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The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-02-21

GOVERNMENT has adopted the plan of pub
fishing all applications for the lease or pur-
chase of lands belonging to it, as will be seen by
thelis of applications in the official column.
At the same time, no lands applied for win be
leased or sold until all particulars relating to
their location, extent and value are ascertain
ed. There can be no doubt that much
larger revenue may be derived by the public
treasury, than has heretofore been, by carry
ing out the equitable plan which has been
adopted. In this way only can the extent
and value of the public lands be ascertained.
If the same system could be applied to the
Crown Lands, it would produce the same re
suits, and increase their revenue
THE valuable Sugar Estate on Maui, known
as the Waikapu Plantation, changed hands
last week, and will hereafter be conducted by
a company, consisting of Henry Conwell, W.
II. Cornwell, and Geo. W. Macfarlane, at
valuation understood to be between $500
and $4,000. 1t comprises about 10000
acres of land, including half Of the Waikapu
Common, which, with irrigation, can be made
very productive. This estate has cost some
fifteen years labor of the senior partner, who
has brought it to be one of the most profitable
in the group, at an outlay of over $780, 900 for
permanent improvements, land purchases,
water rights, etc The present growing crop,
all of which is to come off during the next
twenty months, is estimated at l,4O0 tons of
sugar, worth not far from 100000 at present
rates, while the expenses for this period will
not exceed one half that sum. We congratu
late the new firm, and wish them all the sue
cess which their enterprise deserves.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-02-21
Notice.

kSR T. r. FOSTER & CO. viii continue the Bust
kfSN ness OF the late firm OF d. Foster Co., at the
saAaAszS Old stand I'm hand Oak Pian<, Tar, Pitch,
oakum, Yellow Metal, Composition Nails Spikes. &c.
for Schooners Marion. Jenny Prince Annie and
Manuokawai 6Jl 20
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-02-21

J. MOTT SMITH. olinl.,er of the Interior. saI
The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-02-21

Application has been made 70 this Department for til
purrasst lease o. The following Government Lands
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
Reading.

In these days, all men and women
read something, but the trouble is that
by reading in single vein, which SO
strongly appeals to their individual
tastes and idiosyncrasies that it is not
study at all, they lose their power to
study anything else. The rule for
successful and profitable reading
would, in the light of these facts,
seem to be to read only what one does
not like to read. That reading which
costs no effort and necessarily dissi-
pates the power of study. is that
which we should indulge in only for
recreation, while that which we know
to be important in itself, and in Its
bearings upon broad knowledge and
culture, should uost engage our time
and attention. The trouble is, not
that we do not read enough, but that
We read so much OF that which simply
pleasos us as to destroy our power to
read that which will eddify and en-
large us. There are many aspects in
which newspaper reading is preferable
to much that is CONSIDERED essential
to high culture. 1t is undoubtedly
dissipating to the power Of study, but
50 is any other leading which is pur.-
sued as u passion, 1t has this advan-
tage: that it never detaches the mind
from the supreme interest in the af-
fairs Of to-day. There are studies
which separate man from his time
which shut off his sympathies from
the men and the movements around
him. Thme is a kind OF dilettante-
ism which reioices in housing in dark
corners for the curioslties of history
Or art, which is about great nolhlngs-
wise about bric-a-brac, wise about
classical antiquities, wise about old
books Of whose contents it knows
little, wise about dead and useless
things, aud foolish enough to plume
itself upon its WISDOM DR.. Holmes;
SCribner for January.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
Was hingtOn's Ideas of the Civil
Service.

When Washington was called to
the Presidency in 1889 there were no
regularly organized parties, and there
was no room for patronage in parti-
san sense, and nothing could exceed
the Justice Of the rules by which he
was guided. Called to the executive
chair even against his wishes, he said
he would 60 IN under no pre-engage-
ment Of any kind Or nature whatever,
but would hold himself absolutely at
liberty to act while in Office with sole
reference to justice and the public
good. So much depended on Wis
dom and impartiaity in this matter
that, in case of injudlcious or unpopu.
lar measures with regard to appoint,
ments, the government itself would
be in the utmost danger of beng ut
terly subyerted. "My political con-
duct" he said, sin making nomina-
tons must be exceedingly circum'
spect." Again: ST do not intend
to be swayed in the disposal Of places
by motives arising from the ties Of
friendship and blood" All this time
it is not to be supposed there was no
body to present his "claims. Even
before his first Inauguration, Wash
iugton was greatly annoyed by appll.
cations Tor appointments, and invari-
ably represented to such persons the
delicacy Of his situation, and the i'm
proprety Of bringing such matters be-
fore him. lie apprehended what
atterward proved true; that there
would be hundred competitors fol-
every Office OF any Importance; but
for long time he would give no de-.
cisive answer to the applications OF
any candidate whatever, and would
only nominate such persons as in his
Judgment were best qualified to dis
charge the duties of the departments
to which they were appointed. As
between an intimate friend and Il de-
termined opponent, he gave a lucra
tive Office, which both had applied
Tor, to the latter, with the following
explanation: ''My friend receive
with cordial welcome. .Hs is welcome
to my house, and welcome to my
heart but with all his good qualities
he is not man OF business. His OPP,
ponent with all his politics so hostile
to me is a man of business. My pri-
vate feelings have nothing to do in
the case. | am not George Washing
ton, but President of the United
States. As George Washington, |
would do this man any kindness in
my power. AS President of the
United States, | can do nothing
Scribner for January.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
NORTHERN RAILROAD

