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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

A very slight difference in the prices of the ari-
Giles which Mr. Munroe used which were so re-
publican, and those which our log cabin Presi
dent calls for! Mr. Alunroe could dress his venera-
bic person before mirror that cost fifteen dollars,
but the hero of Tippecanoe must have one that
costs SEVENTY-FiVE! Mr. Mnnroc thought a
carpet that cost one huRlrsl and torty dollars
would do well enough for him, but Old Tip cannot
afford to walk upon one that costs less than
iCPTWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE!
a washs,and that cost sic dollars, would answer
for Mr. Munroe, but one that costs EIGHTEEN
will only answer for the log cabin dwcllcr Oh!
consistency!
We do not write this article to complain of any
thing Old Tips friends have done, but to show the
dcspicabc means to which the fcderalsts resorted
in the late cnmpaign to deceive the people 1t may
be that all the articles called for to furnish Old
Tips house, are nccessury'and proper: we do no,
say they are not; we only wish that the people may
understand the wrotched game that has been played
upon them by the fcdcras,s
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TICKLED TO DEATH--'IN COORsE.'

The Watchmaa says with the hugest qualification
that "NIr Davis received the unanimous approba-
ton of our delegation in Congress for Dist. Atty.
This Mr. Davis, is the same Charles Darts CO.
loborer of one Gen. Walton in the cause Of fedcr-
alism, and published and anti-war anti-democraic,
anti-decent paper, at Middlebury. Good Go
ahead The Patchoguers will raise the dell
with the Republican portion of the wing party
Stand back gentlemen Old Tips back-cockade
friends first, wait ! wait don't be ravenous.--
You'll come in just in the third row, exactly: i, e.
after the old blue lights, and the corn-led gals. :"
There's where you'll come, my boys, and if there
are any old clothes left, why, you can put them on,
if not, do Mt get 'ruyious' about it, but elevate
your voices to the same old pitch, and go it
"For Tippccnnoc
And TYLER too,'
and suck your thumbs for sauce.
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CIRCULAR.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
March 90, 1871. (
WlfCh z
To the Hon. Thomas Ewing,

To the Hon. Thomas Ewing,
Secretary of the Treasury:
SIR: The PRESIDENT is of opinion that it is
great abuse to bring the patronage OF the General
Government into conflict with the freedom OF cleo
tons; and that this abuse ought to be corrected
wherever it may be permitted to exist, and 10 be
prevented for the future
lie therefore directs that information be given 10
all officers and agents in your Department ofthe
public service that partisan interference in popular
elections whether of Stale officers or officers ofthlS
| Government, and for whOmsoevcr or against whom
soevor it may he exercised, or the payment of any
contribution assessment on salaries or official
compensation for party or election purposes, will
be regarded by him as cause of removal.
1t is not intended that any officer shall be restrain
ed in the free and proper expression and mainlen-
ance OF his opinions respecting public men or public
measures or in the exercise, to the fullest degree
of the constitutional right of suffrage But persons
employed under the Government, and paid for their
services out of the public Treasury, are not cxpec-
ted to take any active or oficous part in attempts
to influence the minds of votes of others; such con-
duct being deemed inconsistent with the spirit Of
the Constitution and the duties of public agents
acting under it and the President is resolved, so far
as depends upon him, that While the exercise the
elective franchise by the People shall be free from
undue influences of official station and authority,
opinion also shall be free among the officers and
agents of the Government,
The President wishes it further to be announced
and distinctly understood, that from all collecting
and dsburlsing officers promptitude in rendering
accounts,and entire pUncluaily npayng balances,
will be vigorously cNactcd. In his opinion it is time
to return, in this respect, to the early practice of
the Government, and to hold any degree of delin-
quency on the part oIlhose entrusted with the pub
lie money just cause Ct immediate removal, lie
deems the severe observance of this rule to he
sentaI to the public service, every dollar lost to
the Treasury by unailhlulness in Office creates Il
necessity for new charge upon the People
have the honor to be, sir, you Ob't scrv't,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
[Simiar letters have been addressed 10 other
heads of Departmental
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

