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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-05-26
4 Mean Rebel.

Of all the mam rebels that this rebellion
has brought out. Mason. the confederate
minister TO ENGLAND. hears the palm. He
has written letter on the assassination.
published in London paper, in which he
goes out of the WAY TO slur Mr.. Stanton
and President johnson, and 10 speak OF
- Butler OF the notorious prefix This,
he probably thought. would divert Eng-
lish sympathy over the tragedy, by the
revival OF old hostility against Gen But
ler-a very small but MALIGNANT ariifice.
So, too, he pretends TO give a brief bio
graphical sketch of Booth. for the purpose
OF presenting the conclusion that he had
an origin and mental training little like
ly to engender the slightest sympathy with
the cause of the conservative South
As Virginian actively engaged in the
arrest and condemnation of John Brown,
Mason probably knew that Booth took
part in the same affair. Ii he did not
know that Booth was a violent secession
ist, what right had he Ia infer the CONTRA
ry9 But he caps the climax OF meanness
when he saws the murder OF the President
was 1.-the necessary offspring of those
scenes of blood>hed and murder in every
form of unbridled license which have sig
nalizel the invasion Of the South by
Northern armies, unrebuked certainly,
and therefore instigated, by their leaders
and those over them" Comment Is need
less upon such an atrocious sentiment rs
this, uttered ON such an occasion.
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The Right and WrOng Of 1t.

Before the assassination of President
Lincoln, Rev. A. ii. Quint. for three
years chaplain of the Second Mass. Reg't..
wrote an article for the Congrs2aaio1.albt,
the sentiment of which should have a
wide circulation. All his articles are
able and his arguments convincing, We
extract literally from this one:
In closing some wars, there have been
demanded - indemnify for the pa>t, secu-
rity for the future" We cannot obtain
indemnity for the past The cost, in mo-
ney and blood, are equally beyond RENE
dy. The mere money spent can yever be
repaid by those who necessitated IFS spend
ing. Far less can the patriot blood split
be atoned for. The whole Southern scum
of civilization, if annihilated, would not
equal ip value the life ofa single patriot
soldier. If it could, it would not raise a
single one from his soldiers grave. This
is the penalty we suffer for consenting to
a national sin.
But we can have security for the future.
We can, if we take the right steps now :
not otherwise.
The rebellion was wholly wrong. Ii
had not an atom of apology. The consti-
tuition was the supreme law of the land
1t was binding, and has been all thesc
years, upon the whole country, and upor
every man init. If there had been an,
iniraction of justice on the part of any ad
lnlnistration, there was a peaceable way
of deciding it, by a court itself in the in
terest OF the South and there was sen,
ate in which the Southern interest Wa:
still dominant. But there was no infrac-
tion. 1t was under Buchanan's admins
tration. and the only infraction was in tn,
scoundrelly tyrrany which found that IL
lustrious tool ready instrument A con
stitutional election of man pledged by
himself and his party to non-interterenc'
with the legal claims of ofslaveholding wick
edness, wa. no injustice. Only Souther1
pride was offended because it could n
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-05-26
The Escape.

From the forthcoming hook by A. ID Richard
son, entitled. 1.-The Field, the Dungeon and
the Escape"
On that Sunday evening, half an hour
before dark (the latest moment at which
guards could be passed, even by author
lied persons. without the countersign), my
friends, MessrS Brown and Davis, went
out to the rebel hospital, beyond the inner
line of scntinels, as if to order their usual
medical supplies for the sick prisoners
As they passed in and out dozen times
a day, and their faces were quite familiar
to the sentinels, they were not compelled
to show their passes, and Mr.. Browne left
his behind, with me.
A few minutes later, taking with me a
long box filled with the bottles in which
medical supplies were usually brought,
and giving it to little lad, l started to
follow them. As if in great haste. we
walked rapidly toward the gate. while,
leaning against trees or standing in the
hospital doors, half dozen of our friends
looked on to see how the plan worked
When we reached the gate, l took the box
from the boy, and said to him, of course
for the benefit of the sentinel:
81 am going outside, to get these bot
ties filled / shall be back in about fifteen
minutes, and want You to remain right
here, and take them and distribute them
among the hospitals. Do not 90 away,
now"
The lad, understanding the matter per-
fectly, replied: "Yes, SIR" and 1 at
tempted to pass the sentinel by mere as
Surance.
l had learned long before how far man
may 90, even in captivity, by sheer native
impudence-by moving right along, with
out hesitation, with confident look, just
as if he had right to go and no one had
any right to question him. On several
occasions, absolutely saw prisoners, who
had procured citizens clothes, thus walk
past the guards in broad daylight, out OF
rebel prisons.
/ think l could have done it on this oc.
casion, but for the fact that it had been
tried successfully two or three times, and
the guards severely punished. The sen.
tinel stopped me with his musket, de.
manding:
"Have you pass, sire
"Certainly, l have pass" replied
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OR HE CALEDONlAN.
of the Good TeMpla,'s
Organization.

