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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-09-03

amount given by the church to home
and foreign missions combined" Such
a supplement as this, in kind and de-
gree, according to the particular COM
munity, could be truthfully made in
many a church where the annual re-
port last presented is spoken of as ''ev-
cry way encouraging"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-09-03

ANTHONY CoMsToCK.-We know of
no social reformer who deserves more
gratitude from the American people
than Anthony Comstock. May God
spare him long to stand between the
villanOus host who hate him, and our
beloved children, whom they are try
ing, with fiendish malignity, to pollute
and destroy. His neck some of them
would be as glad to wiring as they
would that of a Thanksgiving turkey,
but he stands by his duty like the
Christian man he indisputably is.
When Mr.. Comstock came into the field
which he now occupies so efficiently,
there were 165 obscene books publish
ed in this country. OF these he has
seized and destroyed the plates of 1853,
and the owners of the remaining two.
getting scared, destroyed them them.
selves. He has seized and confiscated
"a tons OF obscene printed matter, and
arrested AS persons for dealing in this
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-09-03
Mrs. Chisholm's Plea.
A TOUCHING LETTER FROM THE SUR
VIVOR OF A MURDERED FAMILY.
Chicago Inter-0cean.

TOUCHING LETTER FROM THE SUR
VIvOR OF MURDERED FAMILY.
[Chicago Inter-Ocean.l
We are permitted to make the fol-
lowing extracts from a letter written
by Mrs. Chisholm to a friend in Wis
consin. The letter has special sig
nificance just now. 1t is a woman's
plea for the election of Garfeld-the
plea of a woman who has, through suf-
feIing and sorrow, earned the right to
speak. Under date of Salona, Pa,
July 30, Mrs. Chisholm writes:
l received letter to-day from a
friend in the south enjoining me not to
fail to keep before those who will use it
the fact that there is petition prepar
ed and signed by all the Democrats of
Kemper county to have all concerned
in the murder of the Doth of April, 1877,
pardoned without trial. This petit
ton is not to he presented until winter.
Two Generals of the Union army are in
the field for election to the presidency.
On one side /, miserable, lonely
woman, without practical friends, how
ever much sympathy l may receive,
and made "a wanderer upon the face of
the earth,' with wrongs unredressed,
waiting, praying, and watching, almost
hoping that i'm the election of Gen.
Garfield may have some hope of JUS
tice. On the other hand, the murder
ers of my SONNY fair boy, my tender,
loving daughter, and my noble husband
with hands red with blood, and I'M
punished, are laboring to elect Gen.
Hancock and then apply the sponge of
executive pardon. What are you men
of the North going to do? Do you
not hear voices of patriots calling to
you from the ground where their life's
blood was poured out 1? My dear sir,
can you not arouse the people? They
must be only sleeping.
Are all the sacrifices that have been
made only ga half-forgotten memory 2"
In a cemetery near me 1 see a white
and bronze monument, on the top of
which is the dropping form of an angel,
with head bowed in weeping over the
sleeping dust of dead soldiers who fell
in many battles of the war, contending
for the same principles for which my
husband, son and daughter were slain
so many years after. Near this spot
are my dear ones. They were stran-
gers to the country and the soil, but,
believing, as they did, that the United
States was their country, it is fit they
should rest here. As sit here breath
ing the blessed air that floats above my
darlings, would you tell me to forget
all about their cruel butchery by KEN
per county's best citizens? I know |
should breath prayers for all mankind.
1 do. But God does not require me to
mock Him with prayers for devils ac-
cursed. Oh, how 1 remember the ten
der love of my husband and remember
his gentle, loving care, the sweetness of
my daughter and my brave hovi
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-09-03
Restraint from Sin.

The Lord hath withholden thee. l
Sam. %: 26.
Satan hath desired to have you that
he may sift you as wheat, but | have
prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not.
Luke %: 81, 81.
also will keep thee from the hour of
temptation. Rev. 3: TO-
The Lord knoweth how to deliver
the godIy out of temptation. Pet.
90.
pray for them. pray not that thou
shouldest take them out of the world,
but that thou shouldest keep them from
the evil. John l7:9, Is.
For l also withheld thee from sin
ming against me. Gen. 30: &.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-09-03
AUCTION s ALE!

