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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

WooL.-Some weeks ago, feeling a
conviction that some people had fallen
ipto Il serious error in disposing of their
sheep at the low prices then prevailing,
We advised our friends to abstain from
doing SO, We were quite sure, reason
ing from the facts within our knowledge,
and some of them we cited at the time,
a change in the price of wool was i'm
pending, We are only disappointed that
the change has come 50 soon. Within
ten days the price of wool has risen from
three TO five cents per pound, and we see
no reason why, save from temporary
glut OF the market, it will not remain at
the advance, and even command vet
higher prices. We still think sheep hus-
bandry will, in the future be found as
relnuneratlve as any other branch of bus
mess appertalnlug to agriculture, and,
indeed that those who adhere to it stead
lily will find it the best.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

FAMINE AT TIE SoUTH.-The best in
formation from the South represents
great restitution there, especially among
the freedmen of Mississippi and Arkan-
sas. 1t is supposed that Gen. Glllem,
assistant commissioner OF the treedmen's
bureau for the former state, will appear
At Washington about this time to present
the condition OF things to the president.
Gen. Ord thinks if provisions are not
speedily furnished for the suffering, the
ng-talkcd-about wal of races may be
feared. This restitution is brought about
by the general bankruptcy of the plant
ers, the lack of rain, and insufficient sup
ply Of corn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

e. We are indebted to Mr. j. II. Lake,
the interchangeable agent of Fairbanks
scales at Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a
copy of the Tribune published at that
place, in which there is some pretty tall
Dragging about the growth and prosperi-
ty and future prospects of Minneapolis.
From the exhibit made, it is shown that
with q population Of only twelve thou
sand, this city has expended over a
million and quarter of dollars the pa
year, in buildings and permanent i'm
proyements. 1t challenges any city of
less than twice the size to show as good
q record
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

Mr.. Dana and his associates of the
new republican daily paper in New
I ork. have bought up the Sun, the orig
mai penny paper of that city, and now
two cents, and will make that the basis
OF the enterprise. This gives them the
associated press news and makes their
venture a success at once. The price
paid for the Sun was $4,000.
AT an evening meeting recently Henry
Ward Beecher cautioned his hearers
against using or giving wine on New
Years day, if for no other reason, on &C
count OF the example, saying Il would
not for my life turn loose box of adj
ders in my parlor But what if should
do it, and then say to those who called
on me and were bitten, You should have
looked out"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

The elephant .-Romeo," NOW in win
Ter quarters at lIarboro, Montgomery
county, Pa, killed his keeper, William
Williams, Wednesday morning The e.
eplrant had been in an angry mood, and
WIS punished by Williams, who under
took to wash the animals face, when ne
turned upon him, dashed Inn TO the
ground. and thrus: his tuSk through his
body. Williams only lived an hour lie
belonged 10 London. 4. o., and leaves a
wife, but mo family.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

An Intelligent correspondent At tile
South SAYS that the terror oipubhe oPin-
ION in lettering white men from coming
forward in support DEMONSTRATION, can
hardly be understood At the North. lie
hlameS the Southern press for the ci.iei
agency in this pernicious ~ork- To ms
positive knowledge, some of the hitherto
most respected anI useful citizens Of No
bile have had their business completely
broken up and their families thrown into
social o>tracism. all because they had ia
ken open sides with tie Republican par
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

The dispatches from Europe state that
the Fenian excitement still continues in
England, and additional precautionary
measures against further outbreaks are
being constantly taken. The two men
arrested for completely in the Clerken-
well explosion have been charged with
murder hI the coroner's Jury who hives
tisaied the affair.
VICTIMS OF REBEL SITE. - The
Mcmphi. Post STATES that Rev. Ale1an-
der Me- ann. the colorei minister OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church, who was
shot by the rebel Kelly. near his home IN
Fayeite county, Tenn, has since died OF
his wounds When the Gaze ut the
murder OF Coroner Erickson. OF Somer-
vile. came up before the Grand jury OF
Fayet;e county. the rebel iurymen openly
said that Erickson MAS id Yankee.
and ought TO have been killed.
The trial Of the negro con<pirator and
rcyoluiiUnist, George shorter, II | mon
Springs. Ala. resulted in his conviction
ami sentence TO Jail for SIX months. On
Thursday might. however. Shorter broke
out OF Jail and escaped whether unaidei
or assisted hv negroes belonging 10 his
>o-c,ll!ed government Is unknown. The
neyne> generally were much inceasei
against him.
Lacheus Greeley. father of Horace
Greeley- died 1t WAYNE, Erie Go. y y,
on wednesday last.
DIR. l. Howard of New York has re
csived The Paris exposition medal for the
best ambulance
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27
Winthrop founqs Es.3t7

