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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
Sorghum Sugar.

We are much indebted to Professor Col
lier for advance sheets of his sugar report,
which demonstrates, by tests and expert
ments, on a much larger scale than before,
that the sorghums are most valuable sugar
producing plants, capable of rivaling both
the beet and the tropical cane as source of
that essential commodity on the commercial
scale. We believe that the results of Pro-
fessor Golfers experiments, the most extern
sive and practical that have ever been
prosecuted in the national department
of agriculture, will be soon seen in a
great development of the sugar production
of the country. Beet sugar might be made
profitable, were our farmers generally skill
full in root culture. They are not, and,
therefore, sugar from sugar beets is not
likely to become an American staple. But
all our farmers know how to grow corn, and
sorghum culture is almost identical, so that
supply Of raw material for this industry
can easily be had in unlimited quantity.
As domestic product, we believe that, gen.
orally, the syrup only will be made. A fair
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
Are You Really Sincere I

Here is true anecdote, and one showing
US very practical way of testing the char
acter of our Christian profession Am old
Methodist preacher once offered the follow
ing prayer in prayer-meeting "Lord,
help us to trust thee with our souls
Amen" was remarked by many voices.
Lord, help us to trust thee with our bod
ies." "Amen," was responded with as
much warmth as ever. "Lord, help us To
trust thee with our money!" but to this pc
tition the "Amen was not Forthcoming
Is it not strange that when religion touches
some mems pockets it cools their ardor at
once and seals their lipsY We often hear
men talk of the "peace of God in his heart, y
and to the phrase we raise no objection but
it has often occurred TO us that il the "peace
of God " could only get into some peoples
pockets it would be blessed thing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
Mnra1 and Religinns.


The land was stlll the skies grey with weeping
Into the soft brown earth tho seed she cast
oh soon, she cried. will come the time Of reaping,
The golden time when clouds and tears are past
There came whisper through the autumn haze,
:" YEA thou shalt find II after many days"
Hour after hour she marks the htful cleaning
OF sunlight stealing through the cloudy lift;
Hour after hour she llugers idly dreaming,
To see the rain fall, and the dead leaves drift
OH for some small green sign Of life, she prays,
Have not watched and waited many days2"
At early morning, chilled and sad she hearkens
10 stormy winds that through the poplars blow;
Far over hill and plain the heaven darkens,
Her field is covered with shroud Of snow
All, Lord she sghs. these thy loving ways2
lie answers" spake not Of many days"
The snowdrop blooms; the purple violet gstens
On banks of moss that take the sparkling showers;
alfcheere doubling. yet she strays and listens
To nnches singing to the shy young howersi
little longer still his love delays
The promised blessing" after many days"
Oh, happy world she cries, the sun IA shinlngl
Above the soil see the springing greeni
could not trust his word without replnlng,
could not walt in peace for things unseen;
Forgive me, Lord my soul Is full Of praise;
My doubling heart prolonged thy many days"
Sunday Mdgdftne
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
The Certainty OF the Gospel.

The firmest thing in the universe is that
cross on which the worlds Redeemer was
crucifed. Though shadows and gloom
gathered around that scene of suffering, yet
the suffering has passed, and all gloom and
darkness have passed with it, and higher
and brighter than the sun shines forth the
transfgured face of our assembled Lord. No
eclipse will ever shadow this effulgent truth,
Whose believeth in me shall have eternal
life, and | will raise him up at the last day."
We come to-day unto the cross OF Christ,
and lay our hands on his eternal strength.
Thousands before us have done ii, and found
rest. Tremulous age has trusted here, and
lost its weakness. Patience has resorted
here, and found its confidence. Suffering
has fled for help, and discovered its strength.
Ten thousand times ten thousand, and thou
sands of thousands, when passing through
the prostration and mystery of death, have
turned an eye and put forth hand to the
cross of him who was lifted up to draw all
men unto him, and smiles of confidence have
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
VOL. 76.-3S96. NO. SO.

disconnected even by your merriment. Now,
wonder, II right here does not lie the ter
rible wrong or at least some of it, of which
the woman suffragists complain. The
wrongly educated woman thinks her duties
disgrace and frets under them, or shirks
them If she can. She sees man triumph
antly pursuing his vocations, and thinks it
is the kind Of work he does which makes
him grand and regnant; whereas it is not
the kind of work at all, but the way in
which and the spirit with which he does it,"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
Ensilage.

