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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19
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Some time in the early part Of the summer hap
pened at our city post office. where | saw one Of
the messengers belonging to the General Post OF
flee hand in parcel about four feet long, carefully
cnveloped tied and sealed, directed Ia some per-
son in Virginia, and bearing the high frank of
high dghltary Of the Post Office Department,
whom an editor ola Turf Register. The post
office clerk observed that he thought il was to
heavy 10 be admitted in the mail, and returned il
TO the messenger. Now, what do YOU think that
parce! coniainedi would give a month of Sud
days and you conld not guess: so will tell YOU.
On inquiry, i! was found 10 he iointed fishing rod
weighing about four pounds, when EXTENDED reach
ing sixteen or eighteen feet. ANY person, curious
in the history Of times that would take the trouble
to inquire at the Post Office Department. might
learn more of the fishing rod and the fisherman
too.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19
PIPE LAYING DISCLOSURES.

Soon after the exposure Of the infamous Wing
Election Frauds of 1888, our readers may remem-
her, that an attempt was made by the wings TO
neu,ralize the charge made, by inducing and no
doubt bribing one Of the chief instruments in the
consummalion of those frauds, GLEYrwoRTH,
to swear to false Gfidorit, setting forth that B.
T. Butler, lhen Distric, Attorney, Mcssrs Steven
son, Edmunds and others, had entered into con-
splracy to brlbe hun 10 make those disclosures. 1t
was understood at the time that EDWARD Cur
tbs, one of Webster's United States Bank en-
dorsers, was really the author of Glenlworth's
false affidavit. For this and other services to the
wing party of like character, no was rewarded
with the lucrative appointment Of Collector Of
the port Of New York, which office he now holds,
through the influence no doubt Of Mr. Webs,rr--
In addition 10 NIL the evidence which has been
previously published in relation 10 this subject, we
have now that which we give below fiom Mr Al
ExANDER HAMILTON, wing lawyer Of New
York, which is brought out in consequence Of
quarrel between himself and Curtis. II seems 10
us tina, evidence like this should silence even
wing audacily. 1t shows, says the Evening Post,
the intimate connection Of Mr. Curtis with the
election frauds Of 1888, and to what disgraceful
methods he resorted, to conceal those frauds
from public exposure. The card throws some
light upon the reasons for beslowing the place Of
Collector upon Mr. Curtis. The value Of his ser
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

Changers Disirici,--The papers are not agreed
in regard to the result but the ex-Poslmuster
General is probably elected Ills majority is es.
timated at from 200 TO 400. In the same counties
last year, the wing majority was 1900. lie run be-
hind the why Assembly ticket 200. " This (says
the Journal of COmmcrce) must be rather morli-
r ing to the ex-Postmaster General and will. per-
ha2s, revive certain "reminiscences connected with
the attempt 10 head of Capt. Tyler"
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

See the call for meeting, at IIatches' Hall on
Monday evening for the purpose offorming Ly-
ccum. The object is laudable one, and well de-
serving the attention Of The yillage.We hope to see
the meeting well attended, aud some efficient mea.
.rre. adopted 70 render it If some use.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

We cannot immagine what we have done.
Spirit of the .7ge.
Nor can any body else, Major Richmond Star.
No body expected you could, corporal; moles
re not very sharp eyed animals.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

Jonathan. Miscellany comes along once in the
while. I, i. a capital thing, though, come when,
and os !, will: do the Dollar .Maga:ine. Both
nvbli.hed at the office ofthe Brother JOnathan.-
nv the way, "Black Bill in the last Jonaihan is
n capita thing.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

iLJe A better driver than Palmer il not on the
road between Concord and Nashua. What travel
Ter don't know Palmer
.Wlnthester Memorial
1t is well you said between Concord and Nash
ua," my boy. We have driver or two in 'thess
diggns," who won't "knock under" to Palmer or
any body else Take New England through. and
you can't begin to find so many genemanly, in
tclligent temperate and "hard up" drivers as wo
keep "cons,an,y on hand" in old Vermont-and
there's our gove-pck it up if you dare, any bo-
dy in the world.
There boys, don't say we never gave you any
thing Put ZEN through!
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

