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FLocKs OF PIGEoNs.-The Niagara. Can
ada West Mail, Of the 18th ult. states-A
tremendous emigration of pigeons from the
adjoining States took place on Sunday
last. They were crossing the Niagara from
before nine o'clock in the morning until past
one in the afternoon; and taking the speed
flight al forty miles an hour, the flock must
have been upwards of one hundred and
twenty miles in length.
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GEN. TAYLOR As A WING.

The Philadelphia U. 5. Gazette says ii is
enabled 10 answer the question as 10 General
Taylor's views upon the national topics, that
divide the two political parties of the country.
II declares him to be friend of all the lead
ing pubs per nanent measures al the Wings;
he is The friend of a protective tariff of the
distribution Of the proceeis Of the public
lands: and Inc IS opposed 10 the Sub Treas
ury scheme The Gazette also states, EVIL
DIN Is on The same authority, that General
Taylur. though he does not seek office. wo'd
not refuse to he a candidate for the Presi-
deury. if lbe people should all insist upon
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- y marriage was celebrated in the
upper part Of the city few nights ago, which
presents quite an amusing feature. The
groom is one of a pair OF twins, and has new
er from the hour o his birth been separated
from his brothers is in appearance his coun-
,crpart. As we have said the marriage rites
were over, congratulations were made, and
mirih and iestivi,y reigncd until late hour
when the company began 10 leave for home
Al this interesting juncture, our hero said he
found IT impossible, from long habit and as
sociaton TO seperate from his brother, and
insisted that they should be allowed 10 DOM
icil together as formerly. The lady, as
might have been expected. directing 10 this
unusual arrangement, moderately urging
that inasmuch as she had married but one
Of the brothers, she could not in fairness be
expected TO be the wife of both. The hus-
hand; however, would moi yield, aid as the
difference could not be reconciled, man and
vie separated for the night. Three days
having elasped. and yet as the matter has
not been satisfactorily arranged. What
viii be the end of il is more than we can say.
Is II not queer business
philadelphia Bulletin.
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From The JournaL Of Commerce.

W. have it from good authority, that Gen.
Taylor has not voted for many years. He
however stated, after The last Presidential e.
lccrinu, that if be had voted AT all. il would
have been for Henry iClay.-But this, we
presume, more for personal than for party
considerations. We are well convinced that
the General Dies not call himself a Wing.
nor wisl; 10 be called 50. however anxious
some may he 10 fasteu this appellaIion upon
him though at the hazard Of defeating his e
lection,
Ia answer TO the above from the Journal
Of Commerce, the Express says that Gen.
Taylor has not vo;ed for some years is true,
because he has been in the military service:
al military posts, where he could not vore,-
but that the General is not only a devoted
friend of Henry Clay, but devoted friend OF
his principles, with all The Taylor family in
Kentucky is as well Known as any Thing
canbc.
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For time. the Vermont O6serrer was pub
lished as the organ OF the Baptist denomina
ton in this State; But the liberty party
swallowed up the paper, editor and ALL
Voice Of Freedom.
That must have been dose equal TO "blood
root and elder it will be the death of the
party If the editor was swallowed cannibally
though the Baptist denomination. may re-
joice at the loss Of one so little devoted 10
them.-B, Falls Gazette.
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THE COST.

100000, O00,-One of the editors Of the
New York Tribune, writing from Wash
mgton SAYS:
| understand from an official source, that
II all the cluims occurring SO far during the
war were to he Immediately liqu:da,ed. the
sum Of One hundred millions Of Dollars
would be required. including Of course, the
regular expense of the army The claims
That will be preferred aler the war. will de-
m I1d still greater sum for their liquidation.
why did not Mr.. President Polk, in the Off
cal Munchausen he putforth to the world
speak of the coattess as well aE the boundless
annexation of Texas
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MORMON EMIonAr1oN.-Abont ffi, Nor

MORMON EMIGRArIoN.-About fifty Nor
MONS, the greater part composed OF women,
who came from Lowell, from Sandwich, and
from the State oil Main, left this ctyyester-
day afternoon for Illinois, 10 join their broth
erhood and sisterhood in that quarter. They
go 10 meet peril, persecution and prejudice,
in their direct forms, and if they are to fol-
low their sect, they must submit themselves
10 suffering of the severest sort. which moth
ing but the enthusiasm or The frenzy Of their
belief can give them sufficient nerve 10 en-
Courier.
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MICHIGAN WHEAT CRoP.-The Ann Ar.

