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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

Loss or TUE STEAMER rhode Is
LAND The Providence Journal states
that the steamboat Rhode Island, for
mcrly of the Stoningion line, was lost
at sea on the voyage from New Nurh tu
San Francisco. Nine Of the crew and
three of the passengers escaped in
boat, and were taken on board Of the
schooner Mary Wise, (of Thomasiony
Capt. Crockett, from New York for ST.
johns, Z. r., from which they wero
transferred to the whaling bark Rich
nond, which arrived at Providence on
Monday morning. The remaining pas
scngors and crew. thrty-two in number,
were left on board the boat which was
in sinking condition, and it is 20 he
feared that they were lost, although they
had one boat, and were cutting away the
upper deck tG make raft when last seen
Three men we're drowned in attempting
10 reach the boat ono Of them was sup
posed to be Mr.. Shcwstcr, who had
placed his wife in the boat, and failed ta
secure his own safety in it. Mrs. $.
wns saved When the men arrived On
board The schooner there was brig IN
sight about four miles To the eeward Ii
is possible that they may have seen the
wreck, or that the crew of the steam,
boat may have reached her in the raft
which they were making. There is also
hope in the fact that the spot is in the
track of vessels from the West Indies
and the Gulf Of Mexico.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

SrcciNcT AND CoNcLusivE.-A 'cullud
pussun, doing business IN Milwhukic, who
had lcll his affairs in the hands of partner
whilo he should take short trip East, re-
Gently lelegraphed back from Detroit, in
words follow ing, to vii:
How is things going T.
The reply he received was
Things IS w0rkin'"
This was satisfactory. Hut when hc re
turned To Milwaukee, The unfortunate
man found that his partner had sold out
he stock, appropriated the proceeds.
and run away with his absent lrivnd's :
wiiei
Things had worked - BnF Copr.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

A Coon Hrr.-Scnator Foole, in The
course Of a speech on Friday, said that the
course pursued by letter writer's aud relor-
lers. caused him TO address the Senate So
often, Mr.. Hale hoped the gentlemen re-
lerred to would cease TO casligate the Sou
alor from Mississippi, for IN SO doing M,y
punish NE SfH0fe"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

SUPPORT YOUR OWN PArEE.-We COM
mend to the Wings of the County the fol-
lowing remarks of Hon. j l.. Robinson, a
membefNof the 29th Congress from Illinois
Sometimes hear il said that two dollars
is too much for county paper that large
ones can be had from distance (Cineinna-
Ii or tho Atlantic cities,) much cheaper
Well, it is very true that YOU can &c, papers
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

Loclo.-A gentleman asked county
clergyman for tho use OF his pulpit ior
yuun.r divine. relation of his. - really
do not know," said lha rlrrgym man, how
10 refuse You, hul n the young man could
preach bstcr than l. my congregation Will
never he satisfied with me afterwards, and
II he 'h1ud preach Torse, | don't think
he's n 10 preach AZ all
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

o. Rev. GEO. b. MANsrR, of Mont.
Peller, has accepted call from St Pc,
ier's Church, in Bennington, and Will
soon assume the duties of his new
charge.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

THr LlTTLE MlNr DRors,--1he gold
dollars coined at the mint up to the pres
eni time. amount to 6sS, SO They arc
Hoi IN much demand eAcepl for keen
axes aud card counters, aud yet theg
ale very useful as travelling change.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

Es 4 shrcwd farmer in the Vermont Lcei,
lhure declined answering the speech Of mem
her who was remarkable for nothing but his
ho'hy and paenacious impuAencc aud self.
c"ncl thus -" MI Speaker, ] can't reply 10
Insi ere speech, for il always Mronchcs ne ioi
rihly To kick a nothing"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

- III take Two children il eau have
en- cheap said a tai, Yankee on entering
an oyster cellar m Canal street, the other
day.
"FwO chillren 7-whal two children 2"
why, hnn'l got any myself, aud your
sign reads " Families supplied donl ia?
want you TO supply me with one.n
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

barns, lying within one or two miles Of
the village, can be purchased for so
per acre. S. u. II.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

