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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-01-05
A SCRAP For NvIDnHyERs.

TIE early part of my life was sorrowful and
sad beyond what | wish here to relate Were |
to 60 into detail, the small sheet for which am
humbly endeavoring to contribute, would fail to
contain the evcntful story. Dy first misfortune
was in losing truly valuable mother My father,
in less than twelve months, married gay, hand
some young girl little more than nineteen; he
being forty, and the father of nine children, the
Oldest of whom fifteen, and the youngest but
one year. The young step-mother soon found that
the handsome widower, with tolerabe fortune,
could not afford her all the gallant attentions her
young heart craved. He was immersed in bust
ness and the support and instruction of his children
nerved him to make every effort for its accomplish
ment. In the meantime, the step-mother followed
her own pleasures, and these were not at the do
nestle fresde, training and instructing her chill
dren, as their own mother was wont to do but
calling them all "HHle plaques" sending them away
into the fields or going herself to get rid of them.
These circumstances have ever led me to look upon
second marriages with deep and thrilling interest.
L must confess, many times would gladly have
thrown Ill my mite of experience remonstrance
against entering so hastily into second nuptials.
Less pains taken to know the character and dis
ro-'tj~a. than should no, only those persons who
49, > iispo dispositions, and gentle tenpers
are fit TO become step-mothers
always 1eel deep sympathy for one whose first
marriage has been bllsstul, whose second sorrow
full and unhappy. They are lily prepared TO brood,
such trying reverses, and sink prey to disappont
ment or become reckless slaves to discordant
feelings and passions-endng their days in misery
and wretchedness. One thing | have Observed
that widows are more fortunate than widowers and
this can be attributed only to the superior virtue
of the sex,-to their more cautious and discrimin-
ating powers. The great error of widowers is, in
choosing one too young. | would have her belong
to the same generation, that she may not be oblg-
ed TO wear caps to appear near her husbands age,
or he % wear wig to cover his snowy locks.
Were to leave a husband behind would not tell
him not to marry again, because that would do no
good, and do not wonder that one, who has lost
dear companion, wishes to replace her. To me-
this seems quite necessary to a mans happiness if
he is only iudicious in his choice Let him see to
it that he is not governed by fancy SO much as by
mcrit,-7-not so much by comedy face, with vain,
untutored mind, as by one whose beauty consists
in that which does not so soon fade.
| am somewhat more than three times ten, and
long ago have sworn myself to iated celibacy and
therefore no one can say but that my motives in
this scrap are purely disinterested. &c. adieu, my
respected reader, until another :" New Years Sup
per" HULDAH.
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We would not advocate that noisy charity which
Pharisee-like. seeks to make itself known IN the
Of the streets but rather urge to that gen.
ID sn;r;t of lone, which Z" seeketh not her own"
which is not seen in occasional showers of i'll
bestowed favors but in daily and hourly selfdeni-
als Az home, abroad, among friends and among
oes-it is that hidden life in the SOUL that fountain
of living water, which springs up and flows, from
having learned Christ: it is that spirit which leads
the heart to open itself to every want and seek the
relief of every woe. Grateful as the gentle dew
upon flower and heritage, is the influence of that
heart upon all with whom il comes in contact; and
more refreshing still is the tide of sweet emotions,
which flow back upon that heart as it ever and anon
seeks to unburden itself from its accumulated
weight of love. Then, reader, would you quaff the
sweetest droughts of happiness that mortals ever
tasted, --would you participate in that employment
which occupies the hosts of heaven and fills the
mind of the Great Eternal like the loweret which
expands its beauty tothe morning sun, receive the
sweet impulses of charity, and
Count that day lost whose low descending sun
Views from thine hand no worthy action done'
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I WISH You A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

