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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

TIE MAILs-RoBBERIEs &c,-AImos, ever
paper we take up, no mat,er whether Wing o.
Democrat, contains complaints of mail faureI
and as for rObJerics Of The mails the like hal
never been known since the foundation OF TIL
government. The Washington office was rol
bed right under The nose of the Postmaster GEL
eraI, tho Charleston Office was robbed, sn|
clerks in some twenty Offices have been ares
ted for purouiug money out of letters durin|
the summer. Every day we hear of new de-
relations being committed, so that We ma
truly say that confusion reigns supreme in II
Post Office Department at the present time
Harrisburg Union.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

HEBREW LEGEND You teach" said The EN-
peror Trajan to famous Rabbi, that your
God is everywhere. and boast that he resides a
,mong your nation. should like to see him."
Goods presence is indeed everywhere" the
Rabbi replied, bat he cannot be seen, for no
mortal eye can look upon his splendor."
The emp error had the obsinacy Of power, and
persisted in his demand
"WelI" answered the Rabbi. suppose we
begin by endcavoring to gaze at one Of his am
bassadors.
Trajan assented; and The Rabbi, leading him
into the open air, for it was the noon of the day,
babe him raise his eyes TO the sun, then shining
down upon the world in its meridian glory
The Emperor made The attempt, but relinquish1
ed it.
II cannot" he said, 'the light daz1les me-
''lI then" rejoned the triumphant Rabbi,
"thou art unable to endure The light Of one Of
his creatures, how canst thou expect TO behold
the unclouded glory of the Creatofl"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

The Hon. q. BANCROFT, TIE AMERICAN
MINlsrER.-This gentleman takes his depar1
lure for America this day in the Europa. Yes
erday the hon. gentleman paid short visit I'd
Manchester. He was accompanied from Liver
pool by the mayor of Manchester, who showet
him such Of Tie establishments as the brief space
of his visit permitted. 70 a statesman and
legislator, like the distinguished Minister wh'
is qnllllng our shores, there is doubtless muc
TO interest aHd TO furnish material for reneclo{
in the great emporium Of the cotton manufac|
lure, and We are gratfed to learn that MI
Bancroft expressed himself greatly era''he,
with his visit, and by the great attention Of pol
likeness with which he was everywhere rece,|
ed.-LieerpOOl Times Sept. /.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

WHAT'S GENrLEMANi-We are constantly
reading cards of thanks to the geniicmdniy cap
tain, the geuiicmanly steward, the gcnttcmanly
clerk, the gtntlemaulu bar-keeper, Ell cciera,
It cetera, and have often asked ourselves VIVA.
constitutes gentleman Of the present age. nv
9ld times, 1t was brIh manners, dress, gentili,y
OF appearance; then it was fortune, living with
OUT labor and with ease and comfort now it APP
pears TO be ''lIe only conferred in rttnrn for
some lovor; and lndlscriminately bestowed
Thus, the captain of ship is termed gentle
manly if he treats his passengers with courtesy
The clerk Of a steamboat, who hands the print
crs some newspapers, is gcnIemanly, and The
steward who pops your champagne is GENTLE
manly. We are the nation of all others for H.
Ties, and we conlound them all. Whenever VIC
talk with DR.. Francis he always calls Us dOsa
tori whenever the recorder is speaking TO US,
he calls us Judge; the lawyer calls US counsel-
or; the general never lorgets 10 call US MAJOR
the countryman addresses us as Gaping, and
the down-easter as Stranger the title least
heard among US is misicr We were once d..
ming with our old consul at Falmouth, Mr. Fox
aud we're quite startled at sweet Quaker giri
asking us quantity and demurply:-' Mordecai,
what wine wilt thou drinkl'-NOah.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27
Hon. Horace Greeley.

