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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05
Massachusetts Republican Convention.

The great contest in Massachusetts
concluded by the nomination Of Wm
b. Washburne, for Governor, by the
Republicans. The attendance upon the
Convention was very large, and great
deal Of interest was manifested in favor
of the various candidates by their friends
From several towns rival delegations APP
peared Shortly after the assembling Of
the Convention all Of the more promi.
nent candidates but Messrs Butler and
Washburn withdrew, leaving the field
clear to those gentlemen.
The result of the first ballot was as
follows : Whole number of votes, ], ZIG ;
necessary for q choice, 500; VIM. B.
Washburne, CAB Benjamin L. Butler
464 A. H. Rice, l I; G. b. Loring, 8.
The rest of the present ticket was re-
nominated, with the exception of Chas.
r.. Train of Boston, for Attorney-Gen-
eral.
Gen, Butler announced TO the Conven-
ton that he should not run on an indie
pendent ticket, which leaves the contest
for Governor between Mr.. Washburne
on the Republican ticket and Mr.. Adams
on The Democratic ticket.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05
A Whole County Sinks in Florida.

Tho Florida mails give accounts of an
astonishing phenomenon at Apopka,
Orange county, near Pilatka, The
whole county disappeared in one night,
and its site is covered by n great lake,
A correspondent, writing from the
neighborhood, says;
Mr.. Alex. X. Foster has just come in
with more marvellous and startling re-
ports. He says that ON his way from
Orlando to Miltonville, after crossing
Fort Metlin branch, he left the road to
avoid the constant begging to which he
was being subjected The safest place,
he thought, was on high blackjack
ridge, running parallel with the road,
which he accordingly took. After riding
a mile perhaps, his horse commenced
begging, and for some distance it was
questionable whether he could get
through he however reached mora
solid footing again he commenced bog
ging at this time he noticed remark
able and portentous sounds in his rear.
The begging grew worse as he proceed
ed, until he had to dismount; there
seemed to be no escape for him, both
he and his horse were still begging. The
sounds in his rear increased more and
more alarmingly and the route in front
more boggy-he dared not stop, as this
would have rendered it impossible to
have extricated himself--he neither
dared nor could look behind him, his
whole thought and aim was to reach
terra tirma. At last, after the most SUI
perhuman eXertions, both he and his
horse exhausted to the most extreme
degree, he reached solid ground, Turn
ing to examine into the cause of these
fearful sounds in his rear, he saw one of
the most terrific and appalling sights it
has ever been the fate of man to witness
The first thing that attracted his atten-
ton was that the trees were moving
first gyratoly motion of the top, then
some gradually sinking out of sight,
the tops revolving more and more rap
idly as they sunk and disappeared, 9th
crs following, and as they fell revolving
and describing arcs of circle against
the sky. Then the whole earth, as far
as the eye could reach, sinking and its
place supplied by a sea Of waters, rush
ing, seething, boiling with the noise of
mighty cataracts, and ever and anon
casting to the surface the roots, tops or
bodies Of mighty pines and oaks.
People are rushing from the scene of
disaster Our camp is crowded with the
terror-stricken Inhabitants from the
country in our rear Everybody is wait
ing with forebodings and horrible OK
pectations, They believe the day of
Judgment has come. The extraordinary
phenomenon appears more and more eX-
traordinary. The country from two
to three miles from here to Lake Met
lin is entirely submerged, and is now
one vast lake. Nothing authoritative
from beyond, though rmors are rife
that Orlando is swallowed up and the
whole chain Of lakes to Lake Conway
are now united and form an immense
inland sea. We leave Immediately and
in terror for our own fate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05
Sad Accident in INDIANAPOLIS.

