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

o. The Bergen tunnel on The Erie rail-
road IS great work and well worth seeing
by visitors to New York. The tunnel is a
mile In length cut straight through ledge
OF the hardest granite. Worked only at the
ends 1t would have required lifetime to
complete 1t, but eight shafts were sunk, and
operations were then conducted at eighteen
different points, and by working night and
day tor over two years the tunnel has been
opened through the whole distance. Much
work remains in order to complete the tun-
mel to its full size and to finish up the shafts
for light and ventilation.
u A paragraph is in circulation to the
effect that lady editor, who called upon Mr.
Buchanan, was asked by him in what State
she resided. "In the state of single blessed
ness, was the facetious reply. That's my
lot, responded the gallant old Buck, as he
stopped down and impressed kiss on his
fair visitor.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27

THE SPLIT IN THE VERMONT DEMOCRACY.
The st. AlbaEs Democrat is out with that
"array of signatures" attached to a call for a
Breckenridge state convention at White Riv-
err Junction Angus, :, right after the regular
convention called at Montpelier. The sece-
ders' call is signed by 592 names,and if there
are halt as many men as that at the conven-
ton it will be respectable in point of num-
bers.
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Essex Comfy Convention.

The Republicans of the County of Essex are
requested to meet in County Convention, at TIT
Court House in Guildhall, On Tuesday. the 3l>
day of July, instant, at 10 o'clock a. M, for thu
purpose OF making the usual county nomlna
tons.
The Hon. Jacob Benton of Lancaster, y. III.
delegate to the Chicago Convention. and other:
are expected to be present and address the con
venton full attendance from all parts Of the
County is earnestly solicited.
W. ii. HAKTSHORN, for Co. Com.
July TO- 1860 1888
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27

EsT Last Thursday, in Montreal, private
of the Royal Canadian Rifles was stabbed te
death by the corporal in charge of the party
sent out to arrest him. a.: inquest was held
and verdict of witul murder was rendered
against the corporal, who was handed over
to the civil authorities. The whole party
were the worse for liquor.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27

C. S. \. Douglas and wife have been on
tour through New England. He was gen.
orally received cordially by his party, and in
many places he made speeches, and speeches
were made at him. His principal stop was
at Boston, where he was .tted to the hearts
content Of his admirers.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27
Republican District Convention.

Convention of the Republicans Of the %
Congressional District of Vermont, will be held
at the Junction House. White River Junction on
"Wednesday, the LIST day of August. 1t clock
p. Ill , for the purpose Of nominating candidate
for Representative to Congress, to be supported
bv the freemen Of said district at the ensuing e.
lection also to nominate an Elcctor of PrcSi
dent and Vice President of the United StateS.fol
the next term flour years from the ith of March
next.
A. WENTWORTH, Jr.,
W. c. FRENCH. lCo
f.. G. REDINGToN, ''''
&C 7. BALDWIN,
July H. 1850
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27

Among the distinguished strangers pres
ent, who were interested in the Historical
Society, We noticed Rev. F. W. Shelton. d.
+. Thompson, author ofthe Green Mountain
Boys, and Charles Reed, state librarian, all
OF Montpelier H Cults and Asa o. Adds
OF st. Adams; George 7. Davis of Green
held Z. J. Walker of Detroit, Mich. and
Rev. Z. ii. White of Coventry.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27
LOCAL AND STATE.
Brief Locals.

Brief Locals.
The Promenade Concert by the Band was
suddenly brought to close on Tuesday eve
ming. by smart shower, which caused the
audience to dispense.
The Band will give Concert weather
permtting) on Rail Road Street, on Friday
evening. Tickets free.
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Rutland County,

The wheelhouse of Quackenbush x Arm
stronss powder-mill, near Fairhaven, explo-
ded on Wednesday morning last, but no one
was injured. Loss $1,000.
Some Jewelry, spoons, and table cutlery,
missed from the Island House, at Bellows
Falls, last summer, have been found among
the effects of Whi,comb, the mail robber ar
rested a: Rutland.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27

