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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01
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A father was one day seated with his three
daughters, when their conversation turned on
their love for him, each being eager in assert
ing her affection, and insisting that he was
dearer to herself than to her sisters. Their
father listened silently for while, then said
" have been thinking, my daughters, of put
ting your professions Of love to trial Do
you agree to Il"
Professa, Promessa, and Ful6lia-these
were their names-at once assented. 4" Do
so, father" they said " am sure we shall
not fail in proving the truth of our love"
Very well, my children" he rejoined,
" there is a piece of ground in my garden
which | wish to have carefully weeded with
out injuring the young plants that have
sprouted there | have divided it into three
beds, and will assign one to each of you.
Tomorrow | leave home for a day, setting
out early in the morning, before you shall
have awakened from your nights sleep |
am very desirous that this work be finished
before my return Let us now 20 out and
look at the spot, and | will give you direc-
tions for the proper performance of the
task"
They accompanied their father to the gar
den, where he pointed out precisely what was
to be done-whch were the plants to remain,
and which the weeds to be ved-again
expressing his desire that the work should be
done in readiness for his return "Now, he
added A." let me see if you love me we'll
enough to meet my wishes. !"
His daughters quickly agreed to his propo-
sal That will be an easy task, father we
shall not disappoint you"
The next morning after their father had
left them they bethought themselves of their
appointed task, and went to the garden to
commence it. They worked diligently, fox
awhile, but finding the labor less easy than
they had at first imagined began to relax
their efforts. Professa complained that the
suns rays were so hot on her head, and Pro-
MESA that the wind blew, and both agreed
that it was very tiresome. They were sur
prised to find so many weeds among the plants,
and so firmly rooted They were weary of
the work, and began to reflect that there were
other ways in which they might more easily
eyince their love.
my children" said their father, as they
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01
Impeachment Trial.
SIX DAYS TINE GRANTED.

in fSb ~ luz nav 4 M
On resuming the impeachment trial yester.
day, at one o'clock, Mr.. Boutwell, presented
and read the replication of the managers
Senator johnson moved that copy be fur.
nshed the Presidents counsel, which was car.
ried.
The Chief Justice then stated the question
TO be on the motion, made yesterday by Mr..
johnson, to allow the President ten days fur
ther time to prepare his defence.
Mr.. Sumner opposed the notion and moved
an amendment, that the Senate proceed with
the trial at once, and continue from day to
day
Mr.. Edmunds moved that the court retire
to consider the application for time-which
motion was carried, yeas %, nays %.
On returning to the Senate chamber, the
Chief Justice at once announced that after
due consideration, the Senate had concluded
the ten days proposed by Mr. johnson should
be disallowed, aud that the defence had been
granted until next Monday, t30th of March, J
in which to prepare their ease, when the trial
of impeachment would commence
Mr.. Butler moved that the Senate, as a
court, do now adjourn until half past twelve
o'clock on Monday next, which was carried
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

restaurants; $50 hotels $3.50 cafes 740
pork butchers; 4,530 wine shops l,4sO
boot and shoe shops; ll04 tailorsi 1927
doctors; l,76O lawyers; ll2 druggists; l5O
bailifs $50 midwifes, licensed ia nota-
ries; 1893 bankers 4l2 goldsmiths and
jewellers; 6I2 soft goods shops; 242 confec-
TONERS; $40 tobacconists; 1,45s grocers
The city is illuminated with 25,5l5 gas Jets
-Four distinct companies are entrusted with
the cleansing of the streets, and employ 5000
persons--the only public employment free to
foreigncrs-who receive for ten hours work
daily, the men two francs and half, the wo-
men two francs"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

The following legal decision in relation to
Newspapers from the highest authority, we
wish every Postmaster aud every subscriber
to a newspaper throughout the country, would
take the trouble to read carefully
]. \ postmaster is required TO give notice
by letter returning the paper does not an
swer the law,) when subscriber does not
take his paper from the office; and state the
reason for its not being taken, and neglect
to do 50 makes the postmaster responsible to
the publisher for the payment
=. Any person who takes paper regular
ly from the Post Ofiice-whether directed to
his name or another-or whether be has sub
scribcd or not, is responsible for the payment.
3. If person orders his paper discontinue
ed, he must pay all arrearages or the publish
er may continue to send it until payment is
made and collect the whole amount, whether
it is taken from the Office or not
4. If subscriber orders his paper to be
stopped at certain time, and the publisher
continues to send it, the subscriber is bound
to pay for it if he takes it out Of the Post
Office. The law proceeds on the ground that
a man must pay for what he uses.
3. The courts have decided that refusing
to take newspapers and periodicals from the
Post Office, or removing and leaving them un-
called for. Is prima facie evidence of inten-
tional fraud.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01
Our Railroad Interests.