HIt seems from the Woodstock Mcrcu-
ry that Capt. Kimbaf ofIho Age, has not yet
stared for Mexico. and il il even minated
that he has backed out We respectfully
suggest whether Major Eastman had not
better administer little of the oil of birch 10
his sabaIiern.-TL Wdichmdn.
We rather think Mr.. Acres has had E.
nough OF The oil OF birch, and that sprink-
ling of the oil oil consolation would be very
acceptable.
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READY CLOTHING!

On hand, a large assortment of Fashionable
Clothing, adapted to the season. which will be
sold low for Cash. Also, a few Goats and Pants
returned on my hands as poor fits" the last Fall
and Winter, made up under the supervision ola
man of great taste and experience, which will be-
sold 20 per cent less than Cost. by
May Sd l847. w S. JOHNSON.
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WHEAr CRor IN ILLrNoIs.-We learn from
gentlemen who have travelled quite exten-
sively in Illinois. that the prospect of the
wheat crop in various parts of the State is
rather unfavorable, and this report is corrob-
GRATED by letters 10 the editor OF the Chicago
Democrat In the northern counties of Iii
nos, and the south easteTnpart Of Wisconsin
where there is vast en- cunt of winter wheat
d9he ground, the Indications are said TO be
rather unfavorable TO the crop. One farmer
writes 10 the Democrat, that he has carefully
examined the wheat on his farm, and finds a
small worm resembling fax seed, which. in
his opinion, has done great deal Of mischief
1t is too early 10 form a conclusive opinion on
the subject. and il is TO be hoped that unnec.
essary alarm has been created by The back
wardness of the season. Buffalo Express.
MICHIGAN WHEAT CRoP.-The Ann Ar
Dor Journal says:
The wheat prospect, so far as present ap-
pearances warrant judgment, is uniavora-
BILE. the close covering of ice during the
latter part OF the winter left the fields looking
quite dead. They are beginning 10 look
green. but there are mary spots where the
wheat is nearly all killed.
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"AscENsroH, Is: JAM. lS47.
LOCOFOCO GRATITUDE.

II is a fact worth remembering. that while
General Taylor was fighting the battles oil
Buena Vista OIL The 2lst and I'D Of Febru-
airy, the friends of President Polk in the Uni
ted States were trying TO pass the Lieuten-
ant General Bill, which had for IFS object the
recall of 'Old Rough and Ready" and the
oil that mere civilian; Mr.. Ben
mn
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falling fortunes of this weak administration
Hon. GEO. C. DRoMGooLE died yester-
Jay The Express reports that probably
his competitor Boiling is after all elected
The House of Delegates is ABOUT ''e''
Net Wing gain ten.
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A,DIALoGuE.-Good morning, A, how are
youl
A. Not very well. This spring weather
affects the.
b. This spring weather affects every bo-
dy, more or less. Why don't you take a
dose or two of Wrighfs Indian Vegetable
Pills T.!
A. Don't believe in them. Idon't believe
one medicine can cure every thing.
b. Idont believe one medicine can cure
every thing either. in the way you look at it.
Bnt you believe it as possible to prepare d
medicine in such a manner as TO be applica-
bic to The hrman system H. all cases, DON:
you
A. Why. yes. believe in the possibility
Of anything, now a-days.
3. Well, that is all want you TO admit.
Come in tonight. and ] will give you a dose
of virgins Indian Vegetable Pills to try on,
and if you don't pronounce the medicine the
hest you ever used, why, you will then be a
bic 10 estimate my opinion next time as ii
deserves.
A. Thank you, friend B. | will try any,
thing OH your recommending. Erit sercr-
ally.
Beware of Commercials Of all kinds Some arc
coated with sugar, others are made to resemble in
outward appearance the original medicine The
safest course is, purchase Of the regular agents
only, one or of whom may be found IN every
village and town in the State.
The genuine for sale bv w. P. Russell, and Sidney
Moody, Middlebury, and by the agents advertised in
another column.
Principal Office, 16s Race street,
W.. Russell, agent.
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DR. WOODS SARsAPARILLA BrTTERs.-This
invaluable and effectual remedy is exciting the
wonder of all who make use Of it, and almost ex-
clusively used for lmpurity of the Blood, dyspep-
STA, Piles, Indigestion, Pimples and PustuleS on
the Face, by our most eminent physicians II is
the most palatable ofmedicines; yetits operations
are so decided and energetic, that those who ever
try it, will never use any other remedy.
w. P. Russell, agent.
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Newton Academy.

