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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09

When the frost Is not more than four or five inch
es deep, it will bear up the team, and ut such
times it is not difficult, by the use of an axe, to
take off the top where you wish TO open your ditch
and when that is done, what lies below, may be
taken out, if it be not loo wet, with any common
spade or shovel, thrown directly on to drag or
rock'boat, and hauled 10 The upand-or if the dis
lance be great, throw either directly into cart
or first on 10 the bank and then into the cart. If
The meadow be quite wet use the shovel or COM
mon spade till you get down nearly to the waters
level, and below that if The mud or pea. be firm
enough, use the urfspade, peat knife or wha,cv-
er else be its name We once opened ditch in
this way in mid winter, and carried The mud to
The shore, where it would have been difficult war
king in summer, and where it would have been
impossible to have gone with the team when the
surface was not frozen.
Grarelling .Meadows. This work can genera,-
y be done with more convenience in winter than
at any other time, and there are but few farmers
who cannot find something of this kind to engage
their leisure hours if they have but the will and
energy to set about ..-.N E. Farmer.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09
SAM JOHNsING ON WIG DEFEATS,

Young Ohio am do S,,,e
Whnr wbig'rv nsed IN ,ye,o,,,o
But, as was TOT M Marina Von
SIGH a usin up, too, y Won nshhsr did enc
Sich usln IN. too. Won noLhor did 600
Iebenleen,h oh dis Oc,oho,
Whig'ry cotch he final sober
De coon he took TO de- elIum fork
AodNSich , sl;nn;, yJ Wv m""'eu, ioIn, l.,
SIGH sLimn" op s"o" !ou "enIe, I Wv: see'
'""""" w 'oo" ~" "eooe' u'u See'
he b,rhororo =, D,,,, ,,
n ma' u reg Tar oull' "'e'' down.
0.a ,'aa nc swore oe coon could beat,
"u' guess NC MISSED MN bout leet-
S;S en su.'" uown STAIRS you nebber did see,
"''" gum uo"h Stairs you nebber did see'
Will. cl
D Dat s ,'' Ut Wills Gla daddy goss-
I NV, ',;'st az, 10, u" NICK ~ poie
"'' S s.%eu t"i "on' care mum mole.
81 sun" up W coohs you nenher ana see,
"''' W w 'oo"s !ou heooer o'd see'
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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09
CHARLES ALEXANDER

tStW TtiE BIT! AND RVsiN ruB Bow PGgnini
tJfdiies-lnd German Bows. all the way from orc del
lar to ioriy-also prime Violin etrires for sale by
RuSSELS CLARKE.
Sent o.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09

- IilNGLES. Pine Chpboarls Spruce and llenlock
- lcards--White and Grey Lime and : hy window
sash for sale by e. r. sHEDD.
WoOl>toch, NAV L., l2io.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09
Division Ofthe County.

fINIiE subscriber has prime assortment of GOODS,
i which he will sellow for cash. Barier, Sh9rt ap
proved credit. He wOul take this method inform all
Interested that he considers all accounts due
madc also that he expects all accounts will be Sstod and
pant Mt the expiration of six months from the commence
mcnt Of such accounts All accounts that paid
will be charged with interest.
J. b. DANFORTH, Jr
Barnard, Nov 18th, 1912. 1871 6w
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09

On or before the 25,h day of December 1912,
(Chrsinas,) the publishers of Brother Jonathan
will issue their
ANNUAL
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which, in point of rlch,mrc and racy Literary Con-
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ly ofpaper, will greatly surpass any previous cr.
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The paper will be Of the finest descrip,ion-- each
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Equally a,ish of expense have the publishers
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plefe, the first American reprint ola HIGHLY
POPULAR NOVEL which will Of course occupy
hut small portion orthe ample pages of this i'm.
mcnsc newspaper Tales, Sketches, Novellclcs,
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AS the "Broher Jonathan" was the first 10 In
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1862 Nassau street, New York.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09
Physician W antcd..

