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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-06-18
The American t-Union.
charged.

The distribution of engravings to the
members Of the American Art Union. at
New York, commenced some time since
All subscribers, in addition TO the chance of
drawing valuable original painting, a med
al, or other prizes. receive one or more en-
cravings, which are alone u handsome return
for the money invested. For the last year
the engra,in es distributed to all the mem.
bers (over 10000 in number) are a large
and beautiful engraving, ''Anno Page,
Slrnder, and Shallow from Il paint
M by l. 20; AMI five smaller line
engravings dover Plains" The New
Scholar" The Card Players" Dream of
Arcadia" and The Image Breaker" These
are all finished and superior engravings, and
may be seen by calling on the editor OF this
paper.
We have also received the April number
OF the Bulletin OF the American Arl-U-
nion.' This is monthly journal of Art,
containing notices OF the affairs and plans Of
the institution, with Interesting varieties in
the literature of art. including essays, crit.
cisns, foreign aud domestic correspondence,
biographical notices Of artists, &c, &c. Each
number is 10 be illustrated by several orisi,
nal eneravngs, outlines, and prints of an in
teresiing character.
Each subscriber to the Art. Union, on
paying fire dollars, has n chance in the
drawing of large number of rich engra-
wings, in addition to the regular distribution
referred 10 above, and the Bulletin" from
the lime of his subscription, We shall an
nounce hereafter some of the prizes offered,
aud the ergra,ings TO be sent to all sub
scribers.
The Honorary Secretary, in this place, is
bVcrUs l.. TILDEN.
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Reduction Of Postage

Under the new Postage law, which goes
into effect on the lst of next month, the post
age on the REGISTER will be as follows:
To all towns in Addison County, FREE.
To any office out of the County, within
fifty miles of this place, fee cents quarter,
or t,cenfy cents ayear.
For any distance over so miles, and not
exceeding 800, ten cents quarter, or forty
cents a year.
For any distance greater than 300 mile.
and not more than 1000. fifteen cents quar-.
ter
NEWSPAPERS sent more than 1000 miles
and not exceeding 1000, twenty cents a
quarter 1000 to 1000 miles, t,centy frt
cents quarter; and more than 1000 mile,
thirty cents quarter.
OK LETTERS, the postage will be as fol
lows For every single letter, not exceed
ing 5000 miles, if prepaid, three cents; if no
prepaid fce cents and Tor any greater dis
lance, double these rates. When conveye,
wholly or in part by sea, and TO or from
foreign country, for any distance under 25oC
miles, ten cents over 2500 miles, trent
cents. Amy letter or parcel not weighin;
over half an ounce, is to be deemed single
letter, and for every additional half ounce
or additional weight of less than half AT
ounce, an additional single postage is to b'
charged.
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goguc purposes, while the Wings, us appeared
from the resolutions just passed, remained true
to all they had ever protested on this subject
aversion to slavery, and determined oppo.
siton to its extension under the authority of the
United States.
Mt Lathrop also referred, without apologize.
ing for Slavery, or conceding that it was Other
than great evil, TO some Of the manifest DC.
signs of Providence in permitting its existence,
and especially as to the civilization and en-
lightenmcnt Of the now barbarous md dcgrud-
cd tribes on the continent of Africa While
developing these views, he was listened TO with
evident interest by large audience, though
no, all, we are aware, were Colonzationists, or
fully sympathized with all his tOnc,s.
His remarks were received with frequent APP
rlause.
The convention WINS also addressed, with
much effect, by DR.. WARsER, Judge BoTT
and others The members Of the convention
separated as they had continued from the first
in the hest feeling, and under the hNppiest o
mens for success in September. Whatever oc
ours elsewhere land throughout this State, nj
least, we hope the same spirit will prcvail), We
shall act together cordially and tremendously
rs Of old, and fully maintain our present strong
position. OF this, our friends everywhere ma,
| be assured.
