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What / have Noticed.

L have noticed that all tombstones are
marked with eptaphs of "good and virtu-
GUS" Is there any patcular cemetery where
the bad men are buried
l have noticed that the prayer of every
selfish man is, Forgive US our debts" but
he makes everybody who owes him pay to
the uttermost farthing.
have noticed that he who thinks every
man rogue is very certain to see one when
he SLAVES himself and he ought in mercy
to his neghbors to surrender the rascal to
justice.
have noticed that money is the FOOLS
wisdom, the knave's reputation, the wise
mans Jewel, the rich mans trouble, the
poor mans desire, the covetous mans am
biton, and the idol of all.
| have noticed that whatever is, is right,
with few exceptions--the left eye, the left
leg, and the left side of plum pudding.
have noticed that merit is Always meas
ured in the world by its success.
have noticed that in order to be rea-
sonable creature, it is necessary at times to
be downright mad
L have noticed that as we are always
wishing instead of working for fortunes, we
are disappointed, and call Fortune d" blind y
but 1t is the very best evidence that the old
lady has most capital eye-sight and is no
granny" with spectacles.
have noticed that purses will hold pen
MES as well as pounds.
L have noticed that tombstones say Here
he lies" which no doubt is often the truth :
and IT men could see the epitaph their
friends sometimes write, they would surely
believe they had got into the wrong grave.
HAM
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1Dortrp.
MY MOTHER.


Oh whore is tho mother that watched DER my childhood
Near the bright silver aud the greon spreading wild
woodl
Where with smiles and she hused eac emotion
And culmed every wave Of lifo's ttonbed occa n.
When tho bright stars Of night their vig keeping,
And others lost in forge; funcss sleeping,
Then the words which she spoke OF affection and love-
Were like whispers Of angels soft from above.
the how'd cottage, and the flowers by the fountain
Tho hawthorn md wild that grew on the mountain
And the spot where wandered in the shude the DELL
But where is my mothcri y suy-cOn you tell?
And OF I remember whom ran in the race
To catch tho gay butterfly swift on II chase,
Or sat my self down by the clear purling stream,
To laugh at tho glance of its sivery beam.
But past and forever are youths sunny hours.
Farew ell 10 my home, aud the fragrance of luwos,
have ler then-n spring they blossom still there
But where smy mo thtf my mother, oh where!
She has gone TO her home of peace and of rest,
Where the ransoued shall in the land of tho best
shc bright crown of glory above,
And drinks from the fountains of light and of love.
She has put on her vrstment, lmmor,alitys light,
And she walks ocr tic streets ofJerusal en- brsht
She has all the saints and tho prophets of old,
With The OF redemption aud the harp Of pure gold
Farewell, my dear mother, thou Como to thy rest
Pence, peace thy ashes, sleep with the blcst
would plant sweet myrtle, whose fragrance SHOULD wave
In the breath Of the wind with the grass DER thy grlvo
Aud the voice ofs music should call me Mt oven
Sweet us the uto of the seruphm echoes in heaven;
And how have loved thec affection should tell,
As mingled my tears with the dew drops that fell.
Thy virtues still live, thy moekness fmnd
Shall be cherished forever in mcm'ry enshrincd;
FAREWELL my dear mother! thou art gone TO thy res--
Peace, peace to thy ushcs-slecp on with the hlest
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LAW OF LOVE.

Pour forth the oil-pour boldly fourth,
Ii vii not fail, UNTIL
Thou iiilos, vessels to provide
Which may largely fill.
But soon us such are found no more,
Though ilwin. b Dad and free,
Till then, and noutishel from on high.
1T straightwuy stauuched will be.
Dig channels for the streams oflove,
Where they may broadly run;
For love has ever flowing streams
To fill them every one.
But if at any time thou ceaso
Such channels to provide,
The very founts Of love for thee
win soon be parched aud dried.
For WE Musr SHARE five would keep
That good thing from above;
.Ceasing 10 give, we cease 10 have:
SUCH rs THE LAW OF LOVE.
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Earap,med I'VE were much amused tae 9th.
er night, says the Louisville Courier, while at
tending tho exhibition OF Lewis's Panorama OF
me mississippi River, at very respectable in-
dlvldual from the country ia the vicinity of Rock
River, of which beautiful view is given in this
picture lie sat apparently wrapped in the con-
temptation OF the ever changing scene, giving
utterance occasionally to some coinmendatory
remark. All at once he burst out
swell, who'd thought Tiff they haven't
90, my very house right down here on this pic
ture; yes, there's the place-barn- big wal
nut tree, the old gate"-and as the picture came
more fully into view-"if there Amt old Billy
and the white mare Well, il is surprsin'; how
the mischief he come to get il so natural, don't
know. Stop The boat and lei me get out."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

