The St. Johnsbury Caledonian from St. Johnsbury, Vermont • 1

.1 ill nnrttished old efhamber and lliero, with abursting heart anxious to known what would be the result of his ly, gavo him a couple of guineas, and recom'hend ed him to Arnold who was anxious to procure A-meriean recruits, fie enlisted in Arnold's louion and had daily op-portuniiies of waiching iho gonnral. He discovered that it was liis custom to return home every night about 12 o'clock; and to walk in the garden befoTu retiring. This hour-was seized upon as the period when Champe was to seize him. He wrote to Major Lee, fixing the third day after for a party of dragoons to meet him at Hoboken, where he hoped to place Arnold ie his hands. ery thing was prepared by Champe and his associates for the 'but this second "aitempt 'was doomed to fail.

He the day' proceeding the night fixed for the execution of the plot; had removed his quarters to another part of the city to superintend the embarkation of troops, and the American legion was all placed on board of the transport The Egyptian Flekt, It i confidently reported, that Rear Admiral the Eiitl of Dundoaald, bet-tcr known in the naval world us Lord Cochrane, has submitted the Admiiality a plan for destroy, ing the Egyptian fleet in the harbor of Alexandria. This is the same pfficer'who so ably executed the design for destroying the French fleet in Basque-roads, in 1800; and his name will levive some awkward reminiscences in tho mine's of Our blustering neighbors. Naval Mil. Gin. The obstinacy of Mehemet Ali, has at length, broughirtm a war, 'which it is.

not unlikely will involve all Europe, The lhnndors of the cannon of the allied powers are already in the The news of Mehemet Ali's rejection of the first uhimalym of the- four powers was received at Constantinople with great delight, as tho Divan would rejoice to seethe. Paca. shipped of all In's gand council was hold at Constantinople and Mehemet was declared therein to he dispossessed of thtGovernment'of Syria. Appointments to the various Pacliilios and governments were' made, 1 i 2 00 Pr annum, or a. i.

Ham weekly81" Mentis made within six. months ft writ ho Anneiflnrnft lime 01 SUuscnui ug from tno will be discontinued 'nt'l slUrreara'ges are paid, except at the option of ihe m.nts will be inserted for the cus ofTeeki they wish their mm1? the will be Persons are requestea to natt to Advertiseniems otherwise they will be inserted till for- ggfed accordingly Ullscellan eon s. Frnm lie Knickerbocker, for September. "THE KUOIHOUW jIkBCISCES OFEST POtNTAKD ARNOLD THE TRAITOR. member of the board of "Jtjo happened, that the same morning on' whieh Adre passed Pine's Bridge, seven persons who re.

iided near the Hudson.on the neutral ground agreed out in company and watch, the roadto. in-W or drov of that migfit be passing toward New York, "Jhrceof this party, John Paulding, David VVil-Jiiaias, and Isaac Van Wart, were concealed near bushes! About half a mile north jifTarmown, and a few hundred yards from the the road crossed a small brook, from each of which the ground rises into a hill 'which at tubal time was covered over with trees and undei this point Maj. Andre was stopped. After an examination of his passports, he was uf-fcre'dto proceed but immediately after, one of the men thinking that he peicoived" something singu-. jsr io his appearance called him back.

Andre as. feedlhem where they Were from "From down jelow," they replied meaning from New York. Too frank to suspect a snare Andre answered "And ami." was men closely searched and the papers found concealed in his stockings. They were Mamiucd, and Paulding said, "He is a spy Swdre made the most liberal ofTers to his captors jo procure hisrelease, but in vain, lie was carried by them a prisoner to North Caslle one of ihe American poets, and there surrendered to Col. Jameson, the officer in command.

As a reward lor the virtuous and patriotic conduct of Paulding, Williams and Van Wart, congress voled to eaeh an annuity for life of two linn-iheil dollarsanil a silver on one side fhield inscribed ''Fidelity," and on the motto, "Vincit amor patriae." Jameson after a careful examination of the jiaperi, notwithstanding 'ihe fact that they were all in his hand writing and bore the signatures ol carried on their fare indisputibie evi- 4lenre nf li irensnn ordered She prisoner to be sent iliwct to Arnold: This conduct wa. indeed most eiireovdinarv.nnd justified the remark of General Wrihington iliat either on account of Ins egregious bewildered conception beseemed lost in as-ini4iMMf and not to know what Jie was doing. pmonervvas. accordingly sent to head quarters mid ihe papers despatched an express to GenpriMVasliington. 'Maj Tilmadgo, the second in command under Col.

