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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07
Joseph ElIlCOtt.


1t is not to the credit of Buffalo that
she has as vet perpetuated by neither
statue nor memorial, save in the name
of single street, his fame who not
only first predicted her commercial
destiny, but what is almost unparal-
leled in the history of cities, selected
her exact site and laid out in tho then
wilderness at the foot of Lake Erie a
city on scale commensurate with his
inspired belief in her destiny. As
agent for the Holland Land Company,
Joseph Ellicott, in the year 1904, COM
pleted the survey of the broad streets,
diagonal avenues, and public squares,
some of which are to-day included in
her extensive park system, and all of
which form adequate approaches to the
newer suburbs of the Buffalo of 1885.
To her singularly open aud attractive
topography it is to be regretted that
she does not add that next-to-godly at
tribute, cleanliness.
Joseph EIlicott was the brother Of
Andrew Ellicott, then Survcyor-Gener-
al of the United States. Fresh from
assisting his kinsman to lay out the
city of Washington preparatory to its
becoming the seat of government, he
followed the same general plan in sur
vcying the streets OF New Amster-
DAM" as he proposed to call it, out Of
respect to his Dutch employers, the
members of the so-called Holland Land
Company. The chief business thor
oughfarc now bears the commonplace
name of Main street one which, to
all save the ears OF towns-people ac-
customed to it, wonderfully becomes
its still semi-countrilied air and tho
non-imposing character of many of its
buildings; for everywhere in her bus
mess sections old and new Buffalo jos
tie each other picturesquely. Had Jo-
seph Ellicott been allowed to complete
his design in the nomenclature and
laying out OF the main thoroughfarc of
trade, Main street would have been
Willink avenue below "Lhe Churches, "
and Van Staphorst above, for what
was designed to be the site of the Cap
itOi VI ANSN Nhio'oiH'hi ioih INV 'hc
three blocks in Main street bounded to
the north and south by Eagle and
Swan streets. Here Mr.. Ellicott pro-
posed to erect his palace, with broad
vistas opening to view in all directions.
The eye of the prince of New Amster-
dam could have gazcd at pleasure up
Van Staphorst avenue to the rising
ground at the north, down Willink
avenue to the harbor and out Vollen-
hoven avenue (Erie street to the lake
and Canada, along Stadnitski avenue
(Church streeD to the State reserva-
ton, and up Shimmelpennick avenue
Niagara street) past the elegant res
licences circling around Niagara Square,
which was to be the center of his city,
straight to the setting sun. The west
erly limit of this manor, extending be-
You'd the present west side of Main
street, suggested the title of "Ellicott's
bow-window" to the towns-folk. So
practical man as President Fillmore
expressed just regret that the demo-
cratic spirit of that time, jealous of so
baronial an establishment, cut the
heoutiful semicirclc nv runninp Main
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07
Advice 10 Mothers.

Ave you disturbed at night and broken
Of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain Of cutting teeth2 lfso,
send at once and get a bottle Of Mrs.
WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR Chill
rem TEETHING. Its value Is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon 1t, mothers
there Is no mistake about 1t. 1t cures
dysentery and diarrhoea, regulates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie
softens the gums, reduces inflammation
and gives tome and energy to the whole
system. MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYR
UP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING Is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one
of the Oldest and best female nurses ant
physicians in the United States, and Is
for sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

Look here, boy" said the pompous
Deacon Trulygood to newsboy whom
he found dancing jig on the pave
ment last Sunday, "do you know whose
day this isp" 81 may DO q little off,"
answered the arab, squirting impu-
IDENTIFY through one eye at his question
er, "but l guess you don't carry it
around in your vest pocket. - Wash
ington Hdtchet
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

ly and as he arose tho band played,
tho people shouted and laughed, and
the man on his back, who, think, was
ono of the Puseys, took of his cap and
waved it to the crowd thousand feet
below. His donkeyship was evidently
frightened almost to death. Ho arched
his head and neck to one side and look
cd downward while he went heaven
ward. He sailed away to West Phila-
delphia somewhere and came down all
right with his rider after reaching an
altitude Of 5000 feet. "-Mi!adelphia
Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

Tho Yale College statistics for tho
class of IS show that the average ex-
penditure for the course of four years
per man has been So, 1852, Thirty-six
have spent over $1,000 year, while
several, with scholarship assistance
and earnings, have not spent that
amount in four years. Altogether that
class has earned $40, no since entering,
seven having made over 81, 900 apiece.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07
A CA RID.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss Of manhood, &C.,
| will send ,cipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary In South
America. Send self-addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH Y. INMAN, Station d.,
New York City
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07
Tho Voice OF tho People.

