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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

II is edited by person who has had lifetime Of prdc
81 experience and who now has under cultivation Two
HuEpEEp ACRES OF SMALL FRUITS, besides over -Four
Thousand Fruit Trees in Orchard Form, and an i'm
mense amount of Glass Forcing Houses, Ornamental
Grounds 6c &c. He takes or exchanges Tor over thirty
Agricultural and horticultural papers, besides reading
the most practical books these subjects, and from his
extensive practical experience endeayOrs TO copy into
the RFCORDEROny such matter as will prove OF practical
5eneht to it's readers Thus you get for the small
OF $780, the cTep1 Il these papers besides the long
pericnce and observations of the Editor FOR years as
here and in Indiana have been Obliged to take eight
or ten papers to get such information as desired TO
assist US n business cleaning little from this pap5r
and from that Ibsa we'll known fact that most Of the
horticultural papers jealousy careful not copy
fearing by SO doing tat they will adj erte the merits Of
such paper, and dctract from their boosted originality
Now, we don't profess so much knowledge or originality
as to throw ASIDE original matter ot this kind, bat shall
cut and slash wherever can tnd valuable patter,
copying suoh, and OF course giving the proper dit
We also have articles in ever number from some OF the
most practical Fruit Growers in the United States Tho
two 10 three pages Of QwsoS and inures besides the
Editors " TlG and JoR o, orcr he Fruit Frtt, have
give such universal satisfaction that they vii be
tnued also PrcE ReeH Eyes Ob'errohons will take up
acertain space.
pansr nintei outside OF certain cities We sply ask
such to send specimen copy OF the RECORDER IS mt
fee to all app c'nts and let speak fjr sc We think
twill satisfy You hat person can be prGeoIensagtd
in the busire and yet edit presentabe paper Over
claim for Il o. Ssp per extant on Fruit Growing, Flow
ers, and the Kun Garden One prominent horticul-
turist writes u,;, The RroonDER grows better aud
sys 81
practical subjects as an egg with meat"
We urge upon all before )soTibng, or renewing for
ay other TorhoulturQl payer to send for specimen
cppy Our prem ums, in cash OF ps1ns are reyy bea' 70
tn6o who wish 70 act as agents in procsns subscribers
pnce Is tells how to plant and grow SUCCESSFULLY
al kinds OF small Fruit subscribsTs to the RECORDER
S SSfe 10 hat ecI will Address, O' V0k on re-
"A. M. PuRDH. Palmyra, Wayne Co., N, Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30
WHAT rs THE VALUE OF MONEY WHEN
COMPARED TO HEALTH?

Those who nro afflicted with Cough or with Con-
sumption regd the following letter from prominent
merchant OF Marine City, Mich, dated Juy % 1870.
Dear Siy.-The All ms Lung BqlsGm has arrived. /
would not like to be without IT, for it has saved my lite.
| took bad cold, and couch, and finally consumption
seated upon me. was in very bad state. tried
thing that was recommended, and spent a great
deal OF money, and got no help l bad Aliens Lung
Balsnm for sale but knew nothing of its merits did
not like to take it without knowing more about Il. |
had not old bottle. When your agent called On mo
told him could rot sel medic no ! knew nothing
my grateful surprise the hrst bottle stopped my cough
anil, before the third polc was taken my lungs were
friends and customers OF the good qualities Of Aliens
Lung Balsam. IIemain yours, respectfully
O.. C01TDETJ,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30
FINANCIAL,
investment Securities.

JAY COOKE Co., are now sc'l.ng and recommend as
profitable and safe investment for all classes the First
Mortgage 7-;sO Gold Bonds of the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company bearing Seven and Threc-Tcnths
per cent gold interest moro than per cent oirrency
and secured by first and only mortgage on the entire
Road and equipments and more than a3 800 Acres
each $1,000 Bond. The highest current price will be
paid for u S. tvcTwenties and all other marketable
Securities received in exchange Pamphlets, maps and
full information well the bonds themselves will be
furnished on application by JAY COOKE & Co., Phila-
dorhiN New York and Washington, aud by most Banks
and Bankers throughout the corntv.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30
The Magazines.

