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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

The following story has been told TO us as fact,
and from the known character of the gentleman
most interested, we have no doubt of its truth.
Two strangers rode up to temperance tavern in
the western part Of this town, just at night about
two weeks since and after having signiiied their
intention of stopping over night, and warmed them
selves at the fire, the following conversation took
place,
"Come," said one of The travellers TO the other
won't you take something"
81 don't care if 40 take little gin to stop this
cough was the reply.
"IIere, landlord, give us drop, will you"
81 should be happy to accommodate you, gentle
men, but | don't keep the article"
ave know you keep a temperance house, but
we are travellers, you know"
Cant help it," said the landlord.
ooh don't bother" said the stranger eve know
all about your house; we have been this way be-
fore"
"you got no liquor here, if you have" was the
reply.
"Pity if we didn't; come, take out that black
bottle and let us have drop" persisted the stran
ger, coaxingly.
81 tell you again, gentlemen, keep temper
ance house, and want you to understand me-"
The supper bell now put an end to the converse
ton, and the strangers walked to the dining room.
After supper, the same request was made even
more urgently but the landlord becoming some.
what vexed with their continued opportunities, made
no other reply to their questions than-"I keep a
temperance house, gentlemen" The strangers gave
1t up at length, and went TO bed. Long before day
light next morning their horse was brought round
and as they were putting on their cloaks one oil
them said
"Landlord, can't you give us drop to keep of
the cold this morning?"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09
TIE BABY'S LAMENT.

o mother, dear mother, wonder cry,
More wonder by far that your baby don't die
No matter what als me, no matter who's here,
No matter how hungry the ''poor little dear!"
n o matter if full or all out Of breath,
She irots mo, and tros me, and trots me to death
love my dear nurse, but dread that great knee,
| like all her tulk-but, wo unto me!
She can't be contentcd with talking so pretty,
And washing and dressing and doing her duty
All that's very WE'LL can bear soap and water
But, mother she is an unmercitul trotter
Pretty ladies' want just to look at your faces
Pretty lamp, pretty fire, let see how it blazes
How can |, my heart going bibbity bob !!
Apd she trOts me the harder the harder sob!
.6h, mother, do stop her-Pm inwaTdly sore;
hicup and cry, aud she trots me the more,
And talks about wind when tits she makes mo ache
Wish 'twould blow her away for poor baby's sake.
Thank goodness, Pm st-oh, blessed by quiet!
Pm glad my dear mother is willing to try it:
OF foolish old customs my mothers no lover,
And the wisdom of this she can never discover:
I'll rest Il while ard just Look about,
And laugh up at sally, who peeps in and out,
And pick up notions as | can,
TO fill my sina Il noodle before Pm q
o dear, is that she is she coming so soon
She's bringing my dinner with tea cup and spoon;
She'll hold me in one hand, in pothor the cup,
And as fast its down she'll Just shake it up;
And thump-i-ty thump with the greatest delight
Her heel it is going from morning till nights
All over the house you may hear it, Pm sure,
TIot-trottng just think what Pm doomed 10 endure
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09
SONG OF THE SOIL.

start tho bulb of the beautiful flower,
| feed the bloom Of the wildwood bower,
rear the blade Of the tender herb,
And the trunk of the stalwart oak curb;
force the sup Of the mountain pine,
And curb the tenGrils Of the vine;
robe the Forest and cloth the plain
With the rpest fruit and the richest grain.
The cheek of the peasant flush with health,
And yield the sturdy yeoman wealth;
give the spirit OF commerce wings,
And prop the lettering thrones of kings:
The gorgeous palace and the humble cot
Owe every atom to me they've got
The prince al his banquet, the hind al his board,
Alike must depend on the fare | afford.
Though man may boast of his creature might
His talents in peace and his proves in fight,
And lord it each beast and bird
BY the charm Of his touch and the spell Of his word
Yet am the sole and the mighty source
Whence flows the tide Of his boosted force;
Whatever his right, and whoever he be,
His pomp and dominion must come from me!
I am the giver Of all that is good,
And always have been since the world has stood
Where's wealth on the ocean, or beauty on land,
But sprung from the warmth Of my fostering hand
Or where is the object that's fair aud free,
That claims being not traced to me
Cherish then cherish, ye sons of toll,
The wonderful might OF the fruitful soil!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

