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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
1t Smells of Powder.

There is no doubt that the recent events al
Charleston and Washington are arousing d
strong war feeling in the country. Some
body telesraphed from Boston to the New
York press on Saturday that Massachusetts
is ready to respond to any demand made NJ
on her for troops to sustain the Union and
the laws that 1000 men can be put in
marching order on twenty-tour hears notice
and that 10000 out of the 10000 enrolled
militia could be easily mustered into the ser
vice Of the country. The dispatch went or
to say 1.-The financial resources of Massa-
chusetts were never in better condition for
such an emergency, and the people are en-
thusiastic to be enrolled. Adjutant General
Abbott of New Hampshire. arrived here this
afternoon from Washington. and left immedi-
atcly for Concord, with the intention of rec
ommendinS to governor Goodwin that the
Granite state be Immediately put upon a war
footing. telegram from Washington
says Senator Wilson returned to-day from
his Eastern tour. He says that wonderful
tirmness prevails throughout the North, with
a growing feeling for the preservation o. the
laws. Many Bell-Everett men join in this
feeling. TIE general sentiment, he saws. is
against any compromise involving a sacrifice
ofprnciples, ard constant demands are made
upon representatives to stand trm."-The
Pennsylvania legislature meets TO-DAY Tues
day. A report from Harrisburg is that one
Of the first acts of the government will be
an appropriation Of from one to five millions
of dollars, and one hundred thousand men.
armed and equipped. to aid the federal gov
eminent in the preservation of the Cnion.-
1t is believed by governor Curtin that rearl,
all the other Northern states will follow this
example. Fifteen Wide Awake organizations
of Pittsburg. Pa. met on Thursday and a.
dopted resolution advising all the Wide
Awakes in the county to convert themselves
into military comprehensive war depart
ment at Washington has information that the
Wide Awakes i'll Chicago and st Louis, in
connection with the Wide Awake German la
borers, are intending to seize upon the St
Louis arsenal. containing thirty thousand
stand of arms, if any attempt is made to re-
move them to the South. The Missouri men,
bers are very uneasy under this report. 1t
was probably got up to stimulate the revolu-
tionists to seize the government arms at the
South.-The state of Alabama has purchased
large amount of arms and munitions at ST
Louis. The amount of arms and implements
Of war going South on private contracts is
immense. Many of the Northern manufac-
tories are exhausted and have orders on hand
that it will require months to fill.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Startling Disclosures.

The Springfield Republican makes the
startling announcement on Wednesday that
during the past season 135,430 arms have
been shipped to the Southern States by Or
der of the secretary of war from Springfield
alone After giving statistics of the number
sent to each State, it closes as follows:
ut will be seen, then, that from the Spring
field armory alone there have been sent to
the points where treason had made its APP
pontmcnls $4,000 muskets; and rot one
single musket to any I. S. arsenal in a
northern state, except 10000 to New York.
But what of New York ? These, Ike those
from Troy, were not to remain in New York
hut are sold to the traitors for the paltry
sum of $3.50 each. If anything was needed
to arouse our people to the fright:ul treach-
cry over which they have been sleeping, lc!
them ponder on this statement.
We have only disclosed what has been
done by the war department at the Spring
field armory. We have 10 means of acces,
to the facts connected with Harper's Ferry
But arms are rot ir the habit of coming
North. Will some of our senators or re-
representatives. inquire?
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04

ken possession of it, he would have been
placed at the mercy Of the South Carolina
disunionists, whose intention it was to have
thrown sufficient force in it to force his sur
render, or insure his destruction. Immedi-
ately after this meeting,a cabinet council was
convened, but nothing was done. MIR Bu-
chanan's advisers exhonerated each other
from all blame for the consequences which
might follow, and united in the conclusion
that Major Anderson and Gen Scott had de-
termined to act for the Union, and not for
the president under whose orders the laws of
the country placed them. The treatment Of
this INSTRUMENTATION, in the present state of
the country, is delicate matter, and there is
reason to hope that Mr. Buchanan will not
dare to punish it by recalling Major Ander-
son. If this should be done, learn that
Gen Scott will Immediately resign his official
position, and offer his services to his country.
Should an attempt be made to take Wash
inston, as the Enquirer and Examiner of
Richmond, Va, constantly advise, he will no
doubt place himself at the head of the militia
of the district, who are all devoted to the
Union"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Allaying Discussion.

