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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02
Fancied Sights.

There is a class of persons in every circle
of society who, among the many grievances
that they have TO hug, find one chief one
that affords them wore comfort than all the
rest-that affords them positive pleasure
you would say, TO see the eagerness with
which they grasp 1.-THE pleasure of being
" "slighted"
These persons are always on the lookout
for slight they scent it from afar, as the
vultures do the carcass of the dead camel
and il is hard to say when they are best
pleased whether in enjoying a sense of
triumph when courted or hattered, or in
nursing the sense of martyrdom and burn
ing wrong when overlooked and forgotten
They imagine the slight, and believe in it,
when it does not exist and when it is really
impossible 10 believe in it, content them
selves by picturing what the case would be
II 1t did exist, until the suitable emotions
are kindled in their breast, and they have
the dramatic species of pleasure nearly the
same MS il 1t had been founded on fact.
Perhaps it may be their friend who has
sighted" them-omitted the personal
mention of their name from some general
invitation, forgotten in some pressure to
send them cards at all, inadvertently turned
the back upon them in the crowd, accident
ally carried of sutor, accidentally swept
them triumphant glance GOODNESS, dis
trust, icy discomfort stalk upon the scene
10 be followe after time by sort OF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02
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slurred-over forgiveness that circumstances,
whether of affection or convenience, make
necessary. But perhaps it is not their
friend, but your friend, that has done this
deed.
10 be slighted-that gives one an oppor-
tuDity for eloquence in stating the reasons
why one should not have been sighted, or
else for assumption of humility in stating the
reasons why the slight was not undeserved
1t gives one the opportunity, too, of feeding
an old grudge with the indulgence of a right
eous indignation called for by self-respect !;
OF nourishing hearty spite by the recital
OF any piquant scandal concerning the giver
Of the slight, that otherwise it might not be
permissible to recite, or else of lofty show
OF magnanimity by merely limiting at the
knowledge of such scandal, and without
consenting TO crafty the tantalized curiosity
OF the listener; and at all events it allows
one TO make an inventory of ones virtues,
all by ones self, in wondering why an indi-
vldua possessing such qualities should be
made the victim of such wrong and when
the inventory is made, to feel doubly wronged,
and to render uncomfortable every member
OF the household that does not entirely CON
cur in the view taken of the slight.
1t is really both amusing and amazing to
see now people can conJure up fabulous IN
iuries, and make the most of them with a
morbid enjoyment, when every considera-
tion of proper pride ought to lead them to
think it would be impossible for any one to
dream of such a thing as sighting their
claims to attention.
There are, indeed, two things at the root
of the whole matter, which, though so
triiling in appearance is in truth great
disturber of the peace and those are a
jealous disposition and an inordinate vanity.
The disposition that is not jealous is not
perpetually hunting for hurts takes life as
it comes; aware of ill-will toward none, so
suspicious of ill-will from none if forgot
ten or overlooked, seeing or supposing
some perfectly good reason for it; desirous
rather of the comfort of others than of the
1attery of self; not too sensitive to wounds
which are like the bruises in old =" dead
mems piuches," all on one side and always
well convinced of the truth of that old kings
wisdom which declares, Better is hand
iul with quietness, than both the hands full
with travail and vexation of spirit" There
is so much pain and trouble that is real in
our lew years of active life, that it seems a
sorry thing to add to it by all the weight OF
imagined trouble.-Home journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02
A Drunkard's Hope.

