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The sun., 1878-12-22

China2 II San Francisco Christians pull
down tho houses OF Chinese heathens, insult
them, matroat them, and try to make that
city too hot for them, why should We com
plain of the poor, deludod hoathens Of Kea-
Hing because they threaten to pull down
the houses OF the ChristiansP What is
sauce for tho goose is sauce for the gander.
The sun., 1878-12-22

The Rev. G. w. VEAL, one Of the best
known clcrgymen in Texas. who was Chaplain
Of the Texas House OF Representatives during
the administration Of Gov. TnEocKMoEToN. is
accused Of Boechersm. and his defence is
somewhat similar 10 that with which BEEcHER
tried to break the force Of Mrs TILToS's con-
fession to her husband. Tho charge against
VEAL is that he attempted an assault
upon Mrs. +. II. GEIFTIN. the wife Of
an intimate friend. VEAL acknowledges
that he was in the habit Of kissing Mrs. GRIFFIN
without her husbands consent. but denies tho
more serious accusation. and his friends allege
that Mrs. GRIFFIN, from some sudden pcrver-
sion Of her moral feelings. superinduced by her
peculiar condition. gives uitcrance 10 mere hal
luc.nations" This psychological hypothesis
does not make an impression on the simple
minded Texans. VIAL is under arrest. and the
Galveston Ne'rs says that the verdict Of popular
opinion. based not only on Mrs. GRIrFINs oath,
but on MIR. NEAL's statements. is blasting to his
pious pretences.
The sun., 1878-12-22
Mr.. Blnlne Charged with Plagiarism.

An English gentleman. who resides in this
vicinity. ani las read Mr. Bainc's latest haransuo
against tile South says 10 struck him that he hat read
the substance suI 100 src.t tatt tc vcf, atguasc OF
that speech good while ago ON turning 60 his colcc.
tion OF Tie speeches of Daniel uConnci IN Parliament,
hc saws Dee found almost ho speech delivered ti
our Informant remembers correctly what h.s English
friend sail in isic the matter o the Cork election
or course the figures and the language also u places
changed suit Blanrs purpose IN the present case,
but the .gceca .sd to be essentially oconucls and
Il 4 Bliuc's
The sun., 1878-12-22

Tho latest report from HAYES Is that he
has great confidence in Gen. GRANTS ability
and patriotism. and doesn't see any good rea-
son why the people shouldn't give him q third
term in the White House II they want To; but he
recognizes the fact that doubtfult things are very
uncertain. and that what the Republican party
will do in 1850 is ono Of them. For tho rest. he
thinks that all is going for tho best in the best
Of all possible republics. Even the hulldozing
In South Carolina and Louisiana docs not dis
turb his cheerful optImism.
The sun., 1878-12-22

plny lrp suSpAv cents line ordinary advertising;
nre tyre 80 cents and preferred positions 90 cents 70
q. 20, according TO classification.
wuslr-5O cents a line; no extra charge for large
typc. Preferred positions from 70 cents os2
The sun., 1878-12-22

As Christmas and New Years come on We'd
nesiay TnE wtpKry suS will be published the Tue
DAY mornings preceding hese holidays Advertisements
must be handed IN on the Mondays before
The sun., 1878-12-22

1t is privately asserted and publicly de-
nicd in Havana that the eleven sugar estates re-
Gently burned were set on lrc 10y the negroes.
1t is a fact that negro instructions in the West
Indies always begin in that way, and that Gen.
CAMpos has suddenly started on trip that will
take him through that part Of the island
The sun., 1878-12-22

If Nebraska herdsmcn burn to death men
OF their own color and race. either for real or
pretended ofienscs. how are red men likely to
fnre who fall into the clutches of frontier wrath
or frontier cupldity ? 1t is to just such sayaecs
in civilized guiso that many bloody aud costly
Indian war 10 due.
The sun., 1878-12-22

wero honesty, capacity, and obedience to
law to take its place, there would be no noed
OF any other change.
The sun., 1878-12-22

The old Water Color Society of London has
opened lis door l'r the usual yearly exhibition.
The greater number of the works on view are
Of course. by men but it seems that somo
drawing, OF two ndy assoealcs-lIelon M!ing-
ham and Clara Montalba produce an uncom-
monty favorable impression,
The sporting and literary worlds have sus-
taincd loss in the death Of MAJOR Whytc-NIol-
willie, who WAS thrown from his horse while sal
looping across a ploughcd field, near Namcs-
bury. after the hounds lie was instantly
killed. For moro than twenty-five years he has
occupied prominent position among tho
writer's Of spor,ing and social htions. He
served as captain in the Coldsircam Guards
and during the Crimcan war had commission
in tho Turkish caynlry. but retired from service
at the close Of that war, "Digby Grand and
"Satanella are the most popular othis novels.
The fashionable world Of Paris has also had
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11
st, cyohnsburg Galedunialr.
The Retiring Governor.