ANY organization which seeks to pro-
mote temperance by legitimate means, de-
serves the cordial approval and hearty
support Of every Christian and patriot
The temperance society, the church, the
sons of temperance and various other
agencies, all have their value in that re-
gard, and are worthy to be encouraged to
do more than they have yet DONE
Theoretically, it belongs to the church to
reclaim the incorporate and preserve the
temperate from falling; but practically,
the church cannot do it. Religion will
make the drunkard sober man, and will
prevent the sober man from becoming a
drunkard; but, in point of fact, not every
drunkard, not every sober man, can be
brought sufficiently under religious in1u-
ences to render certain those desirable re-
suits. Hence the necessity Of organiza-
tions outside of The church. having it as
their object to promote, not, like the
church, every virtue, but the one particu-
lar virtue OF temperance. Some of these
organizations are better adapted to secure
their end than Others are and it is my
purpose in this paper to point out a few
particulars in which the Good Templars'
organization is preferable to the old fash
ioned temperance society.
|. 1t maintains an interest in the cause
of temperance by frequent meetings
On the subject Of temperance, as on all
other good subjects, there is need Of line
upon line, precept upon precept. The
more frequently attention is turned to it,
the more completely the mind is filled
with facts, thoughts and arguments relat-
ing to it, the deeper will be the interest
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lie. When his delinquency becomes
known, it is not overlooked, nor is his
name quietly erased from the records, as
is the case in the old societies, but he is
subjected to regular course of discipline,
which has as its prime object to bring him
to repentance and amendment, and in
failure of that to exclude him from the
body. The salutary fear of such a pro-
cedure as this, exerts a constantly re-
straining influence, andl the procedure it.
self not seldom effects a radical cure in
some cases where the mere signing the
pledge has proved Intellectual.
There are several other points that
might be proftably discussed, particularly
that of society, which gives the Good
Templars an advantage in enforcing the
law, that is possessed by no other organi-
zation; but this paper is already attaining
an unreasonable length, and l forbear
Covaptrr W NJ,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-05-26

THE WARRIORS.
Beau and Lee
Went out, you see.
10 do little slaughter;
Beau fell down
And broke his crown.
And Lee came tumbling after!
THE CONSULTATION.
GOosey. gOOsey, gander,
Where shall | wander?
Said the rebel president
10 his great commander.
GOOsey, goOsey, gander,
It's time to meander;
Out of here you'd better steer,
Said the great commander!
FLIGHT OF JEFF DAVIS.
There was man in Richmond town.
And Yankees clme to nab him;
He clOmb up to the chimney-top
And saw they meant to grab him.
So he got down on t'other side,
And then they couldn't find him;
He rode as fast as he could ride,
y
THE ARCH-TRAITOR.
jeff was cunning dog,
jeff was thief;
Of all the rOgues in rebeldom
jeff was the chief;
But WeitZel went to Richmond,
And then JEFF fled;
If the Yankees catch him.
They'll chop off his head.
SONG OF THE CITIZENS.
We are all in the dumps,
For Yankees are trumps,
And chivalry's gone to the wall;
jeff Davis is bit.
And Lees in fit.
And that is the end of US all!
FALL OF THE CONFEDERACY.
Trumpery-Dumpty sat on wall,
Trumpery-Dumpty had great fall;
All Jef's horses and all Jeff>s men
Can't put the trumpery together again !!
SUMMARY.
Confedery- -Grundy
Was born on Monday.
Christened on Tuesday,
Sickened on Wednesday,
Very i'll on Thursday.
Worse on Friday,
Died on Saturday,
Buried ON Sunday,
And that is the end
OF Oonfedery-Grundy!
John G. Sa1e.
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HOaC DO You Like 1T, Jefferson d.:

AN OLD SONG WITH A NEW MEANING.
Oh do you like it as far as you've got?
jefferson D.. Jefferson D.!
Are you glad you began it, or dye wish
you had not.
Jefferson, Jefferson d!
People say Though of course don't know
that it's SOY
That your spirits are getting decidedly low,
And you're sick and discouraged, and
don't know what
But say, though, do you like it as far as
you've got!
O. no! Jefferson D.!
Things look rather shaky now, 'twixt you
and me!
o! ho! Jefferson D.!
And what do you think of that sour apple
tree!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-05-26

