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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-14

A DEFINITION. the committee Of
the French Academy we're employed in
the well known Academy Die
tionary, Cuyier renowned for his wit, as
well as his learning, came one day into the
room where they were holding session.
a" Glad to see you, NJ. Cuvier," said one of
the forty "we have just finished dedni-
ton which we think quite satisfactory, but
on which we would like to have your opin-
ion. We have been defining the word crab,
and explained it thus Grab, small red
fish which walks backwards. /" Perfect,
gentlemen" said Cuvier " only If you Will
give me leave, will make one observation
in natural history. The crab is not fish,
it is not red, it does not walk backwards.
With these exceptions your definition isex-
cellent."
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One of the most prolific sources Of mat
rimonial difficulties is the lack of knowl-
edge on the part of wives Of the duties of
housekeeping In these days there are a
hundred young ladies who can thrum piano
to one who can make good loaf Of bread.
Yet hungry husband has so much of the
animal in his nature that he cares more for
good dinner than-so long as his appetite
is unappeased-to listen to the music of
the spheres. Heavy hearts give rise to
dyspepsia--horrid dyspepsia-and its herd
of accompanying torments Girls who de-
sire that their husbands should be aimable
and kind should learn how to make light
bread. When young man is courting he
can well live at home or, if he has to 60
distance to pay his addresses, he usually
obtains good meals at hotel or eating
house but when he is married and gets to
housekeeping, his wife assumes the func-
tions of his mother or his landlord, and il
is fortunate for her if she has been educated
so as to know what good table is. Those
who are entirely dependent upon hired
cooks make sorry show at housekeeping
The stomach performs very important
part in the economy of humanity, and wiyei
who are forgetful Of this fact commit Sc
rious mistake. Even the lion may b.
tanned by keeping him well fed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-14

A PRonLEM SOLVED. The other day,
Molecue propounded the following to Atom
"A boy said TO gentleman MY
father and mother have a daughter, but she
is not my sister" Now how do you ex'
plain that ?"
Atom reflected, but all in vain. To his
every suggestion Molecule replied by a
mild but decided negative. AT length
Atom was forced to give it up.
Why, it's simple enough" said Mole
cule, with an cxasperatiug smile. The
boy lied !"
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For the 1gnung.


"' fHhHf"a'NHff
When good old 81. Nick
Brought 10 brave little Dick,
last Christmus hlsirat pair OF skates,
Oh never a hoy
Was wilder with Joy
ia all CHS great Union % States
lie scarcely could cat
Orkoop stll I'm bic scat.
Though The cakes and potatocs were nice
Bci0ro breakfast was done,
lle wnl oil on the run
Aud scanporlng down To the Ice.
While ono Of bis mates
Helped him buckle hIs skates
Gay groups gildcd morrly by
Cried Dick very bluil,
That's easy enough W
Said Tom with a twinkle, "Just try q"
But. once on The icc,
DICK perceived In tricc,
llis legs ere disposed 10 ho queer
Whgu he tried 90 strike out
They would wahllc about.
a. 10 they bad bud Zoo much beet
one moment ho snyed
IhCu bold dash ho made
hIih both DIS arms Wildly outsprcad
But ont flew DIS hccls.
Aud-you know how 10 fccls-
Down hc wont 0n the back Of hl. head.
li3 got UP with Jump
Caring uOu.ht for the bump
And it gave him Lesson that paid
for he learnt,-what Us ifuo
OF most other arts too
That skaters are not burn but male.
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Thus truthfully discOurseth writer ii

Thus truthfully discourseth writer in
the Adranee about compliments "The
giving of compliments, if it be at all well
done, is very pleasant habit mean
truthful, hearty compliments. If you see
a man doing excellently, don't be afraid to
tell him SO with ordinary good sense, and
a regard for the truth, one need not fear
becominga fatterer, or Extensively fulsome.
1t is very pleasant when we do well to
sometimes have our well.doing recognized
by others. So, then, if you would be agree,
able, make the practice Of seeing the good
in other people, and of sometimes telling
them that you see it. But, besides thepos'
itively pleasant things by word or act, ninety
nine hundredths of the unpleasant things
that are said and done are entirely uuneces-
sary, and if one does well only in mega
tive way by invariably refrainiug from the
nnety.nine he has made no small advance
in the art of being agreeable. Put your
self in his place is a motto. The founda,
tion of all good manner is the good Ole
royal law, according to the Scriptures, Thou
shalt love thy neighbor as thyself'"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-14
YEARS EXPERIENCE OF AN
OLD NTRgE

