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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11
Sudden Death in (.rOtOn.

Mr Moses Burnham left his home to 90 a
few rods to the village between eight and
nil.e O'Clock Monday, Sept 30th. In crossing
the bridge, owing 10 the thick darkness he
lost his locality and made his way over the
abutment 70 the right, falling ten feet, and
striking his head against the stones with such
tOlce rs 10 cause his instant death, as appears
from his eyes and mouth being closed, ard
the basket which he was carving on his arm
still in its place He leaves wife and two
sons. Mr. i. has lived in Gro,on since lS2J.
He was famous joiner, having worked over
1000 days at the trade He once made three
common PANEL doors in II hours for limo
thy kimball. in Rumnev, " II. When Mr.
Burnham awoke the morning previous to his
death he spoke to his wife of the terrible
sudden deaths this war in our land was pro-
ducing, and how melancholy it was so many
promising men should die with little or no
preparation. Little did he think this his
own premoni,ion. He was IS wears old
The town is liable for not guarding this
bridge, both at It's sides and ends, with a
proper railing, and there are many others
might well be looked to.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11

TIE MODERN Coat OF MAu.-The call for
WOODEN socks and blankets for our patriotic
volunteers will assuredly meet with warm
response from all we!l-provided homes
Kind hearted matrons even if they have nc
husband, son or brother in the field, will
send freely from their thrifty stores to those
who are risking life in their protection. No,
will the poorer classes be found empty-hand
ed. Why should they? None are so com
passionate to suffering as those who have
known it. and if some of the comforts for.
warded are positively missed at home, it is a
privilege to share in the pains and perils b,
which our blessings are preserved. Heav,
gray blankets are preferred where selection i
possible. bat lighter and cheaper ones vii
not be rejected They form the defensiv.
armor OF modern times, and will save valua.
Die lives from a foe more deadly than a trai
tors bullet. We would not have our gal
liant troops resemble wolves in Sleeps cloth.
ing, but the lion may lie comfortably down
in the vesturc Of the lamb. Sprina6d,
Republican.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11
Another Elegant Building Occupied.

Every one who has been through the ex-
tension Of Drvonshire street. has noticed
that magnificent block, SIX stories high, with
French roof, which stands in the square te-
tween Winthrop and Otis places. now called
Wiathrop square. This building will be very
appropriately called Winthrop Block. in hon
OF of one of our most i!lustriouS families. 1t
is already in process of occupation by several
of our tirst-class firms, including Parker.
Wide X Go, Anderson, Sargent X Go. and
}. NJ. Bcebe X Go. 1t is of the premises of
Nc>srs Anderson, Sargent X Go that we
have specially to speak at this time. This firm
has long beer in the transaction of a large bu-
Sln"S> IN domestlcS. woolcns, and fancy goods
at "a and Sc Fedcral-st, bat have now remov-
ed to Winthrop Block, and occupy the extern
slve store constituting the eas;erly half of
Winthrop Block. Taer store is numbered }
and e Winthrop square. The portion of the
! premises assigned to them is 81 feet bv H.,
is l6i feet high, and is lighted on two sides.
while the basement beneath is even larger.
and IS without doubt one of the best lighted
easements in the city. \ finer location than
this store possesses could not well be con-
ceived CT, and we predict that with such in
creased facilities Messrs Anderson, Sargent
\ 20 will find a great increase in their all
ready fio"ri,hins trade. They keep on hand
all varieties Of dry goods. domestics and
woolens, and their store and stock is worthy
an examination. The firm consists of Messrs
John Anderson, W. ?. Sargent, Sydney Sar-
gent, William S. Anderson and George w.
ileath.-Bosion TrareNr.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11

