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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
The I'd Vt. Regiment.

The ID Vt. Regiment has advanced about
IL miles above Chain Bridge and the Mont
pelier Company has been detailed for patrol
service up the river.
Martin Bates of Westford, Company G.
ID Vermont Regiment, died of the measles
at Annapolis. Abial Foy, of the Burlington
Company, accidentally cut off a finger, and
private Harper, of the Iunbridge COMPANY.
by accident shot off two fingers while on
picket service. Corporal Wilcox is still in
hospital of Annapolis.
Capt. F.. \. Todd of Company c, "a Vt.
regiment, has very nearly recovered from the
wound he received at the Bull Run battle,
and will, We understand, leave Brattleboro to
resume the duties of his command next
week
a letter has been received at Bennington
from y. J. Moves of Co. A. I'd Vermont,
wounded and a prisoner at Richmond. He
was struck 10y mus ket ball above the knee
and his leg broken. He writes that he has
as good care as the enemy can give. Of
course he would not be permitted to write
anything relative to future operations, or of
what is taking place at Richmond. William
Murphy who stood by him when he fell, and
cared tor him afterwards, is with him.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
9otal aud State AeWs.
Brief Locals.

Brief Locals.
There was a slight frost in the low lands
in this vicinity on Saturday morning, August
9th.
The Connecticut Valley Fair will be held
at White River Junction, Sept. 1, j, and e.
next week.
The Caledonia County Farmers Fair
will be held at Lyndon Center, Wednesday,
October ,. No pains will be spared on the
part of the officers and members of the asso-
citation to make the exhibition equal, and if
possible exceed, in interest, that of one year
ago.
The trustees of the village of st Johns
bury have appointed W. H. \. Prince first
assistant engineer Of the fire department in
place OF Adjutant A. 7. Blunt. The Mont
peiier Waterman and Freeman, which took
such 4 lively interest in the appointment of
policemen in this place, are requested to no.
tice)
Mr. Perry Gushing of this place handed
US tig nearly or quite ripe, which, together
with others, he raised by keeping the tree in
the cellar winters, and letting it have the
outdoor air and light only during the warm
months. Others in this vicinity have at
tempted to raise figs but have not succeeded,
not even with the aid Of greenhouse
Miss Mary b. Stone will commence a
primary school at the hall of Deluse engine
house, next Monday morning. For par,icu-
lars inquire at this office.
We certainly admire the sweet voices as
well as the hearts that instisated the serenade
which we received "Wednesday night. In the
absence of anything better, We tender the
owners thereof our thanks.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
Wagons for Cooking,

One of Gen Fremont's aids Wa. in Concord
during the ear y part of the present week.
Inc on)ect OF his visit is understood TO have
been to provide for the construction Of !
large lot of wagons arranged for cooking the
ioou Tor an army on the march. These wa
CONS are like what is used in the French SER
vice. Each has two boilers, and if the IA
lions be those mos: used in the army of
France, cooking can proceed As regularly
while the army of the Mississippi is moving
down the banks of the Father of Waters, as
after 1t rests and establishes a cotton depot
within the city fortified by the genius of PHI
low. The boilers are of such capacity that al
hating places each man in 4 regiment can be
provided with quart of soup and pint of
coffee, which, with the ration of bread, will
constitute meal. Several of these wagons
have been constructed-the locomotive nor
tons here, and the cooking apparatus at the
Amoskeag Machine Shop Of Manchester
and It is presumed contracts will shortly he
concluded for large number.
The aid OF Gen Fremont whom We have
mentioned is hungarian officer. of much
merit and equal modesty. His conversation
led his acquaintance here to think that the
Army of the West is being prepared to take
the field in earnest. Its officer, care less for
gold lace and dress than for zeal and activity.
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Pub. Docs.

The following acknowledgements which ap-
peared in the last star. are overdue from
IHE CALEDoNlAN; and though tardy, we
none the less cordially make them:
"Our acknowledgements are hereby ten
dered to the publisher Of the Daily Journal.
and the publisher of the Daily Freeman. for
the receipt Of regular copies OF their dailies
Both are published at Montpelier, and both
are well filled with matter applicable to these
war times.'s We trust their publication is
remunerative to the proprietors.
Hon. +. p Walton has our thanks for a
copy of the Congressional Globe, containing
full report of euolosies of members Of the
Senate and House on the death of Senator
Douglas-the very appropriate and touching
eulogy of Mr. Walton himself, being among
the number. The remarks of senators Col
lamer and Crittenden were also very eloquent
and feeling.
Hon. j. S. Morrill, will accept our thanks
for quite number of recent Congressional
documents-among others, for copy of the
Agricultural Report of the Patent Office for
1860.
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Attention sharp NhoUt,I-.

