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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25
Incidents of the Inauguration.

illustrated with Cuts, by Scrore.)
Not to be out.done by our city cotem.
porarics, We this week give to our read
ers an illusttated statement of the geu.
eral ceremonies Of the late Inauguration.
Knowing the lively interest Of the coca. .
sion, wo, regardless of expense, sent on
Mr. ScRorE, one of our artists, to be
present and take such sketches of the
affair as would not be likely to got into
other papers. Accordingly few days
prior to the 4th of March, that respeota.
BILE individual put his shirt into port
manteau and took the cars for Wheat.
land, where he arrived in time take tho
following sketch of
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25
M d d L e b u RYi
Capital Punishment.

Almost all Reforms, SO called, have
the quality of periodicity, with porpetu.
ally recurring cycles Of appearance aud
disappearance. The elements Of which
these reforms are constituted ara con.
stantly undergoing changes; now assn.
ming one manifestation and now anoth.
err. The mass Of working and incongru-
Gus materials after arriving at a red
heat, must have valves of escape for tho
gas which is continually generating in
the great moral cauldron without these
valves the danger Of explosion, scatter.
ing wrecks among Lunatio Asylums and
State Prisons, would DO imminent, il
not inevitable
Double, double, toll and trouble
Fire burn and caudron bubble!"
Among other philanthropic enterpri.
ses,-and all Reforms, properly speaking.
partaks of this character,-the subject
of abolishing Capital Punishment for
high Grimes has frequently and at inter
walls come in for its share of attention,
and held the public consideration duriog
the continuance Of its paroxysm. Under
the stormy influence Of the appropriate
excitement, State after State in the
Union have succumhed and for o brief
time, tried the experiment Of mans
judgment against the revealed laws of
of God II has been found, however, in
repeated instances, that perhaps tho Bi.
BILE was on the whole, as safe q rule for
tho government of mankind as any
scheme Of mans invention, however in.
genious or philapthropic. Rhode Island
has this winter partially restored the
original penalty, aud Massachusetts, un.
der the spur Of recent frightful murders,
is about restoring her old system.
Every body who has read the news.
papers knows what the effect of the milk.
snd'water system has been in Wiscon.
sin. Nature, under the excitement OF
dIabolical outragas, has repeatedly dis.
earded the maxims Of rose. yator phian.
thropy, aud asserted tho majesty of the
Divine Law. Several cases have occur.
red under this philanthropic system, in
which Mortified community have risen
as one man, and with illegal force have
wiped the rascals from the face Of an in.
suited earth.
The law Of this State, as it now stands.
is liable to serious objections. After a
conviction for murder, the punishment.
is suspended for an entire year, thus
very materially diminishing the certain.
~ Of retribution. This gives an oppo,.
tunity for friends to interfere with the
course Of justice and obtain remission
from the legislature. This remission in
ono instance has been secured within
two or three years
We alluds to this subject from the
fact that the time of the renewed agita.
tion Of this Reform is now approaching.
The Legislature, last fall occupied what
time it could spare, from Kansas and
other kindred subjects, to the discas.
sion of this matter. The proposal to
abolish was defeated, but not until it had
shown considerable strength, and may
be expected in full blast at the next
session.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

We admire no man for enjoying all
bodily pleasures to the full This may
create him envy but not esteem. Where
as wisdom and prudence true pioty and
virtue and The Offices Of humanity, chart.
ty and friendship have the praise and
commendation even of those who will
not initiate them. The wise and good
will be ever loved and hcaored as tho
glory of human nature Sherlock.
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Home Items.
ptosohes

