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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-12-09
We publish the Claws passed at

We publish the claws" passed at
the last session of our Legislature in
supplement, which is sent out with the
issue of our paper this week. This
body done large amount of work
some Of which will prove beneficial.
We trust that the re.modling of the
State Board of Education, and the ep-
pointment, of Edward Conant, of
Randolph, as State Superintendent of
Common Schools, will prove satisfac-
DRY.
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The expenses Of the Executive
Department of the State of Mississippi
in 1855 were $445O, all told. In
1871 they were sS4,sOO OF this,
$4,000 was a "secret service fund.-"
Of which Gov. Ames has absolute dis,
posal at his discretion. These figures
show the difference between good
honest Democratic Government and
that of Republican -bag-rule of
these latter politicaD degenerate
times.
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1.-THE WORLD" AND ITS WORK.
[Bnqhdmpton Leader.


Those OF our Democratic friends who de-
sire to subscribe for New York Paper will
find none that equals THE WORLD in ability,
or that so fearessly and clearly advocates
Democratic principles. In the news from all
parts OF the world, it is complete, and its
editorials on all subjects ara vigorous and
logical. To the farmer it is invaluable -
teaches him many things that tend to pr omote
his best int, ests which he sorely needs his
eyes open to. The World is flow doing n
G, eat work in behalf of the Democratic party,
and shonld be fully sustained.
THOROUGH NEWSPAPER.
Manchester Union.l
The WORLD, in point of ability, enterprise,
and influence, stands at the head Of the DEM
ocratc press in this country
Address, THE WORLD
IS Park II low, New York.
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THE BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL
Published Morning & Evening.
THE CHEAPEST DAILY
IN NEW ENGLAND.

One copy one year, postage included 30 O
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BOSTON.
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FAMILY READING, Varied and Attractive,
to plea the tastes of the intelligent classes
THE MARKETS fully reporte for the bene-
fit Of Farmers and Traders.
AGRICULTURAL ARTICLES of Prac.
teal Nature, under the head of "The Farm
and the Fireside," with frequent Articles
by "Young Farmer"
POLITICAL EDITORIALS and Poli,ica
News presented fully and fairly.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE, giving
movements of ministers and news Of in.
tercst to all denominations.
NEW ENGLAND ITEMS, being record
of interesting incidents, carefully eulled.
REPORTS OF ALL MEETINGS Of interest
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Domestic and Social Economy.
Etc, Etc, Etc.
o. Postmasters will find it for their in.
tercst to act as Agents for the Weekly Journal
being the largest and best Republican news
paper published in New England.
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81 ONE PRICE TO ALL 81
The New York WORLD.
The Democratic Paper of New York.
THE CHEAPEST & BEST.
POSTAGE PREPAID by US.
The Weekly World, One Year 81.

The Weekly World, One Year 81.
An extra copy to the getter.up of club of ten.
The Semi Weekly to getter-up Of club of 20.
The Daily to getter.up of club of fifty.
All the news Of the past seven days is given
in the weekly edition of THE WORLD WED
nesuaysl, which contains, in addition to the
news, many special features prepared express.
ly for it. The Grange department gives each
week the latest news of the order and of the
Patrons. The Agricultural depar tment pre-
sents the latest experiments and experiences
of practical culturist, full reports of the Farm
err Club of the American Institute, letters
from practical farmers, and interesting dis
the family furnishes interest and amusement
for the Preside during the long winter even
ings. Full and trustworth live stock country
produce. and general produce market Ieports
show the tate OF trade.
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Dec. 4tl> 1874

The house where Franklin lodged
in London is decorated with slab.
bearing the fact and the dates of his
birth Q706) and death 179o), with
the titles with which he was adorned
of printer philosopher and statesman.
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Missouri ELEcT1oN.-The official
count gives Harlin Oem.) for Gov
ernor 37,462 majority. The vote on
the Constitutional Convention, with
three counties to hear from, gives
11Os majority for the Convention.
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APainfsss case of Plies cured.

wish to spread abroad the great benefit I
have derived from Dr.. HARRrsoN's PERKS
AoLrIc LozENGEs. have suffered for years
from the worst Piles-so much that life was
burden. 1 used everything TO no purpose until
found the Lozengcs. In less than month
was cured, and have only to return to them
costiveness returns, and Always find instant
relief. S. C. NEAL.
Boston. April 10, 1862.
Trial box, 50 cts. Large box, 90 cts, mail.
ed free for this last price.
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a splendid cure for COUGHS, HoRsENEss, and
all Throat and Lung complaints. For sale
by L. S. HARRISON & CO., Propretors,
No. fremont Temple, Boston, and all
Druggist. l695w4
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
n from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay.
and all the effects of youthful indiscretion
will, for the sake of suffering humauitG, send
free to all who need it, the recipe and dircc
ton for making the simple remedy by which
he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience can'do 40 by adj
dressing in perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN, ~ Cedar New York.
34n,6
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"A Boston paper, says, "that the
Vermont Legislature just adjourned
was the weakest body that ever con-
vened in Montpelier. Quite a COM
pliment for our Legislators. "NIen
most noted for wisdom and virtue.
"Over the left"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-12-09

