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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

NATURAL HlsroRy OF SEALs--1he inhabit.
ants Of Ireland relate many anecdotes OF the
seals. or sea dogs particularly that species call
ed landSclur They say that these animals are
very observaot; and when they observe any new
object upon the land, they approach towards it,,
which has suggested TO the inhabitants the idea
of catching them in two ways, They spread
nets in the straits and bays through which the
seals pass; and then on dark evening they
make a fire Oh the shore with shavings, and
other combustiblc substances that 'xhac Il
strong smell the seal, attracted by the scent
Swus towards the fire. aud is taken in nets
Sometimes these animals are met with at con-
siderable distance up the country, being attract
ed in q dark night 10y the common light in
house. They are easIy tanned; and the people
put them, when young, into pounds, and feed
them 4 lily, by which they become as tractabe
as common dog. run about the yard, and fol.
low the master OF the house or any one else who
may call them by name. In some years The
seal is almost starved W ben, for instance,
the winter is severe, fish and insects are scarce
aud the scawced by which they are nonrisheI is
carried off by the ice and breakers then they
a,e found so lean and weak that it is iupossi-
bic for them to escape, and they are easily Ia
ken their fat is consequently wasted aud
nothing is found in their stomach but few
marine plants and stones - Tour in Ireland
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

DrMocRArrc Doctrine -As far as we are
able to discover amongst our exchanges, the
Democratic press of the North may be said to
be a unit in favor of sustaining the Government
in the energenc prosecution Of this war The
Democracy of the north deny The right Of sec
ession in toto. They have always done so-
They denied the right Of the New England
States to ,cccde from the Union in 1874 They
heaied the right of Massachusetts to seccde, as
she threatened to do in 1914. if Texas was adj
mittea-aud now they cmphatically deny the
right of Texas to sccedc. They 60 for sustain,
ing the union now as they have ever done
presenting no petitions for its dissolution, aud
scornipg the men who would, under any crcum-
stances, "lct it slide" They also 20 for the
constitution and its guarantees, inc10ding tIe
LNcry Of Speech and The Freedom Of he
Press This we call the true. manly and patri-
otto ground; and peace and harmony can only
be re.c,tablshed in the land, and secured for
all time to coma, by an iufexibIo and united
adherence to this Constitutional POSITION
E0st0R (Pa J .SentinI
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

The "assembled wisdom" meet at Montpelier
to-day, (Thursday) and, for the good Of the
State, we hope they will max, their stay
their as brief as possible, A depleted
Treasury, State House tic pay for, two mil
lions for war purposes, and an abolition Icgis-
laturc to pay off-all for the almighty niger.
Taxes, taxes gentlemen, "draw your wallet
IF the time ever comes when drafting will be
necessary, in this State, wont there be a
@ rafting among the dry bones when these
follows are called to 60 down in Dixie" We
should rather see them in Dixie" than at
Montpelier, sqnandcring the peoples money. -,
Boys look out for your Bulls Eye" it will
be taxed to pay The National Debt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

The art Of spreading rumors is compared to
the art OF pio making. There is usually some
truth, which is the wire; as this passes from
hand to hand, one gives 1t polish, another a
point-others make and put on the head-and
at last, the pin Tor the rumor) is completed
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

james Is. Clay, who has been arrested for
treason, is the oldest son of the late Henry
Clay. lie is the present owner of Ashland, tie
former residence Of his father, About four
years ago he tore down the old house, and sold
the beams and rutters of the tmc-honored man
sion to be manufactured into walking canes--
The mantle Of his father was not u part Of his
patrimony
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

INCIDENT ON THE BIG BETHEL FIGur. Al
the battle of Big Bethel the captain of the
Foxboro company gave orders to his men when
they saw the flash of the guns in the enemy 5
battery, to fall instantly on the ground that the
balls might. pass over them. One of the COM
pauy not hearing the order, remained standing
when the enemy fired, aud seeing his comrades
all fall to the ground, was heard to say to him
self My God, are they all killed | guess
shall have to fight some"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

