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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-03

before the skin came floating round the
corner To where was standing. | seized
the one to which the wire was attached, de-
string my brother to charge the battery and
bring ii down. This he did much sooner
than ! could have expected; for as the bat
terry was now empty, one cooley was able to
bring IT on his head, while my brother took
the Jar Of acid in his hand II was evident
from the motion of the other skin in the wa
ter that the Mugger was still moving; SO no
time was to be lost made the connection
with the battery with one of the wires. Ia
another instant the circuit was complete,
and the Muggers doom sealed
There was momentary panse-owiug
suppose, to some slight loss of insulation so
the wires-then came the prcmonitory
shock then came the smoke and the
sparks aud a great bloasSA mass of flesh
and blood rose to the surface OF the water.
Hall called out TO us TO drag it ashore, and
see whether we could get any trace of poor
Sldhoo We tried by means of a bamboo
pole to pull 1t to the bank bu, the glimpse
we got of 1t as It neared was so unutlerab
disgusting, that we pushed it off again, aud
allowed 1t to float away down with the cur
rent
That this was Sidhoo's Mugger there
could be no doubt; for he was never seen
or heard of in the neghborhood again
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-03
THE MOON.

| Prot. Mitchell, the great American astron-
omer has been delivering a course of popu-
lar lectures ia New York on his favorite SCI
ence. From report of these lectures in
the n. Y. Tribune, We select the following
relating to the moon, which strikiugly illus
trdtes the harmony of the universe
&c BY a comparison of the account OF
eclipses by the ancients, particularly the
Babylonians, with modern observations, it
appeared that the moon moved swilter than
she did three thousand years ago. The in
crease was small, TO be sure --her place hay
ing advanced only three diameters in that
time. But what was the cause, and what
would be the result, The problem was SOL
we'd by La Place. The Earlh's orbit round
the Sun, though eliptcal, is infinitely opeu-
ing through the attraction OF extraneoas
bodies. The orbit being thus enlarged,
aud the Suns influence diminished the
Earth's influence over the Moon, becomes
proportionately greater, its orbit is dimin-
lshed, and It's speed increased. Though
the whole disturbance Is So slight, 1t has
been accurately calculated. The earth's
orbit will continue to increase through mil
lions of centuries, tll 1t shall become a cir
Gle and then will slowly return again to lis
present shape, swinging back and forth,
like pendulum, striking the ebbing Sec
onds of eternity itself
But, though some sixty or seventy differ
ent sources of disturbance have been dis.
covered and calculated, still the moon will
not get out of her place 1t Will not an
swer for the minute and hour hand of the
worlds time-plece to be wrong. If she
hides particular star to-day we mast know
exactly when she will do So again. Hanson
a most ndefdtlgable German astronomer,
has calculated several Of the disturbing for
ces, and will probably conquer all difficult
ties remaining. One of those overcome is
this Venus, which moves more speedily
than the Earth for one hundred and forty
years tends To bend the Earlhs orbit one
way, and then the same length oiilme coun-
ieracts the Influence The earth IN turn
affects the Moon, SO that It has advanced IN
2iO wears, l0Cth part of It's diameter.
So perfect are the calculations at pres
ent, that her place can never be more than
one or two thousandths of her diameter
from that assigned her in tables. But It Is
important that the tables should be perfect
ly accurate, and this viii probably be ac-
cumplished.
The Professor then described the physl-
cal appearance ofthe Moon, as seen through
a telescope, being brought within the range
of 2i0 miles, and showing all It's craters,
lakes, mountains, plains and ravnes lie
explained the fact that the moon, more dis
courteous than the other planets, never shows
but one face TO us, revolving on her axis III
the same time which she occupies IN her
orbit The fact that Der revolution had
never been accelerated was evident that nc
comet, OF other body, had ever disturbed the
harmony which existed throughout the entire
system.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-03
OLD FATHER JONES.

