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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20
Three Days Later from Europe.

The steamship Africa, Capt. Ryrie, from
Liverpool, August I'd, arrived at her wharf
at Jersey City, at about O'Clock last Tues
dav evening. She brings log passengers,
ard London dates to August LIST.
The clipper yacht America is at Cowes,
where she attracts great deal Of attention
from the members ofthe different Yacht clubs.
EFGLAND.-The British Parliament was
hurrying through its unfinished business,
preparatory 10 the Propagation on Friday,
the 9TH The ecclesiastical assumption bill
had received the royal assent In The House
OF Commons motion for an address 10 her
Majesty, praying her 10 direct that the crys-
tai palace oe preserved until the LIST of MAY
next, was adopted. The visitors at the crys,
tai palace on Wednesday and THURSDAY
were little short Of ,O00-yielding each
day $4,000 sterling.
FRAScE.-The Legislative Assembly i.
getting quietly through the necessary busi
ness in order 10 separate Tor the Autumna
recess on the 10th inst, TO again re-Assembl,
on the 4th Of November. Mass was cele
brated on Tuesday in Paris to commemorat,
| the three DAYS Of July, but it met with rid
icule at the hands of the press. The Prcsi
| dent, il is said, goes on a southern tour o
France during the Propagation. Some dis.
tuIbances have lately taken place at Tou
louise, which were arrested and put down by al
armed force, and twenty-five socialists were
arrested
The Steele newspaper was seized on Tues
day for libel on the President.
II is thought likely that Gen. Oudnot will
receive the Baton Of Marshal, vacant by the
death OF Marshal SebLstiana.
Paris is still crowded with strangers. rem,
dering business in The Capital brisk. but The
dull season has set in for manufacturers in
the provinces.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

A SuUTHERNER AT TIE NoRTH.-The
Savannah Republican publishes letter
from Democratic Senator of the last
Georgia Legislature, now al Boston,
from which we make the following ex>
tract:
One thing | have ascertained 10 a
certainty, that we are making more fuss
at home on the subject of slavery than
the most bitter fanatics are North. Az
ter travelling through all the Northern
and Eastern States, have seen but one
Aboitionist, that could put my finger
upon, and even he was willing 10 stand
by the Compromise. am a more stead
fast Union man than ever, and hope to
return to my native State in time 10
give my vote for Cobb, Hopkins and
the Union.
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NV YoRK. Aug. IS.


The Steamer Prometheus. Churchill, ar
rived this "a NJ from San Juan, Nicaragua,
with $3.50 passengers e. S578,579 in gold dust.
The Promethrus does not bring the mails.
She arrived oil Sandy Hook at eleven o.
clock las, evening
The Promethcus left San Juan on Mon>
day the 18th. at l o'clock, A. NJ. and ar,
rived at Quarantine at II O'Clock =. NJ,
making the passage in eight days and twelve
hours.
She brings passengers from the steamer
Pacific, which LETT San Francisco the 10Th OF
July, ard arrived at San Juan Del Sud on
the 29th ult.' bringing 425 passengers and
SS00,0O0 in gold dust.
The passengers that came across the Mic
ar"gaa route came D miles by land carriage:
thence took the steamer Director across Lake
Nicaragua and thence the new Iron Steam.
or Sir Henry l.. Bulwer down the San Juan
wr % the PIomeiheus, in 80 hours running
time.
The passengers all express themselves very
much pleased with the route, and saw that
the country is delightful. All in good health
anl no sickness
The news from California generally is nm.
important, with the exception that several
additional executions have taken place by
order of the Vigilance Committee.
One Of the persons executed was the no.
ionous Jim Stuart, an English convict who
was convicted of murder and numerous rob.
berries He confessed that he belonged to a
band whose sole object was robbery and
murder.
The authorities cndeavorcd TO rescue him
from the hands of the Nigilant Committee
but did not succeed. Judge Campbell chara-
ed The Grand Jury that the Vigilant Con-
mittee were nothing else but murderers
| The Mayor also issued his proclamation, call.
| ing upon all good citizens to abandon the
/ Nigilant Committee, and there was great ex.
element.
Ricardo Lopez was executed at San Jose
on the 18th Of July, for the murder of ar
United States Dragon.
Col. Blackman was shot through the head
and killed while on horseback, on his wa,
10 The North Fork
An extra session of the California Leeis
lature was still talked os
The mining news continues favorable.
Attempts had been made TO fire the cit,
of Sonora.
From the Alta Californis, July Is.
Since the departure of the mail steame
on the lsl of the present month, The onl,
event OF moment which has transpired il
our city has been the trial, conviction, an,
execution Of felon, known as Jim Stuart
by a the Vigilance Committee, a body O
ci'izena OF the highest responsibility an,
standing Ia society. lie WINS tried for
multiplicity Of offences, ard by his own con
iesslon voluntarily made, WIS villain of III,
most desperate character. lie was hung a
bout 2 o'clock on Friday, the 18th inst. a
the end Of Market wharf, ia the presencs o
several thousand citizens.
Organizations of a similar character bay,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

