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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-04-22
AGRICULTURE.
Deception in Horse-Dealing.

To illustrate my position, how almost
universally has the opinion heretofore pre-
vailed that it was not unneighborly, that
it was not dishonest to tell deliberate
and ingenously concocted lie about the
properties of horse; that it was not un-
manly, dishonorable, or unfair to conceal
a serious ailment or defect, and that any
species of deception in horse trade was
not only legitimate and honest, but evil
dcnce of high business qualifications and
exceeding smartness So common has
been this vile habit that reputable men.
who desired to obtain a good name for
honesty and fair dealing, who not only
admired, but had strong passion for
noble steed, have hesitated about enga-
ging in the rearing and training of horses.
lest their otherwise unblemished reputa-
tion should suffer, | am happy to be able
to say, in truth, that while this wide
spread evil exists to-day, to the dishonor
of our country, that higher sense of JUS
tice, of moral right and fair dealing, is
every day gaining ground; and that men
of unimpeachcd probity, and of high
character, are engaged in dealing in hor-
ses as in other property, and that they
are practically exemplifying in their daily
transactions the truth of the old adage,
that, "honesty is the best policy" and
that it is a dictate of interest as well as
duty.
The habit of lying, (for that is the
proper term,) about horses, has been the
parent Of many a crime. For the man
who, from any conceivable motive, or
under any circumstances whatever, will
misrepresent the truth about his other
property; he who, by falsehood or trick,
will obtain my horse, without giving me a
valuable consideration therefor, will soon
strive to obtain other property in way
even more dishonest. Crime is progress
sive, and its insiduous approaches should
be carefully watched, and resisted at the
very threshold. There are no comprom-
ises to be made with it. There is no safety
save in entire and completes non-ntor-
course with it, in all its alluring pha-
ses. Every parent therefore should i'm
pressingy teach his boy, by prccept and
his daily uniform example, that 'all things
whatsoever ye would that men should do
unto you, do ye even so to thcm"-that
he must not hesitate, at all times, and
under all circumstances, as we'll in refer
ence to horses as to every subject or mat
ter, to speak not only the truth, but
that he must speak the ,rhole truth. and
nothing but the truth. He should also
impress upon his mind and his heart, by
all conceivable means, that
"The man who pauses IN his honesty,
Wants little of the villain
Tenn. Farmer.
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Making Letter Envelopes.
Orwell, Vt.
Z. IL.

Tons of paper and barrels Of muclago
are used in tho city every month in tho
manufacture Of an article so insignificant
and unpretending as letter envelopes -
-Four firms are engaged in tho business
on large scale, aud several others in
small way 1t is estimated that the NUN.
Der of envelopes made in this city every
week, is at least 100000 Probably
the lsrgcst concern is Lyon s, Raynor in
Beekman street which is said to turn out
nearly 100000 weekly. embracing
600 varieties. They employ g,rls in
folding, which is the most common meth.
cd, while others, such as J. Q Preblo.
another large concern, manufacturing
100000 Per week, employ machinery.
Out of New York, there is factory in
Worcester, Mass, which manufactures
to large extent, and there is one doing
a moderate business in Philadelphia.
The process If manufacture adopted
by Lyon s. Raynor may be briefly de-
scribed. A ream of paper, or abou, 500
sheets is placed under knife Of a shape
corresponding with an envelope when en-
tirely opened. which is forced down BIZ
powerful screw press worked by a hand
lever, The pieces cut out, slightly ad
herring at the edges, from the action Of
the knife, resemble a solid block of wood
until broken up The hap is afterwards
stamped, by similar process, a boy be-
ing able to prepare $4,000 per day in
this manner, taking one, two or three en-
velopes at each movement of the hand
They are then taken by 100 girls seated
a, long table, when they are folded
aud gummcd A single girl will apply
the gum to 60 900 or so 1000 in a day,
and from 5000 to 900 may be folded in
tho same tune.
