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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
MONTPELIER, VT, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1a. 1879.

LorD to reach the sepulchre, finish their
course, and ascend TO their Masters Joy at
very early period; while other saints, who
do not ripen so fast, or who have larger
field OF usefulness TO occupy while on earth,
are detained from their crown until they are
full Of years and good works. Each Of these
is gathered as a shock of corn in its season.
o, believer il thy God summon thee away
betimes, his Spirit will perfect that which
concernetb thee; nor will Providence apply
the sickle until grace has made thee white
for the harvest. Or, if he lengthens thy
thread, having much for thee to do, and
much to suffer, be will show himself the
God of thy old age, and not forsake thee
when thou art gray-headed for he hath in
variably declared Even 10 your old age,
am he I; and even to hoar hairs will carry
you" Qsaiah xlvi 5)-Toplady.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
Helps on the Journey.

The religion of the moralist is of the
world, aud so differs from that of the Phari-
see. 1t is also in the world, and SO differs
from that of the monk. The Pharisee says
IL will hold the two lives entirely separate"
The monk says, 81 will perform duties of
the religious life alone" The moralist says
~ will perform tn ose of the daily life alone"
The Christian says, "Whils the religious
life and the worldly life do not exclude each
other, the most important is the religious
life; aud it is only rightly conducted when
1t eleyates the conduct OF the daily life =
when with the apostle it can say, " fhe life
that now live in the flesh, / live by the
faith OF the Son of God" lie whose life is
thus conducted, lives his daily life by his
religious life. The latter guides the former.
His faith determines his daily walk. His
Christianity furnishes both the purpose aud
conduct OF his whole course OF action
John De WM, ID. ID.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
Raihoad Timr gable.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD LINE
Commencing Monday, July 7, 1879.

Trains GoinD South and East.
Leave Montpelier at 11.d5 A. NJ, 2O5 y. NJ, TOt
p NJ, and 900 p. NJ.
White Mountain Express-rfom Syracuse and og
peier at 025 AN.
Ma,,-From Montreal, ST. Aibans burlington etc., leaves
Springfield New York and intermediate points.
Express Montreal, St. Albans. burlington, cic,
also for bellows Fails and i,ratiieboro.
White Mountain Express Saratoga Springs,
Ruiland, Burlington etc. arrives at Montpelier al $50
Mixed Trninfeaves st. Albans at $50 p. u burlington
Mti2 NJ, Montpelier at 100 p. NJ, for Northneid
Night Exprcss-From ogdensburg, Montreal, 81. Al
t9r Boston via Lowell or Fiichburg Springfield New
YORK and intermediate points.
Trains Going North and West.
Leave Montpelier at $50 A. NJ. S.45 A. NJ, II. 30 A.
NJ, 800 p. NJ. and % +. NJ
Day Expre-s-Leayes Boston via Fltchburg at 800 A.
VIA Lowell at 500 a. NJ, New London al $50 A. NJ,
Burlington s. Xibans aonir aad osdeDsbnrr 81 9 r s Tor
Accommodation Train-Leaves Northned at $40 A.
iSsngI iSSagesr s chs. 81 5 and a G for Burlington Rutland
MixedIeaves W. H. junction at $50 A. NJ Northaeid at
1920 A. NJ. arrives at Montpelier at 1905 Pm.
saratoga Express The white Mountain. leaves
Rutland and Saratoga Springs.
Accommodation Leaves white River junction at i.s5
and st. Aibans. '''''''
Night Express-Leayes Boston via Lowell at 100 p No.
Springfield tsoc w MonpeeT at SO A. sgy for i nr Mr.
lington, ST. Abans, Montreal and Ogdbg and the West
NJ and 10 p% RenrnInr leave Bsrye yy A. AZ ~ KY
1850 A. NJ. and $50. Pm
Sleeping are attached Night Express trains running
nela and New York via Troy and parlor to Day Ex
press between boston and Montreal
Palace Cars are attached to Express trains between
White Mountains aud Saratoga Springs
Through tickets for Chicago and the West for sale at the
ST. Aibans, VI, July Sh, is7s. sup
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
A Fearless and Truthful Judge.

