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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

DAIRYMEN's AssoCIArloN-lt has been finally
decided to hold the winter meeting Of this assoc-
alton not at Montpelier, as limited at by us
lately, but at Milton. The people of Milton have
in short decided 10 do what the larger towns
of the state have been talking about doing for
several weeks, and we doubt not they will feel
themselves amply repaid for the effort and ex-
pense incurred in holding the meeting there
The meeting is to be held about the middle of the
present month
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

ANNUAL REuNIoN-Th SONS and daughters Ol
Vermont living in Worcester, Mass, will hold
their fourth annual gathering January 10th II
is expected that Henry Clark, of rutland, will
address them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

of Solodon renders 1t the most agreeable article
tooth wash II has Of the acrd properties Of thu
astrngen tooth powders and instead OF contracting the
gums it renders them rn and elastic
Breakage immateria If you have spalding- Glue at
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
9irW ~lhrrfisemrnts.
IMPORTANT LETTER
From a Distinguished Physician.

No single disease has entaled more suffering fastened
TIE breaking Of The constitution than Catarrh The
sense Of smell OF taste of sight OF hearing the human
voice the mind one and sometimes all Yield
destructive Influence. The poison distributes throughout
the system attacks every vital force, and bre Ks the
robust OF constitutions Ignored because but little under
stood by most physicians, mpotcntly assaled quacks
aud chaiians those suffering from have little hope 10
relieved Of II this side Of the II II time then
the popular Treatment o this terrible disease by remedies
within the reach ot 81 passed into hands at competent
aud Trustworthy. The and hitherto untried remedy
adone hy Dr. sanford in the preparation Of his RADICAL
CURE has my hearty approval believe II likely to
succeed when all the usual eeiie- fail because strikes
W the root Of the disease viz. the dcidfef biood while IL
heals the liberated membrane bv direct application
nasal passages. Its action Is based certain fixed rules
and unless the vital forces too far exhausted must
the great majority Of cases, effect cure.
GEORGE BEARD. NJ. -.
NUhscutt Block, FmmuglNm. OctObpr T. 1874
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

PLAINfIELD.-1he Congregational society In
this place, aided by many citizens, held festival
on Christmas Eve, at their church. Some very
fine music WAS rendered by a select choir, mostly
from East Montpelier. The children sang Christ
mas hymns; the pastor read selections from the
Scriptures, offered prayer, and spoke very briefly
a few Rotations were given and "Old Me "
came out through the fireplace in his winter dress
and unoaded his pockets into sundry stockings,
hanging on the jamb. Then the curtain was
drawn and fine tree loaded with numberess,
beautiful, understandable, pleasing and valuable
things, shed its fruit upon the eager little ones
aud some not so little, among which was fine
gold chain to somebody's wife, and several very
fine hanging lamps, one of which found its way
to the parsonage, wherein may its light long shine
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

NOTICE OF SEIZURES.-Seiz for violation nf
" Internal Revenue Laws,
IN STAFFORD VI, September 18TH 1871 stil Of nfty
gallons and apparatus
In Corinth VT November cath ls11, still ninety
gallons and apparatus.
person persons claiming the above articles
hereby notified appear before the Collector Of Internal
Revenue, his Ofce In Montpelier within thirty days from
the datc hereof and make such claim in default thereof
the same will become forfeited.
CHARLES 5. DANA. Collector.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

