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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-20

being increase of three hundred per cent, want
ing only twenty FIVE. At the close of Mr. Adams's
administration the expenses of collecting the
nue. at that port only $l@ ,6S7 76; but for the
ten succeeding years they arc written down in Rep.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-20

SPEECH
MIR. TRUMAN SMITH, OF CONNECTICUT,
On Removals. and appointments TO Office ;
delSveed in the Senate of the United
States, March 21 and 23, 1850.
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~ II is said that Hon. Thos, Butler King is
to receive foreign appointment
~ Another serious crcvasse has occurred
below Algiers, (near New oreans.) All efforts
to stop ii had, at last adyices, proved unavail.
ing. Several planters we're ruined.
II Mr.. Beale, of Virginia, has issued an al
dress to the people Of his district. lie recon-
mends moderation on the part of the South
lie is opposed to holding convention at Nash
vile. Gov Mcdowell entertains the same 9pin.
ion.
10 The people Of New Mexico, it is stated
are taking measures for the formation of State
Government.
II Peremptory orders have been given by
the proper authorities at Washington, TO pros
ecuie Alr. Wctmorc, civilly and criminally
unless he pays up lie las now paid $4,000
in all about one half of the amount in arrears
IT The latest advices from Europe repor
the sudden death Of Benz, the Hungarian Gen
eral, in Turkey.
II Several thousand dollars have been sub
scribed for the relief Of the sufferers by the lat,
explosion at New York
II The Locos have nominated Col. Thoma
ii. Seymour, for Governor of Connecticut
ET Texas has sent Elk Governor Wood as
special agent to Washington, in relation to he
Territorial claims.
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by our reading community. He therefore
desires TO draw attention to this work, which
is now coming fresh from the press, and is
peculiarly calculated TO interest all who are
disposed to canvass this subject A copy of
the work was sent to the writer Immediately
after its publication, and, on account OF his
interest in the subject, he has taken some
pains to have the work brought into this part
Of the country for sale, though he has no Pc
cuniary interest in the work, and expects no
compensation for his trouble. lie is happy
to say that such arrangements are made that
single copies will be sold at less than the
Boston retail price. Some further remark.
on this work and the Review of the War
by Judge JAY, may be offered next week.
PACIrICATOR.
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I Il. A. MERRILL, !
j. NJ. SLADE, COUNTY
A. WILCOX,
j. COBB, CoMMITTI
II. l.. FULLER.
COUNTY
Town Committees


