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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

CALArs.-Rev. Orrin Davis will exchange with
Rev. Horace Herrick, Of South Woodbury., next
Sabbath. On the evening of the same day Mr.
Herrick will deliver lecture to young people, at
the Christian church. The next quarterly meet
ing of the Christian society will be held here, to
commence Friday afternoon, October ith. "A
class in Townsends commercial law has been
formed at the graded school. =. The school house
in District No. 10 is approaching completion.
When finished it will be convenient and conmodi-
Gus, and is the seventh school house recently
built in town....H. w. Lilley lost n valuable colt
some days since in the following manner: The
colt was running in company with several others,
being the second In the train. The forward colt
stepped upon one end Of a stake, throwing up the
other end Just in time to have it enter the breast
of the second colt. The greenbackers held a
meeting at Fast Calais last Saturday evening to
discuss the resolution that "money should be
written we promise to receive as well as we
promise to pay" They brought out nothing
new in their theme, nor did they accomplish any
thing more toward reconcilng the irrational doe
trines already advanced. Their list comprises be-
tween twenty and thirty names, not more than one
ortwo of which are prominent in either party. The
next meeting is one week from next Saturday
evening, at Christian church vestry, when they
propose to discuss the resolution that The con-
tinuaton of the bond is the pepetuation of the
debt" Their arguments are full of /" bristling
generaities." In fact, they are altogether too
general Facts and reliable figures would add
greatly to their value Among them are such
crushing truths as THE national debt has in
creased billion aud a half since the war"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

THE FAvoRTE DocroR CoMINd.-J, p Bryant
NJ. d., the magnetic physician OF Rochester n
Y, whose cures of disease are well known through
out the world, and whose success is well known 10
the citizens of Montpelier through former visits
here, will remain at the Pavilion from September
sd until October ith, and will be- happy to see
his friends and former patrons
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS DIRECTORY. -Samp-
son, Davenport 4 Co., ll5 Franklin street. Boston,
Mass have issued their prospectus for the New
England business Directory for 1879. The work
will be alphabetically arranged, and so classified
that the name OF any person can easily be found,
whatever may be his occupation, or wherever his
location. This volume will also contain full
and complete list of the banks, savings banks in
surance manufacturing, gas-lght, and other in
corporated companies, post-oiices and postmasters,
newspapers, colleges, academies expresses, rail
roads, population Of each city and town, etc,
together with other useful information often re-
qured In the counting-room. Also map of New
England. Thus 1t will be seen that the New Eng
land Business Directory for 1879 will be such
complete guide to the business interests of the six
states as TO especially adapt itself to the wants
and requirements OF all business and professional
men 1t will form large octave volume OF about
fifteen hundred pages, handsomely printed on fine
paper and strongly bound Price six dollars.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

In becomes every day clearer that the Re-
publican party can have no hope for the flu
ture except on platform of honest money
and reform in political affairs. Whatever
advantages are TO be gained by alliances
with the advocates of initiation will inure TO
the democratic party. IL is encouraging TO
see that Republicans everywhere are begin
ming TO appreciate this truth and act upon it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

THE st. Louis Globe Democrat says " The
address delivered by President Hayes at st.
Paul deserves to be classed as the best of
his public utterances. There is no nonsense
about it, no sickly sentimentality or tawdry
effort at establishment. 1t is sound and
statesmanlike from beginning to end, and
will make the best campaign document yet
prepared for the fall canvass"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

RESUMPTION is sure to be accomplished.
1t will come about without the slightest jar
to the business of the country, and when IL
comes the relief from the suspense will be a
grateful stimulus to business. Then nearly
two hundred millions of coin will be re-
leased for circulation, the reviving CONNER
cial and industrial activity will be acceler-
ated; business, relieved from the apprehen-
sion of the effects of resumption, will take
new life, and the year 1870 will be the mott
prosperous one that the country has ever seen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

EUROPEAN AFFAIRs.--The new and un.
looked-for turn of affairs in Europe bids fair
to lead to serious complications. Bismarck
is dissatisfied with the slow progress which
is making in carrying out the provisions of
the Berlin treaty, and calls for special con
ference to consider what shall now be done.
Beaconsfeld's theory in regard to Turkey
was to let the Sultan alone, believing that
in due time he would effect the promised
reforms. But Germany sees slim chance of
the fullfillment of this promise, and demands
more vigorous measures. In the meantime
Austria finds her holiday army of little &C.
count when called upon to encounter the
hardy mountaineers of Bosnia. Another
mobilization has been ordered, and her only
chance to subdue a petty province, which
was thought to have been worn out by wars
with Turkey, is to hurl upon it overpower-
ing numbers and conquer it by brute force.
And while the contest is going on between
Austria and Bosnia, Greece remains FESTIVE
and the new movements in Asia Minor are
likely to lead to serious consequences.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18
Among the People.