The Lawrenceburg Press tells the follow
ing good one. The woman, who knew the
COW would cat up the grindstone, has been
Two or three Yeas ago, if our memory
serves rs rightly, the old man was appoint-
ed chaplain of the State Prison, and very
proper appointment it was. Al the time
when the announcement of this fact was
made, a member of the Methodist Church.
residing within the range OF one of the
circuits where he had preached for wears,
having some business to transact with one
of his nelghbors got on his horse, and hav-
ing 60 pass by the house of brother p. on
ms road, concluded to " pass a Joke OFF,
Now brother p had been all the DAYS of his
manhood jealous, active, spirited member,
prompt IN his responses of amen" and
such like evidences Of piety, and always
seemed peculiarly delighted with father
Jones' preaching, for he would sit in the
corner of the church, and Cooperate with
great satisfaction TO himself aud that minis
ter. Seeing this worthy brother standing
before the door, the good-humored disciple
rode up to the fence, and after the usual
salatation, accosied him thus
~ NtllIt Hnht NNh hIntu tue NEWS
WHY. why what news, brother S, any
thing strange -
q" Why, they say old f,ther Jones has been
sent to the peuiientlary for Que year,
On hearing this, brother P, with unaf-
fected astonishment INDUCED himself in
such remarks as, Why You don't say SO D
Is 1t possiblel Is it really fact ?
Why says brother s, g guess there's
no mistake about it heard i, from BROTH
er c., aud he saw it in the papers, so | rec
kon 1t mus, be so"
Wei" says brother p. settling himself
down on the truth of the rumor ''now Br.
s, | can't say that amt surprised a, this,
but between You aud me, | always thought
old man Jones wasn't the right kind of
man. The fact Is, he's better IN the penn
Tertiary than out Of it, and | told my wife
that he d 90 there some day"
Having delivered himself Of his opinion,
and after few similar comments, brother
/ s, left him without explanation, astonlshed
aud amused at the effect of his information.
How brother p felt when he learned the
truth about II, we never heard This is a
laughable auecdote, and illustrates the fact.
that the uirtgOas part of community are dis
posed to kick any body down hill, who has.
( in their opinion got a start that way.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-03

Philip III. was struck with admiration and
astoulshment at the sight Of Titau's new
picture. Although his opinion of the great
artsts genius had long been firmly estab-
lished, his expectations were now surpassed
Never had the celebrated painter raised
himself to such a height. The king paid
him the most Aaueriug compliments. IA
letter written with his own hand aud gra-
ciously asked him what could be the mat
ter with his Magdaeu, that she grleyed aud
wept IN such manner
" SIre,' answered Titan, " she is sup
plicating your majesty, with tears in her
eyes, to cause me to be paid the arrears of
the pension which your august father delgn-
I'd To allow me"
Philip II took the hint, and, in letter
dated from Barcelona, in 1864, ordered the
Niceroy Of Naples aud the Governor of Nj
Ian to satisfy, without delay, the Just de-
mands of man who had served, aud who
was still ready to serve, his majesty to his
full satisfaction
la few days, Titan had made two CO.
pies of his Magdalen" One was bought
by Sllvio Badoaso, for a hundred ducals !;
after whose death it sold for FIVE times the
original amount The other remained in
the painters family, and 1t is TO this day
considered one of the most precious relics
Of this prince of painters.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-03

HEAVY FLEEcG.-Mr. Johnson, the New
York Commissioner TO the Worlds FAR,
writing from London under date of May 9Th,
mentions the following natural wonder;
d" la the British Exhibition, | saw to-day, a
South Down Sheep, years old, that had
never been SHARED The wool was 26 in
ches long, and weighed so pounds-giving
more wool than any sheep which had been
sheared regularly. The sheep was in fine
health, and had not suffered from heat. 1t
was a curious sight-beIny as broad on the
back. as n Durham OK, aud such roll of
wool | never saw before"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-03
To keep Birds from Picking Fruit
Trees.