At the Gospel Temperance Convention,
Boston, April 20th, Rev. DIR. Cuyler, of New
York, said that pound of prevention was
worth ton of cure, The most etfectua
cure for the sin OF drunkenness is the SOY
ereign grace of God, that renews the heart
and controls the will. Others, said he, have
spoken of how 10 save the lost but let me
speak to the ministers and Christian work
ers on preventing men from becoming lost
There stand on this platform two represen-
tatives of Mount Vernon church, whose
voices have reached more ears than those OF
any two men on the round earth. One OF
them was lost and saved, and the othef never
was lost Is it not better never TO take the
perilous path that leads 10 the depths
When God commits people to us he does not
commit them AS wrecks, but untouched by
the demon of the cup. II is our duty to
save from wreck Would 30 God that every
Christian would go home from this conven.
tion determined to plant nuoys warning the
unwary from destruction. Whosoever com
mitt tn sin is the slave of sin. There are those
here who say that when conversion comes, the
appetite goes, but you cannot trust yourself
too little aud you cannot trust Christ too
much. A man loses his hold ON Christand he
falls. 1t is the business OF the church of God
10 save the children from being wounded. II
is not our business TO use the bandage, the
sling aud the poultice, if 10y increased fidel-
ity and devotion the wounding can be pre-
vented, There ara thousands to-day in
danger that never have fallen, but will fall
ii they are not prevented, 1t is time to 60
back 10 the preventive work, and il we do
not there will be AN immense amount of
curative work to be done, II men like Mr.
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11aeAdsm.--ree. VOL. I2.-o6S1. NO. 90
Lunenhurnh - 80

IL Is time that the church of God from the
puiplt clear down TO the farthest instrumen.
@litles, should give up the bottle. When
5he devil puts demiiohn into the the pulpit.
Its contents is sure to break out into half the
lews' When man puts alcohol down his
ihroat and then tries to speak temperance
mere Is a strong collision in his throat. The
minister should see 10 himself and see that
ms church is right on the temperance oues.
hon' a temperance wheel propelled by the
l,ower OF God is a great help to the church.
Wen should understand that it is a part and
parcel OF Christs work of soul saving. Love
u Jesus, hatred of sin and love of souls are
ne three things which we should reouire In
christians. Why should not every one of
you go home determined that before thirty
days your church shall have well organ.
Ized temperance society have it in the Sun.
iay-school, for if the children are lost all is
,ost' Administer the pledge 10 children,
tor child that can say to his mother, ."
WIN not lie any more" can say 4" | will never
ouch the intoxicating cup" God is now
,aylng this work pre-eminently on his church.
" "hatever you do by law, you cannot excuse
Yourself or your church from this duty which
'od has imposed upon you. What A mis-.
axe people make in committing the pure
"nlte banner OF temperance to the frauds of
pollticians They will run it up on their
'.aH' and when the staff is cut away down
zones the flag. 1t is to the church of God
'hat the cause must be entrusted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02
A Blessed Eyentide.

What is more beautiful than well kept
joyful old ageP We were in a charming
home one Sabbath, last May, when we had
the good fortune to find our best help for the
days duties, our poem, our sermon, our
psalm of gladness, all before we left the
breakfast room. Our priestess was a lady
upon whose head rested ninety-two layers OF
birthdays. Her dainty fingers gided over
the organ keys as gracefully as they could
have done eighty years before Her firm,
soft voice, that had caught sadness and
sweetness from death-beds, where it had
whispered farewells: and cradles of children's S
children, where it had crooned its lullaby,
led us i'll our hymn, and added its Amen -
to our prayer. AT the table, under her plate,
was found bunch of early, outdoor flowers,
fresh and dewy. "Thauk you, Mary dear, YOU
always remember me with your bouquets" ="
Yes, we thought, and who has better right
to be remembered than she, whose years OF
patient energy have gone to the makeup OF
TINS delightful living place she, under
whose hand sons and daughters have grown
strong and pure; yes, crown her life with
sunshine and flowers, music and love. Moth
ing is halt good enough to express our re-
gard Tor one whom the king has so delighted
to honor. After grace, the mothers mite
box passed from plate to plate, that each
might contribute to her mission fund.
Ninety-two yet fully alive to the active, ag-
gressive work of to-day And then, in
that sanctuary ry-grandmamna's room-what
prayers are offered for those who are able to
be at the front al knew you'd have a
good time IN your meeting, dearie the Lord
was so near when prayed for YOU" Who
knows but, after all. she is doing the very
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REMARKs BY MIR. wANAMAKER.

