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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28

Tia hal Ia, take . seat, while put the
kettle on
And get things ready for tea, and kiss my
dear old John,
Why, John, you look SO strange Come
what has crossed your path
was only jokin', you know In wllllh
10 take II back,
JOHs (qside)
Well, now, II this amt . joke with rather
4 bitter creamf
Il seems as II I'd woke from mighty
iicklish dreams
And think she "smells rat" Tor she
smiles ut me 30 queer
I hope she don't, Good Lord ihope
they did not hear
Twas Que Of her practical jokes='she
thought I'd undersiandl
but III never break sod again VII get
the lay OF the land,
but one things settled with mo- 10
appreciate Heaven well,
'Tls good for man 10 have some h'teeh
minutes Of Hell,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28
Anecdote Of Burns.

Robert Burns was standing one day
upon the quay At Greenock when q
wealthy merchant belonging 10 the
town had tho misfortune 10 fall into
the harbor, lie was 10 swimmer, aud
his death would have been inevitable
had not o sailor At The Tine passing
by, planged In, and, al the risk OF his
own lite, rescued him from his peril
ous position, The Greenock mer'
chant upon recovering llttle.lrom his
flight, put his hand Into his pocket,
and generously presented the sailor
with q two shilling piece The crowd
who were by this time collected, loud
~ protested against the contemplate
psIgnldcanee Of tho sum, and i'arns,
with q smile Of iueiiable scorn, en-
treated them 10 restrain their cldmor,
for. s,id he, tho gentleman IL, ofeourse
the best judge Of the value Of his own
lite
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28
NORTH ERN RAILROAD

1878, WINTER ARRANGEMENT. 1873
nm aud after Dec, |, 1873, Passenger Train
viii run NJ follows
UPWARD TRAINS,
Day Express Train leaves Concord ut 1910
AN. and Accommo datioE Train at 10 IS
A.Msior White River Junction, connection
i,h train for Well River, ST. Johnsbnry,
warton. Newport, Willoughby and Magog
I,akcs, Stanstcad, Quebec, Bath, Littleton,
L Lancaster, aud the White aud Francon
Mountains. Also, withtrains for Mont,
heller, Mansfield Mountain, Burlington, st,
Adams, Rouse's Point, Montreal, ogdcns-
burgh, and the West.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIS leaves Concord al
4, 80 r. NJ. for White River Junction& Bristol.
EVENING ENpRgss TRAIN leaves Concord
at $40 y. N. for White River junction, con
Meeting with trains for Montpelier, Burling
ton, ST. Adams, Rousc's Point, Montreal
Ogdcnsburgh, and the West, and with Wood.
stock Il. X. for Qucchee, Woodstock, etc.
cor on arrival OF trains from boston, Wor.
cester, Portsmouth, Portland, &c.
DOWNWARD TRAINS
INFORMING EXPRESS TRAIsleavcs White
River Junction for Concord at 200 A. NJ, or on
arrival of trains from Ogdensburgh and Mon
treal. This train is run to Boston on Sunday
ACcoMMopATIoN TRAIN leaves White H.
Junction for Concord NJ 600 A. N.
+BRIsroL TRAIN leaves Bristol for Concord
At $50 A. n. and Franklin at 9.05 Al
| mail TRAIN leaves White River junction
for Concord ut 1900 NJ, or on arrival o.
trains over the Vermont Genital, Passumpsic
and White Mountains Railroads.
| DAY EXPRESS TRAIN leaves White Rivel
Junction at 4.20 PM, or on arrival OF trans
from Montreal and Ogdcnsburgh, Brattle
boro, Keenc, Bellows Falls, Windsor, &c.
connecting at Concord with train for Man
chester, Nashua, Lowell and Boston. -,
tThcsc trains connect at Concord will
trains tor Manchester, Lawrence, Ports
mouth, Portland, Nashua, Worcester, New
York, Lowell, and Boston.
GEO. +. TODD, Supt.
Concord, n. H., Dec. |, 1878.
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Catchlna tho Same Bat All Night.

