Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-05-06
10 the Readers Of the Ace,

Finding 1t necessary to take leave of
our friends and the readers OF the Age,
for the present, 1t will be expected that
we say something Of the circumstances
connected with this arrangement and the
relation in which we now stand to our
numerous patrons. The cause Of this
event is already known, 1t having resulted
from the duties incumbent upon US as
commanding officer Of the 9Th Infantry,
L. S. Army, about to leave Cor the seat Of
war.
In addressing our readers al this time,
we do not do without experiencing those
feelings incident to a change from old and
pleasing associations to new scenes; and
though we 90 with a cheerful heart, and
pride of which none can boast, but those
who are conscious Of obeyiug the SUN.
mons of duty, yet these pleasures ale
mingled with regrets which can only he
understood and appreciated when realized.
In taking leave of the citizens Of Wood
stock, we do so with the kndes, feelings
towards all, and the reflection that we are
10 be separated for while from The com
munrty in which we have so many true
and warm hearted friends, is the saddest
one that finds place in our bosom. We
carry with us but one wish the prosperity
and happiness Of those we lcavc-and we
can indulge in no more pleasing anlcipa-
tion than, after having performed our du-
ty faithfully, TO return, again TO enjoy
those pleasures, which arc only to be
found by mngIing with those who arc in,
inseparabIy blended with the early, and
pleasing associations Of social life,
During our connection with the Age for
the past year aud half, We, as matter
of course, have imbbcd all that interest
in relation to its associations, which would
naturally arise from political excitement,
and in our endeavOrs to make il worthy
organ of the democratic party, we have
received the timely aid of many true and
well tiled friend, which we would not
neglect 10 acknowledge, Tho we have
been located, as 1t were, in the midst of
an encmys Cuunlry-surroundcd by led
eraIism in all its chameleon hues-yct the
success Of our sheet has been most llatlcr-
! ing, and we have had tho qualification Of
learng that there are many true hearted
democrats among the hills Of Vermont,
who arc abundaulIy able to sustain dem
ocraic p per IN Windsor County.
But there is yet future, and a duty
connected with it that renders ii obligato-
ry upon us to say something in relation to
! it. In our business arrangements we
| have been under the necessity of leaving
our Subscription books at the Office Of
| TpAcY & CONVERSE, with directions that
the amount due from each subscriber, up
10 this date be forwarded in bill, with a
request for the payment thereof; feeling
confident that the nature of the case will
be taken into consideration and a speedy
response will cusuc. We have been com.
PEELED thus to dispose ol'Ihis matter III or
der TO bring our affairs TO an honorable
close, aud we trust that none Of our sub
scribcrs will find fault with our making an
arrangement which could not possibly be
avoided. Our accounts for job work and
advertising, are left with j. Barrett, Esq.
who is authorized to settle them. We
wish 10 have it distinctly understood that
the reason why we have done SO, IS be,
cause It was indlspensably necessary IN
order to leave our business in shape that
would be honorable to uursclf and salts
| factory TO others. 1t IS not expected tina;
onv cost will be made TO those who are
owing Us, by this arrangement. We ap-
peal to any candid person to say whether
we have no, pursued that course which is
the most honorable to ourselI, and the
mos, convenient for all concerned