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ST.. THOMAS STATION, 10th December.
NEW YORK 9th-The Right Hon. B. Disraeli.,
having obtained but a small majority, and some
dissension existing among the Conservative party
Lord Derby will probably be called upon to sue
ceed, Disraeli,. The reactionists are expecting
to accuse the Duke of Richmond and Marquis of
Salisbury for these discussions. There is also
a difference of opinion concerning the ecclesiasti-
cal bin. "a - : ~ = ~
There is an inundation at st. Petersburg, Tho
waters have risen nine feet above high water.
Herr Arnim Boitzenburg, the late Governor of
Alsace, has been appointed Governor of Silesia.
New YORK lOth.-The. transit of Venus has
been successfully observed, except in China.
England sends commissioners to the African
centennial
Minghetti'S' anonymous reply 70 ,Dupahloup
has been published in Paris. Ik declares that
Italy observes guarantees.
Arnim's trial is progressing The French As
Bembly have unseated ommuni deputies.
Ranc, Melville, Bloncourt sentenced to death
for contumacy. r-, ~
The Right Hon. B. Disrasli is in the country
for the benefit Of bis health, and has declined to
receive Populations. His absence is likely to be
prolonged. -
There has been an unprecedented storm on the
81. KITS l0th-A fire broke, out at twelve
O'Clock last night in Smiths establishment; par
TALLY destroyed. Loss estimated at El,5OO, I'm"
insured. Six small houses were also burnt. The
Town, tor one hour, was IN imminent Danger OF
being totally destroyed, as the wind was heavy
and blowing the sparks all over. At l. Is q. m.
the wind IulIed and the fire was got under. Great
CONSERVATION prevailed. No lives were lost.
Origin unknown as yet.
ST. THOMAS STATIoN, 18th December.
JAMAICA, 18th Deer. NJ. S. "Moselle," en-
route for Southampton, left at 7 O'Clock this
morning.
NEW YORK Dec. l1th.-Count Arnim t~estifes
that the missing documents arc outside of Prus-
STA, but within Germany. The trial is adjourned
on account of Arnim's sickness,i ,.<
General Cissy's military committee are in per-
feet harmony concerning the formation of new
military codes.
ST. THOMAS STATION 18th Dec.
LONDON, 18th king Kalakua of the Sandwich
Islands arrived in Washington.
Herr Mazurke the editor of the Berlin ultra
montana paper "Germania" has been imprisoned
for seditious publications. =
The ultramontane party in the German Reichs-
tag have agreed upon voting against the Land
sturm Bill for the increase of the army. '
The strike in Dundee has been successful for
the operatives. T..
Abeavy gale visited Great Britain. =.
It is alleged in Russia that British intrigues are
carried on concerning Khorassan.
Consols, 81.
New York, I2th.-Gold, llls to I'LL.
, 1874-12-16

iation of Mr.. Hagemann's articles In the
Dagblad was given sometime ago, had
those Articles. We did not receive the
impression that he had had any thing TODD
with those articles, and consequently
could not. say SO. We now see from the
proceedings that the Governor said he
had not.
, 1874-12-16

1t was enormously stated in one of the
Meetings that the Avis, in which . trans
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
Not Exactly.

The following statement of Har
per's Weekly is by no means precisely
true:
"Within the past few months the
Republicans have had the good sense
and the courage to repeal the salary.
grab act, for which, though warmly
supported by many Democrats, they
must, as the majority, bear the respon
sibility."
This is only correct so far as re-
CARDS the members of the two Houses
of Congress ; but as respects the Pres
ident it is entirely destitute of cor.
rectness. The salary grab was de-
vised, lobbied for, and approved by
him because it doubled his own pay
but in repeating that bill they have
left the Presidents grab undiminished,
although there were grave doubts re-
specting its constitutional validity
and they are going into the next cleo
ton with the full responsibility of that
act still resting upon them.-N Y
San.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
SPIRIT OF THE AGE
Thursday, june 10, 1874.
Democratic State Convention.

