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The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

or opulent behind the counter; thousands
in the desperate struggle of thankless pro-
LESSONS look upon the simplicity of a life OF
manual labor with perpetual envy +; and
thousands, by a worse fate still, are driv-
en- TO necessities which degrade the princi-
oles of honor within them, accustom them
10 humiIiatiag modes of obtaining subsls-
tence and make up. by administering TO
the vices of society, livelihood which was
refused to their legitimate exertions."
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

WILLIAMS CoLLEGE.-The Trustees of
Williams College have resolved to rebuild
the College lately burnt, on the same foun-
dation, but ofoniy three stories, and to erect
another building of smaller dimensions, a
little distance southeasterly of the old Col
Iege building.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

table plan Of questioning the Wing candidates as
TO their opinion of the leading policy and meas
ures of the Wbig party cody telling them I'M
unless they denounce that policy,-ihey, 1.-THE
thiriesn democratic" members) cannot consent
10 go into an election at present Foster
iasiies this specimen of nnb!ushing lmpudeuce
without mercy.-Iroy WhiS.
COLLEGE Rlor.-We learn from the New Ha-
ven Palladium, that a shameful outrage was COM
| nit ed 10 that city on Saturday night last, by a
panq of rowdy Students. 1t seems that the fire
com1anrrs hal been marshalled Tor exercise and
inspection the afternoon previous, and occupied a
part of The green which the students are accus-
toned TO use for a pay ground. The students
who were kicking their football at the time, were
ordered to desist or resume their sport In some
other place. They declined doing either, and
while continuing their play, trod upon the hose,
and other wise disturbed the iremen some oiwhom
seized the ball, which caused an outrageous al
tack upon them by the students, several of whom
were arrested and pu, under bonds fol- trial.
partaking Entertainments, which was soon quei-
led. In the night. however, some Of the students
went 10 Engine House, MOI, which is near the
College, drove off three or four watchmen sta
toned there, and cut up the engine with axes, SO
qadly as nearly or qui e 10 des roy it. The fac
ulty Of the College have agreed 10 indemnify the
city for all damage done 10 The engine and hose,
and will doubtless also deal promptly and Justly
with the ringleaders in this disgraceful affair."
Connecticut Current.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

CoXcaBss will commence again in one week
from Monday next. The National ln,elligencer
thus reviews the business thtt will probably oc-
cupy its attention
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

COUNCIL OF CkmsoEs. This BODY has ad-
journed to meet at Burlington on the 9th Of
February next. Tho importance of The amend
ments already passed upon. and of others in
contemplation, should awaken the people 10
grave reflections upon their proceedings. Of
this they may be reminded by the communica.
ton ofour venerable and learned friend from
the mountain, which appears on our first page.
We hope his health and strength will hold GU.
through another effort to aid in correcting the
imPerfections of the Constitution, in the point
TO which he proposes to direct his attention.
No man in The state can apply greater wisdom
or experience TO the task. The anti.democraiic
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-11-23

Ffhe veteran 6eneral, who had served with distinction thru
the seven years war, and that of The Revolution, lived to see the
second war Of Independence concluded, and died May s.h, 1872,
aged VI; being the only surviving American General Of the Con-
tnental Army. Gen. Sumpter survived him, but, l believe he
was not a General in the U. :. Army; but performed q gallant
part as q leader Of the State trcops of South Carolina.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-26

FoR THE VAzoo WING.
GREEN LEYM An.
A TALE or REAL LIFE. .
Chapter I.
sacould I wrsetle with him 90


stI wresiled with lion once, when boys
sIn play, ell he ran Eoaring from my grIpe
Squirrel hunting IS favotite amusement,
IN the summer season ID Mississippi The
rife IS deemed the only lawful weapon 70 be
used IN waging war against these lille de-
structives, who create great havoc in The
corn fields, when Ihe crop IS ripening. To
miss ahe head Of ! squirrel Il The distance
.offiay yards, OF 10 strike him ID any other
pars Of The body Is deemed The work Of 4
novice in The noble urt ofrilie shooting. Il
was on such an excursion 81 fine summer
evening thai marched on for The purpose
ofenioying ny fayorile sport had lireel
the third round and killed each lime, twice,
BY taking of the4lead, and once By shoofinI !
through the body, when came 10 bend ii
small creek, which meandesed near tbs.
corn field. Here, though 10 save walking
around the banks of lhe stream 81 cul.ipp
directly across The little peninsula which vas
thickly ssI Wishcane nnd undesgrowlh, gor.n-
ing what IS called cara. brdks. Walking
ssealshily along, IS hunters are won't 10 do.
IthOpgh IheaTd de sound 81 ! human voice
proceeding ron ihiek bunch Il cane ii
gsellyin he Wy vas going
1noeed rery cautiously % until within
bout Ten PAGES s. where thought Tie own.
e. of the yoics must bs, and saw What
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R@R s. 81 So
From the Boston Atlas.
IMPRnMPTu.

