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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

Can another word be found in our language,
iraught with such awful meaning as this little
word, lost2 The sunshine casts no roseate CLEAN
Of happiness to the anguished spirit The wall
Of misery is echoed back with dismal, crushing
weight to the torn and bleeding heart of the lost
All Of the GOODNESS of this bleak, chilly world i.
felt by them. Many Of our young men that leave
their childhood's home, looking beyond for honor
and riches, never return to the old home-rest, but
have become lost. inexperienced in the great
worlds evil -doings and wrongs; trusting thoss
they supposed their friends who to them proved
false, and their evil influences carried them along
until they weo drawn into the terrible abyss
that is ever ready to receive its victims The lost
one is crushed beneath the weight Of sin. The
dcath-ange waves his chilly wings DER the lost
one brow he tears the sinful soul from its tene-
ment Of clay, and bears it on its dread march to
meet its final doom. We leave il with just
Being. let as not judge the spirits Of the lost.
II could only be the instrument Of saving one
Of God creatures from sinking into those pitiable
obiects-yictms Of the low dram shop--l should
feel had not lived in vain Oh, why will young
men, that are blessed with kind parents, brothers
and sisters, leave ALL iorsake all that is pure, and
good and holy, and bring ruin and disgrace upon
themselves and friends, for the few selfdestroying
pleasures they derive from these low, rowdy
haunts Of iniquity that ARE found in almost every
yllage2
Stop, father stop, brother husband, friend,
and think Just one moment are you willing 10
lose everything that is worth living for, for the
alurements Of such places as the whisky shop,
beer saloon and gaming tnble7 God forbid that
any one should throw themselves into the ter
rible vortex and be lost forever VAN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

Three employees of the Adams slate
pencil quarry, in Castleton, were badly injured
last Wednesday by premature blast. One
OF them may lose his eyesigbt
Charles Baker of Castleton sold fine
cow and yearling calf for s225
A. NJ. Foster of Woodstock has sent
100000 feet of ash lumber to California the
past year
DO Kelley of Proctorsyile was recently
fined $500, for obtaining bottle of liquor
at the agents, under false pretences.
The Castleton Farmers Club after an
existence of six years has sold its library and
given up the ghost
-Bonner telegraphed Bowles, of the Spring.
held Republican, expressing his hearty SYM
pathy and Indignation in the Fisk movement,
and added that he should lead off movement
among the New York press to assume all the
costs Of this libel suit, and save the Republi.
can IRON any pecuniary damage arising out
OF IT. The Republican, while appreciating
the offer, prefers to vindcate the rights of the
independent press at its own expense.
The Atlantic cable receipts for the month
OF December were 30,945 pounds sterling.
The Fifth Avenue pays the largest rental
tax Of any hotel in New York city,-s4,9 32
for the month of November the 81. Nicholas
paid s4,Sl0, the New York s2,650, and the
Metropolitan $4,000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

The last meeting ofthe Editors and Publishers
Association in this State recommended the adop-
ton Of the system Of prepayment Of subscription,
70 all the papers Of the Slate In our judgment
this is the best system for the subscriber ~ well
a. for the publisher. Action has, however, beer
delayed by our contemporaries as well as ourselves
until 1t is rather late to put this recommendation
in pmctice in all cases the coming January. We
have determined, however, to Sd far commence
practice under the system Of prepayment As TO en-
ter the names of no new subscribers on our lis,
after this date, unless the subscription is prepaid
and h discontinue all new subscriptions when
the time for which they are paid expires And
we shall be obliged to all our present subscribers
IL they will, as far ~ possible, commence with
the new year to pay us in advance and such Of
them a. are indebted 10 US on their present sub
-crption, will aid materially it they will settle
this, and pay US for the coming year
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