The announcement that Mr.. John Wana-
maker, of Philadelphia. would take charge
of the business mems meeting Monday,
was sufficient to fill the hall to its ut
most capacity. In opening the meeting he
said he hoped the Lord would lead it. He
said it gave him great joy to be in the meet
ing. lie recalled the scenes in the business
mems meetings in Philadelphia, when busi-
ness men left their customers, or took them
with them TO the meetings. lie believed that
these meetings had been the greatest source
of power and help in Philadelphia. lie
knew that the work done in the young mems
meeting there accomplished more toward
giving them good clerks, good statesmen and
good book-keepers than all the reform clubs
in the city. He said he had so much he
wanted TO say that he hardly knew how to
say it and he compared himself to the beg
gar, who, going about the streets of Brooklyn,
and being unable to get anyone to listen TO
his long complaints, crowded it all into one
sentence, and said " Please, ma am, give me
a drink Of water, I'm so hungry don't know
where | shall sleep tonight" So he felt
himself crowded with thoughts, and especi-
ally with regard to prayer. If there is any
class of people who have need of prayer, it
is the business men. Business men are so
misunderstood they are so tried and tempted
and have so many difficult things TO do, and
have so much need of wisdom and courage
The business nan often feels the need of a
hand that is stronger than his TO hold him
when the waves OF temptation roll over him
and he feels the need OF guidance as TO what
and how 10 do. Can it be that God has put
us upon the earth to puzzle over these
things, without meaning TO help us ? No
at all times and under all circumstances, he
who stood on the shore while the fishermen
were casting their nets, and told them where
to cast, still stands on the shore TO give US
the direction which we need
He wished now TO stop for a season OF
prayer he felt sure there were hearts there
with burdens which they wished to express
There is not in the universe, he said, such a
business mind as the mind of God, aud W.
may do business with him for eternity. IL
prayer, we don't need TO go around the
block--we ought TO be very open-heartec
and simple in our approach to the throne ol
grace.
In response to this invitation number Of
verbal requests for prayer We're made, and /
half dozen or more very brief petitions wer,
offered by various persons in the oongrega
ton. The hymn, depth OF mercy" wa
| then suug.
Mr.. Wanamaker then resumed his remarks
lie said that the very fact that such meet
ing of business men as this was novet,
showed that the business men were not living
up TO their professions. Business men, h'
said, We're willing to talk of almost anything
else but religion, and to take charge Of al
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02
The Health of Women.

One item of advice, which is given by all
the better class of writers upon the health
of women. cannot be too highly approved
or too faithfully followed. 1t is as to the
Importance of exercise in the open air aud
on foot. Women are not made to bear
physical fatigue as men are, but none the
less are lazness and living in close rooms
Injurious to their personal appearance.
Carriage riding is too lazy an exercise to do
much good. Exercise implies personal ex-
ertion, the use of ones own limbs, and three,
four, five, or six miles day is not too much
for woman in respectable health. How
many American women take every day, or
thrice, Or twice, or once week in the open
air, even three mile walk, or exercise
equivalent Very few, as we all know !;
aud until they do so they must expect
to have indigestion, and headache and
nerves, and to suffer from weakness pecu-
liar to their sex. What our women need j.
not instruction in the minutie OF anatomy
and physiology, not AN acquaintance with
the symptoms of diseases, but inducements
to such manner of life as will make such
knowledge almost superfluous to them be-
cause their health is so sound and the per-
iornance of their peculiar functions so nat
ural and orderly. This is the case with the
women OF most other countries. II mothers
will see that their daughters live wholesome
lives, do not over-study, do not weaken
themselves by dissipation and excitement,
aud take open exercise every day without
fear of soiling their shoes or their bonnets,
because OF little rain, nature will do and
teach them all the rest that is necessary.
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The Witchery Of Manner.