In these processes the girls acquire
great celebrity and skill, being stimulated
by the wages offered, which vary from 2
to 80 cents for each | 600 The envel-
opes are next counted banded and pack
ed.-Some vorieties arc embossed, or
otherwise decorated requiring additional
labor.-The establishment Of which wo
are now speaking, consumes not far from
u tons of paper per month, in the single
article of envelopes. This quantity Of
paper, at 10 cents per pound, would cost
$4,000 The machines employed to
m AXE envelopes are very curiou>ly can.
structed. Each piece of paper, upon be,
ing cut into the proper shape, is placed
on kind of artificial hand, which con-
voys it over an aperture of the size ofan
ordinary letter. when plunger drives it
through, cumming and folding it. 1t
then falls into a box, which, by revolving
at intervals, is gradually filed up with
packages Of 25, ready for use. These
machines average 20 900 envelopes per
day, and are capable of turning out eigh'
teen per minute.
The business Is in some danger of be-
ing overdoDo For some time past 1t has
doubled almost, every twelve months,
until very large capital is embarked in
il, aud competition hus reduced the prof
its to a very low 6gure.-N Y Journal
of Commerce.
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FATHER TAYLOR AND A SEA LAWYER.
On Sunday evening the Bethel was
crowded with merchants, seamcn and
otbers--it is crowded every Sunday even
ing-to take into consideration the phys
ical wants of seamen. After few re.
marks by father Taylor. setting forth the
object of the meeting, sea.lawyer rose
and overhaulcd the iniqutcs Of captains
and owners, in style Of forocastle elo-
qucnce that made the parties alluded to
feel rather uneasy. '" Talk" said he
"about the physical wants of poor Jack
why, he's all wants He wants better
wages; be wants watch and watch he
wants biscuit without orawlers he wants
a water.tight hole to sleep in ho wants
to be treated as well as a niger, and
Father Tayl lor says no wants religion
This last be is told he can get for moth
ing, and | suppose this is true. for it is
not tradeable but if it could be sold,
Jack might want that, too, till he was
cent to Fiddler's Green. Why, my
friends, there are in all large ports set
of very moral sbipowners, who are con-
tinually on the scent for a bite at poor
Jack. They took away his rum because
the use off was immoral but they took
care to put the price Of it in their own
pockets, aud thoy would take away his
salt horse tomorrow, if he could be fed
on hay, like horse. But, good souls,
thoy wan, Jack to be moral; to be relg'
ious, because then they know he will be
better prepared to endure starvation
without growing, or troubling them With
lawsuits |"
Stop, brother" cried Father Taylor,
at the top of bis lungs, I move that you
come up here to the altar, and pray for
the speedy conversion of such hard heart
ed shipowners. Come along, the Lord is
all ready to hear it !"
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The sea-lawyer was non-plussed for
moment. Without making any reply he
bounded over the backs of two or thrco
seats, landed in front of the altar and
knelt down and prayed, in tome of voice
that might have been heard in Hanover
street.
He prayed for the conversion Of ship
owners, and then for the conversion Of
Father Taylor himself, who, he feared,
had not got the true religion and groan-
cd bidcously at the end of every sentence.
Jack closed by giving one tremendous
groan, tapered off with amen.
At the close of the meeting Father
Taylor gave Jack a kindly dig in the ribs,
und romarked---" had you there, Jack"
Jack acknowledged the beat but never
afterwards spoke 10 the BetAel.-Atlas.
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FULL LENGTH FAINrINc PREVENTED

FULL LENGTH FATNTING PREVENTED
The new invention of steel frames for
ladiesJnpons to rest upon, is of such enor
nous weight for the hips, that it is hard
ly likely to become general, yet for those
who are liable to faint, il has a certain
advantage, There is no possibility of
faintipg The solid dome Of metal which
surrounds the lady SO effectually sustains
her that she can only faint from tho waist
upwards-or, at least the consciousness
Of tho remainder ia Of no particular con.
sequence.
AT one of the most elegant balls of the
season, in the Rue ST. Honore, there was
great alarm among the guests occasion
ed by the falling Of chandelier In ths
reception room. Fortunately no one was
Immediately under il, at the moment but
there was same screaming with the sur
prise Of the crash, and general laugh
followed the discovery that no one was
hurt. But, au instant after, an excam-
alton drew oil eyes to corner of the
apartment, and there stood tho stout Bar.
oDess do, her head fallen back and
her arms hanging perveless at her sides,
but otherwise apparently on her feet
The steel pet'icoat sustained her as com
pletely as the semi.pumpkin sustains the
candle on the husking floor, She had
fainted-but only in bust. Home Jour.
nal.
