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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-24
SCHOOL MEETING.

The legal voters in school district No /. in
It. Johnsbury, are hereby notified and warned to
meet at the school house on the corner of Win
Ter and Summer streets in said district on FIJI
day, the 2i,h day Of June inst at I O'Clock +
W., to act on the following articles, viz
!, To authorize and provide for the permanent
establishment of an Academical Department OF
instruction in connection with the Union School
and secure for term of years competent In
structor and Superintendent.
2. To transact any other business proper ano
necessary to be done.
0. w. BAKER, Clerk,
St. Johnsbury, June l6, 1864. lw
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-24
To the Editor Of the Caledonian:

To tie Editor Of the Caledonian
DEAR SIR.-An Irish girl in one of the
district schools Of this town was lately turn
ed out of school for refusing to read in the
protestant version of the bible, which re-
quest of her teacher the child could Lot con-
scientiously comply with, as she is a catholic
and believes in no other religion than the
catholic one. That such step, if not unjust
and unchrstian. were an arbitrary one, to say
the least,is evident from the following passage
of letter Of Mr.. Adams, the worthy super
| lntendent of the schools of the state, written
Ito me on the 18th inst: "No child can
be compelled in Vermont to participate in
any devotional or religious act in school
| against the CONSCIENTIOUS scruples Of the child
or its parents. II the child were
mine | would, if driven from school Tor non
participation in a devotional exercise, bring
suit immediately Such decision as this
MIR. Editor, coming from a gentleman whom
W. have learned to honor and respect for bis
liberal principles and also for the deep inter
est he ever took in the great and sacred
cause of education, should be brought before
the eyes of all the committees and teachers
as hope it will, that some among those
whom the teaching Of our children is entrust
ed to, may hereriter discharge this duty in q
manner more pleasing to Cod more honora-
Die to themselves anG more highly conducive
to the morale and Improvement of the minds
of the dear little ones in this noble State o
Vermont. Yours truly,
S. DASIELOU.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-24

THE FARMER
Pines patcnt-whch he offers for sale. Said
machine is made of iron is strongly built, is SIM
pie in its construction, and has the reputation
where ii has been tested of being the best ma
chine and the easiest of draft that is now in the
market.
Al! whoare interested in moving machines are
invited to examine for themselves before purchas-
ing. Persons who wish to purchase machine
are allowed to give them fair trial before pun
chasing. The work and materials OF said ma
chimes are warranted all right or if not, are to
made good. free Of charge. supply Of such
parts as are most liable to fail will be kept on
hand where said machines are sold to supply. IN
case of any failure.
For further particulars enquire of agents.
st. John sburI and Waterford, Geo. Ranney ;
Lyndon, Z. w. Spaulding; Burke. Sutton and
Sheffield. Lorin Jenkins; Kirby, John Gorham
Barnet Seth Ford; Ryegate, Geo. Cowles
Peacham. J. o. Morse; Danville, VIM. NJ. Dole
Hardwick and Walden. l. A harrington.
BAXTER WHITNEY.
As EDEN, VT.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-24

The hwellir@ l1use of Warren Jerro!d IN
Crahsbury, ~ aarned on June I'd, together
with me e. ;urniture The fire. c.ugfi
from TIE ch III which was burnips out
The total loss IS 500, and not insured.
! Rev. Gordon WinsIow, D. ID. and NJ. D..
OF the Sanitary Commission, while accompa-
nying his wounded son, Col. Cleveland VIM
slow of the Duryea zouaves, or transport
of the Sanitary Commission, fell overheard
and was drowned in the Potomac on Friday
last. DR.. Winslow was born in Vermont
and had attained his Goth year at the time Of
his death.
The Adrian (Mich.) Expositor has notice
OF the death of Capt. Loveland, 4th Mich.
IN hospital at Alexandria, from wounds re-
ceived III the Wilderness and subsequent
amputatlon of leg. The Expositor says he
has friends living in Or near Essex, VT, who
are probably unaware of his loss.
We are 6 lad to learn that the wound re-
ceived by Gen. STANDARD in the battle o.
Cold Harbor was slight, and has not incapa
ciated him for duty. He remains in the field
and in fact has never left it.
| 4. c. Robinson of Newfane was killed or
the 18th inst, by his team being thrown down
an embankment while attempting to turn
round the horse fell on him and he was
killed almost instantly.
In Pittsford on the 10th inst, a young sor
of MIR. Geo. Eayrs took up gun ard asked
his father if it was loaded, and on being told
that it was not, snapped it at his sister {
child of about six years. The gun proved
to be loaded and was discharged, the bal
striking the little girl in the head killing hel
dead. Another warning.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-24
DICTURE MOULDINGS.

