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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-02
One Drop at a Time.

Have you ever watched an icicle
rs it formed? You noticed how it
froze one drop at a time, until it
was a foot long or more. If the
water was clear, the icicle remained
clear, and sparkled brightly in the
sun; but if the water was slightly
muddy the icicle looked foul, and
its beauty was spoiled. Just so our
characters are forming; one little
thought or feeling at a time adds
its influence. If each thought be
pure and right, the soul will be love
ly and sparkle with happiness; but
if impure and wrong, there will be
final deformity and wretchedness.
The beginning of a new year
usually makes us think of the year
that has just closed. We review in
few moments, its most important
events. In our recollection we
group them together, as we pass
rapidly from one remembered cir
cumstance to another. Its joys,its
sorrows,its hopes and fears, its tolls
and trials, all seem to tread closely
one upon another. The mind com
prehends them all in one survey, as
the eve of the traveller takes in at
one view, from some post of obser-
ration, all the features of the land
scape through which he has patient
ly journeyed, and notes at one glance
ats points of difficulty, Of danger, of
labor of refreshment and of rest.
But the year came not to us all at
once. Its gradual passage was,
hour by hour, day by day, until
the revolving year had completed
its destined round. AS drop by
drop the icicle congealed, as step by
step the pilgrim wended his way, so
moment by moment the year filled
upits appointed period and passed
away.
Thus also is life made up of lit
tie duties faithfully performed, or
sadly neglected, one by one; of lit
tie trials, patiently borne or rebell-
iously endured, ,one by one; of gold
en- opportunities, carefully improved,
or wastefully squandered, one by one.
Each drop, each step, each moment,
may appear insignificant; but the
aggregate makes up the pure or the
clouded crystal, the goal secured or
lost,life nobly spent or vainly fritter-
ed away.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-02


No friendly hand had led her to
the sanctuary, and no one cared fol
her soul. But IsraePs gentleShepherd
sought out this tender lamb, and
brought her to his house, where she
heard the music of Calvary, which
melted her heart and drew it to
Jesus.
One Sabbath l looked for my lit.
tie hearer but she was not there
Soon a lady called and requested
me to visit a little girl who was
sick. On entering the chamber
what was my surprise to find it was
my little hearer.
On conversing with this dear
child of twelve years, / found, to my
inexpressible delight, that / was
conversing with a mature saint al
ready ripenened for glory. Never
shall L forget her sweet smile, her
more than earthly joy, and her
beautiful and unwavering confidence
CCSuS. w dShtu llON SllI
knew that Jesus had heard her
prayer for her mother, whom she
thought she should soon leave, she
replied in a voice soft and touching
as an eolian harp: He has said it,
he has said it, That was enough
for her. Never did l have a finer
illustration of the meaning of faith,
than from the lips of that little girl,
who in holy triumph soon passed
away.
Surely out of the mouth of babes
and sucklings the great Redeemer
perfects praise. Let not the church,
let not ministers, let not Sabbath
school teachers, let not parents sup
pose that very young children are
too young to come to Jesus. He
himself declares "of such is the
kingdom of heaven" "-American
Messenger.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-02
EnInenagOgue.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
AND COnsurnptiOQ.

Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.
Probably never before in the whole history Of
-pt1licine has any thing Won so widely and 50
6e,.Dly upon the confidence OF mankind, as this
excellent remedy for pulmonary complaints.
Through 4 long series Of years, and among most
of the races of men it has risen higher and higher
in til,r estimation it has become better known.
IT.. uniform character and power 10 cure the va
rious affections Of the lungs and throat have
made it known as reliable protector against
them. While adapted to milder forms of disease
and to young children, 1t is at the same time the
most efect1al remedy that can be given for incip-
lent consumption, and the dangerous affections
of the throat and lurgs. As a provision against
sudden attacks of Group, it should be kept on
hand in every family, and indeed as all are some
times subject to colds and coughs, all should be
provided with this antidote for them.
Although settled Consumption IS thought IN
crrahle stiH great numbers Of cases where the
disease seemed .ssttied, have been completely
curet, and the patient restored 10 sound health
by the Cherry PICTORIAL. So complete Is its
mastery over the disorders of the Lungs and
Throat that the most obstinate of them yfeid to H.
When nothing else could reach them, under the
CHcrf.u Pecforol they subside and disappear
SINGERS and Pubfic Speakers ind great
protection from it.
1sfhno is always relieved and often wholly
cured by it. ..-.
Bronchitis is generally cured by taking the
Cherry Pectorof in small and frequent doses.
So generally are its virtues known, that We
need not publish the certificates Of them here, or
do more than assure the public that Its qualities
are fully maintained.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-02

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Violins Of the finest quality, also, cheap ones.
Accorieons, French, German, SC. Agent for
the best Italian Violin Strings in the world.
Come and see them. Trimmings for the Violin
and Accordion, always on hand. Instruments
repaired to order. Sc.
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READY-MADE CLOPHING !

