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R. M. Lawrence's carriage and blacksmith shop is located on road I.
Robert Delworth's general store is located on road I.
The first settlement in Victory was made by James Elliot, who located about on the line between this town and Granby, in 1812. He remained only three or four years, however. His son Curtis was the first child born in the township. The first permanent inhabitant of the town was John Shorer,
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TOWN OF VICTORY.
who moved from Sanbornton, N. H., to Granby in 1815, and in 1822 to Vic- tory. He was followed that same year by Reuben Sterner, and in the fall of 1825 by Asa Wells, originally from Connecticut, and by Isaac R. Houston. Thus was commenced the settlement which is now known as North Victory.
The settlement of West Victory was commenced in the year 1827, by Tim- othy Minor, who moved his family, consisting of a wife and three children, from Lyndon, on the 17th day of January. Previous to this, however, two men, with their families-Clark Ranney and Eben Clark-moved from West -. minster, Vt., to what was then called the Vale, but which now belongs to Vic- tory. In the fall of 1829 James Towle and Archibald Starks moved from St. Johnsbury, and in the spring of 1830 they were followed by Jonathan Hill, who moved from the same place. The first child born in West Victory was Fanny M. Minor, April 17, 1827. The first death was that of Enoch W. Sanborn, August, 1842, a child about a year and a half old. The first grown person, Mrs. Jeremiah Ingraham, died May 2, 1848, being more than twenty years after the settlement was commenced. The first marriage, that of Jona- than Lawrence and Angeline Towle, occurred October 2, 1852. The first school, consisting of eight scholars, was taught by Hannah Bean, in the spring of 1832. The first saw-mill was built by Joseph Woods, about the year 1830, on Moose river, on the line between Victory and Bradleyvale. Soon after other families moved into that part of the town, and formed the neighborhood now known as South Victory.
Victory did not become an organized town until 1841, the meeting for that . purpose being called by Ansel Hannum, justice of the peace. Isaac R. Houston was chosen moderator ; Loomis Wells, town clerk ; Jonathan Hill, Ransom Hall, John Gates and Chauncey Hildreth, selectmen ; Loomis Wells, town treasurer ; Hubbard Gates, first constable; Abraham Sanborn, James Towle and Ansel Hannum, listers ; Timothy Mier, Chauncey Hildreth and Moses C. Kimball, auditors ; Levi P. Shores, Joseph Nickerson and Nathan Boles, fence viewers; I. R. Houston, John Shores, town grand jurors ; Jonathan Lawrence, Nathan Boles, Elisha Gustin, highway surveyors ; Jo- seph Hall, Chauncey Hildreth, county grand jurors ; Levi P. Shores, Moses C. Kimball and Orin Hall, petit jurors. The first postoffice was established March 24, 1858, Nott S. Damon being the first postmaster.
Charles Damon was born in Kirby, Vt., in 1824, came to this town in 1873, and located upon the place he now occupies, on road 9. He has been first selectman ten successive years, held a seat in the legislature two terms, has been town treasurer two years, and town agent eleven years. He married Elizabeth A. Boyce, of Victory, and they have one daughter, Lila A. Mrs. Damon has been school superintendent two years, town clerk two years, and also postmistress for a number of years. She is one of a family of eleven children, five of whom were girls, and all of whom attained an adult age.
O. M. Gallup, owner of Gallup's mills, on road I, was born in Wakefield, Maine, of Scotch and American parentage. His parents were not greatly
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TOWN OF VICTORY.