THE AMERICAN 0DD FELLOW for December is
on our table, and VIC take notice that it is stead
lily Increasing in value and attractiyoness, and
has become as meritorous n magazine as is
published in the country. as family journal
1t can not be surpassed, and as publication
for tho great fraternity Of which it is the nc
knowledgod leading organ, its wdc-oxtendod
popularity renders it supcriluous for us to be-
stow encomiuma The current number con-
tans several excellent stories, sketches, poems,
illustrated articles and scientific papers, to-
gother with depaltm for the ladies' chill
dren, daughters Of RebelNh, and brethren Of
tho Order, including extensive correspondence,
state departments digest of new laws, and
much other very valuable matter. Those who
subscribe before December LIST, get the last
three numbers free Of charge, $3.50 per year.
Address A. o, +. Association, box 42l7, New
York.
THE LITTLE CoRPoRAL for November was de-
stroyed in the great fire of Chicago, but We are
glad to know that tho gallant little soldier still
lives and docs not intend to strike his coors-
but will appear for December in now and still
more attractive dress. The December number
will be extra large, containing about double the
usual number of pages, and will be sont to all
subscribers for 1872 free.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

The HOUSES We LIVE Min other
words, orr bodies-are held on repairing
leases. We must prop and sustain them
when they exhibit signs of weakness and
decay, or they will inevitably break down.
In DIR. Walkers CALIFORNIA VINEGAR
BTTERs, matohless compound ofneway
discovered medicinal herbs, peculiar to
the Pacific region, the debilitatcd, the
bilious, the rheumatic, the consumptiye,
will find the most genial tonic and re-
storative ever offered to the suffering
invalid. 1t contains no alcohol. and con-
sequently leaves no sting behind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30
Flora.

Flowers arc Natures jewels, with whose wreath
She decks her summer beauty primrose sweet,
With blossoms Of pure gold, enchanting rose,
That, like virgin queen, salutes the sun,
Dowdiadcmed the perfumed pink, that studs
The earth with clustering ruby hyNcinth,
The hue Of Venus's tressos myrtle green,
That madens think chain for constant love,
And give night kisses to it, and so dream;
Fair lily woman's emblem, and oft twined
Round bosoms where its silver is unseen,
Such is their Wilderness downcast violet,
Turning away its sweet head from the wind,
As she hor delicate and skilled ear
From PASSIONS tale.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30
The Oil Market.

The news of the disaster to the whale
ing fleet has completely unsettled the oil
market, ii we may believe a New York
paper for not only has the entire catch
OF the Arctic fleet been lost, but the
vessels with their outfits are also gone
beyond recovery. In Boston to-day the
price of whale oil has jumped from sixty
cents to one dollar per gallon, n rise of
forty cents over the last sales few days
ago. Holders of the article are not in
a hurry TO sell even at this large adj
vance, and no transactions are reported,
both buyers and sellers not having as
yet sufficiently digested the news to
be able to enter upon negotiations.
The price OF sperm-oil will also
be affected, but not to the extent of
whale, as the latter formed the chief part
of the oil lost. A few days ago sperm
was offered at 81. 40 per gallon, and 81. So
offered. The entire stock of oil held in
this country on the first of the present
month amounted to $4,000 barrels sperm,
and 81, 600 whale, against stock of u.s.
$50 barrels sperm, and $4,000 barrels
whale on the LIST of January, leaving two
months consumption yet to be estimat-
ed before the close Of the year. The
quantity held in Boston to-day is 1,00U
bbls. sperm, and 500 barrels whale. 1t
is considered that the fleet made fatal
mistake in remaining SO late in the sea.
son far up in the North. 1t is not safe
to lemain in those inhospitable seas
after the first Of September. But it is
supposed that, spurred on by the success.
es of the past two years, and the tempt,
alton to hold on for large catch at the
last hour, the whalers became so ven.
tnresomc, and hence suffered the terri
bic calamity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

GONE HOME. The citadel Of Quebec
will be left without single British SOL
der within its walls The sound of a
familiar tattoo, the marching through
the streets Of fine regiments of rcd-coat-
ed soldiers, will soon be recollectod
among the past. All the forts, military
stores and ornaments will be handed
over to the Dominion Government.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30
How to obtain
CAST, CAST STEEL PLOW
FREE OF CosT.
For particulars, address,
COLLINS & Co., 2l2 Water St., N. Y
For Dyspepsia,

Indigestion, depression OF spirits, and
general debility in their various forms
also, as preventive against fever and
ague, and other intermittent fevers, the
"FerTo-P hosphorated Elixir OF Cali
saya," made by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,,
New York, and sold by all druggists, is
the best tonic, and as tonic for patients
recovering from fever or other sickness,
it has no equal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

