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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-09-02

KANSAS CITT, August 20.
The following extracts are taken from gen
eral order No II, issued at these headquar-
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-09-02

eraI order Ne II, issued at these headquar-
4 tiers August 23d-szzssz-ez zsssss zss
First, All persons living IN jackson, Cass
1 and Bolts counties, Missouri, and that part Of
Vernon county included in this district, ex-
| cept those living within one mile O. the him
| 81 of Independence, Hickman's Mills, Pleas
ant Hill and Jacksonville, aud except those
in Hartkaw township, Jackson county, north
of Brush Creek and west of the Big Blue,
embracing Kansas City and the hrst Post,
are hereby ordered TO remove from their
present places OF residence within fifteen
days from the date hereof Those who with
III that time establish their loyalty to the
satisfaction OF the commanding officer at the
mIltary station nearest their present place
OF resIdealce, viii receive from him certhi-
Gates stating the fact OF their loyalty, ana
the names OF witnesses by whom it can be
sworn 10. All Who secure such certificates
VIII Oe permitted TO remove 10 any military
station in this district, or TO any part of the
State OF Kansas except the counties on the
eastern border OF the State All others
shall remain out of this district Officers
commanding companies and detachrueuts3
serving IN the counties named Viii see that
TINS paragraph Is promptly obeyed-
t~ec0llf.-AH gram and hay n the field or
under shelter III the district from which the
inhabitants are required TO remove, within
reach OF the military station after the 9th of
september next, VIII be taken TO such sta
ton and turned over to the proper officers
tilere, aiIC d report OF the amount so turrted
over Ilade 10 the district Headquarters speci-.
lying the names of all loyal owners and
the amount OF such produce taken from them
Ali grain and hay found IN such district after
the 9th OF September next not convenient 10.
such station viii be destroyed.
CAIso, August %.
Col Ninslow's command arrived NJ Morn
pms on the oath from lazoo CITY. having h.
come through from \ ichSburs- via Grenada
At the latter place he met Col Phillips fore =
winch recently destroyed 30 much raiIroad
property mslow Brought ii hundred
prisoners q Haalf 81
Cen SJeele's Arkansas expedition is pro- 49,
crossing finely No battle yet, but one in
prospect
ST.. 7CIs, August %. a.
special from Leavenworth saws that Jim
Lane Is organizing a force, and saws he-wiII
go into Missouri early in September. Martial
law Is published at Leavenworth
One hundred and eighty-three bodies have
been buried at Lawrence 10 this time. This q
morning seven more bodies were found 49,
buildings were burned, So of them brick; So
widows and 30 orphans were made by Guam
trelIs raid. several merchants have com
menced rebuilding. All the towns in the
state have sent II large sums of money for
the rehet OF the sufferers. One Of Quantrelrs
spies was hung 1T Lawrence TO-DAY
The Chiefs of the Delawares, Sacs and
FOX Indians offered their services TO Lane.
Reports just received SAYS that buildings
IN Cass county, Mo, were on fire. and 100
rebel sympatAiZers killed.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-09-02
THE kENTUCkY ELECTION.

CLNCINNArI, August %.
Returns from one hundred and six counties
in Kentucky, give BramIette 50,692 ma
Iority
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-09-02

There Is a growing Belief st Paris that
on account of Poland Is not 10 be appre-
heRded.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-09-02
BnrisosK. August es.

Wilmington. " c., Aug. 34-G eSterdav
morning the frigate. 4lutsteS0ta and SIX gun
boats bombarded Fort Fisher where the
steamer Heb was grounded, but was repuIsed
Being reinforced they finally destroyed the
goods taken from the steamer and fired her
We held the wreck last evening.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
Bret Locals.

See notice of meeting Ct Young Mems
Temperance Society, at Town Hall next Tues
day evening. Come and bring your neigh
Dor.
AT the annual meeting of the Stockholm
ers of the Passumpsc Bank held on Tuesday
las, the old board of directors were chosen
as follows Ephraim Chamberlin, John Ba
c, n, Calvin Morrill,, Ephraim Jewett, Horace
Fairbanks, Geo a. Merrill, f. c. Redington
A party of five or six gentlemen from
this and neighboring towns started for Wash
ington Wednesday morning. They go to
visit sons and friends in the army. DIR San
born and VIM. Green, from this town, T. j.
Cree, Esq, of Wheelock, and B. N. Davis,
Esq, of DanviIle, ale in the party.
We had splendid batch of snow come
on Saturday night, which made sleighing
capital for few days, and wood and hay
drawers were in their glory. But alas fol
the expectations of man Another heavy
Snow came on Tuesday night, and the winds
blew and the rains fell, and now its slust
again. The clerk OF the weather must have
made mistake.
The Soldiers Relief Society will NEE
4. the house of Selim Frost, on Friday af
,rocon Of the present week; and at DR. P
T. !Ioibrook's on Tuesday afternoon of next
week. y box will be sent Wednesday to The
Hospital at Brattleboro. Contributions so
.;citrd.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16