| once heard this anecdote of Judge Par
sons, the great Massachusetts, advocate and
lawyer. 1t is said that being about to try
mercantile case, he ordered a jury to be
summoned, and among the names was that
Of Colonel Thomas ii. Perkins, the leading
merchant of Boston in that day, and per-
sonal friend of Judge Parsons. When the
officer made his return, he laid down fifty
dollar bill before the judge "What is
that p said Parsons. "Colonel Perkins
says he is very busy indeed today and pre-.
fers to pay his fine." "Take that back to
Colonel Perkins" said the judge, "and tell
him to come here at once and if he refuses,
bring him by force" When Colonel Per-
kins appeared, the judge looked sternly at
him and said, What do you mean, sir, by
sending money when you were summoned
to sit on this jury 7" Colonel Perkins re-
piled :" mean no disrespect to the court,
your honor; but was extremely busy fit.
ting out ship for the East Indies, and
thought if paid my fine | might be ex.
cused." Fitting out ship for the East
Indies, sir !" shouted the Judge; and how
happens it that you are able 10 fit out a ship
for the East Indies Z" "Your honor, | do
not understand you" al repeat, then, my
question How is it that you are able TO tit
out ship for the East Indies I If you do
not know, will tell you. 1t is because the
laws OF your country are properly admins
tered If they were not, you would have no
ships. Take your seat, sir, with the jury"
james Freeman Clarke.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
The Gold Necklace.

In her little cot at the almshouse at D.,
Jennie Burnet lay dying. Only few months
before she was with us at school, poor and
despised. How my heart aches as | write
these words As they stood at the open
grave of their schoolmate, what would the
children at D. have given to recall a
few short weeks of their school-life At
best we merely bore with the children
from the almsnouse. Away down on the
lowest seat, at the foot of the inclined plane,
they sat, motley company of coarsely-
dressed, and, too often, ill-behaved children.
But We looked upon Jennie as thief. Oh,
why did not her sweet truthful face make
us see our cruel error
Susan Smith had worn string of gold
beads TO school one afternoon, and just as
the bell rang for closing, she broke the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
The ynmf Girrlf.
MOTHERS WORK.

Dear patient woman DER your children bending.
To leave goodnight kiss on rosy lrs,
Or listen TO the simple prayer 10 God ascending
Ere slumber veil them in its soft eclipse,
wonder, do you dream that seraphs love you
And sometimes smooth the pathway for your feet ;
That oft their silvery pinion float above you,
When life Is tangled and la cross roads meet2
SO wan and tired, the whole day long 40 busy,
To laugh or weep, at times you hardly know,
SO many tribes make the poor brain dizzy,
go many errands call you TO and fro;
Small garments stitching weaving fairy stories,
And binding wounds. and bearing little cares,
Your hours.pass unheeded aIl the glories
OF the great world beyond the nursery stairs.
Our schoolmate's pen has written words Of beauty,
Her poems sing themselves into the heart;
Another's brush has magic you have duty;
No time TO spare for poetry or art.
But only time for training little fingers,
And teaching youthful spirits to be true;
You know not with what famine woman llngers,
with art alone to fill her, watching you.
And yet think you'd rather keep the babies,
Albeit their heads grow heavy on your arm,
Than have the poets fair, enchanted ay-bees,
The artists vision, rich with dazzling charm.
Sweet are the troubles of the happy hours,
For even in WEAKNESS your sonl Ia blest,
And rich contentment all your being dowers
That yours IL not hushed and empty nest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
Where is that Young Mani"

My good brother, will you bring your
church record and let me look il over with
you Yes, | see the stars after the names
of some who have fallen peacefully asleep in
Jesus. These are the names of your elders
and your deacons and your faithful helpers.
They are in their places on the Sabbath
You know where to put your hand on them
during the week but are there no names
on this record of those who have gone out
from your midst-of a young man who has
gone to the gold mines or the prairies or the
oil country II is Just as | thought--here
is one. lie started for the oil country six
months ago, and when he started you said
to yourself he will be back before long. We
have few enough names on our roll now. |
will advise him not take a letter for the
present. He starts off with your faithful
and loving words of advice ringing in his ear.
Now | will ask you question, with your
permission. 1t may prove painful one for
you to answer. Where is that young man
now? You do not know Then | must
show you. Come with me. This is our sta
ton. 1t is the second largest town in the
northern oil regions. 1t is the silent hour
of midnight. We shall find him without
fail. Do not shrink back because you hear
wild music and the sound of the flying foot
OF the dancers, but enter the door. There
he is. You do not recognize him 2 1t is
not strange, for his face is flushed with poi
soned beer. He is yonder with his arm
around the waist of prostitute. Restrain
yourself, my dear brother, and answer one
more question. How far are you response.
BILE for this If you had urged him to take
church letter, it might have been avoided.
If you had written to some clergyman in
the oil country and told him to look out for
the young man, it might have been avoided.
My knowledge of such cases has led me to
lay it down as demonstrable proposition
that pastor is guilty of deep wrong when
he lets one of his flock go to new home for
even six months without insisting upon his
or her taking church letter, and also writ
ing to the pastor of the church whittier the
lamb may be going, urging him in Gods
name to be on the lookout You imagine
the first thing the young traveller will do
will be to look up church and rent pew.
In that you are mistaken.-Zion's Herald.
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$eleFf sMisfeHanp.
LOVES.