In September, 1868, the gold quota
tionS were just the same as at present-in
The close vicinity of l3O. But flour is so
per cent. higher than then, pork $50 per
cent. higher, bacon 100 per cent, butter
5oper cent, lard 80 per cent, cheese 80
per cent, sugar 25 per cent and so on to
the end ofthe chapter. People who can
read and have memories readily see that
the gold premium is not the true reason
ior the hlyh prices now. The merchants
nave got so used to big profits that they
oont want to give them up and don't
mean to.
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For The Caledonian.
Vermont.

Let others prize their broad dom aims,
Where summer suns forever shine;
From me, no land such homage claims,
As thou. dear home of mine.
Though rough and rugged are thy hills,
Though mountains high, thy bosom press
Thy dear old name my spirit thrills
cannot love thee, less,
have lofty, loving pride,
Within my heart. old state for thee;
Sincere as lover, for his bride,
And just as sweet to me.
Thy record of the past is bright,
With glorious deeds of earnest men:
Thy present, with an equal light
Shines full and clear as then.
Thou art the home seek on earth,
Thy cherished scenes, prize full high;
Thou art the land, which gave me birth
Beneath thy turf wish to lie.
''TRIsTE."
Richmond, Va, May g, 1865.
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Reputation.

Reputation, jeff has shown.
Excludes all law, and reaches
All the way from state bonds, down
10 his own ser and 6reeches.
-Ne,o York Evening Post.
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William Bross of the Chicago Tribune,
A. ID. Richardson OF the New York T;1b-
wae and Samuel Bowles OF the Springfield
RspubL'oIn are the editorial gentlemen who
accompany Speaker Colfax IN has summer
trip over the Rocky Mountains, 10 tell lis
story to the poor people who can't 50 for
Themselves,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-05-26

Successors to Geo A. Simmons, wholesale dealersin
KEROSENE, SPERM, LARD AND WHALE OILS,
SPERM CANDLES,
2uI State, and Il Commerce street Boston. .
l. c. BARNEY, H.F. SPENCER VIC. WEST
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NJ. s. BURR Il CO.,

Wholesale and retail dealers In
PROPRIETARY MEDICINES, DRUGS, HAIR PREP
ARArIONs. TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, &c,
&c fremont Street next door to the Museum Entrance.
Epw'p p REYES BOSTON.
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ii. c. BE l. d N,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
McINDOES FALLS, VT.
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ae(isfellanfous Cards.
WILLIAM ". CIRCUIT,

CLA / VI A G F. Mt,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
BARTON, VT.
( III attend Courts Orleans and Caledonia Counties
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GEO. E.. & GEO. w. CAHOON,
RARNEY. SPENCER 4 WEST.

COUNSELLoRS At LAW, SOLICITORS IN CHANCERY,
Procure Pensions BOuneS and Back Pay due deceased
Soldiers.
LYNDON VERMONT.
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Nursery Rhymes adapted to the
Times.

Richmond, Va, May g, 1865.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-17
His Immense Menagerie,

Composed OF one Of the Larges: and Most Interesting
and in all respects
TIE MOST RARE AND CURIOUS GEOLOGICAL
COLONY
Ever ssen, comprising specimens
From Greenland's icy mountains
From midas coral strand
Where Afrio's sunny fountains,
Roll down their golden sane,
From many ancient river
From many pany plain
Have been gathered perfect this giant collect IN,
among which will be found the following list which eu-
braces some OF the Geological specimens and
ed To be the correct catalogue now exhibition
Asstic and African Elephants, Arabsn Cauels Sene-
gal Leopard Royal Brazilian Tiger, Cape Good Hope
Lion and Lioness Back Tiger, Panther OF Paraguay,
Striped and Spotted Hysnas, California Grizzly Bears
Black Bear OF ldson Bay, Cinnamon Bear Of REG on
lchneumons and Ant Eaters, Nnmdian Lion and Lion
ess, Lioness and Whsps, Zebra of Zahara Apes Non
Keys and Baooons, New Holland Kangaroos Peruvian
Lama, Alpaca OF the Andes Santa Fe Bson Oers from
the Sandwich Isles, Nebraska Buffalo, Siberian White
Coons, Cvet and Musk Cats Porcupine, Hedgehog OPP
posums, Asate Jacksls, Syrian Goats, Madagascar Rab
bits. &c
AN IMMENSE ARRAY comprising birds Of rare and
gorgeous plumage. Among those Wanderers Of the
Upper Deep" will be found specimens OF the following
pathological varieties
African Pelicsns, Spanish Macaws, wh.edah Birds
Love Birds African Crowned Cranes Golden and Silver
Pheasants Chinese and English Phs asants King Lori
Birds, Albion Guinea Hens White and Grey Tropical
Cockatoos, Paradise Birds, South American Parrots Az
rican Parrots and Paroques. Also, great variety OF
Australian Birds Of gorgeous pumage Attached to this
Grand Exposition
THE ONLY ARABIAN CAMEIS IN AMERICA
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-17
A eENEFACTRESS.

