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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17

The leading journals are few ii
either party that can afford to .ieopar-
die their regulations for common
sense, common justice and Constitu.
tional knowledge by an endorsement
of the Civil Rights bill, as it was fin
ally passed. The New York Times
certainly is not of thenumber. 1t con-
siders the new measure supertluous,
and, so far is it will have any effect,
officiously meddlesome in the social
rights of both races. 1t believes that
the educated class of colored people
who have their no nes in Savannah,
Charlestown, New Orleans and other
Southern cities, will never tale advan-
tage OF the provisions of the new law.
"l'he very fact that they are educated
and refined will deter them from fore
ing their presence upon their white
neig hbors. They have a certain ar
istocracy, caste of their own; many
Of them are even proud Of their
blood" The negro politician, the
ignorant field hand, "who, by his very
brutality, has forced his way into and
disgraces positions Of honor and
trust" is a type of the class that will
take every opportunity to inhict petty
annoyances upon their former masters
Neither does the Times think itpossi
bic to generally enforce the new law
1t will be either evaded or openly re
sisted, and, so far as it accomplishes
anything, it will simply work out by
violent means results which the citi
zens of the South would freely hav,
conceded, if left to themselves, and il
much less time than they will be dis
posed to concede them when they Sc,
a price of compulsory and offensive
legislation behind them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
SPIRIT OF THE AGE,
Wednesday, Mar. II, 1875.
The New Hampshire Election.

We give in another place in this
paper the results of the recent election
in New Hampshire.
We think that the invincible ever
wide awake Democracy of the Granite
State did nobly in this contest. Bet
ter than we had ''reason to expect
against the money, and corruption of
the Radicals of the State, aided by
the Administration at the National
Capital. We have gained essential
victory, for which we feel thankful.
In another column may be found the
particulars as stated above.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
Twentieth Year for PyIe's Saler

atus and not one successful rivd. Ev-
erybody acknowledges its superiority
in all respects. IT is always put up in
pound packages under my name, and
sold by first-class Grocers. Beware
that you are not deceived by the mis-
representations of crafty dealers.
JAMES PYLE, MANI.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17

The Appropriations made by the
first session of the Forty-third Con,
gress aggregated one hundred and fiji
ty-fve million dollars, The aggregate
appropriations made by the session
just closed was somewhat in excess Of
that amount, Notwithstanding the eco
nomicalness which, in appearance at
least, characterized the business of the
last Congress.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17

The population of the new State
of Colorado isn't equal to that Of an
average Boston Ward. No matter
about the population" in the new
State, as long as it is expected to add
another Republican link to the Union
OF States, A thing much needed by
that party "about these days"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17

The Civil Service Reform which
was pretended to have been establish
elk in the National Government, a
short time ago, regulating appoint
ments to office, is now abolished.
This "humbug" can not cheat the
people of the country any longer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17

The papers say that if Andy
Johnson was as susceptible as some
folks, there would be danger ofhis be-
ing spoiled in Washington. Hes
well picked, though.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17

The New Jersey Legislature has
taken appropriate and worthy action
in adopting resolutions asking the
President of the United States to
order a new trial and review of the
case of Gen. Fitz John Porter. 1t is
incomprehensible that State should
be obliged TO take the initiative in
this matter, especially under present
circumstances. The President of the
United States, being himself a soldier
would naturally be expected to under
stand the sensitiveness of brother
soldier resting under an unmerited re-
proach. There is abundant evidence
that it is unmerited but, even if the
President doubted it, facts which have
convinced the Legislature Of State,
a majority of the people of the whole
country, and such eminent jurists as
Charles O'Conor, Reverdy Johnson
Judge Abbott and others, ought to be
allowed their due weight in establish
ing Gen. Porters entire innocence
Hardly had the decree of that hasty
tribunal which condemned Gen. Port
er before it tried him, been passed,
than the reaction began to take place
President Lincoln distrusted the yer
dict. and would have ordered new
trial had he lived and there is hardly
a doubt in the mind Of every unprtj
udiced citizen that an honorable mar
and a brave soldier has had to bear
by imputation, for dozen years the
burden of another's blunder or crime
The resolutions adopted by the Legis
lature are hearty and unconditional
and, without doubt, they voice the
sentiment ofthe people of New Jersc,
and many other States. Let thu
President see to it that he does not
add another to his sius Of omission b,
neglec'ing to heed this appeal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
Diamond Rheumatic Cure.
R H z u NJ A r S M

