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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-16
Our Washington Letter.



WARRINGTON, d, G., January ~, 1873
Mesas Editors congress reassembled on
Thursday and both houses at once proceeded TO
business. The return Of Congress after so long
recess was the signal for the usual stampede from
the city tn the Capitol and the interest manifested
by the galleries in the proceedings was ~ great
~ on all such occasions.
THE OPENING OF THE SENATE
by the Vice-President Mt noon found about fifty
Senators In their seats Among those conspicuous
by their absence were Judge Davis, Senators Pat
terson, Conover Blaine and Gordon The dem
ocrats had majority Of two or three and on
test vote could have contro. ed legislation but no
such opportunity arose. The principal excite
ment at this end Of the Capitol over the throrg
Of women suffragists, who have been in session
here Mt Lincoln Hall for two days previous To the
reassembing Of Congress- and who had made the
announcement that they we're bound to be heard
in the Senate chamber IN proprid persong on
Thursday. And sure enough some time before
twelve O'Clock they arrived and at once filled the
ladies' galleries to suffocation Among them
might be seen such leaders of the cause as Eliza
beth Cady Stanton, Isabella Beecher Hooker Rev.
Olympia Brown and Dr. Mary walker-the latter
w lnll DlOOWer costume. fOr nearly AN hOur
deluge Of petitions aud memorials relative to
woman suffrage came from the desks Of the diff
ferent Senators, nearly all having one or more
such documents to present In addition to this
bundle for the waste-paper basket, Mr.. Sargent,
Of California, the especial champion of the ladies,
offered and earnestly advocated the adoption Of q
resolution providing that the women suffragists
shall have "a hearing before the Senate. Mr. Ed
munds came out boldly against it, and, with
few remarks in which he stated that such step
was without precedent and might lead to serious
consequences II allowed, Immediately demanded
the regular order Of business Mr. Sargent vanly
appealed for aid, but received only mild speech
by Mr.. Hoar in favor Of the movement and the
silver BILL introduced by Mr.. Matthews Of Ohio
early in the session, was taken up as the unfn-
ished business After speech by Mr.. Beck Of
Kentucky, favoring the reconciliation OF silver,
1t being manifest that the Senate would adjourn
over until Monday, Mr., Edmuuds withdrew his
objection to Mr.. Sargents resolution 81 that n
vote might be had ON IT, After lively debate on
the question, in which Mr. Edmunds was aided
in defeating the movement by Mr. Thurman and
others, the resolution was defeated by a vote Of
thirty-one nays to thirteen yeas. Those who
voted for
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NO. 1876.
HOW TO PRESERVE NATURAL FLOWERS
With SULPHUR.

