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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-06

TIMELY Rams We have for the last
few days had an abundance of rain, but
not morc than is needed. The grass
crop was already beginning to suffer on
account of tho long delay Of rain, but
now, We arc inclined to think, the crop in
this region will be as good as usual
perhaps better
Fruit trees of all kinds were mover
better filled with blossoms, and as we
have had no frosts sufficient TO blast the
fruit, we anticipate an abundant yield
The dry weather has offered a good
opportunity for the husbaudmen to plant
AMI SOW their crops--aud now the crops
have nothing TO do but to grow.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-06

EE Horace Waters, the great
Music Publisher, Manufacturer and
dealer in Piano Fortes' of No. 1873
Broadway, New York; has sent us the
following sheets of popular Music, pub
lshed by him, with the information
that any person sending him 81, will
receive the four pieces by mail, post
paid.
" SPARKLING Polka" by Thomas
Baker-Price 25 cents. The title. page
is embellished with a beautiful illumi-
mated vignette Of the interior of the
Publishers Music Establishment.
"LILLY WHITE" SoHoTTIsH-Ar.
ranged from the air Of the Lilly White
Song, Gas sung by the Buekleys,) by
James Bellae. Price 25cts.
cts OUR CHILD IN HEAVEN" "A
beautiful, affecting and expressive
Song, by the favorite composer, /. B.
Woodbury.. Price rs cents.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-06

EH- s ii. Cox, d. d., has written
a Characteristic letter from St, Louis.
telling the Presbytsrians what sort OF
men they must not send TO the general
assembly which is soon to meet in that
city. The doctor evidently does not en-
terrain very exalted opinion Of his
brethren in the ministry, portion Of
whom he classes as " only good-ish and
weak-minded partisans, and destitute OF
knowledge and good manners, obstinate
and unanimous in self esteem enly.'
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-06

Ez. The Legislature Of Wisconsin
did not re establish the death penalty,
as was reported. An effort was made
TO do il, but il failed. --.r.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-06

SARGEANTs STANDARD TmRD READER.
This is one of series of school books
prepared by Epes Sergeant, which. as far
as we are able to judge, are justly bocom.
lug popular. They appear to be well a.
dapted to the use Of schools. Philips,
Sampson & Go. publishers. For sale
Clark's book store
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-06
Gbt Rtaisttr.
The Virginia Election.

VI ID EB URY. JUNE G, 1875.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28
News FrOm the Salt Lake.

We find the following in the Salt Lake .Netrs
of the 10Th October:
On the 22d September, Utah Indian asked
Mormon named james Wiseman Hunt to 60
with him from the fort TO the herd, short dis
tance off, 10 sre horse that Hunt had bought
of him. They started, the Indian on horseback
aud Hunt afoot, aud when about a mile from
the fort, the Indian directed Hunts attention te
the cattle, little way off from the horses, and
while he was turned, shot him in the back, the
ball ranging down diagonaly and lodging in the
thigh.
One Of the herdstncn close by started to give
the alarm, and the other one drove the herd on
to the fort. In a short time several oftht hretEl-
ren went to bring 10 Hunt, and when about hall
way back, the Indians fired upon them, wound
ing Pres,. A. y. Billings in the tore finger ofthe
right hand. Three or four of the party fell a
few PAGES in the rear and By occasionally firing
upon the pursuers, they all succeeded in reach-
ing the fort without further loss or injury
Brothea Hunt fingered about thirteen hours and
died
Within an hour and half after their return,
some Indians on the bluff near by told the men
in the fort that they would kill the two men
who had previously gone out, and were then
returning, and Immediately fred seven rounds,
killing as they afterwards stated, brothers Will
lam Brhun and Edward Edwards, the two who
We're out.
During the SANE day, the Indians burned the
hay, aud turned off the water that supplied the
fort
Al daylight the next morning, the Indians
began 10 gather round in great numbers, and
there being no prospect ola speedy reconcia-
tion, the remaining thirteen brethren, by the ad-
vice Of friendly Indians, took their horses and
started for Mantl, leaving their enemies quar-
reling over the cattle and spoils in the fort
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28

