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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The Northern railroad has declared
n semi-annual dividend ~ 81 u share,
payable June |,
The work of grading the Laconia
and Lake Village horse railroad was
commenced ut Lake Village, Wcdncs-
day. The cars are to be furnished by
II Concord firm, aud the road is to be
completed by the middle of July.
The Manchester and Dover liquor
dealers have voted to boycott the brew
ers who have raised the price of beer.
Senator Edmunds Of Vermont has
engaged summer quarters in Dublin,
near Monadnock mountain and lake.
The prospect for summer business ut
all the White Mountain hotels is good.
The Barron, have taken II five years
ing four hotels that will be under their
management.
There are two letters in the post
office at East Concord addressed as
follows: "To the widower who wants
a young wife," ''Care Postmaster,
East Concord, N. H." One bears the
mail mark Franklin Falls, and the
other Laconia, and both are in very
nice handwriting.
W. W. Montgomery of Fairfield,
VT, and John II. Taylor of Fisher
vile have each deposited 500 forfeit
at the office of the Manchester Union
for lightweight wrestling match for
81 900, catch weights, collar and
elbow, to occur in Manchester May
81, Taylor defeated {: Montgomery
several months ago after q close conest.
Charles Dow of Bridgewater cons
mitted suicide by taking opium
Jealousy is said to have been the cause.
He was 20 years old, and had been
married but few months to a girl Of
II years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

Michael O'Dsy, . Waterbury paup'
or, served IL the seyenIeenth regiment
Of Vermont volunteers, has just got a
pension Of s2i monlh aud ~ 900
arrears,
II, ID, Gibbs, Of iiubbardlon, shear
cd his ram "COl, JOyee" on May a.
IL was his second fleece and weighed
rs ii pounds carcass, 90 pounds,
John McMorrow Of MiidleIown had
q barn burned recently by q dissatisfied
tenant, Fifteen cows persisted IN the
flames, The inceadlary was arrested,
and bound up in the sun Of $500 Tor
trial NJ tbs couuIy court,
The annual State convention Of the
Congregational churches will be held
IN the Congregational church Ut Man
chester on Tuesday and Wednesday,
June 18th aud lith,
An economical farmer 10 Windsor
has extracted eight teeth with q pain
Of blacksmilh's piacers, Windsor con-
talns lots Of "queer" fellows,
Chas, Durell, Of l,aTe, has killed
with a rifle $40 woodchncks each year
for the last ten years. One year he
killed l75. Woodchucks mWst bC
pretty plenty up that way
~, Johnsbury Il a very dangerous
place 10 live IN, A man Is reported Il
have died there recently from "IhC
bursting oi an ulster about tho heart
The corner stone Of the new convent
North avenue, burlington, WIS lait
on Sunday afternoon, In the presence oI
:, 900 people, An eloquent address
was Delivered by.lsoy. Father Michaud
who announced that the new insIitu'
ton was for people Of every creed anC
nationality, The singing by the chill
dren, 600 or more IN number, wa
very grand, Bishop DcGocSbiand had
charge of the ceremonies, Several
priests were present, among them Rev
j. d. O'Sullivan Of White River Juno
ton. 1t WIS u pleasant occasion,
The new iron bridge over the Con-
nccticut river at Bellows Falls is now
completed, and trains arc running over
IL regularly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

HARrER's MAGAZINE for June, is
unusually interesting. Three articles
are brilliantly illustrated and will COM
mend attention by the interest of the
matter and the excellence of the engrav-
ings. 'Quaiut Old Yarmouth" ,'Bal-
timorc, the Social Athens of America"
''The Gates of Paradisv,' and Com
mander Browns contribution as to tor
pedoes as weapon for offensive and de-
fensive warfare, with illustrations, and
the article as to the overthrow of the
French power in America and various
other articles would be an honor to any
periodical in the world. The editorial
departments, as usual, are full of in
structive and entertaining matter. Pub
lished by Harper & Brothers, Franklin
Square, N. Y. Price S4.OO year
SO cents single number. For sale at
Whites bookstore.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
MnaI IiAnllOInI.

