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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12
The Man with a Snake in his Hat.

DR.. Dixon, in his New York Monthly Seal
pei, states that gentleman of the highest We
racty related to him the following snake sto
ry, which beats anything We have read lately
Going into very public ordinary for his
dinner, he was surprised to observe the extra
care with which gentleman, who took seat
opposite to him, took off his hat He turned
his head as nearly upside down as possible
without breaking his neck then placing his
hand over the inside Of his hat, he again
turned it, and received its carefully guarded
contents, concealed by pocket handkerchief
in his hand; then gently laying the back of
his hand on the cushion, he slid the hat and
its contents off, and commenced dinner The
attention of my friend was irrisistiby direc-
ted toward the hat, and his surprise greatly
increased, the reader may we'll imagine, on
observing the head of sizable snake thrust
out and looking sharply about him. The
gentleman perceiying the discovery addressed
him; My dear sir, was in hopes to have
dined alone, and not to annoy any one with
my poor pet. Allow me to explain he is
perfectly harmless onl Y common black
snake. | was advised to carry him on my
head for rheumatism have done so for a
few weeks, and | am cured positively cured
of most agonizng malady. dare not yet
part with him the memory of my suferings
is too vivid all my care is to avoid discovery
ant: treat my pet as well as possible in his irk-
some confinement. feed him on milk and
eggs, and he does not seem to suffer. Pardon
me for the annoyancc-you have my story
1t is true. am thankful to my intormer for
the cure, and to you for your courtesy in not
leaving your dinner disgusted.'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12
" ASIiINETnN IuI,

The following was received this morning
at 2.l5: Hawk River, near Martin>burg. Va
10 Col T.. Townsend. Assistant Adj't Gen. ::
Left Wi!liamsport at G A. NJ. to-day for tbs
place. Drove and routed the rebels 10000
strong with four guns and NOW occupy hs
camp with the loss regret 70 say OF thrc.
killed and ten wounded.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12
NEW YORK, July 3.

Ne" IOEN. JUlV ..
y despatch to the Post says the rebel con-
vention at Richmond formally expelled the
members elected from Western Virginia, and
provided for the election Of the southern con-
feleracv tc be held in November
y rebel privateer captured two vessels off
Cape lIatteras.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12
The Ladies' Flag.

ot money contributed :" the purchase Of
he beautiful banner presented to the ;d reg
iment on the 4th. 1t !, b"t Justice to say that
a liberal donation came from the ladies of s.
J"hnsbury Centre, and the north part of the
town.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12
ST Louis. july ,,

The Democrat announces the promotion
OF Brighten Lyon to Maj-Gen. His com
mand embraces Indiana, Illinois. Iowa, and
Missouri
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12

DISCIPLINE IN DEATH-Look at that noble
vessel in yon high sea- She has sprung a
leak; all the resources on board have been
called into play for her release from the deep,
but to 70 avail. The waters are gaining fast
on her-peyond human control. She must
sink A regiment Of brave. perfectly disci-
plined soldiers are mustered on deck by a
quick roll Of the drum officers and soldiers
promptly fill their rank and file, and shoulder
arms. See them stand in serrled ranks, and
completely accoutred for long, long march.
Not mournful dirge, but the natior al an.
them, is played by the band. The reglmental
colors fiutter in the air the staff that sup
ports them is as firm as the stout heart of the
ensign that holds it. The array of battle is
reflected IN mournfui appearance on the low
ering clout'. which seem anxious to veil the
waters, ripp!ed by the breath of death. In
sdiously does the water leap at last over the
bulwarks of the gallant and doomed ship, and
down, down she goes. The martial voice Of
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12
Great Fire at Boston.

There was great confagration at East
Boston the ith, DESTROYING the East Boston
Iron Factory and machine shops. Suffolk salt
mills ten vessels. and eighty dwelling houses
Loss estimated At one million Of dollars. \
mother fire broke out in Hudson street. Bos-
ton' the afternoon of the 18th, destroying ten
dwellings. Loss large.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12

a Washington despatch to the Commercial
says that Grow friends are confident of his
election as Speaker on the lst ballot. 1t is
generally thought that Etheridse will be
elected Clerk a. the first ballot.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12

NE" loRh, july D.
The Posts special Washington despatch
says there are many evidences of speedy
advance on Fairfax Court House. Immense
quantities of army provisions have been sent
over the Potomac, and there is unusual ac-
tivity in military preparations.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12
WASHINGTON, July ).

