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, 1881-10-23

THERE Was q convention of buegyruakers
in Cincinnati the other day. and, as usual the
meeting wound up with a banquet, ut which
toasts on various subjects were responded to.
When 1t cune to ~ The Press ,Geu. Murat Hal
stead arose. and, in the course Of some remarks
concerning the terrific power ana phenomenal
purity Of Cincinnati newspapers. made the fol
lowing extraordinary statement:
It may be clai1ue.l that the press Of Cincinnati
has considerable influence. The situation is
one that is sinxularly conspicuous In II political
view OF the country. This IS the central city Of
me Naeon.wtt4in cannon-shot or me centre of
population found by the CENSUS OF 15s)-at,d the
great commercial, manufacturing, and repre-
sentative city OF the 0clober State. There h,s
been much jeat.ng and some teuiouSy about
Ohio tnen. The trutn behind the remarkable
prulniaencc If the citizens OF this S1utc In the
administration Ut National affairs, civil and
military is thAt this is the most representative
as well rs central of States. Oh.o blood is not
only from New England, New Yurk, New jersey.
and Pennsslvani,t, but from Maryland. Virginia.
the Curblinas. and Georgia-thnt is, Ohio, The
nrst or the new states, WIS favored BY settlers
from all OF the original thirteen, md our CTR
was named for the farmer soldiers Of the Rcro-.
luton; and 80 as OHIO goes there is general in
clination to go. she Is tho old thirteen In t,re
We have the average Of the National feeling,
sentiment, and ambition.
The first instance of an Ohio man being ar
rested for modesty is yer to he rocorded
, 1881-10-23

ORIENTAL LODGE, no. s., i. F. 4 A. M.-Ha11 ~
n Snie-s1 Specai Friday evening, 0cL ~ Im-
rurtnnt WORK Ey order
CHARLES cATL1S. secretzr5. W.
, 1881-10-23

LADY WASHINGTON CHAPTER. No so E. 8
Nilt give the first OF series OF turl.cs Parker
My evening. Oct p. Members Ut the Order 1nd
Eteud3 are cordially invited u n1eud.
H.. n. WHITE kacrat4ry
, 1881-10-23

A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION OF AsHLAR
Lodge. Hk. i. j. A. A. will held a. their hall, u
MUnroe-s:~ Tuesday evening 7:3l Visiting breth-
.en c.,rdta1S invlIsd- W. H THOMPSON, ". IL
t. II. ChASE. SECRETARY
, 1881-10-23

BUTLER CHAPTER No 81, o. E. S.-Spec1al meet
NJ at al Vest Aadtson-st. "Wednesday evening, pcL
u AL members requested 10 a..e .end.
AkS IL +. GA5kII4l4, Matrou.
, 1881-10-23

APOLLO CoMMASDEIY. NO, l. +: T55,spec.al
o.c1ysk-oaicers please note the hoas The vrder Of
couFleousty invtted TO te present BY order OF
the Eminent Commander.
ii. S TIFFANY. Recorder.
, 1881-10-23

ing their hall II Aon1oe-.t., Tuesday evening oct
for Important work. Tha fEateru.ty cordially In
ylted. e. IL CRANE. >ecretarr.
, 1881-10-23

LA FAyEITE CHAPTER, No. :. R. A. M.-s,ated
ov,,cuuou MondaF evening 0ct- 2t. a. 7:N O'Clock.
WM. h. FORSYTH. II. E. n. L.
VIII. j. BhYAR, Secretary.
, 1881-10-23

WASHINGTON CHAPTER. No. q, Il, 4. MA
Special Cuuvuattou will oe held on Thursday even
ing. Oc1 =. at III p. for wark On The Royal
Arch decree. Visiting cumpantuns cozdialy well
JOHN MURPHY, 81. E. Il. r.
, 1881-10-23

BLAIR LODGE, No. as. 4. F. H. M-Re-u1ar
Oonuun cation Monday evening, DC ~ American
Express ID Mhnrue~s:- Large a&1cudanca OF
members requested fur Masnnc instruction, By
0rdar- n f. BCZ2El4l, Secretary
, 1881-10-23

RA3fAfI LODGE. No. :si |. o. i. B--AH members
OF this Lodge cordially invited to witness the ded-
Iwenty-uinth-sl.. III u day ~ : O'Clock sharp
u. LlSS BERGER President
l. ZOEILNER Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
News Of the Week.