SuiNs
In its history this Invaluable medicine occu-
pies the most honorable position possible 70 /
any remedy TO attain. a few years since it
was known only to the friends and neighbours
and patients Of the proprietor, and always
sought for by them whenever troubled with
Rheumatism, and in this way came 20 the no.
tce of physicians generally, and through1heir
favorable expression, and its acknowledged
value as Rheumatic Remedy, the demand
for it became so frequent and urgent as to
oblige its proprietor to increase his facilities
fer its manufacture. It's reputation rapidly
extended, and soon orders, letters OF inquiry,
letters Of thanks, and certificates of praise
were daily received from all sections Of the
United States and Canada. and in this way, on
a basis of its merit alone-unaided by "tricks
of trade" or special etiorts-it has risen to its
present enviable position Wherever intro
duced il has received the most ilattering pref
erence i'll the treatment of all rheumatic com
plants. In this We are really grateful and
happy, not alone because our medicine finds
ready sale, and is consequently profitable to
us do we say this. put because we open new
field in medical science, and cure at once what
the best medical practitioners have for ages
found so difficult even to relieve.
We fill place heretofore unoccuped. We
relieve the suffering and minister to Gods
poor we restore the laboring man to the use
of his injured limbs, and save him scores OF
times its cost in doctors bills we carry con-
tentment and gladness into the home of the
afflicted, and consequently are remembered
by millions of grateful souls.
This medicine is for sale at all Druggists
throughout the United States and Canada.
If it happens that your Druggist has not got il
in stock ask him to send for it to the Whole
sale Agents. ll699yll
W. W. WhippIe & Co.,
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GEO. G. GOODWIN d. CO.,
No. 80 Hanover ST., Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
vICK's
FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1875.

Published Quarterly.-January Number JUS
issued and contains over 100 pages, 500 En-
cravings, descriptions of more than 500 of our
best FLOWERS and VEGETABLES, with
directions for culture, colored plate, etc.
The most useful and elegant work of the kid
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Published in English and German.
Address,
JAMES WICK, Rochester. N. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17

Gov. Ingersoll, Of Connecticut
has appointed March 26th as Fast
Day. Good Friday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
"A from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay,
and all the effects Of youthful indiscretion
will, for the sake of suffering humaniti, send
free to all who need it, the recipe and direc
ton for making the simple remedy by which
he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience can'do so by ad-
dressing in perfect confidence,
JOHN i. OGDEN, ~ Cedar st., New York.
7n6
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
To consul MP TIHES.

The advertiser, having been permanently
cured of that dread disease, Consumption, by
simple remedy, is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means OF cure. To
all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used, gree of charged, with the
directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find sure Cure for Consump.
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address
Rev. L. a. WILSON, [7m6l
1874 Penn St., Williamsburgh, New York
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.

The footings Of the First Congress-
ional District eject Jones (Dem.), By
472 plurality F.; Bell Uem,), in the
Second District, By l54 plurality; and
Blair (Rep), in the Third District, by
Is plurality.
In commenting upon the results of
this election despatch from Concord,
N. H., says:
Nov that the smoke Of the battle
has cleared away, nothing but words
Of commentator are due to the De
mocracy for the gallant fight they
made under the adverse circumstances
with which they had to deal. The
Radicals had all the money they de.
sired at their command, and used it
with the most uhblushing etfrontery.
Manufacturers having Democrats in
their employ gave them the alterna-
tive Of voting their ticket or be dis
charged from their work. In this city
and in other places q dozen Represen-
tatives were secured in this way,
which would otherwise have been
Democratic. In Manchester the cry
of fraud was raised by the Radicals
in order the better to cover up their
own tracks. The utter want of truth
in these charges is shown by an analy-
sis Of the vote in that city, where the
Democratic vote was increased only
three hundred from last year, while
the Radical increase was over FIVE
HUNDRED. But for all that the De-
mocracy of Manchester elected their
Senator, gave Mr.. Bell a handsome
plurality, elected their Mayor and a
majority of the City Government"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
SHARP'S RIFLE CO.,

Manufacturers of Patent Brcech-loading, Mill
tary, Sporting and Creedmoor Ritles. Tho
Best i'll the World. Winner at Information
al and nearly all other principal matches a
Creedmoor. (Seo Official l;ecord.)
Spring Rifle. $50 TO SIS
CrcchEIoor Rifles with
Elevations for 1909 yas,, $50 & Si25
Send for Illustrated Catalogue.
Armory and Office. Il. G. WESTCOIT.
Hartford, Conn. President
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
SD PER WEEK,

Agents wanted everywhere. Business strict
ly legitimate. Particulars free. Addres,
WORTH & Co., st. Loui Mo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
THE COUNCIL.

The Democrats claim majority i'll
the Council, though the districts have
not been figured sufficiently to determ-
inc finally. The vote in the State
yesterday is said to have been the
largest ever polled.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1875-03-17
The Election in New Hampshire.

