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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02

population was fourteen and one-half 10 one
hundred. The rate Of Increase of the colored
race during the decade, was far behind that
Of the whole population. From 1853 10 1874
q small percentage of immigration has come
trom China. The total number of China
men who arrived during that period was
HIPS. The total humber Of Indians in
the United States in 1870, was 3e3,7l2. of
whom Vb,jG6 were on government reserva.
tions. As regards sex, the population Of the
United states is nearly equally divided.
The doctrine OF the comparative sterility of
the native population has been quite gener-
ally accepted on both sides of the Atlantic .
but DIR. Edward Jarvis has recently demon
strated that II is failacy based on statisti.
cal blunders.
In 1900 one-thirtieth Of the population
was In cities, aud there were only six towns
whose population exceeded 5000. In 1870
one-hfth of the population was municipal
and there were three hundred and seventy
four Incorporated cities The growth of some
Of these cities has been marvellous. In ten
years the population of Jersey city increased
one hundred seventynine aud seven-tenths
per cent San Francisco. one hundred sixty
three aud two-tenths aud Of Chicago. one
hundred seventy-three and seven-tenths.
During the colonial period the principal oc-
cupations were husbandry, numbering, trad
ing, hunting aud fishing. One third OF the
labor Of the country was employed in tim
Der cutting. According TO the last census,
nearly d,0OO,OOO are engaged In agricul-
tiral pursuits, 100000 in trade and trans
portation, 2,700,000 in manufacturing and
mining, and 100000 in professional life /;
and there are 5000 clergymen, 10000 law.
yers, G2,00O physicians, 12G,s22 teachers.
1000 actors, 5,20O journalists, 100000 Ia.
borers, and 07j,0OO domestic servants Al
exander lIamilton's dream Of the diversity
n human industry in the New World has
come 10 pass.-The Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
The End Of Human Grnndenr.

In Dr. Bucklaud's private collection of
minerals fossils and curiosities, which was
sold al public auction after his death, was a
remarkable brick from the wall of Babylon.
This brick was purchased for the University
Of Oxford. II bears the inscription Of one
Of the kings Of Babylon, and in the centre
Of the inscription, a footprint Of one Of the
dogs Of Babylon. In that day and country,
bricks were not hardened by fire, as our
brick-makers harden them, but exposed to
the sun, 20 be baked by its intense heat
On those which were designed for public
works, the inscription Of their reignng king
was impressed, while they were vet soft.
On this one, evidently, some vagrant, demo-
cratic dog, of the vast troops which inlest
all countries Of the East, set by chance his
unsanctiied foot, after t had received the
royal signet, aud while it lay in the brick
yard TO dry.
The kings inscription is now entirely IL
legible. The print of the dogs foot is re-
markably distinct OF that king notwith-
standing his unlimited power wealth aud
grandeur, the world knows now no more
than Of his vagrant canine contemporary.
The unknown dog, though hc may never have
worn either crown or collar, or any other
badge of accidental distinction, occupies now
as clear il not a. large, space in the history
of the world and a niche as conspicuous in
the temple Of fame as the slavishly wor-
SHIPPED thing Of clay, which, though ken
nelled then la regal 8plendor, bloated with
regal power and pride, and robed in the
dazzling glare OF glory, has long since been
despoiled aud forgotten
What dog was that 2 What king was
that The two questions are alike mnan-
ut NJ. d.. q
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
Early Impressions.


When the gentlemen who have the Cen
tennial Exposition in charge were discussing
the subject of opening the grounds and build
ings on Sunday an incident occurred which
very forcibly shows that early impressions
are lasting" We want all the boys and
girls of the land to read it, and then so walk
in life that they never need TO make such a
humiliating confession. After all had been
talking on the question, and some were
getting tired of the discussion, Mr., Haynes,
of Nevada, rose and said Mr. President,
before the question is taken wish to say a
word. | feel like returned prodigal, and
want to make a confession. More than
twenty years ago | went out from an East
eru home to the far West. have lived since
then beyond the Rocky Mountains. where we
hardly have Sabbath, and where other
than the best moral influences are about US.
But as have listened here this afternoon,
old memories have come back TO me-" The
speaker struggled with strong emotions, and
he continued, with choking voice; "All
these truths were familiar TO me long ago,
and it seems to me again, to-day, that hear
them repeated as | used TO listen to them
from the lips Of my sauted mother, as every
evening ! kneeled by her side in prayer
want to give my vote in favor of obsery-
ing the Christian sabbath h"-ioundi and
Messfu0er
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
Social Life.

