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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

A PECULIAR LADY. London has re-
Gently sustained bereavement in the
person of a lady OF the not unfamiliar
name of Brown. Some time back she
offered the Metropolitan Board of Works
$3.50, 600 if it would make a contempla-
ted alteration in street in the manner
she wished, but they were unable to ac-
cede to her wishes She then offered them
$4,000 for. the erection of drinking
fountain to be placed at the end of the
street in which she lived, and this was
about to be erected. The Board was al
so in communication with her about
public baths, which she intended to
erect at a cost of $3.50, 600 when sudden
ly pattiIa mOrS, had taken some time
coming, for Mrs. Brown was ninety, death
stepped in and dissipated her benevo-
lent intention. She died intestate, leav-
ing an estate of $50, 600 year, and with
out human relative. 1t is therefore
stated that the property will go to the
Crown, but as there are several Browns
about, it will be hard if one of that en-
terprising an ubiquitous family can't
substantiate a claim. Perhaps some of
the American branch of the clan will
think it worth while to look up their
pedigrees.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

A OoNFDNG HUsBAND.--Dming the
trial of case in Louisville last week, q
witness persisted in testifying to what
his wife told him. TO this of course
the attorneys objected. He would pro-
coed again to tell "shust how it vas, "
when the attorney would sing out.
" How do you know that ?" "My wife
told me, was the answer. This was re-
peated several times. Presently the
Judge, becoming unable to contain him
self longer, interrupted, "Supp0se your
wife were to tell you that the heavens
had fallen, what would YOU think ?"
"Vell, think dey was down"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

We understand that the whooping.
cough is quite prevalent in the towns
around us; but that no cases have proved
fatal. Some families use nothing but
JOHNsoN's ANoDYNE LyNIMENT. Our
Doctor, however, says little ipicac, to
produce vomiting would be an advantage.
Cam.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22
Verify II Hath No EQQal
CONSERVATIVES READ !

Would you cure that distressing Cough and bring
back that healthy vgor till lately planted in your check
II YOU would, do not delay ol ere you aware win
be TOO late.
Aliens Lung Balslm is your hope il has been tried
by thousands such as you who have been cured many
in their gratitude have lent their names to MS that SUI
lcrng humanity can read their evidence and believe
cannot afford H. but try at this invaluable article
il can be found in any Drug Store and at most general
stores. 1t rs warranted to break up the most trouble
some Cough in lew hours if not Of too long standirr
II is warranted to give entire satisfaction in all cases Of
Lung and Throat difficulties.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

LIE NUNEKTISEN UAHETTE, DOOK OF
over 100 pages, sent by mail to any
address for 25 cents Published by Geo.
P, Rowcll & Co., Advertising Agents,
No, Al Park Row, New York. The
Washington ID, O. Standard says at
puts the advertiser on the track of saving
money by iudicious outlay, and gives in
formation and advice that the oldest and
most experienced, as well as new begin
ners, may find profit in perusing, -
Gnln
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

At injecting the House Naval Commit
tee of United States agreed to report u
bill authorizing the Secretary of the
Navy to construct ten or more steam
vessels of war, carrying ten or more
guns of large calibre, the hulls to be
built of iron or wood, as the Secretary
may decide, and that S3, O0O,OO be APP
propriated for that purpose, in
addition to any sum of money that
may be realized from the sale of vessels,
machinery, ordnance, or other material
now at the navy-yards or naval stations
which may be sold The Secretary of
the Navy is required to appoint board,
to- consist of three officers on
the active list of the navy, to examine
into the condition, and recommend the
sale Of such vessels, machinery, ord
nance, and other material belonging to
the navy and now at the several navy
yards and stations that can be disposed of
without detriment to the public service;
and it is provided that Immediately af-
ter the board shall examine into and
recommended the sale of any vessels,
machinery, ordnance, or other material,
the same shall be sold at public sales,
for cash. to the highest bidder, notice
of which sale to be published in ut least
three daily papers OF wide circulation.
The proceeds of such sales, after defray-
ing the expenses thereof, shall be appro-
pliatcd to the construction and complete
equipments of vessels of war for the
navy, of the most approved modern de
scription, combining strength, speed,
and Effectiveness as war vessels, the
plans and specifications to he furnished
by the Navy Department, The Secre'
tary Of the Navy is to appointproper Of
fcers to superintcnd the construction OF
said vessels, machinery, ordnance, and
equipment,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

