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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06
Facts for the Consideration OF
Holders of $50 u. ). Bonds.

In view of the great success of the
New Five per Cent, Government Loan,
it is very evident that the whole public
debt will soon be funded at > per cent.
or less rate, and that holders of the IT,.
:. Five-Twenties must decide whether it
is not best TO make at once SUI III change
of investment as will enable them TO re-
aiizc as profit, or add to their capital,
the present average premium Of II per
cent. ON ) POS, ard at the same time
largely increasing their annual income.
Holders of Five-TwentieS OF the issues
of 1862, which, under the recent an
nouncement of the Secretary of the Trca-
sury, will be paid oil in December next,
have special and Immediate reason TO
consider the question of conversion, I'M
less they wish TO receive coin for their
Five-Twemties, or exchange them ut par
for bonds of the new issue, bearing an
average rate Of 1 ! per cent.
To all holders Of L. = securities " hu
wish 10 take advantage of The present IA
vorablr opportunity for making the sug
gc>tcd change of Investment, we recon-
mend the Vermont Division Portland X
Og,lcn>buI" Railroad First Mortgage &
per cent. Gold Bonds. now selling at 90
in currency. (S1e advertisement in an
other cnlnmn) These Bonds are Il First
Mortgage ON Il Vermont Railroad, built,
owned and controlled by Vermont men
a road that Is sure To become most i'm
portant link in one Of the shortest and
| most direct lines Of thornn9!Itare connect
Ing this, and the mole easterly part OF
New England, with the great Wrst-
passing, as it docs through some Of the
choicest timber and farming lands III tLe
state, and opening up Il new rontc ioI
travel and fIci%hts.
The holder Of Il $1,000 F'ivc-Twcnty
Bond who exchanges ii now for l.. y O.
Il. X. Bonds, thereby increases his prin-
cipal over - per cent, receiving Sl2Gj
i'll L. X o. X. X. Bonds fpr $1,000 in
| FINc-IWrnics. He also increases the
yearly interest income ON his Investment
more than - per cent, or from $50 III
gold 10 $3.50 in Gold. Funds invested
IN 1-2O'$ At their present premium Yield
> per cent. interest in cold. L. \ O.
X. Il. H"nl~ at 80 Weld 6 81 per cent
Ia cod
Any exchange of L. :. Eomd- or "lh
~ >rcuriti,. for the T. y O. X K. Bonds
can be Effected al hc~t market rates aud
ll.c L. x q. L. X Bonds Delivered at
once, AT the First National Bank Of ~.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06

Just now, when nca;ly every holder
Of Five twenty Bonds is drhatin. in his
own mind whether he had better sell ont,
81 - TO realize the Great premium ON
lis bonds, or To wait till hr j. offered 4
new bond heariu@ a lower rate of inter
est, Il hesitation, natural with many who
hardly know how or where to invest
their. money - Is To retain the hi"hc~t
rate OF interest and still have their capt.
tai safe and tan9it!e-we can refer them
with pleasure to the nounccmcnt of
Mrs-r~. Fisk n Hatch, the widely known
AMI respected BANKERS, in an other col
umn. All will remember Tie efficiency
AMI ,arncstnrSS of this Firm in the sale
of the treat Government Loans durinT
the dark days Of the Rebellion. and
many will appreciate the wisdom Of
their great faith in the ultimate value of
the very Five-twcntics which are Euw
commanding high premium. Also, at
I later date. their wonderful activity and
foresight in prcdictin" Il great success for
the Central Pacific Railroad, which has
been 50 July borne out 10y the RAPID con-
struction and treat earning capacities of
the road, and the cnvianlc distinction its
securities have achieved the world over.
Those who have had dealings with
Mc>srs. Fisk " Hatch know that their
statements may be relied on; and feel
that when they say a Bond i rs sure TO
be- paid. principal and interest, as Gov
ernment Bond. it means that they have
given careful scrutiny to the security,
and that the statement is not made on
their part without a thorough conviction
that II is 80. They now recommend
with that same confidence the Chesapeake
and Ohio Bonds, Of which hut il small
portion remain unsold. W. entertain
no doubt that time will show their rec
concentration of these Bond, To have
been as fully warranted rs III the case OF
Five IwcnticS or Central Pacific
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06
Grant, or " no ?

