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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-06-02
For the Register.
Relation of Taste TO Art.
BY PROF. N. M'capR.

Taste is to art what Adam was to Eve;
the one is the subject spprehensive; the
other, the object apprehsnded. In the
one, we see an outgoing ef soul towards
an unknown good in the other, the good
itself, embodied and tangible. The union
of the two is like the meeting Of the iron
and the magnet,--a ningling Of the eths-
real and spiritual with the objective,-s
coalescence of elements mutually depsn-
dent and imperfect,-in short, . realizs-
tien of the ideal. t.-r...
Now, keeping in mind this fundamental
truth, We may first observe that taste can
be discussed either from physical POINT
OF view, i. e., as taste gu,tafOyy, or from
a pSychofogicat, i. e., as taste aesthetic.
Taste eustatory, again, may be divided, in
reference to- its objects, into taste, eds-
cious, and taste bibulous. Again, taste
edacious is either carnal or vegetable and
taste bibulous is eithsr aquatic or spiritu-
al. But, as we do not propose to discuss
this branch Of the subject, we will not
give an exhaustive analysis, but proceed
to remark that taste aesthetic is either &C.
ttue or passire.
This active taste, from the psychologi-
cal nature OF mankind, spontaneously de-
velops its latent energies in symmetrical
and vehement struggle after something
transcendental and 6gurative. Now this
struggle has two phases, the emotional
and the inteilectnai,-the fsrmsr being
bent towards pr0truding its own ideal con-
ceptions upon the material wsrld,-the
latter directed to the remodsling Of ma
ture's idiosyncrasies, and q reduction Of
all the vagrant representatives. Of spiritu-
al truths into one harmonious and egrsgi-
Gus unity.
Now pdsstre taste is easily distinguish.
ed from this. It's nature is contemplativc
indeed it is sometimes selfabsorptivs, like
the ursine quadrapsd in hibsrnal climes
consuming his own oleagipous tissue,-yst
never disrobed of its meditative vitality.
This kind of taste may be divided into
taste elastic, and taste plastic, in refer
euce to the mode Of its manifestation
when acted on by external forces. The
former, though responsive, is repsllsnt. re-
tanning its organic identity. The latter is
impressible. and reflects as 10 mirror the
multitudinous and mysterious phases Of
external humanity.
But We cannot dwell longer on this in
teresting theme. This general analysis Of
taste is necessary to correct understand
ing of the connection between taste. and
art, to discussion of which We will in
vite attention in our next article.
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The Rev. Peter Sbarn ot M;oh;o

The Rev. Peter Sharp, of Michigan
was once member of the Ohio annual
conference. At one of their sittings a
brother had been tried for heresy, and, f.
nally, the charges were considered proved
and he was duly convicted The members
sat silent, perhaps revolving in their minds
what punishment ought to be meted out
to this erring brother, who did not under
stand the book just exactly as they did.
At length the presiding bishop asked;
What will the conference do with the
brotherP
Up rose Peter Sharp, and, with great
gravity, said, Z" move that he be burned
at the stake" The motion was a strong
one, aud it brought into such glaring
light the folly of furnishing men for errors
of judgment, that the conference made the
sentence Us gentle as they possibly could.
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Mr.. Payne, to err sometimes is ma
ture !; to rectify error is slways glory.
find was wrong in the affair yesterday ;
you have had, | think, some satisfaction.
and il you think that is sufficient, here
is my hand let us be friends. 1t is on
ly necessary to say, that from this time
Mr. Payne became Que of Washington's
most enthusiastic admirers and friends.
If this conduct had not been deemed in
Washington to arise from mognonimttv
and dot from fear, then he could not have
become the immortal hero be is regarded
in history.
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POETRY.
For the Register
Musings.

