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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-01-05
Ez-senatoc Foote Of Mississippi.

Ez-5enatoc Foote OF Mississippi.
Henry ). Eoote, whose career as u. s.
senator from Mississippi several years ago
must be well remembered, incudings his
threat to hang John p. Hale on the near.
est tree il he came into that state has re-
turned to Mississippi after an unsuccess-
full experiment in life and politics in Cali
fornia, and now appears in new part,
opponent Of Jefferson Davis, the friend Of
Senator Douglas, and the open enemy of
Mr.. Buchanan and the pro-slavery policy
of his administration. We quote some
illustrations of his new position from re-
cent letter by him, and they will certainly
commend him to the favor of those who
used alternately to ridicue and abuse him
in the North;-
at is little to be feared that black re-
publican strength is again to be increased
to some extent by what is to occur in the
next week or two for Senator Davis tells
us in the speech already quoted from that
the president will persevere during the
coming session of Congress in the course
marked out last winter, and declares that
he is assured that Mr.. Buchanan will not
shrink hairs breadth from the position
he has taken, but will take another stspil
advance Gracious Heaven what does
this mean2 What further pledge has
been dragged from a panic-stricken presi-
dent, the execution of which, apparently
at the instance, and under the command of
southern men, is still more to lower the
moral attitude of the South among her
bretheren the North, render her institu
lions undeservedly odious, break down still
more fatally the strength Of the Democrat
ic party in the free states, which has so
long stood as an impregnabe rampant
against abolition hostility, and criminaly
facilitate the election of an abolition presi-
dent in 1860; thus affording certain
Union haters in the South plausible pre-
text TO break up the confederacy7 We
shall learn all in a week or two mere
am inclined, meanwhile, TO think that he
can do nothing worse or moro nischievous
than those things he has done already
fo' 1 can scarcely imagine greater eaor-
mites Than the attempting to force
through Congress The Leconapton bill
The Gefeat by executive Patr0nage of tie
Crinenden amendment-the Notorious
passage Of The English bill by the same
| Disseminate means-the indecent public
rejocings over the accomplishment of the
high-handed fraud, at the White House
itself-the corrupt and anti.repubtican
interference IN the Illinois election, for
the purpose Of crushing DoueMs--the
open employment of the executive official
patronage in connection with black repub-
| licanism in order to secure the election of
black republican senator. These GRIM
inai misdeeds of the president, none of
which can be denied, it would certainly
be difficult to surpass; but those who d.
rect his conduct are not yet content, and
the trembling president must still take one
other step in advance I"
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they are at least equally as free from cas-
es of gross irregularity as their neighbor-
ing Female Seminarcs of corresponding
cliber. Responsible and reliable author
ity will prove the alleged instances of dis
order and calamity to be in nearly every
case only invented bug-bears, having
no existence in fact. Inquire at the large
and respectable scminaries at Wilbraham,
Mass, Newbury, VT, East Greenwich, r.
L., at Lima or at Cazenovia, N. Y. In
stitutions fer the education of both sexes
which have occupied commanding posi-
ton for many years, and have in the ag-
gregate educated their thousands, and the
most incredulous will he satisfied of the
truth of my position. If l may he per-
mitted to refer, for illustration, to the
Fort Edward Institute, having the most
thorough and intimate knowledge Of its
working, I affirm, that during the four
years of its existence though several hun
dreds of young ladies have been enrolled
on our books, IN 10 caSc las Mc charac-
ter or reputation If any Of HeseyyaHg
ladies sr fret detrimcm whacboardeys
nth as. on account Of Improper aSSoci-
alton sctth y0uag men IN the institute
on GU oft. A very few young ladies
we have privately dismissed, las precaution-
airy measures, they not coming up to our
standard of correct department but in
no case for gross improprieties.
In Seminary for both ladies and gen.
tlemen, to establish high tone of order
at the first may cost a few examples of
severe discipline but order once establish
ed, the interna! conservative forces of such
an institution render gross disorder well
nigh impossible, and the work of govern
ment a correspoudingiy easy task.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-01-05
For the Register.

EDITORS OF THE Observation-Disclosures
year has run its course, and as l have
given the bills of mortality for the past
ten years in our town, in order to carry
out my design, will give you the names
of those that have been called from our
midst the past year.
March 20, Mrs. Slade, aged 70.
April Is, DR.. Frederick Ford, aged II.
April 80, Lemuel Peet, aged 81.
May II, Mrs. DIR. Ford, aged 70.
May 20, Horatio Sanford, aged SO.
=. Sept. 7, Mrs. Martin Keeler, aged 32.
I Sept. 27, Mrs, Gilden, 81.
Nov. 10, Gilbert Lane, 30.
The last named lady, was on visit
With her friends from the north part of
the State, so but seven of our population
have died the last year, fraction over
one half Of one per cent. OR1N FIELD. I
Cornwall, Jan. LIST, 1859.
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For the Register.
Possibility of @ Mistake.

