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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

LETTER FROM HON. LUKE POLAND.
The following letter was read from
Hon. Luke Poland:
ST. JoHNsBURY, June D, 1880.
To the President of the Contention
Sir-I was chosen delegate to the
convention by the Republicans of this
town, and hoped to be able to attend,
but the unexpected prolongatiOn of the
court in this county prevents. great
ly regret my inability to be present.
1 am not at all anxious to participate
in the selection of State ticket. The
Republicans of Vermont can always be
safely trusted to nominate good men.
l only desired to have an opportunity
to express to the convention and to
Republicans everywhere my entire APP
proval of the nominations made at
Chicago. Probably nc man in Vermont
knows Gen. Garfield more intimately
than myself. He was in Congress dur
ing the whole of my ten years service
and for eight years we stood together
in the House and ever on terms of
friendship and intimacy. Of his emf
nent ability, power in debate and IN
firing devotion to public service l need
not speak. His long service and lead
ing position in Congress have made
him known to all the people of the
country who take any interest in public
affairs. But our political opponents
affect to question his personal integrity
and purity of character, and to base
their accusation upon the evidence ia
ken before committee of Congress of
which / was Chairman, known as the
Credit Mobilier Committee. Now l
desire to say to the convention and to
all who may feel any interest in my
opinion of Gen. Garfield, that nothing
which appeared before that committee,
or which appears in their report, or
any other matter or thing which ever
came to my knowledge in regard to
him, ever led me to doubt his personal
integrity. / believe him to be a thor
onghly upright and honest man, and
who would be so under all circumstan-
ces, and against any temptation. The
use that is being made of my name and
of the report of the committee which
was drawn by me, in my opinion makes
it proper for me to express my personal
judgment as to the character of the
man. l ask you to do me the favor to
ihlS hOAC w bhO
ton.
(Signed) LUKE P. POLAND.
For second Presidential ElectOr Gen.
William Y. W. Ripley of Rutland was
nominated by reclamation.
The convention then adjourned with
three cheers for Garfield and Arthur.
A letter was read from Senator Nor
rill, who was unable to be present, re-
counting in strong language the fitness
of Col. Farnham for Governor, and
Gen. Garfield for President. He gives
a general review of the great things
the party has already done for the
country, and how it has sustained it's
reputation for integrity, in principle
and in act. He recounts how the Dem
OcTatic party had, right along, trigged
the wheels of progress, and how firm
had been the hand of President Hayes
in keeping the Ship of State onward in
its true course. He says the Demo-
cratic House has acted like a "blistern
on the country, from which Republi-
can house at the.next election is likely
to deliver US.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
The Campaign.

Now that the hosts of both political
parties have been marshalled, the lead
ers selected, and the national contest
fairly opened that is to present issues
and argue principles, we hope the fight
will be an honorable one, so when it is
over with, all hands can look back and
not feel ashamed of the part they have
taken in it. 1t is glorious thing that
there are republics, where all can par
ticipate in their formation, perpetua-
ton, and general welfare. 1t is glo-
the country, instead of the hereditary
and aristocratic few. So the time is
already at hand, when each citizen can
exercise his grand prerogative of argu-
ing public policy, and voting as his
conscience shall dictate.
These occasions, when we'll directed,
are grand opportunities for the enlight-
eminent of the people in those things
that make good citizens and good gov
eminent. In these contests with each
other, the chief aim of parties should
be to develop issues to their highest ca
pacity for the public good. When the.
element known as ''macline politics.
gets at work, good principles are lost
sight of, and corruption is sure to fol-
low. Political parties should seek to
head off this element with all their
power, if they wish to maintain popular
government. And we sincerely hope,
now that each party is again going to
work to show the superiority of its own
policy and principles, that it will, as
much as possible, abstain from engag-
ing in dirty partizanship. Let each
present its case the very best it can,
and when the election shall have passed.
let the candidates who have received
the majority of votes be declared the
lawful magistrates of the country, with
out further intrigue or contention.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
The Public Judgment.

