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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13
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TITUsvILLE, Pa, April :, 1860.
Mr.. EDITOR This place so celebrated
in Newspaperdom, is situated about % miles
east of Meadville, in a broken and com
paratively unsettled portion of Pennsylva-
MIA, ard but for the recent discovery OF
"Seneca OIL doubtless would long have
remained one of the obscure spots of earth.
But since the successful enterprise of Mr.
Drake in obtaining oil from the earth by
boring to the depth of about IS feet, twho'
by the way, is said to be the identical
Drake that conducted the train off the Nor
walk draw bridge few years ago-the
memory of which is painfully fresh in the
minds of many,) new impetus is given to
the business of not only Titusyille, but TO
the country for many miles around. As the
success of Mr.. Drake became known, other
men were induced to make the trial of
boring for oil, and in every case their eff
forts have been attended with success
There are now in this vicinity six oil wells
in successful operation, each yielding from
90 to $50 barrels of oil per day. Mr.. Cros-
ley's well, the third one bored, is $50 feet
deep, and yields $50 barrels every "a hours.
Another well owned by Mr.. Meade, which
has not yet the steam appliances for pump
ing, upon being worked by hand, shows
signs of an abundance equal to that found
in the Crosley well. In the village of
Franklin, on the Allegheny river, there is
we'll which yields about 20 barrels per
day of "a hours. The latter is situated
about 5 miles south of Titusville. "Pros-
pecting" has been carried on over an area
of country not less than 80 miles long, and
20 wide, and wells are now being sunk with
"a good show for oil" as those already COM
pleted.
The great drawback in this enterprise is
the want of storage-coopers are in great
demand, and are able to command any price
they may name for their work. Barrels
from abroad come pouring into town, but
!
not enough can be obtained to fill the de-
mand. A great loss of oil results from the
want Of proper storage, for the crude oil
readily penetrates the pores of any timber
and passes through, and escapes in great
quantity at the places of storage. The
roads leading TO this place are badly cut up
by the numerous teams that are engaged If
taking in barrels and freighting off the oil
The nearest point TO a railroad is fffteer
: miles, at station on the Sanbury and Fri,
5 railroad, but a charter was granted last wccl
. by the Legislature of Pennsylvania for {
e railroad TO run up the valley of Oil creek
{ ard the necessity Of mo e favored quite
!. for the great stores of wealth hidden in hi,
e valley will push the work to a rapid com
: pletion.
e The discovery of oil in such immens,
quantities is quite sure to revoluiionize tn,
oil trade Of the world, and the result vii
+ be that other sections Of country not nov
suspected of having an oIeaginous subsira
ium, viii, by boring, yield rich rewards I,
e those so fortunate as to "pitcli IN at til,
/ right place. ] viii predict, that within fou
T years there viii he five thousand wells spe
= eess:uiiy worked in the United States. *
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

BRATrLEBoRo.-Mr.D Daniel Fisher, en-
ployed in the planning mill of A. q. Nonrse,
had his pants caught in the growing ma
chine the other day, whereby his thigh was
drawn in and very severe flesh wound
was made. lie was taken to the Revere
House, his wounds dressed by Drs. Horton
and Gale, and is now doing well.
Mr.. Harding the Waterman, is very sick
with rheumatic fever, and the nightly IN
terests of the village are now looked after
by II. r. Godfrey.
The interest in the Baptist Church con
tinues and quite number have made pub
lie profession of religion. The Methodist
are also enjoying a season of revival.
Rev. Mr.. Southgate has resigned th'
pastorate of St. Michael's church.
d. w. Lewis has just received larg'
stock of spring goods for the ooeraandt",
and the understanding. See his notice.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

FELCuvILLE.-Gilbert A. Davis Esq,
formerly of Chester. has opened law Of
fee in Felchvlle, having bought out j. q
Hawkins. We can commend him 10 oui
friends there as deserving young man, anc
wish him much success.
The lot on which the church was recent
" burnt, is to be sold, and the proceeds di
vided among the pew holders. The Meth
odists are going to build church of thei
own, and have already raised over $500
for the purpose. 1t is also thought the
Baptist and ''other folks" will build union
church, making two churches in the place
The rebuilding of MerriIrs factory is yet
matter of speculation.
p. w. Stcarns manufactures good ar
ticlesof bedsteads and also keeps furniture
on hand for sale. Those who trade il
Felcllville will do well to make him call.
More hereafter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