Home Items.
The Mud "term" has set in tigor.
ously, and more than ever the demand
for better walks 10 appreciated. There
is no reason why thorough and com.
plete system Of improvement in our side
walks, should not be made. The cost will
be trAing in comparison with. the benefits
which the village will derive in reputa.
ton, pleasan,ness and comfort. We
really hope onr Trustees, will viudica'e
their character as prudent, sagacious and
energetic men, by attention to this mat
ter, so soon as the season will permit
There is no walk worth the name from the
Village to the Depot. Every stranger
who arrives must therefore get an opiu.
ion Of our town, not very favorable at
this season, and one which will be cure
to stick to him, for all time. With the
pleasantest situation and euvirons in
the country, it shame to US, that
this matter of public walks has not com.
maDded more attention.
BLACK HAWK Srook. Col. Abram
Foot Of Cornwall, las. week, sold to
gentleman from Missouri, bis valuable
Black Hawk Horse, six years old, at
three Thousand dollars. We also learn
that Edrick Adams Of Panton, has TAX
en!bis horse Quicksilver, aud several 9th.
er valuable horses to Quincy, Illinois.
The demand for this kind of stock, is
constantly increasing, aud numbers are
daily sold at fabulous prices
Tho Citisen gives an account Of .
thresquarter Durham Steer, about Eve
years old, raised by Rector and Guy
Gage, of Addison, whose live weight was
1850 pounds. He was sold for $24S.
Tho same paper says, the people Of
Vergcnnes, arc holding weekly Temper.
snco Meetings, which orc uumerousIy
attended
The County FAIR The Managers
have decided, after full consultation,
to hold the next fair at this place. We
are sorry to observe that our Neighbor
in Vergennes, comments upon this docs
ion with soIe harshness. We have not
mixed up With the controversy in any
degree. and should have been satisfied,
had the decision been the other way
From our knowledge Of tho Managers we
have no doubt, they acted honestly,
and with = sole regard to the best inter.
ests Of the Society. When it is Oonsid
cred that very large majority Of the
association in numbers, productions and
resources, can be better aooomm odated
at tho center Of the county, than else.
where, it would seem proper to give the
circumstance its just weight.
Our thanks arc especially due to
Hon Solcu on Foot. and Messrs Hodges
and Morrill,. for repeated and valuable
marks Of remembrance.
BY reference to another column, It
will be seen tina, Dr.. Kidder, is to lee.
turs in this place GA Physiology and
kindred subjects. The DR.. has the best
Recommendations from gentlemen known
in this community such as DR.. Beaman
OF Troy ; also Rev Mr.. MulchaLey, who
speaks highly of his Scientific attain.
ments. DR.. Beaman says can give
him an unqualified recommends tion
to the public" Mr.. Mulchahey says,
i most cordially unite in recommending
Tim and bis lectures to any community,
he may visit"
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I aIIII'I|k ~
WHEATLAND, PROM THE BACK WINDOW OF
THE HOTEL.

WHEATLAND, PROM THE BACK WINDOW OF
THE HOTEL.
The animal in the fore ground is no
part OF the premises, and indeed was not
on the spot at the time this sketch was
taken, but is thrown in to enhance its
value, in an agricultural point of view,
and to balance the tree on the extreme
left. AS Mr. Duchanan is to be absent
for four years only, the farm is not for
sale.
Taking cup of strong tea, our Ar.
tist then strolled down towards the Won.
Grated spot and as he approached the
sacred precincts, was passed by parcel
of men on horseback, whom he after.
wards ascertanea was company Of ri
walls ardently
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

very, but probably 10 turn !" current
into other channels OF opposition, quite
as strong, but less dangerous, and still
more practicable, than any Of its old sp.
ptoaohes
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

DecLINEs.-Miles Greenwood having
ueolined the citizens nomination for. May.
Or of Cincinnati the Republicans aud
citizens have united upon N. w. Thorn.
as, one Of the most prominent business
men Of that city.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

HooPs ON THE DEcLINE.-Fiyeo of our
most fashionable ladies, leaders of the
"ton, appeared on the fourth street prom.
epads yesterday afternoon, a0ithout hoops
Look out for decline in the price Of
whalebons and rattan. A bas Ia crino.
line - Cincinnati Papey.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

