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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

pie for faithful discharge Of their duties Elected
by the people, whose servants they should be. to
the people will they be directly responsible Under
the present system, sheriff other county officers
do not exhibit that sense of responsibility re-
gard for the favor of The whole people, which tends
to excite to emulation on the one hand, or praise
worthy esteem on the other. Nor is this effect the
laut of either. The fault is in the system ITSELF
which places these officers at the disposal of parli-
zans, WIN exercise greater or less controlling in
huence over those whom they select. Let US cite
case in pont-,hat of the election of officers for
Washington county, last fall. If ever party spirit
and parllzan interests were brought into active SCI
vice, they were on that occasion. 1t is not our
present purpose to enter into details, nor do we in
stance this for the sake of reyiving party ami
mostles growing out of it-although we are fully
of opinion, that the democrats as a party, having
the majority, were wrongiully deprived of their
rights. 1t is enough for us to know, that the de-
mocrats commended for their rights until the last and
until they were finally compelled to yield to the
party infringement of the wing members, who sue
ceeded in eIeclins by the long team" process,
their entire list of candidates, This election was
hailed by the wings as trumph--a triumph Of
party; and certainly could be considered nothing
else, however capable or merlorous the candi-
dates might have been, fol they were elected not
two Houses in committee of the whole; and al
though The candidates were presented by the menr-
bers in part from that county, yet after all, was
a party nomination, supported and carried through
| by the entire wing delegation in the Legislature
Now we ask, wha, voice had the people-the great
ma jority Of the lreemen--n this natter' Hardly
Il negatiN e-much less an affirmative voice The
nominations were made-the intrigues resorteG to,
more from desire to secure party ends and reward
party favorltes, than from any commendaGle zeal
on behalf Of the people. Such being the case, to
whom would the successful candidates. had they
belonged to either of the parties, considered Them
selves mostly indebted? To the people of Me
county MOTOR from them they did not receive
their appointment, To the Legislature? Motor
ere they enter upon single discharge Of their du-
ties, TINT body Is dissolved.
We would have as far as possible, a reciprocity
of feeling, Of interest and spirit of honorable emu
Iaion existing between officers and people--be-
tween those who administer law aud those who
grant the prerogatye, And nothing, it would seem,
is het,erraculated TO effect such an object 10 this
case, than TO forever do away with the pre,en,
odous practice of comforting power upon a few,
only 10 be abused by iufc'ing injury upon the
many. Hence, it is to be hoped that this induce
meDt-to say nothing of others equal, powerful
will have It's full weight in bringing atoa, the pro-
posed relorm,-.North Star.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

TIP Some people do MT seem to understand
upon what meat the new Woodstock Political
Temperance Reform" party vegtates 1t lis easily
explained. We sold that twisted nut-cake, i, will
be remembered, for the benefit of the Tippecanoe
Temperance Society, but that body being in state
of Reorganization, the funds were handed over to
the new party, which is going ahead finely. Wheh-
er they will adop, name expressive of the great
cause of their organization and call themselves
THE TWISTED NUr-CAKEPARTY,is mere than
we can guess.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09
TIE INDEpENDTNT TREASURY.

Uncle Sam formerly was or felt competent To
take charge of his own funds without, drposiling
them in banks for safe keeping. An act to eslub-
li.h the Treasury Department, was passed by Con
gress and approved by WASHINGTON, the I'd of
September, 1898. Here are couple of sections
from this act:
"Sec. 1. And be il further enacted, That is shall
be the duty Of the Treasurer TO receive and keep
the money of the United States and to dlsburse
the same, &c. Tie shall ut all times submit TO the
Secretary Of the Treasury and the Comptroller, OF
either of them, the inspection Of the money in his
hands.
''Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, Thn, the du-
ties and fees to be collected by virtue Of this act
shall BE receired in gold and SHrer coin ONLY"
After this connection between the government
and the first L. ). Bank took place, which JET
FERSON recommended 10 be discontinued, but it
was left for VAN buren, 10 bring about n con-
summation so dcvoutly to be wished" Dare the
iederasts renew this unholy alliance! The Extra
Session will settle the quesiion.-Boy Slate Dem.
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A IL T. L q X VI.

