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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

ons them or holds them to free soil. And
up to the time that the South seriously
prepares to abolish slavery, it will re-
main inferior 10 the North in sclf.sup.
porting power and all the elements of
tho progress she would emulate without
adopting its conditions. Tho great Sc
crct Of the astonishing growth aud the
iismcnso resources of the free States, is
nothing else than liberty aud democracy.
Where they exist. fussy Conventions to
encourage and attract trade by long.
WINGED and shallow speeches are not
needed where they do not, whole ma.
ton of orators might spout forever with
out thc slightest eiIect-N y. 1tiJune
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

M. Bird, Professor of tho black ari
visited our town last week, and gave one
Of his inimitablo exhibitions, of which
without promise Of reward or solicitation
from him, we will give brief outline
First camo flaming advertisements, tell.
ing Of hats productive of rabbits and
feather beds, and Of noses cut off, with
out material injury to the owner, espoc'
tally if large ones, and next camo the
Professor himself. But somehow our
city government would not permit noses
to be cut off for public spectacle and
for hire, and our Professor had run up
n small bill at the Printers These cir.
cumstanccs taken together, induced the
Magician to deposit his baggage with
the express agent, and to walk up few
miles, to take the cars at the next sta.
ton, ostensibly, that the departure OF so
renowned a worker of miracles, might
not get up excitement and call out dc.
nonstrations Of applause, which are en-
barrassing to modest man. Some how
our Sheriff, who always has an eye and
ear for everything which has bearing on
the peace and dignity of the State, sug.
gcsts to the express agent that the bag
gage might as well not be sent on. A
word to the wise is sufficient The i'm.
plements Of art diabolical arc retained
and next morning the Professor, by some
slight.of.hand or other, causes the money
requisite to purchase out the Printers
interest in his miracle engiucry, to be
put into said Printers hands, and he goes
on his way rejoicing, to show to other
delighted communities the wonders of
his magicalepowcrs.
P.S. This puff has not been paid
for. but we expect the dimes as soon as
the Magician secs it.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26
Additional News by the Asia, at New
York
New York, APRIL 20.

New York, April 20.
Two steam frigatcs, nearly completed
in the yard of Mr. Rtcher, of NorthAcet,
intended for the Russian Government.
were seized by Mr. Seaman, of the Gus
toms, on the 9TH inst. The machinery
for thom, Of the value of $4,000. was
also seized by the Customs authorities
The vessels are of 1900 tons, and pierced
to carry % guns They are not named.
but the one ready for launching had the
figure head Of the Gar.
The London Globe, of the 7th, adds
that further seizures had been made. of
a very considerable quantity of machin.
cry, also intended for the Russian navy.
In the last class of seizures is comprised
large portion of machinery Intended
for the equipment of the frigatcs now I'M
der capture, and engines destined for
expectation to Russian ports in which
ships of war are now being built for the
service Of the Gar. The total value Of
the last seizures is estimated at about
cl0000.
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BANK OF CAsTLEToN.-We have
noticed a telegraphic report from Bos-
ton, stating that the " Bills of Bank
of Castleton were not received at tho
Suffolk Bank in Boston. and that the
Bank had failed" We do not believe
there is any truth in the report 1t
may be that an unusual amount of bills
have been presented fer redemption,
for a few days past, and that there
was not funds enough in the Suffolk
Bank to redeem them at moments
notice But 50 far as the failure Of
the Bank is concerned, it is all moon
shine. The bills are perfectly secured,
and we advise all persons to give
themselves no trouble about the mats
ter Western ". Journal.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

