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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

be opened in this country and Europe for
subscriptions TO the new issue Of bonds.
The amount authorized Is divided into
three clasSes-as follows: 1st, bonds TO
thc-amount of 100000, 600, payable in
coin at the pleasure of the United States
after ten years from the date OF their Is
sue, and bearing interest payable quar-
ter!y in coin at the rate of five per cent.
per annum. ID, tondS TO the amount OF
$500, 900, 600, payable in coin at the
pleasure of the | nitcl States after fifteen
wears from the the date of their issue, the
interest being payable quarterly at the
rate of four and onc-lIalt per cent. per
anpum. Sd, bonds TO the amount OF
500, 900. coo, payable in coin, at the
measure of the United States, after thirty
wears from date of their issue, and bear
ing interest, payable quarterly in coin,
the rate of four per cent. When sub
scription is male the subscriber will be
required TO deposit two per cent. Of the
amount thereof, TO he accounted for by
the government when the bonds are de-
livcrcI, and payment may he made either
in coin or in the bonds os the United
States known US iivc-twenty bonds, at
their par value.
1t will require time to complete this
loan in full, but we think the Secretary
of the Treasury is confident of success in
the undertaking.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

ACCIDENT On TIE RUTLAND ROAD
a serious collision took place on Satur-
day afternoon about hall-pa>t five o'cork
on the Rutland road, about three miles
below Rutland, between freight train
going south, and wood train coming
north. The freight train had nearly
reached the bridge across Cold River
when the engineer, Mr.. Sears, discover.
ed the wood train approaching around "A
curve. lie ut once reversed his engine,
and succeeded in bringing the train to a
stand just ut the north end of the bridge
The engineer of the wood train, Mr..
Jairus JenncSS, also saw the approaching
freight train at tine same instant, gave
the proper signal for apply Ing brakes, and
reversed his engine, but such was the mo-
mcntum OF the train, ON the heavy down
grade, that ils<pccd could not be check
ed, and the engine struck tie engine of
the freight train with terrific power, Iriv-
ing back the freight train about four rods,
where the engines remained closely inter
locked, with The forward works 50 far
demolished that the cylinders came in
contact. The engineer, Mr.. Jenncss, and
six hands on the wood train jumped from
the train and five OF them received severe
injuries by the fall. Mr.. Jenne>s struck
upon his head, and was taken up in an
unconscious condition, with we're frac-
lure of the skull. lie has since died.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
HosTON, Feb. Is. 1871.

Mr.. EpIroE Tile Mr.. Tirrcil o!
Weymouth whose recent speech in the
legislature on the opening of the Public
Library on Sunday has brought him into
uncnviahlc nptoriety is not myself. The
Mr.. Tirreil referred to is representative
Of the Labor Reform party of ATa,sachu-
sets and lis intolerant, bigoted AMI il
liberal views do not meet with my en-
dorscmcnt. rs my ST Johnsbury friends
are aware that have taken an active
part in political affairs Lcre, and valuing
their good opinion too highly 10 allow
such an impression to be conveyed, you
Will greatly obligo by the publication of
the above, Your ob'Ft. scrv't.,
CIIAS. q. TlEREL!-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

Alice Cary, the well known writer,
who has lived at New York for many
years, with her sister phebe, died in that
city, Sunday, after a long illness, at the
age OF 30. She began to write poetry
at the age Of is, and for long time
both she and her sister wrote for the love
OF ii, neither receiving nor expecting
compensation. But CT late years the
sisters have been able to earn good in
come by their pens, and the house has
been the center Of 4 literary circc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

Is" \ sovereign remedy for Group is
said to have been found in allspice tea,
made Of whole grains of allspicc. 1t is
said to cut the phlcgm almost instantly
and induce free breathing. 1t would
seem as though there could be little dan
ger in TRIAL of this new remedy, if Hive
syrup, lobclia, and the other Sovereign
remedies were at hand in case of 4 fail
urc Of the allspice.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

Tie LAws.-Thc volume of Laws of
Vermont for 1870 is out, from the press
of Messrs. Poland of Montpelier. 1t is
the bulkicst volume of the series, contain
ing no less than 600 pages. OF thcs, the
public acts occupy $50; the ''miscel-
laneouo' acts 100; and the acts of inc3r-
poration no less thsn 800 pages.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

