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

Lieut. Col, Randolph of the Virginia regiment,
had captured, on the 9Th inst, at China, 4C of
/ Cuneles' men,
The decree suppressing The liberty of tho press
in Mexico, already mentioned, is dated the 9th
May, and was promulgated the following day. BY
It the press forbidden 10 engage in political and
military DISCUSSIONS, or TO express ccnsue upon
the supreme authorities, or in any way 10 throw
dlscredlt upon the army or It's commanders. In
commenting upon This decree T.! Republcnno says
-"Woud 10 God, the army had been brought in
to disrcpule by the press, instead of by series
OF Ingorous defeats which in the course Of single
year have covered with shame the name of NleXi-
co and increased the pride Of our invaders, allho'
no intelligent man recognises in these the discipline
and skill the welt organized armies of Europe,
The decree was boldly attacked IN the Mexican
congress,
Capt Mason Of the rifles, died nj JalOpn, May
10, and was buried with military honors,
Kendall says, "here is no doubt that General
Scots message, which went directly home 10 ev.
cry reileclins Mexican, is doing great deal Of
good,
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The National lntclligencer says:
New Hampshire Legislature

We are indebted to the editors Of the Pa
and Mr. EIkns of the railroad, for slip col
ing the agreeable intelligence that the legisl
was organized at Concord on Wednesday, I
complete discontinue Of the allies, who
great exertions 10 defeat the election ola d.
cratic speaker of the house of representatives
In the senate, Hon. HARRY llIBBARD
chosen president, having seven votes, to one
inst him. John II, George was elected clerk
Francis r. Chase assistant clerk, by the
vote.
In the house, Mr. lIadley, Of Wenre, act
chairman On the first ballot for speaker
was no choice, on account Of the u, being ID
The name of the democratic candidate by mis-
The second ballot resulted in the choice Of
NOSES NoRRls, j., by a majority Of ND
over all. namely
Whole number of votes,
Necessary 10 a choice,
John Preston, abo.,
James Wilson, wing,
Asa Fowler, wing, l31
Moses Norris, jr., DEM, IA
Lewis Smith, DEM, was elected clerk, 81
ballots, 10 1870 for Thomas J. Harris, wins
three scattering Charles b. Fletcher, OF M
was appointed assistant clerk, Thus the d
racy Of New Hampshire are again complete
the asceniant,-BosiOn Post.
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P. S.-Since writing the above we
have received from the Committee the call
for Democratic Convention in this coun-
ty. As there is but little time before the
day SET, it will be necessary for the diff
lcrent towns to use no delay in choosing
their delegates, 1t is of the utmost i'm
portancc that full delegation from each
town be in attendance as there is much
important bushes to be transacted. Let
there be, not only the delegates present,
but general attendance of the democrats
as far as possible, for it has gone forth
that Vermont may, if she will, advance her
democratic columns this campaign; and
we wish to see good impulse in Wind.
sor County.
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TIE COU RI.

We have been too much engaged 10
keep track of the proceedings ofIhe court,
which has been in session here over two
weeks. We understand, however, tina;
business has progressed rapidly, and much
has been accomplished, The case OF
murder, from Sharon, was not sustained,
but arrested in the early stage Of the trial,
for the want of sufficient evidence. Quite
large number of bills were found by the
Grand jury, among which we're several
for the violation Of the license law. With
out any intentions of putting, we woaId
say. that among the many taantcd and
genllemanIv members of the bar, in this
country, no one is entitled to more credit,
for candor and good Judgement in his pro-
fessional duties, than julius CONVERSE,
Esq, in discharglng his duties as States
Attorney. This is our opinion, and we
believe it to be correct.
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TIE CONCERT

BY the Bakers. las, Monday evening, was,
so far as we know highly satisfactory
The audience was very large, the Chapel
being completely filled. We understand
that this same company has sung in this
place twice before and the crowded house
which they drew is sufficient evidence Of
their popularity, We do not pretend to
be a critic in these matters, but our opin-
is, they sing well, and deserve patronage
wherever they go. The peculiarities Of
their singing and their principle attractions
are already known to the public; and no
one can listen to TINT low bass voice with
out acknowledging it rare specimen Of
subic,ranean sound. Those who have an
opportunity had better hear them, if they
do not they will miss fine entertainment.
