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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-11-20

THANKSGIVING IN VERMoNT.-Gov Williams
has appointed Thursday the 4h day Of Decem-
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CHARGE OF ATTEMPT TO BRIBs-The assembly of this
Stale been The scene Of considerable hare-up during
the past week. good deal OF bad blood has been ex'
hbiied-some. we confess, on both sides
Mr.. Elderkin, in speech IN the assembly, charged
that parties who desired the canal bill to pass had Offered
Attorney General Chaiheld a bfibe oil Sloooo II ne
would cease his opposition TO the bill and bring no m
junction against IL. Mr. Briggs. wing member from
Weslche sie took up MI, Ederkins charge. and IN low
way proceeded deny the truth OF IT, He SAID he did
moi believe that such had been offered, but be-
leved the attorney general would have taken hai u
been tenderedan unchariabe and unsupported siander
which would have sounded better from the lips OF pro-
fessed BLACKBOARD than from those OF as honorable man
representative OF the people ought be- Alter some
acrimonious debate, committee was appointed TO inves
tigate the matter IL 10 be expected that sucha com
m,ee would be composed OF fair and unpreIudced men
who had not committed themselves on either side OF III,
question but instead of that, this Briggs, who had de-
scended such low attack on the attorney general wa
placed upon it.
This was directly and grossly insulting TO Mr.. Chat
field No who possessed any sense oil his owt
fore a committee so constituted When summoned TO dc
so, Mr. Chaeld rightly refused, declaring that he wguie
not 1--WE quote his words) until the assembly shah &c
itself the Justice I'LL the place OF Mr. Briggs with
man OF sufficient responsibility OF character TO ieel Inc
true responsibility OF a representative and gentle
man" .
OF his long letter bat this noble and spirited close He
should have et his OF The legislature and The
other charges he makes TO the press.
On the receipt OF this communication Mr.. Townsend,
chairman OF the committee made very bitter assault IN
the assembly upon IT and Mr.. c. He also introduced
resolriion which the assembly adopted, couched IN vo-
lent partisan asguage, far from becoming legislative
body and directing the return oil the attorney general
letter that officer In It's conduct throughout the al;
fair the wbg majority in the assembly has exhibited an
undgnihed and bitter psriisanshp.
In his letter, Mr. Chalheld audes 10 a current report
that plot formed by an organization oil some tween
~ persons who originated the canal bill outside OF the
legislature, brought their influence to bear upon that
body for It's passage and 10 have h The contracts
on the work. He remarked that the assembly should
have investigated charge serious az that instead OF
that concerning him. which they could have
troll, even should they establish the facts.
[Poughkeepas IN ~ Telegraph.
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LEVI WOODBURY..
From Hon. james Buchanan.
WHEATLANp, (near Lancaster Ju

WHEATLAND, (near Lancaser,) July /, 1851.
GEETLEMEs have been honored by your invitation.
in behalf OF the Tammany Society, TO unite with them
celebrating the approaching anniversary OF national
independence need scarcely you that it would
be source OF high qualification for me to unite with the
members OF your tmehonored, renowned, and patriotic
institution on that important occasion and therefore
deeply regret that engagements in my own immediate
neghborhood render this impossible.
Cordially wishing that your meeting may be productive
OF much public good and that its proceedings may
press our fellow Citizens with the conviction tkat a
cheerful and faithful obedience the constitution and
the laws Is absolutely necessary al The present alarming
crsis IN cur history TO preserve the Union,
remain yours yely respectfully.
JAMES BUCHANAN
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IMPORTANT MINERAL DISCOVERY IN ALLEMASEE cous.
TY--We md IN the Po,osi Republican letter from Mr..
J. D. Adney, which concludes with the following ex.
tract:
We came Union Prairie, In Allemakee county. A.
emerged from the burr oak opening TO This place, IL
banded view, until seemed almost paradise
esrh. beautiful groves of TIMBER surround high and
dry fertile SOIL with numerous fountains Of water gushing
up fifty places, and beautifully diversified
with farms extending Tar a. the eye can sec The in
hsban,s Thy, generous hospitabe cautious, and
well educated-princlpslly Yankees
This place possesses ac,ios and resources farm
ing fegoo which hard beat wsterpower for mills
and machinery OF all kinds good roads, and ready market
for their ~ rpus grain. We left this land promise and
started Tor the dscovcryeach of specuatng in
aginson making entries OF certain locations which had
been designated in travels We had travelled about
dueon miles when safely moofed at the gigantic
discovery VIII may be seen butl of minefs i'm.
parcel OF minefal sticking Of bluff Some
thou and pounds be sight IL has in ocs
ity every appearance Of the couuy Of Dubuque.
For the benefit OF those interested, we trust that this
discovery will not turn out did that al Plumb creek.
three years ago The mama for entering lands
strong that lew, ihnk got bit; no, bu, what
the land is always worth the money, but the money
might have been used to better advantage.
Dubuque Express, July Q.
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From General Wool