Nv Farm situated II miles south of the Scale
Works and Joining Mr.. A. F. Lawrence's farm
consisting of IS of land under good state OF
ing from IS to 100 bushels yearly. There is an
abundant supply of good water. Buildings in
comfortable condition. Also for sale 4 mich cows
pair horses four earsold colt broke to harness
1 buggy wagon lumber wagon, one pair traverse
sleds, / express sleigh, single and pair double
work harnesses, l driving harness, root cutter.
plows one harrow, one cultivatOr and other farm
ing utensils too numerous to mention. Sale to COM
mence precisely at o'clock p. m. on THURSDAY,
SEPT 9th. 1919 JOSEPH C0VENY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-04-01

daring character, he at once resolved to pur-
sue him. Picking out about nine hundred OF
his best men and stoutest horses, and leaving
the weakest Of the cavalry and footmen behind,
he pressed fast on the enemys heels. The
chase now grew warm, and the hearts Of the
mountain hunters beat high with eagerness.
Every man knew his duty, and as firm in
their saddles as they were fixed in their pur
pose, they dashed on in hot pursuit. With
the reckless, enthusiastic, but skillful and ju.
dicious Campbell at their head, their hearts
never entertained a thought of defeat. Each
troop had their chosen leader in front, and
their men knew they were 70 follow them to
victory or DEATH As if to dampcn an ardor
that might seem impetuous, heavy rain fell,
and it was with the utmost difficulty the little
band could keep their rifles dry; but putting
them under their arms, and cheered by the
voice and encouragement Of their leaders,
with stern determination they continued the
chase. About daylight they crossed the Cher
okee ford on Broad river, about twelve miles
from Kings Mountain. Here they called.a
halt, and in the pelting rain, partook of their
parched corn, and whatever else Of provisions
remain in their wallets. Scarcely breathing
after their hasty meal, again they pursued the
foe. About twelve o'clock they came within
three miles of Ferguson. He was encamped
on the summit Of Kings Mountain, a height
of about 500 feet, covered with growth Of
heavy timber, with occasional huge boulders
of rock, which made the ascent more difficult.
His position was admirably chosen, and from
the commanding height he had full view Of
Campbell's march for several miles. Feeling
they had at length brought the game to bay,
and anxious to give his men full time to re-
cruit their strength Campbell again called
halt, and made disposition for battle. The
morning that had opened so unpropitious, was
now cleared off to clear, cool noon, and the
exhilarating autumnal breeze refreshed and
enlivened the spirit of the weary soldiery.
Nature smiled upon the array of devoted pat
riots, and drawing favorable omen from the
circumstance, with hearts beating high with
hope, they awaited the signal for action,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-04-01

THE HUMAN FIGURE.-Tbe proportions of
the human figure are six times the length of
the feet. Whether the form is slender or
plump, the rule holds good and any deviation
from it is departure from the highest beauty
in proportion. The Greeks made all their
statutes according to this rule The face from
the highest point of the forehead, where the
hair begins, to the chin, is one,tenth of the
whole stature. The hand, from the wrist to
the middle finger, is the same. From the
top of the chest to the highest point of the
forehead, is seventh. If the face from
the roots Of the chin, be divided into three
equal parts, the first division determines the
place where the eyebrows meet, and the second
the place of the nostrils. The height, from
the feet to the top of the head, is the distance
from the extremity of the fingers when the
arms are extended.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-04-01

lowed by brutal insults, which were met by
passionate tears and vain pleadiugs there
was the tremulous voice of an old man plead
ing, as only father could plead, for an only
child, and that child maiden, answered by
curses and blows there was a struggle, a
groan, woman's shrek of mortal terror, of
bitter agony, a hoarse laugh, a ribald jest; !;
then darkness and silence, and gloom gathered
around the dwelling so long the abode of in
nocence and peace; stars looked down on a
ruined garden, trampled by rough and un-
needing feet the little gate swung back from
its hinges, and desolation seemed stamped
upon the hitherto lovely spot
TO RE CONTINUED
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-04-01
CHAPTER VIII.

