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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21

marketing some 5000 bushels of corn, $500
bushels Of wheat, and 200 to 800 tons Of hay
per annum, the principal product Of the farm
Is live stock. Three to four hundred head
Of high class grade Durham cattle of differ
ent ages are kept for beef, about l50 head
being marketed per year. They are sold in
Nashville and shipped to eastern markets,
where they command top prices. They aver
age In weight about 1900 pounds, and are
sold off of grass without being fed any grain
or hay that could be marketed. A sale the
latter part of last summer Of ITO head
brought six and three.ffths cents on the hoof
for ninety head, and FIVE cents for twenty,
ss,647.7O, or about $50 per head, in Nash
vile. They cost three and one-half cents
originally, and paid over seven per cent on
the Investment.
A herd of forty or fifty fine milch cows is
also kept. They are grade Jerseys. The
original stock was polled, and of what is
known as the Patton breed, crossed with
Durhams. This breed was started BY Gen.
ersl Harding's father and himself, and is
noted for the quantity of milk it yields,
producing on test as high as eighty pounds
of milk per day. A cross Of these animals
with the Jersey constitutes the present herd.
They are generally polled, are large mixers.
The live stock OF Belle Mead, represent
ing at least s250,000 in value, is in charge
of Robert Green, colored man, now sill.
vered over with gray. He is about fifty
eight years of age, was born on the estate,
and has always remained there. He handles
the valuable stations and mares, and super.
intends everything belonging to the blooded
stock department, assisted by three or four
subordinates.
The principal building on Belle Mead is
large mansion, standing back about $50
yards from the main road on beautiful
lawn, shaded with great trees and sloping to
the road A grand portico is supported by
massive and beautiful marble columns
quarried on the place, and it is probably the
finest in the country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21

with the love Of souls which filed our Lord
with longings TO save them, and then let
the words proceed out Of our mouths "with
power"
But how about the overdose Of pepper
which drove the Jew mad Such as he
will always be angry IL they do not repent
under the gospel His quarrel, we see, was
with the truth declared, not with the
preacher. For the preacher he had at least
faint praise but with the message he was
bitterly at war. What he called perpsry
sermon our fathers aforetime called search
ing sermon. Such preaching will always
result in conviction or contention of spirit.
Nevertheless we shall be wise TO remember
that aphorism of Matthew Henry, There
is time for the preacher Of the gospel to
show as much of the boldness of the lion as
Of the harmlessness of the dove."-Rep. j.
L. Wihrov, DID,, in Presbyterian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21

PRoFEs; OR SHELTON puts good deal OF
common sense into little spsce-a verita
BILE "solid chunk o. wisdom when he
says in The Industrialist Agriculture is
what farmers, and not what presidents and
congressman, make it. If onerous burdens
have been laid upon agriculture or any Other
branch of industry, it is the duty Of oul
Lawmakers to see that they are removed
but agriculture, of all the great interests
can afford to pray for deliverance from thos,
false friends who are forever fostering
and protecting it by some one of the ex
pensive chimerical schemes that have beer
proposed"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21
sMural and Reliaiuns
THE GATHERING PLACE.

Life changes all our thoughts Of heaven;
At frst we think Of streets Of gold,
OF walls as white as snow, wind-drlven,
OF lofty arches, grandly cold,
or gates OF pearl and dazzling light,
OF shining wings and robes Of white.
And things all strange TO mortal sight.
But in the afterward Of years
1t a more familiar place;
home unhurt by sighs and tears,
Where walteth many well-known face;
Where little children play and sing,
And maldens and the old mea bring
Their tributes to the gracious King.
With passing months II comes more near,
It grows more real day by day
Not strange or cold, but very dear,
The glad homeland not far away
Where no sea toucheth, making moan,
Where none are poor, or sick, or lone,
The place where we shall find our own
And as we think Of all we knew.
Who there have met and part no more,
Our longing hearts desire home too,
with all the strife and trouble DER.
SO poor the world now they have gone,
We scarcely dare to think upon
The years before our rest Ia won.
And yet our Father kneweth best
The joy Of sadness that we need,
The time when we may take our rest,
And be from sin and sorrow freed.
30 we will wait with patient grace,
TIL in that blessed gathering place
We meet our friends and see his face.
London chrisfian Worker
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Iarirnlfura1 Deparfmrnf'
DON'T LEAVE THE FARM.

