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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02
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Some English papers are putting
the idea of smoking in church in
order to increase the attendance.
Savings banks cannot recover on
notes discounted. So says the U. S.
Circuit Court in session at Canandai-
qua, N. Y.
The platforms Of the Republican
nominating conventions all read like
the old ones-and means about as
much.
The book trade of Philadelphia
protest against Canadian reciprocity,
as books can thereby be imported
from England, and after handling a.
gain, imported into the United States
duty free.
Judge Hall, of Minnesota, has re-
fused to appoint receiver to the st.
Paul Pacific Railway on the applica-
ton of Dutch bondholders, deciding
that the petitioners themselves would
be injured by such proceeding.
Hannibal Hamlin ought to have
known better than to have assured his
friends the last time he was elected to
the Senate that he would never again
be a candidate. He belongs to the
party of broken promises, however.
The lest instance Of plucky wo-
men to be noted is the walking tour
of the Misses Ward, and party Of
five American ladies, who are now
journeying on foot through Germany.
The ladies are accompanied by lad
Of thirteen, and they are travelling
with sketch books and a light haver-
sack, picking up information and
making, an art tour of the German
towns. Resting by the wayside, and
with time to stop at noted places, it
is an example which is worthy of imi-
tation by the strong-limbed ladies of
England and elsewhere.
Chief Justice Dixon, of Wiscon-
sin, has resigned his position because
he got only $4,000 year. His
friends think he can do better by run
ming for Matt Carpenters seat in the
Senate.
Gen P. NJ. B. Young, a member
of Congress from Georgia, has declin-
ed to accept prominent military
position rendered him by an Europe
an power.
New Orleans is disappointed "a
gain. The horses attached to Kel-
logg's carriage ran away, and for a
brief while there was a prospect that
the city would soon be invited to at
tend a Gubernatorial funeral but
the brutes suffered themselves to be
stopped in time to render that pros
pect a delusion.
-Ex-State Treasurer Raines, of
New York, now in an insane asylum,
is said to be recovering.
Long Branch will have the Presi-
dent Rye Beach, the Secretary of
the Navy West Point, the Secretary
of War; Garrison's, the Secretary of
State Newport, the Secretary of the
Treasury, and also the foreign ambas-
sailors. Who'll have Mullett?
Two thousand three hundred and
seventy-eight dogs were killed in Phil
adelphia last year.
The Senate refused to prevent
"straw bids" for mail contracts shows
which way the wind blows in that
body.
There is laughter in Chicago be-
cause St. Louis detective went there
and had his pocket picked on horse.
car.
Flash youth-the telegraph boys
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02

The Maine Democratic State
Convention was held at Portland
last week Tuesday. 1t constructed a
''platform' out of good sound Demo-
cratic timber and renominated the
Hon. Joseph Ttcomb, for Governor,
a strong and popular candidate as
his vote last year indicated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02

Henry Ward Beecher said that
if any college should put two Dis
after his name, he should feel inclined
to put a dash between them and send
them back.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02

South READING. One night recent
" the cellar to the house of w. w.
Harris was entered and Is lbs. of pork
stolen. Mr.. Harris keeps the harness
shop in the village. a search warrant
was procured and certain premises
were to have been searched, but fol
reasons not given to the public the
search was not made.
About dozen couples from Ham
mondsvile the other day made very
pleasant excursion to Ascutney.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02

Postmaster General John A. J.
Creswell, has sent in his resignation
to President Grant, which has been
accepted and the Hon. Eugene Hale,
of Maine, is to fiji the vacancy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02
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usrThe price of the SPIRIT OF THE ACE Is
Que Daior and Fify Gents a gear to Mail
Subscribers, and 91,75 TO Village SUBSCRIBERS
serred bv tie Carrier. ltnot paid IN GGduance
SO cen GEMS 81 extra ,ciR be charged in each case
aimee Subscribers same as Mail Subscribers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02
READ THIS
Competition !
Prices Down Down !! DOWN!l

THERE being so many different grades of
Marble used for Cemetery purposes, rang
ing prices from
SlEJ to $1,000 II Cubic Foot,
that it is essential for any one to be POSTED
on the qualities in order TO say
WHO SELLS CExAPESy.
Having been over two years in business L.,
Woodstock, and having earned n fair reputa-
ton for sellingevery one all HONEST PIECE
OF WORK and GOOD iruCK, propose to
sell all kinds Of Cemetery work, such as nice
or cheap MONUMENTS,
HEADSTONEs, CURLING, &C,
CHEAPER than any other man,
from either the BEST or Cheapest Stock,
(prelerng always to sell good Stock and
Work.
o. My Shop is in rear Of Court House, In
a building owned by james II. Muidock.
FRANK. p. ARCHIBALD.
Woodstock, May 20lh. 1874.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02
BridgeWater.

