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Poetry.
First Robin Of Spring.
BY JOS. H. MoNrEF1oRE.

Welcome welcome, beauteous Robin
Welcome, to our MOI thern cline:
Yes, thrice welcome, for thy coming
Tells us Of the glad spring time.
Tells that winter hath departed
Tells that spring hath come again
That to nature is impaired.
Freedom from her ice-bonnd chain.
Tender blades Of grass are springing.
In the meadow, on the lea.
And ife-giving spring is bringing
Buds and leaves from every tree.
The smiling Missisquoi goes dancing.
nweetly murmuring along,
Der the white sand and pebble.
Joining chorus IN her song.
Flowers are budding forth, in beauty.
Decked by natures skillful hand
The dame, ever faithful, does her duty
hoimgton nils NE land'
Then, thrice welcome, beauteous Robin.
Welcome thy sweet song We hear;
Yet. the death Of "old winter"
Warns u- that our end is near.
Warns us OF life's coming sunset.
When Wen leave easth's fairy bowers.
For land of ceaseless sunlight,
For a land Of fadeless flowers.
st Adams, Vt.
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CHAPTER IL.

Six years, with their varied changes
have passed, since Dora became an in
mate of Dr. Manly's home. She has
ripened into womanhood. She is not
handsome, but her face, with its large,
slightly projecting brow, is thoughtful
and full of expression. Her fine color
and soft brilliant gray eyes render it lu-
minous, one not easily forgotten. Her
figure is slight and elegant, and it is
robed simply and in faultless taste. DR..
Manly had had the immediate direction
of her moral and intellectual training,
while the domestic part had been under
his mothers supervision. The result is
a healthy woman in mind and body.
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IMPORTANT TO SOLDIERS
THEIR WIDOWS.

gIyHOsE INTERESTED ARE HEREBY
i notified that / am agent TO transact all bust
hess pertaining TO pensions, bounties and back
pay. Claims OF the above nature can be pre-
scented, and their Allowances obtained, by appyl
WM. BRIDGES.
HAnans, Nav 10th 1866.
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HORACE P. HALL. M. D.
Notice of Dissolution.

TUE partnership heretofore existing between
| Km. Locke and Louis Med. Smith, under
ill hrm name Of Locke & Smith is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All deots due the
iofneT frIG must be paid at their old place Of
basiness. WILLIAM LOCKE,
LOUIS Med. SMITH,
st Albai F.-a "a. 1867. I57-tf
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pE Congressional Representatives
have taken advantage of the impeaen-
ment business, and are visiting theif
homes leaving the House without q quo
rum.
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s~Wisconsin held an election for an
Associate Justice of her Supreme Court,
last Tuesday, and the Republicans were
successful. their majority exeeeaihs
3OOO
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sksg- Mr.. Davis trial is set down for
Nav. We shall believe in his trial when
we see him on his trial.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.
BUSINESS CARDS.

,.uElp d. VINCENT. Wholesale ana Re-
i.r- ulI binds az GrOcerie, and Pro-
ar 9trr 6. Sd. Adams. Vt T2ll-tf
rEt --'ffEin. y y. VINCENT.
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'EORGE F. HoUGHrON, ATTORNEY

GORGE F. HOUGHTON, Attorney aud
u Counsellor at Law and Solicitor IN Chan
rF 80. Adams Vermont. Once near She Post
Office. ana residence on Weldon street.
Also, United States Commissioner, Commits
loncr Ut Deeds for the States of New York,
Massachusetts,, and other States. de Will give
prompt attention to all professional business
altA winch be- may be entrusted.
ST. Adams Nov l. IS64 II
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nIomARpsoN.. pIc.ruRE eALLERY

DitHAkD>ON'> PICft RE GALLERY,
II Man, opposite Bank Street. st. Adams,
tl. UP Stair-.) open ali hours Of the day,
>lllav- eAcepted) Al the latest styles Of PIC
.lrs made AZ this Gallery. Albums and Pic
l-. Ir-me- Stercoscopic and card Pictures of
Vermont scenery an at low prices. Gail early
allufIcn T. g.. RICHARDSON.
l57-tf Proprietor
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" :. NORWICH. Practical Steam and
" 6a- Filter Brass and Iron Goods of every
.--rplen for steam. water, and gas. Gums
locks pdurd. and KEYS fitted, &c.
ST. Adams, IT. I73-ly
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THE TRANSCRIPT.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
WILB U r P. DAVIS,
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION

I'll those receiving the paper through the Post
S2.uO per aunun. To Village subscribers
the paper by the carrier, 30 cents IN
tr islll be charged
r-. Goats d year viii be added when payment
-.,.l beyond six months.
>r.r.f discontinued until all arrearagts arr.
..,fi at the option Of the Publisher
RATES OF ADVERTISING:
TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS square Of u
l -- Of tins type, for first insertion 81.
H subsequent Insertion. - cents.
number Of Insertions must be marked on
a.Hti~oments. or they viii be continued
rlar,d ont Transient advertisements to
fr iu advance.
liberal discount viii be made ON the
l.I.- to those advertising boy tho year.
a NOTICES viii be- inserted at Is cents per
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DRAINERD ~ SPEAR. dealers in Fancy
ID and Domestic Dry Goods, plain and fancy
tas.imeres, Cobergs, &c- III.
a. q. BRAINERp, WARREN II. SPEAR.
South Main Street, 81. Adams, Vt.
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( mARLEs WYMAN. dealer in Fine Watch
\ e. Clocks and Jewelry, Sten ng Silver amp
SILVER Plated Ware. Fancy Goods IN great va
.tE Watch Repairing and Engraving. st.
Adams, Vt. I03
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.ARRAR BROTHERS. ]

| AMEs STONE. GROCER, Kngman Block
y Nam Street, 81. Adams, Vt. il6
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CHANTS
Dealers m Nails. Glass Oils, Paints, Agricul-
Hl Tools, which We offer at low cash figure.
Corner Lake and Main streets.
81. Adams. March l6. 1864. LIT
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II c. POST ~ CO., dealers in Dry Goods
IL. AMI choice Family Groceries. Corner OF
lla n and Fairfield Streets, St. Adams, Vt. III
IT. C.. POST, J.. JAMES
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UEBBERT BRAINERD, dealer ia Fore
IL Ign and domestic Dry Goods, Boots and
Shoes Yankee Notions, corner Of Main and Bank
Streets. ST. Adams. Vt. lob
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LA5lI
GH1RE2
BOokBlnd1n&

nAYID CRAWFORD, Book Binder and
| y Blank Book Manufacture,
kINGAIAN BLOCK, ST. ALBANS,
Vermont.
Book Binding in every style from the cheapest
70 the most costly, and all done in thorough
manner
Dec 20 1867 IS0m6
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ISABEL 5. HYDE. Dealer n ali kinds Of
l F-m.iy Groceries. barrow Block. ST. Al
s Vermont BOB
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-26
Moral and Religious.
A Word to Mothers.

Dear mother" said a delicate little girl, II
have broken your china vase - '.Wel YOU
are naughty, careless, troublesome little thing,
always In some mischief; go up stairs, and stay
In the closet till send for you And this
was Christian mothers answer to the fearful
little culprit, who had struggled with and con-
quered the temptation to tell falsehood to
heartened look, the sweet child obeyed; and at
that moment was crushed in her little heart the
sweet flower OF truth perhaps never again in af-
ter years to revive to life. Oh, what were the
loss OF thousand vases In comparison IT'S
true, an angel might shrink from the response
bllltles OF mother. 1t needs an angels DOW
ers. The watch must not for an instant be re-
laxed; the scales of justice must always be
nearly balanced the hasty word that the over
tasked spirit sends to the lip must die there ere
1t is uttered The timid and sensitive child
must have word OF encouragement in season;
the forward and presuming checked with gentle
frmness; there must be no deception, no trick
cry for the keen eye of childhood to detect
And all, when the exhausted frame sinks with
ceaseless viglls, perhaps and the thousand pet
ty interruptions and unlocked for annoyances
OF every hour, almost set at defiance any at
tempt at system. Still must that mother wear
an unrutf1ed brow, lest the smiling cherub on
her knee catch the angry frown. Still must
she rule her OWN spirit. lest the boy. so appa-
rently engrossed with his toys, repeat the next
moment the impatient word his ear has caught
For all these duties faithfully and conscientous-
ly performed, a mothers reward is in secret
and silence. Even he, on whose earthly breast
she leans, is too often unmindful of the noise
less struggle, until too late, alas be learns to
value the delicate hand that has kept in un-
ceasing flow the thousand springs Of his domes-
tic happiness. But what if, in the task that de-
wolves upon the mother, she utterly fail?-
What if she consider her duty performed. when
it is fed and warme1 and clothed? What if
the priceless soul be left to the chance training
OF hirellDgs? What if she never teaches those
little lips ''Our Father?' What if she launch
her child upon life stormy sea without rudder.
or compass, or chart? God forbid that there
should be any such mothers
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Selected for the Staunton Spectator.
a The Child's PRAYER. r..f %