Jameson was absent from 'lie port, when the prisoner was brought hut hsvii relumed very shortly guard had departed with- him, and being apprised tie I'm Is lie at once declared his dill wnviciioh of A mold's treason and urged so earnest-I) that llie prisoner shnnhl. not he pent to Head Quarters tlwt ColonelJamcson yielded reluctant assent that -au express should bo instantly ami in a lew houis Lieut'. Allen returned with Andre to North Cattle; from thence he was re' moved for greater security to Salem and placed under the, care ofMnj. Tallmadge. Upon reaching this post, Andre found bo was not to betaken to Arnold, and utterly despairing of escape or eoncoalmert, lie wrote his first letter to General Washington, dated "Salem, 24th September, 1780," in which with a soldier's frankness, he dis closed ins situation, and all his proceedings.

He en handbd the letter open to Maj.Talmadge who '4 it with strong emotion, and sealed it and for-wwtoiliofien. Washington. re commander-in-chief was then on his way from Hartfoid, and changing the route which he had first proposed.came by the wuy of West Point At Fiskhill ha met the French minister. M. In had been to visit tl, (Vinnt Rohnm.

teau at Newport, and he remained that night with me minister, Very earlv neit momin ha nt nff 'W wh orders to the men to go with it as quickly ag possible to "Beverly," and five, Mrs. flinoid notice that he would be there at breakfHsl. "hen the General and bis suite arrived opposite Point, he was observed to turn bis horse into "narrow that led to the river. Lafayette parked "General you are goirig in la wrong di- Cf" knW Mt8 WBitinS break-ot us." Washington good naturedly remark- iihMAh knW yU VUn8 mon af? in love Mrs wish to get tow' here she is as Donihl. A 'w may go ana lane your with her and tell her not ta wait for me tide dfiwn an A L.

1 il.r i oAwiinin iiib reaouois on mis Mcem' "Ter-" The officers, however.with the a'. When the Bjil7dRt "Beverly" they found the family of Jand hTing com'munieated the message lnit0n' his; fnmily and the 8Diehed8' do Wl breakfast, lieforo they had in great haste With Arnold a letter, which he read aP and evident emotion; oflhBSoldift' Arnold to letter ngonv encurred after reading ti.i'i "idsi'ha, 6 from lable -t'e pfeuente was.ioquired' at Jmi' Rncl dsir4d inerrfsio inform lien. h8I he arrived. Having- first or. r8e 10 ready be hirston'orl td Mrs Am- capture; and when Major' Tallmadge could no (ona ger evade a direct reply however painful to his feelings, he told his shell and simplo story: '1 had a much loved class mate in Yale.

College -by Ihe name of Nathan Hale, who entered the army in 1775. Immediately after tho battlo of Long land, General Washington wanted information ol the strength, position, and the probable move merits of the enemy. Captain Hale tendered his over to Brooklyn was taken just as he was passing the outposts of the British on his return. 'Turning to Andre, Major Tallmadge said, with emphasis; 'Do you know the sequel of fr eaid 'he was hung ns a spy; but surely you -do not consider is case and mine like? -i-." tMajor Taltmadge replied 'Yes, precisely similar and similar, will, bo your fate." From that mo ment the dejection of his spirits was striking arid i- On ilie2Slh ot September, General Washington summoned a hoard officers consisting of six Majors general.) arid eight biigadiors. They were directed to examine, the.

case of Major Andre, and to report the facts, with their opinion of the transaction, and its punishment. When the prisoner was brought before them, president informed him that- he was at perfect liberty to withhold an answer to questions put to him. Declining to avail himself of any legal or technical rights, he proceeded to give a brief narrative of all that had occurred be tween his landing from the Vulture and his capture: and stated expressly that he did not come on shore under the protection ofa flag of truce. Ilis deportment was manly, dignified and delicate; and while he sought no disguise or concealment of the part he had played in this transaction, he wa9 scru pulously careful not to disclose the names and acts of others. After full consideration, the board of officers reported the factsn detail, and their opinion that Major Andre ought to be considered ft spy, that according to ihe laws and usages of nations, he should suffer death, i The voice of humanity pleaded loudly lor mercy to Major Andre, hut the stern realities of thesccne which might have pre-sonted, had his agency been successful, forbade all nope.