>."ce the article q: ...~t wen "a, -...---
ed. rapt Weston mas made some adj. -.
lhs requirements. ETC, e.: the s'.-.Y s.. r.
crS:
Orders ;v,n headquarters I, h.,,ea &.
enlistment Of the Vermont ~.arn SHOT,
with al. dispatch. !,.:uc- NJ - alter AK -
OF enlistment sou. Nn.-, AID permit eacn
pAcai.t iur a.g.is'l,:. to ihs company 10 ma
his tria. s:o.> IN presence Il some rel {,
person il lis oWn town.
tach o.e using rid,S with globe >:-l.. r.
telescope sights VI. be required 10 maA, g..
COZ sccutirr shots from 1 firm r,s,. - .. ...- .
300 Yards distant.
i.acn one using common r.Ac. vi,a
open sights Viii be required - make .,r e. p
socui!'c shots from : firm rest. a, . "a. 1.
IL" yatS distant. ii EACH cs>r lie 80. ..
The distances q a. the >aocS som -. l..'--
OF IN" bulls eye not 10 eXceri % .re..> g.. g.
surrs from the center Il eace $40. ....s-
y 20 IN" center Of tie bulls ,lt.
Adv:ces FROM Col berlsa ~.se =.
form - be light blue PAN, Win -..,- ..
iii outside seam. dark Blue Ce...---.1 .....-
coat.
Col Bcrdan ii III. request sends -ae r..-
oi some OF the best r.iiy makers = -. ..-
try.
Allen \ Wheeler, Wcgc,>:er. VI. y
gan James. Utica. y. \: G.or. 4. F..-
| tea. y. /; Onion Y Wn, g.,r. y" J lbs
city. lie ".>o SAYS. Il ala uuS 4.... ..-...-
2 SkarlI'S fl y %. :. e. r..r- r-.
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4 Fearful Leap.

On Monday evening of last week French
boy l. wears old. named Dupleese. (whosr
father is in The Vi. 3D. got on board the pas
Senger train at 81 Johnshury Center to 90 to
Lyndon. He remained on the platform of
the car until III. train had advanced about
mile and one-half, when his hat was blown
off, and he Jumped off after it, not knowing.
Of course, the consequences of such leap
No one saw him jump, consequently the
train was not stopped. The frs, that was
known Of the occurrence was told by the bov
himself, who returned to the Center in about
half an hour from the time he left on the
train, with his head considerably bruised and
torn, several flesh wounds upon his limbs.
and ms skall broken IN several pieces above
his tt: eye. The detached pieces of bone
were removed the same evening by DrS Frost
and Lang, and the boy is doing as well as
could be expected. though it may be quite
doubtful whether he RECEIVERS, as inHamma
ton may ensue. His escape from instant
death, and his return home alone, are both
quite remarkable. Where he Jumped off the
tram there was ledge of rocks upon one
side Of the track and steep embankment
upon the other.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30

BERRY PARTIES Zach ma,,..~- $751;. a.
nlnS immense trains ct berry men .a-
men may be seen GA He man ,hyrua-,'.' Il. -
leading 10 our city. Tacy have ae.. Il,
tor month after lnw b.1e-hrs.e>. 49,.
berries, b!ackberrie> ard the r,-- pt q.
ry tribe. II would seem Is . Asa.r'.- .
families live on the prof, G.. P.cAia-
rieS
IL coming in ON the HOOK =, Yea. q
city, this morning about s,,rr ODDS. "
met, IN the space of ten minutes tertt 1--.-
women and children. armed Win il-> ''>
kets and dlpier>, Tor a Gay'> WsrA =.
berrylng, four miles oil They ..,it. c'st.'
tul and happy We presume the other re-
from the CITY were As well ra.ronized ~ .'.-
ry plckers. French families arc most ,-.al'--
Gus IN these gangs, and some f The " ...:,.'
bring IN at night half bu>hc u t,....,'
which readily retail to families in the e.,'--
The crop of berries this wear. tortunatt!. >
immense.--N Manchester y. H. NuaeE.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
The Menaserie and Gymnas;um.

Prot Madigan, whose Acrobatic and Zoo
logical Exhibition in Europe created such an
excitement last season, is announced to per-
form here on Wednesday, Sept. 4. His
School of the Gymnase" is said to be perfect
IN all Its departments, and well worthy the
attention OF those interested in the system of
Physical Education being more generally a.
dopted IN our seminaries. The exhibition
also contains four splendidly trained ele-
plants, that are said to perform all manner
OF exploits. The exhibition will be given
but for one day and evening only.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
The "Union" Convention.

