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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

The admission by the Senate Of
Mr.. Spencer Of Alabama, to a seat in
that body seems to be indicative Of lit
tie change in the general policy of the
dominant party in Congress. He first
tried to slip into his seat by mingling
with the Senators who held credentials
Of indisputable validity, in the same
manner the Salary bill was hidden in
the general appropriations. His asso-
ciateS, however, soon made him better
acquainted with their feelings toward
him, by Il partisan vote allowing him
to hold the place and take the oath Of
Office, The personal advantage of be
inc an Administration contestant for a
seat in Congress has received further
conformation, if any were needed, by
this shabby disposition of the case.
Spencer's credentials are from a Legis-
lature that virtually confessed itself DO.
gus by dissoving before the election
was actually finished, and the case of
Mr.. Sykes certainly stood on no more
suspicious basis, if as much so, as that
Of his political rival. The two men
are now contestants for the seat which
Spencer holds dc ,tacto, with the pres
tige Of possession i'll his favor. Other
things being equal, as Il rule, the man
who occupies 4 seat will continue to
do 50, and by means of that fact he is
frequently able 10 overcome disrdvan-
trges odds. But the Democratic poll
cy to refer the credentials of both to
the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tons was hardly listened to, and much
less acted upon. Mr. Spencer has
made the Republican party his debtor
by his Alabama labors and this is the
way it discharges the obligation. SO
says the Boston Post, and rightly too.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
The Great Congressional Steal.

Rob me the exchequer," is the ex,
clamation Of Falstatf, on learning that
his companion had the opportunity.
And ''rob the treasury" is the eycla-
nation of Ben. Butler to those who
have the power to do so with impuni-
ty. Nagabondism runs marvcllously
in the same ruts in all time. While
the stencil of the Credit Moblicr steal
is filing the capital, and the people
are filled with disgust. this new offence
comes upon them. And comes too,
in its worst form for the impression
which at first prevailed that the in
crease Of salaries did not apply to the
expiring Congress proves to have been
talacious. BY the law as it passed all
members can draw $4,000 each from
the treasury in addition to the regular
$4,000 each for the term.
1t is an outrageous and disgracefnl
fraud, which ought to condemn forever
every member who aided in passing it.
If there was chance for doubt in re-
gard to the bribery of the Credit Mo
bilier. there is none in this case. 1t is
open and palpable, and the bribed men
might have been seen pocketing with
out concealmcnt their brides before
leaving the capital. The only redeem
ing feature seems to have been contrib
uted by Speaker Blaine, who insisted
upon the amendment that the increase
should apply to the Speaker hereafter
only, and carried his point.
The torty-second Congress has gone
out of existence, but the disgraceful
swindle by which its last hours were
marked will never be forgotten or for
given by an indignant people.-Jour
nal Belfast, Ne
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
The inaugural.

\ highly valuable Democratic TX
change paper makes the following re-
marks upon President Grants last In
augural message.
President Grants inaugural message
urged more social equality for colored
people taken complacent view OF
the spread Of republicauism through,
out the world, and is sure our own
blessed land, under the light we have
recently developed at Washington, is
to be the guiding star" of all other
lands and climes in the grand march
Of progress; INDUCES in spunky lit
tie fling at the former defeat Of the
Santo Domingo annexation scheme,
and declares that, henccforth, never
will L. $. G. recommend the acqusi-
ton Of any territory until the people
first declare for it aud has some fine
promises Of good works to be done,
aud a hope that in some good time
hereafter we may, if we get to export
ing sufficiently, reach the old hardpan
OF specie payments once more There
is also kind word for the Indians,
and some more nice talk about civil
service reform. The President says
he is anxious to retire to private life,
and has been shamefully abused.
1t is good enough message coming
from Gen. Grant; and we think he
wlote some of it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
Tammany VS.. MObiIier.

