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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16
SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Thursday Feb. 16, 1871,
A Significant Record.

In 1867 the Hon. G. c. Woshburn,
of Wisconsin, a leading Republican, in
troduced the following resolution, which
was adopted in the House of Rcprcsen-
tatives November 25th, 1867:
Resohred, That in the present fiuon-
cia condition Of the country any further
purchases of territory are ineXpcdient,
and this House will hold iselfmder no
obligation to vote money to pay tor any
such purchase, unless there is n greater
necessity for the same than now exists.
The vote was as follows on its pas
sage Yeas, 93. Nays, 43.
The above resolution was adopted in
reference to the purchase of Alaska aud
the disclosures attending ii !; and also as
Il rc-actionary power against that'cheme
aud the future purchase of all useless
foreign territory by the government OF
the United States. Although the above
resolution was passed, Alaska, in due
time, was dearly bought by our govern
mcnt. Whether the resolution, which is
still in force, will have power enough to
prevent the purchase of San Domingo,
vet remains TO be seen. That trausac-
ton showed the Inconsistency of the
Radical party, and also how little regard
it has for the resolutions and acts Of
Congress, when party interest seems to
demand that sort of election, We ask
the people to take note of ''hese things
and when the proper time arrives, to dis
charge the rotten, swindlng and low'ess
Radicals from place and power.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

ARE OYSTERS HEALruY.-Open an
oyster, retain the liquor in the lower or
deep shell, and, if viewed through a
microscope, it will be found to contain
multitudes Of young oysters, the liquor
contains variety Of animalcula and
myriads of three distinct species of
worms. Sometimes their light repre-
sents a blush star about the centre OF
the shell, which will be beautifully lu-
minous in a dark room. -Jo,AnaI OF
MicrOScOnlc.
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90 10000 -..-.- '-...- '-.''-- '-----
The Road to Wealth.

THERE be those who inherit, or by
some sudden stroke of good fortune &C
qlire riches, but almost universally
speaking the difference between the
wealthy man and the poor man repre-,
scnts the difference between the person
who saves and the person who spends as
he goes along. 1t is not an increase OF
salary or an extension of business rcla-
tons that nsures competence, but the
adhered to determination to eCnomizc, tC
incur no unnecessary expenditures, and
to lay by something ofeach weeks gains,
So long as people increased their outgoes
in proportion TO the increase of their in
comes, they are no nearer that condition
Of independence which it is desirable for
all to attain, The present growing
fondneSS for oStentation and display
operates as direct barrier to Irugality,
Some one has said that life in the Unit
ed States has become a struggle for social
position; that whereas in older countries
the lines of demarcation are so closely
drawn by blood, caste, ETC.. as to repress
social ambition; here every one has an
opportunity to climb the social ladder,
and may aspire with confidence to any
round. There is much truth in this OBJ
seryation, and the very fact that it is so,
presents constant temptation to persons
IS scatter their ducats in keeping up ap-
pearances and making what is vulgary
termed "spread. Those who yield
to this temptation, without a fortune to
draw upon, generally acquire eXtravgant
habits, which always keep them hnan-
Cialy under the weather. There are
Others who, arguing that the true theory
of life is to olive while we live" invari-
ably spend close up to their incomes. -
An impccunious old age is generally in
store for such persons.
1t is in little things that the money
takes its flight. The failure to stop up
the little leaks is what prevents the
financial reservoirs from ever filing. A
Newly orker-now wealthy man
moved out to an adjoining village some
fifteen years since. While his neighbors,
during that time, have generally sent
their bundles to and fro by express, he
has carried his own. In this manner,
he computed that he has saved twenty
five hundred dollars during the fifteen
years. And this is but one of very
many ways in which individuals can
save their pennies. Ofcourse, those who
propose to "take life easy and not
trouble themselves about the future, do
not care for any suggestions Of this
character. But those who aim to Sc
cure competence for their declining
years cannot be too mindful of the fact
that there is no royal road to wealth,
and that, no matter what their position
or income, frugality and economy are
essential for the attainment of that
competence.-HearM and Home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

