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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27
LO'sgerity of Temperance Non.

Let us call over the honOred roll of the
early advocates, and note the facts. Ly-
man Beecher, Heman Humphrey. Presi-
dent Hitchcock, 5. V. 5. Wilder. DIR.
MusSey, iona. kittredge, Rev. DIR. Hew-
EFT, John Tappin. DIR. Justin Edwards.
The life OF the last named man was cut
short by an accute disease, if recollect
Alright, while travelling on a mission of
mercy in one of the Middle OF Southern
States. The other eight. two or three of
whom still live, all passed their eightieth
wear. Rev. Drs. StorrS. of Braintree, Ide
OF Medway, Smell of North Brookfeld. and
Cooley. West Granville. all took early and
strong ground against the drinking Gus
toms OF their people, and the liquor traffic
They fought the battle mantully. periling
their places bv their boldncSS. thorough
ness. and persistence. and what was the
result , They secured such hold on the
confidence and affections of the people.
that i'll our aye of change these men never
changed their places. Their lifelong min
l>try has been with the people OF their first
settlement. All passed their eighiieth
year. Two OF them still live TO cnlov the
well earned confidence and unabated atfec-
ton OF their people. l.. NJ. Sargent.
whose brain and pen has made more nu-
murou> and valuable contributions to the
literature of the enterprise than those of
any other man on this continent. has pass
ed hi> cighlirth year, and still retains, in
an eminent degree. both bodily and men,
tai vi.nr. The old hero OF many battles
III this war. Rev. John l'ierpon;. is over
ci"hty, and still doing excellent service in
the Treasury Department III the Capital
Rev. Father Hunt. whose voice has been
heard all over the New England and Mid
die STATES in the advocacy of the cause. Is.
think, over eighty. and he served
through the late war aS Chaplain of Il
Pennsylvania regiment Right up TO the
front. III many of the most terrific battles
ever toug Int on earth. the GOOD man was
found doing his duty among the wounded
and dying. among flying shot and she'll. and
when the battle and the dav were done.
finding needed rest i'll the tents. wrapped
iii his blanket. with his bronzed soldier
boys. who almost wor>hipped him. Such
Is th, record OF 50 MANY of the early friends
ut Uur cause III this country.
Then III Connecticut there was Chief
Justice Williams. one OF our earliest and
most devoted friends, and Benjamin Sill
man. one OF the mos: distinguished teach
ers of natural science in this country.
Both passed their ei ightieth wear before
they passed 10 their lasting rest from Ia
borS. More than tiree-tourtllS of the ear
iv champions of the temperance call>e in
New-l.n@land. who attained distinction
sufficient 70 he known throughout the
country ;tS the friends of the cause. from
lSlj 10 le30-so far az have been able
to learn, pissed their cigh,ieth year Lei,
the advocates of alcoholic >timulantS. bv
many held 10 be the VERY milk of ace.
show Us 4 better record than we can show
OF carry friends OF ab-tinence-So far as
concerns mental dcvelopement. usefulness
III life. and longevity.-Dr Jelcdt.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27

piled negatively, and, on paying his nick
el, inquired of Mr.. Warner -
''How in the world do you manage to
make soup so cheap
why" said Mr.. Warner, Sin the
spring we buy about hundred clans
put them into hogshead of water, and
by occasionally throwing in few crack
ers, and sufficient pepper and salt, in a
few weeks have the soup ready for use,
anl keep it the whole year round"
''Well, now, amt that tust rate p
What do you ask for the receipt"
''For a county right l ask fifty dollars !;
thirty dollars for a township, and three
dollars for family right"
"Thafll Just suit us, for we don't get
clans whar live more than once a year
The next time l come down | guess I'll
buy family right. I'm desperately fond
of clam soup myself"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27
Still q Sdt3der Case.