On the evening of the 3lst of Decem.
Der, I placed rs supposed, a pair of
Farewell's Shoes in my cutter, at the
Mill Shed. On my return from Watch.
Meeting, the shoes were gone, other cut.
tiers were in the same shed.
What 1 have to say is : can it Re posi-
BILE, that while there were hundreds offer
ing prayer to God, thanking Him for His
preserving goodness the past year, and
asking for His Holy influence to fall upon
them, and continue with them through
the New Year, and upon all who are yet
uncOnverted, that any one in human shape,
should be seeking to do that whiqh the
Lord has especially forbidden, "Thou
shalt not steal" THos. d. LAKE.
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For the Register.
A Card.

MEssRs. EDIToRs.-There are those to
whom l cannot speak as seems fitting, ex-
cept through your paper. | am touched
with tender sense Of mercies, as well as
trials, during the past year. To the
young ladies and gentleman who recently
gave concert for my benefit, to sympa-
thizing friends and neighbors who have
continually visited and comforted me, TO
the Masonic Fraternity for an unexpected
favor, to more than one physician for
personal as well as professional assistance,
to generous friends abroad, Hon. VIM.
Nash, of New Haven, in particular, and
to the careful ones at home, who have
cherished me as children, | know not
how to express my gratitude except in
this public manner,
Mrs. e. R. SMITH.
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FIRE PROOF SAFEs.-When the safet,

FIRE PROOF SAREs.-When the safety
and preservation Of Records, so important
and valuable to every person in our State
as are the Records of our Probate Dis
tricts, any other protection, than the most
reliable which science and mechanical
skill has up to the present time developed
should be held as inexcusable.
The vast importance of the preservation
from fire of the judicial and historical
records of our towns and court districts is
of too serious nature to be partially pro-
vided for, by placing them under such
protection as will not stand the scrutiny
of every day experience and the test Of
the most familiar laws of science.
The principles involved in the manu-
facture of Fire Proof safes are as worthy
of consideration from those to whom is
entrusted the charge of our town and State
records as would be given to any other
interest of the people submitted to the
keeping of our public officers.
To be added to these important consid-
erations is the fact that the means of
combating fires in the country towns are
not as effectual as in cities and the absence
Of these means renders the safest provision
for the protection of our public documents
and more necessary. The Marlands
Patent Safe seems to be the only safe
that presents the indisputable principles
in its construction. that will warrant us
in feeling secure in all emergencies and
we have this conviction more strongly
forced upon us, by the testimony of such
high authorities as the eminent Drs. Hayes
and Jackson, assayers to the State of Mas
sachusetts.
Who upon examining the principles
upon which this safe is built, testify this
safe is secure in any fire the intensity of
which is less than sufficient to melt the
whole mass of iron and stone" 1.-THE
door, where the heat of fire is most
likely to act on the contents of the safe,
am satisfied, on this safe will stand as high
a temperature of heat as any other portion
of its walls, and this is all that can be
expected of any safe" and we would add
more than can be said of any other. As
a verifcation of these opinions, the last
test this safe experienced at Burlington
in the burning of the Pioneer Mechanics
Shop, in April last. when "the heat pas
so intense IN The division IN ghich the
safe stood that IL melted the machinery
shqfting, hangers, de-, into ma ssss so
thai ont of some thirty tons, not AaTa
ton ,caS IN for use again." These evil
dences of the superiority of this safe We
believe sufficient to convince all persons.
Samples of these safes can be seen at
the store of Lee 4 Henry. Gray 4 Perry
of Bellows Falls, Sherwin & Burgess,
Grafton (Agents,) NJ. A. Evarts & Co..
Billiard Bros, and other places in Bur-
lington, Ellis & Bancroft, Montpelier,
butcher & Sons, St. Adams, Town of
Williston, and various other places in our
State.
These safes are manufactured by NJ. B.
Bigelow & 'nson Hardy, Boston, Mass,
who spare no cost or labor in making this
safe as reliable in its construction as it is
in principle. and the fullest reliance can
be placed upon their faithful execution of
any orders whether in person or by letter.
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Our Fair Grounds and Fixtures.