Ca The following piece of satire, in relation
TO former king Of England, is taken from
an old paper;
As his royal highness was walking in the
park the other morning, with his hands be-
hind him aud his mouth open, as is his high
ness custom, there happened to come a show,
er of rain. upon which his royal highness,
with his usual promptness, turned around to
his secretary, Taylor, who was in attendance,
and said, Taylor, the rain comes into my
mouth-what shall do ?" To this conde-
scending question, Taylor replied, A" Had not
your highne,s better shut it ?"
Upon which his highness, with the energy
and precision which SO strongly characterize
his minutest actions, Immediately shut his
mouth, and no more rain found admittance
during the remainder of the walk.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

TERMS.
BY Mail, or at the Office, per unnum, 81 so
Ii not paid within the year. LIS
Ii not paid within the year, .......... 2,25
o. No paper discontinued until arrcarages
are paid.
rrg-All communications must be Post Paid
IL V. b. Palmer is our agent in Boston
and New York.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-02-19

ExrEMpoRE bartholomew
Willard, (called " Barty," for SHORTY was
once very well known in the north of Ner>
mont, for his careless, vagabond habits, rea-
dy wit, and remarkable facility at oXtcmpore
rhyming. Sitting one day in village store
among crowd Of idlers, who always gather
ed about him on his arrival, the merchant
asked Barry why he always wore that shock
ing bad hat. Bariy replied that it was sim
ply because he was unable to purchase a new
one. Come" said the merchant, make
me good rhyme OH the old one Immediate
ly-wilhout stopping to think-and I'll give
you the best castor in the store" Where
upon Barty threw his old hat on the floor,
and begani
There lies my old hat
And pray what of thatl
IT'S as good as the rest of my raimcnt!
If buy Inc better,
You'll make me your debtor,
And send me to Jail for the payment"
The new hat was adjudged to belong 10
Barry, who wore il of in great triumph, say
ing it was but a poor head that could MT
take care of itself
The New York herald., 1850-09-17
Lufber's IlynU


Translated from the German, In the same stanIa a
the original, by James Mscbeth.
A stronghold IL the Lord our God
good defence, aud srmor true
The darkness scatters at his nod
Tn. binding mists he leads us through
The Wicked Gen Jlvf hell draws nigh
In mlgst and craft he takes the field,
with Efforts dread. TO make us yield
And on ths earth no match hath he,
Ous sworn and earnest enemy.
ofour own strength We nothing csc,
smitten BY ruin = rspid sword
But for us fghts the Unfallap Mss,
The Elect snd Cham yion Of the Lord.
How name you Him Who IL your stay
Jesus the christ our heart replies
The orly God Of earth aud skies
To HIM, hezves's hort their horn,ge pay
We doubt Him not He'll vim the day.
Though banded devils thronged our p..h
Lts beasts Of prev 10 work our ill
why should We greatly fear their wrath
NJ Jesus will make us viotors eth
This vorla's king, With ven geful frowp,
Nsrsbsls his demon hosts In hght
We calmly bids HIS Gercest might
Doom soon to lose the usurpers crown.
Chrias slightest word can STRIKE him down.
Through storm and change Christ's word endsree;
why should hells power our h,arts eppal
Gods arn decree our seuls ensures
Ills Spirits runbeams houtif fail
Our ~ the copqusst--ours the gain.
Driven homslesSfsr frou child AM wife,
And spoiled of fsme, u goods, Of life
etill, Csnssns bowers for us remain
fa,hsrs smile-a dsstbless reign.
The New York herald., 1850-09-17

TUNNEL rHRousu TUE BLux RrDos MOUNTAIN
The great tunnel through the Blue Ridge has been
fairly commenced The workmen have eIcavsted
about 20 feet of the msn tunnel on the western
side OF the mountain. and their progress thus far
has been entirely through slate rock As only
nine men are able TO work at a time, u 10 slow bu-
siness, although they work day and night II will
require four or FIVE years before this colossal work
is completed. But when IL 10 done, II will be
monument OF Virginia enterprise, and fountain
OF trade end prosperity, which cannot be surpassed
by any similar work on this Observation-Disclosures
(Pa) Rsyubi,con, Ssps. IA
The New York herald., 1850-09-17

