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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12
Wedding Gifts.

The custom of making marriage presents,
with their pretentious display before the we'd
ding guests, is generally regarded a. q nui-
sance. though the custom still aourishes, in
the sheep-like disposition of people to follow
the fashion. The Nac Church independent
has these good words on the subject:
Once only those who were related to the
young couple by ties of blood or affection
made gifts now a false ceremonial has re-
placed the old, honest impulse of the heart.
Very often those who are not sensitive about
paying actual debts blush the deepest red at
the bare idei Of entering tho gay bridal-rooms
without silver or plated ware. 1t becomes
the duty Of those who are truly generous and
sincere and strong to abstain from practice
which weak people have not courage to quit
without the example Of noher characters. If
every pair contemplating marriage would re-
solve to issue on the wedding cards, No pres
ents will be received, benefceut reform
would instantly take place it has begun al
ready in some towns selfish couples and
grasping parents would become ashamed to
angle in the pockets Of acquaintance for val
uables. We know that many bride would
feel it a sacrifice not to receive beautiful gifts.
God pity such a one, for she will be poor for
ever unless She learns to value royal spirtu-
alities before material spendors which are
infltrated with social ialsehood and moral
degradation. The childish little bride should
remember that piano laden with shining sil.
yer is not 50 great gain as she magines, foI
she must pay bnck when the time comes, OF
be considered consumedly meau' A wed.
ding may take place in the family of an ac
quaintanee.to whom she is indebted at time
Of pecuniary embarrassment if such a tim'
never comes, the money might still be bette
appropriated in relieving actual want. a
conscientious deviation from custom, when
is injurious to the public good, is genuine be
lcanse il reguires soma selt-eaeriGee To be nii'
Judged, and to 60 steadily onward in the pat
of right, upborne by no enthusiasm.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12
~Couldn't Cos he Sung Sow

Leaning idly over the fence a few days
since, we noticed little four-year-old " lord
Of the creation" amusing himself in the grass
by watching the frolicsome fight Of birds which
we're playing around him. At length bobo-
link perched himself upon a dropping bough
of an apple tree, which extended to within a
few yards of the place where the urchin sat,
aud maintained his position, apparently un-
conscious of the close proximity to one whom
birds usually consider a dangerous neighbor.
The boy seemed astonished at his impudence
and, after regarding him steady for a minute
or two, obeying the instinct Of his baser part,
he picked up stone lying at his feet, and
,ras J,rofariats to throw H. stoaaJinG himself
carefully for good aim. The little arm was
reached backward without alarming the bird,
and Bob was within an ace Of damage; when
10, his throat was sweled, aud forth came ma
ture's plea "A-link--a link---a l-i-n-k,
Bob-o-link, Bob-o-lnk ! a-no-weet a-no-
weet l know it-I know it a-link--a-
link don't throw it throw it, throw it,
throw it" etc and he didn't. Slowly the
little arm subsided to its natural position,
and the despised stone dropped. The min
strel charmed the murderer We heard the
songstor through, and watched his unharmed
flight, as did the boy, with a sorrowiul coun.
tenance Anxious to hear an expression Of
the little fellows feelings, we approached him
and inquired " Why didn't you stone him
my boy? You might have killed him and
carried him home. The poor little fellow
looked up doubtingly, as though he suspected
our meaning, and with an expression, hall
shame and hali sorrow he replied '' Couldn't
cos he sung so !'
Dear little boys don't stone the birds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12
Special Antices.
DESPAIR NOT you ARE NOT VET TNCURABIR
RELIEF IN AT HAND

