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The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

ca The Vermont Chronicle comments. ss>
considerable length on the brief note we an.
pended to the statement of the National Era
that the Chronicle and several other relipion,
papers were throwing their influence against
both Taylor and Cas-. We have not now eitbsr
time or room to go into any controversy on
the subject, nor should we care to five had II
we were arrogant in questioning the prOuie.
ty of the Chronicles course, so be II. We
should deem ourselves quite as justly exposed
to such charge, however, were we to step for
ward, in some grave theological discussion, =.
to the merits Of which we had taken no Mains
to inform ourselves, and pronounce both par
ties engaged in the dispute to be unprincipled
and hypocriticaL Now, to reverse the matter
a little is not this precisely analogous to the
course of the Chronicle ? The Chronicle de-
mics that it has declared against the nominees
of the two great political parties. How then
came the Era to think it had? In our simple
judgment, the Chronicle has said what will be
SO understood by nine-tenths of its readers. II
represents tina. both parties must abandon the
Wilmot Proviso in order to support their can
didates-and any one who bears in mind that
the people of this State are nearly unanimous
in favor of the Wilmot Proviso (the Wings en-
tirely SOY will think such declaration to be
very significant, to say the least. We have
never intended to deny to any paper the hon
est liberty offree speech least of all have We
wished to dictate to the Chronicle what coursa
to pursue. That paper is associated in our
mind with the earliest recollections of boybood.
as an object Of reverence and esteem, VERY like
ly We owe much to its influence for good, in
our earlier years. We believe the influence
of religious paper rightly conducted, and
widely dif'used among the families of our
State, is salutary and important-nor have We
in general seen any reason to complain that
the Chronicle was not all we could wish in this
respect. We do not desire that paper to give
its influence to the Wing nominees Our
ground of complaint in the present in
stance, it will be seen. is quite different from
this. We dislike the authoritative tone,
which has also kind of religious sanction
coming from such source, with which it
asserts that both parties. after all their pre-
tensions, (this is the substance of the re-
mark.) have abandoned the Wilmot Proyi-
so. We leave il for our readers (many Of
whom are also readers Of the Chronicle,) to
Judge whether we have spoken mere strong
ly than the occasion warranted.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15
ELECTIONS.

NORTH CARoLINA.-Manley (Whig)is elect
cd Governor, and the Legislature has a small
Wing majority on joint ballot-securing a
Wing U. S. Senator to succeed Mr. Badger
P. S. Later accounts leave the result some
what in doubt. There has been consdera-
Bile Wing loss.
Observation-Disclosures (Whig) is elected
BY about 1000 majority Fears were enter
tanned of his defe at, owing to a disaffection
on the part of some of Mr.. CIay's friends, but
his majority will be little, if any, short of that Of
Mr.. Clay in 1874.
ISDrANA.-The returns from Indiana, thu.
far, are decidedly MISUNDERSTANDING consid-
cradle Wing gains. The election was for
members of the Legislature only.
LLINoIs.-In this State, the Wings had no
candidate for Governor. French (Democrat)
is of course elected. The canvass for mem
bers of Congress has been spirited. Col. b.
ker is said to be elected in the 9Th District,and
Marshall in the I'd District, Cloth Wing gains)
Elsewhere, the Wings have held their own.
MIssoURI.-So far as heard from, the
Wings have gained four, and the Locos trO,
No doubt. however, of
Loco Legislature.
lowA.-Whig gains are reported in this
State, but not enough, probably. TO redeem
The State.
V Full returns will be received from all
these States. probably. in season for our next
issue.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15
GEN TAYLOR AND GEN. HARRISON.


