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The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-20
A GLORIOUS ANECDOTE.

Frederick H., after the successful termina-
ton Of the seven years war. was always
pleased 10 see old General Won Zietheu at his
table, and whenever there were no foreign
princes present, his appointed place was be-
side the king. On one occasion he was in
viied for Good Friday Ziethen excused him
self as not being able, inasmuch as he made
it point TO pariake Of the sacrament on that
great Church festival and desired to spend
the reminder of The day in meditation.
The next time he appeared at Sans-SOuri
10 dinner, the conversation as usu Il. assum-
ed an intellectual ard merry turn, and the
king iocoscly turned it on his neiShhor in
,hcesr words well Ziethen. how did the
supper of Coed Friday agree with your
The lOvial table guests sci mp jeering lang h;
but the ancient Zie;hen. after shaking his
grey head Indignantly, left his chair; then
bowing respectfully 10 his majesty, he with a
loud and firm voice, thus addressed the king
Your majesty well knows that in war
shHn no danger, and that whenever it has
been necessary, have nat hesitated to risk
my life for YOU aud my country. The same
sentiment anmates me still, and this very
day. If YOU command, | will suffer my hoary
head to he cut of. and loyalty laid at you
feet. But there is One above who is mor'
than you, and |, and all mankind; and tina
one is the Savior and Redcemer ofthe world
who died for all. having purchased us By hi
precious blood.
Il will. therefore, not submit to have tn
Holy One. on whom my faith reposes-wh
is M consolation in life, and hope after death
to be attacked and dcrided. In the streuSt
of this faith your brave army coraseOusl
fought and conquered; if it is your majesty
pleasure TO undermine this faith, then doe
yonr majesty lend hand to undermine III
Stqtrs welfare. What have said is true
receive it gracieuslyr
The king was visibly agiaisd by thi
speech. He stood up-olfered his right han
to the brave old Christian General-put hi
left hand upon his shoulder. and said with e
motion-'IIappy Zethen would that
could belle We as you do! | have respect 70
your faith-hoid fast TO it; what has occurre,
shall never happen again.
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JOHANNES RoNGE-We translate, says
New York publication, from Il German pa
per. STATS /eii7tng. the following account Of
the New German Reiolmer. A school-iel-
low, and fellow student of the Catholic priest.
Ronge, gives the following biographical
notes about the Reformer:-
Johannes Ronge was born nj Rischoss-
Wade, near Neisse. His father, who died
several years ago, was a farmer. Ronge
received liis earliestreduca;is in "A schoo. "A
his native place. Alter he had been prcpar-
ed for the higher studies at the Catholic
| Gymnasium al Neisse, he was admitted to
the University in Breslaw, in 1896. During
his academical course, Ronge received but
Il scaniy support from bis father, who had to
struggle hsfrd for the subsistence of IA large
family. But Ronge needed only little. for
he lived moderately and sparinGly. Being
il friend oil regular exercise in the open air,
lie preserved robust and unweakencd body
With an unusual power he avoided The ellis
against which, alas, the morals of many
young students strike. BY his purity OIL
morals, nervousness and honesty. Leicrrni-
| nation and trustiness, rs well as by his IN
assuming manner and and sensitive mind, he
won the hearts Of many of his companions
| lie opened his heart TO those he had found
faithful and upright He was averse to such
union among students rs were intended only
for external purposes, and he considered on
" The affinity between the minds, Inc bonds
which could unite him with those with whom
he sympaihised. BY strict attendance to
theological lectures as well rs those on nat
ural science, and by industry and persevcr-
ance in his private studies, he acquired. not
only dead knowledge OF the dogmas of the
Catholic Church, but entered into their spirit.
To obtain this latter end, he considered an
accurate knowledge of The historical devcl-
opment of Chrsiendom important and nee
essary, and, hence, pursued the study Of il
with great zeal. Besides. he devoted good
deal OF his leisure hours 70 Tie study ofuni-
versal history. and the history Of Germany
and her language and liter iiurr Several
historical essays which he composed without
any occasion, and merely for his own infor-
nation, betokcned his great interest for his
tory. Grea; Independence he showed as
well in his literary pursuits, rs in his cLarac-
ter.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-20