How often have these words echoed and re-
echoed since early dawn, through the family circle,
by the way as friend met friend, and to the passing
acquaintance; often, that an unnterested obser-
yer would be led to imagine all our good wishes
were limited to one day in the year. This is well :
Its influence is most kindly upon the heart; and,
reader, we most cordially unite our wish with those
you have already received, that you may enjoy a
happy New Year.
We cannot, however, refrain from the desire that
hose who SO eagerly seek happiness for themselves
ana others, would for u moment pause ere they
olindly follow in the wrong path to obtain it.
. Not more thoughtful than the child who with
laughing eye and dimpled cheek, peeps her head
at the door before she is disrobed of her nightly
suit, to wish the loved circle happy new year,
are many of those of maturer years. who have to-
Aaay echoed this sentiment The youth and maiden
almost nstnctivey utter this wish they exchange
salutatons on this joyous morn, and then rush on
IN the same path of folly before Many and fer
vent arc the good wishes which crowd upon the
youthful bride, and with her ideas of happiness are
floating visions of wealth, devoted husband, and
admiring friends. She congratulates herself upon
her freedom from restraint, her many leisure hours,
and perchance her elevated situation; but dreams
not that she has now her part to act in the great
drama Of life,-that fearful responsibility now
lists upon her, henceforward to live not for herself
'he man OF mature years is seeking happiness in
accommodating wealth and honor, and in striving to
make his otcn respected in the world and the man
of gray hairs seated in his easy chair dreams that
he is happy, while reposing from the tolls of his
early days, and rehearsing again and again his list
Of money and lands which to him are dearer than
.ught beside. But few there are who, while thew
desire happiness, know where it is only to be found
an1 have tasted its sweets. They are those whose
hears are warmed with true benevolence, and
whose souls will continue to expand through time,
and through eternity those who have assiduously
sought cut the great object of life and having been
hithful III executing their great commission, will
AZ last recei'e the plaudt Of swell done, good and
faithtul servant"
mat man. made in the image of God, should so
far degrade ms horal nature as TO enench himself
oithin h.nsel, and seek no higher aim than his own
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT or that of his family must be mat
ger Of establishment to all the heavenly host for
Eiyen Mey are messengers of mercy o, how sweet
ne task Ito comfort the afflicted. 10 hind The
1.oken-heartod, to visit the fathereSs and ydowsH
nd 70 send the lamp of life to those shrouded in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-01-05
MONTPELIER, FRIDAY, JAN. s, 1874.

one opened IT. and now was her turn to be agi-
tsted the paper tremblod in her hand "Why, Is
phia." W ~ - VI "U''
"Why-what of him, dearest aunt ?" exclaimed
the anxious niece.
:" 1t cannot be the talented the paracon Of
perfection in brothers eyew
:, cannot be what !" exclaimed the agonzed girl |;
"do tell ishe dead"
Dear no he is in love!"
say?" ""'''' i'''' ''' '0N
r. Yes; in love with an Old Maid! !" said Miss s. !;
even your aunt Amelia, and offers her his heart,
his hand, and his fortuneo
Can any one of my readers svmpathisc with the
teellngs OF Isabel at this time? Do you remember
inc iTst pang of disappointed love, when you al
lowed your affections to stray uncalled for? Poor
glrl how keen were her feelings at that moment !
Again she rushed into her friends arms, and ming
leg her tears with those of her sympathising aunt,
,lhe aunt had refused many hearts for her sake,
arT now came an opportunity for Isabel to show
hefgratitude.
Isabel" said her aunt, A" shall marry the no
5s3's. D., and win you still dwell by my side ?"
- But must have rival must you love anoth-
er better than your darling little Isabel as you us
ed to style me ?-how selfish Yes, dearest, kind
est and best of frends-I will be content only let
me I'VE under your smile, and bask in the warm
sunshine of your love, and | will ask no MORE
Heavens will be done You have taught me to
cast all my care on God-how sweet to do it now.
Your instructions will never be forgotten Aunt
A., L did love L. B.-but can love him as my
uncle. 1t is blessed to be disappointed Of
earthly love Then can trust so implicitly in
that heavenly principle--in Him who is the God of
Love-"
Now, my dear, kind reader, farewell How do
you like my old Maid? Is she not something like
-Cowpor's description?
sweet stream that winds through yondcr glade,
Apt emblem of II virtuous (od) Maid -
Silent and chastc she goes ulong,--
Far from the worlds gay busy tlrong;
With gentle, yot prevailing force,
Intent upon her destined
Graceful and useful all she does,
Blessing and blcst where Ter she goes. c,
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"Why did you not admire my daughter?" said
the lady Archer to gentleman. Because" said
he, g am actually no judge of painting" "But,
surely" rojoined her ladyship, "you never saw an
angel who was not painted"
school-master having turned dancing master
some of his friends expressed a little surprise at
this metamorphosis. "You need not be surpris-
ed" said he; ''my learning has sunk into my heels
where it is likely to be of some use to me-"
IT was truly tremendous hour The elements
were in awful commoton, the thunder rolled the
lghtnngs fercely flashed, and our cat sat purring
in the corner with one eye shut.
BETsEY BATHos, Pupil Of Dr.. Egomet.
A son of Erin, seeing the Montpelier Court
House burned to the ground, Immediately killed
himself, remarking to his wife that they could not
now try him for murder.
Gentlemen! put on your cap Of jealousy, for we
ladies, both married and single, wish--that we
may have another Eelier
HoRRIBLF "A dreadful murder was perpe-
trated, not far from this place, by woman named
SANDER, upon very amiable female of the name
of Reputation We hope the rogue will not es-
cape.
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A LADY.

