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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09
VI iddIebury COllcse-..4 New RujIdinc.-
Condition OF the Institution, &c.
MlDDLFErEY, Nov. 3, 1860.

MlDDEFErEY, Nov 3, 1860.
To the Editor o;'thc foltdoniau.
1t may not be unintercstins to some Of the
readers of THE CALIFORNIAN to learn that an
institution in which some Of them have ou,te
a large capital invested is making progress.
Thursday, the first Of Novcnber. was the
sixteth anniversary of the founding Of Mid
dlebury College. The day was celebrated bv
laying the corner stone for a new COLLEGE
building, which is to be completed before The
first OF Sept. next, at an expense of $4,000
"A large collection of people assembled to
witness the ceremony, which was performed
by President Labaree, no. with "silver
trowel," but with a sledgc hammer. After
the ceremony and some appropriate remarks,
the people repaired to the college chapel
The order of exercises there was as follows ::
An address by the President, an Grafton bv
Tutor Kellogg, poem by T.. H. Phelps, of
the senior Class, interspersed with music bv
the "boys"
The President gave brief historical ac-
count Of the college from the time it was
chartered. He exhibited tie charter, which
was parchment of sheep skin, and showed
evident signs Of antiquity. Judge Swift, the
Tutor of 1901, sat upon the stage with the
Tutor of 1860, coincidence to which the
President alluded
The "boys," inspired with enthusiasm b,
the exercises of the day, exhibited torch
light procession in the evening in honor of
their Alma Mater ito be-" which, as the
President said the next morning at prayers
"did then credit" They marched through
the principal streets Of AIiddlebury, and Wis
tied the house of the President, ard though
they caught him, as he said, "nappiag,' they
soon found him "wide-awake" for a speech.
The college is now in Furnishing corGi-
ton. and has bright prospect before It. A
gentleman from England has furnished mon.
ey to fit up a fine playground and eymnasi- |,
lm, that the physical, as we'll as the mental,
powers may be developed-a subject which
has been too much neglected in cur Ameri-
IAN colleges.
The time Of prayers has been changed
rom some time before light to halfpast sew
n in the morning, which gives thu students,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09
DefalcatiOn of the State Treasurer.

No little excitement was created in Mont
peller last Friday, and very soon all through
the State, by the rumor that Henry NJ. Bates
OF Northheld, the State Treasurer for the
past SIX years, was defaulter in a large sum
At the first intimation of this the Executive
despatched officers to Mortified to secure
the State upon the property of Mr.. Bates 5
bondsmen, but We learn with Indifferent sue.
cess.
The amount of the deficit already ascer.
tanned is over $4,000, and for aught any
one knows may be increased considerably
When this ENLIGHTENMENT took place wheth-
er it has extended through the past six years,
or only the last year (; and whether the Trea-
surer is the only guilty person in this mat
ter, are points upon which there is little defi-
mite knowledge. 1t is generally supposed,
however, that most Of this money has been
appropriated" the last year and a-half, dur
ing which period it is understood that Mr..
Bates had relarsed into his old habits of in
temperance.
Aside from the disgrace this affair brings
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09

