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The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

ABLrNp PREACHER. Rev. MIR. Woodbridge,
Of Spencertown, N. Y, who received the
degree of D. D. at Williams College, last
week, is totally blind. Notwithstanding this
infrmity, he performs the duty Of clergy
man in a satisfactory and remarkable man.
ner; his other powers. particularly that Of
memory, having been increased 10 won
derful extent. He conducts the services al
his church on Sunday in The same manner
RS other clergymen less afflicted; selecting
his chapter IRON the Bible, and looking on,
appears 10 the congi egalion 10 read directly
from, the hook. although unable 10 see any
:ling. In the same way with The hymns;
he gives ont the number from the book
reads the stanzas correctly, and never omis
even 10 designate the metre. This is all
done by memory. By the aid OF an assls-
tant, he has made far greater progress in lii
crary attachments than the generality oil
ministers in This country. and is conversan'
with Latin and Greek. We doubt whether
more remarkable memory has ever been
possessed by nm individual. In reading the
customary hymns and chapter at the church
be is rarely known TO make any mistake
either in the numbers or the arrangement oil
the paris Springfield Republican.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

The use of horsehesh as human food has lately
become common in Denmark. and tho prisoner:
confined in the Christianshavn house of correction
at Copenhagen, regularly re ;eived ration Of thi;
meat as portion of their diet. Within the last
two months, sixty horses have been killed at the
Christianshavn slaughter houses and have yielded
$4,000 pounds of meat, OF which fifth has beer
consumed in the prison, and the remainder has
been sold at prices varying from lid to Sid
pound.
The LATE EXPLOSION At FRvERsHAM MILE
The total number Of deaths resulting from the
accident has been 81 Only II bodies have been
discovered the remaining 10 having been blown
to atoms. Portions Of tile human frame are still
found in the corn fields in the neighborhood at an
enormous distance from the scene Of the catastro-
Phe-
CAPTURE OF BEDBR KHAN BET-Letters
from Constantnople state that Bederkhan Bey,
the butcher OF the HISTORIAN Christians Of Mesop-
otamia, has surrendered to Osnsn Bey, the Turk
ish commander, and has been sent TO CONSTANT
nople as prisoner.
Ex-President Tyler has written ar answer to
the letter of Samuel Houston. He still asserts
that the honor of annexing Texas belongs to him.
y Governor Briggs has been selected by the
Society of the Alumni of Williams College 10
deliver the address at the commencement in ls4s.
Hon. James Dixon, Of Hartford Conn. IS substl-
tute.
MAINE ELEC1IoS-The returns from Maine
are by no means favorable 70 the Wings. Inc
Portland Advertiser gi-es returns Of vote; Tor
Governor, AMI GAYS
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

PoTAToE RoT.-The Family Gazette
Bradford, says;
"The potato rot is found to be more sx-
tensiye this season than has until recently
boon anticipated. A gentleman told US
day or two since that abou, half of his crop
Is already lost. After being harvested, ap-
parently in good condition, some have
been found rapidly decaying. Ifthis re-
suit should be prevalent, the loss will be
severely felt by the community"
The rot, we have reason to fear, is rap
idly extending in this vicinity Windsor
Chronicle.
We regret to learn that within two or
three days potatoes are found to be consid-
erably affected with the rot. When they
are so affected it is considered best to dig
and dry them as fast as possiblo.-[St. Al
bans Messenger
We see it stated that the rot is also.
prevailing to some extent in Ohio. We
have not heard that it has made its ap-
pearance yet in this region.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

T.x SUSPENSION BRIDeE 1T NIAGARA
C.,rs according 10 a Canada paper. is
i;LoIy n he built. The wPole cost is estima-
n, s325 900; and II is supposed that The visi-
,rouId Weld an income of $4,000. The
company also looked 10 an overland com.
rnunicaiion with Detroit by which western
travel might be diverted from the Lake route
At present The passage occupies from sc
10 is hours. The journey on land might be
made with steam in from 8 TO 10 hours
The respective companies for the erection o.
the suspension Bridge in New York State
and Canada are Incorporated by acts Of the
legislatures of both countries. The Cana
dian supposes that the Suspension Bridge
will he completed before the close oil 1915
-)Newark Daily Advertiser.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21
THE. GALAXY.
MIDDLEBURY,VT.
Tuesday, Sept, 81, l847.
THE WEATHER AND CROPS.