| isrES TO rnE NoicE % ExrnRHscEl Ono Word 10
Ia the Dying should arrest tho attention and wake the
alarm Of Young Men In community, whore 70 many
are sinking under that long array Of evils thu, arsc from
that dreadful scourgo, solitary VICE and other indiscre
uons and youthful indulpncos. Listen, Young Mem
ere Il IL late and suffering In onervatnd voub pro
dcrninos the bodily health and the mental powcrs Re
momher and seek thc true physician Dr. FREDERICK
MORRlLL, Of No. o. Howard street. Boston. DO not
procfnstnhtci but go carly,-g0 when unorring ytup
toms tell you your condition Whom you are sensible Of
Woakness n the Back and Limbs Loss aud Prostrntlon
Of the Animal Functions and Muscular Power Derango
mcpt Of The Digestive Organs, Dyfpeptc Ailments, Con
eral Debility, and the common symptoms Of Lung Dis
eases, we'll the most terrible mental oocs, such
Meahncssp Mimi Alienation and osa OF Memory los
ltsancss m Ntcp toniusiun OF idcht, depression or
Spirits Hnhtual Sadness and Disqulctude Longing for
Change Evil Furoboliug Avoidance OF Society aud Love
OF Solitude and Retirement, Timldity, Mental Jncas
nuss Headache aud Indeed degree VI Insanity almost
terminating in absolute madness Co. young man when
nature thu bonds honeath the abuse heapcd upon her
0u To- lr Morrill, md De VIII give you restored health
WHOM uo body D. 0FtrthfDWn aui The mnd wrecked be
and bag cured nnumcfahio cases Of Nocturnal Em
sion and other terrible iuhctous nom tsfritul cause
In eases too of uonorfhoa. syphilis. venereal Com.
plants and others Vi similar nature have no fears of
The voice Of experience and be has cured more cases
uau ANY other living physic.nu-he has administered
every form oi Private Disease and h remedies are
sure, ai1 speedy and nallhle perfect cure is guar
anteod, and radical cure o. always effected.
Tho Docior's Female Monthly Dr0ps are the only sure
euro for all Supprcaous and Irregularities that were
knoWcleod 20 be the best In The world for removing OBJ
strncton and pr0ducns oularty u OBI eases of Female
Irrcgular.V Suppression Nca &c. whether riginatng
from cold 0f amy other causes. They are remarkably
mild and suro, nud the most convincing proofs %
their virtues the honrt which have been realized by
the afflicted u their u.oi The pI9p can be- obtained 81
Tor use All ottcrs attended to and Incidence drec-
liens &C., i1rwnricd Immediately 1905
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12
For tgnung Aadies.
LIVING IN THOSE WE LOVE.

ny scnHrER.
Whoever cannot live In those he loves,
In days whom they are far from him. yea dead,
Full oOcn must have lost them. Tie alone
possossos his beloved, his hearts niends,
In hlcsscd bright uninterrupted presence,
Who, iu their 7pir.t and peculiar being,
Lives 90 his days aud learns Go look on all
Events, and smile on ALL as thoy would do.
so have ! on and when The silent friends
Smiled irom my eyes upon word, a work,
Or poke aloud together with my might
Or gaclousy showed forth their joy from INC
Then have ] wcpi alone Their tranquil life
in me, has awod me like a miracle,
Aud deeply have felt So shall they stll
Dwoll with me all my days until the end
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12

TnE SPOKEN WoRD.--Boys and girls, what
is it YOU can never catch, though you chase
after it us on the wings of the wind2 You
car never catch the word that has once gone
out Of your lips. Once spoken, it is out oi
your reach do your best, you can never re-
call it. Therefore, take care what you say
Never speak an unkind word an impure word
lying word, or a proiano word.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12
Childrcu's Lives Saved for 80 Cents.

Thousands Of childron die annually Of Group Now
mothers you would apcnd ~ cents, and always have
bottle Of Dr. robla Venetian lnimont IN the house,
you need never fear osng little whoa attacked
with this complaint. Il is now q years since put up
my LAaincnt aud heard Of child dying Of Group
when my Liniment was usedi but hunireis Of of
have been reported 10 me- and many state Il IL
$40 per hottlc they would not he without H. Besides
which, Il certain for Cats, Burns Headache,
Toothachc, Sore Throats Swollugs Mump. Collie, Diar-
rhea, Dysentory, spasms Old Sores and Pains In the
back and chest No one once tries it who is with
out IT, It "a warranted perfectly safe to take internally.
Full Directions with every bottle. Sold by the Drug
gists. Depot, 10 Park Place, NJ 63 66-daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12
TmE LITTLE SHOE.

Laughing and husmIng an .dlo air.
threw The drawer contcufs aside.
Tdles ofoli days ] scattered thoro.
And papers in haste united.
Struck a. 10 wore hy "a random shot,
felt an old wound bleed anowi
Carelessly seeking know not what,
came ou little Shoe.
Memory dashed ON mci sadly sweet
Rang ont the merry laugh OF yorci
Echoed The beat Of those tiny feet
That pattcred along the floor.
Chubby round face so domuru and wise,
shono out with brow 80 angel-miri
Dreamy reflection of harc-h,ll eyes.
And halo of goldon hair.
Pet names, and jokes OF hcr infant play
Struck ON my heart viti o sudden blow
i.ifo la The morn uf one drcadml day,
And Death ere the .uu wns low
Poor little relic hricl hour Of sport
What shame 10 mo if tear. viii nll'
Spring timc Of hahyhood, oh, how short,
This poor uttio .hoo-how small
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12
WONDERFUL ll!lll!