A GOOD, and regular physician will find employment
"A at Plymouth Notch, situated, the road from
irdswatrr to Tyson Furnace, and any ray miles
from any practitioner. lS5-tl
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09
Great Treat for the IloIidays.!
Pictorial
DOUBLE MAMMOTH SHEET.
The Largest and most costly crer issued
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On or before the 25lh day of December 1912,
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will issue their
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09
Commissioners Notice,

TABLE CUTLERY. 100 Case, knives ,nd
forks Just received embracing all the different .ty II,
Of Tea and Table Cutlery. from so IN. The shove
were imported to order and will he sold much lower
prices than ever h,foTr oftscl in 'Ns ,ioinitv.
Augs c. DANA. Ir
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09
DrfgbtoM Market,
MONDAY, NOV. 2S. lSl2,

MONDAY, NOV. 90, 1912.
At Market $50 Beef Cattle, SIS Stores, $500 Sheep
and ecu Swine.
PGlcEs-Berf cattle. First quality 500 % second
quality So % 1915. Third quality, 81 80 90.
srOaEs.-TwO year old 81 IL. Three year old, sli
n 90.
Sisep-Ornary lots 10, 81 IS. Wchcrs 81 7j,nnd 49,
Srine-Lois 10 pcddlc 81 to Tor sows and I'll to
for barrOws. Al retail tor sows mud ) for barrows.
". E.Farmer.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-12-09
DOOR SPRINGS.

IE subscriber having secured letters patent for his re-
Gently invented Door Spring, gives notice that he is
now manufacturing the same ut Woodstock, and is ready
TO execute with despatch, orders for either large small
Quantities OF springs.
This spring for simplicity durability and its admirable
operation in closing doors, stands nnriyalcd.
The subscriber also takes this opportunity to inform the
public, by way Of
TON!
That he is abundanty prepared defend his right as
INVENTOR against all and my who may attempt to avail
themselves unlawmy of the fruits of his experiments
lAASC b. HARTWELI.
Woodstock, Nov. 81, 1912. l35.if
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-29
RNR sc M 81
[FrOm the Mississippi Guard


The crave.
Why should the good 90 there?
'Tis a cold and dark abode,
For the holy men Of praise and prayer,
Who have dwelt 80 long in the pleasant air
And sunshine Of their God.
Why 60 the learned and wise
To house 90 close and damp?
They can gaze not there at the mystic skies,
Nor watch the stars as they fall and rise,
Nor read by the moonlight lamp.
Why 60 the rich and gay
To hut, so mean and small?
No chance is there for proud display,
There is scarcely room in the walls Of clay
For the busy worms to crawl!
But for him who is struggling on
In wild ambitions race,
Who feels that the goal cannot be won
That his spirits drOOp and his strength is gone,
'Tis quiet resting place.
As for him who has weary grown
Of a world that loves him not,
Whose joys have vanished and hopes have flown
Whose only wish is 10 be alone,
Indeed tits an envied spot!
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-29

LITTLE MEN.-Tt tax es little men to set the world
on fire, and polish off their jobs neatly. Show me
a big fellow, and ten to one I'll show you q big
BOBBY; but introduce me TO q small shaveF-any
chap between four feet nothing and FIVE feet four
in his boots-and I'll recommend to your notice .
fellow that knows what's what, and who has plen-
ty of brains in his head, if he hasn't got much to
boast of in the matter of legs in his breeches.
AS general rule, the cause OF the difference in
size of the human family is this: some mems meats
90 into their bodies-others into their souls; con-
sequently, the smaller the corporeal dimensions,
the larger the mental developments and nice UeFsg.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-29

MoDEsTY.-The extreme mOdesty attributed e
females of the present day appears to have been
productive of some benefit to married men. We
heard Of husband yesterday who has thereby be-
come master of his house again-a matter he haS
been unable to accomplish for tome years past
On slight squabble in the morning as to who
should wear the pants, the wife got the best Of
it and had put them on, when he suggested that
the buttons had eyes! Her modesty was 90 shocked
that she cried, and pulled the pants right of!
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-29

