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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-04-24

has been solicited has signed the contract
OF aSsemt-ther+ov exhibiting more public
-rirjt than some men &C."
ADDISON COUNTY.
Mrs. \. W. Allen, OF vergennes. was
painfully burned last week by the mis-
taken application OF vitrol instead OF pain
killer Tor Il lame back.
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
Prof. Joseph Perkins has resigned the
chair Of obstetrics in the medical depart
myut Of the University OF Vermont, al
Burlington. and is succeeded by Dr. L. ).
Duustcr. clitor OF the New York Medical
Journal.
Gen. Stannard OF Burlington has issued
call t" the soldiers and sailors living in
Vermont t" meet ut Montpelier. on April
=. ana choose 20 delegates to Il national
convention OF defenders of the Union. call
ed to Chicago, May 10. to express them
selves on the state OF the country.
In the contest between Rutland and Bur
,lngton for the location OF this years state
fair. Burlington gained the day. The
grounds are to be retitted for about $1,000
During the absence from home Of Rev.
\. >. Cooper of Milton last week. with his
family. some one entered his house with
false keys, and stole several promissory
notes. amounting to over Sl700. and GER
tficate OF deposit for $1,000. Nothing else
in the house was stolen and nothing dis
Il.
had knowledge of Mr.. Cooper's having the
property in the house, and where it was
placed.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
! The following incidents of a sprightly
old man are taken from the St. Adams
Messenger: Mr.. John Conner, OF st. Al
bans Bay, one of the ''old Settlers i'll this
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
OVERLOOKED!

In the Radical Sanhedrim which held its
session at Clarksburg last week, the poll
ticians of the Eastern panhandle were, en-
tircly ignored, and the voracious West was
corged with nominations that are to come be-
fore the radicals here for ratification. We
are little surprised at this result, as the
flourish OF trumpets in bchalf,of certain Cub
irrational and Congressional aspirants, had
led us to believe that the controverted coun~
ties of Berkeley aud Jefferson would be hon
ored with the nominations of one or both of
the candidates for these distinguished posi-
tions. Our reckoning has been at fault, and
we are forced to confess that henceforth we
shall not put our trust in party conventions.
With less solemnity than attends q burial
at sea, the aimable KITCHEN has been laid on
which know him now vii. soon know him no
more forever. His marked ability as repre-
sentative, his distinguished services to the
party, and his oath of undying allegiance to
the Southern Confederacy, were all impotent
to save him from that martyrdom that had
been decrced, and the execution of which
swas so summary and complete at Clarksburs.
Kitchen will now retire, and his place will be
filed by an aspirant from Preston county,
whose name is MCGREw. We have no
knowledge of the nominee, his name never
having saluted our ears until we were told
that he was likely to become the next Repre-
sentative in Congress from this Distrlct.-
Some ardent admirer of Joe. Chapline had
suggested his name for the position, but the
Convention wisely concluded not to shoulder
such mass of corruption, and left the gentle
man to enjoy his senatorial honors and rapidly
decaying law practice. We have no tears of
sympathy to shed over this action of the
Convention, for we were never fully convinced
that Joe ought to be sent to Congress.
The Gulscrnatorial nomination did not drop
upon Col. SGuLEx Of this county, as some
persons supposed it would. Instead Of Jeffer-
son, Wovd county has the honor Of furnish
ing a candidate for Boreman's slippers.
WILLIAM STEVENSON, full>blooded radical
aud lately President of the Senate of West
Virginia, was deemed by the ClarksburgGOn-
vcntion, the most appropriate party upon
whom to confer the Gubernatorial robes. We
presume We shall have his biography in due
season, and then we shall be able to tell our
readers more about him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
Sorrows of an Old Union Man.

