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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08
West Randolph.

Ill. L. Sanford has put up barn near
his house on Randolph Avenue.
&c. W. Barnes has built IN addition to
his house.
Walter Smith has taken the agency
for Oak Hall. formerly carried on by VIII
Morrill,.
Wheeler 4 Son IRE doing 4 good
business In the hardware and grocery line
Frank Grlswold sent II horses to
Conn. week before last.
WIN. Nichols has been appointed In
surauce agent here in place OF the late
Matt. Bryant, by Col. Peck,
On account of poor health Mr.. Piper
has advertised his meat business for SAFE
1t Is expected that the old passenger
depot will be moved across the track this
week, and work OH the new depot COM
mcuccs soon. 1t will be built of brick, "
xG0 feet, with iron covered platform $50
feet long. The design Is handsome and
stylish one-said to be like the new depot
about to be built at Brattlcboro. We
ought to have good one otter waiting
SO long.
The Herald says-W. S. S. Buck is
doing large business in his door plates
which are said to be IN excellent thing.
Grass never looked better at this time
of wear than now. All vegetation looks
we'll and good crops are expected.
1t has been suggested that the town
of Braintree celebrate It's Centennial
which occurs August LIST.
MIR. c. O. Standish died May oath OF
dropsy. Three hours before his death he
rode out He had been sick for several
weeks, and seemed much better the day
he died. He was buried Saturday NIGH
with Masonic exercises.
Judge Nichols has removed to Brain
tree, and is repairing his house there,
The students of the graded scho d
observed Decoration Day. The!
marched to the cemetery headed by the
band and G. A. r. boys and decorated the
soldiers graves. Afterwards they re
turned to the school house yard where
an grafton was delivered, essays read
etc., all of which were pronounced good.
Music by til ebapd.
Mr.. +. B. Salisbury's life was insured
for the benefit of his wife, for $5,0OO.-
Some think it do ubtful about his factory
being completed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08
Quecllec.

Quechec.
Judge John Porter and wife of
this place celebrated their golden we'd
ding at their residence on Monday last.
About 400 invited guests were present,
representing six States.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08
Wcntl,ersflclu.

Emerson Parker has bought farm III
Lapgdon, n. H., aud VIII move thcrc
when his year, Is throu III at the poor
farm.
Joseph i'atnough has hired tenant
house on the Grlswold farm OF Frank
Aldrlch,
n, +, RIcc's new barn i being push
ed to completion. II viii be hnc build
Ing, iOxCo, aud q good accompaniment to
his new house.
Geo. Wilson. who for several years
has been NJ work In Boston, has this
spring returned TO his farm,
We don't Ike to have Brldscwatcr
chaps come down here aud carry OIL our
smartcst girls, but we fear It Is Inevitable
The AGE comes to Us Ike an OLD
friend Slth new suit Of clothes and hair
cut. Did the Conkllng farce help the
paper as much a. 1t did the Democratic
party, or what has renewed It's youth ana
Increased It's valuc9 TOUR bottom dollar
Is what did It, irlend.]
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08
SOLDTE RS

A. A. THOMAS, Corner Ninth and f.
Streets, Washington, ID. c., attends to PEN
sions and Back Pay. Bodnty Claims col.
lected. Contested Land Claims, Minera !
and Agricultural, attended to before the De-
par. ment Of the Interior and Supreme Court.
Land Warrants, Land Scrip, and Additions ]
Homesteads purchased an sold. II.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08
CHEST Protectors from IS cents
CHAPMAN'S DRUG STORE

S86 week in your own town. Terms and
IS outfit free. Address H. Hallett h Co.
Portland, Me.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08

The orphaned Windsor Co, Court
adjourned Saturday, The lasl jury
trial was Windsor case simmonds
vs., Pollard, II went w on exceptions
The following matrimonial knots were
severed Mary A, Hunt " " W. Hunt
wilfll deserlioni Ellen H. Wallace W
Geo, u, Wallace, adultery James w.
Stafford v, Elizabeth j, Stafford, viii
f,l deserion Cora l., May W Fred
erick II, May, adultery Frances w.
Fish V, Harris Pope, decree Of nudity
by reason Of fraud Charles u, Kid
der v. Ella q, Kidder, adultery Mai
VIVA A, spaulding v, Romance spauld'
log, intolerable severity Amasa Full
lerlon v, iluldah \, Fullerton, wilhl
deserion,
Decoration Day was pretty generally
observed throughout the New England
States, aud tho tone Of the orators more
kind aud iorgIyIng toward our southern
brethren than IN days gone by We
hope lhl. spirit viii continue 10 grow
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08
NEW Advertisements.
TARRAnT'S SELTzER APERIENT

