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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07
The Democracy and the War

The position of the Democracy with refer
ence TO the war; is this, if we understand it j.
They do not hold themselves responsible for its
existence, or regard themselves in Onywse con.
nected with the cause which brought it on. 1t
is the Joint product Of utrolsm North and
South. against which the true Democracy labor.
cd ut the late Presidential canvass but Iahored
in vain The responsibility of an open breach
of the public peace is upon the Southern tre-
eaters and disunionists, who not on opened the
fire Of the revolt, but cncompOsSed the defeat OF
the National Democratic party last Fall, so as
to furnish a plausible pretext for their dsunion
plot. The party now in power succeeded ac-
cording 10 the form Of the Constitution and,
what IS more, with the connivance and'&direct
aid of the nsurgcut leaders. 1t is entAled to
the control and direction of the government for
the next four years; and must lie sustained in
the Constitutional exercise OF the functions OF
the government. or the government itself is over
thrown, and anarchy usurps the place OF public
order. The Democracy are opposed to THIS
war; commenced by Southern dSunionlSt a.
nalnst the constituted authorities of the Union,
as wauton, traitorous, unboly;" and are in
favor of putting down the armed rebellion, by
the military power of the government, just as
the administration is now laboring to suppress
it. They will, as true patriots and friends Of
the Union, sustain the administration in the
faithful Performance of this imperative but un-
pleasant duty. They will, however sustain no
war of subiugation--no negro crusadc-no war
of coquest-and no such perversion Of the OBJ
jects of the contest has yet been proposed oy
Notwithstanding the ayowed and only
purpose Of the military demonstration is to sup,
press the rebellion. To the point CT putting
down the armed resistance to government author.
ity, the loyal Democracy of Maine will back up
the efforts of the administration; but should it
attempt to go beyond that point it will oncount'
er their opposition aud Resistance augusta
Ace
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

After suspense of two week, we are be-
fore the public again, we could not "come to
time" in one, owing to attending the State Con.
vention, and moving our office. We are now
located in THE Woodstock Armory, where We
shall be happy to see our old friends and make
the acquaintance Of new ones. 1--WE still live
while thousands die" A respite of two weeks
has not given US much material for news, only
things Jog on in their natural way" with an
occasional battle between the United States
troops and the rebels Our troops have been
defeated in "set battles" so far, owing to the
howlings of newspaper and persons in author.
ity," to forward the batallions to Richmond,
and other central points, where the rebels have
large forces concentrated, contrary to the wish
es of that vetran commander, Gen. Scott and
the result was, "dcfeat." Time and patience
are very efficient in any movement, and we
think they are applicable to war as well as
any other. If Gen. Scott was allowed to take
his time" the result of the late battle at Bulls
Run, where our troops suffered severely and
fought bravey would have been otherwise.
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WAR NEWS.
IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI.
REBEL PLAN TO ATTACK ST 1Or1

L L. .,
ST. LOUIS, Aug 3.-The Neus learns from
a "e'l''h'ormed citizen of Southwes, Missouri,
who POSSESSES peculiar facilities for acquiring
koo"Ieage u the plan of the Sccessionists in
mat REGION Nat their real object is not to at.
tack CAIRO or birds Point, but to make a des.
peTate attempt 10 secure possession Of St. Louis.
There Is strong force under Gen. Pillow at
New Madrid, Mojonother at Pocahontas, Ark,
believed to be now tnder the command Of Ben.
McCuIIoch, and anoNer in Misss,ippi County,
under jeff Thompson. The plan is to keen up
a constant threat to attack Cairo and Birds
Point, so as to keep the National troop, there
employed, menace Gen, Lyon in Southwest
Missouri by threats of attack from Generals
Price and Rains while the forces OF New Mad.
rid and Pocahontas effect junction at Pilot
Knob, and from there march on St. Louis, take
it, rcinsote Gov, Jackson and with this CITY as
a basis Of operations wrest Missouri from the
National Government,
No news of special importance reaches US
from Washington. The most interesting occur.
renee which took place there yesterday was
visit Of Prince NAPOLEON to the camps and for.
tiGcaions in the vicinity, accompanied by Sec.
rotary SEWARD, and escorted by company of
Dragons The deprivation whi.h recently Wis.
tied the rebel lines with flag Of truce, having
a communication from Secretary CAMERON rela.
tive to the reroyery of the body of Col. Came
ron, Of the Seycnty.ninth. returned on Saturday,
having been unsuccessful in their mission on
account of some pretended informality in the
address of the letter conveyed by them. They
were not suffered to APPROACH Fairfax Court
House. The two ladies who went TO carry hos.
pitaI supplies and money to our wounded in the
hands of the rebels, also returned yesterday,
not having been permitted to enter the rebel
lines. They left their supplies however, with
the officers in command at Fairfax Courthouse,
who gave them receipt, with the assurance
that they shonld be distributed in the manner
intended, under the direction of our own sur
geons, who are also prisoners, The report of
the third session Of the Sanitary Commission,
which has been prepared, will shortly be pub
iished.
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SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
WOODSTOCK, VT.
THURSDAY MORNING AUG. s, 1861.

