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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-09-01
A Revolutionary Anecdote.

In Fourth Of July Sermon on Z" The
Hand of God in American History"
preached at Putney last Sabbath by the
Rev, Pliny II. White, several incidents
were narrated to show how largely our
revolutionary sires were influenced by re-
ligious considerations in carrying on the
war. Among these incidents was the fol-
lowing, which if ever printed before must
have beon buried in some obscure place,
only to be sxhumed by the pryiDg re-
search Of an antiquary. "One Of the re-
giments in the battle of Bennington was
commanded by a Colonel, who, when at
home was deacon. He was calm, se-
date, determinate man, and went to the
battle because he was impeled by sense
of duty. His whole parish was in his re-
giment /; 20 was their beloved pastor with.
out whose presence and blessing they
scarcely thought themselves in a way to
prosper The Colonel was ordered by
Gen. Stark to reinforce one of the wings
which was suffering severely. He marched
at the instant with his forces, as slowly
and composedly as if he had been march
ing to conference meeting. The officer
in command Of the corps to be relieved,
fearing that be should be compelled to
give way, sent to hasten the Colonel.
Tell 'em we're coming" said ho aud
marched steadily on. A second messen-
ger came, with the intelligence that the
| wing was beginning to fall back e That
will make room for us-tell 'eui were
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gospel of peace ard goodwill will echo
through the land, making every heart glad
and filling every mouth with songs of
thanksgiving.
Remittances for documents, address
JOHN BEEsoN, General Agent, 10 Laight
ST., n. Y. Donations to John Landon,
Rutland, VT, or to Charles Partridge
125 Maiden Lane, N. Y.
Yours Respectfully, j. b.
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AN ExcrLLrSr WH1rEwAsu for ceilings

AN EXCELLENT WHITEwAsH for ceilings
of walls can be made of Paris white, 33
pounds, costing 81, and Cooper's white
glue. pound costing 80 cents. Put the
glue to soak in cold water over night ; in
the morning slowly heat until dissolved in
the water. Stir Paris white into a small
quantity of hot water. Then mix both,
and add hot water to reduce to proper
milky consistency, and apply with brush.
1t is probably better to keep the liquid
warm over fire, or by the occasional ad-
dition of hot water. A single coat Of this
is described as being equal to double
coat of lime whitswash, while it is far
more brilliant and pure, and will not rub
off
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-09-01

TAPPED TOO Low.-Mose isa good judge
of human nature, and in describing men
and things makes use of many quite orig
inal figures of speech, some of which are
moro remarkable for force than for grace
or elegance. Somebody on one occasion,
was praising young lawyer as "a con-
founded smart fellow" and asked Nose if
he didn't think he was about the tonguiest
man in the country p" Yes said Nose
"smart talking man, but tapped 10 ioic." "
What do you mean by that, Nose ?"
why, just this-if you tap barrel of
cider too near the bottom it always 'uns
snPtias, That mau was tapped too low. !"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-09-01

TELEeRApHIc INSTRUMENTS. AS the
Electricians are supposed to be expert
menting at Trinity Bay and Valentia, with
the various recording Instruments in use
it is of interest to know what are the chief
differences between them.
The MoRsE INSTRUMENT, in common use
from the FIRST in this country, transmits
messages by the alternate breaking and
reconnecting of the electric current. The
current allowed to flow moment produ-
ces a dot, if little longer line. The
operator taps on a single key and the
messages are recorded by an alphabet
composed of combinations of lines and
dots, thus -
In the hands of an expert, the speed OF
this instrument i. about twenty words a
minute.
The Cooke and WHEATsToNE INsTRu-
MENT is the one that, until lately, has been
generally used in England. A needle on
dial plate revolves, pointing out the let
ters, which are inscribed around the cir
cumfcrence like the hours on the face of
clock This is a much more ineligible
process to outsiders, but it is slow, accom-
plishing at the fastest, only about fourteen
words a minute.
The House INSTRUMENT prints the mes
sage in roman capitals on long strip of
paper by the revolution of a type wheel,
the operator playing on a key board like
that of a piano, with key for each let
ter. Tho printing is done by clock work
the use Of the electric current being to
preserve equal time, so that the letters of
one machine may correspond to those of
the other. The instrument prints twenty
FIVE to thirty words minute
The HUoHEs INSTRUMENT is a combina-
tion of the Morse and House inventions.
In the Morse instrument two or three pull
sations of the electric current are required
to indicate one letter. In the Hughes in
strument it requires but a single pulsation
for each letter. The mechanism by which
this is accomplished is simple, though the
principle on which it is based is complex
The type wheels at the respective stations
revolve to print the message, and their
revolutions are governed by vibrating
springs. These springs cause them to re-
volve in exactly the same time There i:
an acoustic principle involved, viz that
two springs which give the same musica
tone, while vibrating, vibrate the samt
number of times per second. The spring
are therefore chosen and regulated by
sound. This instrument, it is evident
economies both time and electric power
Its exceeding sensitiveness to the leas
perceptibe pulsation of the electric cur
rents adapts it especially for long line
and submarine cables. 1t is capable o
writing forty words minute, with abou
one-tenth the battery power Of other in
struments, and sends messages both way
at once At least 80 its inventor claim
and il is to be tested on the Atlanti
Cable.-Aibaay Journal.
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81. C. o. REDINGTON,