They held elections in Ohio and PennSyl-
vania on Monday. though but few appeared
10 be aware of the fact. There is no interest
about getting the returns, and the result IS
unknown. The ballot-box has given place
to the cartridge-box.
Nothing definite has transpired in regard
to the naval expedition that set out some
weeks since \ report came that New Or
leans was threatened by some seventy YES
sells, and tina. every body in that city was pre-
pairing for vigorous defense; but we reck-
on the report, to say the least, was prema-
ture.
Reports came the first Of the past week
that Gen Fremont was to be court-martlaled,
and superseded in command of the western
division bv Gen Wool Nobody believed
this, though considerable anxiety and indls-
nation was felt in the North that these ru-
mors should be- circulated. Perhaps there IS
vet little uncertaint. as to just what the
government will do in this matter, but we
believe there is no evidence that it wishes to
supersede Linz for if We believe in the weight
of testimony We cannot but conclude that it
is the government itself. and not Fremont,
that is responsible for the present exposed
condition of Missouri rs We have before
said, the West believes in Fremont. and It
would be equivalent to giving up Missouri! to
remove him al TIE present time. The latest
renorts from the general are that he had left
Jefferson CITY on his westward march 70
chastise Price. We trust he will accomplish
his object.
From our army upon the Potomac there is
10 special news 20 chronicle. Gen Mcclellan
Las made no further movements. The rebels
have retreated but how far or in what num-
bers, il is impossible 70 tell. Oar army IS
.ntrcnching itself as it moves, and is appa-
rently in no hurry, but able to wait and "hold
on till the proper time comes TO strike.
There has been some pretty sharp fighting
in Western Virginia the past week, with a
victory for the federal troops. 1t is believed
that Western Virginia is now comparatively
safe.
Fifty-Saven of cur men who were wounded
at Bull Run and have since been held pris-
oners at Richmond have been released be-
cause their wants could not be supplied by
the rebels. Seventeen Of them, who were
unable to 60 home, have been sent to Old
Point hospital. Nr Fly. the member of Con-
gress from New York, has been declared a
prisoner of war by the rebel congress, and i,
still confined az Richmond.
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The Vermont Legislature.

This body convened at Montpelier Thurs
day. by the illness ard absence of Mr. I!ol-
brook, the governor elect Gov Fairbanks
term Of office did not expire with the open
ins Of Tie session, but he is now present i,
Montpelier performing the duties OF the Office
We understand tina. Nr Iio!brook is recover
ing from his illness and will probably be abb,
TO take the cath of office next week. Th,
statue o.. Ethan Allen, BY Meade of Hratte.
boro. was 10 have been inauguratcd Thurs
day. with no doubt imposing and interfering
ceremonies. Hen +. T.. Woodbridge Of Yer
Sennes WAS 70 deliver the Grafton. after which
there would be procession. headed by til,
9th regiment. and marching to the Pavilion
a dinner was 10 be served, sprrch,> mady
etc, etc.
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Letters from the West.

We have received several letters from IT,,
West the past week stating facts of general
interest, but nothing Of special importance.
In letter from Black Hawk county Iowa,
of the first Of October. the writer says they
had not then experienced any frost and as a
matter Of course vegetation WIS ripening in
remarkable manner. The season in Iowa
this year has been quite dry 50 as to shorten
the wheat aud corn crop materially. Not
outstanding the short crop. wheat is but
torty-tive and fifty cents busheI. |, is need
less to say that Iowa is all right on the war
question, as She is now raising her 18TH reg
lment. Iowa says the government must and
shall be sustained
BY a letter from Cleveland. Ohio, dated the
9TH. we find that the Buckeyes are wide awake
in this struggle for national existence
They live SO near kentackv that they begin
to smell secesh powder without leaving their
own homes. The Ohioans were greatly ex.
erciSed at the rumored removal of Gen Ere
mont. as well they might be- They truly say
that Fremont is the only man who has dared
to boldly and icarlessy grapple the HYDRA
headed monster slavery by the horns and
tumble him out of his strong position. 1t is
the opinion of our correspondent that the
negro must be set free before We shall ever
as nation again prosper. The same CORES
pon,.ent says the rebels came near taking
Louisville, Ky. \ train of fifteen locomo-
tives and three or four hundred passenger
cars started from the southern part of the
State for Louisville with an army of 5000
men. While stopping at station to "wood
up Union man i'll the employ of the rail-
road thought it very singular that so large 4
train should be running at that time of nigh,
and took a bar use,! for drawing spikes OF,
the railroad and drawed the spikes out Of
four rails in cut some distance from The de.
pot and let the locomotives off the track, and
Louisville was saved.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11
A Good Time to be Patriotic.

