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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

ed the Federal Constitution consisted of very wise
men and very sincere republicans. No enlighen-
ed politician would suspect Washington, Mudi-
son, Pendleon of any predeclion for monarchy.
They. had been born and educated under repub-
can Institutions; for every one of the colonies
was as much republic as any one of the present
States. They hud ventured life fortune and sacred
honor in defence ofrepubcanism in the revolu-
ton, in which great contest they had been some
what conspicuous, They had been sent to Con-
vention by republican States for in sending dele
gates to the Convention, every one OF the States
cautioned its own against, adopting any constitu-
ton that conacied with repuhicansm. We
must therefore suppose that such men were quite
as enlightened in republican principles, practices
and institutions, and quite as much devoted 10
them, as Governor Paine or any other modern pol
ilican. IL then such men are willing TO ingralt
this power upon the Federal Constitution, we
know not how Governor Paine can find any diff
Guilty in concelving how it should have been made
u feature of Republican institutions. He says it
was probably taken from the British Constitution
without much reflection upon its Consequences
Here too, we beg leave to express little aston
ishment. And Washington and his associates in
The Convention acted without much reflection up
on consequences! Governor Paine seems to for
get that every provision of the constitution was
CAREFUL examined, in long and arduous debates
by body of men whose intelligence, integrity &
zeal for human liberty was never equelled by any
assembly that ever existed. How unfortunate was
the precipitancy Of such men. And how much
more deliberately would they have acted had Gov
erno- Paine been among them! His honesty in
censuring them, gives an assurance Of capacity to
have enlightened them.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26
HIS EXCELLENCY'S PREDICAMENT.

II will be recoected, that sometime during the
session of the legislature SO much of the Govern
or's Message as related to the Veto question was
referred TO a committee. Tha: committee never
made report! Why not' We say because, the
committee were satisfied that, that portion of hi.
Excellency's Message relating to the veto power
was mere wind and fury, signilyins no,hing;
worthy of no consideration, much less of report
A majority of the committee, we are led to be.
leye were opposed to the Go vernors views
and fort this reason maintained a dgnded silence
on the duty assigned them. The Governor is in
a sad predicament. We pity kim.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

We shall be happy TO unite with the editor Of
The Age in prosecuting any scientific research to
discover the fossil remains Of locorocoism, or bring
to light such scraps of its history as may be ex-
lant &c. Rutland Herald.
Very well gentlemen. Prosecute your research
es through, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, H.
limos, Maryland, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, Penn
sylvunia and New York, and if you don't discover
satisfactory quantity oflhe 'rcmains of locolo-
ism, and scraps enough Of its history ex,ant, TO
answer your purpose we will take hold and he[
you.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26
PRESCRIPTION PROsCRIBED.

A stronger instance of the odium inspired by
the deception pracliced by the party now in power
who sought it exclaiming against prescription for
opinions sake, and nsed it in Il general sweep,
cannot be found than that afforded bv the Senate
rial election ut the Seat of Government in Ken
lucky. Mr. Johnson il the lately removed post.
master at Frankfort. His election TO the Senate
in district where Mr. Crilienden's presence rem.
ders his influence greatest is strong rebuke to
those by whom Mr. Johnson was removed from nm
office which he discharged with the utmost inlepri
ty, industry, and PropIieiy. We know Mr. John
son well. There never was better man in or ont
office and so The people think, as is shown BY his
election To the Senate Of the State.
The following are the returns in the election for
State Senator in this District. to supply the va
cancy caused by the death Of the late Cyrus
Winylte viz;
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26
PERKINSvILLE ACADEMY,

We have received from Mr. Bullard the Assistant
Principal of this Institution Catalogue for the veal
ending November, l6, ls4l
The students in attendance for the year mum.
Der 1911. We are greatly pleased at its prosper.
n.y. The Principal Mr. A. p. Chase is gentle.
men of excellent education and in every way EN-
lneny qualified for his station as is also the As
sls'Ant Principal. The Institution is beautifully
located, in the valley Of Black River, and is well
deserving of an extensive patronage.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

writer in the .New Era, speaking Of Vermont
says the democrats in the Legislature have succeed
ded in eIecling their own candidate, strong and
decided Democrat, as Chaplain Of the State Prison.
The question of politics did not, us it should not,
enter into the question of the election of Chaplain
of the State Prison. Mr. Harvey was elected without
the sgnres, reference TO his politics. We correc,
the .New Era because it is emnen,ly desirable
that the Chaplain of the prison should be kept in
lirey ulootlrom politics, and that the members Of
the Legislature should so understand il.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