The Democratic voters of the State
of Vermont are requested to send one
delegate for each town, and one dele.
gate for each fifty votes or the larger
fraction thereof cast for the Democrat,
ic candidate for Governor, in the sew,
eral towns in this State in 1872 to a
Convention to be held at Montpelier,
on Thursday, June rs, 1874, at eleven
o'clock in the forenoon, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for
Governor, Lieutenant. Governor, and
State Treasurer.
1t is hoped that all Democrats and
citizens opposed to the present State
and National administrations, will
unite in an earnest effort to restore
constitutional and honest government
to the State and Nation.
H. B. SMITH,
J. M. WEEKS, Democratic
HIRAM ATKINS, State
GEORGE w. AIKEN Committee.
B. B. SMALlEY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18

-Congressmen of the day are not,
as a rule, proficient in geography, but
the errors in the report Of the com.
mittee which recommended the admis.
sion of New Mexico as a State m, ght
be thought too serious to have escap
ed the notice of any one with com
mon school education. The mex
haustible beds of coal of which the
report speaks may exist, but they have
not yet been discovered. 1t is true
there is coal in the Territory, but as
the work of mining it is not likely tc
begin for years to come, the extent
and depth of the veins are not known.
The crop Of wheat is not large, as
stated, but insignificant. Instead Of
the Territory exporting 100000 Of
sheep and wool the value of all the
live stock in New Mexico does not
exceed $2,5OO,OOO. If hidden miner
al riches are to be the gauge of ad
mission to the Union, then all the
Territories should be admitted, for not
one Of them is probably behind New
Mexico in undeveloped wealth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
ID I ED.

In Bal nard, Juno 14th, of malignant scarlet
fever, Hattie Irene, aged 5years and6 months
daughter of Joseph E. & Mary L. Chamber n.
We know she is safe on the other shore
Where all the ransomed and angels be
Over the river, that mystic river,
My chidhood's idol is waiting for me.
COZ.
In TaftsN lie, June II, Daniel KnoNltc L,
aged 65 years.
In Bridgewater. June 10. Eta, daughter of
q. Churchill, aged 10 years.
In Bridgewater, June 10, Mrs. Laura Rob-
inson wife of Jesse Robinson, aged 81 years.
In Woodstock, June IA, Noah Croker.
denly, Miss. Abbie E. Fairbanks, formerly of
Woodstock VT, aged 20 years.
God leaves or hearts all desolate,
He plucks or" fai"est, sweetest, flowers,
Transplanted inio bliss, they now
Adorn immortal bowers
And ever near us, though nnseen,
The DEAR immortal spirits tread;
For all the boundless universe
Is life-there is no dead
She has gone up to heaven II lies eorly
morning
Ere sin cast shadow to darken the wav,
The smile of an angel her forehead ado. /!
As pale develop cleaning in the spl's
opening ray,
She meier will forget her dear mother
In the land where the flowers of affection do
grow,
Inen weep not, dear mother while waiting
below
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18

The anti-liquor crusade in Michl-
Gan has boon attended with some pc
culiar experiences on the part of the
belligerent ladies. The saloon of Mr..
Fisher in Adrian was recently visited
by a band of ladies who were deter
mined, ifpossible, to close 1t up
They found Mrs. Fisher in charge and
the saloon occupied by quite party
of men. Mrs. Fisher became very
much excited, and told them to 60
out, as she wanted to lcck the sa'oon
door. The ladies paid no attention to
her request, and they soon found ifem
selves locked up in the saloon. After
the door was locked the ladies' ascer-
tanned that Mr.. Fisher was away from
home but soon he returned and stood
guard over the door on the outside
Mrs. Fisher told the ladies they should
remain until 6 o'clock in the morning.
She was perfectly wild with anger and
excitment, and would listen to reason
from no one. The Mayor was notified
of the state of affairs, and his Honor
called upon Mrs. Fisher and endeavor-
ed to persuade her to release her cap
tives, but she refused, saying that they
should stay until morning, and as the
lady had possession Of the key, it
seemed for time that her threat
would be carried into execution. The
Mayor then talked with the ladies and
endeavored to effect some compromise
by which they would be released. Mr..
Fisher wanted them to promise not to
come to his place again, but this they
could not onscientiously do. After
a long tussle, however, Mrs. Fisher
was persuaded to open the door,
During most of the time OF their con-
fnement they were kept without a
light. AT the request of the Mayor
Mr.. Fisher gave them alight, but Mrs.
Fisher blew it out.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
The Message Of Gov. Weston.