For Men, Boys and Children, comprised in part
of Over Goats, Skating Coats, Frock Coats, Sack
Goats, Business Suits, Pants and Vests, every
grade and style, Hats and Caps, Cndershirts
and Drawers, White and Fancy Shirts, best
makes, Cashmere Shirts, Knit Jackets, Gloves,
Fur and Sealskin Gloves, Fur Collars, Hall
Hose. Handkerchefs, Neck Ties and Bows, lat
est styles, Paper Collars. Boso,ns and Guns,
Suspenders, Comforts. Ladies'and Gents Trunks
new style, Ladies' and Gents Satchels and Tray
cling Bags; Rubber Cloth Coats, new style,
with capes, Rubber Coats, Leggings, Caps and
Umbrellas. Also our large and extensive as
sortment of best makes OF Cloths, all shades,
Beaver Cloths, Fur Cloths, Chinchillas, adapted
for our coats and Ladies sacks. Scotch and Di-
agonal Suitings and Coatings. Best make black
Doeskins, Fancy Doeskins, Fancy Cassimeres,
vestings, Tweeds, Jeans, ETC., embracing the
best and latest style, which we will sell BY the
yard, cut and trim, or make to order in the
| best manner. We mean business, no misrep-
resentation, fully determined, and will close
| out our large stock at great bargains, to make
room for our spring purchases.
Please remember the place, Q doors east of J.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-02-22

No matter by what folies or crimes the
people Of France have been brought to their
present furnishing condition, It is a noble
spirit of charity which prompts the American
people to extend the hand Of relief Nc
question of the right or wrong of the wal
enters into the case. Scenes Of the most
narrowing aud fearful suffering are depicted
to us, aud We stop not to inquire for the
cause Sufficient is it to know that there
are people who faint for want Of bread - that
there are desoatcd homes to be repaired
that there are VIII le communities suffering
under the rcmorseless desolations Of war
\ nation bleeds and staryes Those who have
thought her wrong in the late conflict, are
not less touched with sympathy in her distress
than those who followed her fortunes. Re
gardless Of the question Of merit or demerit,
she lies PROSTATE and bleeding, and the deep
est sensiblities not only Of America, but the
whole civilized world-even her conquerer-
themselves cannot but be deeply stirred.
The American people have always had a
kindly feeling for France. She was Qua
friend in the Revolution She it was who
gave US Lafayette, who became as much al
idol in America as an honor to France That
beloved name speaks to-day, and pleads ioi
charity aud dead must be the heart that
fails to be reached and stirred to action.
Germany happily escaped much Of the suC
ierng which falls upon France. She has, in
decd suffered enough While our own heart
are yet bleeding from like desolations, we can
not forget the mourning that mingIos with tn,
shouts Of triumph beyond the Rhine Tn,
victory has been purchased at the price o
much precious blood But she escaped til,
disaster Of sustaining upon her own soil tn
destructive tramp of hostile army. Pillag
aud the sword came not to her own doors
Her mourning is for the dead not for starry
ing survivors No portion Of her people ar,
dying for lack of bread SO we are by N
means called upon to weigh the respective want
or claims Of the two lands The one want i
above human reach the other directly with
) in it, and succor is made imperative by tn
strongest and best impulses Of our common
) humanity
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-02-22
Railroad Meeting.

A meeting Of the commissioners of the
Northern Vermont and Lake Champlain
Railroad was held at the Van Ness House in
Burlington, on Wednesday, the 18th inst.
Besides the commissioners are Messrs.
N. Parker and +. NJ. Van Sicklen of that
city; Il. ii. Lane and l.. b. Howe, Jericho
A. j. Crane and #. g. Kennedy, Colchester
l.. N. Williams and d. ii. Macomber, Essex
A. o. Humphrey and NJ. Hapgood, Under.
hill p. X. Gleed Of Morrisyille and G. S
Page Of Hydepark-there were a number Of
gentlemen present from several of the town,
interested in the construction of this road
Some remarks were made by Carolus Noye,
Of the Board of Trade of that city, Messrs.
Gleed, Page and others, setting forth the need
and the advantage Of the construction of this
road. An estimate was presented made by
Mr. Hale, and one the constructing engineer.
of the Vermont Central, which placed the
cost Of constructing the twenty miles Of track
from Essex Junction to where it can Join the
Lamoille Valley road in Cambridge, at 500.
900 per mile, including bridges, ties, rails
and everything complete for the cars, but
not including land damages.
The secretary was instructed to procure
blanks for subscriptions for the use of tn,
commissioners, who are to make report L
a meeting Of subscribers to be called wher
$50 shares of the stock are taken up.-Fre,
Press, 10th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-02-22
Chief Justice ChnSe

