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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1872-03-01

CAUSE OF FIRES.-An experimenting
Detroit chemist took piece OF thread
bare cotton cloth, smeared it with boil
ed linseed oil. and placed 1t III the cen
tire of a chest filled with paper and rags.
Although the room was not tight and
the weather was cold, there was smell
of fire about the room in eight days.
Unpacking it, the eXperimenter found
the rag half charred. In April he made
similar experiment with pair of
painters overalls. which he rolled up
with pine shavings, and crowded III
next to the roof boards of Il loft. In il
week the smell of smoke alarmed Il
workman in the next room, and the
oyeralls were found to he on fire. And
during the hottest weather handful OF
old cotton rags. not smcared with oil.
became hot enough. when hung i'll IL
tin box in the sun, to light matches
which he had placed among them,
These facts show the necessity of eau
ton in putting away rags. especially
those that may he saturated with oil,
bcnZine or other intlamable substance.
\ New AND MALIGNANT DISEASE
The Cincinnati Times and Chronicle has
an editorial upon the new and terrible
disease which has. so far, baffled the best
skill of physicians. and which. for lack
of Il better name, they call ''cerebro-
spinal meningitis" According to the
Times it is the name, rather than the
disease. which is new. Both in Europe
and this country Il strange disease, called
sometimes 1.-THE black plague" and some
times the spotted fever" has followed
in the track of war. Oflate. however. it
has manifested itself without amy seem
ing connection with the hloud>hed OF
war. Maryland has been most seriously
affected with it, and within the past few
weeks it has made its appearance i'll
New York. During the past week four
children of one family. have died of it
in that city. and with all of them ther,
WAS scarcely twelve hours between the
attack and the death. The symptoms
were, all nausea and sudden chillS ut the
inception. and pulpulic and rose c"l"rcd
spots on the face. chest and body ut the
death. PHYSICIANS declare ii to he the
result of Il blood poison, and that it,
direct cause is generally traccahlc to the
filthy condition of drains. sewers, ol
garbage piles. Active stimulants are
said To he the only hope after the disease
has once secured ii hold upon its victim.
OF course. the chief precaution against
il. ls against all diseases. is cleanliness
of person and surroundings. 1t will he
remembered that it was to this disease
the physicians. i'll the Wharton trial.
attributed the death of Gen. kctchum.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1872-03-01
The Magazines.

.Sc,ibncr for March comes while the
-Snow is vet deep about us and the mrr-
curry is WAY down below the teens. Its
articles are uncnmnonly good as an
average. Mr.. TnWmScnd> (''Gath") has
Il pleasing sketch of the "Chc>aprakc
Peninsula" in which he go>sips agree
ably about places and persons on the
Sparks. who was born in Connecticut. a>
u Marylandcr hut does not mention two
of the most extraordinary persons who
have lived oil his peninsula. Thomas
Garrett of W ilmington and Harriet Tub
man (ncc .AramiiIta Ro>>) of Dorchester
county. VIII" both deserve statues more
than Gov. Hicks did Mr. Warmers
''liack Log Studies. are aS good a> ever.
and Rayard TaNlor'> Heart of Arabia
i~ one of his best compilations. with adj
mirahle cngravingS. "Wilt'rid Cumhrr-
mcde' is finished. Mrs. ELEPHANTS story
goes ON. and 80 do Mr.. Townlcy :
sketches of American artists. Page and
Birr>tadt being we'll described in this
number. Mrs. sherwood Miss Susan
Coolidge. I'll. H." Hiram Rich. Noah
Brooks. and +. W. knoN are among The
other contributors. all writing well. -
and when We read the book notices we
wish I'll. H.. had written more. DIR.
Holland SAYS some pertinent words
about Fisk. the Labor question: and the
over-WuIl,ing of ministers. and the other
editorial work is much H. usual
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1872-03-01

The GdidTg for March treats lis. 10y
way of fine arts. To Il wooden engraving
of the hard-Shcll coluntcnance of that
lumimary of law. gospel and democracy,
Jerry Black. who cNpoundS in this mum
her upon the once lannon's lawsuit he
tween the maIryrcd. Sairted and Shake
>p"Ireau Fisk and Ramsey of the Al
hany and SuSquchanna railroad. The
rest of the number includes Il southern
story 10y DcFoIr>t. Il most valuable ar
uclc on New York pauperi>m 10y Edward
Crap>cN. some more of the Rdirf and
charming rccullrctiunS Of Shaker life
and of the pungcnt "reminiscences Thy
Thurlnw Weed p of FLYERS admni>tra-
ton as we'll as of Gen. Clusters dittu>c
papers on the Plains. etc. There are
ais" vcr>cshy BaNard Taylor. Nora Perry
and Trace APplrt"n. more of Anthony
Tr"lI"prS novel. and much good cdit"-
rial Writing. The literary critics re
view of thanuing'> ''Waudcrcr' shows
N least that the book has been read
with an honest purpose I" sec W hat WAS
good i'll it. a> well as to pick flaws. Il
frame of mind which critics should cul-
tivate as far as nature will permit.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17
LETrEhs FR0M ABROAD.

