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My Lambs.
l loved them so

loved them so
That when the Elder Shepherd of the Flock
Came, covered with the storm, and pale and
cold,
And begged for one of my sweet lambs to hold,
bade him CO.
He claimed the pet
A little foundling thing that to my breast
Clung always, either in quiet or unrest
1 thought of all my lambs 1 loved him best.
And yet-and yet
laid him down
In those white shrouded arms, with bitter tears,
For some voice told that in after years,
He should know naught of passion, grief or
fears,
AS had known.
And yet again
The Elder Shepherd camo- MY hna-t grnp
faint
He claimed another lamb, with sadder plant,
Another! She who gentle as a saint,
Never gave me pain.
Aghast, turned away
There sat she, lovely as an angels dream,
Her golden locks with sunlight all agleam,
Her holy eyes with Heaven in their beam
knelt to pray.
'Is it Thy will,
My Father say, must this pet lamb be given2
o, Thou hast many such, dear Lord, in Heaven"
And a soft voice said: "Nobly hast thou striven,
But-peace be STILL
o, how wept,
And clasped her to my bosom with wild
And yearning love-my lamb-my pleasant
child,
Her, too, gave. The little angel smiled,
And slept.
$50, CO." cried;
For once again that Shepherd laid his hand
Upon the noblest of our household band,
Like pale spectre, there He took His stand,
Close to his side.
And yet how wOndrous sweet
The look with which he heard my passionate cry,
"Touch not my lamb; for him, o, let me die"
"a little while," He said, with smile and sigh
'Again to meet"
Hopeless 1 fell;
And when rose, the light had burned so low,
So faint could not see my darling go;
He had not hidden me farewell, but o,
felt farewell
Ay it is well;
Well with my lambs-well with their earthly
guide,
There pleasant rivers wander they beside,
Or strike sweet harps upon their silver tide
Ay it is well.
Through the dreary day
They often come from glorious light to me,
l cannot feel their touch, their faces see,
Yet my soul whispers, they do come to me;
Heaven is not far away.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13

AS the Methodist Church has been
the first to strike the axe IN the Wild
ernesS Of new country settlements, it
has been the last to yield to Sybaritic
influences of luxury or refinement
The whole history of the world shows,
however, that men who could bear
hardshipS and tortures, and every de-
privation, have not been proof against
the more subtle influences Of pleasure
and ease. The Methodist Church
suggests in amid degree this fact.
Hard, rugged, fearless, its pioneers
preach against the vanity Of personal
ornament, the folly Of frescoed
churches, and the almost sacrilege of
"paid choirs" and elaborate music.
Fighting their way over the western
prairies, conquering forests, bridging
rivers, preaching the gospel to men
who wear bowies in their belts and
carry euchre decks in their pockets
reading the bible in the log hut which
replaces the tent of the Indian, have
these hardy Methodist preachers cast
a look behind them now and then
If so they see their Eastern fellow
laborers in the vineyard, reclining on
elegant sofas, behind carved rosewood
pulpits. They see them in marble
churches reading hymns to we'll paid
choirs, whose execution" is unques-
toned by the finest ear. Possibly
some of these pioneers read the dis
patch which came to US last Friday
from Wilmington, Del;
"Grace Church, the finest Method
ist church in this country, and proba-
bly, in the world, was dedicated to-
day. Bishop Simpson, Ames, Scott
and other ministers were present. 1t
has been over two years in building
and cost upwards of two hundred
thousand dollars"
Now there is no wrong, we admit,
M handsome churches, fine choirs and
comfortable pulpits. The case of
the pioneer church is an interesting
one, however, as illustrative of the
tendency of human nature. We own
it would be pleasant to see one church
retain its honest, home spun simple
character even in the midst of fash.
ion and luxury.-Er.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13

