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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
From the 81 louis Bullttin.

DEATH by Lightning. Daring The tremendous
thunder stor II of "Wednesday evening,a man
named Shggn, residing Oh Filth Street, neal
the Pond, was struck dead by lightning. He
had risen from his bed for the purpose OF closing
the window, and upon turning to regain it, the
bolt struck him on the right side of the neck and
instantly killed him. His wife who was in the
bed. remained unharmed. The danger of lcav-
ng..bed and the necessity ofrenainng at n dis
lance from the walls, fire place and windows,
during thunder storm, cannot be to 100 fire.
quently urged upon the attention of the public.
we recollect an instance which come under our
personal observation, when three persons were
struck dead, and the fourth, ,ohoSe feet ,oere upon
the round Of his CHAIR escaped unhurt. Wood,
stone and brick are better conductors of the
electric fluid than the human system; and its
tendency to pursue direct line, unless diverted
Ivy some greater attraction, is L well established
scientific fact. Silk, & Lass, wax, and feathers are
the most peefect non conductors known; and if
person. remain on u feather bed at the distance
OF two feet from the wall, he may consider him
self safe.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

ONO PUBLIC WORKS. The GAINESVILLE Repub
lican states that the contractors on the public
works in the vicinity, were paid last week, about
thirty three cents on the dollar, on the amount OF
their estimates and that paper intimates the pro-
liability that general cessation of operations on
the Ohio public works, may take place long on
account Of the scarcity of money
A HlNT.-Thc eoidcncc Of a gOod Taoern, CO.
temporary remarks, is its being aoeH supplied aodh
newspapers anil perjodicnts. Let that lfact be re-
membered. Observation will confirm the asser-
ton.
M1onIGAN Cpors,-The Detroit Daily Advertise
er of Thursday says-"Tho wheat crop through
out the state is mostly harvested, and it is thought
that it will exceed that OF last year million and
half or two millions bushels"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
Orleans COeaaady Grammar
&iCHsSOA.

B the superiurendance Of the former teacher
assisted by the Rev ID. L.. FRENCH, late of Gil
manton Seminary. Every necessary arrangement
for instruction and boa ding is made to meet the
with accommodations for cooking, where the schol-
ar may support himself nearly as cheap at home
~ Tins method is strongly recommended
Board may be had in the boarding house for
81 80 per week, and in private families at various
prices.
Lectures through the term the natural scien.
ces, illustrated by appropriate experiments, in the
use of large and splendid apparatus.
TERMS.
81 for common English branches.
$500 for the higher branches and the languages
80 extra for sacred music
E. G STRONG, Prudential
Il. e. STEWART, Committee.
BrOwnngOn, Aug. 20, 1889. IOSw4
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
From The ,MOntre0E HerdlH. .Hllr. %.

Yesterday morning n melancholy and fatal ac
cident took place of the Nuns Island, by which
nine Canadians met waery grave. Itappears
that canoe with twelve men was sent from
Nuns farm house to the upper end of the island
where they were to be employed farm SER
wants In tho current the boat struck upon Il
rock, and the confusion was so great and imme-
date that she was swamped, hutsuIthough the
the current was so strong as to bear'lhem impct-
uo,Isly on. The three who were saved were
unable to swim, and some fthoso drowned
were good swimmers. BY the eXcnions of Pc
ter Plouff, the bodies Of the unfortunate men
were got out Of the water Ivy means OF graphing
irons.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
Caledonia County Grammar
school, al EyEaGOEa.

fENiE Fall term oiths Institution will commence
Il on Monday the second day Of September
next. The superintendent Of The school will now
be given to Mr. DAVID c. SCOBEY ii recent
graduate of Dartmouth College, who comes with
the highest recommendations, a Scholar and
Teacher. The Trustees confidently Aa,ter them
selves that the observed popularity of the instu-
ton under the supcrinteudance Of Mr. ADAMS,
will, in no respect, be diminished under the care
of the Teacher elect No pains Will be spared to
render the school both profitable and agreeable. A
well selected and extensive apparatus will afford
superior facilities for pursuing the study of tho
tural sciences and the usual lectures illustrative of
these sciences may be expected. Mr. Scobey is al
recommended us an able Teacher Of Ponman-
ship.
Especial attention will be given to the class pre-.
pairing for teaching during the ensuing winter.
Books furnished by the Preceptor at cheap
rate. BOARD at 81 ,25 TO + so per week.
WIN. SCALES, JK Sec. of Board of Trustees.
Lyndon, Aug. 10. 1899. lO7-3w.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
TIE FLORIDA WAR.

