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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26

AS Mr.. and Mrs. Job Bennett
were driving over Royalton hill the
other day, some defect in the hold
backs let the wagon on to the horse,
which ran, throwing them from the
buggy; it continued its race until it
concluded to stop to have its shoes
reset, at the blacksmith shop at the
Centre. No bones were broken, Mr..
Bennett escaping without injury, and
Mrs. Bennett with slight ones. Some
friends got the pieces together, and
they started on their way, not exactly
rejoicing, but thankful for their escape,
which is almost miraculous, as they
are aged people.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26
aluecilee,


A new store is in process of cree
ton near the Old Union Store Stand,
under the direction, of A. B. Fink
ham.
"A. G. Dewey & Co., are about to
build new Boarding House at their
mills.
Mrs. Johnson, whose arm was so
badly injured in the machinery at
Dewey's Mills few weeks since, is
dong well under the care of DR..
Smith.
The Quechee Band expects to
appear in their new uniform Decora-
ton Day.
The 29th inst. will be observed
as Decoration. Procession will form
at the School House at 2 o'clock T.
NJ, whence it will march, under
escort of the Quechee Cornet Band,
to the Cemetery. Rev. Mr.. May will
be the Orator. Speeches are also ex-
pected from d. L. Cushing, Esq,
and others.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26

james B. Vim is free man again.
Most every man in Windsor, signed a petit
ton to the States Attorney to have him dis
miss the case, and it will be seen by our
court proceedings that he has done so. 1t
is a great pity that the case was entered for
trial this term as it has put Mr.. Vim to at
least 5000 more expence, and, being a poor
man, he can i'll afford it. If it was Nole-
pressed week ago, which it might have
been, it would have saved him all this. We
are glad that he is free-everybody is glad.
Mr.. Vim no doubt appreciates Judge Bar
rett's remarks to him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26
Windsor, VT, May 25th, 1875.

FRIEND MCMAsTER--
A sad accident occurred here last
evening, (Monday,) resulting in death
by drowning of Mr.. Geo. Shattuck.
Mr.. Sa.tuck and Mr.. Carlton johnson
started little past eight o'clock to
cross the river for the purpose of fish
ing at the mouth of what is known as
the Davis brook. and, when about two
rods from the shore the boat capsized,
both were unable to swim. Mr.. john
son says that he went TO tie bottom,
but he lnew that the shore was to the
right of him, and he had the presence
of mind to crawl in that direction,
holding his breath as long as possible
and then coming to the surface to
breathe and he finally succeeded in
making the shore, but in such an ex-
hausted condition as to be unable to
walk for assistance, or to render any
help to his companion. After reach
ing the shore he spoke to Mr.. Shat
tuck and he answered him, and prob
ably thinking to reach the shore safe
ly, as Mr. johnson had done, he also
left the boat. and on Mr.. Johnson
calling to him again he received no
reply. 1t was very dark at the time,
but Mr. Johnson says he saw the
boat float past, but saw nothing Of
Shattuck. His body has not yet been
found, though a large number OF
people are searching for it along the
shore, and in boats. Mr.. Shattuck
was a strong robust man, weighing
considerable over POO lbs, and was
about So years Of age. He leaves
a wife and two or three children.
The Band serenaded their leader,
Mr.. George Cressy, last Saturday
evening, and were invited in to par
take of the good things of this life,
whi.'h were beautifully supplied
The affair was arranged by Mrs.
Cressy and was surprise to George
- Miss Electra City raised cain in
this part Of the world yesterday. The
lightning struck and burned barns at
Hartland, and Plaintield, N. H., and
struck a tree near the railroad, knock
ing hammer out of one of the sec
ton mems hands, who where at work
on the track near by.
The singing at st. Pauls' was un.
usually fine last Sunday. Miss Laura
Dudley received a number of deserved
compliments.
Services were held at the chapel
o! the North American Brick Co., on
last Sabbath. Their form of worship
is very peculiar, resembling that Of
the Shakers in some respects The
congregation is rapidly increasing in
numbers and they are very devout.
"A great deal of repairing is going
on in this village. The rear part Of
Mr.. A. Colby's residence is model
for others to go by. X.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26
Barnard.
Decoration Exercises in Barnard,

