The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-21
st. Johnsbury Academy.


ton, closing its Fall Term.
The Teachers are so well known that it
would be superfuous to speak of their ability
as Instructors or their thoroughncss and sue
cess as (isciplinarians. But it is highly graf
flying to witness the legitimate results of
such qualifications duly exercised in large
school. The late examination has been an
exhibition of just such results.
1t was continued through two days, giving
the pupils opportunity to make fair mani
festation of themselves as students in healthy
progress of mind, without those offensive in
dications of hot-bcd preparation for the occa-
sion which sometimes are Witnessed
What was peculiarly pleasing in this ex-
animation was the proof running all through
it of successful effort with Young minds to
lead them to sclf-ctfort The school both in
recitation and department gave unmistakable
signs of systematic purpose to train pupils
to train themselves. and discipline them to
self-disciplnc, which is the only true cduca-
ton and the only appropriate aim in ahor,!ing
such facilities for Improvement as are afford
ed in this Institution.
Aside from the general operations of the
Academy. as such. there was an unexpected
qualification derived from that new feature of
the school, the Normal Department" which
is expressly adapted to qualify Teachers for
their work III our Common Schools.
One would hardly suppose beforehand that
students considerably advanced in the higher
branches of education would take such earn
est interest in the drill. long and critical in
the elementary branches, as was proved to
have existed through the term now closed. 1t
was easy to think during even the reading
and the spelling exercises that such svstcmat-
ic. elementary drill might have very whole
some effect upon many scholars who having
no design to teach are far assembled among
the higher branches and would hardly feel
safe to risk themselves upon the lower ones.
The attendance of citizens was crcditablc
to the community as we'll us complimentary
to the Teachers and stimulating to the pupils.
During part of the exercises the audience
was crowded. but so interested as to forget in
convenience
Although there are various other Acadc-
mics around of good character and influence
an examination of this has suggested the suit
ableness of noticing its eminent facilities for
thorough mental culture. and its manifest
adaptation for an extended and salutary inh,,-
cncc upon the interests of education in the
region.
SAD CAsUAITY.-On the Sth inst, Mr. T.
=. Wheeler, aged ~ years, only son of Hon.
S. Wheeler, of East Calais, took his rifle and
left his fathers house, as was supposed for a
short absence. He had been gone about
three quarters Of an hour. when the report
of his gun was heard and the smoke from tn,
discharge seen by his father who was in Il
field not far distant. and upon going to tn,
spot found his son living upon the ground
weltcring in his blood He instantly called
assistance. and had him conveyed to his
house. and had the wound examined hv a
surgeon. who a>ccrtaincd that a ball had en-
tered under the chin. passing entirely through
the head and commnS out at the torhcad
one and Il half inches above the left eve
! Whether the discharge of the rifle was ac-
ciden,al or otherwise, will probably never b,
Known as he was alone at the time. he was
found near fence. no great distance from Il
spot where he had been accustomed to prac-
tee target shooting.
Mr. Wheeler was Young man of indus
trious habits and uncxccptionabc moral char
actcr. His loss will fall heavily upon an at
hietcd family and be deeply felt by Il large
circle of sympathisng friends.
/ On the morning of the 10th, he was still
living, although no hopes were entertained
! of bis rccoycry.-Uonpclir Hmchnrm.
RnBBINsi TIE ROosT-Mr Hiram Hath
way. who resides on St Adams Point, where
he has ali excellent farm nearly surrounded
by the waters of Lake Champlain, heard some
disturbance among his turkeys about ten o.
clock. on Friday Evening last. He hurried
out ard with small dog went in the direction
of hay stack, and as he passed round it
came within few feet of a man who run as
for dear life Mr.. II. Immediately gave
chase to the stranger, who threatened to
shoot him if he did not desist, and while on
the run did discharge a pistol towards MIR. ii.
though without hitting him. Still Mr. IL.
was unable to ovcrtakc the robbcr One OF
the turkeys had been killed, and was left by
the stack IN future Mr.. II. intends to kccr
bis gun loaded ready for use. Our farmers
NAV as well be on the lookout for such
deprcdations.-St. AiJans Messenger.
70. What's dollar or dollar and a hall
for a good newspaper And vet how man!
there are who lull themselves into belief that
they are not able to take a paper that is
printed in their own town and County, who
spend five times the cost foolishly. a saving
! of three cents week on the mere article O.
tobacco. for instance, will pay for a paper
one wear. Three cents week saved is o
itSclf hut q small sum but il nays for a na