Almost every man can recall scores of cases
within his knowledge where pleasing man
ners have made the fortunes of lawyers, doe
tors. diyines, merchants, and, in fact men
in every walk of life, Raleigh laid down
his laced coat in the mud for Elizabeth to
walk on, and got for his reward proud
queens favor. The politician who has had
this advantage easily distances all rival can
didates, for every voter he speaks with be-
comes instantly his friend. The very tones
III which he asks for snuff are often more
potent than a Disraeli or a Gladstone. Pol
lshed manners have very often made scoun-
drels successful while the best of men, by
their hardness aud codness, have done them
selves incalculable iniury-the shell being
so rough that the world could not believe
that there was "A precious kernel within,
Civility is to man what beauty is TO a
woman. 1t creates an instantaneous impress
sion in his behalf while the opposite quality
exctes as quick prejudice against him,
IL is real ornament--the most beautiful
dress man or woman can wear-and worth
more, as a means of winning favor, than the
finest clothes aud jewels ever worn. The
gruifest man loves TO be appreciated and it
is oitener the sweet smiles of "a woman which
we think are intended for us alone, than "a
pair of ,Iuno-like eyes, or lips that seem
on roses fed" that bewitch our heart, and
lay MS low at the feet of her whom we af.
terwards marry.
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want to call your attention particularly
to the words, And when he is come he will
rpprove the world of sin, because they be
lieve not on me- OF sin because men lie
aud steal and get drunk and murder No.
Of sin because they believe not upon me.
That is the root of sin, that is the sin which
brings forth all this bad fruit this miser-
able unbeief. Would to God il could be
swept out OF existence to-day. If every par
ticle of the uubelef that is represented by
this assembly could all be laid aside, what
blessed hour we should spend together here
" And when he is come he will reprove the
world of sin, of righteousness and of judg-
ment." Now that is the work of the Holy
Ghost. There is no preacher that can con-
vince men of sin, there is no amount of
praying that can convince men of sin that
is the work of the Holy Ghost; and | can
not help but believe that there are hundreds
and thousands of men now in Boston that
are convicted of sin, but they are waiting
for something, and they don't know exactly
what it is but they think they have got to
wait until they have little more feeling,
or that they have got to have some sudden
shock come upon them, or some sudden sen
sation that shall come stealing over them,
before they can get rid of their sins II
man is convinced that he is sinner in the
sight of God, that is the work of the Holy
Ghost The Holy Ghost has already com
menced his work, and to that class of men |
want to speak to-day. | want to tell you
how you can get rid of your sin and come
to Christ if you will. Ii men really want
10 get rid of their sins, all they have got to do
is lust to cast them on the Lord Jesus Christ
leave them with him. But some of you
may say, GLOW is it about repentance
Haven't got to repent Isn't there GER
tain amount of feeling have got to have
Haven't got to have some remorse, and
haven't | got to pass through some amountof
despair and gloom, before | have this p
That is the trouble with men when they are
convinced of sin, they begin to look around
for some one else's experience. OF all the
people who ever lived in the world, there
have been no two alike and God never re-
peats himself; and, although we are con-
verted by the same power and by the same
Holy Ghost, no two ever come up to the
cross i'll the same way. Instead OF looking
to this and to that mans experience, let us
look right to the Master and come with our
sins and repentance and faith, and all those
things can come in their place, but you be
occupied by Christ. If man really wants
to go to Christ he will not be thinking
about his repentance and faith Faith is
only the hand that reaches out and takes
the blessing; and it is Christ we want, and
if we will come to him as child should
come to his mother and confess our sins
and ask him to forgive us, he will do it.
There is nothing he desires to do as much as
that, and he will blot them out as cloud.
Suppose for moment that this platform
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MoraI apd Rrligiuns.
THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY.

Couid we hut know
The land that ends our dark. uncertain travel
Where lie those happier hills and meadows lows
An, II beyond the spirits utmost cavr
Aught of that country should we surely know,
who would not go2
Might we not hear
The lowering angels high imagined chorus,
or catch betines. with wakeful eyes and clear,
One radiant vista Of the realm before us
with one npt moment given to see and heari
All, who would fear2
Were we quite sure
To find the peerless friend who left M lonely;
or there, by some celestial stream pure,
ogaze in eyes that here were loyelit only
This weary mortal coil were we quite sure,
who would endure?
THE ANSWER.
"who would not CO."
with buoyant steps, to gain that blessed portal
Which opens to the land we long to know
Where shall be satisfied the souls immortal,
Where we shall drop the wearying and the woe,
In resting so7
"Ah. who would fear2"
Since som times, through the distant pearly portal
Enclosing to some happy soul a-near.
We catch gleim Of glorious light immortal
And strains of heavenly music family hear.
breathing good cheer
"who would endure" "
To walk in doubt and darkness with misgving,
When he. whose tender promises are sure,
The Crucned, the Lord, the Everything
Keeps us those mansions" evermore secure,
BY waters pure2
"Oh wondrous landl"
Fairer than all our spirits dreaming;
Eye hath not seen," nor ear can understand
Thcthngs prepared, the olondless radiance streamingi
How longngly we wait our Lords command
His opening hand
oh, dear ones there
Whose voices. hushed. have left our pathway lonely
We come, ere long, your blessed home to share;
We take the guding hand; we trust 1t only
Seeing, by faith. beyond this clouded air,
That land 50 fart Selected.
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!Ghe Dome Circle.
KEEPSAKES.

