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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

RHODE ISLAND ELEcrioN. Am cleo.
ton was held in Rhode Island on
Tue.day for the double object of voting
on the question. whether u State Con-
vcntion shall be called for the purpnse
of revising the Constitution aud Of choo.
sing Delegates to a Convention in case it
should be decided to. hold onc. The
Providence Journal says
The manifestation Of conservative
strength yesterday has astohished every
one. 1t was an election ,eithom moncy.
and very little exercise Of political infu.
cncc. The people followed their own in
clinations, and although everybody sup
posed that the convention would be call
cd, and almost everybody supposed that
majority of radical delegates would be
returned to it, yet the unsolicited, unpur.
chased votes Of the people, given too as a
mere manifestation of opinion and with
out the hope of accomplishing any thing
have probably defeated the convention
and have elected majority of delegates
opposed to all ,he radical changes which
were intended by those who originated
the measure.
In this city, which the Democrats dis
tricted, and in which they boosted that
they would carry four wards. they hart
not Carried one. Every ward has given
a majority against the Contention, and
every ward has elected conservative del
egates Even the Sixth has gone a
gainst the Convention. against Dorrisu
in its modified and mitigated FORM and
in favor of Law and Order, at NINE HUN
DRIED AND TuIRTY-Two.
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INDIAN MEAL DoUGm NuTs.-

INDIAN MEAL DoUGm NuTs.--A
tea-cup and a half Of boiling milk,
poured on two tea-cups of sifted Indi.
an meal. When it is cool add two tea.
cups of wheat -four, one teacup Of but.
ter, one and half of sugar, one of
yeast and two eggs, with table spoon
full Of cinnamon or grated nutmeg.
If not sufficiently stiff, add equal por-
tons of wheat and Indian meal. Let
it rise till very light. Roll it about
half an inch thick, and cut it into small
diamond shaped cakes, and boil them
in lard.
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FAT CATTLE.-We learn that the
eleven head of cattle and sheep on ex'
hibition near the Crystal Palace have
been sold to Il. NJ. Bishop, of YER
mont, for Seventeen hundred dollars,
who intends keeping them on exhibition
during the Fair. they were collected
by y. +. Holabird, the recent owner,
at much expense, and are pronounced
by some Of our butchers who have Wis.,
tied them, the finest fat cattle ever
seen in this markct.-JoLr. Com.
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For PrcKIIse Eoes.-If the fol

For PIcKLINs EGes.-If the fol-
lowing pickle were generally known,
it would be more generally used. 1t
is an excellent pickle to be eaten with
cold meat, &c. The eggs should be
boiled hard (say ten minutes and d.
vested Of their shells; when quite cold
put them in jars, and pour over them
yinegar( sufficient to quite cover thcm)
in which has been boiled the usual spi-
ccs for picking; tie the Jars down
tight, with bladder, and keep them I'M
i'll they begin to change color.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

FRoM New MExIoo.-Late accounts
from New Mexico represent the Nava-
joes as becoming quite troublesome
They had recently attacked a rancho,
murdered a Mexican, and carried of five
children and quantity of stock. On
demand, they had given up the prison
ers and the stock, but refused to sur
render the murderers and Col Sum
ner was preparing to march into their
country to punish them. About COCO
sheep had been driven of by these In
dams. They have been peaceful for two
years They are said to have an album
dance of stock, and one field of corn con
tanning fifteen square miles There was
less excitement upon the Mesilla Valley
question, Gov. Trias, of chihuahua,
early in May, was at FL Paso, with eight
hundred men and artillery. He did not,
however, occupy the disputed territory.
II is said, however, that small Mexican
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SUDDEN DEATHs.-On the 27th ult.,
Ebcnezer St Clair, tavern-kccpcr at
South STAFFORD, was found dead in his
pasture, at about IL o'clock at night.
having gone there about sunset to look
for missing cow His position indica-
ted that lie had died without violence.
He was AZ years old and leaves wife
and five children.
On the 18th, Mr.. Geo. W. Sargent.
aged about 81, died suddenly at Wal
lipgford. lie had just returned home
from the funeral of one of his ncighbors,
and while he was taking care of his horse
suddenly fell,-was carried into the
the house and Immediately expired. On
q post norton examination of the body
n very large tumor was discovered, which
was undoubtedly the cause Of this sud
den death.
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Election, Tuesday, September 9Th.
Events and Speculations.