DEMONSTRATING of barking, two gen.
tlemen, the other day, at public table, got
into vehement dispute upon a subject on
which it was quite evident that both were
profoundly Ignorant A big bulldog, which
had been quietly sleeping on the hearth,
became reused by their violence, and began
barking furiously. An old gentleman who
had been quietly slipping his wine while the
dtlsPutants were talking, gave the dog "a
kick and exclaimed, Hold your tongue,
you brute. You know no more about it
than they do" The laugh of the whole
table was turned Immediately upon the moi
sy brawlcrs.
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Old Cumberland County.

Now that the election is over, and we have
more space 10 devote to miscellaneous reading,
we propose to publish series of articles eluci-
dating the early history of "Cumberlapd Coun-
ty, from authentic documents now in the hands
OF gentleman in this County, who has kindly
volunteered 10 prepare them for the press. We
believe all our readers viii be interested in their
perusal.
The following is n copy of the response Tor
rather defance) Of the leaders of the Green
Mountain Boys to Gov. Tryon's Proclamation OF
OH December, IN, containing, among other
things, reward for their apprehension. Brat
Neboro Eagle
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man for a wife, took one from the fashiona-
BILE walks, and is now lamenting the folly in
dust aud ashes He ran into the fire with
his eyes wide open, and who but himself is
to blame
The time was when ladies' who went a
visiting took their work with them This
is the reason why we had such excellent
mothers. How singular would gay wo-
man look in fashionable circle darning
her fathers stockings, or carding wool to
spin Would not her companions laugh at
her! And yet such a woman would be a
prize to somebody Blessed is the man
who chooses his wife from the poor despised
girls "who work for living"
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trembling steps the bier of Dea. Steele, with
whom he had often, and for long time,
taken "sweet counsel" and uttered a pa
thetic lamentation which drew tears from
many eyes. What he then said would be,
now is. They have met in eternity-in
glory. This is the consolation of mourning
friends-the Joy of an afflicted church,
which, whilst it feels loss not easily made
up, rejoices that God has honored it by rails
ing up in its bosom these saints, whose spir-
it and closing life we're worthy of all praise.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTAL young man
by the name of Charles Lamford, aged about
sixteen years, an adopted son of William
Clark, Esq, of Sherburne, was found dead
on the 9th inst. lie had been out in pur.
suit OF game the day previous; while re.
turning home, within few rods of his home
IN getting over fence his musket accden-
tally discharged, the contents entering his
fiight side, passed through his vitals, causing
instant death, An inquest was held before
Coroner ID. w. Taylor, and the iury's yer.
dict was in accordance with the above facts
-Rutland Herald.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

RELATIoNsHIr.-A Persian merchant
complaining heavily of some unjust sen.
tence of the lower court, was told by the
Judge to 60 10 the cadi.
But the cadi is your uncle" urged the
plaintiff.
Then you can 60 to the grand vizier.'
But his secretary is your cousin"
Then you may go to the sultan"
Bat his tavorlte sultana is your niece. "
Well then, go to the d."
An, that is still closer family connec-
tlon,' said the merchant, as he left the court
in despair.
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ADVERTISEMENT

925 REwARD,-Whercas James Duane anG
John Kemp, of New York, huve, by their Mena.
Peace and Repose of the honest Peasants o.
Bennington, and the Settlements TO the North;
ward; which Peasants are nov, and ever have
been in the Peace of God and the King, and are
patriotic and liege subjects OF George the Third
Any person that will apprehend those common
disturbers, viz: James Duane and Jno Kemp
and bring them 10 Landlord Fay's, at Bennlng.
ton, shall have Els Reward tor james Duane
and flO for John Kemp,-paid by
ETHAN ALLEN, }
REMEMBER BAKER,
ROBERT CoCKRAM"S
Dated at Poultney,
Feb. 9Th, 1872.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

