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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19
Jersey Cows.

We believe it is fact that there are no
herds of dairy cows in New England that
can average three hundred pounds of butter
year per COW, except those having Jersey
blood in them. And there are no herds,
either, whose butter is 50 uniformly of good
color nor, when properly manufactured, of
such frmness, perfection OF grain, and ex-
cellence of flavor. In short, as is believed
by many, Jersey herd will give more, and
better butter, than herd of any other Kind,
with the same feed aud care.
But it is said, "There is an out in every
thing" What are the "outs in the ,Jer.
seys? Let us enunerate them as they were
given to us one day by Shorthorn breeder,
who admitted every one of the above named
good qualities, except that he said that the
quality of the butter of other breeds, and
especially Of Shorthorns, was equal to that
from Jerseys.
First, said he, the Jerseys are worth little
or nothing for beef, or for raising veal
calves. Second, they are of no value for
cheese, or for market milk, or for anything
but butter. Third, the bulls are as danger.
Gus as tigers Fourth, the cows are ner
vous, high-strung creatures, and very apt Ia
be kickers. Fifth, they are not hardy in
our climate, and are especially liable to at
tacks of garget Sixth, they are enormous
eaters in proportion to their size, and the
quantity of milk they will give. This il
the whole indictment, AZ made out by oul
friend, though we think he omitted to sa,
that theiI hides are not as big as those Of
Shorthorns.
We have asked another friend who hal
heen an extensive breeder of Jerseys, all,
who keeps a few choice cows of that bree,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19
Mr.. Coughs New Lecture.

In Mr.. Coughs lecture on Blunders,"
first delivered not long since in Boston, he
said /" But let us turn our attention 10 blum
ders more serious in their results upon
society. Last year the people of the United
States paid one hundred aud sixty thousand
retail liquor dealers eight hundred million
dollars, besides four hundred million dollars
for the crime and poverty and huge ma
chinery required to take care OF this traffic,
| do not believe in the warfare OF labor
against capital, or of capital against labor
but, with all my heart, might, mind, strength
and soul, advocate unanimous and per-
sistent strike against the liquor business.
Strike hard and strike home, warning not
with men but with the demoralizing traffic.
Strike at it at home and at party recep-
tions. Strike at the cut-gass Of the mod
crate drinker and the rum jug of the poor
man at the decanters and Whiskey TASKS
strike in the name of justice, purity and hu-
manity strike for the love of God in behalf
of the drunkards of the state; strike against
it at the ballot.hox strike against it in your
churches strike I'LL you die, and 10y God s
help you shall do something to repair the
most awful national blunder of the nine
teenth century"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19
Domestic Recipes.

French CAKE.-Three eggs, two cups of
sugar, one-half cup of butter one cup of
milk, two teaspoons of cream tartar, one of
soda, and three cups of flour.
JOHNNY CAKE.-One quart of buttermilk,
two eggs, piece OF butter half the size of an
egg, one teaspoon of soda, one of salt, corn
meal enough for stiff batter. Bake three.
fourths of an hour.
AprLE CAKE,-Two cups of apple soaked
overnight, chopped fine simmer IN two cups
of molasses, two hours add one cup of sugar
two eggs, one-half cup OF butter, a teaspoon
of soda, spice of all sorts, flour TO make as
thick as pound cake.
Brown BREAD.-Two cups of Indian
meal, one of rye, Two cups of sour milk, one
of sweet milk, one-half cup of syrup, one
teaspoon of soda, one OF salt; pour into a
two-quart basin, well buttered steam two
hours and bake one; turn the dish bottom
side up for half an hour before eating This
is for a small family
MINcE MEAT-One pound of beef, the,
pounds of sour apples chopped, one pound
of raisins, one pound of curran,4 one-hal
pound of citron, two pounds OF brown sugar
juice of one lemon, two table-spoonil,ls Of
salt, two nutmegs, one tablespoonful d
ground cloves, one quart of sweet cider
boiled thin in pint of maple syrup
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19
What Strong Drink Does.