The people, as whole, seldom make mis-
takes, and the unanimous voice OF praise
which comes from those who have used Hoods
sarsaparilla, fully Justifcs the claims Of the
proprietors OF this great medicine, Indeed,
these very claims are based entirely on what
the people say Hoods Sarsaparilla has done.
Send to o. l. Hood h Co., Lowell, Mass, for
book containing statements Of many cures.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

Hale's Honey the great Cough cure, 2sc SOC. ri 81
Glenn's sulphur Soap heals beauties. 2sc.
ermanCOrnRcmovcrk kills Corns L Bunions
hllrs Hair and Whisker Dye-Black and Brown. &c.
Pixies TOOthache Drops cure in Minute. 25c
Deans Rheumatic Pills are q sure cure. soc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

California papers report that new
species of bear has been discovered on
Mt. Shasta, which is found in no other
part of the world. 1t is about the size
of shepherd dog, and is white and
very ferocious. Three have lately
been killed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07
STATE OF VERMONT, At a Probate Court
HARTFORD DIsrRIoT So. held at Woodstock
within and for said District on the twenty
second day of August, A. d. 1885.
Present, Hon. John Porter. Judge.

Present, Hon. John Porter. Judge.
John Lambs estate, Pomfret, interstate.
Samuel Lamb, Administrator OF
said estate, proposes to render al ac'
count of his administration and to
present his account against said estate for
examination and allowance ut q Probate
Court to be held ut Woodstock aforesaid
on Wednesday Seventh day of October
next. The Court therefore orders that notice
of the same be given to all persons interested
in said estate, by publishing u Copy of the
in the Spirit of the Age, a newspaper printed
at Woodstock aforesaid, that they may ap
pear before said Court and contest the al
lowance of said account, if they see cause.
A true record.
HENRY s. DANA, Register.
A true copy Of record
Attest, HENRY s. DANA, Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

SEND MONEY BY AMERICAN Ex-
PRESS Co. MONEY ORDERs.--Receipts
given. Money refunded if Orders are
lost. Sold at all offices of the Co.
Payable at $500 places. Rates: To
Sj-5c; Sl0-Sc; S20-10c; $50. l2c
$40 Ijc ; $50.20c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07
Nervous Debility,
Notice TO Tax PAYERS.

The tax bills for Town Highway and State
School Taxes on the 1885 Grand Lis: of Pom
fret. Vt, have this day been delivered to me
for collection, and tax payers are hereby call
ed upon to pay their respective taxes within
ninety days from date hereof. will receive
at my Store each day, and allow the deduc
lions provided by law on taxes paid during
said time.
G. q. VAUGHAN, Town Treasurer:
Pomfret VT, July "a, 1885
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louisiana State Lottery Company.

"We do hereby certify that we super
wise the arrangements for all the Monthly
and sem-Annual Drawings of the Lousi-
ana State Lottery Company, and in per-
son manage and control the Drawings
themselves, and that the same are con-
Quoted with honesty, fairness, and in good
faith toward all parties, and we authorize
the Company to use this certificate, with
fac-similes of our signatures attached, in
Is advertisements"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

WltllH anu bulu blStTCl, VII
the twenty-second day of August, A. d. 1885.
Present, Hon. John Porter, Judge.
Abigail Lambs estate, Pomfret, intestate.
Samuel Lamb, administrator OF said
estate, proposes to render an account Of his
administration and to present his account
against said estate for examination and al
lowance at Probate Court to be held at
Woodstock aforesaid on the first Wednesday
Seventh day Of October next. The Court
therefore orders that notice Of the same be
given to oil persons interested in said estate,
by publishing Copy Of the record Of this
order three weeks successfully In the Spirit
Of the Age, . newspaper printed at Woodstock
afoi esaid, that they may appear before said
Court and contest the allowance Of said &C
count, II they see cause.
A true record.
HENRY S. DANA, Register.
true copy of record.
Attest, HENRY $. DANA, Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07
LIST OF PRIZES.

