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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-11-09

The Peoria D."oclai says: BY gentleman
~l. has been travelling extensively in the south
% Illinois, we learn that the cotton crop
ere is excellent lie states that no less than
-lrce thousand bales have been shipped Mt Car
a,-dg!e. The fall h,., been favorable to tho crop,
w'l this YER it has proved 10 DC valuable hus-
Landry.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

WoOL-J. ID. NJ Glenn, writer in
the National Agriculturist upon the pros
pective value OF wool, speaks encourage
incl y Of the success of wool growing.
In view Of the great crops all over the
country, of wheat, &C.. he predicts an
active general business, a plenty of mon
cy, and consequently an enlarged demand
for wooden fabrics. In answer to the in
quiry, what price the wool growers ought
to realize for the clip of 1867, he rca-
sons thus. "Mestiza or Australian wool
in the grease at 10 cents per pound, i'm
ported since March, 1867, assuming that
three pounds will yield one of secured
adding the duty under our present tariff
bill, with gold at SO per cent. premium,
the secured pound will then cost the i'm.
porter 81 cents. Assuming that western
PENNSYLVANIA brook-washed merino loses
40 per cent in securing. then it is worth
when it comes from the sleeps back &C
cents per pound, or paying l2t cents pei
pound for Mestiza in the crease, by the
same rule our wool is worth above g.
cents per pound, and 10 cents per pounc
for MeStiza, and by the same rule ou
wool is worth a cents per pound whel
clipped
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

We call attention TO the communica-
ton of Judge Poland relative to aiding
in disseminating knowledge among the
new made voters, and others, in the
southern states The Judge, in his COM
munication, pointelly suggests the reason
why We OF the north should. at this
early day, aid in giving a right direction
to public sentiment in these states Most
Of the cx-slave holders still clcave tC
their old and erroneous political notions
They have always managed to keep the
poor whites and the blacks in ignorance
therefore exists the necessity of impartins
to them political knowledge. The fund
are wanted to furnish them with reading
and to pay the expenses of lecturers. A
dozen or more speakers were sent south
last week by the congressional committee
Republican papers in this congressional
district are respectfully invited TO copy
Mr.. Poland's communication.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

SAD ACCIDENT At MoINr DESERT.
A party OF nine persons left the wharf
nj East Eden July 9th At o'clock fcr
SouthweS; llarhor. consisting of Rev X.
&. Cha>c and wife of philadelphia. TO-
seph llarmer, Miss. lIaupt and Miss
fazwell of the same city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark and Miss Julia Blake OF Franz
insham- When off coz rock, a sQaall
struck the boat. which Immediately sank.
and all en- board persisted except Nj,
Blake She WAS rescued by the skill
and hrroism of Capt. Royal Higgins OF
this place. lie WAS distant 10 the wind
ward about mile, and at once bore
down towards the sufferers. His an
chor with 90 iaihomS Of cable. did no,
reach bottom. lie had in his boat Rev.
Mr. Mosely of Brookline. and n small
hoy Leaving his boat 10 their care. De
took 10 his dorv and seized Miss Blake.
who had hold Of an oar, but who was
ln>cnslblc- The sea was raging AMI the
dory was but 4 nutshell. She chung 10
the oar with 4 death grasp, and lac sue
ceeie,l. with great difficulty, in drawing
her into the dOry. and If last reaching
the boat She was brought TO the Rob
erts House and here, 10y the Kindness OF
the ladies. she Is in n fair WAY of reeov-
cry.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

of New HampShire-and something more
We know that Maine may be relied upon
TO build the road from the junction with
the Portland and Rochester 10 ihe east
ern line of New llaml,shire-and some
thing more The New Hampshire deie-
gates were satisfied that the road through
northern New Hampshire would be OF
great advantage in various WAYS TO Their
State, and equally satisfied that New
Hampshire would DO lis part Add TO
these assurances the interest shown 10y
the New York DELEGATIONS in tins new
outlet TO the seaboard, their evident aP,
probation of the increased business
which such IN outlet would attract 70
the roads in which they are interested
and the Lake ports in which they dc
business. and it Is plain there l. 10 be me
lack of means. Wemay almost CONSIDER
the road built.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