A SIxPENoE.-" Why are you so melancholy !"
said the Duke of Marlboro to soldier, after the
battle of Blenhsim. " / am thinking (replied the
old MANI how much blood have / shed for six.
pencem
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-29

CoNcIsE.--A traveller writing from the Coast Of
Africa, says, The people die very fast and the
sheep have remarkably long tails-'
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-29

ArTEcTiON.-Kissing pretty young lady with
your mouth full Of tobacco.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09

| Elder Hines then madesa short address. He pro
ceeded TO mako few remarks on the second ad
vent which he said no felt il duty TO proclaim TO
the world The wheat and tares were to grow TO
gether un Ill the harvest, which is the end. Row,
Mr. Fitch next took the stand, and preached dis
course illustrative of their views. Towards the
close of his discourse he requested all those who
wished for Christ to come and reign over them, to
manifest it by rising 1t was a very civil request,
and wo noticed that most Of those present, availed
themselves ofthe opportunity 10 bet the Lord IN SO
plain manner know their wishes
After Mr. Fitch had closed his discourse Elder
Hines pronounced vaedictory address oil som Q
fifteen twenty minutes in length during when
he said they about to visit the South, and
proclaim the glad news to the slave-to the Souls
in bondage, that next year their jubilee would
| come-that next year they should rise reanimate
from their thraldom, and degradation, burst in irl
umph the chains of oppression, regain possess and
enjoy lost inheritance.--A hymn was :hen sung
| ''From whence doth this union rise,
| That hatred is conquered by love-
| and the exercises closed with prayer. concord
| (N. ii statesman.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09
DSg ATaEsGa

n this town, Aug. 6, Gen. JOEL RoBERrs, aged
Sl-a revolutionary pensioner. He was one OF The
early settlers Of this town, shared largely in the
burdens of an infant settlement, discharged with
fidelity the various duties imposed upon him by
his fellow citizens, and in cid age has departed,
leaving behind him n numerous kindred, and ma
ny friends, to lament his death.
In bennington, 18th ult. Hon. MILLS DEFoR-
REST, aged ga revolutionary pensioner, and a
highly esteemed citizen. He had held several pub
lie offices, and faithful to his trust. Prn
tiers in Conn. will, &c.
In DanvilIe, 3Ist ult of consumption, Miss Mi
Ram Harris daughter of Abner Harris. Esq az. %.
In Peacham, 10Th ut Frederick, of John
Phillips, Esq aged ID years
In Groton, July 49, Of rheumatic fever, DR. 10
ratio w. Heath aged 80.
In Lyndon, Aug. 2, Mr. GALEN l.. BRowN, aged
~ On Sunday, July "a, MIR b attended quarterly
| meeting at the methodist chapel, spoke in the love
feast and partook Of the Lords Supper In leaving
| for home by some casualty, he thrown from
his wagon and so injured that the result was his
death I DO not know whether br. b. had been
thus uniform in his christian not, but dur
| ing his sickness and dissolution he manifested all
that temper which indicates one ripe for the garner
of the Lord. JAMES II. PATTERSON
| In Cabot, of dropsy, July 81, ELENoR, vile of
| Dea. Samson Osgood, aged Sd. May the remem
brance Of her virtues as companion, mother, and
follower of the Lord Jesus Christ be an evahon
of the grief Of bereaved friends and lasting bless
I ing to the circle OF her acquaintance. Pleasant in
life, pleasant and happy in death lComm
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09
SECOND ADVENT CAMP MEETING.

