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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
How a Boy Wakes np...sometimcs.

There he lies in his crib, nut brown stub
of four years. He sleeps the sleep of healthy
childhood. In the same position he lay when
he dropped into Inconsistencies, one arm un-
der his head, one leg kicked out from under
the coverlet. He is perfectly motioness
His round cheek pillows itself on the extended
arm, and his leg seems to have been arrested
in the middle of the last restless kick, as the
curtain fell over his blue eyes, and he was
asleep. You can scarcely perceive his regu-
lar respiration. A train of cars thunders by
without his hearing the noise-he might be
carried across the street without awakening,
1t is morning daylight streams into the
windows; the sun shines on the hilltops. The
sounds of stirring life are beginning to be
heard about the house. Watch the boy Still
and motoness as figure of marble As
you look, the gates Of sleep are suddenly un-
locked. He is awake in twinkling-all
ever His blue eyes are wide open and bright
his lips part with shout-his legs fly out
in different directions--his arms are in rapid
motion-he hops over with spring-in ten
seconds he has turned couple of somersaults,
and presents before you living illustration
of perpetual motion. There is no deliberate
yawning no slow stretching of indolent limbs
no lazy rubbing of sleepy eyes, no gradually
becoming awake about it. With snap like
pistol shot, he is thoroughly awake and
kicking--wide awake to the top end of each
particular hair. The wonderful thing about
it is its suddenness and completeness. s. Er
change.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
Speak TO that Young Nan.

The time .somcs when young man must
20 forth to the world to seek his fortune as
his father before him sought his he goes
from a home where he has been under a
fathers watchful eye, guarded by mothers
anxious care, he goes into the harsh and bust
ling world, to mix in the busy haunts Of men,
to encounter temptations new and hitherto I'M
dreamed Of Now, indeed, it requires all the
force Of his early training to keep him spot
less. His bark is in the rapids, and unless
piloted by strong principles, and waited by
the bretzes Of true, moral courage, it can not
escape the rocks and shoals that surround it
on every side.
lie sees his companions, his employers,
those to whom he looks for example, all in-
dulging in the so-called moderate use of alco-
hol in numerous forms and is daily urged to
join in just one glass.
For some time he firmly resists, but seeing
that his conduct is marked and singular, that
he is even held in less esteem by his comrades
on account Of his abstinence, and from n de-
sire to please, he wavers
Oh then we can imagine that two spirit
ual beings arc near him--one Oh the right
hand, and one on the left On the right he
is reminded Of his distant home, and all that
was taught him there; on the left the old tale
Of the delights Of comTanionship, and the
harmlessness Of an occasional glass.
/ He still wayers-yields the first glass i.
taken, and silent tear is dropped on his
right hand a loud laugh Of deyiish triumph
goes up on his left, aud thus the worm enters
The FIRST glass drank, the slippery, downward
path is commenced, and so steep is the deciyity
that the walk soon becomes a run until los
ing his iootbod the unfortunate youth plunges
hcadlong into the muFky sea of dissipation
forgetting his God, his early training, and hi:
once loved friends
Father, mother, brothers, friends, fortune all
are sacrificed to this one dreadful passion
The worm has done its work, it has pierced
the heart Of the tree Angels weep over an
other soul lost, and hell resounds with accla
nations Of praise Of its most successful re
cruiting officer, the Demon Of lntemperauce
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
MONTPELIER, VT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH s, 1871.
SWINGING ~ TUR BARN.


Swing away, swing away,
From the great cross-beam,
Hid In heaps Of clover hay,
Scented IKE q dream,
Higher yet, higher yet,
Up between The caves,
Whore the gray doves cooling ilt
Thro' the sun-gIlt leaves.
Here We go, thorc We go,
Whistle merry wind,
'lisa o. long day you must blow,
Lighter hoart To find,
Spring away, spring away
Sweep The rough beam 0lori
Looking through on Already,
Framed in BY the door.
Ono. two, throc, don't you see,
Quick the round, rcd sun,
llId behind yon twisted tree,
Means 10 end the fun
Swing away, swing away,
over husks aud grain,
Shall We ever be as ray,
II we swing again b
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naiscella
WINTER RAIN.


