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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-10

ly have financial interests so vast been
managed with so little loss. That he
trusted some who proved unworthy is
simply saying that he was not Omni-
cient. Investigations by those the most
eager to find something out of which to
make political capital, left him without
even "the smell of fire" upon his gar
ments.
Nevertheless as if at a precOncerted
signal howl went up all over the land,
and Grantism became with a certain
class of journals the synonym OF all
that is evil. With that cry at the North
and the mississippi plan" in operation
at the South, the Democratic party OBJ
tanned majority of both Houses. OF
Congress, and made desperate grab
at the Presidency, which just failed,
though it was thought certain to sue
coed next time, as it perhaps might If
that party had only been party that
could wait But the cloven foot was
shown too soon. The new prospect OF
attaining power, reused the old rebel
instinct, and the vigorous manner in
which the shot gun policy was brought
to bear upon any who presumed to
oppose their plans, the justification OF
the rebellion and the Qualification of
those who were the most active in it,
the legislation which was attempted,
and the boasts which we're freely made,
that as soon as they obtained power,
they would sweep all vestiges of the
war legislation from the statute book.
In short the whole drift and tendency
of Democratic measures and aims, has
been such as to open the eyes of the
men of the North, and show them what
madness it would be to entrust the
destinies of the nation to such hands,
and the men of back bone are again in
demand. 1t begins to seem pretty evil
dent that the Democratic party has lost
its brilliant prospects of success in the
next PRESIDENTIAL campaign, SIMPLY De-
cause it could not acait until it had at
tanned power, but showed to the peo-
pie its real animus too soon.
The Republican party never was good
at waiting. 1t went right on and re-
sumed specie payments just as though
its opponents had not repeatedly and
clearly demonstrated the utter impOssi-
bility of doing so. Business is reviving
and the party is starting off on its new
career of victory and of blessing at such
speed, that those who have been sitting
''on the fence" find themselves in great
danger of being left behind. No won
der that they howl Justify, oh for a
party that can wait F. b. p.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-10
A NEW DEPARTURE.

After January {, 1880, all pa
pers issued from this office
will be discontinued at expi-
ration of subscription. We
wish to give timely notice
that none need be disap-
pointed. See terms on first
page.
Oct. 1, 1879.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-10

VT. BIBLE SOCIETY. The Vermont
Bible Society will hold its next annual
meeting in the Congregational church
at st. Adams Oct. 18th. Meeting of the
Directors at 1.30 p. IN. A public ser
vice commencing at o'clock, at which
short addresses on topics of interest
will be given, following which will be
the annual meeting of the society for
the choice of officers and any other
legitimate business. Anniversary eX-
ercises in the evening consisting of reli-
gious exercises, the presentation of the
reports of treasurer and secretary, and
a sermon by Rev. N. Fellows of Mont
r"Iiar The nennle of st. Adams will
road fare one way over the T. V ~ NJ
& Wells River.
j. w. BEMIs, Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-10
Vermont News.

]. B. Woodward, M. D., of Mont
pelier, a most esteemed physician OF
the allopathic school, died on Saturday
night about nine O'Clock, from blood
poison arising from virus getting into a
cut upon his hand while amputatlng
the leg of James Wade, who was run
over by the cars at Montpelier during
the state fair DR.. Woodward was well
known throughout the state as an ex-
perienced physician, and especially in
Montpelier will his loss be keenly felt.
He leaves wife and one child, with
whom a whole community will sympa-
thize.
The house, barn, sheds, hay, grain,
farming tools and household furniture
of Will Little of Irasburgh were burned
Thursday morning. Loss estimated at
$4,000; partially covered by insurance.
Cause incendiary.
The barn and it's contents, with a
portion of the house, in Norwich, VT,
belonging to Mrs. Sarah Walbridge,
were burned Friday night. Probable
loss $500; insurance unknown.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-10
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
Merchants National Bank