ton. Mrs. Cotton. the vocal teacher,
was in GOOD voice. and sang admirably.
Miss Jennie NJ. keyeS, former teacher
in the seminary. being in the audience,
was called out and encored responding
with a couple of ballads well sung anu
acted. Flora approved the performers
as usual, and each young lady was made
the target of more or less of botanical
corttt.
Wednesday evening Rev. DIR, ketchel,
pres. of Middiebury college, gave an adj
dress in the church, upon the subject,
The Nirtuous Woman. His thong hts
were rich and practical, his style scholar
" and finished. He set before the young
ladies I'm admirable standard of charac.
ter.
Other exercises took place on Thurs,
day evening, and all were good.
Is. H. T.
I'VE are obliged, for want of space, 70
cut short our correspondents further ae-
count of the exercises.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

ssr a correspondent in the southern
part Of New Hampshire, writes us under
date of July %: Il was considerably
surprised to see by the last CALEDoNIAN
that there had been little rain in your
section previous to the last issue of your
paper. 1t has been very different here
The heaviest rain storm | ever witnessed
commenced here the 18th. and continued
with scarcely any cessation. for four
nights and three days In the city OF
Portsmouth ,fce and a-haJ' inches Of ran,
fell, by the guase. Up TO that storm
the farmers had had excellent having
weather. and some had secured all then
crop. Those who We're 50 unfortunate
as TO have grass down during that storm
had it ruined.
Speaking OF hay, that crop in this sec
ton this year is enormous. Two month.
ago hay was worth $40 TO Si5 per ton
it now brings SD in the city. Nearly
all the crops promise well in this section.
Corn and potatoes arc looking very well.
There will not he many apples on the
sca-coaSt, though | understand that ii
the interior tie fruit crop Is large
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

TmE Two HolICIEs--Npeaker Col
fax. in his recent serellale speech Al
Washington. thus ieliciiou>ly compare
the reconstruction policies OF the l're>i-
dent and of ecn-reS>.
"All parties agree that he ,pre>ideni
.lolin>cnl spoke correctly when. In his
North Carolina proclamation Of Max.
lSoj. he declared that I'll the civil Gov
ernmeiIi> OF the south had been DESTROYED
10y the rebellion. lie then. without call
img congress together. Went ON with ihe
work OF reconstruction, in the absence u
all law upon the subject Has ccngrc>s
made STATE governments subordinate 10
the military Power, :, dil the pre>i-
dent Has CONGRESS provided for the
calling "a stale conventions - Jill the
president Has oongn.5- authorized
their ratification! - iii III. president.
Int lac orlerod conventions by hi- exec
u;iye fiat. and recognized ihci- coasiiiu-
lions without their being submitted 10
the people,
Congress required tle pcol,le-;he reg
iSicrol yoier>-io call the convention
themselves. and then 10 approve or reject
their work iy a popular vote, Has con-
-rc>> required the ratification Of q con~ii-
iutional amendment. 80 iii the presi-
dent. Has congre>> established te>i
oath - lid the president Our crime
l.. | suppose. that W. provide that iho>,.
whom the nation had made free should
have the frccman'> lcllloi for their pre-
lection, while The president iii MOI. But
the results OF lli- policy >trikinrlv con-
irl>t with the Results of ours. The ma
ton looked on to see what fruits would
result from hi action. and what were
they In nearly every state the rebel
power resumed ii> authority. and became
dominant IN their executive. legislative
and luiicial departments. The warrant
and labor laws. virtually re-en-la1ins the
eniancipate,l. followed. and murders. oul-
RACES, riots and mas,acrc> ripenel the
whole Loyal men were under the foot.
and the reviviiied spirit OF rebellion VS.
triumphant With our duty 10 our
country, anI on our oail>. we could not
affirm and legalize this policy: hence the
legislative action We have since taken.
Approved in The past. a. we have been.
| cannot doub; even more triumphant
endorsement hereafter The president
appeals 10 the ballot box. AMI 50 DO We.
and 10y lis decision are willing 10 stand
or fall
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02


