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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
This rock shall fly

Some day, not now, not in the heat
of this campaign, but afterward, it may
be not for years afterward, but some
day, it will be seen that this spirit OF
independency is as much the need OF
the hour as the spirit which led men
formerly into the free soil party. 1t is
the growth of this spirit which shall
make issues change. 1t is this spirit
which shall make issues change. 1t lie
this spirit which shall turn the eyes OF
the whole country from the contempla-
ton of the past, to the brave, large
look into the future. 1t is this spirit
which at last shall lead parties, even if
by unconscious steps, into the paths
which shall divide the Union once
more, not by sections, but by ideas.
Who shall say that it is not privilege
TO take part in such work Happy,
| know, are they who, with good con-
science, can take part as partisans In
the strifes of the hour. There is no
enthusiasm in a twelvemonth like the
enthusiasm of ones party friends.
There is no activity SO delightful to
the man who has breathed the air of
America until it has become part of
his being But not less happy are
they who at the call of conscience can
leave all this and simply stand and
wait. Happier, perhaps, because to
them may be given to see, behind all
parties, with more unclouded vision
the benign cOuntenance of their cOun-
try, approving with loving look every
sacrifice made in her behalf. May the
sight of that vision keep you and me
true in every stress to the patriots
duty. SO shall we best do our part in
our day and generation for the happi-
ness and perpetuity of the republic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25

think | ought to study law or medi-
cine, or keep ON teaching; but to be a
lawyer or doctor requires too much
study, and too much brains to start
with, and teaching is too hard work.
Under these circumstances, would you
not advise me to become an editor ~
We certainly would your ideas of
the life of an editor and of his sur
roundings and freedom from care and
toll are singularly accurate. An edi-
tor is the happiest being on earth. He
has little or nothing to do and his pay
is all that heart could wish. His sane
tum, with its Persian rugs and Turkey
carpets, it's costly rosewood furniture,
its magnificent mirrors, its beautiful
pictures, its complete library of splen-
didly5 bound books, it's buffet stocked
with the finest of wines, liquors and
cigars, which cost but puff or two, it's
silver bell to summon an attendant
whenever julep or cocktail is want
ed, and, in short, with it's everything
that human ingenuity can devise for
his comfort and pleasure, is perfect
little paradise, where he sits or lounges
and reigns young lord, with the
world OF fashion and pleasure at his
feet. And then anybody can be an ed
ltor-nO study, no preparation, no
brains, nothing but little money to
start with and once started the money
pours in upon you in steady stream
and the chief labor of your life is to
spend it. AS for the labor of editing a
newspaper, that is mere moonshine. A
mere glance at the columns of a news
paper is enough to convince you that
it requires no labor to edit it and less
brains. 1t is certainly glorious life,
that of an editor, life of luxurious
ease and elegant leisure-a life for the
gods, filed, like that of the young
lover in his sweet dream of requited
love, with flutes and rose leaves and
mOOnbeams,
While not wave of trouble rolls
Across his peaceful breast;
and that all men are not editors is one
of the strangest things beneath the
stars.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
A SUNDAY SCHOOL POLITICIAN, ,,
Personal independence the Great Factor
i'm American Politics.
Ez-Mayor Seth Loac of Brooklyn before the ~ z.
Reform Club.