This gentleman is out, in the Tribune. with
q personal explanation of his course in Con.
grcss last winter, on the subject of Slavery, in
which he declares, in substance, that he is in
favor of the Wimot Proviso. lie says: :" My
votes and acts in the House are on record, and
Giddmgs, Got, Greeley is the succession on
nearly, or quite every vote affecting Slavery in
the Territories. was recognized and hated
by every slavery extensionisl in the House, as
among their most determined and active an,ag
onisls." What can be stronger than this -
Would any Proviso rlau ask him to 60 farther |?
or course not. But how is he to reconcile this
," most determined and active" opposition, with
his declaration that he "said openly to the
Southern members, for one, vii! meet you
fully half Wayne
His plan for meeting them "half way" is
worthy of note lie "could have foregone
the express application Of the Wilmot Provso, "
and thus have granted all that the most ultra
slavery exlensonisls have ever asked for, on
one condition, viz: the dismembermcm OF
| Teas. If The Southern members would con.
sen, that the northern portion of that State
should be cut off and united TO New Mexico
he would be willing that New Mexico and Cal,
iforna might be left open to Slavery, with al
its horrors, on such terms as Mr.. Calhoun and
! his friends might dictate Surely this is sin
gular method Of showing ones free soil prlnci
pies
But this is no, to he wondered at Nc one o
common discernmenl would ever accuse llor
ace Greeley, or the party which he represents
Of ever carrying their conscientious opposition
to slavery, or any other social or moral evil
however great, so far as 10 interfere, in the
slightest degree, with their political prejudices
aud one of the strongest Of these prejudices il
against the State of Texas. She is too strong
! Iy democratic, TOO devotedIy attached to hit
Union, and too dangerous an adversary of fed
eralism, from her rapidly increasing wealth ant
lpolhical power, to receive any countenanc
from such men as Greeley. Her noble Seuat
ors Houston and Rusk, who stood up by thu
side of The gallant Benton, and would not be
driven Into the disunion schemes Of Calhoun
Btrrien, Criltenden and their satellites and co
workers on the floor of Congress, have show
the voice of the people of Texas 10 be for tn
UNION For the sake of curling The power an
curtaing the influence Of this patriotic State
Horace Greeley is ready to yield, if need be
the whole Of New Mexico and California to til
power of Slavery And this is The man VIII
voted with Golt and Giddugs Well, ICON
ss,ency is jewel" w.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27
TERRIBLE REBUKE TO THE ADMINISTRATION

TERRIBLE REBUKE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE,
The gallant ]. W. Geary, of Pennsylvania
who was appointed Postmaster at San Francisc
by Mr. Polk, and summariIy removed by III
Taylor administration, has been unanimous
elected First Alcalde Of San Franc SEQ, by Il
citizens oflhat place. a letter in the New Yo1
Herald says that Mr.. Gcarys name was d
some ten different municipal tickets, and n
ceived every vote cast for that Office. This
good evidence tina, Mr., Polk appointed the ri
man, and is severe rebuke, by The people
California. Of the prescn, Wing administration
for removing Mr.. Geary.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

"DEMoCRATIC WHIGs.'-We observe in the lae
Philadelphia Tay Tor papers. address Of committee
OF wings, addressed to the democratic wing young "
Lougaso i, predict, I'd that the patty which had for
progeniors the tories Of the revouon who afterwards
became ftdera!isls aud have assdmed dozen Of other
il the short space Of thirty years, in order TO
ceuI their true principles. would ultimately attempt 10
steal the name Of democracy. The pred is now
certified. Having dshonored and dsgaced the name OF
wing, they tried the experiment Of converting THEN
party into ia, or Republicans;" but finding tina,
experiment would not succeed, lhay have, in their
ocracy. In this last effort Of party Of alien aud
monarchical principles to steal popular name, they
will also fail. While attempting 10 appropriate 10
themselves the name of democracy, they will be very
careful TO repudate It's principles. The party whose
leaders have no confidence in the capacity Of the
people for goyernnent-who are devoted 10 the
interests Of wealth against those Of abo.wLo lrgislae
for the FEW at the expense Of The MANY-who build
up corporations Substitute for privileged aristocra-
cy with The privilege Of prnogenlturowho passed the
Infamous Alien and sedtion Laws-who ncarcerated
democrats fOl exercising the freedom Of speech in 1888
who have favored the doctrines Of Desposm, and irown
ed npon the efforts of the people of other countries 10
establish Republican GUvernmeDtS-who have ALWAYS
opposed the extension of suIlrage in this country, will
never steal Democratic Principles, although they have
become demorazed to be guilty Of the attempt TO
steal the Democratic NAME. They will, however, be
detected under Whatever disguise they may assume.--
The Of Democracy upon The shoulders Of Whggery
could etecuaIy conceal their odious principles,
than the lions hide could the voice Of the stupid animal
that pu, it on WuSaiagiou Union.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27
sC31Read what the New York Express say:

Of the Administrations
"This administration, it must be confessed,
keeps mp grand display in its Foreign nego-
ilallons Scenes, events, cOupS de etat, scinll-
late and sparkle upon the surface offs action.
1t is sky-rocket work all the while. There is
an exhibition every night. No sooner are we
over the wonders Of the Proclamation in behalf
of Cuba, and the summary and peremtory de.
mand for the abducted Rey, against Cuba, than
the sky is all lii up again with the Poussin at.
fair. There is danger, is there noll that our
political paIa,es may become so highly seasoned
that on the ordinary fare of quiet and peace,
we may sarve TO death. "
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27
G. TELL PoUssIN, sc.

TIMas ARE CHANGED!-A correspondent Of
the Cleveland True Democrat. calls Gen. Tay.
Tor "red-l anded man killer" and lhereupon
the Cleveland Herald grows mighty indignant
and says
"And who is this Zachary Taylor for whose
abuse Messrs. Vaughan and Brown offer their
sheet! A man grown gray in The service of his
country, and against whose character as man,
or kindly feeling as a friend or neighbor, they
cannot breath a word. man who sustained
the honor Of our flag, and by his unwaverlng
courage saved thousands OF our counlrymcn
from massacre at PaIo Alto and Resacrc de la
Palma, aud whom our people have delighted TO
honor, and yet because he did his duty as
soldier, he is branded as a "red-handed man
killer" Shame on the man who would pen
such words of such man, aud more shame on
the men who would allow them TO deiace their
paper"
This Zachary Tay Tor, is the same man that
Greeley denounced AS Polk 5 Journeyman Butch
er, and who while fighting the battles Of his
country, was bitterly opposed by the federal
press He is the same man that commanded
the army OF occupation, whose march to the
Rio GranGe, whiggerv charged commenced
the war with Mexico. When Senator Corwin
bid the Mexicans, "seIcome" him aud the
brave men he commanded, with "bloody hands
to hospilabie graves" the Herald was silent,
but now it is filled with ririuOuS ~ indignation
at the True Democrat, repeating that which
was common expression with whlggery during
the war Times change, and Mhiggery changes
with thcm!-Ohio Statesman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

WHAT SHE sAID.-"COusin William" said mcr.
~ mschevous young girl, "what do you think heard
pretty lass say Of your"
II don't know-somehins good, hope. What was
it coz ,"
'Shant tell you but its the ,ru,h-a very pretty
girl did say something about YOU"
Well, tell me what it was.''
81 shau't unless you give me that anual that you
bought"
We'll agreed-you shall have it; now tell. me-
"Well, now-don't blush so she said you was the
uglles looking man she ever saw
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

A bloody atfray recently occurred near yell
lowville, Arkansas. The Sheriff attempted to
arrest some desperate characters who were
charged with murder. A fight ensued, in
which eight persons were killed and others
wounded AT last accounts, the party had for
tilted themselves, determined TO resist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

DROWNED MIR. Scion Grow, formerly Of
Cabot, w. twen'y.lhree years Of age, was
drowned in the canal of The Nashua Company,
las, evening. He went to the canal to wash
himself after his days work, and it is supposed
was taken with the cramp, and was drowned
lie was a worthy young man, aud only few
weeks since was married to 1oung lady, TO
whom this is most severe affection.
Nashua Telegraph.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

THE MAGYAR.-rhe Ednbnrgh Review says; Tho
Magyar--lungarian proper who has given his name
to his country, also tho most prominent feature in the
group OF races The genuine Magyar like the Roman
Palrlcmn, is aglcnturis, fearless, we had almost
said born rider fond Of field sports and pastoral
patton. His figure is tall and well proporoned; his de-
neaner sravs and almost melancholy, his attachment 10
homo and 10 his municipal lights ardent, his disposition
peaceful and even indoent, until he is wroused OPP
p'essed-and then indonIaby firm, patient aud enter
pTsing"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