An cnterprising down-east postmaster
has started the pos;al-card system on his
own hook, writing his letters on the
back OF the card, and placing the address
and stamp on the face. OF course he
has to pay lettas postage, Tut he saves
the cost of envelopes. Congress ought
to authorize the transmission of such
cards TO any point at penny postage.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

named Rosenthal, cattle drover, was
in the first Sleeping car and escaped
This refutes the statement that All Inc
pcrsons in the car persisted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
oar AllItatuI Fair.
IMPORTANT STOCK REGULATIONS AND
OTHER MATTERS.

The Executive Committee of the Gale
donia Agricultural Society met at the
St. Johnsbury. House January 3lst.
The day was comfortable and the differ
ent parts of the. county were well repre-
scnted Besides the usual business Of
appointin" the officers of the fair and the
awarding committees, and revising the
premium lists, the committee made some
important changes in the programme
which it may be well to mention more
particularly at this early day:
After considerable discussion-pro and
cont was very unanimously decided to
try the experiment, for it is such to q
considerable extcnt-of holding the stock
over the second day of the fair so that
all sock which has heretofore been ex-
hibitcd on the first day only, will at the
next exhibition be required TO remain
upon the grounds until 3 o'clock in the
afternoon of the secolsl day. This is a
matter which has been the occasion of
considerable discussion for years, but not
till now has the society considered ii
best 10 make the change. OF course all
necessary clnycnicnccS and accomoda-
tions will be provided, SO that neither
stock nor owner will he made to suffer in
consequence Of the new regulation.
Mr.. iona. Lawrence made PROPOSE
ton, which was adopted, rs follows
That three premiums of so, - and 50,
respectively be offered for thr best and
most practicable system or method OF
composing manure; the competitors be-
in@ required TO present written state
mcnt of the manner of making the COM
post, the cost Of material end manufac-
turc, and the result of experiments with
the same. The premiums to he awarded
1t the annual meeting of the society and
all persons who compete for the above
premiums are requested to forward their
written statements to the chairman OF
Inc '"al"'n5 committee sometime pre-
viouS to the annual meeting. The
awarding committee ON Tie above the
present year consists OF iona. Lawrence,
Pas>umpsic Horace Paddock, St. Johns
bury; DAVID Currlcr, Pcacham j. l..
Foster, Barnet. This is a good com
mIttee, ard II l. hoped that our expert
'heil'ii'S' progressive FARMERS VIII AFFORD
them an opportunity 10 test 'hc'r Jun5-
'liei''S III inns "Ifec'io''
II WIS ''''''''" lux '''c' =" o'''' 'o"'
premiums Oh S''i@'e u"'ry ''"S-e"'
y - anu - ''St'0'''e'2' ne '''''e
"a 'i'''' - I" ''''"'''e Nv" ''''''e "'eNS'
na'h'iy Inc S'''hi week III June ana
The iir't week III = 'pt, h'Inirc'' writ
ten statement ct breed OF c'w, quantity
OF mink received and OF butter made, and
50 Tar as may be stated natural color
''"" Iu'l''y o' same '1' 'H' ''lhc lne
co" came m anu inc A''''i oil 'eed IN
Gu NM '\'F"S ana the manner oil Iced
t,n f., I,v r,.,,;.,. If ,Io STAT, U,,rJ
81 AZ l'"''nr'' I" ascertain whether or
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

CUT DOWN TIE Boor IlEELs.-Thc
wicked and ridiculous fashion which tho
shoemakcrs have Of making high and
small heels Oh the children's boots and
shoes, is great evil. Until the suffer
ING people raise their voices in indigna.
ton and compel Il more sensible and
comfortable fashion, let 10 enc take q
pair Of new shoes away from store oil
shop until the heels are taken Off down
TO not over onc-half an inch in hight
thereby saving many corns, improving
nails, turned ankles, and other discom-
forts without number No one will
tender feet who has once enjoyed the
luxury of n low-hcclcd, casy-titting boot,
would ever again put the present abom-
Unable fashion upon his children. II,
would as soon place them in Il pillOry ;
and with less injury TO the children
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