Mr.. Finney of Troy, has bought
in Castleton, in the last ten days,
eight thousand pounds of wool, pay
ing from thirty to forty cents a pound.
Mr.. VIM. Batehelder has stored and
for sale in the old Langdon store
10000 pounds. Many of the farmers
have two or three years clips on
hand. One man has nine years stock
in his store rooms, for which he was
offered three or four years ago over
one dollar a pound for what he then
had.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13
BARTON. VERMONT, FRIDAY, MARCH 1863

the Quaker driving an elegant horse,
and riding in new buggy.
He received this short note one day ::
"I have arrived, all safe and sound
Go and get Mary and the children"
He rode over to the adjoining town
and called at Mary's fathers, and in
vited her and the children to 60 home
with him, and make him and his wife
a visit. They accepted the invitation
and he took them home.
The next morning he said, Mary,
/ have got to 60 to the railroad sta
ton, but thee and the children can
stay with Amy" He went and got
Daniel Akin, and did not reach home
till after dark. He left Daniel in his
own house, nicely furnished, to which
he had previously conveyed provis-
ions, and left him there to pass the
night.
The next morning he said, /" Mary,
! suppose thee has heard that | had
bought thy old place. I have got it
fitted up, and want thee and the chill
dren to ride over and see it after
breakfast, [ think thee will like it"
They rode over and were surprised
to see the changes which had taken
place. They could scarcely believe
their own eyes. They looked thro
the lower rooms first. Over the man
tie in the sitting room was frame
and under the glass in large letters
were these words: "Not drop more
Daniel"
Mrs. Akin said, "Oh, ifDaniel could
only have said those words and stuck
to them, this beautiful place might
have been his"
The Quaker said, Then thee dom
know where Daniel is ?"
No, | have not heard a lisp from
him for more than three years"
Thee would like to see him ?"
Yes, indeed" "
Let US walk up stairs" As they
went up the front stairs, Daniel Akir
slipped down the back ones, and tool
his stand in the sitting room. WheI
they returned, Mrs. Akin noticed (;
stalwart nan standing in the room
with his back to the hall door, ant
started back for an instant.
The Quaker said, at is friend
Mary" Upon this Daniel turned
round, and in the man with heav,
beard and moustache, she did not re
cognize her husband.
"Don't you know me, Mary? Hav
you forgotten your husband ?"
We leave the reader to imagin
what the meeting was. Friend Edg
erton said, Il must go and get Amy
Mary, this house and farm are thine
Daniel has the papers for thee. The
can stay here as long as tnee nyes.-
Thee will live happily now-for tina
| (pointing to the frame over the fire
place. Not a drop more, Daniel i
his motto now, and it will be his du
ring life"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13

Now and then it is ones misfor-
tune to meet with person who makes
himself very familiar on short ac-
quaintance. He will call you Bob, Jim
or Alick, punch and slap your should
er with all the freedom and gusto
which distinguishes his ardent tenn
permanent, as if he had been your
bosom friend for a quarter of a cen
tury. D served fellow of this
sort up handsomely in his own sauce.
Walking in the street one day, accom-
panied by friend, the familiar indi-
vidual of short acquaintance was
espied. D-'S side was fairly sore
from the thumps which he had receiv-
ed on the previous day. "Tll fix him
now" he muttered to his friend, as
the two parties approached. A broad
grin crept over Familiarity's face as
he prepared to greet D in his
usual manner. D did not wait
for him, but made the assault him.
self.
allow are you old fellow ?" he ask
ed, with slap on the shoulder, which
made him cringe. "Had splendid
time last night-didn't we old boy ?"
continued he, with punch in the ribs
which disturbed Familiarity's balance.
"Nice old coon you are! going away
early to see sick friendr' with a
thrust at the other side which made
him wince,) "Ah! we understand
|youl ha ha ! ha I" accompanied
with thrusts liz various part of his
trunk, which sounded like blows on a
hollow pumpkin.)
Familiarity grew red and pale with
bewilderment and astonishment, and
retreated down the street, followed a
rod or two by D, administering
the m Ost cordial indications Of friend
ship upon every vulnerable portion
of his body.
"There y said D, putting like
an engine as he came up to his COM
panion, who was convulsed with
laughter" Ireckon he's got the most
cordial greeting to-day he ever had
L don't believe he'll ever pound my
ribs again !"-and he never did.
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SAD FATALITY. We learn that the
friends in Danville have received
very sad news from the colony that
went to Rosario, South America, a
few years since. Mr.. Putnam d. Nc
MILAN writes that the cholera is max
ing fearful ravages there, and that
his wife, Ia daughter of Bliss N.
Davis, ESQ., Col. Oscar Hale, form
Eerly of Chelsea, Ex-G Gov. John w.
Dana, and Mrs. Clark 81. Barker of
Maine, all died of this disease within
forty eight hours Of each other. Capt.
James Aver, of Daville, who is of
this same colony, has been North the
past year and started on his return
in October, with his wife, who is a
daughter of Gov. Dana. The same
mail which brought the above sad in
Etelligence, also brought letter from
Capt. Aver, written when only q few
days sail from their new home, in
which be spoke Of their high anticipa-
tions in meeting their friends again
in so short a time. Further intel
ligence is looked for with great anx-
iety, and fears are entertained that
the entire colony may be swept of by
this fatal malady. celsdeAias. ~
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WHOLE NUMBER $50.