The late Chnrlcs'Orn POsimader.-1hc knot
of bitter and unrelenting enemies Of WILLIAM
SAWYER, ESQ.,, may now rejoice, for season
that the axe Of the WING POLITICAL Gull
LOTiNE has fallen upon the object of their hatred
HATRED caused by no other reason than that Mr..
Sawyer, through good report and through evil re-
port-though he and all his political associates are
denounced, by gentlemen, as "PirGtcs and Plum
dercrs, =" Desiruciires," " SpoiIers," and such
cut-hroat appeaions as Charlcs,cwn wings daily
and hourly handy from mouth 10 mouih-has ever
been the unilinchng advocate for democratic prin-
ciples. The biicrest and most hypocrical among
his opponents can bring no other charge against
him. None who have had business at the Post Of.
flee during his term Of Office will deny that the
public have been better accommodated than il ever
was before, and that the duties of the office have
been promptly and faithfully performed. The VOL
un'ary written testimonial Of uhigs to ihis-of
wings opposed TO removals. enough. As a man
of integrity and trust, he has for long time been
receiving testimonials at the hands OF his fellow cit
liens, without distinction Of party the many re-
sponsible Offices he has held, those he now holds.
are evidence of the estimation in which he Is held
by those who do not allow party TO render them
deaf 10 the voice Of justice. As an ever ready and
always able advocate for democracy do his friends
honor him, ..and for these will they sustain him.
Go on, We disciples of Washington! We condemners
of removals from office for opinions sake Every
stroke of the axe Of our ll.LOTINE only shows
the depths of your hypocrisy Your broom is
sweeping clean Il ranges from keepers Of light
houses, with families dependant on them for sup
port. 10 those who eau bear the process if need be-
with chccrluIness--yea, those who can
Smile at the drawn dagger,
And defy iis point" Boat. Post.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

Looh here BdchciorS We have at length
found an able defender of the rights of the ancient
and honorable fraternity of single gentlemen. 1t is
" The Bachelor" published at Athens, Geo, b.,
the Bachelors Club" Who'll subscribe; We
have constituted ourselves an agent, and proceed
TO dub Maj, Eastman ofthe Woodstock Are anolh-
or, 1t is Spunky: and good n"'"'rd-l's motto is
"we know our rights; and knowing dare maintain
them. ~ H. Argw.
You do perfectly right, Baldwin. We accept the
agency and proceed to business forthwith. Come /!
Come llere--you poor, houseess, useless, mus
'y lus'y. rusty pack o. miserable de,ils,--.do YOU
hear: Walk up and subscribe for this ere paper yoi
advocates your principles, and defends your rights
and privcrlcges Walk up Walk up!
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SEE THIS!

We found, the other day, an old copy of the fed
eral paper published in this village, May %, 1910
That paper cnumeratcs among tho doctrines of Gen
Harrison, as laid down in his letter TO Mr. IIarmer
Removals from office should not he arbitrary.
but their should be stated TO the Senate, il
requested, at the time OF nominating SUCCESSOR
What commentary upon this doctrine, is the
unprecedented and savage prescription that has
characterised the Administration, properly denom-
mated The GuiIoiiae administration Again
"Thc President should never suffer the influence
Of his office to be used for purposes of purely
PARTY CHARACTER"
In the name Of common sense, If the President,
has not " suffered the influence of his Office 10 be
used for purposes OF party character in The late
removals from office, for what has he'
In the same paper, same date, among enuner-
alton Of the awful, odous and revolutionary doc
,rines Of Mr. Van Duren we find the following
"Pubc officers, however capable and faithful.
may he removed aud others either faithless or in
competent may be retained at the mere ,riH of The
Presiaent, as may best serre The inisrests Of The
party"
And, again
10 the vieiors belong the spoils of victory"
Comment upon these extracts is unnecessary. 7,
was the remark Of a Roman Consul in an carIv pc-
Rod of that celebrated Republic that mos, strk-
ing contrast was observable in the views or somc
people before and after an election.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

More Reform" 1t will be noticed that iIr
Hill, the Receiver Gcnernl, and Mr. Barnes Naval
Officer at this district have been removed, and Mr.
Samuel Rockingham appointed to the former, and
Mr. Isaac i. Davis TO the latter office. Messrs Hill
and Barnes have the honor of being the first officers
which have been removed from Office in this Dis
,rct, in consequence Of their political opinions be-
ing opposed TO "the powers that be-" and which
now have the rule at Washington. Mr. Davis is
dlaPdated sprg of the old Arisocralic School has
lived on public pap and the proceeds Of others la
Dor for some time past, and will probably continue
TO for four years to come. Mr. rockingham is pe-
culiarly qualified for the office which he ha, re-
ceived, from having been Cashier Of the Branch
Bank Of the United States, located in this city, and
at present agent for Biddle's Bank. Independent
of these recommendations, i, should however. in
Justice to him be said, that he has the reputation
OF being worthy, honest and gentlemanly man.
Bay State Democrat
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02
MORE, OEIING.