GI-, Rosewood and Walnut Nouldings manu-
'ctured into Frames 10 order Also,
Al Frames for Photographs, Picta-e Glass
ord. and Screw Eyes. II HALLS
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MOVING MACHINES.

The subscriber would say to the farmers o
of Caledonia County that he is introducing a
mo wing machine, called
THE FARUER
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For The. Caledonian.l
,ihe Barre Baptist Association.

TIT f'dTTe Blptist ASsOCldtlOn.
Inns association held its annual meeting
with The Baptist church in Braintree upon
We 9th and 9Th inst, and all things consid-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-24
VI citing of the Vt. Historical Society.

tn " 'dnesday and Thursday, June Goth and
3Ah commencing at 1O1 clock. 1t will be
SEEN by the following programme that the
ms ting promises to be one of the most IN
tcre sting ever held
PROGRAMME.
II's lneSday Moming-The opening ses
son will be held at the North Church, at l0i
O'clock, when welcome will be made in be-
If of the citizens of st. Johnsbury by the
Hon. Erastus Fairbanks, which will be re-
ond-d to by the Hon. Inland Hall, PreSl-
dent 0! the Society. After which Gov. Hall
w.. read paper
edncsday Afrnoon.-S. H. Taylor,
LID of Andover, Mass, will deliver an ad
d.ess on the life and services OF the late Jo-
seoh y. Fairbanks.
biographical sketch of Jonathan Arnold,
the first settler Of St. Johnsbury, by Rev.
P.iry H. White, of Coventry.
II e Rev. E. H. Byington, will read bio
graphical sketch Of the late E. c. Tracy, of
Windsor.
Wednesday Erening.-Exercises appropri.
ate to the occasion are expected.
hursdoy Norninq.-At 1O1 o'clock, a
m'n or Of Hon. Ezra Butler, former gov,
efn2' OF Vermont, by Rev. c. c. Parker, o.
Waterbury.
A commemorative notice Of the late Rev
Georg &c e. lLgersoll, b. D, formerly of Bur
-Inston, ". Sullivan Adams, Of Burling
ton.
A paper will be read by Henry Hall, Esq.
o, Rutland, on the Ango Saxon in Yer
mont"
Meetings of the society will be held each
cly for the transaction of business, the re
c-pron at donations and the admission O
O., members, after the close of the public ex
II e:c,seS
|. other communications which had beer
/ '"ced are in readiness, this p:ogramm
nay be somewhat modified; i'll which cas-
I .-@ notice will be given by the president
4 ~7 society.
I lac various railroads will carry person
II fare one way.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-24
St. Johnshury, June 20, 1864.
For The Caledonian.