Come, boys, have something to tell you,
Come near would whisper II low
You are thinking OF leaving the homestead
Don't he in hurry to got
The city has many attractions,
But think OF the vices and sins;
when once in the vortex Of fashion.
How soon the course downward begins.
You talk Of the mines Of Australia
They are wealthy In gold, without doubti
But ah there is gold on the farm, boys,
II you'l only shovel II out.
The mercantile trade IL hazard,
The goods are frst high and then lows
Better risk the old farm while longer
Don't be In q hurry TO 20.
The great, busy west has inducements,
And 40 has the busiest mart;
But wealth Ia not made In day. boys;
Don't be in hurry to startl
The bankers and brokers are wealthy;
They take In their thousands or 10;
All think Of the frauds and deceptons
Don't be In hurry TO 20.
The farm Ia the safest and surest.
The orchards are loaded to- day;
You are free as the air Of the mountains,
And monarchs Of all you survey,
Better stay on the farm awhile longer,
Though profits come In rather slow;
Remember, you've nothing to risk. boys,
Don't he In a hurry to go. Selected
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21

WHAT do we mean by the phrase "self-
educated 2" 1t merely means an education
attained slowly and painfully, with au en-.
tire want of that certainty and precision
which is necessary in order that the mental
powers may be put to their complete use.
1t is only when one has attained true con-
ception OF what right education might be
that he will devote time and means to give
his own children and those of others a bet
ter opportunity; because he knows at what
great disadvantage he has himself been
placed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21

FoR THOSE New England farmers who
think OF emigrating touthward it may be
valuable information to learn that Alabama
tax returns show that the state has 1905 600
worth OF farming implements and mechani-
cal tools and S35i,00 invested in guns,
piatols and diIks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21

DIR. GUTHRIE, preaching on Christ as
the foundation, said; ale is tried
foundation, lie has been tried by God and
by devils by many who are now in glory,
aud by others who are on their way there,
and he has never failed. All the stones
founded on him become living stones, and
they are all cemepted together by the blood
of Jesus"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21
Central Vermont Railroad
Commencing October 9, 1882.

Trains Going South tciU Leare Montpelier
as fotiotrs!
ON o m MAIL, from st. Albans and Burlington fol
Lowell, fitchbu &, Boston, Springfield, New
London and New York.
10 An n m LIMITED EXPRESS, from Montreal, og
[,fU " l densburg and the West for Boston, via Low
ell, and New York via Springfield and New
London.
79nn m MIXED, from st Albans, Rutland and Bur.
I'Ju " w. llngon for Northheld.
iilnn m NIGHT EXPRESS, from Montreal, Ogdens
lIU " I'LL burg and West for Boston via Lowell and
ritehbuTg sprin.gneld' New london london and a,s New
ing Cars ospringheld and Boston via Lowell
Tratns Going North aud West;
210o M NIGHT EXPRESS, FROM Boston and New
DIV d. l York for Montreal 0gdensburg and the West
Sleeping Car to Montreal.
OAK m ACCoMMoDATIoN, from Northhed fol
w a. III Burlington, Rutland and ~. Johns.
0bb q m LOCAL EXPRESS, from white River June
9'JJ d. m ton for Burlington, St. Albans, Richfora ant
Rouses Point.
$50 m SAS FSEFESs c + HsaY'o rcHs SGi's1 ss rsh
am. for Burlington, 81. Alhanr, Montreal
0gdensburg and the West. Drawing Room
Car to Montreal.
A IN n m ACCOMMODAT1oN from White Rive
fOu " hl' Junction for Burlington, ST. Albaus Ogens
burg and Montreal.
Trains leave for Barre AT 7.l0 n. m l0t5 a. m
and $50 p Returning, leave Barre at $40 A. M, liz
.. IN. and 6tO y. =.
Through tickets Chicago and all points West for sale
j W. HOBART, General Superintendent
y. W. CUMMINGS. General Passenger Agent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21

