The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27

insurance IN the Vermont Mutual. The loss
falls heavily upon two very worthy men. We
hope they may have substantial aid from our
citizens, to encourage them to rebuild their
factory. The hoes made by this firm were
superior to any in markct,and We understand
that they were doing large and increasing
business at the time Of this disaster. Ttev
Fave the sympathy Of all good citizens.
A Card.
MIR. EDITOR Permit us through the me-
dunn of your paper to tender our most sim
cere thanks to the members of Torrent En-
Slne Company, No. and Deluse, y. > and
OF Excelsior Hook and Ladder COMPANY. for
Their noble eXertions in rescuing our homes.
and preserving Cur property from the de-
'ourlng flames. We cannot forbear a word
OF COMMUNICATION upon the conduct of both
officers and men, although it is unnecessary
to all who witnessed the scene The calm
hess and presence otmind displayed through
out the whole transaction lwhen camness
and presence of mind only could avail were
truly worthy OF those disciplined bv long and
constant exercise In scenes of excitement and
alarm. The promp,ness with which they
were on the ground though called out at the
midnight hour the despatch with which all
necessary preparations were completed, and
the consistency with which each iabored al his
appointed post are proof of the thorough
discipline OF the companies and of the ability
ahd fitness of the officers. Considering their
distance from the scene of action, and the
difficulty experienced in obtaining suitable
position for operating their machines we
think no previous performance of either COM
pany reflects greater credit upon the etiicien-
cy OF the fire department than this. 1t DEM
on>trates what earneStness and enthusiasm,
which are never wanting on such an occasion
can accomplish when directed by prudence
and iorethousht. We would not omit TO
mention the large crowd of citizens who came
promptly forth upon the first alarm not as
mere spectators but as earnest aud efficient
actors IN the exciting scenes. Without such
assistance as they all rendered, three addi-
uonaI buildings must have been destroyed in
the flames, greatly enhancing the loss. In
return We can only express our deep sense
of gratitude, and the earnest wish that this
village may ever be so fortunate as to possess
so reliable safeguard against the destruc-
tive element. Ely Il WILDER.
July u, 1850.
Democratic Convention.
The Democracy of this county hold their
convention at this place, on Monday. August
., to nominate ticket to be supported by
them at the September election.
Laying of the Corner Stone of the Roman
Catholic Church in st. Johnsbury. july
25th, 1860.
MR. EDITOR: To comply with your wish, l
send You to-day few particulars in regard
to the laying and blessing of the corner stone
OF our new church with some other items a.
bout the size, style, cost, &c of the building,
and | trust they will be of some interest to
your many readers.
The day was all that We could wish, though
some warm, and it seemed that heaven in IA
vorlng US with such pleasant weather wished
to add still more to the luster and pomp of
the ceremonies used in our church on such
an occasion. Long before ten o'clock many
were on the ground, dressed up as on a fcsti-
val day, and waiting auxiously for the COM
ing of the Rt. Rev. L. ID. Goesbriand, Bish
op OF Burlington, who was to preside over
the ceremony. A few minutes before ten
his lordship made his appearance, accompa-
MED by the pastor of the new church and
two other clergymen, Rev. G. Cardinal of
Burlington, and Rev. Il. Druon of Montpe-
lier. Many more clergymen from this state
and from Canada We're expected, but could
not be present. The hour appointed for the
ceremony having now arrived, all fell upon
their knees, the Bishop and his assistants be-
ing upon the platform, put up for the dav at
the back of the church, and the hymn Gail,
star OF the sea, &c, Was enthusiastically sung,
in honor of the mother of God, to whom the
new buil1ing is to be dedicated, under the IT,
tie of Our Lady of Victories, which is the
name of one of the most popular churches of
Paris, the capital of France. At the conclu-
sion of the prayer, the RI. Rev. Bishop ad-
dressed the congregation ard told all present
In his usual and clear manner the reason why
We were building church here, explaining
to them at the end of bis discourse the mean