The Randolph Corae' Hand ha'
been recognized,
"A, T., Cleyerly has pat dat roo'
on his black recently Injured w NE
This will give lin beIIer chambers,
-Mlss Emna eastman = 'each'ne
in the sIoue selool house' Minnie Hip
Icy on Fish Ill., Miss uup'h ~ 'h'
south District aEd Mis' taff's"h "
the u, Morse district
The "lh N'hfa ~ po''ee hAs pee'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
sharon.

sharon.
Charles Williamson has improved
his store much by u new coat OF paint
The town meeting, last week, was
quite harmonious, llenl, liascom was
voted the jurisdiction Of the Stats
while tho matter Of building new
bridge across the river was passed
over,
-Thi. usually quiet village was
thrown into II state Of excitement on
Thursday afternoon by reason Of A.
Wardncr breaking his leg, Mr.. W"
accompanied by young Rdy, was
driving on the street aud stopped in
front Of G. NJ. Fny's store, whom tho
horse became frightened by motion OF
the whip and started again, wh'rling
around heading lhe other way, aud
nearly tipping the wagon over Mr..
Wardncr jumped to save himself str'k-
ing on ono side OF his foot, which re-
suited in the above accident. Mr.. w.
was dragged by the rcins until the
horse was stopped, IIc was taken to
the hotel and attended by DR.. Guild.
May l.. Sawyer, having graduated
at the academy a. South Woodstock,
has engaged to teach u term OF school
in district in that town.
Charley Kendall, for two years
past clerk in the store OF {. NJ. Fay,
has gone to !'stou TO sell fruit trees Tor
firm in that city.
Mrs. Eta Sinclair was attacked
with fit Of epilepsy on Saturday last
the first she has had Tor two years.
Daniel Archer and Ernest Will
kns got into iracas ut South Reading,
...-. :. s... " iiElnS mas "yniip,n,o ,i.o
ranch which put IN end to further
actions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
VERMONT,

Four hundred dogs have been rsgis.
tered in Rutland this year. A dog
gone town.
St. Johns Day, the oath of June,
will be celebrated at Vergennes this
year. Eleven societies have volunteer.
ed to be present.
The Warner home for Destitute
Children at St. Adams is now open for
the reception of inmates.
"a wild animal was recently seen
on the high hill north of Chelsea vii
lage." Probably a skunk.
A calf recently sent to market from
Bellows Falls had three legs and his
tail at one side of the hip,
The Vermont Copper Mining COM
pany of Ely has sold its property to a
New York mining engineer named
Cozin and other for, it is thought,
100000. A new company is to be
formed to work the mines. The old
company employed 700 men.
Rutland is tired OF Vermont string
beef. She proposes to establish de-
pot for the genuine western article.
The Rutland Village Improvement
Association have contracted for 400
maple and elm trees at 80 cts. apiece.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
WHENCE COMES the UNBOuNDED
POPULARITY OF
Allcock's Porous Plasters?

Because they have proved themselves
the Hest External Remedy ever IN
vented, They will cure asthma, colds,
coughs, rheumatism, neuralgia, and
any local pains,
Applied Ia the small IT the back
they are iuMlliblc IN liack,Acle,
Nervous Debility, sad Kidney troubles (
10 lle pic Of the stomach they are u
sure cuw 6r dyspepsia aud Liver
Complalul,
ALLCOC KS ROU \
rLAST T. : WN palale,a, fragrant,
aud quick IL cure, Beware of lmlla-
tlons that blister and burn, Got
ALLCOCk'S, the only Genuine Porous
Plaster,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
Newspaper Decisions,

i-AHy person who takes q paper regular
IN from tie Ofiies-WhelheT directed 70 hli
mans OF an0ther's OT whether he has sub
seribed Or net-is responsible Tor the pay
meat II.
e-Ifs person orders bis paper alseonlln!a
III he must pay all arreaTages, pf Ihe phblisil
Of may continue TO send Il nptll payment u
made, aud collect the whole amount WHEELER
tbs paper 10 taken irOm the once o. not
atlhs courts have decided tina. refusing %
take newspapers aud periodicals from lhe
Ppstrpfiiee, 90 renewing ahl leANihb lhpm
lnealled for, ID prima laele evidence ei ltana'
60 All communications should DO address
~ the Editor, Al Woodstock, W.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
Personal! TO MEN ONLY