blessed with this world's goods, and hence he received only a common school education. At the age of twenty-one he left home and began as a common laborer. But men of his stamp are not long in coming to the top, and we find him among the upper waters of the Swift river, a branch of the Andros- coggin, in full charge of the " upper drive," the largest lot of logs that ever came down that river, and which he brought safely to Lewiston. Next he went to Conway, N. H., and worked as a carpenter. He next went to Hop- kinton, Mass., and built the Hopkinton & Milford railroad. Next he built the Nashua & Acton railroad, and from there he went to Bedford, Mass., and had a contract in building another railroad. At this time, July 3, 1873, he married Mary A. Cutler, of Bedford, a most estimable lady. Next he went to Woods River Junction, R. I., and built the Woods River railroad, and then the largest portion of the Kingston & Narragansett railroad. We next find him in Vermont, where he built forty-one miles of the St. Johns- bury & Lake Champlain railroad, from Johnson to the lake, and then he built the Profile & Franconia Notch railroad, in the White Mountains. For the next three years he was engaged in filling trestles on the St. Johns- bury & Lake Champlain railroad. He then built the docks and a hotel at Swanton, Vt., at a cost of $28,000.00. After this he built the railroad from Bethlehem Junction, N. H., to Bethlehem street. Then he built thirteen miles of railroad from Maquam Bay to Rouse's Point, an extension of the St. J. & L. C. R. R. This road, which runs parallel with another, was through the management of ex-Gov. G. H. Smith, laid on the shelf and has not been used for many years. In 1880 he came here, and, with C. H. Stevens, who soon sold out, bought the mill now called Gallup's mill. There was not even a decent highway to the place at that time. He surveyed the route for a railroad at his own expense, obtained a large part of the subscription, by personal effort and solicitation, to build the road, and then subscribed $1,500.00 himself. He took the contract to build it, and sunk $2,300.00 more. But, to use his own words, he " did not cry over that, for the town had a railroad, as he meant it should." From that time to the present he has mostly been engaged in his mill. Mr. and Mrs. Gallup have been blessed with four children, two of whom died in infancy. Two are living in Swanton, where his family resides.
William Towle came from Townshend, in 1831, and settled on the place now leased by A. L. Vachon of C. Williams, on road 15. John Towle, then a youth, came with his parents, and, in September, 1840, married Permelia Brown, of Newport. They began housekeeping at once, in the house on road 13, where they now live. They have lived in town longer than any other couple. From their union came William H., who lives with them and carries on the farm, and Mary Ann, who married Joseph E. Goddard, and resides off road 15. William H. married Emily Emerson, of Wheelock, and has four children, Gertrude E., Bertrand E., Lydia A. and Anna B. Gertrude E. married A. L. Vachon, and has one child, William A.
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TOWN OF VICTORY.
James K. Bonnett was a soldier in the Rebellion, serving in Co. C, 8th Vt. Vols. He was in the Red River expedition, was in the battles of Port Hudson, Winchester, and Fisher Hill, and was taken prisoner at Berwicks Bay. He was afterwards paroled, but returned to his company, and was soon captured again. Paroled once more he returned to his old comrades and remained through the war. He has been town lister, auditor, overseer of the poor, and is now a justice of the peace.
Isaac R. Houston married Sally C. Bell, of Granby, and settled on the farm now occupied by Nathan H., in 1826. We find that he was the first moderator in town meetings, was connected with town affairs quite exten- sively, and is remembered as a man whom the people trusted and respected. His son tells us that at one time while on his way from Lunenburgh the wolves obliged him to take refuge in a tree, so he cut some boughs and made a bed among the branches and slept soundly all night. In the morning there were fifteen wolves at the foot of the tree awaiting his descent ; but at daylight they dispersed. Mr. Houston's children were Jane J., Nathan J., Caroline D., Horace B., Martha M., and Wesley I. Horace B., who resides off road 4, served in Co. G, 4th Vt. Vols.
Timothy Miner, with his wife, Fanny, came to this town in 1827, locating on Victory Hill. Mrs. Miner still resides here, aged eighty-seven years. She has reared seven daughters and one son.
C. F. Noyes, general superintendent for L. D. Hazen, came here from Whitefield, N. H., where he still owns property and where his family still re- side. He has been general superintendent from the beginning of the busi- ness in the mill. He was a soldier in the 2d N. H. Regt., and was wounded at the battle of Gettysburg.
William Wilson, living on road 92, was a soldier in the 2d Mass. Regt., afterwards in the 30th Maine, and then, by consolidation, was transferred to Co. G., 13th Maine Regt. He was in the first battle of Bull Run, and later in the Red River expedition, then was on duty at Savannah, Ga.
