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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

LG The New York THINE is very
decided in tho opinion that Messrs. Cusn-
ING, HUNTER and MARCY will 90 into
Mr. PIrRcE's Cabinet. The editor
thinks that public sentimcnil the ranks
Of the Pierce party will control and
command the appointment # at least
two of them "Nr. CusnlNG,7 the TriJ-
u'ic says, lis the foremost man, intellect
ually, in the PIERCE ranks in New Eng
| nd H. has ind istry. force clearness
of thought; and, AS a writer perspica-
city Of style aud polish of expression.
Mr. PIERCE needs sach man in the az
ministration. in order to go easily and
successfully to the close Of his term.
He wants. also. conGdant upon whose
judgment and friendship he can rely, as
well as one whose ability is equal to any
emergency that is likely to arise during
his career. Another condition. which is
essential to his success is to have man
who will not be plotting for the election
of himself to the prcsidcl c. Mr. Cusn-
ING is such man lie is q personal
friend of the President, enjoying intimate
and confidential relations with him,
assessing conGenial tastes sil habits,
aud though all iuveterate p1'tcr and
contrivcr ot'schcmcs for lis oYa advance
mcnt, h. will be prcc.u led froa indu'g-
ing his propcn>itics in this particular. for
he belongs to qutrter Of tn, country
that will neither claim nor get Presi-
dent, after General Pierce. during the
present generation. Mr. Cr>nlNG may
be said. therefore, to combine all the re.
quisites in the case that seem necessary
to insure his appointment"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05
EE The Churchmam New York

EE The Chnrchman New York
commences the new year under the edi-
torial charge of Rev. Henry n. HUI.
SON, A. NJ, well known by his lectures
on Shakespeare. His merits as vigo-
rous and racy writer, and his earnest
devotion to the Church whose doctrines
that paper supports, will give the
Chmrchman healthy vitality and an
enlarged sphere, under his management.
JonN HEcKER, Esq, has become the
proprietor.-Published at No. 0 Spruce
street, New York. Terms, So a year in
advance.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

The above named schedule, together
with samples, of at least four quarts, of
Wheat, Corn, Rye, Oats, Pease, and
Beans, must be left with the Secretary
or Assistant Secretary, on or before the
10th day of January, for examination
by the committee, who are TO meet the
day previous to the annual meeting of
the Society: but no second premium
will be awarded to the same individual
for the same kind of crop.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05
A SLIGHT MISTAKE BY NE /" SRI

A SLIGHT MISTAKE BY HE SPIR-
ITUAL RAPPERs. In the anxiety to
learn the result of the late Presiden-
tial election, some persons in Califor-
MIA consulted the -Spiritua RapPers,"
who declared that Genera Scott had
been elected. The rapper also named
the number that voted forlim, and the
majorities. Pennsylvania set down
as giving Scott $500 majoity. Illinois
was declared to be the State giving
the largest majority for Perez.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05
APPROACHING Manufactures

APPROACHING MARRIAGE.-Wash-
ington, Dec. 29.-lhc fashionable
world of this metropolis in high state
of excitement. 1t is said that the At
torney General is about to lead to the
hymcncal altar a beautiful and fasciu-
ating widow, long known as the queen
of the ton of Washington. The learn.
ed lawyer and distinguished politician
has lately taken to the study of Pc
trarch's Sonncts ard works Of like
charactcr.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

E& The slaughter of cattle and
sheep in Vermont, this Fall, has been
great; The short supply of winter feed
raised panic among the farmers, and
they have sold a large part of their
stock. Very many estimate that enc.
half the sheep have been sent to the
butcher. Certainly not less than one.
third have been slaughtered - The
slaughter Of fat cattle has also been very
great. But the drowth Of summer has
been compensated by the mild weather
of November and December, and there
is now good demand for COWS. The
price of hay has fallen onc-third, and
there is little fear Of an inro!erable win
ter. When man distrusis the Maker of
Seasons, his foresight is always marked
by in6Gite intelligence and kindness. -.
81 Adams Messenger
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

SrATUARY MARBLE--A beautiful spe-
cimen of pure white marble, nearly or
quite equal to Italian statuary marble,
was shown to us few days ago by DR..
HARRIS, of this place. 1t was taken
from a quarry in Brandon, recently O.
pened BY him, in company with three
other persons, who are proceeding to
work it for statuary and other purposes.
1t is clear like porcelain, and is adapted
for all kinds of carved work for which
marble is used
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

