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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-19

The Havana correspondent of the New
York Times tells a strange story of a
wealthy Englishman named Margate who
recently committed suicide in that city.
Several years ago he married an Irish
chambermaid in New York hotel. She
became very extraysgant and he took her
to Charleston, 8. c., from whence, after a
/ few months, she eloped with q noted gambler
who had followed her from New York A
little more than year thereafter, hearing
that his wife was deserted by her lover and
had returned to New York, Nargate fol-
lowed her with the hope OF inducing her to
change her mode of life. His search was
useless, however. In the meantime he
learned that the destroyer Of his peace hSd
gone to California. He Immediately fol-
lowed, overlook him in Omaha, and met
and shot him dead. He then recommended
the search for his wife, and learned several
| years thereafter that she had become the
mistress OF q wealthy Cuban in Havana.
| Not yet despairing of winning her back, he
| went to Havana only to learn of her death
| in charity hospital. In his insanity he
shot himself through the head. The same
correspondent informs rs of the assassina-
/ ton of Tayne Poftagas the celebrated cigai
manufacturer In the Viselta Absio country
/ The stories In circulation regarding ths
| cause of his murder are very conflicting, bu
the one which appears to receive the mos
credence is that he had seduced the laugh
ter of q small farmer whom he was assisting
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-19
COLFAx GOSSIP.

The Cincinnati Commercials Washington
correspondent says people have been trying
to have Colfax married this long time.
Mrs. Matthews, his mother, says she heartily
wishes Schuyler would marry. His recep.
tons are burdensome at her time of life
But CollaX is married to his party and 6nds
il capriciOus enough.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-19
Nasty.

Mr. Nasby Goes rs q Delegate to New
YOrk-RGe elves an Account OF some OF
the DIFFICULTIES that Beset him ON the
Way, 0ad In Ihe Great City.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-15

SOUNTERS. LARGE STOCK OF COUNTERS TO SUIT
~ any business constantly hand and made to order
also hand Counters cheap at But Mercer
street. 7r A d.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08
4 Fair Picture Of German LiJr.