We commend to our readers the adj
mirable valedictOry message of Gov
Fairbanks, which we give entire in this
paper. 1t was happy thought, and
Tevives good custom, in giving the re-
suit of the two years experience in the
office of Governor.
The administration of Gov. Fairbanks
has been Il remarkably popular one.
Coming to the Office with but little ex-
perience in political affairs, he gave his
whole energies to the work to which he
was called. He has taken much pains
to perform his labOrs well, even to the
minuti9 of the Office, which many men
would slight, or omit altogether. The
fidelity with which he has discharged
every duty, the ability and scope of his
state papers, the desire to be identified
with the people, and his efforts to in
augurate reforms and improvements in
the state, have served to make Gov.
Fairbanks one of the most popular ex-
ecutives with the people that our state
has had in many years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11
The Rutland Herald and Governor
Fairbanks.

In recent number of the Rutland
Herald and Globe, the writer's attention
was called to an editorial on the case of
John p. Phair, in which it was not only
broadly insinuated that in granting the
culprit respite the Governor was un-
duly influenced by sensational reports,
but that His Excellency was sold by
one of the Boston papers, the Bos-
ton Globe. Without expressing our
opinion as to the guilt or innocence of
the convict, we feel that the charge
against VeImont's executive, and insult
to the people of the state should not
pass unnoticed, especially when it is
known that Gov. Fairbanks, during the
interim of the first respite, sent COM
mission to investigate the claimed de-
velopments in Boston and Providence,
upon whose report, by advice of a
member of the Supreme Court, and
other eminent legal talent of the state,
His Excellency granted an extension,
that the case might be fully disposed of
by the General Assembly. Again, we
cannot see why, at this date, the Herald
should so incOnsistently show its VEN
ON, and disapprOve the Governors ac-
ton, when its managing editor, with
many of VermOnt's best citizens, per-
sonally (by letter. urged Gov. Fair
banks to again reprieve the convict,
Phair, and gave his opinion that, by
granting such reprieve, he would meet
the approval of the best citizens of Rut-
land. AS we have stated, we express no
opinion as to Phair's innocence or guilt,
the legislature will doubtless deter
mine that-yet we do feel that such
slanderous publications us that emanat-
ing from the Rutland Herald, should be
condemned by all good citizens, as I'M
justly malicious, and gross insult to
the honor and purity of the state. Fiat
justitia, rudt cOelunl."
P. S.-Since writing the above we are
credibly informed that petition to the
Legislature praying for some legislation
in Phair's behalf is extensively signed
by the most prominent citizens of Rut-
land and vicinity. This being the case,
it plainly shows that the Herald's at
tack on the Governor has anything but
the approval of those most conversant
with the facts of this notably interest
ing case.-"Justice" in Vermont Watch
man.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11
Gov. Fairbanks Reception.

From the Montpelier Daily Journal
The reception given by Governor
Fairbanks and his estimable lady to the
state officers and members of the last
and present General Assemblies, at the
Pavilion paTlOrs last evening, was a
decidedly pleasant affair and, although
there was a slight fall of rain during a
part of the evening, very large num-
Der of the state officers, Representatives.
Senators, and many citizens of Montpe-
lier, responded to the cards of invita-
ton previously issued.
The floral decorations were profuse
and elegant, and the parlOrs were trans
formed into bowers of beauty by the
skilful hands of those who had charge
OF the matter. A large collection of
beautiful flowers was brought from the
Governors gardens at st. Johnsbury by
his gardener, and these, in connection
with those furnished by our own peo-
pie, were most tastefully arranged
throughout the parlors and halls. Di-
rectly at the head of the stairs, in the
hall, were placed two large stands of
flowers consisting mainly of pansies and
verbenas arranged in very attractive
form. The mantels in the double par
lOrs were handsomely decorated
with variety of flowers from the Gov
ernor's home gardens, consisting of cac-
tus, roses, tube roses, greenhouse ferns,
etc., the whole surmOunted by beautiful
specimens of pampas grass; the other
mantel was profusely Ornamented with
ferns and flowers, furnished by our
home people. Over the doorway be-
tween the larger parlOrs was magnifi-
cent hanging basket-the contribution
of Mrs. LOOmis. In the dining room
we noticed a pyramidal stand cOmpos-
ed wholly of nasturtions-most exqui-
site in its make up and as beautiful a
floral ornament as we ever saw. Be-
sides these there was an abundance of
lighter floral trimmings. The upper
and lower balconies of the hotel were
Illuminated with Chinese lanterns, and
the whole exterior of the building gave
unmistakable hints of the reign of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11

