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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-10-18

HUMOR IN RELIGIOUS EXERCISES
The Chicago Advance has some very
sensible remarks upon naturalness in
religion and the use of humor. 1t
says:
Those who are offended at humor
in Henry Ward Beecher, should listen
to Sturgeon, both in and out of the
pulpit We shall never forget the
evening when we stood in a dense
crowd in the Free Church Assembly
Hall i'll Edinburgh, and heard him ad-
dress the Scotch ministers and elders
on an effective way OF preaching the
gospel, for more than an hour. He
insisted on brief and varied exercises
in meetings for prayer and confer
ence, adding: never like to have
one of my deacons pray for halt all
hour, and conclude with asking the
Lord to forgive our shortcomings :
That pun doubtless cured many hear
ers OF the habit in question, although
as we looked into the faces of the
audience, We saw not few of the
grave Scotch elders twisting their
features In their effort to avoid so sim
full thing as a smile in religious
meeting. We may as we'll learn to
be natural in religion and to laugh at
laughable things as well as to weep
over those which are mOurnful. The
wise man said. There is time to
weep and time to laugh and who
shall not say that both do not find
their time occasionally during a SER
mon? Isaiah once preached on the
folly Of idolatry, and drew a picture
OF the ridiculous conduct of the man
who selected a log of wood and made
a god out of one part and cooked his
dinner with the remainder! We
suspect it was one of the most effect
i've of his discourses, even if it ex
cited smile when delivered. The
question of right is not to be decided
by the gravity or humor of what il
said, but by the motive of the speak
er and the adaptation to a good enc
OF what he says"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-10-18

ENGLIsHMEN AND SCOTCHMEN. An
intelligent English writer thus dis
courses upon some of the leading
characteristics of the Scottish and
English minds:
ain England, religion and philOso-
ply are feeling; in Scotland, every
thing is argument. If an angel de-
scended in Londou, he would be asked
to speak a few gracious words of &C.
lcstial good will. In Edinburgh, he
would be called upon to mend some
broken evidence, or reconcile some
troublesome contradiction. Yet this
generalization is not without excep-
tions. For slnewey thought, which
dareS the judgement and spirit Of
disputation which never abated, who
is there to compare with Whately,
lately English archbishop Of Dublin ?
Whately never looked at man but
to see if there was all argument in
him; but DR.. Chalmers of Scotland
had more sweetness and majesty.
Whately would seize an argument like
lion, and wave his royal maine in
the air, as he tore it to pieces; but
Chalmers sat, as it were, upon a
throne, and judged it; and he had a
more conscientious fairness in treat
ing opponents, and make himself per-
sonally master of their case, as
WhateIy never did, or could. There
is no doubt chat the Scotch are eau
tious to a degree that implies want of
self-respect. Crossing the Tweed
you pass into double bath. The
air is colder, and the conversational
atmosphere is frigid. Talk is a cal.
culation. The Scotchman fences with
words. But all this reserve disap.
pears when once he gets into argu
ment. None are drawer than the
Scotch on this ground. The whole
might be descended from Aristotle
A Scotchman's blood seems made
up of of serum and syllogisms. l
you prick him, there trickles out al
argument"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-10-18
About as Mean as They Make En-.


Not many wears since, in West
Plymouth. N. e., it used to be the
custom for the schoolmaster to "board
round" among the families OF his pu'
pills so as to save expense. Some
times, of course, the days didn't come
out quite everywhere would be eight
ana a hall days at one house and nine
at another. One man who was motto
rious for his meanness, just before the
schoolmaster began his dinner, said
to him .Mr--," said he, ~ sup
post, by rights, that your time is up,
lust about half way through this din
ner. That's as as near as | ken
make it, and I've calculated pretty
close. But don't wish to be small
about it, and you ken eat jist as much
as you would do for ordinary"
1t used to be the fashion for all the
folks in the neighborhood OF New
London, Conn.,, to 60 to town and see
the annual examination Of the schol-
ars. One fellow brought his girl
along with him in a wagon; but when
the time for dinner came instead OF
going with her to the hotel, as the
others did he went to the shed where
his horse was hitched and took out q
pumpkin pie. "Come here, Cecilia,
said he to his girl, diets have dinner
Fact is they do charge so monstrous
high to the hotel, that don't feel like
submittin' to their extortion. guess
we kin make out as good a meal al
we need to here" Cecilia, having nc
other resource assisted her beau in hi
practical protest against hotel extor
tons, and swallowed her share of hi
frugal lunch with the best grace sh'
could command. After the examina
ton was over they drove home
There was a toll on the way, and a.
they came near it, her prudent lovel
turned to her, and said he: cecilia
now you know we mayn't be married
arter all, and as paid the toll on
way l don't consider it any more thai
fair that you should pay the other /!
The poor girl paid the toll; but sh'
never allowed him to pay her his ad
dresses again.
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Notice to Claimants

