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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06

LYWDoH AcADEMU-The catalogue Of
this Institution for the year, presents the fol-
loving summary Students Winter term,
$751; Spring, 0g, summer, 20 Fall, io6-to-
tai, ace Eat Maynard, PrineipNl, Mrs C.
A. Maynard, Prpceplrassi MIA N. w. May
uard, teauher Of FroDoh, and Mrs G. ~,
ThHyer, teacher Of Music, tInderthe diree-
ton Of IL present efficient Principal this
Academy seems TO be regaining 10 former
Torplasity the attendance upon the fall term
being quite largo
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06
SAD nAILRoAp ACCIDENT.

On Thursday oflast week, peculiarly dis
tresaing accident occurred ON the Salem and
Lowell Railroad, about nile from the VIII
mingion junction. A geniienan, says the
hgston Traveller, named MoOdlin formerly
cohnecled with the Andoyer Railroad, had
takan his four children, two boys and two
girls, out for sleigh rdo-agod IL, o, o add
4, respectively. Just as he was crossing the
railroad the ears GANG upon them. Two Of
the ipuT<hldren we're citing on the front
seat, and two on tho back With their father
The locomotive struck the back part OF the
sleigh, Instantly killing the father, and the
Youngest ellild iu tlla arms Of the father, and
dangerously wounding the next oldest child
which was also on the bind seat The horse
escaped unhurt, and the boys on the front seat
we're only slightly bruised. Whether or not
dug notice was given OF the approach Of the
train by the ringing Of the engine bell, IL a
matter that should be strictly Investigated.
IIe~ Ko--trn MNHrTUru THE f3HuITBu
LANouAdf 1T IL stated that in 1887, when
condemned 20 three years imprisonment by
the Austrian Government, kossuih at tho
end Of tho first year, was offered the choice
Of one bd0l ihr hia nnusemeul pLn3iilel. Llst
II was not political lie replied that IT, in
stead Of one they gave him three they should
not bo political he selected the English
Gmmmer, Walkers Pronpuncing Dictionary,
and Shakespeare. Having Obtained these
Looks. he commenced the study Of the Ian.
cpnge, beginning with the translation of the
first scene OF the Tempest" which occupied
him about a fortnight This was in 1887: and
how we'll lac now understands the language il
shown by his speeches
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06

Nav PNrEH,v-We received the present
week new paper called the "Northern In
quirer.~ published At bradford, by NJ l.. w,
BLIss, and edited by r. Mex. onMshY, Esq.
IL presents neat appearance, andls Wbgin
ts politica,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06

WALToS's REGISTER ron ls5t.--We
acknowledge the receipt. ola copy of this wall
liable ANNUAL. II is well got up, containing
a vast fund Of useful information in a small
compass. Itcan be had, we suppose, of the
merchants in. almost any town
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06
CIR GaIrhuaigu.

Mere shaft mo Press the Peoples rights maiutuih,
lmwed rs Influence, und1pbnbel by gain
here pntng lfufh her glorious nTecepis draw
Plsdgai 10 i.,Anor, iibeFy, aid faw,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06

FoR CALiFoNIA 49, Sons half dozen
young men len this place for California
"Wednesday morning, Three or four len
Waterford the same dayiand during the week
several have started FROM towns In the yicini-
~ Zoe the same destination, The "Califor-
MIA fever" Is not very general about the
country, but Lteems TO cage a1itue In our
vicinity Just now. Good luck 90 snclT ~ GO
though Il n our boiicr ThGtit Il better FOR al
who enjoy such good advantages ~ every
body may hereto remain at home, A steady,
slow process, Is the suFest 10 acquire wealth.
The executions 20 this rule arc aie----
This California fever" Is excited mainly
by stories told Of the largo sums made by
those who have rcturcd from there Ifthoyc
afflicted with this fever could but find out the
exact amount made by such, :, woold lower
their pulse IA a somewhat more healthy state,
h IL hue, ~ we have asccrtAincd 10 our aiis-
faction, that scarcely any Of the returned Cal
iiarnians have brought home Aalf he amount,
and in but few cAscs even half what il hAs
been reported they have.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06
SAFETY OF RAILROADS.