The proprietors of JoHNsoN's ANoDYNE
LINIMENT, Parsons PURGATIvE PILLS,
and SHERIDAN's CAVALRY CoNDIr1oN
Powders, have published a readable and
instructive pamphlet. which may be had
free ut the stores.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

ADVERTISING Advertising is an art,
and is the mother of the art of money
making, Successful advertisers unhesi-
tatingly and gratefully declare that they
owe the beginning Of their prosperity
and the foundation Of their wealth to
the liberala and iudicious use Of printers
ink, 1t is paradoXical, but not singular,
that printers ink, by blackening mans
reputation, actually benefits him. The
ingenuity displayed by some accomplish
ed advertisers makes advertising almost
a fine art. These shrewd men manage
to make the most unwilling read their
announcements.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

The danger of over-indulgence in the
delicious agaricus campestris was illus
trated in the case of one Dutton, rcsid-
ing in small town near Poughkeepsie.
According to his wife's story, told in q
court of justice, this individual ate
mushrooms until he went mad, his in
sanity developing itself in an irrepress-
IDLE desire to live in q fine house, fare
sumptuously, and dress luxuiiously at
other peoples expense. Dutton is new
in the county lunatio asylum.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

A FoRTUNE.-Mr. Charles Lefevc, n
popular French gentleman who, i'll Eng
land, races his horses under the assumed
name of "NIr L. Lombard" has, it is
said, just come into a fortune of over
S2,500,0O0, left him by cousin whom he
never saw in his life. The gentleman in
question died in this country, whittier
he immigrated many years since with
this sum OF $1,000, which Mr.. Lefevre's
father lent him when all his other rela-
tiyes turned their backs upOn him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

A SINGULAR CAsE.-A most singular
occurrence recently occurred in Lawrence,
Mass, at a grave. The deceased had for
some time previous to his death kept
dog, who had been his constant compan-
ion, and even in death the faithful ami
NAL would not leave the side Of the re-
mains Of his master for scarcely q mo-
ment When the family left the house
to go to the cemetery, the cog was shut
up; but before the procession had reach
ed the cemetery he made his escapes and
ran about, looking eagerly for his mas
ter. He was very much bowildered, and
was finally taken into the carriage with
his mistress. Arriving at the grave the
poor brute crowded to the side OF the
grave and looked wistfully and mournful-
ly at tie casket as it was being lowered
into the grave, and was about to Jump in
himself, when he was caught and held
by a bystander. The scene was very
touching.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM

warranted to breakup the most troublesome Cough in
on Incredibly short time. There is remedy that can
show evidence of roRl merit than this BALSAM,
for curing CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMA,
CRoCP, &C.
II is only about seven years since the Basam was first
offered 10 the public and in this short time, 1t has be-
VILLAGE throughout the United Stat end tho Dominion
OF 6auad,. Hundreds OF thousands Of bottles are an
nualy sold and thousands Of witnesses testify to its
unequaled power In healing tho diseases that II Is
commended for.
It Is Harmless to the most delicate Child.
1t contains no Opium In any form.
IL IL Sold by Medicine Dealers gene ally,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

FRUIT growers and flower fanciers
should not fail to read the advertisement
in this number, headed Fruit Recorder
and Cottage Gardener,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

AN IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-A gentless
man visited New York, went to one Of
the largest hotels, and took room. On
going to bed at night, he locked his door
and placed his watch and money under
his pillow. 1t is probable that nine out
of every ten strangers who visit New York
do the same thing under like circum-
stances. On waking in the morning, lie
discovered that both watch and money
had been stolen. Thereupon he sued
the proprietor Of the hotel for fifty dol
lars, being the amount of money lost, and
for the value of the watch, about
three hundred and fifty dollars. On the
trial, evidence was offered i'll behalf of
the defendant to show that the notice
had been given which the law required.
The plaintiff obtained q verdict in his "a
vor for the full amount demanded, and an
appeal was taken from the Judgment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

CLEANING TNwARE. The best thing
for cleaning tinware is common soda.
Dampen a cloth and dip in soda and rub
the ware briskly, after which wipe dry.
Any blOckened ware can be made to look
as well as new
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

For CoUGHs, COLDS, and Throat Dis
orders, use "B, O,Cn'S bronchial T'oches,"
having proceed their efficacy by test of
MANY wears.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