WASHINGTON July l, 1851.
GENTLEMEN have the honor 10 acknowledge the re
ceip, OF tie kind invitation OF he ancient "Sociey OF
Tammany,' to attend the celebration OF the coming an.
niversary of American independence. and regret that my
duties member OF general art al this
place will deprive Of The pleasure. The return OF
this anniversary dear TO every American heart II is
the birthday OF that liberty which our fofeaihers
achieved, and which we have so long enjoyed The So
ceiy OF Iammany was, al an early day in history
organized TO preserve and protect those principles which
were imboded in the Declaration OF Independence and
which were again ingraited upon the constitution I'M
der which live. Il, has enrolled amongst It's mem
bers Of the puresl and most devoted patriots OF our
country. Hei cosnc-hres have burned with undi-
minished lusirue, and trus, will continue to shed their
light upon the couhty, though clouds and darkness
may Tor time dim our political horizon | hope the
approaching celebration may be the OF cementing
the bonds OF union between brethren OF the prnc
pies. and that they will hereafter regardless OF past diff
ferences, unite TO preserve those principles and pro-
tect and perpetua,e the Union-ihe hope OF all who
would promote the happiness and prosperity OF the hu-
race.
With sentiments OF the highes, respect and esteem,
remain, very respectfully, your obodenl servant,
JOHN K. WOOL
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THE UNION.

concur in them and they are sngven upon the hearts OF
all It's voters. We supersdd them condensed BY Mr.
Jefferson. adhered they will secure the stability oil
the Union the perpe,uy OF the constitution. the rights
OF the States the liberties OF the people, and Tue petna
nent glory and prosperity OF The whole country;
The people the only source Of legitimate power,
The freedom sovereignty and Independence OF the re-
spectiye States
The Union coniedeney compact--neither eonsoli.
dalton nor a central zation.
The constitution OF the Union a written grant Of power,
linn tied and definite.
The civil paramount TO The military power.
The representative obey the instruction OF his consult
uenr.
Elections Free and suffrage universal
No hereditary Office, no order nor ute.
No taxation beyond the public wants.
No permanent national debt
No prescription Of opinion Of public discussion
No unnecessary Interference with individual conduct,
properly, or speech
No favored class, and no monopoes.
No public moneys expended. except by warrant OF spe
cal appropriation.
No mysteries OF government inaccessible the publ
eye.
Public compensation for public services salaries mode.
rate and pefvadng economy
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and political relations OF the society. shall be oblliera'ed
forever"
am. with great respect. your obedisnt servant
c. C.. CANBRELENG.
From Dudley BurueH.

ALBANY, June -, 1901
GENTLEMEN; thank you for your invitation par
cipale with the members OF the Society OF Tammany OF
Columbian Order, in the enloyments of the approaching
festival OF the Fourth Of July and regret that previous
compels 20 forgo the pleasure OF being
with you on that occasion
Al moment like the present. when the constitution
of the Stale is boldly and corrupty violated, as treasury
opened by the nnovatng hands OF public punderes, the
fountains Of legislation openly corrupted, trust ap.
peal from the Society OF fanmany TO the democracy Of
the State 10 forget the unhappy differences which have
disordsred their organizaon TO reawaken sentiments OF
confidence and fraternity, and 10 reanimate our ranks
will be needed by all who instinct with the primitive
spirit OF democracy, and true TO the sacred trust OF pre-.
serving nvloate and incorrup the form OF republican
government
II appears to democrat fail 10 forget and for
give his personal grievances, however bitter TO remove
from power The beers of Jefferson and Jackson, the
enemies Of their country in war, the paid advocates oil
the late Bank of the United States the participaiors IN
the fraudulent and camorous demands against the treas
ury Of the people.
earnestly hope the efforts you making may prove
successful ; and believe they will. if pursued in the
spirit OF kindness, conciation and confidence.
am, gentlemen, yours most respeclinlly.
DUDLEY BURWELL
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DgraoIr. June %, 1851.
From Generai Cass.


