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THE CLASSICAL DICTIONARY.

The city press is extravagant in its lauda-
tons of Professor AnthOn's Classical Die
tionary, published by the Harpers. We have
not seen it, but from all concurring testimony
there can be no doubt of its being the great
Literary production of the aye. The follow
ing notice of this work from the New York
Signal is not more complimentary than those
which have emanated from the universal press
ANTHoN's CLASSICAL DICTIONARY. 1t is
quite wonderful 10 conceive how any one man,
by his own unassisted energies in the space of
few years, comparatively speaking, should
have accumulated such mass of cruditiDn as
that which lies before us. Johnson's Dictiona.
nv, the labor of life, has been always looked
upon as the most gigantic effort of research
and toilsome compilation; but in this respect it
is not comparable even for seconds space
with this really huge monument of scholarship
and toilsome application. No work of The
same kind yet published has approached this
has even been like or second TO it. Its authen-
ITCHY, its profundity, its variety, are unequal
led; and whether we look to the accurate and
clear views of ancient geography-to the brief
anu luCiu skHopoiS vi thO HfCo, INC OOCtiiucS,
the writings or the actions of sages, warriors,
poets, philosophers, historians-io the learned
yet simple explanations of the dark mysteries
of Greek and Roman mythology; or TO the
wise and brilliant theories, based upon facts of
undIsputed history, and throwing clear light
over. many a dark and doubtful mythus-we
shall equally admire the variety and depth of
acquisition by which alone so muck could be
effected.
The articles on the great writers of old are
in themselves worth more, far more, than the
price of the whole volume: showing a thorough
and minute acquaintance with all their varied
lore, and clear intuition of their social beau
ties and defects. No; scholar on the Euro.
pean continet but might pride himself with JUS
tice on such proof of his thorough scholar.
ship.
These articles, however, sink at once into
comparative obscurity when viewed in relation
to the practical and sound expositions of his
tory--the painful Investigations of geography
and the wonderfully lucid exhibitions Of the
NEUROLOGICAL fables, their origin, their secret
meanings, and their tendency, with which the
work abounds.
II has moreover one vast advantage over all
former books of their kind--it is the work of
pure minded mao, devoid of any thing resem.
bling coarseness, much less that pruriency and
undisguised RIGHTEOUSNESS which were so dis.
gracefully frequent in Lempriere. We can re-
commend this book with perfect confidence as
suited not 10 the scholar merely or the abstract
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FROM THE SULLIVAN CO. wATCHMAN.
HARDENBERGH.-Till recently, this inhu-
man monster intended to plead guilty to
the indictment found against hun for MUIR
dering Anthony Hasbrouck, Esq. Within
a short time, he has employed counsel, and
he now seems anxious to escape the penal
ty Of the law. Alpheus Dimmick, ESQ.,,
District Attorney, and A. G. Niven, Esq,
will conduct the prosecution; Herman M.
Romeyn and VIM. B. Wright, Esqs., the
defence.
Notwithstanding Hardenburgh intends
to make defence, we believe he entertains
but little hope of an acquittal. The MUIR
der was committed so openly and with such
cool premeditation that it is impossible to
obtain verdict in bis favor, unless it is pro-
we'd that he was insane, and his conduct
before and after the murder shows that if
he was mad there was at least "a method
in his Madness
An artist took his portrait, a few days
ago. About half a dozen persons were
present, physician among the number.
Mir, said he, you and the doctor seem
determined TO make money out of me. You
mean to sell my likeness, and he,' pointing
to the physician, wants my BONES
His health is excellent, and his spirits good.
He is engaged during the greater part Of
his time in reading the Bible, and seems to
be anxious about the things of eternity
His trial will commence on the S4th inst
THE ST.. LOUIS TRAeEDY,-By a slip
from the office of the New Era, Nav 5th,
we learn that the steamboat Pre- Empton
arrived at st. Louis that morning, from the
mouth of the Ohio, having on board Sew
all. and that the Omega arrived the night
previous, from trip up the Missouri, with
Warrick. Three ofthe four implicated by
Enniss have now been taken. Madison is
still at large.
Soon after being taken, Warrick acknowl-
edged his participation in the horrible work
and corroborated the disclosures made by
Ennis. His confession, however, implica-
ted Ennis, who, he says, planned the plot,
but was not present at its execution.
Sewall confesses that the same gang
were concerned in the robbery of Messrs
E. 81 A. Tracy's store, and that of Sinclair
Taylor and Co., ST. Louis.
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Tomb of Gen. Ha,TiSon.-By the follow
ing paragraph. copied from the Shelby
(Ky.) News of the 9Th ult. it will be seen
that those with whom the decision of the
question properly rests, have decided that
the remains of the great and good man
whose loss a nation mourns, are 10 find their
permanent resting place on the banks ofthe
Ohio river, at North Bend. However ma
tional or central feeling mingling with re-
spect for the memory of the individual,
might have favored different disposition
of these remains, andinduced the wish that
they should repose in the national cemetery,
none can question the rights of those who
have thus decided, on the fitness Of the de-
cision. To us. the spot designed as the f.
nal resting place of the remains of Gen.
Harrison, seems peculiarly appropriate
Bait. Patriot.
We learn from Col. ToDD, that on his
way to his residence in this county last
week. he, in performance of a sacred duty
called upon the venerable Widow of our
lamented deceased President. Whilst there
he was invited by that lady 10 consultation
with herself and her only remaining son. as
to the ultimate depository of the remains of
her distinguished and beloved husband
the Great and Good President. 1t was
determined, at this consultation, TO remove
the remains Immediately to North Bend, to
be deposited upon beautiful and elevated
natural mound, where monument may be
seen for several miles up and down the
Ohio river.
The. traveller of distant ages, will be
refreshed by a visit to the tomb of the Var
rior, who was never defeated; Of the Pat
riot, who died poor; and of the Statesman,
who, from the proud height of President,
'fell, like star struck from its sphere, COW
cred with glory and renown."
Mitchell the Frger.-We understand
that this notorious parsonage has been sur
rendered by the authorities Of Canada, on the
application of Gov. Seward, and that he ar
rived in this city in custody on Sunday eve-
ming, and left yesterday morning for New
York in the steamboat Albany. The Jour-
nal states that Mitchell, instead of going
west from Philadelphia, disguised his person
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PLEASE TO READ THIS,