SPLENDID DEPoT.-The new Demo, If
the Boston and Maine Railroad, now nearly
completed. will be the most spIer,lid In me
United States, and perhaps in the world. Ir
IS situated on the west front of the Haymnr-
ket Square, at the head Of the old Canal.
winch has been purchased and filed nj; for
the grading OF the road,) and is two hpndsed
feet IN length, eighty feet wide. and two sto-
RES high. The front is beautifully ornamen-
ted with Corinihian columns or red s;ep;,e
with face brick both in front and the sides
Inc upper story is 10 be Il large public hall
larger than any in the city, Faneuil Hall
not excePted-W hich will be twenry feet
hIsh. and well ventilated. The large freigbt
Depot on Canal street, far'her TO the north i,
is i've hundred feet long, and fifty in width.
| IA whole arrangement is on a most maguif
Icent scale, and so near to The centre Of busi-
ness, that the Road can hardly fail to COM
mand most extensive travel. An arrange
ment viii probably be made for landing The
passengers by the Fitchburg Railroad at this
Depo', instead Of the one at Charlestown.
which, although convenient and spacious. is
quite too far removed from the actual termi-
nj OF travel TO this city.-Bos,on Mail.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Tribune.
TO CASSIUS NJ. CLAY.

L
WELCOME thou man Of might,
Whose barbed word has pierced the Tyrant:
ears,
Who dared, amid the glittering of the spears,
To vendicate the Right
Welcome! the day dawns fast,
When on the dragon OF their lawlesS power
Thy freedom foot shall tramPle-in that hour,
God help thee stand the blast!
Welcomed not serried host,
With trump, and banners, and wars fearful din
Can bide the battle thou must fight and win,
Ere Freedoms hope be lost
Welcomed true hearts and strong,
And arms thrice arm'd are uplift with thine,
For Gods fair image crush'd-and Freedom
shrine,
Shall yet be swept of wrougl
Welcome nor stoop, nor tire,
Until the rustmark Of the Tyranl's chain
Is blottcd out-and every altar-stain
Is purg'd with Heavens own frel
Welcomed be God thy trust,
And T'utt thy weapon, and thy goal the Right
And thou shalt whclm all errors in the fight,
And tample them TO Dust
New-York c. D. STUART.
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The Texas PREsENTATioN-Thes sub.
seryeucy of The democratic party 10 the
slave power is strikingly manifested in the
admission Of Texas with ii-o representa-
tives. The same fraud, Illegally and lruck.
ling which have distinguished the inception
and progress o.. this transaction, are cOniin-
ued 70 the close. The mode in which Tex
as was admitted was a gross violation Of the
constitution; the election of the first clause
Of the joint resolution instead of the second
was gross violation Of the solemn pledges
made 10 Benton, Bagby, Niles aud olher
Senators; the constitution which Texas Of
iers for the approval Of Congress is Il viola
lion Of the joint resolution under which the
annexation was agreed to; and now the
double representation allowed 10 the new
State is a gross fraud upon all the States
Why should Texas have twice the represen-
iation OF any other Stale upon its admission
What new fraud and iniquify arc 10 be de-
veloped in the remaining steps Of this trans
action time must determine. In considera-
ton of the peculiar field for the display Of
democratic policy and democratic progress"
which this Texas business affords, we find
sene consolation IN the rapidity with which
it is hurried through. in disregard almost of
the forms of dernocracy.--Pror. Jour.
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STILL FURTHER SUCCESSFUL
RESEARCHES AT POMPEI.

A letter from Naples of the 9th uIt, and
published IN Paris paper, states that a few
days before the dale, the Scientific Congress
now assembled al Naples, led by the prest
dent, NJ. st Angelo, repa ircd 10 Pompeii
where IN the presence orthe society, invesli-,
cations were instituted under the direction Of
M. Carlo Bouneci. Chief Conselvator of the
Antiquities of the kingdom. The operatives
were crowned with success In a street in
the vicinity of the Aueuslan temple they dis
covered two shops fitted with different kiich-
en- utensils made ofiron and bronze. which
were in all probability exposed there for sale
Opposite these shops they discovered a mao
azne, containing blocks OF native &, African
marble, and five statutes Of white marble or
different sizes, including that OF a fawn. and
another respecting the skeleton OF woman
enveloped in flowing dFapery In this last
statute the learned psychologists present, re.
cognlze the Goddess Of Envy. Ait one fine
extremeties Of the Reu De la Fortune they
cleared their way TO house which contained
on the ground floor large saloon, filled with
various articles o(office furniture, in one of
which were found some silver coins of the
Felgns OF Vepacan and Gaba. and several
marble weights. All the nights surrounding
FompeI ami severaiof.h e streeisand squares
Of that city were crowded with people, so thai
hseemed Tor moment as lfthe ancient Ro-
nan m. city had recovered its inha5issnts, s
iue, and its activity.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-20