We have received from Hon. II. IT. Chids.
President of the Berkshire Medical Institution.
Catalogue for 1871. from which we learn that The
number Of students is 1903. This is one Of the
very best institutions Of The kind in the country.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

Tery inportaai.-The .Ntw Era says that a
rumor has somehow got ahoat, that the Cider
Gratis have elected one member Of the Michigan
| legislature; tho rumor is doubted by some.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

.NsW York. The result of the late election in
in the Senate and in the House % Democrats to
SO Cidercrats: Ga majority on joint ballot; that
will do
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

at" whose sign pociical make, It's appearance
on the first page, is informed tina, his favor came
while we were absent, which fact accounts for its
late appearance. We have place for hun a, all
times.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19
Il % COS!

TT ~UUI
Ofhcsc las have changed Gom Cidcrsm to
Democracy, within one year! Such is the result
Of" the sober second thought of the peopl", and
The infamous proceedings of The last campaing -
The people cannot long be deceived.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

Tap the editors heads. Richmond Star.
Very well; hold still corporal; ,phack! Brass
just rs we expected.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

Two PULLS AT Ir.--Recently in Ray county,
Missouri, man named White was executed for
the murder Of Mr. Adams. When first suspend
ed from the gallows the rope broke, but after
respite Of fifteen minutes, he was again swung off
and paid the penalty Of the law.
Crescent City.
We commend the proceeding to the advocates Of
capital punishment. Isn't il beautiful
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

Isn't it a little singular that ma7slquShisr is
mans iaughier' That's ours, don't steal it,
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

"Ilelp II, corporal or we sink!"-Spirit Of the
Age.
Well then, confound you-sink.
IL
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

The editor Of the St. Charles Free Press don't
'mckc Pipes says hs ms 's.i. ,lcro II he ct.rf.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-11-19

The fac, is, corporal, you arc a cod.booded.
selfish old =; Charles, turn the cri,ter out Of
the house!
, 1841-11-13

office, and at his house, and went back to
Ohio, Ewing-like, without giving him amo.
conversation or a word of c%onsola-
ton. A lady, the wife Of a clerk in Mr..
Changers Department, and 10 kin to us,
called upon Mr.. Grangerto request that her
husband might not be removed for opinions
sake, and was told by the agreeable Postmas-
ter General, before she could say a word,
that she "need not say any thing in her hus-
bands favor, for he must asd should be re.
mogsd." And Mr.. Websrk "the god-like"
maa, when waited upon hcrs under his
control who had been reduced in salary, with
4 request that his daily bread might be resto-
red to him, tore up 4 letter recommending
it, from a Senator of Maryland, and dashing
the pieces on the floor, exclaimed-"Go
about your business, sir, or 1 wW discharge
yom altogether! lam no Aimoner to dole out
charity to the poor" And, in our own case,
when removed by Mr.. Granger for writing
a song upon Wing Glory, we were told by
him that, although he had no objection to us
as an officer or Il man,, our political course
was such as he could not sanction; and we
must depart from the soft cushions and the
coal fires Of office-not at the end of the
month, but at the moment; he having used US
until he had finished the lettings, and could
get along without US.
Had the late cabinet continued land Gen.
Harrison would have continued them and
obeyed them during his official existence
Judging Of the future by the past every
democratic ofIice-hclder in the United States
would have been elected upon the breaking
up of the extra session of Congress. Many
gentlemen of our acquaintance, now in office,
were notified TO hold themselves in readiness
to 20, but the death OF the master changed
the men. The omnipotence of the servants
bowed to another master, and they who were
whe,,ing their beaks for a supper of blood
MSre sent to their former insignilicance, filled
with malice, envy, and revenge. The axe
of the terrorist was s,opped-rhe guillo,ine
Observation-Disclosures gathered upon its sharp
edge, and cob-webs formed upon its strings
and ~pullies-and then, suddenly, as if by
magic, the proscrip,ionist became a liberal
and the she wolf 4 lamb.
, 1841-11-13

