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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12
OUR RELATIONS WITH ENGLAND.

! Our relations with England are every day assum-
| ing more aud more Importance. In times gone by,
half the pro,oculion that have received and Civ
| en-, would have put an end to all peaceful inter-
course between the two countries. Although VIC
trust there may no war grow out Of the present di
! fcuies, there are some things about the position
Of affairs nj this time, which certainly look threat
ening, and as long as they continue will remain
continual sources Of irritation. 1t is certainly 10 BIO
desired that these causes Of difference should be
moved, that the questions which have been so long
agated between us should be definitely settled -
Enough time has been spent in negotiation, and VIC
trust now both 60, ernmenis will act
10 the first place. the North Eastern Boundary
Question vet remains open, and from recent indl-
cations seems 10 be farther from, we say, Just
settlement, than ever. The British have scni On
Commissioners TO examine the country, and they
rs in duty bound have reported in favor of their
own Government, and the English seem determn-
ed to abide by that report, If we can judge by the
recent movements Of troops in that qnnrier. IL is
out of the question TO suppose that the Y. >tates
will submit TO such n decision for n moment al
though the territory is not worth much, yet u we
give it up, it establishes precedent that would DO
destructive Of our Union at home, and all respect
for il abroad We must at all hazards maintain
our territory inyionie. The moment the United
States gives up part Of Maine and ceases to pro-
tee, her territory from foreign aggression, voun;a-
riy. that moment as FAR as Maine is concerned the
Union is dissolved /; she is no longer bound 10
Government that ceases to protect her rights guar
aneed BY the Constitution. What will be the re-
suit. no one can tell the English seem TO be so
enicd by their recent success against army Of
cowardly Egyptians and half armed Chinese, tina,
they imagine that they can talk and ACT towards US
as they do 10 those powers just referred TO. They
will find themselves mistaken.
But the Maine Boundary Question is not the only
one likely to occasion difficulty. The British arc
making .nch aggression, upon cur territory ives,
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

The Watchman, speaking. week or two since
Of the vote passed by the Pennsy lvanin Legislator,
to distribute the proceeds Of the sales Of the public
lands among the States, calls that vote "a rebukt
10 the Loco Foco's Of Vermont
BY the article in the Uaichman, the people are
led 10 suppose that the Legislature Of Pennsylsa-
nin is what the UGichmdn calls =" Locofoco.'
The vote on the passage Of the bill stood in th'
Senate, for the resolution 81, three democrats in.
cluded to against it. In the House, for the rcso
luton 81, including iro democrats, TO AZ; clea'
federal majority of IL, il the ) democrats had vo-
ted with the party!
How powerful a 'rebuke' the passage Of fed
eral resolution, by federal legislature Of fedora
State, may he to the democrats Of Vermont, it !:
difficult to determine. as also in what that rebuke
consists. Perhaps the organ Of the PArcHoGUr
(ihe Webster or old federal) DEMOCRACY car
tell hs readers.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

We have received card to the GRAND MUsI-
CLANS BALL, that is to be played of at Lebanon
on the 10Th inst The managers no doubt, and
very properly too, count US among the great must
cians of the day We reckon we make about as
much music in our way, with our instrument, as
the lattes, Of them. We can push he-ho' along as
well AS any other mann, and though we can't make
our elbow fly like a nearer, yet well give bond
that we never run against post, founder in a
marsh or &c, bound prentice to puter-man.'-
Give beam We are "every inch king"
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

administered he survived, Notwithstanding his life
was despaired Of for number of days. This took
place in the day time, aud in the presence of one
of her Najestys representatives, Justice Short, and
Lieui. -, of the army, who both declined inter-
rering in the matter. The collector, Mr. Mcmahon,
who is n magistrate, and Justice Short We're both
applied to for warrants against the intended tobe
murderers but no satisfaction could be obtained
from either, and had it no, been for Justice Steel,
of Colhourne, who deserves great credit no notice
would have been taken by The authorities Of the
outrage. These are the facts, which the writer
says he well knows, and which can also be sub
Stimulated by ailidavils.-B Boston Post.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

There is to be Grand Tippccanoc Ball given in
this city, on the 4lh Of March. The greatest ex-
element exists upon the subject of our receiving
card.
The Patchogue Democracy (thc old frderalists)
are out pell-me against US, while the .qshlandeS:
(Clayiles) say they are opposed to all such pro-
scTiplion, How the matter vii! terminate, it is diff
6cult to tell The managers, we understand, hold
meeting some time next week to talk over thu
matter. We shall send our devil in to see to the
matter.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12
;CFsA good article will be found upon our first
page upon the subject of education.