OF ST. JOHNSBURY, VT.
At the close of business, Oct. 2, 1879.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts $685. 799 SO
q. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 100000 90
Due from reserve agents, 30S6 80
Due from other banks and bankers, 44S &c
Real estate, furniture, and fixtures, 90 226 O5
Current expenses and taxes paid, 800 Al
Pr 5miums paid, 5000 90
Checks and other cash items. 007 SO
Bills of other Banks SOL 90
Change, AZ IL
Gold coin. $500 90
Legal Tender Notes. 1000 90
o. S. Treasurer Redemption FUND.- $3.50 90
Total, s527,s7s 40
Capital Stock paid in, 100000 90
Surplus Fund, 1000 90
Undivided profits 1898 SO
National bank notes outstanding, 117,OO0 90
Dividends Unpaid 483 90
Individual deposits, 81, 1896 "a
Demand Certificates of deposits II, 424 43
Due to other Banks 3,143 IA
Total, s527,s7s 40
STATE OF VERMONT, l. William e. Hazen
CALEDONIA COUNTY IS. }Cashier of the Mer-
chants National Bank of st. Johnsbury, do sol
EMMY swear that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
WILLIAM E. HAZEN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before this 18th
day of October, 1879.
WILLIAM s. STREETER, Notary Public.
Correct, Attest,
FRED'K FLETCHER,
GEORGE 1DE, Directors.
C. L. A. HUMPHREY
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-10

These Indian fights are as disgraceful
to us in a military point of view as they
are to our justice and honor in civil
dealing. There are no better officers
or soldiers than those of our army on
the face of the globe, but there ale not
enough of them for the service requir-
ed. The States, some of them, have
play soldiers who can be called upon
by the President in some great emer-
gency, but the serviceable army of the
United States is not enough for the
duties required of it, nor even for econ
omy when it is needed. We send an
insufficient force to fight in an unjust
war, and when they are annihilated we
are obliged to draw from the defence of
the boundaries of the country, and both
money and life are wasted and squan-
dered.-Newburyport Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-10

POISONED BY DENTIsTRY.--The New
York Times has long account of the
death in Brooklyn of Mr.. George A.
Gardiner, nephew of the historian Pres
colt, referred to by telegraph, and
which is attributed to aIsenical poison
placed by dentist in one of his teeth
for the purpose of killing an aching
nerve. The medical certificate says the
case of death was ''grangrene of mouth
and face, ensuing from treatment OF a
tooth" Mr.. Gardiner was so years of
age and was i'll about two weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-10

three of cavalry. All of the troops
bound for Pagosa Springs were expect
ed in the country yesterday morning.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
SPAIN.

MADRID, October l5.--A dispatch saws:
Il is officially announced that the incl.
ligence concerning the Spanish Liberal
coalition sent from here is incorrect,
Seniors Martos, Morino, Montoro, Rios,
the Marquis Of SandOral and the Demo.
orats and Radicals have arranged
with Seniors Zorrilla and Salmefon 10
give up the old intransegent atti.
tude and adopt broad programme
as near as possible to the constitution Of
1859, with universal suffrage TO conciliate
The moderate Republicans and Federals
OF the Pey Margall party, who command a
majority in the towns and southern
provinces, TO start an agitation in favor Of
political reforms. "IsFT
senor Castillar and his friends hold aloof
because they are disappointed at the al.
Lance with the Federals, and the Federals
themselves have not yet adhered to The
coalition, as they prefer the policy Of ab.
ssentton and secret propaganda, The
principal conservative newspapers, the
EpOca and Poltica, and all The leading
statesmen like 0anovas Del Castillo, ]. De
Eldnayer, Governor OF the Bank OF Spain,
and Romers Y. Robledo, with majority
in both houses OF the Cortes, support the
views OF the Cuban planters on the slavery
question, tlt5 "a > = ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-10-16
ENGLAND,

NV YoRE, October ia dispatch
from London says: Adolph Rosenberg,
editor OF 1otn- 7Glk, arrested on a charge
Of libel, preferred against him by Mis-,
LangtFy. APPEARED in Court this morning,
The prisoner made an abject apology, and
begged the Court TO reduce his bail, as he
was suffering from illness. The prisoner
was committed for trial, the bail remaining
the same as before.
The Pal AtaH Gazette mentions as eyi.
dence Of the. eagerness OF the American
demand for iron that one principal British
railway has sold for American account
thirty thousand tons Of old iron lails at
Fl per ton, or about the price that new
iron ails Commanded two months ago.
A conference delegation representing
1000 miners was held to-day at Leeds,
Macdonald presiding. A resolution was
passed in favor Of a national emigration
scheme to lessen competition amongst
miners: The scheme consists of system
Of small weekly subscriptions, the subscri.
bers after a certain time to ballot for
chances to emigrate, and those going to
America will. receive CO and passage
money TO Australia or New Zealand Gi2
and passage money.
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MnnInn.Cour,ney Race.