Intelligence from Europe, since our
last, gives less pacific appearance to
the affairs between Russia and Turkey.
Though foreign journals-especially
those of England-insist that there will
be no war, every day seems t" render,
that event more certain. Something de-
cisive may be expected before another
week
Further news from China confirms our
former estimate Of the Importance of
the rebellion in that vast empire
1t is reported, in commercial cir
cles, that great CONSERVATION prevails
throughout the whole north of China,
and that all business is suspended at
Canton. Shanghai and Chang Choo are
said to be totally deserted.
The difficulties between Austria and
Switzerland remained unsettled at the
last advices, and an Austrian force was
concentrating near tho Piedmontese
frontier
There are rumors of all intention, on
the part Of Santa Anna, to reannex Mex.
leo to the dominions of Spain. This is
not altogether iml rol able.
New York Democracy, just now, is in
most unpromising way. Last Thurs
day, We learn from the Albany Argus
[ Hunker Democratic), was signalizcd by
zone of the most exciting scenes which
ever occurred in the Assembly,"
"The question before the House was
the endorsement of the inaugural Of
President Pierce,proposcd by the Hon. D.
B. Taylor of New York, at the opening
Of the regular session-the "dodge" pro-
posed by Mr.. Gale of New York, en-
dorsing the inaugural with Gov. Marcy
Of the Buffalo platform, being the pend.
ing amendments.
The Argus states further that the pre-
vious question was applied, which cut
of all amendments, and that consequently
a stampede of members took place, %
Democrats (including the Speaker and
Is Wings quitting the hall, leaving but
90 members present. bare quorum
The Speaker was among the first of the
" fugitivcs," leaving the chair in posses
sion of a Wing. The resolves passed
46 to %. Four Wings voted IN the af-
tirmative. The Argus concludes by call
ing the attention of the Democracy of the
Union to ''this significant illustration of
what is called the united and harmOn NOUS
Democracy of New York'-they will be
able to determine who among us stand
on the Baltimore, aud who on the Buff
falo platform"
Advices from New Mexico to May
9th have been received. Gov. Trias has
issued patriotic proclamation to his
soldiers, but has not yet taken posses
sion of the disputed territory.
Mrs. Stowe is said to be travelling in
cognito ON the Continent.
The papers give particulars of
terrific storm which yisite d the Middle
and Southern States last week, causing
great destruction of life and property.
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E9 Wellington, contrary 10 gene

