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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-27
The JeWett Festival.


We mentioned. some time since. that
the Jewett family were to have a festival
in Rowlev, Mass. Oh the l4th of this
month. The attendance was large. near.
ly a thousand persons, members or con-
n~exions Of the family. assembled from all
parts Of the Uuitod States. being pres.
sent. At ten o'clock in the morning a
procession Of four or five hundred of tho
Jewetts was formed under the direction
of General H. X. Oliver, Il. II. Jcwett,
OF this city. aciing as one of his assis-
tants, and marched by the music of
PleyeFs hymn to the old burial ground
of the place. where a brief interval was
passed IN an examination of the graves
of the place. The procession then pfo.
ccedcd to the house of the venerable Dir.
Joshua.Iewett, and then, marching to tho
tune Of the Jewett quick step. visited
the old family homestead, which for
nearly two hundred years has been occu
pied by members Of the Jcwett family.
At the homestead an address was deliv.
cred by John-P. Jewett of Boston and
shortly afterwards the Grafton Of the day
was delivered in the Congregational
Church BY Professor G. G. Jcwe,t Of
Washington city. AT the conclusion of
the Grafton, the procession was reform.
ed, and marched to the Town Hal, where
an ample collation. had been spread for
their refrcshment. At the close of the
dinner the congregation adjourned to a
staging erected for tho purpose on tho
common, and many eloquent sentiments
were offered, and speeches made,b by those
who were present.
The celebration was a joyful occasion
to all who attended and took part in it.
1t was. in truth, a social, happy, and
Informal family gathering. -Bufalo
Com ME.
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Gbt Rtaisttr.
MIDDLEBUKY, JUNE 81, 1865.
The State Convention.

The State Convention which meets at
Burlington to-day is one Of vital conse-
quencc in the present iuucture of our pc.
litical affairs. A basis of union in the
approaching Presidential election has
been proposed, at Philadelphia. for all
the Northern opponents Of this Pro.
Slavery Administration. If accepted,
wo may reasonably hope to see but one
party in this State, for years to come, in
opposition to the Pro.Slavery party now
in power. l: is n reasonable platform.
1t is proposed by a party strong in mum
bers, and never stronger or more dcserv.
ing Of triumph, singlc.handed aud alone,
than at this moment. 1t is--or soon
will be, if driven to act alcnc-thc dom
inant party in every Northern State.
At the North. the American order has
really been the stay and support of the
Republican party from the start. BY
its aid alone has this party broken
through the strong opposition of the two
old leading parties, and established itself
on the ruins Of both. 1t is the wish of
the members of that order. we doubt
not, TO cooperate in good faith, on equal
terms and on an open platform, with ak
good Republicans, as heretofore. If it's
advances are rejected. and its members
are to be abused and brow beaten, as n
return for the honorable services already
rendered, then the order will maintain it,
self independently as it can afford to do.
Should the desired harmony prevail
as we anticipate--the several counties
and towns will follow the lead thus civ.
ell will start anew, with fair nomina.
tons, and with platforms to correspond;
and will thus present an undivided front
throughout, from the highest election to
the lowest. Give us this, with peace.
unity, and a firm adherence to the free
principles for which VIC have all along
contendcd, aud we ask no more LESS
than this, tina existing state Of oh'lirs
will not allow.
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New HAMPsHiRE In the primary
caucus for the nomination of Senators.
the vote on the short term was taken
first. and John P. Hale had l54 out of
222 votes The highest candidate A.
gainst him was Edmund Burke, who had
IA votes. For the long term, the wholc
number of Yates was 22I,-of which
james Bell had 1856. and Daniel Clark
10, The New York Tribune should ho
comforted by the fact that bIr. Paul r,
George did not have a single vote ubon
the nomination of either candidate. Tho
New Hampshire Democrat. which paper
was favorable to the election of Clark
and Hale. says of Mr.. Bell -
OfMr.Bell We need say but a word. Ills
reputation is wider than the state of hi,
birth. Distinguished at the bar. in the
forum, and in all the walks of civil life.
his selection 10 not more an honor to him
than to the state whose Senator lie il
henceforth to be. Though inclininp to
the conservative side of most questions,
we believe we may safely say that no
man IN New Hampshire more thoroughly
abhors the Nebraska fraud, or will labor
more perscveriogly against the ipiqaity
In which that act was conceived.
On Thursday the Senate elected Messrs,
Bell aud Hale on their part, so that tho
election is sure. An address 10 tho
Governor for the removal Of Adj. Gen.
Wadleigh has been presented in the
House.
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il The s~hrcwdcst men sometimes
make mistakes. This is seen in the case
of Pos'mastcr-G General Campbell-not to
come nearer home-in removing a Post.
master Lately, in a certain town in Penn.
sylvania' because he was supposed to be-
long to the American order, and appoint.
ing the head of the order in that town
in his stead This was Mr. Campbelps
bIundor, though. and not the result of
treachery on the part of the new Post.
master.
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MAINE-Mr. Washburn, mcmber Of
Congress from Maine. has written a let.
ter to the Bangor Journal. which was
called out by some observations OF that
laper. in which he takes the ground
that the consideration of slavery and its
oncroaclments upon the interests of free
dom overridts all the considerations Of
state and nation. and is paramount to all
others, and that those encroachmcnts
can be best resisted, and those interests
best advanced, by acting with the {" Re.
publican party"
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rs- The notorious Mrs. Robin

