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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04

Var on the Territory Of .uissomi.-We
learn by gentlemen direct from the mp
per Missouri counties, some farther parlic-
uIars in relation 10 The unprecedented diff
cuIlies with The Usage Indians on our bur.
ders. These Indians are settled on tract
ct land which adjoins our western state
line, and istely have moved down upon
the line. They are represented to be il Il
very destltuteand starving condition, and
ON several occasions, have killed lheco VS. &
tnNogS "l the settlers TO ossuage their hunger.
from these allegations, orders have been
issued 10 drive them from The stale lines.
ana our informant says, that ON Wednes-
day last, the troops under the command o
Major General Lucas and Br. Gen. Al
mond, from jackson aud Saline counties,
were TO set ont for the section where the
Indians are encampcd. 1t was The purpose
OF Genera Lucas 10 induce the indians TO
remove peaceahly il he could, but lorcibly
II necessary.-St. LouissRepublican.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04
THADDEUS STEVENS AND THE
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS.

We ask the attention ofonr readers 10
the following tribute 10 the efforts OF Mr..
Stevens in hehall OF the school system.
They do him the highest honor.
The paragraph is from II letter 10 the
Philadelphia Inquirer, continuing an uc-
count OF the proceedings in The Penrsyvo-
MIA Convention.
HAnRIsBuRG, Nov. 10, 1897.
Mr. Dickey, Mr. Clark, of Indiana, and
Mr. Cunningham, complimenle6 in warm
terms the exerton Of Mr. STEVENS To
establish the School System in PennsyIva-
MIA, and his exerton to prevent its repeal
in 1885, '6,-They referred 10 the fact, that
at that limt he would rather have given up
his party attachments than his favorle
scheme--and tint with his mastery elu-
qucnce, by throwing himself into the gap,
he saved it, and made it acceptable 10 the
people.
Mr. Clark was very ingenious in paying
This well deserved compliment, and he did
not forget the exertinns OF our worthy Gov.
and The Superintendent, whose course on
this question had given him great pleasure.
The efforts OF Mr. Stevens To create and
perfect the School System, deserve pas
sing notice. In 1892 he was the main ira
mer Of The system, and by his own elo-
quence he carried it through The House a.
gainst prejudice and opposition. In 1885,
a bill to repeal ii, passed the Senate, under
the fierce opposition il sustained from tie
people, but Mr. Stevens prevented its pas
sage through the House, aud his speech, as
noticed to day by Mr. Dickey, was so eilec-
We, even upon The Senators who heard il,
that it was not further urged by tina, body.
have always considered the Speec es ol
Mr. S. on The School subject, AS among
he hest specimens of modern eloquence.
Their effect proved them 81. Bat these
facts are almost too well known, and too
fresh in the memory Of all to be noticed.
Mr. Stevens has raised Tor himself an en-
during reputation - and a monument OF
fame as "author of the School System IN
Pennsylvania" which will oulasl marble.
tile poor, in all time 10 come, for exer-
tions in their favor, will honor his name.
He is now anxious Tor some constitutional
provision in favor OF those Summaries, in
which the Arts and Sciences are taught.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04

Education--s companion which no mis-
fortune can deDre3s-nD cline deslroy-no
enemy aIenate-no despotiSm enslave. At
home renl--abr.,ad an iniroducton-n
solitude solacc-in society an ornament.
1t chaslcns vicc--it guides vrlue--i,
gives al once, grace and government 10 gen.
ius.-Wilhout il, what is man? A splen-
did slave reasoning savage vacialing
between the dignity of an intelligence deri.
we'd from God, and The degradation of pas
sions participated with bruies.-P Philips.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04
Boots and Shoes,
NEW GOODS.
CHEAPER THAN EVER.

CHARLES LYMAN would inform his
~ friends and all those who consult their in
terest in purchasing Goods, that he has pre-
pared himself with large and carefully selec-
ted assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, TO
meet their demands, which he will sell for cash
or approved credit leetle" cheaper than any
OF his neiehbors. He now offers as part Of
his splendid assortment,
so pieces Of BROAD CLOTHS and CAS-
SlMERES, of cvery color and quality.
Ie0 do New CALICOES, Of the latest
styles and best co,rs.
so do |! MERINOS, of every shade and
textures Brown, Blue, and Black CAM
LET'S, for Gentlemens Cloaks and Wrap
pcrs; Heavy LION SKIN, for Oyercoats (;
Highland and Merno SHAWLS; Alpines /;
Black and Colored Silk Velvets Dark and
Rich VESTlNGS, and in TACT every article
necessary for Fall and Winter trade
He would invite all those who are DESTROYS
Of purchasing Goods at prices which cannot
TAIL to suit, 10 give him call.
Mont peIirr. Oct. TO- 1887. I6
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ETJRS!
ESURS
ETyRS.
CAPS BOAST NECK TIES! & BUFFA

