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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

Mr.. EDITOR There is an article head
ed "Liquor Suit in the 1rgts of the I'd
inst, in which am referred 10 as being en-
gagged in race for the States A,torneyship
next fall. have nothing to say shout the
merits of that case; and know no reason
why it was not "meet" and proper for the
gentleman with whom my name is associat-
ed in the article, TO act as prosecuting at
torney certainly should have done it
myself had not my partner been applied to
by the respondent prior to the application
made TO me by the Grand Juror But |
have a word TO say in regard TO the men
ton of my name in that connection. ] am
not engaged in a race for the States Ator-
neyship or any other office. If am ever
a candidate for that office or any other, it
will be because | am put in nomination by
the Republican party. And l protest against
the use made Of my name by the argus
between wt.eh and myself there are no po-
litical ideas in common.
am aware that it is not usually advisa-
BILE or in good taste TO take public notice of
what a political opponent may say, and |
should not now were this the first time my
name had been paraded in the columns of
that paper in connection with the same Of
fee, and that of Senatorship. an ollice fm'
which ] have no aspirations. 1nthese times
when fidelity to the Union is treason TO de-
moeracy, one ought TO have the privilege of
choosing his own political friends and as %
cia;es without being brought into such dis
tinguished'' notice, by those whose chief de-
sire is an Object to liurl missiles at.
L. A. GRANT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

sTHE ScuooLMAsTER's IN THAT BED"
"a correspondent Of the New York Wa
verify gives the following as one of the many
incidents that hefell a "boardins round school
master" ] had been teaching in Mason
county in this, the Sucker State, and this
! term was boarding round One evening af-
ter school one of my little scholars stepped
/ up to me and said
"Nlr. Jones, father said you would come
home with me-
avery well,' replied, and forthwith SET
out for my patrons house, which was distant
some two miles. Now, be it known, james
McHarry for such was his name--had two
daughters, the pride and envy Of the whole
community. | had heard SO much about
them that Twas naturally anxious TO see
: them. 1t seemed however, i was to be dis
appointed When we arrived learned the
! ''gals had gone 20 party the other side of
, the creek = so went to bed execrating the
luck which deprived me of seeing them
that night. The night had well advanced,
when heard one of the girls come home,
and pssing into the adjoining room, she
I warmed herself before some Goals which
was alive on the hearth. Ii seems the old
. gentleman and lady slept in the same room,
but i was not aware Of that. Having
warmed herself, she turned to leave the
room, when the old man spoke ''Girls,' said
he, slhe schoolmaster's in your bed
avery WE'LL" said Sarah and passing
through the room slept in. went up stairs
About an hour elapsed when ! heard Judy
. the other one, came. She stood at9ihe dool
a long time, talking with "her feller," then
entered softly. Disrobng her feet, she en-
feredr the room where lay, in her stocking
feet. carefully undressed herself, and comm,
TO aise aide Of the bed, prepared TO get in
Now ID happened, | lay in the middle, AM
stunning back the clothes, she gave me
shake asd said in a suppressed whisper:
LAY over. Sarah" Ia.
rolled over. and whipped the corner o
ny pillow in my mouth to keep from laugh
ins. " she bounced, but the bed woul
squeak The old maa heard it and Gale,
out -
"Judyw
"Sir Y was responded in faint tane from
the bed beside me-
"7he schoot1saster is IN that bedt'
With one load yell, and sob heavens" sl
landed on the floor. and fed with the rapid
ity of a deer up stairs. She never he ,r,
the last of il, can tell you
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

6sg There is no illustrated paper which
surpasses in true merit, Frank Lesiie's H.
hnstrated Newspaper. He is prompt, and up
with the times and gives good illustrations
of all important events. He does not pam
der to slavery, or to political cabals of any
kind, and for this reason he should be re-
membered by the people of the North.
Leslie has made most wonderful improve
ment during the last two years, and richly
deserves the immense circulation which his
paper has gained.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

The Pots Friends; Malil a Muffin;
Some Account Of Visionary; The Truce
of piscataqua The Muroons of Janaicni
The Professors Story; Mexico and theus-
ual Monthly Literary Notices. The Pro-
ccssors story is developing finely, and n
very entertaining extract viii be found on
our outside. Tickucr & Fields, Boston,
are now the cnterpri>ing publishers of this
aud it is sod in this place by c.
+. Pcasr, ard in Bratleboro by FELTON,.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10
NnInw for SlnyCrY.

