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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

A large portion of this weeks paper is
occupied with articles relating to the law
on which the people arc to vote next Tues.
day SO far as this paper is concerned
the present campaign now closes What
new form the question may assume, af-
ter the popular vote. we will not now
predict a statement of tho result Of
that ballot will given Mt the earliest
convenient day.
May we not hope every friend of this
law will feel moral obligation to be
present and vote on Tuesday ? Efforts
have been made on both sides, to secure
full attendance at the polls We want
a verdict that will be decisive as to the
popular scntimcnt-that will truly OK
press the judgment and choice" of the
people on this momentons question
1t is rather surprising to US that
persons sincerely DESTROYS of sup.
pressing illegal traffic in intoxicating Ii.
quor should not be more impressed with
the magnitude of the evil to be rene.
died. than with arprchcns;ons Of cousti-
tional difficulties in law that has rccciv.
cd the sanction of the legislature and of
the cxccutive-both under SOLEMN oath
that forbids them to consent to any act
whereby, i'll their judgment, the rights
of the people, IT'S established BY the con.
stituiion shall be abridged Two Of the
three branches Of the government have
thus alrcad, declared in favor of the law.
The third--thc judiciary-has alone
power to reverse this decision. The poo.
pic in their collective capacity cannot
settle this question. The law is made.
The supreme court has power to nnnul
it, fit shall be judged unconstitution-
al. The next legislature has power to
repeal it. But the people arc nor mere
~ asked to say whether they wish such
a law and desire to sec it enforced. A
decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States in full bench. that the
Vermont law is unconstitutional. they
would be bound to regard That would
be decisive, So would decision of the
Supreme Court IF this state. that it
conflicts with cur own corstitutiu
Nothing short of this--not even the
confident opinion Of the ablest lawycr.or
even of all individual judge, unofiicially
and before argumcnt-can properly COM
mand the regard Of the people in the
vote they are about to give.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

cause supported by oath or affirmation
Who is to judge of the probable cause
under the liquor law2 Not the Justice
certainly for he has no discretion. WI en-
the complaint is made by the three vo-
tiers in any Town to the Justice, no mat
ter who they are. They may be persons
entirely destitute Of respect for truth
and not entitled to the least degree of
crcdibility. yet on the application the
law says the Justice shall issue his war.
rant and if he docs not, he is liable to DO
fined not exceeding the sum of five. nor
less than three hundred dollars. And
should he make mistake and issue a
warrant improperly he would expose him.
self to an action of trcspass for issuing
warrant to search for liquors which his
neiglbor may have lawfully in his posses-
sion, and which the law does not make
it an offence for keeping.
Some months since We are informed
that the assembly of Ncw Brunswick
caught the Maine Liquor law fever
and passed bill upon the subject aud
sent it to the Home government to Laya
il approved as it must needs bc before
it could become a law. Queen Victoria
vetoed the bill upon the ground that Its
provisions initiated ngainst the rights e
her subjects. Now, sir, let me enquire
if the Crown he ads of Furore where
civil liberty has very slight foot
hold veto bill of this charac,er cause
it infringcs upon the rights of their sub
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

afterwards attached by the Chinese for
their passage money, and the voyage
was abandoned.
The English steamer from Queen
Charlutte's Island arrived Puget's Sound
with Capt. Rcnney and the crew of the
schooner Susan Sturgis. The crew were
taken prisoners by the Indians, but had
been bought by the Hudson Bay Co.
The ship Samoset has entirely broken
up, part gorg ashore near Fort Point.
and the rest on the North Shore.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

E< The St. Adams Democrat, in
its zeal against the liquor law, copies an
article from the Democratic Review, in
opposition to the Maine law, of which the
following are specimens
And what is freodoml The only
definition which does not define away all
meaning, is that ii is the absence Of all
restraints
We aver that the only criterion for
knowing how far government j. free.
is the extent to which bad actions are al
lowed, and that GIRL liberty niay Je
termed Tie constitutional yighf 10 do
wroHe."
Assuming such premises as these. 1t is
easy work to argue against the Maine
law-or any ofher. In fact, all laws
except those for the protection of crime
would, on the above principles, be un
mitigated tyranny How many votes
will such ridiculous foolery gain against
the Vermont Liquor lawl
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

tE5-> Orson 5. Murray, formerly a
Baptist preacher in this state, but who,
in chase of divers ultraisms, long since
apostatized to rank infdelity ,torturing
himself with many strange methods of
returning to nature, lis at last brought
to the brink Of premature grave by
his folly. lie says Of himself:
II am at the bottom of a long, steep,
rugged ascent. At the commence.
ment of cold weather my vitality is
extremely low-down near to zero.
If the frame work be in the main sound
there may yet be building up that
will last for while. But if few of
the principal timbers prove rotten and
give way at this crisis, my work is
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02
Map of Middlebury Village.


