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The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-11-26

hOSIERY, Gloves, Mitts, Ingram, Cotton, Raw.
l. i Silk and Worsted Gloves and Hose; also Kid
and Worsted Gloves and Mtts, for sale cheap by
oct ~ ]. p. WOOD
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-11-26

GfASSIMERES, Satinetts, Jeans, Flannels, &C.,
~ chea .)er than ever offered, Tariff off, by
oct22 J. p. WOOD.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19
SURGICAL OPERATION DURING
THE MAGNETIC SLEEP.

We have heard that a very interesting OPP
Grafton has been performed, two or three days
ago, on young woman, chambermaid IN
well known family in Chambers strest. She
had tumor in the neck, increasing daily.
DR.. Bodinier. no visited the family, hap
pened to notice the inirmily of the girl, pro-
posed kindly TO remove the tumor, and to save
her the pain of the operation, he offered 10
perform it during the magnetic sleep, as he
had already done successfully lin two other
surgical operations last June in Paris. His
offer being accepted, the girl proved TO be
good subject for that state of singular sleep
into which she was put without much diff
Guilty at the first trial. In order to secure as
much success as possible, she was previously
put to sleep about ten times, for an hour or two
each time, every other day.
On the day appointed for the operation,
some twelve or fourteen of our most distIn-
guished surgeons and physicians, among
whom was Drs. Valentine Mott, John w.
Francis, E. Deafed, J. Kearny, A. Sidney
Doane, Nelson, Taylor, Alfaro, Of Madrid,
l., Parmly, and others Of equal standing were
invited to attend. The girl was put to sleep
AT half past eleven O'Clock in the morning, 10
presence ofDi. Doane mo. 80 Warren street)
and Few other persons, and in a very short
time she was in complete state OF insensi-
bility. At half past ] o'clock, all the doctors
above named being present, DR.. Bodinier
performed the operation, which lasted about
three minutes, during which the girl did not
show the least sensibiity nor could the least
contraction be seen on her lace. or any part of
her body: she was exactly like corps. All
being completed, the girl was left asleep for
two hours longer, and then, in presence OF
five or six of the aoove mentioned doctors,
she was in less than three minutes awakened
from the most profound sleep.
When she was first asked hsw she felt, she
said she was tired of having remained so long
in the same position, but she seemed to be
unconscious Of what had taken place until
she was shown the tumor which had been
extracted, and which was about the size of a
pullets egg. 1t was some minute or two be-
fore she began to feel the itching ofthe wound.
She was perfecly well except exhibiting
state Of feebelness produced by the loss Of
blood. We are told that, since this time, she
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19
From the Columbus Journal.
SCENE IN THE PENITENTIARY
OF OHIO.

On Saturday last, Mr.. Carey, of Cincinnati
ii, an elegant and devoted adj, ocate Of Tenn
perance Reform, being in out city. consented
to occupy the morning hour usually devoted
TO religious service, in the delivery of a
Temperance Address TO the unfortunate
whose crimes have banished them from soci-
ETY. and immured them between the strong
walls, the bans and bolts Of the Ohio Peniteu-
itentiary. Some thirty or forty members of
the Legislature ard others we've present to
hear the address and witness its effects. The
convicts to the number of some 450 were seat
ed, and after appropriate opening exercises,
Mr.. Carey comm enced his address. He had
not proceeded far, before every eye was rivet-
ed on him. Chords in the breasts Of the har-
dened men were touched that had not vlbra-
ted for years. Every word seemed to probe
the recollections Of the past and awaken emo
tons they soughtnot to conceal. They were
busy with other days, as the speaker eloquently
portrayed the fearful progress of the occa-
sional and habtual drinl,er, commencing his
career and sowing the seeds Of degradation.
shame and misery in the very spring time OF
life, and going on step by step IN his down
ward career, until the dungeon, the scafiold
or the grave closes the scene, the fountains OF
feeling and sensibility were broken up, and
scalding tears bathed the cheeks of the
wretched convicts. They recognized the sad
picture of their own experience and fall, and
felt in very truth that the poisoned contents
of the inebria,ing cup bite like serpents and
sting like adders. The kind hand that lifted
the veil and showed them the melancholy
cause of misery and crime, pointed them TO
the remedy and babe hope once more 1--we IN
their hearts. And as they looked forward to
the future, brighter scenes dawned on their
visions and stern resolves were formed to shun
the abyss of wo; when, having served out
their painful probation, they should again
enter the world.
The scene affected deeply the spectators
present, and the tears of the legislator min
gIed with those Of the convict, until there
were few dry eyes in the whole assemhlase:
The Warden unused 10 such spectacles, could
not suppress his emotions and wiped away,
without attempt AT concealmeni, the mos
ture from his eye. When the speaker called
ed on those of the cOnvicts who could trace
the commission Of crime that brought them
there, TO the use of Intoxicating drinks, to
raise the right hand more than 4-5ths of them
as we learn, Immediately stretched forth 'feT
hands, struggling at the same time TO suppress
the emotions that convnlsed their frames.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