Yergennes.- Roberts, Z. w. Col
Inns, A. Mclaughlin.
CornlcaH, II. James, c. G. Tilden, B.
f. Haskell.
FerrisJmeh.-N. Guindon. Il. T, Rob
inson, Benz Ferris.
Ualtham,-W. w. Pierce, AlonAo Haw-
kins, Elijah Benton.
Panton.-John Hopkins, John ID. Smith,
Loyal Kent.
BIidport.-Chas. N. Hayward, Doct
Rice, G. Searls.
Neip Haren.- Samuel Hurlbut, Calvin
Squire f.. S. Human.
.Honkion Geo Stone, Ira Smith. Ca
leb Cook.
Lincoln Russell Tabor, Erasius Chap
man. Gabriel Guindon.
Sfarksboro - David Ferguson, VIM.
Baty, l.. Taft.
Skoreham.-J. f. Goodhue, X. Ha-
fl, Davis Rich,
Jhiting.-L. p. White, Wm. Pierce.
Brisfoi-Harvey Parmelee, U. L. Ar
mold, VIM. +. Dunshee.
OrweH-Dr. L Cushman, G, Austin X
Bollun.
Leicester.-L. S. Larrobee, VIM Perry
+, 5. Barrett,
Salisbury -WN. Miller John Prout
-Cloyes.
Goshen.-Erie Allen, Rev. Mr.. Croker,
WIN. Carlisle Jr.
Hancock,-C. c. Robbins, u. Barnes
A. Taylor.
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SENATOR PHELPs.-It gives US much
gratlicaIion-as il will our readers-,o see
the following complimentary notice Of our
distinguished Senator, from lhe pen of the
well-known correspondent Of the b iston
Courier-'J. S. PA very judicious, dis
eliminating, and able writer. who always
knows whereof he alIirms:"
But let It not be considered that all The
rpeeeh-making ia Congress is merely
" Blowing OF steam" Now and then we
have speech which has edge and point
ne well as dimension. or this character
was the late speech of Mr.. Senator Phelps
of Vermont. IL was keen, lucid, sea- ch :
ing, convincing. IL went unanswered, for
il was unanswerable. Ii sped like a chain.
shot through the ranks of his adversaries,
moving down every thing in its way Sen
alor Seward remarked, that il Mr.. Web>
sier had made il, il would have gone
through The country like wild fire. An.
other still more distinguished Senator oh
served that there were hut reru few men
who could make such a speech. II made
point alter point, hit after hit in a quiet but
most effective manner In some parts il
was consecutive series Of ten-strikes. We
consider we aye hut subscribing the cause
OF ruth and justice in calling public at
ieniion 10 THE speech. among the many Of
so little substance and value-nol because
OF lis brilliance or magniicence, but because
OF its point and its soidily. 1t furnishes a
stable bottom for thinking men 10 stand up
oIu Its delivery swept nway with single
brush n whole sky foil Of clouds, which
Southern disclaimers, aided b. Mr.. Cass
had been raising aud accommodating for a
fortnight. do this with great cheerful
ness. because 90 not think Mr.. Phelps
lunlse some olhers) has any paid cores
,rohdeni 10 do special putting, and that he
has mshhoed enough TO trus, his reputation
10 take care Of ilseIf-being content "a
grow at the world ia general foe noi know,
ing The difference between sense and nom
sense. venture 10 say, if any one vii
undertake 10 read this speech, and consider
lor the lime being that Mr.. WEBsTER, ana
not Mr.. PHELPs,s the author. lie will mo
very little trouble in maintaining tile iliu
n Throughout the entire speech.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

rs" 1t is said that the free sellers contem-
plate holding great antislavery convention
at Buffalo in june next, in opposition to the
southern convention.
WHY not hold them both at the same
time and place and have a grand pow-wow
of Disunionists and Bedlanites? Both fac.
tons seen, to be in hot pursuit of The same
end-though, perhaps, they are frightened
at the il-starred fortune OF the coalitions Of
last year, and at the unlucky attempt TO elect
lI'm. j. Bromn Speaker of the House. ]!
is no doubt true that ;here is sometimes in
more senses than one" policy in rdr.'
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

TnE TERRIroRIEs.- Senator Doug>
lass proposes-First, to admit Cali
fornia with limited boundaries Second,
to legaIize the Mormon government, and
to extend it over all the Great Basin, till
Congress shall otherwise ordain.-Third, .
to lerallze the territorial governmeat ot
the people of New Mexico, on the same
terms. including the disputed territory,
with the consent of Texas the land to
be paid for, aud the right of way Sc
cured to Texas by line west to the
Paso del Norte. (he only pass in that
country, through to California;. Fourth,
to provide for admitting new slave
State from Texas, as an Offset TO the FREQ
State of California. Fifth, to appoin;
officers TO Deseret and New Mexico, the
same as TO Minnesota and other terrlto>
rles.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

