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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
I,AI,TLtND.

The Democratic I'rccmen Of lIartland are re-
qucstcd to meet at the Inn of Hiram Gibson on
Saturday, 18th instant, ut O'Clock, p. VI. for the
purpose of selecting suitable candidate for Rep
rcsentavc-and also devise means for the oryan-
2a,ion of the Democratic party in said town,
lIor'land, July II, 1910.
TllOS. ALEXANDER,
J.. VI. STOCkER, ! Torn Committee.
WIN. {. DODGE.
Gen. Ransom will be at the convention.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

Still TREY CoME''-s'TRtuMpu uroN
TRIUmpu--As detachment of the British whir,
were returning through Warner. they Meta man
driving one horse wagon. and imagining they saw
m opponent in every individual they met, cried ont
''gci ow II Tie yori yyp d-----d lace tyco." and
setting upa Tremendous shout for ''iiarrisOn and
hard cider" frightened the mans horse which
backed oil bani, ten feet high brraking the wug-
on, and nearly breaking hi. neck. when huzzainr
for their victory tl'y passed on IN great elcc-The
man turned out to be good wlig from Po..awcn.
who says h. has hid quito enough Of log cabin and
hlrd cider vhig-cry to satisfy him To onr,nera,o
all the similar Victories achieved by the not yaIon,
wings on THEN return home, would BIZ an cndlcss
task; and well may ttey cSclaim, ",ce are t,tiyypJ
with rictory."-.N u. Pdtri0i
hND YET THEY CoME.--We observe in tho
Madison Courier ofWednraday last, spirited lei
ter from G. VI. Kimberly, highly respectable
mcrcllnt of Madison, rcnOunaina Whiggarv, and
giving in his adhesion 10 Democracy We regret
that we have not room for the Whole of this admi
rable letter to-day We cannot, however, resist
quoting part Of the concluding paragraph The
letter is addressed to his old ''WnIG rpiryps. :"
and tells them they will in future sec him in the
ranks of their political opponents, as "onc whom
they have fooled with Hnme' long enough, and whp
now takes leave Of them perfectly satisfied. TIN,
when he sees Anti-NIasons, Abolitionists' Banker,
and Federalists, all taking one course duty 10 hi,
country, himself and his pos.criiy, require him 70
AXE an opposite couTse. Gin. .fIr.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT AND Loss OF LIVES
The steamer Chester, Captain Cable, on the Il
instant from New Orleans for St. Louis, COLLAPSE
two OF her flnes about twenty miles above the for
mer city, killing the mate and three other person,
also scaldng four others so severely that their live
are dispaired of. The Chester was towed back ID
the ci,v by the steamer AjaI.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
FIFTH DISTRICT.

The democrats of the fifth congressional di,,ric,
held convention on the S,h at which Hon. Isooc
Fletcher, was rc-noininated for congress. Ali
safe IN the old fifth. Gen. Fletcher will be elected
by larger majority than ever.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

out of my proper sphere as TO express my feelings
on paper upon any political point, but shall not
be excusable, since it is intended only for the eye
of brother The article at the head of this sheet
so excited my feelings that could not iorbear Civ
ing them utterance TO some iiiend.''
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

In another column will be found the proceedings
of the democratic celebration at IIartand on heih
The celebration was hastily got up, bu, went off
finely. a large number "a, down to an excellent
dinner. The table was graccd by the presence of
the ilariand ladies', who we learn are all demo-
Gratis. Long life TO the noble democracy of Hart
land Let them be true TO themselves.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

our excusiv pauiots; but yet we feel so proud of
the occurrence of sentiment on political matters,
which has always existed between US that we can
not refrain from adding that DR., Palmer is pupil
of the old school of Washington and Adams Fed
eralisn,--true to the hearts core, and not ashamed
to avow his principles"
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

Building has commenced with renewed vigor !
Boston, and large blocks are now going up Th
number of brick buildings now in progress of cree
ton in Boston cannot be less than two hundred
B. s.. Democrat.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

JoHN DAvIs-We shall have few things to
say of Senator Davis before the election Of Cover
nor takes place; and WE BEGIN BY saving, that
he is The same man who care THREE CHEERS, in
the streets Of Worcester, uhen he rsceirci the
news that the British army had sacked The City Of
Washington, and BURNT he Copitol.-- Uorccs-
ter PWly9i.r.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
FOURTH OF JULY.
DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION AT
UhRTLAND.
REGULAR TOASTS.

