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The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-26

DIsGRAcEFUL. A rrosi disgraceful scene
happened in the Pennsylvania Legislature a
week ago. 1t was between locofoco
member and locofoco editor. The said
Editor had printed something which stuck
in The nos,rils Of the honorable member, and
upon the appearance of the Editor al the
door of the Hall on Monday morning tie
member named MCGOWAN. went to him and
asked If he was the author of the offensive
paragraph He replied that he was; where
upon MCGOWAN raised chair and struck
the editor, who then pushed him of, and
was rather getting the better Of his aniago>
MIST. when the latter drew dirk knife and
thrust blow at him. The editor then run
behind the Speakers chair. and was pursu-
ed by MCGOWAN, and the knife was thrust
into his back, but as il struck The shoulder
blade, and was bent. the blow did not prove
fatal. The confusion was great. The
member in half an hour was arrested upon
a warrant. charged with an assault with in
tent to kill. 1t was a sort of Tom Benton
and Gen. Jackson Nashville affray.-Cale'
d0nicn.
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Mr.. CALHOUN IN New YORK.

Mr.. CALHOUN IN New YORK. Signs
too uneqLivocal to be mistaken, are daily
witnessed in the city and state of N. York,
rendering it certain that Calhoun, not
van Buren,, is the present favorite of the
.en-styled democracy" A few of the old
nunkers still adhere to the ruined fortunes
Oh Van Buren,; but only for a time. They
also will soon desert him, to swell the crow ]
Oh The followers of Calhoun. Rhig.
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ITO THE FRIENDS OF SCIENCE

LAST summer announced 10 my cores.
pondents, and the public generally, that a
Storm for keeping Meteorological journals
would be prepared aud sent to all those 10
the United States. Bermuda. West Indies, the
Azores, and the Canadas, who should signi-
fly willingness to Cooperate with me in
my endeayors TO find out all the phases Of
storms which occur within the range of the
wide spread simultaneous observations about
to be established.
have 10 announce now that The Storm
is completed, and arrangements are made
10 strike off a sufficient number to supply all
who shall express wish 10 aid in this most
important undertaking. 1t is my intention
TO lay down, on skeleton maps of the Uni
ted States, by appropriate symbols, all the
most important phases Of the great storms
which come within the range of our stimuli
ianeous observations and thus If is hoped
that We shall be able TO determine the shape
and size of all storms, whether they are
round or obong; and if oblong, whether they
move side. foremost, or end foremost, or OBJ
Equely; and their reloeiiy of motion and the
direction which they take in all the differ
en-, seasons Of the year; the course that the
wind blows, in, and beyond. the borders of
the storm; the fluctuations oftie barometer
and change of temperature which generally
accompany storms, and the erteni to which
their influence is felt beyond their borders.
Now, as many Of these particulars can
be observed as well without meteorological
instruments as with them, it is NANTES. that
all v1o will send me faiihful account OF
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TERMS OF The SEVENTH VOLUME.

Village subscribers, 81 90
Mail subscribers, 200
individuals and Companies who take at the Office
: sl'75 or $50 cents if paid in six months.
ompanies on stage routes, Sl,75
Those who take Of Postriders 50 90
II not paid At the end Of the year 2, 25
No papers discontinued until arrearages are paid
except at the option ofthe proprietor. No paymert
TO Carriers allowed except ordered BY the proprietor
All communications must be addressed to the edto
PosT PAID
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MISCELLANEOUS.
For the Peoples Press
THE COMET.