We confess 10 being pretty thoroughly
converted 10 the one term doctrine aS APP
piled To Presidents; still we cannot bnt
admire tie calm and sensible way III
which IIarper's Weekly treats this ques-
ton Of the nomination Of President
Grant:
We make the preference Of NJ candi-
date yet mentioned n test of Republican
orthodoxy. There are those, indeed
Whose nomination mi4ht fairly be held to
show such decentralization in the party
that GOOD Republicans could not support
them; but no such alternative has YET
presented it elf in the Presidential debate.
For reasons which we have mentione |,
and shall probably often repeat, the re-
nomination of General Grant seems To IL
most cApcdient for the Republican party.
While in his administration, ~ in every
other, there is much to be criticised
much also of what is said of him is sheer
calumny. But if the party shall fairly
decide that it will not fight it ont npol
that liue, but prefers another le;dc-, W,
shall follow the ha". And if at thi.
time the withdrawal of General Grant
from the candidacy would obviously unite
the party upon 4 more available candi-
date, We believe that the President, Whose
patriotism and devotion 10 the welfare OF
the country have certainly been amply
prov d, would not hesitate 10 withdraw
But his retirement would not produce
that result. There has been 80 other
person mentioned upon whom there i
any probability whatever Of harmonious
union. In lSGI1, when the question OF
the nomination WAS a9itatcd, if General
Grant had perempturily declined, Mr..
Chase would have been unanimously So
lcctcd by the sentiment Of the party. But
who stands now where the Chief .Jus.ir,
stood then In the actual situation. there
fore, the denomination OF the President
is rs eNpcdirnt II his nomination WI in
ISIS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06

HAVE TO ADMIT Ir.-Some people
have pretended not to believe the horrl-
bic ku-klux stories, but the results of the
Congressional investigating committee
leave no room for doubt on this point :;
and alluding to the recent trials at Ra-
leigh, North Carolina, the Era newspa-
per of that city says:
"Thcse trials have di>pcllcd all doubts
as to the existence of bloody and muir
derous secret political society in some
portions of the State. The evidence in
the case OF the United States against Il.
a. Shotwell and others, was SO clear
and convincing As 10 extort from all Il
confession that the verdict Of gully rem
dered by the jury was Il Just and right
cous one. 1t was also such aS TO con
vince every one, whatever his political
prcjudices might he, that the infamous
organization is 4 part Of the working ma
chinerv of the Conservative party in the
lucaitit, in which it exists"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06

and the position Of Massachusetts in It's
credit at home and abroad and in lis
rank among the most favored States OF
the world in all that makes a powerful
and happy Commonwealth is the hest
proof of the wisdom and success OF the
present AMI past Republican admin;stra-
ton of the State Government.
Rcso}reF, That the long continued de-
preston o. American shipping interests
should receive the immediate and careful
consideration of Congress, and that such
changes in our revenue and navigation
laws as will tend 10 restore the business
of slip-building and ship-owring TO a
condition Of hcaIthiul prosperity should
be made without loss of time.
Res.'rod, That the Republican party
of Massachusetts is mindful of its obllga-
tons to the loyal women OF America for
their patriotic devotion to the cause of
freedom; that we rejoice i'll the late act
ion OF State legislatures in recognizing
the fitness OF women for public trust,
and that i'll view of the great favor which
the movement has received from many
of the republican party, the subject OF
suffrage Tor women is Il question that de
serves the most careful and respectful
consideration
HeEOicei, That the Republican parry
ol Massachusetts join with the citizens
OF the State generally in recognizing the
fidelity and ability and honorable meth
dds with which his ExceIIcncy, William
Clatlin, has discharged for three years,
the hi@h trusts committed to him IL Chicl
Magistrate, and that lac has won the cor
dial acknuwlc'l cement ct the entire pco-
pie, for the General success, OF his admin,
IstratlOn.
H'soircR, That ilis con, cntiun pre-
sents the name OF Hon. William Il.
Washburn To the Republicans of Ma~:,l
chuSett-, with cutie confidence in hi>
integrity, ability and fitness for the office ;
and that his administration ul the att:liI~
OF the State will sustain her advanced
position anon" the Republican State. ui
the Union
Hcoi,d, That the Republican party
will do lis best to elevate the condition
OF tie WAGES ut the receiving. portion OF
IL citizens 10y Il tuli and Starc!Iin" inIui-
ry into the facts hc;uiu% upon their con-
dltion, and by such legislation ~ That
inquiry shall show To b. for Their ;.dvan-
ta"r, HAVING Respect {" the Judgment "l
the lahurrrS Of llc Commonwealth the
selves n, to what measures shall b.. best
adapted To their wants.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06