A new lock for railroad switches has Just been
exhibited to us by Mr.. II. C. Jones, of this CITY.
having been suggested by the recent railroad
disaster near Princeton. 1t is merely new APP
pllcallon OF his patent trunk lock, being construc
ted of more massive proportions, and CONSISTING
OF two Jaws which grasp two sides of dart head
ed staple. 1t has two chambers, so arranged
that sand and gravel cannot be forced into them
as has been done by malicious persons with the
old locks, and the key hole is provided with n
close cover to prevent the access ofmoisture, Sc
from the rains. 1t is intended to he leadlv an
Piled to the switches in ordinary use, requiring
simple turn OF the key to open it, and lockinT
itself by spring, by merely closing the switch
levers thus saving the time required by the
bolts and locks now generally used; and il
calculated 20 oe worried by the engineer, with
out the necessity of switch tenders. The lock
appears to answer the purpose so well that it will
doubtless be generally used where it can be con-
veniently applied .Nepark Daily .qdr.
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CAMPBELL, sometimes called by his friends
"Old Whitley" on account of his snowy
locks, is a contractor and engineer on the
VT and Canada Railroad. He is a man
of considerable humor, is intensely patriotic
in his views and feelings, and take him for
all in all ga decided trump" Falling in
one day at public house, with an English
baronet, who, in company with his valet,
was travelling through the country Gin
search of information" old Whitley" de-
termlned to give him some. Having learn
ed by inquiry of the landlord which was
the "master" and which was the "man,"
he whispered to his companion who sat
near him, "There, boys, is genuine, live
sir-ce-let's enlighten him." and immediate
ly fell to haranguing on the great and
growing prospects Of this immense and rap
IDLY enlarging country" "Why, sir" said
the baronet, turning to the speech-maker,
"do understand you to say that you mean
to add Canada to your possessions "To
be sure we do" said Campbell, eve must
have it, you see p' &C. don't quite see
that" said "my lord )" but pray how far
90 you propose to extend your boundaresl"
" Why, sir, we've pretty much settled it
this fashion" said "Oid Whitley" earnest
ly: "South, by all the water there is round
Cape Northwest, by the Pacific Ocean
east, by the Atlantic (outsid of Cuba mind
you land north, by the regions of eternal
congelation p' The baronet gazed at the
calm face of Old Whitley" for an instant,
made brief "mem" in his note book, and
retired to his chamber.-BOSton Post.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

Mercantile Honor. Another instance of the
high character which pervades our mercantile
community has been exhibited during the past
week. Hensllaw, Ward g. Co., which firm was
dissolved IN July, 1913, and suspended payment
in the following October, we arc grati6ed to an
nouncs, have now paid all their debts, principal
and NATURALIZATION Post.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

What has become of the Gree Soil /"
party IN New York, now that it has coalesc-
cd with the Old Hunker pro-slavery Demo-
Gratis OF all the pretenders to freedom
and principle that ever existed, the New
York barnburners, with John Van Buren, at
their head, have proved themselves to be
the most shameless!y corrupt. They are as
true, however, as we ever believed them to
be.-Atlas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

a countryman sowing his ground, two
smart fellows riding that way, one of them
called to him with an insolent air, "Well
my honest fellow, It's your business TO sow,
but we reap the fruit of your labor" 70
which the countryman Replied very
likely, for | am sowing hemp %
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

A gentleman in describing the absurdity
of man dancing the Polka, appropriately
said, that it appeared as if the individual
had hole in his pocket, and was vainly
endeavoring to shake shilling down the
leg of his trowsers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

An American vender OF Universal Med
icine declares that if his prescription be
followed literally, cure is certain. This
medicine is to be taken INTERNALLY Ex-ter-
nally, and externally.
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" 1t is very WE'LL" says Mrs. Dobbs, " for
the moral papers to keep saying, don't get
in passion but for my part, when the
nasty creature, Mr.. d. goes to bed with his
boots on, kind O. bile over"
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you see that the President is waiting for your re-
Spouse TO the toast ? The noble Tar rose up and
sald' " Mr. President, the gentlemen around me
say, that you and the other gentlemen are wait.
ing for me to make speech. Sir never made
one in my life. can't do it sir. don't know
how, sir. by, I'd rather fight The battle o.
yer again than try IT,"
Tho rafters of Faneuil Hall were little dis
paced by the truthful delicay Of the gallant cap
tain but we never heard that the newspapers of
mat DAY thought it proper subject of ridicule
or mat 1t Impaired the well-earned honors of the
chlVaIrous sailor Washington RepubLc
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Written after going TO Law.