LIJES
c.. &. l.. L. LAMB, at the ".Neto Cheap
Store,'' are con hand" with the largest and best
lul of Gaps, Boas, Bvdaloes, &c. ever offered in
tais market.
Among this assortment may be found su-
perfne and common, Otter, and Spanish
Acorn, and Hair Seal, Coney and Musbrat
CAPS, Of the most fashionable style, manu-
p lso prime Bnifaocs, Boas, cck-Ties, Col
lars Gloves Sc Also, prime Buchskin, Kid
and Wooden GLOVES and MlTTENS.-
Umbrellas, ladies' ard gentemen's Moccasins
and Over Shoes Wooden Caps, and almost
every other article necessary TO comfort in a
cold winter.
They will only say 10 customers, that their
Furs were bought icith cash, and will be sold
for cash, lower than can be bought in town.
Montpelier, Oct. 25. 1887.
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IHe Blind.-The corner stone ola bull
ding !or an Institution Tor the Blind. was
laid in N. Y. on Tuesday. A suhscrip-
ton oil s $4,000 was made by the State, and
5000 vas contributed by individuals.
This is not supposed To be sufficient 10
complete the contemplated building. We
trust that The institution will not he delay.
ed in its operations for want OF funds. The
number Of the bind is much larger than is
supposed, and education 10 them renders
our dark dull earth Heaven at once.--.Nor-
ming .Ne,cs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04

ANEcDoTE.-A man in Indiana, who is n
Van Buren, man, and merchant, was much
infested with mice in his store. He procu-
red trap, and told his liltle boy 10 set it
Tor the "d-d JVhigs," as he called them.
The boy did so, but on returning 10 the
trap in the morning, he had caught mole,
lie caught it up and ran into the house, saw
ing daddy. il has caught jackson ma l."
"a Jackson man " exclaimed the fliher,
GLOW so? "Why daddy. it has no ewes
Ike the little wings but it has q large snout,
and the place where the eyes ought 10 be
is covered with shin-plaslerS.
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The Texan Conoress has declared that
the law granting Gao acres OF land 10 al
actual settlers shout! continue in force SIX
months longer; from the first of November,
1887; and that after that time 800 acres
will he decided To all who settle in Texas
Within six months.-N 0. Picagune.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

PURSUANT to licencc FROM the Hon. the
i Probate Court for the district Of Orleans,
will be sold at public nnclion at the dwelling
house Of Anna Cobb, OF Salem, on the 18Th
day Of December, next, at 10 o'clock, a. M,
all the real estate whereof Nathaniel Cobb,
late OF Salem, died, possessed except the
widows dover, subject TO an incnmbroncc Of
seven hundred dollars consisting Of one huns
dred acres Of land, with Tie buildings thereon,
in Salem, called the home farm OF said deccas.
ed Also the north oorner of lot No. /, in
Salem, containing 25 acres. Also ten acres
of land in Coventry, together with The revere
sion of the WIDOWS thirds.
j.. G.. COBB, Administrator.
Salem, Nov. Q, 1887 22:3w
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A GARD! TO the ladies