OCIS ~ tiC bdilh VI tHC III otutSos
This bill was presented to me by the joint
Committee of Congress at IL o'clock on
Monday, 14th inst. In what precise period,
by legal Interpretation of the Constitution.
can the President retain it in his posses.
sion before it become 4 law by the lapse
of ten days?
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
To the Secretary Of the Treasury.
February %, 1871.
Sir-in answer to your note of this NOR.
ming, just delivered to me, l give it as my
opinion that you have ten days, exclusive Of
that on which the bill was delivered to you,
and Sundays; hence, in the present case, if
it is returned on Friday, at any time while
Congress are sitting, it will be in time.
1t might be a question, if returned after
their ad adjournment on Friday.
have the honor to be,
With perfect respect,
Your most obedient servant,
A. HAMILTON.
To the President Of the U. S.
The bill was signed on the ,25th, being the
llth day after its presentation. So long had
the President retained it, the apprehension
of n veto become very general, and, after
the tenth day had elapsed, it is said that one
OF the Committee on Enrolled Bills waited
upon General Washington, and very eagerly
exclaimed" Now we have you! The bill
has become a law by the CONSTITUTIONAL
But the President that day finally decided to
sign the bill, and return it accordingly. The
President had great difficulties in regard to
it, and a veto message was actually prepared
by Mr.. Madison, by request, and is now ex-
tant.
The.bill to renew the charter Of the old
bank in 1911 was defeated by the casting
vote of George Clinton. The remarks ad-
dressed to the Senate by him on the occasion
were prepared, it is said. by a distinguished
member of the present Senate, who took a
prominent part against the bill in the debates
at that time. Mr.. Clinton said, among other
things. sin the course of a long life, | have
found that government is not to be strength
ened by an assumption of doubtful powers,
but by a wise and energetic execution Of
these which are incontestible."
The charter Of the bank of 1915 passed
Congress on the Goth Of January, and was
by President Madison on the 30th of
the same month.
The charter Of the bank of 1916 passed
by Congress on the 5th of April and was
approved by the President on the 10th Of
the same month.
The bill to renew the charter of the same
bank was presented to President Jackson on
The 4th of July, 1882, and was vetoed by
nim Oh the 10th of the same month.
While the charter Of 1891 was before
President Washington for consideration, he
the opinions in writing of his Attor.
1ey General, (Mr. Randolph) of the Secre-
AIRY o fState, (Mr. Jefferson) and both repor-
ing the act to be unconstitutional, the Presi-
lent called for the opinion of the Secretary
If the Treasury, (Mr. Hamilton.) This was
TO the first two, and contributed to
induce the President TO sign the bill.
Mr.. Jefferson's opinion was included with
he following paragraphs relative to the veto
THE negative Of the President is the
hield provided by tie Constitution to pro-
est against the invasion of the Legislatures:
Ist, the rights Of the executive; Cd, Of the
judiciary; sd,of tho States and State Legis-
, 1841-11-13

A Yankee in Boston, has set up a one
horse thrashing machine for the convenience
of parents and guardians having unruly boys.
He'll lick an urchin like thunder for four
pence. Small lickens done for two cents
only, and the most entire satisfaction war
rented.
, 1841-11-13
TOO GOOD TO BE LOST.

Day before yesterday, two gentlemen, dis
tinguished alike for pipe-laying zeal and want
of office, were surprised by a visit from a
semi-official, who informed one Of them that
a commission as a%counsel would be issued
to him the next day, but gave the other no
hope.
The lucky applicant reioiced exceedingly,
and went out to tell the news to his friends,
while the disappointed one borrowed a sum
of money from 4 fellow boarder, and dcpar-
ted for a silent walk, enveloped, by mere &c
in his lucky comrad's new over-coat.
The rewarded pipe-laycr returned to his
lodgings at evening, in high glee; but judge
of his establishment upon hearing that his dis
appointed brother pipe-layer had walked to
Bladensburg and taken the cars for Texas or
some other warm country. This game of
friends is a little too bad-even
respect their ~neighbors great coast.
[hder.]
, 1841-11-13

