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STEPHEN, &C.

The morning dull, and beokcned day
Unsuited to curing and carng of hay;
So Stephen bethousht him to take n trip down,
And bring this thing, and that and the other from
town;
And he harnessed the horse and proceeded to go forth
With pail of pale butter, eggs, berries, &c.
Now it happened that Stephen (dc) came down
On the day that the show was to enter the town,
And into the village he CHANGED to come forth
AS the caravan " came into town from the North
"a wondrous collection, they purpose to show forth,
Elks, elephants, monkeys, bears, tigers, &c.
And stephen arrived opportunely 4 cen,
For never had Stephen an elephant seen;
So he with cold Sorrel," fetched up by the fence,
To see, without paying the twenty-five cents;
And soon came the creature uncouhy and slow forth
With tusks, and with trunk, blankets. ribbons, do.
But scared at the sight, the SCENT or the sound.
"0ld Sonel turned quickly and shortly around.
And in turning so quickly and shortly about
The Wagon turned over, and Stephen turned out;
And into the gutter the berries did flow forth,
Together with Stephen, eggs, butter. &C.
Quoth Stephen aloud as he on his pegs,
" A fig for the berries &C., and eggs
But henceforth never say it, of course,
That I've not seen the elephan-nOr can the horse -
And back to the homestead sold Sorrol" did so on.
Leaving Wagon and Stephen, &C., and so
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AneCdote OF Chancellor Kent,

The late Chancellor Kent was one of thost
men whose innate dignity enabled him tc
take i'll good part famlllarity-tbe result OF
ignorance and accident. He was exceeding.
ly fond of martial music, and hearing the
drums oil recruiting party, who had taken
station at the corner of the street, beat a
point Of war, he walked out to listen to il
nearer. lnsensiby he was whsling the
burden of the tune when the man Of war uc-
costed him thus:
"You are fond of such music, then, my
fine fellow"
eyes, " was the reply.
"Well, then" said Sergeant ketc, "why
not join u.s. Good quarters, good bounty,
large bounty Besides, our captain is n
glorious fellow. Why don't you, now .
You can't do better"
"Well, said the Chancellor, 81 have one
pretty strong objection"
"What is :" asked the Sergeant.
"Why, just now | happen to have bet
ter trade"
"What is Z" said the nqulsitor.
81 am Chancellor of the State of New
York"
"Whew!" muttered the Sergeant. "Strike
uP!-quick me!-forward march,"
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NJ S G 8 Z y 4. NY,
Trick of a Lover,

One fine winter evening early in the presen
century, Col. Smith and his maiden sister
Patty, were setting on either side of delight
full hickory fire, enjoying their "otium Gun
dgnitate," without any interruption, for a
least an hour; and that, considering the SC,
Of Miss Patty. was certainly very remarkable
The Colonel was setting cross-egged in grea
armchair, with his spectacles on, and his pip,
in one hand and a newspaper in the other
fast asleep. Miss Patty was moving herself
gently forward and backward in a low rocking
chair. Close by her feet was the cat while
Carlo was stretched out at full length on the
rug in front of the fire, and like his master
fast asleep.
At length the Colonel reused from his nap
took off his spcctacles and rubbed his eyes
then, glancing at a very large pile Of papers
that lay on the table near him, said
l wish Henry was here to help me about
my rent
well, really wish he was, answered his
sister.
| can't expect him this month yet,' yawned
the Colonel
Hadn't you better send for him q said his
sister.
Upon this, the dog got up and walked to-
wards the door.
Where are you going, Carlo? said the old
gentleman.
The dog looked into his masters face
wagged his tail, but never said word, and
pursued his way towards the door; and as he
could not we'll open it himself, Miss Patty cot
up and opened it for him. The Colonel seem.
ed perfectly satisfied, and was composing him.
self for another nap, when the loud and cheer
full barking of the dog announced the approach
OF some one, and reused him from his cthargy.
Presently the door opened, and young man
gaiy entered the room.
why, William Henry, is that you?' said
Aunt Patty
Henry, my boy, am heartily glad to see
you, said the Colonel, getting entirely out Of
the chair, and giving his nephew hearty shake
of the hand. Pray, what has brought YOU
home so suddenlyY
'Oh, do not know said Henry-.it is
rather dull in town, SO I1thought | would lust
step up and see how you all come on
well, | am glad to see you-sit down,
said the Colonel
So do said his sister,
There, Aunt is a bottle of frst-rate snuff
for you, and here, Uncle, is one of capital
Maraschino.
Thank you, my boy said the Colonel
positively it does my heart good to see you in
such fine spirits
And mine too said his sister
Henry either anxious to helm bs unoIa or
himself, broke the seal from the ton-of ,bo bot.
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A SMART WoMAN.-A preacher not LONG
since asking to stay all night at country
house was forbidden by the lady. Knowing
her to be member of the church and Gen,
orally pleased to entertain ministers, he be-
gan to quote Paul to her, hoping she would
understand by this hint that he was preocb.
er.-He hardly got out, {" for thereby some
have entertained angels unawares," when
she said, but angels, sir, would not come
WIN tobacco IN Their mouths" The preach
err left without further ceremony.
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ALLEG1ETTo.

