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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09
Dana as Butler.

Hon. Richard ii. Dana has boon nom
mated for congress in Massachusetts, by
those who bolt Gen. Butler The pros
poet now is that Butler will need all his
adroitness TO keep his place. The
Springfield Republican says of this mat
ter: "The nomination of Mr.. Dana
against Gen. Butler, and his acceptance,
give the contest in the Essex District
character which the heretofore morgan
lied and aimless opposition to Butler did
not have. The issue is now sharply
presented, between an honest and honor
able man, 4 lifelong republican, the
friend OF freedom in every crisis, and an
other person, who sticks at nothing,
however base, that can serve his purpose.
Gen. Butler was well described yester-
day Ivy Mr.. Abbott as 'self-willed, arro-
giant, head>trong, dnminecring, of violent
temper and bitter hatred, inractab.c, in
cohcl!lalory hlo governing passion seems
to be either TO rule or ruin-a :iicnd il
you submit, an enemy if you resist he
is persistent, unyielding. bold, bent upon
his own way at all hazards, artful, adroit,
in private life not without generous
qualities, but in public life knowing no
scruples; OF great abilities; not troubled
with modes,y, devoid of moral sensibili-
lies of keen wit, but abusive and vio-
lent IN speech and diction, with his fac
ullles all sharpened and acute. Such
Is the man IN whom the republican lead
ers all over the country DO not confide:
in whom the independent electors of the
fifth district ought not to confde."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09
Revolution in Spain.

The revolution in Spain has proved
more successful than was at first autici-
pated, and it is rumored that a republic
has been proclaimed at Madrid. The
queen has sought refuge in France, and in
every encounter between the forces of the
insurgents and the government troops,
the former have been victorious. An
official notification was received at the
Stale department on Thursday, from
United States Minister Hale, saying that
the Spanish monarchy has ceased TO ex-
list, and that Il provisional government
has been organized, The matter is caus-
ing some talk in diplomatic circles, and
It is dc, med certain that the United
States viii take early occasion TO recog-
nize the provisional junta as the de facto
government of Ssain. There would he
poetical justice in such Il recognition,
since the Spanish Bourbons We're the
readest of European sovereigns to show
Their sympathy with the detunct rebel
confederacy.
The Spanish revolution which is at
tracing attention just now, is said to be
the result of union of the constitutional,
moderate and liberal parties in that
country 10 overthrow the reigning dynas-
~. The church sides with the queen.
The fleet aids the revoluIionists because
the sailors are unpaid, and the revolt OF
"A large portion Of the army is in conse-
quence of Indignation at the tavorite gen
erals. The Prince of Asturias, in whose
favor the queen is asked to abdicale, is
but eleven years old, and would necesSa-
rilv b. under "A regency for a few years.
The French predict the failure Of the
revolution. Will. il is thought in Eng
land that ii will succeed.
On Saturday, Marshal Serrano, ac-
rompanicd 10y seven generals of the ar
my catered Madrid in triumph. Great
preparations had been made for their re-
ccpIion, and the streets and public build
ings were superbly decorated. Large
crowds of citizens lined the streets, and
the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Mar
ehal Serrano made IN address to the null
titadc, and announced the formation OF
the new government. with Marshal Ser
rano for president and Marshal Esparten
Is prime minister.
Queen Isabella has issued a protest
against the revolution in Spain. Tue
document argues that force has been used
by the rebels TO dispose the throne of
SPAN, aud declares the act OF a Junta es-
tabished 10y the revoIutionists not bind
mg upon the people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

ssr Reports of outbreaks between the
blacks and whites south-between Union
men and rebeis,-multiply. The nomi
nation of Seymour inspired new hope
into the "lost cause" AMI murders and
riots are of daily occurrence. II. II.
Steele, Esq, Of New Orleans, brother
of Judge Steele Of this place. sends a
copy of the \. O. Republican TO the
Newport Express in which is this item :;
"A democrat stated in a city railroad
car this morning that if there should be
Il collision or riot in New Orleans he was
in favor OF killing every white republican
in the city
Mr.. Steele writes: Il have heard
this statement made dozen times to-
day. We are going TO have bloody times
here. The same paper contains an ac-
count of mob in New Orleans. a
procession com posed of several republican
organizations was marching through the
senralion to the Warmoth Guards, on
the nignt of the 22J. They were fired
upon from several points, but very forlu-
narely only one man was killed and sew
eral slightly wounded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