e1- Our County convention, rcxt
week on Tuesday, ought not to be suffer-
ed to pass by default, because there may
be but few changes in the county ticket.
Another candidate fer the Senate, in the
place of Mr.. Ide, is to be selected, and
also one for assistant judge. This we
suppose to be the case, as it will accord
with previous arrangements made to
avoid a change of both senators and
Judges the same year. IIaying will be
nearly over with by Tuesday, and We
hope to see a full attendance of republi-
cans of the county.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

~ The question OF comforting tho
right OF suffrage upon females has been
.tItutiunal convention, notwithstanding
the committee. TO whom the matter was
referred, reported adversely upon the
proposition During the discussion Mr.
Gould took the ground "that if it were
adopted only the Madame ResteIls, tho
pretty waiter GIRLS and the abandoned
women of the cities. with the few
strong minded would 90 to the polls
while the virtuous women of the stat,
would almost universally refuse to exer
else the right"
The mass OF the women of the country
do not ask this right When they do st
II will be ample time to give the question
serious consideration. Women of wei
balanced minds, intelligent, and satisfied
To labor Tor the world in the sphere the,
were evidently made to fill, do not deSir,
10 enter into the turmoil OF politics. MOI
would they do it. That class referred tC
ty MIR. Gould would alone appear at til,
polls. and become mere tools in the hand
of designing men.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02
4Hnirersd"y at Tifden Ladies'
Seminary.
WEST LEBANON. July -. 1867.


This is 4 decidedly literary vicinity.
\ first class Ladies Seminary in this
beautiful VILLAGE. kimball Mon Acale-
my at Meridcn. eight miles distant. Dart
mouth College. four miles To the north.
and Norwich opposite Hanover, on the
Vermont side OF the Connecticut. where
the vacancy caused 10y the removal OF
the :" University" Is soon To be filled by
the establishment of a bows boarding
school verify the seeds OF knowledge
were thicklv sown in this region. No
better locality can he found for tho>,
wishing 10 educate their son. and daught-
crS.
The anniversary OF Tildcn Ladies'
Seminary. under the charge of Prot. III.
Orcott. began on Sabbath morning with
sermon by Prof H. t. Parker OF Dart
mouth College. His theme was "Wo-
mans exaltation by the Gospel" The
points were lSt, woman as such hunOrcd
by the selection of Mary to give the
Divine Redeemcr to the world. Mariola-
try robs the sex to cxalt undulv one in
dividual III, social elevation of woman
by christianity. Comparison with ancient
and modern heather with christian >ocie-
ty. Sd, the highest cXaltation conferred
by the Gospel upon woman is the per-
sonal salvation it brings which each
should seek for herself. The sermon
was simple. clear, well illustrated and
beautifully adopted to the occasion.
The examination commenced OH Mon
day afternoon with arithmetic, and lo@ic
sciences, nearly related to each other.
The capacity of the female mind tc COM
prehcnd the abStrusitics of logic was
thoroughly demonstrated. Docs this cx-
tend to the application therefor in prac-
teal matters, will the womanly instincts
and affections counter-work the princi-
pies of ratiocination Who can tell lis
OF succeeding examinations we may say
briefly that those in common but moi
less important English branches showed
| thoroughneSS of drill and commendable
attachments. In geometry and trigono-
metry a good example WIS set for college
boys who would have TO Try twice to
excel their sisters IN these tough studies.
The rules. principles and demonstrations
were given without hesitation. The
figures were we'll drawn by the eye and
hand alone. The young ladies' will evil
IDENTIFY make a good figure in the world,
upon whatever board they leave their
mark. Their motto might descrvedly be
Line upon Line" The Botany class
appeared we'll. Its members have ana
lyzed an average Of eighty floral speci-
mems during the term. The class in
French led by Nellie Mariudiu, turned
the grammar inside out, translated from
the Broader and held conversation in La
Belle FrOncais. The classes in Caesar and
Virgil were pronounced excellent by a
college professor in that department. But
we cannot specify further in this direc-
ton.
The concert Tuesday evening was
much enjoyed by a crowded audience in
the tastefully decorated church. Prof.
| Graves showed unusual powers OF e1ecu-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