The Index, in an article upon political proscrip-
ton, relates the following inciden. of Daniel, the
Black Priace:--
Mr. Webster, the god-like' man, when waited
upon by clerk under his control who had been
reduced in salary, with request that his daily
bread nigh, be restored to him, tore up a letter
recommending it, from Senator Of Mary land and
dnshng The pieces Oh the floor exclaimed Go
ABOUT your business, sir, or / wW discharge you
altogether! lam no aimoner TO dole out charity
10 The pDor.'
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

The editor of the Nashua Gazette saws he late
ly received, from a lady, gallon of very nice
sauce, We have received small quantity of
the same article in our day; i, never yet made its
appearance by the gallon though. Spirit Of The
Age.
We doubt not Maj. that you have received
sauce IN your day, but whether it was so very
nice is a question to be settled We opine it was
made Of grabbed apples and sweetened with vim
egar, instead Of smiles as ours was,-Ahem ".
Gas.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

The word dun was first used during the reign
ofilenry VII 1t owes its birth to Joe Dunn, an
English bai!ilf, who was so ndef,ligabe and skill
ful in collecting debts, that it became proverb
when person did not pay his debts, 'Why don't
you Dunn him = that is, 'Why don't YOU send
Dunn after him'' Hence originated the word
which is in so general use.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

Ting-a-ling-iing! All gcmmsn what have lately
got into the military line will please walk up to
the captains office and we, their commissions.
ng-a-ling ting a-ling-lmg!
Scion Grout Esq, of this place has been appoin-
ted Aul-de-Camp to his Excel'ency Governor Paine
with the rank Of Colonel, Belious Falls Ga:.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

The new contributors 10 Grahams Magazine,
for the volume for 1912, SERGEANT Noon Tafourd,
the author of Ion,' Professor Longfellow, Dr..
Reynel Coates, Miss +. Leslie, Mrs, A. S. Ste
phens, and others, will have articles in the Janua-
ry number
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

The Saturday Courier, has just commenced a
new volume. Its circulation is now over IS, 900
and increasing! The Courier is one Of the best
papers of the kind in the Union.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26
MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.

The Globe contains letter dated, Columbus,
Miss, Nov. slh, in which the writer says the Dem
ocra'lc Congressman are certainly elected, as well
as the Governor If the returns come in as the,
have done, they will have from three TO five thous
and majority.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

What do they propose US . remedy Rich.
mond Star.
Inc STAR o. course. sou are speaking of rats
we take i, corporal
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

lrTsDr Whiltemore is still in town. There can
be no difference Of opinion as to his being first
rate DENTIST. Those who have business in
his line cannot do better than give him call.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

Editors are making fuss over corn stalk sugar.
Richmond Star.
We know one editor who makes quite fuse
over corn stalk fiddle, commonly called the Rich
mond Star.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

MIR EDrroR: Will you have the goodness to asl,
the gentleman who wrO,ea piece in your last paper
signed Batch how old he may be at this time,
and whether, he would consent to lower his pride
little he could find yourg lady who can spell
correctly! Yours,
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26
NANCY ANN.

Certainly my dear Nancy Ann, certainly, we
Will. We say Gn'ch you forlorn old holiness
do you hear what the young lady says Yes well
then you had better attend TO it Immediately, be-
cause, hold you hearts, fact!
What! twenty lhou-thou-and an only
Ex-g-g gsactly!
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

No. 81, of Roberts .Magasine, comes along in.
teresing as usual. 1t contains several escellen,
stories.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

1he Rutland Herald, says, with modes,v
peculiar to il the Spirit ofhe Age, speaks &C.
Many thanks, gentlemen. This Is compliment
altogether unexpected wish We could return 4.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

Foreign News, and other important matter
crowds ont our usual quantity Of editorial thi.
week
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

Wonder if any body has shot anything lately =
Spirit Of the Age.
Yes the feds their granny" Anything more,
Major! ". H. Argus.
Nothing, thank you Colonel, nothing.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

"Several counties are reported, bu. I have moi,
set them down, as wish 10 give wha, is certain"
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26
G.--tN ACT, in addition to the Ais, chop,er q
tho Revised Statues


