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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
The Charm of Reserve.

DO not be too anxious TO give away your.
self, to wear your heart upon your sleeve.
1t is not only unwise, it is wrong, to make
your secret soul common property; for you
bring the delicate things of the heart into
contempt by exposing them to those who
cannot understand them. If you throw
pearls before swine, they will turn again
and rend you. Nor again, should you claim
too much openness, as a duty due to you,
from your child your friend, your wife, or
your husband. Much of the charm of life
is ruined by exactng demands of conf
dence. Respect the natural modesty of the
soul its more delicate flowers of feeling
close their petals when they are touched too
rudely. Wait with curious love- with eager
interest, for the time when, all being har-
monious, the revelation will come of its own
accord, undemanded. The expectation has
its charm, for as long as life has something
to learn, life is interesting; as long as
friend has something to give. friendship is
delightful. Those who wish to destroy all
mystery in those they love, to have every
thing revealed, are unconsciously killing
their own happiness. 1t is much to be with
those who have many things to say to us
which we cannot bear now. 1t is much to
live with those who sometimes speak to us
in parallels, if we love them. Love needs
some indefniteness, in order to keep its
charm Respect, which saves love from the
familiarity which degrades it, is kept vivid
when we feel that there is a mystery in
those we love which comes of depth of char
acter. Remember that in violating your
own reserve, or that of another, you destroy
that sensitiN eness of character which makes
so much of the beauty of character; and
beauty of character is not so common as to
make it not cruel thing to spoil it
.Stopford 4. Brooke.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
The Old Man.

Don't laugh at that old gentleman, boys,
1t is true, he is an odd object He is queer
and crooked, and his voice is thin and reedy,
but don't let him see you laugh at him. He
looks as though he could have nothing more
of any Importance to do in the world. And,
indeed, the grave for him is very near, and |
think he will not be sorry to lie down in it,
But think of this, boys once he was young
young as you are. lie went to school
doubtless in a blue jacket with brass but
tons, aud neat ruiiled collar, such as boys
wore in his day. lie hoped to be doctor
or lawyer. He was blithe and light upon
his feet, He whistled as he came up the
street. Perhaps he could jump farther and
throw his ball better than you. Yes, he was
young once and if you live you will be a,
old as he-as old and feeble some day. Youi
limbs will totter, you will lean upon a cane
your voice will be shrill aud weak, aud YOU
hopes and ambitions dead, and the grave
near. So don't laugh at the old man, boys
but treat him with kindness aud respect.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
Save the Little Ones.

few years ago, steamer was coming
from California. The cry of Fire Fire
suddenly thrilled every heart. Every effort
was made to stay the ilames But in vain
1t soon became evident that the ship must
be lost. The only thought now was self
preservation. The burning mass was headed
Tor the shore, which was not far oil. A
passenger was seen bucking his belt OF GOLD
around his waist, ready to plunge into th,
waves. just then pleading voice arrested
him. Please sir, can you swim 7" A ohild'i
blue eyes were piercing into his deepest soul
as he looked down upon her, Yes, child,
can swim" Well, sir, won't you please t.
save me Z" I" | cannot do both" }" he thought
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
!Thf Name !Gnrle.



Little lost darling. come back to mel
lie in my arms as You used to dol
Here Il the place where your head should be.
Here Ia the bosom waiting for YOU
Let me hut feel again on my breast
The velvet touch OF your tiny hand;
Your roae-leaf lips to my own close prcsi
My cheek by your balmy breathngs famed.
See here; shut tight my weary eycs.
As thousands Of times I've done in play.
When nnciose them In soft surptlsc
Ring ont q laugh in your sweet old way.
Come TO me, come 10 mo, precious one
am 20 heari-sck and sad and lom
Naked ns nature without the sun,
Now that the light Of my life has gone.
You sleep in tho churchyard all alone.
No one to watch by your narrow bed
The wind DER your tender body blown
And nleht-dcws drip your bnhy-head.
mol In the luminous delds above
Angels another now star have set.
They may surround you with ceaseless love.
Shield you from sorrow and sinning-yet
Heaven cannot need Won 20 much as
Legions Of cierubs 1t had before.
Baby, my baby. why did You die2
Come 10 your mother. my own, once more
Little lost darling, come back to mel
Lie in my arms as You used to dol
Here is the place where your head should he
Here on the bosom waiting for youi Solicited
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15

