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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26
south woodstock.

Notwithstanding the fearful storm
during the day which rendered the
roads nearly Or quite impossible and
kept away many who otherwise would
have been present the Festival of last
Friday eve. was in every way COM
plete success. 1t takes something more
than foot Of snow to cause the ladies'
of South Woodstock to put off any
good work on which they have enter
ed, and having engaged in this matter
they did not look back, The friends
assembledin goodly numbers, and some
few who came from a considerable dis
lance. are deserving Of our especial
thanks. Barnum and Ward were
promptly on the spot with their "Great
combination Show" adding considera-
bly, to the merriment and to thereceipts
of the evening. The articles disposed
of by ticket were drawn as follows {:
Bedspread, o. II. Freeman; Scarf, F.
B. Darby; Slippers, B. S. Morgan I;
the guess cake was awarded to J. T..
Fullerton. Through the generosity of
the reel ients, the two latter articles
were Immediately disposed Of at auc-
ton. After an excellent supper some
IS couples tripped the light fantastic
toe, The gross receipts Of the evening
were 1928. This society now seems
completely united and harmonious,
with plenty Of energetic hearts and
willing hands. With DR.. Ballou as
pastor it may confidently look forward
to happy and prosperous future.
Ludlow.
The wind of Tuesday night, last
week, took up the cutter Of Isaac
Wadleigh that he had laid up under a
stone wall, carried it over the wall
which was some four feet high and
broke the shafts off, though braced
with iron. Both runners were broken,
one shoe torn off, one side of the body
torn off, and the dashboard and the
back crushed in. Nothing remained
of Mr.. Wadleigh's last vandue pur-
chase except few bottom boards and
one side of the cutter The sleigh re-
mains were scattered some fifty rods
Gazette.
Pretty tough-we mean the story.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26
The Cloud of Witnesses.

"Are they not all ministering Spirits"
l leaned upon burial urn,
And thought how life is but day,
And how the nations, each in turn,
Have lived and passed away.
The earth is peopled with the dead,
Who live again in deathless hosts,
And come and go with noiseless tread
A universe of ghosts,
They follow after flying ships,
They flicker through the city's marts
They hear tho cry of human lips
The beat of human hearts.
They linger not around their tombs,
But far from churchyards keep aloof,
10 dwell in old familiar rooms,
Beneath the household roof.
Theodore TiHOn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26

If it is not too late we wish all of
our readers and patrons a "Merry
Christmas"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26
l. O G 4 L N II w S.

a OrTAuQUEcHEE CHAPTER No. 81,
~W1r r.. A. M, regular Convocation Mon
* day eve, Jan. 6, 1872, AT 7 IL
IVY o clock.
WOODSTOCK LoDGE No. 81 F. & A. NJ,
regular communication Wednesday eve, Dec
IL, 1872, at l-2 o'clock.
GRAND ARMY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Meeting of Sheridan Post, No. %, Dept. OF
Vermont G. A. r., is held on the first and third
Thursday evenings of each month. All appli-
cations for muster must be made ut Regular
Meetings. BY order Of the Post Commander,
e. Il. TEWKSBURY, Adit.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26
Nortslficld.

Northficld.
Roger Donahue of this village,
in the employ of the Vermont Central
Railroad as a train hand, was badly
injured last week while unshackling a
car, the train being in motion. His
foot, which was inside the track,
caught in cattle guard, throwing him
down. The brake was so low down
that it showed and rolled him along
upon the ground, inside of the whole
running over him as would otherwise
have been the case. 1t was a narrow
escape from immediate death, result
ing fortunately only in severe bruises
and COMMISSIONS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26

DILLOW Case Linen As in. wide,
n f. N. BILLINGS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26
0ttauqueChee SAVINGS Bank.

VHE Members of the Corporation
of the Ottauquechee Savings Bank, are
hereby notified that their Annual Meeting for
the choice of Officers, and transaction Of all
necessary business relating to said corporation,
will be held at my office, in the village of
Woodstock, on the first Wednesday in Jan
uary A. D. 1878, it being the first day of said
month, at o'clock, P. NJ.
NORMAN PAUL, Secretary
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26

james A. Pollard, Esq, the sup
erintendent of Vermont State Prison,
has raised quite number of cotton
plants in the garden belonging to the
State, a SAMPLE Of which he carried to
Montpelier to be put in the Cabinet at
the Capitol.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26

Hon. William Writ Virgin, of
Portland, has been nominated by the
Governor Of Maine, to the vacancy in
the Supreme Court Of that State.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26
HOllOway's Ointment.