We are under the unpleasant necessity OF
astiny those 'cho are o,cing as to square Mei,
arcouEs. II Is useless to mince matters the
qret oIcance in the price of printing pape,
ouG ink, and all kinds Of printing material
m1les it an Imperative necessity that ace re-
cure Immediately ere,y dollar that is or
due. IL THIS CALL is IN EARNEST.
Persons had better remit directly to this
oH.s wien as Convenient. Postmasters erery-
rbere are authorized to forward moneys fret
ot caage. When money is receired re-
c.ip. is alpays returned.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16

The Pennsylvania legislature has elected
Charles A. Buckalew, a democrat, to the
United States Senate, to succeed David VIII
mot, whose term expires with the presen,
Congress. Mr. Cameron was the republican
candidate, although it is but a short time
since he protested to withdraw from the
canvass.
The legislature of Massachusetts, probably
elected Charles Sumner to the Senate yes
terday. Now another howl from the Boston
Post.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
PERSONAL,

We had the pleasure day Or two ago of
gmsping the hand Of our old friend and
brother typo. Capt Alex. 6. Halves, just from
CJriuth Miss, where his regiment with some
others are now doing garrison duty. The
Capt is looking hale and hearty, and we can
readil, believe his assertion that soldering
agrees with him. Capt Halves belongs to
the 9TH Illinois regiment, one of the crack
regiments of that banner State-he has seen
q great deal of service and hard fighting-was
at Donelson, Pittsburg Landing, the two
days battle at Corinth, and skirmishes and
"Reminiscences without number. At the
ast days fight at Corinth every officer of the
9TH above Lieutenant except himself was
either killed or disabled and the command
If the regimen: devolved upon him. He re-
turns to Corinth in few days.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
MARRIAGES,

In Washington, Jan. 6, by Rev Sargent, Dea
Benjamin Cheney Of Washington and Roxana
Cotfrin OF Orange
In Thetford. Jan II. by Rev Leonard Tenney,
VIM A Roberts and Eliza A Cove, both of Thet-
ford
In Bradford, Jan 7. by Rev McKeen, William
F Jewett Of Haverhill, and Lucy L. Washburn of
Lyme, n H.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
A MEXICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS.
R. II. ED DY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Late Agent Of Z. s Patent Office, Washington
(uader the Act of 1877
10 State Street, opposite Kilby Street,
Boston.

Aer an extensive prastice of upwards of twenty
years continues TO secure Patents in the United States
G, Sos. rance and other foreign countries.
caveats Bonds, Assignments ana ali Pa
pers or DRAWINGS for Patents executed on liberal terms
Foreign works TO determine the VALIDITY or ,ity =, DOT
tents or lnsenlonSand legal other Advice Rendered.
in all matters touching the same Copies the claims
OF any Patent furnished 10y remittns One Dollar A.
signments recorded at Washington
The Agency is not only the largest in New England
but through inventors have advantages securing
Patents of aseeraing the patentaility OF in, entis
unsurpassed by. if not Immediately superior TO- anv
which be offered them elSew here The Testimonials
below given prove that Is successful al the
Patent Office than the subscriber and success Is the
best proof OF advantages and ability he would add ina
he has abundant to believe and can prove thai
no other office Of the kind the charges
al services moderate The immense practice oi the
subscriber during twenty years past has enabled him 10
accumulate vast collection oil specification and official
decisions relative TO patents.
These besides his extensive library of legal and
chanca works and full accounts OF patents ranted IN
the United States and Europe, render him a0le beyond
All necessity of journey To Washington TO procure
patent and the uSua great delay there here saved
inventors.
'Ireyard Mr.. Eddy as one Of the most cansble and
successful practitioners with whom have had official
intercourse CHARLES MASON
Commissioner of Patents
a." have hesitation in assuring inventors thai the
cannot employ person more competent and
andmore capable of putting their applications ia form
for them an early and favorable consideration
at the Patent OWce-" EEMUND BURKE
Late Commissioner of Patents
Mr. r. H. Eddy has mace Tor thirteen applications
all but one OF which patents have been granted and
that Is pending Such unmi>takahle proof Of great
talent aud ability his part leads TO recommend
inventors TO apply TO him TO procure their patents
they may be sure of having the faithful attention
bestowed their cases and at very reasonable char
se<' JOHN T,,;t;.RT
During eight months the subscriber in course OF hi
large practice, made twice rejected applications six
teen appeals every one OF which decided in his Ia
vor, by the Commissioner of patents
X. H. EDDY
Boston, Dec 49, 1862
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
\ Wooden Factory.

