davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-05-15
VOLUME l.
JRECK OF THE HEsPERUs-A BALLAD.


BY HENRY wARDswoRTn LoNGFELLow.
II WIS the schooner lIesperus,
That sailed the wntry sea?
And the Skipper had taken his little daughter,
TO bear him company.
Blue were her eyes the iary-hax,
Her cheeks like dawn of day,
And her bosom sweet as the hawthorn buds,
That open in the month of May.
The skipper he stood beside the helm,
With his pipe in his mouth,
And warch'd how the vecring flaw did blow
The smoke now West, now South.
Then up and spake an old sailor,
Had saild the Spanish Main,
pray thee, put into yonder port,
For fear hurricane.
Last night the moon had golden ring,
And to night no moon we see
The Skipper, he blew awhlf from his pipe,
And scOrniul laugh laugh'd he.
Colder aud louder blew the wind,
A gale from the North east,
The snow fell kissing in the brine,
And the pillows rOth'd like yeast.
Down came the storm, and smote amain,
The vessel in its strength,
She shudderd and pais'd, like irightcd steed,
Then leap'd her cables length.
Come hither come hither my little daughter,
And do not tremble so;
For can weather the toughest gale,
That ever wind did blow.
lie WRAPPED her warm in his sea man's coat
Against the singing blast;
lie cut robe from broken spar,
And bound her to the mast.
o father I hear the church-bells ring,
O say, what may it be!
IT'S fog bell on IA rOck-bound coas,
And he stecr'd for the open sea.
o father l hear the sound of guns.
o say, what may it be
Some ship in distress, that cannot live
In such an angry sea
o father sec cleaning light,
o say, what may it be!
But the father answered never word,
A frozen corpse was he.
I.aslld to the hclm,hll stiff and stark,
With his face to the skies,
The lantern gleamd through the cleaning snow.
On his iiS'd and CLASSY eyes.
Then the maiden clasped her hands and prayed
That saved she might he;
And she thought of Christ who stil'd the wave
On the Lake of Galilce.
And last through the midnight dark and drcar,
Through the whistllns slcct and snow,
like sleeted ghost the vessel swept,
Toward the reef Of Normlan'a Woe.
And ever the lilfil gusts between
A sound came from the land
II was the sound of the tramplng surf,
On the rocks and the hard scasand.
The breakers were right beneath her bows,
She driited dreary wreck,
And a sweeping billow swept the crew
Like icicles from her deck.
She struck where the white and lleccy waves,
Look'd sofl MS carded wool,
But the cruel rocks, they gored her side
Like the horns of an angry bull
Her rafting shrouds, all shealhd In ice,
With the masts went by the board;
Like vessel of glass, she stove and sank,
IIo no tho breakers roar'd!
Al day break, on the bleak sea-bcach,
A fisherman stood aghast,
To see the form Of maiden fair,
Lasid close to drifting mast
The salt sea was frozen on her breast,
The salt tears in her eyes,
And he saw her hair, like the brown sea-weed,
On the pillows fall and rise.
Such was the wreck Of the lTespcrus,
In the midnight and the snow
Christ save us all from death like this
On the reef of Normans woe
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-05-15

Whole number of votes 294. Necessary for a
choice, lis.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

not one 'Thank you, sir, or, 'YOu are very kind,
sir, or what would have seemed inevitable, pray,
don't take that cold seat, SIR. What was the pol
shcd strangers inference? Certainly that the
Americans were Il most dscourtcous, ifnOt cold
hearted people.
Cod-hearted we are not. These women were
prabably generally imposed with the young mans
attentions one of them, know, in relating her
travelling experience at her own trcside at night,
said she never should froget ayoung man at at av-
crn in S.. She thought she should have
died with the cold before she got there and when
she went n he moved away from the fire, and
gave her the rocking chnr-hung her cloak over
the back of another, and warmed her block for her
and did every thing just if he had been her own
SON. And yet this good woman had not indicated
in her manners to the young men that she ever saw
him. Here there was no oppression Of the real
feeling, no courtesy.
| have often seen men in steamboats,, in stage
coaches, in churches, and other public meetings,
rise and give their seats to women, and the women
seat themselves quietly, without a look or a word
of acknowledgement. And so with Il thousand
other attentions which are rendered, received with
out any return. Avoid such discourtesy, my young
friends-it is not only dispeasing, but unjust. We
actually own some return for such civilities, and
courteous acceptance is, in most cases, the only
one that can be made. These little chance cour-
tesies are smiles on the face ofmanners, and smiles
are like sunshine, we scarcely have too much of
either
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