Before this paper reaches our readers, the cleo
ton for Council Of Censors will have terminated.
The probability is that the wing ticket has succeed-
ed-ihough we have not as yet received sufficient
returns to determine with certainty the result The
support given to the reform ticket is quite as large
as could have been expected, considering that it
was presented almost upon the eve Of the election.
But the question now TO he asked, is not wheih-
er this or that political party has succeeded, but
whether the gentlemen upon whom the choice has
fallen. are in favor Of so altering the Constitution
Of this State as 10 give directly TO the people the
election Of County officers, &c. The subject will
undoubtedly be brought before the attention Of the
Council at lis session in June, and it is to be hoped
will receive such consideration as its importance
demands, and as will result in formal recommen-
daion for the change.
One Of the most popular and powerful arguments
in favor Of the reform s, that 1t IS strictly demo-
cratc-in perfect accordance with the spirit and
genius Of our institutions compatible with equality
and usiice-and that il will give TO the people the
right and power Of selecting men from among Them
selves, who nre not only fully qualified to fill the
stations assigned them. bu, who will naturally con-
slider themselve, nmennble 10 majority Of the peo-
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

The editors Of the U'atchman have finally con-
cluded that Mr. Fan Buren, did not actually steal
and carry of wagon loads of wash,ubs, pals,
broolns, brushes, wash-slands, stoves, and crock
cry, bu, say, with mysterious air, " somebody
has done it," Very well.
Suppose said the lawyer to the justice, sup
pose, your honor--stole the sheep.
NO, supposablc casc,' replied the justice
sernly.
'Well-well,' stammercd the lawyer, then
then-n-n suppose stole the sheep.
'Tha, will do said the justice; that is quite a
suppusable case-que.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

A correspondent from Middlebury sends on a
rhyme for silver and says, FIVE remain as incorri-
gible as and still persist in the declaration that
no word has been found which will accord with the
terms of the contract, he shall, insanter, file bill
of exceptions and have the cause ordered to a
higher tribunal. In Short he appeals TO "our sis "
Very well. The tribunal is the highest and the
fairest in the land, and we have no objection TO
having the case tried before it, Immediately,
We declare, may it please the court, that builder
is not a rhyme for silrer, and our opponent here,
declares that it just is. The court will take time
to consider the matter, consult authorities, &c. and
decide as soon as may be. Let us have Seven
handed justice" in the case; it will be larity,-
eve say, sis, do you remember that yaller ribbon
you wanted the other day. Nuif ced.)
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The master robber in limJo dgdin.-We stated
Yesterday that Williamson, the bold and successful
robber who broke open the jewelry store Of Davis,
Palmer & Co, had been arrested, but permitted 10
90 at large because he restored the proparty. This
disposition Of the gentleman WAS not satisfactory to
many people, and yesterday forenoon, Mr. Gilbert,
broker, who has been robbed Of some $4,000. took
out warrant against williamson, and officer shuie,
Jr., arrested him near the Ioysion market ycster-
DAY forenoon, and he Is now in Jail. lie may be
examined this forenoon Messrs Davis, Palmer &
Go. handsomely rendered Mr. Ilarndcn the reward,
but he declined it. and accepted in lieu thereof a
gold watch. The reward will 90 TO officers Clapp
and Sbute, Jr.
Williamson walked into a store yesterday morn
ing, and paid small bill which he owed there like
an homes, man. lie says he is a (" Jewclry Ped
r. Boston Post.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