lis Que OF those nights when de breezy May,
From the depth of her beauty,Jhlls
The sea, the sky, and The moon beam. play
All over the soft green hills
And here | sit, in the beautiful light
With my head upon my hand,
And muse does he think Of me io-mght
Far far in tie southern land /?
And IS he out meath the pale swee, moon
Looking up at this self-same .ky2
And the wind that lifted his chestnut hair
I'oes il toss those bonghs so higii?ai. b.
Oh sweet south wind, that wandereth
From over the heavins sea,
pray you stop in your hesdlons fight,
Ipray you to speak 10 me !
But no the wind, with mocking laugh,
Hasteth onward, onward still
And only pausett above tho how'rs
Its breath with sweets to fill
The lamp is out, and the moon of leaves"
Shneth in at the open door,
AMI maketh strip Of silver light
On the humble oaken floor.
And sigh-alas in that gorgeous land
With its castles rich and old
Its tall, bright fow'rs, its airs so bland,
And its sunset mics of gold;
Its girls with their dark brown cur ing hair
And eyes like the moon-lit sea
Alas fear in this bright cline
That he hath forgotten me.
But no Far down in my memory
I've promise sweet and true-
Whatever land my home may be.
My heart is still with you"
so IA watch the moon no more tonight,
And I'll close the window blind;
For know, tho humble cottage girl.
His manly love is mine.
Orwell, VT, May, 1858.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Trials of q Fat Man.

The Buffalo Republic has fat CORES.
pondent, who tells his story frankly thus
As | intimated to you, having come to
the conclusion that there was nothing fit
to eat in Buffalo, started for New York
on Friday last, on the Central Railroad.
had no idea that a man with respscta-
BILE quantity of flesh was looked upon
with any degree of surprise outside of
your city limits. l only weigh two hun.
dred and thirty-one pounds, and if l am
said to be as broad as l am long, it plainly
was no reason for the ticket agent at the
Buffalo depot inquirng edo you wish to
go as freight, or as passenger ?" told
him with considerable asperity Gas
passenger, of course" when he charged
me Tor two tickets and upon my expos
tulating with him, he very impudently in
quired if supposed that any else could
sit in the same seat | occupied. Being
aware that it was matter Of some doubt
l said no more, but heard him muttsr
something to himself about hogs always
going as freight, as l walked off, which
remark was made, l presume, to an omni-
bus driver standing near 1t certainly
had no reference to me. Do YOU think
it could?
l got on the cars somewhat rufled in
temper, and after crushing 10 or three wo.
men from diameter of ten feet into
about six inches, and Aattening out an ap-
ple-boy and popcorn vender, so that their
identity becomes matter of considerable
research. finally obtained seat opposite
an old, scraggy lady and her unmarried
daughter. They screamed as l sat down,
and | was tempted to expand my lungs in
the same manner, for the whole seat gavs
way with me and deposited me with nv
wig in pool of tobacco juice, and my
feet in the bony, unmarried girls lap.
Upon extricating myself from the wreck
| discovered to my horror that had split
the back of my coat, had utterly crushed
out Of existence three band-boxes, and OBJ
tanned the eternal hate of the scraggy wo-
man and her bony daughter forever. I
tried to make my apologies, but think l
failed. My failure is easily explained,
for who ever heard of any man making
decent apology in fractured coat and a
head saturated with tobacco juice.
then went into another car, in conse-
quencs, of the indignation of the passen.
gers having been aroused by the two wo.
men alluded to. and especially as | heard
a gentleman with short hair and not yery
placid face, enquiring if he hadn't better
punch him." Having no doubt that the
"him referred to meant me, made nv.
self as " seldom as possible, and got in.
to the next car The seats in the car
were all weak. frail things, as four of
them fell to pieces as sat down on them.
Upon making my complaint to the con-
ductor--who asked "if there was no
more than one of me"-he suggested that
had better go into the baggage car and
sit on one of the express trunks. They
being iron-bound, he thought they'd stand
it, if nothing else would did 20 in
there. The baggage man, who was not
very Polite, asked me what wanted.
told him / wanted to stay in there. He
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-06-02

TIcKLED TO LIFE.--In one of Lemaitre's
pieces the " cue" required that he should
enter bearing the dead body of young
brother in his arms. The supsrnumerary
who was charged with his part played SO
well the dead man the public interrupted
Frederick Lemaitres soliloquy with
hearty round of applause, Lemaitre was
excessively angry, and, while speaking,
blew in the nose of the dead man." who
did not bulge. Lemaitre, pretending to
yield to fit of despair, plucksd handful
Of hair from the poor supernumerary's
head but he did not move. At last
Lemaitre suddenly opened his arms, that
he might dry the fast flowing tears in his
eyes. The poor supernumerary fell on his
head, which made the stage floor echo with
the loud rap he lay as he fell, without
moving. Lemaitre could not proceed.
Round after round of applause was be-
slowed on the humble supernumerary.
Lematrie's anger knew no bounds and he
swore that the poor supernumerary should
not be applauded the next evening. When
he brought his dead brother the second
time he began tickling his ribs the moment
he entered the stage supernumerary tried
to look dead, but broad grin soon
stole over his face and was hissed most
vehemently.
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The Alpaca and tho Angora Goat.

