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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07
Guiteau's Case.

District Attorney COrkhill having
been informed that the main reli-
ance of Mr.. Scoville, Guiteau's counsel,
will be insanity, has been devOting
considerable time to conferences with
experts and spent several hours with
the superintendent of st. Elizabeth
asylum for the insane. The district
attorney desires, if possible, to try the
case next week, but up to Wednesday
the grand jury which began consider
ing the case on Monday, had not pre-
scented an Indictment, but it is expect
ed it will do so to-day. If Guiteau's
counsel should ask for delay the court
will undoubtedly grant it, as is custO-
mary in murder cases, but the district
attorney believes he can try the case
next week. There is good deal of
criticism of COrkhill, and many wish
for New Jersey justice i'll the case.
Attorney General Stockton of New
Jersey states, however, that no action
will be taken by the authorities of that
state. The proceedings at Washington
are conducted with as much secrecy
as possible, as there are some fears of a
mob.
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An ImputatiOn Refuted.

To the Editor Of The CaIedonian In
regard to the resolutions of the Con
gregational church at Peacham, which
appeared in your paper of the 10th
inst, please give me room to say that
they are recklessly and cruelty unjust
The imputation, which they cast upon
me, of standing in the pulpit and
"casting contempt upon the word OF
God and the blood of his Son." is an
explosion of priestly and sectarian
rhetoric as impotent as it is false
There was not word in the discourse
referred to that was not reverent
toward God and every manifestation
of his will, and toward his beloved Son.
who died for man upon the cross OF
Calvary. The argument of that dis
course was almost exclusively Scyiptu-
raj argument, designed to show Goods
Way of Saving Men," as taught by
Jesus himself and by the prophets be
fore him. | venture to say that never
before did the people of my native
place listen to a discourse in which a
larger or more reverent use was made
of the Bible. That such is the truth
call upon the hundreds who heard me
on the occasion referred to, and not
one of whom perhaps accepted my
doctrine, to bear me witness. ...l
Nor was there any violation of good
faith" on my part in delivering that
discourse. During my recent visit to
Peacham | received many intimations
of a desire on the part of the people
to hear me speak. thereupon sent
word to a friend-a member of the
church-that if there really was a gen
eral wish to listen to me once more
was willing to deliver religious dis
course at an hour on Sunday when the
meeting house was usually vacant.
With this proposal there was general
concurrence, and notice that | would
thus speak was given on two successive
Sundays from the pulpit. Nobody
asked me on what subject / should
speak, or sought to place me under any
restriction. AS my discourse was to
be "religiOus,n and as everybody in
Peacham knew that did not hold the
faith usually called orthodox, but was
a Liberal Unitarian, leave it for all
candid persons to judge whether was
not at perfect liberty to select my own
topic and treat it in my own way.
Such liberty had been often accorded
to me before, and had exercised it to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07
Taken Unawares.

1t will be remembered that the ad-
journment of the grand jury at Wash
ington some time since, without action
against the star route thieves, caused
considerable unfavorable comment, as
it was thought to be trick on the
part of somebody to save the rascals
from merited punishment. But this
seeming laxness has been atoned for by
a recent move on the part of the au-
tborities, who, while Brady and his as
sociates deemed themselves secure,
have treated them to a genuine sur
prise party and given them every rea-
son to fear that their deserts will be
dealt out to them. On Friday the
government officers, in the absence of
any opportunity for indictment by the
grand jury, filed information against
Brady, French and others of the star
route ring, having given them a chance
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07