Barnard.
Decoration Exercises in Barnard,
May goth, 1875. Good Templars and
Changers will meet at their Hail.
Soldiers and others at Town Hall at
Ar. NJ. Soldiers will march from
Town Hall to Good Templars and
Changers Hall, and escort them back
to Town Hall where the procession
will be joined by the speakers, choir,
young ladies bearing flowers. public
schools aud citizens. The procession
will then proceed to the cemetery and
decorate the graves Of all soldiers with
flowers and fag-there assemble and
after prayer and singing, Mr. Trevil-
liam will address the people, then
singing--then short addresses-then
singing-then benediction-and then
march back, the Good Templars and
Changers being escorted to their Hall
by the soldiers. ""
BARNARD CENrEN1AL.-A, j. Aiken,
of Milwaukee, has been elected orator,
with c. w. Clarke, Of Chelsea, sub
stitute. The historian is Moses L
Cheney, and the corresponding secre-
tary, Harvey n. Bruce.
--Zenas Porter of Woodstock, has
opened a boot and shoe shop here,
and persons who have been on the
"raged edge" so long, can have their
sole5 fixed up now.
On last Thursday night an attempt was
made to enter the house of W. c. Danforth,
by burglars. Mr.. Danforth, was in Boston
at the time. They got one window open,
by reason of its not being locked, as they
had been cleaning house that day the win
dow fell to the floor, awakening Mrs. D.,
who ran to the window and saw man, who
ran and jumped the fence, getting in a wag-
on and driving off; his speed being somewhat
accelerated by hearing the large dog barking
AS warning to future attempts, the dog is
a st. Bernard, and weighs 1870 lbs, and is
of a breed that knows no fear, if the scoun-
drell sees this he will k,eoso that he was seen,
and will be arrested if any more attempts
are made in that line.
There still remains large bank of snow
in sight of the village.
Warm weather has come at last, Sunday
roo in the shade.
The next time the man mailing from
Windsor, Vermont, bringing grave stones
here, will please call on the Sexton, and
not take the gate off the hinges, or he will
see trouble.
--Remember Saturday the graves of the
soldiers who died in the rebellion will be
decorated. come anybody, and show your
respect for the brave defenders of our glo-
riOus union.
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Windsor County Court.
JUDGE BARRETT, Presiding.

JUDGE BARRETT, PresldlDg.
The Court was opened in usual form,
yesterday (Tuesday) morning. On the call
of the Docket, some fifty cases were set fol-
the jury. 1t is however quite probable that
not near all of them will be tried.
State Attorney Walker entered Nolle
Pros. in the Windsor murder suit, thus end
ing case which should have been stopped a
long time ago, of course Judge Barrett ex-
ploded.
This morning, No. 80, Sylvester and Ruth
Downer V. Town of STAFFORD was taken up,
it being the first case for trial. The action
is case for insufliciency of highway. On
motion of the Defts. Attorney the Court
permitted the Jury to visit the place of the
accident in STAFFORD to-day.
The otheEpanel of Jury were by the
Court excused until Monday next, and the
Court adjourned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26

A young man from the interior who
had been visiting abroad came home
recently, and at breakfast remarked,
as lie reached his plate over: 'Father,
u little of the mixture in the brown
dish, and small piece of the prepared
meat" The old gentleman, who Is a
plain, matter-of fact man, replied, as
he loaded the out-stretched plate /:
ave like to have you come visitin'
us, John, but just remember that while
you're eatin' hear. if You want hash,
say so and il you want sassage, call
for sassagp, and not go to spreadin on
any Brooklyn misery at my table"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26

CLERICAL.-The young men who
have been passing through the city,
says the Springfield Republican, during
the last day or two, in such immacu.
late clothes and with such sedate de-
meanor that they might be mistaken
for gamblers, are in reality Yale thco-
logues on their way to Maine and \'er-
mont, where they spend their vaca-
tons Dpracticine on rustic congrega.
tons.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26
West Randolph.