1867 Prizes, amounting to S2G5, 800
Application for rates to clubs should be made
only to the Office of the Company in New
Orleans,
For further information write clearly, CIV
ing full address. POSTAL NOTES, Express
Money Orders, or New York Exchange in
ordinary letter. Currency by Express Gall
sums of IS and upwards at our cXpense),
addressed
NJ. A. DAUPlIIN,
New Orleans, La,
or NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
d07 Seventh ST., Washington, ID. T..
Make p. 0. Money Orders payable and
address Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

A Nantucket woman claims to have
had II wart taken off her nose by faith
cure. 1t was only II beer "blossom,'
probably.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

When Baby was sick, ws gave her Csstoria,
When she was Child, she cried for CastoriA
When she became Miss, sho chung to Castoris,
Whom che had Children, she gave them Csstoris,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

Incorporated IN 1868 for % years by the
Legislature for Educational and Charitable
purposes-with capital of $1,000, OOO-to
which Il reserve fund of over $5j0,O0O has
since been added
By an overwhelming popular vote its fran
chise was made part of the present State
Constitution adopted Dec. I'd, A. d., 1879.
The only Lottery ever voted on and en-.
dorsed by the people of any State.
Nneve,' scales or pOStpones.
Its Grand single Number Drawings
take place monthly.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY 10
WIN a FORTUNE. TENTH GRAND
DRAWING, CLASS X. IN THE ACAD-
ENVY OF MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS,
TUESDAY, October 18th, 1855
lS5th Monthly Drawing.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $75, 900.
100000 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
Fractions, in Ffths in proportion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07
Notice to Taxpayers.

The tax hills for Town, Highway and
State School taxes on the lSSj Grand List OF
Woodstock, Vermont, have this day been
delivered to me for collections and tax payers
are hereby called upon to pay their respective
taxes within ninety days from date hereof.
The deduction provided by law will be
made on taxes paid during said time.
will receive at my office each day, and on
Wednesday and Saturday evenings TN eight
o'clock. +. C. SOUTHG ATE,
Town Treasurer.
Woodstock, VT, July 9th, 1855.
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SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1885.

Entered at the Post-0llice as secont
class matter.
VIM. d. MCMASTER, Editor 4 Pro'r.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

Riel and vaccination, is the Montreal
war cry.
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STATE OF VERMONT, | At a Probate
HARTFORD DISTRICT, IS Court held at
Woodstock, within and for said District, on
the twenty-second day of August, A. D. 1885.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-10-07

M CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000 IN
Tickets only IS. Shares in proportion
Daily Republican., 1885-01-20
An Excellent ordinance.

The ordinance to prevent the cree ton
or removal of frame buildings within
certain limits of the city, recently pass
ed by City Council. and approved by tie
Mayor, is something demanded by tho
increase of population, and consequen
growth of the city. There is an area OF
about forty blocks included In the new
ordinance, beginning at tho intersection
of Church street and the r, W. q Is
Railroad, continuing westerly 70 Wal.
nut street, TO within two hundred and
fifty feet of the Brandy wine creek
thence to Church street, 10 Twenty
third street, thence to Adams street
and along the Creek TO DUPONT street
to Beach street, 70 the =, w. & B.Rail
road, ami along tho road to West street
to the Ohristiana Greek, thence along
tho creek to Fourth street, and u
Church street. the place OF beginning
Section provides that no woodet
building shall be raised, added to, en-
larged or removed within these limits
and that any wooden building that ha,
one half its value damaged by fire, OF
otherwise, shall not be repaired or bull
Iup again. Temporary wooden shed'
NAV be erected under certain condi
Itions, for the use OF builders, and stor,
frame kitchen, not exceeding twelve
by eighteen feet may be erected. TIT
first story In the rear of dwelling be
ling built of brick, the second story ma.
no built of wood, for bath or porch pur
poses. Aansard roofs and gables M,
be built of wood covered with slate q
metal. Tho penalties for violation
1.-The ordinance il q fine of not less tha
lS1O, nor more than 500.
Daily Republican., 1885-01-20

