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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

The Portland and Ogdensburg Rail
road now ruiz refrigerator cars on their
Monday stock train, for the transpOrta-
ton of butter, cheese, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

Paddock village now supports
mail carrier who accommodates some
half a dozen families, and will more
soon, no doubt.
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,,,,,py ,Np READING RooM,-Open from A. NJ.
10 - NJ; from to g. and from to 8 12 P. NJ.
Closed Wednesday Evenings.
,,rc,IERY-Open Tuesday and Friday.
AM w. W. THAYER Librarian.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

"A beautiful though slight rain
Wednesday forenoon has temporarily
checked the drouth which had already
become severe throughout this section.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

The story that Paro had died of his
bites, is probably not true, as he was
before the grand jury on Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

STATE OF VERMONT, called oNIA DISTRICT, S.
- In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office in
St JOhnsbury, in said district on the 5th day OF
June, A. D., 1877.
Hugh G. Miller administrator upon the es
tate of William Miller, I'd, late of Ryegate, in
said district deceased, presents his administration
account for examination and allowance, and makes
application for a decree of distribution and par
tftiOn of the estate of said deceased.
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said Court,
that said account and said application be
referred to session thereof to be held at
the Probate Office in said st. JOhnsbury on
the 26th day of June A. d. 1877, for hearing
and decision thereon; and, it is further ordered,
that notice be given to all persons interested by
publication of the same three weeks successfully
IN the Caledonian, newspaper published at st.
Johnsbury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing, that they may appear at said time and
place, and show cause, if any they may have, why
said account should not be allowed, and such de-
cree made.
By the Court, Attest,
HENRY FRENCH, Register.
A true copy of Record, Attest,
1882 HENRY FRENCH, Register
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

There are few trout left in the
brooks, if we may judge by handsome
plate of the speckled beauties laid on
our table by Mr.. Geo. Truax, and caught
IN Burke or Wednesday.
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TnraI and State Hrws.

Common remark: Beautiful after
the rain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

After Capt. Ide had paid $3.50 ex-
press on dog which some friend sent
him from Boston, the dog was so un-
grateful as to bite him through the
hand. The dog was not mad-but the
Captain was, for few minutes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

Praise meeting at the Church of the
Messiah next Sunday evening.
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Passumpsic Savings Bank.

At the meeting of the trustees on
Monday, Mr.. VIM. S. Boynton was ap-
pointed to fill the unexpired term of his
father, as treasurer of the Passumpsic
Savings Bank.
At the same meeting the trustees
voted that no loan shall hereafter be
made without the written approval of a
majority of the Investing Committee
that the Investing Committee shall be
reasonably compensated for their ser
vices that the said Committee meet at
the bank rooms every Monday at 2 p
M, to consider proposed loans.
II. M. HOWARD, Sec'y.
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Work on the new churches pro-
crosses slowly.
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Harriages.

70 Marriages and Deaths inserted free.
Obituaries, sic cents a line.
In Sutton, June ?, by Rev. M. Atwood, MI. Fred
Heath and Miss Ella Kendall, both of Sutton
At West Barnet, June 2, by Rev. d. c. Faris,
Mr.. John II. Darling and Miss Pricilla A. Clough,
both of Groton.
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Taxes.

Collector Humphrey has received an
other tax book-this time of the village,
school and highway taxes, which are
assessed as follows:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

Mr.. Harvey Young, the st,-son
OF Mrs. Henry S. Wright of this place,
sailed for Europe the 29th of May,
Where he intends to remain about one
year, pursuing his profession.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

The potato bug and currant worm
nave put in an appearance. Notwith-
standing the danger, Paris green will
generally be given the former, and
white hellebore the latter. But what
VIII keep off the striped bugs?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

The Court began its June term in
THIS place on Tuesday. On the call of
Tue docket there were 81 cases set for
the jury, which is less number than
usual. The grand jury is in session
and have several important case before
1t. Paro and O'Gannon were down on
Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

1t is now time to set out tomato
plants.
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STATE OF VERMONT.


OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
NOrthfeld june l, 1877.
Sealed proposals are hereby invited for printing
the following State Documents to witt
FIRsT-Journals of the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives, for 1878, each in volume, and
ready for distribution or before the fiji day of
April 1879.
SECOND The Laws of the Biennial Session of
1873, in one volume and ready for distribution on
or before the fifteenth day of January, 1879.
THIRD-The Vermont State Officers Reports
comprising the reports of the State Treasures Au-
ditOr of Accounts; Adjutant and Inspector Gener-
al; Quartermaster General; Sergeantat rms !;
Railroad Commissioner; Commissioner of the In
sane Directors, Superintendent and Chaplain of
the State Prison; Trustees, Superintendent and
Farmer of the Vermont Reform School; and Trus-
tees of the University of Vermont and State Agri
cultural College
FoURTH-The annual Registration Report for
1876
FIFTH-The Report of the State Superintendent
of Education for 1S77-7s.
SIxTH-The Report of the Board of Agriculture
Mining and Statistics, and any other reports re-
quired by law to be published which would prop
erly come under the head of Agriculture, Mining
and Statistics.
The foregoing documents to be bound in board,
and to be delivered at the office of the Secretary of
State, in Montpelier, or before the first Monday
in October, 1878 except those otherwise named
SEvENTH-All official printing including letter,
note and bill heads notes checks orders; drafts
receipts printed or printed and ruled blanks or
1OrmS printed Dlank DOCKS ruled OtnerWlSe,
that may be required for the two years next ensu-
ing from and including the first day of August,
1877 to be delivered as near said time as may be
practicable.
EIGHTH-For all stationery, including paper en-
velOpes, pens penhoders, pencils, ink, wristbands,
erasers, rubber bands, tape, Irvine, seals, knives,
folders, mucilage, mucilage stands rulers files, file
bands eyelets, paper wrappers, ruled blanks and
blank books, ruled otherwise, that may be re-
qured for the two years next ensuing, from and in
Guiding the first day of August 1877 and subject to
the same conditions of delivery as indicated in
seventh"
Details of contracts will be governed in all par
ticulars by the provisions Of No 49, of the Acts OF
1s76-tO which parties interested are respectfully
referred.
PrOposals-addresscd to Secretary of State,
Mortified, Vermont" and endorsed, Proposals
for Public Printing and StatiOnery''-will be re-
ceived for any portion of the work separately for
which blanks will be furnished at once, to parties
desiring to enter into contract for the same. No
proposals will be received after the 5th day of July
next.
The right to reject any all proposals, may
be deemed for the interest of the State, is hereby
reserved. GEORGE NICHOLS,
S0-S2 Secretary of State
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T IBERATION.-This is to certify that have
IL given my son, Elmore h. Stevens, his time to
transact business for himself 1 shall claim none
of his wages pay any debts of his contracting
after this date. SIMON STEVENS.
ST. Johnsbury June s. 1871 50s2+
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The Academy students and teach
els propose a trip to Owls Head to-
morrow, if the weather is fair. They
take the IL o'clock train north, return
ing IN the evening either by the $3.50
OF ll:3O train, it is not decided which.
A pleasant trip and safe return.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08
watertown Union Live stock Market.

For the week ending Tuesday, June s. 1877.
MARKET BFEF--A few choice 90 extra SO 25 90;
first quality 81 25 IS; second quality Sc 25 81
third quality S. 50 &c 90
STORE CATTLE-Working Oxen, per pair, from
$780, $3.50, Sl75, 500.
Mich Cows AND CALvRs-s25 s45; extra $50
$50. Farrow Cows SIS S30
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County Conference.

County Conference.
The Add annual Conference of the
Congregational churches in Caledonia
County, will meet at Lyndon Corner,
Tuesday June 18th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
loan. Opening sermon by Rev. j.
P. Humphrey.
IL lam. Organization of Conference
and other business.
AFTERNOON.
14P.M. Sabbath School Anniversary
3P. NJ. Discussion on "The Impor-
lance of Giving for the growth of the
Christian Life and the best methods of
making benevolent contributions Rev.
H. w. Jones and Rev. A. w. Wild.
EVENING.
74P. NJ. Essay by Rev. w. P. Ben
nett on "The Influence of the Pastor in
reference to the choosing of callings by
young men of his parish"
WEDNESDAY.
ga. NJ. Unfinished discussions and
business.
10 A. NJ. Reports of the churches.
AFTERNOON.
1P. M. Communion sermon by Rev
n. r. Nichols-followed by the Lords
Supper.
c. w. THOMPSON,
Poo;star Of Confaropoa
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neahs.

