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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30
For the Register
Is my Insurance Policy good for
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anything
MEssns. BARRETT g. CoBB: At the
late session of the County Court in your
place, | became Interested in two or
three cases. I am always Interested
usually the interest Of curiosity-in the
session of the County Court--iDtcreste
to see tho care that rests upon the coun-
tenance of the parties in the suit, to
mark the prejudice Of the witnesses and
the non .chalanco of the Lawyers-cer.
tainly the session of the County Court,
is quite luxury to him who studies hui
man nature. And as the suit proceeds,
how we find ourselves inclining to one
side of the case. either through natural
sympathy with tho party agrieved, or
from law of justice, or from prejudice
or personal bias.
In the case Of Wood as, FarmcrsMu
tual Fire Insurance Company, l found
myself becoming interested, and deeply
sympathizing with the Plaintiff. 1t oc.
cured TO me as sat there that my pol.
icy in the aforesaid Insurance Company
TO the amount Of five hundred dollars
was or might not be worth much to me
after all occurred to me that if my
house was burned these same lawyer
directors would try to inyalidato my
claim-and that the whole amount Of
my insurance, even if got my case,
would be exhausted in the costs Of pros
ocuiiou.
The trial occupied nearly two days,
and most of tho time appeared to be
spent in making trivial objections. and
in calling over, item by item, long invcn
tories. Why was all this time spent,
why occnpy two DAYS in trying cause
which should have been determined in
half or quarter Of that time Per
haps it was for the interest Of tho coun.
sci for the company to make all this 60.
lay. Lawyers fees are fixed quantities
the company too is a good client
such delays probably pay. 1t was inter.
osting and yet tedious to see the prog.
rcss of this suit fought inch by inch, to
see the catches made at the most trivial
things in law and in fact, in cndcavorne
to make out fraud on the part of the
plaintiff. We were glad to see how far
short such cridcnce as was given came
of making out case of fraud. Thanks
to our laws and to the good sense, JUS
tice, and intelligence of our juries, an
honest and upright man cannot be de
frauied of Ahat is rightly his own.
Now what have We, holders of small
policies, to dcrend upon? If ourihouso:
are burned must we lose all our proper
ty in prosecuting the company. Iftherc
was reason for resisting the PLAINTIFF
claim in this case, there would be reasol
for resisting mine. if my house wert
burned tonight. What, | ask, are The
principles which govern the conduct o
Insurance Companics-aro they fixed 81
that we may know on what to depend OF
do 'hey ever waver and change to nee
the cxscncy of the times.
A Po1icy Eohlcr inthc a5orcmcn.
tioncd Insurance Company
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CuANGING HIS FoIrlcs.-A jailOr in
the Northern part of Now York, by the
name Of Baker who had, by his arttul
dodgiug retained his post under several
successive administrations Of different
Political notions, had occasion to fog
one Of the inmates, when, at it, conclu-
sion, the following conversation eusued {:
Prisoner. " Mr.. Blkcr, do you know
what YOU are in here for2
Bahc,. Indignantly Do you know
what yoH are here for ?
Prisoner. Yes, am in here for steal
ing but you are in here for changing
your politics
The man had turned huuker-FTcc-
man.
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The OTHER JorDAN.-The Cleveland
Plaindealer says thatat Sabbath School
mt many miles from that city, few
weeks ago, a reverend gentleman, after
exhorting them aflectionately for half an
hour. and then by way of giving the pu-
pills change to contribute their mite to
the general glory Of the occasion, he re-
quested them to sing Jordan for him.ex-
pccting, of course to hear on Jordan's
stormy banks | stand when, to his sur
prise, the scholars with one accord struck
up, {" Jordan am a hard road to travel. "
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BosToY, Jan. 24.-In the Munici~
pal Court to-day, Judge Nash PRESS
ding, Edward c. Coburn and Benja~
min j. Dalton were put on trial for
manslaughter, in causing the death of
VIM. Sumner. Twenty-Five witness,
cs were sworn for the prosecution
The testimony to-day has developed
no new fact additional to what was
shown at the preliminary examination
before the Police Court.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