MIR. L. Il. Al,lrich. the unfortunate
man whose arrest. incarceration in iail
AMI suffering from dtiufum trt1nns we re-
corded in Yesterdays issue. died on Thurs
day ni"ht. alone in his cell, Mrs. Acklev.
wife of the .iailor. had. but few moments
before his death. administered such home
ly remedies ;,S her experience led her TO
believe might lessen the suiiering> of the
prisoner patient; bu. alas, all in vain.
The saddcst part of the sad tale remains
to he told, Mr. Aldrich was the son of a
highly respected Massachusetts clergyman,
still living. In 1886, Mr. \. was a young
merchant in Boston. and Eliled Coming
to Iowa to retrieve his fortunes. he reach
ed the town of Denni>on in Crawford coun-
ty. Here his rare business qualifications,
thorough education, gentlemanly deport-
ment, energy and integrity soon won him
hosts of friends. lie was appointed Post
master, then elected Clerk of the District
Court. Preferring the adjoining county.
Carroll, he removed thither His reputa-
ton had preceded him. He was elected
Clerk of the District Court there also. and
twice reelected. Then was chosen Treas
urer and Recorder: holding these until
last Fall, when he was drafted. Leaving
his young and accomplished wife he came
to Camp Mcclellan. a splendid penman,
he was soon made clerk at headquarters
Here, away from home and its hallowed
associations. he gradually formed associ-
tons with drinking officers. drank deeply
himself and became frequently inebriated.
\ short time ago, he was mustered out and
was again free. This event was signaliz-
ed by.a spree. Too proud, it is supposed,
to hasten homeward while bearing evi-
dence of his drinking about, he remained
in this city and again and again gave up
to the tempter. While laborins under de-
lu1um trenes, he stole clothing. &c, as
we have before stated, and soulless liquor
dealers aided him down to death and hell
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27

by still feeding the terrible appetite which
was consuming him. The rest is known.
Poor Aldrich died as thousands have be-
fore, victim to the accursed traffic in in
toxicating liquors. Far off in his once
happy home his youthful wife impaiiently
awaits his coming. On her widowed lap
reposes the innocent pledge of conjugal af-
fection, born to her since her husbands de-
parture. A drunkard's widow and orphan,
as yet unconscious of their loss, will there
plead to Heaven for Justice TO those who
for sordid gain helped the loved husband
and father to Observation-Disclosures Cd
,affo
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27
Prominent Rebels Released,

EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Oct. IL, 1863.
Whereas, the following named persons.
to wit: John A. Campbell. of Alabama.
John ii. Reagan, of Texas, Alexander II.
Stephens, of Georgia, George \. Tren-
holm. of South Carolina and Charles
Clark, of Mississippi, lately engaged in
rebellion against the United States Gov
ernment. who are now in close custody.
have made their submission to the author
lty of the United States and applied TO the
President for pardon under his proclama-
tion. And whereas, the authority of the
Federal Government is sufficiently restored
in the aforesaid States TO admit of the en-
larsement Of the said persons from close
custody, ii is ordered that they be releaS-
ell on giving their respective paroles to ap-
pear al such time and place as the Presi-
dent may desi Innate, TO answer anv charge
that he my direct 10 be brought against
them. and that they also will respectively
abide until further orders in the places
herein designated, and not depart from
them: John A Campbell in the State OF
Alabama. John H. Reagan in the State
of Texas, Alexander H. Stephens in the
Stale of Georgia. George ii. Treuholm
in the State of South Carolina. and
Charles Clark IN the State Of Niis>issippi.
And if the President should grant his par
don TO any of said persons. such person
parole will thereby be discharged.
(Signed) ANDREW JOHNSON.
President.
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THE CALED0NIAN.
ST. 'OuNSHURY, VT.
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OrrIos.."N' door north Of Court House.