In Windsor, May 18th, Martha Green, aged
years and months; May 27th, Mary Louisa, aged
years and 1s days. both of scarlet fever only chill
dren of Charles and Julia Stone.
In Lyndon May 80 Welcome Bemis, aged 81
years.
At Danville, June 1, Thurber Hall aged II.
In Walden June 3, Miss Cecilia Oliver, aged 40
At South Danville June 8, of diptheria, Alice
May, daughter of Charles Wiley. aged II years
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SperiaI sMnfrrs.

PASSUMPSIC LODGE, No. 81 F. & A. NJ.
Regular communication Thursday eve on or before
the full of the Moon JAS. E. TAYLOR, Sec.
HASwELL CHAPTER, NO. IL, II. A. M.
Regular communication. Friday or before the
ull of the moon. S. w. PAGE. Sec'y.
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Danville.

Danville.
Mr.. j. S. H. Weeks returned from
Saratoga last Friday. He is quite fee
BILE, having received no apparent ben
eft from the medical treatment receiv-
ed there.
At the meeting of the Congregational
society last Saturday, to consult in re-
gard to a new parsonage, the matter
was left in the hands of committees, to
see what funds could be raised also to
see if suitable building could be
bought instead of building new.
Mr.. E. M. Hill is putting in cedar
oil still near So. Danville. This makes
three stills in this section. Shilling &C.
dar oil is getting to be quite business
here and gives employment to a large
number of hands.
No services at the M. E. Church last
Sabbath on account of temporary sick
ness of Rev. A. M. Wheeler.
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Remember
THE
NAME!

THE NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE co. of
Montpelier, Vt. is too well known in this vicinity
to require any recommendation. 1t stands
to-day with a SOLID SURPLUS of over Forty
Seven Dollars each One Hundred Dollars of Ii
abilities. Persons desiring Safe Life Insurance
will please apply for particulars to
A. s. HOPKINS, Agent,
st. JOhnsbury, VT
April, 1877. eOwtAug 81
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Tomato Plants.

Persons in want of early tomato plants can be
supplied by making application to the subscriber
between the LIST and 18th of June. Plants for
warded by express if so ordered Price 40cts pei
dozen. JAMES HAMILTON.
st. Johnsbury May 2S 1877. 1890
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-08

basement put under. No damage was
done to the house, nor any accident oc-
CURED. The work was superintended
by Ephraim Stone of St. Johnsbury
Centre.
At the annual session of the Congre-
gational Sabbath School last Sabbath,
Mr.. John Austin was elected Superin-
tendent for the third time; Mr.. E. c.
Smith, assistant superintendent, and
Miss Julia Harris librarian. The report
of the superintendent showed a mem
bership of 140; with an average at
tendance of 95. Mr.. Austin is live
man, and an earnest Christian, and the
school has greatly increased in interest
and numbers under his direction.
Middletown transcript., 1877-05-19
WEDNESDAY, May I6th
LETTER FROM VIEW CASTLE.

DEAR TRANscRIPT Contrary to my expec-
tation, Rhodes was convicted of murder in
the first degree, and nothing but death from
some unlocked for accidental cause, can
prevent him from suffering the EXTREMIST PEN
atty ofthe law. Having witnessed several
failures to convict, where the evidence of pre-
meditation and deiberation, or malice pre-
pense, was vastly stronger and clearer, and
where the justifying circumstances were i'm
measurably less conspicuous and intense,
did not anticipate the result, which has fol-
lowed this trial.
The fact was developed that not only had
Temple, whose physical powers were greatly
superior 10 Rhodes, frequently threatened
the latter's life, but that he had, on several
occasions, actually attempted 10 erecute his
threats-at one time with bat, at another
with knife, and yet again with pistol.
In that connection at was shown that Rhodes
had avoided Temple at one time moving TO
Philadelphia to get out of his way, and had
so often run when attacked by him, that he
had been chided and jibed for cowardice
But it seems that the fact that Rhodes, after
stunning Temple with a blow in the head
with the i'slag," and leaving him PROSTATE
on the ground, returned to his Uictim, and ad-
ministered the finishing strokes with the
knife, settled the business for him in the
minds of the jurors. That act decided the
question of premeditation and malice, and
the jury concluded to let him swing.
The fact is that this is bad season for
homicides For some time I've "smelled
rat" l have seen "brewing in the air, an
impression of the public mind, which received
expression in the phrase, Fits about time that
somebody was hung for murder" and
Rhodes must blame the " times . for his ca
lamity. Fortunate, indeed, was it for Mackey
and Woodward that their cases were tried
before these "perilous times " for homicides
had come.
Society, like individuals, gets dyspeptic
sometimes-and when so suffering, grows
misanthropic. Woe be to the unlucky indi-
vidual who runs against the community when
it has spell on, and is, consequently, in a
bad humor 1t may be that ut were better
for him had he never been born"
The speeches of Messrs Robinson, Bird
and Pennington were creditable, and each
received the congratulationso friends.
The case of Leauby was begun this morning,
Emma Walker, Mrs. Ryan, DR.. Kennedy, and
a colored woman, having testified for the
State before the adjournment Of Court, this
eveping.
Emma, upon whom the outrage was alleged
10 have been committed, is nice locking,
pretty girl, who conducted herself throughou.
the trying ordeal, with becoming modesty
and propriety, exciting sympathy in her be-
half MORE ANON.
NEW CASTLE. Nav l6. 1877
Middletown transcript., 1877-05-19
New CASTLE, May Is, 1877.

