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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24
The LdnOiiIe Tditey Il. Il.

The Newsletter of last week presents
the report of Engineer ID. c. Linsley's
survey for railroad from a point in
West Danville, VT, down the valley of
Lamoille River to Georgia Station, on
the Vermont and Canada railroad.
The following are the material state
ments of the report
1.-The total length of the surveyed line
is 62 $4,000 miles, from which deduct
amount saved by substituting curves for
angles, and we have 62-12 miles as the
total distance.
Mr.. Bailey, Mr.. Linsley's assistant,
estimates the cost of the road at S27, 705
per mile, but at the same time expressing
the belief that careful location will de-
velope material deduction in the esti-
mates.
OF this l have no doubt, and it is en-
tirely safe in my judgment, to estimate
the entire cost OF the road, exclusive OF
land damages at S25, 900 per mile.
am ted that at some points in the
valley the citizens think more favorable
ground can be found for the construction
of road, than that over which the sur
vey passed. In many cases this is I'M
doubtedly the fact. But in considering
the route taken, and the resulting esti-
mates, it should be constantly borne in
mind that the main object of the survey
was not to ascertain the very best loca-
ton for a railroad through the valley,
but to demonstrate that Il practicable
and not too expensive route could be OBJ
tanned. True, in directing survey,
such ground is selected as appears to the
eve most favorable. But the most prac-
ticed eye is often at fault, and the fol-
lowing instruments point out errors IN
almost every mile. These errors To-
eating survey will correct.
In cost OF construction, and in cheap
ness and facility with which it can be
operated and kept in repair, few roads in
New England will compare favorably
with one built through the Lamoille Val
ley. At no point will a grade be re-
quired exceeding sixty feet per mile, and
no curve with less than one thousand
feet radius. Most of the curves viii
have radius exceeding two thousand
feet. More than sixty per cent of the
line is straight, and for nearly fifty miles
the average is less than 20 feet per mile.
Certainly. these conditions are much
more favorable than are usually obtain
ed in this country in mountainous dis.
tricts like New England.
Should the road be constructed, it.
prospects for business are certainly most
tlattering.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

THE TAX ON Wun>KEY.-It was no.
ticed last week that congress has amend
ed the revenue law 50 that whiskey can
not be Withdrawn from the bonded ware
house until the two dollars gallon t. <
has been paid. 1t is certainly to be
hoped that this amendment will check
mate the Immense frauds that have been
perpetrated upon the revenue the past
two years 1t is well known that while
there has been an ostenslble tax of TWO
dollars gallon on whiskcy, the whole
sale pliuu Of the article after the tax WAS
purported to be paid, has not averaged
two dollars per gallon. OF course, not
one gallon in thousand has ever paid
any tax. The following item from Mr..
Wells report explains this matter plain
ly if not satisfactorily:
"In the Eighth Collection District o.
New York there was, before the Internal
Revenue law went into operation in
1862, bat one distillery when the tax
OF twenty cents was imposed, some five
or six additional dlotilleries were starte |.
When at sixty cents, about one dozen
were in operation; but this number M
der the - tax increased to about fortv
Furthermore, the tax collected in ons
distillcry in this same district in one
month in 1864, under the sixty cent.
tax, was one-third more than WAS paid
IN the aggregate by thirty disiillcries il
the eight months succeeding November
+, 1901, when the tax was 81; or, il
other words, one dislillery in one month
in 1861 paid SIS, $40 at sixty cents pei
gallon, willie thirty ds,ilcrcs in eight
months of SlSG6-G7, paid at 81 per gal
ion only $33 ,664."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24
Editors ana Publishers Neeting.

