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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17

C. A Vermonter in New York writes u.s.
"The Vermont boys have gone off this after
noon to Fort Monroe. They won golden
opinions from all sides, and are generally
considered the finest body of men that passed
through New York. They attracted much
attention and made every Vermonter feel
proud. hope that they may have a chance
to put the green sprigs along side the Pal
metto, and try toughness with them.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17

.y We understand lha: the recruiting Of
fees throughout the state viii be kept open
fox the enlistment of able bodied men during
the present week The inspection of recruits
will take place next week, when the compa-
MES viii be duly differed. 10y -.
EOF The listers of st Johnsburytreturn
100 men as qualified for enrolment IN the
Vermont militia.
L. The fair Of the Caledonia County Ag-
ricultural Society will be holden on the llth
and 18th Of September next.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17
More BOaIder. at Our Jail.

Two persons were committed to the jail IN
this town last week on the charge of larceny.
One-a stranger hailing from down country.
and pretending to be painter-caled at Mr
Alauson Adrichs in this town, and engaged
TO paint Mr. AS house at a cheap rate. Fri
day morning, when Mr. Aldrich was about
ready for him to commence the JOB of PANT
ing the house. and while he was ont milking,
the boarder escaped. Mr. Aldrich at this
time began to feel suspicious of hiui, anC
soon found he had taken watch from his
hired man, and had entered his own room
AID taken S53 IN cash. Mr. a. notified the
conductors Of the railroad and when the
freight train North reached Lyndon Corner,
the painter was there, ready for passage up
on ii. He was arrested, examined. and, in
default OF bail, committed for trial at the
next term of the county court
The otherper>on committed is no, stran-
ger to our county jail. He is the same Da-
vid Livingston who once escaped through The
diamond hole in the door of the room il.
which he was lodged, bu. was afterwards AZ
rested and tried for larceny. and short timc
since left the State pri>ion-hasing served
out his time as We understand. He repaired
to lIardwick aud stole Iae have not learned
the particulars If the theft from the SAINT
man that he stole from before.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17

o. The I'd Maine regiment called out for
the war, passed through Boston on Wednes-
day. the first regiment, all ready, and which
was to leave the state first, is detained by
About 100 of the members are
sick with measles The I'd is from the East
ern section of the state, and is made up Of
hardy and true men.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17
Various W al Items.

Fort Ncllcnry was largely re!ntorced,Sun-
day, from Annapolis, and now contains about
ZOO men. General Bu:.er arrived at the
fort Sunday from Annapolis and is stIl there
\ wagon load of military goods was seiz-
ed on the Frederick read. bound 70 Harper
Ferry, Sunday night, by the federal troops
100 recruits from Baltimore were expected
It Washington, Monday.
a member Of the Rhode Island regiment
had his arm shattered, Monday, by the dis
charge of a cannon.
Food is abundant at the capital, but there
is a scarcity OF cooking utensils.
A dispatch from Washington, Monday. to
Simeon draper of New York, says send
forward immediately all the regiments enlist
ed for three years This dispatch will be
acted on promptly.
Part Of the United States fleet on the coast
Of Africa has been ordered home
A good story is told, and il is true, of
Virginia emigrant who stopped at Willard's
in Washington, few days ago There was
considerable doubt in the minds Of MANY
whether the man was really what he rrnrs-
scented himself 10 be, or spy. He told irv-
era persons who were standing round him
that he was so wei! known in Virginia as a
Inion man that S'oo was now offered for
MS mead. ;" ny don you go BACK and clam
'lie reward ASKED "aS VINO was present.
i would was 'he Iepl!' II WASH afrald
the! "ou'' pa! NE IN confederate bonds -
II was UNANIMOUSLY agreed AFTER TINS reply
'iidI l"e hiaii iola''! was ABOVE Suspicion.
soldiers from Potter, lrosa, bradford and
HuSquthafit! counties, who supposed they
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17

it. intend to serve in the capacity of
soldier as long as the stars and stripes need
defenders. l am considered good shetland
hope soon to be ordered into service, where
l can make my experience available for the
benefit of our common country.
SAMUEL FLETCHER"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17
~ |. y. Cushman of Ira,b

