The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-03-21

New HAVEN Mills dear Register:
The deep interest which you have ever
manifested in educational interests, and
the readiness with which you have given
publicity to whatever pertains to the
advancement Of our common schools, en-
courages me in the belief that you will
publish the following short article, relat.
ing to our school at New Haven East
Mills.
The School has been taught the present
winter by Charles Il. Hale, of Middle
bury College member of the Junior
Glass. Having been placed in circum-
stance, where | could watch the progress
Of events, | have taken unusual pains, to
make inquiries, both Of teacher, and scholar,
and of all who have felt an interest in the
good of the district, and all concur in one
opinion, that Mr.. Hale deserves our
warmest thanks for his untiring efforts in
behalf Of the school.
He has gained the confidence, and good
will of his scholars, and by his urbanty,
and uniform kindness to all, won for him.
self golden opinions from the entire COM
munity. An episode at the closing up of
the school, claims passing notice. The
last evening an exhibition was given by
the scholars, to close up the programme,
under Mr. Hale's superintendent, in
Lampson Hall.
The reason for this particular notice
was its entire success, together with the
raw material with which that success was
attained, The school with few exceptions
was made up of young scholars, who
never before had spoken in public.
A short time on y was devoted to pre-.
paration, which speaks well for the
teacher as a disciplinarian.
The Hall was filled, by those who duly
appreciated the teacher and his valuable
services.
Our desire for his future is that his
labors, as soldier, scholar, and teacher
may he as successful, and useful and as
truly appreciated as they have been in the
past.
One word more in relation to our local
matters. We are obliged from our re-
moteness from the emporium of literature,
to improvise opportunities FOR our
Improvement. We'have felt n deem in.
terest in every movement, relating to the
temperance cause. Our efforts have been in
harmony with the suggestions of County
and State Societies.
The old society, which has lived, for
thirty years, has convened weekly, the
attendance good, and the discussions
listened to with unusual interest. Rev.
Mr.. Bailey of Middlebury repeated his
Poem rebellion of Rum before the
society March I'd. The impression
made upon the audience of earnest listen
ers will long be felt.
A very general expression was, that
his culver contained one for each. May
his labors long be blessed in the cause
against intemperance.
Our lodge of Good Templars have assidu-
o1sly labored to scatter the principles Of
the Order. limitations are almost weekly.
There is an earnestness in the hearts of
the few that keeps the good ship floating.
The commanders understand their bus
mess. Lyceums have been held every
week, and numerously attended. One
pleasant feature has been the readiness
with which all have participated.
There has been conference meeting
every Sabbath evening, which has been
well attended, and an unusual degree OF
, seriousness has been manifest. | need
not say that business has been rather dull
here, as well as in other localities. The
lumber company, however have succeed
ed in filling up their yard, which requir.
ed no small degree of energy, Should
the local items in these parts meet your
approval, you may expect repetition
W.
: A new bill now before the North Car.
DINA Legislature, and likely to pass, pro.
vides for an election of members of a
constitutional convention in August next
The preamble declares that the present
Constitution, in many respects, and es'
pecially as relates to taxation, is burden.
, some to the people and ill-adaptcd to theii
wants and condition.
There were some very sad things con-
nected with the dissolution of the Forty,
first Congress. A lady correspondent
dimly hints at one thus civilian B.
Allison is no more in the seat he lately
=. occupied. Never again will the large
brown eyes be seen wandering uneasily
from floor to ceiling, seeking some soft
receptive spot wherein to languish auG
: die"
: 1t is said that Mr.. Dawes has informed
Speaker Blaine that he does not desire t
l. be considerd candidate for Chairman
2 of the Ways and Means Committee; tina
it would not be agreeable for him to oc
cupy that position, and he would prefer
the craftsmanship Of the Appropriation
e Committee, which he has heretofore
: held, if he is to be chairman of any com
mittee at all. This narrows it down t
q two candidates for the craftsmanship o
!. the Ways aud Means Committee-Judg,
a Kelly and Gen. Garfield.
Speaking of the session of the Soutl
4 Carolina Legislature, just closed, tn
= Charleston Ne,os says that for the frs