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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29

vious.-John Lawrence was fined $40 for
selling fighting liquor to the Irasburghers.
They nre shipping large quantities of
bark from Newport to tanneries in Mass.-
Neighbor Spalding says they have got the
itch in the public schools at Newport.
Cabot.
A suit for seven hundred dollars was
brought, by citizen of Cabot, against a
man in Peacham, for damage to sheep. Sew
eral attempts we're made to settle the matter
without further recourse to law, but in vain.
At length the 18th Of January came, whe n
the case was to be tried. A host of witness
es were ready to testify on each side, the
lawyers were on hand with a heap of books,
containing all the sheep cases ever published,
and preparations were made for long trial
| While the court was being organized the
parties talked the matter over and came with
In six dollars of setting the case. At this
point, however, each man stood as firm as
Fitz-James when he exclaimed:
This rock shall fly,
From its firm base, as soon as L.
After discussing the matter for some time it
Was suggested that the six dolsrs in dispute
be given to the Sanitary Commission for the
benefit of sick and wounded soldiers. As
both parties could agree to this without in
the least giving up to the other or lowering
their dignity, the suggestion was thought
good one and agreed to, and the mat ter
amlcably settled. Surely this was wiser
than giving five times the amount to lawyers
and court officers. -Roswell Farr much
respected citizen of this town, died on the
18th inst, of congestion of the lungs, at the
age of IS years. He has held large num-
Der of the town offices was representative
in 1859 and 1860. AS citizen he was ready
for every good word and work as christian
his life was exemplary, as husband and faith
er he was kind and affectionate.
! day We record the death OF another OF
the good men of this county,-Roswell Farr,
Esq, of Cabot. He has well served his town
and State in public Offices and as citizen,
a neighbor, and christian, he merited and
received the confidence and esteem of all
who knew him. His death is loss to the
community.-IValton's Journal Of 23d.
From list Of deaths in Richmond, Na.)
! prisons, from Oct. to Dec. 81, 1868, we
select the names of Vermon,ers, as follows ::
Oct. "A, NJ. Mooney, Co. L, 1t cavalr,E Oct.
| -, f. Cowley, Co. \, lst cavalry; Nov. 6,
W. Thompson, Co. c, 10Th reg't.; Nov. -,
W. Russell, Co. NJ, lst cavalry; Nov. II, j..
B. Farrand, Co. B, lst cavalry; Nov. 20, S.
5. Lincoln, Co. |, 10th reg't; Dec. s, P. b.
Davis, Co. |, 10th regt; Dec. 9, A. S. Lamp
son, Co. Z. lst cavalry; Dec. 10, z. CIapp,
| Co. q, LIST cavalry.
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Temperance Meetings.

A meeting Of the Town Temperance Soci-
notice, on the eve Of the 18Th inst. \ con-
venton being held here at that time, for the
purpose of organizing into brigade the diff
ferent regiments of the temperate e army OF
the state, we were favored with several speak
erS from abroad, who disc used several prac-
teal resolutions presented by committee
appointed for that purpose, in manner that
was interesting and profitable to the cause.
Pending the discussion of resolution ac-
knowledging the great influence and respOn-
sibility of the clergymen in the cause, accord
ing to them the first rank among the
advancing hosts of temperance, the meet
ing adjourned until Jan. 26th, to the Centre
village. Accordingly on the eve. of The Goth
the old Town Hall was filled by an expectant
and intelligent audience, and were delighted
BY the presence of representatives in the
clerica! profession, os every denomination in
town. The meeting being duly opened the
president, A, J. " Hard, Esq, in the chair,
the Rev. |. McAnn was called on, who took
the stand and in an elegant and his peculiar
ly impressive style discussed the importance
Of encouraging every effort for the suppress
sion of intemperance, also, the importance OF
the law and its strict enforcement upon the
drunkard maker, completely diserting that
stratum OF society Of every claim on human
ty, even wrestling from their grasp their
newly discovered and tavorite weapon-a
moral right. Several other gentlemen fol-
lowed, fully sustaining the stand taken by
Mr.. McAnn. The clergymen present seem
ed unanimous in offering their services TO
the cause, all they asked was an opportunity
The president, secretary and 4. c. Reding-
ton were appointed to procure speaker tor
the next meeting. They then adjourned to
Feb 9th, at : o'clock 2. NJ, at the Town
Hail, which will be the annual meeting for
the election of officers Friends Of temper
ance take courage, for there is surely spirit
awakening in community that will sustain
you in every IaudaoIe effort for the good OF
the cause, and all that is necessary to make
our success as sur. as that of our armies
over our rebellious foes in united and per
sistenl effort. /. O. STEVENS, Sec.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
CaledOmians Wanted.