W AHIIINUTON, July >.
Gen Holt has gone to Kentucky to stump
the state for the Union.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12
COL. HYDES SrEECH.

Gouernor Fairbanks In receiving this
beautiful standard from the hand, OF Your
Excellency,the Sd Regiment become pledged
to fulfil the high expectations ci Ii. ga, e
of Vermont. Our ambition snal' b t, re;.ir.,
this emblem of our beloved c"untr; TO on,
COMMANDMENTS chief, after long and dangerous
service, if need be, with not one of its stars
dimmed by conduct unworthy of soldiers
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12
w HEELING, Va, July

W WHEELIST, Va, July ).
Both Houses of the Legislature organized
yesterday. Gov. Pierpoint's message was
sent to both houses last night, together with
document from Washington officially recog-
nlzlng the new government.
The message is very able document and
gives unusual satisfaction. 1t recommends
an earnest cooperation with the federal gov
ernment.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-12

called to defend the integrity # our govern
ment. 1t comes to US bright, unsullied, per
fumed by the touch Of Vermont ladies' ;-l,
shall, with Gods blessing, be returned, tried
in battle. its folds bearing record o: deeds
that YOU, sir, and the citizens of Vermont,
shall be proud to say were done by Green
Mountain Boys.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29
Hx rmLMGRAPE.
san FRANCISCO. Oct. 20.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 70.
Last night Edward b. CottOr was elected
Foreman Of Broderick Engine Co.. No. 1,
and Barnard Hagan Assistant Foreman.
California Co, No. 4, elected Z. o. GARNER
and B. T. KraLon Delegates, aud Alexander
Hertz. Financial Secretary. Vigilant NO.
2, elected G. d. Council Foreman. W. IL.
Emerson First Assistant, Timothy Harris
Second Assistant; Geo. Ii. Ames, President;
e. Turner, Treasurer; WIN. J. jenkins, Re-
cordiDg Secretary; G. HIldebrand, Finan-
cial Secretary.
The ship Neptune Car. Capt. Sprague,
which arrived here yesterday, 1870 days
from N. Y, consigned to Ross Dempsier d
CO., Was libeld aud seized by the U 5.
Marshal, on The ground that she was owned
by citizens of a seeded State.
The Odd Fellows of this city are making
preparations for grand funeral demon
straiion 10 houor Of the late Mr.. Wildey,
the founder Of Odd Fellowship in America.
C. W. Brooks Esq, japanese commercial
agent at this port, has appointed Prot VIM.
p. Blake mnerologist aud principal mining
engineer to the Empire Of Japan. in accor-
dance with instructions from that Govern
ment.
The German Turner's are making arr
rangements to resolve Themselves into an
infantry Home Guard.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29
San Francisco, Oct. "a, 1861.

BREGADIER GENERAls.-The S. 4. Spirit
of the Times, referring to the appointment
of Denver aud Capt. T. d. Johns as Briga
der Generals, says, in regard to the move
ment for appointing Joha Conness to the
same position:
John Conness is spoken Of and the mem
tlon of of his name is fresh food for brood
Of political vultures to dap their i'll Omened
wings and shrek over. Conness is man,
has nerve, determination. clear mind, aud
personal qualities well suited to the position
of q Bfigadier aud no one that half knows
the man, can donbl that he would set about
the discharge of the duties with clear
head. aud with such qualities of perception.
as would, in briet season. find him by no
means inferior to the mass who have prece
ded bin Ia Executive favors as Generals.
We would claim rank for him now with
Banks, aud all of his stamp.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

THE EUROPEAN HARvBsT.-The latest ac-
counts state that the harvest will be short in
Italy as well as in France. This is important
to our grain growers and freighting ships, as
England in ordinary years draws large por-
ton of her supply from France, and 1t now APP
pears that France viii have no surplus and will
be obliged to import for her own consumption.
The demand for wheat from MarseIes and of
her ports in the south OF France has raised the
price at Genoa, and caused so large an export
that deficiency for the home demand was
feared. Three-fourths Of the crops of beans
and of Indian corn in the Italian provinces are
said to be lost in consequence of the extreme
heat Of the weather.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

A RUMoR ExPLoDED.-The following ex-
tract of letter dated at Havana, Sept. Oath,
explodes one Of the Charleston Mercury's sto-
ries:
We noticed from one of the last newspaper
slips sent us that the Charleston Mercury has
published an act alleged to come from our Gov.
ernment, 70 the effect that the Confederate flag
will be admitted into our ports and be duly pro-
tected' This is false. No such act or decree,
or anything like it has appeared. The Captain
General could only do iton receiving instruc-
tons to that effect from the homo goYernment.
The few vessels sailing under the Confederate
hag, and which arrived here some months ago,
had to hoist the Stars and Stripes before enter
ing our harbor"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29
TUESDAY EVENING, OCT. %, 1861.

