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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03

Of the Inquislion, said, in late address
in Dublin, that the "1nquisition is now
what it always has been, save that it does
not burn its victims alive. He himself
was living witness of its existence at
present in Rome. During the last days
Of the Roman Republic its cruelties had
been exposed; and from the human re-
mains that had been found amidst its
dungeons, it was evident that there had
been persons recently murdered there.
There were the remains of males and fe-
males Of different ages, adults and young
persons-some that might have remains
ed in that place for fifty years, and 9th
ers for not more than ten or fifteen. All
Of these had either died by strangula,ion
or poison. Neither pope nor cardinal
dare deny this statement, and the fact
showed that the church Of Rome is the
same as she existed in the dark ages"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03
NUMBER 10.

Harrison's train at Red River; Capt. San
derson's command, escorting Government
stores, at MILESTONE the T. S. mail in stage
coaches at Cottonwood Creek and McCau-
ey's train at Rabbit Ear Dir. Connolly,
the newly elected Governor of New Mexi-
co, Squire Collins, Wm. c. Skinner, and w.
o. Ardinger, were met 10 miles from tho
crossing of the Arkansas, Capt. Lowell, with
a command 9f Lovell's light battery and
Company X Of Dragons, were met at Jones's
Fort, on their way to tie Big Timber.,
where military post is TO be established.
ConnelY's train of wagons was met at Wal
nut Creek, and Aubrey's train at the Big
Bend of the Arkansas, A second U. S. mail
stage was met at Cottonwood. A detach.
ment Of recruits under command of Can't
Schroeder was met near Stranger Creek, and
several detached parties along the ioute.
An express, which left Santa Fe, several
days after this party, overlook them before
reaching Fort 1eavenworih. They brought
sealed dispatches, and orders for 1000 stand
of arms.
The wife Of Capt. Eastman, U. S. A.,
who had arrived but few days, previous,
died in Santa Fe about the ooh July.
Col. May, Capt. Humber of the eth, and
Lieut. Burnside, were 10 leave with the samo
party for the States, but were detained by
official duty.
Maj. Wcightman was left at Kansas, and
may be expected here to-day.
The crops in New Mexico were very fine.
No rain fell while the party was on the route,
and in some places it was difficult to procure
water.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03

merous rapids in the river sufficiently ac-
count.
1.-The descent by the river occupied no
less than week. SO great were the diff
cuties caused by the rapids that in two days
not more than twelve miles was accomplish
ed and on the third day, the wooden boat
brought down from the Sea oil Galilee was
abandoned, on acrount of her shattered con-
dition. None but metal boats could have
stood the severe work of this passage. 1t
was, nevertheless, made at the time of flood
at the season that the lsraclites passed the
river and which, although the most unfa-
vorable without boats, should be the most ia.
vorable with them. In fact, it is stated, that
few weeks earlier or later, the passage
down the river in boats, would, as in the case
of Lieut.. Molyneux, have been impractca>
ble, from the want Of sufficient water to car
ry them over rapids
a. The wide and deeply depressed plain or
valley (Ghor) through which the river flows
is generally barren, trceless. and verdure-
less; and tie mountains, or rather cliffs and
slopes, of the river uplands, present, for the
most part, wild and cherries aspect
Scientific american.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03

obeyed ; and for his observance of them he
was indebted for tile above that of prince
or noble, that Of "ihe knight without fear
and without reproach." From boy 10 man
he was beloved aud respected for his cour-
tesy, bravery, benevolence. invinciblc nteg-
rity, and piety. Francis |. would receive
the honor Of knighthood from no hands but
his. Being once asked wha, possessions a
man had best to leave his son, Bayard re-
piled, " Such as arc least exposed to the
power of time or human force, wisdom and
virtue"
Being mortally wounded in a battle in
which the enemy were commanded by the
Duke Of Bourbon, the Chevalier Bayard
caused himself to be placed against tree.
In this situation, calmly waiting for death,
he was found by the Duke who expressed
sorrow for his fate. "Pity not me-" said
the Chevalier, q" | die in the discharge Of my
duty but pity those who fight against their
country and their OATH
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03
The Plot of Secession.