The VoLrAIc BELT Co., Marshall,
Mich, will send Dr., Dyes Celebrated
Electro oltaic Belts and Electric APP
plIances Oh trial for thirty days to men
(youns or old wha are afflicted with
Nervous Debility, Lost Vitality and Man:
hood, and kindred troubles, guaranteeing
speedy and complete restoration Of health
and manly vigor. Address as above. N.
B.-No risk ~ incurred, as thirty days
trial Is allowed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

'BEsT OF ALL.'-Dr. r. V. Pierce, Buff
falo, N. y; Dear Sir-My family has
used your 'Favorite Prescription and it
has done all that is claimed for it. 1t Is
the best of all preparations for female
complaints. I recommend 1t to all my
customers. G. s. WATERMAN,
Druggist, Baltimore, Nd
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

~ The Chinese cannot land On our
shores for the next ten years, but Can
ada will reap the benefit of their land
ing and passing across their territory
when they come to locate in the United
StataS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

r Thus far Johnny Davenport has
not been able to ascertain who wrote
the Morey letter. He has found about
as many "clues" as were found to tho
whereabouts Of Charley Ross.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

~ A breeze Of Indignation was
stirred up by the colored people of Bos-
ton, by the alleged refusal, at the Re-
we're House, of a room for Gen. Rob-
ert Small, on account of his color.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

u Prominent republicans are talk
ing about Guiteau's man, Arthur"
and the stalwarts are assisting in every
way to show up the rascality of Blaine
Blair and company, and yet the repub.
lican papers assure us that perfect har'
mony exists in their party.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
" A female somnambulist in Mon.

" A female somnambulist in Mon
treal fell out of window thirty feet to
the pavement below, and did not awake
until she had regained her feet and
walked n block or more from home.
She was badly bruised, but not seri-
ously injured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

"pd stay an old maid till | got black
in the face, before I'd marry man
who chcws tobacco" and she took a
wad of gum out of her mouth and
stuck it on the under side Of the seat OF
her chair for safe keeping while she
was eating her dinner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
From our regular correspondent
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Warrington, May 90, 1882.

Warrington, Aay w. love-
1t appears probable that the scheme
to raise the Department Of Agriculture
to the rank of frst-class executive
department and make its head Cab
met officer will finally come to head
before the present session Of Congress
ends. Nearly every Commissioner
since the Bureau Of Agriculture was
created has been figuring to this end,
and the unfortunate lie Due. whose
efforts at raising cold tea and early
boiled potatoes are so well known laid
himself out in the struggle to become II
member of the Cabinet. His visions
all rcvolved around that one central
idea. But, while lie Due has passed
into oblivion, his pet scheme still lives
and shows the effects of his careful
watering. Elk Secretary Schurz ex-
us it passed the House. He says that,
under its operation, the business of the
department would still consist as it
does now in gathering and disseminating
information, and not in any admins
trative work.
Speaker Kiefer has not removed a
House stenographc reporter tor several
weeks no, but he has recently made a
speech before the New York Chamber
of Commerce in which he acclaimed
that this talk about the purity Of the
earlier days of the Republic is all bosh.
He insisted that we are better in every
way than were our ancestors, and that
we are the superiors of all nations
ancient or modern. Mr.. Speaker
Keifer forgot to add any compliments
to the American eagle, nor did he OBJ
serve that our home is in the setting
sun. Perhaps our superlative good
ness as a people, the superiority of his
own colleagues at Washington to the
first President, Jefferson, the Adamses,
jackson, and the proud possession of
Robson, Shipherd, Dursey, Ben But
Ter, and Bob 1ngersoll, clouded his
memory. Since the halcyon days when
President Hayes made milk-and- water
speeches at county agricultural fairs,
the nation has had no defender at all
equal to the astute Speaker Keifer,
whose eloquence is comical blending
of the utterances Of second-rate
schoolmaster and a crossroads Fourth
of July spouter.
Speaking of Robson, that famous
old manipulation of naval affairs and
scuttler of ships has been good deal
set back by his failure to get things as
he wanted them in the matter of appro-
priations this year. This Congress is
extravagant enough in all conscience,
but it had to spew out Robeson's pro-
gramme, and the old salt is very much
crushed. Some facts have lately been
revealed throwing strong light upon
Robeson''s administration of the Navy
Department dnring the eight years he
was at its head. He expended over
sl49, 100000 during that time, and
left the navy in worse condition and
with fewer vessels than when he took
charge of it. Nearly million and
half of this amount was spent for "re-
pairs" upon single vessel, and yet the
old hulk il almost worthless as war
vessel to-day. 1t would be fine
thing to let Robson have hand in a
scheme to spend ssO,OOO,OOO more for
navy improvements, wouldn't it? p.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

