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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-11-20

a few days ago person doing business
in this city, but not in the arms business,
tied his horse near the door of an arms and
ammunition store, walked into the store, and
asked the price of government percussion
caps.
Answer. One dollar per thousand
Can't buy them any cheaper down east-
No
Tell me candidly, what Is your opinion
about speculation. can get three dollars
a thousand for them delivered at Havana, and
you know from the nature of my business, 1t
will be very easy for me to ship them
What do you think? Would you 60 IN I
No. would rOt.'
Why ?
The risk wonld be too great.
Why so 2
1 should be obliged to get permit from
the chief Of police to deliver you million
percussion caps an escort would be detailed
10 60 with those caps from here to your place
of business. They know you do not deal IN
percussion caps, aud you store would tbeIce-
forihEbe watched
Would this also be done if I bought the
caps down east:
Yes
Suppose was caught. what would be the
punishment.
Not very severe. Only your property
would be coufseated you would be hung for
treason
The risk is too great-it won't pay
a few evenings after this a person aged a.
bout thirty-five years, and wearing the uni
form Of United States naval officer, came
into the same store The time was ner dusk.
/ He requested to see price list of arms, sta
ting he wished TO purchase arms for the use
of the Spanish Government in Cuba.
The reply vas that he could Dot have II.
Because it cannot be needed for any hon
est purpose.
The stranger vas quite indignant about
/ this, and asked what warrant the dealer had
| for saying it.
/ Because the Spanish government is very
| well aware that arms and ammunition are
hundred per cent dearer IN the United States
now than iD European 1t has no such pres
! sing need Of arms ir Cuba that should pay
double prices here when 1t can send to Eu-
1 rope My advice TO you Is if you want 10
{ keep cut of trouble. not 10 make this inquiry
OF another person.
Sir, can bring letters from The highest
I authorities IN Washington 70 shoS who am,
and that am a true man
1t viii do DO good. Others have had
such letters and have been caught trying 20
1 sirurgle arms across the Potomac concealed
/ IL . cargo Of hay. The highest authorities
are frequsntly deceived
After this conversation the naval officer
walked of It may be well too add that tho
police IRE ou the track Of persons Tho are
engaged in attempts OF the kind above
recited, aud that their hope OF escaping de-
lection IS very slight.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-11-20

Ak AFFECTING INCIDENr.- a Philadcl-
phian who returned some time ago from Was
hingtou, related The following incident oF the
recent disastrous battle Of Bull Run
In the Government hospital on tbe day sner
the batJle, lay youthful member of the Ell
sworth Zouave CORPS who, notwithstanding
the frirhtfui nature of bis wounds, bore his
sufferings With patient heroism, akin to in
spiration. For a time be seemed unconcious
Of the presence of his heart broken mother,
who watched by bis c0nch fondls, yet il an
guish Of spirit. and lay Ike one in q trance.
At length, turning slowly over on his side,
his eyes met her-long agonized gaze
\ train Of long buried recollecuons seemed
10 have awakened in his bosom. and murmur-
ing With the ar.fulness Of child, kiss TIE
good night. mother" he fen back and WAS
dead.
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EEA Chicago paper having SAID the sec
eessioui>ts were in league with he'll reu-
tice suggests thit they are within less than
league Of 1T.
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TOL. 8---NO. 90
HOW THE REBELS TRY TO GKT
ARMS

a few days ago person doing business
in this city. but not in the arms business,
tied his horse near the door of an arms and
ammunition store, walked into the store, and
asked the price of government percussion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29
DIFFICULTY AND EEEoRr.