introduced and addressed the throne OF praco
Then the choir favored US with VOLUNTARY
Happy Greeting" and the Rev. C. Fales Of
Danville with an impressive address to the
schools, after which We adjourned to the "a.
bles to discuss some Of the substantials which
were causing the tables to groan beneath II.
abundant and rich supplies. A blessing hay.
ins been invoked by Rev. G. W. Bixby Of
Swanton, eatables began to disappear. Al.
ter an hours feastins and sociable greeting
we We're again called to the stand and listen
ed to short and appropriate addresses from
the following gentleman, and in the order in
which they are named, interspersed with good
music by the choir and band Rev. f. Ey-
ans, Rev. J. Torrey, l.. H. Delano, ESQ.
Rev. {. S. Smith and Rev. A. c. Smith. \.
ter few complimentary remarks TO the au.
dience by the Marshal in behalf of himself
and assistants and friends from abroad, tn.
whole assembly joined with the choir in sing
ing the doxology. and the Rev. s. Smith Of
Wolcott pronounced the benediction. We
then adjourned, feeling that We had been ia
vored with fine day, good order, and fine
time, and with cheerful hearts started for orr
homes, resolved that We would renew our ef-
forts for the prosperity of the Sabbath
School cause.
\. {. SMITH, Secretary.
SO. Hardwick, July %. 1860.
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{ hittcndem County.

Counterfeit 81 and S. bills, of the Farm
ers and Mechanics bank of Burlington are
in circulation. They look Ike alterations
from some genuine plates, probably of some
broken bank, and present very fair appear
ance.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27

FIRE.-The house of Mr.. John Robinson
OF Stanstead was destroyed by fire on We'd
nesday last. We have not learned the par
tculars. Loss $500, covered by insurance.
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I.unenburs.

A heavy thunder shower passed over this
place Oh the eve of the 10th. Rain fell TO
the depth Of 1! inches During the shower
lightning struck Mr. James Powers of this
town, leaving marks on his head, back and
stomach. He was insensible for about two
hours, but is now, 18th, SO much recovered
as TO be about.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27

r. Friday evening, about 10 o'clock.
double-headed meteor of remarkable brillian~
CIV, was visible in the southern heavens. 1t
was followed by several smaller ones. and
passed across the heavens from West 10
East.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27
y. Z. .SMIIi, .>tCTtIlrI.
So. Hardwick, July 23, 1860.
Concord.

On the ith of July at Lancaster, " H.. q
reckless fellow threw bunch of India crack
ers, lighted, under the horse of a man br tie
name Of Southworth of Concord, Vt. fright
ening the horse SO he became perfectly III
manageable. He threw Mr.. Southworth an!
his lady from the carriage, injuring them
both somewhat, but not very seriously. and
after making perfect wreck of the Carriage.
and jumping directly over another carriage
without hitting it, he ran under shea and
was caught. Had a villain who purposely
frishtens horse in that way whether drunk
or sober, ought to go unpunished
Scales, the horse thief who run away from
the sheriff at Lunenburg few weeks since,
has not been heard from. 1t is rumored that
the money stolen from H. Judevine of Con
coid probably found its way into his pocket.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27
Agricultural.
S. DANIELOU.

The corresponding Secretary of the State
Agricultural Society, being about to prepare
a list of the officers of the several county So
cletleS for the benefit of the State Agricultu-
raj Societies of other states, the Secretaries
OF the several county societies will confer
favor by forwarding their officers names to
Daniel Needham, Queeche, VT.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27
JOHN Il. PAGE. of Rutland
County Republican Nominations

County Republican Nominations.
A +. JUDEvINE, Hard"ick' iscnators.
l. y. HALL, GrOtOn,
SERENO MONTGOMERY. Walden, 1,dros
EZRA A. PARKS. Waterford.
A. LFRENCH. 81. bloomsbury. Judge of Probate
GEO. W. CAHOON, Lyndon. States Attorney.
EMERSON HALL, st. Jobnsbury, Sheriff.
CHAS. SIIIPMAN, Iardwick, Balif.
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Disastrous Fire.