A friend (unknown) sends us a column
cut from the Christian at Work in which
reference is made (without naming him) to
the experiments of Mr.. c. W. Mills OF
Pompton, New Jersey, 0ully described by
+. d. Mouton in the recently issued Jour
nal of the American Agricultural Associa-
tion) in successfully pitting corn stalks
without cutting. This, which was first done
by Mr.. Mills in 1876, is spoken Of both by
Mr.. Moulton and the writer in the Christian
at Work as new discovery. 1t may have
been new to Mr.. Mills, but had been long
practiced in Europe, and was the basis from
which Monsieur Goffart began his expert
ments. Corn stalks and other green feed
can be successfully pitted in an uncut con-
dition but there is always a great waste,
and much uncertainty as to how the pits
will open. Sometimes the feed in them is
well preserved, and ofteuer not. Monsieur
Goffart made the business a perfect success
by ths use of the brick or stone silo, snd
the fine cutting of the stalks. These two
improvements with pressure) secure the
complete exclusion of the air, which is
necessary to a perfect preservation of the
fodder, uniformity in quality, convenience
! in handling, and freedom from dirt none
of which are attained with any completeness
when uncut fodder is simply buried in earth
pits. Mr. Wells rediscovery of an old pro-
cess is interesting, but is of no consequence
or value in the face of the perfected system
of ensilage which the writings of Monsieur
| Goffart have made so widely known. Mr.
Wells is New York merchant and an anna
teur farmer, and Mr.. Moulton (the emu
tual friend of Beecber and Tilton) is also
a merchant. That these outsiders should glo
rify an accidental rediscovery of an old pro
cess, after it had been improved out of use
is natural to men not posted in improved
agriculture; but the writer in the Christian
at Work seems to be equally behind thu
| times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
MONTPELIER, VT, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 1881.

driven away the shadows of the grave.
Come to-day and lay your hand upon the
cross and say, al know whom have be
lieved, and that he is able to keep that
have committed unto him against that day."
Stand by the cross, and leaning upon its
strength, exclaim, al am persuaded, that
neither death nor life, nor things
present, nor things to come, nor height, nor
depth, nor any other creature, shall be able
TO separate us from the love Of God which
is in Christ Jesus our Lord."-ReU. William
Adams d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

stripped leaves and tops, and the stalks after
grinding, make the best Of material for en-
silage; while the settings and skimmings
from the sugar manufacture yield vinegar or
alcohol in paying quantity. There appears,
therefore, small reason 10 doubt the success
full future of this industry in any part OF
the country where the season admits OF the
culture of either crop.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

To the church as body and to every in
dividual believer, no precept can be more
fundamental and important than that which
requires US to pray without ceasing and to
work while we pray. 1t is praying breath
that sancti6es all work, and It is the work
ing prayer that rises as acceptable to God as
sweet incense, and brings down the divine
blessings Ocean Grove Record.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
is the Great Health
Restorer.
ScrOfulOus HumOr Cured.

BosTos, Sept. ., 1871.
Mr.. II. r. STEVENS: Dear sr-I have suffered with
scrofuous umor for years, and could get relief
tried everything the shape OF herbs salves, pias
ters, etc., but nothing did any good. from my
knees my ankles of | was advised by
Police Officer W. b. Hill to try vEoETisE. commenced
last July, 1876 After taking the second bottle began to
get relief and the to heal pp. 1t finally reduced
to large ulcer my right leg tiat much and
looked bad that many said must lose e but after
had taken II bottles of vEGErIsR my ley all healed
up and am now as well ever in my life. con-
slider vEGRTisg the best cleanser and purifier OF the blood
and advise all who may suffering have suffered to
give 1t trial. HENRY T. SMITH,
50 Utica street. Boston, Mass.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

REMEMBER, YOUNG MEN.-Youpg men
who are intending to be farmers should re-
member that agriculture is both science
and an art, to be carefully studied and then
practically carried out. The day has gone
by when the ignorant can become success
full farmers. Within the past ten years ag-
riculture has undergone great revolution,
but the next ten years will see greater
changes than have yet been witnessed. The
leading agriculturists will be the leading
men OF the country.-Prauie Farmer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

