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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-06-02


movable meetings .,ay ...,.o ..s.., ...r-.-...
TO the circulation of the Bible.
agents. Thirteen have been employed the en-
tire year, and few others for short periods
They have been in nearly every state and terrific
ry and in most instances have been highly useful,
though they have found the solicitation Of funds
more difficult than in any previous year.
Female Bible Societies The managers again
speak in high commentator of this class of aux.
Them The ros yesr;n omo ;n ueem aeoemeu . from
legacy, the amount was S3s43S7.
Books foy Seomsn nm. 49,. Tbo a;s,ribu.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-06-02

JyphuS Feuer. 1t cannot lie too widely known
that nitrous acid gas possesses the properly of de-
siroyihg the contagion Of The typhus fever, and
certainly preventing It's spread. BY the following
simple method, the gas may be procured at n tn
fling expense: Place little salIpeIre in a saucer,
aud pour on it rs much oil of vitrol as will lust
cover 1t copIous discharge Of acid gas will in
slanty take place, the quantity of which may be
regulated by essening or increasing the quantity
OF the ingredients.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-06-02

Precious Geniuses. "Jim how's your ma 90
She's ia, and strong, how's yours?'
Feeble enough. I've got so I can lick her now,
and have every thing my own way. You don't
see me poin' errnnds and doin' chores about home
like you used to-"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-06-02
lnu.-s me way ney naNe em.

Truth and Right Never he ashamed of the
truth; never he afraid of doing right.
Thousands live in continual fear and perpexity
because they shun the truth.
Murnudas make themselves miserable because
they dare not do what is right, and oppose error
in high places.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-06-02
those Poop. $40
for this TurnlIause,,

those Poop. ..lei roWrHHs dor ..U..I..
for this Turnhausei, DO. er..e-
thing out OF the common
may imagine what scorn | SHOULD 1901. from
the solid citizens and plain men of business, WAC
consider every Thing connected with romance aud
poetry as coming from the OF evil even
saunch Aesthetics, would prosecute me bodily
like the doctors and iterati of the time Of John
George, and would seek to embilter and trouble
the lilile remains of my existence, as only they
know how to do.
"Ah, my dear child, um well aware. notwilh-
standing, am providing carefully for you and
young Edmund Lehsen and appear every where
ga real Deus er mactinG, many who have no SYM
pa,hy with Aesthetics will not readily endure me
in tho story, as they will not be able to bring
themselves TO believe entirely in my EXISTENCE
To place myself in some measure in security, |
SsTe never positively stated that am the Gold
smith Le0nhard Tufnhaaser Of the sixteenth CEN
fury. People therefore, are content TO believe
that am skilfu juggler, and search for The ex-
PLANTATION of all the wonders they in The books
Of natural magic. have at this moment CHIEF
d'opDre in my mind thut is initiated from no Phi
lidor, Philadelphia Or Cagostto, and which will
always remain lneXpllcable 10 certain people, but
cannot for that reason desist from making use OF
IT, because II Is necessary to the completion of the
Berlin story, which relates 10 The Bridal Choice
OF three well known personages, who are striving
for the hand Of Miss Alberline Boswinkel Blu
luxe courage NY uedT CHHu, rise early IN The NOR.
ming, put on the dress of which yon are most fond
because it is most becoming to you, weave YOU
hair in the most beautiful braids, and await quiet
ly and patiently for whatever may happen"
And having 50 said, the Goldsmith disappeared
as he had entered.
Sunday, at the appointed time, came old Manas
sch, with his hopeful nephew, Secretary Tusmanl
and Edmund Lehsen with the Goldsmith. Thu
suitors, not excepting Baron Lehsen were aImos
alarmed at the sight of Alberline, for never ha,
she shone in so much beauty and grace. Ever
Miss and Madam who had any prelenson 4
tasteful dress and delicate ornaments (aud her
is there one in Berlin who does not make sue
pretenslonS,j may be assured that the trimming
ofthe dress worn by Alberline were OF exlrem
elegance; that the dress was just short enoug
TO show the most delicate foot in white sat-
shoe, that the short sleeves as we'll as the cap,
were of the most costly lace, that the white Frenc
kid gloves covered just the proper portion Of til
arm, that her head ornaments consisted only OF
gold comb set with rich jewels, and that nothn
was wanting to complete the bridal dress, but III
myrtle wrealhe in her dark locks. But the reaso
that Albertne looked much more beauti
than usua was that love and hope beamed lro
her eyes and glowed upon her checks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-06-02