IMPROMPTU.
On tho denomination Of Martin Van Buren, for the
Presidency by Col Thomas Hart Benton.
When pumpkins shall grow on the top Of steeple
And showers ofpancak es shall fall like the rain;
When Bronson and Bancroft can humbug The peo-
Van Buren, may come hack to power again.
When grindssones shall turn themselves round on
the spindle
And John Bull shall swallow third part Of
Maine;
When Grahamites fat,sn and bseEeaters dwindle,
Van Buren, may come back % power again.
When mint-dropsshsl lliov up the broad bIissssip-
And Amos no longer shan scribble for gain;
When Richie refuses to scold ike Zantippe,
Van Buren, may come back to power again.
When esmels shall creep through the eye of
needle
And ounces confess themselves minus in brain
When rogues cannot cheat us nor parasites whee-
Van Buren, may come into power again.
ANrrPATHfEs.- is, perhaps. something
more of serious fact than poetry IN the following
rhymes:
hate long stories, and short ears Of corn,
A costly farmhouse and shabby harm;
More ours than pigs, no books, but many guns,
Corned tOes tight bouts, old debts, aud paper duns
hate tight lacing and loose conversation,
Abundant CAB, and little information;
The fool who sings in bed, and snoors In meeting,
Wholaughs while talking and who talks while eat
ing.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-26

s pssah s'ngtng, AespIng llms with his
masters hunting knife, y hacking away On
The leg Of The panlhar.-
sfnrkey.buazard Al % high.
ds top Dc eagle ii ds sky;
g walk iaw-boDe, dango lang
Walk jaW-bone VI, dc handle down,
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1841-05-25
from the Albany Eus. Journal.
A NATIONAL BANK.

"They must forget Mr.. Jefferson and tram
pie his doctrines in The dust before they can es.
ta6Hsh National Bank." -ALBANY Argus.
! We do not intend at this time to discuss the
propriety of creating National Bank The
popular mind is steadily recovering from the
deirium into which it has been thrown by de.
structives and demag Delusiou is pass
ing away, and the day is not distant when the
people will be disposed to regard the grea.
questions affecting their financial concerns
with coolness and candor.
A word however in reply TO the gross and
I, false assumptions of the Argus may not be
thrown away. We believe the time has come
when the bold misrepresentation in which that
print has INDUCED for years past on this sub.
| iect may be met and exposed. Party phrcnzy
has sufficiently subsidized to render its old catch
words and objurgatory statements about Ma.
tional Bank unavailing to excite The passions
or mislead the judgment of the people. A
national spirit of INJURY is again manifested in
various quarters, year or two ago it might
have answered the purpose of the Argus TO tell
the people that they must forget Mr.. Jefferson
and trample his doctrines in the dust before
thew could establish National Bank Not
so now.
During the whole period eff Mr.. Jefferson's
administration National Bank was in exis.
tence. The revenues of the country were COL
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1841-05-25

their shoulders 10 the e reat points, knowing
that the little ones would follow of themselves.
If the present Congress errs in too much talk
ing, how can it be otherwise in body 10
which the People send men who question ev-
cry thing, yield nothing. and talk by the hourl''
REVOLUTION IN PERU AND BoL1vIA.-The
Journal Of Commerce publishes Callao
letter of The 18th FEBRUARY, which gives the
following particulars Of the last political
change in Peru and Bolivia:
''Snce my last of the 9Th ult., the antic-
ipated CONFUSION in Peru and Bolivia has
taken place.
Col. Vivanco has been proclaimed Su-
preme Chief in the departments of Cusco,
Arequipa, Puno, and Moquegua; and not
withstandins Gen. San Roman, who was
placed in command Of the former by Vivanco
has declared against him with about loco
men, yet he appears to be rapidly gaining
ground, as the whole community is decidedly
against the government Of Gamarro, who
has degraded the country TO such an extent
as to place tin the class of Gillian colony
sustained by Gillian influence and subject
TO CHILEAN control.
On the 2lst ult., general rising took place
in Bolivia, headed by Generals Lara and
Irigoyen, who have proclaimed Gen. Santa
Cruz Supreme Protector. This officer was
expected atGuyaquill about the 18th or2Oth
ult., where he was to hold himself in read-
ness TO embark for Peru with a small force
on the first favorable result; and as such
opportunity is now offered, we are momen-
tarily expecting him in Peru. On his aErl-
val, the downfall Of this degraded govern
/ ment is inevitable. In fact, nothing prevents
its immediate overthrow but the wants OF
some officer OF rank and influence under
whom all parties would unite"
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1841-05-25