BT JuLTET O. MARSH.
" Now tell me, dear. Of all the loves
Have lived within your breast,
OF all the loves OF your whole life,
Which have you loved the best9
" The FIRST, that came when the young heart
Was strong with youths desire,
The passion that was pain in part.
Quick change Of frost and fre;
Or the swift fancy somewhere caught
In crowded city's street;
In land Of palm or pine, inwrought
with dreams both great and sweet;
A face that followed, went before
In misty light,
Haunting the heart forevermore
BY day and night9
Or do you hold as best the love
Which fate for healing brlRgs,
The quiet folding Of the dove
After the restless wings
The love far sought, that yet was near,
A home Of peace and rest2
OF all your loves, now tell me, dear,
Which have you loved the best2"
He looked into the wasting west,
Across purple field Of sea:
of all my loves, I've loved the best
The one that-ioved not me
All mer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
VEGETINE
Will Cure Cancer.
Proof! Proof. PrOofy

II. II. Sterns, Esq:
DEAR sR;-About two years ago Cancer made It's ap-
pearance my face left side Of my When rst no.
ced 1t twas about the size OF pnhead (very sms). 1t
Increased In size. and spread my became as
large as common cent tried all kinds of remedies and
advice from physician. 1t spreading and eating
my flesh very fast was very much alarmed went TO
see physician who cured Cancers; he did not give Inc
much encouragement II panied very much; suffered
night and day. II would bleed times very profusey.
Everything done that could be try
My brother had Cancer his lip; he submitted op
Grafton, being well discouraged. was one day In Mr..
Woodberrys apothecary store, Of this lie gave
your pamphlet containing many by the vEGE-
TINE found on page 10 where vEGETINE had cured q
Cancer on adys nose. then bought bottle your
VEGEflNE and proved great blessing to could
good effects from right away After taking three bottles
II stopped the spreading OF the edges;
checked the eating into my flesh could was gradu-
ally healing kept taking YEGETISE the slowly
disappearing until had taken sixteen bottles and II COM
peely cured it, II has left large side my
nose; and feel II my duty recommend vEGETINE to all
like sufferers as 1t Is certainly great Blood Puriner
aln now sixty-hree years OF age, and vEGETISE has
greatly improved my general health.
Yours most respectfully, wM. 7. CLEAYEs.
"a Federal Street. Beverly, Mass.
We, whose can testify TO the above as
Mr.. Cleaves Is an old resident OF this town.
c. wooDBERRY, Apothv. RICHARD PEDRICK.
HERBERT S. SMITH. ANDREW l.. EATON
A. GLIDDEN. GEO s. MIILETT
NEGEflNE-for eradoaing all impurities Of the blood
from the system 1t has equal. II has never failed to
effect cure giving tone and strength the system de-
blitated BY disease.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

The triumphs of truth are the most glori-
ons, chiefly because they are the most blood
less OF all victories, deriving their highest
lustre from the number OF the saved, not
of the slain.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
Montpelier Union School
Washington Co. Grammar School.

School Year begins SEPTEMBER lsT 1873 under the
agement OF W. W. PRESCOTT, A. h., Principal,
sisted by competent corps Of teachers. Courses OF
study-Englsh Classical and Scientific Tuton-To resi-
dents OF Montpelier Union District fee TO non-resdents
hve dollars per For further information apply
T-0l I. c. PHINNEY. Chairman of Committee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY,

st. Johnsbury, VT.
Rev. Homer T. Fuller, A. M, Principal,
Teacher Of Latin, Greek. and Mental Science,
CHARLES T. PUrNEY. A. NJ,
Teacher of Latin, Greek and History.
SOLOMON II. BRACKET, A. NJ,
Teacher Of Natural Science, and Higher Mathematics
MISS l.. JENNIE COLBY,
Teacher Of Latin, French, and English literature
MISS MARY +. CUMMINGS,
Teacher Of Mathematics and English
MISS MARGARET MONTGOMERY,
Tedeher Of Geometry, and Moral Science
MADAME EMMA MARIE.,"...... Teacher Of French.
MISS oRRIs PADDOCK. Teachr Of Inarumentai Music.
MISS TIRZAH NJ. GuY...,....... Teacher Of DTariHg.
This school ones facilities for College Preparatory.
and English and Scientific raning unsurpassed In north
New England. One hour given to each recitation.
Expenses moderate. First term begins the last Tuesday In
August the second. the Vt Tuesday Wednesday In
February For Catalogue etc. address the Principal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
MY BIRTHDAY.


