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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21

ELoCUTIoN.-Th study of elocution has
been sadly neglected in most of our
schools. Our young ladies are sent to
semnaries and boarding schools, but what
do they learn there9 1t is true that they
are taught drawing and painting and that
they have acquired little smattering OF
French and can real and translate, with
difficulty, little of Latin and perhaps a
trihe of German, but the English language,
their own tongue, they are unable to read
intelligibly. What ! unabie 10 read En-
gliSh, perhaps some young lady will ex-
claim. TO be sure she can pronounce the
words and, very likely, read some pieces
Understandings, but it is evident to my
mind that books could be selected from
almost any library that she would not be
able to read at glance to detect the au-
thor's meaning and much less to convey
by the tones of the voice the true meaning
to others.
The languages are well enough in their
place, but 50 much time should not be
devoted to them ut the expense of neglect
ing other studies of more practical impor-
lance.
Every one must learn music. instru-
mental, at all hazards, whether they have
musical genius enough to distinguish Old
Hundred from Yankee Doodle; and vocal,
if they possess voice in any degree su-
perior to Gan oil squeaking fddle;" but
it is matter of minor importance Tin
their estmation) to be able to read such
works las those of Shakespeare. Moore,
Tennyson, Longfelow, Whittier and Bry.
ant understandings to themselves and
ntelligibly to others. A taste for the
study of English literature is the best key
to the great store-house of knowledge thai
you can give young lady or gentleman
To make good progress in any study, a
taste, natural or acquired, is an indispensa-
BILE requisite, and perhaps there is nothing
that will prepare the mind for the study
of English literature more than instruc-
tons in elocution. 1t not only gives
independence to the voice and most ac-
curate conception OF the ideas which the
author intended to portray, but it becomes
a pleasure to read to others, while the
hearers arc delighted and entertained.
1t is to be hoped that the time is not far
|. ,,n.hA -
all high schools, Summaries and academies
and the first principles of good reading be
laid as a corner stone in the common
schools of our country.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21

DIR. J. G. Holland has been in very poor
health for three years, and for year and
a half has done scarcely any literary
work. A correspondent of the New York
Ersning Post says he is largely relieved OF
the labor of editing SeribHer's Magazine.
lie receives proofs of the poems and edi-
torial articles, rs we'll as of all articles of
a serious or argumentative nature. He
does not oven see the lighter articles. For
years the doctor has contemplated some
work which he would consider his master
piece, but his malady will permit him to
engage in no continued exertion, physical
or mental, so his ambition must wait.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21

Favorite Remedy was introduced into Connect
cut in 1877, at the solicitation Of Rev. j. q Smith,
of Hartford, who after having suffered for yesIs
from Chronic Liver Disease and Indigestion, Oh.
tanned the medicine and was cured. This faithful
pastor, thinking of the bodies as well as the souls
of his people, at once commenced the advocacy Of
Favorite Remedy " among them, and has been
the happy instrument of saving scores of lives
Favorite Remedy is now as well and tuvorauly
known in Connecticut as along the Hudson one
dollar bottle. All druggists sell it. Dr. Davul
Kennedy, Proprietor, Rondout, \. Y. FM4SN2
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21
FEEBLE LADIES.

Those languid, tresome sensations, etus-
ing you 10 feel scarcely able to be on your
feet; that constant drain that is taking
from your system all is elasticity; driving
the bloom from Your checks; that contin-
ual strain upon Your vital forces, rendering
you irritable and fretful, can easily be re-
moved by the use of that marvellous rene.
dy, Hop Biiteis Irregularities and OBJ
structions of your system are relieved at
once, while the special cause, of periodi-
cal pain is permantly removed. viii you
heed this?-CincinnaG SATURDAY Night.
FM2lw2
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21

The Chicago AdcOcate prints brief note
from Gen. Grant, in which he says tina, he
denied the false report that he would vote
for Hancock the very day it was started,
and adds: have nothing to say agtinst
Gen. Hancock have known him FIR
forty years. His personal, olliria, ard
military record Is good. The recnr #
the party. which put him in nomination is
had
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21
News and G0Ssip.