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E1@ Read the correspondence of Mora
There are truths in it that should be re-
membcred especially by those who once
asked "who is James X. PolkY' The
good old farmers who know how to appre
clare high price for the fruit Of their la
bors will long remember, and if they are
honest, bless the day the administration Of
James X Polk commenced. Not that the
President INTELLECTUALLY has any particular
influence over these matters except by be-
ing the organ Of that party, the result O.
whose principles is, the present prosperity
OF the country.
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Mrs. JAMES GORDON BENNETT.-Thlsl lady
Is writing home series ofletlers from the Con-
nent of Europe, which are published IN her hus-
bands paper, the New York Herald, They are
highly piquant episllcs, philosophy, literature,
adventure, politics, criticisms on the arts inlilings
Of travel, structures society, and lively Dagurr-
reoiypes Of pretty, polite men, and uncouth, ordi-
nary women They are in ruth truly Bennetsh.
Ia one place she sleeps in bedroom having six
doors to it; in another place, her chamber. maidS
are all OF the male sex, and she praises tho man
ner in which they can undo IA bodice Here is
the last adventure which bcfeI her, on her way
from Genoa to Rome
The driver stops and in an instant (she says)
the carriage was surrounded with the most fright
full cooking set Of fellows | ever looked ut. One
fellow seized the head of The two forward horses,
and the position remained perfectly mule-did
not say word, for le dared not. The other
came 10 the carriage, and demanded what we
had; your gold-your gold assure you my
Italian was Of little use to me at that time. (
happened TO have a very beautiful lule pair of
pistols in my pocket, which had purchased only
the day before, when heard Of these fellows
They really are what you call pocket pistols, not
being larger than child's hand. handed one
to my courier, and fred the other; it grazed the
fellows coat, The other happened not TO be
MariaS, and blessing herself, and James was
shouting out Justify for his papa. They had but
one carbine among them, and that They fred after
fred without any injury TO any one. think
shall never forget it. One Of the iellows-tbc
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ter of professions and stations; 10 know and be-
eve' that the man dgnifes the station and not
me station The man; that to him who honestly and
faithfully performs his part, whatever it may be,
consideration respect and honor are due, and 10
'ench the rising generation 10 trust to these last
Ulrd not 10 mere station for credit and esteem"
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Bennett, of the n. Y. Herald, writing from
Europe, gives an amusing picture of the moral
effect OF our wonderful progress upon the PEG.
pie of the old world
'The Mexican war and the subscriptions for the
Irish, strike with equal force, and leave the
European mind in state Of umazemcnt. Many
are beginning TO perceive that new and startling
elements are AT work in the Uuitcd States, and
every arrival is watched for with the preliminary
eXcIamaliOn--'l wonder what the devil the Amer.
leans viii! do next The Truth is that the United
States are beginning 10 exercise mighty nnn-
ence in Europe, From the height the Republic
has now reached, no one can tell the limits Of her
power, progress, or prepOndcrance. One of the
leading London journals says, hall in Joke, half in
earncst-T the Americans 30 on al this rate, feed
ing one hemisphere and fighting the other,
the time may come when Louis Philippe
will be a project in Paris under The authority of a
Mr. President Polk and Sir Robcl, Peel will be
happy to become the collector Of the port of Lon.
don or Liverpool, under the like authority. The
capacity, the versatility, the growing power Of
the American republic, for everything for war,
commerce, navigation, agriculture, art, mununc.
tures-seem TO bceet general establishment aud
an Indispensable dread in all those connected
with the present governments in France and Eng
| land A new arrangement and modification OF
the powers of Europe seem TO be on the eve Of
development In fact, the United States, as ma
ton, is rapidly entering into The European system,
and is actually disturbing their old visions of the
balance Of power.
