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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
A Sure Foundation.

In matters relating to our salvation we
feel the need of sure footing. We like not
to build our house for heaven on the sand
on the yielding, shifting, treacherous basis
of a rational peradventure, thing which
may be or may not be- We are not satisfied
unless our goiugs are set upon a rock. Aud
this strong, rock-foundation we have in
Christ, the revealer of his own truth, the ex-
FOUNDER of his own truth, the author of his
own life. When the apostle had been led
to make that sublime confession of his faith
in Jesus, Thou art the Christ, the Son of
the living God" the blessed Saviour ad-
dressed him in these words, " Upon this
rock will build my church, aud the gates
of hell shall not prevail against it," As if
he would say, upon the foundations of
this one great truth-my participation of
very and eternal Godhead, and Herewith
my infinite ability to redeem and save
shall my church take her stand" And who
soever lays the whole stress and burden of
his salvation upon this rock shall never be
moved. His hope rests upon no shifting
thing-upon feelings that may huctuate,
upon prayers that may be hindered, upon
Efforts and desires after a closer walk with
God, which may come to naught. 1t rests
upon the immutable. 1t can be removed
only when the covenant of peace is removed
1t is founded upon rock.-ReU. d. Moore.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
Silent Workers.

Look where we may, the silent workers are
they who instruct the ignorant, care for the
triendless, feed the hungry, give water to
the thirsty visit the prisoner, pray with the
dying, and thus carry the Christ spirit to
the needy and the perishing What is
styled church work is sometimes very de.
ceptive and impoveriShing. Fairs aud pic
MICS, and brilliant conventions, where ora
tory blazes and reporters ill their horns,
may be necessary in sense to keep up pub
lie spirit, but the work of Christ aud the
salvation of souls has its seeding place in
the closet where none but God can hear. 1t
grows in the obscurity of humble homes,
reaches the young, the neglected. the sor-
rowing, and thus prepares sweet summer for
those who have been in the darkness
bondage or enchained by the rigors of unbe-
lief. 1t is not for us to speak in censure.
Yet it is plain that we have in all deuom-
nations far too many who must have flaunt-
ing banners, and bands of music, and crowds
of admiring spectators to help them on be.
fore they will consent to do battle for the
Lord or to work in his vineyard. All such
forget that they who seek their own honor
first cannot be real believers in the only
name by which the church can gather the
spoils Of victory. O We, who in the strength
of humility and in the spirit of selt.sacrice
seek to do your Lords will, do not faint nor
grow weary, for ye shall share with the angels
in the final reaping ChriNiqn inieLigencer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
Immediate Results.

Why not preach in expectation of imme-
diate results ? 1t would give more grip aud
power and edge to the sermon. 1t would
warm and thrill the speaker and hearers.
The faith that aims and strikes for immediate
results kindes the whole man, and gives
him great power and efficiency. So the
apostles preached. On the wonderful day
of Pentecost, while Peter yet spake" the
plain, simple, burning words of good tidings,
the :" Holy Ghost fell on all them which
heard the word" The Gospel of Christ
was the power of God unto salvation to
every one that believed. 1t is so now. 1t
will be so until the last sinner is saved or
damned. The energy of the Holy Spirit in
the Word can never be exhausted. Nor is
that all. 1t can never fail. The touch of
faith will inevitably draw from the Spirit.
charged Word the fire that Eliminates
warns, and purifes and saves. We may
have the Spirit. When we teach, or preach
or read, or hear the Word, we may claim
the great gift of the Holy Spirit to make it
elficacious. The promise is unto us and
our children. Our preachers in Europe have
learned this secret of the Spirit. Bishop
Dubs bears testimony, from personal obser
vation, to the fact that they, far beyond
what is common in the churches in America
preach with direct aim, in the power OF
faith, expecting immediate results of repent
ance and conversion. Their faith has moi
been put to shame, and never can be. Suct
faith God delights to honor, for he himsel
declares that now is the time and the day o
salvation, How this faith and desire anC
expectation Of immediate results, in pulp
aud pew, would change the character o
much of the preaching of our day How i
would wake up slumbering churches, AM
kindle cold hearts and dull sermons E.
says and other pious stuff would go back t.
the study from whence they came, and tn
preacher would speak with heart OF fire AM
tongue of fame. So let it be l-Ev. Nec,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
A Sensible Settlement.

