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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-12-26

Deuiltry.-A great many queer stories
are told of The feats and necromantic tricks
of the Herr Alexander. who is now put
ting al! former magicians in the shade.
One was related to MS las, nigh, by lady
from New York which struck us as being
more wonderful than any we had before
heard of. The performer desired mum.
Der of gentlemen Of the audience to loan
him their handkerchiels. and proceeded TO
collect some dozen or fourteen of them,
which he plunged intosa bowl Of clear wa
ter, standing in full view ofthe whole COM
pany. Many Of the handSerchicEs were
not exactly suited for exhibition to fas-
tldious assembly, as two at least of the
owners Of the same used snuff, out this
did not appear TO trouble The magician al
all; lie put them all in the water together,
and stirred them around with the air OF
one determined TO make them white as
snow. He then took them from the wa
ter and held them up to view, with The
fluid streaming from them-a mass ol
wet rags. He then proceeded TO ram and
Jam them, wet as they were, into the
mouth of bIunderbuss, which being done
he fired off The piece over the heads Of the
audience. TO HE minds of many presen,
it seemed that the washed handkerchief
were now done. gone, blown away forev'
er-bul not so, for an instant afterwards
the Herr opened box which stood nea.
HIM, and took from it aNthe handkerchief
perfectly clean, nicely ironed. nicely fold.
ed. and scented aViih Lavender !-every
man had his bi. Of cambria returned to him
and every man, snuff takers included, en-
joycd the fragrance Of his cleansed anc
odoriferous wipe" How blest mus
that woman be who rejoices in the Herr
as her spouse, how happy the small fami
Iy with the mighty magician for amin
ma,e.-.4lbahy Alias.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-12-26
Notice.

Notice.
0N Monday, the 5th day Of January, proxino.
~ an Election will be held in the Commission
ers Office of this Town, for the purpose of electng
seven Gentlemen TO serve as Commissioners II
Wilmington, until the first Monday in January
!s47. The polls will be opened at 10 O'clock, h.
NJ, and closed at o'clock, P. M.
H. JAMES, Town Clerk.
Deer 10, lS45 l4-3t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-12-26

BANK RATES OF EXCHANGE, WILMINGTON
Bank checks on Philadelphia, ! pr. ct. prem
New York, I g"
Boston, Z"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

approved by the voice Of the nation, and
we have full faith that if they were fully
understood and appreciated in this state,
they would be approved also. The over
whelming triumph of democracy in Vir'
gina admonishes US Of the State Of pub
lie feeling.
Again, those great popular Democrat
let measures he occupation Of Oregon
and the annexation of Texas--are not
yet accomplished. The enemies of
our country are using every means to
prevent their contamination, and there is
need for the democracy to rise up in their
strength and defend their country's hon
or and rights. They will respond to the
call heartily. Britain threatens us with
war, She has already ordered 5000 ad-
ditonal troops to Canada, and the build
ing of steam vessels of war on our lakes
Now is the time for those who mean to
stand to their county and separate them
selves from the Hartford Convention fed
eraIists, who now, as in the last war fight
ing for the British, and give their cordial
support to our government in its fearless
maintcr ance ofour just rights. Will the
people of Vermont follow a few rotten
hearted federal leaders, who openly advo-
cate dissolution of the Union' We be-
lieyc if these things are fairly brought be-
fore the people, they will choose Alright. -
Let the democrats arouse, then and do
their duty Organize! organize! circu-
late the documents. Talk these things
over with your wing nsighbor, and if he
is a firm patriot, he will come out right.
1t is not possible that Vermont is destin-
ed always TO remain under the blighling
influence of Federalism. Now is the
time, if ever, TO remedy it.-BWliagtOn
True Democrat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29
Give it to me. said Patty, 1 am sure