Mr. EDITOR: The new National Curren-
cy Act" approved jane Sd, is now published.
Please publish the following section of the
act, as matter of interest to the numerous
stockholders in our State banks. 1t appears
that this act has made all the necessary pro-
vision to enable our State banks to adopt
the new system-if the tax bill when it is
PASSED shall render such step desirable.
"SEC. ia. And be it further enacted That
any bank incorporated by special law, or any
banking institution organized under a gener.
al law of any State, may, by authority of this
| act, become National Association under It's
provisions, by the name prescribed IN its Or
ganiza!ion certificate and in such case, the
articles Of association and the organization
certificate required by this act may be exc
cuted by majority OF the directors of the
bank or banking institution and said certl.
! tcate shalt declare that the owners OF two
thirds of the capital stock have authorized
the directors to make such certificate, and to
change and convert the said bank or banking
institution into National Association under
this act. And a majority Of the directors,
after executing said articles OF association
and organization certificate, shall have power
to execute all other papers, and to do what
ever may be required to make its organIza-
ton perfect ana complete as National AS
ISOLATION. Inc shares Of any such bank
NAV continue to be for the same amount
each as they we're before said conversion, and
the directors aforesaid may be directors OF
the Association until others are elected or
appointed in accordance with the provisions
OF this act and any State bank which is a
stakeholder in any other tank, by authority
of State laws, may continue TO hold It's stock
although either bank, or both, may be organ
lied under and have accepted the provisions
of this act. When the comptroller shall
give to such Association a certificate, under
his hand and official seal, that the provisions
: of this act have been complied with, and
that it is authorized to commence the bust
ness of banking under it, the Association
shall have the same powers and privileges
6 and shall be subject to the same duties, re-
sponsbilites and rules in all respects as arr
prescribed in this act for other associations
organized under il, and shall be held and re
q garded as an association under this act
. Preceded, houerer, That no such association
If shall have a less capital than the amour
prescribed for Banking Association unde
this Act"
A boy named Thomas Flemming, OF lras
burg, accidentally shot himself in that tow
a few days since. He Was putting cap O
the pistol when it went off, the ball enterin
G the arm above the elbow, grazing the bon
n and lodging under the skin on the opposit
: side
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have hitherto warranted these machines through
the first year and shall continue to do SO for the
year 1864. Owing TO the high price of stock
have made small advance. but am now selling
them lower than any other machine brought nto
this section. Whereas its durability will exceed
any other by more than one hundred per cent
only needs to be tried to be appreciated. One
copy among the numerous testimonials may be
sufficient. At the great quadrennial trial of now
ing machines, under the direction of the Reyal
Agricultural Society OF England. at Leeds, the
first prize was awarded to Woods Mower.
manufactured by Walter 4. Wood, at Hoosick
Falls. tbs trial was protracted and thorough,
commencing OIL the Sth and closing Oh the 18th
of July. Twenty different machines competed
for the grand prize. Among the number were
the Buck Eye and the Ball Ohio Patents Of the
United States. This award by the Royal Agri-
cultural Society. after such practical test. is the
highest authority abroad. and establishes Wood s
Mower as the standard moving machine for
Great Britain and the continent for the ensuing
four years. \ trial of these implements occurs
once in four years, under the direction of the
Society, and is conducted with such scientific &C
curacy OF detail and thorough pactical test, as
fully to try the strength and capacity of all ma
chimes that compete for the awards.
Woods Mower took the grand gold medal OF
honor as the best moving machine either native
or foreign. also the gold medal and one thousand
Francs as the best foreign machine, and a
special gold medal al the great French National
trial at NiIcenneS near Paris. June 1850 only
prize ever affored on moving machine by the
French Government
| omit further description believing word to
the wise is sufficient J. VI. WARNER.
st. JOhnsbGry, June s. 1864
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-24
THE GALE DOMAIN
LOCAL AND STATE ITEMS.

~ We endeavor to make The CALsDO MAI valuable
or it, local 'scs and friends IN Csletonis Essex shd
orleans counties will confer . great favor TO ~ and
add very materially the n;ere~ OF the paper Dy sending
q, local items in a brief, isyibls form.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-06-24
Ins, NllatiOn.

Rev. VIM. o. Baldwin, who, for the past
year has been preaching at St. Johnsbury
Eat, will be installed as pastor of the Sd
congregational church and society in this
town on Tuesday the 2Sth inst. Public ser
vices at clock ?. N.
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! cred, has sel2'm been equaled in interest
listing brethren rom Massachusetts,, n
Ham pshne AID New York we're presen
also brethren from different parts of Yer
mont, which added greatly to the interest O
the meeting. There was good congrega
ton present during the entire sitting, who
occasionally listened to sermons which were
deeply impressive and we'll calculated to ex-
cite renewed diligence in the cause of the
Master.
Our statistics show that some Of our mum.
Der are in the army doing battle for their
country and one death is reported in the re-
cent battles.
We suhjoin the following resolution which
was unanimously adopted, and which be-
speaks the desires and hopes of the Asso-
citation.
Resolred, That as loyal christian men, our
interest IN our country's struggle increases
as the conflict deepens and that by our
prayers, our words of encouragement to the
executive department Of our Government
and to our brave army, we will still labor
till the conflict ceases, which we trust in God
will be in victory.
Very stirring and patriotic remarks were
made upon the state of our country by Rev
J. Tilson, bingham, Mass; r. P. Anderson
N: Y. Association Rev. A. Belknap; and
Rev. H. d. Hodge.
The attention of the Association was call
ed TO the imperative call of the freedmen
for our immediate and liberal assis ance.
The statistical membership of this associa-
ton has materially decreased the past year
which is accounted for in part, however, By
dropping one church from the association
and correcting the membership of severa
churches who have for some years failed t,
report.
A spirit of deep solemnity peryaded thu
entire meeting and all was performed with
unanlmity and harmony.
The kindness of the brethren and friend
at Braintree and vicinity were such as t
elicit feelings of gratefulness and high com
mendation from the heart of each one pres
ent, ard with hearts thankful and spirits re
freshcd We again returned to our homes feel
ing that 1t was good for US to be there.
Adjourned to meet again with the Sharon
Baptist Church upon the second Wednesda.
Of June, 1865, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
JEFFERSON REXFRFW. CLERK.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
THE NEWS.