O. |. n. Cushman of Ira,ba--.
appointed clerk of Orleans co.--,
e y. w. Bingham resignei.
post in the custom house at Is.a, H.
O. When the agent Of GOV Pc.
applied To General Scott 70 or,.,. ..
mont regiment into service, i, -,...
I'VE caonot accept any nor -
three months service. On ,-.r-
Col Phelps would be di>appo.,, H..
craI repIied-"Coi Phelps, wAa' r.
Formerly of the army" ws> T..
Then let NOur regiment cone a..
general. Col Phelps served NJ:
Mexico.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17

NIsSouRI-l'he secession governor Of
Missouri seems determined to plunge that
state into rebellion, against the known wish
es of the people. 1t is but recently the state
voted by a large majority for Union, and the
convention thus chosen repudiated all over
lures III any way anticipating such calami-
". Inc governor, like the executive of
kentucky, is resorting to various stratagems
to involve the state in collision with the 9th
er loyal states of The mon. Among other
measures lie established Camp Jackson, near
enough 10 ST Louis TO threaten the city and
the United States forces stationed there
his was the cause of the riots in st Louis.
and the deaths resulting thereirom. II is an
occasion Of lhanktulness that the lova force,
broke up this tncampmtLt. for from this act
Gov Jackson viii doubtless infer that treason
viii not be tolerated in st Louis, if in any
other portion Of the state.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17

IL Senator Mason, the rebel Virgins,
Senator, possesses, through his wife. prom
cfty OF great value in Philade phiq; and IN
View OF his treason toward the national gov
erHment, 1t is proposed in the PENNSYLVANIA
legislature to conilsca,e the estate to the
commonwealth. The Senator NAV vet find
rebellion a costly game, in more WAYS than
one.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17

E!ISwORTH's ZOUAvEs.-The Fire Zouaves
ulder Col Ellsworth have done one good
thing. On Wednesday night of last week
the sccesSonists fired a rum hole next WI
.ard's hotel at Washington The fire made
rapid progress, but few firemen appeared,
evidently by design, and the prospect was
that Wizards great hotel would be consum-
ed. Al this juncture a messenger was de-
>patched to the capitol building for Els
worths New York tiremen In the twinkling
Of an eye 100 Of these men were on the .dou-
ble-quicA down the avenue Reaching an
engine house. which they found barrcaded
evidently by design, they broke in the door
and being Joined by hundreds of their com
rades, who could not be kept in their quar-
ters while fire was raging, they went and
put out the fire, thus saving the city from i
disastrous contlagration. 1t is supposed that
this is one OF the attempts threatened l.
burn the city. by the traitors.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17
A Probable Attack upon Cairo.

An attack upon Cairo is doubtless con-
tempated by the rebellious states. They are
gradually pushing troops up the Mis-
sissippi, and their advance column is not
many miles below the point of attack. Fiji
teen thousand men are already in arms, and
the attack has probably been delayed on &C
count of the promptness the western states
have manifested in sending forward volun-
teers to this important post. The place can
not now be- taken by men alone, and the adj
vancing foe are said to be pressing forward
the largest guns used in our service to be
placed in battery-guns of longer range than
any at Cairo. This post is all important to
US, aid more so. Just now, to the secession
lists, to enable them to cooperate with the
governor Of Missouri in carrying his state o.
yer to their side. Illinois will defeat any
force that can be brought against Cairo
she can throw 10000 men into the place in
three days time, and it will be done if cir
cumstances demand their presence.
THK VERMONT REGIMENT-We are ,leased
t. observe the various notices Of our volun-
teer regiment first called into active service
They attracted public attention as they pass
ed from Rutland to their destination at Fort
Monroe. \ gentleman who had an oppor-
tunity to see them OF several occasions
speaks of them as a fine body of men, aboy.
the average size, and vigorous and wide a
wake Tor the sternest duties that may be i'm
posed upon them. We know some of the
men, and if all are like them, they will bt
foremost in the fight, and the last to yield il
any unequal contest. Heaven protect, and
give them victory in any path duty calls then
TO follow.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17
Muster of the Vermont Regiment.