MONTPELIER SEPT. so, 1887.
~ s l.. l.. LAMB, al the New Store,
~. have received their Fall Stock of Rich,
Scarce and Desirable DRY GOODS, en-
bracing the greatest variety, and the best styles
they have ever had the pleasure of offering
their friends. Among their new stock may he
found Super white, rcd and black, plain and
fg'd MERINO SHAWLS; Highland do.
(some new siyles;) rich black, blue black and
color'd DRESS SILKS; splendid pciese
SATINS; fine black, blue black and fancy
color'd ALPINES; co'or'd Grape CAMD-
LET'S; Parametta Cloths Worsted Dam
asks Thibei Cloths French Merenos; rich
Gro dc Royal Silks; splendid French Prints /;
Gnghams Cashmere silk Sewing Silks /;
Grape, Brocade, Thibei, and other style
Shaws andHdkfs; Silk, Cotton, Lisle thread
Worsled aud Col HOSIERY; kid, silk, open
work, and Wr't GLOVES; Linen CamhHck;
linen and silk Hdkfs; fine Swiss, Null, Book
Common, PLAN and fg'd Cambricks; Black
niture and Can Ribbons; Belt do; Black lace;
Barage and Blond Vols; Splendid Cravats
Blond Lace Cravats, Maniles; Lace and
Collars; Velvet and Chenealle Trimming
Grape de Lyons, superb Thread, Bob't Cam
brick and Blond EDGINGS lin great varieiy;)
Mcrino Cashmeres Ia new aricle); Super
Thread, Bob't and Can,brick iNSERTtNGS;
Bob't and Blond QUlLLlNGS; Wreaihs
Wo-sled and mixed Cotton Knitting Yam;
Tamhonr Floss, good Thread, sc. together
with lots more Of pretty Things which We
have not time MOI disposition TO enumerate, oil
which we are disposed TO sell for cash, on
terms corresponding with TIE times.
sCJDGive us call.
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9g}syateSmap apS @8taA SourpaG,
THE ALTON MASSACRE.

We have already published an account OF
the riot, taken from the Cincinnati Journal,
aud dawn up by a pen friendly to tho suffer
ers. As this is matter in which the public
cannot but be deeply interested, we here sub
ion from the Alton Spectator an account oil
the rio, by the mayor of that city
We do not sec but that the accounts agree
4n ull essential particulars
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10 The following is an extract from
the Message OF Governor Giimer of Geor..
gia, to the Legislature OF that slalc:--
"The extraordinary assumption on the
part of the late President of the United
States, in taking the control of the finan-
ccs from Congress; has policy in Heir man
agemenl HE vast incr, ase OF the expendi-
lures of the general government the de,
rangement oi lie currency The sloppage
payments by The banks and The
embarrassment OF all concerned in trade, |
consider matters Of great and pressing inn
porlance 10 The people, and demanding
their most decided control over tue opera
lions Of the government"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04

New Vine PAPER AT WAsHINGToN.- -
Il is rumored that the Editor Of the Atlas
is 10 60 To The City of Washington, 10 take
charge of the new paper which is 10 be
established there iur the purpose Of main
tanning the principles of the Wing party
under the new organization and supremacy,
- Boston Trans.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04

MAINE ELEcTIoN.-T last hope Of the
Van Burcnl,cs in this STATE has been des-
troyed, They have been Alterin1 them.
selves that there was no choice for Cover
ner, and that Van Burenile would DE e.
lected 10y the Senate. The Constitution
requires that the lower House shall select
from the four highest candidates, two, aud
that the Senate shall decide which Of The
two shall he Governor. 1, was al first sup
posed, that three OF the four highest candi-
dates were Van Bureniles and Thar the
House would be compelled L., send up with
Mr.. KENT the name ol' one of the V B can
didates, aud in that event, The Senate, in
which the party have majority, would
choose Tie Van Bureuite. This was freely
declared 10y the party presses la he their
hope and design, although Mr.. Kent had
the highest vote of the people These
advocates OF the Democracy ofnumbers''
are doomed To Disappointment, for it now
appears that Kent and Gutter, Two OF the
four. who received the highest number of
votes, are Wings. Thus has The last hope
been disSipa.ed, and should there be no
.caoice by The people, the Senate will be re-
duced TO a choice between two Wings
Kent however, is chosen by the people.
Returns have also been received from a.
mother town in which tie Wings elected
taer candidale-- this gives them 80 mem
bers in The House.--B0h. CArM.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04

The report that the island of Juaa Fer
nandez had disappeared during an earth
quake, turns out to he a hoax.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04
FAIRS! Farsi!
last cala!-Fair warming!