MAYvlLLE, October l6,-The attendance
OF strangers to witness the race between
Hanlau and Courtney tomorrow, is very
large. Every train brings large accessions
to the crowd. Courtney and Hanlan are
in first class condition. Every arrange.
ment has been made for the coacmmoda.
ton Of the spectators. The Western Union
Telegraph Company has made arrange.
ments TO signal the positions of the con.
testants from the turn home to the grand
stand. =
Whatever arrangements have been or
influence brought to bear upon the
authorities is asecret, but certain 1t is,
that the restrictions placed upon pool
selling have been removed, and "a mum.
Der were sold this afternoon, the last sold
being 500 for Hanlan to 800 for Courtney,
The'race will be started as soon after four
o'clock as possible, and should there be
any reason for q postponement after five
o'clock, the,contest,will be postponed un.
til Friday. .,.,....
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-10-16
Coal Miners strike.

sr. LOUIS, October 15.-The coal miners
Of the Belleville district held a meeting in
East St. Louis to-day, and gave their ai.
fairs free discussion. They claim that
some of the mine owners have violated
the agreement entered into last May, under
which the miners were to dig coal one
year at 5 cehtsper bushel. This, in connec.
ton with the condition of the coal market,
and business generally justify them 10
demanding three cents per bushel for
digging. They also allege that the opera.
tors and railroad companies have formed
q pool which works to the disadvantage Of
the miners. Theminers finally concluded
not only to demand three cents for digging
but q check weighman to see that the
weighing is properly done In the yards
and q track governor TO watch the loaded
cara.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-10-16
. Iudre River, t.nse.

..-WAsuNaToS, October 15.-1n the Su.
preme Court, No. 8, original, ex parte,
Commonwealth Of Virginia, petitioner.
This case. comes before the. United States
Supreme Court upon application from the
Governor OF Virginia for writ OF manda.
mus, to compel Judge Rives, OF the Unit
cd States Circuit Court for the western
district Of that State, to return to the State
authorities the two criminals whom he
has taken out Of their custody for re.trial
In his own court. The facts in the case
are well known. The subject matter of
controversy raised is an abstract one OF
jurisdiction. The complaint is that Judge
Rives has invaded the sovereignty OF the
State. The question presented Is which
has the Jurisdiction to try these prisoners,
the State or the United States.
The case Of the State was argued
by Attorney General Field and Judge
Robinson. Attorney General Deyens and
Judge Willoughby appear for Judge
Rives. Judge Robinson finishes the ar
pumeIlt to-day,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-10-16

W. J. Ferren issued sheet from his jol
rooms Wednesday morning early, giving
the election returns for the city and town
ship and general items Of State news.
Hon. A. 9, Ramage, Of Smith township
was at the jollifcation meeting here In
City Hall Tuesday night, as excited as any
young man.
The Republicans who went out Tuesday
night, or Wednesday morning rather, to
let the sleepers know OF Fosters election,
stayed. till three O'clock, going from Gravel
Hill to HeatheFington's. Flags were very
generally displayed on Wednesday in
meeting will be had probably on Saturday
evening. -,1 $50.
Returns and dispatches coming In from
st. Clairsville during the day alternately
exalted aud quenched the enthusiasm. Of
the Republicans over the county ticket
but many made up their minds that In 80
close contest the official returns would
have to settle 1t. 4.. - ..sIgI
The overwhelming defeat Of Darrah for
Land Appraiser Of this corporation "a at.
tributed to his position as President ofthe
School Board, considerable feeling having
been excited in the First and Fifth Wards
by the refusal oi the Board to allow the
Sunday Schools to meet in the school
houses. New seats were ordered by the
Board for the room occupied by the Sun.
day School seats in the First Ward, and
when they Cama on Saturday, the Sunday
School seats, were taken out OF doors and
they were put in. The Sunday School
complains OF no notice having been given
that the room was to be taken from them,
and Mr.. Darrah's friends claim that they
knew the Board had voted to exclude
them.
Aunt Lydia Edmonson and Lucy
Skatin, two well known colored ladies,
are to have festival in City Hall, Friday
night, for their own benefit. They will
have roast pig and o walking cake,
the reward Of some kind Of q walking
match. a.. Fl ~ g.7t q, ~ =
Miss Clara Cox, of Khkwoody L visiting
the family OF Mr.. Lewis Marshall.
The buggy containing ReV.lJ. W. To-
land was upset Wednesday morning while
going up cemetery hill with the funeral
Of Jesse Lees. The horse persisted in
backing, and backed the buggy over the
bank at the side OF the road. Neither
Mr.. Toland nor Ar. Lees, who was with.
him, were hurt and the buggy was not
broken. Mr.. Toland got inagain and drove
the horse to the top OF the hill without
stopping to rest again. r. @. E.
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Tho Present Extraordinary weather.

