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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

DIDN'T WANT TO QUARREL.--Thcre is
a noted mail con,rac tor in Rumrev, n H..
who can tell as big a story as most of 'em and
who possesses one of the best natured, most
accommodating dispositions in the world.
Il was passing though New Jersey said
he, a lew years since, and there came by
us, in the air, Il fight of crows, nine mites
Iona, and 20 thick was the flock, you couldn't
see the sun 70: 'em !
The contractor told this in the tavern,
whore several persons were standing about,
one of whom-a coarse-Iimbed, heayy-fea-
tured son of the Granite State--ventured 10
query the correctness OF the assertion.
HoD long did you say, neighbor 2
Nine miles, sir.
Don't believe it, was the reply.
wal, look 'ere-you,' said the contrac-
tor you're a stranger, and don't want to
quarrel with yer So, to please you-Ill
take of quarter of a mile from the thinncst
partr
The stranger was perfectly satisfied.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26
Law of NeWspapers.

l. Subscribers who do not give express no.
tice to the contrary. are considered as wishing
to continue their subscription.
? If subscribers order the dscontinuance of
their papers, the publisher may continue to send
them till all that is due be paid.
g. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their papers from the office to which they are
directed, they are held responsible till they
have settled their bills and ordered their papers
discontinued.
If subscribers move TO other places, with
out informing the publisher. and the paper is
sent 10 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 ituncalled for, is prima facia evidence
Of intentional fraud
G. A Postmaster neglecting to inform pub.
Usher when his paper is not taken from the Of
fee makes himself liable for his subscription
price.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26
Last Wishes of a Child.

THE following beautiful little poem w
written By James r. Fields for the Bos,c
Book for 1850.
All the hedges are in bloom,
And the warm west wind is blowing
Let ME leave this sined room,
Let me 20 where flowers are growing
Look my check is thin and pale,
And my pulse is very low,
Ere my sight begins to fail,
Take my hand and let us go.
" Was not that the robins song
Piping through the easement wide
shall not be listening long,
Take me to the meadow. side
t. Bear me TO the willow brook
Let me hear the merry mill
On the orchard | must look,
Ere my beating heart is still.
Faint and fainter grows my brealh-
Bear me quickly down the lane
Mother dear, this chill is death
l shall never speak again !"
Still the hedges are in Lloom,
Aud the warm west wind is blowing
Sill we sit in silent gloom
Der her grave the grass is growing.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26
MR. SEWARD'S SPEECH.

