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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23
nm INFLrRNcE oF NOTIFIES.

Gen. Washington never attempted to con-
ceal that he owed his principles of virtue and
honor to the counscls of his mother In his
manhood he treated her with as much respect
and affection as be did in his youth. When
she was informed that he was elected Prcsi-
dent of the United States. she said. in sub.
stauce.that she was not surprised, for George
was always good boy" She believed that
good boys make good men,
When Joseph Ritner was Governor Of
Pennsylvania, he was present at a Fourth Of
July celebration in company with Jacob My
cas-, to whom he was once a bound boy
The latter gentleman gave the following sem
timent Joseph Rtner-he was always
good bog. be has still grown better; every
thing be did, he always did ,rcH he made a
good farmer and good legislator, and makes
@ rery gooi Goreruor"
John Quincy Adams once said, 1T is duo
90 gratitude and nature that should acknow-
ledge and own that, such as ! have BEEN
whatever il was, such l am, whatever 1t is,
and such as | hope to be in all futurity, must
be ascrbed, under Providence, to the pre-
copts and example of my mother"
Lord Bacon, Jonathan Edwards, Richard
Cecil. John Wesley Sir Isaac Newton, Au-
gustine, Timothy Dwight, and many other
distinguished men, who have lived, speak in
similar terms Of the influence of their early
homes
Even when sons have spent the years of
carly manhood in prodigality, they have felt
constrained to ascribe their reformation in
numerous instances, to parental fidelity
Thus Augustine was the son of a devoted,
godly mother, who instructed him in those
truths and principles essential to purity and
success; and thus he became a vicious wan
derer. For years he plunged into sin, with
out any regard to the wishes of a kind pa
rent, or the commandments Of God. But fl
nally he reformed and became a good man, as
he confessed, through the remembered lessons
of the hreside So it was with John Newton.
He was blessed with an excellent mother
She early instilled the most useful and inn
portant truths into his mind and stil, at
fifteen years Of age. he excelled all vicious
youths around him in wickedncss. He was
sailor, and no sailor was more abandoned
than he. At length, however, he was CON
verted to God. as he said, through the les
sons of his childhood
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23
miscellaneous.
THE EXECUTION OF oRsINI AND
PERI

IlBNl.
This event took place in Paris on Saturday,
March II, at about o'clock in the morning.
Immense crowds assembled TO witness the
execution, the numbers being estimated at
from one TO two thousand persons, but they
were kept at a distaace from the scene by the
military, who numbered as many as 5000 on
the spot. The prisoners were awakened at
precisely six o'clock when they heard mass
and received the communion with respect, If
not devotion During the period of prepa-
ration for the scahold Pieri was excited and
loquacious, while Orsini remained calm and
dignifod The latter spoke little, but when
the governor of the prison and some Of the
officers approached him, he bade them, in a
low tone Of voice, farewell The turnkey Of
his cell announced to him in a tone Of regret
that his last moment had arrived Orsini
thanked him for his sympathy. His hair was
also cut away from his neck, but he under
went the operation without hinchng. Attic
moment when the hood was put on his head,
his face which up to that moment was calm
and impossible. became flushed, and his eye
for a moment lighted up. We continue the
sad narrative as given by the correspondent
Of the London Times
"The prison clock struck seven before the
last sound died away the door leading TO the
scattold opened az Of itself The Able HUI
gon entreated Picri 20 profit by the few mo-
ments still left to collect his thoughts, and
assume calmer attitude. lie promised to
be calm, and said he should chant patriotic
hymn and 1t is said that he actually began
to sing the well known 'Na'~ir pour Ia Pc
hs. Leaning on the Abbe Hugon, he mount
ed titecn steps of the scaitold, still repeating
the verses Of the song.
Orsini was supported by the chaplain Of
the Concicrggic, and his calmness never a.
bandoued him for moment. When he APP
peared on the platform it could be seen, from
the movement of his body and of his head.
though covered with the veil, that he was
looking out for the crowd, and probably in
tended addressing them. But they were too
far off, The groilicr then directed the usher
to read the sentence OF the court. condemn
ing the prisoners 60 the death of paricides.
The usher, who was am Old man. over sixty.
was c,idantly much moved at having to per-
form TINS duty and he trembled as much from
emotion as from cold as he read the document,
winch no one listened to.
Aiter tins iormaIity was terminated Orsini
and Pieri embraced their spiritual attendants,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23
NARROW ESCAPE OF A CATECHISM


