The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-03-01


Cuv;er we,ohed thee pounds ten ounces. ne
bra;n does not attain its full size, generally Ill
the age of % to %; frequently not III cc' 1o'
and sometimes even II Is much ia'e' !" i''0' ~
fore it is fully developed.
Rock SALT A body of rock salt, like that
found in Europe, has been discovered near
ah;nrdon Virginia, at the depth of two hun
dred and sixty feet. This is the first that has
over been found in the United States
THE MINERAL RICHES OF OUR COUNTRY
1t is said that in the Everglades Of Florida,
there is distinct formation Of coral extending
for hundreds of miles, at various depths under
the waters surface,which can always be reach
cd by thrusting pole through the mud and
water. Sometimes this formation of carbonate
of lime approaches very near the surface oil
the water, and gives forth ringing sound on
being struck.
ETEight years ago, Chicago was wilder
ness. with only solitary garrison, kept by the
United States, TO serve as a check TO Indians.
Now it contains between five and six thousand
inhabitants. and the average import trade is
over Sl,500,000 annually.
A Coon MovENESF.-Thc magistrates Of
commit for felony in all cases of attempted
suicide. This course Of proceeding has receI-
we'd the appreciation Of the Judges.
A New Co1N.-.An elegant gold coin of the
value of five pounds sterling, will shortly be
ISSUED from the British mint, and will bear on
one side the exact likeness of the Queen. and
on the other, the fable of Una leading the Lion.
1t is said to be splendid work of art.
The population of the city of New York is
3I2,932.
The New York Hospital, which has now
been incorporated for more than century, has
had a new wing added TO the building within
the last wear, and its accommodations are now
comfortable and ample = sufficient for $50 pa
tents. The average number in the hospital,
during the last 10 months, has been 49,
Total, during the year, 1873. 1t can now ac-
commodate I60 additional patients; the ex-
pense, per week. of each of whom is, including
medicines, board, &c. 1911.
Right Examples in High PiaceS.-A cor
respondent informs us that on Wednesday last
Governor Fairfield signed the total abstinence
pledge, and his example was followed by all
the members of the Council but one, who is a
rumselIer. 1t is said. by those who have had
good opportunities for Judging, that there is not
one -tpenfieM part SO much grog sold at the
tavern bars in Augusta this winter as formerly.
Portland Advertiser.
1t has been stated that the President has ap-
pointed Professor Ingram, as special messen-
ger TO South Central America.
1t is stated that the citizens of Concord have
,.ole a., l. re 1,,gn
plated railroad to Fitchburg.
The Secretary Of War says that the number
Of cadets at Vest Point is $40 The greatest
number admissible is 200.
A very remarkable decrease in the usN of
wines occurred in England, last year. The
consumption was 295, 1862 gallons less than in
1910
There were los patients admitted into the
Insane Hospital Of Maine, during the last year
BY the census OF I94I, there were 63l insane
persons ia that State.
The number of recruits enlisted in the U. S.
Army, from the lst of Oct, 1910, to the 3Olh
Sept. 1871, was 4,922.
The Board Of Directors of the Western Rail
road have passed vote offering to the govern.
ment TO submit the whole subject of carrying
the mails on that road to relcrence-and bind
ing themselves TO carry them for such compen-
sation as the referees after hearing both parties,
may decide 10 be just and reasonable.
The Secretary of War states that the num-
Der of Militia in the United States, is ,66S, 1857
men ; of which Virginia has 1851; New
Nork, 1859; Ohio, 1SO,25s and Penn.
236,I7I.
The Navy Sc rotary, OAR. Upsher,) has
given instructcns TO the commandments of the
several Navy Y DIS 10 supply the crews of the
public vessels sc .ng OH cruise, with the Bible,
one copy to each mess. In this act every
friend of seamen will rejoice.
1922 gallons of milk were carried into
Boston, over the Worcester railroad during
the year ending January LIST, 1912.
The Chief Justice of Texas his united with
a Baptist church, and is devoting all his Ieis-
ure time to preaching.
It's estimated that one person out of nine
in the L. S. is total abstinence man making
the number of temperance men 100000 in
all. Surprising each individual saves only 10
cents day, in one year the amount saved
Will be 81, 100000.
The whole number of deaths in Lowell du-
ring the year 1871 is 400, Of which 22O were
males, and 209 were females, 81, sexes un.
known. The population of Lowell would av-
erage during the year about $4,000
About $4,000 individuals have, since the
establishment of Colleges, been graduated at
the various institutions throughout the United
states-6oOO at Harvard University alone.
'Grogan, the celebrated patriot, whose sci
cnre in Vermont. and imnrisnnnnnnt l.. sIo-4