nERMAN PERHAM, the Celebrated
Id Travelling Clock Repairer and Razor
Sharpener, formerly from Stow, VT. now re-
sides near the village of East MiddebuIy, VT.
Mr.. Perham. has cleaned and repaired nearly FIVE
thousand Clocks, and sharpened nearly eight thou
sand Razors, within fifteen years, (having vious
Iy learned the trade in New York; Good recom-
me ndatioEs on hand, from previous employers. Mr..
Perham will attend TO the valuable Improvement OF
BRASS BOXING wooden Clocks. (new and old)
for all who may wish to have them DONE Reader,
II your clock is out of repair please 10 send line
post Paid) to B. Pc rham, East Middle bury, ard
will call and see you, extra travelling fees TO pay
~ b. Reader, do not employ any one to repair
your clock, who destitute Of good recomma nda-
tons, especially young men who are new beginners.
East MiddIebury VT, May l, ls4l. I;lf
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DOCT. BROCKWAY.

ENTENDS being in Middebury about the
IL 10Th of May, and will as usual be prepar.
ed to operate upon. the,teetb. Those'who wish
his services will please make timely applica'
ton.
He would say to Dentists should this meet
the eye Of any, that he can furnish them with
a greatly improved article in the tooth line;
together with the knowledge of an improved
method of setting
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1S4l.

NNHIS line of Boats will resume business at
IL the opening of navigation, leaving Yer
GENES every Tuesday and Saturday morning at
O'Clock, towed by steamer McDonough to
Whitehall, arriving al Troythe Sd day-leaves
Troy Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 O'Clock
NJ, arriving at Vergennes on Tuesday and
Saturday mornings. Freight for the South
must be on board the fore part of the day previ-
Gus. AT Troy Freig hts will be taken up to the
hour of leaving For further particulars inquire
of r. CHAPMAN and
NJ. D. HALL, SVergennes,
H. S. OSBON, Agent, Troy-Office No. Isl
River ST., over ]. H. Hooker's Tow-boat Office,
4th door up stairs.
N. B.--The proprieiors of the above Line re-
spectfully solicit continuance of patronage, and
pledge themselves to forward freight entrusted to
their care with promptness and despatch, having
every necessary facility, as usual
.4pril, 1S4l. 4s,6m.
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This Packet has been thoroughly repaired, and /
now in irst rate order for
Freight and Passengers.
Will leave Vergennes at O'Clock in the morning.
lowed by the Steamer McDonough. Freight must
be on board the day previous. Passengers, partlcu-
laIly from Vermont, those moving or visiting their
friends, 10 and ro will almost always find some 60
ing into their immediate nelghborhood, thereby max
ing the trip more agreeable Every attention VIII be
paid to Passengers, with, or without board, by a
careful CAPTAIN and crew, who will endeavor to give
satisac ton.-For further particulars, inquire OF The
captain on board, or of
R. CHAPMAN, Vergennes.
or JOY e. WEBSTER, Buffalo.
March 25, 1S4i. 49;om.
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Carding Wool.