NEWSPAPER SALE.--lhe Burlington Times of
this morning formally announces, what has for
several days been rumored, that that Journal has
been sold to the Fro Press Association, and will
hencciorth appear as the Free Press and Tima-
the Bigelow Brothers retiring altogether from its
management. This change seems To have been
PREDETERMINED by the formation, last June,
of the Free Press Association, which includes
some Of the leading capitalists and business men
Of Burlington, thus enabling it to make an ac-
| ccptable offer for the 7imS-coupled with the
still more important fact, that the Burlington
people were either unable or unwilling to prop
| erly support two Republican dailies
While we cannot gainsay the facts or the rea-
soning which leads to this result, still we part
with the Times and its editors with unlegned re-
greet Under the management Of the Messrs.
.Bigelow-(we speak more especially Of George II .,
the senior, who has been the most active and
widely -known--though keener pen than I.ucus
yields is rarely found 1.-THE Times has acquired
a character for ability, enterprise and indepen-
dence which reflects great honor upon the news
paper press of Vermont In all these respects we
believe these young men inaugurated for Vermont,
SO far as their limited means and opportunities
allowed, course Of hgh-toned, Independent
journalism, which now finds more perfect and
universally admired development in the New York
Times and Springfield Republican, This is the
more remarkable, when we recollect that this res
possibility was assumed when even the elder
brother was but % years of age. That errors
have been committed, probably none are so pain
fully aware, as the retiring gentlemen themselves
but that the Vermont press and public will ever
owe them a debt of gratitude, and follow them
with the kindest solicitude, needs no wordy as
sunuce.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06
4 Family Christmas.

The descendants Of David Denny, one VI the
first settlers Of the town Of Northfed gathered at
the house Of Adolphus Denny, who lives on the
old homestead, which has never been owned out
side the family since the first settlement Of the
town Old and young, from three-score years
and ten, down TO the tottling child, even 10 the
third generation, filled the house 10 overlooking.
Seldom, if ever, was there more happy family
group together on like occasion At halfpast
three a sumpuous feast, Of all desirable Injuries,
was spread by the excellent lady Of the house for
all the guests, who filed and surrounded the
tables again and again. and admirably showed
their handiwork by lively use Of knives, forks,
and spoons. After supper the guests were intro
duced to handsomely displayed and wel-loaded
Christmas tree, that bore all manner Of fruits, :"
such as nice articles Of clothing, and many other
comforts for the old, and beautiful and pleasing
toys for the young. To see the sparkling eyes of
the little folks was indeed q luxury. Unloading
the tree occupied the time until between six and
seven o'clock the remainder Of the evening be
ing devoted to plays and irolicking by old and
young together, which the little ones to say moth
ing Of the old ones, entered into with will
When the company left the old homestead it was
with feeling that they had had truly Merry
Christmas"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06
4 New Family Paper

The successful founder of llustrat,
America, Frank Leslie, will issue in the hl
IN January Nav Family Paper. entitled
NEW WORLD" devoted to Romance, Travel, Dis.
coyeries, Hygiene, The Farm and the Kitchen.
Art, Poetry, and lIumor 1t is to contain several
features Of interest, not found in any family
Newspaper now published, but required by mod.
ern wants and Improvements, such as a record Of
recent Scientific Discoveries, BY Prof JOY of Co
lumbia College transactions Of the Polytechnic
and Farmers departments Of the American Insti-
tute, Illustrated Health and its Laws, by DR..
\. X. Gardiner Incidents Of Travel and Remi.
nisccnce' Of Adventure, by Hon T.. G. Squicr.
and other traveller, Food, and how 10 Cook il +.
The Dairy, the Orchard and the Garden. Each
number is also to contain Bill Of Fare, with
directions for its preparation, adapted to the ses-
SON, for each day Of the week, by the Lclnnds Of
the Metropolitan Hotel The whole tastefully
printed and illustrated
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