DISMISSED We understand the names Of
some dozen midshipmen have been stricken
from the roll, by the Secretary ollhe Navy, on
recommendation the Court oflnqury, in con-
sequence of having participated in the disturb
auces at The naval school, sometime during tho
month of March as,.--NOrtoM Argus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27
MORE DIPLOMATIC TROUBLE THE
BRITISH MINISTER
New York Sort

nv, co "o" iorK, sept III.
Inc journal OF Commerce has received de-.
spatch from Washington, stating that a sharp
esPondence had taken place between Mr..
Clayton. Secretary OF State, and Mr. CHAMPION.
the British Minister, with regard to the Ncar.
aqua affair. 1t is believed that some high
ground has been taken by our government, in
opposition to some exclusive privileges Of Grea,
Britain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

A CAPITAL NoTIoN.-The French NJ IS I'D
aguinea day. Ifhey are dlsorderly dur'
the debate, or appeal to physical force,
President has the power Of docking their s
pend to s,arve them into reason. He exercid
this power not unircquently.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

SuGGEsrIoN.-rho Ohio JefTerson Man suggests 10
its wing friends the propIey Of collecting in book, for
the benefit Of posieriy the able and satesmaa-like
speeches made by Gen Tayor during his present cleo.
iioneorng tour. work of this kind, it says, could moi,
fail to prove interesting to the present genera, ion
from the statesmen OF after times would. be able 10
draw the most valuable lessons Of Instruction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

colored servent sweeping out bachelors loom found
FIVE cent piece upon the carpet, which he carried 10 it
owner.
"You may keep it for your honesty" said he.
Shortly after he missed his gold pencil case and inquired
OF his serven Il he had seen It.
eyes. SIR" was The reply
"And what dd you do with i,'''
"Kept it for my honesty, STRIP
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

Judge Hart, Of Cincinnati. lately took his seat the
bench of that cityhls first official stamps him en,h-
tened, liberal minded man. lie caused the criminal box
to be carried out 10 the wood pile lie (orciby says
man need be disgaced before he is found guilty Of
crime. Judge IIart's name is ringing through the
land for that bright act Where's Judge Parsons Of
Philadelphia !-.durora BorcaLis.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

EHE HUNGARIAN PArRIoTs.-Ihe London cor
respondent Of the Philadelphia North American states
That kossuh and Dem intend to settle in the United
STATES They will receive u warm welcome, TO the
'home of The Free"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

iC3sThe Governor OF Virginia has appointed the 9Th
day Of November next The day for holding special
eleon in tho counties composing the thirteenth Con-
gessonal district to ill the vacancy accustomed by the
death Of tho late Alexander Newman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

u has generally been understood that all the Pope's
subjects had Roman noses We are confidently inlor-
med by Italian correspondent. that since The French
bed Inueiernte,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27
OUT OF PATIENCE WITH TIE BLUM.
DERS AT WASHINGTON

The Cincinnati Chronicle, leading wing pa
per thus gives the Colaners and Fiz Henry
Warrcns rap over the knuckes for the de-
rangement OF the mails caused by their blum
dering nelicency:
"TnE MAlLs-We must say TO the Post
Office Department, in the most emphatic and
unequlvoca terms, that The frequency Of the
mail failures from the East, is mtoerabIe, -
These failures ought to have been stopped be-
fore now There has been time enough in
which TO have remedIed these defects; and
therefore. unless the Department can make
some explanation of which We are now ignorant
we must do it The kindness to say that public
patience will not endure longer trial"
We would sugges, to the editor Of the Chron'
icle that his patience" will have 10 "endure
until the four years of old Zac are passed and
gone, when the democracy will right the
wrongs, by throwing the whole worthless pack
out of Office, and putting men honest, capable
and efficient, in their places Ohio Statesman
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

The Chicago Democrat suys there ate 275 drinking
establishments in that cyor one 10 every sixty inhab-
naIts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27
0JI'he following is the final letter Of the
Secretary Of Sraieio The French Minister, with
regard TO The late JflicuI'y:-
DLE ANI MIN UT DI ~
WAsHINGroN Sept. IA, 1919. !


