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A TALE THAT ~ TRUE.--A short time since
] was invited by fiiend n accompany him TO
Hospital TO witness the operation that was
Ia he performed that day. | consented--not
that wished TO look upon the suffering man,
but rather that might have an opportunity of
seeing how operations were conducted in these
dwellings of the afflicted. | seated myself by
the side ofmy fiend, while my eye wandered u
bout the room, resting on knives, saws and 9TH
er instruments which lay on the table before
ne, painting the scenes Of anguish which those
walls had Witnessed and exciting in my heart
pity for those poor sufferers who were from
day Ia day extended on ihnt shpcied table. As
J was niedltating on the "many ills which flesh
N heir TO-" the door was opened, and upon a
board was brough, in a man exhausted with
disease aud worn out with pain. He was laid
upon the table and the Instruments Of ampuia-
ton readily prepared. The bIoodless face and
the trembling ioIm told us that The sufferer was
conscious Of his situation, and dreaded the
pain he was about 10 endure. Perhaps, thought
], "a ! looked upon the mortified aud dead
cncd limb, perhaps that man il fnthcr
who has u wife aud children To mourn over
his misliDltnncs, and friends To minister
Ia his wants--but none aic here--he is 10
bear his puins alone. The saw soon followed
the knife mud soon the limb was taken off,
40 the suNyeon was taking mp the arteries,
curiosity lcS me TO inquire the cause of the
dlHensc, and my feelings were indescl liable
when was told--"Whilst in state of intoxi-
cation, for want ola better shelter, he slept in a
barn and lroyc his ieetl" was faint and sick
AZ The sight, and rose tn lenve the room The
baud OF my fiend held me by the shoulder,
while he usked if ! did not intend TO see the
whole opelaiinnl els it not already donein |
Inquired. mo, the other is 10 he taken OFF,
b"Eirned liom The spot, neou 10 be in the o.
pen air, aud relieve my eur aud my heart from
the cries of the unfortunate man.
have listened unmoved To temperance lee
lures and temperance addresses, the eloauence
A al A n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-01
Prepared BY DR.. C. BurrEaFIRLp,
Mast D,o..l.l ".

And for sale by Williston & TYLER, Brattle-
boro; Frost & Co., West Brattleboro Cant
Phi lip, Martin, Guiford Joel Holton, ESQ.
Readsboro Judge Knight, Dummerston; CIV
rus Ballou, Nottingham; J. C. Stone 4 Co.
Guiford, Green River.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-01

UsuRERs LOOK AT TINS Al jamaica
says the New York Times. lives a man
who is upwards Of eighty years Of age, and
original IN his character. He is wealthy
and childless; his wife and six attached ne.
gro followers not slaves, sit with him at the
same table He Is sh:rwd in his dealings,
and prospers he recognizes no currency
but coin--will receive and pay nothing else
The last land sale Ut Jamaica was made BY
him--nuc acres, at s 900 the acre, one half
down, on delivering the deed lie required
this TO be paid IN spcce-which. as he had
always done, he lent on mortgage at fire
per cent He never takes more, declaring
that to be all that the use Of money is worth
Ilc refuses more He has now $4,000 or
100000 lent on mortgage at tina, rate A
icw months ago he bought COW OF neigh.
boz, for 1927 so. a weel; or two aiicrvard.
he came 10 The seller and said that Tire ami.
NAL was better than she had been repre-.
scented TO be; that il was his way TO do, as
to require Justice in all his dealings: aud
he rendered the seller - 80 more Ii was
refused Of course, but the old man left the
money among the children. These are but
specimens of countless similar tales related
OF him. His frame bends under the weight
Of 81 years, but his health is unbroken, and
his spirits are good he iotlers under green
old age down the hill Of life, and il con-
scien,ious observance Of his rules Of right
can soften the pillow or ensure calm slum
bers, that old man must have serene night
What will our money lenders think Of a
man who refuses more than FIVE per cent?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-01

WHAT WE CALL DuTiEs.-Every man
ought TO pay his debts---if he can.
Every man ought 10 help his ncig hbor--
il he can
Every man and woman ought to get mar.
ried--if they can.
Every Representative in Congress and
in the Legislatures. ought to inform their
constituents what they are about--if they
can.
Every man should do his work 10 please
his customers--if he can
Every man should please his wle-il he
can,
Every wife should rule her hnsband-il
she Gun.
Every woman should sometimes hold her
tongueii she can.
Every lawyer should tell the iruth--if he
can
Every preacher Of the gospel should be
he can.
Every reader should add something to the
above-ii he can
Petersburg CONSULTATIONS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-01

