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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-12-02
Beef Versus Brandy-A New Stimulant.

In eases of great exhaustion, attended
with cerebral weakness. produced by Sc
we're labor or any other cause. prepare
ton from beef may be used instead of
brandy, and it exerts rapidly stimulat-
ing power over the brain. 1t is thus
made Chop up lean beef, place it in a
pan and subj ect it for an hour or more to
heat by keeping the pan in a vessel of
boiling water: the fat. fiber and essence
will distinctly separate. Strain the liquid
portions from the fiber. and remove from
1t the fat by means of blotting paper. \
highly aromatic amber-colored liquid, OF
an agreeable flavor, will remain. This is
the required stimulant Unlike common
beef tea. Its effect is stimulating rather
than nutritious.-HaNs Journal OF Health.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-12-02
Talk About Health.--Dress for our
Extremities.

During the damp aud cold season def
cient dress of the feet and legs is fruitful
source of disease The head, throat and
liver are perhaps the most frequent suffer
ers.
The legs and feet are far from the CEN
tral part of the body They are not in
great mass like the trunk. but extended
and enveloped by the atmosphere. Be
sides, they are near the damp, cold earth
For these and other reasons, they re-
quire extra covering. If we would Sc
cure the highest physiological condition
we must give our extremities more dress
than the body. We men wear upon our
legs, in the coolest season, but two thick
nesses of cloth. The body has at least
six. Women put on them four thickness
es under the shawl, which, with It's vari-
Gus doublings, furnishes several more
then over all thick, padded furs; while
their legs have one thickness of cotton un-
der balloon. They constantly come to
me about the headache, palpitation of the
heart, and congestion of the liver. Yes
terday one said to me, '.All my blood is
in my head and chest. My head goes
bumpety-bump, my heart goes bumpety-
bump" | asked, How are your feet!"
g Chunks of ice" she replied. told her,
" fyou so dress your legs and feet that
the blood can't get down into them, where
can it 60! 1t can't 90 out visiting Ii
must stay in the system somewhere. OF
course the chest and head must have an
excessive quantity. So they 60 'bumpety-
bump, and 50 they must 60, until YOU
dress your feet and legs in such way
that they shall get their share of blood
In the coolest season of the year, | leave
Boston for bit of tour before the ly-
ceum>-going as far as Philadelphia. and
riding much in the night without an over
coat but give my legs two or three
times their usual dress. During the cold
est weather, men may wear an addition TO
their usual drawers, pair of chamois-
skin drawers with great advantage. When
we ride in a sleigh. or in the cars, where
do we suffer! In our legs, of course
give me warm legs and feet, and I'll hard
ly thank YOU for an overeoat-
My dear madame, have you head
ache, sore throat, palpitation of the
heart, congestion of the liver, or indiges
ton Wear one, two, or three pairs of
warm WOODEN drawers, two pair of warm.
wcolen stockings, and thick, warm shoes
with more or less reduction in the amount
of dress about your body, and YOU will OBJ
tam the same relief permanently that YOU
derive temporarily from a warm foot
bath.
must not forget TO say that thin
layer of India rubber cemented upon the
boot sole will do mnch TO keep the bottom
of our feet dry.-Dr Die Lewils.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-12-02
Letter from the Capital.
The following came too late for last
'rck's paper