at once became enamored with rigid econo-
nv. They cannot even allow few hundred
thousand dollars for the expenses of an extra
session. But let the countless millions wrung
from the people, reduced TO Pehury and want
by hear,less policy which has desolated their
fairest prospects, and spent with recklessness
of the public good which would put the most
magnificent despotisms of ancient or modern
times to the blush. tell the hypocrisy ofthis new
born love for economy. The extra session
will doubtless be one of immense bearing up
on the veal or woe of the republic. But our
majorities are too large 10 admit of serious
doubt. that healthful measures will be accom-
plished. We hope that congress will move
fearlessly forward in the discharge of the mo-
rnentous duties resting upon them, in spite OF
the empty defamation and bunkume speeches
with which the disbanded office holders will
endeavor to impede their progress in the work
before them. The National Intelligencer e.
numerates the following measures, which will
probably come under discussion at Inc aP-
preaching session, and which in the opinion Of
the editor "would suffice, not only to restore
to the country its won.ed vigor, but carry it
forward with frmer step than it has ever yet
TAKEN"
l. The distribution of the avails Of the pub.
lie lands.
2. A revision and augmentation of the du.
ties on imports for the purpose of securing from
that source a revenue adequate to the wants OF
the government.
8. A repeal of the sub treasury Law.
4. The establishment of fiscal agent, cen
trail or other, to aid the government IN collect
ing and distributing the revenue, and equaliz'
ing the currency.
5. A temporary loan if necessary 10 supply
the immediate necessities of the treasury.
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1841-05-25

his habitual industry, and his strong affection
for his family. which led him to work so many
hours for such small earnings as were derived
from his employment.
The responsibility of his character, and the
propriety of his conduct, appear to have oper-
aled powerfully on the mind of the jailor, who
showed him much kindness in permitting him
to 90 out and visit his friends occasionally, and
once 10 undertake journey to London; as also
by reposng trust in him, and committing the
management of the prison TO his care.
The following anecdote is told respecting the
iailor and Mr. Bunyan. 1t being known to
some of the prosecuting Preaies in London
that he was often oul Of prison, they sent down
an offer to talk with the jailor on the subject
and in order TO find him out he was 10 get there
in the middle Of the night. Mr.. Bunyan was
at home, but 50 restless that he could moi sleep;
he therefore acquainted his wife, that though
the jalor had given him liberty TO stay ill NOR
ming. yet, from his uncasiness, he must imme.
diately return. He did SO, and the jailor bla.
med him for coming at such an unreasonable
hour. Early in the morning the messenger
came, and interrogaling the iaior, said "Are
all the prisoners safe 2" Yes" "Is John
Bunyan safe p Yes" "Let me see him. He
was called, and appeared and all was well.
After the messenger was gone. the iailor ad.
dressing Mr.. Bunyan. said. "Wel, you may
60 out again just when you think proper, for
YOU know when to return better than can te Il
you. "-Iuimey's Life.
Lord B-wore his whiskers extremity
large. Curran meeting him, said, "Pray, my
lord, when do you intend TO reduce your whis'
kers to the peace establishment p when
you, Mr.. Curran," said his Lordshp, "pu,
your tongue on the civil list"
A lawyer, now deceased, celebrated wag,
was once pleading before Scotch Judge with
whom he was on the most intimate terms; hap.
pening TO have client, "a female of fine name
of Tickle defendant in an action, he common.
ced his speech in the following humorous strain;
Tickle my client, the defendant, my lord.'
The auditors amused at tie oddly of his speech
were almost driven into Mysteries by the Judge
replying ;-s'Tickle her yourself. Harry you
are as able 10 do it as IL
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1841-05-25

fAIkERs' The following, though coucoct.
ed Tor particular locality, will still, as the AL
MANAGES say, apply 10 almost any meridian:
-, Ihonas JeGerson's Opinion of Congress
II served with General Washington in the Iao
lsiature OF Virginia before the Revolution. and
during 1t with DIR. Franklin in Congress-
never heard either Of them speak ten MINNIE
at time, nor TO any but TO the main 80.
which was to decide ME question. Tbev pU Io;J
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1841-05-25

