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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
1.-The First Citizen.

1t would seem true from the present
aspect of things that Gen. Grant is the
first man of the nation. Look at the
case as we may, it is wonderful thing
how he has kept such hold upon the
hearts of the people. With all the
SANDER and general abuse that he has
received, his popularity remains una
bated. Carrying the war to success
full issue, aud going through two Presi-
dental administrations, he went abroad,
visiting every country and the chief
dignitaries of the world. Upon his re-
turn he met such ovations from his own
countrymen, as probably few other men
ever received. And now to cap the
climax, he has, in his own peculiar
way, had very great influence for
Gen. Garfield in this campaign.
Gen. Grant carries a strong magnetic
quality that urquestionably delights a
free people. We might just as well own
this to-day as tomorrow. During all
our present political excitement he has
been cool, dignified and sensible. That
he is brave and patriotic has been
abundantly demonstrated. With the
qualities of cultivated manhood in such
an eminent degree, we shall find lie will
not be easily forgotten. His influence
for the good of this nation is yet pow
erful. Not detracting from the good
qualities of any other man, we sincerely
believe that Gen. Grant is thought more
highly of, and is better beloved by his
countrymen to-day than ever before.
Behold that eye which shot immortal hate,
Braved usurpation's boldest daring,
That arm which, nerved with laundering fate
Crushed the despot's proudest bearing"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
Gloomy Outlook.

The present outlook in Russia is ex-
ceedingly gloomy. The failure of the
crops makes the most serious apprehen-
sion, as this country which ordinarily
exports forty million quarters, will this
year have to buy grain. In addition to
this, the political situation is anything
but satisfactory. There is a steady call
from the progressive portion of the peo-
pie for reforms, and the government
seems afraid to take step ahead.
Taking everything together, Russia,
like some other countries, is in state
of transition. She is a good deal like a
traveller at the forks of highway
don't know which road to take.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29

lions of Christians. ought to observe th,
Sabbath or Lords day." The statutes
of Vermont from IAN early day have
forbidden travel and secular labor or
Sunday, with the customary exception
of works of necessity or charity. The
running of Sunday trains is of course q
violation of these statutes but as the
penalty attached to such violation is
only small fine, something more effct-
i've is needed to secure the desired end.
Vermont is not yet ready for the Paris
ian Sunday and our legislators cannot
DOUBT that the great preponderance OF
public opinion will sustain them in any
wise and well guarded measure which
they may take to protect the Sabbath
from Dissertation and preserve it to the
people, for the God-given purpose of
rest and worship.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
The State Prison.

The report of the superintendent and
directors of the state prison SHOWS 9S1o 'nat
in two years from August l, 1873, to
July 81. 1880, 9 convicts have died. 4
baxe been executed-Henry Gravelin,
March IA, 1879; John P. Phair, April
10, 1879; Asa Magoon, November %.
1879, and Edward Tatro, April 2, 1880.
Four have been sent to the insane asy-
lum at Brattleboro. The two years
ending August 81, 1873, under Superin-
tendent Spencer, the expenses averaged
81, 357.35 per year. The last four
months of 1873 averaged at the rate of
$5,O4l 80 per year. The last twenty
months under Superintendent Rice
averaged $3,2O8.76 per year. The sta
tistics show whole number of convicts
142. For the two years 80 have left by
reason of expiration of sentence, par
doned by Governor Fairbanks, Z by
Governor Proctor. Windsor county
furnished the most, 25, and Grand Isle
the smallest number, l 113 are natives
and % are foreigners; 118 can read and
ID cannot read nor write to be hanged,
Edwin G. Hayden, January z, 1881.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
Beware of Over-Confidence.