Cone gone forever like reshing wave,
inother vear has burst npon the shore
Of earthly 3aina and its last low tones,
Wandering in broken accents on Inc air,
Are diving 20 an echo.
The gay Spring
With lis young charms has gone-gone With It's
leaves,
# I+armosnhere Of roses-jts while clouds
Sfrpberlng like seraphs in the alr--iis birds
Telling their loves in pnusIc--and its streams
leaning and shouting from the up-piied rocks
To make earth echo with the joy of waves;
And Summer, with It's dews and showers, has gone.
II, ra,nbows glowing the distant cloud,
like spirits OF the storn-itS peaceful lakes
Smiling IN their sw eet sleep, if their dreams
We're Of the opening flowers, and budding trees,
And oqerhangraa siiy--and It's bright mlst>
Resting unon The mountain tops, as crowns
non the heads oi giants. Autumn, too,
Has zone with all her deeper sories-gone
With lis green hjlis, like atars Of the world,
Lifting their offerings 10 their Cod
It's cold winds strayIug mid the forest alsies
To wake their thousand wind-harp.-lts serene
And holy sunsets hanging DER the west
Like banners from the batiienents OF beaver
dus still evenings. when the uooniH sea
Was ever throbhiug, like the living heart
Ofihe great universe. Ay-these are now
Bot sounds and visions OF the past-thelr deep,
Wild brauty has departed from the earth,
AID they are gathered to he embrace Of Death,
Their solemn herald TO eternity!
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28
TyD!aN WAR IN OREGON.

Lieut. Dryer, Of The 4lh Infantry, arrived in
this city day before Yesterday, directly from the
Dalles on the Columbia river. Lieut.. D. was
the officer left in command at the Dalles while
Major Halter marched with his party Of 102
men against the Indians OF Washington terrific
ry, and was forced to cut bis wav back, Of which
ur have published accounts. Information was
received at the DaleS that Immediately after
Halrr's retreat, some other tribes of Indians
before that time neutral Joined the war party
and nov i. is estimated there are als. least 400O
warriors prepared for hostiiities. Major RaineS,
Of the 4th Infantry, with ten companies of
troops-eight regulars and two vounteers-be-
ING about 800 men, was intending 10 march
from The Dailes against these Indians on the ID
November, and expected TO meet the enemy
about four days march from that post, when
battle no doubt wonld be fought 1t will be
hard battle too, as the Indians will make one de-
termIned stand, as they are well armed with the
Hudson Bay Company and American rifles.
The Indians are supposed to have plenty Of
ammunition, as on the dead body Of one killed in
the fight with HaIer, sixty rounds of ammunition
were found. The SavageS have no doubt been
preparing Tor this war for two or three wears
back, as they have driven their horses and cat
tie up into the English possessions north Of
Washington Territory.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28

the end other journey, and drawing up 10 the
steps Of the door, footman, with very mark
ed and iorbidding expression OF eountenance,
his complexion pale and bloodless, and manner
sullen, presented himself to let down the steps
OF her carriage. This same man, at subsp-
quent point other dream, appeared to be stealing
mp private staircase, with some murderous
instruments IN his hands, towards bedroom
door. This dream was repeated twice. Some
time after the lady, accompanied by grown-up
daughter, alSca&aIishpd her journey. Great was
the shocs HdtSd her on reaching her
friends W.. corresponding in all
points to y FTy outlines OF ber dream, e
qually bloodHn complexion, and equally
gloomy in manner, appeared at her carriage
door. The issue of the story is-that in par
ticular night, the ladr grew unaccountabIy ner-
vous: resisted her feelings for some time but at
length, at the entreatv OF her daughter, suffered
some communication TO be made 10 gentleman
resident in the house, who had not vet retired
TO rest. This gentleman, struck by the dream,
and still more on recalling some suspicious pre-
para;ions, as il for hasty departure, in which he
had detected the servant, waited in conceal
ment until three O'Clock in the morning at which
time hearing a steal!hy step on the staircase, he
issued with fire arms, and met the man at the
lady's door, so equipped as 10 leave no doubt
OF his intentions winch possibly contemplated
only robbing of the lady's jewels, but possibly
also murder in case Of extremity.
A story something like this is related in Abb
ercormbrr's Intellectual Powers, but in the case
cited above, the names and residence Of the par
lies wer" known 10 DrQnlnceg, and the story,
so we'll authenticated, is the most striking and
remarkable, particularly the circumstance of
the anticipation of servants features, which
DeQnlncry notes in contrast with Abprcrombie's
anpcdotel which wr ever mpt in connection
with this class Of mental phenomena.-.4f albany
Express.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28