Two Illinois deacons turned some calves
loose in the same pasture. Two of the calves
happened to be so much alike that no man
could tell one from the other. One of these
two disappeared. E ,ch deacon thought the
remaining calf was his own. At last one
of them sold the calf and the other one in-
sisted that it was his calf and that the pro-
ceeds should be paid to him. There was a
stormy dispute between these two deacons,
and each threatened to go to law against
the other. After letting the breez' blow for
a while, they concluded to refer the matter
to the minister, with power to make satis-
factory settlement. The minister advised
them to put the sixteen dlilars which the
calf had sold for into the missionary trea-
sury, aud assured them that if they had any
doubt in their minds as to which of them it
was who was giving the money the Lord
knew all about it, and he would settle it
most justly and equitably. The board Of
missions got the sixteen dollars, and entered
it calf.mouey." The deacons were happy
over it, aud the minister was pleased to have
been the means of settling what might have
ripeued into a congregational squabole, and
split the church in pieces. .--Seieced.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
A Word 10 Pastors.

Make up your minds You must work, but
if you consider yourself fellow-nember,
don't work alone. Help your church, but
don't carry it you find meddlesome busy
bodies, give them plenty to do; they hate real
work as mosquito does smoke. Your main
business is to preach; but to do this you
must know your people and ascertain their
wants. Don't visit Just to please, but to
help on your work. Some families will need
six visits to another's one. 60 where you
can hurt the devil most. Be governed by
mems wants; not their complaints Preach
not as others do, but as you and God can
best arrange it. Fill your hearers with
sound reason, then cork them tight with
sound application, bind them tightly with a
Thus saith the Lord" BE sparing, if not
a little stingy, in using old sermons. Re
member when the stream of study stops
flowing the pulpit pond lowers. Give no
censures, unless there is love enough to pre-
vent their drowning in hatred. 1t requires
much love to praise, more to reprove. At
tack measures; "hit " people only when
they stand between you and the devil. You
must begin in time, and not be too long in
uttering what you have TO say-if you would
have this busy age stop and listen. If you
would preach the best sermons, practice
them faithfully beforehand. Eudeavor to be
the greatest man in the parish, and that by
being the servant of all, Be childish enough
to think you never can be left away from
Christ Run to show him all you have, and
ask him for all you want. Work when you
can, retire when you must, and you shal
have favor with God, when you will.-Con
QreQafiOnaiiSi.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
The Patience Of Hope.

Either God has abandoned the earth and
the devil reigns here supreme, or the hope.
ful aspect of human affairs is always the
true one. We need not hide our heads in
the bush, ostrioh-like, for fear of seeing
something; we can afford to face all sad
facts, and TO know the very worst. Nor are
they the wisest friends or truest helpers who
prophesy only smooth things. 1t is y ne3es-
sary and noble service to expose the errors
and follies, the sins and dangers of the
times. The Spirit of Truth is reprover as
well AS comforter. But to declaim about
the times in tone of consciousness and
discouragement is very different business.
1t is said TO be one trick of Satan, "the ac-
cuser of his brethren" to make men believe
their case is hopeless and their sin unpar-
donable, so that they may give up all thought
of repentance and reform
Gas sbirds, bv kissing serpents scared,
Drop down through sheer despair"
What invasion of Hinduism is this which
overawes our scholarly men and drives them
to the conclusion that we are living in the
Kalee Yug, or evil age that the world is on
its last legs that all human affairs are
swept downward toward perdition by a
strong stream of tendency 7" We can
take no stock in the philosophy of despair.
10 despair oil the republic, OF civilization,
of modern society, of the reality of virtue,
of the reformation and supremacy of re-
gion, seems like sad form of mental aber-
ration. A sad form of atheism, too for
how should any man fall into such paralyz.
ing gooms while he really believes in " God
over all, blessed forever" In that faith is
hope, joy, victory for it gives power to do
and to endure, and courage to war good
warfare. True, any large view of history
makes it clear that there are uplifts and sub
sidings, human cataclysms, vast ebbs, in
which whole nations and races are caught
on retreating wave aud swept backward
like helpless sea-weed and that cosmic
causes, solar and stellar forces, may operate
powerfully to retard or promote the well-be-
ing of the inhabitants of earth. But such
retrospect does not seem to prove that
disastrous twilight" has fallen on this
nineteenth century of Christi and many of
the noises by which some tremuous gentle
men are disturbed may strike on healthier
nerves, as a chorus OF Growing cocks that
greet the rising disqualification Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
Self-Sacriaee.

