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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

n57One of Mr.. Webster's apparent in.
conslstencies is in having voted Tor The Or
egon territorial bill with the Wilmoi Pro.
viso, Oregon being, by his claw of Nature
and OF God" Tree. 1t should be borne in
mind, however, that Oregon required a
positive enactment TO protect il under our
own Constitution, which permits slavery.
Not so with territory taken from Mexico -
There, slavery has been formally abolished
by The government, and, acc ording TO the
doctrines Of Noriheri, Senators, especially
Mr.. Benton, slavery cannot exist there un.
vi positive act passes our Congress per-
hitting lis extension. The South does not
admit this, but Mr.. Benton has made
it clear by The most uncontroveriible testi-
mony, and such must be the decision ofihe
Supreme Court. It was this view which
led Mr.. Phelps, oil Vermont, to offer TO
leave the question % that tribunal, and I'M
duuhtedly was The ground taken by Mr.
Seward, who declared in his place that he
would have voted 10 admit California with.
out the nnli-slavery clause ia her Consti.
ution.-Keenc Sentinel
THUS it is that, after a year or two
Of violent agitation and excitement OIL the
Slavery question, which Judge PHrLps's
plan would have prevented, the North are
almost universally giving ia their assent 10
his positions, and now not merely Justify
ing. but strongly approving his course.
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WESTERN VERMoNr.-The Burlingto

WESTERN VERMoNT.-The Burlington
Free Press says:
Sol. CROKER, the intelligent and indie
iaIigRble protector aud iinisher of the Fitch.
burg Railroad, after having visited Inc
most productive portions Of the Old World.
told us that he looked upon Western Yer
mont as not only ",he garden OF New Eng
land, but us unsurpassed by any part OF
The earth in the variety, richness and ex>
lenl Of lis resources. "
A committee consisting of several of he
leading business mon of Albany, in their
report on The proposed Albany and Rut-
land Railroad (ria Cohoes and Benning-
on) also, remark
alt is well known that Vermont, in min
eral wealth, is much the richest Of the New
England States, and we are informed by
the Spte Geol)gist that nine tenths of that
wealth lies in the valley of Western Yer
mont. The census OF 1910 also shows that
The agricultural products of Vermont were
more per head Than those of any other
State. except Louisiana while il is well
understood thai the lands west of the
Mountains are The best oil that State.
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MIR. Foote said that he conceded in most
OF Mr.. Nebsters remarks but one--the ter
rltorlal bill newly reported and introduced,
should be first considered. He strenuously
argued that California should not be admitted
FIRST and separately; if 50 it would dissolve
the Urion.
Mr. Webster said he had no fears of dis
solution, and reminded Mr. Foote of his fla.
nous prophecy. California woul1 finally be
disposed of like any other question, simply
by yeas and nays, whatever the delay and
opposition was. There was no necessity for
alarm
Mr. Shields agreed fully with Mr.. Web
stcr, and took the floor for tomorrow. Ad.
journcd.
Mr.. Webster received to-day the address
signed by 1000 leading inhabitants of Bos-
ton, fully endorsing the sentiments of his
California speech.
FRIDAY, April 5.
SENATE,-M Mr. Clay presented a petition
from Mr. RIDLEY, asking encouragement for
his invention for extinguishng fires in sail
ing vessels and steamships also one from
Henry Grinnell, asking the appointment Of
officers and seamen for the expedition now
fitting out in New York, to search for Sill
John Franklin. He spoke in favor Of botl
petitions, and commended them 10 the seri
Gus attention of the Senate
Mr.. Dickinson reported the deficiency bill
which was made The order Of the day f9I
Monday.
MIR. Davis moved that The census bill b
the order OF the day for Tuesday, and tn,
printing resolutions for Wednesday agrceC
to. 1t was voted that when the Senate ad
iourn, it be TO Monday Adjourned.
HoUsE.-The House went into Commit
tee of the Whole, and took up the private
cal endar and disposed of several bills.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

