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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24
Special hnttres.
SINKING SLOWLY.

Diseases that progress rapidly to crisis are not the
only ones 10 be dreaded Canker or dry rot docs not
blast a tree az suddenly stroke Of lightning hut
unless arrested Il destroys as certainly and in like
manner chronic debility although IL does not kill with
the ,wines ofyollow fever to sap the springs
Of life eventually any acute disease If not checked
by invigorutng medication There is something ineT-
pressbly touching in the spectacle Of premature decay
Ianguor 2aor omaoiaton, depression Of spirits and
taste for exertion, arc Ia ordinary symptoms, and
IN should bo promptly met by tonic treatment. The
host nvgorant and cxhlarant that can be administered
In case Of this kind s Hostottor's stomach Bitters
Tho stimulating principle Of the preparation rousea the
dormant energies u the system and the strengthening
and regulating properties give permanent and health
fu impulse TO the vital forces thus brought into play
The falling appetite is ro-awakened the process Of d
geston and assimilation quickened, Tie quall'y OF
the blood Is improved the sccretions become more natn
ra and oyory organ that contributes to the nourfhmen
of tho body undcrgocs autary change By these means
the repair Of the physical structure s effected aud iu
health and vgor restored. In class Of diseases has
the benGcen operation Of the Btcrs been moro marked
and striking than in those characterized by general de-
buity and nervous prostration. Ladies affected with
those ailments find in this most Wholesome oi all onlcs
and correcves the safest and surest means of relief 1t
is strong TO restore and powerle TO nuo Such s the
uniform testimony Of "clouls Of witnesses" 301
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Gen. washingtou's Habits.

An original letter just published for the
first time gives some interesting glimpses Of
the habits and opinions of the Father Of his
Country. While the Federal City was build.
ing, the Legislature of Pennsylvania voted
the President house, hoping perhaps to keep
the seat Of government in Philadelphia. The
house formerly occupied as the University of
Pennsylvania was accordingly built for that
purpose. But as soon as Washington saw its
dimensions, and good while before 1t was
finished, he let it be known that he would not
occupy it--that he certainly should not 90 to
the expense of purchasing suitable furniture
for such dwelling and hired instead mod.
est but comfortable residence.
The President ate Indian cakes for break
fast, after the Virginia fashion, although buck.
wheat cakes were generally on the table.
Washingtons dining parties were entertained
in handsome style. His weekly dining day,
for company, was Thursday, and his dining
His rule was to allow FIVE minutes for the va
ration of clocks and watches, and then 70 TO
the table, be present or absent whoever might.
He kept his own clock in the hall, just within
the outward door, and always exactly regu-
lated. When tagging members OF Congress
came in, as they often did, after the guests
had sat down to dinner, the Presidents only
apology was Gentlemen Tor Sir), we are too
punctual for you. have cook who never
asks whether the company has come, but
whether the hour has come" He was always
dressed in a suit of black, his hair powdered
and tied in black queue behind, with very
elegant dresa sword which he vore with inim-
liable grace. Mrs. Washington often, but
not always, dined with the company, sat 1t the
head of the table, and If, as was occasionally
the case, there were other ladies present, they
sat each side of her. The President sat half
way from the head to the foot of'thc table,
and on that side he would place Mrs. Wash
ington though distant from him, on his right
hand. He always, unless clergyman was
present, asked blessing in a standing pos
turo. If clergyman was present, he was
requested both to ask blessing and to re-
turn thanks after dinner.
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Economy IN the Use Of Time.

Perhaps in no other particular are people
so penny wise and pound foolish as in the
employment of time. One individual engaged
in business gets worn out, dyspeptic and ner-
vous months relaxation would restore
his health yet, rather than give himself the
needful rest, he takes the risk of years Of suf-
fering and inability. Another, in the mis-
taken idea that he is economical, occupies
time in comparatively proftless occupations,
when he should be employed in his regular
calling. Another makes idleness profession
True economy in the use of time consists in
getting as large return as possible for its
expenditure. The man who ruins his eyes
by reading in the train, under the mistaken
idea that he is economising time, is not get
ting the largest return possible for the use OF
that time. Good vision in advancing age is
worth more than all the information thus OBJ
tanned. The student who spends couple OF
hours day with the skates, oars, cricket or
football, is probably earning more in his rec
reation than in any similar period Of time
spent in study. The man who, by hearty
frolic with his children in the morning before
he starts to his work, gets good humor for
the day, earns as much in his play as he does
in his work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24
Watohman Sc journal.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST "a, 1870.
New Books and Magazines.

