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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18
FillaI Duty and Obedience.

Olympias, mother Of Alexander the Great,
was woman Of ambitious disposition, and
occasioned much trouble to her son. Never
theless, when pursuing his conquests in Asia,
be sent her many splendid presents out Of the
spoils which he had taken, as tokens of his
affection. He only begged that she would
not NEEDLE with State affairs, but allow his
kingdom to be managed peacoably by his
governor Antipatcr, When she sent him "a
harsh reply to thi, request, he bore it patiently
and did not use sharp language in return.
On one occasion when she had been
unusually troublesome, Antipater sent him
letters complaining of her in very grieyous
terms. Alexander only said, Antipater doth
not know that one single tear of my mother
is able to blot out six hundred of his epistles"
A boy was once tempted by some of his
companions to pluck ripe cherries from tree
which his father had forbidden him to touch
"You need not be afraid" said one of his
companions, "for, if your father should find
out that you have taken them, he is SO kind,
he would not hurt you"
That is the very reason" replied the boy,
"why | would not touch them
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18

Little Fanny was going away with her papa
for short visit to one of her aunts. The
important business Of packing her yalise had
been lett, at her own request to herself
81 have seen you do it many times, mother
| am sure shall make out very we'll"
Mother smiled, but gave the desired per-
mission.
BY and by Fanny came slowly down stairs
and said rather hesitatingly, " am afraid,
mother, | shall need larger yaliso, | can't
get half the things into this one | have laid
out to take"
Mother will be up soon and see about it,
Fanny dear, said mother cheerfully. Per-
haps | can improve upon your packing"
So one thing after another was laid out,
refolded and carefully put back again, and it
really seemed as though they had shrunk
themselves into half their former space. Ey-
cry little nook aud creyice of room was econ
omized and mother remarked when she had
finished
"You can fill up this space with dozen
nice apples, if you like, for your little cousins "
81 don't know how you did it, mother, " said
Fanny, thought(ully.
d" 1t was because | had a method about it.
| thought over every piece put in work
ed slowly, and was satisfied that each article
was in its best place before left it, There
is nothing that saves time and labor like order
and thinking well over anything Now in the
morning | think well on my day s work before
| begin it. Sometimes | write the items
down, but not always. Then | follow my plan
as nearly as possible. In this way certainly
accomplish third more than | should do
without any method. So, Fanny, learn
useful lesson from this packing experience,
You often complain that the day is too short
for all you wish to do. Put method into
your doings, and you will be surprised to fl nd
how it saves time Let all things be done
decently and in order, is Divine direction"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18


He left large property" was the closing
sentence Of a recent obituary. How many
reflections it suggests What pity he was
obliged to leave il He was taking great
delight iu collecting it. 1t was all the fruit
Of his own energy, industry and good judg-
ment he had to leave it, and he went out Of
the world as poor as he came in. He might
have taken it with him--or rather he might
have sent it forward in advance. Every dol
lar given in humble faith TO scatter the glad
tidings of salvation, every cup Of water given
to "a disciple every tearof pous sympathy for
the suffering, every gift Of his kindly charity
to the needy, would have been treasured-laid
up in Heaven. How much more blessed to
go to, than to leave, a large property!
John Wesley always preferred the middling
and lower classes to the wealthy. He said
If | might choose, | should still do as
have done hitherto, preach the gospel to the
poor" Preaching in Monktown church, a
large, old, ruinous building, he says
suppose it has scarce had such congregation
during this century. Many of them were
gay, genteel people, so spoke on the first
clements Of the Gospel but | was still out
Of their depth. o how hard it is to be shall
low enough for polite audience -
Some churchman has accurately computed
that if ten families consecrate one-tenth of
their income to pious uses the result will
maintain an eleventh family, viz the pastor
Any church of ten families is therefore de-
monstrably self-supporting.
"God always hears when we scrape the
bottom of the flour barrel" So said the
child of poor widow to his mother, one
morning, after she had prayed as only the
needy can" Give us this day our daily
bread" Beautiful faith of childhood. Why
may it not be ours God always hears the
prayers Of His children, and lie knows when
to answer Our spiritual as well as our tenn
poral wants are known to Him, and every
sincere cry for help enters His compassionate
ear. When we feel entirely our dependence
on Him when our stock of pride and self
confidence is exhausted when earthly friends
and earthly comforts fail us then the hum
6le cry of 90, my Father" the oitenest
brings the speedy answer, Here, my child"
God always hears when we have reached
the depths of need and cry to Him for help.
Beecher compares a text to a gate opening
in the Lords garden, and says that many
ministers, instead of unlatching the gate and
leading their hearers in topluck the fruit and
flowers, content themselves by getting upon it
and swinging to and fro.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18
The Defective Stone.