ON and after "wednesday, April 1910, The passenger
Otrans on this road will follows; Leave The Depot
Of the Lowell Road, in osonal and II A. NJ, and and
Leave Lowell NJ ii A. NJ, l2 IA NJ IA and IA
p. NJ, Immediately ON the arrival Of the cars from BoS-
Way Passengers taken at Tyngsboroug, N. Chelmsford,
and Middlesey.
All bugsugc at the risk of the owners.
Fare from Nashua to Lowell 80 cents from Nashua to
Boston, 81 80.
On the arrival of the cars Nashua stages leave any
part of Hampshire, Vermont Newly ork and Canada
via Amoskeag Concord Kccnc Charcslown, N. H. Wind
sor, and BratlcborOugh, Vt.
Books are kept the Stage Offices Nos. and II Elm
Street whore seats be secured in any of the c0nchs,
and correct information obtained respecting any OF the oi-
For Piymouth Guiidha ynd Staafead, daily, O'Clock
cars from BOstOn-vu AmOskcae, Concord Ply mouth LIST
day. to IIaverhi ST. JOhsbury Derby to Stascad, L. IT,
For Keene Braitieborough H., .ibany, and Saratoga
~ " daily O'Clock from Boston, via Walpolc, Bel
lows Falls aud Buttlcb0rough LIST day to Bennington Al
bany, aud Saratoga ID day
For Meredith Tage H. H., O'Clock cars from Boston,
Monday Wednesday, aud Friday via Concord Gmanton,
Factory Village, same day day.
For BurIngton ~, daily, by and II O'Clock from
Boston, via Concord list day, Hanover N H. to npccr
ed day, to Burlington, W. Sd day, at noon.
For Warner and Nev London, daiiy, Montpelier and
Burington IT. by O'Clock cars from Boston, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday via llopkinton, New London, 10
lodge LIST night Hanover and Montpelier day, and uns
ton Sd day, at noon.
For Ciaremont Monipelier and BURLINGTON ". by o.
clock cars from Boston, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,
via Prancesown to CacmOnt LIST day; Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday. VIA IIenniker Newport to CaremOn h day
Windsor, Woodstock, Royaon to Montpelier I'd day Bur-
lngtOn Sd day at noon.
Forest Line-CharicSton n. H. chester r. albany and
Saratoga ". Y, by o'clock cars from Boston, via Han
cock Charestown n H. to Chester, VT LIST day, Mauches
ter, Arlington, Albany and Saratoga, Cd day u. NJ, Al
Chester this line Stages for Ludlow Mount Holly,
Mddcbury and Burlington, VT.
For 1noskcag, Manchester and Concord, Accommoda-
ton Stage, daily by O'Clock cars from Roson Return
ing meet the At Nashua at 10 Id O'Clock A. NJ
Henniker and FrdncestOwa Accommodation Stage, by
O'Clock cars from boston, Monday, "Wednesday and Fri
day Returning opposite days leaves icnnker ut l. and
Franccsown at o'clock A. NJ. to meet the IA O'Clock
cars at Nashua, for Boston. ONSLoW STEARNS
April |, 1870 superintendent
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
THE DEAD FATHER =.