=, X,,rr. - NORTH READ1No, MASS
TtAehsfof Vocal and Instrumental Music
Agehtfor Piano FoRrEs, MKLoDEoNs, and all
. kinds Of musical merchandise. Melodeons or
Piahos of any maker furnished at short notice.
personal warrant given to selected instruments.
IL the fail months Mr. R. contemplates attending
ttrsppALy 70 delivering ipstruments.
lQfAsre filled promptly, and satisfdction saordn
Aiddlsburv, Iups 165s
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DIR. MIN GS

II Would take this method to inform the public
ttat be has concluded to make this place his res
idencs, and would here express his gratitude to
bis numerous patrons in this, as well the sur
rounding towns, and hopes he may still merit their
patronage, .-...
Or. JENNisos, would inform his patrons
that he has again taken rooms At the Addi-
son House, where he will give his undivided
attention to ali who give him call.
a.. .tMiddlebury Nov 26th 1867
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Observation-Disclosures CURANTUR

TRATEFUL FOR PAST FAvoRs, DR.. O..
" J. EELLs would announce to his hitherto
patrons, friends, and the public generally, that he
HonooorArHio MEDICINE and SURGERY, X. Q.
0REESk, NJ D., q graduate from the Western
sAopsaepathic Cbtlsge at Cleveland, Ohio. By this
arrangement Drs. EELLs and GREENE hope to be
able Gin good degree) to supply the constantly
Increasing demands for Homeopathic Remedies fer
the SICK rr.ela...--
, West Cornwall, March 81, 1858. 6O
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ADDISON HOUSE.

nNHE subscribers would respectfully give n1tice
l that they have leased tine " Addison House
for term Of years, aud that the proprietors have
re fitted the house in every part, and the sui.
scrbers have fs-furnished 1t with large ar 1tii'
on their part 10 make everything comfortable ard
pleasant for their guests. Excellent stables and
the bsst attention for horses will be provi led
Country residents will fnd pleasant and dnve-
,dpcsments will be offered for county cp,lou >
era. Large aud small parties will be accomn,.
dated at short notice. tNN
ADAMS. BROTHERS,.
Middlsbury, July ls, 1857. ls't
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Il. KINGS Y

ear, Surgical and Mechanical Dentist,
Koohs In Brewstsr's Block, Main St., one door
:. North Of the Post Office. ........
Al operations upsn the Teeth will be perform
Cd In acoordancs with the latest Improvement in
the Art and warranted. ..,J "a .. II.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
A w. P o w E r S
= W y w II IT. y
BURLINGTON, W.,

A CENT for BoARDMAN, GRAY & Co.'S oele-
IA brafed Dolce Campana attachment and
rugated Sounding Board Piano Fortes, which for
purity and richness of tone, durability and ee-
gance Of style and finish challenges competition.
Ma. PowERs continues to give careful attention
10 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
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June i, 1868.