President Hayes reception among the peo-
pie of the Northwest has been cordial and
enthusiastic. His personal bearing com
bining dignity with frank cordiality, ev-
identity pleases the crowds who gather around
him. His speeches, without faint Of party
feeling, are full of sound principles and good
sense. Witness this little speech at the cap
ital of Wisconsin:
Some of our good friends think our currency
Is not cheap enough. They tell us they want eur
rency cheaper than gold and silver, and OF such
quality that It will be good at home, although II
may not be good abroad Truly that must be
very desirable quality in currency, currency
that will always stay by you. Let us talk about
that little. The champions Of this currency tell
us what they ought to have, species Of paper
which by act Of Congress should say One Dol
lar upon IT, and be worth one dollar In this coun-
try. OF course we do not want II counterfeit,
they say am afraid 1t would not be n great
while after IL was issued before IL would not he
of sufficient value to be counterfeited. They
would have the dollar printed on good paper, q
good looking picture, showing good engraving.
What does such dollar cost? They say they
want good currency. with u.s. that means n coin
dollar. We know what such dollar costs that
it represents u days work or n bushel OF wheat.
Does paper dollar represent any such unit of
labor? No. The cost OF It's production IL less
than one cent for each dollar bill. Herein GER
tainly we have great saving, n saving Of ninety
nine cents in labor over the silver or gold dollar
that costs n bushel Of wheat or days labor, as
we have seen Now that IL costs no more to print
the word Two than the word One let us i'm
prove the opportunity, make the bill read Two
Dollars and we shall save one hundred and nine
ty-eight cents. Now, my friends, II we were to
undertake to make two dollars out OF gold 1t
would cost two days labor or two bushels OF
wheat. The advantage then appears to be on the
side of the cheap currency, and let us improve
the opportunity afforded us, and make our bill
read Ten Dollars, instead OF Two or One
the cost is only one cent, instead Of ten days
labor ten bushels Of wheat, or multiples Of ten,
with no more cost than for the single dollar. We
are doing well, but not wisely, fear, for we
might not choose well, and now we will pay off
the national debt with it, and then, Mr. Senator
and Mr.. Congressman, we will pay you off in the
same; and fear they might turn upon me and
say, We'll, Mr.. President, we will pay you off
in the same kind Of money"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

THE VERY BEST REID ORGAN 1t must he ad
mitted by all in any way interested that the reed
organ supplies place in music that can scarcely
be met by any other musical instrument, MS for
the production of psalmody and sacred music OF
the different classes as well AS the delicious or
chestral effects that can be so finely initiated by
the reed, this instrument must continue to stand
pre-eminent. Nothing can atone, however, for
the disagreeable effects and absolute disgust pro
duced by the wheezy, reedy, discordant music
afforded by cheap inferior box called AN organ,
of which there are many now palmed upon the
public as mertorious Il is well known that the
Mason 4 liamlin organ, that has been before the
public for quarter of century, Is the very best
now manufactured and any in need of one Of
these superior instruments will do well to visit
the music store OF g. W Wilder who is the man
ufacturers' only authorized agent, see the new
and elegant styles, and become acquainted with
the very low prices for which they are now being
offered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

woRoEsrER-Post Hall Grand Army OF the
Republic, holds a special meeting ON Saturday
evening, September Dist. Business of importance
will come before the meeting, and full attend
ance is requested.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

THE STOCK.
There were thirty-fye pairs of oxen and steers
entered on the books and one hundred and thir-
ty-iive cattle beside, making very fine show OF
all the different breeds in the valley. The pre-
MUM oxen OF Mr. Bates and Mr., Joslyn were
simply moustrous In size and some Of the Devon
cows were very handsome and fat; one exhibited
by n d, House weighed ten hundred and fifty
pounds.
l.. X. Joslyn exhibited his large herd of Dur
hams and also one beautiful, black thoroughbred
Dutch heller one-year-old and many others in
the cattle pens deserve honorable mention.
The thoroughbred Durham bull one-y old,
exhibited by n d. Phelps, one of our young
farmers, was pronounced by some to be the
handsomest one ever ON the ground,
FLORAL HALL.
All those most interested in the appearance Of
Foal Hall will remember that we did not feel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

Watsfeld Cornet Band, fifteen pieces, were in
attendance and furnished plenty of good music.
1t is one more of the possessions of which this
valley may well be proud, and we trust their SER
vices are well appreciated.
And so the fair has closed Does 1t pay? we
think ii does; its social features, its healthy,
kindly competitions, and laudable ambitions, are
all beneficial to people, and instructive to the
young and old.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