INSTRUCTION given to pupils in MUSICAL
IL COMPOSITION, the Organ, Seraphine and Melodl
an. Organs Piano Fortes Sera chimes, Melodeons and
Accordeons tuned and repaired c. Tetu attention given
to the selection and furnishing any species of Musical
Instruments at the Lowest prices. Musical Publications.
new and standard Music, of any dcsc Upton furnished
upon short notice. Instruments set up or packed for
moving in n safe manner.
~ Orders left at PARKER'S residence, On Court ST.,
one door below Chasc's Office will meet with immediate
attention.
Woodstock, VT Dec H. 1854 755tf
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POETRY Y,
COURTsHIP,

From little signs, like little stars
Whose faint impression on the sense
The very looking straight at Mars
Or only seen by confluence;
From instinct of a mutual thought,
Whence sanctty Of manners flowed;
From chance unconscious and from what
Copcealment over conscious how'd
Her wrists less weight upon my arm;
Her lowlier mein; that match d with this
| found, and felt with strange alarm,
stoon committed to my bliss
grew ABSURD, before ask'd,
That she'd be mine without reserve,
And in her uncluimd graces bask'd
At leisure, till the time should serve,
With Just enough of dread to thrill
The hope, and make it trebly dear
Thus loath to speak the word to kill
Either the hope or happy fear.
Till once, through lanes returning late,
Her laughing sisters laggd behind;
ana, ere we reaCu u ltE lutneI Sule,
We paused with presentient mind,
And, in the dim and perfumed mist,
Their coming stayed, who, blythe and free,
And every woman, loved to assist
A lovers opportunity
Twice rose. twice died my trembling word;
The faint and frail cathedral chimes
Spake time in music, and we heard
The chafers rustling in the lines.
Her dress, that touch'd me where | stood;
The warmth Of her confded arm
Her bosoms gentle ncighborhood;
Her pleasure in her power to charm;
Her look, her love, her form her touch,
The least seemed most by blissful turn,
Blissful but that it pleased too much,
And taught the hayward soul to yearn'
1t was as if II harp with wires
Was traverscd by the breath drew;
And oh, sweet meeting of desires,
She, answering, own'd that she loved too.
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From the present Commissioner

"August II, distributing the time have held the
Office of Commissioner of Patents, r. ii. Eddy, Esq, of
Boston, has been extensively engaged in tho transaction
of business with the office Solicitor He is thoroug-
acquainted with the laws and the rules of practice of
the Office. | regard him Of the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom have had official in
tcrcourse. CllAS. MASON.
Commissioner Of Patents.'
"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-10-18

a country chap who was caught in the
wa'er-wheel OF agrist-mill, and had the good
fortune to escape with no other damage than
slight duckIng, says he intends to appIy
Tor pension, on the ground that his is a
sWUiror Of The revolution.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-10-18