As the season is coming on for the
depreciation of birds, beg to report my
experience of last year, when saved
my currant and gooseberries, 10y wind
ing colored worsled round and across
my bushes and my cherries, by hang
ing up several pieces of tin with strong
thread in the different trees, two pieces
being hung near enough together 10
clash with the wind, which sound, with
the bright reflection Of the I'm IN the
sun. certainly frightened them away /;
and had my due share of fruit, which,
the preceding year, | was obliged TO re-
linquish to them.-Agricultprdl Ga
eoife
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The Great Exhibition and the
Bible.

The Bible is exhibited by the British and
Foreign Bible Society, printed IN no less
than one hundred aud thirty different lan-
puages, now spoken by the various tubes OF
Inc human race Such work is without
previous example. No other book was ever
printed IN one-iourth part of such number
of tongues. As Il representative aud type oil
the Missionary spirit of the nation, these
one hundred aud lh,rty copies of the bible
are subject OF profound interest, u" less
than of lusl pride, to every Protestant Ea-
glishman. but these considerations appear
to have been but lightly regarded by the
subordinate, though really acting. managers
of the Committee Of the Great Exhibition
When the agents OF the Bible Society first
applied ior permission To exhibit tier ex
lfaordlnary work, they were met with fa
refusal. Subsequently, when II was ioun'
Impossible altogether 10 reject 30 Just
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VOL. XIV, NO. 32.---wHOLE NO. 1888.

claim. place was allotted for the work;
bnt the place was bad one, and the space
was not one-ihIrd part as large as was re-
CURED. But, even this place was subse-
quenuy usurped for the purpose of occupy
ing 1t with staircase. Room was, how
ever, afterwards given to the Bible; but.
by way OF compensation, | suppose, 1t was
thrust into by-passage, where one can
hardly discover it, It Is at the back If the
room which contains the Prince of Wales
cradle | cannot help contrasting the very
hereut treatment which Mr. PuQin aud
other exhibitors who profess the Roman
Catholic faith have received. They have
mad their specimens Of medieyal art set off
to the best advantage.
Letter of Protestant Clergyman 10
The Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-03

A CLERGYMAN riding across bridge
near where two men were fishing, over
heard one Of them swearing most dread
fully. lie dlsmounied' tied his horse,
aud entered into conversation with the
swearer, asking hun many questions A.
bout his employment, and at length
what kind of bait he used - lie an
swered, 4" different kinds for different
fish" "But cannot you catch fish with
out bait p mo" said he, staring at
the minister, a" they would be great tools
TO bite at the bare hook" " But said
the minister. 81 know a fisherman who
catches many without bait" " But
who is he 2" said the fisherman. "lt,is
the Devil, and he catches sw carers wi,h-
Out bait. Other sinners want bait,
but the silly swearer will bite at the bare
hook. n-Cheever's anecdotes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-03
Case of Choice Trees or Plants.

II you have choice evergreen or
tree or shrub Standing IN uncullivaled
ground and wish it TO grow, spade the
ground up deeply for distance of four
or i've feet around IT, aud dig IN good
has 1w full or two of old CHIP manure
or ashes; it viii operate like magic
stu the soil thoroughly and often around
all newly planted trees or roots.-Tr-
ginia Farmer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-07-03

There is perennial nobleness, aud even
sacredness, ia work. Were he ever So be-
nighled, iorgetiul Of his high calling, there
is always hope ia a man that actually aud
earnestly works in idleuess alone is there
perpetual despair. Doubt desire. sorrow,
remorse. indignation, despair iiseii-ali
these, like heil-dogs, lie beleaguering the
soul of the poor day-worker as OF every
man; but he bends himself with free val
or aga,ns, his task. and all these are still
ed-all these shrink murmuring far of int
their caves.
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}uottbmnn & State Journal.
Published EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.

