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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-09-29

The HoRRoRs OF THE SLAVE Trade
The Key West hey o. the G@(f, in its
account OF the capture of the slave brig
Putnam, by the U. S. ship Dolphin, re-
latcs the following:
"Thc prize had on board, when taken,
about three hundred and thirty Africans,
mostly young-none of whom were over
thirty.fve years of age; and there were
evidently several births on the voyage
More than seven-eights of the slaves, male
and female, were in nude state They
were confined to the deck in sitting pos
ture--" spoon fashion and as W. learn
from DR.. j. Browne of the dol phin. pre-
scented most disgusting, sickening and
revolving appearance. Many had the lep.
rosy, others with their eyes obtruding
and almost all conceivable ailmonts, con-
sequent to their position in confinement
and treatment on board Originally there
were four hundred and seventy taken on
board, of which number one hundred and
forty had died.
Among the incidents of the capture, we
learn that the night before that event. the
vessel being within about eighty miles of
the port of destination, II grand cham
pqgne "blow out" was had Oh board, in
anticipation Of soon successfully complet-
ing the voyage and lingering the proceeds
Of which we are informed each of the crew
was to receive nine hundred dollars, and
the owners expe tied to clear one hundred
and thirty thousand dolars-but before
they had time to sleep off the effects of
their potations, the Dolphin hove in sight
at daylight much 10 their surprise and
chagrin. Also during the chase, when it
was thought by the slavers that their ves-
sci was distancng the Dolphin, they again
INDUCED in champagne drinking confusion
to the pursuers, leaning over the rail and
bowing and tossing off bumper in the
most improved don't-you-wish-you-can
catch-us style. But when the last sho
was fired, going between her masts, theil
self.assurance and hopes of escape turnet
to fear and excitement and after tn,
capture they expressed great astonishmen
as to the accuracy Of the shot, and askec
"what kin d of a gun sent ball that dis
tance l""
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MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Home Journal,
Tales of the South.
By A SOUTHERN MAN.
DEM OF THE ROBBERS.

DEM VI THE ROBBERS.
Soon after the close of the last war be-
tween Great Britain and the United States
Thomas Stogdon, a tobacco planter living
in the western part of Virginia, started
on a journey for the purpose of transact
ing some private business which required
his attention in one of the northeastern
counties of that State. His route lay
across one of the loftiest spurs of the Blue
Ridge, the longest and most picturesque
mountain range in the South.
As the times were troubled and the
passage across the mountains considered
dangerous on account of the robbers who
infested them, Mr.. Stogdon went not only
well mounted but well armed-a brace of
trusty horsemen's pistols being carried, ac-
cording to the custom of the day. in front
of the rider and attached to the forepart
of the saddle.
The third night after leaving home he
stopped at roadside inn, distant about
five miles from the base of the mountain
On dsmounting, he observed that one of
his horses shoes had been lost, and direc-
ted another to be put on at the shop at
tached to the inn. He rose early the next
morning and resumed his journey, with a
view of obtaining morning prospect of
the mountain and the scenery of the sub
jacent country, which he had heard was
very fine.
His horse soon began to limp, and was
the mountain. Supposing that the shoe
had been unskillfuly put on at the inn, he
stopped at a. blacksmith's shop, near the
/ foot of the ridge, and had the horses foot
examined. After diligenl scrutiny, the
workman said that the lameness was not
produced by the shoe, which was properly
adjusted and fastened to the hoof.
At the request of Mr.. Stogdon, the
smith examined all the shoes, but coult
End no cause for ameness in the fit o.
make of any one of them. His quick ey'
however, detected ring of ruff1ed or lifIeC
hair running around one of the hind leg
of the horse, just above the fet-lock. Rails
ing the hair, he observed that the flesh wa'
bloody and much swollen. On more care
ful examination he discovered that a emal
cord of silk had been tied so tightly arounC
the leg that it had cut into the flesh, pro
ducing inflammation of the part and, doubt
less, also the lameness of the horse.
The discovery at once excited the sus
picion of the work man, who was boil
honest and shrowd Calling the attentio
of the traveller to the cord, which h
speedily detached from the leg of th
hor'@' he expressed his apprehension tha
foul play of some sort was medtated. !
few years before, he related, riderles
horse had come down from the mountain
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POETRY.
The Poets Brldal-Day Song,