ailsplendid stranger of the sky,
What tidings from immensityl
On irnst of high import art sent
From him the Great Omaipotentl
What is thine GRAND! what art thoul
Docs terror clothe thy flashing brOwi
While from thy feathery train afar
Thou scatterest pestilence and warl
Blighiing the nations with thy breath
Presagiug famine. plague and DEATH,
Or dost thy peaceful path pursued
To thine allegiance faithful true
Mysterious visitant oh say,
Art thou the creature Of a day7
Glowing with phosphorescent FIRE,
Full soon in darkness to expire,
Ike some bright beacon blazing high.
To fare aloft, shoulder and die?
Or, driven-from thine orbit cast
Like autumn. leaf before the blast.
Roaming for aye in search Of rest,
Like unlaid ghost, unshtiven, unblestl
Do thy eccentric periods chime
The foOtsiep. Of revolving timel
Or narkest. in thy majesty,
The cycles of eternity
Where vast thou when this beautious earth,
Received its fair, and primal birthl
When morning star. broke forth in song,
Il. :. ,hror-1
Exultius in thy Makers praise,
The holy One of ancient days.
Celestial ranger from afar,
Rolling on high thy fiery car!
While traversing the wide abyss.
Hast seen another world like thisl
By the Creators hand so blest,
So fallen, sithless, to its trust,
So vast theatre OF grace,
Throughout the realms Of boundless sp,cel
Unwearied wand'rer, in thy haste
Through the illimitable waste,
Oh hast thou never seen ATARI
Some bright, peculiar, glorious STAR
The radiant mansions of the blest,
Where weary ones at last may rest;
Where uncreated glory shOne.
Around the great Eternars throne1
Where Christ our mediator stood,
And waved his sceptre bought with blOod1
The Lamb, from the foundation slain,
Who trod the wine press all alone.
Where saint and seraph, joined to raise,
One long-loud anthem to his praise.
Mingling the high and holy strain,
With AIleluia, praise amen.
Though still ny wayward fancy broods
On those aerial solitudes,
ask not + thou knowest where
Lie The dark realms of long despair,
Oh, wherefore seek to know,
Mere Of the dread abodes of woei
And all in vain. to ask of thee,
Tbs secrets OF eternity;
fellow servant thou of mine;
To trace thy destined path is thine.
Ii. mine to bow me to His will,
Who bids his creatures, peace be still.
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CONVENT AT ChAsLEsrowN, MAss.-We
learn from the Bos.~n papers that The Mas
sachusetts Hoase of Representatives, by a
vote of 204 10 10. determined TO take no
action on the matter cfthe destruction Of the
Ursline Convent al Charles,own. This is
as it should be. There is no propriety in
indemnifying Catholics for loss of property
by mobs. while no such indemnify is grant,
ed to- protestants in similar circumstances.
In our opinion, there ought TO be general
law, in every State. assessing the damage
done by mobs 10 the counties in which such
outbreaks occur. Such is the case, we be-
lieve. in Pennsylvania. But 10 grant TO one
religious denomination. rights or privileges
which are denied TO oil Others, is entirely
repugnant 10 the spirit Of our institutions -
Jour. Com.
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VOL. Vino. 81

but submitted the case without remark.
NJ. FILLMORE, ESQ.,. who was retained as
associate counsel with III. K. SMITH, Esq.
for the plaintiffs, addressed the jury al the
closing up of the trial with great effect.
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meeting''at all. But 10 matter. Without
waiting 10 ascertain the facts, the supposed
delinquent was made forthwith to walk The
plank. The new commission passed ihro'
this city yesterday.-N. Y. Com. Adr.
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MIDDLEBURY VT. APRIL 26. IS43.

printer He has host to print for, and
every one sets up for critic. The pretty
Miss exciaims why don't you give US more
poetry, marriages and bon mots1 away with
these s;alepieces' The politician claps his
specs on his nose, and runs If over for q
violent inveciive; he finds none; he takes
his specs of, folds them. stick. them in his
pocket, declaring them good for nothing but
to burn. So it goes. Every one thinks
it ought 10 be printed expressly for himself,
as be is subscriber, and vet after all this
complaining. would you believe i, sir, (said
the honest Corporal, clapsing his hands
mos: beseechingly) would you believe it sir,
there are some subscribers who do no, hes
itaie to cheat the printer out of his pay,
Our army swore terribly in Flanders, but
they never did any thing so bad as that
'Neverp said my Uncle Toby emphaiically.
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NORTH END OF THE BRIDGE, BY
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by whom all orders for printing Books,
Pamphlets. Bills, Cards, &C., ofevery des
rriPtion will be neatly and fashionably ex
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AN EXTRACT.