VALUABLE SHEEP.-A lot of 26 sheep
and lambs, imported from France, at
cost of $4,000, passed through this town
in the cars on Tuesday last, bound for
Mddeburs Some of them were esli-
mated TO weigh over 200 pounds. The
WOOL is of the finest klnd-hner than that
Of the best Saxony. We have a sPecl>
men taken from a eve, which it was
stated by the owner, would shear II lbs.
These are sheep worth havlng'-htene
Sentinel 2lSt uH.
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Ca Gill & THoMPsoN's MEXICAN Pan

E9S Gill & THoMPsoN's MEXICAN PAN
DRAMA, which was exhibited at the Masonic
Hall three evenings last week, is work of
art that cannot fail to attract much attention
wherever it is exhibited We believe no
one who witnessed it at this place (though
the number was much less than it probably
would have been bul for other attractions -
and the multiplicity of cheaper entertain.
mcnts that have of late been given here)
but was highly grafed with the Mexican
scenes presented and amply repaid for at
tendance We wish The gentlemanly pro
prietors success, wherever they CO.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

RASKiNG's ABsTRAcT.-We are in
debtcd to the Publishers, (ralher re publish
ers,l Messrs. Lindsay & Blakision, Phila-
deIphia, for number Of this vell-known
foreign medical journal. 1t is published
semi-yearly at $3.50 year-and will of
course have an extensive circulation among
the profession Tor whose use it is especially
designed.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

90 In the teegraphc report of Web
sler's trial TO the Baltimore Patriot. tie ex-
clamaiion, THAT villain an ruined
man !" was made to read. Villain that
am a ruined man !" This reminds us of
a declaration of Mrs. Kinney, al her trial
some years since, on charge OF having
poisoned her husband. 1t was that she
said to him just before his death" Good
bye, George !" This was given in one Of
the reports lhus-"G Good BY George y
LoWeH Courier.
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sS@We are under obligations to Hon.
VIM. IL SEWARD for copy of Mr. STAN
ly's speech; to Hon. S. S. PHELPS for an
official copy of the Presidents Message and
accompanying Documents; and to Hon. JAS.
MEAcHAM for the Congressional Directo.
ny and other favors.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

CHAIN PUMP-The mice" Chain Pump,
which so many Of our citizens have exam
lned, now occupying the place of the late
" town pump" in this village was put up by
MIR. Gill, of Brandon, who has more of a
like description, and will answer to any or
ders for the same that may be lief. with Mr..
5. z. Damon, OF the Vermont Hotel. This
is certainly an improvement in "domestic
economy worth trying.
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EXAMINATIONS OF THE COCNrNRFFfr.
ERs.-The examination of the gang of sup
posed countcrteiters. arrested at Groton, was
common, ad at Danyiic, on Tuesday last,
before Justices \. q. Burbank Chas Davis,
and Gcorge Is. Chandler. The number Of
persons charged, Ave, to Wit -" Bristol
Bill" Christian Meadows, Ephraim Low.
Mclean Marshall and Peter VI. Paul Tues
day and Wednesday were occupied in the
examination of Witnesses The most impor-
tant witness examined was Peter NJ. Paul,
one of The party His testimony was strong
against all except Bristol Bin "Bill,' it
i: evident, from Paul's testimony, is a cum
ming fox, and managed matters with a view
to the result in case the gang should be de-
tected The general opinion is that Paul
was ied into the affair. Previously, he had
sustained good reputation.
On the charge of having in possession Ger
tain tools and implements designed and i'll
tended for making counterfeit bills, and for
altering genuine bills, theresult is, Meadows
Low, AMI Marshall, bound up in the sum OF
S2o00-Warbuiton bristol Bill DISCHARGED
On the charge of altering one dollar
bank note, on Vermont Bank Low Mar
shall and Meadows bound up in sum of
$1,000
On charge of stealing dies, Meadows and
Low bound up in sum of $1,000
On charge of having in possession certain
burglarious tools, with intent &c, Warbur-
ton bound up in sum of $1,000; Low and
Marshall discharged Californian,
Low has since died
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

THE AMERICAN ARcTIc ExPepH ION
Mr.. Grinnelrs expedition for the res
cue of Sir John Franklin, is being rap
idly fitted out at New York Two ves-
sells, one of IA tons and the other of 81
tons, are receiving the necessary altera>
tons and appliances for their perilous
voyage. 1t is proposed to petition Com
gress to authorize the Naval Department
to furnish men and stores for the expe>
dition.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