The NEws.-In our columns TO day will
be found Eastern dispatches, giving three
days later news than published in our last.
The Federal loss at Edwards Ferry, where
Col. Baker was killed, it appears, was much
greater than at first represrnted-a large
number being drowned in crossing the
river. From some Of the dispatches, II
seems another battle bad been fought near
Leesburg. and that the Federal forces were
marching for that place. The report from
Jefferson City, that Lane and Montgomery
had encountered and defeated McCulloch.
is not alluded to in the later dispatches.
The different divisions under FremonPs
command are gathering around Prices
army, and the impression is that no Will
either have to surrender or fight.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

DEATH on CAPT. LESDRUM.-Capt. John
II. Lendrum, who was thrown from car
riage on Monday week, at San francisco,
died on Saturday morning of the injuries
he received. Capt. Lendrum was born at
Fort Trnmbull, Conn.,, aud was thirty.three
years OF age. He entered the army as I'd
Lieutenant in l847, served through The
Mexican war, aud was twice brevetted for
gallant services al the battles Of Molino
del Rey and Chepultepec. He came TO this
coast in lS49, and has served almost con-
tinuously in California since that time. He
was promoted to the full grade Of Captain
in 1868, aud was attached TO the Third Reg
iment of Artillery.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

MILITARY lNVENTloN.-Mr. John Darcy.
of San francisco, has invented cannon
which be contends will destroy whole ba-
talliou, or dsmantle shir, at single dis
charge. 1t is doub le- barreled cannon,
the barrels united at the butt, ard diverg.
ing at an angle Of about twenty degrees.
The balls are TO b. attached to each other
by chain Of the exact length that they
will be- apart when they strike the object
aimed at 1t is intended to be used only at
short distances, and ii fred at the critical
moment might do infinite damage 10 al en-
emy. Mr.. ID Arcy has transmitted u letter
to the President and Secretary Of War, on
the subject Of his invention, of which the
following is copy;
GENTLEMEN:--I beg leave respectfully to
iufOrm you that | have invented a cannon
which will destroy whole battalion at single
shot, and in naval warfare it cannot fail to
cripple the largest ship on the first discharge,
as you will easily perceive by the accompany
ing drawing and description which herewith
send you. | have tested the gun by a small
model and the result is emnently satisfactory.
Should the War Department think proper to
adopt this gun will proceed Immediately to
Washington and exhibit the working model
before you.
With great respect, have the honor to be,
gentlemen, your most obedient servant,
JOHN DARCY.
San Francisco, Oct. "a, 1861.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

Why TT WAS BURNED. Gen. Lane, or
some one for him, has given the following
reasons for burning the town Of Osceoa,
in southwestern Missouri
l. II was traitorous to the core-but ono
loyalist could be found in it.
?. 1t was place Of general rendezvous for
the enemy.
.. lie intended to make of it a military post
during the winter.
4. 1t was naturally strong position, and
could be easily fortified.
5. II left standing the enemy would return as
soon as our army left.
6. The Government could not afford to make
such expeditions every few weeks.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

MERGED.-The Marysville National Dem
Ocrat has been merged in the Appeal-tbe
last number Of the former having been is.
sued on Sunday. The editorial contrll OF
the Appeal will remain as heretofore under
the charge of Messrs Avery aud Brooks,
but number of The prOprietors of the
Democrat will retain an interest In the
new paper
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