Joseph Segar, an old Union man who was
elected United States Senator with Under
wood, having recently been urged to am
nOurce himself for Congress. comes oat in
long letter, from which We extract the fol-
lowing:
"Your. partiality, my dear sir, much mis-
leads you. My election to Congress is next
to an impossibility. My peculiar Union an
tecedents and history are of no avail now.
We whose bodies are SCARED over with
wounds received in fighting the battles of the
Union, are superseded BY eleventh hour men
and fragrant odrenturerS from abroad
The carpet>baggers, alias ''vagrant adven-
turers from abroad" are in the ascendant.
Thut.is SO, Mr.. segar. Like the grsns
spirit of John Brown, they are marching on. A."
treading down remorselessly the battle SCARED
veterans of the Union cause in Virginia
We commend poor segar tothe consideration
of "Gov" Wells, who is doubtless one of
"the vagrant adventures from abroad al
luded to.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
Radical Leaders of 1860 and 1868.

a moments glance at the present situation
of the Radical party will serve to show the
contrast between its condition in 1851 and
1868. Among the conspicuous members Of
the Radical Convention of 1860 were such as
Francis p Blair, VIM. VI. Evarts and host
of others embodying the talent and respecta-
bility of the Convention-a majority OF whom
are now ranked among the most decided op-
ponents of the Radicals. In the Chicago
Convention of that year there were four
prominent candidates for the Presidential
mnation-Lincoln, Seward, Chase and
Dates. The last act of Lincoln S life was to
originate the policy of johnson Bates nban-
doned the present Radical organization before
Lincoln died Seward is an enemy of Radl-
calism, and if there is one man in the U. S.
whom the Radicals of to day hate more Bit
terly than Andrew johnson, that man is SAL
mon P. Chase, and TrumbulI, and Fessen-
den. and Grimes, and Doolittle, and Dixon,
and Stanbery and host of other names we're
in the ranks of the Republicans. Now, they
are either acting openly with the Democracy,
or are read out of the Radical party. Nor is
this all that is noticeable. While the states
men of the party have abandoned Ra9icalisin,
the vicious and treacherouS elements of the
Democratic party have eutered its fold. The
party which became too corrupt for Chase
and DooIittle, Bates and Evarts; has domon-
strated its affinity for Butler and Logan, Stan
ton and Dan. Sickles. The leaders of the
Radical party to-day were clamorous for Sc
cesson in 1862 and justified the Southern
States in resorting to arms to rePe the exer-
else of Federal power. Now, Butler, Logan,
Stanton and Dan. Sicklcs are blatant Radical
demogogucs, and accorded the highest posi-
tons of honor in the party. They take the
places once occupied by Seward Chase,
Trumbull, Stanbery and others like them
AUany Arlus.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
Horrible Crime in Orange County.
ORANGE G. e.. Nav %. 1868

ORANGE {. H., May %, 1868.
Reuben D. Herndon, carpenter and SOFT
OF Baptist preacher, who lives not far from
VerdersvilIe, in the lower part of this coun-
ty, was brought here last night and lodged
in Jail. 1t is charged that he seduced and
murdered Miss Lurusden, who lived in his
home and disappeared about the 9th of
April. a week or two ago Herndon pub
lished card in tie NatiUe VirginiaH, al
luding to the reports in circulation about
Miss Lumsden's disappearance, and threat
ening his defamers with the law. Since then
Miss LIS body has been discovered under a
log pile in the woods, mott far from Herndon's
house A dog made the discovery. 1t is
said that not only was Miss Lumsden muir
dered, but that the unborn Infant was cut
out of her body. Also, that note propos-
ing an elopcment, was found upon her person.
The note had no signature, but it is state d
that Hcrndon confesses to have written it.
The affair of course, causes much excitement.
Herndon's character has been that OLA sor-
ry fellow" but he was considered to be much
too timid to perpetrate SO hOrrid crime.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

ueycr stained their fair fame with direput-
able &C: !?
When he shufles off the mortal coil the
spirits of the grand old American Command
crs will refuse to admit him to their ghostly
companionship. The warriors who never be-
trayed trust, and who labourcd to uphold
the constitutional rights and liberty of the
American people would desert the Elysian
fields if they we're invaded by this panderer
to the yiest passions for revolutionary mob.
That puro, noble and immaculate gentle-
man, that great Christian warrior, Ice, whose
splendid strategy so long defed the huge ar
mics Of Grant, is more to be envied to-day
than the treacherous apostate into whose palm
the Chicago Convention has just counted its
"thirty pieces"
What American, with the education and
instincts of gentleman, does not feel more
pride to>day in the radiant virtues and splen-
did talents of the late commander of the Ar
my of Northern Virginia than in the triumph
of soldier who has betrayed his superior
officer, deserted his principles, proved faith
less to his pledges, aud sold himself to the
most brutal and malignant party ever Matched
by tho fevcrish heat of the vilest passions
which are ''born Of civil war
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
IMPEACHMENT!