TINE subscribers would inform those ndebt-
l. cd to the atefrm OF Bancroft, Clark s. Co.,
and all those whose debts now due TO the
subscribors, that payment must be made i'm.
mediately. Il they will pay the same, they will
obligo us-if not, we must oblige them.
BANCROFT q RICH.
n. 3. Promises not received in payment
any longer, they are not current in Boston.
3. f. r.
Plainficld, Sept. H. 1887. lS:if
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The advert sements of various quack
medicines which are now i'll vogue, are
well hit Of in the following extract from a
puff in late Cincinnati paper:
One single pill worn in each pocket will,
INSTANTLY give ease, room and elasticity, to
The highest panialoos; like quantity will
create an appetite IN the most delicate
stomach, or physc horse they will also
be found TO give IA rich flavor To apple
dumpings and a peculiar zeat in picked
oysters they will thIcken soup, reduce
corpuent persons, and are an excellent bait
for mouse traps; one pill dissolved in a
bucket OF rain water, will be found a per-
ieclly wafer proof lining tor canal embank-
mems; placed in steamboat boilers, they
will ehectually prevent their bursting, and
greatly increase the speed of the boats.
As for their medical qualities they are
justly entitled 10 be called, "Mcdicame1-
lum Gralia Pr0batum," idest, remedy ap-
proved by grace-ior they cool ST. Anllio.
ny's Fire, and stop ST. Vitus' dance they
purity the pimples in small pon, and ra1i-
cate The rel gum in terlhing; reduce white
swelliugS, and cure black jaundice, green
sickness, blue devils, yellow, scarlet, and
any other coIured lever; and cure the
thrush 10 children, and the pip IN hens :;
The staggerS in horses, and nightmare in
owls. But further enumeration is unne-
cessary. Suffice it TO say, that this medi-
cine is combination upon new principles,
which was discovered solely by the present
proprielor's immortal Grandmother. and
which are an exception 10 The rules Of SCI
ence, common sense, and experience 50
that while they are the most powerful agent
in nature, revoluiioniziIg The whole ami
nal econon.y and eradlcalng incurabIe dis
eases, they are al the same time perfectly
innocent preparation, and may he taken
with entire safety by the nursing infant; all
powerful, all harmless.
N. B. 1t is confidently believed that one
Of these pills placed in the vault of every
bank IN the country wouiI cause an immC-
diale resumption orspccie payments.
NIessrs Editors The following aneo-
d0e which is a true one, contains think
both amusement and argument.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04

Dem.--l have no time for Icing talks
Hartford Courier.
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AUCTION AND COMMISSION BUsIs
NESS.
IT UMAN RUB-EE offers his services az
EA Auctionecr or Agent, TO sell on con.
mission, TO all persons who may wish 10 dis.
pose Of goods by aution, or otherwise, for
ready cash. Shop nearly opposite the brick
church, Main street. A good assortment Of
buck skin gloves, of his own manufacture,
constantly on hand and for sale wholesale and
retalc, on good terms.
Montpelier, Nov. 8, 1857.
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Cast steel axes.

- BOXES BAKERS AXES, the best in
al use, for sale by LAMBS, PALMER x
co. March 5;lS7.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-04

NIessrs Editors The following anec-
dOte which is true one, contains think
both amusement and argument.
An old democrat, not a thousand miles
from The LIST Congrcssinnal district in this
safe, called upon The representative from
his district on his return home from the
recent extra session, and aler common SAL
utalions The ihllowlny dialogue took place.
Dem. - Wen, MI. -, got Eome
from Congress?
Rep.-Yes.
Dem.-Well sir, much done for the re-
leioi the peoplef
Rep.-O yes, sir, (and goes on toportc
uarze what.)
Dem.-Wcil sir, suppose you still hold
to The doctrine that the representative rs
but the s7rvant OF the people.
Rep.-Assuredy do-lhat il the true
democratic doctrine, and dear 10 every re-
publican heart.
Dem. sir understand you have
paid yourselves in gold aud silver cut OF
the peoples Treasury.
Rep.-Yes sir, we have.
Dem.-l understand you In soy, sir, tina,
you still hold The representative to be but
tie servant Of the people.
Rep Cerainly do.
Dem.-Well SIR, II have servant in
nv house who takes my gold and silver IN
pay himself, and leaves the rags for me,
shall get rid Of that servant as soon as
possible.
Rep.-But Mister-l can explain il all
to you. want 10 have long talk with
you, and can explain il all.
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VOL. XXI, NO. I2... WHOLE NO. 1924.
STRAY STEER.

. L IA , EER.
NAME into the incosure OF the subscribe
W about the 2jlh Of September last, 3
brow yearing steer. Tho owner can have
him by proving property and paying char cs.
SAMUEL FERRIN.
Berlin, Nov. 2, 1887.
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New Fall Goods,

n Ohm & CHAS. SPALDING have jus
% received large supply of FALL GOODS
which they will sell cheap for pay.
Montpelier, Sept. 30, 1887.
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A SNAKE STORY.