In the U. 8. Senate ON Monday, Mr..
Coke introduced bill ITO establish
and regulate q quarantine live stock
train, and to RS, ulate commerce. be-
tween the States ~ to livs 3t0cx 1t
bein z the Gay set npar, fer paying q
tribute to the memory OF the late Scna.
tor Anthony, MT Aldrich. OF Rhode
Island, offered an appropriate resolu
ton and spoke in eulogy of the deceas-
ed Senator. Remarks were also made
by Mes-rs. Etmunds, Bayard, PeLdle-
ton, Morrill,, Garland, Butler, Ingalls,,
NJ anderson and Sheffield. The Senate
| then, as II mark Of respect, adjourned
In the House lumber Of bills and
resolutions were introduced under the
call Of States and referred. Among
them was resolution by Mr.. Slocun,,
OF New York, requesting the President
| to transmit to the House copy OF the
recent appeal of Fitz john Porter, with
accompanying papers Afro, bill by
Mr.. Ward, Of indiana, 10 amend the
ACT TO prevent the introduction of con
tagious diseases. Mr.. Hit, Of Illinois
uDd-r instructions Of the Committee on
Foreign Afs'rs, moved to suspend the
rules and pa ; The Senate bin providing
for The tx, of the jurisdiction con-
ferred m lie United States in place,
| out OF II, u territory and dominion ant
reJ-s . the Revised Statutes frou
sec II 1913 10 4l30 inclusive. Lost.
| H. next committee ON the list wa
tn. Committee on Military Affairs
and /, being understood that It would
bring forward the Grant retiremen
bill Mr.. Lowry, OF Indiana, ihterposet
a motion to adj ourn, which WAS lost
Mr.. Chace asked again that the An
thony resolutions DO considered, bu
Mr.. Slocum objected. The Speake
then called the Committee on Military
Affairs, but before Mr.. Slocum coul'
make any motion, Mr.. Lowry move'
that the House take recess. an,
Messrs. Mills, Of Texas, aud Wa-h
burne, of Minnesota. moved TO adjourn
Tue motion was lost, but, after anothe
dilatory motion. the House adjourned
Daily Republican., 1885-01-20
THE BELL RINGER AND THE AN.
GELS.

The aged beiIman climbed his lonely tower
Whore cooed the doves, each to his gentle
Days rosy footprints faded with the hour.
And shadows gathered at the chapel gate.
The years had crowned with white the old
And iron his lie the dearest Joys had
flown,
The friends his hcait had cherished were
dea d, and now
OF ali his kindred he was left alone
His mellow bell the death Of evening tolled.
Der listening wood and glen the music
Then nights blue gates were issled with
stars OF gold.
And beauty watched In heaven with silent
tongue.
Soon, like spirit ofthe quiet hour,
From eastern dreams the smiling moon
arose,
And Though the lonely chapers fretted tow
The slanting cams stream ed In like silver
The bclimsn tarried, gazing on the night;
He thought OF all his kindred gone To rest
He longed to view them In their 4 Tory bright,
and clasp again his children TO his breast,
He thought OF Casters risen Lord. He thong HI
OF MARY wee, ing st Ter Masters ieet,
And from his hls the prayer his mother
taught
I.li Ike an echo on his childhood sweet.
When 10 two angels clad in beauty rare,
Beside him ttood, more bright than song can
Pure thoughts OF God lad made tcoir lea.
turtsiair.
And blessings ir IN thcir lips like music fell
The wondering bellman raised his trembling
To shield his eyes, with glory dimmed and
"on, speak. he cried, " from what celestial
Have ye descended 2" Spelled with 10y he
gaEed
Upon their shining brows. their gentle eyes,
And "a their quiet answer charmed HIS ear
He felt his Joyous soul within him rise,
Glad a. q bird that feels his freedom near
We are the angels Life and Death" they
Choose thou between us,which shall be tn,
guide ?"
Dumb for moment was the beliman''
Then, with sudden thrill Of Joy he cried
What. Life and Death? l thought that
| Death WAS dreAr
| thought no came with sorrow in hi
| Dreatn-
Hut 10. 70 both so mild, so bright appear.
know not which is Lite, or which Il
| Death !"
| Tnen forth he stretched his trembling arm
| and Z oh
The nearer angels shining garmenthem
| For IN It's eyes / Q saw gentle look
That minded him Of Christ OF bethlehem
The anxei smiled, and be the smile re
| turned
AIT thou not Lille :" he asked, with cage
" Not So" the angel spake yet thou has
| earned
Through me immortal Joys; 10! al
Death ~
Night hurried on. The sprs Of mornin
| gay
Grew dim and In the East pale colol
played.
Tho bellmans spirit then had passed away
To wear the crown his life on earth ha
made.
And thisi dying, that which man cal
death,
Not ms dark and fearful shadow comes {;
| II Il an vi NIGEL mild, with l"vii x breath,
That dos Gods gentle bidding In OF
homes.
Daily Republican., 1885-01-20
operate. said Surgeon Hildreth to Sur