To- The farmers in the vicinity of Man
chester have been serving themselves good
turns, besides furnishing excellent entertain
ments to the gentlemen and ladies of tina.
city. by getting up old-fashioned hush:ng.
parties, with all the concomitants, bak.a
beans, Indian pudding and pumpkin pie
Mr.. Joseph Cate, fourishing farmer near
the city, invited the Press on Thursday ev-
enlns, and the typos and their tair friends
had right merry time.
O. The fellow who shot fine lot of
wethers in Boscawen, covered their carcasses
with leaves, and sold the pelts. has been ar
rested at Manchester. He was a resident of
Boscawen, named David Flanders, about 2S
years cd.
% The steamer II. r. ". Hill, from
Memphis for New Orleans exploded on We'd
nesday night. There were 80 killed and 40
or so scaded.
e A young mechanic of Jersey City saw
stone wedged into switch over which
railroad train was about to pass, last We'd
nesday, and kicking it out, his own heel be-
came fastened in so the cars passed over
him, inAicting injuries of which he died that
night.
IF The dyptheria is prevailing with alsr-
ming fatality in all parts of Indiana, and its
ravages are the burden of all the nevspa.
pers.
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b. negl"cting oget the requisite information
IL spo~e of the difficulties lying in the way
of this committee in making this examina-
ton. Tie entertained no objection to the
proposition. but believed that better and
more feasible plan might be adopted which
would sooner lead to a report and a satisfac.
tory conclusion.
Mr. Noyes of Burlington hoped this duty
would not be laid on the committee of WAYS
and means. 1t would be difficult, PERHAPS
impossible, for it to discharge the duty, un-
less other duties be RENTED. He aoreed
with gentlemen that it was delicate matter
e, 70 institute proceedings of this character
but the House had duty which it owed the
state and itself to perform.
MIR Thomas of West Fairlee feared that
the matter had been neglected already. If
there be detalcation it is high time to know
it. We shall gain nothing by deferring in
vestlsation. The gentleman from Newfane
has SAID we should lose nothing by waiting.
But let me ask shall we gain ANYTHING? He
believed that not dollar could be saved
nothing could be gained by farther delay.
tie felt that the subject was delicate one.
an unpleasant one. He believed that the
House felt shis too, but duty was imperative.
and re knew OF but one course to pursue.
TO be sure. as member of the committee
on ways and means, he did not crave the du-
", the labor of doing this work, but he should
not shrink from it.
MIR Colby of Hartland moved to amend
the resolution So as to join the treasurer with
the committee on ways and means in making
this investigation; which was agreed to and
the resolution was adopted.
During the discussion Mr. Field stated that
when his Exceellency Gov Fairbanks had
reason to believe that there was defalcation
he at once instituted all proceedings that
were In his power, to investigate the facts
and protect the state. And, when it was ap-
parent that the deficit was several thousand
dollars, he despatched persons in company
with the present treasurer. to secure all the
property of the late treasurer and his bonds.
men that it was possible to get, in order to
indemnify the state against loss. lie had
acted in the whole affair with the vigilance
ard discretion that bespoke his watchful care
tor the interests of the state.
The Till establishing an agricultural bu
reau was taken up and ordered to lie till
Thursday next at lO1 o'clock.
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From Momtpeiler.

lii regard to the doings of our Legislature.
the Montpelier correspondent of the Boston
Jouynal says:
There are certain standing topics CT Iegis-
la'Ion when come up annually for legislation
O"e OF these Is the circus question, which
involves the repeal or modification of law
at present in force, prohibiting the exhibition
OF c!rcuSes in the state The friends of re-
pea. are Jealous, persistent and indomitable.
though they always fail. At present the ef-
fort is to SC far modify the law as to permit
[. IL. Farn>wor;h and &. H. Bailey to exhib-
1t their circus within the state, provided they
pay INTO the treasury of the state one thou
sand dollars annually for the privilege. Mr..
Thomas of West Fair!ee leads the circus in
,erest, and will make strong effort to carr,
the bill. He is not Likely to succeed, howey-
tr.
Another matter under this head is the bill
to abolish the office of Railroad Commission
er. Every session finds this unfortunate
functlonary the subject of the bittere.t de-
traction. SO it has been this year, and the
election OF that officer has been from time to
time postponed to await the result of the bill.
abrogatng the office. Yesterday it came up
tor final action and very animated debate
followed. Messrs. Field of Newfane, and
Moves Of Burlington, opposed it, and MIR.
Thomas of West Fairlee favored it. The
bill wss dismissed by decisive vote, and in
the afternoon the election took place, when
Mr.. 4. l.. Brown of Rutland, was unani.
mously chosen.
The Executive, in his annual address, sue-
ges:ed the formation of a State Board of Az
rlcuture. and the sub ject has been before the
House in the form of bill. 1t encountered
violent opposition, and was defeated. The
Senate. however, have under consideration
bill TO the same effect. which they are likely
to pass. by this means the House will have
another chance at the measure, when its
friends hope to succeed and carry it.
The following items We find elsewhere
The expenditures on the new State House
amount in all to $i4O996. There are some
small bills Yet to be paid, besides the super
intendent of construction, Thos. f. Powers,
who has had no pay yet for his three years
and half's service.
During the past year 1900 volumes have
been added to the State Library. Five hun
dred and ninety eight were obtained by ex-
change, and embrace the usual complement
OF reports, laws and journals of other states
and the Canadas q we're received by dona-
ton, and 5S3 by purchase.
Gov. Fairbanks has appointed as his aides
de-camp, AbJah Keith of Montpelier, Luther
o. Green of Woodstock, B. H. Steele of
Derby, and b. N. Hyde of Hydepark.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09
L IL CALIFORNIAN
BY c. NJ. STONE & co.
St. Johnsbury, Friday, Nov. 8, 1860.
The Glorious Result.