George Gale, son of the late Luther
Gale of Heath, left his home in Whit
ingham a few days ago and was found
under log. pinned to the earth. The
log lay squarely across his body, and
lie said it didn't hurt him much, but he
died soon after his release.
The Isle La Mott fruit crop is SO
large that apples, pears and plums are
rotting by the bushel on the ground.
James Beatty was seriously stabbed
in Burlington Monday evening, by one
Henry MeCarty of Winooski. Both
men were slightly intoxicated and got
into an alteration, which resulted in
Beatty's being stabbed. The wound is
on the right side of the body just above
the liver, and is thought to be serious
but not fatal. His assailant was ar
rested mt his home in Winooski.
Hon. |. n. Cushman of Irasburgh
died Friday morning, aged 60 years.
He had been clerk of the Orleans coun-
ty court since 1861 Judge of probate
by appointment of the governor since
June last and was a member of the
state senate in 1878. .....
Harry Seaver, brakeman on the
Central, had his right arm badly crush
ed at White River Junction Friday
evening, rendering amputation likely.
The potato crop, so essential to the,
Windham county farmer, is decidedly
poor, owing to the extreme drOuth.
Six persons of AlonzO Willey's fami-
ly at Guilford were poisoned recently
by eating tOad-stools for mushrooms.
One little child four years old came
near dying.
Rev. John Gregory, of Mortified,
"a Universalist minister and somewhat
prominent as Il citizen, died on the
25th ult.
One of the boilers at B. S. Nichols
machine shop at Burlington exploded
Tuesday demolishing the two-stOry
brick building in which it was located.
No one was injured, though the engi-
neer and fireman were in the room at
the time. The loss will be several
thousand dollars.
The historical sketch of the town of
Montpelier, written by Hon. f. p.
Walton for Volume ". of Miss Hem
enway's Vermont Historical Gazetteer
is now being put in type. 1t was com
menced some ten or twelve years ago,
and is an extensive history of itself.
1t is to be followed by sketches histor-
zeal and biographical from several 9TH
er of the best pens in Montpelier.
A band tournament was held at
Lake Memphremagog Saturday last
Only three bands took part. The 65th
Montreal, thirty members, was award
ed the first prize of S75. The Sd regi-
ment, New Hampshire. twenty-five
members, the second prize of $50, and
the COwansville, p. Q. band twelve
members. the third prize of S25. .i- .
Nearly all the fairs in the state this
fall have been remarkably successful,
and from what we have seen and heard
of them they have deserved it. But
at nearly every one of prominence
gambling, in the shape of pool wheels,
has been carried on in the most open
and shameless way. 1t was so at st.
Adams, Montpelier and other places,
apparently with the consent of mana
gers and the police. At Bethel last
week this exhibition was repeated.
This, in the very face of the law and
decency, is something to blush at
Exchange.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07
Three Slight C) Mistakes.

The Montpelier Argus says: "There
is a ring in the Fair Ground Association
at st. Johnsbury, and the CdledOnidn
Office profits by it, the bills for printing
done at that Office being always repor-
ted in a lump, instead of by items
The former Secretary was never able
to get his eyes upon the items, so as to
judge whether or not they were reas-
enable. The former Secretary once oil
twice proved that about fifty per cent
of the printing could be saved by going
to the Argus Office for it."
Reply: 1.-The bills rendered from
this Office to the Fair Ground Co. are
never reported in a lump" but al
ways by items.
2.-The former Secretary has always
"been able to get his eyes upon the
items,n for the reason above stated,
that they were always given on the
bills which he paid, and which he kept
on file, and which can now be seen by
any one who cares to look mt them, as
they are all preserved.
3.-Instead of the printing costing
more at this Office than at the Argus
office, the facts are quite the reverse
The colored bills and pamphlets
printed at the CdIedORidn office the
past two years have cost the Fair
Ground Co. eight dollars less each year
than the same number of bills and
pamphlets did in 1879, when procur-
ed at the Argus office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07
Personal and Political.