Don't put in that stone said one mason
20 another, as they were working tooetber ON
the rear wall Of church Can't YOU see
it's poor quality, all daky. and will scale away
to pieces 2" "It isn't very good grain. | sec
but it fits in here, and don't want to wait
for another Besides, YOU can't sec it from
the ground, and nobody will take the trouble
to climb up here to look at it, You'd
better send for another block. That isn't fit
for the wall it won't stand the weather and
If 10 should 90 to pieces. it will damage the
whole building IS guess it won't DAMAGE
you, nor me either; SO here goes" And he
lifted the block of loose grained. Aakv free.
stone into its bed. though the outer thicknesses
cracked, and the she'll slourhed off, lie
dashed over it trowelfull Of mortar. and
went on with the next tier. Nobody could
sec the defective stone. for il was covered bv
projecting buttress. and only the two stone.
masons were present when it was laid. But
though unseen, it was not safe. and time
brought about its own result. Every sun.
beam ooscned its texture a little. every storm
helped to crumble off a minute fragment and
little by little, after many wears. the Stone
crumbled away. That was bad enough. but
that was not all. 1t CHANGED that one of tho
great beams of the roof rested few tiers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18

90, my trod soul, be patient Rougho-t rIuls
Fold over sweetest iruiugo heaviest clouds
haia the most ample harvest on tho Gcldss
1ho grass grows groenest whore the wIntfy SHOWS
Have nliou deepest, and the mlrest flowers
Spring nom old dead decay The darkest mine
Yields the most flashing jewels from e. cell,
And stars arc born of darkness, day ofnight.
% my tired soul, De patient Yet, for thee
Goo. on the secret alchemy Of life,
God, the One Giyer, grants no boon TO earth
That hc wlthold from thee and from the dark
ofthy deep sorrow shall evolve new light,
Sew strength to do and suffer- now resolves.
Perchance new gladneas, and fresh hopes
o, thore are time. when can no more weep
That have suffered. for know great strength
Is born Of suffering and trust that stll,
Wrapt in The dry husk imy outer life,
bic warmer .oods than ever yet have burst
From Ice dull covering stronger purposes
Stir consciously within. and mako me great
With anew lifs-a lito akin TO Coils
Which J must nurture for thc holy skies.
Hep mo thou great All-patent for the flesh
VIII nmet.mcs mltor and the spirit fail
Add TO my human thy Diyinest strength
Whom next ] waycri rouse my faith as now,
That out of darkness may see great light
And follow where it ever leads--to Thee "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18
haiscella anenus.
oUn DAILY nRnAD..

heggar-hoy stopped ct rich mans door
81 avn houseess and friendos. and faint and poor,
Said The pcggar-boy, as the tcar-drop rolled
Down Die thin check blanchod with want and cold
con give mo % crumb from your board to-day,
To help the bcgarboy ON his way"
" Not crust, not o orumb,n the rich man solid,
" BE oa and work for your daily bread 100
The rich man went to the parish church,
Ills face grew grave as he trod the porch
And the througng poor the untaught mass,
prow back 20 let the rich man pass
The service begun, tho choral hymn
Arose ard swellcd through the long alslcs dim,
Thon the roh man knclt and the words he said
Wore" Give us this day our daily bread 3"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18
Fnt the ifnung.
TWO LIrrLn KIrrrNs.