behind the handsoIn, I..'r e,i' flr ... .1l..
tented father. The Reen. H hos ..ss
his second examination at The ,g4U ul .lsuc
and, according TO The report Of the - utpe-
who in the early hours OF the morning, scre cd.
him sufficiently, or AS we may say felt o. his teeth,
he bore it fanously. Al the time of this examin-
alton, some people thought that the Refendury's
head was running on marlmony as he appeared
very well versed in the doctrine OF risks and
chances.
Perhaps Alberllne may marry the interesting
Reendary, II he gets good Office We nlusl
wait and see what happens
THE BRTDE's CHoIcE.-This Translation from
the German of Hoffman, appeared in The orgi-
nal in the Berlin Pocket Book tor the year 1890
In the published editions OF lloffmunn's works, it
makes part o. a series of Tales supposed TO have
been related in turn by Club called the SerapIon
Brothers. AT the close Of this story, il is freely
criticised by the brothers, and the supernatural
part OF II meets with the condemnation of some
members of the club. The author, however, de .
tends it, and appeals 10 the company 10 confess
that they have laughed heartily al muny passages
OF the story, and argues that there is no reason
why the fabulous should not be introduced uto
romances OF the present time and fashion, instead
OF being confined always 10 Eastern Tales, or
those narratives, the scene OF which is laid in the
region OF the Arabian Nights. II the story have
proved amusing, perhaps it is not worth while 10
inquire whether the results might have been bet
Ter brought about, by another kind OF machinery. 1
Boston Patriot.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-06-02
POETRY
THE CHILD AND ITS SHADOW.

TWAS mine to mark ono summers day
A group of tiny boys at plays
And as the merry laugh and shout
Alternately rang wildly out,
One stepped aside from all the fun,
And perhaps a score of PAGES run,
Stopped short-while some few seconds past,
Then off again went thrice as fast
smiled, as beheld the scene,
Yet wondered what the within could mean;
And drawing near the "wee thing' found
Him looking steadfast on the ground
Half pout, half cry-the child had run
To catch its shadow in the sun,
And like the child gazed upon,
Ambitious mans at first led on
Pursues an object tempting less,
And that with similar success;
'Til checked at last, with some surprise,
The fool Tehects--and finds his eyes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-06-02

but John l,ee,s- .it..- 'tslDi e Ine Dee
scriprion OF the meeting hs-onss
Composition and Harmony. Now these two me-.
in the field, skirnish, and at last, after bloody
contest become reconciled.'
Feel in your pocket" cried the Goldsmith
and the Secretary shouted for joy when he drew
Beers Musical Battle
Observe said the Goldsmith, "by means of
this hook which you found in the casket, you
have in your possession Tie richest and most am.
pie library that any one ever possessed, and which
you can always have about you. For while you
have this wonderful book in your pocket, when.
ever you draw it out, il will prove 10 be the book
whatever that may be, which at the moment, you
want TO rend."
Without thinking Of The Commissioner or AL
berne, the Secretary sprang quickly 10 the cor
ner of the apartment, threw himself into an arm
chair put the book into his pocket, hauled it out,
aud the joy manifested in his counlenance proved
that the promise Of the goldsmith was nobly kept
And now came the choice al Baron Benny. He
entered, walking in his foolish eering manner d.
rectly up to the table, peeled at the caskets with
! his eye. glass and murmured over the inscriptions
| But natural and irresistible instinct chained him
! TO the golden caskei with the glitterng ducats on
! the top. ''WhO chooses me shall have lis hearts
desire" 81 Now duCats are my hearts desire, and
| Alherline is my hearts desire, and why should
take long to choose and decide" And so saving
Benny took the golden casket, received the Ike,
from AlberIne, opened il, and found small deli
caIe English file aud near ii a scroll with thes,
| lines
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-06-02