Millions more must be expended upon this cost
Iy war, we presume, for we now see that these
ages respect no Treaty, and regard no contract as
binding upon them. We trust, however, that in
the present state of the Treasury, the Government
will pay some regard to economy; and cease TO
permit this war to be job. The Florida Herald,
contends that ~. Y ErDress
"FIorida is remarkably 0cccssjdte-that there
but few places fifty miles removed from navigable
water communication, and south of this (St. Aug
1stne) no p lace is fifty miles from the Ocean
Swamps and thickes intersperse all new countries;
but we are assured by those who have traversed
the southern portions of Florida, that as in the
north, the great proportion of open pine lands
would enable Reg iments of Dragons to gallop,
a coach and four to be driven in any direction 70
miles out Of every 100 and besides hundreds of
miles of roads have been cut since the war con
menced. We are told that campaign can only be
conducted during part of the year-there are few
places in the Union where one can be continued
for so many months. We hear ofUNuEALTHINEss
South Florida surrounded by salt and fam led
by the trade wind and constant breeze MUST be
MORE healthy than the back country of the west
and Ethe northern frontier. These FACTS
wnich CANNOT be gainsayed, and yet contrary
opinion prevails throughout the Union.
HORSE THIEvEs.-An old man in Illinois
having lost his .horses, discovered them, some
time aiter' ued to tree. He waited until a
person came to feed them, raised ;his rifle and
shot him down.-Upon approaching, the old
man discovered the thief to be his o,cn SON He
gave his father $4,000, which he said he had
made by horse stealing and stated that there
were fourteen men in the vicinity engaged in
the business. Twelve of them have been appre.
hended, and are now in the Atlas Jail, Pike CO.
ILL., Sixty stolen horses have been recovered
new waltz entitled "whiggery," was lately
played in Boston when the dancers in endeav-
oring to keep time with the music twisted their
heads entirely off!-BaItimore Post.
Rather far fetched and hard twisted for joke
After all, the Loco Foco sub-treasury waltz is
!he Thing for dancing.-No difficulty about keep
ing tlme-on'y be sure and make the legs fly
mats ail.-Ha,{ford Courier.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

AN EvENTrUL WEEK.-The Columbus Geo
journal thus chronicles few brief events in the
life of citizens He was married OH Tuesday,
evening; on Wednesday evening, his briie pre-
sened him with an he,r: on Thursday, he got
DRUNK, and on Friday he was committed to the
common Jail Lowndes county. for his bl ides
debts. On Saturday his child died; on Sunday
it was buried; on Monday an infant oltwo years,
parentage hitherto unknown, was acknowledge
ed as his wite's maternity; on Tuesday he was
bailed out of Jail; and on Wednesday wound up
the week ny turning his wife out of doors, bag
and baggage, beating her nurse, and throwing
the doctors saddle-bags after him when that
worthy expostulatei
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
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In Barnet, Of consumption, Aug. 90, Miss CHAR
LANY STILES, daughter of Mr. Charles and Mrs
Caroline Stiles, aged lG-alter sickness of Is
months, which she sustained with christian fort-
tude and patience.-Co,nm.
In Burke, Aug %, Miss Lucy LAMB, aged "a
bout "a.
liz Haverhill, Aug. Aug 81, Miss Mary Pearson,
aged As
In Barnet, 2lst instant, Cynthia Alkaline, daugh.
ter of Mr. Isaac Chamberlain aged three years and
NOTWITHSTANDING the S;h out of 10 children, her
parents have been called to consgn to a premature
grave.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
TO Pensioners,

FENtlE Subscriber will make Pension Vouchers,
Il act as Attorney for Pensioners and forward the
money with dispatch. HENRY MArTOCKS.
Pension Blanks and receipts, suitable for tho
Montpelier Agency for sale by
HENRY MATTOCKS.
DanviIle, Aug. 81, 1889. lOS-tf
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

Last Saturday morning young girl about l6
years of age, the daughter ola widow resident
IN this town, was killed by her brother, boy
about Ia years old, who struck her, in fit of
passion, with hoe which he happened TO have
in his hand She died on the spot. A coron-
ers inquest was held aud the jury returned a
verdict i'll accordance with the circu instances
we have mentioned. The boy is in custody.
Corn,vaN ~. CT Observer.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
Essex County Grammar School
ut COFRGOEoas.