The men put in nomination at the Conven
ton held at Montpelier on Oath ult, report
of which will be found in another column,
have declined to "stand fire." giving as rca.
son that they are in favor of amalgamaton
with the blacks We see by the papers that
the nominee for treasurer has acted with the
republicans in Washington Country at their
late eovention Let him 60, we well can
spare him. but he might exc'aim, Ito what base
uses have come at last" We hope the dem
ocratic State Committee, in whose hands it is
left 20 "substituc." will give us men that the
convention were in favor of, almost to a man
true democrats if they can't do this, let us have
another convention and the Spartan band Of
democrats in the old County of Windsor will
not be found lacking We are for the Union,
the Constitution and tho old Flag, and believe
we can support them as well in the democratic
ranks as in the ranks OF the "jet blacks" Let
few weakened democrats amalgamatc with
the "nigger" if they want TO. We don't think
much of the syron cry Of mo party" nova
days so eoquentIy preached by republicans,
but We are sorry to say, very poorly practccd,
Taiut knowing kind of cattle
That can be kctchcd with moudy corn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

The Patriot says of our friend, DANA II.
WHITNEY, who was killed at Newport News,
Virginia, that che was % years cd, edited the
Age two months previous to joining the army,
and had an attentive memory" Mr.. Whitney
was SO years old, never had charge of editing
tina Age, although he contributed to its columns
some able articles, always published as editori
ais, both before and since Maj. Brown let it,
and as to the aHentive, it is new kind of a
memory to us. If the Major said Mr.. Whit,
ncy had retentivo memory, it would be giving
him credit for what he possessed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

The republicans put up their worst mem for
the most important offices, and then abuse
democrats for aluding to their personal quail.
fcations. Tow the nominee for Senators
In this County will run largely behind their
ticket, and did not Irregular nomination" bind
SO strongly, would be defeated We submit
that democrats and honest republicans are
somewhat interested as to who they shall be
represented by in the State Legislature. The
dsgracefu acts of Dr. Powers, and man of
"shoddy' notorety, are enough to disgust any
honest man. True, they are "sound on the
niger question" and for war to the knife, sc.
These qualifications may suit the leaders, but
the people are q little interested in knowing
whether they are honest, upright and capable
Does DR.. Powers possess the former qnlfCa.
ion In view of the recent DEVELOPMENTS
cocerning the Royalton Bank, We should think
he didn't and we don't know how any man
can conscientously vote for him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