This meeting, which commenced on WednesN
dav the 9th of July, droke up on Monday Inc
first of August. The weather was some W hat I'M
favorable portion ofthe time, especially on the
Sunday preceding it's close, which probably pre-
vented the attendance of many who would other
wise have attended from distance. The mum
her present on Sunday afternoon we should Judge
did not much if any exceed three thousand After
a couple of sermons relative to the approaching
dissolution. O, renovation Of this world the usher
ing in of the miilenia and the coming OF the
Messiah, not as formerly in humiliation, but IN the
clouds of Heaven, with power and great glory, me
faithful who were already made white, assisted by
colored choir, who doubtless will be made SO
next year, sung an appropriate hymn LOT 'he occ'
SION. attuned to Chilly RilIey's' notes. We lei
the "tented field" notice having been gwen tha
the exercises would close the next Day In small
valley stood white concal tent nearly 4Uo ieet IN
circumference at the base, and round I'm curious
order set" was some ten or twelve small tents, o
various shapes and sizes, some for COOKING, some
for refreshments, some for sleep, and other for sell
inc cake. beer, books charts and tracts, treating
upon and illustrating the near approach OF the mi
lenium, and giving reason for their la'"'
! At2 O'Clock most of the people present, congre
rated under the broad white canopy OF the large
tent we should say to the number OF S,oou and
the exercises commenced first by a long, loud and
! f.rvent prayer from the Rev. Mr., next 10
lowed the singing of hymn beginning with the
following words
| "What sound is this salntes my ear, >,
! IT'S Gahriels trump methnks near
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09
Newbury Seminary.

YTVHE fall term o? this school will commence on
d Thursday, August 25 and continue ~ weeks
The Trustees have this season made an addition
to their establishment, and can now accommodate
in connection with provided in the vicinity
Tor those who wish to board themselves, and the
private families that will board, $50 400 studens
so that none who wish TO attend the NewburV
School need fear but they viii find ample accom-
modations.
The Board of instruction is full, having five per
manent and competent Teachers, and Others en-
gagged as assistants when needed Music on the
Piano Forte thanght bv skiliu teacher with the
use OF the instrument for So Price OF board and
tuition as usual LEWIS TEBBETTS,
Sec. Of Board Of Trus.
Newbury, Aug. J 1S42. 262w3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09
Essex Go. Grammar School,
a ~ CONC CORD

FEyHE tall term Of this Institution will commence
q on Wednesday, the 9Th of September and
continue 12 weeks, under the instruction OF It's for
mer very able, faithful and highly respectable
Teacher. Mr. JACOB BENTON, and who has
supern tended said institution for three successive
seasons and raised it from fallen state to its pres
ent prosperous and respectable standing, and TO a
level with the most popular semlnaries IN the coun
try. .
MIR Benton's scholastic attachments and peculiar
fitness for an instructor in tho various branches of
use fn science, are already too generally known 10
need commentator. For forming the manners
and modelling the minds Of the young, Mr. Benton S
fac ul,ies are second none in any respect; and
his qualifications rank him with the ablest ins:ruc-
tors of our most popular literary institutions
Young gen men dssirous Of pursuing studies
preparatory n collegiate course, as well as young
gentlemen and ladies who may wish to review the
more common branches and fit themselves for
school teaching, will find IN this institution all the
required facilities Considering the very respecta-
BILE reputation this school has acquired for three
years past under the superintendence OF Mr. b the
Board hope, at least, its former popn 'ary may be
sustained The school room has been well fitted
up and will be kept in good repair.
Board can be obtained in good families on very
| rea sonable terms Tuition reasonable.
BY order OF the board and in the absence OF the
Secretary, j. G. DARLING, Tr easurer.
| Concord, Aug. 3, 1912. 262w4
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09
n SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
Watches 4 JeWelry.

VNNhe subscriber would say to the people of this
N vicinity that he has lately received an add
tiona supply of tools and materials for the repair
ing of patent lever, and other fine made Watches,
and that particular attention will be paid to
The repairing of this kind of Watches.
Al kinds of Watches and Clocks repaired and
warranted according to quality, and TO the satsfac
ton of tho owners. Also, for sale, cheap can
be found in the country, good selection of
L EPLNE, ENGLISH, FRENCH, CYLINDER,
and VERGE ESCHAPEM MATCHES;
Warranted Silver Spoons, silver and steel bowed
Spectacles, silver nursing Tubes and ThImbles;
all kinds of Watch Trimmings; warranted Gold
Beads finger Rings, Pins and Ear Ornaments, and
other articles in his line. All work sent by stage
or otherwise will be particularly atten ded to and
returned.
Cash paid for old Gold and Silver.
LEWIS r. BROWN.
Lyndon Corner, Aug l. 26Iw3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09