This process is simple one. The oplv
articles necessary for this operation are a
close box. pan for the sulphur and a
quantity of stick sulphur.
Collect enough flowers to fill half-peck
basket. then obtain square wooden box
zone OF those in which tea is packed is ad.
lnirable Tor the purpose, being light, close
and OF convenient size) across the top of
thls- on the inside, of course-tack two
narrow strips OF wood on opposite sides.
upon which rest rods or strips for the
punches of flowers to hang from. The
box must be air-tight; but as the burning
sulphur would very quickly consume the
oxygen OF the air contained in it and the
fire be extingushed, it is necessary to
have hole or two bored, or small door
cut in the lower part of the side, which
may be closed or opened at pleasure-the
former by means OF plugs fitted to them,
the latter with hinge, or pair OF them.
Arrange the flowers in loose clusters of
from two to dozen. according to size;
two dahias. passion flowers, or callas, four
half-blown roses or two or three full blown.
spray or two of fuchsias or larkspar.
plnks or lantanas, one or two camelias q
dozen for9et-me-nOts' or lilies of the val
ley, mlgnonette, and so on, according to
the size; hang each cluster as tied upon
The rods, not touching each other There
Will be room for about four rows, In an
iron pan put shovel partly full of clear
live Goals. and spread them over the
bottom place it on the bottom of the box.
sprinkle over the whole surface about two
ounces OF sulphur, slide the lid into place,
and the process is well commenced. The
opening, whether hole or little door. is
kept open few minutes, until, glancing
10, you find all progressing favorably-no
lame, but abundance OF sulphur fumes:
then close up air-tight. throw heavy
blanket or piece OF thick carpet over, tuck
ing it closely beneath the box, and leave
unmolested for twenty-fou hours, when,
If all has ''gone well," your flowers will
appear quite perfect in form, but bleached
to dull creamy white shade.
This, upon exposing them to a pure air
in dry place, they gradually lose, and
assume their natural tints, though not 80
intense in shade as previous to the bleach
ing process. If preferred, they may be
touched up with water-color, and made to
appear as If just plucked. 1t is absolutely
necessary in this process to have the box
air-tight, and to effect this we paste muslin
over all the edges and corners, and often
after closing the lid pour little liquid of
plaster of Paris around the edges.
When the sulphur is once we'll ignifed,
the case must he kept as close as possible.
as upon this depends the success OF the
operation. The room in which the box is
placed must be dry, as damp atmosphere
is nnfavorable to the bleaching process.
Flowers thus preserved, if tastefully ar
ranged under shade or in recess frame,
Will retain their perfection OF form and
color Tor any length OF time.-Harper's
Bazdr.
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fOSI OfflCEs
OFFICE HOURS.
=. For delivery of letters, from 100 A. NJ. 70 so1
On SUNDAYS. from 9.l6 A. M. to 1915 A. NJ
ARRIVAL AND DKpARruRx OF MAILS.
MAILS ARRIVE.
Boston, Portland and West, 2.l7 A. NJ. 3.46 and
500 r. NJ.
Lewiston and Auburn, 3.46, 6 and SEQ p NJ.
BATH and Kocklsnd, 3.46 and 500 p. M.
R,ckiard stage, via Washington, Z. NJ.
WaGoboro Stage. via Jefferson, p. NJ.
Belgrade, West Watervle, Norridgewock and
III, ia, IL M.
Winthrop and Monmouth, 6 M.
Warrington stage via Readfeld, LIS p. NJ.
sBcdast, 9.45 A. NJ. and ll.03 p. NJ.
tbslfsst stage, $50 A. NJ
SHowuegsn, ,9.45 A. NJ.
G.,nd Trunk X. and Canada, 346 and 2l7
Soldiers Home $50 A. M. and 7.OOP. M.
MAILS CLOSE.
Po.tland, Boston and West, 5.45 and $50 A. Nj
l0P. NJ.
l. y.ston and Auburn, $40, 100, $50 A. NJ.
b TN aud Rockland, $40, and $50 A. NJ.
K cxland stage, via Washington, 700 A. NJ.
W ldoboro stage, via Jefferson, 700 A. NJ.
Be grade. Yves, Watervilie, Norridgewock, and
adIson, LIS r. M.
Winthrop and Monmouth, 100 A. NJ
yFsrminston stage via kesdfeld, lilo p. M.
ii ,e fast, $50 p. M. and 1000 r. M.
Belfast stage, $50 p. NJ.
SXowhegan, $3.50 P. M, and 1000 P. NJ.
Grand Trunk K. X. and Canada, As, $50 A M.
Soldiers Home, A. M. and $50 z. M.
DOMESTIC PosTAGR.
Drop Letters, per l-2 OF. cent.
Mail Letters, per l-2 OF. cents,
Books, transie nt newspapers, and other transient
Or nted matter except unsesled crcuiars) In pack
nnta ayraadIpp hs m mar ann
l ce II.
U asesled circulars, merchandise, and samples,
In cxaSes not exceeding lbs. in weight, per
ounce, | cent.
wrapped that it can be examined, and must COL
tain no writing whatever, except IS follows:
The sender of any article of third class mail
matter may write his or her name or address
therein. or on the outside thereof, with the word
"from" above or preceding the same. or may
write briefly or print on any package the number
and names Of the articles nclosed.
Liquids, glass and explosive chemicals are ex-
cluded from the mails.
MONEY ORDER OFFICE.