Warburton draws very just discrimi,
nation between It man of true greatness
and n mediocrist. "If," says he, "you
want to recommend yourself to the for
mer, take care that he quits your society
with a good opinion of you; if your Oh
iect is to please the latter, take care that
he leaves you with Il good opinion Of
himsalf"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

There are more than one thousand
different kinds of pills in the United
States Some of them are worthless and
injurious, others are good and beneficial.
Old Doctor Parsons invented the best
anti-bilious pill we ever saw or heard of,
They are now sold under the name OF
Parsons PURGATTvE PILLS. Com.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

A UNIVERSAL REMEDY. 49, BRowN's
RRoNoHGAL TRooHEs" fol Coughs, Colds,
and Bronchial Affections, stand first in
public favor and confidence this result
has been acquired by a test of many
years.-CO,n.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

The Mayor of Ann Arbor, Mich, has
equipped a police for the closing of
saloons on Sunday night, and to defray
the expenses has levied 500 on each bar,
and $50 on each billiard table. At a
meeting the saloon keepers yielded.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

Columbus discovered America, but it has been found
that tho only economical Shoes for children the col
ebrated SILVER TIPPED-neyer wear out at the toe
and are worth two pairs without Tips. .
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

Have you seen the CABLE SCREW WIRE Boots and
Shoes. Millions are being worn, all say they arc the
easiest and best Shoe made. Look out for the Pat
ent stamp, All others arc base limitations
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

A SPECIAL dispatch to the London
Daily Telegraph from Paris says: "Presi-
dent Theirs was shot at, but was not
hurt. The assassin escaped"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

The Colwells, Shaw & Willard Manu-
featuring Company of New York sold
during the year 1871. 2O6 tons of tin
lined lead pipe. Com.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

The LOCAL PAPER. Local news
paper is travelling agent, taking its
weekly POUNDS to the families of all its
customers. No matter whether times
are good or dull, no matter whether trade
is brisk or otherwise, no business man
can afford to take down his sign, nor
Withdraw the pleasing influence of a
weekly chat with his customers through
the newspapers. For business man to
stop advertising would he equivalent to
saying 81 have stopped business, and
ask no favors of the people,"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22
g IT SAVED MY LIFE. "
Words of Reliable Druggisth

MARINE CITY, Mich. July 18th 1870.
j. n. HARRIS n CO-DoIr Sis: The Aliens Lung
Basam has arrived woui not like to be without il
for it has saved my life. took bad cold and cough
and finally consumption was seated upon me- | was in o
very bad state, tried everything that was recommend
cd and spent great deal Of money and got no help /
had Aliens Lung Basam for sale, but knew nothing
its merits. did not like to take it without knOwiug
more about IT, | had not sold bottle When your
agent called upo" me, told him could not sell med -
cine knew nothing about. lie urged % try 1t my
self. did so, and tl grateful surprise the first bot
tie stopped my cough and before the thid bottle Va,
taken, my lungs were nGalod and well md can now
speak knowingly my friend, and customers of the good
qualities OF Aliens Lung Basam.
! remain yOnTs respectfully, l.. G.. COTTRELL.
10" II is harmless TO the most delicate child.
10 II contains opium in any form
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

Ma LARGE number of Communist pris-
oners-estimated at about three thou
sand-have been recently set at liberty.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22
To COnSulnpt1veS.

The advertiser having been permanently cured Of that
dread disease, Consumption, by simple remedy, is
anxious TO max known to hi, fellow sufferers the means
of cure. To al who desire it, he viii send copy of the
prescription used, free Of CHARGE with the direction,
for preparing and using the same which they will find
suRE CURE for CONSUMPTION ASTHMA, BEoSCHTTIs, &c.
Parties Wishing the prescription will please address
Row. EDWARDA WILSON.
1854 South Third street, Williamsburgh, n. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

E1PRAILROAD BONDS. Whether
YOU wish to buy or sell, write tC CHARLES
w. HAssLER, No. Wall Street N Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

Swift says, "Censure is the tax man
pays to the public for being eminent. +"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22
CAUTION.