L. There viii DO considerable OF q
fight In this District, among the Re-
publlcans for member Of coneress'--
Hon, W, c, French stands good
chance Of receiving the nomination.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

"Cliut, " Of the Huntingdon Clipper
thinks wc want To be tho Democratic
candidate for Governor. High there J
keep OF the grass the COWS will cat
you up II you don't,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

II NEARLY DEAD after taking highly
pulled up stuff, with long testimonials,
turn to Hop Bitters, and have no fear of
any Kidney or Urinary Troubles, Bright's
Disease, Diabetes or Liver Complaint
These diseases cannot resist the curative
power of Hop Bitters; besides 1t is the
best family medicine on earth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

tg As things look now, Grout will
he QUO Of the next congressman from
Vermont, aud either Col. Joyce or en-
Gov. Stewart tho olher,--[ Boston Post
Not much-don't bet on that.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

lV| A correspondent of the Boston
,ratehmaa calls Rutland the hub Of
Vermont, commercially, Industrious
~, enthusiastically, Realistically, and
in respect to simon-pure wickedncss.'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

Nervous debility, the curse ofthe Areri-
eau people, immediately yields to the az.
tlOu OF Browns Iron BItters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

~ Windsor County Democrats
will present q candidate Tor Governor
IN Convention,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

TnE BILIOUS, dyspeptlc or ccnstipated,
should address, with two stamps and his
tory of case for pamphlet, Worlds Dis
pensary Med. Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

- As far ~ We can sec now, tho
next Democratic Convention will he
held AZ MONTPELIER, June 23d,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

Wheat Bitters.' Mothers require it,
Children cry for 1t. Fathers buy 1t. Price
81 per bottle. For sale by all druggists
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

II Il true that u man may ruin him'
self by 6aakness, but few mon 20 10
their ruin In that way Boston Post,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

Ladies' In delicate health or feeble chill
dren never fail to find relief by using
Wheat Bitters.' All druggists keep the IN.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
HENRY'S
CARBOLIC SALVE,

The most Powerful Healing Ointment
and Dlsiniectant ever
Discovered.
llenry's Carbolc Salve heals bnnS.
Henry's Carbolic Salve cures sores.
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
CONSUMPTION CAN De CURED
" VIM. HALLS
r GE \ T1 Z ). bALSAM

Cures Consumption, Colds, Pncumo-
MIA, Influenza, Bronchial Difficulties,
Bronchitis, lIoarseness Asthma,
Group, Whooping Cough and all
Diseases of the Breathing Organs.-
!, soothcs and heals the Membrane
of the Lungs, mhamcd and poisoned
by the disease, and prevents the
night-swcats and tightness across
the chest which accompany it,
CONSUMPTION is not an incurablc
malady. 1t is only necessary to
have the right remedy, and HALLS
BALSAM is that remedy. DON'T
DESPAIR of RELIEF, for this be-
nlgn specific VIII cure YOU. even
though professional aid fails.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
ItIItTii,@,

In Woodstock, May "a, daughter 10
Mr. and Mrs, Joseph li0uFlo,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24
Morgan TrOldng Stallion,
j. B. THOMAS,