The recent inaugural message of
Gov. Weston to the Legislature of
New Hampshire, was plain, out
spoken document, setting folth in
clear light the views of the Execut e
on the several topics ofspecial lesisla-
ton, the finances, public economy, the
banks, education, State Institutions,
temperance, military affairs, DC. He
opposes special legislation advises
retrenchment; recommends the estab-
lishment of State Board of Educa
ton commends the management OF
the Asylum for the Insane, and OF the
State Prison, and calls attention tc
the Reform School and military afa. $.
He says but little of national affairs,
and concludes with the expression Of
his hope ola brief and useful sessio ].
Upon the subject of prohibitory
liquor law Gov. Weston remarks 81
do not believe that the majority of the
people of this State desire or will sup
port entirely prohibitory legislati( n ;
still less, however, do they desire the
unrestricted sale Of spirituous liquors.
A permissive or license law, in some
form, therefore is necessary. Whether
what is desirable for the purpose |
have suggested can be best attained
by notifications of the existing laws,
or by new system, it will be for you
to consider and determine. 1t would
seem that some we'll defined and well
guarded law which shall be imperative
throughout the whole State, combin-
cd with local option features, giving
to individual towns some proper dis
cretion, will be the most judicious at
present.
If you under take to act on the sub
,ject, you cannot with propriety ignore
the public sentiment Of the State. "A
law which aims to do what has been
found to be impracticable, will do
nothing. And one below the plane OF
intelligent public judgment will not
stand.
Coming, as you do, from the body
of the people throughout the State,
and representing every section OF 1t,
you can best judge what will be most
acceptable. If law can be framed
which shall command the respect OF
tie majority Of the people, be honest
in its purposes, and easy and certain
n it's enforcement, it will do for the
cause of temperance and for the public
good, than anything which legislation
hitherto has done, and all which lagis-
lation can successfully attempt"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18

The discussion ofthe contested
Louisiana election case Of Sheridan
and Pinchbatk has brought prominent
tly before the public again Congress-
man Lamar OF Mississippi, whose mob
lie and eloquent appeal for reconcilia-
ton, complete and full, attract much
attention and met with general favor
short time since. His warning was
well worth needing by the mass of
Republicans, FOR nothing could be
more true than that no great pal y
could endure the shame and disgrace
that have been brough upon the Amer
lean by the grotesque caricatures OF
the Government. The position which
re gave to the enlightened Southe'n
people on the dead issues which some
Republicans still seek to galvanize il.
to vital elements Of political opposi
ton, is the same to which disirterest
ed men of all classes have testified
and the close attention with which
his earnest appeal was listened te
showed that he was forcing conviction
into the minds of the most pTejudiced
even if he failed to move them to q
surrender of their stubbcrness. The
deep interest excited by his feeling
and eloquent address was in gratifying
contrast to the unseemly merriment
which some INDUCED in when the i'm
pudent claimant Pinchback arose to
present his demand. The levity with
which he treated.the subject, which in
Louisiana's present PROSTATE condition
is seriously grave one, showed that
his natural claims to the dienifed
position sought were inferior, if posi-
bic, to those based on apopular choice,
and between him and Lamar, as rep
resenting the extremes of politics In
the South, certainly no reasonable
man could hesitate to decide.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
Colorado.