"Ho," cried he, angriIy, "What can do with
the fle is the file a pclure-is The file Aber-
tines miniature. take the casket, and present i,
10 AiDer'ne as bridal giil-come, my girl"
So saying, he advanced towards Aiberline, bu,
the Goldsmith drew him back by the shout
ders, Stop, sir, that is against the bargain. You
must be content with the file, and you will NOT bo
discouraged when you know its worth, the in.
valuable worth OF the treasure which you possess
and which the verses Indicate Have you fair
borliered ducat in your pocket ?"
what if have?"
"Take such ducat from your pocket, and file
off the BORDER" said the Goldsmith.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-23

ARKASsAs.-The Democratic Convention met
4th and adjourned on the 9th inst. They app,
Messrs. Reardon, Hamley and Adams, their De-
TO the Baltimore Convention. Reso lutlons were b'
in, expressive Of their individual preferences iof
tin Van Buren, as their LIST choice, and J. {. [.
az their 1nd
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15

Allowing each cigar TO be. on an aver
age three and half inches in length,
would be one thousand three hundred and
forty-nine feet two inches, of an eme.ic
that | consumed, which, had swallowed
4 piece the size of pea, would have
thrown me into horrid commissions
Each cigar cost me at least one cent.
and some cost more this would amount
to forty-six dollars and twenty cents,
without interest.
] never smoked a cigar in less than half
an hour-and never did any thing else
while smoking. This would be two thou
sand and three hundred and ten hours or
about thee months.
My time was worth, at moderate esti.
mate, three cents an hour. This would
amount to sixty mine dollars thirty cents.
When I looked over the result, and
found thai / had spent nine.y-fve dollars
and fifty cents, took three moths in con-
Stunning that which destroyed my health,
ruined my breath and which in time would
have destroyed my nervous system, and
all this at the age of seventeen-and then
Thought how many loaves Of bread the
money would have bought that l had
worse than wasted, and how much useful
learning l might have acquired in this
three months. Il took my cigar from the
table and cast it into the fre-not accom-
panied with solem affirmation--but as |
did it, the words unvoluntarily flowed
from my heart am resolved-'tis my
last cigar
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
iowa HOUSE,

"tfra-evdc LanOsuS, bloomington. ION0s
tsiHE undersigned having leased his long estab-
~ sael and well known TAVERN STAND
Nf term Of yers, and added to it such an addition
y Will enable I'm to accommodates jewellers and
''lofsIn maner more acceptable than its former
%aensons VOID permit, returns his thanks for the
";al patronag heretofore bestowed upon his house,
AZ sollclts catlnuanc of the same. Having la
@a the stand ia number of years, placing his reli-
'Ne Tor patrome upon his merits, he is determined
continue, asoreofore, to strive TO meiit liberal
qfG OF paroye by the use ofevery effort to rem
Wy " The stay oils guests pleasant and agreeable
as Able all at all times be supplied with the
%S' the mark affords, served up in style not to
Narpasscd any country. The BAR will be kept
sappued witbe choicest Wines and Liquors, and
~s oar room wing always been quiet and free from
.'s', those Wing to be retired need not entertain
~! lears of least disturbance. Porters always
a4lNendanco transport baggage from and to the
house free expense.
Inc sfA'E, heretofore under his control, has
s ,tsA leased couple ofyoung gentlemen of expe-
uiNce IN thesiness, and who are prepared with
no'ses and etages for the use and transportion of
p'1ensers Of part of the Territory, gentlemen
!, antilles WIN! to visit any part ofthe Territory,
r sry KIND o,cseyance, can be accommodated BY
prcailon atlhewa House, where their wants
''a be immediatattendedto.
~ VIM. FRYE,
'0onington' il LIST ls42.vI-34tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15


The BRorHERHooD OF MISUNDERSTANDING
at Florence, in the midst of a cavation or
pas-de-deux, bell with sharp shrill, excor-
iating sound, will be heard it is the bell del
Ia misericordia. Listen; fit sound but once
it is for some ordinary accident; if twice, for
one Of serious nature; if it sounds three
times, it is case Of death. If you look a.
round. YOU will see slight stir in some Of
the boxes, and it will often happen that the
person may have been nu, Speaking to, i
YOU. and quietly take his hat and Depart
You inquire what that bell means, and why
i nroduces so strange an effect. You are
told it is the bell della misericordia. and that
he with whom you were speaking il a brother
Of the order. This brotherhood Of mercy is
one Of the noblest institutions Of the world.
It was founded in 1914, on. occasion of the
frequent peslilence which. at that period, des.
olated the town, and it has been perpetuated
TO the present day, without any alteration ex-
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
VOL. III....NO, IS.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
RY JNO. B. RUSSELL.