Give it to me. said Patty, i am sure
can get light,
You! bless the dear child!' cried Mr.:
Crumpet, and vigorously she struck and
struck, until striking her knucklcs past
patience, she IllnI the steel and flint upon
the bed, where she had thrown me some
minutes before, 'WeII,if you will have
yonr way, You must cried the landIody,
and she pushed the ,inder-box,a as | thought,
towards Patty,
In minute, Patty sat up in bed. Once
or twice she struck the flint, then she was
seized with cough, which compelled her
to desst. Again she essayed. Surely
there was some truth in the saying Of Mrs
Crumpc,; the flint was bad-worn out;
its fire qncnched. Again and again Pat
ty struck. And now the sparks come
thick 1t is plain, the rain has spoilt the
finder No! it kindles Patty-l had been
thrown almost within hand of her-bloNs
the spark; the fire casts red hue upon
her face, but ye, see see the change
How wan-how th.n-how much more
like her dead mother!
The candle is lighted, but the exertion
has proved too much for the girl. She
coughs and coughs;and exhaus'ed,y yet with
such sweet mldness in her eyes, her face,
she sinks back upon what her landlady
would call a pillow.
looked round the garrett Oh, God!
no he CONTINUED,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29
ORGANIZE! ORGANIZE!

The time is nearly come to prepare for
our State election. The annual contest
between federalism and the democracyLis
approaching, and it behooves US to be
preparing for it, We BARELY deem it
necessary to remind our friends of the i'm
portance ofearly and thorough organiza-
ton. 1t seems to us that the contest is to
be one of more than ordinary interest, and
that now is the most favorable time to
make a strenuous effort to secure this fair
State from the dominion of old Federalism.
First, we take the field flushed with vic.
tory, Our principles have recently been
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

From Teras.-Tne last advces from
Texas according to the Washington I'm
ion, "remove every shadow of doubt upon
the acceptance of the terms of our resolu-
tons, and the annexation of Texas to the
United states.
A private letter "from high quarter in
Galveston" dated May 6 says "Texas
will accept the terms, and THAT promptly,
and she will have, on the LIST Monday in
December next, knocking at the doors of
Congress, two senator's and two represent
tives, with a good constitution in their
hands"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29
30 Miles, July |, 1915.

WILLIAM r. STONE, is authorized as
our Agent, to procure subscriptions and
receive money for the WooDsrocK AGE,
and is now visiting the towns north of US
within 80 miles, for that purpose. His
calls will afford an excellent chance for
those who wish to subscribe and receive
their papers free Of postage for that
distance, after the first ofJuIy.
We hope our friends in the different
towns will render Mr. S. all the assistance
they can.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

Mew HampShire.-The governor and
council have appointed Goreham w.
Hoyt, of Lee, Sheriff of Strafford county;
Elijah Monroe, ofAmherst, Sheriff for the
county of HlIlsborough, in place Of Mace
Moulton, resigned; and Thomas Currier,
inspector general of beef pork, Sc, in
place of Winthrop Pickering resigned.
MIR Woodbury. the democratic candidate
for Congress defeated at the late election,
lacks 827 votes of choice. Moses Nor
is, Jr., Mace Moulton, and James H.
Johnson, having majority of all the
votes cast, ale elected. Mr. SaIma Hale,
of Keene, the only whig elected to the
Senate, is chosen by majority of 10
votes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

Hon. John p. Hale.-We see that this
gentleman has taken the stump in New
Hampshire, but, from all we are able to
learn, with very Indifferent success. We
see also, that portion of the whig press
in the state are out in favor of supporting
Hale. That would, we regret to say, be
perfectly in accordance with the usages
of the party, but we apprehend that the
rank and file of our opponents are getting
rather tired of the traitors from our camp.
However, the wings of New Hampshire
may settle that among themselves. We
only desire to say to the democrats of the
Granite State, who may chance to see
this, that there is but one course left for
them and that is to walk boldly up to the
support of Mr. Woodbury.! Hale has cho-
sen to 60 over to the enemy and no true
democrat can now give him his support
any more than,a true American can coun-
tenance Benedict Arnold. We say moth.
ing of Mr. Hale as man; we speak of
him as politician. He has chosen, for
reasons known to himself, to leave the
democratic party in New Hampshire, and
henceforth, he can be to tina. party, moth
ing more or less than AN enemy and as
such he must be viewed by all those who
love and defend the principles of the pres
ent Administration. Hale and his friends
have nothing to ask of the democrats. He
has taken his own course-he has follow
ed the advice of the Boston Federalist,
he has gone over to the wings and his
whining and whimpcring at the treatment
he has received is perfectly ridiculous
He has chosen his position and has no
complaint to make except against himself
We repeat then, that the democrats of
New Hampshire have nothing to do in
the premises but to fight for Mr. Woodbu-
ry and leave Hale to himself and the COM
pany Of his new allies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29
THE RAIL ROAD.