SHE should be qualified for Woman's sphere
fond of domestic pursuits--her mind so well bal
anced as to be intelligent upon all subiects-shoud
be affectionate in large degrees somewhat ina
ginatve in her style of conversation-tastefuli in
her dress-conliding in her disposition, and without
afiectation. She does not gossip nor talk scandal
is not satirica but is charitable to the faults of
others. She is careful to speak the truth, and is
polite, not merely because in accordance with good
breeding, but she has the foundation in kind and
courteous feelings. She should mnge so much with
the world as to be free from narrow lealouses-
should be forgetful of self hosptable in her feel
ings, and in her dress and manners should show as
great respect for her nearest friends as for stran-
gers-and if she must rule the "lords of creation"
she must exercise the law of love. L.
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ENIGMA,

In The prayer of the pious often am found,
IN the sigh of the lover often resound
And my name off repeated YOU daily will hear
In emotions of wonder, of sorrow and fear.
Though noted in wisdom, though long the schools,
am equally known in the greatest Of fools.
l nc'Cr had hpginring - : -,
i cannot thousand years old.
/ meier have end, though like creatures of clay
! am doomed to oblivion certain they.
/ dwell in each pole, am seen in each sphere,
And my charms half unveiled in the rainbow appear.
/ was born for all nations, and hut for my birth,
The of the Goth had been hssd through the earth
The soft tone of Iona had sunk in the mute,
While Italia's music had died on her Lutte
Nnd the strains of tho which cnraptured we hear
With all her sweet numbers had jarr'd on the eur. D.
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A GENTLEMAN.

In character, he should be manly-in person,
neat-in manners, courteous to all. In public,
man fina and decided-at home, friend, a coun-
sellor and protector He should at all times ex-
hibit respect for Woman as his equal, in her own
sphere and if he must be the one who o5eus he
should never let her know of what he is conscious.
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How far short of duty came
How cold and how oyless orr hearts best devotons,
Which fill us with anguish and shame.
Old Year! thou art gone, and we are still living
As monuments spared by His love:
That We through His grace, might obtain by believing
Sure hope Of acceptance above.
Old Year remember how oft We in sorrow,
With hearts overlooking with grief
Have unxiously waited and wished for the morrow,
To bring the sweet hope of relief
Old Year! thou gone, and BELOVED ones are taking
Their unbroken in the ground!
How deep their rcposc that shall never know waking
Until the last trumpet shall sound.
Old Year thou art gone and thy knell still ringing
Its deep mournful tones in
Thy requiem with sad hearts are singing,
And regret thy departure in tears. B.-Jan. IA.
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outlived the ordinary term OF
q that GOOD had Forgotten 70
by this impression, she com
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Count that day lost, whose low descending sun
Views from thine hand worthy action done"
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Sweet stream that winds through yondcr glade,
Art emblem of virtuous (olti) Maid =
Silent and chastc she goes along
Far from the worlds gay busy throng;
With gentle, yot prevailing force,
Intent upon her destined course
Graceful and useful all she does,
Blessing and blcst whcre'er she goes.
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Hf.' DELUsIoN.

