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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

Coon AGRICULTURAL PRoMIsE. - The
bi-mouthly report Of the commissioner OF
agriculture for November and December
says
However great the loss OF farm labor
has been, especially in the western states, the
usual amount Of wheat, rye and barley has
been sown, the weather has leen unusually
favorable for putting these crops in aud hence
the labor of the country has had longer
time during which to operate. 1t has been
equally as favorable for the growth of these
crops, and should they escape freezing during
the winter the spring will open with the pro-
mise o. an undiminished yield Of these i'm
pottant staples"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

IY-The State Treasurer announces that he
has no more State bonds for ssls 3, present.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

A member Of the rebel Congress has pro-
posed that the Confederate Government buy
one hundred thousand negro slaves for serv-
ice in the rebel army, who, after the war is
over. are to be given to white soldiers ss re-
ward OF merit SO the negro is to fight for
nothing, and then pay the other fellow for
fighting. Did any Abolihonist ever charge
to slavocrats a degree OF meanness equal to
that
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

We have been experimenting on the Time
man long enough TO discover that be is thin
skinned very quite raw. Nobod,, we
hope, suspects US Of any desire to disparsge
Burlington We associate its scenery with
the description Of Mount Zlon--" beautiful
for situation, the JOY Of the whole earth
We never have seen,or read Of. any cumbna-
ton Of the beautiful and sublime in scenery
that excels that to be seen from the crest of
college hill in summers day. Z" Old Hur-
ricane," the famous correspondent of The
County Gentt,mdn, blows up the scenery of
California, as be does nearly every thing el,e
Burlington scenery excepted, Writing
from California, he says:
Go you to Burlington, Vermont look
out upon the blue waters OF the lake, over
and beJ ond where five distinct ranges Of the
Adirondack can be clearly traced, peak upon
peak, cloud and snow capped, rejecting the
gorgeous sun Iints-go there and look upon
beauty intensified, agony piled up, and after
that you will prate less of what is not hkensd
unto Il here"
/ And Old Hurricane named less than half
Of the beautiful picture.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17
powNs, yEGErABLE BALsAMIo ELIxIR.

DOWNS NEGEIABlE BALSAMlC ELlAlh'
The oldest and best Cough Medicine manufactured,
THIS standard old Cough remedy has now been before
the people nearly forty years aud has maintained
the highest rank among remedies for lungs throat and
chest II is and always has been warranted to give
entire satisfaction,
For Whooping Cough, it has no equal.
See circulars for certificates othe Hon Paul Dlllng-
ham, Lieut. Governor OF Vermont; Hon Bates Turner,
late Judge Of Supreme Court Of Vermont; Hon J. b.
Woodward, sargeon u 8. Army, and many other men
Of standing.
Price 95 cts rs cts and 81 ,25 per bottle Sold in
Montpelier, by N X Brown, Wood, BHby & Co. and
& p. Reh6ed Sold by all dealers in medicine in the
State. John +. Henry, Waterbury, VI, sole Pro-
prietor 4346daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

WHAT A OSE-LgGGED MAN CAN Do.-A
young man named Crockett, who lost leg
above The k ee, on the Boston and Maine
Railroad, wnen child, can perform feats,
with one foot, that few II aoy lads OF his age
in tits neighb lrhood can perform with two
feet. He will swim like a duck ,e caa run
as fast as the fastest, bounding on like deer;
and his skating is marvellous. A dozen lads
may start with him on the ice. but he is sure
to come out ahead Nor is it in straight
course alone that he shows his speed with
a crutch in one hand aud skate upon the
,oot. he will defy them TO catch him, and
dodge as nimbIy as a cat. We doubt if there
is boy that can jump higher. He will leap
fence as high as his head. and surprises his
associates by standing back to a fence that
will come to his shoulders, turning somerset
and coming down right end up upon the other
side. II is very doubtful had the two legs
remained to him, if he would ever have deve-
oped much spring and activity. He has
made up in training What he lost by accident.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

ladies' at a distance obtain this most pleasant,
healthy and sfHcien; remedy BY enclosing the price to
Madame M,uhceAu Female PhJ JsioAn, office l29 Liberty
Street or Box 1924 y Ci,J, and By return mail they
vii receive them with fan nstru ons and letter Of ad-
sire describing the various symptoms, causes, Sc. SC
ia ordinary etier envelope free from observation.
with postage prepaid She may be consulted with the
suc,est confidence. She guarantees positive cure TO
any lady no matter h.w complicated the may be.
MADAME MAURICEAU,
F,Hais PhysiciaH.
Ofice. 100 Liherty Street. n. Y. 43.55
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