-O---
THE grand principle that operates in these
possess in purifying the turgid blood, and ex-
polling corrupt humors from the system.
HolIOway's Pills consist of a careful
and peculiar admixture of the finest Veget.
able Extracts, Herbs, and Medicinal
Gums. Possessing not grain of mineral in
their combination, they never expose those
who use them to any danger, at any time or
season. No mother need hesitate to prescribe
them to her children, and the most delicate
constitutions can use them with as great bene-
fit as the most vigorous and powerful frame.
HoLLowAY q Co. Sole Proprietors,
rs Maiden Lane, New York.
Holloway's Pills and Ointment are sold a
Is cents, 60 1-2 cents, and 81 per box or pot.
A great saving is made by buying the large
sizes
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26

A patent has been issued to NJ.
Z. Tucker, Of Barnard, for a combina-
ton mill saw and palmer. This inven,
ton is said to be the best improvement
ever made in lumber manufacturing
machines.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26

Bret Harte's recent lecture in Bos-
ton consisted mostly of funny stories
about early California life. Speaking
of the raiment of the miners, he said !:
Their dress was peculiar and they
were so handy with their needles that
the amendments introduced to their
clothing frequently became the most
prominent part of their costume
Flour sacks were their principle reli-
ance, and two men lost their identity
from being named, after their favorite
"Genesse Mills" and eagle Brand"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26

"A correspondent Of the Ludlow
Gazette says to prevent rats from eat
ing apples and vegetable, cover them
with newspapers, The rustling of
tie papers when stepped on frightens
them away. An old rat is not fooled
in that way,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-12-26

Statues of Ethan Allen and Jacob
Collamer are to be placed in the old
hall of representatives at Washington;
the former to be made by Mead, and
the latter by Powers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31
A SAD CATASTROPHE,

Yesterday was a gloomy day. Old
Probabilities said it would be, and he sell
dom misses in his calculations. A storm
was expected, but it came out Of quar-
ter that the weather clerk had not ex-
plored, and from which the disturbance
was not expected. 1t commenced about
two o'clock, and everybody that could
rushed into covered corner to enjoy the
pelting Of the storm as il fell upon Others
than themselves. Our old friend, Daniel
bennett, of Attahapas, was the Boreas of
the occasion, and his handbill composed
the body of the demonstration. 1t fell in
fake, in single drops as big as a trip
hammer, and by the bucket full. Pluvius
himself could not have improved upon the
delu8e; Jupiter never fashioned fercer
tLunderbolts. Lightning played about the
streets as it does in the caribbean sea
when the tropics are in fury. Such a
muss has not shaken the city since the
days OF the Gem Legislature.
II olT readers find il difficult to UNDER
stand the Mexican mudd!e they will SYM
pathize with L, in our efforts to make
them understand this unexpected and
complicated sensation which Mr.. Daniel
bennett has precipitated upon the COM
mun;ty. His discharge from the position
OF leading editor Of the Picoy,,le origi-
mated the trouble, and the reasons that he
gives for that extraordinary extrylsion
constitute the filing il Of the conlmotion.
This is the prelude.
H. bennett was invited to New Or
leans by number of respectable gentle
men to assist in establishing an independ-
ent newspaper, which was to be free from
all rings. He accepted the invitation, or
canned the enterprise, formed the COM
pany, obtained subscribers to the capital,
and was on the Very eve Of success in his
new scheme, when the Picayune was Of
tered for sale and bought to serve the pur-
pose. : r 50 50 4. Mr.. bennett was
install position as editor-in-chief, and
hi !c:io' were to go forth as a regu-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31
Third Day. Wednesday, April 3.