'rHE oIFr.'
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OLD YEAR.

ell may deploro thee,
iefore thee,
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-07-08

ic snd Pvai sale is fixed at the rate Of two dollars
and my ocn per acre, and OF those within the limits
o. miohigenkhs minimum price is in like manner
hxed ~ The 70 Of two dollars per acre.
Whsn ttel, on which Improvements exist, shall
os chWed if1n addition 70 the minimum price Of the
land - sbSv}sstsd the appraised value of the i'm
Proserenls D not also hidden. such tract shall be
wthdmwn fSm the sale and shall again be offered
a. snbsqupt public SALE due public notice thereof
hr.t being pen, when directed by the Commission
"a Of the 0etrai Land Office"
Given undf my hand at the City Of Washington
this twenty birth day of June, anno D,mini, 1874
JOHN TYLER.
BY the Prudent;
~ Tho, \. BLAKE,
Commissioner Of lie General Land Office.
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
tg STATES. Ef


IN pursuance of law, l, JouN Tyler, President oil
i the United States of America, do hereby declare
and make known, that PUBLIC SALE will be
held at the Land Office at NEWNANSVILLE in
the TERRITORY OF FLORIDA, commencing on
Monday the sixteenth day of December next for the
disposal OF the unappropriated vacant public lands
within the limits Of the townships hereinafter desg-
mated, to wit: :.
South Qfhe Base line and East Of the meridian.
Townships twenty, twenty-one and twenty-five, O.
range eighteen.
fteen the two easternmos tiers of sections and
lions twenty-five, twenty-seven and thirty-four, in
township sixteen, the half of township seventeen,
and the east half of tow nshp eighteen, and the sec
lions tw enty 0ne, twenty-eght and thrty-three in
the township and al of townships nineteen and
twenty, except the two westernmost tiers Of sections
in the former, of range nineteen.
Townships fourteen, fifteen and sixteen Of ranges
twenty, twenty-one and twenty-five.
Townships fifteen and twenty, of range twenty
three.
Lands appropriated by law for the use of schools,
mil tary or other purposes, will be excluded from
sale.
Tho sale will be kept open for two weeks Tuness
the lands are sooner disposed Of and longer and
private entries OF lands in the townships SO offer
ed, will he admitted until after the expiration of The
two weeks.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington
this Gath day Of June, A. ID. 1874.
JOHN TYLER.
BY the President
Tho. H. BLAKE,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right Of presumption
10 any lands within the limits of the townships above
enumerated is required 10 establish the same to the
satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of the
Land Office, and make payment therefor soon
practicable after seeing this notice. and before the day
appointed for the commencement of the public sale,
Of the township embracing the tract claimed, above
THO. II. BLAKE,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
June 81.
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right Of pre-emption
TO any lands within the limits Of the townships abo,e
enumerated is required to cstabl sh the same to the
.stsfac ion Of the Register and Receiver Of the pro-
per Land Office, and make payment therefor as soon
practicable ar seeing this nofee and before me Gay
anroiuc ed for the emeDt of the public sale
OF the township embracing the tract claimed, above
designated; otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
THO n. BLAKE,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office
May 10.
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township thirty, Of range twenty five.
township thirty-ons, Of ranges nislcleen, twenty
twenty one, twenty two, twenty three, and twenty
1--WE.
Townships thIty-three and thrty-four, Of ranges
thiny-two and thirty three.
Lands appropriated BY law for the use Of SCHOOL,
sale. 1
The sales will each be kept open for two weeks
(unless The lands disposed Of and HON
ger and no private entries of land, in the townships
70 offered will BE- admitted until after the
ofthe TWO weeks.
Given under my hand, at tho City of Washington
this Gath day Of June A. ID. l644.
JOHN TYLER.
BY the PRESIDENT
Tho. Ii, BLAKE,
C0'nmr Of the General Land Office.
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enumerated 10 required to eslaDsn the same 60 ,ns
ssusncton Of the Register and Receiver OF the pro-
psi lAoo once, and make psymeat therefor as soon
as practicable tp ssessg this roee and before ,he "a
appointed Ior The commencement Of the pubic sale
o. The township, embracing the tract claimed above
designated otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
THO. Il. BLAKE,
June DC 0'
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NOTICE TO PRESUMPTION cLAIMA