TWO LITTLE KITTENS.
Two little kittens, ono stormy night.
Began to quarrel, and then TO dght
One had a mousse the other had none,
And that was the way tho quarrel begun
"t'll have that mousc,n said the biggest cat.
You'll have that mousci Wen soe about hat.0
81 viii have that mouse" said the oldest SON
You shan't have that mouse " said tho little one.
told you before IL was n stormy night
When these two little kittens began TO fghti
The old woman seized her sweeping broom,
And swept the two kittens right out the room.
The ground was covered with frost and snow.
And the two l.ttlo kittens had nowhere to got
So they laid them down on the mat at tho door.
While the old woman finished sweeping the loor.
Ihon they crept in as quiet as mice,
An wet with tho snow aud as cold os Ice.
For they found was better TINT stormy night.
Io iie down and sleep. than to- quaro. and sight
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18

cONNECTIcUT WUTU4L
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
or HARTFORD. CONN
ASSETS over fl-uou1i
no. ofmemhers 6tp10.
ANNUAL INCOME oyer s-ooo0
Iqooas From hsf,7-u done. orer 81 3l10o,
Which IS more than suidgiont 90 pay an II. losses
Iu LARGE DIVIDENDS reduce The actual co.t Of In
20 ie1 fsaH any other Company
A. c. BROWN General Agent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18

Particular Intention paii To Ruling and Prn ting Blank.
ani making 60 order alb kinds OF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18

BLANK BOOKS, LEDGERs JOURNALS, town AND
PROBATE RECORDS. BOOKS FOR BANKS RAIL
ROAD AND OTHER CoRpORATIONs,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-08-18

What Henry Beaumont"
The same, but | thought you knew it."
When the visitor withdrew, Mrs. Beau
mont ordered carriage, and Immediately
drove to the hotel where her husbands uncle
was stopping She sent up her card and re-
quested an interview.
The servant soon returned with another
card, on which was traced the significant
words; :" Nor AT HONE"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-09-10

but because he expected its perpetuation, the
destruction Of the Republic, and the establish
ment Of despotism Disappointed in his pre-
dichons. he grows daily more incorporate and
more offensive The quotation. at the begin
ming Of this article testi6es to the depth Of his
selfdegradaton.
We cannot avoid the conclusion that much OF
Mr.. Carlyle's raying is the most absurd atiecta-
ton. We all know now that the "terriole pas
sion - with which Andrew Jackson used TO
brighten timid visitors. was a harmless weapon
which dropped from his hands in the presence Of
one who feared It not Carlyle, old and con-
ceited, the former object Of fattery and adula-
ton, attempts to play the literary autocrat, and
frighten a world which be can no longer instruct
or amuse All his life professed hater Of cant,
he il now ensliyed by the very vice which he
preteud= to despise. Charles Lamb used to
affect aiiectaton, and here is Carlyle whose cant
Is hatred Of cant. He is strangled by his own
philosophy-the victim of his own guillotine
Re can have sort of selfish consolation in the
reflection that England is travelling TO the same
hospitable haven as ourselves. So says Carlyle,
and we gladly accept his testimony to the liberal
tendency Of his country. Heis correct in affirm
ing thar the direction of the two nations is the
same Spain, Austria, and even France, are
also pursuing the same downward path. The
movement is general, and, notwithstanding Mr..
Carlyle's warning, it will continue until the men
whom he calls heroes and saints, but whom the
world calls usurpers and desp Is, sh III no NOR
appear. ut what shall he sid Of a scholar,
a thinker, teacher, who find for this grand
spectacle oaly gloomy lamentations and re-
proachos,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-09-10

ihe only information, as vet, has come from
spanish sources, and consists of vague and con-
Trajectory rumors This fact may be regarded
as proof that the negotiations are not concluded
at least not unfavorably concluded. Various
statements have been published Of the PROPOSE
tons mace by our government, and the counter
proposals offered by Spain. There is consider
able unanimity among these, however, as t" one
fact. viz.-the unwillingness of the Spanish au-
thofities to concele that the Cubsns have con-
guered their Independence. The Regency is
amusingly, though by no means unnaturally,
pertinacious in this particular.
1t is perfectly obvious that necessity alone led
-pain to entertain any propositions towards
Cuban INDEPENDENCE, and that the hberslty Of
the terms which she viii accept rises and falls
with the fortunes of the Spanish arms on the
Island 1t can hardly be expected that the al
yances of SPAN will at present tie very LIBERAL
From several pretended transcripts Of her aiti-
matum, we select the following a. having strong
internal evidence of probability Itpnrports to
be extracted from lert,r written from Madrid,
by Nr. Forbes
First-the Cubans to lay down their arms.
-econd-Afier peace Is r stored, the Jubans
to vote upon the question Of their own iniepea-
dence
Ihiri-If at such M election they vote to
sever their connection with Spain, then a sale II
Spanish property in Cuba is TO be made to the
f,tI.r,a 40 Sr,i,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-09-10
CLUB RATES.


