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SHOCKING DEpRAVlTY.

Whlle we are going to press a case is under.
going examination before Justice Badger which
Ia creating much interest in this community
We have not room, time, or facts enough to en-.
able US to give all the details thereof; but, in
brief, it is this.-L.ast Sunday, Mrs Lavina
Arln, wife of Iackariah Arlin. of this place on
her way home from tie West Parish where she
had been to visit sick brother, was wavlad by
her sister. Almira Arln, and a Mrs. Harriet
Arlin, wife Of Mr.. VIM. Arn, "a man now not
in these paris) a half mile north of the Old
North meeting house, and m st inhumany bea-
ten. Her cries of"Murder !" brought to her aid
two very smart and spirited boys, sons of Mr..
William Speed, who happened to be in the
woods near by picking berries, when the two
vile women fed and the boys aided the wounded
woman home-one ID years old, carrying her
child and bundle, and the other aged IL wears
leading the delirous and staggering mother !;
delirious from the blows given, and staggering
from bodily injuries received
The case will probably disclose great crmi.
nallty on the part of the husband Of the injured
woman and the paramount of the assailing sis.
ter. lie has left town we learn and before he
left, It is said, he told friend that he was gong
to Burlington, VT, to libera,e Saunders who il
there confined for horse stealing and passing
counterfeit money. The jailor will do we'll to
be on his guard.
Mrs. Harriet Arlin was arrested on We'd.
nesday in Mortified, and Miss Almira Arlin
was taken in bed at Springfield the same day
whittier she had fled to meet, as is supposed, her
sisters husband as she was expecting HIM
there on Thursday,-alI undoubtedly, bound
for Vermont first, and Canada next. OF the
quit OF the accused, the evidence already in,
seems to be AMPLE Concord N. H. Courier
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VISIT.

The "Boxer Engine Company No. 8" in
this village, on the lllh inst, accepted an
invitation from their Platsburgh neighbors
to spend the day with them.
They we're welcomed as the Steamboat
touched the wharf, in a very cordial and ap-
propria,e manner by Hon. Levi Plat, who
was replied 10 by member Of the compa-
ny. A procession was formed and the com.
pany, preceded by the Plausburgh Volun.
'eer Engine Company with the Engines of
both, marched through the principal streets
and back to the bridge where our boys gave
the PIa,,sburghers touch of their "var-
mint" by squirting the "bloody Saranac"
through two hose-Pipes. over the neighbor.
ing buildings. Al two they dined at Nc
KEGS Hotel, and after a short but agreeable
call al the residence Of Col. r. G. Stone Of
the Republican, they returned in the wi.
nooski, arriving here abou. six. The "Box.
er Company" are under grea, obligations to
Col. Stone, for his unwesried exertions in
making their visit plsasan, as also to Col.
Stafford and his staff, who, with Col. Stone,
escorted the company as far as Port Ken,
on their way home.
On their return the company marched
through 81. Paul, Pearl and Church streets,
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LETTER FROM Mr.. CLAY.

A gentleman from Baskingridge, N. j.,
wrote to Mr. Clay, some time since, asking
him TO furnish some information on the cul.
tnre and manufacture Of hemp and flax in
Kentucky. Mr. Clay sent the following re-
ply, which we find in the Newark Advert.
ser Of the 30th ult.
ASHLAND, 18th Aug, 1845.
DEAR SIR 81 have received your letter.
II is not correct, as you supposed, that the
culture of hemp asd 9aa was introduced in.
to Kentucky by me, although for many
years l have cultivated hemp, and some.
times fax. There is very great amount
of hemp produced in Kentucky, more than
in any other State but fax IS not cultiva.
ted more extensively than it is perhaps in
New Jersey, nor have our people made
greater progress in the manufacture Of linen.
There is IA great deal of coarse tow cloth
made, but very little fine linen. Now and
then piece is made in some private family.
There is no manufacture Of linen, either for
wearing or bleaching, in this State.
I agree Dith you that linen is one Of the
affects of manufacture. TO Which the in
dustry Of our country ought to be in due
time applied.
lam respectfully your OBJ, serv't,
II. CLAY.
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TREMENDOUS METEOR,
CARoLINIAN OFFICE