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met. A few minutes previous to tho
hour fixed for Pirnetti's interview with
the Gear, the chamberlain on service
brought to His Majesty dispatch which
messenger handed him through an
opening n the door. 1t was report
from the minister of police, that Pirnct.
ii had not left home.
AHA he has found out that the un.
dcrtaking is impracticablo, and has aban.
doned it, observed the Gear with
smile.
Twelve o'clock sounded. Whilo the
last stroke yet reverberated the door
which communicated from the bedroom
of the Gar to the cabinet opened, and
Pirnetti appeared The Gar drew back
a couple of PAGES, bis brow darkeued, and
after n momentary silence, while fixing
a suspicious look on Pirnetti, said
Are you aware that you may become
a very dangerous individual p
Yes, sirc,' he replied but I am only
an humble conjurer, with no other ambi.
tion than that of amusing your majesty
Here, said the Gar are the thousand
roubles for last night, and thousand
more for this DAYS visit.
'Pirnetti in offering his thanks, was
interrupted by the Gar, who with
thoughtful air inquired DO you count
on yet remaining some time in St, Pc
tersbdrg2'
Sire, he replied, Il intend setting off
this week unless your Majesty orders
prolnngstion oe my soiourn.'
No 7 hastily observed the Czar, it is
not my intention to detan you; and
moreover, continued he with smile, l
should vaiuly endeavor to keep you q.
gainst your will. You know how to
leave ST. Petersburg as easily as you
have found your way into this palace
: | could do so. sire said Piruetti,
'but far from wishing to quit St. Peters
burg stealthily or mysteriously, am de.
sirous ofquitting it in the most public
manner possible, by giving to TIE inhab
itants of your capital a striking example
of my magical powers.
Pirnetti could not leave like an or
dinary mortal it was necessary that he
should crown his success in the Russian
capital by something surprising his pre-
vious efforts therefore on the evening
preceding the day fixed for his depart
ure, he announced that be should leave
St. Petersburg the following day at 10
o'clock in the morning, and that he
should quit it by all the city gates at
the same moment. Public curiosity
vas excited to the highest degree by this
announcement. St. Petersburg at that
time had fifteen gates which were en-
composed by multitude eager to wit
ness this marvellous departure.
The spectators at the various gates
all declared that at 10 o'clock pr eciscly,
Pirnetti, whom they perfectly recogni-
zed, passed through He walked at a
slow pace aud with head erect, in order
to be better seen, they said and he
bade adieu in clear and audible voice.
These unanimous testimonies were con
irmed by the written declaration Of the
officers at every gate to inspect the
passports of travellers. The inspection
of Pirnctti'S passport was Inscribed in
the fifteen registers
Where is the wizard, whether coming
from the North or South, who could in
these degenerate days perform SO aston
lshiug an exploit2
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The VIcroRIA CRoss Tho decora
tion consists of Maltese cross, formed
from the cannon captured from the Rus
siaus. In the ceutre Of the cross is the
roya, crown, surmounted by the lion, and
below it a scroll bearing the words, "FoR
vALoR." The ribbon is blue for the na'
w, and red for the army. On the clasp
are two punches OF laurel and from it
suspended by Roman V, hangs the
cross. & The execution Of ,he work has
been entrusted by Lord Psnmure to Mr.,
Hancock, of Bruton-sireet, and is high.
ly creditable to his taste and skill, The
decoration carries with it pension Of
ten pounds year
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Dp1v1yG AND SHEARISo SHEEP IN SPAT,

DR1v1yG AND SWEARING SHEEP IN SPAIN.
-" The migratory sheep of Spain are di-
vided into iloeks of thousand or more.
each under the charge of its own mayoral.
or chief shepherd, who has sufficient
number of assistants under his command.
1t is his province TO direct all the details
of the journey. He goes in advance Of
the flock the others follow with their dogs,
to collect the stragglers, and keep off the
wolves, which prowl in the distance, mi
grating with the flock. A few mules or
asses accompany the cavalcade, carrying
the simple necessaries of the shepherds.
and the materials for forming the nightly
folds. In these folds the sheep are PEN
ned throughout the night, surrounded by
the faithful dogs, which give notice Of
the approach of danger.
