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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26
Address to the Vermont Centen-
NAL Commission.
The People Of Vermont:

To Tie People Of Vermont:
FELLow-CITIzENs 1T is doubtless
known to you that the Legislature at
its last session passed an act incorpor-
ating the Bennington Battle Mosu-
mcnt Association and directed it to
take measures to secure at B4nning-
tou during the week of the 10th of
Aug, 1877, an appropriate Ccnten-
NAL celebration of the Battle of Ben
nington, and also the recognition of
the year 1877, rs the Tooth year of
the existence Of the State as an indie
pendent State. In pursuance of this
act the Association has established
the Vermont Centennial Commission
to carry out the special provisions of
its 9th section. The Commission held
its first meeting at Bennington on the
4th day Of April last, and elected as
its President the Hon. Edward j.
Phelps, of Burlington, who has
accepted the positios and is heartily
enlisted in the necessary duties of his
high office. For its Vice Presidents
it selected fifteen wcll-known citizens,
ten Of whom have been Governors of
the State, the name Of the Eyenarable
ex-Gov. EIiland Hall standing at the
head of the list. 1t also chose q
secretary, q treasurer, and an executive
committee of five members.
1t will be observed that two distinct
and separate events are to be com
mem Grated during the week of the
10th Of August next, one being an
important battle-the other the birth
of the Statc--the connection between
the two being simply fortutiols and
not necessary one. Recognizing
this.fact, the Association has set apart
the 10Th Of August as Vermonts day
Il day in which the events of the first
convention at Westminster, the e
and Sd at Windsor, all occurring in
the year 1877, will receive prominent
notice; and TO this celebration the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26

The Ne,cs, and .SeatiRel, at Cole
brook, are sparing at each other. and
calling each other all the pet names
possible. Last week, Barker, of the
Sentinel, came out with LEADER
occupying column or more, giving a
history CO of the Ne,Vs for the FIRST
year of its existence, which closed
with this weeks issue. Barker takes
well, but to those who are acquainted
with the "2ourbon sheet" which he
gets out every week, and tries to
deceive the public by making them
believe it is q local newspaper, will
at once see the inconsistency of has
throwing many stones at the "New
York circular" as he sees fit too call
ahc Ne,cs. Now aUe think consider
able of the Ne,cS; it is one Of the
;spiciest local papers that We receive,
and is always warmly welcomed.
We remember, not long ago, that the
typographical curiosity, alias, Sentinel,
was in the same fix as the NeUS in
regard to that New York matter, and
the editor showed his weakness when
hc put confidence enough in his news.
paper ability to assume the response
,biIity of editing botA sides of tho
curiosity, as it made much more
crcditable appearance then, than il
does now. Now We think consider
able of the New York system fol
country newspapers, as it enables al
editor who is not Ovcrstocked Will
brains, to appear a great deal better
in the eyes Of the public. 1t is fol
this reason that We stick to it, and we
would suggest that the Sentinel adopt
it for the very same reason. Mr.
Bridge may have the assurance that
although one half of his paper 4
printed in New York, that the side
that lie prints contains more interest
ling, and readable news, IN one week
than appears in the "sore-headed'
'curiosity, in month, and we wisl
you abundant success for the secont
year of your enterprise, on which yol
are just starting.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26

The Chicago Times, which support
ed Mr.. Tilden with great vigor, is I'M
sparing in its comments on the refusal
of Dir. Tilden to attend the banquet
of the New York Chamber of Com
MERGE lest it should be regarded rs an
Endorsement of President Hayes. 1t
says:
at is possible that Sam Tilden i'm
AGNES he is still an object of intrcst
to the American people; that he is
still representative Of public opinion
that he is still political leader and
party staudard-bcarer; that the eyes
of the country are still upon him, re-
gariing him as the true heir to the
throne which another man has wrong.
fully seized. But if SO, lie is one oil
the most deluded of mankind. The
country no longer worries itself about
him, his opinions or his actions. in the
slightcs degree. 1t has ceased to
think Of him, save as sharp New
York lawyer who was once a candidate
for President.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26
Household Economy.