Especial attention is called to the Money Order
sy stem as . safe and cheap method Of transmitting
small sums OF money through the mails. Orders
are issued for amounts not exceeding $50. Larger
amounts can be sent to the same person at the
same time BY additional orders.
RATES.
Orders not exceeding SIS, l0cents.
over Sl5 and not exceeding $50, Is "
" 4" sso" sso ssS' ssS' Is 2S "
Money orders are also drawn by this office on
Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland and
Italy.
REGISTERED LETTERS.
Letters, and other valuable packages, may be
registered to any post-oice in the United States,
on the pay ment of letter postage and fee of ten
cents. HORACE II. HAMLEN, P. M.
July. 10, 1878.
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HallowslI Post once.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Western Mail arrives daily, Sundays excepted
Al g. 30 aud 500 p. M; closes ct $40 A. M, and
for the night Pullman train at P. NJ.
Z .stern Mail arrives daily, Sundays excepted
at o.O6 ana 9.57 A. M; closes at 3.20 and
Pm.
L'tchfeld Mail arrives on Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and SATURDAYS, at 10 A. M; closes Sundays
Tues laws and THURSDAYS at P. M.
OyHce Hours from 7.30 A. NJ. to 80 2: M. As
no n, N arrives on Sunday, the Office will remain
closed on that day. Mails made up on Sunday
evening for the Monday morning trains. :,
r,vS Suvva Z. ROWELL, P. M.
Hallowell, July l, 1873.
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Nice Elastic Cord, l cent a yard.
Palm Leaf Fans, Z cts. each.
Black Lace Wells, 25cts CORNER price 75.)
Black Lace Scarfs, 50, as and 100
Ladies' White Lace Ties from 10 cts up.
Good Quality sun Umbrellas for 45 cts.
Lot OF Dark Kid Gloves only 80 cts.
GOOD spool Cotton, 10 cts. dozen.
Geo. A. Clark's Machine Thread, cts.
Mems Thin undershirts, 25 cts. each.
Mems Paper Collars, extra quality for lOc box.
Pairs Ladies' Cotton Hose for 25 cts.
5 Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs tor - cts
Good Towels, bets. each.
Ladies Sets OF Collar and Cuffs 25 cts.
Nice Double RuchiDg, 10 cts. ii yard.
Good Knitting Cotton, cts. ball
IL dozen agate shirt buttons for 5 cts.
I.adles' Nickle Plated Back Combs 25 cts.
Mems Linen Bosoms, II, b and 81 each.
Berry Davis Pankier, 20 cts. ii bottle.
Castoria "a substitute Tor Castor Oil) 25 cite,
Greens August Flo yer dor dyspepsia) cheap.
Ladies' Lise Thread Gloves only 10 cts "A pair
Ladies cold Plated Cuf and barb Pins very
cheap.
Chdren's Hose from 10 cts. to 25 a pair
Ladies "hite Hose, tinished ieeD for IS cts.
bordered Cotton Handkercbieis IOr 25 cts.
Chidren's Bbs, (pretty ones) for % cts.
Mosquito Netting, 10 cts a yard.
Mrs. Wlnslows Soothing Sy rup, 25 cts.
Linen Table Covers Tor 40 cts.
Ladies SILK Handkerehieis. 20, 81 and 50 cts.y
Mems Linen Covered Paper Collars. 10 cts. box,
Mems Suspenders for l5 cts. apair.
Rubber Fine Combs cts each
Good Tooth Brushes for 10 cts,
f1ity Picture Albums from 10 cts. to o. 90 each.
Ladies' work Boxes, 70 cts. each.
Schenck's. Ayers Wings WrIghls Pills, 2cts.
Ayers Hair Vigor 65 CTS,
Halls Hair Remover 65 cts.
knowles Hair ResLorer 30 cts.
kennedy's Medical Discovery only tlI5.
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic all5.
Negetine (Blood Puriier) 81 cts.
Hoyts German Cologne "a cts.
Acock's Porous Plaster 20 cts.
Ayers Sarsaparilla 65 cts.
Peruvian syrup b5 cts,
Saniords Jamaica Ginger, 30 cts.
Saniords Catarrh Cure, cheap.
Rush's Sarsaparilla and Iron cheapi
Hostetters Stomach BiItcrs cheaD.
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsain Is cts
Atwood's Jaundlce Bitters 20 cts
Johnson's Anodyne Linmenl s5cts
Hagan's Magnolia Balm only 50 cts
Best Brown Duck Overalls 5Oc a pair
Ladies' Fine Handkerchiefs for 25c.
Papers OF Good Pins for luc.
New lot 10 Bone Co tsets for Soc
Extra 20 Bone Embroidered Corsets for $l.OO.I
Very Pretty Vases for Soc and q "a pair
All Linen 4owels for sc each,
Chlldren's Round Combs s, TO- l5c each
All Linen Table Covers for 5Oc
New Lot Ladies Raches for lOc a Dozen
pairs Ladies Striped Hose for 25c.
Ladies w hIte Hose sc a pair
Nice Linen Damask Towels 25c eacb
Good Wallets 10, IS and 5Oc each.
All Linen Bosoms 10, 80, rs, 33c each
Good Note Paper and l0c a Ouire
Good Perfumery for i0c Bottle
Nearly all kinds oil Pills for zoe a Rox
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issued every morning. except Sundays. 1t con.
alns .ne latest news by telegraph and mail, gives
ePofss oi tnc Markets, and mas carefully prepared
poilticai and local articles. and generous amount
o. farming, home and miscellaneous reading with
iull compilation OF state news.
Terms, ~ per anauBs IN advance, As il pavmen1
. ao" made within the year. single copies cents,
be nad AT the bookstores aud al this Office
Advertisements inserted reason able terms
tates mAt be hau on application al this Office
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A Low State Of the System,
From Rev. John Gregory,