MELANCHOLY TALE OF You've ACTRESS.
A London correspondent Of the Boston At
las gives the following account of the fate OF
young and popular actress, attached to The
! Drury Lane Theatre, of that city;
..Drury Lane Theatre has been iolerahly
well pafronized. most melancholy accI-
dent happened at this house recently, which
caused an extraordinary sensation. The piece
called the &" Revolt of The Harem," had been
very popular: one Of the prominent charac-
ter; was taken by a talented young lady, Miss
Clara Webster, AMI another By Madame
Plunkett.
Miss Webstc- had acquired great celebrity,
not only as an actress, but as danst use. She
was brought prominently forward On every oc-
cason, ard had numerous enthusiastic admir-
ers. There was great number Of young fe-
males introduced III the bathing scene of the
ballot of the Revolt o. the Harem." and IN
the second act they are seen bathing Miss
Clara Webster was dressed in thin gauze tor
this scene, and as she was coming up out OF
the bath, her dress caught in The flame otthe
gas sunk beneath the stage. In an instant
she was enveloped with fire. The house
was crowded and the screams OF the audience
were terrific.
Miss Webster, panic-slruck, rushed across
the stage ard cried piiiously for help, but no
help came-ln her agony she seized the dress
OF Madame Plunkett, but she was forced OIL,
but not till after Madame Plunketl'S dress was
on fire; in despair, Clara Webster rushed TO
the wing, and one Of the carpenters OF the
theatre threw her down, and, rolling himself
over her, finally succeeded in extinguishins
the flames, but her arms, face and bosom were
dreadlully burnt. A medical man happened
to be in the theatre, and he immediately went
TO the green room. and rendered every and III
his power to the suffering patient. ltwas be-
lieyed that Miss Webster was not seriously M
iured, but she fingered from Saturday night
the 4th uIt., to Tuesday morning, the 18th
ult., when this promising young lady tran
GULLY died For a time, her melancholy
death cast sad gloom over the drama in this
Metropolis. Miss Webster was the hall sis
ter of Mr. Webster, tile Lessee Of the Haymar-
ket Theatre.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

VIEW OF MIssIoNs.-The American
Board has now under its care twenty-five
distinct missions, diffusing the light o.
Christianity in the four quarters of the
globe. There are laboring 1873 ordain ed
missionaries, s of whom are physicians
and Z other physicians who are not
preachers, 9 printers and book binders,
five other lay helpers, AMI I7S married
and unmarried females in all 343 mis-
sionary laborers sent from this country.
There are also associated with these II
native preachers and l22 other native he'll
pers making the whole number in for
eign lands connected with the Board and
sustained from its treasury, 4S7. The
number ofnatiye Converts connected with
the different mission is churches 35 ,6I2.
Connected with these missions there are
6 Summaries designed chiefly for training
native teachers and preachers; there are
in these, 1888 pupils, and in other boarding
schools, 1929 pupils, making the whole
number Of boarding scholars under
special Christian instruction, l4l2.
There are also 639 free schools, contain
ing 30, 900 pupils, so that the whole num-
under the care of tn, missions who are
now in course of education, is about
% 900. These missions have, during
the 33 years since their commencement,
been instrumental in teaching $4,000
persons, adults and children, who were
entirely destitute of knowledge of true
religion, to read the sacred scripture.
They have now fifteen printing estab-
lishments, comprising six type foundries,
thirty presses, thiriy-two fonts of type;
and print in thirty-two different languages,
have been printed under the direction of
the Missions since their commencement.
The average annual expenditure ofthese
operations, during the last half dozen
years, has been about $3.50 600.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