Ia he Parents Guardians ooJ E;.nds ot
~, '''" 'a'""' y
ne huety eiyH thousand ChHdren IN
Vermont. ,cho are grocing up 10 be he cit
liens of Uhe S,o,c and n mn, co,,,,o,, c,,,,,-
,.,,
The time is just at hand when, in the sew
eral towns in the State. YOU will he required
TO choose supelin,endcnts OF your schools
and we would urgently and earnestly appeal
to You, on that occasion, not only to select
the right kind OF men for that office, but ia
give them such directions and encouragement
as shall prompt them 10 the Jealous, efficient
and faithful discharge of their duty. Our
county superintendency having been abol.
ished, the office of town superintendent will
now assume higher responsibility and i'm
puriance than have hitherto belonged TO it
In the first place the duty Of examining
teachers will devolve solely on your town
superintcndents This is a work which you
as individuals, would doubtless he reluctant
TO engage in, even if YOU possessed essential
| ~ the requisite qualifications. Besides, there
is n certain tact and skill acquired by exper
/ ience in this, no less than in any other kim
I Of business, which YOU could not expect tc
exercise, if YOU were to attempt to distribute
| the labor of examining your teachers amonn
yourselves.-each performing the service
once. perhaps, in series Of Years. If yor
/ have delicate piece of work TO be done
YOU apply 10 one who has nainea slill in smell
work by practice. D;rjsion Of lohor-cocl
stcolily onrsuino narticplar omnlovncn,
and Tins acquiring an ability 10 nerform nj,
work s.ilfnllv and well i n chara,,er;st;,. nj
the civilized state, and the most effective
means of advancing ciyilization. And hi,
;s true NOT only in reg,rd 70 tbo mocL,r';,
arts. but all the omnovments and nursn,t
rbn, look IN the urono,;on If = nconlr.s ,'ai
t,lre. " l9'i''N w.
Nor i tb;s d,,y of oxam;o;r, ,on.lor
one If t-itlino ;m,,or,once W;iGo,, " ,Ior
onob ,vstnm of nt,n'i"a,;o,, ""Ua /" ''V. w..
,yIolly ;ncon,notnn, a,d 'nG ';""! ";,o -.
an1 tol, wo MI '','I i;l u'i"' ~, .c'' ~
in vonr hons as ,oa,hors! " m'u p'"0'
e ;,,n,. 10 W., ;,;..I '''"'' ~
a..on ,,l ,"ie' 'Iau .oui en. .,I
f'I =, o',,a '"h ;o''"i' .io', Nio'H,si WIN !e
80, =, ..1. '"e' S'es' u """ne" '"e''
'"'.,nS' ~ ''' anu secure tneir proper
~ IN 1'"u d" ,"e precious season
W ; ''v'' e@''Y t'o DC a'lo"el 10 pass away
I ei,o,e"' my wiz sustain loss "hic'
G III 'r,a ;. "J%''1' plol'iiious' can heNeI
'G'', Pf''' % 'ne was e, opportunities
I'm ~ ''o""eu o'er' ou' 'hel
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

T. On the question Of receiving the pcti.
tiOn for the dissolution Of the Union-inlro.
duced BY Mr.. Halc-Mr. Webster said.
Mr.. President, | am much obliged to the
member from Michigan, (Mr. CaSS) for the
cleamcfSand iorcc with which he has express
ed orini,ns, in which, in the main I eniiiely
concur, especially in what he says Of that ex.
isting idcai,m which | find Spread over the
country, that there can be ar may be such a
thing as peaceatle breaking up of the Tn.
ion.
am quite sorry that my friend from New
Hampshire has presented any such petition q.
this, and shall he quite surprised if there hC
any votes in the Senate for receiving it,
would be on our part an assumption of pow
er, ii would look as if hy po>siuiliiywe could
do something to the effect and with the ten
deucy which this, ! will say, presumptuo,r
petition, from Whatever sOurae it comes, cali,
upon rs q do.
think this petition is such that. 10 be ap
propriatc it should ha &c had 4 preamble il
these words:
"Gentlcmen members Of Congress where
as, at the commencement Of this session yot
and each of YOU took your solemn oathS il
the presence Of God, and on the Holy Evan
CYCLISTS, that Won would support the conStitu
ton Of the United States now, therefore, W,
pray yuuto axe Immediate ers lol reak upiht
Union, and overthrow the constitution of the
United STATES as soon rs You can. And, a
in duty bound. we will ever pray.n
Mr. CaSS. That's first rate.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