William The FonrM IN The Ctr of New
iork--Our city, It appears, was once the
residence Of the late King Of England. -
When ho was stationed here, during the
Revolution, bold plan was concocted to
carry him OF from among his friends and
comrades. The deviser of this daring pro.
jeci was Colonel Ogden. n gallant officer 10
the revolutionary army, and who. with his
regiment, was stationed in New Jersey AT
this lime the PliOce WINS living on shore,
with Admiral Digby, aud us no danger
was epprehendcd, ihoiI quarters were very
slightly guarded .Ogden's plan was TO land
secretly on n stormS>> night, with small
aud bold band, to captNre and carry OH the
Admiral and the Prince, and TO take them
to New Jersey Washington sanctioned
the plan, because he thought, if successful,
he would the sooner and the better make
terms with England for the acknowledge.
ment Of American independence. His di.
rections TO Ogden (dated 2sth Of March.
1881 were, thatno insult or indigniiy should
be offered to the Admiral or the Prince, aud
that they should be conveyed to Congress
The plan was not executed, Sir Henry
Clinton got hint of il, and took care tha,
the guards should be doubled, and every nre.
caution taken for the security Of the Adj
miral and Prince, The plan was thus dis.
appointed,-N y Cypress
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-25
From the Louisville Journal.

Tie author Of the following admirable lires
is unk nown 10 us. Whoever he NAV h, wo
beseech him 10 continue his favors. The Lon.
isville Journal has a greater number of first
rate poetical correspondents than any other
three papers in the Union
WRITTEN ON THE ATLANTIC.
Again, my mother, on the wide blue sea,
That calmly brilliant lies beneath me spread.
Again fond memory leads me back to thee,
Whose gentle hand my trembling footsteps
In helpless infancy, when first strayed fled
To look ON the bright world the hand Of God
had made.
Thou vert my refuge then from every III,
Thy care was round me waking and of rest,
And, with kind soothing, thou didst ever still
MY childish pains and troubles on thy breast
The memory is green and ardent yet
Oi all thy tenderness-O how can forgetl
No breath OF Dir disturbs the shected wave,
With scarce ripping curl The waters lie,
And smoothe as il no storms could ever rave,
They mirror up TO heaven its own blue sky;
The sun is glowing in his MONDAY track -
Another sun below as brightly answers hack
My heart is like the waicis--just as they
Reflect and own the hues Of heaven above,
an BIltII"g w iHo CIOuu'cSS llgn OF Gay,
II wears an Imagery of those love;
Thou vert my SUNNY beings sun, whose
light,
First lit my cropping way in natures early
night.
The winds will come TO oceans breast again
To dash its pillows in confusion wild,
The clouds will rise 10 blacken DER the scene,
And ride triumphant where the day-god
smiled
The mimic heaven-the mirrored glory gone,
The varying waves will change aud rush in
tumult on.
But never thus the image in my heart
No cvanescent print has placed il there
Beyond the pantar's and the scnptor's art,
Unchangeably impressed its traces are;
A nd rill this beating pulse forceIs 10 flow,
Thy memory will remain in all lts early glow.
Alden my mother, am distant far,
Condemned upon the ocean world TO roam,
And time bcara onward in n tagging car,
The hateful hours Of Punishment from home;
But with thee soon. and in thy kind embrace
o willingly III come TO seek resting place.
w. S. H.
+W. S. Holden, recently OF thi, vicinity
Eds. Watch.
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he mus, stand by HE mensures--he must
renew his recommendations TO take control
Of the public money oui OF the hands fthe
people, and establish TREASURY BANG!
One hing seems To he established beyond
doubt by the course Of The new President.
He has deceived his friends as well az his
opponents as to the measure oi his intellect,
and has exhibited such want OF capacity, OF
ordinary good sense and ability, Tor the
high station he occupies, tina, the poorest
loco ioco in his ranks now enteriains very
humble opinion Of his talent aud this proves
that mankind are frequently apt Ia mistake
cunning and successful tact Tor ability aud
high requirements. The Magician Of the
Museum who makes n lady disappear, com
verls eggs into oranges, and swallows
balanced knife and fork, is wonderful man
in his way, but would certainly make
very indifferent President Of the United
Stales.-.M Y. Star.
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HOW DO WE. STAND2

The election in this state has closed and
those for the year 1887. 1t is truly anu
sing 10 look in The Government ncwspa-
pers, the WashinSt ton Globe and the Al
bany Argus, and seq with what an unblush-
ing face they yet endeavor 10 impose on
the people the folly and despolism of the
currency thinkers, and endeavor, by all the
arts Imaginable: io delude The world into a
belief that Van Buren, is sill in great ma :
jnri'y. and that Kendall, Benton, Wriah,
aud Woodbury., as well as themselves, are
not ony very great, bu; also VERY hottest,
men. Let us examine, for moment, how
far the people coincide with these worthless.
Al the elections in 1885 and sc, the Jack
son Van Buren, party had the following
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,lls.,r-77. hNEXY GOODS.s .Asaa
CHEAPER THAN EVER.

