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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
Democratic Desperation.

Whatever may he said of the Repub-
lican party by rehearsing its ins or
outs, does not alter the fact that the
Democratic party has become desper-
ate Soon after the war it was so lame
and sore it could not do much but as
soon us reconstruction took place, and
the Southern brethren were again fill
ing national offices, then new efforts
were made to regain lost political pow
er. Four years ago, in connection with
all the old revolutionary elements of
the South, desperate effort was made,
and big game played, to do this work.
1t failed, and the democracy have been
mad about it ever since. The same
policy upon a new plan will be attempt
ed this year, for it is plain it is now life
or death with them. Whether or not
this desperation will resort to rifles and
shot guns, remains to he seen; but
what has happened in the past, we
ought not to be surprised to have hap
pen again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
Political Notes.

The Vermont democrats are sus-
pected of Il design to elect Gen. Badly
Smith, an anti-Tilden delegate from
the second district.
Bill Chandeliers paper at Concord re-
coeuizes Edmunds as now the leading
of Blaine, and makes fight
on him.
Kearney's case came up on an appeal
before the superior court at San Francis
co last Friday, but was laid over week
on account of his illness.
Col. Higginson claims Ill women
suffrage men in the Massachusetts
House, though they are not all for the
same kind of suffrage.
Gov. Foster of Ohio is now quoted as
saying that Grant cannot carry Ohio,
on account of the disatfection Of>the
German voters.
The boys who are crying up their re-
spective presidential favOriies, should
not become so intense as TO make per-
sOnal war npOn the other candidates
There is already too much of this sort
of thing Boston journal.
Mr.. Black burn of Kentucky, does not
want the republicans to nominate ex-
Minister Washburn. We have yet to
hear of the democrat who would like to
have Elihu B. WashbuIn for an oppo-
nent in the campaign of 1885, Boston
Journal.
OF I43 members of the Georgia legis-
lature, 70 are for Tilden, 10 for Sey-
mour, IA for Thurman, Ii for Bayard. 4
for Hendricks and Is for the nominee.
What could ex-GOv. Garcelon OF
Maine do but return the states money
after he had admitted that he had it
There are lots of fellows who get other
peoples money who would be glad to
be let alone by returning it.
The Albany Argus editorially says
at is next to certain that if Grant is
not nominated, his strength in the con
ventiOn will he for Edmunds, so far ms
Conkling and Don Cameron and Logan
take it to him."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
Presidential Speculation.

Past experience has taught us that
the long handling of men betoI ehand
does not always insure nomination or
election. 1t will not surprise us to hear
that some man is nominated at Chica-
go whose name has yet been unmentiOn-
ed. This may not he probable, but is
barely possible. One thing is apparent,
however, and that is, about half dozen
men are itching terribly for the Office,
and nothing will he left undOne that
will promise them success. We suppose
politics is now reduced to a science,
and that some can guess results pretty
well, the same as do sportsmen at
horse race. But after all it is idle to
speculate us to who will be our next
president. Without hypocritical as
sumption, we have great faith that God
rules in the affairs of individuals and
nations, and that whatever in the long
run will be best for them, will surely
come to pass; and under this faith we
drop speculation and let the powers
that be take their course.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
A Little Light on the Paper Monopoly.
Montpelier WatchmaD.l