1t costs one billion dollars in money every
year. 1t makes fifty per cent. of all our in-
sane. 1t makes fiity-tive per cent. of all our
paupers. 1t causes directly seventy.fve per
cent, Of our murders. 1t makes eighty per
cent. of other criminals 1t sends forth
ninety-five per cent. of our vicious youths
1t sends one human being every six minutes
into a drunkard's grave. Who of us will,
10y giving his example to the drinking usages
of modern society, become a partner TO this
frightful havoc 1t is hardly saying too
much If We affirm that of all the enemies re.
ligion has to encounter, alcohol leads the van
What begets more vice and crime, en-
genders worse usts, blasts more characters,
blights more homes, keeps more sinners
from Christ and ruins more souls, than this
one gigantic cause Aud what moral re-
form is more than temperance linked hand
in hand with Christianity 1t aims at the
restoration of the fallen, incubation of
sound morals among the young, the preser-
walton OF happy homes-all its ends are en-
nobling. lsit expedient for protesting Chris
tians TO stand aloof from such a reform? The
grandest triumphs of the cross are those over
the power of alcohol. 1t is proved that there
is in religion hope for the drunkard-even
though his appetite be hereditary. God has
power to save He who is born again " is
a new creature in Christ Jesus. In answer
to prayer the love of strong drink can be
changed into hatred. There is but one Cos
pel for ALL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19
Boys and the Bottle.

Nothing from the pen of Dickens or
Thackeray goes nearer to the fount of tears
than many scene in child-life which is oc-
curing every day Not long ago | came
upon staggering father who was being led
home by his own little boy. When the help
less sot reeed over and was likely to fall, the
lad dexterously steadied him up again, as If
he had acquired the knack of it from long
experience. The expression of shame and
grief on the poor child's face haunted me
Tor hours. shuddered to think that the
accused appetite might descend as an he
reditary bane, and be reproduced in that
child III future years One OF the most
hopeless cases of drunkenness | ever knew
was the case of church-mt mber whose
father and grandfather were confirmed to-
pers That the lust for strong drink is he
redltary has been often proved but what
father has right to bequeath such a legacy
OF damnation to his offspring?
A few days ago an interesting lad called
at my door with request from his mother
Tor me to visit her " What is the matter,
my lad ?" His couhtenance clouded over as
he said tearfully, Its about papa" The
old, old story. knew it too well. Papa "
had broken loose again. aud the seven evil
spirits which had been cast out, had come
back again, and the last state of the man be-
came worse than before Such visits are
among the saddest which a pastor can ever
be called to make; to me-after my long
observation of the clutch which drunkenness
fastens on its victim-they are among the
most desperate There is bare possibility
that the father may be saved but what AN
example to his boy
A friend gave me lately the experience OF
| "a AZ iltnl al il uh.nt Tia fol
lowing words; My early practice" said
the doctor, "was successful, aud | soou at
tanned an enviable position. | married a
lovely girl two children were born to us,
aud my domestic happiness was complete.
But was invited often to social parties
where wine was freely circulated, and soon
became a slave TO its power. Before | was
aware OF it | was a drunkard. My noble
wife never forsook me, never tainted me
with bitter word, never ceased to pray for
my reformation We became wretchedly
poor, so that my family were pinched Tor
daily bread.
"One beautiful Sabbath my wife went to
church, and left me lying on lounge, sleep
ing off my previous nights debauch. | was
aroused by hearing something fall heavily
Oh the floor. | opened my eyes aud saw my
little boy of six years old tumbling upon
the carpet. His older brother said to him
Now get up and fall again. That's The way
pdpa does; let's play We are drunk"
watched the child as he personated my
beastly movements in way that would
have done credit to an actor arose, and
left the house, groauing in agony aud re-
morse. | walked off miles into the country
thinking over my abominatle sin and the
example was setting before my children,
soieiihly resolved 'haI WIN uou heiP
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19
agricultural department.
LOVE LIeHTENs LABOR.

A good wife rose from her bed one morn
And thought with nervous dread,
OF the piles Of clothes to be washed, and more
Than dozen mouths to be fed.
There are meals to be got fcr the men IN the field,
And the children to nx away
To school, and the milk be skinned and churned,
And all to be done that day.
II had rained in the night, and all the wood
Was wet as It conld be;
And there were puddings and pies TO bake,
And loaf Of cake for tea.
The day was hot, and the aching head
Throbhed YEARLY as she said
"If maiiens but knew what good wives know,
They would be In no hurry to we'd"
"Jennie, what do you think told Ben BROWN"
Called the farmer from the well;
And q flush crept up from his bronzed brow,
And his eyes half -bashfuy fell
" II was this" he said. and, coming near
He smiled, and, STOPPING down,
Kissed her cheek "twas this that you the best
And dearest rife IN torn ~
The farmer went back to the fieid and the wife,
In a smiling and absent way,
Sang snatches Of tender little songs
She'd not sung for many day;
And the pain In her head was gone, aud the clothes
Were white the foam OF the sea;
Her bread was light and her butter was sweet
And golden az 1t could be-
"Just think" lie children all called in breath,
"Tom Wood has off to sea-
lie wouldn't know, II he only had
As happy home as We"
The night came down, and the good wife smiled
To herself, as she softly said
otis sweet to labor for those we love;
IT'S not strange that maids will we'd" Selected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19
!Grnprranre.