"When the sheep arrive at the ssquil-
COS, or Ehearing houses, which is in the
early part of their journey northwsrd, a
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POETRY.

The following Poem, to be thoroughly I'M
derstood, should be read carefully three times
We understand from the Home Journal that it
is from the pen of FITz JAMES O'BRIES, an
English ger teman.
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A NEW LOT Of Groceries expected this week
IA March 2. by BECKWITH.
S0FULL BLOOD MERINO EWES, For Sale
cOby JIG. WELLER, ,Iinesburgh, Feb. 18, 1867
ETTER PAPER OF various kinds, style
Land colors, at prices to suit all for sale at
C0PELAND'S.
DOCKET MAPS OF KANSAS. for sale b,
L L. w. CLARX.
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We understand from the Home Journal that it
is from the pen of FITz JAMES oBmEs an
English gentleman.
KASE-DIED 10TH FEBRUARY, 1857.
AJoFT, upon an old basaltic crag,
Which, scalped by keen winds that defend the
Pole,
Gazes with dead face on the seas that roll
Around tho secret of the mystic zone,
A mighty nations star-bespangled flag
Flutters alone.
And underneath, upon the llfeless front
OF that drear cliff, simple name is traced;
Fit type of him, who, furnishing and g,unt,
But with rocky purpose in his soul,
Breasted the gathering SHOWS,
Chung to the drifting foes,
BY want bcleaguered, and by winter chased,
Seeking the brother lost amid that frozen waste.
Not many months ago we greeted him,
Crowned with the icy honors of the North
Across the land his hard won fame went forth,
And Maine's deep woods were shaken limb by
limb.
His own mild Keystone State, sedate and prm,
Burst from decorous quiet he came,
Hot Southern lips, with cloquence afame,
Sounded his triumph. Texas, wild and grim,
Proffered its horny hand. The large unged West,
From on, ;ts o;ar, hroas,
Yollsd its frank welcome And from, min 70 main
Jubi,o,t 70 tbe civ
Thundeied the mighty cry,
uoso, o,roKv1
In vain-in vain beneath his feet we flung
The reddenine roscsl All in vain we poured
The go den wine, and round the shining board
Sent the toast circlne. till the rafters RING
With the thrice .tripIed honors Of the Goosti
Scarce tbe buds wilted and ,he voiccs coossd
Ere the pure light that sparkled in his ewes
Bright as auro'al fires in Southern skies,
Faded and faded. And the brave young heart,
That the relentless Arctic winds had robbed
VI all It's vital neat, IN that long quest,
for tile Iost ohPt"ih, now wllnln ms breast
more ana more ia'htly throoDed.
Ills was Tue victory; but as his grasp
Closed on the laurel crown with eager clasp,
Death launched a whistling dart;
And ere the thunders of applause wero done
His bright eyes closed forever on the sun.
Too late-too late the splendid prize he won
In the Olympic race of Science and of Art
Like To some shattered berg that. palo and lone
Dr;r,s from, tbe ybito North to n Troric ,op.
And in the burning day
Wastes neall by peak away.
Til on some ROSY even
1t die, with sunlight blessing it; so he
TRANQUILITY floa.ed to a Southern sea,
And melted into heaven!
lie heeos no tears WHO liVed hooie nc
we VIII not weep Tor him who died SO well;
pu' We wiz t"U'cr round ''ie hear'h; anu tell
i"e story o' HIS s''1o'
0uoh homage su''s MN "c'''
pe''ef IMAM iu''ei"i po'hP' vi P"S'i"s DELL
What tale of peril and self.sacri6cei
Prsoned amid the Businesses of ice,
With hunger bowling DER the wastes of snow!