We talk great deal about self-sacrifce,
yet how few among us are willing 10 sacsi-
flee our self-concet for Christ, aud how sad
it is to think that in all deplrtmeut' of
church work there are many kept from tax
ing part simply by their own pride Now
let there be an end to all this. Let us be
content to fill little space if only we can
serve the Lord. Let us cheerfully accept
the lowest Office counting it an honor to be
in any way instrumental in doing Gods
work, Let the words OF the familiar hymn
be our watchword for the coming months;
DO not stand then idly waiting
For some greater work to do.
Oh, improve the passing moments,
For the moments may be iew
Go and toll in any vineyard
With heart tn do and dare
II you want field Of labor
You can find 1t anywherel
Yes, and if you can not fluid it where you
are, you will find it nowhere Christian at
Work
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The Holy Spirit.

The apostles aud their disciples were sent
forth not to preach the Holy Spirit, but 10
preach Christ, after they were endued with
the Spirit. 1t is not so much an outward
prominence that the Divine Paraclete seeks
from us, as an open heart Into which he may
come and reveal Christ as a present Saviour,
and remain there himself as an abiding and
all-powerlnl guest, Peter did not preach
the Holy Ghost on the day of Penteco,t,
but he preached Christ who had been oruci-
fed by wicked hands, but had been raised
to be the worlds Saviour. But he was
'full of the IL ily Ghost " as he spoke, and
three thousand persons were pricked TO the
heart. .-Zion'S HerdH.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

one may be alarmed at the fact that there
exists so dangerous a counterfeit of genuine
spiritual life. Every one OF us may know
that he is not common bypocrite, delib-
crate imposter but may he not be deceived,
as muliitudes of others have BEEN by mis-.
taking shallow emotion for genuine re-
ligious principle p Exchange and Chronicle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

THL London Methodist says The un-
precedent ii pro!ress OF tue temperance
cause, right aud left, seems actually to have
begun to affect the revenue returns. In
1876 s,009,9Si gallons of wine were taken
out of bond for consumption, and in the
corresponding period for this year the Gus
tom house returns only 1857, ,232 gallons.
its from 4,77325l gallons to 4,435,SSS gal
Ions. The most hopeful feature is that there
was corresponding declension last year. Is
it possible that the tide OF intemperance
has actually reached its height, and is be-
ginning TO ebb 7"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
WILLIAM HoRNgRooK,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier said District,
the 81 day of October A. u. 1875
n r. Spauldng, Executor OF the estate Of william Horn
brook late M0retown In said District deceased present,
his administration account for examination and allowance
and makes application for decree OF distribution and
partition the of said deceased. WhereupOn II t
ordered by said Court that said account and said application
be referred thereof to lie held at the Probate
Ofce In said Montpelier the 25th day Of October
d. 1875 for hearing and decision thereon And is further
ordered notice hereof be given 10 all parsons interested
by publication OF the three weeks successfully IN The
Vermont Watchman ~ state Journal newspaper pub
shed at Monipeier. previous said time appointed for
hearing that they appear Mt said time anil place and
show cnse any they have, why said account should
not be allowed, and such decree made.
by the Cour.-Attost,
56-5s HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