Tne Present extraordinary Weather.
Cleveland Herald.
Atthis writing the remarkable Indian
summer weather continues in all It's yel-
low glory. The skies are blue, the sun
shines warm and cheerful, the days are
perfect, and the evenings delightful and
enchanting. The stars shine with ,un-
wonted splendor, and the sweet notes Of
the serenader are heard long after the
midnight hour, as the lover sighs under
the window'of his lady love his joyful
notes. The streets swarm with pleasure
seekers, and birds OF paradise, in the gay
est Of petticoats, are found onteyery, high.
way and byway. The windows and doors
oil cottage and mansion stand wide open,
and everybody seems to be luxuriat.
ing in the balmy and delicious
atmosphere. Some OF the trees which
had already shed their leaves and prepar.
ed themselves for winters sleep have
woke suddenly TO active life, and are again
clothing themselves with new garment
Of green. Flowers are plenty and grow
protusely In the open air, straw hats
have again become the fashion, white
waistcoats break out all over town, and
ready made clothing dealers stand In de.
spair at their shop doors, tanning them
selves at the thought Of the huge stocks
Of winter garments. Soda water toun.
talns have come suddenly into de-
mand and mixed drinks with Ice
additions are drank eagerly by the
thirsty traveller. Middle aged gentle.
men stop under the shade trees, take
of their hats, and mop their ioreheads
with the grateful bandana, The polti,
clans swear the weather never.was 50 hot,
even in August, and the office eseek are,
we are glad to say, tslowlylmelting away
under the influences Of the sun and tRe
votes Of the people. How long this state
Of things will continue nobody know
The weather prophet loretells 4 storm, and
says that we may expect gusts and tenn
pests. But at present oil Is calm, serene
and pacific, and the world takes its cheer
Iiul way in the clover Of a velvet October
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-10-16
BELMONT COUNTY.

While the Republicans do not seem to
have elected their ticket in Belmont, ex.
cept the Prosecuting Attorney, yet they
have made q very decided gain on the
Democratic majority Of last year. They
fall short only about dozen OF electing
the delgste to the Legislature, which is a
gain Of some $50 on the Democratic vote
one year ago, and gain Of over $50 on
that OF 1877. In 1878, Belmont county
gave majority L2O8 for the Democratic
ticket, and 1877 a majority 577. This
year these maiorities are almost wiped
out Under the circumstances we call
this very handsome Republican victory
in Belmont county.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-10-16
YELLOW. FEVER.
MenphiS.

