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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-09
T he Old Continental.
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A number Of the Columbian Centinel,
BENJAMIN Russel's paper,) for January 8,
1900, says late Boston paper, is before
us. 1t was the time that funeral honors
were being paid to the memory of George
Washington The following little waif we
copy from the Centinel 1t is replete with
meaning though very simple, and conveys
an idea of the effect produced when it was
announced that Washington was no more
-" Is he'-sald the grey-haired
Corporal-His eyes were filled with wat
cry humor, and he was obliged to take out
his handkerchief He forgot the mug of
beer which he had called ior-shouldered
his walking stick, then reversing it,marched
home a slow march.
1.-The General is dead, Phpbe," said he,
as he made "A halt, and sat down.
as he sir l"-Phnoe was emptying her
milk-pail--at this moment her hand trem-
bled and the pail fell as she put her check
ed apron up 10 her eyes.
- little girl at this instant came
running from school," What's the matter,
Phoebe l"-said She" Glneral Washing
toms dead p sobbed out Phoebe.
:" Is he "-The girl sat down to cry.
Moses had Just put up the COWS and came
in to dry his feet before he went to singing
school.
What's the matter, Nina 2" said he to
his little sister
"Gtnrat Washiagton's DEAR --she
could hardly lisp.
Moses forgot his feet were wet, and sal
down in one corner, whilst he wiped hi.
eyes with the sleeve of his lrock.
Phoebe was still standing with her apron
to her face.
Jemima had retired TO her little block il
the chimney corner.
Moses had wet his frock sleeve through
and through.
When the old Corporal raised his heat
from the top of his staff, "Phebe, "--saic
he" you need not make my hasty pudding
tonight"
No, sir! I"
Jemma at length said her prayers to hel
sister and went to bed.
The whole family shortly followed he
example, and even Moses raked up the fir,
and retired to his garrett, forgetting that h
was to have learnt st. Martins that evening
By the break of day the next morning, tn
old man had on his regmentals, which ha,
remained in his oak chest ever since his re
turn from West Point He knocked up
neighboring shop keeper to get a yard O
black ribbon, and his grief seemed to b
somewhat more calm when he had tied
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ION the Boston Atlas.
THE SLAVERY QUESTION.

Our readers will bear us evidence that
we have endeavored TO present the slavery
extension question, fairly and canddly.-
We have stated what every person knows to
be true, that eoery Wing member of Con-
gress from the free States would vote in IA
vor of excluding slavery from the terrific
res Of the Union, and would exercise his
talents and influence to effect such a result.
We know of no wing paper in the free
States that does not stand uncompromising-
ly upon the platform of the nor-extension
of slavery We know of no Wing that
does not. We now believe that large
proportion of the Democratic Congressman
from the free States will take the same po-
sition. There are members from Indiana,
Illinois and Michigan, who will go against
freedom; while on the other hand, there
are Wing members from slave States, who
will vote for it, Mr.. Clay we believe will,
so will the two Wing Senators from Della
ware, and Mr.. Houston, the representative
from that gallant State, has always voted for
it. There is no doubt that General Taylor
will aiiix his signature to bill containing
the proviso. Ne look upon the further ca
tension of Sldpery upon this Continent as a
moral impossidihty!
We have for long time believed, and we
do not think any candid locker Oh can be
in Washington great while, when Con-
gress is in session, without agreeing with
us that there are men on both sides of the
line, who are making use of this question
to keep up heated, bitter and unnecessary
agitation, in order that they may exalt
themselves and retain place. But II is not
only at Washington that we witness the ev-
/ idence of this fact. We do not claim, aud
never have claimed that the Wings of the
South would vote for the Wilmot proviso.
We have no right to expect il of them !;
there are individuals in those States who
will vote for it. Yet to read the Locofoco
papers in the South, particularly in those
States where the elections are To take place
in August, you would believe that the
Wings there were all Abolitionists. Those
who make these charges know better
They make them to deceive the people and
get their votes for The Locoioco candidates
On the other hand, to read the Van Buren,
and many of the Cass papers in the free
States, one would imagine that the Wings
IN the free States were all in favor Of ex-
tending slavery and that the present admin
istratlon is the most ultra pro-slavery ad-
ministration that ever held power. These
charges are equally false, aud those who
make them aud give them circulation, are
either grossly Ignorant or grossly corrupt
aud unprinclpled; we believe the latter
1t is their aim to create this impression, thai
they may weaken the Wing strength anc
paralyzc the administration.
will no. be disapproved. We think, there
fore, that it is time the subject should b.
placed properly before the people, and tina
unprincipled politicians and partisans shoul'
be known in their proper character an'
we are glad to see that the New oriean
Bulletin, the leading Wing paper IN IN
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piece of this around his left arm, and Phoebe
had made bow knot upon the top of his
walking stick.
Jemma seeing her father thus trimming
himself in black ribbon held up her little
hands" too" said she.
The old Corporal smiled upon her and
made shift to tie knot upon her arm him
self
" I hoped Moses, that you would fight the
enemies ofyour country with him; but Gods
will he done, as our minister said when your
mother died The old Generals done fight
ing now - heard the Chaplain of our
regiment say once, when he was burying the
Colonel, that he supposed the ghosts of good
men saw all that was done here among us
and could take out of harms way all they
used to love here in the world. suppose,
Moses, the Generals looking at us now i
For ! am sure he was good man-and if
our soldiers should have to fight the French,
he would be among 'eIn, and give orders too,
only VIC shouldn't see him !"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-09
A Great Mans Patronage.