Call for Aliens Lung Balsam,' and shun the use o
any other Basam unprlncipled mon may deceive you
with worthless preparations
j. N HARRIS a CO., Props, Cincinnati, Ohio
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-02-22

Pin. Tnpe, md other MOrms. lnrking

the system Of so many thousands are efectualIy de-
swoyed and removed. Says a distinguished physio.
ogis There scarcely individual upon the face ofthe
earth whose body exempt from the presence Of worms
1t is not upon the healthy elements Of the body that
worms exist, but upon the diseased humors and Shiny
deposits that breed these living monsters Of disease
No system Of Medicine, no vermituges, no anthelmn
tics will free the system from worms like these Bit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-07

would be destroyed and their houses burned:" the
same day kereopa said, go and fetch Mr.. Volk-
ner;' the soldiers then went out, and followed
them; afterwards saw the soldiers who had AIR.
Volkner In their charge: l stopped outside the
church; saw the soldiers hand Mr.. Volkner's head
into the churcn; hts head was wrapped In calico;
saw the blood cozng out OF the caico; at tins time
Kereopa was In the church; kereopa carried the
head about, telling them not TO be frightened to eat
IT. he SAID that the whole OF the tribe refused
TO eat part OF tie mead would be destroyed;
mean by soldiers, the men That accompanied Kere-
opa ana Patara.
Renata deposcd-Two Jews. besides Mr.. volkner
and air. Grace. arrived in the same vessel al,er
the vessel arrived he went inland ana saw Kercopa
there; he was telling the people that he had re-
ceived message rom his god that ne was to XIII
Mr.. VOlkner; went back TO OpOuki; after l ar.
rived saw Mr.. Volkner led from a whale TO the
church; kereopa was alongside OF Mr. Volkner;
was Mr. Volkner being led from the church to
tree; Kereopa was few yards behind Mr. V0lkner.
kereopa's trial before the Supreme Court was con-
Guided next night At quarter-past seven His
doubt about the corpus deficit, or the fact OF the
murder. The only question was whether KereOpa
was responsible for II, and Captain Levys evidence
alone seemed SUFFICIENT to bring the guilt
hall past eight p. NJ, and after ten minutes con-
sultatiOn returned with verdict OF guilty Of muir.
der. His Honor passed sentence or death with the
usual comments. Kereopa, on the evening he re-
stoical, but slept little during the night. day or
two later, when Onered his breakfast, he refused TO
take II, saying, "Of what use Is II 70 eat when am
to be hungr subsequent telegram states
he assisted IN the murder OF Mr.. Volkner. The ma
tlveS generally acknowledge the justice or the SEN
tence, ana snow him no sympathy. Finally, de-
spatch, dated Napier, December s, reports -
struggle He maze no public statement only say
Ing, snake haste and have 1t over quick.n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-07

Continental AK 81. Nicholas, liz; Marine, 1875;
Commonwealth SO; Importers and Traders, ITO;
Central National, 1o2; Fourth National, ia; Ninth
National, l09; Gold Exchange, 1903; Bankers and
Brokers' Association, 9O linton, 1877; German-Amer.
lean. l0S.
GOVERNMENTS STEADY.
The government list was steady and for tha
later issues srne hrmer. The following were
the closing prices:-UIited states currency SKIES,
1854 ll57s do. SKIES 1881, registered. ll4I
all5; do do. coupon 1853 ll5zs do, hve-twentles
registered, May ana November. l094 l0355; do.
do- 1852, coupon, DO, ll2Ia 1924; do DO, 1854,
90. d., ll2s mex; do. do. 1865, do do. ll2B
l31s; do. TO-, 1867, registered January and July,
1924 49, do. do, 1865. coupon, do, ll1s ulA;
do. do, 1867, do, do., ll27s 49, do. do, 1868,
do, do. ll3 ll3A; do lives OF 1881. funded,
registered, lilo l1o1s; do. do. do, coupon. ITO
llo1; do. ten.ior,les, registered, 1917 los; 10.
do, coupon. 1855 1854
r'''' STOCKS WEAK AND LOWER
The stock market was strong at the opening OF
business and was at first inclined to move III the
upward direction, little progress that way being
made during tue first board, when PACING Mall led
or with an advance TO o41 on the announcement
from Albany that the 10 wer House had ordered 10
q third reading the Dill authorizing reduction OF
the capital stock to nalf It's present amount. ERIC
meantime mad lalen on TO 90 In sympathy WIN
the London quotation. With the stringency In
money ana he bad bank statement the market
eventually gave way, going down In two distinct
movements, the first being slow and gradual ana
the second very sudden. The decline Tor tho DAY
ranged from one to two per cent. Recalling aione
stood firm. &C., @. and c." advanced TO a3s, ana
Tell to 3l11. Boston, Hartford and Erie advanced 10
10al, and fell TO ga. Atlantic Mail was marked up
from 80 to 32A. Brunswick Land sold At 94.
The Southern State bonds were quiet and urn al
fractional Improvement.
HIGHEST AND LOWEST PRICES.
The following table shows the hlane3t and lowest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-07
Abuses OF the OHeriory.

