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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-09-28

of the flames. Those who were working
to release the engineer ceased not their
labors when the fire began, for they re-
cognized the fact that if ho were not re-
leased very soon he would be burned to
death before their eyes, and they worked
with renewed zeal. They worked with
spades, axes, levers, and some in thcr
frenzy, tore up the dirt from around him
with their fingers but, alas, all in vain
The fire steadily approached, the heat in
creasing every moment, until at last the
workmen were compelled to leave the un-
fortunate man to his fate. He saw that
he was doomed, and told those who had
been working to release him that it was
useless to do anything further. AT this
Mr.. Symmes, who had stepped aside for
a moment, came up. Hargrove rccogniz-
ed him, and exclaimed, "Oh, Tom, come
here" Mr.. Symmes went as close
to him as tho fire would permit, as
the flames were nearly touching their
victim, and asked him if he could do any
thing for him. To which he replied,
"Oh, no, it is too late; but tell my fam
lily how l died, and that nothing could be
done for me )" and, as the flames were
burning his hair, he gave Mr.. Symmes a
message for his wife. Those assembled
then turned away; the sight of a ma
burning to death before their eyes was
more than they could bear. They had
done all that human strength and iDgen-
uity could devise to release him, Who was
now with folded arms and payer upon
his lips calmly awaited death
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Tho re 7ess1o senatorshlp,

A Northern L, utleman, who has lust
returned from an cNicnled trip through
Tennessee. states Il ut the prospects for
the election OF Anirew johnson to the
United States Senate, are waning every
day. Daring his stay at Knoxville,
Nashville and othcrlIge cities and towns
in that State, h. had an opportunity Of
conversing wi,ha lu nber of the members
elect Of the next lac yisIature, friends Of
the ex-prcsident, who are exceedingly
anxious that he shond be placed in
prominent leading position. While at
first they strongly advocated his election
to the Senate, calm consideration Of the
political situation Of Tennessee convnces
them that the State cannot afford, at this
time, to jeopardze its standing with the
Administration. The election Of Mr.
johnson would, they think, virtually in-
vite opposition from Congress, and hinder
their prosperity both politically and fnan-
cially, a condition Of things they are
bound to avert, even at the sacrifice Of
the man Of their choice. Mr.. johnson
has been apprized Of these views by some
Of his steruest friends, and, while at first
ne was sanguinc Of success, he now admits
there j, bat little hope left. lie rocogui-
O., the force of the argument Of his
friends, and says he could not expect
anything but the sternest opposition from
his political opponents in Congress.
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TIE CUBAN ExcITENENT.-It is diff
cult to get at the real basis of fact UNI
DERIVING all the excitement about Minis
ter Sicklcs' action which is apparent at
Madrid, at Paris and London. and at
WashinC,cr N-rv 20 be r-,,ro~- are
rooaadictory, and some are absurd. 1t
app ears to be agreed, however, that Mr..
Sickles did offer to Spain the friendly
intervention of our government in the
Cuban difficulty, and that he did append
to this ofat o hint that public opinion
here might compel the United States
government to recognize the belligerency
OF the Cuban insurgents, unless some
ciange should take place in their affairs.
The intervention he was probably warrant
ed in rendering the hint Of recognition
was his own, and it must be said that it
was injudiciously made. An old diplo-
matist, or one better acquainted with the
Spanish people, would have been more
careful. For our own part, too, we have
no hesitation in saying that these interna-
tional offers of friendly Intervention in
the case of matters submitted to the ar
bitrament of arms, are, nine times out of
ten, productive of no good. When our
people were engaged in their late contest,
they were certainly in no mood to accept
any such suggestions from abroad, because
we thought we understood our own bust
ness best The better way in such cases
is to wait and let experience do all the
teaching that is needed. There is no ev-
idence, however, in the present instance,
that Spain feels aggrieyed by the actual
instructions of our Government, while the
stirring up given to the whole subject
may eventually prove useful. 1t is sta
ted that the President has caused Mr..
Sickles to be informed that our govern.
ment accepts the rejection Of its ofhcesas
mediator, and withdrawn fully and
finally all propositions looking to any fu-
ture act on its part toward securing peace
in Cuba. If this be so, thcwhole matter
is ended till the sword in Cuba presents
in another shape.-,Iowwal
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USIyERsALIsT STATIsTIcs-- At the
National Convention Of the Univcrsahsts
at Buffalo, on Tuesday, Rev. Z. II. Cap
en-, of Gloucester, Mass, read report on
education, which stated that Tufts Col
lege, Mass, has assets amounting to
1927 600, of which $780, 900 were added
last year. The Dean Academy, in the
same State, is in prosperous condition.
1t has property worth 100000, per-
manent fund Of $50, 900, with Il prospec-
tive endowment of $4,000 more, MAX
ing an aggregate of 100000. The
Green Mountain Institute in Vermont,
the oldest school Of the denomination, is
in successful operation. The new insti-
tutc at Barre, VT, will be completed in
February, at a cost of 100000, and will
be opened Immediately. The Clinton
Liberal Institute, at Clinton, n. Y, has
100000 assets, and the st. Lawrence
University, at Canton, n. Y, Sl42, 900.
The Lombard University, at Galeshurg,
ILL.,, is exerting immense power in the
West its assets amount to S165, 600.
The Liberal Institute, at Jefferson, Wis,
has Just been erected it cost $4,000.
More than $4,000 has been raised to-
ward the Smithson Academy, to be inn
mediately erected at Logansport, Ind.
The average number of pupils in Uniyer-
salist schools the past year was 1450, of
which 33 are theological students. One
of the most important works accomplished
the past year was the opening of the the
illogical school at Tufts College, with the
Rev. A. j. Sawyer, D. d., as President.
The school is amply endowed.
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there is, besides, an account of "Grouse
Shooting in Washington Territory" The
famous Little Artists set up house-kccp-
ing, and their experience is told by Anne
Silycrnail, while they themselves give us
pictures of their housekeeping exploits
The number, which has eighteen separate
articles, ends with enignas, charades,a and
Il page Of "Mother Goose music. Pub
lished by HUMP q HouonroN, New York.
$3.50 a year.
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A. p. UPPER.
East. NIiddlebury, Sept. 9th 1869.