The news continues encouraging from
all quarters.
= Price has been completely defeat
ed in Missouri; bis army is retreating
from the State in fragments. We took
1900 prisoners and nearly all his sup
plies. This will probably be the last
raid into Missouri.
= Grant is active before Richmond,
in feeling the strength of the enemy's
works and extending the lines around
the city.
A plot has be discovered to car
ry New York for Mcclellan, by chang
ing the votes Of the soldiers. The
schelae has been frustrated by the au-
tl,orii:ies, and the villains promptly pun
ished.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
THE PROSPECT.

The prospect IS bright. On Tuesday
next. ABRAHAM LINCOLN will be re-elec-
ted President. With unparalleled una
uiinity. the people will pronounce for the
unity of the Republic and the supremacy
Of the National Authority.
The world has never witnessed moro
sublime spectacle than next Tuesday
viii present. A great people will quiet
Is, but effectively pronounce anew their
vows to uphold their Government, and
subdue the rebellion that aims to destroy
it. Subjected 70 severe loss -mouTnirg
for the many noble dead-counting well
the future cost and sacrifice, they will
proclaim anew their grand and inspiring
Observation-Disclosures MUST SUBMIT; TIE
GOVERNMENT CANNOT YIELD" Seeing
clearly the darkness and anarchy that
must result from failure or defeat, and
profoundly mindful Of the magnitude Of
the issues presented, they viii heartily
respond 10 The call Of patriotism and en-
lightened self Interest," THE
GREAT EMPIRE OF LIBERTY. FORWARD"
From that day no orc will dOub. but
that the rebellion is doomed, and the end
of tie tragedy draws near.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05

PERsoSAL.-W. II. York, Capt. and
Post @. NJ, is home on short furlough.
Mr., EpH. MINER, who lost his arms
some time since by explosion Of can
non at ST. Paul. has so far recovered
That he has returned to his homo in Oak
Grove.
- john McMILLEN, of River Falls
rs cool soldier as ever left tho county
has returned home, his term of SER
vice having expired.
- Mr.. w. D. STERLING has nearly
closed bis business here, and will leave
in a few days He Is valuable citizen
and Business man, and we regret his re-
mcval from the place.
- DR.. B. e. VANNArrA has moved
into this city, and will engage in the
practice of his profession. He is well
known in the county AS an experienced
and skiIlful physician.
- DR.. A. You've has returned ia i'm
proved health, and resumed practice.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
Our County Ticket.

1t has generally been the case IN this
county that cur county ticket has not
polled as large vote as our State and
National ticket has done. This has been
the result of rival interests and personal
r.-aiadce, rather than from anything in
ne cha. 'acter Of the nominees.
This fall there seems 10 be perfect
harmony in the party, and We see no
reason why the WHOLE ticket will Tot be
iriumphantly elected. Still, we wish 70
call the attention of tho people to me
candidates for the three principal Offices
in the county.
w. Ii. WINCHESTER, Of River Falls,
the candidate for Treasurer, We have
known for mary years, and We kaosc
that his integrity aud ability are unqucs-
toned. In his hands the County Treas
TRY is rs safe rs in those Of Mr.. Gibson,
and no further security is wanted. Be-
sides this, there is another reason why
Mr.. WINcHEsTRR should receive the
votes of loyal men. He was among the
very first who volunteered from the
county-a member Of the first company
which left the St. Croix Valley. He
ser, ed his three years, and his only son
of sufficient age, is now in the ranks
near Richmond. No man ever entered
the army from purer motives, or with a
clearer apprehension of tho duties of the
citizen soldier, than Mr.. Winchester
He sacrificed "a good business, to work
and fight for us. He does not ask this
office as a reward or claim it as right /;
but the Union party of this county feel
that it cannot be more worthily bestowed.
We trust that he will also receive many
Democratic votes.
OF JOHN w. VIM, we do not need
speak. He is known and approved by
the people. His denomination was a
matter of justice and right, and the peo-
pie will ratify it by an overwhelming ma
jority.
JAS. WALsINeHAN, OF Maiden Rock,
is the nominee for Sheriff. No one who
knows him doubts but he would be an
efficient and capable sheriff. The local.
ty in which he lives is entitled to the
Office, and the Union party has not in
tho county trucr aud more faithful
worker than he. In every contest he
has stood BY tho Union men in the Nor
thern part of the county-now let them
stand by him.
We hope next week to be able to an.
nounce the election OF the whole ticket.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05