Mn. EpIroR Upon what docs that
system which is agilatiDg sud eonvulsihg
our nation rest? Does il not become US
who are laboring for lis overthrow to cher
ish clear and Just views of its ba,isI The
main pillar of American Slavery is the
idea that il is legal-f0unded upon law.
How often do we see it written, and hear ii
asserted that we have no disposition to in
tertere with slavery where it is legalized.'
This language has done much TO embolden
and encourage the abcttors of slavery, and
is pcrpetuating the system. The ablest
and best writers have shown clearly that
the binding force of law consists in its con-
iormity TO the principles of natural right.
Sir William blackstone says, "Those
rights which God and nature have eslab-
lished, and are therefore called natural
rights, such as life and liberty, no human
legislature has power TO abridge or destroy,
unless the owner shall commit some act
that amounts 20 forfeiture" So far as
relates to private contracts, courts of law
throughout the civilized world, resort to
those principles of right and justice which
constitute the essence or foundation Of law /:
they set aside ms roid, every contract in
which they discover fraud or crime
Judges of the highest emineuce, have not
hesitated to say that an act of parliament
contrary TO the law of God, that is, contra
ry to the eternal principles of right, is
void. Such was the principle upon which
the American Revolution was justified.
The acts of parliament of which the colo
nies complained, had all the forms Of law,
but in view of the colonists they subverted
the fundamental principle Of right, and they
would not submit. They resorted to funda-
mental principles failing there, they re-
sorted to their muskets. Take the case of
| slavery; can such transcendant crime
system so horribly unjust, be legalized
For two or three hundred years, the legali-
| ty of slavery was recognized in England.
1t required only the humane and persever-
ing labors of a Granville Sharp, and the
enlightened humanity of Mansfield, to
produce the decision that " No slave can
breathe in England" 1t was found that
all the statutes attempting 10 legalize it,
were in direct con 1ct with the well-settled
fundamental principles of the law. Of Eng
land. The legality of American Slavery
rests upon mere usage unsustained by ta,o,
totally destitute of any LEGAL. foundation.
Taking into account the fundamental prin-
ciples of the American government, no le.
gal character can be conferred. 1t is most
manifestly true that Slavery has no tega
basis. ! challenge any man to disproyc
this position. 1t is downright usurpation
and exists as other great wrongs exist by
mere sutferance. As well might we give
to duelling legaii-ed character as to it;
other,-Slavery. But more hereafter.
HARRINGTON.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10
The Speaker.

Hon. WILLIAM PENNINGTON, who has
been elected Speaker Of the House of Rep
reseutatives, was in 1889, Governor of New
Jersey, elected by the Wings. He now
represents the fifth district of New Jersey,
in Congress, and was chosen over Worten-
dyke, Lecompton Democrat, by general
union of the opposition elements What
we call the Republican party here at the
North. has not yet been formally establish
ed in New Jersey; but Governor Penning-
ton is one of the old Wings, and of course
will be a reliable Republican. No man in
the House is more respected for purity of
character and soundness of Judgment than
Gov. Pennington, and we have no doubt
that the interests of the country win be
furthered by the placing of this able wing
patriot in the Speakers chair.
1t will be recollecied by our readers that
in 1889, during the reign of Martin Van
Buren,, Tor the For, as he was sometimes
called out of respect,) there we're sir repre-
sentatives, all Wings, chosen to represent
the State of New Jersey in Congress-that
they appeared in the House, each with a
certificate of election, signed by the Gov
ernor of their State, as required by the
New Jersey laws, setting forth that they
were elected by the people to represent the
people in the 26th Congress. These GER
tifcates were signed by William Penning-
ton, who caused the broad seal of the
State" to be affixed, in token Of his author
pearing in the House, were Mcssrs. Rand
olph, IIalstead, Aycrigg Maxwell, S,rattor
Was desperate struggle between the Wing,
and Democrats in regard to Speaker-ant
although Mr.. Van Buren, could not deliver
his message until Speaker was chosen, thu
Locofocos undertook the desperate game o
preventing these six New Jersey Will!
members from taking their seats-pretend
ing that six Of their own party we're entitled
to and would contest the election in the fac
Of Gov. Pennngton's certificates.
I. BY keeping out the New Jersey Wings
the Locofocos expected TO elect thei
speaker but Notwithstanding all thei
tricks, Mr.. Hunter, conservative Wing
was elected on the 1lth ballot, having l!
votes. every Wing voting for him. Tn
Locofocos, however, succeeded in prevent
ing the lawfully elected Wing members fror
taking their seats, and on the 10Th Of Marc
following, tie democratic pretenders wer
qualified as representatives from New Jer
sey. AT this same session was presente
the resolution for employing bloodhound
! in Florida, and at this session twenty-si
Northern dougLtt,ces voted to crush ii
right Of Petition
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