The Prince of Cont was embarrassed for
want of money--would to Heaven that the
want were confined to the Prince of Cont
People refused any longer to trust him. His
coachman came to him one morning and
said
"The horses, my lord, want hay and
corn %
"Give them hay and corn, then !" said
the Prince.
Bat, my lord, the farmers and the corn
chambers refuse 10 supply me any more till
their accounts are discharged"
All, that alters the matter" quoth the
Prince, very gravely.
" But, your highness, what shall the hor-
ses have "
=" Have call my steward"
The steward appears.
SO, the corn chandler and farmer refuse
us credt-the rascals-do they!' said the
Prince.
Yes, my lord"
Humph! who does give us credit 2"
No one, your highness."
/ 9" No oner'
Yes, now think of it, my lord, the
pastry cook does"
Honest fellow, we must encourage him =
cries the Prince. Z" Councilman, your aifai
is setlled-giUe the horses cheese-cake ane
custardP
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miscellaneous.
The Seven-Shilling Piece.

1t was during the panic of 1926, that a
gentleman whom we shall call Mr.. Thomp-
son, was seated, with something of melan-
choly look, in his dreary back room, watch
ing his clerks paying away thousands of
pounds hourly. Thompson was banker of
excellent credit; there existed perhaps in
the city of London no safer concern than
that OF Messrs. Thompson a. Co., but at a
moment, such as l speak OF, no rational re-
Election was admitted, no stability was look
ed to- general distrust was felt, and eve
ny person rushed to his bankers to withdraw
his hoard, fearful that the next instant would
be too late, forgetting entirely that this step
was that of all others the most likely to ill-
sure the ruin he sought to avoid:
But to return. The wealthy citizen sat
gloomily watching the outpouring of his
gold, and with grim smile listening to the
clamorous demands on his cashier; for al
though he felt perfectly easy and secure as
to the ultimate strength of his resources, yet
he could not repress feeling of bitterness
as he saw constituent after constituent rush
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-09
Disinfectant Liquid.

One Of the best dlsinfectanis is the 10
ride of zinc. This is just pieces of COM
mon zinc dissolved in murlalic acid. Any
person can make this liquid 70 use it for
sewers and sinks, about one pint of it for IA
common sink diluted with gallon of wa
Ter will perform wonders. 1t is an excel
liant dislniectant for purifying the bilge wa
ter Of ships, aud lis value cannot be too
highly extolled. Along with It's qualities
as disiniectant, it is an excelant wood
preserya,ive. The process Of doing this is
to introduce a solution of zinc into the
pores of the wood by pressure, in OFFENDERS
or vessels for that purpose. 1t also preserves
canvass for long time, and some of our
store-keepers should substitute this for lime,
the article now used for this purpose. From
experiments which have been made with the
chloride of zinc upon pine wood it would
appear that il combines chemically with the
ligneous matter of the wood, and that al.
though this salt is soluble in water to an
enormous degree, the compound which il
forms with the wood is insoluble.
Scientific American.
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The Pear upon the shad Bush.