GEsTLEMgs: While | return you my ack now edgm en,s
OF your remembrance OF me among those TO be invited 10
the celebration Of natio la birthday BY the Tamma-
ny Society, regret that II Will not be my power TO JOIN
you upon that interesting occasion.
But the sentiments in you, letter my appro-
baton. and rejoice that that truly patriotic and American
association has determined in Impressive manner 10
testify It's attachment 10 the constitution OF our country
in this day OF country's trial. | have long know
the Tammany Society," principles and It's efforts aud
have known many OF its members, and among them were
of the brightest recorded IN our history NO
where have the principles of freedom, and oil The equal
rights of man. teen cherished and advocaea man
by that order have The constitution ana Union oil
these States anywhere found more ardent consistent,
and jealous advocates Than amongst IT'S members From
its very institution 10 this day. has taken the part OF its
country without looking to the right hand the left,
and in safety and in danger has always ranged itself
among It's firm defenders. Its warning voice will be heard
with pleasure by every true democrat through the land
and Needed too, trust, raised il in defence of those
institutions which have given us greater measure OF
prosperity than before fell TO the LOT of people
And with you trust that this occasion will
nimy restored among brethxp Of the party. and
maintain those true principles of free government incor-
poraed in constitution. which have always been the
landmarks OF the republican party, and have been hal
lowed by success, and by ibe practice OF Washington,
and Jefferson and Madison, and Jackson.
| am, gentlemen, your friend and fellow citizen,
LEWIS CASS.
Elijah +. Purdy. VIM j. Brown, Thomas Dunlap, Henry
Storms. Richard b. Connaly, esqrs committee OF r
engagements; Col. Daniel K. Delavan, Grand Sachem
of the Tammany Society; Stephen C. Dnryea, SecIe-
tary. ttas
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From Judge Woodburu.
PORTSMOUTH, IN. Ii } Jun

PORTSMOUTH, IN ii } June 25, 1851.
DEAR Be pleased TO present TO the committee OF
rangemehts for the Society OF Tammany my hes, ac-
Acknowledgements for their polite invitation for join
them in the celebration OF the approaching anniversary OF
our national independence
regret that my official engagements will probably be
such Az 10 prevent my attendance But feel none the
less anxious that the hope should be realized that in
teres,Ing occasion which the committee expresses, that
'every OF lacerated feeling which "may have
NAMED among me ore.hren snail oe ooea'ed iofever
ing to insure The triumph of sound principles in your
State and indeed, in every branch OF the general gov
crnmeDt; and by nothing your society," my opinion.
fty show and promote what you consider It's orgi
nal obecsolenDy consecraed to the independence, the
popular liberty, and The federal Union of country"
sion
THE Independence, the Popular Liberty, and the Fed
eral Union OF our Country"
Respectfully LEVI WOODBURY.
COL DANIEL E. DEIAyAN
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From Hon. John c. Mn,h.r.

STATE OF NKw YoRx, CANAL CoMMlssIosrRs orrrcr,
Troy, June 81, 1851.
GEHTLEMKs. Your favor OF the 18Th. inviting to
participate the festivities OF your honored and respected
socety on the 4lh OF July at Tammany Hall, is duly
received Having prevlsasiy accepted en- invitation TO
join my friends in another locality in the ceremonies OF
that day shall he deprived OF the pleasure OF meeting
with you upon that occasion
!" ut and proper that your renowned socleiy-wbich
IN The early day. OF the republic exered vast nfu
snce IN the establishment Of national independence.
and which from that lime 10 the present hour has with
pariouc devotion TO the inter- SITS OF country stood by
the Union and the unon''- should celebrate in
becoming manner this great anniversary day OF American
freedom
RsSretng my inability 10 be presen, with you and ten
dsFing my moat grateful Acknowledgements to yourself
and associates OF the committee for your invitation beg
lesve 10 close by sending you the annexed sentiment.
Very truly, your obedent servant,
JOHN c. MATHER
Messrs. Elijah r. Pardy and o,hers, committee OF ar.
nngements OF Tammany Society, &c.
The Clergy Able and eloquent defender. Of the Christian
faith equally able, eloquent and patriotic IN defending
the Union. the constitution, and the laws
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From HAyTi--A correspondent OF the New York
Tribune, writing from Porl-au- Prince, June TO- states
that through number of agents, the Emperor, imme-
datey after publishing his late proclamation. made over
lures TO the Domnicans to treat with him for the esab
shment OF friendly relations, axreeaby to the terms pro-
posed IN the proclamation referred to Several OF the
messengers OF the Emperor reported to have been
urey successful in their mission OF peace. and are ex.
peced soon TO return with number OF Domnicans, and
quantities OF their products for the purposes OF trade II
added that the people OF Hayt unanimously desl-
rous, well the government terminate the Difficult
Ties IN question honorabIy The Emperor, however will
not abandon the wish to reannex Dominica TO Hsyti-a
measure which he 10 understood to regard involving
absolutely the safety of the island and the preservation oil
ITS nationality.
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From Hon. John Il. Dir.

