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The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

@EXEcUTIvE APPoINTMENrs-A
bald w. Hyde has been appointed Collec-
tor of the District of Vermont rice William
P. Briggs removed. This appointment ex-
cites no surprise in this vicinity. as it has
long been known that the nomination is
thoroughly identified with the Loco Foco
party. Mr.. Briggs received his commits.
sion from the hands of President Harrison.
short time before his death, and was nom.
mated to the senate by Mr. Tyler himself.
He was a member of the Harrisburpb Con.
vention, one of the Presidential Electors
from this State in 1910. and we believe he
has always discharged his duties, as COL
lector. to the satisfaction of all parties, not
excepting the Government itself. But as
we would be impartial in setting forth the
respective claims of these two gentlemen
for the Office in question, we feel Obliged to
admit that Mr.. Hyde has also "done the
State some service" in his day and genera,
ton, having filled the post of Collector du.
ring the entire administrations of Jackson
and Van Buren,, and occupied lucrative
place in the Custom House department for
more than thirty years. We deem il en-
tIrely unnecessary to add any thing further
to establish his indisputabIe claims TO a re.
appointment. For if there be any profit in
the office, surely such infatigable and lone.
continued service must silence the importn.
nifty of those who might desire to share il.
We have received communicated on
this subject from a prominent member of
the Democratic party which we are COM
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

RIcH.-The trial of Joe Smith, at Spring
field. Illinois, created quite sensation a.
mong all classes. The court room was
crowed with spectators. Judge Pore presi.
ded, and on either side of him were the
seats occupied by the ladies. Prophel
Smith was also present, and was defended
by Mr.. Butter6eld, of Chicago. After the
examination closed, dead silence ensued-
deep anxiety prevailed the entire mass, and
Mr.. Butterfield rose in solemn and impo-
sing manner to open the case, as follows
IL rise under the most extraordinary cir
cumstances in this age and country, reIi.
gious as it isl Iappear before the Pope,
supported on either hand by angels, to de-
fend the Prophet ofths Lord!
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

STEAMBOAT ExPLosIoN-Loss Of LIE
The "Harry of the West" large new and
very fine steamboat belonging to Cincin.
natl, burst her boiler on the 18th inst, Oh
her way from New Orleans to st LOUIS
She had just taken in wood, below Mem.
phis. on the Mississippi.
We see by letter in the Journal of Com.
merce, that one of the firemen, who stood
directly in front of the boiler, was blown
overheard, and doubtless instantly killed
Another was found dead on the forecastle.
Several of the hands. including two cooks,
are missing, besides some of the deck pas
sengers. One cabin passenger IS also MS
sing. Another had his jaw broken in 20
places.
Another was badly bruised and injured
by the steam. A deck passenger with
twelve hundred dollars in gold, in belt
round his person, jumped overheard and
was drowned alongside the boat, leaving his
wife and child on board.
Besides these casualties the writer saw
four other men floating down stream, hold
ing on TO drift wood. A skiff from fnt
boat put off after them but whether theY
were saved or not, he cannot say.
Nor was it known,n nor ever will be known
how many, oil told. are lost. The mate
had his leg broken in two places Another
man. also had his leg broken. 5or 6 of the
hands attached to the boat badly scalded-
some of them very severely.
The missing passengers were taken of
by the steamer "Grey Eagle which tow
ed the "Harry of the West back to Mem
phis.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

The L" Great Democratic party" are, just
now, in about as much trouble as the wicked
trhigs could desire to see them. The &c DEM
ocracy" of New York have nominated Mr..
pan Buren,, and appointed the General Con-
vention for November next, instead of May
1874. This has given offence to the young
dsmocracie of the city of New-York and in
turn the old Tammany men of the said city
have censured the young men. I'd trouble.
The democracie of the great Key Stone
State, penn have nominated Mr.. Bucha-
nan, and recommended the General Conven-
ton for May, 1874: Georgia has nominated
Mr.. Calhoun. We hope to see other nomi-
nations soon, and advise them all 10 nail their
coiors 10 the n,nst. The smaller fry may be
easily disposed of, but Mr.. Calhoun submits
to no adverse nomination.
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year. He produced very favorable i'm.
preston in this county, during the late term
Of the Supreme Court. and we understand
he has been equally successful in Windharn
aud Orange counties.
"The Supreme Court held its session for
this county at Hydepark on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week--preseht, Judges
Royce, Bennett and Hebard. Very little
business was done. occupying but two days.
We learn that Judge Hebard's official
course thus far elicits very general apPro-
baton. He certainly presides with dignity
delivers opinion with promptitude aud abil
ily, and bids fair 10 be an efficient and pop.
ular Judge.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10
ROMAN CATHOLIC EMIGRATION

