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AUSTIN, May 10, 1883. I

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Letter from the Hon. ex-C Comptroller:
From prominent physician of Travi,

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DR.. W . II. Tobin, Austin, Texas:
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
The Talk Of American Girls.

Professor Lounsbury, in his recent admir-
able life of Cooper, gives graphic account
OF English ignorance of American affairs
and contempt for American manners half
century ago. Things have decidedly i'm
proved in the interval; a leading English
newspaper resents Mr.. Warmers recent COM
ments upon England in the Century" 1t
is now admitted that we speak the English
language. A correspondent Of the Man.
chester Examiner goes so far as to say that
American girls talk well ave are told
that talking is only variety Of singing, and
in listening to the talk of American ladies
that doctrine becomes easily acceptable
At first the pitch seems somewhat shrill
though not disagreeably, only unaccustom.
ably 80. BY and by you begin to like it, as
presumably we should like any keynote
coming from pretty lips. There ALWAYS
seems note of interrogation at the end of
spoken sentences of American ladies, and a
sort of cosy querulousness, not 80 much
plaintive as sympathetic, splinter, perad-
venture, of the pity which is said to be
dangerously near to love, Nevertheless,
over the rows of lounging chairs on deck,
there seemed to brood sort of cooling sound
as Of well-contented doves. The young
American ladies take the talking reins in
their hands very early in life At fifteen
they ease their mammas considerably in
that respect, and, singularly enough, with
their mammas' consent. The English NAM
mas, at that age, would prefer conversations
ally sleeping daughters. About this early
American talk there is no gable. These
young women rising sixteen speak as delib-
erately and naturally as Mr. Henry Irving,
and without the hooking twinkle Of having
something in reserve which renders tho talk
of that eminent actor not unpleasantly irri-
tating. English girls at the same age talk,
as it were, with their har ds behind them, as
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
Statistics of Drinking.

Again and again congress has been pc
titioned to appoint commission to collect
statistics showing the extent and results of
the use of intoxicating drinks in this coan.
Try. No possible evil can result from such
a work, and vast good may be accomplished.
1t is of far greater Importance to the pros
perty of the United States than nine-tenths
of the questions before congress. 1t has
immediate bearings upon the property, the
health, the increase, and the prosperity OF
the whole people. Viewed solely in the
light of political economy, and without any
relation to the moral side of the temperance
question, congress could not do a wiser and
better thing than to gather the facts on
this subject and spread them before the
country And it is well for our Legislators
in the state and the halls of congress to
keep in mind this great truth, that moral
questions are now coming to the front in
determining political results. AS bad men
(bosses are all bad men), mere machine.
made politicians are now in disfavor, and
are TO be banished from political circles of
influence by the force of moral sentiment,
so the people will not tolerate the existence
Of acknowledged evils if wise legislation
can remove or abate them. There are no
sharply-defued differences of opinion that
distinguish the political parties. And it
will soon come to pass that such questions
as the fleets of strong drink upon national
prosperity will command consideration. We
would be glad to get reliable facts on which
to base legislation, if any are required.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
For the Vermont Waterman
Friar Tuck.

Friar Tuck is tame toad. | have him
in a box of moist earth in the house. He
was there domiciled the last of July and is
well contented with his home. | dubbed
him Friar Tuck because, like the monk in
Ivanhoe, he had modesty about partaking
of food when it was first presented to him,
and yet succeeded in devouring such guam.
titles of bugs and worms as made his brown
sides distend and gave him almost as iovial
an appearance as did generous diet that
holy man. loads are of endless interest.
| have made them study at intervals for
several years. Almost every one is familiar
with the toad's manner of taking his food,
the lightning-like rapidity with which his
tongue darts out and captures an insect, but
he has other very interesting ways not APP
parent upon careless observation of him. |
have never discovered that a toad drinks wa
ter but he absorbs it. Friar Tuck has
bathing dish in which he sits hours at a
time, and have seen him rub his sides and
cheeks with his legs, apparently washing
himself | have never yet happened to see
the whole of the process Of the Investment
of his skin. 1t is said that the skin of the
toad cracks open along the back, then he
rubs his sides and legs, loosening it and
swallowing it at the same time. | have
seen this latter part of the procedure re-
peatedly. ! think my toad has shed his
skin three times since July. Why he is
obliged to swallow it, | cannot imagine.
He does it with no relish, it appears, and
has no desire for food for little time after,
but he comes out in new skin that is bright
and fresh. Friar Tuck is in a dormant con-
condition now, buried in the earth with
his head sometimes uncovered, probably
because in warm room but with closed
eyes. If l rouse him | cannot prevail upon
him to eat anything though he will betake
himself to his bathing dish. He was, how
ever, active much later than his brethren, the
toads out of doors, and when there was rain
he sometimes hoped about the room. One
evening in DC ober, perceiving that he was
stirring and fearing lest he should be step
ped upon, | took him to my room and put him
upon the window sill. From there he hoped
upon the table, climbed upon a book and
sat for some time facing me, entirely salts
fled with my society. Then he moved about
and, coming to the edge of the table, made a
spring for my shoulder, missed it and tum.
bled to the floor. Here he hoped around
for long time following the sides of the
room. In one corner is a cupboard, and as he
came upon this he hoped against it with
81 MUCH loTce as W pump us HOse' L MS ue
did three times. The fourth time he took care
not to come so near, raised his head and
looked at the obstruction, reasoned about
it l presume, then turned the corner
safely and went his way. l saw this little
maneuver several times. | expect FriaI
Tuck to come out Of his lethargic state in
some degree by February q have wintered
a toad before), when he will need food, and
have angle worms stored in the cellar fol
that purpose. c. W. NJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
A Brave LADY.
She Endures the Pain of a Severe Surgical
Operation Without Taking ChlOrOfOrm.

