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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04


EssE1-The people Of Essex Centre had
quite a scare on sunday morning last, when
it was reported that woman was lost on
the plains /. seems that Mrs Foster )
mother, woman about ninety years Of age
but quite smart for that age. went berry
ine on the plains Saturday forenoon. Not
coming home at night, she daughter was
alarmed and rallied the neighbors on Sun
day morning in search Of her. a little
alter noon she was found quietly picking
berries about u mile away from the house,
seemingly unconscious Of the lapse of time.
Rumors Of disagreement in the household
and sundry hard knocks inflicted upon the
old lady are aAoat, as tie cause of her dis
appearance.
The pole raising on Saturday at the juno
ton was a very successful affair. 1t went
up safely and with will. the stout arms
of Democrats only pulling the ropes. The
pole is a very fine one. stands in n very con
| spicuous place. measures one hundred feet
from the ground to its top, and Is credit
| to the Democrats Of the town.
MIssIsQUoI SPsINGs.-A correspondent of
the Boston Gl01e tells this yarn About 10
years ago, prominent New York lawyer
visited ST. Adams, while suffering from
cancer lie had abandoned all hopes of re-
coyery, and took no pains TO conceal his
| gloomy forebodings. The hostess dreamed
that within circuit Of 10 miles a cure for
| her friend could be found. In the morning.
she sent messenger % ascertain II any
I healing waters were known IN the neighbor-
| hood, and he encountered farmer who
told him that upon his land there was a
| spring whose waters 'allus cured scrofula,
itch, and sich like Some of the water
was obtained, the lawyer began to take it,
and in two months was cured. And this
was the origin Of the Mlss>quoi Springs a.
| a Summer resort.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

COLLECTING by FoRcE-ln Leicester, Mr..
George Field was owing two of his hired
men, since last spring, - and didnot pay.
They watched the opportunity to catch him
alone and away from his house. and did 50
about one mile OF in one Of his meadows.
There they struck him, and BACKED his
eyes 50 that he could not get home alone,
and only did 50 by the assistance of pass
er by There was 81 on his person which
they took and departed to parts unknown.
They were from Canada The Sheriff was
at once summoned and search was made,
but in vain, as yet Mr. Field is about 50
years Of age, and i apt to have trouble
with those he employs He is quite
wealthy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

NoNHIu.-A Hayes and Wheeler clnb
Wa gr-aaz.i 40 Montpelier, Tuesday
hight. Vaa Hon. e.. W. Willard as Presi-
1snt- AAr.e and enthusiastic crowd was
p'e'eo;' ami speeches were made by Hon.
ID Ha'a. Montpelier, Henry Ballard
=. f. rI- -v. and Others
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

Co9L ELoPNzNT.-LaSt week. in Sails
bury, the wife Of Horrison Pratt became
dissatisfied with him, ana went away with
q negro servant who lived near by, to her
fathers homo in East Middlebury. where
She now is. Size has her youngest child,
about one year Of age, while her husband
takes the other two, nine and seven years
Of age, to his father in Salisbury. She
sid most OF their furniture and kept the
money. which could be but little as Pratt
was a very poor and bad manager. This
negro has frequented the house in Pratt :
absence and presence. and has knocked
Pratt down when he offered any objections
10 his visits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

-CI Wright, aged eighty
,...-an Of the war Of 1912,
Hel bis last on Wednesday,
De leaves large circle of rela-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

A'.lNr-A man named Michael Fox.
'e''-lht % aaupiain street, IN this city,
4'ieni ,ei g, -ai On board the New York
night tzira-- train, at Es-ex Junction, Tues
lAs ri-a;, alter j, was ia motion, and was
caught between the ear platform and the
Wall u the Depot; One foot and leg were
severely ha, ua, dangerously injured
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

ta.H ARRE-rFn.-John Reece, OF Rock
.-4ai. p. e.. was arrested at Derby Line,
% f-iay. charged with having uttered
logged paper at the National Bank Of Der
4 Line he was taken before q magistrate ;
-- ard. waving examination. was
band oylr ilr trial IN the SUN Of $500
l-- uu.,t1i 20 lra-aurgh jail. Five dis
t'.t l|rser.r- are charged. and the amount
ID forged paper discounted BY the bank
va $500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

