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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

DR. WATTs.-It was so natural for DR.
Watts, when a child, to speak in rhyme,
that even when he wished to avoid it, he
could not His father was displeased at
this propensity, and threatened to whip
him ifhe did not stop making verses
One day when he was about to put his
threat into execution, the child burst out
into tears, and on his knees, said:
"Pray father, do some pity take.
And will no more verses make"
At which the old gentleman was so en-
ragged that he laid on the birch. When
the boy again attempted to excite his
sympathies by the following:
Oh, daddy, daddy, show some mercy, do
Or heaven will no mercy show to you.
This so completely dumfounded the old
man, that he held up, The boy was
doomed for poet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Tcras.--The Richmond Enquirer pub
fishes an extract of letter, dated at New
Orleans June I, ls45:-"Jones now is
determined to reject the Mexican treaty
as soon as presented by Elliott; and in
advance, the government organ ofTexas
denies that Pres. Jones ever authorized
any one to negotiate on the part Of Texas
with Mexico, Elliot, Eer parte, has ne
gotiated this treaty, he has placed his gov
eminent in most ridiculous position, and
so clearly in the wrong, that he has dis
graced himself as a negotialor, and tar
nished the honor of Great Britain
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Uindham Gothic federalists of Windham
county have nominated Reuben VIM Of Whiting
ham, John Campbell of Westminster, and Ebene-
yer Howe, Jr., of Vernon, as candidates for the
State Senate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03
GLOW are the mighty fallcn!"

II Mstakc.-"Vat's de matter? watts
de matter? exclaimed an old Dutch friend
of ours as he tucked his apron and run
out of his shop to know the meaning of a
crowd in his neighborhood "Vats de
matter?" "There's man killed." replied
bystander. ooh! ish dat alI'" said
our friend, evidently disappointed; "ish
dat all' shoost man killed; hum! tho't
it was fight"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

By this weeks paper it will be seen that the
democrats of old Orange are IN the field first and
foremost. We are advised that harmony and
good will eprevail and that the county will do
her whole duty this fall. Old Orange is the stand
ard bearer and she must not fail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Difficult TO pleaso.-A gentleman who had just,
been shaved by a barber, asked for towel to
wipe his face with, and upon being presented with
one, asked the master Of the shop il he had not
another. "No," replied the barber--"all my
customers have used tina, for three peeks, and no
one ever complained Of il before"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Dividends. Merimack Manufacturing Co
have made an extra dividend of ten per cent. on
of their surplus profits, besides resevng suili
Client SUN 10 build new mill, which will be tn
largest in Lowell.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

The temperance people, somewhere, wouIdt
patronize Monagerie, on the account of an ami
NAL that had been so long accustomed TO habits of
INVESTIGATION that he couldn't do thing without,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Rather Odd.-What would folks fifty
years ago have said, asks the Pittsburg
Age, had they received London paper
with an ingraving of fire in Pittsburg
before the ruins had ceased smoking? Yet
such is the case now. We received a pa
per of this kind on the 4th and lit cigar
among the ruins on the same morning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

sUp"Put it out little further" said
a doctor, who was examining the tongue
of female patient; she complied. "A
little further still, if you please"-she
obeyed again. "Put it out as far as pos
sible, madam" "Mercy, DOCTOR" says
she, "you must think there is no end to
n ,cop,1n's foaguC.'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Education at the West.--In Connecti-
cut, the proportion of those who cannot
read, is to 568; in Vermont, 473; in
New Hampshire, to $50; in Ohio, L to-
40
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Carrying the thing too far-Tho Bos'
ton Post says that man has been turned
out of temperance society for eating
corned beef,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

The State Convention, must be borne in mind
by all true den ocrats. Our friends IN Nliddlcbury
will be prepared with all necessary entertainment
You all remember what battle we fought after
the convention at Middlebury in 1889. Perhaps
there is no telling VIVA, may happen. This
country is larger than it looks to be on the map!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Washington County.-Tho Democratic Con-
ven,on at Montpelier the 25lh, nominated for SEN
tors, RoDERIcK RICHARDSON, Of Wailslold and
ORAMEL II. SMITH, of Montpelier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Seth Boon, the great Kentucky whistler, per-
forms at the Eagle Theatre, Buffalo, on the 4,h Of
July.-Boston Post.
Seth Boom n humbug.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03
FROM TEXAS.

