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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
The LOcked-Up Pardon.

In the Isle of Man, as | was one day
walking on the seashore, | remember con-
templating with thrilling interest an old
gray, ruined tower, covered with ivy. There
was a remarkable history connected with
the spot. In that tower was formerly hanged
one of the best governors the island ever
possessed He had been accused of treach-
cry to the king during the time of civil
wars, and received sentence of death. In-
tercession was made on his behalf, and a
pardon was sent; but that fell into the
hands of bitter enemy, who kept it locked
up, and the governor was hung. His name
is still honored by the many, and you may
often hear a pathetic ballad sung to his
memory, to the music of the spinning-wheel.
We must feel horror-struck at the fearful
turpitude of that man who, having the par.
don for his fellow-creature in his possession,
could keep 1t back and let him die the death
of a traitor. But let us restrain our indig-
nation till we ask ourselves whether God
might not point to most of us and say
Thou art the man Thou hast pardon in
thine hands to save thy fellow-creature, not
from temporal, but from eternal death.
Thou hast pardon suited to all, sent to all,
designated for all. Thou hast enjoyed it
thyself but hast thou not kept it back from
thy brother, instead of sending it to the ends
of the earth 2-Hugh StopeA.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
Hope for COnsumptives.

A series of postmortem examinations in
an Edinburgh hospital disclosed the fact
that the lungs of one-third of the patients
who died after forty years of age bore
marks of tubercles whose growth had been
checked, and in many cases the disease
wholly cured. Parts of the lungs had been
destroyed, and the cavities filled by con-
traction and adhesion of the walls. In
some cases fibrous tissues had completely
enclosed the parts integrated by disease
Not only so in Edinburgh and elsewhere,
but new lungs grow, or parts of lungs do,
in animals. And If in animals, why not in
men George Reed, Esq, of Benton, Maine,
had two hogs which went into consumption,
as every decent hog ought to when kept
penned up in filthy quarters. One died,
aud the other was evidently Just about fol-
lowing his example. AS an experiment the
hog was presented with his freedom. He
started for thistle-patch, and began to
root, feebly at first, but soon with returning
strength. There he rooted and munched
and grunted day after day, and that hog re-
covered his health. Mr.. Reed could find moth
ing in the thistle-patch but thistles. He could
make out nothing that the hog procured
there but thistle-roots. That hog, fat and
good, was killed in the fall and from an
old, half-destroyed lung had grown new
one. This Mr.. Reed told me, and to it his
wife testified. have since heard similar
statements from other truthful persons. The
best way TO bring on consumption is to live
much on pork, poor bread made of fine
flour, or everlasting pie, buckwheat cakes
and grease and potatoes. To work all the
time, to wear insufficient clothes, especially
over the vitils, to sleep in cold rooms, sell
dom aired, and to sit In hot rooms, in close
air. o, you can do it in short time.
Thousands are doing it now. al never
mind not having air." said woman to me
lately. al always shut myself up close in
my bedroom, and cover up my head in bed"
There OF course she is pale and sallow,
and never we'll. But how can she live p
augusta Moore.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
Taking Comfort In Life.

Sooner or later, friends, the time for folded
hands will come to us all. Whether or not
we cease from hurry and worry now, we
shall one day shut our eyes upon it, and lie
still untroubled by the stir and fret of things
about US. Why not take comfort as we go
on? You, proud mother of beautiful, ac-
tive boy, of what use will it be to you to
remember how exquisitely fine was his raj
ment, how daintily spread his bed, and how
costly and profuse his toys? What the child
needs is mothering, brooding, tender resting
on your heart, and he needs it every step Of
the way from babyhood to manhood Take
the comfort of your opportunities. Never
mind though the dress be coarse, and the
food plain, and the playthings few, but an
swer the questions, tell the stories, spare the
half hour at bedtime, and be merry and gay,
confidential and sympathetic with your boy.
And you, whose graceful young daughter is
Just blushing out into the bloom and fresh
ness of wondrously fair womanliness, do
not be 80 occupied with your ambition for
her and her advancement in life, that you
let her ways and your own fall apart. Why
are her friends, her interests and her engage
ments so wholly distinct from yours. Why
does she visit here and there, and receive WIS.,
itors from this and that home, and you
scarcely know the people by sight? You are
losing precious hours, and the comfort you
ought to take is flying fast away on these
wings of time that are never overtaken.-
Golden Censer,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
"Red Water In Cows.