EI-MGyOr Seth LOaC Of Brooklyn before the ~ z
Reform Club.
Meanwhile, tariff reform in the pres
ent canvass has made the entire can
vass a campaign of education. In
stead of the mere clash of contending
party organizations, instead of the per-
sonal dIsparagements and cOntrOver-
sizes OF other campaigns, men have been
studying facts and discussing princi-
pies. The fireside and the work shop
have been the forums of debate no less
than the public meeting and the news
paper. The centennial exposition of
1876 brought before our people the
gathered products of the worlds taste
and skill. No one is so dull as not to
recognize the immense impulse it gave
to every department of American art
and manufacture in the expression of
beauty and of truth. So by this can
vass our people have been compelled
tn think on questions of public policy
as touching tile revenues of the gov
eminent as they never have thought
before Not a corner of the world that
has not contributed its lesson, some
times IFS appeal to reason. The result
of this appeal, in the long run the
truth, wherever it may lie, will have
no reason to dread. In the meanwhile
this reflection is in itself inspiring and
the spectacle sublime. A great peo-
pie, and intelligent, spreading from
sea To sea, first discussing. then think
ing, then acting. The ballots on cleo
ton day will indeed decide the first
step which is to follow. But the con-
sequences and the benefits of such a
campaign will not cease while this gen
Grafton survives. To some of us it has
brought hardness. 1t has taken us out
of our accustomed place, it has taken
us away from friends and associations
which we hold most dear. 1t has lift
ed before our eyes the fascinating
figure of truth, and has compelled us
to decide whether we would follow her
at every hazard, or whether, with
averted eye, we would go whittier our
conscience leads us not. Not to all,
but to many, it has brought the touch
stone which tries a man as to what ma
ture he is of. One of the political con-
sequences in our own state of New
York is very marked. Many thousands
of men this year stand between the two
parties-out of one, not in the other
sure to oppose the domination over
one party of the protected industries
and the domination of the liquor traffic
over the other. They fear from both
nominations selfish regard for special
interests instead of broad public pol
icy. No argument, no appeal can
shake them from this stand. Their
opinion of others may be shaken, their
estimate of men may be changed, but
with a single voice they say, like the
determined warrior in the pOem:-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
Notice of Probate of viii.

LOAMI B. FLINT'S ESTATE
STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT SIS
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsbury, within and for said district on the
5th. day of October, a. ID. 1885,
An instrument purporting to be the last Will
and Testament with one Codicil of Loami b. Flint
late of st. Johnsbury in said district, deceased
being presented to Court by Mary B. Flint the
Executrix therein named, for Probate
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at session
in st. Johnsbury, on the 27th day of October
A. d. 1883, and show cause, if any they may have
against the Probate of said Will; for which
purpose it is further ordered, that a copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks sue
cessively in the Caledonian, printed at st.
Johnsbury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
BY the Court, Attest
WALTER P. SMITH Judge,
A true Copy of Record Attest
1874 WALTER z. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
BE an Editor.
Louisville Courier-Jos1rnal.

A Young man writes from one of the
rural villages of Tennessee al have
been teaching school ever since | quit
school about a year ago, but do not
like it. 1t is time | had chosen a pro-
fession, and think l had rather he an
editor than anything else, for 1 like
ease and comfort and plenty of money
and do not like to work. To be an ed :
itor, to sit in an elegant sanctum, with
nothing to do but write when | feel
like it, to have plenty of money and go
where and wlren please, free of cost,
and lead the editors quiet life of ease,
without care or trouble of any sort. is
the height Of my ambition. Ny friends
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
PARIS, 1873.
Notice of Probate of will.

JOSEPH W. THOMAS ESTATE
STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT Sc
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
St ohnsbury within and for said District on the
10Th day of October A. ID. 1888.
An instrument purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Joseph w. Thomas late of
Hardwick, in said District, deceased, being pre-
scented to Court by Butler Shipman one of the Ex-
ecutors therein named, 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 10th day of Nov, A. d. 1885, and
show cause if any they may have, against the Pro
bate of said Will for which purpose it is further
ordered that copy OF the record of this order be
DOMAIN printed at St Johnsbury, previous to said
time appointed for hearing.
By the Court, Attest
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
true Copy of Record Attest
1916 WALTER p. SMITH Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
HORACE DURKEE's ESTATE.

IIOhAOE Do hhEE . ESIAIE.
CTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT Is
- In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office in
St JOhnsbury, within and for said District on the
9th day of October, a. D., 1898
An instrument purporting to be the last Will
and Testament with one Codicil of Horace Durkee
late of st. John sbury in said District deceased
being presented to Court by Daniel Carpenter the
Exector therein named. for Probate: 1t is ordered
by said Court that all persons concerned therein be
notified to appear at session of said Court to be
held at the Probate Office in ST. Johnsbury on the
9th day of October A d., 1888 and show cause il
any they may have, against the Probate of said
Will for which purpose it is further ordered that
a copy of the record of this order be published
three weeks successfully in the Caledonian printed
at St. Johnsbury previous to said tame appointed
for hearing.
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER P SMITH, Judge.
true copy of Record, Attest : p
TIA WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
Commissioners Notice.