MIaraA>cE NEErIN9 at City Hall,
,luL, ..caia-. was attended By a large
slla.. t-a lllr Cd the hall being com
rs.ss l.ci. ras orator Of the evening
Es- N-. D. " Bryant, of Lewiston. Maine,
sl. Delivered a vigorous and telling speech.
Nl,-N 4- furnished by a select choir.
Evl- announced by the President, Mr..
j. S Styles. that Judge NJ. Z. Tyler would
--lre-- the meeting next Sunday evening
Ias STATE HorsE.-A correspondent re-
..-,- that extensive repairs are being made
she State House. The old boiler, which
sever had cauaci,y to neat the building has
zen replaced hy fine new one, which also
finishes power. with which q new and ap-
-y5d .y-;cm OF ventilation is to be used
Anew carpet las been procured for the
asr-e-entatiycs ball. and the entire build
l. ieiug pat into fine condition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

N,s.sr, JuIY 2I.-The mar
r. .~ at week. Butter sold
.-..r fair. I-e 10 poe for choice.
fancy. Cheese. farm dai-
.. E--s, l5c per doz
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

MAsoNIC.-An organization was formed al
North Bennington, on Saturday, July %.
ID be known As the Masonic Historical
Society Of Vermont for the purpose Of
collecting a library, and the preservation of
ancient and modern documents relating to
the history and progress Of the institution
OF Masonry in the United States, for she
benefit Of members Of the craft, and the
Grand Lodge of Vermont. The president of
the society is Henry Clark, Of Rutland, and
among the other officers are Russell ). Taft,
). b. Hyndman and j B. lIollenbeck. Of
this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

9Th He-l 90 .. =
--s ..t. o'clock a. n TO nominate can
county officers i0f me ensuing wv
i'- .~.tr. n; County oomml''ee
Fpaiy ADAMS, County
o H. Fn,'I Is; Committee.
--. JOY 3f;h, ls76.
July 29-d2t&wow
,s,>z Ia, arrived IN town
80, BRls1ow is not coming to
4 .,-esent. as reported, but has
vgr, Desert, Maine
al he Republican County Con-
be held at the court house at
"a Tuesday, August 18th
the breach in the Cham
ware completed Saturday, and
-t-dsan resumed.
-Cl Wright, aged eighty
,...-an of the war of 1872,
.-..Gsl his last on Wednesday,
De leaves a large circle of rela-
bus loss.
N,s.sr. JUN 3I.-The mar
-~s a- 'a-t week Butter sold
.-..- fair. I-e TO POE for choice.
fancy. Cheese. farm dai-
... E---, l5c per doz
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

IT, avoid the danger % Injection, tle linen o. pcr
s0Ds suffering from SKIN Diseases u. cl uJa-ious
nature should be washed with ULEsN's SULPHUR
ant
HIlL's INsrANrAsEoUs HAZE DE contains no
metallic poison. July 70. 'd&Wiw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04
BLEssISc F0n NEFpLE-WoMEN AND ALL orEEE,
LNaA-sn N esLENIALA L.r--AnENL-

Whcopu- cough Isl greatly reduced the length
and severity TO-. lts run" by the use of Adam-ou' :
Betlulc Cough balsam. Aug 8, deoiswiT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

Noth.u- Ia more Aarrass ny than u Irors o- ho.Is
Fortunately i,ey c1u be quickly healed uy the use
90. hLENN's SULPHUR Soar. which rur-es the sore
OF IT. poisonous rus an7 proud lesn. and thus
removes the ou. 81 obstacle ~ IFS heal ~. nr0w
ycuuS 10 ten m uutcs v ta uriL's lSsrANrASEgt $
HAIR DYE Auz. 'dSslw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

l. o. Oh &. THE installation OF OH
GERS elect OF Champain Lodge, No. 20. L
O. Of q. T., took place at the regular meet
ing, Tuesday evening The following are
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04

....I>l -un saturday last john
au-ie,l. this state, walked on
uuc- 10 fourteen hours and
Immediately aitor this pc
....Ha walked an extra halt mile
-a4t minutes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-08-04
LEATHER BELTS.

such rs are su much q demand Iu.f now \ lot %.
kUtHlN6s various -ty les ami qual 't.es. and on
Moaday, We shall open very large AMI complete
ass -imeut
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

MARK THE CONTRAST +! - 1t is
worthy of notice that all the "outra.
ges" upon negroes at the South, are
In the Republican States, where the
governors, judges, prosecuting attorn-
evs, and the rest of the Otfice.h holders
are Republicans. In the Democratic
States there is good order and good
government, and negroes and white
people are alike protected. - Hartford
Times of Aug. 3.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