TEVHE Fall Term of this institution will COM
Il. mence on the second MONDAY in SEP
TEMBER next, under the superinlendance of a
gentleman of high literary attachments, and quail
flied teacher. 1t is the intention of the Board to
spare no reasonable pains to make the school as
useful sand agreeable any other seminary in
the vicinity.
Board can be had as reasonable at other
schools.
By order of the Trustees
HARVEY G. FRY. Sec'ry.
Concord, August 81 1889. loo-4w
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

Making per cent assessment for
the year; said percentage to be cast the original
amount OF the premium note, without reference to
any endorsements, and TO be paid to the Treasurer,
at his Office IN Montpelier, before the 10Th
day of October, 1889, being the day of the annual
presented to forward assessments by the members
of the Legislature, and those who neglect forward
their assessments then, referred to the 9Th sec
uoD of the Act, attached to each policy for the
consequences. HARRY VAIL, Treasurer.
Noutpeer, Aug. II, 1889. 10Sw2
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
BRIGHTON MARKET-AuG. 20.

hVPOFItH lot Tic 1aIiKre FlfWer
AT market, 165 Beef Cattle, 1875 Stores, Is yoke
Working Oxen, % Cows and Calves, 1850 Sheep
and Lambs, $50 Swine.
PHlcEs, Beet-Being full supply at mar ket
sales were slow. There a very few Of the first
quality sold, at SIS S,25-second quality s. $50
third quality $6,50a7.
Stores-pllncipa part at market were light
Canada cattle. We noticed sales from SlS TO 1923.
Working OXen-Prnoipal part at marked We're
Of prime quality. Sales were good We noticed
sales at 10 to $3.50.
Cows and Calves-Wele sold sold for $35, b,
40, ~, 45. We noticed one prime cow, from Mr.
J. Swan of Medford, sold for $50
Sheep ~ Lambs-Owing to the large quantity at
market, S les were not good ut former mark
cts. We quote good ones from 81 to So; ordinary
ones for something less.
Swine-At retail, shotes from to o; old hogs
reaied at Z l-:2; fat sows, selected, ~;
lots to peddle from 6 to 7c. Peddlers were not 50
willing to purchase as they have been at former
markets.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
.EsaR'Haa
W OF 10 e. .

VNNilE subscriber having sometime since discon-
a tinucd his business at Passumpsic Village, and
being about TO leave, would hereby take the liberty
to notify all those indebted to him on note or book
account that payment must be made loithOut full
on or before tho 10Th Of Sept, next, (pnrucuar
tracts excepted by so DONG the subscriber would
be Obliged and debtors np"y Saoe cost.
JOHN BACON.
Barnet, Pass, Village, Aug II, 1889. l09w3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

New ORLEANS, August 10 YeIoto Fever.
From the report ofthe Charity Hospital, publish
ed yesterday, it appears there nave been eighty
cases of the epidemic admitted during the week
ending on the 10Th inst. of these five have been
cured, SO died, and dirty nine still remain. Tue
proportion Of deaths in these cases would seem
alarming-nenrIy seven 10 one recovery. II
must, however he recol'ected, that hospital prar-
dee, in epidemic diseases, invariably displays
great mortality, from the fact that patients rare,
ly apply for relief until the nnlady has made
such progress as frequently renders hopeless the
resource Of medicine.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
2 ADMINISTRATORS Sale.

FEVllE subscriber will soil at PUBLIC AUCTION,
n on Saturday, the 2Sth day Of September next,
the
EFaPEaa
formerly owned and occupied by JAMES SEAV-
Ely, deceased. Said farm contains
ONE HUNDRED .4yND SIXTY NINE
aCRES
Of excellent land, with one hundred under improve
ment. On said farm is fine young orchard, and
is considered one Of the best farms in Orleans
County. The farm is situated within half IL milo
Of the Academy in Bloomington. SAID farm is
well fenced with CedGr. The firm can be exam
ned any time before snlo by chilling upon the sub
scriber.
ASA X. SMITH, Administrator
Bloomington, August 2G, 1889. I09ts
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
CALEDONIA COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY.

CALEDONIA COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY.
The annual meeting of Caledonia County Bible
Society, will be holden at the meeting house at
Passumpsic Village in Barnet. WEDNESDAY,
the fourth day of SEPTEMBER next, at one o.
clock, p Nj. 1t is appointed day earlier than
usual ,as accommodation in respect to an ordina.
ton, which is expected to take place Thursday
the 9Th, at st. Johnsbury Plain. A punctual and
general attendance is requested.
LEONARD WORCESTER, Secretary.
August 10. 1889.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
LESVES Naa4 EeEsEAE, WI. I'D.

PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND DENTIST,
OFFERS his protest. ,nal services to the inhab.
" itunts Of lrasburgh and vicinity. Ills office
present, is at Mrs, FRENCH'S, on Irasburgh
Common
p. 5. Any orders with regard to Dentistry left
with DIR Richmond, of Derby, will be pnnctualiy
attended to. iO6-Sw
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
REinoeg Hire =! Fire !

YEHIlE members Of the Vermont Mutual Fire In
Il surance Company are hereby notified that the
following assessments have been made by the d.
rectors on all notes in force the following days,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

.4necdote Of General Harrison.-The Evening
Star relates the following incident relative to
Gen. llarrison:-A canal is in progress of
construction in the immediate neighborhood of
the Generals residence and large number OF
Shantees are erected upon his farm for the accom-
mediation of the laborers. Among the various
amusements resorted to on the Sabbath for kill
ing time, was shooting at malk. The work
men had repeatedly transgressed in this respect,
until Gen. Harrison determined to make an eff
iectual effort TO put stop to such proceed
iugs in future. Accordingly, one Sunday eve
ming, when they were engaged as usual, the
General snddenly made his appearance
in the midst Of the throng He point
ed QUITO them the gross Improperly of their
conduct, what violence they were doing 10 the
leligious senSibitles of the neghborhood, and
added that il was in the teeth Of the law, which
imposed Il heavy fine for proceedings Of that
character A large, good natured Hbernian
considerably elevated by his potatons during The
sport approached him and snld, General, you
needn't tell US what the law is Just tell what
your law is, thnt'Il be enough!' The offence
was not repeated.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

0F7The Texian papers turn Into ridcue the
threat of Mexican invasion. One remarks,
Maxco has not at this time n vessel of war
ahoa,. She has money in the treasury, and
nosmeans disappearing an army Upon what
grounds, them do the alarmst predicate nn in
vasion. There is no danger of another invasion
from Mexico.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

ced now, and like asworthy old gentleman, mas
come forward and given his lestimony.-Po,tS-
mouth Jouf21aL.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

The CRops. Extract of letter to the Editors
of the Boston Commercial Gazette, from one of
the most extensive farmers in Dayton, Ohio, dated
August awe are in the midst OF most album.
dant harvest, and as the lab of handing is none
of the lightest, am rather tired of the sight Of
wheat Flour sells very slowly at three dollars &.
seventy. fpe cents. l am confident Wheat will sell
for 90 l-2 cts. per bushe in few weeks. Corn
and Potatoes look better than ever saw them be.
fore"
There meeting of the Wesleyan Confer
ence in Liverpool July 81, at which upwards of
500 preachers were present. The Rev. Theoph-
lus Lossey was chosen President, aud the Rev
Robert Newton, Secretary. The subscriptions to
the centenary fund amount to 5c2l5 900 (equal with
the current exchange TO 81 ,044 5000 OF this sum
S420, $50 have been paid to the treasurers.
UNNATURAL.-A woman named Catharine Bro
gan has heen arrested by the Coroner of PhiIade-
phia, and detained for trial. suspicion of having
caused the death of her child about two weeks old
The little sufferer may well be said to have been
born in sin, at the time of its birth, the mother
in state of bcastlv lntoXica,ion, 1t died from
the mother s habitually leaving it alone and una-
tended day after day.
YELLOW FEVER IN Observation-Disclosures from
Augusta, Georgia, were received in Charleston on
the 22d inst stating that five deaths had TAX
lace in that city, within the previous twenty
four hours, from disease somewhat similar in its
character to the yellow fever 1t is stated that the
cause of thesiciness discovered TO be a quantity
ofbacon slowed away in back store that had be
putrid, and some damaged cotton seed placed
in an exposed position.
A Montreal paper says that an Epidemic disease
has made its appearance at Polnte Clair, Ia miles
south of Montreal which begins by dissentry of
blood, whilst the face turns black, as in the Chol-
Twenty two persons have died of it at that
place during the past week. 1t has also made its
appearance at Montreal,
THE TARFF.-The designs which are even
now forming for the total repeal of all protection
to American industry, ought to awaken the serious
attention of the productive classes A plan has
been formed, and openly announced which aims to
have all duties removed by 1912 and leave us
completely at the mercy of foreign nations, and
with no means to pay the expenses of the govern
ment except by direct taxation. / If this plan sue
ceeds, many of our factories and workshops must
be shut,--the persons who haYe found emplo ynent
in them deprived Of the means of livelihood, and
the farmers, mechanics and laborers, who have
found market for their produce and labor in the
villages which have sprung up under the protective
SYSTEM will be suddenly cut Oif-P7 o. Jour-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03
[ Correspondence ofMe NJ y Courier.]
BALTIMORE, Sunday evening, !