The Dutchman who refused to take one
dollar bill because it mi ht be altered from
,,u ten, prefers stage travelling to railroads. -
! ne Tor ior'ner he says, rides him eight hours
lor dollar, while the latter only rides him
one.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-10-18

''During the time occupied the office of Commissioner
of Patents, r. II. EDDY, Esq, of Boston, did business
at the Patent Office, Solicitor of Patents There
few fany, persons acting in that capacity, who had
much business before the Patent Oce and there were
who conducted it with skill, fidelity and
regard Mr. Eddy of the best informed and
most skilful Patent Solicitors in the United States and
have hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot
capable of putting their applications in form to
for them early and favorable consideration at
the Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1855-10-18
DENTAL ADVERTISEMENT
H. S. CHASE, M. D., WOODSTOCK, VT.
For 1855


THNIIE success attending the Dental operations of Dr.
II c. for the past year, he believes to be entirely
satisfactory to his patients certainly very gratifying
to himself Three years ago he introduced the principle
of atmospheric pressure for retaining one teeth
in the mouth, he had already with whole sets The
results have been all he could wish. In this way the
na'matcah are not injured by clasps and of course
much more durable.
His mode of making under sets is a very greatim-
provemcnt the teeth firm cleanly and durable
and cost only about half much those he former
y made.
Persons disliking to gowihout teeth while the gums
are becoming absorbed, have temporary set nscr-
ted in few days after extraction, at small price
Notwithstanding the prominence given to the mcchan-
cal departing of dentistry by the public at large it is
undoubtedly true that the operation of filing teeth is tho
most important of all others and should be neglected
Good sound teeth, those well filed far valu-
able than artificial substitutes, and be too
lictous about their preservation.
Discount for Travel.
To persons coming than thirty miles, 10 perc
will be deducted from the amount of their bills; over
twenty miles, per cent; over ten miles, per
Enquiries by mail in regard to prices, &c. &C.. WILDE
promptly answered
Terms CASH, on the deiv cry of the work.
February, 1855. 7Gl 1y
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H "A II Il NJ n s..
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN OFFICE.
Agency for Business


No. 7G State st. opposite Kilby St., Boston.
n IMPORTANT information to Inventors. The Sub
a scriber (ate Agent of the L. s. Patent Ohce under
the Act of 1880 determined to pr, disadvantages in APP
plying for patents superior to those offered inventors by
others, has made arrangements whereby applications
prepared and conducted by him. THIRTY DOLLARS Gin.
stead oftmey paid back by othes,) will be RENTED
by him in of failure to obtain patent and with
drawa through him within thirty election
Caveats, Specifications, Asst gnments and all necessary
papers and drawings for procuring Patents in this and
foreign countries prepared and advice rendered legal
and scientific matters specting infringe
ments of Patents
Inventors not only here obtain thcrs specifications
on the most reasonable terms Generally about 80 per-
cent less than those of others in the proiesson) but
avail themselves of the experience of twenty years. pac
tce, his visits to the Patent Office, extensive library
of lcgas and mechanical works. and correct accounts OF
patenc granted in this and other Countries besides be-
ing saved journey to Washington, the usual great delay
there, well as all personal trouble in obtaining pa
tents Copies of claims of any patent furnished by
hitting ONE dollar. Assignments recorded at Washing
ton Patents in Great Brsan. France, and other
egn countries secured through agents of the highest
spectability. Il. II. EDDY,
SOLICITOR or PATENTS
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DR.. J. Il. SCHEN CK1S.
SEA We ED TONIC,
For the Cure of 0vsnencia