"SoAp bubbles can be blown TO a size two
feet in diameter and kept two days by using
a preparation of oleate OF soda and glycer-
Inc" say all the papers. But they don't tell
their readers (perhaps because they don't
know that oleate of soda is just-hard soap
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21

A NEW rival brass band was hired to play
at the funeral of Connecticut deacon.
They were playing slow aud solemn dirge
at the grave, when suddenly the trombone
man shot out blast that started the hearse
horses and broke up the whole procession.
The leader turned upon him fercely, asked
him what in the name of all hot places at
once he was doing that for He answered
with smile Gosh | thought 1t was
note, and it was hos fly but played it."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21

awe do not care so very much about ad-
verse railroad legislation in the house, con
fessed well-known corporation lawyer re.
Gently, waxing confidential, "though as a
matter of course we try to defeat it, but we
put our main reliance in the other end OF
the capitol. The senate is very careful
about disturbing property or valuables, and
1t moves very slowly. great many sena
tors are directly interested in railways as
owners or attorneys, and it is not expected
that they will set fire to their own houses
or jeopardize their own interests without
serious consideration. Senators are human
like the rest of mankind, and it is natural
they should feel kindly toward a class Of
citizens who pay them big fees for legal ad
vice, and for their services in cases pending
before the supreme court" This is the way
they all talk or think, and this is about tn,
size of it. Until we stop putting corpora
tion attorneys into the senate and upon thu
supreme bench the corporations will con
tinue to get the best of the people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21
One of the New Russians.

Mr.. Jameson writes us that the new Rus
sian apple, the Golden White, tree you
gave me in 1876, fruited this year and
yielded large, fair apples, that were better
keepers than any other Russian apples
that l know, and of good quality to eat
when well ripened. The tree seems to be
perfectly hardy and belongs to the class OF
iron cads.' 1t seems, however, to be
slow in arriving at a bearing condition. II
it continues to bear now l shall think it q
valuable variety, and worthy of propaga
tion." We retained tree of the same va
riety, and our experience comedies with
Mr.. Jameson's. 1t keeps about as well as
the Fameuse, and is a good.sized, good
looking and very good apple. Its name il
not at at all descriptive, for the apple il
neither golden nor white, but greenist
yellow with dull red cheek. The cions Of
the Russian apples, when distributed by the
Department of Agriculture in 1870, were
probably not all correctly labeled.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21
Vegetine.
One Package in Powder Form Cured
Scrofula.
How TO Reduce Your Doctors Bills.

s6 BREMEN STREET,
EAST BosTos, Mass. September 80, 1871
M II. r. Sterens: Dear SirMy little daughter Stella
has cen afflicted long time with Seroful1, suffering
everything employed different physicians in East Bos-
ton, but they helped her l bought some Of your
Poder Form pegetiRe, and wife STEPPED 1t and gave
1t the child according the directions and we were
prsed fortnghts time the child had gained
in flesh and strength She h gaining every day. and
cheerully recommend your remedy be the best
have ever tried Respectfully yours. Ut. VERB
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21
Gfme gables.
Montpelier & Wells r. r. r.
Taking Effect October 9, 1882.

Trains leave Montpciier as foiioWss
Mail at 30 A. NJ, Express at IS r. NJ Mixed at 10
p NJ. arrive at Wells River at 1920 A. M, 335 p. NJ,
7.3O
Trains Iedee Wells Rirer as foJtows!
Mixed at $50 A. NJ, Accommodation at 10 as A. NJ, Mail
at 100 p MI arrive At Montpelier at $40 A. NJ 1880 p.
NJ, $50 p. NJ.
Trains leaving Montpelier at s.30 A. NJ. and Las p NJ
make close connections at Wells River for all points In the
White Mountans also for Boston and all intermediate
points, w. A, STOWELL, SUperiHtendeEt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21
AB-G@@A
WILBOR'S COMPOUND OF
PURE COD LIVER
1 OIL AND LIME. J