Colorado to, day is the center of the
best, as well as the largest emigration
from the United States. And with
reason, for both in the way of geog IA
phical position, internal resources ard
capacity for Diversified industry, it
stands at the head of all the Territor-
les.
Geographically, Colorado is in the
very van of the column of solid migra-
ton, being the western front of that
great tier of prosperous common
wealh which belt the Union-Penn-
syvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Mis-
souri, Kansas: Colorado. Emigration
always moves in straight lines-the
population of any one climate, soil, or
temperature following its parallel Of
latitude. This has been the Uniform
history OF settlement In this country.
Colorado, however, will have the
advantage Of her older sisters, in that
while their settlement was slow, fol =
tuitous and disintegrated, hers is rapid,
organized and systematic--while theirs
was the work of individuals, hers is
the work of great organizations, SUP
ported by experience, capital and COM
binatlon. She begins at point the
others only reached after a generation,
Already her condition reveals her
vantage ground and demonstrates her
p osition as the leader Of the great
column of the Middle States.
Colorado is even now an exception
ally favored territory for any one
thinking of going West to settle.
Society is already established there {;
railway communication with the Allan
tic and Pacific States is direct and
good; the Territorial Government
economically organized and honestly
administered, exempting the settlers
from onerous taxation. Witness the
following items:
TAxEs.-There were no territorial
taxes laid in 1878.
PUBLIC DEBT.-There is no territori-
al debt, and a balance Of S18,172.19 in
the treasury.
ScHooLs.-The educational facilities
of the Territory are first-class. The
common school system is well organ
lied. There ale good ladies', theolog
ical, conventual, and boys schools.
There is college at Colorado Spings.
The PREss.-There are Z daily and
SO other papers published in Colorado
BANKEs.-There are 81 banks.
Observation-Disclosures are LOIS
miles.
Colorado will soon we trust be adj
mitted as State into the Union. She
is more deserving of that position to-
day than some of the States which al
ready occupy it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
The N. Y. journal of Commerce

The N. Y. Journal of Commerce
says that New York has all kinds of
raw agitators, but not one of them
is foolish enough to propose the crea-
ton of State Constables, after the
wretched experience of Massachuset-
is; and they will probably cease 10 e.
ist in that venerable Commonwealth
after the next Gubernatorial election,
if not sooner, when the people will
take care that their wishes are moi
again disregarded by an Executive We
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
The State Convention.

On Thursday of next week the
Democratic State Convention is to be
held at Montpelier The Argus md
Patriot says-"the call is broad
enough to cover all opponents Of
Grantism--all who desire to protest
against the jobbery and corruption in
high places that have becomeso preva'
lent in the country, as well as all not IN
or ofspecial legislation as to morals,
etc. All are invited, and it is hoped
all will participate no matter under
what party banner they have been
ranged in the past. The Convention
is called as a delegate body, but it is
hoped that no man who desires to at
tend will stay away because he is not
a delegate. The hall will be large
enough for all, Gin multitude ofcoun.
sellers there is WISDOM" and every
body who feels an interest in this
gatherening should not fail to be pres
ent. Let us have an assemblage that
will attest that even in Vermont the
people are alive to their best inter
ests!"
We repeat our desire that no town
in the State especially in Windsor
County will be unrepresented in the
Convention. Town Committees should
move at once in the matter of calling
delegates. No time is to be lost.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
CHRISTIAN UNION,
GOOD AGENTS WANTED.

The immense circulation of the Ctriiidm
Union has been built up by actire canvassers.
No other publication compares with it for
quick and profitable returns. The public
eagcrness for Mrs. Stoves story, che popu-
larity of the paper, the friendly support of
thousands of old subscribers, artistic premi-
ums for immediate deliUery light outfit and
complete constructions" to beginners, assure
repeated success to agents, and offer active
intelligent persons unusual chances TO make
money. All who want n safe, independent
business write at once for terms, or send ~
for Chrome outfit to j. i. FORD & CO., New
York, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati or San
Francisco.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18

Judge Kelly, member of Con
gress from Philadelphia, commenced
his political career as an ultra Demo
crat and a violent pro-slavery man,
After receiving his first support fol
office from Democrats and adhering to
them as long as they had favors to
bestow, he deserted them for those
who had more power, and is now
enjoying the benefit of his recreancy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
Windsor County Democratic
CONVENTION.