JUNIOR ExuiBlrIoN.-The Exhibition
of the Junior Class will take place or
Tuesday next, May 2,at the College Chap
cl. Exercises will commence at 81
o'clock, p. NJ.
Those subject to military duty are
hereby warned to be on hand, armed
and equipped, according to regulations
in such cases made and provided.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

from an Interior Australian Journal -
'>oNs OF NEW England
TWO barrels of your Native RUN on
tap, and hr sale at the Brick Store
Dectin;er 10. 1913"
Sons oiNew England, descendants of
the Pilgrims, children Of the iron men
who, with their feet upon the Plymouth
Rock, liftel up their voices in praise
and thanksgiving to that God who had
guided ana Protected them on the
Ocean, and with whom they were alone
in their wilderness home dedicated them.
selves and their lostcrity to the advance.
mont of his kingdom, and the pcrpetna.
tion of Ills glory-see you this 1.-TWO
BARRELS OF Noul NATIVE RUM What
a commentary upn the stern morality
the unhinchlng ptrlotism, the sleepless
piety of your Puritan fathers. Your
NATIVE RUN ~ low came rus native to
New England, Il. home of the Pilgrims
the place where Leir ashes rest Who
has dcsccrated thir honored graves who
has stained their memory, who falsifed
their lofty teachings, and oblitcrated the
influence Of thei great example, by
making rum matte to New England, a
thing to the manr born2
"Sons of New England" you who
have wandered acoss Oceans to the far
off Islands Of IL sea, come to the
" brick store" al be merry. Drink,
carousc, be draka, revel in the produc,
tious and call up he memories Of your
far-oif home Be Oily and shout, hurrah
and sing, be obscene and blasphemous in
speech, roll in Australian filth, grapple
with each Other angry strife, fight, riot,
strike, stab and Ill each other while the
fire of your nave rum" is in your
veins, and its fines maddening your
brain Yes yel "Sons of New Eng
land come to :" TO brick store" hero in
Australia liet is your native rum"
here the means q debauchery, of licen-
tlousness, OF wlkedness and ruin, of
death and REMAINDER, oh HSons Of
New England" tat the means of all this
moral aud physical desolation, came from
the home OF the Puritans,th country of
your pilgrim fatsrs, your native land
Albany State re.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

IL a most beautiful phenomenon
occurred Sunday eve in connection with
the Northern Lights A wreath or belt
like dense white cloud, first spanned
the heavens. from horizon to horizon
passing through the zenith 1t remain.
some fifteen minutes, slowly dissolving
and passing away. We have not heard
of any new sect founded upon this sign
in the heavens, yet.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

The Nebraska Bill still drags its
Flow lougth along in the House, and the
Globe comes laden with one leaden
speech after another for and against,
while Douglas still declares that it shall
80 through. But it seems rather quiet
since those recent elections, and petition
after petition is being poured in from all
parts Of tho country, to still with re-.
peated blows the last convulsive throcs
Of the fallen monster. Mr. Odds of
Ohio, has been urging bill in the House.
providing for the increase of the rates of
postage to five and ten cents The grad.
uation and Homestead bills have passed
tho House. The latter provides for Civ
ing q quarter section of land to actual
settlers, while the former provides for
selling the public lands. those that have
been In market ten years yet unsold, at
one dollar per acre; Is yrs. at rs cts
20 yrs at 80 cts; rs yrs 25 cts, aud
so yrs. at l24 cts. per acre, providing
the purchaser actually intends to settle
and does not, with the purchase, acquire
more than $50 acres of the public lands,
under the provisions of tho act,
The Gadsdcn Treaty was rejected by
. vote Of 81, to ls, in the Senate.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

Mr.. Everett positively denies hav-
ing written the Hulsemann letter, as
he has been alleged to have declared
he did. He Acknowledges, however,
that he consulted with Mr.. Webster
in reference to the subject.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

TX Barnum has sent out couple
of Yankees to capture and bring over a
regiment Of Cossacks, for an exhibition
Better pocket the Nile and few Pyra.
mids while over that way.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

APPoINTMRNs BY THE PRESIDENT.
D. MacaulaN of Louisiana, Consul
for Venice al the Adriatic ports
which belong t the Lombardo.Ve
tan kingdouf
j. S. Pardc, of Wisconsin, Consul
for the port ofSan Juan del Sur, in
Nicaragua.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