EE The notorious Mrs. Robinson,
or the yelled murderess" as She has
been called, was sentenced at Troy, N.
Y, on the 10Th, to be hung on the Sd of
August. At the conclusion of her SON.
tence, when the judge commended her
soul to Gods mercy, she told him he had
better pray for his own soul. When
about to leave the court room she turned.
and pointing her finger toward Judge
Harris, solemnly exclaimed, -" Judge
Harris may tho Judge of Judges DO
your Judge" The Troy HAig says Of
her:
She is yet to show the hrst sign of
contrition, or of apprehension for her e.
nal fate. She has asked no %fnvors, aud
scorned all public sympathy. And yes
terday, ia passing through an ordeal in
which the hearts Of stout men felt deep
ly for her, and her own sex present were
moved to tears-she stood up as if glad
Of AT opportunity to confront the Court
Ito breast the storm gathering about
her, and roll it back by reiterating the
charge Of conspiracy" against judge aud
jury. Her mien was that ofthe heroine
not Of the drab but vainly did We look
for the WOMAN.
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UNION OF PAPERs.-The Orleans
County Gazette, printed at ~Irasburgh,
and the North Union, printed at West
Charleston, have been united. The
"Union & Gazette" is hereafter to be
published at West Charleston, by Mr..
Harrington. Mr.. Hartshorn greatly
improved the Gazette while it was un>
der his editorial charge, and made it
such a paper as ought to be supported (;
but, like several papers printed in
Counties larger than Orleans, it re-
ceived inadequate support, and it be-
came necessary to consolidate the two.
Mr.. Hartshorn is Clerk of the County
Court, and we presume will remain at
Irasburgh for the present aledo>
niau.
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The JuDlctAnflN CoNNEcTlcur,-The
present Legislature OF Connecticut have
added four judges-who hold their ofic.
cs for life--to the superior court, making
the whole number nine. Their annual
salaries are hereafter to be two thousand
dollars, being seven hundred and fifty
dollars more than they now receive.
Tho county courts are abolished. Tho
judges Of those courts have been annually
appointed by the Legislature,
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ILLINOIS ELEcrIoN-The Prohibitory
Liquor Law is defeated in Illinois Re.
turns from seventy six Counties show a
majority Of 9,ei5 against it; aud tho
twenty four Counties yet to be heard
from will probably increase the majority
to 10000 or $4,000
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PoND REMOVED TIC WINDSOR -Shel.
don Pond, under an order of court. was
committed to the State Prison at Wind.
scr, last week, under custody of Sheriff
Church and Deputy Sheriff CRAMr1oN.
lie will remain there for life, unless par
doned out.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-27

CHICAGO, June Justification returns
from all the counties in Illinois, now re-.
ceiyed. show a majority Of IA 066 against
the pIohibitory liquor law. The total
vote polled was lG7, 1886. being the larg.
est vote ever polled in the State.
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CRoPs AT III WEST y SoUrm -Ac.
coreing to all accounts, the crops at the
West and South are unusually good this
season. There will soon be a decil ed
fall, it is beloved, in the price Of bread
stuffs
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Gov. Johnston at the K. N. Con.
Vention.
70 The Editor fine ". Y Tribune,