May properly be called the "lIercules' Of
medicine, for it cleanses Natures augesn
stables, and allows the recuperative powers OF
the system to do the work Of restoration to
health. No medicine cures Nature alone
cures. This Aperient opens the proper aven.
ue, tho functions are permitted to resume
their work, and the patient gets well.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08

Our Rutland locals will be found i'll
tcresting this week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08

HENRY 3. DANA. Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08

An Indiana revivalist. it is said,
gives a chrome TO every convert he
enlists. Indiana folks give up the fun
Of being wicked mighty cheap.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-06-08

John II. Marsh. who has suffered
some time from disease of the brain,
died Tuesday forenoon, aged Al yester-
day. He was highly esteemed young
man. one of the hest musicians and his
death IL greatly lamented by all who
knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11
Withdrawal Of DEPOSITS.

WASHINGTON, D. O., March 1.-THE Trea.
suFy Department has returned to the following
named banks the amount IF the legal tenders
deposited for tho purpose CT retiring their cir.
culatlon: Gettysburg Natioua! Bank, Gettys-
burg r., $85. 500; Boone Co. National Bank,
COLUMBIA, No.. $45, 600; The National ALBANY
exchange Bank, Albany. N. Y, s27O 600:
First ational Bank, Of Troy, N. y. san mn:
The National Baok of West Trov. N v
s74 500; First Natioual Bank. Wes,fieId N
Y, S45 600; Thames National Bauk Norwich.
Conn.,, .s50O000. This action was taken under ,
the ru'log OF The department, which has been
10 ic1os 6cco the passage Of the act of 1874
anu Wh!oho allows apy back TO Withdraw The
lega! tenders deposited to retire oironl.tinn
when the bonds have not been Withdrawn and
mo a'poslt OF legal tenders has 10. been i'm
parlIed, by the redemption of spy psrt Of the
banks, circulation. The above amonnt w,s
Psla by checks 90 tho Sub. Treasury in Nav
=, l! IS considered in unofficial qusrters tbet !,
tne event OF the refusal of the reauest nosda ~,
the Nsllonal Banks to Withdraw their Ienos;t,
mace LOT the purpose OF retiring circulation il il
q9lle probable that the Secretary of tho Tro.on,u
Will lnVlee proposals for the GALE of IT. 8 honi,
ID oToer 70 prevent any stringency in the MI nev
mstket. This opinion, however. ia moi ante;.
famed oy prominent treasury officials. vbo in
reply 10 inquiries on the subject this sftarnoon
SAID mat while the Cabinet NAV deternino -
pursue that conrse, the matter has not ha can
sidered at The Departments. NV 10 e'n'
WASHINGTON. u. O., March ll-1:S0 o. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11
Startling Spectacle.

RICHMOND, We. March 1l.-IntelIiserce r.
csived here from Charlotte, N. c., gives tho
details of the brutal hogeinR OF uplatto ei
by her mother with o oowdide. The acc,un,
states that the piteous screams of woman in
the California section of that city startled thu
neighborhood about II O'Clock 10 tho noruiur
As people ran to their doors naked woman
bleeding from her hair to her stockings, the or.
~ stitch which was on her b,dy, rushed Shrek.
ing from the door Of the house. She ran wild
~ up the railroad to the crossing. dashirr
across this frautically. Still screaming Hi.h
pain and terror she ran down au alley necr by
aud broke madly into house hundred ysr.s
from the street. 10 about half an hour alter
this spectacle woman applied to Justice Me-
Much for warrant for her mother, who, she
said. had torn her clothing from her aud beaten
her with cowhide. She was. she said, day
servant at boarding house on rryon street. She
went home to her mother every night. but fail
ed Wednesday night on account OF the weather
Her mother had met her on her way homo that
morning. When they met the mother held q
heavy rawhide 10 her hand and ordered the
girl home. "Ill teach you" shc said, 'how 10
spend another night in Buzrsrd's Roost" The
latter is place of bad repute ia Cha..
lotte. The girl, thoroughly afraid OF her moth,
or. went. The rest has been told. The girl's
name is Roma Young, and that of her motbtr
is Lizzie Young. Tho daughter is handscm
and light; the mother is ugly, black aud brutal
Tho latter was sent to jail for thirty days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11
NEWS OF LIE DAY