The Portland Erening Star publishes a
lengthy and labored communication, evidently
written by one Of their intelligent railroad
men, the drift of which is adverse to the Og-
densburgh road, at least by way of the La
moille Valley, and inierentially iavors the
Rutland route. But we do not now alludc
TO the subject so much on account of the COM
mumcation, as to quote from the editorial re-
lnarks of the Star which introduce the arti-
Gle. Ia says;--
To-day we print an article which claims
10 chow the resources of the Lamoille Valley
and what il can do for the Vermont part OF
the Portland 4 Ogdensburg road. The wri-
terdoes not believe in the practicability of
this road, on account of its cost, but, we have
a right to think, does favor in preference a
western connection by the Portland 4 Rut-
land. Now that the spring is open and other
uiscussions are, for the nonce, laid by, let us
settle upon plan to connect us better with
the Great West and put it through.
Our position is well known, we believe, on
the Importance of the Portland and Rutland
route to us, and il seems an enterprise easily
att4inable, but we have not the slightest doubt
that If the money can be provided, the Og-
densburg route would do still more for us,
though it need not necessarily defeat the 9TH
er. One thing we most sincerely urge. We
have had, all around, much indirect discus
SION, and even obscurity of manner. Now,
let us have straightforward facts and figures
that shall speak direct upon the great theme,
and for one we promise the largest liberty to
sli candid writer's"
That the people of Portland are in earnest
IN respect to improved railroad connections
with the West--that they have abundant
means to secure the desired end and that the vi.
talquestion will soon be settled, there can
be no reasonable doubt The friends of the
various rival roads are exceedingly active and
earnest in securing the ear and the favor Of
Portland. Have the people of Montpelier
aiM Washington county no interest in this
suhject? Can we afford to remain Indifferent
and inactive, while this great question is be.
ing virtually decided? 1t seems to us that
our experience in the matter of the Central
RAILROAD ought to have long ago taught us the
lesson, that little timely effort might obvate
source of perpetual regret and injury.
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temperance.
A Shot from a Long Bow.


CnWsrNN EvASs--the famous Welch
preacher--toward the end of his days labored
to advance the temperance reformation. A
brother minister, who condemned not him
self in the things which he allowed could
not be brought over to the total abstinence
system. Christmas polished an arrow, and
put II in his quiycr ready for use. He was
appointed TO preach; and, ~ usual, there
were gatherings from far and near to hear
him. Mr. W, of A., the min
lister alluded to, was there also but, as If in
anticipation of an attack, he at first said he
should not be present whilst Evans preached,
yet such was the fascination that he could
not stay away. By-and-by he crept up into
the gallery, where the preachers eye-for he
had but one--which had been long searching
for him, at length discovered him All went
on as usual until the time came when the
arrow might be drawn, which was done silly
and unperccived 81 had strange dream the
other night said the preacher. Z" dreamed
that | was in Pandemouium, the council
chamber Of Hades. How got there know
not but there was. | had not been there
long before there came laundering rap at
the gates. Beclzebub, Beelzebub! You
must come to earth Directly"
my WHAT'S 'he matter now
Oh, they are sending out missionaries to
Pre"eh 70 'he hea1hen' ,,,
" are 'ney naa news ''''S' LII be there
Beelzebub came, and hastened to the
place of embarkation, where he saw the mis-
sionarics, their wives, and few boxes of
Dipes ana .raets put on turning r4unu, ne
saw "a rows oi casks pileI up ana ,aCelea Eih'
mum branoy' @ gsc' ina' wiz po' s''u hei
no rear yet ineSe casks "'ii uo more harnl
unan ,nc poAes can w you :" ''N''g' ne
S're'eueu MS wings ior ne'i aga'l'
a''er Ilhe came ano'her iona eau
beeIEeoup' they are FORMING D'oie socle-
ues' mn
are ,ney inen must 20 ne went
ana iounu two laules gong from mouse 10
nouSg e, distributing .ne Woru oi uou; -,
,hls won uo' IN ,nougn, nc p9t l WI,
"atcn the result ne iauies V,sl'eu an ageu
'emaie' VINO received p'p'e WIN '"uen rev,
efehce ana many 'hanks' satan loi'ereu
ABOUT ana wheh the lauieS were gone saw ohe
oid woman come 70 her door ana LOOK around
10 assure herseii 'hat She was unopserVed,
ohe theh put on her bonnet ana WIN asmall
pr,e paiIel unuor ncr apron nas'eu 70 u'e "Gn' e..
Puplic-house; "ueIe SUE P"Mheu ntl ne" pl-
bic for a bottle of gin That will do, said
Beezebub "no fear yet And back he
flew TO his own place
Again came loud knock, and hasty
summons;
They are forming temperance societies.
Temperance societies What's that ; III
come aud see lie came and saw and
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01
hlnral and Religinus,
An Evening Guest.