The following despatch was receiv-
ed at Concord, N. H., March 10th -
The returns of all but eight towns
of the State have been received at the
People office here. The footings of
the towns are as follows: $50 towns
and wards give Cheney (Rep.) 3s.77l
Roberts Dem.) 3s.6SS; White
(Temp.) and scattering, 67S. The
same towns last year gave McCutch-
ius Rep.), 1880; Weston Dem. },
25.2O5 Blackmer (Temp.) and scat
terlng, 2O77. Republican net gain,
1927. Cheney's minority, sos, and
the towns yet to be heard from gave
last year, McCutchins, 2S1; Weston,
313 scattering, 7. Adding last
years vote in these towns give the
Republicans net gain Of 27SS, and
Cheneys minority 634.
The aggregate vote Of the State is
the largest, it is stated, ever given.
The Temperance vate has been most
ly given tor the Republican candidate
for Governor. This is some of the
Republican increase of votes which
they boast about.
TIE LEGISLATURES.
Estimating four towns in Coos coun-
ty, not returned, to give the same
vote as last year, the Republicans
have majority in the House, but the
exact figures cannot be given. They
claim it by from six to twelve, which
may be proved to be correct by the
final returns. The tootings Of the
several Senatorial Districts indicate
that they stand as follows No. l, Re
publican No. 2, no choice No. 3,
Democratic No. 4, no choice No.
5, Republican No. 6, Democratic ;
No. 7, Republican No. 8, Democrat
ic ; No. 9, Republican No. 10, Re-
publican ; No. II, Democratic; No.
IL, Democratic This leaves the Sen
ate with five Republicans and FIVE
Democrats, and no choice in two dis
tricts. There is no election of Gov
ernor by the people, and the duty of
selection will deyolve npon the Leg
islaturc, which will doubtless elect
Cheney, the Republican candidate.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-01-29
The Whale Fishery.

The Pail M1lI G0zette gives some
statistics on the whale fishery, which,
though limited to England, serve to indi-
cate the decline of this industry among
all nations. In 1914, 143 English ships
were engaged in whaling, with result
of the capture of / 1881 " fish. and the
produce of 10, 9,4O8 tons of oil AS an
example of !" the luck " of the fishery,
it is mentioned that one ship came home
"clean," another obtained but one tish,
whilst third captured forty. In 1924,
the British whaling feet had dropped to
Ill vessels, and the number OF hsh
taken was 761. In 1884 the number OF
whalers was reduced to 76; in 1874, to
80. The take of fish this last year
amounted to 125, yielding 1900 tons OF
oil aud 80 tons of whalebone. In 1854,
the British whalers numbered So, and
the catch was 81 whales. The frst
record of the capture of seals by En-
glish occurs in 1841. when the Peter
head boats pulled 1880. Seal-oil was
5000 per ton. In 1874 the capture
of 48 seals is recorded; in 1854, OF
SO, ,3O1.
During the last twenty years the
whale fishery has still further declined
not, as the Gazette urges, on account
of the invention of gas, but because OF
the great scarcity of whales and the ex-
cessive peril of the occupation. The
Greenland whale is almost entirely ex-
terminated, and other species have been
SO reduced in numbers as te make their
capture an Improbable adventure,
while no industry of the sea is SO
fraught with disaster to those who en-
gage in it.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-01-29
A Chemical DiricnIt1.

A lively exchange tells the following
story: "One of our merchants recently
sold gross of matches to a woman,
who, on reaching her home, could not
make them burn. In O towering pas
sion, which increased all the way back,
she returned and demanded, why did
you cheat me with these worthless
matches p Matches responded the
grocer pleasantly-he always wears a
smile for his custoners-'w what is the
trouble with the matches !? They
won't burn, not one of them,' was the
quick, angry response. Let us see,
said the gentleman, applying the
charged end to his pantaloons and
causing it to blaze instanter; that
burns well enough But the rest
won't, replied the woman, who began
to fear that she had walked seven miles
and was to return seven more on foot,
and had got angry for nothing. The
grocer opened three punches and
proved them all the same. I don't
want to burn up all your Matches he
said, but there is not one that will not
burn the same way Chagrined, she
stared at him with tiger eyes, and, not
to be beaten, burst out-'If they will,
you don't s'pose, every time want a
fire, Tn coming all this way to rub
them on the seat of your trowsers, do
Won p"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-01-29
A Fortunate Dream.