The Ogc Clique have extended their e1p!ora-
tons from the Pantry aud Kitchen of the White
House too the bed clothes aud other convenient
ces of the Presidents Chamber. One of the letter
writers in his correspondence with the Philadelphia
United States Ga:eiie, complains oflhe appropria-
ton for new Furniture us insufficient for The needs
OF the Hard Cider and Coon Skin man:-says that
there IS woru lack of bedding, which has put the
General 10 some troube-as Mn VAN buren,,
being n widower, cared not about blankets, but
slept under cloaks great coats and such like sub
sIltutes for covering What Loco-foco
Charleston lIerrvrt
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02
SEVERE REBUKE.

On the day Of the Inauguration, among the multitude
who called TO pay their respects to President Iarrsonw
junior officer of the Navy, who quite inebrntcd--
The President, with piercing eye, his situation aud
sadS am very sorry to see You any person in your
condition here.'-N. y. Express.
Very piercing ye,that of the Roman Consul,
to perceive that man was a little hop arc you
when he was quite inebriated.' IIe'sa very re-
markable indiwidooal, our scandinavian, Scylhian,
Asialic, lIelyetic President VERY remarkable.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

South COrolira.-This State voted for Aaron
Burr Tor President, against Thomas Jeferson-i
also voted for Martin Van Buren, for President, a.
gainst William Henry Harrison.
The same, we believe, may be said Of n. lamp
shire. The Tact needs no commcnt.-.Hadisonian
The federal papers resort to all manner Of false
hood and perversion to make the people believe
that their party is the democratic portion of the
country. The above, from the NTadisonian, is only
n small sample.
The facts in relation TO the votes cast bv the
state OF South Carolina. are as follows: WASHING
ton. Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson Floyd.
MaDgnm, and Van Buren,. She never cast her
vote for Aaron Burr or William Henry Harrison.
The Presidential votes given by New Hampshire,
were for Washington, John Adams, jefferson,
Pnckney, Clinton, Monroe, J. q. Adams, Jackson,
and Van Buren,. She never cast her vote for Aaron
Burr or VIM. II. Harrison. Saratoga Sent
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BEAR DOWN, Boys!

The poor Patchoguers, groan and pe'spirc mos
horribly about the Oge business, Some of then
deny that they erer had anything 10 do wiM hi,
speech, Others say "H dill its wOrkVH pas a lier'
Bear down upon them, democrats! Keep this most
miserable and wrctched electionecring laIsehood
before the people. Charge it upon the lcderalis,s
ovo...L. .u"No 1nrIn lace me MUSIC,
the abandoned lalsifcrs! ont let them pass, on
any occasion, without asking them, hows Oglo,'
- lend me Ogo's speech 49, got any Ogos
speeches ?'-how'rc the gold spoons these days,
&c. Bear down upon them! Show the honest
people who have been deceived, extracts from whip
papers admitting that OgEes speech wasa tissue Of
iaIsehOods; that the "goM spooas,ia Ogle's speech
turned ort 10 be sIrer gill !" that Gen. Harrison
does not find furniture enough in the White House
TO SNAKE him comfortable :" h" that the Log Cab
in (D al .N6rh Bend pas BETTER FURNISH
ED then The Presidents House, whRe occupied IN
Mr. Pan Buren," Charge all these things home
upon those, day and night, in every town, who
peddIed Oglc's speech during the election, and
swore constantly that every word of it was true:
take them in all public places, hold them up to
public scorn and contempt. Don't let them back
out, or paddle off, or coax, or brow-beat. Bear
down upon lhcm' Let the people understand them.
Brand them Mark them! No matter who they
are, judges, lawyers, doctors or minio,crs-a who
have aided in distributing aud endorsing that
speech now admitted 10 be false every one of them,
charge them in the hearing of the people with their
disgracetul msehoods. Don't be afraid Now is
the time! BEAR DOWN!
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

The fcdoralists are in great trouble about the
exposure of one of their miserable electioneering
tricks, the Gold Spoon humbug. They say it is
small business to talk about French bedsteads,"
sc. 1t is, eh' Why did they talk and brawl SO
much about the Presidentss furniture during the
late elcc,on' Stand up to it, gentlemen What
is sauce for the goose shall be sauce for the gander
in this case whether you will or no. If you will de-
scend to such low and despsable means to gull the
people, you shall be exposed; no mistake about it.
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PLEDGES.

