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Brevities.

The soldiers call the army biscuit
the rock of ages.
A kind of angling doesn't always
take; Fishing for compliments.
In spite of all that people say
against dancing, it is unquestionably
merrytorious arrangement.
Small boy-'Hush We've got new
baby, it's very weak and tired walked
all the way from heaven last night.
1t is said that women first resorted
to tight lacing TO show mankind how
well they could bear squeezing.
A gentleman who complained that
he was suffering from sun-stroke, ex-
planned by saying that his family had
been blessed by the addition of twin
boys.
What is the difference between q
New Zealand and an American moth
er One loves tender babies while the
other prefers baby tenders.
A Michigan soldier, who was ac-
cusel Of stealing a rebels goose, said
he found it kissing at the American
flag. and arrested it for treason.
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The Poverty and the wealth OF
Statesmen.


Jefferson died comparatively poor
Indeed, if Congress had not purchased
his library, and given for it five times
its value, he would with difficulty have
kept the wolf from his door.
Madison saved money and was COM
paratively rich To add to his fortune,
however, or rather that of his widow,
Congress purchased his manuscript
papers, and paid $4,000 for them
James Monroe, the sixth President
OF the United States, died III New York,
so poor that his remains found rest
ing place through the chs..ty of one Of
his friends They remain in a ceme-
terry in School street, but no monu-
mert marks the spot where they re-
pose.
John Quincy Adams left some $780,
600, the result of industry, prudence
and Inheritance. He was man of
method and economy.
Martin Van Buren, died very rich -
Throughout his political life he stu
diously looked out for his own interest.
1t is not believed that he spent thirty
shillings in politics. His party shook
the bush, and he caught the bird.
Daniel Webster squandered somo
millions in his life time, the product
of his professional and political specu-
lations. He died leaving his property
to children, and his debts to his
friends. The former sold for less than
$50, 000-the latter exceeded $3.50, 900.
Henry Clay left very handsome
estate. 1t probably exceeded $780,
600. He was n prudent manager, and
scrupulously honest man.
James X. Polk left about $3.50, 900
$50 900 of which lie saved from his
Presidency of four years.
Jonn Tyler left $4,000. Before he
reached the Presidency he was bank
rupt. In Office he husbanded his
means; and then married rich wife.
Zachery Taylor left S150,000.
Willard Fillmore is a wealthy man.
and keeps his money in a strong box.
1t will not be squandered in specula-
ton nor squandered in vice.
Ex-President Pierce saved some
$4,000 from his term of office.
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How TO READ SHOULDER STRAPS. Tho
rank and arm of military officers are
designated as follows The shoulder
straps of Encouragement bear two sill
yer embroidered stars, one on each end
of the strap. A brigadier- general has
one silver star only A colonel has
silver embroidered spread eagle;
lieutenant colonel has two silver en-
broidered leaves, one at each end of
the strap; major has two embroi-
dered gold leaves similarly placed. A
captain has two gold bars at each end
of the strap; first lieutenant one gold
bar at each end; second lieutenant
no bar at all. The cloth of the strap,
by its color, distinguishes the arm of
service For general and staff officers,
it is dark blue; for artillery, scarlet;
for infantry, sky blue; for rifemen,
green; and for cavalry, orange color.
Non commissioned officers are indica-
ted by ''chevrons' or stripes on tho
coat sleeve in the form Of letter V.
Corporals wear two stripes; sergeants
three; orderly sergeants have u
lozenge, or diamond shaped figure
within the angle of the chevrons, SER
geant-majors have the three stripes of
sergeant completed into a triangle,
base uppermost.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1865-12-01

DsD- The wedding ring is put on the
fourth finger of the woman's left hand,
because in the original formula of
marriage it was placed first on tho top
of the thumb, with the words: I'm the
name of the Father" then on the next
finger with the words: "and of the
Son. then on the middle finger, with i:
"and of the Holy Ghost" and finally
on the fourth with the "Amen.'
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1865-12-01

SUPERIOR INDIAN CAKE Take two
cups Of Indian meal, one table spoon
full OF molassees, two cups of milk, lit
tie salt, handful of flour, aud little
saleratus; mix thin, and pour it into a
buttered bake pan. and bake half an
hour.
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Approved NOV. ., 1865.


