The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-11-24
Brief LOc0is.

devoted Christian. Mr.. Jewett was among
the Oldest if not the oldest merchant in
town; and in his long business life he had
built up character for integrity which any
man might envy. His sickness was long
and painful; and. his death in following so
soon after that of his wife. the church.
which has thus been deprived of two useful
members, and the community at large. feel
doubly bereaved.
soldiers Aid society at Mrs. N. B. Col
by's. Main street, Tuesday. A full atten-
dance is desired.
Capt. Roswell c. Vaughn. of this town,
late of the Commissary Department, has
been commissioned Major by brevet.
Mr.. Moses Hastings, Jr. of Waterford
has brought lis haf-dozen onions that
weigh pound each. He says he raised
more than bushel this year of similar size.
Rev. Lewis GrOut, for fifteen years
missionary to Africa. made an earnest ap-
peal in behalf of the Freedmen of the South.
in this place last Sabbath. Mr.. GrOut' s
long residence and intimate acquaintance
with the race, gave great weight to his Opin-
ion relative to the capacity and tractabiity
Of the African. And his testimony in this
regard was not adverse to the colOred man.
There is prospect of great restitution and
distress among the freedmen this winter.
and all kinds of clothing. bedding, ETC.,
done up securely and directed to the Amer
lean Missionary Society, 81 John Street.
New York. will be in the way OF doing
great good.
We have seen it stated that Mr.. Gyles
Merrill has resigned the SUPPLEMENTARY OF
the Vermont Central railroad and is to be
succeeded by Mr.. H. ii. LOcklin. who tor
the past nine months has been assistant SUI
perintendent. We think Mr.. LOcklin was
Il Lyndon boy, and we believe his promo
ton to his present responsible position is
but just Acknowledgement of true worth.
A rush of auction and other advertise
ments has crowded out some articles in
t,ndcd for this paper. We shall lave moro
room for reading matter after this week.
The weather has been as diSagreeable
this week as it was agreeable last. Snow
rain, wind and mud in quick succession
and sometimes all together, forcibly remind
one that it is November. There was All
casterly gale Tuesday night that threatened
disaster on the coast.
Oiiy.
Those from this place who have returned
from the oil regions Of Boutwell,, Canada
West, make representations that rather in
crease than diminish the oil excitement
The older wells, which were undergoing re
pairs and improvements one month ago
are now in running order again, and art
producing better than ever-that is, it is sc
reported. 1t is also reported that the agent
of MclndOes Falls company has been offer
ed $50. 900 for their well. which is not vel
down, but is in favorable progression, al
ready some distance into the rock. If thi:
is so there are probably signs in the rock
chips that are thrown out that warrant sucl
an offer, The well of the st. JOhnsbury
company was down some fifty feet wher
last heard from, and that of the CaledOni;
company was about being begun. If then
well is sunk with usual expedition, the st
Johnsbury company will know by the frs
Of January whether they have strucl
jie," or whether they have only contributed
largely to - sinking fund" in the town
ship of Zone. Canada West.
The Supreme Court.
In consequence of the appointment o
Judge Poland as senator, Gov. Dillingham;
has raised Hon. John Pierpoint of Yer
gcnnes to be chief justice Of the supreme
court. and Hon. Benjamin II. Steele 0
Derby to be 9TH assistant justice of the su
preme court. Mr.. Steele has the reputa
ton of being good lawyer, and is prOba
bly, the youngest man ever on the bench il
this state, being only about 80 years of age
Large Vegetables.
Mr.. Horace Phelps, native of this town
but now the proprietor of an eating hous,
l., hov