JAMES GILCHRIST'S I'd ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Caledonia, Commissioners to receive examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of James Gilchrist ID late OF
Barnet in said District. deceased and the term OF
six months from the 22nd day of September 1888
being allowed by said Court to the creditors OF
tive claims before Give notice that we win
attend to the duties of appointment at the
store of Ora Bishop in McIndoes Falls in said
District, on the first day of December and the
first day of March next, at one O'Clock in the
afternoon, on each of said days
SETH FORD,
ORA BISHOP,
1874 Commissioners
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
WHAT STATES THE REPUBLICANS MUST
CARRY TO ELECT A PRESIDENT.

The democrats place their reliance
upon the solid south and New York,
the pivotal state. The republicans do
not despair of carrying New York
state. If the democrats carry New
York state, they will have to fight for
it. But the republicans will not, like
the democrats, stake their success
wholly on carrying New York state.
That they can win without it appears
from the following statement of the
political condition of the several states
in relation to the electoral vote:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
The Presidents silence.


The democratic candidate makes nc
speeches. His regard for the dignity
which doth hedge president about
forbids him doing it. He is a chief
magistrate of his country; has been
that for nigh upon four years by the
choice of his countrymen. He can but
discharge in good conscience and WISE
" as he can his duties as president
He lets his administration speak for
him. He is content to await the popu-
lar verdict upon it. He does nothing
says nothing, as a politician, to in
fuence it in his favor. The people
know from a hundred other sources
that he is the presidential candidate of
his party they do not know from him,
except through his letter ofacceptance,
that he is candidate at all. He is
simply president. He is not free, as
Gen. Harrison is, to proclaim himself a
candidate and urge his party's success.
In silence, which is dignifed and most
excellent, he awaits the result of the
contest in which he takes no percepti-
BILE part. His conduct is admirable,
and if he fails to be elected he will not
fail to continue to retain the respect
and esteem of his countrymen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
The Ffftieth Congress.

bOstOH dtcOTd, hep.
A study in recent legislation, adapt
ed from newspaper headlines =
Dec. 4, '87-What Congress Will Do
May ], 'S8-What Congress May Do
July [, 'SS-What Congress Should
Do.
Aug. What Congress is Trying to
Do.
Sept. What Congress is Pretend
ing to Do.
Oct. What Congress Might Have
Done.
Oct. 20-Congress is Done. Thank
Heaven.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
The Assessment Fiends.
Neac Fork Tribune, Rep.

The work of levying political assess
ments on government employees was
never carried on so shamelessly as
now. The demand for money is open
ly made, and, like General Benet's Or
der, it applies to women and child
rem as well as to men, The demo-
cratic managers have taken warning
from the charge that the law was vio-
lated when Mr.. Cleveland sent his check
to the national committee, and with
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25

their "requcsts" for contributions they
send slip stating that the money can
| lawfully be given TO the committees
treasurer, who is not in the govern
ment service. A pretty quibble this
| for reformersi
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
simmerings From the Political Pot

The Fate OF the Non-Registered.
Chicago Tribune.
The man who remains unregistered
is in the same plight as the alien, the
lunatic and the unpardoned convict.
He has voluntarily incurred disabili-
ties which no power can remove. He
is disfranchised, and not all the courts
and armies of the country can help
him to cast presidential ballot.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
Farm for Sale.

One-fourth mile outside the village limits of st.
Johnsbury, at the head of Pleasant St, within the
village school district, containing one hundred and
fifty acres, cutting seventy five tons of hay, and
very productive for wheat, oats, and all crops
grown in northern Vermont. A thrifty wood lot
OF fifteen acres Well watered with good water
at house and barns. Buildings pleasantly situat-
ed and in all respects desirable place for resi-
denee and for profitable farming. a portion of
the purchase money can remain If desired.
RICHARD w. PEABODY.
June 90 1881 al
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
A Deficit Instead of Surplus.



