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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-01-27

Total, ........ ....... o445 A
Balance in Treasurer's hands,. 81 IL
Signed, WIN. P. NASH,
E. 5. DANA, Committee.
On motion 1t was
Voted, That the report of the Com
mittee be accepted.
On motion of Mr.. Langdon of New
Haven, a premium of $500 was granted
to the town of New Haven for I'd premi.
um on ten Jokes of Oxen exhibited at the
last Annual Fair.
Hon. James NJ. Slade, Chairman Of
the Committee on Resolutions, made the
following report -
WHrhrAs, The Hon. Justin s. Morrill,,
Representative in Congress from this
State, on the 14th of December last, in
troducsd into the House of Representa-
tives, "a Bill donating public lands to
the several States and Territories which
may provide Colleges for the benefit of
Agriculture and Mechanic Arts"
And whereas, the object contemplate !
in said bill providing for the appropria.
ton of public lands as set forth, is to en-.
dow and maintain Agricultural Colleges
in the several States and Territories in
the Union,
Therefore, Resolved, That we cordial.
ly approve Of an appropriation of public
lands by the General Government to the
several States and Territories, for the
purposes set forth in the Bill, presented
to the House of Representatives for thsil
consideration, by Hon. j. 8. Morrill, o
this State, on the l4th of December
1857.
Resolved, That We urgently and re-
spectfally request the Senate and Hous,
Of Representatives to pass said bill, thai
it may become a law assured as we are
that the object contemplated, is one high,
ly commendable an in its nature, and em
inently calculated to advance the Asri
cultural interests of the Nation.
Resolved. That the thanks of this SO
ciety are hereby presented to the Hon. j
8. Morrill,, for the deep interest he ha,
manifested upon this subject.
Resolved, That copies Of the abov,
resolutions be signed by the Presideni
and Secretary of this Society /; and for
warded to the Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress from this State.
The Committee TO whom was referree
the resolutions embracing the subject O
the donation of Public Lands Of for th,
purposes as set forth therein, respectfully
report that they have had the same undeI
consideration and report the same amend
ed for the consideration of the Society.
JAMES NJ, SLApE,
JOHN NJ. WEEKS, COMMITTEE.
PHILIP BArTELL,
Middlebury, Jan. 20, 1858.
The Committee on Nominations mad,
the following report -
For President,
Hon. WILLIAM r. SANFORD, Orwell.
For Vice Presidents,
OLIVER SMITH, New Haven,
EDISON ID. BUSH, Shoreham.
For Secretary, o.
Jusrus CoBB, Middlebury.
For Assistant Secretary,
EDWARD 8. DANA, Cornwall.
For Treasurer,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-01-27
On Potatoes, 4 acre.

OH f0tdtoeS, z acre
list, Allen Smith, Addison,
1875 bushels, ............ a 90
I'd, I. B. Hawley, Cornwall,
Ill bushels, ..... 3 90
3D., Henry Lane, Cornwall.
100 bushels, ............ 2 90
On Carrots, 1 acre.
LIST, James T. Lane, Cornwall,
30S bushels, ............ 3 90
I'd, Henry Lane, Cornwall,
27S bushels, 2 90
On Broom Corn, 4 acre.
LIST, John N. Hunt, Shoreham,
176 lbs, 3 90
On Sugar Beets, i acre.
1st, Charles D. Lane, Cornwall,
292 bushels, 3 90
On Herds Grass Seed
LIST, M. d. Parmelee, Bristol,
254 bushels, 3 90
I'd, Chas. r. Ford, Cornwall,
13 bushels, 2 90
LEWIS MEAcHAM, Chairman.
On motion it was
Voted, That the report of the Commit
tee be accepted and adopted.
Mr.. L. s. Dana, from the Auditing
Committee, made the following report -
The Auditing Committee having exam
ined the books of Jacob W. Conroe, ESQ,
Treasurer Of the Addison County Agri-
cultural Society, beg leave to report the
condition of the Finances, as follows:
Balance in the Treasury at the last meet
ing, .S64 SO
Reed cash from State Treasurer, l69 72
Reed as fees of Membership. 1872 90
Reed as subscription from Town
of Middlebury,. 100 90
Total. 1915 So
Paid Premiums awarded at an
nual Fair, .$416 90
Paid for Treas. Books. 70
Paid j. Cobb's Bill for
Printing, help, &c.,. % 68
Total, ........ .o445 A
Balance in Treasurer's hands,. 81 Ii
SIGNED. VIM p NAsu
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17
Sheep Raising.

