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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26
Patient Continuance.

There is an old story that, at the battle of
New Orleans, half a century ago, volunteer
fighting from the back-woods, not connected
with any company or regiment came on the
field and went into the contest with great
courage and enthusiasm, and that he attracted
attention by his intense desire to know the
effect Of his balls. AT every shot he mounted
the breastwork and peered anxiously into the
smoke to see if anybody was hit.
His conduct seemed slightly unreasonable.
The smoke was thick, and he could not see all
that took place among the enemy. Moreover,
many rifles were aimed in the same direction,
and it was impossible to ascertain the precise
effect Of each of them. The extempore SOL
der ought not to have lessened his share Of
victory by wasting time in trying to iden.
tify it,
Yet we are prone to copy the example Of
the inconsderate and anxious warrior. In
urging reforms, in preaching, IN teaching il
is possible for vein of self to get into our
zeal, and we become anxious not only to do
good, but TO have the credit of it. If soul
is saved clearly and directly by our instru.
mentality, it is certainly a legitimate matter
of rejoicing If the word Of warning or Of
cheer proved to be just the right word at th,
right time, and helped a soul through Des
pond, or out of the grasp Of Despair, we have
right to be glad and, indeed, if we are not
glad, We must be curiously constructed Chris
tians. The Lord of the harvest gives these
encouragements, now and then, to his rsapers
lest they grow weary.
Nevertheless, even this gladness needs TO
be watched, lest there get into it something
Of vain glory, which, if not absolutely sinful
in itself, detracts from its value in the sight
of God, and proves dead fly in the precious
ointment. We ought to look for present re-
suits, and yet not be feverishly anxious. We
must not be SO intent on this Divine recogni-
tion Of our labors, that we become discour-
aged and half angry, if the desired evidence
is not given. For ordinary times, and the
general work, we need a selfforgetfu zeal
which cheerfully and patiently tolls on, never
chilled by delay, undismayed even by present
failure, Many seed perishes in the earth.
OF the cloud Of bloom which covers the
orchard in May, only here and there BIOS
som produces an apple. The returns Of the
officers who have charge Of the ammunition
show that in great battle, in which thou
sands of men arc killed and wounded, only
one or two balls out of hundred hit. Yet
the orchard in October bends under its golden
burden the fields in their season are white
to the harvest, and the great empires are con.
quered in war lie who would accomplish
anything worth the doing, has need TO be
persistent in his work. 1t is by patient
continuance in well doing" that we attain
"glory, honor and immortality."-Dr, Crane,
in S. S. Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

dreamed dream the other night, which |
was not all a dream sleeping, yet awake,
dreamed
| was wandering with my ompanon.friend
over hill and dale, when we came to high cliff, |
which overlooked beautiful valley, through
which coursed a quiet stream, winding its
way in and out, with graceful curve, which
ever lends beauty aud grandeur The valley
was beautiful-the air fragrant with the pur-
fume Of flowers, everywhere visible to the eye
the foliage thick and green, and as fresh as
the morn. As we looked down upon all this
beauty, desire came upon us to visit it-a
desire to know if all was a reality; to know
if all was as beautiful as it seemed We
commenced our downward journey selecting
with care our path over the jagged rocks.
We thought our journey difficult one at
first, but soon the road became easier; still
our surroundings were the same. The same
rugged, frowning rocks were above and below
US as in the beginning Of our journey. As
we drew near the valley, feeling of peace
and rest came stealing over US, refreshing us
with its influence, as did the odor Of the many
and beautiful flowers. All within toe valley
greeted us with cheerful, sunny smile Of
welcome, with extended hand, frank and sin
cere. We could not but contrast our life on
the hill with our pleasing impression of life
in the valley. Bat bark we hear bell
church bell. 1t is the Sabbath, and all seem
tending toward the church. We, too, turn
our steps thitherward, and as We enter its sa-
cred portals, we experience the same feeling
of peace and purity that We experienced upon
entering the valley.
Within the church We found all classes of
people robed in the richest apparel,
others clad in tattered garments; but as the
pastor knet in prayer, all bowed down to-
gether as one. Oh, beautiful sight Can
again behold it place where all is peace
and happness,-a place where all are equal ?
After prayer, all raised their voices in 4 song
of praise and as it arose in one harmonious
sound, all voices mingling as one, We too
felt the inspiration of song, and our voices
we're raised in unison with the dwellers in
the valley. The pastor then read the third
chapter of Collossians, selecting for the sub
ject Of his discourse, the fourteenth verse
" And above all these things put on charity
which Is the bond Of perfectness.
As we listened to his instructions, we could
but realize how beautiful life in the valley
would be, where all bow at one altar aud wor.
ship God their Maker No feeling oil. caste
or sectarian distinction, but one grand feeling
that we are all Gods children--are as kin
to each other--all standing upon the one great
level of equality At the close of the dis
course came the benediction " May the grace
Of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you ALL n
How much the last three words contain for
US! 1t teaches us that we are all blest-
yes, all are blest and let US endeavOr tc
merit our blessings, as coming from the hand
of God,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26
The Rich Fool.