MRS hlNsLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP IL the pre-
seripton of one Of the best Female Physicians and
Nurses In the United States, and has been used Tor
thirty years with never falling safety and success by
millions OF mothers aud children from the feeble IN
nnt Of one week old TO the adult Is cOrccts acdity
" the stomach, relieves wind collie regulates the
bowels and gives rest health and comfort TO mother
and child We believe II 20 DO the best anf surest
remedy IN tho world In all case. Of DNSaavTERY
and DiARRlHA IN CHILDREN. whether II arises
from teothing " from any other cause. Full dircc-
tons lor using vii accompany each bottle None
genuine unless tho fac-simile Of CU RTIS PERKINS
q on the outside wrapper. Sold BY all Medicine
Dealers. el3f
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TRAITS ASTRAL OIL

Absolutely safe, Perfectly odorless Always uni
form. Illuminating qualities superior 90 gas. Burns
Iu any lamp without danger Of exploding OF taking
Ore. Mauulag ifed expressly 90 dsplaco the use Of
volatile and dangerous oils IT, safety under every
possible test, and its porf ct burning qualities are
proved boy its continued use In over JOOu families
Milleus % gallons have been sold aud no accident
directly or indlfecty-has ever occurred from burn
ing storing or handling 10.
The Immense yearly oss TO life and property. re-
sultng from he use Of cheap and dangerous oils 10
the United States, Is appalling
The Insurance Companies and Fire Commissioners
throughout the country recommend the ASTRAL as
the hest safeguard when lamps are used. Send for
circular.
FOR sale a. retail hy tho trade generally. and At
Wholesale by the proprietor CHARLES PRATT A
co, Dos fnit0n Street, New York s4-lJ
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SSpscial antices.
WHY ENDURE THAT COUGH.
OFTEN LOOK PALE AND SIC
BRowS's vERmIFUGE coMFTTs
pILEs. pILEs. plLEs. PILEs.

Outward applications are time and money thrown
away, Tho only permanent cure b. nR. HARnIsON's
pERisrALric LOzENGFs. They strike at the cause
We could on this paper with curcs. They are pleas.
ant never grippe, nor, like all pills do thoy require
Increase Of dose. For elderly persons, females and
children, and all Others they are exactly suited 10
0bvlate costueHfs5, the prolific cause Of ill health
Trial box 30 cents. Large box o. cents, and mailed
free for this last price
DR. HARRisON's ICELAND BALsAM,
splendid euro for couGns, noARsESEss, and all
THROAT aud LUNG COMPLAINTS. For sale by l.. s.
HARRISON & CO., Propretors No. Trcmon, Tenn
pie, Boston, and by all Druggists. Oa-lt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-14
JosgPH rnE JEw--The Story Of an Old House. Ne
York. Harper A Brothers.

JosEPH rus JEw--The Story Of an Old House. New
York Harper Brothers.
Uncle Abraham is represented as very
rich jew, but as anxious as if he were
bankrupt to recover jewel necklace which
had come into his possession in the way oil
trade, but Of which he had been robbed by
pirate who boarded the vessel of which
Abraham was passenger. lie bad him
self long prosecuted thesearch in vain' and
at the opening of the story, imposed the
task upon his favorite nephew. The pros
ecuton of this task took the young man to
America, where he arrived during the rebel
lion, aud the very exciting incidents Of the
story center around this search. 1t is well
written, and abounds in startling situations,
hair.breadth escapes, counter-plots and
feminine fidelity. Phinney has it,
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1lem Advertisements.

