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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15
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The new Editor of the Standard, Rev.
erend Guy G. Sampson, and q "weak sister
at that, saw fit. in the plenitude of his stupid
ity, to accompany notice Of DR.. Thayer's
Introductory lecture at the Medical College,
with the very uDgentlemanly and unjust re-
mark that "it smacked slightly of the Acad.
envy in style Of composition and delivery. -
The truth was so foreign to this crltiqus o.
the Rev. Guy, that those present who were
capable ofjudging of its merits are astonsh-
ed that the learned sapiemt in his effort to
pass himself off as exceedingly wise in the
matter, had not stumbled upon something,
which, at least, might have saved him from
being obnoxious to ridicule. But this would
have been as difficult, as all agree, Guy ex-
cepted, that the address was a model, not
only in point of style but for the entire alb
sence Of all ostentaton in its delivery. The
fact is, the editor of the Standard thought it
time to make an impression in this community
corresponding with the salary which his
talents command as the getter up Of a weakly
hash that "smacks" of much less dignfed
architectural figure than the one he saw fl
10 use in connection with Dr. Thayer's lee
ture; and made this unfortunate bolt TO es-
cape being lost in public opinion, vortex
altogether too capacious for the safety of his
identity. But it is matter of no particular
consequence, and with an apology for MOTTO
ing it at all, we will only add, that the lecture
will probably be published, as soon as GER
tain frugal minded young men in the class
succeed in creating healthy competition
among the printers here, when those who did
not have the pleasure Of hearing 1t, can read
and Judge for themselves as to the correct
ness Of the first charge in the Standards
criticism. We suppose the delay in publish
ing is in consequence ofno printer being able
to give the necessary bonds not to ''print
srtra copies to speculate upon" Oh, squiz-
ze!
P. S. After the above was put in type
the following was handed US, which we kno,O
to be by one OF the best critics in such mat
tiers, in this or any other town, and by as
candid pen as ever made mark upon
paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

President Pierce is entitled TO the thanks
Of the country for his veto of the Collins
steamship bill. and it is particularly CRAFTY
ing to see that he Is SO generally sustained.
No measure ever passed by Congress pre-
sented stronger claims for the exercise Of
this prerogative, and we are fortunate in
having President who did not shrink his
duty. We are happy to see the votes of our
representative from this district, Hon A.
Tracy, recorded in every instance against
the measure, and it would have been more
to the credit of the other members from this
State if they had followed the same coupe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

There are three papers in this State which
are particularly down on the odd furr-
ners" of all kinds-the Albany State Regis
ter, Rochester American, and Buffalo Com
mercial Advertiser, and yet strange to say.
the leading men of these papers are of for
eign extraction. Lacy, one of the proprie-
tors Of the Register, was born in England
Mann, Of the Rochester American, was born
in Scotland, and until he was ii years of age,
peddled itch ointment around Edinburgh.--
Parmelee of the Buffalo Commercal-the
man of the twenty-five dollar character "
was an English soldier, and left the army one
day under the escort of one drummer and
two rope ends. These are the men who are
now "rallyiDg round the Constitution" and
who insist that foreign influence will yet I'M
dermine the liberties of the nation. Queer
people those Hndoos That is so.-.4Ibany
Knickerbocker..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

The BoUNTY LAND BILL PAssED.-The
Bounty Land Bill, after the U. S. Senate
had adopted the amendment of Senator Foot
recurring bounty to the Volunteers in the
Battle u Piausburgh, went to the House
and passed that branch on Wednesday the
18th uit On Saturday the President signed
the bill,
The bill as amended provides lands forpe
sons of all grades, by land and sea, ucnd-
ing Indians, wagoners aud hotlla men, who
have served in the war since 1880, one hund-
red not less than fourteen DAYS, except actu-
ally in battle for short period. The Wild
ows or minor children to receive the ben
eft in case OF the death of the persons
so entitled, The widows of officers aud
the soldiers Of the revolutionary war 10
be entitled to the benefit of this act, as like
wise the volunteers at the invasion Of Platts-
burgh, in September, 1914, the volunteers
at the attack Of Lewi>town, Delaware, in
the year 1912 and 1916, and the chapIains
who served in the several wars.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