1877. SUMMER ARRANGEMENT. 1877
On and after July 0, 1877, Passenoor r.o;.,
" will run as follows '"'A'
UPWARD TRAINS
Day Exnrnss Train len yes Concora -. N m
Ans aud Accommodation Trnin ~, N AZ
A.Mtfor White River Junction. conncntino
it'll train for well River ST. Johnsb I
warton, Newport, Willounbbv and MD "m3yo,
Bakcs, Stanstead O,cbcc IIotl titt Ii"ens
Lancaster, and thcWh;te md F r"O,UeoH'
Mountains. Also. withtrairs for "' Mont
peier, Mansfield Monntoi, P,riin,..o mou q.
Adams, Rouse's Point. MnntrenI G ,od, o.
burgh, and the West, ''''''' Gull osueh'
ACCoMMoDATroy TRAIN loou.. ro,a.,
$3.50 p. M for White River junction Rris,o AZ
EVENING Expnrss TpAt, "' ioo',ni DriStoi.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
December.

Dear month that gave us Christ ! Ring sweet
ring strong,
o bells of Christmas Quckened by your
chime,
Our eager wishes, like swift birds that climb
Far-reaching he!ghts, soar up to catch the
song
That wondering shepherds heard Will it be
long
Before the sweetness of that strain sublime
Shall set itself to earth poor, rugged rhyme
Beneath the starry silence, keeping guard.
Tending our patient hopes, like tlocks by
night,
Do ye not sometimes, from yon heavenly
height,
Catch faintest whisper of that advent word
Heralding Chlist once more-"Peace and good
will,
Peace upon earth p o shepherd keep watch
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
An Honest Agent

He was up on the Cass farm the
other day selling "beautitul sets of
genuine coral jewelry for the low sum
of one DOLLAR lie explained that
they were goods purchased at auction
in Paris, lost by the wrecking Of the
steamer, recovered by divers, and sold
by the pound along with crowbars,
pig.Iead and other stuff. That's how
they came 50 be SO cheap, and he
would guarantee that they were gen
uine coral. lie made several sales,
and in each case, when ready to de-
part, he asked:
"Now, madam, do you know the
nature Of genuine coral p
"No.'
"Well, let me tell you that you
should keep that jewelly in cool
place, handle it very carefully, and if
attending a party or calling on a
friend, do not take a seat near a warm
stove. If one Of those ear.drops be-
gins to melt you cant save ii. The
real coral is very sensitive to heat,
while the imitation won't hardly melt
in the oven.'
Lots Of agents wouldn't have been
that honest, but this man was, and
any pedestrian noticing set Of coral
jewelry hanging on tree in the yard
will know that they were placed there
to secure a cold draft and prevent ac-
cident.- Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
A Word to Clergymen.

FRIEND, stop that cough Do not neglect
a Common Cold even for day. 1t may end
in Consumption and death REV. N. IL,
Downs ELIXIE has cured thousands, both
old and young; and it will cure yod, if taken
freely and in season. This ELIXIR has been
before the American people FoRrY-sIX
YEARS, and has never failed to give relief to
all who have used it. 1t has won its way by
ACTUAL SERVICE, until it has become house
hold friend III thousands of our best families.
Regular physicians use and recommend it.
Clergymen and public speakers are its best
patrons. Railroad Employees, much exposed
to colds, coughs, ETC., should always use it,
Farmers, Lawyers, Merchants and verybody,
old and young, speak highly in it, praise.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
Astonishing Success.

1t is the duty Of every person who
has used Boschee's German Syrup to
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 ali 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, 1877-12-26

Book FARNuNG.-A reading farmer,
a book farmer, is simply he who
avails himself of facts already demon
stratcd by men Of thought and prac-
tlce, thus giving him greater strength
and capacity in lites work, and saving
to him the chagrin Of failure, the loss
of valuable time in laboring to solve
problems by hin f alone. And how
shall this best be done ? Plainly by
reading standard books and Well con
Quoted agricultural journals, as well as
by injecting together and discussing
metho6s and practice. The accumu
lated knowledge OF the world should
be utilized as much as possible by
each individual Farm Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
The Grange.