We want, to complete our files, the GALE
DOMAIN of Feb. Il, 1861 Aug. e, Oct. 10,
Dee. 3 and u, 1859: May lG, 1857; Jan.
20. 1850 all the numbers in January, Feb
urary, March and April, 1852; the whole
year of 1871 April -, 20 and Feb. 8, 1880
ard Jan. 6, Is. May ), June 80, Nov. 3 and
De. 20, 1919 We will give fair price for
all OF part of the above; but We want but
one number of each date.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
Barracks at Montpelier.

I We have frequently heard the inquiry, " Is
the state building barracks Or hospital at
Montpelier 81 The local papers give no
light upon this subject, but We learn from a
private source that new hospital and bar
racks are going up on the old fair grounds,
designed especially for invalid soldiers; this
location having been selected with special
reference to the sanitary benefits to be de-
rived from it. The following, which we cut
from an advertisement in the Journal, par
TALLY corroborates this: " Sealed prop osa,s
will be received at this office until FRIDAY,
the 18th day of January, 1864, at o'clock
P. NJ, for furnishing four hundred cords of
Sooi merchantable hard wood, at the Fair
Ground, near the barracks now building in
Montpelier"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
Petrified Bodies.

Mr.. EDITOR In looking over some papers
laid aside | found some memoranda relating
to the removal of the dead, some years since,
from the original turying ground in the town
of st. Johnsbury,to the new cemetery, nearly
north OF the village. The Old ground is now
occupied by the Court House. My notes
relate to the singular condition of several of
the disinterred bodies, but will only describe
one particularly. Jonathan Prescott was, 10
the year 1870, resident of St. Johnsbury,
and at that time the seventh settler He
had lived at various localities in town, but
at the time of his decease he resided on the
farm in the south part of the town, now own
ed by John B. Woods. He died May 81.
1913, aged IS years, The disease which
ended his days was pulmonary consumption.
At the time of the removal OF his body he
had been buried some eight or nine years
The coffin, when it was attempted to raise it,
was found extremely pondelous, requiring
the united strength OF four or five men to
lift it from the grave. Upon opening the
coffin, the body face and limbs, exhibited
their usual proportions, and natural appear
ance, save that the face was brownish in
color. Fertilization seemed to be perfect
extending to all paris OF the body. Upon
| touchinv thp fnrphpad with the blade nf a
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
GRItE-S tEi.E.nRiTEl) SiLIE.
sssluRE.EE RELIEF fCa TIE SUFFERER.

This Salya Is ycs-t,:,e PREPARATION, in, mt
el II TIE l7.h century, hr DR. Nv. GRACE,
>l.r--oa il King inns :.r1ry. Through its
a@,cc L. cuI,i tho, .ss Of NEST serious sores
aal wounds that b.ti tie sk:,l OF tie most
s1':!. IL physicians Il lis Il : AMI Regarded
= -. 10 kne% Inn q : public b@netactoI.
Grace's Celebrated silva cures 31rns.
Gra-e's Celebrated Live IsraS ScalG5.
.G-soe's Celebrated s Ire cures Flesh Wounds
Grass Ca.e5-lc-z Saw, crrss Corns.
GIace'e Celebrate szivs cures Fsloas.
G-2ce's Celebrated S:.yc cures Frozen Limbs.
GTcce's c ,strctaa Sire cures Wens.
GIace's cele5rEt d S. re cIres Callouses.
Graco's Celebrate Sslsc cures salt Rheun.
Gr2ce's Celebrate SasE5 c2Tes Chilblsias.
Graes's Celebrated Salye cures Sore Breast.
Graea's CelsbTs:ol saiEz cures Sore Lips.
Graae's Cc.eb-a-el Sane llrss Erysipelas Sores
Graee's cslelretei SAW eares assesses.
Grac-s ceisiTate2 Salvo cures Ulcers.
GraCe's C-lst-e,s. 2ziye cures Clapped Hnnd5.
Grae5's col-tr.t-1 S2lve cures RingWorlns.
And from >o. i.;.d Wounds of the most serious
nature down 10 = common Pimple. 1t erat.i-
Gates P;nlYle5 from the face, and beauties the
skin. TheTe Is 40 preparation before the pubic
that can equal IL, Salvc IN prompt and ener-
getic action for the speedy cure of external d.
eases as tho~e WHO have tried Its virtues testify
Soldiers, Allors and Fi~hs.r;nrn, viii lind TINS
Save their BIS. friend.
Il has none Of tie Irritating. heating proper
ties OF otheT remedies, but oools, cleanses and
h-ai> The 2.g>t Ss--Ous Sores and Wounds
livery family, and especially those containing
children, should keep box on hand in case IF
accident, for II vii save them much trouble.
suffering, and money. Al II wants Is a fair
uial 10 cure old and inveterate Sores.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29