lobbyists for place and Office we're some
half dozen prominent clergymen, from
different parts of the state, pressing
their particular claims for the chaplain
cy either of the House or Senate. One
clergyman from Caledonia county had
so managed the canvass in advance, as
that he thought himself sure of an cleo
ton as chaplain of the Senate but the
Secretary of State, knowing that a
friend of his, from his own town, want
ed to be chaplain of the Senate, invited
the Caledonia county clergyman to of
ficiate at the opening of the House the
first day, if perchance he might be TAX
en- out of the canvass in the Senate.
The election of chaplain came up in the
Senate the first afternoon, with three
prominent candidates, each of whom
had personally interviewed more or less
of the Senators for their votes. Find
ing that the Senate was about equally
divided on these three men, Senators
'OiJ uiOPPCu duu
elected clergyman who had not made
himself and his cause obnoxious by pei
sonal intercessiOn for the place,-a very
fitting rebuke to this growing evil of
clerical lobbying. While these pro-
ceedings were going on in the Senate,
the House, innocently however, elected
the Caledonia county Clergyman as
their chaplain, apparently very much
to his own surprise. Gov. Proctor's
example of this year in the Senate, in
inviting one of the Senators to offer
prayer the first morning might well be
followed hereafter in both Houses
write thus much as have seen and
heard, during brief sojourn at the cap
ital, having been attracted hither under
a partial promise, and in expectation
of an appointment but find myself but
one of many who can each subscribe
himself
AN OUTSIDER.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11

pleasure within its walls.
At half-past eight o'clock the guests
were ushered into the parlor, where
they were received by Governor and
Mrs. Fairbanks, and Governor-elect
Proctor and his lady, assisted by Hon.
George Nichols, Secretary of State, Col:
Hastings, of the Governors staff, and
Col. T. S. Peck, of the First Regiment.
As the evening wore on the guests be-
gan to arrive in large numbers, and soon
the spacious parlors were filled to over
flowing. From the reception room the
guests were ushered into the dining
room, where they partook of refresh
ments prepared by Mr.. t. o. Bailey, OF
the Pavilion. The four bountifully
laden tables were decorated with large
and beautiful bouquets composed of
carnatiOn pinks, pampas grass, exquisite
callas and many other varieties of flow
ers. Throughout the entire evening
was interspersed music by the Montpe-
lier Cornet Band.
The brilliant success attendant upon
the reception, and the hearty approval
it has met with at the hands of all who
were permitted to enjoy it, demon
strates the fact that the idea of Govern
or Fairbanks in taking this "new de-
parture" was most happy one. Such
occasions can but be helpful in strength
ening the social relations between our
legislators, and we trust this is but the
tOrerunner of similar gatherings in the
years to come.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11
A Bombshel in the House.

On Tuesday of this week, Judge Po-
land introduced a bill into the Legsla-
ture providing that any ten voters of
the State may make complaint to the
supreme court and have the question
decided whether the Vermont Univer-
sity and State Agricultural College at
Burlington has failed to carry out the
act appropriating money to the Agri-
cultural College. The bill is supple
mented by very Strong resolution,
charging the utter failure of the College
to perform its duty and instructing the
Judiciary Committee to investigate the
matter and report to the House by bill
or otherwise.
Judge Poland explained that he in
trOduced the resolution at the request
of some of the leading agriculturists OF
the state who believed the fund of the
Agricultural College was being diverted
from its legitimate purpose. 1t is well
known that this matter has been agi,
years past, and four years ago there wal
an effort to make it subject of legisla
tive enquiry, but no satisfactory result
was obtained. We understand the Ag
ricultural College draws some eight o
nine thousand dollars from the stat,
annually, and if the funds are misap
propriated it is time the leak was stop
ped.
If we mistake not this Agriculture
College was a pet scheme of Senate
Morrill,, who has thus far been quit
successful in keeping in favor with the
farming class; and now that Judge Pc
land has bearded the lion in his den
or rather attacked the cock on his owl
dunghill, the people may AS well pre-
pare to see the fur fly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11
ase also recommended his pardon.