The Ku-klux or the pretended South
ern outrage stolies are beginning TO re-
viyc again, probably with a view to in.
huence the pending elections in New
Hampshire and Connecticut. The Rad
icals have the control, we believe, 10 all
the Southern States where those out
RACES are reported, and why do they not
ctfectually check them?-Do they wish
to keep them alive for political capital?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

Up to last week but two important
measures had been passed by Congress
at the present scssion-thc San Domingo
Commission and the bill to repeal the
odious test oath. There will he an cf-
fort made to amend the Federal election
law, but we hope that the Democratic
members of Congress will steadily resist
to the end of the chapter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

The Montpelier -4rgus Dc Patyiot
thinks that the doiugs of the State lem
perance Convention held a, Montpelier
on the LIST inst. will do the cause in this
State more harm than good.-Whcn the
Temperance cause is run into politics it
is always injured Moral suasion is the
most sure way whereby TO promote this
good cause
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

Tie Washington Sto,day Herald
brings another Democratic Presidential
candidate into notice for the canvass of
1872. 1t is the name OF The Hon. Rufus
Putnam Ranpey, of Cleveland, Ohio,
cx.Judge of the Ohio Supreme Court
He is a true Democrat, patriot and a
jurist Of eminent ability. He ran agains,
Dennison for governor, and was but
slightly beaten.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

The other day when the Senate went
into executive session Senator Chandler
moved to discharge the Committee on
Foreign Relations from any further con-
sideration of the nomination Of the Rev,
Mr.. Cramer as Minister to Denmark,
Mr.. Sumner sprang TO his feet and said
81 object for the reason that in two
months the Committee has been un0l l.
to find any reason why he should be
confirmed, except because he is The
Presidents brothcr-in-law."
This defiant remark fell like a bomb.
she'll into the Senate, and the Vice Pres
idcnt said: "Objections being made, the
motion cannot be entertained to-day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

A young lady of Rutland advised a
gentleman friend "a bachelor) not to
take lat,irons to bed with him as they
would warp his feet The stupid fellow
didn't know enough to take the hint and
propose.
The ice on the Connecticut river has
never been frozen any thicker than it is
at the present time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

On March 9th, the Secretary OF the
Treasury gives notice that he shall open
books Of subscription to the National
loan, under the act for reluuding the ma
tional debt. The proposed loan COM
prises three classes, Gree from taxation,
of course but which we shall not at
tempt to describe. 1t can be bought
both in this country aud Europe. The
Radicals now, do not wish to have the
idea of foreigners owning our govern,
mcnt securities act as a bugbear or as
an excuse for issuing them uDtaycd, as
was the case when these securities or
loans were first issued. Consequently
they are willing that foreigners should
purchase them. How much deception
there has been used in relation to this
matter.
A Canadion who wanted 10 get n
free ride to St. Adams from Montreal
secreted himself in hay-car. one day
last week, and was locked in, trnndled
to St. Adams, and the car left four days
without opening. When they found
him he was almost famisbed and very
much disguised with the dead-head sys
TEN.
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THE "IIEATHEN CHINEE, "

Bret Harte's inimitable verses regarding tho
coming man" have probably been seen by
many OF our readers, but Vowed in the light OF
the illustrations just brought out by tho Chicago
REPUBLICAN, their comicality appears with Q
fresh aest Wo reproduce tho illustrations here,
with for tho benefit of all who are Geographically
inclined. 1t will be understood from the text
that John Chinaman is not such fool as he
looks to bel:
TABLE MOUNTAIN, 1901
Which wish to remark
And my language is plain
That for ways that are dark
And for tricks that are vain.
The heather Chinoe is peculiar,
Which the same would rise to explain.
All Sin was his name
And | shall not deny
In regard to the same
What that name might imply.
But his smile it was pensiye and child-like,
AS frequent remarked to Bill Nye.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

An English halter publishes letter
from President Grant, expressing his
thanks for the present of hiatt The
smallest favors thankfully received.
Philadelphia Age.
If somebody would only give him a
head to put in it now, Grant would be
all right.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