In a casual conversation the other day
with a gentleman who served with Old
Rough and Ready in the Florida war, he
related the following, which transpired in
1910, during the Harrison campaign.
On the arrival of the Northern mails,
the officers were in the habit of meeting
at General Taylor's marquee, to discuss
the news. The General, being Wing,
took the National Intelligencer, and MAJ
jor Garland, Loco Foco, the Washing
ton Globe. On one of these occasions,
Gen. Taylor found in the Intelligencer an
account of one of the Mammoth Conven>
tons held in honor of Old Tip, and he
remarked, This, gentlemen, is what l
like to see." But" promptly responded
Garland, "Gen. Harrison is Northern
man, and an Abolitionist p' "No mat
ter" replied the General, "he is an honest
man, and unaccustomed to the wiles and
intrigues of partizans. The great mass OF
the people-the honest and intelligent OF
all parties are rallying in his support,
and, sir, my word for it, they are on the
right track Cleveland Herald, June %.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

Giddlngs. of Ohio. made the following
emphatic declaration in the House Of
Representatives in reference to Martin
Van Buren,
"Sir, l may be led to conide in the
honor of STAKEHOLDER but "servile
doughface" is too destitute of that article
to obtain credit with me. Mr.. Van Buren,
has placed the evidence of his servility
conspicuously upon the records Of our
country. There it will remain, and will
be regarded as an enduring memento of
the degeneracy of the age, and Of the men
who filled our public stations"
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

Ga A large and enthusiastic meeting ofthe
Wings of Middlcbury, wns held at the Town
Room, on Friday evening last, at which it was
unanimously resolved to organize though
and Ready Club" for the purpose gilmore eff
fcient efforts in securing the election of Tay-
lor and Fillmore, and the State Wing ticket
Committees were appointed to draft resolutions
and constitution, and to nominate officers.
who are to report at an adjourned meeting.
this evening. The gathering was addressed,in
an appropriate and effective manner, by tie
Hon. Myron Lawrence, of Massachusetts, who
will also speak this evening.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

II The Free Soil Courier. alias Liberty Gazette,
says that more than one thousand persons con-
vened at the Town House. in Middlebury, on
Tuesday" the LIST inst. Our Town Room, IN
happily will not contain over three hundred per-
sons, in any posture
The same veracious sheet remarks that "The
South, to a man, are united against the Provi-
So" 1t is a fact, however, that two Southern
Senators (Messrs. Clayton and Spruance, Of Del
aware voted for the Proviso in the United States
Senate, during the Session just elossd-snd
that too, in obe1iencs to the request of the Della
ware Legislature.
And now for third "whapper" This Coali.
ton organ says that Gen. Taylor denies having
intended, in his Signal letter, to approve of the
"Qrdinsncs of'S7"-giving orazthority wha. has
been extensively circulated as an extract of let
ter to Mr.. DooHttle, of New York--when it i,
well known that Mr-Dooli,tls denies ever hav-
ing received such letter.
This Is the paper that proposes TO snlighter
the Free Soil Party, and help it 70 understand
itself"
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15
NJ The Union makes feryid appea

o. The Union makes fervid appeal
to the South against General Taylor, on
the ground that he is committed not to
veto any bill 10 restrict and limit the prog
ress of slavery. After occupying a COL
umn with extracts to show that the slave
interest has nothing to hope for from Tay-
lor, the court Journal adds: I'VE have
another remarkable evidence of General
Taylor's northern phasis, Mr.. Corwin,
one of the Senators from Ohio, declared
yesterday, in his most remarkable speech,
as his deliberate opinion, that General
Taylor would not get the vote Of a single
Wing in "the Free States" if it was be-
lieved that he would veto any law extend
ing the principle of the ordinance of 'e7
TO the new territories that he certainly
would not get his vote; and that they re-
lied on his letters as full security that he
General Taylor would not veto such a
law. And now let the Southern Wings,
who 60 for General Taylor and against
the compromise bill, answer to the coun-
try for their conduct. We fearlessly and
frankly tell the freemen of the South, that,
unless they bestir themselves, they will
have a man foisted upon them as Presi-
dent of the United States, who, according
to the convictions and declarations of all
the northern Wings, dare not interpose his
veto to save the country from the Wilmot
Proviso" Just the kind Of a President
the country needs. 1t has been ruled long
enough by the one man power. To re-
form this abuse, is the strongest reason
for the election of General Taylor. Both
negro and party slavery would be restrict
ed unCer his Administration.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