STATE OF VERMONT. 3 lu irhara
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

The CALEDONIAN this week comes to
most Of its readers midway between the
"Merry Christmas" and the "Happy
New Year." and it can consistently and
heartily extend both these greetings to
It's many friends and patrons.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

hearted, neglected and much abused wo-
men of Utah ito excite public feeling
in this behalf till the constitutional law
of the land which prohibits rolygamy
shall be enforced throughout tine entire
country
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27
JOB PRINTING.

We are adding to our Printing fao'lat!es
from time to time. and intend TO always oe
prepared to do nearly all kinds Of Jo6 fr'nt-
ing, such as Wedding. Address and Bns'nesS
Cards. Circulars. Bill Heads, Blanks, he
c<inss auction Bills and Posters. IN go0d
Npls and at TAR prices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27
asr If there has heretofore been an

ey If there has heretofore been any
question in the minds of any one as to
where Gen. Grant stands, and where his
sympathies are in the work Of reconstruc-
ton, his private note, published on first
page. J to President johnson, and which
has Just been made public, must dlspel
alI such doubts. 1t i. noble letter, and
raises the character of the General in the
estimation of the loyal masses.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

&c We stop the press C) to announce
10 our numerous readers that the Glare
mont Manufacturing Co." publish and
have on hand for the wholesale and re-
tail trade, the prettiest, fastest, most
unique, and largest, assortment Of Dia-
ries to be found in this Northern country.
That's all,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27
VlE ThGNS For lSj>--NrW Is .l.t
II H. I.IIsf
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

Dull TINES. - Many manufacturing
firms are stopping altogether, Others are
reducing their help, and thousands OF
mechanics and day laborers are out, or
nearly out, of employment. 1t is a hard
winter for Il large class OF men who just
live from hand to mouth" and never
think Of laying up few dollars for a
"rainy day"-and we believe this class
is growing larger every day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

GRANT Meeting IN BosToS.-The
Grant Demonstration in Boston Wednes-
day evening WAS regular old fashioned.
Cradle-of-Liberty affair Ii was four
Thousand gathering. Speeches by EN-
Congressman Rice, Hon. Thomas Rus
sell, Alpheus Hardy, Esq. George H.
Upton, Esq, AMI Others The Boston
Journal says The meeting indicated
the tone OF public opinion upon this sub
iect It furesllaiows the triumph of the
pariv with Gen. Grant as It's leader. and
ii fully accomplished the purpose tor
which il was held
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27
Silas Hsrpe, ; Estate

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27
nrEhn prnl,ahility /,

e1-rhe probability is that the tcne
mcnt house tire at New York last week
by which nine lives were lost, was in
cendiary. The coroncr's jury have found
a verdict to the effect that the fire wa:
set by Max Muller one Of the occupants,
and censurlng the owner OF the house,
Charlie. Hoffman, for not providing n
suitable means of escape. Muller has
been committed without bail.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

GIVE learn that b. +. Stanton, for
merly foreman in this Office, is making
arrangements TO commence a republican
newspaper at Lake Village, y. II. Mar
tin \. IIaincs,or Manchester, is to be as
sociated with him, and the first number
Of the paper is to appear first OF Janu
arv
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

STEVENS VS.. BROOKs.-While Thad.
Stevens supplementary reconstruction
bill was under consideration in the House
one day last week, Mr.. Brooks, of New
York, made one of his characteristic
speeches about the inferiority of the AZ
rican, and this being white mans gov
eminent. He said
''From the crown of his head to the
soul Of his foot he was a different crea-
ture. The very hair that crowned the
nesro's head was not hair-it was wool
II Laughter wool only, and not hair.
1t was elliptical in its form, and without
the medullary canal 20 be found in the
hair OF the white mans skull. His nose
was different. Laughter His teeth
were different the convoutions of the
brain were essentially different. Laugh
ter. The negro was not the equal nor
the brother of the white man, and under
no circumstances should the white man
60 into copartnership with him."
Although at the very threshold of the
grave, Mr.. Stevens had strength to reply:
''He said he had listened with great
pleasure to the speech of the gentleman
from New York, who tried to prove the
ialsity of that declaration of Scripture
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