The Gardiner property case has been de-
cided by the Circuit Court at Washington.
The court makes decree to the effect that
the awards were obtained by George A.
Gardiner by means of false swearing, forge
ry, and fraud. and were, therefore null and
void that his estate is indebted to the United
States in the sum of S42s, $50 with interest
from the 10th day of May, 1851; that Cor
coran s. Riggs should bring into court, on
the fourth Monday of March next, the stocks
and securities in their hands, amounting to
$4,000. being part of the funds obtained by
Gardiner under said awards, and also an
admitted balance in cash of IS, 1877 as.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

"Experience proves that societies. actiy,
instrumentalities for the support and promo.
ton of temperance, This truth is most sadly
illustrated by reference to communities where
once existed large, hourishing temperance
societies, but where now nothing but the
merest wrecks and remembrances of those
societies can be found We are sorry TO say
that large portion OF our state comes under
this description"
The foregoing item we cut from long
prosy, "phylOsophical" article in the last
number of the Standard, and we are sorry
to say it is not the first admission of the kline
we have seen in that paper since its pubIica.
ton was commenced Sorry, we say, because
it betrays short-siShted weakness or an I'm.
pardonable hypocrisy on the part of those
who have arrogated to themselves the entire
control Of the temperance movement The
admission is a strong one, and the tact unde-
niabe, tor there is not the least shadow of a
doubt that since political temperance has been
instituted, practical temperance has been on
the decline. "The mere wrecks and renem-
brances of those societies" which once exist
ed in every town and village are the gti-
mate fruits of such principles as are ad Sca-
ted by the Standard; and the political Error
which has been created out of a subject which
belongs wholly and exclusively to the mora
sentiment of community is fast recoiling upor
the heads Of those who created it. Instead
oftemperance having been promoted thereby
the subject has become one of naked pollica
interest, and the results are as admitted BY the
Standard This admission corresponds with
the statements of DR.. Powers, who has been
the champion of this political movement, at
the recent County temperance Convention in
this village. He said that they had nothing
TO be grateful for, as the cause had been sd-
vancing backwards the past year. Whether
after this honest admission on the part oil the
Standard, and its former editor, it will see
mt to change its course, and do what it
can to correct the error committed by blind
tanaticism and short-sighted ignorance re-
mains to be seen. 1t has been fully demon
strated that political temperance is a failure
The war Of determination is a hazardous
one, and should never be begun unless sue
cess is sure, as it only exasperates and leads
to more deadly hostility. 1t was when men
were reasoned with that Charge, fourishing
temperance societies" existed, and their
downfall is the result of ll-advised and mis-
guided law. The Standard is in part res
ponsble for the mischief and as its editor,
though unintentonally, perhaps, has admitted
the fault, we hope to see reform commence
ed at once.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

Anthony Burns, the fugitive, of Boston
notoriety has been purchased for 81, 300 and
returned to that city, The Times thinks
they will have enough of niggers before they
get through the matter. The sympathy
which the abolition journals got up on &C
count of Burns being sent South on to a
cotton plantation was all manufactured, and
those whose eyes are never briny except
when ''poor slaue" is mentioned, lost their
tears.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

MAMTA.Hhat old and sterling democratic
journal, Ore Portland Argl's, D referring to
political pafties, well says DIN all the ,ur-
moils of politics The Dem cratic Parhy neyer
changes its name, Beaten or victorious in
good fortune or adverse, it rallies under its
old flag, and does not seek to conquer M1less
it eau conquer in that sign. makes no mis-
cradle coalitions for success. 1t does not
concede its character or its principles for the
sake of the spoils. On the couG2Ary, i, fight,
straight on withore any secret Objects, with
out grips and countersigns and midnight con-
spiracles without turning to the right or left
for this ism or that one, and trusts ia the
strength Of its principles for success Its
adversaries frequently seek to steal away its
name, which has become honorable, but ii
never recprocates the attempt. 1t calls it.
self nothing but democratic; and if it were
less honest than it is, no name which its OPP
ponents had long used would be north steal
ing. 1t is great party and worth belonging
to- II has been temporarily defeated in
Maine, but it is sure to recover its position,
and redeem its losses. Its need for the last
year has been an open and avowed enemy.
This new movement supplies the want We
call now upon the democrats of Maine 10
prepare for September victory"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