Bolcling Alleys. The revolving tragedy Just en-
acted at Manchester, was connected with one Of
these popular resorts of iding, gambling, and DIS
spation. The murdered Parker kept one of these
alleys, and very likely his life was taken by one of
his customers. A friend thus writes:
"The time for drawing the full moral from the
dreadful event has not yet arrived have no doubt
it will ultimately be discovered, that the murderer
was trained up, or has been in some way inAuon-
ced, by the gambling saloon which was kept by the
deceased One thingls certainly developed, which
is, the direct tendency of Bowling Alleys, if no,
to educate villains, to draw them together, and fill
up a village with population as dangerous as it i:
| vicious."-C Cong. Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09
AN ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE AN
NUAL FAIR or THE ADDISON COUN-
TY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, OCTO-


nos. sr.As H.. JENIsoS, PRESIDENT THE SOCIETY.
Gentlemen Of The Society:
At this first meeting of our Society, it is mntter
of regret to me, that some one better qualified to
instruct had not been called to address you ;--some
one OF Literary attainments, or close practical OBJ
servation and experience, might have excited
deeper interest in the science Of Agriculture
Having been invited however, to perform this SER
vice, it will be my aim to fill the brief time shall
occupy in such manner as suppose will be most
gratifying to my hearers / do not expect, in the
desuory remarks which may make, to say any
thing new to you. | shall not attempt to explain
the laws OF vegetation, or those which govern in
restoring fertility to exhausted soil; nor shall
inquire into the rise and fall of skill and success in
the art of husbandry. These matters are, for the
philosopher in his closet the work Of years-of
life; not of few hours, by one like me, snatched
from the daily avocations OF the husbandman.
1t will rathef. be my purpose to bring facts to
your notice. to excite spirit of inquiry in relation
to this important and interesting subject; to whet
your appetite for this banquet which, as compared
with any preceding age, is now so literally spread
before the farmer; in short, would provoke the
minds of the whole brotherhood of farmers into &C
tivity, and desire for deeper and more thorough
knowledge of this most ancient and honorable Of
all arts and employments.
! am, if allowed the expression, rather an acct
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09
From tho London Literary Gazette.
THE BEE.


III ELEhNph bhhhi'
Ali who is so blest as the honey bee,
The sylph aud humming-bird of the flowers
The light-wingcd elf! who SO happy as he,
Making the most Of the golden hours!
No hermit austere in his waxen cell,
But an epcurc and Il sage as we'll
lilo Kisses the roses blushing cheeks,
Aud sucks the balm from the woodbino's lip,
While II merry murmur his pleasure speaks
Nor only doth he sing and sip,
Blu, reups besides, and carries away
A harvest TO hive for rainy day.
Tho GARDENS cutun, he fondly flies
From bud to bud through his ilower-sorai:
lie waits not to scc--he is fur too wise -
His blooming beauties wther and die:
But the moment one turns pale, he retreats
To solace himself with another's sweets.
Come, friends, let us take for our guide the bee
Who tho way Of wisdom so well can teach!
Let's follow his gay philosophy
Meier lose u blossom within om reach,
Nor fail mid the present, 10 garner up
Some glcanings for filling the futures cup.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

" ] told you last night kept a temperance house,
and was in hopes you understood me-"
"Give us some cider, then"
Don't keep cider"
aNo ciderY'
mo cider"
"You can surely let us have some camphor"
"Havont drop in the house, and never intend
to have"
"What not keep camphor"
Yes; not keep camphor."
The strangers talked together in whispers few
moments, and then taking the landlord to the desk,
one of them said
"Your name is Lawrence, believer
"Daniel Lawrcnce yes sir"
"Ths is Mr.. - of Claremont, N. H.; my
name Is Weber, of the same place. We have re-
Gently rented the tavern stand in Caremont, known
as the SulIir0n which VIC determined to have kept
OH strictly temperance principles. Not knowing
where to lind person on whose integrity we could
rely, and hearing that you kept temperance house,
We determined to make call and try you. Now
all we have TO offer is this: The house we speak of
is in good order, well furnished, and only wants
landlord; IT you choose TO take charge of it, the
whole establishment is at your service free gratis,
and for nothing"
We understand that Mr. Lawrence has accepted
the offer, and will soon have this house in readiness
for the reception Of his friends and the public
! The spokesman" in the above conversation, as we
are told, was our friend Weber Of the Claremont
Eagle, who can probably testify 10 the truth of the
story.
L. s. We have since been Informed that the
Sullivan House has been sold, and that Mr. Law
renee is TO remain at Brownsville We are glad
of it. The temperance people of b. could not well
spare so staunch an advocate of the cause,
Mainly correct,-the dialogue wholly so, with
the exception of the spokesman" who was Mr..
Fiske, the agent of the Sunapee Company in this
town. We were only passenger" His impor-
tunites with the worthy landlord were unavailing.
Couldn't get any of the good critter no how he
could fix it. 1t was not upon his premises down
cellar, up garrett under lock and key in his bar
The arrangements of his house correspondent strict
y with his sign. He keeps TEETOTAL TEN
l PERANCE HOUSE-a most excellent ne-and
we would most cheerfully recommend it to the tray
cling community uemoni Eagle
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09
POETRY.