Excursion through the Peach Country
A large yield Of Fruit expected.
Representatives of the Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore, Delaware, Pennsyl-
vania Central, and Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
roads, in company with party of Journal
lists, left here on Saturday morning, on
special train, for a trip through the Delaware
Peninsula peach country The excursionists
proceeded as far south as Ex-Governor Ross
extensive orchards and berry patches, near
Seaford, aud made short stops at all the
principal fruit-growing centres along the
Delaware Railroad.
The peach district proper Of the peninsula
commences at KirkwoOd, IA miles below
Wilmington, and extends to Cris6eld, 100
miles distant. But the whole peninsula, en-
bracing territory of 6oOO square miles, hem
med in by the Delaware river and bay and
the Atlantic Ocean on the east, and on the
west and south by the Chesapeake, is we'll
adapted to fruit culture. lis soil is rich and
easily cultivated, being free of stone, and its
climate mild. Railroads tap all its important
parts and have admirable connections with
farther-reaching arteries of trade, and navi-
gable streams within its borders add TO The
facilities for shipping its products.
Forty years. ago the farmers Of upper Della
ware commenced growing the peach, but it
was not until 1896, when the Delaware rail-
road was built, that this fruit was grown with
a view to profit. About 1850 peach culture
became general in the State, and gradually
extended tootber parts of the peninsula; and,
from the few thousand baskets grown fifteen
Middletown transcript., 1877-05-19

jury at J .o5, p. m. and the Court took a re-
cess until p. m.
About 24o the jury came into the court
room and, the Chief Justice having been sent
for, asked for instructions on certain points
of law, which having been given, they again
retired to their room.
Afternoon S0ssion.-Charles Brown was
accused Of having stolen some chickens from
Edgar Sheppard, but the latter failed to prove
it to the satisfaction of the jury and they let
Charles 60.
At 4.2O the Rhodes jury came into court
and announced their verdict-guilty, breath
less silence prevailing throughout the court
room. The prisoner received the verdict with
apparent indifference and without changing
muscle of his face Mr. Bird polled the
jury and each man confirmed the verdict.
The court then adjourned.
MONDAY, May l4th.
The Supreme court, in accordance with the
law, was convened, and the morning was oc-
cupied in calling over the trial list and other
preliminaries. The court then resumed The
State business. John Graves Indicted for the
larceny Of chickens from Joseph and Elijah
Loper was acquitted on account ola flaw in
the indictment Samuel England was put on
trial for The larceny Of Sll0O and three
watches from Peter SPAIN, of Wilmington,
AID was acquitted. He appeared very CRATE
full for his acqsittal and returned his thanks
to God, the court and the jury.
The Civil Business was then resumed and
the case Of John NJ Claferty vs. Sarah Her
itage taken up. This was an action Of as
sumpsit on promisory note for S249.5O, for
liquors sold to defendant by plaintiff. The
defense made was that the plaintiff had no
license at the time the alleged contract was
made and that the transaction was therefore
illegal and void. This point, however, had
not been averred in the pleadings and the
court refused TO allow it. Verdict for plain
tiff for note and cos is.
The case of the State vs.. Frank Leauby
was then called but on account Of the absence
of some witnesses was deferred. This put
their Houors out little and the c. J, 'pi!ch-
ed into" the Sheriff for being so easy on the
intimating that he must attend to
his business more promptly.
Orders were given for the discharge of a
number of prisoners al in all) who had been
held for the non payment of costs, or whose
term had expired. Among them were the Goose
berry darkeys, who attempted 10 throw the
train from the track near Armstrong; year
Or two ago.
WEDNESDAY, May 16th.
The whole day, and pretty much all of
Thursday were taken up with the trial of
Frank Leauby, for assault on Emma G.
Walker, in Middlelown, resulting in a con-
Fiction for assault only, and Leauby was SEN
enced by the court to pay fine of $500, and |
De imprisoned for term of three years
Middletown transcript., 1877-05-19
Attention.