THE next quarter of this INSTITUTION will
commence ON Monday the 10th of May, and
continue eleven weeks, Miss II. A. PERRY,
who has given instruction in Music here du-
ring the past quarter. will continue her course
Of instruction, and from the good success tina
has attended her instruction, we confidently
recommend her TO the public as n competent
teacher OF Music. In view of the advanta-
yes here afforded for acquiring an education,
it is hoped and expected that in future as in
time past this Institution will receive It's due
share Of public patronage.
P. S. SANFORD, Principal
Shoreham, April Goth, lS47. 52:4w
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Board of Civil Authority.

WE are requested to give notice that there
will be meeting of the Board Of Civil Au-
thority for The town of Middlebury at the
town room in said MiddIebury, on Saturday
the eth day OF May A. d. 1s47, at O'Clock
in The afternoon, 10 act on the subject Of la
ceuses.
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BRIGHTON MARKET-APRrL IL
Reported forthe Traveller,

AT market 800 Beef Cattle. 90. pairs Work
ing Oxen. 20 Cows and Calves, 325 Sheep,
and 1900 Swine.
PRIcEs-Beef CattIe-Extra ST SO: first
quality, 81 81 IS. second Sc so Sc rs ;
third rs Sc 25.
Working Oxen-Saes at $40, 76, 90, ITO
and I35.
Cows and Calves-Sales at S23. 81, 30
and 35. -.
sheep-saIes at So. 3 25. 3 81, and "a
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-04
MARRIED..

At Fort Wayne, on the 9th inst. by the Rev.
II. 5. Dickson, John Hough Jr. Esq. to
Virginia f. daughter ofthe late Major Sam
ueI Lewis, all of this city,
At Panton on the Dist inst, by Rev. Mr..
Leavitt, Mr.. Jared A. Foot Of Cornwall to
Miss Caroline E. Bristol of P canton.
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II is said that Gen. Butler intends TO have
an operation performed on his leg. The
muscle ha grown 10 the bone, and renders
him cripple. He intends to have it sepa-
rated from the bone. The wound gives him
at times, inexpressible agony.
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TAKE NOTICE.

The Books and demands Of the subscribers
wiIremain at the store now occupied by them,
until the LIST Of Nav, andlhen will be removed.
A. B. IL r. NJ. CHAPMAN.
Bridport, April, Is, le47. 81
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NOTICE.

The old line of Stages will commence run
ming between MiddIebury and Larabee's
Point, Shoreham, as soon as the Steamboats,
commence running on the Lake. Passen-
gers may apply at the Temperance House.
B. &. BROWN.
Middlebury, April 27lh lS47.
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HENRY N. KINSLEY,

WOULD respectfully notify the people
in the vicinity of the East Mills in New Ha-
ven, that he has taken The shop formerly oe
cupied by Mr., Cyrus Eddy. where he in
tends to carry or BLACkSMlTHlNG IN
all its various branches. He will shoe nurses
IN the best manner, for Ninety cents cash
dotun, and all other work in proportion. All
kinds of jobs will be done promptly and it Il
workman like manner.
He intends to be always on hand, and wirh
moderate and reasonable charges and faithful
work he hopes 10 secure full proportion Of
business in his line.
New Haven East Mills, May, ]. 1917
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MiddleburV Female Seminary.

The next quarter OF this institution, now
in a fourishng condition. will commence on
Wednesday, the 18th of Nav, and continue
IL weeks. S.PEARL LATHROP.
Principal.
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DIED.

