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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-09-29

ADDING INSULT TO INJURY.-There
was Il mass meeting in favor Of VIM. Nj
Tweed, in New York, on Friday even
ing Some 10000 people were present
and resolutions were passed nominating
him for Senator. lie said in little
speech of thanks that he had %, 900 ma
jority at the last election, and expected
10000 at the next. The entire business
Of making amy popular demonstration in
favor Of Mr.. Tweed at this time. the
''bos~' of the New York ring, and one
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-09-29

1t IS all very well fpr cx-rebcl officer.
to declare their purpose to 'sturn their
backs upon the memories of the past =
we hail 1t as a good omen. But when
IN the same breath they ask Union sold
iers 70 forget their sacrifices and til, ir
victories, the request naturally suggests
n suspicion with regard to the sincerity
OF such professions It is certain no
new party with such motto, by whom
soevcr led, could command corporars
Guard support from among tie ranks OF
the Union soldiers
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-09-29

\ Boston MoN. ,MENr.-Thc cxer-
ciScS ut the lay inc of the corner stone Of
the soldiers and sailors monument at
Boston were held the 18th inst. First
came the overture to Stradella by an
orchestra OF one hundred musicians, I'M
der the leadership Of Arbucklc. Prayer
was then offered, followed by hymn
written for the occasion by Dexter
Smith, sung 10y one hundred voices, Sc
lccted from the Grand Army of the Re
public. Brief and appropriate addresses
were made by Mayor Castor and Gen.
Robert Cowdin, after which the stone
was laid with Masonic ceremonies, Grand
Master Charles Levi Woodbury. otiiciat-
ing. This latter proceeding is pretty
severely criticised-people generally not
seeing the appropriateness of selecting
amy society to do sucl public work. We
presume many would have considered it
"'' '"H'c " "'Ne INV ''c" 'iic i'l9iioP vi
the Episcopal Or Catholic church to have
done this work, but why more so than
the Grand Master of Frcemasonry The
procession, composed Of state militia
posts of the Grand Army of the Repub
lie, fire department, etc, was large anl
imposing. The Ancient and IIonorabl,
Artillery escorted the city government
and state officials. Immense crowds
thronged the route of procession, and th'
city generally wore a gala appearance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-09-29

TIE MONTPELIER CoNvENTIoNs.-Ir
order 10 perfect the arrangements for the
accommodation of guests attending the
Annual State Conventions of Sunday
School Workers and Young sIens' Chris
tan Associations i'll Vermont, 60 be held
at Momtpclisr) it is requested that all
delegates send their names and probable
time Of arrival TO y. j. Howe, Monipcl.
ier, one week previous TO the 10Th OF
October
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-09-29

Crossing MURDER. express train
going south from Watcrtown, n. Y.
Friday morning, when near Adams, ran
over and Instantly killed Truman Green,
Il woman and little girl. They were at
tempting to cross the track ahead of the
train
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-09-29

HANGING NOT PLAYED OUT.--Ihe
murderer Real thought hanging had
played out in New York, bot if he could
now testify his evidence would bear up
on the other side of the question. Many
have hardly expected TO see the murder
Gus ku-klux brought to justice, but we
have satisfaction in finding that ten MEM
bers of the band in South Carolina got
sentence by Judge Bond in Raleigh ON
Friday-two Of them TO six years at
hard labor and fine each of five thou
sand dollars, one 10 four years and Il fine
Of five hundred dollars. two OF them to
three years and similar fine, three TO
two years and Il fine, and two to six
months Imprisonment. The sentences
are severe but Just, and being Of char
acter likely to make ku-Kluxing not
only odious but dangerous, and mere
likely to abolish or decrease it in that
state than martial law could possibly
do. II the sentences are rigidly carried
out, they will act as Il most sudden and
effective ku klux astringcnt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-09-29
OrfObcr Wdy0SiHcS.

