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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

In the Tribune of June 2Gth we have
the grand classification Of Southern So
,icty on which Mr.. Greeley bases a plea
to the planters for negro suffrage There
should be no mistake in such thing
This is it:
''Spccty in that region naturally re-
solves itself into four classes |. The
considerable landowners and planter 2.
The merchants, erIizans, lawyers, pnysi-
clans, educators, &C., &c, or industrious
whites; 3. The poor whites 4. The
Blacks, which are mainly slaves. OF
these the planters have practically been
the governing class, largely controlling
the political action Of the two next, while
the slave has had no political status or in
fucnce whatever"
The statement is monstrous in the
terms Of it, and will not of course deceive
the planters, though Mr.. Robert Dale
Owen seems also, IN his late article, to
adopt the notion that all the whites. south,
are either lords, or sand-hilers. 1t
were pity to practice reconstruction on
Il foundation so baselcss as this.
Mr.. Edmunl Kirke, the lecturer Gill
more, states the matter more scnsibly, and
expects the reconstruction of political So
ciety South, not from capital or the ma
terial il may control, but from the most
numerous, efficient and reliable class of
the people of that country, which the
Tribune statement wholly overlooks.
The three classes of Planters, Profess
sional men and Poor Whites, Mr. Gil
more estimated 10 constitute two millions
all together, Of the eight millions of
southern whites. Another class, he said,
was made up of the farmers Or small land
holders of the country, country of great
extent and variety, owning few or no
slaves, working their own farms, answer
ing to the yeomanry of the North in po-
sltion ana numbers, and IN practical pow
er, not in intellectual independence. NJ
class of men, he said, excelled them ii
physical or moral elements They are
the self-supporting class there, and wher
the Planters also are compelled to be self
supporting, they will be, in intelligence a
well as essential strength, the governin,
class. They have borne the burdens O
tne war, they constitute the membership
of southern churches, they grow the me-
who rise from the ranks, and who, alb
sorbed into a more luxurious body, forge
too often the many for the few The
are, says Mr.. Gilmore, six millions of tn
eight millions, and, considering both tn
census and the war, we are inclined t
believe him.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

GEN. HOOKER VNDIoATED.-The
Congressional Committe on the Conduct
of the War, after careful and extened ex-
animation, vindicate Gen. Hooker from
tho charge of being under the influence
of liquor at the battle Of Charlottesville,
and call Henry Ward Beecher sharply to
account for lending the story the influence
Of his name.
The loquacious Beecher seems unable
to justify himself for his too ready circu-
lation of army gossip while in England,
and refuses TO give his authority for his
damaging statement respecting the inebri-
CITY of ':Fighting joe"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

ca The National Council of Congre-
galional Churches, met in Boston, on the
inst. and continued in session through last
week. This is, IN some respect, the most
important convocation ever held in this
country. About 600 members represent
cd 8, 900 churches, of 275, 900 commune
cants. We have no full report of the
doings of the Council yet, but its session
orc said to be in the highest degree inter-
esting The result will probably be a
more, clear exposition of creed and church
poliry and projects for the spread of the
gospel, especially IN this country
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28
COUNTY CONTENTION.

The doings cf the Convention are Of
Gcally reporte elsewhere. The attend
ance was considerably larger jthan usual,
and much larger than under the crcum-
stances we had reason to expect.
The convention passed off smoothly and
the work we doubt not will be satisfac-
tory to the county. In committee there
was little contest, except for the office Ct
Senator The three candidates, Smith,
Porter and Harrington, got q pretty even
start, the former on the inside track but
the second led in the second heat and
distanced his competitors in the third.
There was an effort, but not formid-
able, to change the Office Of States At
,orney. The present incumbent seems
TO be generally acceptable and there is
an indisposiiion to move an Office of so
much Importance when no improvement
is promised by the change.
The candidates are all men well known
to the people of the county and no COM
mcntS, from lis would be of any value
The ticket is good one anl will proba-
bly, be elected with little opposition.
The resolutions were fully discussed,
and the stirring speeches of the gentlemen
who were called upon retained the full
audience long after the business of the
convention was concluded.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

