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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-07-12
For the Register.
The Fourth at New 1faven.
New HAVEN, July 4th, 1865.

81
Mr.. EDITOR. Dear Sir The citi-
gems OF New Haven and Bristol together
with good delegation from Middlebury,
had a pleasant gathering near the East
Mills, on the 4th, in grove on the
farm Of Daniel Boynton
An organization was then made by the
appointment Of Capt. L. Hanchett, Pres
ident; Col. Ira Clifford, Amos E. Hazel
tine and Capt Mason, Marshals George
G. Walker, Secretary.
The collection assembled around the
celebrated rock where the Sabbath School
Picnic was held on the 4th of 1884,
The exercises were opened by singing
that soul-inspirng tune, Old Hundred,
in the words, ''Be thou, o God, exalted
high" and prayer offered by the Rev. S.
Morgan of Bristol. after which sentiments
were offered and responded to at some
length by DIR. Z. d. Warner and L. d.
Eldredge, Esq, followed by music from
the choir accompanied BY the melodeon
with that memorable, and patriotic song,
"The Ensign of Glory" The announce
mpnt having been made that the tables,
which had been arranged for the accom-
mediation of six hundred or more, we're
now in readiness, Il procession was formed
/ by Marshals and after an agreeable march
through the grove led by double band
of martial music from New Haven and
Bristol, the procession was brought ar
ound the tables with precision and skill
that would have done credit to Sherman
himself, as no one was lost in the cam
paign and none found missing when a
! halt was ordered. The Rev. Mr.. HUI
bert being called upon, blessing was
pronounced, after which an attack upon
the tables became general, and good exc
cution was done in clearing them of the
substantials and delicacies of the season,
which had been amply provided, and ma
ny compliment paid to the Ladies Com
mitttee and their associates during the re-
past. An hour having been spent at the
table an order was issued to rendezvous
around the sold Rock and after quiet
was restored, sentiment was offered and
the Rev. Mr.. Hubert called upon to re-
| spond, which he did in his usual happy
manner. A variety of sentiments were
now offered appropriate to the day and
the occasion, and calls were made for and
responded to by Hons Oliver Smith, +.
). Hinman, Col. Ira Clifford, L. ID. War
ncr and Dr. f. F. Wheeler, in manner
which did ample justice 10 both head and
/ heart.
Great praise is due the Ladies Com
mittee for the supply and arrangement of
the tables, and especially for the beaui-
full bouquets OF flowers which gave 50
much attraction and ornament to the en-
tire surroundings.
Mr.. Editor, could in justice to the
very interesting exercises say much more,
but | must not tax your generosity too
much and will only add that the day, the
speaking. the refreshments. the sacred
and instrumental music, all spoke in elm
phatic language that sit was the right
thing in the right place"
Con-
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ID l T. - .

In New Haven. July 1st. HENRY a. HusT.
only son OF Henry C. and Huldah p. Hunt, agel
80 years
In Shoreham, April eth, WATERMAN SUNDEE.
LEsr, aged 81 wears.
At Madison, Wis, Julv3, MARY L. RICE, wife
of E. ". Judd, aged 81 years.
At his residence in Canaudaigua n. Y, on IT,
6th ult., HENRY HOWE, aged Gs years.
native Of Vermont, he graduated at Middle
bury College In 1917. He was tor twenty.one
years Os2S 1870 Principal at CanAndaigua Acad-
envy, and throughout the length aud breadth Of
our land his pupils will pay the tribute Of an affec-
Tomato thought 20 the memory Of their teacher.
Having served God faithfully in his day aud GEM
Grafton. he has been gathered unto his fathers. n
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cs- One would suppose from the arru-