Mr.. EpiTon when | wrote you last,
mentioned the then appearance of the Pear
AMI Shtd-bush tree. 1t is the earliest
that blows, and when the bloom from the
shad-bush falls, then the pear begins to bios
som. 1t was the most beautiful tree the
present spring that ! ever saw, full of shad
plums, aud | counted "a pears as large as
iilberts, at the same time. 1t will be neces-
sary to prop the limbs and the whole tree,
sllad-bnsh, pears, and all, might be con-
tanned IN IA sheet, without compression of
the limbs. A great number of persons are
calling to sec the tree, and asking for gratis,
but there was not a scion one inch in length
but what was budded to blow. | sent a
friend some from tree that | grated into
a white thorn, as near to the ground as
could, seven years ago il is now twelve feet
IN hight and has had four lunches of bios
sons on It; il is most beautiful tree
straight as an arrow. Pears grated into
the white thorn are more sure to live, than
any gratis ever set. have number that
have already grown four or FIVE inches in
length. set other gratis of the pear on the
shad-bush, this spring, that have leaves at
this time larger than cent piece. The
cnrculio has made sad havoc on the plum
the present spring, and am every day ex-
pcctng the rose bugs to make their appear
ance. | wish could be informed of a way
to eXterminatc them. Boston CuhiUator.
LEvA JULIA PORTER.
Waterbury, CT
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DEATH FROM FEAR. The Coyinqton Jon

DEATH FROM FEAR. The Covinqton Jonr-
nal says we have to record a death from fear.
The facts are derived from an undoubted
source. A lady in this city, who enjoyed
ordinary health previous to the appearance
Of the prevailing epidemic, became alarmed
on its advent, and suffered her mind to
dwell on the subject, until she became ex-
ceedingly sensitive and nervous. Every
case she heard of increased this morbid con-
dtlon of the mind and body. Finally. on
being told of the death of an immediate
ncighbor, she clasped her hands in agony,
and exclaimed, My time has come" She
then went to bed, and physician was cal
led in; but no effort could relieve her OF
the conviction that she had The cholera, and
that she was to die oft. Subsequently, in
deed, there were manifestations of cholera
in the case, but the medical attendant has
no doubt they were induced solely by fear
Thus she died within three days after she
took her bed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-09

The NEW TERRIroRY OF Minnesota
Minnesota increases in population with such
rapdity, that it can scarcely be longer than
few years before she will knock at the
door of the Union for admission MS Il State.
st. Paul, the capital, is growing with hot
bed quickness. The Pioneer tells us that
lots which were the other day considered
More than seventy buildings, it is said, have
been erected here during the three weeks
previous to the first instant; and the town
is so changed in its appearance, and has so
multiplied its inhabitants, that a person alb
sent for three weeks, on returning, almost
fancies that he has been taking Rip Van
Winkle sIumber.-N. Y. Express.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-09
DEFALCATIONS.

The Washington Republic is performing
the necessary although unpleasant duty OF
exposing series of defalcations committed
by officers employed by the last administra-
ton, which have not been hitherto made
public. The following article, informing
us of a case which we believe is not gener-
ally known, contains so good an "applica-
tion," that we copy it below
"Our history of the old-line REGULATORS
of 1884 and 1889 is interrupted by the
chronicllng of later cases. We published
yesterday a statement of the defalcatlon of
Patrick Collins, the late Surveyor of the
port of Cincinnati, removed by President
Taylor. ii is now our painful duty to re-
cord the Geialcation of Nathaniel Denly,
late temporary Navy agent of the United
States at Marseilles, in France. He is
defaulter to the tune of $l55 sos Az, and
suit has been commenced against him for
the amount.
There are some delicate points about this
case. We are apprehcnsive that we cannot
do il justice without giving offence TO a
gentleman whom it always grieves us to
annoy Mr. Denby was Vrginian. He
was known" at Richmond, ia the circles
frequented by the reso!utionists Of U.s.
We cannot mention his case without invov-
ing some individuals who have gone into
private life. Mr.. DENLY is in private life
himself 1t may be regarded as violation
of the quiet and retirement which that gen.
tleman soicits, if we allude TO his official
delinquencies. The late Secretary Of the
Navy has gene into private life. 1t may be
considered an Invasion of IT'S sanctity, il
we speak consciously of an individual who
managed to rob the Government to the a
mount of 1855 sos 4e. during Judge Ma
sons administration of the Navy Depart
ment.
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The TWO SYSTEMS OF FARMING.-Un-
der low standard of agriculture, the object
Of the farmer is TO collect the natural pre-
duce of the soil with the expenditure of as
little money or labor as possible. But I'M
der high standard, he does not grudge ex-
pense of labor, nor of manure, in order to
obtain proportionate increase of produce
and he studies to obtain this by cultivating
crops congenial to the soil, by growing them
in such order that its natural powers shall
be turned to the best advantage, ITseon.
sin Farmer.
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Waterbury,, CT.