1t is now, if ever, that Republicans
should beware of ver-cOnfidence. We
have seen no time in the history of the
nation just like this. Important issues
are coming to head, and we wish to
make no false step. We should remem-
Der that it is special characteristic OF
us Americans to have unbOunded con-
fidence in ourselves. We frequently act
as though nothing could withstand Oul
will or our power. Through this faith
we may possibly overrate our own ca
liabilities, and underrate those of our
opponents, thereby causing our own de-
feat.
1t is only the part of wisdom, there
fore, that we keep by us that good
sense and prccautiOn that looks out for
breakers. Because our cause is just, it
is no reason why we should trust that
the enemy will come over to us at the
last moment and make that cause tri-
umphant. No such thing will be DONE
ne DtmOcIulS wei KNOW liiaC next
Tuesday decides an important event in
their political history. If they ever
make Il desperate struggle it will be
now. In no human probability will
they get an immediate lease of national
power, unless they get it now. If they
do get into power, none can foretell
how long they may keep it, or in the
meantime what disasters may befall us.
The Democrats are now fighting with
desperation, because it is their last
hope. Their forces will be strongly
mustered and skilfully employed on
election day. In some sections they
will probably use bribery, fraud, and
intimidation. Let not Republicans,
therefore, he caught mapping at this
time, nor carelessly lying upon their
oars, thinking victory will be easily
won. Let them not be deceived or led
from duty by little present success,
but let them expect close combat.
They should buckle on the armor more
securely, carefully examine their politi-
cal ammunition, and with the rifle of
justice be sure and take good aim.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
The Inducements Not Sufficient
From the Springfield Republican,


When Henry j. Raymond had pub
his brilliant and telling editorials bear
ing somewhat plainly on the southern
policy and affairs, he received a note
from southerner, abiding in irate
terms to the article, and offering this as
a reply: ''If you will come down South
we will tar and feather you" Mr.. Ray
mOnd replied "Dear sir, your induce
ments are not sufficient. l will wait"
1t would seem as if time and events
enough had elapsed since then to
change altogether the plantation style
of southern address. But Wade Hamp-
| toms recent correspondence with John
Sherman, and the behavior of the South
Carolina democratic roughs sin the uni
form of South Carolina" $50 Hampton
styles his red-shirts) at Camden the
other day, as described in the demo-
cratic Charleston News and Courier,
when Hampton himself was present,
and so far as it appears without word
of chivalrOus protest or rebuke for the
insult of Kisses and yells offered to Mr..
Blair, the greenback candidate for gov
ernOI, invited and announced to speak
with him Oh the democratic platform
such indications point, not only to the
certain breaking up of the solid south,
but to the permanent defeat of the
democratic party. 1t cannot much
longer stand being weighted with such
bourbon stupidity. John Sherman will
never go down South to stand himself
up as mark for Wade Hampton's pis-
toll. The inducement is not sufficient.
He will do the better thing just now of
circulating the Hampton-Sherman cor
respOndence as regular campaign
document. The Camden affair makes
another. And so it is that the demo-
cratic party seems destined to be
weighted to its grave by irreparable
blunders. Never had a man better
chance than Hampton to reply to Sher-
mans inuendO with a strong and man
ly letter, setting forth the whole truth,
and then leaving the public to Judge
how much of liar Sherman was, with
his own share of political advantage in
the controversy. But instead of this he
gets mad, goes off at half-cock, and
makes out of his challenge a ridiculous
boomerang. Another lost opportunity
was to have defended his greenback
competitor on the stump from the in
suits of democratic rally. Raymond's
apothegm is still apropos. The induce
ments to go South are not sufficient.
We can wait. Capital can wait. Emil
grafton can wait. Let us see how
Thomas Hughes makes out with his
new Rugby. The balance is altogether
on the side of the old round-head civili-
cation versus the chevalier, and every
body can afford to wait better than the |
solid South as led by its bourbons.
The democratic party will have to
wait until it knows how to plan and |
manage Il campaign better. The old
craft has too many barnacles. Barnum's |
Chinese letters and awful kilograms
and desperate yells about the frauds
and infamies of his fellow-countrymen
of the other party seem likely now to
be whistled like the falling leaves
adown the November breeze.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
Running Railroad Trains on the Sab
hath
MEMORIAL TO THE LEGISLATURE.