TnE DoINGs OF THE BoDLTY FAMILY The
brilliant and unique binding OF this volume make
it very attractive aside from interest in the story
and accompanying pictures. The book is written
by the author OF Dream Children" The mar
rtive is about very happy family Of children,
whose parents moved into the country mt a pleas
ant time of year, and who seem To have had al
especially delightful time OF it The father and
mother Of these merry children appear To have
had nothing whatever to do but to amusc interest,
and make their girls aud boys happy. 1t would
be a delightful thing II all parents could have the
same opportunity aud would improve it as well
Woven into the story several nice old ballads
like the Pied Piper of Ilamelin,' the " Little
Rid Him." the " Heir of Lime, and such like
and, altogether, the book must needs be u prime
fayorte with the children The author finds the
usual trouble in ending the book. Really there
seems great difficulty about concluding, grace
fully and roundly, child's book. Purveyors OF
stories for older folk have Il trick of finishing
their romances with wedding, rs though that
were the end of all interest and everything worth
telling in lifeas it too often is, perhaps But this
does not come properly into the province Of a
writer for children The present book ends in a
blaze of Christmas glory The design Of water
lilies on the inside of the cover is especially odd
and charming New York; Hurd 4 lloughton
Riverside Press, Cambridge For sale at Phinney' -
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE The winter term began
on Thursday of last week, with more than il
usual at this time OF the year, especially consd-
erng that such large number are out teaching
No list has been made yet but probably there are
about forty from all classes and departments
Junior class alone has sent twenty-one Most OF
them are in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massa-
chusetts, and u few IN Maine. Wages vary from
twenty To seventy dollars per month, and one,
by teaching an evening school also, is getting
| more than the last amount Most of the schools
began december 81 and continue three months.
| Dartmouth is college for teachers more than any
other in New England Very few of its students
are possessed of wealth. aud many are partially OF
wholly dependent upon themselves for support.
They teach while in college To pay expenses, and
| after they graduate To meet the Obligations theN
have incurred or Ia get means with which To studl
for some profession The COURSE also is quite
favorable, embracing the branches which are
Taught In graded or high schools, academies aud
all kinds Of fitting schools. At least two OF the
best graded schools and two of the most prominent
fitting schools in Vermont have Dartmouth grad
yates for principals besides many minor institii.
tons And this IL ~ it should be, Tor Dartmouth
is In many respects as much OF a Vermont college
! ~ those within the state lines
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

NORWICH William Brigham & Sons OF this
place, recently killed two-years-od bull that
dressed nine hundred and fifty pounds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

Sold by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists throughout
the tinted Statea ami Cnnalas, and by WEEKS Il
POTTER, Projectors, Boston, Mass. lB.2O
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
Fire Record for the Week.

NefElOuts
In MoRRsrowN.- Robert Cooks dwelling
house was burned the other day Furniture all
saved Insured
IN SPRINGFIELD. The buildings of the Union
Manufacturing Co., were burned Tuesday night
Of last week Loss, $1,000.
In BRArrLrRoRo Mrs Ellen Doyle's house
was damaged to the amount Of scotland the
occupant, n. J. Evans, lost s2oo-the other day
Insured
Is BuRLlNGroN. Charles p. Smiths flour and
feed store was partially destroyed by fire, the
9th ult Loss on building $1,000, and about the
same amount on stock insurance, SS,SOO. A large
part of the stool, was in parts Of the building I'M
touched by the fire Canse Of the fire unknown
IS wArERmRY.-About twelve o'clock last
Sunday night the building owned by George
Demmon opposite the Colby wringer buildings, at
Cobyvie, was burned. one part Of the building
was used for the Changers hall. Insured in the
Vermont Mutual for $3.50 Supposed to be the
work of an incendiary
IN Srowr-The tub factory Of Houston
Adams, in Stowe, was burned Monday night
The loss was about $500 insurance 500. The
loss falls heavily upon the young men composing
the firm, who are industrious and highly respected
They had built up a large business by honest work
and propose to rebuild Immediately.
Elsewhere.
IS PHILADELPHIA PA.-West Co., shoe deal
ers on Chestnut street, were burned out on the
18th ult Loss, $4,000; fully insured
IN FRNSKFoRp, PA--White Samson's cutlery
works were damaged by fire on the 18th nit, to
the amount of Sl5,OOO insurance, $1,000.
IN CARRolTowN, Mo.-A fire on Christmas
night destroyed nearly block of business houses
involving loss of some $4,000; insured.
lN MERpEN, CoNN.-The dwelng-house OF
John Bradley was DESTROYED by fire on Wednes-
day evening of last week Loss, $50, 900; insured.
IN Sr JoHNs, n. B--A destructive fire broke
ont ON the morning of the 10Th ult, consuming
ten buildings and causing loss of $4,000. The
insurance was light.
Is PorrsvlLLE, PA.-Wiliam Buckley's Potts
vile planning mill and contents consisting of lum-
Der and wood work, were burned by an incendiary
fire on the 18th ut Loss, S2j, 0O0 insured.
Is PINE PLAINS n Y.-1he elegant residence
of Hon William 5. Emo, at Pine Plains, was de-
stroyed by fire on the 2Gth ut, with all the CON
tents The members of the family had barely
time to escape with their lives Loss, $50, 900
insurance, $4,000 The fire caught from heater.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

The deceased leaves an aged widow, who has
been his companion through life, and also IA nu-
merous circle of children grandchildren and great
grandchildren who have delighted to soothe his
declining years
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
TWO IN ONE.