THE MINING REGIoNs.-A letter from
Denver City, in the Kansas gold country
states that the quartz machines, which were
Just getting 10 work, were turning out gold
en- harvests for their owners. Conklin's
steam quartz mill was turning out $500
per day, with small outlay beyond original
capital. Rich deposits of quicksilver have
been found about Pixies Peak. AS is US
ual with men removed from the restraints
of home, many of the miners are running
themselves by gambling and intemperance,
The keepers of the gambling and drinking
saloons are influential men in the settle
mcnts and hold most Of the civil offices.
The excitement in California about the
silver discoveries in the Washoe mines, in
western Utah, is SO great that the pulpit and
press have united to warn the people against
its influence, but without much effect. The
routes to the mines are thronged with emf
grants. The stories told Of the richness Of
TIC Vein COulillut W Dt iilti NClbhos ~ hllN-
ty-sixth interest in the Ophir company,
bought for $4,000, was sold a month after
for $4,000, the lucky Spectator never
having so much as set eyes on his property ;
and other stories are told even more mar
Vicious. los claims of 100 feet each have
been recorded as placer claims, and l,444
claims of 200 feet each have been taker
up as quartz lodes. The silver is now re
ceived in San Francisco, for in February
the mint in that city coined S59,74l in sill
yer, mostly from Washoe.
The most extravaSant accounts continue
TO be received of the gold discoveries il
Southern Oregon. 1t is told that two hand
with quattz crusher got out $4,000 O
gold in day, and quartz rock was found il
plenty worth $40 pound. Pretty larg
!, allowances must be made, as these account
come from mines just opened, whose own
ers wish to attract the crowd.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

GRAFTON. festival of the Baptist
church and society held recently was a very
successful affair. The proceeds amounted
to sos. They are having a new organ
put up in their church this week by Mr.
Nutting of this village.
The Congregational church is 10 under
90 thorough repairs and be remodeled the
present season.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

81 Our absence must excuse non-at-
tention to corr spondents for two weeks
past, as well as some other things pertain
ing to the paper. We have had but one
day this week before going TO press, bat
will try to make the TINES enough better
some other time to make up"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

esy WILLIAM NJ. EvARrs, ESD, Of
New York, is writirg series of able arti-
cles in the New York Independent, on
slavery in the Free States" Mr. Ev-
arts is in the front rank Of the able men OF
our country, and his papers will re read
with much interest. He takes up the ia
NOUS New York and Virginia Lem
mon case, and treats upon the powers OF
masters travelling and holding slaves in the
free States.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

CuANGE.-"The Great Western or IN
other words IluhbarTs stage from froc-
torsyiIle 10 Windsor will run every day
both ways, on and after Monday next
Hubbard deserves a good patronage, and
we hope he will geti lie is very accom-
modating ard OF course is popular the
whole length of his route.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

DIR. Holland (Timothy Tiicomb) of the
Springfield Republican, has just concluded
a season Of ninety lectures, involving con-
slant travel through period of four months
and a half. Within a period of sixteen
months he has Travelled nearly twenty thous-
and miles and delivered one hundred and
tity-six lectures and public addresses.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

VERMONT GOLD DIGGINGs.-We un-
dersiand there are already some thirty hands
at work in the gold diggings at Plymouth.
Some half a dozen miners arrived in one
day last week. They are at work on the
stream running cast of the Five Corners.
Mr.. Hankerson will probably commence
operations again next week, and the ex-
psciations for golden harvest seems to be
fully up with last year.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

BAND OF HoPE.-Ma. JohGaihan Rev
ell, the indefatigable Band of Hope" mis-
sionary. who is so well known TO many of
our citizens for l,is usefulness in connection
Tilt the temperance movement and re-
iormaiory institutions of this city, is now
engaged in great werk in Ireland Since
iic left Us in August last, he las obtained
over 10000 names TO the Pledge of Total
Abstinence. 1t appears by The papers that
Ireland n+ver was in so prosperous posi-
ton rs at present; crime and paupeiism il
many Of the towns have diminished consid
cradle. owing, in a great measure 10 ID,
revival and Temperance movements.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13
Breathe fresh air if you would I've

Breathe fresh air if you would liytl
In New-England, farmers, who pass
days cut of doors, live TO an average q
Ga years. The average age Of per
who have indoors occupations at deall
in Massachusetts and Rode Island; y
makers, 43a tailors, 42a; editors
druggists, jewellers, and teachers, from
40 machinists, 3Sa; printers, 36s' r.
air, therefore, almost doubles mans
while it more than doubles his capaeHy
enjoyment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