CHARLESTON COMMERCIAL Coz.
vENToy.-A dispatch from Charles
ton, dated Wednesday, says There
is very large audience in attendance
on the convention this morning. Tho
committee appointed to prepare bust
ness has submitted a partial report,
recommending the construction of a
Railroad to the Pacific by the South
ern rontc, the encouragement of South
ern mining interests and Southern
manufactures, and the immediate es-
adjustment Of commercial intercourse
with the provinces of South America,
which may be reached through the
river Amazon and It's tributaries.
The Pacific Railroad resolutions are
under discussion. Speeches have
been made by Leslie Coombs, Albert
Pike, and Jones of Tennessee.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-04-26

EE Whena returned ambassador
introduced 70 ling James Spanish
noble OF mean atellect, but covered with
jewelry, jane exclaimed-"Hoot, mon,
and ye mind re of Solomon's importa-
tion--gold, pesocks and apes.'
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Addison County Temperance Union

An adjourned meeting of the subscri.
bcrs to tho addison County Temper.
ancc Union was held at the Congrega.
tional Church, in Middlebury, on Tues
day, April 18th, inst, at 10! o'clock A.
NJ, Hon. PETER STARR in the Chair.
The exercises commenced with prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. Olmsted r. l.. Full.
Ter was chosen Secretary, and Messrs
Olmsted Bates and A. Wilcox were ap
pointed a committee to nominate officers
for the Union.
The following subscriptions to the
furd were reported, viz
Shoreham, 100000
Salisbury, 100000
Middlcbury, $4,000
Orwell-in part $4,000
Cornwall $4,000
s27,95O,oO
And for the State fund
Middlcbury, $4,000
Shorcham, 100000
SS650,00
On motion of DR.. Merrill, Voted
That the directors take measures to fill
up tie subscription to the State fund tc
the amount of Sl7,500,00
The Committee appointed for that
purpose, made the following nominations
for officers for the Union, and the nom
ineos were se,erally elected to the Offices
named:
Hos. DAVIS Ricr, President.
Hon G. G. TILDrs, ! T. Pre-,
REV. HIRAM MEEKER, = A|eS'
Il. J.. FULLER. Secretary.
ANON Wilcox, Treasurer.
JACOB DEWEY, Collector.
Rev. DR.. Merrill, I
DR., j. Brockway,
j Cobb,
Horace Crane, Directors
VIM. A. Bates,
Rev. r. S Cushman,
Rev. +. W. Olmsted,
On motion, Voted, That the Direc
tors be authorized to fill any vacancie.
that may occur in the Offices of the Tn
ion.
On motion, Voted To hold meet
ing at Bridport, on Tuesday, the 25tl
inst, at 2 o'clock, p. NJ.
Adjourned to 2 o'clock, p. NJ.
AFTERNOON. Met pursuant to ad
journment, DR.. Meeker in the Chair
when the following exercises we're had
Prayer by DR.. Labaree.
Singing by the Choir,-Tomperanc
Call.
Address to Children by DIR. Brock
way.
Singing by the Sabbath School Chill
dren.
Addresses by Rev. DR.. Merrill, Rev
Mr.. Olrhsted, Dr. Meeker ard others.
Singing by the Choir
Benediction, by Rev. Mr.. Olmsted.
II. MEEKER President.
X. L.. FULLER, Secretary.
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Gen. Shields lately presented n petit
ton from fifteen thousand signers, beg
ging that Congress would appropriate
the necessary funds and take measures
for having the recent spiritual manifest
atoms examined scientifically. After q
short discussion during which it was
jocosely recommended to be referred to
Committee on Fby1ign Relations, the
petition was laid on the table. The
Hon. N. p. Talnadgo theroupon writes
= letter, which appeared in tho Times,
in highly indignant strain, and persist.
ing in the assertion, that since his name
was on tho petition and he had himselt
como to tho conclusion that the mani
fsstations aforesaid were very wonderful
and worthy Of invsstigstion, it wss highly
improper for Congress to make fun Of
the subject or treat it with Indifference.
Congress did not think SO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-19

