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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

Take your county paper. do
the city papers say anything in regard
to your county? Do they contain
notices of your schools, meetings,
churches, improvements, and hun.
dreds of other local matters which
your home paper publishes without
pay. Not an item. DO they ever
say a word calculated to draw atten.
ton to your county and aid in its
progress and enterprise ? Not line
And there are men who take such con.
tracted views of this matter, that un.
less they are getting as many square
inches of reading matter in their own
as they do in a city paper, they think
they are not getting the worth of their
money. 1t reminds us of man who
took the largest pair of boots in the
box because the price was the same
as the pair much smaller that fitted
him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

When DR.. johnson had com.
pleted his dictionary, the delay Of
which had quite exhausted the patti.
ence of Millar, the bookseller, the
latter acknowledged the receipt of the
last sheet In the following terms -
"Andrew Millar sends his compli-
ments to Mr.. Samuel Johnson, with
the money for the last sheet of the
copy Of the dictionary, and thanks
God he has done with him." To this
uncourteous intimation the doctor
replied :-"Samuel johnson returns
his compliments to Mr.. Andrew Mil
lar, and is very glad to find Gas he
does by his nate) that Andrew Mil
lar has the grace to thank God for
anything
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21
Letters from Abroad.
The Object Of the Reduction.

The object Of the Publishers in making this
great reduction in price from former rates is
to place THE BOSTON WEEKLY JOUR-
NAL within the reach of every person who
desires q newspaper Of its class. The reduc-
ton embraces single subscribers and clubs
The Publishers of THE BOSTON WEEK
LY JOURNAL have always avoided the un-
satisfactory plan Of securing large crcula-
ton by Offering premiums. They have al
lowed their readers TO purchase their own
chromos and pinchback watches, preferring
TO win and retain readers by making the
paper interesting and attractive, giving the
equivalent direct for the money paid by the
subscribers.
Specimen copies sent on application to any
address
u All Rcmittances should be by Post
Office Order, Registered Letter or Bank
Check. Address
Publishers Boston Weekly Journal,
BOSTON, Mass.
No. 2G4 Warrington st.
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Errors of Youth,

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay,
and all the effects Of youthful indiscretion
will, for the sake of suffering humanity, send
free TO all who need it. the recipe and direc-
ton Tor making the simple remedy by which
he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience can do so by adj
dressing in perfect confidence. l705m6]
JOHN Il. OGDEN. AZ Cedar St., New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

1t Is the duty Of every person who
has used Boschee's German Syrup tc
let its wonderful qualities be known
to their friends in cming Consump,
ton, severe Coughs, Group, Asthma
Pneumonia, and in fact all throat and
and lung diseases. No person can
use it without immediate relief. Three
doses will relieve any case, and we
consider it the duty Of all Druggists
to recommend it TO the poor dying
consumptive, at least to try one bot
tie, as 10000 dozen bottles were sold
last year, and no one case where it
failed was reported. Such a medi'
cine as the German Syrup cannot be
too widely known, Ask your Drug
gist about it. Sample Bottles to try
sold at 10 cents. Regular size Is
cents. For Sale by O. G. Kimball,
Druggist, Woodstock, Vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21
New Cure for DiSease---Read this,
it NAV Save YOur Life.

Persons afflicted with any Long standing
Disease should try the new and wonderfully
successful treatment OF the ALBION MEDICAL
INSTITUTION of Saratoga Springs. N. Y No
fees are charged until a cure is effected; and
any person who is unable to visit the Institu-
ton can procure prescription for trial, free
of charge, by Forwarding a statement of the
case. All manner of Long standing Diseases
are cured, no matter if other Physitians have
failed, such as Liver and Kidney Complaints
Dyspepsia, Spinal Weakness, and Female Dis
eases of the worst form, Scrofulous Eruptions
&C.; Nervous Debility, Vital Weakness or
Depression-a weak exhausted and gloomy
feeling, no energy or courage-the result of
mental overwork. excuses or ndiscretions, &c.
Address with stamp for reply,
Dr.. o. GAGE & CO.,
ALBION MEDICAL INSTITUTION,
Saratoga Springs. N. Y.
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Hard but Honest !!

