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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

How no SHARPEN A Mower
writes to the American Agriculturist: " To
properly grind and whet a scythe requires
some little practical skill, in the attainment
Of which tie beginner may be assisted by a
few hints. The cutting edge of a scythe or
similar instrument, when examined by mi
croscope, shows numerous fine projecting
points or series of minute wedges, which
are to be driven into the substance operated
on, to separate the adjoining parts. In order
that they may enter the more readily these
points should incline in the direction Of the
stroke given with the blade Of the instrument
In cutting with the scythe the edge strikes
the grass at an angle of about forty five de-
grees, and hence the grinding should be done
so as to have the points set to that direction
to the blade. This is done by keeping the
blade firmly upon the stone, with the point
drawn toward the body of the holder, at the
aforementioned angle with the edge of the
stone. Commence to grind at the heel and
move it steadily along as the work progresses
until the point is reached, then grind the
other side in the same manner
Never rub the scytho back and forth upon
the s.one, as though endeavorng to whet it.
The revolution of the stone will wear away
lut elttl uuNh uttltl lhhu luUOluR IT IN TINS
manner, 10y which the edge is likely TO be
made rounding, and to be set irfcguarly. 1t
is preferable to hold the scythe so that the
stone will reyolve toward the edge In TIN.
way the holder can sec when the edge is roach
ed, and the particles ground off are carried
away clean In the opposite method Of grin
ding there is danger of making feather
edge which will readily crumblo off, and leave
the scythc almost or quite as duh as before.
The blade should be ground equally on both
sides. In whetting a sclthe, lay the rife OF
milestone fat against the side of the blade
and give a light, quick stroke downward and
forward in the direction Of the edge, so thai
the scratches it makes shall keep the point
set in the same direction as given Thorn by
grinding. BY following these simple suggcs
tons a scythe may be made to hold its cdg,
twice ~ long as when the rifle is drawn along
the edge almost at random. A few strokei
carefully given will enable the workmen t,
keep the right direction and whet rapidly
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

in confusion, some Of our men jumped upon a
fence and tauntngly called them cowards,
told them to come back--that there was moth
/. ing there but militia,
Our loss was killed and 80 wounded, in all
Gs. The encmy's loss could not have been less
than 200 or 800 for at every point they were
terribly slaughtered A list OF our killed and
wounded is herewith forwarded. Among our
wounded ! regret TO name such gallant Off
GERS as Col Stoughton Of the 4th W.. Lieut..
Drury Of the 2d W., Lieut.. Martin Of the 4th
Vt, and Lieut.. Kimbal OF the 9th VI.
remain, very respectfully yours,
l.. A. GRANT, Col Cong Brigade
The list of casualties is substantially the
same as that already published by the State
papers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

READING ONK's OWN OBITUARY In the
days Of old Mycall, the publisher Of the New.
buryport Herald "a journal still alive and
flourlshing) the sheriff of Essex, Philip Bag
ley, had been asked several times to pay ur
his arrears of subscription. At last, one
day he told Myoall that he would certainly
hand it over the next morning as sure as he
lived. II you don't get your money to.
morrow you may be sure am dead, said
he.
The morning came and passed, but no
money. Judge Of the sheriffs feelings when.
on the morning Of the day after, he opened
his Herald, and saw announced the lamented
decease Of Philip Bagley, Esq, High Sheriff
of the County Of Essex with an obituary
notice attached; giving the deceased credit
for good many excellent traits of character,
but adding that be had one fault, very much
TO be deplored; ne was not punotual in pay
ing the printer.
Bagley, without waiting for his breakfast
started for the Herald Office On the way II
struck him as singular that none of his many
friends and acquaintances he met seemed Ia
be surprised to see him. They must have
read their morning paper Was it possible
they cared so little about him as 20 have for.
gotten already that he was no more; Full Of
perturbation, he entered the printing office
N propria persona, TO deny that he was dead
"Why, Sheriff" exclaimed the faction,
editor, " thought you we're dofunct.'
Deiunet,' exclaimed the sheriff, "wha
put that idea into your head Z"
"Why, you, yourself;' SAID Myeall. Ibid
| you not tell me-
"Oh ali yes !" stammerod out the sher
if WE'LL there's your money. And now
contradict the report in the next paper, if yo,
please"
That's not necessary, friend Bagey," sal,
the old joker; at oas only printed IN you
copy"
The good sheriff lived many years after thi
"sell, 4" and to the day Of his real death tool
good care to pay The printer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31
COMING HOME.