elects Peter T. Wazbburn and the Republican
STATE ticset by shout t,csafy thousand MATURITY
a state s,ua.e unanimously republican and a
House OF the customary overwhelming kepub
lcau strength Tie conyass throughout lie
Stale has been very quiet one-about tie
QuietesI iu our reco.ecliou-in the vote cast
shows a filling ofi Of ful one JHri from the IN
rreceieuteiiy III h figure, Of last year. 1t VII
be- observed from our r,tuns, that the grcat'st
f.Hu. 10 j. on the D,mocrauc side, aud that
an yfoy3at0a 10 tie cute cast there is an III
creased Republican majori'}, over ey.n the
spleudlI rauo Of JAS, year Vermont thus sus-
taius tine Administration Of Gen. Grant, ami
the principles Of e Republican party, with ul-
diminished nuuue-s
Ia two OF tur,e counties Of the State where
loca. issue have ca..ed cut the VOTERS, the vote
polei yesterday approaches the figures Of las,
wear IN other counties the falling of Is IT.
msrk,Ht. amounting, for instance, III AdIisou,
Called uia aud WInuham Counties to well nigh
my per ce4L
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-09-10
The Cuban sesslIalIen. at nadrid.

We have said but little about the negotiations
now in progress for settlement Of the Cuban
question. 1t is certain that something Of the
kind l. nov pending. General Sckles undoubt-
ely went out charged with some mission Of
pacId,ation. Mr.. Paul s FORBES i. also in Mad
rid AZ a special agent Of the United States
To what extent he is authorized to act, and
whether in conjunction with or independently Of
Minister Sckles, i only matter Of conjecture.
Neither relation would seem to be conducive to
diplomatic harmony and success. 1t would not
be fattering to Gen. Sickles to send over another
envoy to take the Cuban business out of his
hsnds' Nor Is It complimentary to Spain to
confess BY the appointment Of special agent
that our regular minister at that Court is NOT
competent for the business Of his mission. If II
be supposed that the two officials are To ac, in
concert. We come upon the old objection os a
division Of sovereignty, which every school
boy knows is fatal to executive exneIit,o,
However, Mr. Paul S. Forbes is 10 ry,b and
we can only hope that the new diplomatic firm
Will be more successful than have been mos, oo,-
Germs Of that kind.
concerning the progress Of the negotiations
there is but little 10 be said The adninis,,..
non very Judicously refuses to disclose the n.-
'ure Oh the overturss made by our government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-09-10

