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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-07-02

The Administration and Mr.. Free
mont.

There has probably nover teen any
Administration in this country-except.
ing only that of Mr.. Tyler,-which has
been so unfortunate in mourning the obi
um of all classes of people as that of Mr..
Pierce. Coming into power on a wave
of popular applause and by a majority
almost unprecedented with our foreign
relations in the best possible state, and
our internal affairs past improvement, so
far as the quiet and u~naninity of the
country was concerned with a thorough
aud complete a%scondancy In all that re-
lates to its cconomy,-with an opposi.
ton completely routed aud crushed, and
a disposition on all hands to make the
best of the Government; this Admins
%tratiou hes managed during the past four
years, seriously to entangle our foreign
affairs in several directions to convulse
tho nation with bitter and hostile fac
,icns to loso its power in tho popular
branch Of the Government to build up
an opposition which for strength, bitter.
ness and implacability has not been
cqualled for a quarter of q century and
finally to array against it, almost the en-
tire moral sentiment of a very considefa-
bic portion of the country.
With such results as these, it cannot
be too much TO say, that serious blunders
have been committed, and erroneous
bases Of action haze been adapted. 1t
is enough to arouse opposition to sch
an administration, that it has lhuS tri-
fled with the great and solemn trusts
committed to its charge.
The Nomination at Cincinnati, if sue.
%cessful, is still further to proloug the
present state of things, and no good can
ever be expected from a candidate who
in all essential matters, is fully commit
ted to the policy of this Administration.
The only method for US who oppose it
is to lay aside all distracting differences
and all personal preferences and work
for the man and the party who can
achieve the victory.
A very respectable Convention at
Philadelphia, have indicated as the per-
son most likely to succeed in the contest,
Col. j. G. FREMONT.
lie doubtless possesses in an en- incnt
degree many elements Of popularity, aud
having the clear record Of an honest, in.
dustrious, capable and large hearted
man, with youth, energy and romance
about him, no may. in truth, be the very
David, who shall cast out the evil spirit
Of this Administration, with his tarp of
q thousand strings, and purify the land,
of the Philistine', into whose hands the
country has fallen.
With this hope, we have placed his
name at the head Of our columns and
shall labor, as we can, for his success.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-07-02

The Low WAGES SPEECH The news
papers are after James Buchanan's low
wages speech. made in the United States
Senate. and which was answered with so
much effect by John Davi-, Of Mass 1t
was made during the discussion of tho
Presidential question of IA. and was ia
miliar to every person. 1t is more than
twelve years since we Itad 1t, says the
U%uiontown Pa. Standard, of the i'm,
yet we distinctly recollcct this remark
able passage:-
Reduce the nominal, [price Of laborl
to the real standard throughout tthc
world, and you cover the country with
benefits and blessings
A carefully compiled statement of the
prices of labor in tho various countries
Of the old world, as well as in the coutry.
was made at that time, which proved the
average price of a days labor to be about
ten cents. The speech of Mr. Buohau-
an recoiled upon him aud he made auoth-
or in which he tried to eat Up what he
had said in tho first -New York En-
press.
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Washington Items.