The WHITEHALL MURDER.-The Cor
oner's investigation into the circumstances
attending the murder of the man Cole,
whose body was found in Lake Champlan
at Whitehall, on Sunday last, with an
eight pornd stone attached to it, was con-
cluded yesterday, and Pecor, against
whom suspicion was from the first direct
cd, was fully held for the crime. There
is no doubt of his guilt, although the ev-
idence is purely circumstantial, but so
direct as to be full as convincing as the
most positive testimony. The murder
was COMPUTED with piece of pole, some
two or three feet in length, and the man
ner Of its commission must have been UNI
usually atrocious and cold bloodcd. The
pike was found in Pecor's cabin upon the
boat on which he lived, and was covered
with hair and blood. It fitted the pune
lures in the skull and face of the deceas-
cd-tAo wounds being Of the most fright.
iul character. The shoes which Fecor
wore when -. Ill were recognized dis
belonging to the murdered man and a
two dollar bill upon 4 Connecticut State
Bank, which Cole had attempted to pass
in the village at two Or three different
places, was found in possession of the pris-
oner. The boat was more or less be-
smeared with blood, showing that the
Struggle and the murder must have 0c-
CURED upon it, The object Of the murder
is unknown. Cole did not have money
enough about his person to tempt even a
wretch like Pecor to commit murder, and
it is supposed that the crime must have
been perpetrated as the result of quar-
rel or drunken orGie Pecor does not
seem 10 have made the least attempt to
conceal his great crime, beyond sinking
the body of his victim in the lake with
stone, and that so light as to be of lit
tie account in keeping the iemains down
after the gases began to generate in the
body. The fact that he wore Coles
shoes, kept the 50 bill upon his person,
and did not make away with the instru-
ment with which the murder was COM
mitted, shows that he must be as ignorant
as he is depraved-HeraH
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Rev. Rowland Hill, used to ride to
and from church in carriage. This
gave offence to one at least, who went so
far as to hand in, among the notices, one
requesting "the prayers of this congra-
cation for the pastor, who, yielding to
pride, is in the habit of riding in his
carriage, not content, like his Divine
Master, to ride upon an ass" 1t was
not until Mr.. Hill had read the paper,
and observed the sensation created, that
he noticed is import and then laying it
down, he said at is true brethren, | ride
in my carriage /; but if the author of this
notice will appear at the door at the con-
clusion of the services, saddle and bride,
I will do my best to ride him home,
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I)I ED.

