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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

THE FuGITIvE SLAVE LAw.-li is tie gcncT
ally received opinion among III classes, that
any person who shall receive afnsiilNe slave IN
TO his house and assist in any way ms eseal
from his master. shall be liable 10 fine OF ST.
900 nd imprisonment fol- six months. Ilis Is
Misrepresentation and error, Viii h eursory
examination Of the law would be likely to lead
10. Many persons believe that should slave
appear IN uur midst to-day aud any one OF our
ciiizens should take him 10 his house. and iced
anu cothe him, he makes himself liablc 10 the
penalty above named, but this is not so. The
law does not forbid the exercise of hospitality
nor make a mere ael of humanity penal Of
fence. The following is the clause relating to
this point:
ANY person who shall harhor or conceal,
such q fugitive so MS 10 prevent the discovery
& arrest OF such person AFTER notice or Know l.
edge of the fact thar such person was iugi-
tive from service or labor rs aioi esaid, shall be
subject TO fine. &c.
Here il will be observed, is special proviso,
q time specified when snch harhoring becomes
a penal oct 1t is djfd the person shall have
received knowledge from the claimant or his
Acknowledged agent. that such person Is fu-
eitive. II he then conccals him so as 10 prevent
his discovery or arrest, then he becomes liable
TO fine and imprisonment. But previous to that
time for Whatever services lie may render such
fugitive, the law can have no hold upon him
We have no desire TO uphold this obEoNiuus
law, and we desire only to prevent pre'a'eh'
misapprehension OF it.-4mhera ETpres''
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10
Affairs at Washington.

The first week of the session has been
distinguished by no remarkable activity.
or by any movement Ct special Impor>
lance on the part of Congress A quo
rum Of both Houses was present on Mon
day, and the Message of the President
was sent in very soon after they had as
sembled, instead Of being delayed until
Tuesday, as has heretofore been the GUS
tom. The President of The Senate was
authorized TO appoint the committees
and did so, with no change from the last
session, except To fill vacancies. Judge
PHELPS was appointed in place of Air
WEBSTER, on the committee of Foreign
Relations. The House reelected MIR
GuRLEy as Chaplain, on the first ballot,
Rev. G. VI. BUTLER was elected Chap
lain Of the Senate. Both Houses adj
lourned over from Thursday to Monday.
Ii is said tina, the best feeling prevails
between the members from different sec
tons, and no renewal of the recent
Slavery agitation is anticipated, We
hope the practical interests Of the coun-
try will at once receive attention, and he
acted upon with that earnestness aid
fidelity which the times impera,ively de-
mand.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10
sSure Of that !-ED.

THL PusTAAsTtR GENERAL.-Ihe Eos-
ton Con- ie, has the following remarks-well
deserved by the subject Of lhrm-on the
ability. energy, and efficiency oil the Hon.
n. X. HALL the present Postmaster Gem
era:
There is not, perhaps, bIanrh Of the
Government requiring such constant watch
fulncss and care as the Postoflice Depart
ment. nor one in regard TO the management
of which the public aye more critical Az
this progressive period in the countTy's his
tory, constant improy enlenis and reforms are
necessary in order 10 meet the increasing
wants Of the commnniiy,in connection WITH
the United States mril seryire, and the CHIEF
Of that department, who expects and aims to
satisfy the public expectation, must possess
business talents OF no Ordinary character,
and degree of raiient industry not always
found in the public fUnctionaries OF the Cow
ernment. Such qualifications, We are saIis-
fed, are possessed bv Judge Hall, and as
much was guaranteed to he eoartTy BY the
former reputation OF that gentleman
We miaht state many facts going to show
his determination TO make his department all
,bst il was designed 10 he, and 10 bring all
his subordinate officers up to the same stand
ard of energy and faiihiulness which he him
self exhibiis.-Among other things he has
recently issued Circular to a very impor-
tant class of his officers, which concludes as
follows " lie the Postmaster General nei-
Their requires nor expects from any officer OF
the department more lahorious devotion to
its services than he intends 10 impose on him
self and but hopes that every one will la
bour with cheerfulness, zeal, and constancy,
10 sustain, if not elevate the character OF the
department, and secure a more perfect &C,
complishment OF the extended and beneficial
objects for which il was established"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

srT1uTIoN.-The Catalogue Of this A.,
cademy, now under the charge of Al
BERT IlURD, A. B., has been received
1t shows a very fair attendance during
the past ENTHUSIASTICALLY larger, we
believe, than heretofore. Whole num-
Der of Scholars, 1871 Mr. HUMP is an
energetic and competent teacher, and
fully deserves the confidence he seems
to have so largely shared.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