20 One of our western exchange
the " oodstock Sentinel published in Nc
Henry county, Illinois, estimates the
loss on crops this season. for want OF
sufficient laborcrs to gather them, al
! fifty millions OF dollars. 1t remarks
considering the backward spring, the
late planting, wedding, the impossibility
to finish the usual spring work before the
haying and harvesting season came on
and the exorbitant rates paid for help il
consequence of the great and urgent de
mand, these figures are rather below thai
above the actual loss"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02
To the Republicans of the Second
District,

You have probably all read the earn
est and eloquent appeal. just published,
by the republican congressional COM
mittee, asking aid from US for the Union
men of the south in organizing for their
coming elections. The great need of
such aid is fully set forth in their circu-
lar Probably in every one of the rebel
states we have the numerical force, suf-
ficient to carry the elections, but our
friends are without means and without
political organization or experience. On
tie other hand, nearly all the wealth
and nearly all the men of political ex-
perience and Of social and political in
fuence are against us.
The issue of these elections is of the
highest Importance. 1t is TO decide
whether the new state governments about
to be organized shall be controlled 10y
the friends or the enemies of the country.
The future, not only of those states, but
of the country will be largely affected
by the result. AT a congressional meet
ing during the recent session several
members pledged their districts for 4
thousand dollars. Will not mine do as
well ? Are there not thousand repub-
lcans in this district who will gladly
spare dollar to aid so good a cause
Will not some active republican in each
town see that his town raises lis quota
of that sum
| have sent circulars, with subscrip-
ton attached to several of the larger
towns in this district, but no man need
wait to be invited 10 sign paper. Every
one w no chooses to do something for tn,
cause may remit directly to ME by mail
and | will see it forwarded to the Ma.
tional committee. My engagements vii
not allow me to appeal to my constitu
ents except in this form. hope for :
cheerful and ready response.
LUKE u. POLAND.
/ st. JohHSJ,uY. JUN 20. 1867.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02
PAINTS FOR FARMERS

AND OTHERS GRAFTON NiNFRsLPA.>
IMAM az iow iia. -fac' uIlu- t. l,st G ,.r-
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--'i>~- hars's ieot- Agricultural iu;l.-a.r-s rar.s
a-d ca--liasktI-. pais ana Md ~, go.
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.HlaSrs tl'ilal css,s, c'lll ha T. -lps "a sine
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si'one-e fioe - pc kl-. uf ..a1.s. f.iea r,s
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: aUHe- Md L a ci-cI.lgr Which -ir,.- frg 49,
lar Meme genuine lIrl,s f-snard IN = r a.. -.
81 On Nlacral Paint. Adire-s DAME Er-
WELL IAr, lricio-. 81 i',a.l s--or- ~, NJ
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

Another fire at Sanbornton Bridge
n. II. occurred on the 9th ult., destroy
ing property to the value Of Sl5, 900
The building owned by Morrill, & Copp
opposite the hotel, occupied as a manu-
factory, dye house and grist mill, wa
burned, including part of contents In
sured about $4,000. This was tn
work Of an incendiary. On the 18th o
July there was fire in the same village
caused by fire crackers, frcausing a los
about equal to this
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02
AZ Election in Tennessee this week