The RuLE.-llow may Christian take
pleasure in the world by having respect to
three things-whether it be lawful, expedi-
ent, or becoming. The pleasure must be
lawful there can be no safety in a sinful
delight; that which is absolutely evil can by
no circumstance be made good. Pleasure
therefore, first must have the warrant, that
that it be without sin; then the measure
that it be without excess. If the cup be
evil we may not taste it though good, YET
not carouse it. Reason forbids us both tC
touch known poison and to be drunk witt
Wholesome wine. Let us be sure that oul
delight excludes not the presence of God
we may please ourselves so long as we dc
not dlsplease him. Let us use pleasure il
God, from God, TO God in God, lawfully
from God, thankfully; TO God, that is, Il
his glory,-Thomas Adams.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
4" An Infant Child"

Is there anything so beautiful 2 Look at
its little hands. Can any sculptor match
them Behold the light OF its eyes. Does
any flower of earth open with such glory
Look upon the rose, the lily, the violet as
they first open their eyes upon the world
Ali there is no such light in any of them
"Where did you get your eyes so bue2'
"Out of the heavens as came through"
where did you get this pearly ear ?"
God spake, and 1t came out to hear"
A man is far gone, a woman farther, when
the child which comes TO them, the mmorta
clasp of their two hearts, is not so beautfu
in their sight Earth has no honor so great
as the parentage of AN immortal. Heaven
no higher dignity.-Rev. s. S. Mitchell.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
Raihoad !Time GABLE.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD LINEi
Commencing on Monday April 9d, 1878,
Trains Goiny south and Fast.

Trains GoinD south and Fast.
Leave Montpelier at 00T a. NJ, Ia p. Nj, 025 +
NJ, and II 90 p NJ
MaII-renvcs st. Albans at 100 A. NJ Montpelier at 9O7
NJ, for BOSTON, New London. Springfield, New York and
intermediate points.
Day Expres--Leavcs Rouses Point at 1880 A. NJ Mon
treai at A. M st. Alhans Mt 1900 NJ, Burlington al
l220P. NJ, Montpelier at la NJ, for Boston via Lowell
Mixed Train-e,ves ST. Albans at 500 p. NJ Huntington
at 705 p ", Montpelier at a25 p NJ, for Northncld.
Night Express From ogdenshurg, Montreal, st. Al
bans and burlington, leaves Montpelier at Hoo r. NJ.
York and intermediate points.
Trains GoinD North and West.
Leave Montpelier Mt 4. IL A. W., 610 A. NJ, II 90 a.
NJ, 345 p. M, and 5.55 p. NJ.
Express MalLeaves Boston via fitchbutg at $50 A. NJ
via Lowell at 500 A. NJ, New London at $40 4. NJ,
Springfield at 500 A. NJ, Montpelier at 95 p. for
Burlington, ST. Albans, Montreal and Ogdensburg.
Accommodation Train-Leaves Northneld at 500 a.
Ne Montpelier at 6l0 4. NJ for Burlington, 81. Adams,
st. Johns and Montreal
Mixed-Geaves W. II. Junction at 800 A. NJ, Norhneld at
l04b A. NJ. Arrive at Montpelier at ll.25 a. NJ.
Accommo Leaves Montpelier at II 90 A. NJ, for
Burlington, St hbSns Rouses Point and Richford
Accommodation Train-Leaves white River juno
ton at 80 7. NJ Montpelier at bbh p NJ, for Bntng-
ton and st. Albans.
Night Express-Leaves Boston via Lowell at $50
via Fitchbufg at 500 =. New York at 800 r. NJ,
Springfield at 500 p NJ, Montpelier ut AM for Bur
lngton st. Alhans, Montreal and ogd'bg and the West
Trains leave Montpelier for Barre at 632 A. NJ and l2lj
and425P. Returning, leave Barre at 7OA. Mand 100
p. NJ, and $40 p. NJ.
Sleeping are attached TO Night Express trains running
between Montreal Roson, Montreal and SPRING
field and New York via Troy, and parOr 10 Day EN
press between Boston and Montreal.
Through tickets for Chicago and the West for sale at the
principal stations j. W. HOBART. General Sup't.
st. Albans, Vt, April 20, ISIS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
Economy.