spnAorE-ln stratton, Sept It'll, Sarah sprnguc,
aged about q years.
I WRTeHT-In New Haven, on tho 2jth inst, Mrs,
sBathshcba Wright, widow of the late Daniel
Wright, of New Haven, aged 81 years months
bnd days
\ " Blessed are the dead who have hope in the
First Resurrection"
HuyrNGroS-In Middebury, September 2lth
John Wesley, youngest child Of l.. W. Huntington,
aged months
I BARBER-In Monkton, Sept. 9th George II
Barber, aged 81 years
GooDRrcu-At Mooers, N. Y, Sept. l5tE1, Hon.
Thomas J. Goodrich, aged 60 years.
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T Some of our subscribers seem to
have forgotten that We must have the
"sinews of war; in order to run our
machine" and to remind them of this inn
portant item we place blue cross after
the names of some of the more delinquent
ones, which being interpreted, means that
the printer is cross because he isn't paid,
or, in other words, come do,Cn
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-09-28

The coliseum" which served so no.
bic purpose, must, by inevitable law, be
removed We are glad to note that
three grand popular concerts will occupy
its closing hours. As a fitting memcnto,
every purchaser Of concert ticket is en-
titled to fine colored photographic view
of the Coliseum building. An additional
inducement is also offered, making every
ticket-holder an owner of an individual
interest in the property. So every New
Highlander who has felt just pride in
the glorious musical achievements Of the
peace Jubilee" may possess an accurate
likeness of the grand old Coliseum, and
become part owner in it.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-09-28

Rennes Pain-Kiling Magic Oil is recommended
to use both externally aud internally and if used
faithfully according to the directions each bot
tie, it cures pain "likea charm and when once
used by any person. it has new friend to praise
its good virtues Tho best praise is to try a bot
tie
- Sold by IL. "a SHELDON, Middlebury. Vt.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-09-28

TIr FRAUIs IN TIE METHODIST Book
CoNcEnY.-The New York Post says the
Irregularities in the Methodist Book
Concern are owing to the fact that the
business has rapidly grown to mammoth
proportions, without any proper system
of checks having been adopted to protect
the interests ofthe Concern. Everything
was done loosely, each person concerned
in the management having placed implicit
confidence in his associates, DR.. Porter
gave the buying of paper to his son, who
is paper broker, for the purpose Of Sc
curing him a position in the business
community; and it is probable, without
any thought, that the interests of the
Methodist Book Concern would thus be
jeopardized. No person officially connec-
ted with the establishment is under any
suspicion Of having Intentionally done
anything wrong.
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Turner's Neuralgia Tile great RI

Turner's Neuralgia Pill THE great REM
cdy for Neuralgia and all Nerrop. diseases. More
than 100000 cured by it in the last two years
Price by mail package Sl.0G,-G packages 50.
n.
The Lorraine Vegetable CathariIc
Pill The best known remedy for all Diseases
Of the Blood, Stomach, Liver, Kidneys; for Head
ache, rheumatism, and in ALL cases where q cath
artic is required. PIicc by mail, box II cts,-5
boxes Sll5,-l2 boxes SAGA.
TURNER CO., 100 FREMONT SrREsr, Dos
TON, MASS.
27m3
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MARRIED..

LAvEYE-SELLEcK.--T Middlebury by Prof.
G. n Webber, the % inst Mr.. Herbert J.
Lavcye and Miss Marietta C. Sellcck, all of Mid
dlebury.
WooDwoRTH-PAGE.-In Weybridgc Sept 18th
by Rev. j. Steele, Mr.. Charles Woodwork Of
Weybridge, and Miss Ruth Page of Cornwall.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-09-28

The October number of the "River-
side" brings its readers back to the city,
In the September number we had the
Lambdin's picture Of "Town and Coun-
try" Now we have Nast's amusing
frontispiece, illustrating "Sweet Music, "
"a band of German musicians, with va
rious capacities Of wind and wind instru-
menti, The editors account Of book
making is carried through the process Of
printing the article is supplemented by
one on "A Paper-mill." Hans Andersen
reappears with story, "What happened
to the Thistle" the Hunting Sketches
from South Africa are continued and
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-09-28

The north wind driveth away
rain so doth an angry counte-
nance a backbiting tongue.
PRoYERB, XXV:23.
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Woman's Rights.