The Secrets OF Love or Turkish Charm Of Eden, the
Arabian Love Phteran sultanas Groat Secret Of Fac
nation obtained in Egypt once in your possession you
have complete control any one you wish also ten
songs, Valuable Receipts Beautiful Arts, How TO Get
Rich, Choice Secrets, &C., all mailed for ton cents.
Address, TT. WOOD Vernon, Nj.
y870
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12

In Liie's small things Doe resoluie and great
To keep thy nu-elcs trained; know,st thou whom Pate
Thy measure takes or when She say to thee
" ] dud tlce worthy, DO this thing for me %
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12

CONCENTRATED ILUID EXTRACT
RSAPARILLA
ERADICATEs ERUPrIVE AND LUCRATIVE
DISEASES

DISEASES
Or fuE
THRO1r nose, EYES, EfELlDS sC4LP, md SKIN,
Which 90 di-nsure The appearance, Pu RGlNG the evil
effects of mercury and removing an tiuts the remnants
Of DISEASE, hereditary OF otherwise and taken hy
ADULTS and CHILDREN with perfect SAFETY.
TWO TAhLE-spOONsFILS vt thc Extract of Sarsata.
ra added in pint % water is equal % The Lisbon lic
Drink and one bottle equal 20 gallon OF tlo syrup o
ANI>rI, it4rf a.; I-r.rt.r J. ishet H. ti NJ,
icQthlrur cal Review The subject of the Extract Q
harapara n certain affections, By Ben anln Travers
J. r. s., Sc, Speaking Of those diseases and diseases
arising from The excess oi mercury be states that
tfg r. fgat ftf Ertflcf Of Ssg1 ~ potsr is sffra
ordinary, ian any 1ttfr drug aouanfs4 ulih
H sf 90 ft ffrrfrsf sense. f0H WA tiis fHt4bfs attn
butte, taf applicable % state Of fhf system nteH
and pei irritable rfaafrs otfr srbsrnccs or nc fp
fIfrr afsrN an aFf fnf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12
A uniyersal Cumtiye Prineinle.

Let the wise examine It's claims their confidence Mrs
Hooker Of Barnstable, Mass cured by them Of st.
Vitus's Dance Of fifteen years standing Ahram Van
Wart cured OF internal tumor by the use Of Bran
dreths pills when all other had failed DIR. Bran
droths onco, Brandroth House. New York Sold by all
Druggists GaGG-daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12

When the heart is pure, there is hardly
any thing which can mislead the Understand
ing in matters of immediate personal concern
ment ..-.... "a.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12
ORIsTADORo's HAIR DYE.
Cristadorols Han Preseryatiyo.

Crlstadoro challenges the world to produce prepara
ton for the hair that will accomplish what his preser
ygye and beauthor Is daily accomplishing in NJ " lie
point to hundreds of instances which II has pro-
vented badness lie guarantoos that shall arrest the
falling of Of the hair increase its volume render it silky
and plable and proyent or remove scurfo dandruG.
Sold by Druggists and applied by all Hair Drossers
Manumctory No. G. Maiden Lane, Principal Depot No
G Astor House. 63.G6-daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12

llELMBOLDs EXTRACT sARsApARlLLA cleanses
and renoYates the Hood insts tho ygor Of health into
e system, and purges out the huaioFs that make Ole
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12

CONCENTRATED EXTRACT sARsAPARlLLA,
Established upward OF eighteen year,. Prepared ~
II. 4. HELMBOLD,
el.Gs-iaw 59i Broadway, n. Y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-05-12
BRANDRErlrs pILIS rs RLEEnING.

Bleeding may give ease, because the blood len has
more rooms hut the docs not last and is followed
by permanent weakness.
BRANDRErHs PILLS relieve the circulation and
give ease surely and almost quickly bleeding
hut Brandreths Pills hurt, and the good they do
Is permanent because they take only what the body and
blood better without Purgaton with these pills
will he found
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-03

SOME of the Radical papers are
praising Mr.. Washburne, of Hi
nois, extravagantly for what they
are pleased to term his remarka-
BILE struggle in Congress through
out the session in favor of govern
mental economy" The Detroit
Mich. Free Press gives an in
stance Of the manner in which he
practices what he teaches:
"The devotion of Congressman
Washburne, of Illinois, to the cause
of economy in the expenditures OF
the government has just found q
fitting Illustration in the fact says
that paper" tina the wants the
United States government to pay
a lady for teaching French i'll
his family. He wants her tC
draw pay as a clerk in one Of
the departments This is model
Radical economist.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-03
A PIQUANT SPEECH ON TIsE
FINANCES