In indianapolis, Ind, just after some
laborers commenced work on a sewer, Il
section of the bank fell in from both
sides, burying the men under ten or
fifteen feet of gravel and sand. Five
more bodies were recovered the same
day, and eight are known to have been
killed by the accident. The accident is
supposed to have been caused from in
sufficient snoring, below which the earth
had been eXcavated two or three feet.
The contractors say work has been done
in precisely the same manner elsewhere,
but they think the accident resulted
from the nature of the soil and the con-
tinuous Earring of railroad trains passing
within few feet of the point where the
accident occurred. The matter will be
fully Investigated by the Coroner. One
man, who was buried several feet in the
sand, was rescued with but slight bruises.
Three others engaged in the same gang
were rescued with very slight injuries.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

Mr.. CHARLES w. HAss1ER's success
III business is an instance of what porse-
verancc, intelligence, and integrity may
accomplish. Mr. Hassler has devoted
his personal attention to the specific
branch of the Banking and Brokerage
business relating to Railroad Bonds,
and there is probably no one better
posted than he is in all that appertains
to them. His well known advertise
ment, Railroad Bonds, whether you
wish to buy or sell, write to CHARLES
W. HAssLER, No. 7 Wall street, New
York." has attracted attention in all
parts of the country, and largely inercas-
ed his business. "Writc to" him if you
wish anything in this Hne.-Fiom tie
Christian Union Of Sept Oh. henry
Ward Beecher, editor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

TRANSPORTING BEEF.--St. Louis has
recently made an. experiment looking to
the supply of her citizens with Texas
beef Eighteen beeves recently slaugh-
tered at Chetopa, in the Indian Territory,
were transportated to refrigcrating cars
to that market, and found to be az fresh
and good as at the hour of starting The
transit took some three or folu days,
but, with lines fully opened, two days
would have sufiiced. When this interest
developes further, the live stocE trade
will probably undergo a revolution, and
the barbarity of hauling cattle packed
solid in cars, over a thousand miles to
market, will cease The economy of
sending meat instead Of live stock is a
very important item, and the supply at
given points can always be regulated by
telegraph.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05
An Unprotected System.

Do not fancy because you feel strong that you are i'm
prcgnahlc to sickness. Whole neghborhoods are fire.
qucnty Frustrated at this season by maarDus eyers
Vigorous muscles and strong snews, broad shoulders
and sound lungs are defence against the mephitic
vapors Of autumn. Frames which have withsooi the
summer heat may succuiub now. Many an athletic
man. whose family depends for its support his indus
try now lies prostrate weak and helpless as babe un-
der the periodical assaults OF chis and fever bilious
rcmittent fever This could not be if all we're wise
enough provide against such contingency by oning
and fotifyng the system with Hostetters Stomach Bit
tors This approved vegetable tonic is absolutely harm
less so that is sheer folly not to take it safeguard
at when diseases of the liver the stomach the
bowels and indeed all the visccral organs generally
prevalent. To keep the system in order and insure
health to put it in order when this precauton has
been neglected, is the duty of every human being who
values life For both these purposes Iotctcrs Bters
is designed and both. Petty local dealers
cndeayorng in many parts CT the country, to substitute
preparations made of impure and dangerous materials
in its stead. Give them wide berth. They are pre-
pared by unskilful expcrimentors who want to turn
penny at the expense of the public health,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05
FINANCIAL.
Investment Securities.

JAY COOKE & Co., are now selling, and recommend as
profitable and safe investment for all classes the First
Mortgage 7-3O Gold Bonds of the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company, bearing Seven and Threc-Tcnhs
per cent gold interest more than spcr cent currency
and secured BY first and only mortgage the entire
Road and equipments and on more than 2:S 600 Acres
of Land to every mile of track 800 Acres of Land to
each 5000 Bond. The highest current price will be
paid for U. S. FNerwentes, and all other marketable
Securities received in exchange. Pamphlets maps and
full information as well rs the bonds themselves will be
furnished on application by JAY COOKE Co., Phila-
dcphio, New York and Washington and by most Banks
and Bankers throughout the country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

Now AND THEN.-The Chomberf Ag'i-
cnitMre JOWnoi speaks of the great change
produced in the morals of farmers by
the introduction of agricultural machines.
Under the old system of hand labor
harvest time was season of feeding and
Swilling from morning to night The
farm kitchen was converted into place
not unlike the taproom of q public
house and when extra rapidity of work
was required the usual way of obtaining
it was to supply the laborers with almost
unlimited quantities of food and drink.
Pitches of bacon, cask after cask of ale
and cider were brought out and disap-
pcared with most remarkable celebrity.
As the result, harvest time was the time
of drunkenness, and consequently
Doors cannot drink without becoming
brutes-fghting, accidents, and immo-
rality were the order of the day. Inebri-
ated reapers armed with sicklcs would
assault each other and bloody battles
would ensue or they would tumble off
ladders and corn stacks, and roll inglori-
ously under wagon wheels-proceedings
which not at all make one believe in the
poetic myth of the reapers merrily sing
ing "harvest home" The introduction
of machinery on the farm has largely
done away with this, and in lieu of the
time-honored bacon and beer, laborers
receive full equivalent in wages and
thus the machine becomes great moral
engine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05
MY Rose.