Senator Sumner returned to Washing.
ton, last Wednesday, considerably i'm.
proved, through still much debilitatcd
Brooks was indicted by the Grand Jury
for his assault and battery.
- The Massachusetts Emigrant Aid
Society have petitioncd Congress that
the law-breakers in Kansas be brought
to justice, ana that compensation be
made to the society, for tho injuries
they have sustained. The petition was
referred. in the Senate, to the Committee
en- Claims.
- Several bills have been introduced
to quiet the difficulties in Kansas
It is not true hat Judge C~oLLAMER
made the scurrilous speech attributed
to him in some of tho papers, at Phila-
delphia, lie did not attend the conven.
ton at all.
- The death of Hon. j. II. Bayly of
Va was announced in the two Houses,
Friday. Mr.. Seward in the Senate, made
some eulogistic remarks upon the deceas-
ed, which were marked by that exquisite
sense of propriety. which is a leading
Characteristic of all his productions.
- The Senate passed a resolution to
adjourn on the 2Sth July. The House
will, Of course, refuse to concur
Keitt of s. c., who is without
question the most unmitigated block
head in Congressman that is saying a
great deal,-has been choked off by his
friends from answering B~urlingame's
speech Of last week. The poor fellow
has done his best to get a lick " at
Burlingame but without success.
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preparing these huge labratories, that
will through all time TO come, pour
forth their treasures to enhance the hap
piness of man takes possession of the
whole soul, and makes impressions that
no time can effacO. Here was the great
motive power to diffuse comfort aud Joy
throughout the vast circles Of human SO.
ciety, from the blazing hearth fire of tho
lone widow in her cabin of logs, up 10
the mnrbled crate of the wealthiest mer.
chant or minister of State, in our land.
Here was the hidden spring that puts in
motion the floating palaces and carpcted
walks between the Continents-that i'm
pels an amount of machinery Of greater
horsepower than feeds at the crib Of all
the civilized nations of earth-that drives
thousands Of laundering engines, with
their winding dragon tail of cars, fscigbt.
ed With lifo and hope, and is the great
guaranty for the realization Of the
brightest hopes of the v~otarics of science.
Our Pickering lamps ndmonished us
to seek communion with the outer world.
We accordingly walked slowly forward,
retracing our steps, and extinguishing
the lights that marked our entrance.
We soon stood exhumed upon the green
sward. The sun had disarpeared-the
birds had ceased their caroling and gone
TO their bed chambers-tbe cows had
laid themselves away for tho night and
we're chewing their cuds-the watch
dogs were baying at the moon, which was
now up and drest in her borrowed but
Queenly robes-thc stars stood out on
the sky, and the falling dews spoke q
word of admonition to cut short our ling.
ering. We accordingly sought u
quarters and retired-musing upon the
things that had been as a bath to the
soul, and introduced it to fuller %convic-
ton Of the Great Unseen and that in
the midst of these treasures we should
adopt the spirit of a child in his fathers
house, and know that the secret springs
of JOY which they open, arc touched of
God s. d r.
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EG- We find in the New York p

EG- We find in the New York pa
pers Of June 18th, an account of the or
ganization of the American Convention
in that city, composed of the delegates
from the Free States. In that account
We find the name of James NJ Slade,
Esq Of Vermont, as on the Committee
on Credentials.
This is an error, as Mr.. slado was at
home in u village, and has been for
weeks past. The State Council of Yer
mont took no action in reference TO this
Convention. and Of course appointed no
delegates. They also by vote resolved
to cooperate with the Republicans in the
Presidential canvass. We publish this
correction, lest some might think Mr.
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Slade was not disposed to carry out tn
rules of the State Council, in this re-
spect. We understand Mr.. Slado is
earnest in bis effort to secure a perfect
union of the friends of Freedom 10 the
coming Presidential election and hence
heartily endorses the action of the State
Council in this respect.
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Ratification Meeting.

Tho Freomcn of Addison County, who are
opposed to the Pro-Slavery policy of tho
present National Administration, are re-
questcd to meet in Mass Convention, at Mid
dicbury, on Thursday, July Il at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ, to ratiry the nomination of FnEMoNr
and DAYroN, for the offices of President and
Vice President of the United States, and also
the doings of tho Republican State Conven-
ton to consider the proper measures to give
effect TO the nominations and to mature
such other action as may be called for by the
cxigcncies of the times.
W. F BASCOM,
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District Convention,

