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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-12-11

DIR. Trimble: "Some persons ar
croakins that our apple trees are dying
out, They might as well say that our
corn or potatoes are dying out, when the
truth is both are neglected Can we
expect fruit trees to grow upon land that
will not bear corn, or potatoes, or grain
Will they grow when the grass is allow
ed to cover the entire ground and absorb
all the nutrlment If the ground could
be manured well, we should have no oc-
casion to reproach them with unfruitful-
ness. If the east wind is the principle
hindrence, then | say, Let US stop the
east wind, by giving our trees adequate
protection, or planting where the east
wind cannot do any damage
5. Z. Todd: 81 have brought here
to-day the root of peach tree | want
you TO look at it. My impressions are
that the ill-success of our fruit trees comes
from reckless pruning and the attacks OF
insects. | have known scores of farmers
start out in February, with ak in hand.
to prune their orchards. They cut and
slash with unmercitul hand looping eff u
fine large limb here and another there,
and SO over the entire tree, mutilating
all the best branches and shortening in
the most healthy and vigorous shoots
They have no more idea OF pruning than
IA boy who cuts into dense forest care
lessly with his hatchet, apparently with
out any object, method, or system This
peach root came from the peach orchard
Of one OF my friends. lie said that his
trees had always been healthy and vigo-
rouS until the last two years they had
unaccountably changed their color, look
ed yellow, and failed to produce any
fruit. He could not imagine the reason.
Have you looked for borers > was the
question put TO him. oh! yes; but
they are not the trouble. L cannot find
any. 1t Is something else Now. gen.
tlemen, | cut down one of those trees
and from one ot its roots not over a foot
long l cut thirteen borers. and as YOU
examine it you will find there are several
still there. We have more TO fear from
insects than you imagine. 1t will not
do TO neglect examination of our trees.
We must do it constantly, and with
much labor and care, Or else the hope of
our hearts will be defeated We cannot
grow fruit trees by leaving them alone. ="
i. I. Quinn: Il think that where
apple trees are well treated, receive their
iust dues Of careful attention, and manur-
me with all the elements, natural and
mineral, necessary to their growth, they
will invariably do we'll have apple
trees Oh my place, and | have no trouble
with them"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-12-11
MILK! MIL K! MILK!

-'l .lc- -uI Piled with FRESH MILK, morning oI
.- Orders may be left at : RANDAIL's, +. 1
-'.''hs sIoEE, or Ut j. Ross OFFICE.
~ ROSS CHANBERLIN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-12-11
S. F. WHEELER,
LICENSED AICTIO\EER.

Wr e...al to au saIcs Of real e-tatc personal
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-12-11
RARE CHANCE !

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-12-11

Wilioughby Lake.
VI. .I. GHBY LAKE HOT GSE.--A BEAIs y Son,
FToprirtjrs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-12-11
6utrl 1irefturu.

ST. Johnsbury.
.A~-' NrSIC HOUSE-FARR & HAsTrSoS Prop =
A I'D livery ann new and well furnished Billiard
.- 'r. Huurc'c ci with he house.
.- l.u- Las been thoroughly remodeled and fur
'..t I'll tn, finest reception rooms ami lar Ia me
. a.t he proprietors determined TO give the
1.. ..- lie the very nest acconmodadons
..E2 d. S. HASTINGS.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-10-09

How rHR EAkrH APpEARs TO AN AERO
sAur.-Clayton made successful
ascension in balloon from Columbus.
OF the appearance ofthc earth when he
was Mt a great hight be says;
From the questions Lam frequently
asked, an idea seems to exist with many
that aeronauts lose sight of the earth
when Mt great hights. This is mis-
take; they never do, except when
clouds intervene or night appears. On
the contrary, tho earth is always like an
immense concaye map, painted different
colors, (which designate notthe different
townships or counties, as the coloripg
Of maps generally do, but the various
products Of the soil. That the earth,
which in reality is convex, should ap-
pear to the aronaut to be concave, may
at frst seem strange to many, but mo-
ments reflection will render 1t clear.
His horizon is frequently upwards of a
hundred, miles from him. Draw right
angle tr;angle, and make the base fifty
or sixty times as long as the perpendic.
ular. the hypothenuse and base will
then be nearly in the same line. Tho
horizon appears to The aeronaut to be on
a perfect level with the car Of the bal
loon; but the part of the earth directly
underneath him seems at n great dis
tance from him; consequently the
whole surface Of his scene must appear
concaye.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-10-09