As I sat drinking drinking drinking,
A drinking and housing with jolly boys three,
Out started an imp from the head Of the bottle,
And ieaped to the board 'twixt the goblet and me.
Says he, you're not wise, sir.
IN be your adviser.
To drink ia bnnder, 1t reddens the nose,
II fills up your dlmples
with botches and pimples,
And pours the hot govt like tide to your toes.
who cares? said, gayly,
drain my glass daily.
And feel none the worse and know, / suppose9
Again sat drinking, drinking, a drinking,
Drinking and housing with jolly boys four,
when out from the bottle there started q demon
with eyes like live Goals when the furnaces roar.
with gesture and antc
He screamed a. II frantic,
'fis poison you're drinking, the warm and the cool;
Shall waning be vain, sir2
You're spelling your brain, sir
And burning your stomach, you idiot and fool
looked at him. smiling
Pray your reviling
never get drunk, modeaton's my rulel
III.
Once more sat drinking, alone and coniented,
The clear. crystal water that flowed from the we'll
when 10 at my side stood luminous angel
with eyes fuii OF love that no language can tell.
She silently blessed me-
Her wisdom possessed me-
felt was true to the vow that swore;
knew that madness
Would come of my gadness,
But health and cOntentment in bountiful store;
o, angel of beauty
Thy law is my duty
The bottle and shall be friends nevermore = Se,ecie,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19

tbs total abstinence question is attract
ing more aud more attention in England
The learned Canon Farrar (author of the
" Life of Christ y is delivering total absti.
nence sermons in Westminster Abbey, and
the Bishops of Exeter and Oxford are ener-
getic supporters of the Church of Englard
Temperance Society"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19
VISTA RS BALSAM
WISTAR'S BALSAM
WISTAR'S BALSAM
Bleeding at the Lungs,

Gentene. = avail myself Of this opportunity TO say a
word IN behalf OF DIR. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY which have made of In my family
era years and always with the beneficial results. My
wife being Of delicate habits has always troubled with
hanl dry hacking cough whenever taking little cold,
and has employed vatiOns specifies without obtaining
relief until prevailed n test the virtues WISIARS
BALSAM the effect OF which has been truly astonishing
More than year since Young belonging IN this
place taken with bleeding at the lungs connection
with most cough and finally given die
10y test ply sicits. and It evident all that
sumption was claiming him rs victim. Learning these
facts, wife sent him bottle of the BALSAM which he
took and In due time. TO the great astonishmen of his
friends, NJ his accustomed occupation. snatohe 1t
we're from the very Jaws OF death. In many other
we have administered the BALsAM to the oonsumptive.
and always with the lest of These statements
simply facts which be vouched for any time by call
ing on me at my store. ! remain truly yours
JOHN Is. DARLING.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19

ALL-WOOL BLACK CASHNiERES, for
ty-eight inches wide, very fair quality,
only SIxTY-FIvE CENTS PER YARD.
ALL-WOOL BLACK CASHNlERES, for
ty-eight inches wide, splendid quality,
SEvENTY-FIvE CENTS PER YARD.
ALL-WOOL BLACK CASHMERES, for
ty inches wide, for only FIFTY CENTS
per yard.
COLORED AND BLACK CASHMERES,
forty inches wide, for only TnIRTY-FIvE
CENTS PER YARD.
Also fine line of MERTNOS, POPLINS.
ALPACAS, MOHAIRS, BRILLIAN-
TINES, SERGES, DEBEIGES, &c, &c,
all very cheap.
We have just received large stock Of Ladies'
Misses and Children's
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19
j 70 TtNtINt. " III IHUVI IONt'
hereby aiiix my hand aud seal,
~. L Al