The Tammany ring-Tweed, Sween-
ey 81 Co.-were no leaders or repro
sentative men of the Democracy-they
were men without any fixed principles
whatever, and their power was abso-
lutely local, the worst charges against
Tweed at Albany being his purchase
Of Mongrel members Of the Legisla-
ture, without a single instance, so far
as we knew of, sending any one "to
see' Il Democratic member. Their
exposure and overthrow was abrolutely
the work of Democrats-the bowling
of the Times, &c, might have gone
on until dooms-day, had not Mr.. o.
Conor, from other knowledge than any
thing published by the British organ,
taken up the matter, and, joined by
Mr.. Tilden, the Chairman Of the State
Committee, and Governor Seymour
and Francis Lernan, representing the
rural Democracy, utterly demolished
the ring, though they knew it would
throw the State into the hands Of the
Mongrels. The Mobilier saints" on
the contrary, are the original, avowed
and trusted orieinators as well as lead
ers Of the Black Republican crowd,
and not simple thieves like Tweed d
Co., but bribcd by "bad Hoax Ames"
to plumber the people of their lands
for a share Of the spoils, and some Of
them are supposed to have added per-
jury to bribery and robbery " y.
D0yBooh.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

The increased Salary bill passed
at the late session Of Congress is thus
given:-
The amendment in regard to sala-
lies, to take effect after the 4th Of
March. 1878, is as follows: President
of the United States to receive $780,
900; Nice-President, $4,000; Chief
Justice of the Sopreme Court, $l0,-
500; Justices Of the Supreme Court,
$4,000; Assistant Secretaries of the
Treasury, State and Interior Depart
ments, $4,000; Speaker Of the House
after the present Congress, $4,000 !;
Senators, Representatives and dele
gates, including the present Congress
$4,000. This is to be taken in lieu of
all pay aud allowances, except actual
individual travelling expenses from
their homes to the seat Of Government
and return, by the most direct route of
usual travel for each session.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
SPIRIT OF THE AGE
Thursday March 20, 1873.
The New Hampshire Election.

In another column we give the the
returns Of the election in the Granite
State, on the 18th inst.-'Ihc Democ-
racy Of that State have done much
better than we expected they ~o"id
or could do. AT best, the result Of this
election may be considered as u silent
rrbukc to the Credit Mobilier bribery
salary voting, subsidy plumber, Louis
lana oppression and Congressional
whitewashing Of seat purchases and
RING rascaliiies, and the like rotten
schemes
1t is Il sure thing, however, that I'M
less Grant S administration reforms and
mcnds its ways altogether, it will be
condemned by the people with a ma,
iorlty not to be mistaken.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

II CANNor PURIFY lrsrLr. The
Radical party cannot purify itself. 1t
is too greatly under the influence OF
The rings, corporate, molieyed. and
specially organized for plumber. II
has been too long in power. Too
much money Ina, passed through its
hands, and too much has stuck. Pres
ideut Grant fayors Cameron and par
dons his ballot suffers. The leaders
are generally attaintad with corruption
money, and they have testified falsely.
The party is corrupt, and cannot free
itself from corrupt bands, 1t may not
be surprising that thirteen years Of I'M
interrupted power, with the exercise
Of ''war powers underlined and rnlim-
tied, with immense revenues to dis
Durse, should bring about just such Il
state of things. rs Daniel Webster
once remarked-"A change in parties
prWihes the political atmosphere y
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

Compliant is already made that
the English Government, which con-
trolls the Geographic system of that
country, has begun to use it in the in
terest of party. The Tory papers are
not served so expeditiously as the So
called Liberal ones, and they are be-
ginning to complain. Government
news especially the Liberals have col
ored to suit party purposes, 1t will
be well to remember this when the
postal telegraph scheme is pushed
again by our electrical Postmaster
General.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

USEFUL AND NALUABLE.-The AL
manac issued by the New York ]Vorld
stands at the head OF the statistical pc
litical almanacs, successfully rivalling
even the famous Trib,me Almanac
that Horace Greeley established so
many years ago. Everybody who
would have the best political work of
reference should have the World ~
manac, which is not at all partisan in
stating its facts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

