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

There will be no more lectures OF the
course after Tonight. until some zine in
March, when Wendell Phillips closes the
course.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
Vermont State Board of Education.

The Annual Scs ion Of the Teach r. Institute for
, 'scdunit County. will lie held in 81. JOH\SBURY,
CONNIE ncing MONDAY, February 10, ISL, and
closing the Friday following. Essex County will
be- held in the VILLAGE OF GUILDIIAII., cornIne nc
ing MONDAY, FEBHU AIRY %, ISL and closing
on the Friday follow ing. In, tuc;ors - Conductor:
FoRDYCE a. ALLEN, A. NJ, OF Marshfcld
Penn. 4 sis:an': MI ELIZA VI. CLAGA, late Pre-
ceptres- in the lur and Button seminary IT Man
chester.
The day ion i'll be devoted to the di-cu- ion and
rentatOn Of method of organizing Cli Tying, gov
crning, and teaching common schools.
/ ctarc may he expected each evening.
An examination of candidates for STATE Certificates
will ic held, On lhurtday and Friday.
JOHN II. FEE\t II, Secretary
Secr,tar,' = Oiic.. Burlington, Jan. ISL
The, attention of Town SupCrintcndcnts, ltlcheIH,
and Prudr1l Committee. IL called to the following eN
tracts from the school l.aws:
The time not to exceed five dayF, actually 2. ent by
any teacher of common school in Attendance upon the
Tea, herr Institute held pursuant to law, during the
finn, fr u ich such teacher IL engaged to teach such
.cbooI hall be considered as time lawfully expended
h sIcb teacher in the scrvic Of the district 10y which
he !. endowed and in the legitimate performance Of
hi. contract teacher. Approved, Nov: -, 1859.
The secretary of the Board Education shall hoLi
Institute Examinations for the examination OF cand
dates Tor State Certificates, restricting such examine
persons who bring satisscory evidence u good
moral character, aud Of having taught 4 common
ool for nj least forty weeks within the four years
list preceding such examination and of their success in
governing and teaching and all cerfc granted at
-uch examinations shall be good fol five ye1ra.
Approved Nov. -, 1870. 1911
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
List ofLetters remaining; in the post olnce ii
Edwin N. Eastman's Estate

The subscribers, having been appointed by the honor
able probate court Tor the district al Caledonia
missOners receive, examine and claims and
demands OF all persOIs against the estate OF Edwin n.
Eastman, late OF Sutton, said district, deCeas-
edreprrseut, insOy and the six
the 3lst day Jan ISL being allowed by said
To the creditors of said deceased, exhibit
their respective claims before Give notice. that
viii attend to the duties OF our appointment at The
dwelling house widow Ella +, Eastman, in Sutton
said district, the 4th March and 2gh OF July
neAt At 10 O'Clock i'll TIE urcnOOn each Of said day
J. NJ. PILLSBUkY. (,,,
4 fCOm
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
IHc RaiirOuH,

We are glad To learn that eff .rt, are be-
'h% made To procure local subscriptions to
the Essex county railroad of such amount
IL 10 encourage the managers to go for
"Ard aud grade the first ten or twelve
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
Post Office Time Table.

CLuSE-Southern and Wcrtcrn, $50 A. ". Northern
and stage mails $50 T. u.
AEl:IVE.-Northcrn9 OILS A. NJ. southern and Western
::ll =. NJ. Stage mails 81 =. NJ.
STAGES LEAVE for the East ana West on arrival OF
G:l1 T. NJ train returning to connect with "l'
train next morning.
Office hour from \. Nj. to r. NJ
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

The white powder discovered in the
room ut Caslleton, where DIR. ii. +.
Smith was recently found dead, proved
TO lie IL harmless plaster used by his faith
cr, " no Is Il dentist, and there was Meth
inc in the room or in the circumstance
of his death to justify the supposi;ion OF
The reports that his brother WAS found
-sen>cess on his body and that his moth
or was frantic are also denied by the
family
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
JAY COOKE Il CO., Financial Agents.

