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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02
TnE WIG rARTY IN yERMoNr.

The position occupied by the Wing party
o, this state, the present time, is truly n proud
one. Free from sectional or individual dis
cords, the Wing party u destined to achieve
a more brilliant victory nj the September a
lection than they have achiaycd for several
years past Last year We elected Gov Will
Jams and the other State officers by something
FisiaR ave t's'''@r''sl 'rfrrprrtyut year, n
the signs of the times do not greatly misrcp-
'rcscnt, they will be elected by three times
that number. But wheu-wo say this We do
not mean that il will be accomplished without
some vigorous efIorton the part of their friends
We take IL for granted that everything prop
or % bodOne by the Wings to ensure sut.cess,
will DO done, aud iroH done. What H. tor him
der our achieving an olJ-fiShioned, 1910,
victory Nothing but prompt ACrIox. The
Democracy" have laid the
"lattcring junction 20 their souls' that the
Wing party ia this state whs sundored, and
that all they had 10 do was to walk in, hang
w their hats, lay down their armor, and tax e
pcarcabic possession Of the fortress: but their
fond hopes have bern rtirccryir,i- tiirff,a,-
at finding that the Wing party was never
more firmly united, and that disunion existed
II anywhere, IN their own ranks. Bisappuiut-
cd IN the detection Of their fivoritc candidate
disappointed in their attempts to buy out
the Old Liners--disappointed in their expor-
iments IN seducing Wings with the empty
honor of fruitless nomination-the only
thing about which they will not be disappoini-
"a IL =rssui1E'iug tivfcat thai awaits
them. We say, then, TO our sister States,
VERMONT stands firm. She stands where
she has always stood. the fash friend Of those
great principles which have for so many
years held US as a party together Proudly
does she hold and maintain tho title Of the
star that.neyer sets" While every other
State in tho Union has been found worship
ping at the shrine of Baal, VERMONT has
grasPcd her Wing principles and held them
firm.
Wings Of Vermont, be active, be vigilant,
be courteous, be kind-but above all, be pF-
TRIMMED TO WIN THF. DAY BENNINGTON
Banner.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02


We give full accounts, a. they have come
20 hand, Of the previously rumored insurree-
ton In CubA. The Instruction, 90 Ear as We
have accounts, Il a pieagor one, but neverthe-
less may yet assums a greater magnitude
"pronunoiamento" ha been issued, setting
forth the grievances Of the r6Volutionists.-
They look for aid from the United staten.--
There is a feeling at the South in favor Of
anneEing Cuba 90 tho United States ~-hAy-
ing it, origin IN the same motives that prompt
ed the procurement Of Texas as portion Of
the Union. From the proclamation Of the
Cuban insurrectionisis, tho following para
graphs takeni
"Weson the other hand, besides our own
resources, have ~ the nei0lh0ria0 Siddes III
6te linton and in all NE republios ~ Asisriea,
Die aNcaBpmeBs ~ OtV troops, NE dspois Of
our sEPpiief, and he arseadls Of Ger gT7as.--
I All the sons Of this vast New World, whose
| Lssea4 sl.altasz- the -Ialand Of Cuba and who
have had like us 10 shake on, by force, the
yoke OF tyranny, will enthusiastically applaud
our resolves, will ny by hDndrcds 20 place
themselves beneath Che flag OF liberty 10 our
ranks, and their trained aud experienced val
orwill aid NJ W annihilatng, once aud for
always, the last badge OF ignominy that still
disgraces the free and independent soil Of A.
merea-"
Tbs telegraph reports. tbAt al New Or,
leans, GA the goth. a meeting was
holden 70 express sympathy for tho insurrec-
tionary movement in Cuba, Tho meeting
was numerousiy attended, and was addressed
by Gen. Lopez and several distinguished cit.
liens ofthat city. There IL said ,o'be,iu that
quarter, strong feeling IN favor Of the in.
surrectionists, aud committee Of citizens
were At the lAaL dates en.s:aged in maxim, 1al-
lections 10 sustain the reyolutionists. IL was
reported dat Gen, Lopez would shortly leave
for Cuba, aud assume the command Of the
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

"a Gen. Henry A. S. Dearborn, Mayor.
of RoSbury, Ms, died at Portland, Me, on
the 2sth ul,. He served in the last war with
Great Britain, and commanded the Forts in
Boston harbor, and afterwards was appointed
Collector ofthe port of Boston, which position
he occupied until 1929, In 1881 he was c.
lccted to Congress from the Norfolk district,
and afterwards was appointed Adjutant Cen
eral of the Commonwealth, which Office he
held until ls43. In is47 he was elected
Mayor of the efty-off Roxbury, which office
he held at the time of his death.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02
KILLED by LIGHTNING.