Tho night is cold tho moon is ringed
With hazy prophecy Of snow,
And frozen lies the outer world
Butin my heart is summer glow.
The fire burns low, the light is dim;
hear late footsteps hurrying by.
Some one doth shout, "The night is cold u
Unhappy one-not blest as l.
| know not solitude or chill;
For all tho cold and shadowy room
Melts into fragrant forest aislcs,
And meadows honoy-swcet with bloom.
Bccause-bccause | feel Rose,
STEPPED in the sunlight of the south,
Rod-rCtalcd, sweet, and yclyct-sott,
Yet lingering upon my mouth.
And never solitude or chill
Can enter into humblest room
Where such Rose but comes to touch
And thrill n lifetime with its bloom.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

LocKJAw.-Nothing can be applied to
severe cut or bruise that is better than
cold tllrpentine; it will give certain
relief almost instantly, 1t is also said to
be sovereign remedy for Group. Satu-
rate piece of flannel with it and place
the flannel on the throat and chest, and
in very severe cases three or five drops
on lump Of sugar may be taken inward
ly. Every family should have a bottle
on hand. 1t is simple remedy and can
be eNsily tested.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

THE CIuLDnTNs Horn ~ & Arll,ur g. eons
nnnounce that thcir nr"mii,m rnr 1870 , ''I II,
an original chrome cnt,tI"d "T l- C Tn CI
Mouse" Tho Ioun, edited bv n, s. Arthnr
and published IN Philadelphia is premium in
itSoll' NJ least all the little ones think 30.
ARrHUn's LApy's MAGI2tyr for Octohor ia On
our table. II contains no less thon i've han w.
some Illustrations, with contribntjons from m' fbc
mems of many fovoritoa incIudin" Tho nditnr
r. S. Arthur It's tabIo Of cnntonts ia HT oI W.
of storioa sketches "rhc Homo C,mcl" ) o1ii
or's department. fashions etc. 0'''
The LITTLE CORPORAL for October is an at.
Mrs. ~ K"ndoi U''' SnmiB 5TmSL,oui,o5 IRON
HUNTINGTON Miller p Tisho RS,od' s Ms"i ' Tnni
doc W O. G. Olive Tbornn ,''S''' 9" ~ N Mol
EC Wvoth Mortho poycli Ho , IL. NJ nl%i
Walker and MoIae TorIott Tbr%o .i p,,s
bora oro givc 70 ali NOW Ua y tac
who send tbcir names hciNro Novooh ,ot 10 i.t
81 so n voor, pnbiisbod Nv John n Wii io
CHICAGO. III ~ "'l'l' 80 4'''''i
In its list of contents we find numerous articles
worthy of note among them Choice Stories
Scientific and Curious Facts An Odd Fellow
ABROAD odd felloW Gems Letters from I'm
u os rn LahlP-p9st nnm9rs OF the Day Notes
~ m. iruycl Laules ono hebokah Department
Extensive n Correspondence Choice Miscellany
ana Lottry' etc' a. nuDllshcd by the A. .; f.
Ass 800 NO ;, 90 Nassau st., NJ Y. CITY,
Sz'oo per year Sl'2o per VOL
THE GALAxY.-Tho articles of chief interest
in the GALAXY for October are cloves Choice 90
a poem by Mr.. Winter: "populor Fallocics Nv
Benson '"Thc Ono Term Principles =" by 'Hor!.
acc Greeley: "The Neither Side of Now York "hv
Edward Craspsy; "a "Reminiscences of Alexand pS
Dumas" bv B. Phillips: "Onght We 70 Visit
Her" by Mrs. Edwards "The Great Fair" nj
Niii-Noygorod, by Junius Henri Browne aThe
E1stacc Diamonds" by lnthony TroIlope and
"Drift-Wood -" by Pbilin Oniihnt
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