The meeting Of the editors and pub
llshcrs of the state, held at Burlington.
FRIDAY evening. was devoted wholly to
business. All the daily papers, and fif-
teen ot the wceklics were represented
y constitution and bylaws were adopted
and signed by all present: and soon all
the publishers and job printers in the
state will have an opportunity of doing
The same. The committees on Job print
ING and advertising asked for more time
TO give these matters consideration. and
thee subjects were re-commitied to
item, with James IL. Mclean of Ru.-
land added to the job-printing commit
tee.
In annual meeting is to be held at
Newport the third Thursday In June
mex. and c. W. Willard was chosen es-
say Isl. and John Cain poet.
1t is 10 be hoped that every editor
publisher and .iob-printer in the state will
become members of this association.
We believe it will be of both pecunary
AMI social advantage for all to join it.
g. Gold Oh Tuesday, about 1879.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

TEAyEI~-Travel is light all over the
country, But few people 90 upon the
trains, or stop at the hotels. The res
SONS are obvious: business is dull every
where, money is tight, and then such
disasters as have shocked the country of
late, do not increase confidence in the
safety of travel by rail. No one takes
his life in lis hand and steps upon the
railroad train now unless he is obliged to.
The time Of riding in the cars for pleas
urc Is over for the present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

LIE |. =. SUPREME COURT. - The
following information, i'll reference to the
Supreme Court OF tine |. >, will correct
some prevalent mistakes. There are
at present, eight judges, who rank AS
follows:
Salmon p Chase, Ohio, Chief Justice,
SALARY $1,000.
Nathan Clifford, Maine, Associate jus
tice,
Samuel Nelson, New York, Associate
Justice.
Robert { Grier, Pennsylvania, Associate
Justice.
David Davis, Illinois, Associate JUS
uce.
Moan Swayne, DINO, Associate JUS
''ee'
''i!iuVi -h!''eF' iowa. Associate Jus
HCe'
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ouS''ce,
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

SHERIDAN's ENDORSEMENT OF GRANT.
A correspondent Of the Ohio State
Journal lately visited Gen. Sheridan,
and prints by permission report of his
talk. Some items in it are of interest,"
1.-The papers report you, general, as
having said that Grant was more radi
cal than yourself how do you make
that out ?" Il said so,'' returned the
general. "and prove it thus When
first took command of the fifth district,
Gen. Grant sent me an order to allow no
man to sit on jury who could not take
the 'iron-clad oath | mildly remonstrat-
ed against this, and wrote to the general
requesting modification OF the order, so
that all who might vote might also Sit
upon jury This he did accordingly,
and it was for this very radical order and
its modification to suit me that | said he
was more radical than myself The
oath referred to requires man to swear
that he never bore arms against, or ac-
knowlcdged allegience to the Southern
confederacy, or gave to the enemies of
the United States aid, comfort, or en-
enlargement. 1t l., therefore, called the
''iron-clad." But Sheridan found MANY
who could not take this oath, who had
been forced into rebellion, and who had
been clothed with the right of suffrage,
and to this class he very properly accord
ed a right to sit upon the jury.
''Is it your opinion, that Grant did all
he could to sustain you - "Undonbt-
edly,' was hi. reply. "Everything l did
was under direct order from him, or I'M
der his Endorsement and approval. To
fall out with me, therefore, was to fall
out with Grant himself"
"Will Grant certainly be a candidate
for president o. "Not by his own
choice" promptly returned Sheridan
''but if he accepts the nomination | be-
lieve lie will do so from motives of duty
to his friends and country, in the spirit
of sacrifice and patriotism, for which he
is so remarkably distinguished" "Will
the congressional policy of reconstruction
succeed ~ Another Whit at his pipe
and his answer was as ready as an old
time statesman. ''Of course it must sue
coed. It is to late to 90 backward. The
negro has been admitted to the ballot-box
and all the poweron earth can not keep it
from him now He has not only been
taught TO read, but to vote also. lie
can unlearn neither the one nor the other.
When he was mustered into the military
service as soldier, his right to vote was
decreed. In assuming the highest and
most solemn duty of the citizen-the de,
tense of his country-as soldier, all mi,
nor privileges and duties at once attach,
ell to him. He is therefore voter by
virtue of having become fighter, tax
payer, q citizen"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