Our morning fog is known to all,
From Northield to Wnooski fall
1t wraps within its chilling fold,
And saddons both the young and old.
q, all would call him "happy dog"
Who never saw our morning fog.
80 Cuck .a-doo !" says Chanticleer,
"Ihc morning sun will soon appear
Cuck.a doc as Pm alive,
The town clock, now, is striking hvei"
Upspriug you, then, TO see uprst,f
The glorious sun-dRd stc a must
It clings uhout the ordiy hall,
And hiles tIum view the cottage wall,
And hanging round the state House dome,
Would seem to think, that were its home.
Perhaps it is; for softly hist,
The State House, Oft, is full of mist.
1t always comes in summer nights,
Nor cares straw for "pcoplcs riglfN,"
But like rascal Tylcrci,
Explaining law TO suit itsuli,
Regardless Of the wants OF men,
Neio's the sun till almost ten.
Who wulketh carly, soon will know,
That "man is prone to inll' below,
For stumbling DER each stone and log,
Hen rountly curse the morning fog,
Aud cali him best, whefe'or he goes,
Who sees an inch beyond his nose.
o. if the wind would rufi his checks,
And blow a blast wheu morning breaks,
Enough to send from mortaI's sight,
These misbeguttcn things of night,
We all would cry, with joyous mind
Bo "thrice aud four times blessod," wind
THE .MIS7.IFIED MAN.
~ captious snarling critic objects TO "uprist," Il
grammatical correctness, &c. we reoT him TO the "a
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
CLAY STATUE.

Ma. EDiroR :-As you doubtless approve Of
the undertaking Of the Wing Ladies Of Virginia.
you will not consider ne az drawing too largely
on your kindness or your columns to request the
insertion OF the list Of Collectors and Officers APP
pointed for Augusta County by thu "Associaiion
Of Wing Ladies in Richmond" and also some Of
the articles of association. Three hundred dol.
lars is the quota which they calculate on good
old Augusta furnishing in aid Of the object. and
shall we not give that and more too, il necessary!
1t is hoped that the collectors in tho different
parts Of the county will at once proceed 10 work,
and let a generous rivalry prevail. To prevent
all unnecessary delay, it is desirable as far as
practicable to pay at the tune of subscribing.
The funds may be handed over to the LIST Vice
President IN Stanton, or the end Vice President
in Waynesborough.
N. B.-Should any Of the collectors be unable,
from any cause, 10 act, they will please appoint
some other one in their place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
~ list OfLekIel.S.
ID EMAINlNG in the Post Office At

II EMAlNlNG in the Post Office, at Staunton.
~ Va, January LIST, 1915.
B-ADn Balsley, David Bell, F. Burns. VIM.
II. Blakeslee, Elizabeth Blackwell, James Beard,
Eliza Bowen.
C-Martin Coiner, Cynthia A. Crawford. ia.
cob Croan, Dick Cochran, John S. Calvert, Sam.
uel Crawford, VIM. Curry.
OWN. Dunlap, Hampden Dawson. Mr..
Discayra, John Doom, S. w. Deverix.
E-Lu,her Emerson, Eagle &. Jackson.
F-Daniel Fall, Ann Fitzwhylson, VIM. S.
Ferig.
G-Catharine Groves, Mary Ann Greiner,
George Greiner, o. G. Gorton. Frank Goolsby,
George Greaver, Lee Greiner.
H-ArmisteaG II. Nj. Hams, Abram or John
Hawk, Eleanor Hottie.
J-James Jameson, John Jones'
K-Christopher Kindrck, Frances M. Keller.
M-Samuel w. Long, Jacob Long, Margaret
McLomery, James McDugald, Henry b. Miller,
DIR. j. Mayer, MIR. Miley, Jacob Miller John Mil
Ter, John Mosencup, James Mccoy, Howard
Musboeh. Mary A. Mitchell, Abraham Moss.
P-Mary Patterson, Henry Phillips, Sarah G..
Peter, Charles l.. Peyton, WIN. Piper, Philip
Pendleton.
Q-James Queen, okey Quick.
R-George Roberts, Lewis Runkle, Joseph
Ransbottom, j ohm Robinson, Philip Resell, DR..
Rice.
S-John Shepherd, John G.. SHELTON, Jane
Scott, John Steeple, Samuel Sterrett, J. C.. Ship
man, Lewis III. Shirley.
T-Jesse Fl. TalbutI, Beverly Tucker, Hannah
Twopenco.
V-David Vanmeter.
w-Daniel Womaldorf, f. G. B. Wilson,
Philip Whisman, Patience X. Wilson A. Whit
more, Jacob Weaver, Williams 81 Thacker,
NoRBORNE G. BROOKS, P. M.
January @. lS15
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
Administrators Sale.

