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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

STOPPING TRAINS BY ELEcTRICITY,-
Messrs III. Freeman and j. Patterson, at the
Commercial Exchange, Cortland-st., have
invented a means OF stopping roilroad trains
by electricity" so as to dispense entirely with
the services of brakemen, and thus enable
the engineer 10 stop the train HIMSELF by
the motion Of the hand, and thus obyiate the
delay, irreguarity ard misunderstanding
now hazarded, as well as the disagreeable
and dangerous motion now encountered in
the process of " braking up" a train, part
of the cars being held more tightly than the
others. The plan contemplates the arrange.
ment of galvanic battery on the cars, I'M
der the eye and hand Of the engineer, with
rod running thence TO each wheel in the
train, connected with the different clogs and
brakes, and TO be connected with the battery
by a touch, so as to apply, simultaneously
and instantly, any desirable amount OF pres
sure to every clog. 1t is concluded that a
train may be stopped in half the time now
required, and with far less Earring, jerking
or wrenc hing of the cars. Scientific men
who have examined the plan have certified
that it is entirely fensibe.-N. T. Tribune.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

WoMAN's RrGnTs.-In this age Of " re-
Iorm," when the privilege of wearing 'ihe
biiurcated garment u is coveted by certain
of the genier sex. it may be well for wo-
man TO know her legal rights, that she may
be prepared to maintain Them. An En-
glish paper publishes the following para
graph:
"A curious trial was recently held at
Mddlesex Sessions. Thomas Savcrland.
the prosecutor, stated that he was in the
tap room where the defendant, Caroline
Newton, and her sister. who had come frou
Birmingham, were present. The latter io-
kingIy observed ;hai she had promised her
sweetheart that no man should kiss her
while absent. 1t being Holiday time, Sa-
verand considered this a challenge, and
caught hold OF her and kissed her The
young woman took it as ioAe, but her
sister, the defendant, said she would like as
little Of that kind oflu as he pleased. Sa-
verland told her ifshe was angry, he would
kiss her also; he then tried to do it, aud
they leIl to the ground. On rising. the wo-
n,an struck him he again tried 10 kiss her.
and in the scuiile she bit oFhis nose, which
she spit out OF her mouth. The action was
brought 10 recover damages for The loss oil
the nose. The defendant said he had no
business 20 kiss her; ilshe wanted kissing,
she had husband 10 kiss her. better
looking man than ever The prosecutor was.
The jury, without hesitation, acquitted her;
and the chairman said, that if any man at
tempted 10 kiss woman against her Will
she had a RIGHT 10 bite off his nose, If she
had a tdacy for SO doing ~
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RsS" We say it is not true that Mr.. Bout
well has done all in his power to bring d.
bout the coalition, or that he has expressed
any appreciation OF it, or that be is in favor
OF Mr.. Summers election and the Boston
Courier says Mr.. b. did not make the bar
gain" and that it acquiiS him Of all share an
he disreputdble part Of Me Transaction
Boston Post
- The Post and other leading " Demo
cratic papers, now that they have secured
all their friends bargained for, are anxious
to have il understood tina, they heartily de-
spise their allies, and want nothing more to
do with them. They are not merely con-
tent with repudialing their alliance with tina,
party, but they must also heap cortempt upon
those whose aid they freely made use Of
This strictly accorhs with toe forewarning
gwen the Free Sellers by Parson Palfrey
Mr.. SUMNER may well take up the lament.
alton " Of the rejected sutton.
" 1t was right for you to deny me your hand
But why did you kick me down stairs %
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

The TARIFF IN CoNcRrss.-" under
sland," says The " Y. Express correspon.
dent at Washington. " that powerful eli.
fort win be made about The first oil Feb, to
carry through the tariff bill; Gen. Bavy
has consented TO make majority repor:
against general bill, and this will aflord
the minority an opportunity 10 make n
counter report TO the extent the friends of
home protection desire. Several conferen-
ces have been held ny the Wing delesa-
tons in The House-among the Pennsyl
vania delegation especially they have
resolved that The session shall not pass
away, without some effort orlhe kind being
attempted, but fear unavailing.n
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

