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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21

menccd at the forehead. passed over the
ton of the head. and extended part way
down the back of the head, and then
struck him with pistol or slung shot a
heavy blow which knocked him down in
sensible. The way of escape was then
clear. The assassin then run down stairs,
mounted his horse, and drove rapidly
away.
A despatch from Washington, Sunday
night says:
Secretary Seward is doing well, and
ha. had interviews with several friends,
writing his thoughts on slate, He prob
ably owes his life to the wire netting used
to support his jaw, and to having rolled
from the bed to the floor, which probably
made his assassin suppose that his bloody
work was contaminated. He was much
Affected on learning the death of the Pres
idcnt and the dangerous condition of his
son.
Frederick w. Seward lies in a precarl-
Gus state. He has two commlnuted trac-
lures of the skull, with two lacerated
wounds, besides contusions from the heavy
blows received from the assassin.
Suspicious rest on Cuban named Sa-
li-tro, who had been Il blockade runner,
~ the ;Ssailant. lie had been once ar
rested by order Of the Secretary of State
,nJ has heen heard TO utter threats of VEN
0'ance.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
Mr. JOhnsOn's Escape.

Governor Johnson, on his return from
a recent visit to Richmond, took rooms at
the Kirkwopd house-one for himself and
one for his Private Secretary On Fri
Iay. Gov. johnson was invited three
times to visit Ford's theatre, but declined
-not feeling very we'll and designing to
retire at an early hour. In the afternoon
4 card was brought him by Il waiter, on
which was written: Don't want to dis
tmb you; are you at home. J. w.
Booth" The Governor sent back word
that he was engaged and did not see him
Governor johnson retired at an early
hour, but was aroused about half-past ten
hv Ex-Governor Farwell of Wisconsin.
now in the Patent Office here, who had
been in the theatre when the crime was
committed. and had FASTENED to inform
the Vice President
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
Later abOut the As>assins.

1t is certainly known that five persons!
We're in the city engaged in the plot.
The names of four of these villains are
known and their persons we'll described.
One Of them lodged at the kirkwood
house and had a room over that of Gov.
Johnson, and he left for Baltimore at s
O'Clock on Saturday morning, having fail
cl to do his work. 1t is now thought the
assassin at Secretary Stewards house was
named Thompson.
The Common Council have offered a
reward OF $40, 900 for the arrest and con-
viction OF the assaSsins, and to this sum is
added $4,000 by COL Baker, Agent of
the War Department, making $50, 900.
\ full description of both Booth and
the assassin of Mr.. Seward, even to the
color Of eyes and hair and the size and
looks of their fingers, is published in all
the daily papers.
1t is believed to be certain that there
Wee six actual conSpirators, who all met
at y drinking house on the evening OF the
murder Only two of them performed
their allotted tasks, but it is known that
Andrew johnson and Ulysses 5. Grant
were also marked as victims. with. doubt
less, two other members Of the Cabinet.
The conspirators doubtless had acompliceS
in the counties of Maryland between
Washington and Chesapeake Bay, a dis
tanrc of from thirty to forty miles by diff
tcrcnt routes.
1t is believed that the conspirators were
allied with the pirates who seized the
Harriet Deford in Chesapeake Bay moi
LONG since, and that they have, perhaps
embarked on a clipper built yacht in some
OF the creeks or harbors. The resident:
in that part of Maryland between her,
and the Chesapeake Bay, are VIGOROUSLY
hostile to the Federal Government, ant
have, perhaps, relays Of horses in readi
ness to aid the assassination.
1t appears that the hole in the door
leading into the box at Fords Theatre wa:
made by a gimlet and subsequently widen
ed with a pen knife. 1t is supposed IL
have been made by Booth, in order tina
he could, by looking through it, assur
himself of the position of the President il
the box.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
The NeWS.

Vice President johnson appeared before
Chief Justice Chase the 10Th and took the
oath of office as President of the United
States. He announced his desire to make
no changes in the Cabinet. Gen. Joe
Johnston has surrendered his army to
|C,en. Sherman on the same terms as Lee
surrendered to Grant; 50 there is now nc
rebel organized army east of the Missis.
| sippi river Mobile was captured OF
| the 9th, with 5000 prisoners and 300 guns
This glorious news, which one week age
would have filled the country with dem
constructions OF joy, now falls upon dull
ears, all being subdued by the great sor
row.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
The President is Dead.
From the Springfield Republican.