." Tu WAR BETWEEN TIE STATES, ITS CAUSES,
CHARACrER, CoSDUCr AND RESULTS" BY Hon.
A. ii. Stephens. National Publishing Co.,
Publishers, Boston, Mass.
The National Publishing Company, Of Boston
Massachusetts,, have just issued the second and
concluding volume of this great work. This book
must from its very nature, take precedence of all
Southern histories Of the war. The high position
held by Mr.. Stephens in the government Of the
Coniederacy, his great abilities as the first states
man Of the South, and his acknowledged integ-
rity Of character, make him perhaps the person
best qualified to tell the story Of his cause and its
failure His position as second officer Of the Con
lederacy enabled him 10 gain much information
which was inaccessible 10 the ordinary historian (;
the secret history Of his government is as familiar
to him as an open book and his constant and in
timate association with the leaders Of the South,
prepares him TO speak with accuracy Of their mo-
tiyes, and to judge their acts from more intoli-
gent standpoint than any other writer.
In the first volume Of his work Mr.. Stephens
confined himself entirely to discussion of the
causes which led to the secession Of the South.
10 the volume now before us, he uarrates the story
OF the war, giving especial emphasis 10 the action
Of the government of the Conledency, or 10 what
may be called its confidential history. His ac-
count OF the important conference at Hampton
Roads between President Lincoln and the Con-
lcdente Commissioners, is one Of the most yalu-
able additions to the literature Of the war and is
in itself worth the price Of the entire work. The
yexed question Of the non-exchange Of prisoners
of war has much new light shed upon it, and The
peace movements in the South are thoroughly ex.
planned The book is sold by subscription only,
and agents are wanted in every county.
Harper & Brothers have issued pamphlet
containing the new Internal Rcrnue and TdriG
Lao, and all other existing acts pertaining to the
Internal Revenue as are now in force. All tax
payers should have It.
PeiersoH's Magazine for September is already
on our table. 1t is a wonder to Us how so excel
lent periodical can be published at 50 low q
price, and especially how it can go on improving
as it does but the explanation, we suppose, i
in its vast circulation, which is the largest W,
believe in the United States. Every iamil!
ought % take this magazine. Terms 81 year
with liberal deductions to clubs. Published b!
Charles j. Peterson, 3O6 Chestnut Street, Phila
/ delphia.
/ We are m rcceipto Of a sample copy Of Cotton
European War Map. 1t is evidently the mos
reliable one yet out, and gives a correct idea o
the entire territory now occupied or likely to b
overrun by the contending armies. One can gain
but little knowledge Of the position Of the force
or of the progress Of the war without such ma
before them. 1t is sold for fifty cents, sent b.
mail, postpaid, by A. W & c. C. Cotton Co.
New York.
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Old Spanish PrOYerbs.

Repentance always costs very dear,
"A pound of care will not pay an ounce
of debt
That's a wise delay which makes the
road safe.
"A wise man changes his mind, fool
never will.
The foot of the owner is the best manure
for his land.
He is the best scholar who hath learned
to live WE'LL
The creditor always hath bottor memory
than the debtor.
"A handful of mother-wit is worth a
bushel Of learning.
The sorrow men have for others hangs
upon one hair.
The day on which you marry you either
mar or make yourself.
--Enjoy what little you have while the
fool is hunting for more
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24

One afternoon, many years ago. pleasant
faced man came into our schoolroom. We
can remember but little Of his appearance,
except the sweet smile that played about his
lips, and that seemed to spread out all over
his face as he spoke. Our teacher requested
him to talk to us little while. He COM
piled, and his words have been treasured as
Jewels ever since. We think that the bright
smile and the calm, winning voice had much
to do with our remembering him so distinctly.
This was his speech -
"Would it not please you, dear little ones,
TO pick up strings of pearls, drops Of gold
and diamonds, as you pass along the street J
II would make you happy, | know, to do
so. And you may do it; but you ask mo
howH will tell yon. By dropping sweet
words, kind actions and pleasant smiles. as
you pass along These are the true pearls
and precious stones. Speak to that poor or
phan child; see the diamond drops from
her check. Take the hand Of that friendless
boy bright pearls flash from his eyes; smile
on the sad and careworn, joy sdfuses tho
check more brilliant than the most precious
gems. Try it, dear children, and you will
feel happier when resting on your pillow at
the close of the day, than IL you had picked
up SCORE of glistening jewels. The bright
ness Of the one will fade, while the brilliancy
of the other will grow brighter and brighter
with the years Of our lives
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24