If in the silence Of this lonely eve
With the street lamp pale lickering on the wall,
An angel were to whisper to me-" Believe
1t shall be given thee. Call whom should call
And then were 70 see thee gliding in,
Clad in known garments, that with empty fold
Lie in my keeping and my fingers, thin
As thine were once, to feel in thy safe hold
l shenld fall weeping on tiy neck and say
" have % sufercu sfncc-srnrc ''--utit my
Would stop, remembering how thou c0unt'st thy day,
day that is with God thousand years.
Then what are these sad days, months years of mine
To thine eternity full delight
What my whole life, when nyrald lives
May wait, each leading to a higher height
lose myself-I faint. Beloved, best,
Let me still dream thy dear humanity
Sits with me here my head upon thy breast
And then will go hack TO heaven with thee
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01
VOLUME e3-NuMBER az.
WHOLE NUMBER 32o7.

| My son Johns wife leaves her children to
the care Of menials They annoy and dis
tress her. Their noise makes her head ache
when she is not well-dressed. and their dirty
little hands soil her garments when she is
As for their manners, it is the business Of
the teachers TO look after them and what
are churches and Sabbath-schools good for IL
they do not take charge of their morals?
Nv wife's kingdom is her home. Here
she avishes her best powers and richest gifts.
reigninq a very oueen.
| NY son Johns wife is only aueep outside
her home. The shabby woman. dull and in.
different to those whose happiness or misery
depends on her moods, develops into the smi.
ling social queen in the presence of strangers
to whom she is under no obligations. and to
whom her smiles and frowns are of little sig.
ni6canee.
My wife's husband is known in the gates
when he stteth among the elders in the land"
Bless you He would never have sat there
but for her. How do you think heis known
Why, by the whiteness of his linen. and the
completeness of his buttons, and the tie Of
his cravat, and the sickness of his hat. and
the remnant of smile that settled on his
face when, after good breakfast, the little
woman looked him over and dismissed him
with kiss. He is known too, by the con-
tent that fills his heart and shines out of his
face with the thought that wise woman all
day long is watching over his interests and
looking after his dinner, and will be ready to
greet him, when the days work is over, with
smiles and kind words OF course the elders
know him, and envy him, and wish they stood
in his boots
My son John is not known in the gates,
for he does not sit among the elders Of the
land. Johns linen is apt to be soiled and
frnged at the edges, his buttons are often
lacking his collar does not fit, his cravat IA
tied carelcssly. his hat il rouob and his broad.
cloth dusty, while his face has an anxious
look that settles there when, after a breakfast
of sour bread and muddy coffee, he leaves his
wife in bed the baby crying, the little boy
riding the silk umbrella, the little girl sailing
her shoes in the bath-tub, the chamber-maid
giving warning up stairs that she is going to
leave, and the cook down stairs giving away
soap and tea to her sisters children. Johns
face scarcely brightens all day long. 1t Is
not likely to, with the thought that the in.
come of his business will not balance his fam.
lily expenses, and the prospect of going home
TO a suky wife. children ill-bred and neglect.
ed, servants wasteful and rebellious. a dinner
lily ordered and worse cooked. and pile of
bills from milliners dress-makers .bitcbers
bakers, and eapdlest;ck k.malers Tbs el5ers
don't know John but orea,lv Gar ,ba, ~,
club-bouse and w;ne-saloons vi, '"'
Nv wife's a children arise mn and ..,, ho,
blessed her husband also on5 ha rra;,asi,
her" Nv son John saws tho Lord osro In,
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haisnellanp.