The steamship Miller is supposed to
0e at the bottom of Georgian Bay
with all her company, twenty-five per-
sons.
Daniel H. Eels, Cleveland bank
president, was robbed of Sly 200
worth of railway bonds on Saturday by
a stranger who called at his office.
Father McCarty, the Catholic priest
at Greenfield, was fatally shot on Sat
urday night by David McMellen OF
of Boston, whose wife was the priests
hOnsekeeper.
Minneapolis was visited before sun
rise on Sunday by a disastrous fire,
which destroyed four large -four mills
and one cotton mill, and caused the
death of at least four men. Massa-
chusetts parties are heavy losers. The
aggregate loss is in excess of half a
million.
1t is announced that the Mechanics
Bank of Newark is to be revived and
the depOsitOrs to be paid.
Assistant Secretary of State Walker
Blaine and William H. Prescott have
been dispatched to Chill and Peru on a
secret mission.
Mr.. Scoville summoned President Ar
thur to testify in the Guiteau trial but
the President properly refused.
An attempt was made on Saturday
evening to blow up the city court
house in Montreal by means of dyna-
mite.
The Secretary of the Treasury in his
annual report recommends the discOn-
tinuance of the standard silver dollar
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
The Guiteau Trial.

The trial of Gniteau continues to en-
gross the attention of the public.
Judge Porter's searching crOss-exam-
inatiOn of the prisoner was concluded
on Friday, and we doubt not that Gui-
teau felt very much relieved tn get out
of the clutches of one who has handled
him so severely. This examination OF
Guiteau has brought out many inter
esting facts. 1t has wrnng from him
admissions as to his motive for the
deed, and the matter of inspiration, y
which the crafty villain was very un-
willing To make. All the way through
he has watched and cOmpIehended
Judge Porter's questions with a skill
which tells of anything but insanity
and we believe this fact will have a
desirable effect on the minds of the
jury. An insane man could not have
followed and answered Judge POrter's
interrogatOries as Guiteau did, and
people who have watched the proceed
ings in the court room have less faith
than ever in this seouDdreps insanity
He is no more and no less than mis-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
The Springfield Republican.
The Leading New England Newspaper.
ENTERPRIsNG-HoNEsT-INDEPENDEN

MISREPRESENTATION ST-INDEPENDEN
Established: The WEEKLY in 1924; The DAILY in
1874; The SUNDAY in 1873, by Samuel Bowles
The SPRISGFIELD REPUBLICAN has long been
recognized as the leading and representative news
paper of New England, and more widely known
and quoted than any other. Its growth and pres
newspaper in the world, published in small a
city, that has 50 large constituency and potent
an influence on the thought Of time. During the
past year the circulation of the daily edition alone
has advanced from II 900 to II 900. The WEEKLY
REPUBLICAN, besides its large circulation in New
England has a considerable and growing audience
at the West and South, and even abroad.
In politics, THE REPUBLICAN is thoroughly indie
pendent and honest. Its motto is: Print the news
and tell the truth about it" This it aims to do
carefully, fairly and cOnscentously. 1t has its
own opinions all public questions, and is not
slow to express them in vigorous ineligible En-
glsh but it recognizes the rights of opponents and
is not afraid to print criticisms of itself and its
views. The REPUBLICAN at present labOrs espec-
tally for a thorough reform in the civil service a
sharp intelligent and impartial revision of the ia
riff and a sound financial system 1t belongs to no
party except that of reform, but il applauds the
good and condemns the evil in all of them.
TIE REPUBLICAN is not simply political news
paper 1t touches in its news reports and editorial
discussions every interest of life and undertakes 10
inform its readers of the progress of events and OF
thought in all directions. As a New England Jour
nal il is intended to make it complete mirror OF
New England life an Indispensable guide to every
one who would know this section and its people
1t devotes large attention literature it deals in
diligently and literally with all questions of phi
lanthrOpy social economy, ethics reli giOn science
and industry. The REPUBLICAN supports a large
staff of trained writer, editors gnd reporters and
the machinery displays the enterprise and ENJOYS
the facilities of METROPOLITAN journal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
The Weekly Republican

VIII be found valuable paper anywhere. 1t is a
compact comprehensive and wel-edited review OF
American life from week to week and of the affairs
of the world generally. Its summaries of news are
prepared with great care special attention being
given to the presentation of New England news
It's editorial articles discuss broadly and with indie
peDdence a wide range Of topics. Its correspond
enee il of an unusually high character. Frequent
stories and choice bits Of poetry lend variety to the
paper and increase its attractiveness. Each num-
Der contains column Of religious intelligence
Agricultural matters fully treated, particular
ly those that are local to New England, this de
partment having long list of well known contrib
utOrs, among them DR.. George 3. LOring, United
States commissioner Of agriculture, DIR. Paul A.
Chadbourne, DIR. z. Lewis SturtevaHt, and Mai.
Henry Z. Alvord. Market reports are published
with special reference 10 the information of farm
ers. The Weekly. in word, contains the cream
Of the Daily and Sunday editions closely edited
and its own special agricultural matter besides.
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All subscriptions payable in advance. Specimen
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Address THE REPUBLICAN,,
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
Plain Talk about the state Ag-
ricultural Society.

