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NJ | S G E L L A N Y .
The Post Oaice Department and its VIe-
Tins.


Mr.. Spooner was arrested in this city,
a short time since, on the complaint of
the Post Office Department, for convey
ing letters contrary to law. Several
suits are instituted against him, as we
understand, at once. The bail deman-
ded amounts to nearly the sum of$6OOO
An application to Judge Belts to dis
charge Mr.. Spooner on common bail,
has proved unsuccessful, and be now,
we believe, lies in Jail. II will be re-
membered that like suit in Boston has
been decided by the U. S. District
Judge-an able jurist- against the Gov
eminent.
Under such circumstances, the ques-
ton comes home forcibly to the mind,
Why does the Department pursue this
course against citizens Is it to obtain
fair adjudication on disputed ques-
ton Or is it because the Government,
feeling itself strong in power, and hav-
ing the resources Of the nation at COM
mand, believe it can crush an humble
individual : If the former werelhe OBJ
ject, different course would be pursue
the individual, while willing to meet the
ISSUE, and to have his tight and the rights
of others fairly tested before the proper
tribunal, would be suffered to go at large,
either without bail, or on giving such as
lie could command. If the latter is the
design, and the Department is deter,
mined to place its own arbitrary con-
struction on the law, and to have its own
will, right or wrong, then it is pursuing
a natural course--or at least, the course
TO which arbitrary and vindictive power
is ever too ready to resort
Ii is but too common that men occu
plying official stations, are perfectly re-
lentless in their persecution of citizens
who have the boldness to oppose their
dictation, or to doubt their infalIibility.
For months past the Post Office De-
partment has presented wanton exhi-
bition of this spirit. II is spirit which
must and will be rebuked. No infalli-
bility alta hes to heads of Departments
under our Government. The swelling
pride Of officials, however high, making
their own naked will the rule of action
to all others, will find this not the coun.
try for its diligence. In contest on
a question of law, the Government al,
ways has a sufficient advantage over an
individual it is contest between the
strong and the weak -between the rich
and the poor. And vindctive and OPP
pressive is the more intolerable, because
if the final decisions of the Courts should
be against the Government, the individ-
ual is without any redress for protrac-
ted Imprisonment, for all his heavy ex-
penses, for the gross wrong he has suf-
fered. 1t is high time that a rebuke
should he found in public opinion against
the high-hand and arbitrary measures
Of this Department ofthe Government -
if contnued, and the Government per-
severe in the course it has entered upon,
the whole Post Office establishment will
tumble mass of ruins on the heads of
those who so recklessly abuse their
power Y Evangelist.
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A G z N r S .