An overdose of choral hydrate, taken
by Mrs +. ID. Daniels wife of the Bap-
list minister at Palmer. Mass, ON Friday
night, producing Il stupor from which it
was impossible to arouse her, and she
died the next day. She had previously
used this medicine in small doses, with
the best results.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

~ Potatoes are retailing at S1.i0 Il
oushel at Springfield. If the producers
could only get that price they would get
rich.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

MrsICAL-Thc convention of thc
Central Vt. association at Montpelier
last week WAS Il Great success, unsteady
at least. The chorus was under COM
plete control and did admirably. When
it is known that there were such soloists
as Mrs. Oliver, Mcssrs. Il. ID. Hopkins,
a. J. Phillips, with IL. c. Eddy, plan
ist--and Col ii. ID. Hopkins, director,
it Will he seen why the convention WAS a
success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

eJ" That wonderful nero musical
prodigy, Blind Tom, is giving concerts
at burlington, Montpelier, and several
other towns in this state lie cannot be
described, but must be seen AMI heard to
be aprreciatel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
D.nrllke. EcL. 10.

oTE-Overlookiug the spirit Of the
abovc-the chronic habit the doctor has
of "tcrritying editors tho haste with
which he puts on Il coat which he saws
was cut for another man-the intiula-
ton that the patient committed suicide
the gratuitous advice, etc, we give
the doctor room to "sing his song -
merely adding that it would seem from
his story that the messenger omitted TO
state one important reason why the first
physician lac called did not respond :;
otherwise the doctors account aoreos
very well with the item published last
weck.-Ep. CAL.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
PdSSHDj'Sjc Farmers Ciub.

Lyn'onritIe, Ecb'y. IL, 1871.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
SM A LLER PROFITS

CHARLES s. HASTINGS, Prop'r.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-08-10
Letter From Mr.. Colfax

We have been permitted to make the
following extracts from letter written
by Mr.. Colfax to Hon. George w. Frost,
of this city, dated at South Bend, Ind.
July l2th. His many friends will read it
with interest.
After stating that his wife goes to her
old home next month, on visit, he saws
Il run away at the same time for a
ram6le over Minnesota, with my valued
friend, Senator Window. ending with a
camping out and fishing on Red River /
spoke all over that State in 1869, when
there was not a mile of railroad in ii, and
when the State changed from Dem ocatic
to Republican. l have not been there
since, though often invited, and have now
agreed to ride over its Zoo miles of rail
road, or as many of them as l can; so i,
will not be in my power to get to Omaha
this year, much as we should enjoy it."
Il am quite well and strong again; in
deed feel better than ever, but am still
resting, and intend to take care of myself
hereafter, in view of the serious warning
have had For two days was in very
doubtful state, pulse very low, (for hours
down 70 thirty,) and circulation feeble
but a kind Providence, strong constitu-
ton, and superior medical attendance,
saved me."-Omaha Tribune and Repuui-
can.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-08-10
Vol. XV-No. 40.

California paper. The Pacific C0mB,er
ci@ AdoertiSer, published at Honolulu. re
published them, and forthwith two per
sons wrote to that paper, stating that they
Knew Summerfield well; and that his
real name was Alfred w Arlington. In
early life they say Arlington was Meth
odist clergyman of great talent and ambl
ton; he afterwartl became lawyer, and
earned brilliant reputation in the south.
west. He was much given 70 literature
using 'Summerfeld" as his signature
Twenty years ago he was Judge al
Brownsville, Texas. One of the writers
believes the California story. The other
insists that Summerfield is still living
and that "old age has found him still be-
lieving in the greatness of the secret that
he alone possesses, and confident in his
belief that he can set the ocean on fire u
Chicago readers will recognize in the
description the late Judge 4. W. AIRING
ton of this city, who died here about
three years ago. He was gentleman of
flne literary ability, as well as of legal at
tainment. He was lawyer, orator and
poet. 1t is possible that, in his early life,
he may have used the name of Summer
held as literary signaturc,anG these per
sons living in the Sandwich Islands, be-
lieving in the alleged story, may have as
slmed that he was really the hero and
the victim of the recent sensational no
nance ChicGgo Tribune.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-08-10
KNOX, August 3, 1871

