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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19
The Acquittal of the Chisolm Muir
derers.

That the trial of any of the murder
ers of the ChisOlm family should result
otherwise than in an acquittal, no in
telligent person ever believed. If any
one has ever INDUCED such a belief.
involving, as it must, the conviction
that the laws of Mississippi are so en-
forced as to protect life and punish
crime-he now has occasion to see how
greatly he has misjudged the temper
and Instincts of the people of that sec
ton. 1t is legitimate result that
state government which forced itself
into power by crushing out the MAORI
ty by fraud and violence should not be
able to protect citizens in the enjoy
ment of life and liberty. There is not
a democrat in Congress from the state
of Mississippi who does not, in the first
instance, owe Misplace to the terrorism
OF organized assassins and the crushing
out OF the Republican majority by nu-
merOus instances of murder and outrage.
Senator Lamar owes his seat in the
Seuate to the vigorous enforcement of
the shotgun policy and this thing has
been so long countenanced and encour-
aged that it is no longer a crime to
murder a republican or Dixon when
he claims the privilege of acting in OPP
position to the mandates of the regular
democratic managers.
The result of the trial of Henry j.
Gully for the murder of Cornelia CHS
ohm ought to satisfy any reasonable be-
ing that there is no such thing as Justice
in Mississippi for republicans, and that
those who commit political murders
need not fear punishment. Lawlessness
and wrong have been so long RAMPANT
in that state that it is regarded as no
moral offence or violation of law for A
Jnryman to violate his oath. There is
not and there cannot be such a thing as
public conscience where outrage and
wrong have seized the governments.
In the trial which has resulted in the
acqulttal of the murderers of Miss CHS
Ohm, even by the testimony which has
oeen Uttered by the press agents of that
section of the most Objectionable fea-
lures before being sent north, the proof
OF the crime was of the most positive
nature. Mrs. ChisOlm testified that she
saw Henry j. Gully shoot first her
daughter and then her husband.
No testimony was offered by the de-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19
Public Opinion.

The most ridiculous spectacle in the
United States is Hamburg Butler hold
ing up his hands in horror at the cleo
ton frauds he found in New England.
-NOrriStoaCn Herald (Rep.)
Ex-Gov. John M. Palmer of Illinois,
declares that he is not a candidate for
either the Presidency or the Vice Presi-
dency. This is all right but his name
will be an excellent one to put beside
that OF Thomas F. BayaId. Bayard and
Palmer are the strongest team the De-
mocracy could present. Philadelphia
Record (Ind.)
The fellow stuck his hand into the
wood-chuck hole and as the ''varmintn
planted his teeth in it exclaimed, 81
know where the little cuss is ANYWAY"
That seems to be the feeling of the
fusionists toward the Republican party.
Portland Press (Rep.)
Mr.. Blaine cannot even say Maine is
his. The present enthusiasm of his adj
mirers no doubt will continue to GLOW
for some days, or weeks. When it has
subsidized there will remain the cold fact
that Mr.. Blaine has done his best, and
Maine is still state in which the Re-
PuonClH parry HIS no C6FJdIu JcuulO'-
N. Z. Sun (Dem.)
Mr.. Blaine has just carried Maine
away from the Democrats and Green
hackers in the most brilliant manner.
He is fortunate enough to be the IN
disputed master of his own party in the
state, which has long followed his lead
ership enthusiastically, and is now more
devoted to him than ever.-N. Y. Her.
aid (Lnd.)
There is no longer such thing as Il
Greenback party that is visible to the
naked eye here. The late Greenback
headquarters are to let, and the streets
are no longer filled with the mighty
swarm of western "honorables" that Il
few weeks ago came down upon the
Greenbackers of this state, as comes
the grasshopper upon the green fields
Of the west, the aforesaid fields being IL
good deal less green than the above
mentioned Greenbackers. - Portland
Press (Rep.)
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19
The Presidents Western Trip.

President Hayesand party made trip
from Cincinnati Friday over the South
ern railway to High Bridge and back,
and met series of ovations. Crowds
were at all the stations to welcome
the party. On his return to Lexington,
KY, the party visited the races, where
the president was introduced to the
crowd by Gen. Robinson. The presi-
dent was warmly received, aud spoke
briefly. He said : l am gratified to hear
that the Kentucky race horse is still
ahead (cheers.) l congratulate the as
ISOLATION, 1 congratulate the manages
of the railroad, upon the fact that we
are again upon the road, as 1 think all
intelligent citizens believe, to a period
of very great prosperity, and | trust
that the good county of Fayette and
the good people of Lexington may have
their full share of the benefits and
blessings that the good time coming
will bring. In the evening the president
held a reception in the rooms of the
Lincoln club in Cincinnati, which was
largely attended.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19
Not Guilty.