A COOP TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRoR.-FoUI
MURDER:-Mr Joseph Heslep, acting Urea.
surer of Tuolumne County, was brutay
murdered in his bed on the evening of the
18th ultimo. Money was the object of the
friends who committed the outrage. A man
by the name of Griffith has been arrested as
one ofthe murderers, and portion of the
money stolen has been recovered. He was
convicted and hung, by Judge Lynch, on the
morning of the Goth. Grass Valley (Cal.)
Telegraph.
We presume our respected contemporary
meant to say fends.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15
Woodstock. March 10. 1866.
Clubbing for Foreign Papers,

We notice the Boston Olive Branch in
speaking of the contest of obtaing the greatest
number of subscribers for that paper, men,
tions as gentlemen who have obtaided clubs
in Vermont, F. H. Joyner, Richmond, w
S. Guford, Rutland, o. Robbins, Cauen,
dish, P. Goodrich Westminster,
In the counties, where these gentlemen
reside, are printed, papers, 50 far as they
are organs of general news, Sc, just as
good as the Olive Branch and infinitely bet
ter and more desirable organs Of home news
home politics, &c, and why it is with such
papers, as the Age, and the Journal, the
Herald, the Sentinel and the Free Press,
printed in their midst, and upon whose inAu-
ence they 50 much rely, gentlemen should
find it for their interest to spend so much OF
their time. to stuff into the pockets Of over
| fed city concerns, the money that really be-
longs to "home industry" does not appear
plain.--N. Patriot.
We are glad to see such home thrusts a
a people who are always Prating about 'Pro-
lection to home industry" We care not
how many papers person takes, but let him
start with at least one from his own county
or State. The Rutland Herald makes an
estimate that out Of 5000 newspapers and
publications taken in that County 1000 are
foreign; or that about $4,000 is sent out of
the County to $500 paid to support press
at home.
The same ratio would, no doubt, hold true
in other Counties and it is notorious fact
so far as our own observation extends, and
we have had pretty fair opportunity to see
some things, that the large majority who send
abroad for their papers make selection of
the most sOishy 'Uashy concerns tina, can be
found in the whole country, papers that no
respectable country editor ever thinks of in
troucing to his scissors, il he takes the trou-
BILE even to unfold them if they come to his
Office. The information obtained from read
ing such papers to the exclusion of all others
makes itself apparent in those who patronize
them, and we will pledge ourself to demon
S'ioto 'hS ioI' W any oio WIN VIII Ildhe Tic
experiment, that more choice literature, val
liable information and important news can
be obtained from the Rutland Herald or al
most any other Vermont paper in the course
of a year thru from any half dozen bed blank
ct sheets filled up with the dribblings of cheap
romance writer's and moon struck poets.
There is also a class who patronize foreign
papers freely and pay in Advance "as they are
obliged TO do" that will condescend 10 take
home paper so long as they can receive it
without being asked for any pay, but the
moment any money is wanted, why the last
dollar was paid to an agent in the street for
paper with high sounding name, coarse
vignette and coarse literature, printed in the
city. The people of Vermont may yet see
the folly of Withholding patronage from local
papers and bestowing it upon the city press.
The influence which it creates will in time
recoil upon their own heads.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

The SALARIES OF THE UNITED STATES
JUDGES bill to increase the pay of
members of Congress and Judges Of the Su-
preme Court having been denuded of the
clause which related to the per diem allow
ance of Congressman, had passed both
Houses Of Congress, the Senate agreeing
on Monday to the bill of the House. The
pay TO be in future for the Judges in the dis
tricts of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Rhode Island. Connecticut, Delaware, New
Jersey, Iowa and Wisconsin, two thousand
dollars; in the district of Pennsylvania,
Southern district of California, three thou
sand dollars; in the Southern district Of New
York three thousand seven hundred and fif-
ty dollars; in the Northern districts Of Cal
iforna, five thousand dollars. The pay Of
the other districts comes between that Of
those mentioned above.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

