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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04
Danville.

Danville.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Stone who reside
in this village, were treated to a gen
uine surprise party on Monday evening
of this week. Their friends to the
number of $50 or more captured their
premises in the early part of the even
ing, and held possession of the same for
several heurs, during which time cake
and coffee were served and very
pleasant time afforded all who were
present. The occasion was their 10Th
marriage anniversary and many pres
ents were left as an expression of friend
ship, the most valuable being n silver
watch, an extension table and Il set of
silver knives.-NOrth Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

The village trustees have very
properly come to the conclusion to uni
PORN the police, and Stevens Bros. are
making the uniforms, which will con
'S' Oh blue coat and vest and regula-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

Mr.. J. NJ. Stone, on Eastern avenue
has sold out his stock of groceries etc,
and closed up his store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

Mr.. c. S. Hastings puIIet which we
noticed last week us laying an egg
weighing four ounces, goes one better,
and presents her owner with another
which weighs four and one-half ounces.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

Mr.. ARA West has opened har-
hess shop in the basement OF Union
block.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04
NeWburV.

One of the happy results of our school
superintendent sound advice at town
meeting is shown in district No. 81,
where as there are only two families
having children to send to school, it
has been voted to have no school at all.
But the two families say they are going
to see about it.
Cobb's Opinion lately told of tramp's
Zone 5. K. Unk) getting caught and
killed in the machinery at Peckett's
mill !; and the Riverside and even the
Boston Journal couldn't see the joke.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

Seven inches of snow to start in
april with.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

Old sugar under new name can
be had at seven cents per pound.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04
A GOOD FARM FOR SALE CHEAP.

Situated in Burke, two miles from Burke Hollow
four miles from West Burke and Depot. On a
good travelled road summer and winter. Said farm
contains two hundred and forty acres of choice
land good apple and sugar orchards; cuts from
seventy to eighty tons of hay buildings and fences
in excellent repair; running water to house and
harms; School within sixty rods. Will sell stock
and tools with the place. a greater part of pur-
chase money can remain on the place, secured by
mortgage if desired. Possession given at once
WILLARD BUNDY.
Burke, Caledonia Co., Vt, Mar. 25, 1879. 74tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

Robins made their appearance mere
this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

1t will be noticed that Geo. C.
Vaughan, druggist, Railroad street, oc-
cupies considerable space in our ad-
vertising columns, he having added
paints and glass to his former business,
a good line of which he advertises.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

L Mr.. l. G. Harroun g. Son have
closed up the blacksmithing business
here and intend moving to Barre. Mr..
Field the blacksmith, has rented the
shop where Mr.. Harroun was.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

The West Concord dramatic club
drew Il full house at the Church of the
Messiah Tuesday evening, and the per
formance is said to have passed off in Il
most creditable manner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

New lot of goods at E. N. k'nu"'' :
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

Plenty of snow iol '"o
where's the sugar
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

CONSUMPTION CURED. An old physician
reured from practice, having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary the formula of
SIMPLE vegetable remedy, for the speedy and per-
manent cure for consumption. bronchitis, catarrh
asthma, and all throat and lung affections. also
positive and radical cure for nervous debility and
all nervous complaints, after having Tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases.
mas felt it his duty to make it known to his suffer-
ing fellows. Actuated by this motive, and desire
to relieve human suffering 1 will send, free of
charge, to all who desire it, this recipe, with full
directions for preparing and using in German.
French. or English. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper. W. W. Sherar,
l49 Powers Block. Rochester, New York [7477
shipwrecked sailor waiting for sail is like a
business man sitting at home and nursing cough
or cold. Get DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup and be cured
Only 25 cents bottle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04
LIBERATION.