SMALL PoTAroEs.-The ST. Paul (Min.
nesola) Chronicle says thai they tel. "A
laughable story Of the late Indian suh-agent
at Fort Smelling, and an excellent officer, to
this effect: That when the Major first met
The Indians al Fort Smelling he introduced
himself to their acquaintance as follows
"Tel them, Mr.. Prescott, Che Interpreter, J
that am their falher-that am Major
Murphy, The Big Potato" Mr.. Prescott
accordingly said to the Indians, " This is
your father, Mendo Ionkd (bir potato'O.
The Indians grunted out an admIrinn UGH
and shook the MAJOR very cordially by the
hand. When Major Mclean, Murphv's
successor, was introduced to the Indians.
Mr.. Murphy was not instructed 10 inform
the Indians what AlcLean's name was; but
they, taking it for granted that he TOO must
be one OF the potato family semitic supply
their necessities, called him, probably in
teferepce 10 his personal contrast 10 Major
Murphy, their " father Mcndo Christina E"
(smHll polato,) and the Sioux, in Dakota,
now uniformly call him "the Small pota-
TO-,
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10 Orders have been issued by the
Secretary of The Navy 10 place the Irigate
ST. Lawrence Immediately in the govern
ment dock AT New York, preparatory to
her equipment for the " orld's Fair in
London. She is expected 10 sail about the
first of February. A commander, three
Ieutenanls, the proper compl ofsuh'
ordinate officers, and crew of two hund
red men, will be assigned TO This vessel al
an early day. 1t is believed that the bulk
of the articles from the United States will
be much smaller than was supposed, when
the first announcement Of the Fair was
made. A good number of articles, in many
of the various branches o.: New England
Industry, have been forwarded 10 Boston
for shipment. but the display is not VIVA
il should he. One reason is that sufficient
notice was not given in regard 10 the time
Mt which they should be in readiness and
delivered at the central poinIs.-I.oTeL
Courier.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

PRoF. BowEN AND HARVARD COLLAGE
AT meeting of the Board Of Overseers
of Harvard College held at Boston on Thurs
day last, Hon. Edward Everett presented
the memorial of the members of the two
upper classes of the College, expressing their
deep conviction OF the qualifications and fit.
ness for his place of the gentleman whose
nomination for The proicssorship of History
was presented this morning. and their trsti-
mony TO the fidelity and ability with which
he has discharged the duties of his Office.
He hoped that when the subject should come
up attention would be paid to these respect
tul remarks of the students. 1t was signed
by 50 seniors and 81 Juniors, all who were
AT Cambridge at the close of the term. He
thought it paper in every way proper to be
presented to the board. 1t was laid on the
table to be taken up with the nominations.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

Missouri SENAroR.-A tclegraphic dcs-
patch from Jefferson City, of January 10th,
states, on that morning, as The Legislature
was about TO proceed with the 25th ballot
for United States Senator, Mr.. Stewart, an
Anti-Benton Senator, proclaimed that he
would vote for Henry S Geyer, Wing, and
commenced speech explaining his reasons
and the general impression was that Gey-
er will be elected. 1t will take thirteen of
the Ami Benton Democrats TO elect Mr..
Geyer and 22 of them to elect Mr.. Benton.
-Bost0n Courier, 20M inst.
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Virginia and Vermont.

