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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26
Hold Up the Light.

The famous Eddystone lighthouse of the
coast Of Cornwall, England, was first built
in fanciful way of wood, by the learned
aud eccentric Winstanley. On its sides he
put various boastful inscriptions. lie was
very proud Of his structure and from its
lofty balcony used boldly 10 defy the storm,
crying, "Blow, o winds Rise, o ocean
Break forth, ye elements, and try my work
But one night the sea swallowed up the tower
and its builder 1t was built second time
OF wood and stone, by Rudgard. The form
was good, but the wood gave hold for the
elements, and the builder and his structure
perished in the flames. Next the great
Smeaton was called. lie raised a cone from
the solid rock upon which it was built and
rveted it to the rock, as the oak is fastened
TO the earth by its roots. From the rock of
the foundation he took the rock of the
superstructure. lie carved upon it no boast
full inscriptions like those of Winstanley,
but on its lowest course he put, Except the
Lord build the house, they labor in vain that
build it," and on its keystone, above the Ian
tern, the simple tribute, " Laus Dec and
the structure still stands, holding up its
beacon light 10 the storm-t0ssed mariner.
Fellow-workers for the salvation Of men
Christ, the Light, must be held up before
men, or they will perish. Let US, then,
place Him on no superstructure OF our own
device. Let us rear no tower Of wood or
stone. But, taking the word of God for our
foundation, let us build our structure upon
its massive, solid truth, and on every course
put Smeatou's humble, triistful inscription,
and then we may be sure that the lighthouse
will stand.-CHHcA Union.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26
The Day Is nj Hand.

My night is far spent my day Is at hand.
The wilderness is nearly trayersed; Canaan
and Jerusalem are almost within my view
the submits of the everlasting hills are al
ready appearing. What manner OF person,
then, ought 10 be in all holy conversation
and godliness, looking for and fastening
unto the coming of the day of God Imust
press forward and so much the more as
see the day approaching. | must be consist
ent and nly-mnded, so walking worthy
of my calling and setting my affection on
things above For what have |, who have a
crown in prospect, a kingdom in reversion,
TO do with the yanities or pleasures OF tins
poor and passing world? My eye is above {;
NV treasures in heaven; shall not my heart
be there alsoI If | am in Christ, | must
seek TO he like Him, and to follow Him more
and more closely, as the night is Fastening
10 an end, and the day about to break. III /
am in sorrow, | shall call TO mind that weep
ing endureth but for night but Joy cometh
in the morning. If | am in comfort, must
see that this prosperity which God has given
me is making me holer man, and more
self-denying worker for him who loved me
and washed me from my sins in His own
blood. If am poor, | shall rejoice that my
day of wealth is just at hand. If am men,
| Shall take this gold which my Lord has
given me, and lay it all at His beloved feet
Mine must be no half disoipleship; no ser
vice of two masters no divided heart me
night is far spent, the day is at hand, what
remains of this brief life of mine must pe
given wholly TO the lord.-H' Bondr'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26
The Parsons Raln-st0rin.

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26

TmE "CufMNEY-PoT" HAr.-We know of
nothing which can be said in favor OF the
article which we are forced TO wear on our
heads. Ii is hot in summer; il is not warm
in winter; it does not shade US from the
sun; it does not shelter us from the rain it
is ugly and expensive; you cannot wear it
in railway carriage; it is always in your
way in a drawing-room if you sit upon it,
you crush it, yet it will not save your skull
in fall from your horsei it will not go into
a portmanteau you are sure 10 forget 1t
when suspended from the straps of a car
riage roof it is too hard 10 roll up, too soft
to stand upon; it rusts with the sea air and
spots with the rain; if 1t is good you are sure
TO have IL taken by mistake at a soireei if il
is bad you are set down for swindler
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26
The Minimum Christian.