A despatch from Portland, published a day
or Two since, announced that 4 house AID
ANS street, Portland, was struck by lightning
during the storm OF Friday night, and that a
young man named James W. Skillings was
killed. The Portland Advertiser of Satur~
day, gives further particulars of this melan-
choly event. The house struck was a. double
house, occupied by Mr. Thomas Dodge Geo.
w. Beal, and Albert Libby Both parts of
the house were considerably shattered. Young
Skillings was sitting by an open window when
the bolt struck. He did not appear at first
TO be fatally hurt, had the power Of npeenh,
and said that his foot felt numb, and that he
felt strangely all over, and Immediately after
commenced retching-- as though sick at the
stomach. Had cold water been poured copi-
ousy at this. moment on his head, it is not i'm
probable that he would have recovered but
in the confusion no one thought of il, and
when DIR. Sweat, who was sent for, arrived il
was too .late-the young man was already
dead.
Several others of the inmates in both tene-
mcnts were Frustrated by the shock, and Mr.
Beal had his face considerably bruised and
scarified by the flying splnters and plaster
ing. Shortly afterwards Mr. BENJAMIN Rack
lyit, an old and esteemed citizen, was found
dead IN the attic of the next house. He had
gone up, probably, to shut the attic window,
and was doubtless killed by the same bolt
srirfch- did 80 mitch mischief In the ether
house. No other person felt the shock IN Mr.
lNtcklyft's house, nor was the building iniur-
-ed in the least.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02


Ne,c Yort, Monday erening July 20.
We have to-day received full details Of the
news 10y the steamer Isabel, at Charleston
She sailed from Havana on the 22d inst, and
brings FIVE days later advices. The accounts
from Havana, Puerto Principe, and from 9th
or parts of the Island, arc exceedingly contra
dictnry, hut private letters from credible
sources leave no room TO doubt that several
towns are in arms against the government,
and that the insurgents have gained some Ad-
vantages over the government troops.
At the last accounts, the town of Neuvitas
was.reported TO be in possession Of 1000 Of
the Patriot forces, and that the government
had sent 5000 troops against them On the
other hand, il is stated that the government
had received by express news from Puerto
Principe To the 10th inst, and that the reb-
els commanded by joaquin Aguero, had been
dispersed by the government troops, and that
large numbers of the insurgents had surren-
dercd, or were ready to surrender, on receiV-
ing an assurance of pardon.
According to the government organs, tho
whole Island, except in the vicinity OF ,Puer,
to Principe and Neuvitas, is perfectly tranquil
and the Captain General cautions the public
against needing exaggerated rumors Of disai-
fiction, which are manufactured for effect IN
the United States.
mere were nut rev spanish vessels OF wa
at Havana, several having sailed for Puerto
Principe with troops.
Two government spies are reported to have
arrival in the -IsahCL one of whom is named.
Jose NJ. Blanee Fufa. -.
In this city, the Cuban flag has been. float
ing to-day from the Sun building, and At an
carly hour this evening, there was large
gathering of tho friends of Cuba, in the VT
einity of Nassau and Fulton streets. pro
cesson, numbering about 100 young Cubans'
subsequently marched through the city, pre-
coded by band of music. Care was taken
TO visit all the newspaper offices, before v'tn
the procession halted ard gen, w sLoSS
enthusiastic greeting,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02
T HE g A.LED1O MAN.