FAYETTEVILLE, IN. C) Sept. 2
On Monday morning, between 9 and 3 o.
clock, most of our citizens were aroused from
their slumbers by the sound Of great explo.
SION somewhat resembling thunder. Many
awoke out of their sleep, and thought that a
dreadful thunder gust was at hand but on
looking out were much astonished to find a clear
and serene sky.
On stirring out in the morning, we found that
several persons were acquainted with the cause
which they said was a large Meteor, which rose
much in the direction of sunrise, and rapidly
moved towards sunset. 1t appeared at first,
saws one of our informants, about as large as
bushel measure, and increased in magnitude
rapidly as it approached Just as it. apparent-
ly, passed the limits of the town, it burst into
fragments with an awful explosion, and was
seen no more. Its whole passage did not occupy
half a minMe.
Many persons who saw this unusual sight.
acknowledged themselves frightened. One
gentleman, who was al his window at the time,
declares that it knocked him backwards like an
electric shock, and created a sensation which
had not then (four or five hours afterwards) left
him.
A friend informs us that while quietly sitting
in his room on Monday, about II or IL o'clock,
A. NJ. he heard an explosion very similar.
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FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 10,
COMMON SCHOOLS.

We will again call the attention Of our
readers to this important subject. The
meeting Of last week was more numerously
attended than the former one, and from the
manifestations on that occasion we are led
to believe that this subject will not be al
lowed 10 sumber again until some decisive
action is had, looking to the Ultimate and
speedy renovation Of the whole sysiem.-
The meeting stands adjourned to o'clock
this evening, at the Court House, and we
must invoke the citizens of Burlington 10
manifest one 1.-THE of the interest in this sub
ject that they would in cat'le.show, car.
AVIAN, an Ethiopian concert, or street ore
gan. Either Of these would ill house, or
assemble multitude and yet-sorrowfully
we say 1.-THE education Of our children,
and The expenditure Tor rather squandering)
of untold thousands which the tax-gatherer
is now bstracting from our pockets. will
hardly command an audience that would
justify speaker in addressing it The boy
is too busy with bis marbles, the young miss
with the fashions, the father with mul,icaulus,
and the mother with '.moral REFORM" the
merchant With tape ans buckram, and the
professional man " ith magnificent schemes,
to be diverted from their respective pursuits
by secondary considerations like this Why
should this be so1 LIE, any man Of middle
age who has a family, commune honestly
with himself for one moment and he will
find that he is living almost solely for his
children. The stimulating motive is there.
For them he tolls, in them he hopes, upon
them he leans, (ere he is aware Of il,) to
them he looks for the perpetuation of his
own good name and fame, and in them he
is to realize something Of what he himself
might have been, had he have had early ad.
vantages. And what, in the catalogue Of
"early advantages" is to be- named IN COM
parison with that of schools, common schools,
for here the mass are TO find their education
OF what consequence is the few dollars, more
or less, that he hopes to leave his child,
compared with his early education and train
ing2 Less than dust in the balance. And
yet, how tew parents trouble themselves or
know any thing about tire schools TO winch
they send their children; and how fewer
still, when convinced Of the crying necessity
of reform, can aford moments time or
thought to the subject, or even lend their
countenance to those who do! "Tis strange,
Ills passing siranse,"
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NEWS FROM MEXICO.