OF all men in the country for allaying ex
cited discussions. commend us to Major An
derson, late of Fort Moultrie, now of Fort
Sumter. The telegraph wisely tells US that
this officer evacuated Fort Moultrie yesterday
morning, doubtless with considerable incon-
venience to himself, because he wished to sal
lay discussion about that post" 1t was well
thought of-there mas getting to be too
much discussion, and not in very good splr
it either, about that fort. Hon VIM. Porch
er Miles, but few days ago, assured the as
president had assured him that no reinforce
ments should be sent into Fort Moul,rie :
and as to the improvements going on there,
"et them proceed" said the distinguished
gentleman. ut is all for our benefit when We
come to take the place" We fancy that when
Hon VIM. Porcher Miles rubbed his eyes
yesterday morning and saw the flames de-
vouring those Improvements, he surmised
that has grand discussions about that post
were effectually "allayed."
Gov Pickens also, we o5serve.has been ex-
citing himself in discussion about the same
fort He declared in public speech that. so
idT DIS liz HdS COIiCeIhtu, tutIt SilOulu Oe no
reinforcements sent there without an appeal
to arms" He may consider himself" ala. ed. -
the Federal Government now will not think
of reinforcing Fort Moultrie, and it will not
be safe for any body else to attempt it. The
South Carolina convention also went into a
secret discussion on Wednesday respecting
the condition and all the details Of the forts
in the harbor, including the same old trouble
about renforcements. That is all "allaved'
now. If the Solons wish to act there is a
chance, but Major Anderson has relieved
them from any further necessity for discuss
ion
The allaying effect of Major Anderson's in
trepid movement has wider range. There
will now be no ",.iscussion" as to what power
will collect the duties of foreign vetsels pass
ing into Charleston. There is little chance
for the people of orr country to discuss the
possibility Of the forts falling into the hands
of the secessionists at the first dash, thus
making them masters of tie situation, from
which much treasure and blood could alone
dislodge them. Less and less discussion al
so is going on about past political differences,
for this act Of Major Andersons has remind
ed all men that they must now be either fo,
the Union or against i-for the government
the constitution and the laws Of our country.
or against them-and they had better take
their stand quickly. And surely does aly
man want much discussion to determine
that ?-Bostoa Jcmnal
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Orleans Co.

The Standard says that they are building
Il splendid hotel at Lake Bridge. 1t is four
stories high, ISIS by is feet upon the ground,
and is estimated to cost $4,000, house, fur
niture. &c., all told.
Nr Garrison Alger of Irasburgh, lately
killed a hen which weighed 81 pounds liye
weight. and j when dressed.
Mr. Franklin Vance of Glover. has beaten
all the rest of the county liz raising wheat
He harvested, last fall. from four acres of
land. one hundred and eighty-five bushels Of
Scotch Fife wheat, all of the very best quail
tv.
Irasburgh Jail is now doing the best bus
ness of any of the kind in the state. There
are eight persons confined in it, most Of them
waiting patiently for orders to 60 below. All
but one are confined for theft.
The following rich account We take entire
from the Standard
Observation-Disclosures ". Home
ly was arrested in Barton, last week, charged
with stealing six tubs of butter. from one of
Jerry Drew's teams He was half tried and
found guilty as far as tried, on Saturday last,
when the court adjourned over till Monday
morning to try the other half of him. Keep
ers were appointed to see that his butter did
not slip him of. The sentinels kept "watch
and ward" like brave "sogers' till Sunday
night, when Mr. lIomely thought he would
repose himself to be better enabled to meet
the terrors of Barton justice. He retired 10
his room. took off his clothes as any decen,
man would, laid himself out, turned over.
brought his awful countenance to an amiaslc
pucker. and snored. His keepers thought
! he would DO to leave then, but to make "as-
surancc Goubly sure" took Honely's clothes
and retired with them 10 another apartment.
Vain caution. When Homely was alone, he
arose. tore up sheet, tied the strips togeth-
cr, raised window. and let his form gently
down to earth, when he ran with as much
! tieetncss as ii issupposed one NATURALLY would
with nothing On his person but cotton shr,
on as cold hight as that Of last Sabbath
That is the last heard of him. We know
this. however he has "seceded" from III,
keepers, receded from the room. proceeded
to warmer quarters, succeeded in keeping
from view. and has probably stampeted from
the state. Taken altogether it was a cool at
! fair
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Brief Locals.