The gypsies of the country lately 2
cred at Dayton, Ohio, to bury with aFG
pirate ceremonies, the remains Of d
king, Owen Stanley, who died at Ladi
Ind. about a month ago. His re4
were taken to Dayton, to be laid at the
of those of his queen, Harriet, who
there two years since.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

them, and they will crouch to your 'eet IKE
so many hounds. Only swear that you are
going TO dissolve the Union, and the 'im'd
creatures will get down on all icurS, bl'e
the dust aud kiss the rod raised TO chasire
them"
This language was applied to Democrats
and RennhlicnS alike.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

In this country the mortality of chilc
is increasing with terrible rapidly.
Boston, the percentage of deaths Of chlt
under 10 doubtless from 1880 to 1850.
New Yerk, the deaths of children TO
100000 inhabitants have more than trsl
since 1910.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

The VERY BEsT.--- OF all the prep
tons introduced to the public, the bestf
edy for corns, bunions, cuts, bruices, q
woun.ls, sores, scalds, chapped-hands
sipelas salt-rbeum, etc, is Readings J
Salve. Sold everywhere, 25 cents
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

FlEE.-Mr. David Dulterfeld'S Louise nj
Saxton's River, took fire on the root on
"Wednesday Of last week. il was timely
discovered and extinguished without doing
much damage.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

sg The letter in another place from the
oil regions of Pennsylvania, is from a very
intelligent yermonter, and will be read with
interest.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

SEcTlOSALIsM AND YULoARIrY.-Srn.
aior Wisfall Of Texas, used the following
language, few days since. in Congress
THESE northern people. Of al parties. are
a mean, dcspieable set of siaryelings. una.
bic to see beyond d1Ilsr, aad caring for
no consideration ezcrp, money. Threaten
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

The Universalist house Of worship, IN
Cayendi,h, is undergoing thorough repairs
upon the inside.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13
Dissolution.

VNHE partnership heretofore existing nndd n =
Il COOK h STRATToN, Is this day by mn'ss
dissolved. The business Of silver and hrass ~,
continued by y. II. COOK co. Ana ali tue
the od nm hTm VIII be settled oS 'S NO" QUO T. H. CO..
westminster April 9, 1850, IL Ar
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13
FRIDAY,

Ath,,s / 4 ErIHell LONDONDERRY. y, Parker.
a,,otlnr hso FLINT So Londonderry, u. Walker
s,xtcn's River Nj y Barrv putney. 4. u Campbell
u,,ctinyhnn l. Filings ToWushcnd. Henry salisbury
Wrstui,.strr \ a Pierre .lacksnuvc A. ", brigham
tirtftnn. Samuel Phelps. Wilmington, Origin SlNhh'
Iiongbtnylic ! II putnam Winaham n " Wood,
Jamaica. D. Gilbert Dexter, W. rowcsaruJ b D. sA"ye
Windsor County,
Springfield, Geo G. Porter, r,., Geo, u, barrett
ti,ytIJi,n +. o. Mus. ow. ones''H 7, Il. Clark,
Plymouth j. J, llndley,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

The average length of life in this ID
try is diminishing at an alarming rae
having sunk in the three principal citiaI
follows:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

The great question having arisen be
sxeen north and sou.h Alabama as to which
had ,ie,beSt game cocks, match was latel,
made or at Selma with iwenty-one speci
nses- from each section. The iigia ccUtiuu
Il ihree days. and So1lh Alabama won
having scored niue oct Of eleven, and tool
iie $500 sizles-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

Edward Everett lectures at Rutland Mon
day evening next.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

So much for dirty streets, cesspOols,
unventilated houses.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

SoUTH LoNDoNDERRY.-Ed. Times :
| wish 10 PROFOUND school question to the
public through the columns of the TIMES
for the purporso of provoking discussion,
and exciting more interest on the subject
of Common Schools.
Have parents right to send their chill
dren to school in districts, other than those
in which they reside?
If friends of schools will take some little
pains to inquire into this matter, and answer.
they will oblige School Reform.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-04-13

PLYMOUTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
AT meeting of this Society, held On the
22d ult., the following officers were chosen :;
President, james A. Pollard; Vjce PreSi-
dent, Hiram Moore Secretary, j. Had
ley; Treasurer, W. II. Sawyer; Marshall,
Jarius Jo$lyn. The meeting also chose
the following committee of arrangements {:
L. NJ. Wood, d. c. Pollard, L. Bemis, J.
Z. Sawyer, Joe p. Pollard, Harmon Me-
Vain. DIR. C. A. Scott, j. p. Weston, N.
B. Pinney, II. Briggs, r. A. Earle, J. O.
Kingsley j. w. Stckney, S. B. Messer, c.
Headle, A. J. Pinney.
The Society was first organized in Sep
TENDER, 1858, has been well managed, and
of course has been prosperous, and ha;
fully rivalled the County fair. Its mex
fair will be held on Tuesday, October I'd
and if the weather permits will doubles:
add another success TO its history.
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AonyVs roa rus TlM rs.

APRIL ID, 1860.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-02
POLITICAL.

The friends of General Sam Houston assembled at
the battle beld of San Jacinto the 2st last, ana
there nominated "THE OLD HERO" for the Presi-
depcy. An extra of The Houston R'pa6hc, printed
op fine paper, deyotes ssf descrpti OF the
scene and history of the day events. large sse-
biz Of ladies' and gentlemen convened and The
If the occasion were commenced by the election OF
President and hume rous VlcePresdeDts most OF them
",urvigpe heroes" of San Jacnto's battle. Ine Lone
Star flag carried ia that fight raised above the plat
form OF the Convention, "and The hsgst'n ned Ply
veteran of LuDdy's Lane who once more nnfdrled It
shove the ,ame field where vict,ry perched on tn.
sinole brilliant ar yet embazOned on Its foi1s, no"
conspicnously an0 proudly shl1ng among tue ereae
fred stars N the happy constellation OF Tue ametcau
Union. Strains OF music ever al anon s~eed ,,a
the bands to the clear heavens, aud thousahu ne1rs
heat happy with patriotic feelings al@ays 10 DC u5preu
by spch an occasion; after when tne asseuo'asee
marched TO The barbecue, where Douhtu rePaS' na'
been provided for .he OCCASION.
Asit wss very natural for them to do.
Althe proper time the Committee on platform report
60 bic and resolutions The former referedtoSan
Jsop,o and ancestral boodshed STAYED that ~e nave
fallen upon evil times, that we are tired OF being sod
by conventions and that the moment has come Tor tue
people TO rake the matter in hand and elect the Cei
Magistrate by q spontaneous common movement ihey
then resolved that both the leading parties IN the eoun
y are sectional parties that Sam Houston is the man
for the peoples votes, and that Mexico must be made
happy through judlcious American Prctectorae.
Stirring speeches then maze, including credit
able address to a military company OF boys who seen
to have paraded extensively on this OCCASION aud after
liberal collection had been taken no for the erection
Of monument the meeting adjourned with this closing
resolution, pointing 10 dim bu beautiful future;
psRe,,d That when sam Houston shat have been elected
Pesidept of the United States the San sclno nag now pas
proudly in breeze shall ssan waive in triumph over this
conieci ated ground.
Tie Philadelphia Press OF Monday hAs long
editorial defining it's position. 1t Is entirely Tor
Douglas.
The official vote of Wisconsin, non all in, gives
Dixon i3 majority
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-02