Beneath the moonlight and the snow,
Lies dead my latest year
The winter winds are waiting low
Its dirges in my ear.
grieve not with the moaning wind,
As If a loss befell
Before me, even rs behind,
God is, and all is well.
His light shines on me from above,
His low voice speaks within
The patience Of immortal love
Outwearying mortal sin.
Not mindless of the growing years
Of care and loss and pain,
My eyes are wet with thankful tears
For blessings which remain.
If dim the gold of life has grown,
will not count it dross,
Nor turn from treasures still my own
To sigh for lack and loss.
The years no charm from nature take;
As sweet her voices call,
As beautiful her mornings break,
As fair her evenings fall.
Love watches o'er my quiet ways,
Kind voices speak my name,
And lips that find it hard to praise,
Are slow at least, to blame.
Let winds that blow from heaven refresh,
Dear Lord, the languid air;
And let the weakness OF the flesh
Thy strength Of spirit share.
And II the eye must fail Of light,
The ear forget to hear,
Make clearer still the spirits sight,
More fine the inward earl
Be near me In mine hours of need,
To soothe, or cheer, or warn;
And down these slopes Of sunset lead
As up the hills Of mornl Selected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
For the Vermont Waterman.
The Death OF Our Saviour.

- ~N''''h'hih'
The life of Christ is the sweetest, saddest.
most painful, yet most glorious of all biog-
raphies. We need no other proof of the
divine inspiration of the Bible than the
scenes which it gives us in this one sacred
character-human, yet divine. The first
picture which presents itself is that given
of the "Holy Family" What look of
purity and innocence has the Virgin Mary
sitting by the infant Christ What look
OF tender motherhood in her face 1t was
the time when the star of Bethlehem shone
out in the east, guiding the steps of the
wise men as they brought their gifts of gold,
frankincense and myrrb to their newborn
King. All, happy mother does she realize
that her child will live as has lived no other
Can she bear the thought that the little
heart now beating quietly in baby slumbers
will one day throb and bleed and break for
the guilt of a suffering, sinning world. We
are so glad, as we look at the beautiful
baby face to think Of the many happy davs
in store before the cruel, bitter hours can
come. But the long, final look must come
at last, and we turn the page, A painful
picture this. A man bowed, worn and very
sorrowful is bearing in his tired arms a
cross. Mortal anguish is written in the
face. The weary limbs are almost sinking
under the burden. Our hearts grow sick,
and we say go Jesus, ,chy this pain and
suffering 7" And we seem to hear the
words: "This have borne for Mee," The
scene changes but only to be followed by
one more sorrowful. We look at it long
and thoughtfully. Before us is sweet,
sad face. The deep-set eyes are turned
pleadingly upwards. The sunken cheeks,
parted lips, the pallid, ghastly features, and
noble, thorn-crowned brow-all these have
fascination for the beholder Why is it
that we turn again aud repeatedly at that
which grieves and pains the human heart
Truly, there is little need OF the words writ
ten beneath: "Behold the man |" Let us
study this picture for brief moment. The
full, silken hair drops in curls upon the bare
white neck and shoulders. Swiftly coursng
one another upon the face and breast great
drops of CORY blood issue from the wounds
the thorns have made. How ! want to tear
you from that brow which shades the face
SO full OF plying, dying love for us all
Oh how vividly come to us the words:
This have | done for thee;
What hast thou done for me? p
The scene changes. Before us stands
cross, but the bruised and bleeding form
upon it is at rest. No longer does the cruel
spear wound that dear side. No longer are
the hands which have done such deeds of
kindness and wrought such miracles of love
tortured 10y the ragged nails. See, they are
tendery bearing the body from the cross
and gently wrapping it in soft linen. The
sepulchre is opened, one in which man has
never lain, and Christ, :" the Man of sorrows
and acquainted with grief our Saviour
sleeps. Does this story weary thee, o soul
of mine?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
Words for the Aged.

