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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-04

The engine Fawn, on the Boston
bound express train, leaving Ogdens-
burg Thursday morning, met with the
loss of a driving wheel near Brashers,
n. Y, while running twenty-five miles
an hour. The wheel rolled off into the
ditch and released the parallel rod,
which flew up and demolished the
right hand side of the cab, which fort
unately the engineer had just vacated,
and alse broke off the whistle lever, SO
that no danger signal could be given
the train men to down brakes. In the
absence of air brakes the train sped
along for half mile before the engi-
neer could climb over the tender into
the baggage car and notified the train
men of the precarious condition of the
train.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-04
The Dreadful Weather.

The worst weather for years struck
New England last week Thursday
night, and continued through Friday
and a portion of Saturday. The wind
blew a gale, driving the snow into
drifts, and effectually blocking rail-
roads, especially near the sea coast and
in New Hampshire. Below we give
some items as they came to hand:
The gale OF Friday and the conse-
uuent drifting of snow has caused great
delays on the Eastern railroad. All
the Boston bound trains out of Ports
mouth are stuck in immense snow
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-04

alarm in season to prevent serious Con-
sequences.
On Friday night, Jan. 81, Isaac Lewis.
OF Holland, "a years of age, started
from Thirza Halls to go to George
Kings where he expected to take the
stage for Charleston. He became be-
numbed and bewildered, and was found
in the road by Mr.. Crosby, almost in a
perishiug condiOn. He has since been
very sick and may not recover.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-04

drifts at Portsmouth Plains, and sever
al engines and a large force of men
have been dispatched there to assist in
relieving them. Passengers have been
obliged to return in teams. In Ports
mouth and surrounding towns the
snow is piled up from 10 to Is feet
deep. The mail from Newcastle had
to be brought in on horseback.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-04

then to diet of fried chicken and tor
tilla cakes.
Harriet Beecher Stowe has lost all
the oranges in her Florida groves, about
$4,000 by the cold.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-04
No Free List.

The expense of printing paper is such that We
feel obliged to require quid pro quo for all papers
sent from this Office. As much as we would like
to continue the Caledonian to clergymen and 9TH
free at nominal price, We shall after Janu-
airy 'sl adhere to published terms given on first
pApe. 64-66
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-04

word for Mr.. Vibbert as a temperance
lecturer.
The convention then voted to take
up the nomination of commissioner.
Rev. c. S. Frost nominated VIM. L..
Pearl of st. Johnsbury. Mr.. H. S.
Wright nominated VIM. P. Houghton
of Lyndon. ]. G. Hovey nominated c..
L. Morrill, of Danville. Mr.. Pearl nom
mated Horace Carpenter. All the can
didates are worthy temperance men.
Mr.. PEARLS nomination was seconded
by S. C. Otis, Rev. Mr.. Locke and sew
eral others. Mr.. Morrill's was seconded
bv c. H. Davis, Charles Wilson, B. n.
Davis and others. Mr.. Houghton's was
seconded by Mr.. Gleason, Rev. Mr.. Os-
flood and others. On first ballot Mr..
| Carpenter had votes, Morrill, %, Pearl
30, Houghton 81. On second ballot,
Morrill, had 10 votes, Pearl "a, HOugh-
ton AZ. Mr.. Pearl then withdrew, hav-
ing before asked the convention not to
vote for him, as he would not accept
the office. Mr.. Morrill, also withdrew,
and VIM P. Houghton was nominated
by reclamation.
Some severe remarks were made by
Geo. r. Drew pending the nomination
in reference to the manufacture and use
of cider by various members of this
convention, charging right and left on
every one that ever made cider. But
before the close of the convention he
was directly charged by several with
keeping cider in his own cellar and al
cohol in his own house, although he
SAYS that it is of no value as a medicine
all of which he did not deny. Com
mittee on resolutions reported as fol-
lows:
RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, A great apathy exists in our
county and state on the subject of tenn
perance, therefore,
ReSOlUed, That we reaffirm the vital
principle of our faith, that total absti-
nence from the use of Intoxicating Ii
quors as beverage is the only safe
temperance principle.
., That the executive committee be
intructed to arrange for mass meetings
in each town in the county, and gen.
eral mass meeting at LyndOnville the
first Friday in June.
3, That the county commissioner and
town authorities be requested most
strenuously to prevent the illegal pur-
chase of liquor from the agencies.
4, That it is the especial duty of all
temperance voters to take an active
part in the political caucuses, cOnven-
tiOns and elections, and thereby secure
the nomination, and if possible the cleo
ton of sound temperance men to office.
5, That we request the clergy oftener
to present the subject of temperance
either as the subject of a sermon, or of
point in their sermons.
6, In view of the efficient work done
by the Good Templars and the w. G..
! T., that we cordially extend to them
the fright hand of fellowship" and of
fer our hearty cooperation.
Voted by the chair to appoint a
working committee of five to hold
meetings throughout the county. The
chair appointed Geo. R. Drew, North
Danville, j. P. Otis, West Burke, Jo-
siah Ward, St. Johnsbury Centre, John
Meacham, Kirby, E. w. Clark, Barnet.
On motion convention adjourned.
II. P. CUSHING, Pres't.
w. H. PRESTON, Sec'y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-04