PLEASANT HINTS FOR DAINTY DRAM
DRINKERS The Philadelphia Bulletin
says: There may be seen daily, on
Chestnut street, a man clad in faultlcss
apparel, with a great diamond upon his
breast, vainly endeavoring to outglitter
the magnificent solitaire upon his finger.
In q German university he learned
chemistry, and not even Leibig knows
it better. His business is the mixing
and ndulteratiou of liquors. Give him
a dozen casks of deodorized alcohol,
and the next day each Of them will rep
resent the name Of n genuine wine or
popular spirit. He enters wholesale
drug store, bearing n large basket upon
his arm. Five pounds of Iceland moss
are frst weighed out for him. To raw
liquor this imparts degree Of smooth
ness, oleaginousness, that gives to i'm
itation brandy the glibness of that which
is best matured. An astringent called
catechu, that would almost close the
mouth Of glass inkstand, Is next in Or
der. A couple of ounces Of slrychnine,
next called for, are quickly conveyed
to the vest pocket, and a pound Of sui
phate Of zinc (white vitrol) is as silent
ly placed in the bottom Of the basket.
The oil Of cognac, the sulphuric acid,
and other articles that give fire and
body to the liquid poison, are always
kept in store. The mixer buys these
things in various quarters. They are
the staples Of his art.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-10-09

WORK WILL BRING VIoToRY.-The
New York Tribune says: The issue was
never palmer. Upon one side we have
the enemies of the country, on the other
its friends. It is the issue Of Sumter
over again. Then Beauregnrd menaced
tho national existence, just rs Blair now
threatens the national peace. All that
Lincoln wanted was peacc--nll that
Grant wants is peace. Now, as then,
the country responds, "Amen.'
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-10-09

TALK about the enjoyment Of wealth
it never was-never will be enjoyed.
An abundance of money is heap OF
misery. \ man who owns small farm,
small house, a small wife, big dog,
good COW, two or three fat pigs, two
children, ought to be satisfied. IL he
isn't he never can be. E
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-10-09
Masonic Notice.

OLIVER STAR LODGE NO. 8, F. Il
"A. NJ, meets at their Lodge. wv
room, corner Main and blanchard MN
evening at o'clock. Stated communications,
frst Saturday in each month. All Brethren In
good standing arc cordially Invited,
By order Of the W. NJ.
W.. N. HALL, Secretary.
Gold Hill August I, 1858. au1n
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-10-09
The Diamond Ring.

u,1cKET NO. 1s4 WON THE DIAMOND
i Ring which was rallied for at the Express
Saloon. The holder OF the ticket can oolaln NJ
prize by applying at tho Expross saioon: Ia S9la -
Hil. ""
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

The GALAxY.-The Pittsburgh Dis
patch of December 5th contains the fol-
lowing article on The GALAXY, which
will be interesting to our readers: 1t
turns out that it is the publishers OF
The GALAXY who have secured the great
est of the years literary prizes-the new
serial story, by Charles Reade, for
which the popular author, it is said, is
to receive $4,000 from them and from
his English publishers. The story will
be commenced early in the year. The
GALAXY has also purchased the advanced
sheets of the new stery, by Mrs. Ed
wards, the author of "Steven Lawrence
Yeoman" and "Archie Lowell" two OF
the most successful of recent novels
This attractive serial will be eommenc-
ed in the January number. With these
two authors among its stars, The Gal
arg promises to shine brilliantly during
the coming year. But it by no means
stops with them. Richard Grant White
whose scholarly articles on "Words and
their Uses," have been doing SO much
for good English, is to contribute to the
volume for 1869 a series Of papers on
"Americanisms." DR.. w. A. Hammond +,
the leading American authority on dis
ease of the mind and nerves, and an
able writer, is to furnish some papers
in his important speciality. Eugene
Benson, who is gaining wide reputa'
ton as a brilliant essayist, is to analyze
in series Of articles, the characteristics
of the leading journalists of New York
Greeley, Raymond, Parke Goodwin, w
H. Hurlburt, and others. Another no.
ticeable series of articles will be critl
cisms upon the principal living Ameri-
can authors. Besides these, Scientific
Social, Literary, Practical and Econo'
mical articles are promised by Professor
Ell. Youmans, H. T. Tuckerman, Ed
mund C.. Stedman, Schele de We're, JUS
tin Mccarthy (the editor of the London
Morning Star, now visiting this coun-
try.) VIM. r. Alger, John Meredith
Read, Jr., and other well-known wri-
tiers. From Mark Twain, humorous
articles may be expected. From Henry
James, Jr., Harriet Prescott Spotford
Caroline Chesbro, Jane G. Austin, John
Es.en Cooke, and others, short storie
and sketches. Taking The GdIaryspros
pectus for 1869, altogether, it offers ont
of the most tempting bills of fare t.
magazine readers ever set before 81
American public.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