ton, brings another Proclamation from
President Jones TO the people of Taxas. In
this Proclamation the preliminary arrang-
ments entered into by the Executive with
Mexico for a settlement ftheir difficulties,
are stated, and the President then closes
it as follows
Whereas, authentic proof has recently
been laid before me, TO the effect that
the Congress of Mexico has authorized
the Government to open negotiations
and conclude treaty with Texas, sub
ject to the examination and appreciation
Of that body, and further that the Gov
eminent of Mexico, has accepted The
conditions prescribed on the part Of
Texas as preliminary to final and
definite treaty Of peace.
Therefore, |, ANSON JONES, Presi-
dent of the Republic Of Texas, and COM
mander in chief ofthe army and navy and
militia thereof do hereby make known
these circumstances to the citizens Of this
Republic, till the same can be more fully
communicated TO the honorable Congress
and convention of the people for their law
full action, at the period of their assembl-
ing on the 10th June and 18th of July next,
and, pending the said action, by virtue of
the authority in me vested, do hereby de-
clare and proclaim cessation Of hostilli-
ties by land ane by sea, against the Repub-
lie Of Mexico, or against the citizens and
trade thereof
In testimony whereof, have caused the
Great Seal of the Republic to be
hereunto affixed.
Done at Washington, this fourth
of June, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hun
l.. S. dreded and forty-fve, and Of
the Independence of the Re-
public the tenth.
By the President;
ANSON JONES.
EBEN'R ALLEN.
Attorney General and acting Sec
rotary Of State.
The Galveston Civilian intimates that
there is no intention to order the militia to
rendezvous on the Rio Grande, as was
stated by correspondent of the Jefferso-
man Republican a short time ago. The
intimation that Commodore Stockton
would cooperate in the movement, which
created much surprise here, is treated by
the Civilian as a mere invention.
The United States squadron, under
Commodore Stockton, and the French
man-of.war brig La Perouse, were still at
at anchor off Galveston on the 9TH inst.
We learn from the News that Col. Kin
merry, who has been elected from San Pat
ricio to the convention, has arrived in Gal
weston from corpus Christi.
The News says:
"lle has lately been with company
within 40 or SO miles of the Rio Grande.
lie could obtain no information of the re-
ported concentration of troops upon the
frontiers. He however iniormes us that
he has very late intelligence from Mata-
moras by person who left that city only
seven days ago, on the 9th inst"
All the inhabitants of that city and of
the neighboring branches were required
to perform military duty regularly. TO
this government order there was no cxccp-
ton, as it embraces all classes of citizens.
The probability is that the same order is
enforced Throughout, the whole country of
the Rio Grande."
n l. =. Il
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03
First of July.

According to the mos, accurate calcula-
ton we have been able to make, the
WOODSTOCK AGE, may be received,
free Of Postage, at the following PostoAices
after the first of JuIy-commcnc:ng with
No, 963
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Will our friends in this county make The ncces-
sary arrangements for full County Convention?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Deputy U. s. Marshal-Jacob F. Dodge,
Montpelier, has been appointed deputy by the
Marshal of this State.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Who has changed?-A short limo since the
federal presses Of the Boston Atlas stamp talked
about John p. Hale Gas a it representative of the
dark aud benghted locofocos of New Hampshire. "
lie was all sorts Of a 'swaggerer, windy dema-
gogue," &C., &c. Nov, the aforesaid John5P.
Hale is bird of the rares, feather-unconditio
ally the mos, accomplished, independent and high
souled man in existence, land his language deserves
",o be printed in letters of gold" Who has
chanpeC1
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Didn't the editor Of this paper, with friend
catch 275 trout in six hours tho other day? Be
lieve it or not, as you plcase.-Pairiot.
"Deacon Giles and ], own more cows than any
two men in town."
GLOW many"
"Fifiy--the Deacon forty nine, and one"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

sBeThe best distinction we ever heard
between railway and coach accident was
that of an old whip. eff" said he, "you
gets comfortably capsized into the ditch
by the roadside, there you are; but II
you gets blown up by an engine, run in
to acut'ing, or off an embarkment, rcher'
are you?"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

iCe"To keep good apples from rottng, place
them in dry cellar with fourteen children"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