The prediction of Gen. Butler that "Wade
and prosperity were sure to come with tie
apple blossoms, has faIed of fuliIment, and
Mr.. JOHNSON still holds the rcins of power
as Chief Magistrate Of the country. Butler
seems to be as unsuccessful as a prophet as he
was as General. On Tuesday last the mat
ter was finally disposed of, and the vote on
the Cd and Sd articles stood 35 10. We
hope the chagrin of the impeaehcrs will now
allow the country some rcpose, and that Mr..
johnson will be left to pursue his course
quietly until the people elect Democratic
successor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

Buffers LIEs.-There is no doubt that
the kilograms over which Butler cackles so
loudly referred to the whiskey tax. Hon. S.
S. Cox calls on Woo!ley to acknowledge the
fact. Iesays:
II had been asked by Mr.. WoolIcy to take
a retainer as a lawyer to influence some legis-
lation he required Tor the relief Of himself
or clients in reference to arevenue matter
Without ascertaining what he desired, l at
once told him l had made rule after leaving
Congress not to act as a lobbyist for any con-
sideration. desired TO adhere to it, aud did.
He requested me to write the telegram to
Mr. Weed; which did under his dictation.
] signed it because he thought the parties
would come on at my instance. This telegram,
SO far as l knew, had reference to the business
he desired me to aid in accomplishing. 1t
had 10 reference whatever to impeachment"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
A Gard from Mr, Weed,

In explanation of the propositions made to
myself l have just this to say
Senator Pomeroy either intended to dis
pose of three votes (including his own,l or
lie tsa5 willing that his friends should use his
name to make money or, as some believe,
there vas Il conspiracy between Butler and
Pomt ROY to implicate the President, thus OBJ
tanning new naaterial for impeachment
Ny reasons for this belief are that several
months since, Mr. Leggett. an intimate friend
of Senator Pomeroy, wanted the appointment
of postmaster at Leavenworth, Kansas. He
was supported by Pomeroy, who wrote a let
ter. which was shown to the Postmaster-Gen-
eral, promising his (Pomeroy'sl vote for
Presidential confirmation, and his influence
against impeachment. The Postmaster-Gen-
eral was furnished with copy of Senator
Pomeroy's letter Copied from the original in
his possession), aud Leggett received postal
agency. Some few weeks ago, Leggctt sp-
pears before Colonel Cooper with letter
from Senator Pomeroy saying that he would
carry out, in good faith, any arrangements
made with Mr. GAYLORD, who is Pomeroy S
brother-in> law whereupon Lcggett and Gay
lord undertake, for money. to obtain the
votes of Senators Pomeroy, Nye, and Upton.
| did not believe that Senator'S Nye and Tip
ton hau authorized inns Arrangements, h"'
did | believe that either of them would vote
against the conviction of the President.
But did aud Go believe that Senator POM
eroy baited the hooks with which his friend
Lcggett and his brothcr-in-law Gaylord fished.
Whether they cuughtanything or not, am
unable to say. Nothing, certainly, from me
or with my consent.
If it were net necessary that l should avoid
both labor and thought, L should reply, tit,
tingly, to an offensive personal reflection OF
General Butler, and reply also to one OF two
other ASSISTANTS. General Butler, aware OF
the bitterness of feeling entertained by Rad
ical leaders and Radical presses against me,
chose to avail himself of that feeling to stave
of action upon the articles of impeachment.
If he is satisfied with the result of his coup
detat, am content THURLow WEED.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
General Forrest to his Late Comrades.