some one has gone from this strange world Of ours,
No more to gather its thorns with its aowsrai
No longer to linger where snnbeams must fade,
Where, on all beauty, deaths fingers are laid
Weary with ngling LIES bitter and sweet,
Weary with parting and never to meet.
Some one has gone to the bright golden shore
Ring the bell softly, there's Grape the door
Ring the hell softly, there's Grape the door
Some one Is resting from sorrow aud sin,
Happy were carihs conflicts enter not in,
Joyous a. birds, when the morning Is bright
When the sweet sunbeams have brought their ght
Weary with sowing and never TO reap,
Weary with labor and welcoming sleep
Some ones departed for heavens bright shore
Ring the hell softly there's Grape on the door
Ring The boil softly, there's Grape on the door
Angels were anxiously longing to meet
One who walks with thcm In heavens bright street
Loved ones have whispered that some one is blest
Free rom earth- trials, and taking sweet rest.
Yes, there is one more in angelic bliss
ono less to cherish, and one less TO kiss;
One more departed h Heavens bright shore.
Ring the bell softly, there's Grape on the door
Ring tl'c hell soitiyi there's Grape on the doori
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

Low ONE ANoTHER.--lf You love, love
more. If you hate, hate less Life is too
short to spend in hating any one, Why war
against mortal who is going the same road
with us? Why not expand the flower of life
and happiness by learning to love, by teach
ing those who are near and dear the beautiful
lesson? Your hands may be hard, but your
hearts need not be, Your form may be bent
or ugly, but do you not know that the most
beautiful flowers often grow in the most rug
gcd, unshetered placcs2 The palace for care,
the cottage for love. Not that there is no love
in the mansion; but somehow, if we are not
very careful, business will crowd all there is
of beauty out of the heart. This is why God
has given us Sabbaths and Saturday nights,
that we may leave business in the Office, and
have heart-ceaning.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS Chicago
Eeeaiag Post claims for some young people
of " leading Chicago families" the credit of
having invented novel and pleasant evening
entertainment The ordinary programme is
as follows Instrumental music reading of
selections ten-minute lecture, and general
conversation thereon reading of original con-
tributions; vocal music, refreshments and
conversation instrumental music The young
people present are regarded, not as members
of society," but as guests Of the lady at
whose house they meet there being no formal
terms ofmembership, and the invitations being
at her pleasure. The guests appear in plain
dress. Neither church lines nor neighborhood
boundaries are considered theological and
political controversies are eschewed subjects
Of literature, art, music and recreation, upon
which all agree, are brought to the fireside !;
the controlling spirit is that of friendship, of
charity"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

Speak Gently, Mother.

Speak Gently, Mother.
GENTLY, mother, gently,
chide thy little one,
'rie n toilsome Journey
II hath just begun,
'iany n vale Of sorrow,
Many a rugged steep,
.ieth In IL pathway
And null on twill weep;
on then, gontly-gently.
Kindly, mother, kindly,
Speak In tender tone,
That dear child, rememer,
Echoes back thine own
Teach in gentle accents,
Teach In words Of love,
Let the softest breezes
lts young heart-strings move
Kindly -nothcr--kindiy.
Would'st thou have the setting
ora gem most ihir,
In crown Of beauty,
II were thine 10 wearf
Mother train with cnnti0n
That doar little onei
Guide, reproyo, and ever
Let The work be done,
Gontly-mo,hcr- gently
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

warded either to Rev. w. W. Atwater, Sec
retary and General Agent Of the State
Society, at Vergennes, or to
George w. Scott, Esd, Treasurer, Montpelier.
By order Of the Executive Committee,
G. VI. WILLARD, Chairman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