We desire to call the attention of our lady
readers to the announcement of Messrs. Lewis
Hall & Co., dry goods merchants of % South
Second street, Philadelphia. This firm sue
ceeds the house of Edwin Hall L Co., one of
the oldest established houses in the city. The
new firm are determined to offer continually
the best goods the market affolds, and at such
prices as must command the attention and
liberal patronage of country buyers. To all
needing goods in their line twill pay to call
and examine both goods and prices For
particulars see advertisement.
Middletown transcript., 1877-05-19
A Big scare In Wilmington.

Last Sunday afternoon, while temperance
meeting was being held in the Opera House,
smoke was discovered issuing through the
floor from beneath. Instantly the cry Of
''6re" was raised by some thoughtless boys
and panic ensued. The building was
crowded to its utmost capacity, and it is es-
timated there were from $500 to 5000 people
present. This whole mass at once began a
wild scramble for the doors and windows.
Men, women and children rushed pell-mell
over benches and down the stairs, screaming
and yelling with fright. In vain the manag-
ers tried to reassure the panic stricken crowd
the din was so great they could not be heard,
Women tainted, and one lady was knocked
down and considerably hurt by being tramp
led on, but we believe, not seriously SO.
Several persons jumped from the windows
which are pretty high up, TO the pavement
below, and, strange to say, escaped unhurt
One boy, sprang, like young catamount,
from the gallery to the stage and out of the
window to the pavement and it didn't hurt
him any more than it would cat.
At last an old lady mounted q bench and
began calmly singing hymn. This quieted
the racket little and the speakers got
chance to be heard and they succeeded in
making the people believe that they were in
no immediate danger of being roasted and
order was restored. It was big time while
it lasted.
Middletown transcript., 1877-05-19
For Sale!
A Fine Small Fruit Farm,

In Somerset County, Maryland, containing
100 Acres, more or less, bordering on the
Poeomoke River, Bluff Shore, buildings large,
standing in the Shady Lawn overlooking the
river, where steamboats, and vessels pass,
and within half mile of the village of Reho-
both and Steamboat Landing, Churches,
Schools and Mills within half a mile, and
within four miles of the Eastern Shore rail-
road, which is continuation of the Della
ware Railroad.
This farm is one of the finest Of its size in
Somerset County, and has
300 APPLE TREES.
of the best varieties, Pears, Cherries and
Peaches Also, Fifteen Acres Of Strawber-
ries, and Two Acres of Asparagus The soil
is yellow clay loan, of fine quality, lays up
dry, needs no ditching, and is splendid and
healthy location along the river. Title indis-
putahle, and offered for sale to close the estate
Of the late John Townsend.
Price; Seven Thousand Dollars, one-half
Cash, the other half in twelve and eighteen
months, secured by bond and mortgage, in
terest from day of sale.
SAMUEL TOWNSEND,
Townsend, Del, May 5, 1877. Trustee.
Middletown transcript., 1877-05-19

THE Supreme Court of the State of New
York has decided that ]. G. Aver & Co., Of
Lowell, have the sole right to use the words
CHERRY PEcToRAL for a medicine, and has
issued an injunction against F. Y. Rushton,
of New York city, for selling Rushton' 5
Cherry Pectoral or Cherry Peetoral Lozenges,
or any other use of the name to deceive the
public. This decision of the high court in
cludes all dealers who sell any similar article.
Port Jefferson { i. l. Leader.