Among the good things done by our Lcgs.
laturc, during the latp session, is the enact
mcnt of a law forbiddng the employment of
conductors, engineers, brakomen or switch
men, "icbo 'hda make use Of Intoxicating Il.
q,iors as a bererdge." The employment of
such pcrson,With the knowledge OF the pres.
ident, superintendent or any one of the di-
rcctors, exposes the company TO prosecution.
ana to fine of $500 10 $4,000, besides Beng
liable for all damages that may result We
trust that the friends Of our roads along tho
lines will take care 10 give to some proper of
iicer such carly notice Of any delinquency in
'his respect, as 10 prevent prosecution and
consequent loss 10 the company.
lhe same act contains stringent provision
against one tram running upon tho lime Of
another CHryaick
Css Since the LiquorIuw wcHt into opdr.
aiion IN Portland, crime issaid to have de.
errasGlin that'itl 20 psrEpnLa
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06

Tur CnRIsrIKS,A TREAsoS TRIAL-
p++L-,-l-+J-Atri Pr. tn thr Christiana T5s=
ruc trial now in progress here, witness les.
tilted that a meeting was.hed in the neigh.
borhood, by the Anii-Slavcry Society last
spring, at which the Fugitive Slave Law was
idiErnssod, hut tho witaess could not sAy ~heilt-
or lianaway, the prisoner was present. One
other witness testified To seeing Joseph Scar
lot. one of the white prisoners at his fathers
house. and that Scarlet requested him 10 in
form the coIored people that there were kid
hampers at Parker's house. Another witness
sworc that lIanaway was on the battle ground
among the negroes and that they were armed
Several additional witnesses in the case
were examined today, but nothing of much
importance elected =
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06
FROM CALIFORNIA.
AHRIEaE eP TITS eHHReHFE WITH
e2,2G5,OO

The steamship Cherokee arrived at New
York on Saturday evening from ChaPres d.
rect, with mails from San Francisco 60 Nov
Tst, dTIT-6Ef WIirt6H HINe hundred and hhy.
Two thousand dollars on freight, and thre5
hundred aud thirteen thousand In hands Of
IasJeuntrs
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-06
RAIL ROAD ACCIDENT AT HOME.

We regret to learn that serious accdeu,
attended with fatal consequences, occurred
10 the freight train OF Rutland and Washing
ton railroad on H. trip ont this morning, be-
tween the depot aud Centre Rutland.
The circumstance attending this case ~ We
gather them, are rs follows; II appears that
the train, consisting Of some dozen Fright cars
mostly loaded with marble aud a new engine
designed for some western road. was being
passed over the road 10y the Gen. j. Clark
locomotive, when, in approaching gravel
pit--,hc switch being displaced the whole
train passed into the pit. and Oh At the hank
NJ the end Of the turnout As might be- eK-
nectcd under the Cirrumstanccs--thc train
being under full hcadwRy-thc smash up
was terrible. Both the engines were almost
shattered 10 pieces; some Of the front cars
thrown over aud upon them, and Others sent
high up on the bank; and when we consider
that = or 10 persons were on board, IL is al
most wonderful that the injury 60 life and
limb WIS not FAR greater than il was II was
however, sufficiently fatal. The engineer
Mr. Sawyer, after having reversed the steam
and given the signal 20 break M. jumped
from the engine, but striking upOn a rock
fractured his thigh in dreadful manner
The fireman, Mr. Terry, less fortunate, in
an httcmp 20 leap immediately Aflcr, wh,
caught by the engine in its Gall and so severe.
~ injured that be survived but about two
honrs. The conductor (Mr Story) by jump.
ing. came OF with q slight .nrain of the an.
&c. AT Others on board escaped without in.
jury.
~ No one in particular was loil in charge
OF the switch, nf course We can say cmphati
rallv that nobody was to blame.
We have heard the dag,sgcs - this acci-
dent estimated at $1,000. As this accident
occurred ON tho II. & II. road, and rs we dc
not know the nature &C the contract under
which ffc T. z u. F7Igd FuH Tits section OF
the Rutland mad, We know not which road j,
the suferr.- RuHoad Herald. Noe. 27.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
Editor Frozen 10 Death.