We adverted, in former issue, the capa- bilities of raising sheep in our State, especially in the northern and northwestern portions.- The hills and mountains are clothed, to their suinmits, with verdure for the greater part of the year and are capable ofsustaining thousands The experiments that have been made have all been successful; but instead of keeping the stock on hand to increase 1t, they have been sold to be driven to California or to Texas. A more profitable investment or one that yields more speedy returns is not to be found. Of late good deal of attention has been paid to this subject and there has been great demand for improved breeds. In our neighboring State of Texas, wool raising has grown to be one of the most important pursuits there, and the profits are said to be enormous.
 We are ignorant of any statistical information on the subject connected with our state, but the climate, range, and other facilities for sheep- raising in our State are unsurpassed. In few years we are satisfied that wool will form one of our principal exports. We have received some letters containing some valuable information on this subject from friends in the northwest, and will be glad to receive others, so that we can keep our readers advised of the progress of this important interest.
 In connexion with this subject, we subjoin the following article from Texas paper:
 "SHEEP RAIsING.-The Gonzales Inouirer says: Three years ago MT. J. D. Fly. living on the east side of Peach creek, bought one hun dred and fifty head, for which he paid g 5O per head, or $365 for the flock The wool has not only already paid the original cost. but the flock is now worth $ 800, to say notbino of about $500 worth of mutton which he has used. Not the first sheep has died during the three years, from any kind of disease.
 Mir. H. l.. Nicols of Gonzales now in New York; in letter dated Sd inst. says: "I am going to start for Texas in about week, but shall go through Arkansas to buy sheep and drive through. I intend getting 800 or GOO head. shall start from here with sixteen head of pure Spanish and French Merinos-seven bucks and ews-so as to raise my own pure bloods. My bucks sheared from II to l3R pounds of clean washed wool this year, or as wool raisers in Texas would estimate t-with- out washiug-from 16 to 20 pounds per head. l have purchased several that took premiums at the agricultural fairs within the past two years."-Irue Issue
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17
nr,..o,,r, Division c. &r.R. R.

We have been shown letter addressed to gentleman now in this city from member of the c. &F. R. c. of Missouri, dated St. Louis, Oct l4th, 1858, and kindly permitted to pub fish an extract from it, which at this iuncture can scarcely fail to be interesting to our readers and citizens generally:
 "Our first 15 miles of road is about comple- ted for the rails to Charleston. We are striv- ing to have trains moving by the time the leg islature meets Gin Dec.) To show you how difficult it is to build railroads in the present condition of things-I will say that with State aid over $9,OOO per mile-over 1000 acres of land per mile--a paid subscription of $5O,OOO, it was found utterly impossible to borrow mo- ney or even to purchase iron or machinery with the bonds of the company alone-but we were compelled to give personal security. We have ], 300 tons of iron on the way, chairs and spikes 9 cars being made, one locomotive, and expect to buy another here
 During early December we expect to have a celebration at Charleston. Then we will put clearing and grubbing underway to Bloomfield. In view of the almost utter worthlessness of all western and still more emphatically south western securities as basis of credit in New York, l am compelled to advise you that you cannot raise money there, having tried the mar ket on this point for two weary months. The revulsions of the last two seasons-the high water-the depression in railroad enterprises - and the losses in all kinds of business have prostrated thousands of first class enterprises and made it impossible to start new ones. To punish your company for that which is at most misfortune. wide spread and common to all, will blast the hopes of the people and send Ar kansas back into the past century. think there is an improvement in the value of secu- rites and a restoration of confidence at hand, entreat your people to wait for it. I think by next spring plan can be devised for building your road without further aid of legislation.
 1 saw your friend Gouverneur Morris of New York, and talked with him. He thinks as 1 do about tine impossiblity of negotiating your bonds.n~
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17