Secretary Li1coln qualified yesterday and
entered upon the duties of his Office.
1t is generally understood 10 political circles
at 81. Paul. Minp.. hat Gov. PilIsbury has re-
solved To appoint Gen. A. j. Edgertcn to the
vacant United States Senatoship.
Travel was resumed oa the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad yesterday morning, track
having been laid parallel With The washcu! at
Winals' Station.
Fifteen children Of the Arrapahoe and She
shone indians from Wyoming Territory, in
charge of their teacher, are en- route for the
Indian school ct Carlisle, Pa.
Ii is rumorcd that tho PENNSYLVANIA Railroad
Company have made liberal offer to the Bal.
tmorc ard Ohio for the transportation of their
cars over tho P. w. & B. r. R.
A bill to establish the whipping poat 10 Penn.
| sytvsnia for tho punishment of vito heaters vas
! fsVoraby considered yesterday By the judiciary
| Committee of the House of Representative, and
will be reported sfhrmativaly.
A special election will take place 10 Indiana
| next Monday, at which 1t will b, decided
whether lod'aun is 10 romain longer an "O,tc.
b'r Statc;' that is to say, Whether it shall c9n.
true to hold eubernstorial elections in Ostober.
Yesterday evening, in Martirsburg, ". Va,
Charles Douglass, mulatto, accused Jerry
Green, negro, of breaking open his trunk
and stealing thereirom $25, and drawieg o
pistol, shot Green dead. the ball penetrating
the eye.
At Wednesday nights session of the North
Carolina legislature the House passed the
Senate bill prohibiting tho sale or purchase Of
aoy spriluous liquors, except vino and cider,
undtr heavy penalties. The &C: cufcrocs total
abstinence. 1t is to be submitted to tho peo
pie fer ratification in August.
Mrs. Mollie NuckIeberry, widow Ct Terrc
Haute, lud,, 80 years OF ago. shot ct Gee.
Arbuck le on the streets yesterday, but misssd
him, tho shot hitting lady and inhictisg
slight wound, Mr.. Arbuckle is prominent
merchant Of Terro Hause. aud is 65 years oil
age. Mrs. Nuckleberry was formerly clerk
10 his store, and alleges that he promised t.
marry her, aud has neglected to do 30.
Salt was entered in Washington yesterday By
General Charles D. Gilmore against Hon. Gar
Schulz. late Secretary ofthe Interior, for dana
ges alleged to have been c1usea by the di.bar
ment Of Gilmoro from prsctio, 10 the Iateriol
Department last April. Special damages are
laid at SIS. 00O,0O0 ard general damages a
100000. Important legal questions are 10
viewed in This case, as to the right Of au extcu
two eNcor to dIsbsr 40 ettorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11
PUBLISHED DAILY & TRI-WEEKLY By
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH II. 1881

Willis We have never be3n able to discern ell
the benefits to the South that liz in the public
sohoo! system. that some believe they see, still
as tho system docs and will prevail the Presi-
dents avowal OF disposition to afford it nation.
al help il one of tho best points 10 his lnauguA
raj Addrts'. Tho cation freed tho slaves, and
thereby impoverished their masters, for land
Without laborers is worthless, and land aud ne
eroes constituted toe wealth Of the South.
Southern white people. therefore Fl nd it IS muoh
I'D they can wal! do to psy taxes for the education
Of their eva children, end glievous burden to
have to educate those Of the negroes a!so, espeA
cially iu States in which there arc more Of the
latter than Of theic own. Under existing cir.
cumstanc,s thar there cln be 20 object more
worthy of national assistance than tho public
schools Of the South. ard We trus! that the
Presidents Suggestions ca this subject may be
put Toto practicsl tffac! a. tho earliest possible
moment. E7ca If there wsro no i1s!ic, il.
volVed 10 the case. comnon gratitude would
dictate to tho republican party liberal appro-
prialions for tho education OF tie negroes, f(r
it wal by negro votes that that party was sue
cessful OF the last election
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11

B,ltmoro is apparently excited over the re-
o'ntl7 revived prospect to extend the Virginia
Midland Railroad from Danvii!e. lis present
Southern terminus. to Charlotte. wber; it will
CONNECT with the Southeastern, Southern and
Southwestern pexui Ct railroads. and quito o
boom for that purposois prevailing there. The
Midland seems destined TO become ono of the
great railroad trunk lines Of the country. and il
Alexandra had the capital and enterprise 10
avail herself Of the advantages of her position
as its natural Northern terminus, she would
soon become opc of tho most prosperous cities
on tho Atlantic sesboard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11
The Markets.

