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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30
A Young Minister'S Experience.

A young minister recently making his
statement before a council, preliminary to
his installation as pastor of Congregational
church, pictured an experience not unlike
that of many in the present day, yet so
marked as to be typical. In substance it
was as follows "My experience of religion
began in my early childhood. Oftentimes,
when could not understand the sermon,
the public services of the church produced
in me religious feelings of which l retain
distinct impressions to this day. These i'm
pressions wore away and at times entirely
disappeared, so that | had a somewhat wild
life during my boyhood and early youth.
But they were revived, and issued in posi-
tive religious experience. While pursuing
my studies in Harvard college / read Sir
William Hamilton's philosophy and Man.
sells Limits of Religious Thought, a book
which l consider to be one of the most mis-
chievous of the present century. l followed
these with the writings Of Stuart Mill, and
with materialistic philosophy, until my
faith was almost wholly dissipated. Some
times l sat in the midst of a religious Assem-.
blage, hearing the prayers and other exer-
cises, and musing until the whole scene
appeared like an illusion. The faces about
me seemed phantasms born of the dust, and
destined soon to be resolved into their ele-
ments with all trace of spirit vanished.
laughed inwardly at the delusion of these
perishing beings in worshipping an Unseen
Of which they knew nothing. In the midst
of these experiences was drawn into mis-.
sion service in the North End of Boston
and there, in the practical work of minister.
ing to the spiritual wants Of men, my skep
ticism disappeared. Afterwards, going to
Germany to continue my studies, my doubts
and false philosophy reasserted themselves
and became as skeptical as ever until one
day, sitting with Greek Testament in my
hand, l said to myself, This book contains
the biography and doctrines of Jesus Christ
Either there was or was not such a man
This book is reality. 1t must be eithel
true or false. will read it thoroughly, t.
form for myself a judgment as to its char
acter and value l gave myself up to tn,
perusal and study of the New Testament
and in the inflow of its spiritualities fount
q renewal of my early experiences, and |
life from the Spirit of God which has neve
ceased. ."-Presbyterian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30

A GREAT scholar and political economist
has recently said; "When manufacturer
of blankets, steel rails, cotton ties, spool
thread, or any other industrial product, pro-
tests against the adoption by the govern.
ment, Of tariff for revenue only, and as
serts that without protection, or more taxes,
he cannot continue to prosecute his bust
ness he admits that he is engaged in q
vocation which cannot be carried on by
him naturally, except at loss; and then
pleads this very fact, as II it were something
meritorious, as reason for asking his fel-
low-citizens that they tax themselves, or
what is the same thing, diminish their abun-
dance, in order, not simply to make up his
losses, but to give him business profit in
addition.--Bosion Post.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30
sMnral and Religinns.
AMEN

can not say,
Beneath the pressure Of iifes cares to-day.
Joy in these;
But I can say
That I had rather walk this rugged way,
ffhlm IT please.
can not feel
That all Is well. when dsrk'ning clouds conceal
The shining sun,
But then. know
Cod lives and loves; aud say, since 1t Ia 80.
Thy will be done.
! can not speak
In happy tones the tear-drops on my cheek
Show am sad;
But can speak
OF grace to suffer with submission meek,
Until made glad.
lido not zee
why God should cen permit some things TO be,
When he is love;
But can see,
Though dimly, through the mystery,
His hand abovei
I DO not look
Upon the present, nor in Natures book,
To read my fate;
But do look
For promised blessings In Gods Holy Boob;
And can walt. IS. G. Browning.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30
Joseph Cook and DIR. Beard.

DIR. George M. Beard, who died in this
city, was, it was well known, an agnostic,
or, as he called himself, scientist" and
was generally supposed to have remained so
till his death. lie had, however, Mora
Wan woman for nurse in his last illness,
who seems TO have since fallen into the way
of Mr.. Joseph Cook, the Boston Monday
Lectureship," just as he was getting his
facts and illustrations ready for a "pre-
lude." She told him that Dr. Beard had
died believer that in his last moments
she had said to him, Trust in Jesus - and
that he had answered promptly, dol
ami" and that subsequently he had risen
up in bed and exclaimed Higher, higher"
which the nurse reported as pious ejacula-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30