Bus ey, Carlisle, Craighead, Duffie, Dunn, En- bree, Farmer Ford, Garland. Griffin, Hef1ing- ton, Jacoway, Johnson of Desha, Johnson of St. Francis Jeffrey, Kllgore, Lyle Macon, Mitch ell Moss, McKean, Newton, Oates, Roberts Robertson, Savage. Saxon, Stuart Thtower, Vaughan, Weir and Wiiams-3S.
 Those members of the House who voted for Mr. Hampstead, are
 Messrs Bateman, Baxter. Burns, Childers, Cook, Couch, Crawford, Edwards, Gordon, Grey, Hemingway, Hill Johnson of Pulaski, Montgomery, Murphy, McCammon, McRea, Reynolds, Shaver and Venable--2O.
 Those members of the House who voted for MT. Duval, are
 Messrs Barker, Carroll Green, Hays McCon- nell, Mccoy, Torbtt and West--8.
 Those members of the House who voted for MT. Dean, are
 Messrs Brewster Doak, Duval, Neal, Quarles and Wilson-6.
 Several absentees voted by proxy.
 The chairman announced that William K Sebastian, having received majority of all the votes cast, was duly nominated as the candidate of the caucus for United States Senator.
 And thereupon the caucus adjourned sine die
 F. P. REDMOND, Chr'm. JOHN D. kIMBELL, Sec'y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17

T Dr. w. H. Hammond, the popular State Senator from Hot Spring and Saline counties, has laid on our table handsome specimen of the novaculite or hone-stone from the vicinity of the Hot Springs. The piece in our possess sion is the finest we have seen and appears to be susceptible of as fine polish as marble. We are told that stones of different degrees of fine ness are found and they equal if they do not excel any in the world. This is one of the items of the account of the mineral wealth of Arkansas, which when summed up will aston- ish those who have looked upon our State as Nazareth, out of which no good could come.
 With railroads to enable us to open up our country and spreed our rich resources to the world, in few years Arkansas will spell her way up from the foot to the head of the class of States that compose the Union.
 These hone-stones may be had at the book store of John E. Reardon.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17
RIvER.-Aboutseven feet water in the chan. nel and falling. Weather cold and frosty.

DoLBEARs COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, 1O6 CA. NAL STREET-Gentlemen who wish to fit themselves or their sons for business, are refer red to this well-known institution, where so many of our business men have acquired the requisite qualifications. It has so long had the recommendation of many distinguished men and the press, and so many of its students are now filling positions of trust and profit to them selves, that it is needless to make an extended notice. See advertisement.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17

Or Rapley, Hanger & Co.,, have kindly presented us with two bottles; one labelled |" "su- perior old burbon whisky" and the other ina tive Irish whisky" which are pronounced by competent judges to bs No. l.
 K. H. & O., keep the genuine article con- s.ansiy on hand, and those who indulge can find there fluid to suit their palatss.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17

CONTESTED ELECTION CAsE.-The Senate committee on elections made report in the contested election case, wherein P Van Patton contested the rights of w. A. Jones, to seat as senator from the counties of St. Francis and Poinsett. The report of the committee is to the effect that with the evidence before them the sitting member, Hon. w. A. Jones, is entitled to his seat.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17

as soon as an engraved "headng" and an ap- proIriate engraving or two can be had for 1t, the first number shall see the light.
 In looking over the files of the Sage, and rehectlng on the past, 1 cannot call to mind single Instance, in which the rules suggested in my introductory, were not strictly observed- The Sage" has teen no partizan either in poll tics or religion It has prescribed no man for opinions sake,-lt has in no instance, dealt in recrmlnatlon or abuse of character. Its efforts may have been feeble, but they have always been we'll intended, and, we think, generally well received.
 Having given no one any just cause of of fence, have no apologies to offer for anything may have said in the columns of this paper In every instance, have had consciousness of doing that which was right, and would therefore, under the same circumstances, write or say the same again.
 To the editorial fraternity, who have shown me much courtesy during my brief course, l tender my heartfelt thanks. Often in after | life, with emotions of gratitude, will l revert to this period of my history, and the hallowed associations connected herewith.
 And, now, reader, publisher, printers, patrons, -all "a kind adeu!
 ALLEN M. SCOTT. | Monticello, Ark, Nov. f. 1858. TO THE READER.
 As will be seen by the valedctory article above, the editorial management of this paper has passed entirely into the hands of its pub fisher, who has, indeed, been its local editor from the commencement of its publication He claims not to be a competent writer, and will not attempt the editorship without assist ance. Able aid has already been secured, in- cluding a reliable correspondent at Little Rock. Among those who have consented to contribute to our columns is Mir. Vrginius Iutchen, a we'll known and popular writer and experienced editor. With such aid and frequen, commit nications from both the former editors, we haz- ard nothing in saying, that the Sage will be worthy the goodwill and liberal patronage of the generous people of Southern Arkansas.
 s. B. NUNN, Publisher.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17

@ We have now two portrait painters in our city-Mr. Washbourne and Mr. Jackson. They are said to be fine artists. Their cards may be seen in our advertising columns.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17