MR. SEWARQ'S SPEECH.
rbo c,l,o,,.;r, = an o1,s.roo, or ,,,, .,oooi,
o' Nlf' oe"a'u' oi ne" Aork' III 'he l. D
Senate, on the ] lth inst, on the SLAYER,
o,,os,;o, yvo conv from, t1c Wosh;r,,or
na.,,i:.
i'vpuo''q
Inc senate then proceeded TO the consid-
erauon OF the motion TO reler the Presidents
Message and the accompanying copy OF the
constitution TO the COMMITTEE on lern.or-
lcs wlth instructions TO report bill for her
admission
hlr' SEWARD said mat iour years ago,
Caliioinla was Mexican province, and
Known on'y TO US from her poft ol San iran
CISCO, which, even at that time was looked at
as most desirable subject tor acquisition,
One year ago, California was a dependen
cy OF the United States, aud her acquisition
was considered as most happy achieve
ment, lo-day' Caliiornla Is here applying
Tor admission INTO TINS Cnlon as as State
ana mas us here graveiy debating upon
dissolution OF the tnion itself. The ques-
ton now is, shall California he admitted INTO
the tnion several objections were urged
against her admission. 1t was sad that She
mas adopted S'a'e government unceremo,
h'ouslY ana without 'he previous expressed
consent oI NohSress' ana hehce came mere
'',il rL;, nhar',o ~ ,ras ''ro ;ro,;co.
ms chaise was uhtrue--h not IN iacf, at
~ ~ 'a,,i '',1 vas .o, ~. I'm NC
empire Q' NeAico, anu aoue1 10 'he DOMAIN
oi '"'s = Cn'oh out III so uoinS coniPac'
was H,Nuc' "hereuE II was s'ipula'eu mar
;m,o H.. 1,;a,, ~ "''''''''eD
nv w., No. ,,.,,., - ..,,
~. "I3 '" I a,,''' Sne eJ''eI u'"S''o'
~ H. a''' ''',r TI,:c a. ~ 'i"'
~ ~ "a wv a",''' ~ ma r'e""s
IT, - - 'Io' ''e iea ,,'l,'V',.I
""I s',,' ','''' u va ,'' l'''c
est 9'iou'u Ie "u',''uu py a"e o'u''"'ee VI
.'o' u"' 'i''S y, ,.r rc9 '.o'.i"e Nio'c '"d"
I9"'"o, anu Gni;e .'i Pr"u'u an Y,lu",!
u'''''''s -, o,e' ".',c.'''" ~ was oo"l e"'u u!
M NY s'o"' "a" VI So.- 'ese'N "'o"' 10 "uoP'
S,''' eo'sr''u.o"' 81, anu sccA ",''''iss'on rs
o'.'e' o,e was n'i'nAi! c".C"!' eHPoseu
W n''c''''. oo.lul',lon H..H sum; anu uNl'-
.e'o"s 70 we p''en' po"e' anu Tor 'llrow'
"E y" s"V "0Hei' 'e'' 'o' ieD""e ou' Pi"'se
"'',, ~, a''ih'I"li''n n, crc.
lnc pouhual! 0' oaIiIorhia was not
Proper oDlfc'ion ,heIe was none anu mere
Sou'u DC no s'"nu"ru Oh measurement ior
o"es' iler 'erri'ory was compact cohhl-
uous' anu uhlteu no adjacent states were
'omp'a'hlhs OF mnrmu'ln9' a census, ana
laws Iesu "'i"s sui'"3e' were 10, aValiaole
al The 'ime; ohe was abandoned by Con-
eress' ana hau 10 make the hest regulations
III her power ne pngrlm ia'hers' VINO
were Oh inc MAY iio"er' were not numbered
by an act oi fa llameni yet they ionnd-
ed an empire' hey were aiIens there
100;
lhe only Objection TO her constitution
was inat II was TOO republican for 1t adopts
the principles OF the Declaration of lnde.
pehdence' mat all men are born iree and
equal
-. nc 'heh examined 'he ooJeeuon that Cal-
norma was prouGn' mere through Executive
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

84y The Iowa CONTESTED SEAT IN
THE House OF REPRESENTATIVES, The
prospect is, that Mr. Miller, of Iowa, will be
admitted to the scat claimed and usurped by
Thompson this will be gain to the Ad
ministraton.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

- RALLY FOR THE UNION" IN MIssIss-
lrrI'-Under this head, we find in the Natchez
Courier call signed by one hundred citizens
10 be held on the 9th, "of the friends of the
integrity oil the Union, who are not opposed to
inc admission of California with her present
Constitution" Among the names are some of
the most distinguished citizens Of the State
men who have as deep stake in Southern in.
stitaIiOns as any others in the Union.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

G' One of our exchanges informs us that a
man was recently arrested in New Hampshire
on charge OF keeping his mouth open On Sun
day A true bill was found, as it is against the
"a" IN 'hai state to keep dram shop open on
the Sabbath
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

GaS Senators Borland ard Fooie, says the
Washington Union, have made up matters
quite amicably. Mr.. BorlaDd, who gave the
first blow, finding that he had misunderstood
Mr.. Foote, frankly acknowledged his error,
and thus ended the dispute.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

