The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-06-25


Tribune-Its News-Remarks upon the
settlement at Jamestown-The burial of a
Youth-Refections.
BETHANY, BROOKE Co. Va, J
June /, 1856.
This place, the name of which is iden-
tical with that which distinguished the
home of the sainted Lazarus, and his two
sisters Mary and Martha, is a small, yet
pleasant village, known as the seat Of
Bethany College. This was founded a.
bout ten years since and contains l50
students, mostly from the South. The
founder of this institution is its President.
He is a man of decided talents and great
energy of character. He was born 10 Ire.
land but removed early in life to Scot
land, where be received the rudments OF
an education. Hearing of the land of
promise, he at an early age emigrated to
America. Here he hogan preaching the
Gospel and applying himself to the study
Of the classics. He soon became noted not
only as preacher but for his great skill
in debate AT ono tim che held public
debate with the infdel Owen, for six con-
sccutive days. His theological views diff.
fered in some essential points from the
large and infcntial denomination of which
ho was member. and he conceived and
carried out the plan of editing and pub.
fishing q Journal, through which his
views might 6ud access to larger class,
than they otherwise could In this be
was successful. 1t WAS not only an or.
gan for the promulgation of his tenets,
but ultimately obtained such a circula.
ton, that it became a source of consider
sble gain, 1t is still published and ex-
tensively read He at length married.
married the daughter Of a wealthy plan.
ter, at whose death be inherited largo
property in slaves. Like q christian, he
emancipated them at once, and provided
the means for their support He has a
strong sense of justice, and confiding in
the truth" there is that scattereth aud
yc: incrcaseth," he has long since found
his cup full and running over. By
man who has the means of knowing was
informed, that he was worth at least
S300,000. He is now over 60 years of
oge-has amassoC a fortune founded
and endowed fourishing college or in
ssitution Of learning-educated himself
to be its chief presiding ofhcer-cdts
and publishes with marked ability
monthly periodical which circulates ex
tenslvely in the south and west, and al.
so has become the father aud apostle Of
new sect, numbering between one and
two hundred thousand followers. Such
in brief is the Rev. ALEXANDER CANT
BELL. II Wesley and Edwards left
their mark upon the American mind, so
has he if they had their friends and ad.
herents, so has he-if they live, joyfully
cherished in the hearts Of their admirers
so will he. In short, his great mind
has already set at work class of infu.
ences, which will vibrate until the end of
time, aud tell upon the destiuies Of un-
born millions. He is man of generous
impulses and enlarged sympathies, and in
him the poor find friend, who is truly
a friend, He is a Baptist, but differs
somewhat from the general faith of that
sect, large and numerous as it is. His
followers take, and are known By the
name Of Disciples.
AS he above was written a messen.
ger from the Post-ofice brings us the
daily Tribune. We lay down our pen
to glance at current events. Among
items of interest VIC learn that our
worthy and enterprising townsman JAMES
NJ SLADE, Esq, has been selected by
the American party as their chosen eau
didate for the office of Lieut., Governor
of Vermont We are no partisan, but
VIC can but regard tho nomination as
very felicitous. We name a few Of our
reasons. Mr.. Slade from his natural
endowments his educational acquire.
ments-his familiarity with the rules Of
legislative bodies-Lis strong sense Of JUS
tce--his versatility Of mind aud the ease
aud facility with which he can dispatch
business, ia preeminently fitted to fill
with dignity and marked ability the i'm
portant position for which he is now the
honored candidate. Mr.. Slads is also a
stauncL friend of the oppressed "a good
and true Republican. and ought TO be
nominated by that Party for tho Same
Office. We trust that this will be the
case. AS q business man he ranks a.
mong the 6rst of his native village, and
we hope that his proferncnts to Official
stations, will in 20 degree dotraot from tue
successful prosecution Of his present bus
mess pursuits. The business men Of
Middlebu'y, who are in the full! visor OF
mental and bodily thrift must be retain
cd.
The first settlement made in this
state, was in 1907. at place now known
as oil jamestown. by Capt. Smith
His policy in respect to the Indians ex'
hibits a strong contrast with the humane
intercourse Of VIM Penn in Pa, aud
merits tho serious attention of States
men and Philanthropists. Capt. Smith
placed his reliance in fortresses and gur
powder. Ponns reliance for safety wal
in the spirit of peace justice and benef
cence. Capt Smith Invaded the rights
Of tho Indians in Virginia aud robbed
them of their lands and hunting grounds
WIN. Penn regarded their rights in hi;
colony, and paid them for their lands, al
though he had previously paid the King
Charles III. high pr.oe for the same
Capt Smith followed the promptirgs o.