A Rum QUARREL-Two Frenchmen al
East Middlebury, having ardcntly imbib-
ed on Christmas day, got in a quarrel
and one of them, with a sharp axe, aimed
a violent blow at the head of the other
A third person interfering received the
blow on his hand, cuttingit in shocking
manner. The man who was axed will
probably say yes on the sth of Fcbrua
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

INTERESTING BAPrIsM.-Rev. DR..
Bowling, late of the Broadway Church
New York, but now of Philadelphia re.
Gently baptized by immersion. in SAMSON
street Church, Miss Abby Judson, the
eldest daughter Of the late Rev. DR.
hudson, the distinguished missionary to
Burmsh. The interesting ceremony was
witnessed BY a vast audience. whose graf.
iteation was increased from the fact that
the young lady was attended at the hap
tistry by the widow of the missionary
Mrs. Emily G. JudSon, better known as
popular authoress Fanny Forester y
N. Y Tribune.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

E<Gen. Cass, in his Cuba speech
the other day, emphatica'ly approved
the course of Mr.. Fillmore, in relation
to the difficulties between Mr. Law and
The Cuban authorities. The grumblers
of the Democratic press will have to
succumb to this high authority.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

IL Hon. Edward Everett is to be
the Colonization orator at the anniver-
sary of that society in Washington on
the 18th inst,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

AWFUL WAsTE.-The New York
Sunday Atlas, in speaking of the saw
full waste" of twenty-five casks Of Ii
quor poured upon the ground in Maine,
says reproachfully that such an a
mount of liquor, "properly distributed
would have carried the primary cleo
tons in two or three wards of that
city.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

EE CoNGREss did not literally ad
journ over from Monday to Thursday
last, and then again to Monday as We an
They might as well. They hav,
done nothing to speak of during the hol
idays.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

Bishop IvEs.-The Courier and
Enquirer publishes a card from the
Rev. j. ii. Hobart, of New York, con-
tradicting the statement the London
Tablet, that Bishop Ives, of North
Carolina, has become Roman Cathc-
lie
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

WooL.-Wool, in England, is said
to be worth rs cents pound, conse-
quently there has recently been rise
upon the article in our own market.
The high price is attributable, in part,
if not wholly, to scarcity in the for
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

LE General Pierce secured more
than votes enough TO elect him in the
free States alone. What is more singu.
lar, he would have been elected if all
four Of the large States New York,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

ERRATuM.-" More law astringent.n
in our article on the Vermont law, last
week, should have been printed las it was
written) "a law more stringent"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

Is The Spiritual Rappers were in
convention two days at Boston, last
week, and hada very silly time--accord-
ng to all accounts.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

Ba- A Frenchman thinks the En-
glish language is very tough-'.Dare
is look out" he says" which is to put
out your head and see and look out
which is to haul in your head and not
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

LIZ The North Carolina Legislature
adjourned on the 9th ult- without elect
ing Senator
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

Ez-The works Of Hon WM. ii. Sew
AID, in three volumes, are announced
by Red6eld, New York.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05

IL Hon. w. II. KING has been
worse again lie is going to Havana.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1853-01-05
Addison County Temperance Meeting.