1t is again reported that EXPIRES
ident Hayes and wife will sail for Eng
land this month.
Hon. Emory Storrs on being formally
asked by Mr.. George ScOville to assist
in the defence of Guiteau, declined
with thanks.
Guiteau is writing his biography =;
but the hangman will add the last line.
Il Buffalo Courier.
On dit, that President Arthur will
offer David Davis a seat in the Cabinet,
leaving the latter's place in the Senate
open for Secretary Lincoln, thus Civ
ing the Republicans a majority.
Senator Bayard is now the favorite
with the gossips) for President of the
Senate.
"Cranks" are cropping out in va
rious directions. One who meant to
shoot Conkling has been found, and
one who wanted to interview Arthur
about foreign cOnsulship has been
squelched.
Arthur seems to be shaking off some
of his old political intimates, and has
given them notice that they must not
expect any favOrs from him.
The members of the present Cabi-
net, if they retire from that position,
are to be urged by President Arthur
to accept some other positions of trust.
Isn't it a little odd that the induction
balance should locate the bullet in the
Presidents body in the same spot that
the surgeons did ? The latter have
some excuse for being mistaken, but
how about the induction balance p
Boston Herald.
Queen Victoria has added another to
her many kind, graceful acts since Pres
ident Garfield was shot. She sent the
other day, through Minister Lowell, a
message of coincidence and inquiry
after the health of the widow and the
mother of the deceased statesman, ac-
companied by request for a photo
graph of the deceased.
The editor of the Quincy (Ill.) Her
aid, who declared ''Guiteau to be as
honorable a man as Garfield, and a
mighty sight less dangerous" is suffer
ing from loss of business and the os-
tracism of decent people. He ap-
peals to the rock ribbed Democracy
for support, now that his advertising
has dwindled and his circulation has
fallen off to an alarming extent. - =
The London correspondent of the
New York Tribune writes: General
Garfield's career has aroused COMPARE
sons of the British and American cleo
tOral systems and the prospects of
British as compared with American
politicians. Most of these compare
sons disparage too much the British
politician; but unquestiOnably careers
like those of Lincoln, Garfield and
Grant have touched the somewhat stO-
lid political intellect of England"
The New York Mail says that the
grave peril of the President is that his
old friend COnkling has attempted in
season of universal good will and har-
mony to resurrect his own political for
tunes, regardless of the disaster it NAV
bring to the new Administration.
1t is probable that, if Guiteau is
tried in Washington, he will be legally
convicted and hanged. But it is not
certain. 1t is certain that, if he is
tried in New Jersey, he will be con-
victed and hanged. In such a matter
as this, which is the best course-the
certain or the uncertain one If,
through the vanity of Dist-Atty Cork
hill, the assassin escapes by legal
technicalities, it would be $40 in Mr..
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07
Literary Notes.

The "New Library of Poetry and
Song" edited by VIM. Cullen Bryant,
is just what the name indicates - one
book which is a library in itself of the
best productions of the best poets of
modern times. These poems are all
classified under heads indicating their
character, and also indexed under
authors names. There is also an in
dex of the first lines, so that if either
the authors name is known or the first
line given, the entire poem can be
found at once. There are some twenty
steel portraits of noted men, and en-
cravings on wood illustrating certain
poems. No man was more competent
to compile such work than Mr.. Bry-
ant, and the most critical critics ac-
knowledges its value and superiority.
1t is published by j. B. Ford & Co.,
and is marvel of topographic beauty.
Mrs. Mary button Townsend is can
wasting this town for the work.
"The Royal Gentleman" is the title
of Judge Tourgee's last work, in the
interest of which the town is now be-
ing canvassed. Judge TOurgee will he
remembered as the author of IA FOOLS
Errand" and other readable books of
like character, and his former works
have become so popular that large
L, II
Royal Gentleman" deals with Southern
scenes and characters, bringing out
the evils of the slave system rather
plainly ut times, and is full of thrilling
passages. 1t differs from ga FOOLS
Errand," in that it does not deal with
the Southern question in the abstract,
and is more distinctively a narrative
1t is worth reading, and will be popu-
lar.
''Gems for the Fireside," comprising
about 600 of the most pithy, unique
and beautiful literary treasures of the
English language, containing over 700
pages, and embellished with $50 choice
illustrations. This volume, compiled
by Rev. o. H. Tiffany, d. D., stands
unequalled as an embodiment of the
ripest thoughts and utterances of the
best and wisest minds of all ages and
times. The compiler has made selec-
lions from ancient and modern litera-
ture, and woven into the fabric of the
book E'thoughts that breathe and words
that burn" Its rich and varied fund
of information, its humor and its deep
under-tone of piety, all comprise to
make it one of the grandest tokens
of affection and regard that can be be-
slowed upon friend or relative or
placed Oh the center table for our own
use. C. w. Morse has the agency for
this town.
PetersOn's magazine is a great ia
vorite among the ladies, as is proven
by its immense circulation, which has
been maintained for more than a quar-
ter of a century. The October number
contains a beautiful steel engraving.
"Don't be scared )" charming colored
fashion plate; a number of well-writ-
ten and interesting stories designs for
needlewOrk; household receipts, etc,
etc. Every lady should take "Peter-
SON." Terms, only $500 a year, with
great reductions to clubs. Specimen
copies sent free to those who desire to
get up clubs. Address Chas. J. Peter
son, BOG Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
Pa.
The Springfield Republican has is
sued an extra eight-page newspaper,
known as the Garfield Extra, giving
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07
st. Johnsbury. VT. Friday. Oct. !. 1881.