NOR SALE-Desirabl Building Lots
II on one OF the hrst streets In the village. Also
twenty acres OF land just outside Of village limits
Enquire at this Office. I3u
NOTICE-All persons indebted to me
~ must call Immediately and settle, or shall be
Obliged 70 place the accounts 10 the hands oi law
~ 'S' IRA s. TOWN
N,ntneltcr Aoou.t ia IsT3 ss-tf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-14

Out West, where women are running
for office, the newspapers whose candidates
have been elected no longer place defiant
roosters at the head Of their columns. A
modest hen broods over the glad tidiugs Of
election.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-14

GOLDEN GRAINS is a sequel to b. l.. Far
icons popular story, Blade O. Grass
but it possesses a separate interest of its
own, which makes it worthy of perusal by
those who have not read the previous vol
ume while those who have will be all the
more eager to follow the fortunes OF the
characters therein. Harper X Brothers
published it, and Wilder has it for sale.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-14

-" Do you believe there are any people
who never heard Old Hundred 2" asked
a musical young lady at the family table.
Lots Of folks never heard it," inter-
rupted the precocious young brother
Where are they, should like to know =
was asked.
"In the deaf and dumb asylums"
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TIE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA


be- thc best remedy In the world for the following com-
p.aints. viz. Cramps in the Limbs and Stomach.
Pam lu tlc tomaeh. Bowels OF Side, rheumatism n
90 if- torms biluus Cole, Neuralgia, Cholera Dys-
entery, Colds, Fresh Wounds, Burns, Sore Throat,
spinal Complaints spralus and Bruises, Chills and
pcYcr. For Internal and external use.
its operation is not only 20 relieve tho patient but
entirely removes The cause OF the complaint. 10
penetfatos and pervados the whole system restoring
healthy acton % an its parts and quIckeuIng The
blood.
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA
O. purely vegetable and all healing. Prepared by
CURTIS & BROWN.
No. 2l5 fulton Street New York
For sale BY all druggist s2-3i
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DROBATE COURTS.-Until further
notice, the Probate Courts for Washington Dis
fict will he hold a, the Office in Montpelier, on
TUESDAY Of each week. All letters on business con
neced with the Office should be addressed to the un-
dersgned at Montpelier. ... 49,. .,,.,,
December /, 1870 s1u
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NORwICH UNIVERSITY.

AMILITARY COLLEGE founded in 1884. Has
a complete College Curriculum with Preparatory
Department attached.
PRoF. CHARLES DOLE,
Northaeld, W.
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The PoRrRAT--A Romance Of the Shenandoah Valley.
by a. u, Riddle Boston Nichols and Hall
The author Of " Bart Ridgeley' here
gives evidence Of his skill as a writer Of
American fiction. His characters are orig
inal aud well drawn. In " The Portrait
the plot is artistic and well conceived, and
wrought out with the hand Of master.
The incidents are such as one would look for
in a work whose actors are representatives
of frontier life, and they enlist the sym
pathies of the reader at the very first
The story is not formidably long, but it lacki
nothing deemed necessary to make up {
drst-class romance. Phinney has it.
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Finding Each Other Out.


Robert Collycr says that after young
people marry they have to find each other
out, and they may spend lifetime in do.
ing that Some married folks find each
other out as have read Of mariners find.
ing out the polar world. They leave the
shores Of their single life in the spring
days, with tears aud bencdiclious, sail on
awhile iu sunshine and fair weather, and
then find their way, little by little, into the
cold ATTITUDES, where they see the sun sink
day by day, and feel the frost creep 10,
until they give it up at last and turn to ice,
sitting OF the same table. Others, again,
find each other out as we have been finding
out this continent. They nestle down at
frst among the meadows, close by Me clear
streams; then they 20 on througi p beltof
shadow, losc their way aud End it again
the best they know, and come out into
larger horizon aud a better land they
meet their difficult bills and climb them to.
gether, strike deserts and dismal places and
cross them together; and so at last they
stand on the further reaches Of the noun
tains, aud see the other ocean, summing
itself, sweet aud still, aud then their jour.
aey ends. But through shadows and shine
this is the gospel for the day; they keep
together right on to the end. They allow
no danger disaster or difference to divide
them, and no third person to interfere, for
if they do, it may be as if William and
Mary Of England had permitted the great
Louis to divide their throne By first divid-
ing their hearts
90 Did you hear my definition Of mar
riage p Sidney Smith says: 1t resembles
a pair Of shears so joined that they cannot
be separated; often moving in opposite
directions, yet always puDishing any one
who comes between them The definition
is as witty as it is wise; and he might
have added, Part the shears, and then all
you have left is two poor daggers
80 it is possible we may grow aged in
finding each other out, and wondering why
we never saw that taint before, or struck
that temper; but if there be between rs a
true heart, if the rivet holds, then the added
years will only bring added reasons for a
perfect union, and the sweet old ballad will
be our psalm Of life:
John Anderson, my Jo. john,
We clomb the hill together
And many "a cauty day, john,
We've had WI aue anthcr.
Now we maun tOddle down, John,
But hand In hand wen CO.
And sleep together at the foot
John Anderson, my Joe.'
ave must find each other out, and ihen
it is possible that, like my mothers old
shears, over which l used to ponder when q
child, one side is greater, and the other, by
consequence, is less"
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DO not run in debt to the shoemaker.
1t is unpleasant to be unable to say your
sole is your own.
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Good nature is the iuseparable com
panion Of good sense, and is the foundation
Of good manners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-14