A job which the turner couldn't d.
The following good 'un" was told Vi
yesterday, as true, by the turner tina
couldn't do it,
Frank believe I'll walk along up tc
my shop.
JIM didn't know you had a shop.
Frankie yes, | work at my old trade
ofturning now,
Jim-what do you turn'
Frank turn wood, brass, and ivory
or any thing else.
Jim-Wcll, ifyou can turn anything,
wish you would turn me three or fou
summersets.
Frank don't think | can accommo
date you. Boston Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

1t did not snow last week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

Remember the State Convention.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-03

From MExIco.-The Picayunc gives
the following letter, received via Havan-
The New York herald., 1845-06-18

graphs and making other requests The letters wore
as % 4.
over them; those Of importance opened and read
Among them was one from Major Donaldson, charge dc
dbIs ssdngs of the British agent Elliott to prsvsn
the Of Texas to the United States The Cen
territory important portion Of country given
away to England without shadow of title on the part OF
ngsh ministers 's on D's TssrrnR Il Parliament to the
ling map on which the true boundaries were define
ited; and Of which they were apprissd when urging
their demands"
Right the side of the American people, and firm
ness in maintaining it." he continued, .wh trust in GOD
sons Of which the British government would de-
prive them. am satisfied that they will assert and vim
dicate what justice awards them that part of
territory or country will be submitted to any arbi
tration but Of the cannon's mouth"
He felt grateful to merciful Providence. that had
in the defence Of the continued Independence and pros
pey Of his beloved country, and that he could give
,sve it, withhe cheering reflection that the country was
now settled down upon firm democratic basis; that the
ghts Of the laborng classes wee respected and pro-
ected for he alts from en- that the country de-
ives all it's ro,perty and geatness snd to them
nust ever look to defend soil when invaded They
never ~ used. No sir, and never will Give them
IA honest government, freedom from monopoes and
privilege classes and hard money mot paper-currsn.
y for their hard labor. and ali will be we'll"
N o'clock p M, his distress became suddenly very
ra' and the water ncrea ing to an al mng extent An
xpress sent to Nashville. tweivs miles. for surgi
With success much water was taken from his abdomen
which produced great relief although extreme pros
ration
Tuesday, June 3d-Much distress through the night
Opates freely administered but sleep appeared to
have passed from him. Calm and perfectly resigned to
the will of his Redeemcr and prayed to God to sustain
him in this his hour of dissolution.
AT 10 "A. M, Doctors Robinson and Walters arrived
from Nashville. Doctor Essman having remained with
the General through the night consultation was held
and all that had been done approved and all that
could be done to conform to the Generals tempo
rary wants.
At 4 p. M, left hiss house for home He expressed
great solcitude in my behalf but silent the
was too affecting and left this aged soldier, staesman
mates Of the Hermitage without the power Of saying
farewall Yeurs, truly, WILLIAM Track.
To PAUL X. HUBS, Esq. City Of Now York.
The New York herald., 1845-06-18
The Death OF General Jackson.

The Death OF General Jackson.
The following Is the official account OF the death
of General Jackson
life Sunday, the eighth instant, full Of days and
full OF honors His country deplores his loss and will
ever cherish his memory. Whilst q nation mourns,
it is proper that business should be suspended, at
least for one day, in the Executive Departments
tribute of respect to the lustrious dead.
accordingly direct that the Department Of State, the
Treasury, War, the Navy, the Post Oice the Office OF
the Attorney General and the Executive mansion be in
stany put into mourning and that they be closed during
the whole day tomorrow. JAMES X. Polk.
WAsHINoTON Cry, June, 10, 1916.
HERMITAGE, June g. 1884,
IL o'clock night.
My SIR I'm deep address you this hasty
note At o'clock this evening General Jackson de-
parted this life. He retained his faculties to the last
hour. lament that denied the satisfaction of
ing him in his last moments was unfortunately delay
ed in ascending the Mississippi that did not reach
Nashville till hafpast six this evening Immediately
procured conveyance, and came on with my family
having understood that the Generals health exceed
ingly precarious and being anxious to administer If
could comfort in the closing Of his eventul
the family physician who informed that the General
was more.
About three hours before his departure he ccnversed
for time with his family and took aectionate
leave of them and also Of his domestics His physician
represents the most affecting and remarks that
faith in the promises of salvation through Redeemer
! have seen the corse since my arrival. The visage
is much as it was in life.
The funeral will take place on Tuesday next at ii
o'clock A. M. nation will feel this loss q nation
received the fruits of his tolls during the best
OF his life. Very truly, your friend,
SAM HoUsroN
His Excellcncy James X. Polk, &c., &c.
The New York herald., 1845-06-18