the following account of the mastering in Of
the Vermont regiment, which took place at
Rutland on Wednesday afternoon, in pres
ence of great concourse of people. Before
the ceremony of mastering the troops into
service took place, the regiment was drawn
up IN line, and presented, by Gov falrbanks,
through their commander, Col Phelps with
the national coiors and the reslmental stand
ard
The Governor said
"Col Phelps Il consider myself fortunate
that IN the selection Of a commander Tor this
regiment, | have been able to secure the ser
vices Of gentleman whose long experience
as an officer in the United States army
whose tried and well known patriotism, and
whose high moral worth SO emlnently qualify
him for the position.
And | have great pleasure IN commencing
to your confidence aud esteem the gentlemen
whom | have associated with you as field Of
ficers-gentIemen highly esteemed as citizens,
and known as efficient officers.
And sir, as the Executive of the State OF
Of Vermont, now place under your com
mand this gallant regiment, composed OF
companies detained from the uniformed mill
tia Of the state These priyateS and these
company officers are not hired mercenarleS,
but citizen soldiers. esteemed and beloved by
their fellow citizens at home, and worthy OF
the confidence and regard of their superior
officers In placing them under your charge,
feel assured that but anticipate your own
impulses, when | enjoin upon you the daty Of
being to them father as we'll as a cnmmall-
der. Patriotic and fearless, they will follow
where YOU shall lead them,-they will go
wherever you may send them.
The pleasing duty now devolves upon mt
Of presenting to you this regimeltal flag
which bears upon its folds the coat Of arms
of the State Of Vermont, and symbolizes the
high and patriotic principles which have char
acterzcd its citizens. III your hands, sup
ported by these troops, feel assured that
this flag will never be dishonored nor Yer
mont disgraced.
But sir, | charge you to remember, that
this flag represents but cne star in that other
flag which now have the honor Of present
ing you, bearing the national emblen-tht
stars and stripes. Vermont claims no sepa-
rate nationality. Her citizens, ever loyal to
the Union and the national constitution. viii
i'll this time Of the nations peril, rally III
their strength for the preservation Of tie na-
tonal government. and the honor Of oul
country's tag-the flag of the Union
Col Phelps replied substantially as To-
lows
"Governor Fairbanks Ia the name ol
the Isl regiment of'oiunteers from Vermont,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17
Iofal aud State AeWs.
ADprcntice Wanted.

Wanted ali active, intelligent boy. about 10
wears old. to learn the printing business. Inquire
al this office.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17

unteers and endeavor TO mainta-, 49,.
of the State OF Vermont. ard Sax.
try. Dawn TI---
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17

e 1t is generally UNDERSTOOD from a re-
....blr source ina; Senator Douglas Is to re-
le.,e TIE appointment oil Major-Grneral lie
Wi undoubtedly accept.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17
Fight at St Louis.
800 Men Taken Prisoners by the
United States Soldiers.
Twenty Persons Killed.

St LOUIS. Mo-. Nav 10. General Frost's
brigade OF the Missouri militia. encamp,d at
Camp Jack son, surrendered Internationally
this afternoon, on demand of Captain Lyon,
commander o! the United States forces Ill this
city. Captain Lyon marched on Camp Jack
son with some 5000 volunteers, surrounded
it, and planted eight field pieces on the ad-
joining cminences.
Captain Lyon sent the following letter to
Gen Frost:
HEADQUARTERS OF TIE [. S. TROors,
st Louis, May 10.
IL Geu u. Il. Frost, Sir Your command
is regarded as evidently hostile toward the
government of the United States; it Is for
the most part made " Of those seceSsionists
who have openly ayowed their hostility to
the general government, and have been plot
ting at the seizure Of its property and the O.
verthrow of its authority. You are openly IN
communication with the so called Southern
Confederacv, which is now at war with the
United States, and you are receiving at Your
camp for said Contederacy. under lis flag,
large supplies and materials Of war, most OF
which are known to be the property OF the
United States.
These extraordinary preparations plainly
Indicate none other than well known purposes
OF the governor OF this state, under whose or
dcrS you are acting and whose purpose was
recently communicated to the legislature and
has Just been responded to 10y that body IL
most unparalleled legislation, and III drec,
view hostiltics to tie general government
i I'll
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-17

