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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-12-28

The London Times of the 9Th ult. says
1.-THE Great Eastern has, we are happy
to say, returned in perfect safety from
Holyhead, and rests for while in peace
in the Southampton waters. and we are
now in condition to form some hetter ooin-
ion as TO the capabilities of tn great ship.
We have undoubtedly right TO expect
Eastern holds out should be exceedingly
ereat-inleed, beyond all comparison
greater than those which can be derived
from the largest vessels now afloat for
those advantages, whatever they may be,
are bought with very considerable sacrii.
ces. First, there is the difficulty about
harbors. The size of the vessel excludes
her, as we understand, from New York,
Boston and st. Lawrence, and sends her
TO Portland, a small town upwards of a
hundred miles from Boston. three hundred
and forty from New York, and more than
two hundred from Quebec The celebra-
ted harbor of Sydney, in Australia, would
be unable to receive her. and she would
not be able to approach Calcutta, Not
only does this interfere with her choice of
port for permanent traffic it also exposes
her to danger, by rendering it impossible
in case Of injury, to find refuge in ports
in which smaller vessels could lie secure
ly. Then the size of the vessel increases
the risk to the shareholders, by stalking
on a single cast vessel which is a whole
fleet in itself Another sacrifice must be
the great consumption OF coal, and the
very large number of the crew, which i'm
pose very heavy expense before profit
can be realized or lossavoided. 1t seems
established that, with her present power,
the coal consumed by the Great Eastern
cannot be calculated at less than three
hundred tons day. Such vessel if
she makes few voyages without being
filed up, would severely drain the re-
sources of her proprietors, and must, in
deed, make every trip mort or less a
gambling enterprise. All these difficult
ties and drawbacks were, no doubt, care
fully considered and clearly foreseen by
the projectors Of the Great Eastern, and
they believed that the vessel possessed
advantages quite sufficient to counterbal-
ance them. They believed that they had
constructed vessel which would be able
to carry fuel for voyage, however long,
would attain a speed never before dreamed
of, and would pass over stormy ocean
with an ease and steadiness which would
abolish the difference between sea and
land travelling, and effectually deliver the
fortunate inhabitants of this floating is
land from tho inexpressible miseries of
sea-sickness. Do the results entirely bear
out these anticipatioas p
The Times then goes on to show that
her great size does not afford immunity
from sea-sickness, though it thinks it may
diminish it some. 1t says the vessel
seems to be defective in propelling power,
and that the task demanded Of the cngi-
nes is beyond their strength. The speed
Of the ship is not greater than that attain
ed by several vessels now affoat
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-12-28

"A lady, who was present at the dis
pensation of the Lords supper, where
Rev. Ebenezer Erskine was assisting, was
much impressed by his discourse. Hav-
ing been informed who he was, she went
on the next Sabbath to his own place of
worship to hear him. But she felt none
of those strong impressions she experienced
on the former occasion. Wondering at
this, she called on Mr.. Erskine, and
stating the case, asked what might be the
reason of such difference in her feelings
he replied, A" Madame, the reason is this
last sabbath you went to hear Jesus
Christ preached, but to-day you have
come to hear Ebenezer Erskine preach"
-" You can't do that again." said the
pig, when the boy cut off his tail
AS man drinks he generally grows
reck less in his case, the more drains the
fewer scruples.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-12-28