The following came too late for last
'~ek's paper.
MONTPELIER, Nov. 22, 1864.
The last week has been a very busy
ay, both in the Legislature and out do ors.
i the annual thanksgiving had been ap-
,.ntrd sooner it might have had an inf1u-
"urr To hasten business and shortened the
,>,Ion. such certainly is the effect this
Week. Although there has been more
Vine spent in discussion than at any time
0"lorr. Vet there has been more business
accomplished.
lhc bill repeating the law of last year,
.,,aoli>hing the agricultural College ="
ar> passed both Houses, also the bill in
rporating the "Nermont Agricultural
( IIcgr" The bill To equalize town
.omtic>." after great flourish Of trum-
at> and wooden swords, in a discussion
nearly week has passed the House
''tcr beng modified with amendments, sc
- to leave the matter about as it was be-
re, that Is for towns to raise what they
lease, but provides that certain portion
&" the bounties paid by the towns shall be
a,>umed by the State,
lhc bill to organize the militia ha:
H,>rd both Houses slightly amended, re
G.ring the number named in the bill one
Aol, rut retaining the number of regi
A'nt> and officers. but making a regimen
- consist OF 800, instead of 1000 me!
'''' these are to be uniformed at the cX
l"..'' 'i the State, with cap and coat
"'r" ], now bill under considerable
'' ''." House to compel the towns to ralS
'"' pay the veteran volunteers who rt
enlisted in the field, the sum of $50
''cIl, Or have their credit taken from then
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-12-02

4 VERMONT JUSTICE or OLA Yer
mont Justice. not more Than half cen
tuy since, was required to take the ac-
acknowledgements OF a deed when out Of the
limits Of his OWN county. He always
boasted that he was able to extricate HIM
self from any legal difficulty. According
" he seated himself and began by saying,
:. You acknowledge yourself 10 be in Tun-
bridge, in Orange county. and also that
this is your free act and deed" An affir-
NATIVE answer was given and the business
accomplished.
A tiendish attempt was made on Satur-
day to throw the Chicago express tram
from the Central railroad track. near
Chittenden's in Williston. Fortunately
no damage was done, but somebody ae-
serves hanging.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-12-02

PUNCTUALIrY. Method is the very
hinge OF business. and there is no method
without punctallty. The want of it not
only infringes on necessary duty. but
sometimes excludes this duty. PunctuaI-
ity is important as it gains time. 1t is
like packing things in a box; a good pack
er will get in twice as much as poor
one. The calmness of mind which it pro-
duce> is another advantage of punctualitv.
a disorderly man is always in a hurry
he has 10 time to speak to you. because
he is going elsewhere: and when he gets
there he Is too late for his business, or he
must hurry away to another before he can
finish it. 1t was wise maxim of the
Duke OF Newcastle, Il do one thing at a
time"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-12-02
Reunion Of the Heroes.

The reunion of Vermont officers who
have served in the army, took place at the
Pavilion, Thursday evening, and was not
only very pleasant to Brevet Major Gen.
Stannard, who was especially the guest of
his brother officers. but brilliant affair.
abounding in good speeches and good feel
ING. The humorous was mingled with
the heroic, and the honored dead were
brought in sad remembrance Landlord
Boutwell, furnished a good supper, which
was quietly served
Col. Ripley presided and after the good
things of the table had been enioyed, the
speaking followed. G.. G.. Benedict (ot
Gen. Stannard's staff at GettvSburg) otli-
clatcd as toaSt-master The first was in
honor of General Stannard, who respond
ed in modest and fit speech of thanks to
his friends and honor to the officers and
soldiers OF Vermont
Gov. Smith was next called out by a
sentiment in his honor. and he spoke of
the proud position Of the state in respect
to the war, and paid Il handsome tribute
to his lifelong friend. Gen. Stannard.
Adiutant General Washburn waS next
honored, and he replied in an effective
speech upon the services of Vermont troops
in the field
Col. Pingree and Col. .Jovcc We're
mustered into service" for the occasion
in defence of :: the old Vermont brigade =
Col. Bennett and Surgeon Gale for the
lst cavalry; Col. Veazev and Col. Mich
OILS for the I'd brigade: Major BarStow
for the rnbri gaded regiments: Cot. Ben
ton for the llth heavy artillery; Rev.
l.. O. Brastow 18th Vermont. and Rev
5. G.. Abbott of Windsor. (who served rs
chaplain in the lst n. H.. for the chap
lain> Capt. Lonergan for the Iri>hmen
in the Vermont regiments; w. III. Bur
ton, of the 18th Vermont, for the rank
and file E; and Coils. Proctor and Grout
for the "provisional army of the frontier.
A toast in honor of the General Assem-
bly, of Vermont, was happily responded
to by Lieutenant Governor Dillingham;
for the Senate, and Speaker Gardner OF
the House
The speeches ran into the small hours
and then the invited guests withdrew
leaving the officers to attend to business o
their own. We cannot say that it wa:
to make arrangements for an annual re-
union, but such a desi on was suggested by
some of the speakers.
! There was but one sentiment among th,
| O1llcerS. ana there Is but one sentiment IL
the state. in reference to Gen. Stannard
a more modest and umassuming man l.
not to be found. BY fidelity in every
trust-by GOODNESS, bravery, sagacity
skill worthy of a veteran general he ha
risen in three years from the post of lieu
tenant colonel to brevet major general
He has risen because he richly earne'
every promotion. We thank the govern
ment for discerning and rewarding merit
But it has not done enough. Breve
ought to be exchanged for a major gener
alship the moment there is a vacancy tt
be tilled.- " uton's Journal
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-12-02