"Now Tibe," says Pete, "you know that
l know that you know that you don't know
that | don't know"
81 know that" says Tibe.
, 1841-11-13

CALL AeArN.-The public papers are beg
cling the suspended banks to resume. Bet
ter ask a ~pickpocket never to put his hand
into his neighbours pocket.-[M. Y. HeraM.]
, 1841-11-13

"Did you present your account to the de-
fendant?" enquired a lawyer of a client. 81
did your honor" Sand what did he say?'
"He told me to 60 to the devil" And what
did you do thens @Why then l came TO
you."
, 1841-11-13

"John you dog, are you into them sweet
meats againw
"No ma'am-t the sweetmeats is into me-"
, 1841-11-13

lature. The present is the case Of a right
remaining exclusively with the States and,
is, consequently, one of those intended by
the Constitution to be placed under bis pro-
lection. VI
at must be added, however, that unless
the Presidents mind, on a view Of every
thing which is urged for and against the BILL,
is tolerably clear that it is unauthorized BY
the Constitution; if the pro and the con hang
so equal as to balance his judgment, 4 just
respect for the wisdom Of the Legislature
would naturally decide the balance IN favor
Of their opinion; it is chiefly for cases where
they are clearly misled by error, ambition,
or interest, that the Constitution has placed
a check in the negative Of the President"
, 1841-11-13

We subjoin the following history Of Banks
their various characters and voters-from
the National Intelligence. This may
throw some light upon the views and opin-
ions, which we entertained upon this momen-
tous and vexed question by some of our
first Presidents
Bank History.
The character of the first Bank of the U.
States was presented to President Washing
ton for his signature on the 18th day Of Feb.
ruary, 1871. The following correspon.
dence 'ensued between the President and
the Secretary of the Treasury:
Wednesday 23d, Feb, 1891.
Sir,-I have this momen received your
sentiments with respect to the constitution
ality of the bill "to incorporate the subscri.
bers TO the Bank of the United Stales."
This bill was presented to me by the joint
Committee Of Congress at 10 O'Clock on
Monday, 14th inst. In what precise period.
by legal Interpretation of the Constitution
can the President retain it in his posses
sion before it become a law by the lapse
of ten days?
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
To the Secretary Of the Treasury.
, 1841-11-13
B R A DICAL,
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER, 10, ls4l.

The. November number of the Ladv's
box, abounds with IFS usual quota of inter-
sting matter.
We learn that the serice& of that accom-
Used writer Miss. c. NJ. sSdgwick are en-
aged in future for each number OF tina, in
eresting periodical.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1841-12-16
State of Mississippi:

| ANTE COUNTY.
Circuit Court, to November, Term, 1871
Van f. Swearingam,
william Middleton. $3.50
NJ Office is hereby given, thar on
In 9Th Of July, l84l, Van F. Swear
ingam, plaintiff in this case, applied for
an obtained an attachment from Russell
Jones, a Justice Of the Peace, in and for
said county, against tn G goods and chat.
tells, lands and tenements, Of William Mid
dleton, defendant, for the above sum of
$3.50, returnable at circuit court to be
holden at Liberty, in and for Amite coun.
ty, on the second Monday in November
next, l94l, and unless the said defendant
shall appear, give special bail and plead
or demur, within the time prescribed for
appearance at said Term, judgment final
will be demanded against the property at
tached, and the property SO attached will
be sold and applied to tho payment OF
the plaintiffs demands and all costs.
+. M. DAVIS, elk.
Geo. r. Webb, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Liberty, Sept. 80, 1871 4ow4
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state of Mississippi ;:
C;ron;, ANTE COUNTY.
S, ncul Court, to November Term. I84I
stephen Wilkinson, | 49,