SECRET OF UNHAPPY lioMEs-Why
gees forth that man this Saturday evening
from the roof under which his children
live Why turns he from the engaging
little attempts to detain him, and rough
ly moves them away, while he loves them
dearly? Why sits another by his fire,
sullen, discontented, unwilling to speak
the kindly word, while his heart is yearn-
ing for converse and enjoyment Why
flies the cruel speech to her for whom the
bosom's strongest affection is nourished ?
And why, searching into deep depths, why
does man become so often a tyrant, so of.
ten u criminal, in his home ? Truth has
to be told but oh listen to it kindly,
for it is hard to tell. I: IL because wo-
man does not truly appreciate her mission
in domestic life. Under the present con-
ditions Of existence, she has become
weighed down by cares Asa wife she is
different to what she was as mistress.
She is ever employed in drudgery for chill
dren and household She neglects her
dress, she forgets her manners. Her hus-
band sees the change, does not perhaps
find sufficient excuse for it from the con-
ditions she labors under. He flies to the
tavern and billiard tables and she in
creases in sourness and asperity as she in
creases in years. That much of this is
owing TO the present circumstances Of So
cial life is true but that much Of it is
chargeable to sad submission to those
circumstances is also but too true. 1t is
more or less in the power of women to
make their domestic life more attractive
to their husbands, and more holy in its
discipline and ends than they now do. A
great regularity in time-a great simpli-
city in dless-a more determined adher-
ence to that which is right in ones own
eyes, rather than that which is well
thought of in the eyes of others an or.
derly apportioning of various periods for
different occupations, s,-would make even
ings at home pass away very differently
from what, in the majority Of cases they
are doing.
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ease, and went back to his friends. Dur
ing the night large portion of the cell
ing III the room, just at the spot where his
bed formerly stood, crumbled down, and
would no doubt have crushed him to death
had his bed not been removed from
there"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-12-28

LOBSTER rs DoG.--The following
amusing auecdote was furnished 10y
lenius to literary circle
A man who was somedeie' fond OF
Holsters, was wistflly regarding bask-
ct Of them in the market, with his dog
by his side, while another by-staDder
was sticking the end of his cane into
one Of the disengaged claws of big
fellow at the TOP How he does hold
on = said the man with the cane.
Yes responded the man with the
dog, but it's because he dents the
cane, and his claws won't sip on the
wood. But he couldn't hold On to q
crittcr, or YOU or |, in that way.
When he feels anything girin' lob,
ster always stops pinchin. - Guess
not, said the owner of the basket. -
You put your dogs tail in that there
claw and you'll see whether he'll hold
ONT or not No sooner said than
done. The lobster lover lifted up his
dog, dropped his tail into the open
claw, which closed instanter, andthe
dog as smit by sudden pain, ran of
bowling at the top of his sped. Hell
lo' exclaimed the owner. whistle back
your dog d-n him he's runnin' of
with my lobster = Whistle back
your lobster = rejoined the other thc
dog amt coming back that dogs il
pain. | cant get him to come near
me when he's in pain That humane
citizen dined that day ulon as fine
lobster as there was in that basket,
any how
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-12-28

"A skulling Race-The race Of au-
thors
-" In union there is strength" as the
landlady said when she mixed lard with
butter for her boarlers
jock" the devil in our printing oi-
fee, has discovered Il new species female
The Santa Female.
What wind should hungry sailor
wish for? One that blows fowl and
chops about
What would you say if YOU wished
Il reverend Doctor of Divinity to play
tune on the violin? Fiddle-dee-dee.- -
%. D)
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E. N. M = r R / A M,
~ TUNER AND DEALER IN

SS TUNER AND DEALER IN
P ono Fortes, Melodeons, Sheet Music, Musical
Instruments and Musical Merchan-
disc of every description.
Agent for the sale Of Chickering's, Boardman,
Pray & Cos and Steinway & Sons Piano Fortes,
also Ross & Morse's Celebrated Melodeons with,
or without the Patent Harmonic Copulss. These
Cooulas double the power Of the instrument,
while they are afforded for less than half the ex-
prnse of an additional set of reeds. They are
,lso less liable to get out Of order. Instruments
sold by the subscriber will be DoUBLr WAR
rASTED. Second hand Pianos and Melodeons
taken in exchange for new.
SHEET Music sent by mail postage paid on re-
cei pt of retail price. Teachers furnished, atNew
York and Boston prices.
Piano Fortes, Melodeons, and Organs tuned
end repairedin thorough and satisfactory man
usr The subscriber is also agent for the sale of
Gnver IL Bakers and Finkle & Sons Sewing
Machines. All orders by mail or in person win
receive prompt attention. E. N. MERRIAM.
2s;ly Merchants Row, Rutland VT
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-12-28