QuIcK WoRK.-They have swift way Of do
ing things in old Yarmouth. In n corner Of n Ger.
tain paper published up there we find the following
notable notification:
"The Spirit of the Age will be furnished to mai
and village subscribers at two dollars year, with
in six months"
Do tell now, Eastman, how you manage TO do i
so VERY quick Nee Era.
The people sin old Yarmouth think i, greater
trca, to get the Age once "within six months,
than some other papers we know of, once day
There! run along child-it's school time.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12
TIE LAST KICK.


On the 4th inst the Great Regulator again shut
up its doors. 1t failed at . clock, PM. on check
for s 100 ,OOO, which was offered and protested.
If, by this, the people are not convinced Of the
ineniciency of the IT, S, Bank TO perform the func-
tons which the ftderais,s chartered it TO perform,
and which it has always been said it could, but
never did perform, then, are they beyond conyin-
cling. |, has already been urged that this was only
the U, S. Bank Of Pennsylvania, and that from its
operations we cannot fairly decide upon the power
and ability Of n National Bank But it should be
remembered that Mr. Eddie publicly declared this
institution, by its charter, TO be on better footing
than the old National Bank, and that the people
could rely even more explicitly & confidently upon
its operations than they coad upon those Of he old
Bank! and here it cs-a corrupt mass Of spccuu-
ton, intrigue, bribery and broken promises. What
will the fcdera'ists tell the people now, that their
Dagon is dead Where is that conf!eace which
was to come along with the election Of Old Tip;
which was to come Us sure as his election, and
which, begging pardon for quoting Scripture
on such an occasion, WIS TO restore all things -
How happens it, when all the pecuniary enIbar-
easements of the country, and the failure Of all the
banks was occasoned by Martin Van Buren,, and
when his defeat and the election of Old Tip was to
all right again, fill the pockets Of the people and
the vaults of the banks with specie, at the accom-
r''1""~"' "r these rosns. '.""- ~ '~sp'cnden'
sun of Iippecanoe is blazing its yivfyng rays into
the very bosom of commerce, agriculture and man
ufac,ures, that the face Of the great God Of their
dolairy is black and writing with the throes of
DEATH Where is the giln, energy, the supe'humAn
genius Of
"Tippccanoe and Tyler too"
The arm Of the man who gave his horse 10 a meth
odis minister; whom Proyidence,a s the federal pa
pers say, endowed with such poiief lori energy
AS to be able to save his life by Il leap Of sixteen
feet into the iIIimitable airs it paraized -
Why is it not raised on high to ward or the dread
full blow? Alas alas! how are the mighty fallen
fallen.
This subject however is one of great moment to
the people. They cannot bu, see the utter worth
essness of L. s. Bank as regulator. They
cannot but see distinctly, the great humbug that
has been fitting before their eyes and droning in
their ears, Let them learn from experience, and
not deny the evidence Of their own senses.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12
Correspondence Of The Boston Post.
WAsHiNGroN CITY, Feb. 8, lS4

Ny derr Sir,-l am very happy to inform you
Ina, the wings Of the American Congress are now
in a very kind and harmonious condition. They
are BY the hair Of the head all round, and for tho
last few days have been engaged in nasty a
quarrel as was ever witnessed by community Of
men Of intelligence.
Mr. Wise bolted from the party on Monday last,
and created sensation that cannot he senced, and
has carried with him Doctor Mallorr, and some
twenty others; and, as soon as the 4,h of March
arrives, in association with his immediate friends
viii take of enough to put down Messrs llarri on
aud Company.
All is "war, war; among the wings
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

The Teller in the Woodstock Age wants 10 crawl
oifand not give US that twisted nut-cakc-thc mean
close-fsied, siinsy scamp. Hang the old nut-cake
we do mt believe he has flour and lard enough
in his rickety old barn Of an office TO make one
bod rot it--how we do hate a sneak.
Richmond Star.
When man is actually starving and can get
nothing to cat, we ike to have him walk up and
say so, and beg like man, and not hang around
where he knows there is something good, trying
10 sponge a morsel out Of his friends. bod rot it
how ws DO hate sponge
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

The Ladies Companion for February is received.
We like the number 1t contains an engraving,
the subject from Burns 81 Rigs O. Barley" and
several fine pieces of prose and poetry We like
sold Nat" by F. c. Thomas, and one of two
pieces of poetry by Park Benjamin. By-'he-way'
we wonder if Mr. Benjiniu ever saw series OF
poems, published some years since, in the inner
lean Trarellcr, entitled ".l Lorer's Lays9"
Therearc other good articles in the Companion.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12
.JUST RlGIiTi

