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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
THE SILENCE BROKEN:

The other day, we remarked upon the
profound silence maintained by the wing
politicians on the subject of the new re.
venue law. One of them, it appears, has
thought proper at least TO speak out and
admit that his political brethren have been
guilty of an attempt to get up false
alarm. This person is Mr. Philip Ripley,
of Hartford, Connecticut. The Hart
ford Times refers to his testimony in the
following terms:
"Mr Ripley has large capital invest
ed at Windsor Locks-probably some
thing like one hundred thousand dollars.
Mr. Ripley is a wing, but at the canal
meeting at Windsor he felt bound 10
speak the truth. The object Of the meet
ing was to increase the facilities of man
ulac,uring, and he told The people that
they could 60 on and secure the great
object without fear of injury from the
tariff-that the presen. tariff would not
injure the business, and the cry about
injury from the tariff was not worthy of
consideration. So much for the tariff
of'46."
Probably, however, Mr. Ripley is more
a man of business than a politician, and
has no idea of attempting to disguise the
truth, when, by admitting it, he can help
forward a profitable enterprise. Mean
time the wing journals preserve an obstin-
ale taciturnily on this interesting topic.
What we fear is, that the manufacturers
will become too much in love with The
present tariff, and will be led, by the pro-
spect of lis advantages, to adventure too
deeply. If they proceed in the manner
in which they have begun, if they go on
to build new manufacturing towns, and
form new corporations, and set up fac
tories by the dozen, it is clear that the
time must soon come when they will find
that they have invested more capital
in these pursultsthan will prove profitable.
We almost wish for their sake, that the
rates on the new tariff had been fixed
little lower; we suspect that still more
moderate tariff would have been whole
somer for their interests.
The present activity is very well, but
where is it to stop' That the new tariff
holds out great advantages to the mill
owners, is very true; but it is possible
that we may build loo many mills. We
counsel those who are about 10 engage
in manufactures, to make some estimate
OF the number Of mills which would sup
ply the whole demand for American ia
brics, and to consider whether in case of
sudden glut of the market with Ameri-
can goods,$ decline of prices, they could
afford to let their establishments rest till
their weaker competitors have Withdrawn
from the business.
Whenever the reaction arrives, one
thing is certain, namely, that it is not to
be asc-ibed to low duties. 1t will be
simply the effect Of the high rate at which
the duties on imported goods are allowed
to stand-a rate so high as to encourage
inordnate speculation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

The Treason Cry of Dissolution Senator
Houston made an able and patriotic speech on the
10Th ult., in the Senate on the war. At the con-
cluson he thus eloquenty noticed the treason.cry
of dissolution of our glorious Union, raised in
some unpatriotic quarters:
AS to the fears which had been expressed about
the dissolution Of the Union, he trusted they were
groundless. He believed there was patriotism
enough left in the country to save them from such
a calamity. Disunion! he could not bear the
thought. Let not the name Of Texas--his home
the last to be incorporated into the Union--be
basphemed by the word! Let not the Union be
severed. The boon they possessed was too rich,
too mighty, and loo grand-the sum of human
happiness they enjoyed TOO great-the amount Of
liberty too precious! Why sever it, Were not
the north dependent on the souh' Were not the
south dependent upon the north' Would it not
be 10 each suicidal act-to both destruction!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

PATRIOTIC CLEnGYMAN.-Capt. Walk
er is enlisting men for his company of
"RiAes" at Annapolis. The correspond
ent Of the Charleston News gives the fol-
lowing anecdo,e:
The son Of a Rev. Mr. Collins made up
his mind to 90, and went and asked his
parents permission, being a minor. The
father endeavored to dissuade him from
his intention, but finding him fixed in his
determination, went with his son to Capt.
Walkers rendezvous, enlisted his son and
saw him sworn into service, telling him,
when he was duly apprenliced for five
years to "Unce Sam"-"Now, my son,
wish you to understand me; you have
taken the oath to support the flag of your
country, and if, when you meet foe, you
should ever run-run by home, and don't
stop there; for will never own you
again."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

