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The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-08

\ ID agriculture, he that cAa pro
@loe The erestest crop i not the ho''
fa;mcr. La, lie that can effect i,wiih 'he
ica.t,Aperse 70 in society, be is "o'
,hc best member, who can bring about
the most good, but be that can accon-
Wish Il with he least coucomitant ill
tcr ,et no mna presume 10 lhink that
l., can devise any plan Of extensive
good. unal!o,el and unadu'cratel with
,,ii Til. Is The rrerosaIive Of the
Gua!Aead alone.
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-08
Az ELEGANT DESIGN.

WL,ie Washing "n after ecrNing III,
country faahtutly for many year, lived
in retirement at Mount Vernon, Nrs.
Van Bcr>hei, An intimate friend oil the
family, preseniel Mr.. Washington, on
her iilustrious husband : birth day With
an cIegan, fancy piece, 'ie-ignei and
oAeculeI Ly hcr,cIf. The h4,t ol The
hero was Nell painted, add the likeness
lolcreJiy wr.i pres rived. Near !tsere
three sisters, oac # whom appi aroI 10
te occupied in spinrins tue thread Of
his iite--il c scc nj IN winding it and
he lAirl Was w.Ghheli by tie strong
arm Of the Genius Of Immortality from
apl,ina ~ il the fatal ,hear,,and bearing
il oG iu,o eternity. II va. a beautiful
and appropriate tribute On the Pres,
dents birthday. Tic io.I Wing l@ea
were ipc, bed beneath lhe p.eiGre!
la van iAss,,itrs fi, VIII bag q. re-.
To re- % ,r 90 iI"Ai q. - Z ~ D. t'-'' atW-
FrAi 'h.ug. lpss Iass, bt, is'0e 'taii ts'sf c4e
Rg@Dei itcm FAtE uy iSOkrAiilt
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-08
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The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-08

y HtAtnEUL PiCTURT.-A \ molhr
t,a,hin. her child 10 pray, is an object
-, oncc The moe sublime and tender the
Imagination can conceive. Elevated a.
Il sc earthly things she seems like one
ct tiose guardian angels the conpanion-
oi our carhly pilgrimage ;tr>seh whose
mi. afalion We are iLci.ns i 10 DO gooi
aud tum from evil
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-08

Lea,es are lislh, AMI useless, and
idle, aud wagering. aud changeaL!e--
ll.ty e,ea lance yet God has made
llcm par, Of The oak. Ia - doing. lie
!..s gwen as - less1n not 10 deny The
,,ou. hca.teine,s wiihiu. becsase ge see
ti.c li1htsomt ness without.
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-08

One asked Sir john NiIlcseni how be
did 20 conform himself 10 The grave ja.-
liecs, has b,o,Lera Nhtu net. 'WLy, D..
fs.,h, says lie. 4 have 10 way lat ID
tdr.nk myself down to the capacity cl
he EeEea.
The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-08
DEW

OA 10 subject have there been .trang-
& aul more Incorrect notion. than on
tic nature and origin Of dew. Eyon
with two hundred year, it has been
supposed HAT The dew WIS p,olact
oi The plants. 1t vas supposed to re-.
turn in the moruin. 20 - ,oprro, aul
has been confidently affirmed that if
dcw were r4t ia an cgs Shell ani lac.
e1 a, the foot Of = ladder. it woui car
ty the ,heil 10 he top Of the ladder, and
leave it there as it a>ceudcd. Even at
the present day, lie commonnc.. It the
phrase, falling dew, shows how crrouc-
ops are the prevalent notions. The
dew never fall, at least no pcrcep'ible
distance; i, i deposited from The layer
Of air in actual contact with tie Lclcv.
81 object. That it does not fall i, c,i-
dent from tie under ,i.e Of 4 plate of
icc-crcam being believed. The cool
ness necessary TO produce dew IS pro-
duccl by raliliio0. The c!earnc,s Of
a dewy night j, no, prol1ccl by The
deposition of tie dew, but the dcy i,
produced by ciearnc,-. a heavy dow
proves the c|carne>s Of the air, and
warns the astronomer - lose 10 time
in getting out his Telescope.
Win respect to the aIlhorily Of great
names it should be remembered. ,ha. he
alone deserves 10 lave any weight cr
influence with To,tcriiy, w!p ha- shown
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