An act in amendment of section oighty-four Of
chapter twenty weight Of the General Statutes.
relating TO Railroads.
II is hereby enacted, dc.
SIC. L. Section eighty-fOur of chapter TWEEN
ty-eghty ef the General Statutes, relating TO
Railroads, is amended 80 as 10 read as follows:
Whenever any railroad i'll this state shall enter
upon, intcrscct, on connect with any other rail
road in this state, the managers OF each of such
connecting roads shall afford and furnish 10 the
other at all times all just proper, and reason
able torms of connection, accommodations, priv
ilcges, aud facilities, in the reception; trans
portatiOn, aud delivery of cars, Passengers bag
gage and freight, 10 and from each of such con-
Meeting roads, according to the usual course of
railroad business including the sale and recep-
ton of passenger ickots, and the checking OF
baggage Aud shall receive and transport all
such cars, passengers, baggage, and freight at
snch times, and on such terms, as SHAH be just
and reasonable. And where any railroad IN
this state shall DC intersocted by two or more
other railroads in his state, which shall be
connecting lines for business TO or from the road
So intersected. the managers of such roads shall
transport cars, passengers, baggage and freight,
to and from zach of said interesting roads, on
the same tenNs; and shall establish no rules,
regulations, or terms of connection That VIII
give TO either of such competing roads any nh-
due or unreasonable advantage over the other.
SEc 2 Ii the managers OF any sneh connect
inc road shall deem themselves aggrieYcd IN the
premises aforesaid, by the arrangements or con,
duet of the managers Of the road 80 connecte.
with and If said managers OF such roads sinai
be unable To agree upon terms OF connection III
any of the particulars aforesaid the Supreme
/ Cont at any term thereof in any county, upon
the petition of either party yeflheu upon natn
ard filed. and upon at least fifteen days service
thereof upoa the adverse party, snail proceed I,
appoint three disintefested commissioners, whose
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MATES OF ADvERTIsINGi

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line. " a. cach subsequent insertion, - cents,
ctnr' ~. ~ ~ Insertions must be marked on
Ih, nuasiscncnts. or they will be continued
all a',.Si.rcd ont. Transient advertisements 70
l n". raid for in advance.
". liberal discount will be made ON the
~ = to those advertising by the year.
T,s,1 NorIcrs will be inserted at ~ cents per
lirp
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THE TRANSCRIPT.
PUNISHED EVERY FRIDAY
HENRY 4. CUTLER
,us OF sUHsCRIPTION

.., receiving the paper through the Post
To ti. ~, an NOV onnum 70 Village subscribers
Office, -, thc paper by the carrier, 20 cents in
alililouc c wear will be added when payment
t,ri.ycd beyond six months.
is dela!vu discontinued until all arToaragcs are
NO paliort At the option of the Publisher.
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An act for the preservation of fish in Colchester
Pond.

SIC I. II any person shall take, kill or de-
strOy any tsh la what * called Colchester Pond,
situated in the town of Colchester in Chittendcn
county or any of the tributaries of said pond,
in any manner except with hooks and lines each
person offending shall for each ofiense forfeit
and pay line of ten dollars to the treasurer OF
the town Of Colchester, with costs of prosccu-
ton, to be- recovered in am action in the name Of
the treasurer of said town, before any Justice Of
the Peace having jurisdiction of the same.
SIC ,. Any person may sue for and prosecute
to final Judgment any breach Of this act, in his
own name, and upon recovery thereof, onc-half
of the penalty shall belong to the prosecutor,
and the other half to the said town of Colches-
ter.
Annroyed Oct 27 1861
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Laws Of Vermont.