THE Custom Cards are now in readiness for
business, and those who want ROLL'
shall be well accommodated if they will pay the
little bills on the receipt of the rolls, which we
must ask in all cases, unless the charge can be
made in connection with charges for other
work Of larger amount.
Also CLOTH DRESSING done as usual.
A. SPALDING d co.
Middlubury, May l, 1910. 52;tf
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MISCELLANEOUS.
HYMNS.

HYMNS,
Sung at the National Fast, IN Middleburs
MAY IA, 1871.
Hark DER valley, lake. and mountain,
Mournful sounds the funeral knell,
Peaceful rests the Patriot Hero
In the land where Angels dwell.
Hark nation sunk in sadness,
Chaunt the requiem DER his tomb:
flushed the joyous songs of gladness,-
Dark the lowering cloud of gloom
Mourned with unavailing sorrow
His undying name shall be:
Listening stranger! Listening Stranger !
Soon deaths knell shall sound for thee
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STONE.

HHVHE subscriber having opened Ledge
few rods out of the village of Mid
dIebury, gives notice that he will furnish all
kinds Of Building Stone, on the most rea'
sonable terms. The stone is of superior
quality for tagging or undermining, and may
he obtained Of any size or shape. Those
who wish to buy, will do we'll to call and ex'
anime. ,ou
NIB. All calls in his line, as a MASON,
will be promptly attended to: -
OSGOOD HOLMAN.
MiddIebury Jan. 26, ls4l. S7'4m'
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HYMN.

HYMN.
Watt, wait, ye winds your rending tale d!
Go bid the nation weep:
The Chief, beloved, now lies bound
In deaths unconscious sleep!
The warriors heart, in days of dread
That felt the starting thrill,
That bounded mid the battles fire,
Is pulseless now and still
In war he won, in peace he wore,
Fame's rich undying wreath;
But ah that form is wearing now,
The diadem of leath!
Watt, wait, ye winds, with mournful speed,
Haste with your tale of gloom;
Tell youthful hearts. deathless name
Alone survives the tomb.
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and attire, returned TO New-York, came up
the river and passed on to Montreal; where
in consequence Of the disturbed relations
between this government and England, he
supposed he should find protection.
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man of letters, but all who would at little labor
gain an acquaintance with the wisdom of past
ages; with the history of the world; with the
past in all its varied phrases. of religion, arts,
arms, letters. That our limits will not permit
us to dwell so long, or explain so infinitely as
we would, its vast and general utility we regret
truly, but we have no doubt or hesitation in
pronouncing it a work sui generis, unsurpassed
in execution and unrivalled in usefulness.
1t is an honor TO our country 10 have produc-
ed its auihor--the ripest scholar of America
and scarcely equaled in Europe. Published by
Harper g. Brothers in one vol. Svo. PIP. 1880,
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[Coleman's Address.

THE SKUNK-AGAIN.-The merits OF
this hitherto much abused animal, are be-
ginning to be developed and appreciated.
Subioined is Gov. HILL's testimony of his
worth. which we extract from the last
Monthly Visitor. 1t would seem that the
good which,he skunk tout upon thatname }
accomplishes in his way, fully atones for
whatever is offensive in those striking Pc
culiarities and misunderstanding eccentric
tiles of his character, which, ever since
mother Eve nibbled the pippen, he has
been noted and prosecuted. The testimo-
nv of so eminent an individual as Gov. HILL
in favor of the skunk, WE think is entitled
to great weight. and WE trust it will have
its due influence in preventing farther war
of extirmination upon the animal, whose
virtues (which have too long been destined
to .sblush unseen and waste their Sweetness
on the des<xt arr should ensure him the
protection Of men, if they cannot secure
him against the annoyance Of dogs.-N. E.
Fs Pr. Dew.
"The skunk is so mischievous and Often
sive that man always wars upon him, when
he may do it with safety. But it has be-
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VERGENNES & BUFFALO
LINE.
THE CANAL PACKET
]. SHERMAN.