MEMPHIS, October 15.-Ten cases in all
were reported to the Board Of Health.
Among those reported this afternoon were
Q. K. lsaacs, ]. 7. Hastings and Mollie
Thomas. Four additional deaths %.
CURED, Esau Terrell, colored, VIM. Rob.
i,nIlson, ]. s. Mcdaniel and Minnie Foley.
The last named died at Buntyn Station.
The donations to the Howards aggre.
Dr. ". B. VIM, inspector ot the
National Board Of Health, left this after
noon withia female nnrseJ on special
train, for Forest City, Ark Two new
cases are reported to have developed
there. Weather threatening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-10-16
To Ne COO,mis,iOner of indian Aeafr,.
secretary Tho,mpson's tour or Inspec

" la nOn. '..
FORTRESS MoSR0E, October I5.-This
afternoon General Getty, commanding
the post, and staff, visited Secretary
Thompson on board the Tallapoosa, and
was received with the customary salute.
At 8 o'clock preparations were made to
land a naval brigade, about 1900 strong.
The fleet consisted OF thirty boats and Ave
steam launches. They formed in line and
moved to the shore at the top Of their
speed, making most beautiful sight. The
brigade was formed under the command Of
Captain s. B. Luce, and, headed by the
Marine band, marched into the fort. The
Tallapoosa came to the dock and the OFF.
GERS Of the garrison paid the Secretary a
visit, when he took General Getty's car.
riage and drove to the parade grounds.
The battalion formed and passed in
review before. the Secretary, Admiral
.Wyman, and General Getty after which
they passed out Of the fort and returned
to their ships. The Secretary will return
10 Washington tomorrow. H.
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nlalne,. Knowle,re or rnlnr,.

EIVu Tue Shlcago Times. ..4
Blaine made great impression in Ohio.
The Ohio man wanted to post him ON
Ohio questions prevent him bursting
with ignorance upon Ohio points concern,
which a man on the Ohio stump ought 10
be posted, but with what result2 A CORE.
spondent says: Ip conversation with
Ohio men anxious to all the great Senator
with information about The State, and
alter he has corrected their Statements ants
for q while, he goes on taking abo1t ISS9 Ohio
matters, mentioning incidentally, "a mat.
ters Of general knowledge, the total IL yaI%e lI
i9r 2r Instance, Of the revenue on whisky in
Hamilton county in 1870, or the vote % Of n
certain Geal county on . certain question in
lSSS6, Or the total population ia ISL, and
all sorts 81 Items in the family history Of
great |Hss on Ohio me men and in olr political his.
other shame.facediy, and quit trvins II H"I 70
tell Blaine all about Ohio" ~
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THERE have been various estimates OF
the wheat yield in the United States for
the present year. The latest-a careful
and close estimate, doubtless-comes from
the Chicago Grain aud Provision RerieU,
which places the crop at 44S,OOO,OOO bush.
els, and the home demand ior klI purposes
at ?7O,OOOOOO bushels, thus leaving for ex-
port l73,OOO,OOO bushels. Europe, South
America and the West indies WIN need
every bushel OF it, and more, in addition
TO the surplus from Russia, British India,
Australia, Chill and Canada. The, farmers
Of The United States certainly are fortunes
Iavorites this year, Tile soil yielded
bountifrl crops, the weather has been
generally favorable for harvesting. and
wheat the demand is great, the
price good, and the money paid is gold or
its equivalent. Weare pleased to see the
farmers enjoying prosperity. oclass'of
people deserve 1t itrnore'thah those who ill
the soil and add to hewealth Of the coun-
Try. In +; s,,
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inc voice OF VnlO' T-.,gf- 3.
Cincinnati Commercial. 20 '' ''''- '.'
Ohio, in the. center Of the Nation, re-
spends to tho States. that have, recently
been heard from the Shores of the two
oceans that border the Republic, speak
tngto the same effect and with greater
emphasis Y sGi i q 2
Clearer and Strongert than ever the truth
appears that the Democratic party, while
the bond slave. OF tho South made b6lid by
violence, cannot prevail through the coun.
try at large. , ~ 'Isi'f'A 't's'hf
The saving common sense o. the peo-
pie is manifest in tho rejection OF Ewing,
VINO would disturb the conditions ot pros
porous business. It is the voice OF Ohio
mat resumption Is a good thing and shall
be maintained. = ~ - - y
Senator Thurman. made the mistake Of
us life whens he consented 10 submit 10
sne soft money fanatics who had been tie
Otterest OF his enemies. He could not
save them from the fat6 their policy had
prepared, and he not only lost his own
cause, but the chance toSsRNe his party
SSFasplng for the Presidency, no loses Tie
senate F,,; and falls into the same pIt,1Titt
""'uB' ... N eE!sBI Z tRk sritsT