The weather for few days past has been de-
ightful For fortnight a mild and balmy at
mosphere together with succession of copious
rains have converted the russell brown ofou fields
into deep green, nfording the richest pastur-
age for our flocks and herds, and in some meas
ure compromising our farmers for the lightness Of
the previous grass crop. Wheat has done very
well, and but very small supply of breadstuff
from abroad will be wanted in the county of Ad-
olson. Corn is quite fair, and Oats, Peas and 9th
or grains where not destroyed by grass-hopperS
whose ravages in some sections have been severe
are a full average crop.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

The SATuRDAY CoURlER CASE. We I'M
de.sand thai the referees in this case, who
have been engaged for The last two weeks in
making an appraisement OF the value oil the
newspaper establishment, together with the
subscription lisi, &c have concluded their
lahors. and award 10 The idow and heirs OF
The late EzraH older, partner in the concern
$1,000 as their share OF the property at the
present time, and also about Sl4, 00O in debts,
profits, &c The case will come before
Judge Parsons to- day, at one o'clock, bu; OF
course, ifMr. McMakin Is satisfied 10 pur
chase the interest OF the heirs Il, the apprais
ers award. no sale will be directed BY the
court philadelphia Nems.I
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21
THE FAIR.

We trust that no one who has the least interest
in the prosperity of Old Addison will forget that
the Agricultural Fair will be held at Vergennes
on the eth Of October. This should be the great
holiday Of the people large majority ofwhom
are engaged in Agricultural pursuits, affording
them degree of comfort, competency and wealth
hardly equalled in any section of our country.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

settled ministers 81 ministers dismissed the
last year 8: ministers ordained 10; licensed 5;
ministers died 3 additions BY professions los;
by letter 10; dismissed 1879; excluded IS;
died 1872 increase l27 decrease 297; whole
number &c. 1865.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

@The vote will be very small throughout the
State, and from present appearances Gov Dana
will be reelected by the people. The returns
from this Congressional district are all IN but
few towns. Mr.. Clapp Ioco) is elected to Con-
gres. The Loco Senators are also elected, IN this
Senatorial district, as well as the county officers
on the same ticket"
1t would also seem that in the Oxford and Lin
coin Congressional Districts, Mr. Clark, the Loco
foco candidate is elected
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

MICHIGAN The Loco-Focos held their
State Convention on the 9Th at Jackson
and nominated Judge E. Ransom for Gov
ernor, and VIM. F. Fenton for Lieutenan,
Governor.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21
THE. ELECTION RESULTS.

| The brilliant anticipations of locofocos which
for few days after the election they center tanned
of some partial success for their ticket have at last
ended in disappointment. Even the wings them
selves concious of a shameful apathy, and indulg-
ing in dsgraccful feuds among themselves, and Of
bringing up issues to be decided at the ballot
! boxes, which had about as much to do with ma
tan of Muscat,. had scarcely the courage to ques
ton even the most improbable calculations Of then
opponents. The noise and smoke OF the battle
however having past away itnow appears that the
wings have triumphed in every branch Of the gov
eminent of the State, saving however short a.
beyance in the election of a whig Governor until
the legislature shall convene The political COM
plexion Of many members oftho House is so ques-
tionable rs to render it impossible TO determine
exactly the standing of the parties But it can
not be otherwise than that the wings have ma
iority of from to over all in that body. We
have figured pretty close in favor of the other
parties and find that after all the claims which they
can make we must have 100 good and true wings
out of 2o4 members said to be elected. But the
greatest probability is that when fairly sfted OF
members, some of whom will be refused q seat we
shall find the wings in the majority of from to
five The Senate where we last week calculated
for bare majority will stand 81 to 9.
In the Legislature of ls45 were II Liberty
members and only one town Of those who then
elected them if we are not forgetful elected one
of that party in 1876. In ls46 they had IL also
5 only Of which are elected this year. As far as
returns arc received only one of the towns which
have elected Liberty members have given Brain
ard majority & two others only have given him
plurality, while in most of the towns Brainard
vote has been the least Of the candidates. They
are like the Pady's flea, you put your finger on
him and he's not there.
On the state ticket it will be seen by the table
we have taken great pains to compile that the
wing vote is smaller, and the loco larger than last
year. and yet we have no hesitancy in asserting
that this diminuton Of the wing vote is no evil
dence of the declining strength of the party. New
er was it stronger than at the present moment
The Liberty party vote has fallenoff considerably
notwithstanding their spasmodic efforts to carry
the state by lecturers. Ii is curious fact that
this party have diminished most in the Counties
of Chittenden and Franklin where their presses
have performed their most Herculean labors
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21
Mr., MARSH'S GRAFTON.