We give pretty full report of the pro-
ceedings at the Union" Convention held at
this place on Wednesday. OF the general
tenor of the speeches and resolutions we
have nothing to say but We have something
to say to the patriotic men of Caledonia
County. The Convention of the 2Sth inst.
was shrewd trick to bride the now almost
unanimous and harmonious freemen of this
County by PLAYING the patriotic, Union card.
Now, why was this last Convention called
The regular Convention held here last month
was open to all who wished to Sustain the
Constitution and the laws" DO not the
movers in this last Convention come under
this head? If they do why did they not
Join in the regular Convention, and not wait
till the eve of election and then hold a conven-
ton and split the regular ticket in the hope
Of defeating portion Of it.
Freemen of Caledonia County, be not de-
ceved this is, as we before said, but an at
tempt by few disafected ones to divide the
vote of the County: consequently it is not
Union ticket, but Dis Union ticket, that
was put in nomination here on Wednesday,
for probably TO one will attempt to prove
that Daniel Roberts is any greater patriot
than f. A. Parks, or that f. A. Cahoon loves
his country with any more ardor, or Will sup
port the Constitution with greater vigor than
George W. If the freemen, then, are salts
fled that the ticket nominated by the first
Convention is true to the Constitution and
the laws, it is due to the gentlemen who
compose it to give them another election, as
it is contrary to all usage to discard a man
after having served but one year as County
officer.
We have said thus much about this mat
ter tat the voters of the County need not
be deceived. The convention of Wednesday
was got up by few Breckenridge democrats.
We will net question their patriotism, but
We urge upon the voters of the County to let
we'll enough alone. and not foster any dis
union spirit at this time when the PEOPLE
should all be of one mind.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
Merely Il Suggestion.

If certain newspapers in this state would
spur up the Young men to the importance
and duty Of filing up The two regiments for
which recruiting stations are now opened. in
stead of throwing obstacles in the way of en-
listments by ill-timcd criticisms and menda-
cous carping, they would show full as much
patriotism. 1t is a satisfaction to know that
one of these sheets has been run into the
ground. We refer to the Montpelier Patri-
OF, which with its last issue ceased to exist.
for the present, at least. We wonder if the
local agent for this place refunds overpaid
subscriptinns
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30

IT, til, CHi:ues ot Iemo1h:
An emergency has arisen which demands
the actyc and prompt cooperation OF every
lover Of his country in efforts to raise and
organize troops for the aid and protection
II the general Government.
Ia view Of imminent danger. an earnest
call has been made upon the Executive. by
direction C! the President Of the United
States for The two RI gimcnt> which. under
nv general order Of the 9TH instant are being
cn.!>tcd-r,quc,ting that the troops may BE-
forwarded to Washington with the utmost
despatch.
Deeply impressed with the importance of
the crisis, earnestly call upon the citizens,
and especially upon the Young men of the
state. to enrol their names at the several re-
c!Uj,ir- stations for the service of their coun-
try Vermont has never been delinquent
Nnen called to defend the honor Of the ma
tlol al flag, and 1t this critical juncture. when
our Invaluable institutions, our dearest priv
ijeges. and our national existence even, are
inperillel. Il it not be said that the Green
Mountain State was among the last to fly to
the rescue.
ERASIUS FAIRBANKS.
Governor and Commander-in- Chief
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
The Musical Convention.

AS we 60 to press in the midst of this con-
vention We shall not speak at length Of its
exercises. Notwithstanding the predictions
Of some that the convention must prove a
failure on account of the "hard times We
are happy 10 state that it IS proving marked
success IN every respect. There can not be
less than I'VE hundred and fifty singers pres
ent and while We notice noble array of
home talent. we are gratitied e see also pro-
minent singers and musicians from abroad.
The rehear>als are nt,rspersed and enliven-
ed by songs. trio>. etc, from Mr. Root and
o;hsrS Of the convention. The number, both
of singers and listeners. has gradually in
creased till the South Church is quite well
filled at all the sessions. The exercises close
tomorrow friday evening with d grand
concert, which Will without doubt be a bril-
liant affair. The rehearsal. during the dav
tomorrow will well repay the attention Of all
who can attend them. VI. Root is immense
~ popular as a director, singer. and d gen
tleman, W. would gladly speak more a,
length of the service he is doing the countr.
in the matter OF musical education, but time
torbids this week. We mus. deter particu-
lars till another time: and viii simply ado!
that all seem to be enjoying themselves huge
II. May We al live 10 see another Ike occa-
sion.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
The ZOuaves.