4 FAMILY POISONED RY EATING DISEASED
MurToN.-The family OF Mr.. Fox, residing at
l49 First Avanue. were accidentally poisoned
by eating diseased mutton, purchased by Mrs.
Fox on "Wednesday OF last week, at Washing
ton Market 1t appears that the LEG Of mutton
was boiled on Thanksgiving day, bat not parta-
ken Of until the following Saturday, when Mrs.
Fox, her two daughters and female visitor
partook OF some soup which had been prepared
from it on that day, and were soon taken sick.
Drs. Downes, O'Rork and Brady were called
in and administered medicines which gave re-
lief, hut the cause Of the sickness was not atri-
buted to the mutton. On the following We'd
nesday the meat remaining was made into a
hash, and partaken of by the whole family, all
of whom were immediately taken sick, aud on
the following day Mrs. Fox died. Before her
death she stated where she had procured the
mutton. Coroner O'Donnel was notified of
the occurrence yesterday, and proceeded TO the
house for the purpose OF investigating the case,
bot owing to the impossibility Of procuring the
necessary witnesses, he was Obliged to adjourn
the investigation until to day. DR.. ORork
madesa Post mortem examination Of the body,
but found no poison. The contents Of the sto-
mach will, however, be subjected to a chtni-
cal ANALYSIS. Efforts are being made TO ascer-
tain from whom the diseased meat was purchas-
ed. Mr.. Fox and three of bis children, and
the visitor in qgeslon, are now seriously i'll
from the effect oi eating the meat,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28
Frighlfal Bntehery in Cantcn.
Our Hong Kong dates are TO Sept. l5,

Our Hong Kong dates are 10 Sept. l5.
According to the Friends of China. Canton
was the scene of frirbtEfl butch9rlps. On the
10Th Of Sentsnber. rebel chief was cut into
tvo hundred n;ecps. and FIVE hundred moor
,,r.tr,ss '.xac,,t.d with him The cnrre-
sro,1.pt oftb. Cb;oo 35aa writing from Can
ton saws
.sRv . rpnort obtained from GOOD authority. It
a,,rears tba, ovef 20 ooa bex...,ren pablielse~x-
ecntpd in Canton since Feb. -. or Chinese New
Year. About $4,000 were put to death at
Shanking-fn. and 10000 at the taking of the
fort at Blrinhpim Reach. In many places hon
ses have been erected, where suspected persons
are allowed TO commit suicide, and thus protect
their ro>thumous r4putation. On the 9th of
Sppten.bcr. one Of the leaders. named Kane Sin,
was nut 10 death by a lingering process, having
beeo sawed in i0S pieces. This leader ihrrat-
enrd the northern rart of the CITY last autumn
and winter. More than 800 others We're exc
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28

high coffee and sugar sell at fifty cents per
pound calico is from twenty 10 thirty cents per
yard, and other things are in proportion. We
have been very busly engaged in making sugar,
which is manufactured from sort OF honey
dew or sugar coating, which falls on the leaves
OF the cottonwood trees, and resembles the iros-
ting on cake. There have been several thousand
pounds of sugar made from this substance with
IN few days, and it sells readily at forty cents
per pound
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28

ted murder against Cora.-Fromt the San Fraa-
cisco Heraid.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28
Fatal Accident,