BEFORE THE PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY AT
HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
All accounts concur in pronouncing this
effort an admirable performance. The
Boston Atlas says:
The Hon. George P. Marsh addressed the
assembly for an hour and quarter IN q
strain of e!oquence that closely rivetled The
attention OF his large audience.
fs shall not attempt TO give s labored a.
naiysis o. the address OF Mr.. darsh;'lor the
reason that VS. should fail 10 do it justice il
wenade The aueHut,
It was very able production, and sus-
lained The high reputation which MIR. Marsh
enjoys as an American SCHOLAR.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

CoNGREeATIoNALIsM IN VERMoNT.-Acc-
ordng TO the Minutes Of the late Convention.
the uun,bef ofioca!AssociaIons is -, church
IS is, Feuled ministers 9S, stated supplies
&; total li5. Destitute chu.th hes 70 IN
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

A RELIc-An axe was lately turned up By a
plough in the ncighborhood of Cincinnati, which
bore on its sides the stamp u. s." The sPoi
where it was found is said to be the same where
Gen. Anthony Wayne encamped his army IN '9'
on his wav to Greenyille. where he made the urea
ty which ended the Indian war.
sy Low Woodbury. Of Now Hampshire and
Secretary Walker of Mississippi are named by a
sagacious letter writer at Washington, as the prob
able candidates Of the Locofoco party for Presi-
dent and Vice President in lS4s.
0J- a son Of Professor Richard S. Lee o
Washington College, Pa, has been sentenced to
the State Prison for three years for stealing 500
from Hon. 7. N. 7, Mckennan.
The Springfield Republican says. Hon Samuel
Williston IS about to erect large stone button
factory, on a stream east of the village oil East
hampton. He also contemplates erecting 4 hiS'
class cotton factory on the same privheee'
zyTbe house of Major Samuel George OF Sea
brook. n. l.. was burnt up, on the 6th, and his
house-keeper, widow Jane Dow, persisted IN the
flames
It Is stated that 100000 yard. of Cotton cloth
are made at Lowell every week, amounting to 3d.
100000 yards per year
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

II The following is a statement of the tolls a
Rochester up 10 the first Of September: Isi7
sl37,s27 s., 1916 s57,4ls So. Increase in 1917
s5a,5ls D
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21

HJ JOHN Ross has been elected Princi.
pal Chief Of the Cherokee Nation.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-21
ASSAULT UPON E. R. JEWErT

FORMERLY OF MIDpLEBURY.1
On Saturday last we published para
graph commenting upon an affray between
an officer of the Navy and servant a, the
American Hotel. This forenoon, about
ii o'clock, the officer referred 10, who is
passed MidshiPman William w. Pollock.
attached to the U. s. Steamer Michigan,
called at the counting room of this paper,
in the back part of Messrs. PEcKs' Book
store, and said to Mr. Jewett, who was a,
the desk, II wish to see you" Mr.. Jew
cit stepped forward into the middle OF the
store, when Pollock said, Il wish to make
inquiry in relation to an article in Satur-
days paper" In answer to what inquiry
he wished to make, he said, 81 wish to
know You hold yourself responsible for
that article" Mr.. Jewett replied that he
did so. Upon which Pollock said, Every
well, hold you responsible" and imme-
diately drew pistol from beneath his cloak
and fired. The pistol was loaded with
three balls. two Of which lodged in the
wallet which Mr.. Jewett fortunately hap
pened to have in his pocket, and which be-
yond all doubt saved his life. Pollock was
Immediately arrested, and, after briefe1-
animation before Police Justice Child,
was committed to Jail, where he now is
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14
The State LO;,n.