To the Cnnsumptive.-Let those who Ian guish
uhne r ata severity OF our climate through puimO
nary complaint or even those who In decided Consump
ton, by no means despair There safe and remedy
A. hand ana enc easily tried. WiLOrs Compound Of Cod
Ltrer OH ana Lim- without possessing ths very
tng hYor u" OIL as heretofore used endowed by the
Phosphate 81 Lime with healing property which
ihe on uoublN 'ihcAcouA Remarkable testimonials OF liza
sheaey shown 70 those who dese TO them. Sold by A.
b. WILBoh' Chemist boston, and all druggists
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Burlington Trust COMPANY.

This Company receives deposits and pays a the rate Of
four per cent, payable semannually. Deposits not In
OF fifteen hundred dollars exemnt from all aNntiOn
TO the depositor G. N. sPAuLplNG. Preiideat.
CURTIS WELLS, Teasure-.
Burlington, Vt, February 26, 1883. s5SS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21
sWeiv Adreritsenlents.
NOTICE.

Any one having account my books who wishes I,
settle with must settle Immediately, from towI
In a few days when the books will be left with IN at
torney. G. Y. FULLERTON.
Montpelier, March IA, 1885, sI-ss
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-21

KIND words are like bald heads they can
never die.
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FARM FOR SALE!

The subscriber will sel at pnhlic auction the premises.
Saturday, March ga 1888. AT one O'Clock, p. M, the
farm owned by the late l.. Way situated In Warren VIII
lAge consisting of ninety OF excellent land In the
highest state Of cultivation, well fenced with good fruit
orchard good buildings In excellent repair and with running
water at house and barn. $. ID. ALLEN, Administrator
Warren, March 2, 1883. e6-Bs
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Vegetine
IN POWDER FORM

BALTIMORE, Md, May "a. 1879.
Mr.. Sterens; Dear Sir-i have used your vfGErINE.
put in Ponder Form preparing it according to dlrec
tions found In the Package, and must say 1t Just
what needed. Ihave been great sufferer from female
weakness and complaints peculiar TO and find In
the yEGETINE perfect remedy. Yours respectfully,
MRS HENRIETTA MASON,
llg North High Street.
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WANTEDy

Energetic and intelligent to solicit orders this coming
for Nursery Stock consisting Of Fruit Trees Grape
Ynes. and all the sma fruits Rose Bushes shTubbery,
Ornamental Trees, etc Experience essential. Good
inducements TO men OF mature and good business ab
ty. Apply by letter and state age and references
y. 7. CANNON,
ss sS. Augusta, Maine.
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School Furniture for Sale !

seats and desks for ninety pupils offered for sae
by the Montpelier Union School District They modern
In style Ia fair condition, and well adapted TO the wants OF
country school Can be seen ut the Union School build
ing at the auction Main Ca for
good bargains. Bl ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Montpelier, August n, 1881 &-u
The Louisiana Democrat., 1883-01-17
Love Letters.

