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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08

Mrs. PARTINGToN IN THE LEGlsLA-
TURE.-"So you are going to qualify
the governor" said Mrs. Partington as
she reached over the railing in the seL-
ate chamber and addressed the mem
Der who sat nearest her. He assented.
"Well," said she, with proud look
at the Bennington drum and gun, 81
think it would have been a good deal
better if you had seen that he was
qualified aforehead." There was a
wisdom equal to four of Webster's
comprehensive dictionaries in her
look as she said this.-Boston Post.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08

s@~ 1t appears, from the volume
of Lord Hollands "Memoirs of the
Wings" published in London, that we
just escaped having George the Fourth
follow-citizen. AT one time, the
Prince was so passionately attached to
Mrs. Fitzherbert, that he would 90 to
Charles Fox's and "rollng on the floor,
striking his forehead, tearing his hair,
falling into Mysteries, swear that he
would abandon the country, forego
the crown, sell his jewels and plate,
and scrape together competence, to
fly pith the object Of his affection to
Amsrica. England, says London
paper, would have been spared some
little scandal if he had.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08

WAsHINGToN's WrE-A guest at
Mount Vernon happened to sleep in a
room next to that occupied by the Pres.
idcnt and his lady. Late in the eve
ming, when the people had retired to their
various chambers, he heard the lady de.
livering very animated lecture to her
lord and master upon something which
he had done, that she thought ought to
have been done differently. To all this
be listened in the profoundest silence
and when she too was silent, he opened
his lips and spoke, Now, good sleep to
you, my dear" Portraits, and descrip.
tions of her, show her to have been a
pretty, agreeable, kind little woman, from
whom it really could not have been SO
disagreeable to have a curtain lecture. -
Eclectic ReUieio.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08
Fra Rocco.

Murrays "Iandbook for South Italy
is just published, and contains some Gu
rious Stories respecting Fra Racco, the
celebrated Dominican preacher aud the
spiritual Joe Miller of Naples. On one
occasion, it is related he preached on
the mole pcnitential sermon, and in
troduced SO many illustrat ions of terror
that he soon brought his hearers to their
knees While they were thu. showing
every sign of contrition, he cried out
Now all of you who sincerely repent of
your sins, hold up your hands" Every
man in the vast multitude Immediately
stretched out both his hands. "Holy
archangel Michael" exclaimed Rocco
- thou who with thine adamantinc SWORD
staudest at the right of the judgment
seat of God, hew me of every hand that
has been raised hypocritically." In an
instant, every hand dropped, and Rocco
of course, poured forth fresh torrent Of
eloquent invcctives against their sins and
their deceit He had great dislike to
tobacco, and when once preaching to a
crowd of Spanish sailors, he astounded
them by telling them there were no
Spanish saints in heaven. A few, he said
had been admitted, but they smoked SO
many cigars that it made the holy Virgin
sick, and 81. Peter set his wits to work
to get them out. At length he proclaim
ed that bull-fght was to be held out
side the gate Of Paradise. Thereupon
every Spanish saint without exception
ran off to see the fight, and St. Peter
Immediately closed the gate and took
care never to admit another Spaniard-
" Y Post.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08
~A Western editor says he ono

EE A Western editor says he once
heard ex-senator Tom Cofwin remark
that when she first entered an Office to
study law, he was the subject for ridicule
for every student in town on account OF
his homespun dress but" adds he, |
havo lived to see every one of them ten
times as ragged as was at that time
and why was economical-they were
spcndthrifts
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08

s0- We are told," says Mr.. Do.
ran, in the current number Of the
Gentleman's Magazine, "that Ariad>
ne, abandoned by Theseus, was con
soled by Bacchus; and nothing more, ]
think, is meant than that the lady dried
her tears and took to drinking"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08

Hg.It is common to speak of those
whom firt has Tilted as her victims.
This Is a grave error; her real victim
is the man whom she accepts.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08

DI-A quaint old writer defines egot.
ism to be suffering the private Ito be
too much in the public eye"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08

sy- He who seeks to be amiable at
all times can only be successful at the
frequent expense Of his manhood.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08
T e r M s J..