CLINTON HUBBARD, editor Of the Kane
County Democrat, ILL.,, was found frozen to
death near St. Charles, some distance from
Chicago, OIL the 22d. He had been TO Chi.
cago. and, no, getting upon tho cars at the
ST. Charles Junction. probably undertook io
walk over the prairie, and persisted in the
cold. He was An exemplary young man OF
% years. The Chicago Tribune says oil
him:
Like most priniers his life has been mark.
ed by adventures and vicissitudes. He was
member Of Col. Stephenson's regiment,
fought through tie Mexican war. and after
wards became connected with the Alta Cal
ifornian, of which he was one Of the editors
and proprie,ors. This enterprise, however,
he afterwards Misunderstanding gold Tor a
time-cane to his home in Chenango cvun-
ty. N. Y.-and last Fall came West to seek
his fortune. He was employed for SINE time
in our office. and afterwards purchased an
interest in the Kane County Democrat, with
which paper he was CONNECTED at the time OF
his death.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
lND'ANAPoLls, Feb. 81, 1851

e.. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 81, 1851.
A. II. SANDERS, ESQ:
The preliminary steps have been taken
by the Wings and Democrats here in furnish
ing candidates Tor the Presidential campaign
oil 1852. The Democrats a few days ago
as you are aware. held meeting and nom
mated Gen. 10. Lane. They also held one
on last Friday evening and had speech
from Charles Butler, vi New York, who is
not looked upon as confirmed Loco, by any
means, and was Van Buren, man in AS. ac-
coraing to report. A goodIy quantity oil
"gas" is generally let off at these Lane
meetings aud some mock enthusiasm mani
tested; but it is generally believed about
here that It is all got up Tor effect by their
leaders, IN order 10 unite the discordant ele-
menis Of Loco.ocoism in this State-that
the design Of the Loco leaders probably l.
10 gloriiy the old General Tor the purpose Of
prc.eutiLg hun 10 their National Convel,-
tion in the event Of u a'sagrsenlenI to unite
vi one oil their '"big guno,'' tSt .hey hav.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
The Cabinet.
yesPoudcut.

We assure the friends of the Gen. Lane
administration that we had no desire TO for
get any member Of the Cabinet in prospecto.
1t was pure fotgetfulness on our part, that
the name Of Geo. H. Todd, Esq. was not
mentioned in connection with the Attorney
Generalship; because Mr.. Todd's Name has
rot obtained this honorable connection, and
unsolicited by himself or friends, on account
Of his unfiinching, unterri6ed ard consistent
course, as an humble member of the great
Democratic party merely, but from that ex-
allied talent and extensive practice in the
highest courts Of vauderburgh county, united
to Ia profound knowledge ofilegaI jurispru-
dence, which will to the remotest day of pos
sterity blend his name with the records o. the
courts Of Wheeler, Mills and Rowley.
We are assured by the friends Of Mr..
Todd that the rumor which in the last three
days has become so prevalent that Maj. Rob-
inson had been rendered this appointment is
entirely without foundaton-and if it arere
true, it would make no difference to Mr.. T..
he having already received assurances that
if like Judge Thorne, his health should pre-.
vent him taking place in the Cabinet, the
President would feel hattered by his accept.
ing the position of his private Secretary.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07

The Dayton Journal. Of Tuesday. states
that an elderly man, named Miller. supposed
to have resided a little north OF Dayton, got
into the stage at this city on the day previous.
and that he died in the coach near Lebanon
His body was taken to Dayton. and an in
guest held. A bottle Of whisky was found in
his pocket which was supposed TO have been
the cause Of his death.-( Gin. Eng.
If the bottle of whisky was found in his
pocket how could it have caused his death I
1.-THE whisky had been found in his stomach.
or the bottle either. tie cause Of his death
would have been more apparent.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
The Public Square.

By the Indianapolis letter published in to-
days paper, it will be seen that bill has
been introduced into the House by our Rep
resentative, for the sale Of the public square
in Evansville, which bill has been referred to
the proper committee. We understand from
private source that this bill refers the mat.
ter to a vote Of people, with privilege ofsell-
ing il SO the vote decides. In case of sale
three commissioners, whose names are men,
toned, non-resIdents of the county, locate the
Court House. ~
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07

SHOCKING DEATH.-An old man named
Conner. aged about sxty-one or two years,
came to a sudden aud awful death on the 18Th
ult., at BranchvilIe. S. c.. The old gentle
man was walking found and gazing about,
aud having stopped on the railroad track,
was, without previous notice, suddenly run
upon by the locomotive '.Rio Grandc, attach
ed 10 burlhen train, and his head and arms
completely severed from the body The
body was then caught up under the ash-pa
ripped up. and mangIed in frightlul man
ncr. Persons ought to be exceedingly care
ful how they venture on the railroad track.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
New ORLEANS. Jan. 81.