Fourteen out of two hundred girls en-
ployed by a firm of dry goods dealers in
Boston were recently taken with the
small pox, all in one day. 1t is sup
posed the contagion was contained in
some imported goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

Courses like chickens always come
home 10 roost," says the proverb- The
earthquake which Secretary Seward re-
Gently purchased with the island Of ST
Thomas has got a. far north as Auburn.
where, on Wednesday morning, ''bulld-
ings were shaken TO their foundations"
DIR. Blackburn lives in history as The
importer of yellow fever for political
purposes; but bis genius never ventured
upon the importation of real living earth
auakes. York Tribune
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27
The MOrHlOHS.

tllat Wltlllll IL SllOrl Time the WnOlc cOuil-
try would demand of its legislators strin-
gent measures to prevent the pernlcious
results which false doctrine is sure to
bring. Credulity is a certain trait of
uneducated minds, and this same Gre
dulity is always accompanied 10y zeal
worthy of nobler aims. When you as
sail the doctrines Of the Prophet, the
lazy, indolent Turk become. the most
reckless, furious, and earnest OF man.
kind.
SO it Is with the race occupying the
Valley OF the Jordan not the Jordan
of Holy Writ, where John baptised, =
but the sluggish river west of the Rocky
Mountains, along whose banks live the
upholdcrs Of Brigham Young. The
country will readily confess that near
the Dead Sea Of America there
has long existed another Five Points"
of America and " st. Giles " of England.
This den of robbers, thieves, and scoun-
dreis, the government has never vet
broken up. Emigrant trains, III their
PASSAGE TO California, are frequently
robbed; and it is gravcly announced in
the newspapers that on such Il route the
Indians are at work But the Goods
and chattels that were borne in TIE
wagons OF the trains somehow find their
way into Utah, and no. untrequentlv
become the property of some pious old
saint, husband Of dozen wives, and
the father OF fifty children. Herds OF
cattle and hcr>es. which their owners
are driving to market. are found grazing
away in pastures Of Mormons, while
their owncrs are sleeping in their long
rest, cut down by the knife, or shot
with the bullet of some dcvout DANTE.
We think We are not e1,@gerating
when We call tie Mormors race OF
consummate traitors, without the frs,
tinge of LOYALTY in their hearts or love
towards the flag which gives them pro-
lection beneath lis ample folds, The
writer well rccollects OF seeing letter
written 10y one of these soul-iorsaken
creatures - 4 native of this country -
and written, too. when the clouds OF
civil war hung darkest in the horizon.
in which hc boosted that there was 10
community OF interest between the gov
eminent and the Nurmous - that the
government had Killed the greatest OF
Prophets. and lad II, claims upon the
followers of the martvr for support or
comfort, but, Oh the contrary. that the
Mormons owed the nation grudse
nv
obliteratc. and which they would mani
fest TO the world when the proper occa-
sion should require.
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es- We give elsewhere the prospectus
Of the Tribune for 1868. Besides being
a very readable document in itself, it ad-
vertlses the ablest paper in the land.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

TuE CmiIp BUENING CASE N CANA
An. New IoIK.-A iull investigation of
the child burning aiilir al Canaan. y.
y. in winch Il man named Brown and
hi> wife are charged with arson and muir
der in causing i little girl IL i, burned
10 death that they might realize 5000
INSURANCE on her lie. leaves no duub: rs
10 the quilt ot the parties. When the
body oil the child Vas found In the closet
after the lire. The closet door was found
locked. and II MAS discovered that the
child had been wrapped up in oombu>;i-
ble materials, in order that she might
surely be burned Ia death - il she was
not dead already from the effects oi laui-
anum. The women has made iull
Statement: OF her connection with III. al
fair She saws that before the house
WAS burned her husband told her she
could 20 To- the hotel and he would meet
her there. The hotel was about two
miles distant lie then did the bus;ns,s.
the iirIng OF the building and what iol-
flowed. She admits that the child WAS
not Browns, but was obtained in Dav-
ton, OHIO. 1t WAS the child. the detect
ives suppose. of a woman who had done
washin. for Brown and his wife.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27
Gen. Hancock and his Presiden-
tidi Prospects.