Within the last few weeks the manu-
facturers have further advanced the
cost of white paper, and it is even as
serted that within "A short time the con-
sumers will be compelled to pay fully
double the prices that ruled year ago.
In such il case the only possible way in
which newspaper publishers can save
themselves from hopeless bankruptcy
will he to increase the price of their
publications, and this brings the bur
den home to the entire community.
The congressional committee on ways
and means has been listening to argu-
ments for and against the pending bill
to reduce the duty on paper stock but
as the paper makers have been ener-
getically aided in their efforts to stran-
gle the bill 10y two congressman, them
SeireS OtrHerS Of paper mills, it is posi-
BILE that nothing will he accomplished
at the present session To avert the i'm
pending calamity especially as these
two interested congressman are report
ed to have declared their purpose to
resort to every possible Legislative trick
and device in order to defeat the bill.
In presenting the memorial of the
Chicago publishers for il repeal of the
20 per cent duty on paper stock, last
week, Senator Davis of Illinois made
eloquent protest against this fragrant
attempt to lay an embargo upon the
general Intelligence at the people. He
said the proposition of the memorial
lists seemed so plain and just that no
argument was needed in its behalf.
What was true of Chicago applied TO
the press of the United States, and es-
pecially to that portion of it Familiarity
known as the country papers. The
great metropolitan Journals could take
care of themselves under almost any
condition of things, but that furnished
no reason why they should be subject
ed to imposition or to wrong. The
main burden of the duty fell heaviest
ON those papers published in the interi-
or, dependent on local circulation, and
unable to compete with those of large
cities. After all, it was struggling la
Dor that had to carry the load of taxa
ton, in whatever form it might be i'm
posed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
Fast Day Proclamation

An aIl-wise Creator has commanded
his creatures everywhere and In all
time not to forget Him, the Author of
their being, and the Giver OF every
good aud perfect git.
..Tbeu beware lest thou forget the
Lord This command comes no less TO
states and nations than it does TO indi
viduals. and their obedience is sure TO
bring the same reward, for "Righteous-
ness exalteth nation" and blessed is
tbe nation whose God is the Lord"
The people of old with one accord
were wont to observe their days of
prayer and fasting as well as times of
praise and feasting, and the custom has
lived through all the generations since.
1t is surely as fitting now as it was two
thousand years ago to set apart such
days, for our relations to Over-ruling
Providence have not changed" He is
the yesterday, to-day and forever
and we are just as dependent upon
His bounty and His blessing.
In accordance, therefore, with the
spirit of the command, and the llallow-
ed custom of our tOrefathers, / hereby
appoint FRIDAY, THE NINTH DAY OF
APRIL NEXT, to be kept throughout this
state as day of fasting, humiliation
and prayer.
Let us observe the day in the proper
spirit of true devotion let us rest from
our ordinary labOrs, and in our homes
OIL at our place of public worship hum
bly, acknowledge our dependence upon
the God who rules over all. Let us seek
his blessing on our state and nation and
pray that the bOunteOus harvests of the
past may be continued and the land
again be blessed with plenty that our
hearts may be inclined to remember
those who are suffering from famine
and pesti1ence, and to contribute from
our abundance for their relief; that we
may he saved from the sins of pride
and nngOdlineSs, of extravaganza and
lawleSsness which too often result from
returning prosperity. Let us ask es-
pecially that the nation may he safely
guided and kept unframed through the
political contests of the year, and that
our actions may conform to the immu-
table principles of the Divine law.
Ii is fit time for every man to pause
and make careful examination of his
political course, and make sure that he
is actnated by love of country, and
that his motives are pure and high and
his acts in intelligent accord Herewith.
Then will the voice of the people be in
deed the voice of God.
(SignedD,
RFDFIELD PROCToR, Governor.
March 30, 1880.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
An Appeal for Gen. Grant, and Re
monstrance.

About thirty of the prominent men of
Massachusetts have issued an appeal
to the citizens of that stare, favOring
Gen. Grant for next President. Among
these names are those of Boutwell,,
Washburne, Banks, Rice, Marden, Fes-
sender and Niles, who say that in their
opinion this matter demands their at
tention, and justifies this appeal. These
men review Grants public life, saying
first he brought the war to successful
termination was twice elected Presi-
dent: imposed the least burdensome
terms upon those engaged in rebellion
compatible with honor TO the country /;
supported the constitutional amend
ments that the public credit was es-
tablished, and the public debt largely
reduced under his administration for
eign questions settled and the indus
tries fOstered and the rights of all pro-
tected without distinction of race OF
color. They finally speak of how he
has been received abroad-with the
honor such as no citizen ever before Ie-
ceived and speaking with no dispar-
agement of other candidates, they affirm
that Gen. Grant is to-day the equal OF
the best of our public men, and still
entitled to our consideration.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
San Francisco Election.