Abraham Lincoln. the President of the
United States. is dead. On Il bright
spring morning came the terrible IT,
dinGs. but men saw not the sun, saw not
the grecning earth, saw not the deep blue
sky, saw not the budding trees, felt not
the balmy air, but all the atmosphere
grew dark, and all the earth was withcr-
ted under the shadow Of universal grief
Men looked into each others faces and
|wept-wept with the stunning bewilder-
ment of a supreme and unexpected sor-
row. The waves of JOY that had been
careering over the nation under the joyful
light of a great peace, full-risen in the
horizon, dashed against this rock, and
were beaten back in Il spray of tears
no grief excited by defeats in the field,
no sorrow over the reports of thousands
,,of brave men slain, has equalled this.
'Our President is dead-the honest man,
the peoples honored ruler, the Christian
'citizen, the modest magnate, the friend OF
freedom, the savior under Providence OF
/ the nations unity and liberty, is smitten
; at the moment Of his triumph. Alas
I ALAS!
And he has been killed-killed by the
same iiendish spirit that excited the rebel
! lion, and that has made the last four
! years a carnival of blood and crime-kill-
.cd after his death was useless to traitors
killed when his blinded enemies needed
ihim-killed when they had more to hope
| from his clemency than from that Of any
other patriotic American living-killc(
when the inextinguiShable Kindness of hi:
anature was contriving ways to bless thOs'
awho had cursed him and the country he
ahad saved-kiIled after he had risen into
] the atmosphere of universal respect anC
Aatfection. We have no words for our dis
appointment, our grief, our sense of crue
Houtraec, our sorrowful Indignation. Tel
Thousand curses on that mali gnant spiri
(which, making boast of chivalry, grow
Abittcr with defeat, and wreaks its meal
Hrevenge upon one who had simply don
Hhis duty, and who sat defenselessly t.
Htake his death at the hand of an assassin
alien thousand curses on a rebellion that
Eunder any circumstances, could rejoice t.
esp;ll such precious blood. And ten thou
Esand curses on all those men who, to-day
Hwith the hearts of assaSsins beating i
Etheir bosoms, take secret or open JOY i
Ethe foul deed that has blotted out his sim
Hplc, noble, earnest, honest, patriotic life
Z Clemency for such as these! When
Ewhere, how has clemency ever done SCI
Hvice to the country, humanity and Chris
4 tianity when exhibited towards the wrctc
who has conspired against the peace an
= UNITY of his nation? Heaven be GU
+ witness that we are not moved by spirl
of revenge when we say that justice dc
B mands that clemency shall not be show
to men who show themselves incapable c
receiving it. Let them be hunted, huml
lated, hanged. Let these guilty villains
swherever they live, be made to beg a
eoutrased peoples mercy. There Is
Epeace without it.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

VERMONT SOLDIER MURDERED.-Private
Edwin K. Jones Co. c, LIST Vt. cavalry. son
of the late Nath1 Jones. Jr.. was taken
prisoner in Sheridan's raid up the Shenan-
doah valley, Oct. 9TH 1864, and while being
taken to the rear was met by rebel demon
who brutally thrust sabre into his bowels,
MORALLY wounding him. 1t. Wheeler cap
tured at the same time (since exchanged)
and who ministered to the wants of the dy-
ing hero, states that there was not the
slightest pretense for the fiendish murder.
The widowed mother and young wife who
are thus called to mourn the loss of be-
loved son and kind husband stricken down
i'm cold blood, have the sympathies of the
public and can but thank God that the day
Of retributiOn is near at hand and that the
unhOly cause which has brought so much
sorrow and desOlatiOn upon the land has
received its death-blow.
wINDHAM COUNTY.
The general hospital at Brattleboro is to
|be called the ''GOvernor Smith United
States general hospital" hereafter, in honor
|Of Gov. Smith.
At the convention of stOckbreeders and
manufacturers at Bellows Falls on Friday.
lit was resolved that the state should be rep
resented at the great international fair to be
held at Stettin, Prussia, this summer, and
Henry BOyntOn of Woodstock and Henry
Clark of Poultney were appointed state
to attend.
Assistant Surgeon Temple of the regular
|army has been ordered to take charge OF
the general hospital at Brattleboro in place
|of Surgeon Phelps.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
Seneca Browns Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT,) Alta Probate Court, held at
Caledonia District S. st JOhnsbury, in said district.
lon the 18th day of April, 1865
WHEREAS Lewis Pierce, administrator the estate
of Seneca late Of ST. Johnsbury in said district
deceased proposes render account of his admin
istration and to present his account against said
ESTATE for examination and allowance for the purpose
of making partition and distribution of the residue
said estate under decree of said court among the per-
sons who are by entitled to the 1t therefore
dered by said court that the same under nsidera
tOn and be heard at the Probate Office In st JUhsbuy
the 9Th day May, 1865. And 1t further ordered
that all persons interested be notified hereof by pubca-
tion COPY of the record Of this order the Caedonian
nrned at St Johnsbury three eks pre-
vous to said Of hearing that they appear and
contest alowa OF said account If they
and also be heard by said court In the matter ofparon
and distribution OF said estate.
By the Court.
Attest, ASA L. FRENCH, Judge.
A true copy Of record,
a-Ao Attest, ASA l.. FRENCH Juipe
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
Franklin Bailey's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, | In probate court held at pro-
Caledonia District SIS. )bae office In ST. Johnsbury on
the 18th day of A,'ril, A. D. 1865
sNRUSTRAM SANBORN, administrator upon the estate
of franklin Bailey late OF PeaCham in said district
deceased intestae makes pcaon to said court for
license to sell whole of the real estate of said deceased
that said sale necessary the payment
Of The debts of said and expenses OF admnisa
tive of said estate.
catnn be referred TO the sixth day OF May, A.
IS5 at the Probate Office In ST. JOhnsbury hearing
and decision thereon; and 1t is further ordered that ali
ersons interested be notified hereof by publication oil
notice of this application and order thereon three weeks
snccessyey in the Caledonan printed at ST. Johnsbury
time and place and if they cause object thereto.
q By the Court-Attest
x7-a9 ASA L. FRENCH, Judge.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
Funeral Obseqities.