There have been rumors about the streets
for number of days that some parties con-
templated erecting wooden factory at the
water power near the railroad station in this
place. Whether plans have been matured
10 this effect or not we are not able to state
but it is currently believed that big mill is
soon going up, and that ere long cloth will
be manufactured here that will knock cotton
cut of use. Success to the new wooden mill
and death to King Cotton"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16

In West Fairlee, Jan l, Betsey Kidder, aget
81 years.
In Concord, Dec 26, of diptheria L. A. Carr
daughter of B. P. Carr. aged ii years.
In Washington, Dec 81, widow of Jacob Folsom
aged 90. Also, Jan 2, of dptheria, Dana
son of Emory and Mary Gale, aged Is.
In 1rasburg, of chronic diarrhpa, Amos Hop
kins, aged %. member of Co B, Sd VI regiment
In Fairfax Seminary Hospital. Va. Dec 80, O
typhoid fever, Edwin q, son of Robert nd Nancy
Gibson of Ryegate, Vt, aged l9. member of CO
F, 18th Vtregiment.
In Bradford, Dec %. at the residence of Daniel
Martin, Hiram W Martin, of Lowell, Mass
aged IT,
In Topsham, Dec 3, of diptheria, Robert Huck
ms. Also, Dec %, of diptheria, Atwood Huck.
ins aged ).
Near Fredericksburg, Va. of typhoid fever
Morris Divoll, aged %, member of the 9Th
VT regiment
In St. Johnsbury, Jan 10, Abel Pierce aged 81
years and months.
Brother Pierce was a native of Westmoreland
n. ii. His parents moved into this town in the
year 1877. and in 1907 Brother P. fell the frs,
| tree on the farm where he died and where he had
lived for tifty-six years He shared in his new
home the hardShips which were the common in.
1ANiA'"iNe Va liie III 81 SttllciS VcIiuOHt. NS
was favored with an athletic and healthy
physical constitution. having never been con.
fined to his house a day by sickness before hi,
last illness. The more prominent traits of his
character were strong intellect. a sound judg
ment. frmness. frankness. kindness cheerfulness
beRevOlence and strict integrity which made him
a safe counsellor, an agreeable companion and
reliable friend He had always been friendly t.
religion. and was free from all immoralities; but
this did not satisfy the cravings of his Immortal
spirit. hence at an early age he penitently sough,
and found the Savior of sinners; but like many
other persons he neglected duty, and he lost hi:
religious enjoyment. In this state of mind h,
lived for number of years; but he was not ut
terly forsaken of God hence twenty-three year!
ago, during religious revival here he renewed
his covenant with God. and became a member o
the Methodist Episcopal Church. which he lived
to honor till he was removed from earth to the
bliss Of heaven. His last sickness was short, ant
his sufferings severe, but they were all borne b.
him with christian patience and his faith was un
| shaken in his Redeemer; which enabled him t
meet death, his last enemy. with the calmness O
4 christian. In his death the town has lost
worthy citizen,-his ncighbors kind and obligin,
neighbor.-the poor and the sick sympathizin,
! friend.-the Church a worthy member.-the min
lister of Christ a brother indeed and his bereayet
children kind father. Mark the perfect man
and behold the upright, for the end of that man i
peace p. MERRILL.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
To the Caledonian Readers.

Owing to the heavy and unprecedented
a,vance in printing paper and printing ink
We are compelled to raise the price OF GU
paper to those who do not pay strictly in
advance. TO those who do pay in advance
the terms will be the same as heretofore.
On and after January l., 1863, the fol-
owing will be the
TEAMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN.
/. paid strictly in advance $50
II not paid in advance $500
linot paid within the year $3.50
Single copies 4 cents each.
In advance" means before the paper is
sent from the office.
We trust a generous public will consider
our necessity and accord US hearty supper,
c. NJ. STONE & CO.,
Publishers of THE CALIFORNIAN.
December l., 1862.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
Weather Report.