as the Statue Man" The S. NJ, is, perhaps,
twenty-five years Of age, and resident Of nristo-
cratic Georgetown, his father being gentleman
Of wealth and position. Precisely what is the
matter with his son, the Statue Man, it is difficult
to determine, but the commonly accepted cause
Of his ecceptricty is attributed to disappointment
in love. Whatever the cause may be, the de
meanor Of the 5. NJ is something so extraordinary
as to attract the attention Of every one who sees
him standing, dressed oddly but elegantly, on the
steps Of the hotels llt-e he will stand, without
change Of position, gazing through his eyeglasses
at the passing throngs, but never speaking TO
any one, and seeming to know n, one His most
striking facial popularity is his mu,,ache, which
is SMALL intensely black, aud is cut shot of half
an inch on either side Of his nasal protubconce
This, with his statue-like gaze, arrests the c,ri-
osty of the passersby, who are sure to cast =
backward glance at his motionless figure, the
Indies saving with litter, =" O what funny
man
FERNANDO woop's NEW REsiDECL.
The house recently purchased in this city by
Mr. Wood, for $4,000, is located in a fashion
able portion of the town, and not far from tho
residence of Senator Morgan, Corcomu the bank
cr, and other gentlemen Of wealth and position
who keep up costly establishments. 1t is STATED
that Wood is endeayoring to get, what he Away
failed 10 obtain in New York IA good loothod il
the best society. 10 this end he will spare N,
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n'' ''r''" ''7" ~,
p'''''oN ''''S '9 'i'' anu VI MS ~
'''""'s, DA'' '.''VAD
ii' ""'u'AS u''i, ~ ''''''''.' wy " a.,
over 're signature ~ C'sc'''' '0i 's'
'es'ef SPy' mas P''u u'',ly LOT '''''ns u"''' ','
s'VrS o' u'' Vo'Iup''n o' H'Msl'l'' li'" ~ WV
Nl'sNa Pur'l'sc money iu's 'i'"'Ao ""a -
sweeping one ana uonSe luen'! c'v'9 yum
uiiSef CONSUMERS 'ne onarBo as ppl'"oo W MINI
SELL ana teBafus u utmost in 'he hsn' VI u
'''''''' Insult i"' ,''u'' ~ '""'
is not as numerous around newspaper "in'es
as he was formerly
Tnou ART FLED IRON NY oAzE.
illusions are stu made OCCASIONALLY IN the
newspapers to Mrs COBB former lobbyist at
the capitol Mrs Oobo' be II known is no
longer m Washington but 49, ana has neen Tor o
year past hyIng with her husband IN Eastern
tennessee. Report says and let us hope truth
luly IN TINS instance MT least that She may retire
forever from pubic NO. ana "'h hereafter desire
TO oe known rather os good VIE than NhreWd
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

THE Fmsr Ssow.--The first snow came
How beautiful it was, falling so silently al
day long, all night long, on the mountains OIL
the meadows, on the roofs OF the living, OF
the graves of dead All white, save the riv
er that marked its course by winding black
line across the landscape, and the 1eahess
trees that against the leaden sky now reveal.
ed more fully the wonderful beauty aud in.
iricacy Of their branches.
What silence, too, came with the snow, and
what seclusion! Every sound was muifled,
every noise changed to something soft and
musical. No more tramping hoois, no more
rattling wheels Only the Ginning sleigh
bells, beating as swift and merriy as the
hearts Of children.--LOnqfellop.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

E5-lhe Burlington editors and printers appear
to be having fine times about these days. On
Thursday evening the employees of the Free Pres,
Office presented Mr.. G. g. Benedict with beau
titul silver coffee urn, and Mr.. b. l.. Benedict
with an elegant copy of I4ongielow's Illustrated
Poetical Works, each accompanied with many
expressions of mutual kindness and good will.
Mr.. George II Bigelow, late proprietor of the
Tines, gave all the employees of his office an ex.
celent supper, ut which Mayor Ballou, General
Stannard and Mr. Brinsmaid were guests, and in
course of the entertainment the typos presented
Mr.. Bigelow with a heavy gold chain, costing
about $50 Feeling speeches were made, old
memories revived, songs sung, and a pleasant
social time enjoyed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

On AND NEW SENATORS The terms of the
following named United States Senators expire
ON the 4th of March next Messrs. Bayard Of
Delaware, Buckalew Of Pennsylvania, Chandler
OF Michigan, CONFESS of California, Dixon Of
Connecticut, Doolittle Of Wisconsin, Edmunds
of Vermont Frelinghuysen of New Jersey, Hen
derson Of Missouri, Hendricks Of Indiana, Nor
gan of New York, Morrill, of Maine, Patterson
of Tennessee, Ramsey of Minnesota, Sprague Of
Rhode Island, Stewart of Nevada. Sumner of
Massachusetts,, Upton of Nebraska, Van Wrinkle
OF West Virginia. Wade of Ohio Welch of Flor
ida, and Whyte of Maryland of these % Sem
ators only two, SO far, have been reelected, -
Messrs Edmunds aud Sprague, both Republicans.
In California, Eugene Casserly, democrat, has
been elected to succeed Mr.. CONFESS, republican;
in Connecticut, Ex-Cioy. Buckingham, republican,
has been elected to succeed Mr. Dixon. Mr. Pat
terson of Tennessee, democrat, and son-in-law of
President johnson, is To be succeeded by Psrson
Brownlow. Ohio will exchange Ben. Wade, re-
publican, for Judge Allen G. Thurman, democrat;
and Maryland, William Pinkney Whyte for viii
liam i. Hamilton, both democrats Massaohu-
sets will, of course, re-elect Senator Sumner, and
probably also, Mr.. Morgan will be reelected in
New York and Mr. Chandler in Michigan
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