BY ALLAN CUNNINGHAM.
Oh, my loves like the steadfast sun,
Or streams that deepen as they run;
Nor hoary hairs, nor forty years,
Nor moments between sigls and tears,
Nor nights of thought, nor days of pain,
Nor dreams of glory dreamed in vain;
Nor mirtb, nor sweetest song that flows
To sober joys and soften woes,
Can make my heart or fancy flee,
One moment my sweet wife, from thee.
Fen while muse | see thee sit
In maiden bloom and matron wit;
Fair gentle as when first I sued,
Ye seem, but of sedater mood;
Yet my heart leaps as fond for thee,
As when, beneath Arbgond tree,
We stayed and wooed, and thought the moon
Set on the sea an hour too soon;
Or fingered mid the falling dew,
When looks were fond and words were few
Though see smiling at thy feet
Five sons and fair daughter sweet
And time and care and birthtime woes
Have dimmed thine eye and touched thy rose
To thee and thoughts of thee, belong
Whateer charms me in tale or song.
When words Descend like dews, unsought
With CLEANS of deep, enthusiast thought,
And Fancy in her heaven flies free,
They come, my love, they come from thee.
Oh, when more thought we gave of old,
To silver, than some give to gold,
Twas sweet to sit and ponder DER
How we should deck our humble bower;
'Twa3 sweet to pull, in hope, with thee,
The golden hub of Fortunes tree
And swecter still to choose and twine
A garland for that row of thine
A song-wreath which may grace my JEAN
Wh'e rivers flow, and woods grow green.
AT times there come, ms come there ought,
Grave moments OF sedater thought
When Fortune frowns, nor lends our night
One glcam of her inconstnnt light
And Hope that decks the peasants bower,
Shines like a rainbow through the shower;
Oh, then see, while seated nigh,
A mothers heart shine in thine eye,
And proud resolve and purpose meek,
Speak OF thee more than words can sp, ak.
think this welded wife f mine,
The best of all that's not divine.
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J. G. O. REDINGTON,
O0DENsBURGH n. !

OGDENsBURGH, n. 7.
Teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music
Agent for Piano Fortes, Organs, Melodeons, Mu-
sic Books, Sheet Music, and all kinds of musical
merchandise. Pianos and Melodeons of any man.
ufacturer furnished. Mr. K. agrees to be neld re-
sponsible for every instrument selected by HIM
self, (beside the warrant of the manufacturers },
Terms the usual retail prices. Mr.. r. purchases
at wholesale prices "a thing which none but agents
and dealers can do) and delivers, sets up, and
warrants, for the same prices which purchasers
would be forced to pay at the manufacturers
places of business.
Middlebury, Sept. l, 1868.
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THE DIFFERENCE OF TIME.--Thc sue
cess of the Atlantic cable has called at
tention to the difference of time in various
cities in different parts of the world. A
table prepared some time since by Mr..
r. Burnet, gives the following interesting
information -
When it is II o'clock high noon at
New York, the time is as follows at the
nlacps
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A. w. p o w E r S -,

BURLINGTON, W.,
CENT for BoARDMAN, GRAY & Co.'s cee-
N brated Dolce Campana attachment and cor
rugated Sounding Board Piano fortes, which for
purity and richness of tone. durability and ele-
gance of style and finish challenges competition
Mr.. POWERS continues to give careful attention
TO tuning and repairing Piano Fortes and from
several years successful experience is confident
of his ability to give satisfaction in every respect.
All orders by mail otherwise promptly and
faithfully attended to. 2s
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-09-29

distillers, from corn raised by religious
farmers, until delrium tremens interposes,
please say that he died of religious whis-
ky, but don't say that Divine Providence
interfered."
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d Il. j + N N | N q S
SIMILIA SIMILIBUS CURANTUR