The CASE OF THE BLACK WARRIOR IN VASE
xGToE-H can believe ears, there little pro-
liability that receiving official Information from the
President announcing the facts In the steamer Black
Warriors case to be as alleged in the newspapers Con-
gress will promptly authorize the chief Magistrate Of
the United States to suspend neutrality laws
with reference to Spain, by proclamation, IL the
steamer and her be not released by the Spanish
horities in Havana in few hours after of that
action Of Congress may reach Cuba For the time being
the anSpanish fever RACES with great violence Even
among members regarded free soer hear appeals
for letting the busters work their will Spans pow
er in Cuba at the first Summons from the Creoes Of the
island. We know that some Of the knowing have
actually wagered that in sixty days neutrality laws
will be thus suspended.
The Captain General by his high handed outrage has
struck cord which promises to ybrate anything but
agreeable music in his cars-that's certain In one
month after the President may be compelled 10 issue such
PROCLAMATION one hundred thousand armed Americans
might easily be landed from various points on our coast
on the Island of Cuba At present France and England
have their hands quite full a. home leaving the island
practically at the mercy Of American should
Congress say the word Under the existing Of
peraon heightened UNNECESSARILY by the too favorabes
oppor unities for the cheap acquisition OF the prize,
Il ain may look out squalls Tie fact that not vote
cast yesterday against the resolution Of inquiry pro
posed by Mr. Phillips, shows that the House by
indisposed TO proceed at to the subject mat
ter in practical way.-Washin9ton Star March IL.
EXCURSION OF TIE LEGISLATURE TO UTICA
Many mcmLers OF TIE Legislature, the press and evers
ladies' left this city Saturday morning for Utica,
invitation to visit the state Lunat Asylum that
city. They arrived there 1T about III O'Clock A. M and
proceeded in carriages 10 the Asylum, where they wero
welcomed by Dr. Or y the gentieaanly acting supern'
ments, after Iartnhing OF rich and bountiful repast
Tie guests and number Of the inmates assembled in tho
chapel reyous to leaving where eloquent addresses yere
mates OF the institution, and Hon Benjamin JOY OF te
Assembly The guests returned to the city about ten
O'Clock Saturday cvenin ALBANY Register, March 49,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-11-23
4IUW t1ts 4IuHIJ UttttItIs e -tttV 11N3 t11'tlI
2IOJ Cases aud Cartoons
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c.
Wells 4. Harper & Co.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
sEPTEMnER, Issf.