Maj. Gen. Ransom, Col. of the 9th reg
iment, has been ordered to Mexico imme-
diately with what recruits are raised with
out waiting TO organize them into a regi-
ment. We fear however, on the Generals
account, that peace will be declared before
he can possibly reach the plains ofMexico.
We never saw man more anxious to have
chance to meet the Mexcans, than Gen.
Ransom is-ard if he ever has that chance
depend upon it--he'll give them Jesse"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

Philadelphia, March "a, 9 p. M-We
learn from Washington that orders have
been issued by the war department, call
ing into requisition all The forces at the
various recruiting stations, without wait
ing for the organization ofthe number
originally required from each state
Orders have been received here, chang
ing the rendezvous of Captains Bernard
and Riddles companies of Voltigeurs,
from fortress Munroe to Pi,tsburg, and
directing them TO proceed tomorrow
morning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

TEN STRIKE! SET 'EM Up!-The follow.
ing anecdote is telaletl IN late number Of the
Cincinnati News
During the battle Of Monterey detachment of
volunteers were ordered forward to protect Bragg
battery, while dragoon horses could DO procured
to supply the places of those shot down by the
enemy. Marching hurredly out they were in
some confusion, which was observed by party
of Mexican ancers, who, supposng them 10 be
rereaing, Instantly charged upon them. The
officer, seeing their approach, drew up his men
in order behind chaparal fence and awaited their
charge On they come, full tilt, expecting to dis
lodge tho volunteers by their furious onset; but at
proper distance they received II volIey from the
volunteers which tumbled fifteen or twenty of
them in the dust Not reshing this unexpected
reception they turned and fed; in the mean time
howitzer had been brought to bare on them from
the battery, the first shell Of which cut down ten
of the hndmost of the etreatng lancers. Good
lick" shouted one Of the b'hoys. "a ten-striko by
-! set IN upn
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, March 25, lS47,
M buchanan GOING SOufH.


1t is matter of extreme qualification
TO be assured that no secondhand repre-
sentative is TO be entrusted with the nego-
tiation of peace with Santa Anna; but
that as soon after the capture of Vera
Cruz as the Mexcans shall desire, the
Secretary Of State, in person, proposes TO
60 down as the envoy extraordinary to the
capital of the Monezumas, with three
millions, for the settlement OF a treaty.
And it was expected that the summer va
cation would be employed in this official
jouruey-a prospect which depends mate
rally upon the news due from the seat Of
war. This will make all safe, and it will
be far better than sending for Santa Anna
to come to Washington, or Almonte, for
they are not to be depended upon in so
long journey.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
COMMON SCHOOLS.

The Undersigned will hold an examination o
Teachers for Common Schools, at the Town Hal
IN Woodstock, on Wednesday the 18th day o
April next, at 9 o'clock, A. NJ.
JOEL CLAP,
Superb of Com. Schools for
The County Of WindsOr.
Woodstock, March 3Olh, lS47.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
iDeThe telegraph report from Baltimore con-

iJeThe telegraph report from Baltimore con.
firms the revolution in Mexico, as follows
"rhe schooner Home. from Tampco, has ar
rived at New Orleans, bringing accounts ola rev.
olulion in Mexico, the expulsion Of Gomez Farias
from power and the installation Of Gen. Salas-
Gen. Taylor, by one report, is said to have fallen
back on Saltio and Monterey without a general
action, and by another it is said that he had bat
tie at night with the Mexicans, killing about 400
OF them and losing none The Mexican papers
say that Santa Anna had cut off his retreat by in
terposng the forces Of Minon and Torresn.''
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
THE CIVIL AUTHORITY