70 The Editoy eftie ". Y Tribune,
SIG: | find in your paper of this days
date an article rejecting severely upon
the conduct of Gov. Johnston of PennsA
vania, in reference to his vote in the Ma.
tional Council on the Platform. am
confident that you have no desire to do
injustice to an honorable man and there.
fore take the liberty OF setting you right
on the matter. Gov. Johnston was not
JouRd "rOtiHg far tie Pro- 2avcry
PLATFORM framed Gy negro-dricers
and d~oughfaces," as you assert. On
the contrary he voted against 10; and
more than that, drew up and presented
to the National Council a spirited and in.
digHdnt protest against the measure, aud
procured to it beside his own name the
signatures of other members of the Penn.
sylyania delegation. He arrayed him
self unhesitatingly and firmly with the
members from Ohio and tho West.
Yours, sc, GEO. r. MORTON of Ohio,
Assist. See, of N. G, '
PhiIddeLphia, June 20. 1855.
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FATAL AccIDENy-Last Tuesday,
just us a hand-car was crossing a Rail,
road bridge over the viaduet in the low.
err part of Windsor village, a man named
Judd attempted to jump of. A French.
man named Felix Gillette, thinking Judd
was in danger, caught bold of him in or
der to prevent his jumping, and losing
lis balance, was himself precipitated to
the ground, a distance Of nearly thirty
feet. He fell with his face upon the
ground. and was SO much injured that
be died in about forty-eight hours, Judd
was only slightly injured Windsoy
Journal
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-27

ANOTHER BANK We are informed
that a new Bank with the title BANK OF
NoRTHFIeLD is soon to be opened in this
place, under tho Free Banking Law of
the state. -4Northfeld Messenger.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-27

ga The heavy rains of the present
month have greatly revived all crops here;
but the drouih in May, and the GOODNESS
of the season thus far, will make most
agricultural products light, and hay in
particular, according to present appear
enpes
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TIE NATIONAL COUNCIL.

The National Council of Know Moth.
lngs, holden at Philadelphia, has finally
come to a conclusion. The session was
protractcd, and the discussions exciting,
especially those growing out ofthe slave.
ry question. The minority report, which,
with that of the majority, will be found
below, was voted down, 93 to 81 the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES adopted.
yeas so. nays 81. Upon the ascertain.
ment of this result, 81 delegates organ.
lied independently, adopted an address
in accordance with the sentiments ex.
pressed in the report of the minority.
The split is evidently ir~reconcilable, and
the party, in its national aspect, COM
plctely broken up.
We honor the position Of the North.
ern members of the Convention. The
South came forward, assuming a bold
aud defiant attitude. demanding conces.
sions from the north at once degrading
and s%crvile, and which the north could
not grant without proving false to all
previous professions. New York is tho
only exception. Her delegates went all
lengths with the South, as it was sup.
posed they would. Know Nothingism
in New York, is under the control of
~denlagogucs who are ready at all times
to do the bidding of the South, or any.
thing else by which they may attain PRO.
motion. Thankful VIC are that they are
IN a minority there, and their action at
Philadelphia will forever keep them in a
position in which they can do no great
evil. They threatened in Convention,
to join the locofocos unless their broth.
rem III tha free states would succumb to
the requirements of the South. Let
them go. The friends Of freedom in New
York, with William II. Seward at their
head, will see to it that these doughfaces
are kept under proper restraint - 81.
Johhs5Hry Californian.
The Burlington Free Press makes
a violent and laundering assault upon
the Vermont delegation at Philadel,
phla." AS we trust the editor has al.
ready found out his mistake. and is
heartily ashamed of his angry jealousy,
We leave him alone to his reflections
merely declaring that there is not the
slightest foundation in truth for his fu-
rious and ill-mannered attack. The Vor-
mont delegation were united, to a man,
on Northern ground, and went together
heartily, from first to last, on every i'm.
portaut issue. They claim no credit for
their firmness, but they fearlsssly dill
their duty, and feel invulnerable to all
malignant shafts like those hurled BY
the Free Press.
- The Montpelier Watchman
takes n more generous view Of the mat.
ter, and looks forward with qualification
to the prospect of a anited North, in
in the coming Presidential election. The
Girard House platform presents the true
basis for such action. On il, we eau
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Philadelphia. June 20. 1855.