THE following described property was seized
i on the Goth day of September, A. D, 1867, at
Charleston, W.T. for alleged violation of the U. S.
Revenue laws:
so pounds of Nutmegs,
IL yards Silk,
9pounds Tea,
8yards Thibet.
Apd this is to notify all persons having or claim
ing have any interest whatever in the foregoing
described property, that they must appear and
file all claims setting forth such interest, accord
ing to the requirements of the revenue law in
such cases made and provided, within 20 days
from the date Ofthis notice, or shall proceed to
advertise and sell said property the law directs.
GEO. j. STANNARD,
39w3 Collector.
Custom House, Island Pond, Vermont, Sept. "a
1887
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-10-18
Notice to Claimants.

THE following described property was seized
L for alleged violation of the q. s. Revenue
laws at Island Pond, September 25th, 1857, by
officers of the Customs:
9 1912 dozen pairs black Kid Gloves,
10 l-6 dozen pairs white Kid Gloves,
And this is notify all persons having or claiming
to have any interest whatever in the foregoing de-
scribed goods, that they must appear within twen-
ty days from the date of this notice, and file with
Collector of the District of Vermont, their claim,
according to the requirements of law in such
cases made and provided, selling forth and de-
scrbing their interest in said property, or shall
proceed to advertise and sell the same as the law
directs.
| GEO. J. STANDARD,
| 39w3 Collector.
Custom House, Island Pond, VT, September q.
| 1867.
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An Act relating to the redemption of bank notes.

An Act relating to the redemption of bank notes.
1t IS hereby enacted, &c.
SEC. l.. After the expiration of the charter of
any bank chartered by this State, or after the
termination of the existence of any such bank,
agreeably to the laws of this State, such bank
may cause notice to be published in all the week
ly newspapers in the county where such bank IS
located, for one full year, setting forth that SAID
bank will redeem its outstanding bills, the day OF
the expiration of its charter, or the date OF me
termi alton of its existence, and copy OF TINS ACT.
And upon due public alton of such notice, neither
such bank nor its officers shall be liable to any
action for the non-redemption of any OF ITS out
standing bills, unless the same shall have been
duly presented, and payment thereof demanded
within the year aforesaid, at the banking house OF
said bank. .sa
| SEC. D. After the expiration of the charter,
or after the termination of the existence of any
such bank as aforesaid. such bank shall cease to
be subject to the operation, or liable 10 lhe pro-
| visions of the siXty-third section of C hapter
eighty of the General Statutes.
! SEC. 8. This act shall take effect from its
passage
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-10-18
Notice to Claimants,

THE following described property was seized on
i the Dist day of September, A. D. 1867. at Is
land Pond VT, for alleged violation Of the U. S.
Revenue laws:
chests Q65) pounds of Tea,
2 casks (25) gallons Sherry Wine.
And this is to notify all persons having or claim
ing to have any interest whatever in the foregoing
described property, that they must appear and
file with the Collector of the District of Vermont
a claim describing such, according to the require
ments of the revenue law in such cases made and
provided, within 20 days from the date of this
notice or shall proceed to advertise and sell said
property AS the law directs.
GEO. J. STANDARD.
39w3 Collector.
Custom House, Island Pond, VT, SeptemberH
1857
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-10-18
ADDITIONAL BOUNTIES
Fl. And Increased Pensions

CHAS.I L. VAIL, Attorney at Law, Iras-
burgh, VT, is prepared to prosecute claims of
soldiers and their heirs, for the additional Boun-
ties and Increased Pensions under the late acts of
Congress granting the same. The following per-
sons are entitled to receive them, viz l-i-- -
Widows of soldiers who have received only
800 Bounty or less, are now entitled to 500 adj
ditional bounty and ~ per month additional Pen
sion for each child under sixteen years of age
If no widow, then fathers. mothers, brothers and
sisters are entitled to the additional bounty
Soldiers who have served three years, or have
been discharged on account of wounds, having
received only 500 are now entitled to 500 adj
titional bounty. If enlisted for two years. $50
bounty. Soldiers who have lost, or are disabled
equivalent to loss of legs or arms, are now en-
titled to $l5. $40 or $25 per month pension, ac-
cording to rate of disability. XXI, -,.r
Officers discharged at the close of the war ale
now entitled to three months extra pay, under a
late act.
| Fathers depending on deceased soldiers for
| support, are now entitled to pension.
| All the above claims procured with great dis
patch. Being located at the County seat, the GER
tficate and seal of the Clerk ofthe Court, which
is required by law on all applications, can be pro-
cured and the claim forwarded the same day APP
plication is made. and thus much time saved.
Business can be done by mail if required.
Address CHAS. l. VAIL, Irasburgh, Vt.-33tt
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RLOOMFTELD.