BANK DEFALCATIoN.-The bank of Albany
suspended temporarily on Saturday, owing
to the discover, of deficiency in the cash
iers accounts. but the bills are taken at par
by all other banks. kendrick, the default
ing cashier, absconded several days ago. He
had specialized largely in stocks. The d.
rectors of the bank have asked tor the ap-
pointment Of receiver.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-28
From Fort Monroe.

Fort MONROE, June %.
Gen. Butler spent the morning at New
port News, where no movement of import
ance was reported.
Private Parker, of the Virginia, regi-
ment, prisoner to the rebels at the Great
Bethel affair, just exchanged, gives the fol-
lowing news He says L. W. Clark, of
the Sd New York regiment, deserted the
night before the affair at Great Bethel. He
obtained citizens dress from a secession
list and gave the rebels full information OF
our movements. He is now at Richmond
Parker on the eve of the fight was marched
to Yorktown and from that point to Rich
mond.
There he was kept till exchanged. tie
was carefully guarded, but 10 every respect
was we'll treated. He reports the rebel
force Yorktown as very large every
steamer brought down additional troops.
Provisions were scarce, and the Confederate
troops were badly fed and clothed.
There were but few passengers between
Yorktown and Richmond
Last week stone house at Richmond
containing $4,000 worth Of property was
destroyed by fire. On Saturday night the
war steamer Glencore was burned to the
waters edge; both were fred by incendia-
ries, whom the rebels are vainly attempting
to discover. They now have but two
small steamers on the river.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-28
Items of News by Telegraph

PHILADELPHIA, June "a.
Col. Chas. Biddle has been nominated by
the Democrats for Congress in the Second
District. The Republican candidate is
Chas. O'Neill.
NEW YORK, June "a.
The steamers Columbus and DE Soto,
from HAVANA Goth, have arrived.
1t is reported that five important towns
in the interior of st. Domingo have been
fortified, and assisted by Haytiens, intend to
resist the Spanish progress there. 1t is re-
ported the Inhabitants at one village there
had been massacred by the Spanish troops
for refusing to swear allegiance to Spain,
and also reported that Spanish troops were
defeated in naval engagement. Add
tional troops were being sent from Havana
for reinforcements.
The President will call for ct least 800,
600 men 10 the aggregate, and money to
correspond. Congress will, at an early day,
suspend the writ of habeas corpus, When
ever there is an organized rebellion, in the
judgment OF the President, it should be sus-
pended, the suspension of course being tenn
porary.
BALTIMORE June %.
Samuel rennehour, merchant, was held
to bail in SIC, 900 for treason, charged with
placing anchors across the Railroad track
on the 18th of April.
A resolution has been introduced into the
Richmond Convention, instructing the f.
nance committe to enquire into the propri-
ETY. of setting aside all debts and bonds due
by the Commonwealth to citizens of such
States of the Federal Union as are en-.
gagged in sting the war ofinvasion, to
be held as trust fund tor Naturalization
for losses sustained by citizens of the State.
ALExANDRIA, June %.
Col. McCook, of the lst Ohio regiment.
desires correction Of the misstatement in
the New York papers, regarding the Sur.
geon Of the regiment. The Doctor was on
band at the fight at Vienna, and rendered
all possible assistance. His Instruments,
Unfortunately, were in charge Of az attend,
art, who was carried by the engineer back
to Alexandria.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-28
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.