We are glad to learn that Mr.. \. l..
Forrest, agent for Mcssrs PRESIDE &
Edwards, Civil Engineers, of New York
City, who is now staying at the Addison
House, is procuring subscriptions for a
large and handsome map of our village.
from actual survey, showing the streets.
dwelling houses, public buildings, build.
ing lots. &c., with the names of the pro-
prietors. The survey will be commcnc-
ed as soon as one hundred and twenty
copies are subscribed for. Several of
our citizens have already literally
pledged themselves in favor Of the en-.
tcrprisc, and We trust this rare oppor-
tunity will be cordially improved. The
same firm has been employed to exc
cute maps IF Brattleboro, Burlington.
Bennington, Rutland. St. Adams, Mont
pclicr. Woodstock. Windsor. and Bran
don-most or all of which are now COM
plctod. Let us not be behind our neigh
bors in a work so manifestly desirable.
and one which every public spirited cit
izen, it seems to US, will take pride in
aiding The expense is trifling, the ad-
vantage, in many respects, very great.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02
Teachers for the West.

LADIES desiring to join the Thirteenth
Class Of Teachers of the Board OF Ma.
TroNAL PoruLAR EDrcArloN are rcqucs.
ted to address written applications to
Miss Nancy SwiFT at South IIadlcy.
Mass. BY the list of March. or week or
two earlier, if possible They should
specify the age residence and religious
denomination of the applicant, the bran
chcs she can teach, and her experience in
teaching and be accompanied BY tcsti.
monials in regard to education. capacity
to teach. natural pcculiaritics and NOR
a. aud religious character. Good sense.
patient energy, Il hopeful spirit, decided
pety. and some experience in teaching.
are Indispensable. \ capacity to sing is
important None need apply who are
not thoroughly qualified in tie common
branches a capacity to teach most or
all of the higher, is desirable
The Class will assemble at Hartford.
CT, on Friday. the 18th of March. and
leave for the West on the Goth Of April.
The intervening six weeks will be occu.
pied in the usual course Of preparation.
under the superintendent Of Miss Swift:
embracing, among other things. Lectures
by the Superintendent and others. on va
rious subjects having special reference to
the teaching and government of schools,
aud to preparation of the teachers for
their new positions in the West The
course. though brief, is very important.
Applicants will have notice of their
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02
GJr Rr9iIstrr.
MIDDLEBURY, FEB. 2, 1853.
Addison County Agricultural Society.
MANAGER Meeting.

The Board Of Managers Of the Adds m
County Agricultural Society are hereby no.
titled to meet Mt the Court House in Middle
bury, on We !ncsidy, february 2}J, 1853, at
10 o'clock, a. NJ, for the transaction Of the
usual business. BY ordsr Of he President.
4O.3w. j II. BARRETT, S,c'y.
Middlcbury. Jan 81 1858.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

stitution as they understand it or a.
VOW their utter hostility 70 I'll intcrdic-
ton ? In conclusion we wish when the
gentleman writes again. he would not
forget to mention tie seventeen thou
sand petitioners. of womc,i aaj chihdtcn."
as we were among the .'l.us and like
tie be thus noticed. i G.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