Mddlebury, Dec. Goth, 1852
Gen WIN. NASH, President of the
society, called the meeting to order
Prayer was offered by Rev G. w. NoYEs
The Secretary being absent, Rev. F.W
OLMsTED was appointed Secretary, pro
ten.
Minutes of the annual meeting held
in February last were read.
On motion, the following gentlemen
were appointed a business committee,
viz
Rev. G. w. NoYEs,
Hon. PETER STARR,
Dea. CALviS SQUirR,
Dea. l. d. GnEGoRY,
Rev p j. III. MYERs.
Hon Peter Starr, being called upon,
made some very interesting remarks up
on the constitutionality Of the law re.
Gently enacted in this State.
The substance of his remarks was
LIST. The right of trial by Jury is not
taken away, either expressly. or by just
implication in any Of the provisions Of
the act
1t is expressly provided that the
County Courts and Justices Of the Peace
shall have concurrent jurisdiction Of tho
offences described in the 9Th section Of
the act, and in no othcr case is it pre-.
scribcd that Justice Of the Peace shall
decide, exclusive Of the right Of trial By
Jury
ID The provision for granting a
warrant for searching dwelling house
for liquor is not inconsistent with the
constitution, unless it be. that il is re.
quired that it shall be granted only on
the oath of three legal voters instead OF
one, as IN ordinary cases Of granting
search 1carrants.
3D. Tho provision making it the duty
of sheriffs, constablcs, and certain other
legal officers, on information, withou,
warrant, to search shanties, tents, & at
Agricultural Fairs, and other public
occasions, and seize liquor, and appre.
bend the person having it in possession
and take him before a magistrate fol
trial els analogous to the case IL
which it is made the duty of sheriff tc
apprehend rioters without warrant, ant
to seize counterfeit bills and tools and
implements for countcrfeiting, without
| warrant
On motion, the meeting adjourned un
til o'clock. p. NJ.
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AFTERNOON . O'Clock.


Pursuant to adjournment, meeting
called to order by the President J.
Cobb was appointed Secretary, pro
ten Voted, thatIdclegatcs be appointed
by this meeting to attend the State
Temperance Convention to be held at
Rutland, on tho LIST Wednesday in Jan
uary. The President nomina cd
and the meeting appointed the follow
ing gentlemen as said committee of nom.
nation Rev DR.. Merrill, Rev. Mr..
Mccker, Rev. Mr.. Olmstcd, Hon Davis
Rich, and Calvin Hill, Esq
While the committee on nominations
were in consultation, Rev. Mr.. Good
hue Of Shoreham made some very per-
tincnt remarks, calculated to inspire new
zeal in every lover of the Temperance
cause.
Rev Mr.. Noycs chairman Of the
business committee, reported the fol-
lowing resolutions, Which report was
accepted. The first resolution being
read, remarks were made by Mr.. Starr,
DR.. Merrill, Mr.. Olmstcd, Mr. Mcckcr,
Mr.. Battell, Mr.. Barrett and others :;
the question was put upon its passage
and carried.
/. Resolred, That the provisions of
the law known as the Vermont liquor
law are suited cffectually to remedy the
evil for which it was made.
The second resolution being read by
the secretary, was discussed by several
gentlemen and passed
3 Resolred, That We deem it the du-
ty of temperance men to sustain and car
ry into effect the liquor law of 1852.
The committee appointed to nominate
delegates to attend the State Temper
ance convention to be held at Rutland re-
ported the following gentlemen, who were
appointed.
f. W. OLMsrEp of Bridport,
CALVIN SoUIER, of New Haven,
i. D. GREGORY, of Weybridge,
G. w. BARRows, of Salisbury,
II. S. CrsnMAN, of Orwell.
Voted, that the county be divided in
to four sections, and that a committee
be appointed in each section to make ar
rangements for Town and School Dis
trict meetings, to show the great impor-
lance of the Temperance reformation and
of coming to the polls to prevent the
suspension of the new Temperance Law.
Voted, that the standing committee
call the attention of the community to
this subject and make the appointments
While the committee to nominate Del
egatcs were out, DIR. Brockway and sew
eral others made remarks calculated to
arouse temperance men to action, after
which the meeting adjourned.
WILLIAM NASH, President.
JgsIus CoBB, Sec. pro tenn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

4 Man WITH EIGHT WWEs.-William War
die was indicted at the Oxford asszes for inter-
marrying with Sarah Martin. his former wife, El-
len Wormsley, being still alive. This was one
of the most extraordinary cases perhaps that ever
came before court of justice. The prisoner was
most determined Benedict. having married no
less than eight wives in different parts of the coun-
try. Atthe time of his committal six of these had
been discovered namely, Ellen Wormsley, whom
he married at Manchester; Sarah Martin, married
at Walsall; Elizabeth Perkins, also married at
Walsall Matilda Graft, married at Birmingham
Mary King, married in the Isle of Man and Han
nah King, whom he married at Dymock in GIou-
cestershire. Besides these two others have been
discovered since his commital-one of whom had
herself taken another husband All the eight
wives (except the last)were brought to Glouces-
ter for the purpose of confronting their faithless
Don Juan, and the trial was expected with the
deepest interest The women were placed in a
room by themselves, and formed quite harem of
every complexion, from the fair blonde to the dus-
ky brunette and so great was the curiositv of the
public to see them, that the officer might have ad-
ded something considerable to his emoluments by
exhibiting them for money. However, the gos-
slipping public were doomed to disappointment
for on the prisoner being arraigned late on Tues
day night, he pleaded guilty. His lordship de-
ferred passing sentence for the present.-EngGsh
Paper,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11
SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK OF
CLOTHING.
@SVs~