case also recommended his pardon.
I2.-Charles Stacy, on the 18th day
of November, 1877, before the Munich
pal court of the village of Rutland was,
upon a plea of guilty, convicted of the
crime of larceny, and sentenced to the
state prison for three years. He was
of mental imbecility.
13.-Jeseph Wilson, who was con-
victed at the Addison county court, of
the crime of highway robbery, at its
June term, 1874, and sentenced to the
state prison for five years, was pardon
ed August 10, 1873, upon the petition
of influential citizens in the vicinity.
Wilson is youth. His time would ex-
pire in few weeks.
l4.-Micbael McCue, who was con-
victed in the Windsor county court,
June term, 1876, for the crime of burg
larry and larceny, and sentenced to the
state prison for five years, was pardon
ed August 80, 1873, on the petition
signed by numerous citizens in the vi
cinity, on the ground that the ends OF
Justice under all the circumstances had
been fully satisfied.
15.-John A. Ring, convicted OF man.
slaughter at the December term of Ad-
Olson county court, and sentenced by
the Supreme Court on the Both day OF
January, 1872, for term of eleven
years, was pardoned Sept. 81, 1878
Notwithstanding his Communication fol
good cOnduct-served term of about
seven years, which is the minimum
sentence of Imprisonment which the
statute provides in this class of offences
The judge who tried the case is of the
opinion from the circumstances of the
case-the deceased having been the
aggressOr-that the sentence should
have been as light as the law would al
low. The pardon is also recommended
by nine of the jurors who sat in thu
case, and strongly pressed by prominen
and influential men who are familia
with the circumstances, and larg'
number of Rings neighbors and ac
quaintances.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11
From the Montpelier Journal.
Legislative Statistics.
SENATE.

Places of birth-Vermont 81; New
Hampshire 2; Massachusetts 1.
cupation-Lawyers 10; farmers 2
merchant !; physician ] R. R. con-
tractor l banker 1 hotel keeper l.
Religious preference-Congregation-
alist 13; Episcopalian 5; Methodist 3;
Universalist 3; Baptist 1 Unitarian ;
No preference 4.
Politics--Republican BY; Democrat
The oldest senator is John F. Dean,
of Windsor county, 81 !; youngest sena-
tor, d. P. Webster of Windham county,
80. Eighteen senators have been men,
bers of the house two were in the Sen
ate in 1876, and ten are new members.
Fifteen reside in the town where they
were born.
Places of birth-Vermont 1874; New
Hampshire IL; New York 9; Massa-
chusetts A; Maine 3; Connecticut Z;
Pennsylvania ! Michigan /; Province
of Quebec 2; Ireland a !; Scotland L.
Occupations - Farmers 40; mer-
chants %; lawyers IL; physicians 8 !;
manufacturers g; hotel keepers 5;
clergymen A mechanics 3; farmers
and merchants 3; farmers and lumber
men B; farmers and spectators 2;
accountants 2; editors2; produce deal
ers 2; farmer and banker !; treasurer
!; miller /; iron founder !; groceries
and provisions r. r. conductor ;
blacksmith |; harness maker l no
business 2.
Religious ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
alists 81 J.; Universalists 81; Methodists
80; Baptists 10; Episcopalians 9 Lib
erals g; Free-Will Baptists 4; Unita-
rians 5; Roman Catholics 5; Presby-
terians 3; Spiritualists 3; Friends 2
Christians 2; Protestant ] Calvinist
L; SwedenbOrgian l Free Thinker f.;
Nationalist |; no preference SO.
Political preference - Republicans,
IFS; Democrats 43; Greenback 5 i; In
dependents s; Democratic Greenback
3.
Ten towns are not represented. 20
were members of the last House AZ
have been representatives before, six
have been senators, one has been a
Member of Congress, one has been
Clerk of the House, and one Engrossing
Clerk. Oldest member, BENZ. F. Nor
gan of Bennington, 70; youngest mem
Der, Ely Goddard of West Fairlee, 23.
One hundred and nineteen members
represent the towns in which they were
born.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11
Another Shocking Railroad Accident.