After supper. an address was made by
DR. Osgood, poem or two more read.
and finally, al a late, or rather early hour.
this unique festival was finished-a festi-
val alike honorable 10 the Century and
the good gray head upon which It's hon
ors were bestowed"
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
TAX NOTICE.

II SHALL attend at the following times and places
for iko purpose efrcceivinS the taxes dusor SGD,
viz:
IL iIisborough, OH Tuesday the l.ih July.
James w. Miles's, Oh Wednesday the i3,h.
Thomas j. Caics's, on Thursday the 18th.
Thomas Long,. on Friday The 18th.
White Cross. on Saturday The 10th.
Cedar Grove. on Tuesday tho 18th.
T'olers, on Wednesday the 2Oih.
Halls Sicre, on Thursday the slst.
Red Mountain, OF Friday The ed.
Mangum's store, on Saturday the .3J.
John y. lipscom5's on Tuesday the 26,h
John A. Coles, on "Wednesday tho 9Th
Durhsns on Thursday The .sth.
A.. B. Gun,er's, on Friday the 29th.
Chapcl Hill, on Saturday the SO;h
Hillsborough Town Tax. on Tuesday The "a Ol Aug
ii. II. GUTHRIE, S.efiE
luna 10. sS~
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
Obituary.

Died. at Greensbolough on the Sth instant, at the
residence ol his brother, James A. Long, Esq the
55th year of his age, DR.. oSMoND F. LONG, Of
Orange county. The deeply afflicted wife AID chill.
drsn Of this good man are not bis only mourners and
lheir sorrow is tempered with much mercy and PIE
eious consolation. The whole community in which
he lived will lament their loss The active and con.
slsent christian, the kind and attentive physician
the good neighbor and the neyerring friend of the
poor and distressed, is taken away from the midst Of
his usefulness. Forwenty mine years he had been a
railing elder Of the Presbyterian church. and Of him it
may truly he sad, his faith was seen in his works.
His friends will have little curiosity TO know ho,c he
died, for they all know Go,c he frei Dr. Long con.
trac;ed tie disease which terminated his valuable life,
while waiting upon son, brave and noble boy,
who had Allen, grevously wounded in battle.
fever, BETTE 5. WHITE, eldest daughter Of
Thomas V. and Mary Z. White, in the eighth wear
Of her age. Thus has grim death again visited this
social family circle, and suddenly suatched from the
midst Of ,hA, happy group the mos, promising bud Of
early summer. While in he bloom Of health and
youth. she has been suddenly called home. she
possessed meek and lovely disposition, which made
her much beloved By all who knew her. From early
infancy she possessed ali those meek and lovely quail
lies which attached every one 10 her that knew her,
But the sweat dowsr Of summer has gone to that &C.
lcsilal home above, 10 live and reign forever more.
She was TOO bright and beautiful for thi. world 80
the Lord in lis infinite wisdom called her home to
Himself, 70 live AMI reign with Him. Blessed be
he name Of the Lord
Oh she has gone aud fand parents are weeping,
Sweet tender thoughts come lhrongng over the mind
The loved aud los, in the dark tomb IS sleeping,
Oh! silise 10 bo9 to Gods own will, resigned.
L. MP.
Diei, ia this county, on Wednesday the 9th inst,
iiite EDWIN PHILLIPS, son Of n. p and n. G.
Hall, aged about 81 months Thus have these pa.
rents been visited with another sore bereavement
but Eiwin's death serves IS one me.e lie 10 bind
them TO Heaven "Suger little children TO come un.
to me and forbid them not. Tor Of such is the kingdom
Of Heaven" are the words Of our Saviour. The be.
ressel parents have the consolation TIA. their ioss
his eternal gain.
This lovely bud, so young and fair,
Csll'd hence by early doom;
just cape 70 show haw sweet flower
nparaiiss could bloom" l.. W. III.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
The Yankee Congress adjourned sine die,
on thp 9Th