CorAKE, Columbia Co., \. Y, Dec I, 1888.
A distressing accident occurred near Copake
Flats on Thursday Fast. Mr.. Cornelius Win
terS, who was digging well, had excavated to
the depth Of about twenty feet, when the bank
fell, completely covering him. Some persons
present immediately removed the earth from
his head, and he was found 10 be alive and ca
pa5le Of speaking. The neighbors at once as
senhled, and proceeded so far in rescung him
from his position, that the whole upper part Of
the body was free, and the unfortunate man
was able himself to render some assistance to-
ward his pHtrication, when the bank again gave
way, covering him 10 the neck Renewed ef-
forts were made TO set him at liberty, but at the
very instant OF seeming success, the earth fell
upon him for the third time, killing him instant
~. The sides Of the We'll We're then properly
cnrhed, and the body ofthe man was recovered
Friday afternoon.
SMALL BILLs-The Boston Cpurier says thh
the plan of prohibiting, by Legislative enact
ment, the circulation of small bills under the de-
domination of five dollars, is gaining favor with
the public, and If carried out, would probably
do more 10 check The imitation of paper money
than almost anv other financial measure that
could be adopted Sounder condition of the
currency would be better for the solidity OF the
banks, safer for the public, and preventive, to
some extent, of sudden rrvuIsionS
ANOTHER ELorEuENT.-The southern section
OF the city has been in considerable state Of
excitement for several days past in consequence
of The disappearance Of well known citizen
under circumstances which are to saw the
least, not very reputable. A few weeks since
the wife Of the party in question left the city
for the purpose Of visiting her friends in the
country. Soon after she left, the husband dis
posed Of certain personal property, and snbse-
quentlv drew several thousands O.! dollars from
bank, and disappeared from the city. At the
same time young lady also disappeared
few days since the vile retnrned 10 her home,
when she found letter bearing her address and
enclosing check for $500 He stated that he
was going west for the purpose of purchasing
farm, but she has heard nothing of him since,
nor was she apprised Of his intention before bis
departure The parties have heretofore held a
respectable position in socieiy.-From The Bal
fimore americ7n, Dec. II.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28
Select 11ortrn.
The Closing Year.

There is great beauty and much genuine poetry in
r following lines by PRENrtce on the closing year:
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28
The Execution of German.

As the day draws near for the execution of
this unfortunate man-who was convicted Of
the murder OF Charles Johnson, and is 10 be
h0ng on Fridsv--the interest in relation thereto
increases, and hundreds are making use of all
sorts Of rXpedients to witness the disgusting
spectacle The SherIff's office is run down
with applicants, but 1t is the determination of
the Sheriff to admi; no others hut those whose
presence may be necessary. The City Guard
have been notified to be in attendance in the
yard OF the jail, aud twelve policemen, with an
assistant captain, from each OF the districts OF
the western portion of the city. are to be de-
tailed without the walls 10 preserve order
The galIows to be used is the same on which
Reilly was hung four years age From tie ".
y. Tribune, Dee. 19.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28

TIE NOVELTIES or UrAH.-A private letter
from Provo city, Utah county, l. T., fifty
miles from Great Salt Lake, contains the fol-
lowing items OF intelligence:
We live in sight of snow the year round
We can, as it were, pick flowers with one hand
aud gather Suow with the other. it IS warm IN
the Valleys healthy, pleasant and fruitful, with
seldom any rain, bot we have plenty OF noun
tain streams to irrigate our fields and gardens,
so that the latter do not suffer for want OF mois-
ture. We have no fever and ague there IS
always mountain breeze which affords us
very pure atmosphere. Groceries are very
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28

The GRAF FIRE AT MRapnls.v-The following in
cidents are furnished by the Memphis papers:
''Three gentlemen jumped over from the outside
of the CAliierz-one never 10 the surface,
came up but SINK after few Intellectual struggles.
and the third picked up by yawl after
having loted half mile down the river. He was
ly exhausted, and completely numbed with cold,
and fact, has not vet recovered from the effects.
a young lady about sixteen jumped into the river,
and was savedb by gentleman who plunged in after
her, and seizins her by the hair brought her ont.
A negro was floating by the wharf-boat, and
although boxes, barrels, and rope thrown 10
him, he too paralyzed TO avail himself Of the
means of succor, and sank before he reached the
stern. Several were saved BY life-preservers, but
others were rendered poweress by lear and plunged
into the river. One poor negro, on being told 10
Jump into the river repyed be could not swim. He
was told TO jump and he would be pickedu by the
yawl: he took the leap, and never rose TO the
face"
G7-We are informed that person who desires to
remain uukown has addressed TO the chief the Rus
sian legation check for four thousand dollars 10 be
Transmitted to government. The unknown donor,
who only signed the initials NJ. l., states in his let
fer that full of admiration for the gallant defence of
Sebastopol be sends this liberal of money 10 be
distributed among the widows and orphans Of the Rus
sian soldiers who fell brayey lighting for their homes
against foreign agsressors.- H'asd. Union
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-12-28
The Expedition for CameEs.

