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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02
PREMATURE BURIALs.-Mr. Editor

PREMATURE BURIALs.-Mr. Editor -
In the 229 number of his Dealings with
the Dead the Sexton of the Old School
relates several instances OF premature inter-
ments The writer of this is acquainted
with gentleman who once narrowly es-
capped fate, than which it is past the mind
of man to conceive one more horrible. He
was then in New Orleans, at time when
the yellow fever was raging, and, among
others, he was stricken down with that ter.
ribc disorder. After several davs illness. in
which the disease utterly ballled the skill of
The physicians, his case was declared homo
less one. AT last, life became apparently
extinct and he was announced dead. Pre-.
parations were made for the funeral, friends
were notified, the coffin was procured, the
body placed in it, and a military company,
OF which the gentleman had been member,
was drawn up at the door, prepared to rer.
form the last honors,' in true military style.
But, .iast at the moment when the lid of
the coffin was about being closed, the body
exhibited signs of liie,--the trarce was O.
ver,-and the house of mourning became a
house of rejoicing. The military company
instead of marching Off to the music of IA
melancholy dirgc, were exhisratod with the
melody Of Yankee Doodle 1t was never
known for certainty, what became of the
cartridges, furnished for The volley over the
grave, but ii is probable they were put to
some useful purpose.
The gentleman above alluded to is now a
conductor on one of the railroads running
from this city, and he is at present, and has
been ever since his recovery from the fever,
as hale and hearty as most men of the pres
ent generation.-Boston Transcript
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02

SUSPICION old gentleman MISS
ed from his vines some luscious grapes,
which he suspected his gardener had ap-
proprated to his own use. Wife,
wife" said he, "what has become of the
gropesl" 81 suppose, my dear, the hens
have picked them of" was her moderate
reply" Hens-hens-some two leg
ged hens guess" said he with some i'm
peiuosity to which she as calmly re,
Piled" My dear, did you ever see an,
other kindl'
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02

GP 1t is curious how little we praise
those whom we love best. We are shy
about it, as though we were speaking OF
ourselves; tone, a look, the mere pres
ence of some unaccountable restraint
of manner these are indications enough
for those who are intended to reach
them, and bystapders may think it all as
cold as they like. Our choicest gifts
are not for the world TO scrutInize we
put them quickly. and with averted eyes,
into the hand that is stretched out to re-
ceive them.-StOry Of Family.
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NUMBER 10.

men," instead of "your ITonors" After he
had concluded, brother of the bar, remind
ed him of his error. lie Immediately rose
TO apologize, thus:-"May it please the Court
in the heat of debate, l called your Hon
ors gentlemen. | made mistake, your Hon
ors.' The gentleman sat down, and VIC
hope the Court was satisfied with the cx-
nlnnaiion.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02

THREE FISH FOR DINNER.-A Llv-
erpool paper tells the story as having its
origin IN an American eating house. 1t
is good one, happen where it might:
Now, waiter, what's to pay!"
Let me see, sir, what have you had 4,
sir p
"Three fish. "
Only brought up tro, | think, sir y
No, three, had two pickerel and
one SmeH."
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02

e7r' Mike, why don't you fire at them are
ducks, hoy-don't you see that you have got
the whole flock of 'em before your gun p
Il know ! have, but when get good aim
at one, two or three others will swim right
beiwixt him and me-
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02

eS- Another mathematical wonder has
sprung up in Pittsburgh, in boy ten years
OF age, named Theodore Hartman, who will
respond to the most difficult arithmetical
question with a few moments mental opera,
ton.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02
The Betting Dandy.