TERMS. 81 80 cash 10 advance 800 ifraymeut is
adn advance interest always charged iom the end
be year
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-02-08
Farm for Sale.

'NNHE subscriber wishes 10 sell his VERY excel
lent Farm In North Danvle. Said farm Is
situated on the road leading from North Danvillo
Village IN Lyndon, about 9Th of n mile from said
Village, and miles from Lyndon Corner.
The subscriber ventures the assertion that for
convenience of location and ndnptedncss 10 the rRs-
ing OF different kinds OF produce the said farm ia
not surpassed by any IN the County,
The road leading from SorIl. J<hanville 4, Tho
Deee|4h s. Johnsbngv, passes through the south
crly part OF said farm about niles distant afford
ing very easy communication to and from said
Depot.
lhe buildings on said farm ore a beautiful new
cotnge House and two convenient Barns
There is also good wall af- never. failing water,
Rlo good orchard and sufficient amount of
wood and timber for Tho use Of said farm ~
DAVID r BATGHEEBFR.
Gcrth D5rvillo, Nov. ., 1850 6esif
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fW Mf iAAshaiiH
b. THE WAYsIDE FLOWER.


An angel went iorth TO SOW, bearing IN
bis hand two tiny seeds, One fall by the
waysido, and the other IN rich and beauti-
hil garden, and the angel flew back 10 hcav-
en- In doe Ime they sprung up and bloom
nd into beautiful maturity,tWo as lovely flow
els "a ever caught ray OF sunlight Each
wal equally as fair As the other, only the
humble wnysde lower was surrounded by
coarse weeds, and thorny br,ars while the
proud ono ofthe garden aourished ia rich
bod surrounded by the fiirest sisters, & DER,
eaaoPled by cloudloas skies. Time passed on
aud strangers stopped 10 gaze on lLe beauty
u the two flowers. Among Others was bold,
handsome gentleman, who regarded the way.
side flower with glance Of free admiration,
aud rudely put forth his hand to pluck II,
but the flower shrunk modesdy away from
biz touch, folding lis leaves TO conceal the
blush that erimsoued its tiniest petal, Then
be spoke 20 IL in a -oft low tone of is won.
ierin beatty, and the happiness il would
bring hin 20 irBigplAnt Il To- his own beauli.
tui garden. far away from The dark wayside
Slowly, and one by one the leaves Of It's heart
uniolded, aud the dow trcmbled upon their
rosy surface, Time passed on aud the hum.
bic dover was robbed of iA lo,eliest Leaf Of
beauty, and the stranger departed bearing in
his bosom the hcaudful flower OF the garden.
Tho iorsakcn flower AhrunL away amid the
coarsoleayos that surrounded IL, that none
might witness It's humiliation, and faded 81.
lently The angel came and touched Il gem
tly and is leaves fell unnotced to the ground.
Then the angel dow far away beyond the
blue sky, bearing In hia hand flower just
like the one that bloomed by the waysido, on
ly II looked more bright and pure, and the
coarse leaves were transformed into light ell
very ones, which seemed 20 iloat on the air
like tiny wings. "JEssiE."
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Professor a. c. Barry's