AS the diamond is polished by fric-
ton, 50 people by assoclating together
wear off their angles and peculiarities
and become better members of society,
and also better fitted for the struggles
of lite in which all must take part.
Large families which have grown up
together have more tremendously de-
veloped and evenly balanced charac,
tiers, from continual contact with one
another, and the grange is intended to
do tor the masses what the family does
for the individual. To the presiding
officer we should look for counsel and
admonltion I; 10 each and every mem
Der for love, confidence and sympa-
thy ; and we should mutually assist
one another in all the varied walks Of
life. But TO the women the grange
has particular advantages. 1t opens
the door and throws wide the portals
TO infinite possibilities and advance
ment. Ali honor to the founders of
this society, who have given her the
position she now occupies ; but it is
not-enough, she is not yet considered
equalizer if it is not an insult to all
womanhood to hold her position in
the county, State Or national grange
by virtue Of being somebody's wife, it
is a stigma upon the character Of all.
Il Kansas Farmer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
Notice in BankruptCy.

This is to give notice. that on the Sth day
of December, A. d. 1877, Warrant in Bank
ruptcy was issued against the Estate of Hay
den E. Sharpe of Randolph, in the County of
Orange, and State of Vermont, who has been
adjudged Bankrupt on his own Petition
that the Payment of any Debts and Delivery
of any Property belonging to said Bankrupt,
to him. Or for his use, and the Transfer of
any Property by him, are forbidden by Law :
that meeting Of the Creditors of said Bank
rupt, to prove their debts, and to choose one
Or more assignee of his Estate, will be held at
a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the
Office nf L. ]. McWan, in West Randolph, in
the County of Orange, and State of Vermont,
before A. Underwood Esq, Register, on the
25th day of December, A. D. 1871, at two
o'clock p M.
THOMAS FAILEY,
Deputy U. S. Marshal, as Messenger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
New Cure for Disease-..Read this,
it may 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 d cure is effected and
any person who is unable to visit the Institu-
ton can procure prescription for trial. free
of charge, by forwardiog a statement of the
case. All manner of Long standing Diseases
are cured, no matter if other Physicians have
failed, such as Liver and Kidney Complaints,
Dyspepsia, Spinal Weakness, and Female Dis
eases of the worst form, Scrofuous 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 indscretions, &c.
Address with stamp for reply,
DIX. D. GAGE & CO.,
ALBION MEDICAL INSTITUTION,
Saratoga Springs n. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
THE SUN.
NEW YORK.
1879
1873

AS the time approaches for the renewal of
subscriptions, THE SUN would remind its
friends and well-wishcrs everywhere, that it
is again Il candidate for their consideration
and support. Upon its record for the past
ten years it relies for Il continuance of the
hearty sympathy and generous cooperation
which have hitherto been extended to it from
every quarter Of the Union.
The Daily Sun is a four page-shcct of
% columns, price by mail, post paid :SJ cts.
q month, or SO. 80 per year.
The Sunday edition of TIE SuS is an
eight-page sheet of Sc columns. While Civ
ing the news of the day, it also contains Il
large amount of literary and miscellaneous
matter specially prepared for it. The Sun
DAY Sun has met with great success. Post
paid y i.s0a year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
A Remedy that Never Fails.

HENRY & JoHNsoN's ARNICA AND OIL LIN
lMENT is an external remedy for man or
beast, for curing Wounds. Sprains, Strains.
Sores, Cuts, Bruises Burns and Ulcers of
every kind, including Skin Diseases general
ly; and while its application is harmless and
never painful, its effects arc most wonderful.
As FAMILY LlNIMENrit meets the wants of
every household. Warranted to satisfy all
who Ii Sc IL.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26

Statistics show that the number OF
idiots are increasing ; and yet some
newspapers continue to make war on
qu'ck doctors. What are quack doc
tors for if not to kill off the fools p
Detroit Free Press
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26

"The sentence of the Court is, said
Judge Porter, a popular Irish magis-
trate, to a notorious drunkard, "that
you be confined in Jail for the longest
period the law allows; and I hope
you will spend the time in cursing
whiskey." 81 will, Sir, and Porter,
too
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26

Pleasure is manifested in different
ways, but we believe nobody ever
heard man sing when he had drop
ped q scuttle of ashes on the back
atairs. Bridgeport Standard
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26

1t is now believed that the fixed
stars were placed so far away in order
that the patent medicine man couldn't
get there to paint on the rocks
[ Bridgeport Standard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26

Our modest young man will breathe
easier when some ingenious chap IN.
vents turkey carving contrivance
that works with a crank, like an APP
ple.parer. ri Worcester Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26