DORCHESTER, July j, 1901.
GENTLEMEN have received your favor inviting me
to attend the celebration of the approaching anniversary
of our national independence by the Society OF Tammany
and regret that engagement that day will prevent
me from accepting it.
part has taken great public questions involved in the
political contests OF the country The open disregard in
which the obligations of the federal constitution and the
low citizens combine 10 give unusual interest the
casion and am sorry that am unable 10 testify by my
presence my strong appreciation Of its Importance;
feel with you that only thorough and cordial re-
union OF the democratic party, here and elsewhere,
eradicate political hereses and put the ship Of State again
ITO use the language OF Jeferson) ION the republican
track" With the assurance that in this great work
voving as sincerely believe the permanent welfare OF
the county. shall, in every possible mode most cheer
fully and earnestly operate,
am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your friend and fell
low citizen, JOHN A. DIX.
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From Greene C. Bronson.


GENTLEMEN: AS | must of necessity be absent from
the city, cannot accept your invitation 10 attend the eel
ebration OF the approaching anniversary OF American IN
dependence When the several States shall learn to mind
their business, without needing with the affairs of
Others and shall be faithful TO the constitution il is,
without rejecting any part of it, the Union will stand too
strong Tor Its enemies, without and within. Aud when
the democracy shall build again its old foundations,
without constructing new platforms TO catch the factions
OF the daH will regain Its ascendency in the State and
the nation Presumng that your society desires bring
about these important ends. | am, with cordial good
wishes, truly yours, GREENE C. BRONSON
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From Hon. ID. S. Dickinson.

y" BINGHAsroN, June 30, 1901.
GENTLEMEN; sincerely regret that business engage
mems will not allow to participate in the proposed
patriotic celebration OF approaching national an
yeYrary by the Society OF Iammany pursuant to your
hatteng invitation. In the hope that the sautary nfu
and sound national principles OF this ancient and
honorable society may be incucaed and dfused until
every American shall learn the priceless value Of the
Union and cherish arden, desire for its perpe,uy upon
the true principles of The constitution, and with due re.
spect 10 the rights of sovereign States have the honor
TO be, with high regard, your friend and feow.ctzen,
d. S. DICKINSON
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From Hon. C. C. Combreisng.
HuKTrkeroH, June 30. is.