1t looks as though Kearneyism and
communism had received hard blow
in San Francisco at the late election.
The citizens vote amounted to 1884,
while the wOrkingmanS' was only H.
447. The result is that the "Chinese
shall not CO." The citizens upon taking
the second sober thought, probably saw
how unwise it would be to indOrse the
sentiments of such men as Kearney and
his associates. Once establish the princi-
pie in this country that the 'Chinese
must 60" because of national preiudices
or otherwise, and we open the door
obliging other classes to go" when we
take notion So to do. This whole
business has been cOncOcted by sOcia
agitators, and we are glad that the late
vote at San Francisco has put a damp
eli upon it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
Personal Items.

Grant will visit Mobile next Friday,
the 9th inst.
Mr.. George P Marsh, VermOnter,
has lust completed the nineteenth year
of diplomatic service in Italy. In all
that time he has never visited America.
Mrs. Darlington otherwise Mr.. B. F.
Shillaber) has appeared before the
world as an inventor, having just pa
tented an adjustable reading-stand,
adapted to books, charts or maps.
1t is said that the Rev. w. H. II. Muir
ray will soon return to Boston.
j. w. Batting, widely known jour-
nalist, is dead at Chester, Pennsylvania.
Rev. George Punchard, one of the
founders of the Boston Daily Evening
Traveller, died in that city last week.
Judge Morgan, our new Minister to
Mexico, sailed from New York for Vera
CIuz last Saturday.
Col. Daniel Snow of Skowhegan, the
man who refused to take stolen seat
in the Maine House of Representatives,
was recently presented with a gold
headed cane by his fellow citizens, who
appreciate the part he took ill defeating
the Fusion conspiracy.
Prince Bismark's 65th birthday was
celebrated on the LIST inst. with all hon
ors, and his palace was flooded with
birthday offerings from all parts of Eu-
rope. Emperor William and many 9th
er distinguished persons visited him.
1t is stated that Secretary Sherman
will visit Boston this week, and that he
will be entertained at dinner, on Satur-
day, by the Merchants and Commercial
Clubs.
Colonel and Mrs. Orson Perkins OF
Taftsville, VT, celebrated their golden
wedding on Monday last. They are
the parents of DR.. w. o. Perkins OF
Boston, II. S. Perkins of Chicago, and
the late j. E. Perkins, primo bassO OF
Her Majesty's Opera, London, who died
in England.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
Party Tactics.

Very soon we shall behold the beau
tiful workings OF party tactics. Those
who have axes to grind will enter
the arena of politics, as they do at reg
ular intervals, and will show to the
world how inconsistent and ridiculous
they can he. Soon we shall hear that
political candidates have more virtue
than the ancient apostles, or are so
mean as to be unfit for scarecrOws in a
corn field. If a candidate has previ-
Ously borne ever so good character,
"machine" politicians will draw him
over the hatchel, drag him through the
mud, and hold his nose to the grind
stone. If a candidate has ever made a
mistake, however innocently, the world
will know it in twenty-four hours after
his nomination. In this respect no
party can brag over its virtue. Ami
hilation of the enemy is the object, and
any political device that will do it is
considered legitimate. But in the long
run this is bad business, and it does moi
place American politics before the
world in any very enviable light. Such
work looks little humiliating, but lei
us hope that we shall eventually grow
out of it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
This for Edmunds.