Two things are now happening to
Secretary Fairchild's estimated surplus
of $50, 469, 206. Instead of his total es-
timated expenditure of 1896, 500, 1913,
we have in fact total of apprOpria-
tons, passed by the democratic House
and signed or to be signed by Mr..
Cleveland, amounting to 1864, $40, 900.
That cuts off $38, 900, 900 of the surplus
at one end. Instead of Mr.. Fairchild's
total estimated receipts of $3.50, 000,-
600, every indication points to a total
not exceeding 1851 100000 for the
first quarters returns are already in,
and the ratio of the first quarters re-
ceipts to those of the whole year has
been quite accurately determined by.
experience. That would cut 800, 900,
600 from the other end of Mr.. Fair
child's Surplus of $50, 469, 206. Net re-
suit, no surplus whatever, but an ac-
tual deficit of three and half million
dollars
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
Total
DOUBTFUL.
Total doubtful :.

Total doubtful &c
The reliable republican states bring
the candidate of the republican party
within 10 electoral votes of the requir-
ed majority the solid democratic states
bring the democratic candidate within
AZ electoral votes. The democrats
must carry New York or suffer defeat.
On the other hand, the republicans
can afford to lose New York if they
can carry Indiana and either of the
other two doubtful states.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
ELECTING A PRESIDENT.
WHAT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY MUS

Whole number of Electoral Votes 4O1
Necessary to elect POI
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-10-25
Notice of Probate of viii.

72-74
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-07-20

The vote on Mr.. Dingley's amend
ment to the Mills bill providing for a
reduction of fifty per cent in the duty on
sugar was good test Of the insincerity
of the Democratic tariff reformers." y
Following the Presidents lead, they
have been clamoling for months for re
liefsfrom burdens imposed on the neces-
.a1ics of life and for emancipation from
the greed Of the manufacturing trusts. =
When they were challenged to cut dowa
ne duties on sugar, an article Of univer-
sal consumption, they voted against it to
, man. At the same time the fact was
wrung from Their leaders that they had
been in secret consultation with Mr..
Havcmeycr, chief representative of the
Sugar Trust, and had arranged matters
tn suit him. If they had been sincere
in their prolestations ofsolicitude for the
,oor mans breakfast table, they would
have taken off onc-half OF the duty on
: suaar BY that cxpedient alone they
| sonld have reduced the surplus reve.
f mes one-half. They favored neither
one thing nor the other, and were only
S roo bappy to take their orGcrs from thu
! Sugar Trusts
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-07-20

Congressman brunmof Pennsylvania,
sizes up the President just icbt as to
his remarkable diatnbe against Inc voOI
interests, when he says n. wants Il
get rid Of the Eve millions duiv an wool
and keep the fifty millions On n I. be
cause the first beneh's Tue v,oTaury .
the North, while the sugar /. ,,;.''s nj,
/ in the South
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-07-20

There is no tariff on the raw material
# hoots and shoes, yet many Americans
argue that but for the torIii t9e'. oGo's
aud shoes made fOn Enshsh leather
would be cheaper
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-07-20
FoR SALE, CHEAP FOR CASH.

The Tompkins Farm Of about one hunire4
and eighu five acres, Immediately At Port
Tobacco Station, iu good order, all buildings
and fence uesl, repaired Some good fruit.
Air. l.. r johnson Al IL Plata, vii slow
the prope ~.
or win he rented to a desirable tenant
Address D.. DUCK,
500 North Charles Street
ma, ls-f Baltimore, lld.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-07-20
BUY YOUR FURNISH.
IEGE FROM us.

We can give You prices that will
Nowhere else such variety to select
from.
We have everything dat is needed in
Ncckwear.
All the new shapes in Collars anil
Cuffs
We have created stir with our
Gents Outing Shirts.
Orr Stylcsare Beautiful and Nobbv
in Plains, Stripes, or Checks.
Windsor Ties and Lawn Tennis Belts
to wear with Flannel Shirts.
You ought 70 see our stock; it is won
dcrfully arg4 aud pretty.
Gems Bathing Suits, all prices.
Gents llafikerchicfs, in plain white
and colored borders.
Gents silk Haudkerchiefs.
Gents Jcw.lry.
Gents Uulcrwear in Gauzc. Nelm
Weights, Msrino, Flannel, BalJrig
gan &c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-07-20
ORDER MIST
IN the Circuit Court for Charles ~.
No 713 Equity.

