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The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-05-11

How Mn LINCOLN SIGNED THE PRoo-
LAMArIoN. The Rochester Express re-
lates the following as the circumstan-
ces attending Mr.. Lincoln's signature
to the famous Emancipation Procla-
nation, and says it has not before
been published. The large roll con-
tanning that document was taken TO
Mr.. Lincoln ut noon on the first day
of january, 1868, by the Secretary
Seward and his son Frederick. As it
lay unrolled before him, Mr. Lincoln
took pen, dipped it in ink, moved
his hand to the place for the signature
held it moment and then removed
his hand and dropped The pen After
little hesitation he again took up the
pen and went through the same move
ment as before. Ny. Lincoln then
turned to Mr.. Seward and said: Il
have been shaking hands since nine
o'clock this morning, aud my right arm
is almost paralyzed. If my name ever
goes into history it will be for this act,
and my whole soul is in it. Ii my
hand trembles when / sign the proca-
nation, all who examine the document
hereafter will say, he hesitated" He
then turned to the table, took up the
pen again, and slowly firmly, wrote
that abraham Lincoln" with which
the whole world is now familiar. He
looked up smiled, and said: "That
will do That proclamation asserted
that the Executive Government of
the United States, including the mill
tary and naval authorities thereof, will
recognize and MAINTAIN the freedom of
such persons"
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THE TOTAL LOSS

EARLY MIXING. Cows should be
MIXED early in the morning, so that
they can feed on the dewy grass.
Two hours of such feed is worth as
much as that of the rest of the day
towards getting a good flow of milk
So wake up, boys, at fathers rap on
the partition wall, and hurry to the
yard with pail in hand, and have the
cows in the pasture before anybody's
else. BE sure AMI milk clean A boy
who will always milk clean will have
a good recommendation of being faith
full wherever he goes, and such re-
commentator always goes great
way among business men.-Maint
Farmer.
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TRuE GREArNEss. -The great men
of antiquity were more distinguished
by character than by actions of&
in peace Than il war. We think moro
of Canilus' plough than of his hat
ties, and of Cato's fraterna! love than
of his resistance in the field. Epami-
nondas is remembered for his hospi-
tality and affection, Brutus for love to
Portia, Alexander for his affection to-
ward his friends, aud Gustavus Adolf
plus for his piety.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-05-11

ssS- The oldest church now exist
ing in this country is one near Smith
field. Isle of Wight county, Virginia.
1t was built in the reign of Charles l.,
between the years 1890 and 1886
The brick and lime and timber were
imported from England. The timber
is English oak, and was framed in
England. The structure is of brick
erected in the most substantial man
ner, The mortar has become so har-
dened hat it will strike fire in COLI
sion with stele.
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SPEAK NO HARSH WORDS

Angry words are lightly spoken.
Ia rash and thoughtlcss hour;
Brightest links of life are broken
BY their deep insidious power.
Hearts inspired by warmest feeling,
Ne'er before by anger stirred,
Oft are rent, past human healing,
by single angry word.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-05-11
oar Nothing teaches patience lik,

pay- Nothing teaches patience like a
garden. You may go around and
watch the opening bud from day to
day, but it takes its own time, and You
cannot urge il OH faster than it will
If forced, it is only torn in pieces. All
the best results OF garden, like those
of life, are slowly but regularly pro-
gressive, aifording great pressure to
those who take pride in it.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-05-11

WHAT WE MAY Do.-No human being
can be isolated and self-sustained
The strongest and bravest and mos
hopeful have yet, acknowledged by
themselves, moments of hungry soul
yearnings for companionship and
sympathy. For the want of this,
what wrecks of humanity lie strewn
about us.
Youth wasted for the mocking sem
blance of friendship. Adrift at the
mercy Of chance for the grasp of a
true, firm hand, and kind loving
heart, to counsel 1t is Affect g to
see how strong is this yearning SO ia
tai to its possessor, if not guided right
ly. "Friendless y What a tragedy
may be hidden in that little word.
None to labor for. none to weep OF
smile with, mono to care whether we
loose or win lies struggle. A kind
word or II smile, coming to such an
one unexpected at some such crisis in
life, how often has it been the plank to
the drowning man, lacking which he
must surely have persisted. These,
surely, we may bestow as we pass
those less favored than ourselves,
whose souls are waiting for our sym
pathetic recognition.
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ssS- Our little friend Bobby at the
breakfast table one morning broke ont
in new vein:"I don't want mother TO
marry again" he said. "Why not?"
was asked with some surprise. BE
cause" said he. 1--WE lost one father,
and / don't want the trouble of get
ting acquainted with another one"
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SSs- A disconsolate widower, seeing
the remains OF his late wife lowered
into the grave, exclaimed, with tears
in his eyes; "Well, I've lost hogs,
and I've lost cows, but ] never had
anything that cut me up like this !"
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-05-11