When the summer, departing, stands
with reluctant feet; when the autumn
looks upon the land, vet has not taken
up her fixed abode; when the freshness
of spring is revived in every clOudlesss
morning, and the afternoon melts slow
ly into smoke and golden vapOr, then
comes, for short space, the season of il
fusion, of credulity, of winsOme super
stition.
On such a day | went nOrthward from
GOtha into a bOundless, undulating re-
gion of tawny harvest and stubble fields.
The plain behind me, stretching to the
foot of the Thuringian Forest, was COW
cred with a silvery, shimmering atmOs-
phere, on which the scattered villages,
the orchards, and the pOplar-bOTdered
highways were dimly blotted, like the
first timid sketch of a picture, which
shall grow into clear, confident color
Far and wide. over the fields, the peas
ants worked silently ndsteadily among
their flax, oats and potatoes, perhaps
rejoicing in the bounty of the sunshine,
but too much in earnest to think Ofsing-
ing. Only the harvest of the vine il
gathered to music. The old swallows
collected their flOcks of young on the
plOughed land, and drilled them for the
homeward flight. The sheep, kept to-
gether in a dense gray mass, nibbled dill
igently among the stumble, guarded only
by restless dog. At a corner of the
field the bOX-hOuse of the shepherd rest
ed on its wheels, and he was probably
asleep within il. Wains, laden with
sheaves. rumbled slowly along the road
towards the village barns. Only the ra-
vens wheeled and crOaked uneasily, a.
if they had great deal of work 10 do,
and couldn't decide what to undertake
first
| stretched myself out luxuriOusly in
the carriage, and basked in the tempered
sunshine. | had nothing TO do but to
watch the mellow cOlOrs of the broaden
ing landscape. a. we climed the long
waves of earth, stretching eastward and
westward out of sight. Those mixed,
yet perfect moods, which come equally
from the delight of the senses and the
release of the imagination, seem to be
the very essence of poetry, yet how rare
ly they become poetry The subtitle
spirit of song cannot often hang poised
in thin air; it must needs rest on ba-
sis, however slender, of feeling or refiec-
ton. EichendOrffis the only poet to
whom completely belongs the narrow
bOrder-land OF moods ana SENSATIONS
Yet the Keynote of the landscape around
me was struck by TennysOn in a single
fortunate wOrd-"In looking on the
hQDpV autumn fields The earth had
finished its summer work for man. and
now breathed of rest and peace from
tree, and bush, and shOTn stubble, and
reviving grass. 1t was still the repOse
OF lusty life; the beginning of death, the
sadness of the autumn was vet To come.
-Bdydrd Taylor.
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Every japanese girl, of no matter
what class in society, appears inspired
with an innate love of cOquetry. The
daughter of the humblest tradesman
loves to pass whole days in shopping,
and takes the greatest delight in prepar-
sing, long before it Is needed, the dress
she intends to display for the first time
at the next fete. The day arrived, the
happy girl rises early in the morning,
and while her fresh new dress lies in
some corner of the room, impatiently
submits to the diIatOry labOrs of her
hairdresser. in whose profession there
are some artists 80 celebrated that they
devote whole hours to the study and
toll requisite for the composition of some
graceful or fashionable style where the
hair, carefully dressed with the brush
and pOmade, half hides piece Of crepe
coquettishly chosen and fastened by
heavy pins of tortoise shell or coral.
The chiQnOR, il must be confessed, Is
not altogether of natures growth, and if,
after the hair, we examine the face, We
shall see that Madame Rachel herself
could not teach the japanese much in
the art of making up. On the dressing
tables stands a perfect collection of little
boxes Just drawn from some hiding
place; there are whites for the neck,
the arms, the bust reds for the mouth
and the cheeks black for the eyes,
sometimes gold for the lips and yet
with all these aids from art. age is un-
able to conceal its decripitude, while
strangely enough the children are the
most laden with paint. Putting aside
this cOquetry, universal in spite OF Its
bad taste, the dress is very simple and
invariably well chosen. n silk robe,
generally of dark hue, covers a chem
ise en- crepe made of small patches of ev-
cry color, perfect harleqIin's mantle,
where bright green is placed beside a
Iivelry red. In winter the costume is
by short mantle doubled and thicken-
ed according to the season. The dress
is long, without shape, and open from
top to bottom; the upper part Is con-
fined by belt broad enough to cover
the breast and the lower part of the
form, and terminating behind in an
enormous knot; to tie which more or
less elegance demands careful exami-
nation and many retOuches. The sleeves
hang like large pockets. To the belt
are fastened pipe in a velvet case, and
a Docket-boOk containing two chop
sticks of silver, fit is intended to do
honor to the host who may offer refresh
ments. In one corner of the pocket
book sparkles little mirror, Euro
pean innovation, for our civilization
has made this slight breach of japanese
manners. During the greater portion
of the year the feet are bare in winter
they are clad in white cotton, and rest
upon sandals of vanished wood, kept
by wooden supports high enough above
the ground to escape the mud and the
damp The sandal is Ornamented with
braids of straw, or sometimes of velvet,
and held to the foot by strip of cloth
passed between the toes. Occasionally
it is recovered with leather or paper,
but is never honored by being worn in
the house.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08

On the following day she read with
transport letter from her before-men-
toned lover, containing intelligence of
the success of his expedition and prom
Use Ofspeedy return, and, withal, crouch
ed in such winning, affectionate terms
as to awaken the slumbering, but not
eXtinguished flame in her heart Long
she wept over her past ingratitude, in
having well nigh forgotten one who for
her sake had fOrsaken home and friends,
and nObly braved the perils of the ocean
and dangers of sickly foreign cline, in
order to render his fortune equal to her
own, since his lofty soul shrunk from
dependency and burned with impotence
to distinguish himself from the grovel-
ling fortune-hunters, who ever beset a
beautiful heiress and such was Emily
Howard
And here we leave such minute de-
tails, and trust to the imagination of the
reader to portray the joyous return, the
two happy bridals which followed, the
transport of the parents, the travels on
the continent, the still increasing affec-
ton of Sir Edward for his charming
bride, and her fiattering reception by
his English friends and above all, the
entire reform of the now happy Emily,
and the delightful seasons passed by the
parties in pleasant, and often Imaginable
"reminiscences, among the quiet groves
of Mr.. DaltOn's sweet country home.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08
Primo Hired.