The time is close upon US which is to
determine the fate of the two great routes
through Vermont. 1t is certain there is
but one of them to be made use of at
present, and The ques'lon-"Which one of
these shall be constructed nOw!"-is to be
answered almost Immediately The cham
pions Of either route have long labored in
searching ont aud laying before the public
the facts pertaining to them. Surveys
have been made with minute correctness-
their advantages and defects in all pa'ticu
lars have been openly discuased-iniorm-
alton from all quarters and of all kinds,
has been sought and obtained, and the
crisis is now at hand. A few weeks and
the die is cast! The people on either side
Of the mountain hold IN their own hands
their own destiny as respects this Rail
Road. The BostoniGns will concentrate
their energies on that road which is first
constructed aud this opportunity once lost
will be lost for halfa century,! The hour
that gives the preference TO the one, will
give to the people Of the other years of re-
grct, Now is the time when everything
connected with this great project resolves
itself into one word-"Action! AcTIoN!!!
ACTION!!!
We have everything to hope for and
much to encourage us in putting forth all
our energies. Boston capitalists, are pre-
possessed in our favor. The just and can
d0 language of the Mail and Atlas is
anything but "sounding BRASS" and the
shrcwd calculating business men of Boston
are aware of it. They are not to be
duped by bug,bears of any kind. They
know, that the most powerful argument
which can be advanced in favor of the
central route, in preference to ours, land
by-the-bye the one most to be feared BY
us,) is a fist full Of money, freely given
and at any moment, A large amount of
argument of this kind may possibly pre-
vail, but VIC are sangulne that Addison and
Rutland counties are not to be beaten
at the game Of dollars and cents this time
Let it be remembered that the music of
gingling dollars has magical influence over
the movement OF chin who smokest
pipe more huge than Turk or Dutchman, ,"
and that, led by the cars, with this sound
he had rather leap the mountain, than
skim the plain, in its absence Let there
be an awful rafting among the dry bones"
Let the hard and sunburnt hands Of the old
farmers Of Addison and Rutland counties,
show their old rusty iron sattS no mercy
Drag forth the monsters into the light of
day! This is no time to pinch sirpcnccs.
Now is the season to "sow the pennies and
reap the dollars" Good rail road stock
Is a mint where
"Sver pence is turned to golden pounds"
and who can doubt for a moment the sue
cess of Rail Road through Western YER
mont to Boston, when there is not a Rail
Road in all New England whose stock
is not above par at this moment
We hope to see our own citizens moving
in this matter, at once. 1t is high time
for all those, who do not manifest fears
that Vergennes may be something some
time or other, to make move towards
forming an association for the advance
ment ofthis project, as is being done in
other places on the route
Vrgennes Vcrmonter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

Clergy then retired, and on notion Hon.
Jos. r. Ingersoll was called upon to pre-
side. lie then stated that the object OF
their being together, at that moment was
with view to an unreserved and frank
expression Of sentiment on a subject OF
primary importance to the Church. He
next proceeded to say that DR. Potter was
an entire stranger to him, and that he did
not know him except by the most distant
report, SC.
Mr. Parry stated that he understood DR.
Potter was one of the Hobart and White
School-that he was disposed to keep the
Church exactly where it was left by our ia.
theirs. Mr. Parry thought, however, DIR P,
would not accept.
Rev, Mr. Morse spoke in warm praise Of
DR. Potter, and stated there was letter in
the Convention from an intimate friend of
DR. P. which SAID he would accept if nomi-
mated with degree of unanim,y by the
Clergy and Laity.
Rev. Ira Spear, Rev, DR. Tying, and
Rev. DR. Dorr, also spoke in similar
strain.
Mr. ]. S. Richards offered the following
resolution:
"RcSolvcd, That it be recommended to
the members of the Laity of this Conven-
vention, that when they again assemble in
regular course, they do give their confirm
alton to the nomination and appointment
by the Clergy of Rev. DR. Potter"
The resolution was adopted, and the
convention again assembled.
On motion, the Laty then proceededto
vote Uira vOCe.
Before the result was announced, Rev.
DR. Dorr and DR. Ducachet expressed their
wish that the nomination be unanimously
concurred in by the Convention.
The President then announced that Rev.
Dr.ALONZO POTTER, of Schenectady,
N. Y, nominated to this Convention by
the Clergy, as Bishop OF the Diocese of
Pennsylvania, had been unanimously con-
frmed by the Laity. So the Rev. DR. A.
lonzo Potter has been duly elected Bishop
of Penn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