The telegraph this (Tueslay) brings us the sad
bu, not unexpected news of the death Of Gen
John \. Rawlius, Secretary of War. The Gen
eisl falls a victim to consumption, which after
aliiic ing him for several years, has finally car
ried him into the grave. lie was taken suddenly
worse "a few days ago, and continued TO sink ul-
I'll four O'Clock yesterday afternoon when h,
passed away Gen. Grant was called from
/ Saratoga by tie sudden illuess Of his old com
/ raie, and was near his bedside in his last hours
/ The first shadow which falls upon the present
administration Is thus the loss Of one Of its
most zealous ard Efficient members. Upon tie
President himself the blow has an the weight oi
"a personal calamity. The friendship which eN-
is.el between the two before the war, Wa
strengthened by long and intimate association iu
the service, into tie as close as bro'herha d.
Grant thoroughly loved his friend, and when
Providence gave him an opportunity, be
was prompt to reward him Genera. Rawlius
accepted the portfolio Of War with reluctu.e,
aud only upon the earnest solicitation # his
chief In the state Of his health, his acceptance
was as crelitable to himself, is was his appoint
mput to General Grant
We shall not speak of Gen. Raglius history IN
detail The public are familiar with It. AZ she
breaking out Of the war, be wa, lawyer in
C4lena, Illinois, the home O. Grant He prompt
ly joined the army and became Grants chief %.
staff he remained in this position until be re-
signed it to become secretary O.! War 10 the
army De was capable. faithful officer. lie bad
the entire confidence Of General Grant, and w,u
the respect # all his associates. Tie was Dot a
brilliant, dasLiue officer, but rather a hard
working, reliable mau--a soldier whose faithful
services contributed 10, little 10 The success of
his superior The hand Of ca.umuy, which AZ
lacked he braves, and best Of the lrmy, sarauk
from contact with General RawHns' wel-elu,i
reputation L. thewsr ufI,e be was industrious,
systematic and ec.nomical, popular WITH DIS
suaorliuates, courte us and oo.-ins Go all The
duties 5fihc position so much lighter than iu
The i.ys Of the war, were sc, TOO heavy fr his
feeble constitution. Hs hal been enletyoru-
TO seek that rest which be SD much needed. al4
which be has at hst found The tears % tte
la,i.l viii NOT be v.thholIeu from the grave of
the true patriot, tie brave soldier, and ,aea.4-
ful officer.
Since The above WIS written Il has trlusliri
that t.,e FIRST dispatch announcing the arrival Of
t,ar t-.-.- $40 W-...r.--..- g,--.r.lev -...r-.-..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-09-10

how many boys there were in his class, he re-
marked, Sc me and another boy" We must add,
however, that Saratoga burst her hose three
times before giving up the contest.
The correspondent Of the Rutland Herald
says " Everything went off with good feeling.
There have been only four street fights. and
about every fifth man you meet has his head
puddled, muddled and fuddled. A cold wind
has prevailed all day, and has blown so hard
as to materially interfere with the work Of the
engines"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-09-10

The grounds, buildings and sheds on the FAN
Grounds in this city are now ready for the open
ing Of the nineteenth exhibition Of the Agricul-
tural Society, if perhaps we except the orna'
mentation of Floral Hall, and we understand
] that the committee having this matter in charg'
intend TO commence their work this week, 81
that when the Society enters into possession o.
/ the premises next Tuesday, everything will bC
in a complete state of readiness.
+ But the preparations are not all confined tc
the owners Of the grounds and the local commit
tees. In every portion Of Chittenden County
and indeed throughout the State, farmers and
stock breeders are on the alert, determined to
bring out their he's, and finest agricultural pro-
ducts AMI stock. 10 compete for the prizes offered
in the various classes by the Society Mechan-
les, too, are up and doing, aud if We mistake
not the largest display Of agricultural imple-
ments aud machinery ever shown at an exhioi-
ton Of the Society, will be exhibited next week.
The ladies, Of course, will bring out the choicest
specimens Of their handiwork, not only to con-
te d for premiums, but also to adorn Floral
Hall In this department there will be found
ample room and liberal awards made for the
finer classes Of machiney and mechanical and
artistic works, as also every encouragement
To fruit growers and florists 10 display their pro-
ducts
The managers Of the Society, on their part,
have leit nothing undone which can contribute
TO make the exhibition 3 most successful one.
The premiums ia all classes, particullrly in
those Of horses aud neat stock, are larger than
ever before, while the rules for the government
Of ,zh btors aud protection Of stock and arti-
eles exhibited are clreealy male, for the bea, fit
OF sll concerned, and will be rig.dly enforced
That their efforts Ia this direction are apDreca-
tel by the public is confirmed by the FAC, that
rle number Of entries already made for the Fir
{, greater than on amy previous year, one week
before the commencement OF the exhibition.
Refreshments viii tc served on the grounds
Turing ,le week 10y .he ladies' OF the N. T.
church Of this city, who are making extensive
arrangements for the W .rk, and mean TO be able
to supply al. rho fi,os them With theis patron
age with such substaii,s aud dc.i-ac.s- as may
he called for. Toe proceed, Of their lebor- are
TO be applied TO the benefit of the new church
aow being crested here, and This fac. alone, we
hope. will ensure them liberal trade.
The annual address vil, be delivered by Hon.