HATEFUL FOR PAST FAVORS, DR.. o.
W j. EELLs would announce to his hitherto
patrons, friends, and the public generally, that he
loMoHoPArHIC MEDICINE and SURGERY, k. G.
GREENE, NJ. D., graduate from the Wesiern
Homeopathic College, at Cleveland, Ohio. By this
arrangement Drs. EELLs and GREENE hope to be
able lin good degree) to supply the constantly
incre asing demands for Homeopathic Rsnedies E
the SICK.
West Cornwall, March 81, 1868. so:
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"RELIGIous. "A writer on Proyi-
dence in one of our exchanges says "lf
a man drinks whisky made by religious
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-09-29
The BEAUTY OF A BLusu.-Goeth was

The BEAUTY OF A BLUsH.-Goeth wa IN
company with a mother and her daughter,
when the latter, being reproved for some
fault, blushed and burst into tears. He
said. {" How beautiful your reproa n has
made your daughter. The crimson hue an
those silvery tears become her better than
any ornament of gold and pearls These
may be hung on the neck of woman
but those are never seen disconnected
with moral purity. \ full blown rose
besprinkled with the purest dew, is mol
so beautiful as this child blushing beneath
her parents displeasure aud shedding
tears of sorrow for her fault. A blush il
the sign which natute hangs out to show
where chastity and homer dwell"
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The Rev. Dr.--of New York, is AS
noted for his wit as for his elOquonce.
One of his friends remarked to him that,
the currency was deranged."
i should think it was, replied the DR..
"lor we hear that ten mills do not make
one cent"
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TIC UIIIcTtnCt OF tIHIU DtIWEt1 tHI UA-
treme East and West points of the United
States is 3, so minutes. When it is Mon
day noon at New York, it is 6.58 A. NJ,
Tuesday at Tahiti, and between II and !
A. W., of Tuesday at China. In the
China Sea, between Singapore and China
it is midnight when it is noon at New
York.
The time At St. Johns n, F., is |. .26 .0S
p. NJ. and the difference in time between
Trinity Bay and Valcntia Bay is about 2
hours and AS minutes.
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N. HARRIS M. D.,
Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist,

Teeth filled with Crystalized Gold, all operations
done in Dentistry usual, office at his residence
Park Street. west side of the little Park.
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Ii X | n & S l. E Y

Surgical and Mechanical Dentist,
Rooms in Brewster's Block, Main ST., one door
North of the Post Office.
All operations upon the Teeth will be perform
ed in accordance with the latest improvement in
the Art and warranted. II.
DIR. ENNIN GS
Would take this method to inform the public
that he has concluded to make this place his res
idence, and would here express his gratitude to
his numerous patrons in this, as well as the sur
rounding towns, and hopes he may still merit their
patronage.
DR.. JENNINGS, would inform his patrons
that h has again taken rooms at the Addi-
son House, where ie will give his undivided
attention to all who give him call
Middlebury Nov. 25th, 1867.
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NUN "a.
awarded at ttheVermont

Premiums awarded at ttheVermont
State Fair, 1853.
We give below the premiums given at
Burlington, ON Horses, Cattle and Sheep.
We notice from this county the following
among the lists not given here Miss A.
?. Matthews, of Cornwall, diploma and
So on crayons; VIM. r. Bixby, Yer
gennes, diploma on Horse-Rake; Jason
Davenport, Middebury, diploma on Saw
Set; E. S. Newell, Shoreham, diploma
on Mower; Willard & Ross, Vergennes,
diploma on Mower.
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D. H. HO W A RD .,

Teacher Of Vocal M usio.
Careful attention will be paid to tuning PIANOS
and MELoDEoNs, at homo and abroad. All in
struments carefully handled and perfectly tuned.
For proof of this give me call. lem
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BOOK AND JOB PRINTING
D1- Done in modern style, and at short notice
BUSINESS CARDS.
DIR. G.. GLEIWIT2,

DIR. G.. GLEIwIT2,
Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon,
Begs leave to inform the inhabitants Of Middle
bury and vicinity, that he has opened an OFFICE
at the ADDISON HOUSE, open daily till P: NJ,
where he will pay especial attention 10 all kinds
of Chronic Diseases, having made them paitic-
ular study. %
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-09-01
NRAH ANTON AHEAD
q Nor IS ne Time Tor Barga,ms =!