gibes and taunts of his enemies, and
the never ceasing railleryl of his
friends. And 4Ruggles and his bull"
is the standing jest in that section of
the country to this day. The moral
of the tale is comprised in the well
known proverb, "Honesty is the best
policy" a'a51o el saoga9bn5 -9gl4
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13

-a Some six years since, more or
less, Major Aldrich, of Newfane, left
town quietly without publishing his
future head quarters, and no traces
of him were found or left; yet the
body of a man frozen to death, was
discovered in the valley of the Con-
necticut, and presumed to be that of
the missing man. February 5th 1868,
to the joy of his friends he reap
peared to his relatives in Boston, alive
and well, assuming with naive truth
that he had been laboring within so
miles of Boston since leaving Ver-
mont. u +rsa.s4s 5.,r. ....s..f f..,..,--
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13

sd The large Penguins of the Antarc-
tic Ocean exhibit a curious peculiari-
ty. The single egg laid by them in
stead of being placed in a nest, as
with other birds, is held between the
legs and feathers of the belly, and
transported by the bird wherever it
goes until hatched.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13

M. Taplin, of Moretown, can go up
to the head on hen stories. During
the past year he realized $40 from one
hen, which laid 72S eggs, and raised
81 chickens, these chickens laying
over IL dozen more eggs. From one
hen $40 is large amount to realize
In twelve months.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13
LOOK HERE FOLKS,

nANIEL r. HUNT having located in -st., +,
IL Barton Village, on Water Street, op- -
pOste the Marble Factory, to perform ~
SURGERY upon old Boots and Shoes
by adding to the Feet, making good the Legs
binding the Broken, healing the Wounded men
ding the Constitution and supporting the body
with new Soles. Advice gratis And last bnt
not least, BOOTS and SHOES FOR SALE.
Any one wishing a good pair of Boots or Shoes
will please call and get them made of the best
stock
s Barton, April 10. lS67-l6m6
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13

A little son of Harry Dickinson of
Howard county, No., found a hog
fastened in the fence and undertook to
help it out, when the other hogs at
tackled the boy, biting and tearing
him so that he died. l3om5u IaB5i7
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13

There are | ,568 lakes in Maine,
some of which are from 1000 to g.
600 feet above the level of the sea.
1t is claimed that no other area of ex-
tent in the world possesses so much
water power.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13
COOKING STOVES,

GOOD Samaritan, Stewart, Soap Stone, Parlor,
VI Office, and other Stoves, always on hand
Our stock is much the largest to be found in the
county. We can undersel all competitors in
this branch of trade. See if we can't.
L.. Ii. TRUE ~ co.
Newport Jan 25 1867
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13

St. Paul Minn., sent $4,000 rat
skins to Europe, last month, and in
a few months Europe will send sew
eral thousand pairs of KID gloves
to the q. S. made out of these same
skins. ~ -ee 5sSJ 5iA@ ASIs
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-13
SURGICAL AND MECHANICAL
ENTISTRY

IL M. PERRY, the old and experienced Dem
~ tist OF Orleans County is Still at Barton,
and in readiness to attended to all work pertain
Ing TO his profession in a prompt and efficient
manner. Also to extract teeth without pain, by
the use of Nitrous Oxide Having one of the
best Apparatus in use. Charges reasonable as
those of any respectable Dentist. Please call.
Advice gratis.
Barton Oct o. 1897
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Ii. p. BALLARD & Co.

PRODUCE COMMISSION N MERCHANTS.
For the sale of Butter, Cheese, Lard, Tallow,
Eggs, Beans, Peas, Flour, Grain, Hops, Wool,
Poultry, Game, VenisOn, Green and Dried
Fruits, Cotton, Tobacco and all kinds of
Country Produce
332 WASHINGTON ST., NEW YORK.
Also Agents for the Great United States TEA
WAREHOUSE. All orders promptly attended to
References North River Bank, N Y. City; Da-
vid Muir, 2 Broadway, N Y. Ballard & Bro,
Richmond, Va; D. g. McCotter, l4l Broad
way, N. Y; Smith s Maynard, Is COurtland
ST., n. Y. II. l.. Simson, 1876 Washington ST.,
N. Y; ]. T. Whitebouse, 25 Courtland ST., N,
Y; ID. s. Havens, southampton, L. l.
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COFFINS AND CAsKETS.