From the Rer. Mr.. Bronson's lectures on
prophecy, lately delivered a. CHn.onpiHe
and Ausable Forks.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-18

Mr. CLAY WIrHpRAws-S Such is the fact, reader,
startling us it may be, and incredible: What we said
weeks since this topic, by way OF specializing
upon chances and prospects, 10 every day becoming
Clay will not be the Wing candidate for President in
"A
few weeks since, when Judge Means name
first brought up by even some oft Wing presses
of the North, and made to occupy The position OF r.
raj Of Clay the Cincinnati Gazette obligiDg
10 speak advsedy for the Judge that he would be
candidate in opposition to Mr. Clay. This, however,
was in the incpien stages Of the treason against the
"vindctlve demagogue, and before the public mind
had had opportunity give expression Of its opinion
and comparisons suffered to be drawn in the minds OF
men between the two, than perceptible change was
imme diaely manifest. The very fact of Mr. Clay
friends stopping to reflect upon popularity and draw
contrasts fatal to bis prospects, and gave the Judge
position of prominence. What tin,idiy whisper.
ed among the cautious leaders at frs now, in he East
and North at least boldly talked Of as if involving
the success Of the Wing party and many who once
were the friends Of Clay, openly declare
that and will ns be! be h vein III m
frankness, in putting Judge Leans name out of the
question: is opposed to Mr. Clay the ground Of avail
ability and ready 10 raise the NJ Lean flag. MIR. Clay
cannot concentrate the abolition vote upon himself
So do his friends say openly. They think the Judge
can,-the editors of the Gazette think he can,-ano
would it be believed'-it is expected that the Judge
will make such decision from the Bench this week
in certain exciting question: as will seemingly sustain
the law, but coneiliate The Aboiitionists
We believe sincerely that Mr.. Clay is at this time
good wlhdrawn,-that it is with his consent, OF
that he is willing any man of his party should step in
between him and the object of his ambition, one will
beleve,-but the omnipoence Of the Dictator of the
extra session is grown conemptibly weak and he who
was apparently the mind and power and will Of the
entire Wing party, is incapable Of saving himself
from being their conciatory sacrifice.
Cincinnati Enquirer, July ii.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-18

STATE DERrs-4 Tabular NieW.-Ths following
table is published in the London Times to snow" ,ha
observation-disclosures The principle of "repudiu.lan, inc
Urea, maiary Of The people of the United States are
rae 10 ,bs cI,ms Of honesty and good faith !. VIII
seem that a1 the population Of the several state. o,s
given in the table and tina, the States are dvaeo ad
four classes Is States having no pubic
States indebted. and paying their interest regularly
3rd dsbrd and ackno wlrdging, bu, not paying
an indebted
Of their deb, or as the phrase goes, "rePuda''ng
so,,uen, shom;ns the Population Of The Se s.s
States and Territories in the american On'0H Gas
sifed as joitOsos, ri-
2. Indss. d, bu, paying their interest regularly
3. Indebted, but not paying interest. a.h.
d Indeh,ed and dsavowing, IN part, their oeo'-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-18

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT LASsIsGBuRo.-A FIRE broke
out at half past four o'clock yesterday afternoon in the
stable attached TO The large Hotel in Lansing urg,
known as the Rensselaer, House. The flames soon eI
tended TO the main building and 10 brewery belonging
TO MIR. Parmelee, and thence spreading north and
south, rsged for three hours with great fury destroy
ing about thirty FIVE buildings and damaging as ms ny
more. Among the buildings consumed are the Rens.
seaer House. fine brick hotel with extensive stables,
sheds, &c large number brick and wooden dwelling
houses; large brewery and soap factory; The printing
office of the Lansingburg Gazette; a dozen or more
stores, and nearly score of workshops sheds, and
outbuidings Of various kinds. The total amount Of
property destroyed injured BY the fire, cannot fall
short of S45 900, which there SIS 900 insured
albany Euening Journal, July 10.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-18