Tho Albany Atlas asks if the recent
Importation of eggs is not an attempt of
the pope % impose foreign yoik on the
FREQ Americans.
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MURDER BY AN INSANE MANA man
named Mcdonald, living in Baxter
street, New York, cut his wife's throat,
on Tuesday night, from ear to ear. She
was asleep, They are said to he temper
ate but he has boen for some time slight
ly derauged. They were seen to kneel
at the bedside to engage in prayer before
retiring, and were never known TO quar-
rel.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-06-27

Bristol BilP Was taken from the
State Prison on Monday by the proper
officers, to be tried for his assault on the
prosecuting attorney at the time of re.
coivipg bis sentence.
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PORTLAND RIoT-The second inquest
over the body Of Robbins still continues
in session. The testimony of the Mar
shall, and many Of the most substantial
witnesses, goes to show the positive ne
cessity for the decided course of the
Mayor. Such papers as the n, Y. Cour-
Ter and Boston Traveller, which started
with strong ccnsurO of the authorities,
have at last turned square about and
commended their proceedings in the most
uncquivocal language. Such also, we
think, is the effect upon the public. Can
did sccond-thought, based upon reliable
testimony. is rapidly inducing such con-
v;etions as should warn the political in,
stigators Of the riot that investigation
only shows them in worse light
Wot1trMs Ma,i, 2l1 ir1
Council Bluffs bugle., 1855-03-23
bes6.nd h e6e 07d1p.
II. A. TERRY
Vu6s, December .26, i054.--n25
NOTICE
NOTICE. TO SP0nTSMEN!

1>HE subscriber is nov in receipt If Double
L and Single Shot Guns.
Some large fine Double Guns, for deer a nd
goose shooting.
Colts and Aliens pistols, Of all sizes
Eileys double water proof central fine caps
Coxe's ground edge caps.
shot and bullet pouches, powder TASKS o all
sizes, game bags, So. also Superior powder
have on hand, and am constantly making
Fifes Of all sizes both double aud single
Particular attention paid to putting up globe
and telescope rifles.
Gan ma<ers materials for sale
C. COVE.
n. 3. AS much has been said through the
EaFcpesn Jearnals about the extraordinary
range and accuracy of rifles used in The French
army, and thought by some to be far superior to
any made iii the United States. To perso MS
hahing such views and wanting rifles for lon.
ger ranges, bcg leave to say that am redy
to furnish them with rifles equal in power and
accuracy to rifles made in any country Iflhere
are any doubting minds, wish them 10 come
forward and be convinced by practical demon
strations
c. COVE.
Council Bluffs. Sept. 18th, 81 no5l If.
Council Bluffs bugle., 1855-03-23

Tu~rr Ur-SnRRn AND Sixty PERSONS Foo
ZEN TO oDsATH.-Generai report Civ es out that
on the I'D. and not far from Odessa, more
than three hundred and sixty foot soldiers
and several lavish carriers Derished in SNOW
storm. The causes of death were the want
of aden nate warm clothing, and the aaldda&
set in Of frost: and it is aiso said hat the
WAGONS and teams had gone on before the
men. who were left behin,l, sod as the SOL
diers.had on wet clothes from the previous
rain, tkey frose in, q crust Of ice when the
frost began. They looked absatfor. Abridse,'
but could find none. The day after, groups
of frezen dead bodies were found, and be-
tween twenty ani thirty men lay in each
he e.p.--English paper. -;
Council Bluffs bugle., 1855-03-23
E%We clip the following from /