The New Jersey politicians pre-
dict the election ofGov. Randolph to
succeed John P. Stockton the Uuited
States Senaort, blythe Legislature Of
that State at its comins session.
That would be an admirable appoint
ment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-12-09

Congress assembled on Monday
last Ofthe Presidents Message, and
the ''doings" of the commencement of
the present session, we may have
something TO say in our next issue.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-12-09

The next annual meeting of the
Vermont State Temperance Society is
to be held at Mortified, Dec. 10th and
18th.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-12-09

Man in Ruins.-One of the saddest
spcctaclcs in the world is human being shat
tered and broken down by the use of ardent
spirits. But the damage may be repaired, the
ruin restored to perfect soundness, by a
course of that most powerful OF all invigor-
ants, DIR. WALKERS VINEGAR BIlTERs. Be.
of those "tonics" of which rum is the ele-
ment They aggregate disease and promote
decay. 3w4
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"A. H. Stephens it is said has a
high opinion of Gen, Grant as a sen
sible, practical man, and doesn't care
who knows it. Nor does any one else
care.
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The Semi-Weekly World, l Year,
Two Dollars.

An extra copy to getter.up OF club of ten.
The Daily to gett, r.up of club Of twenty-five.
The Semi-Weekly contains Thur sdays and
Frdays) all the contents Of the Weekly, one
or two tirst-rate Novels during the year, and
all the cream of the Daily World.
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William f. Havemayer, Mayor
of New York city, died suddenly of
stroke of apop]exy on Monday of last
week.
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NOTICE EXTRA.

All persons indebted to the subscriber must
settle the same before the first of Jan. next
From aud after thaa date shall sell goods for
cash or ready pay only.
II. I. ROYCE.
Dec. 4th 1874
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RATES OF POSTAGE

RATES OF POSTAGE.
Amy one re hitting us to ~ will receive the
Boston Weekly Jou, nal during 1875, postage
included.
Getters up Of Clubs must add twenty cents
to each copy for prepayment Of postage.
The money in all cases must accompany M
crder
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Smithville, Burlington Co., N. j.,
Dec. | 1874.

FRIEND NlCMASTER.
| read in your paper that Mr.. John
L. Coolaee of Hartford has raised the
present season about eight hundred
bushels of corn, you do not say how
much land he planted. II. H. Smith
of this town has raised this season on
a small farm of Ssl acres, eighteen
hundred bushels of corn besides an
equal yield Of all other crops usually
raised by farmers including Hay,
Grain and Potatoes and some four
acres of apples which were very album
dant, not measured. Yours Truly,
o. A. BRYANT.
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Dissolution of Co-Pnrtncrship.

DIss0IutiOn OF Co-PnrtncrShip.
THE Co-Partnership heretofore existing un-
L der the title of RANDLETT & MYERS,
is dissolved by mutual consent, after this date.
Persons owing the said finn arc requested TO
call and settle before tho first of December,
and save cost. Mr.. Myers will continue the
business at the old stand, where the books of
the late firm will remain for short time.
G. W. RANDLETT,
M. S. MYERS.
Woodstock, Nov. 10, 1874.
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The Boston Weekly Journal now is one of
the largest papers printed in the county,
and in quantity and variety Of matter it is I'M
equaled by any New England weekly. We
intend that during the coming year it shall be
more attractive than ever 10 its great body OF
readers, and that by the Improvement Of its
present features ana the introduction of new
ones, its visits to the homes Of New England
shall be looked for with increased interest.
In every town and village in New England
there is doubtless some young man or young
woman who by little personal effort can get
up club of ten or more subscribers, and IN
this way secure for themselves and their
families and extra copy Of The Journal free.
The terms Of the Weekly arc as follows
TEL MS,
ONE COPY, " 90
FIVE COPIES TO ONE ADDRESS, 80
Ten Is 90
And an extra copy to tho Getter up oftho
Club.
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Special Notice.