The average temperature for the week
ending Wednesday, Jan. IA, at 2 P. NJ. each
day, was % above zero. The coolest dav
was the Sth; mercury $50. Wind north on
the 9Th, 9th, 18th and 18th. Wind south on
the 10th, 18th and l4th. The weather was
cloudy most of the time excepting on the Sth
and 9th days, when it was clear and pleasant.
Seven and one-half inches of snow fell during
the night of the 10th, which gave US pretty
good sleighing. Seven inches Of snow fell
on the morning of the nth, but in the after
noon the storm became rain and continued
all night, which has diminished the amount
of snow very materially. F.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
From Camp COnvalescents.

At late hour we received an important
letter from Camp Convalescents, which will
appear in our next paper. 1t contains the
name, company, regiment and disease of the
Vermonters now in that camp. We are in
debted to Sergeant Collins for it. By the
way, we learn that Col Belknap is relieved of
command at that camp. Good.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
Peacham-NeW Years Items.

The whole number of deaths actually in
town the year past is 81. If to these are
added eight soldiers who enlisted in Peacham
and have deceased, it is ~, being 8 more
than any year since 1911, when the spotted
fever carried off SO. Of those who have died
in town there were under one year of age, 4
from to 10, 5; 10 to 20, s; 20 to 80, 2;
80 to 40, O; 40 to 80, 3; 80 to 60, !; 60 to
20, g.; 20 to so, 3; so to 80, i; over 80, l.
Last year the number of deaths in town was
20, of whom were under 20 years of age,
against II this year. The prevalent disease
has been diptheria. the Oldest resident ply
sician in town, has treated 1913 cases, which
he calls decided ones, Of whom died. all in
two families. He has prescribed for as many
more, who had the symptoms more or less
strongly developed. The whole number of
deaths from diptheria is II, out of some 1870
cases.
The number Of enlistments for the war
from Peacham is -, Of whom s have died
though none have persisted in battle or ION
wounds. The names of the dead are as fol-
lows:
VIM Mattock, Sept l, aged is, Co a, 18th
regiment Geo F. Mute, Nov %, 81, F, 10Th
regiment; Albert Gould, Dec ., 10, +, 10Th
regiment Ira II. Waldo, Dec 8, %, +, 10Th
regiment; Austin Wheeler, Dec II, 20, A, lltl
regiment Charles Gilbert, Dec IS, 80, II ,4tl
regiment; Jerry Fields Co a, 10Th regiment
Benz V. Merrill, Dec 10, 10, G, Sd regiment
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
ORDERof NOTICE Of SET7T ENEN7
ALVIN ELINT,S ESTATE

STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT SIS
At Probate Court held ST. Johnsbury In said District
the sth day Of JAN. A. ID. 1863
WHEREAS, the executors of the last will and tesla
ment Of Alvin Flint late of Stanstead in Cana,ia
East deceased. proposes to render an account
of his administration and TO present his account against
said estate for examination and allowance the pur-
making partition and distribution of the res
of said estate under decree of said court among The
persons who by law entitled To the IL Is there
fore ordered by said court that the under
consideration and he heard 1T the Probate Office in ST
Johnsbury, the Siday of Feb A ID. l>d3 And ii is
further ordered that all persons interested be notified
hereof by publication Of copy 81 the record this
order in the CaledOnaI printed at St Johnsbury three
weeks successfully previous Ia said time ofhearng that
they may appear and contest the allowance of said
account II they and also he heard said court
in the matter of partition and distribution said estate
By the court,
Attest, ASA L. FRENCH Judge
true copy of record.
1881 Attest ASA L. FRENCH Judre
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
Resolutions

Passed on the death of Capt. George w.
Qnimby, Co. d, 4th Vt Regt., killed in act
ion near Fredericksburg, Va, Dec 18th 1862,
aged p years.
lVhereas-It has pleased Almighty God
in his providence, to take from Us, by the
hand of treason and despotsm, our beloved
friend and Capt, G. W. Quimby, be it there
fore
Resolced,-That in the death of him, our
captain, we feel that We have lost not
only our official head, bat cur friend and pro
tector; and to-day we mourn him rs kind
and efficient officer, brave and accomplished
soldier.
Resolced,-That we as a company, while
mourning the loss of our captain. would offer
our heartfelt sympathy for his afflicted pa
rents and friends who mourn him as one new
| er more to meet them at the family circle
where he has ever been one OF It's brightest
/ lights,
| hesolced, That a copy Of these re>olu-
tons be forwarded to his parents at Lyndon
and to the Vt papers Cor publication.
Sergt J. ? AIKESs,)
" Tf Il. f H,sn2s. CON-
Near Bell Plains, Va, Jan l, 1868.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
Tall Fishing.

