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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13

The Nandal hordes of rebels in Missouri
were being rapidly driven out of the state a
mong other savages under the reign of Ere
mont-let us hope that Halleck will be at
least equally efficient. The charge of Ere
mon,'s body-guard will live through all time
and it cannot be that soil consecrated by the
blood of Lyon can ever be given up to this
blackest of all crimes, secession.
There are now vigorous preparations max
ing for forw ard movement down the Mis-
sssippi river. This expedition is to consist
of eleven gun-boats mounting over hundred
large guns. and thirty eight floating batteries.
|: is believed that heavy and effective blow
will be struck ere long in the very heart Of
the rebellion in the Southwest.
But above and beyond all, the blow struck
by our grand armada in South Carolina is
the browning act Of the campaign. 1t was
fitting that South Carolina, that hot-bed of
rebellion and secession, should feel this the
heaviest blow yet given.
We have thus hastily reviewed a part Of
the victories of the campaign. Are they not
sufficient to cause the most faint hearted to
thank God and take courage?
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
~ Manuel {. Baldwin. editor

~ samuel {. Baldwin, editor of the La
coma Democrat. drowned himself on Monday.
IL, was publisher and editor of the Plymouth
Mass Rock in l>i6-j0. ard represented
the town in the general court. He was a.
bout II wears o: age. and leaves a wife ard
SIX children. comfortably provided for in re-
gard to property, His sudden insanity and
sel:de>trution are quite unaccOuntable.
c. y Washington correspondent writes
in regard 70 the contributions TO soldiers
comfort: Let all remember that charity be-
gins At home companies. When neighbor
and friends are made comfortable, then give
to the sanitary commissions"
- Major NcNeu. who has been under
arrest several days at Cortland. y. V, was
shot on Tuesday by Col Green, while attempt
ing 20 escape from the guard house He was
not dead Thursday evening. but there was
no hopes of his recovery. No one is allowed
on the ground. and the officers will not give
the particulars. |, IS believed the principal
cause for the arrest o: NcNett arose from
his prettrr;ng charges at Albany against Coz
Green.
r. The secession of the Southern States
IS improving the finances of the Post Office
Department. The deficit the current year
will be less by two and half millions than
last YEAR.
@ Gen Halleck makes speeches as brie'
and good as Mcclellan. At st Louis he
said Il thank YOU for the compliment of
this serenade. | appear before YOU as a
stranger. and under orders from the Govern
ment. | am sent here 20 restore peace and
quiet to yonr city. and to drive every hostile
tiag out o: your State. and By your assistance
/ wW do it,
re- The louisville Journal SAYS General
Taylor sympath;zed strongly with that por-
ton otthe whiS party that opposed the an
uexation of Texas. Though ready, like good
soldier. 20 fight Cor il. atterit was annexed
He said that IF the annexation should lead
TO an attempt to dissolve the L MON. cid Ken
lucky would. in his opinion. 60 with the
North, bat if perchance she should not, II
SbaN,' said old Zach.
n The occupation of Fairfax Court
House alternately. by the Federal and Con-
federate forces in Virginia. has caused the
almost entire dismantlement of the Episco-
pal church at that place. SO renowned for its
antiquity: and the soldiers of both armies
when encamped there, spent much time in
converting the wood work Of the sacred edi-
fee into souvenirs for themselves and friends.
The chHrch at Fairfax Court House was
built by Lord Fairfax, and the pulpit and al
tar were constructed in England. In this
church, and at this altar, George Washing
ton was married
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
SkirmiSheS with Scouts.

Col Leonard of the 18th Massachusetts,.
telegraphed to Gen Banks. Thursday, that
his men at Hancock shelled and dispersed a
party passing westward, too small for attack.
but large enough to incite rumor. For some
time past the enemy have sent out daily, from
Fairfax Court House, scouting party of
900 or 1000 men. 1t breaks up into
squads of 30 or 100, who attack smaller bod
les of our men. They have been very trou-
blesome to our picket guards of late. one OF
whom. composed of twelve of Gen B!enker )
men, was captured TIE other day. Another
party had better luck, on "Wednesday night.
Lieut. Knight, company b, ID New Jersey,
went with ID men as far as Burkes STATEN
on the Orange and Alexandria railroad
They streachcd two telegraph wires across
old Braddock road one as high as the fore
head o. man on horseback. the other low
er, and awaited the results on this side
Precisely half company OF rebel cavalry
dashed up on charge. The wire unseated
two or three. and threw tire rest into confu-
>ion. Oar men rushed up, emptled SIX sad
dies, and took one prisoner. Eight Of the
party who were in ambush completed the
route. and emptied two more saddles. Eight
horses salloped within our lines. On the re-
turn O. the party, another prisoner was IA ken.
". II. Johnson OF company ID. Isl New
York cavalry. who lad deserted the night
before We lost Stephen Iompkins, compa-
nv y. New jersey 81. who was wounded
with pistol shot and is missing New berry
shot in the arm and side. who was brought
into camp The hor>,man taken prisoner
was orderly sergeant T. ii. Durham Of the
6,h Georgia HussarS.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13