CL0AkS and DOlMANS
TO be closed at Bargain. This is a rare chance TO
procure a good cloak cheap.
p. S. Fresh Hamburgs Just received
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15
THE OARS ON THE THAMES.
The London Challenge Cup-The
COrnells Again Beaten.

LONDON, July 14.-The race for the
Thames challenge cup was won by the Lon
don Rowing Club crew. The Thames crew
came in second, and the Cornell University
crew finished. The race was won by three
lengths, with length between the Thames
and Cornell crews.
The Cornell crew was constituted the
same as 1t was at the Henley regatta. The
race excited greater interest than any other
event. The predictions of experts before
the race were unfavorable to the Cornell
crew. The water was in splendid condi-
ton, with scarcely a ripple on its surface.
The Cornell crew striking out very
rapidly, took a slight lead at the start
The London crew, who were second, pull
ing long sweeping stroke, came up oppo-
site the Star and Garter, and at the boat
houses led by half length, the Cornell
crew slightly leading the Thames crew.
When half way up to the Concert Wall,
the Americans slightly improved
their position with reference to the
Thames crew, but the London
crew were still drawing away and were
clear of the Cornells by the time the top of
the Wall was reached. OFF the New Em-
baukment the Thames crew squirting, also
passed the Cornell crew, and at Walden
wharf were half length ahead, the Lon
dons leading by two lengths. The London
crew now steered for the Surrey shore,
still going very strongly. The Cor
nells kept well together, but their steer
ing was not first-rate. The Thames crews
steering was likewise very erratic, and from
this point the Londoners had an easy task,
the battle being for second place. Off the
Soap Works the Thames crew spurted clear
OF the Cornells, and took their water. The
Cornells persevered pluckily to the finish,
but were never again able to get on terms
with their opponents The time of the race
was eight minutes and nineteen seconds.
The Cornells received cordial greeting on
rowing back to Putney. They were in bet
ter form than they were at the Henley re-
Oatta
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15
-
WeatheFEndicaIkOnG.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, VASE
INGToN, d. G., July 4-Ind:cations for
Friday:
In the South Atlantic States, partly cloudy
weather and locll rains, southerly winds
In southern portion, and winds shifting to
northeasterly on the North Carolina coast,
higher barometer and stationary or lower
tempers' ure.
In The Middle Atlantic States. fair
weather, winds mostly northerly, higher
barometer and stationary or lower tempt-
rature.
In the Z ist Gulf States, partly cloudy
weather and local rains, variable winds,
mostly southerlY, stationary barometer and
stationary or lower temperature.
In the West Gulf States, fair weather,
winds mostly southerly, stationary barome-
ter and stationary or higher temperature.
Iu Tennessee and the Ohio valley,
partly cloudy weather and local rains, va
riable wlLds, mostly cas- erly, stationary
barometer and stationary or lower tempeTa-
ture.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15
THE QUEEN OF THE TURF.
Maud SIS Brilliant Feat at Pitts
buFg-Her Rival Sick.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July 14--At the Pitts.
burg Driving Park Yesterday Maud 8. trotted
in 2:lO1z, beating her best record by d of q
second. This was the official decision, but
one of the judges held that the mare had
actually covered the ground In 2:1OI. The
driver of Maud s. said she could have made
1t In two seconds less.
The weather to day was cool, and the
most propitiOus since the opening of the
Pittsburg Driving Park meeting. Maud s.
was led in front of the grand stand and
presented with floral tribute by the ladies
of Pittsburg for her brilliant achievement
of yesterday. st. Julien was also led by
the stand, and It was explained that he was
sick and unable to go to Silverton.
Favorite won the 1921 race with ease
Gray Chief took two straight heats in the
two mile trot.
The third race, 2:34 class, was prolonged
until late Ia the evening, and was uninter-
esting and uncOmpleted.
The unfinished races of yesterday resulted
as follows:
The 2:27 class Kate Mccall won, Dan
Donaldson second, Unolsla third. Winners
time 1854, 2:241(, 2:241(
The purse of $1,000, for all PAGERS, Mat
tie Hunter won in three straight heats,
ROwdy Boy second, Little Brown jug thii d.
Time 2:lS, 2:l9 and 2:l4%.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15
DEATH OF GEN. PEMBERTON.
A quiet Close to an ventfuI Career.