PLATrsBuhGH VoLuNTEERs-We are
gralifed 10 learn from the Globe that action
has been had, in the House Of Represen-
ialives, on the memorials Of Pittsburgh
Volunteers in this Stale. Mr.. king, IRON
the Committee on Military Affairs, re.
ported, Oh The 18th uli., "a bill for the pay
ment OF The Volunteers Of the State OF
Vermont, Cor services at the battle OF Plalis-
burgh; which was read first and SECOND
lime, and, with the accompanying report,
ordered 10 be printed.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

CoNYEcTIcUT ELEcrIoN.-The result
of the election in Connecticut, last week.
was un(avorable to the Wings. No choice
of State officers by The people, and both
branches of The Legislature probably de-
cidedlv Locoloco. United States SEN
ator is moi to be chosen by this Legislature,
rs has been stated. Gov. Baldwin's term
expires in 1851.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

In coming down TO the Court Room,
he was seized with trembling Of the
limbs, and the officer was obliged to sup
port him. His family aud friends will
be allowed free access to him. AID prob
ably an interview will take place within
a few days.--Boston Trareitcr, april
2d.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

81 rHURLow WEED, Esq, editor of the
Albany Evening journal, was unanimously
nominated for Mayor of Albany by the
Wings, few days since, but he declined
the honor.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

81 The Winnebagoes in Wisconsin have
become so troublesome to the settlers, that
Gov. Dewey has written to the President for
a regiment of dragons, and another of in
fantry, for the protection of the frontier.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

IL The Legislature of Ohio adjourned
on The 2jlh ult. Among other acis Of i'm
Porlnnce was one exemping the Home.
stead from attachment This measure is
no doubt destined 10 have a thorough trial,
in several Of The siales-why not wait. in
Termont until we see how it operates else
where? We have very lille faith in its
success.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

VERMONT CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-The
meeting of The Stockholders Of the Yer
mont Central Railroad al Windsor, on Tues
day, was very fully tended, and the pro-
ceedings oil the Directors in creating new
Stock we're most unanimously confirmed.
Over two thousand shares Of the new stock
(al 500 were subscribed for, and respec-
table amount Of the first inslalmenl was
paid in.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

az A meeting was held at Albany
few days ago to take measures for the
construction of the Western Vermont
Railroad, direct from Rutland to Al5a>
nv. The matter seems to have been ta-
ken up with spirit. The estimated cost
of the Road is sl,735, 4s0 or 500, $50
per mile.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

CAPITAL PUNIsHMENr.-The bill to
abolish Capital Punishment in Ohio,
which passed the Senate few days ago,
was defeated in the House by indefinite
postponement. yeas 81 noes "a
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

s9rlIon. RICHARD w. THoMPsoN, of
Indiana, declines the appointment Of Minis
ter TO Austria, recently rendered him by tho
President, in place OF Col. j. w. Webb, re-
iected by the Senate.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

CALIFORNIA ADvENTURERs.-Upw
of Gfiy persons, mostly citizens of Vergen-
mes, Ferrisburgh aud New Haven, have al.
ready secured their passage tickets, and will
start for California about the middle of A
pril. All are active and entorprising bust
ness men ermonier.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

PRosCRIPTioN. From the recenl
speech of Hon. TRUMAN SMITH, on MIR.
resolution. we learn that, on
the first of January, the employees in the
different departments were as follows:
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address 10 Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, de-
claring their Centre concurrence in
The sentiments expressed in his late speech,
and thanking him for this effort iu behalf
Of The Union.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

FSrA Partisan editor, in making an ex-
tract from paper in this country, called
the Independent Wing translates il thus
La Perruqus Independents"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

" WILLIAM B. KINNEY, editor of
the Newark IN. ], Daily Adcerfiser,
has been appointed Charge d'Afaires to
Sardinia, by the President
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

? GRoRGE B. WARREN, Esq, has
been appointed Postmaster at Wood
stock, vice Porter B. Soulhgate, remov-
ed,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

"a AT the last accounts Mr.. Dempster,the
popular vocalist. was highly successful in
Aud Scotland"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-04-09

ca A man out west says he is boiling with
Indignation. After he has done boiling, he
will do to be baked
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To Editors of Newspapers in the United
States and Europe.


