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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22

""s @Ntudteu III thiS niatler more Dy spec
ial antirathy to Mr.. Rollins, than by any
tenacious purpose to do any more gratui-
tous service for the democratic party
which5motiye could exert no influence with
him against Mr.. Harland. Further if the
President declines to offer the position to
Mr.. Harland, the Senate might still secure
his services by refusing to rstify any other
nomination; i'll which case he could act as
Commissioner until he received an appoint
ment under the new administration.
deem this important. Mr.. Harland has
proved his eminent qualifications for the
post by rapidly rising to his present place,
as fast as vacancies permitted, from first
class clerkship, without the intercession of
political influence, solely on the felt extra
ordinary value Of such an officer. That he
wants the Office | do not know, never hay
ing exchanged word with him, or with
any one who could speak for him, on the
subject. For the sake of this vast public
interest, hope he does, and that the
country will be sensible of its want of
him.
The Commissioner of Patents, it would
seem, was not altogether mistaken in the
suppostion that the qualifications of his
Examiners and Assistant Examiners need
ed examining, if a story is to be credited,
which comes to ME from reliable source !;
"Ilow many parts Of speech are they p"
asked the Examining Board, of an Assist
ant Examiner.
"Scyen :: a, e, i, o, u and sometimes W
and y,' was replied with u marked prompt
ness Of manner, as much as to say, "You
cannot catch me on any such question as
that p
:, 1t will interest farmers and Agricultur-
al Implement Makers to learn that Mr..
Cyrenus Wheeler, Jr.. has obtained an
extension Of seven years of his 6 patents
for as many Improvements on the "Cayuga
Chief" a Grain and Grass Harvester
known by this name, as improved by him.
His application was strongly opposed, in
the interest of manufacturers who would
like chance to supply the heavy demand
for the machines free from the inventors 5
rights. 1t was regarded as an important
case.
The Woman-Rights women of Washing
ton didn't like Horace Grceley's views on
"Jhe Woman Question:" in his lecture
the other evening. They think he failed
TO grasp the main issue, or else was pur-
posely anfair. He avowed himself willing
to have women vote in school matters, and
the like but he though if girls would ac-
quire more solid, and less showy, educa-
tion, to fit themselves for more numerous
occupations, and set themselves earnestly
about learning them, as a means OF life
support, instead of regarding everything
as a temporary shift until they can get
married, more would be accomplished to-
wards the enlargement of their sphere, in
dependence, larger measure of justice,
comfort and happiness, than by any exer-
else of suffrage.
Congrcss-both branches--yesteFday
adjourned over to Monday.
The Alaska money matter is bound
to undergo an investigation by Congress,
as / have, weeks ago, anticipated.
j. L.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22
Nj i = q q l l "a II v.
THE VILLAGE SEWING CIRCLE.
BY CHRISTINE Il. CARPENTER.
Morrisville, Dec. z.

A pRowsf summer afternoon hung over
the dainty little village Of Maysville, nest
ling among the green Connecticut hills
The leaves of the clustering vines framing
the pretty white cottages just stirred in
the sunshine, while even the bees and but
tqrflies crept to shelter in the hearts of
the great red and'white roses, family nod
ding to some occasional zephyr as it Ian
guished by. From the open windows of
Widow Mays " best room" a hum of vol
ces stole out upon the scented air, and
within, more than score Of busy hands
fashioned divers fabrics into fair shapli-
ness. 1t was the weekly sewing-circle of
the Maysyillc church, for which fair
was in prospect, a fact that formed the
secret of this feminine conclavc. Who
ever saw a sewing without its little
titbits of gossip? This was no exception
to the rule. Presently CHEEKY face look
ed up from its owners glancing needle.
"Do you know" said she to her neigh
Dor, "that I've quite altered my opinion
of Mrs. Wells, lately? Pray don't start
she has not arrived yet"
elbow is that? You used to think her
the most extravagant woman in the vii
lage, and Pm not sure but you were quite
right Tony certain knowledge she wears
the most new dresses, new bonnets, and
so costly, to say nothing of the style in
which those children of hers are primped
up You don't pretend to imagine that
her husband can stand it so much better
than others | might mention 2"
ooh! no; Mr.. Wells is not rich--only
comfortable"
II can't afford two new dresses to my
neighbor's one"
"Maybe you don't know how to econo-
mize."
"Economizc! I'd like you to point out
another woman in Maysvillc who can
stretch out dollar further'n / cam"
"Yes, | can do it."
"Just tell me, and I'll take losson
right off,"
"You might profit by it, too, as al
ready have"
ado tell"
'1t's Mrs. Wells"
"Mrs. Wells! That does beat my
time-to set her up as model! Now, |
dare say, if one really knew, she spends
lust three times as much"
"No, she doesn't, nor III fact any more
than you do"
"Oh, nonsense How do you get over
the four bonnets, and the dresses and fancy
furbelows one always sees about herr" The
little matron shook her head sagaciously
"No, no, Mrs. Brown, | calculate the
whole matter in plain figures. Now, fol
instance: There were my two bonnets last
year. Ned thought as how | should have
something better than the hideous thing
Miss Smith gets up in the village, SO
went to New York. Well, there were
two days lost just going and coming a
the very time Twas most wanted. l tree
myself almost to death looking for some
thing reasonable, and at last had to taxi
the nearest to my means. | thought ]
would do well enough till | got home, anc
Mrs. Wells called on me next day witt
the very lovoliest bonnet on her head
ever saw. 1t never cost less than twen
fv.ivc dollars in the city, | mean tha
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22