Prince Alfred is the fourth child of
Queen Victoria, and was born in 1874,
which makes him a young man OF twen-
tv-fOur now. From his very earliest
wears he has been generally regarded "a
the flower of the family, since he has
displayed far more intelligence, aptitude
for learning, and general good sense
than his elder brother, the Prince of
Wales. There are numerous tales on
record of the thrashings he frequently
bestowed upon his big brother in their
boyish days. 1t is quite certain that he
has been far more popular with the peo-
pie than any other of the Queens child
rem. Prince Alfred was Theoretically
devoted to the Navy, and row holds
the rank of captain in the Royal Navy,
and commands the steam frigate Gala
tea.
When he attained his majority he
was created Duke of Edinburg, the first
English prince who has held that title,
and he is also heir apparent to his faith
er's title of Duke of Saxe-C oburgh Gotha.
Prince Alfred has travelled through
Europe, and in 1861 he visited New
Brunswick and other British Provinces
on the Atlantic coast, but did not come
to the United States. Since then he
he has sailed to South America, and his
warm reception by the Emperor OF Bra
I'll will be remembered. In 1862 there
was quite demonstration in Greece in
favor of his accession TO the then va
cant throne, and the question was much
agitated in the English papers.
Within the past two or three years he
has been regarded as rather wild
young man, and his recent conduct at
Sidney, Melbourne, and Victoria, has
been the subject of some very sharp
comment there and in the English pa
pers. 1t is customary nowadays to
charge every outrage upon an English
man to Fenianism, but there are strong
probabilities that some indiscreet, ifnOt
improper act, ON the part of the Prince
may have prompted the attempt To as
sassinate him. No less than three at
tempts have been made to assassinate
Queen Victoria since the commencement
of her reign-one in June, 1870, oy
crazy lad named Oxford; another IN
May, 1912, by John Francis, whose SEN
tence of hanging was eommuted 70
transportation, and a third in July OF
the same year by j. w. Bean, who was
Imprisoned eighteen months therefor.
ne is gratifying that the latest account
of the condition of Prince Alfred speaks
of his recovery as probable.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08
good instruments, to the American Or-
gans.- Waterman and Reflector.
I0ddnpe Roland and her Husband.

Roland. the famous Girondist minis
ter, man of marked abilities and Moor
ruptible integrity, married the giiteu
and high-souled Jeanne PhilIpp0n,
short time before the outbreak OF the
French Revolution. He was twenty
wor wears her senior. Her love for hlm,
founded on his philOsOphie spirit ana
antique virtues. was so ardent and SO
faithful that she has often been called
1.-THE HeIoise of the eighteenth century.
Their principles, their souls, their hopes,
their tolls and sufferings, were alike
and inseperable. They hailed the early
efforts of the RevOlutiOnistsa a. the dawn
of a golden age for mankind. Madame
Roland shared in the studies OF her nus
band, aided him in his compositions,
and served as his sole secretary during
his two ministries. No intrigue Oh MS
party was unknown to her, or uIlll-
fiuenced by her genius. Yet no false
hood or trickery debased, no meanness
sullied her. s'She was the angel of the
cause she espoused. the sOul of horror,
and the conscience of all who embraced
it,
When RObespierre overthrow the
Girondists. Roland, with Others of his
party. saved his life by a flight to Rouen-
His wife was soon sentenced to death by
the infamous Fouquier Tinville. She
rode to the guilIotine clad in white, her
glossy black hair hanging down to her
girdle, and embraced her fate with d.
vine courage and dignity Hearing the
direful news, Roland walked few miles
out of Rouen, and deliberately KILLED
himself with his cane-swOrd. His body
was found by the roadside, with paper
containing his last words: Whoever
thou art that findest these remains, re-
spect them as those of a man who con-
sonsecrated his life to usefulness, and
who dies a. he has lived, honest and viz
tuous. Hearing of the death of my wife,
| would not remain another day on this
earth so stained with crime
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08
4 !SHitGH's Daughter.

Hamburg papers relate the arrival ola
Young merchant, who, after an absence
from his native city for few years, has
lust returned with the daughter of the
Sultan of Zanzibar a his affianced wife.
Some years ago the young merchant, in
order TO seek his fortune, travelled over
land and sea, and finally took up his
residence at Zanzibar, in the immediate
neighbOrhOod of the palace. Ii is eustO-
mary there to spend the evenings on the
flat roofs of the houses, where our Ger
man happened to see the young Sultana,
who used to promenade on the roof of
her fathers mansion. ROguish little
Cupid was living in ambuscade, and soon
sent his arrows into the hearts OF the
unwary couple. The consent of the old
Mussulman could hardly be expected to
the marriage of the Royal Princess With
an infidel Giaour, and so the loving
couple came to the bold determination
to elope. which they successfully did
After having encountered a great many
adventures, t hey safely arrived in
Greece, where the young Sultana, who
is said to be a most beautiful lady, was
converted to the Christian faith, and
there the nuptials were celebrated.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08
"DoeS DR.. Jones knoir It,"