Mr. George Honey, the COMEDIAN
8 the subject Ola funny story told ny
Howard Paul In the American Regis
ter Many years ago, travelling N
the Provinces, 10 took lodgings In q
humble house, and soon after retiring
was awakened by a iluiteriOs noise
He struck a light aad saw n dark 1T
Ito creature with wings laundering
about the room, aud determined to
catch tiff possible-and examine it
carefully in the morning, Taking up q
felt hat, he tried TO capture tho inlra'
der for u long time in vain, but at last
he bounced upon II shut 1t up in a
drawer, listened to its struggles to es'
cape, wanting to be sure that he had
really caughti', and went to bed dream
ing of flying dragons. But hardly had
he dczed of, when further Hut
tcring awakened HIM, and lighting an
other match no found another bat
After this one he had another hunt
caught ii, put ii in the dawer anc
again went 10 bed. Again however
/ he was awakened bats seemed &c
come in "batlilions.' Mr.. Hone!
hunted diligently, making quite col
lection of specimens, and putting then
with great care in drawer. Heated
with the chase, he opened the window
and at last enjoyed a few minutes sleep
Waking with the morning light, HI
jumped out of bed and opened tn
drawer very cautiously to look for hi
bats, but there vas no bats there. Ill
opened the drawer wide. and the'
discovered that it had no back to it
He had in fact, been passing the nigh
in catching the same bat which ha'
flown out the back of the drawer a
soon as he had put it in at the trout
and when the window was opened ha
finally escaped.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28

II took thee men, two Boys and a
brndle dog an hour aud a hall to drive
a sandy pig n distance OF two blocks
down to the ierry'boat yesterday after.
noon. When tho wcarisome drive was
ended the dog was bit in three places
the boy had sprained his ankle broke
two windows by throwing stones at
the pig, one Of the men were tired to
death and the other two Were drunk,
and the pig was two miles back from
the river going west. -Hawkeye'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28

How long will it be before you get
this work done 7" said lady to an
apprentice who was painting he'
house on Third street. "Well, | don''
know, ma'am," said he, "the boss has
lust gone to look for another job. II
he gets it, I'll be done tomorrow, but
if he don't, I'm afraid it'll take all mex
week.
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GOOD, BOOKS FOR THE PEOPLE

People who delight in good books are re-
iocing in the good work being done by the
AMERICAN Book EXCHANGE, 90 BeeKmah
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publishing and selling books directly TO
the purchaser, instead Of giving the large
discount usually allowed to dealers ana
agents to sell for them; by working on
the basis of the present cost OF making
books, which is almost one.half OF what
it was few years ago, and by printing
very large editions, which also greatly re-
duces the cost as compared with small
editions, they are to furnish books at
prices which, to most people, seem truly
astonishing, but which they say are only
reasonable. They publish as follows
Chamberss Cyclopedia Of English Litera'
ture,
vols. l6mo. Price, complete, paper
5000; cloth, $500; half morocco
s4,75; half morocco, bound in vols
1915.
Rollins Ancient History, 1892 double
colum pages, large type, $40 cloth
1925; library sheep, 1915.
Josephus' Works, translated by Winston
1,O42 double-c olumn pages, very large
type, $40 cloth, $500; library sheep
$3.50.
Arabian Nights, large type, l2mo cloth
So cents.
Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress, very larg
type, l2mo cloth, 80 cents.
Robinson Crusoe, large type, 12mo, clotl
% cents.
Barron Munchausen, very large type
l2mo cloth, 80 cents.
From the above remarkably low price
discount Of 10 per cent. is allowed
those ordering before June ], and an ad
ditional discount Of 10 per cent. whe
ordering in clubs Of five or more copies
of either book, or to the amount OF 500
or more selected from the list. Page
giving specimens of type and full particu
lars, are sent free on request.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28

