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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24
Secret Of Success In Life.


The absolute necessity for hard, persistent
laba and sterling qualities, in order to true
success in life, is thus forcibly expressed in
Scrijners Monthly;
No man now standing on an eminence OF
influence and power, and doing great work,
has arrived at his position 10y going mp in
an elevator. lie took the stairway step by
step lie climbed the rocks often with
bleeding hands lie prepared himself by
the work Of climbing for the work he is now
doing. He never accomplished an inch of
his elevation 10y standing at the foot Of the
stairway with his mouth open and longing.
There is no royal road to anything good,
not even to wealth. Money that has not
been paid for in life is not wealth. 1t goes
as it comes. There is no element Of per
manence in it. The man who reaches his
money in an elevator does not know how TO
enjoy it; SO it is not wealth to him. To
get high position without climbing to it,
to win wealth without earning it, to do fine
work without the discipline necessary to its
performance - be fainaua no .,4.af..i- ------
namental, without preliminary cost, seems to
be the universal desire Of the young. The
children would begin where their fathers
leave off,
What exactly is the secret of true sue
cess in life? 1t is to do without finching.
and with utter faithfulness, the duty that
stands next to one. When man has mas.
tered the duties around him, he is ready for
those OF higher grade, and he takes nat
urally one step upward When he has mas
tered the duties Of the new grade, he goes
on climbing. There are no surprises to the
man who arrives at emnence legitimately.
1t is entirely natural that he should be there,
and he is as much at home there, and as lit
tie elated, as when he was working patiently
at the foot Of the stairs. There are heights
above him, and he remains humble and
simple
Preachments are of little avail, perhaps ;
but when one comes into contact with so
many men and women who put aspiration
instead OF perspiration, and yearning for
earning, and longing for labor he is tempted
to say to them stop looking up, and look
around you DO the work that first comes
to your hand, and do it we'll. Take no up
ward step until you come to it naturally and
have won the power to hold it. The top in
this world is not so very hign, and patient
climbing will bring you to it ere you are
aware"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24

Our NAyY.-The annual report of the
chief Of the bureau of construction and re
pairs at the Navy department, refers at some
length to the condition of the American
navy as compared with the navies of Great
Britain, France, Spain, and other European
powers, and shows that, while we lack pow.
erful ironclad sea-going vessels, similar to
those in foreign nayies, our own will compare
fayorably with that of any European govern,
ment, so far as discipline and general eff
cheney are concerned, and that our vessels
for mere police duty are equal, if not supe-
rior, to those of greater tonnage and of more
formidable armament. The condition Of
our ironclads is also referred to, and their
fitness for coast defence claimed, as also the
fact that there were but two of such vessels
fit for service in 1870, while now we have
sixteen which can be placed in service within
five days. The report will recommend that
policy be adopted to build a certain mum.
Der of war vessels annually, both of iron and
wood, until our navy shall be able to com
pete with that of any nation of the world.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24

that is innamed and irritatcd should have
some other application than hot iron. The
true heroism of medical practice is in the
gentleness and kindness Of its remedies, not
in its savage and bsrbaric applications. The
nature of disease under which the Vice Pre-
sident was suffering should have protected
him from this foolish heroism. But while
it probably hastened his death, it did not in
any wise diminish his exalted Christian
worth, his eminent craftsmanship, or his ft-
ness for the change which it accelerated His
family, his church, his country, will mourn
for him
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24
The Usury Question.