Two or three times we have had inquiries
about this disease and its treatment. We
have never seen case, and have had some
doubt about its nature. But from recent read
ing we get some ideas about it that we think
are correct. It.is doubtless dietetc dis
ease, caused, usually, by great and sudden
change of feed. 1t is attended with good
deal of fever, and the prominent symptom is
the appearance Of disorganized blood (some-
times, in the last stages, of pure bloodD in the
urine. Unless taken early the disease is
fatal The first indication is to cause a
thorough evacuation OF the bowels, either by
large doses Zone and one-half to two pounds)
of Glauber salts, or quart doses of raw lin
seed oil, repeated every six hours, until a
thorough clearance is effected. This must
be followed by the use Of one-fourth Of an
ounce of saltpeter dissolved in every pailful
of water the COW drinks. As the symptoms
subside generous diet must be given, such
as thin Cruel of linseed or cotton-seed meal
made with milk, and the best early cut hay,
oat and corn meal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
A Beautiful Incident.

A man blind from his birth, man of
much intellectual vigor and with many en-
gaging social qualities, found woman who,
appreciating his worth, was willing to cast
in her lot with him and become his wife.
Several bright, beautiful children became
theirs, who tenderly and equally loved both
their parents. An eminent French surgeon
while in this country called upon them, and
examining the blind man with much inter-
est and care, said TO him Your blindness
is wholly artificial; your eyes are naturally
good, and could J,lave operated upon them
twenty years ago, 1 think could have givon
you sight. It is barely possible that can
do it now, though it will cause you much
pain. al can bear that" was the reply !;
80 you but enable me TO see." "The sur
geon operated upon him, and was gradually
successful first there were faint glimmer-
ings of light, then more distinct vision, The
blind father was handed rose he had
smelt one before. but had never seen one ;
then he looked upon the face Of his wife,
who had been so true and faithful to him !;
and then the children were brought, whom
he had so often fondled, and whose charm
ing prattle had so frequently fallen upon his
ears. He then exclaimed: go, why have |
seen all of these before inquiring for the
man by whose skill l have been enabled to
behold them Show me the doctor" And
when he was pointed out to him, he en-
braced him with tears of gratitude and Joy.
So, when we reach heaven, and with un-
clouded eyes look upon its glories, we shall
not be content with view of these No
we shall say, "Where is Christ? He to
whom l am indebted for what heaven is
show me him, that with all my soul may
adore and praise him through endless ages
-ChriStian at Work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
The Vergennes Grape.

We are inclined to set high value on
this Vermont grape, which, besides being of
high quality, large size and great beauty,
has the rare merit OF being a true winter
grape-as much so as the Baldwin is win
ter apple. All who have grown it concur in
saying that it can be kept through the win
ter as easily as apples. No special care is
required. 1t is only necessary to gather the
clusters carefully when ripe, remove all inn
perfect berries by clipping them of with
scissors and, after placing the clusters in
shallow paper or wooden boxes, deposit
them in cellar or closet, where frost will
not reach them, until wanted for use. Mr..
Thomas Calef of Bridgeport, Connecticut,
offers vines of the Vergennes for sale, ex'
cellently grown, II we may Judge from one
he has sent us. Write for his circular.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
Discovery OF the Pacific Ocean.