BALTlMonE, Jan 9Th. The Legislature
of Virginia adopted resolutions, unani>
the Peace Resolutions TO Vermont, with the
declaration thai when Vermont shall prove
her willingness to consult the peace Of the
Union by doing justice 10 the Constitution,
it will he time enough for Virginia to con-
suit with her on the peace Of the world
The Southern Rights Association, Of
Richmond, are preparing TO present pes
tltion 10 the Legislature, 10 protect South
ern industry by taxing Northern products
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

THE WEALrHIEsr MANN GEoRGiA.-
Gen. HarIwel II. Tarver, Of Twiggs Co.
Geo is the largest STAKEHOLDER, II not the
weal,hies, man in that State. lie owns a
thousand negroes, and fifty thousand acres
of land, divided Into ten plantations, in
Twiggs. Pulaski, Houston, and Baker
counties, yielding two thousand bales oil
cotton annually. Al IL cents per h., his
crop will bring Sl05,000 He recently ad-
ded to his estate a tract Of $3.50 acres in
Burke Co. purchased at $3.50 per acre
or FIR $4,000.
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TRIAL OF C. c. HAYs.-A large par

TRIAL OF G. c. HAYs.-A large part Of
our edition, last week, contained the an
nouncement that in the case Of the State vs.
Gehidl C. Hays, noHs prosequi was enter
ed, on Wednesday, OF motion Of the States
Attorney, and the prisoner discharged. The
evidence was not regarded as sufficient to en-
sure his conviction, and the counsel for tho
State, i, seems, after Intellectually moving
a continuance, chose to retain the power Of
re arrcsting him in future, rather than TO give
him the benefit of verdict of acquittal.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

FEARFUL CRASH AND Loss OF LIFE
On Wednesday last, about o'clock p. NJ.
The walls OF six new buildings that were
going up on 2lsl Street, New York, Iell in
with a terrific crash, burying in the ruins
Il large number Of workmen. Six persons
were killed. and several others more or less
injured. The accident is attributed 10 a
defect in the mortar used-it being almos
entirely sand, with very little lime 10 it,
The builder is much blamed. He has been
arrested.
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One more ballo,ing was had on Wednes-
day, which gave, for Summer, 1855, winthrop,
l52. scattering so. Majority against SUM-
ner Il. Gain of Winthrop 4-net loss of
Sumner, Gas compared with the last pre-
yious ballot.
On Thursday, two more ballotinss were
lad with this result LIST, sumner, ls2
Winthrop, 1875; Scattering, 81. 2d, Sum
ncr, $50; Winthrop, l66; Scattering, 2s.
Majority agains. Sumner, IA. The election
was then postponed until Thursday Of this
week.
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a. The UNIT" is the title of new

u NE UNIT 3 Inc NIIt OF Il NtW
" piiilual" paper recently started in New
York. 1t contains sketches of distinguish
ed public characters, phrcnologcally & ply
siologically considered, which will be read
with no little curiosity and interest, even by
those who dscredit their accuracy. The
number for February will contain an anal
ysis of the natural characteristics of Hon
w. II. Seward. The January number has
a similar porirailure of Hon. Lewis Cass--
Published monthly at 50 cts. year.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

THE STATE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION
held at this place last week, was numerously
attended, on both days Of its session. The
proceedings will be published hereafter, as
officially reported. No copy has yet been
furnished.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

60 The marshal of Mississippi has been
ordered TO arrest Gov. Quitman, who per-
emptorily refused to attend ct New Or
leans, to answer to the indictment found a.
gainst him for participating in the Cuban
invasion. His refusal to appear, on a sum
mons from the U. S. authorities, is the bold
est example of notification and contempt
on record
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

The STEAMER ATLASTIc.-Serious fears
arc entertained for the safety of the Allan
tic, twcnty-four day. having now elapsed
since her regular time of sailing, without
any intelligence from her.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

"The National Olive Branch is a new
Union paper published at Philadelphia, of
which we have received the first nun er.-
Tnos. C. CLARKE, Publisher, 81 80 per an
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

A STRIKE The advocates at the Que
bee Bar lately struck for higher fees. and
refused TO enter the court ill their terms
were complied with. The JUDGES having
drawn mp a tariff OF Tres according 10 The
provisions Of an act Of Parliament.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