s-y- No paper discontinued until arrearagcs
are paid, unless at the option of the proprie-
tor
E-y All communications must be post paid.
Ery V. b Palmer is agent for this paper in
Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-03-08

s4- Believe not all you hear, and
report not all you believe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-07

ssxAss WY = II tAst = 81 Dutn en- - yos-N
you 1aye tbe arnDess you havo hAdan1 Why have
yeu Bot nowses ~ Rnts, snything = 49, Ist -
fs; but VIII net mast follow eeanss1 a.d httts
your feelings for ne 1st Vim hops o. knsw ttss
what james eslls council has beeu disappointed
viii b. In oDe quarter aud the oth0r FepoEfD and
willing vitnessss viii - found unrsliaeas No enc
iso~s better than me- snd know t. me charges
false The real desire q ye,r happiness 4 hssr in
say more eontsntsd myself with denial end u nust
end
sent y James 70 ask you In relation to some nousy,
Of the amount and When shsa -ye.. told him Of the
Sss not nssio.d IT, iS.Ss sent NJ. cha1shsil ana NJ
AoIer 70 get the came thing and they are denied access
and 10 II possible they could wish TO remain here
where an, BY Withholding that little information, u
much importance to - evsry advantage yin b atsn
infcrmstcn ID important for me- or may BE- Of ths -
most Importance tinng though may 10 you, and
unless have II given me- from yon. think yon Will
not comain rather than shouh hay here and suffer SIX
months longer, II should summons you and obigs your
attendance Of course should not do though It
gave me the opportunity Of seeing you bscanse think
you would not -kh To Gomez but must have the infoe
ma ton that think you would have given had you
thought It nports NIT 10 indeed. ssnt you In July
August, e10c-apd what the date you were here
when gave yeu Slor And now Kate, adieu think NJ
an understanding and that can know your feelings;
have told you mine. And then the shdrsn-shsn not
sec yhemf Let them come on to New York and mo-
win do say anything that would b unplessast
to you them to hear. And with much love you all
remain aHectiopaiey yours WLDEa
81 wrote this In great haste, and cannot rs-rsA1
u 10 correct.
These letters concluded the testimony both aides In
this case.
Ike court then adjourned. 4r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-07

" s@xSss " A,vrT .s............ .
For Samuel w. Seton. Observation-Disclosures ~
whereupon 8. w. Seton wss declared elected.
resolution being offered to that effect the
Board elected DR.. McClusky 10 fll . vacancy
in the Normal School Committee, caused BY the r.
sipnataon Of Nh. W. w. Townsend - Commissioners
The Board nxed the salary Of the City superin-
q 800, and that Of the second assistant also e
REPORTS RESUMED.
or special committee on the sdbjoct of the effect
OF amendments to city charter, upon the aetiou Of
thia board, recommending the adoption Of tAe fol-
lowing resolutions, viz: 1897
That every certificate Of moneys requirsd BY the
Board Of Education under the provisions q The nrst
bdiveion OF the third section Of the achool law
when adopted by the board, be submitted IN dupli-
cate to the Commissioners rsfbF1sd 70 In The 10th
section Of the amendments 70 the city charter, and
to the Board Of Supervisors; and u the said com
csoo Ssapgcvs sSsss ana i I, 5Ss g sdc
vote Of two thirds 70 it, original action, that the
certificate b again transmitted In dnpltoaAe TO Tia
several bodies o which il was previously ssnk
That the Committee on bylaws are hereby IN
ssructed to prepare bylaws IN accordance With ths
TIE report was laid on TIE table and ordered 70
The board then took up document No. II, bsingths
report Of the Committee On Supplies, and pasnod
the bylaw. which antheriaed he commitsss 10 a.
vertise for the lowest tender Of books, stationary
and fuel required b the schools, toGeths with tho
The board afterwards took up document No. 40,
Continued from the last mesting) The sans being
report recommending the adoption Of cer1nin
miles N order for the government Of the board.
Sore ~ the vrmfnirr c'e~crs were anendcd and
ADOPTED, sfta vhtsh ~ beard sd3cwpe&
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-07
O89UW3USx Y. r. WALKER NJ hkk NEXT RnssN~i
swaasrrAp g. $40 am, va. wILnEs p. wALKnn.
Before Hs0. Judge Ingrshsn-