The following hymn was sung by the choir
the Methodist hurch after the funeral serm
by Rev b VI Hall ON the Iialper's Fer
martyr Oh unday afternoon, the 18th inst
Behol ieside Potomac, wave,
Ben ath Virginia's sky,
They slay the man who loved the slave,
An dared for him to die
The Pilgrim Faith rs earnest creed.
Virginia. ancient faith,
Inspired the hero's noblest deed,
And his reward is-Deathl
Great Washington's indignant shade
Forever urged him on
He heard from AIonticello's glade
The voice Of Jefferson.
But chiefly On the Hebrew page
He read Jehovah 3 law,
And this from youth to hoary age
Obeyed with love and awe.
No selfish purpose armed his hand,
No passion aimed his blow;
How loyalty he loved his land
Impartial Time shall show.
But now the faithful martyr dies,
His brave heart beats no more
His soul ascends the equal skies,
His earthly course is o'er
For this We mourn, but not for him
Like him in God we trust;
Aud though our eyes in tears are dim,
81, ~ -.
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-" My party will never lie in idleness, >
" Very true, sir; your party is never
chargeable either with lying in idleness,
or with idleness in lying"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-12-28

Nor BAD.-Any one who has lived in
Cincinnati for ten or fifteen years, will re.
member F., the tailor, one of the old
est and best of his craft, as well as loli-
est, always as ready to take Joke as to
give Cne 1t used to be considered a
" fair thing among a select party - to
send persons to his store for articles ut
variance with what usually constitutes the
stock in trade OF members of his profes-
sion. 1t happened one day, as one of the
party " above mentioned was descending
the steps of the Burnett House, he en-
countered specimen Of Kentucky, who
inquired of him where he could purchase
a jews-harp. Of course he was directed
to E-'s store as the establishment
where they kept the largest assortment at
the most reasonable prices. Our friend
proceeded at once to the place indicated,
and found E. (who, by the way, was
troubled with an impediment Of speech)
waiting on custumer, and after stating
his wants, was politely requested to
"w-wait few mo-o-ments" After dis
patching his business with the aforesaid
customer, he gravely approached Ken
tucky with a pair Of glove-stretchers, and
observed, in very mild tone, We've
shall h-have to t-take your mum-mum-
measure" whereupon be inserted the
stretcher into his mouth, spreading open
his countenance to the full extent of the
stretch, and, with face indicating the ut
most seriousness, remarked to the aston
ished kentuekian, "Y-young man, We
we havn't eer-ger-got any of y-your
s-s-size ~
"SEvEN YEARS. One day, not long
since, the accommodation train from
Cleveland to Columbus had a convict on
board, who was being taken by an officer
to the peni;entiary located at the last
named place. The prisoner was covered
with cloak which concealed from view
the shackles upon his writs. He sat
slightly bowed-looking very glum, and
probably rejecting upon the rather mar
rOW prospect before him. A New Eng
land Yankee on the train had his curiosity
particularly excited by what he inferred
to be considerable weight on the spirit
of the convict, so he approached him with
the intention to elicit, if possible, such in
formation as would crafty his curiosity.
The following are the questions he pro-
pounded, and the answers thereto;
"Goin' ter Klumbus ?"
"Yes, lpruffiy.1
Coin emmy further ?"
No"
"Goin' ter stop in Klumbus2"
Yes"
"Goin' ter see emmy friends there ?"
No"
Coin ter do emmy work there p
Yes"
Coin ter start business on yer own
hook 2"
No"
What are ye goin there for 2'
Going for seven years"
The Yankees curiosity was almost sat
tistied,- CleUeiand PkaWdeahr.
Mr.. Elijah Amidon of East Burke.
73 years of age, Gu. and corded in good
shape 20 cords of four feet wood in Q
days. A smart old gentleman,
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How TO Pronounce OUCH. The end.
ing syllbale ough," which is such ter.
ror to foreigners, is shown up in its sew
eral pronunciations in the following lines :.