Beware of little expenses-a small leak
will sink a great p.'-Franklin. " He
that is taught to live upon little owes more
to his fathers wisdom than he that has a
great deal left him does to his fathers care"
Penn. i had rather see my courtiers
laugh at my avarice than my people weep at
my extravaganza. e."-LouiS XII. No man
is rich whose expenditure exceeds his means,
and no one is poor whose incomings exceeds
his outgoings. halliburton. Let honesty
and industry be thy constant companions,
and spend one penny less than thy gains ;
then shall thy hide-bound pocket soon begin
TO thrive, and will never again cry with the
empty belly-ache; neither will creditors in
suit thee, nor want oppress, nor hunger bite
nor nakedness freeze thee. The whole hem
isphere will shine brighter, and pleasure
spring up in every corner of thy heart. Now,
therefore, embrace these rules and be happy.
Danish the bleak winds of sorrow from thy
mind and live independent. Then shalt
thou be a man, and not hide thy face at the
approach of the rich, nor suffer the pain of
feeling little when the sons of fortune walk
at thy right hand for independency, whether
little or much, is good fortune, and places
thee on even ground with the proudest of
the golden fleece. Oh, then, be wise, and
let industry walk with thee in the morning,
and attend thee until thou reachest the
evening hour for rest. Let honesty be the
breath of thy soul, and never forget to have
penny when all thy expenses are enumer-
ated and paid; then shalt thou reach the
point of happiness, and independence shall
be thy shield and buckler, thy helm and
crown then shalt thy soul walk upright,
nor stoop to the silken wretch because he
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15

You are coward, if afraid to tell the
truth when you should do so. You are a
coward when you insult the weak, You are
a coward ii afraid to do right il you shrink
from defending your opinion, from main
tanning that which you know to be just and
good and you are especially a coward if
you know certain things of yourself, and
care not to own them TO yourself,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15

HAVE known vast quantities of nonsense
talked about bad men not looking you in the
face. Don't trust that conventional idea.
Dishonesty will stare you out of counten-
ance any day in the week, if there is any
thing TO be got by it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15

NOTHING is easier than fault-fnding. No
talent no self-denial, no brains, no charac-
ter are required to set up in the grumbling
business. But those who are moved by a
genuine desire to do good have little time
for murmuring or complaint.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
Speech and Silerce.

The meekness which Christ honors and
commends, the long-suffering and patience
which he manifested in his life, the willing
ness TO suffer wrong rather than do wrong
these appear to be at great discount in the
world, and even amongst many who lay claim
to the name of Christ, without displaying
that mind which was in him. That, very
frequently, silence is the best reply that can
be given, is not credited by many. But it
is certainly the very best reply which can be
given, under many circumstances. 1t is
more overwhelming for the children of the
father of lies than the severest reproofs can
be. Why reply to every malicious declara-
tion that may be made against us2 Why
do we endeavor TO cast from us every
false accusation that may be brought for
ward ? Why resent the insults which we
may be called upon to endure Following
the holy example of Jesus, may grace be
given us to be silent as he was, and when re-
viled, not to revie again; when suffering
threatening not, but committing our cause
to him that judgeth righteously. Let no
words of ours be heard, but let the voice of
an upbraiding reproving, condemning con-
science sound forth in all its power-speak-
ing far more in our favor than any reply
which we could offer. Feeble as we all are
so inclined to lose control over ourselves, and
to be carried too far by our feelings, how
much better at times is silence than any
other reply which we might Offer To bear
injuries in all meekness, to be silent under
abuse, to resent not, but commit all to him
who judgeth righteously, is no evidence of
weakness but rather of power; it is not
thing which need call forth the least shame
within us, but rather cause for thanksgiving
and rejoicing that we have been enabled
through divine grace to initiate the perfect
example of our Lord, and to endeavor TO
display the mind which was in him.-The
lfnrnrinn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
New eIdrerfisrmenfs.
For Salei