"WHAr would give said Charles Lamb,
"to call my dear mother back to earth for a
single day, to ask her pardon, upon my
knees, for all those acts by which grieved
her gentle spirit"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

THERE never was greater need OF self.
examination than to-day. This is an age OF
shams shams in everything; in our houses,
in our business, in our churches, and in our
pupils. The worst sham is sham In religion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

LIFE is so complicated game that the
devices of skill are liable to be defeated at
every turn by air-blown chances, incalcula-
BILE as the descent OF thistle-down.-Romola.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15

EVERY mans work pursued steadily tends
to become an end in itself, and so to bridge
over the loveless chasms of his life.-Sias
Mariner.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-15
Remarkable Cure of Scrof-
uIOus Face.

WESTMINSTER, Conn, June 10, 1879.
Mr.. H. H. STEvEss-Dear Sir; can testify to the good
effect of your medicine. My little boy had Scrofua
break his head large quarter of dollar and
down his face from the other, under his
neck and solid OF Two bottles Of your
valuable vEGgrNg completely cured him.
Very respectfully, MRs. q. X. THATCHER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22

they would hardly keep on selling their val
liable trees for mere bagatelle, compared
with their real worth.''
These little saw mills, mentioned In tbe
foregoing extract, are the principal means
used with us in the destruction Of our for
ests of valuable timber.
In conclusion, let it be reiterated that we
have the means and facilities for building
up manufactures. Let our failures of not
ceomplishing what other sections with less
facilities are doing, suggest that eur eusr-
gles have been misdirected. Not many years
ago we had boom on money, or, as it was
put, t'Wh hat is money!" One of our clear
headed editors put light into the subject
by saying, ''it is living within your income, {"
law that secures an unlimited amount of
currency per head, aud that, too. without
National or State legislation. Now the
boom seems to be railroad legislation.
Whether this will end as the cid pro rata
agitation that has been discussed time and
again for the hast twenty years ended, that
absolute uniformity of rates is impraeticable.
the exceptions to the rule destroys its force
or that we will be doomed to have a swarm
of commissioners Ia Germany.
Can it be possible that this apparen. hos
tility originates in the fact that railroad
companies require prompt payment Ter what
they do us, aud ne long credit of accounts?
Railroads being positive necessity for de-
yeloping manufacturing interests, would it
not be wise to give the railroads 10 the State
every reasonable concession and that would
not Interfere with the rights of property.
L. Fl 7,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22
WHERE rs YFsTERDAYp

WHERE Is YESTERDAY P
Mother. some things want to know,
Which puzzle and confuse me so.
To-day is present, as you say;
But tell me, where is yesterday
Il did not see it as it wont;
only know hew 1T was spent =
In play and pleasure. though in rain;
Then why won't it eeme buck again I
To-day the sun shines brighsand clear /:
But then to-morrow's drawing near.
To-day-oh. do not go away,
And vanish like dear yesterday.
lis when the sun and all the light
Has gone. and darkness brings the night.
lt seems to me you steal away
Aud change your name to yesterday
And will all time be just the samef
To-daS-the only name remain
Aud shall always have to say,
Tomorrow you'll be yesterdayf
wonder, when we so to heaven,
If there record will be given
OF all our thoughts and all our ways
Writ On the face of yesteldaysf
IF SO, pray God grant to me
That. mine q noble life may be:
For then Phi greet with joyous gaze
Inc dear lost face of yesterdays.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22

HIRE IS a COOP sEnMoH.-A ltd.
shoeblaek called at the residence of elsr-
gyman of this city and collected piece Of
bread and some water. The serysot wss
directed to give the child broad from ,4g
erumb basket, and as the little fellow VISA
walking slowly away and shifting the eifs
between his fingers fora piece large enoueh
TO chew, the minister called him bast sss
asked him if ho had ever learuod 70 pFsy.
On receiving negative answOr, he dirsstea
him to say "our Father" but he cooid
not understand the familiarity.
err" 'ON 'A'"sf-py sssa'
why. certainly"
The boy looked at him awful, e6d con-
menced crying, at tho samO time holding vo
his crust of bread, and cxelainiag betxeep
his sobs 80
"YOu say that my father is your father /,
aren't aren't you ashamed to give you. litIIs
got SO many good things for yourself
NJ O. Dem1craf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22
[Galyssten News.1