me NHy are CeicOfuie.-MaN Inc Salhc love ol
Liberty that caused the revolutionary Patriots to
declare themselves free and independent, burn in
our hearts ON this and all future anniversaries.
The Constitvtioa.-As hope is to the soul, so
may our glorious Constitution be the fast anchor
of American Liberty.
The tree of Li5eitg.--Plantcd with toll, and wa
tered with tears and with blood may it grow and
flourish till lis branches oyershadow all nations of
the Earth.
The United Siates.--A multitude of Sisters be-
longing TO the same family J; may they never quar-
rel among themselves, and as they are all married
to Uncle Sam, may they never violate their mar
rage contract
Vermont is pretty girl
But disobeys her many,
Now she says she will rebel
| Against an aged Granny.
The Officers and soldiers Of The last uar, The
second war of independence may they yet, like
those of the first, experience the gratitude of their
Country.
The Patriots Of The Reroluiion.-Tm honored
vetrans, God bless them, They are now shvering
on the verge of Eternity; may their transit be
peaceful and, their destiny happy.
THE right of suGrage'-Let us preserve it pure,
for where it is good, all is good, and at the fall
of our first parents, nature will sigh through all her
|
Frieads and Democrais.---Our bones shall
bleach on Wonder hills our flesh shall serve as food
for ravnous beasts, we yield one jot or title TO
an arsiocralc foe
Patriots Of the Rerolutiop,-NIay they nor we
ever live to see the liberties for which they fought
and bled, usurpcd by monicp aristocracy.
! 1Nefrecmca oiMe limited StaiCs--Alay they new
or be deceived by the empty sound of log cabins
aud hard cider
THOS. JEFFERSO.N,-The father of De-
mocracy, may his principles be infused into the
heart of every son of Liberty until that hydra mon
ster, Federalism, be banshed from our land.
The PrcsiIcat Of the Uaitci Statcs.--1hc in
corruptblc Patriot, who unlike his competitor, is
willing to, and does give his opinion to his fellow
citizens upon all questions relative to national
Politics, lie has discharged the duties of his Of
fec one term TO our satisfaction. We will try him
a Second term,
Tie .1acrican Fair.-- Fdr.in person, fair in
morals, the best kind of Fair, and truly fair in ev-
cry thing conducive to the happiness of man.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY p. ID. Richardson. Our Country-God save
her from political Ianaticisnl.
Gv IL Guest May true Democracy ever prevail
and flourish.
By Guest Democracy and order, the Loco S
motto.
~ G. W. Cos,cn The day we celebrate--may
its annual return be chocred with lively emotions
by every son of liberty,
BY =. ID. Richardson. Oar next President
may he be elected without the assistance Of Log
Cabins and hard cider.
! By Charles :. Weld. The Democratic citizens
of Hart and! rm Patriots of '76, may they form
one successful link in redccning the Mountain hills
| from the hradOm Of Federal ubOii,Onlsm.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

TERMS, Twenty five cents per copy d
twelve numbers, for any amour, less than 50
twenty cents, for any amour, over so alra
parable IN ddroRce and sent 10 one address,.
Persons who may at any time order extra co
les can have them for 100 per hundred, in a,
vance.
ED'Ordcrs should be sen, as soon as possibl,
c. G.. EASTMAN.
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NOu'ICE.

The Democrats Of Woodstock will hold con-
ycntion at G. Parsons Hotel, on Friday the oath
inst. to respond to the nomination of Gen. Ransom.
Gen, r. will be present.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

n O I | { D.,

A meeting of the MOUNTAIN STATE AsSO-
CITATION will be holden at the Hall of the Eagle
Hoic', on Saturday the 18th inst, at 2 o'clock,
=. NJ.
C.. &, EASTMAN, will address the Association
on the Ne"hig Of The lca'crs Of the Hashingto-
nian Bencroleat Society, ami the leades Of The
present " whig" party in Hindsor county.
The people Of the ncighborns towns are invited
to attend. BY
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
BILL SIGNED.