'ANit NiNAHs
1t was done, and the children, rich and
poor, hocked from all quarters of the city
into the brilliantlylighted, beautifully dec.
Grated churches The little church around
the corner was filled to overlooking.
A prayer from the good minister, and
then sweet-faced, sweet-voiced lady arose
aud said
Little strangers-but from this time, we
hope, strangers no more-you have been in
vited here, tonight, by Santa Claus. The
children of this church, grateful for the
many things he has bestowed upon them i'll
years gone by, have, this day, sent him many
gifts in return. But lie, not having any
boys or girls of his own, wishes his Christ
mas presents should be given to you Here
are candies, apples cakes and oranges
enough for you all how their eyes
spark led" and books, dolls, shoes, hats and
many other things, to be divided among
YOU. Come forward, few at a time, and
whisper to me, or one of my friends, what
most you wish for"
Shyly they came, with wondering, half
doubling faces, but to return to their seats,
with bright eyes and smiles-hands, pockets
and aprons filled with treasures, until all
had parraken of the bounty of Santa Claus.
But one beautiful little girl, with golden
hair ripping to her waist, never moved, but
sat upon her mothers knee, looking wonder
fully about her. The children who had TO
pass her to reach their seats threw candles
and nuts and cake into her lap, as they
passed, and she gave them in return the
sweetest of smiles.
At last nothing remained of the presents
to Santa Claus but the little pair OF crutches.
"No one wanth them" whispered the
.l., nit t.ts taa.l bat
upon his arm, and an orange in one hand
and box OF igs in the other, sat beside his
mother. "I'm tho thorry-uol Pm tho ex-
treme-ly glad no other poor child it'll lame"
But lust then the sweet-voictd lady said,
in still, soft voice. " And here is a pair OF
little crutches."
The woman who was holding the pretty
wee girl arose, aud carrying the child in her
arms, came modestly forward.
Oh what a lovely, lovely face that child
had Wan and thin, but lit up by eyes
large bright aud blue.
and gil, tened in the b il liant light like
mass of purest gold,
Her mother stood her upon the floor aud
taking the orutches, placed them under her
arms. q" thank Santa Claus very much"
said the child, in a clear, musical voice.
Mamma couldt afford to buy me pair,
and had to sit in my char, all day long"
Mother, she lookth like an angel
muth kth her." said the small boy and
forgetiul of the large crowd-of everything
but the beautiful chld-he limped toward
her. "Will you kith me, dear little girl 2"
he said
yes" said the child with'a frank smile,
" for think" looking straight into his seri-
Gus, dark eyes, "you are my Santa Claus
And then shout welt up for Santa Claus.
Wen give him a present every Christ
mas" cried all the children.
"Three cheers for the dear old fellow
And didn't they cheer
"Hurrah hurrah ! hurrah ~ !" and one
Tor good measure, Hurrah u"
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Behold Christmas morning, anoth
proclamation

bVTIVTU NHTTsITTIds IHUTTIHB, dNOlHtT
proclamation
Santa Claus otherwise kno,cn as KriSS Kringie
and 81. Nicholas. 10 has Hrice-belOred children,
gTeeting'
Thanks for the many useful and beautiful
things You have brought me; and now, beg you,
grant me one more wish, and then farewell for
another year. Co. all We happy little ones who
poor streets and alleys, and, with kind words and
bright smiles, ask the thin halfclad, halfstir ed
children who live there III novels aud tenanent-
houses, and who have known want and sorrow all
their lives, to come, tonight To the churches,
where my presents are displayed; then on each
one bestow what he or she most needs or wishes
for, and 50 will this day prove my darlings Ia be-
the merrest and happiest of all Christmas days
For truly it is said; " 1t is more blessed to give
than to receive" With much love,
hereby aiIiN my hnnd and seal
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THROAT, LUNGS and CHEST,
CONSUMPTION.
WISTAR'S BALSAM
WISTAR'S BALSAM
VISTA RS BALSAM
A Case Of Consumption,

CHEsrERFIELD. y. H.. March 49, 1857.
Nes1s. Seth w. Forie& San Genflemen-I feel In dnty
called upon voluntarily topve testimony in vor of DR.
wlSrAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. was taken
sick last October with lung complaint ACCOMPANIED with
very serious cough and after having been treated
her Of weeks by the best physicians they gave me over
ncurabe of consumlton, about six weeks
my friends expeced that might die any day having
ttely despued Of my recovery. Al this time read the
advertisements and certificates Of the WILD CHERRY
BALSAM. and induced to trv myself. have taken
five bottles and the have gradn-
all recovering Ny cough has entirely ceased have
regHined flesh and strength, and feeling quite we'll.
attribute the cure to DIR. wiSrARs BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY, ~ have taken other medicine since com
menced taking that. VERY respectfully yours.
MRS Mia s. SMITH.
Messrs. F0nie & Son. Gentlemen Mrs. Smith gives
the foregoing certificate OF the efficacy your medicine
her She Il acquaintance Of mime and took the
BALSAM on the strength Of certificate, which she
In the papers Her story literally Yours truly,
W II, JONES.
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The WidG-AWakH Store
S. & L. WILCOX,
Waterbury Center, VT,