A correspondent of Hrrper's Magazine re-
cords the narrow escape Of Bishop Capers
Catochism from being annihlatcd by Hard
Shell opponent in Russell County, in Alaba-
ma:
THAT excellent missionary, Brother ----,
was teaching the colorcd people out of Cate
chism No. teaching them at the planta-
tions and at Andrew Chapcl-a good work,
which he did well, and the people appreciat-
ed it. We say the people-not all, however.
Hard Shell Baptist preacher, Elder W,
got wind of the strange doctrine, and raised
the alarm. He made an appointment and
the Methodists as they always do gave him
the use Of their chapel to use up the Cato
chism. The Elder took it into the pulpit and
hammered it well, especially on the feshly
revelations,
Several of the Methodists were on hand
Sister c. spiritedly declared that her
mind was not changed at ALL The missiona-
RIGS should still teach her servants out of the
Cateohisn, if they would. But the elder
had things his own way against the Catechism
until Brother B, seated away back, a
wide-awake and very shrewd man, spoke OUT
"'Sir, do you know that you are speaking
and invoghing against the laws your coun-
the Catechsm now read what's on the other
side Of that leaf, if you please,
''Reads Entered according to the Act Of
Congress- in the year of our Lord, l847, by
John Early. There, continued B., who
saw the confusion and dismay of the elder,
and followed up his advantage before the con-
grcgaton, you see that book has passed both
Houses Of Congress, and been duly authorized,
Hpr frt IN fl,n
pie against it,
"Ihe elder felt his position an awkward
one for good citzon-gayo it up--tho Cate
chism was victorious was paper bullet,
but brought down the game.
"Aftorward B. was oomplimented, in
company of friends, on having found an argu-
ment which, though no argument at all, fit
ted the calibre Of his antagonist, and saved
the case. Hush now, said ho, imploring-
ly Il really thought at the time it was
sound argument, and that both Houses Of
Congress hpd approved the Catechsm
Coon AND BAD Sf0Ns--lt is good sign
to see man doing an act of charity to his
follows.--lt is "A bad sign to hear him boast
ing Of it--lt is good sign to see the color
of health in a mans iace--lt is a bad sign to
see it all concentrated in his nuse.--lt is a
good sign to see am honest man wearing old
clothes.-lt is bad sign to see them filling
holes in his windows.-lt is good sign TO
see a woman dressed with taste and neatness.
70 To give brilliancy to the eyes, shut
them carly at night and open them early in
the morning let the mind be constantly in
tent ON the acquisition Of benevolent feelings.
This will scarcely ever fail TO impart to the
eyes an intelligent and amiablo expression.
PoEricAL.-Wo are indebted to Mrs.
Paudlo for the following
Men brandy drink aud never think
That girls at all can tell l.,
Ihoy don't suppose that woman's nose
Was ever made TO smell II.
IvH The Joys of parents are secret, and so
arc their grels and iears-they cannot utter
tho one, and they will not utter the other.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23
perrrrru articles.