VESSEL IN WHICH MIR. BUcHANAN's GRAND
FATHER CAME FROM IRELAND.
While wrapt in the contemplation of
Of the subject, the great Democrat ap-
preached our Artist from behind, and hit.
ting him clip on the back, said, A" How
are you old fellow Welcome to Wheat.
land y Overcome by this gentlemauly
familiarity Mr.. Scrope could only gasp
his thanks for the reception.
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TIE HAT WORN AT THE OsrEND CONFER
ENCR
The President subsequently, assured
Mr.. Scrope, in confidence. that he had
never ornamented its interior with q
brick. The servant showed him into the
parlor and told him Mr.. Buchanan would
be in directly. Here he was left alone
with bis thoughts Gazing around the
room hs saw upon tho walls picture
Of tho
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

CULINARY FIxINs' AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The day of the Inauguration broke
spleudidly upon tho city. The streets
were crowded with people. The militia.
ry were out in all the pomp and circum.
stance of glorious war. We have selec.
ted one soldier to rcprescn. the gorgeous
spectacle.
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Mr. BUcHANAN's BAGGAGE, AS 1T APPEAR
ED MARCH 81.
AT the White House in Washington,
our artist was favored with a view Of the
kitchen and pantry, and hastily grouping
some of the articles into picturesque
form, he presented the annexed sketch Of
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

AnBRorYPE OF Mr.. BUCHANAN, SHORTLY
AFTER HIS RATIFICATION AT TIE ma
TIoNAL HOTEL. By BRADY.
Our readers are assured this is the
first appearance OF the cut in this ca
pacity.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

SOUVENIR OF uIa LAnY

SOUVENIR OF his LADY LOVE.
This choice relic he had preserved
through all vicissitudcs and changes of
fashion, as type and emblem Of his ro.
mantle and constant attachment. In.
Decd he has always hung it on the bed
post before retiring to rest. After an
hour of ever.to be rememb ered converse.
ton, our friend took his leave, At the
doorstep he stopped to take q sketch of
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

INTERIOR VIEW OF THE PRINCIPAL WATER
TANK.
Mr.. Scrope then proceeded to the res
idence Of Mr.. Caleb Cushing and there
closed his portfolio by executing the an-
nexed
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

DAGUERREoTYPE OF GEN. JEFF. DAVIS
FRONT ELEVATION.
The President delivered his Inaugur-
al substantially as it had been executed
When Judge fancy appeared to admin
lister the oath, a slight disturbance was
caused by the rapid stampede of color.
ed individual who seemed uneasy in the
presence of that distinguished function
airy. He had previously been hid in the
ieucc, Here is an exact representation
Of him.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25
In PURSUIT OF Custom HOUSE, APPOINT.
MENT,

AENT,
Nlmbly stepping into a tailors' shop.
to escape being run down, be was graft.
fed on ascertaining that chance had di.
rec'ed him into the Identical shop where
Mr.. Buchanan was measured for his new
Lancaster suit and through the polite.
ness Of the shopman, was allowed to take
sketch of an ambrotype. representing
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

Passing into the bed room adjoining
Mr.. Buchanan showed to our Artist the
following
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

AN AFFECTING SCENE BETWEEN MIR. b.
CHANAN AND HIS TAILOR
After gazing his full on the striking
beauties of the picture, be stifled his
emotions, and graspiug hin cane with
firm hand, our Artist passed on to the
grand mission Of Lis pilgrimage.
Arriving at the door of tho Wheat
land Mansion, he was ushered into the
hall, and as he passed on to the drawing
room, bis emotions may be imagined but
never described, as hasiy glance dis
closed to his eyes. uncsteptatiously lying
under the table,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25
Mr.. BUcuANAN's FAvoRITE CHAIR.