! EI' we clip the following from the
editorial columns of the Inquiror. pub
lilhed at Grand Rapids, Mich. 1t is a
just tribute to the energy and talent of
Mr.. Cunning. 1t is of the right spirit, and
tone. and speaks honestly and truthfully
Acting Gov. Cummings Message to the
Nebraska Legislature we have received
and read with much interest and satisfac-
ton. We were aware of the bitternes
and malignity with which Gov. Cunning
had been assailed By political opponents.
ard especially by disappointed land spec
ulators. Many of the latter had fixed
upon THEIR respective localities for the site
OF the capital for the new Territory, and
because, forsooth, they could not all be
gratihed. and the interests of the "com-
binations" with which they were leagued
be advanced. they all pounced upon the
Governor, and, as leading whig referr-
ing to their conduct observed, like "a
crew of land vultures would have killed
and eaten him, too, if they had dared"
His great offence, it seems, was that he
located the capital where according to the
best of his judgment, he thought thatit
ought to be, and hsd secured at that point,
property for himself a1d friends. Had
he placed 1t at Bellview, We presume the
very disinterested and pure minded pat
riots at that place, would nave never said
a word against him, and been willing TO
have decided TO him many city lot there
for himself and friends. and whatever as
ISOLATION or combination" might have
requested him to make investments fer
them. aa
Another whig speaking of this matter,
says, Il cannot, for the life of me, dis-
cover wnat mr.. Ouuiins- HAS uoie w'o"S
in this particular certainly, and pre-
fq.tne every other person would have done
precisely as he has" It Is exceedingly
gratifying 10 US to learn. as We do from
i. Fhe papers, tt at Gov. Cunning is sustained
by the Legislature of Nebraska. lie de-
ferves the thanks of all persons in the
Territory, for the promptness, decision,
lud ability displayed by him IN effectng
rs organization. Thus far he has shown
rue Jackson spirit, as our fellow tovns-
an, brought up amongst Us, we reJo,es
the fearlessness and independence he
hs manifested, and we trust his polltscaf
Sfnds, and indeed, all the unprejudtced
stand by him. -
We agree fully wi Ii the editor Of the
uncil Bluffs Bugle, in which we fnd
message, that 1t would do credit To
Ter and more experienced officers.
Rough written, as we learn from a psi
J te letter received here, all on the ev-
ing previoust TO the meeting OF the Leg
! sAature, it contains many suggestions OF
much importance, expressed in unexcep-
ticnal Ian guagc The tribute to the mem
ory of Gov. Bnrt is worthy both OF the
subject md of Mr. Cummings peni few
men of his age wiell more graceful or
powerful one. -
Council Bluffs bugle., 1855-03-23
NOTICE

rs hereby given thatth undersigned hns taken
i out letters of administration upon the Es-
tate Of James Grierson, deceased ; and all per-
sons knowing themselves indebtedito said Es
ate are requested to make immediate payment
the undersigned and all persons having
claims against said Estate, will present them on
the first Monday. in January next, At the office
of the County Judge OF Pottawa ttamie County,
Iowa, with the proper vouchers, when and
where ] will attend myself, or Attorney, and
take measures to make immediate payment.
JANNETTE GRIERSON. 80
Administrators.
A. G. Fonp, Attorney for Estate.
Nov lQth, 1854. n14tf
Council Bluffs bugle., 1855-03-23
Saw Mill For Sale

HHE Subscriber will ssll his water power
RI Saw-Mill. located on Keg C reek, about 2
Dies from tie town of 6 lenw ood, in Mills co
Gid Mill is in good saving condition, and has
= good run of custom. 1t has flrst-rate frame,
"a has only been in operation ah~.'.
{ /, M ulspose of this property,
seii at bargain. There is Que Hund.
and Twenty Acres of choice Land connec-
II With The premises, also for sale
roAppiy to the subscriber, or Bennett and
h ading, Glenwood, for further information.
,ta WILLIAM SLAUGHTER.
m 20. 81, Do n-40-tf
Council Bluffs bugle., 1855-03-23

We find the following merited compliment
tary notice of Nebraska RS, in that ster-
ling paper, Quincy Herald of March 9th.
AaalTs in Nebraska Territory.
Council Bluffs bugle., 1855-03-23
NEBRA8KA
is OPEN FOR SETTLEMENT.

N OW is the time for selecting good
IA claims, town sites, and mill privil-
iges. Let every man get horse and make
haste. ]. p Lewis can furnish you, or any
good citizess, strangers, emigrants any amount
of Sadd es, Harness, 2ridies, Halters, and in
fact anything in that line Of outfit. Don't for
ge,t he place, South side Broadway, near Shows
auction room His stock is Of the first quality
and everything is warranted to give satisfsc-
lion
Every variety Of improved Spanish Saddles,
and at prices unprecedentedly low.-Run and
see, everybody Going gone. II
J. B. LEWIS.
Council Bluffs, June, 30th., 1854 .-n34-tf.
Council Bluffs bugle., 1855-03-23

SARGEANT BLUFF s. NEBRASKA FERRY
COMPANY would say to the public that
y their ferry is being put in readiness for
the Spring Emigration to the Northern part Of
Nebraska, Utah And California, and that tho
road is now beng bridged ffom Fort Dodge
West to the ferry at Sergeant Bluffs, and they
pledge themselves to do their atmost TO give
general satisfaction to the travelling public that
call at their ferry. The route to Utah and Cal.
fornia is up the South side Of the Running Wa
ter to the head, thence ncress the ridge fifteen
miles, TO Fort Laramie, a distance from Sargeant
Bluffs to Fort Laramie ofabout $50 miles. !
Sergeant Bluffs, Oct Is, 54;-n7-tf