IRoN WogKs SrorPED.-The Allentown
Iron Works, in Lehieh County, rennsyl,a-
MIA, were closed on the 9th of November,
and all the worhmen discharged. These
furnaces have made as much as ten thousand
tons Of Iron in one year and in that time
consumed 10000 tons If Antharcite Coal
$4,000 tons Of llon ore, and l2,000 tons OF
Limestone. They were constructed with all
the new improvements, and were very al
vantageously situated on the Lehieh River
The quality Of the Iron was so decidedly su
peIior, that it always obtained the highest
prices.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10
CO The Aurora of the Valley speaks a

CO The Aurora of the Valley speaks as
follows of the Superintendent of Common
Schools:
The State Superintendent is a very i'm
portant officer. And what of MIR. Burnham,
the present incumbent I've hope and fear.
That he has sufficient talent, energy and in
dustry 10 act efficiently, we sincerely hope.
That he will spend all his time in Iaboring
for the cause, we shall expect But that he
will really ill the double office Of superln'
tchdcnt and Book Agent, we fear. Mr.. b
has made an Arithmetic, and he doubtless
Jelieres. hat it will be for the best interests
Of our schools, that it be introduced at once.
Will he make ihat known, rs he pass
es round? Or viii he employ an agent to
accompany him II he does either he may
look for strong expression of disapproba'
ton"
1 he Vermont Patriot adds I'VE learn
that efforts are already making to introduce
tue Arithmetic of the Superintendent
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

claimed, had no right to a voice in fill
ing the vacancy, Mr.. PrnKiSs has a
majority Of two or three hundred. The
towns IN question helped to elect Gen.
Peaslee 10 the present Congress, aud il
their votes are received for Mr.. Morri-
sou, they will he doabiy rcprescnted--
having aided in filing f'oo seats in the
same Congress
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

ONO LEGIsLATuRE.-This nody met on
the "a inst. but did not succeed IN efeciin.
an organization until the 4Ih, when MI.
Converse, Wing, was chosen Speaker OF the
Senate, 10y 3 majority after several ballot
incs; and Mr.. Morse, Free Soller, Speak
err of the House of Representatives.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

rs As a retaliation for the anii-slavery
resolutions of the free S ates, the Governor
Of Virginia recommends that tax of ter
per cert. be imposed on all their msnufac
lures sold within lie limits of the Common
wealth. Also, that tax be levied on all
foreign goods consumed there, which are re.
ceiyed through the free States.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

e. The census returns of nine counties
in Wisconsin show an increase in the popu-
lalion of that State of siNty-two and a half
per cent in two and a half years Should
The other counties show the same rate Of in
crease, SAYS the Milwaukee Sentinel. the ag>
gregae population of the State will be about
$4,000.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

EarTmE WESTERN LITERARY MEssEN-
GER for December is oui. II contains a
beautiful original story " Mora" = tale OF
the South Sea original poems by Mrs SIG
ouRNEY. Mrs MokcUR, Mrs. JANE +.
DAVIS. and 81. W. G. about the usual
guam i,y OF editorial, and variety # valua-
bic miscellany.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

DEPor BURST AT VuRGrNNEs The
Station buildings on the Rutland RAFT
road, at Vergennes, were burnt at 5
o'clock on the morning Of the ooh ult
The books of the Company, and most Of
the freight, were saved. The origin of
1.-THE fire is not known.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

to Hon JARED PERKINS contests the
seat of Geo. W. Morrison, as successor
to Hon. JAMES Wilson. ia Con-
gress. Setting aside the vote Of certain
towns added to the district since The e.
lection Of Gen Wilson. and which, il is
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

a. Intelligence from Vera Cruz to the
81 has been received at New Orleans.
which confirms the report Of the election of
Aris.a TO the Presidency of Mexico. Chiapas
has voted for him, making twelve States
a majority of the whole number.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