The YANKEE congress auJoufhea SWe ale,
on the 5th.
Richmond, July 9th.-The Baltimore
Gazette of the 7th SAYS, that Martinsburg,
Harpsr's Ferry and Point Of Rocks had
fallen into the hands of the Confederates.
They obtained a very considerable amount
Of booty at these places.
Gov. Curtin has issued a proclamation
calling for twelve thousand men to serve
for one hundred days. Lincoln has made
requisition on Gov. Seymour Of New
York for a similar number.
Hagerstown was occupied by the Con.
federates on Wednesday. The Federal
troops retreated 10 Greene astle. Gold in
New York on the 9th, 259.
Lincoln has issued proclamation, de-
claring martial law aud suspending the
aabeas corpus in Kentucky.
Clinton. la, July q, ria Mobile, July g.
A gentleman from this town (Clinton)
lust tr0n the other side of the river, re-
perts the capture oi Little Rock by Gen.
Price, with all Of S,eeIe's supplies, ammn.
milton and transportation. and all his army.
except four thousand. Our srmy IS march
ing on Fort Smith. The enemy have been
driven entirely out oi Arkansas, except
around Heleaa. lie says this news has
been officially received at Alexandria.
Gea. Kirby Smith has ordered the i'm
pr.ssmeat nl halt the cation in the Trans
Mississippi department. Tor the purpose Of
buying military supplies
Ths New YORK liemld', special Wash
ington correspondent sa.s l.lnc"ln will call
tor half ,nillinn Of mrn immediately OH
lhc adjournment uf Congress. Washhurn
ha. iss0~d special oraer. No. G., uAng
forty citizens ) hostage guards Oh railroad
trains.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13

BURSTING OF WIZARDS FIFrEEs INcn Gus.
wizards large fifteen inch gsn--weish
Ing forty-six thousand pounds, and throw.
Ing double headed shot weighing eight
hundred and seysnty.six pounds, with a
charge OF eighty pounds Of powder, wa,
tested at the cunning grounds on Saturday
evening, for the purpose Of firing of one
charge preparatory 10 the principal test,
which was 10 have taken place to-day.
The charge was over eighty pounds ol
powder, and an immense ball of about the
weight stated above. The whole was sent
home with tremendous force. The gun
was tightly secured with heavy timbers.
The parties then secured themselves BY
going into rifle pits sane distance Of. The
signal was given and the explosion took
place, shaking many houses in the city,
although some two miles oil. When the
dense cloud Of smoke cleared away, il was
found that the gun had burst just above the
place occupied by the charge.
One large piece, weighing some three
tons, was thrown a. distance of Eve or six
hundred yards. Another large piece was
thrown into the canal, aud another into q
corn. field some distance OF. The ground
was ploughed up BY the larger fragasnt tc
the depth Of four feet and tor a distance ol
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
TAX NOTICE.