Night lcnrtheninp into months; the ravenous
foe
Crunching the massive ships as the white bear
Oruhches h'Prey' Inc i''su'hcieh' sharo
VI 'o.''so'"e iooa
ino 'e'N"is! VI '"'i'''e' 'iie uoSP"r
us"is ~ i"no'' "e' '''eS''! Pu'sueu'
Ion uoiie WIN SKINNY arms, anu faces huea
Like pa'hu masks, wiiiie uole'uiiy oehhd
oi''linereu 'he 'au'hs eh'oers oil mihd'
i"A' awful MUIR "heh '''o"sh uie Prostra'e
oaia
Delir'u'h s'"ikeui 'ayine MS burning hand
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27
I Will.


Yes, know you Will. The energetic
expression and determined tone show that
You will.
"a, will try !" said the gallant Miller, as
he marched his disciplined but dctcrmin-
cd troops, up the hill whose summit was
crowned with absttery that poured death
in all directions. and that battery, guarded
by British regulars, twas silonccd, and Its
bravo defenders sent to the long sleep that
knows no waking.
II will be President of tho United
States" said John G. Calhoun, on the
day he left college. Through long life
with his eyes steadily fixed on that as the
end Of his career, ho obtained wide re-
nown, and died but ono step short Of the
Presidency.
~ will discard tho title Of Emperor Of
all tho Russians, and take that Of Empe.
ror of all the Scalvones," said the young
emperor Of Russia; and whoever lives
ten years more, will SEQ his threat accom-
plished. His energetic determination Is n
sure guarantee Of its fulflmcnt.
Set your mark high. young reader; de-
terminc to reach IL never swervc from
your purpose, and you will accomplish
your object. The eagle, with his eye on
the sun, and determination to reach II,
may never get quito there, but he will
soar higher than threc-foct bush.
One Of the finest passages In the play Of
"Richelieu" Is this;
Richelicu--"Young man, be blthc. for
note me; from the hour you graspcd that
packet, think your guardian stars rain for
tune on you."
Francois--If ! fail p
Richelieu-Fail fail ! In the bright
lexicon of youth, which fate reserves
for glorious manhood, thoro Is no such
word as fail !
Why shoald young man fail : II he
DO honorable, II he bc ardent, IL he be
energetic, II he DO gifted with mental
powers. II he be bright in soul and strength
hoshould never fail; and II any allurine
temptation whispers In his ear, words that
would turn aside, lot him revere to tina,
'bright lexicon, ,"land never fail.
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Mrs. Il was very religious wo-
man, and perhaps came as near worship
ping Mr. n. her favorito minister,
as somo Of our people do Kossuth, the
Hungarian; but bo that as II may, sho was
continually hammering Aaron, a shrewd
lad Of some sixteen years lof age, who, to
poster the old lady, and. hear her scold,
would occasionally speak rather lightly Of
Mr.. n hor minister
Happening at the house ofMrs. h
one day, tho old lady began as usual to
chastiso him, and Aaron, thinking she put
II on rather hard, after hearing her through,
said
~ am as good as Mr.. ", and can
preach as WE'LL"
"prcachp' said tho old lady, "you don't
know ono single word In tho Bible"
swell, give mo text" said Aaron, and
SEQ { can't preach"
"You don't know anything about the
BIblc."s said Mrs. H. "If you do,
you may take any text you please"
"Wcll," said Aaron. al virtuous wo-
man Is without prico'--ain't that in your
Bible?"
"Yes," said Mrs. H--,''and II shows
that women arc better then men, for the
Bible don't say virtuous man Is without
price,"
"well. we viii soc about that said Aa-
ron, and after dividing his sermon into
two or three heads, ho commenced as fol-
lows:
"The scarcity Of an article, In oil cases,
governs the price, but when an article can
not be found, II cannot DO had at any price,
and for that reason, II Is without price,
Now, II there wore any virtuous women,
there would bc price, high one, too, by
reason OF their scarcity, but as there are
none"
AT this stage ot the discourse, tho oid
lady seized tho broom
"Aaron, you are an impudent brat and
II you don't clear out I will pelt you with
the broom handle"
Aaron made tracks into the road. finish
ing his sentence, "thcy arc without price,
as hc went through tho door, which the
old lady closed after him with considera'
bio force.
Aaron now started from home, saying te
himself as he went along,
II guess tho old woman will not chastist
me again very soon."
II proved subsequently that ho was no
mistaken in his predictions Contacoo'
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