A certain sea-captain, who was much ad-
dlcted to drunkenness and its attendant vices
had daughter of about thirteen years who
sunk into declining health She had been in
structed, through the kindness of certain
christian lady, in the knowledge of Christ, be-
fore her health sunk SO low that her physician
expressed the opinion that she could not be
cured, unless perhaps sea-voyage would be
beneficial, and which he recommended f.
The day of departure arrived. For few
weeks the sailing went on well, but then the
sea became stormy. About midnight the ship
struck sand bank, and groaned and trenbled
from end to end, and Immediately the captain
cried out, Set out the boat !; we are all lost
But the captain had entirely forgotten his
child and as he went into the cabin to get his
beautiful watch, and was in the act of taking it
down from the wall, he heard, through all the
roaring noise and uproar, soft and lovely voice
behind him in prayer. He looked around and
saw his own Jenny (for so was her name) on
her knees, and heard the words Lord save
US, or we perish And in the same moment,
as though in answer to her prayer, the pilot
cried out above: s'The wind veers round The
ship is free from the sand bank! Draw 10 the
sails quickly!"
They were all saved God, who rides above
the storm, saw and heard Jenny's prayer, and
answered it. Her father also had heard it, and
was overpoW cred by it, and now also for the
first time sunk upon his knees, and this by the
side of his Jenny, and called upon God for
mercy. God heard him too and gave him a
new, believing and obedient heart, in due time.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-26
Written for the Staunton Spectator.
Effects of Words

The tremendous and far-reaching effects
which we may produce upon others by the
words we speak, can not we'll be over estimated.
These effects may be good, or they may be evil.
They may also reach far beyond the persons we
address, and in future generations may either
tell tale OF lntamy against US, or result in the
grandest achievements Of good ....-.,,
The wise and prudent man, speaking in
manner according, will insti principles which,
in the case OF the young, will act as restraint
against running riot in profigacy and vice, and
will incite to noble deeds, usefulness to society,
the becoming of ornaments to their friends and
pillars in the church. n6aaH no
The unwise and imprudent, expressing them
selves accordingly, will sink poisoned shaft in.
to the heart, which will blast the brightest and
at the same time the most reasonable hopes in
reference to the future of those thus influenced
by them. fr
The more we are looked up to, the greater
will be our influence upon, for instance, the
young, and the greater will be the weight of
our words with them. When the devotee of
vice speaks disparagingly of the word of God
and the christian religion and morality, it may
be looked upon as matter Of course; but when
one, who is regarded as moving in the higher
circles, does the same thing, one of two things
will follow, either that he will sink himself, SO
low perhaps as not to be able to exert any in
fuence for good even if he would afterward, or
else he will make an impression for evil, and
thus set wave in motion that may continue TO
roll till down to the last of time The one
whom he corrupts may corrupt his tens, &c
More anon. - w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-26
Dissolution.

I
NIOTICE.-The partnership of Roberts, Mel
IN son s. Co. was dissolved on the lst day
May 1867, by the sale of the interest of St 4. U
Roberts to the other partners. All persons IN
debted to the old firm notified that 8 promp
settlement is required
The business will hereafter be conducted in the
name of Rarkins Nelson & Co., and the. propr-
etors hope by diligent attention to business to
merit the patronage of the public.
They have placed their whole tabllshmen5 mt
mechanic and pledge themselves to give entire
satisfaction in euery department, both in new and
repair work.
They manufacture the cheapest and best plows
in the State of Virginia They also manufactur
the unrivalled Planter Cooking Stoves at Baltl
more prices.
They have lately erected Corn and Plastea
Mill and will endeavor to keep constantly
hand supply of Ground Plaster. :,
To suit the convenience of purchasers they VII
duce of all kinds at market prices.
June lift PARKINS, NELSON. d 20:
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BEAUTIFUL ExTRAcT. Inc to know
that the doctrine of Jesus is bread from Heav-
en-, and that it sustains the spirit and prepares
it for Heaven, and may be Indifferent wheth-
er that bread descended, like the mamma in the
desert, in nightly dew, or whether like the food
of Elijah, it was brought to my eager hands by
the ravens, or whether it was broken for my
self and ten hundred thousands around me by
the hand imbued with miraculous power. So
long as | know that it was sent to me by the
Father of my spirit, and that eating it ] shall
live forever, know that can give it value, and
awaken my gratitude. When some friendly
aand presses cup of cold water to my lips, as
am iainting with thirst in thirsty land, [
will not ask, for do not care, whether that wa
ter was showered from the skies or gushed from
spring / ask not whether it was brought to
me in golden urn, or whether it was pre-
sented in crystal vase, or soldiers helmet
1t is water that bids me live, and that for me is
enough.
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From the Richmond Dispatch.
The Homestead Provision Of the New
Constitution.