CnLAr PosrAGE "A petition PRAYING Con
gress to reduce the present rate, OF postage, is
now receiving signatures, al this place 1t may
be found al Johnscns Store. Everybody should
sign it,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

s-1rThc Coanty Court commences its session
to-day Hon RoBERT piERPolNT, presiding
Judge Hon Calvin G. Tildcn and Hon n. /.
Reese, assistant Judges.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

o. Bad frcshets have occurred in OsweGo
county, ~ Y On the Black creek five large
dams, ten bridges and $40 ,OOo worth Of lumber
have been carried away
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

pj- Hon. JAMES MEAcHAM has been pre-
vented from taking his scat in Congress this
session, hitherto, by illness lie leaves for
Washington this wee k
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

W The Passumpsic Railroad is now
completed to ST Johnsbury. aud the cars
rup regularly Ia tina, point.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-12-10

~ The Filchburg (Mass,) Sentinel
has changed hands-W. J MERRIAM,
Esq giving place to Messrs. Z. e. J.
GARFIELD.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-12
NASHVILLE CONVENTION.
NORTH CAROLINA.


In Chatham county, resolutions disappearing of
the Nashville Convention, but avowing deter
mination to maintain the rights of the South at
all hazards, were adopted, in large assemblage
of Wings and Democrats, with only two dissent
ing voices.
In Beaufort county also, the people have refused
to appoint delegates to district convention.
In Lincoln, delegates were appointed to dis
trict convention to be held at Charlotte on the 23d
April.
In Johnston county, on the Goth ult., at meet
ing of the Wing party, at Smithfeld, it was re-
solved:
That the present aspect Of country in relation to
pending questions, touching the institution of savery
requires trmness decision and union the South-hat
whatever organization may become necessary, we do
not think that the proposed Nashville Convention is
calculated either to prevent the evils which we fear or
redress the wrongs which we suffer-"
In Randolph county, large public meeting
was held at Ashborough during the session of the
Superior Court, adopted unanimously resolutions
declaring the Nashville Convention imprudent and
unnecessary. John Kerr, Esq, of Carwell, adj
dressed the meeting in support of the resolu-
tons
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-12

PROFESSOR WRBsTER.--Ths unfortunate man, 80 far
as external appearances indicate has become reconc
cd 10 his late His demeanor is that of person endea-
yorlng to solve great problem--cam and thought
1ul lie reads much, and has recourse to many books
and newspapers His family visit him almost daily.
1t is to be regretted that of our contemporaries
persist in circulating the scandalous fabrcations
IN relation to the prisoners past history and also in re-
ation to his family. They at least, entitled to SYM
patty. and should not be visited by additional torture
The statement ofthe penny papers, that daugh-
ter OF Professor Webster had been rendered insane by
the conviction and sentence Of her father totally de-
stltute OF truth. No such calamity has beallen this
afflicted family. They bear the terrible trial which has
come upon them with submission, patience and Chris
tan tortltude, the farthest possible remedy from that
desparng anguish which produces nsanity.-Boston
Courier.
Professor Webster, according to accounts from the
jail, passes his time in reading and writing almost
tInually. On Sunday, Mrs. Webster and her three
daughters called upon Gov Briggs at the Adams
House, and had an interview OF hour with him.
Post. "
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-12

HE WEATHER continues unusually cool for the sea :
son, reminding one more of the depths of winter than
the middle of spring. We learn from gentleman who
left Fredericksburg at an early hour Wednesday morn
ing on the freight train, that he encountered quite a
considerable snow storm few miles this side of that
town. Snow fell to the depth of an inch and as the To-
conceive was unprovded with brooms, considerable do
tenton ensued from this cause A snow storm in yir
gina the 10th of April is rather an unusual occur
renee. Itisexceedingly questionable whether the sold
est mhabitant remembers aparalle even in his "boy-
ishd days"
The cold snap has not been confined to Virginia
however 1t has penetrated as far south as Iouisian,
AT Natchitoches, the 2sh ult an odfasboned snow
storm was experienced commencing at daylight and
continuing till II o'clock. The Louisiana Chronicle
Of the 9oth ult complains of most extraordinary wea.
Their for the season, and entertans serious fears for the
safety of the cotton and corn crops
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-12
RESPECT TO MR.. CALHOUN.