Any great movement for good in social
life begins at home. IL begins with fathers
and mothers. The first and highest social
duty is to make home cheerful and active,
Husband and wife must do this for each
other. Without this their mutual affection
will dry up. II they have children, it is their
duty TO make home sweet and precious to
them. Children with good homes seldom
go to bad. Girls who have learned to trust
their mother, in their whole round of thought,
seldom get talked about Boys who are
made to feel the strength OF fathers and
the tenderness of mothers love, seldom
run wild. Their natural love Of fun and
mischief does not bind them over 10 the
DEVILS service. Pleasant, cheerful bright
homes, then, are the great demand. They
may be poor, but they can still be pleasant
and attractive and good. The heart and
spirit are more than furniture and dwelling
ChurcLmdp
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02

It is said God measures the earth. Man
measures the earh II is said God walks
on the wings OF the wind. SO does man. In
a sense he has laid his master-hand upon the
elements 1t is said God weighs the hills ia
scales, and the mountains in a balance
Man weighs planet against planet, aud in
the hand of Newton was the balance ia
which this very world was weighed. You
say, how great is man SO do l. But how
little is the greatest man, after all. Let him
come down from these heights where he has
been exploring; let him come up from these
depths where he has been examining down
IN the very foundations of the earth let
him leave that chariot Of fire where. by his
geuins, be has yoked the powerful spirits Of
fire and water; let him try TO do good works
let him try 10 do good work let him try
even 20 think q good thought and as Paul
says and ! fancy no one is prepared 10
gainsay him--he Is not able he Is not suf
cient to think even one good thought. Re
tanning ia his intellect very much Of the
image Of God, man has lost it IN his heart
lie is but the remains Of what be was lie
is but the skeleton of his former self The
tight bonds of death and sin devour him. and
leave not much more OF him, in sense than
the dogs left Of Jezebel. go see this
cursed woman, and bury her she is a kings
daughter; and when they went they found
nothing but the skull, and the feet and the
palms Of the hands.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
MONTPELIER, VT, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST ., 1876.

him, and even after he is dead and gone she
will water his grave with her tears. ! know
there are unnatural mothers, mothers who
have drank so much liquor as TO have drank
up love, but God knows mothers heart and
its love for her child, and lie says even she
may forget her child, yet will lie not forget
us. In the sixteenth verse of this chapter
lie says, Behold have craven thee upon
the palms Of my hands" Our names are
upon His hands, not marked ont might
rub oh-but cut in. God thinks good deal
more Of US than we do Of ourselves Every
hair Of our heads He has numbered. may
pull hair out of my head and throw it
away--it is nothing 10 me--one hair-but
God knows of it aud which one It is. 1t may
be number ten thousand five hundred lie
knows HOOdg
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02

cool seli-possession, prompt action, or heroic
patience. Ignorant fears are more likely 10
be,perpetuated in child by thoughtless
mother than is a discreet knowledge Of how
70 avoid danger. A child that will climb 70
the roofs top or 20 the caves edge, will often
lear to pass through a room alone II it be
told that mouse is in it, and this little grey
mischief was never known 10 attack any.
body. A worm is unpleasant 10 look upon.
but " IS not an active enemy to mankind,
and It should only be avoided in the presence
OF o child, just as we would avoid contact
with any other disagreeable object. There
are children who live in such perpetual
dread Of some Of the most innocent Of little
creatures, that their health is often seriously
impaired, and their slumbers are frequently
a misery and an injury 10 them, from the
appalling dreams which are the consequence
Of all The real dangers that are likely to sur.
round it, and she will wisely guard it. aud
show 1t how and when to guard itself. Tie
tfolrOU0if0u
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
Beware Of 0plates.

In order 10 induce natural and healthful
sleep, such methods are 10 be adopted as will
abstract am excess Of blood from the brain.
This may be accomplished by exercise,
which draws off the blood TO the more weary
organsi while well ordered digestion de
mands the blood that keeps the brain in too
great activity for the stomach, where it is
needed. To sleep well, too, according TO DR..
Ferrier, one must, If possible, rid himself of
all care, anxiety and disturbing thoughts as
the natural season of repose approaches. A
brisk walk toward the close of the day, and
when the brain has been oyertasked, is com
mended 10 us. But DIR. Ferrier warns us sand
II were well If he could be heard everywhere
and heeded-from opiates as dangerous
ground" They do not produce sleep SO
much as torpor. II you cannot get sleep
by methods which nature itself dictates, he
says, IL Is full time to call In the family
doctor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
The Baby.