Three hundred and sixty-eigbt years ago
the great ocean now known as the Pacific
had never been seen by white men. 1t was
Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spaniard, who
saw it for the first time. lie had heard
about it from the Indians when he was on
the lsthmus of Darien, at the eastern side.
II was only sixty miles across the isthmus;
bur there was no road, and the way was be
set with dangers. He made the Indians
friendly by his good treatment Of them, and
they did what they could to help him. 1t
took him twenty-six days to cross the 18TH
mus. Then he learned from his Indian
guide that from the next high hill he could
see the ocean. This was on the Doth of
September, 1913. Balboa and his men toiled
up the hill and when near the top, he cried
out, d" Halt |" His men halted, and then he
climbed up the highest peak. What a glori-
GUS sight There lay the great Pacific ocean
spread blue and smooth before him. Be-
by the sight, Balboa knelt and thanked
God. He cut down tree and made cross
which he placed on heap of stones. On it
he wrote the names of the king and queen
OF Spain. Then going down to the shore
he stood on the land till the water reached
his knees. In one hand he held his sword,
in the other the flag of CASTLE. He then
said in loud voice, Long live the high
and mighty king and queen of CASTLE In
their name | take these seas and lands, and
am ready to defend their right against all
who may claim them" Thus Spain laid
claim to the country. The news of what
Balboa had done made a great noise in
Europe. 1t was looked on as great dis
covery only second in Importance to the dis
covery of America by Columbus.-Selected'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
MONTPELIER VT, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1881.

hind legs Of the wandering sheep to pull it
back. The thick band of iron at the other
end of the rod was really staff, aud was
ready for use whenever he saw hyena or
wolf, or some other troublesome animal
come near the sheep; for, especially at night,
these creatures prowled about the flock.
With the iron part of the rod he could give
good blow when any attack was threat
ened. In Psalms xiii a, we have mem
tion made of SHY rod and Thy staff" There
is meaning in both, and distinct meaning.
God's rod draws us back kindly and lovingly,
if we go aside from his path. Gods staff
protects us against the onset, open or secret,
whether it be men or devils that are the
enemies watching an opportunity for attack.
In this we find unspeakable comfort. The
young, inexperienced believer may reckon on
having the crook Of that blessed rod put forth
to draw him back from danger and wander
ing, and also may expect that the staff of it
shall not fail to come down upon those that
seek his soul to destroy it."-LVe Of DR..
Duff
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
VOL. 76.-3SS6. NO. 90.

been able to quench. Many husbands are
meanly and selfishly 10th to give the wife
credit for her share in the partnership of
life; more wives are unwilling TO take Il
and, most Of all, both wives and husbands
are unconscious Of any partnership in the
matter at all. No woman could have wholly
unmade Thomas Carlyle but if "my little
woman had been slattern or vixen, or
even an ordinary "society woman" Thomas
Carlyle would never have been the man lie
was, and perhaps would have carried out
his half-formed purpose, shouldered his axe,
and gone off into the wilderness Of Canada.
His tribute to his little woman is recon-
mended as an admirable book for reading
aloud by the husband to the wife. 1t will
make them both better--the wife in her ap-
probation of the service which a wife can
render to her husband, and the husband in
appreciation of the service which the wife
does render TO her husband and the cost
thereof. Jane Welsh Carlyle was unmis-
takably remarkable woman and wife one
whom it is good to know; one who might
easily have earned reputation for herself
with the world outside if she had not cared
more for the love of one than for the ap-
plause of many-wise woman
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
Name OF the Good Samaritan.

Oberlin, the well-known philanthropist of
Steinthal, while yet a candidate for the
ministry, was travelling on one occasion from
Strasbourg. 1t was in the winter time.
The ground was deeply covered with snow,.
and the roads were almost impossible. He
had reached the middle of his journey and
was among the mountains, and by that time
was so exhausted that he could stand up no
longer. He was rapidly freezing to death.
Sleep began to overcome him; all power to
resist it left him. lie commended himself
to God, and yielded to what he felt to be
the sleep of death. He knew not how long
he slept, but suddenly became conscious Of
some one rousing him and waking him up
Before him stood wagon-driver in his blue
blouse, and the wagon not far away. He
gave him little wine and food, and the
spirit of life returned. He then helped him
on the wagon, and brought him to the next
village. The rescued man was profuse in
his thanks, and offered money, which his
benefactor refused. at is only duty to
help one another" said the wagner, "and
it is the next thing to an insult to offer 9
reward for such service" "Theh," replied
oberlin, - at least tell me your name, that
may have you in thankful remembrance be
fore God" /" see," said the wagner, "tha
you are minister of the gospel. Pleas
tell me the name of the good Samaritan
"That," said Oberlin, al cannot do, for il
was not put on record" ."Then," replied
the wagner, "until you can tell me hi.
his name, permit me to withhold mine."-
Christian Leader
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
Lesson from q Child.