Two men were fishing for longe in Maid
stone Lake." and setting their hooks at night
where the water vas twelve feet deep, they
returned in the morning and found they had
caught an otter that weighed l6 pounds, and
the skin measures five feet from the end
of the nose to the tip of the tail. We cou-
slider this the greatest fish story on record
here.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16

The annual meeting of the St. Johnsbury
Young Mems Temperance Society will be held at
the Town Hall in St Johnsbury. on Tuesday. the
10th inst, at o'clock P. NJ. 1t is earnestly
desired that the friends of Temperance make an
especial effort to be present at this meeting.
E. H. STONE, Secretary.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
Fire in NeWbury.

The school-house in district 81, Newbury
(the Edwards neighborhood) was destroyed
by fire, together with all the furniture and
school-books, on the night of Wednesday the
9TH inst, at some hour between 8 2. NJ. and
6 A. NJ. No one witnessed the contagra-
ton. 1t probably originated from the care
lessness of lad, who after dismissal ofschoo]
removed large brand from the stove to take
therefrom roasted apple, and in replacing
the wood, must have let fall coal or spark
sufficient to result in flame in few hours
The loss falls heavy on the district, there be.
ing no insurance, and the school being in full
momentum Of prosperity, under charge o.
Miss c. Colburn.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
Bound Up.

An ignorant, simple Frenchman, named
Joe Hill, was examined before Justice Chad
wick at Lyndon last week, on charge of firing
Geo lde's barrs last fall. We learn that al
though the evidence was all circumstantial it
was considered sufficient to hold him to an.
swer at the County Court in the sum of $4OO.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
Sudden Death of Il Soldier.

Orville ]. Magoon of Wheelock, died sud-
tenly near New Baltimore, Va, Nov. Is, of
bilious collie. He was we'll as usual and do.
ing duty few hours before his death. He
was worthy member of Co |, 4th Vt. regi-
ment. His age was 81.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16

The undersigned who has been well known in
this par. of the state for 20 years. a. a Marble
Worker. continues TO manufacture Monuments,
Grave Stones and Ornamental Work Of every
STYLE of pattern, to sui; everybody: and in view
of the fact that he does the most expensive part
of the work himself. he can sell at prices that no
man can live at and hire his work done. and nav
his bills 1t is well established fact that man
ALWAYS succeeds the best who is the best acquaint-
ed with the business which he is in What sane
man would think of getting fine proportioned.
and well finished monument, designed and exc
cuted under the directions of man who had
tended saw mill OF peddled Tin: If YOU w.n, 4
good job 60 TO 4 good mechanic, tell him what
you want, and you will get the best work and the
lowest price. Those who are about 10 purchase
Monuments or Grave Stones, will find lust what
will suit them by coming TO Lyndon. or by writing
full particulars. and every job will be executed
with fidelity and strict regard to the wishes of the
purchaser. G.P. SPENCER.
Lyndon, Jan, l, 1868. 27t
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
VT. AND BOSTON TELEGRAPH co.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
holders of the Vermont & Boston Telegraph Co
will be held at the American Hotel in Burlington
on the 2Sth day of January. 1863. at o'clock, P
NJ, to elect nine directors for the year ensuing
and to transact any other business which may b.
properly brought before them.
G. w. BENEDICT, Secretary.
Burlington. Jan 10. 1868. 1890
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
Acquitted.

We learn that John Smith who had a
lengthy examination at West Concord on
charge of having murdered his wife, has been
acquitted there not being evidence against
him sufficient to bind him up.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
T A S E l. L S f NJ n A K Y
IL AUBURNDALE, MASS.

The Spring Term of this School commences on
Thursday. February l9 This Institution offers
to young ladies the best advantages of health and
culture in our country. Each department of the
school has its separate teacher. For catalogues,
&C., address G. w. BRIGGS, Principal.
Auburndale, Jan. 7, 1868. @A
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-01-16
DEATHS.

90 NJ arriages, Births and Deaths inserted FREE
obituaries, including poetry inserted ut six line
advance.