"O' all the enemies of public liberty, war is
perhaps the most to be dreaded. 1t is the pa
rent Of armies from these proceed debts and
taxes and armies and debts and taxes are the
well known instruments of bringing the many
under the dominion Of the few. War is the
true nurse Of executive aggrandlzement. -
MADISON.
Most persons, in this part of this section
of the country, deprecate the evils Of the
late war, and of war in general. Still, none
bpt those who have given particular atten-
ton to the subject, duly consider the expense;
the cnormities; and the danger to free insti-
mlions; which follow in the train of war
The American Peace Society, desiring to
draw the attention of the country to the evils
of war, proposed to give premium OF
$500 for the best Review Of the Mexican
War. The language OF the schedule issued,
in Feb, 1sl7, to guide the competitors, was
the following:
THE Review should be written without ref
erence to political parties, and present such II
view of The subject as will commend itself, when
the hour of sober and candid reflection shall
come to the good sense of fair.minded men in
every party and in all sections of the country.
The war, IN its origin, its progress, and the
rhole sceep of its ovis 10 all concerned should
be reviewed on the principles Of Christianity
and of enlightened craftsmanship showing es.
pecially lis uaste Of treasure and human lie =
is Influence upon he interests Of morality and re-
hgion,- It's consistency Nth The genius Of our re-
publican insiiiatons as lceH 1cM The preccpts OF
our religion, and The spirit Of The dge-ts BEARINGS
immediate and remote, on free opuidrgorerHmenis
here and through he worid Hour lis eriis might
hare been aroid d icih beiter results 10 both par
ties and 'chu means mag and should b. adopted
by nations 10 prereId similar erils IN future. Our
sole aim is 10 promote the cause Of permanent
peace by turning this war into eilecual warn
ngs against resorts to the sword hereafter"
Several champions competed for the prize,
which was awarded to Abel Abbott Liver
more, of Keene, n. III. MIR. Livermore was
absent from the country, when il was an
nounced that he had been the successful
competitor, and his Review was not publish
ed till since the commencement of the pres
ent year. 1t consists of $40 duo. pages
Neatly bound in cloth, it relails in Boston,
at SO,75.
Whether ali intelligent readers will agree
with him in every iota is doubtful. Very
few, however, north of Mason and Dixon's
line, will probably dissent on any material
point, MIR. Livermore must have spent
much labor on this work. His positions are
more fully sustained by documents than
would he expected, and he certainly exhibits
admirable talent and taste as an author. The
writer of this article apprehsnds that the
subject Of war is not sufficiently considered
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

% The reported instruction in Scrvia, docs
not turn out to be any great affair, after all.
~ Norman Davis, son of Hon Charles Da.
Wis, of Danville, was murdered by the Indians,
not far from FL Paso, New Mcxco,) while on
his way TO California. The melancholy intel
ligence has just been communicated to his
friends, in letter from his mess.mate, dated
Mazailan, Nov. L.
IT We saw beautiful set of artificial teeth,
few days since, the manufacture of DR.. lTAR-
Rrs, of this village, which, we believe, cannot
be easily excellcd by the skill of any dentist in
the country. Anything in the way Of his pro.
fcssion, we feel safe in saying, can he promptly
and handsomely executed by DIR. H., on the
most favorable terms.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

II These Free Soil papers which have al
tempted to cast odium on Mr.. MEAcHAM, for an
alleged refusal to vote on the motion to lay Mr..
Roots resolution on the table, should examine
the records, before going to any great lengths
in their reproaches. On 10th occasions on which
this question was voted on in the House, Mr.,
Meacham's name will be found among the NAYS
lie, in firor Of the resolution. The same is
which was also laid on the table, but not by
Mr.. Meacham's consent as he promptly vo-
ted against this motion. Our authority for
these statements is the GloJe-a paper which
our opponents would do well TO consult, oc-
casionally.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

The New York ExPLosioY.-The
following is from business letter Of a
friend in New York
You haze seen the account Of the
destruction Of the Factory from which
your new press was purchased, by the
expl osion Of the steam boiler The
larger part Of those whoa Mr.. Cobb and
RYself saw at work there were destroy
ed By this dreaded occurrence. OF l25
supposed to have been in the building,
only about 30 or 40 escaped, aud seve>
raj of these are so badly injured that
they will not recover. Mr.. Taylor and
his partner had not arrived. Ia black
smith shop under the counting room
(Which Mr.. c. will recolleci), some ten
or fifteen bodies were dug out Of the
RUNS"
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For tho Register.
New Era in the Temperance Reform-A
more Stringent Law called for.