LATER. Dung Welcome was bound
up for trial at the county court, the ex-
animation showing pretty strong case
against him. The Free Press saws
"The young man who was brought
from Ilinesburgh and lodged in Burling-
ton Jail last night, may not be the muir
defer OF Mr.. Rus>ell-that can only be
will he generally agreed that there are
suspicious circumstances enough in the
case to warrant the holding him for trial
He had just barely escaped sentence for
Il felony, 10y disagreement of the jury,
and owed 500 to his lawyer which he
was going TO get somehow. He was
hanging round the vicinity, in an ire
sponsible way. sleeping in barns. His
appearance and clothing correspond 10
the description of the man seen on Sal
urday near the scene OF the crime. Hi
ooot corresponds 10 SoIlc eNiei' Win tuG
tracks ot The mur Iercr and r"bber. H
appeared Sun'iay night al Essex juno
Ion. giving a name other than his own.
His story of his whereabouts is contra
dictory in Sc era! particulars, and there
are spots, apparently Of blood, on his
coat and shirt Yet, it is possible that
all these circumstances may be made
consistent with his innocence. The long
ing for justice should not make us de-
mand a victim without clear proof of
guilt; but it Is inevitable that under the
circumstances, suspicion should be strong
ly roused There can be no trial till the
next term of the county court i'll April"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

e. They have a pleasant way of deal
ing with Tnited States soldiers IN Texas.
Unfortunately perhaps for the country,
they didn't see very many OF them dur
ing the war: and it now seems to the
Texans that the proper thing to do with
soldiers presumlng to interfere with their
little diversions with the negroes is TO put
them in jail. 4 Frcedmen'S bureau
agent there. who lately undertook to pro
tect some negroes from a mob by the aid
of the soldiers under his command, has
since concluded TO come north. lie and
his soldiers were both put in Jail, and
they only owed their delrverancc TO the
fact that 4 considerable body of cavalry
passing that way, happened to hear OF
their Observation-Disclosures.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

A destructive fire occurred in Brook
lyn, last week, by which two large
United States bonded warehouses were
destroyed with nearly all their contents.
The total loss was about one million dol
lars.
John r. Young of the New York Tri-
bune is decidedly in luck An uncle in
the. East Indies whom he never saw and
seldom heard Of has been SO good as to
die and leave him half million dollars.
The republicans Of the fifth congress-
ional district of Massachusetts at con-
vention held at Salem on Monday nom
mated Hon. Benjamin f. Butler for re-
election to Congress.
The latest returns from the recent
Maine election give Governor Chamber
lain majority of POL
A dispatch from Little Rock, Ark. =,
says Capt. Simson Mason, president of
the board OF registration of Fuller coun-
ty, AK, was assassina.ed on the 10Th
inst. 10y members Of the ku Klux Khan
One mgr" in Lewisburg, and three in
Columbia county. Ark, have been kill
ed. recently, and several churches burned
by tie Khan.
Says paper in Pennsylvania when
ever a Democrat sets up the claim that
Seymour was loyal during the war ask
him who made it necessary to withdraw
an army from the front to suppress his
riots in the rear
The New Orleans Republican says;
1--WE asked an Old resident if he saw the
Democratic celebration OIL Saturday eve
ming. He replied, i saw a long process
ion OF General Grants paroled soldiers
is that what you refer to-
Encouragement for the democracy!
A recent canvass of the Auburn state
prison showed the convicts to stand 666
for Seymour and "A for Grant.
elias your husband got naturalized?''
inquired an energetic Second Warder of
a robust female "of IIihernian extrac-
tion,'' a few days ago. "Got natural
eyes?" was the response, in an indignant
tone, Eyes be CORY, and natural lathe,
too?"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

The Florence sewing machine com
pany and Mesers Grover & Baker, with
a hearty appreciation of the value OF
Mount HoIyoke seminary TO the world,
have each donated to that institution one
of heir elegant sewing machines, Messrs.
IIallett Il Davis of Boston, also with
their accustomed liberality, have placed
in the seminary nall one of their superb
or grand pianoes valued ut $3.50 at a
price much less than cost. We are glad
to notice these kindly donations to SEM
mary of which Massachusetts, may well
he proud.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09
ezy Connecticut heels INTO line. y