BridgeWater.
AS VIM. o. Baker and Horace
Cox were shingling a barn for James
Tague on the 26 inst. the staging gave
way and both fell about eighteen feet
Cox escaped with but slight injury
while Baker it is thought cannot IT,
cover
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02
Ii arnarSi.

-Wesson Newcomb, put II perch
in the Lake last week, The pickerel
are dying out ; we saw A dead ones
to day lying on the shore.
-Thermometer 80 in the shade at
9-l5 this A. NJ, June 20. Dry as
ever.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02
4uecIlee.

| VNecnScs
On Saturday last, Charles Cor
win, received a violent kick from a
colt that he was endeavoring to catch.
Sunday commenced our heated
term. The mercury running up to
90 Q, in the shade. Monday it was
nm tO Q50
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02
Bethel.

Bethel.
Bethel Is to have a big time on
the Fourth" Horse Trot, Firemens
Muster, etc, etc. If you want a
square meal while here, 60 to the
Depot House. If you want TO ride
aHyaohcre, call Oh the '.old stage man,,
Wm' Billings, ut the Depot House.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02

The ball kept rolliog--tbe Gro.
quot BALI
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02

Office Hours, From TOE
We have made the study and practice OF
medicine life-work For the last twenty-five
years we have practiced in Boston. and given
especial attention to the treatment Of chronic
diseases
The inducements we are able to offer to
nvallds are long experince. superior remedies
and their adaptation to the diseased condition
of the human system.
Our medical pamphlet, describing diseases
and their proper treatment, will be sent free
to all invalid. by addressing II. GREENE, M.
D., "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass. 95-4w
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02

He may now be found in his new and elegant
ly furnished room, including reception
room, which enables his patients waiting, from
witnessing. extracting and all other disagree.
able operations.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11
A County Poor-farm.

The suggestion made by the HER
AID some time since in regard to a
Poor-farm and alms-house has been
acted upon. The Senate has passed a
bill authorizing the Board of Super
visors of this county to purchase a
farm and erect thereon an Alms-house
and hospital. There is no doubt that
the bill will become law, and then
it only needs wise action on the part
of the Board to provide us with what
has long been needed, an Asylum for
the destitute of our county. 1t isa we'll
known fact however, that the ranks
of our paupers are all the the time re-
cruited from all the States and Terri
tories of the Union, beside comprising
many of the native Indian population
that are properly the wards of the
State or the Nation, and in the view
that in addition to authorizing us to
go in debt to build an alms-hOuse, the
State should make small apprOpria-
ton to help the work along. But
whether this is done or not it will be
good stroke of policy to secure such
an institution. Carefully managed,
the inmates will not only secure to
themselves the comforts of a home,
but they will be able to contribute to
their own support, and in a short time
we may look for the establishment to
be self-suslaining. Many such farms
in the Eastern States not only furnish
a comfortable subsistence to the de-
serving poor, but are source of rev.
enue to the counties in which they are
located
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11
Meeting Of the Library Trustees.

At meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees of the Library Association held
last evening eight members were pres
ent
The generous proposition of Mr.. S.
w. Piercy, to give a parlor entertain
ment at Turnverein Hall for the BEN
eft of the Library, was accepted with
vote of thanks, and Friday evening
next was named as the time for the
entertainment. The members of the
Board present pledged their hearty
support and encouragement to the
project.
A vote of thanks of the Board of
Trustees was rendered to Mr.. /. n.
Choynslxi for donation of two bound
volumes of the London index, news
paper published in England during
the rebellion, in the interest of the
Confederate States; also to Hon. Z.
w. Bush, for donation of the value
of S14 in coin.
The bill of II. d. Barrows & Co. of
1913. IL, for stone pipe and fixtures, was
ordered paid; also the bill of Tiffany
& Co. of SO, for printing.
A committee consisting OF Messrs.
Mcconnell, Smith and Mace, was APP
pointed to prepare and submit to the
Common Council Of this city suita-
ble ordinance for carrying into effect
the provisions of the law lately enact
ed by the Legislature for the estab-
lishment of a free public library in
this city. The committee was in
structed to report progress at the reg.
ular meeting of the Board to be held
next Monday night.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11
The Theater.