Come hither, my child, and knccl
In prayer, above thy Gther's ffcless FORM
lie loved thee well in sunshine and in storm,
Through days Of NO and veal;
His blessings on thy head no more are given,
As.once they came like gentle dews from hea
en-.
Look on that pallid face
Its wonted smiles are calmly resting there,
Tn broken by the deep drawn lines of care f;
Sorrow hath lef no trace
OF furrOwed bitterness upon the meek
And still expression of that blanched cheek.
Thou cans't scarce feel thy loss,
Or know the chilling cares that have begun,
TO shadow thy bright pathway, gentle one
Many whitening cross
May in thy gudtles, bosom plant its sting
And to thy hopes a poisoned chalice bring.
How sad the liresde hearth
His manly form shall never-nevcr more
Darken the Threshold of thy cottage door
Nor the full sound of mirth
Go mp in gadness to the whited wall
For death has entered with his funeral pail.
A chair is vacant now
A cheerful eye and contented face
Have left, for aye their wonted dwelling pac
And we must bow
A blessing gone' noble form is riven,
To darken this cold earth and gladden. heave
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
WANT OF COTR rESY A FAULrIN
AMERICAN WOMEN.

Miss. Sedgwick notices this remarkable trait, in
the disposition and manners of her country women.
In one other late productions, Means and Ends, ~
she makes the following observations -
The most striking and prevailing defect in the
mariners of the Americans is believe, n want of
courtesy. This is probably arisen from the zen.
eral equality of rights, condition, aud rdu,,iion.
And it arises in part from the ~aurtic ho ie. or
shyness, characteristic Of our i'ngi.h ancestor.
from which we inherit it. 4 little reflection and
moral cultivation w0u'd soon remedy his defect
What do mean by courtesy, aud how j. the wan,
of it shown, do youask, fcw winters since. n
well bred Young foreigner came 10 the interior, and
took lodgings at village inn, for the purpose Of
learning the English language. 70 fact iiate its
acquisition, he generally preferred remaining in the
receiving room Of the tavern, where travellers were
passing IN and out. His writing table WAS placed
before the fire. When the women came sbivernp
in from "A long drcarv drive in the stage coach. he
moved his table 10 the coolest corner uf the room,
mended the fire, drew chair. near il, and. if they
brought in lsotsioyes or blocks. he found the hest
place to heat them. He then returned 10 his avn
uncomfortable seat.
The women profied by his "iyi.iiios. without,
appearing TO notice them. During the whole winter
he never received one word Of acknowledgements
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
e V E R G. R E E N ,
MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF NEW AND
POPULAR TALES,
Poetry and Engrayinss,

The characteristic feature of this work sigifcd and
portrayed in its title. The monthly wreath which we
intend offering readers shall be literally composed
"EvERGREENs." Our design Is to collect INTO shape
at once neat and suitable for prcservatou the best and
most interesting specimens of the periodical and fugitive
literature of the day carefully separate the chat from
the wheat the dross from the pure gold, and to present
compendium which, like good wne shall be heightened in
value by age and be- in the language OF our motto "Perrcn
ial and Fragrant"
OF course it will but require proper exercise of taste to
render magazine founded on this plan the richest depOs
itOry of elegant and entertaining eratuc publish
ed, and this we seriously mean, THE EVERGREEN shall
be; for quite that have the materials to
render it We can boast OF more brilliant list Of con-
trbuOrs than any cOncmpOraneous periodical, as may he
by CHANGING al the contents Of present number
Indeed there is author honorably known fame in
these any former times to whose productions we do
have access. We shall always aim however, at pre-
senng what is and comparatively original to the
readers of this country believeng at the time,
that old and familiar piece so it be excellent in ITSELF is
far preferable to original article having no claim upon
the attention of persons of refined literary taste.
great portion OF the talent of the age, both in this
country and Great Britain has been exercised in the peri
odicdi department of literature, We need but mention
the Of Campbell Wilson, Bulwcr, Washington ir
wing, Jereys, Iockhart Knowles, Moore, Marrya Ans
worth, Miss Milford, Pracd Mrs. lcmans, r. X. iervey,
Barry CORNWALL Thomas Hood. Poole Peakc, Leigh Hunt
and hdredS Of other distinguished and agreeable writers
to prove this fact These and many Others of cmnence
have given branCy the magazine literature of the last
Years and such of the productions of these may he
and uncollectcd, shall find local habaton in tn,
EVERGREEN.
Our mork will be cmbellshcd with cngravings wood
steel and each number will contain Sc pages neatly
printed,
TERMs-Two DOLLARS per annum in advance. Publish
cd by.
J. WINCHESTER.
New York Nav l9lO
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
TEl51 BALD TIEADED
AND OTHERS.