"A Dutchtuan was relating his marvcl-
ous escape from drowning, when thirteen
of his companions were lost by the upset.
ting of boat; and-h alone saved.
"And how did YOU escape their fate7"
asked one of his hearers.
II It'd not go in the pote," was the
Dntchman's placid reply.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22
Insurance.

CHAS. c. DODGE, General Agent,
for the FARMERS MUTUAL lNsURAScglC Co.
For Lamoille County.
:, lie takes this opportunity of informing the public
that he Is now authorized to insure
VILLAGE DWELLINGS
at from one-half to one-third less rates than they
can insure the same risks in the Vermont Mutual
Al iarm property insured upon equally favorable
terms All personal property insured at its full val
ue. Orders left at tho American House will be
promptly attended to.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22

BoAsrING OF PRoFLroAcY.-The genuine
man of gallantry generally endeavors to
conceal his successes but the counterfeit
has the ineffable meanness to boast Of fa-
vors that he has never received; and TO
represent that he is an object Of adthira-
ton in quarters where be is regarded "a
nuisance.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22
Dentists.

n w. & r. q. GILBERT, Dentists,
Nalto Building, opposite Office, Montpelier,Vt
BRANCH OFFICE AT AoRHIsyILL,
which will bo kept open by the subscriber for FEW
weeks, twice year, commencing the lst OF JUNE
and DECEMBER, during which he will be pleased
70 wait on his old friends and the public to whom he
pledges entire satisfaction in every instance or no
pay will be required. All work warranted, and
done at as reasonable prices hre charged by any
respectable dentist. II. O. GILBERT.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22
Licensed Auctloneers.

A. DWINNELL,
Deputy Sheriff. Licensed Auetioneer and Detective.
Hyde Park, VT.
All calls promptly attended to-
q W. DOTY,
Deputy Sheriff and Licensed Auctioneer,
NorrisYille, VT.
All business done on reasonable terms. Foreign
ouGines4, ol cited
j. N. PtHKER,
Deputy Sheriff irl licensed Auctsoneer,
North Hyde ark, VI.
dJHEtJl HAwsE,
Licensed Auetionecr
Wolcoit w.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22

HRNDEE & LEWIS,
Attorneys at Law and solicitors in ChancTy
Worthwhile, Vt.
Captain Lewis will give prompt attention to the
persecution of all claims against the Government.
Olflce in Masonic Building.
.. W. HRNDEE, G. J. LEWIS
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22
Attorneys.

BRIGHAM & WATERMAN,
Attorneys at Law and Solicitors IN Chancery"
Hyde Park, Vt.
Particular attention given to the collection OF al
claims against the Government,-widows, Invalid
and other pensions, bountes, back-pay, &c.
WALDO BRIGHAM, GEO. L. WATERMAN.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22

p W. ], PECK, Dentist
johnson, VT.
Natural teeth put in the best state OF proservatlon
diseases Of the gums successfully treated artificial
eeth made in every style known TO the profession
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22
miseeIlaneous.

v z ifkfNs,
'e W., topposiie Mansfield IIotsl.l
D. ~ -hocs American and French ConIee-
Z 'ul; Nn,s, Raisins Figs, Omnges i,smons, Tea
i"i's d sugar. Fruita OF oil binds-frenh anu
,ahn. Also Books gnd Stationery.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22
C. A. A. ANDREWS.
Plain and Ornamental Painter,

