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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-01

and taking a hand of each almost whispered ::
"Grief and truth are twins; speak in the
name of both, if I have ever offended you,
and oh | know have often and often, do
you both forgive 2"
"From my sowl do by this" said Con
Sweeny, smackng her right cheek.
"And by that" gurgled John Thomas
after saluting her left.
He kisses strong for dying man." tho't
the butler.
"Bless his ould hear; he's game to the
last" soliloqused the groom.
"They ought neitherOf them to die for
twenty years at least" mentally sighed the
lady's maid
Thus ency, hatred and malice lad left
their hearts.
On, RARE OLD ST.. MARK
The time was fast drawing to a close
Sir Methusaah and Lady Rust sat in sad
silence, their hands firmly locked together,
and their hearts so rivetted that certain
death to both would have been happiness to
their dread of losing each other.
Con Sweeny looked with a wondering
and watery eye at John Thomas, aud blub-
bered "ApopLExY !"
John Thomas shook his head obviously
and despondingly as he gazed on Con Swec.
ny's apparently healthy countenance and
whimpered with intense feeling, "iSHmmat
mUard r
And pretty Patty Pride, glancing from the
one to the other and thence for a moment al
the loolling-glass, sighed LovE!"
"Twelve! and all nlivc!"
What can be the meaning of it,
That's the truth my own dear wife"
"Thank God my own loved husband il
was yourselfp'
"The Heavens look down. wild smiles up
on you this blessed night, you fat old angel
1t was mesef in the flesh! Give me anoth
er hug, good luck to you"
An undred, my Ibernian friend, and
that's not all I'll give you-take Patty:
hand-no words Pm the holdest, and ought
to take the first warning, and John Thomas
can pay with his honest savings if he is called
upon as godfather"
Musha thin l'-
But the story's done, and happier fam
ly never breathed.
Is there not a slight moral in this light
ness! Would not the thought that the Dig
must come when the grave will be the home
of all, soften down our antipathies, human
ize our tempers, and, by its wholesome re-
membrance, effect in all our lives the good
achieved by the quaint old
"LEGEND or SAINT MARK?'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-01
CHI A p Il Z r VIII.
THE CHURCH YARD.

"'Tis now the very witching time of nght"-shakpeare
Hush the dead are sleeping here Are
they all uncared for, now mortal tears have
ceased to flow? No the dews of heaven
weep upon their tombs the rude breath of
the yiewless wind sinks into solemn cadence
as it sweeps sadly past the home of death
the stern old yew trees bow their stubborn
heads to the kind tribute, and the melan-
choly owl, the silent witness of many deep
filled grave, whoops its plaintive note OF
dirge-like sympathy.
There must be some strange cause foi
this mad haste. See he hurries to the
church-yard as though he were the hardin.
ger of new and lusty life, instead of the self
appointed sentinel of anticipated death
The moons pale beam falls on as pale t
face--the lips are set, the eye-balls strained
What Sir Methusalah, doth thy heart fai
thee doth it quail now? As much as tina
worn effigy's.
cit is all fable, romance Folly a
lone has led you out" What say you now
Good it is herselfP'
His blood has turned to ice What doe
he look upon A form, female form, will
a countenance more deadly white than tn,
bleached cerecoth of fresh shrouded corse
and orbs so fixed they seem as If they dieC
while bent on all they loved on earth ant
were about to lose forever
"This is no mockery 10 is hersefP
Mercy, Heaven, mercy lie stand
before me %
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-01

They have fled the scene! A shrek,
like the death-scream of hope, struck upon
the ear of poor John Thomas 1t was, to
his horror, answered by yell whose Irish
accent admitted of no doubt Struggling
with fear and agony, the buffers gaze fell
on the excited visage of the " lIirish" rival.
The graves shook beneath his ponderous
feetness, and the air was loaded with his
fat breath, which found vent in the few but
emphatic words
Booked by fast coach hat a very hear
ly hour"
The shout, impregnated with the Galway
accent, had scarcely ceased before a voice
rich with the same perfection, exclaimed
"Come back, you villain sperrit or nc
sperrit, Pm your man. Is it gone, he is
by this and by that--that's John Thomas
ghost and as far as looks and running 90
the moral of himself Hurrah! Ould Ire
land forever and"--here remembering
where he was, Con commenced repeating al
a rapid rate confused tumble of Paters
and " Aves," and his retreatng figure was
soon lost in the distance,
u
They are gone both gone and l an
alone in this dismal place. Pve held my
eyes with my hands for half an hour rather
than look on them again-poor fellows :
Both doomed it would have mattered little
which had chosen / should have beer
in weeds and he in the church-yard grass
in twelve months. am a wretched little
ladys maid"-and with this apostrophe
pretty nlumn PATTY Pride stealthilv and fear.
fully hurried from her lurking place.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-01
CHI A p Il E r VII.
PRIVATE THOUGHTS.
Half past eleven |!