Does any know ncghbor friend who has been
Bald aud whose head Is now covered with me mar =
One whose collar covered with dundIun, though
brushed every hour-which has vanished entirely
Or one whose hair early age turning grey, VINO
now has grey hair Children whose heads we're COW
cred with scuri,-whosc hair would not grow, that are
growing the fullest crops o lilr' some cases must
be- known most persons. Ask them the ralne ana YOU
will be told these things have been by the use nj HE
BALM OF COLUMBIA Of 20 years growth /, TINS nrti-
Gle its demand increasing annually hundred per cent
though when discovered moi opposed by any thing for
the purpose, now assaulted by almost nunlerless
mushroom trash preparations that i'll ruin the hair II used
any extent Can more than these facts be wanlr-rc-
fer the recommendations by list Of names ri respcrid-
hlty uncqmcd 10y amy otlcrnclc Look to these things
by this article Stay and preserve your hair by It's USE
4 bald restore it, Ladies', attend to lhis-hundrcs in fash
Onalc life using II Us the only article really fit for the
toilet Long hair is very apt To fall out. Ladies' the
Balm of Columbia in time yourselves the disgrace
of badness by neglect Of your persons,
II is your duty morulist, to preserve the beauties Of
nature, with which bountul Creator has endowed you
-llsc the Balm for ii Will do il.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
CAVTION CIRCULAR,

grTO DRUGGISTS AND COUNTRY MERCHANTS
Those valuable articles, OLDRlDGES BALM OF co
IINiBIA for the HAIR and HAYS LlNlMENT for tn,
Piles &c, have been extensively countcrlctcd Tos,
wanting these preparations will please always write whcI
ordering from any other house for COmstOcks Htci,S
The true articles have that signature always
the wrapper, aud vendors will remember that when
dcrng the limitations are exposed in nearly all til,
newspapers throughout this country, that they could moi
be sold, should they be 81 unfortunate to get them.
Our friends throughout the Union requested to give
immediate notice, by letter should of the
irits appear in their respective places. Respectfully,
COMSrOCk a co.
Wholesale Druggists Fletcher 1t. n. Y.
For sale in Woodstock VT by
SLY I. HUTCHINSON Jr.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
PANGBORN s BRINs,IAID,

nF the pdricty store burlington Isrmont, Contin
Vas Usual to Clean and Repair all kinds of good Waite
- and Clocks and To manufacture in their shop Pure
| yer spoons aud fine Gold Beads and Rings.
They import the best English Patent Lever Watches.
keep for sale Gold and silver Levers and Lepnes Gold
Silver Spectacrs. Gold and Silver Thimhles.
They deal in Watches Clocks Jcwclry, fine Cutler
Plated and Britannia Ware, Casters, Candlcsticks Snu
crs Srue Plated and German Silver Spoons, Thermom
crs Musical Instruments, French and English Periumer
Soaps Hair Oils and Powders. The best of stocks c.
lars, Bosoms and Suspendcrs.
Pocket Books, Purses, Cards, Stationary, Manifold WI
tiers, Portfolios, Writing desks and very extensive assor
ment Of Fancy Articles.
Strangers aud others visiting the place are respectful
invited 10 cal ana look through our assortment, Al
pleased to receive calls ii YOU do not wish to purchase
Please enquire for uny article YOU may wish many
our goods are in Drawers and BoNes You find almo
any article at the Idriey Store Burlington ". Eft
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
PROSPECTUS
nI4S g.sIAI:e G.g .rEasS AG.ga
BY c, G,EASTMAN.