The war news is di>nterestingly meagre
this week We are yet left in the dark in
regard to the bombardment of Fort Pickens
We hope the official account Of this engage
ment will soon appear; fit does not We shall
believe it was not much of fight after al!
The first battle in Tennessee seems to
have resulted in marked triumph for the
Union forces. The indomitable, unconquera-
bic Pa,son Brownlow, at the head of 5000
men, met the rebels at Morristown Dec. /.
and defeated them with perfect rout.
The government has issued instructions to
Gen Mcclellan in respect to fugitive slaves
coming within our lines. They are to be
considered hereafter as free, and under the
military protection OF the United States, and
those who seize them as slaves are subject 10
arrest and imprisonment. Secretary Chase
has issued a circular giving directions for the
employment of negroes by our authorities
These instructions in regard to the treatment
o: fugitves and the using of contrabands wi!
be received with general favor.
Some of the members OF Congress 90 for
taking the bull BY the horns. Senator Hale
Of New Hampshire offered a resolution to
abolish the supreme court-a matter of doubt
tul expsdiency, to say the least. Of COURSE
such motion will not be entertained bv
Congress- The Senate has voted to inquire
into the cause of the military blunders OF the
present war. They have a big job before
them. Mr. Lovejoy proposed a resolution in
the House requesting the secretary of war to
revoke the order Of Gen Haleck. excluding
negroes from his lines.
Joseph ". Wightman was re-elected ma!
Or Of Boston Monday, by a plurality Of SO,
votes.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
Cambridge Cattle Market
By Telegraph to The Caledoniap
WEDNESDAY. Dec. IL. 1851.


At market 7l3 Cattle. about $40 Beeves ,n5
100 Stores. consisting of Working Oxen, Cows
and one. two and three years olds.
PRICE>-Market Beef-Extra $500 aS-s3,
first quality 1913 a 5000; second do. 500,
5000 third do. S3,115; ordinary $500.
Working Oxen-S60. go. a 10.
Cows and Calves-S225, 80, 50. 90.
IcarlinyS-S0 90.
Two Years Old-Sl5 l..
Three Years Old-SlS 20
Sheep and LambS-3250 al market Ex.ra ,-a
selections. $40, 1862 4.31 in lots, S2w1
000a230
Spring Lambs-S0.O 90 600.
Swine-0 at market.
Hides-6 64c per ID.
Calf Skins-Sa Toe per ID.
PeltS-Sl.00 LBS each.
Tallow-6t &c per 10.
Isl quality includes nothing but the be>. ,.-.s
fat, stall fed oxen.
Second quality includes the best grass ia q,
en-. the best stall fed Cows, and the hes, -.
year old steers.
Ordinary consists of bulls. and the re..>. =
lots.
Sheep-Extra includes CoSset>. and whe,, ..s
OF inferior quality are thrown out.
REMARKs-The market was quite inac.;ya ..-.
as there was not great supply Of nor.t.r,
cattle, and but about 200 western. the drove.
tired an advance in prices, bu, had 10 contend
against the soft weather and the small humber
of buyers, SO that but few sales were mad. AM
these at last weeks prices. Sheep dull A lar,e
number remaining unsold al noon There were
some lots sold al $500 per head-one LOT a. ~ .,
per head. and lot Of River Si.ee;, that ayeray,s
over 100 pounds were sold for - cts. per pound.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
The Shooting Affair at White River.