HEAR JOHN SuERMAN.-AIr. Sherman said,
in his place in the Senate--"I DO not believe
the President of the United States has the power
TO suspend the writ Of habeas corpus because
the power is expressly given to Congress, and
to Congress alone"
So says a Republican SENATOR and yet
Democrats are called traitors for saying as
much.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

1t is remarkable fact that eight of the ten
captains in MuIIigan's Irish Brigade ware killed,
at the siege of Lexington, and the other two
wounded.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

The E,ston Pa, Sentinel, one Of the papers
destroyed by mob some weeks since is out
again, and a home-guard has been formed, COM
posed of many of the principle citizens of that
place, 10 prevent mob violence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

1t is suggested tina; thousands Of "exempts,"
anxious to do something, would be willing to
volunteer for three or six months, if the Gov
ernmeut would accept them. Are there no
points where such men could be made useful
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

The Inauguration of the Statute of the old
Hero of "Ti,," Ethan Allen, will be performed
at Montpelier to-day, (Thursday.) Railroads
carry for fare one way until the ~ inst
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

The Secretary o. the Treasury informs the
New York Bank Committee that he Is spending
81 100000 daily, or $8,40n000 week, and
therefore requires money with rapidity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

GEN. BuTLER's DIVISION The division in
process of formation in New England by Major
Gen Butler, already numbers about 5000 men
1t includes regiments organizing in this state,
Maine, Vermont and Connecticut. -Lo,ceR
P0tri0t
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

War seems to be dragging its slow length
aloug''-Missouri the field Corporations, Tr &C.
mont and Price the combatants.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

The Rev. Sylvester II. Rcsecrans, brother
of the General, is pastor of Catholic Church
at Cincinnati, and editor OF the Telegraph
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

Russell the correspondent Of the London
Times, has gone West 10 enjoy the Autumn
Prairie shooting
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10
most calm, most bright,


The mood Of nature fell upon the heart like
dew and balm, and the varied picture OF crea-
ton became dream Of beauty. Whit. clouds
and green woodlands, and the purple crests OF
far off hills lloated into the golden atmosphere
Of the euchanlment, and the vo!npluous earth
brimming with ecstacy, as with new VINE,
poured out song, and odors AZ FROM a thousand
lips. Leaves aud blades OF grass gre" lTelnn-
Ious with joy, the lingering robin and the To-
Gust sang in the trees for joy, the joyful cricket
chirped in the sunshine. and the crested cock,
euharatcd like all things around hn, arched
his notified neck and croSed with usty will,
exa,ins bis oeak like silver horn.
There vas 30 melancholy in the first day OF
autumn. The beauty Of the departing sum
mer shoue in street and garden, on the inea'
dow, on the river. and on the Hill. 1t seemed
like pleasant hArbinger Of pleasant days still
to come. 1t cheered the prospect of windy
and stormy months, and irradated the oony
yi,age Of the impending winter, breaking It's
clouds with riffs OF SUNSHINE, aud changing IT.
trowns to bcaming smiles PrOrjaeAce Jour.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

In Illinois, in some counties, more than half
the voting population has volunteered for the
wer, and these counties are in Egypt" the
most Democratic portion of the State,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