Whatever seed you are putting IN,
tail not to pulverize the soil thorough
" before hand. No farmer ever made
anything by planting or trying to
plant in soggy, lumpy land. We have
seen grand crops raised on land which
was plowed aud narrowed twice be.
fore a seed was dropped. Of course
it was fortified and we'll cared for at.
forwards, but it was worth great
deal 10 give the seed fair chance al
the start. u
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28
ALBERT A. MAGWIRE,
Springfield Vermont,
DEALFR IN
Pianos and Organs.
TIE
$ M L II III
Amarican Organ CnmnanY.

Now, in the twenty. sixth yoar Of musical
and financial success, and manufacturing
more instruments, and of higher grade OF
excellence than at any previous time in its
history. begs leave to call the attention of the
public to its new catalogue for the present
year.
are made from artistic designs. The cases
have decided character, that shows in fine
contrast to the gingerbread" work SO COM
mon in some ware rooms. Comparison is
solicited in this respect with any instruments
Of similar price in the world.
THE QUALITY OF TONE,
However, is the main thing. In this the
"SMITH" Organs have always been acknowl-
edged beyond successful rivalry. Place q
Aew Organ by this Company by the side Of
any other,-no ma tier what much Wanted
name il bears.-and the beautiful, full,
round, smooth and voice like tone of the
"SMrrH" will make its way with favor into
the most prejudiced ears.
THEY HOLD THEIR OWN.
Also, and remain in order and tune long be-
yond the time for which they are warranted
These instruments arc made to suit the
chased for 800. And the substantial musical
qualities of the cheapest organ are inst as re-
liable US in the costicr kinds. The same ex'
sellence of mechanism is employed in all.
NEW STYLES FOR CHAPELS
Powerful, yet smooth, and adapted per
isctly to the requirements ofthe place.
ELEGANT STYLES
For Drawing Rooms, with elaborate ant
tasteful ornaments.
Persons wishing Organs, either for pub!i
or private use, are requested to send Tor INT
new Catalogue.
gmF Prices as low as can be afforded 10
6rst.clsss ,nstrume nts. It is as good polio,
with regard to organs as to dictionaries, to
GET THE BEST
SOLD ON 1NS7ALLMENTS.
AppRxss.
The Smith American Organ Co
fremont st., 0ppo. Wakhans st., Boston.
on -
ALBERT A. MAGWIRE,
f1Us111 = :. --wRINuFEtD, VT
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announcements for 1850.

Among the attractions for the coming year
HAWORTH'S, serial novel, by the auth
mr. of rrhat Lass o. Lowrie's. 1t will run
through twelve numbers, beginning with
November, 1878. Illustrated.
FALCONBERG, serial novel.
STORY OF NEW ORLEANS: This
story will exhibit the state OF society IN Gre
ole Louisiana about the years lsO54 .; Pam,
This series (begun in August with the por
trait of Brvaut1 will be cotnued.
STUDIES IN THE SlERRAS.-A series
of papers (mostly illustrated) by John Muir,
the California naturalist.
NEW VIEW OF BRAZIL. by Her3ert
H. Smith, of Cornell University, comprising
a series of papers on its present condition.
NJ THE Johnny REB' PAPERS, by an
ex. Confederate soldier, will be among the
raciest contributions for the coming year;
THE LEADING EUROPEAN UNIvESl-
TIES. We are now having, prepared, Tor
ScRIBNER, articles on the leading emvefsl-
ties of Europe. They vii! include sketches
of the leading men in each OF tne most I'M
portant Universities of Great Britain and
the Continent
Among the additional series OF papers TO
appear may DO mentioned those on How
Shall we Spell, The New South: Lawn-Plant.
inc for Small Places, Canada ofTo-day. etc.
also, Papers of Travel, History, Physical
Science, Studies in Literature. Political and
Social Science. Stories, Poems; The Depart
ments will well filled Us usual.
Terms, $500 ayear in advance; 80 cents
number.
Subscriptions received by the publisher Of
this paper, and by all booksellers and post
masters. Persons wishing to sutcribe Ill
rect should address
SCRlBNER q CO.,
743& 745 Broadway, New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28