Is spending the winter in New York, with his
daughter, where he is under the medical care
Of United States Surgeon General Barnes,
who encourages him to hope for such resto.
ration of health and strength as to be able to
resume his seat on the Supreme Court Bench
in April. A New York correspondent writes /;
Though in feeble health he is able to walk
about the house, and occasionally upon the street.
lie receives calls from lis old political friends.
and is quite cheerful. 1t is very plain TO see.
however, after a few moments conversation with
him, that his present physical prostitution is a
source OF no little unhappiness 10 him. lie seems
to have abandonedall idea of attaining the presi-
dental chair feeling that his health would never
permit OF his accepting nomination, should one
be rendered him. In case the bill continuing the
salaries of Judges resignng because of ill-healtl
should become law, the Chief Justice will prob
ably resign. lie feels that he has not enough t,
support him in good style without his continuin.
to draw a revenue from some source. lie is how
ever, worth about sl00, 900. lie made no NOR
than his salary while Secretary of the Treasury
though tremendous worker His brain wa
oyertaxed, and, in iuct, it has been ever since
The relations existing between him and the Pres
ident are of friendly though not intimate nature
and he is constantly receiving visits from whlon
radical friends who call to let him know that the
stand with him politically"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-02-22
The Roman Question.

The Italian Chambers have voted body
guard to the Pope, aud regal honors, and o
fund TO support him The right of enlist
ment is denied to him, and the galleries Of
the Vatican, with all its libraries have been
declared public property. Rome has been
takcn out Of the hands of the military power,
and the Minister Of Public Works goes to
the city to prepare the accommodations neces-
sary for the arrival of the Government How
il is possible to reconcile the conflicting claims
Of The Pope aud the actual authority Of
the King is a question no nearer its settle.
ment than it was month ago We still be-
licye it to be impossible for the two sover-
cigns to live together, within the same walls
in the exercise of their separate functions
Either the King will give up Rome or the
Pope will quit it, It is the obvious intention
Of the Italian people to make the Eternal
City the capital Of Italy. They will not be
turned aside from this cherished purpose Of
their ambition. Victor Emanuel still pre-.
serves superstitious dread Of the Pope and
bis lulminatons, but the people do not care
a rush for them, aud public sentiment will
force the King to take up his residence in
Rome even against his will Once there aud
once the government has set up its machinery
there, the Pope will be either practically a
prisoner with guard of honor for his jailors,
or he will be compelled to leave his patri.
mony and seek home in some more congo
NAL CLINE. He will have 20 content himself
with the dogma of iniallibility, and see the
substance of power depart while he only holds
its shadow. But the decay of Popacy may
prove to be the revival of religion in the
heart Of the Catholic Church
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-02-22
Instructions TO Clergymen.

The State Temperance Convention held al
Burlington passed its customary resolution
with respect to The duties Of ministers, with
an additional dcnunciation incorporated il
the belly Of it. They also put the Temper.
anee movement into quasi political relation.
by appointing committee in each county to
examine the qualifications Of political candi.
dates for Office, and array their voters on the
side Of the greatest orthodoxy on this subject.
| Now if it is the intention Of the Temperance
men to inaugurato political movement, we
fail to see the propriety Of thor directions to
clorgymcn. We do not remember that
any time, either Of our great political parties
has undertaken to advise the ministry ia their
political platforms as to what sort Of political
gospel they shall preach. 1t is the glory Of
the clergy that theyore Independent Of politi.
cal party dctation. And under any circum-
stances we cannot see the proprieiy Of such
interference with the functions aud duties Of
the christian ministry. 1t is exceedingly
bad in taste and manners, not to character.
ife It by any sharper and iu,ter statement
1t is not the bushes. Of any body or class
Of men to direct cIergymcn what or how they
shall preach, any more than it is TO dictate to
lawyers aud judges and physicians and far
mors' their responsibilities and obligations.
Why are the clergy to be singled out as the
target Of this imperinence2 Arc they inca
pablo OF determining their own ideas and con-
yIctlons and dutles2 Must they wait for
state Convention TO tell them what TO preach?
It seems to us very poor manners and very
questionable principle for our Temperance
Convention to direct the clergy Of Vermont,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-02-22