Thus combined have two grand medical agents In one
each OF which performs It's function and untedly produces
cures than any Imminent, lotion, wash plaster
before compounded In the history Of medicine Try
PRICE. 25 CENTS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
COLLINS
VOLTAIC PLASTER!
ELECTRICITY

An EIectro-tialyanic Battery combined with
highly Moderated rengthening Plaster,
forming the best Plaster for pains and aches
In the World of Medicine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-02-27
A Golden Butterfly.
San Francisco Era.

She was picture to gaze upon. If
Eve presented to the eye of Adam such
an array of irresistible attractions, then
should we speak more gently of his
"tall." She held the purse of Fortuna
tus. She was whirled up to the store
in one of the most elegant barouches
that ever graced the streets of San
Fracisco. The door of the vehicle being
thrown open by her footman, she alight-
ed and entered the store with all the
majesty of a Pompadour. She was
gettinga dress made at the expense of
81 900 in gold! 1t is needless to de-
scribe the dress. 1t was all that wealth
and ingenuity could suggest. Having
accomplished the object of her visit to
the establishment Of the modiae. she re-
entered her barouche and was driven
away to her home. which is one of the
most conspicuous and stylish residences
on Van Ness avenue. But,
No further seek her merits to disclose
nor tell the world that she adheres to
the Sardanapahan motto
Eat. drink and loveall the rests not worth a
flip.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-02-27

It was long ago found out that those
people who, according to their own
stories are the most unfortunate, are,
by no means, the most unhappy. Ali
OF NJ know what it is to enjoy the lux
ury of grievance, but there are some
of whom is justly said, that they are
unhappy unless they are miserable.
have friend who seems to me one of
the most contented Of mortals. He is
a painter by profession; he does not
paint well, but his pictures find a ready
market, and he is pleased with them
himself. He likes his pictures, but he
likes better his misfortunes. There is
nothing that delights him 30 much as
to tell about some calamity that has
just struck him. Every time we meet,
he brings out a precious morsel of this
kind for my entertainment. He was
just finishing his most profitable order
when somebody knocked over the easel
and pumped hole through the Sleep
ing Beauty's" left cheek; or, the savings
bank went up with all his earnings for
the past winter; or, a "hall thief"
walked off with his new ulster; or. the
Academy hung his best picture over
the south door in the corridor. When
l first knew him, used to make light
of these unpleasant experiences; l tried
to 'chirk him up bit." rs they say in
New England But soon found that
comfort was not what he wanted.
l know u man whose first play was
accidentally damned. If that play had
succeeded, he would have had n career.
Over how many lives has there been
thrown pleasing melancholy, by the
inability to obtain publisher. A young
friend of mine is trying to get a volume
of amiable amateur essays published;
am sure that it will be sad day for
him if his desire is gratihed. Years
ago, n young American musician was
struggling to obtain a musical education.
His friends thought, and he was sure,
that if he could only enjoy the advan-
tages of foreign study, he would turn
out tremendous fellow. Enough
money was got together finally to enable
him to obtain the education he needed
He came back from Germany, and be-
gan to play at concerts, and to publish
pieces But it proved that the mu-
steal personality which had, at last been
given means of expression was not a
beautiful one. There was something
hideous in the mans compositions.
The ugliness that existed in his early
attempts at expression had been sup
posed to be the result merely of his
lack Of training. But it was finally evil
dent that this unpleasantness was in
herent. The better he learned to ex-
press himself the worse he was off. His
life, from being merely pathetic, turned
into something tragic" The Old Cab
Is';" Syibner for March.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-02-27
Some Interesting Notes Concerning the
British Army and Navy.
Financial Reform Almanac.