~" Connecticut heels INTO line. At
the town elections Monday the republi
cans gained handsomely in some of the
larger places. In New Haven, where
tie New York Irishmen came up to vote
for English by the boat load, the repub-
licans have reduced the democratic ma
.jority from 2,250 to Ola gain Of !, :
33G in that one city. Official returns
from $40 towns foot up: Republican
So, democrats 81, divided 6. OF these
the republicans gain 10, and the demo-
Gratis 3 from last year. We believe thi,
ensures Connecticut for Grant nexl
month
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

E9- Mr.. Geo. ID. Prentice, SO long the
able democratic editor OF the Louisville
Journal, has recently been discharged
from its management by the owners of
the paper. Although his family and
friends were active secessioni>ts, the old
veteran remained true to the Union, and
did yeoman service i'll helping TO make
Kentucky keep her neutral position
For this he ha- never been forgiven, and
the public sentiment of his state. enliv-
ened by their recent election, could no
'.ug.r rriog, ,ha hr should conduct =,
sheet ms energy and wit had created
The Tribune well says, ''he carries out
Of the Office all the LOYALTY and most OF
the brains OF the concern
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

THE Ro>E.-The Early Rose potatoes
have a peculiar roseate hue this autumn,
and many Staid, careful man owns up
with pride investments in these fancy
stocks. The register L deeds in this
county is one of those lucky men. One
pound of seed has yielded him 100 lbs
in return, and that, with only such cul-
ture as was given other potatoes near
them. Two eyes of potato. probably
weighing but little more than an ounce,
p amred IN one hill, yie!led II pounds
\. ID. Park- of Russell had l04 pounds
from one pound: and William Smith OF
West Springfield had 90 pounds from
one pound. The are all large yields
but potatoes of all kinds have done better
than u>u'u in This vicinity.-SwmGtejd
ReDuJHca', Sept, 20.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

FOURTEEN PERSONS BURNED TO
DEArH.-The propeller Perseverance,
Capt. John Fitzgibbons, of the Welland
railway line, took fire on Lake Ontario,
fifteen miles off Pultneyville, n. Y,
about two o'clock Tuesday morning, and
was burned to the waters edge. The
fire was first discovered by the engineer,
who showed it to the first mate, he being
then on the watch, and almost before
they could realize the appalling fact the
propeller was completely enveloped in
flames. Two Of her boats were on fire
before they could be reached, but the
third was launched and put off with the
two mates, two men and boy. There
were nineteen persons aboard, fourteen
of whom, including the captain, persisted
IN the flames
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

The VERMONT BIBLE SOCIETY
The Vermont Bible Society will hold its
Forty-sixth Anniversary, at Montpelier
on Wednesday, the 18th of October next.
The Directors will meet at the Grand
Jury room, in the Court House, at ten
o'clock A. NJ. Annual business meeting OF
the Society at the same at two p. M. The
public service will be held at the Repre-
sentatives' Hall, at seven p NJ.
The Rev. Jesse +. Peck, ID. ID. of AL
bany, n, Y, will deliver the address.
All persons having money for the Soci-
ETY. are requested to forward it immedi-
ately to John A. Page, Treasurer, Mont
pelier.
WM. II. GILBERT, Secretary.
Norwich, Sept. 30, S6S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

Lieut.. Frederick Bcechcr, who was
killed III Col. Fur-ytn', light with he
IAdians on the upper Republican river,
ia krnst-. was - years old. liz was Il
son If R,r. Charles BrccLrr al George
town. VI =. and nephew of R.v. Henry
Ward B,rchcr He graduated at Bow
dylu college, Maine. and Immediately en-
tered the service of his country a SER
.cln. IN company Il, 10th Maine volun-
rcerS. Subsequently lac WAS promoted to
Ne second lieutenant and first lieutenant
respectively. lie was twice severely
woundcd-at frederick, burg, Dec. Is,
1862, and At Gettysburg, july |, 1868.
The last time wounded he was even then
suffering from the old wound, but could
not he persuaded to remain away from
has command. The severe nature OF his
wounds nccesslIa,cd his transfer To the
veteran reserve corps, i'll which he served
A. lieutenant until commissioned IN the
regular army by President Lincoln in
1860. He served with distinction after
his appointment in the 9th cavalry. He
had just been ordered 10 duty in the sig
nal Office, but was killed ere he could
obey the order.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09
COpperhedds as. Gotta.