The New York Legislature, on the ID inst, adopted
unanimously the following resolutions reported to each
House by ONT committee:
Resolred, That the Legislature of the State of New
York have heard with deep regret the death of the
Hon. JonN c. CALHOUN. United States Senator from
South Carolina that they entertain sentiments ofpro-
found respect tor the eminent ability, the unsued
character and the high-min ded independence. which
throughout his life, distinguished his devotion to the
public service and that they unite with their fellow CT
izens throughout the Union in deplorng his death as
public calamity.
ReSoued That the Governor of this State be re-
quested to transmit copy of these resolutions to the
President of the Senate of the United States with re-
quest that the same be entered on their journal and
copy to the Governor OF South Carolina with a re-
quest that he transmit the the family of the de-
ceased.
Resolped, That as token OF respect to the memory
OF the deceased, the public offices be closed and the
flag the Capitol be displayed at halfmast for twenty
four hours, and that the Senate do now adjourn
The resolutions were also passed BY the assem-
bly,, which also adjourned.
The City Council of Charleston have selected the
Hon. Jas H. Hammond to pronounce in that city a
eulogum on the life and character of the deceased
statesman. 1t is suggested, observe, that the re
should be general ovation to his memory by the peo-
pie of all South Carolina, at Columbia, the Capitol,
and the Hon. F. H. Elmore, Mr.. Calhouns intimate
friend, is recommended as the orator ofthe occasion
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-12

HENRIco.-Dr, Hall accepts his second nomination,
and in his letter of acceptance says.
Il have been informed that am reported as having
made pledges sometimes for and sometimes against par
ticular individuals in this community and that have
denounced all those who do agree with me in nv
this occasion to declare emphatcally that all such ru
mors utterly false, and without the shadow of a
foundation in truth I'never have made and l never
intend to make any pledges respecting the personal is
sues among the Wings. But whilst l will make no
pledges of that nature, have no hesitation in averrng
that never have seen and hope never will see the
day. that cannot sacrifice my individual preferences
to the good o. the cause and the declared ,o of the
people, when such ifce does not involve derelic
ton OF duty or the surrender olong cherished prnc
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-12

G1Y CHOLERA DOES NOT PREVAIL AN EPIDEMIC i n
New Orleans If the entire press of that city, backed by
the resolves of the Board of Health, are to be relied
upon In the promises. On the third day of April the
Board OF Health unanimously adopted the following re-
solution, which, we submit, is entitled to more weight
with the public than irresponsible teegraphc dispatches
scattered broad cast the Union too often we fear
by persons who do not take the necessary means to as
certain the whole truth:
Resoloed, Thatthe Board of Health feel great plea
sure IN assuring their felw citizens OF the continued
city since their last report Only five cases of dealt
by cholera have occurred in the city, either in the hosp
tails or private practice during the last twenty -four hours
the Board have been able to collect the city of New
Orleans IS now as healthy as any city in the Union If
any change should take place hereafter the Board will
give due notice to the public.
A. D. CROSsMAN, President.
A. HESTER, Secretary.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-12