It Is hereby enacted hy the Genera! Assembly
Of the State Of Vermont, IA follows:
SEC. l. On trial for fJrrihlc entry and dctainer.
as provided in the 4lst chapter Of the revised STAT
ucs. there shall he allowed fily cents for each
WARRANT. one dollar IL the Judge, one dollar 10 the
,'Sire oi the peace, two dollars 10 the pariy re-
covering, and The same fees 10 the sheriff aud n-
rcrs, thu, arG allowed NJ he cou,ii, court.
SIC. >. In crcry suit upIa the ljih section Of
chap. Al, the s'nc fees shall BE- allowed that are
now taxed L-!ore justices of the peace in other
civil suits. Approved Nov. 0, 1871.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

3.-tN ACT, altering section one Of chapter 80 of
the Revised Statues.
Vt is hereby enacted by the General Assembly Of
the State Of Vermont, as follows;
SEC. |. The Grand Jurcrs which may be sum
mOnHd to attend 10 the cOuUiy court IN ,he county
OF Windsor, shall be sumniond to attend the tc ~
Of said court winch shall uG holden mex! after .l.e
first day OF lnly annually in SAID county.
sIrc 2. This act shal! taac effect nom and AFTER
its passage
Approved Now IL, 1871.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

AN ACT, in alteration Of chapter - Of The
Revised Statues.
Il is hereby enacted by the General Assembly
Of the State of Vermont, MS follows;
SEC. 2. 1ho Conuiy Court within and iar the
COUNTY Of Chiltendeu, shall! be held on the fourth
Tuesdays Of May and November in each year, in
lien of the ,iracs now provided by law,
SEc. 2. This act shall take effect on the frs,
day OF January n'Xt.
Approved Nov. 10, 1911.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26
AaD3 OF Teragolgt.

Am ACT, fixing tie time when public acts
shn Il take effect.
II is hereby enacted By tho General Assembly OF
the State Of Vermont, That all public acts passed
by the Legislature of this State shall take effect on
the frs, day Of January after their passage, unless
otherwise provided.
Approved Nov.9, lS+l.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-26

Am ACT, IL alteration Of the 2S,, chapter OF
the Revised Statues.
1t Is hereby enacted nv the General Assembly o
the State of Vermont Tia, hereafter the gralG Jury
in The county Of Grand Isle, shall be summoned IL
attend at the stated term OF the county cour, il
said county, to he held nar, Gfer the frst day OF
July each year, AID the clerk Of said court shall
issue venre accordingly.
Approved Now |, 1871.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-12

"Iis EresAsney the President Of the United
mi,lee style him. Ief, the City yesterday morning
for Washington His reception and entertainment
must have gratIfsd him greatly, and disappointed
him most ngreenby-for, it is said, he assured one
Of bis Locofoco friends, that, from what he had
heard, he did not expect TO be permitted to enter
the Corporation. Possibly it might have been So
and he might have been compelled to J5uUiae upon
the Commons, had ho not been accompanied by
more f'clno,ing charms than pertain to any mere
funcionary, however exalted or potential The
expectation derogdiory TO the good City OF Rich
mond, however, was not realized. All who APP
preached him, so far we heard, treated him with
cylity, and the great bulk Of the ciIz,ns treated
him with marked courtesy, by preserving the most
respectful dis,ance-nOt even passing between the
wind and his nobility. The reception, nevertheless
asmost iucrng-or at least, will be 50 construed
by that happy disposition, which CONSTITUTES every
thing into a compliment VIII en- ascribed the eICc.
ton Of Gen. Harrison 70 his association with John
Tyler and reads IN tho successes Of the Locofucos
Tyler victories. "The Prcsden, was waited upor
by the prncipil gentlemen 81 both pnuies' 50
the official report ~ tho Court Gazlus al Wash
inglO1 Will run. MT - -, and -
-, and ID. Brockenbrough, MrTite Wicker
| Mr. Senator Lyons, Mr. Samuel d. Denoon, c ol
/ Bigger Gov. Rutherford Mr. - Usher, Mr. n i,chie
| Maj. Hyde OF the Richmond AuiIery, COL Nun
ford Of the Blues, otc. etc.-n the shining orna
mcn,s Of both parties pad their respectful dsvoir
TO His EIceency- thereby declaring their heart
appreciation ~ his firm, noble and manly cours,
and giving the strongest assurances Of their futur
support. fits EKcsleney was earnestly enueate
10 prolong his stay among his old and adnirin
friends-and extensive preparations we're made
give him a magnificent SUPPER q, the new on
splendid Uotel-as feeble token Of their dsiir
guished consideration, and TO rebuke the mereilo
persecution, with which he ho, been visited by n
Clay Bank Wings. His ExcelIeney was deepI
affected by these grateful manifestations Of los
and admiration-but both Of the honors he wi
compelled 70 decline. lie could not Crafty ID
wishes Of his friends-although consonant 70
own by remaining another day-his presence b
ing imperiousy demanded at the Seat Of Cover
ment by grave matters Of state, which no me
personal qualification could ever induce him Tor Of
moment TO neglect The compliment Of a supp,
he feelingly Misunderstanding his friends tn
the geatest pleasure Of bis life was to NEE, his mum
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-12