One of the sweetest and prettest of En-
erson's writings is the following Who
knows not the beautiful group Of babe and
mother, sacred in nature, sacred also in the
religions associations of half the globe
Welcome to the parents is the puny little
struggler strong in his weakness, his little
arms more irresistible than the soldiers, his
lips touched with persuasion which Chat
ham and Pericles in manhood had not. The
small despot asks so little that all nature and
reason are on his side. His ignorance is more
charming than all knowledge, and his little
sins more bewitching than all virtue All
day, between his three or four hours sleeps,
he cOoes like pigeon.house, sputters and
crows and puts on faces of importance aud
when he fasts, the little Pharisee fails not 10
sound his trumpet before him. Outof blocks,
thread spools, cards. and checkers, he will
build his pyramid with the gravity of Pal
ladio. With an acoustic apparatus OF
whistle and rattle he explores the laws of
sound. But chiefly like his senior country
men, the young American studies new and
speedier modes OF transportation. Mistrust-
ing the cunning of his small legs. he wishes
to ride on the neck and shoulders of all
flesh. The small enchanter nothing can
withstand-no seniority of age, no gravity
of character uncles, aunts cousins, grand
sires, grandmas-all fall an easy prey he
conforms to nobody, all conform to him, all
caper and make mouths and babble and
chirrup to him. Gu the strongest shoulder
he rides, and pulls the hair OF laureled heads.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
The Need Of Earnest Mork.

The people We want 10 bless are passing
away Stand at the gate of our great ceme-
teres and You will see a constant stream of
corpses passing In, and on the roads around
the city, leading to these cemeteries, there is
constant black procession passing out
To-day, therefore. let us get to work, for the
grave is swallowing up the people, and hell
is devouring them 10 DELAY is TO commit
fresh sin every moment you delay. II it is
your duty to work. then 1t is your duty at
once We must all do more for Jesus Christ
and that more must be done at once. II de
laycd. shall it ever be- done There must be
a real doing OF it, Let us 90 up and pos
sess." Let us give up trying-we have been
trying long enough. DO we not make too
much provision for failure Like Prince
Eugene, let us deem nothing impossible
" The lord Of Host. is with MS, the God Of
Jacob is our refuge" That is, says one
provided We undertake reasonable things
| say, II We undertake things that are above
reason. To Sidney Smith a subalteru once
said, believe that fort is unattackabe.'
" That is not an English word. sir, replied
the general. No more is it Christian word
" here the enemy has got in we can get in,
too. wish that something would happen
10 make us think more OF the debt of obliga-
tion under which we are laid TO the Master,
and TO feel His love in all its power. Then
lie would put such strength into you that
from this moment your weakness would be-
come irresistible. The church would not
want for men If she only believed in God ;
nor for money, though We are poor people,
perhaps one OF the poorest OF the denomina-
tions. II you have got truth in your knoWl
edge, and grace ia your experience, and a
warm heart in your bosom, then you have
got the major, and the minor will come by
aud-hy. Some may say we are Ignorant and
poor. Yes, we are a long row OF noughts.
Our Brother Wiguer is large nought, and
Mr.. Brown is a nought, and am nought;
but put one before them. The noughts
themselves are the means OF developing the
possibilities of the One Up, then, and let
not your hands b. slack in the dayo battle
&C. H. Spurgeon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02


We love man while he loves us, but God
loves us right along. That night when one
of His disciples betrayed Him, He loved them
10 the end. That is the difference between
Gods love and ours, lie loves right on. In
Isaiah 40 10, we read, Can woman for
get her sucking child2 Yea, they may for
get, vet will not forget thee" There is no
love on earth so strong as mothers love.
Some fathers here may not think so, bat
know have all the mothers with me, when
/ saw that a mothers love is the strongest on
earth. A good many things may come up
that will separate a man and his wife, but
nothing can ever separate mothers heart
from her child. That child may be way
ward son, he may commit some crime, be
brought into court, tried and convicted
The father may cast him off, but never the
mother; she will go TO the prison and visit
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02

Two men | knew very well, some years
ago, on the streets of New York, talking
about the matter of benevolence One said
to the other " You give too much. will
wait until get a large pile Of money, and
will give" "No," said the other, al will
give as God prospers me-" Hear the sequel
The former lives in New York city to-day,
dollarless the latter gathered two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars. ! believe that
why many people are kept poor is because
they do not give enough. If man gives in
the right spirit TO the Lord Jesus Christ and
to the church, he is insured for time aud
eternity. The bank of England is weak
institution compared with the bank that
any Christian man can draw upon. That
man who stands by Christ, Christ will stand
by him Mark that the man who stands
by Christ, will find Christ standing by him.
-TdllG10e
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
He Is Able.