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Sariains Magazine, for Jnly. is richly il.
lustratcd, and contains, among much other
Interesting matter, the first of series OF zen
prize articles, entitled 1.-THE Estranged
Hearts" The following, in relation 10 these
prizes, VIC cheerfully copy:
PRELIMISARy REPoRT OF THE COMMIT.
TEE ON PRIZEs, OFFERED ny THE Pun.
LISTERS OF SARTAINs UNION MAGA>
ZINE.
The unexpected mass of material offered
in competition for these prizes has necessa-
iily delayed the conclusion Of the labours of
tho Committee greatly beyond the period
originally designated; nor are those labours
yet completed. But, ms many Of the com.
petitors have expressed an anxiety TO know
what progress has been made in the bust
ness the Committee, at their meeting on
Saturday May 81, gave directions that the
public should be Informed OF the titles Of
five articles, ~ hch have been already select.
ed for prizcs. The determination TO deal
faithfully with more than four hundred cs-
says and tales. almost MS various in subject
as the variety of human taste and feeling,
and covering probably eigh, thousand pages
oil manuscript, Will be sufficient apology for
the delay. The final Report cannot be pro.
pared before the August number, hut the
publication of the Prize Articles will COM
mencc, as announced, with the July number.
| The order of publication will be no test oil
the relative merit of the successful articles
as the Committee disapproved of any attempt
to establish an nvidious and unnecessaiy
distinction The articles absolutely reject
ed remain subject to the orders of the wri
rcrs which, if already expressed, will he at.
tended to at the cal liesl convenient moment
All have been examined, but considcraL! -,
number are still under discussion.
The prizes already determined ale a. FL,
lows: W. w.
TINS Esrh.Ncrp nrAnrs- Clara More
'on' '"''h de ,r'ume,) Philadelphia.
IHE LAME GIRL-J. NJ. Legare, Aiken
Svuth Carolina.
/, OLD SUpERsrITIoNs-Er Bran
don, Cincinnati, OHIO.
TIE OLD AND TIE NEw--E. III. ii
Worcester Mass.
HANNIBAL COMPARED WITH NAroLEo'
William Henry Herbert, Newark, n. ,
Many articles which, through errors {
style or other defects, are lorecloscd iror
the competition, have been referred 10 tn
proprieiors of the Magazine as being possess
ed of sufficient merit, when compared wit
the best that have been offered, 10 rende
them, in certain respects, worthy Of furlh,
consideration by the Editor, in connexio
n with the Authors BY order of the Com'u
G REYNELL COATES, Chairman.
n Philadelphia, May 2G, 1851.
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~ The Boston Atlas has come out
recently in favor of Daniel Webster as
the next Wing candidate for the Presi-
dency. What will two or three papers
in this state, that take their cue from the
Atlas and the Albany Evening Journal,
say to this ? The alias says;
Now, or never, is the time to speak
out, The whole State, with one voice,
is for MIR. Webster. Everj one knows it.
All of US know that we shall never again
have such "A candidate 10 present, and if
he cannot be chosen no northern man
can be.
And now one word to the Wings of
the whole Union. What does the coun-
try need, and what's it likely to need for
President! Does it not require civil
ian, a statesman, a man of extensive in
formation and long experienced man
behind none of the men of the age, in
his knowledge of public law and the
rights of the nation man known and
RESI-, ecied in Europe, as well as at home,
and wb,ee elevation TO the head of the
government, a, this critical period would
draw towards il lie highest degree of
respect aud confidence rom all men, OF
all parties, now engaged in thc polllical
struggles of the other hemisphere.
Never, since the administration OF
Washington, has the country been in a
condition more urgently requiring wis
dom, and frmness, and intellect in her
councils. Events at home, and events
abroad, of most momenious importance,
are daily occurring before our eyes. We
need the greatest, aud wisest, and ablest
man among us at our head. Wepresent
him to you, in Daniel Webster.
II better than he, to guide the ship
through the coming tempest shall he
found, we will go for him but we are
yet 10 learn where such an one is TO be
looked for.
