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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
What the Law Says.

The following is the law on which
the Reform Association hold Hubbell's
committee liable for levying assess
ments on government employees:
All executive officers or employees of
the United States, not appointed by
the president with the advice and con-
sent of the senate, are prohibited from
requesting, giving to and receiving
from any other officer or employee of
the government any money or proper
ty or other thing of value, for political
purposes and any such officer or EN-
ploye who shall offend against the pro-
visions of this section shall he at once
discharged from the service of the
United States; and he shall also be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanOr, and
on conviction thereof shall be fined in
a sum not exceeding $500.
In answer to this, Mr.. Hubbell says
being member of Congress he is not
an ''ofiicer or employee of the United
States and therefore is not liable foI
black mailing government clerks, EN-
ployes, etc. This is the hole Mr.. Hub
bell proposes to crawl out of, and this
question Mr.. Curtis proposes to leave
to the AttOrney-G General to decide.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

Arthur assurances of confidence in his
administration that we renew our de-
votiOn to the fundamental principles
of republican government upon which
the party is founded, and will main
tain the contest for their supremacy.
Resolved, That we deprecate the
One-term practice which prevails in
the election of members of the Legisla-
ture, believing that it seriously i'm
pairs the efficiency of the Legislative
branch of the state government that
with a view to the correction of the
evils which result from this practice
we earnestly recommend the voters of
the state to choose for the offices of
representatives and senators the per
sons most fitted for wisdom and virtue,
and by successive elections retain them
in the legislative service so long as
may be compatible with the public
good.
Resolved, That we recognize the
paramount Importance of popular edu-
cation as an element of the state and
favor such additional legislation as the
condition and wants of the common
schools of the state may demand.
Resolved, That, recognizing the vast
importance of our agricultural inter
ests, we believe that they should re-
ceive such attention at the hands OF
our Legislature as will give to ouI
state such a thorough, practical and
generous system as shall by its steady
and wise application most successfully
develop the material prosperity of Oul
commonwealth.
Resolved, That, believing the true
value of all property should be the ba-
sis of taxation, we desire to express
our confidence i'll our present system
of taxation, and firm belief that witt
such slight changes us are found neces-
sary in the existing bill the great re.
suit of equal taxation will be more
nearly reached than ever before in the
history of our state.
Resolved, That we pledge ourselve.
to earnest and cordial support of the
officers this day put i'll nomination.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

Contrary to the suggestions and ad-
vice of our esteemed friends of the
Calcdonian and the Express, who are
just now posing as independents" and
having no use for, are berating the
"machine" in politics, the Republican
state convention had the audacity to
nominate candidates which these ieur-
mails had not placed on their states,
John l.. BarstOw for governor one of
the best of NermOnt's volunteer sol
diers, esteemed in private and public
life and fully capable of filling the
place with honor to the state, selected
in place of grabbed old lawyer
Barton Monitor.
Now do be aisy and if You can't be
aisy, be as aisy as you can . The Cal
edORidn never called your candidate
names, and never said word deroga-
tory Ia his character or abilities. 1t
was simply matter of choice and
the CdIedOnidn is not yet ashamed that
it preferred the Grabbed old lawyer
for Governor of the state, to zone OF
the best of Nermont's soldiers" The
CdledORidR has not forgotten Gov. Peck
nor what he was before he was Govern
OF. Judge Barrett is his peer in abili-
", and we believe he would have
brought equal dignity and honor TO the
place had he been 1minated at Mont.
pelier last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
Public Opinion.