wrong against him; would believe him with or with at
Croesexsmnsd by Mr. Blunt--I have never he ard
Pisrrs's character spoken OF either way.
Edwin A. Clark, examined by Mr.. Busteed depoeed--l
nvs In Bxooklyn and do susinsss jewssr In Bread
way know Elias ID. Pierce and have known him about ar
tsn months; do not know what bis general character
Q would you believe him under oath
0hjeetsd 70 and sxcludri.
q Would you bs1ieve him without oathS
Osjssted 70 and excluded.
Daniel Young examined by Mr.. Dusteed, deposed-i
keep eating house; know Elias D. Pierce, and have
known him for four or FIVE years; know his general
s,s hin With o. Without oath: he j. is nv employ. and
has been 30 for IL months.
cssss .ss@,nsS ey Mr. hsns-I never heard any one
board people say that he was an honess
John d Willy, examined by Mr.. Bnsteed, depose3 DO
Pisrs and have known him for six MONTHS Pieree's
ehsssster foe truth Il good would believe him NTH
Cr.ssernn ined by Mr. Biuntirut became aoqu.i, tel
with Pierce Jersey CITY have met him In the strcc's
dont think ever beard Perees character for truth s
Is sfr Bustee<L-I think have heard his character
Ia.sss r. Pnttsn examined by Mr. Busteed ieposed--
I'm brother Of Mrs. Walker; know Dr. Heartwell Aod
hsv~ tno~n him since 1876 last saw him in court this
II thir trial afnosf daily; know MIRA Brown, formerly
Mrs. waidron her In court this morning, and see
Cxsss sxaminsd. Mr. Biunt--wsre you present a. the
Opening Of Tire speech 81 the counsel for the dsncss
Oh1e<ted 70 by ME- hustetst
NJ Biunt-Ioes your father keep any cquipages
Objected 80 by NJ. nustSed. QAnghter)
Mr. Blsst-Aecsrdiag 70 the rites Of what church
Mr.. Busteed objected. amid great laughter.
Mr. Blunt said that these questions quite rei
tbose which the csunssi the other side had
Inst asked the witness.
ms Court thought that they had nothing 10 do with
Ghs case.
M Elunt thought 80 too. (areat isashter1
Georxe W. Haskell, examined by Mr. Busteed De
ensedI reside In Brooklyn; know Mr.. Pierce; would
be1ssvp him under OATH
Cross examined BY Mr. Biunt-I subpsnsd this
sas.ns q Mr.. rouDg's beard Mr. Burgs speak Of him;
sl<e Mr.. Csr}ey.
M following letters from wudes p. Walker 70 Mrs
Hakxr extracts from which given by tho plaintiffs
yesterday were then rsad In toto 70 the jury By
1r. Bnssfed--
xxFrne yRon Nh wALKER 10 MRS. WALKER.
NEW YoKK, March ., 1851
pRAn Klrr--I have not written you, for tho reason
sat haze nothing 70 urte, cnIy TO ackpeweese tho
p1 ~ yopr lat and the enclosure Of he wherewith
VI M = ne e. mfofts ! am Obliged 10 ron for the
koua><fv.x ore; yet would rather ron should
tep What on 20 rub %" more need fer you alt Ny
aLsf az fers ard ssrDe rsa 10 you W supply thcu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-07

elected. -
The result Of tho ballot for second assistant city
superintendent sbowed:--
Whole number Of votes. 81
For Francis 0. Dorr 6
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-07

10 seno 0y Mr. Haii, who has called. Afectcnately,
INV Yonx, Oct n, 1859.
DEAR KAn-I know that an overruling Providence
knows and controls ves-one that sees not az man
to all the Affections and bereAvements that have come
upon me- but II does seem hsrd yea cruel that in my
should he thus ruthessy torn FROM me It il hard in
deed, and suH more 20 that have sympsthxing
friend 10 whom can turn for counsel none save my
dos ask myself as Hay tossing without rest and
heart without hope--wh.t shah i al that have not
shsre my feelings and cannot dare not and win not
rilsviats my wreschedness by one kind look or ward
myself possible can have 'es 70 '1 dsosssa NV
self In the return Of those feelings that 20 freey and
fully gave youf It cannot be, and win not, cannot
unequal eontess. No, Kate, until know from Jour
own lips that you hate me, win never cease endsa-
that regard so asa na ever 20 dss
rit; FOR II did not feel could not expect IL; and
even men would not wisb to b unwcthy Of IT, Su,
@ % ana sss. ssS Why sS Z
and Who aosth ali snass vel, and his Interior designs
and ipserutahlc wisdom In thus superaa ling to my al
most insuppcrtable aHictions-the almost demon Ike
feelings which those arc engenderng who are trying 70
separate MS Why ~ and Why do you not It in ia
true nshti and Why are you sent while tho contempti
BE counsel that has been employed In going about among
those whom, IRON my former relations with them he
thinks would swear 70 anything njure me- endesvor
can know III NO, Kate, you not 40 me that injus
tcs TO resort TO snch contemplate acts would you
me snt = y. ssI row 70 Y such Vi"
duty 10 myself most follow that counsel that advised me
Who assures me Of my rights In damages against those
who have attempted to seduce my wife from me. Can
you imagine my feelings whom told that to still fur
Their bring sorrow upon those that have ever had 20
much reason TO respect and regardwho have been 40
good 20 hind to and mine and yet what can do or
how can feel those who b. every means ~iI en-
dcavor 10 ALLEVIATE feelngs and those children
ufmI dwhs had .afH
sacrifices would make Of my feelings and my reputs
ton IN the Of the cbideu for your good and even
the right Of seeing them, could have il from yonr
own HIS that was neceesary for your happnsss but
{, at vas denied me was told mot 10 do sssinf had
er Al That an honorable NAB that loved add respected
IN 6uences shat she obliged, from actual want
o. fear o. 6rnnsss, IN submit that my isfor.
Il me- Int tat should rot yield my rights or per-
nit hers exeIcisr snsh p}eroeaiive so54r re
IL n ~ rrie.frR vii hsr but enough u IL sicken
II. We .l.' sr.. H'p eth lsspk 80 90 AID -
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-06-22
A JUG HANDLE.

