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The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04
B. LABAREE.
L. 4. MERRILL,
l.. MATTHEWS.
Middlebury, Dec. II, 1S47-
UNION OF COLLEGES.

However desirable in advancing the interests OF
education in Vermont an union Of Colleges mlgh'
be- yet we have never for moment INDUCED any
but the feebest hope that such an object could Ue
accomplished We will not be mealy mouihed
upon the subject. Our purpose is to exhibit lne
truth in all its aspects boldly. Those OF US IN ms
region who have been watching the movements
of the University for few years past were wen
satisfied that her propositions for union proHi''4
Middlebury no mutual advantage, or 'hat D1'
lington would seek to accomplish thar oige'. -
any way which should afford our college, i'i,
and equitable chance in deciding the ques'io" u
location. Every step that the University has TAN
en- down to the present momenthas conilrii'eu wv
suspicious we have from the beginning enter'aiH'
ed. For the five long years that her agents ha''
been making efforts in every part OF the eoun"!
to raise her boosted fifty Thousand dollar iun-
they have endeavored to preoccupy the pun
mind with the idea that the existence OF two OO'
leges in Vermont was prejudice to sound learn
inc. if not A ''wasteful expenditure Of the puOH'
charities" thus closing the door to success III any
future appeals OF Mlddlebury TO the puohc h0ei-'
itv. Since that period whenever our college d"
appealed for aid from abroad she has too frequenF
Nv been met with the excuse that but one COLLEGE
was wanted in Vermont, and that Burlington hD'
already exhausted the charities due to the csH''
of education in this region.
The step next taken to pave the way to an -
ion of colleges by those disinterested gentlein'
to whom the cause of learning is so dear, ana 'D-
of Burlington College still dearer, was to PrOPOs
to our corporation to appoint committee OIL ln..
own to consult upon the practicability OF an UNIV
and to adopt some plan for its Accomplished
This proposition was promptly met perhaps y
expectedlv to Burlington since it had been rePi'
sented that AIiddlebury was reluctant 10 ~ ~,
and the negotiation soon entered upon
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THE COLLEGES.
MEssRs. BISHOP & TRAcY-

MEssRs. Bishop & Tracy
There have been three articles published of
iate IN your paper on the subject Of the Union
OF the Colleges in Western Vermont. Had
been aware of any intention of publishing the
two last, beforehand, it is possible some spO-
gestions might have been made. that rwonid
have rendered this note unnecessary Rv NAV
Of information permit me to saw
l. That there was desire in the Co-,o-,
ton Of the University for such nn;op %
should promote the interests of learuing and
morality in this State. ~N
2. A Committee of three was appointed
without instructions as to what or what not to
agree to, to meet Committee from Mddleburv
College, and then to report to the Corporation
ofthe University what could be done.
This report was made in the form of Bill
for Legislative action, one Of the provisions Of
witch was plan for submitting the question
OF location to Committee selected from with
out the State.
8. The Corporation of the University exam
ined this report with care referred il to A
Committee learned in the law these took
time for a careful investigation and their O.
pinion was, that the late subscription. and much
other property, would be forfeited in law in
case of removal of the University.
4. Then, and not till then, was it plainly
manifest, that by a removal, the public inter-
ests Of education in the State, would suffer
great loss; and that the Corporation could not
meet its liabilities, unless by destroying its
means of instruction.
In these circumstances, the Corporation felt
bound in conscience not to dispossess themselves
OF, or put at hazard, the means of meeting
their own engagements to the public, and to
their creditors.
5. Having passed a resolution growing out Of
the above, the Corporation did not present any
new plan, because they were informed, that in
the Committee of Conference, the Committee
from Middlebury said, in the outset, that the
submission of the question Of location ito an
impartial committee was a sine qua non with
them and it was believed that any plan not
including such submission would be deemed
offensive.
Respectfully yours.
j. WHEELER.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S, 1S47.