PUTNEY ITENs.-The Windham q.
Ministers Congregational Associate
held in Putney on Tuesday and We
day of this week, and formed an int
ing occasion.
One day last week two young men !
from Brattleboro TO Putney in one ]
Distance ten miles.
We would say TO our friends in this
that extra copies of the TINES may {
tanned of Mr.. L. &. DARLING. Hes.
authorized to receive regular subscrF.
Walk up, gentlemen
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

Mr.. Irving himself once saw =
Washington. He said there was 90
ebration going on in the City of Ne'
and the General was there to pariic
the ceremony. my nurse coutIa'
Irving, "a good old Scotch woman, W
anxious for me to see him, and hela !
in her arms as he rode past. Thlsh
did not satisfy her; so, the next da''.
walking with me in broadway, she
him in shop ; she seized my y
darling in, exclaimed in her bland
Please your Excelleney, here's
that's called after yer General wa
then turned his benevolent face ipli u
smiled, laid his hand upon my ~
gave me his blessing, which, aus
Irving earnestly, Il have reason y
has attended me through life. Wa
yearsold, yet can feel that hand s''
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10
Congress-.

Notwithstanding the election of a Repub-
lican speaker, the Union still stands, and
those democrats who have threatened SO
loudly seem to be quite willing to remain in
it at least long enough to draw their sala-
res. 1t is after all the Union with the pub
lie treasury 10 which they are SO deyotcdiy
attached.
The organization of the House was near
ly completed last Friday, by the election of
John w. Forney as clerk, and Mr.. Hoff-
man as sergeant-at arms. Mr.. Forney is
the well known Pennsylvania through
whose exertions that State was carried for
Buchanan in 1856, and is now so cordially
hated by the administration. Mr.. Forney
has revolutienize,l Pennsylvania very much
as New Hampshire was revolutionized I'M
der the administration of Frank Pierce.
Mr.. Hoffman was member of Congress
in 1854, from Maryland, and voted straight
out against the Nebraska bill, though from
a slave State. He is an American, but not
of the South pro-slavery stripe.
The following is the vote on clerk;
John w. Forney. 1l2
James c. Allen, Illinois dem, II
Samuel Taylor, Tenn, American 90
Scattering, Q
Mr.. Forney was then elected by three
majority and Immediately took TIE oath of
Office.
The following was the ballot for sergeant
at-ariis;
Hoffman. ia
Glossbrenner dem, %
Underwood, Ky, American, Z
The standing committees were probably
announced yesterday. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Sherman viii be chairman of the COM
miiiee Of Ways ard Means, and will thus
become the leader of the House.
Late news from Washington states Col
Foney is removing democrats and appoint;
ing Republicans in their places.
Members haze been very busy in draw.
ing their pay FOR week past, and by mex
week will begin TO DO business.
] On The whole the organization Of III,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

Mr.. EDIToR.-I am informed that the
editor of the Phenir has nominated Co.
Commissioner for the ensuing year, a man
competent and of integrity, presume no
one will doubt who knows Judge Wheelock,
but would it not be as creditable for the
temperance people of the county TO call a
convention and make the nomination them
selves as TO allow a paper which is said
to be indirectly run by a distillery, to
do it for them TEMPERANCE,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

Among thefrst accounts of the Lawrence
disaster, one Of the most heart-rendlng was
that OF the man who, being unable TO extri'
cate him self from the ruin, in despair at
tempted to cut his throat with his jack knife
This proves to be untrue. When first re-
l-ased from his torture, he was delirlous,
and having laceratiou about the throat some
one asked him if he did il, and he replied
that he did, but on recovering his senses SAID
that it was caused by some pieces OF ma
chinery in the crash. lie has since died
of internal injuries, however.
Georgia will send two delegations 10
Charleston, one representing the Howell
Cobb wing, and the other Alex, II. Ste
phens.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10
Business OF Pu,ncy.