FIRST RACE-The Minor Stake, for three year
dds one mile $50 entrance, p p; 300 added; sec
ond horse TO receive 5000 third horse to save his
entrance. Value. $3.50. Closed with t"enty-three
nominations.
SECOND RACE-Mie heats four four year dds
winner of Bingaman stake to carry hve POUNDS
extra. Club Purse, $500.
THIRD RACE-The Metairie Cup; sweepstakes
for all ages; two miles and quarter; to which Will
be added s 1000 and cup lued at 1000 ttne GIT
of Mr.. NJ H. Sanford), $50 entrance, P. p; second
trance. In the event that the Preakpess stable
wins the race, the second horse will. get the cup,
the winner to receive first and second money.
Value $3.50. Closed with the followin. nomi
nations:
l. Jerome Bufords CT. f., NELLIE GREY ~. o.
by Commodore, dam by imp. Sovereign
2 General A. Buford's b. f. HOLLYWOOD. IL. o., By
Lexington. dam Miriam, by imp Glencoe.
3 NJ H. Sanfords b. C. MONARCHIST, 4 Y. o., by
Lexington dam Mildred, by imp. Glencoe.
A. NJ H. Sanford's b. h. PREAKNESS, 5 y. o., by
Lexington dam Bayleaf by imp. Yorkshire.
s. W. P. Babcock's CHI. NELLIE RANSOM, l. y O..
by Jack Malone. dam vesper Light.
6. W F. Babcocks b. h. CONDUCTOR, 5 y. o.. by
Australian, dam Nettie Wiley.
:. D. Swigert's oh. C. STOCKWOOD, ~. o., BY As
teroid, dam Alabama
8. D. Swi,ert's ch. g., WANDERhR, :. o., by Lex
iugton dam Coral by Van3al.
9. G. W. Stewards ch. h.. BARNEY WILLIAMS,
y O.. by Lexington, dam volsa by Glencoe,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31
OUR DRAINAGE SYSTEM.

l. is pleasing to observe that as the work
progresses that is to give New Orleansa
perfect system Of drainage, opposition TO It
is gradually fading away. At one time tie
REPUBLICAN stood SOLITARY and alone
among the newspapers of this great city
in advocating the adoption and execution
OF thorough system of drainage. Now,
we are glad to say, all speak tavorab!y Of
a work that is acknowledged to be indis-
pensable to the growth and prosperity of
| our city. And without meaning to Getract
| from the merits of any class OF cur people,
or aryogate good to Republican rule in this
city and State that has not been accom-
pllshed, we must be permitted to remind
our people that whatever Of progress has
been made in works OF internal improve
ments has been originated and carried for
ward by Republican State and municipal
administrations We believe that when
the New Orleans, Mobile and Texas rail
road is completed to Houston, and the sys-
tenn OF drainage established for this city
that Is now in course of rapid construction
by the Mississippi and Mexican Gilif Ship
Canal and Drainage Company, a new and
brighter day will dawn upon our city tLan
ever before witnessed. And Whatever Of
glory Will attach to these great works for
benefits conferred upon our people should
go to the credit of the Republican party.
whose policy it has been and is to foster
and encourage all useful works OF internal
improvement. 1t is now quite probable
that within the next twelve or fifteen
mouths the people Of this city will have the
pleasure OF witnessing the completion Of the
two great works referred to-
The writer recently accompanied Dr.
James O. Noyes the president of the drain
age company on a tour of inspection Of
work that las been accomplished Under
the system OF drainage now in course OF
rapid construction. We confess we were
agreeablv surprised to fiud tie work in a
far mere advanced state than We supposed
possible, considering that it was commenced
about ten months ago. We are indebted 10
DE-. NOyes for our personal observations
and other valuable information.
The present comprehensive drainage sys-
TEN was adopted By the City Admin;stra-
tors, who, by the legislative act OF 1871, are
charged with the drainage Of the city It is
being rapidly carried forward-so rapidly.
IN fact, that notwithstanding the magnitude
Of the work, we shall, during the present
year, begin to enjoy its benefits. The plan
adopted is substantially that approved by
all the engineers who have investigated the
drainage question, and whose opinions are
worth consideration. 1t comprehends the
drainage by artificial means of the entire
area between the river and Lake Pontchar
train, the reclamation of the swamps in the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31