War Ncws--Gen. Herrera Elected Pres
ident-Cabinct appointed, &c.
The Washington Ipion Of Monday eve.
ming has receiyedsse, dispatches from Mex
An op'n, generally prevailed at
Vera Cruz, accofdihg to last accounts, that
Mexico would not formally declare war
against the United States and that the
government would be able to realize but a
very small proportion of tho loan, if any,
which had been authorized--so low was the
rate Of interest. 1t was said that, in lieu Of
a declaration, Mexico would carry on hos
,ililies vigorously against Texas; and they
talk Of making a rush upon her with $4,000
men but this was generally considered sheer
fable.
The Mail of the 18th had brought news
from the city Of Mexico Of the election Of
Gen. Herrera to The Presidency, and the
formation of new Cabinet, consisting Of
Manuel Pena y Pena, minister Of Foreign
Relations,) Pedro Areaya, minister Of
War; and Fernandez del Castillo, minister
Of the Treasury
On the 10Th August, Capt. Shubrick,
commander of the United States ship Sara
toga, exchanged salutes will, the batteries Of
Vera Cruz.
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MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF J. B. Couch
This gentleman, who has earned a wide
spread reputation as Temperance lecturer,
has been missing since Friday of last week, and
his mysterious disappearance has excited grea,
apprehension for his personal safety. lie reach
ed this city from Boston ria The Long Island
Rail Road, and put up at the Croton HOTEL
After dressing himself, he started out saying
that he was going to Brooklyn to visit Mr.
Hurlbut, friend Of his but he has never been
there, nor has any clue been discovered of his
whereabouts since he left the Croton Hotel. |,
is well known that he has been in the habit Of
coursing through the Five Points. and olher
places of that kind, in search Of materials and
incidents for his lectures, and it is feared thai
he may have changed his mind, and proceeded
there instead of going to Brooklyn, and has me,
with i'll treatment at the hands of some of the
ruffians who infest those places.
In Boston, il is said that reward of $500
has been offered privately by some of the low
rum sellers, TO any one who would drug him, o,
disable him from his lectures.
Mr.. Cough was last seen at the store Of
Messrs. Saxton e. Miles, in Broadway, where he
stopped on the road to Brooklyn, and thence
forward ali traces of him are lost.
He had with him handsome gold watch, and
considerable sum Of money, and had made
engagements to address a meeting in ALBANY
on Monday and a, Montreal subseq uently.-N
r. Cour f. Eng, Sept IL.
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DEATH OF JUDGE SroEY.-Tbe Honor.
able JOSEPH Story, of the U. S. Supreme
Court, died at his residence in Cambridge,
on The 10Th inst. after short illness. His
disease was the same that cut short the life
Of Mr. Legare.-strangulatIo Of the ntes-
tines. The funeral took place on Friday,
attended only by individual friends. Tie
was buried at Mount Auburn.
Judge Story received his appointment
from Mr.. Mad; son. and had held it more
than thirty years. Ills death has been suit.
ably noticed in the Courts. At a meeting
of the Suffolk Bar, Mr.. Webster moved re-.
solutions, and was appointed to deliver an
Eulogy.
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VERMONT CENTRAL RAlLROAD.I

Three parties have been making a final
survey at the road for nearly three weeks,
and the results thus Ear show large improve.
menis upon the preliminary survey. There
will be no grade exceeding forty feet TO the
mile. The fourth surveying party was az
ranged the first Of this week, and the four
remaining parties will doubtless have been
formed ere this sheet IS published. The
entire line from Cheshire Bridge to Lake
Champlain having been divided into eight
sections, the whole road is now in tho hands
of the engineers, and contractors will doubt
less have an opportunity Of bidding at an
early day for its construction.
Mr. Leonard's survey Of The Gulf route
has been published, with map and ESTE
mates. He reports the route favorable for
the construction and operation of a road
tolcraby straight, there being no curve Of a
less radius than 140O feet-and grades mod
crate. The highest is 43 feet per mile for
% miles the next az! for 4 miles, and one
of 40 feet for B miles. The highest grade
il is said may be reduced TO 40 feet on re-
survey. The estimated cost of the road,
will, a single track with Trail, is only
Sl9,427 per mile-,he rails being put al
S88 per tom Waterman.
SARATOGA AND WHITEHALL RAILROAD.
The Albany Argus Of the 81 inst, says
that this important road will be under con-
tract by October next, and remarks that il
will be "of no mean Importance IN enabling
the city Of Ncw York to tap the great
chain Of northern railroads by ,ohich Bos-
ton is making giant Efforts to secure mas
terry of the trade Of the West"
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IMPORTANT GEOLOGICAL DISCOVE-