A correspondent of the Windsor Journal
gives what he calls the particulars of this
strange affair; but it will be seen that he
gives no intimation of the cause. He says:
"Quite an ex element was occasioned at
White River village by the shooting affair
that came off here last week. Speculation is
rte in regard to the cause of the deed, and
those who are best acquainted with the par
ties appear to be wholly at a loss to account
for it, but there is probably some reason for
the deed behind anything that is known at
present. for it can hardly be regarded wan
ton, i'll. pulsive act, like man raising his gun
and shooting at board fence. Bundy is an
able bodied man about forty-four years of
age.-a blacksmith by trade, and has been
resident of the place for several years. Ma
son, the man who shot him, is a Young UNI
married man, and boarded in the family with
Bundy. He has heretofore been considered
an inottensive. peacefully inclined sort of a
person. and the last man thought of to at
tack one like hlghwayman. The particu-
lars OF this tragical affair are these; Bundy's
blacksmith shop is located on the south side
of White River opposite the village, and it
appears that about six o'clock in the evening
he started on foot with another man to cross
the bridge to 60 over into the village on
some business, and just as he entered it. the
report of rife was heard, when Bundy i'm
mediately exclaimed to his companion, MY
God am shot He was able, however, to
walk back to his house, where medical aid
was soon in attendance, when il was discov-
cred that the ball had entered just below the
shoulder blade. A large number of persons
tiocked to the house for the particulars of the
affair. and in the height of the excitement,
Mason entered the dwelling and announced
himself the author of the deed, alleging no
reason for it, but stated to Bundy if he re-
covered, he would tell him why he dore it.
Mason was Immediately taken into custody,
and carried to Woodstock Jail the following
day. Blndy is likely TO recover.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
Deferred from last week
The War.-What has been and What il
being Done.

Let US thank God and take courage. Thi>
was the subject of an excellent discourse to
which large audience in this place listened
on last Thanksgiving day, and we have
thought to use the same text this week for
an article in review of the war-what has
been, and what is now being done.
We are aware that the North has been i'm
patient, even pe.ulant: but it is only becausa
We as nation have net comprehended the
magnitude of the work which We have under
taken. The past eight months We have been
transforming peaceful people into a mons
ter army of sturdy warriors. The American
nation has accomplished in seven short
months what would have taken the Old pow
ers OF Europe years to have done. Oar pre-
naraton is nearly accomplished, and i, is a
cause of deep gratitude that it is so.
Nor have these months all been spent III
preparation. Maryland, the treacherous, has
not been carried away by the willy arts of the
leaders of G. S. ~, bu. on the contrary, b,
the wholesome restraint of federal troops the
Union sentiment in this state has been fos-
tered, ard We now look upon her as no long
er treacherous. but loyal.
The grand army Of the Potomac" though
apparently nearly idle, has done a great work
and one that will tell in history. The once
powerful and boasting hosts OF Beauregard
and Davis, said to be 100000 strong. are
wasting away, We believe, Ike dew before the
sun. Without striking blow, without even
threatening an attack upon the coveted CAPT
tai of our nation. this vast host is gradual,
Withdrawing: and we have reason to believe
that the young general Of the Unicr
forces will accomplish the end, achieve
a victory, without the great sacrifc.
Of lite which battle between these two grea
opposing armies would inevitably involve.
The gallant Rosecrans and his followers
bid fair 20 drive the traitorous thief Flow
out of Western Virginia, and We may 500,
hope to see this section freed from invading
armies.
Polk and Pillow have been kept in check
in Kentucky by the column of Gen Grant
and though the rebels have adopted the guer
lila warfare they have been beaten at then
OWE game, and have been obliged to beat
retreat for more congenial climes.
In Tennessee the loyal citizens are taking
the matter into their own hands, and striking
heavy blows for the Union. The burning of
bridges by the federals was dshearteninc
blow to the rebels; and it is thought tina,
jeff Davis removed his "seat of government
to Memphis as the only hope Of keeping this
land of the fearless Andy Johnson and Par.
son Brownlow under the control of the reb.
els.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
MONEY SENT HONF-Walton'S ,T6ur,

MONEY SENT HoNE-Walton's Journal
SAYS that Mr. Poland has returned from the
army. bringing between $4,000 and S21,-
900 from the %. 30. ith and 9TH Regiments,
which has been distributed among the several
Banks Of the State. to be drawn By the iami-
lies and friends of the soldiers.
The several Regiments sent. in round num-
bers. as follows %. 5000; 30, 5000 ::
18th. 5000: 9TH, $1,000. This must not be
regarded as in any manner indicating the en-
tire amount RENTED by the several regiments,
for it is known that whole companies-es-
pecially in the ID and lth-remtted through
officers or individuals who were returning di-
rectly TO their homes.
To show what companies do. when the Off
GERS take direct personal interest in the
matter. it ought to be remarked that Capt
DudeyS Company. IL, the 9TH Resimentl
sent upwards of 81 POO. and Capt Benton 5
ID. in the same regimentl, sent nearly 81
600 and this when they received but six
weeks. pay-about SO to a man.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
The Excellent Influence Of the Presi.
dent's Message.