0T John Collins offers some valuable ne- groes for sale. See advertisement
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17

0 friend informs us that the Memphis & Little Rock railroad is completed to the St. Francis river. He came that far on the cars,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17
EDITORS vALEDICToGY. the readers of tte ".Saqe.":

10 We TedderS o| ute Sdge..
 With to-day's issue the Sage" the under signed retires from the editorial chair, and gives up all connection with the office He has had control of the paper as its editor, for seven months last past, during all of which time, it has afforded him no little pleasure, to observe, that the Sage" was every day, gaining more extended circulation and influence; and henow vacates the tripod with the best of feelings for its respected and worthy publisher, and thou sand good wishes for all its numerous patrons.
 The paper is in a very prosperous state, and by proper management it will no doubt con- tinue to grow more into favor, and be a source of profit to its proprietor.
 1 am induced to resign the duties of editor. from the fact, that I cannot find leisure from my professional engagements, to devote that attention which the interest of the paper re- quires. The institution over which I preside, is enjoying much prosperity,-it is in fact, in a better condition than it ever was since it came into existence, and, as matter of course, it requires more attention and care on the part of its teachers. These duties are too important to be neglected They have not been neglected, nor shall they ever be, while under my con trol.
 Besides my duties to the school, other lit- erary engagements demand every moment I can spare. The proposal to issue a monthly entitled "The School Girl" has met with a hearty response on almost all hands, and just
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17
TRUE DEMOCRAT. RICHARD H. JOHNSON, EDITOR.
 LITTLE ROCK, NOV. IT, 1853.

s9y RICHARD SEAKCY, is B candidate for the office of City Recorder at the ensuing January election.
 lay A. J. SMITH, is candidate for re election 10 the office of City Recorder at the ensuing January election.
 w- THOMAS PARCEL is candidate for City Constable at the ensuing January election.
 tsy- HENRY GRIFFITIiS is candidate for the office of City Constable at the ensuing January elcc- ton.
 SIMMONS & Co.'S. SpEcTAcLEs.-We paid a visit to the rooms over Bender's store where these spectaces are for sale, and was shown by the gentleman in attendance his great variety of glasses and instruments. To those who need spectacles nothing is so important as to procure a pair that will strengthen instead of straining the eyes. The common glasses in use merely magnify, and after the eye becomes accustomed to the lens in them, still stronger magnifying power is required. The glasses shown to us, are clear, large, and depend on their adaptation to the impaired character of vision, rather than to magnifying properties for the relief they afford. All persons who use spectacles should call and see these. There are glasses of all shapes and sizes to set in steel, silver or gold, fitted for all ages, and for all defects of vision; there are some, no doubt, that if properly worn would almost enable know nothing to see the error of his ways.
 We were also shown some beautiful students microscopes, neat and useful article. The specimens of objects to be examined are sold with the instrument These would be of great advantage in families and schools. Call and see them.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17

CT By reference to the proceedings of the General Assembly, published in this weeks paper, it will be seen that the publishers of the True Democrat were elected public printers for the State on Saturday last. In this case, no cau- GUS was held and we received the vote of every member of the legislature present except one We are gratifed for this evidence of the con- tinued confidence of the people in us, and shall endeavor by renewed exertions to merit their appreciation. We received the votes not only of the dody..of the democratic members, but also of several of those who are or have been polti- cally oppsed to us. These we did not expect, and should not have been disappointed had they voted for a member of their own party, but as.they thought proper to vote for us we can- not feel otherwise than complimented by them.
 At the same time J. w. McConaughey, esq.,, was unanimously reelected land attorney and state collector.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17
Topics of the Week.

It is singular how many forgeries are perpe- trated in getting up evidence to obtain land warrents. In almost every State there have been trials and convictions. The Boston Post says:
 Rev. Issiah Huntley, of Vermont, has been indicted for forgery, in getting up evidence for procuring land warrants. He was one of the pious three thousand' who felt called upon to protest against the wickedness of the Kansas Nebraska bill"
 Sixty persons left Lincoln county, N C., in one day bound for new homes in Arkansas.
 Postmaster general Brown will recommend a plan to Congress, of establishing a system of post-office money orders, by which small sum may be remitted in safety.
 It is supposed that Wm. Gilmore Simons, the novelist and poet, will be elected U S. Sen- ator, from South Carolina, and w. w. Holden, the able editor of the Raleigh Standard, will be elected from North Carolina.
 It has been decided, lately, that the word "children" in will, includes grand children.
 Where the physicians are all married men, old and ugly, the women are seldom sick.
 A female Morphy, named Miss Therese Ray mond, of Albemarle county, Va, has made her advent. Her chess playing powers are said to be marvellous.
 The legislature of Indiana is equally dividel: fifty democrats and fifty opposition.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-11-17

e5g- RICHARD SEARCY, is B candidate for the office of City Recorder, at the ensuing January election.
 ssy- A. J. SMITH, isa candidate for re election
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-01
Markess-Reporsed 6y 7eiegrapk,