ONE FIVE HORSE POWER PORTABLE
ENGINE. with capacity Of eight horse power. mnnufac
tued by Shepcy n Wells Binghampton, n. V. Said engine
Is n perfect running order aud will he sold cheap Parties
3l-tf FISHER Il COTTON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
MARBLE WORK
Al
Greatly Reduced Rates.

First-IIis location unsurpassed, having railroad ta
cites direct TO all the great marble quarrs of the saei
and also being situated within two miles ot as hne granite
quarTies IA the state affords.
Second-Being practical and experienced workman
himself, he thereby saves the expense of foreman IN
his shop.
ThirdHe Keeps travelling agents securing the coun
try, at a great expense Of time and money.
Fourth-Hens, help and other expenses being much
cheaper than In large towns lie Is thereby enabled to sell
work at much smaller profits
Parties wishing for any description of Marble Gran
lite Work Will nnd constantly hand large and well
finished stock at prices to suit the times,
ardwck, March Is, 1873. 27-39
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
PLANTS! PLANTS! PlANTS!

The subscriber wishes inform the ladies Of Montpelier
aud vicinity that he has hand choice collection of Bed
ding and lIopse Plants in what formerly the Reading
Room, in the Of r. G. Phnney's bookstore which he
offers for sale cheap. Call and for yourselves.
Entrance through Mr. phnneys store.
1885 H. W KEMPTON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15
Wew eIdrertisemenfs.

DASTURING TO LEA good Pasture, two miles
from this village, the Worcester Branch road Ap-
ply to MRS. 4. GARY.
Montpelier, VT, April Is, 1873. 3l-3i
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-15

REAsoNs why H. r.. MACK
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-10
Peeps at the Planets.

Neptune. the most remote of the
planets in the solar system, is about
2,700, ,000.0 900 miles from the sun.
1t is supposed that Mercury has
mountains higher that our Himalayas,
and volcanoes in q state of activity.
Out of oil the myriad lights in the
heavens, the earth is only visible to
the Moon, Mars, Mercury and Venus.
The earth is seven hundred and
forty mine times smaller than Saturn,
and its mean distance from US is over
81 100000 miles.
Uranus can never see US at all, IS it
is !. .753, 3,000,0 900 miles from the sun.
The temperature of Mercury is sup
posed to he seven times hotter than our
torrid zone. Therefore. if it is inhab-
tied. it must be by . people who are very
differently constituted from ourselves.
1t is believed that Venus has an
atmosphere much like ours, and mount
ain-peaks five or six times higher than
the Teneriffe, their sides bright with
flowers. and birds of brilliant plnmage.
The moon never leaves our globe;
Therefore, it is called our satellite.
Though to US it appears hrger than
the stars, it is really smaller than any
of them, but it is much nearer to us.
Astronomers have calculated that
the mountains and extinct volcanoes in
the moon are higher than any on our
earth.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-10
The Modern Farmer.
From the Burlington Hsvkeye