AND ALL DISEASES PECULIAR To FEMALES
pcpsa of the diseases connected with it, and
is with feelings of pleasure that Dr. Schenck can an
to all such tbs discovery of the virtues of the Sea
Weed, which is just the remedy for their ailments Dys
pepsia and the many diseases arising from it, is
by the deficient secretion of the gastric juices and weak
ness of the powers of stomach The effect of the Sea
Weed Tonic is felt after it is taken and it supplies
the principles of the deficient gastric juice and
the food is dgested naturally. In fact the Tonic 50
nearly resembles the natural gastric juice that chemist.
euen find difficulty in distinguishing them. 1t gives
tone and strengthens the stomach thus enabling to
the proper quantity inequality of gastric juice
| Dyspepsia and all its diseases soon disappear.
1t is well known fact that suffer like the Dys
peptc for in addition to the Dyspepsia there is often
either Headache, Sour and Sick Stomach, Pain in the
Side, Palpatons of the Heart, Chls and Gravel Dis
ease of the Kidneys, Nervous Weakness and Tumors
General Debility, Fantness, Loss of Appetite Bad
Taste, Fever Soppagos in Females, all each them
arising from disordered Of the Stomach and here
is newly discovered remedy, for the ting sum Of one
dollar, that will cure all this train of diseases.
Now, Dyspepc, will you avail yourself Of the remedy
for triAing cost will you still suffer ont The
choice is for you to make. The Sea Weed Tonic is a
pleasant bitters giving person good appetite good
digeson is put up in quart bottles, always agrees with
the stomach, and bottle generally effects cure
Whenever the bowels cOstvc, the tongue fured
the conviction sallow, few of Schencks Mandrake OF
Liver Pills are to be used. box of these Pills accom-
pany each bottle of the Tonic, and will be found in q
recess of the bottle covered with label.
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NORTHERN RAILROAD
NEW HAMPSHIRE

a FTER May lst 1858, Passenger Trains leave Bos-
"A ton at 73O, and Concord, mt 1875 A. NJ; White
River Junction, Wells River Littleton St. JohnSbury,
Burlington, Rouses Point, Montreal Ogdensburgh, and
all Stations the 0gdensburgh, Vt. Central, Passump-
sic and White Mountains Railroads. thence by stage to
White and Franconia Mountains, Lancaster, Barton,
Danville, Stansead, and all the principal towns in
Northern n. H. and Vt.
Leave Boston at II 90 VI. and Concord at 3. 90 p.
for White River Junction, proceeding early next mcrn-
ing VT Central Railroad to Rouse's Point, Montre
al and Ogdcnsburgh
Leave White River Junction for Boston, lowell,
Lawrence Worcester, &c. at 100 A. NJ, and l2,4O p.
NJ, or arrival of Trains from Vt. Central and Pas
sumpsic Railroads.
Both down trains connect with trains to New Market,
Dover Great Falls, Portland, Rye and Hampton Beach
es, Portsmouth, Lawrence Lowell and Worcester.
Passengers for Groton Junction. Lancaster and all sta
ions the Worcester and Nashua, Newport, Provi-
dcnce and Worcester Western Railroads. and for Nor
wch, New York. &c. &C. connect at Nashua with trains
direct from those places by either train the North
ern Railroad. ONSLOW STEARNS, AGENT.
Concord. N H., April 25 1855.
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Here Is dun cut from country paper,
zoe, we want that S3S,SO!!
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First Train stops at all way Stations. Second Train
stops at Castleton, Poultney, Granville Salem Cam
bridge and schaghticoke, Third Train stops at way
Stations.
~ BE SURE YOUR BAGGAGE rs CHECKED BY
THE EAGLE BRIDGE ROUTE. G.
Procure Through Tickets at Rutland, or of the Con.
ductor in the Cars TlIOS. II. Garfield, Sup't.
May 20. 1852. $50 If
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Hemp Wool Irvine.

Snn POUNDS superior Hemp Wool Twine-
~VV Just received by
June LIST. CHAS. DANA JR 4 CO.
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RUTLAND & WASHINGTON RAIL ROAD
EasT,s tzsF; s,s;ss2 -. $. D. I'D
New Southern and Western Route.

TARS leave Rutland by this route ON arrival of Nor
u thcrn md Eastern trains rs follows
LIST, GlaiD Train leaves Rutland Mt 1000 A. NJ and ar
rNcs at Troy Las to D We, and reaches New York via
Hudson River Railroau, 200 p, NJ, and Schenectady
400 p. NJ,
I'd (Express) Train leaves Rutland p NJ, arrives at
Troy 800, New York 10 20 P NJ, by the Hudson Rv-
Railroad Express Tran,-aso atSchcneetady 90 P.
NJ. for the Western Express Train to Buffalo
Sd (Accommodation) Train leaves Rutland $50 A. NJ,
and arrives at Troy 95 for the Hudson River Railroad
Through Trains, reaching New York 400 P. NJ, in
for the 1890 A. NJ Western Express trains from
Troy to Schenectady and Buffalo, reaching Buffalo the
same evening.
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m oti O.