Yes, what is it that we are to understand BY
the recent act Of Commissioner II Van Aernam
is removing two competent men from the office Of
Examining Pension Surgeon on the sole ground
that they were homeopathic physicians? Is the
administration Of President Grant to be used for
purposes Of prescription, or 10 build up any par
ticuar sect or school in medicine We think
not In a free country like our own all religions
are tolerated why prescribe any system Of me-
dcine Most certainly is there an inconsistency
in making distinctions to this extent, when Con-
grcsS has but recently affirmed for the llom~-
pathic Physician all the privileges and immuni-
ties, legal and otherwise, granted TO the Allo
pathic Physician in the District Of Columbia. 1t
is, further, u lcgalzcd system in most If not all
Of the States, equal in privileges with the domin-
ant school. Are homeopathic ply sicans 10 un-
dersiand that the acceptance Of that system makes
them ineligible to trusts and gifts Of office in the
United States This actol DR. Van Acrnam so al-
firms Have the five thousand homeopathic ply
sicians in the United States then no rights as
physicians Are the graduate. from ous eleven
Homeopathic Colleges to understand that their
diploma earned by the arduous and by O. pa
tieni study in three years course, u in what
are called the Old School Coegcs-docs not after
all enttle them to even SD humble o recognition
as TO be eligible to hold the Pension surgeon 5
Post And more arc the thousands of Old
School graduates now pmcticng Homeopathy
because their convictions for truth and the high
est regards of humanity compel them to do So,
to now and here understand that freedom Of
thought and action, conforming 30 those conyic-
tons. invlidates their diplomas? Such pro-
scription is dangerous e. antagouiles the very
genius vi our government
We believe the Administration % Dee liberal, in
spirit and purpose The representative % The ge.
Mus Of our go,cmmc- Then we ask that this
petty official 20 dcrcliet n duty. and SO petty ia
his preiudccs Dee ai once removed The insult
offered TO So many American citizcus and TO such
intelligence as the homeopathic cause represents,
demands this The G0ryHD.sHf should sec i0H,
That no one sedooi IS alOmlf 70 as Me strong arm
Of pihhl authority 10 oppres another We do
not understand that iherc is amy Congressional or
other enactmont- iu which &c IS assumed that adj
heronce to any particular school is made test OF
qualification tor office under the government. II
not let scientific qualification, and not dogma,
be the standard 70 cannot be denied that the
average standard Of the Homeopathic Physicians
in the country rates fully TO the average standard
Of Allopathic Physicians THEN, a fair field and
fair play.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-02-22
County Commissioners.

In about two weeks the election Of County
Commissioners in Vermont will occur 1t is
time that the nominees were in the field. In
few counties, the nominations are already
made, but in others meetings for the selection
of candidates have not yet been held.
1t will be remembered by some that last
year, the nominations were delayed to so late
date, that many of the people neither had
any ballots in readiness, nor knew the names
Of candidates; and, by consequence, the vote
cast was exceedingly light.
Conicssedly, the election Of Commissioner.
should not be left to the enemies of the pro.
hibitory law, by neglect to nominate suitable
candidate in season to prepare ballots aud
distribute them to the different towns of the
county.
There is now no time to spare for delay Of
tho nomination. Let the friends of the law
in each county, take measures, at once, to put
before the people the right man for the Office
dnd the result will not be doubtful
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-02-22

The New England BOSTON, and Ameri-
can New York; lecture bureau have been
consolidated, and are making arrangements
to import some Of the best talent Of the old
world.
The activity in the Government bond
market is the prominent feature in the none.
tary Affairs the last week, the advance in
prices within the last six days being fully
equal to one per cent. on all the different
issues
The good churchmen of Great Britain
are wrought into deep anxiety over the goddess
intention of the Princess Louise to wed Lord
Lorne during Lent lthe day appointed is
March ~. In several London churches
There VIII be special penitential Office at the
same hour, to purge away the royal oaense,
"A French paper says; 1t is not gener-
ally known that the assassination Of Prim is
but the first execution Of sentence pronounced
by the secret provisional government of Spain.
who have condemned to death the l9l deputies
who voted for the Duke of Aosta.
The aggregate Of the resources and La
bilities Of the National Banks of the United
States on the 2sth of December was 81 $3.50.
09s,lO5 The cash on hand was Sl07 0s0,-
$40, of which $40, 1901, $50 was specie; capi.
tai s43o ,S56,OSi profits, sll0,76l JOS
bank notes outstanding, S20s,297 ,245.
A gang of five hundred masked horse
men visited the Jail in Union county, S. c., on
Sunday night and took out ten negro pris-
oners, of whom six were shot, and two were
hung, while the others are missing The
members OF the gang are fine specimens of the
reconstructed Southerners,