Ds1~ An Irish emigrant, hearing the
sun set gun at Portsmouth, asked a
sailor, whats that p why, that's
sunset" was the reply. Sunset ex-
claimed Pat, land does the sun go down
in this country with such a bang as
that ?"
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BEAUTIFUL COMPARISON. "A down
east editor, in describing country
dance, says; "The gorgeous strings
of glass beads glistened on the heav-
ing bosoms of the village bellies, like
Epolished rubies resting on the delicate
surface CT warm apple dnmplings.'
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1866-05-11

WHICH Is THE 0sEl-When a man
and woman are made one by the cler-
gyman, the question is, which is he
one? Sometimes there is q strong
struggle between them before this mat
tor is finally settled.
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Bay Do one thing at time-thats
the rule. When you have done SLAM
dering your neighbor, begin to say
your prayers.
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~ A. sOVLEs. Attorney and Counsellor at
II. Law and solicitor in Chancery. Office over
First National Bank, St Adams. Vt.
PS.-Will attend to Collections, and prosecute
Claims against the United States for Arrears Of
Paw. or Bounty to Soldiers, Widows and mvalid's
Pensions, &c, &c. 5-u
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NJ buck. ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
vi. LOB AT LAW. Also. Agent for first
class Insurance Companies, and for obtaining
Soldiers pay, &c
ONCE over Weeks store. 1-u
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st. Adams Business Directory.

nNLEN 81 DAVIS. ATTORNEYS AND
> ,''Lo,,sr,. Once in the rooms formerly occu-
pied lev White & Sowies, Gadcombs Building,
st. Adams, VT 97-ly
d. H. BAILEY. PARK DAVIS.
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- GORGE y. UOUGHTON. Attorney and
III Counsellor at Law and Solicitor in Chan
.,ery St. Adams. Vermont. OfticC near She Post
once. and residence on Congress street.
Also United States Commissioner Commits
sioner Of Deeds for the States Of New York.
Massachusetts,, and other States. He will give
prompt attention to all professional business
With which be may be entrusted.
ST. Adams Nov. 4, 1864. II
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Check in thy breast the rising sigh
And dash away the tear,
And raise thy thoughts above the wreck
And ruin round thee here;
Let fortune, yes, even friendship, fade,
And loves dear smile depart;
Still show the world radiant face,
Though sorrow clouds thy heart.
From all thy griefs and woes and cares
Let other hearts be free,
And let no human bosom heave
A plying sigh for thee
Receive with gratitude the smile,
With patience bear the dart,
And show the world peaceful face,
Though turbulent the heart.
There's One whose invitation is,
''Ne weary and oppressed
Aud heavy laden come TO me
And will give you rest,
Rest from the worlds tumultuous cares
From every silent smart;
Fhen show the world a tranquil face
And bear a thankful heart.
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WIN. u. WALKER. dealer in stoves and
w Tin Ware. Fave Iroughs manufactured
aud out up 10 order and the setting of Wood
snl Coal Furnaces promptly attended to. lO2
Opposite fremont House, 81. Adams, Vt.
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GILLIAN, DENTIST. Once ii. the
IL. KINGMAN BLOCK, Nam ST., opposite IL
Congregational Church l-tf
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(,HAs. 4 j. MARSH, GROCER. Stafford
I Block, North Main Street, ST. Abane, VI.
AGENT for Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machines
TINS Machine received the highest premium
at the New England Fair at Springfield and the
Vermont State Fair. luu
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DeS- What is everybody doing at the
same time Growing older.
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EARRAR BROTHERS, IRON MEil-
CHANTS.
Dealers in Nails, Glass, Oils Paints Agricnl-
tural Tools which offer at a low cash figure.
Corner Lake and Main streets.
St. Adams March rs, 1864. LII
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JJOUGHTON's First National Oyster House.
III A. Il. HOUGHrON, q, South side Lake
Street. opposite Morrison Block, st. Adams, ";
OYSTERS served IN every style. Orders fllcd
nom the City and Country at the lowest Market
ralc.. by the Keg, Quart or Gallon. Liberal
discount to the trade. loO
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xyTNMAN ~ HUNTINGTON, dealers IN
w Fine Watches Clocks and Jowolry, Stcrl-
my Silver and Silver Plated Ware. Fancy Goods
in great variety Watch Repairing and Engrav-
ing. St. Adams, Vt. lu3
UuAs. wYMAN. 7. II. HUNTINGTON.
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HERBERT BRAINERD. dealer in Fore
IGN and Domestic Dry Goods, Boots and
Slocs Yankee Notions, corner Of Main and Bank
Streets. st. Adams. Vt 1903
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w II. NJ GowAN. DENTIST. Office
w a.. over Wead and Durens Drug store,
ST. Adams, VI. I'll
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CutPNAS, dealer in Groceries and
"A. Produce at Wholesale and Retail
WALKER BROS, Agts.
Lake Street, st. Adams, Vt. l0l
MARSHALL MASON. Dealer in Dry Goods,
vi Yankee Notions, Zephyr Woods, Paper
Hangings, Oil shades; and Curtain Fixtures.
81. Adams, Vt. lO4
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From ne Montreal Witness
CHEERFULNESS.