A N excellent assortment of Coffins and Cas-.
n kets always kept on hand and furnished tC
order with appropriate trimmings, and at short
notice by
T.. Ii. TRUE IL co.
Newport, Jan. 25 1867.
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The Shop and Water Privilege

lately occupied by J. T. Bowler as Marble and
Brave Stone Manufacrory, and one of the best
ehances for making Sash, Blinds, or any other
2lmilar work to be found in the village. 1t rents
nom Sl75 TO $500. A grand chance and no
mlstake. Inquire of Brainerd Stebbins, Esq,
Barton, or the subscriber at this place
II. T. JONES.
st. Johnsbury Center, Feb 10. lS6S-Sw3
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

Z In Barton Village, the first lot south of the
brldge on the road leading to Glover. Inquire
81 Mrs ID. II. Cleasby on the premises or of
Nv. JONES.
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LADIES, boots

nF all kinds made to order. Also ON hand a
" prime lot of Gentlemens' Custom Made Thick
Boots at .G FI0YDE;S
4 Barton, Oct 30. 1867.
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That when the Elder Shepherd of the Flock
Came, covered with the storm, and pale and
cold,
And begged for one of my sweet lambs to hold,
bade him co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

Queen Victoria has refused her
assent to the bill passed at the last
session OF the Canadian Parliament,
reducing the Governor Generals sal
AIRY from $4,000 u SD 600.
The town of Egg Harbor, Door
county, Wis, was visited by most
disastrous fire on Thursday night,
August %, destroying the larger por>
rion of that place.
w borrower two or three Demo-
Gratis At, gathered together, there will
be rebel in their midst. Why Is it
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
Grant County Agricultural Society and
Fair-Annual Meeting. Sep. % "a Is.

The Executive Committee Of the
Grant Co. Agricultural Society met
some days since and ordered the
usual preparations for the Annual
Fair at Lancaster, Sept. %, 24and %,
with sundry improvements over
preceding Fairs.
The sheds and buildings which the
storms turned over are to be raised
up aud reitted.
Premium pamphlets may be had
OF the Secretary II. A. Burr, at Lan>
caster, who viii send them by mail
to persons writing therefor
This time honored institution
should be we'll supported this year,
as it doubtless will be. 1t struggled
long az the pioneer Of its kind, and
bad to steer its way through doubts
and blunders, but AT lest has become
the model N most respects for pub
lie fairs in all parts OF the country.
1t will be the aim this year to make
sundry Improvements for the benefit
of exhibitor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
B0SCOBEL PRIZE CONCERT!
To Ticket Holders, Agents and Others;

Owing to the failure TO receive notice faom
Agents OF the number of tickets sold, and the
names of holders, the BoscoBEL CONCERT
DRAWING could not come off al the appointed
time
Agents are advised that the offer of cash
premium of $4,000 to the one who sells the
greatest number of tickets will stand open till
the 4th Of October, at which time the prize
drawing will come off. You are to be careful
to retain the number and name of each pur-
chaser of ticket, so that no mistake can hap
pen--all of which, with the money, must be
returned to j. J. Button, Boscobel, previous
to the day of drawing. Mr.. Joseph Walker,
known in Grant County for being perfectly
responsible, has published over his name his
voucher that fairness shall be observed thro'-
out, and that he win stand holden with Mr..
Button for perfect integrity to ticket holders.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
IMPROVED FARM for SALE.

oiiaI my valuable farm fcr sale. containing oigh,
all oi which is under the pillow oxcanf i sln,{
pasture orchard and aru lot. There is cetnnodians
nd Substantial frame dwelling house 2St by 20ft Is
t. nigh with Kitchen apartment lott. by 2Vtt; cstefn
attached Good eesar under \ ain building fasfss ia
side aud ouiside1 wash ana wood house rs IL
from kitchen Good barn. stables, carriage house wagon
sheds ana Other buildings OF suitable dimension for
such q place Tine farm situated OF 5 miles south
east 81 Fiateyile on the Pattegiis ad Gaiena roa1
and Is in what is generaly known as the Iuntlnnfo,
ana hotlhs settlement The arn in good stale Of
cultivation and unquestiouably yery nice place For
further particulars apply Mr. George Huntington or
TO Mrs Alien bufkitt Oh the premises. T. D. 81 Platte
vile. 5u3 Iuly , IsSS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
Card of D. Fl. Budd-To his Patrons.