CoLUNBUS, Jan. 16.-The Wings in rau-
Gus have nominated Mr.. Ewing for the short
term. bu after ballots they failed to nom-
mate him for he LONG term. Hiram Gri4>
void had the highest vote and will proba-
bly, be nnmInated lO.morrnW.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

Missouri SENAToR.-Tnos. ii. Ben
ION has not boon reelected U. S. Senator
by the Missouri Legislature, as reported a
rev days since.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

~ The A" Saturday Express, !" Phila-
delphia. is new literary paper, several
numbers of which we have received. II is
published by s, McHenry, Al Dock Street.
nj 50 in advance.
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ca" We regret TO learn iha, NORMAN Dc
RANT. Esq, formerly of Tunbridse, and tor
some years Engrossing Clerk in the Legisla-
ture of this State, died at pare callel
Dead Mans Bar at the mines. in C,liftrnia.
on the 9TH day of Novembcr last, Of Chole-
a.-Monpetier Patriot.
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the Pennsylvania Legislature, on the lllh
inst. lie succeeds Mr.. SrURGroN, of the
sumo political soloo'.

IxpiANA-1hc LEGISLATURE of Indiana
have re elected JtssE ID. DRIGnr to the U.
S. Senate, for six years from the 18th OF
March next.
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~ The Shakers of New Hampshire
have purchased n large tract of hnl in
Ohio, 10 which they Intend to remove IN
consequence Of dislike and persecution from
their present neighbours
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~ The following committee have been
selected by the projectors OF Sariain's
Mag azne. to award the prizes, which a.
mount tn 1000, Tor ten literary orioles
Reynold Coates. NJ. D.. Hon. Joseph Il.
Chander, aud George IL Boxer, Esq.
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g. The Supreme Court commenced its
session at this place yesterday. Present,
Hon. SrEPHKS RoYcE, Chief Justice
Hon. |. f. REDFIELp and Hon. DArIEI
KELLcoG, Assistant Judges.
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"a At the Court of General Session in
New York city, George w. Niles and Ma
,haniel w. Roberts, convicted Of extoriing
money by threats of prosecution, &C., were
sentenced by Recorder Tallmadge-Niles
to two and half years hard labor in the Sing
Sing State Prison, and fine OF s2Oooi Rob
erts to thirty days in the city Prison, and a
fine Of $3.50. Niles is said to be possessed Of
considerable wealth and has been practis-
ing lawyer in New York city for number
Of years.
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II ? Official intelligence has been re-
ceived nj Washington, announcing that
the British Government has authorized lie
agents to suspend The collection of duties at
San Juan Nicaragua. This looks as though
Great Britain intended 10 fulfil the Clayton
treaty.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

CoLuMnus, Jan. is-The Wings have
nomina,ed Hiram Griswold Of Stark county
as Limited States Senator. The House pass.
ed a resolution unanimously to go into the
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

WASHINGTON, Jan. lS.-lt is believed
that Judge Gholsou. Of Mississippi. will de-
eide that Gov. Qditman must appears at New
Orleans, to answer the charge OF being con-
cerned in the Cuban invasion.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

~ Bishop Soulhgale, says The Courier
and Enquirer has declined the Episcopa'e
Of California, which was rendered 10 him
by the Episcopal Convention recently held
ia San Francisco
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nF The heirs Of the late John McDon-
ough, who died recently in New Orleans.
possessed of immense wealth, have filed
e bill in Chancery, claiming the whole cs-
tate.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

FoRrlGS NFws The Franklin, and tue
Asia have arrived from Europe, the lasI
week. with several days later intelligence,
Lut nothing that demands particular notice.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

~ A young man by the name Of Per-
re-. hung himself n Perkinsvlle, Sunday
night, jan. 5lh. He was about % years
old, and was 10 have been married in a few
days, as was understood.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

sy Robert W. Wiley, stove and tin deal.
err, of Bellows Falls, VT, had his pocket.
book, containing $500 in small bills, cut
from his pantaloons pocket, at Or near the
depot in Springfield, Mass, on tho Isl inst.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