NJ O + i co.
tAME into the enclosure of the subscriber, the
~ third day of August inst, an Iron GRAY ielding
Colt, three or four years old. Said Colt has IL short
switch tall and is shod forward The owner is ,aucsted
to prove property, pay charges and ia Ike him aw sy.
j. +. BURBA NIX.
Bethel, August 10, 1856 81 -79Otf
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a Splendid Assortment of BROAD CLOTHS
tM DOESkINS, and MARSEILLES VISITING, Just
received at the Clothing Emporum, and will be sold low
for cash, short, approved S. L. MUNGER
Woodstock June 10 1855. ISL If
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Turks Island Salt
sP6AGA BUSHELS 7. |. SALT, of superior qua
CVV ity, just received by
July, 1876 q. DANA Jp& CO.
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fHNllOSE who have lands to survey, lines to run,
any other work of this description, procure Il
services OF competent surveyor with an accura
Instrument, by applying to this office.
WOOI~tock. April 1853. tr
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900 BAGS SUPERIOR GROUND ROCK
- SALT, fine, white and clean better article thar
is usually kept in this vicinity, for sale by
July, 1855. C. DANA, Jn. & co.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-04-06

secret associa lion, TO attempt to make a
religions test qualification for office.
Waen Virginia has an act Of religious
freedOm-an act that is no longer
mere statute law, but is now part OF
the organic law. and which says that no
man shall be bur1ened for religious opin-
ions sake-Masonry dare not conspire
TO burden any man for opinions sake.
Masonry has no secrets but the simple
tests by which il recognizes its brother.
hood. 1t is bound 10 respect the !sw
and 10 tolerate differences OF opinion IN
religion and politics. | do no; Gem.
plain of seeresy, but complain OF sec.
resy for political objects. What is
youf objeclY 1t is to assail the Constr
tuition Of the United States. TO couspire
to coutradict the Constitution aud the
laws ofIhe land; 1t is to conspire against
the Constitution and laws, and swear
men by test oaths--the most oGious in.
struments Of tyranny that intolerance
and prescription have ever decided.
1t is not not only to prescribe Catho.
lies aud foreigners, but i: is TO prescribe
Proteslants aud natives too, who will
not unite with you in prescribing Cath.
olics and foreigners. 1t is furlher than
that. 1t destroys all individuality in
the man. You bring in your novitiate;
you swear him to dO-what? To give
up his conscience. his judgment, his
will, TO the judgment aud the conscience
and the will OF an association Of men
who are not willing that others should
enslave themselves. And to what are
they sworn2 They are sworn to passive
obedience, to nonresidence, to take the
sign and grip. Here is your organiza.
ton. (Holding up document.) will
not take time to read it; but will state
the fact that the Grand Council of the
United States is organized by the ap.
polntment OF thirteen men from each
State, council Of thirteen, an oligAr
chy OF thiTteen from each Sta;e, who as.
senbIe outside Of the State 10 form the
Grand Council OF the United States,
with Mr. Barker, of Wall street, New
York. as President. Power over origi
nal judgment, power Of appeaI-all pow
er--is connected in that National Coun.
Gil. Aud has it come to this
Has Virginia been so provincialized
in this Union that her sons will consent
not 10 be guided by their own individu
al wills, by their own individual con.
sciences, by their own individual iudg
ments, but consent to be sworn by d
test oath to take a sign which comes
IRON outside the S:ite, sad which may
be passed 10 YOU from Mr.. Baker, OF New
York; When that is submitted to by
the people of Virginia, no longer call
yourselves free, sovereign aud indie
pendel State. You are subdued--you
are conqured-you are provincialzed--
you have lost your individuality.