Wings Of the union, will you think
of these ihngsl Will you arouse TO
The consideration of the real hazards of
the times and the exigencies of the State,
ard at this most interesting moment
adopt course honorable TO yourselves
and safe To the country"
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SLAVE CAsEIN KENTucKr,- Clarissa, ne
gro womfn, was taken by her master some
Years since, to Pennsylvania, and detained
there seven months. She was taken back TO
Kentucky by her master on his return. Some
time ago she brought suit for her freedom The
case was tried at Frankfort few days SINCE hy
Judge McHenry. The Judge held that the tax
ing the slave into the State Of Pennsylvania
where slavery did not exist, made the slave free
and Clarissa MAS set at liherty.-Cin Gds'
We copy the above, not for the purpose OF
commencing the court for the decision because
an upright aud intelligent Judge could not nave
decided differently There are abundant pre-
cedents for it, and II conforms 10 the spirit and
intent of the Constitution so the court SIMPLY
did its duty in the premises. But we are IN
duced TO note the circumstances Tor the edihea'
ton of the aholi,onisls, who insist that negro
claimed as a slave cannot obtain justice, or nope
f,r the protection Of law, in slave State. nc
assertion Is wholly untrue, MS We have 20" ''ni,
peated opportunities TO know. Ana. nos - y
so, hut the fact is, all laws relating 10 s,a,'s ~
administered in spirit OF humanity ana gen
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NICARAGUA MATTERS. - John Bozmsn
Kerr, Charge to Nicaragua, is now with hIs
family ia New York, and will sail today in
the Prometheus for San Juan de Nicaragua,
Mr.. Kerr we learn from Washington, is 10
inquire into the state of things affecting A
merican interests in Nicaragua 1t is mol
vet determined whether the contemplated
treaty with Nicaragua will be made there or
with Mr. Marcoleita. ut Washington. The
interests Of American citizens in Nicaragua
have not suffered any detriment whatever,
either from the Government of Nicaragua
or from the British subjects or authorities,
This Government has every reason 10 be-
lieve that the British Government will faith
fully comply with the stipulations Of the
CLAYTON and Bulwer Convention, and in due
time treaty not inconsistent with that Con-
venton will be made with the Nicaragua
Government. We learn further that though
Greylown has not yet been abandoned by
British Authorities. it soon will be, and that
in the meantime no duties or other charges
are there imposed, on our citizens or their
eomnerce.-Bo Boston Bee, l4th.
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information indispensable to his position,
he came soon TO comprehend the condi>
ii n Of public affairs and the usages Of
legislative bodies, aud AFTER few years
experience, he got 10 be prominent
member, filled places on important Com
miitees, and the last two years OF his
service was the leader OIL the democratic
side, by virtue Of his Chair manship Of
the Committee Of Ways aud Means
This is one case gu, Of scores that might
be mentioned, to show the effect Of con.
tinuing men in office, after they have
qualified themselves TO do the business
nj their constituents and the country at
large.
We trust our friend, whose Impress
ions we have endeavored TO change, will
consider these facts, suggestions aud in.
ierences, aud let them have their ust
weight upon his mind. TO our view,
they constitute clear case, and furnish
all ample explanation Of the influence Of
the South in the conduct Of the govern
ment, wi,hou, referring anything To
slavery. Buffalo Com. Abe,
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IEY The Concert at the Masonic Hail, to-
morrow evening, will, We trust, be fully att
tended. Musical entertainments OF the bet
ter class should by all means be encouraged
The character Of the proposed Concert may
he inferred from the following notice in one
of the Montreal papers:
MADAME AND MONSIEUR KRoLLMAN's
| CorCERTs.-This week we have been high
ly delighted and positively charmed with
three Concerts, vocal and instrumental, Civ
en- BY these distinguished duisteS, Madame
and Monsieur kroIlman, who, on Tuesday,
Wednesday, and last evening gave as rich a
treat of varied musical entertainments. as it
has ever been our qualification to listen to.