SMART OLD LADy,--Nlrs Lucinda Goode.
nough of Calais, in her sOth year, has, since last
March, spun pa skeins Of fax and tow, hatchel-
ing and carding the same 1870 skens of wooden,
and woven 800 yards OF cloth, besides doing her
own work, and taking care of the milk of one
COW not mentioning the knitting and sewing, Of
which she has done u fair amount. Truly it may
be said of her, She seeketh wool and fax, and
worketh willingly with her hands"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

70 At the annual meetingot the First Congre-
gational Society, held last evening, NIessrs. J. C.
Emery, Samuel Wells and Theron 0. Bailey,
were chosen Prudential Committee for the year
ensuing, and Charles H. Carter appointed Col
leetor. The salary Of Mr. Lord was raised TO
$4,000, positively and to $500, provided the re-
celpts from sales and rentals Of pews should reach
that sum, after liquidating the other needful ex-
penses
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

Vermont, says the Portland Press, claims that
she will be the first state to egulize woman sui-
frage. Maine will " see about that" Vermont
is on the point of making certain constitutional
changes, and this is one of thcm.-N y hde-
pendent.
Wequiteagrec with the Burlington FIRE. Press,
in it, comments upon the above, which is going
the rounds of the press. Vermont is slow to
make changes Of any kind 1t is by no means
certain that She is on the point of making any
constitutional changes at this time It is qilte
certain that If any are made this will not be one
of them. Right or wrong, advisable or unadyi-
sable, 50 great a change will not be made without
prolonged and thorough consideration II has as
yet not reached the point of serious discussion in
Vermont. The sole ground for the prediction
above, 50 far as we are aware, is cautious sug-
gestion, in a single Vermont paper that possibly
the subject Of woman suffrage may be one that
vii come before the next Council of Censors,
which will meet next summer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

~ John T. Hoffman was inaugunted Cover
nor OF the State ut the Capitol at Albany on New
Years DAY. Gov. Hoffman was escorted to the As
sembly Chamber by Governor Fenton, where, in
the midst of large assemblage Of citizens and sol
diers, the retiring Governor welcomed the incom-
ing, and formally surrendered to him the symbols
OF his Office Governor Hoffman replied in fitting
terms. Lieut. Gov. Beach was then indicted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

SLAUGHTER AT rm SouTH. Congressman Bole,
of Arkansas, states that the reports which have
been published Of outrages committed in that
State, come from rebel sources,
Twenty Union men, he states, were murdered
during the months Of August September and
October, among whom wer, Hon. James Kinds,
Hon. A. NJ. johnson, Hon. Joseph Brooks, Hon.
stephen Wheeler and Capt. Mason.
Two hundred oolored men were also slaughtered
for political reasons. The agents of the Asso-
eiated Press, he says, refuse TO transmit despatch
Is from Union men
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

a lively discussion and canvass is going on in Rut-
land in reference To bonding the town to build the
Woodstock railroad. late town meeting, by q
vote of 2i5 to $50, decided to issue bonds to the
amount OF 100000, but by the terms Of the act
authorizing said bonding, three questions remain
to be settled list, viii majority of the voter,
Of the town Of Rutland consent to the issuing Of
these bonds I'd. win the property holders, OF
representatives Of the grand-list, vote majority
of the dollars set in such list in favor of the meas
are and, Sd. Can 81 100000 be raised outside
of Rutland as stock subscription to this road
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

II Captain Nathaniel sherman, formerly Of
Barre and now of Plainield, who claims to be the
oldest resident Of Washington County, visited
Montpelier to-day. lie came into the county in
1871, and was the first brck-ayer in this region.
lie worked on the first te-Iouse, the Pavilion,
the Brick Church, and other buildings of that
date in Montpelier, as well as many others, down
to the building of the Spalding block, now known
as french's block. lie is now 81 years of age
and hale and hearty for his years, aud evidently
enjoying the evening of life.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