In Port Henry, N. Y. Goth April Is47 of
consumption Daniel r. Hunter in the 25th
year of his age.
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= T : SOUR GRAPES! :

The gentleman who manages the Tailoring ES-
adjustment on the north end of the bridge, in
forms the public that he has labored under de-
ception for whole year with regard to his fore
man, and now since he cannot longer obtain the
services oithe undersigned is willing to acknowl-
edge the corn, and calls on the public to be mer-
cifu to him sinner. Tohis unfortunate friends"
for they must betruly unfortunate in theirfriend
ships, If they have anything TO co with him-he
promises better things for the future. Whether il
will take year 10 find out whether he is deceived
in his present foreman, hedoesRot infomus. If
he follows up the practice he has learnt in other
business, Of cracking up every animal he has on
hand and running down those that he cannot get,
he may deceive himself, but cannot deceive 9th
ers. He has "at Last' secured the services of his
present foreman-that is 10 say when he couldse-
cure nobody else. If he thinks TO take in the pub
lie by this course, he will find himself ltlc mis-
taken.
The undersigned is happy to say, thathe too has
been in New York-not merely packed up like
an old trunk and sent TO some fourth-rate tavern
in the suburbs, to be Immediately sent back again
with fashion plate or two, snda few dozen but
tons-but has resided therefor years also, lift is
important, his hands have all been actually i'll
the same city; and the shears, goose and needles
used at this establishment have not only been
there but were purchased in Broadway itself.
CUTTING emphatically attended TO.
JAMES McKEAND.
No. 7, Nichols Building.
ApriI 81, 1877. 50
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FRANCIS & SON.

who will be receiving as soon as The business
season opens, and the fashions become estab-
ished, full and extensive stock Of Goods
adapted to the Spring and Summer trade, o!
latest styles and at the Loicest prices.
Mddiebury May a, 1e47. l:3w
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Prints! Prints !!

b All those who are in want oil rich Calico
Dress at a smalIprice will do well 10 call at
the "Peopcs Store before purchasing.
W. S. Johnson,
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NOTICE.

All who are indebted to the subscriber are
requested tomake payment Immediately :! e!
5O:4 S. PEARL LATHROP.
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NOTICE.

THE subscriber earnestly requests all rer: uns
who have unsettled Notes or .Accounis with the
LATE FIRM or DAVENPORT & TURNER,
10 call at the Wooden Factory, now occupied by
J. Davenport & Co. and settle the same with
the subscriber, who now ownes all the notes and
accounts Of the late firm.
JASON DAVENPORT.
Middlebury May 4, 1913. LON
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The Boston Mercantile Journal Of March
25, 1916, gives the following notice OF the
most popular remedy Of the day:
WILD CHERRY BALSAM.

WILD CHERRY BALSAM.
We speak in praise of Wistar's Balsam OF
Wild Cherry. because we believe from our
own knowledge Of The article that it is one Of
the best in the market for the complaints for
which il is recommended.
This medicine, coming from such respec-
table source, and carefully prepared by an ex-
Perieuced and skillful physician, is received
By the public with confidence Its efficacy
has been proved in many obdurate cases OF
disease, and its fame has rapidly extended.
1t has been extensively used in every part OF
the country, particularly in the Middle and
Northern States; and strong testimony from
intelligent and highly respectable persons,
has been adduced in favor Of its merits as a
remedy for colds, coughs. affections Of the
chest, diseased liver and dyspepsia
None genuine, unless signed l. BUTTS on the
wrapper. w. P. Russell, Agent.
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For One Evening Only.
WANTED.

By the subscriber young man OF Talents
to serve in literary capacity, one who has
had the advantages Of a liberal education and
IS capable of editing a country newspaper,
making Stump speeches and who has had
some experience IN writing notices, witty ad-
refreshments, puffs, &c, sc. To such a
person who can come well recommended as
to moral character, good encouragement will
be given.-none other need apply.
w. S. JOHNSON.
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! Estimating the population of the United
States at 100000 The proportion of this
expense TO EACH INDIVIDUAL, is SIS.
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COMPREHENSIVE.

A. FRANCIS having taken into partnef-
ship his son P. P. FRANCIS. the business
will hereafter be conducted under the firm of
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The ProprletoTS OF tneSe DOats ndFc
spared no expense in fitting them up, and
the Travelling Public may rest assured
that they will be managed by a careful and
experienced Crew, who will exert them
selves to make their Passengers comIorta-
BILE and satisfied in every respect. There
will be no detention after leaving Vergen-
mes. The prices for Passage and Board,
and also for Freight. will be as low as can
be expected with the conveniences and at
ten,ion which will be given on these Boats,
Those choosing to board themselves, can
have every facility for doing so.
For further particulars, enquire of the
Captain on board, or to
JOY g. WEBSTER, } Buffalo,
BIB. WOODBRIDGE s. co. ! N. Y.
r. CHAPMAN, Agent, Vergennes.
VergenUes, April 18th. 1s47,
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Magnetic Telegraph.