Wellington, contrary to gene
raj belief, was born sickly child; like
Turenne he was weakly when young,
and passed two years at Anglers, chief
ly oil a sofa, playing with pet dog.
He remembered his previous career
with no pleasure, and seldom referred
to it. His real life began in India,
where his body ripened by that genial
sun, and the exercise Of command call.
ed forth every dormant capability of
the general and the statesman. The
The tiesh-brush and iced-water- long
his sole beverage-are said to have
been the main instruments for preser
wing health afterwards.
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bank where he usually had II cashed.
Two seasons passed by, and .innumera-
bic letters we're interchangcd in regard
to RENTING drafts and inuneations.
At last being in need Of funds, we wrote
that we must insist on having the mon.
cy, irrespective of the state of the water.
lie was an honest creature at heart, and
sent it, forgetting to add the two years
interest, but dcducting u per cent for
his fee.
Lawyers will be little lazy some
times but can we blame man for
physical happiness or inactivity? The
LATEST one We ever knew livod at Shaw
neetown, Illinois lie had promised for a
yeat or two to remit to Louisville some
money he had collected for us Business
like demands, cajolery, persuasion, argu-
ment, and menace, had no effect on Linn.
He would write no more. AT last We
sent him in full the anecdote of the man,
who was so lazy that he ate apples of
the tree not being energetic enough to
raise his hand to pluck them. This
touched tho right spot, and he reused
himself so far as to send us the money.
The effort may have killed him, for
we have never heard of him since.
In no profession is there a more chiv
alrous sense ofhonor than in that of the
law. We have lively remembrance o.
having bcca long kept in constant bodi
iy fear by lawyer Of Little Rock, Ar
kansas. He had maintained most OBJ
stinatc silence for more than year after
rcce vi of us the full amount of Z
claim. 70 letter in which we dcman
ded an immediate and satisfactory ad
justment of the matter, he answered
that our former letters were too Yankee
like, but he was ready TO give us salts
faction at once. He ended by request
ing us to name our friend and weapons
as he would come on and fight us on oul
own q ound. We wrote him by return
post, to put Pickwickian construction
on the offensive letter. After applying
to some forty lawyers to collect tn,
claim from our belligerent attorney
all of them refusing the business OH tn,
plea of professional delicacy-we sue
cecdcd III retaining one, on promise o
twenty per ceut. As the warlike onc
charge was twelve, sixty-eight per cent
was all that ever came in our possession
The New York lawyers are noble ant
dashing practitioners. Marion nevei
charged more spiritedly. 1t was onl,
the other day one Of them sent US bill
of $50 for seeing to deposition of
few lines to prove the style of firm
adding that lie would retain the deposi
ton until the bill was paid We hop
he will fluid it good property We pai'
s. for another.
But we have said enough Our read
ers may think of our article as Mr.
Brown docs of newspaper criticism ii
the bar-that lit is time this thing wa
stopped" We have shown how and VIII
we admire lawyers Should any one c
them dissent from our views, we wi
fee another to dispute with him. VIII
not Does not the accepted theor
/ make Of lawyer moral gladiato
with ito let" on his forehead ? Does nc
one feel, when listening to forensic eli
queDce. that there is a man behind it
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

A Rich BEGGAR.-In Baton. Rouge,
Louisiana, a German beggar, appar-
emily blind, solicited aims of gentle
man, who jokingly offered him S. if
he would change 500 bill. 1mag-
inc his surprise when the beggar quiet
ly took the hundred dollar bill, and af.
ter placing it near his defective eyes,
deposited it in ore pocket, while from
the other he took out filthy wallet,
from which he counted out ninety-five
dollars, which he handed over to the
gentleman, leaving the contents of his
wallet still! unexhaustcd.-Bost Jour.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06
catalogue of the Graduates of Middlebu-
ny College.

Catalogue of the Graduates of Middlebu-
ny College.
I An English Catalogue of the Grad.
yates of Middlebury College, embracing
a Biographical Register and Directory"
has just been issued, under the direction
of u committee of the Associated Alum
nj, edited by Tnos. S. PEARSON, A. b.
This work has been in contemplation for
some years. The materials have been
gradually collected meantime, and the
Catalogue is now SO complete, that some
information is conveyed respecting every
graduate, and in most cases the record is
as full as could be desired. Mr. PEAR
son has been indefatigable in his cxer-
tions to make this publication what it
was designed to be. and his success has
been remarkable. The work is ready for
delivery to subscr bcrs at l.. w. Clark's
bookstore, in this village. where it may
also be obtained by others wishing
to purchase.
We need hardly say, in addition. that
tho Catalogue is highly valuable as 0
book preference, and that it is one which
will be eagerly sought by friends of the
College and of its graduates The price
in paper covers, Suitable for transmits
sion in the maiD is so cts-bound, 81
~cts.
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Addison County Wing Ticket.