THERE never has been time in the annals of the State
when enthusiastic aud energetic action OF tho democrat
ic party promised results lattrrng the present..
The marked favorable change in public sentiment sine.
the almost unanimous approval by the people, Of the In
dependent Treasury plan, and especially, since the nom
nation for the presidency nj man deemed by the intel
ligcn and honest portion Of the "whgn party wholly
III for the occ,-the unconccacd disapprobation with
which large portion nj the present dominant party view
the corruption and libcral nj the present state nasty
--nnd above nil, the undsguised determination of III,
YOUNG MEN To tear AWAY from the 'llas Of the stat,
arstOcrucy ceryattd by age, corrupted by powell
hardcnd by proigaSy who have lost, IN the ntrgucs
party nnt the scramble for place, all the bCncvOrncc u
the good the patriotism of the grca-claming distinction
only bN their oycrwccnng insOenCc aud uncuprOnsnl
ngory all indicate that crisis great and unprecedented
is approaching in the affairs of the Mountain State.
To aid the democracy in meeting this crisis, Is the OBJ
lect of THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE and Ia be the bet
prepared il may not be- improper the public
that the editor will command by contribution and b,
respondcncc, combination Of talent certainly cqDai Ia
any hitherto known in the conduct of the papers Of the
state, and which, whatever may he the emergency
however fierce and desperate the struggle "unuwcd by in
ucnce and unbrhcd by gninn will advocate the principles
of democracy and vindicatc the honor Of the state.
TnE SPIRIT oF THE AGE will he printed every Friday
morning sheet oi fair size and will contain more read
ng matter than any political paper at present printed in
the state.
TERMS: Village subscribers 50 ,OO.-NTail, 81,
30 in advance, ~ 90 after three months - 80 af-
ter year. : 50 within year, to persons becom-
ing responsible for packages, 90 after year.
81 90 in advance for six months. Single copies.
six cents.
Uoodsiock, Mays, 1910.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
From tho Boston Chronicle, Jan. 10.

1--WE see by an advertisement in another column that
Mcssrs. Comstock Il Co., the American Agents lOr Oh
bridges Balm Of Columbia, have deputies To sell that art
Gle in Boston and cl,ewhercWc know lady Of this city
whose hair nearly gone to expose entirely scr
chronological dcvelOpenents which, considering that they
bctokcned II most amiabc disposition, not in reality
very unfortunate. Nevertheless she mOurned the loss o
locks that she had worn, and after years iutless resort
To miscull toratives purchased some months ago,
bottle or two of Ordgcs Balm, md she has rngrts
in rich proison glossy and ofraycn backness. We are
not pulng-nonc OF the commodity has been sent to.ls
and indeed do not want any, for though we were u
biCcd to wear wig year ago, have now, through its
virtue hair enough, aud OF pa>sablc quality, OF our own
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
ASK, INQUIRE--ASK THOSE WHO
KNOW.