m
Inc ren' 'rlchus u the temperance REFORM
have good cause 10 rejoice IN the prospect OF
more stringent law becoming the law OF the
SuA'c Du. Iet tneni not Jay inc natterlhg uuc-
non TO their souls, mat a law OF that nature
VIII DC sustained ny inc pnonc sehtiment oil the
o'a,e' wiihou' many marc oa't'e III private as
wei rs III pune l "oulu ina theY sh ould
nerve themselves 'or tnc cV""'c'' ana en-
"eaVor 10 re,uoVee every oost'c'e cut oi inc way
OF IL, iaNoraole acceptance
Inc ACTON oil me state Convention faVors
IunHer certain ehounstah'cs) the pa'sS-e =
suVn .aN iesol'es u Soihe county ana low"
conventions nave pee" pa9seu OF inc same Il"
'"'V %,u uou"''os1 .,"ns Wno nav n.y. ye,
II h sni'fssru tn,i1se,E's' n"ne uurneu
i'' :, go - " S''N Wy
I =" w ~
81, ,"i ',r . To '',1
hle vi, " ,That tho cn,,so on,nnr,,,,c fvli'b
en,hrocss ill.,, ,ccorr,o,i,u of ,I,n ;unL,is,ni l.
WORRY tho has, r,i. 'r,s If ,bo hos, r,ipJs ami
heort:a &c
hnvc said ,bo, many q bord ho,,le n,nst H..
cn,ht fnn, ,y;,h c,,,.n,f ,,,'o1s ,,o,,io ,N.,irr
the wri,er of his ariel, is ro ,rr ,o'',,I in mi,
rate ~ well as in nnblic fo, very ,rnlv NAV il
he said in relation To tho Temu,roncc cause "a
mans enemies are those ofLis own house and
the victor in private. will he the more entitled
10 victorv in nnblic but tho hardest of nil the
battles either nublic ar nriyntc will be in many
cases the battle with his arm. i1,no,t,pt sir
The readinr part Of the community need not
70 he told tbnf law be II ever So oood in itsolf
viii he only n dead 1o,,crl unles! its ,osso,e
is accomnanied bv nm honorallc resolution Is.
pceallv on the mart If lis friend. tn carry il in
10 operntion when their own apnctitcs stand in
The wov os well rs when the onnetite Of tbc
inebr,oie is concerned The opcsiior is now
,lo emo +, eyc,. has Leer VIZ. ,ybc,bcr n ds,,ro'
Je1 ANNETTE shall rnlc aver tho noble facnltv
~ roasor ar ,,oral obliaa,ion ,o ro,,orJ ~
laws az vsiologv which nrc allowed 1o be ,he
I,ys ~ CA ebo1inrevoi over nm unnamed an.
mc,;,c
"a, ,oo,, i,1 into ,t.. ,.,,,,.,.. ,..o,,L =,
hoiiac ia, ~ w s"'o Wv
J0l'Ol 'n"l n,'I soeii many V,iPp'es ",ro"s
"',o o' .uv,'sJaes ilenus 10 NV I'
pcr"hee cause men VIM appear 10 mink theY
"a" 10 Is wen upon o,.e lcS "s t"p i-il'e'
VINO seem 10 say 'hat IL Is enough Tor NE" TO be
strong IN inc "e0ro,'cdl government oil Their ap'
peute' without puttlns themselves 10 the rouo'
~ " ~"o''o" "PPlS""oh VI 'nci, own "uiii'
IaO1e Mooiy-lnen who say but do not men
VINO say that inc hrst step N me reformation OF
the nebriate, is the hab. OF Sey-co"tfo, ana sun
refuse to control themselves One says That DIS
neighbor a. is making worse than beast oil
himself, by drinking R"m-still Justhes his own
| appetite by Supplying draught Of Bed-anoih'
or repudiates the use of Alcohol, as beverage
IN every other form than that of Ctfer still calls
himself Il Temperance man but the last class
d transSressors that propose speaking to, the
mus ~ VI az, anu upon "nol
-! ~ ""s - y w.,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