The LIGHT OF THE ousEHoLD.-
Smiling faces are the household lights.
Can "a wife expect Ter husband 10 smile
when she sets before him poor brca D.
Can n husband look for smiles from his
wife If he offers her inferior materials for
making bread? If you, sir, will please
your wife get De Lands Chemical Sale.
ratus. and she will produce bread and
biscuits that will please you-ihat will
pcase her. aLd there will be light in the
housebo,d-smiies all around.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
Prison Life I'm the South.
DEATH OF DAVID C. BURR.

Many of our readers were acquainted
with David Burr, who was wounded aud
taken prisoner at the battle Of Chieka-
nlagua, and whose fate was unknown for
a long time. The following letter to
Mr.. Burr, from Sergt. G. s. Chapman,
Co. C, LIST Reg, IS interesting ms fur.
uishing additional proof of the cruel
treatment Of our soldiers who are pri
sone.s
DEAR Sn Yours, enquiring after
David C. Burr. prisoner ct war at
DanviiIc, Va, is received. ] k2ew him
wei, but he is deal. He die. with 4
fever Feb. last. Ho was not well ricm
the time OF the battle. He was brought
into the prison where / was, bnt was left
on the lower floor, and lay there sick,
ard NC buys, his acquaintances, went
down and got him up into our room, and
covered lin III, with our blankets, and
made him as comfortable rs We cou.d.-
While he was below he was OH The
floor, with no'hibg over him. no care,
and was cold. The surgeons do very
little for the SEX except To- help them in
TO eternity as fast as possible. While lie
lay sick in our room. the prisoners were
moved TO another prison, and they made
him get up aud walk half mile to the
other prison. We had to help Inn
along. When We arrived there he sat
down 10y the side OF The building. out in
the coll. for full half hour hef,re the
rels made up their minds what tn do
with him. Finally they took him to the
hospital. but he died in a few days after.
II he had had any kind of care iie wo''i
have been alive ani we'll 10 day. But
tell ynu that The rebels mean Ia kill Us off
in their miserable prisons. Ii man
gets sick. he is left 70 lay on the naked
floor. without any care or medical aid,
until his case is about hopeless, and then
they merely go through the form of re-
moving him to hospital 10 finish him
up. | have not time 10 give YOU an &C
count of our treatment, neither can Ian
guage describe it; one must endure it TO
appreciate cur sniirrings. The ncwspa-
per accounts of the treatment of prison.
ers convey hut a faint idea OF the suffer.
ings of our men.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05

SHARP ANswER.-At one of the no.
tets in Augusta, last summer, the land
lord said 10 boarder
- Sec here, Mr. the chamber
maid found q iady's hairpin in your bed
this morning, and it will not answer"
"WeIl," replied tho boar'ler, 81
found woman's hair in the butter this
morning but that did not prove you had
a woman in it,
The two men looked at each other
about ten seconds. when each smiled and
went his way, no doubt bordering owe,
the peculiaritics of circumstantial evi.
dence
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-11-05
~I have an affeciinn-never much

EE have an affectinn-never much
induIged-for n clean, crisp greenhack Of
the modest denomination of L.. so /
ike it as chef d'oeuvre from the engra
ver's buriu; | value it for what il can do
for me; but | respect it because it is a
little mortgage on half continent with
MI its wealth Of mines. meadows and
men of hearts and of harvest; but |
reverence it because it represents hands
that are true. m lion strong, and hopes
that nrc loyal. even as the stars of heav-
en-. Divestcd of all the fiction of the
men that would part Lbcrtv's garments
and cast lots for its vesiure, that parallel
ogram is pledge at once of tho faith
aud the welfare of my conniry-B. r.
Taylor.