Our Fair Grounds and Fixtures.
Mr.. EDIToR In former commune
cation assumed $40, as the fee of life,
or permanent membership. l now pro-
pose to compare its advantages with an
nual membership. The annual interest
on $40 is sixty cents. One dollar has
been and probably will be in future the
fec for common membership, the difference
then is forty cents in favor of the per-
manent membership. Next year it will
be fifty seven cents and six mills instead
of sixty cents,-Operating as a sinking
fund though slowly yet surely,on the orig
inal $40 investment, in no great stretch
of years it would become extinct.
Another feature would be the control
(unlessby unanimous voluntary concession)
of the grounds the extent, character of
buildings, manner of construction. how
many, how few, the enclosures and fixtures
generally and as think tho terms of ad-
mission, though others may view this point
differently.
The leasing of victualing rooms or
shanties, also the grounds for menageries,
or other public exhibitions, some portion
Of the buildings when not wanted for their
intended or legitimate purpose and the
produce from the grounds, all would inure
to The proprietors enough to pay taxes
insurance on buildings and probably leave
q small balance for repairs and improve
ments. Are not these and other advanta-
ges sufficient inducements to those who
have the means-even if they have no
peculiar interest in the success OF the Fair
themselves--for the sake of their families,
to put forth helping hand in the noble
and laudable work, for son or even
daughter, which do feel an interest in its
welfare.
have used the term 'lfe-mentberShip
this is not so comprehensive as it should
be, unless defined as permanent or perpet-
ual. The plan contemplates the holding
of real estate by an association, Jointly
it is true, and never intended to be divi-
ded; indeed it is just the thing we wish
to guard against, yet I see no reason why
it should not descend from sire to son or
assigns in fractions as well as whole. 1
am unable also to see how 1t could be al
ienated without unanimous consent.
But sir this is but one of many plans
which may he put forth at our annual
meeting when they may be compared
discussed and their merits anu dement's
avted upon by the Society and it would
be pleasure to me to see one which
would throw this in the shade. B. o.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-01-05
TIE REALITIES OF HOMEOPATHY, BY G..
GLE1w1Tz, M, D., A. Fl. COPELAND,
MIDDLEBURY, VIZ. PRICE Is CENTS.

Homeopathy has, since its existence,
made constant progress, and book, illus
trating the principles of this system will
be welcomed by every candid enquirer af-
ter truth. Without expressing our own
opinion of this system. we cheerfully say
that the work is written in clear, con.
vincing manner. The author shows him.
self well acquainted with both kinds of
practice, and has kept up, throughout the
work, style of candor and fairness which
commands respect and encourages conf
dence.
The competency Of DR.. Gleiwitz to
treat the subject in hand, is unquestiona.
BILE. He is a graduate of some of the
first medical institutions in Europe and
this country-has practiced for several
years the Allopathic system, and has re-
Gently lett an extensive Homeopathic
practice in New York, for residence in
the country, for his health. He has dis.
tinguished himself as an Author, and is
a regular contributor to some of our best
scientific Journals.
Without presuming to advise our read
ers to any particular mode of medical
treatment, We unhesitatingly recommend
to all who have any disposition to inves-
tigate and judge for themselves, the peru
sal Of this work, as the points of contro-
versy between the two schools of medicine
are set forth in clear and entertaining
manner.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-01-05

Victory softens some of Mr.. Douglas
feelings towards MIR. Buchanan, but rather
encourages him to play the dictator to the
poor President. He says he will make
no terms of compromise with Buchanan
until all his (Douglas's) friends,are restored
to the identical offices they held previous
to the breaking out of hostilties. He
swears that the statu quo ante beifnm
must be established. Z
DR. Wistar' Balsam of Wild Cherry is
truly balsam. 1t contains the balsamic
principle Of the Wild Cherry, the balsam-
10 properties of tar and of pine. It's in
gradients are all balsamic. Coughs, colds,
and consumption, disappear under its bal.
samis influence.
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Around Washington .