81 Which is the deepest. the longest, the
broadcast and the smallest grave in Esther
churchyard That in which Miles Button
lies buried for II contains Miles below the
sod, Miles in length, and Miles in breadth,
and yet it is only a Buton-hole.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

FAST DAY,-The Governors of Maine and
New Hampshire have appointed Fast on the
9th Of April in their respective states. Cover
nor Briggs, of Mass, has appointed April Ilth
as Fast Day in that State.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

b"You have broken the Sabbath, johnny, ;
said good man to his son.
" Yes" said his little sister, "and mothers
long comb, too, right in three piecesp'
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

! irinstirn IIn vns mprplV pNnressin,r his n
ninioo But does he know low rcmnrks or
thnt sort will he received by the lnborinc
people of The NORTH They arc the North.
/ They arc the people who cultivate their own
/ farms with their own hands irecholdcrs, ed
ucatcd men, independent men. Let me
say, sir, that iisc-sixhs of the whole prop
ertv of the Nor h is in the hands of the la-
borcrs of the Norl. the cultivate their
farms. they educate their children, they pro-
vide the means Of independence if they are
not frccholiers, they earn wares, these wa
gcs accumulate are turned into capital, into
new ircchods. and small capitalists are cfcn-
ted. This is the ease. Aud what can these
people think when 50 respectable and wor-
thy Il gentleman rs the member from Louis
ana undertakes TO prove that the absolute
/ ignorance aud the ahiect slavery ofthe South
is more in conformity with the li-h pu poses
OF immortal, rational lumar beings. than The
educated. the independent iiee-iaborcis Of
the North
Now, sir, so far as any OF these grievan-
ccs have their foundation in matters Of law,
| they can be rcdresscd so lar as they have
/ their foundation in ma'tcts Of inion, in
sentiment. in mutual crlmn1iion and re-
elimination. all that we can do Is 10 cndcav-
or to allay ami cultivate Il better feeling aud
more iraic'naI sentiments between the South
and the North
Mr. President. | shoul1 murh urrier In
( have IA ard from every member nm this
0oor lecl,rn,inns Of oriuion that This I-uion
4 should never he dissolved. than the deciar.
arinn Of onini,.n that in any case. under the
pressurr Of any circumstances such a dis
solution was possible. hear with pniu,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

D- Jonas says it is an old maxim that give
a man an inch and hell take an ell but the 9th.
er day he saw foot given one, and he took an
Hchcr
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

e. Have you ever broke a horse 2 in
quired horse jockey. No, not 'zactly.'
replied Cimon; but I've broke three or
four wagons
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-26

BY Mail, or at the Office, per unnum, 81 so
If not paid within the year. rs
BY Carrier. ...................... 2.GO
II not paid within the year, .......... 1925
05- No paper discontinued until arrearages
are paid.
lC~All communications must be Post Paid.
15- V. b. Palmer is our agent in Boston
and New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25
LITcHFELD cCONN) THURSDAY APRIL 25 1850

nOt be justi6able if it were your perpetu. al home."t Then, as we saw to-day, the sister States. by their representatives, linked hand and hand around the bier of c1e n whose fame they all claim share, we should feel that v e saw you engaged n . sacrament of religious patriotism, wAOse spontaneous, unprecedented oath kfInging consentient from your hearts aNd rising unto heaven, is-" Liberty aMd Union, now and forever, one and in esparable."
 But must no longer detain you.- Nay we all
 " So live that when our summons comes Ic
 join
 The innumelable caravan that moves To that mysterious realm when each shall take
 His chamber in the silent halls of death, We O no: like the quarry slave at night ScouIged to our dungeon, bu. sustained and B sS sos.l'srias S9.asa ssas sppsU.ussusv Like one that wraps the drapery of his
 couch
 About him and lies down to pleasant
 dreams.'
 MT Winthrops address. f Mr. Clay.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25