Roman CATHOLIC EMIGRATION. The
London correspondent ofthe Montreal Cou-
rier writes, that a scheme has been marured
in London in concert with The Roman Cath
olic clergy of Ireland. for an extensive i'm.
migration 10 The agricultural free States in
the North Western Valley of the United
States, comprising the States Of Ohio, Mich.
igan, Indiana, Illinois. Wisconsin, Iowa,
aud Missouri. Father Matthew is one of
Trustees Of the proposed Company.
We sec it stalled in another quarter that
Father Matthew intends to visit this coun.
try during the present season.
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Mr.. C.. Fl. Peabody. Editor or the

Mr.. c. Fl. Peabody, Editor or the Eve.
ming Bulletin, of this city, has commenced
in the Supreme Court, an action against
Messrs William p. Winchester and John
R. Bradlee, jointly, for their late attack up.
on him in his editorial stronghold. The
writ contains two counts, one for assault
and battery simply, and the other for such
assault and battery, with consequential
damages to the plaintiff person, mindfeel-
ings, and business. The damages are laid
at $4,000 Mr.. Bradlee was present at
the time, as friend of Mr.. Winchester,
but it is not pretended that he took any uc-
tive part in the affray.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

The EDITOR OF THE MADIsoNIAN, who
lives upon the black mail he levies from the
Federal office holders, has been sending
circulars through the country requesting
the different Office holders to procure for
his assenine sheet certain number of sub
scribers, with the gentle hint, that as each
OF these government officers must have suf-
ficlent influence to secure the desired num-
Der of disorders, the mcney may as well
be forwarded by return mail. In case of
compliance, the good offices of the editor
are promised, and the cost of refusal is so
well known, that in many cases the desir-
ed pay has been sent The collector of
the Port of Savannah, Col Hunter, was
levied upon, as they say, for $50, which
he accordingly forwarded to Washington.
Hardly, however, had the money been re-
ceived, when Col. Hunter was removed
from his office, and Mr.. Myers appointed
In his place for the purpose, we presume,
OF levying another fifty dollars from the
new incumbent. Truly, John Tyler and
his mouth piece are well matched
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

AWFUL MURDERS IN NEW JERsEY.-The
N. Y. American OIL evening gives the
particulars of the murder at Port Golden,
Warren co.. N. j.. Of an aged man named
John B. Parke, his brothe, .in.law, John
Cartner, Cartaer's wife. her infant child, and
her son, aged about 4 or S years. Money,
which Parke was known TO be in possession
of, was the motive which led TO the murders.
The American says there were two other
children, but they slept in distant part Of
the house-unknown. probably, to The muir.
derers, and most fortunately, they were not
awakened by the deeds of hell perpetraiinp
below, therefore gave no indication of their
presence and only knew they were orphans
when going in the morning to receive their
mothers accustomed kiss.
One thousand dollars reward has been of.
fefed for the apprehension of The murderers.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

VIRGINIA ELEcrIoNs.-The Tribune oil
yesterday morning brings us more definite
results of the recent election. We make
the following summary:
Dist. MEMBERS OF CoNeREss ELECTED.
l. A. Atkinson, U) over Langhorne
(W.) by AZ.
2. &C. Dromgoole. H. -no opposition.
q. E. w, Hubbard, IL over Toler, (W.)
by 66.
5. w. L. Goggin, (w.) brob. over T.
W. Gilmer.
No think there is but little probability
of Mr.. Goggin's election. The Tribune
estimates. too highly we fear, Mr.. G.'s ma.
jority in five counties in the district at 600.
and adds Switch Greene and Madison
small counties-cannot fairly overcome. "
Greene and Madison gave Van Buren, CAT
majority, which we do not think has been
diminished at the recent contest; on the
contrary we fear it is increased. The Wing
counties in the district have not polled their
full strenglh.-AB. Dai. Adv.1
6. John w. Jones, IL. } over J. M. Bolts.
Z. H, A. Wise, (Tyler) over Carter.
8. w. Newton,( W. over Hunter. by ISL
9: Saml. Chiffon, (W.) over Smith, a.
by 500.
10: VIM. Lucas, L. over C. J. Faulkner,
w. by 352.
II. William Taylor, Loco, over Stuart.
Is. Geo. w. Hopkins, Loco-no opposi-
ton.
10. Lewis Steenrod, Loco-no opposition.
We have nothing definite from the 3rd,
l2'h and 18th Districts. Both branches of
the Legislature will be Locofoco.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