ANEcDoTE OF BURKE.-The following
affecting incident, detailed by Mrs. Burke
to friend, took place few months before
Mr.. Burke's death in 1897 -" A feeble
old horse, which had been great favorite
with the junior Mr.. Burke, and his con.
slant companion in all rural journeyngs aud
sports, when both were alike heallhful and
vigorous, was now, in his age, and on the
death OF his master, turned ont to take the
run of the park for the remainder of his life
at ease, with strict injnnctions to the SER
wants that he should neither be ridden nor
molested by any one. While walking one
day in solitary musing, Mr.. Burke perceived
tins worn out old servant come close up to
him, and at length after some moments spent
III viewing him, followed by seeming reco-
lection and confidence, deliberately rested
It's head upon his bosom. The singulari,y
of the action itself, the remembrance of his
dead son, its late master, who occupied
much Of his thoughts at all times and the
apparent attachment and almost intelligence
OF the poor brute, as if it could syinpathize
with his inward sorrows, rushing at once
into his mind. totally overpowered his firm
ness, and thaowing his arms over its neck,
he wept long and bitterly"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-09

A YANKEE ANswER.-A wager was laid
that IT was Yankee peculiarly to answer
one question by asking another To sus-
tain tile assertion, down easter was inter.
rogated.
- want YOU" said the better, to give
me straight forward answer to plain
question"
IL kin du it, mister" said the Yankee.
"Then, why is it New Eng always
answer question by asking one in return!
D@ they!" was Jonathan's reply.
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Translated from The German Of Goethe.
THE FISHER.

II Is said that Mr.. story whu is in Italy, of Il
late Judge story, hns mo cllcd beautiful group Of sutu
~, the design of which is founded the Wild incidents
lated in the anne, cd sianzas hy the German poet.
Tho water sighed, the water sweed,
fisher sat thereby
Chilled 10 tho heun his hook hc held
Aud gard with patient eye.
And ~ ho sat, ana ns he gazrd,
The tremb ing waves Withdrew;
Aud from the deep maiden raised
dipping .orn TO
She sang 10 him--she spake to him
"Why iuro my brood AWAY,
With human clan and human skill,
To the doathy glow of day
Ali couldst thou guess hat pleasures sweet
The little fishes know,
Thou, tao, would's, downward turn thy foot,
And find truc bliss below.
Loves not the moon and glorious sun
Ia the crystal depths /, lave:
Hath not his face glory won,
Fresh breathing OF The wave?
And tempt thee not the hea, ems that sleep,
Ia wavn irnnsfgmed blue;
And tempt thee not thine eyes, 10 leap
Into the eternal dew ?"
The water swellrd, the water -ighedF
The surf sweeps Ger his cet
strong wish through his heart replied,
As when true lovers meet:
She spakc tn him, shc sung TO him,
Hiseuuhiy fate isoer;
Half drew she MIN, half yielded he,
And ne was heard of more.
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}Dortrp.
Musings in the Temple of Nature