~ ropperheadi-m goes down. green
,ach> :, up. I poa tiie nomination Of
Seymour and Blair, gold advanced in
New York 10 ll9 and 100. The result
of the Vermont election put il down to
lIG. and since the Maine election it ha.
gradually fallen TO lil4 Thus, a. the
peopI" see SyInour's prospects declining,
-rrenhacAs advance. and the credit OF the
United States IN London improves. Bus
%, - men are also in better spirits. There
"a been II markell Improvement ornc" the
Naine election. From these ttct, the
rtitci "i Grants election upon III" hu-i-
Hess oi zoe country and the crc,lt OF the
sn,cr"m ii; may De inlerre,!.-tlnc -,
JoumJi
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09
REyNIoN OF VERMONT OFFICERS.

RECNIOS OF VERMONT OFFICERs.-
The fifth annual reunion of the officers of
the Vermont regiments during the
war will be held at Montpelier on
Thursday, October p, for the election
of officers and to .'atford an opportunity
to renew through social intercourse, the
ties of friendship formed in the field TO
draw a renewed inspiration and renewed
courage for the work yet before us from
the touch Of a comrades elbow, and the
sight of the shot-rent standards under
which we fought, and so many Of our
heroes fell and to keep green and sa-
cred in our hearts the memories of the
five thousand who gave their lives Tor
the cause"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

The principal political demonstration
during the week las been the grand con-
Nention OF soldiers and sailors ut phila-
drIphia, on Thursday and Friday. Large
delegations were present from nearly
every state in the Union. Massachusetts
furnishing about one thousand. The
lily Va crowded anl several immense
professions 10y dly.n well rs at night,
ls-cd through the s.rceis Many elo-
qucnt speeches were made and the dem
unslra.un WAS the most successful that
has been made during the campaign.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

Senator Wilson. in speech at Phila-
dclphia. said The men who rode To-
Gettysburg and broke the advancing col
umnS OF Lee, have right to live where
they please. They may take their KNAPP
sack or their carpct-haG with them. If
Wade Hampton don't Ike their carpet
bag. if South Carolina ia not large
enough to hold Wade Hampton and their
carPet-bas. then Wade Hampton must
get out of South Carolina. If anybody
has got 10 leave any of the states, it
must be the unrrpcntant traitor"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

S9-The Anne lean board of commits
sionrr> for foreign missions commenced
lis fiiry-nn'h anniversary at Norwich,
c., Tuesday, BY the report of thu
treasurer we notice that Vermont gained
the greatest per cent. (36), in donations
the past year of any of the New England
states, and there only three states in the
Union that exceeded it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09
and Is. Mr.. Moody of Chicago, Prof.
Hungerford of Burlington, and others
will be present.
Notes OF the Fair.

1t would Lave been remarkable II
everything was as it should be in the
hurried report Of our fair made last week
The secretaries overlooked page of pre-
niums. " hich We insert below:
Best tub maple sugar A j Ran
dali Danviile -
I'd do SO
Best tub unrefined sugar f A
Parks Waterford IS
Sd Thos Mason do 50
Best box honey Abel Stone so
ID Mrs j G Varnum Danvile 25
Best specimen white bread Miss
Mary Smith so
I'd Mrs DIR Brooks 20
Best specimen graham bread Mrs
DIR Brooks 80
Best Indian bread Miss Mary J
Cushman so
I'd Mrs l. Hastings %
Best lot pastry Mrs + Mason Wat'd so
I'd do -25
Best specimen preserves Mrs Ellen
Bacon 0O
ID Mrs j y Osrrander %
Best Specimen pickles Miss d II
Ropes so
I'd Mrs a J Wilder Barnet %
In the notice of oxen, the pair of large
Twin cattle were credited to Mr.. Rich
ardson, when it should have been Rich
ardson Graves, of Concord.
The Caledonian last week was issued
too early to give the result of the pro-
ceedings of the last day of the fair. Thi-
was the day given, principally, to trials
of speed for premiums for the best trot-
ting by horses owned in, as well as with
out the county.
Glass l. Premiums of $50, S25 and
Sl5. There were eight entries. No
horses that had beaten in $50 were al
lowed 10 trot. Brown gelding, Titan,
entered BY II. G. keyes of Concord, n.
II. and Nellie Baker entered by VIM.
Farwel, of Barre, VT, We're ruled out
by the judges, both having trotted in less
than $50. Fillmore, owned by ). W.
Jones, of Mortified Goddess, by ii.
p. Allen; Canada Boy, by Charles
Holmes of Stanstead Yankee Doodle,
hv l. n Richardson of Waterford ::
Brown Horse. bv W. +. Peck of ST
Blake Mare. Julietla. hv
Geo. NJ Stevens Of Lancaster. \. ILL.,;
.Johnu, S,.hmoLcr. bv Geo. IIilliard of
! ,,prsstcr. y. H.. stared .Johnnv
Sc, m.ker WAS di,tanced for running.
and Coolies, was withdrawn after the
first trial Trial hest three in five.
Fl lmyre won IN, $50 premium in , .53.
} jll 254@. C,pod, Bow the ID.
a in,,uo tw, bea;s in PSI and 25l1:
md Julierta tl,e Sd iu25il.
Glass; For nr.m;ums of $50 -.
,.-5 ands25 Besttwo IN three. Geo.
n Stevens of J,nc,s:er entered the
u ,nviIio R,v. II g K.ves of Concord
y II L...en.cr Girl. II Rrock B.,s-
ron. Snrrel Dan: IL IL T,vnshcnd.
Lutleton. Gen. Knox. .Jr. The Mes,en-
Ger Cir, and Gen. Knox were di,tanced
, H. -, ,1 Sl no,, ,,,,, :;
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