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where paper il received. Transient copies be
in pack ages of three or les for two cents.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING For one square ~ lincs
i.- szrtypc three insertions, less, Sl25 Each ad
dItional in- lrn ~ cents square Yearly contracts
msIe AZ the : quarc tor part of a column
Business Cards 81 line per year Lbcratons, Estrays
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SPECIAL 10 81 T'BSCRII}ERS. -Elch subscri6er uTU
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

BE sure that the wicks of your kerosene
lamps are large enough to fill the tubes
otherwise it is possible that the blaze,
when the oil gets low, may run down in
side the lamp, ignite the gas in it, and
produce an explosion. 1t is supposed that
girl In Worcester lost her life in this
way.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27

GLOW do you like the character of st.
Paul." asked parson of his lanalady
one day. "Ah! he was good, clever
old soul, l know, for he once said, you
know, that we must eat what is set before
us, and ask no questions for conscience
sake. always thought l should like him
for boarder."
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27

A barriSter, having wearied the court
by a long and dull argument, the Judge
suggested the expediency of his bringing
it to close Il shall speak as long as |
please he replied, angrily. "You have
spoken much longer than you please al
ready" replied the iudge
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27
VI. =. BURR Il CO..

Wholesale and retail dealers In
PROPRIETARY MEDICINES, DRUGS HAIR PREP
ARATIoSS, TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, &C,
e6 fremont Street next door to the Museum Entrance.
NJ BURR,
EDW' u i. KEYES, BOSTON.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27
RARNEY. SPENCER 4 WEST.

successors t. Geo. A. summons wholesale dealers in
\ NEROSENE, SPERM. LARD And WHALE OILS
SPERM CANDLES,
2li State, and Il Commerce Street Boston.
/. {. BARNEY II. =. SPENCER, C. WEST.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-10-27
[lIR \. CUTTING,
WILLIAM W. CIRCUIT,

CLAIM NJ A 6 f n 7,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
BARTON, VT.
u attend Courts in Orleans and Caledonia Counties
BARTLETT II BELDEN,
ATTORNEYS K COUNSELORS AT LAW
MnINnnLS
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GEO. G. & GEO. W. CAHOON,

COUNSELLORS AT LAW, SOLICITORS ~ CHASCERY,
pcure Pensions BountieS and Back Pay due deceased
Soldiers
IVNDnN VERMONT
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aa(istellaneous Cards.
ISLAND POND. VT.
Il. IL. LAIRD.

ID. MORSE, Licensed AuctiOneer,
ISLAND POND. VT. tnyG6
Il. IL. LAIRD.
NANUFACTt RER OF GRANITE MONUMENTS,
ami al kinds Of granite wOrf,
W. DANNILLF, VT.
Fs- Lettering done on granite equally as well as on
tNovtj marble.
HIRAM \. CUTTING,
GOVERNMENT CLAIM AND INSURANCE AGENT,
Lunenburg, Vermont
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PACK PAY AND BOUNTY.
: T O c X B Il 0 X + Il

back pay and haunties due deceased soldiers
,H,iIed thereto by acts of Congress, will te OBJ
sation. CHARTES 70 %TvTTTP LII
East Burke. Vt, July 5. 1862. 2f
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nom" Yes. on board the vessel. /
smoked them, AMI. therefore. burned them
all myself; and the insurance SAYS against
fire The secretary seemed taken alack.
and had nothing to >ly, 20 tie merchant
said he would call the next dAv Tor hi-
money. The next dav he called. bui WAS
met by the solicitor 10 the camI,anr. who
told him if he did moi re.inqui~h hi CLAIM
he woull be prosecuted a. one who had
knowingly and willtully set fire Ia goods
insured 10y the COMPANY The bitter WIS
bitten.
Essay OK Docs Dog In l'ir lump."
SAWS josh Billings. '-;lre nSetui, but they
are not always profitable The Ncwfounl-
lin dog i useful 10 save chihlren from
drowning hut Won have cot Ia have 4
pond of wafer and children running about
karele>s. or the do@ amt profitable There
amt nothing made boarding Il Nufoundlin
dog. RAT terriers are useful TO catch rats;
but the rats amt profitable after You llaye
ketched them The shepherd dog i u.s.
fnl tew drive sheep: hut if you 20 and
buy a flock of sheep, and pay more than
they are wuth, just 10 keep the dog bizzy,
the dog amt prcfitable-not much. Lap
dogs are very useful; but If YOU don't
hold them in your lap awl the rime. they
amt profitable at all The coach dog i
one of the most useful Nv dos | know NV
but You have got 10 have a coach, tand
that amt always pleasant or you can't
realize from the dog. Thus we see that.
while dogs are generally useful, there are
times when they amt generally profitable, "
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-10
SPIRIT OF THE ARMY.