SENArE.-Mr. Niles, from the Funeral
Committee, reported the order of arrangements
made with the concurrence of the relatives,
for the funeral of the late Senator FAIR
FIELD.
Resolutions accompanying the report were
adopted-that the Vice President and Senate,
with the Speaker and the House of Represen-
tatives would Join the professions; that the
Champlain of the Senate should preach the
funeral discourse on Sunday at the Capitol;
and that the usual appropriation for public
funeral be placed in the hands of MIR. Clark,
Representative from Maine, to detray the ex-
pense of conveying the body to its final testing
place.
The resolutions having been UNANIMOUSLY a.
dopted, the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE-The Speaker presented letter
from the Secretary Of the Navy. with an abb
stract of the contingent expenditures OF the
Department Also a petition from the Amer
lean Peace Society of Boston, praying the a.
doption of measures for restoring peace.
Mr. King, of Georgia, presented commu-
nication from the Secretary of the Navy, ask
ING an appropriation of one hundred and fifty
thousand Dollars for immediate use in con-
structing the U. S. Dry Dock at New York,
in anticipation of appropriations for the next
fiscal year, and stating that unless the appro-
priations were made, the work would have to
be stopped, and disastrous consequences ensue.
1t was referred.
A resolution of inquiry was offered by MIR.
Sawyer. and adopted, as to the expediency OF
excluding white traders from the Indian ter
ritories. and confirming the trade therein exclu-
sively to Indian residents.
Mr.. Washington Hunt offered a joint resolu-
ton of thanks to Gen. Scott, his officers and
men; for their distinguished gallantry and good
conduct, and providing gold medal for Gen.
Scott.
Mr.. Smith of Indiana, presented petition
from the citizens of that State for the abolition
of Slavery in the District of Columbia, and
Territories of the United States, and the sup
preston of the Internal Slave Trade. Removed
its reference to the Committee on the District
of Columbia.
Mr.. Candall moved to lay it on the table.
This Candall owes his light altogether to
the Magnetic Telegraph. We never heard of
the gentleman before.-Ed1
Mr.. Root demanded the Yeas and Nays on
the last motion, which was ordered. Yeas 76:
Navs 20. 1t was laid ON the table.
A message was then received from the Sen
ate with the proceedings of that body relative
TO the funeral of Senator Fairfield.
On motion of Mr.. Williams the House con-
CURED with the Senate, resolved to attend the
funeral. and then adjourned.
Mr.. Petit, member of Congress from Indi-
ena, fell last night and broke hisleg.
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MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.

A slip from the office of the Norfolk Herald
dated Dec. %, P. NJ, contains the following
extract of letter from Major Hunter, one of
the Commissioners of wrecks in Princess An
ne to house in Norfolk:
81 am sorry to have to inform you, that the
Schr. Sea Witch, of New York, come ashore
on the beach six miles South of Cape Henry,in
the snow storm of Thursday, and all on board
have persisted. Both masts are gone, or at
least are floating alongside. We have had her
boarded this morning, and it was tho't' she was
in ballast Three man have been found along
shore, and l think the remainder arc in the
rigging. As soon as the tide falls we shall en-
deayor to save what we can"
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04
THE GALAXY.
MIDDLEBURY,VT.
Tuesday, Jan, a. 1913.
THE WEATHER.

The season in this region is without paral-
lei Winter and its investments Of snow has
scarcely been seen. 1t seems to have taken
its empire away southwark, and the Nantuck-
ers, Bostonians, Albanians, New Workers
Pennsylvanians and Ohioans are reveling in
the delights of winter which of right be-
longs to the Green Mountains. Never had
we so much reason to lament the want of those
advantages which both for business and pleas
ure, a good hard frosty winter usually affords
us. So mild has been the winter thus far, that
the grass is growing in our fields. But we will
not say too much. 1t is an old saying that
''winter never rots in the sky" We must look
out Jack Frost viii soon be pinching us to our
hearts content.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04
LATER FROM SANTAFE

+ 'uTteen companies of Mcxicanl troops arc
q"9riered at chihuahua. Two battalons left San
so.
&c Santa Fe..Repubican SAYS that the troops
who have gone southwark are committing depre-
dations and violence upon the people of the whole
coInTv.
War parties of Apache Indians have attacked
Rio. drove off POO cattle, and killed three men. al
so destroying all the Wagons
Pdymaster Spalding reports that $500 Next
cans at C1hnahua who arc engaged in erecting
Notifications and casting cannon
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MIR RnTT,S RESOLUTIONS.