Nor Is the Time for Bargains -
The undersigned has just received from the East
and opened at his store in Grahamton, Clearield
county, extensive and well selected stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
embracing every variety of Dry Goods, Hardware,
QueeDsware, Groceries, etc. etc.
These goods have been selected with an especial
view TO supply the wants of this community, and
will be sold on the most reasonable terms They
will POSITIVELY be sold cheap as the cheap
est in the country. for CASH.
Particular attention has been paid to the seec-
tion of LADIES' DRESS GOODS. among which
are Plain and Fancy Silks. Plain Bareges Challes,
Barege Delaine, Robes. Embroidered collars and
sleeves, Kid Gloves Shawls, great variety; Man
tillas; Trimmings; Silk and Linen Frnges; Bon
nets of the latest styles; Bonnet Ribbons and trim
mngs. arc. Also Parasols Hosiery, Gloves. Mts.
Bisop and India Muls, Jackonets, Domestic and
French Ginghams, Lawns, Calicoes Barred and
Check Muslin, Diapers, Crash, Napkins, Ladies'
Caters, ehildren's shoes tc and there is doubt
that all can be well suited
ALSO, French cloths and cassimeres, America N
cloths ard cassimeres Marseilles vestngs, Boots.
Shoes, Hats Caps, and general assortment of
mems and boys Summer
He has also stock of READY-MADE CLOTH
ING, which he will sell low.
The undersigned is determined to sell his goods
at the lowest prices for CASH. This is not mere
prctence and vain boast-he 1ciH do it.
JAMES b. GRAHAM
Grahamton. May 25. 1888.
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FIGHT WITH A BEAR.-At Woodland, Ulster
county, New York, on Sunday, two brothers,
John and Mat. Schoonmaker, with no weapons
but their pocket knives, and no companions
but their two dogs-one fox-hound, the 9TH
er er-spaniel-had rough and tumble
fight with a bear. Part of the time the bear
bad the upper hand, and part, the men and
the bear fast by the hind leg, and then, as he
turned over to give the dog his quietus. the
hound seized the opportunity and the bear.
too, by the under jaw, and SO the two pinned
him TO the ground, when John thrust heavy
stake into his mouth, and placing his knee on
the bears head, proceeded, with but sorry
specimen of a jack-knife, to perform the oper-
killed him. 1t proved to be genuine black
bear, one of the red-nosed and most savage
Kind, and weighed, when dressed, some 800
pounds.
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TULICH BENNER, would respectfully
" inform the citizens of Clearfeld and public
generally that they have entered into eo-partner-
ship in the
CABINET MAKING BUSINESS,
and keep constantly on hands, and manufacture
to order, at the lowest prices, every variety of
furniture, consisting of
Dining, BREAKFAST, aud Centre Tables, Sewiag,
Writing, and Wash-Stamds, Mahogany, aud
Common Bed-s:eddS;
Mahogany and Cane -bottomed Chairs, Bureaus
Sofas Lounges, &c, &c.
Cofins made and funerals attended on the short
est notice, with neat hearse, and appropriate
accompanyments.
House Painting done on the shortest notice.
Shop and Ware-rooms, same formerly oceupi
ed by John Gulich NEARLY opposite the jew Store,
Clearfeld Pa JOHN GULICH,
May %, '55-ly. DANIEL BENNER.
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A Green-Looking Chap from the Green
Mountain State, went over the line and on TO
Montreal, ss.o look reound leetle.;' Going
into large and handsome dry-goods store,
his verdancy attracted the attention of the
proprietor, who attempted to quiz him; but
unhappily having i'm p PIP pediment in his
speech, he had to give it up, and his head clerk
came forward to speak for him. The clerk
began. ssMr. Bull wished to know if you can
tell him why Balaam's spoke ?'' ''Wa'al, -
says Jonathan, II rayther guess as how that
Balaam was stutterin' man, and his ass had
to speak for him -
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EgO! YE HUNGRY AND THIRSTY .