Inexorable justice, and the stern decrees of the law, alike required an example, which should not only prove a warning to all traitors in times to come, but convince (Ue American people that their cause in the hands of men who knew their rights, and knowing dared maintain theni. Appeals the most powerful were made, jio human effort left untried, toduneWaiJu rtn to SHvri Anure, out in tain. 1 is heart was lull of the milk il human kindness; his sympathies were nil enlisted for the interesting piisoner, whose life was in his hands, and it required tho firmness ofa Roman father, to. withstand the promptings of his own generous nature. But he never shrank from tho rigid performance ofn public duty, or per mitod his heart to dictate-what honor and patri- otistnalike forbade.

On plan, iiowever, suggested itself to Washing ton, by which, if successful, the life of Andre might be spared; and that was to exchange Andre for Arnold. Ii was a forlorn. but tho hare attempt proves the nobility of the heart that would make tho i-uggestiou. Washington knew that an open pmposal of this kind to the British coniman dur would be likely, from its publicity, t- be ejected, tV thercforo udoptcdm expedient. despatch ed Captain Aaron New Jersey vvns at that time with Washington, ardently engaged in the cause of hiii country, with the proceedings of the Court of Inquiry, lotiir Henry Clinton; and he wasdiiected to remain in Jersey city all night, and in the course of the evening, which he would spend with the British officers, to pprnkuf the ur-rest ol Andre, and tosuggest tho certainty of his death, unless he could be exchanged for Arnold.

After supper ho introduced the subject of, painful interest, and found ready listeners. When he spoko of the exchangrf, one Xjf the oflicers eagerly inquired if he had authority for that remark. No said Captain Ogden, 'not directly from General Washington, but if the proposal is mado he will agree to officer who made the inquiry was shortly seen to leave the room, crossing the river fo.New York, ho went directly to Sir Henry Clinton, and detailed tho remarks of Captain Ogden. The next morning tho same officer observed, carelesH manner, to Captain Ogden as he was nbout lo depart, that the exchange which he had ppuken of could not bo made; 'it would be such a violation of honor and military principle that ho knew Sir Henry Clinton, would not listen to the idea for a moment." Failing in this.Genernl Washington de termined on still another plan to save the life of Andre. He 'sent for Major Lee, and said to him 'I have sent lor yon in the expectation thit you havo some ono in your corps who is willing to un dertake a hazardous project.

Whoever comes forward, will confer a great obligation upon me personally, and in behalf of the United Stales I will reward him amply. No time is to be lost, he must proceed if possible to night. I intend to seize Arnold and savo Major Lee selected a inn a by tho namu ol Champe, a Virginian, ol tried courage and inflexi-hie perseveiance. He was sent for and the plan proposed. He was to desert and to ecnpe New York, to appear friendly with, the enemy, to watch Arnold, and some fit opportunity, with assis-tanco of some one whom he could trust, to sciste him: au'd conduct him losomd nppointej.

tho rivet, whete- bonvtf should fjc id readiness to bear them away. Champe greet!" "Jo undertake tho misnion and "departed. '-'Soon after he arrived in fiew was sent vr Sir Henry Clinton, who treated him kindly, questioned him very closo disclosed to her his dreadful position, and that they must part perliapa forever. Struck with horror at the painful intelligence this fond and devoted wife swooned, and fell senseless at his feet. In this state Jio Jeft hurried down stairs, and mounting his horse, roda with ail: possible speed to the river.

In doing so Arnold did not keep tho maim road, but-pHssed down the mountain, pur suing a by path through the woods, which Lieut Arden pointed out, and, which is now called "Arnold's i Near the foot of the mountain, where the path approaches the mainrond, a weeping wil low, planted there no doubt by isome patriot's hand stands in marked coutrast" with. th forest trees which elicirclei and jsuround point o-rt to the inquiring tourist Jthd very paih Way of tlio traitor in our interesting visit we Were accompanied by the superin tendant," Major Delafieid, and- the barges kindly bffered' for bur accommodation, we were rowed to "Beverly landed at Uie spot where Arnold "look boat to aid his escape Ho was rowed to the and using i white i hnndkerchief, created the impression that it was a flag boat, it was) therefore suffered id fnnss He marie himself known to Capt. Sutherland, of the Vulture, ihen calling on board the leader of the boatmen wlio had ro wed him off, informed him that he and bis crew were all prisoners of war. This disgraceful and nfost unmanly appendix to his treason was considert-d so contemptible the captain, that he permitted tho man to go on shore on Ins patrol of honor, to procure clothes for him self and comrades. This he did and returned the same day.