RUTLAND AND BURLINGTON RAILROAD
A meeting OF the stockholders OF the Rutland
and Burlington Railroad was held at Bellows
Falls, on the Oath ult The following gen.
tlemen were elected:-P. R. Chandler
Hugh n. Henry, Jas, H. Williams, H. E.
Stoughtou, George Perry, ]. D. Bridgman.
the old board D. A, Smalley retains his
office under the new administration. A
meeting of the Directors to be held on the
9Th inst, for the transaction of necessary
business.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

CUBA.-Washington, March 9. Among
the important measures introduced at the
close of the thirty third Congress was a bill
to repeal the neutrality laws, by Senator
Brown of Mississippi. He proposed to re-
peal the neutrality law as restrained our citi-
zens from giving aid and comfort to the peo-
pie of Cuba. He says the Spaniards in Gu
ba have insuled our flag imprisoned our
people, searched our ships, piIIaged our
mails, and yet government has not moved
under these circumstances. He is for letting
slip the dogs of war; in the shape OF 6lIibus-
tiers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

THE New POSTAGE LAw.-The now post.
age law, which is to 60 into operation on the
first Of July next, require all hostages to be
paid in advance after that date, except upon
letters sent to foreign countries and those or
business addressed to Offices Of the govern
men,, the latter 60 free as heretofore. The
only alteration in the rates is, letters going
over 5000 miles are to be charged ten cents
instead of six. We think the change in al
repects is very good one and will not only
be advantageous to the revinue of the de-
partment but will give general satisfaction,
by excluding entirely from the mails unpaid
letters, except in instances above stated.
The new law also provides for another i'm
portant improvement for the greater security
of valuable letters, sent by mail The Post
master General is authorized to establish a
uniform plan for the registration Of valuable
letters at the place where mailed, the sender
paying the postage in advance, and also a
registration fee Of FIVE cents, for every letter
thus registered.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

Mary Frances Slade u. George II, Iade.
Henry Barnes y Mary Barnes.
Olive AlIard .. William Aildrd
Parker ShaItuck {. CatharIne Sha'tuck.
Mary A. Chase .. Caleb X, Chase
Fina Caswel .. Seth s. CaswpII,
MaIinda Chapman q Hiram E, Chapman.
4, Fanny NJ. Stone D. Luke Stone.
SyIvanus Chamberlin, Jua. e. Norrilla
Chamberlin,
Martha H. Lamphier ., Shepard Lam
ohier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

AT gainesville, Ohio, dancing party for
the relief of the poor raised SIS. Those
who could not conscientiously patronize a
dance, appointed committee to raise funds
for the same object, who collected 81 in
money, two pieces of pork, and FIVE pounds
Of butter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

to such an assault as the above, than Dr.
Thayer's lecture, both in style of composition
and delivery The style was plain, Persp'c'
uous and forcibIe, and the elocuton familiar
convincing, and transformations; the Rev
editor ofh Temperance Standardto the con-
trary, Notwithstanding.
The MANY,
Woodstock, March 10. 1865.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

ST. oHNsBURY.-We learn that at the
town election in st. Johnsbury last Tuesday,
the test was Know Nothing, and Anti-Know
Nothing-the latter succeeding, on the larg-
est vote cast, by about $50 majority. The
vote in the aggregate was some 500.
We learn also that in Barnet, Ryegate,
Groton and Walden, the Anti-Know Moth
ngs were successful
In Cabot and Hardwick, it is claimed that
the Know Nothings succeeded; also in Peach
am-.Norh Star
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

Our neighbor of the Mercury, in enuner.
ating the papers which had been published ir
this village, in their last issue, overlooked
two very important sheets-The "Temer-
ance Herald" edited by Parish, and the
Liberal Extracts" The latter, to saythe
least, should not have been forgotten Is it
embraced considerable local talent durin, its
day aud generation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