How THEY ARE TO BE wEANED.-A friend
informs us that he inquired of Mr. Briggs, of
the Liberty Gazette, few days ago, why he
did not insist upon the adoption of his amend
ment at Williston, in favor of the abolition of
slavery from the District of Columbia. The
answer was that, upon reflection, it was thought
the better policy to feed the new concerts
FIRST on MILK then otfer,cards g,ue EN- meat If
all the rumors which reach US are correct some
Of the democrats hare concluded not to be ,cean-
ed 0rer TO the Liberty party oy any such proc
ess.-BrLinGton SenfinI.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

eS Cass and Butler, it seems, have few
friends left in Addison County, after all. The
call for County Convention, of the regular
DemOcratS,in our columns to-day,is signed by E
bout l75 names
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT CONVENTION
The Democrats of the Third Cor gressionsl
District who are in favor of the Baltimore
nominations are to hold their District Conven-
ton at MILToN, on Tuesday, the 22d inst
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

"If the Free Sod men carry States enough to
t.rop the election intc the House Of Reweseata-
tires, they may trust Martin Van Buren, to do the
rest BY cheating"
And is that the end Of the Free Soil movement?
Is it to defeat an election by The people and elect
such purpose the people are asked to unite IN
new organization
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

GFIn 1910 the Loco-Focos said that
Gen. Harrison was Granny" They
are now trying TO make the public be-
lieve that Gen. CAss was Gen. HARRI-
SONS did!
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

q The Secretary of War saws 5000 men
"a snug old fashioned standing army will be
required for the posts to protect the new Ter
ritories. Texas contains / IS 900 square miles;
Oregon s4l 900; California 1881; New
Mexico 77,SS7-total 1,o32, 2Ss. These new
accessions are much larger than the old IS
States
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

"a Our village was thronged, on Saturd.v
last, by the thousands who came to visit Rar
mond and Warnings Mcnagerie The Rb;.
noceros, so famous for his mortal encounter
with the elephant COlumbus,O and the ad.
mirablc performances of Miss Adalina in The
cage Of the Lion, were among the chief novel.
ties of the occasion.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

TIE Po7Aro RoE. We deeply regret
to learn that the potato disease has within the
last few days appeared in various localities on
the island of Montreal, and we observe by the
last Quebec Gazette that some instances OF
the disease have appeared in the neighboE-
hood O. that Montreal Herald.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

Ex-PREsrDENr ADAMS AND GENERAL
TAYLoR.-We published the other day let
ter written by Hon. Daniel T. King in favor
of General Taylor. in the course Of which he
gave the substance of conversation he had
with Mr. Adams some time previous 70 his
death, in which the "u.d Man Eloquent"
declared himself strongly in favor Of Gener-
al Taylor. We find in the Salem Gazette,
of yesterday, the following letter from Hon.
Charles Hudson, 10 the same point The
letter is in reply 10 one addressed to him by J.
w. Proctor, ESQ, of Danvers. We ask the
attention of every Wing TO this letter. 1t
comes like voice from The grave. What
New England Wing can hesitate 10 vote for
Gen. Taylor, after reading this letter. We
will say in this connection, That we were in
Washington during the months Of Decem-
Der and January. and we know that il was
currently reported that Mr.. Adams was in ia
vor Of Gen. Taylor for the Presidency. Here
is Mr.. Hudssn's letter:
WARRINGTON. July &c, 1913.
Sir: In answer 10 the enquiry contained
in your favor Of the 2lst inst, Ihave the hon.
or 10 say, that hearing from many of our
friends that Hon. John Quincy Adams was
in favor Of General Taylor Tor the Presiden-
cy, took occasion to introduce the subject
Of the candidacy in conversation with him,
by asking him whom the Wings would run.
His answer was, Gen. Taylor. l expressed
some dissatisfaction at such nomination. and
he replied-ihai he preferred him to any 9TH
er Southern man; that he believed him 10 be
the only man who could break down this
corrupt administration, and close this miser-
able War; and would do more 10 curb the
spirit OF Conquest, and check the spread Of
Slavery. than any nan the Wings could E.
lect. In another conversation with him on
this subject, he expressed the same general
views, and said that General Taylor was
soldier. was bound lie obey the orders Of The
President, and could moi, as az honorable
man, resign his commission in time of war,
when his country wanted his services. These
conversations were held with Mr.. Adams
some lime in January, as near as ! can now
recGllect.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHARLES HUDSON.
JOHN w. PRocToR, Esq.
Boston Atlas.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