WILL bo ., my Office on Saturday, the 10th day
y Of July, % roceiye the Corporation Tax List for
the town Of HilsbOrough for 1864. Ill those con-
cernss will como forward and list their property
without Gail on thai Gay, Or sooncr as double lax will
certsinly be- cbtIgedin every failure
A. c. MURDOCH, Mp.
Iunas. 53-
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
PROM THE NORTH.

Richmond. July Sth.-The New York
Herald Of the 4th, says Stanton had tele-
graphed Dix, that Kirby Smith was cross
ing the Mississippi. 1t also says several
confused telegrams from Harper's Ferry,
indicate that heavy rebel force was NOV
lng IN that direction in three columns.
The Baltimore Gazette Of the 4th, says
all communication between Little Rock
and Memphis WAS cut off.
A great fire at Springfield Armory de-.
stroyed much machinery. &c.
Congress was to adjourn on the 4th.
Provisions Of all kinds have advanced
largely. Baltimore was much excited on
Saturday, with rpmors that rebel cavalry
and infantry had appeared near Martins
burg, The last accounts State that Gen.
Kelly had evacuated the town.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
EXCITEMENT IN WASHINGTON. .

It was reported in Washington, on
wednesday morning. that large force Of
Conlederates were at different points on
the Baltimore and Ohis railroad. and great
CONSERVATION prevailed. The militia Of
the neighboring States had Ueen called out.
as u was apPrehended an attempt would be
made to capture Washington
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13

~ The ladies of the Hilsboroueh Soldiers Aid
Society having exhausted nearly all their means in
furnishing food and refreshments to the numerous
sick and wounded soldiers passing on the Railroad,
appeal to the befaity Of their friends in the country
for contributions of -four, meat and other provisions.
Such articles as they may have 10 spare, be left
with Mrs Owen, in this place. The pressure of the
war at This time makes large claims upon our sympa.
Thy for tie wounded and is hoped that the dona-
lions will be liberal.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
S RA Y COW s.

STRAYED from this place about the 9Th instant,
- three COWS Of the following description Ono
large white and red spotted COW, with horns; one
black horned Cow, with bell on one white and red
spotted Heier, 10 horns. A liberal reward will be
given for the delivery Of the Cows or the asenson Of
them SO that can get them: Any information thank.
fully received. Address University station.y
O. s. CAUSEY.
July 18th. tf-54
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13

twenty feet. The men in the rifle pits
were coveted with sand. and in many in
stances hats were blown off. No person,
fortunately, received any injury. Tie loss
is said to be about $4,000.
Trenton, (N. J) Amtrican, June 6th.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
ar TUeSD.t MIL.