:, This is to give notice that have this day re-
hnquished to my son, THOMAS L. STEWART his
time during the remainder of his minority. shall
not claim his wages or pay any debts Of his con
tracing after this date His
WILLIAM b. ID STEWART.
test, A WOODWARD. Mark
Peacham, VT, Mar. % 1879. 7476
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REM OVAL.

j have removed my Picture Frame Shop from
Princes Block to Paddock village, next house to
the school house. All orders left at Mr. Princes
store will be promptly attended to.
JAMES BERRY.
nhuSb
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

March wbisked itself ont like the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04
Mr.. Solomon Humphrey, tax &C

Mr.. Solomon Humphrey, tax col
lector, has been confined TO the house
by sickness for the past five months,
and still holds in his hands some $500
of uncollected tax bills on the lists of
1877 and 1878, which he will put into
the hands of a constable for collection
with cost, if they are not Immediately
settled. Delinquent tax payers should
attend to this ut once to save them
selves cost.
The fifth wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Miles of the "fOur
corners was celebrated by theil friends
last Tuesday evening. The occasion
was IL joyous one, advantage being
taken of its being the first of April to
introduce some "sells," but it was
thought MIR. Miles was the worst sold
man when he brought out an enormous
knife to cut the cake at refreshment
time, expecting to find something hard
in it, but upon its opening as any well
made cake of large dimensions should,
he felt the laugh was upon him. Pres
ents to the value of $50, were left with
| them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

DR.. j. L. Perkins is having the
large blacksmith shop on Eastern Ave-
nue., owned by him, fitted up for a
store. w. j. Bray is doing the job,
and will have it ready for occupancy
about the first of May.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

STATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT. "a.
~ In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st Johnsbury, within and for said District on the
10Th day of March, A. ID. 1879. YIN '"e
n AN instrument purporting to be the last viii and
testament OF Elizabeth F. Cady, late of St Johns.
bury In said district deceased being presented to
1t is ordered by. said Court, that all persona
concerned therein be notified to appear at n ses,
sion of said Court to be held at the Probate ofSce
IN 81 Johnsb9ry, on the 22d day of April. A
against the Probate of said Will; for which mr.
pose It Is further ordered that copy of the rec.
ora OF this order be published three weeks snccess-
lvely IN the Caledonian, printed at St JohnsbnrS
previous to said time appointed for hearing. u
By the Court, Attest
HENRY FRENCH, Register
A true copy of Record, Attest
10" HENRY FRENCH, Register
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04
Tnrai and State WeUs.

Fast Day, Friday, April IL.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04
Glen advertisements.
TEN EN- ENTS

EINE WATCHES REPAIRED and rated a
L HOWARD Il ROWELL'S.
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FCU D

Tenements to Rent on Spring street, Tasting,
street. and Water street, opposite depot.
1857 A. j. WILLARD.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

The Gospel meetings which have
been conducted by Mr.. Jordan, in this
place for the past two weeks closed
last Friday evening, it not being deem
ed advisable to continue them longer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-04-04

The throwing of dead sheep and
such things off the bank at the south
end of Main street ought to be stopped,
and we believe person committing
such an act is liable to punishment.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
HpITIsILINri.rrsTs.

ryp or THE wEAv,Es' SrE!hE-EHLCRE OF NC.
ou.sA Co.-oAMAGE FROM STORM ~ SCOTLAND.
tLOND0N Friday, Jan. l., 1870
The Carlisle wcaycrs have accepted the
Lo>DoS. TLur.iay. Jan. 10, 1879.
The golfers m the Baruslcy District are bringing out
the,. tool. 9m the mines havin. determined 10 reject
tao al b.. ration schene. several OF hc -ocI.cs aro
hI'c.
The London conductors Of the Midland Railway havo
surrendered to the demands II TIE comDan;, aud tie
strike has been utterly defeated.
TIE directors of the defuuct Cty Of Glasgow Bank
.sc been transferred to Cotton JAIL ~ Edinburgh, IRE
p.aorr 10 their TRIAL !or tie iludu rut a?pIicstlon
ol the funds Of the bank.
McOnas & 60. merchants have fdlcd Tier liobil'
tc- art E>J.OoO.
~! alur} instituted by the NoaUl n Tildc into The
cir,'r-: tncos ~ the loss of tie 'r'ihc4 STATE Of
Iou, ana. waicu struck on HEafc. Ro' n, m Laugh
Tltua IL, md December -. vAi' rH - pas tce from
t,satv tn -NhTF and pt imo to'.! ,Ck, exon
crate, the officer t.om li"in".
The Sheep farm, in scotia / estimate titlr losses 10y
recent 5.u!lns at over log 900 head oil SO, =.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
Samuel Morris, Charles Roads and ThOma
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHINGIOS, Thursday, Jan. 1G 1870.
Tie subscriptions f. the per cent loan today
amounted to S7,3~S GOO.
Members II the WAYS and Means Committee viii make
treuol, Efforts have another call OF their commit tce
IN order q consider the sugar Dill.
Tho subcommittee of the House judiciary Committee
~ visit Chicago for the purpose OF investigating TIE re-
cent charges erred against District Judge BodGetof
1,oi will consist OF Messrs Knott. Kentucky; Cuihcr-
son f. A.. and Laiham New-Iork. II has not W
pccn announced when the committee Will take IT'S de-
pdturr
Tie Controller Of the Currency has decided ia the case
Of The FIRST National Bank Of Saratoga, " Y, that Il"
assessment Of 40 per cent be made upon the stoc@hod-
crs and the bank allowed 10 business In the
case OF the Commercial National Bahk Oh saratoga an
mi th.r airs in shape for the resumption Of business
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17