To TIE EDITOR or THE HERALD:
The London church papers are having some very
sensible words upon this important subject. The
Catholic, as well In the Anglo as Romish Church,
should remember that, by means OF the ofertory,
he escapes many odious taxes on his religion TO
which, as Protestant. he would be continually
subject. The pew rent for his family, the ever re-
curing series or missionary and charity sermons,
the collections for current expenses ana the ever.
lasting sums to societies whose collections seem
LOGGED at his door, are no longer Juggling at his
purse. But why the abolition OF these timehonored
nuisancesY Not surely that people may ''don tneir
religion cheaper, but In order that Church
way oy aims hallowcd Tor the pious uses to which
they are dest ineo Thus In this city, we
nave 81 AIMS Tree church, the Free Cnurcn OF st.
MARY tue Virgin and few others, boldly aud sue
cessiuy battling with the old abuses OF pew rents,
aud ~ now remains TO be whether the faithful
VII, Dy their honor their generosity and their latin,
ness.
IN so far az things human and divine can be COM
Raaeu tne frequency OF the 0plation mas It's coun-
~ me consistency OF spiritual dement's,
Ano accordingly the amount offered should bear
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-07

An analysis OF tho above shows that the banks
now hold only sl,ls9 $50 surplus reserve-a decrease
Tor the week OF 81, 075,6 600.
GOLD DULL--1o9H A 109T.
The gold market was flrner on the large in
imports and the loss or specie in the bank
statement, and the sales were at 1o9 and lOo1. the
quotation closing 1o9k 1924 after the strngency
IN money. In the gold loan market the rates
ranged from per cent to gold for carrying The
operations of the Gold Exchange Bank were as
follOws-
wv
Gold balances. i,sg3,302
Currency balances ............. ..... 2,4OG,50I
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-07
The following table shows the hsnest ami lowest
prices OF the principal stocks during the days
THE IMPORTS OF THE wEEE

THE IMPORTS Of THE W EEK.
The imports, other tnan dry goods and specie,
at the port OF New York Tor the week ending April
6, 1872, were S7,2l5,95l.
The imports OF foreign dry goods at New York
during the past week ana since the beginning OF the
year compare follows:-
For ne lCeet. 1870. 1871. 1872.
Entered AT port. 096 rs S4,27i ISL $642O.00l
Thrown on market. 2,54S,352 3,9l5,13o 4, S33,OoO
Since January
Entered at port. 81, 400 263 4ll1o,o9 4s,444913
Thrown market 81, 44s 1873 4295,550 4S, 49, 1875
The total Imports for the week were $l2,74 $50,
the most since the week ending March ., wnen they
were 14600,7l3.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-07
THE CITY BANK STOCKS.

The following were the bids for the city bank
shares:-Ncw York, 1885, Manhattan, $50; Mer-
chants, 100; Mecnanics' 1886; America, 1906 Phenix,
lols; North River, %; Tradesmens. I4s: fulton,
l55; Greenwich, 1885, Butchers aud Drovers, l42;
Gallatin National, 49, Merchants Exchange, 90;
Leather Manufacturers, 1885; seventh Ward; Io1A;
Mechanics, Banking Association, ITO; Mercantile,
127; American Exchange ll6; Hanover, lo2h; IT.
wing, 127; Metropolitan, 1877; Market 1875; Nassau
LOG; snoe and Leather, $50: Corn Exchange lSsi
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-03-04
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
A Shocking Tragedy at ROckland.
One Man Shoots Another Dead and
Then Shoots Himself.
jealousy THECAUSE.