'iCfOOfF JfUJf~tIffS.
number, Iull Of interesting matter. AN
Islam nn Fire" by DR., 7. W. Coan,
Describes in Il graphic manner the great
volcanoes OF Hawaii. the Last Of the
PcquoI" i, an int,rc-.in account OF
Eunicc MaIwcr, the last # the tribe in
New England
lhc article 10y Mr.. F.;rhrr. cLtitlcl
WA Adam tie First Man ;" will al
tract q Great deal Of attention. 1t is an
attempt TO show that ia" Bible docs not
cd from Adam, bat rather than in lis
own language ii teaches the plurality of
rac,S The subject seems to be APP
preached in Il spirit Of fairncs-, AMI with
an honest desire to reconcile revelation
aud science. 1t i, we'll worth reading
and study, and will doubtless call out
many able rrplic<.
'.Wilsrid Cumhcrmcd,' j. continued,
anl crows more interesting with each
number Il will not bc finished at pres
en-. No ttli'I "I'lt'- '''' ~ iiIi usual
quality.
In l!, editorial department DIR. lIoI-
ttnI paw an nilrctIumrtc trll ute 10 the
iicnr :ry Of the Intc Charles s;crbncr.
| lie alsr write; upon ''Sicphcr'!s and
their i'iock~,' "'IIc Difficulty with
Dickrrs,' "Thc Improved American"
and other lE.m,s The pn.e of E:ch-
ing., hy Sir. lin>h, l. 4 characteristic,
though o,rr'lrawn, sketch, of II New
T.. 4laml T"wn Myr'in"."
Th, Magazine i to Ire cuIar"c'l with
line mc<t nHHIb r-it h'iu1 the beginning
OF the rhird volume, arI Tia" prize Will
hereafter he = u year.
Tla .Ih,.Lr r"n'air~: An evening
with Mr. IIavthnrrr. toy I ". Ilig.
gin,un; i'Ict Trade, by Edward Akin
SON NarbIc or Du~t by Mrs. :. III. Il.
platt. II,Wcll>' Their Wr.!hir9 Journey.
DcFurr-t'- Kate beaumont, and fields
Whispering Gallery. are continued.
The number j. unusually rich in poetry.
Whittier, BE; IIartc. and I. Is Aldriclr
comtriinr1 characteristic pueI-.
-
The G,thtry continues Oa.ht we 10
Visit her and Ih, Neither SIDE Of New
luri, Horace Greedy contributes an
altirl. en- Tn, Opr-Trrm princi,lle.
Gail BcnSnn discusses Popular FallacicS,
and .I1nIu- Hr.wne tell. OF The Great
L.,;r .t Mimi \,,.nroI Tine S,.i.u titic
Miscellany and IN. Club Room contain
= lar.r ,arirry Of >hort articles.
-s--
>IochlN" AccIpiNr NJ OGrEN>-
ErE"--AiiIcl i. Rose. a""d eleven
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-09-29

implicated in the robbery Of the city
treasury. is in the worst possible taste.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-09-29

~ The coming man-Iack Frost.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02
Miscellaneous Dispatches.

ITEMS FROM LONDON

ITEMS FROM LONDON.
LONDON, Dec. 81 The intensely cold weather
causes fearful mortality among tine German
wounded. Nearly all the occupants of fifty-six
carriages, filled with soldiers wounded at the
assault upon Belfort on the Dist of December,
were frozen to death before the train reached
Chateneuis
Another unsuccessful assault has been made
by the Germans on the Notifications of Belfort,
in which the besie9ers lost 400 killed and
wounded.
The Germans captured and sunk another Eng
fish collier at Rouen, on Saturday.
Dispatches from Versailles state that the bonn
bardment of Fort Nogent and Fort Rosny has
been commenced by the German troops. The
entire German line has been advanced TO Fort
Mont Akron. Their artillery and mOrtars have
been placed in position, and are now operating
on the eastern forts The short and convenient
range now commanded by the Prussian runs is
expected to prove most effective in reducing the
eastern forts, and every advantage of position
will be rendered available for the object.
A dispatch from Paris Of the 18th ult. says
thatshells have been thrown into the north part
OF the city from the neighborhood of Strains at
a range of 1000 yards.
A dispatch from Carlsruhe states that an at
tack will be made Immediately by the Prussians
with shot and shell upon Bellegillc, Villette and
st. Antoine.
Nothing will be done by the Prussian army of
the Loire, it is expected, for fortnight
Prince HOhenlOhe and Gen. Lamhe have been
appointed supreme chiefs of artillery.
ReintOrcementS to the number of 100000 are
arriving for the German army.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