Loren Griswold, Esq. has been
making some very substantial improve
menls on his residence, in this village,
by newly covering it with roof of
slate, adding mnch to its appearance.
We understand that preparations
are being made to observe Decoration
Day here. Oh the Goth inst. Col. F..
V. Randall, of Montpelier is to be Or
ator of the dav.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26
ITEMS.

|
f. Brown, of Moultonborough, sen
fenced in April, 1871, to State Prison
for ten years for arson, and also Al
fred Perry, Of Manchester, from the
State Prison, and Frederick +. Alb
bolt, of Lyndeborough from the Re
form School.
The telegraph forgot to mention
that they elected Democratic Mayor
in St. Louis, Saturday. Keep the tai
ly!
When all those big fish like Jeff.
Davis and Henry Wilson, etc, are
making up and shaking hands across
the bloody chasm, why should the
"small fry hold aloof? so asks the
Richmond Enquirer.
The liabilities of the Grant Lo-
comotiye Works, of Paterson, n J.
are 1851 ,54l and assets S7l2,65l. A
basis Of settlement has been proposed,
by which it is hoped the works will
be continued, as some 800 men are
employed.
of tic Beecher trial the Tribune
says "The difficulty has been and
still is, in regard at any rate to one CT
the parties to the controversy, to re-
concile his brains and his blunders.'
The Treasury Department has
experienced considerable difficulty of
late in enforcing the law relating to
the illegal discharge abroad of Amer
lean sea-mcn, the collection Of extra
wages for such discharges and of dues
from American vessels transferred to
foreign flag. In some cases foreign
Governments decline to aid in the en-
torcement of such laws. 1t is proba-
bic that measures will be taken to ar.
rive at some general understanding in
regard to the matter, so that the mas.
tiers of vessels will rot be able to defy
the Government while remaining with
out its jurisdiction.
lose White. the crebrated vim.
linist, has been violin-tIy expelled
from Cuba for sympathizing with the
insurgents.
The first ounce of blood injected
nto Gen. Frank Blair caused effect
upon the General similar to intoxica-
ton. Upon investigation, the physi
clans discovered that the subject who
had furnished the blood had been on q
bit ola spree the day before, and
with the blood had been transferred |
some alcohol 1t was clear case of
drunk by proxy.
The mud in the streets Of Vir-
ginia City, Nevada, yields 1914 of
silver and 1892 Of gold per ton.
The New York journal of Com
merce speaks Of the ''incomparable
mismauagement' of Sing Sing pris-
on.
Two hundred dispatches, cover
ing all points in the growing
counties of New York, show that it
has been injured to such an extent
by the late cod weather and wet
Spring that the yield will prove not
m he than half an average.
The Presidents friends, it's said,
are urging him to write book to et-
feet Sherman's. 1t would doubtless
sell well as a curiosity of literature.
This is from the Memphis (Tenn.)
Appeal eff the result of the next
Presidential election depends upon
the prudence of the South, the victory
is already won for Our people are a
unit in proclaiming that secession is
dead slavery is dead that the Con
federacy has expired that no one pro-
poses to exhumG its remains that we
dismiss all our resentments, and pro-
pose to cherish no recolle ction of the
war, save the memory Of the brave
men who reflected honor upon Ameri-
can yalor."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26
STATE ITEMS.
There was quite snow storm at
Jericho on Sunday, May 18th.