General n. B. Forrest Of Tennessee, has
published adetter in the Memphis Acaiqnche
in which he deprccates the covert efforts,
making to exclude the late Confederate sol
diers from any participation in the coming
Convention Of the Democracy of Tennessee,
to be held at Nashville on the 9th Of June,
and in the National Democratic Convention
so assemble in New York on the 4th Of July
General Forrest in this, his last general
ORDER" says: "Upou consultation with many
of my late associates in the war; [ have con-
cludcd to advise against any further political
cMasculation Of ourselves in the party move-
mcnts Of the State.
The only hope of restoration of a good
Government in this country is in the success
O! the National Democracy in the next Pres
iiental campaign. l trust my late comrades
will not, from cxpedicncy other motives,
absent themselves from u participation in the
political exercises which are to result in the
choice Of standard bearers, made with view
to so patriotic and desirable an end So far
as | an1 personally concerned, I have no de-
sire to take any part in politics, nor to occu-
Ply any political position whatever but l do
not wish to see my State represented By men
whose only claim to public favor is the dex-
terty with which they took either side Of the
question in the late war, as interest dictated,
and who bank upon it Us their only capital
for popular support
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, May 26, 1868. {

Washington, May 70, IoOo. J
Sir THE resolution of the Senate OF the
United States, of the 21st of February last,
declaring that the President "has DO power
to remove the Secretary Of War, and designate
any other officer to perform the duties of that
Office ad Interim" having this day failed to be
supported by two-thirds of the Senate present
and voting on the articles of impeachment
preferred against you by the House of Repre-
sentntyes, l have rclinquished charge of the
War Department, and have left the same, and
the books, archives, papers and property in
my custody Secretary of War, in care OF
Brovet Major General Townsend, the senior
Assistant Adjutant General, subject to your
direction, EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
To the PRESIDENT.
The current of events ought to flow moro
smoothly now that this bold, bad, designing
trickster has left his quarters, and the impeach-
meut troubles are disposed Of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

-"I am Democrat, every mau in my
regiment is Democrat, and when shall be
convinced that This war has for its object any
other than what | have mentioned, or the
Government designs using its soldiers to ex.
ecute the purposes of the abolitionists, l
pledge you my honor as soldier that will
carry my sword on the other side and cast my
lot with that people. = Colonel u. S.
Grant, 1861.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

The Scientific american argues that the
mission of the cholera has terminated and
this terrible pestilence will scourge the earth
no more. The chief reason is the discovery
that carbonic acid will prevent the spread of
the endemic.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

Mrs. Jane Kinney, of Virginia, Warren
county, Pa, recently became grandmother,
at the carly age of thirty one years, she having
been mother at sixteen. The daughter has
well followed the maternal example at fifteen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
STANTON QUITS!

STANTON, the Robespiere of the war, and
the contumacious Secretary, took the HUT on
Tuesday last, and yielded his tenacious grip
on the war Office. Before retiring he ad~
dressed the President note, of which the
following is copy:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

Gg The New York Sun says that on ac>
count of its advertising columns being very
much crowded, it is obliged to find room for
few especial notices" among the editorials,
and then prints the following =.
rENO LET CTEAP-A HOLE IN THE HEAVENS,
L bounded follows. Beginning at Point No
Point, a nd ending on the opposite side! described
in the impeachment speech of the Hon. George
boutwell, but more particularly forth and shown
up in the reply oil VIM. NJ. Evarts, Esq. 1t is an
elevated and airy situation, and was designed as
GUNNER residence for Andrew Johnson, who has
concluded TO remain in the White House. There
are near neighbors.
NxTILL NOT MOVE IN MAY.-THE HON BEN.
w Wade has concluded not to move into the
White House during the present month of May
He will take the ath OF ONCE but hat will not
prevent his taking several other oaths.
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.-T
- FIRM of Chase x G recley is dissolved, on &C
count of the disgust of the junior partner, and be-
cause the members of the firm are about TO travel
in opposite directions. The business of the firm
will be continued by reeley & G rant, while s. P.
Chase will hereafter be associated with VIM. IL.
Seward, formerly the head of the house Of Seward,
Weed x Greeley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

The Rev. George Junkin, D. D., for
merly President of Washington College, died
suddenly at his residence in philadelphia on
Wednesday afternoon, (20th,)
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

Gg-Ou Friday last the Senate confirmed
the nomination of Gen. ScHoFIELD as Secre-
tary of War, to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the retirement of Mr.. Stanton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

rTNVYO JEFFERSON COUNTY FARMS
Z one of about 100 Acres, ami one Of about $50
Acres-both with good improvements and running
water; must be l. Gated within miles Of the Sh. IL
andoah river. Address ca II upon
SMITH Il wa LION.
Real Estate gents, CharIcstown, Va.
June . lSeS-2t f p
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
FOR.SALE.