OOuoIltuGlOA.
OF all humbugs this is the most transparent
1t is not only humbug, but it declares itself tc
be so. Leaving out of view its direct contra
vention of the national Constitution, and assu
ming that it would not be condemned by the
courts it is, nevertheless, of no value So re
garding it, we have hitherto not written an ar
ticle in regard to it. 1t is inconsistent with it
self. 1t provides for its own destruction.
Several gentlemen of Wytheville recently ad-
dressed letter to Judge Fulton, James W.
Shetfey, and Isaac j. Leftwich, asking opinions
as to the constitutionality of the provision in
question. Judge Fulton very properly declined
to give an opinion, for the reason that the ques-
ton might come before him in his judicial ca
pacity. The other gentlemen replied at length.
Mr.. Shefey expresses himself as follows:
The proposed exemption, when carefully
examined, amounts to no exemption at all; for
the debts which are required to be paid EN-
brace, In my view, every class OF liabilities ex
cept open accounts and also embrace all &C
counts for any property which the debtor,still
holds. The only accounts against which the
provision for the debtor is protectien are ac-
or disposed Of The pretended exemption is
therefore trick and fraud, intended to mis-
lead and deceive.
''But if the exemption clause stood alone,
and was not, as it is, whitfield down to nothing
by the provisoes, It's, in my Judgment, clear
violation of the prohibition in the Constitution
Of the United States, 1t proposes to exempt
from levy or sale under any execution, order,
or other process issued on any demand for any
debt, heretofore or hereafter contracted, prop
erty not exceeding $4,000. Applying to debts
heretofore contracted, it is q law impairing the
obligation of contracts No State can pass
such law, either by its Convention or Legis
lature, without violating the Constitution of the
United States
That disposes Of the homestead humbug in
short order. And whoever will take the trou-
bic to read the thing as it stands in the propo
sed Constitution, will see that MIR. Shefey has
no. spoken at random.
Mr.. Leftwich says:
''The Courts of the country, in the last re
sort, [ have no hesitation in saying, must and
will declare the said act imperative and void
whenever their powers are invoked Tor that
purpose.
g These opinions occupy two columns Of the
Wytheville Dispatch. We havequoted enough
of them to show that they agree with the legal
profession throughout the State in pronouncing
the provision contrary to the national Constitu
ton, and of no value whatever. He is easily
deceived who can be taken in by worthless
hrihe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-26
Tedious Sermonizing.

A story is told of the Rev. D, of Georgia,
which illustrates the danger of prolixity in the
pulpit, as well as elsewhere. He had very
slow delivery, and with the best intentions un-
took to inAict his tediousness upon the unfor-
tunate inmates of the lunatic asylum. At his
last appointment, he was preaching upon the
absolute necessity of trusting in Christ. He
was illustrating his subject by the case of a man
condemned to be hung and reprieved under the
gallows. He went on to describe the gathering
of the crowd, the bringing out of the prisoner,
his remarks under the gallows, the appearance
of the executioner, the adjustment of the hal
ter, the preparation to let fall the platform, and
just then the appearance in the distance OF the
dust covered courier, the jaded horse, the wa
wing handkerchief the commotion in the crowd.
At this thrilling point, when every one was lis
tening in breathless silence for the denoument,
the doctor became little prolix. One of the
lunatics could hold in no longer; he arose in
the congregation and shouted: Hurry, doctor,
for Gods sake, hurry. They'll hang the man
before you get there.
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SOCIAL KINDNESS sweet is social af-
fection! When the world is dark without we
have light within. When cares disturb the
breast-when sorrows brood around the heart
what joy gathers in the circle of love! We
forget the world, with all its animosities while
blessed with social kindness That man cannot
be unhappy who has hearts that vibrate in
sympathy with his own-who is cheered by the
smiles of affection, and the voice of tenderness.
Let the world be dark and cold-et the hate
and animosity of bad men gather around the
place of business--but when he enters. the ark
of love-his own cherished circle he forgets all
these-the cloud passes from his brow, and the
sorrow from his heart The warm sympathies
of his wife and children dispel every shadow,
and he feels thrill of JOY in his bosom, that
words are not adequate to express. He who is
stranger to the joys Of social kindness, has not
begun to live.
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Sing that Sweet Melody again.
Poetry