'''N'
Pope is nearly right. But that Government
is best and easiest administered which is best
adapted to the people governed. Our Govern
ment could not "be best administered" in
France. Nj governments are open to rebellion.
Monarchies despotsms, republics are in turn
pulled down by discontcntci and oppressed sub
iects. England has had rebe ioas which should
make an EngIisNman blush when he sneers at
our form Of Government Has he forgotten
Cromwell, or the prince of Orange ~ Has
he forgotten King Henry W. English history
is full of rebellion. So is French Catholicism
and Professionalism have delugcd Europe with
blood, as the useless and internal agitation of
the Saveay question is beginning to do for
America. Virtue alone" is proof against re,
be,Iion NOT the form of government.
The great cause ofthis most deplorable war
was the demagogues who invited "aH opposed
10 the Administration to attend" meetings
to devise ways and means to defeat the
national Democratic party. They shook hands
with the old brass mounted Abolitionists and
sad,-"We have always feared your doctrine,
and told you it would ruin the country; but if
you will help us to get the power, you shall
Share in the spoils." AboIitionism We swallowed
and the antslavcry sentiment elected Presi.
dent. Before us is the result which the' best
men of all parties predicted,
GA strong government" will not make a hap
py people of this nation A military despotism
cannot root out that love for the sacred rights
guaranteed by the American Constitution, which
the people have so deeply at heart.
"a strcng government" would he more like
" to 20 down the back entry of time, than
the almost divine American Constitution.
mo Tyrant!-No King! No Emperor =
but the Constitution is still the cry of Amer.
lcan citizens
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ton, and more, patriotic Democratic Conven-
ton,
Mr. Smiths remarks were received with
Vearty CHI ers
Mr., Barlow was in favor of maintaining the
Union. He was for no peuceable settlement
until either the rebels were beaten or We were
compelled to acknowledge them our superiors in
strength. He believed that a new division OF
parties was to be made, that there would be no
such thing as party questions. Those in power
must sustain the flag of the Union or meet with
Just condemnation of the whole north. He fear
ed there was more anxiety for party than tor
the Union, and he had hoped to see different
spirit here today The men named were, in
his opinion, bound to sustain the ticket nominal.
ed, by the Republican Convention and would
decline the nomination if rendered to them by
this Convention.
Addison Peck went in to the former Conven,
ton because he was in favor of the principles on
which it was called. But it turned ont to be a
party Convention. He came here suppoSing
this was to be Union Convention. There was
no party politics in this country except bet TeCn
those who favored and those who opposed the
administration. lie believed we should ignore
party and all come together; there was really
no party politics at this time, and we should
join hands TO sustain the Government. The ship
of State is on fire and party is lost in the great
necessity of the times. The Democrats sustain
the Government, and he wanted they should
continue to do so sink party politics and unite
together, for sin Union there is strength" Let
us vote as will best conduce 10 the public good
Put on the ticket live men like Sprague of Rhode
Island, and he believing there was patriotism
enough to elect him. II We are for the Union
for the sake Of the Union, let us present ticket
that all could support, not stick to party nomi.
nations for the sake of party organization. He
was for the country at all hazards, aud there
was no party but in support Of the Union, He
was not opposed to the men named, but for
uniting in one body for sustaining the country,
Mr., Barlow wished to amend his motion by
substituting the name OF Mr.. Holbrook for Gov
crnor IN place of Mr.. Dillingham;, Mr. Dijug
ham for Lieut., Governor in place Of Mr., Thorn
US, and Page for Treasurer in place of Mr.
Thurston.
Mr., McGcnnis was Democrat, but bound tc
the Union Of those 81 States, and was willing
to sacrifice all for the sake Of preserving it, bu
could serve the Union and serve the State bet
ter by maintaining the principles and organza
! ton Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. Barlow's motion to substitute was reject
ed by an overwhelming majority.
The report Of the Committee was then con
,frmed so tar as the nomination Of Mr., DilIing
ham was concerned.
L NJ Brown in behalf of Stephen Thoma
then withdrew his name as candidate for Lieut.
Governor
H, b, Smith believed that Judge Tboma
would allow his name to be used if nominated
md hoped he would not be allowed to with
lraw.
Addison Peck had no objection to Mr., Thorn
IS, bat should vote against him because he wa
} for a Union ticket.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

OyE MILLION A DAY-According to the YER
bal statement of Gen. Scott last week, there
are now under arms and in the pay Of the gov
eminent of the United States. 220 600 men,
To maintain this army, after its equipment,
will require SlOO0,OOO annually to each reg
iment, or 822OOOO,OOO a year, The navy will
require, in addition, at least half that sum, so
that with the ordinary expenses of the govern
n. ent, we may safely put down our national eS-
pensos at this time at the rate of 1865, 100000
year, or 81 ,O0O, 900 day
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07
Il. PLYMPTON, President.
D. A. DANFORTII, | o.,
T. NJ. BROWN, Hoo'9 D.