The minimum Christian And who is he ?
The Christian who is going to heaven at the
cheapest rate possible. The one who in
tends to get all Of the world he can and not
meet the worldling's doom. The Christian
who aims to have as little religion as may
be without lacking it altogether.
The minimum Christian goes to church in
the morning and in the afternoon also, un-
less it rains, or is too warm, or too cold, or
he is sleepy, or has the headache from eat
ing too much at dinner, lie listens to the
preacher respectfully aud joins in the prayer
and praise. lie applies the truth very judi
ciousy, sometimes 20 himself, oitener TO his
neighbors
The minimum Christian is very friendly
to all good works. lie wishes them well, but
it is not in his power 10 do much for them.
The sabbath school he looks upon as an ad-
mirable institution, especially for the neg
lected aud ignorant. 1t is not convenient,
however, for him TO take n class. His busi-
ness engagements are so pressing during the
week that he needs the Sabbath AS a day OF
rest nor does he think himself qualified to
act az a teacher There are so many persons
better prepared for this important duty, that
he must beg to be excused. lie is very
friendly 10 home and foreign missions and
oolportage, and gives his mite. He thinks
there are too many appeals but he gives, il
not enough to save his reputation, pretty
near it at all events he aims at it.
heminimum Christian is not clear on q
number of points. The opera and dancing
the theater and card-playing, and the large
fashionable parties, give him much trouble
lie cannot see the harm in this or that, OF
the other popular amusement. There Is
nothing in the Bible against it, lie does moi
see but that man may be Christian, ant
dance or 90 to the opera. lie knows severa
excellent persons who do. Why should moi
he lie stands so close 10 the dividing linz
between the people of God and the people. O
the world, that it is hard to say on whicl
side of it he is actually TO be found.
All. my brother, are you making this at
tempt2 Beware, lest you find at last tina
in trying to get to heaven with a little relig
| ion, you miss il altogether; lest, withou
gaining the whole world, you lose your owl
Presbyterian at Work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26

Never use anything but light blankets as
a covering for the sick The heavy imper-
vious cotton counterpane is bad, for the ree-
son that it keeps in exhalations from the
pores Of the sick person, while the blanket
allows them to pass through. Weak per-
sons are invariably distressed by a great
weight of bedclothes, which often prevents
their getting any sound sleep whatever. 1t
is better TO sleep in a cool room and dress in
one that is well warmed, than the opposite
If il be necessary 10 heat the bedroom, let it
be by means of an open CRATE, rather than
by register or hue. In view Of the fact
that most people pass one-third of the twenty
four hours in bed, the Importance of having
only the best bedding needs no argument.
There is no wisdom, therefore, in buying
cheap or second-class articles for the sleep
ing room, but true prudence directs to get
the very best bedding that your means will
command first-class hair mattress will
outlast two of inferior quality. The same
difference will also be found in respect TO
feathers, and with the latter, as with hair,
the best is always the cheapest. Too many
young housekeepers neglect to follow this
rule, and pursue penny-wise and pound
foolish policy, when they might Just as well
have adopted the opposite practice
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26

About Roses.

The season of roses is come, and the air Is
fragrant with their delicious perfume. The
rose is large family and widely-grown, but
is native mostly Of temperate climates Lind
ley. celebrated botanist, enumerates nine
hundred and twenty-five species of rosaceG
proper. OF varieties / can mention but a
few The Prairie rose is a aclimbing variety,
of which we have about twenty in cultiya-
tion. The Byzantine or sweet briar, is a
single rose, and has twenty-five varieties in
cultivation. The hundred-leaved, or Provens
rose is splendid flower. and lias hundred
varieties. The common or red rose of the
gardens, called French rose, has two hun.
dred named varieties. The Damask rose is
a native of the Levant, and of this variety
are most of our so-called Monthly roses. The
Scotch or burnet rose, is a hardy variety,
with double almost glabular flowers tinged
with red. 1t has fine foliage, and is not Of
ten attacked by worms or insects, which rem
ders it very desirable for cultivation.
The rose has been celebrated in poetry,
and in history we have the war of roses,
when the white and red rose represented diff
ferent houses. The lover offers a rose 10 his
mistress, with tender meaning borne on its
fragrant breath, and roses are reverentially
laid upon the breasts OF our dear departed
friends, and planted upon their last resting
place. They are OF short duration, but plant
them everywhere. A rose bush in an unoccu-
pied corner of garden, or yard, is in its sea-
son beautiful thing To look upon, and il it
brightens with its beauty only a few days,
it il something added to the heeting pleas.
IRE of life; therefore plant roses.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26
Ghe Dome GhfIe.
rnn wAL ora mrAnr prnrAvrp.