The Democrats of Windsor County are here
by notified to meet in Convention, at tho
Railroad House. Hartland. Fri.
day, July 10th, 1874. ai
o'clock u. M,
to put in nomination list of Candidates fol
County Officers, to appoint County Committee
Town Committees, and to do any other bust.
ness as may properly come before the Con.
yenton.
J. W. PIERCE.
VIM. D. MONASTERY
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18

"A man applied for, divorce at
Burlington the other day because his
better half had deserted him, saying
that she didn't "propose to leave York
State to go and live with a lot of
id Vermont gum-chawers"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
Nav frosts have done almos

The May frosts have done almost
as much damage in the hop-growing
counties of England as in the French
vineyards. The destruction of large
portion of the hop crop will be the re-
suit. In the low-lying grounds, usu-
ally the most prolific, the vine has
been the most seriously injured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18


Friend, Stop that Cough (!
Do not neglect u common Cold even
fora day, itmay end in Co"sump-
ton and death.
REV. N. II. DOWNS ELIXIR
AZ CURED thousands both old and
IL young, and it will care You il taken
freely and in season. s2" Sold bv all Druo-
sists and Merchants Price, or IS cents
u OF 81. 90 per bottle.
Forty years since, Elder Downs first mann.
featured his Elixir in Northern Vermont and
its remarkable cures ut Cncc brought 1t promi
ncntly before the people of the United States
and Canada. While the sale has rapidly in
creased every year, other medicines have
beeu popular for a few months or years, but
their lack of intrinsic value has consigned
them to comparative oblivion. in justice to
DOWNS' Ef.EXsR, be it said, that it is Il
duty the people owe to themselves that they
continue to use the article that has always
cured them Of their Coughs and Colds,
rather than to take or try every new
medicine that is pulled up and may be WORTH
less. ". II. DO1nS' Eliri,' is aca,vanted 10
gIce ent re sotiJacti0n or The price paid ,oiN te
T9Mded Gicrgymen will find tiisan
excellent remedy for Throat, Chest
and Eumgs.
w. Ash Jo;' Pamptlet "ThrilHng Tc.e,'
free al all Drug and Country Stores.
pVENitY Il JOHNSON, Projectors,
l)m3 BURLINGTON. VI.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
Poverty is bad. but the worst kind

Poverty is bad, but the worst kind
of poverty is poverty of the blood
this makes a man "poor indeed" fol
it takes away his strength, courage
and energy; but enrich the blood
with its vital element, Iron, by taking
the Peruvian Syrup "a protoxide o.
irony, and you will feel rich and "as
good as ANYBODY" Try it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18

Says the N. Y. Tribune "Haw-
thornes family, if they had depended
on the sale of his books for support,
would have starved, while the children
of a circus clown live in palace
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18

The ues Of strong purgatvcs. Tho only IA
tional treatment is some gentle laxative and
like DIR. HARRIsoN's PERIsTALTIc LozENGEs.
These ever weaken, but gradually restore
L ~turc. They remove Oppression, Dizziness,
Hneadache, and every form Of Indigestion -
also, the only proper remedy for Piles, eth.
or bleeding or Otherwise. Trial box, 30 cts.
Large box, 60 cts, mailed free for this last
price.
DR.. HARRISON'S ICELAND BALSAM.
n splendid cure for COUGHS, HoRsENEss, and
all Throat and Lung complaints. For sale
by E; 5; HARRISON d CO., Proprictors,
No. l fremont Temple, Boston, and ali
Druggist, iGG3w4
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18

C. p. Van Ness Perkins Estate.
THE Undersigned. having been appointed by
| the Probate Court of the District of Hart
ford, Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against c. p. Van Ness Perkins, late Of Hart
land, in said District deceased, aud the claims
of the deceased exhibited in set off to the
claims OF the creditors. hereby give notice,
that they will meet for the purpose of examin.
ing and allowing said claims at the late resi-
dence of the deceased, on Friday, the Sd day
Of July, and on Saturday, 2Sth day of Noyem-
Der, 1874, from one o'clock, P. NJ, until five
o'clock P. NJ, on each OF said days and that
six months from the 2Sth day OF May A. D.
1874, is the time limited by by said Court for
SAID creditors to present then claims 10 us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Hartland. this third day o. June,
A. d. 1874.
ASA WEED Commits
CYRUS II. HOISINGTON, sioners.
HENRY T. PERKINS. Administrator
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-06-18
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