Madam krolman's singing is powerfully eff.
feclivc and attractive, far beyond the usual
run of vocalsts that favor US with their sweet
warbngs and thrilling sounds that "swell
the soul to rage, or kindle soft DESIRE Mon
sieur krollman's performances on the violin
are truly astonishing and are far superior TO
any thing Of the kind ever exhibited in these
parts, either by amateurs or professional mu-
siclans. lie Is in verify a second Paganini,
and richly deserves to be received and pat
| ronized as such by all who can appreciate
| the intrinsic worth of unassuming merit and
fra, sccr dent skill. We need scarcely add
that the r9rfoimances of these accomplished
ariistes gave genera satisfaction 10 their de-
lighted audiences Tile here, and we wish
them all the success and encouragement their
talents and accomplishments justly entl,le
them to meet with during their wit in ms
Province.
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GoLD EXCITEMENT IN MAlNE.-For a
year or two past gold has been obtained
in Lower Canada, near the boundary of
Maine, principally on The north branches
OF The Chaudiere river. where the gold
is found in the sand or gravel in small
particles. and in no very considerable
quantity. Some returned Californians
have visited the dIggings-given them
The stamp of their appreciation and
caused a considerable excitement IN the
Kennebec. The HaiiOs0eH Gazette. of
The 9Th inst, states that the gold excite
menl had increased prodigiously and
that probably not less Than Two hundred
men started this week, and are ready to
start next Monday, for the gold mines of
the North. A company of dozen men
from Gardiner passed up the river this
morning. Companies are fitting out
here and in Augusta, TO start next week.
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Wing State Convention.

The Wings of Vernon, are requested to
meot in State Convention at Bellows Falls,
on Wednesday, the 25,h Of June next, at 2
o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose Of nominating
a State Ticket and making other suitable
preparations for the coming election. In
view of the importance OF this election, a
full representation from every section of the
State is earnestly invited.
1t is hoped that the members OF all The
County Committees will be present, as 1t
will afford them an opportunity Of confer
ring toaeibor. to adopt suitable measures
calculated to continue The harmony and sue
cess of the party.
JOHN DEWEY,
JOSEPH II. BARRETT, Wing
ORRIN SMITH, State
DANIEL A. flEALD, Cons
II. B. STACY, mi',ee
May 20, 1851.
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The State Convention.

We give in another column the list Of Town
Committees for the ensuing year, as appointed
by the County Committee. 1t is expected that
the chairmcn, in each town, will see that the
Wings Of their respective Towns are duly as
semblcd, some day this week, to appoint Dele
gates TO the State Convention, 10 be held Mt
Bellows Falls. on Wednesday next Old
Addison should be strongly represented on that
occasion. We understand that on the Rail
roads, passengers for the Convention will be
charged hut half fare. The season of the year
is a favorable one for our farmers, and a better
opportunity for n ride across the mor...dain
could hardly be offered. The hiusincss of mn
convention is of no li..i,c importance. While
little dlhc'cnce Of option will exist, probably
IS to the cN.,uidates, there is certainly great
deal depending on the platform upon which the
coming campaign. Radical and extreme posi-
lions will be certain to cndangcr our asccndcn
cy, and should be carefully avoided. The sen
timent of this County is right, as seen from lht
doingS Of our convention As this is only ih'
ground we have always occupied VIC trust likt
moderate and conservative views will remoif
ascendent in our State Convention. TIN
Wings Of Windham County, the Convention
being called there for the first time in scvcra
years, will be there in force, and they ar
"sound to The core" The Wings of Addison
will be with them on the 25th.
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g7Sln the course ofhis speech, at Albany.
Mr.. Webster made the following allusion to
Judge Prentiss, and his recent charge TO the
Grand Jury, in Windsor
And hope may be INDUCED on this &C,
casion, gentlemen, partly on account of ii
high personal regard. aud partly of the excel
lence and ability ofthe production, to refer
you all to recent very short opinion of Mr.
Ptenliss, the District Judge of Vermont.