VERMONT METHOD l S 7
SEMINARY!

The Spring Term opens February 18th summer
Term opens May 9TH Full Academic, Classical Sci
entine and COMMERCIAL Courses. for Catalogues
0s.ls REV j. c. W. COKE, A. NJ, Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-14

HIDE.AND.SEEK is the latest volume Of
Wilkie Collins novels which has been ad-
ded to the handsomely printed library edi'
tion of Harper Il Brothers. 1t is perhaps
not so well known as some Of the authors
later works, but is nevertheless an exciting
story, the characters of which are power
fully delineated. For sale at Wilder's
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The best color for faces--Water color
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We must find each other out, and then
it is possible that, like my mothers old
shears, over which used to ponder when
child, one side is greater, and the other, by
consequence, is less"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-01-14

DfANoSn Cur piANoNp by T. Adoiphus Trollope.
New York Harper Biothcr.
This is a story of Tuscan life aud is
capitally written and highly interesting
1t is a tale, the plot and gist Of which is
surnished by the strong hand which the
church has upon all the inhabitants Of that
priest.ridden country, even to the minutost
detail of daily life and family connections.
Mr.. Trollope has resided for long time in
Italy and is thoroughly qualified to de-
scribe faithfully Italian manners and GUS
toms Phinney has it.
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Watohman Sc Journal.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY IA, 1871.
New Publications.

MEuotR AND LrrtEns or SARA CoLrRingE. Edited
by her daughter. Now York Harper Brothers.
Surely the fruits Of various and steady
culture were never more choicey arranged,
or more generously layished than in these
letters, written in the privacy of friendship,
and not like the letters Of Horace Wal.
pole, with tho expectation Of posthumous
fame. With the exception Of few Of the
essays, it is not probable that the writer
ever dreamed that her thoughts would be.
come common property, and would enter
into literature. Yet there are few better
models Of English style, ard few fuer
specimens Of wise and generous criticism,
than these letters. And what wide range
of subjects her letters go over Science
and art, philosophy and morals, the lives
Of men aud the affairs Of nations taste and
temper, and faith and action, the ancient
world and the modern world Plato and
Maurice, Arstophanes and Carlyle. She
passes from Athens to London, from Italy
to the Lake District, with a natural grace
which hardly seems to be transition. The
book is fall OF striking remarks which
tempt to quotation and has not a dull
page from beginning to cud For sale at
Phinney's
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A MAS OF HoNoR. By George Cary Eggiesion.
New York Orange Judd Company
This is a story full Of incident, the hero
Of which is Robert Pagebrook, Western
youth Of Virginia descent, who works his
way through college and figures as a college
professor, and finally as a Journalist. The
story is well told For sale at Wilder's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-10
AL e Y A N RIA.