was in the employ of the Messrs. Fairbanks
when the war began, and on the first cal. for
volunteers he Immediately responded, going
out in the Sd regiment. He died Jan. 10,
of typhoid fever. He had been for some
time wagon master in the 9th army corps,
filling his position with great fidelity, as his
officers and comrades do testify.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
Another Gone.

lie remains of Daniel S. Lee, son of Asa
Lee OF Victory, arrived in this place the
'''>' D. '"s week, and the last sad offices of
".'-,''o" and respect were paid his memory
a. ''ie mouse Of his uncle, David W. Lee,
+'4' On Wednesday afternoon. Young Lee
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
Cruel.

Cruel.
A correspondent, who forgets to give his
name, writes US that some unmerciful crea-
ture shut up four sheep belonging to Levi
Sleeper Of Newark, il an out-barn, where
they remained until three of the four starry
ed. The Remaining live one was accidentally
discovered and cared for in season to save
his life. 1t is seldom we record so mean and
cruel an act
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
100 ALBUMS AND 200 PICTURES,
VALUABLE real. ESTATE
AT AUCTION
Cnl,Ss Previously Disposed Of at Pirate
Sale.

Sale.
Will be sold At pgo.ic auction N Barnet, on
TUESDAY. MARCH 5; i6i, al 10 ocl'k A. NJ,
The property known a the Solomon Stevens
estate. Said property consists Of about lJO acres
of ex ceieIt land p acres OF which i Connect
cut river interval The remainder Is upland,
SUITABLY divided into till&se, wood and pasture
Upon the premises Is an EXCELLENT BRICK
House, stories with large and commudious
barns and Sheds Also 4 small Cottage House.
Also Tannery. OF capacity for tanning Goo hides
year TINS i 4 very desirable point for any
eEsnn wishing u engage IN farming, mercantile,
Or mechanical business, being situated III Barnet
Village. where now are2 large w8ollen mills IN
successful operation > stores, church school
houses and telegraph office. The usual compile
ment OF mechanics, and The center Of trade Tor
The surrounding country. when i thlckiy settled
with wealthy and enterprlslng farmers.
Also Al the same time and place, the personal
property OF the estate. consisting OF horses,
cows. 100 sheep, ) yearliR-~, the farming tools
IN great VARIETY and pews IN the church
For terms, &c, enquire Of subscriber on prem
ises. NJ SitNhNS-
J. IL MOORE, Auctoneer-
Barnet, Jan. l., ls6A. slssd
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
Agricultural Meeting.

! a meeting of the executive committee OF
the Agricultural Society is called at the St.
Johnsbury House, Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 10 O.
clock.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
MUSICAL.

There is to be a musical convention at
Montpelier, commencing Tuesday, Feb. .,
and continuing through Friday, under the
direction Of Mr.. Leonard Marshall of Bos-
ton. From what We know of the commit
tee, apd the friends who are engaged in get
ting up this convention, we are quite certain
that II will be success. And this reminds
Us Of the one that is to be held here the
week following. The arrangements are near
y perfected as regards the many little details
Of the affair, and everything bids fair for a
pleasant and profitable occasion. If the
weather is favorable We shall expect larger
gathering Of singers hele convention week
than ever before The exercises will be held
az the South church, and We think that we
oln promise the accompaniment of the fine
Jrsan there Oh some of the grand chorusss.
This convention commences Tuesday, Feb.
., and We hope our Montpelier convention
friends will adjourn to this place.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29

Moral-Adriee TO husbands If YOU love youl
wives and want them to live long and enjoy
themselves, furnish them with Casinos SPRING
MATTRESS.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
Rev. William Scales.