w ls45, at the late residence of Ann Williams,
decd. all the personal properly OF said Ann Will
liams' estate. consisting of-sue Family Bible,
two volumes jerks Conmentary on the Old Tes-
lament. ono pair silver Spectacl64s feather Beds
and furniture. all the Hopschesi and Kitchen
Furniture. Cow; alsoBuckwheak Corn and Oats.
credit OF nine months will bs given on all
sums over two dollars, the purchaser giving bond
with approved security to the administrator; sums
oftwo dollars and under, the cash will be required.
WIN. J. GlLKESON, Admir-
Al the same time and place will be rented for
u Spring crop, the land belonging to the above
estate W. J. G.
Jan. l6, IS45.-2ts
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23

Extract from the articles Of association.
ARTICLE l. This Association formed for the PURPOSES
and OBJ. cts above declared, shall be called 1he Vir.
ry Clay
H. Membership Of this Society may be acquired by
the subscription and of voluntary donations Of
money 10 dcray the expenses Of erecting the proposed
Stauc provided, however, that lady be allowed 10
subscribe more than dollar her name for that
ob]ect and provided farther that nothing in
inns article shall prevent donations and contributions
being made by all or any persons, who desire thereby
to forward its objects
Ill The officers of this society shall be President
wee PRESIDENTS TO be appointed by The Directory here
one Directors In of the DEATH resignation or re
movai from the State, Of the President tn. several
wee Presidents SUCCESSFULLY upon the occurrence of
such contingency, shall fill the office Of President In
case OF vacancy any Of the other offices hereby ere
atcu the Directors, such Of them shall be in Office
at tue me oil such vacancy, shall fill the Office by
appointment The Offices of Treasurer Secretary and
Directors shall be filled by such gentlemen as the Soci-
ETY. shall select.
Nv or more Ladies shall be designated by the
directors IN each City, County Town Borough Of the
Sac 10 receive the subscriptions Of persons becoming
members and such donations and contributions as may
DC Otherwise made for the object of the society," which,
with The names and places Of abode of the sub
sCrUers anu donors and amounts subscribed or given
Sna DC ny the said Commissioners forwarded to the
treasurer, and the Secretary shall the names,
Paces ABODE and amounts, be fairly copied in book
or books provided for the purpose which together with
copy Oh TINS Constitution and other suitable records
the age shall be deposited beneath the pedestal OF
the SAID statue in the best mode preserve them from
destruction.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
'Nrustee's Sale Of Real Estate
In POCAHONTAS C0IlNTY.

by virtue Of Deed of Trust executed to the
~ subscriber, on the 9Th day of February, 1914,
by Thomas Bradshaw, to secure certain debts
specified in the said trust deed, and which is of
record in the Clerks Office Of The County Court
of Pocahontas county, shall proceed to sell a,
public auction, on the premises, to the highest
bidder for ready money, on the 18th day of Feb
ruary, lS45, the land conveyed in the said deed
to me as trustee, being the residue of the land
belonging TO the said Bradshaw in the Little Lee
wells OF Pocahontas, and part of the tract on which
he lately resided. and being the residue left of
one hundred acres. adjoining David l.. Ruckman,
TO be run off, by the terms of the trust, by a line
running cas-, and west. AS the sale made under
former deed of trust took some Of this one hum
dred acres, the residue, about so Acres, more or
less, well watered and timbered, and the only
part OF the Bradshaw tract which was well watered
and 'imbered, is yet for sale. AS an inducement
Tor purchasers, it may be well to remark, that it
is indispensable to the old tract to have this land
or in one word, he who owns the old tract needs
this for its water and timbered land.
Acting as trustee shall convey only such title
as is vested in me, but the title is believed 10 be
good. JOSEPH MOORE, Trustee.
Jan. l6, IS45.-ts
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
BRICK HOUSE.