C;ro,;. ANTE COUNTY.
S Slrcuit Court, to November Term. ,84,
Stephen Wilkinson, 'o4i
VS.. AuooL,,,o,. e :,
W w y AM Middleton, sum of 500 "'
~ oilCE is hereby given that on the
ny mN ON Of July, R4l, Stephen WIKI,
a 'ls1n, Plaintiff in this case, applied for
anu ~ obtained an attachment from Ham
c" e." Justice of the Peace in and
ana me me county of Amite, against the goods
M SGd GG1nalie's, lands and teSements, Of VIM
M Middleton defendant, f1ihe above sum
81 oi. one hundred dollars, returnabe at a
circuit on e court,to be holden at Liberty in
Inu iof amlte county, on the second Mon.
H. 10y ~ november, next, and unless the
1 eI shall appear, give special ba
'"G p'eaa or demur, within the time pre-.
,e Tor appearance at said Term Judo.
nent final will be demanded against The
property attached, and the propertv 81
will be sold and applied TO The
ayment of the plaintiffs demands and MI
Osts. r AZ nnXtIS % ",' al
0Hsley Plaintiffs Attorneu.
Liberty, Oct. 7, 1871. 4ow4
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A LADY'S
Description Of herself and the man she would
like for husband.

A lady who believes she can,
A treasure be to any man;
Now weary Of single life,
Is much inclined to be wife.
This state we should prefer, and why ?
The scripture bids us multiply:
And where the scripture can decide,
Iis proper il should be our guide.
I'm handsome-innocent withal;
Neither too fat, nor yet too small,
Neither too high, nor yet too low;
Nor yet pulled up with pride or show
MY cheeks are blooming as the rose,
MY eyes are black as common sloes.
10 try my sense in me you'll find
All virtue mi It's purest kind,
do not say I'm very wine,
For gentlemen would mo dispisc,
But can declare without disgrace,
have as much assuits my race.
The aforesaid beauties possess,
You may find more, but not see less,
Now, OF the husband propose,
My senti mcnts shall disclose
To me no widower need apply,
Nor shall ! tell tho reason why.
! could not choose a fop or bcaux,
Or fribble, who delights in show;
No rake shall Ger me infcst,
A clown, ! certainly dctest.
Beauty and wealth don't require,
Such things wero never my desire
MIN have virtue that alone
nv aWn
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NOTICE.

A I the November term, l84l, of the
IA Probate Court of Amite county 7
Will present my account as Administrator
on the estate of Jane Moore, Guardian of
Green G. Sarah Ann, Ellis r. Gabriel C.
Martha Jane, CasweIl C. and Joseph B.
CASTOR, for final settlement and allowance
E. CASTOR.
\, 4 administrator.
november 4lh. 1871. 3t-45
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l T. QMl) THURSDAY, DECEMBER le ,s4,

Pepilc and Liver affection for monv -
and followed the advice of phvs;ci0 y yo on,s
sldered eminent, in their proIession UEh !
out being benefited. finally rial MIN "
Peters Mcdiciaae Stomachicae 81 Hen oS ~.
and after making use of two na ''osIe'
lound myself restored to perfect hoaI'h ;
my counenance instead of beino naI L" 49, :
naggard, resumed its former beaItbGi
appearance, and incredilable os !, NV
appear, | gained nearly twenty nonni y
additional weight in the short space Of ,en
weeks. 1t is five months since S,ona 'oI
taxing the Medicine, and have fell F nv
retVn of the disease, nor have I , he
least reason to suspect | shall. | would
earnestly recommend all persons simiIar'
~ afflicted, to make trial of the same rem
edy BRYAN ATTEM lG'l.-
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Price So per box.
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ale at the Drug Store of David Jewet,
liberty, (Miss.) "o''
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NOTICE.

HEREBY forewarn all persons from
IL trading for two certain notes given
by me to W. Bedding, for one hundred dol
lars each, one due the first day of Jan
uary eighteen hundred and forty-two the
other Que the first day Of January eigh-
teen hundred and lorty-three, the con-
slderation of said notes having entirely
tailed and therefore | do not intend 10 pay
them.
". S. CASTOR.
November, Sd, 1871. 3t45
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NOTICE.

"A 4 the December term I84l, of the
IN Probate Court of Amite County,I will
present my accounts for final settlement
ana Wi allowance as guardian of Orlando
hlnnebrew, at which term all those inter.
eSled can attend if they think proper.
j.. e. KlNNEBREW.
NJ Guardian.
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