Hay is up Produce is up The consumers
" swear terribly" All rsh, We say to the far
mcrs, make these fellows fulfil their PROMISES
They promised you an enormous increase upon the
price of your produce if Old Tip was elected. Put
it up! Make them stand it Do mt finch hair
II is nothing more than they promised You. Let
them swear Make them stick to their agreement
if it take the bowels rgh, out Of them.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

Col. Green seems to be perfect adept n, manu-
Gciuring shirts. We should like to have him in
form US how 10 make n shW-whcn we have a
note to pay.-SpiIit of the Age.
We will tell YOU how to make one, Eastman
Borrow twice as much as YOU have promised on
the face Of the note, and then d We see, YOU vii
have something left 10 pay your debts with, though
it may not be half enough That is The way the
United States Bank does, and if YOU don't like it
you mus, no, give out any noics-iha,'s all.
New Era
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

3'he conclusion of the whole matter, about the
iwistei nui-cake, is, that as nobody can win-here
being no word in the English language that viii
rhyme with sHrer-we shall sell the same at pub,
lie auction, a, a time and place to be specified
hereafter, for The benefit of the Great .Nationa
Tippecaaoe Temperance Society.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

1t is stated that there are in London one ihous-
and men, women and children, who get living by
ballad singing, Exchange p0per.
A greater number than that, in the United States,
for the last few months have obtained their living
by the same means.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

There is TO be grand Military Ball at Concord
this evening. Our friend Col Barton will "iread
one measure" and Capt. Hill drink "one glass Of
wine" for us, as we never dance since we sprain-
ed our ankle kicking football at College. Oh-hum!
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

By favor of a copy, we are pleased to see that
Mr. Dickinson has published second edition Of
his valuable Boston Almanac. Every man should
have one.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12
DO Mt forget I

That the poor aborcr was 10 receive double the
amount for his labor. under Harrison, that he did
before-that the poor man was no more to be
pressed and troubled for money.
DO Mt FORGET IT!
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

We acknowledge from F. F. Merrill, Esq, CLERK
of the House of Representatives, the reception Of
copy of the Journal Of that body, of the las, scss
SION
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

A Justice of the Peace, in Baltimore, brags that
he has married thousand aud one couple in his
HE. Wen, your honor, we have married as many
couple as that, jus, batting the thousand,
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

"Come sis, stop pouing and tell me when your
kitten talks French. really wish to know"
"Do you'"
"Certain'y."
"Well, when it is SICK or has a cold, it looks
up into my face and says "oh Kate, ia Mt mew"
liant meux.)
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

Mr. EAsrMAN:-Peaseg give The long promised
story and less of the nut-cake, and you shall have
a Turnover, in due time. A Sis.
Well, sis. dearest, we take you at your word.
You shall have the story next week. So send along
the tura-orer, mind that, now.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

The Vermoat Patriot is to be enlarged on the
first Of April. That's right
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12
DO Mt EORGETI

That the people have been promised easier times
the moment Old Tip was elected
DON'T FORGET
That the farmer was to have double the prize for
his produce, il he would aid in the election Of the
hero Of Tppecnnoe!
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-02-12

The Boston Weekly Magazine, is beautiful
ly printed and ably edited paper, by Ella &IIall
specimen may be seen at this office.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-18
THE FARMERS DAUGHTER.

There's a world of buxom beauty 1ourishng in
the shades of the country. Farm houses are dan
gerous places. AS you are thinking only of sheep
or of curds, you may be suddenly shot through
by pair Of bright eyes, and melted away in a be-
witching smile that you never dreamt of till the
mischief was done. In towns and theatres, and
thronged assemblies Of the rich and titled fair,
you are on your guard you know what you are
exposed to and put on your breast-plate, and pass
through The most deadly onslaught of beauty
safe and sound But in these sylvan retreats,
dreaming of nightingaes, and hearing only the
lowing of oxen, you are taken by surprise. Out
steps fairy creature crosses glade, leaps still {:
you start, you stand-ost in wonder, astonish
Inent aud admiration, you take out your tablets to
write sonnet on the return of the Dymphs and
dryads to earth, when up comes John Iomkins,
and says "Its only the farmers daughter" What
have farmers such daughters now days? Yes
tell you they have such daugbters-those farm
houses are dangerous places. Let no man with
poetical imagination, which is but another name
for a very tender heart f1atter himself with the
serene idea OF sitting with the farmer in his old
fashioned chimney corner, and hearing him talk
of corn and mutton: of joining him in the penslve
pleasure ola pipe and brown jug OF October OF
listening TO the gossip of the comfortable farmers
wife of the parson and his family; of his SER
mons and his tenth pig--over fragrant cup OF
young Tyson, or tapping the delicious luxuries of
cusard and whpt creams in walks fairy Wis
ion of wonderous witchery, and, with u curtesy
and smile of most winning and mysterious ma
gic, takes her seat just opposite-lt is farmers
daughter A lively creature of eighteen. Fair as
the lily, fresh as Maydew, rosy as the rose itself.
graceful as the peacock perched on the paes there
BY the window; sweet as the posy of violets and
"gloves gillivers;" modest as early morning, and
amiable as imagination of DesdamonG or Gertrude
ofUyoming. You are lost It's all over with you.
wouldn't give an empty filbert, or a frog bitten
strawberry, for your peace Of mind ifthat glitter
ing creature be not as pttul as she is fair.-And
that comes OF going INTO the country, out of the
way of vanity and temptation and lancying farm
houses only nice old-ioshioned palaces OF old fash.
Toned contentment.
Heads ofhe people, a London book.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-18
A WAR WITH ENGLAND.