The gr0ttHd of a certain rich man
brought forth plentiiully." His riches were
the gift of God, not more truly than are the
riches Of the artizan or the merchant, but
more directly and unmistakably What comes
from the ground comes straight from Gods
store-house. And yet this rich fool" had
never recognized the hand that blessed him.
This was the first step in his folly.
He was perplexed to know what to do with
his abundance, He was troubled with the
common perplexity Of pitalists-how to in
vest God gave him the abundance for his
own happiness aud for that Of others He
made il useless to others and torment to
himself This was the second step in his fol-
ly | am told Of families in New York city
who are burdened with silver plate which
they dare not keep at home lest it be stolen
So they keep it in the custody of the Safe
Deposit Company, and eat off plated ware at
home. Do you know no women whose dress.
es are worry to them, no men of business
whose invested capital is wearing out their
life, no selfish children whose greed renders
their possessions, their toys, books, cakes, can
dies, everything they have, a perpetual tor
mentP Are they not, each in his own way,
rich fools2
There was simple way out of this FOOLS
perplexity. 1t was TO distribute of his wealth
to feed the poor. Wealth stored is useless.
He boarded and stored his wealth. Il will
pull down my barns and build greater" His
stores were already so great that he did
not know what to do with them. And he
proposed to relieve himself by making them
still greater The third step in his folly. Is
not every man n fool, however rich, who knows
only how to get, but not how to give how to
acquire, but not how to impart2
Instead Of studying how to use his wealth
for others, he considered only how to use it
for himself But he did not even know how
to do that. Take thine ease eat drink,
and be merry" In other words be retired -
not to devote himself to doing good but to
devote himself to ease and personal luxury.
Eat drink aye but what Of food for the
mind, the affections, the soul ? For that there
was no thought. Selhshness is blind, love far
sighted. He that gives himself to eating aud
drinking is seldom truly or long merry -
and be who devotes himself to getting his
ease is never easy.
But, biggest folly Of all, he never thought
of the end. He prided himself on his foresight
and yet never truly looked forward As one
who should spend his all in palace on the
side Of Mount Vesuvius, or in the pathway OF
the irresistible avalanche, or on the shifting
sands Of the seashore is one who puts his life
energies into that Of which death despoils him
Nay worse is his folly. For Vesuvius may
never again cast up its death.dealing fire, and
smoke, and lava, and the avalanche may for.
get to fall, and the sea may retire from the
shore, but death, surer than sea, avalanche, OIL
volcano, will oyerturn the best built edifce o
earthly materials and swallow up the bes
guarded wealth of gold and silver,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26
"The day Is done, aud the darkness
Falls from the wings Of night,
As a feather Is waited downward
Profn an eaVle in his ffghtN