For Senator'S,
ERASMUS D. WARNER, New Haven,
ROLLIN J JONES, Cornwall.
For Assistant Judges,
JOSEPH HAYWARD, Panton,
ROSWELL BOTTUM, JR., Orwell.
For Sheriff,
DAVID S. CHURCH, Middlebury.
For States Attorney,
JOHN W. STEWART, Middlebury.
Far High BaiiiE
GAIUS 4. CoLLAMER, Bristol.
For Judge Of Probate, addison District,
HORATIO SEYMOUR, Middlcbury.
For Judge Of Probate, Net1 Haren District,
HARVEY MUNSILL, Bristol.
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DIR Rt8llsttr.
MIDDLEBURY, JULY 6, 1853.
WING STATE NOMINATIONS.
For Governor,

For Governor,
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS, ST. Johnsbury. !
For Lieutenant Governor,
WILLIAM c. KITTREDGE, Fairhavcn.
For Treasurer,
GEORGE nOWES, Montpelier.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

ARRIVAL OF THE GEORGIA. The steam
er Georgia, from Aspinwall via Havana,
having left tho latter port on the oath
inst, arrived at New York at Z o'clock
last Tuesday morning, bringing so pas
sengers, S2,l4 900 in gold dust. and
the California mail of June l.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

IL The Albany Argus says of the
Presidential appointments to Office in
that State, four fifths mt least Of the
whole number belong either to the Free.
Soil-or what is infinitely worse-the
" Soft " or = Coalition" category.-BOst.
JOUr. ..-
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e. The Charleston Courier says
that several planters in the vicinity Of
that city are turning their attention to
The growth of hemp, aud design testing
thoroughly the capabilities Of the soil Of
South Carolina for that purpose.
A fitting employment for the fire.
eaters. Much good may it do them.
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ANOTHER JAIL EMrrY.-The jail at
Chelsea, Orange County,is reported to be
without an occupant. How happens it that
this year, of all Others, crime is so mani
testify on the decrease Some people
will believe our Infamous law" has
something to do with it. Perhaps they
arc mistaken
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

The REVOLUTION IN VENEZUELA
Later advices from Venezuela repre-
sent the revolution to be on the in
crease. The provinces of Cumana and
Margarita had also pronounced against
the government, and Coro and Mars
caibo were about to follow.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

A FISH CATCHING MAN.-The
Louisville Times says: 4 laborer nam
ed Cochran accidentally fell into the -iv
er, al the foot of Monroe-street. when
something Immediately caught him by
the ears and seemed disposed to drag him
away Not feeling inclined to give un.
der in such an unceremonious manner,
he commenced feeling around for the
body (if any he had) Of his antagonist.
After several unsuccessful efforts, he at
last succeeded in grasping an enormous
catfish by the gills- 1t was now hiA
turn to hold on, aud despite tho ducking
he got, be retained his grasp tenacious.
ly until he got him to dry land. Upon
examination il measured three feet in
length, aud six inches across tho eyes
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

SINGULAR AND HoRRRLE ACCIDENT
A despatch from Burlington states that
on Friday evening last, ]. Mason, of the
firm of Mason & Jewett, of Richmond,
was instantly killed. His neck accident.
ally came in contact with large circu-
lar saw in his mil, which cut his head of.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

RUTLAND CoUSTY.-The Wings Of
Rutland County made their nominations
last Wednesday-being last years ticket
throughout. The candidates for Sena-
tors are, Thomas f. BocUE, Pittsford T;
HARVEY SuAw, Tinmouth; ANON BAL.
LEY, East Poultney.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

nxy-The human voice has been
heard across the Straits of Gibraltar,
a distance of more than ten miles.
This only happens in peculiar state
of the weather. The sound Of mil
itary band has been heard at distance
of seventy miles OH clear, frosty
morning.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

other fruit, vegetable or grain, and
you cannot fail to have an improved
crop. This is American Guano-and
as good as that brought from the is
lands at heavy cost.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

E%A swarm of honey bees alighlcd
on young man by the name of Fry.
near Wheeling few days ago. They
covered his head aud face, and hung from
bis nose and ears like huge eardrops.
He took the matter .coolly, and by the
help of friend scraped them off into
nail kcg and splatheln for two dollars
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION - As the
Steamer Neio WorM was leaving New
York for Albany, last Friday evening,
her fues collapsed, killing two of the
frenen, and dangerously injuring seven
others. The passengers all escaped
harm.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

VERMONT Teachers ASSOCIATION
The third annual meeting Of this associ-
alton is to be held at Rutland, on the
23d, GATH and S5th of August. We
have already announced the speakers for
the occasion
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

