The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-12-05
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In Bloomington, Nov. 6, Mr. VIM EsrY, aged
50. Printers in N. II. are, sc.
In Kirby, Oct. l6, of erysipelas, REpEccA HEM
ERICKSON, aged So Printers in Ms. will, &c.
In this town, Nov. IL, of erysipelas, MARY.ANN,
wife Of Mr. jason Bradley, aged rs.
In barnet, Nov. 10, suddenly. MERoE, daughter
Of Mr. Cloud Harvey, aged 20 years
Ia Concord, Nov 10, of erysipelas, Mr. LEONARD
SoPERy aged AZ.
In Peachan. Nov. I6, Mr. ISAIAH PRArr
In Barnet, Nov. 10, Joan KIMDALL, aged So
revolutionary pensoner.
In South Hardwic&, Nov I6, Mrs Harriet Ship
mTn, aged So
In Dunvil!c, Nov. %, of typhus fever Sarah f..
daughter of Mr. William Preston, aged I6-an ex-
emplary member olte Baptist Church, and her death
was peaceful and happy
In Danviiic, Nov 25, AR Samuel Meader, recently
of Ryegnie, aged II.
In Boston, Nov. IL, of typhus fever, Charles II.
lloyt, son Of Samuel and Rachael Ioyt, of Lyndon,
VI aged - years.
In Greensboro, Nov. II, Mariettc, daughter of
O. c. 1fhbits, aged H.
In PrnfeId, of consumption, DR. Amherst Simons,
aged 6s.
IN St Johnsbury, Nov. 90, Mr. Simeon Cobb,
Revolutionary Pensioncr, in the Seth year Of his age
Nlr Cobb was born in Taunton, Ms. Nov. %, 1857,
aud was but IL years OF age when the torch of
was kindIed at Lexington, which fred his ambi-
ton that lie instantly seized his musket, left the pat
rental roof, and in few hours after lie joined his
countrymen in the vicinity of Boston, lie immedt-
atey enlisted IN defence oil hts country ana was
rolled in the minute company. lie served his
try NJ various times during the revolutionary struggle
and was of that gnlnnt band who, under Gen Stark,
captured Eurgoyne's detachment ut bennington, Aug.
10, l777. In this battle he wrested mUs,iet from
tory with his own hands, which he retained till his
death. Ailer the capture Of Burgoyne he enlisted
board prvntcer Boston, manned by 60 men,
bound to France and the w. Indies While on pas
sage to the latter place they captured by three
British vessels, and conveyed TO the W. Indies, and
there distributed thro shout the British feet and sub
jected to hard labor Mr. C. remained prisoner
Iy two ears, compelled TO obey the commands of
naughty yrants whose chief delight was to torture
American prisoners. Some idea may be formed OF
his hardships when it Is ascertained that but If his
comrades returned to their native country, the
reminder having fallen victims 10 British cruelty and
the various diseases peculiar TO that tropical climate.
After the capture of Cornwals lie returned his
live country destitute of all earthly possessions and
Is years afterwards LEFT his early home for 81 Johns
bury, and of the early settlers of the town.
He settled down upon bea utiful farm the PAS
sumpsc and by industry and economy he acquired a
comfortable property, and probably few men
joyed pro perity with more grateful henrt The
unfortunate sought relief his hands aud went
empty away As citizen he was upright in all his
intercourse with his fellow During the last few
years of his life he spent much time in reading the
scriptures preparatory TO The last great change which
awaited him. lie sought and obtained good hope
through the merits of Jesus Christ and the hour Of
his departure drew near ardenty prayed 10 be eeas-
ed from this tenement Of clay that he might 60 home
to his eternal rest [Star pensc copyl II. c.