Start not, gentle reader; the story am a.
bout TO Tell is not intended 10 shock delicate
nerves, nor yet to shed much light on natural
history. Though it be snake story, & may
breathe Of deadly and poisonous fangs, and
gliitering scales, vet am free TO say lie point
and tendency is exclusively political and il
yon can't trace in it at least a useful moral
why then my labor is lost, and there are no
snakes
Once upon time, land that time is now not
many years past,) magnificent snake, a ma
tive born ratile-snake, 1.-THE only snake, by The
way, no, deserving the appellaIion Of reptile y
was seen winding his way across his native
felds-head nP--full Of intelligence; tail up,
too-ful Of rattles. He.was the admiration
and just pride OF the whole neighborhood.-
There was an air Of holiness, daring s. mag
nanmiiy in his composition and as he drew
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TO TRAVELLERS.

"The law of the Lord is perfect convert
ing the soul--* The statutes Of the Lord
are right, rejoicing the heart; and in
keeping Of them there is great reward"
A friend of mine determined to 60 TO New
Orleans 10 "scek his fortune" as there ap-
peared 10 be few opportunities Of obtaining
one here. lie invested his little all, therefore,
in articles Of merchandise suitable for tina,
market, and shipped them on board a vessel
bound Tor that port, while he went by the way
OF Philadelphia. Pitlsburg, and tho Ohio and
Mississippi liver. 1t was stipulated by my
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., ETtraet from an Essay on Ind,,siry--Ths
only Of subsistence, but OF wealth. But means
must be applied, or the end is not attained
Greater industry may be necessary here than
in some clnses but this is no unhapplness.--
A people that grow rich suddenly and without
much labor, soon become luxurious and effem-
mate. They presently sink again into power
ty or their wealth is confined TO few. They
lose their strength and vigor and the spirit Of
liberty; and fall an easy prey TO The first pow
erful invader, or ambitious usurper. A habit
Of industry is first acquired by necessity ; and
once acquired, it may continue for while, af-
ter the necessity abates, unless circumstances
alter too suddenly. 1t strengthens the body,
braces the mind, and aids other virtues. 1t
gives patience in adversely, couragcin danger,
and perseverance in difficulty. No people ev-
er maintained their liberty long after they cea-
sed to be industrious, and became dissolute &
luxurious
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LITTLE PEACE MAKER.-I went into
school OF little children in B. While
ia king TO the school, wicked little boy six
years old, doubled up his fist and struck his
little sister, sitting by him, four years old,
on her head. She in the true spirit oil war,
doubled up her fist 10 strike back. Just as
she was about 10 give the blow, the teach
err caught her eye, and said TO her--'My
dear, you had better kiss him.
In moment the little girls feelings all
changed, she threw her l:ttIe arms round
her brothers neck, and began 10 kiss him.
He began 10 cry; the tears rolled down
his cheeks,--the little sister wiped them a
way, and tried TO comfort him, the harder
he cried. A kiss for a blow! This is o.
vercoming evil with good. The little boy
was cautious how he struck his sister a.
gain.-Bufalo Spectator.
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IMPROVED CHURN DAsHER.-An improve
ment in the dasher Of the common Churn has
been made, by which that kind OF churn is con-
sIdered by many 10 be, for common purposes,
equal If not superior TO any in use.
The dasher turns on the handle by being
fixed TO il by pivot. The dasher is merely
two cross pieces, say three inches square, put
together by being let into each other, which
then form four wings. These are cut bevel-
ing on each side, Mt an angle Of fory-five de-
grees, so that they stand diagonally, the whole
being very similar 10 the wings of the little
windmills ESQ calldd) which are set up on poles
10 lie turned by the wind.
AS this das,er goes down in tie milk, ii
turns one way on its pivot in the lower end of
the handle, and as il comes NJ il turns the 9th
or way;-and this produces an agitation Of the
milk bele- calculated for producing the but
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-05-02

IoADs. It's common notion that these
beautiful little animals suck poison from The
earth. Now, although this opinion is
ialacy, the toad is, nevertheless, one of The
most useful animals in the world 10 the
gardner. The toad lives entirely on ami
NAL lcod, cats il alive and cares not fig
for DIR. Graham. The grubs and insects
which he devours are very injurious 10 the
young plants which are cultivated Tor The
table. He comes out al night When the
dampness oflhe air is agreeable to him, and
when his prey are likewise wandering a
broad, committing their depredaions-an
watches them as eagerly as cat watches
for mice. Ii is said that few dozen of
toads will destroy all The cabbage wnrms in
whole acre Of land that is planted with
cabboges, and be the n,co ms of saving the
young plants irsm destruction.-Bo Boston
Post.