Opposition and Necessity INDUCES me to
still lower reduction in the price of few
EXTRA FINISHED
Tablets and GrayeStOnes,
which have now on my hands. all finished
from NEW DESIGNS Also, one
GRANITE MONUMENT
of entirely new and elegant pattern. which
will not DO quite
GIVEN AWAY
but must be sold soon, as have no place to
keep them, having my family move in my build
ing occupied last season as shop, owing to
hard times and high rents.
This Stock must be sold at less than cost
OF stock as need the money and room, for
the erection of a new shop.
Call early and get the best designs before
they arc gone.
Having had large experience in the
Marble Business as a practical workman for
q years past, and having no other business
on my hands, am therefore ready to execute
all OF ders in prompt and unequaled man
ner, and at lower rates than any shop in New
England.
Look at my prices for the present season
will furnish Gravestone all lettered and
set in a Granite Socke. for from S13 to SEQ
the stone, to be 3 inches thick, 20 inches
wide, usual height. the price being according
to quality of stock and workmanship; other
sizes in same proportion.
REMEMBER my New Marble Works we're
removed in 1876, to the head of High Street,
Woodstock, VT, where can now be found.
All information by mail promptly answer
ed. Hoping for share of your patronage
remain your humble servant,
FRANK. p. ARCHIBALD.
Woodstock, VT,
April End, 1871
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21
STATE OF VERMONT.
A Proclamation
BY THE GOVERNOR.

"The Lord hath done great things
fox us, whereof we are glad
The dew, the rain and the sun
shine seasonably sent in aid of the
labors of the husbandman, enabling
him to gather the bountlful harvest
with gladness and to fill his granary
to overlooking the returning pros
perity attending the varied industrial
and commercial interest the con-
tinuance Of health, peace and good
order; the universal enjoyment OF
civil liberty under the supremacy OF
law, without the presence OF the
bayonet the press, the schools and
the churches, on every hand inviting
to knowledge, to culture and to purity ;
and above all, the most gracious pres.
ence of the Divine Spirit lnclluing
and turning the heart to righteous
Tess and holiness all proclaim the
signal and manifold blessings OF Gods
Providence and grace to the people
of this State and Nation during the
past year, and call for a public religl-
Gus festival Of Thanksgiving and
Praise to the Author and Giver of all
good.
Therefore, in pursuance ofe establish
ed custom and the Proclamation OF
the President of the United States, l,
Horace Fairbanks, Governor OF the
State of Vermont, do hereby appoint
THURSDAY, THE TwENrY-NlNTlI DAY OF
NOVEMBER instant, to be observed by
the people of this commonwealth as a
day of Thanksgiving and Praise.
Let us on that day abstain from all
secular occupations, assemble in our
usual places of public worship, render
to our Heavenly Father a tree-wlII
Offering Of praise and the homage OF
hearts softened and warmed by His
unbounded goodness, protection and
mercy. Let us especially thank and
praise Him for the gospel of forgive
ness, reconciliation and peace through
our Lord Jesus Christ, free to all
alike.
And, as we joyful]y gather around
the festive board in the midst OF I'M
measured plenty, let us remember to
divide a portion to the poor and
needy, that their hearts may be made
glad with ours. Let the remembrance
of His goodness so gil our hearts with
heavenly charity, that our lives may
be perpetual song of praise and
thanksgiving.
Given un1er my hand and the seal OF
the State, at St. Johnsbury, this
twelfth day of November, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventyseven, of The
independence of the United States
the one hundred and second, and of
this Commonwealth the one humid
red and first.
HORACE FAIRBANKS.
IL. 81
BY the Governor
A. E. RANKIN, Secretary of Civil
and Military Affairs.
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THE SUN.
NEW YORK. 1877,
1878