PRETTY Coop. The ST. Louis Bulletin tells
the following:
Last night when the congregation of one of
the churches, were leaving the house of wor.
ship, it commenced raining. A lady said 10
the gentleman who accompanied her and her
sister. "Why, it ,rai1s-Send and get an UNI.
briila." "Why my DEAR said the gentleman.
"you are neither sugar nor salt. and rain will
no; hurt YOU" "No," said the lady, "but we
are lasses."
MoLL PITCHER. We last week recorded the
death at Lynn, of Mrs Rebecca Short, aged rs.
daughter of the celebrated "Moll Pitcher." A
correspondent makes the enquiry, "who was
the celebrated MolI Pitcher p A scrap from
the history of the American Revolution will
give full answer.
In the beginning of the renowned battle of
Monmouth, Molly Pitcher was occupied in
carrying water from a spring to battery,
where her husband was employed in load ne
and firing cannon. He was shot dead al last
and she saw him fall, An officer rode up and
ordered off the cannon. alt can be of no use
now," said he. But Molly stepped up, offered
her services, and took her husbands place, to
the aStonlsnment oil the army Ohe iought
well, and half pay for life was given her by
Congress. She wore an epaulette, and was
ever after called "Captain Molly" Ports.
mouth journal.
BUNYAN IN PRIsoN. John Bunyan was i'm
prisoned in Bedford Jail for the space of twelve
years, for preaching the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. To contribute something towards the
support ofhls family, consisting of his wife and
four children, Zone of which was blind, )he en-
ployei his time while in prison in making long
tagged laces. 1t is likely that he learned this
occupation during his confinement, as Mrs.
Bunyan observed before the Justices, (wben
they committed her husband 10 prison that she
had nothing 10 support her children but what
she received from charity. This proves both
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1841-12-04
The Benevolent Widow

The following extract from The At
torney," now in course Of publication in
the knickerbocker, shows up the bcncro-
tence Of certain class Of people in most
admirable style:
1t was one Of those bitter nights that al
most cut one to the heart Oh! how cold
ly the sharp wind went kissing through
the streets, hooking the shiverng limbs.
and breaking the hearts of the wretchcd
and homeless! There seemed no shelter
from its fury. Up and down the slrcsls.
through alleys and along broad avenues
1t swept with the same intense vigor. But
the night before, the streets had been
drenched with rain, puddles were stand
ing in every hollow, the whole city was
teemlng with moisture, when this fierce
wind came sweeping along. thing
disappeared before it; pool after pool Of
water went as if by magic, no one knew
when. The pavements were dry, parch-
cd as IN the heart ofsummer. The streets,
which at that hour of the night were gen
orally pcopled witha living multitude, were
empty. A desolation like that of a pcsri-
lence had come over them; and the cold
winter wind went rushing mady on its
course, moaning and signing and howl
ing through old buildings and dark en-
tries, and over chimney tops, its own wild
voice drowning the groans which it wrung
from thousands.
What night it was for those who
hut IL, 1
but the sky!-lnto what wretched holes
they shrank!-in stables, in kennel. ia
sheds with beasts. Shivering BOYS gath
cred at the doors of blacksmiths' shop.
and looked wistlully at the red fire; and
wretched old men stole up TO the windows
of rich dwellings and peeped in, hoping to
cheer their icy hearts by the comfort they
saw within. Oh! could we but distin-
guish the signs and groans which mingle
in the wild melody of the north wind, as
1t comes careerlng along, how mournlul-
ly sad would be the sound
The iorbidding appearance of the wca-
Their was not without its influence upon
small elderly lady who dwclt in a snug
house near the Rowery, and who was sit
ting in state Of great expectations in II
small back parlor communicating with a
front one by folding doors. This was
Mrs. Dow, the widow elect OF Wilkins
She was small thin woman, tough, wi
rcy and not unlike a bundle of rattans; and
many years ago it is not unlikely had
been better looking. At all events she
was to be piticd if she had not But
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1841-12-04
A RU Sc DE GUERE.

Strategic was well as force is among all
nations considered justiiable in war, but
whether the conduct which is embraced
in the anecdotc which we are about to re-
late should be strictly in accordance with
the moral principles which ought 10 regu.
lac the actions Of men we leave casuists
to decide.
During the early part of the last war
with great Britain, a small brig, mount
ing about ten skies, with crew Of forty
or fifty men sailed from New England as
a Letter Of Marquc, with permission TO
cruIze as prIvateer for a certa n lergth
Of time, and capture prizes from the cnc-
my. While cruizing in the latitude of
the homeward bound West Tndiamen, the
brig one morning fell in with large ship
to which she gave chase, but the captain,
an sold sea dog on accommodating her
through his spy glass, was satisfied that
she mounted too many guns to contend
with, with any prospect of success; and
hauled off, much to the dissatisia cIion of
the crew, who attributed his conduct to
want of spirit and courage. In fact, they
were not backward in exhibiting their
feelings, and the word co yard was more
than once banded about the ship in the
hearing of the captain.
A few days afterwards the brig fell in
with another vessel. Every stitch Of can
vass was spread, and just at night, the
chase was made out to be a large West
Indiaman' apparently well armed and
manned, and looked like an ugly custo.
mer.n 0Now," said the Yankee captain
to his crew, 81 wish you to listen, men,o
what am going to say. heard some of
you muttering something, not long since
about cowards-and to oblige you, will
give you an opportunity of testing the
courage of every man on board You
see that ship ahead She is pierced for
twcnty-four guns, and probably carries
sixteen at least of heavy metal. That
ship shall be my prize before two hours.
SO lock out for squalls. If some Of you