EDIToRs REPUBLICAN: = Thinking
perhaps that occasional items from this
part OF the world, might not be wholly
uninteresting 10 your readers, l embrace
the present opportunity to inform you
that while no startling event has occurred
here OF late, yet our spirits are elevated
somewhat, at the rapid progress that is
being made in the construction of our
new railroad. The work is progressing
hnely, and we entertain strong hopes,
amounting TO Il positive assurance, that
many weeks, or months at least, will not
elapse, ere our ears will be greeted with
the putting and snorting of the iron horse
in our town.
Our community has thus far been re-
markably free from sickness, but bilious
diseases, of rather malignant character,
make an occasional appearance
Crops that have been harvested have
yielded abundantly and those that are still
growing give promise of a large return
The potatoe bug has done less damage
here than has been the case in former
years.
Our town was favored last evening
with an illustrated lecture on Bible
Scenes, Astronomy and Temperance, by
Prof J. VI. Fuller, of Laporte The lee
ture was Il fine one, and we can truly say
without exaggeration, the best among the
many of similar character, we have
listened to. Prof F. is evidently fine
ard accomplished ackclar, and - per-
feet gentleman. There was large and
appreciative audience entertained by him,
and think am safe in saving, that ou
who heard him last night would gladly
welcome him again. Such lectures and
exhibitions have beneficial and elevat-
ing tendency. Any community who is
favored with such lecture as Prof. Full
ler gave us last night, cannot fail to be
benefited. His remarks on temperance
and the illustrations of the downward
course of the dram-drinkers were especi-
ally hle, and cannot tail TO be productive
of good results.
If anything of interest occurs here in
our usually quiet and somewhat monoto-
nous town or in our community, YOU
shall hear from me again.
Before | close i will add that our pub
lie school closes this week. We have q
fine school. and Mr.. Franks formerly of
your county, has shown himself in that
ashamed Mr.. +. commences select
school on the 2lst OF this month, and we
trust, in the future, a. in the past, he will
be emincntly successful
j. u. HoAG, NJ ID.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-08-10
tain, and from the slcepless ashes of fired

tain, and from the sleepless ashes of fired
homes, shout their CHASTITY amen
A single instance of these thousand out.
RACES perpetrated upon an American citi.
zen on foreign soil, would be thought
ample cause for war and our entire navy
would hasten to enforce the nations in
dignation. And such abuse as is daily
meted out to these humble methodist
preachers, if offered one of our mission
aries on heathen ground, would arouse the
whole American church until every mind
was laden with demands for protection !"
The thanks of all citizens who love
right and hate rapine are due the faithful
men of this Committee, who, forgetting
their own ease, have so industriously de-
voted these hot months to the unearthing
of this giant villainy
Christian men of our country! Humane
menl All decent men, we appeal to you!
Is a party worthy of life in this land
which seeks supremacy through such
hell-born measures?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-08-10
Ought to be Damned"

AT meeting of the Democracy of Ohio
county, Ind, held on the 10th ult., tn,
following resolutions were adopted Will
great unanimity: 81 rAs, ~
Resotred, That the Democracy of Ohio
county vliw with surprise and regret tht
attempt to lead the party in the wake OF
strange and ungodly gods, and that WI
hold any departure" from the known
and established principles of jefferson
Madison and Monroe, and their success
sors, Jackson, Polk and Pierce, to be sub.
yersiyc Of the most cherished interests
for which the Democratic party was ush.
cred into existence, and that il would bt
an acknowledgment that its illustrious
dead were but short sighted, and .feeblI
statesmen, ....4.
Resolced, That, if the good old Demo
cratic ship must go to the bottom, we will
sink with her-in a blaze of glory-our
banners nailed yefisntly to the mast's
head. -, ...a .e, -s.,....s .fr
leesotred, That when We descend 80 low
as, to barter our principles tor partake Of
the. loves and fishes, we will be, and
ought to be, damned, q1.aT
There is the real old, Democratic ring
to these resolutions, that will delight the
soul of Nasby.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-08-10
Notes from our Omaha Cores.
pOndent.
OMAHA, July Both. 1877