Plain and Ornamental PaIutar
Ao. Wolcott, vt.
ca1es i'er ssS enteen years experience. Mr. Andrews
,eelS confident that he can give satisfaction To ali
mno Yn may employ him in the line OF his trade
t iiouse ana sign painting Of all kinds done in the
est rates. 4 rais,11 s11Ieu' " io"-
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22

H. 0. HEATH,
Attorney at Law and solicitor in Chancery,
johnson, Vt.
Also Licensed war claim Agent.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22

POWERS & GLEED,
Attorneys at Law and solicitors in Chancery,
Morrsville, Vt.
Office formerly occupied by Hon. TGleed)
h. n. POWERS, r. h. ehEEp'
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22
N. p. LEACH

N. p. LEACH,
Teacher Of Music and Harmony, will teach
limited number of singing CLASSES in l.amolle
county during the coming winter, Special at
tention VIII be given to vocal, training and the
art arr oil breathing as taught by the celebrated Dr.
Chas. A. Guilmette, of Boston. also aren't far
Improved Pianos and Organs.
46 p. D. Address Watervlle, vt.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22
MISS L. NJ. LUCE.

MISS f. NJ. LUCE.
Miii u reopen Circulating Library,
anu ntatonsry with Millinery and Fancy Goods 81
s;loryos 'arasIy including Corsets lIoopskirts, Kid
tiee: Straws and Felts dressed nicely
FIRST door west Of New Church. Stowe. vi AZ
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-12-22
Physicians.
DR.. WA. ". F0SS,


DR. WM. ". F0SS,
No. HYDE PARK, VT.
Keeps constantly on hand and prepares fresh
supply of Botanic Medicines; also his celebrated In,
dian Medicines-such as his rhsmatic lIanents and
rhsmatic bitters for the Of Rheumatism in all
Its types and stages Syrups Of all kinds for the cure
Of female weaknesses Spring BItters. good as
sortment of syringes, supports and trsses, at his
Drug Store opposite Parkers Hotel. lyl
DIR. s. II. SPARHAWK,
Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon.
Norrisville, W.
DIR. DAVID RANDALL,
Physician and Surgeon,
Hyde Park, Vt.
Ofhoe at the residence Of Henry J. Lilley VIII
practice In Hyde Park and vicinity.
V. D. ROOD, NJ D.,
Physician and Surgeon,
North Hyde Park, Vt.
L. II. GROVER, NJ. D.,
Eclectic Physician and Surgeon,
Hyde Park VI
onee at his residence Two doors FROM the Church
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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

garb % prOwl and msrAnd5 q Do they imagine that
great people, nagnanim0es people, win permit the
black man, made free By their behsst 10 be ifamped IN
der FOOT and theft boon turned into cHrae2 Can they
believe shat the country v III not stand BY the who
10 The kme Of trial stood by the county, Are they
conscious Of danger in practically denying 10 the cit
lens Of other Etaes their constitutional right 0f ezsn-
ship 10 eli The State Is u not about time 70 have dOns
with the pefileut fosf will they still The wind
not content % haTsreeped the whirynd7 Why not ae
cept accomplished fsets however unwecDnei Is not The
southern confsdetaey defunct exploded, collapsed gone
Ike the bassles fabric Of vision burst like bubble
and leaving nothing in is place? Is not slavery dead
dead beyond the hand Of resurrection VIII not wise
men act upon these two facts and all they import
Then why c5ntend against the Inevitable why look
ournfaiy upon the past and not hopefully upon the u
turs Why seek to rebuild the wrecked and shattered
fortunes Of party that has entaied 60 much sorrow
upon the isn5l Why repeat the folly popularly de-
scribed crying after spilled milk p Why rsrsecut
the negroes, Why the Radicals Why waste your
time 10 the tourransns| and IN the obsequies Of tho
"lost cause7 Why make yourselves ridiculous By
m0uthing Of negro equality p Do you not see that
while you Sereookng backward and trying to reverse
The civilization Of the ags the world leaped forward
more than "eycle Of Cathay7 p Then Sismiss the
'Ost cause" into the limbo Of Ost and forgotten things
and join hst other cause" which represents humanity
and progress aad civilization, keeping up with is
moving columnsf
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
SeYmour,s Honor.

