Tar payers, " they mean
10 Be lAt payers had better 70 up and settle
up. vtfbum sap.
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THURSDAY EVENING. DEC. 10

Eag- YESTERDAY Wa generally ob,sfesd ~
day Of fhsliog humiliation and prayer.
Preaching 10 The Methodist church morn.
log and evening, 10 large audiences.
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Dsy~Not word from "the front"--nor the
rear neither. Items are getting scarce.
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FROM RRISTOL.

BWsToL, Dec 9-Nothing definite from Long
street to-day. pittnen's brigade encountered the
advance Of Wilcoxs corps, about 1000 stgong near
Maynardsvie, on last Thursday, rolting then,
completely and capturing number Of prisoners, who
state that Wilcoxs command is composed of raw
troops.
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2 We ask attention to the several new adver-
tissments.
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GEN. EwELL,--This officer is compel.
ed to leave the field on account of his
health. Jubal A. Early now commands
his corps.
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GE- The New York Tribune claims
that there will be Republican majority
of three in the next Federal House Of
Representatives.
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FROM BRIsToL.

BRisvoL, Dee, 8, by Mobile 0th.--Sicge of
Knoxville was raised Friday night, our forces
falling hack slowly to Morristown AZ miles
from Knoxville whero a stand will probably
be made. The work Of putting the East
Tennessee and Va +. r. ih running order
to that point win be rapidly pushed forward
by Col. Owen of Virginia 4 Tennessee Il. r.
who is entrusted with it. Our entire loss
around Knoxville will not exceed coo, Irn-
cipally Hoods division, among whom are
Col, Fifer Of the 9Th Mississippi seriously
wounded The assault on the 29th ult.
failed, it is said, in consequence Of forged
order recalling Aiderson's brigade Reports
from Knoxville at Dalton are conflicting.
The enemy are laying waste the country on
their line of march. Enemy's cavalry ap-
peared yesterday at Ringgold, but being
attacked by force under Col Grigsby were
routed and driven beyond. We suffered no
Casualties, weather cold and rainy.
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FROM CHAELEsrON.

CHARLESTON, 8.--Yaukees have ceased fir
ing on Sumter. They were observed to-day
reviewing their batteries, ALSO appeared to be
extending battery Gregg eastward. Our bat
terics kept up slow but constant fire on en-
emy's working parties. Baltimore Gazette
of the Sd reports that. Morgan's escape to
Canada is contradieted II is reported he
went'to Ohio river and crossed into Virginia.
Lincoln had not recovered from his illness.
Official dispatch from Cen Banks, dated
Nov. 9Th, says, his most SAN
guine expectations are mere than realized.
Wife of ex-President Pierce died at An
lover, on the End inst.
Flag Cftrucs boat at City Peint, yesterday
vening brought New York PAPERS Of the
tn. Army news unimportant. Expedition
0 reieve,Burnside is under Sherman.
Steamer Isaac Newton was burned near
Ire Yankees Saturday evening. Number Of
ives lost unknown.
Gold in New York on the 5th, I52.
Columbia from Liverpool, gath, arrived at
t. Johns. London Post contains report
resignation of Earl Russell. Argument
] Alexandria case was concluded.
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A PRoDIeY IAN Irishman recommend
ing an excellent milch COW, said that she
would give milk year after year without
having calves; because il ran 10 the breed,
As she came from COW that never lad
q calf!
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re The "strike " Of the mechanics
in the North continues. There have late
ly been added to those already on
"strike the sewing girls, the turner's
and tailors, the stage drivers. &c. Itis
a general movement of all the mechanics
and artisans. and is called "The Labor
Movement" 1t extends from New York
10 Minnesota.
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FRoM ORANGE c. II.

ORANGE c. H., Dec. 9.--Nothing new in from
to-day, and everything quiet along the lines
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