CHEAPER THAN EVER.
CHARLES LYMAN wonld inform HE
~ friends and all those who consult their in
tcrost in purchasing Goods, that he has pre-
pared himself with q large and CAREFUL selec-
ted assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, 10
meet their demands, which he will sell for cash
or approved credit leeile" cheaper than any
Of his neighbors. He now offers as q part Of
his splendid assortment,
so pieces OF BROAD CLOTHS and CAS-
SlMERES, Of every co!or and quality.
100 do New CALlCOES, Of the latest
styles and hest coIurs.
so do u MERlNOS, of every shade and
texture; Brown, Blue, and Black CAM
LET'S. for Genilemena Cloaks and Wrap
pers Heavy LION SKIN, Tor Overcoats !;
Highland and Merlno SHAWLS; Alpincs !;
Black and CoIored Silk Velveis Dark and
Rich VESTINGS, and in iacI every article
necessary for Fall and Winter trade. =
He would invite all those who arc DESTROYS
OF purchasing Goods at pricos which cannot
fail to- suit 10 give him cslly
Montpelier, Oct 10, 1887. CT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-25

The Bank Convention has adjourned without
affecting any Thing, as might have been ex-
peeled. 1t will meet gain in April, when an.
other trial will be made TO effect a resumption
we hope successfully, Al this moment. be-
fore some indication is given Of ,he course
which Congress will pursue, and hcfre the
new cotton crop has gone iormurd 10 Europe,
II is impossible for the Banks 10 maintain spe.
che payments. Let them prepare 10 resume
next April, and nobody will complain that
they do not at this moment, when exchange
on England is | !. per cent. PREMIUM
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D1srirautsHKp FRrNcHmkn ON THEIR

D1sTiNeUIsHxp FRrNcHMEN ON THEIR
WAY no CarADA.--The register Of the AZ
mericsn Hotel in this city, shows that the
Due de BIancss, Cavalier FAINT, aud NJ. DE-
Sally Znllendal, from France, passed
through this place IN Monday last for Can
da. The Duke de BaIcas, i, is well known,
was an able minister ~ Louis XVIII, AMI
of Charles X. His visit to Canada, at this
crisis, may he accidental, but il is ceriainly
calculated TO create all impression that this
rising is less matter OF impulse Than Of de-
sign,
Gen. Il. 8. Brown, who is in comma nd
of,he Canadian ,revolulionsts, is nniive
IF Woodstock, w., who has been ner-
chan. al Montreal. He is on active enter
prising man, and is very popular with tn.
Canadians. Albany .TournaL1
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-25

PLsNsrLvANIA.-Thc annual session Of the
Legislature Of this slate commenced al Har.
rsburgh on Tuesday. Ninety seven out Of
one hundred members answered to their
names. Lewis Dcwart ". b. Of Norhum-
berand, was reelected speaker on the frs,
ballot. Mi Walker of Allegheny, was the
opposing candidate.
Jesse R. Burden, Of Philadelphia county
whs. was elected speaker 10 The Senate, on
the first ballot.
The Message Of Governor Ritner was de-
1lvered 10 the Legislature on Wednesday. 1t
js very long document and contains great
deal Of interesting matter, II presents the
situation OF The hanks IN favorable point of
view and the public works are shown 10 he in
q prosperous condition. 1t advises an in
crease OF The common school appropriations
law asan't extra judicial oaihs-a repeal Of
The taxes on writs land suggests other i'm
Porlant TOPICS for legislative aclion.
tCourlcr and Enquirer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-25
Northern Harp.