Disastrous Fire.
About half-past one o'clock on last Friday
morning our citizens were aroused by the
cry Of fire. 1t soon appeared that the hoe
factory of Messrs. Ely Il Wilder situated on
Moose river, little over a mile east of the
Plain, was enveloped in flames, which soon
communicated to the dwelling house occu-
pied by MIR. c. J. Emerson, and in very
short time both buildings were burned to the
ground. Owing to the fact that the fire was
not discovered till the factory was all in
flames, and the distance of the fire engines.
the fremen could not save the buildings al.
ready on fire, but rendered efficient service
IN saving other buildings and some machine
ryy and coal in the factory. Too much praise
cannot be awarded to the fire department
and volunteers also, for the dispatch with
which they reached the scene of the conAa-
grafton, and when there their untiring labors
to quench the flames. The promptness with
which both companies were at the fire is re-
markable, considering the distance and the
time of night at which the alarm was given.
The origin Of the fire is unknown, but it
probably took from the forge. Mr.Ely went
through the shops at nine o'clock the eve
ming previous, when all appeared safe The
loss is about $1,000, mot $4,000. as stated in
the Boston papers, On which there is 5000
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 market,and We understand
that they were doing large and increasing
business at the time Of this disaster. Ttev
lave the sympathy Of all good citizens.
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Windham County,

A girl employed in the We,selhrft water
cure, in Brattleboro, attempted to fill light
ed lamp with alcohol, when the can exploded
and burned her SO severely that she cannot
recOYer
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Sabbath School Festival,

Arrangements were made at our lat,
Preachers Association at Barton for Sab
bath School Festival for Walden and Soutf
Hardwick to be held at South Walden. A
greeable to these arrangements, on the NOR
ming Of the 18th inst, which was very beau.
tiful and lovely, nigh, nave been seen ban
ners unturled to the breeze at an early hour
not only from these two NJ. f. Sabbath
Schools, but by the NJ. +. Sabbath School OF
Wolcott, the Congregationalist and Baptist
schools of East Hardwick, swelling the mum
Der to 2OOO or upwards.
The different schools formed a procession
near the church, under the direction of Hon.
J. ID. Bell, Marshal of the day headed by the
Walden Brass Band, marched to a beautiful
grove near by which had been fitted up for
the occasion, we'll seated and tables beauti-
fully arranged. After finding ourselves pleas
antly seated in the grove, permanent Or
ganization was made by appointing Rev. p.
n. Granger. I'd, President and Rev. A. c.
Smith, Secretary. Rev. E. Evans was then
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27

Mock SESSIONS --The Burlington Free
Press is "down" on mock sessions the last
night of our Legislature. 1t says:
I'VE never saw one at Montpelier which
was not stupid ard silly beyond all descrip.
ton. The House which shall set the exam
pie of dispensing entirely with that ineffable
nonsense of the last night of the session will
deserve the thanks of all decent and sensible
people in the state"
C. The Star, in speaking of the Demo.
cratic State Convention, says, "Saxe, if re.
nominated, will give the Republican nomi
nee good run"
Judging from past efforts in this direction
he will do that same, for something gave the
Republican nominee last year a remarkably
good rum"
~ Daniel Pratt, Jr., the great American
traveller" whose genius shone resplendent
here few months ago, has turned up in
New York. The Tribune says he maintains
his proud position of an independent candi.
date for President,bu. disdains togo snacks'
with so hopeless an aspirant as Douglas
and is confident of beating him before the
people. We are not SO sansuine on this
point, but We are sure he cannot fall more
than three states behind the Little Giant, let
/ fate do her worst.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27

1t is hoped that the friends of Sabbath
Schools will use their best efforts to make
these meetings full ard interesting, and to
gather in the children of the several Gowns,
with all such persons as love this good work.
1t will add greatly to the interest of the
meetings if the exercises be interspersed
with Sabbath School songs, sung by the chill
dren.
The friends of Sabbath Schools, especially
pastors and superintendent, will appoint the
place and hour of each meeting excepting
those cases where the hour is specified in this
notice. in their respective towns, give notice
Of the appointment, and make all necessary
arrangements for the success and usefulness
Of the meetings. Mr.. Morgan will depend
upon friends in each town to provide con-
veyance to each succeeding appointment
will friends see that arrangements are made
accordingly.
The Sabbath Schools are reminded that
the visit of the children's minister will afford
a favorable opportunity to send their contri-
buttons to the children's department of the
Vermont Domestic Missionary Society.
H. WELLINGTON,
Sabbath School Secretary of Caledonia Co.
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State Republican Nominations.

FOr UONcrnOf,
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS, Of St. Johnsbury.
For Lieutenant Governor,
EVIUNDERWOOD, Of Burlington.
For Treasurer.
JOHN Ii. PAGE, of Rutland.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-07-27
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, Nov. 6, 1860

''THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES ARE
THE RIGHTFUL MASTERS OF ROTH CONGRESS
AND Courts. "-.lbr0ham Lincoin.
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Sabbath School Meetings in Caledonia Go.