WHILE the men have their Reapers, Mowers,
Horsc-Rakos, Thrcshing Machine, etc., every
woman has just claim to be provided with such
labor saving implements Of household use as the
UNIVERSAL CLOTHES WRrSGER and DorY WASH
ING-MACHNE.
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The CHORAL TRIBUTE,new collection OF
sacred music, by l.. o. Emerson, author
of the Harp Of Judah" " Jubilee" etc.
This book is arranged to suit the wants OF
singing schools, choirs and congregations,
and is well adapted thereto, having a
large variety of new and beautiful tunes,
for which have been selected many of the
sweetest hymns in use. The matter in
the " Choral Tribute" with the excep-
ton of a few old standard Congregational
tunos,) has never appeared before in any
work, and is consequently not only fresh
and attractive, but exceedingly deslra-
Bile.
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Mcssrs. p. II. Drake & Co., proprietors of the
PLANTATION BuTEns, arc said TO DO tho largest
importers Of st. Croix Rum and Caisaya Bark in
America, The Rum imported by this Firm is all
used in tho preparation OF thor Bitters, and is
manufactured uuder tho immediate supervision of
one of their agents upon leased plantations on tho
Island of ST. Thomas. Over nino thousand punch
cons, about one million gallons, is used annually
for their Bittors alone. Tho Calisaya Bark Is all
imported from Brazil, and Is also gathered and
selected by tho natives, under the Supervision Of
an agent sent out for that purpose. Tho cures
produced by these Bittors are wonderful
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letter from Col. Charles H. joyce.

Eddor H3oH:
l noticed in your paper few days
ago, that my name was being used by
some Of my friends, in connection with
the Speakership of the next House Of
Representatives. / merely wish to say
that | thank those gentlemen for their
kind regards and confidence, but that
cannot, under any circumstances, consent
that my name should be so used because
[ am not, aud cannot be, candidate for
that office. The eminent fitness of Gen.
Geo. w. Grandoy for the place, and my
earnest desire that he may be again
elevated to a position in which he has
heretofore done credit to himself and
honor to the State, is a sufficient justica-
ton TO c,for giving him my earnest and
and hearty support,aud hope all my
friends will do the same.
c. Ii. JoYcE.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-09-28

Many valuable horses die from the effects Of
collie. Tho best thing to do in a case Of this kind,
Is to pour bottle Of "Johnson's Anodyno Lini-
ment into long neckcd junk bottle add half a
pint of molasses and water, then pour tho whole
down the horses throat. In ten minutes the horse
will begin TO eat.
20 " Parsons Purgatve Pills" will greatly rolieyo.
II not entirely enrn. dyaparsia. ,ulon evervtbing
else fails. They have been tried in some despeT-
ate cases and have given more relief than any
other medicine.
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NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the Dist ic Court Of the United States for
the District Of Vermont In the matter OF
ZEBULON JOKES,
Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that petit II has been
fled in sal 4 Court by Zebulon Jones Of Rpt.n
in saii dis riet, duly declared Bankrupt under
the act OF Congress OF March 2, 1857, Tor dis
charge and cariieate thereof from AL hi debts and
o her claims provshle under said act and that tie
9Th dsyl,f Ottober. 1879 at 10 O'Clock, A, N, be-
tore Hon. ID. A Sma,ley, Judge Of said Court Al the
L. 5 Court Room in Rutland, is as,gned liur tho
heating Of the same, when and where all eiediiors
who have proved their debts, aud other ersons in
interest. may attend and show cause, il any they
have, why the payer Of said petition should not
lie granted.
Dated at Burlington, on the 18th LAY Of Sep.
icmbcr, 1862
2Gss b. r. sMALLEY, Clerk.
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Ladies, call and see the largest
assortment in town