1t is with no common feelings of pleasure
that We lay before our readers to-day the re-
suit of the Presidential election held last
Tuesday; that result being the election of
ABRAHAM LINCOLN for President, and
HANNIBAL HAMLlN for Vice President
of these United States.
We shall not now indulge in any lengthy
comments. In few words: We have met
the enemy, and they are ours. The returns
from Our own state are very measre. every
one feeling that Vermont was all right, ard
caring only to hear from other states con-
s'dered doubtful. We give elsewhere re-
turns from the different states as far as heard
from by mail and telegraph. up to the time
OF going to press. The nation has given its
verdict let the people rejoice.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09
Hear What Henry Clay Said.

On the 9th Of July, 1850, Mr.. Clay said
in the Senate:
"lou cannot put your finger on the bar,
OF the constitution which conveys the RICH,
or the power to carry slores from one of The
states otMe Inion to any Ie,ritory. Nor
can admit for single moment that there
IS any separate or several right upon the
part Of the states or individual members of
state, or any portion of the people of the
United States, to carry slaves into the terri
torres, under the idea that those territories
are held in common between the several
states. 1t is joint property, held by COM
mon trustee for the general coed, and to be
administered by the general government &C
cording to its deliberate Judgment of wba,
Will best promote the common happiness and
prosperity, and do justice to all.
This is the very doctrine on which Abra-
ham Lincoln and the republican pa rty stands
to-day-all ether parties reject it.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09
How They Take il.

"A despatch from Washington says that
the office holders are submissive, and the Sc
cessionists quiet.
In New-iork the election passed off with
out any serious disturbances, owing perhaps
to the vigilance Of the Wide-Awakes, aided
by the police.
In Boston there was for the first time bal
lot box stufiing, by which it is claimed Bur-
lingame lost his his election.
There are great rejoioings all over the
country-bonfres, torchlights and cannon,
giving expression in faint manner to the
enthusiasm.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09
FRIDAY. Nov

"
SENATr.--Joint resolution.-From the
House, for a committee of three persons in
relation to charter for railroad connecting
the Atlantic and st Lawrence with the Con-
nectlcut and Passumpsic railroad adopted
In concurrence.
Bills passed.-In addition to chap g., s.,
relating to divorce. 10 provide for publish
ing the geological report. incorporating
the South HarGwick mill Co.
The bill! appropriating $1,000 for the sta
tue of Ethan Allen was read third time.
HOrsE.-Resolutions.-By Mr. Dean of
Barnard, instructins the committee on WAYS
and means to investigate the affairs of the
late State Treasurer; to inquire WHY the
state taxes have not been collected according
to law; to examine into the disposition of
moneys deposited with him, and the disburse-
ments Of the same; to send for persons and
papers
1t Was stated by Mr. Field that the late
Treasurer had failed, that his hondsmen had
iailec. There We're the most serious appre-
tensions OF a dcialcation But he did no,
Judge It was expedient to proceed in the me-
tEod contemplated in the resolution. He
could hardly believe that the actual condi-
ton OF things was as bad as was apprehend-
ed. But the House should be slow to throw
such lmputatlon on the character of public
officer. tie believed this was not a nroper
method. He believed that bv the statute il
was the duty Of the incoming treasurer and
the auditor to examine these accounts.
Mr. Seymour Of Nesennes believed that
the information called for by the resolution
ought to be in the possession of the House.
lie corcurred, however, with the gentleman
from Newfane, that we should be cautious in
this proceeding. The matter should be in
vestigated by the present treasurer, inasmuch
as injury may be done to him by delaying or
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09
by Telegraph Thursday.