operate, said Surgeon Hildreth to Sur
geon Mcclure.
Dr. Mcclure bent over me, lancet
in hand. l made desperate Effort TO
move, to speak, TO let them know by
some sign that ] was yet alive, but all
my horror and despair corld not even
make nerve twitcb. DIR. Mcclure
thrust his lancet into the sac at my
throat A stream of foul matter rushed
out. The skin on my face relaxed,
and as he bent over me he saw my
eyes open and saw me wink. The
thought that l was alive thrilled bin to
the marrow. saw his face grow pale
and heard him confer with the other
doctor. They carried me back 10 the
hospital tent. ! met DIR. McCrure
many times q forward aud he told me
that he never in his life received such a
start rs he did shen my eyes opened
that time.
Mrs. Sampson was the wife Of the
Lieutenant Colonel of our regiment.
She took kind interest in me, and her
nursing saved my life. She watched
over me and fused with me like a
mother. / was only ono of Der charges.
The other invalids, az well rs l, re-
celved her attention, and tell you she
seemed like an angel to all of us.
was long time rallying. Weeks
passed before could speak. They took
me out on the field TO see brigade drill
one day. The movement excited rue 90
that felt something give way in my
throat and yelled. It startled thoee
about me- 1t seemed like voice from
the tombs, they said. could make
only one sound, and kept that agoine
till IL made the others In the Hospital
almost crazy-t was 30 tickled to think
| cculd ~. ak, you see. had TO begiI
anew and learn TO talk over again.
was weak for year, hut made com
plets recovery. II did me good. hav,
been more robust and healthier every
way. have not any kind of humo
since.
| 4 have outlived nearly all of the boy
who were my chums and took sucl
good care of me. Major Small, Of Oak
land, and Mrs. Sampson are about th,
only survivors Of the participants il
the scenes have tried to describe t,
lyou. DIR. McCrure, DIR. Hildreth an,
! Rev. Mr.. Leonard are dead. Ever,
time Mr.. Leonard saw me tetween tn
close Of the war and his death the tear
came to bis eyes and he spoke of hav
ing preached my funeral sermon. Mrs
Sampson wrote me letter just after
was married, and told me to tell m
wife Hat sle w uldn't have bad III
but for her. gueas that's So"
Daily Republican., 1885-01-20
COMMUNICATION
From Prof. A. Il. Chandler, Princi.
pal of the Academy, BROOK.
haven, Miss.

The following extract regarding lT ke1-
nedy's Fayorite Remedy 10 taken ON
private letter from Prof A. Is. Chaud tr. OF
this city We have obtained his consent to
lis pu olication, thinking other afl,ctd d ones
might experience . ike benef, nom this
unuue tionably splendid medicine;
al have beeu under Dr. ker a., treat
ment for two months, taking liy IT, medi-
cine in question, fANORlJ : NEEDY,
and the effect on my disease l. a,r,'dy won
dertul. am rapidly regain ,"g II" use Of
my side, which had been &c NJ rs" piece
ofdead weight. 10 be drag ID AhIHi unco1-
trolled in the least. Nov ] adlk 81 around
the school-house and gro una9'ed even
py the accustomed waiRiIg mt suffer
q from paraly sis and tbrla0i "t the liver
a nd bowels. All this lbs b ~ r.iii'vec, and
nv general health We never ba;i'r Tran at
present" ,
I ce in the Hudson rgsr counties OF New
Y ork. amo np the nos iptsll'pent and re-
fined people, and rIu,..g III quarter cen
turv's service in his vicinity ho ascribes his
yrcat success Ms physician and surgeon to
the marvel us curative properties OF his
medicine has the power to alleviate suffer
INK, and he is anxious to have 1t known
wherever disease and pain exist
Favor 10 Remedy " has large sales at the
North, and hope tor the sake OF suffering
hnmaiity 1t win soon hs recognized In the
south. WI ere we are deluRed with so many
nustrims, many even injurious to health and
happiness from their alcoholic properties,
which give for awhile deceptive stimulation,
" Favorite Remedy IS said to give distaste
for strong drink, most powerful recommen-
dalton.
Dr Kennedy has an advertisement In the
.eader, and any ORDER sent for the Favortte
Remedy" will receive prompt attention. ED.
For sale by z James Belt, txtn and Mar
ket and N. h. Dsniorth, ) ecohd and Market.
e-O-d-dAWly
Daily Republican., 1885-01-20

The February St. Nicholas will con-
tain new diversified chronology Of the
sovereigns of England, ny Gail Hamii
ton, entitled, "English Kings in a
Nutshell." 1t is intended as an aid TO
the memory for boys and girls. In this
February number will also appear ire
first chapters of f. p. Roe's new story
=" Driven back to Eden"