Among the delegates to the convention
recently in session at Charleston, 5. w.
was the eccentric Brownlow, Of Tennes'
see. He was called upon to address the
convention, and after announcing himself
for the annexation of Cuba, was about to
leave the stage, but was called back again
by the audience, when he made the fol,
lowing address to the ladies:
If you please. l have said all to the
gentlemen l intend saying to them | am
u lady's man, daughter, and with all due
Difference to the opinion of others, am
pretty fair specimen of Tennessee beauty
1renewcd laughter.) Ladies OF the city
of Charleston during the session of this
convention, and all other times OF life,
when young gentlemen oferyou their arms
at the doors of churches and elsewhere,
and you are confident of their having
drank too much mean whisky, (laughter,)
when you smell the cinnamon and the
Glove, you may know "there is something
rotten in the State of Denmark" Donot
have ANYTHING to do with them What
did the ladies of neighboring State do
to stop the ravages of intemperance =
They determined on holding temperance
meeting, at which they adopted pream-
bic and some resolutions, one OF which
was to the effect that they would never
receive the attention of any young man
who was accustomed to drink too much
liquor. Upon the published proceedings
appearing next morning. a certain young
Iladys name was attached, so to speak, as
chairman of the meeting, She was the
belle of the place, and young man was
paving his addresses to her. When his
friends saw her name in the papers, they
gathered around him and said
George, did you see this?
See the devil! he said, i have read II
an hour ago it is all CANNON and stuff
ard to convince you that they are lnsln
cere. that lady has been dead in love will
me for the last twelve months. | will g
to church next Sunday, and present heI
my arm, and you will see if she refuses
it,
, Accordingly next Sunday they all wen
to church to see the fun. George march
/ ed up the aisle with'a little rattan, orna
u mented on the top with a goldhead, and
as polite as French dancing MASTER Ii
, says
: Miss Susan. shall l have the cxtrem
pleasure of seeing you home toyour tatl
=, or S house 2
Well, she retreatcd with dignity, an
:, responded
y 'Nosir-ee! Laughter and pplause'
He still pressed his claims and stuc
d" his elbow out to her, but she refused tn
: offer, and drawing off further said
. No, sir; by the grace of God hay
' run my arm through jug handle for I'll
4 last time
y Now | say, ladies, when young mt
!, pl, ,ont you with their arms, if you kno
(; = they have drank too much, decline ruI
d ming your arm through a Jug h"ndle.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-06-22

FOLLOWING 'rnE LoRD-An lnlterSnt
preacher recently travelled among the
north western counties OF this State lie
was. mounted on an animal whose ap'
pearance betokeued very bad keeping
ihe mere frame work Of what had once
been horse Ridn up to The door OF
country inn, he inquired OF the Land
lor! the distance to the next town. The
most coming out was so forclbly struck
with the appearance OF the animal upon
which the querist sat that he walked
around him twice before giving the inqul
red information He then inquired;
WHO might you be, il it is fair ques
tionP'
II am follower of the Lord" he an
swered.
"Follerin' the Lord, ehl" demanded
the host. "Well III tell you what 1t !
old feller," (eying the hore again) there
one thing sarlan--it you stop often on IN
road, you'll never ketch him with tha
hoss,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-06-22
RATuER SPICY,