For the town of Woodstock are hereby notified
TO meet at the Town Hall, on Saturday the third
day of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, for the
purpose Of abating taxes, licensing Inn Keepers
and Grocers and approaching some person or per-
son, TO be licensed by the Judges of the County
Court to sell spirous liquor for Medicinal, Chemical
and Mechanical purposes.
$ $ s; V $5 %;;s; }ss'.'"s'.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

lavrc de Grace, Hartford Co.. Mary land, Feb TO- 1916
Mr. seth w. Fowlc,
Dear Sir: understand the general agency for the sale
Of Wsars Basam of Wild Cherry has been transferred
TO you. have been the agent for selling it in this town
for number of years, during which time have sold Il
large quantity. Many persons seriously SICK in this vic
Unity, have used this medicine. and been cured with il
when all other medicines tailed One lady in particular,
in this town, was sick fheen years. was entirely cnred
with this article, she herself estifes. think il my
self of the best medicines in the world for the
of the diseases for which it is recommended, viz
SUMPTION asthma, aud liver complaint. 1fyou please
you may send has gross the earliest opportunity;
Doubt shall lind ready sale for il.
Yours, 81.
d. w. WELLS.
Snch is Che unprecedented of this valuable and
popular medicine are constantly Receiving similar let
tiers from different parts OF the country. We publish this
one because the article has been thoroughly proved in
Mary land, and is not found wanting.
None genuine unless signed |. BUTTS on the wrapper
For sale by CHARLES CHAPMAN, Druggist, Wood
slo
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

A small party Of teumsters from Santa Fe,
sixty in number, arrived at Fort LeavenwoIth
in most distressing condition, being almost starv.
ed. Six of their companions were frozen to death
on the road. lt
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
BOSTON BUSINESS CARDS.
NJ r CHI, l847.

vi N z II . At,
The attention of Country md Seaport Merchants,
and others about visiting Boston 10 pur
chusc Spring Supplies Ia most respectfully requested to
the following CARDS. comprising Merchants, Manulac.
turers, and Artists.
Being fully prepared In the several branches, we EN-
brace the facilities afforded by the Country press to So
lict your carly calls; and we assure our New England
friends that pains shall be spared Oh our part TO please
both old and new customers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
Rehlein of tic @arkets.
BRIGHTON MARKET.
CORRECTED FROM THE MASS. pLouGHM

CORRECTED FROM THE MASS. PLoUGHMAN
... MON'DA Y .MARCH 20.
At markell $50 Beet Cpttle and no Stores yokes
Working Oxenj Is Cows and Calves 100 Sheep and
1000 swine,
BEEF CATTLE-By Extra 1915 Al $50 LIST quality, So
so, I'd quality, S., u "a; 3D. quality, 5,75 $3.50
WORKING OXEN, sues were made nj $50, and no,
Cows CALVES. Sales noticed nj S24 TO 25J7 2
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Sales were not noticed.
$50 and AIS
SwINE-Lots to pebble, Ala and l.2 for Bows, and
- 5Sc Tor BaFrowsj large Barows, aeleGleJ 5,6
and 3.4c. Al retail from l-2tO l.2c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
UNION DEBATING CLUB.

UNION DEBATING CLUB.
A Meeting of the club, will be held at the Cen
trail School House in this village, on Thursday the
Isl inst.
Question for discussion-TIas the SwoRD won
more aures than the PEN'
Citizens are respectfully requested to attend
r. c. PIERCE. Sec,n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

We mentioned last week that the re-
crui'ing office in this village would be
broken up the present week. We are
happy to say that such is not the fact. 1t
will be kept open for the present, in order
to give all an opportunity enlist. We call
upon the Democrats of Bridgewater, Shar-
on,PIymouth, Windsor, Reading, Chester,
sherburne, Hartland, and in fact every
town in the county and State, 10 aid in
this matter Two dollars will be paid to
any person who shall bring or send to this
office an able bodied recruit who shall be
enlisted, between now and the
9TH day of April.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

We wish those who can as well as not
would send us IN little cash about these
days. What say'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

The President, 1t is said, is 10 vis. North
Carolina in the month of June, to attend celebra
ton of the University, before which Mr. Secretary
Mason has been invited 10 deliver an address.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

The communication Of "Once q wing +"
came too late for insertion this week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

II a young man wants to make an hun
dred dolIars--the easiest, quickest and
best way for him 10 do it is to enlist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

We hope to have good story to tell
about Gen. Scott, at Vera Cruz, next
week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
FROM THE ARMY.
TO THE LATEST MOMENT