DR., Walton, Sir II received the follow
ing description Of the slain IN the campaign
Of the summer, and although no. intended
for publication l thought l would send it you
and you could act your own pleasure
" l seem to see those slaughtered heroes
swimming the dark river. They have entered
its cold borders and the murky waters are
bubbling and groaning and the cold winds Of
death blowing over its CLASSY surface. Their
ghastly wounds are washed with its surgings
and the stream its CORY hue receives. Hark
hear murmuring sounds coming over its
dark channel. Soft, seet and melodious as
the harps Of God. Chorussed by the winds
o. heaven, their =" jubilate. pro patria mori :"
enters every household and bids them cease
to grieve, for they have fallen and in glo-
rious cause. | see them nearing the opposite
shore The battlements Of heaven are rising
TO their view. The blood red flag is unfurled ,
and myriads await their arrival. The shouts
OF the redeemed ring out over the waters, and
their re-answering peans making the golden
throned city resonant with music, seem to
watt back to broken hearts message from
tue very throne Of God" NJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17
INNOCENT BUT POTENT.

The never Failing Remedy, whose fame FOR purifying
ihe Blood extended TO every part Of the Civilized
world and should be in the postssion Of ,yery one Who
values health One or dose. in the commencement,
how many days weeks Of sokness may ihey uoi pre-
VENT -Four Pills Ia the besiRnng 1, more ehcacous
Than forty doses when the disea'es establish d.
Man would be happy, compared TO Nhat hss hi hsrtu
been his lot T., when sick, he at onSs took BRAN
DRETH Pills lie would not then be weighed down
b, long attacks OF disease The weak the feeble. the
inRrm, the nervous, the delicate, ate in fes dAJ
strengthened by their operation, aud the worst com
plants are removed by perseverance Adapted to all
circumstances and situations they the bes, medicine
Tor families to lake at sea-preventins seerVJ and
eosyeness requiring change Of diet, particular reg
imen or care against taking cold. 4l44'daw
sold by all respeetAhie dealer. medicines. dAw.l'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

The Philadelphia Press says in reference TO
the oil fever "We are now in the sitting
time. In a hundred days we shall probably
see one half the petroleum companies disap-
pear. Probably it will be a smash and some
body will get hurt"
Children stealers are at work in New York.
Several attempts we're made last week to kid
mad young girls on their way home from
school.
The City of Chicago, through the Common
Council, has made mag nifcent offer to the
State OF Illinois for the removal of the capi.
tai to that city. 1t offers site and half q
million of dollars for the erection Of the edi.
fee
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

The town Of Grand Isle recently voted to
pay the sum OF eight hundred dollars to each
OF the drafted men who may be drawn from
that town under the last call.
David Johnson, Esq, of Newbury, VT,
now in the S7th year OF his age, has signiied
his intention OF presenting eighty-one volumes
OF newspapers to the Vermont Historical So
oiety.
RE-PURoHAsED.-The copyright of the
Hon. Geo, p. Marsh's valuable book, "Man
and Nature" presented by him to the Sani-
tary Commission, has been purchased of the
commission By some friends of Mr.. Marsh in
Vermont, and presented to him. The Com
mission has thus realized a handsome sum
from Mr.. Marsh's present, and the copyright
is still under bis control.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17


1865. 1t shows the company to be in pros
porous condition, and eminently safe
Whole number of policies is
sued in last six months, 25lO
Whole number Of policies in
force, 1871
Amount of property Insured
in last six months, S2,635,420 90
Amount Of premium notes
taken, llO,1sl 90
Amount Of cash receipts, ls,459 81
Amount Of property at risk, l7,244,6s2 90
Amount Of premium notes in
force, 70l 1868 25
Amount Of net cash surplus, 32475 81
Losses in last six months, 3,199 50
The company is entirely out Of debt, ex-
cept for few small unadiusied losses, which
will not amount to over 5000 in all
The unlocked for increase Of $1,000 81
to the each surplus arises from the small a.
mount Of losses, which can hardly be expect
ed to continue.
SAMUEL WELLS, Treasurer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17
Miscclla

MoRg FRGgHrESED THAN HURr.--The
old story which attributed to Gen. Putnam
extraordinary eoolness lin the opinion at
least Of the British officers-because he sat
at his ease on barrel Of gunpowder with a
smoking fuze-but which proved after all to
contain mere onions or onion seed, has un-
doubtedly been re-enacted in more than one
form since his day since it is 80 very easy
to make believe" and pass off an empty
revolver for a loaded one, as was done by an
excellent and pious friend Of mine, Captain
c., in the Southwest. Having been or
dered to drive in certain pickets, the Captain,
with small band. proceeded to "driye'-
which he did with such success as TO frighten
into fight larger body OF men than his own.
Unfortunately, his horse was " just little
too good, and, excited by the headlong
chase, bore him into the centre Of the John
MES"
" | hadn't shot left in my revolver, but
| made the best Of things, and riding up to
gentlemanly looking officer who was separated
somewhat from the others, put my pistol in
his face, and told him to surrender. He held
a csrbine in one hand, aud his only answer
was to begin to search in his pocket for some-
thing. He did this twice--when | cried in
great rage Surrender at once, or you're
a dead man !! So he surrendered, but when
brought him into camp be remarked 1t
was tucked for you | couldn't find percus-
sion-csp Just when wanted one / replied:
. Il was uckior for you that my pistol was
not loaded at all Our Colonel recognized
in him an old friend from New Orleans-so
they paroled hin" - L. S. Service Magozine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