The following note by our old friend Bill Ratchet,
will explain itself, The lines referred to will be
found on the fifth page; and really, cousin OF the
Age, though in our language there Is no perfect
rhyme for silver, vet in consideration OF the inge-
nuity of Ratchet, we think il would be as well to
send him on the nu,-cake, If You can send on an
extra twist, pray do so, for Iachc, is sharp set
feIlow-has keen appetite, and though very high
" tempered, is very humble and hungry. II pos
Sbe, get your new why post master, if appointed,
TO frank the prize ior the poor fellow. Ratchet is
"A true-as-steel whis, even TO the very handle,
New YORK, March 10, lSll.
To The cdiior of Tie Poriiaad Transcript:
My DEAR oLp FRIEND,-I want your aid, to
put me in possession of my rights, The Editor of
II Woodstock, VI paper offered premium to any
one who would furnish rhyme for SILVER; and
yon, am lold, are one of his umpres in the case
Immediately on the appearance of his offer, for
warded TO him, by mail, the enclosed lines aud !
have actual, grown lean with disappointed e,prr-
tatlon, hope dasrred, aud daily hanksring after
that nut-cake, The fellow has snrahed out, or,
perhaps, he hadn't the change To pay Uncle Sam
for carrying the letter. 80 send the lines to YOU,
hoping YOU will see tina, have Justice done me,
in the premises, and that speedily,
A. Is. Have an extra twist for interest on the de-
lened payment. Yours to serve,
HATCHyr.
In relation to the preceding, we have only to sny
that, we published Mr. lalchcs effort for the prize
long time aga and sen, him copy. Wccracked
him up tremendously, for his invention, vii, &c.
We, we did not award the nut-cake, because we
could not conscientiou,ly, Since then, according
TO our announcements wc have sold the nut-cake
a, auction for the benet, Of the National Tipprca-
noe Temperance Society However we will get
our sis TO fry another just as good, with nm extra
twist for the interest, and, a. we have no hopes Of
getting it ranked by our wing postmaster, that is
to be, we will forward i, to New York by private
conveyance, subject 10 his order
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

The character Of the Fremont U'atchman may
be learned from single lesson Some time since
o. A. Brownson published in the Boston Quarterly
Reriep. an article rejecting unjustly upon Mr.
Van Buren,. The New FORK Erening Post copied
this article and commented upon it in just and Sc
we're terms Of condemnation. The Hidtchman, 10
OF his course, copied the lirs,he Brownson article,
and credited it to the Erening Post, and omitted
the remarks by the Post, This is fair specimen
OF federalism in this State.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

In another column will be found an excellent ar
ticle from the North Star, headed A Reform.
We are as ever in favor of the Reform. and so
are the people of this county, and of the state, we
think. Ifa ticket could have been presented, hav-
ing no reference to party, it would have had little
opposition in Windsor county. The bad policy, as
we think, Of presenting ticket, selected entirely
from the democratic party, when portion of the
ticket first presented were equally in favor of the
Reform. as matter of course, induced the wings
to support their ticket, for lear of trick while the
democratic ticket presented not having the sanction
of the party did not command sufficient considers
ton from the democrats to ensure a respectable
support. So, of course the wing ticket, as it is
called, is elected
So be it, John A. Pratt, Martin c. Dcming
Gordon Newell, David Ilibbard, Jr,, Alya r,
French, have assured us tina, they will support the
principles of the Reform. How far it is hest to
carry out these principles is a matter of serious
consideration.
1t only remains for those who are in favor oflhe
Reform to keep an eye on the Council and be ready
for action when the matter is referred TO the pco-
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

Mr. Clay's late dueng affair is not the frs, one
he has been concerned in. In 1926, while he was
Secretary of State, under John q. Adams, he chal-
lensed John Randolph, of Va. for words spoken in
the Senate, aud his challenge was excepted. The
parties met, and exchanged one fire without effect.
AT the second FIRE, Clay's ball went through some
part of Randolphs dress, aud Randolph discharge
his pistol in the air.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

The State Journal Of Jan. 10, 1885, was edited
and published by c. l.. Knapp, and we had not the
slightest connection with, interest in, or control
over it. The .4ge editor is guilty either Of a very
great mistake, or OLA very mean and dshonorabIc
act.-U. Watchman.
Not so fast, good friends You said the propos-
ed Reform was n new thing, and " loco-loco'
hobby We said it was not, and quoted an article
from the State Journal, so Ear back as 1885, to
prove our assertion. Understand, first, and then
rebuke," gentlemen.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

"Charley!"
"Well, SIR"
"Cross the ". Y Planet from the exchange
hook"
"Yes sir, but
"But what, boy :"
"Good paper, sir; one of the BIB"
"Well, know that, but ] get one about once
a month; /"
"Try it little longer, sr.'
"Well, well, you may go.'
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09
I. L. VAN 4NESs
Washington, March II, 1871.