In Western village charming, we'll
preserved widow had been eourted and
won bv a physician. She had children;
among them a crippled boy, who had
been petted, and, if not spoiled, certain
" allowed very great freedom in de-
bate" The wedding day was approach
ing, and it was time the children should
know they were to have new father.
Calling the crippled boy, she said;
George. am going to do something
before long that 1 would like 10 talk
about with you"
"Well, ma, what Is it?'
Il am intending to marry DIR. Jones
III few days, and
Bully for you. MAJ Does DIR. Jones
know it ,"
Ma caught her breath, but failed 10
articulate response.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08

DYING IN BATTLE.-If there is any
thing frightful, if there exist a reality
that surpasses dreaming, 1t is this s; 10
live to see the sun; to be in full posses
sion of manly vig0r to have health and
joy; to laugh valiantly; to run toward
a glory glittering before you; TO feel in
your chest, lungs that breathe, heart
that beats, a will that reasons; to speak
to think, TO hope, to love; to have a
mother, wife, and children to have
Highland then suddenly, before there
is time for a cry, to be hurled into an
abyss to fall, roll, crash, and be crush
ed to see cOrnstalks, flowers, leaves, and
branches, and to be unable to hold ON
TO anything; to feel your sabre useless,
men under you and horses over you; to
struggle in vain; to have your ribs frae-
tured by some kick in the gloom to
feel heel on your eyes; to bite with
rage the horses bits TO stifie, to yell,
to writhe; to be underneath, and to say
TO YOURSELF" moment ago | was
living mani
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08
raz- Many churches out of the limits

Da~ Many churches out of the limits
of the city, are suffering in their devo-
tional services for the want of good mu-
sic, when a reasonable amount Of money
will purchase fine organ, with which
the voices may be supported in full har-
mony. With a poor instrument, the
singing will deteriorate, and with none
at all, neither will choir, or congrega-
tional singing flourish. Messers: 5. ID.
& III. w. Smith, of Boston, have just in
troduced new styles of American Or
cans. with upright cases and gilt imita-
fion pipes. having remarkable volume
of tone. containing the deepmanual sub
bass. super octave coupler, tremolo and
knee swell. We take pleasure in call
ing the attention of churches in need OF
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08
Claim Agency,


R1 recent enactments Of Congress, all Sol
ID dlefs who have served three years and haze
received but 200 bounty from the United States.
~ who, having enlistod for three years, were dis
shafged IN consequence of wounds, and the wid-
Nss.AA ..taron, or parents OF any soldier who en-
sIOO hs Three years, under promise of only
titled to AM a and who died in the service are en-
DRIED Doll is',,ss.alonal bounty of ONE HUN
All invalid uens;
fool. or have irsloheis who have lost hand or
the loss Of hand or 20 Disability equivalent to
increase Of pension. are entitled TO a large
All pensioned widows Of soldiers o,,
entitled 10 an increased pensiu,, 80 :" sailors are
per month Tor each child under sixte .go dollars
age, gears OF
Claims 81 the shove nature, and for am, j.
pay, officers extra psy for horses lost IN t OF
j. service, communication of rations of p,sn,,. -
Of war and prize money, viii be promptly 49,
eutod by application by letter, eaalssine d.
charge from service, viii be attended 10 and H.
necessary papers returned to plicant for sic.
natures, &c. L. A. SOWLES
Office osdr the First National Bank,
ST. Adams, Aug. 18th. 1856. l25-tf
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Particular attention paid TO OPP
eratiye Surgery. lJ9-ly


fliHE partnership heretofore existing between
L Vim. Locke and Louis Med. Smith, under
the firm name Of Locke & Smith. Is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All deDts due the
iofmer firm mnst be paid at their old place Of
business. WILLIAM LOCKE,
LOUIS Med. SMITH,
81. Alba Y1-. Is, 1867. I57-n.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08
DIcmARDson's PICTURE GALLERY.