s'' "h's WI - 'tfNs hs+h's+, '+''s
irraLisnFD ny nEQrtsrl
How could let himeo
Ny hearts fond Idol. 20 adore,i, So dear
Father of mercies. ! dbl love him go,
Twas bliss to have him near
o could he not b. spared
10 bless yet longer lfe's swim heatng day
% thou lieart-searcher, was not prepared
To-Day my hope away.
10 sweet and fair our home,
Va fun " un-brlght VISIONS soft and clear.
We thought that here the spoIlcr could not come,
Earth could not be- made drear.
United IN our Joys.
We bles.ed the Giyer of each perieot git;
And through our grief. to us There cane voice.
Tiny chefest Joy nlsft"
Each In the other'.iove
Content and blest through each fond welded year
We dreamed not that grim death would e'ef remove
The form 30 loved, 30 dear.
our path was .ifewn with flowers.
Hle-,lngs Of brightness We ioumeyed on;
How ioyiuliy We spent loves golden hoursi
They nei-i am aionei
ovim what anguiahed thhn
! heard the voice that called him from my Side
90 Father. Saviour, can II b. ny wiiiT'
la bitterness cried
Ny stricken heart was boweii
Desp and yet deeper grew the chilling gloom.
Lower. yr, lower hung the lowering cloud
That darkened all my home.
I.iood beside the couch;
caugii the last fond geam of those dear eyes
That loving gaze expressive of ~ much.
Ire yet he sought the skics.
BLINDED with bitter tear.
How could know my precious one had gonei
How could feel that through long, dra,fy yean
imust creep on alone.
How could breathe Farewell"
That wori ~ full Of anguish to the hfim;
! could not say Ny Father. It Is we'll"
Ny eyes Of faith were dim.
"otlatI might 20 TOO.
And Journey with him to the other sile"
trembling bnaihe'l my words were faint and few
Ny sayuufs voice replied
''Noi yei ihou mou1ner sad.
sun has the earth a niche fof thee 10 hu.
a WORK that thou uaysi do and none tsslde.
o rest thou In my Will.
"a little longer wait.
Only little while and thou shalt know
The bliss la store beyond the golden gate.
Where be hath gone before"
And am waiting sili,
The while l strive my saviour ~ obey.
Yet gazing ever towards the sun -bathe,i hills,
And o'ef the shining way.
And when my saviour calls.
Joyful ~ listen b. the summons given.
A. nldurous on my ear the accents faii.
" Come bin tiiy love,i In Heaven
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26
Centaur LinimentS!


Ticse Eminent. are simply ue wonder of the world
Their Efforts itle -s uau marvellous, yci there are
things which thcy Will not do. They viii MOT cure
cancer netd broken BONES but they will always alay
palm Tey have Strengthened nnser- curod chronic rteu-
naisl MANY years standing. aud taken the pain from
Terrible burns aud soais whah has never hcn done BY
amy other article
The white Liniment B. Tor the human fauiiy Ii
Will drive Rheumatism. scaica and Neun,gia from the
system, Luinbago Clblains Palsy tchi ani most
Cutaneuus Erupilns extracts frost from ffuAen hands
aud fest aud the poison of bites and siings of veno
reptiles, suues dwellings, and aliesaiss pain of
rvrry kind.
For spfahs or bruises Is the most potent remsy ever
discovered III. tenaur llnlinsut used with great
efficacy for Sorr Thnai Toothaohe, Caked Breasts.
Eau,ehe, aud weak hack. The following Is but SAMPLE
of numerous testimonials
"fNpIANA UoAF,
JtIrEgsos CotsrY, Ind, May p, ls3.l
" think my duty to Inform you that have suffered
much with swollen feet and chords. have not been
free from these swelinss Ia eight years. Now am
perfectly we'll thanks 20 tie Ceutaur ilniment The
Eminent ought io De- applied waun
BENJAMGN nROwN."
The proof T. the TRIAL It Is reliable 1t Il handy. IL Is
cheap and every family should haye it.
Te the sck and berdden, the halt and lame, 10 the
wounded and sore, We say. Come and be healed
TO the poor and distressed who have spent their money
for worthless medicines, bottle Of Centaur Liniment
viii be- given without change
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26