This law, they say, great natures chain connects,
That causes ever must produce Effects;
In me behold reeersed great natures laws,
All my eB'ets lost by a single cause.
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How" said Judge in Missouri, to a
witness on the stand, "how do you know
the plaintiff was intoxicated on the evening
referred to 2"
Because / saw him few minutes after
the muss trying to pull off his trousers with
a bootjack |"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

Rev. John Dudley, of Quechee village,
mas been appointed Superintendent of Com
mon Schools for the County of Windsor.
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INDIANA REpREsENTATIoN.-Th luck of DO
tlcal war is sometimes a curious thing to be.
hold. Take, for example, the recent Congress
slonal election in Indiana. The majority for
Mr., McGaughey, (Whig) in the 9TH district is
greater than the whole Locofoco majority ia the
north half of Indiana, and the Free Soil mem
Der thrown into the bargain And vet the
Wings have but one member in Indiana! Look
at this:
Wing Loco.
aicGaughey 1873 Julian, IF 81 4th dist l54
Mcdonald, (loco) 9Th 334
Fitch. (loco) 9th PSI
Harlin, (oco) 10th $50
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ASK thy purse what thou couldst buy.
'Iakn nlnln Al l.. q liz,

1t is better to be alone than in bad COM
pany.
Hard times, and we must make the
most OF what little we have" as the grocer
said when he watered the vinegar.
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Total
1858

IotaI 1908
McGaughey's majority over all, SIS.
Here is specimen of luck However, in
the long run, this sort of luck comes out about
night, In New York, it must be admitted, the
luck is rather against the Locoocos. .M.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-04

There is nothing new nor astonishing in the
above, except that the story is told by Catholic,
IN full communion with his church. The publ
cation, however, will do good and the contest
may eventually, SO lar as this country is concer-
ned lead to total separation Of religion and
poucs.-BoSioa Courier
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-22
DOCTOR LIE ROY'S
SorSapariila and Wild Cherry
PILLS.

Are the only pills now in use that approved by
the Medical Faculty. DIR. Hastings Of London in his
celebrated work, "liastings on Consumption" says:-
"Whcn the action of the Naphtha Syrup followed by
costvcncss or disarrangcment of the bowels know of
no medicine supcriorto DIR. LIE Roy'sPs. Their ac-
ton so gentle, yet powerful, that while the patient,
who is IN the lowest state OF health experiences
The least Inconvenience from their operation being
troubled with the least nausea gripping pain, yet the
work OF purging and purifying the system carried
In the most thorough manner Another benct of these
pills is that they not only purify the whole system but
at the same time, strengthen and it, This great
effect aScribc to the of extracts
OF Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry, which DIR. lie Roy
has so happily effected in these pills. See Hastings
on Consumption, page 81, last London edition They
have also received the unqualified approva of the best
ply scians in the United States.
O. Price % cents per Box. A. d. WREN, gent,
Staunton, Va.
October is. ISIS.
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EAG0N'S PILLS.