Of the effect of the presidents message in
uniting all loyal men in support Of the gov
eminent and conciIiating the people of the
insurgent states, Mr. Forney says in letter
to his Philadelphia Press:
''At last the administration has announced
a settled policy. However, some may differ
from it, and wish that it mig ht have been
more stringent and drastic, they should ACT
upon the principle of conceding somewhat, in
order to gather about the president such
popular support as will make him invincable
against the common enemy. Surely no re-
publican will be displeased when he sees 10y
al democrats in private and in public life, in
the camp and in the country, hailing his mes
sage with grateful enthusiasm. WHAT heart
will not glow at the manifestations Of APP
proval that will greet it in Delaware, Mary
land, Western Virginia. Kentucky and Mis-
souri, Who will not look forward with
high hope to the effect this olive branch must
have upon the misguided people of the Sc
ceded states9 Boast as We may OF our ar
my and navy, exult as we please over their
proves and triumphs, nothing Will do more
to break the back of the rebellion than this
message of Abraham Lincoln. |, will 60
forth to every corner of the land as the sig
nal of the determination of the executive to
conduct the war with renewed and gigantic
vigor. If he offers peace and pardon to all
who bow before the offended majesty of the
republic, he plainly tells the traitors that
they shall be punished and degraded
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
DEATHS.

In this town. Nov. 20th. Mrs Alba Ban e.
wife ofthe late Elizeas Barron, formerly q: Wa
ington. aged IS years months.
In Barton. Dec. 6. Valentine Goodcnous.. .,es
% years.
In Barnet, Oct. S. of Typhoid Dysentery, NJ
Agnes Somer, widow Of Bartholomew So-..s-.
late of Barnet. aged So years 10 months - d.
In this town, Dec. 1, John SpauldiE-, 40 u.
AT Fair Haven. CT, Dee. +. N. A Woo. :
many years the popular conductor Of one d: -
express trains from Springfield 10 New loTA-
In Camp Griffin. Lewinsville. Va. % ,yyi...i
fever. josiah Palmer, Of Co. b. 6ta V k'---
ment aged D wears
In Crafishurv. on the 25,h ult. Catharire !
la. wife of John W. Mason. aged II year>-
In Bath. y H., Nov. Is, Ruth Smith. n >
of the late James Smith, aged 50 years Al -
months.
In Burke. At the residence Of H. Z. n Il. y
Hall, Nov o. Mrs. Susannah Hough-oI.. NJ q;
the late Sylvester Hall, ESQ. aged %. Core
ted
In Rutland. Both ult. Edgar l. Ormsoee. ase-
,. wears, one of the mos, eloquent lawyer> a: -
Vermont bar
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
Quarrel of the Generals AT Paducah.