SMITH.
Man can build nothing worthy oChis Maker;
From royal Solomon's stupondous fame,
Down 10 the humble chapel Of the Quaker,
All all are vain
Tho wundrous world which he himself created,
= Is the tit temple ofcttuton's Lord
There may his worship hes, be celebrated,
And praises poured.
Its altar, earth ils roof, the sky untaintcd;
srn, moon and stars, tho lamps ,hat give II light,
And cloud, by the celestial artist painted,
ltspictutes bright
Its choir, a vocal things, whose glad devotion
In united hymn il hehvenwurd sped
The thunder peal, til, winds, the dcep-mouthed
Its ofgin dreud.
The face Of Nature, its God written bible,
Which all mankind may STUDY aud explore,
While none can wrest, interpolaie or libel
Its loving lore.
Hence learn we tina, our Maker, hose affection
Knows no distinctions suffers recall,
Sheds his mpaiial lavor nnd protection
Alike on all.
Thus by divine example do we gather
That every race should love alike all others
Christian, Jew, Pagan, children of one Father,
An, I'LL are brothers.
Conscience, hcaveG's silont olacle, tn assessor
flight mud wong in every human breast,
sterniy condemns the impenent uanss,essor
To live unblrst.
The piuus and the vTIuou' though assaulted
By fortunes irown ol mans unjust DEGREES.
Still in their bo-ums find pure, exalted,
UnG,iling peace.
Hence do wo learn that hardened vico is hnteful,
Since heaven pursues it with avouging rod
While goodnes-, sefrew.,rdc,l, mus, be grateful
To und God.
o, thou ost visible but unseen Teacher,
Whose finger writes its lessons TN our sphere
o, thou most audible, BAT unhearJ Preacher!
Whose sermons cleur
Are cen and read in all that thou pc fofmcst,-
vii, thou look down unJ bless, ir, when | kneei,
Apar fiom man-Luilt fires feel the warmest
Aud putest zcul
If in the temple thine own hand hath fashioned,
Meath the bright sky, by lonely stream wood,
I pour to thee, with thrilling hear, impassioncd,
My gratitude .
lin thy present miracles teres,rial,
Mine eyes behold, wherever have kneelcd,
New proofs OF the iuiurty celestial
To man revealed -
II, fearing Thee, ovo Thy whole Creation,
Keeping M bosom. indebted by guilt.
Will thou receive and bless my ad oia,ionl
Thou wilt Thou wilt!
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GIVING.

The sun gives evNri % the emth-
hat il can give, much us worth
The ocean gives ia many WAYS
Gives paths gives fishes, rivers, hays;
10, too, the ali, it gives us brouih--
Wh,n it stops giving, comes 10 death.
Give. give. be always giving;
Who g,esnot. is not living.
Gods love hath in us wealth unheapcd;
Only by giving i, il rrap'd;
The body withers, nnd the mind,
IF pont IN by selfish rnd.
Give strength, give thought, give deeds, gave psf,
Give love, give tears, and give Ihy seif
Give, give, he always giving,
Who gives not, is not living,
=" he nioIe we give,
The more we live,
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loan for sums to procure an article of
dress, or attend place of amusement, in
tended as an anticipation of a salary perhaps
due in a few weeks, is often the precursor
of stupendous frauds, scheming vilainic
and utter hopeless rum.
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FRANK CoURTsHIp.-An old Count paid
his addresses to one of the richest heiresses
of Paris. In asking her hand in marriage,
he frankly said to her " Miss b., am very
old and you are very young; will you do me
the honor to become my i0idoio?"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-09

More than eighty branches of the British
league have been formed in Upper Canada
alone, and new branches are being rapidly
organized in every town and township in the
Province.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-08-09

More than seventeen million passengers
passed over the railroads in Massachusetts,
during the past three years. Only fifty SIX
persons were killed, and sixty-6ve were in,
iured.
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Watfbn,an & State Journal.

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
TERMs-S cash In advance; So payment IL not
mado in advance interest always charged from the end
OF the year.
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TnF PARDONING PowER'-i ne Legsila-
ture of Virginia. in the special session call
ed to revise the Code, have, in the House Of
Delegates, so modified the power ofthe Gov.
ernor to grant pardon that he is prohibited
from so doing on the ground that the SEN
ience is contrary to law or contrary to evi.
dence; but he may pardon if the criminal
be recommended to mercy by the Jury OF
court, or ifnew facts are disclosed alter trl-
al; and he may always reprieoe until the
next session OF the Legislature.