Of Edward Tatro, and opposed Its reference to a
special committee, preferring its reference to the
regular committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. SPRAGUE Of Brandon, concurred with Mr..
Redington as to the reference Of the bill, and
favored its reference to the Judiciary committee
Mr.. BINGHAM OF Essex, said he introduced
the bill by request, accompanied with request
for special committee as In accordance with
precedence in OF bills Of the kind. The judi
cary committee are overburdened with work,
and special committee could take this matter
into special consideration.
Mr.. HUBBARD Of Plymouth favored the refer
ence to special committee, to relieve the judi
ciary committee of the burden OF work that IL
being put upon IT,
MIR. CAMP Of Newport, opposed the reference
to special committee, and favored reference to
judiciary committee as being best qualified to
judge OF the legal points that must arise.
Mr.. COLLINS Of Barton, also favored reference
to Judiciary committee, so as not TO have so many
special committees appointed by the House.
The reference to special committee was then re-
fused, and the bill was referred to committee on
judiciary.
On motion Of Mr. CLARK Of Tinmouth, adj.
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Hobah WufireS.
r oRENZO JACKS ESTATE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
The undersigned having appointed by the lonora,
Probate Conri for the District Of Washington, Commission
receive examine and adjust all claims and demand
OF al against the estate of Lorenzo Jack late o
Marshheld, In said District deceased aud all claims exhib
tied In Offset thereto, hereby notice that will luee
for the purposes afoes lid 1t the bate dwenghous of the
deceased the last Monday Of December and March next
o'clock p. until four O'clock each of said
days, and tn six months from the 2ih day OF september
A. ID. 1878 is the me limited by said Court for said cred
tors to present their claims TO us for examination and
allowance
Dated at Marshneld. this auth day of Sept A. d. 1873.
G. ". II. DWtN ELL, lco co,,,,,,s.,,ror.
B-5s THEODORE WOOD, commissioners
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l,YRIL wHEELER,s ESTATE.

y
In Probate Court held at Montpelier said District ON
the lst day OF October, A. u. lsls:
Charles 7. Shiin Administrator of the estate Of Cyril
Wheeler late of East Montpelier In said District, deceased
presents his administration account for examination and
allowance and makes application for decree of dstribu
ton and partition of the estate of said depsed Where
ordered by said Court that said account and said
application be referred session of said Court to he held AT
the Probate Office in said Montpelier the 10Th day of Oc
toher A. d. 1915 for hearing and decision thereon And It is
further ordered that notice hereof be to all person,
interested by publication OF the three weeks success
sivey In the Vermont Waterman state journal,
paper published at Montpelier, previous to said time
pointed for hearing that they may appear at said time and
place. and show cause, If they may have why said
count should not he allowed, and such decree made
BY the Court.-Aitest.
55-5T HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

A CHICKEN fancier OF Springfield, Mass, re-
cent caught two old rats carry ing of the eggs
which he had placed In a nest Tor setting hen
The rat would run the lower jaw through the
shell, raise the head slightly aud carry tue egg
off with the greatest ease. The hen ianciei
watched until they had made away with fourteen
eggs when he interieTed.
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Raihoad Time GABLE.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD LINE
Commencing on Monday, September Both, 1878