When they arrived in New Yoik, Sir Henry Clinton, holding in just contempt such a wanton act of meanness, set them all at liberty. When Gen Washington reached Deverly, and wus informed that Arnold had departed for West Point, he crossed directly over, expecting to find him. Surprised to learn thai he had not been there, after examining the works he returned. General Hamilton had remained at 'Beverly and as Washington and his suit, woro walking up the Mountain 'Beverly Dock," they met General Hamilton, with anxious face and hurried step coming toward ihcrn, A brief and surpassed conversation took place between Washington and himself, and they passed on rapidly to the house, where the papers that Washington's change of route had prevented his receiving; had been delivered that morning and being represented to Hamilton asofgreat and pressing importance, were by him opened, and the dreadful secret disclosed. Instant measures were adopted to intercept Arnold and prevent his escape, but in vain.

-Goncxal Washington ihen "communicated ifie to La Fayette and Knox, and said to the former, 'more in sorrow thnn in angerj 'IVliom can we trust now He also went up to see Mrs Arnold but even Washington could enrry to her no consolation. Her grief wag almost frenzied and in its wildest moods, she spoke of General Washington ns the murderer ofher child. It seemed she had not tho finotest idea of her husband's treason; and sho had even schooled her h'-a't to feel more for tho cause of America, from lier regard to those who piofessed to love Her husband's glory was her dream of bliss the requiem chant for her infants repimis and slio was fouiid, alas as innriy a confiding heart has. oft been found, 'To cling like ivy round a worthless Arnold wrote to General Washington, declaring the innocence of, Andre; that he. came on shore under his protection, and wan not answerable for any wrong of Arnold's, and soliciting also protection and kindness for his wife, who he remarked 'was as good andinnocent as an angel and incapable of doingwrong.

Washington took active measures to guard a-gainst tho Not knowing how fur (he poison bad spread, or who of all those about him had been sheeted bv it. he was compelled to a course which, while it did not distrust any one in particular of his brave compatriots in arms, yet. extended over all the tireless yigilence of an eye sleepless in its country's service, Andre was sent under a strong gaurd to Head Quarters aBeverly, where he arrived in custody of Maj. Tallmadge, on the morning ofthe S20ih. Washington made ninny inquiries of declined tojiuve the prisoner brought into itis presence, and never did see him while in the hands of, the Americans-Andre was next taken to West Point where ho remained until the morning of the 23th when he was removed -down the river in a barge, to Stony Point, and thenco under an escort of cavalry, to Tappan.

Some doubt lias existed whether Andre was ever at West Point bnt il is on -record, on the' authority of Col. Tallmadge, who personally attended Andre, from the moment of his arrest to that of execution, that lie was carried to West Point, but not imprisoned there. In passing down the Tie conversed freely with Major pointed Out a piece' of table land on tho western shore where ho was to have landed pointing to old Fert still stands in lofty grandeur, almost nridecayed by time, the constant resort of the Pilgrim patriot, he detailed tho projected course of the British up the mountain to its attack and I learn that so well had the prepniations been conducted, that the scaling ladders with which the walls were to be passed, were found nfierwards, concealed, ready for service, and some of which were preserved until within a few years, by an aged patriot, as relics of that remote period and even now may be seen in the drill house at WeiU Point, a portion of tho huge chain that was stretched across the Hudson, jitst beloW West Point, to ooKtrilct the iMtisn slipping, and severnl" links of Arnold had caused to be the enemy could break' it with greater lactlity 1 On their way Tappan, Majot Andre was very ships. And thus it happened that John Champe instead of having tho glory of delivering Arnold to the Americans, was safely deposited on board one of the transport ships, and carried to Virginia. 1 bus ended the second attempt of Washington to save the unfortunate Andre.