A MEMORIAL TO THE LEGISLATU IKE.
To the Senate and House of Representa-
tiUes ROw in session
am charged with the duty of pre-
senting for your consideration, the &C
companying resolutions adopted by til,
General Convention of Congregations
Ministers and Churches of Vermont a
its annual meeting held in June, 1880.
The evil complained of is increasing
and not confined to any single railroad
| am informed that the practice has be
come quite prevalent on some of the
main railway lines of the state, to make
up and dispatch trains on Sunday fol
the sole purpose of relieving press OF
business, and to make up and dispatch
construction trains, for the simple rea-
son that the work can be more cOnven-
iently done on that day than when the
track is more generally occupied with
moving trains.
Such practice is great annoyance to
law abiding citizens and communities
living upon lines of such railways, and
has demoralizing tendency, especially
upon the employees of the roads, whose
refusal to labor on such occasions would
ordinarily be followed by loss of en-
ployment.
l am advised that the present law
prohibiting secular labor on that day is
wholly inadequate and inapplicable for
the suppression of the evil, and would
reach at best only the employees.
The nature and extent of the evil
complained of, as well as the number
and character of the petitioners, will l
am sure commend the subject to your
careful consideration.
HORACE FAIRBANKS.
st. JOhnsbury, Oct. 81, 1880.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, LIST, That we, the General
Convention of the Congregational Min
listers and Churches of Vermont, ear
nestly deprecate any encroachment up
on the sanctity of the Sabbath by the
running of railway trains upon that day
within the state, and respectfully pc
titiOn our Legislature to secure our pro-
lection from the same by all suitable
legislation.
ResolUed, I'd, That we appoint Ex-
Governor Fairbanks to present the sub
ject to the legislature at The next ses-
sion, in such manner as he shall deem
best
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
Sunday Trains.

1t will be seen that the last State
convention of Congregational churches
took action upon the matter of running
trains upon the railroads on the Sab
bath, and appointed Ex-GOv. Fair
banks to present to the next Legisla-
ture a suitable memorial asking for
legislation as will prevent such break
ing of the Lords day. In accordance
with this action, Gov. Fairbanks went
to Montpelier last week and laid the
matter before members of both houses :;
accompanying resolutions were present
ed to the legislature and referred to the
committee OH railroads.
We think the convention of churches
do but reflect the sentiment of large
portion of the people of the state when
they ask that Sunday trains be discon-
tinued. 1t is due not only the employ
es of the railroads, but the churches and
people all along their lines, who are to
a greater or less extent disturbed by
the running of Sunday trains.
We expect that the railroad interests
of the state will approve of proper res
traints upon Sunday work no doubt
many trains are now run because there
is a public demand for it. We under
stand it was not the thought of the
memOrialists to stop through passenger
trains wherever they might be at ~
o'clock, Saturday night; through trains
on long passenger routes must of neces-
sity, many times, use some part of Sun
day to complete their trip. The object
aimed at is to prevent the making mp
aud despatching of freight or passen-
ger trains on Sunday, Il custom that has
been growing in this as well as other
states.
1t was stated in sermon by Pastor
Jones of the North church on Sunday
week, that the Pennsylvania railroad
had now virtually abolished Sunday so
so far as any difference was made be-
tween that and other days in regard to
the running of their trains. If one
great railroad does this, connecting
roads will do the same, or think they
must, and what will he the effect upon
the morals of our nation when all its
railroads ignore the Sabbath, running
their trains and their repair shops,
keeping their stations open, and in 9TH
er ways doing the same as on week
day? When once the proper restraints
that surround the Christian Sabbath
are broken, no one can compute the
flood of evil that may come in.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
Dartmouth College.