A new TnIuMpu IN PnoToGRApnY.-
Phoiogrs ply has achieved a new triumph IN
England. Ii is well known that drawing on
wood for engraving requires peculiar skull and
tact which can only be acquired after long
practice. Since wool engraving has become
the fayorto mode OF book Illustration. draw
ings from our most eminent artists are much III
request. But ii happens that lew painters cat
successfully place their designs Oh the wood
Consequently an, tber, and, ia lu0at cases, an
inferior artist, has to he employ TO transfer
the original drawing, to the great loss OF the
vgor aud deicacy Of touch peculiar t. the
pauter-as III sll TRANSACTIONS ihete must be
some sacrifice OF the truthiurc+s of tDc ORGY
nal. Bat here photography kindly steps III to
our assistance. by an Ingenious process, per
ttctcd by Mr. Thomas Bolton, tie wood-en
graver, the arllst's drawing may de transferred
to the wood block with microscopic accuracy
aud fidelity. This result has long been II de
sderatum and frequently attempted, but Is ouIy
now carried TO successful Issue. 1t REQUIRED
combination Of the practical knowledge oi the
wuod.engraycr with the sill OF the pnotogrA
2her aud these happily have met IN the per
SON of Mr.. Bolton, to whom artists and pub-
fishers must feel Under great Obligation, liz
asmuch rs tue one can now have his most com
pIcx designs transferred to tho wood as faith
fully as he could draw them himself while the
advantage to the publisher consists III his being
able now to obtain drawings on wood at cam
parativcIy trilng cost, thus rendering many
works Of art available which hitherto have,
from their completely, been dcbarred from use
London Arti2aA
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10

THURSDAY. November %, has been set apart
as dsy' I thanksgiving in New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10
New Post Office, with Variations.

We learn by the Standard, the cold seedy
concern" on Elm Street-that out of tine way
place, so long occupied as Post Office, has
beer abandoued, and a new eilice, with varia'
tons in that rcry central location near the
Jail, has been fitted up and put in running
order, in a STYLE commensurate with the cX-
passive ideas Of the worthy incumbent whose
sensitive nature has been so shocked to think
the Office should ever have been KEEP; in such
miserable old shnnty, was heard to cxcInim
that "a man who would even repair such Il
worthless old building ought to be hung -
We have not a word to say in favor OF the
"od seedy concern" or the Grabbed old "cud.
mugun" who own il both are dinpilatcd,
especially the ovner,-hc cannot rrjuvenate
his old frame True, the building has been
whi,cwashcd i,re, and the boes stopped to
guard against the inclemency Of the weather.
Tenants, from dire necessity, had to move out
during this partial renovation, with the ilatcr-
lug pronisc, hat it proved dclusve, that they
could move back again. Now he has peculiar
taste who shall tenant il--IswyCrs or doctors
preferred. We can't all belawyers and doctors,
and, perhaps, it is well for the community that
We are not, Cor as old FaIstatf said Of the
world, if we we're, We might be given to yipg,'
like most of the honorabicS Some of us have
the misfortune to be printers. We will let this
matter drop for The present, for we are wand
crirg from our subject.
The crcdi, Of driving the Post Office from
Elm Street, where it could be centrally and
handsomely located, in the Davis Block, is
due TO some Of its mos nstable citizens, it may
be for their pecuniary interest money ia a
powerful lever. The new Office, so centrally
situated, we suppose is a splendid affair ac-
cordng to all accounts divided into two
apartments by q glass window, behind which
are some three hundred little spaces portioncd
of and numbered, through which you can lock
like looking through the CRATES Of a jAiI window.
There is to be no boxes or drawers, with lock
and key, to accommodate privileged classes
but all must wait their chance Of having their
mail matter passed out through the pigeon.
hole each space with a number, for the ac.
comodation Of distributing mail matter, which
cost on an average about len cents each, is &c
Ne charged to individuals at the rate Of forty
cents year as rcnt,-iour hundred per cent
on the cost-cheap enough. What does our
Republican friends say to this new arrange.
mcnt? The lobby is large and eom'nodiou'
enough to accommodate all the Ioungers who
have a fancy ior pcaking through the grate'
to watch the interesting ceremony Of emtyins
mail bags, &C., and the first chance to grab.
at the pigeon-ho!e.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10
WAR NEWS.