The proceedings of the court of Inquiry were laid before a boaid of offi cers by Sir Henry Clinton, and a deputation of three persons appointed to wait on Gen. Washing ton and renew tho efforts to save the life of Andre. The negotiation was conducted by General Rob ertson for the British, and by General Green for the AnericSns; but it produced no change in the opinion and determination of General Washing ton. When the sentence of death was communica ted lo Major Andre, he manifested no surprise pr concern, having evidently been prepared for the result. His only desire appealed to be tfiat he might die the death oi a soldier, and not be hanged as a felon.

This wish was repeated in a most impressive letter to General Washington, but it could not be. The rules of grim vissaged war pointed out the gibbet, and the gentle and pathetic appeals of mercy could neither change the mode, nor win from death respite, reprieve or furlough. The time of execution was fixed for the second of October, at 120 'clock. Even within 8 step of the grave, the elegant accomplishments ol this interes ting man contributed to throw a light veil over the brief future, and enabled him to leave a sketch which at this day possesses a great interest. In tho 'Trumbull Gallery, at Yale College, is' a pen and ink drawing, taken by him on the morning of his execution.

It is his own likeness, sealed nt a ta ble in his guaid room, and was piesonted to Mr. Tomlinsn, officer of the guard Tar aay'aTlehgtlj' nrri ve'IA ndre pai took of his breakfast, which had been sent every day during his confinement from Washington's own table, and after having shaved and dressed, he placed his hat upon the table and said cheerfuHy to the officer of the guaid, ihat he was ready at any moment. Th concourse of people was immense. Nearly all the General and field officers except Washington and his staff, were present. Major 'Andre walked from the stone house, where he had been confined, between two subal tern officers, arm and arm.

Until a nearer ap proach to the gallows, he had believed thai his re quest to be shot would have been granted; and the dreadful disappointment caused a momentary shod dcr. He stepped in the waggon beneath the galr lows, and took from his pocket two while handker chiefs: with one his nrms were loosely pinioned, and with the other, after removing his hat and stock, lie bandaged his eyes, vviili perfect composure He then slipped the noose over his head, and adjusted it lo his neck, without any assistance. Col. Scnmmel now informed him that he had an opportunity to speak if he desired it. He raised tho bandage from his eyes, and "I pray you bear mo witness that I meet my fate like a brave man." In an other instant, his spirit had passed to the God who gave it.

Such was the melancholy fate ofa man; whose rare accomplishments had procured for him the friendship of all to whom ho was known. In ten short days his fairest hopes had been blighted, and his brightest visions dispersed. But it was his sin guliir forluuo to dio not more beloved by his friends than lamoiited by his enemien, whoso cause ho had sought to ruin, anil by whoso hands his life wii.i justly There aro but fow Americans who can look back upon the fato of Andro without deep regrct.illis name is enbnlmed in every generous heart; and we condemn his great error, and approve the sentenco of his judges! can truly grieve that a life of so much promise was destined to uch qn ignominious doom The remains of Major Andre, which had been interred within a few feet of tho place of exe-cution, were removed in 1821, under the direction of Mr. Buchanan, the British coiunl at New York, and sent to England. They were deposited in Westminster Abbey, whoro" monument erected by order of the king, marks Iho last resting place of Major John Andre.

r.K Arnold received ft eommission ns lieutenant colonel in the Brilish army, and coiitiriliid actively en. gaged during the war against his cotintiy. After its termination he was busily employed in commercial pursuits in the West Indies, and at Inst remov. eu to Emtland. But there! as here, ho was shun-ncd and despised bv all honorablo men; and afU'T enduring the pangs ofa guilty heart, the mark of scorn! even in the very land to which he had fled, tho poor miserable- outcast sunk to iho'gravo, 'clou-ing a hfo of guilt und shame, "unwept, unhouored, and unsung' having secured an iulam'y of.

fame, whieli time can never efface. When all things ulso shall ho, forgotten then, and tiot till then', will ArnoMand treason cease to be regarded as synony-motiN terms: t'O'er hm grave snail the raven wing fiap. Ho, the false hearted! R. P. T.