and third President of the Mormon
church, was arrested this evening by
United States Marshal Patrick, upon an
indictment of the Grand Jury charging
him under the Utah statutes with lewdly
and lasciviously cohabiting with one
Louisa Free, whom Wells claims as one
OF his wives. The accused was taken
before Judge Mexican and held to bail in
$4,000 to answer at the present term OF
the Court. In this case, as in that Of
Brigham Young upon a similar charge,
Major Charles H. Helmstcd and Hon.
Il. Fitch are counsel for the defence.
Gen. Henry A. Morrow, formerly IN
command here, arrived last night and
was enthusiastically received. lie is
under orders 10 report at Camp Doug
lass.
A company of cavalry from Fort
Steele and a iull battery from Fort Hal
leck are expected tomorrow. There
are now about 5000 troops i'll camp.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06
IHc -HdSSUrHHSrifS 1irhrf ana
I'fUtJOrUl.

The candidates nominated 10y the Re
publican STATE Convention at Worcester
are as follows:
Decentralization T. Wa~hhurn OF
Greenfield.
Lieutenant G"NcInor-.Io>rph Tucker
Of Lemon.
Attornry-Gcneral-Charlc~ X Train
of Boston.
Secretary of S:aic-Oli,rr Warner OF
Northampton.
Trcasurcr-Charlc- Adams. DR., OF
North BrGoklield.
AuditCr-CIIarleS Endirutt of Canton.
The following resolutions were adopt
cd by the convention.
Whereas, The Republican party finds
no ''new departure" but only Il strict
adherence 10 those principles that have
preserved that Union, secured freedom
and equality before the law 10 all class
e., and diminished the burdens of the
people by an honest and economical adj
ministration Of the Government therefore
Hcoir,d, That the Republicans of
Massachusetts renewcdly give their ;td
hercnce to the great principles that have
guided thu national Republican party,
and pledge to il their undivided support
in enforcing all the laws for the protec-
ton of life and liberty in every part of
our land in the honest payment of our
national debt: in reducing taxation, and
in such reform of the civil service a< shall
secure efficiency and honesty i'll every
part of the government.
ResoL,ed, That the present national
administration, by the large reduction
of the national debt and interest upon
the public bonds, 50 that the national
credit has been restored and the burdens
of taxation diminished by its successful
adjustment of the controversy with
Great Britain, and by lis vigorous and
successful action in learning the political
rights Of the people, is entitled 10 our
hearty commentator.
Hesoired, That the Republican party
Of Massachusetts has been and is the pr
ty of progress and reform, that its great
mission has been to blot out all class
distinction on American soil, that it
knows no class to be favored, and will
permit none 10 be oppressed, but regard
ing all citizens of the State rs equal be-
fore the law, it seeks TO secure for them
the blessings OF free education and pro-
lection in every field of honest industry
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06

CNLIrtl"n i beginning 10 crop uul in
I'll" "i'd- ri An-ira'ia, The pro, incial
.'NcIrm %. ,t y. Sc" t. Wales has
!iuuly giNc'i up - donkey "a opposition
" the employ mrnt OF women ~ telegraph
P,ratur,. and now the Melbourne Ar,u~
announces that several women have been
appointed 10 cIcrN>hir> in the po,totiicr
All this may seem V,ry unimportamt t.
American women, bat they should he
member that "a -ucIal reforms even more
than in other things, it i the first step
that costs.
1t is reported that the New Hampshire
Democrats have sent out a secret ;'ircu-
lar asking the opinion OF their prominent
men ON the rropricty ot calling an extra
session OF the legislature, under a Ger
tam contingency which, il i thought,
may occur.
The Troy Whi2 SAYS, that lat recent
convention of Vernon, burglars it was
resolved that, in all cases where it was
possible, it was rNprIicnt Il use chInro-
form ON victims" Gammun.
y li"-ton paper say tina; grapes were
never 80 abundant and cheap ~ lhi: sea
son. They sell II Low ~ ten cents per
pound
$H"ChIN" ACCIDENT A portion of
the bridge constructed over the Ncr,Iiuris
Iirrr om the Kansas and rrNns railroad
near Fort Giils III, Ark, fell ON Sunday,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06

RIOT IN NIRGINIA-A riot occurred
at Danville, Va, on Saturday evening,
from an attempt on the part of 4 mob OF
negroes TO rescue negro from arrest.
After futile attempts on the part of the
mayor TO disperse the mob, the military
were called ont and the riot act read
twice. Stones being thrown at the may
or, the military were ordered to charge
with bayonets upon the mob, and one of
the most turbulent of the rioters was bay
oneted. A policeman was shot by some
unknown person. Great excitement fol-
lowed. The stores were closed, and the
people ordered to Their homes
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06
Gen. BufIer Defeated.