There Is woman In the public eye whose name hsS
AL along been associated. In MIND with the 'Ysn-
kee 'Quack," and "Humbug" But II Is so no longer
and we desire to wrest her from all such pcious
associations IA all other minds. Whatever notions
may have OF womanly aelicscy and propriety, we will
all admit that woman alone Is the Eurse-the good
Nurs@-the best Nurse. WHISTLER we shall have Female
Physicians not, Il question which be decided
by time and principle. and matter Of taste. Pride,
prejudice, caprice and custom may well behave them
selves FOR There Is really want there will also be
supply there be a"calling" there will be coming.
Nature and human society are always self-supplyng
and though Art aud Fashion may hinder, they oannos
prevent.
Mrs. winsow does not wish to treat you gentlemsB,
Nor does she prescribe regimen for your wives bu.
piness your infants the cradle Is there Anything
improper In thai' Nurse OF 80 years" experience
can boldly say what Is IL not good for babe, and
ought TO be listened God speed her ker humble
and happy mission. She is the successful phys
clan and mos eecual benefactress little ones ever
enjoyed-her dotng parents not excepted. Just open
the door for hsr, and Mrs Wnsow will prove the Amer
iran Florence Nightingale OF the Nursery. OF this
are sure, that will teach "susy" 10 say "a
b.essing Mrs. winslow'for helping her to survive
and escape the gripping, coicking and teethng siege
We confirm every word forth In the prospectus l;
performs precisey what IL Processes TO perform every
part OF t-noth.ng less-Away with your Cordial
Paroeoric Drops, ''Laudanum," and, every other
Narcotic, by which the babe Is drugsed into stupidity
and rendered dull and idotie for LIFE
We have never Mrs. Wnsow-know her only
through the preparation OF her Soothing Syrup for
make her, IS she Is physical savior 10 the infant race
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-17

-Four large steamships are to be built in
Engand for the Prussian Government.
1t is said that there was new err but one man
who wasn't spoiled by being lionized-he was
Jew, and his name was Daniel.
1T 10 a remarkable fact that Chill and Gu
lana are the only countries OF South America at
peace. All the rest of this great continent is
under N artial law.
-Artemus Ward says when he hears the song
Come where nv love lies dreaming" he don't
20 He don't think i, would be right.
George F Robinson. the Maine soldier. who
saved the life of Secretary Seward. has been
given a olerkship worth twelve hundred dollars
year
Mr.. II ID. sherman. of the famous Shsrm man
oil well is reported to be worth over seven mil
lions of dollars, and that eve years ago he was
poor man.
The prospects of the wheat harvest in Eng
land are very good. and 1865 promises to make
up the trio OF tat years TO compensate for the
three proceeding years of leanness.
The difficulty Of acquiring the English Ian.
guage. which foreigner must experience. is we'll
illustrated by the following question: " Did you
ever see person pare an apple or pear with a
pair of of scissOrsf
The estimates OF the sugar crop Of Louisiana
this season are about thirty thousand hogshesds
against only eleven thousand last year The
lArgest sugar crop ever raised IN tie State
reached "a 600 hogshesds.
"A rowing match between club from Pitts
burg and a club from Cincinnati is to take place
the river opposite the latter city about the let
OF August. Distance FIVE miles: for q wager o (
81 900
The New York police picked Up over ten
thousand lost children last year All but two
hundred and eleven were reclaimed and these
were turned over 10 the Commissioners OF CHAR
ties and Corrections
The consualp ,ion OF beer IS rapidly increa
sing in the United States. In 1860. the amount
sold was egh! millions OF barrels. In 1864. the
quantity used had Increased 10 "a 900 900 OF
FOR every body
The ;, Lonis Dispatch saws: Missouri has
suffered AZ much from the war asany Southern
State. ana We shost trip through the country
will convince any man that the crops sovu are
ss extensive. and The yield promises TO be "a
abundant. as in any year before the war
Ca "Wednesday morning man Got unon
the train from Fall River 10 Providence. and
refused to paw his fare The train vas stoned
ard the man put of tie Jumped on the COW
catcher. however, a the train started again
when 10 few moments the cylinder head blew
out, aud barely escaped tie head Of The man
he ccncla ded be wouldn't be dead head and
very unceremoniousy made tracks
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-17