TENmcorHEnovs, or MrprcATEp coMrouNB. Tho
4 world, ~placed upon lie guard by Tho almost
daily detection of some plausible humbug, now OK
mnincs and tests every new article with scrupulous
cure, and nothing that u not mtrinsically good can
long flourish Bnuv's Tricophorous has been sub
iectcd to this ordeal for ton years. livery ycnr it,
reputation md sales have increased until more oft
is consumed annually than OF amy other preparation
for the hair over offered to the American public.
The Discovery that It will cure diseases of the
skin, md cahsc wounds and Ulcers TO heal and close
relieve all external inflammation, and remove the
pain and itching incident TO stines, bites scratches
cuts, burns scnids, &c, has greatly enhanced the
sale Of the article, and IL is known and used
for these purposes, well rs to renew bcautf,.and
cleanse the hair In every city and town in the In
ion,
Its extraordinary chcapncss places 10 within tho
reach OF the humbcst family, and It's conceded val.
ne msurcs 1t place on the most luxurious toilet
Mothers find II the surest remedy for sn-ains, cuts
and other accidents OF their children the aged praise
IL rs cure for the Rheumatism, and al the aches
and pains 10 which The muscles are subject; and
the emiRnntto distant lands purchases "a IA am alb
solute necessary I'm his outfit.
sold IN large bottles, price - cents at tho prnci-
pal Office, 1917 BROADWAY, New York For sale
by tho principal merchants and druggists throurt .
ont the United States and Canada Rewnrc of the
counterfeit. sold nj 81 per bottle. f6spy1
For sale by E.JEwTTr-& CO., ST. Johns6ury, VI
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-02-08

4 WnRp TO MoTHERs on BABY-TALK
1t is n fact which must have been noticed
that almost every child has a foolish and very
babyish dialect till it is six or seven years
old Almost every word it utters is spoken
either in lisping or affected manner. This
10 not the proper way Of talking, and there
must be some universal cause, or else the ei,
tee, would not be so universal The cause
1t appears 10 me is very obvious. Almost cv-
cry mother instructs her infant TO speak ba-
by-talk, as the saying is. When baby first
hrgIus IE-iIsp PA AID una" instead Of eudea.
voring to instruct it in pure English, the pa
rents think II necessary to simplify the Ian
guage By always speaking in a sappy manner.
little onytonTy," kitty dear, ""walk alony,"
kiss err mama" stand a straty," Sc. Eve
~ mother Knows a thousand and one ofthesc
baby expressions, Now, ms a mother pro,es,
against this practice. 1t is all nonsense to
teach children bad habits merely to have
them corrected by syhool teaeheT9,yhe they
arrive at a more mature age. Will parents
think Of this and teach their children pure
English at first 2---A Mother
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days past, rs shall meet and recoguilei Ia
spirit they vim come and iako thair accus-
toned piFcs beside Ms, and, though gloom
may be W'lhout,yel within Is the blessed light
that causes us 70 thank God for Memory the
echo Of the soul. XII
Beemyl, Old Colony Nov, 1850.
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To Sell or Let,

MY DWELLING HOUSE and PLACE in Dan
I'VE willie Village.
The house is large, convenient for large family
or small one, in good repair the garden large and
well supplied with apple and other fruit rces-hcro
is never failing well OF good water and ample and
convenient out buildings.
sale will be made on reasonable terms; or tho
premises will DO let at fair rent, and possession
given IN n short time.
| have many valuable LAW BOOKS, which
are no longer Of any use TO me, and which wish.
70 dispose Of.
CHARLES DAVIS.
Danyule Nov 10 IsbO 6ghf
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Compound Pulmonary Syrup.

I Ittrt; r1yts, ruth, Isfbfi5 CT75E5 and Diseases
a or the throat and hung, It is found almost H.
valuable. all admit who use IL Prepared mi
sold hy j. G. bingham, st. Juhnsbury; and for sale
by Colby, McGnncv * co., Lyndon; G. Worhng-
ton, lrnshurgh; i. klakc, Sutton; a. &. Robinson,
Burton; lih & Flanders, Sheffield; l.. L. Parks-
Abbot & Stevens, barnet; damn &Weeks, DnnviIr;
Isaac Watts, reachnm; froneh, Lunenburrh; Cut
ting, Waterford, and o,horv =
S. Iohusburv IIan. Is. Is5i 7oau
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CHENEY & CO.'S EXPRESS.