Nevertheless, brethren, the cause of
reform grows in tie state of Vermont.
Il Springfield Republican.
There is no conceivable reason why
humble labOrer in the navy-yard
should be expected to manifest ten dol
lars worth of interest in the work of
the Republican campaign committee
except his neutrality-suspicious. that
if he fails to respond to the eXpecta-
tions entertained in regard to him his
place will be presently filled by some
other labOrer, who will respond. Play
ing upon such an apprehension as this,
whether by covert or open menace,
and utilizing it for the purpose of swell
ling party campaign fund, is simply
what we have before described it, a
shameful and despicable thing = BOs-
ton journal.
The Boston Traveller loves the re-
publicans of Vermont because ''they
believe in what are called practical
politics.
For ourselves we know that this
style of campaigning is not necessary.
1t is crime, black, far-reaching and
deceptive. New Hampshire can he
carried on principle by the republican
party without buying a single vote. A
few thousands of dollars are alone
necessary to pay the legitimate cX-
penses of printing, speaking and clcri-
cal hire. Give us Il campaign and can
didates in harmony with this idea, and
the most brilliant because the best
earned victory will result that has
crowned the work of the party in the
state for years. Let us have done
once for all, with this robbery of Off
cial laborers and this debauchery OF
labOring voters. 1t is moral turpitude
and treason to the best interests of the
state and the people Nashua Tele-
graph.
The speeches about Barstow were
few and short, chiefly clarifying his
war record. Lucius BigelOw of the
Rutland Herald in secOnding the nom
nation agitated the American eagle
pretty ingeniously in the candidates
behalf, and said: II have yet to know
of Il single newspaper in Vermont with
word to say against BarstOw. We
| have to wander outside eff the state tC
find a newspaper which suggests that
BarstOw is the creature of Il ring and
the tool of some political boss but il
he has Il ring, it is the state, and if he
has a boss it is the people" There
were many soldiers in the convention
and soldier glOrification made up most
of the talk from beginning to end.
Col. Pingree was held up as a gallant
soldier by dozen speeches, and final
ly Mr.. Haskinson of Mt. Holly protest
ed against this in seconding the pre-
sentation of Col. Fuller's name, anC
urged the merits of the pillow agains
the sword, and the stay-at-hOmei
against the fighters, until coughe'
down. Sarcastic remarks by Others
followed, and then the soldier talk wa
stronger than ever. Many delegate
were unpledged, and Haskinson prob
ably gave Col. Pingree the nomination
as his speech turned the current all il
favor of the Hartford man. In fact
Col. Hooker, who came on from Wash
ington to manage Fuller's campaign
in speaking afterward, pressed his can
didate because he had stayed at HON,
and been good to soldiers during tn,
war, and gave employment to larg
number now Dispatch to Republi
can.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
Personal and Political.

Senator Naue hampton Tells tne
South Carolina people that "an indie
pendent is worse than a Radical"
Frederick A, the brother of ex-sen-
ator Conkling, is said to be intriguing
to secure the Democratic nomination
for Governor in New York. In 1868
he made an effort to get the Republi-
can nomination for the same office.
The nomination of Hon. John w.
Stewart for Congress in the First Yer
mont District is everywhere commend
ed. He is a gentleman of varied ac-
complishments and will ably represent
the State Boston Journal.
An exchange thinks it must have a
tendency to set the Cameron teeth to
aching again to hear the chairman of
the Cameron convention declare that
Mr.. Blaine was his choice for President,
and to have heard the applause which
greeted the announcement.
The ''stalwart" Chicago Inter-Ocean
says: "TO send bosses to the rear is
not revolution; it is a mere matter of
discipline. To determine that abuses
shall be corrected is not rebellion, but
the recognition of a duty of easy per
formance." 1t has ''bOss" of its own
and knows how it is.
James Hill, once a slave and now
chairman of the Mississippi republican
state committee, has been visiting
Chairman Jewell of the national COM
mittee. He expects the election of two
republican and two independent con-
gressmen from that state in November.
He reports that white planters are be-
coming republicans, and takes a most
hopeful view of party prospects geneT-
ally.
In accepting the Independent nOmi-
nation for congressman-at-la Col.
McMichael of Philadelphia says that
if elected he shall vote for protection,
and ''for such legislation as will re-
move the pernicious spoils system from
the politics of this country, and will
establish by law a civil service based
upon fitness and good character i'll of
ficials, free from patronage and parti-
sanship, and conducted upon practical
business principles"
The Iowa Republican journals assert
that the next delegation from that
State to Congress will be the strongest
it has ever sent to Washington. II
will include such men KassOn, Hender-
son, Updegratf, Wilson, Anderson and
Carpenter.
A young man who is in doubt wheth-
er to become Republican or a Demo
crat, and is inclined to be neither
writes to the Herald for advice, and
that paper is obliged to confess that il
is in a quandary. We are happy to
say the young man halls from Rhode
Island.
President Arthur is reported as say
ing "If get through with the load OF
responsibilities and harassments of the
three remaining years of my term OF
office, think | shall be weary enough
of the burden to be content to see ii
transferred to another's shoulders rath
er than to bear it myself"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
Republican state Convention.