There will be meeting of the Ladies
Library Association at the house of A. G.
Chadwick on Tuesday. Jan. S, at 2p.m
The Promenade Concert Friday evening
was success so far as social gathering and
general coed time was concerned. The per-
sons who missed the last will do well to make
their calculations SO as to attendthe one next
Tuesday evening. The trifins expense can
be no obstacle, while the object is good and
the entertainment excellent. See advertise
ment
The installation of Rev Mr. Brastow will
take p lace at the South Church in this yillas,
next Thursday, the 10th.
"A union prayer meeting will be held al
the South Church fast dav, at O'Clock D. m
We notice that, besides our own, the govern
ors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Is
land. New York and Maryland, have issued
proclamations recommending the observanc,
Of this day as national fast 1t is proposed
that contribution COR the suffering in IAN
sas be taken up at this time and truly if nc
other good is attained, if liberal con,ribu
ton is made to this worthy object it vii
be worth the while to have national fast
! Don't let US forget to SUBSTANTIALLY remenbe,
our starving, freezing brethren in Kansas.
We are requested to say chat to com
pete the appointment of notary public it i,
necessary that certificate Of qualifcatio,
should be mate on the commission. and tn,
same recordedin the County Clerks otfce,ant
until this is done the County Clerk canno
certify to the appointment or to any acts un
der it.
by reference to special notices, it will b,
seen that the Young Mems Temperance So
ciety's annual meeting will be held at S
Johnsbury Centre. Wednesday the 10th. W.
hope that ali the friends of Temperance
/ throughout the county will see the impor,
ance Of coming out 1t is desirable that Their
should be a full representation.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
The State of the Nation.

The state of our country now is truly a.
farming. The question no longer seems to
be "shall we compromise ?" but shall We a.
low South Carolina alone, or any number of
Southern States united, to coerce the North
ern or free states No concessions, mo COM
promises will row be of any avail The
South-or a certain portion Of it-are bent
upon mischief. And if we were assured that
treason was confined to South Carolina alone,
the North might rest more secure but what
are the indications That there have been
traitors and rascals ofthe blackest dive in the
present administration, any one who has eyes
or ears does not doubt for moment. Three
of the Presidents cabinet have already re-
signed-two of whom have gone South to
hell carry out traitcrous schemes which they
concocted while pretending to administer this
government, and the third has gone home in
disgust with the duplicity and imbecity Of
the national head.
Our Northern armories and arsenals are
completely depleted ofarms. which have been
shipped South to use against this govern
ment. 1t is estimated that enough guns have
been transported into the Southern states The
past year-tby the order of the secretary of
war, and paid for by the dear people, ITO
supply one to every person in those states Ca
pable Of bearing arms, while none are lief,
here at the North. Heavy ordnance. shells
and ammunition have been taken South, OF
contracted for, in large amounts In short
the South are putting themselves upon a
complete war footing, while the North are
comparatively destitute of arms, and uncon-
scious of the iniquity and treason that has
been plotted against this government. We
need not ask our readers to peruse carefully
the news in our columns to-day every one
is eager to read and to hear all.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Village Meeting.