The trial of Henry j. Gully for the
murder Cornelia Chisolm ended at De-
Kalb, Miss, Friday, in verdict of &C
quittal, after a deliberation of less than
half an hour by the jury. With the
picture of this terrible affair and the
pathetic story of Mrs. Chisom so vivid
ly before the public mind this verdict
is likely to. be looked upon at the North
us a failure to do justice to a very brutal
fellow. But there is no telling from
the meager reports of the case how the
jury may have been influenced by the
Judges charge or the technicalities of
the law. The cases against the muir
derers of Judge ChisOlm and his young
son John are yet to be tried.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19

brother and sister, four and five years
old, of the Alfred stock. They are q
very promising pair, and will be likely
to be heard from hereafter. Mr. Cole
has raised some famous horses, and
right here we will remark that the three
years old colt which he exhibited Tues
day he was offered $500 for before he
took it off the ground. Mr.. c. Joslir
of Hardwick also showed fine pair Of
blacks.
During the afternoon there was an
elegant pair of bay horses shown OIL
the grounds, bred>and owned by Mr.
Cutting of Cambridge, vt. They are
"Young Ethan" stock, gentle, but very
stylish and valuable. Mr.. Cutting does
not set any price upon them that we
know of, but they are probably worth
$4,000. They are the finest pair Of
horses seen here for many day.
There were large number of entries
in driving horses and gentlemen's road
sters, but we shall have to refer to pre-
MUM list for particulars in this class
as well as all the rest of the horse exhi-
bition.
FOOT RACE.
At half-past two there were twelve
entries for the foot-race: Benz. Caba-
nau, Patrick Nelson, Harry Casey, Geo.
W. Faro, Louis Codarette, D. Fl. Rog-
ers, Frank Badger, John Nelson, Chas.
Morse, S. E. King, Orange Carrick.
The run was 300 yards, and D. Fl. Rog-
ers took first money, SIS, Harry Casey
second, So, and John Nelson third, 50.
Time, sc seconds. Rogers and Nelson
live in this place, and Casey in Boston.
There were none of the runners much
behind the second one, but Rogers led
handsomely.
A smart but brief shower interrupted
the exercises about half-past 3 in the
afternoon, and "marred the festivities
of the occasion" in no small degree.
Many people left the grounds then, and
those who remained were uncomforta-
bly, "near" in the crowded buildings.
FLORAL HALL.
AS always this was most attract
i've place, and was crowded continual
ly, taxing the strength and patience of
secretaries and attendants, to say moth
ing of exhibitors waiting their turn.
"a side remark: There should be two
stands for entries in this department,
with two sets of books and secretaries. J
There were 855 entries in this depart
ment, this year, against 715 last. This
fact alone tells the whole story.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19
The New York Democracy.

The New York. Democrats had a
lively time in the State Convention.
The Tammanyites, failing to run the
convention according to their plans,
bOlted, and Gov. Robinson was renomi-
mated. Clarkson N. Potter was nOmi-
mated for Lieutenant Governor, Allen
c. Beach for Secretary of State, T. p.
OlcOtt for State Comptroller, James
Mackin for State Treasurer, Horatio
Seymour, Jr., for State Engineer, and
A. SchOOnmaker for Attorney General.
The Tammanyites retired to another
hall, where Gov. Robinson was de-
nounced as tool of the "great trick
ster of CIPHER Alley" and John Kelley
was nominated for Governor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19
THE SECOND DAY.
AN UNANNoUNCED AsCENsIo