BALTIMoRs, Mar 1l.-Vireinia s. old -; d.
s aeierred Isl do consolidated SO; do 81 se,is.
81; past due coupons 81; new 10. 40s 5lz 10. 40
coupon 941 bid to-day. Cotton dull and lower
mlddling II. Flour steady and active; Howsrd
81 and Western eupar 8 s5ib4; do extra 4 25.55;
40 family 8sS6 IS; City Mills super 3.5asi;
brands sass rs; Patspsco family ST. Whes:-
southern easy; Western duh and lower; South
efn req ll6al2o; do amber 120al25; MOI Wet.
lletallst; May 1l6s.ll8I; June iI71sll7s
Corn-Southern steady and firm; Western
steady, but Inactive; southern white SIT do
ys.leW %; Western mixed spot 53ss5Si; March
essa6ts; April 5ii.643; Nay 5S9a54; steamer
5at. Oats scarcs and firm; Western white Is.
4oi 90 mixed 48. Bye higher a. lO7al09. Hay
STEADY; prime to choice Penns and Maryland Is
asls Coffee o., drll and es,ier; Hio csrgoea ord,'
nary to fair lOtal2t. Sugar firm; A soft 81.
Whiskey STEADY at 81 IL.
NEW YORK, March ll.-Stocks strong. Mot-
ey Flour dull. Wheat dull. Cora dail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11
"A Chicago Scandal.

CHICAGO. March liza West Sid, scandal
case is causing no little exotemant here. Nj
James Corey lives at Ill West Harrison
street His daughter is Mrs. Jennie POM.
Her husband is railroad official and q! present
IN Iowa. She has been visiting at her parcots
since January, epd her mother left week srO
tor Wisconsin. Mrs. Pond states that after
the departure of her mother her father bru'aly
assaulted her SO that she called o. the police
for protection. Yesterday morniog be was u!
rested. The matter has created great excite
nent in West Sids circles. the family huvirg
occupied good social position. Tho pria,tcl
Was at ono time &C elder of church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11

The President had tho pressn. stssioa Of tho
Senate convened TO colhim his nominations,
With The ful! knoHladso Of tie vsc,5cies on the
republican side. When W, think CT this. ard
hear The radicals talk OF tie fort OF The demo-
cats TO o'g,uiz; tha Senate cid pressed a.
one, to the business before thon. as CD attempt,
to use Mr.. Hayes words, at 'srap jadgm ,Rt, "
and IAN Indecent and Unfair essay to avail
themselves Ct 81 opportunity, while Senator
Carpenter lies as set u1buliaG. to possess that
to which they are 20: logiiimste!y entitled" VIC
arc forced to the c,Ic'lsion that tho radicals
alluded to Gre either tie si!licst people tho sun
shines CD, OF else, that they suppose all the
newspaper readers in the cour!ry btlong to that
clas' of untorunates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11
RELIGIOUS Violence.

OTTAWA, ONr, Marsh ll.-Some weeks
ago, it will be remembered. young lady who
had renouuosd the Roman Catholic faith and
joined Methodist society at Hull was abduc-
ted while accompanying her Sunday school
class to this city and removed to the house OF
her brother 10 Law, where che was CAREFUL;
guarded. She was subsequently liberated
size, which Tina both herself aud the clergy
man, the Rev. j. Syvret, under whose instru.n
ton she vas led to change her religion, have
Ssv e sV0 U IsS sVo be T b
the Rev. MIR. Syvret's mission hall OF Hull, o
stone weighing nearly three pounds was thrown
through widow of tho building, falling u
the middle ais!c. but fortunately, itjaEiug \,
one. 1t is probable that arrests will be msi
as there appears to be determination o. tic
part Of the relatives OF the young convtr; to
drive Mr. Syvret out of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11
Financial.

NEW YORK. March II The Posts financial
article says: The Stock Exchange markets wera
unsettled at the opening and in The early
dealings, but became steadier as the day al
vanced aud as we write are strong. US4 and
a per cent bonds which yesterday declined e.!
are to-day tat above. the lowest price,. K. T.
9onos are irregular but generally lower, tho
Texas & Pacific iEcome land grants. Ofthis
per cent has been recovered. The genera
market opened at decline of 1sls per cent, tho
exception being Lake Shore. Iron Mount. Wts,-
ern Union Tel and Mil & ST Paul. which We.
gag higher. There WAS then further decline {
sal per cent: This las bsen followed By an 81
vance of 4a21 and % we writ. the market ia On ;
ara steady to strong The money marse. il
fairly easy to day with Elk per cent tie rulir2
rate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11
Proceedings of the Senate To- day.