CAPT. NJ. T. DAVIS, will commence her trips
v on the 27ih of April, between this city and Buff
falo Rum ing NIGHT and DAY, follows
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The Peoples Pass is printed in the Brick
Building North endOf the Bridge, by
EPHRAIM MARKHAM.
by 'chom all orders for printing Books, Pamphlets,
Bills Cards, &C., Of erery description, ,viu be neatly
and fashionably erecuted, at short notice.
TERMS OF THE SIXTH VOLUME.
Village subscribers, $500
Mail subscribers, 900
Individuals and Companies who Office, Sis
or so cents if paid in six months
Companies stage routes, sIT5
or $50 if paid in six months.
Those who take of Posrders, a. 90
Companies and individuals off the route LIS
I50, if paid in six months.
No papers discontinued until arrearagcs paid the
option of the proprietor No payments Carriers allowed
cept ordered by the proprietor.
All communications be addressed the editor
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Fcem ne Raltimors lmerlenn.


Ia table which we published a few
days ago, showing the value Of the agri.
cultural productions Of the several States
/ Of the Union, us compared with The popu.
lalion Of each, it appeared that Vermont
was the first on the list. The chef STAPLE
OF that State is wool. In 1889, accord
/ ing 10 the census, Vermont produced 2, -.
257,705 pounds Of wool, which, in proper
ton Ia her population, is much the largest
amount grown in any State. The aggre-
gate product Of wool for that year, was
some forty millions Of pounds, leaving out
the States Of Michigan, Kentucky aud
North Carolina, from which full returns
wore not received.
The wool growing interest is one Of in
creasIng Importance. We receive aunu.
nlly from Great Britain some ten millions
wQr,h Of broadclotbs, when with proper
encouragement fromthe General Govern
ment the wants Of this country could be
we'll supplied at home. In respect 70 the
quality OF the wool grown in Tie United
states 1t VIII bear comparison with the TO-
reign article or II there be auy defci n.
cy on our side il would soon 10 remcdied
by the ludiclous management Of our wool
growers and by the use Of the best breeds
.uf sheep. 10 the manufacture Of fine
cloths a degree Of excellence has been,at.
tainCd N this coontry sufficient 70 warrant.
the success OF the business, If manulactu,
rers bad permanen! Inducements to make
the necessary preparations and invest
ments. ......
In many fthe States there ara exlen.
size districts Of billy country poorly adap-
ted to The ordinary purposes of pgricul-
iure, butwhich might be profiably used
Cor pasturing sheep. Ia Pennsylvania
and Virginia there are. no doubt, thou
sands Of acres, now unemployed, which
would be quite as well suited to the pur
pose as the bills of Vermont. Il only
needs that the policy Of the Government
should be steadily fixed On the side Of do.
mesIic interests to develope the productive
capabilities Of the country to an extent as
YET unwltnessed, and by many not con.
.eeived o. as possible. 3 ba
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MAsnx go nlxoN,s IINF-