OF which he complains by seyernp the ties which are
already impaired and by Withdrawing from the present
confederation, unless comedies an equal range to all
the pretnsons of the South But this solution of the
difficulty paramount contradiction opposes itself
Ii the South is already too weak to obtain from Con-
gress due recognition Of what she terms her legal
rights upon the footing OF the Constitution how shall
she expect to extort from her powerful rival fair
conditions of separation Who shall determine the
limits OF her jurisdiction over those territories where
the mere approach of her serve institutions is instinc
lively repealed Who shall protect even her own rights
and her own independence against superior antago-
ns as long as she weakened the core by her black
population
1t is clear that if the question ever reached this fatal
extremity the force of the North and not the proesta
tons of the South, would dictate the conditions: and
though struggle might ensue, the same power
whose ascendancy calls forth this resistance would find
means to enforce that ascendancy against the assaants
OF the Constitution and that contest which Mr. Cal
noun compares to the War of Independence might
end WIN greater probability in the subjugation of the
ieebler party These considerations cannot fail to
strike the statesmen and the people ofthe United States
and protesting do an interest in their welfare
second only to that which feel in the welfare of the
British empire we confidently hope that no division oil
interest or opinion between North and South will ever
reach the disastrous consummation of dissolution OF
the Union.
THE PAPAL STATES.
The Roman correspondent of the London Times
says, under date OF March H. that the Pope will
leave Portic Tor Rome on the 7th or 10th instant On
the 9TH he said to messenger from Rome -
circumstances have twice compelled me to forego
the intention had Of returning to the Vatican, but
have now made up my mind to do SO, and this time l
shall keep my word"
Nothing can be more precise than this Alta Conssto-
ny, held about the same date it was unanimously re
solved that his Holiness should no longer postpone that
event.
This determination has, we are told, arisen from
letter written by the President of the French Re-
public, couchef in the most moderate language in
which 1t said among other things chat the troops
now in the Roman States will be removed or augment-
cd at the will of the Sovereign and that in ali things
the French Government will consult the pleasure and
convenience Of the Holy See."
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-12
Your Bull gored my Or !"

Richmond writerin the Wing, makes it very
clear that Mr.. Robert A. MAYO, whose friends have
made huge calculations that he will beat Dr. Hail. the
Wing candidate for Henrico because of doubt sug-
gested, to the Drs eligibility is himself Ineligible
under helaws of the State. Mr.. Mayo, it is we'll
known, has contract for supplying the U. S. Navy
with Tobacco and we presume will not be questioned
that he derives "emolumen" therefrom e The follow
ings the present law of the land II Revised Code chap
81, page7ll
e. BE it THEREFORE enacted, That no person holding
or accepting any office place. or any commission or
appointment phatecer legislative executive judicial,
ciUit military, under the authority OF the United
States, whether any pay emolument be attached to
such Office place, commission or appointment or 9TH
erwise, or accepting or receiving any emoument what
holding any office legislative executive or judicial or any
other office, place or appointment OF trust profit I'M
der the government of the Commonwealth"
There is promise following this enactment, applica-
BILE to members OF Congress- sitting as Magistrates and
holding officers in the militia, and to persons receiving
pensions for wounds, &c. This provso is in no respect
applicable to the case Of Mr.. R. A. Mayo, and need
not be quoted
The General Court has, under this law, decided in
Jacobs case Va. Cases, 3l7-l9 hata contractor for
carrying the mail cannot be justice OF the peace If
there be any difference in principle between contrac-
tor to furnish the Navy with Tobacco, and that Of
contractor to carry the mail, optics fare not sharp
enough to see it,
ger than it is now.
"From Title 9Th, CHAPTER xii of the New Code
Ofthe disabilities to hold office I'd section.n
"No persons shall be capable OF holding any such
post who holds any post OF profit trust or enotunent
cvil or military, Legislative Executive, or Judic iai
under the Government OF the United States mr. ,ebo
receipes IN ANY WAY from the United States ana emo
| lument whaterer"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-12

FIRE IN MISUNDERSTANDING BADLY BURNEp.-A
fire broke out in small wooden tenement in Manches-
ter about noon Tuesday, which partially destroyed the
house. and seriously injured of the inmates 1t ap-
pears that the tenement was occupied by poor Irish
tamy-the father, labourer on the DanvlIe Railroad
being absent at work. the mother left the house for the
purpose OF procuring bucket of water during her alb
sence one of the three little children remaining in the
house setire to quantity of shavings near the fire.
place, and the flames at communicated to the
flooring as well as to the clothes OF one of the children
The mother reached the house in time to rescue her
children, though, regret to learn, the one whose
clothes took fire badly burned. The members Of
the Manchester Fire Company promptly repaired to the
fire, and extngushed it before the building sustained
much damage. The child, are glad to learn, is
likely recover from the effects OF this unfortunate &C.
cident.