Edmunds has the keenest-cut intel
lect in the republican party.-[Syracuse
Courier.
Edmunds is called "a state rights re-
publican" by the New Orleans Demo-
crat on account of his electoral bill.
The state rights republicans are not
the kind that hurt Chicago Tribune.
Both the Blaine and Sherman bureaus
are trying hard to kill off the Edmunds
boom. Senator Edmunds is now known
as the 'silent man. Providence
Press.
What a thing it will be if they can
put Edmunds into the field as the can
didate Before he was mentioned had
no choice. He is the best man for pres
ident. He is our most upright, straight
forward and sensible statesmau.-[ Rev.
VIM. l.. Gaylord of Chicopee.
1t is 10 secret that Mr.. Edmunds is
adverse to the candidacy of Mr.. Blaine.
concord Statesman.
Edmunds will have Vermont and
Connecticut, according to the opinions
of the most sagacious observers, and
certainly majority of the delegates
from Massachusetts, say 81 delegates at
least Worcester Spy.
The call for Edmunds that comes
from the educational centres of New
England is loud and emphatic. If IL
clean, honest, dignited aud able ad-
ministration is desired, the country
could not select a better man for presi-
dent Cincinnati Gazette.
Senator Edmunds is tall, square
shOuldered aud somewhat angular. He
would at once be regarded as Il man OF
great ability, of severity of culture and
of personal dignity. His voice is pre-
else in its enunciatiOn, confident in its
tones aud it does not belong to the class
of voices which popular and magnetic
orators are considered to possess.-[N.
~. Herald.
The N. Y. Independent, after daily
ing with Grant and Blaine, at length
takes counsel of its better self, says it is
| clear neither of them can command his
full party strength, aud that the only
thing left now is to nominate Senator
Edmunds. 1t says: "There is no use
in fighting for the nomination of this
man, that man, or any man, save one
who can unite the entire strength OF
the party, and bring out the very last
vote to insure a brilliant triumph. Such
a man we believe Senator Edmunds to
be. He is patriotic statesman, sound
republican, and wise politician. There
can be no reasonable opposition to
him. He would by his purity of char
acter, great learning and long expert
ence, bring honor to the high position
to the patty who elected him, and tc
the entire nation" There should be an
Edmunds movement in every city and
town in the commonwealth. The OPP.
pOrtunity for New England to present
IA candidate and the frst-class candi
date to present, will not come together
again in hundred years.-[SpringielC
Republican,.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
The Hanging of Tatro.

Edward Tatro, % years old, was
hanged at Windsor last Friday for the
murder of Mrs. Charles w. Butler at
Higbgate, June 2, 1876. He is the
Youngest but one of all the criminals
who have been executed in the state,
and has been thoroughly repentant since
his confinement. The murder was
committed during the absence of But
Ter, for whom he worked as farm
hand, and under the influence of liquor
in the attempt to assault his victim fell
Oniously. Tatro made confession on
the gallows, charging the responsibility
of his victims and his own death upon
Butler, who was present, and who, he
said, kept the liquor in his house which
led TO the crime. This Mr.. Butler
denies. Pointing his bound hands to-
ward Butler, he said, ''See that, Mr..
Butler" and then the trap was opened
at 2 p. M, and he fell six feet. His neck
was not broken, and he died of stran-
gulatiOn in IA minutes. Much sympa-
thy is felt for his mother, who is an
honest, Woodworking woman, and is
heart-brOken at her sOn's fate.
WINDSOR, W., April 2.-In refer
ehce 10 Gne lmpncauonS maue Dy Ia
trO against Charles w. Butler in his
talk on the scaffold to-day, Mr.. Butler
says: Chow he could stand there and
talk TO me in such manner about my
dead mother is more than / can under
stand. For whole week before she
died she was unable to speak word.
Tatro said he was filed with liquor,
but he had been blowing for a neighbor
till nearly 6 o'clock, and when he came
home that night he showed no sign OF
drunkenness. took it for an act of
kindness when he said he would stay
with Alice till l returned, as she would
be alone. When returned, the first l
saw of Tatro, he came running up to
me, saying: alice is dead They have
killed Alice! For Gods sake, save me y
His utterances are unaccOuntable."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09

ed to convey the obelisk hence to New
York has been successfully launched,
and is now being towed into Alexan-
dria.
The British Liberals claim a gain of
Sc members as the result of the cleo
ton held the 3lst inst.
Sincere republicans rejoice at the
electoral victory of the English Liber-
ais, and at Gladstone's success.
A number of Roman Catholic clergy
men have left Montreal for Paris, to at
tend the meeting of the General Chap
ter of the Brotherhood of the Holy
Cross.
The break in the Anglo-AmeIican
Co.'s cable of 1873 is at a point 30 miles
from the landing place on the Irish
coast, in 81 fathoms of water.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09