This famous line is so often mentioned
in and out Of Congress that TO American
ears its nsuc is familiar as household
words. Its history and location are not,
however. so well or generally known but
that the anne xed article from the Salem
Gazette will be found to contain informa.
ton, new at least to some Of our readers,
on this subject.
Mason AND DIxoN's LINE. This
boundary Is 50 termed from the names OF
Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon-two
gentlemen who were appointed to run IN
finished lines in 1862, between Pepnsyl-
yania ard Maryland, on the Territories
subject the heirs OF Penn and Lord Balti.
more. A temporary line hid been run
ID 1880, but bad not given satisfaction to
disputing parties, although il resulted from
an agreement 10 1870, between them
selves. A decree had been made 10 IT'S
by King James, deineating TIE bounda.
ries between he lands given by charter
to the FIRST Lord Baltimore, and those ad.
judged TO his Majesty afterwards to Will
liam Penn which divided the tract 81
land between Delaware Bay and Chesa-
peake Bay, by a line equally intersecting
il, drawn from Cape Henlopen 10 The d0th
degree Of north latitude. A decree in
chancery rendered the Kings decree inn
peratiye. But the situation Of Henopen
became long a subject of serious, pro.
tracted and expensive litigation, particu-
llrly after the death OF Penn, in 17l5,
and Lord Baltimore in 17l4, Until John
and Richard and Thomas Penn, (who
had become the s5le proptietors OF the
/ American possessions Of their father Will
/ iam) and Ceeillius, the original patentee
entered into an agreement on the 10Th o
4 My, 1872. To this agreement char
was appended, which ascertained the sit,
Of Cape Henlopen and delineated divi
sion by an east and west line, running
westward from that Cape to the exac
\ middle Of the peninsula.
Lord Baltimore became dissatsfieS
with this agreement, and endeavored L
invalidate il. Chancery suits, kingly de
crees and proprietary arrangements follow
ed, which eventually produced the ap
4 pointmcnt Of commissioners TO run the
temporary line. This was effected il
1899. But the case in chancery being
decided in 1880, new commissioners wer
appointed, who could not, however, a
gree, and the question remained open I'm
til 1862, when the lines were run b.
Messrs. Mason and Dixon.
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Very respectfully,
Your G4ilow-citizon,
ANDREW JACKSON.
GARRrT GILBERT, Esq.

I The THAI OF CoLr.--The Grand Ju
ry OF the Court of Oyer and Terniner
having found true bill agans, JOHN C..
Coli. for the murder Of Samuel Adams
the accused was yesterday taken from the
City Prison and brought, heavily roned
into the chamber of the Assistant Alder.
men. His irons were here taken off, and
he was conductedint Court, before Judge
Kent, and Aldermen Woodruff and Leon
ard, 10 plead 10 the indictment. His
Counsel however, moved the Court for a
posiponement ofthe plea until "Wednesday
morning, when he will be called upon 10
plead guilty or not guilty to the indict-
ment. Al the request OF Counsel, copy
of the indictment was ordered 10 be fur
nished them. Coli was then remanded,
his irons again put upon him, and he con.
Quoted to prison. His appearance is that
ola man struggling with intense energy,
TO s,ife feelings that seem to vex his soul;
aud this continued contest with his own
heart has already gvent to his countenance
haegord and most repulsve aspect. He
is continually attempting TO converse with
his lailor about the murder, and has been
repeatedly checked by hlm when nppa.
rently on the point Of making disclosures
which would be greatly against him on
his trial.-N y. Tribune.
JoHN G. CoLT.-This individual was
brought into the Court Of Oyer and Ter
miner, on Wednesday, before Judge Kent
and Aliermeh Leonard and Woodruff,
charged with the murder of Samuel Ad-
ans. He appeared pale and haggard,
yet bis manner was cool and collected,
except during the reading Of the indict-
ment, when he became apparently much
excited, his color went and came again.
and he was unable TO reply TO the ques-
ton Of the clerk, whether he demanded
a trial upon the Indictment. Ills coun-
sci, Mr.. Emmett, replied for him in the
affirmative. TIE day Of trial was then
assigned for Monday, 1lth October.--
Boston Times.
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ARREST or ONE OF THE MuRDERER's
OF MARY c. Rooms On Monday,
James FinnegaD, rowdy Of confirmed
rascality, was arrested in this city by Of
ficer Tompkins of the New York police,
under Information amounting nearly to
certainty, that be is one of The wre,ches
who committed the outrage aud murder
on Mary G.. Rogers. Ii seems that the
New York police have already two or
three OF the gang in custody; that one Of
them confessed to the crime, and impli.
Gated Finnegan !; and tina, The keeper Of
house to which they were in the habit Of
resorting, informed the police Of F's
whereabouts, he having qui. the city i'm
medlately after the murder. Ii is stated,
that the gang consisted of six or seven
persons, whose atrocities in various forms
are familiar in the police annals that
two Of them were known TO Mary Rogers,
and meeting her in the street, on the
morning of her murder, they invited her
to sail to Hoboken, saying that they
had hired boat with oarsmen that she
accompanied them; was en,iced, unsus-
pecting, TO retired part of the shore,
and there after the Accomplishment Of
their hellisll purposi s, brutality murdered.
Finnegan when arrested wore a ring
which is said to have been identified as
one belonging TO Mary Rogers Boston
| Times.