AN OLD FRIEND.-Rev. l.. B. Hibbard,
formerly editor to the Vermont Farmer, and
afterwards Of the Vermont Tribune, at Lud-
low, is now the president of the Farmers
Review publishing company of Chicago,
aud managing editor Of that well conducted
and successful weekly, which has circula-
tion of upwards of twenty-five thousand,
The subscription price of the Reviep is 81 90
year, and those of Mr.. Hibbard's old
friends who would like to read live west.
ern agricultural paper cannot do better than
TO send in their subscriptions TO the Farmers
RevieO, 2l6 Clark street, Chicago.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30

AN Indiana farmer walked into the house
the other day, with a tickled look on his
face and his hat on his ear, and called out
By gum Hammer, what do you think ?"
What's happened now ?" "You know
that fellow who sold me the churn and had
me sign a paper ?" Yes" "Well, that
paper was note for s50." "Noa !" d" True
as preaching. And what else do you sup.
pose 2" "He sold it 2" "Right you are.
Went and sold it to bank in Vincennes,
and I've got to pay it, Think of it Han
bank four stories high and with plate glass
windows, and they send me just the same
kind Of a notice to pay as they would
rich man. must let old Sims hear of it in
some way. The Sims family looks upon US
a. scrubs, and here we are treated the same
as If we rode in keeridge behind four
horses i"-WaH Street Ne,os.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30

THE FLOWERS ARE sTRowN ON HEROES
GRAVES.


The flowers are strown on heroes graves,
while freedom triumphs with her braves,
And freedom the whole nation saves
From tyrsnts' boosted storyl
And cholrs Of singers daily sing,
And choirs OF heart-bels daily ring
out freedoms dsathless gloyi
The right must meet ts battle fray.
The wrong must know its final day;
The holy win at last their way
Their way Of endless glory
And when toward freedom comes the foe
The heroes arm must strike the blow
That ends the battles story
Now on our sleeping ones in dust
Write deep the words Of love and trust,
Set deep the flag Of stars we must,
Sign Of the stars before them
The stars they love ahall never fade;
These stars from flowers that We have mads
WIN slowly wither DER thsmi
As day and night do seem 10 part,
Yei are but one with natures heart,
Loves blended memories here shall start
To sng their songs Of glory
while freedom the whole nation saves,
The flowers we strov on heroes graves
Shall tell her deathless story
-Chdriei W. Butler IN Boston Wdshmdr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30
DIR. LOring's Mistake.

DIR. Loring owes his place as Commissioner
Of Agriculture in Washington to political
influences, and as evidently uses it for poll
tical ends. When he went into the depart
ment he found Professor Peter Collier at the
head of the chemical department, and he is
one OF the most skilled, competent and thor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30

The nearer we come to the perfect clean.
ness of heart, the more shall we mourn over
the tiniest spot of sin, and the more shall
we see that TO be sin which once we excused
He who is most like Christ is most conscious
of imperfection, and most weary that the
least iniquity should hang about him.
,SDur0eOn,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30
EUREKA HEALTH CORSET!

Special attention called to the following features for which
the Eureka Health Corset justly commended by the Medical
Profession and where has already been introduced 1t is con-
sucted with the Patented Elastic Side Lace specially to avoid
undue pressure upon the Vital Organs Wearer 1t is made
that the Patented Adjustable and Detachable Shoulder Straps
may be applied enabling the to transfer the shoulders
the weight of the Skirts 1t fits the body like glove, and yet
affords Perfect Freedom of Movement every position CT the
1t is made with Patented Clasp which the only
that will become unastcned while the Corset is
The Clasps and Double Busk made from Finest Watch Spring
Steel and the Corset is Handsomely Embroderedvey Elegant
in Stye-made of the Best Material and will ouwear any other
Corset made Sold by j. G. Morrison Co., Montpelier, VI.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30

THE best part of our knowledge is that
which teaches US where knowledge leaves
off and where ii begins,-Holmss
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30
agricultural Deparfmenh
+. n. HosKINs. Agricultural Editor.
THE FARMERS ALPHABET.