A DRAMATIC TREAT.-We are happy
to announce that the people of Wheel
ing are about to be treated to dra-
matte entertainment of rare excellence,
to consist of representations of Shaks-
peare's most celebrated heroines, such
as Lady Macbeth, Portia, Cleopatra,
&c. These female roles will be sus-
tanned by the accomplished artistic,
Emily PenistaD, whose rare talents and
personal attractions stamp her as one
of the greatest living representatives
of the sublime creations of Shakespeare.
She will be supported by the young and
gifted tragedian, Mr.. W. Bracken, who
will render Macbeth, Shylock and An
thony in his own unimitable way. We
feel confident that the legitimate drama
will be warmly welcomed by our fellow
citizens.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17
GE TT Y = IL u Il u
WATER
It's Wonderful Cures and Gu
ratiVe Powers.

UHE GETTYSBURG SPRING COMPANY
/ announce that they completed arrange,
nests for supplying the Gettysburg Medicinal
Water on scale commensurate WITH the ue-
u4ld PHYSICIANS and invalids desiring inior.
nation as 70 the therapeutic value and virtue OF
Us Water will, on application to the elnce Oh
lae Company, OF any Of the Druggists stores, DC
FINISHED with printed copies OF statements oI
.hva..ds and reports of eminent medical men as
loIts CURATIVE EFFECTs, the only unerring test Oh
lac value of Anv water or medicine
They are also referred to the thousands OF IN
vaids and their medical advisors in every part
1.-THE country, who have, since the genera IN
DEDUCTION Of this Water among the people, some
~ msnths ago, been cured, by It's use Vi us
heSsing or fatal maladies-
This combined testimony establishes, oeyoha
Al reasonable doubt. the superiority OF TINS
Water as a remedy fer Rheumatism, Goutu TaN-
g. Dyspepsia. Kidney, Urinary, broncnal, L Nv
", and Bowel Diseases, tBihousness, &e2 ga
srrh, Neuralgia, and Nervous DtsordersJ over
al others known TO materia modlca, OF louhu /"
lne mineral springs of modern times.
Il has been demonstrated in q numoer OF IL
stances TO possess the power of solving cuicuius
o. stone in the bladder, and the nrate deposits
VI chalk stones formed by rheumatism, Gout,
and Gravel, and of PERMANENTLY curing these
diseases for which medical science and the most
celebrated mineral waters have hitherto only
Provided palliatiVes.
Also of arresting the progress II not perma-
gently curing. Albumenuria, or Brlghts Dis
-sse
Ibis Water is confidently claimed TO he the
on.y mineral spring water with which great and
'tnarkable cures have been effected away Iron
IL. source.
Depot s. Liberty street. New York.
For sale by MCCABE, BUSHFlELD q
hRAFT, 80 Main street. Wheeling, anu Drug
g.sts generally. sept5
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

The CONCERT To-NIGHT.-The event
of the season is the Parepa-Rosa Con-
cert at Washington Hall tonight. We
presume that no finer audience ever as
sembled in Wheeling than will gather
tonight, to hear the Sovereign Song
stress, whose exalted fame, outrunning
the lines of countries and continents,
has made her name familiar to the
households of the world. Levy, the
cornet king, is an attraction in himself
worth double the price of admission.
Wherever he has been the press is loud
and extravagant in heralding abroad
his well-merited praises. Carl Rosa,
too, with his magic violin, has been
winning unnumbered laurels and troops
of friends at every point he has favored
with his presence. But why particularize
when all is the perfection of excellencei
Go tonight and learn that the half had
not been told you. A few reserved seats
are yet on sale at Sheib's.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