Mr.. EDToR
1 wish to speak of a custom that
is disgrace to all who participate in it.
| allude to the practice of young men
going out to have a spree-a real train"
as they term it-and thereby disturb
ing the peace and quietude of the neigh
borhoods through which they pass and
abusing and imposing upon the respect
able portion of community. a respect
able Cotillion party was recently held
not hundred miles from Middlcbury.
The admirable music. the dccorum and
gcntlemanly demeanor Of the Young men.
the graceful appearance and fascinating
charms of the lowell fan a Happy
Christmas that greeted the circle, COM
bincd to render the occasion interesting.
y company of young men of differ
cnt class assembled in the barroom anu
sitting room for the purpose of disturb
ing the festivities abusing the house and
all who came in their wake. At an ear
~ hour in the evening, a platoon march
cd up to the bar and called far ln.por -
The landlord informed them that nc did
not keep the article. Thereupon. smash
went glass amer glass until they were all
demolished. a large pitcher shared
the same fate One Of tlle leaders was
made to feel tina. the way of the trans
gr'SSor j. nara Inc broken glass lac
Grated ms hana to m extent which caused
the blood tie flow freely At the frsi
sight OF o'ood some OF the ne" recruits
'Ai'ef'f ava reco,ied' hu' beng u, par.
~ a' ~ ''ef ie"a,Fs' Irey s'oA ralll d
a ~, were mustered ii't' actual service
'''S was me hfs' Nre-'he "leIl'g Il
tAr campo a.
ne hes'l artillery was reseF'cd to
Slei us I"r' on more snps'2nt, iurni-
lure iamI mirrors chars S'ocI'ards'
pe"usle"u" were "en""'i ed. ana rag
lneh'S earT'ou ABOUT ny me deSpciad"eS
rs ira mes 81 victory III me hrs' a. Il
secoho 81 g'S'lh.l l. some q TIE com
iahy were wounded y surgeon WAS
summoned l" dreNo their WOUNDS Some
Lave marks that they cannot rub odt f'r
mol'hs
I"elr niagara LOOKS ana ld'ot gaze
ther paisiea lihDS ana flushed counter
ances an" 'heir rcd ana merry eyes. were
sure indication that they came direct
from drinking SALOON, Some OF the
number appeared to have lost the use OF
their limbs IN measure but, in the
phrase OF the Apostle their tongues were
set on hire OF he'll Their babb.ings aud
tainted breath,their profane and obscene
language, like the baneful effiuvia arts
ing from the Bohon Upas, polluted the
very air they breathed. They ware
armed aud equipped for any emergency.
having brought their mun.l"ns of o..t
with them, heavily loaded witt liquid
poison that has taken moro liy., taan
Famine, Pestilcnce and IL Sword
The landlord appeared 20 be very
fine man. and used his best eudcavors 20
suppress their riotous proceedings
Touch match to a magazine aud in
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

sD~The Supreme Court was in
session at this place three days last
week-haying adjourned last Thurs
day evening. Only two decisions were
announced-both reversing decisions
of the County Court, under the ruling
of Judge Pierpoint.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

E&The Board of Managers Of the
Addison County Agricultural Society
will hold their meeting a week later
than was first contemplated, the Presi-
dent having deemed it expedient to
change the day.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

EE Mr.. HAwKINs, the celebrated
Temperance lecturer, will deliver an ad-
dress on the Maine Law, at this place,
this { Wednesday, evening, at the Con-
gregational Meeting House.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

TIE Gen AnNsTRo~G CASE. - On
Monday. Path, President FILLMORE sent a
message to Congress covering the award
Of Louis NAPOLEON in the case of the
brig Gen. armstrong It will be rec.
objected that President TAYLOR made a
demand upon Portugal for indemnity for
the destruction Of the Privatccr zen
armstrong in the harbor of Fayal. in
1914. Portugal refused payment, but
finally the case was referred TO LOUIS
NAPOLEON. as umpire. The Emperor.
after rcciting the circumstances that
preceded and followed the attack on the
Gen. ArnlSty0Hg.in the harbor of Fayal.
under the guns of Portugal, By Brit
ish feet, proceeds to state that Cant
REID not having applied, in the begin
ming, to the neutral power for protection,
but having repealed aggression on his
vessel by force had, himself, violated
the laws Of neutrality, and consequently,
released the sovereign of Portugal from
his obligation to afford protection. from
which it appears that Her most faithful
Majestys government cannot be held re,
sponsible for the Consequences that fol
lowed. and therefore he decided that the
claim has no foundation. aud that no in
delnnity rs due from Portugal
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

E&- The Maine legislature, a cores
pendent of the Tribune says, are divid-
ed on the Liquor law as follows House,
for the law, 10 against it, Al Senate,
26 in favor, 5 against.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