Half past eleven
CHOW for my great coat !" thought the
baronet, as he left the library.
81 am determined" whispered my lady
as she passed unseen across the terrace.
Hit his lawful, but that Hirishmar
drives me to it," stammered John Thomas
swallowing reeking tumbler of brandy anc
water, and thrusting a flask of the unadul
terated fluid into his pocket.
"Be dad I'll take this with me-" ejacu
lated Con Sweeny, picking up a darlint o
a twig;' who knows-faith there ma!
be a shindy; if so, Pm convanient."
81 won't wear my thin shoes, and rv'
got the catechism in my pocket" prudent.
and piously exclaimed pretty, plump Patt,
Pride
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-01
1portrp.
From Rlactwood's Magazine for Feb.
THE EARLY TAKEN.

The idea embodied in the following vorses s tho subje
# an old German Legend ineraed perhaps somewhat pal
earnl vision evcaihil htr-ty into becoming reosg
ion for the loss of those who might proved unequal
he temptations of longer life.
A mother mournsd her children dead,
Two blooming boys whose opening prime
Along herpath a light had shed,
Now quenchod, alas before its time
Sho mourned as ono who dreamed that here
Our home and dwellingplacO should be
She mournod as if she felt no fear
OF earthly sin and misery.
Once, in the watches of the night,
Before her dim and fearful eye,
Beyond the clouds nm opening bright
Revealed vision of the sky.
There. mid amaranthne bowers,
Where Gods own glory scum:d to chine,
She saw, on beds of golden flowers,
Her dear departed one's recline
Thence bending down, pitying smile
Their fair illumed features wore
For us now freed from guilt and guile,
o, dearest mother, weep no more"
But still her rebcous flow,
And still she of angry fate,
As if, with blind and selfish woe,
She grudged her chdtens blissful state.
Again in visions of tho night,
Sent TO impart a sad relief,
The matron another sight
That stayed the torrent of her grief.
A youth, by wine to madness stirred
Stood brawlmg on the midnight street,
And as a clash of swords was heard,
Sunk feless at rivals feet.
New horrors DER he senses steal;
She sees, appearing through the gloom,
A hardened outlaw on the wheel,
While crowds around applaud his doom.
She gazed upon the hnpess youth,
She gnzed upon the hardened man,
And dawnings of the dreadful truth
To rise upon her soul began.
Then thus voice heard 10 say,
What now they are thine eye hath
Here, had they not been snatch'd away,
See also what they would have been."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-01
Optional Sleep.

Pray, Jack. are you asleep :" said Ned
What makes YOU ask :" he slowly said
Because ofyou, OF sam,
want TO borrow half a crown,
For something that owe in town"
"Why, them" said Jack, l am."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-01

The idea embodied in tho following is tho subject
Of an old German Legend inered perhaps somewhat pain
FULLY, TO repinug - diseased spirit awcd by q
fearful vision of evc1tf tt-y into becoming sgna-
ton the of those who might proved unequal
the temptations Of a longer fe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-01
Latin Englished.

When Dido's spouse would not to Dido come,
She wep, in silence, End was Dido dH@.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-04-01
hDatrbmon & 5tate 1ourual,

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TERMsS 80 cash in advance 50 On if payment is not
made in advance interest always charged om the end of
the year.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06
DEATH OF SIIAS WRIGHT

"ehad ''lhe barely 10 announce. IN the last Virgin
ian, the death ofSias WRIGHT, of New York. He died
on the 9Th ult. at his r, sid, nee. in auronee coun,v
Of onopleyv
A. ~ H..
i IT," ao'S' leaafr oi the Dem
""'o Pa''y' ara 'e man who would have stood the
hest chance ofbeing It's candidate for the next Prcsiden-
cy, if the p pnlar wish were not frustrated by iptripue
and m,naoemert o,d s,n,o cnr,L ,,. 80 L., .
.,o, '' ~" 30 81
!" ~ ~ ""9 " III" o e'ea' integrity ana rePohil-
can simplicity OF habits and manners. The journals OF
both political parties have announced the sad event in
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06
GEN. PILLOW