1t is evident enough that the demo-
cratS are nursing Gen. Hancock Tor a
presidential candidate. and that the pres
ident's message praising him was part
of the scheme. The democratic papers
respond promptly, and fall at once to
denying vociieroIsly that Gen. Hancock
WAS member of the military court that
tried and hung Mrs. Surriit and the
other assassination conspiritors and
having settled his position negatively,
will be making up his record now, we
suppose, for any positive claims he may
possess TO tie gratitude of the demo-
cratic party. The Bl;.irS are i'll the
movement. OF course, and it Is asserted
that the xdherents of both Pendleton
and Seymour will unite Oh Hancock,
while the latter will not 20 for Gen.
Dix any way. Another story is that
Mr. Johnson has taken up Hancock As a
snub to Psndleton. Seymour AMI other
aspiran!s for the democratic presidential
nomination who ignored Johnson in the
late political clnvasSeS. There are some
discrepancies in these statements, il i
true. but it Is the business of the parties
interested to settle them, not OURS
Meanwhile, "a We have the president
estimate Of Gen. IIancuck's course In
Louisiana. it is interesting 10 have that
of witness on the spot. also. This Is
found in a sharp letter from J. r. &.
Piikin 10 Gen, Hancock, declining the
appointment of secretary Of stale OF
Louisiana, lie accuses Gen. Hancock
Of surrendsring to the rebels. declares
that the party - which impatienily seeks
to render loyalty again = discreiit and
4 peril, may reasonably conii.le lis
schemes TO him whose cnriable disiinc-
ton is to BE- the only one of the five DIS
trict commanders that can discover more
force in mad within of a president, than
in a solemn decree ut Congress, AMI
winds up as follows
nut sHillc one Illus. NoJn tuIt>L HIS
feet into the presidents shoes, AMI your
evident willingness, general, - TO be
persuaded by Democratic nomination
excitc> les, solicitudc for the nation than
for yourself.
Til .ushts tendia. to .ai:i;ioa, they % pl,,
Unlike wOnicr--
To the American people, however,
belongs the uniform upon your back, and
! cannot believe they contemplated Thai
ii WAS 10 he used through this district
simply for the purpose of political can
ra>s. with ils pockets di>tenied with In,
summaries of .IohnSonian speeches. col
/ lated in advance at the White House
and Issued here rs general orders.
Should YOU so tar prosper in YOUR ven
iure a> To attain the nomination sought.
| have hu; 10 wish You ~ marked a sue
cess d. was enjoyed one wear ago by
your patron. and promise that our col.
ored people, IL whom YOU have =
Warmly commended Yourself, will Dc
their utmost 10 assist that success
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27
PROSPECTUS FOR 1855
Of
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-12-27

At Ills OLD TRICk>.-Andrew John
son i cunning '.crn>s-ruads politician =
AMI lie i doubtless iubilant Tonight over
hi having vutiianhcl Congress on the re-
moyal Of it.al distinctions Of color in
thi> District. In .Iuly laSg. when Con
-rc>> passed a bill striking tn, word
white" from all the laws OF the Dis
trict. Mr. Johnson retained ii until after
the close e.: the session ami ii WAS LOST
At the COMMENCEMENT OF the present
Session the Til was again passed. and
the lre>l'!eni'> friends promised speedy
action on il l,v him, Dav after dav las
the veto been promised. and il MS -
confidently expected to-,!ay that Il large
number OF the members had made their
preparations II leave. Mr. johnson
iinrlinG that Congress would not prolons
IL SESSION. airyillv ayailel himself OF ;h,
chance 10 a1aln pocket the bill. He
has. however. only behaved action and
CAUSED unnecessary expense, for Congress
viii certainly PASS the ill a third lime.
ani when il has been vetoed will enact 1t
hy large maiuriiv-Ptfi,z. N .Ivu7s,,.