,CTaThe las, Vermopt U'dtchman docs the .Ns,c
York Ereripg Post gross injustice. The extract
taken from that paper, rejecting rather severely ur-
m Mr. Van Buren,, which the w. attributes 10 the
pen Of Mr. Bryant, vas never written by him. 1t
originated with Mr. Brownson, of Boston, and was
copied into the Post, followed with severe COM
ments by the editor. viii the w. make the cor
rcction We shall know.-.N6rh Star.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

Gorerror Gilmore resignei.-Thc Governor Of
Virginia has resigned his office, in consequence of
differences Of opinion between him and the Legls-
lature, growing out of the demand Of New York on
the Governor to give up a fugitive from Justice
Governor Gilmore refused to comply, and gave his
reasons at length TO the legislature which passed
resolution condemning his course, whereupon he
Immediately resigned his Office
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

The Boston Post comes along in new and beau
of Noah Webster can we say, by way of puff
that has not already been said abou, you, Cola
We know Of nothing unless it be reminding the
world of your relationship to us! Refer to the
no, not the old book-but to the two first initials
of our names-C, &. cousin germany
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

The .Naw York Ercaing Posi-, makes its ap-
pearance in new and fine style, There is no bet
ter paper among the thousands that are published
1t is edited by w. c. BRYANT, whose name is
enough to ensure it success and favor.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

"Tt was the remark Of Roman Consul" thai,
this is a marvellousIy curious world, containing
numerous amusing specimen of matters and things,
among which is the Inaugural Of certain Scan
dinayian Preshlen, of an American Republic.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

,CpWe see Ina, some of the federal papers are
endeavoripg TO palm Off upon The community RI
diculous story about Old Tip having an attack Of
isAs nation upon the braf-.
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Collectorship.- Curtis is snre TO obtain this place,
and best evidence Of it Is that Gen. Harrison dect-
y aludes 10 him in his Inaugural Address, in speak
ing of the Curi-meanng thereby, Mr. and MIS-.
Curtis, and all the little Cuitisscs.-.Ncw Era.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

Those federal papers which are talking about the
defeat of the Van Buren, tickle, for Council of Cen
sors, will please remember that no such ticket was
put in nomination by the democratic party
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09
NOTICE..

We shall publish the Address Of Gen. RANSOM
No. 81 Of the Age, Orders for extra copies should
be sen, in immediately, $500 per hundred in
Advance,
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Some poeiaster wrote the following for the Hart
ford Rerieu, but it killed him:

fora hettsU, Dut II kllleu MIN:
Long Is the morn
That brings eve;
Tall is the
That no cohs leave;
Bnc is the sky
That never looks ycler
Hard is the apple
That never grows mcer-
ru, longer and bluer and harder and taller.
Is my own lady -love-my adorable Poll an.
A fellow was seen running up FRS, Street when
a friend inquired what are YOU RUNNING for"
Il am running for an Office What o(Ticen
Squire Rowey's ,-damn it, I'm sued =
Concise and Observation-Disclosures Epitaph
is engraved on tombstone in church-yard in
Ireland:
Here lies Pat Steel,
That's very true:
Who he, Whist was he.
What's that to you'
No. 6 of Roberts ,Semi-monihly Magazine is
received, and is as usual good.
A.tie Coonor IL load
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

Mr. Attorney General Cr,teudcn, according to
the W y. Signal, has no doub, but that Mcleod
will be able to prove an abb.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

"Our nets are floating wide," as the girls said
10 their ribbons.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09
TENT.

Ho Ivy
Tory lngersoll. Erening Journal
| am Ia Jellersonian Democrat--Dani. WeJster,
COMMENT.
Mr. Ingersoll was member of Congress during
the last war, and was Mr. Webster. On the Sth
of july 1913, the bill authorizing the assessment
of direct tax, to defIay the expenses of the war
then raging on the frontier, come up for It's final
passage, IN the House of Representatives Mr. In
gerso voted for and Mr. Webster against the bill,
In 1914 when resolution was before the llou Sc,
extending the rules of war, so as to provide for the
punishment Of spies, who were citizens of the L.
States, Mr. Ingersoll voted in favor of their being
punished, and Mr. Webster against it.
On the 9Th of December, in the same year, pend
ing the motion 10 I'LL the ranks of The army, Mr.
Ingersoll voted in the affirmative, and Mr. Webster
in the negative.
Mr. Ingcrsoll opposed Mr. Gas,on's resolution,
and MIR Webster supported it.
Mr. lngersoll voted in favor of the bill TO rebuild
the Capitol, which was burnt by the enemy, and
Mr. Webster against it,
Mr. Inger>oll was in favor Of having each State
furnish It's quota Of militia, and Mr. Webster was
agains, it.
Mr. lngerso was in favor of providing revenue
to maintain the public credit, and MIR Webster was
against 1t.
In the days of the Hartford Convention, Mr. In
gersoll was denounced for being democrat, and
therefore, only lit to "cioim ,JeIiorship wih Mme'
.Nrdisoa, Feiir Gruady and The DerH." Mr.
Webster was among the high-minded fcderalisls,
who were opposed to shedding out their blood for
Madison and JEFFERSON, aad hat host Of rascals
in Congress, who had L" commenced war for
party purposes, "a "wnr that had been underta-
ken for democratic purposes"
Mr. lnsersoll is now denounced by the par,sans
of Harrison, as a lrderast and terry, while Mr.
Webster goes into the Cahnr, rs " Democratic
whig''--a JclersOnan Democrat!
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