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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15
she Lfveth b. the v.allev BROOK.

M c. G. EASTMAN.
She liveth by the valley brook
Away from care and wrong,
Her heart pure and open book,
Her lip mellow song.
A mother meek and old is all
The kindred that she knows;
And SO they are the waterfall,
And every flower that grows.
She singeth when the earth is spread
Withffea, and spring has come;
And weeP&h when the flowers are dead,
And her sweet brook is dumb.
And thus the gentle maiden's life
Steals quietly away,
Without shade or pain or strife,
Toc!oud its summer day.
She 1iveth by the valley brook,
Away from care and wrong,
Her heart pure and open book,
Her lip a mellow song.
All! never may the maiden dream
Ofthis sad world of ours,
Nor stray beyond her sister stream,
Its valley and its flowers.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15

Ton.ro F,es.--We copy the following
from an American Farmer. 1t is now season.
able.
Patent Office, July 10, l843.
Dear S;r:-The medical qualities OF tomar
toes have greatly increased their cultivation
and every new preparation OF the artlcie IS oe-
serving consideration. A sample OF "tomato
tos' has Just been deposited at tee patent Oh
fee, Of very superior quality. From the
taste should suppose all the good qualities
Of the fruit are retained. In appearance, the
drum of tomatoes resembles one of figs so
nearly, that they might easily be mistaken
for the same.
The sample is deposited by Mrs. Steigler.
Of this city, and the recipe transmitted with It
is enclosed for publication. II is deeply 70
be regretted that since the periodicals OF the
day are open 10 communications, that 80 ma
ny valuable improvements are lost to the
world barely for the want Of publicity. OH
ers NAV have dried the tomatoes with re.
cipe, however less successful.
Very respectfully,
II. L. ELLSWORTH.
Hon. J S. SKINNER.
Take six pounds Of sugar to one peck Cor
l6 pounds) of the fruit. Scald and remove
the skin Of the fruit in the usualsway. Cook
them over fire. their own juice being suffi-
cient without the addition of wa:er,) until the
sugar penearates and they are clarified. They
are then taken out, spread on dishes, fiattened
and dried in the sun. A small quantity OF
the syrup should be occasionally sprinkied O.
yer them whilst drying; after which. pack
them down ia boxes. treating each layer with
powdered sugar. The syrup is afterwards
concentrated and bottled for use. They keep
we'll from year to year, and retain surprising
" their flavor, which is nearly that OF the
best quality Of fresh figs. The pear-shaped
or single tomatoes answer the purpose best.
Ordinary brown sugar may be used. large
portion Of which is retained in the syrup.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15

Our DELEGATE TO CONGRESS ELECT,
AND THE PRosPECrs OF THE WEsT.-Our
delegation in the next Congress will be
composed of men entirely untried and in
experienced in the business of nalioln'77l
legislation, though ~ =. H'e" nave IN
al n.r;oms :Nrsrtant Offices under the
g.. Government. If their past public
anG private course can be relied on as an
earnest of their future action, our demo-
cratic members will make their influence
felt in the national councils beneficially to
the interests of our hitherto much neglect
ed State. Through their efforts we may
confidently look for an equitable modifica-
ton of our presumption laws, now opera
ting so GENEROUSLY upon our settlers; for the
improvement of our lake harbors, and the
navigation of our rivers, the neglect of
which has occasioned the destruction of
millions of property and hundreds of lives;
for liberal donations of public lands for the
prosecution of our State works, education
and other purposes of public nature
The increased representation of the new,
and the diminished representation Of the
old States in Congress, will give to the
former weight which we trust will be
employed to the advantage of our depress>
ed portion Of the Union. Let not the old
States apprehend retaliatory policy on
the part Of the Young Hercules when he
shall rule the ascendant. The west is too
generous and patriotic to pursue the nar>
row and selfish policy SO long ruthlessly
practised towards herself. Illinois State
Register.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15