Tho rain, the dosolato rain
Ccaqcless and solemn and chilli
How IL drlps on the misty pane
How II drenches the darkcnod sill
Oh scene Of sorrow and deafth,
would that the wind, awaking
To a fierce and gusty mirth,
Might vary this dull refrain
OF the rain, the 0esolate rain
For the heart of heaven seems breaking
In tears DER the fallen oarth
And again, again, again,
We list 10 the sombre strain,
Tho long, low monotone
Whose soul Is a mystic moan,
OF the rain, the rain, the rain,
The low. despairing rain
The rain, the mournful rain
Weary, passionicss, slow
'Tis the rhythm Of settled sorrow,
'ris the sohhing Of curcloss woe
And all the tragic of life,
The pathos " long ago,
Comes back on tho sad refrain
Ofthe rain, the mourniul rain,
The iesOlate, droafy rain,
Tlil the graves ln my heart unclQso,
And the dead who are buried there
From a solemn and weird rcposc
Awake, but with eyehalls drcar,
Aud voices that melt Ia pain
On the tide Of the plalntivo rain,
Crhe yearning, hopeless rain,
With lts passionlcss, slow reffain,l
OF the dim, funereal rain,
The long, low, whispering rain
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08

1T is the part of religion, as well as Of
good breeding, to avoid as far as possible com-
ing in contact with the infrmities of others,
and to take as little notice as we can Of their
manifestation. We do this with reference to
physical deformity why not in regard to mem
tai or moral iniirmties2 We are careful not
to tread on tender toe, not to brush against
a broken arm, not to stand in the way Of the
blind we ought to be equally careful not to
ruiile the temper Of the irritable, not to wound
the feelings of the sensitive, not to excite the
fears Of the timid.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08

AN ingenious wife cured her husband Of
snoring thus She has gutta.percha tube
with two cup-shaped ends one she puts oref
his nose and mouth, and the other over his
ear. lie consumes his own noise, as s.ov,
does lis smoke, and wakes up instanter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
b. OODW ARD, M. D
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY
w by tho Subscriber, a good BOOT and SHOE
MAKER; 70 do all kinds q Work in a Custom shop
,hrSs or hye years both like. None but those OF Good
40 =. Address, J. II. GERRY,
ps'es Cabot VI.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-03-08
Speoial nntices.
;i',1,'I,i,, nh n rNTy- y-sEyEN YEARS PRACTICE

TWENTY SEVEN YEARS PRACTICE
I'm The Treatment Of Diseases incident to females has
plaoed DR. 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 Sup
pr,ssion and all other MsnHai DemgemeHi' from uhaf
,,., ,,,, All letters Tor advice must contain 81 once
No. oESDtcorr STREET, BosroS.
N.B.-Board furnished to those desiring to remain
under treatment
Boston, July, 1870. 4''0
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-23
EDUCATIONAL.
EDUCATIONAL.
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA,
RICHMOND.
SESSION OF 1S7l-'12.

TWO COURSES OF LIE CTURES are delivered,
the usuIl winter and the additional spring and
summer course. ,o-,cr r ,o,,
will commence WEDNESDAY,, MATCH |1u' aiu
LSCTCRFs of the Systematic Course by tho
adjunct Faculty, as follows uad,o,ns
81. l.. JAMES, NJ. ID Practice OF Medicine.
". Ii. TAYLOR. N. D., Chemistry.
j. G.. SKkLToS, NJ. D., Obstetrics and Diseases
of women and children.
Gf e. WiL hGss ~ 81 II H., Msteiis Medica.
XB. HERNDoN, NJ. D., Physiology.
4: 81; PULLIAM u: p Anatomy TiyI;r,-srs ,v,,, hc
CLINICS.-A Medical, Il Surgical, Woman's
and Children's Clinic, and Clinic Tor the Eye
% Opportunities for exercises In Diagnosis. and
Prescribing, IN Operative and Minor surgery,
and in pract Cal Chemistry, afforded The student
under carefal supervision.
Attention Is called to the advantages presented
In this course for acquiring practical kn0wleoge
OF the Diseases OF Warm Seasons and Climates,
constituting the larger proportion OF all the
diseases requiring the care OF the practitioner IN
the mid lie ana southern states.
The Faculty, though not exactin9 attendance
on this course as condition OF the degree, are so
Impressed with its importanc &c TO thorough pro-
fessional training that they encourage 1t by credit
Ing rte fees on the tickets OF the winter session.
and by employing the facilities Tor Doard unoer
their CONTROL SO us practically to enable Inc Sun
dent TO enjoy Its advantages Win lrlnlnk aoul.
ton to the cost OF the winer Lectures alone. ana
In vieY OF thu provisions made IN IT for ele-
mentary instruction, III dispense with the requi-
sltlon OF the years previous study with pre-
cep:or, either for admission 10 this course or LOT
candidacy for the degree, to those who have other
wise compiled with the usual requirements.
For announcement. with details; or other In
formation, address NJ. l.. JAMES, u. D..
Registr r OF Adjunct Faculty,
a0s East Grace street, Richmond, Va.
IL 2l-dlawlm, SwllHlll, &Wlm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-23
American Steel.