AN UNANNoUNCED ASCENSION.
Wednesday opened showery. A hard
thunder shower of short duration came
between 8 and 9 o'clock, but it soon
passed and the sun came out. A strong
wind prevailed which was not condu-
Give to comfort. When the gale was at
its hight, the big balloon which was
more than half inflated, slipped its
fastenings and sailed off north east, and
was out of sight in almost no time.
This was an unfortunate but unforeseen
accident, and one in which it can en-
phatically be said ''nO one to blame.n
THE BALLOON FOUND. ...
About eleven o'clock young man
named Napoleon Richards appeared on
the grounds with the balloon in his one
horse wagon. He said he saw it de-
scend in pasture about half mile be-
yond East st. Johnsbury, and he ran
out and hitched the drag rope to tree,
and as soon as the gas had escaped, OF
which there was considerable, he start
ed with it for the Fair Ground. For
tunately the balloon was comparatively
uninjured, and Mr.. Allen said that by
working all Wednesday night he could
make an ascension Thursday afternoon,
and the managers of the fair decided to
have him do so.
HORSES. .
The forenoon was occupied in the
exhibition of horses. First came draft
horses of which there were three en-
tries: Horace L. Woods, Horace Jack
son and E.. & T. Fairbanks g. Co.
Those who saw this trial of strength
said it was as good pull as they ever
saw. The Jackson horses are about
ten hundred horses, and the Fairbanks
two or three hundred pounds heavier.
There were seven entries of stations
w. K. Langmaid, Henry Chase, S. w.
Sprague, L. Kinney, Geo. W. Ward, A.
K. Quimby and Eli Danscro. The
chestnut horse owned by Mr.. Chase is
a nne animal, bred in Kentucky.
THE PERCHERoN HORSES
imported and owned by Mr.. Charles
Pierce of Stanstead, were led upon the
grounds by their grooms, and attracted
general admiration. These are stall
lions imported from the north of France.
| and have all the muscle and WEIGHT nj
this celebrated stock. One is a dark
brown and the other a beautiful grey.
Ineir ages are about seven years, and
they weigh between 1000 and 100
pounds each, yet their action was al
most as good as Morgan.
MATCHED HORSES.
There were several pairs of very nice
matched horses exhibited, but we could
not learn all the owners names. Jason
Cole exhibited fine pair of blacks. full
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19
A Bank officer Embezzles $1ab, ooo

The Northwestern national bank Of
Minneapolis, Mimi, was found Friday
by the bank examiner, to be the victim
of heavy embezzlement. The ex-
aminer called the attention of Assistant
Cashier W. w. Keene to the fact, who
promptly confessed that he was de-
faulter for $135, 900, and that the funds
were used in unfortunate speculatiOns.
He delivered himself up to suffer the
penalty of his crimes. About $4,000
was recovered, in the shape of unex-
pended margins. Mr.. Keene has been
looked upon as young man of unre-
prOachable character, and was univer-
sally respected. The cashier, S. E.
MEIER, is travelling in Europe. Steps
are being taken by the officers to at
once make good the deficiency, and the
citizens entertain perfect confidence in
their ability to do so, as. the stock
holders are all men of wealth and bust
ness integrity. The bank has a paid
up capital of $500, 900 and is considered
one of the strongest in the city, having
a surplus of $4,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19

A man named Bales, sentenced to
be hanged at Athens, Ala, for wife
murder, and who barely escaped lynch
ing at the time of his arrest, got sus-
pension of sentence Friday, whereupOn
5000 people broke into the Jail and
took Bales half a. mile from town for
the purpose of hanging him, but not a
man would tie the knot. The sheriff
then jumped into wagon, pistol in
hand, drove. back with Bales and
lodged him in Jail. The crowd slowly
dispersed.
Mrs. Kate Sprague has applied
through her counsel for the delivery of
certain personal property, including
wearing apparel, now at CanOnchet,
and Gov. Sprague has granted the re-
quest in courteous terms. 1t is under
stood that he will oppose the appoint
ment of a trustee for Mrs. SpIague's
property as far as the law will permit.
Eventually he proposes to bring a suit
for conspiracy against certain men, one
of them lawyer, who assisted in Mrs.
Sprague's flight from CanOnchet.
Eight hundred and fifty workmen are
still employed on the new Capitol at
Albany.
Alexander Mitchell of Wisconsin,
nominated by the democrats for Gov
ernOr, cables from abroad an absolute
declination. This makes republican
victory this year and next in the state
a foregone conclusion.
Strikes and reduction of wages con-
tinue to be the order of the day in the
manufacturing districts of England.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19
Notes.

AN EVIL THAT MUST BE REMEDIED.-
The fact that discrimination is made
at the ticket offices in favor of those
who purchase Membership tickets, has
been the cause of fault-finding for sever
al years and it has become such an evil
that it should be remedied at the next
annual meeting without fail. The Mem
bership tickets should say, "This ticket
does not admit team"-or they should
be sold for one dollar; or they should
be sold for one day only. As it is now,
it costs one so cents a day to buy
tickets of Fair Ground Co. for self and
team, and only 25 cents a day when
bought of Agricultural Society. These
things ought not so to be any longer.
GOOD STOCK.-Mr. BronsOn's herd of
Jerseys took $47 at State Fair last week
and two silver medals-one on herd
and one on butter. Mr.. Bronson has
the faculty of breeding good cows.
exhibited jar of maple honey FIVE
years old which was declared to be of
better flavor than when new. 1t had
been buried in the earth meanwhile.
TAXIDERMY.-The handiwork of C.
w. Graham added much interest to
Floral Hall. Besides a case of rare
mounted birds, he had two humorous
groups; one of squirrels and other ami
mails riding out in style, called the
"Silvan Aristocracy," and another case
of frogs, singing from sheet music, en-
titled "Voices of the Night"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19