Another crowded house and appre-
ciative audience were gathered in
MERGED Theater last night to witness
Grip Van Winkle' as rendered by the
Templetons. The troupe sustained its
reputation well, and gave an evenings
entertainment that very well repaid
the lovers of the drama for their at
tendance. Little Fay sustained one
of the most difficult parts of the prin-
cipal piece with credit, and after the
main piece was through bewitched the
crowd with "Cupid Medleys," full of
childish grace and beauty.
The bill tonight is comedy enti-
tied Gloves Follies," followed by n
comic drama of local interest, if we
are to judge by the name, NLos An
geles Fireman" The capital enter
tainments so far given are the best
assurance that what is to come will be
worth seeing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11
Legislation for Los Angeles County.

A few days ago it was reported that
such was the impression made upon
the Committee of the Legislature on
Counties and County Boundaries by
Judge Wiseman, that report in IA
vor of creating the new county of
Orange might be expected almost any
day. We have given ourselves no
particular uneasiness about the mat
ter, preferring to let things take their
course, and willing to give any one at
least the privilege of making out as
good a case as possible for themselves.
1t is therefore without any exultation
that we note the fact that on the 18th
Tulley, from the committee, reported
against the creation Of the new
county.
Bush's Irrigation bill has passed
both Houses and now only awaits the
signature of the Governor to become
q law,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11

A S THE CHARMING CHARAC-
"A ter of Southern California and more
especially that most favored section called
Santa Barbara, becomes known to the world,
it Is not surprising that widespread and
growing interest in this region should be
awakened. 1t is the constantaim ofthe PRESS
to furnish perfectly reliable information on all
points of interest to tourists, invalids and
home-seekers, which we are now able to do
with greatly increased facilities.
While the PRESS seeks to promote the
prosperity of all Southern California by all le-
Ultimate and honorable methods, it is more
directly interested in the growth and coming
greatness of Santa Barbara. The unequaled
loneliness OF the climate, its almost incredible
healthfuness, the beauty of the scenery, the
wondrous variety and fertility of the soil, the
almost unlimited range of products which
flourish there without irrigation, will be
known from time to time by facts which cam
not be controverted, in the columns of the
PRESS. Any intelligent person can become
familiar with this part of the State by reading
the PRESS for year.
Terms of the Daily, per annum............S7 90
Terms of the Weekly, per annum............ co
Currency and Postotlice Money Orders taken
at par.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11
The SOUTHERN CALI FORM AN,
RICHARD MELROsE, Proprietor.
Anaheim, Los Angeles Co., California.

THE CALIFORNIA N Is "a Weekly News
paper, just entering the fourth year of its
existence, and has the largest circulation of
any Weekly published in the country. Under
the management ofthe present proprietor its
columns have been devoted to the advance
ment of the agricultural interests of Southern
California, and 1t is now recognized as the
representative newspaper of the Farmer
The CALIFORNIAN is Independent in
politics. Upon all subjects, however, in which
the interests OF its section are involved its
editorial columns will advocate the cause of
the People against MonopOlies, either Politi-
cal or Commercial. Closely identified with
the Grange movement in this State, it as
pres To become an exponent of the principles
upheld by the Patrons of Husbandry, and
therefore asks of the Changers of Southern
California their assistance and support.
The aim of the CALIFORNIAN will also be
to give to its readers AN epitome of the latest
news Items of the week. both foreign and do
nestle. No trouble or expense will be spared
10 make 1t, i'll this respect, equal to any week
ly newspaperiu southern California. It will
also contain a full report of the The local news
of the day, and a careful and thorough review
of the Local and Foreign Markets.
subscription
One year, in advance. sl0O
Six months, in dvance....................... $50
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11
SBECIAL INDICTMENT,