"A San Francisco antiquarian has
unearthed the cheerful information that
two hundred murders have been com
mitted in that city within the last
twenty years, exclusive of fifty JUST
fable homicides and number of sud
den deaths produced from motives OF
miscellaneous character
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
Tho WnshinUto

The Washington On. c. Star
tells of a negro woman in that state
who is l15 years old. Her son was
married the other day at the age Of SO
to young woman of 65 summers.
1t must have been a sad thing to the
mother to see her son take so import
ant step at SO tender an age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

Extract of Roots and Herbs which almost
invariably cure the following complaints -
Dyspepsia, Heart Burn. Liver Complaint.
and loss of Appetite cured by taking few
bottles
Lassitude, Low Spirits, and Sinking Sensa-
ton cured at once.
Eruptions. Pimples, Blotches and all impur-
tiles of the blood, bursting through the skin or
otherwise cured readily by following the direc-
tons on the bottle.
For Kidney, Bladder and Urinary derange-
ments it has no equal one bottle will convince
the most sceptical.
Worms. expelled from the system without
the least difficulty a few bottles are sufficient
for the most obstinate case
Piles one bottle has cured the most difficult
case when all other remedies failed.
Nervous Difficulties, Neuralgia. Headache
&C., eased Immediately.
rheumatism. Sweled Joints. and all Scroful-
ar Affections removed or greatly relieved by
this invaluable medicine.
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Commissions, and Hys-
tercs cured or much relieved.
Difficult Breathing. Pain in the Lungs Side
and Chest almost invariably cured by taking a
few bottles of the Quaker Bitters.
Female Difficulties, so prevalent among
American ladies', yield readily to this invalu-
able medicine, the Quaker Bitters.
Bilious, Remittant and Intermittant Fevers
SO prevelant in many parts of our country, COM
pletely eradicated by the use of the Quaker
Btters.
The Aged find in the Quaker Btters Just the
article they stand in need of i'll their declining
years. 1t quickens the blood and cheers the
mind, and payes the passage down in the plane
inclined.
No One can remain long unwell (unless af-
ticted with an incurable disease after taking
few bottles of the Quaker Bitters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

The Chicago Times puts the
solemn conundrum: "How can we
escape fire ?" A New York paper
answers "The Gospel offers you every
encouragement, but perhaps your best
hold is to get out of Chicago"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
NO! NO! NO

You cannot afford to use poor machinery,
neither can you manufacture probably with
out having the latest improved contrivanccs
known. Think of it candidly Can you !;
Delay no longer! Wate up Write A. S.
GEAR, Sc to 81 Sudbury ST., Boston, for
catalogue and circulars regarding all Wood
and Iron -Uork'ing Machinery, and order right
off the machine you need SO much
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

A letter written by George Wash
ington to the Mayor Of New Yorl; was
stolen from thn archives sometime
since and sold at auction for S250O.
Mayor Hall then sued the purchaser
and recovered it at cost Of $4,000 for
legal expenses. The Common Coun-
Gil are now about to give it to the
Historical Society.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

The Legislature Of Massachusetts
elected on Tuesday of last week, the
Hon. Geo. S. Boutwell,, (Secretary Of
the Treasury United States Senator
to fill out the unexpired term of Vice
President Wilson.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

The SANTANA Bay Company, hay
ing staked out a croquet ground, now
advertise for summer boarders.-
A dry old fellow wishes to know
who is going to use the slot" staked
out there for Grant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

Here you have it from an Indiana
paper: For President, Oliver p. Nor
ton Of Indiana. For Vice-President,
Benjamin Franklin Butler of Massa-
chusetts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

Wanted Agents for DR.. Cornells
Dollar Family Paper-JoAa s. c.
.IjJoH, the Celebrated Historian, Ed
dorjM CoatriJutor. \ 5000 engrav-
ing to every subscriber: profitable
work for the whole or part of the time:
rare inducement. Address. b. B.
RUSSELL, Publisher, Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
GOOiI " o Il Dc
FOR THE
PAIN r