tense to refute the direct Statements 90
Mrs. Chisolm. No attempt was moSa
to prove that the man did not CONN.,
the double murder. There could have
been no doubt about the matter in tbo
mind of every man on the jury. Wbv
then, this verdict of acquittal 1t is Ell
Their because the members of the iurv
did not dare to bring in verdict Of
guilty against a murderer, or that thew
were in league with the guilty man. In
either case the result is the same. 1t is
simply a declaration that there is No
protection in Mississippi under the
present democratic rule for those who
may differ from the dominent element
on political questions, and that it is NOT
crime to massacre a half dozen Der.
sons in open day if they are Republi-
cans or the relatives of such objection
able citizens.
Such is the condition of affairs in
Mississippi to-day. 1t is scarcely better
in Louisiana, South Carolina and Ala.
bama. We do not believe that man
proved to be guilty of numbering re-
publican can be convicted and sentenc-
ed upon the most positive proof And
vet the correspondent of the independ-
ent journal in the north, whenever he
goes to Mississippi, assures us that life
and property are as secure in MISSISSIPPI
pi as in Massachusetts, and that all
persons may freely exercise the right of
suffrage The next intelligence which
we may expect from Kemper county is
that Henry j. Gully has been the re-
cipient of an ovation and of a silver
service, inscribed to him as the "brav-
est of the brave" and the regular
democratic candidate for the hi CHEST
vacant Office in the county. Boston
Journal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19

The butter and cheese department
was well filed, and the attractive but.
ter packages put up by S. j. Hastings
E. A. Parks, Thomas Mason, and some
others whose names we did not learn
were much admired.
The canned goods, bread, honey, pas
try, jellies, etc., were good to look up
on and the duties of the committee en-.
We'd. ........ .-s...,
Taken all in all, the exhibition il
the hall was good-up to the standard
of this county, which has always beer
high. ..r. ..
HOSE RACE.
The exercises of Tuesday closed with
a race between the Centennial and Is
land Hose Companies of this place, and
the Blake Co. of Swanton. Each COM
pany run Is men, 300 yards to hydrant
(9) and then reeled off 800 feet of hose
and screwed on pipe. The companies
were all in fine condition and made ex-
cellent time. In drawing for position
the Centennials Capt. Robert Cunning
ham) had first place, Islands Capt. II.
E. RandalD second, Blakes (Capt. Thos.
McMann) third; and they ran in this
order, one company at time. The
two st. Johnsbury companies were
dressed in tights, the SwantOn boys in
red shirts. The Centennials made no
mistakes; they ran well and their pipe
was on in a jiffey time 60 seconds.
The Islands ran fully as well, but lost a
few seconds in putting on the nozzle /;
time Is seconds. The Swanton COM
pany had not the experience and prac-
tice of the other companies, but they
were fine company of men, and many
wanted to see them take the first mon
ey but time keepers said gu seconds.
REFLECTIONS.
1t seems as though no one could with
any reason, find fault with the exhibit
ton of the stock this year, taking all
together. If there is any wonder about
it, it is that so many farmers show so
much commendable zeal, and take so
much pains to make good exhibition.
The products shown at our fairs are the
sinews and back bone of our American
industry, without which all other indus
tries must fail, and leave the people in
bankruptcy and starvation. All praise,
then, to the energetic few who roll the
wheel along, and keep alive the essen
tial principles of labor and prosperity.
Another notable fact is the order and
that is exhibited at these
large gatherings. But let no one for
one moment suppose it all comes about
labor and much care and anxi-
ETY. on the part of the officers. The
care is incessant from the beginning to
the ending, and all good people ought
to thank them for the trouble they are
to, and the enjoyment derived there
from.
Still another nice thing is the order
Of the crowd, the neighborly good feel
ng shown towards one another, and a
;acit understanding between all that it
IS good to get together once a year,
shake hands, renew friendships, compare
notes, and trust in God for the renewal
If all profitable things.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19
PREMIUMS PAID.