E& We publish elsewhere an abstract
of the semiannual report of the Bank Of
Milwaukee. A considerable portion Of
the stock is owned in this vicinity. y
dividend of s pr, ct. has been declared
from the earnings of the past six months.
The Milwaukee Free Democrat says
This Bank commenced business with a
capital Of 100000 year ago, and has
steadily increased the amount of its bus
mess aud gained the confidence Of the
business public, till it has become one of
the most important Banking Institutions
of the State We have been personal
ly acquainted with the officers of the
Bank of Milwaukee from its first organ
ization,and We know them to be prudent,
careful business men, under whose man
agepcnt the Bank must prosper.
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GREAT CoUGu REAEDY.-Dr. ROg-
erS' Syrup Of LicerWOf, Tar, and
Canchai0gNa is scientific remedy for
CONSUMPTION in all its various
stages, and is especially efhcacious for
common Cold or Cough, When taken
according to the directions, it gives relief
almost Immediately, and in few days
effects permanent cure. For sale by
Druggists everywhere
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

SUFFERING FEMALES will find timely
relief and friend in need, one well suit
cd to their case, in the faithful use of DR..
Clough's Columbian Pills. The sense of
sinking at the pit Of the stomach, tran
sieut pains and aches creeping sensations,
broken rest foul tongue, dependency,
terror, sighings and groanings, tremu-
lousness, irritability, ftfuI starting
these and much moro, these Pills as pre-.
pared by VIM. Renne, will cure. Sold
for merely % cents box. See adver-
tiscment.
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was bis earnest desire. But he had la.
bored faithfully, and he soon came to
feel that if God willed that he should
leave the work unfinished, it was his du.
ty to submit lie bore 1.-The distress of
his last illness without murmuring, and
when told that the moment Of his de-
parture was at hand he had but to say,
" Gods will be DONE" to take leave Of
his family and to commend his soul to
Him in whom he bad put his trust. The
end Of the good man was peace
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The Presidents Private Secretary
was then again announced, with a mes,
sage in writing, if it was the pleasure Of
the Honse tc receive it,
The reading of the message was or
dcred by % majority. and it was laid on
the table. Its substance is as follows
The President stated that circnm-
stances have occurred to disturb the
course of Government in Kansas, pro-
dncing condition of things which rem
ders it incumbent on him to call the at
tention of Congress to it, and he urgent.
ly recommends the adoption of such
measures as the exigency seems to re.
quire.
lie alludos eulogistically to the prn-
ciples embraced liz the Kansas y ebraskl
net, aud tho system of government, and
laws passed to put it into operation, and
adds, that while Nebraska was success.
full organized, the organization of Kan
sas was long delayed, was attended by
serious difficulties aud embarrassmonts 3,
partly from loca! MISUNDERSTANDING and
partly from the unjustifable interference
Vi tuC uudplbautS VI 6Omc states, Win
views foreign to the interests and rights
Of the territory.
Gov. Reeder, instead of constant Wig
Hence in the exercise of his duties. al
lowed his attention to be diverted from
bis official Obligations by other objects,
thereby himself acting an example of
violation of law aud duty. which render
ed his removal necessary.
He then alludes to the mis.directed zeal
of the propagandist emigration as the
cause Of the clashing Of the slavery and
anti'slavery interests, and as emphatical.
ly condemns tho efforts to anticipate or
force a determination of the question in
this inchoate State The first Legisla-
tive Assembly, whatever may have been
tho informalities Of its election, was for
oil practical purposes lawful body.
In this connection the message reviews
Gov Readers conduct regarding the re.
moyal Of the seat Of Government, aud
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COMPLIMENT To Mr. FILLMoRE-In
his last argument before the Supreme
Court, Attorney General Gushing paid
a high compliment to Ex-President Fill
more, who he declared had left in his Of
fee marks of the highest integrity and
intelligence. The evidences of ability
and character were made most apparent
in the records Of the Attorney Generals
office.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

The Board of Managers of the Addison
County Agricultural Society are hereby no.
tilted to meet At the Addison House, in Mid
dl ebury, on Wednesday, tho 18th day of Feb
ruary next,at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, for the trans
actionof business.
BY order of the President.
JOS. II. BARRETT,
Sec, Of The Bodrd.
Middlebury. Jan. %, 1856. 40;3w.
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A son of Kendrick JENNIE, of Stowe,
had his arm drawn through a threshing
machine, to the shoulder, on the lth inst.
The arm was amputated, but the young
man did not survive the operation
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