this evening in the presence of vast audi
ence. The President and his Cabinet, the
Chicf-Just!ce and Associate Judges of the
Supreme Court (whO were by ludi-
crous mistake announced as the President and hl'
Cabinet. the United States Senate, the Alumni OF
Princeton College. and tbc members OF the various
societies with which Professor Henry had been
associated, occupied seats on the floor as also did
number of ladies.
After an opening prayer by Dr. James McCosh' ot
Princeton, addresses Frequently interrupted with
applause) were delivered by Nice-presidcnt
Wheeler Mr. Wheeler reading. the address q
Senator Hamlin. Of Maine, Who was unable
to be present.. Senator Withers; Professors
Gray, of Harvard. and Rogers, Of Boston
REPRESENTATIVES Garfield and Cox, of New-lork !;
and General Sherman. Prayer was then offered
by the Rev. Byron Sunderland.
The invited guests having retired, the House, al
IL o'clock, adjourned.
The Senate retired to it' Chamber, and also ad-
journcd.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
THE AFFIDAVIT OF ST. MARTIN.
SOME DISCUSSION ~ THE POTTER COMMITTEE
ABOUT PUTTING on RECORD.


ABOUT PUTTING on RECORD.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.I
WAeUINGToN Jan. l6-The Potter Committee
met to-day at noon. Mr. Morrison, in the absence
of Mr. Potter who is detained III Ncw-York on ac-
count of his brothcr-in-laws illness, took the chair
and mentioned that the witness 81. Martin was
present and could be called if the committee de-
sired it.
Mr. Cox said he had received no notification from
Mr. Shellabargcr as to whether he desired the wit
ness to be called or not Perhaps it would BE- rs
we'll to wait and hear what Mr.. Shelabarger had to
say about II.
Mr. Reed observed that as a matter of fairness all
around, the fact that st. Martins affidavit was
presented to the committee ought to appear upon
the printed record
Mr.. Mornson-lhcre were no reporters present at
the time.
Mr.. Springer could not see that anything hal oc-
CURED which did not appear III the report.
Mr.. Rced-Why. hisvery affidavit was printed in
the newspapers, and vet docs not appear in the re
port of lie committees proceedings.
Mr.. Cox suggested that the date Of Mr.. Shclla-
bargcr's letter and the offer Of the affidavit be IN
serted on the Minutes at the same time observing {:
4" understood that we were to print all tho tcst-
mony and papers that came before the committee.
and nothing else. am rather doubtful ii this IS
beng carried OUT
Mr. CoXS suggestion agreed to. ~ Mr..
Shclabargyr did not arrive, the committee adj
journcd subject to the call Of the chairman.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
depreciation of the law as that referred to are known