sized light brown mouslache, and sui
of clothes such as fashionable tailor;
sometimes furnish to their customers cor
accommodating terms" that is, on the
insecure credit syslem-came into a ho
tel in Race street, one afternoon, ant
calling for glass Of Madeira, turned tC
the company and offered to bet with any
man present, that the Susqnehannal
could not be successfully launched. The
banter" not being taken up, he propos
ed TO wager five dollars that Dr. Webster
would not be hung. This seemed to bt
stumper =" too, for nobody accepted
the chance. The exquisite glancet
round contemptuously, and remarked =
81 want to make bet of some kind
| don't care fie what il is. I'll bet any
man from a shiIing's worth Of cigars tc
five hundred dollars. Nows your time
gentlemen; what do you propose ?"
Slipping glass of beer in one corner
of the bar room, sat a plain old gentle
man who looked as though he might be
Pennsylvania farmer He sat dowr
his glass and addressed the exquisite -
"Well, Mister-I am not in the habit
Of making bets-but seeing you are anx
ious about it, | don't care if | gratif,
you. SO I'll bet you lewis worth .
SKIES that ] can pour a quart of molasse:
into your hat, and turn it out solid lumT
of mo!asses candy in two minutes by thC
watch.
Done" said the exquisite taking of
his hat and handing it to the farmer.
1t was real Eiormce hat, a splendic
article, that shone like black satin. The
old gentleman took the hat, aud request
ed the bar.keeper to send for a quart o
molasses, 1.-The cheap sort at six cents
quart that's the kind that | use in lhi,
experiment, said he, handing over 81,
coppers to the bar-keeper.
The molasscs was brought, and the ole
farmer, with mysterious countenance
poured it into the dandv's hat, while th,
exquisite took out his watch to note tn,
time.
Giving the ha; two or three shakes will
a Signor Bitz like adroitness, the exper
imenter placed it on the table, and stare'
into it as if watching the process of sol
idfcation.
"Time's up" said the dandy. Th
old farmer moved the hat.
Well, | do believe it amt harden
ed, said he, in tone expressive Of els
appointment II missed it some how o
oiher this time, and suppose I've los
the bet. Barkeeper, let the gentleman
have the cigars-tweve skies, mind, an
charge them in the bill" "
"What of the cigars" roared the eS
1uisite, you have spoiled my hat, tina
cost me five dollars, and you must pa
for it. -
"That wasn't in the bargain. " timidl
answered the old gentleman, but | CUES
I'll let you keep the molasses-which
a little more than we agreed for. )
Having drained the tenacious flui
from his beaver. AS he best could, into
spit-boX-the man of moustaches rushe
from the place, his fury not much abate
by the sound of ill-suppressed laughtf
which followed his exit.
He made his complaint at the polio
office, but as it appeared that the expel
iment was tried with his own consent n
damage could be recovered. PennSy
vdnian.
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J. H. BARRETT & J. COBB.

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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02
eErWe give place to the following with
pleasure-though hesitaing little as to the
compliments:
For tho Middlrburv Roeister