We published and commented upon a very ridiculou.
let'er. bearing the signature Of Gen. Pillow. in answer Il
4 committee. which had invited him to an entertainments
given 10 the returned volunteers. The letter was com
pound Of arrogance and a%bsurdly, and We thus clarae
lerized it. Some weeks elapsed and no suspicion wa.
hrrathed HAT the letter was a fabrication. II is now
sad 10 be such by him who has the best right 10 know.
Gen. Plllo" has written 10 the New Orleans Delta from
Plebla, saying that he knows nothing Of the letter or the
anlhor-that he gave only a verbal reply to the invitation.
declining II on the ground Of HE necessity Of his speedy
departure. The General says, in conclusion
II neither wrote that letter. nor authorized it to be
written, her IN any Nay sanctioned ii nor do adopt oI
approve Tho sentiments or opinions therein express d and
cannot alo" such liberty TO be taken with my name. Nc
matter What the motIye.n
We are glad to hear that one holding So high a mill
taty command was not the author of a production So alb
surl.
Those Democratic editors who defended the sentiments
OF the letter from the criticism Of the Wing press. must
feel rather cheap.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06
RAIL ROAD MEETING IN STANTON.

The citizens of Augusta held a meeting, ON last Mon
DAY week, their Court day, to take steps to promote sub
scfiptiuts FOL the extension of the Louisa Rail Road. 10
itoek Fish Gap. ly the way Of Charlottesville
Atssrs. sonlliall and T.J Randolph. Of Alb marie. and
Mr., IN. MaAwelln f Richmond, addressed Inc meeting
IN eloquent terms. Mr.. Nm. {. Riyes had been in
'i'ed but Was not able 10 attend. lie sent a letter.
which We transfer To our columns, as possessing general
Interest.
In conneNion witt This matter. We may remark that
10Y. Smith was invited To attend a diuner, riven IN his
honor, by lis political friends in Rock ngham. lie ac-
copied the invitation, and made a long and able speech.
IN 'avor OF the extension OF the Louisa Rail Road by the
Northern route. Ills remarks were very effective aud
led 10 quite literal subscriptions 10 the stock. lie is Sc
Veteiy censtred for taking part IN a local controversy, .
and lending his flieial influence t. ensure a particular
route for the prolonga,ion of the road.
Mr.. Chrisnan, one Of The delegates from Rockingham
has been lately in Richmond " here a large meeting was
held 10 hear him set forth The advantages of the eNt,n.
sion by the Northern line. lie made a considerable i'm
preston. but the meeting, wisely We think, declined ex-
pressing any preference between the rival routes.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06
CORE FICTION

In the preamble TO the resolutions of the Abinrjon
Rail Road meeting, published in our last, t ere is the
substitution OF the word 'superiority,' for ..'lnieriority. y
which makes nonsense Of the paragraph. The mistake
was not ours. We publish lie preamble as it was
written:
W fereas a Convention Of Delegates from the counties
interested IN the projected Railroad connection between
James River and the Ohio. has been invited 10 assemble
at Lynchburg, on the I'D September, and invitation
extended to his county 10 be represented there; and. as
the people OF Washington feel a profound interest in the
conviction OF a scheme in which, they believe, more.
perhaps, than any other, is involved the future greatness
OF Virginia or her relative and increasing iutsrioriiy-
while they arc not IL sensiblc 10 the benefit 10 their local
interests. (however inadequate } ofsp mucI, Of it as shall
unite by Railroad LyuchbuIg with New River, there
fore, sc. &c.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06
ANOTHER LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR

ADemocratic Convention assembled in June last. in
Clarksville, Tennessee. adopted a series Of rcsulutions,
setting forth the creed Of their patty, aud adopted one
directing a committee 10 enclose them to Gen. Taylor,
and ehdeasor 10 extract an expression of his sentiments.
His answer, though longer lhan usual, is to the same ef
feet with his previous letters. He will not commit him.
self, nor express any opinions upon contested points
The following paragraph, perhaps, is more explicit thaa
anything he has yet said
Il can say in all sincerity have no aspirations for the
presidency. and if am candidate or To be one, il musl
be recollecicd am or will be made 81 by others. and By
no agency Of mine IL, the matter.
Il nder his state Of things. should a majority Of the
good people Of our country ,hinh proper to elevate me 10
the first office in their GIFT, or may say the first in the
world, will feel bound To serve them. an vii do 80
honestly and faithfully 10 the best ofmy abilities. stritt
" ia conformity to the provisions of the constitution, as
near as possible in the way il was acted on. and c, nsirlrl
by ON first Presidents, tco IF ,ehcm, al haR. lnticipa.
ted N creating and putting into operation haf glorious
i~nsir7mct."
From this il Mil lie seen that he is not Il tho school Of
the latter day prophets.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06