Mr.. BUcuANAN's FAvoRITE CHAIR.
The two then sat down to confden'
tial chat. The old gentleman among
other things recouuted his early love
substantially as related in the Maya.
zines during the campaign. Removing
his spectacles, to wipe his suffused eyes,
our Artist seized the opportunity to take
an exact sketch. Here they are;
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-03-25

THE FIRST MEETING OF THE FoGY CABI-
NET. GEN. CAss AND TIE PRESIDENT
COMING TO AN UNDERSTANDING on SQUAT-
TER SOVEREIGNTY.
Before leaving the city, Mr. Scropo
visited the National Hotel, and through
the kindness of an accommodating offc.
ial, was shown the following
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-10-22

A COOP 'UN.-We heard the other day
a capital anecdote of witty clergyman OF
this city, who it is said, never comes Oft Sc
cond best in jocular encounter.
As one day he was passing down one OF
the streets of a large village in this State,
where he was settled, he was observed by
some waggish hangers on at public house
which he was approaching. One of these
fellows, knowing that the Rev. gentleman
was hard case at a joke, said that he
would bet the drinks for all hands that he
could head Mr.. H. Done was the
response from a number. AS Mr.. H. came
opposite to the merry group, the proposer OF
the bet called to him. Mr.. H halted
and drew near, whereupon the confident
chap thus addressed him: Mr.. H, we
have dispute here Of some Importance which
we have agreed to leave to you as one compe-
tent to give correct decision
sAh, whatis it?'
1T is in relation to the age Of the devil
will you tell us how old he is ?
sGentlemen,' said the imperturbable
minister, chow could you presume me to
be acquainted with matter of that sort,
you must keep your o~n family records'
The minister went about his business,
and the vanquished gentleman went in and
bled freely.-Nashua Oasis.
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How TO GET RID OF RATs.-There is
public house on the St. John called Rat
Tavern. The name originated thus: An
American was travelling up the river during
a thaw in winter, when snow and water
were very nearly knee deep. Late in the
afternoon he came to this tavern, cold, wet
and hungry, and called for dinner. He was
told rather roughly by the landlord that the
dinner hour had passed, and he must waittill
tea. He then asked for cold lunch, as he
was fast and hungry After some grumbling,
this was brought Cd. The stranger ate and
asked for his bill Fifty cent, was the re-
ply, in agrowling tone. Dinner is quarter,
but lunch is ont of season, and you must pay
fifty cents The traveller paid the bill and
sat down to dry himself. Soon cheese was
brought in by the maid, very much mutilated
by the rats. The whole race of rats re-
ceived volley of abuse from the enraged
landlord. "And why do you keep rats?
said the Yankee. 81 can give you receipt
that can warrant you will keep every rat
away" "Ah! and how much will you
charger SC, about fifty cents The land
lord, om,what complacent, returned the
half dollar; 'and now said he, 'for the
receipt well, SIR said the Yankee,
whenever rat comes to your house cold,
wet and hungry, give him cold lunch and
charge him half dollar, and I'll be bound
he'll not come again '-Eastern Star.
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TRICKS OF TRADE.-There's an awful
nigger in the Montgomery watermelon trade!
It's horrible, the way he contrives to get his
finger into the eyes of his cullud bredren
Now, for example, about some weeks ago.
when musk-melons were in season, this black
green-grocer one morning was negotiating a
sale to rather a smart darkey who was trying
desperately in the transaction.
Said the seller
sNow, de way I sells dem mush-million to
everybody else is two for fifteen cents, but
since it's you,' and here the black scamp as
sumed most confidential and insiuuatlng
tone, 1'll let you hab thre ob'um for quar-
ter
This very particular friend bit, transfer
of the property at once took place, and the
purchaser walked off, but had not gone hall
a square when something appeared to have
worked through his wool, for back he came
to the wagon
Look here! How dat? Tree for a quar-
ter dat more dan two for dime an halt
Glib me back my money!
sNebber corrects mistakes, sar ! said the
trader, as a crescent shaped eruption Of
ivory traversed his sable mug from ear to
ear.-Montgomery Messenger.
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AIEW AND BRILLIANT SCHEME. Capital
~ Prize S60,00O!!. The following Scheme will