During June $50 bodies were brought inc
YORK morgue, Of which only i6s were claimed Oj
friends.
Goethe saws man must be either an anvil or
hammer; yet how many are nothing but bellows
"That sermon did me good" said one friend e
another aftsr hearing an eloquent preacher We
shall see" was the reply.
At Bowmanville, Ont, the other day, the wagon
in Forepaugl's procession, with the lion loose OF
top, attended by a woman, upset The lion wa
quickly secured. and fortunately the woman an1
drive were but little injured
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21
MONTPELIER MARKET

FOR tle week ending Tuesday N7y ~ ~
Apples, dried new s. p IL; Butte, ?1@"
Beef 4dl5c; Beef, dried, green weight ~ > I'.Ii
fresh, sal! 10; pork, salt, Toe; tltm' '"y XXX
u &c; Veal 56I2c; Beans, . bn,n'L - =
bushcl, Is aloe; Flour - DBL. $500 = oo' =.
ers, S3.7S 'otl, ton, $3.50 @oO,o): Chne~t, ,nt
l5Glso; Fsh-Frosh Cot, dressed lol' t ~, ,c;
&C; Shad. Sc; Mlckerel, BE: sat lsA' C ,,,-eos,
On. y gallon, lS,; rotttoes. = nn>s t.I3Ir
sal, y blsl :, 5l6l3; parry, II o. lnl
rein "a 6lla' bros s.. no !tr"@ i5i
IA IA 'rs, n,GjD COTE. Old java rhH.,
$50: RI, r1asta l. is > : Herd Grts' nv
al "a. Jishlrte oliver, . DO p 3; Norn~4t
YORK do, Ii OBS = pJun ].
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21

The storm Friday ragged at Hanover, N.
H.. and tore down many trees, fences and
few buildings near tho village. 1t was
violent in many parts of New England.
1t is said that If Gen. Butler can secure
the democratic nomination for governor of
Massachusetts. he would support Gen.
Hancock. though he can never love the
man whom he undertook to legislate out
of mai generals commission.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES A. GARFIELD,
OF OHIO.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
OF NEW YORK.
FOR GOVERNOR,
ROSWELL FARNHAM,
of Bradford.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
JOHN L. BARSTOW.
of Shelburne.
FOR TREASURER,
JOHN A. PAGE,
of Montpelier.
FOR CONGRESSMAN, 1sT DISTRICT,
CHARLES L. JOYCE.
of Rutland.
FOR CONGRESSMAN, SD DISTRICT,
WILLIAM w. CIRCUIT,
of Barton.
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
.,ro WILLIAM W. LYNDE, of Bratteboro
iA' i''isc' WILLIAM I. RIPLEY, of Rutland.
r 9 Il X nf Aflt tor
Third Dist, DAVID H. BEArTIE, of Maidstone.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21

After the democrats have dropped little
Johnny Davenport this time they Will
probably be willing TO let him stay drop
ped.-Springfeld Republican.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-07-21

j. II. BARTLETT, Williamstown,
j. S. BATCHELDER, Waterbury,
o. d. EDGERTON, Mortified,
FRANK PLUMLEY, Mortified,
ID. Ii. PLAIsTED, St. Adams,
Il. o. STURTEvANT, Swanton.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
Reserved Seats.

In travelling, one meets WIN many
selfish people among them countess
women who INSIST on monopoiiznlhg TWO
seats IN railway car ihder 'ne pre-
tense mat one OF tiem Is ehgagro ny an
attendant gentleman, supposedly IN inc
snioklhg-car Tor pfiei interval. we
s"w TWO women oil TINS SORT rigaily
served curing a summer lrlp. Tor my
miles they succeeded In Mar,.iiH Oh
ii"'eierS VINO soush. 'he slia"S sue vi
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
A Bashful Young Mans Escape.

Some people never seem to get the
right idea Of the subject somehow. They
were talking Mt McAllister's, the other
evening, OF the suifcrings of the poor
people turned ont Of doors by the re-
cent hurricanes in the Southern States,
when bashiul young man with green
nccktie, who was silently squirming on
a straightforward chair in corner, was
asked how much exposure NE thought it
was possible for human being to en-
dure.
Exposure, mum? Yes, mum, Well,
the most terrible instance of exposure |
ever knew was something that happened
to myself a few years ago.
Indeed !" said young lady. "Tell
us all about it. y
"Well, you must know, | had great
habit Of walking ont through the park
and strolling on the beach near the Cliff
House. One Sunday morning, very
early, | was tempted by the extreme
heat to slip into the surf and take n
bath, which, as there was no one around
at that hour, | finally did. Judge Of
my horror when | came out and found
that the tide had risen ana carried Oft
my clothes,
"Ahcm y interrupted the hostess.
Wont-wont you try some chocolate,
Mr.. Skidmare?"
Thanks-in n minute--just as soon
as finish my story. Yes, every stitch
had III the world was gone---everything
except n chest protector, and / was
orced TO walk into Van Ness avenue
where lived, with nothing but that be-
tween me and the snccrs Of the heartles !,
world. I'll tell you how managed. [
just tied the pro"
BIT just here the ladies' tainted, while
another, with great tact, sat down at the
piano and shrickcd "Nancy Lee at the
top of her lungs, under cover Of which
the dead and wounded were carried of,
while the sincere but misguided young
man was conxcd ont into the hall and
handed his hat.-Sdm francisco Post.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
Selling the Secretary,