Il Geo. Francis Train, one of Ameri-
cas- unaccountables, and who was pas
senger on the steamer Scotia, was arrest
Ct hy the English authorities on the ar
rival OF the vessel at Queenstown, on
charge OF being Il Fcnian. This was
nuts" for George, who Immediately
sent back over the cable the following
'ambasSadorial dispatch "Ilave Just
been arrested 10y the British government
Was seized on the Scotia Immediately
upon arrival out. Have told the Derby
cabinet that the American ultimatum is ::
Payment Of Alabama claims and release
OF American citizens, or war" Trains
arrest caused q momentary excitement
this side the water, but as soon as the
English found out who he was, he was
released. Train turns round now and
sue tie English government for 500,
900 damages, chow modcst.) 1t is said
that Train once occupied a debtors pris-
on in London, SO it Is not entirely new
to him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

Among the droll stories told of George
Francis Train is this. Mrs. Elicit, the
authoress, when in London some years
since, was astonished one day to get a
card from Mr. Train with his compIi-
ments, asking if he could do anything
for her. She replied that she wanted to
travel on the Continent, and would like
TO find A small party to go with. G. f.
Train Immediately advertised for a
''small patty to travel with Mrs Elicit
on the continent, and the poor woman
was actually alarmed at having several
infants sent to her residence - sssmall
party being the cockney for baby.
Blowing down the chimney is very
poor way OF extinguishing lamp. 1t
requires good degree of dexterity and
considerable amount of breath. 1t
should never be resorted to except the
object be to blow up the lamp. The
easiest way Of extinsuishi-g a lamp hap
pens 10 be the safest; turn the wick
down pretty low and give a slight puff
at the bottom of the chimney.
The sons of the late Bishop Hopkins
of Burlington are scattered widely about
the world. One is editor of the New
York Church Journal one is in South
America a third in San Francisco a
fourth is principal of the Vermont Epi.-
copal institute 3; fifth is well known
musician in New York sixth is in
New Orleans, and seventh clergyman
in Hannibal, Mo.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

IL One of our exchanges gets off an
occasional good laugh on congress, and
the way things are done at Washington,
One is, that under the existing law,
passed a year or two ago, if you let a
man Il house, and he starts without Your
knowledge or consent an Illicit distillery
III it. Your house and ground are liable
70 couliscatiol. We can think Of moth
IN which can we'll be compared to this
except the practice i'll which the Turkish
pa~h's at one time INDUCED, of making
people on whom they levied contribu-
lions pay Il tax, 10y way of compromising
them for the wear and tear of their teeth
III eating their tough meat.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

LIrrELL's LIVING AGE for January
Is b contains the Edinburgh address of
Rt. Hon. Robt. Lowe, NJ. p, on Uni
versity education, with the comments of
the Examiner thereon, and an appropos
article from Punch, etc. The number
for January 18th contains VIM. Chill
lingworth The Bramleigh's of Bishops
Folly, part ,, by Charles Lever; Gar
rick-A Managers End Slave Songs
of the United States; \ True Story of
the Yorkshire Coast The Pretty Wild
ow; Tristam's Natural History of the
Bible; Baby-Adoptiou; Long Voyages;
DIR. Campbell; kaagaroos; y Soul in
Prison, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24
JOB PRINTING.

Ue are adding to our Printing fa"titteS
from time to time. and intesG to Arrays be
prepared to do nearly all kinds Of JoO Prtnt-
ing, such Us Wedding, address and Business
Cards. Circulars. Bill Heads, Blanks, Re
cetpts. AUCTION Bills and Posters, IN good
style and at Jar prices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24
Destructive Fire in Rutland.