| quite enjoyed the discussion OF
household economy last week. In
deed, it will interest many readers, as
that subject has always been favoritc
but painful one upon which to dwell.
Our skill and tact in that art is almost
perfect, necessarily so, we usually say,
while we look with amazemcnt, and
oltcntimes jealousy, upon our friends
and neighhors; their extravaganza
and wastefulncss in th>ir mode of
life eXcites our apprehension rs to
their prosperity. The truth is, there
is too much rivalry and too little real
independence in this world, and unless
We are blessed with plenty of good
sense, we lose our balance 1t would
seem necessary that the financial af-
fairs in every family he thoroughly I'M
derstood, and economy or extrava.
gance governed accordingly.
1t is the duty of every family to live
and to dress and to enjoy life in
suitable, proper manner, as far as its
means will allow. If your daughter
has nice dress to make, allow her
the privilege of having it made in fash
ionable style by one who understands
the art. Do not think because she is
farmers daughter" Butterick's
pattern and her own nimble fingers
will make it good enough. Neither
be discouraged about the uncomforta-
BILE posture she must be supposed to
endure. She can arrange her folds
and drapcry quite as gracefully and
conveniently on the chair or sofa as
though the dress in question were
composed of q plain, straight skirt,
reaching nearly to the ankle. Farm
erS can afford what the majority of
town people can; and in nine cases
out Of ten stand better chance of
honestly paying their bills.
If the poor woman, who years ago
contentedly received twenty-five cents
for every days hard labor, can now
by patient industry command higher
wages, is it economy for her to toll on
satisfied with the same old price?
Farmers, perhaps more than any other
class, are inclined to carry their ideas
of economy TO far. The dollar is so
much better to them than the value OF
what it will procure, that the true e.
economy in obtaining the comforts is
lost in the desire TO hoard it up.
Many people look back to the days
of our Grandparents rs the very acme
of simplicity and trugahty. But have
we any reason 10 suppose they were
denied the comforts and luXures OF
their lives less than we. True inven-
tions and labor-saving machinery have
grown up with the nation, and the
many things we ofthc present day feel
an absolute necessity, were to them
unknown, consequently their comfort
and convcnenccs not understood
With all their privations and want, as
it is termed, we have every reason tc
suppose ,hcy enjoyed life in their way
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26

Piles work, There must be no failure
in our attempts to celebrate the great
events of u century ago. the one the
birth of State the other the events
or battle which turned the tide OF
war to the side of the American arms
anti thus decided the contest for
Independence, As Concord and Lex
lngton and Bunker Hill, the beginning
oil the struggle for liberty IN l775
have been worthiiy comlnemorated in
1875, as the signing Of the immortal
Declaration at Philadelphia in 177G
has been tittingly honored in 1876, so
let the less important event Of Stark S
victory i'm l777, which has made his
own name famous and that of Ben
niAgton historic, he "kept in memory
and handed down to futurity as q last
ing and laudable example for the sons
and daughters of the victors" by q
commemoration in 1877 which shall
be alike worthy of the memory OF the
men of 1777 and their sons and
daughters of 1877. Let both occa.
sions, VermOnt's Centennial and the
Centennial of the Battle of Benning
ton be suitably honOred as becomes
the occasions themselves and the
dignity of our noble State.
Burlington, VT, May IA, 1877.
IIENnr G. Roor, Elk. Com.
GEO. A. MERRILL of the Vt.
MILo G. IIULING, Centennial
CARROLL S. PAGE, J Commits
A. b. VALENTINE. sion.
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policy and sound wisdom they would
in this way secure their families
against loss in the day of adversely,
by their yearly revenues. Recent
developments show the fact, that
there is not an institution of any kind,
but what extravaganza and corruption
have catered, like canker eati;g
principle out Of its managers, ar Off
GERS, and wasting its substance, Life
insurance companies are no exception.
Within the past two Years, fifty differ
cnt companies have failed. The Leg
islature of New York by committee
has been investigating some of these
institutions. The fact appeared that
numerous salaries were paid the oill-
GERS Of these companies, or in other
words the officers took enormous sums
for services. The Presidents salary
in one company vergcd near $4,000
annually, with Vice-Presidents and
other officers, so rs to consume
hundreds of thousands of dollars
annually, in salaries and Office fees.
1t may be said that the oldest COM
panies still remain firm, and doubtless
have cash enough, and principle
enough, to maintain their integrity.
The trouble has been, the policy
holders were not allowed to know,
about the salaries of their officers,
and had no hand in creating them.
To be sure these companies would
make annual reports, and make a
large spread Of figures, but no under
strapper would be allowed to prick
the bubble, and let out the wind.
Life insurance simmered down, is
giving about one per cent for the risk
on mans life, and the man has to
run the risk of the integrity of the
company. And the recent failures
and developments, have thrown a
pretty wet blanket on this branch OF
business, for the present at least.
All monied institutions should
make an honest showing, whenever
desired, to all corporate stockholders
or members, or interested parties
There are but few banks that make
any kind of public report of expense
account, and stockholders generally
have no knowledge of the inside
workings, or the salaries of the Off
GERS of their respective institutions
Every stakeholder should know, ant
has 4 right to know, how much i
costs to run his money, as officers o
monied institutions arc only create,
agents. And we hope the day ha
arrived, when there will be an over
hauling in this direction, and wher
there is any delicacy about an opel
showing, it may be understood a
once, that there is something wrong
The daylight and sunlight of trutl
-,..' '.o".e'y snouId snIne everywhere
and be as free, and fnll, as tia
which comes to us from the grca
Fountain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26