God is able of these stones to raise up seed
10 Abraham. Able to save them 10 the ut
termost that come unto God by Him. What
lie has promised He is able TO perform. Able
to make all graces abound toward you, that
you, having all suficiency in all good things,
may abound in every good work. com
mend you to God, and TO the word of His
grace, who is able to build you up and TO
give you an inheritance among all them that
are sanctified. Able TO keep that which |
have committed unto Him. Able TO keep
you from falling, and present you faultless
before the presence of His glory with exceed
ing Joy. Able TO succor them that are
tempted. Able to keep all whom the Father
hath given Him, so that lie will not lose one
Able to do exceeding abundantly above all
that we ask or think. Believe ye that lie is
able to do this
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
Ghr Dome Ghrh.
TuE LITTLE GRAVE.

ii's only little grave" they said.
only little child THAT'S dead
Ana 'o they caroleaiy turned away
PROM The mound the spade had made iiiai day.
AL they did mot know how deep s 'hade
That little grave In our houe had made.
know the coffin was narrow and small,
One yard wonld have served for an ample pall;
Ana one man In his arms could have borne awal
The rosewood and Ia freight Of clayi
hnt know that darling hopes were hid
beneath that little comu lid.
know that q mother stood that day
with folded arms BY that form OF clay,
know that burning tears were bid
'Neath the dropping lash and tle aching im.
And know her ilp, and check and brow
Were almost a. white a. her baby. nov.
know that lome things were hidaWay
The crimson ueque aul wmppngs gay,
the snow-whlte dre4. the i0ck Of hair
And for eye. 10 blue and head so fair
fh'rc's 900 empty crib. with H. covers spread
A. white ~ the face Of tho snless dead.
'rl- nitle graves but OH have care'
fur wodd-widohopcs are buned thefci
And ye, perhaps. ln coming years.
May see. like her, through binding tears.
How much 81 iisht. hoe much Of Joy,
D. hure'l with an only boy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-02
The Yellow Centaur Liniment

adapted to mo Tough muscles cords aud neshof horses
ana animals. It has performed more wonderful cures
OF Spavn' strain. wnd-gslls Scratches, sweeny, and
''al lanness than an oef remedies In existence. Read
"hAi The great Ixpressmen say Of ID.
Nrw YORK. January, 1874.
Every owner Of horses should give the CgsrAuR LINZ
NtNra hia We consider ihe best article used in
1ir stable.
"a. MARSH, supt. Adams Expires Stables. y. Y
f.fuLtz supt a. 5. Express stahles n
ALBEEr s. oLIN, supt. Nat. TX. Stables y v"
MoSrGoMFRY, Ala, August ~, ls3i
o1Hemea - have used over one sross OF Centaur
Liniment, yellow wrapper. te mules OF nay plania-
uon ese dozens OF the family inmcnt for my nesrucs
want To purchase it at the Wholesale prize. and will thank
you to ship me by savannah steamer gross OF each
hhi Messrs A. C. stewart Co., Will pay your bill on
We'enlaiiou. Respectfully,
JAMES DARKOW."
The hest patrons OF this Eminent fArrer and Neler-
nary Surgeons Il heals Calls Wounds and rolevil re-
moves sevllings and Is worth MILLIONS or DOLLARS
'H Farmers, Livery men, slockgoweTs sheep-rusen and
mo'e having horses or cattle.
what farrier cannot do for twenty dollar The Ccnaur
ilnmeui will do at a tdnng cost
These Lnimeuts are warranted by the proprietor and
uoie Will be given To any Farrier Physician who desires
"i-i them Sold eyerJ where,
Laboratory of J. II. Rose A Co.,
~-ibi % DAY ST.. SKw YoHx.
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Laboratory of J. II. Rose n Co.,
iiii o. DAY ST.. NEw YoHx,
CaStOria! /!