MARRIAGE EXTRAORDINARILY cores
pendent of the n. Y. Courier & Enquirer
writes that-"On Thursday. April 18th,
were married at Wilkes Co. n. G by e.
der Colby Sparks, Of the Baptist Church.
Messrs Chang and Eng. the Siamese twin
brothers, to Misses Sarah and Adellne,
daughters of Mr.. David Yeates. of Wilkes
CO., N. c." Whether the happy quddruP'
Is started on journey to pass off the Hon
eymoon, or remained at home, We are not
informed.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

The EXTRAORDINARY BANK RoBERY At
COLUMBUS, GEo.-ARREsr OF ONE OF The
ROBBERS. We published on Monday the
account Of the extraordinary robbery perPe-
uaied upon the Insurance and Trust Com.
pany at Columbus. Geo. 10 the amount Of
100000. Mr.. Bass, the Teller, and Mr..
Murdoch, the Secretary, it appears, went
into the Bank about P. NJ. for the purpose
Of counting the money. As they opened
the vault, and whilst in the vault, Mr.. Bass
thought he heard some persons al the door;
he went to the door, saw no one locked il.
and went back again into the vault. While
holding candle in his hand, and standing
with his back towards tho door, 10 an instant
he and Murdoch were grabbed by some per-
sons, and the light put out. Ba 5 eommenc.
ed making a noise, but the robbers told
them that if they made any noise, they
would at once kill them, willis, each had
HI man by the throat. Some one or two
more we're picking up the funds indiscrim.
inaiely in the vault while this was going on.
After they had got all they wanted, they
locked Bass and Murdoch in the vault. and
told them if they made any noise before
they (lhe robbers) got out of the house. that
they would 60 back and murder them. The
Bank officers remained in the vault about
three hours before they could make them
selves heard BY any body in the town.
After their robbery was known in town,
Of course an excitement commenced Sus-
picion fell upon certain gamblers in Coluui.
bus. After while, a negro said he saw
Thos. McKeen about that time in the eve
ming. coming from towards the bank with
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10
MORAL COURAGE.

The Journal of Commerce has the fol-
lowing remarks upon the propensity some
people have to ask editors to fight battles
for them, while they remain safe in anouy-
nous shelter, as if it were nothing for the
conductor of newspaper to encounter
risks and responsibilities of all sorts, and as
If it were part of his duty to contend for
those who will not even trust him with their
names:
" Moral courage" says the Journal, els
a choice commodity, and is shared largely
ny almost crery individual. in his own es-
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

o. The next meeting Of the General
Convention of Congregaiiooalist Ministers
and Churches in Vermont will be held on
the third Tuesday of June next (instead Of
the second Tuesday of Sept at Chester
1t may be of service to delegates to this
Body from other States, if this notice should
be copied by differen, religious papers. We
should also be glad 10 publish the time and
place Of meeting of Ecclesiastical bodies in
other States, should it be furnished US Vt.
Chronicle.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

The Calhoun and Van Buren, factions OF
the democratic party, are now in open hos
tility. The Calhoun organ in Washington
has a spir tied article entitled &c The proba.
BILE disorg anization of the democratic party
who will be responsible for it ?" The ar
ticle charges the New-York Pan Buren, par
ty with passing resolu tons of &c disorgan-
izing tendency, in defiance of the expressed
opinion of tel States in regard to the mode
and time of holding the National Convention,
and riding rough shod over the democracy
of the city of New-York" "What say
Virginia to this" SC.
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The ROMANCE OF REAL LrrE-A DE-