As an extra session of Congress has been def
naiely fixed upon i, may be useful to name the
number Of States ye, 10 elect representatives, viz:
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-09

No 1.-The die !, Gust, AID tho Postmaster of
this City, Col. E. W. Gooch, is superseded. Moth.
ing could save him. Tie was honest, capable, faith
iuI in the discharge of his duties; bu, he must be
sacrificed as victim TO the political prescription Of
the troubled spirits Of the Wing pusty. The Ad-
minislraon WAS willing to lend Itself to their pur-
poses; aud spite Of the pledges Of Gen. Harrison,
and the positive assurance of his fiends, whilst
they were seeking TO elect him AL their professions
are violated, aud the General, the QuaSi
FoiuioHid of New York, Is the first TO introduce
the frs, stroke Of the Guil'o,inc into the TERRITORY
Of the Odd Dominion Very different indeed j. Tin,
party IN seeking Office and in administering it, lunc-
iols'--Suppose whilst the processing Orators were
addressing the Wing Convention in October last
from the por,jco ol,hc Capitol some one had risen,
and pointing to the Museum, which was almost at
lhpi feet, and proclaimed "in Wonder bui'dmg i,
4 Federal officer. against whom no lust ron paint
can be made, uS Postmaster Of YOUR cily-lrt lour
Whg President will scarcely be warm in hN seal.
before Francis Changer shall violate all NCur prdg
cs and sacrifice this man rs n vi tim 10 The pas
sions of YOUR leadcrs"--what would the v hg
then have said To the outrage How vehement
would have been their denial-lrt such is the fact
All their professions are shmciuly cinlemned--
and thai Postmaster is the first viatin TO Prosrrip
ton in Virginia. People of this good Odd Com
monweallh what say ye 10 their faith, their lihc-
uy, or their justice Shame, shame upon them.
No. 2-Dr. L. Martin has been removed from
the Department Of State Prescription for opinion
sake The alleged reason is. that he is the author
of Tiadcr, and other publications. As u man Of
talents aud of honor remarked on Thursday, ~
would rather he the author Of Nindex without Of
fee, than retain the Office without the honors OF the
author"
The HirUora Times SAYS, eve understand
that Daniel Webster, Jr., with companion, crow
ded into the State Department, within an hour az
ter his fathers confirmation, and told Dr. Martin,
the amlabe and excellent chief clerk, that his faith
er had given him thar post. Mr. Webster himself
shortly after entered, and requested DR.. Martin to
remain till next day. Such is a specimen Of Fed
erul decency and hatred ofspoil." But j. it really
true, that Mr. Wcbsler's son has succeeded We
have Wing authority also for it. The Spy in
Washington" Qor Webs Courier) writes on the
9Th
"D1nici Fletcher Wsb'icr was this dnv appointed nm.
der Secretary at state This gentleman during the Prc
dental contest delivered several addresses in New York
which were highly romrlimeried.'
Yet. can il be true Can il be true that the
Premier is thus early fraihcring his nest' Martins
is the first removal perhaps of the new Adnns,ra-
tom and his own sons the first subordinate APP
poin,ment !-Richmond Enquirer.
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WHO is THE TORY

No one American Statesman, has been more
abused-always excepting Gen. Jackson-than the
Hon. Charles j. Ingersoll of Philadelphia. He has
been repeatedly accused of being tory, although
he loaned erery dollar he reas North in The world,
to the government to assis, in carrying OH the war
The following will settle the question of-"who is
the Tory?''