When public opinion is based upon
sound principles, and is guided by true
intelligence, it is about the best Judge
and jury that society has. Under these
conditions there seems to be subtle
magnetism permeating the public mind,
when all feel and act with one accord.
When this state of things exists, it will
be found that the public judgment is
nearly always correct. We instance
the occurrence of the firing upon Fort
Sumpter as an illustration. The whole
North felt alike, and the public heart
beat as though it belonged to one man.
The desire and the aspiration of the
people centered in one object-to save
the country and the honor of the flag.
The assassination of Lincoln was an
other instance-the people felt one in
tense agOny-a sorrow at once tender
and universal, and an Indignation deep
er and more common than the world
had ever before seen. The public may
rest easily in such judgments, for by
them society will in no way be injured.
But when society judges hastily, and
without good sense, as it often does,
then we may expect trouble to ensue.
We often see this illustrated when par
ties are accused of grave offences
the public will make declarations, Ell
ther for or against, without knowledge
and without reason. Doubtless there
are many cases in court that are decid-
ed by public opinion before they can
reach the jury. In this way the courts
are liable to be impeded, or thwarted
in the attempt at rendering justice,
which makes them not much else than
a farce and a nuisance. The public
should leave these tribunals to act
without bias or prejudgment, or Danish
them altogether. One OF the best prin-
ciples of equity, is that one should be
considered innocent until proved gull
ty. But the public does not always
heed this. 1t often sentences or re-
prieves before investigation, and leaves
the courts to follow on and agree with
it or not, just as they choose. So of the
public judgment we can see there are
two extremes. Rightly formed, it is
the greatest and best director of socie-
ty. Formed, as it too often is, upon
impulse and without thought, it is liza,
BILE to do an untold amount of mischief
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
"a Campaign of Decency."

The friends of this paper have MOTTO
ed that we have plead for decency in
politics, and for fairness and justice to
be practiced in the present campaign.
In country that boasts of its civiliza-
tion-of its schools, and colleges and
churches, and every other good influ-
ence, it don't look just right to see in
the most influential papers, SANDER,
vituperation, and dirtiness, regarding
men who happen to be selected candi-
dates by their various parties. The
Boston Journal has recently treated
upon this matter in long editorial, an
extract of which we give below, and
which we highly commend:
1t is possible to make the pending
political campaign one of decency.
Both candidates are not only personally
unobjectiOnable, but gentlemen of char
acter, trusted by their associates in both
parties, and generally respected for
their gaod qualities. We are glad that
this is so. Ii is an omen of better things
in our politics. 1t affords an opportu-
nifty for those who conduct campaigns
to show to The world that there is saffi-
cieOt honor among political leaders to
recognize and respect the good name
and the fair personal fame Of opposing
candidates. Such n line of action will
not only elevate the character of our
political campaigns, but will command
a greater respect tOT party management
generally. Thousands of self resDecf-
ing men nov stand alOOf from active
participation in political campaigns be-
cause they are disgusted with the de-
traction and ISLANDERS which 80 largely
enter into campaign management.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
A Queer Affair at Norwich.

Norwich. lust across the Connecticut
from Hanover, n. H., was excited Mon
day over the mysterious disappearance
Sunday night of Ella Wilcox, wife Of
DR.. Fl. E. Childs, who was put under
arrest for suspected foul play, but yes
terday Ezekiel Blanchard, frightened
by the rapidly increasing excitement,
came forward and said she was alive
and well and concealed in his house,
where he had taken her Sunday night.
The people are very indignant that he
should withhold this information, and
he narrowly escaped rough handling at
the hands of those who under boiling
sun had been searching the woods and
streams since early morning. DIR. ChIlds
is said to be from East Hartford, Ct,
and his wife's parents live at Hartford.
Not one of her garments is missing. A
woman living near the cemetery heard
a woman late Sunday night crying and
moaning, and declaring that she would
live with some one no longer. A man
was trying to persuade her to return,
and the voices died away in the dis
lance. DR.. Childs said that he came
home about III Sunday night, somewhat
intoxicated, and in a quarrel he threw
something at her, and they retired.
The quarrel continuing, he went out
doors, and when he returned half an
hour later, she was gone.
DR.. II. E. Childs of Norwich, whose
wife suddenly disappeared Sunday
night, but was found secreted in the
house of Ezekiel Blanchard, left East
Hartford, CT. year and a half ago,
under Indictment for arson there. The
jury disagreed on his trial, and the case
was not pressed to second trial, be-
cause of his good connections, and he
was allowed to leave, provided he
would stay out of the state. His wife,
a daughter of Capt. William Wilcox of
East Hartford, chung to him through all
his disgrace.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
Public Opinion.

The Troy Times predicts that as Mr..
Mcclellan was nominated to beat Lin
coin and failed badly, so Hancock Is
failure to beat Garfield will be equally
decisive. The military dodge will not
save a demoralized and utterly unwOr-
thy party.
The New York Tribune SAYS of Wed
nesday's convention: Harmony and
enthusiasm characterized the Vermont
Republican convention, which nominal
ted an excellent state ticket. Vermont
is the star that never sets.' Her Re-
publican majority this year, if the
promises of the convention are fulfilled,
will be larger than ever before.
Thurlow Weed said to-day: II do
not think the Democratic party could
have chosen a stronger candidate, or
one that would be received with a
greater degree of satisfaction, both by
the Democratic party, and the people
generally. Gen. Hancock is well
known to the people, and his military
and private record are above reproach.
The Democratic party has shown more
than its usual sense in nominating Gen.
Hancock, and think he will get the
full support of the party, including
Tammany. In my opinion HancOck's
nomination will make the Presidential
contest in 1850 a very close one.n
The only prominent Democrat in
Washington tonight is Mr.. Alex. H
Stephens. He was foupd 10y a Journal
correspondent Tonight AT the house Of
friend. and appeared much elated al
the nomination OF Gen. Hancock. he
said: - have Il right to rejoice, for
wanted Hancock instead of Seymour in
1865. In 1872 I wrote from nv sicE
bed to the Georgia delegation to stand
by Hancock: but every man of then
sold out to Tilden.r
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