Our city is at this moment thrown into the
greatest degree OF excitement, in consequence OF
the escape Of IL Carmelite Nun from the Convent
situated on Aisquith street. She effected her
escape between IL and | o'clock 10y the front
door, and was instantly followed Ivy several per-
SONS tone II priest) in pursuit She endeavored
to gain admlttuuce in house adjoining the Nun.
merry, but lis inmates refused 10 receive her; she
thcn ran few doors farther gained aamirtance
INTO the house Of II respectable citizen, and i'm.
pINrcd his protection. BY this time several per.
sons had collected, including the priest and
one or two other Of her pursuers, the latter Of
whom demanded the surrender Of the fugitive.
the request was promptly relused-the nun call
cd aloud upon the citizens 10 shield her from
the officers Of the Convent, as she had Mrown
herself upon their protection!
n carriage was immediately procured in order
to convey her to the Maryland Hospital, in
charge of the Sisters of Charity but every
attempt Of the part OF the Institution to recover
her, was oyerrued by the usssenbled citizens
The excitement now became iutruse-the May
or and the whole body of The Police were
promptly on the ground-and the carriage by
order OF the Mayor, proceeded with the fugitive
Nun, to the Washington University, situated on
College Hill, adjoining Fair Mount, escorted by
some two or three hundred citizens, where she
Will be safely and comfortably provided for.
She is said TO have complained bitterly of the
that she has long been watching II favorable OPP
portunity to escape, and that several others were
only wanting the opportunity to do likewise
AS might have been expected indignation, loud
and deep has been freely expressed against the
institutions threatening most alarming riot. BY
three o'clock the entire police OF the city We're
within the walls of the building, together with
large number of the religious friends of the
institution, including nearly all their dgni'aries.
from the Arch Bishop down-and at the time
of writing this note not less that fire thousand
persons are i'll front OF the Convent, many of
Them exhibiting signs Of the most menacing
attitude, Notwithstanding two or three hundred
fixed bayonets, borne by the City Guard, are
brislng in the crowd! The determined char
acter OF Gen. Leallin, Mayor of our city, saves,
really believe our city, from most drgrace-
tnl riot; and co nsequenty have 10 fear of Il
popular outbreak. The young lady who has
effected her escape, is said to be Miss Neal, of
Charles co. Mary land, aged about 25, aud has
been for eleven years member of the Carmel
lite order, and is also a niece or the late Robert
Walsh of this city and consequently cousin of
the famed literary gentleman Of that name now
travelling in Europe. The Priesthood it is said
pronounce her insane and that her disease is II
iuniy one; but how far reliance may be placed
in such statements must be speedily determined.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

Tremendous Po,oer. A locomotive engine,
built at Lowell, for the Western railroad was
tried on the Lowell rail road on Thursday and
started from state of rest, train sixty
three cars filled with IN errhnndiZe, weighing
three huadred and thirty three tons, OF 1000 lbs.
and carried it with ascent Of 10
feet 80 the mile, at the rate ofEnine miles an
hour!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

COMPLEMENTARY. A distinguished citizen
Of Ohio, told the following anecdote a the Com
mencenent dinner ut Hanover ii week TWO
since. 1t is good enough TO repeat: 'Aint you
a very moral people in New Ilampshire3' ask
ed western gentleman of an enigrant from
the Granite Hills: The latter felt highly graft
fed at the compliment upon his native state
conveyed by the question, aud prompt to
reply-'Cerainy we are very moral people,,
We'll | should think so, for you turn out rogues
enough every year to purify any people in Chris
tendon. - Iaremont W II. Eu@Le.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-09-03

A DUEL.-We have been info rmed that yes
erday' at three o'clock, an exchange Of shots
took place between lieutenant of the United
States Navy, and n member of the medical pro
tesson from Washington. The gallant liemlen
ant came off unscathed and made business tor
the surgeon on the back of the Doctors haud-
IA small slice Of the skin pealed of:-lhat's all -
Bait. Sun.