RoCKLAND, Mar IA shocking tragedy oc-
CURED at Dix Island to-day involving murder
and the subsequent snicide of the assailant.
The parties to the sad affair were Dennis Little,
man of about forty-five years of age, and
youth of eighteen or twenty named White, both
of them workmen employed in the granite
works, and both belonging in Quincy, Mass. 1t
is said that Little was jealous of Young White
and accused or suspected him of being in cor
respondence with his wife. Shortly before the
bell rang for the men to resume work this at
ternoon, Little and White were going up the
stairs at the house where the former boarded,
when Little being in advance turned and fired
fatal shot at White, who fell to the foot OF
the staircase and Immediately expired, the ball
taking effect in or near the region OF the heart.
Little then went to his own room at the sham
rock House" and locked himself in, threaten
ing death to those who gathered outside, If they
should attempt to enter He then fired four or
five shots into his own body and afterwards
made an attempt to cut his throat. Becoming
very weak from loss of blood, he then opened
the door and gave himself up. Little's wounds
are doubtless mortal and he was reported just
alive when the informant, who gives these par
ticulars, left the Island. Messengers were sent
to this city for officer and for medical assis-
lance
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-03-04
SEE notice diamond ring lost.
Ferry VILLAGE.


Mr.. EDIToR-The new temperance move
ment in this village, inaugurated by Capt
VIM. Dyer few weeks ago, has resulted in
much good Ninety-fve persons, all of whom
had been accustomed to use intoxicating Ii
quors more or less, as beverage, have already
signed the pledge. Their first meeting for or
ganization was held last evening.
Capt. r. M. York called the meeting to order
when prayer was offered by Rev. B. Freeman.
A constitution was adopted and the following
officers chosen, viz: Capt. w. Dyer, President;
Edward Loan, VIM. Turner and j. E. Mason
Vice Presidents Mr. R. Page, Secretary; and
Capt B. Henley Treasurer
The President stated on taking the chair,
that one of their number was eightyfour years
OF age and more; that sixty were heads of fami-
lies. He hoped all would be true and none
break their pledge till he did, and if so all
would die sober.
Mr. Freeman said that this movement marked
an epoch with those present, and would carry
JOY and gladness into many families.
Capt. York expressed hope that the work
might not stop here. He urged total abst-
uance from ale or cider as necessary in order
to escape the snares of intemperance'
Capt. VIM Turner said that before signing
the pledge he had no luck Now, he had rocks
in his pockets. Before, they were pretty sure
to be empty, especially on returning from the
city.
Capt. B Henley stated that he had followed
the sea ffty-fve years, and related some
| thrilling incidents connected with his early
| voyages. 4s.t
Mr. Taylor commended the organization and
said he joined it for the good of others.
| Mr.. Tilton expressed desire that all would
follow the counsel of their President. He con-
sidered it unsafe to enter grog shop.
Mr.. j. Wiley advised members to avoid bad
l
they were safe.
Interesting remarks were also made by
Messrs. Page, Tinker and others, when the
meeting adjourned to meet at the NJ E. Church
In this village on the evening of March 9th al
| 71-2 o'clock BE-
FEB. 29th 1872
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-03-04
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

Richmond, Va, reports the severest snow
storm since January, 1867. The storm lasted
over twelve hours, the wind blowing hurri-
cane from the northwest.
The Thompson wadding mill at Ellington,
Ct, was burned Saturday. Loss 10000.
Lieut.. Gov, Pinchbeck, of Louisiana, told the
Legislature that it was probably the worst enc
that ever assembled, which, in view of the last
one in New York and several others. is saving
a great deal for wckedness, but is nevertheless
near the truth.
Saturday morning several stores, the rooms
of the Historical and Natural History Society
and several dwellings in South Natick, Mass
were burned Loss estimated at $50, 600.
The workmen on the Columbia Is. c. post
Office propose to strike for eight hours for
days labor
Two hotels and five other buildings were
burned Saturday in Hyde Park. Scranton, Pa
Loss $4,000,
The Ontario Legislature was prorogued Sat-
urday.
President Grant visits Philadelphia Tuesday
In Philadelphia last week the number of
deaths from small pox was 121, a decrease of
II compared with the week previous.
Three barns and part of an unoccupied Epis-
copal church were burned in Chicopee, Mass.
| An Omaha dispatch says the Pacific Railroad
trains are running on time, while Salt Lake
! dispatch says that the trains are irregular ow-
ing to the snow.
The Constitutional Convention at Salt Lake
have completed its labors. The whole thing is
considered a farce.
Ex-Alderman Walsh gets fine of 500 and
six months in Jail for selling Offices
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-03-04

FROM observations under the Microscope of
the blood of patients using FELLOWS Com
POUND SYRUP OF HYPopHoPHTEs, taken
from time to time, positive proof has been OBJ
tainedof the steady removal of diseased and
dead particles of the substitution of vitalized
diseases, so necessary to the construction of
healthy muscle. ~ . mar2d-ded&w1t