be drawn by S. SWAMI Il CO.. Managers of the
Fort Gaines Academy Lottery, in each of their
Lotteries for OCTOBER, 1857, Mt AUGUSTA, Ga.,
to which city they have removed their Principal
Office.
Class 56, to he drawn in the city Of Augusta, Ga,
in public, on Saturday, October Sd, 1857.
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in public, on Saturday, October 10th, 1897.
Glass So, to be drawn in the city of Augusta, Ca,
in public, on Saturday, October lIth, 1887.
Glass SO, to be drawn in the city OF Augusta,
Ga.. in public, on Saturday October oath, 1857.
Glass 60, to be brswn in the city Of Augusta da',
in public, on Saturday, October a1st, 1857, on
the plan of single numbers. Five thousand four
hundred and ninety-fve prizes! Nearly one prize
to every nine tickets Magnificent scheme. to be
drawn EACH SATURDAY IN OCTOBER!
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VERY ToUcH1Ne.-Here is touching
description of moonlight scene: After
whirling some time in the elastic mazes of a
waltz, Cornelia and myself stepped out un-
observed, on the balcony, to enjoy a few of
those moments SO precious to lovers. 1t was
a glorious night-the air was cool and re-
freshing. AS I gazed on the beautiful being
by my side, I thought I never saw her look
so lovely; the full moon cast its rays over
her whole person, giving her most angelic
appearance, and imparting to her curls still
more golden hue. One of her soft hands
resting in mine, and ever and anon she met
my ardent gaze with one of her pure conf
ding looks. Suddenly change came over
her soft features, her full red lips trembled
with suppressed emotion, tear drop rested
on her long dropping lashes, the muscles a
round her faultless mouth became convulsed,
she gasped for breath, and snatching her
hands from the warm pressure of my own,
she turned suddenly away and -snessed !
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A ASELF-SAcRIrIcING FRIEND.-Two black
men were drinking porter out of the same
pot The first drank a little, and smacking
his lips, cried, 'hum, tits berry good the
second drank to the dregs before he cried
shum.' This astonished the first drinker,
who finding the pot empty, asked thus of his
companion, why de debil you no cry hum
before dis ?'-'Oh,' said the second, Il hab
heard dere is poison at the bottom of the
cup, so I drink him off for fear him hurt my
friend
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s@ Hans said Dutchman to his urchin
SON whom he had just been thrashipg for
swearing at his mother, 'vat's dat you're
tiuking so wicked apout in de corner dare p
Il amt tink not'n.' You lie, you vaga5one,
you-you links cot dam-and now Til vip
YOU for dat .a.
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s9- The following is too good to be lost
A lady, formerly resident of Georgia, very
much discontented with Mississippi life, and
longing to return to her native land, was
shouting at camp meeting last year, and
becoming so exclusively happy, that she ex-
claimed, GLORY to God feel like I was in
Georgyv
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s6r An editor got shaved in barber shop
lately, and offered the darkey dime, which
was refused, because, said he, 81 understand
you is an editor?' well, what of that p
sWe never charge editors muffin p But
such liberality will ruin you.' oh, nebber
mind, we makes it up off de sensmenv
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A DOMESTIC Observation-Disclosures
n.y. said modern Benedict, the other day,
produces remarkable revolutions; here am
I, for instance, in ten short months, changed
frema sighing lover to loving SIRE
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aar Unscphisticated boy-'Mamma, papa
is getting very rich, isn't he p
Mamma-sI don't know; why, child?'
Unsophisticated boy-'Cause he gives me
so much money. Almost every morning af-
ter breakfast, when Sally is sweeping the
parlor, he gives me sizpence to go out and
play
Sally received short notice to quit.
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sar A dry old crust of fellow, who was
unhappy with his preacher because the dry
vine,' as Carlyle would call him, could not
penetrate the thick ligament that covered
the crusty mans soul, signi6ed to the minis.
ter his desire to have pew nearer the pull
pit.
Cant you hear?' asked the good man.
'Yes,' was the reply.
Cant you see?'
yes
Then why do you changer
Because said the obdurate one, Il am SC
far off, that when your words get to me they
are as fiat as dishwater.'