an excellent BARN, STILL HOUSE, and al,
other necessary Improvements upon il, is we'll
worthy the attention Of those wanting snug
Farm. twas bid up at the former sale 10 $3.50,
and will be set up again at that bid.
The other Tract, estimated to contain I go Acres.
has some improvements upon it,. is well wa,ered
and considered good farming land, and is worthy
of the attention of those wanting land. 1t was
bid up to $l425 at the former sale, and will be
again set up at that bid.
Persons DESTROYS to purchase lands, are request.
ed to examine these tracts; they lie adjoining
each other abouttwo miles South East of Middle
brook In Augusta county, in good neighbor-
hood.
Terms of Sale-So much cash only in hand.
as Will defray the costs and charges OF sale is re.
quired, the balance to be paid in four equal paw
nients at 6, 10, lS, and 81 months, from day of
sale. The purchasers 10 give bond with approy
ed security, and the title retained as farther Sc
curity.
Possession Of the Improvements, and so much
OF the land as is not now in crop to be given on
the LIST OF March, and possession of the residue as
soon as The growing crop upon il is cut, and a
reasonable time allowed for its removal.
WIN. KINNEY,
K. p. KINNEY. ION rs.
January 16, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
From The Methodist Protestant.
SCARLET FEVER

TINS inractablc disease in its most malignant form
IS extensively prevailing in this city, at the pr sent time,
causing many tears 10 How from agonz.d parents, who
have had their little suddenly snached from them
oy IT'S ruthless grasp, would cali the attention Of those
whose homes have not yet been made dcsolatc by its
hroads' 10 me ophyac or preventive mcasurc which,
among practitioners of medicine in Germany has been
used with such eminent success, which in this coun
try believe, is scarcely known Of the profession
Dissolve three grains Of the Extract of BcIadonna in
ono ounce OF cinnamon water, trituratcd together in
mortar and OF this solution, give three drops in little
sugar ana water TO child oDc year old, once day.
crcasing the dose ONE DROP for every additional vcr in
INC sgc OF The patient In this minute dose it Can do no
INJURY, while the of evidence in favor Of
us coroPletc prophy,ofic power, is conclusive
imPcied by desire to stay the further proorcss Of
s 'sa, ePidemic IT would afford me much satisfaction
W ,ne above information dissemioa and il would
=; .h inc cause Of humanity, to allow il corner
III the columns fyour valuable sheet.
MEDICUS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
MASSACHUSETTS AND LoUs1,N.

The New Orleans papers Of the 7lh instant saw
that MIR. HUBBARD, the Special Agent of Massa.
chuset.s, left New Orleans on Sunday. Tho s,h
inst,' and that he left in the hands of gentleman
OF that city letter, Of which The following is an
extract:
"And so frankly declare to you, and further
shat am fully convinced that the mission must
De iIp'iless, and will occasion useless excitement
--ano am preparing Immediately TO leave, and
return the commission 10 the source from which il
originated"
The Picayune Of 9TH says
we understand that Mr.. Hubbard, the Massa-
chuset,s agent, made communication in writing
to Gov. Mouton, yesterday, for the FIRST Tine
, The nature of This document we are no, able to
guess.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-23
fl EtsfsSHbZe Farm for. Sale
IN BATH COUNTY.

1>HE subscriber will offer at public sale jir not
previously disposed Of privately,) on Thurs
day tho 9th day Of March next, on the premises,
the Tract OF Land on which he now resides, w.
ing on the Bull Pasture river in Bath county.
Virginia, about six miles from the S,aunton and
Parkersburg road, containing
FOUR HUNDRED AND PORTY-ElGHT ACRES,
two hundred acres Of which are cleared and in
good state Of cultivation. There are between 40
and SO acres Of first rate meadow, and the land
generally is well adapted to The production of
grain or grass. The improvements are comfor-
table House, and good Barn. Persons wishing
to purchase, are invited to call and view the Land
ne terms will be accommodating, and may be
known at any time application.
ROBERT CARLYLE,
Jan, 90 lSi5-ts.