The following peasing anticipation Of Oh
relief from the tolls and dangers Of sol
dier's life, and return to the delightful en-
dearments and we'll remembered scenes O
honey was written by Capt. A. 2. Slayton
of the 18th Vermont Regiment:
It's cheering sight, yon Pickering light,
For the evening is chill and drcary,
And it brings the glow Of a hearth know,
With welcome rest FOR the weary
Ina little while, with a sunny smile.
My wife will haste 20 greet me
And our baby boy, with shout Of joy,
VIII stretch out his arms 90 meet me-
Others may stop at the first beer shop,
Willie ,hcr famiics beg or borrow
But the cup " tea that awaiting me,
VIII bring neither shame nor sorrow.
Around my knee. with joyous Flcc,
VIII be- happy children cIngug,
And sha ] hear their voices dear
A hymn az evening singing
Then my wife and will thankfully
Lead out our lie together,
And have no fear though storms De near,
Hard times wintry weather.
iifcswcN and tear We viii bravcly bear,
Sustained IA joy or souowi
We will face may the Ills NJ 90 days
Aud trust in God fnr The morrow.
Aud when at last lifc's lahorsarc pact,
Aud our bodies 90 dust are lying.
our souls shall rest iu the homo of the hlort
Where there will be NO moro sorrow crying.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

from iNf fiANiifiNiN NNIlINs
THIRTEENTH VERMONT REGIMENT.
The 3th Vermont Volunteers, commanded
by Col. Randall. were reviewed by Governor
Holbrook ON the 9th inst. The discipline
and intelligence o. this regiment, in both Of
icers and men, were the theme of praise by
every one. Together with the 9th they per-
formed a vancouver at Gettysburg as brilliant
as any exploit of the kind on the field OF
Waterloo. They moved forward to take the
place Of Gen. Hancock's division which were
broken and routed by the enemy. hey re-
captured four pieces lost by Hanoock's diyi-
sion, aud took two additional ones from the
enemy. In this exploit Capt. Coburn, with
his company performed distinguished part.
But the chief and growing vancouver of all,
was the change of front of the two regiments
ordered by Gen. Stannard, which brought
these regiments into line within pistol shot
Of the right flank Of the enomys charging
column. A wcll-direcled fire from THE posi-
ton moved down the enemy like grass. they
lay in rows like winrows Such was The reg
iment that was reviewed on the 9Th. After
the review, Col. Randall formed his regiment
into a hollow square and the Govcror adj
dressed them in an appropriate and eloquent
speech
After the address three hearty cheers were
given for the Governor. to whom the officers
were then introduced, the Governor having
been absent at Montpelier when they entered
the field The Field and Staff were Lieut..
Col. Munson. Major j j. Boynton, Adiulant
Jas. f. Peck Surgeon Geo. Nichols, Assist
ant Surgeon John ?. Crandai, Sergeant Ma
.ior Wallace n. Balou, and Quartermaster
Sergeant Guy Smith
All the officers appeared to be worthy lead
crs Of such men; and no higher compliment
could be paid them. Among them WAS a
spirited youth-a mere striPpling--a son OF
the Colonel.
During the review a handsome salute was
fred by the artillery soldiers Of the station.
In conclusion let US say that while the
cheers for the Governor we're loud ard hearty
the acts Of the regiment upon the field Ct bat
tie were still louder for the glory and honor
Of Vermont a hearty welcome to their re-
turn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

BRIDAL GREETINGS.

rsent With wreath Of geranium leaves in mid winter
A wreath, wreath Tor thee III Irvine
ia blend The rose with dc cypress vine,
ia gather wild flowers 81 every hue,
When evening had crowned them with drops OF a'"'
f}pi The old Ice King who lives AZ The North,
f-As sent a brigade Of frost troopers iotih, .,.
And their icc.bos are forged from The Ice KING heath
So the bright summer. flowers are frozen to death.
Thou'rt lovely aad pure rs o. lily-bell,
Aud I'D weave thee a wreath with magic speli
That should bind TO thy car youths Tying ir't'
And crown thy hrows with its pleasures sweet
But my hand may not purge Of its bitterness,
Lies cup Of mingled blcsscdncss
NJ hand may not hie's path for thy feet,
Nor gather It's thorns while leave thee tho sweet
So weave a wreath from my own winter bower,
Nor magic, nov spell nor cver hOwcr,
Sends its aid like the notes Of the dove,
NV poor earth bonn wreath ureathcs only of love.
EvAN0ELINB.
WinoosN valley. 1868.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