The Rutland Herald gives II very mi
mute account of the destructive fire which
consumed Cramton'S block and al accent
buildings i'll that city, early on SUNDAY
morning 1t broke ont in wooden
building in the rear of the block above
named, and the Herald saws there can
be n doubt of its being the result of the
carelessness. TO say the least, of four per
sons engaged in carousal in the work
shop of MIR. Gibson, who set fire to COM
buStiblc materials, which spreed rapidly,
and the parties escaped from the building
with scarcely any efforts to extinguish it,
and fled without giving an alarm. The
parties have been arrested, and ara in
Jail awaiting an examination. We copy
from the account of the fire :
"Thc alarm was given about 80
o'clock Yesterday morning, and upon the
arrival of the tircmen and citizens at the
scene Of the fire, it was wholly confined
to the workshop of Mr.. ellison, and the
prospects were for some time quite IA
vorable to the Quelling of the flames
without any very serious loss. But a
wooden platform and stairway which
stood between the shop and C:amton's
main building afforded IN easy means OF
communication for the fiery monster, and
while the tiremen, experimenting no dan
yer in other quarters, were still busy in
endcavorinG to hold the fire in check in
the building in which it originated, ii
had gained firm tooihold in the main
building and likewise communicated to
the building OF Mr. Bailey, which latter
being constructed of wood, afforded an
easy prey to the increasing flames, and
was quickly 4 heap of ruins.
Meanwhile, and almost impcrceptiblv
the fire had gained such headwav in
Cramton's block As to render the vigor-
Gus efforts of the tiremen and citizens to
stay It's progress futile; and though
streams of wafer was steadily poured up
on it, the attention of the occupants was
now turned chiefly to saving their goods,
but the building having no less than
twenty-five occupants, no little confusion
was experienced in removing its contents;
but thanks to the hearty aid of our citi-
zens bestowed on the occasion, the great
er portion of the merchandise of the ten
ants, ii we except that of Messrs. ellison
and Merriam, was removed before the fire
had reached it.
The loss on the buildings is estimated
at $4,000, and on goods very heavy
Cnltedy they will amount to about
500, 900, on which there is about that
sum in insurance, The fire department
ls complimented for its efficiency on the
occasion, although it was unfortunately
neutralized on account Of a scarcity of
water. 1t is anticipated that the block
will soon be restored and given finer and
enlarged proportions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

ly on, and promises the contamination of
our material national union, so long and
devoutly wished for, in 1870 fall the
worlds great undertakings could secure
such combination, we should hear lit
tie of delay and less of failure.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

esyIhc notorious Fernando Wood was
the ''head centre OF a little affair at
Washington the other day. During a
speech in the House on the reconsiruc-
ton bill. he uttered the following words:
a measure the most infamous of the
many infamous acts Of this infamous
Congress" lie was called to order and
compelled to sit down, and not allowed
to finish his speech. \ resolution of
ccn>ure was introduced, and Mr.. Wood
was brought before the bar of the House
and reprimanded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

MONTPELIER. - The Waterman has
been sold to Hon. Joseph Poland and his
son, Mr.. j. Monroe Poland, of this vii
lage. MIR. Walton has had long and
honorable service in the editorial corps
lie was veteran in the newspaper bust
ness, and by right of seniority held the
office OF President of the Editors and
Publishers Association. His retirement
from the business and duties of newspa-
per lite, caused, partly at least, by his
feeble health, occasioned a general ex-
preston of regret at the convention of
publishers recently held at Burlington
MIR. Walton leaves his paper, we urder-
stand, the first of March. The Messrs.
Poland who succeed TO the control of the
Waterman have energy, political know
ledge, and ability as writers. Mr.. Jo-
seph Roland was, many years ago, edl
tor OF the Freeman, and has therefore
editorial experience. The younger Mr.
Poland is graduate of the University
OF Vermont, and has his editorial rcputa-
ton yet to win, They will meet with
cordial welcome to their new field of
labor from the press Of the State.-Erye-
man,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

g. Among the many conflicting ru-
mors. il is very likely the public will
not get at the exact truth of the John
son, Stanton, Grant and Congress i'm
lrugIio. Nhcther the President really
intended to prevent Stanton from again
occupy ing the war office or not, now
makes little difference. Stanton is there,
and will remain until he gets ready to
rcsieu-thnS showing the President that
the tcmure-ot- office bill was reality and
can be enforced. 1t is bitter pill for
my policy" and very likely Mr.. Stanton
may take himself out OF the way now he
rs shown himself victor; still we do
not see why there is any necessity for
such action. as some Of the half-an'- {
papers continually affirm.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24
Fair Ground }Seefju0.