No one ever saw black hickory tree blown
out of root. The hurricane may twist it oil
or break it down, though even that seldom oc-
ours but it cannot drag it out Of the ground.
The reason is that this tree, while it sends
out plenty Of surface roots, always sends a
strong taproot straight down into the solid
sub-soil, and lays hold on the foundations OF
stone or clay or hardpan, as the case may be,
There are other trees--the beech, maple,
and ash--which interlace the surface with
a web of roots; but in a storm, especially II
the ground previously had been water-soaked,
over they go A Christian is not safe and
reliable unless he has sent tap-root down
into hard, strong foundations OF Christian
doctrine. Surface roots of sentiment and
emotion have their uses, but they are not
good for much, either in dry time or in a
tempest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26

sourrYup
lh''es an elhh sp'i'e thAi hAnhN me away
When I'm weary and SAL OF happy aud Kay
And he whisief' such promises sweet m my rAf
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26
0yergOyerning Children.

Caildren are often brought up without
any particular habits Of self-government, be-
cause the governing is done for them aud on
them. A girl that is never allowed to sew,
all of whose clothes are made for her and put
on her till she is ten, twelve, fifteen or eigh-
teen years of age, is spoiled. The mother
has spoiled her 10y doing everything for her.
The true idea of self-restraint, is TO let the
child venture. A child's mistakes are often
better than its no-mistakes because when
a child makes mistakes, and has to correct
them, it is on the way toward knowing some
thing. A child that is walked up in the
morning, and never wakes himself up; and
is dressed. and never makes mistakes in
dressing himself and is washed, and never
makes mistakes about being clean and is
fed, and never has anything to do with its
food and is watched, and never watches
himself and is cared for, and kept all day
from doing wrong--such a child might as
well be tallow candle, perfectly straight,
and solid, and comely, and unvital, and good
for nothing but TO be burned up.
The poor weaver who has a large family
of children, without bread enough for half
of them, and sets them TO work before
they are five years old, is a philanthropist
You may gather around them, and mourn
over them, but blessed be the weaver's chill
dren. The twelve children of the poor
weaver will turn out better than the twelve
children of the millionaire. would rather
take an insurance on the weaver's children
than on the millonaires. Blessed are those
that learn by the hard way of life what every
man must learn first or last or go ashore a
wreok-namely, self-restraint. The steel
that has suffered most is the best steel. II
hos haau In tha furuace apain and aUain IL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26
The yellow Centaur Liniment

adAplel the tough muscles cords and flesh Of hor's
and animals. 1t has performed more wonderful cures
of SPAWN, strain Wind-gs Scratches, sWecny, and gem
er,l Iamness than all other remedies ' existence. Read
what The great Expressmcn say Of iti
NEw IoRK, January. ls14.
livery Of horses should give the CEsrArR LiAi-
MINT trial We CONSIDER the best article ever used in
our stables.
n. MARSH supt. Adams Express Stables \. Y.
T.. rULIZ, supt. q. 5. Express stables, \. y.
ALBERT 5. OLIN, supt Nat. TX. Stables, \. Y"
MONTGOMERY, Ala August Il, lsi.
" GennemeH II have used one gross OF Ceninur
Liniment, yellow wrapper the mules OF my plaia-
on besides dozens The family Linment for my negroes
want to purchase the Wholesale price and will thank
You ship me by Savannah Steamer one gross Of each
tind Messrs A. r. stewart Co.. will pay your bhl ON
presentation. Respectfully,
JAMES DARROw."
The best patrons of this inmeut are fanien and Nflef
mary Surgeons It heals Calls, Wounds and foevl re-
moves swenings, aud Is worth MILLIONS OF bpLLAks
10 Farmers Livery men. Stock growers Sheep rasets ana
these having horses or cattle.
What Farier cannot do for twenty dolas the Cen1aur
Liniment viii do at a tnang cost
These Lnlmens are warranted by The propretors ana
bottle will be given any farrier Physician who desires
To test them. Sold everywhere
Laboratory of J. IL. Rose A Co.,
n4s as DKY ST.. NEW YoRS'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26