In what did the honorable obligation
consist, that made Mr.. Seymour declare re-
peatedly that he could not accept the nom
instion without personal dishonor? Was
il simply that he had stated thathe was not
a candidate, that he did not desire the nom
ination, and that he could not accept it, and
that if he should accept, after all these pro-
fessions, it would create the reflection that
he was insineere in making them?
If that is all, it would at the worst only
give rise 10 the suspicion that he had re-
fused when he was willing to receive There
is no deep aud tremendous dishonor about
that, even if il were true. But the fact
that he did refuse in the Convention, and
that the nomination was pressed upon him
with demand which would take no refusal
would exonerate him from all suspicion OF
insincerity in declining.
This was not that which constituted the
dishonor. It was that Mr. Seymour had
entered into a negotiation TO bring in Mr..
Chase as the candidate, anl that in that ne
gotiation he had pledged himself that he
would not be used as a candidate to pre-
vent the nomination of Mr.. Chase. And
vet he did allow himself to be so used
This was what constituted the personal dis
honor, and be embraced it. He was used
to defeat Mr.. Chase, after he had pledged
his honor that he would not, be under any
circumstances.
We remark this is in no spirit of dissat-
isfaction with the nomination Of Mr.. Sey-
mour 1t is intensely satisfactory TO Us for
several reasons In the first place, with
Mr.. Seymour as candidate, the Democrat
ic party goes into the contest under their
true colors. This is an assurance Of their
defeat The object of the Chase stratagem
was to use a nominal Republican to divide
the Republican party, and bring the DEM
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
A Bid for Rebel YOtes-Frank Blair
EuIOgILes the Southern Leaders,

The So called Conservatives of st. Louis
had q great demonstration on Saturday
night at which their opponents were fire.
quently denounced. Among the letters read
was one from Gen. L. p Blair, in which,
after accusing the Radicals of wickedly en-
deavoring to prevent the return of peace to
the country, he thus praises the men whom
he fought to conquer:
"What civilized nation on earth woul dies
itate an instant, If the opportunity offered,
to incorporate with themselves the brave
and heroic people of the South, who's forti-
tude and endurance, in q mistaken cause
challenges the admiration and respect ofthe
world Would France or England, or any
other civilized power, hesitate to give to
such men the full and equal rights accorded
10 all other citizens Would not those ma
tions be most happy to claim as their own,
such men as Lee and Johnson and host Of
Others and to confer upon those living he
roes the rewards which genius and courage
have always commanded? Would they fail
to honor and cherish, as part Of their own
glory, the memory of that illustrous throng
of the dead led by Stonewall Jackson?
Their fame belongs to our name and nation,
and their survivors, animated by an equal
courage and devotion, and inspired by what
we hope and believe is better cause, will
hereafter contribute equally with the noble
spirits of the North to the renown Of our
great Republic"
The motive for this hattery is too apapr-
ent TO require explanation.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
BOlting the Party.

The GerB,aHia, u Democratic journal
published in GAINESVILLE, Ohio, bolts the
nomination of Seymour and Blair, and
comes out for Grant and .Colfax. From its
announcement of reasons for this course,
we extract thefollowing
We believe it requires no bribery tor a
war Democratic, as we always consider
ourselves to repudiate that convention, was
Gen Sherman suddenly bribed, because he,
a Democrat, declared for Grant against the
New York ticket, or is Chase bribed because
he, ike me, declares there is no hope for
the Democratic ticket Il is no miracle,
nor does it require bribery, if an honest
thinking Democrat prefers Grant, with
Union Democratic principles, to man who
does not enjoy the confidence OF the land.
These are our political principles, which
we think, are settled enough; OF course not
settled, as the wool dyer Democrats used TO
say My father or grandfather was a
Democrat, l am Democrat, have been one,
aud with the help Of the Lord, shall be
one all my lifetime For principle is,
leave the party if you think it is wrong,
and go to the party which aims at right,
never pledge yourself to any party, because
il NAV fall
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
KNOXVILLE, TENN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST q, 1868

ocratic party into power. Mr.. Chase was
TO undertake to restore the ascendancy OF
the Democratic party in consideration OF
their running him for President.
And who supposes that the Democratic
party would change It's nature in such an
operation? The platform, whether Mr..
Chase or Mr.. Seymour had fixed it up,
would be but form Of words TO delude.-
II would not have changed the Ethiopian s
skin nor the leopard's spots. The game
was to bring the Democratic party into
power in all departments of the Govern
ment for personal consideration. Mr..
iSeymour's nomination makes a square con-
test. And, furthermore, we desire that the
Democrats shall nominate their best man.
We do not desire that the country shall
take the remotest risk of the election Of
their worst man, for the sake of beating
him moro easily-C Cincinnati Gazette.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