4 and may be safely laid by IL not immediately want
cd. Its Of m consequence whether this bs paper
or coin; all thst is required il that Il be OF fixed val
nc and currents that is, easily Transferable from
msn to man, and from place to place.
The precious metals ate not riches, where labor
IS not secure Of its reward. Spain, with all her
mines Of precious metals, the poores, nation IN
Europe before the reSol nton in South America. She
boosted that the sun never set upon her domnons ;
yet her gigantic bulk awaited her nothing. MIR.
Burke eoaipAred her, in tho British House of Com
mons, TO "a whale, ST andsd on the sea-shore OF
Europe" The creative industry of her People was
not brought into action while England, without
mines OF silver or cold, found the wealth To sub.
sldiEe Germany, Prussia, and Russia, and ultimate
ly 70 overthrow the colossal power of Bonaparte,
by her money. What we want is, some currency
which will pay for labor in agriculture, m,nufac-
lures, commerce, and the arts. A farm improved
so as TO augment its product, has added TO the ma
tlonA wealth in direct ratio TO the increased pro-
tuct,ou. new factory built is all gain 10 the
wealth Of the nation Tor neither the stones timber
nor IRON Of which 1t IS composed were worth any.
thing, inirnsleally, until they were used in the
structure, or Its machinery. IL creation by hui
man industry, mental and corporeal; and so with
every useful thing TO which productive industry j,
applied. LIT our statesmen eontrive some means
~ which the industry of the country can be brought
nto profitable employment, add they will have
iene their whole duty as regards a circulating me.
hum. Short oiihis the country will not and oush,
ot 10 be satisfied, whatever party be IN the ssesn
ant; and IT this be done, foe ourself, We do not
are iarthins what party tiumohs.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-12
No. 2.

'23 A, Brook street, Saturday Night
"Sir,-I send you the enclosed, which have Just
received from the lord IN waiting, IN answer 10 my
letter. Though regret her MaJesly's determine
ton, which, OF course, is come uy the advice OF
her ministers, yet may mention hat am certain
that all the petitions will be laid before her Mses-
~ by the Secretary OF State. OF the conduct Of
ministers in proroguing Parliament at this moment,
It Is impossible TO speak IN terms TOO severe. IL
indeed, addng Insult to injury, and most awful Is
the responsibility which they Incu. From my own
personal knowledge, can state that they have
been warned by owe who IS no partizan, but has
the best means OF knowing the cOnseq uences which
TO be dreaded from the course they are taking.
My belief, however, IS that though we cannot
hope that Sir Robert Peel will OGns forward the
repeal OF the present corn laws, ye. he will be the
me OF their being repealed. II is satisfactory ~
and, from al. accounts, that he has done more TO-
ward It by his conduct IN Parliament during the
last three weeks than all the previous agitation on
the su6jec'.
The Duke Of Welngton's answer 70 Lord Rad
nor and myself proves now true Inc saying, that
one half the world does no. know how the other
half lives, or rather, s,arves.
! remain, Sir, your obedIent servant.
KINNAIRD.
'Sidney Smith, Esq. Secretary to the Metropolis
tan AntI.COrn.Law Association"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-12