HoERIBLE. - The City Recorder of
Memphis, Tenn, was recently shot dead
by fugitive slave whom ne was attempt
ing 10 arrest The mob seized the slave,
tried him by Lynch law and hung him.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

Il" II is understood that Hon. Joseph Il &.
lneersoll will be appointed Minister 10 Rus
STA, in place of Governor Brown of Tennes-
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-01-22

PATENT FOR PAINE's LIGnT.-'fhe
Worcester Spy states that by the steamer
Mr. Paine received patent for Grea, Brit
ain, for his new invention.
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Missouri U. S. SENATOR -Sr. LOUIS,
Jan. l7th.-On the 26lh ballot for U. S.
Senator, the result was as follows: Geyer
20, Benton So, Greene 81.
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reasons. Mr.. Dcrricn said that even if res.
olutions Of instruction had passed the Legis-
lature of Florida, he did not think they
should prevent the Senator from discharg-
ing the duty Of all Senators, imposed by the
constitution.
MIR. Hale asked 10 be excused from vot
ing on motion 10 excuse the Senator from
Florida. I.augher.1 There was law re
curing all to vote for the enforcement Of
aw--or whether TO wait for higher law
which was expected from Florida. Laugh
ter. lie said that he considered it mat
ter 10 be judged of by every one for HIMSELF
whether to vote or not lie would not vote
TO compel another to vote.
Mr.. Footc was glad that the New TIamp
shire Senator had exposed the higher law
principle lie was, however, somewhat sur
prised to see the Senators from New York
and Florida harmonized in the general doc
trino Of the law,
The Chair, after consideration, decided
that no motion to excuse was in order while
the Senate was dividing; no motion 10 ex-
cuse was now in order.
Mr. Butler said he had not voted, nor did
he intend TO vote lie occupied The same
position as The Senator from Florida-he
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ne mar ra'e,, inc oeha'or from oou'n !,
No response was given.
ne Ona'r announced inc 'o'e 10 DC ue-
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Massachusetts Senator.

Two balotines were had for u. S. Sena-
tor, by tue Massachusetts, House Of Repre-.
sentalvcs, on Tuesday last, with Tie follow
ing result:
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O. The proposed Union meeting at
Washington for The 22d of February has
been given up.
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PrSNsYLvANIA.-R RICHARD NJ. BROAD
BEAD, (Dcm.) was elected U. S. Senator by
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e." John B. Guthrie, Loco. has been e.
lected Mayor of Pittsburgh.
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E7s' Hon. Robert c. Schcnck, of Ohio,
has been appointed Minister o Brazil.
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The French Spoliatien Bill was taken up
and occupied the Senate up to adjournment
adjourned TO Monday.
The HOUSE went into Committee Of the
Whole and resumed the consideration of the
Cheap Postage Bill. Two substitutes were
offered by Ncssrs. Phelps and Brown of In
dana.-ono providing three and five cents
on letters, the other Il uniform rate Of five
cents both rejected. Mcssrs. Ashmun and
others wished the debate closed, but several
amendments were offered, and rejected land
after a discussion the question was taken on
agreeing to the first amendment to the orig
inal Bill, namely, establishing n uniform
three cent rate, instead of three and fire
cent rates-and decided in the affirmative
Yeas l2l; nays SO. The other amendments
were agreed TO, and the Bill was finally
passed b, vote Of 1870 TO 10. A motion to
reconsider proved unsuccessful, and the
House adjourned.
SATURDAY, Jan. 49,
The Senate was not in session.
In The House of Representatives, Mr.
Bayly's motion to 20 into Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union, on the de-
iiciency bill was rejected, and the House
went into Committee on private bills. No
important business was transacted.