The Alpaca and tho Apgora Goat.
Both species Of these animals. whose
feeces are of great commercial value, have
been introduced with good success both at
the Cape of Good Hope and in Australia
They are said to flourish equally as well
in those countries as in the countries of
which they are native. In Australia, es-
pecially, we notice that much interest is
manifested in Che importation and breed
jng of these fine animals. The South Aus
tFelia papers state that the Alpacoas which
have been introduced into that country are
thriving well, and giving hopes of an in
crease. The same is also said Of the An
CORA goats. A farther and more extensive
ippogtationsis urged, as the pastoral dis
toral districts of the colony are emineatly
calculated for raising the animals to per-
fsction.
The Alpaca, it is well known, is ua-
tive Of Peru, country possessing a cli-
mate very similar to Australia and Cali
fornia. 1t has been demonstrated that it
will flourish in Australia equally as we'll
as in its native country. As the climate
and geological formation of Australia and
California are similar, why would not the
Al lpacca thrive here? Its fleece is most
valuable article of commerce its intro
duction here would certainly add to the
wealth of the country, for thereby another
valuable article would be added to our e1-
ports.
The long silky hair of the Angora goat
is highly priced as an article of commerce
being much used in manufactures. The
animal itself is native of Natolia, prov
ince in Western Asia, lying in nearly the
same latitude as California. The expert
ments which have been made in introdu-
cling the animal at the Cape of Good Hope
and Australia lead us to think that its in.
PRODUCTION into this State might be attend
ed with profit At sale of Angora rams
recently held in Graf Reinst, the great
sheep-growing district of the Cape the
animals commanded price Of from sixty
to one hundred and seventeen pounds ster-
ling per head.
OF course we do not pretend to be prac-
tically acquainted with the subject of stock
raising, but in reading of the beneficial eff.
fects produced in other countries by the
introduction of new and valuable animals,
and tho Improvement of the breed of the
old stock, the thought struck US that the
introduction of the Alpaca and Angora
Goat into California might be attended
with the most beneficial results. We have
the pasture lands to feed them on, the right
kind Of climate to grow them in their
heeces are of great value, and their intro
duction here would, we think, and to the
future wealth of the country, as 1t would
make a most valuable addition to our ex-
ports which would be gradually increasing.
1t is to be hoped that some Of our enter
prising stock growers will give the subject
fair considerations. f. Chronicle.
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FAT CONTRIBUTOR.
How Washington Behaved when
he was in the Wrong.