'hat ancient poem, by THOMAS IOWLE
lsq , one of the early settlers of Vernon
find, by refer encc to Thompsons I Gazcttoe
hat the town of Rutland was charterC
9TH l7Gj, and the poem mu
ave found uitcrance between this time an
he struggle with the Mother Country
775. The poem, for its simplicity ar
truthful description, was committed 10 mer
ry, over half q century aIo;--itis, morcove
description of Rutland. wherein my infa
ings first inhaled mortal breath. do II
ouch, or pretend. that transcribe the p
m verbatim, and perhaps not all the stanza
mt wherein ! am out Of the line of dema
alton. you may be sure there will be four
chdJod, or the glory is departed, with Il
ipse Of time, since | have seen copy
he original Its being indeliby cnstampC
n the tablet OF my memory over half re
ury. is proof positive, if any were wantin
hat early impressions are the most lasting
hint to all parents and guardians to ST
D it that all such impressions have il dire
to virtue, morality, ct cetera.
This communication, with the accompan
ng poem,is d d dca,cd frccwill ilering o
nd singular Of those that would leave the
'lcasant New England homes, for wi
,oose chase to California, Texas. and 4
ewly acquired Mexican territory, by yo
most ohediCnt, humble scrv't, l.. F.
Come all ye loboring hands
That toll below,
Among the rocks and sands,
That plough and sow
Uron your hired lands,
Let ont by cruel hands,
1t will make you large am,nds-
To Rutland 90.
For who would be a slave,
That may be free,
Here you good lands may have,
But come and see
The soil is deep and good,
Here in this pleasant wool
Where men may raise their fool,
And happy be.
w - VI lhc ilpuitNhlls HltcH,
Lies Rutland far;
The best that Ger was seen,
For soil and air;
Kind Iephyr's pleasant breeze
Whispers among the trees,
Where men may live at ease,
With prudent care.
The plover, goose and duck,
They deck our beds;
The beaver, coon, and fox,
They crown our heads;
The harmless moose and deer
Are food and clothes to wear,
Nature could do no more,
For any land.
The maple spruce, and fir,
Promiscuous show,
As straight as Gunter's line,
Their bodies grow;
Their lofty heads they rear
Amid the atmosphere,
Where the winged tribes repair.
And sweetly sing.
The butternut and beech,
And the elm tree
They strive their heads TO reach
As HIGH as they;
But falling much below,
They make uneven show,
The pines more lofty grow.
And crown the woods.
This is that noble land
BY conquest won
Took from savage band,
With sword and gun;
We drove them to the west
They could not stand the test,
And from the Galic pest,
This land is free.
Hero churches wen erect,
Both neat and fne
The Gospel well protect,
Pure and Divine
The Popcs Supremacy
We utterly deny,
And Lewis we defy
We are Georges men.
In George we will rejoice
He is our king;
We will obey his voice
In every thing
Here we his servants stand,
Upon this conquered land
Good Lord, may lie defend
Our property.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02

e7TThe St. Joseph Gazette estimates that
seventy five thousand persons have this
spring started across the plains for Califor.
MIA all from the valley Of the Mississippi.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02

Ty Tried 10 tel It IN a somewhat Tunnier
manner.
"Well, grandfather" remarked Clara,
"if wedding portions nowadays were
paid as Miss Betsey's was, young ladies'
would not pride themselves upon an airy
figure, as many of them do "
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02

Az AroLoGy,-A lawyer in heighbor-
inc county addressed the Court as "genlle-
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-07-02

o. A young lady, seventeen years OF
age, committed suicide at ST Louis late.
ly, because her relatives would not per,
NIT her TO adopt the profession of the
Stage. In letter stating her intention
and the cause, she requested that a copy
of Shakespeare might be placed upon her
bosom in the coffin.
e5rThe drought is so grea. in the yicini-
ty of Detroit that the Frogs are dying. They
can't fnd water enough to cei their Whistles in
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-06

Royal Swindling.-King Ferdinand, Of
Naples, with the royal view Of replen-
ishlng bis exhausted exchequer, issued a
a proclamation declaring Messina free
port. Those who were simple enough 10
believe the word of king, entered the port
and stored their commodities; but when
they attempted to sell or export them,
they were politely informed that his au-
gust majesty had changed bis royal mind,
and would tax every cents worth Of for
iegn produce in the port. The merchants
demonstrated but in vain; they even as
ked permission to withdraw their goods
and depar, as they had entered, but this
was also denied. His majesty would not
allow anything ngAhat had entered Mes>ina,
agreeably TO his proclamation, to be either,
withdrawn or sold, without first paying an
enormous duty Of over 100 per cent, on
its value.-Among those who have been
thus entrapped and swind|ed, are several
merchants Oft city, some Of whom have
paid the duties under protest. We un-
derstand that they have represented their
own case to our government, and claim ITS
protection against the outrageous proceed
ines of this royal robber.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-06

Society Of .Antiquaries Of Great Bril-.
ain.-Major Rawlinson Of Bsgdad was
introduced by the President. He Brought
with him large collection Of his Assyr-
ian antiquities. The most singular. were
FIVE specimens Of the Babylonian house.
hold gods, including one Or more images
Of Astarte, the Vents Of the Assyrians.-
To these were added lids Of sepulchral
urns, inscribed in character anterior to
the Hebrew, but somewhat resembling II.
Nothing attracted more observation than
beautiful bas relief Of dog and human
figure in the background, sculptured Il
least six centuries before the Christian err.
The dog was Of the same breed - those.
known in Thibet at this day.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-06