depreciation OF the law as that referred to are known
there.
This matter is, however, Of small moment com
pared TO the main question involved in the bill
itself. letter from the Commissioner of Pensions
containing estimates of the amounts which would
be taken from the Treasury TO meet the require
mcnts of the bill, should it become law, was laid
before the Senators to-day, and the fact that an i'm
mediate outlay Of nearly 20,000,000, with an in
crease of between 1000, 600 and $5000,O0O, the
annual estimates of the Pension Office, wonld be re-
quired was made fully apparent in debate Con-
sdcring the fact that the most effective and
oit-repeated political watchwords of the time are
"refOrm." "retrcnchmcnt" and economy that
the present Congress. beyond any of ITS prcdeccs
sors, has canned Il reputation OF whiting down the
appropriations for public expenditures in all dlrec
tons even TO the verge Of mcaDncss and that the
dominant portion of the dominant political party IN
the House has the least possible reason for bearing
love to hci>OldicIS Tvs no fought in the Mort hen Arny
during the late war, considering these facts II be-
comes a matter of considerable interest to know
what influence could have been brought to bear
upon the Nations legislators to effect even passive
assent, much less an open advocacy, of Il measure
involving the giving away of sums : enormous.
Information upon this point is hardly Ia he ex-
peCtcd from the honorable Senators and RcpTesen-
iatlves themselves and the reader ~ of necessity
left TO form bis opinion from the facts at hand,
Invalid pensioners. no matter how decrcpid
what state Of mutation they may Dc, have votes.
Inc widows and orphans of deceased soldiers have
irCnds WnOm they influence. The inference is
inevitable that a modicum Of the spirit Of dcma-
CO1Sm which pcTmCateS pretty much the whole lll-
man race, finds lOdgment III the breasts OF those
honorable Congressmen who lent their votes to
tins
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
THE STORM II THE STATE.
DELAY OF RAILWAY rEhvEI-No SERIOUS BLOCK
ABE REPOLIED.

POUGHKEEP,IE, \. T., Jan. 1G.-It has been
snovn. along the Hudson o'clock this morning.
At o'clock p. N. the storm lulled. All the trains
bound south on the Hudson River Railroad are two or
three hours behind time, and tGe northbouud trains are
from thirty minutes to an hour behind.
TROY y. Y, Jan lG.-A heavy suow-storm began last
ui-ht. the fall having reached THIS morning q.
dcIth OF twelve inches. Ia" therInJmetcr has
stood at zero all the morning. Trains from the
West on the Central Road six
huns late Tie noitAorn rOas were only hall an hour
behind time.
weather /, moist and there Is wind Trains on th0
Neyy-York Central and Ere roads are generally from
ak TO eight hOnIs behind time. The Lake Shore
t,aius are few hours late. Tho Canada roads are
nearly on time. At Eat ButIlO h"r" arc about 80
crs TF cattle - cars hogs and 20 OF sheep IN
the yards, partly through c0nsgnmcniS; ana there are
rru6rcd TO arm 36 Cf cattle and % ears OF hogs
RE late storm viii probably prevent any shipments i'll
side oI fOrty -c sht hours.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
A WESTERN NOW-STORM.
ITS WIDE EXTENT AND SEVERITY.

ITo NIUE EAIENI MD HEN LKII1,
THE heaviest FAIL or SNOW THIS SEASON N
NEw-YoRK-THE STORM CENTRAL TnROCGHOUr
TIE COUNTRY.
Tire storm which started IN Texas on Wednesday
morning, and extended over the entire Mississippi
Valley, the Middle and the Eastern States let a
fall of snow to the depth OF foot III and around
this city alal trains were delayed lor several hours
on all roads from the Wes; the streets were almoSt
blOcbadcd for time, and travel upon all the street
car lines was impedrd. The elevated roads We're
badly crowded, but the trains were only slightly
retarded by the storm The fall OF SNOW is re-
ported to be deepest in the Eastern States, and it
was still falling last evening in Maine.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
DAMAGE ALLOWANCE on SUGARS.
MLsuNG1nN Thlrslnu- Ian LIZ 1870


The following general order has been issued
from, the Treasury Department in reference to tie
damage allowance sugars and the liquidation OF
entries 1t Is directed 10 the Collector at NcwY ok, but
applies gneraly:
SIR: The Department duly received yOur report OF
I'M. 1-th of July last and 0muany ug documents
,.ord 10 the liquidation Of entries Of damaged sugars
There appras he ordinarily larger deficiency III the
weight Of dana gc than sound sugars, ana by
tIe systcn ol weighing -ugars without regard 10 the
1ucsOn of whether they damaged or soUnd general
average arrived at which Is uj 1St u the Interests ~
ne Governments. The appraiser should therefore be re
10 specify In he award or damage ~" marx ana
number the DANA Ze package the classification 81 lt
for assessment duty and the weight scored
ON the package. The entry Will b" liquiGacd on the
basis OF the award ~ damage thus made.
FRIENDS CALL OV THE PRESIDENT
Samuel Morris, Charles Roads and Thomas
F. Cone. delegation from the Society Of Friends %
PENNSYLVANIA, called oa the President today to pay
their respects During their visit they ci the
none that the Indians wc1id be fairly dealt with and
at the r cont ro would he given into the hands ot the
Armv The Prs icu reply, Indicated that he did uo;
thiik il at al pyOrahc thlt such tnSlrr woud be
made AMI stated that II was the object OF the Govern
D,cut 10 always deal ia'r!y vi;h the Indians
GENERAL BUTLER EXPRESSES AN OPINION.
General b. /. Butler President of the Board
NJ Managers ~ the Soldiers Home Hampton, Va,
was before the House Committee Military Affair to-
d.y IN support Of the managers OF that institution who
are CHARGED with misIppTopratinE public moneys aUd
rnc,al ri-mlnag-icni % the al3rs of the Home. TIE
Geu.i a rNpr.$srd implicit confidence IN the Oicrrs
named Two members of the subcommittee SAID at'rr
hr session Ia dIY that IN th"r judgment 10 iUrtII!
stems will IN the matter.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
pUBLIC SLANDEEEE ARRESTKD.