! Such are the natural effects of bringing the
two continents within brief contact, by the es-
| Establishment Of steam; but in few months there
will be Il steam communication three times a
week, and then! What then! what them?
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chief of the band, ] believe--exuspera TO the
highest degree, put his arm round my waist, and
dragged rae forcibly ont Of the carriage. AT this
moment the sound Of wheels was heard, and two
carrmges came up, one filled with bishops, who
were going 10 Rome for the Holy Week, and also
very brave Young Englishmun, who was well
armed, and had his courier with him, also well
armed. Seeing these, they dropped me, and took
to flight. Had it not been for them, suppose !
should ere long have been the brigand's BRIDE
Anything like the CONSERVATION of Eliza never
saw. | must tell you that when ! came to, |
found three bishops standings over me, blessing
me, suppose, and the other doshing snow in my
face, and James AS busy AZ any for they had no
wnler and no house wns near. lluVe told you
all recollect Of the occurrence. The old bishops
and have been The greatest friends ever since
they send me lots Of ION bonS, and all sorts Of
good things. My little pistol would not lose oI
The world; shall show It to YOU when get back
James SAYS his mother is fine soldier.
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THREE THINGS WORTH MENTIoNING.-
The United States have shown their ability tC
perform two ol three remarkable things. First
our volunteer soldiers, from The field and the
workshop, have on more than one occasion hcn
double their number Of veteran troops second
in the midst of war we have been able 10 feed The
furnishing millions of Europe: and thirdly, under
revenue system which the federaists pronounced
inadequate TO a time of peace, sub-reasurl
which was bound to ruin confidence and credit
and an administration alike ignorant and imbecile
we have not only managed TO get money enougl
to meet the expenditures of the government bu
the public credit is actually at n premium - BriS
iOl Co., Democrat.
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We would call particular attention TO
the notices of Gordon d Co. in another
column. Particulars in relation to the
business can be obtained at this office.
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.SP Y OF 7 II E A G E
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, IS17.
l.. NJ. BROWN, Editor.
v. IL. PALM T. X ,

Is ouR AGENT TO RECEIVE AND FORWARD SUBSCRIPTION
AND ADVERTISEMENTS TO THE AGE,Ar ms Off
CES IN TnE FOLLOWING CITIES
BOSTON-20 State Street.
NEW YoRK-Trihune Buildings opposite City Hall.
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A Coop IDEA.-An old farmer il
State of Pennsylvania, proposes til
",hree millions" be appropriated 10 b
up the Mexican presses in this CO,
as the shortes, method of ending the
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REV. CYRUS II. FAY Of Roxbury, Mas
preach in the universalst Chapel in tbs
on Sunday, June 20,
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The New YoRK SUn.TREAsURY.-The
Sub Treasury in New York has now in
its vault four million and half of specie,
Of which half million was placed there
last week on account Of Corcoran& Riyg' 5
share Of lie loan
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Mr. Speight, of the United States Sen
ale, died at Columbia, Mississippi, on the
9Th ult
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The following resolution was introd
ed at The late Anti-SIavery Association
New York, by Mr. WendaIl Phillips
| Boston:
"Rcsolrcd, That it is the duty of every Am
can 10 give his sympathy in aid Of the anti-slav
movement, and il is The first duty of erery I'm,
lean citizen 10 dcrote htmscU 10 The Instruct
of The Union anil that Constitution which has
ready smpwrecked the experiment of civil Ibid
here, and bids fair 10 swallow up the hopes of
cry man in war and military despotsm, so that
its wreck we may fo,m government founded
the Declaration Of Independence, winch at
time made our country the admiration of
world"
The National lntoligencer says:
As might be expected, this resolution was
ceived with decided marks of dsapprobaton;
it must be confessed that there were a few pref
cho opplaudcd it,
The grntleman's agitatcd countenance and
gcrncss showed that he was charged 10 the i
with matter which he wished to relieve himse
for the qualification Of the audience. He
launched into a TRADE Of abuse against The I'm
The Constitution, the Church, HE Press,
Wing and Democratic parties, the leading me
each, The american cEaEGCtsF, The Evange
Alliance, AND EVERY THING AMERICAN.
was aware, he said, that the sentiments oil
resolutions wee not popular, yet he was ass
that every Mua who looks at the history u
country will say THAT IT is THE ONLY RE
DY THAT LIES IN OUR HANDS.