n.,oooied by the Secretary of S0te tol
ratification IN all newspapers.
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80 ~ W. - r'' ''i' anu iiNN VI Nlt toNh
Of Barre for the year 1863
is hc'ciy endci,d, Dc.
SEC. L. The grand list of the town of Barro
for the year eighteen hundred and siXty-hve as
made ont by the listers of said town, is hereby
declared to be legal aud valid and all taxes as
sesscd thereon are ais" declared legal and valid
the same az though said list had been returned
within the time specified by law, provided that
this act shall have no effect in suits now pend
ing; lrUrided however, that said grand list
shall bc subject 10 all such alterations as may
be required by the report Of the committee to
ay, rage and cquahze the real estate appraisal
for 1869
Anpruycd Nov o 1sG5
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An act laying tax on the County ~ Chittcndon.
Is hereby cn0cfef. dc.
SIC L. There il hereby assesscd a tax of three
cents on the dollar on the list of polls and rata
bic estate in the several towns IN the county of
Chittenden, for the year isOJ, fnr the purpose Of
meeting the deficiencies in the Treasury OF said
coanty paying the expenses Of said county for
the ensuing year, and making the necessary
repairs upon the county jail
SIC. 2. The treasurer Of said county is here
by directed ON or before tho urst day Of January,
A. ID. 1866, to issue warrants to the first tOnsta-
bic Of the several towns and to the collectors OF
taxes Of the city If Burlington, in said county,
for the collection Of said tax, in the same man.
nor as by law state taxes are required to be col
lccted.
SIC. g. The selectmen Of the several towns,
and the mayor Of the city Of Burlington, in said
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An act to legalize the Grand List of the town Of
Westheid, for the year eighteen hundred and
siXty-fuur.
II Is he,eby enacted de-
SIC. /. That the grand list made out by
the listers of the town of Wcsttcld, for tie year
eighteen hundred and sixty-four, il hereby made
legal, and that all taxes made on said list are
legal and valid
SIC. p That this act shall take effect from
r. passage, but shall have no effect upon any
suit NON pending
Approved Nov. 6, 1865.
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An not for the preservation of Fish at the mouth
Of West River, and the waters adjacent thereto.
IA hcFeby cadc'ei DC.
SIC !. II any person or persons for the pc
ried Of ten years from the passage of this act,
shall take, Kill or destroy any fish, by net on
seine so called, in the waters at the mouth OF
West River, IN the town ot Brattleboro, OF in the
waters adjacent thereto, within one mile from
the mouth OF said ,e-t River, such person on
persons shall forfeit and pay to the treasurer Of
SAID town OF BratteborO,a sum not less than one
dollar nor more than three dollars for each fish
80 taken, killed, ar destroyed, ono-half Of which
shall 30 for the benefit Of the town. and the 9TH
or hail to the complainant.
SEC. 2. Any person may prosecute TO final
Judgment Ia His own namo any violation Of this
statute, and shah be entitled 10 recover the PEN
atty and costs ia an action ON the case.
SIC. 3. This act shall take effect from its pas
sage.
Approved Nov ., 1865.
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An net to lcgalizo the Grand List of the town Of
Stockb.idsv for the yeag eighteen hundred
and siXty-four
Is hereby cudr'ej, DE.
SEC. l. The grand list Of the town of Stock
bridge for the year eighteen hundred aud sixty
four as made uut and corrected by the listers Of
said town, and all taxes assessed thereon, are
hereby declared gal and valid.
SEQ 2 This act shall take effect from its
passage, hut shall ha e no effect upon any suit
now pcndluB.
Approved Nov. 3, 1865.
An net to legalizc the Grand List of the town of
bennington.
n Is hereby enacted, &c.
SEc. /. Tho grand list Of the town Of Lem
ingtun for the ycars of 1864 and 1865, and all
taxes assessed thereon are hereby declared legal
and valid
sfc. 2. This act shall take effect from its
passage, but shall not effect any suit nov pend.
ing,
Approved Nov. 3, 1865.
An act to legalias tlle Grand List Of the town Of
Whiting,
n is hereby e"dctsd DC
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sUMMONs.

STkIE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of N no-...
District. s AVN 'sGieA
Action brought In the Dis.r,c, Cou,4 a, a.. ~.
en'n Sodelal S District and the complaint ird IN y,
Connty Of ~ Dorado, In the once Of tha G.. "
said District Court In and for said Couniv "a -.
The People Of the State of csIfornia i" -
Smith and L. n. Smith, hs wife, DsSendSS,s e.. -
ing. "r'''-
You are hereby required to appear IN q, ..,,..
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the complaint filed therein on de ~ A. -
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Summuns-if served within this Ce1nty. ~ s.,--s, -
out Of this County, bus within this Juiissi
within twenty days; or, ~ OervSA ct 4 ssIz D.
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