Resolved, That among the highest duties that
devolve upon the Representatives of the people
is the preservation of the national integrity, a
strict observance of the limitations of the Const-
tuition, and a firm resistance to Executive en-
croachments.
the acquisition of territory by conquest, brings in
to question the national character, is in violation
the constitution of the United States, in conflict
with the genius and spirit of our institutions ana
dangerous to the perpetuity of the union
Rcsoyyqd. That the war in which we are now
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WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1S47.

Courier:
WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1S47.
Nv Dear Sir-You perceive that the Nes-
sage of the President, in which he discusses the
question of making appropriations for improy!-
ing the internal commerce of the county, Is
bringing down upon him his own party IN the
House Of Representatives,
The Democracy from the West, are mostly
indignant at this volunteer avowal by the Ex-
ecutfve, of his hostility to internal improve
ments; and will upon this floor, speak very en-
phatically to him upon the subject. The de-
bate upon this subject will probably continue
for some days and with increased animation.
In the Senate you will perceive that Mr.
Calhoun has made an issue with the Admins
tration. This will soon lead to an interesting
discussion in that body.
Amidst the jarring elements, in my judge
ment, we should sustain that Administration IN
conducting the war with vigor and energy. No
good Wing should consent to the withdrawal
of our troops, or to withhold supplies, as long
as the honor of our common county IS involved
or ieoparded by such action,
Such / believe to be the sentiments OF ma
jority of the Wings of the House of Represen-
tatives.
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MEssRs. BIsmoP & TRAcY-
Respectfully yours.
j. WHEELER.

0lESSRS. DISIOF q 1KAC1
In a note in your paper, of Dec. LIST, written
by the President of the University Of Vermont
we have read with astonishment the following
statements, viz:
Having passed a resolution growing out of
the above, the Corporation of the University
did not present any new plan, because they
were informed that III the Committee of Con
ference, the Committee from Middlebury said
in the outset, that the submission oil the ques-
ton of location to an impartial committee was
sine quo non with them; and it was believed
that any plan not including such submission
would be deemed offensive"
The undersigned composed the Middebury
Committee sat the outset" and during the first
meeting of the Conference, and VIC must there
fore be the persons referred to in this state
ment. Now we say distinctly, that the above
information, allcdged TO have been commun-
Gated to the Corporation of the University, was
wholly incorrect. No such "sine qua noE"
was set up BY us, and at no time did we make
the location, the first and great question, rs it
intimated in the above extract from the note.
When in the progress Of our discussions We at
length came TO the subject of location, all par
ties agreed without hesitation, that this question
should be decided by impartial arbitration; and
we did not for a moment suppose that the
Niddlebury Committee were more soicitous
for such reference, than were the Committee
from the University.
One of the undersigned was clerk of the
Conference at its first meeting, and he finds,
after other business had been noticed, the fol
lowing minute in reference to the location
1.-The Committees also unanimously concur
in the opinion that if all other points Of differ
ence in regard to union can be satisfactorily
adjusted the question oflocatiOn of the new
institution, may appropriately be referred to
the decision Of disintcrested men"
But who gave the erroneous intelligence to
the Cooperation cf the University? We are
not informed.-We know, however, that two
members of that Corporation were present in
the Conference, of whom President Wheeler
was one, and if he were present when the
misstatement was made to the Corporation, 1t
is much to be regretted that he did not correct
the error.
b. LABAREE,
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