DIR. Hoskins, agricultural editor of
the Vermont Waterman, has been
pitching into the State Agricultural
Society, and gives them considerable
material to mediate upon. Referring
to the announcement that the farmers
in the Vermont and lake shore vicinity
have formed an association of their
own, owing to dissatisfaction with the
HOskins says
"Now we should like to see a real and
genuine state agricultural society i'll
Vermont one which would not be
content with an annual agricultural
boss trOt,' having IA fading fringe of
cattle show around the edges, a center
piece of farm products and implements,
and full trimming of beer shops and
gambling holes. Is this new move
ment likely to give us such an i'm
provement We suspect not. 1t
looks to us as though the result would
be only duplication, in the interest of
Burlington, of the old concern. Now
if our ancient Abrahams, Isaacs and
Jacobs will just throw down their
fences, let in little free air and some
modern ideas, not he so scared for fear
they may lose the places they have
held for years uncounted by the pres
ent generation, drop their alliances
with horse gamblers and all others,
abolish the drinking saloons, employ
skilled committees from outside the
state to award premiums, and try gen
orally to do the work that ought to be
done by state agricultural society,"
they may retain the confidence of ex
hibitors, of the practical farmers of the
state, and the public generally. Such
"A body, properly managed, ought to
make dairymen's associations and state
boards of agriculture as unnecessary
as fifth wheel to a coach, in so small
a state us Vermont. Societies, how
ever, no more than parties, are likely
to be reformed from the inside and
the 'Old hoods have so barricaded
themselves, and locked themselves in,
that they are in their senihty, perhaps
as unable as unwilling to unlock their
doors to admit the men and methods
that alone can save them"
This is pretty plain talk. But many
others besides the agricultural editor
of the Waterman have found fault
with the management of the state So
ciety and some county fairs-Cale-
dOnia, for instance-are looked upon
as really more attractive and beneficial,
agriculturally, than the state fair. This
ought not to be, and would not be if
every section of the state was repre-
scented in the general society by wide
awake men, who were full of push and
energy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
Congress.

The Forty seventh Congress opened
on Monday last. The Republican
members of the House had previously
nominated j. w. Keifer of Ohio for the
Speakership, and Edward Mcpherson
for the Clerkship. Mr.. Keifer was
elected by vote of l4S to 1919 for Ran
dali, the Democratic candidate. There
was also Greenback candidate, who
received eight votes. 1t is limited that
Speaker Keifer will not be in hurry
about announcing his committees, but
will take his own time about it-per-
haps two weeks, perhaps longer.
The Senate was called to order by
Judge Davis. The galleries were
filed, and there were a number of ex-
senators and other privileged persons
Oh the floor. Mr.. Window was sworn
in. The Senators introduced large
number of bills, resolutions and peti-
tions, which will lie on the table until
the committees are appointed, when
they will be referred.
Congress is now all ready for bust
ness, and can do the country great
service if it attends strictly to its le-
ultimate work. There is no call fol
any swerving from the natural course
of business to enhance personal inter
ests and party capital. The Forty
seventh Congress will he remarkable
exception to the general rule if it does
not fool away good deal of time on
unimpOrtant matters. 1t is really too
much to expect that it will not but
let MS hope that it will not go as fan
out of the way as some of its prede-
cessOrs, and will do the kind of work
that the country will approve.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
RuSineSs-like Words.

Postmaster General James is pub
lie officer who has studied to perform
the duties of his department for the
best interests of the country, and his
report, lately issued, is excellent read
ing. The recommendation he makes
therein are what we should naturally
expect from a man who has been as
thorough and faithful in his work as
Mr. James has been. Here are some
of his words they are worth reading
and remembering
Careful observation in this depart
ment and elsewhere has but confirmed
my conviction of the great public ben
eft to be derived from conducting the
public business on business principles.
Some method of relief must he pro-
vided from the overwhelming pressure
for appointment to clerkships and 9th
er subordinate positions, and from the
equal pressure for the removal of ca
pable and experienced assistants to
make room for those who are not more
competent. The public service is a
public trust to which every citizen
may properly aspire, and the public
interest plainly demands that admis-
sion to it shall not depend upon per
sonal favor, because such favor can
not well be impartial, and because a
system of appointment by mere in
tiuence, may be readily perverted to
the promotion of private interests and
personal ambition. But the
evil consequences cannot be limited to
the public service they affect all
political action, the purity and vigor of
the government, and the national char
acter itself"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
Personal and Political.