distant towards his friends on that occasion !;
seemed also gloomy, and would rapidly digress
from any subject of conversation that was
preached, and commence talking about some
thing which was unoonnected with subjects UNI
der consideration.
Miss Ellen Dougherty sworn. Saw Day and
his wife at ball on the 18th June Day was
about dancing with her miss d. when he OBJ
served that Mr.. Magee was in the act of COM
mencing to dance with his DAYS. wife; Day
objected to her dancing with Magee, when she
replied, "You dance with whom you choose,
and I'll do the same" However, she did not
dance with Magee. Saw Day the fatal evening
few moments after he shot his wife opposite
Fridley's house; Day exclaimed, 81 have done
deed and have been driven to it." She asked
Day if he was not sorry for what he had done !?
He commenced crying and did not answer.
She observed colored person crossing the
street, from whom she learned that Mrs. Day
was at that moment dying; when Day heard it,
he said s'Oh my God !" and let his cane fall,
which he had in his hand she heard him say
that he would shoot himself; advised him to 60
away. He said "No."
Miss d. still giving in her evidence.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
Trial OF John Day.

Charged scith the Murder Of has Wife.
The substance of the testimony given in on
Friday, subsequent to our report, was as fol-
lows:
George w. Sears sworn. He was acquainted
with Day. After the birth of the child, Days
countenance changed he was unsociable and
down-hearted; heard him say his soul was
damned forever. Had heard Mrs. Fridley use
violent language to him, saying that she did
not want him ever again to cross the sill of her
door. Saw prisoner also on the day he killed
his wife; he was walking briskly on the av-
enue; commenced dancing; shortly after ap-
preached witness; he was crying and eating
grass, which he took from his pocket; remarked
to witness that his happiness and enjoyment
had gone forever.
The testimony of w. II. Tanning related
chiefly to the conduct of the prisoner after his
arrest.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bright sworn. She had known
Day from his childhood. After the birth of the
child, prisoner applied to witness for board.
He said he had been deceived, and could no
longer live with his wife; that his wife had
told him that Sheckell was the father.
Samuel Wroe sworn. Prisoner served his time
with him had always prided himself for good
workmanship. After his wife's confinement,
his work was badly executed. He appeared
absent-minded; would stop his work and stand
still; said his mind was SO distracted about his
wife that he could not work.
Mrs. Anna Boiler sworn. She had known
Day for three years; testified to the change pro-
duced on his mind by his wife's conduct
James 0. Whitney sworn. Prisoner told him
that he had left his wife that he was half
crazy and did not know what he was doing
half his time; charged Sheckell with being the
father Of the child.
THIS MoRNING.--The jury seem much re-
freshed by their short respite from duty in
court
A large number Of spectators are present,
and manifest much interest. The prisoner APP
pears well and composed.
The testimony of Robert Tate, Thomas
Moore, and Nelson Henning, is merely to the
effect that Day was known to them, and that
they always regarded him as quiet, kind, and
even in his conduct and disposition, except that
the latter had observed some moodiness in him
few days before the murder.
Robert Grimes sworn.-Has known Day for
about eighteen months. Was with Day in this
city during the visit of the Americas Fire Com
pany last spring, and observed that he was very
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
HErrors Excepted

"Errors Excepted"
In my communication in the american Tele-
graph of Friday last, there were two statements,
made under misapprehension of the facts in
the case, which wish to correct.
The letter which Mr. Nathan X. Hall wrote
from Buffalo, about that lost coat, was addressed
to Messrs. Gales & Seaton, and not to Mr..
Robert Farnham. This makes the case just as
strong as before, and little stronger, for it
cites witness to the statement.
! The impression upon my mind that Mr. Farm
hams bid for the Post Office Departments sta
tionery was lower, in the aggregate, than the
bid of his successful democratic competitor, by
some hundreds Of dollars, was made from a
Misrepresentation Of the facts in the matter as
detailed to me. take the earliest opportunity
to set the matter right
Mr.. Farnham's complaint was not that his
bid was the lowest in the aggregate, and yet
rejected, but that he was debarred from bid
ding lower by the terms of the Departments adj
vertisement, which had this clause in it: "Thai
when it is apparent that part of the articles
bid for are at very low, and a part at very
high rate, without proper regard to the cost OF
each, forthe purpose of affecting the aggregate
of the bids under the estimate contained in the
advertisement" they would not be received
In the face of this advertisement, the party
who obtained the contract bid one dollar DER
ream for one hundred and twenty five reams, for
the best cap paper, and three dollars and fifty
cents per ream for ten reams This is very
high and very low bid in spite Of the Depart
ments advertisement, and yet the bidder got
the contract. Let it be understood that the
one-dollar cap paper win not be wanted Query
Was not the advertisement carefully penned tt
meet a contingency COMMENTATOR,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