PLEASANT HOUSE s EXCELLENT GARDEN.
n the meet pleasant PAT of the town OF SMITH
1 FIELD, JEFFFESDN COUNTY. W. VA,
There arc o. tho promises good BRICK OF
FIG =. a good STABLE and CAlEIAG f HOUSE.
Possession viii be given in July
TERMS-ope third Cash, the bainhce in two
nual nstalments, with interest. ..r
WILLIAM HANK.
.Inne .. 1850 Winehcsicr Times copy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
FOR SALE.
LATEST ARRIVAL!
PARE TTEACTIOSS & GREAT BARGAINS


L. DINKBE,
T the old establishes house OF c. G. Stewart,
"a decd, CharIestown, has just returned from
Baltimore with one OF the largest, moot select and
CLOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY,
of the latest style, improved structure at:rac
tive appearance, it ss ever been his pleasure here
tofore to offer. lso received, in addition to the
general stock on hand. large and brauii!ul scec-
lion OF the most fashionable
SILVER-PLATED WARE,
consisting in part OF Butter Dishes, Casters, Cake
Baskets Ice Pitchers, Spoons and Forks also, Sill
Shield. Cold Rings, Sleeve Buttons of ell grades,
Breast pins and Ear Rings in variety, snd a thou
sand other things valuable too numerous 10 men
70 Thankful to the public for the liberal ercour-
cement heretofore extended, cxamins ton of
the stock hand, and an inquiry as to the in
ducements offered TO purchasers IL respectfully So
70 Special and speedy attention given to RE-
PAIRING, and all work warranted to be executed
order in the best manner and unreasonable terms.
June ?, 1865. ...--..
WOOL Wool - WoobGH
THE undersigned are paying the highest price,
june ,, 1865. KEARsLEY & sHEERER
nIL FOR MACHINERY.-Pure Sperm, Fisb,
" Lard nd Coal Oil, the beet uality FOR sale by
June ,. 1858. KEARsLEY 6c sHEERER.
FATHER.
7 HAVE ma de arrangements with Philip Showers
Of harrisburg, TO Keep constantly on hand 2
supply of SOLE AND UPPER LEATHER KIP and
CALF SKINS whicAl will self low for Cash
change for Hdez- JOHN w GRANITE HAM.
Middleway. June ?. 1865.
STONE WARE, just received by
> JOHN W GRANTHAOI.
aIiddieway, June 2, 1865.
DoOFING Paint-botb Water aud Fire Proof
Il for sale by d. HUMPHREYS K CO.
HARVEST SuPPlies-all kindE-for sale by
II June ,. HUMPHREYS & co.
CASSIM HAEREs,Ts, &C.
MOTHER lot OF those cheap Cassimerns just
N received also, new style Hats, Shirt Collars,
Gloves. Sacks. &c a W. CRAMER.
May II, 1868.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

BSS~ a Jefferson county correspondent re-
Crcts to state ''that his county continues
under Radical rule, simply because the opposi-
ton leaders make no effort to redeem her
EXCEPT few, who read the Register, the pco-
pie of that region have not yet been informed
by their county papers that Democratic and
Conservative State Convention is soon to be
AZ Wheeling Register
1t may be that the continuance of radical
rule in this county is attributable to want OF
action on the part of the conservatives. The
want of leaders, who will take an active
interest to defeat raditalism, has been, and is
still sadly felt. But the statement that the
pcoplc of this county have not been informed
by their county papers that Democratic State
Convention is soon to be held, is not correct.
The registers correspondent may be one OF
those geutlemen-of whom there arc not
few in the Countrywide prefer sending to
Wheeling or La Crosse for their reading mats
ter, to patronizing their county papers. Or
he may be Of that other more numerous class,
who will send his cash abroad for papers,
whilst he gets an unlimited credit for those
published at his own home. What the other
papers Of the county have done, we know not,
but this paper published the call of the State
Executive Committee precisely as it appeared
in the Register, and we think the Free Press
did the same thing. This Democrat. who
finds fault with his county papers, is perhaps
not subscriber to either, and consequently
not posted as to what appears in their columns
THEIR ACES Grant and Colfax are near
ly of an age Grant was born on the 9th
of April. 1922, and ColCax on the 23d of