SAMUEL WELLS, Treasurer,
Montpelier. Feb I, 1865
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE Cox.
PASY.-The following is the semi-snnual re-
port OF the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, Of Montpelier, made February l,
1865. 1t shows the company to be in pros
porous condition, and eminently safe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17
~ClrTIOy To MARRIED. LADIRN

Y though always safe ard healthy, their efficacy
is such that NJ sdame Maurioeau must caution
ladies to abstain from their use during the period
specified In the directions
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-02-17

Office, l29 Liberty Street, n. Y.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14
An Argumentative Youth,

What thou hast to do, do is
with all thy might" said n clergy.
man to his scn one day.
$50 | did this morning" replied
Bill with an enthusiastic CLEAN in
his eye.
"Ah what was it, my darlingl"
and the fathers hands ran through
his oifspring's hair.
"Why | thrashed Jake Edwards
till he yelled like mad i"
Papa looked unhappy, while he
explained that the precept did not
imply in a cese like that, and con-
cludcd with:
=" You should not have done that
my child"
"Then he'd have thrashed me-"
retorted Bill. =
Better" expostulate9 bis sire,
"to have fled from the wrath to
come"
"fes," urged Bill, by way of q
final clincher. But Jake can run
twice rs fast rs | cans
The good man sighed, went to
his study, took up a pen, and en-
deayored to compose himself a ser
mon reconciling practice and pre-
ccpt.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14
SMistellaaeaas.


1t was estimated by the Quar-
termaster General, in his last aa-
uual report, that there were in tho
service Of the army about 172, 600
horses and 130, 900 mules. The sup
plyofcavalry horses averaged about
500 a day, which was also the mea-
sure of tho destruction of those
animals in service. During the
first eight months of the year 1864,
the cavalry ofthc Potomac received
nearly 1000 horses, and there were
issued to the army of General Sher-
man, through the Nashville depot,
between the first of November,
1853, and the l4th of September,
1864, 4l,l22 horses.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14

lost forever.
Monsieur Paul Dupont and bis
wife did not light the furnace until
they had unstopped the windows.
Then it was to make chocolate.
Mrs. Ruth had proofs other iden.
tity, and insisted on her unpro.
nounceablc name until they were
established. After which she &C.
cepted the name of Estelle again
with joy.
They were rich now, and, de-
spite the surgeons verdict, doubt
II Paul lost his arm, for some time
since Paiisian periodicals were
lauding Il picture lac had painted.
Was it a portrait Of Eugenie, Or of
her little Napoleon : And We read
u list of wondrous titled person.
ages, who had visited the atelier of
Paul Dupont.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14
Brevities.

A young woman is very much
unlike u horse. She loves to say
yes" but she answers "neigh"
to everything.
Men who fight duels have gene
rally two seconds to live after they
are dead,
Great thoughts are not produced
amid noise and mirth. The minds
thunderbolts, like those OF tho
clouds, arc forged in silence and
darkness.
Never sleep in tho company OF
ladies if you do, you can't wink at
them.
Imagination is a good blood
mare, but the misfortune is, she
has to many paths before her.
A groan heard by our ear is a
very different thing to us from a
groan uttered by our mouth. The
sorrows OF others seem 10 us hike
clouds that empty themselves in
the distance, but our own troubles
are like a storm bursting right over
head.
A week filled up with selfish
ness, and Sabbath stuffed fall OF
religious exercises, will maka a
good Pharisee, bat poor Chris.
tian,
Some men are like pyramids
which are very broad where +hey
touch the ground =; but grow mar.
rover as they touch the sky.
A Christianity which would mot
help those who are struggling from
tho bottom to the top of society,
needs another Christ to die for it.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14

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Combines every advantage for Cookln
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The Good Samaritan
Bakcs perfectly on Top and in the Ow =
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another.
The Ventilated Oven
BY the constant admission of pure free
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FOOD being baked.
Tho Hot-Air Draught
Raises the temperature of the Fire Box
and increases the heating properties
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The Good Samaritan
Has the most perfect arrangement roI
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The Good Samaritan
Has constant supply of Hot Wutcj
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The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14
Echo's Opinion OIL the Rebellion.