e. One would suppose from the argu-
ments OF those who advocate the .mme-
diate entranchisement of all the freed
blacks, that it is their due, in consideration
of their assistance in suppressing the re-
belion---that to Withhold this boon would
be piece of astonishing ingratitude. -
They seem not to understand that the
blacks have as yet received any consid-
Grafton for the service of the 101, 900
men, who took the field. Is it nothing
that $1,000 600 have been liberated and
put ia a way TO become men and women
in every sense equal 10 the whites? Is
1t nothing that to accomplish this the gov
eminent has expended one thousand dol
lars for each Of them Is it nothing that
Il million white men have been for four
years engaged in deadly strife and half
shat number brought to untimely graves ?
Is it nothing that the land has been filed
with cripples, widows and orphans! We
have no deposition to depreciate the
value of the black element in the Union
army. Doubtless they did valuable SER
vice, but we owe them nothing, and no
prerogatives can be claimed for them on
the ground Of service,
To cur mind the only question is; Do
the peculiar circumstances and exegencies
Of the case require that we should set
aside the long accepted principle, that a
democracy should be based on enlighten-
ed suffrage' The question might be
more readily solved in this case if ii could
he certainly known which side would
gain most b. the introduction of the black
element at the polls We have before
expressed a fear that it might be that
those whom we have for four years been
fighting in the field would gain more by
the new voting material than the true
southern Unionist nor is our apprehen-
sion lessened by seeing the plan strongly
approved by such organs Of disloyalty as
the n. Y, News. When the true Union
ist of the South calls for the political as
sistance of the blacks they should have it,
and they and they only, have the consti-
tutional right to say who shall, in their
respective states, have the franchise. We
trust they will, and we have no doubt they
will, bring them to the polls as early as
education will fit them to do the duties Of
freemen intelligently and safely for the
country, and we hope the time may come
when all men, white and black, will be
on an equality in this regard, and wher
no man will be endowed with the power
so vital to the welfare and safety of thu
state, who has not suitable intellectual
culture Or who may be bought ant
sold at the ballot box.
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THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE The
meeting Of the Trustees of the Agricultu-
al College in this city, on Thursday. was
attended by about two-thirds Of the
Board.
Gov. Smith and Hon. Justin S. Nor
rim. committee appointed by the tr1s4
tees to confer with the other colleges of
the State, during the day met the faculty
and corporation of the University Of Yer
mont, and select few of our citizens,
who discussed the praclicabiliiy Of I'M
ion of fhe University with the proposed
Agricultural College.
President Bourn Of Norwich Universe
ty also addressed the Trustees. lie an
nounced that Norwich University would
be willing TO merge itself in the Agricul-
tural College, if it was located at Nor
wicil, and the President and one professor
OF the Norwich faculty should be included
in the new corps of professors
Large subscriptions were reported for
locating the college at bennington, Rut-
land and Woodstock Elsewhere, but lit
tie interest seemed to have been felt
The beard adjourned to meet at Montpe-
lier, Tuesday, August Sth.-Br6Dgtoa
Times.
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Sentiments at the Picnic celebration,
Middlebury.

The men of'76: Their mission to es,
tablish an independent nation; ours to
defend it as their most sacred monument.
Mr.. Lincoln, the Army and the Nary
The devotion Of all, the sacrifice of many
have preserved to US our country.
The War: Too dreadful its strife but
for tho cause which hallowed it; too
crushing it's distresses but for the chart
ties which mitigated them.
The President Of the United States The
energies which have commended him to
emnence bespeak for him the qualities to
make that eminence illustrious.
The People One in equality, one in
responsibility; if one in patriotism, then
one forever.
Tie Young Men: On hand to-day, and
at it, till younger shall relieve them.
The Young Women: The pride of ev-
cry race, ever be they the brightest charm
Of ours.
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WASHINGTON, July l0.-The Secreta-
ry of State continues his duties 10 almost
perfect health. The novel and extraor-
binary splint has been removed from his
face by order of his surgeons, and proves
to have been marvellous success Very
few traces are to be seen of the original
accident and the subsequent assaults OF
the bafled assassin, with the Exception OF
slight swelling in his right cheek. Mr..
Seward rose this morning, dressed himself
and performed his toilet, even to shaving,
without assistance, for the first time since
bis accident. His friends and the coun-
try will he glad to learn that he has re-
covered the use of his arm, which was
feartully mangled when he was thrown
from his carriage. b, a.'n.' r.r
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IT, The conspiracy trial at Washing
ton, has resulted, as every one supposed
ii would, in the conviction of the accused,
and the findings were approved by the
President. The sentences were made
known to the prisoners on Thursday, and
on Friday, Payne, Atzerott, Harold and
Mrs. Surratt were hung. OIaughlin,
Arnold and Dr. Mudd were sent to prison,
at Albany, fer life and Spangler, for SIX
years, There is no reasonable doubt Of
the guilt of all the convicted parties
There is with many a doubt about the
right and wisdom of trying them by mill
tary court. Bat it is not matter to
trouble ourselves about. The days OF
militaiyscourts are over, justice has beer
done and it is doubtful whether, under
the circumstances, jury could have beer
formed that would have come to the same
conclusion. 1t tries the possibilities O
some that the executions followed the sen
tence so closely, and more still that thu
sentence of Mr.. Surratt was not commut
ted. But there are more worthy object.
Of sympathy than these fiendish wretches
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DTDr Benjamin Il. Palmer, for a
long time at The head of the Medical Col
lege atiWoodstock, died at Louisville, Ky,
on Tuesday. ..-,

