The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1853-08-27

ny IN the employ of Mr. f.. Thompson. of
North Danvillc,was assaulted on the ovcn;,c
OF the 18th, He was on his way home from
the village, about 8 o'clock. when fonr bovs
who had secreted themselves behind fence
rose mp at his approach, and hurled clubs at
him. One hit him in his left eve. intIictino
severe wound and bursting the ball. III,
aSSalIants We're examined and required to
give bail in the sum of $500. Since then
suit for private damage has been instituted
upon which bail in the sum of $1,000 was re-
qurcd, which, as in the first instance. they
procured Their names are Sela and Frank
lin Stevens, Henry Roberts and Geo. San
born.
Is GAGE has added to his facilities for
taking 'llkenesses true to nature" He is a
capital workman in his line.
ORLEANS COUNTY.-The locotoco Conn
ty Ticket is as follows "A j. Rowel. for
Senator; Sabin Kellam John d. Harding.
for Assistant Jud ges Geo. Nvc. for JUDGE
Of Probate; Horace Pierce, for Sheriff; 5.
y. Willard for States Attorney; Geo. NJ.
Kendall, for High Bailih.
Remarks at the Railroad Meeting at
Stanstead
I From the notes Of Mr.. Phillips, one of the
Secretaries OF the Railroad Meeting at Stan
stead, we copy the annexed brief sketches OF
Speeches by one Of the speakers from each
side of the line. y dozen others made re-
marks on the occasion.
Gov. FAIEHANKs, of Vermont. said the
occasion reminded him of the preliminary
meetings held eight wears before in that Vi
entity when the roads divcrging thence to
Boston and eastward. and the Canadian Rail
roads. We're only in the future. Though some
Were then present who had been called to
their rrward.a "oodlv number We're still pres
ent. He had been associated with extension
OF railroads from the South, especial the
Pa>>ump>c Road intended to connect at this
point with Montreal and Quebec; and though
various projects had been proposed to ,!i,crt
tins line. those with whom he acted had never
hc>itdtel a> To bringing their road To Drrby
Line. At present The road was within fifty
miles Of that point. This was a rood line, and
IT," Inducements which ha! prevailed 50 far
Still! existed. Coming on farther North III
: deed, the prospects were much better than
before. considering tn. prospect OF connect
ing with Montreal, Bat Ga pitali>t> WHO lad
engaged with tn, Pa>>ump,r Road, had all,
embarked in other enterprises which hao
proved disastrous, and which produced a re-
luctance which would not prevail II the vaIu,
of this road was fully known. Gentlemen
from Boston and Intermediate places hid
however. been invited to come and see rh
portion OF county, and he believed the roA,
would be made. He need make 10 pledges
! but if it We're necessary he could pledge linn
: self and those with whom he was a>>ociatr,!
! that no efforts on their part would hr spare,
: to reach the boundary. He waS clad to ,c,
gentlemen representing the other end of til,
road, and lie must say it was the hope Of
:. their co-oprra'ion that chiefly made it d,.>ir
able for the pa>>uml>r Road to be- pu>hr,
further Northwar,l Both section, OF tn,
road drprn'rd materially on each other
like n.a"mrt> two roads must attract one an
other. He repeated that no efforts should b,
: wanting on the part OF the pa>>umI>ic Com
:. pany to meet the Canadian line on H.ilwa,
cars at S;d. >r"-ul.
D., lion. l.. !. .}"j4l}iu>D, ATTORNEY GcicT..
. Of Lower C.tlr,"a. sad ihou.h l., me 4
., the risk Of great puhli, rrproarh. b. al u"
It rrgrrt his coming. He crrtttly lid not cN
ia, ~, i
Joining COMMITTEES. and more especially trorr
the other side Of the line. All on his M,
i OF the line were in favor OF cuItiyating III
best feelings with those on the other side
Many had heretofore been IN favor OF annex
i alton, and some anncXation> had taken plac
between the sons and daughters of New Enc
I land and Canada. Itthc annexation hv Rail
= way were now made, this sort Of annexation
! would then be conn lrtc and there would b
= no more feeling of jealousy between Vernon
', and Canada than between Vermont and New
V York. The government to which he belong
ed had shown no desire to la" but if they li
they ought to give p ace to better men, an
;, 1t was tine duty Of the people to come iorwar
u" and tel. them So As to the present proIec
it was the most important hitherto devised
and one that could be carried on withou
- Government assistance; but he had dctcrmr
y cd that II no Government assistance was +,
! quircd. no obstruction should be thrown i
! the way He had therefore used his cndca,
orS, AMI had 50 far succeeded. in clearing tn
' way Of the rubbish OF intrigucS And hi
friend MIR Terrill had, despite of all oppo>
! tion walked right over it. Now tae chart,
=, was obtained. it would be d disgrace to tn
u counties interested. if the road was not ca
IL RED out. Stan>tcad was not alone ntcrestc
u there were also Sheffield. touvlc, st. II,
IL acInthc and mbly-than which no fin,
T. counties could be found in any part of ii
~ cOntInent-lncuding the Village of Chambl
!" with watcr-powerS which should long 40
! have made it the Rochester of Canada. ii
IL friend. Mr. Terriil, had taken the prccautio
= to secure the right to have the road of an
u gua@e which was thought desirable and ther
- fore he hoped every Municipality on the lin
OF the road would be ready to subscribe f,
the necessary Stock, and they might do
safely, since they would never have a shiIIir
t to pay. his was clear when it was compar,
III with the Portland Road. which had paid 81
U, per cent. as soon as 1t reached Shelbrook
III though the latter ran great distance throuo
n wilderness: whereas this road throuohou
III runs through splendid, fertile country, an
DIT was hnetv-elght miles shorter to Boston tina