List Of all the INSTITUTIONS FOR THE DEAF
AND DUNN, and for the BLIND, IN this and
other counties, and we ask the flvor of Ed
itors in the vicinity Of such Institutions, to
give this notice enc or two nseftions.--Dedt
Mute, Raieigh, ~ c.
To Principals of Institutions for the
DEAF and DUMB and for the BLIND.
We are preparing Tabular view of In
stitutious for the Deaf and Dumb, and for
the Blind, in this and other countries, and
would esteem it favorf Principals of such
Institutions would furnish US with the fol
lowing statistics, to wit
LIST, Name of the Institution.
End, Where located.
3rd, When founded.
4th, How supported
9Th, Name Of the Principal.
9th, Number and Names of Instructors.
9TH, Usual Number Of Pupils.
sth, Age of Admission.
9Th, How long they remain at school
10th, What Mechanical branches are
taught
nth, Remarks, sc.
These Statistics will be published in "THE
DEAF MUTE a semi-monthly Paper print
cd by the Pupils Of the North Carolina In
stituton for the Deaf and Dumb and the
number containing it, will be sent to all In.
sttutions who furnish us with the iniorma.
ton desired and also to all Editors who in.
sert this notice, and send copy of their pa
per (marked) to this office.
e. Communications should be addressed
to
William d. Cooke, Principal Of he NORTH
Carolina Institution JorMe Deaf and Dumb
Raleigh, N C., United States Of Anerica,
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$50 {
294

Democratic preponderance, 56
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William d. Cooke, Principal Of The NORTH
Carolina Institution Jorhe Deaf and Dumb
Raleigh, ~ c., United States of Alaerica.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-22
THE FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE IN IOWA.

The United States District Court the Southern Division
Of loWa, June term, at burlington, 1885,
Ruel Daggs Of Clark county, Missouri plaintiff vs. Elhu
Frazier Thomas Clakson Frazier John Conner John Hick-
ering, and Paul Way, defendants.
D. RoRER, Esq, counsel for plaintiff j. G. HALL and j.
7. MoRToN, Esqs, for defendants.
This action of respass the case for harboring
and conceang and opposing the of plaintiffs slaves
who had absconded into Iowa.
Suit brought under the act Of Congress Of September
ls4s, by Messrs Sweet Whicher and subsequently con-
Quoted by Messrs Augustus Hall & Knapp until few days
before the present when the present became the
sole attorney for the plaintiff the others being unable to attend
The cause ably argued both Sides and the trial
elected much interest involving did of the great is
sues pending before the country and giving rise to e-
elements somewhat threatening to the stability of the Union
The courtroom less crowded during the whole
trial, and, without expressing opnioG the character
OF the testimony the of actual interference on the
part Of the defendants may be improper add that the
outdoor opinion Of the public is in singular accordance with
the verdict Of the jury.
Verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff for 3d. 900 The
slaves that were lost two men, woman and two
small children. Motion for trial overrued. We under
stand the case will be taken up on writ of error.
Burlington Telegraph.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-22
A FATAL ARRAY AT MEMPHIS.
MEMPHIS. Lux

MEMPHIS, JUNE IT, r NJ.
On Saturday evening the case of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank came up before court on the part of Dr. j.
Fowkes and Others that the assets Of the Bank should be
placed under their CONTROL The motion was resisted by Gen.
Coe as attorney for portion Of the creditors The General
read communication, previously signed by King g. Trgg,
to the effect that such resistance his part would be treated
by them as private and personal The argument
was deferred to some other day.
>Messs Coe and Cornell left the court room, and
Tngg and his friends when personal assault occurred.
Pistols were fired and in the melee Coe shot and killed Tgg
general fight followed, when Coe attacked by three
different parties and shot in the back He fell MORALLY
wounded Others became engaged in the asy and man
named Gaines closed in with Cornell, both falling
to the ground, evidently seriously injured The greatest
element prevailed. 7eegraphic.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-22
FROM SANTA Pc.