Salem, (N.J.) July, 18-10. FROM CHINA. There has been an arrival at New York from Canton. The vessel passed Wampoa beach on the 3d of June, and passed 'Macao on the 5'thv The English fleet had not arrived, but the Delhi passi ed an English war steamer, within two days sail of the Chinese coast. The report of the destruction of the forts at the Bogue, by the English, is not absolutely contra-, dieted by this arrival.

That report came from Bombay, date July 23 the squadron migh have arrived and destroyed the forts after the Delhi left, and the tidings still have reached Bombay by the 23d of July; The Amistad. learn that the committee in behalf of the Africans taken in the Amistad, havo engaged the services of the Hon Jo'in Quin cy Adams, as senior council, nnd that he will make the closing nrgumcnt in the Supreme Court oT the United States- nt Washington, next January, Lunatics and Idiots. Gov Pennington, in his message to the Legislature of New Jersey, states that the number of lunatics in iho'Statc so far as ccrtained, is 338, and the number of idiots 358. This isa fearful number; ho adds, and tho wretch edness oftheir condition should awaken our live liest interest. Bunker Hill' Monument.

A Gentleman from New-Orleans has added a donation of 10,000 dof-' larg to jhose ika. mm. -ptetion oFihe Bunker Hill Monument, which is deemed sufficient to complete the' object. Fatal Duel. A young man named Spohn, formerly connected with the Argus office, New Or- leans, was killed in a duel, near that city, a few days since.

His adversary was a 1 ranchman, They fought with rifles, at sixty paces, nnd at the first fire the ball entered Sphon'a breast. Ho has left a widowed mother and a sister. Among the items for 'repairs on the president house was one of some $250 for removing his son, Maj. Van Buren, from one wing of the palace to the other. He was in ihe right wing and wished to have his room in the left, nnd it cost $250 lo remove him.

Yankee Majors r-nn ho removed. cheaper than lhat We fancy Maj Van Euren, too will be removed from the pMace next March at much less cost. IAW OF ANA RELATING 6 D'a It is hereby pnacted hy t'he General Assembly of the Stale of Vennont, as follows: Ssctioh 1. Any banking company, chartered or reeharted at the present session, or. any future session, shall be subjected to the provisions of this act, and to the contiol, nt nlltimes, of the legislature, to altar, amend, or repeal, as the public good may require; and shall be subject to the provisions o( tho first twenty seven, and the fortieth and forty first sections nf the eightieth chapter Ilia revise ed statutes; but shall not be suhject to the remaining sections of said eighteth chapter, except so far as the same are re-enacted in this act.

Provided, that no such corporation shall he hound to contribute for the pavment of losses which shall have ac-' crued previous to their net of incorporation or rc-elmiter, by iho failure of anysamty-fund hank. Sec, 2. No such bnnkirtj company, incorporated as mentioned in the proceeding section, shall make any loans or discounts, or issue any hills for circulation, until least one half of its capital stock shall have been paid into tho bank in gold and silver, and permanently deposited for the use of such bunk; nor until the amount shall have been ascertained, and the certificate tlicieof deposited with iho treasurer ofihe State, a provided in thu succeeding section: no such bank shall continuo to make loans or discounts for a longer space than two years after ceinir.oncing business under sue!) net o'f ineorpoiation, unless the of llie li.oH in iho charter nave been paid in, subject to iho provisions of the succeeding Sec. 3. The commissioner appointed according iho provisions of the eightieth duplet of the re vised statutes, shall, on the application of such banking company, examine tho amount paid for capital stock, and ascertain by the oaths of a majority ol the directors, that' such money has been, paid in by the stockholders toward the payment their shares, and not for any other purpose; and that ilis intended that the same shall remain in irnid bank Asa part ol its capital stock, anrllhe saul commissioner shall make a certificate thorcof to the treiisurei of the Sue.

No such banking corporation, rechar lered as mentioned in the Hist seciion, shall continue in operation, or take any benefit, by reason of such renliarier, unless such corporation, shall have remained In such Imnlu or shall cause lo; bo paid into t'leh bank for capital, funds whinh snaU bo available at the limo, to the full amount ottiie cspital which shall herit hnve been pai- in, under its orminp.L charter, and the amount ascer-, tained, and the certificate thereof deposited with; the treasurer according, to the preceding section Sec rjV(Uvo(-h cliartaiv sbalt he c-aendodrBhnil, within one year afteriueh rmv in I Us capital, to be as- certained and certified the mariner provided.