LARGE OXEN-A few days since we
listened TO n somcwh hat exiravagant rep
rcscntation of a pair of oxen, owned by
| Mr.. Thomas burlington of Starksboro,
and at the same time received an invita-.
ton to ride up there and see for oursclf.
We like TO see fine animals, of all kinds,
and the prospect of this qualification, to-
gethcr with pleasant ride with Fred,
ana the probability of good fishing pre-
vailed. Dinner time found us, after a
delightful drive at friend Purringtons
farm.
The description we had heard prepared
us to see a very fine pair of animals, but
not for such an exhibition as was made
TO us. We found pair of oxen, of clc-
phantinc size and of perfect bovine proper
tons; in color nearly black and so nearly
alike in color, form and measurement. from
their ebony-tipped horns TO the switches of
their short, tapcred tails that not even the
application of the measuring tape to any
part could detect difference. These cat
tie are seven years old, AMI have always
been kept and used forworking oxen, until
last winter. Late in the fall, Mr.. p.
commenced feeding them, moderately.
and their increase in weight for year
has been about seventeen hun lred pounds
At the present time, though in no better
flesh than working oxen are often kept,
they weigh iity-fve hundred pounds and
are rapidly taking on flesh. Their meas
urcment as we took it was as follows:
Length, 0 feet 5 inches-highth, Gl
inches Girth, s feet 81 inches--depth,
4 feet s inches, forearm, 26t inches.
We well understand that oxen have at.
tanned greater weight than these, but
what makes this case noticeable are the Sc
facts,-that they have attained this great
size while they have considerable time,
yet to grow, and before attaining the con-
ditioa Of fat cate in the proper accepta-
ton of the term and in addition we
have the facts that they are of exceeding
lY symmetrical proportions and in all
points almost exactly alike. 1t was truly
feast to the eye to behold them and one
at which we were not easily stated. We
thought VIC could understand, then, how
the ancient Egyptians could worship the
OK. We did not leave our friend with.
out compelling promise to have the OK
en- on exhibition at our County Fair in
September
A requisitlon on the brook hard by
brought us fine mess of trout and the sport
taking them gave us an unusual relish fol
the rich repast Mrs. p. had prepared fol
us. When we 60 on like mission {
year hence we hope again to find goo.
trouting and plenty of Strawberries anc
a larger pair of oxen than ever stood il
Vermont.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

Rev. Henry n. Hudson, the Shakespeare
commentator, has a pamphlet in press
relating his treatment by Gen Butler while
a chaplain in his army, The New York
correspondent of the Boston Post says {.
'this narrative of cruelty and brutality
will afford the public an opportunity of
studying Gen. Buffers character and tenn
per from a new standpoint" Perhaps
so, but Buffers hide is tough; he can
stand anything.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28
f. Tic Southern decorations [.

EN The Southern delegations to
Washington to propose terms, are numer-
Gus and they oil seem TO think that they
cannot endure such shock ms they must
receive from the fal, Of the Confederacy
and the total and immediate abolition of
slavery. They want a little time to get
used to it, before the new state of things
is thrust upon them, And failing TO get
any encouragement in this they "insert"
that they he allowed 10 regulate, by lcgis-
laiive enactment, the terms of service of
the blacks SO that they shall be at least
bound year TO enc man, on penalty of
losing their wages. 1t is cruel not TO do
something to break the full, but down
they must 90, plump to the bottom, at
once. 1t will be very hard TO be obliged
TO bargain for the scrviccssf their late
chattcls, and be subject to be left at any
without "help" if the help is not civiily
treated. But so it must be, in state Of
freedom, and they may as well come to it
at once as 10 beg and whine and try to
retain something of the old plantation au-
thority Probably there is fond hope
that somehow or other the old state of
things, or something like it will he restor-
cd, and that tie relation of master and
servant will not be destroyed. But this
cannot be and the sooner they make up
their minds to accept the new dispersal
ton the better for them.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28
II. MEAD, Secretary.