The LARGEST STEAMER IN THE WoRLD.-The
Eclipse, Capt. E. L. Surgeons new steamer,
now on the stocks at Louisville, is to be three
hundred and ffty-nine feet in length. She is
to have eight Of the largest sized boilers, and
her water-wheel will be forty two feet in diane
ter. She will be completed in the fall, and it
is expected that she will make the trip from
New Orleans to Louisville in four days.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

The Launch of the new steamboat WILLIAM
SELDEN took place on Saturday evening" at
Pages ship-yard on Seventh street, but not ex-
actly according to appointment. Owing to the
somewhat insufficient inclination, as we thought
whilst looking on, of the plane on which the
keel of the boat was to slide, as well as the ex-
cessive absorption of the fat of the tallow by
the wood, caused by the hect Of the weather,
considerable delay took place, and contrivances
had Ito beresorted to not usually employed in such
cases, but which in this were happily available,
by reason of the readiness with which many of
the assembled spectators lent their assistance to
Mr. Page and his men. Thus the boat did not
fairly take her destined element until about FIVE
minutes past seven. When she did 60, however,
she performed her part most gracefully, and to
every bodys entire satisfaction. She is one
hundred and seventy-fve feet from cut-water to
sternpost, and is considered to be of beautiful
m odel. The WILLIAM SELDEN will be completed
in about six weeks from this time, when she
will be placed on the line between Fredericks-
burg and Baltimore. Full success to her!
Intelligencer.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
DR.. stiokland,s American FAMILY Pills.

DESIDES the cathartc and antidyspeptc qualities of
these Pills, their adaptation TO purify the blood-to
the Liver Complaint, Urina and Abdominal Diseases
and especially that class Of malades known Female
Complaints TO relieve the system of Worms and pmpes
the skin-may be seen, set forth in a pamphlet
which be had grautously Of the wholesale agent
A. GRAY, Bookseller,
18th street, opposite 0dd.Fellows Hall
N B.-The above PILLS come to me so highly recon-
mended from responsible source that do not hest
tate believe that they will prove to be good the
introduced and that II win not be long before
their popularity and sale will be unparalleled
June 6-eoI A. GRAY.
Also for sale by DIR. III. IT. WOODRUFF, Druggist,
cor. Of and 18th sts
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

AcoIDESr.--Mr. Newton, porter attached
to Gadsby's hotel, was last night, with his
younger brother who happened to be near, Sc
verely injured by the explosion of vessel con-
tanning camphine or spirit-gas. He was filling
a lamp, when the vapor took fire from an ada
cent lamp, and ignited the liquid in the vessel.
The accident occurred at his own house, near
the Railroad Depot
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
PATENT LIGHTNING RODS.

r SPRATT, ELECTRICIAN AND ELECTRO
81 METALLURGIST, and Double Patentee Of the I'M
prored Lightning ROsThese superior Rods of car
BOMBED annealed iron with zinc protectors and electro
positive elements combined in their manufacture thus
rendering them equal to copper conductors They
in ten feet lengths with accurately fitted brass
connecting joints an entire style of metallic pa
tented attachments for brick frame buildings ALSO
glass isolaors of novel and ingenious construction
(patented,) forming lock- the whole mounted with a
solid platinum silver point paented twelve inches long,
surrounded at the base with the angular godplaed
gatve magnets, which possess the power to extraor
binary extent of dschargng the opposite elements of the
most fearful thunderstorm and embrace the entire
fiction of science up the present time In addition
they furnished with angular gold-plated negative
magnets thus guarding lateraly the whole constituting
the most magnificent and silent conductor ever presented
to the public.
All orders left with the subscriber, with Mr.. A.
Duffy, opposite National Integencer office, 18th street.
will be promptly attended to-
iy 23-6td&law6ws G. w. HEYDON, Agent.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