Much has been written for the children.
Almost every paper has its " Children's Cor
ner," where stories, puzzles and pleasant
talks abound. This is as it should be, and
we would not have that corner" smaller,
nor its contents less interesting. But we
ask small corner for the aged ones. The
grandmother and grandfather of the house
hold are very dear to us, and we want them
TO feel they are not forgotten. They may
enjoy the discussion of the Chinese question,
and the lectures of Joseph Cook they will,
perhaps, read with interest Literary Small
Talk" notices of reviews, and letters from
various cities, and always must enjoy mis-
sionary items, and many excellent articles
in our religious weeklies.
There are some, however, "nearng the
bound Of life," who are weary of discus
sions and controversies, which, TO the active
minds of younger men and women, are
so interesting. They want quiet, restful
thoughts, aud cheering, soothing words
They long to hear more about the heavenly
home where they hope to live forever, and
more about Christ, who waits to receive
them. They think less and less about the
"new books, just out" and more and more
about the precious old Book, which God has
given for "light unto their path" They
care little for the new preachers and modern
interpreters of the Word, compared with
good old Scott, Edwards, Baxter and Bun.
yam. They think for few passing mo-
ments of new friends, but sit for hours
thinking of old friends, who have passed ON
before. They love to hear the children
sing their sweet Sabbath-school hymns, but
down deep in their hearts they love best the
old, time-honored hymns of Watts, Dodd-
rfI Isrn NApIa
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-04-19
Extra liability TO Malarial ,Nfec-

fIoS.-Persnns whose blood .G thia, di-
les'ioa wrssk and liver slue gisb, are extra
liable 10 the attacks IT n.slarial diseasa.
The most triang exposure may under
nch condiiiots, infect o svstem which, il
healthy, would resist the miasmatIc taint.
fhe only way to secure immunity from
malaria in localities where 1t il prev iisnt,
is to tone and regulate the system by in-
growing weakened digestioa, enrichiog
he blood, and giving whol some impe-
us TO biiiary secretion These results
tre aceomplit he'd by nothing so Elective
y as Hostatier'8 Stomach Bitters which
tong experience fsas proved to be tie
most reliable safequarI against fever sud
sgGe and kindred disorders. az ,ye.i as
gne best renl-dy for them. The Iit.s,s
are, moreover, an excellent inv gns4at Of
tfe organs of nrinatjou, ard an active de-
pnrfnt eliminating from he blood those
acrid impurities which originate rhsum4-
iie ailments.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-04-19
MOBLEY & co. J. M. ROBINSON
NEW ORLEANS
Lightning Rod Works
: lind General Factory Agency,
Reorganized
MoBLEY & co.
T. MI. Robinson.

Of florida General aqent.
Formerly of Savannah Lis ghtuinp
Rod Factory Is years ago. Has
had 70 years experience in this
Branch Of Business,
Manufacturers, lnventors, importers
and Dfalers IN all Ksnds of
LIGHTNING RODS AND
LIGHTNING ROD NATE
RIALS.
The Oldest Established Company
South and the only house of the
kind in South western Country.
"Robinson's Silver Cables" a
speciality. These Gables are con
tinuous, having no joints. They
are the safest protector against
lightning ever invented. This
Company has been, is now, and
will be, for the remainder of this
year, through The western and
northern parishes Of Louisiana,
represented by its gentlemanIy
statesmen Messrs. E. e. Anding. of
La ; S. ". Greene. of Miss ; E. G.
Pri1chard, of S. G., G. G. Pitch
ard, of S. c.; and }. NJ. Robinson.
OF Fla. This Company puts up
the Silver Gables and all other
Rods cheaper than they were ever
offered to the Public before.
sklllful workmen employed.
Orders promptly attended to and
satisfaction guaranteed.
office,,293 st. Charles St., cor.
Calliope. june 23-6m.
New Orleans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-04-19
SCHOOL BOARD.
AND RURAL SOUTHLAND,
Neav Orleans

Abheyille, March, lst 1879.
En- obedience to call of tht
President, the Parish Board O
school directors met on this day.
| Present: J. j. Abshire ir.
Archie Young, Ben. Fanlk, Jas
Villains, aud r. Sagrera alb
sent Z. r. King. Fl. Ii. Bartels
Jno. Lenore and DanielsPaul.
1Tfhe minutes of the previous
meeting were adopted after due
reading.
On motion, resolved that the
bond of Isaac WISE, as Treasurer
of school funds for this Parish, be
and the seme is hereby accepted.
The following report was read:
Abbeville Feb. lst 1879.
!, To the Honorable President
and members Of the Board of
school directors for Vermilion
Parish.
Gentlemen.
We the undersigned Committee
appointed by your body to ex.
anime the books and vouchers of
the school Treasurer of this
Parish, beg leave to. report as
follows
Amt on hand as per last report,
Feb. 22d 1888 946 l3
Total receipts
from all sour
ces since last
report 20S2 80