PENLLYN, PA July a. General John c.
Pemberton died here yesterday at p. m.
His death was not unexpected, and he died
without pain.
Gen. Pemberton was born in Philadelphia
In 1917, and was graduated at West Point in
1887. In the Mexican wsr he was brevetted
successfully Captain and Major for gal
lantry. AT the capture of the City of Mexi-
co he was wounded.
On April 80, 1861, Gen. Pemberton, then
Captain, resigned his commission In the
United States Army and entered the Con-
federate service as Colonel of cavalry, and
served on the staff of Gen. J. E. Johnston.
In 1862 he was appointed BrigadIer Gene
raj, and afterward rose to the rauk of Lieu
tenanf-General. With this rank he took
command of the Confederate forces in Mis-
sissippi, and after being defeated at Cham
pion Huls and Big Black River withdrew to
Vicksburg. where he was besieged, and on
July 4, 1868. surrendered to General Grant.
After his exchange he went into active ser
vice again with a battalion of artillery, with
his rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the regu-
lar army. For some time Gen. Pemberton
was In command of the department of South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15

RECOVERY FROM A WOUND IN THE
LIvER.-A case is reported in tbs. New
Orleans Medical and Surgical journal
1852 in which boy of seven years of
age recovered from wound in The liver,
which seems to have been far more seri
GUS than the one inflicted upon the
President by the pistol shot fired by
Guiteau. A gun was accidentally dis
charged, which sent a load of large
shot into this boys liver, some of the
pellets passing clear through the right
lobe. DIR. J. G. Massie, of Houston.
Texas, (who reported the CASE was called
in on the fourth day after the accident,
when the wound was gangrenous. AT
ter telling the boys parents that there
was not much chance for his recovery,
Dr. Massie cut out more than the half
of the right lobe of the liver, which had
become gangrenOus. Contrary to ex-
pectation, the boy made speedy re
coverY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15

GUTTEAU Upon CoNKLING.-In a re.
cent conversation with Guiteau he ex
pressed considerable admiration for
ex Senator Conkling politically, but
seemed to think his manners could be
improved Guiteau has a campaign
speech on Garfield and Hancock which
he has been in the habit of using as an
introduction to prominent political per-
sonages. In New York awhile ago he
approached Mr. Conkling and rendered
him copy of the speech, but was treat
ed rather cavalierly. The next time he
met him in Washington, and again
handed Mr.. Conkling a copy of the
speech, saying that as he (Guiteau) was
an applicant for office the speech would
show the ground for his claims. Mr..
Conkling on mis- occasion angrily de-
clared that he did not want the speech,
and threw it on the ground with scorn.
Senator Don Cameron was present and
witnessed the scene with some amuse-
ment. Guiteau says: Don and | came
to the conclusion that my Lord Roscoe
was sDubbing me-.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15
Discharges at the Pension Office.