Fatal RENcoUNrER-DreadfM Tragedy.
"A rencounter took place at the Veraudah
House to-day between two men, one named
Errington and the other named Byrd. The
latter received two fatal stabs and died al
most instantly.
A terrible tragedy occurred at ball on
the same night. II happened that young
man and his former berroihcd. young lady.
met in The ball ROOM. The parties il is st,ted,
had been engaged to be married, but her
parents objected. He desired her TO eIope
with him aud she refused. Chagrined at the
idea Of DISAPPOINTMENT he drew n pistol nd
shot her dead ia The room. The names OF
the parties are not given.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
gen. scott Meeting.

Gen. Scott Meeting.
Our Indianapolis correspondent, Railroad
GAYS says that a meeting was to have been
held in Indianapolis last Saturday night, by
the Wings to nominate Gen. Scott for the
Presidency. There appears to be much una
nimity of feeling among the Wings of Ind-
ana, in favor Of Gen. Scott. and this meeting
was doubtless marked by much enthusiasm.
Gen. Scott is deserving Of The highest honor
inrhe hands of the American people to give.
"A long life has been devoted by him in serv-
ing bis country, in which life he has exhibited
ths most brilliant talents. Certainly there is
no reward nor honor within the hands OF this
people TO give, undeserved by Gen Scott
Nor is there any doubt but that if elected
President Of this Republic, he would prove
himself abundantly competent for the hig,
istation.
- Since writing the above we have received
letter from our indeiatigable correspondent,
,saRailroad City," written and mailed the
same night of the meeting. We thank him
for his attention and industry, and publish
his letter to-day, to the exclusion Of o;het
matter, believing that it will be read with
more interest than any thing else we could
give.
kiWe cannot agree with the request of one
resolution, that every Wing paper in Indiana
hoist the name Of Gen. Winfield Scott at The
head of its columns, as the next candidate Tor
the Presidency. Net that we have single
objection to him-not that we would refuse
him our warm support-not that we do not
believe him available, and the very person
whom we most hope will receive the nominal
uon-but no mans name shall be placed at
the head of our columns till he be the regular
nominee ofthe Wing National Convention.
We were born Wing, have ever lived a
consistent Wing, and shall die a Whig-and
we cannot be better Wing, than by relying
fully and confidently upon the choice Of the
Wing National Convention. Knowing that
the best Wings of the country will sit in that
Convention, and thatthey will represent ev-
cry section Of the Union, we are willing to
leave everything to them, unbiased by news.
paper preierences-uncontrole by every.
thing but their sense Of duty to their OWL
great party, and the country at large. W.
fully and fervently believe the man they nom
sinate will be our next President-and now
in advance, in our confidence Of the prope
action of this Con, eniion, feel warranted il
saying he shall receive our firm and enthusi
astic support.
We call attention to the letter Of our cor
gesp0udcut.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07

SUrclDE.-A young German druggist,
named Battcher, in the apothecary Of MIR.
Stein, on Market street. between Floyd and
Preston. committed suicide, by taking large
dose Of laudnum night before last which
caused his death yesterday. The cause as
signed Tor the rash act is stated TO have been
German girl, TO whom he was attached.
AMI who went sIeighrding with another
young man Oh Sunday evening. He is said
to have addressed letter 10 her before tax
ing the drug Lou. Journal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
I. o. q. =.

MORNING STAR LODGE, No. Z, l. o. o. F.
Meets every Thursday evening. Officers for the
present term:
P. Hornbrook, p. G.; ]. T. Walker, n. G.; Fl.
Nelson, w. c. L. A. Crane, Sect'y. L. Howes'
Treasr.; M. A. Lawrence, c.; II. Plumer, w &c.
Singer, |. G.; A. C. Hallock, o. G.
EVANSVILLE LODGE No. SIS, i. o. o. F., meets
every Wednesday evening at Shanklins build
ing, corner Water and Locust streets.
OGcers.-Jesse Burns, N. GIL. G.. Hatchit.
v. G. ID. Allen Sec'y II. J. Hart. Treas'ri
Giles Colvin, c.; John P. Henderson, w; G.
Hammond. l. G.. G. Glover, 0. G
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
RAILROAD CITY.

ArLANrIc.-The long delay Of this steam
er has created great fear that she is lost. -
The ship Tarqun. which arrived at New
York OF the Sd. reports having seen large
steamer without bow-sprit. making toward
the Western Islands, under SAIL The At
lantic like all the Collins steamers. is with
out bow-sprit, and hopes are entertained
that this steamer was the Atlantic.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
CAMBaIA.-Wv regret to learn of the sink.