IT is not case, but effort; not facility, but
difficulty, that makes men. There is, per-
haps, no station in life, in which difficulties
have not been encountered and overcome be-
fore any decided measure of success can be
achieved those difficulties are, however, our
best instructors, as our mistakes often form
our best experience. We learn wisdom from
failure, more than from our success we Oft
en- discover what igiU do, by finding out what
will not do and he who never made mis-
take, never made a discovery. Horne Tooke
used to say of his studies in intellectual phil
osophy, that he had become all the better ac-
quainted with the country through having the
good luck to loose his way. And distin-
guished Investigator in physical science has
left it on record that whenever, in the course
of his researches, he encountered an apparent
ly insuperable obstacle, he generally found
himself on the brink of some novel discovery.
The very greatest things, great thoughts, dis
coveries. inventions-haye generally been
nurtured IN hardship, often pondered over in
sorrow, and at length established with diff
Guilty.
Beethoven said Of Rossini, that he had in
him the stuff to have made good musician,
if he had only, when boy, been well logged;
but he had been spoilt by the facility with
which he produced. Men who feel their
strength within them need not fear to encoun-
Ter adverse opinions they have far greater
reason to fear undue praise and too friendly
criticism. When Mendesohn was about to
enter the orchestra at Birmingham, on the
first performance of his Elijah he said
laughingly to one of his friends and critics,
"Stick your claws into me! Don't tell me
what you like, but what you don't like y
1t has been said, and truly, that it is the
defeat that tries the general moro than the
victory Washington lost far more battles
than he gained but he succeeded in the end
The Romans in their most victorious cam
paigns, almost invariably began with defeats.
Moreau used to be compared, by his compan-
ions, to a dram, which nobody hears OF, ex-
cept it be beaten. Wellington's military gem
ius was perfected by encounters with difficult
ties Of apparently the most overwhelming
character, but which only served to nerve his
resolutions, and bring out, moro prominently,
his great qualities as man and a general. So
the skilfil mariner obtains his best expert
enee amidst storms and tempests, which train
him 10 sell-roliance, courage, and the highest
discipline and we probably owe to rough
seas and wintry nights the best training Of
our race Of British seamen, who are certainly
not surpassed by any in the worId.-Sey
Help.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29

CHANGE IS POSTAL LAws.-An addition
TO the post office laws made at the late ses-
sion Of Congress comprises several provisions
of general interest. The postmaster general
is authorized to furnish letter sheets with
postage stamps impressed thereon, combin-
ing in one the sheet and the envelope. The
unclaimed money from dead letters is to bo
used to promote the efficiency of the dead let
ter office by providing for more careful ex-
animation of letters and for the return OF
larger number to the writer's, provided de-
tailed report of these proceedings be made to
Congress during next session. Letters re-
turned from the dead letter office are to be
charged the usual rates of postage, to be col
lected on delivery Advertised letters are to
be returned to the dead letter office, if un-
claimed two months after the date of the ad-
vertisement, excepting letters at sea ports
intended for persons on board certain desig-
mated vessels expected to arrive, and also
excepting letters specially marked to be re-
tanned a longer period 1t shall be lawful for
persons known as regular dealers in news
papers and periodicals to receive by mail such
quantities Of either as they may require and
TO pay the postage thereon as they may be re-
ceyed, at the same rates as regular subscrib-
ers to such publications. The ten per cent
rate Of postage mentioned in the act of March
3, 1855, (for letters to California, &c, must
be prepaid and all drop letters must be pre-
paid by postage stamps.
Hortcuturists aud pomologists will be glad
to learn that by the new postal arrangements
passed at the late session Of Congress seeds or
cuttings are classed as mailablo matter in
packages, and are to be charged with postage
at the rate Of one cent an ounce when sent
under 500 miles. and two cents an ounce
when sent over that distance. The package
must not exceed eight ounces.
The postage on letters conveyed in the
mail, from any point east Of the Rocky Noun
tains to any State OF Territory on the Pacific
coast. and from any State or Territory on the
Pacific coast to any point east Of the noun
tains has been fixed by the recent law at ten
cents. Heretofore letters conveyed by the
Isthmus routes have been subjects to the ten
cent rate, while those carried overland be-
tween Missouri aud California were only
subject to the three-oent rates.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29
GrnrraL iAlsrrLLanu.
HON WASN'T rAKEN DoWN.

