The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-01-18

Ed. REGISTER Opening the ever wei
come Register last evening, one of the
first words that struck my eye was Ches-
ter and having read the article from our
western friend, felt inspired, but the
time intervening has been sufficient to
lessen the force ofthe attack. will lot
down few notes that may ease my
conscience by fulfilling my determination
to write this week few words to our
Middlebury friends. | can tell nothing
that has happened without the precincts
of the town of Chester, except the old
story Of "another wash-out at Barton
VILE" The watery element holds that
region under its sway, and at its conven-
fence tips over bridge, or washes down
a sand bank. The rail road is heavy
loser in almost every storm Of any account.
The thermometers mercury has thus far
ranged above zero, except one or two
nights it has slipped few degrees below
Our storms are mostly rain, though We
have enough snow and ice to make tolera-
BILE sleighing. Tonight there is a gath
ering in, and it begins to indicate sharp,
cold weather. fear it, as doubtless all
poverty stricken school masters who have
to buy their own wood do.
Death has been busy among us. All
seasons are harvest seasons for him.
Among its victims here was the notable
one, Hon. Hugh Henry, one of Vermont's
most gifted and able men. No warning
was given, but in the stiffness Of the deep
watches Of the night he passed away He
is deeply mourned as man of a large
heart, prolific pocket, and an encourager
and promoter of good works. He was
very eccentric and was not faultless, but
over the grave of the dead It's well to
remember in gratefulness their virtues,
legacies, and, being with them, their faults.
Charity becometh every human being.
The only literary food that we have
had was an address from Rev. Franklin
Tuxbury, of Brandon. His subject was
the antiquity of Man" lie opened our
winter course, and pleased all. We rec
ommend him as a most able lecturer to
any lyceum or Y. NJ. G.. Association. On
the evening of the 18th we expect Prof.
Weber to address us. | long to hear his
voice 80 familiar from classroom associa-
ton, uttering truths which none can do
better. How kindly we all remember
him, and love to see and hear him
The Congregational church have set
tied Rev. Mr.. Hale, formerly of Poultncy
Their selection of pastor was most hap.
py one, and God smiled upon them in
giving him. His sermons are learned
ones, dipping deep but never losing sight
of the hearers, carrying them step by ster
to solid foundation. Last Sabbath eve.
ming he stabbed the doctrine OF universe
salvation, leaving oft only the shreds Of
mans device. Union prayer and confer
ence meeting are being held by the Bap-
fists and Congregationalists, and with hap.
by results. But we fear the cold spirit
of sectarianism will be showing itself il
some quarter to check the good work. 1t
is the devils most powerful weapon, ant
he Yields it well. If Christ and Him
cruci6ed was more preached, and less Of
our doctrine, how much easier would be
union, and how much more Chist-like
would be the bearing of His followers!
At last woman suffrage has made Its
appearance in quiet, satisfied Vermont
Farewell peace The cry Of oppressed
woman is to resound through our hills and
valleys till her chains are loosed. Oh
If you have in M. any who are clamorou'
for more rights, ask Mr.. Cobb to resgr
and give them the superintendent o
town pump or some other lucrative office
Where are the women that now are off
GERS in the Association Who is tn,
Coming Girl that will revenge this Sigh
by the friends of her sex, and asserting he
right will dethrone Reed and enthron
herself?
KARI.