THE FARMERS ALPHABET.
There is a farmer who 10 ia
Enough to take his E's.
And study nature with his is
And think OF what he Cs.
He hears the chatter OF the Us
As they each other T's,
And "a that when tree ID Kt
II makes home for BIS.
pair Of oxen he will US,
with many haws and G's,
And their mistake he will K o's
while pioughng for his pc.
In raising crops he all LIS
And therefore little o's,
And when he hoes his soil by spells
He also soil, his hose. -Ssiected'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30
Nime Tables.
Montpelier & Wells R. r. R.
Taking Effect October 9, 1882.

Trains leave Montpelier as foiIotcss
Mall at $50 A. NJ, Express at Las P. NJ, Mxed at 40
p.r. arrive at Wells River at 1920 A. NJ, $3.50 ?. NJ,
7.0 Pm.
Trains feace Wells Ricer as fofTotcs!
Mixed at s. 90 A. NJ, Accommodation at 0b A. NJ, Mall
at 400 p. Nj arrive at Montpelier at sl0 A. M 2oP
NJ $50 p. NJ.
Trains leaving Montpelier at $50 A. NJ. and 1.t5 P. NJ
make close at Wells River for all points In the
white Mountains; aao for Boston and all intermediate
polnta, W. A, sTOWELL, Superintendent.
Y. ". MORSE, General Pdsien0er agent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-30

MoRoooo, peopled by the finest Moslem
race in the world, is entirely closed to Chris
tianity.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
Personal I.

Miss Fox is visiting again at Austin.
We hear the scarlet fever is in town.
Mrs. G.. w. Donaldson has been severely
i'll this week, but is better.
Miss Eve has accepted position in the
Episcopal school at Seguin.
Jacob Sanders, an old and worthy citizen
of this place died last night.
We regret very much to hear of the death
of Judge Moore, of Kyle, which occurred
last week.
Miss Ada Malone pupil of Coronal lnstl-
tute, whose home is beyond San Antonio
is sick at this place. The doctors pronounce
it to be mild case of the small pox.
Mrs. Capt. Martin informs us that she
only of all the flower fanciers of this town
saved her geraniums Harder house plants
also nearly all persisted.
Squire Cock, one of our Oldest inhabi-
tants informs us that the mercury fell to
SO above zero in 1864, and that was the
coolest he has seen it in this country.
Mr.. Manlove informs Us that he has Or
dered and is expecting large outfit of car
riages, buggies, ETC., for his new livery
stabJe, and thinks he will soon be ready for
business.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
Read what Con. G.. r. (Tige) an
S1ersOn saws.

Messrs. Hutchinson & Bro: Gentlemen
have been a great sufferer from neuralgia
the attacks lasting for days. had tried
every known remedy without being reliev-
ed. In nv last attack tried your Neural
cine" aud in short time was perfectly
cured. 1t is consolation to know that |
have at last a remedy that controls this
naipful disease. and 1 can cheerfully recon-
mend Il 70 all who suffer as do.
TT. ANDERSON, Chief Of Police.
Atlanta. April Is. 1879.
HUTCHINSON d BRO. Proprietors, At
lanta. Georgia
Sold by RErSoJos & DANIEL
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
Change of Business.

The undersigned firm will from this date
40 an exclusive Staple and Fancy DryGoods
business, and sell strictly for cash.
We shall enlarge our spring stock, giving
special attention to selection, and constant
y Keep on hand such a varied assortment OF
staple and fancy dress goods, notions, hats,
gents furnishing goods. etc, Of the latest
styles, as to satisfy the demands and tastes
OF the most fastidious. We call special at
tention to our Ziegler's boots and shoes,
me best Of the best: ofvhich We have full
Nne at such figures as TO dew competition
thanking our friends fo- past patronage,
Ne ask continuance Of tie SINE, for cash,
snd We promise them as good goods and
loS prices as can be bad In order to make
rom for our spring stock, we are nov
ss.ilng at very low prices Give rs an early
cal and secure good bargains.
p. = T---EB i 20.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
Card.

The undersigned having moved into San
Marcos, will confine himself 10 the practice
OF law and business Of his office, which il
the second door south of Post-ofice, east
side Plaza, where he eau be found at all
times and rs he viii look particularly af.
the emigration to this part of Texas, he will
give special attention to renting, leasing,
buying or selling any Real Estate, improv.
ed or unimproved, in town or country,
of all such business placed in his hands and
collections made, satisfaction guaranteed.
G. w. WALTERS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
February Magazines.