~ -" N. HARRIS M. D.,
Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist.
Testh filed 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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"ESargaiHs in Holiday Attire.-

NOAH WALKER & Co, respectfully announce
IN that they ayp just received supply
yooths clothing for the holidays which they dposing
their usual low prices. Having established reputation
rioriy goods them public giving
perfect satisfaction price, make Gt, and material
From our variety enameratc the following:
Moscow beaver Raglan and Clarendon
style and various shades
Black beaver and cloth
blae and brown beaver sGrtouts and er.sacks
lntbyShre kcfsay RAGLAN
English pilot cloth
French tricot beaver Raglans and and Carendons
Fancy beaver Ragans. trimmed
Cfoaks alnas, aud cape
Shawls OF all grades prices
For business and dress snts We have
Superior basket suits
Fancy plain tM
Black Cloth and pants
French breast Cass CLOTH silk, and velvet
splendid OF
materials with without
we "ouu also invite attention to carefully selected stock
FURNISHING GOODS,
consisting Of
Marseiles an2 linen shirts
=" collars
Hosiery, undershrts, drawers
Scarfs, ties, handkerohefs
Stocks muners, umbrellas &c
Flushing travelling rugs.
All Of which will dispose OF AT sucb roa,oo, , - =.
competition Call and examine at f - " e''
Marble Hall Emporium
. - Browns Hotel Building
Ivy = 90 p''HJ No SoS Penn.
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son is described by Mr Randall "a man of gigantic
statu,eplan, and averse to dispay-he wns grave ta
citurn slow to make and not prompt to accept, adj
vances He of those calmly and almost sterny
lfrelyng men, who lean none-who desire hcll
from And he certainly had both muscles and mind
which could be trusted. He could simultaneously ''head
up raisc from their sides to upright position, two
hogsheads of tobacco, weighing nearly Thousand pounds
apiece He once directed three able bodied slaves to
pull down runous shed by of rope After they
had again and again made the effort he badc them stand
aside seized the rope and dragged down the structure in
an instant Traditions have come down of his contnu-
ing bis lines surveyor through savage wilderncsses
after his assistants had given out from famine and fa-
gue, subsistng the flesh of game, and even OF
his carrying mules when other food failed"
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Yet through all these priyations mad the satisfaction
o. peng frequently .esurod that my companions would
eci amply compensated N they ooad oiy be
pleans Of restoring to my friends and relieving
from that daneet TO which they had assured me that
my Iih was exposed ~
feel 1t to Be duty which 10 the utahs make
fair and candid exposition OF these cs, fo doubt
whether eyet agent Of the United States In the Indian
service has witnessed similar attachment TO his person.
or loyalty 10 those laws and regulations which
have been instituted for their government than has been
manifest in this instance. CT
The abseISe Of any In charge of the superinten-
dency of Indian affairs for Utah Territory, trust, will
constitute sufficient apology for thus obtruding these
facts upon your notice l.,
Very respectfully, yout obedent servant,
GARLAND HURT, Indian Agent
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Holiday edition rynnts Poems illustrated with de
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STRENGTH MErAL.--In some experiments made for
testing the comparative strength of plain and corrugated
metal the superiority of the latter was Significantly de-
mcHhtaed Two pieces of copper, of equal surface and
thickness formed into arches Of about fifteen inches
in length, the having fiat surface, and the other
two corrugated arches The arch with the fiat surface
gave way under the weight of few pounds while the
corrugated arch witlstood the weight of two men who
violently surgcd upon it without making the least inn
preston. in another experiment, made upon ~ large
scale and under equal conditions, the plain arch gave
way with three thousand hundred and twenty six
pounds of pig iron upon its crown while the corrugated
arch bore the weight Of sixteen thousand nine hundred
and ninety four pounds Of the metal for forty eight
hours without the least perceptibc detection This
afterwards increased to twentyscven thousand pounds
which also remained foryeght hours with visible de
Hection.
The Washington union., 1858-03-20

Tun IdcrYsEp OFFICERS CENTRAL AMERIcA.--Mr.
George f. Ashby late chief engineer Of the steamer Cen
tra America has sent report of Messrs John M.
Weeks and Henry B. Renwick, United States local in
specto,s of the port of New York by which appears
that the said inspectors exonerate the licensed officers of
the Central America from all blame and further state
that thoe is no doubt in their minds that Chief Engineer
Ashby was either ordered IN the boat had volunteered
TO take charge of her and his offer accepted, and
that he did his duty Mr. Ashby has received his cert
from the inspectors, and is now qualified to resume
the practice Of his profession.
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United states Patent once,