Tke No6Le-heartef Sailor Boy.-A It. tie boy twelve years old, poor and rag ged came into tEe cars between Bostor and Fall River. There was slight shrinking from him manifested by some of the we'll dressed passengers. He took his seat quietly near me, and sea-cap- tain who entered at the same time, told me his touching story.
 l learned that he was poor orphan, and three days before had been wrecked near Montauk Point; the schooner upon which he was, being struck by white squall, was instantly sunk While the lad was floating upon some wood. ves~ sel near, which had seen the accident, sent forth its boat to save from a watery grave any who might be rescued. They spied the little boy floating amid the waste of waters, and approached him i; but he, with a generosity alas, too rare, cried out,
 Never mind me ; save the captain he mas 4 wite and etiidfcn. aa~~ Poor fellow, he knew had those who loved him and who would need his support.
 The captain, in telling me this story, was much affected, and said, with gem erosity characteristic of the mariner, The boy has only the clothes you see, sir. or he would not be so ragged. care not much for myself, though toe lost all !; but the poor lad will have ; hard time oft"
 Several persons, on hearing this story gave small sums to the poor orphan, an' advised him to make a statement to oth CT passengers, who would doubtless giv him something.
 "I am not beggar," was the onl answer; 'I don't wish to beg for money.
 At this moment fine, benevolent ir dividual arose in seat near me, and o ferred to plead for him who would nc prefer his own claim. Most successfr was the warm.hearted appeal which h made to the passengers. aed ten dollar were contributed in q few minutes an given to him.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25
MlgGI l. IL A N Y.
FUNERAL DISCOURSE,

On the late Hon. John c. Calhoun.
 The following truly eloquent remarks were made in the Senate Chamber at Washington, on the occasion of the Flu. neral of MT. Calhoun, by tue Rev. GLE. MExT NJ. BUTLER, chaplain to the Senate MT. Butler is son of the late Rev. Dr. Butler, formerly Rector of St. Michael, church, Litch6eld.
 "I have said ye arc gods, and all o you are children of the Most High; but ye shall die like men, and fall like one o the princes. "Ps. lxxxii, V. 6 and 7.
 One of the princes is fallen! A prince in intellect; prince in his sway over hu, man hearts and minds; prince in the wealth of his ovn generous affec- tions, and in the rich revenues of admi. ring love poured into his heart; prince in the dignity of his demeanor-this prince has fallen-fallen! >...
 And ye all, his friends and peers. illus trious statesmen, orators, and warriors "I have said ye are gods, and all of you are children of the Most High; but v shall die like men, and fall like this ons of the princes"
 The praises of the honored dead have been, here and elsewhere, fitly spoken The beautifully blended benignity, dig nity. simplicity, and purity of the hus band, the father, and the friend; the in tegrity, sagacity, and energy of the statesman; the high wrought vigor, the compressed intentness, the direct and rapid logic of the orator-all these have been vividly portrayed by those who illustrate what they describe. There seem to finger still around this hall ech oes of the voices which have so faithfully sketched the life, so happily discrimina- ted the powers, so affectionately eulogi. zed the virtues of the departed, that the Muse of History will note down the words as the outline of her future lofty narrative, her nice analysis, and hel glowing praise.
 But the echo of those eulogies dies away. All that was mortal in fheil honored object lies here, unconscious ir the theatre of his glory. "Lord of the lion heart and eagl; eye" there he lies that strong heart still; that bright eyt ! dim! Another voice claims your ear The minister of God, standing over tn, dead is sent to say, "I said ye are gods and all of you are the children of tn, Most High; but ye shall die like men l and fall like one of the princess He i sent to remind you that there are thos' here. not visible to the eye of sense, wh' are greater than the greatest-eveI DEATH AED DEATHS LORD AND MAS TER
 Death is here. see him stand owe his prostfate victim, and grimly smile and shake his unsated spear, and bid u all attend this day on him. He is kin, to-day, and leads us all captive in hi train, to swell his triumph and proclaim his power. And there is no yisitaD that can stand before the soul of ma ] with such claims on bis awed, intent an,
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25