The Frcemen of the first Congressional
District, who are opposed to the repeal of thu
Missouri Compromise to the policy Of the
present Administration to the extension of
Slavery into Free Territory and in favor OF
the admission Of Kansas AS Il Free State, are
requested to meet in Mass Convention at
Rutland, on Tuesday, the 18th day Of July
next, at one o'clock, p. NJ, for the purpose
of nominating n Representative of this Dis
trict in Congress, and a Presidential Elcctor.
BY order Of District Comm.
June 80, 1856.
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The following are the Senators in Con-
gross whose terms expire March A, 1857:
John b, Weller, California.
Isaac Toucey, Connecticut
james A Bayard, Delaware.
S'epheu r. Mallory, Florida.
jesse D. Bright, Indiana.
Hsunib7l Hamlin, Maine
Th,m1s & Pratt Maryland
Charles Sumner. Massachusetts,
Lewis Cass, Michigan.
Stephen Adams, Mississippi.
Henry S. Goyer, Missouri
John r Thompson, New Jersey.
Hamilton Fish, New York.
Richard Brodhcad, Pennsylvania.
Charles T. James, Rhode Island,
John c. Jones, Tennessee,
Solomon Foot, Vermont.
Henry Dodge, Wisconsin.
There arc also vacancies in California,
Indiana, and Missouri,
ELECTED to the next Senate are Anthony
Kennedy, Maryland. Jefferson Davis, Missis-
sippi aud James Dixon, Connecticut.
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VERMONT COMPANY FOR KANSAS
Persons Of good character, who desire to
join q Vermont Company to 60 immedi-
ately to Kansas, with a view to a per
manent settlement, are requested to no.
tify the undersigned at once.
T. p. WALTON,
For Central Committee
Montpelier, June 10, 1856,
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MECHANICS, MANUFACTURERS, AR
fists AND INVENTORS are referred to the
advertisement of the Massachusetts
Charitable Mechanics Association, in
this days paper, of their Eighth Exhib-
ition of American Manufactures and the
Mechanic Arts, to be held in the city of
Boston ip September next.
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BLAcKwooD's MAGAzGNE.-Leonard
Scott & Co. New York, reprint this
leading foreign magazine, FROM advance
sheets, 1t stands at the head of foreign
magazinedom, aud all lovers Of good
sound reading should have it Terms
80 per year , copies S. A copies $40.
Now is a favorable tune to subscribe.
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Addison County Anti-Administra-
ton Nominations.

For Senator's,
JOSEPH WARNER, Middlebury,
JOHN PIERPOINT, Vergennes.
For Assistant JUDGES,
SAMUEL SWIFT, Middlebury,
JOHN W. STRONG, Addison,
For Sherif,
DAVID s. CHURCH, Middlcbury.
For States AHorncp,
FREDK L. WOODBRIDGE, Vergennes.
For Hgh Bdiiif,
GAIUS A. C0LLAMER, Bristol
For Judge Of Probatc-Addison District,
CALVIN G.. TILDEN, Cornwall.
For JUdge Of Probde-Nrw Karen District
HARVEY MUNSILL, Bristol,
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National Republican Nominations.
FOR PRESIDENT.
JOHN O. FREMONT,
Of CALIFORNIA.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM L. DAYTON,
OF NEW JERSEY.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-07-19
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON July ID.
In the SENATE house bill was passed. appropri-
ating $50 600 for the construction of road in Min
nesota and Nebraska also bill amending an act
establishing the Naval Board.
The HOUSE passed olution censuring the Hon.
L. NJ. Keitt, of S. c., for his participation in the
Brooks and Sumner affair; and rejected resolution
consuming the Hon. Henry A. Edmundson, of Va.
Mr.. Keitt gave notice that he should ask permits.
sion to speak on the subject tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, July 16.
The Senate passed bill for the final adjudication
of the Swamp land titles in Louisiana.
Mr.. jones' of Tenn, made a speech in favor of the
two million fertilization bill.
In the House, Mr.. Keitt defended South Carolina
from charges made by Sumner, Burlingame and 9TH
ers and indicated her historical FAME. In regard
to the assault on Sumner he said he knew it would
be made unless Sumner apologized, but was igno-
rant of the time and place. At the conclusion of
his remarks he resigned his seat as member of the
present Congress, stating that his resignation had
been before sent to the Governor of South Carolina.
The Illinois election next came up. No election.
The Senate, in executive session this afternoon,
considered the list of appointments to supply the
places of those relieved from command by the &C.
ton of the Naval Board. After q warm debate,
Pendergrast and Nicholson were confirmed a. Cap
tains.
This is considered as indicative that the whole
list will be confirmed Notwithstanding the passage
of bill by that body providing for the restoration
of only such old officers as may pass examination
before the new Board.
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More Burglaries,