American manufacturers have been fol
years experimenting with the view of max
ing stee! upon some plan which would
cheaper its cost. 1t has been announced
from time to time that the eXpcrmenters
had succeeded. Yet az there is no steel in
market known rs having been manufac.
tured under any of these new plans-or IA.
thcr as steel has not been diminished in
value, we suppose that none of these eN.
Periments have fully succeeded.
The New York Tribune announces the
discovery Of a peculiar ore near York, Penn
sy!yauia, which though of itself it makes
but forty per cent. OF pure iron, yet being
mixed with common pig iron in IN ordinary
reverberatory furnace in the proportion Of
one TO five, produces ut low cost steel
well adapted to any use which steel has
hitherto subserved. The product, it is
supposed, will not exceed in cost 300 per
ton. The editor Of the Tribune has seen
cutlery made of this steel and has also seen
letters from manufacturers highly COM
mending it. But essays at steel making
have often got thus far on the road to fame
and then failed.
Mr. MOORE, the president OF the Seyber-
ton Iron md Steel Works La Buffalo Gap, 10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-23

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IN BALTTMoRE-A
Woman Killed by her Lover-Suactde of
the Murderer.-At about 10 O'Clock yester-
dav the dead bodies of Mrs. Mary Ann An
deI,son and a seaman named Peter Nasborg
were found lying in the kitchen Of dwell
ing. both of them having been shot in the
right temple. The news of the dreadful
affair spread rapidly throughout the neigh.
borhood, and hundreds of persons f1ocked
to the scene Of the tragedy, anxious to learn
the particulars. The floor of the room in
which the bodies were found was covered
with blood, clotted in streams and in pools,
presenting horrible scene. The body of
Mrs. Anderson was found lying on the
back, with the head toward the wall, while
the body of Nasborg was discovered IN the
same position, with the head propped upon
the stairs. The left hand of the murderer
and suicide (as Nasborg Is presumed to be)
was laid closely to his side, while in bis
right hand he graSped Il revolver, two Of
the barrels OF which had been discharged.
The first discovery of the tragedy was made
by Mrs. Mary Kidd, who boarded in the
house Of Mrs. Anderson. She states that
upon coming down stairs she first saw the
body OF Nasborg, and Immediately ran up
stairs and informed young son of Mrs.
Anderson. They then discovered that a
double murder had been committed by
finding the dead body of Mrs. Anderson in
the position stated above. From informa-
ton received, it appears that Nasborg, who
was a seaman by occupation, and who was
aged about So years, has for some time past
boarded in the house of Mrs. Anderson, a
widow about 45 years Of age. She had two
children-one q girl aged II years, at school
in New York, and the other son, II years
old, living at home with his mother. 1t is
stated that Nasborg has frequently asked
Mrs. Anderson to become his wife, but she
refused to do so, when in state of frenzy
he perpetrated the fearful crime narrated
Gazette, 21st.
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THE DECEASED CoMEDIAE.-The death OF
the venerable PETER R1cHISGs was an
nounccd some days since. We see that the
Philadelphia 1ge states that his name was
PETER RICHISGs PUGET. The name PUGET
WAS dropped for some reason or other.
Actors upon going upon the stage often
give up their surname out Of delicate re-
gard for the feelings Of their family. But
whatever the reason, the venerable actor
maintained the reputation of m honest gen.
tlcman through his life. Nearly his whole
professional life was spent in this country.
lie was an actor of excellent taste and
graceful department. His walk was that OF
genteel comedy, and he contributed his
full share TO the maintenance Of the de-
corum and the proprieties OF stage repre-.
sentation. His fully developed, manly, and
dignitied figure never failed to set of the
performance. He was the elegant gentle
man or the Roman General no man ever
looked the Roman better. He could per-
senate WASHINGTON better than any man of
his day. Nor was be Only IL, ciul for appear
ances. lie was a judicious and animated
reader, and never failed to acquit himself
well. Withal he was 4 musician. In the
famous GILFERT's corps he often rendered
valuable service in the musical dramas.
such man is invaluable upon the stage.
Mr.. RIcnISGs had his troops Of friends. and
was always welcomed when he appeared.
lie will be remembered as one wEo did Il
great deal for the public qualification, one
who did much to preserve the dignity and
propriety of public exhibitions, and, above
all, good man.
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We are Indebted to Senator JOHNSTON for
several public documents.