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OFOn the first page will be found Gel
SCOTS proclamation TO the MeXicans, bI
transIaring it into Spanish, then bad
again into English, has doubtless marrd
the purity of the original, and rendered
a different production than it was when
went from his hand. We do not belle
that Gen. Scott ever stated that there wei
two parties in the United States, the OF
desiring peace and the other war, for it
entirely inconsistent with the whole toll
Of the rest of the proclamation, besid
being destitute oftrulh. Every sensil
man knows, that there is no party IN Il
country tina; desires war. Peace has be
held out from the beginning and won
long before this, have been effected, h
i, not been for the sympathy which
Mexicans have received from their frien
in the United States.
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"Then COnyictS.D

a yodng gentleman from Woodstock. n student
IN me MEDICAL college, while stopping few hours
at the Windsor House on Monday last. conclnded
10 visit The nuch-Niked-of Prison, AND improve if
possible his knowledge Of human character by
studying the physicnomles of the inmates
He accordingly started oat in search of the
walled edi(Ce, but being nnucquainted with the
crooks and turns Of our streets, stayed towards
the Armory of NIessrs Robbins, Kendall & Law.
renee. Coming suddenly in sight Of tire AImory,
he stopped and appeared uncertain whether that
was the Prison or not, but heating the noise of the
machinery, and seeing that big gun was attached
to the spre in place of n common weathercock,
and probably supposng the gun could be for no
other purpose than TO shoot on the run those who
should attempt TO escape, he stepped tmldly up
to the Clerk, who happened at that moment TO be
standing on the steps, and asked If he could go IN
and see the convicts. The Clerk, seeing VERDI
ants mistake, and not being particularly hostile to-
I'm occasional bit Of fun, replied that he could i he
would not speak to ANY OF them. This Nerdant
promised, and the Clerk stepped in 10 "show HIM
round " They lraversed the first and second sio'1
RES OF the building without seeing anything that
astOnshed MIR Verdant, except that some OF the
cOnvicts were rathergOod looking should be found
there, but coming to a third story where a room
is parlitioned off and occupied by the Inspector,
the clerk informed Mr. V. that "thh room was
made expressly 10 keep one man n,-an awful
savage fellow Cant | see him'' asked Verd
ant. you may peek at HIM, said the Clerk, 'but|
be very still about it, So saying the Clerk open-|
ed the door about two inches and Mr. V. applied
his eve to the opening. Gle does look savageI
don't he! what did he DOE asked Verdant 'Oh |
nothing was the answer 'only killed twelve
men, KILLED twelve men! exclaimed V. in2
5realhless astOnishment, with eyes wide open
'what in the world did he do that for" 'WhJ
you see he was very fond Of playing checkers and
six of these men had blue eyes and The other s
had black ones, and he wanted their eyes TO max
checker men of Just at this moment the In +
specior who was quietly examining n pile Of gur
barrels, raised one OF the barrels IN his eye L
look through it, hut Mr. Verdant, supposing
course he was aiming at him, made tracks dowr
stairs at about double the speed Of school-bo =
with the master at his heels, and yamosed TIL
premises ". JOlUnul.
That is pretty good story Mortified
but it won; quite ego down" here. '4o&
should have guide board, at the 'cor
ner,' directing to "THE MILL DAM," the
such mistakes would not happen. Pen
hapS the student never was in plac
where thc streets have such numJerleSs
"crooks and turns" as at Windsor, an
no wonder that he was bewiIdered. Yer
dancy is an exotic thar, ! Sp0se.