After the address, the premiums were declared
from the speakers stand by the secretary and
then the races were called. There were three OF
them the first open To all horses that never trot-
ted for money, purse thirty dollars; the second
for horses that have never beaten three minutes
purse thirty dollars; and the third open to all
horses, purse thirty dollars. Horses in all the
races except the last, to be owned or kept within
the limits Of the society three months previous to
the fair. The following is the score of the race
for horses that never trotted for money;
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

The trotting was fair, and the last race was par
ticularly good, the first purse being very closely
contested by Fleetwood and Red Hot.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

Notwithstanding the cloudy aspect of the
weather on Thursday, the second day, very
large crowd were on the grounds, and all seemed
to feel well and happy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18
Trip 10 Cancels HUMP.

Rev G. T. Flanders Of Lowell, Mass, Int n
native Of Orange, Vt, whose breezy but bcauti-
full heights he usually visits for his vacations, re-
Gently made a ong-contempated trip to Cancels
Hump, which he thus graphically describes:
In company with Mr. Frank IIuntington-a
young friend and reative-wc left Montpelier on
the six O'Clock a. NJ train for Ridley's Station
distant twenty miles. We we're plentifully pro-
vided with shooting-irons, dinner and other para
phernalia necessary 10 make the ascent safe
and tolerably comfortable. Ridleys Station is
six miles from the summit; and that same six
miles involved the severest walk and climbing
ever encountered. The Hump stands up against
the western sky four thousand one hundred and
eghty-three feet. For the last three miles there
Is no road, and for most OF that distance scarcely
the vestige of a pathway water-courses and
gullies being the only indications Of direction and
the only way Of ascent For the last mile it is
sheer climb over bare rocks and lodges verging,
In places, close upon the incline Of the roof Of
house. From the foot Of the mountain to the
Cancels Back Is n dense, unbroken forest, over
which silence, that can almost be felt, reigns
Bear and catamount sometimes prowl in that
forest but we heard no living thing save the
chuck Of single red squirrel, and saw nothing
having life, save now and then a fly. The springs
and little rvuets, swollen and made lively by re-
cent rains, leaped down the mountain side, and
in low minor KEY made more solemn and muir
murous the whispers that stole through the asles
and avenues of the dark odd wood Most ex-
qusite fragrance from barks and leaves, and wild
flowers and berries RECALLED the senses and stole
our love away from the outer world of civiliza-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

All those most interested in the appearance of
Fonl Hall will remember that we did not feel
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-05-30
A Baptism Of Hundreds.

On Sunday morning the roads and
lanes leading across Chimborazo Park
were filed with persons, white and
black, male and female, from the gray
haired sire to the infant in arms, all
hurrying in the direction of Gillie's
Creek to witness the great baptizing.
By ten o'clock in the morning at least
1000 persons had assembled on the
York River Railroad and the surround
ing hills, and the long line of new con-
verts. male and female, in twos, ar
rived on the ground and stood in readi-
ness on either side of the stream-thc
males on one side and the females on
the other.
The females were dressed in white,
with white turbans around their heads.
and the men with white shirts, and
white handkerchiefs around their
heads, awaited patiently under the
burning sun the arrival of their turn
After the singing of hymn and short
prayer, the Rev. Scott Gwathmay, ac-
companied by one of his deacons,
stepped down into the water, and the
baptizing was begun.
The females were served first, and
they were quickly disposed of. to make
room for others in waiting. The men
outnumbered the women. By 1880
the ceremony was over, and 233 per-
sons had been immersed by one man.
The converts, for the most part, were
very quiet and undemonstrative, but
occasionally some manifestations of re-
ligious fervor would break out. One
old woman, at least seventy years OF
age, walking on crutches, hobbled to
the pool and was among those baptized.
She was taken in the arms of stalwart
deacon and borne out to the dressing.
room. = Richmond (Ea.) State.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-05-30

was a governess in the family at the
time of Mrs. Kent's death, whose place
and authority she assumed with un-
seenly haste. She even had the bad
taste to make disparaging remarks about
Constance's dead mother, and these
heartless words kindled thirst for re-
venge ir the young girls heart. The
plan Of this was as studied and delib-
crate as it was horrible. Little Francis
was the step-mother's only son, whom
she loved as the apple of her eye. Con-
stance, too, loved the child, but her
hate outmastered her love, and she
butchered it in cold blood, knowing that
in no other way could she SO effectively
wiring with anguish the heart of her
detested step-mother.
That a sweet, sixteen-year-old En-
glish girl Of good family and education
should be capable Of such depth of
depravity goes far to substantiate a
certain cardinal tenet of the old the
ology; while her confession, even to the
endangering of her neck, after long
suppression of the guilty secret, is but
another evidence of the existence Of q
conscience which, however long it may
remain dormant. can never wholly die.
Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-05-30
Undue Familiarity.