HSr We have had some doubts bf the pro-
prieiy efPubliahing the anneAed eommuniea-
tlon' but have concluded that, on the whole,
i will be Of use TO the public, and injure no
one. III inteQtion expressed by the Captain
Of the Boat Of reform Ia the matter complain
ed Of will be gratifying To such as wish for
the success Of che enterprise, and desire to In
dulgo in pleasure excursion upon the waters
OF the Lake, without annoyance. We have
conversed with individuals who have passed
over the lake since the day our eorrespohd-
ent was there who speak Of the orderly man
ner in which everything appertAiuing to the
Boat pas conducted t,t.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

HB A correspondent over the signature Of
"sincerity," whistles US 20 publish more
foil account 81 the conduct ~ those students
of Dartmouth College, Who were here on the
9Th ult., aud conducted themselves IN die
orderly Hanner We respectfully decline a
compliance with the requeaL AZ the time,
we condemned ths outrage 10 manner We
thought Il deserved. We will however, by
way Of explanation, say whAtoSe iuadyertent-
~ omitted 10 say IN our notice Of the cOinmu-
niastioR ofTA SE1d6HE" Exceptions have
been taken 10 rhe remark ofoprs that "there
was not an individual HERE that did not be-
long 10 the Hanover gang, whose deport-
ment was not gentlemahly aud peacefhl,"---
This remark WIS tho result Of our own 6bser-
walton, aud we should, doubtless, come 10 tho
same conclusion under similar circumstances.
All the disturbance HrKr appeared 70
come from those connected with the tin-horn
company. They oheered sOld Dartmouth, {"
wens under the leadership Of Dartmouth
marshals, and appeared one and indiyisible;
and, being mostly strangers TO Us and others,
thoy were alf set down as Dartmouth Stu
dents But We have vince been. informed
that uthcr PgrUoqs, not connected with Dart
month College, assumed the tin horn livery
10 serve the devil in on. the occasion, and
were in tho company, aHd presume the state
ment TO be correct This fact is urged, by
some, in oNtenuAtion % The esHduct Of the
disorderly students ofDartmouth. We cheer
fully correct our error, though we are unable
TO see what possible advantage IL can be to
the offending students to prove that their
charactcrsare such, that by a sort Unnatural
affinity, others Of the same feather with them
selves, united with them on the occasion.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

FS-Duriug the thunder storm on tio25th,A
house in sCabot was struck nv lightning, and
a man in il by the name of Walker, while in
the act Of lighting his pipe was 40 severely
shocked that he was nsensible. and was sup
posed 10 bc dead. Cold watcr was thrown
upon him aud signs Of life soon appeared. and
in a Few days he was IdSemed 10 be out or
danger.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

JEssSY LIND.-Jenny Lind arrived at Nj Mr.
agarA Falls on Saturday morning. She Inn
mcdiateiy crossed over to the Clifton IJouse.
where she has taken rooms for two weeks
She will give only three or four more con-
corts, aud leavofor Europe, via New York,
aboas the 9th of A;,ggs.. ,... =
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

TALL PoTATc VISE.--Mr Isaac Woods.
ofopr village, brought into our Office day
or two since, potato vine over four feet in
length and ofenormous growth otherwise It
was of the Peach Blow species, and strongly
+sa-l 81 VII. sisH indications ae- tAe-r.4t that
has prevailed so extensively for the last few
years--with dark spots,and decaying branch
es.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

In Portland, on the 2slh, five barrels,
two kegs, one box, and thirty-six demi-
johns, of various kinds Of liquors, we're seized
at the store Of Messrs Child & Co, and were
empticd of their contents, in front Of the
watch house, by the City Marahal. The Ii
quor was poured into the gutter--probabIy, in
all not far from -25c gallons. ..-. d.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

DoN'T TAKE THE PAPERs.-Among the
resolutions of the "orange County Democrat
&c Convention" we find this
Whereas, joint resolution was passed at
the last session of-the Legislature, requesting
His Excellency, the Governor to appoint a
comTnittdo to tala into consideration the e.
nancial condition of the State, and inquire in
what particular our state expenditures can he
reduced and how our revenue can be incrcas-
ed, and 20 make report to the next session of
the Legislature, therefore,
Resolved That we approve of said rcsolu-
ton and hope his Excellency will lose no
more time in making appointment
Gov. Williams appointed this Committee
at an early day after the adjournment of the
Legislature, and the Committee has had two
sessions, to our knowledge Waichman.
We hcpevsl4e- Committee will inquire into
the extra mileage,and several days Dvercharg-
cd, by the members Of the Constitutional
Convention-a Convention containing loco
foco, coalition majority, Gov. Williams, in
his first message, called the attention of the
Legislature 70 the subject of reducing the
State expenses, and we are glad he has so
promptly "set the haitiu motion"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