Hon, Levi WoOdJmy-We see this
gent'eman's name mentioned, in various
papers, in connection with the mission to
England, We feel satisfied that no gentle
man from the democratic party could be
selected whose appointment woul9 give
greater satisfaction. Mr. Woodbury.
has, justly and for long time, been
styled the Crock of New England De-
mocracy." No man stands higher at the
South-the north admires him, the
country in his appointment, would secure
the services of faithful able and scholar
like Minister, and the British Lion would
find, to deal with, an American Eagle of
the clcarcst eye and the strongest wing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29
See call for county meeting of the Or.

See call for county meeting of the Or
age Co. Democracy. We arc glad to
see the true system of organizing con-
ventions adopted by our friends in Orange
Co.
By-the-way, we hope our friends in
Orange Co. will come together with a
determination to sustain the ascendency
of the party in the county by the sacrifice
ofalI personal feelings on the altar of the
good old cause. Fight in the primary
meetings for the election of Delegates
fight in convention as much as you please,
but no fighting after that except with the
enemy. When the nomination is made,
stand by it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29
ORANGE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION.

A convention of the democrats of Or
ange county will be holden at BLODG-
ETTS HALL, in Chelsea, on Thursday,
the l0the day Of June next, at 10 o'clock,
AM, for the purpose nominating three
persons to be supported as candidates for
Senators; to take into consideration all in
terests in any way connected with the ap-
preaching canvass; and, finally, to do all
other acts and things which independent
democrats may Of right do touching the
concert, union and harmony of all, at
The September election.
The democracy OF the several towns,
one and all, are earnestly requested to be
present.
The committee recommend that the sew
eral town committees call meetings in
their towns previous to the day above
named; that, at SAID meetings, delegates
be elected by the people equal to the
number designated in the schedule below,
to act for their several towns; that said
delegates receive from the presiding off,
GERS of the meetings credentials of
their appointment; and that such dele
gates only shall act in making nominations
in the county convention. The delegates
are appointed to the towns on this basis
One delegate to each town, and then one
additional one FOR each fifty democratic
votes cast for Gov al the last election, re-
jcctlng fractions
Observation-Disclosures 4.-Brain-
tree 3-Brookfeld 2.-CheIsea 5.-Cor.
NTH 5.-Fairlee 2.-Newbury Cor
nge2.-Randolph 5.--Straford 4,-Thet-
ford 5.-Topsham 5.-Tunbridge s.
Vershlre 3-Washington 3.-West Fair
lee 2-WiIIiamstown 3.
LET THE DEMOCRATIC MOTTO Be
"On'on, harmony, selfdenial, conccss-
ION, ccerything TOR the causc-nothing for
men,"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

GTWe don't know what other people
think OF it, but we have come to the con-
clusion that we are having COMPOUNDED
cold weather for this time of year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

We have been frequently asked Of
late when we are to have a State Conven-
ton. We don't know of course, but we have
a competent State Committee who will,
without question, see TO the matter as
they should.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

o. II. BroUnson. New Haven
Courier gives the following graphic de-
scription of Mr. Brownson: "He stands
like monster fungus in the garden olsci-
ence,a ill'omened and intangible spectre
at the affairs of religion; he is a bat in
politics, night-loving owl in metaphys-
les, dead sea in wisdom, with its black
floor paved with ruins, pyramid of mis-
shaPen clouds, and in spite of his talents,
a self-wrought monument Of folly"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

advertisements are not handed
in by Monday night hereafter, they will
not be very likely to appear in the paper
Of the same week. Our advertising pat
rons had better remember this.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