Sweet smiling roses gaily wave,
And watt their rich perfume
Above the grave Of withered hope,
Where dwell decay and gloom;
so let thy smiles a cheerfulness
To all AROUND ppart,
And Il, ID " 4 radiant face,
Thdss9s iey heart
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-04-10
THE LEGIsLATURE.

This body, whosefunctions were suspended
a month since by the resignation Of mum
Der Of the members Of the House of Repre-
sentatives, reducing that branch below a
quorum, assembled at the Capitol on yester-
day.
in the Senate there was no quorum, and
consequently no business transacted.
In the House there was also no quorum.
a number Of the recently elected members
presented their credentials, however, and
they we're referred &c the Committee on
Elections. The vacancies on that committee
were filled by appointments by the Speaker,
but no report was made, and we have no
inkling Of the probable action Of the com
mittee What to-day may bring forth we
shall see. AT present things seem to be IN
stdfH OtiO
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A MISSISSIPPI JUDGE ON CONFED-
ERATE MONEY.

Hon. GEO. r. CLAYTON, Judge Of spe-
cial Provisional Court at Columbus, NIissis-
sippi, has delivered an opinion in which he
sustains the validity of contracts made on
the basis of Confederate Nancy, by drawing
specific performance Of contract where the
executed consideration was Confederate
treasury notes
He decided that as belligerent rights had
been awarded the late Confederate Govern
ment, it could issue script, etc, to carry on
its purposes; but that even if it was an lie
gal ISSUE the only contracts which would be
invalidated thereby would be such as imme-
diately grew out of the illegal act Of Issuing
the notes.
The case will go before the High Court
may thence be taken to the Supreme Court
of the United States, as il involves questions
growing out Of the United States laws and
Constitution.
Judge CLAYTON is an eminent lawyer,
has been on the beech Of the High Court of
Errors and Appeals, and is now spoken of
for that position in place of Judge TEorrER,
lately deceased.
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THE COURT OF CLAIMS--APPEALS
TO THE SUPREME COURT.