Edmund Rufiin, of Virginia, who fired
the first gun on Port Sumter, is dead. He
committed suicide near Richmond on Sa-
turday last, by blowing his head off with
a gun. A memorandum was found among
his papers, says the Richmond Republic,
stating that he could not live under the
United States Government; that he pre-
ferred death to doing SO.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

SuEEPIsu.-The n. ii. Dollar Weekly
is prosecuting brisk campaign against
Vermont sheep. 1t says mo farmer
should have more than one sheep Of that
sort Just enough to grease his boots and
harnesses, using the wool instead of sponge
and grease-pot." But is New Hampshire
soil rich enough to support even one sheep
of that sort to farm! We doubt it,
Wdlton'S Journal
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

Gen Hood and staff arrived at New
Orleans on the 9Th. All loyal citizens
have received the presidents proclamation
with joy. The kindest feelings existed
between Gems. Banks, Candy and Sheri-
dan, upon the transfer of commands of
the former to the latter.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

The elegant turnout that the New
Workers wanted to give to President
johnson was sold at auction at New
York, Friday. The horses, which cost
$500, sold for $1,000; the carriage,
which S2lO0, sold for Sl400i and the
harnesses which cost 1914, sold for S435.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

The law providing for the organic
ing of paid fire department in the city
of New York having been decided by the
court of appeals to be constitutional, it is
supposed that such department will bo
Organized forthwith.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

The Albany Evening Journal says, and
the country will be sad, though not sur
prised to hear, that Gen Grant is far
from well. The herculean labors of the
past eighteen months have made serious
lnroads upon his iron constitution. lie
Is troubled with night sweats, and COM
plains of prostration. He goes to Sara
toga ia few days to recruit.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

CoUGHs The administration of mod
icinal preparations in the form of loz-
enge, is of all modes the most eligible and
convenient, more especially as regards Il
Cough Remedy. "Brown's bronchial
Troches" or Cough Lozenges allay irri-
tation, which induces coughing, giving
instant relief in bronchitis, Ioarseness,
Influenza and Consumptive and Asthmat-
ic complaints.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

THE LAUNcH.-Being out of town oh
Thursday we did not witness the Launch
of the Valley Queen" The interesting
occurrence is well described by a corres-
pondent of the Daily HeraM and we ca In
do no better than 10 copy his letter -
E'itor RrldRd HeraM An entcrpriss
long projected but never before undertake
en-, has at length been realized in the sue
cessful launch of the "Valley Queen 3"
which took place in this village yesterday
afternoon. A large concourse of people as
sembled upon the banks of the creek
about A O'Clock to witness the spectacle.
1t being the first event of the kind that
ever took place in Nliddlcbury. no small
amount of interest was manifested bv the
citizens The weather was never more
delightful, and the water of the creek as
smooth and placid as a lake. The merry
voices of young and old upon the banks
added to the spirit Of the occasion, and
altogether contributed to make it one of
the plcasantcst that we have ever known.
The time having arrived at which she
was to be launched, the signal was given
and she slid smoothly and gracefully into
the element like thing of life" The
American flag rolling ii. triumphant folds
at her PROV, impaired an air of grandeur
and beauty as she kissed the modest Wa
tiers OF the creek, AMI in return. as ii by
way of impulsive resentment for so rash
an act, received n shower Of spray upon
her deck. Mr.. Ticknor of the Addison
House, superintendent of the Navigation
Co., then called for three cheers for the
successful launch of the "Valley Queen"
which were given with right GOOD will
from either bank. Gov Slade of this
village being on board, was called upon
for speech. He responded by referring
to the early method Of navigation in Rev
dictionary time, comparing the rude
canoe of the Red man with the more ell
egant and convenient conveyances of mod
ern times. His remarks were very apro-
pos and interesting, as might be expected.
The success Of the enterprise is due for
the most part to Mr.. 1iclnor, who spares
no pans to do everything possible for the
pleasure and comfort of his guests. To
say that the Otter Creek is a beautiful
stream is only to affirm what is already
known by all who have eyer been in the
vicinity through which it flows. We
know of nothing that offers more induce
ments for pleasure than trip upon the
Valley Queen from here to Sutherland
Falls and back. We can only congratu-
late the Steamboat Company on the pros
pectlye success Of the whole enterprise.
and as for the Queen herself we wish
her long life and undisputed sway in the
valley in which she is destined to reign.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

and place, ere long for meeting, at
least a preliminary onel Will some one,
or more, Of the name speak l am
dear sir, yours respectfully,
VnToR.
Middlebury, VT, June Goth, 1865.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