The premiums will be paid by the
Treasurer at CaIedonian Office, Fridays,
Saturdays and Mondays, each week
during September and October. Premi-
ums not called for, revert to society.
C. NJ. STONE, Treasurer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19
| do, Mrs T G Fletcher
| do M M Nav

| do, Mrs T G Fletcher 20
do, M M May 20
Lambrequin, J Drew 70
PincushiOn, Lizzie Blaisdell 70
do, Mrs P Fitzgerald 10 10
Toilet set, Mrs w A Wells o oO
do, Mrs Geo Shorey 20
Table lambrequin, Mary E Cum -
mings ~ ~
Silk embroidery, Nellie NOurse 20
do, Mrs o Fl Renfrew 2O O
Linen emb, Mrs F V Powers oO
Point lace, Augusta Gorham 3O
do, Mrs L M Stevens 20
Ottoman, Mrs Geo Miner 70
do, Nellie Stevens 70
Sofa pillow, Mrs E Humphrey 70
Afghan, Mrs E D Blodgett 81
do, Helen Kittredge 70
do, Nellie Nourse So
Oil paintings, Annie Gorham ] 81
do, Minnie Baker L w
do, Mrs G L Bradley 50
Embroidery, Lizzie Underwood 25
Gypsy castle, Mrs Emerson 25
Towel rack, Emily Parks 25
Feather wreath, Mrs D Hallett 25
Worsted flowers, Lizzie Ward 25
Hair wreath, Mrs Mary Brock 25
Notices, Mary Gadapie 25
Crayonings, Jennie Trefren %
Scroll work, Frank Bigelow SO
Honorable mention is made OF two
cases of millinery by Mrs. L. j. Fleet
wood and Mrs. o. H. Hale; also col
lection of Oilgraphs by Mr.. Richardson.
MeritOrious Articles.
Silk quilt, Mrs Abby L Palmer so
Do, Mrs j Bartlett so
Bedspread, Mrs R B Smith so
Pillow cases, Mrs Rufus G. Wood 25
Table cloth, Mrs Kenerson 25
Linen table cloth, Maria Hawkins 25
Pair socks, B Parker IS
Do Mrs Lowell Stiles IS
Shawl satchel, Mrs Jos Hancock 25
Hearth rug, Mrs L j Stevens 25
Do, Mrs E Roberts 25
Do, Mrs Moses Wright 25
Do, Lille M johnson 25
Do, Mrs John Proctor 25
Do, Mrs F Parker 25
Flannel shifting, Mrs VIM Blaine 25
Checked flannel, Mrs l. B Brown 25
Full cloth, Mrs E Woodruff 25
Lady's mittens, Katie Flint 25
Log cabin quilt, Mrs Ingalls, so
Do, Mrs E NJ Harvey so
Knit spread, Mrs l. w Chamberlin, so
Emb. bed spread, Mrs Asa Hurlbutt so
Photographs.
Best photographs, D A Clifford 2 so
Crayoning, A T Beane $50
Flowers.
Cut flowers, Ida F Mullan 500
I'd, Mrs Chas Packard LOO
Sd, Isabel Ingram 300
4th, Mary Ballou rs
Collection ANNALS, Isabel Ingram L so
I'd, Mrs S Mastin rs
Bouquet grasses, Mrs G Webster l 90
Floral garland, Mrs c Packard so
Floral design, James Flynn a 90
I'd, Mrs Cyrus Sargent SO
Pansies, Nellie Babcock so
Cut flowers, Especially, H P ClOsson 5 90
Special mention is made of the dis
play of house plants by H P ClossOn
and Col Fairbanks, not entered for
competition.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19

z Articles left at Floral Hall will
be found at F. F. Fletcher's store, East
ern avenue.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-19

In fruits there was more than Ordi-
nary display, especially of apples. In
this department. j. P. Foster, VIM
Lang, Geo. Pettengill and others were
exhibitors, Mr.. F. showing seventeen
varieties.
The vegetables too were quite nu-
merous, the potatoes being especially
nice and of many varieties. There was
no corn to speak of-this is not corn
year-but the squashes, cabbage, beets.
onions, etc., etc., were abundant and
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80 Z
Near the centre of the main building
was very elaborate floral design from
ID. T. Blossoms grounds at Thetford.
which was much admired by all. Near
by was fine display of cut flowers ex-
hiblted by James Flynn, the design
being real English flower garden.
Some very choice plants from the con-
servatory of Col. F. Fairbanks-"not
for competition to this DEPART
ment, while some very handsome floral
designs and bouquets ornamented the
tables at the south end of the floral hall.
among which one made by Mrs. Cyrus
Sargent was very choice.