The members Of congress have made
use of their right to "liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness to considerable amount,
and VIC presume the greater part of them
have visited their homes, and will, by the
time of their reassembling be so rscuper-
ated as to be able to attend TO business at
least half of the small amount of working
time that is left of the session. We do
not complain of needless neglect of bust
ness we believe there are excellent reas.
ons, the most weighty Of which is that
they are paid by the year, and it is all the
same TO them whether they work or play.
Again ii all the business of the session is
crowded into n few Of the last hours there,
will he much better chance to crowd
through corrupt schemes by which they
can line their pockets. 1t is understood,
too, that there is in the vacation less of
street fighting and other disorderly conduct
than usual which will be a grateful relief
to the good citizens of the metropolis. It
was necessary, too, to have respite to
make arrangements by which nothing could
be accomplished during the remainder of
the session which can be of any benefit to
the country. We understand that it is
already defnitive y settled that nothing
shall be attempted looking towards the
building of the Pacific Railroad. 1t is
moreover extremely probable that nothing
will be done with the tariff which will re.
suit in any good to the country.
The great business of the winter is fill
clustering and President making. There
is an ardent desire to get into such rela-
tions with Spain, or Mexico, or both, as
will afford reasonable pretext for Selling
territory.
There are no embarrassments to Presi-
dent-making. There is large amount of
willing material and a very great number of
workmen, and each quite sanguine that the
job will be done after his plan, Douglas
stock is rather low just now,--his South.
ern tour seems not to have materially i'm
proved his prospects. He is deliberately
making his way towards the Capitol.
The practical roopening of the slave
trade, which is now every where admitted
to exist gives the administration great
uneasiness,as it was reasonable to expect.
The examination of witnesses in the Wan.
derer case is progressing in Charlestown,
but without eliciting much positive testi.
mony. There can hardly be doubt that
were the government as well disposed to
pursue the case as though it were a fugi.
tive case in a Northern State there would
be no lack means for procuring the con.
viction of the guilty parties, but as the
case appears now there is n probability
that all the investigation it will receive
will but encourage repetition of the out
rage; so that even now we have the prac.
teal question of tho revival of the Slave
trade and probability that the govern.
ment will prove too weak to withstand it.
We trnst. however, that Congress, on its
reassemoiing, will take such measures as
are possible to save the country from the
impending disgrace and crime.
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Henry Clay, in his last great speech
in the United States Senate, said Ire
peat it sir, never can, and never will,
and no earthly power can ever make me.
vote directly or indirectly, to spread slave
ry over any Territory where it does not
exist. Never while reason holds her seat
in my brain-never while my heart sends
the vital fluid through my veins--never'"
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From the New Years Sermon of the

From the New Years Sermon of the
Rev. Mr.. Hyde, pastor of the Congrega-
tional Church in this place, we learn that
there have been in his parish during the
year past fifteen deaths; eight of them
were members of his church four among
the Oldest, seven in middle life, two in
youth, and two in infancy.
There were, within the year, seventy
five additions to the church.
On the afternoon of last Sabbath, Prof
W. HI. Parker, and Mr. L. Boyce, were
ordained Deacons, in place of Cyrus Por.
tee, and William Hammond, deceased.
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the doctrine, and believe that its legitimate
working will ultimately relieve the world
Of a most miserable race and prepare for
our reception fine territory when we
need IT,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-11-04

The Washington Constitution publishes
another mass of correspondence taken from
Browns house, near IIarper's Ferry. Most Of
it i Of but little interest. Among the papers
is the journal Of the proceedings OF the provi,
.ional constitutional convention, held at Chat
ham, Canada West, May s, 1875, which was
put in evidence in the trial Of Brown At Charles
town, on Friday last and Browns signature to
which he acknowledged in court.
The Journal recites that the CONVENTION me,
in pursuance of the call Of John Brown ana
others. VIM. c. Monroe was chosen Ffe>''
dent, and J. II. kagi secretary.
Mr.. Brown then proceeded TO state me oo'
icct OF the convention AZ length, ana '''cI' I"
explain the general features oi INC l'' .. ~
ton in the execution o; the projcc; IN view ~
the convention Mr.. Delany and others SPOKE
in favor of the proiec; and the plan' ami 'o'"
were agreed to by general consent
Vr Brown then presented plan o. organ,
,o.;an .,,,;tl,d "provisionsl Constitution and
orIinnuces % for the people Of the United States.
4, lode Of sccresv was taken by each mem.
h.r ot the convention, after which II was read
and adopted. The constitution was then signed
bv NIL the members, As follows:
WIN. Charles Monroe. President Of the Con
v.nt;n: &. J. Reynolds, J. c. Grant. \: ).
smith, James VI. Jones, George b. Gill. NJ. r.
Bailey, Vim. Lambert, 5. Hunton, T. W.;
Mo;iit. John J. Jackson, }. Anderson, AMY
Whippe, James u. Buc, ". II. Leenan, ,..,
fred VI. Ellsworth, John +. Cooke, 'S'eNa'n c.o
rayior, James W. Purnel George AEI'' ~,
phen Dettn, Thomas Hickers'n; JONI JONI rhns
mel Robinson Alexander, Richard Keah lhos
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-11-04
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