To BE BUILr-We learn from good
authority that work is to commence at
once on the Massawippi road, the con-
nection of the Passumpsic with the
Grand Trunk. 1t is designed to put a
large gang of hands at both ends as well
as near the centre Of the route, and to
prosecute the work as rapidly as posi-
ble.-Nepport Express.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

Y. NJ {. A.-The committee who
have the matter in hand, have issued
a circular inviting all evangelical pastors
and Christians to attend the state con-
vention Of Young Mems Christian asso-
citations at Brattleboro, October ID, IA
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

STILL ANOTHER Francis Mcdonald,
a stone mason by trade, and drunken
fellow, murdered his wife at Alburgh
Springs, last Friday night He made
his way across the line to Canada, and
was arrested at Clarenceville on Sunday,
where he is held in custody, awaiting his
return under the extradition treaty.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

CAMP MEErINGs.-H. F. Forrest of
Bradford writes to the Chronicle, max
ing some explanations respecting Sunday
trains to camp meetings, and closes as
follows: eve disapprove of Sunday
trains and to avoid giving occasion for
them shall probably not continue our
camp meetings over the Sabbath hereaf-
ter"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

COLLAPSE OF ANOTHER SwINDIING
GIFT Wheeler Louis and f.
J. Todd, together with Il lot of stationery
and envelopes. the Latter addressed TO
parties in the counir;, were arrested and
seized by the police of New York city,
yesterday. They comprise the gitt
swindling concern known as w. J.
Wheeler x Co. They were sent to Jail
in default of $1,000 bail.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

TREASON MADE ODIoUs. - Gen.
Sickles sad in recent speech:
But only one thing yet has been done
to make treason odious-it has been re-
ceivcd into Tammany Hall, and covered
with the mantle of the democracy
Laughter and applause.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09
O1icidt Order to Mask the Bat
fPrIeS.

ezs- Pirate m'rce> Prom orr most siren
nous friends ut Ire 'orM request that ,re
Il uid protest ~ ",Gt III mqrmlem erpres-
$ rs ttd art2 ~cr / some southern speakers
sqc" tie 0d oIlrmem Of tie national demo
c-ntc colre.:loA. Ch0.kest.m .NercmY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

Robert Lincoln, eldest son of the late
President Lincoln, was married by Bish-
OPP Simpson, at Washington, to Miss
Nellie Harlan, only daughter of Senator
Harlan.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09

t. The State Lei ll!uro meets to-
dty. lmc important ina.;cr coming be
fore Ills body Is the election Of l. :.
senator ior six wears from the 18th OF
Iiarch next. We prsnme, and hope,
: u.lor Edmuud> viii be ,lcctcd to tia
o:.ice without opp">.ii,m We shall On
d,a>or to keep our readers posted iron"
Montpelier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-10-09
VCTORY LAND SALE.

The @on--esiteH' prop-ieto-s ~ 'a-
il the county OF Esz,.N . 20 e. .r.rl. ...'- ...
4r s,es,d by sii WI With n ,r
H. dat. rem in either in ui,I-.. |..
the 70 lowing .z,.!1. 1 nus i'd .-.