LillElL'S LIVING AGE, No I2s2, for the
week ending Dec. Goth, contains Clever Women.
Blaekwood's Magazine The Country House on
the Rhine, part VI, by Berthold Auerlach, au-
thor Of " On the Heights" tc, translated for
The Living Age from Die Presse The Bulwer
Scandal, London Correspondent Iettice Isle
part H. Cornhill Magazine Win Emigration
Last? Spectator, Animal Reverence, Spectator :
English and French Cities, saturday Review ;
Barter in the Nineteenth Century, Pail Mall Ga.
1e'tc japanese Giammar, Saturday Review !.
The Future Of Photography, Imperial Review ;
William Motherwells Poems, Churchman's Fam
lily Magazine; besides short articles and poetry.
To new subscribers, renting to the publishers
for the year 1869, TnE TyINo AGE is sent from
the beginning of Auerbach's romance mo. l277l
TO january lst, 1869, free efcharge.
LUrELL K GAY, Publishers,
30 Br0mfeld St. Boston
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

E8-The sixth anniversary of the emancipation
Of slaves was celebnted by the colored people Of
Boston at fremont Temple Friday. Speeches
were made by Senator Wilson, Wendell Phillips,
and others, the Emancipation Proclamation was
read, and Christmas poem read. Many white
people were IN ATTENDANCE.
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$50

IMPORTANT CASE - Special dispatches from
Washington state that Senator Edmunds and
Judge Poland are studying up vigorously for anar-
gumeni in the supreme Court as to the right Of
Vermont to tax the stock Of the Vermont and
Oanada Railroad, owned by citizens OF other
States. Mr.. Edmunds appears for the stockhold-
ers, and Mr. Poland for the State
This case we understand, is in favor Of the
stockholders Of the Vermont and Canada Railroad
Company against the State Treasurer, and the
question is as to the right Of the State to tax
stock owned out Of the State or that is one ques-
ton, and another, and probably more serious
one, is whether the State has the right to tax the
stock as she does-one per cent. absolntey-while
home stock goes into the list and pays such taxes
as happen to be as-essed each year 1t is claimed
this difference makes the law unconstitutional
because it improperly discrminates against citi-
zens Of other States
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

E9-fhe Massachusetts, Legislature meets on
wednesday On Thursday, Gov Bullock will
deliver yaledctory address to the Legislature,
reviewing the course of his three years admins
tratlon, and on Friday the Inauguration OF Gov.
Vlehin and the other State officers will take place
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

omrrARr. William Rogers, formerly hoto
keeper at Montpelier and Mortified. Vermont,
and Cleveland, Ohio, died at Turner Junction,
Illinois, and his remains were Inferred 40 North-
field, December 2ltn, with Masonic honlrs. Nr
Rogers was popular in his vocation ami lad lspsi.
OF wel-wishers, both in Vermont and in he IVES.
but Vermont was his first love- and on hi, Death
bed he requested to be Inferred thgrein. In
railway companies transported the rsmli.s from
Illinois to Vermont free of charge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

KraL Estate IN NERsoSr.-In the grand list
OF vermont for 1868, the several counties rank as
follows in the appraisal of real estate Windsor
county ranks highest, 81 ,0el. Rutland next,
se,5s5,si9 The remaining counties rank 10 the
following order Windham, Addison, Washing
ton, Orange, Chittsnden, Caledonia, Franklin,
bennington, Orleans Lamoille, Essex. Grand
Isle. The whole valuation of real estate, includ.
ing nonorganized towns and gores is $7I ,272 lIs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

80 Dispatches from Washington state, as one
OF CHANTS reasons for absence, New Years day
that il he remained here il would be his duty,
by long established usage, to head the army Off.
eers in their annual call upon the President. lie
doesn't propose to call Ibn any man who has 40.
eused him of lying. Tho generals children have
been invited toattend party at the White House,
New Years night. hut the invitation hns been do
clined.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

DR. NATHAN LoRD.-The Rev. Nathan Lord
ID. d., has 50 far recovered from his late prostra.
ton as to be able to go to Lowell, Mass, where
he is now stopping at the residence of his daugh-
ter, with his health greatly improved.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-06

~ Agreeably to announcement, Philip Phil
lips sang at Village Hall on Saturday evening
lie had capital audience 10 onr ureul,isated
TASTE, Mr. Phillips sang we'll, as did Mr.. Davis.
who carried the bass. What the critics would
say, we don't know.