Mr. CHADwIoK-I have been thinking that
the first day Of Sept. neat 1 shall hold Tariff
Meeting at Coventry Falls, and would appoint
Messrs Story, Smith and Kendall to make prepare
ons for me, i. e. see that long rough board table
is erected in cool place for to lay my cold
meat and bread on, and provide load Of hny for
my horse. If the com so disposed they may
send invitations the county 10 such and such
only as are true genuine beLicoe,s in Protective
Tariff A HAY MAKER.
Wheatfeld, 3 Aug. 1912. watch. will notice
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09

appropriation Bill, ard The Bill 10 reduce the army,
In the Senate MIR Buchanan made speech upon
his motion strike out the land sectson and
piled to by Archer and Crittenden. They decar
ed that they would not yield to Tyler's will and
have Congress ruled in all things by one
Tuesday, Aug2.
In the Senate the am ndment to the Tariff Bill
to repeal the Distribution Law was discussed by
several Senators.
The question was then taken and the amend
ment was rejected: Yeas %; Nays Gas fol
lows:
YEAs-Messrs Allen, Bagbv, Benton 3uc hanan K,
Calhoun, Cuhbert, Fulton, King Linn, McRoberts,
pan, Walker, Wilcox, Williams, Woodbury.,
Wright, Young-22.
NAYs-Messrs. Archer Barrow, Bates, Bayard,
Crafts, Choate, Conrad, Clayton, Critenden, Day
ton, Evans, Graham, Huntington, Kerr, Mangum,
Merrick filler ,Morehead PheI ps Porter, Simmons,
Sprague, Smith Of Ia, Tamadge, White, Wood
bridge 30.
And thus il is decided(as far as the cton of Con
gress is concerned)that the Distribution policy be
TO its full extent enacted into law. Messrs Ber-
rien and Henderson did not vote-the former being
here and the latter being absent from the city.
Mr. Benton gave notice of seoeraL hundred anne nd
ments he designed to offer.
The House engaged upon the subject Of
building an iron Steamer on Lake Erie, the pay
ment of the Cherokees, the reduction Of the Army
and the Navy Pensions and preparations, with.
out final action
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09

BRIGHTON MARKET-Monday, Aug. /.
AT market $50 Beef Cattle, Is Cows and Calves,
$500 Sheep and 90 Swine,
PRIcEs-Beet Cattle-We qlote extra 5,3S s.
so. First quay5, 25; second quality a SO a
A 75;-third quality Ss3 rs a a 25.
Cows and Calves-Sales at %, 25 81, and3l
Sheep-Duil and prices reduced. Notat 81 %,
so, 81, %, So and 237
Swine-The large Kentucky Hogs were sold
since last Monday Tor about 3 Sc. Sales to day
of old hogs at 3 Ia 3 a; small Pigs, two thirds
barrows, 3 l &c. At retail from I.2 to 5 | &c.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09
El Be FgY V5terary Institute.
To o 4. i & G .

NAME in to the enclosure Of the subscriber on
" or about the first OF August, one DARK chesh"'
coJored Horse short tail. one white hind foot, n
white star in the face two or three white spots on
his back and shod all his feet. The owner Is
requested 10 prove property, pay charges ana 1ake
him away GhGM " ,co
Burke, August 5, 1912 So2w3
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09

Four young named, LOUSY, Smith, Taylor
and Hays were instantaneously killed by lightning
near Brunerstown about twelve miles from the
city of Louisville Kentucky on the 2ls utl They
had taken shelter from the storm under beech
tree, which according TO popular error, is suPpos
ed to be non conductor Of electricity, but, in this
INSTANCE. it unfortunately proved otherwise.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-09

MIDDLEBURY CoLLEaE.-The Commencement
OF this institution will take place Wednesday,
the 18th inst. The Rev. Doctor Cox Of Brook lyn
is expected to deliver address before the
Phlladelphian Society, and Rev. DIR. Hooker of
Bennington before the Alumni. We are in formed
that the College is prospecting under its new and
able President DR.. LABAREE