The late DR.. Sprague, of Albany. was
a gentleman of the old school type, of
remarkable courteousness of manner
and Of corresponding reverence of feel
ing. He never tritied with the names
of prominent men, and it is hardly
probable that he could suppose anyone
would use his name with undue famil-
iarity. The following anecdote Illus
trative Of this characteristic of the
grand old man, was related to us by
one of his SONS. and subsequently ac-
knowledged, with q hearty laugh, by
the older son of whom it was told:
One day, at the tea-table, this son.
then in business in Albany, but living
at his fathers house, spoke of "Char-
ley Bridgman." The name arrested
his fathers attention, and he said:
my son, Of whom arc you speak
ingp"
SOf Mr.. Bridgman, father" was the
reply.
Williama''
"Why yes, father; why notP''
"Why notp my son, because such
familiarity in connection with prom
inent preacher is unbecoming. / am
quite surprised and shocked at your
freedom; and hope he has no knowl-
edge Of it. /"
"Why yes. he has, father. ! have
called him Charley to his face!
80 Charley to his face; and does he
call you William
well no! father NO; can't say that
he does.
"Well, what does he call you thenF
/" Generally he calls me Bill. !"
This was too much for the good Doc
tor, and with ill-suppresaed sympathy
with the mirth that rang round the
tea-table. he made god his retreat q
Chicago Standard.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-05-30
A New Submarine Torpedo Boat.

A new torpedo boat, designed to
work under water, has just been brought
under the notice of the Admiralty, and
a model four feet eight inches long has
been made. The boat was originally
designed by the late Lord Milton, who
was well known at Wentworth Wood
house for his skill as mechanic, as
sisted by Mr.. Turner, of the same
place, and recently improved by Mr..
Councillor White, Of Thorpe, near
Rotheram.
The new torpedo boat is intended to
work under water by means Ut COM
pressed air, and in every respect re-
sembles huge fish. In the forepart
or head there are two large eyes, from
which radiate a strong electric light
that will exhibit the keel of an enemy's
vessel for a considerable distance,
while powerful ram is placed just
above, capable of penetrating an IRON
clad. In what may be termed the nos
tril there is revolving-gun worked by
by draulic power and fired by electricity
with new explosive, one pound OF
which, in recent test, displaced 137
tons of iron stone in stu. The tail
plays an important part, for it is not
only the propeller, but, being perforated
on either side, serves to expel either
water or foul air. There are no masts.
the deck being level, while inside the
boat is divided into compartments
charged with compressed air.
The boat is sunk to the depth re-
quired by taking water in at the bot
tom, and she could then remain under
water, Mr.. White states, from three to
nine hours, while in attacking vessel
the speed would be about eighteen
knots an hour.
The gun, which was the invention OF
Lord Milton, differs from all others.
1t is rotary, but has four chambers,
placed like the spokes Of a wheel, SO
that while one shot is being fired sec
ond is being charged, third sponged
and fourth cleaned, so that the shots
can be fred in rapid succession. Such
is the brief outline of the latest inven-
ton connected with torpedoes, the in
ventors of which state that they can
prove that it can accomplish all that
has been said it was capable OF doing.
London Times.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-05-30

A good story is told of Mr.. Scranton,
of Madison, the ex-President Of the old
Shore Line Railroad. In q train that
was on the way to New London, a short
time ago, Gov. Hubbard was passen-
ger. His Excellency sat quietly read
ing a newspaper. In seat on the
other side of the car, and at the rear of
the Governor, sat our old friend Clark,
of Chester, and Mr.. S. HI. Scranton, of
Madison. The former. who had just
been using his handkerchief, said to
Mr.. Scranton, with slight fiirt of the
handkerchief in the intended direction,
That's Gov. Hubbard
stIs it, indeed?n said Scranton: ssPve
been waiting to see him, and get ac-
quainted with him; and I'll speak to
him =
Whereupon Mr.. S. quietly went three
seats ahead and addressed Railroad
Commissioner Arnold, of HaddaE:
..Good morning, Gov. Hubbard; I've
been waiting to make your acquaint-
ance; / am S. H. Scranton, of Madi-
son.
Mr.. Arnold stared, but bowed; and
his new friend proceeded:
1.-The fact is, Governor, I'm about as
much of Democrat as Republican;
vote to suit myself. I've been thinking,
Governor, that would like an appoint
ment on the Railroad Commission, and
| if you can fill the next vacancy with
my appointment I would feel much
| gratifed."
Mr.. Arnold bowed again.