buffalo tongue bread, crackers, cheese, coffee,
&C., make good bill of fare in the wild woods.
Our camp this night seemed to be in the midst
Of wild game of all kinds Turkeys, prairie
chickens, deer, wolves, wild geese and ducks.
The turkeys roasted in the trees but a short dis
lance from us, and in the morning they made
such natural turkey noises that it seemed Just
as though they were in some good farmers
barn-yard. Our driver stepped out and shot one
as we were about to start, which we took along
for any emergency that might arise. We drive
on till one, being mindful that our horses, like
ourselves, fed early aud needed refreshments
With our experience it is quite easy to build
fire, make coffee or tea TO go with our cold din
ner, and get through ready for a start in just
about an hour which, in these short days, is all
we can afford. This over, we travel as we did
all the morning, without seeing house, until
about half past three we reach place called
Smith valley.
Here is a very large farm claimed by Creek
by the name OF Paul. He has 1900 acres of corn
in one field, and many more of smaller size,
raising this year over two hundred thousand
bushels. His market is Fort Sill, seventy-fve
or eighty miles away. The government has his
corn at so cents per bushel which he murmurs
at, as last year he got S1.5O per bushel. This
farm is in the Wachita valley, and is very rich.
The owner has his land fenced, and then lets it
out on shares. His share this year is about
twenty-five thousand bushels. We pass for a
mile or two in sight of these immense cornfelds,
and at one point see the corn-cribs built log
were here loading corn for Fort Sill. little
further on we reach ferry on the Wachta
river, and, for a wonder, find a good boat, Just
capable of taking us, with our horses, and car
riages, across at one trip. A colored man drove
to the river bank just as we did, but his horse
could not 90 with us. The man, to aid the ferry
man, went over, and just after he touched the
shore his horse plunged into the river to follow
us, and swan toward the landing but the cur
rent was very strong and drove him some dis
lance down the stream. The bank would not
admit of his landing, but he kept close to the
shore and made for the boat, which filed Zip the
landing, so that the poor horse, to save himself,
had to swim back to the other side before he
could land, and he was so much exhausted, it
seemed for some time that he would be lost in
the strong current. He neighed and squealcd as
if for help, until at last he landed, relieving our
anxiety. E,E.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

A private letter from Washington, from gen
tleman well Informed, speaks as follows about
the annexation debate:
THAT was a great debate in the senate last
week. watched it carefully from two in the
afternoon till half-after six the next morn
ing. ! am Sumner man on this question. II
is the administration which is forcing this an.
nexation scheme, and il is 0 bad business from
beginning to the end, or at least as far as we
have got Sumner made two or three grand
speeches, and, considering how Indignantly he
was bad sered, be said few harsh things of any.
body. You get a wrong idea of the whole affair
from press-repOrts and Diet ched incidents. II
you can get the Globe, read the story in its en-.
tiiety, aud YOU will discover how great and
strong Summers position was, and how unfairly
and hatefaly he was treated. Conkling made q
great speech, but il was bitter, scornful and per.
sonal to the last degree. He is a master oil
oratorlcal art as applied TO beratiug an oppo.
nent. Thurman, leader of the democrats, came
out strong. Morton was forcible as usual, but
aimed TO cover up instead Of answering the hard
points. Tue Chicago Tribune, Cincinnati Ga.
zette and Commercial, and indeed all the lead.
Sag republican organs Of the west aud some
New York journals, sustain Mr.. Sumner"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

and the action OF the horse are very interesting,
and il the picture is ever exhibited in Worcester
l shall be tempted to send them to you.
have no room TO speak of the good things in
the art-stores. The set of furniture, which Miss
Robbins decorated, and which was at Doh Hen
Erickson & Richards fol a few weeks, has been
bought by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher for a thou
sand dollars. The furniture was of white holly,
on which Miss Robbins drew wreaths and
lunches of lilies of the valley, morning glorics,
peoples and wheat. The profusion and the
grace of the flowers are hardly to be described.
The wood was then stained black and polished
like ebony, leaving the rich and delicate orna-
ments white, and as il it were inlaid. There are
nine pieces in the set. The bureau, the dressing
table and the bedstead are large and elegant;
and the frames of the two mirrors are almost
covered with this peculiar and beautiful decora-
finn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02
The Great Pictorial Annual.