The Madison, (Wis) Democrat, in en>
deavoring to treat the wounds received by
the candidates for the presidency, wisely
presoribes st. Jacobs Oil. OF course we
could not expect our worthy contemporary
to do otherwise than recommend that
famous Old German Remedy, which ..heals
all wounds but those of love'' and sootbes
all, save those of political disappointment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22

ASA CuRE FOR Pu,rs K,dnev.y,T.,t -. ~.
1y overcoming in the mildesf manner All 4sss
eoa e. SSntsi;Ipstion then. by its great ton
, = pToperitest restores health
hugdIeds of certified cures, where all slse 81 "
lAIled. Ose 1T and suffer 20 lone0r.- ErcGanGf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22

SALE OF GooDs AT Cosr With a.do.
termination to redace Stock, the undersiebed
will sell oycry article 10 Store at uOtual C,,f
Of Goods. The Stock ia very large. en-
bracing Boots. Shoes. Hats and caps, Mo-
tIons, snd Clothing. These Goods were care.
1oliy selected, and are good in quality and
sucn as to meet the needs OF the people. A
obtaining good Goods at eztreneIv .las,
prices. GEORGE H HAeIpy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22
JUST HOW IT is.

The Details crMe Preparations ior Trans.
2ortation TO The Hon he
Baltimore and 0hio ,oiE Prooidc.
The Baltimore and Ohio Companv h.. ,,4,.t,
eoneIuded to make its round trip tickets for t6o
ttn.uSutaiion good going from tho first 10 tii0
third inclusive. and returning up to and incind-
TS ing the last .Tain on tho evening OF the sovsnr
people holding them win secure every advnn-
ssig aage Of tue fast train schedule. The uofsd
Daisy Train which leaves here in tie sVruinI, I,
Teaehes Washington tho next day at moon Seye6
RoIt aheHa OF fastest trains other ines The
from Cincinnati and the West to Washjne eios.
al other lines being forced 10 take ciFcpifSos
routes In order to get into HRshiaRtnn. This n
q matter OF course requires extra time and eYtrS
nc hoats Of tTayel. which are not con pensaisd foT
In any lower rates whatever, either a. ia Frafi--
Tsad fare or sleeping car aecomnodations Nst-
1srs as rseards the programme Of inaugnraIion
grcst deal of energy, and ~ there is .po eaS Of
money to carry ont the elaborate proeraHl,Os
appointment. ' "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22
EAR CORN!
"AETED FOR CASH. Large or small ousn.
y! ttIcs LlPPI1T i co.
November 9. 1880.
TO STOCK RAISERs.

TNHE undersigned having considerable experi-
ence in the EeIdipg of stock, offers his profes
sional services - the Stock Rasers of Jefferson
and adjoining Coun tics, Using re in the ex-
eeution of work entrusted to him. Will also give
attention to diseases in horses. Also has patent
Anti-kooter. which be will apply toHogs. Letters
will receive prompt attention. Terms reasonable
Feb. l3, 1877. JOHN W SCHAEFFER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22

An exchange says copper cent of 1856
is worth from five to fsr.y cents, and /. rieksI
cent Of 1856 is worth from two to tbrsa .saI-
lars according to condition. 10
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22
A Witty Judge.