Every person entitled 10 the right OF pre-empon "a
any lands within the limits Of the townships above
enumsratrd IL required to establish the cams 10 the
sAisscton Of the register and receiver OF the proper
Land Office, and make payment therefor as soon a
prsefsesbs sr seeing this notice, aud before he day
the township, embracing the tract claimed, above de.
Hspated otherwise such claim will be foriei,sd.
Fk THO. ii. BLAKE.
c-.-".' ~ 49, OV~e,@s Land CDtce.
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ENTLEMEN's POCKET BOOK DIARY and
VI ALMANAC for 1874.
jsss Y TAYLOR.
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right Of prc-emp,ion
to any lands within the limits Of the tow nhps above
enumerated is required TO establish the TO the
satisfaction Of the Register and Receiver Of the pro
per Land Office, and make payment therefor
practicable lsr sss'ng This notice, and before The day
appointed for the commencement Of the public sale
Of the township, embracing the tract claimed above
designated otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
THO. II. BLAKE
Commissioner The General Lind Office.
june 81
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right Of prs-smPt'on
to any lands within the limits Of the townships shove
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In pursuance Of law, Joas Tyler, President OF
The United States of America, do hereby declare
and make known, thai public sales will be held at
the aforementioned Land Offices in the STATEOF
AhhANsAS, at the periods hereinafter designated,
to wit
AT the Land Office at BATESvILLE, commenc-
ing on Monday, the eleventh day OF November next,
ior the disposal Of the public lands within the under
mentioned townships, viz;
North Of the Base Line and Wss Of the Fvnh Principal
Meridian
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kskslaIylE.ls !. I. Is. lea. ,l.:.ii:..s..

DIR Ryan. Druggist, corner Bowery and Prince 81;
applied to for advice, 10y man VINO looheo h'rl
like living skeleton he said that III early NE
he had been remarkably hearty and robust, but ior
the last four years he had beerSsradualiy wasting
away. ill his coat would wrap twice around hlm.
He had suffered all but death, and had been under
the care of nine different physicians, and not one
of them had done ha any good, neither could 'hey
tell what allied him.
lie said that his appetite was so good that ne
could hardly eat enoug!l; he suffered from
ton OF the heart, pain and occasional hai.''i'e "
his limbs and ALWAYS felt fatigued shooting pains
in aud a. constant desire to pass so0ieIhin2 nom
his bowels. ard dertfsg pains in difefen' parts 'f
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MARRIED.

On The 24rh ult., by John Edinger, E>q. Mr..
ABRAHAM ALBRRTsoN, Of Pocono, and Miss
ELIZABETH DEpUE, of Lower Sm,lGcld
On the i llh insl., by the same, Mr.. JOSEPH
STARNER, aud Miss MARY YANHoRN, both OF
Jackson township.
In Middle Smi,h6eld, on Wednesday the
18Th inst, by the Rev. B. johnson, Mr.. John
Turn, Jr. and Miss ENcY, daughter of Mel
.chior Depue, Esq. all of The lnrmer place.
On Tuesday the 18th inst, by the Rev Mr..
IIoledi,z. Mr.. HENRY TERwILL1cER, of Beau
mont, Luzerne CO., and Miss MARY Ann WILL
IIAMs, Of Hamilton tsp, Monroe CO
On Thursday evening The 2ls, inst, by B
V. Bush, Esq, Mr.. JoHN SHAcKELroN, of
S,roudsbursh, and Miss MARIA d. LABAR, OF
Smhfeld.
On Monday evening the 25h inst, by the
Rev. Mr. Gardiner Mr.. JOHN BOYS. and
Miss HANNAH BORTREE, both Of S,rouds-
burgh.
With the last notice we received delicious
slice of the wedding cake, for which we tender
the happy pair our thanks. Nav happiness and
prosperity attend them in all their undertakings
growing out of their new and responsible relations.