We gave last week the result of the
state convention held at Montpelier
on Wednesday, but our paper was is
sued too soon to give the details, which
we append below:
The convention was called to order
by the chairman of the state commit
tee, George Nichols. Rev. Howard F.
Hill, rector of Christ Episcopal church,
Montpelier, offered prayer. The roll
call showed all but 81 towns represent
ed. Redfield Proctor was chosen pres
ident of the convention, and one vice
president from each county,. X.
Quimby of Lyndon representing Gale
dOnia, and Harvey Judevine of Con-
cord, Essex. Gov. Proctor thanked
the convention for the honor conferred
and asked forbearance, knowing that,
like Vermont soldiers, a republican
convention would do well even with
out officers. He congratulated the
convention that there were no divisions
in the party. All were stalwarts. Nc
man, he said, was strong enough to di-
vide the party. A committee of nine
was appointed on resolutions, L. p
Oldllu vi OF. OOllDSOulN ds
chairman.
Walter A. Weed presented the name
of John l.. BarstOw of Shelburne as
candidate for governor. Lucius Bige-
low of Burlington, Stephen Thomas OF
Washington, Aldace F. Walker of Rut.
land and L. p. Poland of st. Johnsbury
ably seconding the motion. He wa,
nominated by reclamation, without q
dissenting vote. Col. Kittredge Has.
kins of BrattleborO, in very handsome
manner, nominated Col. Levi X. Fuller
of BrattlebOro as a candidate for lieu.
tenant governor, and a large number
seconded his nomination. Gen. d. o
Seaver of Woodstock presented the
name of Col. Samuel E. Pingree o
| Hartford which was heartily seconded
Pending the counting of the vote, Gen
| Barstow was conducted to the stag,
and gracefully accepted the nomina
/ ton, pledging himself to support tn,
constitution and laws without fear o.
favor. He was greeted with loud ap
plause. The result of the ballot TO
Acknowledgements was as follows
S. Z. Pingree, 29l Levi X. Fuller
Dos; Albert Dwinell of Calais, 25
scattering, 3. On motion of Col. Geo
w. Hooker, the nomination was made
unanimous. w. H. Dubois was nOmi
mated for treasurer by reclamation.
THE PLATFORM.
Resolved, That in the untimel,
death of the late President James A
Garfield we recognize a great nationa
] calamity that we tender to Presiden
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
First District Convention.

At the Republican Convention held
ut Burlington last Thursday, John w.
Stewart of Middlebury was nominated
to succeed Charles II. Joyce as repre-
sentative III Congress from the First
district. The ballot was as follows ::
Stewart, Us; Joyce I37 Powers : !;
remainder scattering; necessary to a
choice l66. Gov. Stewards nomination
was declared and the result received
with tremendous cheering. In respect
to the wishes of Col. joyce, the Rut-
land county delegation moved to make
Stewards nomination unanimous. Mr..
Stewart has been Governor of the
state, been much in the legislature,
and is perhaps as able man as the
First district has.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
c. C. BINGHAM,
DRUGGIST,
ST. JOHNSBURY, VT.

CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT, IS.
= In Probate Court, holden at the Probate Office
in st. JOhnsbury, in said district on the sd day
June, l5S2.
Edward A. Walker executor of the last will and
testament of William Craig late of Danvile,
in said district deceased, presents his admin
istration account for examination and allowance,
and makes application for 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 SEES
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in
said ST. JOhnsbury, the 18th day Of July,
A ID. 1892, for 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 successfully in the CaledOnian, a
newspaper printed at St. Johnsbury, previous
said time appointed for hearing. that they may
appear at said time and place and show cause, II
any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made
By the Court, Attest
44-46 HENRY FRENCH. Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
Political Assessments.