President Grant rebukes Demo
cratic Congress for cutting down ex.
Senses. He has no word of encour
agement for economy. On the con-
trary, he wants Congress to continue
the extravaganza which has prevailed
for years past. Grant and the leaders
who control the Republican party
have no sympathy with the oppressed
tax payers. They cannot zee how it
is that Democrats should be so earn.
est in favor of retrenchment. 1t has
been the custom of the Republican
leaders to use the peoples money to
accomplish selfish and personal ends,
and hence it is hard to come down to
a plain, honest, economical administra-
ton of public affair,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
The Massachusetts Democratic

The Massachusetts Democratic
State Convention is TO be held at
Worcester, Wednesday, Sept. 9Th.
Speaking of this convention and Of
the condition Of the party in the sold
Bay State" the Boston Post says: 1T
will be an occasion of much impor.
lance to the State, and it is not too
early to prepare for a proper represen-
tation OF the Democratic Reform par.
ty OF Massachusetts. The members
OF the Committee report most en-
couraginging condition of public sen
tlment throughout the State, and
great things may be expected in No
vember.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

Remember says Radical Demo
cratic exchange, shat Grant endorses
Hayes and Hayes endorses Grant, and
that to vote tor Hayes is simply to
vote for ever otfice-holding and cor
rupt thief in the country You can
no more separate Grant from Hayes
than could the doctors separate the
Siamese-Twins. The 'tellow feeling
which finds them must be severed by
the Democracy in November, and that
thank God, involves the political de-
>truction of both"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
c n DAVENPORT. Chairman
.TSo Is PICKETT, cor,,+o,.;o.
Gro f EATON, ''''''"''''
CHARLES +. II. MOORE, AGE Reporter.

The letter OF Coy. Tilden should
be read by every voter in the land.
The document il lon" and covers ev-
cry point which will come into the
present National contest. a clearer
statement of the financial difficulties
of the hour could not have been writ
ten, and the true remedy for the tinan.
cial evils of the day is to be found
Just where and how Gov. Tilden sug
gests. His resoDing Is sound, logical,
convincing and conclusive. He does
not use words to conceal his thoughts (;
there are no glittering generalities,
flourish of promises to do something
grand some time. lie does not write
as partisan, but Ike the statesman
which h, is. His letter shows him to
be great man and just the man for
the tines His arguments are unan
swerable and full of logic and truth,
He is the man to direct the ship Of
State out of her present dangerous
surroundings, and to conduct the ma.
ton safely out of Its present Difficult.
ties. The letter of Gov. Hendricks is
equally clear and strong. These two
letters are models in composition. in
statements, in the enunciations of doc
trines and principles, and will COM
mand the respect and support of all
high-minded men throughout the en-
tire county, New Hampshire Pat
riot.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

While the President is raging
with the desire to make war upon the
South, and while Morton and Logan
aud Boutwell, are stirring up old ha-
trcds by monstrous storlc, IN the Sen
ate, private advices from the Southern
States, received in the regular course
Of business correspondence by mer-
chants in this city, tell OF a better
state Of feeling than has existed for
years. The negroes are contented,
happy and secure in their rights, learn
ing to practice industry and putting
by little, and the relations between
black and whites are friendly and har-
moDious, This is the testimony of
business men, planters and cotton
dealers, who care little for politics ex-
cept as it has A practical influence up
on the material prosperity of trade
and production.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

What Governor Tillen has done
in New York, and what the Demo
cratic Congress has done, Governor
Houston has been doing in Alabama.
Says the Montgomery -Idrertissr lie
stopped the leaks, cut down expenses,
he practiced the most rigid economy,
and will save the people at least s20,-
100000 during his term. Wherever
the Democrats have control in the
South order prevails, and the people
secure in their person and property
[St. Louis Times of Aug. 7.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
Gov. Rutherford B. Hayes, sa,

Coy Rutherford B. Hayes, says
:" is lin the hands of the committee, "
wherenpon the Worcester Mass
Press, remarks 'If he Is already in
the hands of these fellows, Zach
Chandler & Co., how in thunder is
he going to get out of their hands if
elected q This self same question
now puzzles not only the Tilden and
Hendrick s men all over the country,
but other honest voters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

The New York Times in its
BLACKBOARD and libelous attacks upon
Gov. TildeD, follows the example set
by the abusers of Gen. Andrew Jack.
sou, when he was the Democratic can
didate for the presidency, The old
hero was then called an adulterer, a
bully, murderer, quarrelsome duel
list, a rowdy and an ignoramus. But
he was elected
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