How Washington Behaved when
he was in the Wrong.
An incident in the Virginans, repre-
senting Washington as ready to accept
challege, has led Leslie's Illustrated Pa.
per to reprint the following pertinent an.
ecdote from Weems's Gossspping Life of
Washington
In IVA, Washington was stationed
at Alexandria with his regiment, the only
one Of the colony of which he was col.
onel There happened to be at this time
an election in the town for members of
the Assembly, and the contest ran high
between Colonel George Fairfax and Mr..
Elzey. Washington was a warm friend
of Colonel Fairfax, and a Mr.. PAYNE
headed the friends of Mr.. E!zey. A dis.
pute taking place in the courthouse ward
Washington, at this time not TWENTY-FIVE
years OF age, contrary to his usual man.
ner, became excited. and, what was still
more uncommop, said something that Of.
tended Mr.. Payne; whereupon the little
gentleman, who, though but cub in
size," raised his sturdy hickory, and by a
single blow brought Washington to tho
ground.
"Several of Washington's officers be-
ing present, they whipped their irons in
an instant, and i. was supposed that thore
would be murder off-hsnd. To make bad
worse, the members of the regiment, hear
ing how their commander had been treated
bolted out Of the barracks, every man
with his weapon, threatening vengeance
on those who dared to knock down their
beloved colonel. Happily for Mr.. Payne
and his party, Washington recovered time
enough to go ont and meet his enraqed
soldiers, and after thanking them for their
expression Of attachment, assured them
that he was not hurt in the least, and
begged them, as they loved him and their
duty, to return to their barracks. As to
Washington himself, he went to his room,
and finding, on mature reflection, that he
had been the aggressor, he determined to
make Mr.. Payne honorable reparation by
asking his pardon on the morrow. No
sooner had he made this noble resolution
than he recovered his natural calmness of
manner, dressed himself, and went to IL
ball, behaving as if nothing had happened.
1.-THE next day he went to tavern and
wrote polite note to Mr. Payne, re.
questing to see him. Mr.. Payne presumed
the import of it was challenge for du-
Ell, and repaired to the place appointed for
the meeting, expecting to see pair of
pistols introduced. But conceive his sur
prise when, upon entering the chamber
where Washington was, he discovered a
deeanter of wine and glasses upon the ta-
BILE. Upon his entering, Washington arose
and in very friendly manner lset him,
and presented his hand, saying:
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WHERE THE CANARY BIRDS COME FROM.
There is an association in Philadelphia,
composed of about thirty Germans, who
aim at improving the breed Of Canary
birds, and last month they published thsir
thirteenth annual report. From that it
appears that the bird sales of Pbiladsl-
phia are confined to Germans, and anennt
to 100000 annually, and three-qusrters
of that sum is derived from the sale Of.
Canaries. The common or original Ca
nary is of the least value, and sells at
So the improved kinds bring from sS to
$40 piece, and are from Central Eu-
rope. The great majority Of these birds
were obtained from Belgium, where they
are bred in houses by the peasants, who
raise them as pastime. They are what
are called I" long" and "short" breeds.
Birds of the long breed are procured from
Brussels, Antwerp and Deitz, where they
sometimes obtain extravagant prices
Their cost depends upon the coler and
shape, the pure yellow being the most o.
teemed. They are only used for the pur-
pose of breeding, and often sell for $50
pair. The short breed is raised by the
people Of the Hartz Mountains. Next to
the Belgian, the French bird is most
priced
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-06-02

A BACHELORS DEFENcE.-Bachelor
are styled by married men who having
put their foot into it, as only half perfect
ed beings, cheerless vagabonds, but half of
a pair Of scissors, and many other titles
are given them while oe the other hand
they extol their state as one Of such per-
feet bliss, that change from earth to
heaven would be sometimes of doubtful
good. If they are so happy why don't
they enjoy their happiness and hold their
tongues about it What do half the men
get married for That they may have
somebody, as a married man once said,
Z" to pull of their boots when they are
little balmy." These fellows are always
talking of tie loneliness of bachelors.
Loneliness indeed Who are petted to
death with marriageable daughters ?-in-
vited to tea and to evening parties, and
told to drop in just when it is conv enient
the bachelor Who lives in clover all
his days and when he dies has flowers
strewn OH his grave by the girls who
couldn't entrap him The bachelor. Who
strews flowers on the grave of the married
mans grave f-his widow Not a bit
of it she pulls down the tomb stone that
a six weeks has set up in her heart, and
goes and gets married again, she does.
Who goes to bed early because time hangs
heavily on his hands The mar ried man!
Who has wood to split, house hunting and
marketing to do, the young ones to wash,
and the lazy servants toSlook after p
The married man. Who is taken up for
whipping his wifi? The married man.
Who gets divorced3 2 the married man.
Finally who has got the Scripture on his
side A? The bachelor St. Paul knew what
he was talking about" He that marries
does well F; but he that marriss not, does
better.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-06-02

Nor so BAD.-Ihe Albany Transcript
which has schoolmsster among its ed.
tors, is responsible for the following:
The prineiple of one of our select schools
has been sending circulars to the parents
of the pupils, which, signed aud returned,
will authorize him to infict such punish
ment corporeally or otherwise, as may in
his judgment be proper. The following
answer proves that some of the parents are
pleased with the idea
"DEER Mr.. RArrEN-Your -Aegping
cirklar is DULY received. hope as to nv
John, you will fog him just as ofn as YOU
kin. Heas bad boy-is John. Hitho
I've bin habit of teachn him misslf, it
seems to me he never will learn anithing
-hisspellin isottregsusly dfshment. Wal.
lup him well, ser and you will receive my
thanks.
p. S,-What accounts for j ohu bein
sich u scholar is that he is my sun by nv
wife's tust husband
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ADDISON HOUSE.