Alter tue adjournment of the County
Agricultural Society, on the 2lst Jan.
1868, the annual meeting of the Fair
Ground Company was holden. The
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-01-24

e4-rhc second trial OF John ii. Surratt
for completely in the plot to assassinate
President Lincoln, has been set for Feb
2llh, but few think all will be prepared
10 have il 90 ON then. One OF the prin-
cipal witnesses against Surratt is now
under indictment for manslaughter. Few
doubt Surratt's guilt, but not many
think h will ever be convicted.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-28
THE AMERICAN COOKING STOVE

This stove has again been awarded two first
premiums at our State Fair ct Buffalo, one for
coal and enc sor wood. We are now able to an
nounce the unparalleled reault of this stove hav-
Ing taken the first premium at the New York
Stale Fairs for the last consecutive years, not
withstanding it has been brought in competiti
with all the beet stoves made 10 the State, and
many .rom other States, and no.withsta ndDg the
PERSISTENT, combined and determined efforts Of
Its competitors to defeat IL. And its success is
no. alone confined to this State. On the 18th of
September it was awarded TWO frs. premiums in
she New Jersey State Fair, and has also been
awarded the frat premium at the Pennsylvania
State fair. and has never been exhibited at
State Fair and failed to take the first premium
and the premiums IL has taken at County Fairs
are too numerous TO mention. And these awards
are fully endorsed by the people throughout the
country. It's name has become a household
word from Maine to California, and from the
G1eat Lake to the Gulf of Mexico, and the de
mand has become go large tina. notwithstanding
our large and increased facilities for manufactur
ing. We are unable to supply the demand prompt
~. SHEAR, PACKARD & CO.,
Albany,N N. Y.
n9tf II. B. DICKSON Plymouth Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-28
An Ounce Of Preventive

II worth pound of cure. Fever and ague can
be prevented in all climates and in all coDstitn.
tons By the constant use Of Roback's Stomach
Bitters, and ofttimes the very worst cases have
been cured by their timely use. Persons living
In malarlous Districts should never be without
Ehsm. For szle by Brown Bros.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-28

Warehouse adjoining the ?. Fit. w. & c. Ry
freight house. Persons having prod uco 10 sell
wishing to buy any of the articles we have 20
sell, should lot fail TO see US before sellingo
buying elsewhere. l3-l2f
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-28
Farmers Take Notice,

Good and reliable farmers can be furnished
with any amount Of fax seed, on conditions
made known at our store. The raising of
flax seed is very remunerat:ve to farmers, and
it seems to be entirely ignored in this county
Those who may wish to engage in raising
the same should coll on us soon.
ao1 =. ~ /. NUSSBAUM & CO.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-28
INDIGESTION

II but another name for dyspepsia, and the parent
ofpaanyi ills. Roback's Stomach Bltters tax en- in
vine glass full Doses directly after each meal,
viii surely effect a perm anent cure. Do not
S.ks our word for il, but try them. Fos sale By
pFvwn Brv's Plymouth.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-28
EHEsGR& OF YGUTks.

gentleman who suffered for years froD nervou. De
bi.iiy premature decay. and the effects yor .hfi in
discretion WILL for the sake OF suffering humanity send
free to al who need IT, the recipe sad directions fer
making the simple remedy BY which he was cured -
Sufferers wishing toproht by the advertiser experience
can do so, by addressing in confidence, JOHN r.
DEN ~ Cedar st. New York Sevi
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-28

the pracuce
my appro
sphere, I
cases de
with a clear
various in
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-28

On and after Nay II, 1863, Trains win leave Stations
sily lsab5ahs eSeePted) follows TRAIN leaving
burgh at II 10 P NJ, leaves daily.1 wv
TRAINS GOING WEST
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-28

as out OF
p r 4 a { O
have In all
clined ; but
proof in
stances and
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-28

particularly in my family, of the usefulness OF.
DR.. Hollands German Bitters depart for once
from my usual course. TO express my full conviction
that for general debility IF the system and eSpe-
cidliy for Liver Complaint, IL S(s md rdiLdbs
preparation. In cases il may fail but usually,
doubt not. II will be very beneficial to those who
suffer from the above causes
Yours very respectfully,
J. II. KENNARD,
Eighth below Coates So