The long discussed but never settled ques-
ton of usury has finally received some at
tention at the hands Of the Supreme Court
of the United States. The bearing of state
laws upon National Banks constituted the
subject considered case comingup from
the state of New York, where the taking
usuious interest forfeits both principal and
interest Of a loan
The act Of 1864, known as the National
Bank Act provides as penalty for taking
usurious interest, the forfeiture of the inter
est only on loan, and provides that double
the amount of usurous interest may be re-
covered back 10y the person paying the same
The case in question was that of the
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank rs.
bearing, whore suit was brought by the
bank upon a note discounted by the bank at
usurious rate of interest The defendant
took the ground that under the laws of New
York, where the transaction took place, the
whole transaction was void, and that on ac-
count of the usury, the bank could recover
nothing, This view was sustained by the
Court Of Appeals of New York.
The bank took the ground that a penalty
was provided for all National Banks alike.
by the act of 1864, and that under its proyi-
sions the bank forfeited only double the
amount of usurious interest, and that the
usury laws of New York did not apply to Ma
tion@l po,,hs. Thu, i,,. ~S.,ii,,.,i ny
Supreme Court Of the United States, ovcrrul-
ing the New York Court of Appeals, Justice
Swayne delivering the opinion, which has
been very highly conplimented by the legal
fraternity generally. The New York World
says Of the case
Mr. Justice swayno's opinion concerning state
usury laws il good law and certainly sound JUS
tice Such laws may have urged against them a
number Of objections, all Of force In the first
place they puta premium on dishonesty and fraud.
encouraging the debtor, who cannot pay or does
not wish to pay his creditors claim upon him, to
denounce his contract As usurous, and rcpudiate
the debt. The marked injustice herein consists
In the fact that while there two parties equally
concerned in the Illegal transaction, all the pun
ishment falls on one and the other reaps profit
II the legislature may provide that shall not
make more than seven per cent on his trade in
money, why may it not also enact that b shall
not charge more than seven per cent advance on
his dry goods or groceries ? Ia money, as in ev-
erything else, price will be governed by the risk
of the transaction, the necessity Of the purchaser
a dozen accidents that vary constantly and will
not accommodate themselves to any law Lastly,
it is utterly impossible to enforce usury law,
and law that cannot be enforced should not be
enacted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24

A NATURAL PREJuDIcE.-Dr. Joseph p.
Thompson, who seems to have been an in.
Innate friend of the lamented Farragut says
that the brave old Admiral had a distrust of
ironclads, which was perhaps natural in a
man brought up in full belief of the efficacy
Of walls Of oak The Admiral once said to
him; al would never go into battle in an
ironclad could not handle my men, or
inspirt them. Ii ball strikes wooden
ship, it sends few splinters around, two or
three poor fellows are killed or wounded ;
but the hole is soon stopped, the deck cleared,
and the fight goes on. But in an ironclad
the men feel from the first that they are in
their coffin, for they know that if hole is
knocked in her side she must sink, and il is
much harder to get up their spirit for
the fight. Give me good ship Of oak, and
put the iron into the men"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24

We will furnish Harper's Month
ly, Weekly, or the Bazaar, Scribner's
Monthly, or the Atlantic Monthly,
with the WATCHMAN, one year,
for 1925; st. Nicholas, with the
WATCHMAN, one year, for $4. 40;
and with the Nursery, for $40.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24

The Public REvENuE,-The revenue Of
the United States government for the fiscal
year just closed was less than for any year
since 1864, which was before the great tax
system, necessitated by the war had begun
its work. The sum total of 1865 was almost
exactly 39SsO0OOOO against sGl0, 100000 in
1866, the highest year. and $685., 100000 in
1870. There has been a reduction in the rev
enue of s95,0O0,0OO, therefore, in five years.
Part of this reduction is due to taxes abol-
ished, siO,OOO,OO0 in internal revenue hav.
ing been taken of in 1871, but large
amount is also due to the falling off in i'm
ports, As we return to more conservative
limits of expenditure, pay off the debt and
gradually lift the burden of the tariff, there
is no reason why spirits and tobacco should
not meet every demand of the general gov
ernment
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24

FIRE IN khENr.-rwo large mills situated ON
Washington street In Keene, n H., were totally
destroyed by fire on Saturday morning last at five
o'clock The name of the firm is Beaver Brood,
Manufacturing Company, n. G. Woodbury. nro-
pne"r' These mills were built about three years
ago, and were doing quite an extensive business
IN the manufacture Of furniture, etc, The loss
viii be very heavy on Mr. Woodbury., as the build.
lngs and nearly all the contents were DESTROYED.
NO Insurance The cause of the fire is supposed
to be lneendary' Loss from ten to twelve thou.
sand dollars.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24

THE British iron-manufacturer are dis
gusted to find that the entire shipment of
rails to this country during September last
was only thirty.four tons.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24

MUCH excitement is created at Paris over n
sylnnass VINO allows himself to be shot from a
mortar TO the upper end Of his trapeae rope.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-24
uafrhnar &c gonrpaL
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER "a, 1875.
CLUBBING RATES.