We turn our steps toward the hill to pur.
sue our weary journey home, with feeling
of regret that our home is not within the val.
ley, We found our journey toisome and
atguing. We turned again and again to
look upon the valley. The lights glimmered
from many easement, and presented to us
the same ever cheerful aspect.
On arriving at the summit, we are blown
rudely about by the wind, and the storm,
beating upon our unprotected heads, breaks
the spell of dream.land, and we can but feel
that We are brought back to life with all its
stern realities. The beautiful feeling that
we experience in thinking of the valley, brings
to mind higher and holier aims, that we have
in times past possessed-brings to mind that
we can all make our homes as one common
hearthstone, the whole world as one broad val.
ley of peace and happiness ever feeling that
We are dependent upon the great Creator, and
must all look to the one source, for, from
Him cometh every good and perfect gift"
We all live together, and the one end awaits
us, and on that final day we shall be like
those in the yalley,-on terms of equality.
And why not in this our earthly existence ?
Think of these things, and endeavor to make
our habitations like those in this beautiful
valley. Let our paths be strewn with how-
are instead of thaqa ao rouoh and stony
Yonder stranger, in poverty aud rags, is
one of us-one of Gods children the same as
we and as we pass him coldly by, VIC must
think that there will be time when he will
be robed in different garments, time when
he will stand with US.
Think Of these things, my dear friends !
think that "Life is but the germ of Death,
aud Death the development Of higher Life"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

"SoSErHrsG ALWAYS GIVES WAY."-Mr
Newton, in one of his chidren's sermons, re.
lates an interesting incident connected with
starting a Sunday school in very irreligious
community in New York State A good
Christian woman desired TO obtain the school,
house for the purpose, but it was positively
refused by the skeptical trustee, Still she
persevered, and entreated him again and again.
a. tell you, Aunt Polly, it's Of no use. Once
for all, | say you cannot have the school-hOuse
for any such purpose" +" | think am going
to get it," said Aunt Polly. al should like
to know how, if don't give you the key"
Il think the Lord is going to unlock it."
May be he will, said the infdel, "but can
tell you this, that he is not going to get the
key from me-" "Well, am going TO pray
over it, and have found out by experience
that when keep on praying, something always
gives way" And the next time she came, the
hard heart Of the infdel did give way, and
she received the key More than this, when
others opposed the school, he sustained her
and great good was done there.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26
MONTPELIER, WI, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1871.

her. She colored, and made sudden effort
to regain her balance, but Abbe held her fast.
Hester" she said, earnestly, Z" YOU have
kept away from me for two days, and now
you shall answer me Arc you so angry
with me, Hester ?"
There was no reply.
" Please speak to me. Shall such little
thing come between us2 If you only knew,
Hester, how have longe1 for word or smile
from you, you could not be angry any more -
and Abbie's voice trembled
Hester was conquered.
" Don't say anything more about it" she
said. " | was wrong, as | always am. Lets
be just as good friends as we were before
but don, mind il l'm cross, for don't feel
very happy lately"
Abbie's quick loving instinct told her the
whole truth.
" Come aud stay with me tonight, and we
will talk it over" she said Perhaps can
help you. know all about your trouble
dear, for have seen it myself
Hester looked into the clear, happy eyes
and answered
III come. Let me Co. now please
That evening she went early TO Abbie's
She shrank little from the revelation she
must make Of thought, and feelings kept
hitherto wholly to herself; but she was ia
earnest in her wish to find help, and she went
Willingly
No one could be more tender in tone and
manner, more delicate in suggestion or advice,
than Abbie larland She loved Hester
dearly, and she had had the same experience
They talked long and earnestly Of Hes.
ter her frequent trials and as frequent fail.
ures to follow the right because she had
forgotten OF disbelieved in action, if not in
thought, the great principles which underlie
all successful Christian living that without
reliance upon the Almighty arm we are ut.
terly powerless; and that Divine strength is
made perfect in human weakness. Before
they slept that night, they knelt together, aud
Hester took the first step in the right way by
seeking for herself the blessing which, while
the world stands, shall never be denied to any
earnest seeker.
Fifteen years have passed since then, hut
Hester has never fatered in her chosen path,
nor ever ceased to be thankful for the failures
which taught her at last the needed lesson
that our help cometh from the Lord, and from
him only.--Met4o9ist.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26
The Home Circle.
FOR the Journal
HAsTBNING HOME.