FLORENCE, Oct, a.
Last week we came to our new apartments
on Via Montebello; after dismissing the car
raige we found the great door was locked and
no one within to give us admillancc, as the
PaTterru is not as yet occupied and DR.. Van
Nest who lives on the Primo Piano is now in
America. Therefore behold A and me seated
on shawls on the low door step with bag and
baggage, while two of our number 20 off for
the landlady. While in this humble position,
King Victor Emanuel drove by, but thinking
we were forlorn wanderers, he did not deign TO
look at the Americans. we knew it was his
carriage by the red bands on the cOachman's
hat, and that it was the crowned head itscll
was evident from its ugliness-a complexion
as red as so dark a face could be, with large
| coarse features, and hair as black as jet. We
have nine large, comfortable rooms with every
thing furnished for ease, all very nice il not Il
say elegant. To be sure the walls of our par
| lor are covered with deep yellow paper, the
three sofas are crimson, diyan green and car.
! pet maroon with red roses and green leaves
but this is italian love of color, you know
and then we must rejoice that there is no 6Lut
also The ceiling is finely frcscoed In the
| common houses, ceilings are stamped to repre-
sent frescoing, and some of our rooms arc
rough plaster stamped The houses here arc
but three or four stories high, without base
ment rooms as in Germany as we have nc
hausman. The outside door is usually shut
and 10 enter, people must ring the bell belong
ing to the piano they wish then the servan
from aboye pulls wire which opens the door
and steps into the hall TO see who is below
which, if the people are not at home, saves til,
callers coming up. You would laugh 10 SCI
our stove. There is square hole in the toI
Of the range, and in il is put round tea ket
lie, leaving an opening In each corner l sait
as | first saw it, "a cover must be put on I,
prevent the smoke from coming out" "Why
no." am told, do you not see the chime,
above. this Is the only place for the smoke tC
escape" and sure enough, above our head,
was huge fireplace chimney, which project
ed out over the whole range The next bust
ness after obtaining house, was to look fol
servants, and let all American house keepers
be thankful that with all their tribulatior
with "help," they can use their mother tongue
No small business Is 1t here TO bother and bar
gain in an unfamiliar language, but at last W.
have obtained very nice looking young man
on trial for fifteen days.
November and December are our rainy
months here, and this month has y,
promptly with cold clustering sou
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

The SLEIouNo that has beensc good, and
50 long continued, could not withstand the
bright, warnf sun Of Friday, Saturday aud
Sunday last The south wfnd that prevailed
during that time, brouHht rain on Tuesday,
and signs Of general break up So genial
has the weather been that on Monday last the
sap began to run, md our friend SHELDON. Of
Plymouth, who is generally among the arst,
made his first tap and the run was q1ite free
The winter has been one of unusual steadi-
ness II has been favorable for getting out
timber and logs, aud has been well improved
as the well-stocked mlll-yards of The country
give good evidence. We can hardly look for
more snow, or at least, sufficient quantity to
forbid the putting VI cutters into summer
quarters. The reign of mud and maple sugar
is at hand, aud while we prepare for the en-
joyment of the one, we may as well make up
our minds TO the compensation Of the other.
But-presto while we write the wind has
chopped round into the west, the temperature
has gone down, the wind begins to whistle
and snow flies with binding iierceness.
The thaw and rain within the last few days
was very timely, as one Of our leading stock
farmers informed us, that his cattle bad not
had what water they wanted for some two or
three weeks
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17
EAST VILLAGE, Feb. 10, re.
Friend Reed .

