The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-10-31

Shaw, OF Burlington, that lnaSmuch as boun-
ties and extra pay were given partly as in
ducements to men to volunteer, the passage
Of the bill would have tendency to dis
courage volunteering. The same argument in
effect was used against the bill authorizing
towns to raise money to pay bounties &c. to
drafted soldiers, notwithstanding both passed
the House, and their friends will watch with
interest their fate in the Senate.
l must not forget to mention the patriotic
position of the Legislature, expressed in
joint resolution, approving of the Presidents
new call fortroops and pledging their per-
soual efforts in obtaining volunteers.
Doubtless it is well known that much time
is occupied yearly in changing the names of
persons tired of their own; this session has
not been an exception to the rule, but all
such bills have been steadily opposed witt.
one or two special exceptions till bill was
reported by the Judiciary Com. securing the
desired change by causing the intentions to
he recorded, and thereafter the person can
be calle'i by the new name; this, after some
di~cussion, was ordered to he third reading,
but has not yet been put upon its passage.
As was surmised by some a petition set
ting forth the benefit accruing to the State
from The sacce4s of Col. Naedham, at Ham
'argh, praying for "n appropriation to u
t.ay his expenses, rs been introduced in the
Senate; if it hal 81, firth The benefits a.
crueing to wool growers and sh ep traders
it would have been nearer tie truth. As
some one renla' Aed i day CT two since. lei
rhe sheep growers pay thi, little bill, il is
taxing the whole to benefit class.
One evening Of the past week was devoted
10 the Christina Commission, at Tire Congre-
ga'ionalis' Church, represented by Chas. De-
mond, ESQ., of Boston and Rev Mr. Mingins
Of Philadelphia, who made effective appeals
which resulted in a contribution Of one hun
drsd or more dollars The State Historical
Society held It's anniversary this week, ct
which time an address was delivered nv Gen.
Depeyster, OF New York. upon secession
in Switzerland" showing an analogy between
the secession Of certain counties in that coun-
try and affairs in this country. This is said
to be the ahiest address ever prepared for
this society.
The Representatives Hall was never so
crowded as Friday evening. nor was any one
ever listened to with more marked attention
than Col Thomas, of the 9Th Vt. Reg. He
was introduced by Lt-Gov. Dillingham;, with
the remark that We had before us one who
had been for year and one half in the Gulf
Department. among those ebony pillars, and
he had heard that he thought of them as
Samson did Of old. abou, the pillars Of Da
gon that # they were we'll shaken the whole
shall no, attempt to give YOU report Of the
Colonel elegant address, bat that you NAV
know wl.a, are his feelings upon this war.
will quote his closing sentence:
IL an soon u return To my duty. Il il
shall be my lot never to enter this Hall again,
le, it be remembered that it is my highest
hope (save that of a hold upon etsrnity.) tina,
this Infamous rebellion is destined TO . cer-
tain and ecrrias'img orerfhrow; AMI that