The Yorktown expedition, so far as
Vermont is concerned, has diminished
in extent. The Governor and his staff
will be escorted to Yorktown by a
company or two of militia, but there
will be no great number of "citizens
on foot, and in carriages"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07

At the New York Republican con-
vention on Wednesday, the anti Conk-
ling wing triumphcd in the organiza-
ton and chose Warner Miller Temporal
ny chairman, who made a conciliatcry
and convention adjourned until even
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07

the full history of President Garfeld's
career, the tragedy by which he met
his death, and the demonstrations at
tending his funeral. 1t contains a
carefully prepared selection and sum
mary of the daily reports and editorial
comments, forming a valuable memen-
to. 1t should be preserved in every
household. Sent by mail at five cents
a copy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07

In "a recent address here, Miss F. E
Willard gave the temperance women
an account of what Southern women
had done in preventing the use of liq-
uor at soldiers reunions and Other
large gatherings, by simply making an
earnest request beforehand to officers
and managers, which Southern chival-
ny could not deny. 1t might he a good
plan for the Vermont w. G. Il. u
to test Northern "chivalry" in this
same way. There are reunions, mus
tiers, field days and other occasions
sufficient to offer large field for work
We should like to see the experiment
tried. If this was done, the next an
nual meeting of the w. c. T. L. might
be called upon to consider IA very in
teresting report on "the results of ex-
periments with Northern chivalry."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-10-07

The new tax law is still making
trouble. The grand jury of Chittenden
county have just found indictments
for perjury against Horatio S. johnson,
one of the assessors of the town OF
Williston, and Hon. Cicero G. Peck, j.
j. Weller and Noble Love, assessors OF
the town of Hinesburg, for fraudulent
violations of the tax law. All are
prominent and wealthy citizens, who
have held many offices of honor and
trust in their communities. These in
dictments create much excitement
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Fair Premiums.

Persons who have not received their premiums
awarded at the late Caledonia Fair. are requested
TO call or send for them before October II Regis
tered letters require 10 cents postage and any let
ter requires at least three-cent stamp
1t c. NJ. STONE Treasurer.
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FOR SALE!

Two good Tenement Houses near River Street
In Summerville, two tenements in each house in
good repair, and rent well all the time One large
new Refrigerator. One good Office Safe and one
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any OF these articles will do well to and see me
before purchasing elsewhere they are going TO
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my business This is good chance for You to
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Tenement to Rent.

desirable upstairs tenement, Eastern Avenue
Enquire of
| 81 J.P. MCCORMICK
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.GARFIELD'S f faH1 a Sega rGTtFf BIT
Bierstadt Artist, of New York, of which Gen. Gar
field ordered 1000 for personal use. His last
order for 100 just before his assassination
Size I5x21 81. Superior to the finest steel plate
The people want Standard Portrait Agents
wanted to sell Gartields FavOrite also his Life by
Rev. DIR. Draper, of New York. Z B. TREAT
~ Tarf Broadway e. New PORTRAIT.
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In InSoIvencV.