During the canvass of the Presidency the Ilar-
risoniles promised much reform in the Adninistra-
ton Of the national affairs, if the people would en-
trust them they have succeeded, and we are now
10 witness in what manner they redeem their prom
ises. That they may not escape recollection, we
give sample of them.
The expense Of the Government being extray-
aganl, should be brought down to 10 millions of
dollars, which they say is enough.
Remember The Pledge;
That within three months aiei it was known that
Harrison was elected, money should be plenty, and
in general circulation.
Remember the Pledge;
That wheat should demand one dollar and quarter
bushel; corn fifty cents pork six dollars; and
other articles of agricultural growth in proportion.
Remember The Pleigc:
That the salaries of members of Congress, and all
the officers of the Government, being cxtrayagent-
ly high, and corrupng to the spirit of Democracy,
should be greatly reduced and that should be one
oftheir first reforms in coming into power,
Remember the Pledge:
That the people being ground down by high taxes
ii burden too intolerabc TO be bornc-would, as
soon as the people elected Harrison, remove the
weight of oppression, land unshackle our prosperity
Remember the PIclge;
That general prosperity should smile upon the land
distress should be stranger to the people; wars
should be ended; general peace for ever establish
ed
the anxity already cyinced by those who condded
in the promises aud the attempt those who made
them to avoid the responsibility if they fail, is an
earnest of the doom and the disgrace that fate has
in waiting for the Administration coming into pow
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

,Nr clay and histrienis.- are crcdhly in
formed that the following scene took place at Bal
timore, between Mr. Clay and one of his friends who
Ind been disappointed in procuring an office. Mr.
Clay was confined to his bed from indsposition
when this friend was announced Nh Clay directed
him 10 be admitted, and upon his being ushercd into
his chamber Nh Clay arose from his bed and sal
uted his friend in the following manner BY God
y" III pay them of for this The influence
OF Mr. Clay IL perfectly prosirnted, and his friends
have nothing 10 expect from Mr. larrison's Admin
islralion.-.NtW Era.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

Our friends who may wish to subscribe for the
Globe, during the extra session. can do so by hand
ing their name and fifty cents 10 the Posimas,ers Of
their respective towns, and requesting them TO for
ward.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

"lt was the remark of Roman Consul tina,
"somc things can be done as well as Others" us
Gen. Harrison said, when he jumped sixteen feet
into the air, from his horse, which was falling
through a bridge.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

The Boston Alias, calls the accomplished editor
Of the Richmond Enquirer, an " old Joor," and
the Troy Jphig, Patchogue paper, says his,
DEATH would be Of great service to the Union. ~
This is whigsery, ladies and gentlemen, unadui-
terated whiggery,and allow us to say, il is growing
more contemplate, and despicablc every day.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

Feleral Rjorm.-A Resolve has passed the
Legislature authorizing the State Treasury 10 OBJ
tain loan Of S25O,OOO. In little more than two
months alter the federal reformisis are seated in
power in This State they prepare 10 add fso hundred
and fCIy thousand dollars 10 the State debt A
most extraordinary commencement Of a reform
Bangor Democrat
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

We commence this week, Mr. Thompson's story,
The Shaker Lorers, and shall strike off few cx-
ira copies for any of our friends who may wish
them
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

or riM their Heads-herc goes another. 1t is
fun to the boys (dcms.) brt death to the frogs
(cds) We learn that William Sawyer, Esq has
been removed from the Office of Postmaster, Charles
town, and Mr. Harris, whom nobody knows, ap.
pointed in his place. Keep the gulolnc going.
Rnn NinLe UcnncrnI
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

The Philadelphia Spirit Of The Times has been
enlarged and improved. 1t is really one of the hes,
papersin the Union, and it gives US great pleasure
10 notice this evidence Of lis success.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

The Boston alias, speaking of politics, says of
the Pagons: " When a monkey is their God, what
must his worshippers be'''
Did the Alias mean this 10 apply to Gen. IIar-
rison and his supporters
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02
NOTiCEuaAGAIN.