THE REVOLUTION IN CUBA by to-day's tel
egraphic dispatches, it will be perceived that
the rumors of Cuban revolution were not
false, and that affairs there wear more serious
aspect than our republican newspapers are will
ing to believe
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
A CARD.

rJ,HE COMMUNICATION published In last Thursdays
paper, and signed by the Secretary of the Cabinet
makers Society, false. The members knew
receiving than the Society calls for Our only
greet is, that men who were our shopmates would
stoop so low to be guilty Of alsehood. II only
done to but they did not succeed We thought
when the Society first formed, that Cabinetmakers
would only be admitted members, but sorry TO
say that not than onethird lay claim to that
title When 1t becomes necessary prove all
have said JOSEPH X. PLANT
iy 2S-lth FRENCH JOHNSTON.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

keep for sale general assortment of Musical In
struments such Volins, Guitars, Flutes, Clarones,
Fageoets Violin Bows, Yioonceo Bows, Fifes Accord
cons Flutinas, Tambourines, Banjos Drums, Violin
Strings Guitar Strings Vioonceo Strings Tenor Strings
Violin Pegs, Bridges Tail Pieces Fngerboards Buttons
Guitar Pegs and Pins, yiolonceo Bridges Pegs and Tail
Pieces, prepared Rosn, Tuning Forks String Gauges,
Mutes Capodastros Caronet Reeds Mouthpeces, Reed
holders, Trianges, Tuning -hammers Bow Hair, Music
Stands Music Boxes, Violin Cases, Guitar Cases, Music
Pens, Bow Screws, and Trimmings for different Instru-
ments Instruction Books for Violin Guitar Accordeon
Flute, Flageolet Fife, Banjo, Clarionet &C.
Bargains may be had by calling at
UILBUS'S Musical Depot,
jy 28-3eod next to 10th st. Pa. av., side.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

AND STILL THEY CoME.--we learn that dur
ing the present season to the 1st instant. 70
vessels left Bremen for New York with eb7
passengers; 10 for Baltimore with 2,496; for
New Orleans with 1868; for Philadelphia
with 51S; and 3 for Galveston with 272. Total
100 vessels and 1908 passengers
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
DIED.,

In this city, on the 2th instant in the 51st year of her
age, Mrs. NANCY w. DURHAM, wife Of Mr. JAMES ii.
DURHAM.
The friends of the family requested to attend her
funeral morning at 10 o'clock, from the resi-
dence of her husband on Capitol Hill.
Intelligencer copy
New York. the oath instant in the Saith year of
his age, CHARLES HENRY OAKLEY, NJ. d.. u. S. Navy.
On the 10th instant at the residence of BERNARD JONES'
jr, Collinsvie, illinois, DAVID W. FOUTZ, of Virginia.
His effects in the possession Of Mr.. Jones' who de-
sires to hear from his family
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

1t was the Hon. Joseph Bell, Of Boston, who
died suddenly at Saratoga on Friday, and who,
in our despatch of Saturday, was called John
N. Bell. He was profound lawyer, Appointment
Wing, was once president Of the Massachusetts,
Senate, presided at the late Union meeting in
Faneuil Hall, and was q man of great wealth.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

THE SToRMs.-we had warm day on Sat
urday. 1t appeared as though old Sol knew
he was to be eclipsed, and therefore did his
best; but old Boreas noted his wrath, and
pulled up few breezes, and 10! we were en-
veloped Gin thunder, lightning, and in rain ~
We know not yet what effects have been pro-
duoed in the country, but our city has been
greatly purified and refreshed.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

PAPERS WANTED.--We want several copies
of the american Telegraph, No. 30, July 9TH,
and will be much indebted to such persons as
shall favor US with their copies.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
Review or the Northern Markets for
Yesterday.