AS soon as there is company recruited
here, competent drill-master will be fur
nished ,-one of the original Ellsworth Chica-
go Louaves. There Is no reason why the -.th
regiment should not be as good as any
one IN the service, and the St Johnsbury
company as good as any one in the regiment.
Men who think Of enIisting in the ith need
not fear that they will be sent to the seat of
war without uniforms, guns or military
knowledge. They will all be uniformed in
the new blue cloth, the Union army color,)
have the best of Enfield rifes.-which are
already purchased, and will be instructed
IN the Zouave drill by thoroughly compe-
tent teacher. Young men, you can now serve
your country if You wish to.
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tV- The federal government seems n i,

ts'' The federal government seems 10 be
'ast waking up TO the cnormity Of treason
and to the necessity of curling traitors. 1t
is taxing concerted Measures TO stop the cir
cuIatlon OF secession newspapers in the
mails, of letters TO the disloyal states. of reb-
81 smissarles on the railroads and amcng the
northern cities, aud to narrow the sweep OF
crlnolned consp!rators. Every patriotic hear,
will beat treer to know that the war is hence
forth to be regarded b. the federal executive
as something more than sham fight. in
which the spies and prisoners tina. we NAV
take are to be released with easy swearing
and good dinners, while the rebels are per
mltted 10 leap at our threats ike hungry
wolves.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
From the Lamoille Newsletter.

Francis Finnegan, of Go. H., md Regi-
ment formerly in the employ of r. S. Page,
Esq, of Hydepark, says:
81 am sorry to see some members Of the
regiment write some most glaring falsehoods,
ana what makes it worse, these reports get
into the papers, and deceive many, and con-
tradlct those who write the truth. Now that
letter in the .Newslealer Of Aug ID, by George
W. Dotv. contains some statements that are
false. The idea that We drove the rebels
halt mile into the woods and ran on to
their batteries. is simply preposterous. That
story about Shack Dodge was all CANNON.
Some of the papers abuse Col Whiting
Perhaps the Colonel is not entirely blame
less ; but one thing is certain-he keeps bet
ter order, and has a quieter camp than any
other about here. Perhaps this is owing to
the superior intelligence and qualifications
of the men but it strikes me that the dsci-
pine he has kept has had much to do with
1t. Some say he showed cowardice on the
field at Manassas. Perhaps he did but on
the retreat was close by him for nearly a
mile, and he was cool and collected as any
'""- liz cdliiet l"o guns part OF
the time, till he found men who had none.
when he gave the guns to them. But some
OF the men and some O: the officers made up
their minds to dislike the Colonel when they
first saw him and before he was in the reei-
ment three days, heard them call him =
'Michisander,' with three or four adectives
attached F; but if asked why they hate him.
they will call him "a mean old .coundrel.' but
can bring no tangible complaint against
him."
Enos Fletcher, Of Co. H., End Regiment,
says:
During the advance our Col marched at
the head of his regiment. As We wheeled in
to line on the field, he was at his place at the
right the regiment, and remained there
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until We received orders to retreat, which
order he gave to the battalion. and turning,
retreated. followed BY some of his men; the
others failing to obey. Soon finding that
the men had not heard or understood the or
der, he returned from the woods in our rear,
and repeated it again and retired, and again
returned third time ere the regiment would
retire. Col Whiting led his men to the field,
and led them off. leave you to Judge from
the facts, as to his cowardice.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
ERASYJS FAIRBANKS.
Governor and Communicating Chief.

o. Next Tuesday is Freeman's Meeting
We have not thought !; necessary to urge
upon the Republicans of Vermont their duty
a. regards tie coming election. Il is the du
y Of ali patriots, of whatever political belief,
TO unite IN cHe grand e,;ort to restore and
sustain our government. To accomplish this
md. partizan feeling should have but little
influence in this election. Elect men to Of
Ice who are undoubtod patriots, for all such
men support the administration in defense Of
our liberties AID all that we hold sacred and
dear. Our country is to be saved or lost
and while the enemy is struggling to destroy
i: let no, our energies fail by divisions and
party contentious. Let orr solicitude for the
tsi2n ovrrco'a, all party thoughts and pur-
pose.
fteem.n, IN tic p9Us!
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tf HE London Tmcy calls the tish. at
Ball Run shan battle" and makes merry
over the losses on the national side. which it
pre;ents 10 think r.dicalou>.y small. It,nav
not be regarded as impegiincnt Tor Us T. com
pare this shan battle" with the English al
tack on Sebastopol in September. 1855. We
find that the English stormed the Redan. and
were beaten off il such disorder that the,
could not rally. Their total number of xii
ed was $50. The loss in killed ON the part
Of our army at Manassas was ,iSo. The for
mer is called by the London Times an Jaw
iu conflict - the latter sham battle" in
which the "oaly struggle was TO get away.
-TrtbUnc
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30
From The Burlington Ere. Pre-.
The Vermont Prisoners at Rgrh,,,,.,
Il, HMo>p. NHaI>A.,
August 10, l>Gl.
LETTER FROM CAPTAIN UEfU.