1t appears from recent statement Of
Hon. Simon Cameron in the Senate of the
United States, that Gen. Robert f. Lees con-
duet at the outbreak of the rebellion was even
more villanous than has generally been UNDER
stood Mr.. Cameron was il will be remember
ed Secretary Of war at that time, and had the
best opportunities to know what occurred
According TO this statement Lee actually in.
timated desire to be intrusted with the COM
mand Of the federal army in the field, and the
position was unofhcially rendered to him.
He returned verbal acceptance, and then
went to Virginia under pretence Of arraug-
ing his private affairs, and never came back
1t is fortunate that the idea Of actually taking
command and then betraying the whole army
into the hands of the rebels did not occur to
him; for if ii had the treachery would prob.
ably have been consumated,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

A Text WITHOUT SERMoN.--At Fulton,
Ill.,, few Sundays ago, one Of the town cler-
gymen opened services by reading at length IA
very full and correct local price curent--how
much four butter, meat, lard, eggs, etc., were
worth and the price of shoes, cloth, prints
and muslins He read the report without ex
planation or comment. But the most obtuse
soul in the congregation understood very well
what the strange proceeding meant. The con-
gregation took the hint and responded with a
liberal donation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

The National Republican Convention, which
is to convene at Chicago on the 20th Of May,
will comprise 634 delegates, including those
from the Southern States 4lS have already
been chosen, PIG more are 10 be elected from
the following States Illinois, 32, May O;
Iowa l6, May I; Minnesota 3, May l3;
Kansas 6, March 25 Nebraska 6, April 20;
Nevada 6, April 8 California 10, March 81;
Oregon g New Hampshire 10 1; Delaware G
Virginia 20; North Carolina IS; Alabama
is; Louisiana IA; Texas II; and remain.
der of the delegates for Maine and Massachu-
setts, in which States alone is the district sys.
TEN observed. There are threatened contest
ing delegations lin whole or in part) from
Pennsylvania, Maryland and California.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

"CAN YOU PRAY THAT2"-So queried
christian gentleman as ain acquaintance of his
was affirming certain sentiments which the
querist regarded as of at least doubtful quail
ity and tendency" Can you pray that 2'
The question was significant and pertinent.
1t is one thing to assert sentiment or an
opinion directly to God and in the immediate
and conscious presence of the Searcher Of
hearts. Men will often say that to each 9TH
er which they would scarcely dare to say to
God. Actions, too, have voice; they may
even speak louder than words and of the
" speaking" of much of our conduct it may
be well to ask :" Can we pray that ?" Should
we really like to carry the language of our
practice into solemn address to him who, sit
ting upon the throne of his holiness, interprets
things just as they are?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-04-01

TOO, father commenced my work in company
with my sisters, but soon the thought occurred
TO me that | would like to do something else
which might give you still more pleasure
The more thought of il the more tresomc
the work became new weeds seemed tc
Spring up as fast as | could pull out the 9th
ers This was my plan, TO wit One of my
schoolmates has been embroidcring an elegant
necktie for her father, and | determined that
you should have one as beautiful. | knew
that It would require nearly the whole day
TO accomplish the work, but thought il would
Dc pleasure to surprise you, and | would
hnlsh my task in the garden some other day
Therefore | left it, and just succeeded in fin.
ishing this before sunset. See, is il not ex.
quiste ?" and she held up the tastefully or
namented strip Of silk for her fathers admi-
ration.
" 1t is very beautiful my child" said he as
he glanced at it, but his oountenance was sad,
and turning to Fulflia, he inquired " And
what have you done for me- my daughter2"
" Father" replied Fulfla, Il found the
work in the garden more difficult than had
anticipated, but recollecting your express de-
sire that it should be done by the time Of
your return, considered it my duty to obey
you, and for that reason did not leave il un-
~ my poru0n was hnisned though l should
iHc nave oeen gao 10 nave had something as
pe"uIl,ul ,r' 70 one1 you as my sisters nave CIV
nav "o'N 'e'' "'c no ,''ilc ior o'ne' en-,
l9yments. | hope dear father you Will find
II well done.
Then the father callet tuliilia to him, and
with loving caress he said to her. You
my daughter have given the true proof of
affection to me IN thus obeying my directions
and iulhlling my wishes. was indeed very
deslrous OF having those beds ready for me
on my return"
lie left the room for few moments, aud
returned, bringing very beautiful lady's
workbox, OF rosewood, inaid with ivory and
mother OF pearl, complete in all its details
with the impliments of a lady's handiwork,
and on the lid, IN golden circle, were en-
grayed these words II ye tdre me-, keep my
commandments.
r. NJ 49, ~ ~ n