The attempt of the Congressional
Republican Committee to wiring pOliti-
cal blackmail out of the employees of
the government, under the head of
voluntary contributions" is raising a
good deal of a breeze. The Republican
press almost universally condemns this
standard deliver mode of raising
money for political purposes, few on
" of the most subservient organs up
holding this method.
Since our last paper was printed a
new feature of this case has been de-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

The Springfield Republican says that
DIR. George Nichols of Mortified is to
be Nermont's governor in 1884. This
is taking time 10y the forclOck. 1t has
never been claimed that Barstow was
selected for governor until the Legis-
laturc convened, which was something
like four months later than this. Be
sides, what is to become of Lt.-GOver-
nor piuprec
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
News and Other Items.

At Franklin Falls, n. H., the lookup
was burned and a prisoner confined for
intoXicatiOn persisted.
James Fitzgerald, who swindled
Hon. Charles Francis Adams ut game
of 'banco," was Friday sentenced to
five years in state prison.
Benjamin of New York, coxswain of
the Columbia boat crew, was drowned
ut New London Friday while bathing.
Property belonging to the Pacific
Mill Corporation of Lawrence to the
estimated value of Sl,O0O,OOO was
burned Friday night.
The Confederate monument at Col
umbia, 5. c., was struck by lightning
and demolished. 1t was one of the
handsomest pieces of sculpture in the
country.
The California democrats in state
convention passed resolutions that if
the party attains to power it shall take
prompt steps for the removal of every
MOngolian in the country.
William MatthewsOn, of Pittsfield,
Mass, IL years old, accidentally dis
charged IL revolver and the bullet en-
tered his bowels. He will probably
die.
At Gloucester, Mass, two grandchil-
dren of Collector Robson set bed
afire at his residence, and were serious
ly burned. Robson was also severely
burned in rescuing the children.
Wilson Glover's house Oh Johns Is
land, S. c., was struck by lightning
the 22d. Glover was killed, and his
little daughter, sitting on his knee, SC
badly shocked that she died. An in
! FAINT also in the arms of Glover, is not
expected to live.
The largest sailing ship that ever
was built has Just been dispatched from
Belfast, Ireland. She is made of steel
is 300 feet long, will carry 5000 tons
dead weight, has four masts, and i,
called the Lord Downshire. She vii
make her first voyage to San Fran
| cisco.
A remarkable tidal wave swept the
lake front at Cleveland, Ohio, Friday
/ From the best information Obtainabl,
the wave was about two miles wild,
and eleven feet higher than the surfac,
of the lake. 1t came in the wake of ;
dense black cloud which moved from
the nOrthward over the city.
The color line has invaded base ball
dom. A nine of F. F. VS. came up t.
Washington the other day to play
college nine, but refused to begin thu
contest when they found that one o
the WashingtOnians was a cOlOred lad
The latter's comrades stood by him
and consequently there was no game.
The New York Mail remarks: eth
wife of a prominent, very prominent
young millionaire of this city has re
Gently presented a fashionable churcl
with a charity hospital near New York
and brother has been lying sick near
ly four months in a town in the South
destitute, and with no offer of hell
from his rich relatives"
A SILENT TEMPERANCE LECTURE
Mrs. LivermOre says in a private let
ter: d" l fight daily battle here in Eu
rope, where everybody drinks, AM
where | am daily challenged to explain
how and why dare do differentl
from the great majority. The TouTje
party, forty-two in number, is mainl.
Il temperance party. Only two or tire
take wine or beer, and so, as they go
they preach silently but nightly b.
the force of grand example. al
proud of them"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

a couple of band wagons, he displays
33 genuine chariots of novel and costly
design. With them, one ring and a
limited company of passable perform
ers suffice. He uses three rings and
fills them all with only the greatest ar
fists. He has the only complete Ro-
man HippodrOme in America under
the largest canvas ever made.
This is brief resume of a policy
which has borne golden fruit and
brought reputation, as well as fortune
1t cannot but win, and will win here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