CRY CouNcIL-FIRsT BRANCH.-The
First Branch of the City Council met
on last Tuesday evening, pursuant TO
adjournment.
Mayor Brady being absent, on motion
of Mr.. Mcclure, Mr. w. P. Wilson took
the chair.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and signed by the President
Report of the Street Commissioner
was read and approved. -
Report of Committee on Fire Depart
ment was read. Mr.. Hall moved. as an
amendment to the first resolution, that
the engine called Atlantic" be placed
in the Hope engine house, instead OF
referring it to a special committee, Is
passed by the Second Branch.
On motion of Mr.. Pannell, the action
of the Second Branch, amending the
resolution, was concurred in.
Report of Treasurer was received and
approved. -.
Petition of Max Butler, asking thai
the Street Commissioner be required 10
renaye nuisances, &c, was received
from the Second Branch and CONQUERED
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

Nor To-NIGHT.-For some time the
practice has been pursued by persons
attending Washington Hall, upon
crowded occasions, of carrying their own
chairs with them, placing them in aisles,
or before the front row of seats, and oc-
cupying them to the great discomfort
of the holders of reserved seats, as well
as of many who in passing forward or
back are incommoded by these extra
seats. We are requested to say that
this maneuvre will not be tolerated at
the Parepa-Rosa Concert tonight. If
any person chooses to take his chair
with him to the Hall he can do so, but
he will not be allowed to place il in
any of the aisles, or in front of any of
the chairs belonging to the Hall.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17


HOP AT THE McLURE HoUsE.-Last
night was the occasion of an elegant
and fashionable entertainment at the
McLure. Messrs. Goodwin & Co., the
proprietors Of this fue establishment,
have keen engaged for some time In
fitting ND their house and refurnishing
it in a handsome style. This completed
the house was, last night, thrown open
for the reception of the guests and
friends of the proprictors. 1t was
brilliantly lighted, and the splendidly
furnished parlors and halls showed to a
fine advantage, when filed with the
exouisitely dressed assemblage which
was there gathered. Splendid music
was in attendance; "the light fantastic"
was joyfully tripped until a late hour
eaiety and merriment reigned on every
hand.
An elegant collation. was served up
during the evening, in that generous
and tasteful style for which the Mcclure
is famous. The substantials and dam
ties of the season were provided ID
lavish abundance, and of course re-
ceived ample justice. The festivities
were continued far into the night, when
all retired, delighted with the enter
taipment and bearing away many pleas
ant memories of the evenings hospi'
talities.
There will probably be no more mt
ting occasion for the remark that the
Mcclure now takes rank among the
first hotels of the country. The enter
prise and energy of the proprietors
have made it an establishment OF winch
our citizens may well be proud
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

R'All our readers who desire articles
for Holiday presents that are useful,
beautiful and appropriate, should exam
inc the choice stock of Furs of every
variety, the handsome Cloth and Velvet
Cloaks, the rich Gro Grain Silks and
elegant Irish Poplins, the splendid
Point and Honiton Lace Collars and
Handkerchief, and the superior Broche
and Paisley Shawls with black centres,
which Geo. r. Taylor & Co. have just
opened, at very fair prices.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

The bond of II. C. Shallcross, as
Weighmaster, was read and approved.
A resolution from the Second Branch
for the Mayor and President of the Sec
ond Branch to furnish coal to the poor,
was passed.
On motion, the First Branch concur
red in the resolution from the Second
Branch to notify the City Gas Company
that the City would take charge of the
works at the expiration of their char
ter.
On motion, the First Branch concur
red in the resolution from the Second
Branch to have the Street Commissioner
repair the crossings on Madison street.
The resolution amending the ordi-
nance relating to the weighmaster, re.
ceived from the Second Branch, was
concurred in.
The bill of ]. NJ. Bickel, from Second
Branch, was read and approved.
The resolution of Aug. Roettger, for
correction of water assessment, was laid
on the table.
The petition of A. Kramer, for cor
rection of water rent, was referred to
committee on Water Works.
Bill of Isaac Morrison, from Second
Branch concurred in.
The petition of Louis Keller, from
the Second Branch, to transfer his cof
fee-house license to Christian Burke,
and the petition of John Arthur fer a
coffee-house license, was coneurred in.
On motion, the action of the Second
Branch on tho petition of A. G. Rob-
inson was concurred in.
The petition of T. Hosenfeldt, to keep
a first-class coffee-house, was granted.
The petition of Joseph Cornerford,
asking extension of time for paving,
was granted.
The resolution in reference to P. L.
Kimberly, offered by A. Wilson, was
adopted.
The petition of Christian Burke, for
refunding of coffee-house license, was
granted.
The bill of j. Bodley & Son was or
dered to be paid.
The report of the committee on Fire
Department was returned from the Sec
ond Branch.
On motion, a committee of Conference
was appointed, consisting of Messrs.
Pannell and Ewing.
On motion, adjourned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