SIR,-The President has devolved upon me
the duty of announcing to you, that The Gov.
eminent of the United States will hold no fur.
Their correspondence with you as Minister OF
France, and that the necessity which has inn
PEELED him to take this step at the present mo.
men,, has been made known to your Govern
ment.
In communicating the Presidents determin-
alton in regard 10 yourself personally, avail
myself of the occasion to add, that due atten-
ton will be cheerGuIly given to any communi.
cation from the Government of France, affect
ing the interests Of our respective Republics
which may reach this Department through any
other chanGel.
Your Government will be able to explain TO
you the reasons which have influenced tho Amer
lean Executive, in delaying the present com
municalion until this period. The President
has instructed me farther, to say, tina, every pr o.
per facility for quitting the United States will
be promptly given, at any moment when you
may be pleased to signify that i, is your desire
to return to France.
am, Sir, very Respectfully,
Your obedIent servant,
JOHN Nj. CLAYTON.
r. Tr,t porsa,N So
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

SrEclE The amount Of specie now in our
Bank vaults, is over SO 900 900, and inlhe Sub
Treasury $4,000, 900. fatal, SlI, 900, 600 -
An amount which, if We mistake not, is unpre-
cedcnled.
". Y, jour Com, Sep, lo.
When the Snb-Treasury Bill was passed, we
were told, by the opponents oIthe measure that
il would swallow up all the specie and break
every bank in the country. There was 'Do two
ways about IT." tie banks mnsl all 90 down un-
der The operation Of the Specie Clause" Well
the law has been in operation about three years
and above we have the result up to this date,
in New York, the great focus, where The Gin
lernaI machine" is located and in "lull blast. 1"
Aud yet the poor banks, which were to be
broken call to smashes," to CRAFTY the leveNing
propensities of the "ocofoco deslrcutives, "ha'e
more of the "hard" on hand than usua-or, TO
use the words of the Journal, ian unprecedent-
ed amount "-BridgspOrt Farmer
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

True courage is never qua rrc|some
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

Passenger cars now run on the Rutland kal
Road between Burlington and Salisbury
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-11-30
France and the United States.

We read, says the Courier deS Etats Unis, in
the Journal du Haure, of the 7th November, the
following paragraph, which we transcribe without
commentary
Ii we are rightly informed, M. Sain Bots e- Comte
who has been recently appointed minister Of France
Washington, has manifested desire to obtain another
post, and not to be sent the United States We are
assured that it is in question to replace him with NJ dc
Laorest, who for long time, occupied 10 the United
States, the office of Consul General in which he per-
formed services of the first ORDER and lett behind him ex-
cellent recollections''
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-11-30

MIR. Clay, we have already stated, left New orb
TOR Philadelphia on Saturday morning. His progress.
through New Jersey was marked by the warnles de-
nonstratlons OF regard on the part of the people Or
crossing the North river Jersey City he was received
by Mr.. Taylor the Mayor and by him and other gen
uemen escorted to the Railroad cars The Herald Goes
on to say
On the arrival of the train at Newark MI Miller the
Mayor waited on Mr.. Clay the representative Of the
CITY, The Hon. gentleman shook him warmly by the
hand A crowd collected around the ears, and there
were loud cries for Mr. Clay. On making his appear
ance, he was hailed with renewed cheering Standing
on tile hinder part OF the last car he addressed the
pie, as follows po0
4 am happy to meet you, my friends and beg TO
assure you OF my cordial sautations recall with the
deepest satisfaction my visit you exactly sixteen wears
ago this month | would be happy TO renew the plea
sure experienced on that occasions but, situated as
am exhausted as am, regret that" -
Here the whistle sounded shrily and before Mr. Clay
could utter another word, he was cut Short and by the
onward movement OF the cars, he lost his balance was
thrown backwards, and would have fallen on his face,
but that he was caught by Mr. Jackson
Mr.. Clay enjoyed the joke and with his usual good
humor said 1T Is most amusing incident that lust
where wanted to stop was cut short by the power of
steam Q4aughter)
Mr.. Jackson-You Were in the hands of your friends
tRenewed laughter)