lar Bayard against wickedness in every
shape. He did so. He smote corruption
hip and thigh. He hit the rich and spared
the poor. He just put head on all the
rascalS he could find. This was the part
ne was assigned to play, and he studied
Hamlet to learn the exact duty Of the COM
median in this extravaganza.
The effect was gorgeous. Subscriptions
and advertisements were rolled into the
Office On wheelbarrows, the popular desire
to patronize the Picdyu0e was SO great.
Prominent citizens took. turns at visiting
tie new editor and in complimenting him
on his tactics against the common foe.
But there was an enemy in the camp. In
fact, there were two of them. The presi-
dent Of the company did not enjoy the
spectacular performances of the editor-in-
chief, and the editor-in-chief went to
bed too early, a habit acquired during
his long connection with the rural
press. The president would keep shady
until that mystic hour when evil spirits
are privileged to walk abroad when,
seeing that the great opponent of rings
was asleep, he would quietly drop in
and prepare editorials that would shake
the public and electrify the leading and
responsible editor out of bed in the morn
ing On two several occasions these two
enemies combined and confederated to
make the Picayune say or leave unsaid
what Daniel bennett had determined, in
his lofty self-abnegation, that it should say
or not say.
As a matter of course, this condition of
affairs was not to be endured. Mr. Dem
nett called for an explanation, asserted his
right OF eminent dominion, insisted upon
a plebiscite of all the associates, and was
met with discharge. His reign endured
twenty days. The graveyard that he Sc
cured monopoly Of in which to bury the
rings and rascalities that he intended to
kill is now on his hands, and is likely to
prove dead loss, if not a source of addi-
tional expense.
And just like him, he lays the blame of
all this misfortune upon Governor War
moth and the REPUBLICAN, The Governor
is blessed with too many friends, and our
power to drive people to unexpected revo-
lutions is too great to be withstood. And
SO great editor, with extraordinary in
tentions, has been forced into private life
again. 1t is sorry catastrophe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31
THE WORK BEFORE Us.

While the politicians of Louisiana have
an important work before them between
now and the fall elections, the tlllers OF
the soil have one of much greater magnl-
tude. Upon their efforts and success de-
pend the real prosperity of the State.
Politicians and demagogues may cry
reform" till they are black in the face,
but all their efforts will not produce stalk
of sugar-cane or a cotton boil. To those
who make. cotton, sugar, rice, corn, ETC.,
We must look for the regeneration and im-
provement of this State. And theirs is a
truly great and noble work. There is no
independence like that of him who makes
the stubborn globe yield to his
sturdy stroke who compels the soil
to render up the wealth OF product that
forms the basis Of the public veal. But
there is no royal road to success in agricul-
tUre. The closest attention and unre-
uniting effort are requisite. Every man IS
not good farmer and fewer still are sue
cessful politicians. But the former are the
happier and more independent of the two.
SO long as they look well to their acres and
watch the seasons for seed time and har-
vest, there is no occasion to despair Of
the State. For these reasons we hope to
hear that those who live in the country
and depend upon husbandry for support
and employment act we'll their part. With
a plenteous harvest they may well afford
to laugh at the trials and disappointments
of the politicians. The great work before
us is to raise good crops.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31
Sixth Day-Satur,lay, April s.

FIRST RACE-The Trial Stake for three year
Oils; one mile; S25 entrance, p. pi $500 added;
second horse to receive $780, third horse to save
his stake. Winner of the Minor Stake TO carry ire
pounds extra. Value S925 Closed with seventeen.
SECOND RACk-Post Stake, for all ages; four
mile heats; $3.50 entrance; 800 forfeit: $500
added, and T. s. Noises beautiful painting OF
Life the Metaire,' valued at s. 1910 (optiona
with the winner to receive the amount in money
the p;ctUre}. Second horse 10 his entrance.
Closed with the following subscribers 7. G.
Moore, T. G. Bacon, W. R. Baococll, j. A. Mile,
General A. BItord, VI. II. Sanford, W Il. William
son. Value of all start, $3.50
y. 5-I2 al Club Purses entrance free; ten per
cent Of purse VIII 90 to the second horse.
P. o. HEBERT. President.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31

squandered, and they can only ascertain
the fact, 80 far as contracts are concerned,
by their being publicly awarded to the
lowest bidder at public auction.
1t is surprising that this method is not
adopted in view of the fact that there can
possibly be no objection to it.
We trust the municipal administration
will take it seriously under consideration
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31
Fifth Dny-Friday. April ).