or Handy. of the Vincennes, mistaklng my
signal to The ships o0lside The bar, to get
under way, for a signal for him to aband.
on his ship. came on board the Richmond
with all bis officers and large number Ot
his crew. the remainder having gone on
board the Water Witch.
Commander Handy before leaving MS
shin had placed lighted slow match at he
magazine. Having watched reasohaoie
time for an explosion. directed Command
err Handy TO return to bis ship with DIS
crew to start bis water pipes, aud If neces'
sary, at bis own request, to throw over
board bis small guns for the purpose oi
|. .hteniBg bis ship, and to carry out MS
kedge with a cable TO heave of with.
AT ten A. NJ the enemy ceased Bring and
Withdrew up the river. During the engage
ment she'll entered one Of our ports. One
of our boats was stove in by another. Capt.
PoDe reports the Richmond and Vincennes
both ahoaf aud the leak of the former so
much redcupd that the small engines kept
her free. This is only temporary aud the
ship will have TO go to some place to have
three planks put TO-. Gould | have possibly
managed the ship in any other way than
by keeping her head mp and down the riv-
er. would have stopped at Pilot Town
and given battle, but this was found i'm
possible owing to her extreme length. The
attempt was made but broadside could
not he brought to bear without running
the ship ashore.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

FATAL AeoIdENT.-A son of William Al,
len, who resides in San Joaquin county, lad
about fourteen years old, went out with gun
on Tuesday last to shoot rabbits. Not having a
percussion cap, he placed friction match on
the nipple and then snapped the gun. AS it
did not explode, he hastily put the muzzle to
his mouth and commenced blowing in the bar
rel when the charge went off, knocking out
his front teeth, and passing into the roof his
mouth, causing his death.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

POPULATION OF STocKToN.- The popula-
ton Of Stockton is reported by the School Cen
sus Marshal, DIR. Gibson, at 1892 the number
OF children between the ages OF 4 and Is wears.
at 65S: the number under years, at S36 the
number between Is and 2l years, at so total
number, under 81 years, born in California.
4Z3. The number in attendance at the public
schools, is al the number at the private
schools, is 100.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

FIRE IN THE MoUNTAINs.-The mountains
above La Porte have recnetly been on fire. The
Messenger says sold Bald Mountain is fairly
striped with black and green, the fiery element
having cut some funny shades in its curious
winding flight from base to summit" Several
evenings the people Of La Porte were favored
with fireworks that outstip those of the most
scientific pyrotechnist.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

SUBSCRIPTION AGENT.-D. o. Mills, of the
banking house Of d. o. Mills q Co., Sacra-
mento, has been appointed to receive sui
seFiptions to the national loan, at that
place. Books will DO opened on the l4th
Of November, and subscriptions received
for fifteen days.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

MAN Snor IN ORovLLE.-A German.
named Peter Nelson, was shot in Oroyille
about twelve o'clock on Saturday night,
while walking along the street. The ball
entered his left temple, causing his death ia
about six hours. No trace of the murderer
has been obtained, or cause asceriained.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29
To conclude with the laughable Farce Of
THE MODEL OF A WIFE.

a,s- The Great Drama Of THE OCTOROON will
sneedIIy be produced. with New Scenery and Great
EiTeets-Costy Machinery, brought from The Opera
House, San Francisco.
Tickets. SI,0O. Doors open at O'Clock. Per.
formanee to commence at halfpast :. Seats may be
secured during the day.
Oct % 1851
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

PAcIrc DEPARrMENr-Col. Wright, now
in command of the Military Department Of
the Pacific, has received information that
Gen. Mansfield has been ordered here to
relieve him.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

THE Sunday Law has proved failure
at the Bay. The saloons, barber shops, ci-
gar stores, etc, are now kept open on Scn-
day. The clothing dealers, however, az
here to the law.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

GONSTABLE'S SALE.-By virtue Ofan
~ execution issued out of IRA SlANLEf'S Count.
Of Eureka township, County Of Nevada, and State Of
California to me directed and delivered, commanding
me to make the sum Of one Hundred and Sixty
81 100 Iolars, costs Of suit and all accruing costs
thereon, wherein GEORGE DAVIS is plaintiff and All
MOON 4 60. are defendants ! have levied upon and
will expose at public sale 20 the highest bidder for
ash, at Moore's Flat in said township, county and
State, ON SATURDAY, the 23d day Of November A.
D.. 1851 at O'Clock, r NJ. all the right, title aud
interest Of the above named defendants in the fol.
lowing property heretofore attached in said
to wit: I'D day OF October, A. D., 1861 and descrbei
as follows, TO Wit certain set Of mining claims
situated and being Orleans fat. County and state
before writ en- together with the bedrock Of thg
said claims already worked over, and commonly
known as the Cread Means & Co.'S claims, bounded
and described TO wit: On the south west by the
Rayine Bed Rock Company, the east by the Hawk
Eye ground and on the north east by tie Hawk Eye
and French Cos ground, together with hose pipes
two tunnels suces, tools, etc, and all appurtenan.
ces thereto belonging W. y. LONG,
Moore's Flat, oct. 70, 1861. Constable
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