FVNHE subscrlberr having an exclusive contract
u VAN uie Dirocturn of the Concord, Northern
and fnssumpsc lhulr0nds, 10 run oaTh with rasscn-
gcr Trains daily ON said roads, for The transmission
ot PACKAGE, Money. Merchandise. Nc ~ .pectllllN
Fifr nuiicr thu thcy VIII forward n nHicos In theif
line ~ business daily, clct wayt SUNDAY eNccptedJ
Packages viii be- Forwarded 90 ail parts Of New
Hampshire, Vermont, and the Cnnadns
Ohices ~ Railroad Exchange, court square Boz
tons 10 the building opposite the s.. Juhusbury
House ST. Iohnshufy g. NJ T. 4 uufIF'E, SIHnsfaat.
and package delivered uud received Of Intermediate
places,
y. u. lie subscriber are alone responsible for he
boz ~ uluiy of any articles of property Of amy
description entrusted o. fl,s.l caro u sUs f-k
assumed by tho Railroad companies that nrv daslg-
mated. NATHANIEL WHITE, GHc0rd ~ H.
u. 7. CHENEY, EohtEge, court squire
B0stoH. Osgif
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JOHN BARNEYs ESTATE,

TIVE subscribers, having loon appointed bv the
Hon. Probate Court Tor the District Of Calrdo-
MA Commissioners To- receive. examine, and adjust
ail claims and demand, of nh persons agniuAt lLo
-'c ol John Barney, late Of 81. johns sury, iu said
district deceNscA repre- cutol nso,ent, and the
term OF siN months from the 18th day Of January
1901, allowed By said Court a. the rrcditors Vt
said deceased, 90 exhibit and prove their respective
claims before us---Do give notice that Wo win AZ
lend 10 the dutos n OuI appointment AZ tho dwell
Jog houssof George q barney, IN 81 Iohusbur,
10 said District, ON tho ~ Tur-dnya N April nnd
July, AZ o'clock, afternoon, cuoh Of said days.
j. J.. FAIRBANKS, con,,i..t,,.,...
s. ", SLADE, COMMISSIONER
81, Johnshury January, ld, 4. d. 1851. 7OIw8
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LIVER COMPLAINT.
"e The OF p ti,bSsra OF sisHyord c.. and Other
DYspepsia

Dyspepsia
See TIC ~ r TrTiror merchant. Of Auien WV
ming Co. y. v. aud many more, Ia our rHmpbl'ts
Dysentery & Summer Complaint
ChireH and 43ahs Rrt al,Hp- cured IFsatig CAIrtr
win b"cumr Il iy hralthy md henry and guNN rapidly,
by the VA" of his BALSAM.
10 n"ih'r Mood ever mourn the death OF b. child by
Gholrru Infantum, while trcthng, Il RRdNT'S
FULMONiRf RILSAM be- aduiniltrrcd. u should to
ir such csrs given In larger than the ordinary doses
FoR s,Lr N.Y. & BINGHAM, ST Johns.
bury PLAIN; II. Weeks. ST. Johnsbury Centre.
Z Morrill,, East 81. JohnBburyj H. Den,son;
burke; J M. Weeks, Lyndon Corner; =. N
" Bfadlry, %hrriorki firti d Ftuudrrs,
Sheffield; Geo Cowes, Ryegate, NJ Mar
TN, PeRchsmi X Harvey, 3arnetj Dana,
Weeks !. Stanton, Danvillc; Cutting n Sils.
by, Waterford; >. Blake 4, Son. Sutton; S.
Truysrll, Cabot r.. Perry q Go, Cabot Branch;
J. ~ DcIano ~ Son, HArdwiok; Welch, Oar
ling q Clark, Grotoni aud by Merchants and
Druggists generally.
Principal Office ,Ioi Broadway, New York.
.-a. 6Snroioly
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FURS! FURS!

BUFFALO, Alpaca and Wolf Goats; otter
Nd Seal and Nutrn Caps; ~Alufis--a good Assor'-
lRaRt from rs cents to ;iast received and for
sale by .,, T.. JEWEII %.
Oct "a. 69lu
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