The entire vote of K. l. is, Lincoln 1908,
Douglas 1915.
New-Iork returns from few more coun-
ties add to the Republican majority. The
Tribune claims the election of Conklin, rep..
70 Congress, and of VIM. Wall, rep, from
the With district. Smith, dem. is elected
from the lst district. Vibbard, rep, is elect
ed, as is also Nelson by only majority.
New-Jersey has probably gone Union, and
Pennington is defeated.
Philadelphia has given Lincoln 10000 ma
jority,-a gain of 5000 over the state cleo
tion,-and the state will give $1,000 maj. for
the rep. ticket.
Wisconsin will give Lincoln 10000 mai.
All the Republican congressman are proba-
bly, elected.
Iowa gives the Rail Splitter good majo-
rity.
Missouri goes for Douglas.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09
Written for The Caledonian
Vermont Quarterly Gazetteer, or Hi>tori-
cal Magazine.

No. /. Addison County, va, issued Jul, 4.
1869. No. ,, Bennington County, goes TO
press Nov. l. and is to be issued January /.
1861. No. 3. Caledonia County. is to be is
sued April, 1861. No. 1, Chittenden COUNTY
July 1, 1861.
Our circulation now stands $500, but We
reed 10000 in order to handsomely sustain
the workout at the lowest possible figure
for 81 90 year-t$l,O0 for over fifty town
histories-two cents apiece-no, not quite
la Caledonia County We are assured that We
have competent historians selected for every
town. In Barnet, st. Johnsbury. Burke
Ryegate and Sheffield We have already heard
of their good progress, and have no less
faith in the interest and activity of those
towns from which We have not vet heard
having all confidence in the competence and
reliability of the we'll approved board of wri-
tiers into whose hands the historic represen-
tatlon OF their towns is committed. Blu.
we need 4 hearty cooperation in this great
work. That nothing need be left undone on
our part, We have selected the following
board of Lady Assistants for Caledonia
County
Barnet-Mrs. Alison and Miss \. B. Good.
willie.
Danville-Mrs. Julia A. d. Alexander.
Lyndon-Mrs. Geo. ". Cahoon and Miss
Ada Chase.
Hardwick-Miss Augusta Stevens.
Newark-Mrs. Hannah Sleeper.
Peacham-Miss l.. r. Pearson.
Ryega,e-Mrs. NJ S Beattie.
st. Johmsbury-NIrs. C. VI. Stone.
Shetfeld-Mrs. \. n Ward.
Waterford-Mrs. T. H. Cutler.
Wheelock-Miss Mary A. Cree.
These ladies' will make up patronage "a
BILE for their respective towns. of the names
of al! those who are willing to aid in gather
ing up and preserving the fast pershing rec
oIds of our foretathers. And we. from both
justice and gratitude, shall give these tables
IN our State patronage table, continued in
the bennington number
Good Vermont men and women. We need
yor generous, practical SyAnpafhy NOW
What You are able and willing to do for the
Vermont Historic Quarterly We ask that you
may do promptly. We ask not char;ty. for
We offer you double remuneration for all
your subscriptions-the records of our ia
theirs generally, gathered up and written by
our fathers each town furnishing its own
history-awork that by-and-by shall be hand
ed down as an heirloom-the relics of the
past secured by analyrists on the spot, am
brotypins the literary ability of Vermont in
lS60-6l, and so on.
Should our agents fail to call on any i,.di-
vidual DESTROYS to aid in this cause. We cor
daily invite them to forward US their names
also any one possessing historic facts, or in
,teresting. town anecdotes and traditions. or
Geographic material that should find place
number of our Gazateer, are respectfully 30
llcited to commit it to their town historian.or
Lady Assistant, or to send it in directly 10
us.
The pages of the Caledonia Quarterly will
be open to one brief specimen of prose or
poetry to every creditable writer in the Coun-
- A. ". IL.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09

The WEATIER.-RIrE FIELD Srr.wDrp-
RIEs IN NOVEMBER This weatheris certain.
y remarkable. 1t is as mild and balmy as
August, New England Indian Summer in
its most perfect development. We should
like to show to anybody who don't beli,r,,
that We are having fine weather, the rare
sight exhibited to US TO-DAY, in a box of
strawberry plants. picked by Mr.. z. Lander,
IN the open fields North of our village. a lit
tie to the Southwest of the French Catholic
Church. On these plants were strawberry
blossoms, green berries, ana plump ripe
tr"'t as nice as can be found anywhere in
the proper season of Strawberries. Mr.. Lam
der has transplanted quantity of the vines.
and proposes to try the experiment of rails
ing Wild strawberries-in the house in win
ter tlme.-Bmliagton Free Press.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09