VNHE undersigned takes pleasure in informing
u his friends and customers, that he Is now in
full receipt of most splendid stock Of
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING,
selected by himself, and particularly adapted to
this market. 1t comprises a complete assortment
Of all GOods usually kept IN Clothing and Fur
aishing Stores, part of which, enumerated below,
he respectfully calls your attention to.
The Goods will be sold at very small ad
vance, holding to his motto as heretofore, "quick
sales and small profits" He hopes that his friends
and customers will continue to extend to him the
liberal patronage of which in past times he mas
been the recipient.
LIST GN GOODS
\ C0ATS.-Dress and Frock Goats, of fine
French and English Cloths and finished in the
best and most fashionable styles.
Single Breasted Frock Coats, made of Blue,
Brown, Olive and Black Cloths.
Spring and Summer Goats, Frock and Sack,
and made Of Cashmere, Tweed, Silk, Plush,
Cashmerette, Drab de Etc, Alpaca, Pongee Silk,
Plain and Striped Linen.
PANTS.-French, Black Doe Skin Pants,
Extra fine, Plain, Black and Fancy Cashmere
Pants of every description. Plain aud Fancy Cas-
sinett Pants, White and Brown and Striped Lin
en and Cotton pants
VESTS.-Black and Fancy Silk and Satin
Vests, White Satin and Marseilles, and Buff
Vests, Cashmere, Silk, Lasting, Bombazine and
Cashmere Vests.
On hand, also, Panama Hats. Silk Dress Hats,
Kossuth do, Caps; fine lot of Stocks, Cravats,
Blk. Silk and Fancy Neck and Pocket Hdkf's.,
Fine and Common Shirts, Drawers, Socks, Sus-
penders and Gloves, Trunks and Carpet Bags.
A large lot of BOYS CLOTHING, always
0n hand.
q He respectfully asks call before you purchase
Clothing elsewhere.
JACOB P0LLPTZ,
Corner Va. Hotel, below Stage Office.
Staunton, April 81, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

"THE Word, SELAH."-The translators of
the Bible have left the Hebrew word Selah, which
occurs so often in the Psalms, as they found it.,
and, of course, the English reader often asks his
minister, or some learned friend, what it means.
And the minister or friend has most often been
obliged to confess ignorance, because it is mat
ter in regard to which the most learned have by
no means been of one mind. The Targums and
most of the Jewish commentators give the word
meaning ete,nallyto torerer. Rabbi Kinchi regarded
it as sign to elevate the voice. The authors of
the septuagint translation appear to have regarded
it as a musical sign, equivalent perhaps to the
word repeat. According to Luther and others it
means silence! Genius explains it to mean, Let
the Instruments plcyend the singers stop. Wo-
chem regards it as equivalent to ctrslun corda, up
my soul! Summer, after examining all the sew
enty-four passages in which the word occurs, re
cognzes in every case, an actual appeal or sum-
mons to jehovah They are calls and prayers
to be heard, expressed either with entire direct
ness, or if not the imperative, 'Hear Jehovah !
or, Awake, Jehovah p and the like still earnest
addresses to God that he would remember and
hear, &c: The word itself he regards as ndica-
ting blast of trumpets by the priests. Selah he
itselfhe thinks an abridged expression, used for
litigation Selah. Higgaion indicating the sound
of the stringed instruments. and Seah vigorous
blast of mpets.-BibliOtheca Sacra.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