Special Notice.
All persons indebted to the Subscribers are
requested to call and settle Immediately. -
A dissolution Of co partnership requires this.
HENRY T MARSH,
EUGENE Y. SMITH
Woodstock NOV. 10, 1874.
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Nov. 90, 1874.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-24
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

We President Wilson left Boston for Washing
ton hst night.
Pressor John F. Weir, Of Yale College, Is resid-
ing the Albemarle Hotel.
Pr6ssor Ezra Abbot, of Harvard College, Ii
stayig at the Everett House.
Colhel L. Sitgreaves, United States Army, is
Quarted ut the Clarendon Hotel
OurMinister to Brazil, Mr.. Partridge, has re-
tune to Rio Janero from Europe.
Gownor John L. Beverage, OF Illinois, is reg
.sstereat the Grand Central Hotel
Sir lmDton Lorraine will sail for England to-
MORO in the steamship City OF Richmond.
Thons Fl. Nelson, formerly United States Minis
ter to exico. IS at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Lieunant Commander Charles McGregor, United
6tsteGavy, is staying at the Glenham Hotel.
Lieunant Colonel Jedediah b. Baxter, United
Statesrmy, has quarters at the windsor Hotel
Sir Hvard Thornton, the British Minister, ar
rived I'm washington yesterday at the Clarendon
hotel
Profeor Theodore D. wooIsey, formerly Presl-
dent oYels College, Is again at the Everett
House.
Genet u. Bustamante, OF San Luis Potosi
Mexico.s among the recent arrivals at the
WIndsoIotel.
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THE ARKANSAS 1MBROGLIO.

All Quiet Along the Lines-The Demand
OF Secretary OF State johnson for Pos
session OF tho State House-Brooks' Re-
fusal-Arrival or Reinforcements-Sen-
timent Of the People.
LITTLE ROCK, April n, 1874.
Everything remains In statu quo here The steam
boat South arrived this evening from Pine
Bun with 200 Brooks men, commanded by John
N. Clayton. brother OF Senator Clayton, General
Sam Mallory being second in command. The
boat was barrlcaded In anticipation OF an at
tack by Baxters forces.
Last night Secretary OF State Johnson visited his
office, in the State House, and found Mr.. Brooks in
possession, surrounded by body of armed men.
Johnson asked Brooks whose ONCE that was-his or
Brooks The latter said It was his Uohnson's), of
course. Then Johnson said he had better get out
OF there with his forces. Brooks said he recog-
nized Johnson as Secretary of State. Johnson
then left and went to the headquarters OF
Governor Baxter, where he signed, Officially,
the proclamation Of the Governor con-
vening the Legislature. This morning he
went up to the State House again and demanded
its possession. He ordered Mr.. BROOKS and his
men out OF the ONCE They refused to go, Brooks
remarking he no longer recognized johnson as
Secretary OF State, he having signed Baxter's
proclamation c0nveniLg the Legislature.
Some not words followed, Johnson re.
marking he had never heard that there
was any contest over his right to occupy the ONCE
OF Secretary Of State, that Judge Whytock Ger.
tainiy never ousted him, &C." Mr.. Brooks re-
marked that q military necessity compelled
mis- course, and Johnson left. After doing
80 he addressed q formal letter to
Brooks, reclting that he could only
recognize Baxter as the lawful Governor; that
access to the office Of secretary OF State had been
denied him, and asking that the contents or his
once. including all documents, the seal OF
the State and his ofnclal seal. be de-
livered up to him. He addressed another
letter to Brooks, reclting that under the law he
was custodian OF the public building and demand.
ing that the same be vacated, that the Legislature
would soon meet and he desired to have the halls
in proper repair. As yet he has received no olcal
reply.
Baxter has sent home several companies Of his
troops.
Brooks does not recognize the right OF Baxter to
convene the Legislature. The people generally
appear to be satisfied that the Legislature should
settle the matter. 1t s raining again to-day. and
Is very disagreeable out Of doors.
Brooks made q speech to his forces to-day, in
which he announced his determination to hold the
state House in spite Of every thing.
A special to q st. Louis paper, dated the 22d
says
Colonel Rose has the names of the persons who
fred at him last night, and to-day demanded the
DR.. White and Ben Johnson, for violation OF the
truce
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nehd o. tne government; for every man was under
tne controi OF some woman-that even EnQIishmeD
could NOT deny lndeea II 1T had NOT been for :
woman-lsaoeha-tnis country would not prohahIv
nave been discovered, and where then wnnld ths
members OF the ST. Georges society be now bnt far
Isabella He felt assured they would nave had -
go TO Africa or TO some bowling wilderness wher~
they could not have such tine dinners as tbav hs.S
In New York now--thanks to isabella ' "'0
The Judge closed by reading letter rom Mav>-
Havemeyer. expressive OF his regret at not beine
able to be present s
The eighth toast-"Our sister charitable socie.
tles''-
Your presence makes w rich
was responded to BY Isaac Barley President ar
the New England Society, and X. Gordon, OF the
st. Andrews Society.
The ninth toast-s'The armies and navies or Eng
land and the United States''-
Take heed
How you awake the sleeping sword Of war;
was responded to Dy Sir Lambton Lorraine and
General Hancock, who made each few brief re-
marks Sir LambtOn said that he had bad cold,
but bad as IL was he felt better able to use his
lungs than mis- muscle IN gesticuRting. as the kind
ness OF Americans had nearly shaken his right arm
The tenth toast 1.-The ladiesn-- MfE
Whom everything becomes chide, to laugh to weeps
Whose every passion fully strives to make itself In hc0
fair and admired
was the last roast, was drunk with all the hon0rsp
and soon afterwards tmidnght) the banquet ana
Its pleasant accompaniment OF song and speeches
came TO an end.
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subscriptions Asked by the Mayor.
MAYORS OFFICE, CITY OF NEW York;
sAN4 April ~, 1874. !
To THE CITIZENS OF NEW YORK;
received . few days since the following teie-
gram from Hon. Louis A. Witt, Mayor or New
orleans, which has been confirmed by more recent
accounts
NEW ORLEANS, April 10. 1874
owing to an unexampled overflow OF the Mississippi
nver ana ITS lower branches by which more than 1000
square miles OF our State submerged, many thou
sands Of families are ruined In their fortunes and are
threatened with starvation. 1t IL beyond the means
our citizens who have escaped this great calamity to
give ADEQUATE relief to the sufferers. have therefore
thought proper to give opportunity your citizens
70 aid Us me contributions OF the philanthropic
vista zion OF flood and famine.
LOUIS A. WILT Mayor.
AS have no doubt that the people OF tins city
VINO nave, at all times, responded to the appeals
LOT help rom our sister clues In their distress.
deeply Sympathize with the subjects OF this mis-
fortune It viii give me great pleasure to forward
any subscriptions which may be left at this once
TO meet the call and the emergency to which this
telegram anudes. W. F. HAvEMEYER, Mayor.
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ENGLAND.
Gladstone's Opinion Of the Diraeli Budgst-A
Cabinet Minister Re elected