DAnNEsrowN, Oct. Airing was repeatedIy
heard in the direction of Conard's Ferry to.dav.
1t is surmised that it was from our guns, to
protect the preparations which orc said to be
making there for crossing the river.
TORONTO, G. w., Oct. Col. Franklin, a
member Of Parliament, lately authorized by
the u. ). Government to raise a regiment Of
Lancers has been arrested for violation of the
neutrality laws.
New York. Oct. 1.-The Tribune's Wash.
ington dispatch says the President has arrived
at no definite concluaion in regard to the
Missouri question. He has however, decided
that all contracts and appointments for the
Western department be made in Washington
through the ordinary channels
Part Of the cargo OF the steamer Bermuda is
said to consis of 70 tons Of gunrowcdr. 1000
Enfield rifles. ten rihed cannon, 10000 pairs
of shoes and large quantity Of blankets,
clothing, quinine and morphine. Minister Adams
demonstrated against her sailing but the Brit
ish Foreign Office would not interfere.
There was serious riot in Hudson City, New
Jersey, Saturday night, between tae members
ot the Barney Ra AMI citizens. A number
of persons were injured, including the Mayor Of
the city, who in trying TO quell the disturbance,
was seriously stabbed in several places Tho
militia are held in readiness by the city authori-
ties for further outbreak An attack is expect.
ed on the Camp The origin of the trouble, it
is said, was because the soldiers insulied the
women whiIa oo. about the city.
WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-As the Campbell
Artillery were passing near the Presidents
house, this afternoon, on their way from
grand artillery and ouvairy review, the am
muntiou box of one OF the gun carriages ex-
ploded. 1t contained shell and solid shot.
The three arillerists seated on the box
were lifted several feet, and were slightly
scorched and considerably bruised by falling
in the street. They we're a: once taken to
the hospital The force of the explosion was
principally at the back of the ammunition
box, which accounts for the slight injuries to
the men. The wheel horses were painfully
scorched.
Pennsylvania Elr ction.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct, S.-The election is
progressing quietly. There is a small vote and
no excitement.
New York, Oct S-The Trbune's Wash
iogton dispatch says the rebel strength is COM
pued at 200 600.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10
AUTUMN.

Autumn has come, and the days which the
poet calls "thO melancholy days have joined
the procession of the seasons. Yet it seemed
on Sunday, the first day Of autumn, as we sat
at orr window which overIooks the city just
beneath w, and broad cxpanse Of hill and
forest in the distance, as ii the bloom and
beauty of Junc and July, and the golden luxu.
nv Of August had eliminated again into the
paradise of midsummer Nature gave no heed
to the poet. There was no melancholy on the
earth or in the air, hut everywhere an iilumi-
nation and an expressive joy, whch eiortcd
street, and tree. aud sky, and Coating cloud,
ard the fac, OF man, flied the whole with
heavenly rapture,
But the summer has gone, and the sunshine
and the blossoms are waning and Fading The
days will soon he gray aud cooI and vapory,-
We are stepping out Of land Of flowers into
land of harvest, out OF the bloom and da21Ie
Of the ripenug year into the sober and falrer
light of its maturity and iis Fastening eud -
We are passing from the promise to The iiu
ton from hope to nemory, from nooutids into
the shadows of cyenin. from til. futihcsS and
the brightness OF life Into decay and death.
Yet. as we sat at cur window on Sunday,
and looked out upon the Grst day OF autumn.
i, was not a mclauchJly day. 1t WAS day
full of glory and joy. As the sweet notes Ut
the Sabbath bells stole upon the air, voices o!
thanksgiving and cautic'es of praise and the
music OF trumpets and shawns seemed 10 rise
from the Garth on every side and to float down
the arches Of the sky. 1t was day'o delight
the soul of sanity Iierbert--sweet singer OF the
T., .r1 yu ak n a
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-10-10
Pennsylvania Elr cliOn.

IHIHHUEIiTITA, VCV' o.-IHI eItCVIUH IS
progressing quietly. There is a small vote and
no excitement.
New York. Oct. S-The Tribune's Wash
iogton dispatch says the rebel strength is COM
puted at 200 900.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1861-01-09
Perry County.