Gen. Il. f. Butler was defeated at
Worcester last week in his attempt TO
seize the gubernatorial chair Of the old
BAY State, and VIM. Il. Washburn OF
Greenfield, present member of congress,
was nominated. We give in another
column the names OF the Republican
candidates and the platform.
The fight in the convention was sharp
and decisive, if not short. The delegates
stood their ground from II o'clock
Wednesday forenoon until , o'clock
Thursday morning. There was abund-
ant tactics on both siles, but nj llalf-past
T. at night the vote on candidate for
governor was declared, and stood CAB
for Washburn, and AGA for Butler. In
a speech, Gen. Butler accepted the action
# the convention, and the prospect is
tina. the election will Lc unusually quiet.
The country at large, and Massachusetts,
in particular, may he congratulated on
the result.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06
F,crrHfiDH Ut R0ifrOdd Collisions.

Most of the fearful railroad slaughters
OF late years could have been prevented
by the use Of the Westinghouse air. brake
Had the Portland express train been fur
ni>hel with this brake, not 4 life need
have been lost at Revere, where thirty
three human beings were launched into
eternity amid the most agoniZing suffer-
life. The same might have been true at
Norwalk, where over filty-some of
them the best men Of New England
met their doom at an open draw
But what is an air-brakc, some may
ak. 1t is simply thiS : On the engine
i, Il seli,arting air pump, worked by
steam, which condenscs air into il rcser-
yoir. ndrr each car is an air-cylinder
from which the power is applied directly
To the brake, the pressure Of the air be-
ing conducted TO the cylinders through
las pipes luuIlio illi'icI the CitIS anu tOil-
nected at the coupling by rubber hose.
The whole is under the instantaneous
control of the engineer, and So tremend
ou- is the power of the brake and SO in
Simultaneous lis operation that Il train
running 40 miles an hour can be brought
IL a stand still within lis length. 1t
costs 1929 TO equip IN engine and 500
To- tit up Il ear with it, but the saving in
dispensing with brakemen and avoiding
loss by accident-to say nothing Of the
preservation of llc-iS immense.
All the express trains ON the best
western roads are equipped with these
brakes. They work to a charm: there
i no whis.ling for putting ON or oft
brakes, for it is all done by the engineer,
and Just at the right Time, thereby saw
in% much time, humping and .jolting
which hand brakes are sure TO give. BE
idle, AMI better than all this, it is ten
times safer Ia ride on Il train manned
with the air-brakc than the old fashioned
way
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06
me UOrHiOH Question.
BRIGHAM lOl Nj ARRESTED.

EIIGIIAM lOl Nj ARRESTED.
Matters seem TO he coming rapidly IL
a head in the vicinity Of Salt Lake and
We think it hiah time. In the United
states court being held there, the grand
jury have indicted certain pnlygamiSt>
for adultery. The Mormon people ar,
realty cXaspcratcd, and their papers
advocate open Resistance. Indictments
tor other serious crimes have been made
against the leaders of the Mormon church..
and ;ltogrtler it looks AS though the ca
Ivcr Of the lawlcss Brigham ana his in
tatuatci followers, was near lis close.
ilayina begun Tia. work Of publication
We do not see how the government can
stop short OF making Il clean job of it ;
and judging from the following despatch
tclcyraphed from tab OH Monday, they
have no idea Of mlncing matters:
brigham Young was arrested at Salt
Lake City ON Monday afternoon, upon
the Indictment OF the grand jury charg-
ing him under the Utah statute with
lewdly and licentiously cohabiting with
women. The arrest was made by the
United States marshal. Owing to the
sickness OF the prisoner, he was allowed
TO remain at his house during the night,
in charge of the deputy marshal He
will be taken before Judge Mexican, to-
day. The penalty upon conviction is
Imprisonment for not over ten years nor
less than six months and Il fine of not
over $1,000 nor less than 800. The
Mormons are not to be credited. The
Mormon leaders give assurances that all
processes of the court will be obeyed
The governor has made every prepare
ton for an emergency, and he will main
tam the laws at any cost. Another
company Of United States troops arrived
on Monday, i'll addition to three compa-
mes which arrived on Sunday night.
FURTHER FROM BRIGHAM. - ANOTHER
SAINT ARRESTED.
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. In Court
This morning the counsel for brigham
Young, having stated that Young was
sick and unable TO appear, moved that
he he admitted TO bail. Judge Mexican
said that il the prisoner was sick he
might remain in his house unguarded for
the present, but that a motion to admit
10 bail could not be entertained until the
prisoner appeared at the bar of the
Court.
In the Hawkins case motion was
made to quash the Indictment, which
was overruled, but time was granted to
file plea of abatement. All is quiet
and there are no indications of trouble.
Daniel ii. Wells, Mayor Of the city
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06
Fr0iJHi Horrors in Persia,
LONDON, October 3.

