St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-05-10

utes from the time the boat capsized mil
it went over the falls; yet. had Gorham
been good swimmer, and struck out 70,
the shore; or had there been boat ready
to run up the stream and meet him. his
life would probably have been saved. Ru,
every circumstance was untayOrable-tbe
boat he was in, the swollen and rapid
stream, and the fact that many of the shop
hands had not returned from dinper-and
above all, the brief time here was TO think
and act after the alarm was given.
Up to the time of writing, the body has
not been recovered, though large parties
have been searching for it daily.
This calamity comes with crushing
effect upon the family of whom the de-
ceased was an only son and brother: and
the shock it gave our whole community
will not soon be forgotten.
Strange Freak OF an Insane Nan.
Since the item upon the first page was
IN type, we have learned more particulars
IN relation to the singular conduct of the
person therein mentioned. 1t seems that
some two or three weeks AGO one John Il.
Brown Of Fairwater. Wisconsin. came to
West Burke, where he had relatives living
he being nephew of Mrs. Ezra Powers
of that place, and of Messrs. Levi and
John Sleeper of Newark. He remained
about West Burke about a week. His ac-
tons there did not create suspicion that
he wa, insane. although he was quite free
with his money and rather visionary in
conversation. On April 18th he bought a
ticket tor Boston. as was supposed on his
way home to Wisconsin. About three
O'Clock of the same day, city marshal
Buntin, of Concord. n. H.. received the
following telegram:
FRANKLIN, April %. 1867.
Chief Of Police, Concord. n. H.: Come
to mail train down to arrest brother de-
tective. All explained when we meet on
the cars. ] shall be pointed out to you.
Wear your badge SO shall know you.
Signed, JOHN Ii. BROWN.
The city maIShal went at once to the
station, and when the train arrived. pas
senger conducted Mr. Brown to him when
the marshal inquired what he could do for
him. Brown replied that he was a GOV
ernment detective Oh the lookout for coun-
ter.eit national currency. He also pre-
tended that he had got wind of rich case
and that he wanted Mr.. buntln TO 90 to
Boston to help work it up. The marshal
answered that it was not convenient for
him to leave town to-day, Whercupon the
stranger counted out fifty dollars and
promised it to the officer it he would ac-
company him to Boston. The offer was
rejected. and The tram lur Boston soon
moved off. but nothing could induce
Brown to get on board. After the cars
left. the man voluntarily accompanied the
officers to the police station, where he ex-
pressed desire to remain. His CONVEX
Sation indicated insanity. although he ac-
knowledged he had been drinking. Two
physician, We're called. who stated that in
/ their opinion the man vas insane. Brown
and dispatch was sent Mr.. Powers. III
/ forming him of the Whereabouts and con-
ditiOn Of his nephew. On Saturday Sheriff
! frull Of West Burke went for him. and
meeting him at HOlderneSS in charge OF
assistant marshal COnncll. returned with
/ him to W1at Burke. Brown was raying
crazy" on the trip up, but became more
quiet on his arrival az West Burke. and
some of his friends We're reluctant to be-
! lieyc his real condition. Mr.. Levi Sleeper
undertook 10 take him to his house. when
| Brown, Springing from the wagon. smash
! ed in the windows OF a school houst. they
We're passing. and turning upon Mr.
Sleeper proceeded TO polish him of. Help
being at hand he did not complete this last
job, but was secured and brought to the
Jail in this place. and his father telegraph.
ed for. On Wednesday of this week he
was taken TO the asylum at Brattieboro
Ii is not now believed that he had over
$500 when he first came to West Burke
and there We're S9l on his person When
arrested. Brown il a smart -loohng. well
appearing man of about 80. and there has
been no insanity i'll the family. excep,
some three weeks of ALTERATION of his mo
Their before her death.