Subscriptions rec ivci ly MORGAN KEENE &
AAHNlN,2E Wall Street y. Y, General Ageuts.
National Rank of Lyndon, :. b. Matocks Cashier :
First National Bank Of ST. Johnsbury, Geo. May, Cash-
Ter; Caledonia. National Bank, Danville, j. b. Nat
toeks cashier; National Bank Ct Newbury, Local
Agent
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
Fresh Garden, Flower, Fruit, Herb, Tree
and Shrub, and Evergreen Seeds, pre-
paid by mail, with directions for culture.
Twenty-Five different packets of either
class for SI.OO. The six classes $500.

20 900 lbs Evergreen and Tree Seeds; Apple, Pear
Cherry, g.. Grn-s SEED; Bee, CIhbsgc, Carrot
onion squash, lurnp, and all Veg table and Flower
Seed, in small large quantities also, Small Frui:s
stocks, Bulbs, Shrubs Roses, Nrbcnas, &c, 10y mail,
prepaid New ,Ioldcn Band, Japan Lily, SIC. Priced
Descriptive Catalogue mt to any plain iddr gratis
Agent wanted. Wholesale LET to AGENTS Cuiz and
the Trade. Seeds comnIis-iOn
b. NJ. WATSON, Old Colony Nur tIics and Seed
Warehouse, Plymouth Mass. Established in 1Si2.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
LOCAL AND STATE ITEMS.


e. Friends III this section of the State will
add materially to the interest OF the Calcdo-
MAN bssending us local items promptly and
IN /, brief legiblc form.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

There will be no disappointment of
the lccturc-%Oers tonight, il the train is
late. Mrs. Lippincott arrived in town
Wednesday, bound not 10 disappoint Us Il
second time this winter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
ADDISON COUNTY.

The house of Nahum Parker of Mid
dlcbury was entered by burglars, on Sun
day, during the absence of the family at
church, and 5000 in money and $4,000
in government bonds were taken
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
There was 4 singular scene at we'd
ding in Bennington a few days since. y
large number OF guests had been invited,
some by the cxpectant bridegroom and
some by the bride. Among the nupibcr
were some who were not on speaking
terms with each other and Il scene tn
sued between The would-be happy young
man and the bride elects friends that put
to flight all thoughts of Hymen, and it
was not until long after midnight that
the disturbance was quelled and the cere-
muny was concluded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

Besides the above towns. we find in
james Whitelaw's map of 1875. which ac-
companies Williams's ''Iiistory OF Yer
mont the following towns in Caledonia
county: L;ttlcton, now Waterford, st. An
drcwS. now Barre.
1t will be seen that Caledonia county
formerly embraced six towns OF Washing
ton, aud among them the capital o. the
stale.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

We are Gald TO notice that Mr.. II. W.
Fleetwood mas been rc-app"intcd post
master at this place. He performs the
arduous duties of the Office ia a most az
ceptlblc manner.
{. J. Il. Harris. Esd. formerly of Dan
willie, has been appointed L. :. Commits
li-hcd hims, II in the law business ut the
growing town OF Iauhton.
Rev. L. ii. Byington, formerly ol Wind
sor. is soon To be installed over the Con-
gre"ational church at Brunswick, Maine
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

There is some prospect OF a musical
convention at this place. either the third
week in March.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
ORANGE COUNTY.

Charles w Boyce Of Brookiield and
J. +. Chadwick Of West Randolph were
fox hunting in the latter place, Thurs
day morning, when Chadwick slipped
and fell on the ice, discharging his gun
INTO the abdomen of Boyce, killing him
almost instantly. Boyce leaves fsmi
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
Railroad Trains.

GOING SUIrTH.-9:1~ A. ri.
1uI\G NOETII.-!:l1 T.. NJ.
~IAGES-Ic:ve for East and W, st arrival of eli
train, returning to connect with 9:1> train next
Innrnnr.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
DoUtR OF an Oid Citizen.