A New DoDGE.-Anew tllieving dodge
is out, as practised on railroads with
success by females who enter the cars,
and finding gentleman sitting alone,
ask if the other seat is occupied. The
gentleman at once motions her to be
seated, when she politely asks him if he
won't allow her to sit by the window.
OF course this request is also granted
and she becomes seated. Presently she
finds that there is not air enough in the
car, and requests the gentleman to raise
the window He at once rises to do So
and as he leans over her she picks his
pocket Or removes his watch, which she
passes to a male confederate in the
next seat behind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

New ENGLAND. The late New Eng
land Agricultural exhibition was an evil
dence that the farmers of New England
are making marked improvement in all
kinds of cattle, those in Massachusetts
showing particular progress in the mat
ter Of horses and Connecticut shows
very fine specimens of Devonshire cat
tie. There are indications Of an in
creasing interest in Merino sheep in Yer
mont and growing partially for long
wool sheep everywhere, which point is
of great interest to carpetmen and 9TH
ers interested in the results of sheep
raising. The exhibition of swine was
tirst-ciass; and that of the poultry far
exceeded any similar show ever given
by the Society.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

TORPEDO BoATs,-Thrce torpedo-boats
for the German fleet are now in the course
of construction at Dantzic. They are
built almost entirely Of iron, and being
about sixty feet long and only six or
seven broad, they have nearly the form
of a fish, The deck of each boat is to
be convex, so as to be but little ex-
posed to damage from the enemy's shot,
and the rudder is at the bow, where
there is small opening about an inch
wide to serve as lookout for the
steersman. The boats are propelled by
screws, the power for which will be fur
nished by miniature engines. Petroleum
is to be used as fuel
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

PLAIN QUESTIONS FOR INvALIDs.-
Have the routine medicines for the pro.
fession done you no good? Are you
discouraged and miserable ? If so, test
the properties of the new Vegetable
Specific, DIR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA
VINEGAR BITTERs, already famous as the
finest invigorant, corrective and alter
ative, that has ever seen the. light.
Dyspeptics and persons of bilious habit
should keepit within reach, if they value
health and ease.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

The PUREsT and sweetest Cod-Livel
Oil in the world is Hazard & Caswells,
made on the sea-shore from fresh, Sc
lected liyers, by CaS,ccR, Haawd Dc Co.,
of New York. 1t is absolutely pure and
sweet. Patients who have once taken it
prefer it to all others. Physicians have
decided it superior to any of the other
oils in market.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

MANY valuable horses die from the
effects Of colo. The best thing to do in
a case of this kind, is to pour a bottle of
JoHNsoN's ANoDYNE LINIMENT into a
long neckcd junk bottle, add half pint
of molasses and water, then pour the
whole down the horses throat. In ten
minutes the horse will begin to eat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

Parsons PURGATIyE Pills will greatly
relieve, if not entirely cure, dyspepsia,
when everything else fails. They have
been tried in some desperate cases. and
have given more relief than any other
medicine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

IT Is WELL.-The arrest of the owners
of the steamer Ocean Wave, lately
wrecked by explosion in Mobile Bay,
and of the negligent U. S. Inspector,
is another wholesome proceeding which
marks the revulsion of feeling against
the old-time verdict of Nobody to
blame" 1t is likely that those men
think it hard to be made the victims of
popular indignation but steamboat and
railroad men cannot go on forever killing
people with perfect immunity.-M Y
Paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

The UNITED STATES SENATE. Twenty
two Senatorial chairs in the chamber at
Washington will become vacant year
from the next 4th of March. Twenty
of the Senators whose terms expire are
Republicans. Two are Democrats.
This fall, nine Of the States which they
represent are to elect Legislatures, in
whole or in part, by whom the next
Senators will he chosen. The others do
not elect Legislatures till year hence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

The New York WorH advocates free
trade, while nearly every good housewife
in the country advocates the use of J..
Monroe Tuylor's Cream Yeast Baking
Pnmlnr
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

In 1866 company of eleven gentle
men raised the vast sum OF 80, l25, 900,
which was offered to Mr.. Bennett for the
New York Herald, but firmly rejected,
and the latter will doubtless be retained
always in his family.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