FOR 1871,
viii be ready for mailing by the middle OF
January, notwithstanding our great loss of type,
paper, engravings &C., by fire which destroyed
the Job Printing office of the Rochester Demo
Graf and Chronicle, 2jth December, 1870. 1t
will be printed on most elegant new tinted
+ aper and ILLUSTRATED with nearly
Fire Hundred Original Eugrayings.
And two finely executed Coorcd Plates-spec-
linens for all of which were grown by ourselves
the past season from our own stock of Seeds.
In the originality, execution and extent of the
engrayings it is unlike and eminently superior
to any other catalogue or "Floral Guide" ex-
tant.
The Catalogue will consist of liz Pages, and
as soon as published will be sent free to all who
ordered Seeds from from us by mail the last
season. To Others u charge of Is cents per
copy will be made, which is not the value Of
the Colored Plates. We assure our friends
that the inducements we offer to purchasers of
Seeds as to quality and extent of Stock, Dis
counts and Premiums, and unsurpassed. Please
seud orders for Catalogues without delay.
Our COlOred CrOmO Tor 1871
Will be ready to send out in January. The
Cromo will represent Fomy-two Varieties of
snowy and popular Flowers of natural size ard
color. We design to make it the best Plate of
'Flowers ever issued, Size l9x24 inches The
retail value would be at least Two Dollars; we
shall, however, furnish it to customers at 70
cents per copy, and offer it us Premium upon
orders for Seeds. See Catalogue when out
BRIGGS e. BROTHER. Rochester, N. 7.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

The Republicans are trying to get up
a Rebel outrage in Tennessee so as to
cheat the Hon. Henry Cooper, the Dem
ocratic Senator elect from that State,
out of his scat. OF course when a State
goes Democratic it needs "reconstruc-
tion," that is, according to Radical rule.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

The Catholic World says of the foun-
ders of New England: "He who studies
their character impartially will acknowl.
edge that they possessed high degree
of intellectual activity, and that their
success in governing themselves was
wonderful, considering the age-they had
at least faith in God, which is more
than many of their descendants have
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16
Backache.

A LII Diseases of the Urinary Organs,
An Inflammation OF the Kidneys, Intlamma-
ton of the Bladder. or any affections that in
tcrfere with the functions of these organs al
ways cause great pain and weakness in the
small of the back and loins. To relieve this, u
diuretlc medicine is necessary.
DR.. Sargent's Backache Pills
have been thoroughly tested for the past thirty
eight years, and pronounced the most efficient
diuretic ever discovered. They are purely
vegetable and contain no mercury. Sold by
druggists Sent by mail on receipt of price, 50
cts. per box. GEO. A. KELLY,
Wholesale Druggist,
% Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

r, Flint has been appointed Posmas
ter al Hancock in place of S. McAllistcr !;
and f. Benotc at North Danvillc in
place of ID. w. Batchelder.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

There were, during the late war, in
the Union army 2,670,S74 soldiers who
served more than three months each.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

A Railroad Land Grant bill has Just
been defeated Good we have some
hopes yet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

Great quantities Of potatoes are be-
ing shipped from Lyndon to Boston, at
from so to So cents per bushel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

1t was August the third;
And quito soft was the skies;
Which it might be inferred
That All Sin was likewise;
Yet he played it that day upon William
And me in way despise;
Which we had a small game,
And ALI Sin took hand;
1t was Euchre. The same
He not understand:
But he sri ed as lie sat Ly the table,
With a smile that was childlike and bland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

1t is thought that the next annual Fair
of the New England Agricultural Society
will be held in the city of Lowell
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

NEW YORK Safety Steam Power Co. Steam
1NEngines, with and without cutoff, aud Sec
tlonal Safety Steam Boilers, built in quantities
y special machinery. Send for circular, Al
Cortlandt st., n. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16
Special Notices.
Twenty.SGycn Years. Practice.

