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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30
Filling Our Sphere.

They tell in Europe the story of a poor
man who was confined for many years in a
cold, dark dungeon. There was but one ap-
erture in the wall, and through that the sun
beams came but for few minutes daily
making a bright spot on the opposite side of
the cell. Often aud often the lonely man
looked upon that little patch of sunshine
and at length purpose to improve it grew
within his soul. Cropping on the floor of his
cell he found a nail and stone, and with
these rude implements he set to work on the
white portion of the wall for the few minutes
of every day during which it was illumin-
ated, until at length he succeeded in bring
ing out upon it a rude sculpture of Christ
upon the cross. Let us initiate that pris-
oner Circumscribed may be our sphere /;
dark, indeed, may be our lot; yet if we love
the Lord and pray to him, and look for his
direction, we shall soon discover some tiny
chink through which the sunshine of his
guiding providence shall come On the
spot where its directing light shall fall, let
us, with such means as we can command,
new out, not i'll cold stone, but in living love,
the likeness of the sacrifice of Christ. So
shall we fiud our special sphere, aud fill it to
the commentator Of the Master.-W. VI.
Tdyior, ID. d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30
Agreed.

At late meeting of the South Carolina
Methodist Conference, Bishop Daggett u-
troduced his old Presbyterian friend, Dr.
Pumer, aud invited him 10 address the
brethren. Among other things DIR, Plumer
said The Methodlsts and Presbyterians
sometimes argue on the perseverance, of the
saints. Whatever differences there may be
ON that subject, think we are all agreed
thus far; "a The saints do well To per
severe. 1t is good thing to hold on in the
ways OF piety. 1t is bad thing to black
slide ever so little (2) II the saints don't
persevere, they will not be saved. He that
endureth to the end shall be saved ! Be-
thou faithful unto death, and | will give
thee crown of life; II any man draw
back, my soul shall have no pleasure in
him, (3) II the saints do not persevere, il
will not be for the want of blessed aud glo-
rious promises, aud plenty of them. As
thy days, 50 shall thy strength be;' My
grace is sufficient for thee a. If the
saints do mol perseyere, IL will not be ior
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30
The Only WAY.


DR.. Cuyler lately preached on A right
way to right rest" and after showing some
delusive ways, he said that the true path
begun at the cross and ended in heaven. It
was a journey on foot Euoch pdited with
God. There is no rapid transit As the
soldiers at Valley Forge marked the SHOWS
they trod with blood, so many a saint must
walk through Gcthsemanes of trial. All
by-paths of sin, dishonesty, and immortality,
must be avoided. This he rightly empha-
sized, for the greatest cause of infidelity
to-day is impurity, or some other forms Of
wickedness on the part of those who profess
better things. The Bible is our guide He
told of his voyage one time along the rock
bound Atlantic coast, aud said that in the
midst of thick fog the captain pointed
forward and said that soon they would see
a lighthouse. For hundreds of miles he
had sailed by chart and compass since eav-
ing Sandy Hook. He knew his position.
He was sure where he was, and it proved
true very soon The beacon loomed up.
They were safe. So when the mists of
death settle about us, if we have been guided
by the chart of divine truth, there will be
no danger of shipwreck, but an entrance
will be administered abundantly into life
eternal .-.Selecied.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30
Grmprranre.
SAMPLE-ROOMS.

Samples of wine and samples uf beer,
samples Of nll Kinds Of liquor sold here,
Samples Of whskey. samples vt gin,
Samples Of all kinds OF bttcrs. stepin.
Samples Of ale and porter and brandy
Samples ~ large as You please and quite handy
Our samples are pure, and also you'll nnd
Our customers always genteel and refined;
For gentlemen know when they've taken enough
And never pariake OF common stuff.
Besides these samples within, you know,
There are samples without OF what they can do'
Samples OF headache, samples of gouti
samples of coats with the elbows out,
Samples of boots without heels or toes,
Samples uf uen with broken nose;
Samples Of men in the gutter lying,
Samples of men with delirium dying,
Samples Of men cursing ind swearing.
Samples Of men all evil daring;
Samples OF lonely, tired men,
who long in vain for their freedom again;
Samples of old men worn In the strife.
Samples of young men tired of life;
Samples of ruined hopes and lives.
Samples Of desolae homes and wives
Samples Of aching hearts grown cold
with anguish and misery uniold
Samples of noble youth In disgrace
Who meet you with averted face;
Samples Of hungry little ones,
Starving to death in their dreary homes.
In fact, there is scarcely woe earth
But our samples "hve nurturcd or ven them birth
o all ye helpers to sorrow and crimel
who deal ont death for single dime
Know ye that the Lord. though he may delay,
Has In reserve for the last great day
The terrible woe" Of whose solemn weight
No mortal eau know TIL the pcarly gate
Is closed. and all with one accord
Acknowledge the Justice Of their reward. Selected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30