THE HoLLY-TREE Inn. In SeUe n
Chapters BY Charles Dickens II.
B. Peterson, No. l02 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, has published the above
very attractive story, and will send it by
mail, free of postage, on receipt of
" York shilling"
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SrLENIiD ENGRAvlNGs. Two large
ongrayings, one containing accurate por-
traits of large number of those most
prominent among the American Clergy,
in attendance on a meeting Of the
christian Union " the other, of SINH
lar size and plan, containing group Of
the most distinguished civilians, schol-
ars, &c, Of our country have been issued
By w. Pate, Burling Slip, New York.
They can be obtained of Il II. Wright,
Esq, at whose Office they may be seen.
The former contains likonosscs Of the late
Bishop Wainwright, DR.. Beccher, DR..
Cox, DR.. Beman, IL W. Beecher, &c
Sc. The other contains portraits of
Daniel Webster, Edward Everett, Lewis
Cass, Daniel Lord, &c, sc. They are
finely executed cngravings, and must
command an extensive sale.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

The american journal Of Education
and College ReUielo. Published Month
ly, Editors: Absalom Peters, d. d.;
Henry Barnard, Ill, D-New York
N. 4. Calkns. Publisher, 3iS Broad
way. Terms, SO year, in advance.
We have received the second number
(for january of this new monthly which
fills place among our periodicals nth
erto unoccupied. The names Of its edi.
ore are guarantees for its ability and
usefulness, and we trust it will receive n
general support from enlightened teach
ers and friends Of education throughout
the country. The present number con-
tains an engraved likeness of the late
Abbott Lawrence, aud the following ar
ticlcs. !. Editorial Introduction 2. I'm
conscious Tuition, by +. d Huntington,
ID, D. ian admirably written papor) 8.
The Democratic Tendencies of Science
BY Prof. Omsted 4. Improvements
practicable in American Colleges, by +.
a. p. Barnard 5. Popular Education
in Upper Canada, by j. e. IIodgns, Of
Toronto 6. Benofactors of Education,
Literature, and Science; 7. Abbott
Lawrence; s. The Lawrence Scientific
School Q. American Collcgos-IIistory
of Illinois College; TO- Richmond Fc.
male Institute; / /. Educational Iutel-
ligouce.
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EE W. +. Woodwork, Esq, the
talented and Influential Representative
of Northield for the last two years, in
our Legislature, has again become senior
editor Of The Mortified .Star. lie con.
siders opposition to Slavery propaganda
ism - the paramount question:" and
goes for waving all the minor differ
cpces which divide parties agreeing on
this one point lie is an American"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

EE c. II. Hayden, Esq, has dis
posed of the Rutland Herald to Geo. A,
futile & Co., but will continue to write
for it, as his health will permit, At
present, he is laid aside" at the water
cure, in Brattleboro.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

Orville Robinson, Pierce Democrats is
elected Speaker Of the New York House
of Representatives, by coalition of the
Republicans and Nebraska Democrats
Bad operation for Republicans to en-
gage in, at Albany or anywhere else.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

A Friend IN Need, is the Balsam of
Wild Cherry to all who are afflicted with
bronchial troubles or Asthma. Its sin.
gular power over these diseases has rem
dered DR. Wistar famous wherever pull
mouary complaints are known.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

Ef There has been fight between
the Capote Indians aud the, Mormons,
provoked by an attempt of the latter to
drive the former off of their own lands.
Several Mormons wero killed, and much
property taken by the Indians.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

LOTTERIES IN MARYLAND. State
of Maryland derives an annual income
of S2l 900 from lottery licenses, but the
Legislature has wisely provided for the
extinction of the whole system in that
State, after the expiration of the term
for which the present lottery grants
were issued.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