friend Iced:
DEAR SIR-IIaving seen nothing in your
columns of late in regard TO East Ashtabula,
wish to say that we sill exist as commu-
nifty. Although composed somewhat of retired
landlords blucksmiths and farmers, we have
good society," do not mean the Ladies' Un-
ion Dime Society, as the adjective employed
in the former aeOuLd not express our csima-
lion of the latter. We have stated preaching
every Sabbath. would not forget TO mention
Il donation visit recently for the Pastor, all
leaving well satisfied, having had general
good time and financially exceeding the ex
pectdtions of ALL
We have also very courteous and obliging
| merchant, who allows no opportunity TO meet
the wants Of the community to pass, as he
keeps a supply of everything but whisky, and
| If any of that article is needed, We can just
cross over to your village-as | am Informed
they have little left over there yet.
As 10 the young ladies, we take the palm
for beauty and courage; having harnessed
their own team short time since, a few o
them, combining business with pleasure, pass.
ed through ynur village ON Il southern tour
returning in the evening without accident
stopping at our friends Ii, j. Ncttleton, for re-
freshments. Unanimous verdicl-a good time
Mr.. Editor, if this meets your approval, you
may hear fIoln us agaju-
Yours truly, L. II.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

The nobDiest turEout that has blest our
sight this winter, is that of our friend the
landlord of the Tuler House, that came into
town about the last of the sleighing with u
4uartette of Geneva gents. The rig was COM
plete and exquisite throughout.
pair of sorrei three year olds belonging 10
C. Z. NETTLEToN make a very creditable ap-
pesrance upon our stccts. besides promising
sometljhg in tie future
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

The lecture of Mr. G.. f. FORD on Monday
evening last called out but Il thin audience-a
result that might have been expected. The
lecturer laborcd under the disadvantage of not
being known, and no stranger can draw an
audience in Ashtabula Could his merits as II
lecturer have been known, he would no doubt
have secured fair hearing. The lecture was
lively blending of amusement with instruc-
tion. Good powers of observation, and an
affiuence of pure language and polished wit,
made the lecture one of much more than ord
nary attraction.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

For Nursery Stock, our citizens can do no
better than to send their orders to SToRRs,
HARRISON & Co., Painesylle, who have an ad-
yerisrment in this paper. The quality and
variety TO be found upon their grounds is not
surpassed, probably in the State The firm is
reliable-ready and within reach to make
good any errors u inadvertencies, and beside
this, you can get your trees and shrubs into
the ground on the day they are taken from
the Nursery Any one wishing our Offices in
procuring stock, may do so by sending their
orders through us.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

Fifty Years Ago is the title of charming
little volume sent us by the publisher, ,ANsoN ID.
+. RANDOLPH g. Co., no Broadway, n. y. It's
author is Miss CLARA A. WILLARD, author of
May Chester Nell GrdysOn and other like works
Those who have read these stories need not be
told of the purity and beauty of their style,
and their excellent moral tendencies. No one
can take up the volume III question without
feeling the attention fixed and held to the end
The story is one of New England life, and its
characters are drawn with much fidelity and
the pleasures of the home circle are regulated
and sweetened by thoughtful, symmetrical
graceful and gracious piety. An acquaintance
of years with the author may have something
to do with the appreciation of her character
as shadawed in her works and lead us to wish
that all the world may read her stories and
| feel themselves better for drinking in their
\ pure and happy spirit. Our Sabbath schools
] in making selections for their libraries should
not omit these charming stories
A. d. +, RANDOLPH & Ce. publish also a
domestic story, entitled "Janel's Love and
service. by Margaret NJ. Robertson, which
represents simple tale of the struggles and
life incidents of a Scotch minister aad his
family who emigrate to new settlement in
America; and the writer vividly depicts the
habits and manners of the village, and the
struggles of the family, with dreclness and
picturesque effect that are deeply interesting
The story shows that as rule women need
not so beyond the home circle TO find an ap.
pr0priate sphere of labor and influence The
moral of the story is TO show that the mos
humble in life may be useful and truly in
valuable TO their fellow creatures.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

BY reference TO our marriage announce
ments, 1t will be seen that cupid has found a
vulnerable place in the heart of our bachelor
friend, SAM. SHERMAN, formerly of Spring
Mills notoriety, Kingsyille, and that he has
surrendered at discretion,
"One more unfortunate,
Weary of life,
I}ashly importunate,
Taken wife.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17
On Marriage.