Ralph E. Lee was born in St Johnsbury, son of Asa Lee, one of the early settlers of that town. He married Adeliza C. White, of Coventry, Vt., and they have six children-Herman, Henry, George E., Abbie M., Albert C. and Charles M. Abbie married Charles H. Hall, of St. Johnsbury, and is now living in Newark. They have three children, Bertha A., Edna L. and Isabel. Herman married Nettie Orcutt, of Burke, and they have one child, Ella J. George E. married Ella A. Rand, of Keene, N. H., and has one child, Ralph E. When Mr. Lee first came to this town he lived in a log house, but they now have one of the best houses in town. His farm shows good cultivation and amply rewards him. George E. is a photographer, also an artist of more than local repute. He has built a photograph gallery on the home place, and is noted for his fine views. All the family are possessed of musical talent.
John Breakwood came here from Canada. He has a farm on road 4. He
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believes a farmer should be a farmer, and has acted on that principle, and always made a small margin at the end of the year. He has three children, Alvin, Calvin J. and Elizabeth.
D. C. Bonnett, a farmer on road 14, came here from St. Johnsbury, in 1877. He was born in Waterford, Vt., in 1833, of French-American parent- age, great-grandson of Joseph Bonnett, who came from France under Gen. Lafayette, and fought in the Revolution. John, his grandfather, was in the War of 1812, and Luther C., his father, was in Co. A, 11th Vt. Vols., in the Civil war. D. C. married Miss L. M. Ayers, in 1855, who was born in Hatty, C. E., in 1835. They have eight children, Clara C., Mabel, Jennie N., Agnes M., Gertrude J., Clarence C., Kattie M. and Samuel W.
Ashley Appleton came from Keene, N. H., in 1823, and located in Granby. He had three children, George A., Francis G. and Nancy M. Mr. Apple- ton's widow is now living with her son George A., in this town. She was born April 2, 1793, and is able to read coarse print without glasses, and can go up and down stairs readily. Her husband died August 4, 1876, aged seventy-nine years. George A. Appleton was born in Granby, in 1823, moved to Victory in 1854, and has since lived on the place, on road 5, now occupied by him. He married Fannie R. Wooster, of Granby, daughter of John Wooster, a Congregationalist clergyman. Their children are Flora Luella, born November 4, 1852, married David C. Smith, January 22, 1874 ; Fayette G., born July 2, 1854, married Ella L. Wirt, of Albion, N. Y., Sep- tember 24, 1885 ; John A., born February 15, 1856, died June 30, 1883 ; Lilla E., born November 9, 1858, now a student at Oberlin college, Ohio ; and George S., born March 25, 1862. Mr. Appleton has been a member of the legislature four terms, is now selectman, and is the fourth generation of deacons in the family. At one time he had four children in the college at Oberlin, Ohio.
Charles A. Story, on road 14, was born in Kirby. He served in Co. D, 3d Vt. Vols., and now owns a half interest with Charles Damon in the Kirby granite quarry. He married Almira Blanchard, of Concord. Vt., and has three children.
A. B. Colby, a farmer on road 9, and freight agent for the Victory Branch railroad, came here from St. Johnsbury and built the house he now occupies. Daniel Colby, who lives with him, came here about nine years ago.
J. Ingraham, a farmer on road 9, was born in Sharon, Vt. He has been twice married, and reared a family of twenty-two children, twelve of whom are living, viz. : George W., Charles F., Henry B., Susan C., Malissa, Eunice L., Marshal J., Mary E., Loanda J., Georgina S., Oliver E. and Elmer J.
The Methodist church of Victory, located at Damon's Crossing, was organ- ized by its first pastor, Rev. Lyman H. Farnham, in 1852. The meetings are at present held in the school-house, but the society contemplates building a church during the present year. Forty members now compose tbe society, under the pastoral charge of Rev. George E. Burnham. A Sunday-school is held regularly, with an average attendance of thirty-five.
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GORES-PUBLISHERS' NOTES.
GORES. VERY'S GORE is located in the northwestern part of the county, and is bounded north by Norton, east by Lewis, south by Bristol, and west by Warren Gore. It was granted January 27, 1791, to Samuel Avery, and contains 10,685 acres. It is mountainous and uninhabited.
