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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

a correspondent gives this answer:
Were all sick days to be regarded as lost
days, great many days in the lives Of some
persons must find place in this catalogue.
There are those who have been invalids whole
years, and even scores Of years. They have
been laid aside from all active cmployments,
aud confined TO the chamber Of sickness. SO
was it with Mary Mugford. So has it been
with Chloe Lanktou, and many others. We
are acquainted with such persons. The writer
occasionally meets an aged female, who, for
more than half a century, has been bed-rid-
den. During all these long years, she has been
almost helpless, dependent upon others.
But have ali these years been lost years
However the men Of the world may view them
will they be thus reckoned in the final account
Doubtless, in many instances, sick days, as
well as other days must alike be counted as
lost. In the case of not few, all their days
are lost days Sick days and well days have
all been misspent No real profit has result
ed from them either to themselves or to 9TH
ers.
But not so in other instances. The sick
days Of such persons as Mary Mugford and
tnlOe Lduklon anu tue aEcu leuldlt 10 MuVll
we have alluded, have by no means been lost
They have not been lost to themselves. Du
ring all these years they have been in the fur
mace Of affection. God has thus been purify
ing them, and preparing them to shine Will
peculiar luster in the upper heavens, as tht
stars Of the armament forever and ever
When he shall have tried them according to his
purpose, they will come forth as gold. And
It will then appear, that their light Affections
which were but for a moment, have WORKED
out for them a far more exceeding and eterna
weight Of glory.
Nor have their days of sickness been los
days to others From their abodes Of suffer
ing there has gone forth, through their effect
ual, fervent prayers, through their example
of patience in affiction, and through thei
kind and faithful words and messages, an infu
ence to bless hundreds and thousands Of thei
race. The revelations of eternity will doubt
less show that some of the most useful person
that the world has known, have been thos
who, in the providence of God have been con
fined by sickness and infrmity to their homes
1t may have seemed to themselves that theJ
were living in vain. But not so will it ap
pear when the results Of their lives shall b.
fully disclosed. Ms.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17
Going Home with the Girlsl

The entrance into society may be said to
take place Immediately after boyhood has
passed away, yet multitude take their ini-
tiative before their boards are presentable.
1t is great trial either for a tender or a
riper age, for an overgrown boy to go to a
door, knowing well that there are dozen girls
inside, and knock or ring, with an absolute
certainty that in few moments all eyes will
be upon him, is a severe test of courage. To
90 before these girls and make the tour oi
the room without stepping on their toes, and
sit down and dispose Of his hands without
putting them in bis pockets is an achieve.
ment which few boys can boast. If boy car
20 so far as to measure off ten yards Of tapt
with one of the girls, and cut it off at each
end, he may stand chance to pass a pleas
ant evening. Let him not Hatter himself tha
the trials of the evening are over. Ther
comes the breaking up. The girls don thei
hoods and put on their shawls, and look Sc
saucy and mischcvOus, so unimpressble anC
independent, as if they did not wish anybody
to 20 home with them. Then comes the pinch
and the boy who has the most pluck goes "
to the prettest girl in the room, with hi
tongue clinging to the roof of his mouth, an'
crookiug out his elbow, stammers out tn
words, Shall see you home 2" She touche
her fingers on his arm, and they walk hom
feeling as awkward as two goslings.
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Never Cease TO do Good.

"What !" exclaimed Telemachus "must we
take so much pains to win the affections Of
men who, perhaps, will meyer give US their
love-and heap benefits upon those who will
only employ them to our injury 2"
ave must expect men to be ungrateful,
and yet it is our duty to do them good, " re-
turned Mentor, in calm tone. Not for
their own sakes must we serve them, but for
the love Of God who commands it, The good
that man does is never lost If men forget
it, God will remember and reward. Though
the multitude be uDgrateful, yet there arc
some who will be affected by your virtues
nay, the multitude itself, tickle and capricioui
as it is, never fails, sooner or later, to render
Justice to pure and disinterested virtue. But
would you prevent the ingrattude Of men
Then do not labor solely TO make them pow
erful, rich, formidable in arms, happy in theiI
pleasures This glory, this abundance, thes'
pleasures corrupt them. 1t is making then
fatal present-offering them delicious poi
son. But apply yourself TO reform their man
ners, and to instil into their hearts justice, sin
cerity, and fear of God, humanity, fidelity
moderation and disinterestedness. BY max
ing them good, you will prevent them from be
ing ungrateful, aud confer upon them virtue
real blessing and virtue, if it begenuine, will
forever attach them to him who instlled it int
their hearts Thus by comforting virtue,
real good upon men, you will do good to your
self, and will have nothing to fear from thei
inpratitude. ."-Feaelon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