Girls whose opinion about such
things is always valuable, say that
there is too much shirt collar and too
little young man in the present FASH
ions tv suit their taste.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26

STATE OF VERMONT, At q Probate
DISTRICT OF HARTFORD S.. Court held at
Woodstock within and tor said District on
the fifth day of December, A. d. 1877.
Present, Hon. John Porter. Judge
Urana II. Barkers estate, Bridgewator,
testate.
Winfield s. Southgate, Executor Of the last
will and testament OF the said testatrix, pro-
poses to ronder his account against said estate
for examination and allowance, at Probate
Conrt to be held at Woodstock aforesaid on
the first Wednesday (seconp day. of January
next The Court therefore orders that notice
of the same be given to all persons interested
In raid estate, by publishing copy of the
record of this order three weeks successfully
in the Spirit Of the Age, a newspaper printed
at Woodstock aforesaid that they may ap-
peal before said Court and contest the al
lowance of said account, if they see cause
A true record.
HENRY s. DANA, Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26

"How to discourage your minister,
is the title of an article in the news
papers. We know of no better way
than to give him donation parties.
One or two of these will bow them
down to the ground.-[Oil City Der
rick.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26

Without the virtue of humanity,
one can neither he honest in poverty,
nor contented in ABUNDANCE [Con-
fucius.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
Have You'd Yellow Ewes ?

Baxtcr's Mandrake Bitters will certainly
cure yon. you have any Liver difficulty,
indigestion, constipation, pain in the right
side, try these bitters at once, and see how
much good you can receive for 25cts. lo39y ]
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, &c. will
send rec pc that will cure you. FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discover
ed by mi ssionary in South America. Send
a self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. INMAN. Station d, Bible House, Ncw York
city. l1Sim6
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
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 +. n. ORDwAY or
FRANK MARSH. Woodstock, vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
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 ad-
dressing in perfect confidence. l79jm6l
JOHN i. OGDEN. ~ Cedar St.. New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
Pianos and Organs
waters Concerto 0rchestrion
Chime, New Orchestral,
Ciarioma.sV espcr,s Eoudoir'
and Souvenir Organs

are The best in the world. Fer quality of
tone, be auty of finish and elegance of design
they are untivalled. They are not excelled
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, Gen I Ag't,
Plymouth, VI.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26

Lovein a womans life is a history ;
in mans au episode Madame de
Stoel. - -.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
BIG STOCK OF GOODS
- AT -
S. Smith & Sons.

NHOES, BOOTS, RUBBERS and Slippers
Made of the best material, and will be sold
Tn pairs, cases, boxes-any way--at prices
NO suit the most economzing person these
lizard times, We are receiving goods daily,
o. can fit man or boy, maid or matron,
go give us call, good people, one and all, at
Our Store, in Mell'sh Block on Central St.
NOW is THE TINE,
Ladies and Misses French Calf,
Cloth. Kid and Goat Button Boots
of all grades.
Beaver and Serge,
FoXed and Plain,
Button, Polish and
Congress Boots.
MEMS AND BOYS
Fine Cdlf, french and american
Kip Boots.
Mems and Boys THICK BOOTS.
Sewed and Pegged leather work of all
kinds a. low prices.
CUSTOM WORK
done TO order at short noice all for
Prices that Can't be Beat
FOR
Z Il s III
Fine work done by r. c. ENNIS.
REMEMBER TIE PLACE,
S. SMITH & SONS,
NIellish Block, Central st.
Woodstock, Sept. 18th, 1877.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
George and Martha Washington.
Lincoln, Douglas, Gems. Sherman
Grant, is b. lee, SiOsClynlIS aci 1sOn.

For fifteen cts we will send by mail post
paid, a beautiful oil portrait of either Of the
above eminent men. A pair for % cts. or
the set Of eight for Is cts. These are not in
ferior daubs but really fine portraits, pro-
nounced by good judges to be perfect like
nesses. Liberal inducements to agents.
Price list free. All the popular chromos and
frames at the very bottom prices. A splon-
did Assortment of 24x3) chromos on stretch
ers at so cts each.
BAYRD & GOLDSTEIN, Cleveland, o.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-26
SOB 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
THuE LARGEST AND IOSE SUGCs.SS-
FltL COMM iasGsAE SCHOOL IN
AMERICA.
AS thorough training is offered in this
School to those who desire to prepare for
business pursuits, rs is given in the Law or
Medical School to those who choose 4 pro.
fcssion. Each pupil advances independent
OF any other.
Its discipline is of the highest order. Its
graduates may be found in all the leading
mercantile houses in the city.
Pupils received at any time during the
year, upon suitable notification. For ad mis-
sion or for Prospectus containing terms, &C.,
apply to or address AZ. g.. FUfB5sAHD.
Principal and Proprietor,
(Hours till2.) Cos Washington St., Boston,