One week ago we recorded the most jubi-
liant demonstration that ever took place in
|our village. To-day we chronicle the one
most sad. At the suggestion of the acting
Secretary of State, that the people through
out the country observe the hour of the
Presidents funeral for appropriate services
BETTING the occasion, the citizens of this,
and many from neighbOring towns, in re-
spouse to an invitation from our selectmen.
closed their stores and workshops, and as
|sembled to pay tribute of love and honor
ito the man whom nation mOurns. The
people assembled at Union Park at II
o'clock where procession was formed in
the following order: CD Military escort,
consisting of the Cavalry Company, Sergt.
Carr; Co. A, Capt. Newhal; Co. B, Capt.
Harrington. (2) Veteran soldiers. (3)
Young ladies representing the 36 states of
the Union. (D Committee of arrange
ments, clergy, public speakers. 90 La
dies. 60 Citizens. CD Public schools.
| (s) The fire department. This procession
marched to the South Church, where. after
chant by the choir, Rev. E. c. Cummings
read appropriate selections from the Scrip
lures. and Rev. Rev. L. O.. Brastow offered
prayer. The audience then listened to an
address from Hon. L. p. Poland. upon the
| life and character of ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
This eulOgy was given in Judge POland's
most impressive language and manner
and was fit tribute of respect and praise
to the lamented dead. After other excel
lent music by the choir the procession re-
formed and returned to the place of fOrma-
: ton in the same order as before. We
have thus briefly and hastily given the out
= lines of the ceremonies here, in observance
of the funeral of President Lincoln. Our
paper is already filled to overlooking, yet
we cannot close without speaking of the
tasteful manner in which the church was
draped. Directly in the rear of the pulpit
was a picture of the departed one. over
(which was printed in large letters, 'ABRA.
aHAM LINCOLN THE EMANCIPATOR.' On
leach side of the church notices were sus.
pended, quotations from the Scriptures
hsuch as. How IS THE STRONG STAFF
BROKEN" SWELL DONE, GOOD AND
FAITHFUL SERVANT" ETC., etc. Back anC
leach side of the desk. and along the gallery
and organ, hung deep black. The process
sion was under the immediate marshalshiI
.of Col. Spaulding and his aids, DR.. Bullar(
and John Bacon, I'd, and A. NJ. Cook. Al
8extempOrized brass band added much t.
1.-The impressiveness of the procession
Much credit is due the committee of ar
arrangements, of which c. S. Dana, Esq. wa
chairman. for the perfectness of the entir
T program, and the ease, facility aud quiet
ness with which it was carried out.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
Stewards Assassin Arrested.

Late on Monday night man dressed
like a laborer, with a pick on his should
er, approached the house occupied by the
family Of Surratt, the assailant Of Mr.
seward. He was arrested, and upon
washing the dirt from his face, he proved
10 be quite different looking person from
"'i'' ,l!> appearance indicated. He called
hiiiiseil Tayne and exhibited not little
embarrassment He managed to ask il
agtated terms why he was arrested? A
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
MARRIAGES.