4 Cdpith Rat Slory.--Rev. Walter Celtou in his dairy of voyage to Califor> mia in man>of>war. entitled Deck and Port" relates the following capital raj story:
 ] have always felt some regard for rat, since my cruise in the Constellation. We were fitting for sea al Norfolk and taking in water and provisions a plank was resting on the sill of one of the ports, which communicated with the wharf. On "a bright, moonlight evening, we discovered two rats on the plank coming into the ship The foremost was leading the other by a straw, one end of which each held in his mouth. We managed to. capture them both, and lounl, to our surprise. the one led by the other was stone blind. HIS faithful friend was striving to get him on board, where he would have comiort:oie quarters during three years cruise: we felt no disposition to xiii! either, and ianded them on the wharf. How many there are in this world to whom the fidelity oI that rat readeth a lessOa! 4s
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25
TEE PDET'S CORNER.
Lines
BY GEORGE D. PRENTICE.

The sunsets sweet and holy blush Is imaged in the sleeping stream, All natures deep and solemn hush Is like the silence of dream; And each seems breeding like dove
 Ger scenes to musing spirits dear Sweet Mary, 'tis the hour of love,
 And were blest if thou vert here. The myriad flowers of every hue
 Are sinking to their evening rest. Each with asfrid drop cf dew "
 Soft folded on ifs sleeping breast, The birds within yon sleeping grove
 Are dreaming that the spring is near Sweet Mary, lis the hour of love,
 And were blest if thou vert here. On yon white cloud the night wind furls Its lone and dewy wing 10 sleep, And the sweet stars look out like pearls Thro' the clear waves of heavens blue deep The pale mists float around. above.
 Like spirits of holier sphere, Sweet Mary, 'tis the hour of love,
 And were blest if :hou were here. The pale, full moon, in silent pride,
 Ger yon dark wood is rising now, As lovely as when by thy side saw it shining oD thy brow. It lights the dew drops of the grove, As hopes bright smile lights beauty's tear, Sweet Mary, 'is the hour of love,
 And were blest if thou welt here. An as mu e, strange wild thrill Steals OCT the flores of my frame A gentle presence seems to fill
 My heart with love, and life, and fame,- - feel thy spirit round me move,
 know thy soul is lowering near Sweet Mary. 'tis lhe hour cf love, And am blest for thou art here !!
 Groham's Aagazine.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25
'. w. PHELPS, M. D.

Physician and Surgeon, Wolcottvllle,
 Connecticut. ID ESIDENCE and Office those occupied -O by the late Dr. P. BeardsIey. Office open at all hours of the day and night. where may be found a good assortment of Drugs. Medicines and Liquors, Phjladel> phia and London Porter.
 Woleoltviile, Aug. list, l649 IA
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25

CASE OF REFoRM.-The New York Day Book Las the following wonderful case of reform:
 A we'll known and flashing Cyprian of the better (tbat is, the richer and shrewder) sort for several years an in- mate of ore of those establishments which we have elsewh characterized as the '" Goideu Ga,e of Hell," suddenly mani- fesled the keenest sense of remoise and self degradation, and determined to reform. In spite of the Iidicule, the jesrs, and finally the remo1strances and enTeaties oi her companions, she persisted steadily iu her purpose. Restoring her splendid and costly wardrobe to the mistress of the
 house, even 10 her sumptuous supply ot nne
 linen. she reserved to herself but single change and poor old gown. Then divid' | ing her money and jewels among her com panivns, and bidding them an affectlonate farewell, she left the house alone, and toos
 her way to Magdalsn asylum in a neigh boring city, where she remains in the most rigorous seclusion. The scene between her and her mates. when she bid them adieu, and briefly but impressiVely urged the m to follow her example, is represented to us by gentleman connected with the police department from whom we gather these facts, to have been pathetic and touching in no ordinary degree.
 It is positively certain that this reform was entirely voluntary, and not the effect of extranesus influence of any kind. We are almost certain that this is the firs' instance on record of thoroughly aban
 doned woman voluntarily refor0ing. May her noble example make ii not the last.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25
Newspaper Agency.