Senator McCrecry, Of kentucky,
delivered a speech in the Senate a
few days since in general review OF
national fuaaces, and the various
"plans" proposed for relief. 1t is
replete with humor and bristles all
over with happy hits, and withal,
is sound, sensible, and constitu-
tional. We have room only for
the following extract
The Secretary of the Treasury, in his
report, alludos incidentally to the in
equality of the burden Of taxation, and
doubtless realizes its utterly exhaustive
influence upon those sections where no
bonds are held and where none of the
interest is distributed But he forgot to
notice the hardship, the oppression and
the wrong involved in the act of depriV-
ing whole communities OF one lalf of
their estates without process of law and
without compensation, and then taxi E
the remainder to pay the interest on
claims which rest upon no more solid
foundation than their own. Has the gov
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-03

If the Washington correspond
ents are trustworthy, Gen. Grant
has become very communicative.
Not long since he was reported to
have expressed his opinion quito
freely of a number of distinguished
members Of his own party, but
thst was so telling in the points
made, that Grant was forced to
authorize Il denial of the affair.
Now another correspondent states
that Grant does not hesitate to de-
clare his opposition TO the lobby to
all his friends. Some of the latter
assert that he says decidedly he will
not put patronage in the hands of
such Congressman as lend them
selves to the various jobs now before
the two Houses; and that the in
flucnce he can exert upon those who
visit him is thrown constantly and
earnestly against all schemes by
which the lobby, aided by corrupt
officials, is trying TO get as much Of
the money in the Treasury as pos
sible before the fourth of March.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-03
rouTwuLL AND ISIS AMENDMENT

Mr. Speaker Richards, Of the
House Of Representatives, tclc
graphcd to Mr.. Boutwell, asking
GLOW does your proposed constjtu
tional amendment affect person,
now disfranchised for participation
in the rebellion ?" to which Mr..
Boutwell, replied, "Beaves them rs
they are" There is little doubt
that Mr.. Boutwell, intended that his
amendment should so operate. 1t
was exceedingly doubtful whether
an amendment simply comforting
theright ofsuffrage on negroes could
have been forced through the
House Of Representatives, and its
real intention appears to have been
covered up by what Mr.. Boutwell,
regarded as an adroit use Of words
The attempt had been made in sew
eral of the Northern States to en-
graft negro suffrage on the consti-
tutions Of those States, and had been
defeated by very large majorities.
For instance, when the Radicals
elected their Governor in Ohio in
1867, by majority Of three thou
sand, there was a majority Of fifty
thousand against negro suffrage.
There were but three congressional
districts in the State in which
there was a majority for negro
suffrage Other States IN which
the Republicans had majOrities, had
expressed themselves almost as de
cidedly against negro suffrage. The
Representatives from these States
would not likely vote for an amend
ment TO the constitution which
forced upon their constituents the
the very thing they had themselves
refused to do. 1t was therefore
necessary to fix up an amendment
which had the appearance of doing
more than was really intended.
Mr.. Boutwell's speech on the 23d Of
January, from which We have here
tofore quoted literally, shows that
he was at least willing TO make the
impression that the amendment en-
franchised every male citizen over
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-03

THE Washington Radicals can
not get the matter of an inaugu-
ton ball settled. They tried some
time ago to get permission of Con
gress to have the ball in the rOtun-
da of the capital but that was re
jected. They thought then to have
a reception, but the Senate has re,
fused permission for that purpose
The would-be dancers are now
going to try their powers with
Secretary McCulloch, hoping to sc.
the new wing of the Treasury De
partment, which will probably b,
finished by March. -ss..
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-03
THr soHooI. rUND REvGLATIoNs.