From Ae Washington Union Of 7Iesd0y,
dug l, 1913.
tall events. we are happy 10 understand
by private letters that Gen. Cass firmly stands
on The ground which he has taken. Being ap-
piled 10 formally by a man or Two of'he VIII
mot stamp. he declared uuhesitaiingly that
-he adhered 10 his Nicholson letter and 10 the
Baltimore platform; add that IF ELECT
ED PRESIDENT HE WOULD VETO
THE .WILMOT PROVISO.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

FGen. Cass never favored the Aboli>
,ionis is in his lie. Washington Union.
We supp ose you mean his Southern life.
Louisville Jour.
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is THAT THE OBJECT ?

The Dayton Journal says that Mr. Hamlinin
addressing The Proc Soil Convention IN that city
las: Friday, sad
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

Mr. STEPHENS, of Georgia, at the Ratification
meeting in Richmond, Va, concluded his very
Pungent and humorous speech by saying, that in
the certain prospect of Gen. Taylors success our
friends, the Democrats, would have the same
sort Of consolation which an old negro suggested
to planter in Georgia, when great hail storm
occurred, which spread havoc far and wide The
planter sent the ole negro out on ahorse to ascer-
tain the extent of the injury. He rode several
miles and returned. Master he said, Il can give
you this consolation-Rs a gineral tiirg.-Raleigh
Register.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

q Read The tpo new letters from General
FAVOR, n or paper tc-dav.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-08-15

JUDICIAL GALLANTRY.-Judge Thomas,
OF Worcester, Mass, being unable to attend
the citizens celebration at Fitchburg, as an in
vlted guest, sent the following toast:
The only tolera6le form Of Slarery-That
where one woman holds captive one man-in
which the victim not only hugs his chain, but
the little tyrant that rivets it.
Photography spells words as they are pro-
nounced. Thus Helur celiner frokk,a when
rendered into the Anglo Saxon means, she
looks well in frock coat"
when am making up plan of conse-
queuec," >ays Lord Bclinsbroke, 81 always
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-13

NEVER DECEIVE A CHILD.-Never prom
Use him what you do not intend to perform
Never forget to do for him as you promised.
Train him up in the way he should go, and
when he is old, he will no, depart from IT,"
Do not parents forget the importance of this
precept in respect to deception? Do they
not deceive their children without thought
that they are thus teaching them to deceive 7
The importance OF truth, without art or de.
ception, in the management of children, is
shown by the following incident narrated in
a New York paper:
Two small boys met on the sidewalk
aud alter some minutes spent in converse.
ton, one remarked 10 the other, that some
little thing might be Obtained, If he could
get few cents from his parents. But,
said The othes,..'I do not want any money
TO obtain it, for my mother told me should
have it at such time 'POh = snecred the
first. my mother has promised me so a
great many times, and did not get il, and
l do not think you will either What ?
said the other. % yes rerled the first,
my mother only tells me SO TO get rid Of
me, and think it will be so with yours.
'Wh1t my mother tell lie? would
sooner believe the Bible tells lies than nv
motherP exclaimed the little fellow, and
Immediately left his companion, with
countenance filled with Indignation. What
a lesson should this afford to all parents,
guardians, teachers, and those who have
the care Of youth"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-13

GoLD AND CoAL.-From the reports of the
Director OF the U: ); Mint, It appears that the
aggregate value Of all the gold coined in that
establishment, for "a years prior to Is47, was
SI2,T41 ,653, or somewhat exceeding the average
sum of half million ycar-a very consdcra-
bio addition to the stock of American wealth.
But it appears from the returns of the coal trade
in Pennsylvania, that the value Of this commod-
iiy produced in that State is annually equal to
the above large amount. The last year, for ex-
ample, the value of her anthracite brought down
to tide-watcr-nearly 100000 toIls-wns actu-
ally equal to the value of all this gold dug up in
the South, during tho whole twenty-four years.
From this it appears that our Northern coal
OF the south-P PHILADELPHIA North .imerican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-13