HAYEthe pleasure TO announce TO their Gus
Il Il toners and dealers generally the arrival by
packets Charm, Loduskin and Village Gem, Of
their FALL STOCK, comprising the largest and
most desirable assortment OF Goods ever offered in
this market and ha aing been purchased diTecf from
Tie manufacturers in Nor EagiaRd, under the most
favorable circumstances they are prepared 10 offer
as great inducements can be found in any Of the
Northern Cities. They invite attention to the fol-
lowing as comprising part Of their stock. viz:
Mems Thick sole COLL, .s-ls and 9.l4,) BOOTS
Do. Hungarian Tap, . do
Do. Napoleon a. 80
Do. kip, Cali, Goat and Grain, do
Do Calf Cork Sole, double Yamp and Sole do
Do Fine French Calf double Sole and Weller do
Boys Thick double sole do
Do Napoleon. Hungarian and Tap do
De- Kip, Calf and Grain do
Youths Thick doHble sole do
Do. Calf, Kip and Grain do
ChildTen's Calf Kip and Grain do
Mems Thick double sole GILL; SIP, and ola Brogans
Do. Planters, for servants, do
Do. Tap Sole and Nailed do
Do. Kip, Gale, Goat and Buff do
Do. Russell Thick do
Do Calf, Oxford. Buttoned, Congress. Hung. do.
Boys Kip, Calf, Goat and But do.
Do. Calf Oxford Ties.
Youths Kip, Calf aud Goat do
Do. Moniereys and Calf Oxford do
Woman's Kip. Calf and Grain Boots
Do. Morocco and Kid SuId do
Do. Planters and Dutch, TOT servants, do
20. Pegged Goat, Call, hid and Grain do
De. do seemed 90
Ladies' Kid, Morocco and Enamelled Ties a Buskins
Do. patent Euuka and Paris do
DO. Velvet and silk Toilet Slips.
Do CORD and blk SIX Warp Caters in great variety
ChildIens Goat Calf, Morocco aRd Kid BoOtees do.
AT M4NUFAcTURERS PRICES.
GUM ELASTIC GOODS. consisting Of Mems Over
Shoes and Sandals Ladies' Buskias and Slips (Can.
ten lned); Ladies' Long Gum Boots (for snoR) I;
Misses Sandals and Buskins.
NJ They have taken more than usual pains in the
selection oil their stock Of HATS aud CAPS consist
ing OF Mems silk, Iggola, Brush, Napoleon and other
styles, with general assortment OF Mems SLOUGH,
Wool and Fur, Panama blk Cass velvet trimmed,
Rockland, Know-Noihing, Young America, Artist,
HypedTome and other styles with Mems, Boys and
chldIen's Navy, Army, Paris and Other styles FASH
ionable Cloth and Glazed Caps.
$500 lbs. assorted Shoe Thread.
800 Brass baud Travelling, Key and other Trunks
All OF which they otler 10 the TTsde aud solicit
examination from al in search Of bargains
n w. A. HARPER & co
Prince Street Wharf, Alexandria, Va
September IL, 1854
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LOUDOUN COUNT
AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE

THIS is moi 4 manual labor schoo but i is
Il caliel an Agricultural Institute, because
shoroagh Instruction IS given IN al oraDenes q
Mathematics and Science useful 10 the farmer
and man Of business. The stndents are not taught
the fheorT only; bnf lhey are Instructed IN The
practical application II their studies % me every
das affairs q iile. They arg made acquainted With
toe phenotnena 81 n&suTe-tAnghf TIT properties Of
me soil-the requirements q planis-she compost
ton Of r1cks-lhe properties Of the atmospheric
&c. The advanced students receive practical m
struetion IN surveying farms-leyeliing waiter
courses-laying ouf roaas--makiBg Inaps-anaiy-
zing misunderstanding minerals. sc.
Agricultural chemistry is thoroughly taughian
illustrated By thousands d Interesting experiments
Ia the lecture roora-in The laboratory and on the
farm The pure chemicals are prepared a. the es-
tahiiskmenf The workshop Is furnished Win
iafnace turring ialhe, ard great variety Of tools
Tor working IN wool and metal. Hence the stu
dents have an opportunity Of witnessing all the
branches of mechanism from the telling Of timber
10 the polishing and finishing Of handsome and
costly apparatus every part 81 which Is iamhiafiy
explained. Their attention i not confined iothe
class hook; but they taken into the laboratory,
the workshop the garden end the field, and iheY
are madeAto understand hundreds Of operations
which everybody sees but few can explain. The
design Of the Institution Is 70 prepare y ung men
Tor business and y &C ompiish this desirable pur-
pose neither pains ne- expense i spared II obtain
ing everything necessary for taH and complete IL
lusration.
The course Of instruction is varied 10 suit the
farmer, the merchant and the engineer.
The establishment is delightfully."- located ard
has all the advantage Of purity Of water salubTity
of atmosphere and beauty OF scenery.
The regular sessions commence on the first Of
October and end on the frst Of August Young
men wishing 4e enter as students should, II posi-
be, make application before the closing Of the pre-
vious session.
Terms Tor The session Of ten months 5000 one
half PAYABLE in advance aud the remainder on the
LIST Of March. This includes iuifion, board, lodg-
ing, washing fuel and lights. The students in the
classical department are charged $50 per session,
extra 10 be paid in advance. Sons Of preachers
and editors are charged only $50 per session.
Books furnished when required al Store prices.
Farmers can have their sofia analysed, and
teachers and students can obtain pure chemical
reagents prepared at the estab ishment.
Address
BENZ. HYDE BENTON, Principal.
Aide p. O.,
Loudoun County, Va
MAY 25 1854 fly
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MeVEIGH& CHAMBERLAIN,