President Grant in a message to
the House Of Representatives, dated
July 3lst opposed economy, or in
other words, the measures adopted by
that body that would procure a reduc-
ton in the expenses of the govern.
ment. Mark this fact.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

At the municipal election held in
Portsmouth, N. H., on Tuesday the
LIST inst, the Republicans carried the
city. Mayor Goodrich the present
incumbent was elected by clear ma.
jority Oft! A little Republican Leg
islation is nice thing occasionally.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

The Chicago Evening Telegraph.
started just eight weeks ago, was dis
continued a few days since for the
want of support. lizard Times" these
for newspapers with no crumbs falling
from Uncle Sans table.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

1t is gratifying to find so many
Republicans who recognize the ability
OF MIR. Tildeu, and acknowledge that
he is the fit man for President. Mr..
Tilden's Republican vote in this city
and State will be very large. He has
won these Republicans over by sheer
force of character and actual reforms.
-[New York Sun of Aug. 8.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

If we elect Hayes on the "bloody
shirt" theory, we are delivered, bound
hand and foot, to the disreputable
gang for whose overthrow We have
been SO long laboring. IN. Y. Ma.
ton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

In our editorial note on the sec.
ond page # our last weeks paper
just under the letters Of acceptance
we stated incorrectly that the Demo,
Gratis in this County can give 10000
votes. 1t should have been 1000, and
we shall do we'll if we even give that
number But let us stir up and see
about it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
From a DISTINGUISHED Jurist,

i have tried the Peruvian Syrup
and the result fully sustanS your pre-
diction. 1t has made new man OF
me, infused into my system new vigor
and energy | am no longer tremu-
lous and deoilitated, as when you last
saw me, but stronger, heartier, and
with larger capacity for labor, mental
and physical, than at any time during
the last five years
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

The Dem ocratic House struggles
day after day to save money for the
people. A Republican Senate and u
Republican President resist every eff
fort at relrenchment - Albany Argus
of Aug. Z.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

Frauds are being developed fast
in the Navy Department. The "Ad-
ministration" must look out for thun-
der and Lightning. Some OF these
precious honest souls may get killed,
or awfully "smirched.'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
VERMONT.


of Essex junction have signed con
tract to trust no man after Angus
21sl.
The owners Of the copper mine
in Berkshire having sunk a shaft |!
feet, ard taken out some fifteen ton.
OF copper ore, con,ider it a promising
and valuable mine. Capt. Thomas a
Chase, Of the Union Copper Mine in
Corinth. has secured control Of the
party.
The homeopathic physicians Of
Northern Vermont have organized {
society TO be known as the 'Iar,.v!.++l,
Valley Homeopathic Medical Society,"
ana have elected DR.. J. NJ. Sanhom
OF East Hardwlck, as president.
Willie. son Of John Even Of
Montpelier, WIS attacked by a hull,
Tuesday, while raspberrying by
"Worcester branch lie wa. badly
cut up, and would probably have been
killed but for speedy assistance.
AT lIy"epark on Sunday youth
named Courtney, 10 years Of age, was
seized 10y two tramps while picking
berries and barberousiy mu,ilated
L, Q. g. Lamar, OF Mississippi,
is to address II series Of Democratic
mass meeting, III this Safe, hegin-
ming in Huringt,a! shortly.
A military company has been
formed in Montpelie@, called the Pit
kin Guards. in honor of Gen. p p.
Pitkin.
Judge SmalIey Of Burlington is
reported TO be improving daily, and
strong hopes are entertained that he
will rally from his recent attack of
paralysis,
Charles Buck, Of Newport, went
across the line into Canada. a few DAYS
since, and bought two quarts Of rum
to do his having with. He met TIE
custom house officer on his way home,
who relieved him of lis tan ele-foot. a
good horse and new wagon.
IL, p. Foster, proprietor of hotel
at East Corinth, has abscondrd, leav
Jag liabilities amounting to $4,000.
We learn that the Tilden Il Hen
bricks flag was purposely torn to
pieces few days since, by u stream of
water being directed against it from
one OF the new MIGRANTS. Such con-
duct is decidedly dirty and mean, and
no gentleman will approve OF it even
II he belong to the opposite political
party. - DanvilIe Star
There are now ll6 men and one
woman confined in the State Prison at
Windsor-iive Of whom are colorrd.
One hundred of these are at work at
80 cents day each for II. II. Maivh.
inncy Il Co. Of Boston on new one
year shoe contract. which went into
effect Aug. |. The remaining sixteen
work for the State as cooks. taiors,
inside and outside walters, washers,
etc.
Saturday last, a party OF Canadi
ans came over to Richford and fought
4 duel Arthur Revert. the challeny-
'r, was wounded in the leg by bis op.
ponent, Leon Nendrey. They were
rre.ted. The penalty is ten years
Imprisonment and fine of $1,000 for
he principals, and five years impris
for seconds or a $1,000 fine
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