Richmond, July ll.-Thc \ u Herald
u the 7ih. says th.t ilanI,r', forces are "a
YidlY arr,sing At liarper's Perry II sappoft
Seigle. VII" occupies Aar,land l9rlshl,.
II i repeated that lie ~hnlc IS EneIl /,
corp. j. on ibr upper pntnmae,
NIuslos rrrnfls tltat Sen.nes sent him
written challenge, Begging hat the kraf.
sass would not .rpart, - lr InteGded 10
hghe her.
The krarssgr fercitci llnr', shots. ubich
,oos Effect ii her hull An exploded uue
huu.Trd poandrr rlilt sl.cl remalns buried
II her strfnpas;.
1 large sum has been subscribed III IT,
scrp,d IL purchase Seaame, smssd.
A,xamiisn arrived i'll Mrxco ,n thr
,irrd citizens on bnEsebaek. dpd mprr than
iva igndrrd carriages. heIongiug 10 tie
ari.trcratic families ~ the CITY.
The Richmond Sentinel uf Saturday sa,s
thr sheiling ceased YESTERDAY abou, three
u'cisck III truni II Peter, surg, and had not
oeen resumed At the timr Tie afternoon
IRAN leGl Tor RishmonL Dssrrier> repart
great disqualification a, existing u GranI', !,
army, asj all accounts axiec that his ,ronps
ore suffering very muck lrum sickness caua.
el by sad walcr aud hn; weather.
PROM THE PENINSULA.
II was reported yesterday. seemingly on
good authority, that Grant wa crossing
aver 10 Wllcox's farm, on the north side
ot the James. Upon inquiry. sc ialied 10
get any coRGEmatiOR ui the funor from Vt.
srial quarters.
FROM CHARLESTON.
The following official dispatch vas re.
rci,ed al the War Department yesterday:
Charleston. July Ith. Gen. S. Cooper,
Adjulanl and Inspector General: On the
morning of the Sd inst. the enemy landed
several regiments on the south side Of James
Island. supported BY two monitors aud se-
srral gunboats 10 the Stono, and. after a
sharp sklrmish, captured two pieces Of ar
tiliery. AMI commenced entrcuehing.
4; the same time, several gunbosts and
transports, with troops. came up the North
EdislO. A, early dawn, Yesterday, from
700 70 1000 mon, on barges, attacked Fort
Johnston, and were handsomely and tho.
roughly repulsr,l, with loss to the enomy
Of i40 prisoners. with their arms and &C !.
coatrements. aud 1--WE birges. Many were
killed aud wounded. Our loss VERY slight.
The eRemy on the South end oil James
Island fell back hastily yesterday, before
our men, leaving their dead unburied.
Our picket line is re-established. but the
monitors and gunboats are still in the Sto-
no, hiring heavily On our lines, and another
transport has just conc in with troops.
The party from North Edisto landed al
White Point. and advanced, but we're soon
met aud driven back.
80 tar the enemy has been repulsed With
the loss. of about six hnsdred men. Is
SAaL loSEs, Mai. Gen,
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
Change of schedule II

Change of Schedule The trains over
the North Carolina Railroad will hereafter alfivc at
the depot at Hillsborough according to the follow
ing schedule:
Mail Train, going West, arrives at 4 40 A. M.
going East, 25A.M.
Accommodation, going West, =" 35 Pm.
going East, !" 40 Pm.
We republish The above TO correct an error made
last week.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
NOTICE.
Confederate Steam Wool carding Machine
A prorac,s;o,, r,r pnoca

"A rr0p0slticn lor tsaCS.
'HE subscriber, living one and half miles east cf
a Cedar Grove, Orange county, \. g., has Lis
MACHINES in full operation snd doing first rate
work His prices lgr csrdng white wool 75c cents
per pound for nixing. when pulled together. 81 !;
and Il not pullal together 81 IS, or the sixth part
Of tho wool. Carding must 10 paid in new issue,
where toll is rot paid. Wool must be creased, one
pound 10 clevsn Of wool.
LEMUEL WILKINSON.
Ialy 18th. 54-3w
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13

Peaches have been offered in the Mobil
market at five dollars apiece.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

HAVING qualified at May Term las, Of Orange
"A County Court. as Executor upon the estate ei
JOSEPH BL0UNT, deceased, all persons indebted
10 said estate are requested TO make mne dais pay
meni; and all persons having claims aeainst, said
estate are requested TO present them within the time
prescribed BY law, Or this notice will bs plead in s
CT their recovery.
WILLIAM II. STANDIN, Ex'r.
lnns is. 5O-5w
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-07-13

NEW GOODS,
JUST RECEIVED AT THE DRUG STORE.
ENGLlSH Enyelops, White Flannel,
- English Letter Paper, Spool Cotton,
Black and white Cacos, Lead Pencils,
Hair Pins, Tooth Brushes,
Black and white Pins Pant Buttons,
Needles, Backing,
Fancy Toilet Soap, Coffee, Pepper, snuG.
Fine and Coarse Combs, Cotton Yarn.
Shoe Kaiyes, Salt, Castor Oil,
Quiniae, Calomel, &e. &c. &e.
July 6. So