Urgent appeals are made to the bene'o-
lent, the humane and the patriotic, in behalf
of our great Union army, for articles which
the soldiers stand in pressing and immediate
need Of This appeal should be brought
home to every man and woman in the free
North. We are sure it will be needed when
the necessity is known, as there is scarcely a
family that has not a pcrSoaal interest in this
matter.
The facts and wants of the army are briefly
these The first article of pressing necessity
which our soldiers must have is Blankets
To be sure the government furnishes these
articles. or pretends to, but it must be Known
that the market is utterly and thoroughly cx
hausted Of the supply of this article, and al
though the wooler mills are driven to their
utmost capacity on government orders they
are incapable Of supplying the demand, and
unless there is immediate contribution OF
blankets or bed-quilts BY individuals our sol
ders will suffer. and contract disease by ex-
posures which will be more fatal TO them
than the bullet of the rebel Blankets or
quilts of thinner quality. ard weighing less
than four pounds, will be used for the sick
and wounded in the hospitals, while TIE
heavier contributions will be given to the
soldiers in camp.
Another article which it is highly impor-
tant our soldiers should have is woClen feet
ings or socks. Gov Fairbanks has already
collected four thousand pairs OF this article
and vet the supply is not equal to the de-
mand Other articles which are much need
ed, are undcrshirts, drawers. bed gowns, pill
lows, slippers. iellies and other dellcacies for
me sick. books, magazines, newspapers, and
every such article that will minister to the
comfort of our brave boys. sick or well.
Men and women of Caledonia County, this
appeal IS to you. Our love Of countr, may
we'll be questioned if We who do not fight her
battles cannot do something TOR the comfort
Of the brave men who do. We believe it is
IN the heart of every one to respond TO this
CALL and al. that is needed is system and con-
cert OF action, and there will such store Of
comforts and luxuries be poured into Elr'
GINA as shall rejoice the hearts Of our boys
and inclte them to a stronger and more per-
sistent labor for the suppression of rebellion
and the final triumph of the right.
The Sanitary Commission, charitable as
ISOLATION supported by contributions from
the patriotic, have put forth an appeal mi
nutey describing the present and prospective
wants of the soldiers. We cannot do better
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11

IL Adams Express will transport to the
nearest Quartermaster, free of charge, all
blankets, &c, which patriotic citizens may
present to the army in accordance with the
invitation Of Quartermaster General Meigs.
O." The students of Amherst College are
almost daily leaving and enlisting for the
war As many as dozen have left since the
commencement of the term. Many more ex-
rect to 80.
MURDER OF AN ENGLISH MISSIONARY AND
HIS WIFE.-Accounts from Australia state
that the natives of Erromanga had murdered
Rev MIR and Mrs Gordon of the Nova Scotia
Mission. The cause for this was that the
measles had ragged with great severity, which
the natives attributed to the missionaries.
and accordingly resolved to kill them, which
they did with tonahawks, cutting the body of
Mrs Gordon into many pieces.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11
Sudden Death of Il CIor.yplan.

We learn by the Massachusetts papers that
Rev S. w. Bannister OF West Brookfeld
lately mail agent between Boston and Alba
ny, died suddenly at Newton Corner station
last Saturday, from an attack of disease OF
the heart. 1t was brought on by Il sudden
and unusual exertion in hurrying to overtake
the train. Mr. Bannister formerly preached
at Lyndon in this County, about the years
l>53-4, but abandoned the profession on ac-
count of i'll health.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11

bridges. gone on skirmishing expeditions,
and fought the rebels generally, until there
are at the present time but five hundred men
in the whole regiment capable of bearing
arms, and those five hundred are sorry lot
of soldiers. We do not mean that they re-
greet that they have taken ur arms to defend
their country, but that they have been so
oyerworked and abused that they have lost
all their former elasticity, and nearly all their
ambition. Yet we are told that there remains
the same willing spirit that actuated them
from the first. They so to their task with
determination (almost DESPERATION that
seems to say, If needs be can do this work,
though hard can expose my life on picket
guard or in the death damp Of my tent, with
but single blanket TO cover me, if my
country demands the sacrifice.
But does the country demand such sacri-
fee ? We doubt it. But this brings us to
the wants Of the Sd. First, they want a
General who will realize that soldiers have \
mortal body. Next in importance they each
want another good blanket. The nights are
already very damp and cold-what will they
be six weeks hence The togs of the Poto-
mac are killing more of Smiths brigade than
/ the rebels alc. Still there have been but few
deaths as ;,t, but the seeds Of death are
there, as the hollow cough and thin faces full
ly demonstrate and in three, six and twelve
months will come the harvest. Besides blan-
kets, the soldiers want hed-quilts, feelings,
understands, drawers, hant,k erchiefs, towels,
and many other things which the government
cannot or will not furnish at present, but
which must come, if at all, from the friends
at home.
We believe the patriotic people of Vermont
need but know the wants of their sons at the
seat of war to move in this matter. Let
there be concert of action and system in this
and there can be much suffering alleviated
ard many lives saved. There is scarcely
house in the State but from which blanket,
a btdqu!lt or PAIR of socks, OF al. Of these
articles could be spared. Let the school dis
tricts be thoroughly canvassed, and make
personal matter of it, and see to it that our
! soldier boys are tuhtn cdYt Of
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The Concord lndependent.