BY what argument could the
war have been prevented by Bu-
chanan Cannon
What was the result when the
South ceased to reason! Trea-
son.
For what kind of rule was the
ari 'tocracy aching. A King.
What power assisted in making
us again feel peace 2 Field.piecc.
What must rcb do before Il
yankee musket 4? Must" "git. "
What of the gentleman who rails
ed the biggest war whoops! Wore
hoops.
Is JEFF. Davis more than ordi.
nary man! Nary man.
What rebel is judged most lc-
niently by the people generally?
General Lee.
What is the Intervention plan
that Nap. laid out? Played out.
Shall we in future have rebel
lion everl Never.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14

A doctor wac summoned to a
cottage at Harwood, in England,
and found boy in need ofhis ser.
vice.
g Show your tongue" said tho
doctor. The boy stared like an
owl.
6 My. good boy, let me see your
repeated the doctor.
"Talk English, doctor, I" said the
mother, and then turning to her
son, said
"Hopen thy gobler and push
out thy loliker."
The mouth flew open and the
doctor was terribly "takep in."
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14

Sallie,n said a fellow, to a girl
who had red hair, 'keep away from
me; you will set me on fire." "No
danger Of that" said Sallie, "you
are too green to burn"
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14

Out of $4,000 applications for
pardon received from ex-Rcbels. IL is
stated that the President has actually
yardoned less than 100.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14

A teacher was catechising class
of little ones in u Sabbath school.
The question was asked, Who
was the wisest man! To which
Frankly s., promptly replied,
+. Abraham Lincoln"
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-09-14

81 am astonished my dear young
lady at your sentiments, you make
me start"
Well, sir, Pve been waiting
for you to start for the last half
hour"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-08
Attempt TO Flood the City with COun-
tcrfcft Money.

On Monday night gang of countcrfeitcrs was OBJ
served attempting to circulate counterfeit ton dollar bills
on the Albany City Bank
Lormer Peyton arrested by officer Jackson, OF the
Eighth precinct charged with Offering OF tho afore
said counterfeits at tho store Of w. c. Alburs No sos
broadway 1t is also alleged that the accused offered
similar bill at the Tontine Hotel, Broadway.
Previous to the arrest OF Peyton two strangers at
tempted victmze Mr. Alburtis with two Of the
terfeit ten dollar bills
Detective Mccarthy, OF the Twenty ninth precinct,
arrested young man named David Fowler charged
with attempting to OF tho above counterfe at
the Louvre, corner OF Broadway and Twenty second
street The complainant against Fowler is Ernest Il.
Bchr an attache Of the saloon.
The detective likewise arrested John Walker for
attempting to pass another OF these spurious bills at the
Louvre In this prisoners possession found several
packages Of good money.
Later in tho night ofncer Rowland, Of the Twenty
ninth precinct arrested William Nelson nj the same
saloon charged with attempting to pass one OF the Al
bany bills Bernard Barnday entered complaint against
the accused.
All the alleged counterciters yesterday arragned
before Justice Stemle acting magistrate at the Jefferson
Market Court, and committed for examination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-08

First Hsa Lady Evelyn was the favorte at one hun
dred to forty previous TO the start Sam Rowey took
the lead but was passed by the mare and Black
Jack. The marc went to the quarter pole four lengths
ahead Of Rowey who two lengths in front OF Black
Jack She kept In front and passed the half mie polo
three lengths ahead OF Rowley in 90 She maintained
the lead to the end, winning by two lengths Rowicy
second, Black Jack four lengths behind. Time 2b2
.yecond Hedt-The the favorite Mt four TO one
She took the lead aud passed the quarter pole four
lengths In front Of Rowley in forty seconds but soon
afterwards broke mp and the brown geldng went In front
Black Jack six lengths behind.
Third Heat Tho mare still the favorite, two TO one
being wagered on her winning. She took the lead and
kept until she reached the backstrech but there tho
brown gelding went up and passed her, and, taking
commanding lead, kept steadily nt his work, opening
gap Of lengths 10 the thrcequartcr pole Going
the homestrctch he broke up and struck pace then
changed his gait and trotted for short distance then
began pacing again. and continued on that gait until over
the score, length ahead Of the mare The judges
gave Lady Evelyn the heat Time, 2A2
Fourth Heok-Rowley took the lead with the word,
was never headed during the heat, and won by three
lengths, in 2;4z Lazy Evelyn second, Black Jack Ave
Ma Heat Five 70 one on the brown gelding. The
took the lead and kept front until reaching the
backstrstch, whom Rowley yoked her, and they had
beautiful struggle down past the old stand until Rowcy
broke, when the mare, getting away from him, main
tanned the lead 10 the end wnning by four lengths
] Time AZ