There are many anecdotes Of the stern
faithfulncss of sentlncls who would not
let even their Generals pass without the
countcrsign. But plain Waterman
once seized Secretary Chase, and came
near putting him out Of his own depart
mcnt.
For some time after Mr.. Chase became
Secretary Of the Treasury, his person
was unknown to many of his employees.
There was an order prohibiting any one
from entering the Treasury Building on
Sunday, except upon an order of the
Secretary or of the Assistant Secretary.
One Sunday morning Mr. Chase en-
tered the building and, disregarding the
rcmonstrancc of the Waterman, started
mp stairs to his own room. Finding his
words unnvaling, the Waterman seized
him by the collar, and would have thrust
him ont, had not Mr.. Chase quietly
asked:
"Do you propose to eject the Sccrc-
tary from his own department ?"
The frightened man stammered ont an
apology, alleging his Ignorance, hut MIR.
Chase cut him short with:
"You did your duty rs q faithful
Waterman" and passed int" his room.
The man, though ignorant of Mr..
Chasc's person, knew his character for,
returning to his crony, he exclaimed,
rubbing his hands, "That keeps me
here at least four years longer!
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
Why Are There Unmarried Women |!

One of the greatest social problems Of
the day is to explain why there are so
many manageable women who never
get married. Some say it is owing to an
excess in numbers Of women over men,
in consequence of which there are not
husbands enough to 60 round. This,
however, is disprovcd 10y statistics. Take
the worli through. and figures show
that there are as many men i'll 1t rs there
are women. Others attribute it to the
cxpensivcncss of modern life. Men do
not marry because, it is said, they can
not afford to. But the fact is that no
man who truly loved a womaneycr hest
tatcd to become engaged to her and
eventually marry her because of pow
erty. There are cold.bloodcd men, with
no idea Of any feeling for woman
stronger than langud admiration, VIII,
may he deferred from assuming what
they regard as n burden in the shape of n
wife, unless assured of liberal income,
but most are not so calculating. 9th
ers, again, attribute the evil tn womcn's
fastdiousness. They expect too much
in husband, and, while waiting for an
impossible shadow, let the possible sub
stance slip through their fingers. This
Is a libel on the sex. As rule, they
are no more fastidious than men are,
and are Just as susceptible as men to
that cnchantmcnt of love which invests
its object with every perfection and COW
ers up every fault. So far as men and
women are concerned, they arc as prone
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
The Importance OF a Bonnet,

There il no one article Of feminine
apparel which receives 80 much attcn-
ton and thought as the bonnet ard
certainly it is more deserving Of consiI-
Grafton than any other, since it has such
marked effect upun the face, and,
wlthal, ENJOYS so prominent n position.
Let woman wear bonnet she knows
to he pretty and becoming, and it will
make all the difference in the world in
her manner. She is read to greet every
one with II smile her eyes are shining
and her face dimpling ut the slightest
provocatlon but put fright upon her
hcad-a hnmc-madc combination which
rag-bag and garrett have hrcn ransacked
to producc-and you may ut once observe
how painfully she realizes the fact Of its
mbccomingncsS. She is afraid toSmilc.
for fear some one will fancy she thinks
her bonnet u perfect love, while she is
diving of modification on account of it.
She ncrvously regards every one who is
ronycrsing in Il low tone near her, and
if any one happens to smile she is con
WINGED at once that her lurklcss bonnet
is l'tlIlp Inh'lf llh' SUl'J''l W Il'ltHlt.
She grccts her most intimate friends
ncryously she answers no when she
should say yes she is cross without ap-
parent occasion, and thereby astonishcs
her husband, for n renllyugly bonnet
will put the plcnsantest woman in the
world out of temper. But in hand
some bonnet one which is "rcal love"
a woman takes unboundcl delight.
This feeling is often ridirnlcd by the
stcrncr sex, when, il they were wise,
they would be thankful that their wives,
sisters, or daughters take comfort in
pleasure so simple, harmless, and re-
fined. And, however much they may
profess to dcride this feeling, which they
are pleased to term folly, close oh
server will not fail to perceive that the
lady with the pretty bonnet receives far
more attention from her gentlemen
friends than the one who wears an indif-
fercnt head covering.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
Stitching on a Button,