AT meeting of the "Chafins Bluff Battalion" held at
their camp Thursday evening, March 1865, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were adopted
Whereas it appears that the people and Confederate
States expect from the army expression of opinion mp
the various questions of momentous importance now
engaging their attention. and in regard TO which there
to exist such contrariety Of thought therefore,
be IL resolved
il That although for fOur years we have served in this
army and borne the hardshis incident to the soldiers
life separated from the "Reminiscences around which We
have been TO assemble and many Of deprived Of
the pleasure OF communication with our home we
vet for the almost hopeless dependency
which seems 10 prevail with some, and again renew
our pledges OF devotion 10 the Southern cause aud de-
clare our determination 10 yield regarding life
never too short when purchased by nfamy death
soon when bringing relief from disgrace
2 That although il may be thought better for those
who have been In comparatively easy place TO be silent
subjects concerning farther prosecution Of the war
feel that have the right and II Is our duty 10 de-
clare determination to give all aid and cohtenance
70 those In authority and pledge ourseyeo discharge
faithfully duty in whatever manner We may he call
ed on TO do. ...
g. That our Legislature, in both its branches he II.
quired to place OF the disposal of Commander-in
Chief many negroes as he may deem necessary TO be
armed and equipped az soldiers.
T. That we are opposed to convention Of the people
of Virginia at this time and believe that viii only be
attended with results injurious TO the cause Of liberty
and calculated TO produce dscoTd and dssenton at time
of all Others when harmony Is most desirable.
E. That the proceedings of this meeting be published in
the Richmond Wing aud Examiner and copieSof the res
outons sent Representatives, in Congress and the
Virginia Legislature.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-10

Eel, in battle at Winchester, September 18th 1854 Il
JOHN LEWIS in the 22j ycar OF his age and youngest
son of the late james A. Lewis OF Charleston, kanawba
county, Va
At thu outbreak Of the pursuing his studies at tie
University OF Virginia he closed his books and fastened
10 his distant home to volunteer his services the ranks
OF the "kanawha Rifles in defence OF his cOGntrl AZ
private he fought in the battles Of Scafy Creek Cos
lanes, .cssnifaXery, Lewisburg, by Creek, Dtoop
Mountain and Others in the West. Afterwards, under
Breckenridge in the Valley the battle OF New Market and
on the line of the Rapid Ann in than al the
pui DIV conflicts OF that campaign Thence under Gen.
Early To Lyncfburg, back into tine Valley and In Mary
land and finally the fatal field OF Winchester liz
ed " ith his blood his devotion 70 our cause.
Throu ghout this aruos OF four toilsoms cam
pagns il eXaggeraon but simple trnth 10 declare
that no Confederate soldier has evlced more unwaVer
ing constancy smOre nnfinching devotion 20 duty, OF
oitier courage than this young man High praise were
limos -ble TO bestOw And he modest and Unpie,
tending he known to be courageous his kindness
and generosity endeared him 10 both men and officer.
He continued his connection with the 22d Va Infantry
though for while before his death he was BY request,
acting Adutant Of the 36th Va Regiment On the DIS
astrons field Of Winchester ia the thckest Of the fight
yaantly doing battle his country, and cheering ON
h,s men with conspicuous gaantry lie fell shot through
fc heart and instantly expired. The hei lost and
so quickly held by the enemy that his body could not
recovered, and was left in their possession.
There was another precious ransom paid for ouI lib
critics Can it be that be fought for nothing tina: lie
fell in vain
By this bereavement his widowed mother now four
wears an exile from her beautiful home and the graves
that are dear her Il "beeft indeed" for the bog
to her as the apple other eye Yet the eOnsolatons Of
ligion have been sufficient Ton her I.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-10