II is well known to those who are conyersani
with the mines of brown iron ore, which abound
along the base Of the Green Mountains from
Monk'on to Bennington, that the immense onan.
iy Of ore produced has consisted OF detached
fragments, and that no regular solid bed of ore
in,erstrat fed with the rock has heretofore been
found.
We learn that the State Gaolorist, on a re
cent visit to Mitchell's ore in Chitenden, in
company with Pres. Hitchcock OF Mass, in ex
aiming the drifts which have been carried in
various directions from the shaft, found ore o..
these terminating in an immense mass Of solid
ore, which is blasted out by the miners. An
examination of the mass resulted ia the discove
ry Of the fact tina, 1t was reposing on that vare
tyo limestone rock which in many places has
been found TO accompany the ore, in an incln.
ed plane parallel to the layers Of the rock. while
the loose materials above, clays and ochres, are
also in parallel beds having resulted from the
decay Of the archy layers over the iron ore.
The necessary conclusion seems to he that this
bed OF ore several yards thick, is coexte nsive
with the solid rock, and it is probable that il will
never be exhausted. The owners will of course
find it advisable TO abandon the expensive ex-
ploratons in other directions, and conccntrat
their effirts on this field.
We understand that the origin and position
OF thcmanga reres were also satisfactorily traced
out.-Peopie's Press.
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A bogus mandatory has been broken up in
the Western part of the state. Dollars of that
description have lately been particularly penti-
full in Rochesier-inducing suspicion that the
mint from which the coinage emanated could
not be far distant Accordingly the police made
sortie, and at Lyons they found the bogus fac.
tory in full operation. The implements were
seized, together with about 800 Of the hard
money, and the coiners brought to Rochester
and placed in limbo.-AlJany Alias.
DEATH ON BOARD OF A STEAMBoAT.-Wm
ID. Waterman, merchant Of Ann Arbor, Mich.
igan, who had been on tour to the South for
the benefit of his health, and was returning
homeward, died last night on board of the
knickerbockor, on the upward passage of the
boat His disease was consumption. with which
he had been struggling for year, and was re
turning to his family and friends in despair.-Ib
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BITTEN BY RAT-EyTRAoRDINA ca,

BITTEN BY RAT-ExTRAoRpINARY CASE
"A lew evenings ago. young man named
Hays, an assistant in the provision Store of Mr..
Bancroft, on the corner of Purchase and Fede.
raj streets, went home to his house, and, putting
his hand into closet, in the dark, felt il seized
sharply Upon Withdrawing it he found large
rat atherng TO him so firmly that he could not
shake the creature of ill he had killed il. The
wound left was inconsiderable, and Mr.. HAYS
thought nothing of the matter ill his hand be-,
gan TO swell. Upon calling medical aid, it was
found that the virus had spread through his sys-
tenn, and lie now lies in very dangerous state.
In the opinion OF the physician, amputation
would be useless, and he can live hut a short
time. The swelling in the hand is now subsi-
ded, and il appears as if wilhered.-POst.
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Communication.

Mn. EDI1oR:-Permit ME through your paper to
cali the attention of the Mechanics of Burlington to
the Iascituie and its Library, means of useful
ness much needed-and one which if cher, he'd as its
importance deserves, and managed as it should be-
canno, fail Of doing much good. l am rejoicsd to
know thar this subject is viewed in its proper light by
many of our most judcious men, Mechanics them
selves who having escaped the shoals and rocks SO
many and various in the wa!l,f the young, especial
y when among strangers, as most young mechanics
are, and arrived al stations of safety and respectful H.
iiy, they willing 10 set up all the beacons they
can on the track behind them. Though not needing
its aid themselves and rot having time to be insru-
ments Of extending its benefits to those who do, they
cheerfully do what they can; encourage us by their
names and influence and pay their part for its sup
port. We are grateful to all such, and hope we shall
continue TO receive their countennncc as we shall try
to deserve it-hoping to see their numbers very
much increased from the ranks of those who have
seemed hitherto to suppose that need support il
but those who need its aid. The friends of the soci-
ETY. however must look for brilliant success or
startling results. Progress, either nmorals habits
of thinking is accomplished only slow degrees and
the patient use of all proper means. The true Sc
cret of success is perseverance,. You and l. Mr.
Editor, have each for himself been an appren-
lice, and journeyman and therefore may be sup
posed to know something of those two classes of
men for whose benefit in a grea, measure the Insli-
tuie was founded. My own conviction is that the
great rant Of this class is and believe this
he true the less, because they themselves are
not aware of il The want has been complete,
and continued, that they need TO have, not only
the means Of improvement put into their hands, but
10 have the fir relish for their use Unmarried BY 9TH
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LAWYERS IN LIMBo.--A disgraceful aft