Shall we resign
Our hopes. renounce our rights, forget our wrongs
Because an impotent lip beneath crown
Cries "Be it so? ?''
SIR A. HUNTS "JULIAN."
"All that is best springs from the heart"
and this sudden and spontaneous gathering
on the banks of the Wautauga, sprang from
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-04-01

Be WARM-HEARTED.-Don't let US get
soured with life. 1t does not mend matters
for us, and makes US very disagreeable to
others. If we have had misfortunes, we are
not alone. The world is not all sunshine to
anybody. We love the fresh light-hearted
laugh of child. Why not keep it t;rselves
in after years. Does groaning ease any bur-
dens? We love the hope and faith of chill:
dren Are we any better if we have allowed
them to slip from US? We love the ardor and
natural enthusiasm of children. Are we any
wiser if we have covered up all the impulse
and warm feeling Of our natures, so that the
world knows only cold calm exterior? We
know woman who has lost all her property,
though once very rich, nearly all her friends
by death, has her hands so cramped by rheu-
matism that she has been unable to use them
for years, and yet she is full Of sunshine, and
thanks God every day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-04-01

A CLERGYMAN's WILL-The Rev. Mr..
Perry, clergyman near Worcester, Mass,
recently deceased, has left will oequeath-
ing to his Christian friends his unspeakable
and everlasting love, to his enemies his for
giveness, and his books to parishoner. His
sermons, letters and manuscripts are to be
burned unread his death is not to be an
nounced in newspaper; his corpse to be
dressed in his poorest clothing and nailed
up in box Of unplaned boards; at his fun
eral no one is to look at his body; there
must be no flowers, no clergyman, no stran-
gers, no service except the reading Of two
Psalms by Deacon Bowker; he is to be
taken in an express wagon to a grave in
any lot one of his parishioners will give him,
but there must be no head.stcne or any
sign to mark his place of burial, as his "Lord
and God will need no reminder of the place
where his dust reposes." His wife, from
whom he some time before separated, is for.
hidden attending his funeral. She has asked
that the will be not admitted to PROBATE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-04-01

WHAT BECOMES OF ALL THE Pins ?-What
becomes of all the pins? asks the London
Leisure Hour 1t is now as much as forty
years since the daily supply of pins from the
English factories was 100000, and ever
since that time the daily average has been
steadily increasing, till it now stands at 5O,-
100000 every day. Notwithstanding this
enormous supply, one can hardly be in the
company of man, woman or child for day,
without being asked, "Have you such thing
as pin about you?" Of our daily 5O,000,-
900 pins, Birmingham produces 100000,
leaving 100000 as the production of Lon
don, Stroud and Dublin, where pins are also
made. The weight of wire consumed annu-
ally in the pin manufacture of England, is
about /, 1,276! tons, or 1885,, ,120 pounds, one
eighth of which is iron wire, used in manu-
featuring mourning and hair pins. The brass
wire consumed amounts to 2,500,0OO pounds,
which, at lid. per pound in money value,
reaches the sum 9114,583. The iron wire
consumed is 344,S00 pounds, its value e.
1873 IS. 3d., and to be added to these amounts
are the wages, power and ornamental envel'
opes, boxes, wear and tear Of machinery, man
ufacturers' profits and the like, bringing the
whole amount to not less than f2OO,OOO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-04-01
TO BE CONTINUED.