BATTLE NEAR, KINSTON-THE CONTEMPORARIES
yICToRI0Us-FIFTEEN HUNDRED YANKEES
CAPTURED.
The following cheering despatch was received at
the War Department yesterday. cts long lane
that has no turn. and we are more than hopeful
thar we have at last reached the end Of our series
of military reverses, and will now enter the road
which leads t. victory and independence Let the
Respondent take courage
HEApQ'Rs, March 9, 1865.
Hon. j. c. BreekiHridqs, Sec'yof WT:
General Bragg reports that he attacked the enc
my yester lay, four miles in front of kinston, and
drove him from his position. ga IS
lie disputed the ground obsiinately, and took a
new Zinc three miles from his first.
We captured three pieces Of artillery and fifteen
hundred prisoners, .te4i t..ti
The number Of the cnemy's dead and wounded
left the field is large; comparatively small
The troops behaved most handsomely, aud Major
Generals Hill and Hoke exhibited their accustomed
zeal and CALAMITY, RI I, Lee
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-10

~ . In a. - ~
ga hsas ssA SsST.ssiS satAs',sh sAs ~ Ats'aA iss
ssa Aa.S,Shls psaas Ehd tGasFsbaSAss' =.
AND Iot ma not forgstO render unto h' eo Mans sps
d,nks and pras which are so justly Que ior hs gfsA'
goodness and for the many mercies which ne n"S ca
:, - amid IN, trials and suferings Of protracted
and bloody war.
Now, therefore = JEFFERSON DAVIS, President oil the
Confederate states of America do issue this my proela'
nation appointing FRIDAY the 10Th day OF March next
as DIX Of public fasting, humiliation and prayer with
Thanksgiving Tor 'nyQking the favor and guidance o.
Almighty Cod and do earnestly invite all soldiers sal
,,eps to observe the same in spirit Of reverence Pn
truce and prayer
C-ol Given under my hand aud the seal o. u'
az Confederate States ~ Rshmond tis @oth usl
l~(S OF January, the year OF our LORD one thov
sand eight hundred and sixty'hve
JEFFERSON DAVIS
By the President;
| j. p. BENJANIN,
| Secretary Ot state.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-10
States Congress
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL SESSION.
SENATE.


THURSDAY, March 8, 1855,
The Senate met at II A. Mr. HySTER, President
pro lem, in the Chair ".
Mr. WlGfALI., from the Committee Oh Military
Afiais reported back with amendment House bill 10
provide pa yment for horses killed lost the service
the Confederate States The bill amended and then
rejected.
Mr. WATSON introduced resolution ordering the
printing Of 600 extra copies of the Joint Select Com
mittee 10 investigate the condition and treatment of
prisoners of war. Passed.
Mr.. WIGFALL submitted the following joint resolu-
ton which agreed ~
Resolved by the tORgess of the Confederate States
America, That the thanks of Congress and the whole
country are due and hereby ondered TO Lieut.
Wade Hampton his manly letter OF the 9th February
1855 addressed To Ten. W. T. Sherman and that in the
opinion OF Congress, the Executive Department shvul
tan Gen Hampton in carrying out the policy indicated
| IN his letter 49,.
Mr. SEMMES from the Committee on Finance, report.
ed back the bill for the relief of the Exchange Bank OF
Virginia. Passed
Also Joint resolution for the relief of Alexander L.
Kennedy Confederate States Depository ut Staunton
Passed.
Mr. WATSON, from the Judiciary Committee, reported
back with amendments bill to amend the
laws. The amendmen ts were concured in and the bill
passed.
House bill to establish certain post rOutes passed.
House bill to provide for the payment of arrears now
due the army and navy was taken up and referred TO
the Committee on Fina nee.
ON motion of Mr. MAXWELL, the Senate resolved into
sacrct session.