As the time approaches for the renewal of
subscriptions, THE SUN would remind its
friends and wel-wishers everywhere, that it
is again Il candidate for their consideration
and support. Upon its record for the past
ten Yeas it relies for Il continuance OF the
hearty sympathy and generous co operation
which have hitherto been extended to it from
every quarter Of the Union.
The Daily sun is four page-sheet of
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u month, or 40. 80 per year.
The Sunday edition of The Sun is an
eight-page sheet OF j6 columns. While Civ
ing the news of the day, it also contains a
large amount of literary and miscellaneous
matter specially prepared for it. TIE Sun
DAY Sun has met with great success. Post
paid &l,2Da wear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21
Thn Weekly Sun.

Who does not know The WEEKLY Sun .
1t circulates throughout the United States,
the Canados, and beyond. Ninety thousand
families greet its welcome pages weekly,
and regard 1t in the light of guide, counsellor,
and friend. Its news, editorial, agricultural,
and literary departments make it essentially
ajournal for tie family and the tireside.-
Terms: One Dollar year, post paid
This price, quality considered, makes it the
cheapest newspaper published For clubs OF
ten, with $40 cash, we will send an extra copy
free Address
PUBLISHER OF THE SUN.
New York CIV
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

The greatest men in the world
might but for accidental circum-
stances, have been as nameless clay
as any that nurtures the grass of a
village churchyard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

Rise early, if you wish to become
rich and conquer an enemy. What
is the most beautiful thing? The
universe. The strongest ? Necessity.
The most difficult? To know our
selves. The easiest ? To give ad-
vice. The rarest? A true friend.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

We must not judge a man by q
word OF a single action. Life is COM
posed Of so many inconsistencies, that
we would often take the exception for
the rule"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21
Pianos and Organs
Waters COncertO,1 Torch estrion
chime, New Orchestral.
Observation-Disclosures
and Souvenir Organs

are The best in the world. Fer oualitylof
tone, beauty Of finish and elegance of design
they are unrivalled. They are not excelied
by any in the market, always giving the best
of satisfaction as many who are using them
in the State will witness.
First Premium" received for the best
Organ and Piano Forte exhibited at Windsor
County Fair, September, 1877. People who
saw them at the Fair or who read this notice
will find it to their advantage to give the
"Water's" a trial before purchasing.
J. F. WATERMAN, GenI Ag't,
Plymouth, w..
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Wanted 4!

l want to purchase Woodstock r..
K. Bonds-interest guaranteed H.
quire of the Editor Of this paper.
Woodstock, Oct. oath, 1877.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

"A bishop asked a little child -
"My little friend tell me where God
is ? and l will give you an orange"
"My Lord" replied the child, "tell me
where he is not and l will give you
two"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

-Quarre's would never last long If
the wrong was all on one side.-
Rochefoueauld.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21
TIE WONDERFUL OLD HOME
TONIC AND HEALTH REVIEWER.
A CARD

~ NA.TCD.
To all who are suffering from the errors
and indscretions OF youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, &C.. / will
send rec pc that will cure you, FREE OF
Oh large. This great remedy was discover
ed by u mi ssionary in South America. Send
a selt-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
l. lNMAN. Station d, Bible House, Ncw York
CITY. l7S4m6
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Woodstock OnadriIle Band.