Safe .7rripal Of the Passsngers.-By an extra from
the Boston Mail, learn that the steamboat fenob
scot arrived on Thursday morning from ST. John
The St. John Morning News OF Wednesday contains
the following additional particulars respecting the Co
lumbia.
The Steamer Margaret which bad sailed TO the as
sstsnce of the Columbia arrived in Halifax at three
o'clock Friday, with the mails and passengers Of
the Columbia and the sad tidings that she would be
total loss.
At 4 o'clock, P. NJ, boat from Seal Island Light
made its appearance and took the ladies' ashore-the
other passengers remaining 10 assist in saving the
wreck. Their efforts and the ntrePidy OF the ere
were so far successful that all the valuable furniture
board-a The passengers baggage, and part OF The
engines, were saved. Except these moveabes, all will
be rretrievably lost.
She had driven on the rock FIVE feet above high water
mark broke her back on Wednesday, and when The Mar
care, left she swinging by her bows, and certain so
be dashed to pieces by the ordinary commosion Of the
wind and waves. The passengers and mails of the
Columbia were to be conveyed to England IN the
reserve steamer Margaret to sail on Sunday or Mon
day
Previous to leaving Seal Island, the passengers of the
steamship Columbia convened meeting of which the
Hon. Abbott Lawrence, Of Boston, was unanimously
elected chairman.
The meeting acquitted Captain Shannon of all blame
gave thanks TO the officers, crew, Nc OF the Columbia
recommended that sum be raised to recompense thu
people Of Seal Island for their Kindness &C., &c. &c
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-18
LOUISIANA ELECTION.


Below will be found the glorious result in this
State, which has SO long been under Wing thradom.
Her ancient fame for Democracy has been brilliantly
restored by The election of those able Democrats, Sill
DELL La Branche, Dawson, and Bosser, who will wor.
thiy represent the Creole State in the National Coun.
ellis have swept the State and elected srery mem.
Der of Congress. Though the Wings tried the patent
plan oil errymanderng-though they their hther.
70 'nvInc'ole ieades' White and Moore-and though,
whatever they may nolc say Of General Apathy, thew
endeavored to rouse the clans Of Whipgery to tba
field, nothing could save them. They acknowledges
Waterloo disaster. The Tropic good humoredIy ac
knowledges defeat, and says 1.-THE rout of the WHO'S
has been perfect and conclusive. The Wings have
been defeated-defeated clearly, because the Loco
oco tic ket obtained The greatest number of votes As
that honest young philosopher Jacob Faithful, said,
what 10 done can't be helped During the balance Of
the summer, we thall turn attention 10 literary
sentimental and scientific Matters and leave the world
of politics to take Of itself Our readers are not
altogether satisfied with the manner in which we have
egected their interests TO look after party interests
and shall endeavor to maba satisfactory
Parties and parzans, therefre, may 60 TO gruss-we
will try and find other fish to fry
On the evening OF the 10th ins the Democrats were
to celebrate by grand procession and salute of ISL
guns "the glorious victory which has been achieved
throughout State, the combined forces Of Blue
Light Federalism, hard cider coonery, npIaslers
aristocracy, and humbug in general
The Bee, (Wh'g) is deeply mortified at the result,
but promises spirit and enthusiasm at the Presi-
Dental Election. But cannot whence the
Wings are 10 draw the materiet for a gallant cam.
paign They have tried their strongest Captsn, Clay,
and his banner has been thrown in the dust VIII
they look out for a more "available" candidate, or
can they find one who will lead them to victory The
disease in their party is radca-the people have be-
come sick of Wing professions and practice, and, If
the Democrats be but wise in the employment of Their
strength, the very of Whiggery will be of
"things gone BY" The Bee cavsllerly kicks gu, of
the ranks the changers Of 1910, who governed
solely by the love of spoils and will, according to its
prediction, betray the Democrats-but there many
Others who in the Democratic principles the only
safety for the Constitution, and ch. erfully abandon
their old heresies, TO stray back 10 the Federal
fold But 10 the eloquent details
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-18

Hos. DAsIEL WEBSTER was cast in suit Instituted
against him, rs endorser of note for $1,000. The
circumstances these =
When the note iel! due, and not paid By The
maker, MIR. Webster was residing in Washington, but
had agent for the management Of his private business
in Boston The holder Of the note notice by The
mail to Mr.. Webster, at Washington, of the non
payment but there proof that he ever received
il. For MI Webster u was maintained that the notice
should have been sent TO Boston where il known
he had his domic The court, however held that The
mailing of the notice to Washington was under the
circumstances, sufficient notice, aud gave Judgment
against Mr.. Webster.-N y. Express
Col. Henry C. Lea OF Perry county, has consented
10 run as Wing candidate for Congress- in the third
district agains, Dixon II. Lewis Lea is one of the
tallest men the State, and Lewis is decidedly the
broadest The high standing of one agains, The solid
understanding OF the other Lea is out for speed but
in this we have faith that bottom will win.
Mobile Register.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-18
Lac from the Coast of africa.