CHARLESTON Sept, 2The sales q cOrrOx IN the As ,~s
dsy. have been 100 bales with advance of &C., ehAy Gu
the fner qualities. Middlins is quoted l2sc.
cHIcAeo Sept so-FLovs and and wns.I dsll and declined
SHIPNINrs TO Buhso29ow bush. Wheat, 0oo bush Corn.
SHIpNrSrs 10 Oswego4o 600 bush Corn 600 bush Oats.
REcEPrs-2soo hbls. Flour 7oec bush Wheat scS bush.
Com.
sIv.SSIH Sept .s-The sales Of CcrroS to-day N,
bales. Of firm prices.
BALrIxoRE, Sept. SO-FLors tirmG SStesSs2 wHsAr
wanted marfst bare; White. 81 Ras =; Red, si $40
PHfL ApELPHIA Sept. S.-FLouR finn WMsAr: oder.
ing; White, 81 4o0fl IS; Red, 81 S0sl ~ CoN qae,i
yellow a2r. WHISKY firm at 2id
BUFFALO Sept. 2, p m-FLorR: market duh and heavy,
demand limited home trade saes Of 80 bb. good 10 hos
extrs Michigan Indiana Ohio and Canadian. WnkAr 4na
and heavy mst. easer sales Of 5000 bush prime Red Ohio
L. offered at 81 H. but there are no eay.u over
ST. TO- Corn duh and lower sales OF lOtO bush Il a..
BARLEY firm and In good demand s,es ., seds kt nou.
iual at &c. OATS hrm; sales 600 bush AZ <c. Wuzf
dn AL. of 50 bbl, Al 2ltc CANAL FREIcHrs UNCHANGED.
REcEIPrs BY Lake In the last "a hours 7tS bb& Fcu -
bush Wheat; 49, ITO bush Corn 12 bush Barley s sas.
Oats SBiPMExTs by Canal: t45l bbls Flour, NfI bud.
Wheat; a. ll0 bush Corn; z. 766 bush. Barley.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-01
MARRIED.

BARRl-BohAANAN-At Grace ChuT'd, Ne"srA, n J., on
Tuesday aft Sept - by the Rev L. X. Cady. Rector
ofthe Parish William NJ. Berry Martha Elizabeth Bohan
nsn both Of New-Nork.
HORNFR-STEMART-At Grace Church, Newark, N. j.. on
TUESDAY afternoon Sept. %, Rev. X Cady Rector
oftbe Parish John T. Homer Of Petersburg Va Miriam
A, youngest daughter Of Edward Stewart
KENT-sNYD CAycIAek, N. Y, On Tuesday. Sept; =
by the Rev l. c. Boice Thomas G. Kent. esq Milford
Mae. 10 Ms. Annie T.. Snyder dauehi' Peter Snyder Of
Claversck.
LIpLOW-GOOpMIN-A New Brurss1cs, " J.. on rues
ay SEPT @ By the Rev. Dr. Dsyias'n MI George {. Lud
bow 10 Miss May T. dsushier o h''er' M GOODWIN esq
of Savannah Ga.
NILLER-LORD-n this city. on Thursday sept ~ BY the
Rev Daniel Lord Gilbert Miller esq, 70 Aneh' 'anaevo1
Lord
MERsRREAU-RODGERS-A Jersey City, on Weduesdsy,
sept, ~ IN the Frs, Presbyterian Church by the Rev ks'
~sod X Rockers d. H., William ;. Mersefesa u FANNIE H.
daughter Of Capt. WD. r. Rodgers OF Jersey Chy.
MOORY-THoMPsON-O Monday Sept q, BY the Rev. A.
Francis G Moore % Emma C. Thompson, All Of TINS citS
sLEpOE-GEsNER-o Thursday Sept 81 by the Rev. Mm.
r. Corbit Mr. Ocorge c. sedgs Of Cincinnati ono 70 Nj"
Priscilla Gesuer daughter oi thc lAie HI. Gcs cT.