Hon. T. f. MARSHALL ABANDONING
THE DsMocRACY We learn that Hon.
L. +. Marshall, who is elected to the
ilonse of Representatives from Wood
ford county, made a speech on the night
of his election, III which he gave notice
that he dissolved his connection with the
Democratic party, and from thencelnrth
resumed his old position as Wing
The circumstances of the avowal, as
they have been related to us, are chars
acieristlc md amusing. Mr. Marshall
has been acting for some years with the
Democrats. In this race, however, he
ran as an independent candidate, and
was supported by many Wings; but
doubtless he owes his election mainly to
Democratic votes. After the result was
known TN Monday night, Mr. Barnes, his
competitor, made short speech, in
which he said that he considered it no
disgrace to be defeated by man OF Mr..
MarshalPs splendid ablIties Alter he
concluded, Mr.. Marshall spoke, and
paid some beautiful and eloquent COM
plimenls to MIR Barnes. lie then said
he wished to make out an account cur
rent with The Democratic party.-.IIe
acknowledged that he owed his election
TO them, and set himself down as debtor
for that. But he had supported Mr.
Polk, aud otherwise done the pany some
service ; for that he claimed a credit,
and called upon the Democrats present
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

DEATH BY STABBiNG.-The first case
Of murder, NC believe, ever committed in
this counIy-at least within The knowledge
Of the oldest Northumberland in this
village on Monday evening Peter Mores,
an old resident oi This place aud vicinity,
and Thomas Hall, Il struggling pedlar,
were in company at n private house, aud
had probably been drinking together
Hall wish. d to lodge in tie house over
Eight, which was objected 70 ny the occu>
pant, and Mores assisted, bot nni rashly.
in leading Hail from the house. Having
got into the street Hall turned suddenly
upon Mores and gave him fatal stab il
The abdomen, severing an artery and some
Of the smaller intes,ines, Alores survived
the wound about two hours. Yesterday a
Jury of inquest sat upon the body, and
gave verdict in accordance with the
foregoing facts. Hail was secured, ex-
nmined before justice of the peace. and
committed 10 lake his Trial before The coun-
" court court in September nsxI.
We understand there had previously
been some feud between The parties, and
that as late as Monday afternoon Hall was
heard 10 threaten the lie of Mores.-
Brdttleboro Dem.
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Later from Havana.

CnARLhsToN, Aug. "a
The brig t. Charles Kershaw" arrived
here this morning, with Havana dates to the
Srh inst.
She repor S thai three days prior 10 her
departure, small L. S. Steamer arrived at
Havana with some intelligence respecting
the movements Of Gen. Lopez, which caused
the greatest excitement, end all the Spanish
vessels Of war and steamers, we're mmedi-
aiely ordered out to cruise along the coast
Inc Charles Kershaw brings no news as
to the revelation.
Later.-Thc brig Charles Kersbow, at
Charleston from Havana, brings Intelligence
OF the arrival there of the brig Vixen, and
also reports that many patriots from Malan-
zas and Trinidad had surrendered to the
government A number had also been ta-
ken prisoners Public opinion seems to be,
that the disturbance is very serious, but com
mercial matters remain unaffected.
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" bare ,coris against Slavery, and whose
candidates for office and wire workers and
luglcrs are responsible for the election of
Polk, the Annexation of Texas, and the
Mexican War, and who nominate old line
Locolocos like Peck AID Jsedield for Office.
are IN no way authorized 20 assume airs OF
responsibility on the Slavery question, = and
we respectfully recommend the " correspon.
ding editor " of the Brandon Post 10 "tarry
in Jericho nlI lis beard is grown. - Free
Press.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