From the growing business OF carriage and
wagon making, in which am engaged,
found by giving that attention necessary had
too much on my hands to do justice to all,
have this day associated with me in my bns-
ness Geo. +. Copeland, young man of ex-
emplary habits, and from an acquaintance of
20 years, "a nephew of mine,) can cheerful
~ ask for him the same degree of confidence
that has been reposed in myself, and pledge
for both myself and him our undivided atten-
ton 10 the best interests of friends who favor
US with their patronage, hoping ''muchiy'
for continuance of the growing trade.
ID. II. BUDD.
Lancaster, Aug. 24th, 1868 l2w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
WINDOW SHADES
Something New!

A. a 7. A. Burr agents for and have constantly
hand for sale the eel brated RUSTIC AND EXCEL
SI0R WINDOW SHADES The Rustic Shade has been
in use for time aud has met with general IA yor
where known. The Excelsior Shade is Just being
introduced and is improvement upon the Rustic
Shade, it being perfectly tight shade admitting no
light thus doing away with the only objection ever
found to the Rustic Shade.
These shades are made Of the best material. are adj
apted to any window, easily adjusted never ont Of
order and are the neatest perfect durable and
N3eus. ST. "
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
TO DE SOLD AT AUCTION.

ON SEI'TENIBER 18th, IS0ss.
The above farm comprises l20 acres under fence and
in good and regular cultivation and 62 of timber
land. Said farm has omit good frame dwelling house
about 30by IS feet, containing 9rooms out buildings
granary, wagon shed, colncrib, etc, and lent
barn 40 by 81 feet; good living water thro'
the farm and there il exceiienly cemcnted cstern
near the dwelling house-ca capacity, $50 barrels Good
orchard Of 400 beaing apple trees The stock horses
COWS sheep and hogs; farming implements and house
hold furniture viii be sold at the time.
Said farm is owned and oc upied by Mr. Morther
Hollenback, aud is situated about , miles from Fair
play, west, ana miles from Dunleith
Terms Of sac will be ounced by the auctionceron
the ground on day Of sale. i3.w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
DR.. FALLEY TO THE PUBLIC

G. I. Falloy NJ. d., would respectfully inform the
citizens Of Lancaster and vicinity that he Is permanently
located in that place for the practc Of Medicine and
years aud feels confident, that he give satisfaction
TO all who may favor him with call During the last
ten years he has made Chronic Diseases special study
and respectfully socits the patronage those thus
afflicted. He will be found at his Office onSaturdays to
prescribe for Chronic cases, and all other times
when not absent professional business. All calls
promptly attended to without regard TO time dis
lance
Office and Residence In the north part Of Village Of
Lancaster on the Boseobelroad. 50t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
MARRIAGES:

In Monroe. Green CO, Wis., Sept Sd, 1865. by Rsy. J
S Aspiuwali. MIR. IL. sam. Ronntree, Of Platteville
Wis and Miss sophie NJ, eldest dsugater Of the OH
etstiug clergy man.
In Stirling Vernon county, Wis. Aug 30th, 1865 BY
Rev A. d. Chase, Charles H. Schmidt OF Lancaster and
Miss Kate Schoenberger, of Vernon.
In Lima, September Sd, lssS by Rev L. Wade. II. W.
johnson, OF Lima, and Miss L. NJ QuiabY OF Platteve
In Beetown, August SOth 1868. by Rev 4 Bnsbv
George Greig, Of Beetown, and Miss Elizabeth A. Ei.
wards Of Little Grant.
In BeetoBn, Sept 9th, lS6s,by Rev. Nicholas Mayne
Mr. Edwin L. Evans, 10 Miss. Lucinda J. Preston both
Of Bsstown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

pea-A colporteur during one OF his
rounds few days since in Adams
county, Ohio, not far from the Miner.
al Springs, distributing Bibles and
Testaments, called upon an old far
mer, whom he ascertained was with
out copy Of the "Word OF God,
The colporteur asked him if he did
not want to purchase Bible mo,
he didn't want any" "Well," said
the colporteur, IF l give you one
will you receive and read it?'' mo,
he didn't want it any way. 1t was a
good enough book to read, but it was
full Of Republican doctrine, and be
didn't want any book o: that kind in
his family