This Band is reorganized for the season Of
1S77-S and in better condition than ever be-
fore to please the dancing public Orders
solicited and all communications promptly at
tended to if addressed to Il. N. ORDwAY or
FRANK MARSH. Woodstock, vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

Be philosopher but amid all
your philosophy be still a man.
Hume.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

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6OS WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON

This School is designed to give TO pupils
either sex the best and most thorough
preparation for Commercial Pursuits.
1t is now well known and fully recognized as
TEE LARG EST AND MOST SUCCESS
FUL CONNERCEAE SCHOOL IN
AMERICA.
AS thorough training is offered in this
School to those who desire to prepare for
business pursuits, as is given in the Law or
Medical School to those who choose pro.
fcssion. Each pupil advances independent
OF any other.
Its discipline is of the highest order. Its
graduates may be fonnd in all the leading
mercantile houses in the city.
Pupils received at any time during the
year, upon suitable notification. For admis-
sion or for Prospectus containing terms, &C.,
apply to or address N. n. Hubbard,
Principal and Proprietor,
QIours till2) Cos Washington ST., Boston.
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SPECIAL FEATURES.

VI LOlhh L-t l. ~ lUlJkJs
In February we shall commence the publ
cation of
An Original Story,
GLOW we saved the old Farm, and
how it became a new Farm"
This New England Story has been written
for our columns by the "Ypung Farmer"
whose contributions to oul columns will be
continued during the year. The story Will
scarcely fail to prove interesting to all read
ers who take an interest in the science Of
the soil
Letters from Abroad.
MIR. EDWARD KING will continue his
series OF letters from abroad. He will re-
present The oURNAL at the Paris Exhibition
in 1878
Waits from Washington.
"Perley" will contribute his weekly Waits
from Washington.
Burleigh's Letters.
Bulcigh's Letters, which are admitted TO
be newsy and interesting, will appear.
Editorials.
The Editorial. of The JOURNAL will, as in
the past, embrace the discussion of topics Of
practical interest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-11-21

In February we shall commence the publ
cation of
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03

A UNITED STATES Senator is to be elected
in Michigan this winter. Mr.. Ferry stands
an excellent chance of being his own sue
cessor. The Republicans have an overwhem-
ing majority in the Legislature, and Ferry
has served very acceptably thus far.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03

BEN HILL's "open letter. is not at I'll sat-
isfactory to the Democratic extremists in
Washington. What particularly irritates
them is that this representative Southern
man should advocate peaceful submission in
case Hayes is declared elected. 1t is discour-
aging to discover that the South cares more
for peace and prosperity than for postoffices
and plunder,
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03
DISSOLUTION,
COPARTNERSHIP.
ANNUAL MEETINGS.

TNHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
L Peaks Island Steamboat Company for the elec-
ton OF three Directors, and the transaction of such
other business may legally before them, will
be held at the.Old School House Peaks Island, on
MONDAY, January 8th 1877, at u o'clock P. M.
j. W. BRACKETT, Clerk.
For the convenience of the stockholders residing
in the city, the Steamer Express will leave the city
for the island at o'clock P. M.
de29 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03
Annual Meeting,

FTNHE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Il Portland, Bangor & Machias Steamboat Com
pany for the election ove Directors and for the trans
action of any other business that may legally come be
on Railroad Wharf, foot of State Street, on TUES
DAY, January 9th (Ninth), 1877, at O'Clock P. M.
GEORGE L. DAY, Clerk.
Portland, Dec. 26, 1876. Q de27dtd
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03

Mr.. NJ. d. CONWAY, in letter to the Gin
cinnati Commercial, referring to Disraelfs
unpopularity in England, says, PHILOSOPHERS
may now inquire why Mr. Disraeli has fallen.
A philosophic pamphlet is obtaining some
circulation in England which is entitled,
why did Gladstone Fall from Power?' The
writer argues the unique view that it was
through the treachary of the great Whig
houses and families, with Granville at their
head, who saw that under his TGladstone'sl
supremacy the old families were losing influ-
ence, and the Democracy steadily coming
into power; and on this an eloquent appeal
is made to him to become the leader of the
people, the failure of the Tories on the Eas-
tern question having reopened his path to
power. But when the question, why did
Disraeli fall from power?' is answered, it will
be found, 1 think, that he was betrayed by
one old family-the Jewish. Separated from
his people specifically, he is at heart above
everything else Jew, and he shares the ami
mostly against the Slavonian Christians which
they have richly merited at the hands of the
race they have prosecuted. Now that the
Eastern Christians are getting taste of what
the Jews have suffered through ages, their
outcries fell on ears Of marble when they
reached Disraeli."
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03