The recent report OF the British Commission
ers, (among them is Mr.. Feaiherstonhaugh well
known in this city, on the subject OF the North
western Boundary, has PROFESSIONALLY had an
untavorabe effect upon the temper and DISPOSE
ton Of the English Ministry. Many persons sup
pose that even now they can see spec OF war IN
the horizon, and while we profess to belong TO
that number who would regret any outbreak ona
question so unnecessarily exaggerated we trust that
the American people will never submit to any ag-
gressons, come from what quarter they may
A war with England would produce some sin
gular results. 1t would unite the American peo-
pie as one man in support of the national honor.
1t would lead to the establishment of n national
bank without opposition, as a war could not he
carried on without some such financial agent. II
would secure the Independence Of Canada, and
relieve us from the danger OF an enemy any lon
ger in that quarter. 1t would render the future
establishment of system of imports indispensi-
BILE to reimburse the expenses of the contest, and
give new impetus to the manufacturers and ma
tural resources OF The country. 1t would for sew
eral years stop the excessive importation of for
eign goods, and the tide of foreign emigration.
II is for the sagacious 10 estimate the future
sequences Of these changes in our condition. One
thing, however, is very certain, that while we are
thus exposed TO the assaults OF IA foreign enemy,
we should endeavor to prepare ourselves for such
a possibility. Under the administration of Gen.
Harrison, we confidently expect a vigorous effort
TO strengthen our defences, to render the marine
and land forces of the nation strong and efficient,
and 10 take every step necessary for the mainten-
ance Of the national honor.-.4ibany Adv.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-18

Don't know said lilly.
Cousin said Frank, mploringly.
'Well'
do tell me-
'PIl bet you that Harrison will he elected said
lilly.
ooh bu. would bet that way myself replied
Frank
you wished inc to help you out of your guam
Diary, cousin Frank. You must therefore take tho
bet
What do you want to bet cnquired Frank.
Myself
Against whatP
YOURSELF
But let me see,' said Frank, who WINS some
what puzzled to understand the bet; if should
oso as 1 surely will, how " i'll il then be?'
II you lose, said she, Il will win YOU, and il
lose, you will ME-. Either way will suit you l
suppose
i see through it, said Frank, in an ecstacy oil
Joy. Done, done, done Give me your hand
Hurrah for Tip and Ty and Iil Cousin, you
have done the business gloriously; am happy.
The election came and Harrison carried til c
day. OF course cousin lilly won the bet, aud
cheerinlly was it paid, and gracefully was it &C
copied
They celebrated old Tips election, few even.
ings ago,by merry wcdding.-Joy be with them
ROpy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-01-18
From the Chicago American.
THE FARMERS CHOICE.

"A little house well filled-a little wife we'll Wild
"a little land well till'd."
Our ancestors lived on bread and broth,
And wood their healthy wives in home spun
cloth
Our mothers, nurtured at the nodding reel,
Gave all their daughters lessons on the wheel.
Though spinning did not much reduce the waist,
1t made the food much sweeter to the taste
They piled with honest zeal the mop and broom
And drove the shuttle through the noisy loom.
They never once complained as we do now,
" We have no girls TO cook and milk The cow"
Each mother taught her red checked and
daughter
To bake, 10 brew, and draw pail Of water;
No damse Stunned the wash tub, broom or pail,
To keep unsod long grown finger nail;
They sought no gaudy dress, no wasp-lke form,
But ate to live, and work'd to keep them warm
No idle youth-no tight-Iaced, mncing fair,
Became livid corpse for want of air
No fidgets, Paintings, fits or frightful blues;
No painful corns from wearing Chinese shoes.
A HoosIER.