As chairman of the Windsor Co. Dem
ocratc Committee we should be happy to
hear suggestions from our friends in the
county touching the time and place for
calling County Convention.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

The President then announced that Rev.
DR. Potter, having received majority of
the whole number of votes given, was du-
ly nominated by the Clergy to this Con-
vention as Bishop of thi, Diocese.
A recess was then taken. Most Of the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

"What a man wantS his rife to know.-
There are certain things a man wants his
wife to know, and which are never learn
ed at ladies' seminaries and but too sell
dom we fear, at home. One would like
his wife to know how to make a shirt
Ever so rich it would be a comfortable
sensation to think that she made it; yet
there are some who cannot even sew on
button. To be able 10 cook beeEsteak
properly, or roast joint TO turn--to
make savory sauce, or dish up frica-
see-to cook ones husband a good din
ner, in short, if need be, what every wo-
man ought to know, and what very few
do know, until obliged to learn it. 1t is a
solemn fact, that not one marriageble girl
in twenty, can make really good cup of
coffee.
Il, is all very well to study French, with
out ever being able to read or speak it
with any facility-to learn six or eight sci
ences up to confused smattering, una,ail-
able from the fear Of making blunders, to
learn music and drawing for the parlor
and drawing room; but a man wants more
than this in wife; and the sensible low
er is often frightened away from an amid
BILE girl by display Of accomplishments,
which indicates the lack of more useful
requirements. '-Er. paper.
A prominent member CT the |. o. Of O.
B. asked us to copy the preceding and to
add that whenhe gets wife he shall want
her, in addition, to know how to mind her
own business, and leave her neighbors'
alone. Queer fellow, that old Bach.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

Rev. Alonzo Potter 3
Rev. DR. Morton
No choice.
Fourth Ballot.
Rev. DR. Bowman 80
Rev. II. M. Clark 33
Rev. Alonzo Potter 9
Rev. DR. Morton
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

Hmper's illuminated Shakespeare has
reached the 50 number. 1t is a most mag
nficent embodiment of the works of the
the great SEER and should be in the libra.
les Of all his admirers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29
copies for Sl,OO!

We shall in no case, send
less than five copies and they
must be sent to one address
and paid for in advace. If
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29
THE WOODSTOCK AGE.
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY go.
WOODSTOCK AGE.

FOR THE ca MP AIG.N.
GThe WooDsToCK AGE
will be sent for three months,
commencing the first of June,
at the rate of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-05-29

Another great race came off on the
Camden Course, between Fashion and
Peytona on the 9th. The odds are against
Fashion, we are sorry to say, but we are
not without hope that she may win. She
was rather overcome in the late race on
the Union Course, but the time she made
with Boston 1872 l2 has not yet been
beaten, that is some consolation.
The Columbian, the Ladies' Book Ora
ham, the Ladies' National Magazine, Lfor
June are on our table, and interesting as
ever.
The Knickerbocker and Democratic
Review for May are also received.
Cheshire RailrOad-On Thursday last
meeting of the stockholders of this road
WIS held at Keene and the following gen.
tleman were chosen Dire ctors:-Messrs
T. NJ Edwards, B. +. Adams, und Salma
Hale, of Keene; Geo. Huntington, of
Walpole; and Nathan Rice, Abel Phelps,
and Henry Timmins, of Boston. 1t was
ascertained that Stock to the amount of
81 $780, 900 had been subscribed for
which is $50, 900 more than the amount
required.
The S,caliow'-The wreck of this boat
has been raised and towed into shallow
water We see no account of an exam
nation of her cabins yet The body of
Gen. Mather's son, drowned when she
sunk, has been found on the bank of the
river at Athens, N. Y; also, at the same
place, the drowned body of Peter McCar-
roll. E... .