The catalogue now in the printers
hands will show the following changes
in the faculties in the different depart
ments of the College: Academic, Prof
E. d. Sanborn, Winkley Professor OF
AnglO-SaxOn and the English Language
and Literature Prof. j. G.. Lord.
Evans Professor of Rhetoric III. B.
Closson, Tutor in Greek. The chair OF
the late Prof. Proctor is as yet untitled.
In the Chandler Scientific Department,
J. V. Hazen, Chandler Professor of
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in
the Medical College, Louis Elsberg,
Lecturer on Laryngology; Paul F.
Munde, Lecturer on Gynecology w.
w. Seeley, Lecturer on Ophthomology
and in the Thayer School of Civil En-
gineering, j. A. Worthen, Instructor.
The Sophomore class, while the 9TH
ers were debating where to go, held
their class supper at the Windsor
House, Montreal, Oct. IA. They report
a fine time.
There are some cases of typhoid fe-
yer among the students-Geo. E. jew
EFT of Swanton, sophomore class, was
taken home Tuesday week, quite ill OF
this disease.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29

e The view of Outstanding the
Chinese, as given in paragraph on the
fourth page, is undoubtedly from the
pen of Frank Pixley, the leading editor
of the paper from which we quote. 1t
may be remembered that Pixley was
the chairman of the Republican delega-
ton from California in the last national
convention, and it was solely through
his perseverance and ability that the
anti Chinese plank was inserted in the
Republican platform-of which no good
man is now proud. We copy the para
graph above referred to simply to show
our readers the other side. There. is
party in California that believes just
what Mr.. Pixley has put in print.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
GARFIELD "JUMPs ON" BARNUM.
MENTOR, O., Oct. %, 1880.


To Marshall Je,ceH, Chairman =
will not break the rule | have
adopted by making public reply to
campaign lies, but | authorize you to
denounce the so-called Morey letter as
a bold forgery, both in its language and
sentiment. Until its publication new
er heard of the existence of the EN-
ployers' union of Lynn, Mass, nor of
such person as Fl. L. Morey.
Within the last hour the mail has
brought me the photographic copy of
the forged letter. 1t is the work of
some clumsy villain who cannot spell
nor write English, nor initiate my hand
writing. Every honest and manly
democrat in America who is familiar
with my handwriting will denounce
the forgery at sight. Put the case in
the hands of the ablest detectives at
once, and hunt the rascal down.
j. A. GARFIELD.
1t has now been distinctly establish
ed that the correspondent is a myth,
and all the circumstances surrounding
the letter as stated by the New York
the probabilities are in any case against
1HC dutHCutiCiIy VI q uOdlluS lcGlcT Vi
this sort. No bank pays check which
is af1oat in unknown hands, and court
of justice requires letter to be proved
and certified, if possible, by the writer.
Nothing short of balance of proof in
faver of the credibility of letter like
this would lead a fair, reputable, decent
man to cOuntenance its publication :;
but the leaders of the democratic party
in this campaign, including, we regret
to say, men like Mr.. Hewitt and Speak
er Randall, parade the letter as an ar
gument against Gen. Garfeld's election.
Even reputable journal like the New
York Herald deludes itself into belev-
ing in the letter. No one else is delud-
ed. The public makes up it's judgment
on the facts as they are, and the facts
are against this forgery. Nothing
short of what the old divines called
judicial blindness" would lead the
democratic managers to back this forg-
cry, and judicial blindness" goes be-
fore acknowledgement Repubi-
can.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
Garfield and the Chinese.
Barnum Getting Desperate.
GARFIELD DENoUNCEs IT CLUMSY
FORGERY"

New YORK, October 90.
The following was published in Truth
this morning. The letter is authentic.
1t is in Gen. Garfield's handwriting.
Denial is worse than useless. 1t should
have the widest circulation among all
classes, as it unmasks the republican
hollowness and hypocrisy on the labor
question, through their chief Garfeld's
death warrant-his nefarious letter adj
vocating an extended Chinese immigra-
ton. He declares himself adverse to
the laboring mans interest and in favor
of the employers union, advising them
to employ the cheapest labor available.
Personal and confdential
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. %, 1880.
Dear Sir: Yours in relation to the
Chinese problem came duly to hand {.
1 take it that the question of employees
is only question of private and cor
poIate economy, and individuals or
companies have the right to buy labor
where they can get it the cheapest.
We have treaty with the Chinese
government which should be religious
ly kept until its provisions are abroga-
ted by the general government, and l
am not prepared to say that it should
be abrogated until our great manufac-
turing interests are conserved in the
matter of labor.
Very truly yours,
j. A. GARFIELD.
Il. L. Morey Employers Union, Lynn
Mass.
The signed letter of which the follow
ing is true copy is in Truths posses
sion.. 1t was mailed at Washington by
the republican candidate for president
to Henry L. Morey, prominent MEM
Der of the employers union, Lynn,
Mass. At his death, which occurred
recently, it was found among his eff
fects. The envelope inclosing it, the
original of which is also in Truths
possession, is marked PERSONAL as
carefully as the letter itself is marked
personal and CONFIDENTIAL
WILLIAM H. BARNUM.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
DRESS GOODS