last week one Of two young mon, who had
been more of less intoxicated with liquor ev-
cry day for two weeks, terminated his de-
bauch by jumping through the Cheshire rail
rail bridge into the Falls below, and was inn
modiately drowned His body has not yet
been found. His name was Henry Chamber
lin, and was a blacksmith by trade and had
| formerly worked in this village, and also in
Claremont The name of his associate who
was the only person with him at the time Of
the act, is Kilburn. 1t is the general impress
sion that if it was a suicide, it was not long
Ipremeditatcd, but the result of his state Of
drunkenness at the time. These two men
went to the rum hole On the other side Of the
river. and when on the bridge on their return,
Chambcrlin let himself down between the
sleepers and held himself for a short time,
raising and lowering HIMSELF as his compan-
ion says who, becoming alarmed, seized hold
Of him and cried for help. But he was too
drunk to hold him long and he went down.
Such is the sure fate Of all who indulge in
the intoxicating cup !-B. i. Times.
FoUND DEAD. -- Mr.. George Briggs, an
industrious and worthy citizen of this town,
was found dead on last Sabbath morning in
small stream near his residence, under cir
'I's' 'aiooS 'no' ieaSe strong inui0"''o"s VI
MS tI husins committed sui'loe. ,.,.,.e
and toot bis ,oiL raii. agd ,' ,rar, ,a.,ho Lnr,
as uspai Al brea,f,st time ~ he did no,
mako bis onnoora,,cc so.rci, ,gas r,aI,. c,r
him Tn. bat ,y,s found nror tbo br;J,o
which IoJ IN so.r.l, T., ,t,d 80, -
bis bod, ,,,s c,nnd iro Lad aot arnoaro5
10 be ncrcoctlv bir,s.lr f,r =, fo,e days nro,.;.
.opslv aitborGt man ~ ,,rooorfy Z. Is
thought that some financial misfortuncs had
depressed his spirits and led him to the act
that terminated hie.-Northfeld lfeaeaqey.
Tug Fn,vrrxo pur,rror--A ppoor
or RrprpIrr,x,.,, -.F,llsr c;,;,a,, >, ~.
marked old mn oro d,, ;,,', 49,, har.
an,Yc 81 On f,r oloct;r,, C,,,n.l S,n.u. c,r
our rcnrcscntatiy. and Tn ,.il ro, ,,b, H.
because bo.s n Iovcr oc lih,rty An bo,y 9o
iaou bo'.n lover of liborty. Falcr citi.
zons t,o,g IL b,o,,s a.. b,,l1 t;,,,. ,t,.,,
hc ,,,s i,., I'M C,,..r,. -, s .5
y,rit homo ~, l.t,er 7o, SAINT , boot or.a'slir,
20 be washed or oven common povsnapor
but what be put lrer on it, in the biggest sort
OF letters with his name under it-aud tell
you, tcilcr citizens, that "a man who always
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23


adrdHce.
Annexed is list Of agents to receive subscriptions,
sd,crti-cments and communications, and acknowledge
\ payment for the same.
For Braiutrcc, j. HUTCHINSON, Jr., W. Randolph,
Brookfcld II. NJ. UpHAM,
Berlin, ID. b. BOSWORIH,
Cabot, T.. D. PUTNAM,
DuNbury, j. +. HENRY, Waterbury
Elnore, l.. NJ. CIRCUIT,
Hydcpark, EDWARD B. SAWYER,
Johnson G.. W. SCOTT,
Lincoln, SIMEON r. RALPH,
Lowell. ABEL CURTIS,
Marshhrld J. A. BEMIS
Morisvc. ,. G.. N0fESt
MddIcsex, JESSE JOHNSON, Jri
Northdcld, T.. SMITH,
Orluuc NJ c. CROSS
PlainhcId A. r. BANCROFT,
Randolph, ~ k. PARISH,
Rochester T.. ID. BRIGGS,
South Hardwick. ADOLpIUS HOLTON,
Stowe. EMERY TOWN,
Tunbndrc, AARON y. KING.
Waterbury, j. i. HENRY,
Waitshold and Faysfun. ORANGE SMITH,
Warren, FRANKLIN A. WRIGHT,
West Randolph, j. HUTCHINSON. Jr.,
Wiuiamstowu, DARIUS PRIDE.
. Wucou, n. JONES.
Worcester, JONAS ABBOTT.
n Persons iu other towns disposed 20 act as agents
vii he added 90 thc list ON application.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23

~ (Formerly Of Middlebury,)
WI attend TO any business entrusted TO his care before
the Supreme Court Of the United States the Court cf
Claims the Courts of the District, the Land Office and
Pension Office. WAsutNoToN d. O.
January, 1883. 1887
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23

~ Busr WoREMEN IN THE Country
Carriage and Sleigh Manufacturing will be carried on
by ihc subscriber opposite the Court Square, Mont
pelier, Vermont.
Thosc In want Of odrrdHfed Carriages and Sl.iqhs
will perhaps do well call and what is being done al
the Old stand Of GILMAN & CAMP.
All orders promptly attended to.
JOHN W. CLARKE.
Montpelier, July 80 1855, 45tf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23
TTNION HOUSE RE-OPENED.-Thil