Ensland's naval strength is $40 ves-
sells, Of 9l5, $50 tons burden, with 2,S19
guns, and steam power equivalent to
sells are powerful ironclads. So far as
the number stated 60, it appears that
we have an Admiral for each of the 267
vessels in commission, with thirty three
to spare for receiving, store, training
and surveying ships, dispatch and tug
vessels, yachts, etc, and forty-three
more than one for every two of the $40,
including coal depots, chapels, hospitals
and reformatories. There is n similar
glut in regard to the army. Of generals,
counting those on the active list only,
there is one for every two of the 151
regiments, with twenty and one-half to
SPARE. There is IL lieutenant colonel
for each of them, with three over, and
for every regiment there are three ma
jor generals within eighteen; six colonies
with nineteen over; fifteen lieutenant
colonies, with forty-fOur over, and nine
majors, with JIG to spare. Proportion
ately, therefore, if not actually, we are
more abundantly supplied with officers
than even the great military powers of
the continent. Ofregular troops we have
151 regiments; of militia, yeomanry and
volunteers, 4S8 regiments, making a
total of $50 regiments, to say nothing of
pensioners and reserves. We have
also sea force more powerful than
that Of any two other naval powers and
the advantage of an insuar position in
stead of open frontiers. We are in a
state Of profound peace with the world,
and may so continue if we please. Yet,
Notwithstanding all this, there are per-
sons among us who believe, or affect to
believe, that there is nothing to prevent
the landing of a hostile force of 100, 600
men upon our shores in single night,
and that there will be no safety for us
until every able bodied man among us
is trained to arms.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-02-27

Americans are never tired Of descant-
ing on the immensely OF their institu-
tons. Not long ago an Englishman
travelling in the State met a Yankee
who proudly stated that he knew Eng
land we'll 81 guess" said he, /" that l
saw pretty well the whole Of your conn-
try / was there five days last fall"
"And you saw London?" asked the en-
thralled Saxon. Certainly | did, sir
and it air tarnation big village, do
confess but we have a Fall, sir, that
would sweep the whole place to Gehen-
na in matter of about three min
utes." "And where is the Fall?' de-
manded the Englishman, who was
geographically knowing. Il mean, sir,
the Falls Of Niagara" Then, my
good man." said the Saxon, you are
mistaken. All the water that goes over
the American side Of the Falls would
not clean the teeth Of half the people
in London" And such is almost the
fact, for the part Of the Falls that comes
over in all its force and grandeur be-
longs to Britain, and not to the States.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-02-27
Prettiest Woman in Washington.
Letter to Chicago Times.


The rrettiest woman in Washington il
the wife of Representative Willis, Of
New York. Yet she is the hardest one
to describe. Her hair is dark brown
and waving, she parts it in the middle,
combs it smoothly behind her ears, and
ties it in the nape of her neck; braids
the ends in two braids about an inch
wide and wears them in loops very low
in the neck. The style is girlish, and
shows the contour of her finely shaped
head, land from the way it is dressed one
can see that there is no false hair worn.
She is rather tall, finely poised figure,
neither fat nor slender. Her eyes are
blue, dark dashed, expressive. Her face
rather long; teeth pretty; nose perfect
and complexion with roses Of health on
her checks. She is always dressed in
such way that her clothing does not
attract attention. 1t is her indescribably
beautiful face and fine form that you
admire. She has no need to depend on
dress for beauty. Her husband is i'm
mensely wealthy. Ihaveseen her often
in the gallery of the House accompanied
by one Of her children, a little girl, three
years old, so angelic in her beauty that
no painters brush could ever paint her
as she is. The night of the reception
Mrs. Willis wore pale blue brocaded
silk, high necked and elbow sleeves.
Her hair was braided in schoolgirl fash
ion, and one deep red rose stuck straight
up in the top of the plat as any child
might carelessly put it. Her husband
eye her with admiration all the even
ing. He is fat, black-eyed, bald-head-
ed, good natured man, scarcely as tall,
at least no taller, than his wife.
"Dotake me home ?" she said, late
at night, coming from brilliant circle
of gentlemen by whom she had been
surrounded toward her husband, stand
ing near me.
Say please" said the tyran.
! Please take me home" she repeated
with mock humility, and they started OIL
arm in arm, laughing like two children
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-02-27
Words Coined BY Lincoln,

Noah Brooks, writing of President
Lincoln, in Scribner for March, saws he
was addicted to coming words which.
though not found in the lexicons, seem
ed to express his meaning better than
any other. Thus, of people who were
pragmatic and meddlesome, he said
that they were interruptions" The
quality Of being easily duped he called
" du-pen-ance:' and Of a man who had
been overtaken by a just retribution he
said that ''he had got his come-up-
ence"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-02-27

al clasped her fair hand in rapture
of bliss, and thought, o, how blessed
our fates. till l looked on the gloves that
encircled her wrist, and found that, alas,
they were Fights !"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-02-21