Village Meeting.
At the annual meeting of the village cor
poration at the town hall On Wednesday last.
the following officers were elected for the
year ensuing
PreSideH. Hon f. Fairbanks.
Clerk. o. W. Baker.
Trustees, \. G. Chadwick. A, =. Blunt.
Horace Carpenter, \. b. Hutchinson, l.. @.
Stevens
Treasurer, B. Moulton.
Coilecto,, 4. e. Morrill,.
Fire Il'0dotS. Horace Paddock. G. F.
>pad'ng. .. {. Potter, Fred. Bugbee, II. A.
Alden. q. ". Baker. John c. Crosman.
auditors, E. c. Redington, E. F. Brown.
J. Ross.
\ resolution was passed unanimously, in
Structlng the trustees to enforce the law g.
gains, animals running at large. and also to
abate the football nuisance. To all of which
our good citizens will say amen.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04

THE WHOLE IN A NuTsuEM.-Our read.
ers probably noticed the declaration of indie
pendence Of South Carolina, and statement
Of their grievances, printed in our last. And
what is the sum of the whole matter What
is our offence against South Carolina 1t is
simply this We do not show enough alac-
rity in running down fugitive slaves. They
say that property in slaves is like any other
property but if mans horse strays does
the law require every good citizen to pursue
and return said horse under penalty of i'm
prisonment ?
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04

C. Dark hints are continually thrown
not be allowed to be inaugurated in Wash
inston-that the national capitol will be ia
ken by an armed force-and even many con-
slider the life of the President elect in dan.
Ger. A despatch was received in this section
few days ago that Lincoln was assassinated
and many believe it is the intention OF these
revolutionsts to take his life. Forewarred
forearmed. The President elect should &c
protected by an armed force, and Inaugural
ted at Washington if The city has to be put
under martial law, ard the public buildings
occupied as barracks for Gen Scott and the
L. S. army.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
From South Carolina.
BY Telegraph to the City Dailics.
Fort MOult:ie Evacuated by Mai. Ander.
sOE..-IIe Occupies Fort Sumter.

THURSDAY, Dec. -.
The secession convention in Charleston
were in secret session on Wednesday and
Thursday in reference to the forts in the har-
hor, and an impression prevailed that there
would be an attack On For, Moultrie. Dur
Ing Wednesday night, therefore, as meas
ure of precaution, Major Anderson evacuated
Fort Moultrie and the troops were conveyed
to Fort Sumter, which is on an island about
a mile distant and is in better state of de
fence. Capt Foster with small force re-
NAMED at Fort Moultrie up to Thursday
noon.
These events caused immense excitement
and Indignation at Charleston. Major An
derSon stated to the Carolinians that he eyac-
uated Fort Moultrie to allay the discussion
about that post, and at the same time to
strengthen his own position. Several militia
~ companies were ordered out at Charleston
and a collision was expected.
\ dispatch from Washington says Mil
itary men are confident that Major Anderson
can hold Fort Sumter for three months The
secessionists are dumbfounded by the evacu-
alton of Fort Moultrie.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Rutland County.

The barn and shed of G. {. Alvord, al
Rutland. were burned on the night of the
2lth. with lot Of grain. hay, meat and farm
ing tools. Less $500. Insurance Sllj.
Daniel Carruth. aged a.. died at East Ra,-
land, Nov. %. and his wife Betsey the next
DAY. ar-d Il. Ii is a curious coincidence
that I were married on Thank sgiving day
in l>lu, and the hymenial bond remained ILL.,
broken Tor precisel y half century, during
ali of which time they were residents Of the
SAME village.
\ girl S years old. daughter ofJames kob-
erts of West Haven. had her hand cui oil
near the wrist a few days since, by pa;,n;
straw cutter.
The annual meeting of the state agricaitu-
raj society viii be held at Rutland, on Thurs
day, Jan. 10.
The sum q $1,000 is TO be expended in in
proving The Rutland county park.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Addison County,.