NOW Lay ME DOWN 10 krLEEP. "A
correspondent of the Churchman says: 81
presume that, except the Lords Prayer, there
is no form of petition as frequently used
throughout Christendom as that beginning,
New lay me down to sleep Nor is it con-
fined exclusively to the days of infancy and
childhood. l knew dear old man in Phla-
delphia, for many years warden in one OF
the chief parishes there, who was heard, al
most up to the time of his death, at the age
Of eighty-four, repeating these same words as
part of his daily evening devotions. And
yet 1 am inclined, as we'll from observation
as from inquiry, to believe that the lajority
of persons teaching and using this familiar
prayer, make very serious mistake in one
Of its most important particulars, thereby de-
parting from its original intent and form.
GAS usually said, it is as follows:
"'Now lay me down to sleep;
pray the Lord my soul to keep.
III should die before 1 wake,
pray the Lord my soul to take
"Whereas it ought to be:
"'Now lay me down to sleep;
pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep,
III should die before I wake,
pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take
zone need not compare the differences to
see the most pregnant distinction between the
two. In one mere declaration is made in
the other direct prayer is addressed to the
Divine Keeper and Saviour"
MAKE UP OF THE BoDy.-Suppose your
age to be Is or thereabouts, [ can figure you
to dot. You have 100 bones and 500 mus
cles; your blood weighs So pounds your
heart is inches in length and 8 inches in
diameter it beats 70 times a minute, 4,2OO
times per hour, 100000 times per day, and
36,792,OOO per year. At each beat little
over two ounces of blood is thrown out Of it,
and each day it receives and discharges about
7 tons of that wonderful fluid. Your lungs
will contain a gallon of air aud you inhale
$4,000 gallons per day. The aggregate sur
face of the air cells of your lungs supposing
them to spread out, exceeds 10000 square
inches. The weight of your brain is three
pounds; when you are man it will weigh
eight ounces more. Your nerves exceed l0,-
900 in number. Your skin is composed Of
three layers, and varies in thickness The
area of your skin is 1,700 square inches, and
you are subject to an atmospheric pressure OF
Is pounds to the square inch. Each square
inch of your skin contains $500 sweating or
perspiring pores, each of which may be lken-
ed to little drain tile, one-fourth Of an inch
long, making an aggregate length of the en-
tire surface of your body of drain, or the
ditch for draining the body, %! miles long
Dio LeDis,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-09-17
Significance of the Election.

1t has been broadly limited before
now, that Vermont had no particular
influence in the affairs of the nation,
because she was so small state. In
deed, it was plainly stated last spring,
that however smart Senator Edmunds
might be, he could not be nominated
for the Presidency because he lived in
a little state, and one that had no in
influence. But it comes to pass that
the eyes of the whole country have re-
Gently been intently fixed upon US, even
if we are small. On the 9TH of Septem-
Der, Vermont was of some consequence
in the great family of American states.
Nobody then discussed the territorial
acres, but the anxious inquiry was,
what will be the action of her people
this day ? Will she act the laggard and
pour cold water upon the hopes of mil
lions of her countrymen, or will she,
true to her former record and purposes,
speak in stentorian tones of renewed
fidelity to freedom and equal rights
We repeat, Vermont aUaS of some con-
sequence to the country on election
day. Nobody then looked upon our
inland situation, our small cities, small
population, or few great men, but with
eager eyes and hopes they looked for
moral, as well as political strength in
the great campaign we had the honor
to inaugurate, and right here lies the
significance of our election. In the
great body of states, by our recent ac-
ton, we have not been looked upon as
the trunk or extremities, but the head,
that could voice the true sentiments of
popular rights. A subtle spiritual mag
netism has gone forth from the Yer
mont polls, that will find Judgment in
every northern state in the Union. 1t
is the magnetism of principle, of en-
cOuragement and of right. We may
well be proud, then, that the action of
our little state has been looked upon as
significant of important coming events,
and prouder still that she has set an
example worthy of imitation by all her
sister states.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-09-17
The Way an Editor Takes Grief.