DECEAsED.-Hon. Henry NJ. Bracken-
ridge, one Of the Oldest citizens of Pitts
burg, Pa, died on Wednesday. The Post
of that city says:
Mr.. breckenridge was born in 1855. In
early life he studied law, emigrated to LOU
isiana, and soon became judge OF the west
TO Piltsburg, and in 1871 was elected to
Congress, where he served two terms. He
WIS the author OF several hooks, among
them " Views of Louisiana" "Voyage to
South America" the "NVar Between
Great Britain and the United States" and
I" History Of the Whisley Instruction in
Western Pennsylvania )" besides he was
contributor to the press.
Those who have read Judge Bracken-
ridges books know that he was man of
"infiuitc humor."
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aPErsAz NOTICES.

-
~ JANUARY 20, 1s71.-MORE NEW
.So ELEGANT DRY GOODs.-THohAs n:
PRICE d CO. have just received by steamer anu
ern,ess many new and beautiful goods IN
PRINTS dark and medium colors-1or PreSeh'
season. ,.,x,o
for children and misses.
MOURNING PRINTS; very pretty.
BLEACHED COTTON and sHEETINH.
rOWELLISGS: IRISH L1NENS-reaiiy ah
than later In season.
DRESS GOODS Black and Colored Monairs'
velours, and Empress, Irish and French fophhs'
BARG AINS:A portion OF winter STOCK IN
Dress Goods will be sold off ut very 10" HsreS'
MOURNING GOODS:
BOMBAZINES TAMISE,
FPINGLE, OTToMAN>,
RACK ALPACAS and II CHAIRS.
MOUSLISS,
GRAPE WILLS. COLLARS.
KID and SILK GLOVES, &c.
PINT APPLIQUE and VAL. sEIe'
LACE COLLARS.
LINEN COLLARS and CUFFS
LINEN BOSOMS,
HOSIERY, -,,
New CAssIMERES for men and boys-Tery
cheap, &C. o., -,oLo
Prices not stated In advertisements 20 mas
,iIv neople stare, but sensible people can aec'oe
where they get value for their money.
"''' T. r. PRICE & CO.,
,os llO1, opposite Post-offlce.
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The European War.

The war between Prussia and France can
hardly be prolonged. The armies Of CHAN
", BouRBAKI, and FAlDsuERBE have 81!
successfully met with disasters, and there
is now nothing for the most hopeful friend
of France to fix his hopes upon. Indeed,
from the day Of the fail of Sedan and the
capture of McMABoS's army, with the km-
peror, France had no real ground for hope.
The Emperor did nothing more than let in
the food of Irussians to inundate the whole
land. All the blood and life shed since have
been vainly thrown away.
But now even they who hoped that hero
ism would save the State have no possible
ground of hope left them. Late cable news
says that FAvRE had sought pass to join
the Conference TO meet in London OH the
oath. Assurcdly, terms OF peace will be
made by that Conference. Whether ornot,
there can be no more OF serious resistance in
France. Prussia will soon eXtinguish the
last French army of any consequence, and
Paris will fall in o short time.
But a war that is only 4 war Of one side
cannot last long. and we look confidently
for the early settlement of peace between
Prussia and her poor victim, France. 1t
will be gladly hailed by the civilized world,
and commerce will profit by relief from
its disturbing effects. 1t would be grateful
to all civilized people if peace could be
effected without further injury to Paris.
What will be the fate of poor France
cannot be well foretold, save that it will III
timately settle down upon monarchy, pos
sibly limited one. Republicanism Ger.
tainly does not suit that country, if it suits
any, which the world now ut least doubts, il
it has not decided that rcpublicanism is Il de-
fusion. The Bourbon princes are lowering
around under the hope that there is.a chance
for restoration. The Republic is already q
failure. The leaders have not the spirit 0.
those Of the last century, and little Of THEN
ability. They have been in no wise equal
TO the emergency.
We suppose the "Great Powers" will
tnterpose for peace, and in order to pre-
vent, possible, civil war, will establish
some one in power rs the ruler Of France
The danger is that it peace were declared
and the Prussian troops withdrawn. tn,
State would be convulsed and laid waste b,
civil STRIFE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-01-23