Capt. William c. Arnold of this village.
died suddehly Wednesday. Feb. -. Capt.
Arnold was in attendance of the afternoon
session OF the Institute on Tuesday. but
was somewhat i'll in the evening. At G
O'Clock Wednesday morning he was sciz-
cd with intense pain in his chest. and al
though somewhat relieved by the mcdica-
ton rcsoited 10, he expired about IL
o'clock. Il. IN. He would have been 20
Years old had he survived till next March,
Capt. Arnold was born at the Four Cor
ncIS, >o-called, in this town, in the large
house now owned by Mr.. Scion B. Wright,
and has always lived in st. Johnsbury,
save one years residence at Fairlce. He
was the son Of William c. Arnold. who
was the son of iona. Arnold. one OF the
original prOprictorS aud settlers of the
town. and also large proprietor in the
towns OF Lyndon and Sutton. The Ar
n"lds came TO ST. bloomsbury from Rhode
island. and were OF the family of the late
Ex-Governor Arnold OF that State.
Capt. Arnold. from his long residence
IN this town. had an extensive acquaint-
ancc. For the last fifteen years he has
Nupcrintcndcd work IN our cemetery and
he also had charge OF the Union school
house for several years. He so won the
regard of the pupils in this institution that
last Christmas they presented him with an
elegant cane. The present was a joy to
his heart. Those OF US who had known
nm :" long. will sorrow that we shall see
his face no more.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
WORTH DUIirii[c.

The local dramatic entertainment aud
oyster supper at North Danylle last week,
was an unexpected success. more coming
than could be comfortably accommodated.
1t was repeated on Friday evening TO a
fair house. About S1G0 were taken in all.
aud after paying expenses. there must re-
main a'considcrable sum towards buying
I bell tor the church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

During the first day of the session OF
the Institute. still in progress in this place.
slips of paper were given out and upon
which each teacher was required to wIitc
ten WoIds announced from the desk by tn"
leadcr-the object of which was to asccr-
tain the proficiency of the teachers in spell
inc. The papers were numbered. and re-
turned. and the next day the result was
declared. One in seventeen only spelled all
the words accurately. At the close OF the
Grammar school in this place last week.
visitors were allowed TO examine the tally
of the spelling of one of the classes during
the term. The spelling was done hy writ
ing, as in the case of the trial in the Ihsti-
tutc. The class numbered 81. and -
words were given out daily. Every alb
scncc was counted - failures. Whole
number of worGs spelled 1879. One schol-
ar spelled the whole number OF 1879; an
other, 1870; another. 1865: another l35S;
another. 1884 another 1892: another 1928.
Thirteen of the 33 spelled over 1900 of the
1879 words. while over ouc-half of
thu Is deductions were made Tor absences.
We are sure that this class in Mis- Fylcr's
school does not compare very mtIVora-
bly, with the spcllin" at the Institute, and
really think the boys may he allowed TO
throw up their caps Il few feet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

Ericf LOcHfS.
New form Justice Trustee Writs. just
printed at this office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
UNCLE JOSH'S
Tx u n * EUT FTTN
FLOWER SEEDS, Etc.

+. NEWBUR Scotsman sud Florist, BROOKLYN
Conn, Importer and Dealer in Flower aud Vegetable.
seeds, Plant, Hulhous Roots etc. Catalogues ready
January. Free. Brooklyn. Conn, 1-7l.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

Walker, but the public ought to know how
he escaped upon his recent trial. 1t was
for an alleged defect in the complaint
There were two or three dozen offences
proved against him, and so clearly that no
jury the law would have tolerated could
nave failed to recognize. 1t is true quite
a number of witnesses could not remem-
Der Of drinking of Walkers liquors. and
their testimony fell short of legal proof,
yet in most of these cases the jury doubt
less felt. as did the public, they had used
so much rs to weaken their memories.
The jury were bound to render true YER
dict, and upon an unlawful complaint did
right in rendering one of acquittal. This
did not acquit Mr.. Walker in the public
mind, but did save him from penalty by
way of a heavy fine.
1t is just rs easy to prosecute guilty men
upon complaints against which no one
not even a lawyer, can wag his tongue.
or give any jul or room TO doubt when he
may be so inclined-as to attempt TO 60 so
with defective papers. 1t is also an abuse
of the state, and injurious to the public
morals. for the certainty of conviction of
the guilty arms the law with terror. while
escape is equivalent TO proclamation of
immunity. The man who goes forth to
battle with Il broken scimetcr, rarely re-
turns laurel crowned.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

"A. NJ. Daniels. and Charles Sylvester
of Barnet. have rented the first basement
If Wards block on the Avenue. and are
To- occupy part "t it for meat market.
The ldes OF PasSump>ic have the remain
der Tor their grain and flour business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
A FACT !