THE subscribers would respectfully give nptss
Il that they have leased tine I" Addison House,
for term Of years, and that the proprietors have
re fitted the house in every part, and the sub.
scribers have re-furnished il with large an unit
Of new farniture. and nothing shall lie waiting
on their part to make everything comfortable rHd
pleaeant for their guests. Excellent stables and
the best attention for tOrses will be provided.
Country residents will find pleasant and cCnye
ducements will be offered for county cufinn
era. Large aud small parties viii be acconsl,o
dated at short notice.
.. f-. ADAMS. BROTHERS
hiddlebury, July 1857. lsai
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Wilson and Phinney are the leading
members of the Washington county bar.
Sitting opposite one another at dinner table
they are always opposite in practice at
the bar in the court house, and agreed as
to the bar in the hotel-Wils0n was dss-
cribing the effects Of speech he made =
few nights before in great political meet
ing in the village where Phinney resides.
Indeed" said he, Il never saw the
people SO filled with enthusiasm"
Filled with what ?" cried Phinnsy.
with enthusiasm" repeated Wilson.
On, ah" said Phinney, II under
stand but never heard it called BY that
name before; we call it rum J"
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WAseERY.-Some time ago, on the Sab
bath day, we wended our way to one of
our churches, and instead of a sermon
heard an address upon some missionary or
other benevolent subject. After the ad-
dress was concluded, two brethren were
sent round with the baskets for contribu
tions, Parson L--,who was one of the
basket bearers, taking the side upon which
we sat. Immediately in our front, and
upon the next seat negligently reclined
our friend Bill H, gentleman Of in
finite humor and full Of dry jokes. Par
son L-extended the basket, and Bill
slowly shook his head
"Come, William, give US something"
said the parson.
Cant do it," replied Bill.
"Why net ? Is not the cause a good
one ?"
Yes, but am not able to give any
thing"
I" Poh psh l know better, you give
better reason than that"
Well,I owe too much money! must
be just before l am generous, you know"
But, William, you owe God larger
debt than you owe any one else."
That's true, parson but then he aint
pushing NE Ike the balance Of my cred
itorS p'
The parsons face got into rather curl
Gus condition, and he passed on Wire
Grass Reporter. y
THE NEGRo-PHoBA ILLUsrRArrD.-A
member of the California legislature, who
believes in the Qred Scott decision and
thinks Buchanan both a statesman and =
patriot, late introduced the follwing bill.
in good faith, for passage
AN AcKT
To prevent niggers kummin to Kallyforny
f"cptOpse ~ otutr " huH4TOfHy, TepTtseHfeql IA
St"nt and Assembly, da enact az tollsrs:
Section l. No niger not now an inhab-
itent Nv in, and legul voter in this stait,
shall be permitted to liv, rezide, or stay in
this stait emmy longer. ...
Sec. 2. Emmy niger hoo wilfully or AZ
identity violats the furst seckshun Nv this
ackt shell be transported from this stait
and sold to the lowest bidder, Cinnamon
excluded,
Sec. 3. Niggers who KUN with their
masters to sojurn temporarily shell not be
iuklewded in the provisions NV this ackt
provided such sojurning don't eIssed 40
years. If emmy ship gets recksd on the
shoars Nv this stait with nigger on borde;
and if such niger shed tri tu swim, he
she'll be pushed under the wotter. d"
Sec. 4. All acks or parts NV acks con-
travenin this, is repealed.
Enacktlng CIat0s.-A niger is here
bi deklared an obnoIshus newsans, not to
be permitted, and every Sheriff in this stait
may be nigger driver if he chuses.
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A coquette is fond of fancy for mo-
ment-faithless for year-fckls forever
"a painted doll--a glittering trihe--a
feather-a toy-a bubbls-a transitory
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--spurgeon, the celebrated Engliah
preacher, sometimes comes cut with good
thing, Brethren" said he, If God had
referred the Ark to COMMITTEES on naval
affairs, ivs my Opinisn it wouldat have
been built before now"
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A. w. p o w Z r S
j. G. 0. REDINGTON,

NORTH READING, MASS.
Teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music
Agent for PIANO FohTEs, uELoDKoSs, and all
kinds Of musical merchandise. Melodeons or
Pianos of any maker furnished at short notice.
A personal warrant given to selected instruments.
In the fall months Mr.. X. contemplates attending
personally to delivering instruments.
Orders hled promptly, and satisfdctiOn guardn
NiddlAhnrY Iune L 1Sbs
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pleasure-an eternal pain---Rn embodi-
mcnt of absurdities-and a collection of
contradictions.