O. We learn from the Albany Evening
Journal that the Court for the Correction of
Errors has reversed BIS vote Of Is TO 5, the
judgment obiaiDd by J. Fenimore COOPER,
against The late W. l.. STONE, for Libel.
The suit was pending when Col. SToNE died.
and an earnest appeal, il is said. was made
by the counsel and widow Of the deceased.
to discontinue the suit. The appeal was
made in vain, the suit went on. and judge
ment was obtained, only to be reversed by the
Court Of last resort. Without any farther
knowledge of the case, this statement Of the
fact will be haiIei with universal qualification.
aud we begin to hope that legal. or rather
Judicial oppression Of the press is about TO
end. We have no objection TO the curling
Of the Iiceniiousness or the press with strong
hand, for il is an engine not less powerful for
i'll than for good, when freed from all res
traints, but the construction given by the
Courts 20 the law OF libel, il recognized as
true, aud strictly enforced, would establish
here a censorship Of the press more subver-
sive Of genuine proper freedom, than exists
in the most despotic government Of Europe.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-20

THz BACKWARD rGcc=-5s OF Ala!<TroS-
ISM he overW helminS vote in the POI ulsr
branch of the Government Tor the ,Jn,iss;a,,
OF leNas' with the principle of perpetual
slavery upon her constitution, ousht Ia nd
mohish the Abolllionists of The North, as did
the admission of Florida, with like nrinc;r,..
IN her copstItution' how litile Of good they
have done, the ten years past, and how n,urh
the country has gone asiern under their MN.
lsiration. During the Missouri excitement,
such thing could not have happened. and
at no period Subsequent. until Aholi,iouism
commenced its deafen;ng din. and made dc,f
Ire car OF The nation 10 all, even souud and
rational appeals on The subject Of slavery.
The principle of slavery is IN itself no stronger
in this country than it was ten wears 400.
Notwithstanding these iudicarinnS.-thc in.
sIliuiion is not moro popular.-but the deter
mina'ion to put down AbOlitionism is so euer-.
getic and pas>ionaie,-so stern ard Irresistible.
that !; will not daily with it in anv form. Bnt
for this foul and incendiary spirit. debate
might be heard, reason mig ht lie listened to.
while, in the tempest they have raised. The
small still voice OF reason is unheard. and of
course, unheeded.
The vote, for the admission Of Texas. in
the popular branch of the Government. in,,i-
Gates a most extraordinary revolution in pub
lic opinion since the time Of the great Mis-
sour excitement No doubt. this case Of
Texas Is more palpable case than that sf
hssouri,-but it has been found impossible
TO array or to excite public opinion even in the
Tree States on the subject, because it is known
AbolitIonism in effect brought it all about.
and sacrificed Henry Clay, the only man tina,
could have controlled annexation.
We earnestly invite well meaning AfoEi-
tlonis's to study well the recent history Of
their country, and to ponder well on its devel-
opponents. Why do they not hear of Aholi-
tionism in Virginia, Kentucky aud MARYLAND.
as they did ten years ago! Why, bui be-
cause their embrace is poisonousi Whence
has come this rev, fashion ofengraitiug upon
state Constitutions the perpetual slavery
principle ! Why but 10 mock at, 10 defy and
taunt the imporicnt Northern ami Western
agItator! Why is Texas slipping into the
Union in way that would have produced its
dismemberment when Missouri was petitior-
ing! Why AL this, but Tor ;hem!
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-20