All yearly subscribers to the WEEKLY
PRESS will obtain, FREE, an illustrated
Number, and copy OF WOODS GUIDE to
Santa Barbara, Town and County.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11

When young man sits down on a
slippery pavement, with such violence
as to barely escape swallowing the
roof OF his mouth, there is nothing
that will SO powerfully prompt him to
give indications of having done it on
purpose, as the satisfaction depicted in
the sweet face at the window opposite.
i Brooklyn Argus.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11

The character of the country lying
between Astoria and Portland, Oregon,
is being inspected with a view of Sc
Letting the most practica BILE route for
q telegra phi line.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11
A WORD TO ADVERTISERS.

1t is an admitted fact that the SANTA BAR.
BARA PRESS is the leading journal ofSouth-
ern California, and has much larger crcu-
lation than any other newspaper in that Sec
thrifty families, and hence It's advantages to
advertisers are obvious. noy2Otf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-11
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining in the Los Angeles
PostOffice Monday, March 8, 1874. To OBJ
tain these letters say Advertised" All let
tiers not called for in 80 days will be returned
TO the Dead Letter Office:
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-04-01

sii.4 So Il q ~ " .,Itlf ~ :, ~ IHttn EtNlA
We find the following history of a
man who has probably had more aeci.
dents than any man living, from fhs
Cussewagoi correspondence ofd tbe
MeadVilles Repubiieas $3.50 atotsaiun
Mr.. Langdon, blind man of this
village, relates a strange, and painful
experience, His reputation for truth
and d,veracity is uhquestioped; but IN
his case truth is stranger than fie-
tion, He was born in Plymouth,
Conn, Jan. 23rd, 1905 and says at
the age Of nine years be lost one eye
by sticking a pen knife in it. When
eleven years old, be fell from, q tree,
breaking one shoulder, aud four ribs.
at sixteen had his skull broken withia
club, while trying TO seperate two men
who were lighting, His skull was sub
sequentlyf patched up, with silyers
which answers good purpose to this
day When eighteen he had the
bridge of his nose carried away by \
blow from bludgeon intendei for
another man (; at nineteen had hisjaw
bone broken; at twenty five. while at
work on bridge, It gave way precipir
tatings him fortyreight feet ! 10 the
groui.d aud crushing an ankle in such
a. way that the bones, ptotruded
through the Aesh and skin in several
places; at forty lost his other eye by
the bursting Of O. gan cap; nineteen
days later tue frst Injured eye after in
tense pain, burst and ran out; ten
days later and the ether sightless eye
ran out also. Operations upon these
orgaus caused cramp eonynlsion, FITS
from which he did not recover for ten
years. Subsequently a felon destroy,
ed the bones Of one finger, and now,
after all this, Mr.. Langdpp still lives,
He is to day in the woods saving fire,
wood Within a few years he has in
vented a match splitting machine. II
was patented about year ago and
promises to be valuable invention.
Mr.. L. is a-HatuFaI genius ip paeohaH-
ical pursuits and bis skill and patient
application turn him many an honest
aud needed penny BE makes raRlsods
As straight asa gun barrel. and does
many other ingenious and clever things
which put % sAnme'the works Of others
who possess strong arms and good
eyes.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-04-01
/ A new gun has been invented in Ger

A new gun has been invented in Ger
many ofimmense power and calibre.
The chief principle VI this gun consists
in admitting TO the chamber in the
breach mixture Of compressed peiro-
leum gas and oxygen, in proportion,
depending upon the power OF explo-
sion required. The mixture is ignited
by electricity. Ii is claimed that by
this means twelve hundred pound
shot can be sent seven miles, and &C
one-tenth the cost Of gunpowder
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-04-01
, SEATED LANDS.