The following'is one Of series OF reso-
uions adopted at Union meeting Of the
citizens Of Perry county. held al Canneiton
last week. 10 consider the proper course 10
be pursued in tie preseut difficulties in The
nation. The poles. .thereT..fOre.hadcwet is
no doubt the true policy Of al Southern In
dian in case 50 unhappy an event MS The
total disruption Of the Federal Government
should occur:
Resolved. That if no concessions md
compromises can be obtained, and dis
union shall be unfortunately made between
the Northern and Southern S,stes, then the
commercial. manufacturing and agricultural
interests Of the people o. this county re-
qure W 10 sav we cannot consen, that The
Ohio river shall oe tho boundary line OF
contending nations, -anj We earnestly de-
sire that ii line l. 70 be drawn between
the North and the South, thai line shall be
found north Of ",
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1861-01-09

NOTICE u hereby given that by viriue
~ 9: an Execution nid Transcript issars
from the flee 81 the sirrk Of ihs Dubois
Common Plras Court, ani 10 ne directed,
will oifer ior ssle ~ publ auction a h
highest hdder. ior cash in hand ii tie tdcr
u III" 1nnrl hnnse n Iispr.. N
MONDAY. Jsnuay 2s;h. 1861.
be'ween the hours prescribed hy law, The
rents and proti's for sewn years NJ the tat
lowing described real eslaie. situated il Du-
buis county, to.vil;
Toxin Lot No 1877 ~ TIE town ~ jasper.
And on failure TO realize the full amouni
Of principal, interest ard cost called for by
aid decree will at the same time mud Dla &c
ane in like manner, sell The lee simple u
said real estate.
Decresd 70 be sold as the properly ~ R1h
er b. Dickson, at tie suits VI James Ed
inonston, and Domlnick Erny.
JOHN WEiKEl.. Sheriff u. G.
jan. 9. 1S61-3v. 50 90
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1861-01-09

va'HE Undersigned will sell at public sale
4 on the 2nd day Of February, 1861, -
the house OF John Cox. Senr the personal
property Of Nancy Cox deceased, consisting
81 household and kitchen furniture &c
Tcrms-A credit Of twelve manihs vii. be
given On all snms over three doll Is. The pur-
purchaser giving note with approved securi-
", waving The valuation az npprsisemen,
laws. all sums Of three dollars and under
prompt payment will he rcqnirrd
jan q l661-3as ROBERT cox. adm.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1861-01-09

1.-THE news from Washington CT
ty Is little brighter than we antici-
patcd. III. Winter Davis telegraphG
positively that the Crisis committee
will submit an unanimous report, en-
bracing an act for New Mexsco, pro-
viding that no new State be admitted
into the Union without the consent Of
all the other States. and pledging the
repeal Of personal liberty bills. This
would be rather a singular compro-
mise, but far preferable to civil war.
The news from the cotton states is
all Of warlike character, and We
doubt If any action Of Congress can
keep them 10 the Union atpresent, but
BY fair and conciliatory course they
may DO induced to return.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1861-01-09

CoMMox pLrAs CorRT. This court
ia IN session this week, and q large
number al eit.1cns in attendance .---
This i Judge KEYS first term. and
On Monday morning AZ delivered =
short, but very neat and appropriate
inaugural address. In his official bus.
moss ho presides withtha dignity
ability which evinces that the judicial
erminc has fallen on worthy shoulders,
and viii rank him ere long ansoa. the
first iurists OF Indiana.
Among the attorneys in attendance
We notice the late able Judge, Mr..L.
@. DcBrulcr, Esq. who was cordially
greeted rs a practitioner by a large
number OF persons who have every
confidence in his legal acumen. Messrs
laird and Atkinson. Of Spencer. De-
Wolf. Deweese and Barr, OF Pike;
Smith and Dcwcese. Of Perry, Simp-
son and Mavitty, Of Orange. and the
lawyers Of our own county were also
in attendance.