The ELEcrIoNs.-The Wings eleci their
Governor in Tennessee-a gain-snd a
majority in both branches of the Legisa.
iure, securing Wing U. 5. Senator 10
succeed furney, a rabid Loco. They also
gaina member oil Congress in the Nash.
Taile District. In Kentucky, The Wings
bose their Governor and one member Of
Congress, through divisions in their ranks.
The Lieutenont Governor is sterling
Whig. anG the Wings have both branches
of the Legislature by clear minority. In
Indiana, the Wings make net gain Of one
member Of Congress, cure. and possibly
two. In Arkansas, J. w. Johnson, seces-
sion Loco. is undoubtedly re-eecied. In
North Carolina, Edward Sianly, Wing. is
reelected by 2G3 majority. The returns
from the other disiricts settle nothing fur
Their than the reelection Of David Outlaw.
Wing. In Alabama, II. w. Collier, seces-
sionisi, ia elected Cover or, there bsing M
objectionable. Shields, the Union nom-
inee, having refused to be a candidate. For
Congress, five Union members are chosen
TO three Secessionists. Mr.. LGnedor
Union Whig,was defeated hy Judge Bragg
regular Democra', in The Mobile District
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

Mar OF NoRrH AMERICA. - Not LONG
since, we had occasion to speak OF new
and beautiful map published by Jacob Monk,
Baltimore, Md. The taste and accuracy Of
this map deserve high commentator, 1t
presents full and reliable exhibition Of the
several States and Provinces Of North and
Central America, and is, we are confident,
the best map Of these countries ex,ant. As
10 California ard tie Gold Regions, as well
as the different Mexican States, Texas. md
all our new Territories, it is decidedly sumo.
rior to any other we have seen. 1t is such
map as we can recommend for every dwell
ling in the land, and it deserves place in
all public buildings, offices, and reading
rooms, as at once an ornament and valua,
bic source Of information. The agent, Mr..
L. II. MCLEAN, is now receiving subscrip.
tons in this town. and will shortly call upon
our citizens generally, throughout the
County.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

DEATH OF AN EDIToR.-Jamcs G..
Edwards. late editor of the burlington
Iowal Hack Eye, died on the 9Th
INST, aged so Mr.. Edwards was a
practical printer, and commenced his
career as a publisher in the early histo.
ry of the Western country, at Jackson.
vile. Ill. In 1888 he established the
Patriot, at Fort Madison, Iowa. and in
1889 removed to Burlington, aud COM
menceJ the publication of the Inca
Patriot, the first paper established in
Iowa to advocate Wing principles. The
name was subsequently changed 10 the
Hack Eye, which he has since coni.u
ued to conduct with ability.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

IloRAcE MANN.-The fellow who I'M
derlook to batter down Gibraltar with a
pocket pistol, has found counterpart in
The efforts al Horace Mann to batter down
Daniel Webster. Horace's weapon has a
sharp twany, bat small calibre.-ll Web
sler should ever see fit to recognize him
as an sntagonist worthy of notice, he win
drop ,ock ON his head, as he did on poo
lngerfolrs. that will make an end OF the
maIter.-The utmost Horace ever can nc
complIsh, Is The common lnie Of Insects
that fly into The blaze OF the candle aud
burn themselves up Ohio STATE Journal
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

ANOTHER DEoLINER!-Mr. w. Has.
rINGs, coalition nominee Of the Old Line
and Accommodation Democracy for Judge
OF Probate in Orleans county, has declined
the nomination. lie prefers to ir y only one
coach at time, and niimales that he shall
feel best contented in the old Wing vehicle,
10 which he has bsen accustomed. He says:
II, for one, feel bound in political ma,iers.
as in all others, TO Systematically ~dh my
professions. still hold The doctrines ems
braced 10 the Buffalo platform, and il The
free soil party ia this county has become
aanihilaied, shall vote with and for those
that IN my opinion come the nearest up TO
ihose principles"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

Go There is to be great Celebration at
Boston, in honor of the completion of the
great lines of Railway connecting that city
with the Canadas and the great West, and
also Of the establishment OF the American
limo Of Steamers between Boston and Liv.
erpool. The time is no, yet fixed.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

81 Hon. MYRoN LAwRnScE, of Massa-
chusetis, addressed the Young Men, at the
Congregational Church in this place, on
Sunday evening last. His remarks were Of
sound, practical character, and were listen
ed to with much interest by large audience
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

10 J. G. RAIHER's New Orleans Sere.
naders, we have becn informed, will give
one or n ore concerts al this place the pres
ent week. a note from one Of The era
ternity," who has hcnrd Them, assures US
that the company Consisting OF seven
sen!lemenl possess rnre talents, and that
they deserve liberal patronage.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