The Washington correspondent o. the
Philadelphia Inquirer, referring TO the re-
cent disclaimer Of the Washington Union
respecting the Southern Confederacy Plot,
says -
"The Union pronounces the Southern
ConIederacy Plot humbug' So far il
is right, and the authors OF ii would find, il
they attempted, or do attempt, to carry out
their reasonable designs, tina; their aniici-
pa'ed success will be 'humbug.' But
the Union has advanced so far as TO ac-
knowledge that Gen. Houston himself ex-
planned to The writer merely to show that 1t
was no: signed but that gentleman also
declared that it was handed TO him by
gentleman who brought letter from lead
ing Southern man, vouchins for his char
acler. The Union, moreover, asserts that
it merely alluded TO Cuba. This is NOT
true. II alluded To Cuba as ore OF tho
means OF strengthening the Coniederacy,
and a war with Spain as the means Of
weakening the general government The
attempted contradictions and explanation
Of the Union are contemplate, Let Gen.
Houston, or the Union Tor him, publish The
document, and state who it was presented
il 10 him, and who introduced the individ-
ual.
az The Senate will appoint committee
TO investigate lhe matter, it will be very
soon discovered how far this canker has
spread, and who are its originator. be-
lieve il comprises but traction OF the
people Of The South, and have every
confidence that il only requires 10 be cx.
posed, to hurl It's inslga'ors and abeiiors
into contempt and insigrficance.'
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03
An Eccentric Old Bachelor.

a letter dated Woodbridge, N. j July ath
gives the following account of an eccentric old
bachelor
An old bachelor has lately died in this place
leaving fortune of $4,000. From what
learn of him he must have been one of tho
most eccentric and curious chaps that ever
lived His clothes upon being taken of, we're
separately folded in papers, and were never al
lowed the sight Of brush, silk handkerchief
answering every purpose. Should he be in the
road, and spy q wagon in the distance, he would
run for his life, for fear that speck of dust
should chance 10 fly upon him. The village
bellies have enjoyed many laugh at him when
returning from church. to see him take TO his
heels and run at the sight of carriage or
cloud Of dust, and although he would take no
notice of them at the time, yet they were not
forgotten.
He always endeavored to keep as clear OF the
ladies MS possible and particularly the widows,
whom he looked upon something very dread
full, and was never to be caught walking in the
road with one if he knew it, With all his od-
dites he was miserly TO a cent, and would Oft
en- be seen at the store exchanging quarter Of
dollar for twenty five pennies, thereby saving
copper on every twenty .fve.-These he would
not take either without examining every one 10
see whether ii was not bad, rusty or something
else.
Most of the articles he bought were by the
penny's worth, and hence his great use for that
4.
ny Of his bundle, it was wrapped in two pieces
of paper and laid away. Thus lived this curl
GUS old man, and when he approached deaths
door he was as odd as ever He could not bear
the idea of any one seeing him. or entering his
room, for fear that they would soil his clothes
step on his shoes, or do some other damage,
and in this style he died, unwept, unpiticd, and
uncarcd for" although worth a fortune of sso.-
OO0
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03

When his mother was told that her young
est son was on his horse impatient to be gone,
descending from the tower of the castle,
whittier she had retired to weep bitter tears
for his departure, she thus addressed and
commanded of him three things the first
was, " to love God above all things, and rec
omnend himself night and morning to God,
and to serve him without offending him in
any way, il il might be possible" The Sec
ond thing was, "lo be courteous TO all men,
casting away pride neither to SANDER OF lie,
nor be iale-bearer, and 10 be temperate
aud loyal" The third was, that he should
be charitable, and share with the poor what
ever gifts God should besiow upon him.
These we're commands which he implicitly
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03

REST OF MANKIND. n-Somc of ,bo
papers in Washington published the fol-
lowing in Gen. Taylor's Message:
" We are at peace with all the world.
and VIC seek to maintain our cherished re-
''i'ons OF amity with the rest of mankind"
IN paper "On the proper method of
rcpelllng Calumny," written in the 390th
number off, The Spectator" hy Steee,lhe
following passage occurs:
"Whcn people go upon any other foun-
daiion than The truth OF their own hearts,
Tor the conduct oftheir actions, il lies in
The power oi scnndalous tongues 10 carry.
Me trorld before them and make the rest Of
mankind. fall in with the i'll for fear OF re-
proach."
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03
Longfellow.

About the year 1887, Longfellow, be-
ing engaged in making the tour of Eu>
rope selected Heidelberg for "A perma~
nent winter residence. There his wife
was attacked with an illness, which ul>
timately proved fatal. 1t so happened,
however, that some time alterward there
came 10 the same romantic place a
young lady of considerable personal at,
fractions. The poets heart was touched
he became attached TO her; but the
beauty Of sixteen did not sympathise
with the poet of six,and-thirty, and
Longfellow returned to America, having
lost his heart as well as his wife. The
yonng lady, also an American, returned
home shortly afterwards. Their resi-.
dences, it turned out, were contiguous,
and the poet availed himself of the ops
poriunity of prosecuting his addresses
which he did for considerable time with
with no better success than at first
Thus foiled, he set himself resolutely
down, and instead like Petrarch, of lay,
ing siege TO the heart Of his mistress
through the medium OF sonnets, he re.
solved 20 write a whole book a book
which would achieve the double object
of gaining her affections, and of estab.
fishing his own fame. Hyperion" wa:
the result. Ills labor and his constancy
were not thrown away they met theil
due reward. The lady gave him hei
hand as well as her heart; and they nov
reside together at Cambridge. in The
same house which Washington made
his head quarters when he was first ap
pointed 10 the command Of the Ameri
can armies. These interesting facts
were communicated TO us by very in
telligent American gentleman whom w
had the pleasure of meeting in the SAINT
place which was the scene of the poet
early disappointment and sorrow.--Dub
lin University Mag dsine.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03
Law of NeWspapers.