HNHIS New Collection of Church Music, is
H. pow published, and ready for delivery
1000 copies are already engaged. 1t contains
n great variety Of metrical tunes, anthems,
chorusses, set pieces and sentences, selected
from the most popular authors, together with
a great variety Of New Music, meyer before
published, from German, I,nlisn and Ameri-
can authors, harmOaizsd expressly for this ,cork,
with figured Bass; and will be better adapted
for schools or choirs, Than any other book ever
published.
Prce-S9 per dozen.
1"Orders by Mail or otherwise, will he
promptly attended to nv the editor or PUBLISH
err WILLIAM WHITE.
Concord, Nov. II, 1887.
For sale by E. P. WALTON & SON,
Montpelier, VT. 3m:27.
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For sale.

llgsN5 A coon two story dwelling
Nsem. IA h6nss. Shed, Barn and out
buildings, and FIVE acres of land. Also, e
store and ope acre Of land, situuted at the
centre village in Monistown, Lemoille county
Vermont. This is one Of the hest locations
for a county Merchant, that can be found in
Vermont, being situated in pleasant, village,
surrounded ny rich and pleasant lapns and
opulent farmers.
A stream of water runs across the bask
part Of said FIVE acrcs, on which 10 good
mill privilege, with sufficient water power 10
carry almost any kind Of machinery.
These premises will BIO sold fsr money on
sale, or Tor good notes payable AT some shor'
Iime after sale, with annual interest, cheaper
Than any other situation OF equal value in The
vicinity.
Apply TO Henry Isaacs, ESQ. owner OF saii
promises at New-lpswich, n. II. or TO III,
subscriber at Johnson, VI.
g. WIRES.
i9th April, 1887, soti
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FURs!
rURs!
rJyRs.

CAPS! BoAs! NECK TIES & BuFFA
LOESt!
C. & l.. L. LAMB, ot the .Ne.o Cheap
Store are ION hand" with the largest and best
loi of Caps, BOas, BIGaiOts, &c. over offered IN
this market.
Among this assortment mhy be found su-
pcrhne aud common, Otter, and Spanlsh,
Acorn, and Hair Seal, Conry and Muskra;
CAPS, OF the most fashionable style, mHnu-
featured, at all prices from 81 ccuis to s22---
lso prime BufTaloes Boar, Meek -Tlcs, Col
lars Gloves, &c. Ai.o, prime Bucb skin Kid
and Wooden GLOVES and MlTTENS.-
Umbrellas, ladies' and senlemen's Moccasins
and Over Shoes; Wooden caps, and almost
every other article necessary 10 comfort IN
cold tcinter.
They will only say TO customers, that taor
Furs were bought Nth cash, and will he sold
for cash. lower than can be bought in town,
Montpelier, Oct Is. 1887.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-25

We believe there is not an editor in Yer
mont who approves the letter to the Gov
ernor from sundry gentlemen in Burlington,
However strongly they deprecate any vio-
laton of neutraliiy--the country generally
deprecates lt-they certainly were not
bound to volunteer an attack upon the
Radicals, nor defence Of the British gov
crnment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-25
ANTI-SLAvERY NOTICE.

The Sem-annua meeting Of Orange
County Anti-Slavery Society will be held
at Chelsea, on Thursday next, Dec. 26th,
at 10 O'Clock, A NJ. Mr.. Knapp, of Mont
peer may be expected to address the NEE
ting in the afternoon.
The friends Of the cause, and others, Of
both sexes, are invited to attend.
Dec. II, 1887.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-25
nR: A; G. HULL's uTERo ADDol

nR. A. G. HULL'S UTERO ADDO4
~ MlNAL SUPPORTER ls offered 10
those afflicted with ProiGpsas Eisrt, mr. fall
ing Of the Womb and other dieases depen.'
ding from a relaxation of the abdominal
m"scles, "a All instrument in every way
calculated for relief and permanen, restora.
tion To health. When this Insirumen, il,
carefully and properly fitted 10 the form Of
the patient, 1t invariably affords The most
immediate immunity from he Distressing
dragging and hearing down" scnsai;ont
which accompany nearly all cases OF Wis
cerai displacementa ni The ahAnmen. abaiisS
sklnl application is always followed hy'ar'
early confession of radical relief from the
patient herself. The suphortpr is ri simp,e'
construction, and can bs applied by ,hs'
patient without further cid. Within the
last three Years nenr!y 1900 nf the U,ero.
Abdominal Supporters have been spplieI
with tie most happy results.
The very great Success which his In
srumcni has met, wsrran'e' the assertion.
that lis rxannsiinn hy the Physicians viii
induce him 10 discard the disrra,ing Pes
sary hitherto in use. Il is grstiiin9 ,ci
state, that II has met the decided apptnha.'
'ion Of Sir Ashley Copper, of Lnndnh. Ed
ward Delodelj, NJ, D., froicssor ~ Mid,
wif"ry, University Of The State oi N. Y,
OF Professors n Midwifery IN The dfsren,s
Medical SchonlS Of the u. s. and .yef,
other Physician or Surgeon vino haa had a
practica knowledge ol lis quaRies, as well
az every paien. who has worn H..
The public ana medical professions are
cnliohed against mposirt,ns in this ins,ru-
meni, az well as in Trusscs vena.d ns
mine, which are unsafe md vici0us itnl,o.
tons: The genuine Truases hive nv
signature in Writing on tho l1hel, and the
supporter has its title e1ibosSe | upon its
envelope.
AMOS G. HULL.
Office 4Vssey-s,icsi, As,or Ecuss, New
York;
The Subscribers having hren appointed
Agent, fpr the sale OF HE above in.,ru-
mcnIs, oil orders addresses 10 them will 10
promptly attended to.
f. II. Preniiss, MONTPELIER. James
Porter, Rutland, Joseph Andrrs Middl,
hurry. f. 4 r.. Brewster, MidlebuY,y
Lowe snd Reed, Boston
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-25