CAMBRIA.-We regret TO learn of the sink
ing OF this swift and well known Cincinnati
and ST. Louis packet, at Turks Island. Mis-
sissippi river. She was principally freighted
for Cairo, with N. Orleans freight not hav-
ing much for the Ohio river. The brief dis
patch says no lives were lost, but boat and
cargo total loss. She was doubtless sunk
by tive ice, by which the Mississippi above
Cairo is nearly closed. The Cambria has
been a regular packet in the above trade q
long time, and was noted Tor her speed
She was commanded by Capt. Ludlow, with
Capt Kendrick, LIST clerk-oiicers well known
on the river. We do not know who were the
owners. We hope these gentlemen will soon
be controlling an excellent steamer. they
well know how to make boat popular.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07

Allegheny City boasts of "a jalor that must
have descended fresh from the times OF the
inquisition. The Pittsburg Journal says
THAT cruelty, so frightIul. tyranny So per.
fectIy fiendish, could be perpetraled day af
ter day without detection. had 10 be proved
before it could be believed. The details are
absolutely sickening. Modes OF torture were
described yesterday by mere boys, that would
shame the fiendish ingenuity of a grand In
QUESTION"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
EvANSVILLE BAKERY.

THE undersigned having purchased The Bakery
establishment. known by the name OF Evans
Vile Bakery, and formerly kent by John M Samp-
son, on Main Street between First and Second SITS
would inform the public that from this time he will
keep constantly on hand full ASSORTMENT OF fresh
Bread, Crackers, Cakes, &C., to cell at wholesale
or retail He will soon be prepared with full ma
chinery for the manu- iacture of Butter, Water, Su
gar. Soda and Boston Crackers, by the wholesale,
and for re.uil customers The patronage OF ,be
public is respectfully solicited, ss there will be no
need hereafter tor sending distant places Tor any
noy?-tf HENRY W. SAMPSON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
To Physicians, Country Merchants, an
the Iublic GeneraliY.

THE undersigned having purchased the Drug
l. Store formerly occu .'ied by MeSsrs G.. Hatch
lit & Co., would respectfully call the attention nj
the country merchants, the physicians, and the
public generally 20 their nc assortment ri Mcdi-
cires, Paints, oils, periumery. Surgical lnsiru.
ments. vc. which they regularly receiving
All of which we will sell upor accommodating
terms as can be purchased in any OF the Western
cities and hope by strict attention to business to
receive liberal share of the public auo, age.
Orders attended TO punctaally, and carefully
packed.
Il CLINTON KELLER,
ID. A. EARNESTLY. VI. ID ! rr-. l-a
KELLER g. FAR NSLEY,
feb4 If No "a. Water 81 , Evansville, Ind.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
STATE OF INDIANA,
] Vanderbursh County,
In the Vanderburgh Circuil Court
in vacation January Is, 1851.
Malina Lanphear rrEF
Us Petition fol. Divorce:
Lrome TannhAar

ND this time, to-wit: January IS,
n 1851, comes the said complainant by Gland
Ter and niger. her solicitors, and files in the office
o. the Clerk OF the anderburgh Circui Court her
certain petition for Divorce. And il satisfactorily
appearing, from the affidavit OF disinserested
person this day led in the Clerks office aforesaid.
that Jerome ID. Lanphear, The defendant, is moi n
this time resident OF the State OF Indiana.
Therefore, notice is hereby given TO the said Je>
rome B. Lanpbear that unless he rsonaIfy b: and
appear, and pIead TO or answer the said caTpiain-
ITS petition for divorce on or before the calling
of The on the frs, day of the term Of said
Court TO be held the Court House in Evansville.
on the fourth Monday in March next, the same will
be heard and determined i'm his absence
- ianlS4w SAM.L Il. JENKINS, Clerk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07
TELEGRAPH DISPATCHES.
Sr I,ou,s Eeh

The weather is mild, and the ice Is fast dis
appearing. The steamer Cambria sunk on
Sunday night. 10y striking log at Turkey
Island. The boat lies in ten feet water; her
cargo and part Of the machinery will be saved
by diving bells. The boat in other respects
will prove total loss.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-02-07

~ The latest reports state that MIR.
BewIey having finished his survey Of the
Evansville and Vincennes Railroad, is now
in the latter city laying of the Wabash into
lots. there having been n rise in property at
that place owing to the bottom Of said river
getting high. and the prospect Of an immediate
completion Of the Ohio and Mississippi Rail
road.