President Van Buren, signed the lndcpende
Treasury Bill on the FOURTH or JULY!
deed worthy of the dav.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

The following is copy ofllic Presidents reply
to an invitation to unite with the democratic CHI
zens of New York in their celebration of the ilh
Instant
Washiagfon, Juae 29h, 1910.
GepHcmen-I have had the honor to receive
your invitation to unite with nv Democratic Rcpub-
can brethren of the city Of New York, in their
contemplated celebration Of the approaching ami
versary Of our Independence There j. no portion
of my fellow citizens with whom it would afford
me more satisfaction TO unite, on an occasion of
such enduring interests, than that represented by
yon, and if my public duties did not absolutely pre-
yentit, would not fail 10 be with YOU.
You do but justice TO the importance Of the prin-
cipcs which are involved in the political agiia-
lions Of the day and no occasion could be more
appropriate for their discussion. than that which
YOU have designated. The result will, am conf
dent, satisfy YOU that Won could not well have Sc
ected an orator more able to do justice TO the pure
aud simple tcnc,s Of the democratic creed. For
the honorable manner in which YOU have associa-
ted me with the success Of these principles, and for
Your other kind expressions, return you my most
grateful Acknowledgements
unavcidably deprived of the pleasure of being
personally with you, ask the favor TO have pre-
scented to the company in my name, and in the man
ner which the form cfyour celebration shall render |
mos, appropriate, the following sentiment:
The WorlSingman-Ile is 10 society what the |
main mast is to the ship.
am, gentlemen very respectfully,
Your friend and obedient servant,
NJ. VAN buren,.
10 Messrs s. Wandell, Charles Hunter, and Nelson
J. Waterbury.
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TO THE PEOPLE VERMONT.

The subscriber, proposes to publish TwELv
NUMBERS ola paper halfthe size ofTliE SPIRl
OF THE AGE: TO commence as soon as possil
and continue till after the November election
be entitled.
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For Governor,
PAUL DILLINGHAM;, JR.,
OF WATERBURY.

For Senators.
CYRUS PARTRIDGE,
Moses Conn, HindSOr County
john WOODBURY.,
CHARLES EDMUNDs.
ANDREW Mcmillan, ca,,h;, ~,
RoBERT HARVEY.
o. w. BUTLER, 1pt;,,u r.,
NATHANIEL EAToN,) '""'"S''" w
JOHN PIERPoINT,)
5. W, JEwETT, addison Co.
ABEL WALLER,
BARZILLA DAvENpoRT,)
RUrUs BuCKLlN, Railand Co.
BARNARD KETCHUM,
CALVIN HLnpCETT,)
Japan STEVENS, Orange Co.
ROYAL liATCH.
LYMAN BURGESS, } lru,,nA ro
ARTEMAs FLAGG.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

W. 'hN Dt bEN.
To Messrs s. Wandell, Charles Hunter, and Nelson
J. Waterbury.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
PUTTING ON THE SCREWS.

The BANKS AND FEDERAL POLITICIANS Com
SPRING TOGETHER TO MAKE MONEY
SCARCE AND oPPREss THE PEOPLE
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-16

to abetter and happier world. Her death
shed sadness over his whole future life,
and spirit Of subducd grief and tender
ness was displayed whenever she was
the subject of his conversation or wri-
tings. Witness as follows.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-16
A Thrilling Story.