The following gentlemen are authorized
10 act as agents for this paper:
D. Fish, Burlington. J. S!edman, Chester.
benz. f. Haskell, A. & F Kelly, Dandy.
Cornwall. L. Deknap,
Cyrus w. Wicker, East Barnard.
Ferrisburgh. J Harri, E Poullney
n n q aito, co'hsn. R. s. Ws'si.
E. B. Hill, Shoreham. ]. w. SAWYER,
G.W.Kelley, Brand, SbaHsbury..
PIusiord. N.Safford, Spring
S. w. Boardmah, p. d. Bradford,
Castleton. w. Randolph.
Geo. Graves, Samuel l.. S. Murdoch,
Coung, Rutland. Woodstock.
JL.Marsh, Clarendon B. G. Fisk, Bethel.
J.LMorse, Rochester. O. Murray Braintree.
Jas. Barlow, Bristol. Adds Brown,
AlvinEy Thompson, Nottingham.
Waterbury. DR.. S. Wilcox,
Danl Lothian, Stowe. Bennington.
Ansel Adams, Cyrus S. Spauldng,
wilmington. Morelown.
W.Warner, Andover. N. A. Spoouer,
Monkton.
TRAVELLING AGi.NTs.
w. G. Brown, Orren Shipman.
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mere being anti, Christ, he must arrogate
those titles of Jehovah which are more au.
gust and peculiar. He comes into the
church and claims to be the head in the
place Of Christ, aud brings in a huge mass
of ceremonies of human invention in the
place Of the Holy Ghost How unu.tera-
bly, offensive to Holy God must be the
usurper! We have seen some accounts
OF visits TO this antiChrist by American
citizens, in which we must say that a re-
spect appears to have been shown him
which no christian could tolerate for mo
ment. The truth is, we have nothing TO
do with The private virtues or good quail
ties of the pope. Ii is enough TO know
that there is imposture, bldsphetny. aud
the stamp Of eternal death in his very OF.
fee. Ills enough to know that he is
robber of the rights of christians; that he
suppresses the word of God by his own
authority; that he binds his adherents TO
himself by prolane and ungodl y oaths, aud
that he is the visible head Of II system of
spiritual corruption, which is inconceiva-
bly, hateful 10 God, and which is denounc-
ed by the most terrible lhrealcungs Ia his
gospel We may have compassion on the
poor deluded victims, and we may honor
such Catholics as A Kempis, FeneIon and
Pascal, who soar above the system; but
we must have no words of apology for that
awful Beas, on whose forehead the bun
Of prophetic inspiration has written its
most lucid inscription.--N. Y. Ecan.
"HOLY and REVER END is HIS
n1me."- BIBLE.
Will the Reverend editor Of the New
York Evangelist show US the difference in
principle, or the difference in Bible license
between His Holiness the Pope or Rep-
erend Doctor Of Dioinity?' For my own
part, cannot see why ills not jus, as prop
er 10 say Holy Catholic as Reverend Prot
eStGM. If am in error, would thank any
one TO enllgh,en me and since one editor at
least of the Evangelist claims to be an ex>
ponnder Of the scriptures, trust he will be
willing to ShoW the difference, if difference
there be that his knowledge may extend 10
Others. Ed VOICE.
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1888

Even in our free country, the grand evil
IS too much government. We have
seen enough 10 convince US that liberty.
not government, is the thing we want.
to secure peace, order, efficiency, conf
t dnence, sound opinions and good conduct.
The sacred rights of individuals, are
what we wish to see more clearly under
stood and acknowledged Give US lib
erty land we have no fears about the safe
ty Of the mails. BY the way, we are
happy to see the Tribune by our side in
this matter.-JonrnaJ OF Commerce.
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LIBERTY CONVENTION
FOR BENNINGTON COUNTY