Fancy Hoods, aubias, Breakfast ShaWls, Wooden
Shawls, double and single, Arab ShawlS &C.. Sc,
would not forget to mention, just received a
new and desirable lot Of Ladies' Back Combs
Dressing Combs, Coar.e and + ne Combs Hair
brushes, ranging in price from 5Octs to 200. /
also nave a large quantity of WOODEN Yarns which
wi to close out, and will sell the sumo cheap
Tor cash. keep constantly On hand real Hair
Switches and Mohair Switches to match all shades
of hair, II lir Brads, PUTS, Platts and Curls and
in Perfwnery and Hair Oils We have everything
BAY Rum Florida Water, Cologne, Pemades,
Halls Hair Remover and Martha Washington &c.
Ladies, don't forget that SHADES l. the place to
get real Hair Switches to match all shades OF hair ;
Hair Braids, PuiIs, Platts and Curls, Soaps Per-
lumerv.
| hope the ladies will not forget thai I keep con-
stantly ON hand FASCY HEAD DRRssEs CARS,
DRESS CARS. =, All the above articles offer
cheap for cash, and thanking the public for past
lavors, solicit a continuance OF the same.
WIN. SLADE.
Mildlebury, September 70 1859. ~
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DARN FOR ALE

DARN FOR SA E.
IL In New Haven, on the main road to Ner-
gennes, tour miles north Of Middlebury village,
containing Two hundre aud iorty-two scres,-
about forty OF timber and Wsvd land.
The buildings are located nearly in the centre Of
the farm; atwU-story house with an L two 30
by 4Ott. barns; horse barn, 'heep sheds, car
rage and wood sheds, &c.
Running water in the P sturesi good wells at
The house and barns; good eistern. One-half
mile from Depot. About one hundred rods from
Post Office School and Meeting house, &c.
said farm is well fenced and in q good state Of
cultivation. oriurther particulars enquire OF l..
ID. Eldredgc, Esq, Of Mitdlebury village or OF
the subscriber On the premises.
26tf ]. II. FORD.
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TIE New Eclectic for October contains
Classical Study Nuts The Passage of
the Red Sea The Grand old name of
Gentlemen Jinny's Three Balls Som
nets "A Story of Ehlenburg; Pro Nor
tuis The Southern Historical Society (;
Three Meetings Boys; The Nameless
Pilgrim Chivalrous Southrons Renew
ed Gustaye Dore; Mosaic ; The Haver-
sack I; Reviews; Miscellany, Published
monthly, TURNBuLL Il MURDOCH, Balti-
more.
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In which department. we are ready to serve the
public, and offer for sale among our stock
FANCY WHITE WINTER WHEAT FLOUR,
CHOICE "
" AMBER
" NJ. SPRING
" GRAHAM
" BUCKWHEAT
" RYE
" CRACKED WHEAT
d" CORN MEAL.
PROVENDER,
STATE & WESTERN CORN,
STATE OATS, RYE & BUCKwHEAT
NIDDLINGS & BRAN.
CANADA PEAS, SEEDS, &C.
We are also grinding and have for sale
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New MUsIc.-We have received from
Oliver Ditson & Co., publishers, of Bos-
ton, q" Florence Schottisch and Inter-
national Boat Race Gallop."
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1869-07-02

''Do you think, Doctor" asked an
anxious mother, "that it would i'm
prove little Johnny's health to take
him to the springs and let him try
the water?" II haven't a doubt of
it, madam "What springs would
you recommend, yDoctor?' "Any
springs, madam, where you find plen-
ty of SOAP
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1869-07-02

The following is aletter from At
sorney General HEesey addressed TO
the Secretary Of State; after quot
ing the marriage act passed last
winter, he says: Il
"The proviso requiring female
pei sons under the age of twenty
one years to first obtain the consent
of their fathers respectively was, as
1 am informed, a. .blunder of the en-
rolling clerk of the House. The
bill as it passed the two houses read
females uuder the age of eighteen
years, &c. AS the law now stands
it is clearly inconsistent with other
provisions, and in some cases ope-
rates as a restraint upon marriage
1t should be disregarded by the
officers whose duty it is to execute
it and treated as if it read eighteen
instead of twenty-one years.
W. Fl. WEST, Atty Gen'l.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1869-07-02

"Man," says the anatOmist,
aehanges entirely every seven years;
therefore, my tailor should not ask
me for the bill I contracted in 1860.
l am not the same person; hence, |
owe him nothing"
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1869-07-02

Jennie June sums up an article
on the women question in these
words: "The modern wife, who
demands everything, but gives moth
ing in return, is alibel upon woman
hood, and has claim upon nothing
but liberation or contempt"