There was quite snow storm 4,
Jericho on Sunday, May 18th.
Twenty five Congregational
churches in the State have received
an accession of about 500 members
since Jan. LIST.
j. F. Laducer, of Railroad street
St Johnsbury, has ''vamoosed the
ranche'--tor the present at least
and his saddler's shop is closed by the
law officers.
/. II. Edison, OF Bethel. didn't
get over the railroad crossing near the
branch bridge quite soon enough, the
other day, in consequence Of which
his wagon needs repairing.
About $1,000 worth Of liquors
was seized by Officer Stevens in B.
SCOTS hotel, Eden, on Monday. Mr..
Scott was also tried and fined $50 and
costs, amounting to $3.50.
M q. Hayes, who is alleged to
have set fire to the Rutland Opera
House building, has employed Col.
Charles II. Joyce to defend him in his
suit. The trial has been postponed
for three weeks, Or until the Opera
House ruins are examined to see ifany
of Mr.. Hayes goods can be found
"A man in Vernon has now on
hand $4,000 worth OF tobacco. He
raises from five to seven acres OF the
weed, yearly, and is holding it for IS
cents per pound.
Mount Mansfield was visited by u
severe snow storm on Sunday night,
May 1G. AT the top of the mountain
about foot Of snow fell, and at the
base several inches.
The Valcour Community, started
under the patronage of Mr.. Orrin
Shipman, in Vermont, having been a
failure, Mr.. Shipman now offers his
estate to Victoria Woodruff without
reserve, and invites her to start
community there Of 1.-The right stamp
-Messrs. Moore, Remington and
Winslow, the Massachusetts revivalist
laymen, held meetings at st, Johns
bury, Sunday and Monday, and there
was no hall large enough to hold the
congregations. Nearly hundred
conversions are claimed in the two
days.
The Burlington Sentinel says
that one Of the recent social events in
that city was the marriage OF Albert
f. Clark (colored), lately employed
at the American and Anna Burns
(white), pastry cook at the same
place.
The Montpelier Aryus d Patriot
tells of a remarkable cat at Montpe-
lier, which thoughtfully removed two
of her kittens from burning barn,
and leaped through Il barrier Of fire,
nearly. roasted, but still alive. Such
Il cat is worth hund teds and thousands
Of human beings who haven't the
first conception Of what self sacrifice
is.
Mrs. Sarah W. French, wife of
the late Dea. Daniel French, is the
Oldest woman i'll the town of Hardwick
Vt. She retains all her faculties to a
degree, and enjoys good
health. Mrs. French Is sister OF
Mr., Worcester, of dictionary fame, OF
whom she relates many anecdotes.
Montpelier is to hold a meeting
to consider the question Of introduc:
ing water from Berlin Pond, situated
about three miles from Montpelier.
Bonds to an samount not exceeding
$4,000 will be issued if the people
regard the project favorably. If wat
er is taken from this pond, which GOV.
ers over 200 acres, Montpelier will
have an inexaustable source of supply
and.a water system which cannot be
onuollo5 in Nau, EnUlan6
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Weathersfield.
-Hor::e distemper is prevalent in
some parts ofthe town.
The Rev. Mr.. Smith, of West
Claremont, n. H., is at present preach
ing at Weatherstield Bow each Sunday
afternoon, services commencing at 2
p. NJ. He "tills the bill" completely,
and the attendance is increasing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26

The man who will keep paper a
length of time, and then send 1t back
"refused " and "uncalled for" would
swallow blind dogs dinner, and then
beat the dog for being blind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-05-26

AN English lady has left by will
800, annual income, toward
liquidating the public debt of Great
Britain.
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1.-THE WORLD AND ITS WORK.
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1.-THE WORLD AND ITS WORK.
[Binghamptom Leader.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-05-13
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.