1T is. stated, on good authority, that the
Duchess Of Sutherland, the especial "crony"
Of Mrs. II. u. StOwe,, has Joined the Catholic
Church. ~'''N''F
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

1T Is estimated that the whole number of i'm
migrants who have crOssedthe plains TO Oregon
this season VII not exceed one thousand souls.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29
PRICE, 25 CENTS PER VIAL.
OUMMONs-state OF California, County

GUMMONS=State OF California, County
- Of Nevada, s.. District Court Of the Fourteenth
Judicial District Of said State The PEOPLE Of the
state OF California. to HAMll1ON NORMAN. greet
ing: You are hereby Summoned to appear and answer
to the complaint Of W. A. MONROE hlcd against YOU
within ten days from the service Of this writ if served
on you in this county within twenty days, if served
you IN this district and out Of this county and
within forty days if served you in he State and
out of this District, IN an action commenced ON the
23d day Of October, A. D 1861 in said Court to re
cover the sum OF six hundred and ninety three and
6!-l00 dollars with interest on S3Sl 20-l00 dollars
at two per cent per month from April l. 1860 and
interest SEQ 81 100 dollars at three per cent Ter
month from October is, 1851 alleged BY plaintiff in
his complaint 90 this action To be due and owing 10
him from you upun two certain promissory notes
Tally set forth aud mentioned in said compaipt And
you are hereby notified that if YOU fail to answ er
ssid complaint as herein directed plaintiff win take
Judgment against you therefor by default together
with all costs of suit, and also demand of the Court
such other reiei as is prayed for ia plaintiffs sand
complaint.
- In testimony whereof J. r. H. FARoUHAR
g. J Clerk Of the District Court. aforesaid. do
hereunto set my hand and impress the
- seal Of the said Court at Office in the City
of Nevada, this goth day of October, A. D., 1861.
by order OF Hon. NILES SEARLs, Judge of the Dis
trct Court aforesaid
A true copy-attest: r. II. FARQUH.iR. Clerk.
Per JOS, R0nERTs JR., Deputy.
>. !. CALDWELL, Atty for Plaintiff
Oct. 2S, lS6l-3m.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29

just Received.-A large lot of California Cold
Pens, the best pointed Pens made-warranted. For
sale at the BrOal Street Book stOee. by
A. 4. CHURCH & Co.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-29
CONsTABLE,s sALN.-nv vlr1nonrnn

4 'O"SA able > SAAAG.--gsy y virtue OF n m
- execution issued out Of IRA STANIEYiS Court
OF Enreka Township, County OF Nevada, and state Of
California, TO me directed and delivered commapdinr
me To make the sum Of One Hundred and Thiriys
I'm ee 42lOO dollars, costs Of suit sud all accrui1g
costs thereon, wherein GEORGE DAVIS is plaintiff
ana All sHoNG y co. are defendants / have
levied upon and will expose at public sale 10 the
highest bidder for cash, at Moores Flat in the said
township County and state. on SATURDAY. THE
TWENfYTHlRD DAY OF NOVEMBER. A. D. 1861
al O'Clock, ?. NJ all the right tte and interest o
the above named defendants in the following pronerv
heretofore attached in said cause 20 wit: twenty
second day Ot October, A. D. 1861 and described "a
ioIloWS, to vii: 4 certain lot Of mining claims stu
ated and being on Orleans Flat County and State he
lore written together with the bedrock Of tho said
claims already worked over and commonly known as
the Cread, Means & Co.'S claims, bounde and a..
scri6ed as follows to wit, on the south west bv the
Rasine Bed Rock Co, on the east by tue Hawk we
ground, and on the north heest by the Hawk Eve ana
rench COS ground together with hose pipes. two
tunnels sluices, tools, etc, and all appnrtenances
thereto belonging. " NJ fTOVC
''''0 fi8'' Oo'' 20, 1901 Constable.