The heat killed seven car-horses at
Boston Monday.
Five persons were drowned at Balti-
more, Friday, while bathing.
Two young men were drowned on
Sunday at West Claremont, n. H,
while bathing.
A clerk was robbed of $500 by foot
pads on Broadway, New York, at noon,
Wednesday.
S. NJ. Waite, the BrattleborO forger
and bank-smasher, was not a church
member. The fact SHOULD be noted.
The Senate has passed the House bill
removing the charge of desertion
against John Holtstadt of Vermont. a
soldier of the war of 1872.
The Campbellite sect to which Gen.
Garfield belongs has S25, 900 members
in the United States 1t is said that
nine United States Senators and a good
many Representatives are members of
it.
Henry Clark of Rutland, was removed
from the secretaryship of the State
Grand Lodge of MasOns at its recent
session at Burlington, after a service of
1O y eiTS, beCiuSe OF SOUUU shortage I'D
his accounts.
Barnum has just brought to New
York the biggest horse on the CONT
neDt, monster bay, six feet nine inch
es high, weighing 2450 lbs. 1t was
bred in Ohio from native draught stock
and is said to have cost Barnum $1,000.
On Tuesday night, two men with
blackened faces called at the residence
of John Ellis, age so, living at Mans
field, Cataraugus Co., and after beat
ing him until they thought he was
dead, robbed him of $500 in currency
and $4,000 in bonds. Two men with
black on their necks and hands have
been arrested.
r Washington has one family of
walkers, but it is an English family
that of Sir Edward Thornton. the Brit
lsh minister. 1t was general remark
that fer wonder on the day of the
Hanlan-COurtney boat race, Sir Ed
ward, lady and the Misses Thornton
were seen in their carriage. His ex-
cellency's tall, imposing figure can be
seen any day. accompanied by n mem
Der of his family. walking hrisklv ON
one of the avenues. They walk n a gait
that would soon tire an ordinary pedes-
TRAN. hut to the minister aud his daurh-
ter IL j. invigOrating exercise. not tira-
ing. Sir Edward never rides cxcept on
staGe OccasiOns.- Washington Letter in
Toronto Mail.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
Terrible Disasters.

Close upon the heels of the disaster
upon Long Island Sound, comes the
burning and sinking OF n steamer near
n. \. city, and 50 lives lost, and %
Tuesday another terrible disaster In
East River was narrowly averted. The
steamer Long Branch, having on board
lsc0 Sunday school excursi0nists, was
run into by tug boat and struck below
tDe Sssss line. Being DsAr the Gather
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
Attempted Murder at West Hartford,
Vermont

The house of J. ;. Tracy, at West
Hartford, was catered the other morn
ing by a burglar. who went into the
bedroom ia which Mr. and Mrs. Tracy
we're sleeping, and committed a muir
derous assault, by striking them with
heavy weapon on their heads and faces,
INJECTING fearful wounds, which rem
dered them insensible for some time.
The burglar then tOOk the pantaloOns
OF Mr.. Tracy into the pantry and rified
the pockets of revolver and a small
amount of money. He then returned
20 the bedroom door, with the probable
intention of making further search.
bat by this time Mr.. Tracy had par
italy recovered and, seeing the burg
lar. jumped from the bed and ran tow
ard him, upon seeing which, the burg
lar fred two shots az Mr.. Tracy. both
of which passed close TO bis head and
lodged in the wall Of the bedroom.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

AS Mr.. Tracy pursued him, the burglar
fred again. but the ball went wild.
The burglar then fed out of the house,
aud before an alarm was heard by the
neighbors, he had escaped. Mr.. Tracy
and his wife were shockingly wounded,
and are in a critical condition. There
is no clue to the perpetrator of the as
sault, though several parties are sus-
cd
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

At the convention in Third district at
Hyde Park yesterday, Gen. w. w.
GrOut of Barton was nominated for
Congress by % majority. Judge 81. H.
Powers and E. A. Sowles of st. Adams
had about 40 votes each.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

that the idiosyncrasies of men are
about the same the world over, and
also that true patriotism pays no regard
to party lines or names.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