Kew. ). Morgan, the chlldren'S minister.
will attend a series of Sabbath School Meet
ings in Caledonia County. including Cabot,
according to the following arrangement
Cabot, Thursday, Aug. >.
Peacham, Friday. Aug. at, . p. NJ.
Barnet, Friday, Aug. 3 at ) ?. NJ.
Mclndoes FaiIs, Saturday, Aug. at , 2. NJ.
Lyndon, Sabbath, Aug ) 4. VI.
st. Johnsbury Center, Aug. j p. NJ.
Goss Hollow, Sabbath, Aug. ), at P. NJ.
East Burke, Monday, Aug. 6.
Burke Hollow, Tuesday, Aug.
StJohnsbury East, We'd, Aug. s.
Waterford, Thursday, Aug 9.
st. Johnsbury, Friday, Aug. 10.
Danville, Sabbath, Aug. L..
Hardwick, Monday, Aug. IL.
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Democratic Convention.

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

National Republican Nominations.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-06

LADY BYRoN's WfLL.-The will of the late
Lady Byron who died in England, May 10th,
1861, in her sixty sixth year, has been admitted
10 probate. She was the relict of the poet
Byron, who died as long ago as the year 1924
and was in her own right Baroness Wentworth.
In addition to S300000 personally, she was
possessed of a number of valuable estates
She has left a considerable amount for various
charitable purposes; but the most remarkable
item in the will is the following: She gives
{" to Charles Foilen, of Boston, United States
$500 (about 500) TO assist him in The difficult
ties he will have to contend with in his disin-
terested advocacy for the rights of the colored
race"
The Baroness has devised the estate Oxney-
field, situated at Darlington, in the county OF
Durham, to her grandson, Ralph Gordon Noel
King the son of her daughter Ada and the
Earl Of Lovelace, which is entailed upon his
issue aud in default thereof, then to her grand
son. Niscount Ockham; and that the inheritor
of the estate shall use and acquire by ROYAL
license the sirname of " Milbanke," which was
her Ladyship's maiden name, her father beia q
the late Sir Ralph Milbanke, Bart who. upon
the death of his brother, Thomas Novel. late
Fiscount Wentworth, (title now extinct ac-
quired by sign manual also the name Of
Noel" To her said grandson, Ralph Gordon.
she also leaves a legacy of t25,00O To her
grand daugh ter, Anne Isabella Noel King she
leaves a life interest in all her other estate
and on her deeease to be divided erongst her
children.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-06

Richmond ThtGtte-Now that the alterations
and improvements to this Temple of Amuse-
ment have been nearly completed and the
management have announced their readiness
to open the house for public reception on Sat
urday night next, We cali the attention of our
play going readers u il. The interior of the
building has been remodeled SO as to make it
pleasant and attractive to the eye and the
dress circle and parq quette have been rebuilt
and furnished with comfortable and commo-
dious seats, with cushions and backs that
make them delightful to sit upon. In place
OF the former pens, eight elegant and spacious
private boxes have been constructed and ele-
gantly furnished for the accom- modation OF
families and parties--a new proscenium and
dome, handsomely decorated, have been pre-
pared-a magnificent act drop, representing
an Italian War Party, has been pain ted-and,
indeed everything has been done that could
add 10 the general effect, aud make the house
appear to the best advantage.
M Messrs. kunkel & Co, rs we are informed
have expended $4,000 in improving and beau
titying their dramatic temple aud they de-
serve the most liberal encouragement at the
hants of the public. The following persons
compose the stock company, many OF W hOm
are new candidates for the approval of a Rich
mond audience but all we'll known in other
and larger cities: Miss Ida Vernon, comedi-
enne; Miss Kate Newton; Miss Sallie Par
tipgton, soubrette; Miss Emma Morton, yo-
calist and actress; Miss Molle Herman
Miss Agnes Wilton Mrs. q. DeBar, artistic
Mrs. l. b. Phillips; Mr.. J. B. Howe; r. S.
Medrum; G. Lamb, comedian; q. Warwick
j. Wallis; G. Merton, eccentric comedian; J
NJ Barroni J: ). Conner; w: H. Bailey; X.
Nicer; 0. b Mason, and l. b. Phillips.
On Saturday night an opening address,
written expressly Tor the occasion by Il literary
gentleman OF this city, will be delivered; and
then will follow a new and interesting come
dy and a laughable farce, in which the entire
strength of the company will be put forth
Those who wish to purchase season tickets
had better do SO to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-06