l remember hearing of little girl who
went to her Sabbath-school, and when she
came home her mother asked her what she
had done at school, and she, in the simple
ity of her little soul, said "Ol dear mother,
am afraid | have done nothing; for you
know there was little Mary Curtiss, whose
baby brother was buried this week, and she
was so sorry, and she cried 80 that cried
with her, and took her hands in mine and
kissed her, but 1t took all the lesson out Of
my head and poor Sarah Miles, who is al
ways behind with her lessons, had them this
morning quite perfect; and she was 80
happy, that although she got more tickets
than did, l was quite glad too" "My
DEAR" said the happy mother, "you have
fulfilled the apostles injunction you have
wept with those that wept, and rejoiced with
those that rejoiced. Parton Hood.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
The Potato Trade.

The Boston Cultiuator has a department
Of "Market Gossip the writer of which
seems to be very familiar with the produce
trade, and has withal an interesting way of
telling what he knows. Speaking Of Maine
potatoes he says "iIoulton Early Rose po-
tatoes, covering such as are raised in por-
tions of Aroostook county, Maine, command
the highest price of any that come to the
market. There seems to be something
about the soil in which they are raised
which stamps superiority upon the tubers.
They command at least ten cents per bushel
more than the similar variety raised at any
other point Houlton Rose potatoes are
more even in size and shape, of larger aver
age, smoother, give better colof when
cooked, and are mealier and more satisfac-
tory to the consumer than any other market
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
Thf ynmf Girrlf.
TAKEN AND BROUGHT.

what have years stoen they sped away Ikea thief
Noiseessly silently missed In the Joy OF our child
hood brlef7
They have stolen away from
The wonder Of all things new
The freshness from of the daisy,
The gllsten from off the dew
The laughter untouched by care,
The sunshine with never a cloud,
The thoughts that knew not fear,
The heart that could speak aloud.
what have they carried away they passed with laughing
feet
Flying along with naddened rush in the sunshine of
youth so sweet2
They carried away In their flight
Many hope and dream
Beautiful castles built in air
And gllded by fancy's CLEAN;
Some friendships that budded fair,
Love like an opening rose,
The eager hope Of beginning
And the sweet calm OF repose
What have they taken away as they passed with slower
tread
Counting them by the fall of and the lying
dead2
the beautiful light Of youth,
The Joy Of the sunny hour,
The red from the sparkling lips,
And the honey from out the flower.
The glow from the golden hair.
The beauty that shone 80 brief,
The vigor and hope from life,
From the trust and belief
what have they brought a gift they carried SO
much away,
Turning the laughter Of tears. and the beautiful
nowofu W oiay
They have left patience strong,
hope that doth brightly shine,
The bending to one great will,
The strength Of an arm divine,
The living but not to self,
The working but not for gain.
The tears that are sanctined,
The humility Of pain;
The knowledge that God is good,
That self s sinful and weak,
The love Of the Cracned
Who To and TO seek
Mercies unnumbered, love unknown,
They have brought as they passed along,
And sometimes to cheer me upon my way
The God-given gift Of song.
Hollis Freeman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
Penalties as Well as Gains.