From Rev. John Gregory,
Pastor ofHe Hesteydn, Methodist church at ,Pitts-
ton, LusreR county Pa.
My Dear Sir-Having at various times, person
ally, and in my own and olher families tested the
great value of the medicine caileu Peiuv an Syrup.
or Pro ected solution OF PrOto oxde OF lroa, most
cheeriully recommend 1t especially TO those who
are suffering from dyspeptc and nervous disor-
derr. AS areliable and powerful Alternative IL is,
lhlnk unsurp ssed ;and tonic free from all the
objectionable features OF alcoholic remedies, 1t is
ihost efficient auxiliary to the temperance cause.
One OF the greatest hlndrances to the tem,erance
reform AT present lie, rs think, the medical use oil
alcoholic stlmulenJs. Whatever may be argued as
10 their necessity in certain cases, have in the
Peruvian 81 rup, safe and efficient substitute for
those dangerous remedies. This testimony IS CIV
EN- unsolicited with the hope that some who are
not yet acquainted with the valuable properties of
the medicine may be induced to give it a trial.
Yours truly, JOHN GREGORY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09
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4 MOTHERS GRAVE.

In ouW heart OF hearts is the
mothers grave, but whether a loved
form sleeps just below the flowers, or
whether living, loving presence floats
just above, we can hardly tell. Tread
softly, tread reverently,N for whatever
else Of sin and wickedness is in the
heart, this spot where amother's grave
aud the shrine Of a mothers memory,
is holy ground, and all unwonted to
the pressure Of stranger footsteps.
The songs else unsung, are sung here.
The eloqucncc else unheard, finds
voice here, All noble ambitions,
though dead, springs to life here, and
the man Of perfect proportion, having
no existence elsewhere, moves and
speaks here, in honor Of q mothers
memory, still Swallowed by a mothers
love. Close the gate. The stranger
in the grave yard OF the heart, may
carelcssly walk over cherished graves.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09
Don't Be Put Aside.

There are only two people who have
a right to put you aside-your doctor
and your sexton. No ono else. 1t
is ignominious to see men sitting down
in Incidence simply because they are
growing old don't seek easy ways !;
easy ways leads to rust ; don't talk
about yourself; don't talk about your
age and at all events, for decency's
sake, don't talk about disease. Ifyou
know you have the rheumatism that is
enough. Don't be prematnrely old (;
don't be older in your feelings than
you are in fact don't withdraw from
your interests in life read what is
going on in the world don't leave
to younger men the tasks OF life and
get out of their way. Mingle with
the young enjoy their pleasure it is
well for you to be warmed by the
sympathy and companionship of the
of the young. Keep young to the last
blessed be the man that goes through
life like boy.-Selected
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09

You deserve to suffer, and if you
lead miserable, unsatisfactory life
in this beautiful world, it is entirely
your own fault and there is only one
excuse for you,-your unreasonable
prejudice and skcpticism, which has
killed thousands. Personal knowledge
and common sense reasoning will soon
show you that Green's August Flowers
will cure you of Liver Complaint, or
Dyspepsia, with all its miserable effects
such as sick headache, palpitation of
the heart. sour stomach, habitual cos.
tiveness, dizziness of the head, nervous
prostration, &c. Its sales now reach
every town on the Western Continent
and not a Druggist but will tell you
Of its wonderful cures. You cali buy
a Sample Bottle for 10 cents. Three
doses will relieve you.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09
NORTH ERN RAILROAD