WE'LL ANswERED.-The Albany Argus, in
an article abusing the President for going to
Long Branch, reaches the climax Of its in
dgnation by asking, Where is the Govern
ment 2"--and the Journal kindly answers its
question in the following terms;
"The Government is where the revenue is
being more honestly collected so that the
receipts have increased s5l 100000 since
President Grants Inauguration. 1t is where
the expenditures are being diminished, so
that the estimates are decreased S3l 100000
for the coming year. 1t is where the taxes
are being reduced, 30 that S76,O0O,0O0 are
taken from the burdens Of the people by
single act. 1t is where $4,000, 900, in the
aggregate, are thus saved to the people in
honest collections, retrenched expenditures
and reduced taxes. 1t is where sl46 ,00O, 600
are paid on the principal Of the debt within
sixteen months, so that the load Of the future
is made lighter and the present weight of
interest is diminished. The people see these
acts, and they recognize the Government in
them. They know ii is where these great
things are being done. They perceive its
hand in ALL And if, after performing his
important part in the work, President Grant
chooses to get out of the hot and unhealthy
atmosphere of Washington for little rest at
Long Branch, they heartily commend the
good sense he thus displays.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

has such clever little fingers and such will
ling disposition, that we shall soon teach her -
{" And Claude ?"
Minnie was crying about him to-day.
Claude really does not know how to do any
thing. lie tried a situation in an Office, but
came 20 late every morning that he was dis
missed then another as book-koeper, but for
that he was not competent Is it not pity ~.
Her brother was silent. Memory carried
him back to the old school days, and the for
mer wide disparity between Claude and him
self Hugh did not feel triumphant now,
though one was rising and the other descend
ing in the social scale but he was thankful
for having had the privilege Of toll.
at is sad, indeed Katie but it vcrifes
the old, trite saying, Better rub than rust y"
If you had possessed his advantages,
what might you not have been !' aud the
young girl gazed admiringy upon her brother
Sister, you and mother never knew what
| suffered in being compelled to leave school
before had time to graduate. II was my
aim aud hope to study for the ministry. |
used to picture myself ordained and appointed
pastor to some sweet country-place, where |
could offer you both quiet home. But our
early dreams are seldom realized, believe.
We see now how much better it is that we
have had to fight our way in lifes battle. But
poor Claude, unable to work, what will be-
come Of him ?"
They have powerful friends, Hugh, aud
may be assisted"
81 thank Our Father for those he has
given me :" aud Hugh held out his two strong,
brown hands.
Oh, no Those were but the slaves Of
the will ; this, the master-spirit, to order and
control" and Katies delicate little hand
touched his brow.
My children, called their mother, " you
seem to be holding a philosophical argument
and the supper is growing cold. So please to
postpone it and come in the other ROOM
l wish you could see the house where the
Lauries now lve--a few miles away from
the great northern city, where they passed
those years of poverty. 1t is surrounded by
large garden, and the variety Of shrubs and
flowers makes a pretty study. And Katie
has also a conservatory TO shelter her exotic'
and tender blossoms in severe weather. Hugt
goes daily to the city where his business give
employment to many men, while his own skill
fu hands perform the purely artistic portion
of the work.
And Hugh is now a well-known sculptor
and has acquired both wealth and renown
What prizes may not indomitable energ,
achieve2 Contrast these two boys, my young
readers, as we first met them for it is il
youth we should look forward to manhood
And like Hugh Laurie, WORK, if only at frs
lowly, as he did.
Gathering from the pavements orcyco, aowero
of the soil,
The nobility Of labor, the long pedigree Of toll"
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SINKING SLOWLY.