The Independence (Mo Commonwealth has late letters
from Santa Fe but they add little, if any thing, nfo
nation from that quarter
Several meetings had been held in relation the presence
of Major NEeHBons the Commissioner take possession
Of the Territory in the of the Texan Government and
good deal Of bad blood excited These meetings
minated without doing any thing.
On the 9th May, Major NEIsHBoRs arrived Santa Fe
and though welcomed by many friends he coldy
received by the authorities He appointed the 18th of that
month TO meet the people, and show their rights and learn
them how to appreciate them. He his object in visit
ing Santa Fe and what he intended to do at some future
dayhat is to issue orders Of election under the Government
of Texas. sasi. e. s'........ ..s.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-22

HUNDRED MILE TRorrIxs MATcH-A trot,ing match
against time of hundred miles within ten hours in hat-
for purse of 900, off on Friday at the Cen
tervlle Course, New York. At twenty minutes past eight
o'clock the start was made the gentleman who made the
match Mr John Purdyl himself driving and the feat was
accomplished in nine hours and forty nine and thee-quarer
minutes, ten and quarter minutes within the stipulated
Time This is the greatest performance in the rong line
that has taken place in this country. The nag after
emerging from this tremendous ordeal exhibited no symp-
toms Of fatigue The driver Of the mare the son
Of Mr. Purdy, VIII, rode Eclipse the second and third heats
lis great race with Sir Henry in 1924.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-22

He THE editor Of the Journal has shown much zeal for
treaties. -Democrnt. ~.
And so it is made matter of grave and serious
imputation against us that we show too much zeal
for treaiies-that we are too anxious for the MAN.
tenance of the national faith and honor-that we
are Too socitous for the performance Of the obliga
lions into which our country has voluntarily enter
ed with ioregncountries. Four years ago did not
expect to live long enough to hear sneering words
alta zeaior treatieslfrom the lips Of editor enjoy
ing the federation of any other society than COM
munity of pirates and outlaws. We suppose, how
ever that such are very naturally to be ex-
pected from an editor who has proclaimed that the
tyranny exercised by Spain over her own subjects,
within her own dominions, is a sufficient reason
why the United States Government should declare
war against her.-Louisuille Journal
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DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE AT NAUvoo

The Temple of Nauvoo erected by the Mormons-fnshed
in ls45 partially burnt in October s4s having but its four
walls left all its timber works having been consumed by the
aames-was destroyed by hurricane on the 9th ut
On arriving at Nauvoo in March, ls49, the Icaran com
muny bought this Temple, with view re it for schools
tanning about thousand persons &c. Many preparations
already made An agent had been the pine for
of the North buy mbes of dimensions necessary for
establishing the roof and floors Some other pieces of wood
ready steam mill purchased fit up saw mill
the mill nearly finished shed was raising near
in the interior the basis of the pillars when the 9th
May ighful hurricane, the most terrible experienced in
the country many years. burst suddenly the hill of Na
VOC, where ghnings thunder wind, hail. and rain seemed
united to assail the building.
The storm burst forth quickly and with such violence
that the mason overaken and the Temple had
not time flee before the northern WALL sixty feet high bent
down their heads threatening crush them and bury
them up And indeed their loss appeared to be certan for
the southern and eastern wallis which had always been looked
upon the weakest shaken by the fall Of the former
seemed the point Of tumbing them. But the running
rubbish Of the northern wall stopped their feet Now
rushing out Of the ruins they asonshed seeing those
walls still standing The blast that overthrow the wall
Of the Temple and sesby dislocated and inclined the two
when the walls falling the floor beneath, broke down the
beams.
The same evening the declared that the southern
and walls would fall down, and that to avoid
any serious accident it better destroy them and so
the General Assembly unanimously resolved the next morn
ing and they set at the work Immediately, and the walls
were pulled down.
The destruction Of the Temple great inconvenience to
the carian community, they thus obliged modify
their former projects and plans but they will begin on the
place Of the Temple provisional and urgent constructions
that will until they build another large and fine edice.