MANAGES MEETING The mana :
gers of the Addison County Agricultr~
raj Society held their meeting at the
Court House, OH W ednesday last. The
attendance was full, and the day was in-
dusir'ously spent in fixing the premiums
and the conditions on which they shall
he awarded The conditions were only
partially completed. and the appoint,
ment of committees was not reached
The Board adjourned, to meet again, at
the same place, on Wednesday, June IL
The time Of holding the Annual FAN
was fixed at the 18th Of September. The
place was not agreed upon.
I'VE are reluctantly compelled I,
defer the list Of premiums until mex
week
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19
To the Freemen of Addison
COUNTY.

The time is near ~ hand, when you will be
called on to settle the question, whether the
sale of intoxicating liquors shall he subjected to
restraint as az present. or whether the Hood
gates of Interference shall lie hoistcd, and a
burning dcuge be sent over our State TO with
err every thing that is fair. A spirited County
meeting has been held at Vergennes- We beg
leave TO call your attention to the resolutions
there adopted. You perceive the meeting was
disposed to say TO the Legislature, come np
higher, and that the watchword is " ONWARD
We are directed to address you, not TO argue
the queslion-not to show the debasing iniiu-
ence Of intoxicating drinks. That has been
done. But to entrcat and perhaps urge you to
rally, and to bring all your influence TO bear on
the ensuing meeting in March We look TO the
Town Committees to give the watchword, and
to see that no license votes are properly dis
tributed We we look TO all organzations-to
the Sons OF Temperance, who are doing 30 no
bic a work and to all the friends Ut Temper
ance, to come to the rescue. We recommend
district meetings and such arrangements as VIII
secure the attendance of all voters, who wish
TO see Dagon Frustrated, and the demon OF IN
Temperance thoroughly exercised.
Addison Couniy-lhe star that never sets
let it shine with new brilliancy. Wonders
have been achieved, Do your duty anG you
shall see greater things than these. a word TO
the wise is sufficient. To THE RESCUE, fellow
citizens. /ONE AND ALL TO THE RES
CUE
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

" The Patriot says that Jackson,
Locofoco, has been elected Representa-.
tive To Congress from the LIST Georgia
Dis,rict-lately represented by II. B.
King. Can it he that this complete
Southern, pro.Slavery Administration
is no better sustained in Georgia That
is sirange.-Possibly the Patriot i:
mistaken. Only eleven countie,
have been heard from, and there are
eighteen in 'he district.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

SrICIDE.--Nlr. Joseph Z. Stickney of he
firm of Brown, Lawrence & Stickney, Bos-
ton, drowned himself in Back Bay, (near
the Worcester Railroad crossing) on Mon
day morning, the 18th inst. He had just re-
turned from California, where he had been
quite successful, and undoubtedly committed
the fatal act in fit Of insanity-a hercdita-
nv maady in his family. Mr.. S. was 8 years
old. lie leaves a wife.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

IL" Jenny Lind has accepted the terms
offered by MIR. Barhum, to give a series Of
concerts in this country. She is to leave Tor
America the last week in August, or the first
week in September. The contract extends
to one hundred and fifty concerts, to be Civ
en- in one year. if possible, Or at most in
eighteen months.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

On DIr-A correspondent of the LoleeH
Courier mentions rumor that Charles
Francis Adams has returned from Washing
ton, impressed with the conviction that it is
the duty Of the North to rally unitedly in
support of Gen. Taylor's Administration, as
,he best means of advancing the Anti-Sla-
very cause.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

rs A majority of the members Of the
Convention which framed the Constitution
of California were-wc see it stated in a
Southern paper-from the Slayeholdine
States. The whole number is given as ll9,
Of whom "a emigrated from the South.