He had never tried it before, but he
was naturally self-reliant man, and
felt confident Of his ability to do it.
Moreover, his wife had gone to the
country. Therefore, carefully selecting
from that lady's work basket the thick
est needle and stoutest thread, he reso-
lutely set himself to the task. Splitting
upon his fingers, he carefully rolled the
end Of the thread into point, and then,
closing one Of his own optics, he at
tempted to fill mp the needles solitary
eye; but the thread either passed by on
one side or the other Of the needle, or
worked itself against the glitterlng steel
and refused TO be persuaded. However,
the thread suddenly bolted through the
eye to the extent Of an inch, and, fear
ing to lose this advantage, he quickly
drew the ends together and united them
with knot about the size of q buckshot.
The button was n trOuser one, but he
liked the dimensions Of its holes, and 1t
was only going on the back of his shirt
anyhow. As he passed the needle gen
tly upward through the linen, he felt
a mingled pity and disdain for men
bungling over such easy jobs and, as
he let the button gracefully glide down
the thread to It's appointed place, he
said to himself that if ever be married
second time it should be for some nobler
reason than dread of sewing on but
tons. The first downward thrust had
the same happy result, and, holding the
button down firmly with his thumb, he
came mp again with all that confidence
which uniform success inspires. Per.
haps the point of the needle did not en-
ter to the bone, but it seemed to hin
that it did, and his comment upon the
circumstance was emphatic. Dut he
was very ingenious, and next time would
hold the button by one edge and come
up through the hole nearest the other.
Of course he would. But the needle
had an Independent way Of srliting itself
rs to holes, and it chose the one where
the thumb was. Then the needle got
sulky. 1t didn't care about holes, any
how, if it was going to be abused for
them, and the button might have been
An unperforated disk for all the aper
lures which that needle could thence
forward he made to discover, without in
finite poking and prodding. 1t always
came through when it was least expect
ed and never when it was wanted. Still
he pcrsevered, and it was not Gltil he
finally discovered that he had stitched
over the edge Of the button, and had
sewn it on the wrong side Of the shirt,
that he utterly broke down.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
Privacy,

worthy wife OF forty years standing,
and whose life was not made up Of sun
shine and peace, gave the following
sensible and impressive advice to a mar
ricd pair of her acquaintance. The al
vice is good "Preserve sacredly the
privacics of your own house, your mar
ried state Of your heart. Let 10 father
or mother, sister or brother ever pre-
sumo To come between you two, or To
share your joys and sorrows that belong
to You two alone. Build your quiet
world, not allowing your dearest earthly
friend to be the coniidant of aught that
concerns your domestic happiness. Let
moments of alienation, if they occur, he
healed ut once. Never, no never, speak
of it outside, but each other confess,
and all will come out right. Never let
the morrow's sun find ycu at variance.
Review and renew your vow-it will do
YOU good; and hereby your souls will
grow together, ccmented in that love
which is stronger than death, and you
will become truly one"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

A FAIR proportion Of the ladies' of
America are intelligent, and some Of
them eyince much spirit. but III the al
fairs Of fashion they submit uncomplain-
ingly to n tyranny Of the most heartlcss
character. Those whose sense Of pro.
priety would induce them to resist the
arroganceof French manufacturers, dress
makers and milliners, have not the cour.
age to refuse to accept the --latest styles"
II Paris says lady must carry n flower
garden or an aviary upon her head, no
one will dare to refuse obedience to her
command,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