THAT TIEFIELD'S COLD WATER SELF
WASHING soar, will wash clothes with boiling,
no hard rubbing, no hot water, wafh boards, no
hluoing 10 injury to garments.
CO Every bar warranted = above
&. G. BINGHAM,
Agent tor ST. Johnsbury, VI
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

Geo. Tabor has rented the billiard t;i-
the basement of same block. The present
billiard hall i, to be occupied by Geo. II.
Tisdale for furniture rooms.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

MIR. Horace Fairbanks has commence
cd repairs upon the old bank building.
We understand he i, to put on Il French
roof. slated, and modcrnizc the structure
throughout. Occupying so important 4
position as this building does on Main
street. this change is most gratifying.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17

The newspapers insist that the pen
ion Office j. to be removed from this place
to Montpelier. We shall he sorry to lose
Gen. Thomas; 80 amiablc and courteous
n gentleman is worth an effort 10 retain in
any placc-but we learn his heart has been
set upon the capital for his home from the
time of his appointment. We think. how
eyer. the pensioners on the east side OF the
state would be better served at this point
The Teachers Institute has been in
session at this place the present week.
There has been Il GOOD attendance Of teach
cr> from other towns, AMI Il fair number
of citizens have been in To the sessions.
Public lectures have been held every even
Inc. The lecture on Monday evening hy
\. +. Rankin, Esq. on the influence of
woman, especially rs teacher. was i
scholarly and eloquent address; and one
"t the best tributes to the mothers, wives
and daughters of America. that We have
heard in long time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
THE NEW YORK DAY.BOOK.

THE CHAMPION OF WHITE SUPREMACY
AGAINST THE WORLD-A FIRST-CLASS EIGHT
PAGE DEMOCRATIC WEEKLY, estabIiz he'd in 1850
s. year 81 for xix months. Subscribe for IT, For
specimen copies, address "DAi-BOOK, New York
City"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
1O0o Use THE VEGETABLE 1O7A
1910 PULMONARY BALSAM." tOfU

The old standard remedy for c,ugh=, coldr, consump
ton. Nothing tier" IuTIEE EE"s. x &" ,l'oson
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
GEO. =. ROWELL d CO.'S
Gfir AdrfrtiseMents.
81 TO SO PER DAY.
MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE

tnoun s n+ades, Pitisield, Mass. Long and widely
Rod snd Ii lctes snd rare beauty of location
noai ana English tuition. $3.50 for half wear. COM
ths re"' - special terms clerical patrons and
REV. c. V. SPEAR, Principal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-02-17
VERMONT
M { tn ODlST SEMINARY

AMI FEMALE COLLEGE,
MONTPELIER, VERMONT.
First-cass school for Ladies and Gentlemen Spring
Term begins Feb. ~. 1871. Address
REV. &. W WILDER, AM, Principal
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1871-07-20

z. E., farmer of Lee County, writes to the
Prairie Farmer that it seems to him that there are
but about three kinds of grapes within his knowl-
edge that are worthy of cultivation by the people
in this climate, viz: the Concord, Delaware and
Clinton. He says of them:
The Concord is perfectly hardy, rampant grow
err luscious fruit with inclination to rot soon af-
ter being pulled from the vine, but its palatable
qualities more than Overbalance this one fault.
The Delaware is rather feeble growth, but per-
fectly hardy small, pale red fruit but very sweet
and juicy. The Clinton is very pleasant, is held
somewhat in disrepute by horticulturists, and pla
ced by them somewhat low in the standard of
excellence. Yet claim that this variety is wor-
thy of considerable attention. The fruit, when
left to get perfectly ripe is very sweet and makes
an excellent claret Wine. In my small VINEYARD
of five hundred vines, find this variety more re-
munerative than any other, furnishing a good
crop nearly every season. One of the great values
to he attached to the Clinton is its extreme hardi-
ness. 1t can be left unprotected during the most
severe winter weather, and yet apparently re-
ceive but little injury.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1871-07-20
Feeding Fruit Trers.