Group can be cured in one minute,
and the remedy is simple alum and
molasses. The way to accomplish
the deed is to take knife or crater
and shave off in small particles about
a teaspoonful of alum ; then. mix il
with twice it's quantity of molasses,
to make i, palatable, and administer as
quick as possible. Almost instan-
taneous relief will follow.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28
HARD RUBBER TRUSSES
P1icas Reduced.

A further supply Of Steeley's Hard Rubber
Truss at great reduction from former prices
lust received. Also . large additions to his
stock of other make frus:es making the larg-
e,t stock and greatest variety Of Trusses in the
State. Call and exsmine at the OLD Dnve
sTorI. CHAS. CHAPMAN
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28
O. H. FREEMAN, Agent,

for repairing clothes wringers OF all kinds
Best quality Of Solid White Rubbe, Rolls fur
nishsa at reasonable prices, AID wsrrsatedb By
q. II FREEMAN
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28

DUoM business you can engage in. $5 to
BESI $40 per day made by any worker
Of either sex, tight in their own Localities
Particulars and samples worth 50 free
Improve your spare time at this business
Address SrINsoN & Co., Portland, Maine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28

h n n week in your own town. Sd Outfit
MOO free. No iish. Reader, if you want
a business at which persons OF either sex can
make great pay all the time they work
Write for particular to H. HALLETT 4 Co..
Portland, Maine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28
Weeks Floral Guide.

A beautiful work of 100 Pages, One Color
cd Flower Plate, and 300 Illustrations, with
Descriptions of the best Flowers and Vsge.
CENT SrAMr. In English or German.
The Flo,cer and VegetaJl. Garden, l75
Pages, Six Colorcd Plates and many hundred
Engravings. For so cents in paper covers
81 co in elegant cloth. In German or Eng
fish.
Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magaaine..32
Pages, Colored Plate in every number and
many fine Engravings. Price 81 % year;
Five Copies for $500. Specimen Numbers
sent for 10 cents.
Vick's Seeds are the best in the world -
Send FIVE CENT STAMP for FLORAL GUIDE,
containing List and Prices, and plenty ofin-
formation. Address,
JAMES WICK, Rochester, N. Y.
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SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY,
CONDUCTED By J. g. IHOLLANI

COND(ICHEO nf II VI :
The Handsomest Illustrated Magazine
in the world.
The American edition of this periodical is
now more than 10000 emo tthly, and has
larger circulation in England than any other
American magazine. Every number con,
tains about one hundred and fifty pages, and
from fifty to seventy.tive original wood'cut
illustrations.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-05-28
DRESS GOODS,

Novelties in Cachemeres, ,Suitnss, Debeiges
and the standard cloths, in splendid variety. Also
"Anderson's" Scotch Zephyrs, printed cotton
Dress Goods, Monte Cloths, Cotelines, fercales
Cheyiots, &c, with every grade 10 De tound Ill
ars estnhli ShmcEt.
National Republican., 1879-05-29
UEORG ErOWN NEWS.