PAUPERisM AND lNTEMPERANCE.-Av very
great proportion of the Pauperism OF this
country has its origin in lntemperance.-
Probably twenty-five per cent. Of the taxes
result from this single vice. In one snail
county OF 10000 inhabitants. located in the
interior of New Jersey, of IA persons ad-
mitled TO the Aims House in one year pre-
vious TO Aug. 1915. l36 were those urdenia-
bly, from intemperance! In the same coun-
", of 3S commitments for crr,e, 50 were de-
cidedly incorporate. In city Of I2.G00 in
habltants, the panPer statistics for four years
exhibit the startling and undeniahle fact, that
Of $40 cases needing public support, 600 re-
suited from Intemperance The statistics
make no mention OF crime. This is by M
means a rare case. UnhappiIy. its counter
part may be found by any body who will take
the trouble TO look about him. 1t is Il dread
ful fact.-Albany Ci;i-eR
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ANEcDoTE OF DANIEL WEBsrER.-Dan-
icl Webster had n brother Ezekiel, man
of noble feelings, 6, whose intelligence pei
haps equaled his more celebrated relative
but he loved the quiet walks ofliie, and con
tented himself with the reputation of being
an excellent prudent man, and a sound law
yer, without trying his fortune in the thornv
path of politics. The brothers were ALWAYS
warmly attached TO each other, and the fol-
loving anccdoie. characteristic Of their diff.
ferent temperaments and habits, is told OF
their childhood. Money had been given TO
each olthem. TO 90 ont and share in the fes-
iivites and parade Of the fourth ofJuy.-
When the boys returned at night, their
mother said, well Daniel, what did you do
with your money!" 81 bought powder. and
fireworks, and cake and beer," answered he.
and what did you do with yours, Ezekiel?''
''Lentlt 10 Dan" was the brief reply.
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The Business ofa Christian Nation d,rin

The Business Of q Christian Nation during
one hundred and t,centy-seren yedrs.-SincC
the great religious Reformation. (says the
Advocate of Peace.) Great Britain has spent
So years in lrar. aud 62 in peace. She bor-
rowed in seven wars, which occuphd the 81
years. ees34 900, 900. In the same time. she
raised by taxes, sfl,18s,O0C,0O0; thus form
ing total expenditure of SS,9 100, 900, in
our currency. This enormous sum. extorted
from the tauI. strained sinews Of labor, would
have constructed ftfesE railroads around the
glcbe, allowing $4,000 per mile To raise
another su,h sum would require tax of $40
on every human being on the globe. The
interest of this SUN FOR one month, at per
cent. exceeds the amount contributed by The
whole Christian world for preaching the gos-
gel of Jesus Christ TO the heather for the
last thousand years.
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BMTIsH misunderstanding 10 a wri-
ter in Blackwook's Magazine, the number o.
paupers in Great Britain is 100000, or one
seventh part Of the population Of the empire
The proportion as follows: 10 England L.
100000. Since 1918, n period of Only thirty
years, there has been raised tor the relief Of
the poor in England alone upwards Of GOO
100000, or about one thousand millions Of
dollars On the other hand. it has been dem
onstrated, by the returns of the income tax
that there are seventy thousand persons in
The empire whose annual revenue is 920G,-
100000, or about $4,000.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-20
JOHN r GOTGu

The statement Of Mr. Cough in regard to
the charges against him in The National
FoIice Gazette. shows anew the importance
OF always hearing both sides of a story before
eondemniDs any accused person. The Police
Gazette named persons and places with so
mach boldness and precision, and With so
niue apparen, candor and confidence in the
Truth OF their statements, that poor Cough
seemed "A used mp man" beyond the hope
oil iecoyery-buI his late statement, occupying
some TWO or three columns. we rejoice to- saw
changes the whole aspect of his ease, and
represents him as truly injured man. True
we are vet 10 hear the response Of the Gazette:
but we presume they Will be obliged To re-
treat from their present position. We shall
know OF this in day or two. The most
serious charge against Mr. Cough is that
which represents him as having within few
weeks previous TO his late Acknowledged fall,
visited similar places in New-Y ork 10 that in
which he was found, &c. Mr. Cough in reply
says he kept journal Of his whereabouts for
some time past, and is able to proye in hat
place he was every day and night while IN
New York
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MISSIONS OF THE AMERICAN
BOARD.