Diseases that progress rapidly 20 crisis are not the
only onos to be dreaded Cankor dry rot docs not
blast tree az suddenly stroke Of lightning but
unoss arrested, it destroys 10 certainly and In Ike
manner chronic debility, although n does not XIII with
the swnes Of yellow fever 10 sap tho springs
Of fo eventually any acute disease If not checked
by inyigorating medication There s something mex
pressby touching the spectacle Of premature decay
IAnguor pallor cancellation depression OF spirits and
dsts,e for exorton are IT, ordinary symptoms, and
they should be promptly met BY tonic treatment The
best nygorant and oxhSrsnt that can DE administered
In case of this kind is nostetcrs stomach Bitters
The stimulating principle Of the preparation fouses the
dormant energies Of the system and the strengthening
aud regulating properties give permanent and health
f impulse 10 the vital forces thus brought into play
Tho falling appetite Il ro-awakcned, the process Of d.
rcston and assimilation quckened, Tho quality OF
tho blood Is improved the secretons become more natu
raj and every organ that contributes 70 the nounshmen'
the body undorgocs alutary change BY those means
The repair or the physical structure is effected and rs
health and vgor restored In class " diseases has
the ben6ccnt operation Of the Bters been more marked
and striking than IN those characterized by general de-
buty and nervous prostration. Ladies' affected with
these ailments And IN This most wholesome Of All toncs
and oorruetvcs the safest and u relief Il
is strong 70 and poworcss 10 niure Such Is the
uniform testimony Of clouds Of witnesses.' DH
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Saved by a Horse.

Let any one who ever struck a faithful
horse in anger, read this true story and be
ashamed of himself:
Some years since party Of surveyors had
Just finished their days work in the north
western part Of Illinois, when violent snow
storm came on. They started for their camp
which was in grove of about eighty acres
in large prairie, nearly twenty miles from
any other timber.
The wind was blowing very hard, and the
snow drifting so as to nearly blind them
When they thought they had nearly reached
their camp, they all at once came upon tracks
in the snow. These they looked at with care
and found, to their dismay, that they were
their own tracks.
1t was now plain that they were lost Oh
the great prairie, and that, if they had tC
pass the night there, in the cold and snow
the chance was that not one Of them would
be alive in the morning
While they were all shivering with feal
and the cold, the chief man ~of the party
caught sight of one of their horses--a gray
pony, known as "Old Jack"
Then the chief said If any one can show
us our way to camp, out OF this binding snow
Old Jack can do it, will take off his bri
die and let him loose, and we can follow him
think he will show us the way to oul
camp"
The horse, as soon as he found himsel
free, threw his head and tail in the air, as i
proud of the trust that had been put on him
Then he snuffed the breeze, and gave louC
snort, which seemed to say
Come on, boys Follow me- I'll leaC
you out of this scrape" lie then turned il
new direction, and trotted along but not 81
fast that the men could not follow him. The
had not gone more than mile, when the!
saw the cheerful blaze Of the camp fires, ant
gave a loud huzza at the sight.
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nlntal Sc II Religinus.
ALONE WITH THEE.

Alone with Thee My God alone with Thee
Thus Woudst Thou have IL still-thus lot II be.
There is a secret chamber In each mind,
Which none can find
But lie who made it--uoue beside can know
It's joy or woe.
on may enter II, oppressed by care,
And find Thee thoro
SO watchful love, Thou knowcst the why
of every side,
Then all Thy righteous dealings shall soc;
Alono with Thee my God alone with Thee
The joys Of earth arc like a summers day,
Fading away
But In the twilight we may better trace
Thy wondfous grace
The homes of earth arc empticd OF by death
with chilling breath
The loved departed guest may opo no more
The woll-known doors
SUll In that chamber sealed, Th0u'lt dwell with me
And with Thee my God alone with Thoo
The worlds false voice would bid me enter not
That hall0wcd spot
And earthly thoughts would follow on the track
To hold me back,
Or seek to break the sacred peace within
With this worlds din.
But, by Thy grace, III cast them all aside,
Nhateer hctido,
And mover let that cell deserted Do.
Where may dwell alone, my God with Thee
The war may rage keep Thou the citadel,
And AT d we'll
And when learn the fullnoss Of Thy love,
with Thee above
When every heart oppressed by hidden grief
Shall gain relief
When every weary soul shall find Re rest
Amidst the hlest-
Then all my heart, from sn and SORROW frcc
Shall be Temple meet, my God, for Thee
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-17