The brig Robert Captain Cook, whose serious dill
entity with the British Consul at Sierra Leone we men
toned at length days since, arrived at THIS Poi
Yesterday morning. She reports that trade on me
coast is very du and that there is great stock OF
American goods. Produce was scarce and consequent
ly high ,oe,ble
and did Interrupt the trade in any manner Whatever
war exists without any prospect of IFS speedy
lion 1t seriously interrupts all valuable trace ~
that neghborhood, very much to the cost OF the ira
ders on the const, of whom there at present grea
number.
The English vessels Of war still keep up the Prae
ice of boarding American vessels but generaiiJ
treat them with courtesy and poiteness. Inc oi'e
Robert was herself boarded by boat from an Enghsf
steamer.
The slave factories on the Island of Galenas were
re- built and were doing brisk business as ever, ac
cordne to the account given By Spanish SLAYER e
Can't Cook. There were number oil siaVefS w Tux
coast, one or two Of which had full cargoes ana were
pre pairing TO sail for Cuba. The health all along 'h'
coast was excellent No accounts were received ifo
the colony at Monrovia.
The Robert brings quantity Of gold dust and ivory
40 par, OF her cargo She is consigned to her owners
Messrs Gilman and Smull.-.New York Tribune
LATER FROM MosTEvrDEo.-The Bremen barque
julius and Edward, Captain Siedenburg, arrived yes
terday bringing Monte video dates to the th OF May
Oribe was still besiegng the city, and about 3,ooO TO-
Ieigners principally french ana l.a''as nau
in favor Of the city Government. Admiral Brown
had made second attack Rat Island, but the British
Commodore, Purvis, interfered II was thought, tina
boh beperents would consent that Rat Island should
be occuued by the Central forces In Buenos Ayres
there was still considerable excitement against the TO-
reipners for their inlerlerence.-b.
FRoM vALpARAIso.-Captan Post, who came pas
senger in the Chile, which arrived Monday from Val
raraiso, April 81, brings news that Mr.. rend'e'on
America Minister at Chill, had obtained indemnify o.
American claims, for property destroyed, &c.
The first insialment is already on its way to the
United States. Mr. Dow, the newly appointed Consul
al Valparaiso, had not arrived when the Chile leit.
m. Y. Express
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-18

The CHINESE MIssIos.-Mr. Gushing Is at Wash
ng,on pre- parrng to embark for Norfolk, on bis mission
10 China When he will Start is not known-but ne
must. however, reach Suez on the 22d OF September
next in order 10 meet the members of his suite, who
have already sailed, and go board the Brandyw'ne
the vessel which will convey the embassy 10 CHINA
We learn, from the New York Herald, that The lin
gust physician, draugh,sman and two attaches, who
accompany the mission. sailed some time since from
Norfolk Mr.. John Tyler, Jr., does not accompany
Mr. Gushing. The Proprietor and Editor of The Scan
ton Register, who fully competent, will discharge
the duties of interpreters to the mission.
The Herald adds that Mr.. Cushing's suite will CON
sst of ten persons The official costume Of the Minis
ter will be the uniform Of Major General with some
light alterations in the way fembroideres The cos
tune recommended by the department. consists Of blue
coat With gilt buttons, and very richly embroidered,
white vest also, embroidered white pantaloons, with
gold stripe down the seam and ehaPsau with white
plume But as it impossible to have the embro'-
deries executed in time, Mr. Gushing adopted the alter
native allowed by the department, and chose the militia
nv costume we have described.
We trust that the Mission will be Of some real ser
vice and q, least keep the policy of Great Britain from
desiroyne our interests in trade with the Celestial En-
pire-Phila Spirit Of the Times.