ITNION HOUSE RE-OPENED.-This
" well known and commodous House, formerly kept
by Col boutwell,, having been vastly and almost en-
titey remoddeled, has been opened by ALONZO RED
WAY.
Tho Union is the most conveniently located House in
Montpeer, being ia the centre of business and with its
Convenience must be the most desirable and popu-
lar resort for the Of business or leisure TO be found
In town
The public respectfully invited to hcstow portion
OF their patronage upon this House. Perfect satsac-
ton is guaranteed and accommodations excellent
Charges moderate. ALONZO REDWAY.
Montpelier, Aug 90 1856 OFF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23

~ ETLEMEN The FALL CAMPAGGN
NJ mas OFENED AT MoNTrELIEn
The richest and most desirable assortment Of TAI
LORING GOODS ever offered in Vermont, have just
heen received from New ork, consisting OF crrV rle-
" d OgoreoatBgs Br0adc0its, cstiagS and Pant
Null an offered at very low prices, in any quantity, or
4ilibe manufactured into Garments in any style desired,
In superior manner.
Also, from one of the best Clothing Houses in Now
Ready made CLOTHING expressly for the rctait trade.
Examination gratis.
S. C. WOOISON,
l3 Hubbard Block, State Street
n5 Agent for the sale Of William Celebrated Monthly
and Semi Annual Buet Of fashoHs, the only true re-
port for this country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23

~ There is a CocSney youth who, every
time he wishes to get glimpse of his sweet
heart, cries Fire !" directly under her win
dow. In the alarm Of the moment, she
plunges her head out Of the window, and in
quires "Whero :" When he poetically slaps
himself on the bosom, and exclaims-" Ere,
nv Haueelina :"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

back with the intention Of marry
Ing her. On the way he had pick
cd up a paper containing an account
OF her tragica} death. Feeling that
he was the cause Of her untine|y
end, hcart-sick and sad, he turned
back q changed and better lnau,~~
he had settled down, accumulated
property, and was d man Of stand
Sag and Influence.
The joy Of the girl, when she met
with her repentant lover, may be
imagined. They were married on
that evening, and the next morning
started for Pennsylvania. Ascer-
tanning the address Of her father,
they came on to this place as fast
DIS steam could carry them. Words
cannot paint the raptures Of the old
man as he clasped to his bosom a
daughter he has mourned as dead
tor six long years. Explanations
were made, all wa= forgiven, and
after passing g few days Of unalloy-
cd happiness here. they rct;trned to
their home in the Wus;..
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

Il love you, Rnth J.; you surely
have been able to discern it? Ny
love is ardent and sincere. Oh, say
that you will return it p
"Rste1z7s it, Paul No, no, not
|. I've striven hard to gain it; and
now I've got it, by your leave, I'd
rather far Tet027o it,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

A wagaainSone of our Southern
Legislatures, perceiving a mosquito
light on a neighbours hand, arose
with much ,1eliberation and forrnali-
ty, and addressing the chair, reques-
ted that said mosquito have leave
to withdraw his bffl,~
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06


A " TNEss.-Among the many.
singular anecdotes which Lord
Mansfield has been accustomed to
relate Of himself, he used to speak
OF the following with the most un-
affected good humor:
A st. Giles bird appeared as an
evidence before him IN some trial
concerning a quarrel in the street,
and 50 confounded his lordship with
slang, that he was obliged to dis
miss hun without getting anything
trom him. lie was desired to give
an account Of all he knew.
MY lord" said he, %sas I was
coming by the corner Of a street, I
Gagged the man."
:" Pray" sad Lord Mansfield,
what 'lGl do you call atagging g man ?''
"otaggging, my lord: why you see
l. was down upon him"
wv Gil, but | don't understand
down upon him. any more than
.stagggglng:' ggln Do speak to be under
stood.''
NV ell, ant please your lordshjp,
| speak as we'll as can---I was up
to all he knew"
"Io all he knew2-I am just as
much in the dark a. eYer"'
~, NV ell, then, my lord, III just
-. "Do So"
hy, my lord, seeing as how
bis tibby!'
os tne fellow was at length sent out
% court, and was heard in the hall
20 say to one Of his companions,
1stat T'a', Ne e had "glorioualy queer'd old
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