Menzikoff, and VIC will run down and welcome
the FIRST ship to st. Petersburgw
The gale was moderating, and the Vrow,'
under bare poles, was steadying her course up
the river, when Auke spied a Dutch built
Iuyder Zee boat coming down, rowed by men
in uniform, and steered by a tall coxswain in
pea jacket and checked shirt.
4" Heave a rope ~ he cried in sound Dutch,
as the boat came alongside.
As no arms were seen among them, the
rope was thrown. The steersman was tho
6rst on board. Righting himself as he let 20
the rope, he seized Auke by both hands and
exclaimed
welcome TO you, good captain We'll
come TO the port Of 81. Petersburg The
Frisian Vrow' is the first bark that ever
sailed up the Neva, and henceforth she shall
be duty-frce, though she carry swedcs for a
cargo"
"Good Mr. Russian" said Karl Hoofdt,
elbowing his way forward, tive have cargo
of cheese and gin, the best in Holland, and
have missed our market in Revel through the
folly Of this young man, who would not take
advice"
"SiIence J" Numbered the steersman. You
arc the fool will buy the whole cargo
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honor Of dining at the chief Of the wooden
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24

For the 35nung.


GOD IN TUE SHADOW.
"Toll mo little 1iaroboll,
Are you lonely hero,
Blooming Ia the shadow,
On this rock 20 droar,
Clinging 10 this bit Of earth,
AZ II In mid-air,
With your swcct face turned 10 me
Looking strangely fair ?
" Arc you mover weary
OF this dafksome mold
Where no sunlight falleth,
Where 'ts bleak aud cold
Why you look so happy,
Sure can not tell II
would learn thy secret,
Pretty, bright liaroboll"
LADY said the wld-nowcr,
NOdding low H. head,
Though this spot seems dronry,
Though the suniights ilod
Know that lm not lonely,
That nc'cr despair
God Is In the shadow
God Dc everywhere 20
-Ths Sabbath at Homo
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24
For Parents.
MY LITTLE B0Y,

MY LITTLE hoy.
ny ALFRED suLLY.
| have a little boy at home,
A little soul from heaven come
On this green earth while 10 roam
My htle boy.
Ills little arms my neck embrace,
lie turns 10 me his tiny face,
And kisses me with angel graco-
My little boy.
| know not what bis lifo may bo-
OF joy, or peace or misery
But all the world he is 10 me
My little boy.
/ watch him grooming on myarm,
Aud sigh for power or magic charm
To shield his life from ill and harm
My little boy.
My very manhood, rough and bold,
ls shadOwed with grace untold
Within this tender fragile mould
This little boy.
My soul speaks out n0hler song
sec more clear the right nom wrong
A. on bis grnce ponder long
This little boy
So like the awe. the namclcss dread,
We feel iu presence Of the dead,
crho soul 10 Heaven 20 lately ncdl-
Oh, little boy -
Doth seem the mystery that lies
Beneath the depths Of thy blue eyes-
Thy soul so fresh from Paradise
Ny little boy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24

Lyons Katharon made my hair son, luxuriant and
thick and Hagan's Magnolia Balm changed that sauow
complexion into the marble beauty you now soe. This
Is emphauoay the language Of all who these arti
cles. One head Of hair and a refined complexion are
the greatest attractions woman possess. The
Kathairon and Magnolia Balm are just what will give
them to you aud nothing else will. The BALM Is the
bloom Of youth. II makes lady Of thirty appear but
twenty Both articles entirely harmless and very
pleasant, They should be In every ladys possession.
al3f
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BATCHELoR's HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye the bcst In the world. Harm
leg reliable instantaneous, does not contain lead nor
any uiao poison TO produce paralysis or death. Aviod
tho vsuntod and dolusye preparations boastng virtues
they do not posses. The genuine W. a. Bachelors
Hair Dye has had thirty year, untarnished reputation
to uphold II. integrity as tho only perfect Hair Dye
Black or Brown Sold by all Druggists. Applied at Is
Bond ST. New York. sit5
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24

The Womans Journal, the organ OF the
American Woman Suffrage Association, now
published at Boston and Chicago, and edited
by Mrs. Livermore, has been consolidated
with the Womdn's Advocate, Of Dsyton, U.
The Journal retains its name and 1T New
England Office, but its Western Office is likely
10 Be transferred TO st. Louis.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24