l. Subscribers who do not give express no.
tcc to the contrary, are considered as wishing
10 continue their subscription.
2. IL subscribers order the discontinuance OF
their papers, the publisher may continue to send
them till all that is due be paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse TO take
their papers from the office TO which they arc
directed, they arc held responsible till they
have settled their bills and ordered their papers
discontinued.
A. If subscribers move TO other places, with
out informing the publisher, and the paper is
sent to the former direction, they are held re-.
sponsihle.
5. The courts have decided that refusing to
take paper from the office, or removing and
leaving it uncaled for, is prima facia evidence
of intentional fraud.
G. A Postmaster ncglecting to inform pub.
Usher when his paper is not taken from the Of
flee, makes himself liable for his subscription
price.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03

1t had been ascerlained that the Dead
Sea was more than 900 feet below the lev
el cf the lake of Tiberias. As the distance
between the two was but GO miles, this
would give a fall of about 20 feet per mile
greater, it was then thought than any riv-
er in the world exhibited. The Mohawk riv-
er, in America, was held to be one of the
greatest fall, and that averages not more
than four or five feet 70 the mile; but it IS now
known that the Sacramento in California has
a fall of 1000 feet in 20 miles, or an aver
age of 100 feet TO mile. 1t was then, how
ever, thought thai such fall as it seemed
necessary to suppose in the case of the Jor-
dau, from the difference of level between
the two lakes which it connected. was with
out example and as its course was presumed
to be to!erably straight, and as it was not
known TO contain any rapids. an error in the
calculation of the difference Of level between
the two lakes was more than suspected This
problem it was left for Lieut.. Lynch 10 set at
rest. In The first place, the river is full OF
rapids. The boats plunged down no less
than twenty very threatening ones
besides a great number of lesser magnitude,
aud then, although the direct distance does,
as stated, not exceed sixty miles, the course
Of the riyor is made at least two hundred
miles by the exceedingly tortuous course Of
its stream. This reduces the iall TO not more
than six feet in the mile, for which the nu-
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03

not agree TO my journey there, / wen
without your knowledge. Ny busines,
is now arranged according to my wish
and | come back to speak a word o
confidence with you. To save the life
of weak old man, you have sacrificed
all that you possessed. 1t is my duty
to be thankful to you for it, and | bring
therefore the means 10 repair the loss
In this pocket>book are twenty thousanc
francs, which you can share among you
in proportion to the loss you have suf
lered Ask not how | have received
this money that is a secret which viii
hereafter be known. must return with
the men who have brought me here
but we shall certainly see each other a.
gain sooner or later. When, | cannot
exactly say. Until that time remain as
you have ever been, industrious, honest
and pious, and at peace with each oth>
er, as becomes good children. Love
one another brotherly, live in the fear
of the Lord, and forget not your old
pastor, whom you will all see again
where there is peace and rest, undisturb-
ed by the storms of life. Kneel down.
my children, that may give you my
blessing"
AT these words ali fell upon their
knees, even the hard-hearted soldiers
themselves. The old man raised his
eyes toward Heaven, clasped his hands
upon his breast, and called down the
blessing of the Almighty, both upon his
friends and his enemies.
After closing his prayers, he turned
and said to the soldiers that formed his
escort: Gentlemen, am now at your
service"
They put him again into the wagon
and drove back to Mort, the whole par
lsh following behind. He was not Civ
en- up to the executioner. The repre-.
sentative would not take the responsible
ity of executing such noble old man,
but sent him To Nantes, where, however,
three months after, he found martyr's
death in the waves of the Loire.
The village of St. Agaihy was never
again built. The families who had
composed it, and who were long in un.
certainty about the fate of their pastor,
became separated, and settled in differ
ent neighboring places, and the plough
share now passes over the hallowed spot
where their infancy was Graded, and
where the bones Of their forefathers
rest.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03
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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03

SITE OF PARADIsE.-Col. Chesney,
who commanded an expedition, sent, a
few years back, by the British Governs
ment, to explore the Euphrates, has in
lroduced into his narrative, recently pub
lished, speculations on the probable site
of Paradise, which he believes he has
satisfactorily ascertained TO be Central
Armenia and "ihe Land of Eden " is
there actually laid down on the index
map. He identifies the Hays and Ar
axes, whose sources exist within short
distance of the Euphraies and Tigris
with the Pisgon and Gihon Of Scripture,
while he considers the country within
the Hays as the land Havilah, and that
which borders on the Araxes, as the re.
markable and much disputed territory oI
Cush.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03
Hail Storm.