LIES CHANGEs.-A lady of Cincinnati who
had been over persuaded by her parents and her
lover, whose affection she did not reciprocate, to
approach the hymenal altar, on Thursday even
ing, April 9TH, plucked up courage, when the i'm
portant question was put to her by the officiating
clergyman, and resolutely answered "no," when
by the rubric, the proper reply would have been
faint blush, a soft sigh. and a whispered eyes"
The CONSERVATION of all parties may be imagined,
but not described. Remonstrance was in vain.-
No, said the young lady, and no it was. The
swain was embarrassed but not discouraged
Casting his eyes about the room he inquired, is
there any lady here who will have me, if so let
her make it known. One arose and declared her
willingness to undergo the infliction. bargain
was instantly struck, the knot was tied as quickly,
and the parties have departed for the home of the
gentleman in New York.-Cin. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

CHARCOAL FOR SwINE.-Itis is not perhaps GER
eraly known that of the best articles that can
be given to swine while in preparation for the tub,
is common charcoal. The nutritive properties are
so great that they have subssted on it without
other food for weeks together. Geese confined so
as to deprive them motion, and fattened on three
grains of corn pei day, and as much coal as they
can devour, have become fat in eight days. The
hog eats voraciously after little time and is new
er sick while he has good supply. 1t should al
ways be kept in the sty and be fed to the inmates
reGularly like all other food.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11
BARGAINS. BARGAINS!!
AT THE NEW STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOOD STORE.

GEORGE w. SMITH having recently ar
u rived from Philadelphia, invites the inhabi-
tants of Staunton and the surrounding country, to
favor him with call. Cheap Mouslin Delanes,
at l2l and upwards handsome Berage de Lanes,
at lSS cents; Painted Lawns, at l2s handsome
French Printed Muslins, from 25 to 81 cents
Furnature Prints, at 81 to l2i; with large va
riety of DRESS GOODS AND SILKS for la
dies ware. Gentlemen and boys ware in va
riety. Blue twlled Denims at l2a cents, in con
nection with which will be kept good assort-
ment of Bonnets and Millinery Goods and Man
tillas. The store is located in Main Street, one
door below the Union Hall, and under the Vindi-
Gator Printing Office, StauntOn, Virginia.
GEORGE w. SMITH.
Staunton, April l3, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-11

CHINESE EMreRArIoN.-Rev Mr.. Williams,
Missionary at Canton, speaking of the Chinese
emigration, says
Emigration is taking the form of transfer OF
Chinese aborers to the West Indies, Demarara,
Lima and Havana, in contract of five years la
Dor, after which the parties do as they please
Few of the Coolies, however, will ever return to
China. If there could be any security tor good
treatment, The plan would be good one; but the
Spanish people are not the most trustworthy In
such matters. The English Government has as; an
agent here to make the attempt to Introduce Chl-
nese laborers into Trinidad Free emigration TO
California has nearly ceased but 1t is likely 10
revive. Probably three or four thousand have re-
turned. within twelve months past. The world
seems to be mixing up again; and its various fam
lilies are becoming acquainted with each other
Japan, Cotea, AMMAN, Madagascar, Thibet, Man
churia. &c., must also come in."
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POETRY.

From The N. 0. Picaysne.
Heart History.
BY ROBERT JossELYN.
Once, upon time, maiden
Sat beneath hawthorn tree,
And her lover, close beside her,
Murmured vows of constancy.
Fairer, sweeter than the blossom,
Hanging over her, was she,
And her heart within her bosom,
Throbbed and glowed unanimously.
Both Were young, and fond and foolish,
Neither rich, the story goes,
Ma was proud and Pa was mullsh,
Great their love and great their woes.
So they kissed and wept and parted,
Swearing to be ever true 3
Died the maiden broken hearted!
Was the lover faithful, too2
Pshawl she wed wealthy banker,
Islander whispered she was sold)
And no city danes ousrank her,
With her pockets full of gold;
Queen at every ball and party,
Decked with lace and jewels rare,
Looking very fresh and hearty,
Reigns the rictim Of despair.
He -coufound the lucky fellow
Took a widow twice his years,
Fair and forty, ripe and mellow,
With brace Of little dears;"
Rir plantatinn servants nlpnty
Splendid mansion, pomp and ease,
Cured the boyish love of twenty,
That inc,udbis disease.
Learn from this. ye doating lovers,
In your anguish, not to break
Anything of greater value
Than the promises you make.
Hearts were made to put in motion
Blood that otherwise would cool,
Pleasure, profit and promotion,
Graduate at Cupid's school.
ckson. Miss. 1858.
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