August 10, 1861.
DEAR Sil:s i am permitted by G.... v.
ders, the h'.nane and obliging comma.
OF this post. 10 write You, giving d III a. y
mont boys confined here and some inf.
ton as TO our capture. For several cs...
fore the hattie had been sickauI On a., ...
lie 2lst VS. hardly able 10 move. Hl..a..-
iety 10 bc with my men On the ba',l. e.
caused me to ST out against the urge.
vice OF many. endured about : ,,-.,
TapiG marching and was then oli.--! g.
down by the way. was soon after ,.-.-.
up by an officer OF the iIh Name ras......
VINO placed me on his horse. Thus
nv WAY 10 within about two miles 1:,....
tie ground,wk-n | was put in;o .. az. b.. .-.
| Was carried 10 The hospital and Ia.
started for the field, when our troe,,
rushing back. In the oyrrH a,.ui,.- a..
that rolled. pe!l nell. dawn tie ,...I So
nearly crushed. constant pam N The >..-.
ach and frequent vomiting making u.e
helpless as an irfart. was too - :.
a clear idea OF what was goil.- O.. t.-
member that three Vermont ju,> ,.r. e..
me and tel ped ne out Of tLc llauG .... .,..
down the read, Frequently s,oF,:i. - s,..
ne and 0athe M hands aAd fac. Ia..
personally acquainted with bat u,4,. O.. ,......
Boushton Of Go. X. but can lsyrg .r....
tut nobielcss 81 tAt.r cLuCll. u L..1..-,-.
help me when jhc enemy VIZ /. llu>..
sui. There Is one Of cur c. g,...l.> >.os
wounded. SAID ihcy." don't III 5z .e.1, i.....
DID that show any pane iAey ~ Is,
coo. - veterans. Was placed Ia 81 -. -
lance at ia>t, though not until Arar.y d..
troops had passed along toward, CIR
Some ten minutes after W were a.t.-a..
the cavalry and taken.
From a. the officers haze relr.,.. e..
mos courteous and Kind iIe.tm,... I....,.
owe my life 10 Dr. konr!y %. View G....--.
MAJOR Pgado> o.: the Louisiana yo..,,,-.,
and Gr'. Win,!ess oi Richmond Is.
coming II lie cars i.onl Manassas. SUI. ...
terribly from crAlnp n tie >tun...,.. ,.l. ....-
.leC with vomiting. - reduced :..... b.. -o-
that had 1t hot been for IL u,mr>, cg.-
slowed by DR. Remedy On the Journey r..
Inc humanity OF Gen Nlu..rr>. Nu1 :. = ...
10 Z hotel Instead @! TO Tie hard H.. ..
prison, could not have lived ,y,r.s.
hours.
/ an getting smart very :.>c AID AZ 49,
LIS !" get b~cH asaI4 l. isy com9.a-.-
i"tIe "ge over % officers here 81. -
200 prisOr,r. Why does nj oar c.,,..
n.ent DO something TO nave u, exc.-....
ln.r>> President Lincoln wishes % -.
Us NJ had better ,XcuaF-, = Il, and n, d.,
long. | omit a. News, :or sufficient
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-08-30

THE VERMONT PATEIoT.-The Patriot o.
TINS week announces tina; in consequence OF
the failure Of Mr. L. NJ. Brown to III his con-
tracts. the publication Of The paper Will BE-
suspended I'LL an am;caL,r arrangement
sha.l be made for the future publication OF
the Patrlo; that shall promise 10 be perma-
nen,. \ publisher Is wanted who viii CRY
out against the inefiicitncy at Washington
and in Vermont tina. las almost seemed in
dictaole for giving aid AID comfort to the en-
envy Indeed he Patriot has been do
ing Just that. and has c-.d i.Self-to sleen.
Poor encouragement FOR That SOFT of CRYING.
-; ,Glto.s Daiiy