The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-07-09
Correspondence Of the Register.
WAY Side Sketches.

A chat with Viiginian--The descendants
of Lord Fairfax.
BRowNsvlLLE, ONO June 22d, '56.
These are truly string times The
masses are aroused and seem determined
to meet manfully the encroaching tyranny
Of tho southern oligarchy. and say
thus far shalt thou come and no far
ther." They have nobly imbibed tho
spirit of Algernon Sidney, that resist.
ence to tyrants is obedience to God.
Last evening, there was spirited gath
ering of Freedoms friends, to ratify the
doings of the Republican Convention,
just came off at Philadelphia. The day
had been sultry, the evening was cool
and comfortable The stree, broad and
we'll lined on either side with stones aud
dwcllings,was chosen as fitting place,
dry goods box placed upon the side walk
served as q rostrum, the broad canopy
served both as a covering and sounding
board. The stars glit.ered and twink.
led, and We'd with each other in their
contributions Of light upon the eloquent
occasion, and before the close, the Queen
OF night came out, unveiled her face aud
smiled, arprovingly and seemed pleased
to do honor to the cause.
The opening speech, was made by DR..
Thrall, formerly Of Uudorhill, Vt. His
speech was decidedly good one After
him, ono after another responded to
their names, mounted the stand and spoke
in favor of the honored nominees. By
and by the name of Jones rang out from
an hundred voices Jones, Jones'
roared the multitude until our respected
TX Senator from Vermont, yielded to
their wishes, and took the Stand. After
modostly saying, that he was quito un-
accustomed topublic speaking, and that he
only yielded to the call, because Of his
deep sympathy with the principles that
lay at the foundation Of this gathering
bo started out, and made speech, re.
pletc with matter Of fact, sound logic,
aud touching appeal. Mr.. Jones left
the stand amid the applaudits Of the au-
dience. The meeting broke up about
eleven at night, not however, without
passing a series Of resolutions worthy Of
the cause they advocated, and giving
three tremendous cheers for j. c. Free
mont and Wm L. Dayton, which made
the welkiu ring
The principles and spirit of freedom
are gaining ground rapidly in Ohio.
Bordering upon Slave State, she is
made more or less, the hunting ground
to chase down and secure the flying pant.
ing fugitive. Numerous sinks and
dougLfaces ready to barter their char
acter, and peril their eternal salvation
for money, or mess Of potage, are found
every where dffusing their poison, and
eager to earn damnablc notoriety, by
seizing upon the escaping fugitive, aud
hurling him back to the southern prison
house, Of hopeless relentless bondage.
This savage hord thank God, is decreas-
ing Ohio in the coming election, will
give large majority for freedoms can.
ddates.
Last week we had an interview with
two Mormaus direct from Utah. One
by the name of Hatch was formerly
resident of Lincoln. Addison Co., W.
They are both Elders in the Church OF
the latter DAY Saints, and were on their
way to New York, whence they intend
to sail for England where they design to
propagate their septiments-make con-
verts and gather them home to the Great
Salt Lake City. They go out to relieve,
or tako the place Of other Elders, sent
out three years since. They intend to
remain in this Mission three years,wheu
they will be relieved BY others sent out,
to take their place, and return bringing
their sheavcs or converts with them
Such is their manner Of carrying on their
missionary operations. Mr.. Hatch is q
man of about 80 years of age, has spent
the last six years in Utah stated tho
population of Mormons to be over TO-.
900, and thinks they shall soon knock in
earnest at the door for admission into
the great family Of States Mr.. Hatch is
man of ordinary abilities. His COM
panion was man of about As years, pos.
sesscd of fine collooueal powers, consid-
cradle varied information, pleasing sd-
dress and an earnest and jealous ad7o'
cate, of the peculiaritics Of Mormooism.
They left home without money" they
took neither purse nor script" and rely
upon the charities Of such brethren aud
friends as they may fall in with, in their
travels. for all peedful aid. Doubtless
they will meet with iunumerable Hsm'
lets pokipc them the interrogatories