On Marriage.
HAPPY RELIEF FOR lOUNG MEN from the effects OF
Errors and abuses in early life. Manhood restored.
Nervous debility cured. Impedments TO Marriage re-
moved New method of treatment New and remark
able remedies Books and Circulars sent free in sealed
envelopes.
Addloss, HOWARD ASSOCIATION. No. South
Ninth St. Philadelphia, Pa. 81
The Confessions of an RKnvalid.-Published
warning and for the benefit of young men and 9th
ers who suffer from Nervous Debility, &c supplying
the means of self cure.
Written by one who has cured himself and sent free
on receiving post paid directed envelope.
Address, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR.
9lt26 BroOklyn n. Y.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

The ChristiGn UsH9-H HENRY WARD BEEcH-
ER,s pspeE-is large, "a page sheet, hand
somely gotten mp. and of course ably edited,
and has corps Of the most talented cantgibu-
tors. The supscriplion price is $500 per year,
but with the paper each subscriber is present
ed with two beautiful chremos-sWide
Awake" and "Fast Asleep"-or the paper with
olFemos mounted, for $a.e5. AS a regular
reader, we feel qualified to recommend It as
among the best and foremost of religious
Feeklies.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17
Good VS., Poor Oil !

| HIS On. lcrsigncd bad the misfortune
10 receive fs, h 'yraud frv days exc, lot Of poor,
UNPLEASANT B gBa OIL Tor the htst tne w Ter .srs
H. .o,p AZ 1 ad4it, was known. bud u sent hrek
q the .hlcr- ., Vi have sincc ngive9s oi %
.uprr"r Dc,dt "a OIL 81 the quality heretoisTc soh
by me. ~hich Il w granttn, .....-I -.
have also received q cons ghmcht oI sair9' ~
sine OIL Which T. sup, -or ~ ahv y inr sever neIn,S
used a. Bnfnlvg OIL Tor idnfy n>'. for sahi A. v.N
rcoLOmyi Asia cannot cNprsds' wRrrahicu u"
whttea- ordinary Oilis no hrr tcsE -
This on Is nov used all locqa2i.Ver IuI h.ao,
lig ~ 10 l. constantly rypcsed tu graf heat aho
II a. sale Sperm Lard Oh. and clcan VI PesNn"'
ara burns with bcauiiful clear whl4s fgN,, ,,r
EOr safe IN any quantity by ObD VILLAIN
AthDpula. Jan. 2, 1872, INV
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

WRITING CLAss.-Prof TAIMADGE having
closed successful term at Erie, has been So
licited to form class in this place. lie will
therefore, meet those who wish to avail them
selves of his instruction, at the Grammar
School Room, ON Monday evening next at six
O'Clock, where the terms and programme of
arrangements will be settled upon. AS sue
cessful and pleasant teacher nothing need be
said where he is 30 well acquainted.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17
Real Estate For Sale.

4 FARM of 100 acres of excellent
~ Land, situated on Plymouth RIDGE, 3]S mile. mile
orchard in bearing GOOD buildings and very desirable
properly For sale cLcap
7Sai ACRE FARM on the road to Plymouth. 81
mie- fOm Ashiabua Niase, with excellent buildings
aud fine location.
ALSO IS ACRE FARM on the Plank road, two and
onc-half miles south Good bindings fruit and other
wise desirable.
THE BREWERY on Bank street AND several bust
ness lots ON Main street
Alsoa lne Farm Of 81 miles Eas, from Ashta-
bna Village ou North ki Ee Road 10 acres wood land
barns all in good repair Very cheap.
Also, wood ot of IS acres near the Il. Il. in Plym-
outh. 10 over: balance heartily wooded.
Terms easy.
buildings and abundance of fruit all kinds sitnated
on South Ridge. 2}g miles west from Ashtabua
A Machine Shop on Main street, hehtabula enainc
boiler and good assortment Of tools.
IA magnificent estate the North Ridge about 1
miles West from Ashabaa Village. 81 acres of the
the best land. large and convenient House. nearly
new fine barn and out buildiLgs also new. All kinds
fruit shrubbery and everything desirable for coun-
try residence This estate IL offered a great sacrifice
the failing health and the broken up condl
tOn of the owners iamlly
about half mile from Ashtabua Village, the
Gull.
Two Fine Residences and Lots Of < acre each on
D
Also a very desirable property on North Ridge Road
the old Fair Grounds consisting Of house nearly
new Barn, acre of excellent land well stocked with
fruit.
A desirable residence Centre 81.
Also, House and Lot on Park ST., directly in the
centre OF the Village.
Beautiful Country Scat and of excellent gar
den land with Orchard al Vineyard and many varie
ties of small fruits. Abol 4 miles West from Ashta
bula Village on the North Ridge Road.
,-l
cultivation and fnll oi the choicest fruits, together with
House. Barn and other appcrtuenees, TO be sold very
cheap. Situated little s. ". of the Borough limits on
the Ronnd Head Road, known ms the Bliss property
A Pleasant Residence and Lot on corner of Vine and
Prospect Streets Fine Garden and abundance of Fruit
| An excellent Stock Farm the old Turnpike 81
miles from Ashtabula containing l acres OF fine land
for grazing and tillage excellent WOOD lot, Buildings
| ample and good.
| Also the Thomas Boom lAfh on inc Lake SnOre
| 100 acres.
| A valuable form on North Ridge Road. y mites Eas
of Ashabua Village. 100 good buildings and con
venently arranged; also, house and OF land il
East Village
Also another farm in Sheffield. l56 acres 40 acrei
| wood land Known as the l.. w. Baker fam.
Small Farms or Pasture lands cheap A Plymouth, anC
| near Ashtabula Village.
Many other farms in different localities and sizes Il
! suit purchasers.
| cheap and very desirable property near the Wes
| Park in Ashtabua Village; also, House and Lo
Centre Street Besides. Houses and Lots in all part
the Village Western Lands and city Lots in Dnlutl
CE BRUCE
| Real Estate aud Ins. Agt,
Ashtabula. o., Dec, 2lst, 1871, 1l03,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