The following are, substantially, the remarks
of Messrs. Barlow, Smith, Peck and McGinnls,
referred to in The above report.
B. Barlow objected TO the adoption of the re-
port The call he understood to be for a Union
Convention, but the Committee decided to adopt
Democratic ticket by which they showed them
selves. as selfish as the Republican Convention.
The persons named, he understood participated
in the former convention and he supposed sup
rored the nominees Of that Convention. He
was a democrat but as this Convention was
called as a Union Convention he was in favor
of a Union ticket, both in view of the call ans
as matter CT policy. lie moved that the re-
port be laid on the table.
II. B. Smith was opposed to the motion to
lay on the table. The Committee was called by
the authority of the Democratic Stale Committee,
and claimed that this was a Democratic Conven
ton There was nothing in the call inconsstcn,
with Democratic principles He was in favor
o. perpetuatrg the organization and principles
of the democratic party. 1t was not necessary
for him to divest himself Of his Democracy in
order to show his patriotism. The Democratic
party followed no men or no princ lies that did
not keep step 10 the Union. He was for adopt.
ing the ticket as it was, not considering it pre-
judicial to the men named that they had parti-
cipated in Convention which had also declared
for the Union. This il Democratic Conven-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

The First Vermont Regiment will be mus,
tered out of the United States service at Brat
tleboro', to-day. The Woodstock Light In
fantry will be here in a few days. and we ex-
pect large crowd fpeoplo in town to give
them "welcome home" Let US give them o
kqde meele faulkhc.
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FOR TREASURER,
JAMES T. THURSTON.

State Commitee-E. NJ. Brown, Il. B..
Smith, W, W. Jcnness, L. X. Wright Geo.
Washbum.
Report accepted, and after discussion was
adopted
The committee on Resolutions reported the
following which were adopted by the Conyen.
ton.
Resolrel, That in the dark and troubled
night, which is upon u.s. We look with continued
confidence for our political principle to the past
history and principles of the democratic party.
Resolved, That as loyal citizens, we will sus.
tain all constitutional acts Of the present nation.
al government, to maintain the constitution and
laws in all the States.
RcSolred, That in tho death Of Stephen A,
Douglas, we see a great national loss. Able and
patriotic by his industry and ability, he had
possessed himself of the affections and conf
dcnce of the people, to an extent rarely enjoyed
by any statesman and the situation of our ma.
tienal affairs adds poignancy to the grief of the
people at his loss
Resolved, That We tender TO the friends and
relatives OF the officers or soldiers who may
have been stricken down in the attempt 10 main.
tain the Union and Government, our sincere
sympathy and coincidence.
The Convention was addressed by Bradley
Barlow, II. B. Smith, Addison Peck and f, s.
McGinnis
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

A Charleston merchant was drafted for the
var some time since, and procured substitute
who was killed in an engagement, The mcr-
chant has again been drafted, and pleaded thai
he could not go as he had been regularly killed,
and was so recorded 1t is said that the military
authorities refused to recognize his title to e1-
emption, aud insisted on regarding him as a
living man.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07
WASHINGTON, AUG. Arm.

CovGurss. is not probable that quorum
of the House will be present on Tuesday NOR
ming, so many Of the members are leaving
The Senate will probably be in session to-mor
row night as the nominations must be confirmed
or they fail entirely.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

THE DIrrERENcE,-A year ago Butter sold
readily at II cents per pound, cash our mar.
ket is now glutted with the article, and mer-
chants airs paying ten ceots per pound in trade.
A pound Of cheese, one year ago, was worth 10
cents, cash it is now sold for 6 and cents in
goods. Hay is worth Sc per ton--a year ago
it brought $l2. Who wonders at farmers
grumbIiug
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

Hon. John j. Crittcnden, the author of the
Crittcnden resolutions of last winter. has voted
for every measure during the present session of
Congress demanded for the support of the gov
eminent and the maintenance Of the Union
He is q Kentuckian and STAKEHOLDER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

Sd REGIMENT.-The Sd Vermont Regiment
has been sent to Washington and are under the
command of Capt W. 7. Smith, of the U. S,
Typographical Engineers as Colonel. He is a
native of St. Adams, and has a good reputation,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07
State Convention.