LONDON, April %, 1874
In the House Of Commons to-day Mr.. Gladstone.
IN speech reviewing the budget. said he regarded
lshe reduction OF Q penny In the income tar
an important step toward the abolition OF the
Tax He approved the removal OF the duttes on
sugar. but opposed the abolition OF the house
licenses. He attacked the method proposed for
fhe relief OF local taxation because the question
next year would be prejudiced by this years. legs-
uaton. He generally congratulated Sir STAFFORD
FNortncote the chancellor OF the Exchequer, on the
FAVORABLE exhibit OF the finances which ne had
Deen enabled to carry before the House.
THE SUGAR DUTIES ABOLITION BILL PASSED.
the bill abollshing the sugar duties from May /
has finally passed she Houss OF Commons.
TIE INCOME TAX AND OTHER TAXES REDUCED.
The House or Commons has also voted the re-
auction Of the income tax one penny IN tho pound
pand the abolition OF the horse license duty, a.
recommended In the annual Budget
CITIZEN ENDORSEMENT or THE CABINET
MI. John Hoker, who was lately appointed
Solcitor General, has been reelected TO Pariia-
lment from Preston
TH RUINS OF cooMAssIE A SOURCE OF Rich Re
WARD.
During the session OF the House OF Commons Mr.
Disraeli stated that the Ministry had advised the
Queen to confer marx OF distinction upon Captain
tGlover for his services In the Ashantee war.
Popular sympathy with ssLocked OUT
Lab0rers.
LONDON, April 24-5:S0 A. N.
There being an extensive .aock outn OF laborers
IN the agricultural districts meeting to express
sympathy Tor the men deprived OF work was held
lat Exeter Hall last night
Messrs Morley, jenkins and Arch were present.
FThe hall was crowded ana resolutions IN accord.
lance with the object Of the meeting were unami-
rmously adopted.
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WAR DEPARTNENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, April AL A. n.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OfPIcER,
WASHINGTON. April AL A. NJ
PROBABILITIES.
Over New England the winds will SHIFT to north
and west, with clearing weather.
For THE MIDDLE STATES, CLEAR AND CLEARING
WEATHER. WITH NoRTHwEsrERLY WINDS DURING
THE DAY.
For the South Atlantic and East Gulf States,
clear or partly cloudy weather and winds veering
TO northerly and easterly.
For the Gulf States, east to south winds, gener-
ally cloudy weather, ana on the coast light rain.
From Tennessee northeastwardly over the Ohio
Valley and the lower lake region, winds shifting
10 easterIy and southerly, with clear or partly
cloudy weather.
From Mississippi. north and northeastward over
Minnesota and the upper lake region, falling bar
ometer, increasing south to east winds, and prob
ably over the northern portion OF this area threat
ening weather, with rain.
The Mississippi River, from st. Louis to vicks-
burg. continues slowly rising.