Nv rLoRgsCg.
R,'' on ns royage KEEPS ~ from, "a, harfH.n
The good ship Time stood out to soa,
The troubled sea u Life
Tho pilot, Reason, watched the rocks
And shoals, with dangers rife i-
The passengers we're blitho and gay
The captain wise and kid,
Yet one looked back with fearful eyes
To the shore he had lcn behind
Aud forward CARED with trembling dread
Fearful Of coming gales,
sigh.ng with every quiekeuing Wind
Alas my courage fails.
The ship will surely run aground.
And never reach the shore
Oh. Captain let me hear thee say
The weary voyage is Ger
am tired. and ia Int, and sick at heart
On mo stern care hath pressed
The motion of the ship gives pain.
Kind Captaiu let ine rest VI
But while he urged hls fearful plea
Aud Reason paused 10 hear,
His hand still on the wheel Intent
The good ship Time to steer,
Another passenger approached,
with quick. Impatient tread
He had walked the deck With hasty step
And heard what Sorrow said
Oh, Captain tarry not" no spoke,
a" / cannot think of rest
TIN shall reach the port that lle'
Far 10 the distant West
I've been an exile Ia the Wild
LO, now this many o year
long 10 reach my Fathers house
Why should we loitcr here
Through dreary wastes and barren sand.
have been forced 20 roam,
And now I'm like homesck child
In haste 10 reach my home.
Oh do not tarry, for my heart
VIII Hcsf end a rest
IT'LL | can lay my weary head
Upon my Fathers breast.
Iuiurl the sails catch cvory Wind
Pause not Tor spray or foam
But hasten On with eager speed,
For am nearing home
took The moral 90 my heart,
And learned 90 toll and wait,
And trust my Ca1tain kn1Wcth best
Though the voyage end soon " late
Tho less pause 10 rest by the wGy,
The sooner the end will come,
When ] shall rest ou my Fathers hruast
In Heaven, my happy home.
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Let us make our church like the valley church.
Let us establish, within our own circles,
state of things, harmonious like that found in
the valley, and in our church; let one and
all, kneel and worship, with feeling true and
sincere. Let our thoughts be pure and holy,
and our acts free from sel6shness, and we will
all dwell in a valley Of peace and happiness
PAX.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

PRooRRss1yE HuMILIrr.-" When / speak
Of progress it is in descending, not in mount.
ing. Love is our might, says st. Augustine,
Let us so charge ourselves with the might of
love as to sink the scale Of self to its just
level. This will be manifested by our readi-
ness to bear the cross the humiliations, the
sufferngs, which are necessary to the pur6ca.
cation Of the soul.'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

CROSSES TO DE TAKEN, NOT soUGBT.-" The
crosses which originate with ourselves are not
near as efficient in eradicating selflove as
those which come in the daily allotments Of
God. These latter contribute no aliment for
the nourishment of our own wills; and as
they proceed Immediately from merciful
providence, they are accompanied by grace
sufficient for all our needs. We have nothing
to do, then, but to surrender ourselves to God
each day. without looking further he will
carry us in his arms as a mother bears her
hild.n-EeneLon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26
TwENrY-EIGnr YEARS, PRACTICE

In the treatment Of diseases ncden. to Females has
placed DIR. DOW at the head Of all physicians making
such practice speciality and enables him to guarantee
speedy and permanent cure In the worst cases Of Sap
prtssiOH and all other hens,vuai Dsrangsmsns from
sAasvo cause. All letters for advice must contain 81.
onies, No EsDIcorT srRRHr Bosros.
N B.--Board furnished to those desiring to remain
under treatment. Boston, July, is7l.-.7ly
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He who has not forgiven an enemy has
never yet tasted one Of the most sublime en-.
joyments Of life Lavater.
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THE CONFESSIONS OF AN INVALID.

PUBLISHED as warning and for the benefit Of young
men and others, who suffer from Nervousness General DE.
bility, &c, supplying rHE SKAss or sELr-ouRE.
Written by one who cured himself and sen. ftee on re-
eeiying postpaid directed envelope.
Address NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Brooklyu. N v
1900
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

1T is not the work We do upon eartn that
makes the whole of life, but it is the way in
which we do that work---it is the motive
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COLGATE's EAU.DE.COLOGNE

TOILET SOAP.
It has the delicate and refreshing fragrance Of genuine
farna Cologne Water, and Indispensable to tho Toilet
" ever, Lady or Gentleman.
Sold Y Druggists and Dealers In PERFuMERY.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26
A GREAT BARGAIN!
PIANO FOR SALE.