1878, SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, 1873
0n and after July |. 1878, Passenger Train
" viii ran ~ follows
UPWARD TRAINS,
Day Express Train leaves Concord ~ i0,i5
A,n,' aud Accommodation Train NJ 1910
A,n'iOT White River Junction, connection
ilh train for We'll River, st. Johnsbnry,
waTtOn, Newport, Wllloughby aud Magog
iiakes, slanstcad, Quebec, Hath, LitileIon,
Lancaster, aud tho White aud francOn'
Mountains, Also, withtrains for Mont,
pelier, Mansfield Mountain, Burlington, ~.
Albabs, Houses Point, Montreal, Ogdens.
burgh, and tho West,
AcoonsepAIIos TnAis leaves Concord a,
$50 y, NJ for White River Junction & Bristol.
EVENING EMPRESS Tram leaves Concord
at $40 ~ N. for White River Junction, con
Meeting with trains for Montpelier, Burling
ton, ~, Adams, Houses Point, Montreal,
Ogdensburgh, and tho West, and with Wood
stock II, II, for Queehee, Woodstock, etc,
cor on arrival OF trains from hosIoh, Wor.
esster, Portsmouth. Portland, &c.
DOWNWARD TRAINS
INCOMING ExrRRsa TRAisleayes White
River Junction for Concord at 200 4. w., or on
arrival OF trains from oedensburgh and Mon
treal. This train ID run to Boston on Sunday.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN leaves White Il.
junction for Concord NJ 600 4. ".
tBRisToL TRAIN leaves Bristol for Concord
At 1850 4, ". and Franklin at 0,05 A., ".
rMAiL TRAIN leaves White River junction
for Concord ut 1900 w., or on arrival OF
trains over the Vermont Central, Passumpsic,
aud White Mountains Railroads.
DAY EXPRESS TRAM leaves White River
junction at t.29 ?. w., or on arrisal oftrnins
from Montreal and Ogdensburgh, Bratto'
boro, Keene, Bellows Falls, Windsor, &C.,
connecting at Concord with train for Man.
chester, Nashua, Lowell aad Boston,
tfhese trains connect Ut Concord with
trains tor Manchester, Lawrence, Ports.
mouth, Portland. Nashua, Worcester, New
York, Lowell, and Boston.
GEO. Il. TODD, Supt.
Concord. n. H., July |, 1873.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09

Clergymen who have had much eS.
perlenco IN conducting funerals, will
agree with the sentiment OF the open
ing remarks OF q colored preacher at
the funeral Of one OF hia hocb. lie
said Before opening more fully up
on dis subject, ! has TO say that it II
by no means altogether a. easy as IL
should be 10 deliver these funeral pep
pcratiom, III don't go into dc grave
an cit a ,nan an take hlm right up TO
Heaven an sot him IN dc highest scrt
o glory, whether God wants him dar
or not, his folks amt satisfied an dey
gifts mad Now dat amt right, You
cant spect TO have people live dc
kind or lives dcy choose, an den
'Spcct when dey dies dat do preacher
Is 'sponsiblo Tor gcttin' dem up into
Heaven"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09
THE DEAD ARE ALIVE
Write TO Your Deceased Friends

Sealed letters addressed to Spirits in their
full name answered through r. W. FLINT,
No. % East 18th St, ncar Broadway,
New York, terms two dollars, and three
three cent stamps, the money returned il
letters sent are not answered.
| am controlled by guiding Spirit who
writes the answers for the spirit addressed,
using my hand mechanically, moving it from
right to left. backward independent of my
will, or attention, am not conscious OF what
is written.
Address the spirit in his or her full name,
put yoar. questions clear, brief, distinct and
plain.
Seal your letter securely, so 1t can't be
opened without your detection, it will come
back to you with the answer, unopened. Say
nothing on the outside OF the envelope. Sign
your full name. refer to THOMAS Rich.
MoND, Woodstock, VI. X. w. FLINT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09

US, ia the best senses, friends with the
world, but not less fitted for heaven
when We pass away, Its also the
honest aud sincere view, Thousands
who dlsown It act upon il and none
more 80, aud with O keener eye even
to selfish advancement, than some
who put forth an exclusive claim to
the religious character, Such Is the
course Of action which contributes 10
relative perfection, by linking our
individual lives through specific duties
with the general well-belng Of the
world,
JouN LAWS TNyIou
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09
SUDDEN CHANGES.

The Proplitors Downs ELIXIR frequently
here il remarked by those not in the business
that cough medicines do not sell mnch during
the summer months. This is mistaken idea
The sudden changes to which this, climate is
subject ai all seasons of the year, renders it
necessary to always have some reliblc cough
remedy at hand Downs ELIXIR is n sure
cure for Coughs, Colds and Whooping Cough
and all Lung Diseases. when taken IN season.
and one dose, VIC have no doubt, has many
times prevented consumption and death.
The best certificate that can be given for any
medicine is daily accorded to Downs ELIXIR
in the iac1 that it has survived the storm and
tempest of nearly half century, and is to
day the most popular with those who have
known it longest 1t has gained this great
favor with the public entirely on its own NOR
its. having had less advertising done for it in
the whole time than is done for some medi
cine in single year. For sale everywhere.