Two little baby boys own,
The elder scarcely walks alonei
Ills sunny hair and large brown eyes,
His earnest look Of sweet surprise,
His funny ways and Joyous sh,,nt,
could not tell you all about.
II should try year.
He creeps 40 fast to catch his toys.
And then he sets up such a noise;
His horse and dog and hook and bell,
He throws them all about peil-mell.
o, Mother Goose, II you could see
This little boy, 50 full Of glee,
Your sides would ache, I fear.
He watches with rneful face
The baby who usurps his place.
My darling boy, your little "nose
Had 10 he broken" I suppose.
'fls very odd sometimes the way
You love your bubber " in your play,
And bring smile or tear.
In hammock low, among the trees
Rocked back and forth by passing breeze,
The baby swings, and COOS to see
The gentle rustic Of the tree,
The lights and shades, the leaves that fall.
The sunshine broodng over all
'Tis Indian summer here.
Way overhead In the blue sky,
The downy clouds float softly by;
A lullaby fair nature sings,
And through the air its music rngs
My little one falls fast asleep.
As sun and shadow DER him creep
His mother watching near.
Two baby boys! a God Of love
Sends as gift from heaven above
And like the shifting rainbow bright
Tlnging the drifting clouds with light,
Their souls, so fine and sweet, shine out,
Breaking through misis Of grief and doubt.
And make my pathway clear.
boston Transcript
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CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD LINE
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing ON Monday, Nov. 9th, 1876.


Trains Going South and East.
Leave Montpelier at o. Is A. NJ, 9 10 and 80 p NJ.
MaiI-Ieaves St. Abans at 100 A. NJ Montpelier at al5 a;
NJ, for Boston, New London Springfield New fork ana
intermediate points.
Day Express Leaves Rouses Point at $50 NJ, Mon
treal atgOa A. NJ st. Abans at l2lO =. NJ burgohnt ~
l25P. Montpelier at2l5 p. NJ for Boston via Lowell
Mixed Train-Leaves ST. Albans at $50 NJ. arriving al
Montpelier at $40 Pm.
Night Express--From Ogdenshurg, Montreal, 81. Al
bans and Burlington, leaves Montpelier at NW =. NJ,
for Boston via Lowell Flchburg, Springfield, New
York and intermediate points.
Trains Going North and West.
Leave Montpelier at 3.35 A. Nj, 610 A. NJ, 400
M and 6 10 =. NJ.
Express Mail-Leaves Boston via Fitchburg at 80 A. NJ
via Lowell at 500 A. NJ, New London at SEQ A. ~,
Burlington. st. Albans, Montreal and Ogdensburg'
Accommodation Train-leaves Northheld at 5.bO A.
Montpelier at $40 A. W., for Burlington, 81. Albans'
Rchforl, st. Johns Roises Point and Montreal.
Accommodate Train-Leaves white River June
ton at so =. NJ, Montpelier at blO p NJ, for Bufing
ton and st. Albans.
Night Express-Ieaves Boston via Lowell at $50 p.
Springfield at 500 r. NJ Montpelier at 33b NJ for Bur
lngton st. Abans Montreal and Ogd'bg and the West
Trains Montpelier for Barre at $50 and 1925
and425p.M Returning leave Barre at 14O A. M and lH
M. and $40 M
Sleeping attached Night Express trains running
between Montreal and Boston, and Montreal and Spring
nela, and St. Abans and Troy.
Drawing Room ears on Day Express trains between Mon
treal aud Boston.
Through tickets for Chicago and the West for sale at h'
principal stations - 80 .
st. Albans, VT. November 25 1876.