To CURL plumes, put some Goals OF
fire on a shovel, sprinkle some brown
sugar on the Goals and hold the plumes
in the smoke. One application will be
sufficient to make them as nice as new.
Another way: Take little salt and
sprinkle it upon the hot stove and hold
tie plume over the smoke few min
utpS
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
MRs. JAMES Belts.
KALAMAZOO, Mich, Feb. 22, 1885,

kALAMA2OO, Mon, Feb. Y, TSSO
HoP BIrrERs MIRO. Co. 4:
know Hop Bi,tcrs will bear recommend
alton honestly. All whousc them confer
upon them the highest cncomlums, and
give them credit for making cures all
the proprieturs claim for them. have
kept them since they were first offered to
the public They took high rank from
the first, and maintained it, and are more
called for than all others combined. SO
long rs they keep up their high rcputa-
tion for purity and usefulness shall con
tinuc to recommend them something
have never before done with any other
patent medicine. j. j. BAHcoCK,
Physician and Druggist.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

A TEXAN professor has written PAM
phlet to prove that cities built of lime
stone are the healthiest in the world,
and never much visited by malarial dis
eases, including yellow fever. The
limestone is said to absorb carbonic
acid arising from animal and vegetable
decomposition.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

School teacher to little boy whose
father is a grocer" Now, Johnny, if
your father has barrel of whisky con
tanning forty gallons, and one-fourth OF
it leaks out, how many gallons does he
..ose?' johnny" He don't lose none.
He fills it up again, right off y"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

"ELDER, will you have a drink OF
cider?" inquired farmer of an old tenn
perance man who was spending an even
ing at his house. "Ah-hum-no,
thank, We" said the old man 81 never
drink any liquor of any kind-'specially
cider; but, if you will call it apple
Juice, I'll take drop"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

YoUSG lady art student Look!
There is orr drawing-master's picture,
Rose. What do you think of it ?" Gym
zeal party" Why, it surpasses every
thing we have seem" Y. l.. A. s." In
what do you think it chiefly excels 2"
c. p" Imbccility. 1t surely surpass-
cs anything we have looked at in that
nIalitY."
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

FRIED BREAD PUDDISG.-Take a stale
loaf of bakers bread cut in slices; beat
up six eggs, stir them into quart of
milk; dip the slices into the milk and
eggs; lay them upon dish, one upon
another, and let them stand about an
hour; then fry them to light brown in
a little butter serve with pudding sauce
or strip.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
Ramona Mo Feb q 1880

I purchased five bottles of your Hop
Bttcrs of Bishop ~ Co. last fall, for my
daughter, and am well pleased with tho
Bttcrs They did her more good than
oil the medicine she had taken for six
wears. WM. Il. MCCLuRE
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

UP to the year 1857 the husband of
Queen Victoria possessed no distinctive
English title and no place III court cere-
mony except such as was conceded to
him by courtesy. In that year the title
Of Prince Consort was conferred upon
him by letters patent
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
NEw BLOOMFIELD, Miss, Jan. 2, 1880.
HOp BrrrERs Co.

NEw BLOOMFIELD, Miss, Jan. 2, 1880.
HOp BrrrERs Co.:
wish TO say TO you that have been
suffering for the last five wears with Sc
we're itching all over. | have heard Of
Hop Blttcrs and have tried 1t. | have
used up four bottles, and 1t has done me
more good than all the doctors and mcdi-
cines that they could use on or with me.
] am old and poor, but feel to bless you
for such relief from your medicine and
torment OF the doctors. have had fiji
teen doctors at me. One gave me seven
ounces Of solution Of arsenic; another
took four quarts Of blood from me. All
they could tell was that it was skin sick.
ness Now, alter these four bottles Of
yonr medicine, my skin is well, clean and
smooth as ever. Henry kSOCHE.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

The kind uncle has taken his young
nephew with him to the theater, having
secured seats in the orchestra stalls.
"Do not lean over the balustrade SO
recklessly," says the good old gentle
man, cor the first thing You know You'll
tumble into one Of the orchestra chairs,
and I'll be charged 3 francs extra"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

A VERMONT man spent 100 successive
days in trying to run down and kill Il
fox, and when at last he got sight Of him,
aud fired shot, the bullet killed a $500
horse, and the fox slopcd away.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30

"WHY,' asks the Wheeling Loader,
"don't some one write a song on the
first fly of snmmcr?' because the fly
won't hold still long enough for any one
to write n song on it.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-09-30
Are You No, In Good Health

II the Liver is the source of your trouble you
can find an absolute remedy in DR.. SASFoRD's
LIVER INvIGoRAroR. the only vegetable cathar-
tic which acts directly on the LIVER. Cures all
Bilious diseases. For Book address DR.. SAN
FoRp. lG2 broadway. New York.