The Montpelier Cvt.) WateAna0n
tells the following One of our in
surance companies had heavy insur-
ance upon certain dwelling house in
this State. Recently, a lady living in
the house (the owner being temporarily
absent) dreamed that there was hole
in the chimney in the attic, with KIN
dlings piled about it, apparently for
the purpose of firing the house. So
much did the dream trouble her that
she could only be satisfied by q personal
inspection of the spot, when, to the
surprise of ali, she found everything
just as she had dreamed a hole broken
through the chimney and filed with
matches, paper and wood kindlings, the
whole carefully covered up with a
board, and the board held In place by a
stone, all ingeniously arranged for a
very mysterious conhagration. Il is
needless to add that the insurance COM
pany regarded this discovery as good
cause for at once canceing the policy. -
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-01-29

patch at him at midnight and called for
copy in an hour. His rounded periods
were docked, his wit voted heavy, his
gods and goddesses laughed at by these
clever touch-and-go lads no older than
his sons. He was asked to resign at
last. Since last May he has haunted
the newspaper offices, struggling to get
in as news editor, dramatic critic, re-
porter, earning five dollars now and
then by an odd letter or book notice.
He has been in lack of a meal some
times i'll and friendless. s'Even with
the salary of the Cyorion's schief,' >" he
wrote to Mary, Z" I could not support
you here"
A fortnight ago a committee from
larry town offered him the NeaUs again,
and he went beck a gaunt, haggard,
but happy man. He took o square
meal of Mary's turkeys, pies, and innu-
merable preserves, surrounded by his
rosy girls and boys, and went down to
the office. The big wooden chair
opened its arms to welcome him !; the
yellow naples nodded in at thewindow
the very sun shining through the red
mist over the hill slopes was full of
friendliness. Every boy and dog knew
him and was glad. There was a state
dinner at the hotel that night to well
come him. and Mac made speech full
of his old fire. Z" How brilliant" he
said. "are the temptations of the great
world /! How bitter (like apples of
Sodom) are even it's triumphs For
me, I ask no better boon of fate than to
live in Tarrytown and die among my
own people. "-Nea0 York Tribune.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-01-29
Care Of the Far

The Scientific american thinks that
the ear is quite as liable to injury from
draughts of air as from cold water. The
modern style of cutting the hair of men
and of arranging the hair of women, is
much to be deprecated, because it was
intended by nature that the hair should
fall over the ear and form thus a pro-
lection to it. But as we. cannot throw
down SO great a goddess as fashion, we
must use care and artificial means for
the preservation of this delicate organ.
If sitting in draught is unavoidable,
the handkerchief should be applied to
the ear exposed, or q pledget Of cotton
inserted within it. The ordinary man
ner of washing the face does no harm
to the ear, because the canal leading to
the drum Of the ear is partially pro-
tected by wax, and water does not pene-
trate far but all the swabbing of the
ear, whether with dry cloth or lint
moistened with hot or cold water,
or other fluid, is by no means to be
advised, as it removes the wax, the
necessary safeguard to the internal ear.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-01-29
A Needed Railroad Reform.

The news that the great American
dead head has driven to despair all the
managers of all the railroads, and COM
PEELED them to recognize him as bellig-
erent, is rendered less al, rming by the
further information that one great line
has struck blow at the sleeping-car
monopoly and reduced it's rates from
So for each berth to $3.50. Sleeping
and palace cars are always running and
earning money, their life is longer than
that of other rolling stock, and they are
always filed to their utmost capacity,
so that there is no earthly reason why
their occupants should be charged at
the rate of So night. plus fifty cents
or 81 to the orter. Great as is their
convenience for the business traveller
who desires fully to economize his time,
their expense is by NO means light ON
his pocket, and if so desirable reform
as a reduction can be brought about and
made general, the travelling public, East
and West, will be deeply Indebted to
the Illinois Central Company. .-Neao
York World.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-01-29
Origin Of Typhoid Fever.

A controversy as to the origin oi
typhoid fever is held by various men OF
science in the columns Of the London
Times. DIR. Lionel Beale takes the
position that fever germs viii not be
developed from filth The influence OF
bad air arising from defective sewerage,
the vicinity Of foul matters, etc, etc.
is to prepare the human system for the
invasion of feYer-germs when imported,
and to render It favorable to their
growth and multiplication. When the
body is perfectly healthy and strong, it
is able to resist successfully the action
of fever-gerns but, when it is dis
ordered and weakened through con-
tinued living in disregard of sanitary
laws. it is ready to fall victim to dis
ease and the generation of fever-poison.
The deduction is perfectly clear keep
the air and water pure as fundamental
precaution against all diseases.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-01-29

THE PRAIRIE FARMER.-We have long
been in the habit of calling the attention OF
merits of this enterprising and reliable farrn
and freside journal. We again do SO with
pleasure, and knowing thai we are thus doing
tho farmers and fruit-growers of this region
favor that they will appreciate<if they by
this means are induced to subscribe for it.
All its departments are richly filed with choice
and entertaining matter that renders it the
ablest and most popular paper published fol
the farmers OF the Northwest The sub
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be sent upon application to the Prairie Farm.
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