We can confidently recommend the Pain
Killer.-TorOnt0 Baptist
1t is the most effectual remedy we know of
for Aches, Pains, flesh wounds, &c.-.H. Johns
Ne,cS, p. Q.
We advise that every family should have 30
effectual and speedy Pain-Killer.-Am
n. $. Gazette,
Our own experience IL that bottle of Pain
Killer in the best Physician traveller can have.
Hamilton Spectator.
For both internal and external application
have found it of great value Chris. Era.
a medicine no family should be Without
Montreal Transcript.
Could hardly keep house without It'd
Voice.
Should be kept in every house, in readiness
for sudden attacks of sickness.-Chris. Press.
No article ever obtained such uubounded
popularity. -Salem Observer
One of the most reliable specifics of the age
Old North State.
Its power is wonderful and unequaled in
relieving the most severe pain.-Borlington
Sentinel
An indispensable article in the medicine
chest.-N. A. Examiner.
1t will recommend itself to all who use it
Georgia Enterprise
Is extensively used and sought after as Il
really useful edicine.-Jowao', 81. John. A.
B.
No medicine has acquired such reputation;
it has real merit.-Neupor Daily Neacs.
One of the most useful medicines have us
cd md two tN-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

The election in New Hampshire
was triumph for the Democrats -
Three GoNGres>mcn No choice by
the people for Governor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

1--WE find that he came to his
death from calling Bill Jackson Il liar
was the verdict Of a coronor's jury in
Missouri.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
Buckingham's Eye.
FOR THE WHISPERS.

A, our Remover in many cases
requires too long a time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskcrs, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation; which will
quickly and ctfectually accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied,
and produces color which will
neither rub nor wash of. Sold by
I'LL Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by r. P. HALL &, CO.,
NASHUA, Nh.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
Do YOu Know 1t z?

WINCHESTER'S HYPOpHOSPHITE il a
chemical pure preparation of PHOSPHORUS,
one of the most important elements of the
Human Body, and the only means by which this
LIFE-GIVING and LIFE-SUSTAINlNG ele-
ment can be supplied to the system. We guar
antee it to be a certain cUEE for CONSUMP
TION, COUGHS, COLDS. and all Pulmonary
Affections, and Specific Remedy for Scrofula,
Dyspepsia, Paralysis, Nervous and Physical
Debility, and all Nervous Affections. 1t is un-
surpassed as Tonic and lnyigorator and gen
orator of pure and healthy Blood. For further
information, Testimonials, Reports of Physici-
ans, &C.. send for our Treatise. Price. 81 per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Address
J, WINCHESTER X co.,
IS John St., New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
n I Il ~

In Windsor, March It'll, Oscar W., adopted
son of George, W. and Lucreta Thur-ton. aged
II years and 10 months.
In Bethel, March 9th. Mrs. Amanda Morris,
window of Asa Child Finn, aged 10 yrs, mos.
In West Windsor. March 3D., Mrs. Antionette
S., wife of Harry H. Ayers. aged 80 years.
In Pomfret March 16, Laura only daughter
of NJ. II. and John Il. Miller, aged years and
5 months.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
GETTYSBURG
kATALYSINE WATER

IL the nearest approach to specific ever dis
covered for Dyspepsia, Neuralgia. Rheuma-
t!sm, Gout, Gravel, Diabetes, Kidney, and
Urinary Diseases generally, 1t restores mus
cuar power to the Paralytic, 1t cures Liver
Complaint, Chronic DiarrhGa, Piles, Coustipa-
ton, Asthma, Catarrh, and Bronchitis, Dis
eases of the Skin. General Debility and Nerv-
GUS lrosteration from Mental aud Physical
Excesses. It is the Greatest Antidotc ever
discovered for Excessive Eating or Drinking.
1t corrects the stomach, promote Digestion,
and Relieves the the Head almost Immediately.
No household should be without it. For sale
by all Druggists
~" For history of the Springs. for medical
reports Of the power of the water over diseases.
for marvellous cures. and fer testimonials
from distinguished men, send for pamphlets.
WHITNEY BROS. General Agents. 221 South
Front Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
GETTYSBURG SPRING Co. 22W4
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
MARRIED.