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F"O'
In one OF our western cities. forgery to
large amount had been elected and the per-
petrator had escaped with the spoils. Ihe
place OF his concealment was not entirely
known, but he was supposed to be secre'ed IN
New York City.
In the city where the crime had been COM
mitted' held situation as lieutenant Of poo-
hce' and IN obedience to orders haa proceed
ca 20 new lorN IN seaIch ui the ioISe'.
1t was my hrst evening IN town. ana as
was sitting within the friendly walls OF the
st Nicholas wrapped IN cloud of tobacco
smoke anda fine specimen OF the latest style
of false whiskers ana moustache' saw enter
a very dear friend, from whom two years be-
fore, had paScs IN California.
As be passed, he glanced at me, but did
not recognize me. ! was glad of It, for 1t
assured me that my false whlskers would be
valuable aid TO me as a disguise IN the
search which on the next day l intended to
commence.
My friend lighted cigar aud seated HIM
self some distance from me. As could not
allow the opportunity to speak with him to
pass by, went toward hum and sad
Good evening, Mr.. Markham.
Good evening, sir he replied, at the
same tim looking at me as il endeayoring to
recall my conutenance.
When did you return from I'll Dorado ::
! asked of him.
"A week ago, but really you have the ad-
vantage Of me; inasmuch as you seem to
know my name, while do not recognize
you
Is that the case
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29
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rERMs.-Sl 80 cash in advance 81 90 " payment
is made in advance interest always chargable from
the cud OF year In packets address, 10 copies
Tor s2 90, and 20 copies for so 90, invariably ~
darnHce. aar
Annexed is a list Of agents to receive subscriptions
advcftsemeuts and communications, and acknowledge
payment for the same.
For Buintrec, J. HUTCHINSON Jr
Br1okdcld, Il. NJ. UPlIAM,
Berlin, ID. B. BOSwOKrH,
Cabot. T.. u. PUTNAM,
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Middiescx, JESSE JOHNSON, JT.,
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Rochester, A. CJSHMAN,
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South uardwick. ADOLPHUS HObTON,
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29

metic, finished Quackcnbos's History Of the
United States, used also as a Reader Wells
Grammar and Parsing; Corncl's Grammar
School Geography. finished.
Upon entering No. 6, or the Academioal
Department, the scholar is to review Geogra-
ply and Arithmetic, continue Grammar and
take up Analysis Of tho English Language,
aud will then be carried through such a course
Of study as is usually pursued in our Higher
Schools and Academies.
A large expense has been incurred in estab-
ishing this system Of the Graded Union
School, but the advantages and utility Of the
system are already very apparent. BY this
method, the teacher is enabled to instruct, and
properly drill a much larger number Of pupils,
by having less number Of studies in the
school, and thus secure to the scholars more
perfect mastery and thorough knowledge Of
the branches studied And tho it is more
monotonous and irSsomo TO the teachers than
the old method Of having greater variety
Of studies, especially in the lower grades,
still our teachers in these departments have
admirably adapted themselves TO their task,
and have given very general satisfaction. It
seems % have been the steady aim Of all the
teachers to have their pupils become thor
oughly familiar with each bran h studied. be-
fore leaving it for higher grade and it pa
rents and guardians would but realize the ne
cessty Of having the pupils possess such per-
feet thoroughness and familiarity with their
studies, and the advantage it gives them after
having advanced they would cease TO find
fault because their children are required TO
review frequently, and are not permitted to
ascend the Hill of Science at a more rapid
pace,
The late examinations. at the close OF the
winter terms, show that satisfactory progress
has been made. Spelling is still somewhat
neglected, but is gradually receiving more
nearly the attention It's importance deserves.
Great Improvement has also been made in
reading. Geography has been very thorough
ly taught, but the greatest Improvement is
manifested in Arithmetic and Grammar-par
ticularly In Mental Arithmetic Ii has been
truly surprising to witness the facility in re-
mcmberiug the terms, and the solution of diff
hcult problems by many young minds. They
give cheering promise ol future excellence
and emineuce in the process Of patient, cor
rect thinking. The study Of Mental Arith-
metic cannot be too much encouraged
Penmanship is an important branch of edu-
cation which has been too much neglected To-
our schools Very few Of our Tea hers are
in any degree competent to be successful
teachers is this useful art. In some schools
it is entirely neglected. Some attention has
been paid to il in most Of our schools, how
ever, during the past year. but is TO be hoped
that more attention will be given to it in fu-
ture.
We have had no systematic instruction in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29