ARREST IN ST LOUIS Yesterday the Sheriff Of
ST Louis county arrested John Largy, upon war
issued from the Governor Of this taken
before Judge Krum, who held him to bail 10 the Of
$4,000 We learn that requsition from the Governor
into the hands Of the proper officers Of that
wealth. The crime aegci against him 10 that of swnd-
1ins. AM TO ffef'v heNvv amount betwc6n $40 and
D00 he to t5is city ahou twelve months since.
leased vniuhie ~ ef,nml i.arket street, and
has made heantdnl and costly improvements
same; here lie has born gooi character. and
unsupported Of any nsdeneanor until his arrost
81 Louis Era June a.
The New York herald., 1845-06-18

VISITS AT GRxEKPoRr, L. lit 10 probably known
TO but few, that a spacious and comfortable hotel
has been erected there, and is under the charge Of
Mr.. Webb, late of Saratoga We are assured that
every attention will be shown to Travellers or those
who may permanently stop there for the season. The
Long Island Railroad terminates at this place, and
cars leave every morning at 81 o'clock, Sun
days excepted.
The New York herald., 1845-06-18

The McNuLTy CASE The demurrer to the ina
dctmsnt has been ovenuled the trial viii take place
during The present session sf The Criminal 0evrt
The New York herald., 1845-06-18

YACHTING The yacht MIST Capt. De Paw, of
and from New York, with party Of sporting gen
temen boord TO witness the festivities Of the season.
forty hours Our Boston yacht clubs will have to shine
their old iron up IL they wish TO appear respectable
.M4 y t@Hft*tX
The New York herald., 1845-06-18

At corresponding period the year. have the ho-
tells been completely EVACUATED the present; and
consequently the compaints Of the propretors, and
ALL are loud and grievous, especially ostensble
cause Of the suspension Of travelling be assigned.
From each however, the following are selected =
AMERIcAr.-Judge Wayne, supreme Court, United
States; Ed Schroeder, Troy; j. D. Gwim, Cambridge.
Mass; T. p Hurd, Boston; C. M Conrad, New Orleans
Isaac Emerson Maiden, Mass; s. Pulney, Richmond
Va; c. Lewis, Baltimore; A. Schadd, Georgetown, d.
c.; w. r. Jones, u. 8. A.
AsroR.-H. 8. Rngod, d. c.; T. r. James, de-. Jno.
Tson, BENZ. Selton, Geo. Marshal, ILL.,; Mr.. Wolfe,
Philadelphia; Mr. Forsyth, Kingston w. w. Woodward,
Hyde Park; 8. Henshaw Boston; B. Peck. Burlngton
Thomas H. Kidder, New Orleans; J. w. Tuthl AIichi-
gan; J. L. Carman New Orleans; Robt. McKim, Balt-
more; w. Bostwck, Georgia; J. w. Kingman. CHM;
Captain Eldridge Packet ship Roscius; 9 Duggan, To-
ronto; Capt Bursley, Packet ship Hottinguer.
CITy-J. M. Yatss. Memphis. Tenn Mr.. Ford Bos-
P. Cagger ILL., Strachan and Briggs, Schagticoss; Mr.
Foley, Montreal; w. C Cummings, Philadelphia; H. b.
Trueu, Galena, ILL.,; 8. B. 0ardine l.. l.
FRANKLIr--Charles B. Wallcou Watcrtown; G. =.
Pritchard, Conn @ Pash Mobile; w. Peck, pittsford,
Mass; Jno. Felt, Boston; Richard II McCulium. Wash
ington; j. T. Shoey, Rossvilc, Ohio George McBrun.
Logansport, Ind,
HowARD.--Robert Garrett. Canad a; Col. s Danbey,
Troy Alex Murray, Buffalo; Capt Coombs. Louisville
Kentucky; Jno Clarke, Canada j. G. Gwinn. Alabama;
Hon. J. H. Anderson, Westchester; Robert Ross and Mr.
Washington; 8. Fulton, Pittsburgh.
WAvHRLy.-Charles Waters, Rochester county. Pa; 4;
D. Hewson, Philadelphia lily. Waldron, Matanzas;
Winthrop and Davis, Philadelphia Morris and McDou-
gall Albany; Jno. Field Baltimore; Spencer and
Urann Baltimore.
The New York herald., 1845-06-18
steam ship Caledonia.