NOTICE.-To whom it mas concern
~ We a. a firm. and as indivdual- have this day
placed in the hands nf L. O. Fisher, j. F. all
Notes &c. due ana parties hereby notified that
prompt settlement Is expected Your carly attention
TO this call will greatly Oblige
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

RoTATING.-The calculations and conclu.
siOns of the Coast Survey bring the capitol OF
our State some three miles nearer the Atlantic
than it has been heretofore supposed to be- Its
star of empire seems to be rctrogradjng and
reversing the order Of things
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

SoLD-Thc Schr. b. f. Wade, belonging 10
J. B. CROSBY, j. s. BLYTH and A. A SoUTH-
WICK, of this place, was sold last week TO Chi
cago parties, for $1,000. She is to 60 into the
lumber trade between Manistee and Chicago.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

The desk of the Congregational church was
supplied on Sunday last by Rev. Mr. AYERS,
young man of some ability and promise,
holding ecclesiastical connection with the Pres
bytery of Canterbury, New Hampshire.
The Rev. Mr.. TowLE, we learn has been
invited to fill the vacant pulpit of Prot
THoME, datc of Cleveland, west side
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

FLowERs.-ouT lady readers, and gentle
men. too, who have taste for Horticulture.
will have been attracted by The excellent arti-
cles on this subject appearing in our last and
present numbers. The beautiful cuts are
copies of those that illustrated Viek's Guide
ihe most tasteful and lavishly ornamental an
nual that comes to our Office. We commend
the guide, and vick's vegetable and flower
seeds to ell gardeners and florists
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

Mer'y's Museum is publishing a charming
serial story by niece Of the poet WHITTIER.
This juvenile magazine ls deservedlY popular
under its present management. 1t gives more
reading matter and better illustrations for the
price than are given by any other magazine OF
its class, and In addition every subscriber re-
celyes gratis beautiful steel engraving entitled
first love, Terms, $3.50 year. HORACE b.
FULLER, Publisher, IA Bromfield st, Boston.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

c. E. BRUcE's real estate agency reports
sales of real estate as follows, viz:
G. II. VAUGnN's house and lot on Center
street TO j. NJ. FAULKNER. Consideration,
$4,000. House to te finished. Also j. NJ.
FAULKNER's farm oa Bunker Hill-about 80
acres of land--to 5. G. Smith consideration,
$1,000.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

WAsuTNGToN's BIRTHDAY PARTY.-From
tickets printed at our Office we learn that Pro
lection Fire Co. No. l, will give calico ball
Mt Ashtabula Hall, on Thursday evening, Feb.
22d We understand the Hall will be dccora-
ted. also, that the Eagle Brass Band have vol
unteered to furnish some music on this occa-
sion, and general good time is anticipated.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

FISK HoUsE.--This popular hotel was never
better kept than now, under the care and con
troll of Mr.. A. Field. You will find in Mr.. F.
perfect gentleman, and one who looks after
the welfare of his guests, and leaves nothing
undone that would tend to their comfort Ey
erybody knows Johnny Hendry, the popular
clerk of this house, and all bear testimony OF
his gentlemanly attention 70 guests, and
prompt manner of doing business.
HIpe0H Tims&
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-17

THE MASQUERADE on Tuesday evening was
not as numerously attended as it would proba-
bly, have been but for the severity of the
weather. AS it was, we learn that there was
company enough to occupy the dancing room,
and make the party one Of really greater
pleasure than would have been a more numrr-
,ous and crowded one.