Pursuant to the call of the Democratic State
Committee convention assembled at the Vii.
Hall in Montpelier on Wednesday the 24lh
inst.
Alfred Keith, Esq, Chairman of Committee
called the Convention to order, and read the
call.
Erasmus Plympton of Wardsboro, was unani.
mousy appointed temporary Chairman. On
taking the Chair, he thanked the Convention for
the honor conferred by calling him to preside
over the deliberations of Union assembage
D. A, Danforth, Esq, of Burlington, was ap.
pointed Secretary, and Il, NJ. Brown, Esq, Of
Montpelier, Assistant Secretary.
DR.. Jenness of Derby moved to make the Or
ganzation permanent, and to add one Vice Presi.
dent for each County represented.
The Counties were called and the following
persons appointed Vice Presidents Il. A. Rice,
Addison Col. j Rofc, Cbittcnden; W. W
Thropo, Franklin; Danforth Mott, Grand Isle 4;
Walter B. Cobb, Orleans; ?. S. benjamin,
LamoiIe; r. S. BuIklcy, Washington; Ed Fen.
Messy Essex Theodore Drew, Caledonia Ariel
Burnham, Orange Samuel Mutt, Windsor; L,
PIympton, Windham.
H. 3. Smith of Milton moved Committee of
five on resolutions adopted.
B. Barlow, Esq, moved a Committee equal
to the Senatorial Representation of the several
Counties, to be appointed by the respective
Counties, to presentnominatons for State Ticket :;
adopted.
A recess of ten minutes was taken in which
to accomplish the purpose of the motion.
The recess having expired, the following
names we're reported as Nominating Committee
Chittenden County-H. b. Smith, II. GiIlett.
Nehemiah Proury.
Addison County-E, R. Wright W. L.
Spraguc.
Orleans COunty-N Rand.
Franklin County-B Barlow Phio Weeks
Alfred Keith.
Windham County Erasmus Pympton.
Orange County--C. G. Smith, Ariel Burn
ham.
Grand Isle County Mott.
Washington County-AddiSon Peck, f. NJ
Brown
Windsor County-Paul d. Dean, Geo. Wash
burn, VIM. Shepardson, WIN. b. McMaster.
Essex County-E, Fennesy,
Caledonia County Horace Heath, II. Good
man.
Committee on Rcsolution-H B. Smith, L
NJ. Brown, B. Barlow, W. W. Jenncss,
On motion of H. B. Smith, the nominating
Committee were directed to report State Com
mittec.
Adjourned till O'Clock p. NJ,
AFTERNOON.
The nominating Committee reported the fol
lowing ticket for State Officers:
FOR GOVERNOR,
PAUL DILLINGUAM.
FOR LIEUT., GOVERNOR,
STEPHEN THOMAS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

ALAS Too TRUE.-The citizen soldier who
goes to the war as an honest man and peaceful
farmer or mechanic, is in much danger of eav-
ing camp much worse man in heart and hab-
its. 1t is chance if he returns to his plough
or his workshop at all or if he does, with the
same health of body and purity of morals that
he carried away With him, who can estimate
the fearful evils Of disease and debauch that the
present war will inAict on the 100000 men
that our side will take part in it ?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

The Albany Argus well says that it appears
that the crowd of abolition Congressman, sensa.
ton reporters, contractors and Governmental
parasites, who went out 20 witness the triumph
of the Federal troops, were the first to be seiz,
ed with and to spread the panic Fellows who
wrote in great capiaIs-"0u to Richmond,
took to their heels Congressman who cried
mo peace no compromise death to rebels,
fled insane with fear and those who had ad'
yisod the cold-booded execution of prisoners
of war, passed heodIessIy by our wounded and
suppcutng soldiers on the roadside 1t is
a terrible calamity to have government beset
or an army infested by such cruel and cowardy
creatures.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

Gen. Fremont, in his orders to the comman.
der of the Second Missouri Rifle Regiment, says
he must have for captains "only such officers
as have seen service"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

A Richmond paper proposes to call the comet
the Sou heru CouItderacy. The Providence
Journal responds that the name might be ap-
propriate to tina: body, which has the least COZ
ceivable head with the largest conceivable tail,
and is running away as fast as possible
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

It is said that eighty thousand men were aC-
cCpted by the Secretary of War during the FIRST
three days of last week, Why were they not
ten days before and made a portion
of the Grand Advance?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

Gen. Mcdowell used to live in Troy, an d
is son in-ow Of Mr.. Henry Burden Of that
city. He is about 40 years of age, aud is OF
huge sta tutre.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1861-08-07

During the recent shock of IN earthquake at
SwautOn, little girl in the upper story of
house came running down stairs saying she was
afraid to stay up there, as somebody rocked
her chair when she didn't want to.