In St. Johnsbury, March &c, by Rev. l. McAnn,
Mr.. Thos. Ward. Of Danvile and Miss Jane
Wilmarth. of st Johnsbury.
In st. Johnsbury, April IA. by Rev l. McAnn.
Mr.. Curtis H. Bagley and Miss Edmina A. Car
rick. both of st. Johnsbury
In Wells River. April IS, by Rev. VIM. S. Pal
mer. Mr.. Chester MCarlton and Miss Martha NJ.
Bacon. :. Also. Mr. Moses B. Meader and
Miss Mary A Bacon. all of Haverhill, n. II.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
Booth the Assassin.

j. Wilkes Booth, the murderer of the
president, Is the youngest son of the elder
Booth, the famous actor He was born
ION his fathers farm in Maryland, and like
his two brothers, .Junius Brutus and Ed
win, he inherited strong taste and apti-
tude for the stage. Booth has long been
known as an ardent secessionist, though
like the rest of his family very quiet and
still in his disposition and not obtruding
his sentiments on any one. He was a
man of dissolute habits, though of fine
personal appearance, and had none of that
strength Of character which characterizes
the rest Of the family, particularly Edwin,
the great tragedian, who is a true Union
list and patriot, and who quarreled with J.
Wilkes some time ago on account of the
|atrocious political principles advocated by
1.-THE latter.
The father of J. Wilkes was remarkable
for entering into the character he was
|personating with his whole soul, and to
lhim the play, for the time being, was real.
1t is quite likely that the son, while III
heriting some of his fathers genius, has
also inherited his vices and passions, and
had wrought himself up by hate and li1-
uor to species Of insanity that prompted
|hm to commit the murder. His actions
and exclamation on jumping upon the
lstage, after the fatal shot. have the char
Iacterlstics of a maniac, or of the same
excitement which used to distinguish hi:
father when upon the stage
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
We saw a package in our post of

We saw package in our post office al
few days ago on which there was $3.50
postage paid. 1t was a pair of shoes being|
sent to one of our brave soldier boys down.
lat New Orleans. Boots and shoes require|
letter postage. while wOrsted and wOOlen|
goods, in certain quantities, are sent through
the mails to soldiers at greatly reduced
rates.
The sugar season in this section this
year was ''shOrt, sharp and decisive" We
cannot judge of the amount made, yet we
|apprehend it will prove an average crop.
Fast Day services were held in the
South Church in the morning, in which all
the societies joined, and listened to telling
discourse from Mr.. BrastOw, the pastor.
He took for his text, ''ThOu art the God
| that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy
strength among the people," The way in
which the Almighty has led us rs nation
all through these years of terrible war, and
the browning victory at last; and our duties
to our Maker and our country, were prom
; inent themes in the discourse. In the after
noon there was Union prayer meeting at
the North Church.
We learn that Mr.. and Mrs. P0rtus
Baxter are on visit to Richmond.
Subjects of DiscOMrSes, ApriL 10.
North Congregational Church; preaching
at 1870 A. NJ. and 6.30P.M. Sabbath School
at las P. NJ. Morning; Rev. E. c. Cum
mings; And Jesus saith unto them, All We
shall be offended because of me this night i:
- for it is written, will smite the shepherd,
and the sheep shall be scattered. But after
that am risen, l will 60 before you into
Galilee.-l4 Mark p, %. Evening; Rev.
F. L. O. Brastow; I'd Sam. 10.
South Congregational Church; preach
+ ing service at 1870 A. NJ. and Las P. NJ.
Sabbath School at I'M. Morning; Rev. L.
10. Brastow; How are the mighty fallen
I1 I'd Sam. 10. Afternoon; Rev. E. c. Cum
mings; What dost thou here, Elijah?- Is
lst kings9.
Methodist Church; preaching service al
1890 A. NJ. and 1.45 P. NJ. Sabbath School
at II NJ. Morning; Rev. l. McAnn: And
the king said unto his servants, Know "
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
HE CALEDONI An.
LOCAL IND STATE ITEMS.