N : &c. :;:I !: !: s: !: !:
!. 8. !. !. 4. T. !. !.
,-,S q - -ss,,r,N= fceblcd, vitiatcd state
fF-fpf&S of the blood wherein
- q gegthat fluid becomes in
lt47i. WV y NllBs competent to sustain
,ssls.TN fHiisf5faslT the vital forces in their
So v x s1sss -~s vigorous action, and
Asl----Ie=A-~,sse 1lcavcs the system 20
- 's,-e - fall into disorder and
decay. The scrofulous contamination is va
riously caused by mercurial disease, low
living, disordcrcd digestion from unhealthy
food, impure air, filth and filthy habits,
the depressing vices, and, above all, by
the voncrcal infection Whatever be its
origin. It is hereditary in the constitution,
descending " from parents 20 children unto
the third and fourth generations indeed II
seems TO be the rod of Him who says, viii
visit the iniquitios Of the fathers upon their
children" The diseases it originates take
various names, according 10 the organs 1t
attacks. In the lungs, Scroiula produces
mbcrclcs. and finally Consumption IN the
glands, swclings which suppurate and be-
come ulcerous sores in the stomach and
bowels, arrangements which produce indi-
gestion, dyspepsia, and liver complaints on
the skin, eruptive and cutaneous affections.
same remedy, viz. publication and invigora-
ton of the blood Purify the blood, and
these dangerous distcmpers leave you. With
feeble, foul, or corrupted blood, you cannot
have health; with that q" life Of the flesh
healthy, you cannot have scrofulous disease.
Ayers Sarsaparilla
is compounded from the most ofocual anti
dotes that medical science has discovered for
this affecting distcmper, and for the cure Of
the disorders 1t entails That 1t is far supe-
rior to any other remedy yet devised, is
known by all who have given it q trial. That
10 does combine virtues truly extraordinary
in their effect upon this class Of complaints,
is indispumbly proven by the great multitude
of publicly known and remarkable cures il
has made Of the following diseases Kings
Evil, or Glandular Swellings, Tumors,
Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches and Sores,
Erysipelas, Rose or St. Anthony's Fire,
Salt Rheum, Soald Head, Coughs from
tuberoulous deposits in the lungs, White
Swellings, Debility, Dropsy, Neuralgia,
Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Syphilis and
Syphilitic Infections, Mercurial Diseases,
Female Weaknesses, and, indeed, the whole
series of complaints that arise from impurity
Of the blood. Minute reports of individual
cases may be found in AYER's AMERICAN
ALMANAc, which is furnished to the druggists
for gratuitous distribution, wherein may be
learned the directions for its use and some
Of the remarkable cures which il has made
when all other remedies had failed 10 afford
relief Those cases are purposelv taken
from MI sections of the country. in order
that every reader may have access TO some
one who can speak to him of its benefits from
personal experience. Scrofila deprcsses the
vital cneruies. and thus leaves its victims far
moro subject 10 disease and its fatal rpsults
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

NOTICE. your Money DO not he persuaded 70 pgr
chase articles at which do not contain The virtues %
"a cent bottle Madame Porrs Curative Baisam, The cost
which H great a. that Of almost any other
low price which 70 s sold maket the
prodt 10 he seller apparently small unpnncipd dealers viii
su times recommend other medicines which their profits
larger, unless the customers n. upon having Madame
Prfrr and none other Ask for Madame Poera Curative
Baam price ~ ccnt and 400 large bottles J, csu aud
take no other you not get at store can al
a. sofa By an Druggists and Siorekeeners At 70 cents and
va larger bottles al 20 cents
NALL RuCKEl, PROPRIETOR, New York.
Go g.. GOODWIN co... so. % Marshall Street, BOSTON,
General Agents Tor New England. I1;s9
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

Students enter at any slime. go vacations. Dsutl
time 20 complete the Course from 10 ~ weeks. As.
sistance rendered to gfaduaos 40 procuring situations
hraduates nre presented with elegantly engraved U
ploma.
o. For catalogue u 90 pages, specimens Of penman-
ship, NC, enclose two letter stamps, and address
LOWELL q WARNER.
1872 bnghauton, y. Y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