thrilling story is going the rounds of
the papers, taken from the Naval and Mi
lltary Magazine, which, stripped of all
establishment, is to the following purport:
On the day of the ever-memorablc battle
of Waterloo, Captain Walter Leslie's
young bride, Helen, with feelings more
easv Ia imaGine than deecriha 4aaL Ia.
seat at window overlooking the field Of
dreadful conflict; but being within reach
of random shot, she, with the other in
mates. retired to barn as place Of safe
ty, and there remained in anxious sus-
pense, during the whole day. Some time
in the night, Captain Bryan was brought
10 the barn, badly wounded. Helen, with
The necessaries which her forebodings had
suggested, tenderly dressed young Bryan's
wounds, and after his revival, venturcd to
enquire after her Walter. Bryan's eva-
sive answer but too fatally portended the
worst. She begged him TO tell her the
circumstances, for she knew her husband
was dead. Bryan then stated that, just
before going into action, Captain Leslie
thrust small bible in his bosom, charging
him that if he fell in action, faithfully to
deliver the sacred relic to his beloved He.
len. But few moments elapsed before he
did fall. After learning from Bryan the
spo, at which Walter fell, she went alone
IN the night, lantern in aer hand, into the
field of tina dead and dying, the plunging
OF wounded horses and other frightful
sights, in search of the remains of her be-
loved. On the point of returning, in des-
pair OF finding the object of her anxious
search among such mass of carnage, her
attention was drawn to an outs,retched
hand, on which was found the well known
ring of her husband, who was partly bu-
rled beneath pile of other bodies. While
alone engaged in the release OF the object
of hear affection, two soldiers, sent by
Capt. Bryan, came to her assistance, and
bore "Ancesior's dear remains" to the
same room with the wounded Captain.
The surgeon, applying the glass to the
lips OF Leslie, declared that he yet lived:
The shock of JOY was TOO great for the DIES
lcate system of Helen; one vacant stare,
and she fell liieless to the floor; several
hours being spent in restoring her to her
sensibility, and the embrace of her fond
Walter. The small bible was presented
to Leslie by Helen on their wedding day;
neither Of them dreaming that the holy
book was to be the salvation of the Cap.
tain's temporal life. The ball had spent
It's force in the folds of the bible, which is
now religiously preserved in the family
as perpetual memorial Of that extraordi-
nary providence.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-16

invaluable heirloom to this city for the
purpose of disposing of it. OF its genu-
ineness we have not the slightest doubt,
is we have, times without number, seen
original letters from Barns, and the wri-
ing on the Bible corresponds exactly
with that on the letters we have seen.
1t is to be deplored that stern necessity
Should decree the separation of such a
tribute of the affection of one of the mob.
lest OF hearts that ever graced humanity.
from the family of the darling OBJECT Of
that affection, and that the token of an
attachment which almost cnnobled the
family of Mary Campbell, must fall into
the hands of stranger; but since such
must be the case, we hope the Natural
History Society will not allow such
valuable relic to become private property.
We have merely to add that we will be
happy to negotiate with any parties who
may feel inclined to purchase the Bible"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-16
Majesty Ofellc LAW.

The following beautiful eulogy, on "the
law" is extracted from an article in the
Southern Literary Messenger:
"The spirit Of the law is all equity and
justice. In government based on true
principles, the law is sole sovereign of
nation. Ii watches over It's subjects in
their business, in their recreation, and in
their sleep. 1t guards their fortunes, their
lives, and their honors. In the broad
MONDAY, and the dark midnight, it minis
ters to their security. 1t watches over
the ship of the merchant, though thou
sand leagues intervene over the seed of
the husbandman, abandoned for the sea.
son to the earth, over the studies of the
student, the labors Of the mechanic, the
opinions of every man. None are high
enough to offend with impunity--nonc so
low that it scorns to protect them. 1t is
throncd With the king, and sits in the
seat of the republican magistrate; but it
also hovers over the couch of the lovely,
and stands sentinel at the prison, scrupu-
lousy preserving to the telon whatever
rights tru has NOT forfeited. The light of
the law Eliminates the palace and the
howell, and surrounds the cradl. and beir.
The strength of the law laughs wicked
ness to scorn, and spurns the intrcnch-
ments of iniquity. The power of the
law crushes the power of man, and strips
wealth Of unrighteous immunity. 1t is
the thread of Dandalus, to guide us through
the labyrinth of cunning. 1t is the spear
of lthuriel, to detect falschood and deceit.
1t is the faith of the martyr, TO shield us
from the fire Of persecution; it is the
good mans reliance the wicked ones
dread the bulwarks of piety, the uphol-
der of morality, the guardian of right, the
distributor of justice. Its power is ire
slstible; its dominion indispu,able. 1t is
above and around us; within us; we
cannot fly from its protection; we cannot
avert It's vengeance.
Such is the law in its essence such it
should be in its enactments SUCH too, it
would be, If none asplred to its admin
stratlon but those with pure hearts, en-
larged views, and cultivated minds"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-16
NUMBER p.

ed her husband to conduct her home,
and that night he prayed long and fer.
vently, which he had not done before for
years.
The next evening as, o miracle he
returned homeward with steady step. he
saw his oldest boy run into the house.
ana heard him exclaim, 30 mother here
comes father, and he is NOT drunk !''-
Tears coufsed down the peniten.'s cheek.
sShg Drink Hen Has he hev ef bs9ef yie as5es
or unfeeling, and, as soon as his emanci.
patton from the thraldrom of debasing
appetite became known, friends, employ
ment and prosperity returned to him.
As for Mrs. Trucsdell, she is the hap
piest of women, and never thinks without
pride of her first and last visit to the
dram shop.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-16
Imdinn sapcrsuitiop.