PIANO FOR SALE
have very nice Square Piano q octaveG which
must be sold previous 70 departure for Europe and
which offer TO the public at very reasonable price
Can be at the residence Of Hon o. H. Smith, Elm
Street. Please call and examine Immediately.
II. G. EDDY,
. Teacher OF Organ and Piano.
Montpelier VT, May "a, 1871. 7iu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-26

Hester Kent was washing the dishes one
Sabbath afternoon, and as she moved lstless.
ly about her work sang softly to herself;
Come whore my love lies dreaming"
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-02
rI,Hrs is TO GIVE IN NdrIcE THAT on the

YJNHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ON the
Il 10th day of Septr, 1871, q warrant in bank
rptcy was issued out of the District Court of the
United States tor the Eastern District of Virginia,
against the estate of John Younger Martin, of
Caroline co., and State of Virginia, who has been
adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition THAT
the payment of any debts, and the delivery of
any property belonging to said bankrupt, to him
or for his use, and the transfer of any property
81 the creditors OF said bankrupt, to prove their
debts and choose one or more assgnees of his es-
tate, will be held at court of bankruptcy, to be
holden at the office of the register, in Richmond,
Va, before w. w Forbes, Esq, register, on the
I'd day of October, 1871, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
DAVID j. PARKER,
Sc l9--T2w u. S. Marshal
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-02
COMMUNICATED.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA,
September 30, 1871.

10 tae Editor eftte State yoaraaf.
lnotice in this mornings Richmond Dis
patch challenge from X. l.. ilobson "a
Conservative colored man, in which. he
says 81 am not ashamed Of my position,
and will meet any of the champions of car
pet.bapism at any time and place.
am not defender of ''carpet-bagism,
hut [ am an humble defender of the true
principles of the Republican party. As
there will be mass meeting at Louisa
courthouse on Monday, October 9th, and
another at Frederick's Hall, Louisa county,
on Tuesday, October 10th, at which times
and places am invited to address the citi-
zens, most respectfully extend an invita-
ton to Mr.. IIobson to be present. lie
shall be treated to all courtesies usual in
debates. will divide time with him.
IF Mr.. Hobson does not find it convenient
to be present on these occasions, will
meet him at any time and place he may
suggest.
A word about "carpet-bagism." yir-
ginia, "the Mother of Presidents" has fur
nished more carpet-bag United States Sem
ators and members of Congress than any
other State in the Union, and it was con-
sidered an honor to her that her SONS should
be thus honored.
Sir: Had it not been for carpet-bag-
gers, you and | would yet be debarred the
privilege of speaking in public, or of calling
our souls our own. When the Shareholders
proposed to secede from the Union for the
purpose of forging our chains and those Of
our children more tightly forever, then it
was, that the honest yoemanry marched
TO the front with their "carpet-bagso and
saved the life of the nation and purchased
with their blood, your liberty and mine.
NNIr. Hobson, you have "a policy" and
stand ready to meet the champions Of
"carpet-bagism." | hope you do not IT.
revently allude to Governor Walker, the
chiefest "carpet-bagger" of the so-called
Conservative party.
1t has been said that cur dog was most
fond OF that brutal master who licked him
most. 1t seems to me that Mr.. Hobson
must have been frequently scorched by his
old master, as he proposes to assist the
Democracy in reGnslaving our race.
Right about wheel, Mr.. IIobson.
r. ID. BEcKLEY.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-02

"Now, these figures conclusively demon
strate what we have over and over again
argued, but which it is hard to make some
persons believe, viz: that the South is
richer now than it ever was before the war.
The crop of 1S70-71 is larger than any
crop ever raised, save that of 1S59-60,
which slightly overtopped it in number OF
bales, but, per contra, the price OF cotton
now is higher than before the war. In
other words, the South of reconstruction
raises more bales of cotton and gets more
per pound for them than the South OF
slavery.
''There is one difference, however, and it
is the secret also of the howl about poverty
and ruin which is continually kept up.
The men who raise the cotton get the mo-
ney for it now, and not the old class of
iniddlemen euphuistically yclept "mas-
ters." Every way the economic condition
Of the South is improved. She has more
wealth, and it is more equally distributed.
And we may add, although it is not cor
ollary of this table, her industries are more
diversified, which is another condition of
health in the body polite"