COLD WEATHER AT THE WEST Yer
mont is not the only cold place-indeed,
is comparatively one of the most comfort
able in the free states. The following,
from the Rockford Republican Of Jan.
9th-published in one of the most de-
lightful and attractive parts of Illinois
is worthy of special notice, in these
days Of emigration
Yesterday was said to havS been the
coolest day that has been known in this
vicinity for 10 years. The thermometer
in the morning ranged as low as twenty
four degrees below zero, land the wind was
keen as a Damascus blade. We have
now had several days of continuous cold
weathcr,the thermometer ranging during
all thls tnno up to yesterday morning
from 8 to - degrees below zero-tho
longest spell of extreme cold weather
known to the Oldest inhabitants" We
hear Ct deaths from freezing in all dircc-
tions. \ man is said to have persisted
between this city and Bclyidcrc on Mon
day night-another man was frozen to
death in Freeport on Thursday, a stage
driver was frozen stiff on his box, with
the reius i'll his hands, at Dubuque on
the same day. Two men and three
h0rScs persisted in Minnesota last week,
aud seven persons, it is said, have been
frozen to death in Winno,hick county,
Iowa. within the last two weeks This
is indeed a terrible time for the early
settlers on the prairies.
n B-The Thermometer this Wed.
ncsday) morning at sunrise, stood at 80
degrees below zero.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

Fort EDWARD INSTITUTE The at
tention of our readers is invited to the
advertisement Of this school, which has
had a remarkable success during the first
year of its existence. aud offers good in
duccmcnts to those seeking place for
academic instruction.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

EE Jefferson Davis (Secretary at
War; has been elected U. S. Senator
from Mississippi His torn commences
March A, 1857.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

Miss Josephine Buukley, whose es-
capo from the school at Emmetsburg,
Nd, some months since, created so much
newspaper comment, was married in
Weldon, n c., on the 9Th inst, to MIR,
Solomon Andrews, of Perth Amboy N.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

EE Senator Toombs, of Georgia,
lectured in Boston last week, on Slave
ry, by invitation. Ho was we'll received.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

NICARAGUA, Jan. 22.--Walker re
cciyes accessions by the arrival Of every
steamer, and has now feite an effective
force.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

EE The Supreme Court commence d
its session at this place yesterday.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

Tile ColumJia Song Bo0h q: contain
ing Songs. Duets, Glecs, Rounds and
Devotional Music. BY Asa Fitz. Bos'
ton: IIickliug, Swan x Brown.
This is an excellent collection Of Mu-
sic, specially adapted for ihc use of
Schools and Juvenile Choirs, and appro-
pirate for the family circle. 1t embraces
large portion of the popular tunes, sa
cred and secular
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Affairs az Washingto

The dull monotony Of voting in The
House has been euliveucd by partial
shifting Of candidates since our last. The
President has also become uneasy, and
has again thrust in message, of pecu.
liar character, upon still unorganized
House.
There has been great anxiety on
the part Of tho opponents of the Repub-
licnn party, to get rid of Mr.. Banks.
On Wednesday, resolution was intro
duced, by Mr.. Rust, Dem, of Arkansas,
expressing the sense of the House that if
the present candidates would withdraw
after to day, the obstacles to an organic
alton would be removed. A motion TO
lay this resolution on the table was lost
by tie rote, and the subject went over
until Thursday. Mr.. Richardson decliu.
Cd and Mr.. Orr (of S. CO. was subse-
quently nominated in his stead, by the
Democratic caucus.
We give an abstract of the subsequent
proceedings, as reported by telegraph.
THURSDAY, IAN. 2lth-Mr. Fuller
withdrew his name as candidate for
the Speakership, and expressed the hope
that the House would now adopt some
plan by which the present difficulties
might be settled.
The resolution offered yesterday by
Mr. Rust was laid on the table.
The House then took anot her vote for
Speaker with the following result -
Necessary to a choice ...........102
Banks. .................s 10
orr. go. bo
Fullcr go. IL
Ricaud of Md, X. n ..........1S
Scattering .... ,....... .....
While the Clerk was calling the roll
for the election of a Speaker, the door
keeper announced a message from the
President Of the United States.
MIR, Campbell, of Ohio, objected to its
reception.
Sudden excitement sprang up all over
the Hall, various gentlemen demanding
to know the character Of the communi-
cation.
Amid the turbulence, Mr.. Orrs voice
was heard, expressing a hope that the
Presidents Private Secretary might be
permitted to state his Grand Cries
go on with the election" "ordor," &c |
Mr.. Craige claimed the right to be
heard. He said he would let the gen.
tlemcp know he was not to be put down
by their noises.
Mr. Paine" In the name of God and
my country, | am ashamed of these pro-
cecdings,"
Mr. Craigo-"And I am ashamed to
have colleague who objects to the ex-
ercise of my rights" Renewed vocifer-
ation-"Order," "call the roll" &c, SC.
Intense excitement prevailed
Mr.. Craige, quiet being partially re-
stored, made his point He said they
had right to know who the messenger
is, and what his business was here Re.
newed cries of "Order," "order," sc
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, made his point
saying nothing was in order, excepting
the election of a Speaker.
Mr.. Stephens moved that the message
be received, and demanded the previous
question,
Humphrey Marshall-'I second it,"
Messrs. Craige and Campbell with.
drew their points, the latter declaring
he still maintained his objection
Mr.. Stephens motion was agreed to
by SO majority.
The result of the l24th vote for
Speaker was then declared, as follows
Necessary to a choice ............10 100
Ranks -. -. =. - - ~
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