Chandler fDem.,) Wait, T~hornburgh
Price and Hiscock. (Rep.) The case will
DO called up on Wednesday next. and the
minority report will DO prescnted by Chan
dler. The committee to-day unanimously
concurred In the report made by the sub.
committee on the Frost.Metcalfe Missouri
case. that no additional time for hearing oil
testimony should be granted.
Another Democratic Outrage.
CHICAGO. February 2l.-An hterO Ocean
Washington special says: Tho House yes
tsrday. without exciting any surprise,
consummated tho outrage Of seating .
Democrat. who by lawful count received
20, 000 less votes than his competitor. and
who by the Democratic count received
1000 less. The only warrant was . re-
count In the parish OF Ibervillc. made
without warrant Of law four months after
the legal count, and under circumstances
which make IL certain that the ballots had
been tempered with.
the Peace Propositions In Cubs
WASHINGTON. February 2i.-Senor Ech-
sverra, Diplomatic Commissioner Of Cuba.
says OF the statement from Havana that
peace propositions had boon adhered TO by
some OF the insurgents chiefs. that II 10
but . peace Of Spanish duplicity. aud that
the Government Of the Republic OF Cuba
only can accepto or reject peace propositions.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-02-21
RovER'S CASE.
ssas PsrpiexisE Legal Fsists
sessied.

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opsAkins o'.ns P0SuA'''o A
Of J. w. Rover for Tho murder OF l. N.
sharp, the Reno Josr~ai says After nearly
,hraa war. NJ litigation. In which oyery
:, 49, h,or.h,
hooA anu ''o'.
70 bear In behalf OF tue man VINO o
.lesps bis lsst slecp, n may not be unin-
--.-..-.,. .....,,.-,u.
terestihs 10 ho~ 10" W VAC
Of this trial. Ono Is thai the positive
evidsnce-Rover swearing he saw the deed
eommit.ed-r.yo v.y TO purely circum-
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shn,si ~. nn
tn.s NO -. snysn,us, ous oIa - .,m
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aa i ... =, ,,.,.w r-o.,,iv. .viaance
IL. NV NO., ~ snsn,. o,Ir circum.,sntisI,
.nJ vas Ssrs ma have a noted e~Iooption 10
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-02-21
Prem Texas.

The following Is from tho Conicana
(Tsxas) Observer Of the 9th instant: In .
notice Of the marriage Of Lieutenant Gov.
srnor Jswett W. Adams. Of Nevada. 10 Miss
Eiuma Z. Lee. Of this city. published In
thu I=ds< Of January 17th. II Is stated that
Jexett W. Adams II acting Governor Of
that Stats. This 10 . mistake. l.. II. Brad
ley 10 Governor Of Nevada, and 10 able and
compstent 70 manage the Affairs Of State.
Va hope. however. that Jewett W.. Adams
may Be next. We are authorized 10 make
the above correction.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-02-21

Nor THE CnEEsE.-" Gimme . Welsh
rabbit I" shouted tho waiter at n Of our
restaurants tho other day. "welsh lab.
bit3' said the Chinese cook hesitatingly,
"me no kctch EN-. Nc ketch 'em Iaekass
labbit spose You likee."
TIE bus Company are running slsghs
on tho Virginia end Of the route and
buses on tho Gold Hill portion. The
connection Is made just above Mediums
Gold Hill store.
MINING TAxEs.-Thc I Kos on the pro-
Goods OF tho mines for tho quarter ending
December 81 are now due and payable.
Bee notice Of County Assessor Fox In an
other column.
The lady who lost q fan at the last Ma
sonic social may recover tho same by call
Ing on Johnny Bennetts In Gold Hill.
The bonbon party given in Virginia
City last evening by Professor vsrney was
. pleasant success.
LIEurESASr.G ovEnSoR ADAMS came to
tho Comstock by this mornings train.
ALBEHr LAoKEy has been appointed
Superintendent Of the Trojan mine.
Tho publlc schools Of Gold Hill will
have Q vacation tomorrow.