SINGULAR RAn.RoAD ACCIDENT The five O'Clock
up tfsn from Boston last evening, due here at about
six, was delayed till about eight, some seven miles
from this city. The tire on the engine wheel sud-
denly brols, and flew up through the house, and
uIon the trsck-n it's passage, by some odd freak,
letting of the steam. Il grazed the engineer IN
several places, though not seriously inJunng him.
Had his position been slightly changed, the shoot
ing tire must have killed him instantly, and any
others who might have been in the way OF it.
Lo,coA (Nds. y Cosriu, S,yf. lhh.
The New York herald., 1850-09-17

sSaUrAs FAMmY-Died, in Salem, Mass Al
gust 2lst, Miss Sarah PuTbeok. aged forty-one.
Aaron Purbeck, Of Boston, was a ship-mas;er in
he trade between Boston and Great Britain, and
died many years since, aged ~ years On a re-.
urn voyage he found Boston in possession 81 the
British, and his vessel was seized. He, with his
family, were permitted TO leave Boston, but he left
his son. Aaron Purbeck, Of this city, in charge
OF his house and property there. He continued
there si the time Of the battle ~ Bunker Hill, and
through the time that Boston in the Pos ossessoa
Of the British. After the British retired, he found
powder ~ LEFT, that fire thrown into the fireplace
would have lighted a train that would have blown
VI his house. lie gave the alarm immediately,
and other houses were searched, and u was teusd
that similar preparations had been made to explode
them. These particulars we have from the father,
through the con Afterwards Mr.. Purbeck entered
the army, in which he served two years and half
After his fathers death he left the army, and vas
several years engaged in the naval service board
prvapers. After the war, he settled IN this town,
and was for twenty-five years master Of coastlng
vessel between this city and Boston, until the inh,-
mites OF age disabled him from this duty; although
few persons have felt less Of the pressure OF age.
lie was born Octobsr ~, 1888, and is now neAtV
90 years of age-and the oldeet citizen OF NE pace.
He is now lying at the point OF DEAN. Wnnih
week he has been walking our streets, hhn hs
vision was SO acute that he could see to Piek up
pins, which has occupied much of his time during
ihe last year or two. MI. Purbeck was toll,
week since that he could have as many shavings
"a be wanted and he took his wheelbarrow, and
worked so steadily through the day as to break
himself down, and produce the disease which will
In his city TO Judith Munyan, who died three years
since eyed To. She was truly most extraordinary
instance Of endurance, having been for Is years
almost exclusively, night and day, the sole nurse
OF her suffering child, who expired yesterday,
aged ~. Ills daughter, sarah Purbcck, just de-
ceased, 10 a miracle Of suffering, endurancs, and
accomplishing pauence For nineteen years she
has had spasrns of the most violent character and
excruciating even 10 behold. With every move
ment her bones have started from the sockets, and
she has not lain down in her bel during ninetscn
years. For five years oRe OF her legs has bces
bent entirely under her, and the other much se
but during a spssm on Monday night she becams
entirely straight, and remained so.-S~i,m Gas.
The New York herald., 1850-09-17

MEXicsS VIKws RELATIVE TO CunA.-A Senior
Cueves wrote long article on Cuban affairs, in
which he says that the Cubsns have NO right to he
free. The Mo~,tor comes dows on Mr. Cuevas,
and gives the Spanish government blowing %.
The New York herald., 1850-09-17

R~sh esunty, Indians vii fsrnish 900 msrchast.
sbls hsss ter market this fsll and winter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03
FIYGIiLAgD COUNTY.

A correspondent from Highland informs us
that the people Of that county, at the June Court,
wall nominate a suitable person as a candidate
tor the Convention. We can inform our High
land friends that A. STEPHENSON, Jr., will be
very acceptable to the Retormers in Augusta,
and we should be glad to hear of his receiving
the nomination. A suggestion of our cores
pondent is, that each county should nominate lis
own delegates, and the suggestion is certainly a
good one, tho we have ticket in our ''minds
eye" which will be hard to beat-always al
lowing Highland delegate. We shall wait to
see the 'run of the cards." and hope other true
Refarmers will do the samer-taising care 20 pre-
vent the "stocking' of the pack, and forcing
upon the district unweleome men.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03

10 The publication of the following will af-
ford some amusement to our readers By max
ing proper alterations, the article is well suited
to the latitude Of Virginia, We will just remark
that the terms ''Hunker' and "Barnburner'' O.
rlginated OH this wise: In New York, those
who had been long in office still held on without
any hope of ever giving up. thinking they were
the greatest patriots that ever lived. A conven.
ton was got up for establishing system of TO-
tation in office-a young lawyer in the conven-
ton made flaming speech in favor of the ro-
tation plan; and finally said "that those old Of
ficeholders or hunkers, were like rats in a barn
they could not be driven out, nor tramped out.
nor beaten out so the only way to get them
out, was to burn them out But he would not
burn the corn, he would build a new barn and
remove the corn into it. and then he would burn
the old barn. Hence the terms, old Hunkers
and Barnburners.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03
WHO is GOING 70 r11E FafR?