QrACk PRACTlCE.-!hcy have couple of
quacks in Jail at Sherhrookc to answer To
the charge of manslaucilter. The facts are
briefly these \ little child OF James Alien
of Sherbrooke, was sick. DR.. Worthinaton
vas Called and pronounced it a mid case Of
scarlet fever. leases Of this disease were in
the same familv) The Doctor prescribed
and lief, tie child PLAYING upon the floor
The next day George Barnard and Mrs.
SpraSue cam: to Aliens hou>1. AID asked to
do something for the ci.iId.tellins the parents
that if they allowed the Doctor to attend it
he would certainly kill the child The AL
lens allowed these gnoramusts 10 work upou
their fears in this way till they procured then
consent to treat the child. They took tn.
child, stripped i, naked and batheI i, in very
cold water for half an hour, at :hc same tim,
administering some nostrum internally. The
consequence was, the next morning tie little
patient was dead and an examination by
Drs. Brooks and Wor,hinston proved, what
would be self-evident to any one that its
lungs were congested. We trust these u4acks
will get their deserts.
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Windsor County.

The wealthy farmer Fairbanks, missin,
from Springfield, has not ye, been found or
heard from. He is supposed to have been
drowned in the Connecticut river opposite
Chariestown, and the stream has been drag
gcd for the body all the way to Bellows Fa!I,
bat without success. His boat and hat w,;e
found, however.
Alva Wallace of Post Mills. Windsor, Ia.
eight sheep, from which he raised the present
year. seventeen lambs, and sold them the i,
of September for 30 each.
\ scamp calling himself Charles Boyd.and
pretending to be sent by friends in Califor
MIA. came to Ephraim Bryant's in Har,land.
and by an artfuIly invented tale succeeded in
gaining the confidence of the family After
enjoying their hospitality three days. he lrf,
under suspicious circumstances, taking with
him about one hundred and twenty-five dol
lars from drawer in the house. The los.
Of the money was not discovered till he had
been gone twenty-four hours. The rascal is
short, about FIVE feet eight inches in height
,hick-se,. dark complectioned. high cheek
bones, broad face, rather thick lips. and good
teeth. lie wore light pants. black frock coat.
dark shawl. and boys black hat, Caifor-
MIA geld ring on one little finger, marked
With the initials E.. b., on the other little fin
ger large black ring. The subscriber will
pay fifty dollars for the recovery of the mon
ev or apprehension ofthe thief Will all pa
pers please copy. f. BRYANT.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09

lHE Circus. The circus men have tbe;,
agents at Montpelier again, to instruct the
members of our Legislature in Ii cir duties.
doubtless they think their underta king hope
iul' or they would not expend such sums a.
bout 1t from year to year. Their agents are
glad to pocket their pay, and will do what
they can to keep hope alive. Between the
two-the circus men and their agents-it is
not our business to interfere. We only hone
That the State of Vermont may abide, in this
particular, by its own sound Judgment, and
mat this attempt to introduce corrupting in
huences among US, may result in damage on.
~ to such as are engaged in it-Chronicle.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09
4 Skating Park.

Many Of our readers are already aware
that Beauman Butler, Esq, is making a ska
ting pond on his extensive meadow mile or
more North of this village We understand
that he is getting it up with all the modern
improvements. regardless of expense. Nov
that skating has become such fashionable
amusement for both sexes. We should think
piece of ice SO near our village, which would
be accessible at any time, would be abundant
ly patronized. 1t will be particularly desira-
bic on account of its safety. Parents csn let
their smaller children engage in this health
giving sport with no fears that they may be
drowned.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-09

own !ouse. or ~ hit to 10 so and TO govern
Is lot az .as; tang. nor are servants and
children the east. st things to govern. But
the nature Of woman specially adapts them
to govern: not, indeed, by wise and far
sighted application of general IDEAS but by
choice of able ministers or immediate contact
with the persons governed. Many women,
even those who's. minds are entirely unculti-
waited, show power and breadth of capa-
city in administering their households. and
controlling into harmony difficult tempers
and unruly wills, which few men could rival.