CulIcClci Dy kOpuDlichh IonottelH'
After the repeated efforts to dispose of Mr.. Nechs
mill property II was yesterday afternoon nuctioned
of, IN the presence Of small gathering. Tho AUG
uOnccIS announced that II only one bid was nude
the mill would not be sold Three bids were made,
however. the lowest $1,000 but the property was
bought in for s2O,lOO, by Mr. prOpter, who was the
posScssOr of the decd Of tist under which the sale
took place. An additional sum Of S7,lll. which is
the amount Of unpaid water rent and taxes Is also
to be paid by the purchaser. As an illustration ol thc
extraordinary depreciation of property, especially
mill property, the present sale may be mentioned.
Originally bought at over SlO0OOO, Mr.. Wclch 5
lUrge brick lourmill and land was yesterday sold
for trilc over $4,000.
MIR. King who was so dangerously injured day
before yesterday Is still lyingin very critical con.
dtioi. lie has since had several hemorrhngcs, aud
for the greater part of Yesterday was unconscious
Ropes are stretched across the street to prevent
passing vehicles.
James Hawkins affection for his canine property
was disprOpurtOnUtc to his desire for procuring 4
license therefor. Consequently Mr.. Hawkins lNid
the Judge an official visit yesterday morning Case
deferred to June B.
\ meeting was he'd last evening at Goddard Hall
by the National order of RcChubitvs. An unusually
large numbcrwas present and enthusiasm ran high
Samuel johnson returned s. worth Of satisfaction
to Judge Smell yesterday for his unCcrcmoniOus us
sault upon his better half.
National Republican., 1879-05-29
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

Arrycd-liOats W II Golfer IL IIou i: clyde an /
bessie Lille and May, Maryland Henry Boyle, II J
Minis, F,dl River, II Taylor, Kutc Brooks. George
Hughes, Nurah and Willie, star No3 Kate Prathrr.
VIM NJ Price, Alex Kraft, Creole, John BrAdburn.
Alex Adams, B NJ Young, James Green, B II Weir,
T u Rowcr' Wm walsh, WnrTea DelAuo, jr. G. 4
Mayer and I rurmItn.
Ccarcd-B Boats NJ \ Brady, star Nua, Dr j T. Brol.
Cr'Ck, Kate PrNthur Nora aud Willie. Lllir anI NAV,
u, II III Duck clyde aud Bessie + G non, II Buuy,
MhrylHnd Fhl River. George Hughes, Golden Rule,
b SThyigr' Jennie. Alice. kate RrooNs, w NJ Price,
y krHtH, ! Iurman, 4 + Mnvrr, Warren DelluO l. X
bowers. WIN Walsh VI ID Course. JplI Brulbuul,
j ,inCS GrcVn, Alex Adams - Is Hudson, Annie B NJ
Young und " II Cooley.
National Republican., 1879-05-29
DROrOSALS FOR FUEL, FORAGE, AM
a STRAW.
DEror OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OFFICE,


WisnISGToN, u. G., May ., 1879.
SEALED PROPOSALS, IN triplcatc, addressed to
,hc undersigned, win be received at this Office n;
which time and place they will bc opened In the
presence of bidders for furnishing and delivering,
us required during the fiscal year commencing July
|, 1870 and ending June 10, 1881. ut the various
Offices aud officers quarters IN this city and George.
town ID. G., and at Fort Whipplc Va, about 300
cords Oak Wood sawed and split; 100 cords OF Oak
Wood In the stick; 700 cords Pine Kindling Wood,
snwcd unl split; 50 cords of Pine Wood IN the stick
2.iOO tons Whitc.Ash Conl 100 tons Red.Ash Coal
$50 tons Lykcns Valley Coal of size as may be called
for free from slate, dust or dirt and 20 tons of Bi-
luminous Lump Coal All of the wood and coal TO
be Of iirst'cnss ,merchuntNblc quality coal to
weigh 2.2iO pounds to the ton
The lowest aggregate bid for the wood or coal, or
both, will be entertained Also for furnishing and
delivering during tho same period all the Corn,
Oats, Hay, aud Rye Straw required at the vuriouS
COrrns and officers quarters in this city and
GEORGETOWN, b. c.; soldiers Home, u. c., and Fort
one copy of this advertisement must be securely
attached to cHch triplcutc proposal and DC men.
toned therein as comprising part of it.
Blanks for proposals and circulars. stating the
Kind and estimated quantities required ut each
post orplgcc, and giving full instructions as to man
ner of bidding, and conditions TO he observed by
bidders, and terms of contract and payment, WAL
be furnished on application to this Office.
one cory o. circular must be securely attached
TO each triplicac proposal and be mentioned there
IN Us comprising pnrt of II.
The successful bidder viii be required to enter
INTO IL written contract with the United States, with
EOOu Nll NIllTbNpl .SCCuTlly, Ill lUc sum Ol lNc
thousand dollars, within ten days after being nOti-
He'd of tile acceptance of his proposal.
Proposals must be ineosGd in sealed envelopes,
marked Proposals for Fuel" and Proposals for
Forage and Straw" and addressed to the under
signed.
The United States reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals, and these proposals invited UNI
der provision that appropriation shall be made for
the supplies by Congress. II otherwise, the Gov
crnmcnt will not accept any bid nor enter into
contract.
a preference will be given to articles Of domestic
production, conditions Of price and quality being
equal. 4. +, ROCKWELL
mnyl3 Depot Qunrmastcr.
National Republican., 1879-05-29
Baltimore General Market.