EMr Nesbitt, the contractor for
the prepaid government envelopes, has
at len 9Th produced an embossed stamp
which is satisfactory to the postmaster
general They will be ready for dcliv.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

MASSACRE OF CHINESE. We have by
the last English papers an account of a
terrible massacre on board an English
barque, the Gertrude, bound to Havana
from Annoy. The borquc had on board
$50 Chinese coolies, who were sold to la.
Dor for : eight years IN Cuba, at 81 a
month. Ga the passage a disturbance
occurred, which the Captain construed
into mutiny, and called his crew around
him aud fired upon the Chinese some
ten times. killing II of them.
The Chinese tell an entirely different
story. They say that the Captain Of the
ship bought them for Sill cash which
was subsequently taken from them BY
the Chinese who took them to the YES.
sci, under prefenee of buying provisions
for them. After sailing from Annoy.
they were kept on half allowance offood
in good weather. aud in foul, had bis.
cult piece day, for three days, and
water but twice. The disturbance, they
say, was quarrel among themselves, and
not mutiny.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

E@f BILLY BowLrGs has been de-
posed, as chief of the Sominoles, for con-
senting to remove from Florida, and for
urging his tribe to ratify his agreement,
by removing. Trouble in that quar-
ter is pprehended
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

OSLYA VIA AGE AFTER ALL.-The peo-
pie Of Burlington voted on Friday, the
2lst inst, to reject the 81 arter The
vote on the question of preference for
City or Village Charter, was as fol
lows Whole number of votes pollcd
SOC for Village 27S, for City 1913 Ma
jority for Village 40.-Sc1fine/, .Idn.2 %.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

The total number Of Disasters in 229
Slx'steanlcrs seven propcllcrs.and thirty
five sail vessels have gone ont of czs-
tcncc entirely In many instances the
amount Of losses have been matters of
estimate, as many must necessarily be ;
but much pains and care have been tax
en- toprocure, in each case, reliable nfor-
nation.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

E-1- The barquc Nautilus has been
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

My RUFUS CnoArE has been ap-
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

The MASSACHUSETTS LIQUoR LAVA
case under this law came up for trial in
Boston few days ago, when the presid,
ing justice remarked -
The unconstitutionality of the law
need not be considered. 1t has been af-
firmed by every court in this State where
it has been questioned, and the decisions
Of other Courts upon very different laws
do not touch the statute of Massachu-
sets"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

Loss OF LIRE And pRorrgrr OK THE
L.Ncs.-'fhc Buffalo Express publishes
4 statement Of marine disasters during
the past year, together with the loss Of
life and property caused by them, pre-
pared BY Captain G W. Rounds, agent
of the Northwestern Insurance Compa-
ny. The loss of property is large being
some $500 0G0sreatcr thar any previous
year The los Of life is also large Cap
tain Il, puts it at POO, which is probably
considerably under the number. Many
persons. who were competent to judge,
put the number lost on the Atlantic a
lone, as high as 500 The list of disas
,crs occupies about two columns of the
Express. The following is the rccspit-
ulation Of the losses =
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-02-02

DIX OR DlcKISsoN.-This is now tho
great cabinet question 1t is supposed
that Gen. Pierce is disposed to appoint
Mr. Dix, but very strong influences are
brought against him 1t is a mere ques
tion of patronage Slavery has nothing
to DO with it, Mr. Dix would make as
good a slavery man as Mr.. Dickinson
but it would make a great difference in
the distribution of the offices in New
York
The Nevada journal., 1853-06-17
Notice to Contractors.

THE SUBSCRIBER, sole contractor for
the construction of the 'South Yuba Min
ing and Sacramento Canal Company's"
works, hereby invites proposals for building
dam across the Yuba River. at the foot of
the canon on said river, at the point where
the survey commences.
The dam must be constructed of stone and
of sufficient strength to resist the pressure OF
the entire volume of waters of that river
when swollen to the highest mark, and a.
greeably to the design of the compaEy's En-
giner, Capt John Day of Grass Valley.
The work will be commenced on this sec
ton of the canal, on the lst of October next
when the river is presumed to be at its low.
est stage.
Sealed proposals for this work will be re-
ceived until that day, and must be endorsed
"Proposals for DAM" and addressed to :he
subscriber, care of T. w. Colburn, Esq.
Nevada city.
The work must be of the most substantial
character, and such as to pass inspection and
approval of the Engineer.
n. PEABODY POOR, Contractor
Nevada city, May lS. 1853. mv20-4m
The Nevada journal., 1853-06-17
Grass Valley Saw Mill.