Both tho sons Of Edward Eyerett-one Of
whom has just graduated at Cambridge, Eng
land-haye been drafted in Boston. Both
have made up tleir minds to serve in person,
instead of procuring substitute or paying the
$500. MI Everett himself declares that II
he Is drafted. he will follow their example.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

A1t-zI full directions tor using and sent by
press, closely seaisd, TO all parts Of the country.
PRlCES-Full strength $40 half strength 50; quar-
ter strength, 80 per bottle.
TREMEMBER-Th medicine is designed cypress
+ IN ion OBSTINATE CASES, phich all other remedies
Of tie Kind hare tailed to also that Il oarrant-
ed as represented IN EVERY RESPECT, or Tie price
WtH be refunded.
and warranted. unless purchased directly Of Dr. A. at
his REMEDIAL INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL DIS
EASES, No. 2S Union street, Providence, r. l.
TIhis speciality embraces all diseases Of pirate
nature, both Of MEN and WOMEN, by regularly edu-
rated physician Of wenty years practice, giving them
his tch0ie attention.
TCousultations BY letter or otherwise are strictly
confidential and medicines will be sent by express secure
from obscruat0n all parts Of the United States Also
accommodations for Ladies from abroad wishing for a
and quiet RETREAT with good care until restored
10 health
dred thousand dollars paid TO swndling quacks an
nually, in New England alone, without ana benefit TO
20 those who pay il. All this comes from trusting,
trithou inquiry, TO men who alike destitute
Of honor, character and skill, aud whose only re-
Communication is their false and extrayagant
assertions in praise Of Msmselres IT, therefore, you
would avoid being humbpgged, take no mans word,
after iohdt his rrefelSi0HS are but MAKE INQUIRY.
IL will you nothing, and may you many regrets
for advertising physicians, in nine out Of ten
are boge there Is no safety in trusting any Of c un-
less you know irh0 and rhaf they
o. Or. NJ will send FREE, by enclosing stamp
above, Pamphlet on DISEASES or WOMEN, and
on lrrdte Diseases generally giving full information,
'oith me mast Wdou5ica references and tesfg,0nais
without which no advertising physician medicine oil
ths kind is deserving Of ANY CONFIDENCE WHAT
EVER,
uTOrders by mail promptly attended TO. Write your
address plainly, and direct 10 Dr. MA11lSON, as a.
bo'c, 62.l3
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BLOOD BLOODll BLOOD!!
Helmbolds Highly Concentrated Compound
FLUID EXTRACT SARSAPARILLA
SYPHILIS.
SYPHILIS
HELMBOLn,s ROSE WASH.

An excellent Lotion for Diseases Of Asypbnhc Nature
and as an injection in Diseases Of the Urinary Organs
arising from habits Of dissipation, used in connection
with the Extracts Buehu and sarsaparila in such dis
eases recommended.
Evidence Of the most responsible and reliable charsc
Ter will accompany the medicines.
CERTIFICATE OF CURES,
From eight To twenty years standing names known
to SCIENCE AND FAME.
For Medical Properties Of Buchu, see Dispensatoy Of
the United States.
See Professor Devices valuable work on the Practice
Of Physic.
Sec remarks made by the late celebrated Dr. Ply
Philadelphia.
See remarks made by Dr. Ephraim Mcdowell, cee'
DRAFTED Physician, and Member Of the Royal College Of
Surgeons, Island and published in the Transactions
Of the King and Queens journal
See Medico Cirureieal Review, published by Benjamin
Iravers, Fellow Of the Royal College Of Surgeons.
See most ofthe late STANDARD Works on Medicine.
EXTRACT BucIu, 81 90 rER hottie, Or SIX FoH - co.
EXTRACT sARsArARLLA, 81 90 PBR HrorIE OR SIX
roS s. 90. IMPROVED ROSE WASH, 80 rER BOTTLE Oh
TX FOR 50 80
Or halfa dozen Of each for 22 90 which will be sufficient
cure the most obstinate cases. il directions are adj
hered to.
Delivered tc any address, securely packed from oo'c-
walton.
" Describe symptoms in all communications Cures
guaranteed. Advice gratis.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31