NAvAL.-Capt. G.. j. Pendergrast has been
appointed to relieve Flag officer J los r. Jarvis
in The command Of the Home Squadron. He
will proceed to the station in the United States
steam-sloop Pawnee, which will sail from
Philadelphia about the Goth instant for Vera
Cruz. On being relieved, Flag officer Jarvis.
will proceed Immediately with the Savannah
to New York. Flag -officer Jarvis has been
relieved at his own request, having been in
active service on the home station over two
years. Directions have been given to fit out
the sioop-of-war Cum berland, now at Ports
mouth, N. H, for service. She is destined for
the Home squadron, and on reaching her sta
ton will be the flagship of Flag -ofiicer Pen
dergrast. The Lancaster, flagship OF the
Pacific Squadron, sailed from Panama August
oath for Callao, leaving the st. Marys in port
Lieut.. VIM. IL. Parker has been ordered to re-
port at the Naval Academy on the Goth ins tan t
for duty as an Assistant Professor of Mathe-
matics and Lieuts. Thomas 0. Selfridge, Jr..
and Ed. p. Luil, for duty as Assistant Pre-
fessors of Ethics. The sloop-of-war St. Louis
arrived at La q uayra August 9th, eight days
from ST. Domingo City, and expected to sail
on the 1lth for Pensacola, via Curacao.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-06

NeighbOrly Spat.-Abraham Pike and Mrs
Sa tah Pike We're held to bail by the Mayor
yesterday, 10 answer AN indictment for as =
saultiug and beating H. j. Callisher, in his
own house. The evidence proved that the two
families used water from the same hydrant-
that Caliisher stopped the water with pri-
vate key, because the hydrant was out OF or
der, and refused to allow Mrs. +. the use OF
it that unpleasant words passed between The
parties, and Mrs. +. said she was struck by
Mr.. &. When Abraham Pike, who was absen,
a the moment, returned home, and learned
that his mother had been struck he seized q
stick or poker, ran into Cai'ishers house and
began TO beat him. Mrs. p, to save her son,
followed him, and finding him engaged with
o., took hand in the atfray. Calisher's cries
OF murder brought assistance and relief and
| finding his face was scratched and his head
bruised, he supposed he had been attacked by
| the entire Pike family, and had most of them
arres ted but dsinterested witnesses cleared
all but the two named, who were also required
| to give security to keep the peace.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-09-06

WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER OF PoRPoIsRs.-
A Massachusetts correspondent thus writes TO
the New York Journal of Commerce:
"a fortnight since, there was a very remark
able scene In creek close by the sea at Dux-
bury, between Plymouth and Marshfield. A
small sail-soat in coming up the creek from
the ocean came upon drove of porpoises,
the first and they drove the sea-monsters up
the creek in to water SO shallow that they
could not easily make their escape. Some OF
the party in the boats here took their guns
and began to shoot the porpoises. Others with
guns ffom the shore i'm mediately Joined them,
aud soon there was a general slaughter with
guns and knives. The battle ragged for some
time when the entire drove Of IS porpoises
old and young, were killed and though there
was much excitement, not man was injured
The largest poTpoise weighed 500 pounds
Their value is considerable, for their tat and
oiI.n
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Club Hoa.e Dsdiea.ion-The Beu-Evers.t

Club Hoass Dsdiea!ion.-The Bell Everett
party Of this city are TO have u grand to.ch.
light procession tonight, when their man.
moth Club House, on Council Chamber Hill,
VIII be dedica,ed. The procession is 10 form
on Broad stree, the right reating on 9th, at
o'clock Al half past 7 precisely, ii will move
up Broad street To ith, along 4th TO Grace. up
Grace to I'd, along I'd to Franklin, down
FRANKLIN 10 9th, along 9th 70 Main, down
elaIn 10 18TH, aioug i9th to Franklin and up
Franklin TO the Club House, where a n um Der
of speeches will be delivered We unders In nd
that large number Of transparencies ard
flags, some of them very handsome, have been
prepared Tor the occas ion, and that u un sar
of Clubs from the adjoining counties " III tEk ks
part in the proceedings. Fireworks of va
rious kinds will be set off Mt various points as
the procession moves along, so that all can see
and enjoy the parade.