The CENTURY contains the beginning OF
a new story by w. d, Howells, entitled "A
Woman's Reason, a continuation Of the 9TH
or serial stories and articles on Geo. VIM.
Curtis, with portrait; The Jewish Prob
lem,' Features of the New Northwest !
Evils of our Public Land Policy; The
Creoles of the American Revolution ! by
Geo. w. Gable, ETC. In the editorial de-
partment We find trenchant and timely
article on tho evil ways of many of our
money kings, under the title, Thieves and
Robbers. As usual there is some. good
poetry, and many line Illustrations.
The EctzorIo comes promptly to hand,
freighted with the usual admirably chosen
assortment of seasonable good things.
There is something for every variety of taste
and yet tho high standard of merit at which
the editor aims is maintained throughout.
There are some twenty-five articles, from
the best foreign periodical, representing the
best thought Of the age. We do not see
how any intelligent man can do without this
excellon. magazine.
LIpp1NoorTs has IN illustrated article on
Saragossa. articles on Home Life in Bombay;
Our Native Fauna; A Cruise among the
Windward islands, etc. There are several
choice stories, and poems, besides editorial
miscellany. The prospectus of this attrac-
tive work appears elsewhere in our columns.
The PHYSIOLOGICAL JOURNAL presents in
group, the portraits of the new governors
of New York, Massachusetts,, Kentucky,
South Carolina, California and Texas, with
brief biographical sketches. 1t contains
about dozen and half other articles of
interest, besides editorial and other items.
ST. NICHOLAS commentaries st. Valen-
tines day in various ways 1t also contains
thrilling Rocky Mountain sketch by Joa-
quin Miller, combinations of the stories Of
j. T. Trowbridge and Frank r. Stockton,
and many other literary attractions, with all
it's usual wea tn of illustration.
GOLDEN DAYS is promptly on hand in its
monthly form, and the avidity with which it
is read by the young people is the best evil
dence of its merit. 1t is really very fine
and choice work of literature and art.
PETERsoN's is such beautiful number,
that many persons will think it even better
than the January one. Its enormous circula-
ton can alone explain why SO splendid a
magazine can be furnished at SO low price,
BALLoUs contains a continuation of the
Belle of Australia" and long list of other
attractions. A remarkably good magazine
for the price.
Our LITTLE ONES is o good representa-
tive of the general style of work which
approaches perfection in it's class.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

WITH pleasure gladly announce myself
ready to accommodate the many eager pat.
rons and public, to some of the most hand,
some hand-stitched, and pegged Boots and
Shoes at the lowest prices offered in this
market.
These goods are just made. The largest
number of Gents Caters Boots and Shoes,
as well as the many different late styles OF
low cut shoes will be ready in less than
thirty days, for the public. My winter
stock of boots and shoes can now be bought
at bottom prices. Personal attention given
to repairing. Respectfully,
J. B. HANKLA.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
A Valuable Cyclopedia at a Bargain.

We have new copy of the latest Edn-
burg edition Of ohambers's Cyolopedia, with
an addition of about one-third by American
editors, devoted 10 American topics, tho
whole in 10 handsome volumes. II is con.
coded TO be the best work of the kind for
the price, and is brought down to 1881.
Having another copy Of tho same work, We
will sell this one very low. Call at the FaxR
PREss Office and examine il.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

CATTLE, we learn, are cheaper in Missouri
than in Texas, and that Mr.. Ellison and 9th.
ers now get their stock largely from Arkan.
sas and Louisiana; also that beeves from
the last named state have lately been sold in
this market.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
Meat...AdYance in Price.