On Tuesday night last some person or persons en-.
tered the dwelling house of Mr.. John I. West, near
this City, and stole his pocketbook and purse
tanning in all 1921 So. Mr. Vests name is written
on both the pocket-book and purse. He offers re-
ward of fifty dollars for the recovery of the money,
and fifty dollars for such evidence as will lead to the
detection and conviction of the thief or thieves.
few weeks since, we learn, Mr.. Vests smoke
house was entered, and some $50 worth of bacon,
lard, -four, &C., stolen from him.
On Sunday night last some person entered the
dwelling. house of W. W. Holden, in this City, and
stole gold watch belonging to William Peace, Esq.
The watch was found the next morning in one of
the windows of the Standard ofice,-the rogue no
doubt having concluded that if he attempted to dis
pose of it, he would be detected. The watch
stolen from the mantel- piece in Mr. Peace's room.
Nothing else was missed. 1t was found uninjured
and running.
We noticed in our last, the burglary committed in
Gov Manly's dwelling house month or SO since,
and the recovery of his WATCH which was stolen at
the time.
This disregard of law, lately manifested in
this community, calls for the utmost vigilance
and the sternest measures on the part Of the
for the most part idle and vicious, is altogether too
numerous. They should be made in every instance
to exhibit evidence of good character, or be driven
out from the community. Those Of them, whether
men or women, who not habitualy Industrious,
are prinsa tacie rogues and vagabonds, and should
be dealt with accordingly. Weare also satisfied that
slaves furnished with liquor by white here
tofore and that unlawful trading with slaves still
carried on. We are determined to do our duty in
these matters and call upon the City officers to
do theirs Our paper is open to the public; and we
invite all who may know of violations of the law, to
make the fact public through our columns, so that
the police may be aroused to just sense of duty,
and put upon the track of the criminal criminals
The first duty of all governments is to protect the
lives and the property of the people. All they ask
is an efficient police and government-moderate tax
es, properly and judciously expended for City pur
poses; and such a course as will diminish, instead
of increasing, the excessive of ardent Spirits
The people entitled to this; and if they do not
have it. it will be because they prefer isms and par.
ty and the promotion Of few favortes to their own
best interests
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-07-19

MELANCHOLY OccURRENcE.-We regret to learn
that Lunsford Richardson, Esq. of Johnston Coun'
ty came to his death on Monday last, by drowning.
Mr.. Richardson owned a mill ON Little River; and
being in his mill, and the river rapidly rising, and
the mill about to give way, he attempted to save
himself by way of the dam, but by some means he
fell, and was held fast by sill until he was drown.
ed. Every effort was made to save him, but in vain
Mr. R. had served the people of Johnston repeatedly
in the Legislature, and was a useful popular, aud
worthy citizen.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-07-19

PERSON CoUNrY.-John w. Cunningham, Esq, is
candidate for reelection to the Senate from Per-
son. The candidates in the Commons are Robt Il.
Hester, ESQ.,, Democrat and Jno. K. Bumpass, Esq.
K. N. The prospects of the Democrats Of Person
were never better than at present. They have ,ex-
celent candidates, and with proper exertions vic
tory is certain Let them also remember Governor
Bragg, androl up for him Of their very largest
maiorities. 455tsk55
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Mr.. Rayner's Letter.