On Tuesday evening, about seven
o'clock a most shocking accident occur
red on the Old Colony Railroad neal
Atlantic Station in Quincy, about seven
miles from Boston, to an excursion train
of twenty-five cars, containing 1000
persons returning to Boston from the
boat race at Silver Lake. Five of the
ears were smashed and eighteen per-
sons killed, about twenty-five had
limbs broken or received serious inter-
nal injuries, and seventy Others received
injuries of a less serious character. The
cause of the accident is in doubt, some
claiming that it was caused by a mis-
placed switch and others that freight
car was struck by the engine. Among
the killed is Patrick Reagan, who was
beaten in the boat race at Silver Lake.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11

that a soldier, who served honorably in
putting down rebellion, carries with
him into civil life none of the hate
which some modern politicians seem
especially anxious to keep alive against
those who fought on the losing side.
The message, as a whole, is sound,
practical treatment of the questions
discussed, animated by the spirit OF
genuine reform, and dealing, with great
good sense and marked intelligence,
with matters of growing concern in state
administration, as we'll elsewhere as in
Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11

STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT. SIS
y In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
St Johnsbury, in said district, the 9th day of
October, A. ID. 1878.
Henry G. Dawson, administrator upon the estate
of James Hurlburt, late of Waterford, in said
district, deceased presents his administration &C.
count for examination and allowance, and makes
application for a decree of distribution and par
dtiOn of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to a ses-
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in said
for hearing and decision thereon: And it is further
ordered that notice hereof be given to all persons
Interested by publication of the same three weeks
successfully in the Caledonian a newspaper pub
hshed at st. JOhnsbury previous to said time ap-
pointed 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 decree made.
By the Court, Attest,
HENRY FRENCH Register.
true copy of Record, Attest,
50-52 HENRY FRENCH, Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11

elect their State ticket in Indiana by al
most the majority of 1876. The few re-
turns reported show light National
vote. The Legislature is in doubt, but
it is possible that the Nationals hold
the balance of power. Returns from
Iowa indicate that the combined vote
o. the Democrats and Greenbackers is
quite large, but not sufficiently large to
overcome the usual Republican major
tiles.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11

CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA District,
y In Probate Court, held at the Probate Once Y
st. Johnsbury, in said District on the 9Th day 7"
October, A. d. 1873. .,
George P. Blair, administrator upon the es ~
of Carter W. Evans, late of Peacham, in SAID as
trict deceased, presents his administrator ,E ~
count for examination and allowance ana ma ma
application for a decree of distribution and paru~
of the estate of said deceased. aid
Whereupon it is ordered by said Court tha' s ss
account and said application be referred to dfce
sion thereof, to be held at the Probate ,t 0
in said st. JOhnsbury, the 26th day OF og Ind
A. d. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon zen 10
is further ordered that notice hereof be ~ same
all persons interested by publication Of Ihe news.
three weeks successfully in the Caledonlan 60 said
paper published at st. Johnsbury, previous annear
time appointed for hearing, that they may anT they
at said time and place, and show cause ho allowed
may have, why said account should no' "'
and such decree made.
By the Court Attest ,,, 1o,ister
HENRY FRENCH, kesiS''i'
5o-59 VI "0 0'pS n HE tS FRENCH, Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11
The October Elections.

The returns from the elections in
Ohio, Indiana and Iowa are meagre. In
Ohio the Republicans make gains
throughout the State and carry 10, and
possibly IL of the 20 Congressional Dis
tricts- Both parties claim the election
of their State tickets. The Greenback
vote is reported light. The Democrats
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-10-11
The Best and Cheapest YET

have lust received car load of CARR RIA R5s
all new and in good order PhaetCns and iUP open
ges, twoseated Carriages of any aI tbe man
Wagons. These carriages are right ron nriees
ufactory and are bought at the bott9ni sny con-
can give a lower price on top work tna f Carriage
Germ in Vermont for the same quality Oh oS Will
Also fine lot of Harnesses, just openVth that can
convince any man that wants harness. plate Har-
sell him MCKEE or Rubber, or Silver .n, dealer
nesses, Dollars less than he can buy OF ,SS0RE
in the county. ii. Z. MOo>