OMAHA, July Both, 1871.
1t seems to be fact that Omaha is to
have the benefit of the Great Union De
pot.
About one million dollars have been al
ready expended in the construction of the
railroad bridge across the Big Muddy at
Omaha, and yet ii is scarcely half com
pleted.
Nebraska will this fall conduct her
elections under the new constitution, and
there promises to be a lively time Ap-
plicants for political honors have very
suddenly manifested deep interest in the
welfare of the state, but of course this
self-sacrifice is not proffered in conse-
quence of the new offices and high sala-
ries just created and provided for in the
new constitution. 90, no"
The L. p. shops have just turned out
car equal, and, in many respects, superior
in design and exterior finish, to the ia
NOUS California car, which, as rumor had
it, was to he presented to President Grant
A fire broke out in the foundry of the
L. p. works, but was extinguished in
time to prevent general confiagration.
The Omaha Heratd, that journal of OBJ
scenity, and the Tribune and Republican,
that emblem of morality ard journalistic
propriety, are still at variance, and will
continue TO be so SO long as the "embodi-
ment of virtue continues to preach NOR
ality to the benighted Rebo, democratic
editor of the Herald. But the unkindest
cut of all was for the Republican to accuse
the Herald of gross perversion of the
language, and of exhibiting its total ig-
norance Of the principles of grammar,
which, by the way, is very delicate
stand to take considering its own yolubil
ity. The following appeared in this
mornings issue of the Tribune and Re
publican:
While the Herald will continue to irri-
gate the Father for his manifold political
offences, it will take good care 10 preserve
all proper respect and consideration for
the Son. Omaha Herdid.
We say nothing of the open blasphemy
of the above; but will our contemporary
kindly inform us what it means by 'irri-
eating" the Father? Does it find the
word used in any such connection in its
supreme authority, Mr.. Worcester? We
honestly ask for information.
The suicide mania has somewhat sub
sided A regard has been paid to public
sense, for whole week
Three hundred men are at work Oh the
L. P. track repairing the damage done by
the late storm.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-08-10
The Storm in the West.
OMAHA. July 30 1911

OMAHA, July oU, 1911.
EDITORS REPUBLICAN:-Omaha and
vicinity were visited with a most terrific
rain storm on Friday evening the 2Sth
inst. y detailed record of the disasters
would fill your entire paper; let it
suffice that the damage done is irrepara-
i'll many instances. Houses were under
mined, cellars and Easements were inun-
dated, and other casualties resulting from
the conflict Of the elements. Merchants
generally, have sustained considerable loss
in damage to goods in their cellars. Oc-
cupants were driven from their basement
homes in hurry, to find on their return
a coating of mud and filth on the floor,
and what goods that were not entirely
washed away, more or less damaged.
Added to this is the commonly express
cd fear that disease will be generated,
from cellars suffering inundation, if prop
er and immediate steps are not taken to
prevent it. @
The railroads suffered the greatest
losses. There were no trains in or out of
the city yesterday Ten miles of the
track between Omaha and Gilmore is
more or lese washed away, and otherwise
damaged. Several days must elapse, be-
fore repairs will be compelte and trains
rnnning. .s
The OMAHA n. w. & S. w. roads are
damaged somewhat, and no trains are run
ming. There is not a bridge left in this
part of the country, and all mail comnnl-
nications with Omaha from the West,
North and South, are virtually cut of.
The length oftime that this state ofaffairs
must continue depends altogether on the
energy of the people. .s..,... s-,
Omaha had heretofore escaped the fury
cf the storms prevailing throughout the
country, and the people were exultant
over their exceeding good fortune, when
this one burst upon them, and for five
hours the great sheets Of water fell with
terrific violence spreading destruction and
CONSERVATION everywhere. ALL nature
seemed convulsed, and the. elements
warning with unsparing hand.
We are now annoying the calm that fol-
lows the storm, and the work OF repairing
is gory on. More anon. OccIpEsr.