Finding it impossible longer to procure
q supply of grass fed cattle, We are compel.
ed to resort to corn fed, and have, much ia
our regret, to advance prices to 10 and IL
cents per pound. These will be the rates
from and after Monday next, the 18th inst.
Just as soon as a suifciency of grass fed
beeves can again be procured, wewill gladly
return to present prices. s L. TOWNSEND.
j. A. SMITH.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
Garden Seeds Fresh From The Grower

Mr.. Joseph Harris, Moreton Farm, Roch-
chester N. Y. has sent lis his new Catalogue
of Field, Garden and Fower Seeds for 1888.
Those who want good, fresh seeds, direct
from the grower, will do well to send for
Mr. Harris New Catalogue for 1883. 1t is
sent free to all applicants. Address Joseph
Harris Moreton Farm Rochester, N. Y.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

The Dallas Times says the attention being
paid at the capitol to the education of the
people is a gratifying recognition that the
popular mind everywhere in the state has
taken new start. The demand is that in
telligent help be given to every part of the
educational fabric. from the school house to
the university. The desire of all thoughtful
Texans is to educate the youth as well as
the boy, and to assist every one. whatever
he his condition or culture, to become bet
ter qualified for the discharge of his private
obligation as a citizen and of his public du-
ties to the state.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves indebted
TO the undersigned will please come up and
settle at once. otherwise they will find their
accounts in the hands of an officer for COL
lection. CHAs. Book.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

Our boys missed probably the opportuni-
tip of their lives in not availing themselves
of the facilities for skating which abounded
on Monday and Tuesday. They might have
skated all around town.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

The Lockhart Register has changed hands
Mr.. Smith having sold out to J. B. Holt
who will cantinue its publication, with B. G..
Neighbors us editor. Smith has gone back
to Kentucky.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

In view of the prevalence of small poz
here and there it might be well again to at
tend to the matter of vaccination in our
town.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
Small POX Remedy.

By suggestion we republish the follow
ing recipe: Dissolve an ounce of cream of
tartar in pint of boiling water Drink
cold.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

Walcott, the New York quail eater
is bracing up. He ate his twenty
second brace in nine minutes.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
Agents Wanted,

One or more, to canvass this county for
subscriptions to the FREE PRESS. TO the
right persons liberal compensation will be
made.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

St Louis County Mo-, sent up
nineteen anti-prohibition petitions to
be presented in the Legislature IN one
DAY.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

Ar COST, clothing, woollen dress at cost
aannels and all other wooden goods goods,
of P. r. TURNER & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

Go to Hinzie's for your supplies of family
groceries. Very large purchases by him
warrant low prices to his customers. The
best articles at lowest prices always.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

ES.RouTE to Austin last week we noticed
several new buildings going up both at Du-
Pre- and Macbaca.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

Go to B. F. Vanlandingham, the Blind
Man, for your fancy and plain candies. nuts,
choice fruits. cakes. jumbles. ginger-snaps.
&c. With thanks for the past patronage of
this community, he solicits continuance
of the same.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
HOME NEWS

VALENTINES mic-Sentimental- of
al Grades. ut SAN MARCOS BooKsToRE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

THE small pox at San Antonio hos proved
rather fatal SO far, but does not appear to
be spreading.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

IN order to mako room for our Spring
stock, we will sell clothing at cost for the
, next thirty days.
P. r. TURNER l. Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08
MARKET REPORT.
San Marcos Retail Price Current.

| CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THE FREE
PRESS, BY q. w. DONALDSON q co.
Coffee, per Id. COLA
Sugar, brown. per 10. to IL
" CA
d" eranul ated, per ID. l2k 1877
&" crushed I" " IA
Eggs, per doz. 20
But ter, per Id. 30
Chickens. per doz. 81 so
Bacon, clear sides, per ID. l2h9l3h
Lard choice refined . " Is
Cotton Seed Jill, per gal. S5c.
Hams, Ia
MoIasses, sorghum, per gal
L., 6O@75
Syrup, Golden, 30
Rice, choice. per ID 9H9l0
Apples, dried 10
Prunes. Turkish, l2H
Soda, English, " 598A
Pepper, blk. rs
Spice, all, 2b
Starch, I9S
Salt, coarse, per sack, IS
fine, S225
Flour. Texas, per 100 lbs $3.50
- st. Louis, per Dbl. 30 50927 Is
Neal, per bushel, rs
Corn, /"
Wheat. per bnshel. $50
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-02-08

DAILY papers-New York. St. Louis. Gin
cinnati, &c, for sale at the FREE PRESS
office. Also some choice weeklies, maya
zines and valuable books. Call and see.