An unfortunate collision occurred between
Generals Smith and Wallace. of the federal
forces at Paducah. Ky, 4 few days since, the
circumstances of which are thus stated in a
Cairo letter of Nov. IS. in the 81 Louis Dem
Ocrat:
On Tuesday last, seceSsionist in Padu-
cab, bv the name et Voolfolk. hung seces-
sion flag out of his window as some of or
troops were passing by. and hurrahed for JEFF
DAVIS The man had done the same thing
before on several occasions. and the matter
was reported to B.igaLier General {. +.
Smith. but he refused TO interfere. II is re
iusal of Gen Smith caused great Indignation
among the troops. and doubts Of his LOYALTY
were freely expressed in Paducah. The mat
ter having been reported to Gen Wallace. he
sent his aid-de-camp with squad OF m.n 10
order the ,raitorouS flag TO be taken Inland II
Voolfolk refused, then to TAKE !. and erect
the stars and stripes over his house. Wool
folk knowing that Gen Smith was senior Off
GER, refused to obey Gen Waliace's order.
whereupon Wallace's aid iorcibly took down
the rebel hag and hoisted the stars and
stripes in its stead.
III lIt llltdItIiIt w OoiIulN liiNI IIS dIptLI-
ed to Gen Smith. the latter sent his aid
Lieut. Price to order Gen Wallace TO have
the stars and strips taken down from Wool
folks house. Wallace refused to obey the
order, and sent word TO Smith that the tiaS
should not be taken down while there was a
live man in his brigade. Wa!lace'S aid said
that Voolfolk should sleep under loyal
flag one night any how. Smith S aid replied
that he did not consider that any great hon
or. Wherupcn Wallace's aid knocked dow,
Smiths aid. Gen Paine sent Wallace assur-
ances of his cooperation. As Gen Smith haC
nobody bat his discomtitted lieutenant to en-
force his order, the old flag still waves. The
neXt ,:av Gen Smith issued general order
complaining OF this breach of military disci
pine, demonstrating against like occurrences
IN the future. and reminding the troops thai
they were sent into Kentucky as protector.
of loyal state, and that moderation and for
bearance should be exercised toward unarmet
enemies. and that they should ever show
themselves the champions of law and order.
g y protractel balloon reconnaissance
was made from the river opposite Gen Hook
er's headquarters on Sunday. While thu
balloon was up the rebel batteries fired at i
with shell, many of which burst directly un
der it, though none within less than 200 feet
AS the shells exploded the occupant of the cal
detiantly waved the American flag.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
Il. ii. Eddy, Esq, Boston. Solicitor


of Patent>.-We are glad to learn that Mr.
Eddy has returned from Europe, and TO the prac-
tice Of his profession. There are few instances
of more distinguished success in this country.
than has attended the efforts of M Eddy in this
very difficult and complex department of bust
ness; and We take grea, pleasure in recording
the fact. that as patent attorney. he stands
prominent. The essential qualities required are
stllct integrity and honor. strong powers Of anal!
ysis. and quick perception. familiar acquaintance
with Patent Law and Patents. All these quail
ties we know Nh Eddy to possess 10 a reIaarka-
bic degree. For more than twenty years he has
devoted his entire time and energies TO perfect
llnself in this department. and there is no man
equally competent 70 give advice to inventors
touching the validity Of claims and the patenta-
bili.y ofinventions. In prosecuting claims denied
upon impcrfectly prepared specifications, he has
been particularly successful. large part of his
practice being appeals in cases where patents
have been refused two and three times in conse-
quence of inexperience and incompetency in
preparing papers. We confidently recommend
Mr.. Ecdy to all who are in want of any informa-
ton on the subject, and can assure them tina, i'm
plicit reliance may be placed in any statements
he may make.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13

NUCH ADO ABOUT NoTIIING.-A new and
pleasant edition Of this comedy is being pub
lished ard given to the public in numbers.
sometimes weekly, sometimes tri-weekiy and
sometimes daily. The numbers may be
found under the Geographic head in the dali
" papers, and though they differ somewhat,
the following is good sample of the whole e,
Col Frank f. Howe left New York to-day.
for Washington, with two wounded MaSsa-
chusettS soldiers, who have sufficiently recoy
cred to Join their comrades; he returnes to-
morrow" Col Frank +. Howe may be, and
doubtless is. very efficient officer. but why
the fact should be telegraphed to the press
throughout the country every time he turns
round, common mortals may at least be per-
mitted to wonder. Col Howe's name APP
pears in the papers twice to McClellan's once.
and if the whole thing was not so obviously
ridiculous. Gen Mcclellan might be in dan
ger of fld;ng away entirely before the ligh.
o. this new luminary What Col Howes
object IS. or by what persistent system of
todyism he has SO worked on the good ma
,ure of the associated press reporter, as to
be spread before the public almost daily, it
matters little. But as there are scores of
obscure people aching to be teiegraphed into
notorietv, wouldn't it be We'll to let somebody
else have 4 chance ?-Sprinyheli Eepubli-
rfyH,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-12-13
Good for Vermont.

In letter from New York the present
week the writer incidentally says: met a
member of Congress from New Jersey yes
terdav. He mentioned conversation with
President Lincoln in which he claimed tina,
New Jersey had responded more freely than
other states, and had furnished and armed
her volunteers more fully and better than
any others. The President, he said, admit
ted the claim, with the exception of Vermont
which he said had done little better.