10 The LATEST MOMENT.
1t seems by the news by Wednesday
mornings mail, that Gen. Taylor has been
attacked by the Mexicans, and sustained
himself in three several engagements with
them. One at Aqua Nueva, One at Sal
tillo in the night and one at the Riconnada
pass. 1t is also ascertained beyond much
doubt that he is now safe in Monterey
He repulsed the Mexicans at every attack
and made his retreat upon Monterey in
perfect order.
We have but little fears of Old lack
and his bayonet boys-and we doubt not
we shall yet hear of achievements by them
which will eclipse anything heretofore per.
formed by them. The account of the
battles, excepting the loss on both sides,
which was greatly exaggerated, in our
last paper, is substantially correct. As
near as we can gather the facts Gen. Tay.
Tor was expecting and prepared for The at.
tacks-which were made. He also has
been compelled 10 return 10 Monterey
which he has effected in good order-and
where he has stores and provisions suffi-
cient to last him and his army six months
So it may be said that the old war dog and
his brave boys are safe. If Santa Anna
attacks him we doubt not he will get his
belly full of yankee pills-and they may
prove as uncomfortable 10 his bowels as
the federalists in this vicinity say the
Mexican climate is to the Yankees.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01

We are under obligations to N. White,
Esq. of Concord N, H., and the gentle
manly driver ofthe Express Stage from
here to Lebanon, for papers in advance of
the mail
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
MAR RHAGES


In Sherburn, on oath of March, by DR., Warner
Bates, Esq, Mr. NATHAN lDE, aged rs to
Miss ELIZA ADAMS, aged IA,
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FORCES UNDER THE COMMAND OF
GENERAL TAYLOR.

pm The Washington Union, March, ISL
have been. permitted to examine state
repaired at the office of tho Adjutant Cen
the Army, showing as nearly as can be as
I'D, the amount of force left under the or
General Taylor after the withdrawal ola
the army under General Scott. The state
mbraces the regular troops left under the
nd of Gen. Taylor, together with the regi-
bf volunteers called out in November, 1876,
which are known to have already arrived
Rio Grande. There can be little, if any
indeed, that they all reached Matamoros
he 23d inst.
riding TO this statement, the aggregate Of
9th regular and volunteer, under the orders
raj Taylor, as shown upon the muster rolls
0. OF these ,I22 are regular troops; s.
volunteers of the evies Of Nav and June
king total of 1874 men, exclusive of
volunteer regiments But il is supposed
hese 1874 men, not more than about 8.
ainIy could be counted as effective. Ii il
?, indeed, that of these loops in the field
tive force may not exceed 1900. TO
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-04-01
VIEW FANCY GOODS IMPORTING
WAREHOUSES;

w. w. MES5ER & CO., 81 Kihby street Importers Of
Cutlery Combs, Brushes, Accorieous, Perinery, Per-
cusson Caps, and all kinds Of English French and Ger
man Fancy Goods direct from the Manufacturers, Select
cd by our special resident Agent OF the firm in
Europe, and will be sold at Wholesale only the Trade
at the lowest rates.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1847-01-07
INCREASE OF THE ARMY.