Readers OF Shakespeare have always en-,
joyed the wit of .Portia," in the Merchant
Of lentcc, by which she saved "Antopio"
from the knife of "Shylook." The pre>
tended judge affirmed the right of "Shy>
lock" to his pound of flesh, but added.
should drop of blood be shed in taking it
his life would be forfeited. A California
judge has shown equal wit
A hard character, we'll known as thief.
was indicted for entering miners tent.and
stealing bag of gold dust The theft was
proved. He had been seen to cut a slit in
the tent and reach in and take the bag. A
bright thought occurred to the counsel for
the defence.
"H"w far did he get when he took the
dust2
About half way in, as he reached over"
said the witness
MAY it please your honor" said the
shrewd lawyer, "I shall demand the acouit.
tai OF my client. The indictment is BOT
sustained. He did not enter the tent. Con
a man enter house when one>half of his
body is in, and the other half out 2"
The jury and judge were equal to the
emergency. The verdict of the iury was,
Guilty as to one,halt of his BODY and NOT
guilty as to the other half" The sentence
of the, judge was, "1mprisonment for the
guilty part, OF two years. The prisoner NAV
leave the other part behind, or take it with
him." The sharp lawyer was outwitted.
NATuRE's sLU1cE-wAY.-Tbe kidnevs are M
ture siuice-way to wash ont tho debris Of onr
constantly changing bodies. If they do not
Te T@rk Preperly tle trouble is felt evorywhere.
!hen pc wise and as soon you see signs of
take it faithfully. It will clean the sinice- wav
OF Sand gravel'or slime and purify the whole
system druggists sell il both 1iuniH Dd 4
and it is equally efficient either way.
LEndepsndens.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22
An Important Corporal.

1t is related that during the American
Revolution the corporal of little oemnanv
was giving orders to those under him rela-
tive to piece of timber, which thew were
endeaVering to raise up to the top of aome
military works they were repairing.
Inc timber went up with difficulty, and
on this account the voice of the little great
man was often heard, in regular vocifera>
tlons OF "Heave away There she goes
Heave how
An officer, not in military costume, wss
passing, and asked the nom com missioned
officer why ho did not take hold and render
a little aid.
The latter, astonished, turning round
with all the pomp of an Emperor, said !:
'Slr, L am a corporall"
"Yeu are, are you?" replied the officer :;
~ was not aware Of that" aud taking of
his hat aud bewiDg. the officer said, 81 ask
your pardon, Mr. Corporal" and then dis
mounted and lifted till tho perspiration
stood IN drops on his forehead
when the work was finished, turning to
the commander, he said "Mr. CORPORAL
when you have another such Job aud have
not men enough, send for your commander
ln-chief, and l will come and help Won
second time"
The corporal IVES thunderstruck! It was
none other than Washington who thus ad-
dressed him.
One of our most estimabIe citizons NAV
be thankful for the introdustion of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup, for its timely use has
saved his life.
Now Do AosT USnEsITAT1SGLY AVER. as
an old practitioner. tkat Warmers safe Kidney
ana Liver CHre is among the most valuable
discoveries of the 18Th century. I cannot saw
TOO much IN its behalf. PittsbErg, Pa, 6th
E fSisnedl J.H. cossr11, ND.
Town TALK-that H. A. Burton sells a.
his Jewelry Store, Watches, Clocks and
Jswelry lower than any man in the State of
West Virginia, and Repairs Watches, Clocks
and Jewelry when others fail to do so (: he
never says it can't be done. but goes shead
and does the work for you. spectacles by
the thousand, to suit everybody; Bird Seed,
plain or mixed, 10 cents per IL. real Sicily
not imitation Of 1t raised in this eountry'
which is not SO good. sign-Wateh and
speeiaeles. with Eyes in them, and Black
face Watch.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22

Take advantage of tho great clearing on,
sale at Goldsmith's for the.pext thirty dave.
Never before has new and desirable stoct
OF goods been offered at suck redustios Is
prices. See his advertisement IL aBotAef
column and be astonished at low prices fot
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22

The s. ". R. R. is now prepared to sell
Tor use of individuals OF families. books cons
tanning coupons good for 500 miles at q
cents per mile Application for-ths same
should s1v be made to Joseph WGoze; GenersI
Ticket Agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-02-22
GEO. IT. LIGHT

HAS just received some novelties in the Paper
line; also Visiting Cards.
m.reh %. 1850. GEO. t. LIGHT.
HuREKA HORSE POwDERs-tbe best on the
- mHkes-wnrranted not to I'M ure Brood Mares
sPtTePI1eo ena sold by GEO. T. LIGHT.
A LIZ kinds of Paper and Envelope, soid By
80 MAfcn 2Ss lsso. GEO. T. LIGHT.
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Shenandoah Valley r. r.
Change of Time,

Taxing Effect Dec. I'd, 1880.
Philadelphia time Give minutes faster than
Baltimore t,mc.)