W,ll staud the ensuing season At the Train.
Ina Stables VI W T. SMITH. Formerly 90.
cupied by Ed, sumnef,) rear OF Phoenix
Block Woodstock, VI,
J, u THOMAS WAS foaled In 1875, ~ q
beautiful el e-tnut. stands u hands high.
weighs 1860 ,lbs, aud possesses the bone.
muscle, style. pluck, action, speed, ID per.
feetly sound, aud disposition OF the Morgan
family, which no no strongly represents IN
every particular.
We DO not aay he 10 tho best, or tho fastest
Stallion In Vermont, but his colts do warrant
Us claiming that an sire of stylish, hand.
some, troit'ng gated, good sizod colts he has
no superior.
PI3DIGRI;E.
by Woodstock by Young Morrill,, by Old
Morrill,, by Jcnnison horse, by Young Bull
rush, BY Bullrush. Dv Justin,
His dam by Mckenzie horse, by old Green
Mountain, by Clifford, by Woodbury., by Justin
--Grand dam by Green Mountain, &c.
Thus 1t will be seen that J, ID. THOMAS Ii
direct descendant on both sire's and dams
sides OF ttho famous Justin Morgan, whose
blood minglcs in the VEINS OF tho fastest,
stoutsst, and hishcs, priced horses from Maine
10 California.
Tcrm..-s 10 10 insure In IUnI,
Mares net returned regularly will DO con-
sdercd with foal q. l.. TAYLOR.
Woodstock W.. May %, 1882.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

RpNgw YOuR LgAsR,=1hep are tuned
IN every ones life when energy falls and
q miserable feeling comes over them, mis-
taken for laziness, Danger turks ~ these
symptoms, ~ they arise from diseases
OrgaIs, fafkeF's Il niger Tonic viii 70
store perfect activity 10 The Stomach,
Liver aud Kidneys, purify the blood, aud
renew your lease OF health ana comfort,
II Advocate,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

When light haired mans locks
begIn 10 turn gray he. getting an 10
ahy, When they begin u lNrn black
hes getting ~ 10 slSly,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-05-24

IV The worst misfortune that eould
belall q statesman, according 10 the
New York Tines, is 10 be defended by
the 7fiLaae, Jusl 81, ll'sas base as
having Guileau say Of yOul Eyes, I
liked IllaI fellow immensely, IIe's
such q nice fellow that | ehummed
round with him for year, We were
very intimate, We regarded him rs
ass If tbs family"
IAyIsG WiISEssRs,-Th hundreds Of
hearty, aud healthy looking men, women
and children, that have been rescued from
beds Of pain, sickness aud well nigh death
by parker's Ginger Tonic are the hest
evidences IN The world ~ In sterling
merit and w0ik, You viii dad such IN
almost every community,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-13
Diseases of the Ear.

Or Affections of the Auditory Tube, as Ipfiam.
nation, Assesses, Ulcerations, Fetid Dis
charges, Polypi, Tumors Noises and Roarings.
and Deafness from various causes, and
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-13
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
PREPARING FOR THE TARIFF
FIGHT.
Caucus of Revenue RefOrmers-The
Revision Bills 10 bs ResIsteG-
Ocean Mail SubsIdies-A Move fOr
a New Department..

WASHINGTON, February ia confer
ence of the members of the House of Rep.
resentatives opposed to the tariff commits
sion and to the extension of national bank
charters, was held at the capitol to-day.
About forty were present, principally
Southern Democrats and Greenback.
ers. Judge Reagan, of Texas,
presided. After an interchange of views
resolutions were adopted looking to the
preparation and presentation of bills in op.
position to the pending measures which
have been reported from the Ways and
Means and Banking and Currency Commit
tees on those subjects.
The House Committee on Elections to-
day agreed to dismiss the contest without
prejudice in the case of MADISON VS.. Oates
from the Third district of Alabama.
The joint conference of the sub-con-
mittees of the House Committees on Com
merce. Naval Affairs aud Post Offices
and Post Roads to day adopted the follow
ing resolution:
ReSoleed, That it is the sense of this joint
committee that 1t is advisable to promote
the postal and commercial interest of the
United States by providing sufficient com
pensation for the carriage of ocean mails
from the United States to foreign ports by
American ships.
This resolution will be reported to the
respective full committees, and it is be-
lieved some measure will shortly be report
ed to the House favoring liberal compen-
sation to an American line of fast mail
steamships for carrying the mails between
this country and European ports.
The subcommittee of the House Com
mittee on Agriculture to-day instructed
Representative Anderson to frame a bill for
the elevation of the Department of Agricul-
ture to an executive department.