The following message from the President of the
Cni'ed States was opened and read, viz:
To The Senate and House of
Representatives. Of lie United States:
In order To prosecute The war against Mexico
with vignr and success il is necessary that authori
ty should he promptly given by Congress, To in.
crcase the regular army and to remedy exsiinu
defects in lis organization. With this view. yonr
favorable attention is invited To The annual repnr,
of the Secretary of War, which accompanied my
message of the 9th instant. in which he recon-
mends that ten additional regiments of regular
lroops shall he raised to serve during the war.
OF the additional regiments of volunteers which
have been called for from several of the States.
some have been promptly raised but his has no,
been the case in regard To all. The existing law
requiring that they should be organized by the in.
dependent ac,ion of the State governments. has,
in some instances. accustomed considerable DELAY
and II is yet uncertain when the troops required
can he ready tur service in the field.
1t is our settled policy TO maintain in time q,
peace AS small regular army as the exigencies
of the public service will permit In state OF
war, notwithstanding The great advantage with
which our volunteer citizen soldiers can be brouuh
into the field, this small regular army must he in
creased in lis numbers in order to render the whole
force mure efficient.
Additional officers well as men. then, become
indispensable. Under the circumstances of our
service peculiar Eropriey exists for increasing
the officers, especially in The higher grades The
number of such officers who from age and other
eases are rendered inrap able of active service in
the field. has seriously impaired tie efficiency OF
the army.
From the report of the Secretary of War, il
appears that abont two thirds of the whole mum
her of regimenla field officers are either perma
nenily disabled or are necessarily detached from
their commands m N ber Init 'bo
J"yment OF peace has prevented us from expert
enclng much embarraSsmen from this cause ;
but now IN state Of war, conducted in foreign
country, 1t has produced serious injury to the
public service.
An efficient organization of the army, composed
of regulars and volunteers. while prosecuting the
war IN Mexico. il is believed, wOnld require The
appointment of general officer TO take the com
mand of all our military forces in the field
Upon The conclusion of the war. the services
at such an officer would no longer be necessary,
and should be dispensed with upon The reduction
OF the army 10 peace establishment.
recommend that provision be made by law fur
the appointment of such general officer TO serve
during the war.
IL is respectfully recommended that early action
should he had by Congress upon the Suggestions
submitted for their consider tlnn, as necessary Ia
insure active and efficient service in prosecuting
The war. before the present favorable season for
military operations in the enemy's country shall
have passed away. JAMES K. POLK.
WASHINGTON. Dec. %. 1916.
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JUDGE BAYLY'S Sprrr1r

We cannot make room al present for the ar.
mlrabIe Speech Of this gentleman in reply 10 Gar.
ret Davis & Co, bot as our Federal co,erneor.-
RES are ndnsriously engaged in misrepresen,ino
II, we think it is but fair TO give &e following
truthful exposition Of it as written out BY the Re.
p3rier Of the Union in his seat in the House
He says
Nj Bayly followed in an able and .'o1nent
Viod'ca'"n Of The administration and The war. re-
plying with irresistible force 10 the E,IIovyino
grounos % assault upon The administration. viz:
FIRST that the President has unnecesss rilv br,ngb
on the war ny refusing 10 treat with Meyjco. &c
u is alleged she wanted us to do, in regard to
the question OF boundary alone; and by INSISTING
upon not separating that question from onr o,beS,
canses Of quarrel with Mexico. Second tbat he
precipiIated a war by marching COR armv r. ,,,o
Rio Gtande, within the disputed territory ,rhi,J
and It was q new ground taken By tIo oenIa
man from Kentucky, Mr.. Davisl lba; the Presi-
dent was guilty Of treason in permitting the re-.
turn of Santa Anna to Mexico. Lastly that he
has been guilty Of nsnrpalion in the establishment,
OF civil government IN the territory which we
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PATHETISM- MAGNETISM &c

We mentioned in onr last paper, very briefly,
that Mr.. Sunderland was ecturinp on this deenlv
interesting subject in Norfolk We have not vet
heard him, from the hope that he would come
across the ElZabeih after he had finished there
and we trust that we shall not be disapponted
Mr.. Sunderland has devoted many wears 10 tbe
study of his subject, and made advances that
Mesmer, nor any Of his disciples never dreamed
of. His advertisements and announcements shows
a stride in the science that must astoni,b t,e
Philosophical Mind 1t is matter Of surprise IN
us that there should be any want Of an audience
when he lectures, we regret to learn there is
The people of Norfolk certainly do not know who
they have among them, or The talent and wisdom
of that city would fill Odd Fellows Hall everv
night. We have been acquainted with Mr.
Sunderland, through his writings, for many years
and have watched his ahors until the present
with some anxiety, and are glad that he is now
among His was the first work we ever read
on the subject Of Mesmefsm-it was small
pamphlet, the subject at that time was in lis in
epency-from that reading we became a believer,
and every fresh examination has confirmed onr
faith. Go and listen to Mr. Sunderland