Rufus Chapman of Liberty, Maine,
had stiff leg bent at the knee, limbercd
and straightened by the use OF JoHN-
SONS ANoDYNE IMMINENT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

New YORK INDIANS. Probably but
few persons are aware of the fact that
Indians still exist III the state of New
York as a distinct tribe. The Onondagas
live on a reservation OF twelve thousand
acres in valley near Syracuse. This
tribe never had more than five hundred
members, and it is now nearly four hun
bred strong. The Indians are consider
ably advanced in morals and civilization,
and support two fourishing churches.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

Can you realise Mrs. Maloprop's be-
wildermentat hearing her grandson read
from an article in the paper, about
Rome: "The ground is SO parched
that it is full Of fishers /"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

You should write to Mr. CHARLES W.
HAssLER, No. Wall Street, New York,
if you wish any information about Rail
road Bonds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

A fight is II bad thing, but you had
better fight than not to have J. Monroe
Taylor's Cream Yeast Baking Powder.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

Baylor Coughs, Bronchitis and Con-
sumption, in its early stages, nothing
equals DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
coyerY. 573.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

TIE fishing schooner Fitz E. Riggs,
OF Gloucester, was lost with all on board
off Grand Bank.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

It is difficult to understand why some
people concern themselves about their
lungs, when their lungs take air of them
cn1,,oc
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30
CHICAGO and its Destruction.

full and complete history of Chicago herprst present
ana future With graphic scenes incidents and full de-
han, editors OF the Chicago TriGme With over 400
RACES, aod 80 iliuStrations. II is now ready Tor
Agents Wanted 6 6Sfsf Gad S Ss 81 Il O. st4 f..
tory. Union Publishing o.. Chicago, Ill.,, or Phil, Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-11-30

Note for oil merchants--whale O bow,
md you will find him full of blubber.
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UniVerSalisnn.

Send for free sample copy of the CHRISTIAN LEADER,
first class weekly journa published by tne New York
State Convention Of Universalss and containing the
Sermons OF Dr.. L. II. Chaplin. Terms $3.50 per year.
Adde'S, Publisher CHRISTIAN LEADER l2Ss Broadway,
New York
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16
si.non.s Wits Mother.

A co,ntryman was in New York on
an August Sunday, and crossed the
Brooklyn ferry in the morning, for the
purpose Of hearing Beecl1er. But 10,
the Plymouth pulpit was occupied by
a stranger, who delivered tedious,
commonplace sermon from the text
''And behold Simon's+ wife's mothe T.
lay sick of Il fever MIR. Beecher was
away taking his vacation.
In the afternoon tie man sought to
console himself tor his mornings dis
appointment by listening to +. Ii.
Chaplin. He was shown TO the front
seat by the sexton Of 4. III. Chapil's
church, and in due time was horrified
to see the minister of the morning ap-
pear in the pulpit. The poor victim
heard, for the second time, the SER
mon from the text :; And behold
Simon's wite'S mother lay sick OF a
fever and went out of the sacred
place very much discouraged. MIR.
|. Chaplin was taking his summer vaca-
ton.
In tile evening the man thinking to
redeem in a measure the defeats of the
day, accepted choice sitting in the
| Reformed Dutch church, for the sake
Of hearing the genial, eloquent and
scholarly Bethune. But his heart
t Uultc DFohc NlteIl tIlC CNil SDiTlj tildl
/ had possessed him all day got up and
gave out q hymn. And when the
text was announced, And behold
Simon's wife's mother Icy sick of a
fever the party who knew all about
the subject rushed wildly from the
! edlifice. and ran to hi, hotel. DR..
Bethrie was taking his summer vac;s-
ton.
The next morning the man took the
first train for home, and stepping into
the car here was his ministerial friend
of the day before, with his sermon un-
del. his arm. The New York bells
were ringing fire alarm, and says
the minister to his brother, ''Eriend, do
you know what those bells are toiling
for - Says the countryman, looking
hard ut the sermon, $ | don't know ;
| but | shouldn't wonder if Simon S
wife S mother was dead. heard three
times yesterday that she was down
| with a fever
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

Latin And Labor.