There is not much variety in love
letters. For The most part they ap-
pear hopelessly silly to all except
those concerned in their production.
My first love letters were written
when was ten years old, and were
inspired by page boy in my foth-
er's service, whose buttons made an
indelible impression on my already
susceptible heart. The page boy was
victim to the charms of a house
maid fifteen years his senior, and
spurned my advances. This result
ed in the heart-rending epistles men.
toned, which, however, were inter
cepted, while the unlucky writer was
sent to bed for spelling the contents
of new desk. Since that time-a
period of fifteen years Il have, il
not written, received quantities of
love letters in many languages, from
people of all ages and nationalities,
and have net yet lost my interest 10
them. AS study they are anus
ing, not to say instructive. As let
ters they are flattering toeone's van
ity, which is not inconsiderable.
The most impassioned letters are
usually written by men from 40 to
SO years of age, If the writer be an
EngIishman. Attachments at that
age are deeper, and less anxiety not
to compromise oneself is shown and
felt. From % to 40 they are more
cautiously worded, and even occa
sionally signed with initials. Men
between these ages, besides being
desirous to avoid committing them
selves, are more or less ashamed OF
any display of sentiment. A young
man feom Is to % will inundate the
ebiect of his affection with letters
full of the most fervent protesta
tions, rs evanescent as they are ar
dent. After SO men are often wise
enough to vote the writing Of love
letters as an unprofitoble occupation !;
bu. some carry on the practice to a
very advanced age. Their protesta-
lions are then iDgeniously favored
with touches Of the paternal, which
sometimes entirely mislead the un-
sophisticated recipient. A German
of most ages will address his sweet
heart in the second person singular,
oud indulge in dreary descriptions of
his every day life, giving her anec-
dotes about himself, interspersed by
quantity of sentimental platitudes
which most English girls would des
ignate "bosh." Frencbmen in their
lows letters are not as expensive as
shey are insiGcere. Not that they
have the least idea at the time that
they do net feel every syllable they
write. Compliments and exeggera.
ted expressions of devotion are idi-
oms of the French language, and
flow naturally from a Frenchman's
lips, even under the most discoura
ging circumstances. Whitehall Re
view. $50
The Louisiana Democrat., 1883-01-17

-THE New York Herald says
Gen. Logan is very indignant about
the statement that Gen. Sherman is
his candidate for the Presidency.
He wants no such man, and his rea-
son appears to be that Sherman is
the only man of Logan's acquain-
tauce in the old army who would
take whisky bottle from his peck
ct, take drink and replace the bot
tie without passing it. ~
The Louisiana Democrat., 1883-01-17
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ely yet discovered fer diseases calsctl
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Being compounded of the c,,nrentrat
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they, are positively FREQ f,.r!,q, lc,adnn,'l
istcre'l to chiidra:i wiz, lr:yirr::asiif.;;;;.
AYERS Pulls arc IN rffim;,ai e',rc ::
Constipation o. Cnsti.eness, I-.tii,
tion, Dyspepsia, Lpss, OF i.rre.
Foul Stomach a:td breath, Dizzin,
Headache, Loss OF Memory. Numbn,
Biliousness, Jaunt!ire, Ri,eumati
Eruptions and Skin Diseases, DroI
Tumors, Worms, neuralgia, Co
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While gentle in their action, t,,csn Tn
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operate to purify and enrich the hlopil.a
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whole system. .. s.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1883-01-17
TEMPERANCE ADDRESS.
BY j. \. HUME, n. d.

BYJ. n. HUME, n. d.
We friends of moderation,
Who think Il reformation,
Or moral renovation
Would benefit our nation;
Who deem inloxication,
With all its dissipation,
In every rank and station,
A cause of degradation
Of which your observation
Gives ample demonstration;
Who see the ruination,
Distru>t and desolaiion-
The open violation
OF moral obligations;
The wretched habitation,
y i,hout accommodation
Or any regulation
For common sustrnatlOn,
A scene of deprivation
Uneqnaled in creation:
The frequent dissertation
OF Sabbath ordination.
The crime an,l depreciation
Defying legislation;
The awful PROCLAMATION
Of common conversation;
The mental alteration
The dire infatuatiOn,
With every sad gradation
Of maniac desperation:
Ye who, with CONSERVATION,
Behold this devastation,
And utter condemnation
OF all inebriation,
Why sanction its duration
Or show disapprobation
OF any combination
For its eXtermination?
- We deem declaration
That offers no temptation
By any palliation
OF the abOmination,
The only sure foundation;
And under tn persuasion
Hold no communication
With noxious emanation
OF brewers fermentation,
Or poisonous preparation
OF spirits distillation,
Nor any vain libation
Producing stimulation,
TO this determination
We call consideration,
And without hesitation
Invite cooperation,
Not doubling imitation
Will raise your estimation
And by continuation
Afford you consolation;
For in participation
With this association,
You may by meditation
Insure the preservation
Of a future generation
From all contamination.
And may each Indication
OF such regeneration
Be the theme of exnltation
I'LL its final oonsuusmation.