very much as we of the present day
enjoy ours. Our grandlathers, at
tired in their rich black velvet suits,
with gold or silver knee buckles our
grandmother arrayed in rich satin or
brocade silk, with their rare old laces
and jewels, evidently felt those same
weaknesses ofGolly and extravaganza
fit over them in those days of simpli-
city as do their granddaughter and
sons o. these ruinous times.
Extravaganza by no means began
with our grandparents. We learn
from the private letters of the adopted
son and granddaughter Of Washing
ton, that his ordinary dinner dr.ss was
suit of black. his hair powdered and
tied in black queue, and u very ele.
giant dress sword. But when Presi-
dent his style and equipage correspon-
died. with the dignity of his,eXalted sta
ton. When he addressed the hall oil
Congress in Philadelphia he was at,
tired in q full suit OF the richest black
velvet, with diamond knec-bucklcs
black silk stockings, his shirt rufiied
at the breast and wrists, a light dress
sword, his hair fully powdered, dress
tic so as to project at the sides ant
gathered behind in silk bag orna
mented with large rose Of black rib
bon. WashIngton's carriage was o
light cream color, painted in the pan
els with beautiful groups by a celebra
ted artist, representing the four sea
sons. For Mrs. Washington he KEEP
n carriage and four horses, with blacI
positions in livery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26

AUGUST FLowER.-rhe most mis-
cradle beings in the world are those
suffering from Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint. More than scvcnty-five
per cent. of the people in the United
States are afflicted with these two
diseases and their effects; such as
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habit
ual Costivcncs., Palpitation of the
Heart, Heartburn, Watcr-brash,
gnawing and burning pains at the pit
of the Stomach, yellow Skin, Coated
Tongue and disagrccable taste in the
mouth, coming up of food after eating
low spirits, &c. Go to your Druggist
T.. }. Noyes, Lancaster; A. X
Townc, Gorhan; o. 5. Bloc |, White
field; True Loverin, Colebrook, ant
get 10 cent bottle of August Flower
or q sample bottle for 10 cents. Try
it. Two doses will relieve you
ally
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26