In the Treatment of Diseases incident to
males, has placed DIR. DOW at the head of all
physicians making such practice specially,
and enables him to guarantee speedy and
permanent cure in the worst cases of Suppress
sion and all other Menstrual arrangements,
must contain 81. Office, No. 8 ENDIooTT ST.,
BosToN, MASS.
n. B.-Board furnished to those desiring to
remain under treatment.
Boston, July, lS70.-sp. no. VI.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16
Then looked up at Nye,
And he eazed upon me;
And he rose with sigh,
And he said, "Can this be?
We are ruined by Chinese cheap labor
And he went for that heather Chinee.
In the scene that ensued
L, III L

In the scene that ensued
did not take hand,
But the floor it was strewed
Like the leaves on the strand
With the cards that ALI Sin had been hiding,
In the game she did not understand"
In his sleeves, which were long,
He had twenty-four packs
Which was coming it strong,
Yet state but the facts
And we found on his nails, which were taper,
What is frequent in tapers-thats wax.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

DR S. s. FITCH'S Family Physician,
~ Opages; seut by mail free. Teaches how
to cure all diseases Of the person; skin, hair,
eyes, complexion. Write to ia Broadway,
New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16
Ntlu advertisements,
3 j : q q q .

TO THE WORKING CLASS We are now
prepared to furnish all classes with constant en-
ploymcnt AT homc the whole 1.-THE time or for
the spare moments, Business new, light, and
profitable Persons of either sex easily earn
from Soc to IS per evening, End proportional
sum by devoting their whole time to the business.
Boys AMI girls earn nearly as much as men.
That all who see this notice may send their adj
dress, and test the business, we make the un-
paraclcd ofey To such as are not we II satisfied,
we vi send 81 10 pay for the trouble of writing.
Full particulars, valuable sample which will do
to commerce work on, and copy ofThe Poo.
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hest family newspapers ever published-all sent
rec by mail. Reader, If you want permanent,
profitable work. address
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BRIGGS & BROS

Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue
OF FLOWERS AND VEGETABLE SEEDS,
And Summer FlOwering Bulbs.
For 1871.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16
DIR. Wells CarbOlic Tablets

act directly on the mucuous membrane and
should be promptly and freely taken in all
exposure of violent change of weather, as they
equalze the circulation of the Blood and thus
war off all tendency to colds & Lung difficulty.
The proprietors would say, all first class
medicines have their limitations, and they
would
CAUTION the public against imposition by
by having other medicines thrust upon them
in place of these admirable Tablets.
Try them. j. Q. Kellogg, "a Plat st., N. Y.
ole agents. Sold by Druggists.
Price % cts box. l7w4
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CarbOlic Tab lets.
PREPARED by DR.. WELLS.

The most important discovery of the age is
this wonderful Healing and cleansing agent for
all diseases OF weakness of the Respiratory
organs, Sore Throat, sudden colds, Hoarseness,
Catarrh, Asthma, Dryness of the Throat or
Windpipe, diseases of the Lungs and for all
irritation of the mucuous membrane.
All vocalists and public speakers who speak
and sing without effort, use these Tablets,
their effect in clearing the voice is simply
astonishing rs can be shown by numerous
certificates
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-02-16

MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE FOR YOUNG
vi LADIES, Pttsfed, Mass. Long and wide
ly known t T. superior facilities and rare beauty
for half year, commencing Feb. %. Specia
terms to lercal patrons and teachers,
REV. G. " SPEAR, Principal.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-20

WAIJINGFoRD.-T summer term Of
the higher department of the village
school closed July 14tb, under the charge
of Laura Z. Marsh, after session OF
twelve weeks.
The report of the past term are as fol-
lows whole number of pupils 80, aver
age attendance 90.
Scholars having no absences-Addle
Edgerton, William Clark, Horace Wells
Those having no tardy marks-Hattie
Cole, Addie Edgerton, Mary Martindale
Jennie Waldo, Herbert Barrett, Henry
Townsend, Horace Wells.
Each recitation was marked, the scale
ranging from ten to zero. The following
ia list of those whose average standing
for tn, term was above nine Carrie
Batcheller, Annie Cole, Addie Elgerton
Nellie Kingsley, Mary Martindale, Mary
Pooler. Emma Preston, Addie Smith, Jes
sic Waldo, Mary Waldo, Alice Whitaker
Joseph Shumb, Horace Wells, Simon Will
lard.
We had most wonderful thunder
storm last Friday evening, commencing
at 715 and lasting about an hour. Suct
remarkable electrical display is rarely
seen in this latitude. The atmosphere
was a perfect blaze part of the time. A
great deal of rain fell, which was very
opportune, as we had been suffering with
the drought so long. P.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-20
8ustuess NGtirfs.
A PERILOUs SEASON.