Office fMe American Telegraph, July 2S
New YORK, July 90, p. m.-Sales of 5000 barrels of
-four at $4l2h for State brands, and $43l@$437 for
southern. Rye -four $3.3711 Corn meal 49,
Sales Of 5000 bushels prime wheat at lo2c and 5000
bushels Ohio Sales of bushels at 57
Csc mixed, and ooc for round yellow Oats 4a946c
Rye Tic.
Sales of lard at SC. Rio coffee S1a@sa4c.
Whisky 24laa25c
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

We are informed that the Rev. Father BAR
Der will succeed the Rev. J. E. biloxi as Presi-
dent of the Washington Seminary. The latter
gentleman, as is known, is about to change his
residence to Frederick city, Maryland. -Intelli-
gencer.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

Among the other curious changes which the
late census returns in Great Britain exhibit, is
a falling off of about third in the number of
working tailOrS.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

The report that the Young Mems Dramatic
Association intended giving in Washington an
entertainment for the benefit Of the orphan
asylums was incorrect.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

The New York Tribune states that since the
great London Exhibition was opened, 1866
persons have left the United States for London
and Liverpool in steamers and sailing ships
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

The International for August contains mag
nifcent description Of New York city. 1t is
taken from Benhey's Miscellany.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

The New York Tribune disclaims any appro
val OF the article We quoted on Saturday, "Fu.
gitive Slaves at the Great Exhibition"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
Arrivals at the Principal Hotels,
Up to IL o'clock, nt., today.

United States-G w Humphries, Iowa; VT Pep
per, Petersburg, Va; Ii Fitzsimons Pa; J Q Sloan,
Baltimore; w Brown, do; Geo Richstein, do; W Muir
ply and SON. Philadelphia; Gen NJ McCarty, Va.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
OFFICIAL Military Books for Sale by
" TAYLOR INJURY. Booksellera near 9th street.

y, ,ThiLUK MAUHT, Bookseers near 9th Street,
Washington.
Cavalry Tactics, vols; price $5-very scarce.
Wayne's Sword Exercise price ST.
Scotts Infantry Tactics vols; price $3.50.
Instructions for Mountain Artillery; price rs cents.
Coopers Tactics and Regulations for the Militia.
instructions for Field Artillery, Horse and Foot.
Crosss Military Laws.
McCombs Courts Martial
Ordnance Manual.
Army and Navy Registers.
And all other Government books and documents,
jy &C.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28
Sht oAhb hhnSJ
London, July 18th, 1851. (

following from Mr.. JOHN s. CUNNINGHAM
CRYSTAL PALACE,
London, July 18th, 1851. I
To Messrs. Lacey and Phillips, Of Philadelphia.
Gentlemen II am happy to inform you that
your splendid Harness has won the prize medal
of the Great Exhibition. 1t is an honor of
which you may well feel proud.
Remembering that you had to contest with
magnificent articles in your line from all parts
of the world, it is indeed superlative compi-
ment.
But, in addition to this, you have the further
honor of being thus mentioned in the Official
Report, which is soon to be printed:
LACEY g. PHILLIPs.-A case of harness Of su-
perior quality, which has been got up regard
less Of expense, and reflects much credit on
Messrs. Lacey & Phillips for their public spirit.
The mountings are solid silver, and the Harness
displays the best material and most elaborate
workmanship. Highly commended and q medal
awarded.
Very truly, yours,
JOHN s. CUNNINGHAM,
American Judge appointed by
Royal Commissioners.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

GEN. TwIGGs arrived at New Orleans the 25th
Instant.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

TAYLOR g. MAURY, Booksellers and
i Stattoners, Pennsylvania avenue, 9th
street. have constantly hand full assortment of
BLANK BOOKS, SCHOOL BOOKS, PENS, INK, and
PAPER Of every variety for sale at New York prices
Junp -
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-07-28

THE ECLIPSE OF THE Sun this morning was
very easily discovered from this locality. IL
was scarcely perceptible from any diminished
light, but the passage Of the opaque moon pc
meath old Sol could be plainly seem Our whole
city turned out to study astronomy, and smoked
glass was everywhere in requsition. This, we
are informed, win be the last eclipse this year.
In northern, Europe the observation would be
central and total, and the most extensive prep
arations had been made for astronomical obser-
walton. English, French, and American astro-
nomers located themselves at various points in
Sweden and Norway The Russian Government
equipped six stations, with three observers at
each; and the Prussian astronomers were to
arrange themselves at different places near the
shores of the Baltic. If the weather has proved
favorable, observations have been made along
the whole course of the moons shadows, from
the western coast of Norway, where it enters
Europe, to the sea of Azof. The results can
hardly fail to improve our knowledge of the
physical constitution of the sun, with which
the corona and red flames appear to be con-
nected