Near Fort Leayenworth, in Plat coun-
ty, Missouri, is the grave Of distinguish
ed Pot.aw1tamie chief, the editor of the
Hannibal Monitor has often seen members
of the tribe standing in sad silence before
1t. In the long summer nights, from
night-fall to day.break, bird unknown
except by song 10 the woodman, pours
out melancholy strain Of music. The
Indians say IT is the spirit bird" hang
ing over the tomb of the chieftain.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-16

whispers, lest their once welcome glee
might pain the sick girls feeble nerves.
Spring came again in its loneliness,
but it brought no roses to Eva's blight
ed cheek. The calm of resignation sat
on her pale brow-but sometimes would
the memory of the past come with its
sunshine and its summer beauty, and she
would say in her soft sweet way, "Moth-
err, think you not that l could lean on
fathers arm, and walk quite gently to
the fountains side once more, where the
jassamine used to bloom so freshly 3
Surely am better, mother-d0 | not
look better!"
Her parents turned away to hide their
tears, for the dim eye and colorless lip,
betokened life's swift passing away"
Ere summers hues had changed to
those Of autumn, the fearful and dread
trial came, that was TO wiring the hearts
deepest and best affections, and crush
one of the dearest and fairest flowers
that ever bloomed on earth's ungenia
soil. "Mother, think that ! am dy-
ing" the pale girl said. Father, |
must leave you, but you will come to me,
though | shall never, never return to
you. Once did | weep and pray that |
might not thus early depart but now
am content to die, for Heaven is bles-
sed place, and the less / have Of earth,
the earlier | shall be there. Farewell,
my kind brothers, you have long watched
my dying pillow, with tenderest, truest
love. Where we shall meet again, 'there
shall be no more DEATH ,"
And she sank to sleep, the sleep of
the grave, as soft as an infant to its light
slumber on its mothers bosom.-Who
shall paint the scenes of the sad home she
left behind.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-16
Falls ofSt. AnthOny---!An Indinn Dance.
Extract fion iady's Journafofa trip
10 The Falls of 81. .4athoay.'7

10 The Falls Of 81. .Aathoay.'
After we came OH board the boat, we
heard the Indians in their war dance.
Captain +. got them to dance by giving
them some flour and pork. There were
about three hundred Of them, including
sqlaws, and about thirty danced, who
threw of their blankets and appeared with
Their bodies painted lead color. Their
heads were decorated with a number of
feathers, one kind of which thay wear
when they have taken scalp, having a
feather for each one. At intervals one
of the warriors would enter the circle and
relae the daring deed----of course could
not understand what they said, as they
spoke in their own language. When one
spoke the rest applaudcd loudly. They
danced to the sound of an instrument ST.
m1ar to drum. II was made OF a keg,
one end being covered with a piece OF
parchmcnt-on this they beat with sticks
rounded at the ends. They sang all the
while, keeping such times as would asto.
nish some of our ball room ladies'. At the
conclusion of each dance, they gave the
wsr-whoop, and such hdeous yells ! ne
ver heard before--their dancing and mu
sic are monslrous indeed Some of then
hadsmall looking glasses suspended arounC
their waists, which glittercd in the sun a,
they danced. They were ali slightly bu
elegantly made, their hands and fee, small
grace and dignity were in every move
ment. ] noticed one child about ihrc,
years old who folded picccpf chccl
(which he had instead Of a blankel aroun'
his form With grace that appeared to b'
insilnctivel One Indian had his face a
black as I'D could paint it, being in mourn
i. ing for his squaw. The scene was ON
I'll for lho mcneil of mn. fisi--thc tort NV
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-16

A genuine 'son of the sod came into
our office the other day, and asked the
rates Of advertising for situation. We
told him, The price would be one dollar
for three insertions, and one dollar and
sevcn,y-fve cents for six. "a dellar."
said he, scratching his pate, "for the first
three times, and three quarters for the last
three; well thin, my darIin, faith an
wen have i, in the last three" --Nesc
York SIN.