An invalid once complained to his
neighbor of Shanghai which the latter
kept The bird was terrible nuisance,
and gave him no peace day or night.
"But, said the skeptical owner q" my
cock only crows a few times day. I
don't see how that can annoy you SO
much" Because" replied the sufferer,
"you don't take into account the times
when l am expecting him to crow"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

The best Water-pipc, also the cheapest
when strength and durability are con-
sidered, is the Tin.lin Lead Pipe,
manufactured by the CoLwE1Ls, SHAW
" WILLARD Mfg Co., No 2l3 Centre
street, New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05

Five members of the Milwaukee Com
mon Council have banded together and
sued the Eoening Wisconsin for libel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05
FARMERS PAINT

We are manufacturing very superior pant AZ na,l
thc nricr of ordinary prints 1t brown but by the nd
do be mHdG III f1s , Hr 6aFTtr suits
aha or ho1scs harms fences freight ears depos boil
cr smoke stacks, metal roofs sc. We also mannfac-
ture our celebrated READY RooFING for covering al az
"'''' " No "a Cnurtlandt St, New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-10-05
Will All Those Who Suffer
FROM
CONSUM PTION
OR
COUGH,
-PIFASF-
Read The Following Letter
from a Wcll-knOVyn Druggist

MIR. VERNON, ILL.,, April % 1871
GENTLEMEN Il heard one Of my customers speak in
such high terms of Aliens Lung Balsam to-day, that
thought would write YOU the substance OF his state
men He says his mother who is now sixty years Of
age, has SUFFERED with consumption for SEVERAL
YEARS. and has been under the of all our best phys
cians but received any permanent benefit then
she rcsorted TO most every kind of Cough and Lung Bal
that could be procured for her, but all to no avail.
She still grew worse until she confined to her bed
and when she seized with parONySn Of coughing,
She would lose the power of respiration and they were
compelled resort to various to restore breath
ing ard while she copghed so hard, she could not
pccorGtc anything and the family and friends had given
up nil hopes of her recovery her noticed the ad
v6rtsement of Aliens Lung Balsam, and they thought
they would procure and try it, They commenced giving
her the Basam at O'Clock p m, directed dose ev-
cry hour until midnight then she took another spell of
coughing and cxpcctorated mouthful of dark yellow
matter, which something she had not been able to
do for time. They continued 10 give her the Bal
sam until morning, and then she began to Cxpectoratc
freely and within she had expect Grated three
pns Of mucous matter, which gave her immediate re-
lief and since that time has continued to improve She
now sits un all day. and walk about the house. and
tnkO considerable outdoor exercise. Her son bought
more of the Balsam to-day, and he is recommending it
very highly TO every one
Yours respectfully, -
A. G. JOHNSON, Druggist.
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AZ rapreaectea srstem.

DO nos fancy because FOl feel SsrOnr that you INN
prcFnshe 20 sickness whole nsiehborhoods are fire.
qucnty prossrassd ct Iris season hy nAnross fsvsr
vrOrOas muscles and ssronE sanswS. broad shealdrrs
and sound iuAEs defence Against che nephitir
EApors Of autumn. Frames whicA hare uithE.ncd tAs
summer heat may saccumh nov. Many an nthlssic
mAa. whose family depeaas fus ~ surpo his indas-
tr1. lien prossNas weak and helpless hahe uIs
Ger che persodscai Guuaaa Cf chH and tower bsiSa
ruaiiteus fewer This eOuld nSt be 70 an were wise
enough 10 provide against such eOntsesney hy sonnE
and fortsins The syrsm with Hoststsers Stomach Bit
tpE Ths approved vegetable tonic 10 absolutely harm
less that u Is sheer folly not 10 Ake - safeguard
a sea~ea when diseasesof the liver the stomach the
bowels and indeed al The viscefai organs eeneras
prevalent To keep the ayutam In order and inHnre
health. srto put In crcr when thia prenution hna
been neglected s the dsy oi every human being who
vauRs life For both these purposes Hostetters Bters
Is designed and both Petty local dealers
endeavorin in many parts Of the ccantry 20 substitute
preparations made of impure and dangerous materials
In its stead Give them wide herth. They are pre-
pared hy unsklfal expermeaiors, who want 10 turn
penny 81 the expense es the puhlie health.