NEW YORK, June 20.
The steamship Africa, from Liverpool on
the 9th and Queenstown on the 9th, arrived
this morning with $65,OO0 in specie. The
Kangaroo, Arago ard Panama had arrived
out.
HOUSE OF LoRDs.-After some oppose
tion, the Government estimates passed the
second reading.
HOUSE OF OoMMoNs.-LordJ John Russell
replied to an inquiry whether the interdic-
tion of privateers, &C., from bringing prizes
into British ports was according to former
practice, that the Queens Advocates opin-
ion was favorable to the right of interdic-
ton, which the law Of nations gives every
power; hence the government issued the
prohibition. Gregory was appealed to to
postpone his motion in reference to prompt
recognition of the Southern Confederacy.
He said his only motive was to make fair
statement of the Southern side of the ques-
ton, that Of the Northerners being already
before the public. At the wish of the
House, however, he assented, and the mo.
ton was postponed SINE die.
1t is reported that United States Gov.
eminent orders for 275,OOO muskets had
reached Frankfort. The Southern Com
missioners were also soon expected in Ger
many with similar object.
Funds were depressed in London, Paris
and elsewhere, in consequence of Cavour's
death.
The Paris Bourse closed at 6Of6Oc. ex-
dividend. Garibaldi was reported serious
ly i'll. The Pope was seriously indisposed
1t was reported that Napoleon interdicted
Prince Napoleon visiting the United States
but he will visit Canada.
The collection of taxes in Hungary by
the military execution was being carried
out with the greatest severity.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-28
From Louisville and the south.
LoUfsvILLE. June %.

LOUISVILLE, June %.
The Democrat of this morning says a lot
of letters, percussion caps and cartridges for
the South were seized at Jeffersonville.
The same paper says there is great prob
ability that Senator breckenridge will not
claim his seat in Congress, and it is the
unanimous wish OF his constituents that be
,Will not.
The Memphis Bulletin Of the 22d ys the
Confederate Government has agents in the
market for wheat. but all breadstuffs
are very high. Wheat is quoted at $l,25 i;
-four % ,5Oa8, 40 corn &c; bacon 1879 for
shoulders and TN for sides; mess pork
n coffee 20. There is an active demand
for all articles.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-28


MnwAuKEs. June A-11.3O 4. n.
A mob attacked the banks this morning.
They have completely riddled Mitchell's
bank, destroying eli the furniture and pa
pers they could get hold Of The money
and books are safe in the vault. Several
clerks, with Mr.. Mitchell himself were in>
side, and one OF them was taken out insen-
sible.
The mob afterwards stoned the State
Bank Of Milwaukee, Martins broker Office,
and have just commenced on the juneau
bank. The damage as yet is not very large.
The Montgomery Guards, Capt. 0 'Rouke,
were called on by the Mayor, but after
arriving on the ground refused to act.
The Zouaves are now landing with buck.
shot. We look for sad work.
LATER.-The military have cleared out
the mob and stationed guards at the Banks
and on the stseet corners. No one was per-
mitted to pass except by special order. Fiji.
ty arrests have been made. There is COM
parative quiet now.
MILWAUKEE,, June "a, 2P.M N.
The military have got the better of the
rioters and have cleared the streets-sta-
tioning guards at every corner, and small
squad at each Bank. No one is permitted
to pass without an order from the officer
in command. Armistes are continually be-
ing made. Over fifty are now in custody.
We can learn as yet of none being killed.
Some are wounded, but their names are
not known. The Banks are all closed.
The mob originated in the 9th and 9th
wards, among the Germans. About ten
o'clock they marched, headed by band of
music, through East Water street, till they
arrived at MitcheIl's Bank, when the work
of destruction commenced. The damage is
not so great as at first feared, the papers of
value and the currency having been locked
up in the vault. The inside of the State
Bank, MitcheIl's and j. B. Martins offices,
are completely riddled and burned. The
clerks in Mitchell's Bank were badly
bruised, but no lives were lost or anybody
considered dangerously wounded. j. B.
Martin, and officers and clerks of the State
Bank, made their escape without injury.
The riot was caused by the Bank throwing
out more currency. There was a good
deal of murmuring Saturday and Sunday,
but the action this morning was unex.
DecteG