M PILLS offered to the public with the utmost
l'I confidence in their beneficial effects, aud in their
curative properties Such is their salutary action upon
the stomach and Liver well upon the raj sys-
tem when properly applied that they certainly merit
an extensive share Of public patronage There few
OF the disc asses to which the human yscm incident
that will not be removed by fair and persevcrng
of these Pills.
AS female medicine they are invauable-as many
would be willing testify Living as they do in the
general, scdentary life dose taken occasionally will
Impart new life and vigor TO the system. One Of the
Pills taken each night until their operations sufficient
iy secured, short time prevo to confinement, will
be attended with the most sautary effects.
JOHN EAGON.
Brooksvie, Feb. 16, 1913.
For sae by ESKRIDGE s. CUSHING, Staunton Va
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VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks OF
flee of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Bath County, on Monday the 2nd
day of July, l9i9,
Alexander A. II. Perkins, an infant who sues by
his next friend William McClntic, Branch O.
Morgan and Laura T. NJ. s. his wife, formerly
Perkins, and Sarah c. Kincaid, formerly Per
kins-Plaintihs,
AGAINST
Jane Perkins, Administrators Of Tyrus II Perkins.
decd, Rachael G.. Scott, Administrative Of John
ID. Hamilton, decd, Stephen A. Porter, Exec
utor of Alexander Hamilton, decd, John Gill;
land, Jas. Brown and John CIeeck--Defendants.
The Defendant, JOhr Giand. not having en-
tered his appearance and given security, according
to the act of Assembly and the Rules Of this Court.
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is
not an inhabiIart Of this Commonwealth On mo-
ton Of the Plaintiffs by their Counsel, il is ordered
that the said Defendant John Gillland, do appear
here on the first day Of the next term and answer
the plaintiffs Bill and that copy of this order Ne
forthwith published in the Staunton Spectator. f.T
two months successfully, and posted at the from,
door of the Court house Of this County.
A Copy-Teste,
CTIAS. l.. FRANCISCO, Cork.
July II, 1S19.-2m.
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TRICKS OF auAcKs.

LIST EvSRSsooY READ THIS CAREruLLY.-Thcre 10 q
Sarsapa,ila for sale in the different towns called S p
Townsends S,rsapar,ila. il advertised the ORIGI.
NAL, GENUINE, and all That. This Townsend
and never but formerly worker railroads.
nas and the hkeyet he the title Doctor for the
purpose of gaining credit for wha, not lie saws he
has at,cndcd two medical schools, and pracccd fifteen
years.! Now the truth Is. he never practiced medicine
day in HIS life Such sciftd sricked
looks bad to the character and vcacity of the
most sincerely, he had male those him.
self or Of When will learn be honest aud truth
fu in all their dealings and intercourse with fellow
men lie applied to Ruei Ciapp him i'm man.
uac'nring his mixture, stating the large he would
make, ir5.ccmsiI embark the business These
have been insulting and hbclny in all possible
forms in order impress the public with the belief that
the Old pociors Sarsaparlla the genuine
Sarsopdrua made from the Old Doctors Original Reci.
pie This = r. Townsend have sold the use of my
name for 81 week will give him $50 if he will pro.
dncc single solitary proof OF this His statements of
Thompson, Skiman ~ Co. no,hns bui a tissue of
taschoods simply made Z" deceive the public keep
the truth down IN regard to his soin ermenfinc com
pound. This ia to caution the public purchase none
Old Dr. JACOB Townsends Sarsaparila, having on
Old Doctors likeness. his family Coat irDts and his
signaturcacross the Coat Of Arms.
Principal Office, l02 Ndssam street. ~ Y CITY
S.I,Hy
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READY-MADE CLOTErNC,
R0CKBRIDGE LAND FOR SALE,

'a'1E undersigned offers for sale his FARM w.
ing ON The North Fork of the James River.
three and half miles north Of Lexington. 1t con-
tains about
800 A0RlNSa
two-thirds of which cleared the remainder is
finely limbered. Ii is situated in bend of the Riy-
er, which forms more then half its boundary lies
well, with southern exposure and about 40 Acres
OF bottom. The greater portion OF The land is rich
and In fine condition much of it is now in clover
and produces remarkably well any of the products Of
this country. 1t is within ID miles of the James
River Canal, and small keel boats CARRYING from
81 to 60 barrels of flour, run in two or three DAYS
from the Farm TO Lynchburg which place is 40
miles distant. lis Improvements are very comfort.
able. consisting of the usual buildings necessary to
comfort and farming. public road leading to Lex
lngton, which is fine country market. runs by the
farm, and an excellent arch bridge now being com
pletod across the river near the house on The said
road, makes the farm perfectly accessible at all
times The farm is very desirable ono, and the
undersigned wishing To sell in order 10 settle up his
business. 1t can be had on very liberal terms 1t
will be shewn by his Sun, who lives on it. Ad-
dress-Lexngon, Virginia.
n. HARRIS