that if any one speaks to US disparagingly
of an absent member, we hold it our duty to
go to that absent member Immediately and
report the conversation and the names or,
still better to make the party disparging
face the party disparaged. We have almost
none of this to do. Amid the many annoy.
ances which necessarily come to the pastor
If large church, aud still larger congrpga.
yation, we think that we are as free from
he annoyance of gossips as it is possible for
man to be who lives amongst his fellow
nen. Try our rule, try it faithfully, with
ueekness and charity, and if it does not
work well let us know.-lSunday Maqazine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30

RECENTLY ia illinois man named Thos
Crawford, while under the influence OF liquol
obtained at Bloomington, lost his life by ly.
ing upon railroad track. His widow OBJ
tanned a verdict ior damages against the sa-
loon keeper who sold him the liquor. The
latter being bankrupt, the widow sued tn
owner OF the building occupied by him as a
dict for $4,000. The case has been appealed
aud the decision of the Supreme Court will
be awaited with very general interest by the
people Of the state.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30
VOL. 73.-372O. NO. 16.
Select MisreHanu.
THREE &c ssEs.

nv HATTIE 7. eRIawoLD.
have three kisses In my life.
So sweet and sacred unto me,
That nov TIL death-dews on them rest
My lips shall ever kisslesa he.
one kiss was given In childhood's hour.
BY one who never gave another;
Through life and death still shall feel
That last kiss Of my mother.
The next kiss burne my lips for years;
For years my Wild heart reeled In bliss
At every memory Of that hour.
When my lips felt young loves frst kiss
The last kiss Of the sacred three
Had all the woe which e'er can move
The heart Of woman. II was pressed
Upon the dead lips Of my love.
When lips have felt the dying kiss.
And felt the kiss of burning love.
And Kissed the dead. then neyermorc
In kissing should they think to move.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30
NORINTHIAN White Bronze MONUMENTS
Superior to Marble or Granite

FOR cemetery pHrpOse moulded and from refined zine,
thickness and strength to bronze statuhry IN styles
prices the various tastes and demands of tile
pvople. by special process every monument Is trans
formed into sparkling and cangeess beauty, resembling
superior In tone to the finest granite Warranted not 10
absorb the green from trees become mossgreen, but TO
their beauty for samples may be seen, and tul
PARTICULARS given by calling residence Bcflin street
AARON BANCkOfr, Agent.
Montpelier, August q, 1871. ss-a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30

THE old gossip began her story "One-
half the world don't know how the other half
lives THAT amt your fault quietly OBJ
served one of the company. The slanderer
turned yellow.--Ddnbary Ne,os.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30

UNOR SALE.-The undersigned desires 10 sell his shop
ii and Water Privilege situated In East Montpelier vii
ge. shop 2ixeQ. with basement, contains flaner two
Circular saws Mortising Machine, jig saw, with neces
snry shafng and Belts Power furnished by 36-inch
Lane Wheel Privilege OF the hest in the county. Also
the building, good tenement of hve This Offers
good opportunity Tor general repair and jobbine shop
desiring power, and Will be sold cheap. Par
ties are Invited to examine the property and for them
selves positively going to he soldf not for what
II. +. SILLOwAY.
Fast Montnelier Iannary l6. IS7s 1920
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30
Railroad !Gime gable.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD LINEi
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.