II Nam. opposite B4na Street, 81. Adams,
3d.. Tp Stairs) Open all hours Of the day
-ll lays eXcepted.) AID the latest styles Of PIC
made at this Gallery Albums and Pic
lrr Frames. Sierc0sc0pir aud card Pictures Of
Vermont Scenery. al at low prices. Call early
-, .utl T. q. RICHARDSON,
l5--tf Proprietor.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08
lEnRnE =. HnrGnTON. Attnmar a

q GORGE D. HoUGHTON, Attorney and
II Counsellor at Law and Solictorin Chan
.If ST. Adams. Vermont Offict near She Post
Ia-at. and residence on Weldon street.
A- Jaited States Commissioner, COmmis-
amer af Deeds for the States of New YORK,
l.--achu-etts. and other States. dc VAL give
Apt attention to all professional business
lib which he may be entrusted
II. A1aus Nov. 4 1864. u
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08
Poetry.
4 BdchefOr on Fashions.

An old bachelor, after examining the fashion,
plates III the monthies, gets of the following:
Little head with little bonnet
Little pate, with nothing on II
zone might say with nothing in it.
But that You charm me every minute,.
Little lady, now / know
Why maidens let their ringlets grow
FOR otherwise AS bonnets go
Their heads would freeze and s.that is 81 ~
Little waist and m0nstrous iouneesi
10" the silk sea waves and bounces
How the hopping pillows quiver,
Like lovely rustling riyer
on, wondrous water-silken sea
What whalebones in your depths must be
hat lots of gold ali wastefnlN
Nquanderei on Won bright silken sea
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A country boy who had heard Of
sailors heaving up anchors, wanted to
know if it was sea-sickness that made
them do 1t.
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Married.

The sacred knot Is tied.
And am now "a bride
Thy viii be- done.
. Father, make us Two
In heart and mind life through.
Make Us as one.
Let home lend all it, charms
To drive of all alarms
Let JOY abOund;
Let peace and plenty smile.
And happiness beguile,
A. wears pass round.
80 We I'M time to come,
Where or our footsteps roam.
May bless this day.
Nay each revolving year
Make each 10 each more dear.
| huInbly pray.
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l. A. SOWLES. Attorney ana Counsellor at
l.. Law and Solicitor I'm Chancery. Office over
r-, National Bank, ST. Adams, Vt.
VII attend to Collections, and prosecute
IIl, against the United States for Arrears of
J I er bounty To soldiers Widows and lnvahd's
-I.-INii- Nr 49, 3-tf
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08

II =. NORWICH, Practical Steam and
W Gas Filter. Brass and Iron Goods Of every
e-.Iphon, for steam, water, and gas. Guns
al locks repaired, and keys fitted, ~.
81 A1an~ Vt. lI3-ly
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08

II BUCK, ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
VI. LOR AT LAW Also, Agent for first
lbs Insurance Companies and tor obtaining
lrI- pay. Nc.
far, over Weeks store. LIT
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1868-05-08

DOOMs IN BARNES BLOCK 70 LET,
IL Suitable for Lawyers Offices, Miliiners
Shops, or Club Rooms; also first class Stores
on first floor, nearly complete. 202-3w.
CLOTHING. Clothing for Spring at
Y VIM. n. SMITH cos.
NHAKESPERE Collars, Of all kinds at
" VIM. Y. SMITH K cos.
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DRAINERD ~ SPEAR. dealers in Fancy
ID and Domestic Dry Goods, plain and fancy
asSimer.s Cobergf, &c. III.
A. %. HRAINERD. WARREN u. SPEAR.
south Main Street st. Adams, Vt.
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vARRAA BRorHERs, IRON

TtsIEs STONE, GROCER. Kingman Block
y Main Street 81. Adams, Vt. ll6
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II {. POST * CO., dealers in Dry Goods
IL. and choice Family Groceries Corner Of
Main and Fairfield Streets, ST. Adams, Vt. III
n. G. POST. J.. JAMES.
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CHARLES VIVIAN, dealer in Fine Watch
\ es, Clocks and JeHelry. Sterl ng Silver amp
Silver Plated Ware Fancy Goods m great va
ue.r. Watch Repairing and Engraving. ST.
-IIaus VI. lO3
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rFRus or isCBsCRIPTIoN
BUSINESS CARDS.

DtgNESN CRONLEl, Dealers in Groceries
d lna West India Goods Of every description.
.-es NtF Block Lake Street. St Adams, YER
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