NJ. Scales vas BORN at Lebanon, n. H.,
il. the year of 1906 and died at his residence
N Lyndon, Sunday afternoon, the 9th inst.
lie was graduate of Middlebury college,
lass of 1881, and of the Andover theolog-
cal seminary. In 1885 he began bis ministry
at Lyndon, where he continued for about six
Years, when he removed to Rochester, Vt,
and pursued his chosen work for near FIVE
wears there. Subsequently he was engaged
in teaching at Bloomington, till Sept. 1871 ;
when he went to Conneaut, Ohio, where he
resumed his ministry, and labored till his
return to Lyndon-March, 1866. Recalled
'hu' 70 IN. starting place Of his public la
ool'-tAough very near to acting upon an
o'her ana encouraging invitation to Ohio
ne dlo not quit it till he finished his course in
THIS world, The life and services of Mr..
Scales Will be their own memorial in this re-
g!on where he was SO well known: and his
enduring record is on high Much hinder
ed IN his work tor some Years by reason Of
Impaired health, nothing could Illustrate THE
oilsence of his spirit. He would not Weld
10 lntirmity; but in his quiet, patient way.
persisted in discharging the inestimable
functions of devout christian, learned
minister, an enlightened citizen and kind
man.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29
MRS. JONES RECEIVES

A T. A IL IL.
day, when the following conversation occurs:
Mrs. S. Good morning, Mrs. Jones; YOU
look cold what's the matter
Mrs j. Matter enough I've been of in my
cold rooms making up beds till my hands are just
frozen OF; and am all tired out.
Mrs. S. / don't think it TO be so bad 100 TO
make up beds, and | have more than you.
Mrs. j. Not bad job think II is. a great
heavy feather Ted to lift round and then have
to reach and strain TO shake up the straw, to
say nothing Cf the sweeping and busting. It's
enough to wear anybody out, not to mention the
freezing this cold weather.
Mrs. S. l know how to pity you; but | get
clear of al that now.
MS j. Got girl, l suppose. We can't at
ford that.
MIS-. s. No: do it ali myself.
Mrs j. I'd ike to know how YOU make up
your beds then.
Ms. s. II tell YOU We put our feather beds
anything but CASINOS SPRING MATTRESS. So
I've no feather beds to handle, no dusty straw 10
shake W, and all | have to do to make up my beds
is to spread over the clothes. And it is not hall
the work to sweep and dust And they are so
much more comfortable a; they fit me so nicely
and they are always SO smooth and even. We
couldn't get along without them.
Mrs j. declare. Ill have one before night,
Just to see if they are so good.
Mrs. s. l would if l were YOU. You can't
imagine what difference it will make in your
work.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-01-29

vious.-John Lawrence was fined $40 for
selling fighting liquor to the Irasburghers.
They nre shipping large quantities Of
bark from Newport to tanneries in Mass
Neighbor Spalding says they have got the
itch in the public schools at Newport.
The New York herald., 1864-12-03
RTC II M o N D.
Success OF General Gregg's
Expedition.
CAPTURE OF Stony CREEK SfATlOH
4 Train Of Cars and a Large Amount sf
Government Stores Destroyed,
&D. &c.. d
GEN. CREGG,s EXPEDITION.

CrY POINT. Va. Dec. I. 1854
General Gregg's cavalry scot south this n,orutuS
Reconnaissance. moro particularly to discover he
enemy were moving troops south.
The following despatch has just been received in ssa
ton TO it,
HKADou ARrERs, ARMY TIM Potomac
Dec l-3 =. M. I
To Lieutenant General GRANT
have just heard from General Gregg His despatch
Is dated at quarter To four p NJ He reports havisg
captured stony Creek station, which cefcndsz
by infantry and cavalry, In works, with artillery.
He captured two pieces Of artillery but had u
bringing them or Re spiked them and destroyed the
carriages. lie hsc hundred aud ninety prisoners.
eight wagons and thirty mules. Fs burned the depot,
with three thousand sacks OF corn ve hundred baes Il
hay train OF csrs large amount OF bacon, cotacS,
ammunition and other governments stores aud destroyed
all the shops nd puolc buildings.
Tho Second Brigade Brigadier General Gregg com.
manding had the advance and is reported 10 have
gaa0.y carried tho enemys position. General Gregg
IL row returning to camp.
No Information could be obtained OF any troops pass-
ing south ward, either cavalry infantry. The bed 4
the branch road from stony creek be graded
but rails were laid
AT Duval station couth OF Stony creek. property
destroyed and largo railroad iron found.
An effort being made TO destroy 1t by 6re when hs
showed signs OF having concentrated following,
but the officer thinks General Gregg will be camp By
midpght. GEORGE G. MEADE, Major General.
The New York herald., 1864-12-03
BUTLERY HEADQUARTERs.
Mr.. William IA. Merrss ms Despatch.
In Tna FnLp IN FRONT ~ kIcuMosp,
Ice. l. 1864. K