Hostetters United States Almanac for 1871 for dstr
BUTTON gratis throughout the United States and all
civilized countries of the Western Hemisphere will be
published about the first OF January, in the English
German French, Norwegian, Welsh Swedish, Holland
Bohemian and Spanish languages, and all who wish to
understand the true philosophy of health should read
and ponder the valuable suggestions it containS In adj
diton to an admirable medical treatise the causes
prevention and cure of great variety of Diseases
braces large amount of information interesting to
merchant the mechanic the miner, the farmer. the
planter and professional man; and the calculations have
been made for such merdians ATTITUDES are most
suitable for correct and comprehensive National
Calendar.
The nature uses and extraordinary sanitary effects
Hostetter's Stomach Bters. the staple tonic and alter
alive of more than halt the Christian world are fully
set forth in Its pages wch also interspersed with
pictorial Illustrations, valuable receipts for the house
hold and farm humorous anecdotes and other instruc
tive and amusing reading matter original and selected
Among the Animals to appear with the opening of the
year, this will be Of the most fl and NAY be had
for The asking. The proprieors Messrs Hostetter &
smith, Pitsburs, Pa, on receipt of two cent stamp
will forward copy by mail to any person who cannot
procure one in his neighborhood The Bitters are sold
in every city, town and village and are extensively used
throughout the entire civilized world. d&wlw DPS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

Ames will be able not only to sustain himself
and come out Of this trial with a large fortune,
but he will, without causing the loss of dollar
to any one, be able to carry to a successful ter.
inlhatlon those projects which his energy and
enterprise have induced him to participate in
We are sure the whole community will hear
with pleasure this favorable statement, based
upon the best authority, and originating with
disinterested parties, who are in no way pecuni.
arily affected by recent events. A temporary
suspension, owing to combination of circum-
stances which no one could have foreseen, is no
disgrace, and the public will most assuredlv give
to all parties in interest the support which ought
to be inspired by the long and honorable busi-
ness career of gentlemen who have ever been in
all their dealings above reproach. Boston Jour
nal Dec 81
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

The RECENT SUsPENsIoN.--We arc informed
by gentleman who has high reputation as a
financer, that after a careful examination of the
assets of Hon. Cakes Ames, that it is his opinion
that the statement copied into this paper from
the Traveller, relating to the Ames pillow compa-
ny and the business affairs gof Mr. Ames, does
not do justice TO the financial position of the
parties. 1t is well known that Mr.. Cakes Ames
is largely interested not only in the Union Pacific
railroad, but in other railroad enterprises which
are beyond any contingency remuuerative in
Nestments. He is also prominent promoter of
other movements, which involve the use of
large amount OF money. The failure of Tread
well Co, Of San Francisco, caused dis
arrangement of the finances of the Ames pillow
NY, and Mr. Boutwen's decision re-
the Union Pacific railroad, also caused
Eruption Of that confidence in the securi-
the road, which temporarily creates dis.
and causes to all the holders of bonds
or less financial difficulty. We are as
j, however, that the assets of Mr.. Ames are
such nature, that after allowing for the
gest possible depreciation be will be able not
.ly to pay every dollar of his Indebtedness, but
have then larger sum left than he owes.
here Is no doubt that In few months Mr..
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

PACIFIC RAILROAD BosDs.-We are happy
to be able to state that the reports put in circu-
lalion by the "croakers' brigade"-whose infor.
NATION is usually In advance Of facts-relatiye
10 the non-payment Of the January coupons of
the Union Pacific railroad corporation, are
wholly without foundation These coupons will
be paid IN accordance with the notice of the
treasurer, as will also those OF the income bonds
due 10 March, aud the land grants due in April.
In regard 10 the last named bonds, it will be
remembered that these securities are based upon
real esiate-that is upon lands granted to the
road Dy the government-that the amount OF
bonds issued upon this class Of security were
ten millions Of dollars; that the property is
lodged IN the hands Of trustees for the satisfac.
ton OF these bonds wholly independent Of thu
managers OF the road, and cannot be affected by
an temporary difficulties of the corporation
Ony million Of these bonds have been retired
and cancelled by the trustees, from the sales o
the lands, and At such prices as " warrant th,
assertion rbat those outstanding are perfectly a.
care --BostoR Transcript.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