There is great stress laid upon feeding orchards
We could never see it as some do. An orchard
will imprOve-that is, increase in wood-by a
mellow top-soil. This accounts for the benefits
derived from hoed crops. And this alone it is
the mellow soil acting is usual in the case kee
ping the ground moist, and absorbing through its
pOrosity enriching matter from the atmosphere.
This certainly is all, the crop, whether "hoed
or otherwise, will abstract strength from the soil
Mellow the soil then without a crop where it is
wanting in fertility; but where the soil is rich, by
no means do it; too much wood will be formed
after the first necessary stage of growth has pas
sed. Why do We employ root-rTuning' To les
sen the growth; in effect to impoverish the soil.
In rich soil, then, and with old trees, with
coat of grass, and let the branches reach down
freely. We thus have trees with a high top whose
branches sweep the grass and are loaded with
fruit. Other trees having mellow top-soil are
not better. The truth is, the roots having deep,
rich soil, do not lack for fertility. This is even
the case with young trees, except some which
grow too rapidly, bearing but little fruit. In their
case, root-pruning or cutting off sustenance in
stead of adding, is necessary Where soil is def
cent in fertility, the thing is different Then mel
low the surface, and apply fertilizers.-Colman's
Rural Uorld.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1871-07-20
Now to See Down a Well.

at is not generally known, says the Lancaster
PENN IntelligeRcer, how easy a matter it is to
explore the bottom of a well, cistern or pond of
water, by the use of a common mirror. When the
sun is shining brightly, hold a mirror that the
reflected ray of light will fall into the water.
bright spot will be at the bottom, SO light
to show the smallest object plainly. BY this
means we have examined the bottoms of wells
fifty feet deep, when half full or more of water.
The smallest straw or other object can be perfect
ly seen from the surface In the same way one
can examine the bottom of ponds and rivers, ifthe
waters be somewhat clear and not agitated by
winds rapid motion. If well or cistern be
under cover, shaded by building that the
sunlight will not fall near the opening, it is only
necessary to employ two mirrors, using one to re-
fleet the light to the opening, and another to re-
fleet it down into the water. Light may be thrown
fifty hundred yards to the precise spot desira-
BILE, and then downward. We have used the mir
rOr with success to reflect light around the house
to o shaded WELL and also to carry it from south
window through two rooms, and then into a els
tern under the north side of the house. Half
dozen reflections of light may he made, though
each mirror diminshes the brilliancy of the light
Let any not familiar with the method, try it,
and he will not only find it useful, but very
pleasant experiment. 1t will perhaps reveal a
mass of sediment at the bottom of the well that
has been little thought of, but which may have
been frightful source of disease by its decay in
the water.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1871-07-20
Beautiful Ireland.

We know, of course, that Ireland is called the
Emerald Isle, and that the color Of emerald is
green, but never had it entered our Imagination
that there was anywhere in this world to be seen
such verdure as it charmed our eyes to look upon
in the rural districts of Ireland. The slopes the
knobs, the dells, the fields of young grain, over
which the breeze creeps lilo playing spirits of the
beautiful; the pastures dotted over with sheep of
the purest wool, the hilsides rising up into mist
shroudet mountains, all covered with thick
carpets of smooth velvet. But Ireland should al
so be called the Flowery Isle. There is not spot
in Ireland, 1 believe, where blessed nature can
find an excuse for putting a flower, but she has
put One-not only in the gardens and in the mea-
dows, but upon the very walls and the crags of
the sea, from the great blooming rhododendrons, to
the smallest fOweret that modestly peeps forth
from its grassy cover. The Irish furze so richly
yellow, covers all places that might be otherwise
bare or barren; the silkworm delights everywhere,
from thousands of trees, to drop its web ofgold"
the blooming hawthorn, with the sweet scented
pink, and especially the white variety, adorns the
landscapes and gardens; wall flowers of every hue
ard variety, Chamber to hide the harshness of the
rural SUPPORTS the beetied cliffs of the North Sea
are fringed and sOftened with lovely flowers, and
if you kneel anywhere, almost anywhere on the
yielding carpet, you will find little, well nigh in
visible flowerets, red white, blue, and yellow
wrought into the very wool and texture. Ireland
ought to be called the Beautiful Isle. The spirit
of the beautiful hovers over and touches to living
loveliness every point.-PaH Mall Gazette