Trains Going South and East
Leave Montpelier Mt 901 a. NJ, 2 10 p. NJ, TAO r.
NJ, and $50 p. NJ
Mal-Leaves ST. Albans at Loo A. NJ Montpelier at 9O7 A.
NJ, for oston New London. Springfield New York and
intermediate points.
Day Express Leaves Rouscs Point ut To- A. NJ" Mon
treal ataOO A. St. Alhans at 2lO r M Burlington At
l23OP. NJ Montpelier at2lOP. NJ, for Boston via Lowell
Mixed Train-le ST. Albans at 34nP. M Montpelier
M7.iOP. N. for Norhheld.
Night Express From OgdensburY, Montreal, st. Al
bans and Burlington leaves Montpelier at n30 ~ NJ.
for Boston via Lowell fohburg, Springfield, New
York and intermediate points
Trains Goin1 North and Vest.
Leave Montpelier at 20 A. NJ, 6 10 A. NJ, II 10 A.
NJ, 4.05 2. M, and 5.55 r. NJ.
Express Mail-Ieaves Boston via Fitchburg at 79O A. NJ
via Lowell at $40 4. NJ, New London at SEQ A. NJ,
Springfield at 500 A. NJ, Montpelier at LOS p. M for
Huntingdon st. Albans, Montreal and ogdenHburg
Accommodation Train-Leaves Northheld at 500 a.
Richford ~. Johns and Rouses Point.
Mixed-Leaves W. r. junction at 500 ", Northheld at
1915 A. NJ. Arrive at Montpelier Mt ll25 a.
Accommoda alton Leaves Montpelier at lilo 4. NJ, for
Burlington, 81. Albnns, Rouses Point and kichford.
Accommodation Train-Leaves white River June
ton and st. Albans.
Night Express Leaves Boston via Lowell at $50 ?. NJ
via Fitchburg at 500 r. NJ. New York NJ J.OO p NJ.
Springfield Montpelier at 320 A. NJ, for Bur-
Trains leave Montpelier for Barre at $50 and 1918
andi25P. Returning, leave Barre at IlO A. Mand lOn
p. NJ, and $40 P. NJ
Sleeping attached to sight Express trains running
between Montreal and Boston, and Montreal and spring
hefl, and New York via Troy.
Through tickets for Chicago and the West for sale AT the
principal stations .
Vt. Albana. VT. January ~, 1878,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30

liz that does base thing IN zeal for his
friend burns the golden thread that ties their
hearts together.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30

The buildng consist of onestory house and basement
good barn, house, hogouse, granary and henhouse
last Good running water house and
harm. Terms suit the must he sold. For further
information inquire of Hon. :. RELTON hontpelier VT
1s-u MRS. LUCY A. COOKE.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-30
VERMONT STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
TiIIage, Pasturage and Wood Land.

The subscriber Offers sale easy terms her Farm, To-
Gated in East Montpelier, and snta-
blv divided
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-02
A Non-Committal Captain.

Captain Ward was an eccentric of the
first water, and one of his pcculiaritics
was that he never gave the desired an
swer TO u direct question. An amusing
instance of this eyasive habit N related.
One morning, four OF his friends, who
were aware of this trait in his character,
observed him going To market and after
some banterng, entered into n bet as TO
the practicability OF learning from him
the price he paid for his purchase They
accordingly settled the preliminaries,
and stationing themselves at different
points along the street which he must
pass on the way home, awaited his com
ing. Very soon the bluff old gentleman
made his appearance, with bunch of
pigeons in his hand As he approached,
the first questioner accosted him with
Good morning, captainl What did
you give for pigeons this morningP
Money" said the captain, bluntly,
as he moved up the street.
The second gentleman, little further
on, addressed him and asked
" How so pigeons this morning, cap
tain?"
"They don't go at ALL carry them 20
was the equally unsatisfactory reply
Shortly after, he met the third who
passed the time of day and inquired, -
How much are pigeons n dozen?"
Didn't get dozen-only bought
half dozenl" said the old gentleman,
gruflly, still plodding on his way.
Finally, the fourth and last Of the
conspirators, cottoned TO the wary old
salt, by observing in the blandest Of
tOnes,--
" A fine lot of pigeons Won have there
captain; what did you get them forP'
"To eatW was the pertinent and
emphatic rcjoinder, and the captain
reached home without further molesta-
ton. II the pigeons did not take wing,
the joke did, and has been handed down
by tradition to the present day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-02
The Indian Freshmen.