From the COurisrJ
Mrs. Schoonmaker of Creek Locks Ulster Co,
N. Y, had the misfortune TO entirely lose the
sight of one of her eyes, through an accident, and
endured painful nfammatory action therein for
two long years; the other eye finally becoming
alphabetically affected, her general health
seriously suffering; indeed she was mere wreck,
walking skeleton. In this terrible strait she
consulted DR., David Kennedy, of Rondout, N. Y,
who told her at once that the injured eye must be
removed She quietly but firmly said All
right, Doctor, but don't give me chloroform.
Let my husband sit by my side during the opera
ton, and will neither cry out nor stir" The
work was done, and the poor woman kept her
word. Talk of sodierly courage This showed
greater pluck than it takes to face hundred
guns, To restore her general health and give
tone and strength to the system DR.. Kennedy
then gave the Favorite Remedy" which cleansed
the blood and impaired new life to the long suf-
fering woman She rapidly gained health and
strength and is now well. The Favorite REM
edy" is priceless blessing to women. No family
should be without it. Your druggist has it. If
not send to DR.. David Kennedy, Rondout New
York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
In the Whole History of
Medicine

No preparation has ever performed such
marvellous cures, or maintained so
wide a reputation, as AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL, which is recognized as the
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Against ordinary colds, which are the
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it acts speedily and surely, always re-
lieving suffering, and often saving life.
The protection it affords, by its timely
use in throat and chest disorders,
makes it an invaluable remedy to be
kept always on hand in every home.
No person can afford to be without it,
and those who have once used it never
will. From their knowledge of its
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use the CHERRY PICTORIAL extensively
in their practice, and clergymen recon-
mend it, 1t is absolutely certain in
its healing effects, and will always
cure where cures are possible,
For sale by all druggists.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17

IL to conceal skipping-rope. The Yankee
girl looks you straightly and serenely in the
face-we never ourselves shirked the ordeal
and screels off an easy bobbin Of conrersa-
ton you may act as "piecer if you please,
but generally she does the "piecing" her
self you have set down to talk to your
companion as child, and before the talk is
over an interval Of three years is supposed
to have elapsed, and you say good afternoon
to a self-possessed. woman. Should any one
run away with the idea that all this is unnat-
ural or precocious, he should be undeceived.
For us it was one of the pleasantest pas
times on the ship-and when the sun was
shining and the waves were dancing there
could be no more Agreeable accompaniment
than the unaccustomed chant of the New
England dialect, with its note of interroga-
ton at the end"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17

and all their little boys and girls-and-I
will be good, and do as you want me to, If
you will only be my own precious mamma
again. It's perfectly dreadful like this !"
sobbed Polly.
"Polly," asked papa, quite while after,
"where is Mrs. Mnggins / haven't heard
anything about her for long time"
"She's dead" replied Polly, dead and
buried"
"Is she ?" Well, I'm not sorry; for, do
you know, never liked her very well."-
Christian InteAi0encer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
Voluntary Tributes of Gratitude for Bsne-
fits Received.

DEAR SIR, - Please allow me the privilege OF
giving my testimony regarding the wonderful
curative properties of your invaluable medicine,
Hunts Remedy. During the past six or seven
years have been great sufferer from Kidney
disease, and during great part of the time my
suiierings have been intense to be indescrib-
able. Only those who have suffered by this
dread disease know of the awful baekache, and
pains of all kinds, accompanied by great weak
ness and nervous prostration, loss of force and
ambition which invariably attend it, l had all
these troubles intensified, and was in such bad
condition that could not get up out of my chair
except by putting my hands on my knees, and
almost rolling out before | could straighten up.
/ tried the best doctors, and many kinds of medi-
cine, but all failed to help me- and 1 experiment.
ed so long endeayoring to get cured that last
spring was in very poor shape, and in seeking
for relief my attention was directed by a friend
to the remarkable cures of Kidney diseases, etc.,
which were being accomplished by Hunts Rem
edy. | was induced to try it, and began to take
1t, and very soon " lmbered up" as it were my
severe backache and the intense pains / had
suffered long speedily disappeared, Dotwith-
standing had been bothered with this complaint
so many years
When | began to take Hunts Remedy | was
:. considerably run down in my general health, and
''sufered also from loss of appetite. Ever since
have been taking the Remedy, however, my inn
provement has been most marked my former
complaints, aches pains, etc., have disappeared,
and now feel like ny former self, hale hearty,
and sound In health. | shall always keep Hunts
Remedy with me, and would most earnestly rec
ommend all those who are sufferers from Kidney
or Liver diseases, or diseases of the Bladder or
Urinary Organs to use Hunts Remedy, and take
no other.
Yours very truly,
HENRY II. SHELDON.
No. $50 Westminster ST.. Providence, Il. /.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
Thf cHneside.
MY HOME Is ON THE OTHER SIDE,