From the Burlington Hswkeye
The pipe Of the quail in the st1bble
fell;
The scent of the new mown hay;
And all day long the shout and the
song
OF the reapers so far away.
The restless racket amid the gram.
The noise of the machine:
And ever again the howl of pain
Come over the meadow green.
Oh, sweet is the field where the mead.
ow lark fits
And sings. as it scars aud dives;
Where the granger sits. and yalls as he
gifts
His fingers among the knives
No longer we hear on the hillsides sere
The scythe-stone's clinkety -clink;
But the reaping machine cuts his leg off
/ ween,
Before ever the man can think.
With foreboding and tears his good
wife hears
The man Of the house says good-by;
To return, in sooth, with q horse rake
tooth
Sticking four inches out of his eye.
/ When the threshers come in with hal
| loo and din,
How burdened with sorrow the hour.
I When they pause to scan what Is left
of the man
/ Chawed up in an eight horse power
/ Oh 1.-the and listen! Prom over the hills
What voice for the doctor begins?
'Tis the stoker who fell, and awful to
/ tell
The steam harrow ran over his legs.
Thus all day long, with mirth and
song,
They laugh at the dreaded alarms;
Though the waving field shall its har-
vest yield
Of fingers and legs and arms.
Then pity the sorrow of poor old
granger
Whose mangled limbs have borne
him to the fence
Who braved. with reckless courage
untold danger
/ And run his farm with modern i'm
/ plemcnts.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-10
REPUBLICAN,
TERRITORIAL CONVENTION

DY ORDER OF THE REPUBLICAN TERRI.
ID torisl Central Committee, duly assembled
pursuant to notice this 18th day Of July, A. d.
1878. at New Tacoma, Washington Territory, no.
tice is hereby given that REPUBLICAN TERRI
T0RIAL CONVENTION is called TO assemble at
Vancouver. Clarke County, w. T., on
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-10

A SHARP little girl in Chicago got
ou, of patience with her bashful lover s
backwardness. and 50 brought matters
TO A favorable climax by saying TO him.
L really believe you are afraid tn ask
me to marry you. for you know | would
say yes.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-10
Fire Insurance Association

OFFER FOR SALE TO THE TRADE ONLY
Tenants Ale, pints and quarts.
Bass Ale. pints and quarts.
Guinness Porter. pints and quarts.
Hsnnessey Brandy, in octsvss, and i, ? and 5
star In case.
Martell Brandy, in octaves. and l, and star
In case.
OtArd Dupuy Brandy in octaves and case.
California Grape Brandy in octaves.
Scotch Whisky. In case and bulk.
Irish Whisky, In case and balk.
Champagne-Chas. Fare. in pints and quarts !;
LAndsbergsr's California. Imperial and Private
Cuvee. in pints and quarts.
Shery-Finest Old Golden. Old 9srvey and
California. in case and bulk.
Port-Imported and California. in case and
bulk.
Bourbon Whiskies-Hotsling's genuine ]. IL.
Gutter In case and bulk White House. Univer-
sal. Miller. etc, etc.
Tobaeco-Plug. Grsnulated and Long Cut.
Cigars The Largest Stock and Rest Assortment
on Puget Sounc.
- We are the only house Ia Washing gton Ter.
ri,ory shipping Furs direct TO London, England
and are paying the highest Cash Prices. je4.dAw
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-08-10

The Committee also recommends, subject 10
any change TO De made by the respective County
Committe q, that the various County Conventions
be held at the County Seat on Saturday, the 2sth
day of September. 1878, st the hour Of O'Clock
p NJ, and that the primary meetings TO elect DEL
egates 10 the County Conventions be held ct the
hour OF one O'Clock p II. OF Saturday the 2ist day
of September, 1873. at the voting places in each
precinct This Recommendation 10 Intended only
Tor those counties which have 10 Central Com.
mittee, or when they fail to act.
By order Of the Territorial Republican Genital
Committee DANIEL BAGLEY,
Chairman OF the Committee.
BYRON BARLOW. Secretary.
New Tacoms, W. t. July 1878, Jy24-dwu
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Wednesday, the 9th day of October, 1878,

at the hour Of ten o'clock A NJ, Of said day, for
the purpose of nominating . candidate for Dele
gate to Congress. and for the transaction of such
other business as will properly come before II.
The Committee has fixed the spportionment OF
Delegates 10 said Convention follows: One
delegate at large, for every county in the Terri
tory. and one additional delegate for every one
hundred votes and for every majority portion OF
one hundred votes cast In each county at the gen.
ersl election in 1876. for the Republican Candi.
date for Delegate to Congress. Upon this basis
the various Counties Of the Territory will De en-
titled TO representation In said Convention Is fol-