At the house of Henry Seaver, Taftsvile,
March -, by Rev. \. b. Dascomb. Mr.. Benja-
min S. Carey, of Hartland to Mrs. Abigail
Kneen of Taftsvllle.
In Hartland, Feb. Goth, 10y Rev. j. z. Bit
finger, Charles H. Smith, of Providence, Il. L.,
and A. Seaman Pierce of Hartland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

DEMocEArc NuroRIEs--I'hc M
hany q. w. -Irg"s publishes a table
showing that OF 81 counties in New
York state holding town meetings,
the Democrats and Liberals carried 20
against ) last year; making net gain
Oh the side Of Democracy and Reform,
Of SO t0WN4.-Iiuran!',
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For the relief and
cure Of all derangc-
ments in the stom.
ach, liver, and bow
els. They are u mild
apcrlcnt, and an
excellent purgative.
Being purely vege-
table, they contain
no mercury or mine
raj whatever. Much
serious sickness and
suffering is prevent.
81 L., tL.,n ,,x.,I
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

GEE in another place advertisement about
y Iowa AND NEBRASKA LANDS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-03-20

MONEV Made Rapidly with Stencil and
NlUNI l Key Check Outfits. Catalogues
and full particulars FREE. $. NJ. SPENCER.
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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-08-27
Results>or Overreeding.

InaTl the Asiatic breeds there is a
tendency to accumulate fat inter
rally, more particularly about the
gizzard. The undue increase of
weight about the hinder part of the
body causes the hen to droop, pen
guin like This may be prevented by
proper care in the management of
fowls In the first place, do not over
feed. Poultry should no more be al
lowed to have corn or other rich food
before them all the time, than
should horse or cattle; and we all
know that even hogs cannot endure,
for an indefinite length of time, the
high feeding incident to the fatten-
ing process. AS a further preventive,
allow each hen to raise at least one
brood of chicks during the year, and
then in feeding, do not let her get
much food with the chicks. If in
any case it is not convenient to al
low a hen to rear a brood, she
should be permitted to sit on nest
eggs for several weeks. This will
reduce her in flesh and give rest to
her productive powers.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-08-27
Saving Seeds.

One reason why so many seeds
saved from one's.own garden fail to
grow, is they are not thoroughly
dried before being put away. They
may look and feel dry on the out
side, and yet not be so; and if they
are laid away damp, they mildew
and then won't grow. We all know
how annoying it is to be obliged to
replant the garden after it is time
the seeds are up.
Always save your seeds from the
largest and incest vegetables, and
you will raise better ones than you
would if you saved them just as it
happens.
Have paper bags made to keep
your seeds in. Write the name of
each kind of seed, and the date at
which it was gathered, plainly on the
bag, and then there can be no mis-
take. When the bags are filed, put
them away in a box where they will
keep dry, and where the mice can
not reach them. You will thus have
laid up a store for future use.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-08-27
Rayages of the Turnip Fly.

It is stated that spirits of turpen-
tine. if applied to the turnip seed a
few hours before sowing, will effect
uaITy prevent the destruction Of the
young Seeding by the fly. The best
way to use it is to wet the seed with
turpentine and allow it to remain
wet about half an hour, then dry it
with plaster or ashes, and SOW as
usual. We are assured by parties
who have tried it that this in an ex-
cellent preservative. The cost is
nothing, and we believe no evil can
result. In some cases the seed has
remained wet with turpentine sever
al days before being sowr, and no
perceptible evil arose from the delay.
One gentleman assures us that he
has used this application for ten
years, and has never lost any plants
by the fly. On questioning him
closely as to the modus operandi, he
states his belief that the turpentine
passes into circulation with the sap
Of the plant, as it can be distinctly
detected by the peculiar taste it
possesses when testing its presence
by chewing some of the young
plants.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-08-27
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