The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-06-21

10Th inst, Mr.. Eldridge. the jaiIor at this
place, was aroused by the cry of fire. He
hastily went into the Jail and found that the
prisoners in attempting to burn out had let
the fire get up between the tmbers overhead
and out Of their reach, and they were now
crying Justify ,or hrip P, to save ttemselve,
from roasting alive. II'hen help came in the
person Of the jailor they were clamorous to
he let out. alleging that they should die.
Mr. Eldridse thought he would let them die
few minutes, while he procured pail Of
water, and passing It in small quantities
through the diamond in their door, let the
incendiaries put out their own fire. which
they were not slow in doing. There are four
but none Of them are as yet sentenced. For
the honor Of our county We are glad that one
attempt 70 break Jail proved a failure.
Admission to Camp Baxter.
He understand that tickets of admission
to Camp Baxter, signed by either of the fol-
lowing officials will be sufficient to pass the
bearer, viz: Governor and Staff; Judges of
the Supreme Court; Regimental Officers;
Chaplain Surgeon; Quartcrmaster.
The Court.
The County Court is about closing its pro
ccedings in this place Notwithstanding the
of the term, they have cked out their full
time. Orleans County Court commences lis
session at Irasburg on Tuesday next
Sick List.
There were forty-one on the sick list yes
terday the 10Th instant, at Camp Baxter but
only thirteen in hospital. The prevailing
disorder is bowel complaint. 1t has been re-
ported that the measles, and even the small
pox, had broken out in the camp, and much
anxiety amongst the friends of the troops
has been occasioned thereby; but we learn
/
only one case of measles. The sick are all
doing well, and are properly cared for
! @ Republican State Convention at Mont
pelier next Wednesday, June 26. a ,cord
to the wise is sufficient
/ C The Wells River company, Capt d.
7. Corbin, marched up to the office of Col
Merrill this morning. and received their arms.
This company has made much proficiency in
drill, and appears finely.
THE SECOND REGIMENT-A despatch re-
ceived in town last evening from Col Fair
banks. now at Burlington. states that the
second regiment will proximity start for
! Washington on Friday, the Dist instant.
Justice.
CAMP BANTER. June IS, 1861.
Mr. EDITOR:-I wish to say a few words
/ in defense of ny company and myself in re-
ply to a criticism in your paper Of the Eth
instant. over the signature Massachusetts,
The criticism is unjust and untrue in almost
every respect. Firstly, We did not receive
our arms in front of the governors residence
Secondly, We did not know where the gov
ernor lived. He arrived at st Johnsbury
late in the afternoon, weary and dusty
There was no one in particular to receive US
we were entire strangers. We knew tina,
the governor lived in St Johnsbury; but no
one pointed out his residence to US OF
even spoke Of it. We had nearly sixty rifles
taken along with US from Johnson, which We
rece,red at Johnson-not at st Johnsbury
We paraded in front of what they told US
was 81 Fairbanks Store" where We were treat
ed with lemonade, which favor We duly &C
knoHledged by three hearty cheers. Cpol