' l.
At Manchester on Wednesday June 18th,
1874, for the nomination of County Senators,
and other business of interest,
H RHS,5 Ao soTTUM ''''} c. cosn'y
CHAS. HICKS, oonlihI''ee.
As there is no hour set for either of the
above Conventions TO commence their bust
ness, will suggest the propriety, and the
necessity Of having one commence in the
forenoon. As the District Convention will
be composed Of more who live at a distance,
| will suggest that that Convention, assem-
BILE as soon as 10 o'clock A. M. If this il
not right, the Committee will give notice.
Friends Of true liberty! will you not be.
stir yourselves, and secure an assemblage
worthy the cause and the occasion 2 Rouse
we, and let US see real 'Plausburgh batle'
turn out 4! EDITOR.
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PRIVATE MAlLs.-So far as free ex-
presses have been tried, competition
with government mails, have been more
expeditions, more accommodating, more
secure, and more sacred for all real use
fitness. A little reflection shows that
it must be so. Private expresses are
personally liable for the safe performance
of all they undertake their whole es-
tate is committed in the case. The whole
establishment with its honors and emol-
unents, its disgrace and loss, is their
own. La he government post office, no
one is responsible. Amy post master or
subordinate, or even the head OF the
Department, might rob letters to any
extent, and yet the government would
not be responsible. Private expresses
are responsible not only for dishonesty,
but for accidents but the government
may itself commit fraud to any extent,
and yet not be response Bile. We hear
the cry necessarily of the safety of the
mails !! the safety of the mails and
yet robberies and detalca,ions and losses
are frequent. But by the expresses
not loss of one letter, so far as we
know, has ever yet occurred, with the
exception of Pomeroy's trunk, which was
found at an immense expense on his
part and when stolen, though left ex-
posed with a culpable negligence which
will never be pardoned, it was no more
exposed than is the whole United States
mail, habitually. The trunk stood for
an hour on the deck OF the steamer -
the pile of mail bags is always in the
same condition through the day and
through the night. Was it ever known
that a private express made up mail
for the Great Western, and sent it to
Boston or for the Boston steamer, and
left it at Norwich ? Were the mails
of the expresses ever seen trundling
down the sidewalks Of Broadway in a
hand cart, violating both the laws of Sc
curity, of the city, and good manners :
The number Of losses by the mails is
strangely few, we acknowledge, when
we consider the scandalous carelessness
with which they are treated by their sa-
cred guardian the government In our
judgment, government is not wanted to
determine the quality of beef and pork or
-four, nor can it have a monopoly of car
rying letters without great mischief -
Government have always done too much
for the people. 1t has been found out
that the people eau keep guns without
shooting each other, and print newspa-
pers without getting up Instructions ;
in fact, be free, and do as they please,
and still behave much better, and the
government be much more secure, than
Under more arbitrary administrations -
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Presidency, the wishes Of New-York
as expressed through her ID Delegates to
the Wing National Convention, will be
responded to by that body. The dis
cussion is earnest, calm, and brotherly,
and the indications are suspicious.
The Postage Reform bill finally passed
the Senate this morning by the follow
ing vote !;
-Messrs. Archer, Atherton,
Bayard, Buchanan, Clayton, Crttenden,
Dayton. Fairfield, Francis, Henderson,
Huntington, Jarnagin, Mangum, Mer-
rick, Pearce, Porter, Rives, Simmons,
Sturgeon, Upham, White, Woodbridge,
Woodbury,-23
Wings II Democrats G.
Nays essrs. Allen. Atchison, Bag
by, Barrow, Benton, Breese, Foster,
Fulton, flanagan, Huger, Johnson,
McDufie, Semple, Sevier-l4
Wings 8; Democrats II.
So the bill goes to the House, whence
l wish it safe deliverance 1t is not
by any means all it should be, but it is
so great an improvement on the present
exorbitant system that should rejoice
to see it become law.
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE. We learn
with deep regret and humiliation, that Mr.
Russell Craymour, an old, widely known
and universally respected resident of Char
lote, committed suicide on the night of the
goth ult. by cutting his throat. He relir-
ed at his wonted hour in the evening, af-
ter performing his usual religious exercis-
es, namely, making prayer, reading q
chapter and joining his family in singing
a hymn. Between 10 and | | o'clock hia
wife, awaking from stun Der, observed
him getting up. She spoke 10 him and
receiving no answer, concluded all was
not right. He went directly to the but
terry, took a razor from the shelf and with
one stroke cut his throat from ear to ear.
After committing the fatal act he shut the
razor and LAID it back upon the shelf. At
this moment Mrs Craymour having light
ed lamp and called her eldest SOP, wen,
with him to the bu,tery, where they found
the wrelched man leaning against the door
and the purple current flowing in torrents
upon the floor. He lived but few mo,
mentS.
Mr. Craymour has for many years la
bored under serious depression ofspirits
at times, and some three years since en-.
deavored to put an end to his existence by
laudanum. The reason assigned for the
horrd act at that time, was that he con-
sidered himself riendIess-lhough the
sooner he could cast from him the count
less ills which flesh is heir to- the better
He was rich, and had long been free from
any pecuniary embarrassment. Nor did
his depression of spirits arise from any re-
ligious enthusiasm; he was TOO intelligent
to be superstitious; possessed the conf.
dence OF all who dealt with him, for his
strict integrity; was beloved by his neigh
bors as valuable citizen, and revered by
all his acquaintance as one who possess
ed the virtues of MAN. Thus situated 10
society, and enshrined 10 the bosom of
large and afectiona!e family. he became
disguised with life and strove TO cast it
from him as an insuppor:abIe burden
How melancholy the thought - Ver-
genAes Verm0nte,.
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N @ T | G. T. .
P Hill OIL KHAN .

An adjourned meeting of this Society
will be held in the Town Hall, on Friday
evening, May 10Th, at precisely 7 O'Clock.
Question for Discussion-
Would the annexation OF Texas be pre-.
judicial 10 The interests of The u. States.
S. d. WING. Prest.
G. E. HovEY, Sec
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N O t C e..