1t is instructive, as we'll as amusing,
ITO consider how quickly, one great
question Of political discussion, and
difference between the Democrats and
Republicans. has completely passed
cont Of sight. But short time ago it
was hard or soft money, innationists
were accused of reputation, and
every state platform had some plank
now politicians are as silent as the
grave, because the question is settled
and buried. In all the angry heat
ard discussion of the issue, our ablcSt
statesmen lost sight Of the Legitimate
laws of trade and business, which are
aus strong and un(alins as that OF
.gravitation. 1t Is because of the
healthy condition of trade, or its re.
cooperating power, that the long and
much desired end has been reached, OF
nearly SO. And now how quietly the
country is being put in condition to
resume, or pay our debts in specie
1t is said that the secretary of the
Treasury will soon give orders that
mo more greenbacks below five dollars
I'm amount shall be printed. The
object to be obtained is to compel the
people to use specie in their small
trades, and farther to send the coin
;alt through the country. Now, less
a!,an one tenth Of all the money in
circulation is below the denomination
of five dollars, being sixty millions,
out of 6S2 millions the whole amount
of money in the country. Our frac'
tional currency is being retired, and
we have the "disagrceable" coin tc
carry in our purses to make change
instead. Now if the government
takes in and destroys :he smaller
notes, there will be nothing to take
its place but coin. But it hardl,
seems possible to do the vast bushes:
@f the country in coin, it is to cum
bersome. But when again VIC con
slider the methods of business, but
very little money in realty changes
hands, it is done by checks, drafts.
and the like, and for some wears
where payments have been made il
gold, it has been done by "gold Ger
hiiicatcs and Checks. We have be
come so accustomed to paper money
it is so easily carried and handled
dhat we shall almost dread the day
that we have so long looked for, hopec
for, and which has cost so mucl
ahought, and study, SO many speeches
but which by the laws of business, i,
coming so easily, as to be adj,
perccptible.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26

which is to the effect that "offenses
will come" proves to be rs true now,
rs it was at the TIME when he made it.
The fact is illustrated in the troubled
state Of affairs in the Congdon street
Baptist church, at ProvidenGc, X. I.
Last Sunday, several of the leading
men of the society arose and uttered
publicly, the request that their pastor,
Rev. William jackson, should cease
preaching for them. They found their
objections upon the abusive language
that lie has used, and also upon his
unministerial conduct.
The National Temperance society
was organized in 1866; and its object
is to print and circulate literature
which advocates total abstinence, and
just morality. 1t held its anniversary
in the Moody Tabernacle at Boston,
last Monday night. And notwith-
standing the rough storm that then
prevailed, over 1000 people were in
attendance. Stirring speeches were
delivered, and satisfaction was ex.
pressed relative to the work accom-
plished during the past year.
The Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian, at New York, has held
its anniversary. And 4 promising
class of tfty-seven young men
graduated from it, and will soon enter
the ministry. The Baptist Seminary
at Chicago, recently gave diplomas to
Il class of nineteen men, number
of whom possess fine abilities a:
preachers.
Rev. L. =. Hammond, one of thu
most attractive, and talented revival
lists in America, has been conducting
gospel meetings in several of TIN
cities, and populOus towns in New
York. A few days since, he closed
number of meetings at Seneca Falls
and GAP persons signed an evangelical
covenant, and protested themselves t,
r have been honestly converted.
1t may be discovered, in the nca
future, that manuscript sermons ar
D worth more than old newspapers
) And not SO many of them may b
: consigned to the duty of kindlin;
fires, or TO the Taper mill. i
England, it is not considered at al
}, strange for the widow of q clergyman
Il in the Established Church, TO sell th
. written discourses that belonged t
! her husband. A Presbyterian paste
y Of this country, has declined an olie
IT Of $4,000, for his sermons.
. There was an exciting demonstr'
). ton made at Ottawa, Canada, las
s Sunday, when the filtietk year Of til
e Roman Catholic Popc's reign, wa
Il celebrated. And the grand fcstiv;
+ was continued during Monday, whic
, was observed by the irish and Frenc
y inhabitants as 4 high holiday. o
- Sabbath afternoon, Il procession col
II sisting of 10000 priests and laymel
paraded the principle streets, wit
s bands of music, decor ations, an
! banners. Another demonstration h
y the Catholics, occurred, Sunday,
y y Halifax, when Rev. DR.. IIanon W;
il consecrated as an Archbishop.
W A sudden and destructive stor
H. fell upon the village of Mariol
ID In Llama, on Sunday. And a churc
II belonging to the sect called Dunkart
ID was almost wrecked, while serviC
y was being held in it. The roof W;
N completely torn away, and the wal
S. fell in, and shocking scene ensuC
:; among the congregation. One youl
'c man was instantly killed, while tittct
Of other persons were terribly hurt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26