A destructive hail storm occurred in Stowe.
near the mountain, on the 9th ult. A let
ter in the Patriot, dated the 10Th, saws -
Hail stones fell in such quantities that the
earth looked white as in the fall of the year
for distance of two mies-were from the
size of robins TO hens eggs in general-ma-
ny larger even, it is said, could be gathered
up by cart-loads after the shower. They
did not all melt away during yesterday, but
remain at this time, 90 o'clock, a. NJ, Sat
urday, loth) in many places from l2 to is
inches deer. Indeed, am assured that cart
loads can no,o be procured and brought here
in very few minutes.
According 10 the Repository, the storm
passed " in Southeasterly direction, through
the towns Of Stowe, part of Waterbury,
Worcester, Calais, East Montpelier, Marsh
field and Painfeld 1t seems TO have swept
an area of about two miles in width, on an
average. We are told that many of the
hailsiones were as large as hens eggs, and
few of them, nearly as large as a goose egg.
In many houses, in Stowe, hardly pane of
glass remained unbroken. The cattle were
dreadfully beaten, and ran believing about
the fields and many fields of grain and corn
were cut TO pieces and nearly or quite dc.
stroycd."
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BY Mail, or at the Office, per dnhtm, 81 so
II not paid within the year,. LIS
BY Carrier. .......... ................... 2,0O
II not paid within the year, .......... 2,25
o. No paper discontinued until arrearages
are paid.
Gy-A communications must be Post Paid.
10 " b. Palmer is our agent in Boston
and New York
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-03

The INouisITioN.-Dr. Achllli, who
has recently escaped from 'hs dungeons
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-29

CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES
Let it be remembered that BrandretRS Vegetable Uni
uerSal Pills have been before the citizens OF the
United States for nearly six years, and used by hun
dreds of thousands! They SO well known that it
need scarcely be mentioned that they Purgatve
Medicine" SO "justy balanced" that the experience
of century" has proved that they may be taken
in any dose, according to Natures reqiremcnts,-
and this rule refers to both and all ages. They
have been used in every variety OF arrangements of
the human body, and yet, when properly used, new
failed to restore to health, except in those cases
where nature was exhausted before the pills were
commenced with.
Experience has taught that Brandreh's Vegetable
Universal Pills remove al corrupt humors from the
body in easy, safe and efectua manner; producing
effect but what will finally conduce to the perfect
publication Of the Blood and thereby cure the disease
(whatever name it may be called, and give perfect
health to the whole system.
NJ BRANCH, Richmond Va.
Only authorised wholesale and retail agent,
No. l east Main street, corner opposite Old Market
Country Agents and Planters be supplied at New
York prices. je1l
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-29
LATER FROM MEXICO.

The royal mail steamer Thames arrived at Mobile
Point on the morning Of the 10Th inst, three and halt
days from Vera Cruz.
The dates from the city of Mexico are to the 18th
inst The cholera still prevailing in the city, and
extending to the South. About 135 died each day
Many were said to perish from neglect and want the
common necessaries of life Several noble acts Of
charity are heraded in the journals. number of dis
tinguished ladies formed company and sought out the
abodes of misery and suffering, and rendered the kndest
aid Subscriptions of money were made in the towns
for the relief OF the poor.
sovereign cure for the cholera has been discovered
in Mexico 1t is the "Rais del Indio. tthe Indian
Root) The Monitor advises the Government to lose
no time in collecting large quantities OF this root and
giving it gratis to the poor.
The Palanca says 1--WE know from a person OF
truth that the most marvellous have been effected
by this root. AS an OF charity, call upon Sonora
Hoppe who administered. herself, this specific to mum
erous persons in her husbands establishment, to
forward and testify to the truth OF our statement"
The attempt of Lopez to invade Cuba, awakens the
greatest surprise among the Mexi ans, that man. per
fctly acquainted with the othe Island should
have imagined he could be successful against the flower
of the Spanish sold ers-the pride of old Spain.
The gold and silver mines OF Sonora are much spoken
Of One OF the journals recommends that parties should
be formed in the different cities to proceed there, before
the hordes OF strangers shall possess themselves OF these
rich placers-heore the thirst for gold shall entice the
"Anglo Yankees from their California.
The city OF Carmen, in Laguna, has experienced
another frlghfu fire. Forty Of the best houses
are in ashes This calamity occurred the 5th OF the
present month The inhabitants were in the greatest
Alarm they had been warned there would be another
attempt 10 burn the of the town they each
| hour expecting the appearance OF the cholera.