SANTA CLAUs.-This fine old looking fell
low, the friend of the juvenile community,
quietly, during the night, took his accustomed
stand at the Temple of Fancy" and was at
early dawn this morning renewing his acquain-
lance with the early risers.-Since his last Wis
it, heis altered in personal appearance, but he
is still the same, hearty, good looking fellow he
ever was. He, as usual, by the numberless
toys and trinkets by which lie is surrounded,
attracts much attention, particularly among the
younger class. with whom he j. constantly ma
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

rapidity, and produce the same motion on the
little trip hammer at its extremity, The cur
rent of electricity is completely under the con-
troll of the operator; and by letting it on to
the wires or shutting it off, which can be done
in an instant, the requisite motion is given to
the little hammer-like instrument, which pro
duces dot or mark at the pleasure OF the
operator, in manner similar to what we have
above described.
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FUNERAL OF SENATOR FAIRFIELD.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1S47.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1S47.
The funeral-possession formed at the boar
ding house of the late Senator, at half past
o'clock. His body was conveyed thence to
the railroad cars and delivered in charge of
Mr.. Clark, Representative from Maine, who
accompanied by the relatives of deceased, pro-
ceeds with his charge to Saco, Me-, where it
will be inferred in the family burial ground.
The funeral was attended by both Houses of
Congress, proceeded by their officers; members
of the Cabinet: officers of Government, and of
the army and navy; foreign ministers, cit
liens, &c.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

BAN1sHING LIQUORS FROM THE CAPI-
roL.-The Washington correspondent OF the
New York Herald writes that the "Vice Pres
ident having ordered the removal of John
West and his liquors from the basement OF the
Senate side of the Capitol, the Speaker OF the
House John Foy, to evacuate the subterrane,
an apartments where he has so long dispensed
the luxuries of his refectory to the hungry and
thirsty servants of the people from the other
Uouse."-Boston Christian Freeman.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

Mr. Botts, of Va, the Chairman ofthc Commit
fee on Military Affairs, has introduced series of
resolutions recalling troops to the line of the
Legitimate" boundary of Texas. and against any
acquisition of territory except such as We may
purchase in California, adjoining Oregon, in the
valley of the Sacramento. Mr. Thompson, of In
diana has introduced similar resolutions, but fix
ing. as the boundary of Texas, the desert between
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04
THE WING ALMANAC FOR 1s4s.

THE WING ALMANAC FOR 1s4s.
This work published in New York by Gree
" & McElrath is highly interesting, especially
to political men. 1t contains most valuable
statistics upon various subjects connected with
the economy and policy ofthe country, as well
as the state of parties, and of the votes cast at
state and union elections, and the time when
they occur. Also historical sketch of the
war with Mexico. Mr.. Clay's Speech entire,
&c. &c. Every Wing should have a number
of this little work, if for no other reason than
to cheer on Mr.. Greedy in his Persevering ef-
forts in promoting the true interests and policy
of the country.
81 Price ~ 1-2 cents single, or $500 per
hundred.
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eS The Cheshire Rail Road, was to be o.
pened on Monday last from Fitchburgh to Troy
niue miles below Keene, n. H. The Vermont
and Mass. road was also to be opened 10 Athol,
on the same dav.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

NINTH REGIMENT.-Lieut. Col. Withers,
late of the 18th Regiment has been appointed
Colonel ofthe Ninth Regiment in the place of
the late Col. Ransom, and Capt. Taliaferro,
late of the 18th has been appointed Major OF
the 9Th, vice Seymour promoted to the 18th.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

Nor so BAD.-The editor of the Maine
Farmer intimates the design of our government
in sending an expedition to the Dead Sea, may
be TO fish up Sodom and Gommorah and San
mex them to the United State"
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

Mr. George w. Kendall, Of the New Orleans
Picavune, is said to be preparing his materials for
a history of the Mexican war. No man is better
qualified, having been with the army and taken
part in the siege of Monterey and on the whole
line from Vera Cruz to Mexico.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

- The New Custom House at New-Or-
leans will cover an area of $4,000 feet excce-
ding by some 10000 feet that of the Capitol
at Washington. 1t will accommodate ofthe U.
5. Court, Post Office, Collectors Office, and
have many millions feet of storage.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