The nonresident proprietors of the town of
i Bloomfield in the county of Essex, and all
others whom it may concern, are hereby notified
that the taxes assessed by SAID town within the
years 1864 and 1865 and 1866 and 1867, remain
either in whole or in part unpaid on the follow
ing described lands in said town to wit
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-10-18

The blk OK belonging to W. Dean
OF Manchester, died last week of
kidney disease. 1t was the largest
OK known, weighing about 5000 lbs.
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NOTICE,

rENHE existence of the Bank of Orleans, chart
4 cred by the Legislature of the State of Yer
mont, and located dt Irasburgh, in said State,
was terminated agreeably to the laws of said
State on the 4tl day of April, A. D., 1866, and
notice is hereby given that said Bank will redeem
its outstanding bills.
The following act of the Legislature of Ver-
mont is published in compliance with its require
mentS. By order of the Directors.
HIRAM MCCLELLAN, President
| VIM. B. DENISON, Cashier.
| Irasburgh, W.. Dec. II, 1866.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-10-18

II we can still love those who have
made US suffer, we love them still the
more.
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NO PEDLERS EMPLOYED.

MEET Opoponax, Night Blooming Cereus,
~ nO4uet OF Eden, Pond Lily and lots of other
extracts ior the handkerchief, at tie
BARTON DRUG STORE.
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WALL & JosLYN have just returned from
L market with fresh lot of Goods for the
FALL TRADE.
59It0E
They have Q large stock of Ready Made Cloth.
ing, Shntipg Flanuels in all grades, styles and
Qualities. Brown and Blcached Cott0ns, Fall
styles Prints, Delaines, Mohairs, Ginghams, &c:
Plaid Alpacas, all wool Delains, good asson-
Fancy Cloakings,
suitable for the season. Blankets, Balmorai
Skirts. Fancy Cassimeres and Doeskins, all wool
Frockings, &c. ..... II.
Shawls! Shawls /!
ment, Napkins, Crashes. Linen Table Damasks,
Nice Printed Covers.
BED QUILTS!
Fine Jap and Young Hyson Teas, all fresh and
new, and
LITTLE LESS IN PRICE.
Also new stock of Room Paper and Window
Curtains,
Crockery and Glassware, Hardware
In each department we have made large add
] tons to our stock. .'|N. +.
Trunks and Trareling Bags, T"H
Cutlery,
"a nice lne) Fall styles Hats and Caps. Boots ant
Shoes, more of those home made
THICK BOOTS,
also fine kip and Boys Boots. The work is wal
ranted. Give us a call and see tor yourselves.
Barton, Sept. 26, 1867.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-10-18
FARM FOR SALE

The Subscriber.on account of age. and Ill health
offers his valuable Farm los sale situated m The
South part OF Glover, Oh the stage road ifuHi
Bartonto Montpelier, conisining about
200 Acres Of Ercel,M La"a
good Sugar Orchards, 60 acre. OF GOOD Wocu
and timb 2 good barns hou-f ana %, eu' 49,
2 good streams of water running ~ w ~ -,
;nexban>taIle s,,,',prf ai thc best of muck ana
mari near the barus. =. .;,.o,
A good title and imme'i''.e@ possesSi"n 49, e,i
Ta,,s Doc half down; sse remainder IN an
nu.,, payments Il desired san ana t ro,u"A
Toilsif wanted. = 10 ;,
Glover March 5, lshf ~ ~.
EREsH Stock OF Toilet and Fancy Goo a. ~ VIC
II BARTON DRC0 STOhE'
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DENTAL NOTICE,

DEN | AL NOTICE.,
GEORGE B. BOWERS would announce to
VI the citizens of Barton and vicinity, that he
has opened rooms in Twombly's Building, and is
ready to perform any operation in
ao DENTISTRY.
He would therefore invite all those in want of
his services to give him call, as with the expe-
rience he has had in various branches of his pro-
fession, he feels at liberty to guarantee perfect
satisfaction to those who give him their patron
age. l- -','t@ - s.1- +" ~
TEETH FILLED
with pure gold not only arrests Decay, but VERT
taby restores them to the comfort and utility OF
the original structure. Sensitive Teeth filed.
Teeth extracted without pain by the use of
NITROUS OXIDE GAS,
which can be administered with perfect safety to
the patient. " aTa 24 a3
UF All work done with promptness and war
ranted to give satisfaction. Information free
Barton, Sept. Is, lS67-38yl -!
| NO. | stock of Buck Gloves and Mitts at A
"A & III. Twombly's. Also Burlington Linn,
= .,ast - t.itlf
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SETTLE UP.-AIl persons indebted to me are
hereby ordered to call and pay me. Ii il Is not
done, shall leave the demands with lawyer,
with orders to collect the same. All such persons
can have till the l5;h of September ia which 10
raise the money and pay over; after that time l
shall sue. CHILDS BROOKS
Coventry. July 10. I867.-G8
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1867-10-18