A merchant sat at his ofice-desk va
rious letters were spread before him, his
whole being was absorbed in the inter-
course Of his business. A jealous friend
of mankind entered the Office.
81 want to interest you little, in a
new effort for the temperance cause"
said the good man. The merchant cut
him off by replying:
~Sir, YOU must excuse me but really
I'm too busy to attend to that subject now" :"
"But, sir. intemperance is on the in
crease among u.s." said the friend.
"Is it? am sorry, but l am too busy
at present to do anything"
"When shall call again, sir ?"
II cannot tell. l am very busy. am
busy every day. Excuse me, sir, wish
you good morning"
Then bowling the intruder out Of the
Office, he resumed the study Of his papers.
The merchant had frequently repulsed the
friends of humanity in this manner. No
matter wha, was the object. He was too
busy to listen 10 their claims. He had
even told his minister he was too busy for
anything but to make money.
But, one morning, a disagreesble stran-
ger stepped very softly to his side, saying,
"Go home with me-"
The merchant laid down; his head
grew dizzy +; his stomach felt faint and
sick he left the counting room, went
home, and, retired to his chamber. His
unwelcome visitor had followed him, and
now took his place by his bedside, whis-
pering, ever and anon, "You must go
with me-
A cold chill! settled on the merchants
heart dim s2ec,res Of ships, notes, houses
and lands, fitted before his excited mind.
Still his pulse beat slower, his heart
heaved heavily, thick films gathered over
his eyes, and his tongue refused TO speak.
Then the merchant knew that the name
Of the visitor was death. All other claim
ants on his attention, except the friends OF
Mammon, had always found quick dis
missal in the magic phrase, Il am too
busy" Humanity, Mercy, Religion, had
alike begged his influence, means, and al
tention in vain. But when Death came,
the excuse was powerless, ,ehe was COM
pelled to have leisure to die.
Let MS beware how we make ourselves
too busy to secure life. great end
When the excuse rises to our lips, and
we are about to say, that We are too busy
to do good, let US remember, We cannot
be too busy to die. .......
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-06

Hebrew Legend. .--"You teach," said the
Emperor Trsjsn TO famous Rabbi, "that
your Gods everywhere, and boast that he
resides among your nation. should like
to see him. '.God's presence is indeed
everywhere" the Rabbi replied, but he
cannot be seen for no mortal eye can look
upon his .plendor. The Emperor had
the obstinancy OF power, and persisted in
his demand. "Well' answered the Rab-
bi, "suppose we begin oy endeavoring to
gage at one of his ambassadors.
Traian assended and the Rabbi leading
him into the open air, for it is the noon Of
the day, bade him raisehis eyes TO the sun
then shining down upon the world in its
meridian glory. The Emperor made the
attempt, bu, re!inqui.hed it. \ cannot,
he said, the ligh, dazzles me- If then,
reieined the triumphant Rabbi, thou ar'
unable 10 endure the light Of one Of his
creatures, how canst thou expect to be.
hold the unclouded glory Of the Creator?
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-06

Statistics Of tie Ottoman Empirl.-
From Consian,inople almanac iteppsars
amount. to Sc, ,2ll COO souls, Vi. 1af-
key in Europe, 1851 900; Turkey in
Asia, 20, 700, 600. The populationofT Tus4
key in Europe is subdivided ss follows |:
Roumilla and Thessalia, 2,O0O, 900 Mol
davia, 100000: Walachia. 1000, 900 !
Servia. 1,O1l 900; Bosnia and Herzego~.
ina, 600, 900, Albania, 2, zoo. 900 Bull
garia, 1900, 900; Thare, l,00O, 600; Isle
Of Crete, 22O, 900 Isle Of Cyprus, 90,-
600; the other Islands, 39O, 600. In
Asia,ic Turkey there are 5000, 900 Chris.
tians. @
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-06