We asserted in our last after careful reading of
Mr. Rayner's letter, that no man could endorse it
and at the same time be true to North Carolina
The more We think of it the more we confirmed
in this opinion of it. 1t is bold unblushing prop
ositon to the abolitionists to make common cause
against the South. 1t invites g anti-slavery" men
to combine with Southern men against the Democ-
racy the only national party in the country. 1t is
response to Ford, and Spooner, and Seward, and
Hale, and Gardner; and they are, in substance told
that the South asks from them and their associates
no pledge that they will respect her rights 1t is
not loyal in its tone towards Mr.. Fillmore; but the
secret hope of the writer is betrayed, that the ee
nents ofopposition to the Democracy may take new
forms and result in new nominations. 1t proposes
10 ignore to set aside-to refuse to consider,
question involving fifteen hundred millions worth
Of property, the equality of the States, and the
peace the safety and the lives of the Southern peo-
pie. 1t is an unworthy, disgraceful letter. Its
author will at once fall irretrievably in public esti'
nation wherever it is read in the South and he will
make nothing by it in the North, for even the free
Sellers there entertain more respect for the South
efh politician who stands up for his rights than they
90 for one who truckes and yields to their demands
lney look upon such politician pretty much as the
Wing Know Nothings regard Democrat who takes
mer oaths and remains with them,-they are graf
'aed at the treason, because it may advance their
selfish views, but they despise the traitor.
Ihls letter. be it remembered, is from the pen of
'ne founder and leader of the Rnop Nothings Of
A0rth Carolina. The newspapers of that faction
10 not dare approve it. They publish it. and, as
Tue Register observes, they speak of it as vindi
a''on ofwhat he mfr. Rayner,] deems the true prin-
e'ples Of Americanism." Mr. Gilmer sarinks from
"-endeavors to avoid any expression Of opinion
so0ut it and, when pressed the subject is silent
W. Rogers of this County, says he has neoer read
w. and has, therefore, no opinion about it We
yarn that the Democratic candidates in this County
ore commenting upon this letter with great force
,"u effect; and that, Tor example, on Wednesday
AA at "itherspoon's, when Mr.. Lewis read extracts
A'"' 1t ana characterized it, as he did in severe
Shs' the Indignation of the people Of all parties
Vas marked and most apparent We again call up
VII our friends in all the Counties to hold this letter
Up IN Its true character before the people, with the
s0ektoA anu Rayner platform, which it endorses.
compel the K. N. candidates to approve the letter
e'ner in so many words, or by silence, or to de.
A0unce and repudiate its author. Leave them no
'00m for escape. Bring it home to them and to the
ps0pe; and let it be known from every stump. what
w tAs position and views Of the Know Nothinps Of
4s ''ate on the slavery question: spoken for and
Rayner. ''"e'A
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LOOK AT THIS.

a IL THOSE INDEBTED TO THE FIRM OF BECK.
"A with Clayton, to l. Beckwith alone, either by
account will plesse and settle their accounts
before the first Of September determined to
change mode of business and sell only for cash. All
accounts and notes that not settled by the first of Sep
lection.
Come one come all that want to buy cheap dry goods
and groceries for arc determined to sell from this time
for small profits, and for cash only
BECkWITH & CLAYTON
Raleigh, July Is, 1855. 6s-swtf
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TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.

ID ANAWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, NEAR
II Sprnghope, Nash County, N. c., the ssth Juno,
feet 10 II inches high dark complicated weighs ls6 or
20 pounds about 80 DID, and has short toes stub
toes having been burnt off when little and scar on one
cheek, probably the left IL
will give the above reward Of twenty dollars for his
turn to me- or his confinement in any jail % can get him
the South side Of Tar river and probably lurking that
neighborhood.
SIMON HENDRICK
July Is, 1856. ll84-wsm.
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Robbery /!
AlM REV ARD.

an TUESDAY NIGHT LAST SOME PERSON OR
u persons entered my Dwelling House, and stole my
Pocket-bock and Purse, containing Norh-Caroina bis
Sls5, in gold $780, being double eagle and check of B.
F. Moore ESQ.,. endorsed by ThOs. P. Devereux ESQ., for
6 35-in all S22l 49, Ny name is written both the
Pocketbook and Purse will give reward Of Fifty Dol
lars for the recovery Of the money and Fifty Dollars for
the thief or thieves
JOHN T. WEST.
RALEIGH July IL. 1856 6S-swIt
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Hon. PRESTON S. BRooKs-The election in South
Carolina, to fill the vacancy of Congress, caused BY
take place next week. Mr.. Brooks, win Of course,
be returned without serious, il any opposition.
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR 0ALE.--
The Subscriber is DESTROYS to sell all that valuable
Fayetteville immediately the Cape Fear River consist
ing of FIVE LOTS, which is good Store, dwelling.
Ware House and all necessary buildings for imed
late Improvement the Cape Fear, puts the Town Of
Aveasbborough in immediate connection with the Towns
of Fayetteville and Wilmington by Steam Boats and the
Steamers Jno e. Haughton and Brothers making
regular trips to and frUm the points named And
borough is destined to become the principal shipping
point for that portion of Haruett winch
trade to Fayetteville and Wilmington. bargain will be
Waddill or the subscriber. $3.50 -,
Fayetteville July 10, 1885, est