INCIDENT OF THE LATE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. s. b. Colby, in his speech az the RutH
land celebration related the following
An old gentleman, resident Of Vermont,
and not far from this place, sent by my
hand an open letter to the President, the
purport of which, was as follows: Il
had three sons, who all enlisted in the
army. Two Of them have fallen in battle.
and the third is now with the Eighth y.
H.. regiment at New Orleans. If our
country does not need him more than
do, | respectfully request that Ire may be
allowed to come home" 1t was at a time
when men were greatly needed--the time
when the Chicago Cohvention were vot-
ing that the war was failure, and meas
ures should be taken to bring about a
peace, at any price. / walked into the
Presidents room he was busy with Mr..
Seward in some matter relating to foreign
affairs, but he received me cordially. as
he always did Iremark ed | had letter
which l should be glad if he would look
at when Convenient. / had little hope
that anything could be done. But TIE
President doubtless considered that the
old man felt to say, like Jacob, ".Joseph
is not, Benjamin is not--and We will take
Simeon also" The next day but one, he
transmitted n note TO the father, saying,
"Your boy is this day honorably dis
charged"
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Gu Psi CoNvENTICN.-The oath an
nual convention of the Chi Psi Fraternity
was held at Trey ON the 9th and 9th inst
The attendance of delegates from all THO
Northern chapters was very full Much
business Of importance was transacted, est
pcc;ally in regard to the Southern All
phas. The literary and public exercises
before the Convention were of the highest
character and consisted of an Grafton by
Rev. j. A. Priest of Gloversville, n. Y,
and poem by Rev l.. A. Austin of Or
well, Vt. Both are to be published in
form. A band of music was in attend
ance, and the supper added 10 the repu-
tation of Mr.. Jones, the proprietor of the
Troy House.
The Chi Psi is one of the oldest and
largest OF the secret societies in our Am
erican Colleges, and numbers among its
members some of the most eminent of our
scholars and diyines and those distinguish
ed in the military service. The enthus-
iasm manifested by the late convention
gives the society new impetus into pro,
gress.
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The Rochester (Vt) Band, of fifteen
pieces, A. W. Ford, Leader, discoursed
the music of the celebration. Their
style was very warmly approved, and in
the cast of good breeding and good feel
ing worthy of the State. Their "Star-
Spangled Banner" is the very thing
What is more
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MARINE DISASTER. ship William
Nelson, of and for New York, from Ant
werp, June 4th, was burned on the banks
of Newfoundland on the lst inst. She
was laden with German emigrants. The
steamer Meteor has arrived at st. Johns,
n. f., with forty passengers who were
rescued from the wreck. All the boats
of the Nelson put off with passengers, but
none of them had been heard from. The
fire originated by placing red hot bolt
in n tar pot between decks. There were
upwards of four hundred passengers on
board the Nelson, and it is supposed that
ioSr hundred Pclsons must have Pctishcd
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Y. Y. PRODUCE MARKET.
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PRICE CCRREAr.
I IMPORTANT TO FEMkLEs.

The celebrated DIR. DOW continues to devots
his entire time the treatment OF all diseases in
cident to tue female system. An experience OF
twenty-three years enables him to guarantee
speedy and permanent relief in the worst cases OF
SrPPHEsstoN and all other MENSTRUAL DERANGE-
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WEDNESDAY. JULY ~, 1866.
RUTLAND 6 BURLINGTON RAILROAD.
Union state Nominations.