) Andalso in pursusncelofan an act approved
the 2sth day of April 1874, directing tho
mode Of selling seated lands for taxes, and
the several a is supplementary thereto the
following tracts of seated lands and in and
out lots in the said County of Forest afore-
said, or so much thereof as will pay the
arrearages Of tax xes and custs accrued there
ON will ba exposed to public sale at the
time and place aforesaid for the sale If ,fn-
seated lands, and be continued by adjourn
mentfrons day 70 day II it Should be found
necessary, SO to do; III.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-04-01
National Hotci,

sTTDToUTE, PA, Bet,j Elliott, propfio-
htor. This house has been newly farn-
lshed and ~ kept In good style. Guests
will be made com fortable here at ressohs-
bie rates. - ply.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-04-01

cENTRAI. HOUSE,
Lawrence House,

T,I0NEsTA, PA, q. q. DUTTER
i FfELD, PRorRfEroil. This housA
q centrally located. Everything and
well furnished Superior accomnioda~
tioHs and strict attention given TO guests.
vegetabiss and Fruits OF all kinda served
"a their soason. sample room for Conn
iAeroiAl Agents, ,,ss
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-04-01
FOR EST HoUsE.Q 4

-fN BLACK PROPRIETOR. | Opposite
lis uourt House, 1ionesta, Pa. Just
.openod. Everything new and clean and
trosh. The best Of liquors Kept constantly
Sn hand. A portion Of the public patron
age II respectfully aulicitod. f-iT-1y
, 1874-01-04

TOR SALE-SEVERAL FINE STOCK FARMS,
within y miles st Chicago Gtty 1eal eatats VII @ b
, 1874-01-04

FOR SALE-OR ExCnASGE-so. ACRES IN WIS
eral merchandise, Or sell for 4 yalun In cash j. s.
VREDENBuRGH, n. W. Show Case notwithstanding
Co.. 50 and 81 South CanAlst.
E'oR SALE-CHEAP, 16D ACHES GOOD LAND AND
perfect title, near rntwAy and countysent Of Hancock
County. Iowa. NICHOLSON ORGAN FACTORY. g
East lntlianA-st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-23
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY. OCTOBER %. 1874.

SERIOUS ILLNESS OF BISHOP PAYNE. -lhc
numerous friends OF Bishop Payne, late Pro-
testant Episcopal Bishop of Africa, throughout
this country and in foreign lands, will deeply
regret to learn that on Tuesday morning last he
was stricken with paralysis at his home, Cavalla,
in Westmoreand county, where he has resided
since his return from the scene Of his labors
His entire left side is affected, his articulation
impaired and his physician, at last accounts
had no hope Of his recovery.
Bishop John Payne is about sixty years OF
age, and an alunnus Of the Episcopal Theology
cal Seminary of Virginia, having graduated at
that institution 10 1856. ln July, 1851, he
was cousecrated Bishop of Africa, III St. Paurs
Church 10 this city. He remained IN Africa
for upwards Of twenty years and until his health
became so eufebled that he had to return to
his native State. He is a most estlmable gen.
tlemau-a christian iu its broadcast sense, with
charity towards all, enmity towards none, and
was dearly Beloved by all with whom he was
brought into contact AS minister and bishop
he was faithful and Jealous worker IN the
vineyard Of the Lord, and we'll and nobly did
he perform his part
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-23

At a Conservative meeting in Stafford coun-
ty, on Wednesday last, among the speakers
was Judge c. Z. Sinclair of Prince William,
who related an auecdote, illustrating the course
pursued by the Radical party: MANY years
ago there was established in New York Mag
dalene Asylum for fallen women. On a cold
and bitter night, poor, but virtuous girl, sat
shiveriug on the steps of this building, knock
ing for admission-tor some place to rest her
weary limbs. The answer was, Virtue never
enters here; to gain admission you must pros
titute yourself" This is the course of the
Radical party. Virtue sits shivering on the
steps of the White House, asking, not favors,
but justice, and is told, prostitute yourself -
join the Radical party, before you Gao receive
anything from this government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-23

The General Episcopal Convention, 10 SEES
sion in New York, has been agitatcd for more
than week past by discussion in strictly Sc
cret SESSIONS of the case of the Bishpp elect
Seymour, Of Illinois, and much feeling has
been aroused. The question Of the ratification
by the Convention of his election was brought
to vote late last night, and the vote resulted
In his defeat by large majority. The Illinois
delegates admitted that he could have never
been elected, as he favored the practices of con-
tessionals and eucharistical alteration. Among
those who opposed DR.. Seymour's ratification
was DR.. Andrews, OF Virginia.