lilE COMPLETE W ORKS OF Miss IHACKERAY.- 49,
Messrs. Harper Il Brothers have just issued a
beautiful edition Of complete works Of Miss Thack-
cray. She is a most delightful writer, inhcr-
iting much Of her fathers genius, and in many
particulars we think even excelling him
Wilder has it,
SPEECHES, LETTERS AND SAYSGs or CHARLES
DicKENs, 10 which is added n sketch Of the au-
thor, by George Augustus Sala, and Dean Stan
ley's sermon. Harper Brothers, Publishers,
New York.
The publication Of this work is very timely,
containing as it docs the records Of Mr. Dickens
speeches and letters, which we do not remember
to have seen elsewhere. It represents Mr. Dick
ems in a new and we think extremely favorable
light Among the letters is very character
istic one 10 Washington Irving The book de-
serves and undoubtedly will command large
sale.
For sale at wilders
ORIGS or TIM BISMARCK Policy, Or the llohon-
zollern Doctrine and Maxms, described and de-
fined by Frederick the Great. Written by him
self, expressly for the use Of his successors on
the throne. Boston Crosby & Damrell.
The author Of this extremely witty satire Of
what purports to have been the leading principles
Of the reign of King Frederick the Great has been
ascrbed % various parties but we believe has
never been definitely settled The work as now
published is treated, however, as genuine lie
calls it, too, Origin Of the Bismarck Policy,
which is carrying the joke little too far. 1t is
a curious satire, for all that, and worth reading
Par FurL. How 10 make it and how to use 1t.
.e..ts. N 4
Process aud Improved Machinery for Manuiac-
turing the Fuel, &c. By u. II. Loayitt Bjs-
ton Ice Sheppard. 1870
This pamphlet designed 10 call attention
10 an improved process and improved ma
chinery for the manufacture Of peat fuel,
will be IN acceptable publication TO the own
ers Of peat beds Facts relative TO the buildings,
machinery and apparatus necessary 10 the manu-
iacture Of fuel from peat are given, as well as
statements which show that peat is already used
for fuel 70 a much greater extent in various parts
Of the country than we had supposed.
THE SUNDAY MAoAzrSE," a " Coop WORDS, 80
reprinted from the London editions, are published
by j. B. Lippincott a Co., Philadelphia. The
August numbers are very interesting, and are pro-
fusely illustrated They are both first class pc
riodicals, and are well worthy Of patronage.
Tng WESTERN MoNrmY, Chicagos contribu-
tion to magazine litenture, is at hand for Au-
gust It opens with steel engraving and q bio
graphical sketch Of Col John A Bross Of the lii
nois colored regiment, who fell before Petersburg
This is followed by chapter XVII. Of George
Sands Rolling Stone In the Palmy Days Of
| Stavah,lding PASSING tho Cu.ton, Hnuse Her
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The Preclousness OF Christ