We have received No. . of the Concord
Independent, printed and edited by A. "
Eastman, in "Drews building, opposite the
liberty pole, West Concord, VT" 1t is q
good-sized, well printed sheet, filled mostly
with original matter, and for new pape,
seems 10 have very good run of advertising
AS we notice much of the matter is copy.
rishted we shall make no extracts from this
number, but respect the flag" AS regards
the enterprise of brother Eastman We are re-
minded of the remark of the old farmer whose
bull pitched in" to an approaching locomo.
tive. We admire his pluck, but confound
his discretion
Simon Nanny was killed at Clarendon on
Thursday, while toying with shot gun, the
charge IN which entered his left side. He
only lived half an hour.
PATRIOTIC. Mr. Daniel B. Pember. who
was married in Randolph on the 29,h ultimo
IS soldier in the Second Vermont Regiment.
lie was wounded in the battle at Rull run,
and on that account was offered DISCHARGE,
which he declined, as he wished a personal
opportunity to settle his affair with the reb-
els: lie received furloush of sixty DAYS,
which has expired, and he has left his bride
and gone to the seat of war to do his duty
as soldier.-Frceman.
LATE STRAWBERRIES. Mr. |. Q. nickin-
son OF Benson, has sent US box containing
stem OF Strawberries picked by him, on
the 10th ult, in meadow belonging to his
father, Isaac Dickinson, Esq, of Benson
A bountiful crop, he informs US, of the same
fruit rlpened in the place where these grew,
at the usual time, and the grass was cut in
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11
The Fair-s.AdditiOnS and Corrections

The hurried manner in which the report of
the fair at Lyndon had to be written caused
some mistakes as we'll as neglects which eth
erwise might have been avoided. The SUIT
ton town team was omitted in the report. 1t
comprised some fine specimens of the "noble
or" The Messrs Danforth of Danville eX-
hibited a corn husker instead of shelter as
reported. 1t is simple in form. and does its
work in "work manlike manner" when in
the hands of a workman. Milo Pierce o.
Lyndon exhibited nice specimen of Red
Cherry wine which no doubt was as palata-
bic to the taste as it was sparkling to the
eye. The roll Of flannel containing Is yards,
made by Mrs Sally Foss Of Wheelock was
worthy of mention. Our young ladies and
Misses will please take notice. For many
other meritorious articles with the names of
the exhibitors reference is had to premium
list
"PERSoNAL. As whole very good order
was maintained during the day of the fair
One or two exceptions however was notice
able in the conduct of as many individuals
One was that of the creature who or which
made itself reproach to all within hearing
of its voice by boisterous EXPLANATIONS and
profanity from the Swing" which by the
wav we consider nuisance to our fairs both
morally and pecuniarily on the part OF the
people. The other was that of the steam
ster" that made himself particularly consp;c-
uous by driving double team" round the
stand at the time of the address. and f.rc-
ing himself through the crowd around. His
manner and profanity and the exhibition of
the "eyil spirit" which seemed to have con-
troll Of his better judgment, if he ever was
troubled with such commodity, bespoke
the character of the man. Our county pro-
vdes for just such customers, and did they
receive their Just due they would be made TO
experience It's conveniences Did | know
the names of these characters l would give
them the benefit of the Caledonian's circula-
ton free Of charge. S.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11
Musical Convention at NcWbury.