W ARREN GORE is an uninhabited tract of 6,380 acres, lying in the- northwestern part of the county, and belonging to the town of Warren, in Washington county. It is bounded north by Norton, east by Avery's Gore, south by Morgan and Bristol, and west by Warner's grant. The records do not show when this territory was grauted, but it was probably chartered with the town of Warren, October 20, 1789. On the line- between this gore and Norton is a considerable pond, the waters of which flow to the north into Masuippe river, in Canada.
W ARNER'S GRANT, a tract of 2,000 acres, lying in the north- western part of the county, is bounded north by Norton, east by Warren gore, south by Morgan, in Orleans county, and west by Holland and Morgan, in Orleans county. It was granted October 20, 1787. It contains no stream of importance, and is uninhabited.
PUBLISHER'S NOTES.
A. L. BAILEY is the most extensive dealer in musical merchandise in northern Vermont and' New Hampshire, with offices and ware-rooms at St. Johnsbury and Burlington. He employs a. large number of salesmen, who are ever ready to give customers the most polite attention. Call and examine his stock. He publishes a card on page 292.
WILLIAM D. BRONSON, of East Hardwick, one of the principal farmers of the county, is . largely engaged in breeding fine registered Jersey cattle, and Duroc or Red Jersey swine. He will furnish good stock at reasonable prices. His card is on page 268.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD COMPANY .- This extensive corporation, operating a majority of all the Vermont lines, offers superior accommodations to the traveling public. With palace cars by day and sleeping cars by night, attentive officers and quick time, it is a pleasure to . travel over this superb road, among the mountains, along the picturesque valleys, and anon catching glimpses of the beautiful Lake Champlain. The ever varying scenery makes this a. popular route for tourists. The Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain R. R. is also operated in connection with this line. The principal offices are located at St. Albans, Vt. See card on. page 250.
THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, of Hartford, Conn., publishes a card. on page 251. It is an old and reliable company, and is represented by capable and honest men throughout the country. Mr. G. H. Smalley, of Lyndonville, has represented the company for eleven years, and Mr. E. D. Dutton, of Hardwick, for six years. People who insure with. the Connecticut, will get liberal and sound policies.
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PUBLISHER'S NOTES.
C. F. GIBBS, florist and seedsman, of St. Johnsbury, publishes a card on page 251. Mr. Gibbs is prepared to furnish, on short notice, plants for bedding or for the conservatory, artistic floral designs of all descriptions, cut flowers, bouquets, etc., which will be shipped to any points desired. He guarantees satisfaction, and we cheerfully recommend him to our readers.
J. W. GOODELL, of Burlington, advertises his extensive business as a manufacturer of and dealer in marble and granite goods, on the fly-leaf, opposite back cover. Mr. Goodell has su- perior facilities, employing, as he does, artists of known skill and experience, and having abundant capital, he is ready to undertake a job of any magnitude desired, and is enabled to offer very liberal terms.
HENRY, JOHNSON & LORD, an enterprising firm of Burlington, Vt., offer nepenthe to their suf- fering brethren, in the several proprietary medicines they manufacture, mentioned in their · card on page 278. We would advise all afflicted ones to heed their proclamation and receive a respite from the ills flesh is heir to.
JONES & SHIELDS, manufacturers of furniture, succeeded H. M. Ayer & Co., in 1882. They manufacture hard and soft wood furniture for the trade, and give special attention to the manufacture of office furniture, etc., to order. They aspire to do the best work, and will give custom orders prompt attention. See their card on page 268.
LYNDON INSTITUTE .- Walter E. Ranger, A. M., principal, publishes a card on page 251. Mr. Ranger is a young man of acknowledged ability, and is laboring assiduously to make this edu- · cational institution equal to the best.