Considering the fact that Gen. Grout
has been seriously i'll at his farm in
Kirby ever since his return from
Washington, the slurs of some of the
state press on his abandonment of his
post and 'important business to look
after" seem to be quite inopportune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
The Great Barnum and Lon
don Show.
AT ST. JOHNsBURY, SATURDAY, AUG
UST -.

p. T. Barnum is himself represent
ative American, thoroughly under
stands American human nature, and,
to use one of those hOmely but forcible
phrases in which he delights to illus
trate great facts, "knOws which side
his bread is buttered on" Where 9th
er managers draw individuals, he
draws whole families and neighbOr-
hoods, because where they exhibit sin
gle specimens he trOts out groups,
herds and drOves of wild animals.
Take the present season for an exam
pie. If any other show in the country
has even a single giraffe, it has no
more. Barnum has ten in the tented
field, and an equal number i'll reserve.
With other shows a few ordinary ele-
phants-at the most five or six-make
a ''huge herd" Barnum has %, and
among them
TEN-TON JUMBO,
thought by many of the leading scien-
fists to be the last of the mammoths,
and certainly the most tremendous
beast known to exist. Then there Is
besides the S3OO,0OO baby elephant,
born at Bridgeport, February, 1882.
Where they introduce one trick horse
in the ring, he fills it with just 30 thor
oughbred stations. While they never
exhibit any notable animals in parade,
ne throws open to the public 10 cages
of rare wild beasts, has, led and driv-
en-, as many more in procession, and
supplements all this with 6 open dens
of majestic and savage performing
beasts, with man or woman trainer
in each den. Where they put whatev-
er living human curiosities they may
have in a side show, he includes the
most conspicuous Ones-always high
salaried features presents them,
without extra charge, in the museum
department of the great show. Where
they make parade with a struggling
line of monotonOus cages and perhaps
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
FARM FOR SALE.

One Of the best farms in Caledonia county, stu
ted one mile from Ryegate Corner, two and one
half miles from depot. Said farm contains over
300 acres land well fenced and in excellent state of
cultivation, well adapted to dairying and stock
raising A very nice apple orchard Of the choicest
fruit and small sugar orchard are the prem
ises Buildingsin excellent repair. Also 100 acres
mostly hardwood timber, one half mile from 5. 5.
Hunts mills. Any one wishing to purchase, in
quire of the subscriber.
PRINGLE GIBSON.
Ryegate VT, June 25 1881. H-49
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

The interest that some of the Demo-
cratic papers in this vicinity take in
Republican politics is almost heart
rending. They seem to fear that the
dear old party is about to be destroyed
hence these tears.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

The Second district Republican con
vention is called at Montpelier, We'd
ncsday, July 26, at one o'clock. Each
town in the district is entitled to the
same number of delegates as at the
late state convention: st. Jolnsbury
., Barnet, Danville and Lyndon each,
Burke 3, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

Guiteau's death warrant was signed
last Tuesday, and forwarded to the
warden of the prison. The assassin
will Ice hung on Friday morning, at
917-the instant he shot Garfield.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

That little remark about journalistic
Guiteaus seems to have struck just
about the water line. The remarkable
alacrity with which the coat was put
Oh is truly amusing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

DRESS
GOODS,
HOSIERY, HOSIERY,

We have large assortment in Ladies',
Misses and Children's, in English,
French and Lisle Hosiery. Our stock is
unsurpassed in this vicinity. Some
thing new in Dentelle Spanish Laces,
Fringes, Gimps, Ornaments, and all
kinds of Trimmings.
Special Bargains in Foster Kid Gloves,
Five Hooks, in New Spring Shades,
only 1925 per pair.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30

The Boston Journal is getting to be
a very good reform newspaper. They
continue to come in, one by one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-06-30
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