Life insurance companies hare been
very successful for the past twenty
years. The people have had faith in
shem, and In accordance with their
belief, have freely put their money
unto them. Working men, who saved
annually, but little, took out an in
sluance ON their lives for tho benefit
of their families, and thousands of
widows and children haze to-day
sor0ething Left which was secured to
them in this way. Many rich men
took out large policies, fearing the
loss of property, in the ups and
dewns OF business, and as q matter of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26
En- AALZ1Ss
XSSTst.. r"tSss,WeETAsLE slclLhs
PssyyrEa.sSyNAFEWy9 HAZE
Zes-ARENEWER

Every year increases the populari-
ty of this valuable Hair Preparation;
which is due to merit alene. Wo
can assure our old patrons that it IS
kept fully up to its high standard;
and it is the only reliable and perfect
ed preparation for restoring GRAY
OR FADED HAIR to its youthful color
making it soft, lustrous, and silken;
The scalp, by its use, becomes white
and clean. 1t removes all eruptions
and dandruff, and, by its tonic props
critics, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the hair-glands. BY its use, the hair
grows thicker and stronger. In
badness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create new growth, except in
extreme old age. 1t is the most eco
nomical HAIR DRESSING ever used,
as it requires fewer applications,
and gives the hair a splendid, glossy
appearance. A. A. Hayes, MD,
State Assayer of Massachusetts,, says
"The constituents are pure, and care
fully selected for excellent qualityi
and l consider it the BEST PREPA-
] RATION for its intended purposes"
Sold BY oil Druggists, and Dealers in XsdieiSss.
Prioe One Dollar.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26

As our Remover in many cases
requires too long time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation; which will
quickly and effectually accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash off. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by r. P. HALL. & co..
NASHUA. NH.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

A very hopeful revival is in pro-
gress i'll the churches at Rindge, and
Wilton. And in the former town, it
is reported that sixty-tive converts
have already been made.--A lady who
is now nincty-lour years Of age, was
present at the communion service of
the church at Hudson, two Sabbaths
since. She is its eldest surviving
member; and she felt, at the time,
that this was the last occasion of this
kind, that she would ever attend, on
earth.-rhc late r. b. Kimball, Esq,
bequeathed $4,000 to the church at
Lebanon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26


The Baptists had a remarkably
instructive Sabbath School Conven-
ton in the fremont Temple at Boston,
last week. And the farewell gather
ing was held in the Moody and Sankey
Tabernacle, last Sunday. A number
of the most learned ministers and
theological professors of the denomi-
nation were present. And the occa-
sion will be Of great advantage to ali
the Sunday Schools of that church.
Elaborate essays were read, in which
the best modes of teaching the various
grades Of classes, were carefully con-
sidercd. 1t was the opinion of some
of the most prominent workers in the
cause, that the Sabbath School ought
to be made q distinct service, in
itself. Rev. DR.. Taylor, one of the
speakers, made the happy, and pointed
remark that people like to hear about
the Bible, far better than they like to
study the Bible ITSELF! He argued
that, in order TO awaken the most
cheering measure Of interest in any
church, the people should he induced
to form classes, and examine tho
Scriptures for themselves, being
directed by pious teachers. The sig.
nilicant truth was insisted upon, that
all the labors of teachers with theil
scholars will fail, if the presence oil
the Holy Spirit is not secured. This
is the Indispensable element of success
and power, both in the church. and
in the sacred school which is connect
cd with it. Every teacher should
believe that religion is reality in his
own heart, and should try with prayer
and persuasion, to impress the minds
of his pupils with this fact And he
should, by his words, and his constant
example, endeavor to convince then
that they have souls, which will either
he saved, or lost. There was q
sublime, end pleasing scene presented
at the Tabernacle, when six thousond
people assembled at the closing meet.
ing. The music was tlrillingly
beautiful, being furnished by an organ
a band of brass and stringed instru
mcnts, and q choir Of talented singers,
aided by n chorus Of six hundred
children. Ira ID. Sankey delivered
an interesting address.
The declaration of the Master
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-26

A little four-year-old boy living at
Greensboro recently asked his sister
to come out to the barn and hear the
hens sing "All for Jesus"