emergency. This failure Of the wheat crop will
De severely feli, TOO, in al department. Of trade.
because % that crop many Of them depend al
most entirely for success"
WrILs.-The wheat barves, has closed In this
section. snc the crop IS almost total failure.
Many helds have not been cut az all, and many
more that have been cut will not yield the seed
ana cost Of harvesting. The ravages of the
"eevil were frightful. bot there would still have
been some wheat. had il not been for the rust.
Ihe rust DESTROYED The major part of what the
"eevil spared Even the little wheat there Is ia
OF inferior quality .-Blufton Banner
ADsxs-The wheat harvest il about over in
this county, and our worst fears have been real
lied 10 regard 10 the destruction Of the crop.
Throughout the country farmers will Just about
average their seed, We think not over one halt
Of the grain has been cut. The farmer say the
present Information will not justify them in cut
ting Il. Hav, corn, osts. fax. etc. are doing
finely. and abundant crops may be expected The
rains have however. been fsther plentiful OF late
to secure hey 10 the best order
PuLroS.--The wheat prospect is highly IN
favorable; the yield. owing to the rains, will not
probably be more than one half that Of last year.
Corn promises much more favorably, and sn in
crease over last years yield Is anticipated The
same is true of oats
NEWTON About the same breadth OF wheat
was sovn as last year, and the yield may be one
eighth more. IL has been somewhat damaged
by rust Corn looks we'll and about one eighth
more was planted than last year; the increase Of
oats will be about the same.
PARKE--The wheat crop is almost failure;
the yield will be ell Of three quarters less than
last year. Corn has suffered somewhat, and the
yield will probably not quite equal that of last
| season.
JAsrKR.--The wheat prospect is better. and the
yield will be considerably greater than last year
The corn has not been injured. aud as abou:
one fourth more breadth was planted than last
season, the yield will be correspondingly in
creased.
NoBLE.--Altbough the usual breadth of wheat
was sown, the crop will be fully one third less
owing TO injury from rains aud weevi smu,
add rust. Corn will yield one half more th,n IN
| 1864
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And impress with enlarged ideas Of the power
design, goodness and wisdom Of the Great Ruler Of the
Universe.
Mr.. RoE also feels pleasure n being able ssy that
be no longer comes before the pabc a mere Jester
Believing that whatever is worth doing at all \ worth
doing veil while he filed this position-no higher one
Offering he endeavored 20 perform h whole duty aud
ulhll the argest expectations Of his patrons meeting
With unparalleled success and creating by tho ever
else Of h peculiar diosygeracy. reputation second 20
none, and
CAUSING III RSTS or LAUGHTER ROINn THE
WORLD.
Now; while Il Is far from the purpose 10 be lugubrou.
or exclusively didacc. he comes before his patrons A.
Descriptive aud Moral Lecturer In which capacity q will
DO his aim 20 amuse while he teaches, aud 10
INSPIRE INNOCENT MIRTH
while he gives subjects FOR thought and funi.he, food
for reflection.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-17
SURE TO REGULATEthe BOWELS
Relief and Health 10 Your Infants.

We have ppt up aud sold this article Tor over 30
aud CAN SAY IN COSF1DENCE AND TRUTH % Il What
we have never been able 90 Of any other medicine
NksER HAS 1T RAlLRD IN SINGIE INSTANCE TO
EFFECT CURE, when timely used Never did Ne
know an instance Of dissatisfaction by any who used
IT, Ga the contrary all are delighted with It's opera
tons, and speak In terms OF OF ts
effects and medical virtues. We speak IN this matter
WHAT VIZ DO KNOW /" after % years experience
AND PLEDGE OUR REPUTATION For TIE FULFIL
MINT or WHAT VIZ HIRE DECLARD. In almost
every instance where TIC infant q suffering from pain
and exhaustion relief will be found IN ffeen or twenty
miuutes after the syrup T. administered.
Full directions for using will accompany each bottle
None genuine unless the fac sime Of CURTIS PR.
kiNS. New York. Is on the outside wrapper
Sold by Druggists throughout the world