The Washington Star contains letter from
Major Wayne, I. S. A.. the officer in charge OF
the expedition Of this Government to procure
cameIs to be brought hither with The view Of
experimenting for their future employment in
U. S. military transportation, especially on our
great Western deserts The letter is dated Con-
stantinopIe, Oct. 81, and gives an interesting
account of the writer's visit to the Crimea, and
his kind reception by several English officers.
He found there both the Batrician two-humped
camel, and the Arabian, or one bumped but
the latter alone seemed TO be used for the pur-
pose OF military transportation. and TO these
there are objections. Major w. further saysf
Col. McMurdo informed me that in the ex-
petition against Sinde he had in service about
twenty-five thousand camels, and that from his
experience he esteemed them highly: so much
SO, that he had then at Sinopr, three thousand
Of them, in addition to the few now ia use in
the Crmea, in readiness for the campaign next
spring. The loads they viii carry depend
much, he said upon the service in which they
are emrloyed rapid movements naturally
quiring light burdens-but their average loads.
under favorable circumstances, he stated TO be
abon six hundred pounds, and these they will
carry easily, without pushing, twenty-five or
thirty miles day. He mentioned the, inter-
cstng fact, which I do not remember TO have
heard before, that during the expedition against
Sinde, General Napier organized most eff
cipnt corps of one thousand men, mounted upon
five hundred dfompdaries-two men to each
dromedary-the men sitting hack TO back, one
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-11

torestng; while the drive along the bank in he cool
OF the day, and famed BY refreshing sea breeze
really delicious The surrounding country, too Is
celebrated for its many beautiful drives.
The hotels here appear To he all well kept, with
clean, airy ROOMS and good fare. such il the gene
raj report OF those from the other hotels with whom
have conversed; and Of the Bath Hotel can speak
from personal observation. The necessity of feing
servants in order to obtain proper attention at the
table Is entirely obviated here-and in this respect
it is worthy Of example by the hotels at some other
watering places l could name.
The amusements are sufficiently varied 10 prevent
ennai, and yet devoid OF that excitement and dssi
patton which sometimes send the visiter home
again in worse state of health than when he left
1t. At the Bath Hotel there have been several grand
displays of fireworks. There have been hops, con-
certs, scrub races, sack races, &C., &c.
Taken all together, know OF no place better
adapted TO the Invalid, the seeker after health the
weary man of business, and families. have visited
all the fashionable watering places of the country,
and unhesitatingly give it the preference any
other seaside resort for rational enjoyment. Let
those OF your citizens who are sceptica on this sub
ject and who can appreciate quiet and repose make
visit to Long Branch aud test the truth of the
sertion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-11
CLARENDON SPRINGS, VT.

CLARENDON SPRS,9s Vt, Aug. ., 1855.
The Hotei-Ride from Rattand-IHe Springs
analysis Of The Their Efficiency for
Scrofuious and CutaneovS Diseases Valks,
Scenery, &c.
The hotel at Clarendon Springs is large, three
story house. built chiefly of brick, with piazza to
every story. 1t is situated side hill, with half
dozen private dwelling houses near lg, and is sur
rounded by mountains. 1t is seven miles from r, I
nd, and the drive is very pleasant one. At Cen
tie Rutland you pass waterfall, white with per-
petua foam as il dsshes down over and among the
rocks The entire route is aiive with innnmcraBle
birds: the little yellow bird, with his brilliant plu-
mage Of gold and black and his unequal fight, fut
tering from the sober mullen top to the gorgeous
thistlcfower; the honest robin red-breast the
mournfnl phoebe bird, with its continual see-saw mo-
ton while sitting sacred and by superstition
from all harm; the buoyant and aerial swallow; the
petite wren the cat bird alias the northern mock
ing bird safe in some bush or thicket from the
cruelty OF mimic sportsmcn; and the vindictive
king bird little, but strong, whom shot will hardly
kill with whom might is right, whose small beak
aud petty taons have plucked many feather from
the road side with their clusters Of green nuts and
their delicate foliage, Inhabited as usual, by the
sprighty red squirrels.
As horses and carriages can always he had at
Rutland, that is q good point to leave the cars in
coming here, though the West Rutland station is
two miles nearer That Is five miles distant, and is
the rest station.
There are one hundred and thirty guests here now:
they come mostly for the pure air and the spring
wafer The spring is only few rods from the house,
Just across clear stream Of water that comes rush
ing rapidly down the hoaldeis lying in its bed,
Asn nd is spanned here by wooden bridge thirty or