Trains Going South and East.
Leave Montpelier at g06 A. NJ, 200 =. NJ, $50 r.
M, and 1919 p. NJ.
MaiI-Lcaves ST. Adams at 100 NJ, Montpelier at eO6 A.
~. for Boson. New London, Springfield New York and
intermediate points.
Day Express Leaves Rouses Point At 1880 Mon
trea at 900 A. Me- St Albans at l2l5 M Burlington at
1881. Montpelier at 200 p NJ, for Boston via Lowell
Mixed Trainfeves st. Alhans at 51OP. M burlington
at 7O5 y. NJ, Montpelier at g25 p. for Northneld
bans and Burlington leaves Montpelier at 1880
for Boston via Lowell Ftchburg, Springfield New
York and intermediate points.
Trains Going North and West.
Leave Montpelier at 3 25 a. NJ, G 10 A. NJ, 11.O0 A.
NJ, $40 r. Nj, and 800 p. NJ.
Day Erprers-Leaves Boston via Fchburg at 80 A. M,
via Lowell at $50 A.. NJ, New London AZ SEQ a. N.
Springfield at sOv a. NJ, Montpelier nj $40 ?. NJ, for
Burlington ~. Albans, Montreal and Ogdensburg.
ton at LIS p Montpelier at 555 2. NJ for Burling
ton, Rutland and st. Adams.
Accommodation Traln-Leaves Northneld at 500 a.
Montpelier at $40 A. for Burlington, Rutland,
st. Aibans, st. Johns and Montreal.
Mixed-Leaves W. r. junction Mt $50 A Nothhed at
1910 A. NJ, Arrive at Montpelier at ll.5O AN
Accommodation TrHin-Leaves Montpelier at II %
An Tor Burlington, Rutland st. Albans, Roases Point
and Rlchfotd.
Night Express Leaves Boston via Lowell at $50 p M,
via Fchburg At 800 ?. NJ, New York at 800 P. M,
Springfield at 500 p NJ. Montpelier at IS A. NJ, for Bur
lngton, ST. Abans Montreal and Ogdbg and the West.
Trains leave Montpelier Barre at $50 and 1915
and 5P. returning, leave Barre at 7lOA n,and LOO
Pm and 5.lOP.N
Sleeping cars are attached Night Express ana running
between Montreal and Boston, and Montreal and Spring
field aud New via Troy and parlor cars TO Day Ex-
press between Boston and Montreal
Through tickets Chicago and the West for sale at the
principal stations. J. ". HnBARr General suut
St Albans, Vt, September rs, 1878,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

FARMFR GILMAN fixed a gun in his melon patch
in 5, ,mmerset, Iowa. in such a way that the per
sou who stirred a certain Large, ripe melon would
receive change OF beans. He meant to remove
the gun in the morning If no thief was caught II
the night but before daylight his m tner-in-law
went out to get melon, aud got the beans. Sh'
was seriously wounded aud refuses to belev'
| that Gilman did NOT set The map for her.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

srEEL bridge is TO be made at Pittsburg for
the Chicago and Alton railroad company, to be
thrown across the Missouri river II will consist
OF five spans of three hundi ed and fifty feet each,
and will be the first bridge OF the kind erected In
tile United States. II is thought at present prices
better and cheaper bridges may be built of steel
than iron.
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FOR SALE.

The very desirable residence belonging the
the late susan NJ situated In the hest locations
IN Montpelier village, will he sold low price. ers
made known application to " +. Brooks, Montpelier
the subsciil or. at Waterbury,. L.. II. HAlNES.
Montpsller July |, 1875. 42-i
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sMisreHaneons.

u ii. NEWTON, DENTIST
Will RE III
WATERBURY tie first eek In each monrn; Moi,r-
PELlER the second; PLAINFIELD the third; and MONT
PELlEk tile fourth. 3O-sl
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NOTICE.
Butter and Produce


by shipping to tnchelder, Evans Co., No. II North
Market Street Bpsion where the hg est prices Will he O
tained and promp les nude with early reinttinces
Market Reports and Stencil Plates furnished application
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The Senate convened the President in the chair
Reports Of c0mniittees-From the special COM
mittee to whom was reported that part Of the
Governors message relating to the yellow fever
pestilence. The report favored the taking up Of
subscriptions, and embodied some facts as to the
continuance and spread Of the disease adopted.
Bhs introduced and ref Ted-H /, an act to
authorize towns to refund their notes or bonds is
sued to aid railroads; to Judiciary committee.
The hour having arrived for the Joint Assem-
bly, the Senate repaired to the Hall of Represent
atives On reassembng, Senator Belden pre-
sented petition, signed by John G, Whittier and
others, for new trial for John ?. Phair to ju-
dietary committee
Returning to the Senate Chamber the Senate
on motion, adjourned