U8y Commencement at the. University Of
Vermont will be on Wednesday, August the
9th +. ID. Whpple, win deliver the address
before the Literary Societies, and Rev John
Pierpont, the Poem. +. II. Allen will adj
dress the alumni. On the evening Of the
same day there is to be a Steamboat Excur-
sion on the Lake in the Steamer United
States, by the Students and such as wish 20
unite with them. Fire Works in tho even
ing. Dodworth's Band is to be present.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

TExAs,-Adviccs from Texas to Julylsth,
have been received. Great excitement pre-
vailed at Rio Grande, in consequence of the
Mexicans refusing 10 deliver up runaway
slave An armed party of Texans had threat
ened to capture Fresidio. 1t is said that there
are 1000 fugihves in Mexico. Heres anoth-
err Texan affair brcwing,--more war, more
conauest'4-all for slavery
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02


DEATHS ny browsing WHILE FIGHTING.
On Friday, about noon, two Irishmen,
pamed Daniel Henncssey and Miles McFad-
den, got into dispute as to the hour of do,
day, McFadden having been hired by Inn
ncsscy to work for him until - o'clock, Von
board a small vessel owned by the latter, w.
ing oil the Fi:rhhurg Railroad Depot Wharf
which ended in blows. They clenched each
other, and at last both went oyeGboard but
the water did not cool their angry passions,
for blows passed between them while in the
water, and both were drowned. The last time
they came 10 TlIG snTIaCt or Inc Water, NJ
Fadden was uppermost, holding 1Tennessey
by the throat Coroner Sumner held au in
quest on the bodies, and the jury returned a
verdict in accordance with the above facts
IleHaes-t,y resided in Ghuriestown /; he hai a
seXGfe fight near the samc spot on Thursday,
ahd IS represented 10 have been OF very ug-
~ disposition. McFadden was about % yrs
Of age, aud had been in this country but two
or three msniha- Ileli,ed ia. Eatliaat. street
and tesves wife but 10 Children BoV.on
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02
A. PAssUMPSIC RIv-
ERs RAILROAD.

The annual meeting Of this Company was
holden in this place on Tuesday. Hast the goth
July. The Annual Report OF the Directors
was read by the President aud on motion Of
Mr. 1ildcn, Of Boston, it was accepted and
placed upon lie. The Report appeared 10
give great satisfaction to the Stockholders.
A Committee, on motion was appointed to
present list of candidates for Board Of d.
rectors for the year ensuing, The remain
der Of the forenoon was occupied in remarks
upon the present and future prospects of the
Road. Mcssrs. AIusscy Of Boston, Ncsmith
of Franklin, Tirrell of StanHead, DIR. Walk
or Of West Townsend, Ms, and Baxter of
Derby, soycrally addressed the meeting
Upon rc-asscmbling in the afternoon, Joseph
Sawyer, Esq, of Picrmont n. H., presented
the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Directors Of the Con-
nccticut and Passumpsic Rivers Railroad be
instructed, 50 soon rs sufficient amount of
Stock shall be subscribed for, nj par, payablc
in cash, to place the building of the Road I'M
der contract from It's present terminus Mt ST.
bloomsbury, to Barton ar Derby Line, with as
little delay as possible.
This resolution was discussed by Messrs
French and Smith of Siaustead, Walker Of
West Townsend, Ms, Tilden OF Boston, and
others, and twas passed without a dissenting
vote.
The following named gentlemen having
heen nominated hy the Committee yrsre Aloe
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

Srfcir.-LarGe amounts Of specie have,
Of late. been sent from this country to Europe
and is still going, II goes to pay for the hea-
~ importaiions ofariieles OF foreign manu-
hcturc imported into the United States under
the low duty imposed 10y our locofoco free
trade Tariff, Our would be a country Of
almost unboundrd prosperity but for tho SYM
patty ortlc loc0fooo party for British inter
eats, and productions, which lcads that party
to invite these productions to our shores, to
the detriment Of our own producers. There
Is good deal brightness in tho MONEY mar.
Net and a. consequence, orders have gone
abroad into the country to many local agents
of manufacturers, to cease purchasing wool.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

srHuoE ny LIoHrNNd,-on Monday
morning last. during tho violent thunder
storm, the Tavern House Of Mr. Darling. Mt
ConeordConer,was struck by lightning, --the
'auid passing into the lar-room. There were
five men IN the room NJ the tme--one Of
whom, J D. stoddard, Esd, of Waterfront
was severely injured. lie was sitting IN a
chair leaning against the bar. iic WAS struck
ia one Of his feet, hir shoe and stocking knock
cd OF, aud both scattered into frngmcniSand
. eaAh- three inches In length cut lcnpthwise
Of his foot. Tho cut is deep but not through
the foot Otherwise he was not seriously in
jurcd. One or two Of the other persons in
the room were knocked down, but not much
hurt The fluid appeared to pass into tho
room through the floor Two boards Of the
iloor were considerably broken. =.
Mr. Stoddard suffered intensely from the
wound for several hours. but the last we
from him he was quite comfortable.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