THE RANDOLPH, VT., NORMAL SCHOOL .- The Orange County Grammar School, at Randolph, "was constituted a State Normal school, by act of legislature, in 1866, and commenced work under state supervision in February, 1867. Edward Conant was principal for eight years, Abel E. Leavenworth for four and one-half years, and Andrew W. Edson for five years. Prof. Conant returned to the school in 1884, and is still principal of it. Since again coming under his charge it has added fresh lustre to its reputation as a fit place for training the minds of young men and women, either for the responsible positions of teachers, or to fill places of trust in the business walks of mature manhood and womanhood. Prof. Conant was late su- perintendent of education, is one of the most able instructors in the state, and those wishing for the advantages to be obtained under his management should address him on the subject. See card on page 258.
THE ROME, WATERTOWN & OGDENSBURG R. R .- From the original short line from Rome to Wa- tertown and Cape Vincent, this road has acquired other lines, until it is now one of the great trunk lines of the state. Passengers for pleasure, business or emigration will find this route, which connects at Norwood and Ogdensburg with the Central Vermont line, one of the most interesting of all the western routes. Traversing a rich agricultural region, the road passes through several cities, and in many places gives the traveler glimpses of Lake Ontario, with its white winged vessels, and at Niagara Falls offers one the best views to be obtained by rail- road travelers. See card on page 274.
DANIEL THOMPSON, proprietor of the celebrated Paddock Iron Works, is prepared to execute in the most finished manner all kinds of foundry and machinist work, at his shops in Paddock Village, St. Johnsbury. Mr. Thompson has been connected with the Paddock Iron Works for thirty years, and has carried on the business for ten years. He publishes a card on page 268.
THE VERMONT STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, at Castleton, Rutland county, is one of the most beau- tifully located in the state. The grounds and buildings are admirably adapted for school pur- poses. Situated on a slight elevation at the head of Seminary street, they are at once retired, easy of access, airy and healthful. The drainage of the grounds is perfect, the ventilation of the buildings complete, having accommodations for one hundred boarders and two hundred day pupils. The present main building was first opened for the reception of pupils in 1830. by the late Solomon Foote, since which time there have been many changes of able teachers, while many hundred cultivated young men and women have gone out from its halls upon a useful life. It became a State Normal School in 1867. In 1881 it came under the control of Capt. Abel E. Leavenworth, entering upon a new era of prosperity. During the first half of the spring term of 1886 one hundred and forty pupils were enrolled, and during the last term, one hundred and sixty-nine. The last graduating class numbered sixteen, and the present one twenty pupils, making for the year nearly forty graduates. The school is steadily grow- ing in patronage, age and maturity of pupils, and in popularity, and a high standard for rigid thoroughness has been maintained. Principal Leavenworth was born in Charlotte, Vt., grad- uated from the University of Vermont, was for eight years principal of Hinesburg Academy, several years principal of Beeman Academy, at New Haven, and while principal of the State Normal School at Randolph, over two hundred graduates were commissioned to teach. His success at Castleton has been very satisfactory, and during the last year students have come from eight counties. He is ably seconded by an efficient corps of teachers, and the school can not fail in the future to command its legitimate share of patronage. See card on page 252.
DR. J. WARD's Vegetable Kidney Compound is one of the most popular medicines known, and deservedly so. The proprietors, Mrs. L. H. & W. H. Ward, do not advertise a "cure- all," but a remedy designed especially for diseases of the kidneys and liver. They publish a ·card on page 268.
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CENSUS TABLE.
CENSUS TABLE.
POPULATION OF THE SEVERAL TOWNS IN CALEDONIA AND ESSEX COUNTIES OF EACH CENSUS! SINCE 1791, INCLUSIVE, SHOWING THE LOSS AND GAIN IN EACH TOWN.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
1791
1800
1810
1820
1830
1840
1850
1860
1870
1880
Barnet.
477
858
1,301
1,488
1,764
2,030
2,521
1,994
1,945
1,907
Bradleyvale*
108
460
541
866
997
1,103
1,138
1,162
1,252
Cabott
122
349
886
1,032
1,304
1,440
2,633
2,577
2,544
2,216
2,003
Groton
45
248
449
595
836
928
895
939
811
1,014
Hardwick
3
260
735
867
1,216
1,354
1,402
1,369
1,519
1,484
Kirby ...
20
311
312
401
520
509
473
417
398
Lyndon.
59
542
1,090
1,296
1,822
1,753
1,752
1,695
2,179
2,434
Newark ..