E5 The Baccalsureate Sermon was
preached, on Sunday afternoon, by Rev.
Jos. B. BIrrrNGER, the newly elected Pro-
lessor of Rhetoric and English Literature in
Middlebury College.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

ca Readers will have the kindness, we
trust, to attribute the several typographical
errors on our outside pages thi, week, land
also in our last,) to the absence of the usual
proof,reader-an so excuse them.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

es6' Hon, LEyI WooDBssy. in answer to
an invitation 10 be present &, tho State
Fair at His place. replies (uader date Of
Aug is,h), that the "insi'stion has many
stfaciions. and will certainly be complied
with, should my health and official business
permit
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

"a Rev. Henry n. HUDSON. of Boston
the celebrated Lecturer on Shakespeare,
preached at St. Stephens Church, in this
place, on Sunday last.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

tJ-J. B. DANFoRrn, Jr., Esq, has re-
tired from the Montpelier Paiiiot, of which
Mr.. EASTMAN now becomes sue ed or and
proprietor.
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The Constitutional Convention Of Vir.
GINA fixed the Governors salary al
$4,000, and decided that The Lit. Governor
shall not have vote in The Senate.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-08-20

eg Hon. STEPHEN a. DOUGLAS, L. S.
Senator from Illinois, arrived in town on
Monday. He remains through Commence
ment.
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Hon. c. NJ Conrad. Secretary of War.
is visiting Springfield, Mass. lie was wei
coined at the Armnry, Thursday by the APP
propriate salute.
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Two Weeks Later from California.

irrirdl Of The Promethem By The Nicaragua
Roufe.-s00 900 dollars in Goid-Duies
TO Juiy 10.
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h5- BE ca your guard against spurious
tickets. "Peisy larceny" people will moi
scruple 10 countsrfeh.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-06

Sc oBERT moSAMEE,. MAKER OF SUR
"a, GlCAL AND DENTAL INSTRUMENTS,
asks the attention Of Physicians and Dentists to his
stock which will be found to comprise all kinds of
Dental and Surgical Instruments, Trusses, Cutlery, &c
He likewise makes order and repairs all descriptions
of Instruments Thankful for the liberal patronage he
has already received he trusts to be able to merit
tnuance of it, by increased business facilities and de-
termination to give entire satisfaction to his patrons
MAIN STREET., opposite American Hotel.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-06

xs1~rseHs NEW LINE Or STEAM
yL/KMSEIGa SHIPS BETWEEN RICHMOND
NSAEgglsfB AND pHILADELPHIA-TOU
ING AT NORFOLK AND CITY
POINT.-The UNION STEAM SHIP COM
PANY having built two beautiful first class steam
ships expressly for this trade respectfully give notice
that the new steamship VIRGINIA will positively
leave Philadelphia the LIST day OF February next,
and the ship PENNSYLVANIA in few days there
after. One of these ships will leave each port every
five days, and will go through in 45 TO so hours, and
to or from Norfolk in pa hoursofering unrivalled IA
ciities TO shippers and passengers economy and dis
patch, avoiding al transhpmenls Insurance will be
as low as by the inland routes. Each ship provided
with two of Francis life boats, and have the credit of
being the best built ships in Philadelphia. Due notice
will be given of the time for leaving each port.
RANKIN 4 WHlTLOCK,
Agents at Richmond.
JOHN ROWLETT,
Agent at Petersburg,
Il. ?. CROWELL
Agent at Norfolk.
LEVI ELDRIDGE,
General Agent, Pha,
~ Lynchburg Vrgnian will please copy.
ia l--tf
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-06

TENO FARMERS.-Wa offer for sale large and
Il superior assortment of Hardware, tsuable for
farming purposes, such as
Blacksmlths' Tools in great variety
Trace, halter, log and fifth Chains
Long and d handle Spades and Shovels
Killing, wedding and grubbing Hoes
Picks and Mattocks; nay and manure Forks
Carpenters and coopers' Tools
Cast, shear and blister Steel
Castings, all kinds; Caudrons. 25 to 60 gallons
Wagon Boxes 81 inches to inches
Wagon Hames, Stretcher Chains &c.
G. J. SINTON & CO.,
ia 10 Sign of the Circular Saw, II Main st.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-06