The public will read this morn
ing with interest-an interest in
which indignation struggles with
disgust-the astounding disclosures
in the Report of the Special Com
mittee on the School Fund made
in the House of Representatives
yesterday.
No country and no age, not even
this country in these corrupt times,
affords anything like a parallel to
he shameless yenality revealed in
record. There has been buck
STEERING for Office; there arc whisky
rings and railroad combinations
and speculations of various kinds
smelling to Heaven, but in its
height and depth, and length and
breadth, the School Fund business
surpasses all.
We have only space to call atten
ton to it, 1t stunned the Legisla.
ture yesterday and suspended
action for the time being. "Thui
bad begins, and worse remains be
hind" ugt-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-03
REMOVAL.
W. U. TELEGRArH g Co4 "

w. u. TKLEGRAPH CoMPANY. }
NASHVILLE, Jan. -, 1872
THE CITIZENS OF NASHVILLE AND v
i einity are respectfully informed that u
D. incipal Office has been removed from Chure
street 10 Ne. q College street. SeWanee Bioe
For the accommodation OF our eustoh lefs
will keen a Branch Office at cur old lOeatiol
"a Church street.
The liDeOf this Company extends to near
all principal points North, East. south -
West We are in direct communication WI
the Atlantic and Cuba Telegraph Canies.
Onr Commercial News Department reeeiy
daily Domestic and Foreign Market quotatloia7
We are doesrmined 10 do all IN our power !.
give our customers entire satisfaction, anu
SURE them that our rates shall be as reasOh a''l
Aa ;sn2o n Z, G. BOYLE. Manager
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-03

MOT HAVING IN COURSE OF ERECfit
IN Tailoring Establishment. land DO prosg,
of any, aud having no goods % dispose If nj
small advance on eostf To gentlemen faruis
ing these goods would say. that | will 4 is tins
up In the best style and at prices 70 sHit the
ha=d times.
Not having the means 10 procure foreign taller
and being vain enough to believe that thayil
cut most successfully for Mr.. Sam fritchitt Z
over tea years. have native talent of my 0W
and will devote my best energies to SUIT All vi
may favor me with ihsir patronage.
-By-the-by, heve secared the services Of
professional RenOvat0r Of clothes. the best
Inc cOuntry) and can guarantee satisfaction
that limo. DAN. y, SCANLAN.
54 College st. (Sam Pritehitt's old staHd,)
ocfEIlf Up stairs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-03
Large and Valuable Property
FOR SALEi b d
ONE-HALF THE PROPERTY
or TIE
I TEE NE - - H Il
Coal and Railroad Comply
FOR SALEI
FOR SALEl


YNHIS PROPERTY CONSISTS OF A COAL
il Mine, which, as now developed. has no
equal in the Southern States 1t has been PEN
etrated until there is AZ miles Of track mostly
laid with from under the ground The coal L,
beyond question, nexhaustible- 1t Is a good
crate coal and for making iron, burning In
shops, making steam, and especially In Its free
dom from impurities. as shown in the preserya-
ton of engines using it, it has no equal in the
Southern States. and no superior anywhere. In
addition to the mine. the company owns. lying
around the mines, about 1850 acres Of land.
from SEQ acres To- S.0cO OF which L coal land;
q miles Of railroad, nov in good order, with two
frst-rate engines. and about 100 cars, also, a
frst-rate saw and grist mill. several good dwell
ing houses and about 60 miners houses, l25
miners cars and miners tools. . .-....s
The permanent additions and Improvements
made to this property, in the purchase of add
tional coal lands. building ears. miners houses.
mills, rebuilding the railroad, etc.. amounts
since the war to about Sl5e,OuO.
Now the property is producing from 5000 to
5000 bushels of coal per day. with permanent
contract for freight for ten years. and with con
tracts for tho sale of coal at Nashville. Atlanta
and Huntsville for five years.
To good business man, or TO a number OF gen.
| tlemen who wish to make an investment, and
| who will put forward a good business man, q
bargain will be given in the sale of one half this
| property, which Us q certainty IN tho speedy
| return Of profits, and in the daily increasing
| value of the property. cannot be elseEherefOu
1 in Tennessee o.
The undersigned is fully authorized to con-
| summate this trade, and communications adj
| dressed to him at Nashville, will be answered
| and all the information given which may be
| desired.
The mercantile business connected with this
| enterprise amounts TO more than SlOO.OJO per
| annum, and the real estate belonging TO the
| company is rapidly growing in value. The prop
erty Is free from litigation and the titles clear.
| This is not an investment upon future pros
poets and conting encies, but any one wishing TO
| make the purchase can go to the mines. see all
| the property, examine the charter, which Is a
liberal one, see exactly what the daily business
| is, and determine upon facts, and not sPeeula-
| tion. what will be the character Of the invest
ment.
The undersigned feels assured disbursement
| ought to be made by men in Tennessee, as there
is capital and enterprise here as well as else
where r
Believing that no such offer has been made
| for an investment in Tennessee property since
| the war, the undersigned asks that men Of en-
terprise at once confer with him as to further
particulars. price, etc. oo1v,p D-.-.z..
ianl I'm Tennessee Coal and Railroad Co.