tERNs = per year strictly In advance g. ~ u no
paid within tiret months.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08
rain az slaineg

Every man would be glad 70 be
able 10 predict with some degree Of
certainty, upon scientific principles,
as 70 the character, Of the weather n
day or even few hours In advance.
The following, from the Scientific
anil Haiag Journal, has been pub
li.hcd heretofore In our columns, but
we give 1t again for the benefit Of
those who may not have noted
IL carefully:
When you wish to know what the
weather Is ~ be. 20 out and select
the smallest cloud you can see.
Keep your eyes upon 1t. and II IL de-
crcacc4 aud disappears IL shows the
state of the afr which will be sure To
be followed by fine weather: but ii
ID decreases In si2e take your great.
coat with you ii you are going from
home, for falling weather IL not far
of. The reason IL this; When the
air Is becoming charged with elec.
triclty You will see every cloud at
tracing all lesser ones towards 1t,
until IL gathers into u shower and
on tho contrary. when the fluid IL
passing OIL or dltlnsing itself, then a
large cloud will be seen breaking To
pieces and dissolving.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

The View York 75Ssdxas Il Esnhlish-
Enr = series Of letters In reference 10
TIE Nassousl debt, written By Hon.
Hugh Mccullough, ex-secresary o.
the Treasury. Statements coming
through the Trihnnc, from the pen
Of this gentleman, who cannot e'e re-
garied Is an advocate or defender
Oh the Republican party, must csf-
sAsnIy lse conceded by the opposition
10 &c indlsputahle facts: lie says :;
aT'he nrsaal Debt. adjusted and net
adjusted ri the end of the war, le's5i
ar rather al the dishanding Of the
FEDERAL army. was not is-ss Fissn Z,
90 coo TO. On the figst of Mafeil
LAST. il was g., ls1 ,5l5.ie8j. The re-.
durfion in niBe and half years
having been 80. 5si.aii, Or ~ tie
rae OF over ss1,sa.ns per annuta:
Nothing like this, aud nothing nj nii
to- cons sre with 1t, illustrates tie
financial tistogy ~ any other nation. "
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

The unsanctlfied quill pusher, oil
the Ottumwa Ddity Democrat was in
terylewed few days since by wan
dcring female crusader, who said her
Ilfe's work was solely devoted to Wis.
ting heatheas, and working for Jesus
who was eruciiied. When Sam. H.,
heard OF the death he wanted to
know when tire accident happened,
and what was the CorOner's verdict.
Finally the woman's explanation 50
far tapped his manly heart that be
tIckled on hi4 war paint and went
out breathing death and destruction
upon any vigilance committee who
would perpetrate such nn outrage
In OltumWa. .Sig0Anfy Betcs.
We have read the story since and
gathered the impression that there
were two others crucilied mt the same
time. The account says that one Of
them went to Paradise and the other
was impeniteui; but we never knew
until now that the latter gentleman
had escaped Ofimtgu DemoasR.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

DisaiiectiOn and gloom prevade
the ranks of the Democracy Of North
ern Ohio on account Of the wretchcd
absurdiiy perpetrated by the recent
Convention on the finance question.
The leading German daily makes "A
bolt outright, a;id tells It's readers
that the muckerism y Temperance
procllqitles) Of tho Republicans II
harmless and incousequeutial COM
pared with the paper swindleo nd.
vocated Ia the Democratic platform.
Prominent and influential Demo
Gratis, both American and German,
take the same stand on the subject Of
rag.money, and the Republicans are
Iuhilant over the prospect that their
opponents Will lose the entire Ger
man vote In the State. --- Chicago Iri.
bttiie.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08
one opinson sext Year.
Cifsigglfrn j1EiSikstTGf-

EfygfEtsSfffff gSkftAftFtft.4
We do not call the convention
which met st Dies 9oines on June
9Th Democratic Convention, be-
cause IL refused 10 accept the proud
title. Yet notwith-tap ding u reject
cd the resolution offered ~ the edit
or of the Democrat, we shall offer no
fictitious opposition 70 the candidates
nominated. On the contrary, we ac-
ccpt them as Democrats, endorse the
the platform oB which they were
notninaicd, and viii do all We can
for their election, We done all our
Gghting openly In the Convention
We faithfully carried out our in
strucii0ns, and now accept the sisua-
tioa.
To quote Lincoln for once, With
charity for all and naleie toward
none let us bind up the wounds " etc.
We will ali be Of one opinion next
wear.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08
Administrators Notice.