inches 50 inches by 3S1 are to be charged
the same as al present, hut carried FRrE for
any distance less than thirty miles. This is
a great deal better than the County limitation
so warmly urged Newspapers ofover 1900
square inches There are none such regularly
published and Magazines are TO he charged
two cents an ounce; other Printed Matter
two and half cents an ounce; Circulars, DC.
unsealed, two cents each. The Franking
Privilege is abolished, erccPt for members Of
Congress.
We call upon every friend Of Postage Re-
form in the House 10 rally around this bill,
and pass it if possible. We would gladly see
it amended in some particuIars-the Frank
ing Privilege utterly abolished, Newspapers
charged by weight, and some reduction at
least on those Of moderate size; but let moth
ing be done to endanger the passage of the
bill. Let the People have a Reduction OF
Postage!
The bill passed the Senate by the follow
ing decisive and gratifying vote:
Yeas-Alen, Archer, Ashley, All erton,
Barrow, Bates, Bayard, Benton, Berrien,
Breese, Buchanan. Choate, Crittenden, Day.
ton, Dickinson. Dix, Evans, Fairfield, Foster,
Francis, Henderson, Huntington, Jarnagin,
Johnson. NIcrrick. Miller, Morehead, Niles,
Porter, Rives, Simmons, Sturgeon, Tappan.
Upham, Walker, White, Woodbridge, W Ood-
bury-3S.
Nays-Bagby, Clayton, Colquitt, ITanne-
gan, Haywood IIuger, Lewis, McDuffie. Man
gum, Phelps, Semple, Scvier-l3,-N Y.
Tribune.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

has been without pain frorHhe wound
I This is, we believe the first regular surgical
operation performed in this city during the
magnetic sleep.
We understand that DR.. Bodnier is a young
surgeon who arrived here three months ago
from Paris, bringing with him the highest
credentials from the most eminent professional
men in France. He seems not TO have given
his attention to animal magnetism, otherwise
than as a means Of producing on some partic-
ular constitutions, state OF sleep and inSen-
sibility, Of which science may take advantage
TO save to humanity the suffering and anxiety
attending surgical operations, and it was
merely with this view that he attempted the
above named experiments which proved to be
SO successful.
DIR. Bodinier, a member Of several medical
societies. is said to have great skill and science
as surgeon, and particularly for diseases of
the eyes we are glad to hear that he intends
TO establish himself in this ciiy; he will GER
tainly be an acquisitions to the profession.
The above particulars having been given
us by witness of the operation, gentleman
in whose veracity we may place the utmost
reliance, we would hesitate in believing
every particular of the facts above mentioned,
were they not corroborated by the well known
names of the professional gentlemen that were
Y. ErenIng Post.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19
FITCHBURG, KEENE AND BEL
IOWS-FALLS RAILROAD.

The petitions of large number Of citizens
Of this County, and also Of the Connecticut
Valley, on both sides Of the Green Mountains.
are again before the Legislature Of Massa-
chusetts, praying for n Railroad charter to
enable them TO connect with Massachusetts
and Boston by the Fitchburgh road; thus
giving to Vermont aud Massachusetts d-
rect and short route to and from the Con-
necficut River Valley, Lake Champlann and
Canada, and saving distance OFFS miles, at
least, over any other route projected. We
learn from Boston that our prayer was 10 he
heard before the Committee of the Legisla-
ture yesterday; and though VIC have entire
confidence, from our knowledge Of the char
acter of that Committee, that report viii be
made IN favor of granting a charter, yet from
recent information, we fear that the hopes
and wishes OF the friends Of this route may be
disappointed by the action Of the Legislature.
The most unwearied and unwarrantable eff
forts arc making, by the logrolling and lobby
influence gathered on the lips Of the Bratile-
boro route, to persuade majority of the
members to postpone again all action in our
case, upon the paltry plea that their interests
will suffer if New Hampshire ard Vermont is
permitted to connect with Massachusetts, by
a direct route i-Keene Sentjnei-
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

one moment he convulsed them with merri-
ment, and as if by the touch of an enchanters
wand he subdued them to tears. 1t was a
wonderful display of his power over the feel
ings and passions, and yet with all, there
was so much of humility that one knew not
which most TO admire-the man, or his mat
ter
Mr.. Cough is an admirable mimic, and tells
story with more point, Charles Mat
thew only excepted, than any other story tel
Ter ever listened to. His sarcasms tell with
effect, and his pathetic variations Of the
household distresses are graphic in the en-
treme. should not like to be the object of
his denunciatons for he launches his thun-
ders with an unsparine hand, as the tralfickeis
in rum can testify. He sings too, and very
sweetly-few can refrain from tears when
hearing his Z" Long, long ago. Taken alto
gether it may be safely said that MIR. Cough
is one of those men W HON the Almighty calls
out at certain periods to wage his battles, and
effect great moral reforms-Mr. Cough is
emphatically man for the Times
| forgot TO remark, that our orators voice
is extremely musical and of flexible tone, at
times sweet as that of the eloquent Henry
Smith ia preacher OF Queen Elizabeth's day
and surDamed the silver-tongued) and at 9th
ers pouring forth torrents like an eloquent in
vective. In fine, he has all the requisites for
an efficient public speaker. and nobly does he
bring all his energies to bear whilst engaged
in discussing his favoiite theme-Temper-
ance, to which he feels he owes so much.
Boston, Feb. 1916. R.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19
From Nle Orford IInes.