$500 Premium TO AMERICAN WRIT
ERs.--The publisher ofthe Home Weekly,
Philadelphia, announces that he will give
$1,000 for the best story, $500 for the
second best, Sl0O for the third, and two
premiums each of $50 for those next best.
The merits Of the stories to be decided by
eminent and wel-known literary men,
whose names will be published with their
decisions. All manuscripts must be sent
in by the LIST of October, 1868. Edgar
Poe wrote his famous story of 1.-The
Gold Bug" as n prize story flor this pa
per, and the writers Of the United States
have now an opportunity of giving the
public chance of seeing what talent we
have among us, and we thope those who
are still unknown to fame, but feel that
they have in them ''thoughts that breathe
and words that burn" should at once set
to work and send TO the Home Weekly,
Philadelphia, the results of their genius.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-06-28

EVE ISLE OR TIE LAST VOYAGE or
THE CALYPSO. is the title of a new
romance, just commenced in The Satur-
day Evening Pot of Philadelphia. 1t is
is very exciting, and full of interest
Eve Isle herself is a singular creature, ov-
erhowing with spirit and romance, and
with touch of the mysterious about her.
We think any one who begins "ltve
Isle" will find it difficult to refrain from
perusing to the end the varied fortunes
of this singular girl and of tire varied
characters with whom fate has connected
her. The Post can be procured of the
periodical agent, or by addressing the
publishers, 3l9 Walnut street, Philadel-
phia. Price five cents single number,
$3.50 year, Or Sl.25 for six months.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-05
Thomas L.. Mctcalfc Of Georgia.

To the Editor If The ~ Y Tribune
SIR: The WEEKLY TRIBUNE for July ~ con-
tains letter from Atlanta Ga. in which the writer
abiding to Thomas L. Metcafe Of Augusta, says;
HE was caught running of slllOOO in gold, and II
was confscatel in the Federal Court at Louisville"
viii You, as an act Of simple justice to Mr. Metcae'
who is widely known in commercial circles. both North
and South as n gentleman Of sp0tless integrity allow
me to state the facts OF the TO which your Atlanta
correspondent aludesf
In the year 1861 or 1862 two men went from Ken
lucky to Georgia and swndled Mr. Metcalfe to the
amount Of more than 100000. When the fraud was
discovered Mr. NJ. employed agent who pursued the
swinders through the Confederate into the Federal
lines overlook one Of them Ill Kentucky, recovered
most OF the money started back with it, but was ar
rested and the money taken in charge by oncerS
OF the Government.
Mr.. Metcalfe was not running OFF, the gold, bnt
doing what most men under like circumstances wouid
have done-usiDg his best exertons to have shat wnch
belonged to him run" home
The agent in the zeal Of pursuit and his anxiety 70
return seems to have had very little regard for military
lines but Mr. Metealfe did nothing in the matter mat
casts a shadow npon the reputation be has Always
borne among those who know him BEST
ARgust2 2, 1865.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-05
The Lager Beer Questien-Meeting OF the
RcsaiIers-A Plan Of Action Decided
Upon.


An adjourned meeting of the Lager Beer Inn
keepers was held yesterday afternoon at the Germsnia
Assembly Rooms, Nos POI and 293 Bowery. Mr..
Christian Schmett Of Avenue presided
The members in attendance though not very numer.
Gus determined upon coming to some definite
action, and expressed their opinion that unless the
brewers received some check they would IN lttle
time demand more money for inferior stuff. Several
gentlemen believed II 10 be tho duty OF the public to
take this matter in hand, which the only way TO
protect them.
Mr.. Marhowsky from the committee appointed last
week submitted his report and plan OF operation,
which was 10 at once organize permanent association
for the purpose Of obtaining az all times good whole.
some and cheap beer and Of resisting all encroach
menis by brewers.
The plan further advocates that steps be taken TO
In tho State Legislature the passage OF law com.
polling the brewers 20 furnish stamped packages. AS
TO the right measure; and also TO see that law
be passed regulating that only wholesome beer be
brewed
Another plan, drawn by Mr. +. Busch proposes the
creation of joint stock company. with capital Of
$1,000 in twenty shares, for the purpose OF erecting
and running brewery to supply the wants OF the
shareholders none Of whom should own more than
share.
The two plans were received when. on motion Of NJ
Finzel II resolved 10 form Joint stock brewery.
10 which iber of members at promised their
support Mcssrs. Schmitt, Finzel, Busch and Becker
were appointed committee 10 receive subscriptions
and report at the next meeting on Tuesday afternoon
A meeting Of the Executive Committee WAS subso-
quentiy held at Mr. Schmltts house In Aenst.. when
IL was resolved 10 organize ut General Commit
tee to be constituted ef three men from each Ward
who are 10 be elected prior TO the 10Th inst. Messrs
Schmtt OF the Eleventh Ward StenRel Of the Fifteenth
Ward Trenleben Of the Twentieth Ward. Obermann
of the Tenth Ward MarhOwsky Of the Eighteenth
Ward. and A. Schmidt Of the Seventeenth Ward were
annointel 10 carry out this idea
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-05