'None who hear these popular instruments are
surprised at the very strong favor with which
they are regarded by our leading musicians. p
Their quality of tone is admirable. being som
orous, pure and sympathetic. containing beauti-
full and expressive variety for home music, and
of great depth and power for Churches, Sabbath
Schools, &c. The Manufacturers are constantly
receiving unsoncltea testimonials from all parts
of the country."-Boston Journal
We are manufacturing new styles of organs
for churches with beautiful upright cases, having
glded imitation pipes, making them fine orna-
mental instruments for the choir. galleries or
chapel. All musicians, upon hearing them, ex-
press their surprise at the amount of pure and
full tone which these organs produce. They
contain the deep, Manual Sub Bass and Super
octave coupler, giving them sufficient volume to
sustain even hundred or more voices, and yet
they are rich, soft and expressive effects.
PRICES VERY REASONABLE. q
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-04-02
In a Tight Place.

On Sunday evening, not long since,
and in locality not thousand miles
from Pulaski, fatigued by his long jour
ney, a WAGNER and his son John drove
The team into good range, and deter
mined to pass the Sabbath enjoying a
season of worship with the good folks of
the village When the time for worship
arrived, John was sent to watch the team
while the wagoaer went in with the crowd.
The preacher had hardly announced his
subject before the old man fell asleep
He sat against the partition in the center
of the body-slip, while just against him,
separated only by the very low partition,
sat a aeshy lady who seemed all absorbed
in the sermon. She struggled hard with
her feelings until, unable to control them
any longer, she burst out with loud cry,
and shouted at the top of her voice, ,rous-
ing the old man half awake, who thrust
his arm around her waist, and cried very
soothingly:
"Wo, Nance! wo, Nancel Here, John,
cut the belly band, aud loose the breech-
ng-quick, or she will tear everything to
lpieces."
It was all the work of moment, but
the sister forgot to shout, the preacher
lost the thread of his discourse, and the
meeting prematurely came to an end,
while the mortified old man skulked
away determined not to go to meeting un-
til he could manage to keep his senses by
remaining awake.-Nashoitte Union.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-04-02
who Are Happyl

Lord Byron said: "The mechanics and
working men who can maintain their fam
lilies are, in my opinion, the happiest body
of men. Poverty is wretchedness, but
even poverty is. perhaps, to be preferred
to the heartless, unmeaning dissipation
of high order" Another author says:
81 have no propensity to envy any one,
least Of all the rich aud the great; but if
l were disposed to this weakness, the
subject of my envy would be. a healthy
young man, in full possession of his
strength and faculties, going forth in the
morning to work for his wife and chill
dren, or Bringing them home his wages
at night" pa
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-04-02
n. Some sixty wears ago there live

Ha-Some sixty years ago there lived
on the borders Of civilization man who
had an aged, infrm and blind father
The old man frequently broke the crock
cry on which his food was served. His
sons wife complained of it, and the son
at last determined to take block Of
wood and hew out a tray or trough, on
which to feed his father. Accordingly
he took his ak and went to the forest, fol
lowed by his little son. He found pop.
lar that looked as if it would suit his
purpose, and he began to cut out block
Of the required size. Having swung his
ak few moments, he became weary, and
his son said:
"Father, what are you going to maker
The father replied, / am going to make
a trough for your grandfather to eat ou
of
The little boy loved his grandfather
very much, and supposed all very kind
and said:
"I am so glad. Won't it be nice2 Fa
ther when you get to be old and blind,
will make trough for you.n
The father, conscience-stricken, ant
fearing sorrow fer himself, took up his ak
returned home, and ever after seemed tt
treat his aged parent kindly.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-04-02
A Touching Incident.

A young minister went out to preach,
and observed, during his discourse, a lady
who seemed much affected. After meet
ing ne concluded to pay her visit, and
see what the impressions of her mind
were. He approached her-thus:
"Well, madam, | see you was affected
much to-day during preaching?"
"La, me" said the lady, "Tll tell you.
About six years ago, me and my husband
moved to this place, and all the property
we had wasa donkey. Husband he died,
and me and the beast were left alone. AT
last the beast died; and, 20 tell you the
truth, your voice put me so much in mind
Of that dear old critter, that | couldn't
hel taking on aud crying about it right
in meeting"