country, in the last % years, has in
creased, aud is worse than it was q
years ago. There are more ministers
drinking, more women drinking, than
ever before. Twenty-Five years ago
you would never see woman drinkin .
ON the cars, but now yon can see it ev.
cry day, and that, too, out of TASKS.
The cars in these days are made regular
grOg-shops."
After reading about Fridays hang
ings, good many people will join in
the Boston Herald's cry for the guillO-
tine.
The New York East Methodist confer
ence has elected President Foss of Wes-
leyan university at MiddletOwn, Ct, a
delegate to the general conference at
Cincinnati in May.
The Philadelphia News has found a
retired business man who declares that
advertising is il humbug. He is resid-
ing in the almsbouse at present.
The Kentuckian has been deprived of
one of his amusements. The Legisla-
ture has passed bill forbidding public
executions.
published in this country exclusively
in the North. This shows encouraging
progress for the race since the war.
1t is said that the Russian Govern
ment proposes to purchase large stocks
of arms, ammunition and coal in the
United States.
Wardens block, Hinsdale, n. H. was
damaged by fire to the extent of
about $1,000 Tuesday morning. Sup
posed to be incendiary.
A mill owned by J. NJ. Whipple, in
East Lancaster, was burned, with all its
machinery, Tuesday night. Loss, ST.
200. No insurance. Cause unknown.
Charles BradIaugh, the English athe-
list and eloquent orator, who has long
aspired for the honor, WAS elected to
Parliament last week.
The Bank street Presbyterian church
at Ottawa, Ont, was damaged $4,000
worth by fire early Sunday morning.
About the same time the sexton of st.
Joseph's (Catholic) church, while pre-
pairing the church for the 5 O'Clock ser
vice, discovered man with ii lighted
candle behind the altar. The fellow
escaped, and the woodwork in the en-
try and the organ were found to be on
fire. An organized gang is supposed to
have planned the destruction of the two
churches, and the public is excited over
the affair.
The Georgia Constitution, which has
hitherto stood by Mr.. Tilden, tells him
that the Democratic party no longer re-
CARDS him as an available candidate.
Senator Edmunds, it is said, so far
yields to the entreaties of his friends as
to abstain from writing Il letter decliu-
ing to accept the nomination for Presi-
dent.
The Culpepper (Va.) News Dem. J
says that it will not do for the South
ern Democrats to make their favorite
doctrine of State rights prominent in
the pending Presidential canvass.
The board of supervisors have adop-
ted resolutions declaring that the peace
of the city of San Francisco has been
imperilled by alleged incendiary
speeches by Mayor KaIloch, aud has
authorized the judiciary committee Ia
investigate the matter and report. 1t
is said this is the first step toward i'm
peaching the mayor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
Foreign Notes.

The Russians have taken 5000 cam
els from the Persian Turkomans.
Advices from st. Petersburg indicate
that Gen. Melikoff7s position is already
shaken.
1t is announced that the car will not
visit any German watering place this
summer as usual.
The reports of the invasion of Russi-
an territory by the Chinese are con-
firmed. The Amoor, being frozen,
would present no difficulties to the pas
sage of the troops.
A terrible fire has occurred in Mon
ta.mont, IA village of Savoy, France, II
of the inhabitants perishing and 81
dwellings being destroyed.
Prince Napoleon is making tour
with his SOUS through the democratic
towns. He sides with the government
against the Jesuits, who are awak-
ing to the knowledge that the cabinet
is in earnest.
The lighter which has been construct
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-09
Radical Rule.

The Democrats, especially those of
the South, are terribly afraid of "radi-
cal Iule" in this country. 1t is hobby
they love to ride, and if things don't go
according to their Interpretation, why,
the country is going to smash. Why
don't these men tell once in a while
about the fire eaters of the South, of
the mob rule where people cannot ap-
proach the ballot box, and where assas-
sins cannot be convicted of crimes
"Radical Iule" is nice theme to harp
upon, when the South is as full of law
lessness and crime as ancient Greece
ever was of bligands and cut-throats.