e. E 5 Il 49,
EsICHMOND IL PETERSBURG RAIL-
RA. ROAD.-WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
and after Wednesday, the 18th of Dec, the Passenger
Train will run as follows:
MAIL TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond daily, at. ct T. ".
Leaves Petersburg daily, at IS A. M.
ACCOMMODATION WAY TRAIN
Leaves Richmond on Mondays, Wednesdays
ana friaays, at ,...; 20 a. WI. ana +. M.
Leaves Richmond Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Leaves Petersburg on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays, at. .................... 10 A. M.
Leaves Petersburg Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, at, 81 "A. MI. and +. NJ
The Mail Train will not stop for way travel under
this arrangement.
Fare, when tickets procured al the office, 81 90
when paid in the cars, ................. ! l2s
Children over 3, and not over II years OF age, SER
wants and coloured persons-when tickets are pro-
cured at the oflice--half price
N. B. Servants travelling by themselves must be fur
nshed with TWO passes, that be retained at
the Offices and it must be expressly stated the pass
that they are permitted to go the
No freight or packages OF any description will be al
lowed on the M all Train.
NORFOLK TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays, at........ ...6s AM.
For Port Walthall where it connects with the
Augusta.
fassage .SS w
Meals, each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
THOS. DODAMEAD,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-06

NRECIAN FANCHERO OMAN DR. PS.-A sure
W and safe remedy for, and will positively cure sick
headache, chis and fever aundce, dyspepsia, chronic
and restore healthy action to the liver, without par
tice OF caome, mercury. quinine morphine entering
into their compound They will also correct all de-
aches and pains throughout the system COMMONLY
called rheumatic. 1t is excellent remedy for the
GRAVEL and as YER MIFUGE or WORM me
dicine there is none better. There is other med-
cine that gives such universal satisfaction in the above
diseases.
Prepared only by DR.. J. S. FANCHER, l4o Fulton
ST., New York. and for sale by
DOVE, ISAACS & co.
fe No. SO Main st.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-06
Superintendent transportation.
Office R. and P. R. R. Co. de l9

sss2s.--,rz-rS. DAILY LINE OF PACKET
EsssEss,:..sEssss BOATS FOR LYNClnbURG.-On
and alter the Sd March, packets wi, leave ch-
mood daily at A. NJ, Sundays excepted0 and ar
SO so.
RETURNINe-Leave Lynchturg every evening, at 81
O'clock Except Saturdays and arrive in Richmond in
80 hours.
Passengers for the North save day by taking this
route, as the boats arrive in Richmond the second
morning in ample time to breakfast and take the Nor
then cars and also in time with the Norfolk
boats and Petersburg morning cars.
Passengers for Cumberland C.. II. and Farmville and
also for Charlottesville, will leave in the Monday
Wednesday and fridays boats. Fare to Charoues-
vile 81.
Below see Fare for intermediate distances on the
Canal and time of the boats passing;
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RICHMOND FIRE AssoCIA-

-cLNS ASlCItMOND FIRE ASSOSlAs
,sssS@xA TlON.-LIFE INSURANCE. RE-
fsss;sss SUMED-This Association is now pre-
-~--S<-pared to issue Policies of Insurance on the
lives of all persons enjoying good general health, and
OF sound constitutions, for the whole duration OF life
for limited period, and upon as reasonable terms as
any similar company Asthis is the only institution of
the kind in this State it claims fairly the patronage OF
our own citizens especially when it is remembered that
it is at home, and its profits distributed here, while the
premiums OF other companies, literally encouraged by
the public, are carried out OF the State. The advan
tages of Life assurances now too universally
knowledged to require minute detail OF the benefits
resulting thererom; it is enough to say that all persons
who derive their incomes support from public or pr
vae situations, mechanical, professional mercantile
pursuits, should avail themselves of its advantages, in
order to liberal support to those who de-
pendant on their exertioIs The rates OF insurance
are as favorable as those of any similar institution in
the United States, and general information relating to
Life assurances, together with the rates of premiums
will be cheeruly given to those who call at the Office
No 1913, corner Main and 9th SITS.
Slaves will be insured as usual on reasonable TERMS
JAMES BOSHER, Pres't.
JOHN BosHER, Sec'y. all 3
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-06

STEFAN MILL LUMBER-!The subscribers
- are prepared to sell all descriptions of Boards,
Plank and Scanting, manufactured at the CASTOR
Steam Saw and Planning Mills, at Wilmington N. c.
DAVENPORT, ALLEN 4 CO.,
e 6 Agents for the Proprietors.