frI1cl CIfrrf NAEffI Atr+4A4ft-I
SEPTEMBER ~. 1853,
/ 1AyE The pleasure % announce % heir elIs.
IL TONERS and dealers generally The arrival Of
/ fketr FALL STOCK. which for variety and ex-
tent = moi Surpassed IN this market; and having
b~th parrhase1 u1Ih great care IN Boston and
I New 40rf, fhey are enabled 70 cIpf such induce
mepis a. csnnol fail 70 please By ftafPoFfies II
- Ysrgfsss raSs dispassi q seefse li<ir dealiss
sras practicable p fAsir ora Srafs great afraA-
facs H D. cBiain<d by giving % thesrs-oek care
ai examinasiou. Il i their ceiefnsDaion 70 sell
a. cheap a any Of The NoRfHgaN ClTiEs The
following list Of articles comprises portion Of
their siock:
425 hhds r. o.. p H. asd CHA Sugars
eco b.sss and bbis ke Loaf, Crushed and Palser-
lao bb,s A, y sni coffee sszan
rs hhds aad ticress Museo. ?. r. and cardenss
Mol1sses
I75 hbls n o. Molssses
IS 10 shgaT House and Boston Syrup
S75 bags RIO. LagniEz and lava Ccfee
Their stock Of recently imported TEAS IS very
large 70 which they invite particular attention. and
vii y every instance guarsatee The qailty Of such
a. they recommend. II consists IN p9ft Of
as halEehesfs GuuPowder, Imperial, Black and
Young Hyson, from medium 10 prime
lle bozes Adamantine snd sperm Candles
l15 do Mould do; ITO DO Rosin Soap
p Do White, Bar & Variegated dc; 100 do Pearl
$50 kegs pure Lead 800 bags shot, assorted Nos
lo9 kegs Rife and Blasting Powder; 1000 lbs Bar
1000 feet Fuse 50 Boxes prime old CASTLE Soap
500 reams double and single Wrapping Paper
90 DO Tes Paper; us do Cap and Letter Pa
IS bales Almonds, IS baskets prime salad Oil
100 boxes assorted Candy $50 do Indigo
20 bbls Clipped Logvoodi 100 kegs Carbonate
birthstone 50 do saltpetre
20 do Alum. Epson Salts and Coppefas
$50 do Nader, Cloves and Ground Ginger
100 bags Pepper, Alspiee and RAee Ginger
70 malls Cinnamon so boxes fresh Marearoni
100 dez Painted Buckets 400 boxes & 10 and 10
%l2 Glaxs
80 iieTces prime Cider Vinegar
coo dog MasOn's Backing, asst'd 200 lbs No.
Mackerel
Is casks old Madeira Wine : IS do old Pori
Wine
IS do brown and pale Sherry Wine; IS DO Mus
cat Wine
IS do sweet Malaga Wine
IS baskets Champagne, most approved brands;
with large and general assortment Of choice
old BKANDlES. WHISKEYS, Sc
Merchants visiting our market will find IL great
~ 10 their advantage 10 examine our stock before
making their purchases
MeVEfGH & CHAMBERLAIN.
- Alexandria. September 81 1854.