We have made few more changes incur
Council of Censors ticket this week by
of getting into line with our contemporaries. In
Windsor County, Mr.. Converse having de-
clined, we fill the blank with the name oil
Andrew Tracy, which we think, must give
entire satisfaction everywhere.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

THE North AND THE SoUTH.-The editors
Of the .Nes York Journal Of Commerce ac-
knowledge the receipt of S2O,5O from Co.
lumbus, Mississippi, for the relief of the
poor, the amount having been contributed
by church composed Of colored people,
mostly slaves. This 10 another stubborn
fact for abolitionism.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

The WING PARTY.--The New York Ex-
press thinks it rather ominous of the fate of
the wing party that in the two old wing States
which we're the homes of Clay and Webster,
it has been virtually abandoned the wing del
cation in Congress from Massachusetts, hav-
ing deserted the protective system, and in
Kentucky refusal having been made to call
wing State Convention.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

New HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoN.-The few
towns heard from in the western part of the
State, indicate strong h. n. vote. Clare
mont, Keene, Charestown and Lebanon give
large majorities for the "Hindoos."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

A salute Of one hunered guns was fired
on the Boston Common at noon on the 4th
inst, in honor of the inauguration of Frank
lin Pierce, 40 President, two years ago,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15

DETRoIT REDEEMED!--We learn, with
high qualification, that Mr.. Ledyard, the
Democratic candidate has been elected may
or of Detroit by six hundred majority.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15
SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
THURSDAY. MARCH Is. 1855.
E.or Council OF Censors.

For Council OF CenSors
JOHN S ROBINSON Of Bennington Co
DANIEL KELLOGG, Windham 4"
SILAS II. HODGES, Rutland
ANDREW TRACY, Windsor 9"
SAMUEL S. PHELPS, Addison
ROYAL HATCH, Orange "
GEORGE P. MARSH, Chittenden
LUCIUS B. PECK, Washington :"
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS, Caledonia
WORTHINGTON SMITH, Franklin
EDWARD B. SAWYER, LamoiIe
SAMUEL A, WILLARD, Orleans
GILES HARRINGTON. Grand Isle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15
Supreme Court,
Session nj Woodstock, commenced March
5th, 1855.

HON, ISAAC F. REDFIELD, Chief Judge
Hon, PlERPorNT IsHAM, Assistant rudos.
Hon Milo L, BENNETT, "'''''a"' 'O's'''
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-03-15
DIVORCES GRANTED

Lucia L. Hoislngton .. George w. Hois-
ington.
Roxana Rowe .. William J. Rowe.
Martha A Davis .. Gallon Davis Jr.
Horace +. Folsoms .. Csndacs H. Fol-
some
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
OpelOusaS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 1855.
CONDITIONS.


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space of ten lines one dollar for the first lnserten
and fifty cents for each subsequent insertion Longer
advertisements will be charged accordingly.
All the advertisements will be inserted in french
and english until ordered out until the editors
shall Judge it convenient to discontinue the pub-
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A liberal deduction made on advertisements in-
serted for long period.
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
until all the arrearages paid unless at the option
of the publishers
No election tickets or other jobs printed without
the money or the person ordering them to be print
ed is a responsible person.
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be required
tor the announcement of candidates for office.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
4 TRACT OF Land,

situated in the Parish of St. Landry, and ly-
ing ON the left bank of Bayou Beuf, i'll as
cending, bounded above by lands of Louis
Bcrdelon, below by lands of Mrs. c. Littell
aud fronting on said Bayou Bouf, containing
"ighty-six acres, more or less.
Terms and CoaaGlitions One fourth of
the purchase money payable on the first day
OF A pril 1855, and the balance of said pur-
chase money payable in three equal annual
instalments from that date, mortgage to be
retained ON said land, until fiual payment,
also all sums not paid at maturity to bear
interest at the rate of eight per cent per an
mum until paid. H. S. DUNBAR,
Auctioneer.
Opelousas, December 30th, 1854.