Editor Eaton of the Danville Star is
cite facetious over his defeat as repre-
sensitive. This is what he says of the
Danville election:
1t had been known for some days
previous to election that this town had
undergone political revolution in the
past two years. Owing to deaths and
removals, the democratic ranks had be-
come depleted. A close canvass of the
town by the democrats gave a republi-
can majority of Is; the republican can
vass gave them the town by IA MAORI
ty; the result was that the republican
candidate for representative was elect
ed by 10 majority, which shows how
accurately were the estimates of the
two parties, and how closely each fac
ton followed its own candidate. We
were selected as the victim to over
come this we'll known republican ma
jority, and we didn't do it. Our Oppo-
nent-Mr. S. III. Stone-is one for whom
we entertain the highest respect. He
is the popular and efficient station
agent in this village, and one who
counts his friends by scores, even in
the democratic party. When his nomi-
nation was made the two parties enter
ed into a stand up fight, which we are
pleased to say was perfectly good ma
tured. This year is the first time since
1866 that Danville has failed to elect
democratic representative. Politically,
we regret that the town has failed this
time. Our defeat is not great nation
al calamity, and possibly we can bear
it with more equanamity than any 9TH
er democrat in this town. We derive
solid satisfaction from the fact that our
vote exactly corresponds with the bal
lots cast for E. J. Phelps for Governor.
Two terms in the Vermont Legislature
in which our records in the interests
of economy and lower taxation are open
for inspection-has fitted us for a grand
political death. We are a corpse. Our
effects, among which are several long
unpublished speeches in favor of in
creasing our merchant marine and ia
voring tariff for revenue only, have
been bequeathed to our friend Stone,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-09-17
New Hampshire Republican Conven-
ton

The Republican state convention of
New Hampshire convened in Concord
last Tuesday was largely attended.
Hon. Daniel Brainard of Franklin was
chosen President of the convention,
and Vice Presidents were chosen from
each of the counties in the state. The
committee on resolutions reported
ringing and patriotic sentiments, in
dorsing the Chicago platform and agree
ing to cordially support the nominees
for President and Vice President. The
following ticket was finally put in NOM
nation
Governor-CharlesH H. Bell of Exeter.
Railroad Commissioners E.
French, Moultonborough, Charles A.
Smith, Manchester, Edward j. Tenny,
Claremont.
Presidential Electors-Nath1 White
of Concord, Ezra F. Winchester, Ports
mouth, Henry L. Tilton, Littleton.
Representative in Congress-Evarts
W. Farr, Littleton.
COunsellor-Albert S. Twitchell of
Gorham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-09-17
The Coming Fair

There are a good many reasons why
agricultural fairs should be sustained,
but at this time we only desire to no.
tice the matter in its general aspect,
hoping to speak of it more at length
hereafter. Of course, the chief point to
these exhibitions is the fostering of the
spirit of emulation and encouragement
among the largest class of laborers in
the world, and in profession requiring
the greatest skill and knowledge to
make it successful. 1t is an old saying
and a true one, that he is benefactor
to the race who can make two blades of
grass grow where only one grew before.
This is great point to be gained, and
he who can do it most successfully,
will be able to diffuse untold benefits to
the community. If a farmer bring up
on the ground COW of superior merit,
observing persons will be sure and no.
tice it, when important questions will
be asked and answered, thereby giving
forth general information. So can we
speak of all the other productions of
the farm. These exhibitions should
not be the hum-drum affairs they too
often are. Unless the spirit of emula-
ton enter into the matter, it can be 0
no great consequence to the commune
ty. To do this one should make calcu-
lation beforehand, that he intends to
exhibit something of merit-something
that has cost him study and care. The
beauty of an agricultural fair does not
consist in exhibiting foreign produc-
tions, but those which have been crea-
ted in our own midst-those which
show what our brains, talent, and in
dustry, have brought forth. Then
again, the progressive farmer should
make a point to observe closely what
comes before him upon this day. He
should ask questions, and answer all
that he is able to. In this way each
successive year will show that he has
taken an extra step ahead. A good fair
ought to be something more than a
mere yearly rigmarole. This hurrying
stock together and then hurrying it
away again-having a lot of fast driv-
ing and making the dust fly, we judge
is not the object. Thoughtful farmers
will understand us, and we trust will
see, that as far as possible, the original
intent of our fairs be fully maintained
and carried out.