Important Decision-The Supreme Court
Declares that Congress has the Power to
Regulate Interstate Commerce.
The Supreme Court of the United States, in
deciding the capitation case between the State
of Maryland and the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road, went somewhat outside of the record to
give an opinion upon the general power of
Congress to regulate Interstate commerce.
This decision cannot fail to attract attention
throughout the country, as it practically antici-
pates a case in the Granger interests, and de-
cides that Congress under the Constitution
has the power to regulate commerce
between the States. Tie case of the
State of Maryland against the Baltimore and
Ohio road was claim of Maryland for $500, 900
from that road under provision of the charter
of that road which provides that certain capi-
tation tax should be annually paid to the State
in consideration of the charter. The railroad
entered the plea that the provision is uncon-
stitutional in that it is an impediment placed
by Maryland in the way of commerce, and an
other States through Maryland The Supreme
Court ruled that the agreement to pay the
capitation tax is valid contract, and not un-
constitutional. The passage in the decision
relative to the general power of Congress over
transportation is something in the nature
of an ObiteT' dlctunl. The Court, In substance,
says: 1t is often difficult to draw the line be-
tween the power of State over commerce and
the provisions of the Constitution. 1t is indis-
putaDle that the State cannot impede commerce
in their attempts to regulate it. The question
practically is where the regulation of commerce
by State ends and the obstruction to travel
begins. The chief remedy of the public against
excessive tolls is in competition. The question
whether Congress has the power to regu-
late Interstate commerce has occn-
pied the most powerful minds of the
country. This power was exercised in COM
plotting the old Cumberland road and the Pacific
railroad. 1t is to be hoped that no occasion
will again arise to make the exercise of this
power necessary, and that the States will not be
SO regardless of their own interests as to en-
deavor to repose restrictions upon travel. If
the States do this they may expect that Con-
gress. to protect the citizens of the nation,
will exercise to the utmost degree its constitu-
tional power to control inter State commerce.
The progress of merchandise must be unim-
peded. Commercially, this is one country, and
the general interest of the whole country
demands that there shall be no interference
with the due progress of commerce. No local
interests can be permitted to interfere with this
great principle, but the rights of the States
must also be protected. Hence the court de-
cides that the charter of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad was a legitimate, reasonable, and con-
stitutional contract with the State. The opin-
ion is unanimous, with the exception of Justice
Miller, who dissents. His dissent goes to the
points of the main case, however, and does not
refer to the general statement as to the power
of Congress over Interstate commerce.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-05-13
Curious Story,

If story told by the st. Paul Dis
patch is authentic, the assassination of
Thomas a'Becket at the implied COM
mand of Henry III. has parallel in the
very recent history of this country. The
Minnesota massacres, it will be remem-
bered, resulted in the execution of
thirty-eight of the principle Sioux con-
cerned in them. Over 300 had been con-
demned to death by military commits
sion, but it wasfinally decided to execute
only those who had been recognized as
active leaders in the butcheries. The
Dispatch now claims that the execution
was entirely without authority. A citi-
zen who accompanied the Minnesota del
egation sent to Washington to obtain the
Presidents signature to the death-war
rant tells this story:
"After the transaction of some minor
matters, Senator Ramsey drew from his
pocket telegram from Gen. Fl. FL. Sib-
ley, asking for the Executive order to
execute thirty-eight convicted savages.
After hurried reading of the dispatch,
Mr.. Lincoln. turning nervously in his
seat, and showing his long, iank fingers
up through his hair, said !: ooh! Oh /!
dear Senator and friends, this is too bad;
this calling upon me to give, in cold
blood, my official or formal sanction or ed
let to the execution of thirty-eight human
| beings! It seems to me there can be
nothing on record, no precedent from
any civilized ruler, nothing in the his
tory of the world like it, and I tremble
at its contemplation. Mr.. Ramsey, why
why didn't Gen. Sibley first do the
hanging, and then, if necessary, ask me
to approve his actions'"
Acting upon this suggestion Gf such 6
construction could be placed upon .it)
Senator Ramsey said, "An right. Mr.
Lincoln" and then telegraphed to Gen
Sibley to go ahead with the hanging
which he did.-Chicago Tribune.