[ Applause. True, the case before MIN did
not turn so much on the question Of the con-
sltuIonaliiy of this law, as the unconstilu.
tionality and illegalliiy, and utter inadmissi-
biliiy. Of private men and political bodies set
Ting up their notions above il, ON the idea
of the higher law that exists somewhere be-
tween us aud the third heavens. | never
knew exactly where. Cries OF Good, y
and laughter
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ca The New York, Boston. Philadelphia,
and Baltimore Reporter, published at New
York, By George w. Mearson, has been re-
eeived. 1t contains complete lists of the
Banks in the several States, with a report oil
their standing, together with all broken OF
fictitious Banks, and counterfeits. In ada-
tion' there is much interesting reading mat
ter relating TO Banks, and also Price Cur.
rent report. The plan of the work is adj
nirable, and we are con6denti il will be found
the best paper Of the kind published Month.
ly 81 year in advance semi monthly
$780, weekly SO. This includes the poet.
age, TO all parts of the Union.
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The Wing Rerieo, for June, has likenes:
cf Hon.. Alexander Ramsay, and articles on
the Lie and Times Of VIM. II. Crawford
Janius Spai1 and her Politicians THE
Rival Painters :" An Exile's Dream :
" Dona Paula, concluded g Death,verses,
" The Diary of Lady Willoughby; !" "ThC
Yankee Mahomet !" Sc. We commend thi.
work 10 all Wings, as an ably conducted pc
riodical of The higher class--sound, spirit
ed, and conservative. in its political and
literary opinions.
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in earnest. 1t is long time since we have
celebrated and Nermoniers can have
no better opportunity TO show their patriot
ism and their mistaken fidelity TO the Union,
than this year Of secession and disuhion, in
certain quarters. More than is usual, too
we believe, the people in other parts of this
State are disposed to improve the occasion.
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MINsEsorA.--The Territorial Univcrsii,
of Minnesota has been located at s.. Anthony
This is new town built up within the las
two years. Immediately arolnd the falls. Il
is chiefly occupied by hardy emigranl. from
the State of Maine. No more beautiful OF
romantic site could have been selected. The
university building is TO be erected imme
dialely. The school fund has been so hus
banded in that territory as 10 secure to ever,
child good common school education, free
| from all eXpense 10 parents.
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Peterson's Magazine, for July. (the 18th
no. of the 2oih volume,) is handsomely EN-.
bcllished, and contains god articles from
the pens of several popular American wri-
tiers. 1t is edited by Mrs Ann II. Stephens
and published lin PhiadelphiA) at 81 a
wear.
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erosliy mat would cxtott admiration from tho
most vehement anti.siavery man in the coun-
wv "a fili'ics arc provided for an appeal TO
legal tribunal whenever slave is punished H.
legally ana he is sure Of having all the rights
catcd.-Buf Com. Adu. TF'
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Godcy's Lddy's Book, for July, is on our
table. 1t contains great variety of litera-
airy articles, all of which arc original, and by
American female writer's 1t has also seve.
raj spirited engravings. This number COM
menccs the 22d year of the Book"
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ca Rev. Is. o. MEEKER, of the Metho.
dist Episcopal Church, has been stationed
at Troy, N. Y, and his brother, Rev. HIRAM
MEEKER, has been appointed his successor
at this place.
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THE FoURTn OF JuLY.-In several of
the principal towns of the State, preparations
are in progress for celebrating The Fourth.
What say the citizens of Middlebury to this
movement? II anything of the hind is to
be attempted hore, it is lime to talk of i,
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= CO Mr.. a. j. WOOSTER, of Cornwall,
has Two year Old Atwood Buck, which
sheared 10 l-2 lbs, few days since, il being
one years growth to day weight of car>
cass ll9 lbs. Mr.. Wooster has twice been
offered $500 for one half The ownership OF
'ths Sheep, which price he has refused.
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The North american Miscellany is a beau
tiful printed weekly, on fine paper, each
number con iaining 4s pages Of carefully Sc,
iesied and choice literary matter from Amer.
lean and European periodicals.. II is pub