Almost innumerable enquiries have been
made of us, verbally and by letter, COLI
corning the prospsc. ofprocuring the luan
authorized by "ur General Assembly, for
detray'ng the expenses End paying the
creditors Of the State. We would state in
reply. as 10 the prospects, tina, the loan can
undoubtedly be ob'a'ned a, the terms, and
tor an interest con. iaerabIy less than the
ul.i"atum, authorized I,y the act. A prop
osi'io" Was made TO Mr.. Coolbsugl, the
agent, by responsible house in S, Louis,
to take $25 ,OC0 Of the loan al ten per cent.
which. feeling assured that it could be pro-
cured at a lower rate Of inlerest, he pr omp,
ly refused.
AS regards the causes of the delay, We
can only state them 30 far as We know the
circumstances. We were informed b,
Mr.. Coolbangh that he had encountered
no little difficulty in procuring the blank
bonds, which he ordered printed al ST.
Louis Immediately after The adjournment.
They we're printed to order and forwarded
I" Mr.. c. by nail; hut ON ing 10 The stop
page ofthe mails, caused by the failure o,
y. Hinton. 4 Co., eontrac, ors, they did
not reach him until couple of weeks
since. When We Saw HIM early in March.
he spoke OF getting others printed, as il,
might be long time brfore those ordered
would arrive; but finally, it appears, he
concluded to wait for their arrival.
Some len days since, Auditor FAles,
having been written to by Mr.. g. far ,ha,
purpose, met the latter a, Bloomington for
the purpose of signing the bonds. M.
Fales brought them home with him and
signed them, the Governor having previ
ousIy put his signature to them; and the
territorial seal, which is adopted by law
as state seal, and required to be used as
such until state seal shall be procured,
was affixed TO them by the Secretary Of
State. Mr. Falrs was informed by Mr..
Coolbaugh that he would have the money
here within three or four weeks, abou,
$4,000 ofthe amount i'll specie, and the
balance IN uaexcep,ionabls currency.
It was then thought ',h.. all obstacles
TO the effrciiae Of I'll. loan were remov ed,
and that the money would SOM BE- here.
But we are informed tina, Mr.. Coolbaugl,
has since wyittep 70 the state authorities,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14
Federal PrcsuuaDlfou.

4 Eelefl1 PfcSuI0pifOa.
| Some few democratic members of tn.
| House Of Representatives were induced
/ by their desire e cultiyate kindly feelings
between the two parties. to extend towards
the majority in ,sat body, and especially
towards the rec less and dishonest presid-
ing 'fficer, degree Of courtesy to which.
on account Of their high handed ontrages
they were NOT entitled. Let those who
were led into this error BY the noblest
sentiments which can move the breast oil
man, read the following andacious .quib
from the Hawkeye. and there see how
their con'iliat"ry policy is appreciated BY
their opponents, how their courtesy is re-
ciprocated, and what use is made Of their
concessions; let them draw therefrom a
salulary lesson for the future.
speaking "f,he address published by
the democratic members 10 their conslitu.
ents, on adj turning, that sheet says:
H w those men. who moved and sup
ported vot. OF thanks to The Honorable
Speaker, could consciennu>ly en.lorse
such document, containing So much un
warrantable abuse Of him, we cannot well
seq
What cool audaci'y! What shameless
effron,ery The facts, as near as We can
recolect them, are these: A wing mem.
Der drew up III. usual vute of thanks to
the Speaker. SIR tie digmfed and impair,
tinl manner in which he had presided over
the d-lIber"ti"ls Of the House," Sc.
knowing that the Speaker. sustained
by an n"principled majority. had tramp'ed
upon all parliamentary usage g. bid de fance
to The cons'iI,ri"n-had set the iron heel Of
de>potism upon the necks of The minori-
ty, and ontrag d all the laws, not only OF
courtesy, bit OF common decency in
order to 'yran'ze .i1ectually over that mi.
nor'ty, they were naturally anxious to OBJ
lain the sanction II the democracy upon
his conduct, by inducing some democrat
&c member to introduce the resolution OF
thanks.
Accordingly, Messrs. Day, Lyon, and
several other democrats were snccessivelv
solicited to introduce it, but all refused.
Though it was but the usual vote If
tha"ks-an ordinary cour'r.y-yet the
course Of Speaker Browne had been such
an unusual and Extraordinary one as to for.
felt all claim upon the respect and court.
esy Of the min"rity.
After several unsuccessful a,temn,s
Mr.. Smyth, OF Linn, was finally induced |
10 introduce the resolution. Though he
did this, doubles, fion the pure>t Of mo-
'ivrs, We think he will sgr-e with us, that
II was avery erroneous policy. When the
above paragraph meets his eye, we doubt
not he will sincerely regret having Weld. |
ed to the whig ihporiunlies.
We know i,oi whether another demo.
Graf voted fer the resolution not more
Than one other. al any rate. The vote ON |
The resolution subsequently, offered by Mr.. |
Olmstead, I" rrscind the re>olulinn Of
thanks, or expnrge it from the journal. !
shows III what light the denocra,ic mem. /,
bers viewed the conduct Of Speaker
Browne, and proves thu, they did not, a. |
claimed by The Hawke, aud other whip
prints endorse his glazing part,ali,y and |
high handed acts of nNIr pa,iun.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14
Banks.