The ROMANCE OF REAL LIFE-A De-
sERTER ENRICHED.-The Manchester
Times states that ga man who was confn-
ed in the New Bailey prison for desertion
from the army has recently been discover
ed to be the heir to a property worth up
wards OF SlOO, 900. Application was made
to the Horse Guards to obtain his liberation
from Jail, that he might Immediately come
to the enjoyment of his riches which for
tune had so unexpectedly showered into
his lap: his discharge arrived when he was
set 4! liberty. His name is John Flitcroft,
and he enlisted early in life into the Royal
Horse Artillery. 1t is stated that .f60, 900
of the fortune will be paid to him in ready
cash, and the remainder in funded property
in the neighborhood of Ashton-under-Lyn
at Staleybridge."
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From the Burlington Free Press

We find the following paragraph in the
last number Of The Lamoile Standard, and
are grati6ed 10 learn that Judge Hebard
gives so good satisfaction in that section of
the State. He is a new Judge, and will OF
course find difficulties enough in his first
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

RETURN OF MISSIONARIES. The Rev.
Eugene Kincaid and lady, of the Baptist
Mission in Burmah, arrived in this city on
Sunday last, via. England, in the ship
Samuel Hicks from Liverpool. Mr.. Kin
caid has been absent nearly fourteen years
and has returned to his native land on ac-
count of declining health. He has brought
with him, besides his this three children,
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

New York Custom IIoUsE.-A larger
amount of business was done at the Custom
Hnusp.. Monday, than for long time past.
The amount of duties on the goods entered
excre Is 100000
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

Tine New HAxpsHIRE PATRIOT (Radi.
cal, moi Hilps,) declares for May, 1914, as
tho time ofholding the next Locofoco Ma
iional Convention. Vans November Con
vsntion is done for.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-10

JAMES READ s. Co. BAYKRUPrs.-The
debts amounted 10 shout $500, 900. Already
$3.50, 900 have been paid in dividends to
creditors. The sum paid ia snid amount
to a sum equal to all the other bankrupt div
idends in Massachusetts.
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two of the children Of the Rev. Mr.. Com
stock, of the same Mission, who will re-
main with their relatives in this country.
Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-07-05
RECORDS OF TIE PAST.
\ TEMPERANCE skETcn,

There was another whom | loved in
,busc en,lv DAYS, and there is much thai
is sad in her memory. fnr her lol was u
rr,cvous onr ,hough all unrixcd with
euilr. did not know her. Of whom
speak. ,ill Henry Linton made her his
n,idc. and brousiil her TO dwell near my
own home. was then bu, child, but
pas,iona,cly lovr,l the beautiful. aud with
almost rcvcreu;ial admiration did | gaze
upnn The elegant i,ahrl Linton, for she
was the ycrv impcrsuna,ion of all thar is
lovely IN woman, the cinb,d yiug OF my
iai-est visions.
How we'll cnil io MUD The first time
saw her. /! had been playing game oi
"hi,!c aud GEEK" with a few laughing girls
cf ruy own age. and more ventcrsomc than
The rest had, 10 conceal myself. clam
lorcd over The railing OF the upper bclcony
Of my fathers house and souch; Io,iiud 4
loolliuiL uroE tho wall, which divided our
garden from The elegant grounds helons
ing 60 ilr. Lin,on's residence. But the
wall was bclnw my reach, :" giving the
requiring call, iswung myself around .ant
landed on the belnny Of tho -rext house
meanwhile giving vent 10 loud shouts o
mcrrirnent. ima.iu- my confusion .wher
foun myseifin The presence of tho beau
tiful Mrs. Linton who was little amusc,
by my singular cnIrcc.
"Wc!l. iiu!e stranger" snid the lady
"whom have we hefe--where did yul
drop lrum-au!! where did you intend t'
alieh, on this mundane sphere. Shall
claim you as god SON. or would som'
onr dispulc my TILE Come tell US you
nanle, and your illuslrious pareniaee J"
,Vexed and mortified at my faux pas
and the mir,h Of the lady. and her h"s
bau.i. did not dare raise my eyes fron
my soiled ami torn apron. 10 the lovel
coun,cnanco before me. AT lcnSIh, read
10 cry with morIi!icn,ion, faliered OF
my name. and ,imidly asked il ! "misi
20 home"
Would you ascend again." said II
lovely Isabel. "or do YOU seek Il home !
this wide world ,"
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No subscription received Tor less than one
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is done, or the paymen, secured in the village.
All communications addressed TO the Editor,
, post paid. Will be promptly and strictly attend
ed sn.
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pursue him, for beside her dead boy lay
the stricken wife aud mother, almost n,
liie!css. From that Death like swocu she
recovered only 10 learn the extern, OF hei
wreichcdncss. She fingered in !Ie world
short time, but The nune Of her husband
never passed her lips. She looked on the
corpse OF her child with steady eye, then
calmly replaced The shrond over his stiff.
fcned limbs ard sought her chamber, and
never left il again
Ono cvcning al ;hc holy hour OF ;wi-
light she asked TO be raised in her bed.
that she niish' once more look IN nc glory
Of earh.
"An'I now !eayc me !inr tcw moments.
sweet friends" sad she, II would COM
mune once more in lie wiIh u par,Ionius
iosl. ere ! seek his presence
We obeyed her betest, aud she was left
n!nnc with her heart aud Win her God.
When the glory Of the heIveus i.sd faded
away. and dim twilight hung her veil Il
round the earth, there was heard in lsa
bets chamber light step, and The muir
mnr OF 81 low voice: we eulercd her room,
aud So" the thin pale hand Of ,lle Iodv
resting amid the mated locks q! m cma-
c'arei being "ho hncii by her b'd side ;
we approached. aud discovered Thai the
sririI ri The DESTROYER and his victim had
gore tr:eli!cr 70 tic tribunal Of ,hc JUS
OlUa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-07-05