'TTosVener- street, Oct. 4, lS4l.
"Sir-Wi,h much reluctance, and after grea, he.
station, have been induced by certain crcumslan.
ccs which have come to my know edge TO give Up
my intention oil asking for an audience OF her Ma
jesly, and Of delivering 10 her Majesty IN person
the petitions which you forwarded 10 me- But
have myself delivered them, with eighteen Others 10
Sur James Graham, the Secretary Of State Tor The
Home Department; and lie voluntarily undertook
to present them 10 the Queen before the final Dc.
termination for the prorogalion should take place;
to state TO her Majesty the prayers Of them, to-
grther with the number Of signatures appended TO
each; and IN those where, having been voted
at public meeting, they were signed only by the
chairman, TO draw her Majss.y's attention to that
particular.
Under these circumstances, trust the petitioner,
will not be disappointed that have thought j! right
not to penevere IN requesting personal nIervisw
with her Majesty.
81 am, Sir, your obedient humble servant,
"RADEUA.
"S. Smith, Esq, Secretary 10 the Metropolitan.
Anti Corn law Association"
Following this, IN the paper from which we copy
is list Of the addresses IN question, the mere s
occupying a column and quarter.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-12

On the morning of the 2sth October, A, sbo,
BY, the residence of her brother, DR. A. E. wr.op
10 Isle "f Wight county, Mamma wR.ss. after :
few days illness, f,om an acute attack OF Pneumo
MIA.
The sudden death OF this esiimablc young lady
has shed gloom upon society, and created a yod
IN the circle OF her relatives and friend, never to b.
repaired. In all tho relations OF life which she had
filed, she had walked blsmeless. As daughter.
she ~asiiutliul and affecuonate; as sister, loving
and eonhdlng; and as n frend, disinterested and
sincere. To those who knew her, words are vain 20
pourIray her virtues, and the proudest evidence of
her worth, Is that she was beloved by all. To know
her. was but to Owe her.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-12

rons and dolirng admirers around the festive hoard
| But he was forced TO consult his position--and 4,
was Incompatible with hi. exalted station to play
the table orator. THE "euriors aniiqMs" here in
Iterposed, and assured him, that he would very
eheriuliy enact that part for hml His Exeollency
et the City Thursday morning, amidst the roar Of
artillery from Capt Hyde's Compauy--a delicate
compliment duly acknowledged by many graciou,
ana eondeseendng bows Iii, EIeelleney arrived
al tho Seat Of Government last eysnng-hrhly de
hghted by his visit to the Capitol Of his native State
the abode Of his old friends, and the scene Of hi,
early triumphs. The visit will constitute a green
spot IN the waste OF money. He speaks Of IL in
rsp'ures. He found there-the richest reward to
the honest public servsnt-sympathisins friends
who entered into all his trials and difficulties, and
deeply eondoled with him for the cruel persecution
and harsh injustice with which he had been treated
Tor following the dictates Of his conscience II we
might single out one, where oil were sympathetic.
who did especial honor to himself and to human
nature, by display OF tender sensibiity, we would
mention the venerable and distins uished editor of
'ne Enquirer. This eminent parsonage called upon
the President the first evening OF hi, orival-nnd
IN long and interesting feis a ts.s, manifested all
m"se generous emotions, which are inseparablo
wv" io'hy natures. Ito welcomed tlls Exccllency
to the Old Metropolis, with a melting eve and en-
phaue shake Of tho hsnd--whieh expressed moro
strongly than language, the deep emotion, of the
heart lie paid the highest compliments to Hi,
E1cetlencys Roman hrmnes.--r ecounted, with
touching 'ensibility, the msuy wrongs he had en-
aured at the hands Of merciless whiss-snd bade !
him. with irresistible pa,hos, Come to this bosom.
my own stricken deer! They embraced and |
shared each others tears TIE scene was most
'heeuns-snd has made an ndelible impression |
iPon the heart of His EIcellency."
81 ends the ofhcia narrative. IL might be deem.
d superogotory, if not impertinent in us, to add
ny thing to the interesting recital But Injustice
las been done 10 the Superior, at least, due
Weight has not been given to it and its authors.
was distinctly understood upon the streets. tb,,
was to come off, Subscription papers had been
'ourins the town. Thirty names had been pro-
ared-9S Locos, Wings and Tyler.men. I'm.
er these encouraging auspices night arrived. The
niry OF the Hotel was crowded ''Why. nil IN,
'wn are coming to the Supper" Remarked one
es,' NepIed another and nnother) "they are
bout to give Boris a tremendous Supper!" AT :
n this, nothing more was heard of the Tvi.y
uTperl