We understand that Musica, Convention.
held under the auspices Of the ronnscticut
Hirer Valley horM Jnioa. will commence
a; Ncwbury the 22d instant and hold four
days. under the direction G. DIR Lowell Mason
of New York. Board can be had AT the no.
tells at reduced rates. and the Passumpsic
Railroad will carry members fer fare one way.
y good time is guaranteed TO all who may
attend
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11

the last DAYS of July. The vines immediate
" blossomed again, and some Of the fruit
was ripe week ago. This is to us case
without precedent.-Rutlond Herald.
ORpINATIoN. Rev Geo B. SpaldinS, son
of the lite DR. Spalding, of Montpelier, was
ordained and installed over the Congrega-
tional Church in Nergennes, on Thursday.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11
St. Johnsbury, Friday, Oct. II, 1861.
Special Notice.

Persons RENTING to this office will bear in
mind that postage stamps of the old issue
are now worthless. Our friends at distance
will oblige US by renting subscriptions in
new stamps or the new demand Treasury
Notes rather than bank notes uncurrent in
New England.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11
MILITARY ITEMS.

Messrs j. II. Paddock Of this place and J.
c. Stearns of Bradford went on to Washing
ton with the Vt. 4th to pay them the sum
due from the State. They succeeded in pay
in all the men, and Mr. Paddock returned on
Tuesday last bringing several thousand dol
lars from the soldiers, sent home to their
friends, or to be placed on deposit. This fact
shows the wisdom of the appointment Of a
financial agent, as announced last week.
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The Vt. Regiments in Virginia.

Since the movement across the Potomac it
may not be generally known where our Yer
mont boys are situated. The I'd, 3D., 18th and
9TH Vt. regiments are all encamped an slope
of Land South of the Potomac, within third
of mile of each other, and less than mile
from Chain bridge.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11
Yofal aud State AeWs.

Public Meeting-TO the Patriotic of st.
JOhnsbury.
There will be a meeting of the citizens
Qadies and gentlemen of St Johnsbury at
the Town Hall, on Tuesday afternoon, Oct.
u, at two o'clock, p. NJ, to take measures to
respond to the appeal of the Sanitary Com
mission. Let every school district in town
be well represented. Our country calls for
aid; will you refuse it p?
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-11

O. Gov Morgan of New York has des.
!gnated Thursday, November 2S, as a day OF
Praise, Thanksgiving and Prayer.
g \ very portly gentleman recently
joined the Home Guard. When the drill
sergeant cast his eye down the line he ex.
claimed. whats that man doing in the
ranks with bass drsm2" He Immediately
fell to the rear.
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Postponed.

The Horse Show that was to come off
here on the Sth, is postponed to Friday the
18th, on account of the rain. But for the
weather the show would have been a splendid
one, as there are some 20 to % choice horses
on the ground from several of the New Eng
land States, as well as half dozen from Can
ada. These horses will be here on FRIDAY.
The Passumpsic Railroad will carry people
that day for fare one way.
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The 9th Regiment.

We understand that the 9th regiment, now
in camp at Montpelier, is ready for service.
1t is not known where it will be stationed,
but Gen Smith hopes to get it in his brigade,
now stationed near Chain bridge.
The Vermont second regiment is in trouble
again. Nearl y one hundred and fifty men
are under arrest, including two officers, for
returning to camp without orders, at the time
of the unfortunate affair with the Cameron
dragons. The report that Capt Burnham
was arrested is confirmed but it turns out
that the person who procured his arrest is
now in limbo. The regiment has survived
its former troubles, and we trust will get safe
ly out of this. A good fight with the enemy,
on the frs: opportunity, will put them all
right.-lIaNon'S Daily.
Edward p. Stone, of Berlin. has been ap-
pointed Chaplain of the Sixth Regiment.
Sergeant Major Griinon, who has been dis
charged from the service and has returned
home, reports Capt Burnham of the Fletcher
company under arrest tor sleeping on his
post, and Capt Randall and Lieut. Phillips of
the Capital Guards as having been arrested
for neglect of duty.
HOSPITAL SToRES.-Of the stores collected
by Drs Phelps and Newell for the Sd and 9TH
Regiments, 20 boxes were left over ard sent
on for the service Of the 9Th. 1t is suggested
by the board to the ladies who are preparing
hoSplta! boxes. to omit bed gowns and
drawers, and substitute bed ticks and bed
ding in Their place