Polk DEMocRAcY.-The trial of Lieut.. Col,
Fremont, for not obeying Gen. kearneyin Cali
iorua, IS said to have cost the government alread-
y, $4,000, and the end is not vet. If Mr. Polk
was on trial for orderpg Fremont and Stockton
10 take possession of California in anticipation OF
tie war he well knew would he the consequence
Oi ordering Gen. Taylor 10 the Rio Grande, and
pointing his guns withiniblank shot of Matamo-
ras, there would he some sense in it.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

INTERESTING TO WINE DRINKERs.-Ga-
Ggnai's Messenger states that 1O3 hogsheads of
adulterated wine were brought out of the e,s-
trepot at Paris, and their contents split into
the Seine, Immediately after this operation,
the surface was covered to the distance of 200
yards, with en- immease quantity of fishes,
poisoned by the deleterious liquor
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

MONUMENT TO SILAs WRIGHT.-The in
habitants of Lawrence County, N. T., are ma
king arrangements for erecting a monument
to the memory ofthe late SILAs WRIGHT, who
was resident of that county.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

Gen. Scott proposes three modes Of procedure:
LIST, to hold on where we are, and live upon MeXi-
co, appropriating all the revenue OF the country
and the mines to our own use and benefit I'd, to
withdraw to line as proposed by Mr. Calhoun ;
and Sd, TO occupy and hold the whole country
under martial law.
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hundred.

"a Purchased on the 29th ult. by II. Lang
worthy & Co. of Mr. Abel J.Wooster, of Corn
wall, HOG weighing sir hundred and eleren
pounds Ye pork mongers beat this If you
can
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

The food on the Ohio is rcceding, but was in
creasing on the Mississippi below. Seventeen per-
sons who had taken refuge in large brick bull
ding, at the Fourier Settlement, were killed by
the falling of the building.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04
THE DRESS OF CHILDREN.

1t is unfortunately the fashion with man
Y ladies of the present time to let their
children be exposed with bare Neck arms
legs, until the skin'becomes mottied by a
stagnant venous circulation (blueness OF
skim. In such circumstances, tubercies
(early consumption.) the seeds OF so much
malady, and the source of so many heart-
pangs, are, I am persuaded, frequently de-
veloped, so that this cold surface is equal
ly the source of present misery to Inc 1T
tie child, and of future sorrow to the pa,
rent. Ofthis treatment, scroiula ana
consumption, in their various forms, are
the frequent result In addition especial
", the skin should be excited by rubbing
sponging, &C., and protected by Just
and general clothing, light in summer,
warm in winter, with flannel next the sur
face at all times. There may be clicum-
stances of health and atmosphere in which
exposure may be right enough, but these
rarely coincide in infancy, particularly in
our climate,) nor last the whole day
DIR. NJ. Hail.
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CENSUS OF NEW ORLEANs-Accordmg 10
the census, the total population Of the eily is
70 99S. elimination Of 10000 sine last year.
and %, 900 since 1910, The Delta endeavors
10 cypher this statement into mistake. Iha'
paper states thai rents have advanced mat
erially, and that many hundred buildings
have been erected during the time specineo,
and thinks the population has increased ralher
Than decreased.
ARKANSAS BAGGAGE. boy, run up stairs
to No., and bring down my baggase-hur-
nv. l I'M about moving, ;" said tall Arkansas
1ea,-axe.Iookino person 70 a waiter at one
Of our crack hotels. What is your baggage,
massa. and whar is he ?"" Why, three pistols
a mack of cards, a bowie knife AID shirt.
You il find them all under my pillow"
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the Neuces and the Rio Grande.
We may expect some interesting deoate ailer
the holidays are over. AT present the Congress
ional proceedings are mere notes OF preparation
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ayelette, after an hours bombardment by
Inns Portsmouth and Congress
TIE State of Tamaulpas has published
eclec against Urea, demanding that he shall
tried for his crimes. Bustaniante has been
animated commander in chief OF the army
reserve" Where is 1t
Herrera was at the point Of death.
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CONGRESS-.

@ Extract of letter from distinguished
Wing Member of Congress, to the editor of the
Courier.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1848-01-04

king new acquaintance. May he ever be sue
cessful, and may his shadow never be less!