Rich ADVERTISING A LEGAL Nissan
THRoPE The following advertisement may
be found posted up in most of the public
houses Of this county:
mo FIcrIov.-The subscriber having
come to the conclusion TO abandon the prac-
lice OF law, offers for sale his Law Library,
containing 200 volumes of Law Books which
are offered at the reduced pnce of one half Of
their original cost.
ANY person wishing TO embark in the prac-
tice of law, devote his whole time and sleep
less nights for the welfare of his clients-pay
the disbursements Out Of his own pocket TO
some panpered olficer-truSt his client six
years, giving him chance to ahscOnd. take
the benefit of the act or shield himself from
the exemption law, and receive nothing him
self but curses from the ungratelul portion of
community, will do well to embrace the pres
ent opportunity Of purchasing library.
ROSWELL JUDSON.
Shelburne, Dec. "a. 1874.
The Times says the subscriber to the adj
vertisement is the First Judge and Surroga
of Chenango County.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19
Correspondence ofthe Cincinnati Gazette.
FRAxKFoRT. KY. Jan. % Isis.

FRASRFoRr, KY, Jan. -, Isis.
Mr.. CLAY is here. When my eyes first
fell on him, nv heart WAS sad enough. The
noblest of the land had been so yilely
sandercd-ihat the Wings had been defeated
under his banner hy suoh low prejudices and
gross frauds was all sufficient 10 produce
sadness. But enough Of rcpininS. No true
Wig would exchange his fame ard place for
that Of James X. Polk, or Of any other man.
lie looks remarkably well, anil is quite cheer
full. Who, among his friends, would bear the
disappointment as be bears it }
Among he lions, or rather lionesscs, here,
is Miss DELLA WEBSTER. Her father eltth
place Yesterday, after lruiiless effort to oh
tain pardon from Gov. Owsley. Ny sym-
pathies were much enlisted in behalf of Miss
Webster previous To the trial, but from what
| learn here ! am satisfied she is receiving
mcritcd punishment. Ii is thought by many
that she will remain no longer in the peniten-
tiary than to the time it will be safe for her to
leave. She is the ouly female mt present con-
fined in the peniteuiiary. and her employ
mcnt is that of mondns the clothes Of the
cOnvicts, Of whom there are about $50. One
Of the CREATES, drawbacks TO the cause OF an
ti-slavery in krn'ucky is the conduct Of such
fanatics and violilcrs Of the law as this Miss
Webster, and her accomplish, Fairbanks
The cause however goes onward, aud alIho'
two Of my three score years are gone, eX-
poet to see the day when Old Kentucky will
take her place among the Free States oithis
Union.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19
POSTAGE REFORM.

We joyfully announce to our readers the
passage of genuine Postage Reform bill by
the Senate on Friday last The bill, as sent
to the House. makes every letter or package
weighing less than half an ounce SINGLE
letter, and reduces the charge on single let
ter for ANY distance to FIVE cents, and hVe
cents half ounce for any additional weight
This is the best shape the Reform has as
sumed, though there should be lower Taie
for letters carried less than two hundred
miles, Newspapers ofless than 1900 square
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

LATER FROM THE SOCIETY IsLA>ps.-A
letter has been received in this city lromVal
paraiSo, dated Oct. i, which states that Il YES
sci had arrived there from Tahiti, bringing ac-
counts Of Il battle between the FrcIc h and
the natives, mere sansuinary than any previ-
Gus battle, which t, minated in favor of the
French. The natives had two hu ndIed kill
cd, and the French one hundred. The bat
tie took place at Mataviai Bay, Point Venus,
on the West Coast of Tahiti, in the laiteEpart
of August or early in September. Our last
previous advices were TO August l2,fOr some
weeks previous TO which there had been no
fighting, the natives having probably a gagged
in preparing for powerful effort to rid them
selves OF their oppressOrs.
Queen Pomarc had gone to Bulobulo. an
Island about 60 miles South Of Tahiti. The
French had banished from the Islands great
many foreigners no had taken up arms on
the side OF the natives, or otherwise assisted
them in their warfare with the French.-BOs-
ton Duly Ado.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

When we hear man Boosting of his
"love for the dear people" we are inclined
to suspect him for a love for the ''dear
peoples" offices. 1t reminds us Of the Irish.
man who was about TO marry southern girl
for her property.
Twill you take this woman to be your
welded wife =
Yes, your reverence, and the nagers too. )"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-08-05
TO UNITED STATES PENSIONERS IN
VIRGINIA.