Aa The appeasing of hunger and the quench-
ing OF thirst is matter that has attracted the at
tentIon of many wise heads in various ages of the
world What conclusions they have arrived at,
and whattheores they have propagated, it is need
less to mention here In these latter days men
have conceived the idea that the s'inner man can
be at least bountifully supplied by means of
taurants. With this laudab!c purpose in view.
and desire to gain livelihood, the undersigned
has fitted up an elegant saloon in the basement of
Merrell & Carriers new building Second Street,
Clearheld, Pa. One of the rooms is neatly furn-
ished with carpets stands &c, and is designed for
the accommodation of ladies. He has had consid-
cradle experience in the business, and therefore
atters himself able to render satisfaction During
the summer he will constantly keep on hand thebest
quality of Zee Cream and Cakes of various kinds.
He will also keep large stock of Candies, Nuts,
Oranges Lemons Figs, Dates, Prunes Raisens,
and fruits of all kinds generally kept In such
establishment Sardines, Spiced Oysters, Boogne
Sausage Crackers, Boiled eggs. &c. can be had at
all times Also, Ale and Lager Beer Cider, Lem
onade and all kinds of Summer drinks together
with large assortment of Cigars and Tobacco.
The public respectfully solicited to extend n
liberal patronage, and to call in and try the arti-
cles on hand june2l r. B. TAYLOR.
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make NOTICE TAVERN KEEPERS
and the public that Gross L Kunkel whole
sale Grocers, Canal Street Wharf Harrisburg
have on hand large lot of Liquors at reduced
prices, by the barrel or otherwise to suit pur-
chasers, consisting of the following:
Pure Brandies. New EneIand Rum
Old Rye Whiskey, Lisbon Wine.
Domestic Brandics Pure Holland Gin
Monongahela Whskey Rectihcd Pitts Whiskey
Blackberry Brandy, Port Wine,
Peach Brandy, MADEIRA Wine,
Lavender Brandy, Pure Holland Gin,
Cherry Brandy, Domestic Gin,
Scotch Ehiskey, And other Liquors
Gesler-s Pure Champagne, &c, &C. &c
1%Orders promptly attended to.
GROSS Il KUNEEL.
Wholesale Grocers
Canal Street Wharf between Walnut and State
Streets Harrisburg, Pa. Mari0-5S-Iy.
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EIo. FOR CURWENsvILLE..

IL JOSHUA L. BAKER informs his old Gus
toners and the public generally, that he has ta-
ken entire control of the CABINET MAKING
SHOP formerly occupied by Baker Rex where
he is prepared to furnish Bureaus, Tables, Bek-
steadS. dc, at all times. ALSO, COFFINS made
TO order, and burials attended with Hearse.
Country produce of all kinds taken in exchange
for work. Shop on Walnut street, opposite Gates
Blacksmith -sh op. .Curwensville. Auc4- '5S-3t
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A II. C. BROKEN, % Cliff ST .Ne,r- York,
M MANUFACTURER OF GLASS SYRINGES.
HOMEOPATHIC Walls, GRADUATED MEAS
URES, NURSING BOTTLES, ETC Glass Ware
for Chemists, Druggists. Perfumers, Photograph
ers, etc. Green Glass Ware by the package. A
liberal discount made to the trade. Orders from
Country Druggists and Dealers solicited. Price
Lists sent on application Aug f. IS5S-3m
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ENOR SALE, THE FARM occupied by John
= F. Wiley in Ferguson township, containin &
l06 acres, 80 acres cleared house, barn and other
buildings thereon erected.
ALSO, so acres of land or the timber thereon,
situate in Pike township within one apd half
miles of the river good road to haul.
For further description and terms apply to
l.. j. GRAMS,
May 30, 1857. Clearfed