We have said that Christ is precious for
his intrinsic work, precious for the services
he renders; aud we must now add he is as
suredly precious, actually so, from the place
iclich he holds and erer must hold tn 6elieu-
er'5 hearts Go and stand at St. Barthoo-
news Hospital at Smithfeld and you will
see in the wall the tablet which is erected to
the memory of heroic men whose ashes there
testified years ago that they loved Christ bet
ter than property, better than children, bet
ter than life itself, aud accounted it their Joy
to die that they might hold unsullied their
testimony to the divinity, to the truthfulness,
to the sovereignty, to the salvation, Of Jesus
Christ. All there were brave days in those
black periods, brave days when great hearts
told out by dying how dear Christ was TO
them. When a certain martyr was led out
to die, they made his wife kneel down by the
way, with a long line of his own dear chill
dren, eleven Of them, like descending set Of
steps, and they were compelled by his enc
mics to pray their father and husband, by the
love he bare to them, not to die. He looked
on them with tears, and said 81 love you
as man, and as God knoweth | would dc
anything to live, and succor you, and enjoy
your sweet society, my dear ones but l can
not give up Christ" and he turned away tc
die. 1t is so still, my brethren for if we
are not called to die for Christ, yet | hopt
we could if we were called to do so for a
this moment nothing thrills us like Christ
name, nothing makes US so happy as to se'
his cause prosper. In the cross of Christ
rIorv to,verino oar the wrecks nf time - ant
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Two MEALS DAY.-lf any man or wo.
man of forty-fve or over, not engaged in
hard manual labor, especially the studious,
scdentary and indoor liyers, would take but
two meals day for one month, the second
meal not being later than three in the after
noon, and absolutely nothing afterwards, ex-
cept it might be in some cases an orange or
lemon, or cup of warm drink, such as tea,
broma, sugar-water, or ice cream, there
would be a change for the better in the way
Of sound sleep, feeling, on waking, Of hav-
ing rested, an appetite for breakfast, buoy
ancy of disposition during the day, with
geniality Of temper and manner, that few,
except the animal and the gluttoD, would bo
willing to 90 back to the flesh pots Of Egypt.
" Ben Wade" as he is frequently called, one
of the political lions of the West, has taken but
two meals a day for twenty years; and if all
sedentary persons, those who are indoors
greater part of the time, would, after the age
Of forty-fye, observe the same infexible rule,
there can be no doubt, other things being
equal that long years Of happy exemption
from the ordinary ills Of life would be the
result. The reason is that the stomach
would have time to rest for recuperation, and
would thus be able to perform its part more
thoroughly, making purer blood, giving bet.
ter sleep, and securing good appetite for
breakfast. Let any man try it for ten days,
taking the second meal seven hours after the
first and abandon the practice II he can
Halls Journal Of Health. tA
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A FAITHFUL TIGER.--An amusing scene
occurred in England the other day at the
citadel of Dover. The One Hundred and
Second Regiment have a very fine tiger just
come to that country with the regiment from
India. He is very tame, and is daily taken
for walk, and he also goes round the mess
table getting tid-bits. The other day his
keeper got the worse for drink, and made his
way to the den, fearing detection. An officer
seeing the man lay asleep, and the tiger
sitting by him, sent for the picket, who, at
any other time, can do what they please with
the beast. The moment they attempted to
go near the keeper the tiger srowled, and
very soon let them see they must keep off
For two hours the tiger kept guard over his
keeper, who, on awakening, was surprised tc
see no one dared come near his charge.
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1lliscella
a DINNER AND A KISS,


81 have brought your dinner father"
The hlacksmlth's daughter said,
A. she took from her arm tho kettle
And linod its shining lid.
There is not any pie or pudding,
SO ! will give you this"
And upon his tnil-worn forehead
She len the childish kiss.
Tho blacksmith took OF his apron
And dincd in happy mood,
Wondering much At the savor
Hid In his humble food
while all about him were visions
Full Of prophetic bliss
But he mover thought Of magic
In his little daughters kiss.
While she with her kettle swinging,
Morrily trudgcd away,
Stopping at sight Of q squirrel,
Catching some wild birds lay.
And thought how many o shadow
Of llfo and fate we would miss,
if always our ffugal dianers
We're seasoned with Kiss
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Deep subtle wits,
In truth are mastor-spirits In tho world.
The brave mans courage and the students lore
Are hut ~ tools bis secret ends TO work,
Who hath the skill 10 uso them.-J0aHnd Brify.
knowledge and Wisdom, mt from being one
Have on times no connection. knowledge dwells
In heads rcplete with thought Of other men,
Wisdom in minds attentive 10 their own.-C0WFcr.
Not 70 know Mt large Of things remote
From use, obscure and subtle, but 70 know
That which before US lies IN daily life,
u the prime wisdom what "a more u ihtuci
Or Emptiness, or fond lmpertinence,
Aud renders US In things that most concern
Impractical, unprcpafd, and still TO soek.-hMoH
knowledge Is not Happiness, and Science
But an exchange of Ignorance for that
Which be another kind u Ignorance. .-Byren.
Base minded they that want Intelligence
For God himself for wisdom most Is ptaisd,
And men 10 God thereby highest raised. .--Speafsr.
The wish 10 know-that endless thirst,
which cen By quonchIug Is awakld.
And which becomes or hlost or curst
As the fount whereat ts slak'd-
Stnl urged me onward with desire
lnsatate, To explore, inquiro.-Moore.
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BACHELORS HAIR DYE.

Tbssplcndid Hair Dye is the bes, iu the world Harm
loss reliable instantaneous doos not contain lead NOT
any uiae poison to produce paralysis or death Aviod
s ysunted and deusve preparations Boosting virtues
they do not possess The genuine ". A. Bachelor
Hair Dye has had thirty years dntarnished reputation
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Black or Brown Sold By all Druggist Applied st Il
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