The Supreme Court of the United States,
before its late adjournment, prescribed the
following regulations under which appeals
may be taken from the Court of Claims to
that tribunal:
RULE /. In all cases hereafter decided in
the Court of Claims, in which by the act of
Congress such appeals are allowable, they
shall be heard in the Supreme Court upon
the following record and none other:
/, A transcript of the pleadings in the
case of the final judgment or decree of the
Court and of such interlocutory orders, rul-
ings, judgments and DEGREES as may be ne
cessary TO proper review of the case.
2. A finding of the facts in the case by
said Court of Claims and the conclusions of
law on said facts in which the Court POUNDS
the judgment or decree The finding of the
facts and the conclusions of law to be stated
separately and certified to the Court as part
Of the record. The facts so found are to be
the ultimate facts or propositions which the
evidence shall establish in the nature of a
special verdict, and mot the evidence on
which these ultimate facts are founded.
(See Burr IS. Desmoine8 county. 2 Wallace,
1927
RULE .. In all cases in which judgments
or DEGREES have heretofore been rendered,
when either party is by law entitled to an
appeal. the party desiring it shall make APP
plication to the Court of Claims by petition
for the allowance OF such appeal. Said pc
tition, shall contain distinct specification of
the errors alleged to have been committed
by said Court in its rulings, judgment or de-
cree in the case. The Court shall, if the
specifications of alleged errors be correctly
and accurately stated, certify the same, or
may certify such alterations and modifca-
tions of the points decided and alleged for
error as in the judgment of said Court, shall
distinctly, fully and fairly present the point
decided by the Court. This, with the trans
cript mentioned in Rule l, except the state
ment of facts and law therein mentioned,
shall constitute the record on which these
cases shall be heard in the Supreme Court.
RULE 3. In all cases an order of allowance
Of appeal by the Court of Claims, or the
Chief Justice thereof in vacation, is essen
tial and the limitation of time for granting
such appeals shall cease to run from the time
an application is made for the allowance of
apppal
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things he said yesterday and recently about
the President and those who supported him.
s. At about three o'clock the Civil Rights
Bill was called up, and Mr.. poolittle made
forcible speech of some length, and gave
his views in favor of the measure.
During the progress Of this speech it was
whispered around that Senator Morgan, vino
had been generally counted upon as one Of
those who would sustain the veto, had stated
that he should vote for the bill. This news
struck CONSERVATION among the friends of the
veto who had confidently relied upon seven
teen votes, including Mr.. Morgan, and
which, until to-day, was the estimate of all
persons at all advised Of the facts. MIR.
Dixon learning Mr. Morgan's position and
knowing, therefore, that his vote would not
save the veto, determined not to risk his
health by coming out of his house. Mr..
Wright was present.
Some two hours were spent, after Mr. Doc
little concluded his speech, in general dis
cussion by Senators McDougall, Salisbury
and Davis the latter making, with empha-
sis, the following announcement:
"Pass your Freedmen's Bureau Bill and
Civil Rights Bill and hencetorth am the
enemy of your Government, and will spend
the feeble remnant of my life in efforts to
overthrow it"
About halfpast six o'clock the piesiding
officer called for the vote upon the question,
Shall the bill pass, the objection oil the Pres
ident to the same Notwithstanding. Here at
the vast assembly was hushed in breathless
attention.
The result now depended upon the re-
Spouse Of Mr.. Morgan, and as the Clerk pro-
gressed down the list and approached the
name of that Senator, all eyes and ears were
turned toward him. and when in response to
the call of his name he answered yes, ire
mendous round of applause, mingled with
Explanations, went up from the galleries.
The Clerk proceeded with the call and di-
rectly the President announced that by
vote of thirty-three to fifteen the bill had
passed, and here again thunders of applause
broke forth, some of the Senators joining, and
Mr.. Wade especially making vigorous de-
monstrations of delight.
A few members of Congress then upon the
floor attempted to shake the hand of Senator
Morgan, but that gentleman shook his head
disapprovingly, and declined to receive their
congratulations.
Upon motion of Mr. Trumbull, the passage
of the bill was directed to be certified to the
House, and the Senate adjourned.
The President was advised this morning
that Mr.. Morgan would vote for the bill,
and that, SO far as the Senate was concerned,
the veto would not be sustained.
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WV. GALLOWAY. JAMES L. GgEsT.
NEW AU CTI0N
AND
Co M an iSSiOn HOetSe,
COLUMBIA. TENNESSEE.

htHE undersigned having formed . eobar,ner-
i ship for the pnrpsse Of doing General
Wholesale and Retail Auction and
Commission Ruafuess
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TEE ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY.