The Ladies' of the Presbyterian Church, in
Stanton, will hold their annual Fair at the
Markei-House, on this day. The objects for
which these Fairs are held are purely benevo
lent and appeal to the best feelings of the chart
table, for a liberal support. And, as fhey are
gotten up by the Ladies il would be uneallan,
not to award to them a fair compensation for
their toll. Here, TOO, pleasant hour can be
passed in the society Of the fair, and an old dol
lar that has been rusing some where may be
granted there will be fall attendance at the
Fair. If the Ladies' would agree not to speak
to an old bachelor, for a twelvemonth, unless
they all went to the Fair, we.guess there would
be considerable bustle with that odd part Of
creation
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03

The speech OF Mr.. Fuz gave satisfaction to
those who entertain similar views with him, and
his reasoning was sound. Tho hour of o'clk
having arrived, a motion to adjourn until to-day
was carried and the discussion is to be resum-
ed, MIR. Fultz not having concluded. OF course,
any error we may have committed in this hasti-
ly drawn up synopsis will be promptly corrected.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03

u Wereceived, last week, about half a
''ecrd" of new subscribers, fran Highland and
Augusta We return Our thanks to our friends,
and trust we may continue TO receive such evil
dences Of approbation-we are perfectly, content
to take "half cord'' at time, though we.would
not object to taking them by the "cord.n Send
on the names.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03

u We have received number of The H.
Illustrated Domestic Bible, by Rev, INGRAM Con-
BIN, Nj. A., now in course of publication, at
139 Nassau-st,, N. Y. This work will be com
pleted in twenty-five numbers, monthly, price
rs cents. The attention of our Booksellers and
others, is directed to the advertisement in ano-
ther column
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03
ALI. A HOAXi
ESSEX

Weare authorized TO state, on the authority Of
w. Erskine, Esq, OF Monroe county, that the
statements recently published in the papers of
this city, giving an account of contemplated
Instruction among the slaves of monroe county,
Ma, is entirely without foundation -Rchmoad
Inquirer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03

0g- A meeting will be held at Highland Court
House, on Thursday the goth June, for the purpose
of nominating suitable person as candidate for
seat in the Convention. Speakers in the District
are invited to attend. Oul columns are so crowded
we have no room fol- the notice.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03
EXAMINATION OF THE DEAF. DUMB
AND BLIND.

The annual examination of The pupils in these
Institutions, took place OIL Thursday and Friday
last, i'll the presence of large and crowded au-
ditory of citizens and strangers The exarnina-
ton on Thursday, we did not hear, but were
present on Friday, and venture the assertion that
there was no one who heard the ready answers
given by the pupils to questions propounded at
random, and by any person, but must have been
convinced that the course of instruction in these
Institutions is most thorough and SYSTEMATIC
Glasses i'll Arithmetic, Algebra, Geography, and
French were examined, and it was astonishing to
hear with what readiness The pupil would solve
a difficult Alrebraic problem or point ont on
the Globe, any particular place. We feel assur-
ed that we cannot speak III terms of too high
praise Of the manor in which these Institutions
are conducted by their accomplished and ener-
getic Professors-every stranger present at this
examination would say the picture could not be
overdrawn. These examinations are deeply in
teresting, and show most coslclusiveiy; v hat has
been and may be done, to alleviate the condi-
tion Of those who are destined never to see the
sweet approach of even or n1orn," and those
who never heard Of a mothers love. Proudly
may Virginia point to these Institutions as
monument of her belevoence and her wisdom
and long may they remain the home Of the IN
fortunute.
At the close Of the examination an Address
was delivered by Mr.. HENRY JoUETT GRAY, a
Teacher III the Blind Department, OIL the subject
Of Blindness The Address was delivered, Of
course, extempore, as Mr.. Gray is himself blind
The profound attention paid by a large and adj
mlring auditory, is an evidence of how much it
was appreciated, and we hope Mr.. Gray may be
prevailed upon to furnish copy for publication.
The awarding of Diplomas to such as had
completed their studies was next in order, and
were given to the following persons, Deaf Mute
Graduates, viz -
THOMAS II. T1LLdNenAsr, North Carolina
CHARLES r. BIRKBY, Louaoun county, Va.
RICHARD A. Norris, Albemare.
WILLIAM HUMPHREYS, Fayette.
ELIZABETH HBMrHRIEs, do.
JAMES kERNs, Frederick
RICHARD S. TAYLOR, King William.
PHILIP WooDHoUsE, Princess Anne.
HoLDRiDGE CHIDEsTER, Harrison.
The Chamberlayne Cold Medal was awarded
10 HoLDRlDcE CHIpEsTER, of Harrison, as tes-
@imonial OF proficiency in learning and foz good
conduct. Various prizes OF Books were also dis.
ribated among the pupils in both departments,
and as similar testimonials. The tediun OF the
examination was relieved by Music, vocal and
instrumental, many of the pupils, the females
particularly, being great nro6cients in that sci
ence.
In presenting the Chamberlayne Medal, Mr..
sHEFFEY, delivered very appropriate Address,
which, with the Report of the Examining Com
niteea will be published next week
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03
The Gazette father states-