by far that 1 ever owned. Monte Cloths in all the
new and desirable colors, Brocades, Beiges Cash
meres and fine assortment of cheap goods from
&c. to 25c. Also Silks and Satins in Black and Col
ors to match. Nice line of Cloakings Shawls,
Skirts, Hosiery, Corsets all kinds, Kid Gloves,
Laces, Fringes nice line of Buttons, Hamburg
Edgings, etc, ETC. Fancy Goods in great variety.
full line of Underwear for men, women and chill.
dren, at all prices from 25c up to all wool goods
sl5O and Sis. A very large stock of woolens for
men and boys comprising over 90 styles, also fan
nels in equal abundance of styles. Nice wooden
blankets from $500 pair up. All the staples,
such as cottons, prints, ginghams, cheviots, den-
ers, tickings batting, Irvine TOR carpet warp etc,
etc. In
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
Southern Bulldozing.

Our readers have undoubtedly seen
the recent correspondence between
Wade Hampton and Secretary Sherman.
The affair goes TO show how the South
ern blood yet boils, and how obstreper-
GUS and impudent are Southern charac-
teristics. Hampton gets excited in the
old time way, over something in Sher-
mans New York speech, and like a
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
How to Vote Next Tuesday.

Vote the Republican ticket until ev-
cry man in the Nation, entitled to vote,
can cast just one vote at each election,
for which party he pleases, without fear
or molestatiOn, and have it honestly
counted. u. S. GRANT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29

Senator Justin S. Morrill, arrived in
New York Friday from Europe.
The Cornell university crew are going
to England to participate in an inter
national regatta.
The l4th annual state convention OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
of Vermont is held at Rutland this week
in connection with Sabbath school con-
vention.
The annual meeting of the state and
national wOman's Christian temperance
union began at the Clafendon street
church, Wednesday, with Frances E.
Willard as president.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29

party in the North, may be extended to
all departments of the government. 1t
is in this sense that / spoke of you, the
cratic party. Permit me, in conclusion,
while frankly answering your state
ment, to say that the most fatal policy
tor the South would be by such agen-
cies as l have mentioned to secure
again political ascendency of this coun-
try, for 1 assure you that the manhood
and independence of the North will
constantly continue the struggle until
every Republican in the South shall
have free and unrestricted enjoyment of
equal civil and political privileges, in
Guiding fair vote, fair count, free
speech and free press, and agitation
made necessary to secure such result
may greatly affect injuriously the inter
ests of the people of the South.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN SHERMAN.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Oct. !.
Sir,-Your letter has been received
and as you do not disclaim the language
to which | called your attention | have
only to say that in using it you uttered
what was absolutely false and what you
know to be false.
Your obedient servant,
WADE HAMPTON.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 10.
Hon. Wade Hampton:
Sir,-I had this morning read what
purpOrted to be an extract of speech
made by you and published in the
Charleston News and Courier and upon
your general reputation as gentleman
had denied that you had made such a
speech or written such a letter as at
tributed to you in that paper. What l
stated to you in my letter of September
2lst believe to be true, notwithstand-
ing your denial, and it can be shown to
be true by the public records and as a
matter of history.
As you had long before your letter
was delivered to me seen proper to
make public a statement of your views
Of the correspondence, will give it to
the press without note or comment and |
let the public decide between us.
Very respectfully,
JOHN SHERMAN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-10-29
PREsIDENTIAL1 Election

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