STREET lMPRoyEMENTs-City Surveyor Car
ter has completed the typographical surveyor the
city, nineteen streets running east and west of
about one mile each in length, and fifteen run
ming north and south, of about ons aud halt
miles each, making together about AK miles.
The vertical heights of the inter sections of the
centers OF the streets have been determined
aboue ordinary high tide, as we'll as the various
undulatlng points between. The map and pro-
files will be ready for the inspection fthe Board
OF Public Works about the 18th or 10Th instant,
ana the work on the streets will probably be
commenced about the first OF MAY.
The PROPOSED SHIP YARD-The newly
elected M,; board board Of directors OF the Aexandria
noon and elected W. A. Smoot,- uyeaidant, and
once TO Judge Keith, Of the cizpnH court, for a
CHARTER The company is In thex anAe OF active,
energetic and practical men, and no doubt is
entertained of the speedy establishment of a
frst-class ship yard in this city.
EFFECT OF CNRKQUITED LovE.-The strange
ana wild looking foreigner, with long white hair
and whiskers, who, for several years past, b a.
been seen roaming about the unfrequented SUI
burbs, and sometimes standing or walking mar
the intersection of King and w ashinet ton streets
and who, 1t is said lost his reason by the treat
ment be received from his sweetheart many
years ago, was taken up this morning and lod zed
IN JAIL until he can be sent to an insane asylum.
GGzstte, last erening.
UNIKED STATES MARSHAL APPoIyreD.-
United States Marshal Z. z. Ramsdell has ap-
pointed L. q. O'Neal, of Alexandria deputy
marshal for the eastern district OF Virginia Mr.
y Neal VIII enter upon the discharge of his
duties as soon as the legislature adjourns.
Fish RRPORr.-Slnce our last report (I2 m
yesterday 10000 herring have arrived which
sold for sSAS9 per 200; 1900 shad, which sold
at SlJ 5OaSl6; 200 punches of rock sold at 20a
&c. per bunch.-SentiHel, last erening.
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G. EORG ETO w N

STRAY BULLRTs.-A few days ago Mrs. Van
derwerken, who lives on Beall street, Between
Congress and High was sitting in her room w hen
bullet, coming from the direction of West
street, passed through the window, making a
hole about the size OF silver dollar, and lod ged
IN the clustering on the opposite side of the
room. The police should hunt up this careless
sh, otter.
CATTLE MARKET Means & Co0-The
market at the Drovers' Rest yester1a was
brisk. 13i fat cattle were offered and sold To
butchers at prices ranging from 4 &c. to &c. per
pound. 3I5 sheep and lambs were sold at exc.
20 &c per pound for wool. sc. TO &c. for clipped
and IS TO 50 for lambs. A few cows and calye
were offered and sold at $50 TO $50 Der head.
FISH MARKET.-The receipts at the fish wharf
This morning were 1000 taylors and 900 her
ring. The taylors sold at Sll ana the herring at
$40 per thousand.
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CONCLUSION OF YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Correspondence Of The Star.l
ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 8, 1874.
After the close Of my report by telegraph yes
terday, the following business was transacted
by the Presbytery Of Chesapeake, in session at
the Second Church here:
Mr.. Robinson Loring, q member Of the Gem
trail church, Washington city, was introduced
by his pastor, Rev. A. W. Piizer, and after ex-
animation was taken under the care of the pres
bytery as candidate for the Gospel ministry
The committee on standing rules made a re-
port, which was accepted and adopted.
The special committee en- the accounts of the
treasurer OF the presbytery then made u report,
which was accepted.
DIR. BULLOCK's REsIGNATIOH.
* p. m.-The presbytery resumed it's session,
anu heard DIR. Bullock's reasons for dissolying
the pastoral relation. after which the prssbyS
terry cited the congregation to meet on Monday
night, 18th inst, at O'Clock, to take action in
regard to his application, and to appear by its
commissioners before meeting of the presby-
terry 10 be convened on Tuesday morning, I4th
inst, at O'Clock, TO show cause why the resig-
nation should not be accepted.
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THE WEATHER.

WAR prPAR1MENT. ohes Of Ch,S SisxaG 0Aer,i
PROBABTLIlIs.-The storm center off the middle
Atlantic coast will mo northe ward, prec ded
over New England By brisk and high east TO north
wirds, rain and snow, the wisds backing to north
wet tonight 18th clearing weather. For the mid.
de states and the lower lake regnn winds backing
TO northwest and southwest and clearing but partly
cloudy weather For the sOutht states east of the
Mississippi and Ohio valley, generally clear
wea her, lower temperature and northwest to south
west winds. For the upper lake region, partly
cloudy weather and night occasional tight rain or
snow. Fer Missouri and Iowa, winds shifting 20
sOutherly sBd generally clear weather. The Ohio,
Cunbe rland Tennessee and lower Mississi rivers
will rise Caufionary signals continue on the coast
from Cape May to Boston, aud are ordered for Port
lsI d. and the stations in Nova Scotia and
Few brur swick