We can assure our Augusta friends that they
need entertain no solicitude for Rockbrdge Can
didates as they will be furnished with an am
pie supply of them before>very long
o. And Augusta will furnish supply, equally
abundant ED. Vim.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03

Sl~"A Reformer," next week
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-03

@s- The Lexington Gazette staies that JAMES
D. DAvlpsoN, Esq, of Rockbridge, will not be a
candidate for the Convention under any circum-
etc ,,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-08-02

ATTACK BY A RATTLEsNAKE.-As Mrs.
Enoch Bryant, of South Danvers, was ia
king a walk in Inc garden on Thursday at
ternoon, she was attacked by a ratilesn axe
which sprang and caught her by the foot.
Her screams brought her husband TO the
spot. who succeeded IN killing the monster.
Fortunately Mrs. B had on at The time a
pair OF Indian rubber overshoes. which
prevented the fangs from penetrating INTO
the flesh The snake measured three and a
hall feet. and had nine rallles.-Esser
County Freeman.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-08-02

New ADVERTISEMENTS invite at
tention to the advertisement Of w. L. High,
Dalton, Ga. Mr.. High is prominent mer-
chant at Dalton. and fuvorably known to
The people Of lower East Tennessee for his
prompt business habits and accommodating
disposition. We recommend oil trading to
that point 10 give him call.
Also. see advertisement of John II. Wells,
Cash Wheat Agency. Dalton.
Also, Card Of Hambright g. McElrath.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-08-02

FROM TExAs.-Late Texas papers say
that the Santa Fe excitement continues
undated. They also publish the letter of
the Governor to the Senators and Represen.
tatives in Congress, requesting thom 10 use
their efforts TO have the instructions TO the
civil and military officers in New Mexico
Withdrawn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-08-02

The Philadel phia Ledger states that the
young man who recently attempted to assas.
sInate the President Of France is Phladel'
phia printer. uged about lS years, and
supposed 10 be crack drained.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-08-02
BALTIMORE, July 90.

DHLI lWUhE, July SO'
In Culpepper, Va, mob of 300. inclu.
ding justices Of the peace. members of
churches, aud others. resisted the sheriff and
took from the Jail VIM. Grayson. and hung
him TIL he was dead. The cause assigned
is that Grayson had been twice convicted
of the murder of N. Miller, a white man,
but had been granted a new trial on the
ground that the testimony hardly sustained
his guilt. Great excitement prevailed and
the papers were entreating the government
to arrest oil concerned IN the affair,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-08-02
MEMPHIS. July 90.


Weather clear and very dusty.
Several days ago the cholera appeared
at several plantations above here on the
river and IN the interior south of here
have not heard Of The disease Spreading
some twenty slaves have died on the plsnla-
tons above on the river, and four or five in
the interior. among others Mr.. Jarnigan at
his plantation Is miles below here. MIR.
Trigg had some of his slaves moved from
plantation to this place, one of which has
since died very suddenly. The city has
enjoyed such unusual good health that but
few of our citizens have left.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-08-02

KNOXVILLE FEMALE AcADEMY.-We &c.
knowledge the receipt of the Catalogue
from this Institution for lS49-50. the
Seminary appears to be in flour'shIng con.
dition. The Principal is the Rev. r. B.
McMULLEN, gentleman who stands high
in public estimation as Q scholar and a
teacher. The Catalogue shows the num-.
Der Of pupils at 81. Knoxville has cause
to be proud OF its Female Schools. The
Catalogue was printed at the Register of,
fee, and is very neat job.