John Adams, the second President
of the United States, used to relate the
following anecdote: gE
:. When was boy, had to study
the Latin granilner; but it was dull.
and hated it. My father was any
ious to send me to college, aud there,
fore ! studied the grimEer, till could
bear It no longer; and going to my
father | told him l did not, like to
study, and asked for some other en-
p!oylnent. 1t was OPPOSING his wishes
and he was quick i'll his answer.
We'll. John, IL Latin gr;tnnier does
not suit you, YOU may try ditehillg !;
perhaps that will; my meadow yoil-
der needs ditch, and you may put by
LATIN and try that
This seemed IL delightful change,
and to the meadow | went. But |
soon fouGd ditclling harder than Latin,
and the first forenoon was'the longest
| ever experienced. That day | ate
the bread OF labor, and glad ! was
when night came Oh. That night
made some comparison Between Latin
9rammcr and ditciling, btit said not Il
word about ii. | dug next forenoon,
ani wanted TO return to Latin ut din
ner; but it was humiiiating, and
could not do it. At night, toll con-
qlered pride; and though it was one,
OF the severe5t trials ever had in my
life, / told my father that if he chose,
l would go back to Latin grammer.
He was glad OF it ;ind ii have si.ice
gained any distinction it has been
owing to the two days labor in that
abonlinabie ditch"
Boys may learn several important
lessons from this story. 1t shows how
little they oftentimes appreciate
their privileges. Those who are Kept
at study frequently think tia hardship
needlessly imposed on them. But they
must do something; and if set to
diteiaing, would they like that any bet
ter. The opportunity OF pursuing a
liberal course of study is what few en-
joy and they are ungrateful who drag
themselves to it as to an intolerabie
task. You may also learn from thi;
anectlote how much better your parents
are qualified to judge of these things
than yourselves. Ii John Adams had
continued his ditclling instead of his
Latin. his name would not probably
have been known to us. But. i'll fol-
lowing the path marked out by his
juilclous parent, he rose to the highest
honors Which the country affords.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16
1.,e worth OF An Opinion.

''Isn't this cIarming?" said the
ducks, one to another, us they saileN
about in the high flood that laid tlie
fields under water. . What pity it
isn't always so =. cried one. Il don't
see why it shouldn't be - said an
other; I'm sure it's much prettier
to look at. and great deal more con-
venient.''
:. Very fine for you?'' said !: dis
consolate cock that was strtltting up
and down q boundary wall near j;
= very fine for you who think only of
yourselves, while we are all penned up
i'll the yard, and dare not venture q
| foot out for fear OF being drowned !;
! but it's always the way with selfish
people.
The beauty of Il flood, my dear, y
said a blackbird to his mate, lis, that
the ground will be so tender, and pro-
vision so abundant, we may count on
Il delightful picnic as soon as the water
is gone down.
s.Alas 80 trilied the skylarl<, as it
iiovered over the watery waste :. my
home! my dear, my beautiful home !.
While was carolling my joyous mel
ody beyond the clouds, the cruel waters
! flowed out, and looked down in vain
| for my home -
~ cigl1DOE, SstiAl Oltl TOOM IiElt
was swinging backward and forward
on the elm tree top, 9 how can you
/ account for all those different opinions,
and what decision should you come to
as to whether the flood is good or
| bad?''
| :. The flood is good for ducks and
/ blackbirds, and bad for poultry and
+ skylarks, replied his sage neighbor.
s-As to the difference of opinion, that
Is easily accounted for-people ap-
prove or dislpprove of things, not
according to their merits, but as they
affect their own interests
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-16

A ESSAY on MUSIC, by p. Benson,
Sr.-Muesic is awful nice thing. 1t
was invented by a indian which got
lost from his tryeb. and wanted SOM
thing to amoose hisself with. Muesic
is 4 kinds: INSTRUMENTAL singin,
brass bands, and fi,ldlin. F'iddlin is
dun with a yyolin. SVhistlin isept
neither of the 4 kinds. 1t iseit mne-
sic, it is oanly wllistlin. Them that
whistles isent mussishelIs. Playin
the pIlipfe is instrewmeutle nusiek.
The piesnno is highly instrewmentie.
Fieldiin is muteh sot after by the
llliteright. Singin is dun by girls,
burds, and people. People which
sings is called singers. a qllire Of
them gifts twogetller and sings TO meet
in. " hen a qllire of them gifts two
gether, they always quorl and fite.
If ream of them was to git twogetfier,
thaid kill themselves. Everybuddy OF
two cultyveight muesic.
p. BENSON. SR..
which the Sr, it stands for singer.
Sony Msssenger, Chtcdgo.