A NovEL Insurance CAsE.--A clergy
man insured his MSS, sermons in the Astna
Insurance Co., some ten years ago. In NOV
ing into another house at Lookport, his log
hot. in which the MSS. sermons were left
behind, was burnt he went to the company
for the insurance money, which was refused,
aud an action resulted. The defence was that
the sermons were valueless, and not orthodox;
the old gentleman produced witnesses who
testified that the sermons had done them
good the Judge was unable to decide the
pecuniary value Of a sermon, but the jury gave
a verdict Of $4,000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29
Educational.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS, TO THE TOWN MEET
ING IN MONTPELIER.


Published by roto Of tbe I0icH
The C,,peri,te,,3oot of S,Jools re,neo,6,H,,
reports tbat dprin, tho mast ,esr he has srort
two dsvs in tbe exemination Of Teachers and
twelve dave in tb, o,or,io,t;on. of tbo school.
making fourteen d,vs in an Five summer
s,hooio in the Uuiou District. were ~;.;.sd
twice each. but the summer schools out of the
village. were not visited at all hy the Super
intendent. owing 20 the multiplicity Of his av-
ocations. | have also visited all the winter
schools in town. twice each
My plan has been to visit each school near
the commencement Of the term, for the pur
pose Of noticing defects, and making sugges-
tions of Improvements to the teachers and
scholars, and give notice Of public examina-
tion at the close Of the term. 1t has been my
object. however not so much to critcise and
find faults, as to assist the teacher and bene-
fit the school-not to create trouble in our
schools, bu, 20 preyentit
have granted licenses to fourteen teach
ers during the last year---twelve to female
Teachers, and two to male teachers. The
teacher in District No. failed to 90 through
with his school, not, however. so much on ac-
count of deficiency in education. as for the
want Of skill and discretion in the government
and general management of the school. He
appeared TO be qualified SO far as education
and moral character are concerned, but his
personal address and want OF manliness were
apparent, aud ought TO have been as percept-
ble to the committee of the District as to the
Superintendent The usual custom Of COM
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29
n 0 RI II T. RN r A l. r o A ID
~ WINTER ARRANGEMENT

will run as follows
ITp TnAINs. - Leave Concord al l0.35 4. NJ, or on
arrival OF trains from Boston, Worcester &c. for White
River Junction, connecting with train Vermont
Central Road for Montpelier, Burlington, Rouses Point
Montreal and Ogdensburgh the same day thence by
Lave Ontaro Steamers for Niagara Fails, &c. and with
train over Grand Trunk Railway for Toronto and the
West without delay Also, connecting at Potsdam with
train for Rome and New York Central Road and at
White River Junction with trains Passumpsie and
White Mountains Roads to Barton, W. and Litleion
n H.; thence by stage Sianstead, Newport Magog
Lake. White and Franoonia Mountains, &c.
Leave Concord al 3.3l p NJ. or on arrival OF trains
from Boston Worcester Portsmouth, Portland &c, for
Franklin and Bristol.
Leaye Concord at Is P.M on arrival oftTans from
Boston Worcester, Portsmouth Dover, NC, for white
River Junction. connecting with train over W. Central
Road for Montpelier Burlington, Rouse's Point, Mon,
trea and Ogdensburg thence by Steamboats, and Grand
Trunk Railway for the West. without delay.
DowS TKAIss-Leaye White River Junction az 2l5
A. NJ with passengers leaving Ogdensburgh and Mon
trea the evening preyous also at l220P NJ with pas
sengers over the W. Central. Passumpsic and White
Mountains Roads and Bristol s. 20 A. connecting at
Concord with trains for Manchester, Lawrence, Port
land Portsmouth, Nashua, Worcester, New York, Low
ell and Boston.
ONSLOW sTRARNS, Agent
Concord =. II. Doc. l. 1850
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29