The subscriber will address tbs
friends in Leicester, upon the subjec. Of
Temperance, on the second Sabbath III
May, at half past o'clock, p. M.
ALSO,
An address will be delivered in West.
haven, Providence permitting, on the
third Sabbath in May, at precisely
o'clock, p. M.
r M PHILLIPS.
Brandon SEM, 1874.
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FOR THE
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
AT Manchester, on Wednesday 9Th June,
10 A. for The nominafion of Representative TO
Congress, and other business of interest We
ook for full attendance.
o. SKATER, !
r. r. TRRALL, Dis. Com.
DAN'L ROBERTS, Jr,. ''' 0'
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Correspondence of tho Tribune.

Washington, Monday, april 20, 8 PM.
The skies are Frightening do not
wish to encourage false hopes, but the
indications, both here and at Baltimore,
assnre NE that, in regard 10 tie Vice
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"Hrs HOLINESS" What eifron;ery
and 5lasphemy there is in the title given
by Romanisls TO the Pope What is this
but rushing upon the "thck bosses Ole
hovah's bucklet !" N1t toatent with
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LIBERTY CONVENTION

- ~ XVI I II Till . .
Brandon Sem, 1914.
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Y Auab\e land fov Sale.

WILL be offered at public sale on Friday the
4th OF October next, valuable tract of
Land lying in the county of Rockingham with
in two miles of Mt. Crawford, and adj Joining the
lands OF Geo. Koogler, formerly part of the
old koogler tract. This tract contains 50 acres,
Is poles, it has good Log House, Barn, and
other ut-houses. several good springs, about or
acres of good meadow, and sufficient quan-
ty OF timber; the cleared land cannot be surpass-
ed by any Land in Rockingham county for grain
and grass. The terms will be made known on
the day of sale. For any information enquire OF
Geo. X. Keiser or N. Nj. Hit.
Sept. 5, lS4i-tds
ny The Rockingham Republican will insert
the above till day of sale.
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400 REV ARD.

RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the morn
Ting OF the 18th instant, my Negro Man ma
med JESSE. or Jesse Gray, as he calls him
self. Jesse is rather dark mula,to, stout look
ing fellow that would weigh from ITO to 100 lbs,
about 8 feet 10 inches high. He is not talkative
but when he speaks, i, is rather in hurried man.
ner. He has one Of his teeth out of the upper
jaw, near the left corner of his mouth, which is
not discoverable unless he laughs. He had mon
ey, but how much do not know, perharps sever
al hundred dollars, if he has not parted with it
for fear of detection. He has also sundry papers,
and lac had some time ago, some notes or ac-
counts against Alexander Bowls, free man of
color but if his objec: is to get off entirely he will
not probably cucumber himself with useless art-
ces. Jesse was allowed to work out three DAYS,
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 18th, 18th,
and l4th inst. lie left on Sunday the ll,h for
that purpose, and on that night, one Of our neigh
bors, MIR. John Is. IIoultz, had two horses stolen,
and about daylight on Monday morning, 18th
INST, two men were seen moving in the direction
Of New Hope, on Houltz's horses. A white man
and a free man Of color, Ga mula,,o,) disappeared
at the same time. will give the above reward
iftaken out of the State $780, if taken in the State
out of the county, and $40, il :aken within the
county. MOSES McCUE, Sen.
Augusta County, Va, August 30.
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SCO1l'SXIIIE

At meeting of the citizens of Scottsvc, held OH the
9th September, 1884, at the Eagle Hotel, for the pur
pose OF sending delegates the Convention to be held
in Richmond on the first Wednesday in October next,
respecting a McAdamized Road from Scottsville to
Stannton-On motion, Thomas STAPLES was appointed
Chairman, and PETER WHITE Secretary.
The following Resolutions passed:
Resolved, That the following gentlemen, viz: John
Tyler, DIR. Chris ii. Harris, James Montgomery John
W. Clyne, Nath'l. Ragland Edward Coles, A. Whit
more, John s. Martin, DIR. John N peterborough, DR..
Randolph, b. ii. Magrudcr, Peter c. Hogg, Mathew
Blair, James w. Mason, DIR. George ID. Payne, Ed
d. Moon, Peter White, John ID. Brown and John S.
Moon attend as Delegates TO said Convention.
Resolved, That the Editors of the Richmond Enaui-
rcr, Wing, Compiler, and Staunton Spectator be re-
qucstcd TO publish the proceedings of this meeting
TIL STAPLES, Charm.
PETER WHITE, Sec'ry.
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YDE SALE