Notice il hereby given that the an
ierslgned has been duly appointed by
the Circuit Court Of Marion county,
Iowa, as administrator of the estate
Of Mary Ell, deceased.
Al persons knowing themselves in
dehted o. said deceased, are requested
10 come forward and make payment
without delay and all persons having
claims against said estate will present
them for allowance, duly verified ac-
cording TO law.
Knoxville, Iowa, June 3, 1875.
GEO. i. MYERS.
(3-6) Administration.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

The state Temperance Convention
which met at Dies Ioiues GU the 9th
uIt., held several feInpestuous sesa-
ions, adopted series Of resolutions,
and finally adjourned ut o'clock In
the morning Of The lst inst, having
organized no party. a committee
was appointed however, and empow-
cred to call another convention TO
nominate ticket IL IL should be
deemed expedienf.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08
Executors Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned have been duly appointed by
the Circuit Court of Marion county,
Iowa, IA Executors of the Estate of
j. w. Williams, deceased.
All persons knowing themselves in
debted to said deceased, are requested
to come forward and make payment
without delay and all persons having
claims against said Estate will pre-
sent them for allowance duly verified
according TO law.
Knoxville Iowa, June :, 1875.
(3-6)s d. i. PARSONS.
SAIINA WILLIAMS
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08
gegaI Notice.

To WHOM TT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that on the
lst day OF the next December term Of
the Circuit Court of Marion county,
Iowa, the 9Th day Of December, 1875,
John Schlotterback will make appli-
cation to be discharged as administra-
tor of the estate of John Schlotter-
back, deceased.
Knoxville, June %, 1875.
At ALLEN HANRTcK, Clerk.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

Democracy believes IN the intla-
tlon policy in Ohio and the hard
money policy ia New York. In In.
diana II demandsmore paper money;
in Massachusetts, 1t demands less.
Just what iis SHANGHAI policy II no
one knows. II Is all things to all
men, and has enough Of the elastic In
it, malse.un 70 stretch It's policy SO Al
10 cover every within OF party expe.
diency.- Washington Chronicle.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

Mr.. T.. Glenaban, OF keokuk coun-
~ Il tie father Of 81 chiIdren, ~ OF
whom are living. lie says he VIII
not he happy until he scores tie 11ih.
re j. 81 years old. Ills youngest
was born on the Ord nit
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

With full vote this fall, Iowa Is
good for ilfty thousand Republican
majority over the "slckatashn tick
ct. Put down old Warren cool
thousand majority for the Rppubll-
can state and county ticket. Indian
Oka HfrRI.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08
GOOD NIEDECINE.

4" A number Of our citizens, former I'd
sylyaniars, no doubt remember when
Green, A Pruseian by birth, commenced 1
practice u medicine in Lancaster, Pa. ihs
or more years ago. His prescrip tig1s Cd
pourdedby himself Of roots and herbs, 4
found their way into every household VI
be was known their curative qualities az!
ing relief and strength to all who used d,
Nishingto refuTn 70 his native country, bed
his formulas and the exclusive right 4
medicines to party under whose cd
they have since been maaa and sold II
Eastern states. Believing them 20 be 4
liarly adapted 10 the west and south, the /
prietors are now Introducing them here.
DH. GREES's BIrTER TONGA safe
cure remedy for dyspepsia, debility, bilf
and liver complaints, fever and ague, c.
patton, and al diseases Of the digestiTt
gans. 1t stimulates the liver and regll
digestion, thereby remnveiug the cauI
headache and low spirits; strengthens
builds up the run down rys;em, anu
fresh yigor to all parts Ct the body will
vent fever and ague, and protect the ~
against all ,nalarEaus diseases.
DR.. GRgEE's kIsG's CuRg--FOr govt
%, uehIllty, fheutaSslsiu, dropsy, scrd
and all diseases Of the bladder, kidneys
uuiary organs. As diar TIC il carries 4
calculus deposits, purihes the blood, AM
moves the cause Of eruption add cutaa
diseases, aud infammatory and neud
pains.
Dr.. GREENS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS cel
colds wbooping cough, Group, and all dsl
O. OF the throat, lungs aud chest, by assid
nature to throw off the offensive matter
stead of retaining it in the blood, thus
entihcally making permanent cure,
subdue all tendency TO consumption;
and typhoid fever.
DR.. GREENS CRIMEAs LISIMEsT--For
and beast.
DR.. GREENS AGUE AND Liver PILLS
promptly withoat depicting. For sale b.
Druggists and dealers.
E. II. BARTRUFF. d. CO.,
l9,lS-ly Bariington
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