SOLD LINCHPIN JONES" is the name OF a
Texan who has popped twenty-one Mexican
cattle stealers into timely graves. That's the
kind Of Linchpin he is.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03
CANAL NATIONAL BANK,

FEyHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of ''The
Il Canal National Bank of Portland'' for the cleo
ton of directors and the transaction of any
other business that may legally come before them.
will be held at their banking house on TUESDAY,
the 9th day of January, 1877. at II o'clock A. M.
B. G. SOMERBY, Cashier.
her g. 1878
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily tor publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve eommu-
uications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03
The National Traders Bank.

FVHE Shareholders of the National Traders Bank
l. of Portland ale hereby notified that their an
nual meeting will be held at their Banking Room
Tuesday. the 9th day of January next at three
O'Clock p NJ. to choose five directors for the en-
suing year, and to act on any other business that
may legally come before them.
EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
Portland, December 8, 1876. dtd
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03

GEORGE W. BURNS, of California, is the
man who, when attacked by bear, kicked
the animal to death. He's graduate OF
Harvard and used to kick football.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03
The DesS Of 1876.

The year 1876 is memorable for the deaths
OF noted men and women which occurred
within its limits. Though the list of dis
tinguished dead is not so long as in some
years past many great names are found in it.
Foremost among these is that of George
Sand, the leading author in the French
tongue if not in the world, woman whose
writings have had more influence upon her
generation perhaps than those of any other
novelist who ever lived. Inferior to her in
genius, but superior in many of the qualities
which go to the making of the perfect woman,
is Harriet Martineau, whom England num-
bers among her honored dead. The mother
country lost other authors of repute during
the year, John Forster, tthe biographer of
Dickens and Swift, Henry Kingsley and
George Lawrence, the novelists, and Colonel
Chesney, the military critic. On this side of
the water Orestes A. Brownson is the most
noted man in literature who has gone over
to the majority. Of statesmen. Francis
Deak, Austria's great premier, President
Roberts of the little republic of Liberia, Car
uluoi AHCOuCilI, WuOm SuuTCu duu SIdG6 DOLn
claim, Santa Anna, politician and soldier,
Casimir Perier, one of the leading minds of
France. and in this country. Francis P Blair,
Reverdy johnson, Henry A. Wise, Michael
Kerr, James W. Nye, Allen Capteron, II. Fl.
Starkweather, all once members of the United
States Congress, have died. Royalty con-
tributes two Sultans of Turkey, Abdul Azz
and Murad v, and one ex-Queen of Spain,
the Duchess of Aosta, to the death list. OF
the men who served with celebrity in our
civil war, Custer, Gordon Granger, W. F.
Bartlett. G.. A. Smith, Braxton Bragg and
Admiral Stringham are numbered among the
dead. OF the lights of the stage Charlotte
Cushman and Frederic Lemaitre have gone
out. America has lost its noblest philanthrop-
ist in the person of DR.. Samuel G.. Howe, the
educator of the blind. The church mourns
the Rev. DR.. Bushnell, Bishop James, Presi-
dent Stearns of Amherst College, the Rev.
DR.. Sprague. the Rev. George Peck, and the
Rev. Henry Boehm. In business, Alexander
T. Stewart and James Lick are the most prom
inent losses. Certainly, for its list of depart
ed worthless the year 1876 will be memora-
Bile one,
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03

THE electoral vote is to be counted on st.
Valentines day, and the question is, Who
will get the "walentine?'
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03

A TROY husband wasn't actually jealous
of his wife. but he broke her nose so that no
one would call her good-looking.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-03
THE PRESS
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. 8, '76

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our