On the first ballot fer candidate for
member of congress in the first dis
trict, yesterday, Col. Joyce, present
member, had 80 votes. Ex-Gov. John
W. Stewart 80, James K. Batchelder D.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT IS
- In Probate Court holden at the Probate Office
in St. Johnsbury. in said District on the 10th day
of June, a. D. 1880
George P. Blair, administrator upon the estate of
JAMES 5. SOMERS, late of Barnet in said dis.
trct deceased presents his administration account
for examination and allowance, and makes applica-
ton for decree of distribution and partition of
the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon ii is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to SEES
SION thereof TO be held at the Probate Office in said
St JOhnsbury, on the 22d day of JuIv A n
IssO for hearing and decision thereon: And it is
further ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian
newspaper published at St. JOhnsbury previous
10 sald Time appointed for hearing that they NAV
appear al said time and place and show cause If
any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made.
By the Court, Attest
40 Il HENRY FRENCH Register
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

IA a BAGLEY'S ESTATE.
Inc Subscribers. having been appointed BY the
hpheiahie Probate Court Tor the district Of Caedo
MA commissioner to receive examine and adjust
All ctaitns and demands Of All persons against the
tate Of IRA A BAGLET, lat Of ST dohnshury IN
salc dtstric; deceased represented tnzolvent and the
term 81 ia ths fruin the 18Th dsy OF June A D.
leu being allowed by said Court "a the creditors
0f SAID durca-s-l. "a exhibit and prove their Re
spcctive claims Assfurr Give notice that ~
viii attend O. the dufios of appointment Al
tn dwelling hnu-f Of thr late Ira A. Haaley IN
- iuiIustrIrV tu ssid district or tc znth dar ~
, u ana 1fah daV u iirrfm'ssr uCEt ai tg q ciari
Ia the iereur1n each ~ std dsTs
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
To Contractors and Builders.

Sealed pr op9sals are desired for building a set Of
huniihgs % the Al, Church grounds consisting
OF House, II and barn said proposals To cover
All material and labor for building Plan and sp.e-
.ne.t'ons can he seen az the bousc Of Joseph Nor
risan, Chh 81. az Caleb Narshall's Summed -
All nias must be subr- tilted % the building com
mite on or before the 18th dav Of Iulv IssU
Inc rlEht % rslect any or all bids IL reserved
JOSEPH MORRISON
q. Chairman Building Com
NJ johns hurv Tuuf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT ss
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
St Johnsbury, in said District on the 29th day OF
June, a. D. 1850
John n. Gale, administrator with the will an
nexed, upon the estate of JOHN W. LEWIS late
OF St bloomsbury, in said district deceased pre-
SCENTS ms administration account for examination
and allowance, and makes application for a decree
OF distribution and partition OF the estate of said
deceased.
WhereupOn it is ordered by said Court. that said
account and said application be referred to a SEES
SION thereof to be held at the Probate Office in said
81. Johnsbury, on the goth day of July, A d. 1890
Tor hearing and decision thereon And il is further
ordered that notice hereof be given to all persons
interested, by publication of the same three weeks
successively in the Caledonian a newspaper pub.
hshed at st. Johnsbury previous to said time an
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at said
Time and place, and show cause, if any they may
nave, why said account should not be allowed and
such decree made.
By the Court Attest
~ Il HENRY FRENCH Register
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
First District.

inc street slip the passengers were safe
" landed before the boat sank.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02

Gen. Grout again Nominated for Con
gress.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
Open Air Concert.

Then stop and examine my line of Summer Skirt
Corsets, Silk handkerchief, etc etc, for you vii
want u buy at least Fan to keep you cool Will
waiting for the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
Grand Balloon Ascension.

And as have a large line of Shetland Shawl:
(which by the way am selling extremely lowl yoI
should buy one to wear in the evening while wit
Messing the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
4TH-0F-JULY CELEBRATION.
Antiques and HorribIes.

Three Button Kids Ia great bargain) at IS cts
pair Lisle and Cotton Gloves from 10 cts. 81 {
also a large line of Parasols at prices low as IL
lowest-iust what you want in the afternoon d.
ring the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-07-02
THE NOMINATIONS,

Hon. John W. Rowell of Orange
county nominated Colonel Roswell
Farnham of Bradford, eulogizing him
as a Vermonter, Republican, soldier,
lawyer, citizen and man. The nomi-
nation was received with long applause.
1t was seconded by men from different
parts of the state. Col. Farnham was
then nominated by reclamation. For
Lieutenant Governor, Hon. Henry Bal
lard nominated General John L. Bars
tow of Burlington.