pleasant and perfect substitute In all cases for Castor
VII oastoria the result OF old Physicians en- To
m"inee' for his practice effective cathartie'
"o'san' To the taste and free from gripping,
~ samuel Pitcher Of llyannls. Mass succeeded In COM
mningi without the use Of alcohol, pnrgatye agent as
hi"asant To take as honey. and which possesses All
''s desirable properties OF Castor Oh.
adapted 10 all ages, but Is especially recommended '"
m"'hers as reliable remedy for all disorders OF ie
,oA'h and bowels Of children II Is certain agieeahe
absolutely harmless, and cheap. II should be used io
Nhd collie stomach worms, costyeness, Group etc.,
men 'hllren can have sleep and mothers may rest.
o. w. Rose Co.. Of 90 Dey Street, New York are the
''r prrpareia OF Casoria. after Dr. Pitchers rs'i-
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liailroad Gime Gable.
.,rNrRAL VERMONT RAILROAD LINE
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
commencing on Monday, July qlh, 1910.
Trains doing Souih and Tosf


Trains Soing SoHih aDd Iasf.
Leave Montpelier At g 10 A. ~, /. 90 and S25 D. NJ
N.l-Leaves st Alhais a. loo w. Montpelier at sis a.
w., tot li1Hton, New London springfield. New l1fh and
intermediate points,
Dny Express Leaves Rosel Point a. 800 a. N rr1n-
iefogi at H2O A. 81, burlmr0n Hi l2l0 o. M. Montreal
atgO0 A. ~, w. Ahaus at 1870 p. M., Montpelier 10 IS
B.. S.. f0r Boston via Lowell
uixed Train Loves ST. Aihans at gMrM No. ariving al
Montpelier junction at 40 g. ~
sight Express Leaves OeGensbuw at 1910 A. ~. Mon.
ienl NJ 1Ou D.. St. Alhnms nt tni .. Nuutreief H
Geld, sew York and intermediate points.
Truths Going North and Ucsf.
Leave Montpelier at 3.3j a. M, go A. st. ~. 80
A. ", 80 r. NJ and 5.2j g. Nt
Express Mail Leaves Boston VIA fiirhhungat7 90 ~
Via Lowell nt sw A. &c., Sew London 90 itN a M..
Springfield ht Non A. w., Montpelier III gtI b. b. fui
burlington, st. Abams, Montreal and ugiensbufs
Accommodation Train-Laaves Norhheld at 800 A.
Montpelier Of $3.50 a. M., for Huntington. So Ahtns.
RIchlou 80 johns. Rousos Point and Malone
white Mountain Express Leaves Mnntuolernt 30 g8
NeluIe.
Accommodation Train leave. White River june
uuu at ~ d hY Montpelier at iti r. n fui Hufling-
foIl and st Alhans
sight Express Leaves Boston via Lowell At 500 p. M
via fiohhufg 10 $50 3. 49, Sew York 90 l.uu o. w..
Springfield atFl0 o. ~. Montpelier 10 81 asa NJ flr Hur.
lision, 81. hpans Montreal and uglhg and The West
Trains leave Montpelier ior Hanc su and igl5r.u
and ANf. n Returning leave iafeat if5 A. ufand los
b.. N., aud 500 D.. u.
sleeping osrs are attached 90 Naht Expires. tns rinnIna
Ietween Msnirea aud tosion an Montreal aud spring
Ielat and 81 Aluana and Troy.
Drawing hoon carson Day Espfes tnns between Mob-
froos6 Tickets Tor cllcaeo and hc West for sale at the
principal stations.
si titans July ~ lsi6 u"
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Seieff WisfrHanp.
cESrENNIAL nyMN.

1hfuush storm aud calm The yeaf lafe ie.i
our nation ON from stnee to Stage.
rcuiury's ruare. untu We tread
The threahold of lnoiisr aye.
We sce thew, DER our pathway swept
A torrent stream of biood and nnei
Anl thank the ruling power who helf
Our sacred league % STATES entire.
on cheetered train 0f years. farewell
Wth all ihy rrIfcs aud hopos and fsirsi
hui with us iet Thy memories DWELL
r0 warn and lead the coming yeiHs
And thou, the new beginning age.
Warned by The past, and not n vain,
Write on fairer. whittier page
flIe rcnul of thy happier rifn