DofbhoaHoh VioIo fonvWHiB nor Ieiduoh5 Win quo
too gallant captain
The Postmaster in Hollow Square, Alabama, way
recently robbed and murdered. He took bis ney'
from the Post Office, and returning from his AP
per whep bs net, followed into the ofiif, au"
therA knocked on the bead with az then rooe" o.
all bis money Ire letters were all broken cpen in'
a great zeal Of money taken from them. he vas
dragged three lnariers Of a milo, With the in'enl'
of put ipe him into an old well but the murderer nso
b.jore he accomplished this. Before he eff 70 make
sure of bis victim, be SHOT him through be head
A law c,se of some interest has la'ey enjoyed me
attention 81 TIE Massachusetts SupreTe ConrS'
nip.r child claims $20 600 as the legs aoir O. man
recently d.ceased the point in iss1s u ,he .esmt'y
of the child, who WE not born ia w"dloeA, J1' aiter
who,e birth marriage contract was en'erer w ny
the parents before the American Consul 10 usfmahy'
Whether that made the child Legitimate depends upon
the Ge,msn Jaw, copious extracts i'o7i wmca were
read TO the Cont, the latter Withholding ia opnion
III IN. fnll bench could delberate ~ The matter
1t is sat that Surveyor Hart, wbo wac spectator
at IN. late champion fight in Egland, was robbed Oh
bs watch by the English thieves who broke into tne
ring.
Tile ~ Y. Herald's Washington correspondent
savs that prvae advess received il this country rom
Sbappbae give information OF the death oil MT. ioNp
lend Harris, the United States Consa-Geoeral az
japan.
Charles Fernold has been appointed Postmaster OF
Atkinson, New Hampshire, vice l.. T. r. Richards
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-02
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The Board Of Supervisors held regular meeting
Yesterday in the chamber Of the Board OF Aldermen,
us their own is undergoing repair PRESIDENT STEW
ART Was In the chair.
The Controller communicated his quarterly report Of
claims a. county audited and paid, amounting
10 S6l0 rvs l9. He recommends change ID the law
go as TO the collection OF the taxes earlier
in the year. Five hundred extra copies OF the do;a-
nent were ordered 10 be printed.
The Cor troller LEO communicated certified copy
of the tax law of 1860, stating That II gives authority
TO raise money for city purposes as well as for the sup
port of the County Government, and that several
tie ms had been inserted for which no appropriations
bad been made. Among them one SoU, VOO for the
Com uiss, ners Of Record 81 900 for survey OF tue
harlem River $5 0C0 Tor police la expenses, wv
for q House of Detention for Witnesses and si0O,V"
for he Court. bouse the north sde OF the PARK,
for which the Supervisors asked 500 OOV Inc docu-
meDt ordered printed.
A communication received from Mr.. Bronson,
the legal riser of the Board stating ID answer toa
question from the Boa'd, that he no reason 70
doubt that the taxes on Incorporated companies wnen
cannot BE- collected should be deducted in The compua-
ton of the share OF this county IN the State tax. Ut
dered on te.
The Justices of the Superior Cont sent in another
C, mmunicaton in regard TO the insu1iciency and I'M
heathlness OF their court rooms,
The Boarc of Excise, through Its President, asked
for three Of ooscap and variety OF other sta
tiorery for their nee during the coming campaign
They aeo ask the Board 10 advertise their hrst meet
ing IN all tie newspapers OF the CITY, Referred 70 inc
Committee on Printing aud stationery. ,
May small bills were passed, and the Sheriff bill
for the fret quarter Of 1860 amounting to - $50 ~,
wss ordered paid. ,-oo
The Law lnsitute made application for si2 800 TO
pay their arrears Of Ient $4,000 was ordered TO Do
paid.
A resolution was passed to pay sl,NO for the re-
nj val of the shad-pO.es.
| Mr. Bronson sent In a communication stating tht
the bills for surgical services in the Police Staaon-
Houses shoud be charged not TO the City or County,
| but TO the Police Commissioners.
The Board then adjourned 70 Thursday, at 8 p N
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-02

Tnr GRIpmoN PForLg PREPARING Cour DE
MAlN.-We ore informed that tbe grantees nnoer tue
GioTon acts OF tns late Legislature have been ar
III, gn their plans lately, and have agreed upoa a
coup de mann which viii be carried oat III lew u'.s'
TIE reoo,t IA that three thousand have bees en-
paged hy the corporations Of the various pes, AID on
Ho.oay uest the work Of laying down rails VIII %
conn etced sn ultsnt ousy AL the routes for whlen
privileges were grsnIed Whether TINS moepo,'t ts
=, n remains To be seen. Corporation Connre, not-
sop Is probably the look ut for these gsnte@en,
md will wait u them with an injunction eve Exp.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-02

The REV DAyIEL WoRTH.--A correspondent Of
1he Ertaipg Post faya:
81 have iult seen a gentleman from N0fih Carolina,
WHO raw TIE Rev. Daniel Worth ia b,e prison ieW
oa,e rinee, The noble man IL suffering very much
from D confinement, ana @ DOT live long Goless 10
Ieiested The beper class OF poOps IN Toe country
oetne bic pardon, and codes vorng 20 accom lsh
~. Hey feel mOriieO aDO ashamed Of the treatment
befteVtd upon tie oid IAN; hat such IL The terrorism
y bich reign thTOug bout tho State that tney DO
LOtbins except by peIuOnhg tie Governor Tor par
QOu.D