Is selling good New Prints at cents per yard. good
Yardwide sheeings at cents, Winter KnlckerbocKer at
from 10 to 12 1-2 cents, Ladies' Dress Goods at 10
cents and upwards, Checked Fl,nnels at from 10 To
As cents. Ladies' Undervess, Gents Underwear, and
Cotton Flannels all very cheap.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-19

and SUBSTANTIAL Com
papies represented at this Agency:
Connecticut Mutual Life ms. Co.,
OF HARTFORD. CONN.
A. c. LROWN Montpelier General Agent for Vermont.
Thirty first Annual Statement.
s19si A'i 6sc December ~. 81
Ratio Of expense Of management to receipts
IN '''-'''''' esa per cent
Policies in force, December 81, 1876 ...... ee.sls
FIRE COMPANIES!
The Northern Insurance COMPANY
OF ENGLAND.
Organized in 1896.
Unpaid stock for which subscribers are per,
sohaly haoe''.' '.''.....'......... 45oO0oO w
Total. s2s225soe 90
Imperial Fire Insurance Company
OF ENGLAND.
Organized in 1903.
unpaid stock Tor which subscriber, are per-
sonally abe......... ............. 45oo,OCO on
Total si227OOeO 90
Royal Insurance Company
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1916.
Assets, gold s2ooco,Ooo %
Commercial Union Assurance Go,
OF ENGLAND,
Organized in 1861.
Unpaid capital, secured by obligations .. i25coo0 90
... sis,SSl,s7l 90
French Insurance Corporation,
OF FRANCE.
Organized in 1858.
Assets gold si600O0O 90
The Fire Association,
OF PHILADELPHIA.
Organized in 1920.
Assets. siO0OOoO %
Continental Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK.
Organized in 1862.
Assets. ss,lOoOOO %
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co.,
OF PHILADELPHIA.
Organized in 1925.
Assets. slSOoOoO 90
Roya/ Canadian Insurance Comply
OF MONTREAL. Z. O..
Organized in 1878.
saS.Sr6ed Capital ........... ' sSSSS g g
Connecticut Fire Insurance Comply
OF HARTFORD,
Organized in 1850.
Assets. sl-'0oOoo %
Manhattan Fire Insurance Comply
OF NEW YORK.
Organized in 1879.
Assets ..'....''.''...... spOooO %
WeStcheSter Fire Insurance Co.,
OF NEW YORK.
Organized in 1897.
Shawnut Insurance Company
OF BOSTON.
Organized in 1875.
American Central Insurance Co.,
OF SAINT LOUIS.
Organized in 1853.
Assets. ssOcOo0 "
First National Fire Insurance Co.,
OF WORCESTER. MASS.
Organized in 1868.
Assets 100000 "
The Manufacturers Insurance Co.,
OF NEWARK. N. j..
Organized in 1878.
Asses''''..'. s1lO17S II
Fame Fire Insurance Company
OF PHILADELPHIA.
Organized in 1856.
Assets 100000 O
Mhul1e Mutt Marine & Fire ms. Co.
OF MELVILLE. n. j..
Organized in 1859.
Assets sA2ssI b,
AND OTHER
Responsible Fire Insurance Companies.
MUTUAL COMPANIES!
Lycoming Fire Insurance Company
OF MUNCy. PENN.
Organized in 1910.
-. premium Notes ................... 81 ss2 sis 0.
hrAeu, Cash Assets ........,........ 46Oiq q
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IdrrrfsentcnE.
FIRE AND LIFE INsuRAnoEi
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
A. C. BROWN & Co.'s
INSURANCE AGENCY,
MONTPELIER, VT.
Capital represented, $|5O,OOO,0OO

In these days of doubt and uncer-
tainty in business, especially in the
Star ding and Solvency Of Fire and
Life Insurance Companies, the at
tention of Insurers is respectfully
called to the following list of RE-
LIABLE and SUBSTANTIAL Com
papies represented at this Agency:
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Under Vests and Pants

Also Gents and Boys Undershirts, Drawers,
Overshirts, etc, which we are prepared
to sell at LOWER PRICES than ever before
heard of in this vicinity. Come and see
them for yourselves.
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Carriages, PhaetQnS, buggieS

The Cabot Carriage Company prepared all orders
their line o