GENTLEMEN: | have your polite invitation TO unite
with brethren OF the Tammany Society in celebrating
much rsgre, ha, eng agreements at home will deprive OF
the pleasure OF being sg,h You As the boundaries OF
our conederncy enlarged these anniversaries become
hoara marking the astonishing progress of our republic
20 msch higher destiny than will probably be reached
BY any other power IN our Our brilliant example
has already had some influence on the institutions OF
older counres and through constant commercial and
inielIeciua intercourse Europe will no doubt eventually
learn appreciate the ADVANTAGES Of fus,nx aud ioIer
apg civil and religious beryoi enlargns the circle OF
comRecaml tfeedom--and ~ union Of States TO secure
Internal tranquility, and for common defence
Allow ms cordially 10 rccprocs'e the hope that your
celebration ma, prove 70 ne an occasion on winch every
trace oil jscested feeling that may have remained among
the brethren arising from questions foreign to the objects
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NEW GOODs.--The beg tsforp their
they received supply Of he Follow
ing articles, which they invite sentioa nannsly
Black chaly, for mourning dresses
Grenadne do do
DO Poultds 5oie Gro de Rhine and India silks
DO bombasns d warp Alpscas very light
Fancy French orvsRdie aud lawns
Plain M figured Jaconeus, for dresses aN1
DO Swiss and polka musiins
Black fancy vouard silks
French embroidered CHEMISTS. cus, and collars q l
nety and price
Very handsome zee and embroidered undsr-slssves
Ladies' gaux- and siik
Richardson and Gray's undressad Irish linens
English and American beached long cloths
Ladies gentiemtn' Kid silk, and Isle thread gloves
Aso gentemen's and youths' and
variety Of other goods all OF which will be dispossd on
most accommodating
We call attention Of hoWskeepsU new
supply Of
Linen and she etngs, s.mask tshle-c,oths
Napkins toweng white coiored Marscies Alternate
Table piano covers embroidered and lace curtains
White and bun linen, for window blinds .is.-.4. 4
English and French curtain chintxcs
a.. 50, aud ga white msungs
and 81 fancy cooSrd matiRgs, new style
a. aud 8 4 plain and co,ored cocoa maings
Very superior English and American noor ocots, Assgns
and very handsome
And large French and English velvet Tapestry
Brussels and ingram carpets II reduced prices
HooE, BRoTHER. CO.
May 2i-imu f14
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THE subscriber respectfully friends and the rsv
eins community that he has assumed the psopeohp o. m
United States Hotel Long known connerion with the ote
der the late proprietor he feels perfectly safe IN promising
patrons thai nothing shall he confirm m pevso~s
uon the beskep house In The No expense h oa
spared In completely rs6ung the estsbishmen and NJ
ncuIsry invites introduced fs ne eons
niepce and comfort Of ladies' Firmly detcrmined 70 uvs
he soicts Of always % "''"
bestowed on the old United States : ,,vr
May n-lmf A. u, AAbsN
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NOTICE IL hereby given ali rsusaAntns
upon Of nrm Of r. H. HOOE Co
will made ue soh IN
either by othsrwee Ihs
last renders essentially all should y
'g gsss s. ,ns P""0" u ' HooE BROTHER. co.
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NEW beautiful styles OF fAncy shirts. with vss
IN attached.
Also, super Li.le thread under .hirt, haif-hoss
Gauze
Fresh supply mohair cheap and desirable afte
OF warm weather. Just received and ~
CHAS n. LANES
Gentemcns Furnishing Store, Psnnsytvania ~.
MAY 2Q- III
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CARD.1he subscribers respectfully notify those hav
ing them according the usual custom
will be rendered them In fall ~ the 25sh
the present month.
They all will be prepared make earl
indspensaby that account on 90
paid maturity, order the better b.
SUCCESSFULLY and possible, NOR
who have literally patron
slion OF the present arm.
CLAGErT, NEWTON MAY, d co.
June lp-dmif
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S<N ""'"''E' ~ "@~5''.'~F
CONGRESS reception OF vstes Tbs
proprietor liberal patronage hsretne vsccveA
pecy solicit Intending Visit THE pspia eetns
place present his their boo. His NJ
accommodations VIII - setsctoy
herroe peovs1ed the
The subscriber pains good ssd
under the conviction that they ss ssed
and OF majority Of tho socurnen This
June 27-dIm w. y. MHLEk
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Errors % che Tslsgreph.

"The tslegraphio despatch announcing the
dangerous ilness Of Mr.. Webster Wa, = are
two-thirds OF the telegraphio dispatches, On
tirely false. MIR. Webster was in Boston on the
Och, in good health. Is there no pay to stop
these liesi IL was the soa Of Mr.. Webster, il
is said, who was sick "--Aier. Gdzete
Yes, very simple way. Let every editor
append the signature OF his correspondent 70
each despatch published, as No all do with our
mail correspondence. Thus held to accounta-
bility, these correspondents would indicate by .
single word their facts, probabilities, POSSIBLE
ties, reports with authority, rumors, &c. The
competition for news to forward depriyes those
correspondents who wish to be correct OF the
ability to be 80 at all times, as the less consci-
entious would monopolize the business; but
once hold these agents accountable to each
other and the public, and you correct the evil.
Telegraph operators might also with advan-
tagc be better paid, and held to strioter account
ability. Very young persons are not suited for
this business