Il Dangerous Chaplst.-The Pope pre-
sented the Queen Of Naples, recently with
a chsplet, attached to which was small
medal, intended to represent St. Peter.
The gift having been specially blessed by
his Holiness, was highly priced by the
Queen, who took occasion to direct atten-
tionto it among those whom she "delieht-
ed to honor" On one OF these occasions,
CONSERVATION and horror suddenly seized
the company. Her Majesty was observed
to fling the chaplet from her as an obnox-
ious thing. What could be the matter?
Was the chaplet destructive missilep
Did its graceful folds envelope honeyed
mischief? Nothing Of the sort. The me-
dal of St. Peter was a counterfeit. The
attire was St. Peter's--but the face was
Mazzini's The artist was one Of his dis
ciples, and had dextrously introduced his
master TO the royal court under the garb
OF St. Peter. 1t cost himhis life, howev-
er, for he was arrested and shot for his te-
merity. Among some Of the Italians it
has been said, "This is Jacob and Esau
revived. Mazzini has got the blessing
from his Holiness, ay, and he shall be
blessed.'--C Christian Times.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-06

CoLp At CoNsTANTIrOPLE.-S So un-
usually severe has the cold been this win
ter in Constantinople, that Turkish ves-
sci at anchor in tho roads Of Gallipoli had
thirteen Of her men frozen to death, and
twenty three persons in the town perished
in similar manner. The snow fell in
some places to depth Of nearly FIVE feet.
A vessel from the Black sea was thrown
on shore ct Buyukdere, and all the crew
were found dead on board from the cold.
A flock Of 1000 sheep, four shepards,
and the owner. who was or, horseback
all perished from the same cause at Pont<
Picco.o, near San SteGano.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-06

UEruroaED ELoourNer.-A Catawbe
warrior in 1922 named Peter Harris,
made known his wants TO tho LsGislature
Of South Carolina in the following LAM
guage: j.
g! am one Of the lingering survivors of
an almost extinguished race. Our graves
will soon be our only hsbitations, ] m
one Of the stalks that still remain III The
field where the tempest Of the revslutiou
passed. ! have fought against the Britisii
for your sake. The British have disap-
peared and you are free yet from No
have the British taken nothing, nor have
l gained anything BY. their defeat. Ipur-
sued the deer for subsistance-,-ths dSsf
are disappearing. must starvs. God
ordained me for the forest, and my smbi-
ton is the shade. But the stfsnsth ~
my arm decays, and my feet fall me ip the
chase. The hand that fought fer your
liberties is now open for yodf relief, ii
my youth bled in battle that you might
be independent--le. not my heart in my
old age bleed for want Of your commiser:
alton.
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To Destrou Offensive Odors.-Commor

To Destroy Offensive Odors.--Common
copperas, sulpha'e OF Iron, dissolved in the
proportion Of a pound to bucket full Of
water, thrown into privies, stagnsnt pools,
&c., is the cheapest and best agent to des-
stroy offensive effiuvia, and is preferable,
thus used, to all other disinfectan:s. In
removing the contents Of privies, the pre-
caution Of using freely the sulphate OF iron
ought never to be neglected. @~
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-06

II .Nouel Erhibition.-An Ekpsiatl
Mummy, $500 years old, win be opened
at the fremont Temple, in Boston, on the
lst Of June, by Mr. Gliddon, the celebra-
ted archeologist, assisted BY some twenty
five Of the most eminent physicians Of our
city. According to writer in the Trans
script, the mummy is that Of the daughtef.
Of the High Priest Of Thebes, who lived
about the time Of Moses more than 8, 200
years ago. The writer says: !,
Its commercial value is about $500 il
the Museum Of Europe, while intort, boz
cause, once unrolled, the spell oi mystery
is broken, for gold ring engraved with
the name Of Pharoh. Scarobous recosd-
ing a.complete sacredotal genealogy, or !
Popyrhus "Book Of the Dead" gehsfallj
found inside the coffins Of specimens q
this high order, vary In vslue from 800
10 $1,000, and even more.