Wife, make me some lumplings Of dough,
They're better than meat for my cough
Pray, let them be boiled till hot through,
But not till they're heavy OF tough.
Now must be oil to the plough,
And the boys, when they've had enough,
Must keep the flies off with bough,
While the old mare drinks at the trough.
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The Pilgrims Song at Sea.
High over the waves Of the sea-
o God in thy mansions of rest
Ire saints and the angels to Thee
ixto the return Of the blessd.
The ayour, no longer with thorns
For his garland, the ransom d commands,
His glory his temples adorns,
The righteous have palms in their hands
And far as the east from the west
Their conquests Of mercy extend,
The wandeier is brought to his breast,
The enemy changed to a friend
q aviour from trials of earth,
But joys to thy sorrows compared,
Impart to our spirits the worth
The hosts which attend Thee prepared
And o er the dark world shall the cross,
That marshals thy militant train,
Prove t sword and the sceptre but loss,
The crown Of tn, service gain
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NUMBER 81.
Laws OF Vermont,
PASSED OCTOBER SESSION, 1853,

And designated by the Secretary Of Stat. fCr pub
hcdtion in Necspdpers
No. 42.-An act relating to billiards
II ts hereby enacted, &c,
Sec. l. The selectmen Of the several towns in
this state shall, whenever in their opinion the
public good requires it, forbid any game or play
upon any billiard table in their respective towns
sec, 2. Whenever the seectmen OF any town
shall forbid any play or game upon any billiard
table, as mentioned in the proceeding section
they shall notify the owner OF keeper thereof in
writing ana lodge a certificate thereof in the
town clerks office in such town, therein describ-
ing the billiard table, the use Of which is forbid
den, and the town clerk shall record such certi-
fcate
Sec. 8. If the owner or keeper or any person
who shall thereafter become the owner or keeper
o. such billiard table, shall, after the certificate
OF such notice is lodged in the town clerks Of
flee as aforesaid suffer permit the use of su ch
oiilard table Tor any play or game, he shall for
teit and pay to the treasurer of the state the sum
OF twenty dollars for each day or time he shsl
suffer or permit the to be used as aforesaid.
Sec certified copy of the certificate
menti oned IN section two Of this act, under the
hand OF the town clerk in which the same is re-
corded, may be used as evidence in any court in
this state.
Sec. @. Every justice OF the peace, within his
own county, may, upon the complaint of a town
grand juror or state's attorney of the county
make enquiry into all breaches Of this act and
ders against the same.
Sec 6. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved November Il, ls5J
No. 44.-An act in amendment OF chapter eigh-
teen OF the compiled statutes relation to In
sane persons.
IL ishereby enacted, &c,
Sec. l. In all cases where towns have neglec-
ted to make regulations Tor the purpose Of ieceiv
ing benefits of the statute for the relief OF the in
sane poor, as provided by the forty second SEQ
ton Of chapter eighteen of the compiled statutes
it shall be the duty Of the selectmen OF the town
upon the application Of any Of the friends or rela-
uves Of any insane person residing in such town
who IS destitute OF property. 10 make inquiry in
into the situation Of such insane person, and to
appoint time and place of hearing. if so reques
ted by the friends relavives of such insane
person. and if, upon such inquiry, upon lch
hearing the selectmeu shall be OF the opinion that
such insane person is entitled to the benefits OF
said statute, such Ielectmen shall cause such in.
person to be removed to the Vermont asy-
luin for the insane, as contemplated by said sts
tute.
Approved November 81, 1859
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Mr.. Elijah Amidon of East Burke.
70 years of age, Gu; and corded in good
shape 20 cords of four feet wood in o
days. A smart old gentleman,
The hydraulic press., 1859-08-06

CABIN BURNED.-The last Nevada Democrat
states that the cabin of Messrs. Rogers, Rule,
and Williams, on Christmas Hill, about half
mile from Little York, caught fire on Tues
day night of last week, and was entirely
consumed with its contents. The owners,
who were sleeping in the cabin, were aroused
about twelve O'clock, iadmg the cabin on fire,
and being nearly suffocated. There was no
way to get out except through the door, and
as the door was on the side of the cabin that
was on fire, the unfortunate men were COM
PEELED to rush through the flames. They
were all terribly burned but are now out Of
danger. Mr.. Williams has so far recovered
as to be able to walk the other two are still
confined to their beds. 1t is believed at Lit
tie York that the cabin was set on fire by
incendiaries.
The hydraulic press., 1859-08-06
SEAMrs's BENEVOLENT Assoclar1os.-It