For Governor,
PAUL DILLINGHAM;, Of Waterbury.
For Lieut. Governor,
ABR'AM L. GARDNER,o of Bennington
For Treasurer,
JOHN Il. PAGE, of Rutland.
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CT Thomas Hale, Esq, has dissolved
his connection with the New Hampshire
Sentinel. &
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cTThe Messrs. Ticknor G. Fields, of
Boston, have issued the second of the g.
ries Of Companion Poets." In this ;p.
stance it is songs from Tennyson The
former issue-fron Longfellow, was swell
received and this cannot be less accepta-
BILE. Those who desire the che css, S,
eetion OF poetry at small cost cannot do 50
well in any Other way as to pay Sc, cents
taoh TOR tbese monthly issuea
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Rumors about change in the cabinet
are again becoming rife. 1t is understood
that Sec. Seward feels that his health is
not strong enough to allow him to remain
IN his present position, and has notified
the president that he wishes to retire as
soon as he can consistently with the de-
mands Of the public service. Sec. Stan
ton is also quite unwell and ready TO leave.
Preston King of New York is mentioned
as his successor, and John Minor Bolts,
the long suffering Virginia Unionist, is
suggested as a successor to Mr.. Seward.
1t is highly probable at any rate, .that if
any change is made in the cabinet, the
restored states will be allowed a represen-
tative, and tins is both right an proper
President johnson has been seriously i'll
for Il week past, WORN out by his official
cares and the crowd o1 office seekers. -
But he is a little better nov, and is able
to devote few hours each day to the
public bu,incsS.-,iec Seward retnmed
to Washington Immediately after the fun
eral Of his wife, and is again busily en-
gagged ut the state department His son,
Frederick w seward, continues to i'm
prove, and is now able to ride out.
Some excitement was caused Mt Rich
mond last week by a runCr that .Icii.
Davis WAS dead, and his friends dil not
hesitatc to spy that he had been killed by
the rieorS of his improvement. But the
fact Is, Davis is alive and WELL AMI is re-
ported as actually becoming robust. {.
& Clay. who surrendered himself to be
tried for his connection with the assassin
alton conspiracy, is suffering from his
close continent mt and he is now allowed
to take daily walks in the open air under
guard. John Mitchell the rebel Irish ed
ilor is the most duh and morcse of all the
state prisoners confined at Fortress Mon
roe. Mrs jeff Davis is boarding at the
Pulaski House, at Savannah, and is by
no means destitute. She has plenty OF
money and an extensive wardrobe. which
she exhibits TO advantage. G.. w. Gale,
| the Albanian who offered one milliop
dollars for President Lincoln's assassina-
ton, last winter, has been taken from tie
old capitol prison and sent to his owt
state for hial.
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HAMILTON & Ea;EaB.