THE undersigned, resident Of Richmond city, having
been for several years engaged in The prosecution
OF Revolutionary laims, and, consequently, laniiar
with the proper manner Of preparing cethcaes orders
OF Courts and vouchers Of all kinds connected wn me
business; and having observed how much Trouble ana
difficulty attend the drawing Of many OF your pensions
al The Agency of Virginia, in consequence oil Inc hio
mality OF Your vouchers also the difheuIty IN geng
some one 10 your Attorney since the law requires
said Attorney make oath that he has no interest IN
the money he i authorized Ia receive by reason o any
pledge. mortgage, sale, assicnneE or transfer; anu
Whereas few like TO attend 10 business without some
oomprns lon, he Therefore proposes, In all whose PEN
sinns made payable at Richmond, Va, that he wiz
prepare for each Pensionar all necessary papers, and re-
mt by MAIL emi-annuay with full directions Tor M
ing up &C., diaw the PENSION and remit The amount III
check money, as he may be directed and leave u
Optional with The Pensioner Ia make such compensation
afterwards he or she may think proper. By tins
MEANS your papers will not he subjected 10 return OF
snme three -four tm-s before they are property au-
thentca-d lie will also continue TO prosecute and es-
taollslI Claims on moderate and satisfactory TRIMS
JAMES T. SUTTON, ia.
~ B-All letters, TO receive attention, must be posi-
paid. it's.
REfERrScr.-James E. Heath, Esq, Auditor Public
Accounts. Richmond Va s. II. Parker, Esq, Register
Land Once. Va
Richmond Va Aug 5lh lsi5-e3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-08-05

n,be Mediterranean, which Mr.. Jefferson eu%
sidered The vital poin, ofthe commefclai " com.
Grea, Britain sends her consulS anu I'M.
mercial agents every where, and 'hese nls'.
lapt spies of her commerce are s' ard
al their posts. Our commercial y. H." ~ news
,ar;ds are constructed upon the bass =, me In
nansr intelligence, or statistical tables u '"I
ggl;ffh BOARD ofTrade OF ore hing We are 1 r
T. I'm, nc,snsie1: The lime has come when our uo,,
a =, mus, look othe>e matters, ara eons..H.,
consular system, and establish eoin,.e'e ."I
conservation abroad, worthy oi the county, ""'
called for by The wants Of The nation anu -.
RI 81 The aye or supney surrender up 70 lolt,I S
:" =, wba has cost the risk The labor ana .,ie
en,errrise OF two generations. The suns srs nv
pri,;sb and French Governments expenu 90
roar in setting commercial intelligence, are az
.olm,eIy .normous-yet these very sums are ,, w.,
led with acclamalion in England by Inc it o .,
nfCommons, and in France by the cHa,npt' u
DEPUTIES The commerce Of all ioIe'st 'a,'U.
in The hands of The middle classes, ana Know,
ing how vitality their best ineres;s hepen;" ;" If
commercial intelligence, the rep'eseh!a,nv.,
the PEOPLE, in distinction from The ars'oe'I hey
have guarded This point well. Nor nave ,"e
ever considered the public treasure misaIpi.r'
albonnh millions were expended Tor such pu',
noses. Commerce, like liberty and 'fulli, 'nu,,
walk on liz lhe light. II loves adventure on"
seeks new fields. But it abhors the DARK
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-08-05
Select Boarding school.

wi which she conducted Tor twelve years. under Tue
name Of the "ka!orami Female Seminary, proposes
oprnine SELECT SCHOOL al The same place-ka-
lorama, stanton, ya-ou Monday, The Sd day OF No
vrmbrr next.
This /. TO he strictly Boirdins School il being Mrs.
Shrfry's intention tn receive no nay srHoaIs. in'
,,,,,., ,vi liz lmitrd Ia ZEN There will br Two
sinns FIVE months every year, the irst beginning W
November and the second in May, with April ana oc-
tuhpr far vacation months.
culars, containing further particulars, may be OBJ
tanned by applying 10 Mrs. Shelley.
I.a,a....u,n IL nniun Annn.i i laii-frfIl