THE AMERICAN DAUGHTERS OF LlBER.
Ty.-Ata period of the Revolutionary
struggle, when the soldiers of the Ameri-
can army were suffering the greatest hard
ships, for the want of subsistence and clio
thing, and when the government was des-
titu,e of the money necessary to furnish
supplies, publication appeared in the
Gazette of Philadelphia, on the 18th of
June, 1880, entitled g the sentiments Of
an American woman" in which the
daughters Of that good city were appealed
to on behalf Of their suffering coun,rymen
then in the field. meeting of the ladies
was soon after held and society organi-
zed, in order to assist the destitute cham
pions Of Liberty. The city was divided
into districts of equal extent, and four las
dies appointed for each. 10 visit every
house and 10 present subscription paper
for donations to each woman and GIRL
The forty ladies whe were selected to dis
charge this duty, considered their appoint
ment great honor and entered upon their
task with the greatest alacrity. They per-
formed their duty on foot, and the object
of their visit being previously known they
ysye universally received with all the re-
.f spect lue to their commission. They did
not omit 10 visit single house. and the
collec lon amounted to considerable sum
which WAS much increased by the ladies
of the surrounding country. With these
they vere enabled to purchase quantity
of clo,, which they made up with their
own ltnds into two thousand one hun
dred id seven shirts, and the same were
deliveFd to person who was appointed
by Gaeral Washington to receive them.
Seveny seven were presented by the
Daughters of New Jersey, who added a
furthe present of three hundred and eigh-
ty pait of stockings.
! "Te American daughters of liberty of
Philadelphia" for such was the name of
the sdie.y who so generously exerted
themselves to relieve the sufferings of the
army ig this act of patriotism, greatly an
mated the depressed spirits of the SOL
diers, and convinced them that however
much thy were neglected by those whose
duty it was to look after and provide for
their wants, still that feeling of interest
and kindness was entertained for them by
their country women. This assurance
animated them in the day of battle, and
encouraged those brave and devoted men
to persevere in the arduous struggle which
they were then making to secure the lib
erty and independence of their county,
Citizen Soldier.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15

"A HAPPY COUPLE.-FtlDy was ono VI tuo
best husbands in the Roman Empire; bot this
is not wonderful, for as is the husband so is
generally the wife. He did not think it be-
meath him to treat his wife as friend and
counsellor, as we'll asa companion. In his
letters to his wife Calphurnia, when absent
from her, he breaths the most ardent, and. at
the same time, the most delicate affection.
How much he loved her, we find, as far as
words can express, in the following letter to
his aunt:
!" As remember thesgreat affection which
was ibetween you and your excellent brother,
and know you love his daue liter as yonr owy
SO as mot only to express the tenderness ofT
best Of aunts, but even to supply that of
best of fathers, | am sure it will give
pleasure to hear that she proves worthy q
father and worthy of you. Her ingenul
admirable her frugality is extraordin,.
She loves nae, the surest pledge Of her 10
and adds to this wonderful disposif.
learning, which she has acquired from,ha
lection 70 me. You would smile tqesd
concern she is in when l have caust She
and the Joy she shows when it is ONT her
finds means to have the first news W. I am
of the success meet with in couro feasts
heard, and what decree is made SOS and
upon my applause she sings mI,aont anv
accompanies them upon the luts ;ns,,uctors.
master except love, the best ms, certain
From these instances, lake w.; banpi-<
omens Of our perpetual and ife.aasd On nv .
ness, since her affection is = louu ",,. decay:
yuum =. p "h nr,ai -" ~494f-my glory and
ran up" '"o Nn;ndsa could less be expect
Cd from one vis hadshe happiness to receive
.,a, 10" adn. one RAW You, and soon began to
i ''., 'n, Recommendation for as you
had s Uu !espee. 70! my moth h.
er Won wre pleased, from my infancy, 70
fo,c, IN mo 20 commend me, and kindly to pre-
s sa,m tha should one day be what my wife
fancies that am"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-09-15

Curious HEIR LooM.--lt is stated that
gentlemen in Southwark, Pa, has a tooth
brush which has been in the family one hum
dred and fifty years. tie intends II Tor bis
grandson after he has done with It.