"Billy JONES'" said a. bullying
urchin to another lad, ''next time
| catch you alone, III fog you like
anything" "W ell" replied Bill,
j amt often much alone | com
monty have my legs and fists with
me.n
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

Take all sorrow out Of life, and
you take away all richness and
depth and tenderness. Sorrow is
the furnace that melts selfish hearts
together in love.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

r -
" 1 J

IN consequence OF a murder, Ia
tincturcd with the diabolical, ,,
was committed in Jefferson p
on the opposite side Of the ri
few days since. A German Il
Schroeder, unfortunately for
had an extra good Hooking frop
unfortunately, number twice
Schroeder and bis irow went to
with a barber named 4 oTte,
Tcuton. The frow Schroeder
a powerful amount Of favor /
eyes Of the knight Of the brus
lather-box, and the { II, whs
denly grew in him to the SIX
wood chuck, suggested to the K
that it was exceedingly desira
accumulate 50 attractive q pi
dry goods. Note was conv
Of this fact, but he didn't e,
know how to get over that litr.
pedIment to the transaction
husband.
But Mr.. No]te finally got ar
from some place, and a aho
from another, ard made the t
Gus proposition Of going oven
river to shoot ducks, to the hts
aforesaid. The proposition wa
cepted and the twain started O.
excursion. They went long
down a canal, when N olte, ins
Of shooting wild duck, blazed 6
at the duck Of the extra good-l
ing frow, as he was walking ah
and killed him extremely dea
Mr.. Nolte naturally supposing
the friends Of Schroeder would
attend to his case Immediately, Y
very delicate consideration, cen
ded to take care Of the property
He appropriated most OF the
cea:cd's clothes, knowing that
wouldn't want them any more ):
also g gold watch and some mon
Mr.. Lothario Nolte appears to b.
given up the frow entirely, after
murder, but he was three Or +
days in selling out his shop I
packing up, and he was on his y
to the railroad depot when arres
the same day that the body
found. The watch and clothes
Schroeder were found with him
The idea Of killing a man 50 d:
be enabled to make love to his ~
Or rather widow, is to me, on
the most absurd ideas | can in
inc; too absurd even to enter
head Of Teutonic barber. -.
such sanguinary operation can z
by any possibility become nece'
ry. ~
We have a plethora of ann
ments at present, and most Of IL
are very fairly patronised*
town throngs with members Of
Legislature, and it is said that :,
Speaker and "Mr. Preside1
are at times called, although Il
don't come, at suspicious houses
the night, and am azingly facet;
motions made towards bome)
gentlemen who have tatiglaed tht
selves with Investigations. ~x.
.V,ICI
"How is it thai: our parson,
--LATEST man living. can preach 81
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

The bridal veil originated in the
custom Of performing the nuptial
ceremony under a square piece Of
cloth, held over the bridegroom and
the bride to conceal the bushes Of
the latter. At the marriage OF a
widow it was dispensed with.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

An lrishman, who lives with a
vegetarian, writes to a friend, that,
# he wants to know what illigant
living is, he must come to his house,
where the breakfast consists Of moth
ing, and the supper of what was
left at The breakfast.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

When a certain bankrupt crossed
the English channel to avoid his
creditors, Douglas Jerrold remark
ed that@it was a passover which
would not be relished by the Jews.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

"Nonchalant'' means that pecu
liarly Indifferent look which is put
on by men "who never pay" when
dunned for money. It should be
written none she'll ont.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

Wonld it be proper, in speaking
Of a gunship with only one sailor
and her guns aboard, to say that
she was ladened with a salt and
battery?
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

~ A cotemporary has been
visited by a Bull; we presume the
animal was in search Of a calf.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-02-06

4 little fellow, who called to see
<'t the new baby" exclaimed, ooh,
such q tiny bit ofsquirm, no bigger
than a doll. and it amt got no eyes
at all'' A bit Of sQuarms-that
will do.