FIRST RACE-Grand steeple-cAase handicap
about two miles and half over a fair hunting
course. Three or more TO I'LL. Weights to appear
the day before the race Club purse $500.
SECOND RACE-Consolation Race, for horses
that have and not during the meeting.
One mile and a quarter. Club purse 500. HORSES
beaten allowed pounds; twice, tea
pounds three times. fifteen pounds
THIRD RACE-Mile heats. Club purse 500
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31
4 CARD.

NEW ORLEANS, March g.. l}72
The Undersigned certifies tlat he was the holder
of one-quarter comb ton ticket Nos a g g
Class &c, in the Louisiana State Lottery
which drew the capital prize of s5o27 50 on a
day. March % 1872. said ticket having cost the
sum OF twenty-five cents, at the otfice No. 2!l
Orleans street between Claiborne and Robertson
streets, and that the amount was promptly paid
on presentation OF the t.cle- at the Office of the.
company
VICTOR LASSALLE.
Buicter, IRENE Market, Stalls Nos. % anu ..
ii Ii
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31
must be addressed to
wv. NJ. CONNER.
Secretary of the Course, lock box :.

Quarter Stretch Badges Tor the Meeting ....1I2 90
Quarter Stretch Badges for single day.. o.
Admission to public stand. o.
B. The first Iace each day at precisely three
O'Clock
The street cars of the Metairie Ridge and Park
Cemeteries Will leave the corner OF Canal and
Caronde.et streets every five minutes during the
races.
Members who have not received their badges
WI. tnd them at the office of the course
In case OF postponement red ia. will be dis.
paved from the veranda OF the 81. Charles Hotel
at twelve o'clock m1Sl II
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31

Ii is so nice to know where to 90 to get
English, French. American and German
soaps, from Lantz. Brothers & Co.'S soap
manufactory, Buffalo, New York All these
soaps may be had OF Louis Scherck. Jr..
No. .. Natchez street, exclusive agent for
the Southern States,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31

The Sheriff OF the parish OF Or.e>us VII
sell at auction tomorrow, at half-past ten
O'Clock A. NJ, at No. > Perdido street, First
District, thirty-three cases of boots. And
at FIVE o'clock p. NJ. on the premises corner
Of Derbigny and Benville streets, Second
District furniture, movabies, etc. See ad-
yertiStmeDts
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31

There will be service this morning at
eleven o'clock at the First Consre gationai
Church, corner OF Caliiope and Prytania
streets the pastor, Rev. NJ. W. Reed, oriici-
ating. The sermon will be appropriate for
Easter. The public are invited
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31

It is difficult matter to bring the OPP
position to specifications. At present
they are engaged in loudly preaching re-
form without defining what they mean by
it. We very much desire to See plan of
what they propose to do. When asked,
they content themselves by replying,
I'VE want reform-to drive out the rob-
bers and plunderers, etc. But this only
means that they want the Offices If
elected, will these gentlemen serve the
State at reduced rates? VIII they pay
the interest on the public debt out Of
their own pockets? Can they make a
dollar go further than their predecessors
have done VIII they persuade the peo-
pie to pay taxes more promptly In
short, can they make any improvements, :?
And if so, what are they? And if they
can do 50, will they:
Something specific on these FONTS
would be an agreeable change from tie
present style Of the professional re-
formers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31

Divine services, commencing az ii A. NJ.
and $50 ?. NJ to-day, Will be held in Ames
Methodist Church, corner of 81. CAalles
ana Calliope streets, Rev. q 9 H'"tzell,
p-stor. Subject for mornil Iron: The
Resurr of Christ N 'Ln ching the
Sunday school will urive with tho congrega-
ton IN Sunday school service, in which,
by series of Scriptural recitations. the
n iss.on OF Christ to the world will be Illus
trated. All ale cordially -N;tc'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31

The Academy of Sciences has inaugurated
a series OF lectures on popular subjects,
bearing on polytechnic education The
first series will be delivered at Lyceum
H;A by Rev. E G. Taylor. on the eleventh
Of april. Subject, industrial Education
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-03-31
Fourth DaY-Thursday, April 4.

FIRST RACE-Two mile and half. Club purse,
s. 300.
SECOND RACE-The Metarie Whip Interna-
tional race for gentlemen riders. England France,
Austria, Ireland and the United States will be
represented. Distance, one mile and eighty yards
THIRD RACE-Mle heats three il five. Club
purse Sl20O.