4 hari CGw.-.An incident occurred or
Sunday last. in one Of The respectable
qrie, streets Of our city. which AT any
time would have bccn fiishiiul, brl III
those temperance days is most passing
strange a young man. whose la'her on
dying few years since. left him fortune
"f 5000. was seen 10 drive uP 10 the
residence Of his family in cab. 50 bensriy
intoxicated, so awful in appearance. rs
Ia strike every one with adherence. lie
was without coat ar hat. and The rest Of
hrs scanty clothing was torn 10 pieces and
covered with dirt. while from The fri2htiul
sashes OF his head The blood streamed
down over Ills face, a spectacle OF horror !!
Such spectacle-such an ohjcct-Io pre-
seut Itself on Ihe Subha'h day al the
house Of MOTHER And this il a wine
drimker-one whom we doubI not hns al
ways been Strenuous advocate Tor an
.nccasiorai Slass''-tiat occasional glass
which is the source and origin Of all the
damming evils ,ha, bloared drunkenness
accumuIares upon his head. This young
gentleman. not ycl D years OF age. thus
aI,ircd 10 his raticred and bloody hahili-
menis. pitched from The cab on Ire pave
menl.und. then staggered up the steps that
ledto his mothers dwelling. But lornnate'
ly that poor mother was spared tue aP-
palliug exhibition. The family had Jnsi
gone 10 church. aud the sDn vas denied
udn.i,.uuco by ,Lc servants. This refusal
euracc,l the drunkard, who IN attempting
10 !nrce .ihe suffers, raised one by The
hinge, which then fell upon him heavily
wourdjus and pros'rllng him upon The
pavement. from whence lie WAS taken lCio
ihe horse and subsequently removed 10
the hospital. This really frishlIul scene
was witnessed by crowd of several
hundred persons, drawn together by the
rawlings az. the drunken madman. iiis
history. .h:ici. brilliant, bcas'iy, should
furnish Il powerful lesson {" tue gentle
manly Young lopers who nrc 50 conce'i-
cd!y fniowinS in The same path.-.Sd!"T.
day Museum.
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The oniy Safiy.-aI.n should sign me
Pledge for other reasons than mere sell
nr..crvalion. lie may have child, n
bro,her, or "a friend. 10 sign from his ex-
anule. who might otherwise become a
drunkarl. Every consideration should
induce you 10 signlhc Pledge even though
YOU NAV bc able 10 abstain without !,
Yourself, do il for The benefit cFthcse who
cannot. And besides, ii'yon are satisfied
rba. drinking is an evil. aud yonnrs deter
mined TO give il up, why Should YOU re.
fuse 10 give your name 10 swell! i!'e cold
wafer armyl Is it because you think
that under some circuns,apces you may
desire to take n glass with nfnend! II
so. here lies all the danger-,ake one
glass more. aud thai may prove fatal, Tins
bas been The case in more than one ms
tancc. The only safety is in total abst''
ncnce; his, experience has fully establish
cd a, a fac,-,hen why not adop, tins
principlc for your guide through life