Mr.. William IA. MerFss ms Dsspatchs
In rns FIELD, IN FRONT kIcumosp,
Dec l. 1864. J
The ORGANIZATION op NEGRO coRrs.
Tho Army OF the James giaddcned yesterday
ing tho OF Major Gen. Butler after escaping
psrs OF toe Greyhound catastrophe the Jamee
General Butor Immediately upon his arrival. commoucsl
tho practical work OF consolidating the white troos s
Tenth and Eighteenth corps into single organization
il view OF the African corps which be
formed oflcered aud put IN service. General Butcr
yesterday summoned all OF hts leading generals to n
tsry Consultation whersat among present
MAJOR General Ord, MAJOR General Godfrey wetzo and
Erevet Major General Alfred Howe Terry. Wbiio il d
known thst this important council had for object
The tacstog OF the state Of things its details have
not trsnspirod beyond what Is herewith Indicated.
Among military men throughout all the armcs
operating against Richmond this subject constitute che
absorb ny theme OF sation and the policy Of
MAJOR General Butler connection Herewith nsmely.
that OF gvng he coorcd soldiers OF our armies u aod
free scope to dRht Tor the nag and their uppn
their morris, ~ both generally aud cordially
dorsed by Of oil sediments. many OF whom have
hitherto n1exiby held that the coinred soldier cuid
above experiment 10 status aud useuig0e
but who been Obliged 10 yield their
the splendid lighting IN the field throughout this cam
pags OF these sable heroes Tor which resist
PUBLICLY giving them this full measure or credit.
ACTIVITY PICKET
Hostihtes for the past twenty four hours have been
confined 10 animated picket firing and the watchfulnca
visonal division 10 the deences Of BE rmuda Hundred.
RETURN cHNxRAL
The return Of Major General r o. Ord the hero who
was wounded while galaDtly taking Fort Harrison nov
army.
rHr COMMANDER ooRrs.
Tho veteran aud tried Wetze having been vsry
properly made a fun major general, viii assume com
maud OF tho now colored corps.
The New York herald., 1864-12-03
CITY POINT.
Mr.. q. Cad " aiiadcr's Despatch.
Cry PO.NT Dec I 1874
0ENRRAt Pofs.

Mr.. o. Cad " = LADDERS Despatch.
CRY Po.sT, Dec l, 1884.
aENERAt pofs
General Grant was accompanied iron, Fortress Monroe
by Major General John Pope former commander { The
Army OF the Potomac, who umm,ned to Washing.
ton last Thursday AID sent TO General Grant
assignment to active service.
Since bis retirement from command or tbs Army or The
Potomac General Pope commanded the Departments
o the Northwest embracing tho Indian territory, with
headquarters at Milwaukee, and won tue good opinion Of
all with whom he came contact. Now that time has
softened ins asperiiies aud animostes attending
his removal. tho President acts wisely Ia placing
General Pope in soais position where his gaiantsy
q days conference and ltation with General raut
he Washio. at five O'Clock last evening
the steamer Keypsrs. u await the final acl u the
War Department In assigning bis command. There are
many specuations concerning IT, but no one probably
knows but General Grant hmsef
VISITOR GENERAL GRANT.
Quite delegation Of civilians, he ,ded By GoverseS
Bradford Of Maryland called the Lieutenant Genera
last evening for the purpose OF paying their respects 10
person.
CORRECTIONS IN REdARp THANKSGIVING rukKEYs.
As several OF the correspondents have alluded 20 The
Thanksgiving Day seems proper correct the popular
misapprehension concerning the matter.
- arse majority OF the turkeys arrived Ia time fos
1hsc ssgivng Day. ahe Brady, however, got agrouBA
between ttis and Fortress Monroe aud her
osy behind, excepting portions that taken oG
and sent ur by tugs other The turkeys ase
arrived IN excccat condition ala the hear, many
brave fslow touched by tho memories OF osher
Thanksgiving days called forth by the timely md
princey recollection OF army this occasion and
the generous donors Of the North held in kindly
memDranCe by our beye 10 the field.
Weather clear and hot for two days, but q tr'1s
colder this morning Mercury at eighty four degrees
yesterday ~ ten O'Clock and at fytwo degrees at nins
this morning Roads improving rapidly, and already
quAo passabe.