People who have no business to transact in our
Printing Office, are, once more, requested to keep
ont of it, at all times The next notice of this
kind will have an odor of personality about it,
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OLD TIP Il THE ConN.FED GALS"

OLD TIP Il "THE CORNsFED GALS"
The letter from which the following extract i
taken was written by wing in Washington to
friend in Savannah, and is cut from the Richmoa,
! JThig:-
"We stopped day at Petersburg, Virginia, tc
see the old man. lie looks jadcd out. The nigh
before he had blow out at Richmond; all hands
even old -, was lordly tipsy. Gen. lIal.
rison's hands are so lame, that he can scarcely gc
u mug of cider 10 his moulh--he declines shaking
hands with any one, even the ladies', but the wal
he smackS them eff, is Just the old Virginia way
A report came over in the morning cars, as how he
Kissed the Richmond gals, and such turn out oil
women you never saw. Don't understand mc ia
say that the old General kissed ALL the women OF
girls who presented thensclves-no HE ONLY
.r"ort r'iii1 'LhI .hIaESI, GOOD-SIZID
HARD, CORN-FED GALS, FROM II TO 2s
YEARS OF AGE Among all the girls in Rich
mond and Petersburg, none nrc now considered
prime unless they have had smack from the Gen
eral; all Others are considered inferior to mddng
quality. Had the General kissed the Virginia gals
before the late election, he would have carried the
State by one thousand mOjorityn'
A man of some TASTE is that Roman Consul, that
wv hSt' iho"sh, VIC icdIIl DcS lc"Nc W submit,
that his taste ran away with his judgment. We
reckon the girls, whom God did not happen to make
"prlm, good-sizcd and corn-lcd," and who, new
crlhcess, have undoubtedly labored as hard as the
better endowed, in these respects, to secure the
election Of The illusrious Scandinavian kisser, will
not be over jealous in his cause hereafter. The
old fellow may have good reason for calling to mind
the line of the poet,
Hell has no fury like woman scorned."
We cannot (orbear contrasting tho conduct of
our renowned IIe!ve,ic Chief Magistrate with the
splendid and essentially republican motto of one of
his illustrous predecessors, who is somcwha, known
for having won battle second only to that of Tip
pccanoe! we mean Gen. Jackson; part of which
is, protecting all and granting .tarors 10 none"
However, Old Tip and the sighted fair ones may
settle their own hash it is none Of our bread and
cheese
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

We see that the democrats have swept all before
them in Chelmsford, Mass We send copy of
the Age into that town,
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OGLEIST.

Ogle in his speech, was loud in the praise of Mr.
Munroe's Republican simplicity, and thought his
furniture was costly enough for any President
Among the articles of which Mr. Munroe's furniture
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

IDSThe democratic party have nominated Ron
ERr II. MoRRis for Mayor Of New York city,
Election April 10.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-02

Park Benjamin, the editor of the .Niw U0rN,
knows thing or two. Instance; he dominates
PEAsE the celebrated candy fellow for President !
Tire Ia humbug, in these Old Tip times! We go
in for Pensc, and the illustlous Loui. Oi6n Goo
lick" for vice.
. liur mt ,,ttrb ovp,
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TRANSLATION,

"I'hc President is of opinion that some sort of
plan must be devised to eject from office those
democrats against whom no offences are alleged
"lle therefore Directs that information be given to
all democratic officers in the various departments,
that " Interference in popular eections,' such Us
talking and voting against ''my administration"
"w be considered cause Of removal Suhscri-
hing for democratic newspaper, "will be consid-
ered, as an assessment for political purposes,
and punished as above.
Co}ici,--" 1t is not intended" however, that
any ,rhig Office holder shall be restrained in the
free aud proper oppression oad maintenance Of
his opinions respecting public men aud public meas
urcs-or in the exercise to the tGliest dcgrce ofhis
constitutional rights" such as speaking,
writing, publishing, or hcing political dr-sergeans,
Although it is not expected that they will devote
all their time to political purposes still! "the Pres
ident is resolved that opinion shall be free among
the officers and agents of the Goycrnmcnt''-pro-
yidcd they arc whigs,-.Nc'c Harea Re- isicr,