SEAMEN's BENEVOLENT AssocfATIoN.-It
will be remembered by our readers that
prominent feature of the celebration of the
4th of July last was the appearance of
body Of Sailors under the title of the sSons
of Neptune The persons thus pleasantly
banded together haye since maintained
sort of quassi organization, intending to eff
feet permanent one on the basis of the mu-
tual relief societies. This intention was f.
nally accomplished Oh Tuesday night, the I'd
inst.
At meeting of such of our citizens as
were once sailors, held at r. II. Farquhar's
Office, Robert Lytle was chosen chairman
and E. Franchcre secretary. 1t was resolved
to organize under the name of the ''Seaman's
Benevolent Association A constitution
and bylaws were adopted, and permanent
officers elected as follows Robert Lytle,
President; VIM. S. Chandler, Secretary; L.
Buhring, Treasurer. A board of Directors
were also chosen, whose names are given in
the Society's card in another column. Twen-
ty-two persons have already become men,
bers, and it is believed the membership will
soon amount to seventy-fre. The entrance
fee is fixed at five dollars, and regular month
ly dues at one dollar No person can be
admitted to beneficiary membership unless
he has been seamen. The fullest and most
careful provision for the relief of all who
may be the victims of disease, accident or
destitution, are made; and the we'll known
character Of sailors for generosity is ample
guarantee that these provisions will be liter
ally and warmly complied with. We wish
the 'Seamen's Benevolent Association"
long life of usefulness, and hope it may prove
to be the first of many similar organizations
throughout California
The hydraulic press., 1859-08-06

INHUNAN.-A neglected little boy, six
years old, according to the last Nevada Dem
ocrat, was taken from Grass Valley to the
county hospital, last Saturday, being very
sick with typhoid fever. His mother is an
abandoned woman who paid no attention to
him, and his father isa workman in the Live
Oak Shaft The father was informed by DIR.
Hunt of the Hospital on Sunday, that there
were not the proper conveniences in the hos
pital for the little patient, and that he would
certainly die nnless he was taken where he
cauld be properly nursed; but the father
appeared to eunwilling to go to any trou-
bic or expenss q save his chiid's life.-Such
an instance a parental insensibility is en-
ough to make one blush for his species.
The hydraulic press., 1859-08-06
Fifteen Indians and One White Mar
Killedin Tehama County

Killedin Tehama County
The Red Bluff Beacon learns that some
time during last week, the party sent out
with John Breckenridge in search of Indians,
met party of five Indians and one white
man, between the headwaters of Butte and
Deer Greeks, with whom they engaged in a
severe running fight, which only lasted a
short time, when Mr.. B. and his party sue
ceeded in forever silencing hostllities as far
as this struggling band is concerned. The
scalp of the white man was taken and brought
away by Mr.. Breckenridge. About daylight,
on the second morning after this encounter,
the party (which numbers about dozen
men) attacked large rancheria and killed
ten Indians, among whom was squaw, who
threw hersefbetween white man and one of
the bucks, just at the moment of the firing
of the rifle of the former. The gallant little
army is still in the mountains, and were to
attack much larger rancheria, near the head
of Deer Creek on Saturday night last.
On Sunday afternoon, the houses of Mr..
Rountree and Mr.. Anderson, some four and
half miles above Maybew's Crossing on Deer
Creeky were set on fire by Indians and en-
tirely consumed, as well as their haystacks,
fencing, &C.
The inhabitants of the valley along the
foothills are all moving in towards the river
for protection.j
No doubt now remains that the Indians
have white accomplices, and that they receive
their supplies of arms and ammunition through
white agents.
The hydraulic press., 1859-08-06

OAK VALLEY RANcH.-This we'll known
place is on the Downieville road in Yuba
county, and was formerly the point at which
loaded wagons stopped and surrendered
their freight to packers. The amount OF
ground enclosed and cultivated is about four
acres. On this Is a very fine garden, and sew
eral hundred fruit trees-apple trees sue
ceeding best.
Near Oak Valley there is another garden
which is owned by some Frenchmen. In a
little valley on the top of the ridge they
have four acres of rich black loam This is
planted entirely with vegetables, which
thrive wondrous well. The proprietofs are
said to be skllful culturists, and keep their
place in admirable order. They have been
located on this spot for several years, and
have made money. Mountain gardening is
very profitable business when properly
conducted, nor is there much danger that it
cam be eyerdone.