In lia, belief, we may, 10 SOME extent. have been misls
ken, but not 50 Tar, by any means. as the Nirginiar
would have US believe. That paper asks: What hav,
we said, at any time, in den Cation of the militia.
~ reputation Of Generals lianer. Butler, Shields,
tluitman. Cumming. Patterson and others ? We
do not know what It has said of Generals llaner, But
Ter. Shields, Qnilaan aud Patterson. aud we dc
ma, know that all OF them are Democrats. but what
other Generals appointed by the President have osca-
ned the Nirginian's denunclations or rdcule Has
General Pierce, Cumming, Benton. Pillow. Price.
Stockton. Hopping or Cadwaladerl All remember how
pIlferl, il denounced McSrs. Pillow. Price and Benton
an all Jrcasians. The voluntary testimony OF Gen. Scott
in favor Of the military conduct of Gen Pillow has failed
10 shield that officer from the Nirginian's wrath. What
has II said Of the others? In March last. after speaking
in no complimentary terms Of Col Benton. it says
AS to the other MAJOR General, (Cumming) we have
really never heard of him since the very ridiculous duel
which he had with Mr.. McDufie, nearly a quarter Of a
century AFRO. lie was an officer in the war, and was re
puted a man of alents-bul he has been in no public
employment whatever, We believe. He may prove a
good tficer. but we ere in ignorance as To any recon-
niendalions he had lor the appolnlnent-we mean oi Il
military nature.
Gen. Cadwalader is a Militia General. Of Phlla
delphia. and a simmer solder. Mr.. %llopping's name is
entirely new to the country. Mr.. Pierce was lately ap
p,in ed a Colonel. in one of the new Regiments, All the
appoiuiInenls were obviously made for party purposes.
and nl with a view OF bringing out HE highest military
fatet Of the country. DC ran oniy hope that he
Three Million Bill ,eN soen return 0ithese ~geaficmen
10 The tcahs ofcirI ife.''
Z These are the ernts in which the ' irgiuian has ridl
aIed and d, nounced The military reputation aud quail
,csiions of some OF the best ofic.rs in the army, and we
are bnund To believe that IL has been for party purposes
as il denounces he President with having been govern
ed in his.appoinmenls by such considerations. Cadwal-
lader. "a soa shine soidierl' Since the Nlrginian has Deen
assured. however. that he Is a " hig. he has, no doubt,
been transformed into a naryellpusly proper man.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06

NEW YORK MANIFESTATIONS 30


The nows by the steamship Gnadclquiver has greatly
oppressed the market for breadstutls, * there seems 10 be
a downward tendency in all descriptions. But llulc has
been done in Flour To day, holders and buyers being ln
able toagree; about 2OJO bbls were sold at s. Ga a$5.
90 for sweet Western and OsNcgo. and 500 Tor fresh
Michigan, al lof helne use. These pieces could not
b. obtained Tor eNporlalon. There is nothing doing in
Southern. Balnmure is he'd al S..
There is "a derldcd downward tendency in wheat, buI
no sales have been made. Corn has declined, bal there
has beon con5id able actlyily IN he market. The sales
Of the day were 10 the extent $4,000 bushels, at 70,
a = cents mixed, aud 13a Il cerls for yellow, being
a decline d q cents per lu,hel since Saturday. Rye
continues firm Al saturday rates, and in good demand.
About 2JO1 bushels were sold at % a 50, the latter for
maltin9.
The Cotton market has improved to day, and the de
mand t1r expiration is quite active. The sales are 10
the extent Of 3on bales, and prices have recovered from
the decline of last week.
Our merchants are now locking with great anxiety
for The NJ Is W the steamer Caledonia, which was IL
sail on the l9th Tor Boston, aud will bring five days la
ter Intelligence. The markets viii scarcely become set.
tied until ulier her ad,ices have been received.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06

hc1ifd. Boz they 10 not mourn without consolation
l he n'sin,rY 81 her life, AID The blessed resignation IL
"hleh sh' passed ir1m time Ia eternity. give assurance
IL lho hsifs that her spittt is in the blessed stale II tlg
Just nude nefl,ci in that mansien not Iaadr with hands
eternal m the heavens. wlerc the wicked cease from
Troubling and the weary are Al rest.
She fingered long IN her lies decay.
Asa flower she dtueprd 10 die
oof heafts We're crushed as she laled away,
.ittNe leli llat i hrgll,r and happier day
Awaited her spirit On hjeh.
Nhilo We buried her form In the mould, ground.
That loved. tha1 cherished one,
iiape whispered lis charm as We wept around.
lai her sp1lt - pure. from earth unbound.
10 lis ~hcalrnly resi- had gnne.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06