that the war 10 over our shipbuders viii in time re-
ceive orders for vessels from abroad The Spanish au
thorities intend TO have three four frstclass wal
vessels built at New-York
THE HARTFORD ON CANVAS.
The first oil-color painting OF the U. g. nag.
ship Hartford exhibition yesei day on board OF
the ship, by the artist j. Hansen, OF No. rs SCUM
st., N. T. The painting is 30x44 and represents tne
ship in her present style Of Dress under whole topsas
the top-galsnt sails being clewed up and STANDING
inshore to meet the piloboat No. 4. The painting
very spirited and fe-like 1t is now the properly o.
Paymaser Washington Irving and is, we believe, 'he
first attempt put upon canvas this illustrous snip
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-05
Evening Exchange-AUGUsr 4.
Albany Cattle Market.

ALBANY. August 1.-THE cattle market has
been odrsey active this week advance poor quail
ties ftdic. pm live weight aud tdtc 10 on the oe.t.
Rereip.s TO; about 0Oc leaving number to 90
through In hands The proportion Of poor stock !. 9na
sac for light ordinary 7dsc. for fair to hrst quality and
81 90. for prime extra . ,-zo,
Hoss-recept. $685. shipped to New-fork 1905 moderate
sales AZ lllQllac.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-05
Hotel Personal.

The Hon. Arson Burlingamc, Mass; T. Adj.
amson IT,, United States Consul TO Pernsmbuco; DIR.
j. j. Gibson and PaymasterGen. X. Martin. United
States Navy. and Richard q. Dale Philadelphia are
at the Aston House.
Hon. J. V. L. Pruyn. Albany, are at the Breyoort
House. 49,
Judge Williams and family Of Delaware. Ohio. and
Col Maynard. United States Army. are at the fiith
Avenue Hotel
Dr. George c. Francis. United States Navy is at the
Everett House.
G. X. May, New-Orlsans, 10 at the Clarendon Hotel
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-05

CAR ACCIDENTS Lewis Silverstein, aged 4
years was run over last night by car No 20 Of the
Crosstown Railroad, and had his arm crushed 1t was
amputsted shortly aterward at Bellevue Hospital. The
driver Of the car was arrested Mr.. q. King driver
for the Adams Express Company had his foot crushed
by locomotive In Jersey City, his horse becoming
frightened and dashng the wagon against the locomO'
GestueQh
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-05
Totals. ....... 1882 COS o.467

For the preceding quarter ending April 80 the ar
rests were as follows: Males. 1856; females 4,0o7
total 2J92. Increase during the last quarter 1878
The report from which the above figures taken is
compiled BY Police Clerks David Groesbeck and Vincent
Clark, and IL annually submitted TO the Legislature
The penmaDship by Mr. Clark Is one OF the finest
specimens o: chirography we have ever SEEN
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-05
Latest ship News.

Ship Harry Of the West Durham, Trapan Ga days with
salt with sslt Calvin
Schr ]. X. Mitchell, Chase. Albany iof
Schr Fila Crocker Port Royal FOR Roekland
WIND-At Sunset 5, light.
MEMORANDA
The brig Flying Eagle which ashore 70 the esstw aid
towed 10 his city yesterday by the stesIntug Relief
Below.
Bark Confidence, from Manmoroa
Brix AlfaIats. from CUBA.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-05
Crime in the Metropoiis-Arresfs by the
Police for Three Nentbs-Incrense Of
about Eight thousand Cases over she
Previous Quhrter.

The following are the number of arrests made
by the Police of this city FOR the quarter ending July
81 and include the entire scale OF crime, from dis
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-05

The 1st Connecticut Cavalry Regiment ar
rived In this city ut 10 O'Clock last night with their
horses and equipments. They will probably lesTs Tor
hous this Afternoon.