RAILROAD ESTERPRIsEs.-The railroad
schemes started in Virginia are encourag-
ing. One reason which stimulates this sort
of enterprise is the prospect of early com
munication by rail between tidewater Vir-
sinia and the Ohio. Heretofore, since rail-
roads, Virginia has been barrier to COM
munication by the middle line Of latitude
with the West. Everybody had to 80
round her. But rs she is so soon to cease
to occupy this disa.reeable and to herself
Injurious attitude, railroad men see the
prospect Of great activity and n thrifty COM
merce in Virginia, and they look forward
to the day of prosperity for railroads in
this State.
improvements in railroads, increase in
speed and increase in the number of daily
trains, and above all, the easy and rapid
intercourse between US and States in the
West and on all sides Of Us. will inspire
Virginia with new life, cause her cities to
grow rapidly, and her land to present eve
rywhere the signs Of well conducted and
well rewarded husbandry.
The opening of railroad communication
along the Kanawha and James river valley
will be the great event to start this advance
mcnt, this activity and thrift. 1t will be
founded upon solid basis and Virginia will
then soon be out of her greatest troubles,
and growing and flourishing in manner
equal to any part Of the Union.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence OF the Dispatch

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1871.
The Vice-President to-day completed the
design of the Radical party in the Senate
on Southern States by the appointment of
tac committee called for by Morton's reso-
luton. The names have no doubt been
sent to the Dispatch by the regular press
kilograms. Such committee as it is !!
Every man, excepting the single Democrat,
who has not yet accepted, is positively
known to be in favor OF the Infamous de-
sign. 1t Is well, however. that it is so. Pub
lie sentiment at the North is strongly OPP
posed to anything like the reopening of the
old reconstruction discussions, and as much
averse to the proposal to establishment of
military government without actual recon-
struction. 1t will be seen that the leading
Republican journals will take very solid
grounds of opposition to this business. 1t
cannot avail TO check the current oil conSer.
yatism in the North: nor is that the object.
The intention is to Offset that by taking pos
session of the South, and even there fail
ure will come because Of the very decided
attitude Of antagonism to be met in the
North.
As previously stated, it is without en-
dorsement in the North !; and mark the as
sertion, the Radical party will find their
new policy boomerang, which will recoil
to their own damage. 1t t7ghtens nobody.
Democrats have opposed it from the purest
motives of principle. AS u party measure,
it is their gain.
A new government for this district is
proposed. 1t is a Senate bill, and proposes
the appointment of Governor by the Pre-
sident, who shall hold Office for four years,
with Council Of eleven members, and a
House of Delegates of twenty-five mem
bers, and delegate in Congress, and seve-
raj other officials, making great additional
Government patronage in this district. The
House passed this bill to-day, with some
modification Of local interest. A test was
made on the strength Of the female suffrage
theory bya vote on allowing the strong
minded" to vote in this district. The re-
suit must needs send back to their homes
the committee of females who are memo
rializins Congress in anger and indignation.
Their Kadicaltriends have abandoned them
in their dire distress, and for this year, ut
least, all their efforts will be unavailms.
Despite the reticence and extreme mo-
desty of the Yice-President, the idea has
cropped out that he is rival to Grant for
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ONE REASON WHY THE WAR IS UNPoPU-
LAR.-For several weeks after the war broke
out we made most conscientious efforts,
with the aid of maps and cyclopedias, to get
names and localities right, but as the field
of contest enlarged, they crowded on us so
thick and fast that we had to give it up. 1t
would have required two or three men for
ty-eight hours out Of each day to look them
up. For reasons like this, this war is get
ting to be unpopular with the newspapers.
The strain Oh the jawbones is too great and
continuous. And yet it is mere child's
play to what a Russian war would be. With
every dispatch from st. Petersburg, or the
Euxlne we should then have hall a hun
dred such jaw-breakers as these Cherk-
yernozotf, elingertosotf, Kickerbootzoff,
Sneezeheadotf, Mill Novgorotyerclozotf-
and not one Of them in the cyclopedias or
on the maps. This Franco-German I'M
pleasantness is bad enough, but deliver us
from any belligerent turn of the Eastern
question: Wheeling Intelhgencer.