ClNCINSATI, Jan. 1G.-The town OF Palk-
.r.,nrc. ". Va has been in state OF excitement
for some days account of the extended circulation oil
nrnted charges of a scandaous nature against prom
n,pt men and certain married women OF the highest
.tandnr A committee appointed to search Tor lhe
'rrr aud last night James BakeT an tX-et'ctlNt e.
- arrested and lodged IN jail charged WIZ ialclohS
""bi.nin: aud circulating the libel \ Large snd ~
rounded the nrTestng officers and wouid
baye Nnchcd Baker but ior the determined HId active
work oi the officers.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17

WAsuI>GroN, Jan. lG.--RcLy- Admiral Robert
H. Wynan il detached teom spec al ln'y g! Washington
and ordered to the command Of the North Atlantic Sta
ten; Lieutenant CiliOrd B Gi.l Is detached lIom the
Portsmouth and granted slX months leave; Midsmpmen
W.lEuc. llnlE and Fl,nrr and Cadet EnslnteFh klnG
ami Freeman ar detached frum tue Naudalia ana or
de:cJ 10 prJcee hUne and await orders.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
LONDON. rnnr..lay. Jan. 10. ls7o.

4 Berlin dispatch to The Pdit NAL Gd:ette
says: JEe National ZeHQ referring % the projected
P....an loan saws that European capitalists
vii only supply the money II the Russian
arAics in Turkey are Withdrawn, and Russia
forbcafs TO engage In fresh war in Asia.
Auoter dispatch says that the Russians have selected
Varra a. the principal port for tie embarkaton OF tho
Russian troops returning BOmc.
Il. Petersburg letter, dated January IL, says: 4
coI,n,. cured on the Warsaw Railway, thirty miles
i,,n ~ Petersburg, the the lOth inst. by which
twenty persons were killed, and thrty-twO injured
twenty. one dangerously"
New-York tribune., 1879-01-17
GENERAL SHIELDS FOR TIE SENATE.
HIS NOMINATION FOR A SHORT TrRh-ANOTIiEI
HONOR HIS PARTY has IL VIEW FOR HIM.
IuN u nLI ID III

ny TELEGRAPH To THE rRiBUSE.l
WAsHINGTON. Jan. 1G.-1he nomination of Gen
cra James Shields, of Missouri 10 fill The short
Senatorial ternr between January 21 and March /
Of this year rcviyeS interest III an unrcDortcd Dem
ocratic caucus held 4 few months ago at the time
the bill to retire General Shields was pending be-
fore the House. THIS meeting was quiet one, but
WAS attended by such leading Senators a. Thur
man. Ransom, Morgan and Garland, and half a
dozen more While speaking informally Of patron
age under the new Senate, the remark was made
and unanimously cOncurrcd III that no one except an
ex-senator or Representative should have the best
offices the party would have TO hestow. "NO mat
ter what they do with Shields" said one Of the
Southern Senators. "wait ull we get control, and
we'll make the gallant old fellow Scrgcant-at-
Arms" Tins conversation recalled to-day
when the news of the Generals victory was an
nounced. and it was SAID the proposed honor would
Just fit a 1uan who had served crcdltabiy IN two
WaIs aud represented three States Oh the floor OF
the Senate-llinos, Minnesota and Missouri.