and slew in coming 70 an important conclusion.
Yet he is generally benevolent snd gives away ey-
cry year great deal Of money. He has, perhaps,
forty different applications week
On the whole, / rather like the Yankee charsc-
ter when / fully understand it--it is so different
from ours Il is really refreshing 70 meet With
such novelty in society. l should think it would
be sggrAvsting, however 70 those Who are sfter
money and are in hurry 10 get home, to have 70
wait their everlastingly slow movements. But it
takes every body 20 make world. The universe
would not be complete without Boston. l hope
some Of the BostoniAns will get 10 heaven, for so
ciesy in Paradise would not be complete without
the slow, thoughtful, inventive Yankee
VIATOR.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
The PrOpensIty to FIb.

Is there such a thing as an inheriteddis-
tast for the truth Judging from the dogged
preference for falsehood which some folk
manifest ever on occasions when reason
must tell them that veracity would serve
their purpose best, it really seems So That
a propensity to lib sometimes runs in iami-
lies is beyond dispute The sins of the pa
rents are not only Cisited upon their chill
dren, but, in many instances, appear to be
inherited by them from generation to gener-
alton. An evil twist in the nature OF a pa
rent is, we fear, more apt to be inherited
than virtue; just as physical ugliness is
more frequently transmitted by descent than
physical beauty. We do not believe howev-
er, that tendency to lie is, under any cir
cumstances, ineradicable, if taken in time.
Hereditary diseases of the flesh were once
thought to be incurable; but we know bet
ter now and charitable Christians, also, be-
lieve that hereditary moral infirmities are
not beyond the reach of moral medication.
But mendaeity must be dealt with in The
gristle a mature falsifer is hard subject.
II is next TO impossible TO school his vile i'd
iOsynocracy out of him. With children it is
otherwise. The value and importance of
truth may be 80 impressed upon them by
counsel, by illustration, by disipline, that
they will never depart from it in after life
The most untruthful child, we are inclined
TO think, may be reformed by a proper
cousre Of treatment. Mere Hogging, howey-
er, which is the usual prescription, will not
effect cure. It's only result in nine cases
out of ten, will be 60 render the recipient
more cautious and methodical in his fabri-
cations. Convince an unduthful boy rea-
son that honesty OF speech is the best policy;
that lying is not only an offence against
God, but leads inevitably to temporal deg
radiation and ruin, and you will have his
self-interest, pride, and conscience all on
your side, and may safely count on his re.
formation
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
ENVY.

Wherever the child of genius has chanced
to live, the voice of calumny has dared to
speak Fortune has not seen fit to confer
the boon of extraordinary gifts on her favor
ties unenvied, nor privileged them to the
stand OF merit without exertion on their
part, but has left them shining mark to
thekeen darts of malice consequently those
who have risen to distinction and eminence.
either on account of their talents or merits,
have been called to suffer many privations,
and to stem the current of much opposition
and while few have courageously faced ev-
cry storm and surmounted every obstacle.
many, very many have yielded to cireum-
stances, or, covering befour the ominus fu-
ture, have accomplished but little in life,
and, what they dreaded most, died "unwept.
unhonorcd abd unsung1
True genius, however, is not esily dispir-
tied by ordinary circumstances, bat, rising
above expressions murlSy gloom scornes a
like the poisonous venom of the folded snake
and the taunting sneers of meaner things.
Yet, gifted as some may appear, useful as
some may be, all who accomplish much that
is great or good will receive the opprobri-
GUS epitbets of those beings 4 will not call
them men or women) who would gladly
climb where those they hate scarce deign to
tread.
Those ancient bards who's words were mu-
sic and whose breth was fire, as well as our
modern throng of rhyme inventors, often
complain Of the worlds wide caprices, and
their whole history seems interspersed with
glowing pictures, disappointed, etc. How
ever much the world may admire The scin-
tillation Of great mind to-day, it would de-
thrown the object Of its alteration to-mor-
row, and whoever attempts In the of man
kind to glitter, must likewise expect to suf
fer, blush and weep. ErcedHge.