This is the slowest Of the Cunard steamers, ard
she may not therefore reach Boston till to-day. n
she reached there yesterday, however, we shall re
ceive her news early this morning.
The New York herald., 1845-06-18

CASE OF CovscrENcE.-A letter was received at
the Commercial Bank Of this city, this morning.
through the Post OIicc. ldresvcd in printed Roman
characters:--"CAsGfEn toM,FEciAL BANK, ALBANY, N.
r." Containing the following words, also in Roman
Supposed to have been overpaid by the Teller
ten eleven years ago, 90 doarsrestored by insruc
ons from JehovahSee Ezekiel Chap. 33d verses Ia and
l5--With fntercst-i945.
The sum Of one hundred dollars in good bankable
money enclosed which. 1t is presumed, intend
ed for repay principal and compound interest in
ull the receipt Of which hereby gratefully acknow
ledgedf J. T., Cashier.
The New York herald., 1845-06-18

BosToN PosT OFFIcE.--One of the city papers Of
Saturday, publishes an extract from letter receiv-
ed from Boston, complaining of the late hour in
which the Southern mail arrives and is distributed
at the Post office in that city.
The complaints about the late arrival of the
mails, are always just cause of complaint. We
complain when the Southern mail arrives here as
late as it did yesterday.
The grievances complained of, however, in the
first and closing paragraphs in the article on Satur-
day, are rather absurd and incorrect
We are informed by the mail agent who delivered
the mail into the Post Office, that it was IL O'Clock
and So minutes, when the mail reached the Office in
Boston, and at halfpast IL oclock-35 minutes there.
after-the delivery windows were opened, as short
a time as our Post Office can accomplish the busi-
ness. We like fair play.
STEAM SHIP CAMBRIA, left Boston on Monday for
Halifax and Liverpool in charge of her first officer
Captain Judkns goes out as passenger, being still
too unwell to command The G. has 70 passengers
and large mail. The Great Western took out 100
passengers and larger mail Among the passen-
gers in the 9. is the Hon r. B. Rhen Of Charles
ton, S. G.
The New York herald., 1845-06-18

SUDDEN DEMrsE-Gilbert Reid, a member Of the
bar, and holding the rank Of Brig Gen , died la 81
night very suddenly. At midnight he came home to
tho house Of his athern-aw in state Of great distress,
apparently from cholc in the stomach Several physi-
clans called in but his relief and
he expired-Brookiyn Star, Tuesday
The New York herald., 1845-06-18

AFFAIRS OF HAYrr-At Aux Cages, among the
tho day Of the Let and 9Th Of April last the one ser
naming several parties who accused Of having con-
spred disturb the public peace declares that any per
son giving shelter aid or protection TO them shall be
liable to the punishments inflicted those who
persons charged with offences against the State The
second states that in consequence Of the perturbation
caused by tho conduct of the .banished politician
Rivere Herard and his accomplices = reward of ten
thousand dollars Is offered for his hend dea ave,
and Ave hundred s offered reward to the party who
shall give information Of the place Of refuge Of
Col b. Ledoux. partisan of Henrd, any Of the pro-
scrbed parties named In the previous order
At the time Of the Pickles departure from Port au
Prncea ayisn squadron consisting Of brgs and schrs
were cruising on the coast to intercept General Hsrard
Phnad q. s. Gox.