II the married woman is to be the legal
equal of her husband she will find she
must accept the penalties as well as gains
of Independence. For instance, as soon as
women were allowed to hold as separate
property what they owned before marriage,
they were made solely liable for their own
ante-nuptial debts. As soon as women were
allowed to hold as separate property what
they gained in any way after marriage, they
were made liable for their own separate
debts incurred after marriage. AS soon as
they were allowed to carry on separate
trades and business, they were made par
tally or equally liable with the husband for
the support of the family. Not that legis-
lation In these two directions has been SIM
ult or universally united but these
two tendencies are to be noted.-Popular
Science Monthly.
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A True Incident,

"The OK knoweth his owner, and the ass
his masters crib but Israel doth not know,
my people doth not consider" Isaiah 8.
A farmer who had recently listened to an
exposition from this text was giving food to
his stock, when one of his oxen, evidently
grateful for his care, fell to licking his bare
arm. Instantly, with this simple incident,
the Holy Spirit flashed conviction on the
farmers mind. lie burst into tears and ex-
claimed, Yes, it is all true. How wonder
full is Gods Word This poor, dumb brute
is really more grateful to me than am to
God, and yet am in debt to him for every
thing. What sinner am |" The lesson
had found way to his heart and wrought
there effectually to lead him to Christ
American Messenger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
The Shepherds Crook.

In lsi9 DIR. Duff was travelling near Sim la,
under the shadow of the great Himalaya
Mountains. One day his way led to mar
row bridle-path cut out on the face of a steep
ridge. Along this narrow path that ran 80
near a great precipice he saw a shepherd
leading on his flock, the shepherd going
first and the flock following him. But now
and then the shepherd stopped and looked
back. Ii he saw sheep creeping up too far
on the one hand, or going too near the edge
of the dangerous precipice on the other, he
Would at once turn back and go to it, gently
pulling it back. lie had long rod, as tall
as himself, around the lower half of which
was twisted IA band Of iron. There was a
crook at one end OF the rod, and IL was with
this the shepherd took hold OF one of the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06
The Portrait OF n Wife,

The Christian at Work is OF the opinion
that when the history of this world comes TO
be read as it is written in the great book
above, where alone it is truly written, all
other histories being more or less fctions, it
will be found that the real greatness of the
great men has been due to their wives,
whose care has relieved them from the cares
which take up the larger part of the time OF
men less great, whose loving and tender
severity has perpetually pruned them Of
faults which would have proved impedi..
ments, and whose unquenchable faith and
courage has been an inspiration which all
untender severity of the world has never
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-06

Why So p" There is one sick official in
Washington. He is dapper fellow OF high
civil rank upon whom Senator kirkwood
once called The Iowa senator, personally
unknown to the little-big man, waited his
turn. After dismissing the several callers
with such answers as their business re-
quired, the great man slowly turned his Of
fee chair, and, looking the senator from
crown to sole, said coolly well, my man,
what can do for you You look as though
you would be- most at home ON farm ~
Springfield Republican. What's the matter
Won't kirkwood stand fiattery
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sMnraI and Reliaions.
THE TEARS OF HEAVEN.

Heaven weeps above the earth all night Till morn,
In darkness weeps as II ashamed to weep,
Because the earth hath made her state fororn
with sef-brought evil Of unnumbered years,
And doth the fruit Of her dshonor reap.
And all the day heaven gathers back her tears
Into her own blue eyes clear and deep,
And showering down the glory Of lightsome day,
Smiles the esrhs brow to win her II she may
Alfred TennvsOn.
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Liver Disease.

Mr.. J. H. Northrop of Lansingburg New York,
for several years Captain OF the Troy police, says
" have been for a long time great sufferer from
arrangement Of the liver, and after using many
OF the medicines recommended for that complaint,
DIR. KeDnedys Favorite Remedy is the only
one which gave me any relief. firmly believe
that the Favorite Remedy is good, honest
preparation one that may be depended upon"
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FOR SALEl

The subscriber offers sale his Saw Mill, with circu
lar cutting OF edgng hatcher and shingle
machine. The slabs shnge and blocks when cut fall into
which ruus TO the lower wafer power where the
shingles sawed. Also Grist Mill with of
stone Eureka tan-mi scales ETC. The grist mill building
is sufficiently large for manufacturing business. All
In good repair and doing good custom business Also
good Dwelling house. with Barn and Garden, all
pleasantly situated In Brooked village, ten miles from
West Randolph. with daily stage from Reason for
selling The subscriber wishes to give his whole attention
to his Patent Boot Drer For terms particulars call
address
T4-u B. II. BUXTON BroOkHeld, VT.