\ lad of II, named Muzzey. son Of Rev
I. r. Muzzev, missionary TO India, was
found dead in his bed on the 22d. He was
living in the family of Prof Robbins of Mid
dlebury, and had been in usual health. 1t
was found that large blood vessel was rup-
'ured and had discharged into the cavity of
the chest
Forefa,hers' Gay was celebrated at Middle
hurry. an Grafton being delivered BY Rev ].
f. Rankin of St Adams, good supper eat
en- at the Addison House, at which Rev
President Labaree presided, and the follow.
ing was one of the best regular toasts -
The Cnion-A Yankee Continuance. it is
said those who have rights under it have
no right to annul the patent.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
~ The veteran Gen Wool is I

C. The veteran Gen Wool is much ex
cited by the course events are taking, and Is
pecially by the reasonable management of
the war department. He does not hesitate
to say that if he had his own way he could
crush out secession in month. His plan
which he has proposed to the president, is
to place six dispesable companies at Charles
ton, which could be done, he says, in a week
and he would then raise the fiag Of the Uni
ted States and call Tor volunteers, ard h,
thinks that if he knows anything OF the tenn
per of the country he would have hundred
thousand men around him in month. There
can be no doubt Of it.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
The Same Old Story.

We have begun to send out bills to those
who are owing US. Most of them are for
small amounts, but their aggregate makes
our all. We hope all who receive bills will
respond promptly, thus giving us the means
to pay or bills. If any should fail to re-
ceive a reminder they need not feel sighted
but consider this polite invitation to pay
the printer.
g Subscribers living in towns where We
have local agents can pay them # more con-
venient. Each agent has list of those in
his town who are owing for one year and
over.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04

Mr.. LINCoINs CABINET.-It is as good as
settled that Edward Bates of Missouri, Da-
vid Wilmot of Pennsylvania. and Caleb B
Smith of Indiana, will 60 into MI Lincoln's
cabinet. Mr. Bates will be secretary Of inte-
rior or attorney general Mr. Smith postmas-
ter general or secretary of interior and MI
Wilmot will occupy the treasury or war de-
partments. These are called judicious selec-
tons.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
An Aged Family.

There is living in the town of Braintree,
Orange County, Vermont, family Of seven
brothers and sisters whose united ages a.
mount to o59 years, being an average of ~
Years. Two have died whose average aye
was a, making an aggregate of 693 years.
They all have lived in that town from their
childhood, with one exception.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
Yofal aud State alcws.
SDecial Notice to Subscribers.

Subs, ribers wishing to change their post oiic,
address are reminded that the place where tho
paper is now going, as well as the one to which
they wish it sent, is necessary in order to make
the change.
d Don't forget when writing to state where
the paper is now sent. If
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04
T,anOille County.

The flannel factory of Wells & Herrcn in
Waterville, was destroyed by fire on the I'D.
The factory had recently been repaired and
enlarged and was making six or seven hun
dred yards Of flannel per day. by this IN
fortunate fire some Tor 80 hands are thrown
out of employment.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-01-04

Oh thou people Of the nation
L hat stands looking in diSmay.
At the cloud ri war which threatens
10 smut out the light OF day
1t is well to join in PRAYING.
When such storms a. this arise:
Ii is vel! - Join in fasting
But not Wei 10 shut cur ewes.
Lest we fail TO see the meaning,
And the hand Of Gcd in this;
Lest IL wii:ulncSS and blindness.
We should work and pray amiss.
lis nc: well to join in mocAing.
Though the vengeance cCmcth late,
For rcrchance that Hand is writing,
Even HOW. the nations fate,
Io, trsmhle for the coming
OF the end that cones amaii.-
For Ls ar Gods awful Justice
CryiE- through the wi,:e domain.
Oh thou great and cruel nation,
Thou shalt fast aud pray in vain,
Willie nay poor and bleeding children
Groan beneath the iy-an.'s chain.
For my poor down-trodden people
In their darkness and disgrace,
See no dawning light of pity,
In this nation shameless face.
Ie have needed not NV warning.
Nor my suffering chlldren's woes
We have Knocked and have hearkened
Till my vengeance overtows.
10 lsend the mighty tempest,
That Is even nuw AZ hand.
Send the great and frightful tempest
That shall 'c'ock OF pause the lana.
And your many compromises,
Fair and cunning though they be.
Shall not har my wheels of Justice.
For nly children shall be free.
And the hour is waxing nearer
To the end that have willcd
There shall be no peace forever
Till my purpose be fulfilled.
And Oh proud and scornfll nation
In that hour that brings thy fate.
Thou shalt feel that lam mighty,
And that only God is great.