Adeline Patti is in Boston now, and
has been greeted with perfect storm
of enthusiasm. The Hub takes kindly
to her.
Gov. Charles II. Bell and ex-GOv. B
F. Prescott have been appointed by
the trustees of Dartmouth College a
committee to confer with the alumni OF
the college and the Marshfield Club in
regard to a celebration at Hanover in
June, 1882, of the one hundredth ami
versary of the birth of Webster.
Annie Louise Cary is reported to bt
worth S45O,OOO.
President Arthur is to occupy the
room in the White House in which
President Taylor and President Lin
coins little son died, and in which the
Prince of Wales once slept.
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, our new min
lister t" Spain, was cordially received
in Paris by President Grevy and Gam
BETA, both of whom hoped tO see the
friendly relations between France and
the United States drawn still closer.
When Gen. Sherman said that if the
arrears of pension bill became a law il
would require a hundred millions t.
meet it, friends of the bill said he was
talking wildly. That amount has now
been paid out, and it is estimated thai
$235, O00, 600 more will be required. II
would he interesting to know how
much of all this has gone and will GO
to the deserving pensioner, how much
to claim hunting sharks, and how much
to periured applicants Philadelphia
Press.
"Gems" from the Springfield Repub-
lican: The indications point to a sea
son of increased interest in American
politics. The president whom the
American people elected has been dead
nearly three months. These are days
of joyful expectancy for the "Old
guard. This week may have one oil
two fresh and interesting surprises il
store for the American people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09

cradle dead beat, who planned and
plotted for his victims life, and is now
clinging to the theory of inspiration"
because he thinks this the only thing
which will save his worthless neck
from the rope it so richly deserves.
A new chapter in the trial was open
ed on Monday, when medical experts
began to testify as to Guiteau's insani-
ty. Several of these gentlemen testi-
fed to their belief that Guiteau was
not of sound mind. One of them said
a man who thought himself inspired
would work out the idea probably ac-
cording to laws of his own mind. Gui-
teau took occasion to indOrse this state
ment. The testimony for the defence
Is all in
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
In INSOLVENCY..

STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT $.
- Court of Insolvency December l. A. ID. 1881
In the matter of Buck g. Wallace Insolvent Debt
This is to give notice that on the 9th day of De
cember A. ID. 1871, Buck & Wallace Of Ryegate
in said district, were adjudged to be insolyeni
debtors by the Judge of the court Of insolvency
said district Of Caledonia petition Of their cred
tors which petition filed the 5tb day Of
December, A. D. 1881, to which date, interest on
claims against said insOlvents' estate is to be
puted. tThe said Buck & Wallace having before
service Of notice required by Section 81 Of InsOl
veney Acts of the state of Vermont, filed in said
court an admission in writing that the facts set
forth in said petition are true, and founded upon
just cause, and consented to be forthwith adiudged
insOlvent debtors without further nOtice;D
That the payment Of any debts and delivery Of
any property belonging to said debtors, To them OF
for their use and the transfer Of any property by
them forbidden by law.
That a meeting Of the creditors of said insOveni
debtors prove their debts and choose or NOR.
sssignees of their estate will be held at Court OF
Insolvency, at the Probate Office in St Johns bury
in said district, the 2sth day Of December A b
1881, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
By order Of Court
1917 HENRY FRENCH, Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
THE CONGREGATIONALIST.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09

nANIEL A. WALBRIDGE'S ESTATE.
~ The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district OF
Caledonia, Commissioners To receive, examine I'd
adjust all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Daniel A. WalbTidge late of Peacham
in said district deceased, represented insolvent
and the term of six months from the 22d day OF
December, 1881 being allowed by said Court to
the creditors of said deceased. to exhibit and
prove their respective claims before US: Give
notice that will attend to the duties of our ap
pOintment at the dwelling house of the late Daniel
A. Walbridge in Peacham in said District ON the
I'D day of December and I'D day of June next al
one O'Clock in the afternoon, each of said DAYS.
PLYNN BOLTON, (Co,u,.,,-
1917 ROBERT ESDEN, }Noh ID
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09

Twenty five hundred men were
thrown out of employment by a recent
strike at the steel works in Joliet, Ill.
Small pox of virulent type prevails
in many Wisconsin towns. At Spring
hill there are l25 cases and a number
of deaths daily.
The official returns of the state cleo
ton in New York shows the election OF
all the Republican candidates except
the treasurer, by pluralities ranging
from 6,7I0 to l4,054.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
Thirty-six Long Columns.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-12-09
Court Of Insolvency.

STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia
Notice IL hereby given that the second msetinI
Of the creditors of VIM. H Lynds, Of Peaeham, il
Court Of Insolvency, At the Probate Office in St
Johnsbury, in said district, ON the I'D day of De
cember, A. ID. 1881, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon
at which meeting creditors may prove their debts
and transact such other business relating to said
insolvents estate a. may properly come before tn.
Court At said meeting.
HENRY FRENCH, Register.
ST. Johnsbury, December Q, A D. lse1- 1916