Glorious and delightful as the summer weather
Is, it's tropical heat is severe trial 70 the vital
powers. Even the strongest srs sometimes pros
trated by its effects The common phrase ap-
piled TO this condition of the body is general de-
biity. Now, general debility arises from, and
inc udes a variety of ailments. The liver is more
or less effected the boWels4re either constipatsd
or too much relaxed, the stomach but half per-
forming the work of digestion, the appetite Is
yoor, and the spirits depressed. This Is what is
called general debility. 1t is = general disaT-
rargensnt Of all the physical functions, and re-
quires as a remedy a medicine that WILL regulate
them ALL Hostetters Stomach BItters l. special
ly adapted 70 this purpose It's general opera
ton is not confined to a single organ. If the liv
er Is affected it restores its tone. II the stomach
Is torpid, it re generates it. If the nerves are
tremulOus and weak. it braces and reinforees
them. If the mind, which ever sympathizes with
the boly, Is gloomy and dependent, it relieves
the difficulty, and soon brings the whole mechan-
ism OF the body iuto harmony with the laws Of
health.
! There is no civilized nation in the Western
Hemisphere in which the utility of HOs'etter's
| BItters as a tonic, corrective and aptbiliOus
medicine, is not known and appreciated.
Throughout the tropics it is considered, both by
the people and the profession, the standard sPe-
ci6c. While it is a medicine for all seasons and
ali climates, it is esuecially suited to the COM
plants generated by the weather, being the pur-
est and best vegetable stimulant in the world.
Beware of the Bitters made of scud and dan
gerOus materials, which INSCRIPTIONS parties are
endeayoring to foist upon ths people. Their name
| is legion, and the public has no guarantee that
they ara not poisonous. Adhere TO the tried rem
edy, Hestetter's Bitters, sold only in glass, and
never il kegs or barrels.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-20
Miscellaneous Items.

Two boys named Frederick Martin
and William Roberts were drowned in
the river at East st. Louis on Sunday.
while bathing. The bodies were not re.
covered.
Colonel Josiah Given of Ohio is prom.
inently mentioned in connection with ths
commissionership of the internal revenue
bureau in case of a vacancy in that office.
"A rumor prevailed in all the depart
ment quarters at Washington, Monday
afternoon, that Secretary Boutwell, had
resigned, but there was no sensible foun-
dation for the report.
Quite futter has been created in
Little Rock, Ark, by the rumored remov-
al of several prominent federal Office
holders belonging to the faction opposed
to Senator Clayton.
1t is understood that certain ques-
tions in regard to McGarrahan's applica.
ton fer the restoration of his record in
the Interior department will be referred
to the attorney-general for his decision.
An immense amount of building is
in progress at Denver, Col. Not less than
thirty frst-clsss iron-front storerooms are
now under contract, besides very large
number of private residences.
The Ku-Klux subcommittee Is ex-
pected to return from South Carolina the
last of this week. The greater part of the
money appropriated for this investigation
has already been expended.
The weather for the past weeE at
Denver, Col, has been extremely hot.
Friday, at two p. m, the thermometer in
dicated 10 degrees in The shade. and at
five p. m, 1O5 degrees, the hottest ever
known in Colorado.
John Roe has been arrested in New
York, at the instance of Joseph Ford Of
Astoria, Fulton county, Ill, for swindling
the latter to the amount of $3.50. Ford
paid the money for counterfeit notes and
received box of sawdust.
During fight in East Newark, NJ,
on Sunday, Constable Woener struck a
young man named Burr on the head, frac.
turing his skull. Woener was admitted
to bail in the sum of $4,000. Burr is in
very critical condition.
Sunday was the hottest day of the
season at St. Louis, the mercury ranging
from 100 to 1O5 degrees during the after
noon. Three fatal cases of sunstroke oc-
CURED. one of them Thomas Fideville, a
railroad contractor, from Hannibal, Mo.
The police of London have dispersed
meeting in Hyde Park, the object
which was the promotion of emigration
from the United Kingdom. This action
was rendered necessary by the noise and
confusion incident to the proceeding.