A WISE ANswER.-The Palmyra Courier
tells good anecdote, illustrating the view which
wisdom takes Of Mr. Van Buren's course, and
the course of those who support him. The story
runs thus:-
A venerable clergyman in an adjoining coun-
W was holding familiar talk with bis Van
Buren, son-in-law lately, on politics. The young
man was urging an entire forgctfulness Of Van
Burens past misdeeds, and reference only to
his present apparent position, "Supposc man,
at'cr living life of wickedness, should repent,
and ask to be received into your church-would
Mt YOU admit him ?" he inquired. "Certainly, ("
was the reply. of the clear-headed old man
certainly, Il his repentance was sincere; but
until we had tried his faith tre w0uldnt make a
Bishop Of him !" That's it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-13
The First.



The first, the first oh, nought like II
Our after years can bring,
For Summer bath no flowers so sweet
As those Of carly Spring.
The earliest storm that strips the tree,
Still widest seems, and worst
Whate'er has been again may be,
But never as at first
For many a bitter blast may blow
Der life's uncertain wave,
And many a thorny thicket grow
Between US and the grayci
Rut darker still the spot appears
Where thunder.clouds have burst
ITpon our green, unblightcd years
No grief Is like the first!
Our first-born joy-pcrchancc twas vain,
Yet that brief lightning DER,
The heart, indeed, may hope again,
But can rejoice no more.
Life hath no glory to bcstow
Like it-unfalleu, uncursed;
There may be many an after glow,
But nothing like the frsti
The rays Of hope may light us on
Through Manhoods toll and strife,
But never can they shine as shonc
The morning stars Of life;
Though bright as Summers rosy wreath,
Though long and fondly nurscd,
Yet still they want the fearless faith
OF those that blcst us first.
It's first love, deep in memory,
The heart forever bears;
For that was carly given and free
LIES wheat without the tnres.
1t may be Death hath buried deep,
1t may be Fate hath cursed;
But yet no later love can keep
The grcenness Of the first.
And thus, whate'er our onward way,
The lights or shadows cast
Upon the dawning Of our day
Are with us to the last
But ah the morning breaks no more
On us, as once 1t burst,
For future springs can ne'er restore
The freshness Of the first.
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A Panacea for Peyers.

The following remedy for fevers is very
simple, always at hand, and can hardly
prove injurious TO the most delicate constr
tuition
"Salt and vinegar, as much as will dis
solve,' will destroy any fever or malignant
disease if taken as an emeiic first, and
then continued until there is a profuse
sweat, or the fever breaks, which will be
in the course of few hours When the
fever is rising let the patient take il as the
stomach will bear, following it with copi-
nus draughts Of warm herb tea-which
will promote pcrspiration-keeping warm
in bed till conyalescenL Caution should
he observed in the diet and exercise for
Ivy or two, as patients feel so well that they
are apt to think there is no danger Of re-
lapse.
This remedy has been in use, TO my
knowledge, over fifty years, in various ca
scs aud have neuer, in any case whaiey.
er, known it TO do any harm, but invaria-
bly, either to eradicate the disease or bring
il into form that is manageable by the
physician. So certain am | Of its efficacy.
that think, if it were brought into gene
h"' eStI ~ "oulh NHOhN CuiC tHOsc ttdTlul
diseases that so nearly approach an epidem.
ic, and are daily carrying off so many valu.
able lives II was first used in 1904 Is in
the scarlet fever, when il was such a
scourge through the Eastern states; il has
since been used in bilious, iyphus aud the
lung fever, that ragged and proved so malg.
nant in lsl5-'l6.
"Dyseniery in its last stages, and when
physicians have given up the patient, pleu.
risy, and putrid sore throat, have been cur.
ed by this remedy. II cleans out the stom
acli. aud strikes a, every form Of fever
Small pox aud measles have never know
it tried in. Physicians are not apt TO favol
it-they have tried hard to put it down, bu
Of late are less opposed TO it.
1.-The nurse can rise in the night and ap.
ply the commonest articles Of the kitchen
with the happiest effect. without the aid o.
physician. Will il not, with the blessing
Of God, avert the progress Of the ship Ce
vert Let those who are cas-, in its wa,
try it and see, for it is indeed the fever con
qneror."- Godey's Lady's Book.