WASHINGTON. ID. u, Mach l, 1881. -After
tho readog OF the journal, MIR. Geo. E. Ed
mondJ, OF VT, appeared and took tho oath Of
office as Senator for the new term. The Woe
President laid before The Senate communion.
ton from Secretar, Windom stating 10 had
forwarded to tho Governor Of Miauesota bis
resignation as Senator from that State.
MIR. Johnston, of Va, offered resolution,
which was adopted, calling on the Attornsy =
General for copies ct any reports made during
tho last session Of Coneres to tho Department,
OF JUSTICE 10 rotation to the conduct and operas
tons of The Uoitcd States marsbals and depu
ties. the district attorney and the commissioner
IN the western disric! of Virgins.
Mr.. Psnd!etou called up his resolution for
the formation of tho Senate committees.
MIR. Davis of ILL.,. expressed his intention 10
vote Tor tho organ zlton of the committees as
proposed by tho democrats but declined the
honor rendered hin of the ohairmanship of the
judiciary Committee and moved to substitute
tho namo OF Mr.. Garland, of Ark, for that DO
siion. ~
Tho Vcl President sustained tho point Of
order raised BY Mr. Conkling, of New York,
that the resolution for tbs reorganization of the
Senate committees was not now in order, which
deSls'on was appealed from by Mr.. Peudletop.
10 discussing the point oforder. Mr.. Conklinc
said that it was proposed on the Friday preoed.
Ing the Taesdsy when the Senate would bo full
to elect ell of the Committees of the Senate for
tho present session. 1t was proposed BY that
party which now prevailed on account CT yac,n
cles IN seats-that party which bad sought in
vain an alliance With the independent party Of
tho Sonate-to do TO day by forco by its own
votes What il GOULD not do on Wednesday next.
g 10 aiu DOT think that the organization of the
Senate should BIO trip and witch affair. n he
formed in one way to day and 10 another to.
morrow.
Messr,. Hill: Of Ca, Garland, of Ark. and
terd,etop;, OF Ohio argued that the decision of
the Vice President should be overruled,
Mr. Harris. of Tenn. suggested that Mr.
LAWS name some one for that position, where.
upon MI. Davis moved to substitute the name
OF MI. Garland, of Ark. who stood next on The
Before any vote had been taken upon the an.
zeal from the decision of the Vice. President
put NJ after quite long discussion, the Senate at
&5O on motion OF Mr.. HAIRS went into executive
session. S's''' Q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11

ADVICE TO T0USa PREAclERs.-At the
session of the Conference of the n. E. Church,
South, at Harrisonbarg. yesterday. b. W. Wal
ters. of Baltimore district; James r.. Hi!scn.
Frank I. Griffith and John Miller, Of the East
Baltimore district; John Wesley Mitchell, Of
the Roanoke; s. V. uIdebraod, of tho Moor
field district. aud VIM. G. nodgkiu, of tho
Washington district, were recommended by the
committee ss having passed tho requisite ex-
animation. and were admitted on probation.
After the character and qualification of these
young men had, as is the custom 10 annual con.
terences, bean crefully Inquired into, Bishop
McTSRier asked. Are they all siogls msp ?"
and when answered IN the affirmative he said :
IL hope you will try and keep them so for rea.
souatle term" Laughter. And" c,ntiI-
usd the Bishop, willis our preachers marry,
and marry WE'LL if spy of these young men hav
taken any preliminary steps in thst dire c.ion
advise them to postpone further proceedings
for while" Renewed laughter.
Spring Weathe. TODAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11
Stabbed.

CUMBERLAND. nd, March ia terrible
trsgsdy occurred St Mount Savage, Allegany
county, yesterday evening. Alexander Thrash.
er, aged twenty sou OF p. j. Thrssher, formerly
o merchant of that town, stabbed in the hear.
Joseph Pratt, aged about twenty, and con OF
James Pratt, q we'll known and highly respected
farmer, killing him instantly. The affair caus :
intense excitement in this city where the par
ties are we'll known. Thra&her also cut abou:
OF the deceased, but no. dangerously. There
we're about eight or ten yousg men present, it.
GLIDING the thres Pratt brothers. The locality
of the stabbing was in the heart OF the town, ana
can bs plainly seen from the railroad depot.
Both the parents of tho young men s-e living.
Thrasher wss arrested. The cause OF tho Diff.
Guilty is unknown
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-03-11

Mr.. Hayes now wants to know Whist 10 is to
do. His question only confirms the opinion
that most right thinking people have tn.er.
tanned of him for the last four year,; for if he
had cons,ieuc, suti acs to the il haence of nat
ural remors,, he would have no peed to ask it,
but would sell ell be had at ouoo. give it to the
poor, and live 10 s,ckcloth and ashes during
III, remainder of his life. spending bis time in
prayers AID pcpnrc, for the great fraud he
consumated upon the people Of his country.