Hon. John B. Alley makes the following "per.
sonal explanation: "My attention has been
called to charges against director in the Union
Pacific railroad company, published in the
money articles of several of the New York and
Boston papers; and IN the paper first publish
ing the article it is more than intimated that
am the director alluded to. The transactions
if true, may very properly be characterized as
infamous; if the charges preferred are directed
against me, cannot conceive of greater num-
Der Of false statements crowded into so small
space than is contained in that article. | have
not sold out my interest either in the stock or
bonds Of the road, but am now and always have
been q large owner of both. have never writ
tent letter to any human being implying n
doubt Of the interest being paid-but the re-
verse. have never tried to impress any living
soul with the conviction that 1t would not be
paid, but exactly the contrary. | have not
bought share Of stock for many months, and
but nine bonds, It is not only true that have
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02
OFFICE OF THE PEOPLES FIRE ms. Co.,


AT meeting of the directors of the Peoples fire
insurance company of Worcester, held at the Office
of the company this day, it being the first meeting
of the directors held since the death of the Hon.
james B. Blake, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that the directors of the Peoples fire in
surance company have learned with profound no.
greet of the sudden death of their associate and
friend, the Hon. james b. Blake.
Resolved, that by his remarkable fidelity to his
duties, and his uniform kindness and courtesy Mr.
Blake had gained the confidence and Friendship of
those connected with him in the management of
this institution. -
Resolved, that his energy of character his purity
of motive, his genial presence his great executive
ability, and his devotion to his various and import-
ant duties were qualities so clearly and distinctly
illustrated In him. that his death at this time seems
to be great public calamity and makes a void in
our community, which it seems almost impossible
TO fill.
Resolved, that in the opinion of this board, he
was fond husband and father, a faithful public of.
fcer, an honest man and Christian gentleman
Resolved, that a copy Of these resolutions be en-
tered upon the records of this corporation, COPY
published in the local newspapers, and copy fur
nished to the family of Mr.. Blake with the express
sion of our sincere regard and heartfelt sympathy
for them IN their great affection.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

neither bought nor sold a share of stock or any
bonds, long or Short in the Union Pacific
road, but have never in my life bought OF sold
in that way any stocks or bonds of any kind,
for have always set my face against all such
Kind of speculation, and regarded it as the worst
species of gambling"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

OFFICE, NO. Os MAIN STREET, WORCESTER.
This Bank open ever business day, from nine O'Clock
In the morning to Ave clock In the afternoon
DEPOSITS from FIVE CENTS to ONE THOUSAND DOL
LARS receired pat upon interest the frs of every
month.
DIVIDENDS OF INTEREST are made In January and
July, and If withdrawn are added to the PRINCIPAL
on the first of the following month.
smallest sum entitled to receive interest Three Dol
lars; CLARENDON HARRIS,
Jy9 diff Treasurer.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

CHICAGO, Dec 9l.-Flour firm. Wheat quiet; No 4
Sl,0TN a l,O7k. Corn dull; No 2, axe. Oats steady;
No 2 39c. Rye quiet at u a 74c for o2 Barley lower
No 2, &C. High wines firm at S5sc. Mess pork Sls a
1925 Lard lie Dressed hogs active Mt $3.50; live hogs
active So IS a $50 Cattle firm and steady at Si75 "a
ST. Receips-3O0O bbs four d 900 bush wheat IL OO0
bush corn 1900 tsh oats. 1000 bush barley $500 hogs
shipments - IS -four, ll,O0O bush corn, 700 bush
oats. 400
a. 'l.-Mcss pork unsettled at $780,
iulk meats dull at a CSC. Bacon
in nand. Live hogs quiet nt $3.50 a
ga lskey In fair demand a. SIC
y S.-Cotton active at full prices
Tai 1 Spices, In slning Boxes.
UsRl hii Coffee d3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02

business with the N -'
COMMISSIONERS OF PATENTS.
and assignments or Transfers of Rights etc. attended to:
rejected Applications eNamiTfd aud Patents Secured
whe the invention merits 1t eissues Extensions and
lnterierences conducted by ~
JAMES q. ARNOLD, Wa1cester Mass
ofFIcR No. IL Bank Block Fostdf ST. dtf fl2
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02
Letter from Boston.

The Woman Suffrage Bazaar $50 4. h.
Reads Picture of Sheridan's RIde-An
Art Purchase by Rcecher.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-02
Mntrets.

reserved.
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serted. Ord e'f IL. Geo Sessions corner
Fr and IT. hBiRelow's book and sta-
tloAery stoge, t J with W. W. Cook AZ
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