LONDON, October ).
SaIil Dickinson writes from Tchcran.
Persia, under date of September :, Civ
ing an account of the condition of affairs
in the famine stricken province of kho-
rassau. lie says that in July 5000 per-
sons persisted III the city of Meschid, and
10000 inhabitants of the province had
been carried .oti into slavery by the AZ
ghans, who had taken advantage of the
general Reorganization to make incur
sions for plumber. The bakers demand
ed such cXorbltant prices for bread that
the authorities had INTERVIEWED, and Il
number OF eXtortioncrs had been cXccut-
ed. MIR. Dickinson says that the coun-
try is disturbed by frequent Instructions
The pestilence still RACES, and its horrors
are increased by destructive inundations
Yet, Notwithstanding the fearful situa-
ton of the country and the people, the
Pcrsion government has refused 10 avail
itself of aid protfered by the governments
Of Great Britain and Russia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06

AT Greenfield, the home of the Hon.
William Il. Washburn', the Republican
candidate for Governor of Massachusetts,
the news of his nomination was received
with great demonstrations Of joy. On
Thursday the bells in all the churches
were run%, and in the evening the people,
to the number of nearly two thousand,
went to his house with Il band of music.
Mr.. Washburne app jared on the balcony,
and was greeted with most hearty cheers,
after which, in short and graceful
speech, he thanked his friends and ncinh-
borS for their kindness.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06

Michigan has an immense apple crop,
which sells at 81 to 81 per barrel.
The Inauguration of Prof Noah Por-
ter, as President of Yale College, takes
place on Wednesday, Oct. 18th.
AS three persons were descending on
the elevator i'll Fitcll's Hotel in North
ampton, on Satudry, some Of the ma
chinery gave way and the elevator fell TO
the floor. A boy, son of Mr.. A. An
drews of Springfield, was fatally injured
and died soon after, and Mrs Frederic
Mapes was severely injured
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06
STEW ART HARVEY.
ATroENEY AND CUUNsFIIuE,
HANO\ EE, y. II.

Reference: The Man Himself
"Thc Man Himself came up To n.
tend the Fair, put up at the Trottcr
louise, let himself out To the full extent
OF his clothinY, and announced himself
as Reporter for New Hampshire papcr-,
sir ~ lie walked about awhile rs though
he felt the terrible responsibility that
would rest upon linn ii he should acci
dcntally let himself down with his whole
weight ut once upon the surface of the
earth, and break through the thin crust,
which is barely sufficient to support his
immense weight; and in gong 10 the
north end OF the village, where the Fair
was held, he proceeded very carefully,
50 that the south end might not tip up.
When about to leave he told the land
lord that he was employed by the Maj :
shals of the Fair to report and they had
agreed 10 pay his hotel bill. The land
lord requested him To have unc of the
MarshalS come and verify his statement,
and he went 10 find one of them. and
that was the last the landlord saw of
him. The Marshals never agreed to
pay his bill he did ask one of the Di-
rectors To have the Society pay his hotel
bill, but they would not do it. They
will, however, give him the first premi-
um ON ''chcck" without Il dissenting
voice. And Stevens, of the Trottcr
House, will give him Diploma rs cham
pion dead beat" with Il copy ofhis I'M
paid bill attached Is voucher. on APP
plication.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-10-06

RNlE'Ap LNw.-On Monday Il man
r"~jiiu" in Nrr:uunt Wa arrested in this
city. al The instance of conductor on
the Northern Railroad, because he had
refused /" pay the fare from Lebanon to
Concord He offered a coupon of Il
thr u.h ticket issued last June in Chira-
%, which bore the words, good for
thirty days only ;" but the conductor re-
fused 10 take it. The case WAS tricd be-
fore Justice Fletcher, who decided that
the tlckct wa> GOOD until used. in spite
"t the restriction printed tn it. This
question Las been decided in precisely
the IAN way in dozens. if not hundreds.
OF similar suits but Conductors ignore it
whenever they ran.-C1nr,W V H.
.Nt,i',,u.i,