OFFER at private sale my MERCHANT
aAND SAW MILL. with 80 or 100 Acres of
Land attached. This properly lies miles east
OF Staun,on, on Christians Creek. There are on
1t about 25 Acres of exccllentbottom, which could
be made into meadow. The whole Of the land is
well watered, in good state of cultivation and as
fertile as any in the neighborhood. The improve.
ments are ii good two-story Frame House and
Kitchen, good Barn and Miller's House, and
other necessary out.houses. The Merchant and
Saw Mills are in a good state of repair, and are
turned by Christians Creek, which has plentiful
supply of water at all seasons. The Merchants
Mill runs one pair Of Burrs and Chopper; the
whole situated in fine grain growing county,
will say no more about the property, as those
wishing TO purchase can call, examine and Judge
for themselves. Terms reasonable, and possession
had at any time by the purchaser.
HENRY DEFFENBAUGH.
Sept. 10.-tf
Rockingham Register insert 3 times.
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SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST

~ pursuance Of deed of trust executed by
John Kennedy 10 the subscriber, bearing date
the 18th day Of December, 1889, and Of record in
the County. Court Office of Augusta for the pnr-
pose of securing the payment of the debt therein
mentioned, will be sold on the premises on Mon
day the 18th day Of October next, at public auc-
lion for ready money, the lot of ground in the
said deed described. with the appearances, adj
joining the town of Stanton, near the Tannery
now owned by James j.. Alexander. The title is
believed perfect. but such only will be made to
the purchaser is usual in such cases. Sale to
commence at 1 o'clock.
SAM'L. CLARKE, Trustee.
September s. 1914
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a TR ACT OF LAND

lying in the county aforesaid, adjoining the lands
OF William Edison, John Crawford and others,
and is the same purchased by said Edison of said
Crawford, and now in bis possession, containing
SEVENTY ACRES, be the same more or less,
Ireservng TO said Crawford The right to pass from
his lands TO the well of water on said premises.
Upon the following terms: $50 much in hand
as Will satisfy tho costs of sale, and the residue
to be paid in equal instruments, due at six, twelve
and eighteen months, taking bond with good per-
sonal security for the deferred payments, retain
ing the title TO the land until payment Of the same
be made. NICHO. X. 'fROITT Com.
sept. 10, 1914.
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N compliance with the provisions of the fore
going decree, shall on Thursday the 9th of
October next, proceed to offer for sale on the prem
ises, the property herein referred to, to wit: One
Parcel of Land lying and being on both sides of
the town of Spring Hill, in the county of Angus
ia, and containing together about ~ ACRES,
being the same which said Ross purchased of ia
cob Crist-also a House and Lot lying IN the
town Of Spring Hill distinguished in plat of said
town as No. IL, containing one third of an Acre.
Also another Lot in said town adjoining No. 10,
continuing one-,hird of an Acre and designated
as No. l3. Also part Of Lot in said town, ad
joining Lot No. 8, the quantity of land in which
is unascertaincd and also the interest of said Ross
in water-ight, embracing part of Lot No. l3.
CIlAS. III. LEWIS, Com'r.
Sent
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M A iG@ lt1N1Oo

On Thursday the LIST inst. by the Rev. y. Miller Mr..
john RooTEs of Augusta, TO Miss SARAH, daughter of
Mr.. Abraham Deal of Rockingham.
On Thursday the 9th Of September, by the Rev. Mr.
Mcfarland, MIR. WILLIAM WHITE, OF Lexington, 10
Miss FASNy +. SpRowL daughter of John Sprowl,
Esq. of Augusta.
On Tuesday the 9Th, by the Rev. A. Ii. Davidson,
Mr.. JOHN McCowN TO Miss MARY, and Mr. JoHN
HurcHiNsoN to Miss SUSAN daughters of MIR. Bcnja-
min Larew, all of Rockbrdgc county.
On Tuesday evening the 10Th, by the Rev. III. Brown,
DIR. X. s. MAuPiN, formerly of Albcmarlc, to Miss
Mary T.. daughter Of Col. Abraham Lincoln, Of Rock
ngham county.