The Washington correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun says: General VIM.
W. Dudley, Commissioner of Pensions,
has decided nnnn the discharges nnaas-
sary to be made of the clerical force in
the Pension Bureau He has recon-
mended the discharge of over one
hundred clerks, and The reduction in
pay of over sixty. The reason which
lmpelled this action, he SAYS, was the
lack of appropriations for the ensuing
year made by Congress at its last session.
Upon assuming his Office, General Dudley
first inquired into the appropriations
and the sum necessary to pay the clerks
now employed. He ascertained that
the total annual appropriation subject to
the pay of employees in the office was
$704, 4,070, and that the amount necessary
to pay the force employed when he was
appointed 10 the position was $931, $50,
leaving deficit of $1S7 $50. TO come
within the boundsof the appropriations
discharge of the force was inevitable, and
in making the discharge General Dud-
ley says he has been governed by the
following considerations First, the abil.
ity of the clerk to perform the duties of
the service. In deciding this he has
tdheH VIC ISuStH Vi llle lne clerk mas
been employed into consideration. If a
clerk has been employed a number Of
years and has proven himself only Of
mediocre ability. he will be discharged.
The new clerks appointed by Sec
retary KTkwood who have shown
ability to do their work will be re.
tanned. Second, those having families to
support will be retained in preference
to those having none, other qualifca-
tiOns being equal. Third, Union sol.
diers, and especially wounded soldiers,
will be retained where competent for
the duties. In deciding upon the
changes to be made, he says the good of
the service is the great primary object
sought to be obtained, and his great en-
deavOr has been to do no man wrong
and cause as little hardship as possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15
THE SACRED HEART SEMINARY.
Commencement Exercises at sharon,
Georgia.

On the evening of the 5th of July. 1881, the
second snnual commencement of the Sacred
Heart Seminary, Sharon, Ca, took place. A
large assembly Of friends from Savannah, Au-
gus'a and surrounding cities convened to wit
ness the entertainment and it is certainly graf
flying to the good sisters that all departed Law
ishing praise upon the success of the Institute
The exercises opened by a saiutatory, given by
Mister Frank Brenner, Of Augusta Although
quite young boy. his elocutionary power is
truly wonderful. and his enunciation so dis
tinct that the audience heard every word given
with unusual distinctness.
Then Master Willie Morel gave us in good
style The Three Wishes" The boys wished
TO show us that they not only learned to talk
but also TO sing, and in chorus sang "ChiligO-
walibedory" s." After Preston Arkwright's
piano solo, I'll Travatore," came the leading
feature OF the evening. the drama entitled
arhe Double Triumph" a" Where all did well il
is needless 10 expatiate upon the rendering of
the different characters. But We cannot for
hear mentioning Masters Clarence Brenner,
Jimmie MOrel. Frank Brenner, Johnnie Muir
phy. Willie Ballanfine. Willie G. ay. Tom Ark
wright. Starr Williams and Marshall Living
stOn. Little Johnnie Name then related "A
Little Boys Troubles" so well that he won
rounds of applause The trio '.Ye Merry Birds"
was then sung by Masters Johnnie Murphy,
Willie and Jimmie MOrel. Master Frank Bren-
ner then delighted the audience by giving
Robert Emmet's Vindication" in manner
that was truly praisewOrthY. and deserved the
plaudits so heartily bestowed. Preston Ark
wright and Frank Brenner played the duet
"Fatinitza March" in a most admirable man.
ner. The comedy He Would be a Soldier"
was truly enjoyable, and the audience showed
their appreciation Of the ludicrOus by peals Of
laughter All being SO happy, il was but right
ana proper that the heroes OF the evening
should receive tangible proofs Of recognized
ability; and ere concluding, Right Reverend
Bishop Gross congratulated the boys upon their
very great success, and then awarded the fol-
lowing gold medals:
The gold medal for conduct. donated
by Hon. Alex. Stephens, was awarded TO Mas
ter Preston ArkWright The gold medal for
excellence in scholarship, donated by Mr.. ]. A.
Brenner, of Augusta. was awarded TO Master
jimmie Morel The gold medal for declama-
ton, donated by Or. K. ]. Num-. OF Savannah.
was awarded 70 Master Frank Brenner. The
gold pen. presented by Rev. T. +. Cleary. for
penmanship was awarded to Master Marshall
Livingston. Gold pencil, donated by Mr.. Jos
Graham, Of Augusta, was awarded 10 Master
Willie Ballantine The book premiums dona
ted by Mrs. L. J. Gnilmartin, Of Savannah,
were then given to the most proficient in their
details The performance over, school closed
for two months vacation one which we are
sure wss well deserved by earnest students aud
zealOrs teachers The Seminary has made its
mark as being an unexceptional institution Of
education for young boys, at least so thinks an
eyewitness. VIAToR.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15
SPEER AND GARFIELD.
A Witness of Their Talk Ready TO
Back Up the News Correspondent
Has Ihe Member from the Ninth
Really DenIed9