The following anecdote was related by
Mr.. Webster in reference to his connec-
tion with the celebrated Dartmouth Col
lege case, in which the New Hampshire
Legislature attempted TO interfere with
the ancient charter of that institution /;
I'm which, IL may not be forgotten, Mr..
Webster triumphed, by the decision of
the United States Supreme Court CON
frming the claim of the college. While
engaged in the case, Mr. Webster told
the president that as the original charter
was granted, and the endowment made.
by Lord Dartmouth expressly for the
purpose of civilizing and instructing the
Indians, question might arise on this
point; and, so as mo- Indian had been at
tached TO the school for long period, it
would be well for the president to go
into Canada and bring some of the abo-
rigines within the walls of the college.
so that jury could not find that the
charter had been abrogated ON that
score. Accordingly the president went
and found three choice specimens and
brought them to the brink of the river !.
and after some delay he procured boat
and began 10 ferry them acrOss--when
the young Indians, not precisely under
standing the object of so much kindness
on the part of the president, and espying
the walls of the college on the bank, had
not only their wonder excited, but grew
suspicious that, If once within those
walls, it might be difficult to escape.
Whereupon the young Indian at the
bow OF the boat cast significant glance
at his associates, gave the war-whoop,
and, quick AS thought, they all plunged
into the middle of the river and swan
for the shore. Said Mr. Webster, "The
falling Of the walls of Jericho on the
sounding Of the rams horns could not
have astOnished Joshua more than this
unlooked-for escapade of the Indians
astOnished the president He hallooed.
entreated and tried 10 explain all; but
the Indians kept straight on their course
to the shore, and made with all their
speed for the woods-the last President
Wheelock ever saw or heard of them. ="
80 Mr.. Webster had TO 90 on with the
case without the Indians This anecdote
used to amuse him exceedingly; and
Judge Story would join in with his
happy, light-hearted laugh, which only
those who knew him can appreciate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-02

Rufus Choatc began his career AZ a
lawyer in Essex County, and acquired a
brilliant reputation there before remov-
ing to Boston. One Of the early cases in
which he attracted public attention, was
what Is now known among the traditions
OF the Essex County as " the turkey
case" A man was accused of stealing
a turkey, anu wa, tried before a Justice
Of the peace. The trial was held in a
small hall in the third story.
The hall was crowded to excess. and 40
were the stairs down 20 The sidewalk.
Mr.. ChOate was engaged for the defense.
and it was his eloquence which drew
the crowd. According 10 the tradition.
he was more eloquent on that occasion
than in any Of the great cases of his
later life, Tee few now living who then
heard him, love to tell Of the wondrous
magnetism which held the crowd spell
bound. Those at the top Of the stairs
who heard single sentences, reported
them to the unlucky ones below. The
man was acquitted, and the tradition is
fully rounded by including the rumor
that few months after the trial Mr..
ChOatc met his clientand said, abruptly.
" should really like to know IL You
stole that turkey"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-02
Don't Go 10 the City.

A member Of Congress lately asserted
that there were four hundred thousand
unemployed people in and about the
City Of New York, compelled to live by
begging or plundering. The assertion
was gross exaggcratiOn Of a lamentable
fact. Probably there Is not One-fOurth
Of that number. Nevertheless, IL is true
that not only New York, but all cities,
areOvercrowded.
The tendency is 10 crowd them still
more. Thousands Of young men in the
country are looking forward 10 the time
when they can gOtO some large city, and
there find employment. They DO not
know that the chances for success in life
are far greater in the country than In
the city. One ont Of hundred in a
city may be able 10 lay up little money,
and one out Of two thousand may be
come wealthy; q small portion will live
in comparatively comfortable circum-
stances; the rest, even If they get and
keep constant employment, are drudges,
who work hard, get poor pay, besides
being being condemned 10 unwholesOme
diet, and 10 breathe foul air IN tlN
country very few men have an excuse
for being wretchedly poor.
The nation would be richer, happier
better, If the excess Of population in the
cities would remove to fertile farms,
either in New England or in the West,
and engage in tilling the soil. II is an
occupation quite a. honorable a. selling
dry goods, and far more desirable than
the drudgcry Of confinement Of city life
that wears out the body befOre'old age
comes, and no adequate wages to sustain
life in return.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-02
"I'm Mr.. Theodore Hook,