Wounded In fight beside the Nile,
out Of the watching and the strife,
A soldier sought his English home,
To spend his last few days Of life.
SO young, 40 brave, and yet he knew
The days were numbered he could live
And glory seemed so vain a thing
And fame could little comfort give.
Not fearing, but yet longing sore
For just one word OF peace and love,
That unto him, and him alone,
Might seem message from above.
lie sought II In the calm fresh morn,
And In the sunsets dying fame
From holy priest, in holy book,
But II was thus the message came
One summer eve he paused to rest
Beside the church's holy place,
Just when the cleaning etill and dusk
Threw over all its mystic grace.
Then came little pleasant child
And opened wide the churchyard gate
"Do you not fear" the soldier asked,
"To cross when II is dark and lateY"
She lifted up smiling face,
Aud In a pleasant voice repliedi
oh, no besides, have to cross
My home is on the other sidel"
Then on she went her lonely way
Her form was lost amid the gloomi
She never knew her simple words
Had lit his pathway to the tomb.
lie took the message calm aud sweet,
And ever after to his rest
He went with unreluctant feet.
The words kept singing In his heart
They were his comfort and his guide,
And at the last, he whispered clear,
40 soull the road thou need'st not fear.
Thy home is on the other sidel"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
Temperance.
THE BREWERS DOG.

The brewers dog Is abroad, boys,
BE careful where you stray;
His teeth are coated with poison,
And he's on the watch for prey.
The brewery Is hIs kennel,
But he Turks on every hand,
And he seeks for easier Victims
The children Of the land.
His eyes CLEAN through the windows
OF the gay saloons at night,
And in many grocer's window
He crouches full in sight.
BE careful where you enter,
And II you smell his breath,
Flee as you would from a viper,
For his fumes are the fumes Of death.
o boys would you kill the bloodhound2
Would you slay the snarling whelp2
know that you can do 1t
II everyone will help.
You must make solemn promise
To drink no ale or beer,
And soon the feeble death wall
OF the brewers dog well hear
For If all keep the promise,
You can starve him out, know;
But II boys and men keep drinking,
The dog will thrive and grow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
Remember Poor Jack.

A sailor, half sober, sauntered one even
ing into the bright bar of our "Sailor's
Rest" Throwing down a crown on the
counter he called out to one of the servers
to give him glass of half-and half, "and
mind you make it stiff" he added. Instead
of looking grimly at him and reproving
him, she at once said with woman's tact,
ave haven't your sort of half-and-half, but
would you like some of ours 7"
I" Yours p was the response "What is
that, then 7"
SWELL" she said, "Will you have some
thing hot or cold 2" He smiled. "You
seem to have something more than cold
water, I'd like a jorum of something hot"
"Well, would you like cup of coffee 7"
"Yes, that | would" he answered sits
a long time since I've had much in the cof-
fee line" Looking at him and thinking she
would bait the hook still more, she said,
" Are you Devonshire man 2"
I" To be sure am, West-countryman to
the back. bone" was the prompt answer.
"Then," she said, "you'll like little
Devonshire cream in your coffee :" This
fairly carried the day. Jacks eyes fairly
danced in his head as he said, +" I've been
round the Horn, and don't know where be
sides, but it is long day since and Dew
onshire cream have met. Thank ye, mis-
sus, kindly" and he sat down to enjoy the
first cup of coffee he had tasted for many q
day. When he had finished it, she brought
him back the half crown which he had
thrown down, saying, Cant you give me q
penny instead of this ?"
"A penny |" he exclaimed, "You don't
mean to say you are only going to charge a
penny for all this and the Devonshirt
cream into the bargain. Well, if Miss
Weston gives away things like that, shell
soon have to shut up the place." 1t wa'
explained to him that on every cup of coffee
profit of at least a halfpenny was made
and he went away to tell his shipmates t.
come and try the new-fangled" public
house he had found. Thank God, this visit
and this cup Of coffee given by Christian
woman, was the beginning of a new life t.
him he became temperance man, ano
afterwards gave his heart to the Lord Jesu
Christ, besides persuading many OF his ship
mates to give up drink.
GAN along" as he said, under God, o
that kind word and cup of coffee '-Fron
Life among our Blue Jackets.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-17

A GIRL who sets out to look graceful in
a hammock has as much work on hand as
the man who tries to be languid with a
sawlog following him down the hill
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