"Let farmers and mechanics unanimously re-
fuse to take the rag money Of other States, and
demand specie for their produce, and it will
come in sufficient quantity TO supply them with
Gold and Silver Currency-a currency tina,
cannot fail. specie, like any other product,
will 6" where there is demand fol it. Paper,
being the poorest money, always is the princi-
pal circulating medium as long as the people
will receive it, and thus specie is banished. 1t
is idle to talk of well regulated banks To use
the language Of a distinguished statesman, You
might as well talk Of well regulated DEVILS. as
to talk o! well regulated banks. Their real OBJ.
Ject is to cheat and defraud the people in such a
manner that the law cannot reach them. For
this purpose, they get charter from the Leg
islature, under the pretence of "benefiting the
country" Away with such humbuggerv,
might 60 farther and show the schemes Of de-
signing men, but it is unnecessary. The end is,
that bank breaks; and the bank officers ride in
carriages, build fine houses, ROLL IN WEALTH
AND SHINE IN sPLENDoH-all gotten by the dis
honesty OF such Institutions, which, by their
managers. rob, cheat and swindle the people on,
OF their own hard earnings, who toll from sunrise
to sunset to confer benefits upon themselves and
the country. Labor is the foundation of wealth
Farmers should remember this Banks cannot
create it; but on the contrary, they eat out tht
substance OF the people without rendering ius1
equivalent therefor. Frauds and periuries in.
Vulnerable grow out of this system
Fellow citizens Do you wish to foster and
encourage IDLENESS, and to raise up name,
monied aristocracy to take away your liberties &
trample upon your rights? If you would see YOU,
State and country prosper. and if you would en-.
Joy the blessings Of civil liberty, set your face
against these institutions, and send such demo
Gratis to the Convention as will oppose them
Illinois will prosper under specie system; and
IN her future PROSPERITY and greatness, will civ,
the lie to the universal wing party. Lei u
nave IN !ne Constitution that, "No paper mon
| permitted to exist in this State.n "Ju.tics I,
the people, and stand BY your righta"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14
Inve.tmen, Of Vera Cruz.

BY late arrival at New Orleans, we
have news from Vera Cruz to the 18th
ult. The Picayune says, the American
squadron and all the transports left Point
Lizardo for SACRIFICES on the 9th uIt,
with l2,I00 troops. On the morning
Of the 10th landing was effected with
in three miles of Vera Cruz, under
cover Of a discharge Of bomb shells and
round shot from the U. s. Steamers and
gun boats. Our forces were immediatly
,narshalled and marched over tho sand
hills to attack the enemy's outposts, situa-
ted from one to three miles from the castle
and city; every one Of which they carried
by storm, though with q loss Of II
men.
On the ] lth some skirmishing took place
with the enemy, who were throwing
showers Of bomb shells and round shot
from the city. Col. Dickinson, of the
Palmet,o''regiment, S. c., was wounded in
the breast by musket ball, and Capt.
Alburtis Of the I'd Infantry, had his head
shot off by So pound ball. The same ball
broke drummer's arm and took offa pri.
Yates leg. All the water pipes leading
to the city were cut of, and al communi-
cations efsctually stopped.
still Later..-Another Brilliant
Victory.
A gentleman Of our town direct form
St. Louis, informs us that the news reach.
ed that city just as he was leaving, that
orr army formed around the walls Of Vera
Cruz in order Of battle on the z2d--lhat
the bombardment of the town was com.
menced on the 23l-and that the colors of
the enemy were struck on the 9Th ult.
The Mexicans first offered to surrend
er The city; but Gen. Scott sent them word
that he could take both the city and castle,
and both he would have. They then
surrendered the city and castle, which
were Immediately invested by eur
forces. L,ss on our side. reported, II
killed and % wounded. Mexicans kill.
ed, 200 soldiers and large number Of
citizens. Eight or ten hundred soldiers
.aken prisoners sni released onI srole.