This PAruoriC FRArEusIIY. being now prepared
establish It's branches iu Washington County invites Q
membership all loyal citizens of whatever party or sect
It's aims are the following.
To preserve, through al coming time. the unity Of
the United states from di.iut. gratiIn aud decay.
10 secure 20 postery our birtltlhts OF freedom %
conscience, speech and action.
g. To afford people % other lands aysiurn, ref
uge from tyranny. oppression and political wrong.
Z. To prrpttuafe thC memory u hr founders uf this
great Hepub and OF their worthy aud Immortal success
surs.
) I1tctch. hy covenants cmh .rns. and solemn crre
monies, tae htrmony strength aud beauty OF National
unity.
For fuN iuflru ton, Constitutions, Hy Laws, Nc
b2a, Chicago. Illinois $500
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31
GONORRHWA ANn SYPHILIS-
SEMINAL WEAKNESS.

Dr. D. deyotes great part Of his time to the treatment
othose cases caused by and solitary habit which
ruins the body aud mind, uniting the unfortunate in
hYiduAl ior business society. Some Of the sad and
melancholy effects produced BY early habits Of youth ar,
weakness OF tue byck ana Limbs Dizziness OF the head
Dmness Of sight, Papitauon Of the heart, Dyspepsia
Nervousness, arrangement Of the digestive functions
symptoms Of Consumption, sc. The fealfu Effects on
the mind are much TO be dreaded loss OF memory, con
fusion Of ideas, depression Of spirits evil fore6odngs
aversion Of society sclfdisrust mdty, &C. are Amone
the evils produced such persons should, before con
tempaung matrlnOny, consult physician Of experenc,
and be al once restored 70 health and happiness.
Patients who wish 10 remain under Df. BOWS treat
ment few days weeks, wll be furnished with plea
SAINT roomsi and charges for board moderate
Medicines sent TO all parts Of the country with full
directions for use, receiving description your cases
Dr. Dow has also for sale the French CApoties warrant
ed l,to.st preventative. order BY mail. Three Tor 81
aud ged stamp. 4SuO
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-31
THE NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDING.


This Course embraces Book Keeping u al its depart
mcuts, Peumautup, Commercial AIi,hmeiic, Business
Correspondence, Commercial Law, Political Economy
Commercial Ethics, Partnership settlement Detecting
Couutcriritcd and Altered Bank Notes. &c.
The Spmccfian System Of Pcnmauehipis taught In u
its varieties, by the most skiful masters NJ the
The Book Keeping department is under the special
supervision aud Instruction o. the Principal D. W. Low
TLI..
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HIaHLY IMPORTANT TO FEMALEs

IL IN DELICATE HEALIH.--Dr. bow, Ph,sirian
anu surgeon, No Z x hndicou Street, boston
is consulted daily for all diseases incident TO
the female system. Prolapsus Utenor falling Of
the womb, tluof Albus, Suppression, and other
menstrual arrangements, are ali treated upon new
pathological principles and speedy relief guaranteed in
ie" Gays no invariably certain rs the mode OF
treatment, that most obstinate complaints Yield under IL
and me afflicted person soon reoices in perfect health.
d. DOW has no doubt had greater experience In the
cure OF aseases Of women and children, than any phys
clan m Boston
boarding accommodations for patients who may wish
to stay IN Boston few days under hls treatment.
Dr. Dow, since loio, having confined he whole atteu-
ton 70 an office practice for Of Private Diseases
ana Female Complaints, acknowledge superior in The
United states.
n. B.--Al letters must contain four red stamns ID,
they viii not be answered
Once Hours from g. Nj 9r.H
April, 1852 400
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CEKTAIN CURE IN All CAsEs. OI

IfEKTAIN CURE IN ALL CASES, OR
- NO CHARGES MADE.--Dr Dow is consulted
daily from N. TO r. ", above upon all dicult
and chronic diseases Of every name and nature, having
boy HE uuweared attention and extraordinary success
gained reputation which calls patients from all parts Of
the county TO obtain advice.
Among The physicians ia Boston, stand higher in
she profession than the celebrated DIR. DOW, No En-
dcot street, Boston Those who need the services of
experienced physician and surgeon should give him a
call.
P. s.-Dr. Dow imports and has for sale a new article
called the French Secret Order By mail. Two for 81
and a rct stamp $500