365
873
1,301
1,294
1,351
1,443
1,377
1,247
1,141
1,041
Ryegate.
187
406
812
994
1,119
1,222
1,606
1,098
935
1,046
Sheffield.
170
388
581
720
821 143
215
240
228
252
St. Johnsbury.
143
663
1,334
1,404
1,592
1,887
2,758
3,469
4,665
5,800
Sutton.
144
433
697
1,005
1,068
1,001
987
920
838
Walden
43
153
455
580
827
913
910
1,099
992
931
Waterford.
63
565
1,289
1,247
1,358
1,388
1,412
1,171
879
815
Wheelock
33
568
964
906
834
881
855
832
222
829
Total.
2,047
7,566 14,966 16,669 20,967 21,891 23,595 21, 708 22,247 23,607
ESSEX COUNTY.
Averill ..
Bloomfield.
27
144
132
150
11 179
7
12
14 455
627
Brighton
66
86
143
124
160
130
119
212
221
193.
Canaan. .
19
74
332
227
373
378
471
408
419
637
Concord.
49
322
677
806
1,031
1,024
1,153
1,291
1,276
1,612
East Haven
79
94
136
191
225
Ferdinand
Granby.
69
120
49
97
105
127
132
174
194
Guildhall.
158
296
544
529
481
470
501
552
483
558:
Lemington
31
52
132
139
183
124
187
207
191
222
Lunenburgh.
119
393
714
856
1,054
1,130
1,123
1,034
999
1,038
Maidstone
125
152
177
166
236
271
237
259
254
286
Norton
53
140
168
212
263
321
Wenlock§
24
28
26
Total
567
1,479 3,087
3,334
3,981|
4,226
4,650
5,786
6,811
7,931
8
88
154
257
360
434
567
593
679
Peacham
574
1,514
2,240
2,300
21
350
107
Burke
1,356
Danville.
2,631
157
193
945
1,535
1,691
Brunswick.
34
33
40
*In 1856 Bradleyvale was annexed to Essex county as parts of Concord and Victory.
+In 1855 Cabot was annexed to Washington county.
¿In 1867 Stannard organized as a town, formerly known as Goshen Gore.
§In 1853 Wenlock was annexed to Brighton and Ferdinand.
32
303
239
Victory.
797
836
811
884
Stannard .
1
48:
244
320
105
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OF- CALEDONIA AND ESSEX COUNTIES, VT. 1887='88.
COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY
HAMILTON CHILD,
AUTHOR OF WAYNE, ONTARIO, SENECA, CAYUGA, TOMPKINS, ONONDAGA, MADI- SON, CORTLAND, CHEMUNG, SCHUYLER, STEUBEN, ORLEANS, HERKIMER, CHENANGO, NIAGARA, ONEIDA, MONROE, GENESEE, SARATOGA, MONT- GOMERY AND FULTON, ALBANY AND SCHENECTADY, RENSSELAER, WASHINGTON, WYOMING, LEWIS, COLUMBIA, SULLIVAN, SCHOHARIE, OTSEGO, ULSTER, CHAUTAUQUA, ST. LAWRENCE, BROOME AND TIOGA, CATTARAGUS, ALLEGANY, AND OTHER COUNTY DI- RECTORIES IN NEW YORK STATE, AND ERIE AND CRAW- FORD COUNTIES, THE BRADFORD OIL DISTRICT IN PENNSYLVANIA, BENNINGTON, RUTLAND, ADDI- SON, CHITTENDEN, FRANKLIN AND GRAND ISLE, LAMOILLE AND ORLEANS, WINDSOR AND WINDHAM COUNTIES IN VERMONT, BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASS., AND CHESHIRE AND GRAFTON COUNTIES, N. H.
PERMANENT OFFICE, -
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
ESTABLISHED 1866.
" He that hath much to do, will do something wrong, and of that wrong must suffer the consequences ; and if it were possible that he should always act rightly, yet when such num- bers are to judge of his conduct, the bad will censure and obstruct him by malevolence, and the good sometimes by mistake."-SAMUEL JOHNSON.
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