ON the petition of Sias G. Durgn, OF Holyoke,
the extension ofa patent granted him
March ls44 for Improvement IN machine tor
ung folding cotbn for years from the expiration OF saa
p,tept which takes 9th Of March, 1855
n petition be heard at the lhe~~t Once
Monday March, at IL O'Clock, n ana all
sons are notified appear they have why said
pcttio ought 10 be granted
opposing the extension are required TO NE IN the Patent
Onoc specially forth IN writing ut least twenty
Of hearing al testimony filed by either party
at hearing and Transmitted
nnce with Office which will be furnished appa
ton.
The testimony closed the 18th Of February
Dispositions and other papers relied upon testimony be
Ged the the Of that day the
any, within ten days thereafter,
published In the Union, ln,cl
genoer Evening Washington; Argus Philadelphia, hah
Boston and Inquirer Cncnna ONO, once
weeks TO the 1t Of March
the day of hearing.
Patents.
papers will please and send their
bills the Office with paper containing this notice,
Dec 10-Iaw3w
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eclectic MAGAZINE for 1868.

lyUvIIE January number is published this week.
upnes, alone : s.s'sd Win !. beautifully sas5ssSd
are varied from the foresn ausrerhe and "a
est and inalrae quote Of Tie notes q tommend
apa %olS' '''' '''''s'' ''' ''''''' w. ~
f5om Rer DR.
Tho seoetos for the Eclectic with uh Judgment and
good taste from the whole range Of British perS ns No
:" n'a''"'"S''' '''''S LEONARD BACON
New HArxs, July /, 1857.
From Hss.fArsy
have long been reader and aimer Eclectic and
acquainted with periodical so rich IN the ability and
neiy monthly 10 surpass all ~ octen
poraros interesting instructive family reading as ouh, 70
DO considering the vide range Of which the editor 'vas himself N
us ''''''A'' II HUMPHREY
rrrsvrrrp, October 8, 1857.
From Professor Shepcrd, Of Bangor. grtr
regard the Eclectic very valuable workof
ard character aud permanent worth the abes and bes, In
space and motaie price rejecting the shallow and nn
BANGOR, August IL, 1851
Or Prom Dt Ba,oss
An acquaintance with principal Of the leading
pace progress Of thought and Of knowledge in day
They and costly tha, few obtain or
winnowing wheat from these publications. thus making what is
valuable in their accessible to the american people
CANARY cHuRou New York, Nov 7, 1857
From he Independent
The Eclectic IA standard periodical has rich table Of
What ley e @ n s ns sysw sra na, ann ' " regular
From Tic Nec foh TrfbaRs
Tho periodical exhibit the
form excellence given the work such high reputation
refined literary tastes It has element of the
penny composition but always fuhs It's promises by
of the valuable In the periodical teu
the enabling its readers to enjoy at slight expense
the ioream' Of a variety Of popular works
IS the first OF every
has
Twelve numbers, three volumes with titles
Price So.
will be promptly sent by mail address
delivery. Hrr! tt tH
Aspecmen number with portraits viii bc sent postpaid
cents remied In postage stamps
Address ". ii. BIDWEIL,
| Dec 10 As No. 5 noekman street, New York,
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IeREPARATIONS FOR CURISTMAS-Tsvlor &
Maury announce the completion their arrangements Tor Tho
approaching season Their stock includes careful mag
nncen illustrated STANDARD and other works plain
ta bndiugs unprecedented variety American m
milo books choice prayer dn tho
styles albums portfolios writing desks cabs A.
TO which hoy respectfully invite attention
we TAYLOR & MAURYiS
Dec 70 Bopk.orc near Oh str.e
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SHORT Speeches. In the English. Housc,c OF Commons
they will not hear man steak at length who is not
known beforehand to have something TO Say They cheer
him down, cough him down, laugh him down. clap him
down stamp him down, or so down themselves to din
ner Long speeches abomnation- So, remarks thu
Philadelphia Ledger it will become at Washington.
few of the really great will make just us many really
great speeches But the business of the country
is rapidly coming to he transacted by sharp, short
pointed debating speeches. with the quick witcd retort
than prosac oiations
The Washington union., 1858-03-20