~ Election in Tennessee this week
Thursday. 1t is for governor, eight
members of congress and state legislature.
The canvass has been conducted with
great bitterness between the republicans
and their opponents, resulting in several
riots, the use Of firearms and the death
of half dozen or more men. An L. 5.
senator is to be elected by the legislature
now chosen, to take the place OF Patter-
son, president Johnson's son-ln-law.
Some late advices from Tennessee in
dicate more than a possibility of riots on
election day. Gen. Thomas is there, and
has been called to Memphis with troops.
This is rebel city and some Of the city
officials appear to be disposed to make
disturbance. In Nashville and other
places there is manifested similar pro-
cliyitics. The cx-slavc holders say the
freedmen are not fit to be made voters,
and they will, in these first elections in
which they participate, endeavor to get
up disturbances, and throw the blame
upon them. In the riots in Tennessee
that have already taken place, the cop
perhcads have accused the negroes of in
citing them, but subsequent investiga-
tons have shown that they originated
with their opponents. All adviceS DEM
onstrate that the freedmen conduct them
selves with great circumspectiop, and
torbearance, and cndeavor to make
known to the world that they are worthy
to be citizens OF q free republic. This is
the universal testimony except such as
comes from those who wish to keep them
under the heel of oppression.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02
Railroad MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Passump-
sic railroad was holden at Newport last
Wednesday. 1t was called to order bv
president Reyes, who presented the an
nual report of the directors, which, on
motion of Levi Fuller was adopted with
out reading, and ordered to be placed on
file, On motion Of +. NJ Weld it was
voted to proceed to the election OF thlr-
teen directors, and the chair appointed
Messrs. Lowering. Gilmore and Stewart
committee to count the votes. The
committee reported the whole number of
votes G43l, and the members OF the ole!
board with the name of I. u. Redlield
in place of Mr.. Gilman. deceased sever
ally received Gi3l votes, with one Oh
two exceptions.
Mr.. Knights presented a resolution,
which was passed, respecting the decease
Of Capt. John Gilman, a director of the
road for the last eleven years-condollng
with his family and of regret on account
Of his removal by death.
Mr.. Colby Of Stanstead, called upon
by the president, made statement re-
speeding the prospect of the construction
Of the Massawippi road-an extension Of
the Pa>sumpsic to LenoxvilIe. The
100000, which the friends living on
the line are called upon to raise, Mr.. C.
stated was raised lacking $4,000, and
this he felt would shortly be made up.
Mr.. Colby also said that the right Of way
had been secured nearly the whole dis
lance.
Mr.. Chase offered a resolution favor.
in., and authorizing the directors of the
l'assumpsic road to lease the Massawippi
line, when completed The resolution
passed.
Gen. Adams stated that in his judg-
ment the completion Of the Massawippl
road would add to the profits of the Pas
sump,ic. The mining, numbering and
agricultural interests on the line required
the construction of the road. Col. Hen
eker, of Sherbrooke, favored the enter,
prise and for the reasons mainly, urged
by Gen Adams Judge kitredgc want
ed to know the expense Of the extension
to Lcnoxville, and the probable advant-
aces that might accrue from It's compile.
ton. President Reyes said the distance
from the terminus of the Passumpsic tC
nterscct with the Grand Trunk at Len.
| OANlllt, was - .!-llCS, anu the cOllSlIut'
ton expense had been estimated by en-.
gineerS. at between six and seven hun
bred thousand dollars in gold. Gentle.
men interested in the Passumpsic road
had pledged 100000 on condition that
the same amount should be raised by
people living on the line, and also grant.
ed or donated the right of way. a con.
dtion, in the charter allowed the issue o
bonds by the corporation. In view OF
these facts he thought the prospect was
promising
On motion Of Mr.. Weld II was voted
to authorize the directors to issue til,
notes of the corporation to the amour,
of 100000, with per cent coupon,
attached, to raise funds to pay the float
inc debt of the corporation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-08-02

Trouble in organizing the "Dominion
OF Canada has already appeared. Mr..
Cartier declines the honor of ''conpan-
ION Of the Bath. for the reason some
body has been titled above him, and the
French, embracing one fourth the popu-
lation Of the ''Dominion," have but one
member Of the seven honored by her
majesty. Mr.. Gait also declines the
honor Of {. b. Pray what is the honor
OF &c. b." , for similar reason. Evi-
IDENTITY spirit of jealousy has arisen thus
carly III the effort to organize the '.Do-
7ninion.