WASHINGTON, July IA Despite Repre-
sentative Speer's denial, ii (which, by the way,
does not exactly deny,) a gentleman who
was in the room when the conversation be
tween Mr.. Speer and the President took
place, In which the former declared his in
tention to vote with the Republicans in the
organization of the next House, is willing
to make affidavit that the News cores
pondent correctly gave to the public that
conversation. 1 have requested this gentle
man to write out, over his own signature,
what be saw and heard, and he says he will
do so.
In the meantime 1t might be remarked
that Mr.. Speer, like most men in making
denials Of a character such as he has
signed his name to, attributes to the men
who made the original statement language
and construction that was never used or
intended. Such, however, is always the
deny something that was never said or in
tended to be said. There is, how
ever, one thing that would cor
rect. That is paragraph 10 q
recent dispatch, which referred to ex-COl-
lector Atkins. The telegraph operator, or
somebody else, got that paragraph sadly
mixed. Mr.. Atkins, in correction Of that
bungled paragraph, says that he was not
the one who knew that Mr.. Emory Speer
had assured the President that he would
vote with the Republicans in the organiza-
tion of the next House, and that no such
assurance was ever given in his presence, SO
far as he knows.
Despite all that eau be said to the con-
trary, the facts are almost indisputable that
Mr.. Speer has not only told the President
that he would vote with the Republicans in
the organic alton of the next House, but
will certainly vote that way. If you will
carefully examine his "denial" you will see
that he In no part Of 1t says that he will not
vote in the way indicated in these dis
Matches
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15
BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Nuptials of Congressman Speer and
Mas Morgan at the Capital.

WAsHINGroN, July 14.-Representstiye
Speer was this evening married to Miss
Eleanor D. Morgan, Of this city, the daugt-
ter Of DIR. James E. Morgan. The marriage
was brilliant affair. The bridesmaids and
other attendants we're Miss Minnie Nor
gan, daughter Of DR.. Morgan, with D..
d. Dearing, Of Athens; Miss Louisa
speer, sister of the groom. with DIR. Carroll
Morgan, brother Of the bride; Miss Annie
Harris, of Virginia, with DR.. James Mosher,
of Washington; and Miss Blance Magruder,
of Washington, with Mr.. L. Robert Coats,
Of Baltimore. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Father Coll. There was big re-
ception afterwards. The bridal couple left
tonight for the South. II Mr.. Speer makes
as good husband as his father in-law Is q
mau, it will be most happy marriage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-15
BRITAIN'S REALM.
Bradlaugh VIII FIght-The Debate
on the Land Bill.

LoND7N. July 14-Mr. Bradlaugh haA
served formal notice upon the Speaker and
other officers Of the House of Commons,
protesting against his previous exclusion
from the House as Illegal, and giving notice
that on or before the 81 of August he will
present himself at the House, that any one
endeavoriLg 10 prevent him will be acting
illegally aud that he viii resist physical
force and tndeavcr to overcome It If Cffered.
In the House Of Commons to day the
amendment of Mr.. Forster, Chief s, cretary
for Ireland, emitting mention OF Canada
from the emigration clause in the land bill,
was adopted.
Mr.. Parnell advocated the United States
as a field for assisted emigration.
The House of Commons tonight was
again In committee on the land bill.
John Bright complained of Irish obstruc
tious. and said that the Irish members
dared not vote against the emigrant clause.
Mr.. Parnell protested against Mr.. Bright,s
statement, and said he intended to vote
against the clause himself.
Mr.. Paruell a ked Mr.. Gladstone what
limitation the government proposed to
place on emigration expenditures.
The Times, in a leading article this morn
the HOu.e of Commons are opposed to emil
grafton absolutely and completely, and by
indirect and direct means are resisting the
adoption OF the emigration clause OF the
land bill. They doubtless calculate that
the Ministry will rather abandon that clause
than imperil the fortunes Of
the bill or protract the labors Of Parliament
But whatever notifications OF the scheme
Mr.. Gladstone may accept, he can scarcely
surrender it's principle. The clause was
originally put forward as ole OF the alterna-
tive methods of relief from chronic poverty
in the sterile, Overcrowded districts of
ireland. TIE Conservatives and many
Liberals would regard 1t as q breach of
faith II this alternative were taken away"
The Daily NeOS says that in polite Al cir
cies the explanation Of the Irish opposition
In the House OF Commons to the emigration
clause of the land bill is that they wish to
prevent the passage OF the bill, and believe
the rejection of that clause would increase
the animositY to the bill In the House OF
Lords.