Sing that sweet melody again,
[ heard it once in happier hours,
1t falls upon my weary brain
Like breath of summer flowers.
1t brings before my pensive mind
The hallowed scenes of other years,
When life was one long day of joy,
Bright-unalloyed with tears.
The blooming hawthorn scents the.air,
The lark's loud song is in the sky.
And gathering sweets from balmy flowers,
The bee huns merry by.
Again hear my Mary's voice,
Her matchless form [ see once more.
Again her witching glance of love
Enchants me as of yore.
Her small white hand is clasped in mine,
Her fragrant breath is on my cheek,
Wrapt in trance of thrilling JOY,
Our hearts too full to speak.
Oh could such ecstasy but last,
Such scenes Of rayishing delight,
Who would such happiness exchange
For other worlds, though bright?
The song is hushed, its echoes die,
Like fairy music in the air;
Out of its rapture breathing spell
Awake to grief and care.
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MO2aey Wanted.

NTOTICE.-Our accounts are now ready and
~ we would be greatly obldged TO our friends
to remember that we are required topay our bills
promptly at 80 and go days, We viii expect all
to give the matter their immediate attention.
inly23- KAYSER & YOUNG.
TI1O THE PUBLIC.-Our accounts will all
be drawn off by the first of January, 1867
and we hope that all who are indebted to US will
come forward promptly and SETTLE as we cannot
carry on our business successfully If they fail to
do so. After that date we propose to do
STRICTLY A CASH BUSINESS,
and hope that our friends will not ask us to de-
dec OFF : '-H HOGE & MASON.
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Hotels.

RE.OPENED WITH ENTIRELY NEW
EILR NLLILLR z Z RED&k

RE.OPENED WITH ENTIRELY NEW
FURNITURE & BEDS!
SCHEFFER PROPRIETOR.
w. BOOZ, .....SUPERINTENDENT.
THos COLEMAN, Proprietor of Bar and Billiard
Table
JOHN STANLEY, Proprietor Livery Stables
The subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends and the Travelling Public that he has re-
furnished his Hotel with entirely
NEW FURNITURE AND BEDS,
not to be excelled by any of his predecessors and
has reduced the fare-to So so per day. He hopes,
make it a pleasant home, and thereby receive a
liberal share of the public patronage.
The Bar will be supplied with the choicest of
Liquors. and the Billiard Saloon has been furn-
isheed with pair of patent Tables of Kavenach
and Deczerts make.
The Livery Stable has been furnished with ad-
ditional Hacks. Buggies. and Horses, and the
proprietor has the reputation of being one Of the
most polite and accommodating gentlemen in the
State .
Vs. Summer boarders taken upon liberal terms
apps r. SCHEFFER.
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There was fellow in Arkansas who was sus
pected of sheep-stealing. At last planter ri
ding through the woods perceived the suspect
ed individual emerge from the woods, and, af
ter looking around to see that no one was near'
walked up to flock of sheep and knocked over
the largest and fattest. At this moment the
planter rode up and, confronting the thief, exr.
claimed:
Now, sir, have got you. You cannot get
off; you are caught in the act. !"
what act p Indignantly inquired the thief.
''Why, sheep-stealing,' was the reply.
''Sir, you had better mind how you charge
respectable American citizen with such a crime
as sheep stealing, replied the gentleman with
the penchant for mutton.
Now, sir, will you deny that saw you kill
that sheep?'
''No, SIR was the answer: /: II did kill it,
and I'd do it again under the same circumstan-
ces. I'll kill anybody sheep that bites me Us
I'm going peaceably along the road.