This worthy association for benevolent
purposes was reorganized in Memphis few
days ago. Mr.. JOHN LESLIE, as chairman,
opened the proceedings with the following
remarks, which go to the very bottom of all
our social duties. From the Scotchmen OF
the South we have no right to expect other
than a hearty and thorough patriotism, no
less in their political than in their social
actions. Mr.. LESLIE said:
'Let our past differences be buried in the
deep bosom of the grave-let us have st.
Andrews Society reconstructed, and like
true Scotchmen, press on shoulder to Shout
der, cultivating social feelings with each
other, benevolence to the poor and needy.
But a short time since some of us now in
this room, were standing literally foot to
foot and hand to hand, each contending for
what he believed to be the right; but thank
God, gentlemen, that time is past, the dark
cloud is nearly gone, and the bright silver
lining shows US that soon the blue sky OF
peace and unity will shine around U.S."
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WHAT THE PEACE PROCLAMATION
WILL DO.

Among the other very admirable and
pleasing results of the Presidents grand
peace declaration, it will greatly reduce the
national expenses, and put us in a way of
paying the debt which is weighing upon US,
by reducing our expenses, and give us hope
that, if the wisdom of ANDREW JOHNSON is
accepted, we will pay our debts and be a
free as well as a solvent people. We are no
less pleased than gratifed to have this brief
and pointed testimony on the subject from
the New York Tribune GREELEY says:
"Those who imagine that President John
sons proclamation announcing peace is Of
no value, but as a mere expression of Exec
utive opinion, are mistaken. The President
does not issue proclamations that mean
nothing; and this last is in the interest of
retrenchment and reform. While war last
ed, officers of the army were allowed war
privileges. They had war rations, which
were better and larger than the ratiOns of
Ieace. They rode larger number Of horses,
occupied more numerous quarters, and were
attended by a larger number of servants.
Now that we have peace these absorbing
gentlemen will not be paid for extra horses
which were never in stable, and extra IA
tons which were never eaten, or for John
Does and Richard Roes in the shape Of ser
wants
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Hawley's majority,

RICHARD STOCKTON, of New Jersey,
signed the Declaration of Independence
Richard Stockton, the son, was Senator of
the United States while Washington lived
Robert F. Stockton, the grandson, was also
a Senator; and then the great-grandson sue
ceeded 10 this inheritance of honor, of which
he has just been robbed by party Of revc-
lutionists at Washington, known as the Con-
gress OF the United States.
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GEN. BURNSIDE was elected Governor of
Rhode Island, on the 4th inst, without Sc
rious opposition. lie is understood to stand
squarely on the ANDREW JOHNSON Union
platform. The vote was small, aggregating
only little more than 10000, in the whole
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Nashville and Decatur Railroad,
Change of limo.

%
On and after April 1st, and until further notice,
Passenger trains will run as follows:
Columbia Accommodation train leaves Column
bia at 40. A. N. Arrives at Nashville 1900. Re
turning leaves Nashville at 3 P. ~ Arrives at
Columbia. $40, Pm.
Huntsville Mail leaves Nashville at $50. AN.
Arrives at Decatur at 6. Pm. Leaves Decatur at
$50 A. N. Arrives at Nashville at 200. P. n Con-
Meeting both ways mt Decatur with mail train on
NJ. & C.R.R for Mooresyille Madison, Hunts
vile, WoOdville, Larkinsvile, Scottsboro, and all
points East.
Passengers by this train arrive in Nashville in
time to connect with Night Express trains on all
roads from Nashville.
Night Express leaves Nashville at $50, P. N.
Arrives at Decatur at $50. A. N. Leaves Decatur
at $780, P N. Arrives at Nashville at 4:4O. Con-
Meeting both ways at Decatur with mail trains
on VI. Il err, for Huntsville, Corinth, Grand
Junction. Memphis. Mobile, New Orleans and all
intermediate points. Connects at Nashville with
L. h MR., for all points North and East
% Miles shorter than any other route from
Nashville to Mobile. Demopolis. Selma, and all
intermediate points.
II Miles shorter to Corinth, Grand Junction,
Memphis, Jackson, Vicksburg, and New Orleans.
33 Miles shorter to Huntsville.
Through Tickets can be procured at w. w.
Craig's Omnibus Office. No. D Cherry street. and
at Broad Street Depot. Nashville.
j. L. VAN DYNE.
apI General Superintendent