THE BBLB.-IIe who cannot find time to
consult his Bible will one day find that he
has time 10 be sick he who has no time to
pray must find time TO die he who can find
no time TO reflect is most likely To find time
to sin he who can find no time for repent
ance will find au eternity in which repentance
will be of no avail he who cannot hnd time
to work for others may end an eternity in
which to suffer for himself--H. More.
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Mltscella


NIGIiT-FAI4L.
Slowly, softiy upon the wall
steals the sunshine steals tbs shade
Evening damps begins 20 fal,
Evening shadows are displayed.
Round mo DER mo, everywhere,
All The sky Is grand With clouds,
And athwart tho evening air
Wheel the swallows home In clouds.
Shans of sunshine from the west
Paint tho dusky windows red,
Darker shadows, deeper, rest,
Underneath and overhead
Darker. darker, and moro wan,
In my breast the shadows fall
Upward steals the life of man
AZ the sunshine from the wall.
From the wall into tho sky,
From The roof along the spirc
Al, the souls Of those that die
Arc but sunhcams lifted higher.
-LoHgt2ow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24

The Republicans Of the fifth Illinois
district have decided not to hold convention
to nominate a representative to Congress- but
will instead vote by ballot, September oth'
for candidates for the nomination, the man
who receives plurality vote to be considered
the nominee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24
TwENrY-sEvEN YEARS PRACTICE

In tho Treatment Of Diseases Incident 70 females has
placed DR. DOW at the head Of all physicians making
such practice spcclay and enables him 70 guarantee
speedy and permanent n the worst easo Of Sup
preston and all other Mcasu DsrIHgssHff from oAai-
e,sr cause All letters for advice must contain a. Ohee,
No. g ESDicor1 STREET BosroS.
y. B.-Board furnished to those desiring 70 remain
under treatment
Hostou July. 1870. 2ll0
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PILES, PILES PILES PILES I

Outward applications are money thrown away The
only permanent cure is DR.. iARRlsONs PkRisrAL~
TIC LoZENGEs They strike at the cause. They are
pleasant nor like all pills do they require an Increase
Of dose They are exactly suited to ohyiate cosvenes
the cause of IN health. For nle at No fremont
Temple. Boston. by p. A. HARRISON & CO., Proprie-
tors ana By all druggists Mailed for G0 cents.
A&S
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nlnral &c Religious.
COMPENsArION.

I.
Aitcr the night, tho mornings dawn,
Paling and blushing with pearl and rosoi
The gfoenost, funniest fields are born,
Fruit Of the high-plod winter SHOWS.
Aiter the storm, the rainbow CLEANS,
Filling with beauty the heavenly dome
Meath lowering clouds the sunlight streams
hitor the voyage Is rest at home.
II,
There ls no sorrow, no pain Of life,
But bears nom ITS anguish something sweet
Past the long hours of weary strife
Comes Victory with her snowy feet.
Through death Is life each palm and loss,
Each grief We bear ls q heavenly prize
by Ills long anguish on the Cross,
Christ won our rest In Paradise.
III.
Then, count not lost the hopes that fall
Like leaves boz autumn, one by one,
Nor deem the light De- vanished all,
As the dark druary night wears on
You shall know no last that loe was gain,
That through your weary, toilsome way,
As you saw The stars in your liic-sky wauc,
The night was leading % heavenly day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-08-24

Passion IL drunkenness Of the mind,
and, therefore, in its present workings, not
always controllable by reason.
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THE CONFESSIONS OF AN INVALID.

Published for tho benefit Of young and others who
ufer from Nervous Debility etc, supplying the means
ssfcure Written by one who cured himself and sent
free on receiving post paid directed envelope. Address
i6.42 NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, brooklyn, ~ Y.
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SEND IN YOUR ORDERS n
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VOB PRINTING,

We have not only dressed the columns Of the Daily
Jourpal and the Watehman and State Journal, in on
tlrey new dress but furnishing job Department
with all tho materials necessary for the execution In the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-08-29

Dr. Seavey of Bangor, is having an interest
ing controversy with the Portland Star on the
hair question. The question has assumed
quite breadth-a hair breadth The Star
asserts that monster insects have been found
in Jute Chingnons, and that girl operatives
in factories have been frightened at the YER
min found in their top dressing" The DR..
stronly asserts that ''there has never occur
red in this or any other state, one single in
stance where death, or even indisposition of
any sort has resulted from wearing the Jute
Chignon" and calls to his aid like testimony
from sound scientific men in this State. He
closes a communication in the Wing by gush
of extreme sympathy and commiseration for
those who stand in mortal terror lest the dim
initiye amount of cerebral substance bestow-
ed upon individuals by nature is to become
diet for worms.