Strolling, one day, arm in arm with
Daniel Terry, the actor, up street in
soho, Hooks nostrils were assailed 10y
most sayory odor. Looking down an
area, he saw the servants i'm the kitchen
below dressing up u very fine dinner.
party no Doubt" said Terry jolly
dogsl what FEAST l, should like to
make one of them" "fn take bet
do" replied Hook "Call for me here
at ten" Leaving his friend, he mounted
the steps and knocked at the door. Be
licving him to be one of the expected
guests, the servant conducted him 10 the
drawing-room, where n number of per
sons were already assembled. Making
himself perfectly ut home, he had half a
dozen people about him, laughing at his
bon mots, before the host discovered
that n stranger was present. 81 beg
you pardon, sir" he said, addressing the
unlimited one, "your nameY / did not
quite catch it; servants are 40 incorrect"
Smith, sir, Smith," replied the un-
blushing Theodore; "don't apologize;
you are quite right. sir, servants are
great blockhcads; l remember most re-
markable instance of their Mistakes
But really, SIR" interrupted the host,
mildly, al did not anticipate the
pleasure of Mr.. Smiths company to
dinner. Whom do you suppose you are
addressingT' "Mr. Thompson. of
course" answered Hook. "an old friend
of my fathers. | received n kind invi-
tation from you, yesterday, on my arri-
val from Liverpool, to dine with you to-
day family party; come in boots, you
said" The host Mt once disclaimed the
name of Thompson, or any knowledge of
the yivacous Smith. "Good heavens
then | have come 10 the wrong house."
exclaimed the hoaxer; "my dear sir,
how can ! apologizeY so awkward, too,
and have asked friend to call for me-"
The old gentleman, probably thinking so
witty parsonage would make an excel
lent addition To his party, begged him to
remain. With profusion of apologies
Hook Mt first pretended TO decline--ulti-
mately accepted. Everybody was de-
lighted with him. all the evening he
kept up constant fire of wit and repair
tee, and ultimately sat down 10 the
piano, and sang eXtempore verses on
every one present. In the midst of this
the door opened, and, true to his APP
pointment, in walked Terry; at the sight
of whom, striking II new key, he sang:
"pm very much pleased with your fare,
Your cellars m fine as your cook;
My friends MIR. Terry the player
And I'm MIR. Theodore Hook"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-02-02
Not the Kind She Wanted.
Cincinnati Breakfast Table. !

Are these young chickens" asked a
lady of market woman.
oh, yes, indeed, lady. They're nice
and tender--as fine as any YOU ever
saw" said the woman.
They don't look Live it." remarked
the customer, pinching one of them
critically.
It's the honest Christian truth I'm
telling you, lady. / raised EN- myself.
and could give you their age To day If
my old man was here, for he put il down
in the almanac the sclf-same day they
was hatched. And they're nice and fat.
too, lady see, holding up the choicest
i'm the lot.
You're quite sure they are not
tough, then? Young chickens are some
times nearly as tough as old ones, you
know"
Yes, yes; very true. But Pm GER
tain you'll find these tender. had a
couple out of the same brood for dinner.
Tuesday, and they were rs nice rs could
be-"
The customer opened her purse and
took out brand new trade dollar, as she
placed her basket on the stall, and the
market woman hustled around with
feeling of charity in her heart for all
humanity, as she brought out fresh
quire of wrapping paper. and prepared
10 fill what she believed would be the
biggest order of the morning.
You'll stand by all you've said about
those chickensT' queried the lady,
pausing with the coinin her hand; "and
believe YOU are here every market, amt
your
"Oh, yes, lady; I'd sooner haveevrey
one of 'em spile on my hands than To
say single word that wasn't true, and
If you don't find il just as | told YOU,
come back and getSour money"
They won't do for me then" said
the lady, putting back the money and
picking up her basket, 81 want n fowl
thatll do TO make soup of for "A couple O
days without falling all TO pieces, and
then do FOR pot-pie afterwards. Times
are very hard, and it takes close figuring
to keep boarders nowadays without
losing money"
The market woman stood with her
hands on her hips and watched the
landlady in speechless wonder until her
figure was lost in the crowd, and then
she huddled down again over her char
coal furnace and muttered:
Why didn't stick to the truth and
close out the lot TO her. She may search
this market over and not find anything
that ever wore feathers than can stand
bilin' like these old roosters will. Well,
well; honesty's the best policy after all.
but it don't always look that way. Here
you are, lady-chickens2 Just the thing
Tor boarders. Three years old last fall.
and tougher'n boot-black."