Gen. Brown was arrested at Mddlebury,
recently for debt. The people thought it
ruse, by which to get hold of him for a
different purpose, and promptly nterlered
to defend him. An attempt has been made
at Burlington, TO remove Mr.. Rodier nj
r. and prominent Radical The attempt
failed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-25
We have not seen the Navy report.

@-Correspondents, particularly loyal
British subjects, are notified that they must
send their communications free of postage
to us. Nearly all loyal articles sent us on
Canadian affairs, published and unpubIish-
ed, were sent unpaid. The common
rule, in such cases is, to refuse them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-12-25
RECOMMENDATIONS.

We the Undersigned, physicians oi
Addison County Vermont, having in our
practice become acquainted with the good
effects OF Doct. Tabrr's Vegetable Pills, do,
from the knowledge we have of them and
their 90 mponent parts, with freedom say
that in our opinion, they are superior to
all Bilious Pills composed OF Vegetable sub
stances with which they have been ac-
ted, and do not hesitate 10 recommend
them as an excellent Family Medicine, an
sweTing the purposes Tor which they are
intended, with decided preference.
Adm Hall, Orrin Smiin,
L. MK.nt, ". &. WGrnsr,
.. Erasmus ID. Warner.
We do hereby certify that we have
made use OF Doct. Tsber's Vegetable Pills,
in various cases of disease, and being con-
WINGED Of their beneficial effects, do earnestly
recommend them TO all families and indi-
vduals, believing that fair trial will iur-
nsh the most convincing evidence OF their
usefulness, We lave also sold :hem to
several OF our customers who say they con-
slider them the most useful Pills they have
ever used. alfred p. Roscoe,
Person, Fillmore. g. Co.
Wedo hereby certify that we have sold
Doctor Taber's Pills for twelve months
past, and have found them to give the
highest satisfaction to our customers in the
complaints ioi which they are recommend
ed. A. B. & d. Sands, N. Y. city.
For sale. wholesale and retail by the
Proprietor at Lincoln, Vt. Also by +. H
PRENTISS, Montpelier, VI. Jonathan
Hoag, Weare; John Sawyer, Hcnniker;
Micajah Breed, Unity. See handbiI a,
place oi sale. owly:2l.
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Montpelier, June !, 1897.
E.lEE! LEFE!!

TIP. JONATHAN MOORES ESSENCE or
~ LIFE. The most highly esteemed medicine
that has ever been discovered fer caring Co.ahs,,
Colds Asthmns, and CONSUMPTIONS. V
IT Prepared by HENRY SEYMOUR, from the,
original recipe, by the direct. IN of said Moore.
This Essence answers valuable purposa in all
most every case Of debility and there are but few
+ any diseases, which do not arise from thaf
source. It may be given to either sex. and nj any
period, If weakness prevail the composition being
entirely derived from the vegetable kingdom. The
whooping cough may be cnsed in week. If taxa.
Al the commencement Of the disease
For sale only by F.. H. PRENTISS, soIa Apens
for the Proprietor. Montpelier, VI.
N. 3. Beware OF an article prepared by 8 D.,
Thayer & Co.. New lpsw ich N. r.
H. The above medicine is prepared by Eepyy
Seymour, of Hadley, Mass. from the original 70.
cipe, by the direction of said Moore and sold hy
him and the principal Druggists in the y s..
CAUTION!
This may certify all whom il NAV concern that L
the subscriber, residing in Hadle-, Mass have
made Improvement in the medicine in ysnfed by
me, and dencmna,-d DR. Jonathan Mootes S.
sence Of Life" and have communicated the recipe
to Henry Seymour Of nsid Hadley, and to bin on
y. The United States is full of the sophisticated
article and this is TO give notice TO the public that
IL they wish for the genuine essence Of lfe the +
mus, spply TO said Seymour. or his agents, md be
particular to inquire for tina, prepared bv Henry
Seymour. DR.. JONATHAN MOORE,
lf.7nn