THE JUDICIAL CoNTEsT.-The 0xaml-
nation of witnesses, returns and ballots,
in the Judicial contest between Messrs.
PAUL. and Caldwell, which has been
going on for some time before Governor
Foreman, closed yesterday. The Gov
ernor will begin the hearing of the ar
guments tomorrow. Should the argu-
ment not be very lengthy, we presume
a decision will be reached by Monssy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

DIR. BRANN's LECTURE.-Do not Tor
get the Lecture of DIR. Brann AZ INC
Cathedral tomorrow evening. The high
reputation of the speaker is your as
surance that you will be well enter
tanned, and, in addition to this you
will have the satisfaction of aiding
good work. The Lecture, as heretofore
stated, is for the benefit of the Orphans
Go by all means. Reserved seats fol
sale at Peter Lecher's, under Washing
| ton Hall. - a. ....
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17
OFFICE WHEELER & WILSON'S


No. 90 MAIN ST., WHEELING, W. VA. }
Ladies using the Wheeler II wilson
Sewing Machines are earnestly request
ed to leave immediate notice at our
office whenever they are out of order or
any instructions in sewing are desired
Our.interest not being second to tha'
of purchasers, in their successful opera
ton. we hold ourselves in readiness, at
all times, to render any necessary and
practicable assistance.
We are particularly DESTROYS that
every machine in Wheeling and vicinity
should be used successfully and give
entire satisfaction; and for this purpose
are willing to spare neither pains nor
Parties living at a distance will please
oommnnicate with us by mail.
Respectfully, &c,
VIM. SUMNER N 20.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17
w New addition to the large varie'
tv of games at A. w. PAUL & Co.'S.

VINE GROWERS MEETING AT WHEEL
1NG.-A meeting of the vine growers
orchardists and gardeners of Eastern
Ohio and West Virginia is called at the
McLure House, Wheeling, w. Va, at III
o'clock, Thursday, December l7th' for
the comparison of experiences aud the
fnrtherance of their interests. We are
Glad to chronicle such movement In
that quarter. West Virginia ought to
take a high rank because of its fruit
nroductions-especially the grape
NoOrs's Rural Neto YORKER.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

HOLIDAY PREsENTs.-We would re-
mind our readers that F. NJ. Porter has
received for the Holidays, one of the
finest stock of Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren's Shoes in the city, expressly for the
Holidays. Now is your chance for bar
gains.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

WEsToN.-Weston is getting to be as
great a nuisance as Train. If Provi-
dence, corns, or some other visitation
should interfere and reduce Weston to
the necessity of earning his bread by
manual labor, the country, telegraph
columns, and Weston himself, would be
the gamer thereby.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

HAvERLY's MrNSTRELs.-This well
known troupe will appear before the
Wheeling public on Saturday. They
have the reputation of being superior
company, with new and original jokes,
splendid vocal and instrumental music
and the capacity to give the fullest sat
isfaction in their line. Let all 60, and
drop a few vest buttons over their fun
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

A NEW STOCK.-We are receiving a
new and superior stock of Ladies,
Misses and Children's extra high cut
Polish Balmoral and Button Caters, OF
the best Philadelphia make and mate
rial, and which we will sell cheaper
than any other shoe house in the city.
BLOND & BACHMAN,
No. 107 Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-17

THE REBEccA.-The RebeGca was ad-
vertised to leave yesterday morning for
Parkersburg, but was detained by the
ice. A dispatch was received here yes
terday announcing the fact and cause
of detention, and stating further that
she would arrive last night and leave
this morning at o'clock.