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I o. OF o. F.-1he Ohieer. and Brothers of Warren
Lodge No. 253 y. Of u F. are requested 10 meet Al
Lodi Room, Saturday the 9th los aat p,xt n
o'clock, ovn To the last ubut. of respect 10 oar si,
wodhy biohsi ~ g. Joha Nieol Alemoe's Of the oro.r
10 a-n JOHN BRtrTiN Secretary
- x REWARD LEFT his boarding. house al abaut Nv.
WO o'clock A NJ the I'd INST man about th,,,v wear,
"a age feet Inches ia height with rather full lace. blsok
hn snd large whissefs partially He had When
ne DARK mixed sack overcast black cloth vest o,s
eoi?red rantaloo Any person giving Information which
WIZ can 70 n recovery wall receive the above ard
Pllcauon 70 ~ n AZ 2O3 Pssil street nj2t.
NOrlCE-li SOPHIA DEELEi, formerly sophn
~ reeves OF birmingham. england who emisrAcd to
upper canada IN 8tl q New York
ago, Will apply to Mr. Edward Lloyd ~ Plat she
hear OF something TO her advantage. nzusrc
JOtN GEORGE TAYLOR, IN. celebrated Costom.r
70 now rmployed, ustipz up ,btrs Hsw ssT'''"rnt
Fancy nNi Z, s,o-v' 80 's NJ" 80 ori.s irR'' '"vts
Irit WIN " M. D,Obs tau Dtssrrf 'sh % % ~ -
eiegant cIfae was mach LVsrum-s, 80 ~ ,Incs
street, viii be punotusiy srenssd "a. FsA'N
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The LATE ACCIDENT ON TIE MASSACHUSETTS
AND VERMONT RAILRoAD.-It is now said that
tho recent catastrophe the Vermont and
sets railroad less the result Of accident than de-
THAT two bols, essential to the stability of the
bridge were removed and TO this circumstance alone the
destruction OF the bridge Is traced 10 stated that
ere mad been some trouble among the aborers on the
road, and portion OF them had struck day or two
preceding HINTS were then thrown oct foresha dovuu
result similar TO the dreadful calamity Athoi-aud
suspicion has aen on two persons the guilty parties
MS report Is based upon the story that several Irish
aoorers who had disagreed with their employers sda
uss OF certain threats previous to the accident In
presence OF two girls Since the accident these threats
we're disclosed by the girls but attefy OF the girls
has receded from Ter statement, while the other re.
anirms It, As to to the quality OF the iron used on the
urdge learn that OF the of the broken
weight Of sixty tons Boston T,areiier, 4th inst
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that It Is the wish and design Of the United States to
ro"ds for them free governmsn with the least pos
ibe delay similar to that which exists in Terrific
r!es They will then be called to exercise the rights
of reemen in electing their to the
Territorial legislature i foreseen that what relates
to the 81 vii government will be difficult and unpleasant
part your duty and much must necessarily be left
your discretion.
In your whole conduct you will act In such manner
best to concste the Inhabitants and render them
friendly to the United States.
il desirable that the usual trade between the citi
Of the United States and the Mexican provinces
should be continued. far practicable under the
changed condition OF things between the countries
In consequence Of extending your expedition into Cali
forna may be proper that you should your
supply OF goods to be distributed present to the nd
ans The United States Superintendent Of Indian AZ
fairs at st Louis will aid you in procuring these goods
You Will be furnished with proclamation In the Span
sh language to be issued by you and circulated among
the Mexican people on your entering into approach
ing their country. You will your utmost endeavors
to have the pledges and promises therein contained
ried out to the utm at extent.
am directed by the President to say that the rank of
brevet brigader general will conferred you
you commence your movement towards California and
fent round to by the country to the
Of the commandment Of squadron In the Pacific
for the land forces will be ant to you.
Very respet fully. your obedent SERVANT
w. L. MARCY, Secretary of War.
Col. S. w. KEARSr, Fort Lesvsnworth, Missouri
O. Are there other instructions under which you
acted,
A. received another letter Of instructions about the
time. Here In original letter from the Secretary
Of War, received by the 3lst July. received
another at Fort Lesvenworth.
The letter Of the Secretary Of War read fol-
lows
War DEPARTMENT,
WAS lima