Tic Sacred MiHarL-The same
compiler and, publishers have issued an
other collection with this title, contain
ing sacred music alone. We commend
both works to the notice of all interest
cd in musical education.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

BANK or MmwAuKEE-The following
statement of the condition Of this Bank.
Jan. lst, 1856 is made and sworn to by
the President and Cashier.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts except
to directors and brokers, $2i3, 767 20
Over drafts, 2.3G3,i
Stocks on deposit with the
State Treasurer, at their
par value, so 900 90
Specie, lS,G70,04
Cash Items, viz Checks on
this and other Banks, 1916
Premium paid on State Stocks, 1880
Loss and expense account, 27g,63
Bills of solvent Banks on
hand, 4l462OO
Bin of suspended Banks, 1900
Due from Banks 5000 AZ
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c. D. Cooke, Milwaukee,
John II. Van Dyke, "
Diroc. John II. Bradford,
tors S. S. Daggctt,
" . G. ID. Nash, d"
John S. Rockwell, Oconomowoc
j. Warner Middlebury, VI
Presideut-C. d Nash.
Vice President-C. D Cooke.
Cashier-T Il. b Eldrdge.
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Gbt Rtontrr.
Managers Meeting.

'O0N|70-0"~-~~~~~|~|~]~ ~~|NO~T~|N]~-(~1~|N~~~
MD DLEBURY, JAN. go, 1856
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Capital, 500 10000
Registered Bank Notes
received from Bank
Controller, and not
returned, $780, lG
Deduct registered
Notes Oh hand, 500
Leaves registered Bank
notes in circulation, 2s.3is 90
Due Depositors on demand. l2G. 833, 80
Due to others not included
under either Of the above
heads, ll3.OsO68
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-01-30

The following gentlemen have been C.
lectod officers Of this Bank for the cnsu-
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OREGON -Datos are 20 Dec 20,
Nothing has been heard of Col Kin
noy,s party, which had gone to attack
the Indians at Walla-Wala
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-06-25

RE4GnKABLK REuN1oN-Two brothers, who
are twins, recently met in the town of Jay, who
hadnot seen each other for 10 years One is Paul
Smith Of Jay, the other Silas Smith, of Spring
field, Mass Correspondence ceased ten years
since. The Springfield Smith visited Jay at the
instance OF his son, and probably two brothers
were never happier than they have been for the
last ten days. They are now we'll advanced in
years, and are looking joyfully forwardto anoth-
er happier union; far from the surging waters of
this sinful world. Anincident is worth relating.
By Encouragement Silas called on q married daugh-
ter of Paul, who of course had never seensher
uncle, and she. copyersed with him near half an
hour without suspecting it was other than her
father. The two brothers called q. our Office on
Monday, andtwe can truly say we never saw two
men of theirag bear so close n resemblance.
County (M. ~ Standard
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-06-25

DANISH SouaD ToLLs.@The arrangement
which President Pierce has made with Denmark
for the postponement of any resistance on our
part, to collection Of the Sound Tolls for neyea
from the 14th inst, it is,stated, has entered into
at the earnest solicitation of the Danish Govern
ment. Further the arrangementis made under
circumstances which promises final adjustment
of the subject within the year. Whether the
.dntics to be paid under protest will ever be re-
funded or moi, wilfdepcnd upon the terms of the
final arrangement.