A lady of San Francisco, being inyi.
ted 10 send in a toast to he read at the
anniversary celebration Of the landing Of
the Pilgrim Fathers. furnished the follow
ing. 1t is spicy enough to flavor half q
dozen anniversary dinners:
The Pilgrim Fathers" forsooth -
What had they 10 endure in comparison
to the Pilgrim MotherS7 II is true they
had hunger, and cold, and sickness, and
danger-foes without and withn-but
the unfortunate Pilgrim Mothers ! they
had not only all these to endure. but
they had the Pilgrim Fathers also; and
vet their names are never mentioned.
Who ever heard Of the Pilgrim Molhers2
Who ever give dinner in honor ofthem2 2
Who ever writes songs, drink toasts, and
make speeches in recollection Of them!
This seIf.suiiiciency on the part Of men,
Is beyond endurance. One would actu.
ally suppose that New England had been
colonized by men, and posterity provi.
ded by special act Of Providence J.
Only Mrs. Hemans has volunteered 10
insiuua,e that there ever was woman in
the case--lhat The May Flower ever
brought anything but men across the
Atlantic. assure you, my dear friends
that am perfectly disguised with the
sell conceil Of men; they appropriate
everything 10 lhemselves-even the set
tlement OF a colony, and the peopling Of
a whole continent. did hope there wa,
one perogaliye they would leave woman
We have submitted quietly TO their inyen
tons in supercedeing US in many things
but we will not tamely submit 10 be de
priyet of This one privilege; we will no
ourselves be deluded into the belief ina
New England was settled and peop!et
entirely by Pilgrim Fathers. How coulr
there have been Fathers if there hat
been no Mothers? And hope, dea
| Captain, that have succeeded in con
vincing YOU that you will be lending
yourself 10 an act Of great injustice 10
wards Us, if you do not propose Tor you
toast "the Pilgrim Mothers"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-06-22

SECRETS BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE |
There should be no secrets between
husband and wife for since the wife has
been taken into partnership, she of course
has an equal interest in the concern and
has right to put such questions to her
husband in relation to the standing al.
fairs as she desires and if the husband
is what he ought to be, satisfactory an
swers will be given. This is one OF the
principal causes why there is disunlty and
unpleasantness between husband and wife
the latter is kept from a knowledge OF
that which she has right TO know The
husband who is not willing to make cons
6dant of a faithful and deserving wife, is
not entitled to the name of husband
For who, more than she, is deserving OF
confidence Did the husband more gen.
erally consult with his interested ana
care.taking companion, and ask her ad-
vice in matters pertaining to the manage
ment of family, there is sufficient rea.
son to believe that greater degree O.
prosperity and happiness would attend
the married pair in their connubial jour
ney. 80,
1t is necessary that there should b.
unity of feeling between husband and wife
and that there should be confidence re
posed in each other, for the journey o
life cannot otherwise be made pleasan
and cheerful. Long years are passed b.
many, in the connubial state who DO d! not
in reality, know what the real, solid en-
ioyment of welded life are--do nc
II know what they may be. And why 2
Because there seems to be barrier be
tween the two joined together, which neI
llhcr will condescend to step over or brea
down; hence the common age OF man
often lived out by many of our tello
creatures without having experienced tn
sweets of domestic felicity. ..'
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-06-22

A AWARN NORTH LAKE.-The Quebec
Chronicle says that nearly due north OF
Quebec, one hundred and eight miles as
the bird flies. and probably a hundred
and thirty by constructed road. lies a
magnificent lake, covering an area OF 600
square miles, and abouDding with va.
riely of fish. 1t is fed by numerous riv-
ers, some of them navigable for consid-
cradle distance to schooners and bat.
teaux; it is the lake ST.. John-from it
flows the Great Discharge" or main
stream Of the Saguenay river as far down
as Chicoutimi, few miles beyond which
the river is navigable to ships of the heav.
lest tonnage. On either bank Of the riv-
er may be seen a fourishing settlement;
the soil is. of rich and loany nature.
producing wheat, corr, fruit, &c, equal
in quality and quantity TO any raised in
Upper Canada, and although ] degrees
further north than Quebec, yet from the
peculiarly of its geographical position.
| lis climate is milder in winter than that of
Montreal. Formany miles on both sides
of the river, as well as along the shores
of the lake, are thousands of acres Of
! fine land, covered with nci..c ..,c.. Ht6rest.