Those only who know by triu or immediate Obscryati
form any idea of the effects IF the perfect reiitt OF
almost charn-likc cures effected in of the Pm
RuEt MArisM ALL SwEIIiNGS, AND ALL EXTERN
PAINS, no matter how severe by the use OF Hays Hi
mcnt Find who has used it that Will not laud it abb
all things ever used, and YOU will hnd-wNat cannot
found.
For the relief of suffering human beings who may be
iiCcd, beg YOU to jsk-lSk Of these who knOw-ask
Hon. ALFRED CoNKLIN. u. ). Judge for that district,
siding near Auben, ask MATTHEW j. MYRER, ESQ.,,
hcns, \. w.; ask Gen. DUFF GREEN, late of Washil
ton city each O those gentlemen know Of cases unconqu
able by all other remedies physicians, though tried
many years that have been cured by use of the genui
HAYS IINIMENr. Thousands Of other persons known ST
liar cures. We appeal To their sense of jus,ce-thcr
man feelings,
II is but duty You owe tn Your suffering fellow bcin
To let this great remedy BE- known. Speak IL then 10
your fricHiS. This will much pain where the new
papers not read, where readers ncrcduos,
cause 80 many worthless articles advertised for d
same purpose, To buyers say, all who have used
do not say it is beyond all praise then do not fake id
The proprietor will not allow this article tn be paid
unless II cures, when all the directions fully iOowd
UW any OHC suffering refuse nor 10 try IT, Uhe do,
he ought 10 BE- pitid more for his obstinocy than
suffering
Mr. HAYS would never consent to offer this article we
he compelled by his sense of morul-of religious dt
do all in his power Tor victim. o distress and miscT
For this purpose he would devote fortune, TIL
secure dollar for any worthless article.
LOOK OlT.-SOme swindicrs haze counterftHed N
article, and put il up nth rnrious dtuiceS; Do not
imposed upon. One thing only will protect you--itis Il
name ofCOMSrOCk ~ Co.; that name must be aira
on The wrdppsr, yOu cheated. DO not forget id
Take this direction with you and test 10y that, new
buys for it is impossible for any other TO be true
genuine. SOLOMON HAYS,
Sold by COMsTOCK& co. Flctchcr.s,rcct, y. Y.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
CAUTION
TO BE REMEMBERED.

Several most iagrnnt attempts have been made tn
counterfeit the true Balm OF Columbia Some vi the i'm.
posters have gone far to counterfeit the splendid
wrappers, and the Falls Of Niagara, and every external
mark except the name OF Cosock, which the! dare not
forge.
To avoid impositions therefore, always look for the
name Of ComstOck N Co. or H. - COmstOck, and never
bus the article unless it has thai upon it.
sold Wholesale and Retail, only at No. , Fletcher
street n. Y.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
PROSPECTUS OF
BAY STATE DEMOCRAT,

On the first Wednesday in june lSi0 will be published at
the Office Of the Day Bay state Democrats semi Weekly
paper, to be called the SHAY STATE DEMOCRAT, SEMI
WEEKLY" 1t will be made up OF the contents OF the Daily,
and will be issued Wednesday and Saturday mornings
aud will contain the latest News Prices Current Review of
the Market, shipping List Commercial Intelligence,
1t will BIZ handsomely printed on good paper and will be
the same size of the Daily
TBRMS-S2,5 year, payable in advance. Five copies
will be sent for Sl2,0O-cn copies for S22 80
Boston, April %, lSi0
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17

IOilN LEACH co.. successors to Leach, Page d
y Gilmore wholesale dealers in West India Goods Wines,
Teas, DC. Also, Winter, Summer and Refined Oil.
No. Merchants Row. Boston, Mass.
ions LEACH,
JOsEPm A. GILMORE
I'OR sale above, at the manufacturers price, William
Il Browns No. l. Silver Top, Sarsaparilla Compound or
Mead ,rp. which much used the past summer as
"A sOmnon beverage. 2-lO
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
AND SHORT CREpIT--

I'AsII AND SHORT CREDIT.-The subscribers wou,
Orcsrrcully inform the public, that they have taken TIN
shop lict occupied hy H. D. Witt for the purpose of
'ing on the business Of Merchant Tayoring and will h
m t" wait upon all who may be pleased favor then
with their custom.
II. u. WITT
Woodstock may s.-l-tf p H. SOIlTIIC ATE
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
CONDITIONS.

Two Dollars per Annum payable on the reception Of
first regular number Military Corps Subscribing for
copies tn be sent in bundle will receive the paper
s 5O in advance The first No. will he issued
possible. ~ Those holding Subscriptions will please
turn the names of Subscribers MS fast AS obtained
Norwich Nay l6, 1910. ct