attorneys md Cogascliors al Lat.
OGice on York Street, Nsni,owoc, Man c
County Wis Collections promptly a'tci ded
10.
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Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions,
Hardware, rockery, Boots aud Shoes Hats
and Caps, Drugs aud Medicines, Glass, Nails
etc, Produce Of all kinds wanted, nl-tG
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SlAs oLt'GIoT.--T partnership hereto
fore EXISTING under the name and firm Of Small
ley Prick L Co. IS this day dissolved bv mu-
tual consent Of all parties Interested All de-
manjs against The late firm, and all unpaid
bills will b. collected and paid at the office Of
the Mantovoc Foundry,
+. J. SEALJTY
Nant.o~o~. April 9Th fs65
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n T2T0ETCE urar Cla,k's NiTa, anti VIC
j ! county. G.agfs .nts ~ ia tore Of b.
NahaueE viii be r5mpHy a;t...sG TO-
va..}
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their object. The following we mud 10
the Plymouth ADVERTISER On Friday
evening, October 9th, as Messrs. John
and Samuel Cassiday, who live near the
line Of Norwich township, in Reed town
ship, Seneca county, were washing them
selves preparatory to guing to supper
three strangers came up and informed
them that they had some business with
them. They were invited TO walk in,
and when through washing the brothers
entered the room. The robbers, for 80
they proved 10 be, then told them they
wanted their money, and would have Il,
Ole OF the brothers att 'mptcd to pass
out into the wood house but was knock d
down and then hound. A sister, who
keep, house iut the brothers, bearing
loud talking, opened the door communi.
eating with the kitchen, where she was
cngagcd in baking. when the robbers al
so bound her. Then taking up light,
and placing d revolver at the hrad of the
unbound brother, they badc him lead the
way to their treasures, ur they wOulG mur.
der all in the house aud burn il to ash s.;
they knew What amount Of treasures
were in the house, and must have them.
Thus impellcd, he led the way up s'oirs,
and to some pannelling in the wall,
which closed with combination lock
This they compelled in to unlock, aud
they took therofrom, Sll,ooo in govern
ment bonds, SI,l00 in gold, and S275 in
silver, and about Sl25 in currency; in all
about $4,000. They then bound the
other brother, aud made of with their
booty. Shorty after, one Of the brothers
managed to release himself and then re.
licvcd the others. SO still was he mat.
ter kcpt, that for some days not even u
ucghbor knew OF what had occurred.
They thought they could identify one OF
the robbers, bot failing in this, the mat
ter was made known. Tie loss was n
heavy one, and we trust they my yet be
able TO trace the robbers, and recover
their property.
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RoDBERy.-A robbery was com
mitted few days ago, in pleasant town.
ship, in this county. at the house of Mr..
A. SLAHFER, who was absent at the time
husking corn, in one Of his fields some
distance from his residence. Mr.. SLAH
VkR's woman had prepared dinner arc
taken it out to the. corn field to the mel
at work, and during their absence, the
house was entered by some rascal. who
broke open the drawers, threw the clio
thing around the room, and succeeded II
finding S7,75. and decamped. There, al
so, were three watches hanging up il
:he room at the same time but il appear;
they escaped the eye of the thief, ant
were not stolen. Our country is full o
robbers, and il is not safe for the farmer,
to leave their dwellings at no lime, with
out having them properly guarded.
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THE Missouri Legislature has ap-
pointed committee to prepare mem.
orial asking for the pardon of all
Union soldiers now in arrest, because
rebel soldiers. whose crimcis in6nitly
greater, are pardoned. There is con-
siderable bitterness, ifnot much rea-
son, displayed in this.
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FATAL AocIDENr.-As we go tc
press, "wednesday ufternoonD we icurr
that son of Mr.. GE,. SooTr, in Hope
we'll township. who was subject to fits
wns burnt to death on Tuesday last. III
was sitting in the wash house in front o
the fire, where the women was washing
and during their absence for few
moments, 1t is supposed that one of bis
.spasms came on him and he fell heaf
foremost into the fire, and was burnt tc
a crisp and perfectly liieless before he
was discovered.
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EYES RIGHT!-We hope, there
fore, that ALL GOOD, HONEST UNION MEN
who feel an interest in the success and
prosperity ofthc TIFvS TRIBUNE, will re.
new their subscriptions, and each man
will bring along with him at least a HALF
DOZEN Ucw subscribers, as soon as con
venient, and help the good cause along
BY speaking kind word in our favor
and asking few questions, you can easi
.ly accomplish the matter.
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ASTOUNDING DEvELoPEMENrs.

ASTOUNDING DEVELOPMENTS -
The mystery has at last come TO lieb,
and the fac,s fully and satisfactorily
explained to the people SoUDER &
CARPENTER have just received the docu'
ments TO prove the great mystery why
they IRE able to sell better Dry Goods
cheaper than any other house in Northern
Ohio. Reader, if yol don't believe it
call and satisfy yourself See advertise
ment in this weeks paper.
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RAIL ROAD MEETING The citi.
;zens of Republic and Scipio township,
will hold meeting on saturday evening
the 25Ih instant, for the purpose of dcvi'
sing means for the early completion of
'the Cleveland Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad. Keep the bal rolling, apd the
people oi Seneca county will soon have
,an out let East and West.
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GoLp PENs.-We advise all per-
sons in need of a GaoD GOLD Pen to call
at the Drug and Book Store ol HERsuIsrE
g. MYERS, and examine the fine stock
they have just received. TIE pens were
made expressly for them. Clearing their
stamp by one Of the most celebrated oI
Eastern manufactures, and are wARRAN'
TED FOR ONE YEAR. Go and see their
fine stock IF Photographic Albums.
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PIANOS ! PIANOS l. We invite
attention to Messrs. GALLUP e. HUss'
piano advertisement in another column.
They are from Boston, the cclehrrt ID
manufactures Of America. Call and sec
them.