sulphur and MolasseS, the old
fashioned internal remedy for the Itch,
is obsolete. That and other obnex-
ious skin diseases are cured in half the
time, without disordering the stomach,
by Glenn's Sulphur Soap, the great
external anti scorbulic.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

In 1864 some Indiana enthusiast
wrote a flaming poster calling for Il
Democrating meeting. Hon. r. A.
Hendricks was set down rs one of the
speakers. The poster denounced the
war with great bitterness. Mr., Hen
bricks didn't attend the meeting and
had nothing to do with it, but the
Grant-Hayes papers publishes the
aforesaid "poster" all the same. A
tai: specimen OF their election ring
lodges.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

Fort, the loud mouthed radical
from Illinois, who has had more to say
about the purity Of the Republican
party than almost any membcr,ot his
party, is proven to have sold his vote
for Doorkeeper in the For;y-Secoud
Congress for 100 copies Of the Agli-
cultural Report, The evidence taken
before the Committee OF Accounts is
unimpeachable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
- ---------7--77Z- ---------
M1RRIE'D.

In Woodstock, Aug, 18th, by Rev. NJ.
Kidder, Geo. E. Pearsons, of Brdgewatcr,
and Miss Hattie j. Bisbec, of Woodstock.
In East Ora Vile Aug. 9th, by ID. Tarbell.
Esq, Mr.. Seth Henry King of East Gran.
vile, and Miss Katie s. Robinson, of Brain
tree. VI.
In holy bonds of wedlock met,
This loving, happy pair,
The ways of life to try and meet,
And in its j'ys to share. corrected.
In Woodstock, Aug. 10, by Rev. L. w
Hicks, Mrs. Ada 3. Allen to Wallace f..
King, both of Pomfret.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
Democratic County Ticket.

For Senators,
II. L. RODIMON, Of Bridgewater.
OTIS CHAMBERLAIN, of Pomfret.
J. W. PIERCE, of Springfield,
For Asst. Judges,
JOS. b. DANFORTH, of Barnard,
GEO. l.. FLETCHER, of Chester,
For Judges Of Probate,
Hartford Dist. NJ. SYLVESTER, ofBethel
Windsor Dist. S. r. STOCKER, Windsor.
For States Attorney,
MARTIN H. GODDARD, of Ludlow.
For Sheriff,
DON c POLLARD, of Cavcndish.
For High Baili6r
J. F. PAIGE, of Springfield.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

Halls Vegetable Slcilian Hair
Remover removes scurf and all impur.
tiles from the scalp.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16

--HeWs Crusible, is the title OF a
paper published at Vineland. N J..
Plain Auglo.Saxop, certainly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
KENTUCKY.

The election was also held III this
good old Democratic State on Monday
the 18th INST. The election was Tor
Local officers aud the Democrats have
carried the State by an increasing ma
,joiity. Particulars hereafter Gov.
McCrcarys term expires Sept. 1879.
The work opens promislngly for
Tlldcn and Reform.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
WOODSTOCK PRICE CURRENT
BIRTHS.

In Woodstock, Aug. 6. daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B, Darby.
In Woodstock, Aug. IL, son to Mr..
and Mrs. A. E. Hathaway.
In Quechee, Aug. II, n son to Mr.. and
Mrs. George f. Fogg.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-08-16
THE ELECTIONS.

The election held in Alabama on
Monday the eth inst, was n snbstan-
tial victory in favor of Democracy ;
Tilden and Reform. This is the first
election since Iilden's nomination.
the result of which shows the strength
and popularity of the st. Louis ticket,
Up to 1874, the State was Republi-
can, but in that year it turned to the
Democratic party by a majority of 10,
600. The returns show Democratic
gains everywhere. Enough have been
received to warrant the statement that
the Democratic majority will be thirty
thousand Many counties heretofore
Republican send Democrats to the
Legislature, and the majority on joint
ballot will be very large. The vote
by Congressional districts show seven
Of them Democratic and one Republi-
can AS far as heard from there has
not been disturbance in the State.