long milliner's bills Yes it is certain. You
have always observed that when gentleman
IS examining little account" he always
scratches his head, and the longer the bill the
harder he scratches.
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From the Springfield CMass.J Republican.
WILLIE WENT A WOOlNG.

rom he Springfield Mass Republican.
WILLIE WENT A WOOlNG.
Young Willie went a wooing,
One pleasant sunday nighti
Went woonp Jennie Gilbert
Pray who had better right'
The dew was on the flowers,
The stars we're shining bright,
When Willie went a wooing,
One pleasant Sunday night.
The path lay through the meadow,
TO farmer Gnbcri's house,
And Willie trode a. gently,
And slJly asa mouse
But his heart IL grew tumultuoua,
When first be saw the light
In farmef 6ilbcrts parlor,
That pleasant Sunday night.
Jennie Gilbert was the mistress
OF Farmer Gibcrt's farm,
And many fond admirers
Had offered her their arm
Had told her how they loved her.
But 30 wasn't told Alright,
Until Willie went a wouing,
One pleasant Sunday night
She was her fathers an on earth;
Her mother. years ago,
Went down tho darkcucd valley,
And crossed the rivers flow
And Jennie grew o. womnuhood -
Other fathers homo the light,
Where Willie went a e11ilg,
Oneplcasant Sunday night.
Twas mover known what Willie said,
Nor how bis love hc told
Buf-Jenuie let him hold her hand,
(Pcfhaus NGt made hlm uod)
For be- kissed her on her burning check.
ff nr lIffIn hand hold ftuhf
Did Willie, while wooiug,
One pleasant Sunday night
The farmer iu the kitchen lone,
Sat hy himself spart
The wooiug in the parl1r
Madc sorrowful his heart
The hour hand on che Kitchen clock
Was standing holi upright,
Ere Willie left oG wooing
That pleasant Sunday night
To breakfast on the morrow,
Jennie camc ii'te late.
Her father razrl into her eyes.
And sought f1 read his fate;
But she kert hcr secret nnbly,
Her fathers raEc despite,
Said nnt a word ~ Willie
Or the pleasant Sunday night.
Dark-b,oaed sat Farmer Gilbert.
And with heightened face.
II thought uf AT fha emHfg rooms,
Within that pleasant place,
So sad vrs his demeAunr.
That Jennie. pale with fright
Thought Willie surc was tlb1oed
lum coming Sunday night.
nat Willie Gray was seat fr
THAT very blessed day.
Aud every hus was sctued
N.ro he vtnt away.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29

Ia Among the numerous applications for
office sent to our Representative in Congress,
Mr.. Sodgwick, was one from a clergyman,
asking Mr.. SIS influence to obtain a subor-
dina.e clerkship in the New York Custom
House for his son, youth he had never had
occasion to punish, and never knew Of his be-
ing guilty Of flschood; to which applica-
tion Mr. Sedgwick sent the following capital
reply, copy Of which has accidentally come
into our hands
SYRACUSE March, 1861.
Rer. Mr. P.--- My Dear Sir--ii yon have got son
who won't ie nor steal don't for Gods sake put him Ia
the New York Custom House lie would lose those
qualities there and other habits not half SO vrtnous
Still il you Inclined 10 put temptation in bis way,
instead OF beng careful and prayerf that Il may be re-
moved from him, will give HIM letter. providing any
friend OF mino is appointed Collector
G. u SEDGWlcK
-s8ce,so a a Joprasi
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~ A young lady has discovered the rea-
SON why married men, from the age of thirty
and upwards, are more or less bald. They
scratch their hair OF 10 dismay at their wiles