We ought before this time to have spoken more fully of the Newspaper Agency of s. M. Pettengill, Esq. No. 10 State street, Boston. From the estab. lishment of Mir. Pettengill's agency to the present time we have had occasion to transact with him large amount oi business, and through this whole period he has proved himself to be not only ar honest and honorable, but also a very capable person. Some of the business entrusted to him has been t, transacted te a much better advantage than we could have done it ourself; and his charges for commission have been exceedingly moderate. A disposition for go@ging he has never betrayed, but on the con trary has exhibited a liberal and noble spirit. He may well be termed a whole souled man.
 MT. Pettengill has been a practical printer, and he now edits and publishes a very excellent monthly journal, known as Pettengill's Reporter. The several new features which he is introducing into its columns render it of much value not only to the business community but to editors and journalists. This experi- ence which Mir. P. has in the newspaper business together with his extensive per sonal acquaintance, both with the busi- community of Boston and numerous business men throughout New England, peculiarly fits him for an agent to trans act all business connected with the news- paper press, and we assure our cotempo- raries who may have business to entrust in his hands, that, if he succeeds as well for them as he has for us they will not regret having appointed him their agent.
 Vermont Fssnsity Gazette.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25

nrTbe Detroit Advertiser states that not less than 5000 men are making pre-. parations Io leave Michigan for Califor- nia this Spring.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25

eoW--6m
 D. E. Bostwick, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGE ON. OFFICE over Bolles & Wells' Store, in rooms ormerly occupied by Dr. S. Wolcot, June 5th, ls49,
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25
Edward ". Blake.

RESIDENT DENTIST. OEce. q fe,o doors ,vest oT the County House Litchfeld. June 27; lSI9.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-04-25
HATS.

HATS.
 FASHIONABLE FINE NUTRE and @ Silk HATS, for sale on reasonable KlLEOURN & BRAMAN. Litchfeld, May Sth, ls49. g
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-09-18
REMOVED! REMOVED,

WE have now taken the Store formerly occu-
w pied by R. J. RAMSEY, (the Bitter man, at
THE FERRY SLIP, ALEXANDRIA, "a,
where we shall be happy to see our old customers
and friends generally from Maryland We havs
just laid in large supply o.
Groceries, Liquors, &c,
consisting, in part, of the following articles, VIZ
IS bags Java, Laguyra, Rio Coffee,
rs hhds Port Rico and New Orleans Sugar
rs hhds and bbs New Orleans Molasses
20 haf-chests G. p, Imp Black and Y. II. Teas
100 bbls Rush Run, Monongahela Rye Nhiskev
200 bbls common and rectified do
Is casks and casks French, Peach, and Domestic
Brandies
10 casks Port, Madeira and sweet Wines
10 casks Holland and domestic Gin
400 socks fine and ground alum Salt
10000 lbs mddling and shoulder Bacon
100 boxes sperm, adamantifie and mould Candles
100 boxes variegated, CASTLE yellow and brown
Soap
25 bbls and kegs No. Lard
1000 lbs. loaf and crushed Sugar
10000 Principe and Havana Cigars.
Also, Powder and Shot, Dye-Stuffs, Spices, Win
dow-Glass, Putty, Starch, Rice, &C., &c, all of
which we will sell OH the most accommodating
terms for cash, or to punctual customers on time.
owe will pay the greatest attention to the
SALE of all kinds of PRODUCE. as agents, and
warrant to get the highest market prices for the
same. LANCASTER & GARDINER.
Alexandria, Va, June 10, 1850.