Cotton quiet. Middlmg l3c.
Flour steady. Iiownrd.strort mud Western super.
fine s32j&3 20; do extra, 81 2jdS 81; do family ;jln
q -; Cty MINIS surcrGnr. 81 25hI; do extra tIEOd5:
do Rio brands iGdG2j: patHrsco family, iG7.
Whrat southern firm. Weatern firm. Southern
red II l2d li do amber, II I7Wl Is; No Pennsyvi.
MIA red, 81 Il; Noe Western winter rci, spot and May
Il l3'4 June, II l2ti; Juy,Si ~.
Corn southern firm. Western Hrm. Southern
white, zoe: do yellow, 5am5.c: Western mixed.
spo and May ~ liEc; June, ~ id ii c: July i3.
a. tie; August, II i3WiIC; steamer, I2,.
ONiH steady. southern AitrH1c: Wcgrru white ~ "a
jjc: ln mixed, Ii,t3ic; Pennsylvania, 3I1l;Bc.
Rye steady at UUdGlc.
Hay lirm. Maryland and Pennsylvania nrIn,e T.,
choice, :l3GlI,
Provisions lrmer Mess pork. siO5l Bulk meats
Loose shoulders, BG0tiC; ClrHr-rb sides, a. tNJr;
packed, lac and sc. HcOn-ShOudprg Nc: clear.
rlbs9cs, O. llams ga lc. Lard refined. III ierc,-,
Ic. Butter quiet; prime to choice Western uuckc
j,t liC, Eggs scarce and lrm at l2c.
Petroleum quiet. Crude G'aM5sC: refined. ste.
COlcp hrIu. Rio CirgOcs. 10 80 lGc
sugar steady. son. 5dsisc
Whisky duff at Il UG
FrCigns to Liverpool per steam stpn.ly C',tton
3-ldd. Hour - 81: ErHin. 5d
RoCeipls-Fluur. ss hbls; wheat % 30 bu. earn
7p,ltO bu; oats, Luz bu.
shipments Wheat. ljddOO bu; corn. lscO)bu.
National Republican., 1879-05-29
9TEdMB0AT LLNES.

GTEAMEB MATTANO Captain sIitt@s1,,',
- William H. llylcs), on and after Lss..k =lssl
April 30 leaves wharf foot OF sixth
and n streets every Tuesday, Thursday, aud suII-
day ut a. M, for the Potomac River landings.
On sundays for MHtoN Creek, Cotton y, aud landings
in st. Clements Bay On Thursdays for MntiOx
Creek and landings in WCOmicO River. ON Tues
days for COltonB and landing IN Nomni Creek. re-
turning on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morn.
iugs, making intermediate lnnding. Also Chapel
pOint on Wednesdays, coming up.
For further information inquire ut offices nj q. H.,
SHERIFF., No J2S aud III Pennsylvania avenue, or
at Office. foot OF sixth and n streets southwest.
mlNs3lf q. Y. MONIES. AGomt.