BB~The Detroit Advertiser reports
the wheat crop in Michigan to be most
luxuriant, and says that j, will be ready
for cutting a week earlier than usual.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

AFRICAN CoLoNIzArIoN-A PROPOSE
ton to appropriate $1,000 in aid Of col.
was voted down in the Con-
necticut Legislature.
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EE"T The Fourth" was duly honor
ed, throughout the Upion,and in many of
the larger towns aud cities the occasion
was observed with imposing ceremonies
The country is probably safe.
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E4 Bishop HoPKlNs will preach and
confirm at St. Stephens Church, in this
village, on Tuesday evening, the 18th
inst. Services will commence at "a o..
clock
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

To CURE THE DYsPErsIA.-Give a
hungry dog piece of fresh meat, and
chase him till he drops il.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-07-06

EE Cheyalier Hulsemann has been
on visit TO the Water Cure establish
ment at BratNoboro
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force has been there for some time, and
Americans Claiming TO reside there as
citi-ens Of Me United States, have been
ordered QUE. Gov. Lane has been nom.
mated for Congress by the Mexicans Of
the Rio Abujo! "a
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EL A correspondent at Andoyer,
Mass, writes the following-published
ed in the Windsor Chronicle of last
week:
l. rIor. PARK AT MIDDLEBURY,
The friends of the Seminary are very
glad that Prof. Park finds himself able
to comply with SO many of the invita-
tions which he receives to engage in pub.
lie exercises abroad. At the coming An.
nivcrsary at Middlebury he is to address
the Philadclphiau (religious) Society of
the College Those that have listened
to his great efforts know that he never
falls below himself, and sends his audi.
encc away disappointed. 1t requires no
great gift of second-sight" to predict
that the address will be eminently reli-
gious in tone, fcrvid in eloqucncc, and
full of simple truths set in startling con-
trast aud array. Andoyer theology has
been recently endorsed by one publicly
known as of the "strictcst sectn of Or
thodoxy, (Dr Blagden, in the N. T..
Puritan but there is nothing like hear.
ing a man to reach the spirit and TEN.
per OH teachings aud faith. We need
not urge any who can, to be present at
the Anniversaries.
II. THE NEW PROFESSOR THERE.
The last Nu1dlcJury Register con.
tains the announcement of the rcsigna-
tion of the Professor of Rhetoric and
English Literature in the College, and
the election and acceptance of Rev, Geo
n Boardman, late of this Seminary, to
succeed him. In College and in the
Seminary. Mr.. b. has been well known
as thorough and critical scholar, and o
man of strong and Independent thinking
He deserves this honor from his Alma
Mater, who may well be proud that she
can command his services When We
recall how many Intellectual efforts have
been made to secure a suitable man fol
this post, (among the many Of her sons
who are confessedly well fitted H. nccu
py it but who are too thor iuehly engaged
in active pursuits to feel VII NJ ~ break
away from their various ca.i.gs and bo
gin new kind of life We must III l.
it Il happy fact that MIR. b. isa yo"n4
man, of scholarly tastes and habits, and
that on these very accounts the relation
is likely to be permanent one-in Col
leges,a thing dcvoutly to be wished We
arc sure that the = Young America Of
the Alumni have every reason to be
pleased with the selection. aud We have
no doubt but that Mr. i will secure
readily s. pc, mauently the good will and
confidence of the friends of the College.
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fiiIi u tltn. I!if WI
smell but the sun no sooner .rgins 10
shine upon them than some OF tnem
fall off, and others close up; aid thus it
continues Towering in the night all the
year.
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Is This number will reach some of
our subscribers day later than it is
due. GAUGE, Independence,
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TIE SoRaowFuL TREE. Goa.
near Bombay. there is singular veg
eia5l.-the so.row,n tr.c--so CT ID
because j, oal il ati.bos III lao n.slt.
NJ sun Z. no iio.- y arc = IL .o,n /.
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IL A correspondent at Andover,
Mass, writes the following-publshed
ed in the Windsor Chronicle of last
week