Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-07-20
VILLAGE ArrAiRs.


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urst Rally OF the Campaign!
rhe first meeting Of the Lincoln Wide
es of Bellows Falls, was held in
Wieh,man's Hall last Saturday evening,
sud has fully attended by, both sexes, and
,uuc& enthusiasm prevailed, J. ID. Bridg-
MAJ. ESQ, presiding after some prelimi-
nary|business, Hugh II. Henry was intro
/ duce3 to the audience, who made capt.
\ "a nod speech. He contrasted the de-
moo1acy of old times with the Republican
W. 81 the present day, proving most con-
slusiy ely that modern democracy was
sourious article. We were glad 10 observe
~ democtats present, though in some
;ns11hces we fear it was like casting pearls
800 swine. His remarks abouniied with
a. humorous, which of course, were re-
csfxed with much applause. AT the close
of ill speech, Geo. 0. Henry sung a first
rate original song which he had prepared
4or he occasion, and when he had concluded
Hugh H. Henry was called upon for an
olhef one which he sung, bringing down
lie house with perfect storm. The Band
who were also present, performed very
fne piece of music, and three cheers were
theu given for Mr.. Henry, and Capt. Tay-
lor called out for three more for old Abe,
ADD they were given with will. The
AUDIENCE then dispersed, feeling that they
Ia not only a good speech but a fine en-
tsrtainihent. The whole meeting was
suecess beyond expectation, being tire first
MY of the season, and shows highly
grStifying feeling of enthusiasm among our
people for Old Abe.
The meeting closed by electing the bal
ance of the officers of the Bellows Falls
Wide Awakes, which completes the or
IMITATION, as follows:
President-J. ID. Bridgman. Vice Pres
sdknts--Geo. o. Henry, J. B. Divoll, John
AFarnsworth, Scion Perry.
Corresponding Secretary-L. A. Grant.
Recording .Secreta,y-Geo. A. Graves.
xSsistaat-Col. w. W. Cochran.
Erecutirc Computtee-A. n. Swain,
Gee. Slate, G. B. Eddy.
-Harshal-Capt. Walter Taylor.
.Auditor-S. NJ. Blake
tic Green Mountain Guards made their
ia parade unAer Capt. Barker, last Sat
nrday, and performed the different evolu-
{Ions in very creditable manner. Du-
fing the afternoon they were treated to
ISnouade drinks by Capt. Taylor, and Sar-
geant Whitconb, at their respective resi-
dences, and also by exit. Scion Perry, at
the Island House, who happened to be in
town that day. The day was excessively
warm and these treats were decidedly
fa3s igoraaing.
- John Whitcomb, the mail robber before
mentioned, is now in Woodstock Jail. His
true character seems to be pretty thorough
IN exposed, though the extent Of his dep
sedations upon the mail bags is not yet
iully ascertained. His trial will come off
III the U. S. Court at Windsor the last
%eek of this month. A gold chain which
he stole at the Island House last summer,
has been found, together with other articles
stolen at the same place. At Rutland, il
II found he has entered several places and
llolen goods, besides having grossly insult
"a five little girls, from 10 to Il, and one
IA years of age. He win very soon have
Njob of making scythe snaths.
There was Breckenridge collection in
this village one night last week. The Y.
IS. Marshal attended, and the remaining
Douglas men in this place were brought in
and manipulated and next morning. it was
announced that we bad but one out and out
Douglas man left Such is the charm and
magic of the Breckenridge party. The
only Douglas man left viii probably prove
sincorrigible, so that we shall have one as a
curiosity during the campaign while one or
two others of the original stock are taking
tea with Bell and Everett, using the Bos-
ton Courier for napkin.
Orrin Slate has left in our Office beau
fiful mammoth head Of lettuce, grown in his
garden and larger even, than one from him
year ago, and It is as lender as i is large.
The Post-office at Athens has been re-
established, and r. B. Ball appointed post
master. who keeps it on the f" Hill instead
of the Brook" where it was formerly
kept. The Argus commends the new p.
M. as being extremely "sound on tie
goose" going, even, to the extent of favor
. ing Breckenridge and slavery.
Adams & Hapgood continue to give ex-
cellent bargains at their store, where you
can find most things needed by "poor NOR
tails below"
The Windham County Congregational
Association will meet at Rev. Mr.. Perry's
in fhis village, on Tuesday, August 9Th,
al II o'clock NJ. Bible Lesson, Luke, 16 :
s 1-l2.