The news that President Lincoln had
been assassinated came over the wires on
Saturday morning, and fell on the ears of
our people like clap of thunder from a
cloudless sky. Can it be true? thought
every one, and spake many. Has this foul
Rebellion brought out one being so base,
so dastardly, so fiendish, as to strike down
the head of our Nation, and that head so
good and true man ? Alas! the despatch
was official, and there was no room to
doubt. Strong men bowed themselves; the
windows were darkened; the shops were
hung with black; our beautiful flag was
draped with the habiliaments of mourning :;
the village bells were tolled; land the
mOurners went about the Streets" From
the very pinnacle of joy and rejoicing we
were plunged into the deepest sorrow.....
In few minutes after the arrival of the
despatch, it was printed in Cdledonian En-
ira, and the awful news was thus carried
into nearly every town in the county before
night.
Our churches were filled last Sabbath
with people whose hearts were tender I'M
der the great bereavement that had fallen
upon our nation. The desks and galleries
were draped in black, and the National
flag stood before the pulpits folded and fes-
TONED with Grape. The subject of discourse
was the great sorrow Of our land, and most
touchingly eloquent were the words spoken.
1t was Sabbath long to be remembered.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
BENJAMIN IIutchinsOn's Estate.

THE subscribers, having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate Court for the District of Caledonia Com
missoners to receive examine and adjust all claims and
demands of all persons, against the estate OF Benjamin
Hutchinson Hate of Waterford in sad district deceased
the term of months from tn.
18th Of April beingaowed by said Court 10 the Cred
tors of said deceased to exhibit and prove their
tive aims before Give notice. that will attend
the duties of our appointment at the dive ling house
SOphronia Hutchinson in Waterford in said Dis net
the 10Th of June and 18th of 0ct next. at O'Clock
lon each ut said days
0, T. BROWN, )c,
47-49 DAVID GOODALL, o &C.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
Condition of the Wounded,

Secretary Seward was much better
Tuesday, and so is Frederick Seward,
who is gradually gaining full conscious
hess, and it is now confidently hoped and
expected that both will speedily recover.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
DEATHS.

Births, Marriages and Deaths inserted Obltuay
Tries, including poetry, SIX GEMS a line.
In Greensboro, March I, Alathear Church
aged SO years and II months-formerly of Water
ford.
At West Burke. Hannah. aged 60. wife Of
Hiram Allard, Esq and daughter Of Mr.. Ezekiel
Powers.
At Danville, 18th inst Mrs. Caroline Baxter,
widow of Hon. James Baxter-formerly of Stan.
steal. c. f., aged 20.
In Kirby April S. of chronic diarrhra. Henry
Brown, aged a. son Of Sam'l and Abigail Brown.
He was member of Co. A, 10th VT Reg't.
In Cabot. Sabbath Morning, April 9,very sud
denly of disease of the heart. Dea. NJ. o. Fisher.
aged Is.
In Nelson, n. H., April !. Mrs. Lucy. wife Of
Rev. L. W. Duncan, aged a.
In Sheffield March 9. of lung fever, Sarah. wife
of MIR. JACOB Gray, aged 65.
In Sheffield, April 5. Of consumption, Josiah
Miles, aged 81.
In BeLson, March 80, Mr.. John Knapp, aged
|67-formerly of Lyndon, VT.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21

WANTED!-To contract for peeling 1000
cords HEMLOCK BARK during the season Of
1855 Also to draw the same to depot from the
town of Groton to Wells River. Apply to
47-A WIN. DAWES,
Groton, VT.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21

a lecture on Perspective Drawing illustrated b,
diagrams will be given by Prof Childs at thu
Town Hall on Monday Evening, April "a, at Z.
O'clock. Admittance Free.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21

|colored servant of Secretary Seward was
sent for, when he exclaimed Immediately
"That's the man. l know him by his
general appearance, and his mouth" The
servant then said there could be no mis-
take.
The latest dispatches from Washington
give good ground to hope that not only
Booth, but also his accomplices for there!
seems now to be no question that there
were number of persons engaged IN the
work) will be arrested. There is no one|
sentence which could now be flashed over
the country which would give such uni
versal joy as that Booth has been arrested
land is in safe custody.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21
COW LO S 7!

A large. deep-red cow broke oft of the en-,
closure Of the subscriber, Monday. Information
of where she may be found will be thankfully re-
|ceived and paid for. c. NJ. STONE.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21

LIBERATION.-Thi certifes that | have
given my son. Geo. B. Whipple. his time to tran
sact business for himself. and shall not claim his
earnings nor pay his debts after this date;
DANIEL WH1PPLE.
c. NJ STONE. Witness.
Lyndon, april |. 1865. 4i-i9s
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-04-21

FOUND, bank note, in Concord, Friday the
l4th inst The owner can have it by calling or
VIM. WOLCOTT, proving property and payIns
charges. 1t