ITO. MERCHANTS, EDITORS, &C., &c.-Morse.
L Electro Magnetic Telegraph is now in operation be-
tween rS Richmond Virginia. and all the prnoiRa cities
Pennsylvania Buffalo, New York; and Portand Maine.
The mail from the south reaches Richmond about
o'clock, and the mail is not distributed in New
York until about o'clock, p m, the day. and in
Boston about O'Clock the succeeding morning.
On the other hand the mails that leave Boston during the
day up to O'Clock in the evening, reach Richmond 81
p. m, days afterwards.
message teegraphed from Richmond O'Clock in
the morning, the arrival of the mail will reach
Boston in few minutes its may be attended
and returned Richmond in time be put
the mail going south at 81 in the evening of the day.
thereby gaining FOUR ENTIRE DAYS.
In like manner, THREE BUSINESS DAYS may be gained
between Richmond and New York, and TWO between
Richmond on the one hand and Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and Washington on the other.
To enable merchants and others to avail themselves of
this gain, has been arranged that messages New
Orleans, Mobile, Savannah Charleston other southern
cities, addressed postage paid) Telegraph Office,
Richmond, Va, shall be forwarded without prepayment
OF the telegraph charges it being understood that
ters wiz make arrangements with their correspondents in
the eastern cities tor payment delivery If paid
for, they will not be delivered; will any
be forwarded for the party without prepayment
The charges upon message exceeding ten words,
exclusive oil the signature and address, olowsviz
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FROM the savannah Georplt
True American Spirit.


At our solicitation we have been favored with the fol
lowing extract of letter from father of four patriotic
his relative in this city Wedesired to publish it,
show all citizens of these States that parG
was not confined to any portion of the Union. The
eldest of the young spoken of is about % years OF
age. The next two twins, about 20 years OF age.
The youngest is about II years of age
They are grandsons of OF the game cocks of the
revouon-Gen Daniel Stewart of Liberty county, who,
when mere boy, of Marion's legion was sub.
sequenty taken prisoner by the British, wounded, and
confined in prison ship.
When the fire of liberty is thus transmitted from sire to
son, who can despair of the republic'
"A1y four eldest sons Daniel, William, George, and
Charles have all volunteered and have started Mexico
to fight under the banner Of Gen Taylor during the war,
should last years longer. There will be
efficient in Gen. Tayor's army than my four gallant
They all healthy, sober, intelligent handsome,
aspiring, powerful, patriotic large young and they
are determined to distinguish themselves individually or
die Daniel and Billy commissioned officers and will
have the best chance iii their lives spared) of promo
ton George, poor fellow is only third corporal and must
fight himself into notice Charley, the youngest of the
four, is private My will all stick together, through
thick and thin, and all sink swim together. Charley
able fight himself into notice. he is six feet three inches
HIGH and will be the strongest amongst thousand
glory their spirit and patriotism Our country right
wrong, is their motto; and when wrong, they will stick
the closer. All fear vomlto other disease
III could would be found in the midst Off brave boys
but am getting old and good for nothing.
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For any number of words ten, and not exceeding
twenty double these rates and up hund red
words-any over that number being chargeable
two-thirds of those
Southern editors will perceive that by having the
teegraphed from Boston and put into the mail Rich
mond they will gain TWO ENTIRE DAYS. In the same
manner they may gain from New York. and ptrtndH1
one from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington.
Eastern editors will likewise perceive that by having the
southern teegaphed from Richmond, they may gain
fco or three days, according their respective oca
tions
public promptly and mpartully and they will hesi
tate to discharge from their service any who fails In
that duty upon satisfactory evidence OF his default.
AMOS KENDALL Agent &c.
WASHINGTON, July %, lsi7-tf
p. s. Since the foregoing published in the Union,
that the New York and Boston company decline the
arrangement Messages from the south for Boston cannot
be sent, therefore, without prepayment IN Richmond
ssF A. X.