The Missionary Herald of January con-
tains full and interesting survey of the Mis-
sions of the American Board. 1t is a view
o. the whole field.
No missions have been discontinued. But
two of the missionaries have died. and their
departure was not unexpected.
The following general summary is inter
esting There are &c Missions under the
care ofthe Board, embracing % Stations, al
which are laboring 13l ordained missionaries
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IMPORTANT ISvENTIoS.-A. W. Gray, Of
Middleiown. VT. has invented a one horse
power machine " hich will make one hundred
pounds of wrought nails per day, with one
man TO tend it. The nails are smoother than
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-20

The Boston Post GLAZING this good one -
''Why is a wicked mans conscience like
clock Because il has a weight to it,"
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Punch says he once saw a father knock
down his boy, aud thought il the most sfrik-
ing picture Of a sun dolcn he ever beheld.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-20

cur na'ls' and tougher than nails wrought Ly
, inc hammer. So saysa correspondent of the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-12-01
For tbs ENQUIRER.


Several publications have appeared in print,
over anonymous signatures, recommending suit
able persons 10 the ensuing Legislature, 10 fill The
vacancies In the Senate Of the United States and
in The Cour, Of Appeals. Most of the persons
recommended are members of Congress, the Re-
representatives. Of The People-men, who had been
selected as the most intelligent, discreet, and
Trustworthy in their districts, 10 advocate and de-
TEND The peoples rights in The National Legsia-
lure; anu in several districts those men have not
heir equal. Which OF the districts represented
BY Hopkins, Mcdowell, Dromeoole, bayly and
Hunter can produce candidate IN whom The
p-ople have such confidence as they have in their
prestut iepre.enlatives2 To remove such men
from their present station, TO oil vacancies il
other Offices is believed 10 be assaiing the rights
OF the pc ople besides, il is putting The people 10
vast Inconvenience expense and trouble, in get
ing up county meetings 10 form conventions for
The selection 81 suitable candidate, and going 10
elections; all durog the Indictment season OF Win
ter-and. what is The worst Of all, il places Them
in a situate, in which they may have Wing
pamed upon Them, in lieu OF The most talented
Democrat in the district. Surely Virginia can
furnish Two men capable OF filling any office
which is in the eil OF lis Legislature, without
,respas,ing on The rights OF The people The au-
thor of This communication with his small
knowledge OF the Intellect OF The Slaie) can re-
commend Two men, with whom he is personally
acquainted. possessing abilities which will adorn
a seat in the Senate Chamber or in The Court OF
Appeals; and il is presumed that there is not a
member OF the Leg stature who is unacquanted
with their general characer. Their names are
Andrew Stevenson and John w. Jones. The
author of this communication is actuated by no
private personal motives and is unacquaiuled
with The sentiments Of either OF The gentlemen on
the subject. OMEGA.
p. The recommendations Of "Casca" 10 the
Enquirer OF the 9Th Nov, are good and worthy
OF attention 0.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-12-01

GEN. FISHER-The death Of Gen. WIN.
S. FISHER took place last evening al the hour Of
G. P. M, and his funeral obsequies were perform
ed today at the same hour, and in The same man
ner with those Of Capt. Farley, and also under
the direction OF Harmony Lodge, No. 3, OF ms
city, OF which he was member. So bTiei was
his sickness, and so unexpected it. fatal lermina-
lion, that many of his intimate iriends-and ne
had many very many friends-were unapprised
OF his danger until they heard the sad tidinss OF
his death We are not we'll informed as 10 The
nature OF his iata disease. Many are the mourn
full associations which will now crowd upon The
recolections Of his early companions IN arms,
who have fought, side by side, in many bloody
and unequal conflicts with this well-tried patriot
of our revolution Blu, the evenlfu drama OF his
life has suddenly and premaurely closed, and TO
The historian belongs the duty Of Portrayins those
social qualities that endeared him 10 his friends,
those high and strictly honorable principles Ina,
governed his actions through life, and maraea
him as one Of Virginia's noblest sons, as wen as
his many public services, which have dentlhed
his name with The history Of our country. Zen.
Fisher has left behind him youthful widow, 70
whom he had b en- welded but a few months, and
who, having been in our city but four or hve
wet ks, is now left among comparative stranger''
far distant from her surviving friends IN Virginia.
Blu, she may have the consolation 10 know mat
in her bereavement she has the unfeigned sympa-
lhies OF The numerous and devoted friends Of her
lamenled consorl.
fGnl,,,fon (Teros) Ne1rs, OF Oct. 2Ih.