LAWYERS IN LIMBo.--A disgraceful affair
occurred at Hudson, \. Y, lately, in the Court
Of Oyer and Terminer, Judge Edmonds presid.
ing. During the examination of juror for the
rial of DR.. Boughtun, Of anii.rcnt notority, Mr..
Jordan OF New York, counsel for the doctor,
took occasion to correct his colleague, Mr..
Storms. Mr.. Van Buren,, the Attorney General,
and one of the counseIlors for the prosecution,
remarked, Zone at time, gentlemen" Mr..
Jordan--'rhere is but one at time. Mr.. Van
Buren--That is false. Mr.. Jordan--That is a
lie. The Attorney General turned round and
struck Mr.. Jordan IN the face, which the latter
repaid in kind. and regular boxing match en-
sued, his honor on the bench calling loudly for
order. The combatants were soon separated.
Judge Edmonds gave them severe lecture,
and having sentenced them to twenty four hours
imprisonment for contempt Of court, ordered the
sheriff 10 execute the sentence. After apollo.
ssIng to the court, the PRISONERS were convey.
ed to their quarters.
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Two ladies' from Boston, who were bath
ing at an inlet on Plumb Island, on Monday
afternoon, had narrow escape from drown.
ing. One of ihan-&ssiag fallen down, the
other attempted to get her upon the beach.
and in the attempt both were carried beyond
their depth. The daughter Of one Of the
ladies, mrs. Cakes, Of Boston,) about Is
years Of age, who was with them, with great
presence Of mind, Immediately put on the
life preserver. which she had with her, and
(having prac,ised at Braman's baths, in Bos-
ton,) being an expert swimmer, boldly swan
out to them. and succeeded in drawing
them both ashore. One Of the ladies she
was compelled to draw through the water
by the hair of the head. The ladies were
SO much exhausted as to require medical
attendance. Herald.
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CATTLE SHOW AND FAIR.

The second Annual Fair OF the Chiitenden
County Agricultural Society," will be held at
Burlington on the 9th and 15th Of September
| instant.
The first day OF the Fair will be devoted to
the examination OF all animals, products and ar.
ticles exhibited for premiums.
All persons in,enlng to EXHIBIT animals are
requested TO have them Oh, the ground by ten o.
clock in the forenoon of the first day, with hal.
tiers or ropes for tying them.
No bull OF the age of two years and upwards,
will be admitted on the ground without ring in
bisnose and halter thereto attached.
Places will be provided for sheep and swine,
and suitable yards for cattle.
All branches OF domestic industry and the Me.
chanc arts shoul, be represented, and provision
will be made for the exhibition of domestic fab.
rics mechanical improvements and implements
OF every variety.
All animals, farm implements, agricultural
products, except Butter and Cheese, will be ex.
hibled on the Camp Ground. Butter, Cheese
Honey, Sugar and domestic fabrics will be ex-
hibhed at the Court House.
Ladies vii find provision made for the din.
play of their lndus'y and taste, for silk fsbrics,
needle work, home made cloths, flowers, &c. Al
the Court House.
No pains will be spared 10 render shis branch
OF the exhibition satisfactory.
Ladies OF the different towns are invited to
exhibit articles OF the above description.
The second day Of the fair will be devoted 10
ploughng matches, to commence at 0 O'Clock
A. NJ; the delivery Of an address, BY Rev. Mr. :,
Bingham, of WIlslon, at the Court House, and
the awarding of premiums.
The premiums will be awarded Immediately
after the delivery of the address.
business Office will be provided on tho
ground and the several committees TO award
premiums are requested TO meet a, the business
office at 0 o'clock in the morning of The first
day.
| The committee Of arrangements VIII be cons
s,an,ly in attendance at the business Office.
| All articles of domestic manufacture, horti-
cultural products, batter, and other articles ex--
bibi,ed, il desired by the owners thereof, will
| he depnsited in the Court House on the evening
of the first day, where they will be safely kept
until after the premiums are awarded. when .
public sale Of such articles as are for sale will
lake place. Premium Butler and Cheese, win
! probably command good prices.
u. II. PENNlMAN, Presidsng
Sept. II, leA5.
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THE CABINET AND TIE TARIFF.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IL. You have been in.
formed that there have been Cabinet meetings
constantly for the past two or three wee4s--ihe
meetings having been held sometimes for screu
successive days aud Ion. meetings at that--some
having been four, five, and mre hours in dura-
ton. All the quid nnmcs have been very busy
guessing what was in the Wholesome think il
is the war with Mexico--oihers that i. is the
Oregon questlon--others, the consideration of
an extra Sesson--some one thing and some
another. 1t is neither one nor the other of these
various subjects on which they have been SO
long and so frequently clos ,ie together. II is
on The subject IF The Domestic Policy 10 be pur-
sued by the Administration Aud Of all the va
rious questions involved, none gives them so
much trouble and anxiety as The Tariff. This is
their difficulty. And the Free Traders need
not imagine that their Utopia is going to be re-.
allied by the present Administration. The
Cabinet is celebrating what compromise the
President, shall ecomlnend.--Iribune.