In Insolvency.
Notice is hereby given that on the sd day of
September. A. d. 1881 l was duly appointed a.
| signee of the estate of William II Lvn1s of Pea
cham, in the county and district of Caledonia and
State OF Vermont, an insOlvent debtor.
dated at Barnet the 2sth day of September, A. ID.
1881.
ST CLOUD HARVEY, Assignee.
StTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DIsrRIcT, S..
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsbury, within and for said district on the
Sd day of October, 4. ID. 1881.
An instrument purporting to be the last VIII and
Testament of Jane E. Abbott, late of Sutton in
said district, deceased being presented to Court
ed, for Probate
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at session
of said Court to be holden at the Probate Office
in ST. Johnsbury, the 22d day of October,
A. ID. 1881, and show cause if any they may hay.
against the Probate of said viii; for which
purpose it is further ordered, that a copy of the
cessively in the Caledonian, printed at St
Iohnsbury previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court, Attest,
HENRY FRENCH, Register.
true copy of Record, Attest
6s HENRY FRENCH. Register.
STATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT, IS
= In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. JOhGsbury within and for said District on the
Sd day of October, A. ID. 1881.
n instrument purporting to be the last will and
lock in said district, deceased, being presented to
Court by Charles Cobb, the executor therein
nan ed. for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons CON
cerned therein be notified TO appear at session of
said Court to be held at the Probate Office in st.
JOhnsbury, on the 22d day of October A. ID. 1891
and show cause, if any they may have, against
the Probate of the said will for which pur-
pose 1t is further ordered, that a copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks
successfully in the Caedonan, printed at st.
JOhnsbury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court, Attest
HENRY FRENCH, Register.
true copy of Record, Attest,
6-s HENRY FRENCH. Register.
NANCY s. HUSES ESTATE.
~ The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court tor the district OF
Caledonia, Commissioners Ia receive examine a Id
adjust all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Nancy S. Huse late of st. JOhnsbu-
ry, in said district deceased represented nsOlvent
and the term of six months from the 18th day of
September, 1881, being allowed by said Court to
the creditors Of said deceased. TO exhibit and
prove their respective claims before Give
notice that we will attend to the duties Of APP
pointment at the dwelling house Of the late Nancy
). lluse in 81. JOhnsbHry, in said District the
18th day Of November, and the 10Th day of March
next, at one o'clock in the afternoon each OF
said days.
ss JoH II h \. GALE, Comm 90
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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-28
SOCIETIES..

EUREKA LODGE. NO. Ie. r. d A. NJ.
THE STATED COMMUNICATIONS OF Eu.
/ reks Lodge, No. 16, r. 4 A. M. Will be
held in Odd Felisws' Hall Saturday, ON or be-
fore the full moon.
Members Of sister lodges. and sojourning
brethren in good standing, are cordially inyit-
cd TO attend. EVAN JONES. W. N.
ALEX. d. ROCK. Secretary.
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BEATIFIC LODGE. NO. z. n. OF p,
MEETS EACH FRIDAY OF EVERY
Hall. In the RickArd. Foley building.
Ali Brother knights, III good standing, are
frsternally invited To attend such meetings.
WI. DAVENPORT, O. O.
O. Il. CApY, 4. Of q. and 9.
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A. o. III.
MEETS EVERY FIRST AND THIRD SAT.
Nl urday Of each month. at their hall.
corner CLARK and Edwards streets, at I:SO
O'Clock. PATRICK STANTON, President.
PATRICK HANNoN, Secretary.
Eureka, July 10, 1880. jy2O-u