0NHE powerful and extensive SAW MILL
u connected with the works of the "Grass
Valley Gold Mining Company" is now in
full operation, and prepared to fill all orders
for LUMRER of every description.
The Engine is a first class sixty horse pow
er. and runs an eight feet MULAY SAW,
and Circular Saw-the former having 280
strokes, and the latter over one thousand revo-
lutions per minute and capable of manutactu-
ring about 10000 feet in each "a hours.
We have on hand over 5000 first quality saw
logs, and can furnish on short notice the BEST
clear stuff, Sugar Pine Siding, and Din,e,.-
sion Lumber up to 32 feet in length, and
Plank up to AZ inches in width, or wider if re-
quired.
We shall put up in a few weeks, splendid
PLANING MACHINE,
(Woodworth's patent) capable of dressing
boards on both sides at the same time; Also,
''tongue," groove" q. "bead' them for cell
ings, flooring, &c. &c.
The "Grass Valley Saw Mal,n
is situated near the centre of the village, on
the south side of Wolf Greek, (Auburn road)
and forms conspicuous landmark, as well to
citizens as TO strangers. A new and substan-
tial bridge will be Immediately erected over
Wolf Creek, giving easy access to the lumbe
yard for teams-the ground being nearly lev
ell and the facilities for loading unsurpassed
by any establishment in Nevada county.
TERMs-Cash, at the Io,cest prices.
J. WINCHESTER, President
DAVIS DIVINE, dept Sup't.
Grass Valley, A pril 20, 1853
The Nevada journal., 1853-06-17
J. LAhh, w. G. ALBAN.
Drugs, Medicines & Chemicals
WhOlps1I. ouJ Retail

Wholesale and Retail.
4 RRs. LARK AND ALBAN having formed n
NJ partnership in the above business, and
removed to the old stand formerly occupied
by Lark and Garrason, directly opposite
Phelps Hotel, Main ST., Nevada city, are now
receiving the largest and best selected stock of
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Patent Mecli-
ci'aes, Perfumeries, Brushes, Cigars, Lamp Oh,
etc., ever brought into this market, all of which
we will sci! considerably less than forp er pri-
ces, and we hope by long experience id close
attention to business TO merit liberia share OF
public patronage
10 THE LADIES we can furnish yhe finest
variety of Perfumery this side of tb . cities be-.
low, such as Eau Lustrals, Pomat inns, Creme
Capillarie Bears Oil, Macassai Oil, Rose
Hair Oil, Fancy Colognes, Lubin's Extracts,
Charcoal Tooth paste, Tooth powder, fine per-
fumed soaps of all Kinds, hair brushes, tooth
brushes, nail brushes, shell dressing combs.
toilet powders, chalk balls, etc. etc.
We particularly invite the attention of the
lovers of good Cigars to our stock of La Fra
gancia, Ell Coloso de Rodas, Ell Dorado, Cas-
tanon, and many other fine brands, which we
offer wholesale and retail at reduced prices.
We invie physicians to call and ex anime
our stock of Medicines. We are determined
TO furnish the profession with medicines at as
low figure as they can buy in San Francisco.
Physicians prescriptions put up carefully
upon the shortest notice, at all hours.
My II -3m LARK & ALB AN.
The Nevada journal., 1853-06-17
Whig County Convention.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Wings oI
Nevada County that Wing County Con
vention has been called to meet at Nevada
City on Saturday, June 25th, for the purpose
of sclectng-delegates to represent the Wings
of said county at the State Convention to be
held at Sacramento city, on the 9th day OF
July next to nominate candidates for the
several Offices to be filled at the next State
Election.
The Wings of the several townships are
requested to meet at such time and place as
NAV be convenient, and select delegates to
represent them at the county convention. For
the purpose of securing prompt action, Sat
urclav, June 18th, is suggested as a suItal le
time for the several township meetings.
JnIO.2t* BY order of the
WING County CENTRAL COMMITTEE