A GREAT variety of coffeehouses and
lIolly-Tree or Friendly lnns have been
largely established during the past year in
the principal cities Of the land. Connected
with these in many cases are reading-rooms,
prayer-meetings, and religious exercises.
Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Chicago, New York, Brooklyn, Rochester,
and Cincinnati, are among the cities which
have inaugurated this movement, and In
many Instances with great success. la Phila-
lelphia Mr. Joshua l.. Bailey has one coffee
house which supplied one thousand five hun
dred daily, and he is completing arrange
ments for another which will accommodate
five thousand.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26
Castoria! /!

Ia pleasant and perfect substitute In all eases "
ON Casiora is the result of AN old PhysohnS e"'. ="
produce, for his own practice, an effecti'" ca"""'
pleasant To the taste and frse from gripping
Dr. Samuel Pitcher Of Ilyannis, Mass succeeded III ''
bning without the use of alcohol purgative agent ar
pleasant to take as honey, and which possesses All
The desirable properties Of Castor OH "
II Il adapted 10 all ages, but is especially re'"heu
mothers as reliable remedy for all disorders {" 'H'
stomach and bowels Of children II Is eefiain as'eao'"
absolutely harmless, aud cheap. II shonld pe "''' "
wind collie sour slnnac worms costlyeness, cronp etc.
then children can have soep and mothers may rest
D. u. Hose co., OF % Dey Street, New fo'h' "' Wv
sole prepansra of Casiora, after IT. pitchers r'ril-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26

LEMONS WHoLEsoME.-When people feel
the need of an acid, if they would let vim
egar alone, aud use lemons or apples, they
would feel as well satisfied and receive no
injury. A suggestion may not come amiss
as to good plan, when lemons are cheap
in the market, to make good syrup. Press
your hand on the lemon, and roll it back
aud forth briskly on the table to make it
squeeze more easily then press the juice
into bowl or tumbler-never into a tin I;
strain out all the seeds, as they give bad
taste Remove all the pulp from the peels
aud boil in water-a pint TO a dozen pnlps
to extract the acid. A few minutes boil
ing is enough then strain the water with
the juice of the lemon, put pound of white
sugar to pint of the juice boil ten min
utes, bottle it, and your lemonade is ready,
Put tablespoonful or two of this lemon
syrup into glass of water, and you will
have a cooling, healthful drink.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-26
Moral md Religious.
GODS DISCIPLINE.

lal"rrli watched aud waited In distress
Ny garden seemed perfect wilderness
Al ihe leaves droope'i-tbe buds refuse, to blow
Wy lord was coming what had I to show
~ sighed . u He were 10 come tonight.
what would lie say to such piioous sehtg
The seeds owed Tor thee, how hast thou nonl-hed
THE plants gave 10 thee how have they nourished2
The charge that thou hast taken let me see;
The love that thou hast talked Of show Il me"
loni, thou Wit find my work not one-no, done.
No huwcr.i no charge. no love none. Master. monet
AZ dawn rose with deep despair opprest
Ran 10 my garden, fof could not rest,
When, ioi found the Master had been there,
Unseen, unheard, had wandered everywhere
And while slept had walked about my ground,
And while slept had watersd all lie found
The leaves no longer withefed in the sun,
Soon, soon, The buds burt open one BY one;
Oh. JOY have not watched Tor flowers la vain;
Here are fow-iear Master-come againi