Nicholas Longworh the Cincinnati millionaire, best
known for his native American wines celebrated the f
tieb anniversary OF his marriage Christmas by
splendid golden wedding, ut which every person who of
fciacd his marriage present save one The family
pastor pronounced appropriate prayer and the ring of
the golden wedding placed upon the hand of the
bride by the great -grandchid Of the loving pain.
The Washington union., 1858-03-20

LNRENCII JUVENILE BOOKS FROM PARIS
IL Le vre dcs Pts Entaps Theatre de la Jcnncssc Ic Bon f
Irs Roses Saycsse PS Encouragement n June Indus
te e ieuts sayoyard Cone e Enfants les His
Illustrations dc hlstoirc: tnirc NutircIc
Etutcs Isorluc Alphabet ustrc opine Alphabet
lusire AbcCcare Pce Dcnosc Abcoedarc
Franca 500 gavurcs and others imported direct Paris by
Dec rs FRANCK TAYLOR
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SPOT on THE SUM correspondent of the Charleston
Courier says
large spot has recently made Its appearance on thc
surface Of the Its size and the rapty Of its form
alton, render it remarkable During the of oser
vaons Saturday, the 18th, nothing like it
and Monday the l4th IL lnrge enough to be
by the unsssted eye protected of course by coorcd
1t is 40 900 miles in diameter Of rather trian
guar figure along the borders of the pcnumbra within
which four five large nubli and several smaller
ones in the form of dots and lines The diameter OF
the spot being fire times that OF the earth its surface
must be than sir times the whole surface Of the
earth. ffhen times greater than the habit", o, n,
the globe, AS the sro4 noar IN, wesern odgc nf ths
be visible only three four Days longer the
rotation of the carrying out Of view, not TO be
again un aopt the ntN yIaf II il remain permanent
long W
The Washington union., 1858-03-20

SHIPMENTS OF Gorp FROM CALrroRNtA.--The following
is comparative statement of the shipments of treasure
from California for eleven months of 1856 and 1851:
BY steamers and sailing vessels s4s647 ll6 So
1857 I" f." - A. 3I2, ,sS9 As
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No 590J
NGfisA If the Removal of the Land once from
Mime d Haits ia Forest City, in the Territory Of
Minnesota.
In accordance with the provisions OF the act OF
Congress, entitled An act authorizing ehahses IN fe ocon "
approved March 3d. 1853 Is hereby declared ana uo
office tr the sale OF the public lands a ASf"s
Territory Minnesota III bo removed to FOREST tS III saw
Territory, a a early a period ds practicable a.,
tho removal VIII be nsueo W
register fer the land district
Given under my hand city Washington this sh day
December, A. ID. 1857
Ry orde 81 the President:
TTIOs. A. HENDRICKS
Commissioner the Genera! Land once
Dec 10--1awsw intel and Sar.l
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samuel r. Ho0ver's Boot, Shoe, and Trunk
| gEaeaHsil Establishment.

samuel r. HoOver's Boot, shoe, and Trunk
ea1 establishment.
GONE and see the assortment of boots shoes and
Hoover has hand and selling of at reduce,
prices
ladies' CATERS misses old style shoes 2 to 80
Gencns pact leather calf boots and Congress CATERS
81 So regular lgccs -
boys and youths at the reduced price Of u
cents to 81 30,
ladies' Congress water proof CATERS fof ~ -,
doubtless boots r Sl, heeird 10 cents.
Trunks valscs, and carpet bags at cost
Call and for yourselves, d
ladies' and mems water proof shoes.
Glistenous and French worked slippers 5.
Whit satin kid Congress i,eelcd CATERS slippers
slncs and boots of all descriptions. -
Al the IRON Hall Root aud Shoe Store,
between 9th and 10th streets,
Dec 16--1w &. r. HOOVER
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Falling of in 1857
,4,227 os

The shipments during December, 1856 were 81 ,49i,
Isl 9ishowing that export Of SO, ,s29 379 OF for
the current month is necessary 10 equal the total exports
of 1856.