GO The latest advices from Gen. Taylor's army
speak with confidence of the advance uron San Luis
beng abandoned. II is said a portion Of mis- troops are
10 be embarked for Vera Cruz. The couy try will hear
with establishment and indignation of this renewed in
stance of the indecision which claracterizes the mill
tary policy of the country. After condemning Gen.
Taylor to inactivity for months, by Withdrawing his best
troops, a show of energy is made, and some ten thousand
men again assembled under his command, and the heart
OF the old General and his army cheered by the prospect
of an immediate advance. Their hopes are again ffus-
trated, and the most Of the troops are to be sent to anoth
er quarter, where, had they been first despatched Scott
would have been enabled, long ago, to advance upon the
city of Mexico.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06
hINNFR TO MR.. I.FAkE.

The friends of Mr.. Shelton J.. Irakc, late the Repre-
sentative Of tie Alltn arlt Disllici. paveIin Balbacut
N nor. on irid last, at Davis stone. in Bedford coun-
ty. which was attended ly several luldied Persons u
luih SEXES. MI. Ioale made a speech of3O or 40 min
u,es. which is highly eHlolled ty the Rel publican. Col
McMullen was accidentally present., and also made :
speech Of greater %length.in his peculiar style, Mr.. Leake
deserves this testimony ofeonfd,nce and respect on tlt
part Oh his political friends. He was defeated in April
as any one. advocating The cause he did would and ought
10 have beet-iut he 60, a hundred votes more than any
other man Of his party could have received.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06
SANDS II

his preparation Is a combination heretofore unknown IN
ihe history ol invdisine, differing entirely in its character and
operations ltam the various preparations of SarsapariIl.
"hleh Lave been at different times offered to the public, IL
a'' al,ei9a'iy upon the whoie system, thereby bringing 1t
al f9Nrfihi aud controlling ef1frts. vet IT is entirely Harmless,
SO That dfin1e iulhrc the mast delicate constitution, When
~ lrficet health, no elect is produced by its use, except an in.
crease oi appetite but when disease II seatedin the frame and
hhit3l'e ia'tits victims along the path OF life, then its my--
ioriaus latl1eoee Is ielt AMI eetn, ii enkindies new life and
,'sef, aud bring health ard s.fsngth back to the suffering and
diseased
friar Il pc bottle. sly bottles for five doltars.
FfeIafel aoa old by \. b y. Sands, Druggists, 100
Fulton street, = y.
sold also b, David Il. | lyman, fynehbarF, and b, Drug.
giss gcnefpts t~hfeag'aa the Il. S.
sept 6=lt# go
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06

One of the last charges which we should expect to be
made against an officer OF the Navy has been alleged
against Capt. Anlick. late of the Frisate Potomac, viz
cowardice. A writer in he American Mail, under the
signature of "Ned Bunlline. late OF the |. 5. Navy
accuses him Of "coWard.ce aud skulkine from his duty, >
whilst in command of the sailors battery before Vera
CRUZ. The Captain, t%heteupof, addressed a letter tc
the Secretary Of the Navy. 10 enquirr whether any
charges, affecting his official character, had been peter
red against him. The Seer tar} ausuersi in The negative,
aud states hat the official d~espatch,s speak in terms Of
COMMUNICATION Of all tie iii .ers concerned in the affair.
This correspondence only goes TO show that no official
charges had Teen preferred to the Department, touching
behavior which was the subject, as we learn, from re
liable S urces, of genera aniIuadv, rsion in the Squadron
Med Bpnll.ne' has Appeared n sccond tine in the Nal.
lie says thai he lHStfatsniltcd his naIue and address 10
Com. Perry and Capt. Aulick,-tIat he is a responsible
mainland is ready to prove his charges by ohicers Of high
rauk in the service. We presume HE matter will mol
resi- here.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-09-06
TIL.

Tie news b, The Geadalqatyet is ii To great political
Importance, but has sill further depressed The prices Of
hfeadslutls, by the ace, UNITS brought ofan abundant har.
vest y great many failures had taken place in London
tile aggregate liabilities If (which amount 10 SIX and a
haiI nllIons u dollars. \ gteat many bulls, drawn by
houses N tia { unlry have c%ouetacL under protest tvr
non payment OF non acceptance.
lie result Of the elections has been very favorable to
tie ministry ord Join Russell viii have 4 majafi,y
OF at least Ito in The Commons.