Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-01-20
VILLAGE AFFAIRS.

DuRRITr's LECTURE. - Mr. Burriti',
Lecture at Wightman's Hall, on Thursday
evening Of last week, was well attended
by a very attentive and intelligent audience.
His lecture presented his scheme of "Com-
pensated Emancipation, "and contained some
fne and eloquent passages. Many present
were not, doubtless, ready to endorse his
theory, but must have listened, as we GER
tainly did, with much interest to one who
has been SO long and favorably known as
the "learned blacksmith" and philanthro-
pist. Some, probably, did not fancy the
lecture, because of its allusion TO slavery
a subject to which they do not feel congen-
.ial. There is still another class who dis
like to have the sin and wickedness of sla-
very exposed. They would throw up their
but when the wickedness and horror of
American Slavery is presented, it is too
much for their delicate nerves, and, like
the Priest and the Levite, they ''pass by
on the other side."--A huge sin, with the
devil in command, they shun and shrink
away from, but with little petty sin they
grapple with a will gigantic.
The annual meeting of the stock holders
Of The Bank of Bellows Falls was held on
Tuesday of last week, and the following
persons chosen Directors: Nathaniel Full
ierton, William Henry, Daniel Kellogg, J.
H. Williams, Hugh II. Henry, Asa Went
worth, Jr., and Royal Earl. A story has
been started in some quarter-we know not
where-that the Directors of this Bank
have held no regular meetings for many
years. We are informed that such is not
the fact, and that there is no foundation for
such report.
The annual meeting of the Bellows Falls
Savings Institution held at the office of A.
g. u ii. Wentworth, was adjourned TO a
future day, there being no quorum present.
NJ. d. Cook offers his stock of boots and
shoes at cost. See advertisement.
MADISON SLoAT, Esq, Superintendent
Of The Valley Railroad, has been sick with
a sudden bilious attack, but is now better
and il is hoped viii soon be able to attend
to his accustomed duties.
Some of our citizens are making efforts
to have course of FIVE lectures from Rev.
Mr.. Balch We sincerely trust they will
be successful, and second their effort hearth
~. Mr.. Balch is man of most extensive
and varied information, having Travelled
extensively in foreign countries, and his
lectures would abound in matter of deep
interest.
a very nice little surprise party stormed
the residence of Rev. Mr.. Perry, on Tues
day evening. but finally g lit down at Mr..
William Clegg's where they had the mer-
ry-making Nearly one hundred of the
z older folks " first met at the vestry of the
congregational church, from which they
proceeded in body to the residence OF
their pastor where they left money, pres
ents, and other valuables to the amount of
over $50, and a large lot Of good will
thrown in extra. Among the managers on
this occasion we must make mention of our
friend JOEL HAMMOND, Esq, than whom
none know better how 10 make themselves
useful on such an occasion. The "young
folks met at Mr.. Clegg's in the first place
being a door or two from Mr.. Perry's--
and invited their pastor 10 that place, where
Mrs. 7. was presented with purse in some
appropriate remarks by Joseph Stone, to
which Mr.. z. made fitting response. The
whole affair was one of much pleasantness
Joseph Miller, former resident of this
place, and well known as an excellent print
er, has established himself in business, in
Springfield, Mass, near the depot, where,
We are happy to learn, he is doing sue
cessful business.
The hinderance TO the organization of
Congress, may be found for sale at c. f.
Peace store, and also at tllis office. Price.
~ cts.
The Congregational Church was filed to
oyerfowins on Sunday evening last. 1t
was the marriage of Mr.. Lucius A. How
land and Miss Ellen ]. NJ. Keyes. The
ceremony was one of much interest. Mrs.
Geo. w. Black presided at the organ and
the music furnished was most excellent and
appropriate.
A good looking bachelor in this village
desires us 10 remind the fair sex that 1860
is leap year.
ADEsERvED CoMpLIMENr.--TheO ueea'.
County Sentinel, pablshed at Hempsteads