.sOgd sbep. Leiler Is one Of the
few-lmmprtal few-who were NOT
horne to die. Re came oyer IN
the same ship with Bill Allen and
Christopher Columbus. ~ Osttgssol
C5uricF.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

As distinguished Alslernaanic
leader al the Democracy said down
In Kentucky. In Directing to pro-
,o-ltion to hold Democratic tarbe-
cue Of Friday, " the hin Of the DEM
o-rasaey don't ate mate on Friday"
ig9gaay Journal.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08
Legal Notice.

TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN:
Notice il hereby given that on the
LIST day Of the next December term of
the Circuit Court of Marion county,
Iowa, the 9th day Of December, 1875,
Joseph Metcalf will make application
to be discharged as administrators of
the estate Of ELI Nj. Cole, deceased.
: Knoxville, June %, 1875.
Al ALLEN HAMRICK. Clerk.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

The Demoernts are clamoring for
the One. term amendment, How
happy they would be Ii they could
elect President for "one-term .
only. - Boston 7rareier.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08
JONES' ADDITION

Lies within about quarter of
Il mile of the business portion
Of the city, and is one Of Knoxville's
handsomest and most valuable sub
urbs. 1t embraces sixteen blocks, of
eight lots each, making total of Us
lots. each 60x120 feet.
About 50 of these lots are occupied
by residences and other substantial
provements, including an extensive
Wcolen Manufacturing Establishment, Flour
ing Nil, Stare, Orchards, Vineyards, ETC.,
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And
FOUNDRY AND MACHINE v0

are soon to be erected in the addi6
Railroad depot, buildings, side tr,a
etc, will occupy portions Of n
blocks at the northeast corner
such desirable lots as these can h i
in the city at such low figures as n
in Jones addition. Now is the 4
to buy, and Jones' Addition is
place, if you want desirable pla.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08

from the Bonaparte Mills Of any
house in town. Cassimeres, Satin
netts, Jeans, Rcpeilants and Flan-
nels, and very large assortment OF
yarns from the same mills.
Also keep constantly on hand a
good line Of fancy cassimeres, cloths
and suitings, which we get up in
suits To order.
We carry fine stock Of
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08
II. Ell E1N II

Water may be found anywhere at
depth OF from l6 to % feet. Many of
the lots are fenced and in cultivation,
with bearing orchard trees and shrub
berry.
A large number of neat cottages
have already been built in this addi-
ton, and are now occupied by thrifty
citizens.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-08
DEPOT GROUNDS.

He has fifty lots which he viii sell
at fair rates on easy terms. They are
all good lots for residences, lying on a
beautiful plat of ground just west OF
Knoxville Wooden and FIGURING Mills.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-12-09

London, Dec S.-The captain of the
wrecked steamer Deutschland, says
the scene at the wreck defies descrip-
ton. Strong men and women and
children were clinging to the rigging,
from which many had been washed
away, and some were in their last
struggle. In the cabin were seen the
corpses of ladies' and children, just as
they retired. One hundred and forty
passengers were taken off by the tug,
with scant clothing. Upon arriving
at Harwick, the survivors were taken
charge of by the German Consul, Oil
yer John Williams, who provided
them with food, clothing, lodgings
and rest, after so many hours of ex-
posure to the most severe frost expert
enced this winter.
The Times, to-day's, has a leading
editorial on President Grants mes
sage. In referring to the part about
Spain and Cuba, the Times says.
If Spain cannot suppress the Cuban
rebels, if the Island must be half
ruined while she holds it, if she will
not put an end to that institution
which is the main source of the dis
turbance, it would be hard to expect
that the United States will let the
work of devastation proceed un-
checked, merely out of regard to the
nominal sovereignty of Spain. Spain
is on trial, the limits of her power to
restore order will be the limits of her
rights.