In the matter Of the sale Of M ~.
the Inland and Coastwisa IT,, 80 estate d
Company of Baltimore eity NV p !, l99F'alioi
jackson and Joseph J. Waters "g ~ P
=. Ordered that the sale made and reD,...
Elgha. r. Jackson and Joseph ] 0 W.. y
r@s 81 ,or y ,ne sale Of 38G acres of 'e
cause 10 the contrary thereor lr', NJ unles
before the fourth Monday Of NM suoWn on d
vided a copy Of this order he ~. nexl pro
newspaper published in Charles . yea Ia SON
week in each of three successive Vooaiy One
70 the said fourth Monday of : r' weeks PRO
Tue report states the amonntofssiSaiy next
J. SAMUEL TURNER = ~ Ne 0Ol
q 81. u. Tor Uharls, S'ers
True eopy--Test. OOanty.
j. l3-ct "'10 '7'rk
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-07-20
School Notice.

NJ. Roard of School Commissioners viii
Ibe p 80 Office in PORT Tobacco on
TUESDAY, July sis', 1885,
- Of holding an examination Tor
for the purpose eu q Teachers eo.bs certificates.
BY orosi ~ ~ i j. MADDOX,
Secretary.
=. On III
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-07-20
.nINNER and FESTIVAL.

r...o will be Dinner and Festival in the
Grove Vs,i near St PAurs Chapel (''Piney' } On
WEDNESDAK, august sth, 1885,
,.,e;. # not next fair day for the benefit
T.. ls.'i chnr,h and Sunday School. ly 2O-ct
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-07-20

The Democratic party, cAeet"s
persons of imbeeils th men
,ioniug, is not on : q i'er
trade party or s''n -
the same year Ne 'emoCra'
who is not a free traa ~
where. lie shouldjoin '.srs
The Democratic party will nike free
trade fight in 1884. Ifithes il will
J make another in 1888 Theonfct oe-
J tween free trade and protectu is ire
n prcssible and must te fouglto The bit
ter end. We split upon Npromlses
/ and propose neither to aA nor give
'e qulrter." In 1888 after A. st. Louis
Y co,vcu.ion he shows concIuyely that
e he is satisfied, and that tie action Of
a that convention conformed eltrely with
Is his free trade views. He SITS "Tarif
reduction of the Henry Wattg0n kind
- is the tariff reduction of the St. Louii
'aS platform, and none other |. may b
re- that | have been more eanest and in
he sistcnt in the matter Of urgercv bus no
al where and at no time have exceeds
the demands made by the St, Louis plat
''u form, which | hot only voted br ia com
ccs mittee, and reported to the convention
- but which is an exact reproduction {
Nc my own view delivered over and Oys
will again"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-07-20

The Democrats are just now Ping
that the assertions made that ','~o-
'rat platform i. free trade dIs nt'
:, are r'r Republican lies, told for thPp
Of deceiving the public. In th'pe'-
| ton it is well to read the u'tes Of
I Henry wptterson, the great / o.
fire. trade. He sad in Marc Y
,.. nxne4hf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-25

The stsadhst assumption BY the orators
from Blaine down thai the democrats are oil
free traders" 10 IN example Of what brasen
shrontry and stalwsrt lying csa accomplish.
No democrat has demanded free trade because
it lie wholly imprsctible and never can be
attained while our country has public debt
and never after that shall have been paid
till public officers will serve without salaries
and governmental business transacted with
out money-that Is never.
NJ. N. Armstrong in presenting the name
Of l. w. Brewer TO the late congressional
convention, said the latter would talk pro-
lection and free trade" He again repeated
In another form that "the candidate | am
about TO name will canvass the district thor.
oughly and show the heresies Of protection
and will talk on tariff reform and free trade. "
Mr.. Armstrong is not free trader, neither
is Mr. Brewer, and the Tunes knew that il
was not doing either Of these gentlemen
justice when it published, as fact, that Mr..
Armstrong said Mr.. Brewer would advocate
"free trade