60 Il Il reported a'at tho ten or dozen
Students Of Dartmouth College, separated
from the College by the Faculty, for disorder-
~ conduct, have been reunited upon the con
dition Of signing pledge Of abstaining here
after, from Hn-hOrHs.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

DEArn or HoN. JosEpH BELL.-Thc
Hon. Joseph Bell, late Of ITavcrhill ~ H..
tyre irs T'rIzyTT wars 4 FvsTtpF5t n iissy5
ton died suddenly, at Saratoga Springs. on
Friday Of last week lie ,len Boston few
days before with bis family, upon a tour to
Niagara and Canada. lie was in good health
some twelve hours before his deccase, Some
slight troubles about the heart, that he had
previously experienced, lead to the supposi-
ton that he died in consequence Of disease
Of that organ. His age was GS lie was an
eminent lawyer and had attained high POI
sition in Massachusetts,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02
A DEsTRUCrIVE HAN sTORM.


Asetere bail storm passed over Danville
Green last Saturday morning IL oommene-
ed ia north.westerly direction from the
Green, At distance Of about three miles'
passing over the Green, In a southeastern
direction 20 a distance Of about three miles,
% Bottoms Mills, 90 called, where, or IN the
vicinity, ih violence abated The storm
swept over distance Of six miles, in width
mile or mile end a half,t-commeneing with
less violence, but Increasing, and doing more
damage upon the Green aher Il passed Il,
than Il did before Il reached Tie village. The
crops within is range are nearly destroyed
the corn cut down TO within about foot Of
the ground, wheat and OATS len TT only for
fodder, The fruit destroyed also, vegetables
10 She garlena A large amount Of glass was
broken ia lhe buildings scarcely any escap.
ing without The loss gilmore or less.
Tie loss Is very heavy TO some Of the farm
era Should the frost not appear tn late 10
the season their. corn may perhaps be Of some
value 70 themi but the loss Of grain Is beyond
recovery.
The shower ofrain here the same morning,
was severe, accompanied by small quantity
" ""''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

gaT Henry A. Wise made motion, in the
Virginia Reform Convention, a few days
since, to strike ont tho fanti-daellins elanse
of the Constitution. It was rejected by a
vote Of ayes 3 Rays 6A.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

Ahe discussion upon the resolution of pro-
gress, was full, candid and spirited. All in
attendance APPEARED DESTROYS to continue the
road to Derby Line, and 10 enter upon its
construction so soon as it should be deemed
eXpedient, and the necessary means could he
obtained, This was the design when it was
commenced and there was no hesitency in
reallirming the original purpose Of those fnrin-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

"ANoTnER MAN DONE TAXING RYE."-
jasper Rand, Esq, Of Berkshire,the nominee
of the Accommodation Democracy in Frank
lin County, for Senator, declines being can
haze
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE
CUBAN INsURRECTION.
Nec Yort, Monday evening July %. -.

SYMrArnIzNG MOVEMENTS. IN N YoRE.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

PR0P sAEBoHN's ORAuoS, delivered
here on the Of July,has been printed NJ
pamphlet 61rm, aud Is Coz sale in this place AZ
y. Jewet9A Bod siGre. "
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

HS' An Iowa paper says the village where
it is printed has teseatsyL -haaa--risitAd- h. q.
"Bloomer freshet" On being questioned as
TO what be meant, the editor says: "Tho
waterway kuos high in this rtrvets, =
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

most ia the enterprise.
AT a subsequent meeting of the Directors,
ERAsTus FAIRBANKS was reelected Presi-
dent of the Corporation, NJ r. LOWERING,
Treasurer, and Henry KEYEs, Secretary.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-08-02

The following named gentlemen having
been nominated by the Committee. were cleo