We commence this week with opr
Veteran" in the way Of Mercantile
ness. Isaac Grout has for upwards d
years held the "yarG stick" and deal
the Tea aud Sugar" Why almost {,
one knows Uncle Isaac He has Quiz
extensive assortment Of goods "alwav
hand We think so great varie,yt
always found in other places. Its
that several years ago some one Gin,
"sell the old fellow called for So
hand Pulpit" when Mr.. G.. took the
toner into the back store and produce
article" at once. This was stumpe
customer was "sold" but The proper
manned. Mr.. Grout is very esn
citizen, and has wide circle Of friend
VIM. Houghton is Town Clerk, all
learn that he has held that office for h
successive years a very cool sign To-
being lie man for said office. He is I
found few rods west of the Post Ofc
Still farther west ard at the top Of
hill we find DIR. John Campbell, wh
long served the people for miles ar
He bears the coguomen of sold DIR. X
IL YOU ind yourself a bit unweil.
lie Is sure to dose the "CaloInel, -
But very comieal he Is at times,
Yet we cannot afford to indulge In rhymes
So when you feel yourself very IN,
just call on John at the top a he hils
and see if the above description is el
gerated in the least, if so, we most sns
" beg the sold Mans pardon"
L. ID. Thwing is our able and eff
Expressman and Mail carrier, anytha
the express line entrusted in his care
be speedily and safely delivered. He
ways "on time" at the Depot on the AZ
of each train of cars. Passengers CO..
ed to and from the cars for triAg
pense.
In speaking of the Public Houses
Days Hotel on the west side OF the "
the traveller will find accommodaaa
good as in any village Inn.
r. Perry also keeps good House.
has long waited upon the travelling n
although we cannot speak from exper4
yet we feel safe in recommending hin
| landlord to all who wish to patronize !
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

e9s- We notice that our old friend Rowell,
the enterprising editor of the Littleton
On. I'D Journal, has been nominated for
reelection as county treasurer by the Re-
publicans of his county. All right The
county is pretty close, but we apprehend
there is no doubt as TO results, especially
with strong candidate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

Ga The N. I. Independent, the pros
pectus of which will be found elsewhere,
is certainly among the best and ablest of
American religious newspapers. Liberal,
high toned and independent, 1t speaks out
on the great questions of the day in man
ner well calculated to do great good. lis
circulation has increased 5000 since the
first Of January.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

{ e. We remarked two weeks ago, that
Mr.. Daniels had some months since init
mated that he should not be cah lidate
for reelection as County COMMISSIONS r.
We, however, published communication
last week, suggesting his name for re-elec-
ton: but we are assured from Mr. Daniels
himself that his declination is positive. 1t
viii therefore be necessary that some suita-
BILE person be named for commissioner very
soon. in order to have the matter understood
before Tie election is held. Last year at
tue suggestion of others, we wrote to Judge
Wheelock, asking his consent to take the
Office. but he declined, and Mr.. Daniels be-
ing afterwards put in nomination, we very
cordially supported him. If no further
action is bad Dn this matter by the people
Of the COusty, ge woulj suggest that Judge
Wheeisek be pct 10 nomination. if he can
be prevailed upon % take the Office. 1t is
necessary that something should be done
soon. aud thus pot leave the lield 10 the
Argus aud its rum democracy.
T.. s. Since writing the above we bast
reeeised a communication from Mr. Dan
iels, whid, we publish in another place.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

How TO START HoRsE.-One who
witnessed the operation, gives the following
mode of starting "balky horse: A stage
horse refused to go ahead; the driver tried,
without effect, to get him to go forward, back
ward, or sideways. At length, gentleman
made his way through the crowd, and taking
handful of mud from the street, held it to
the horses mouth, and smeared it over his
nose. The animal seemed to receive a
slight shock he put his ears forward, as
much as to say, What is this? He ate, APP
parently with relish, two or three handfuls.
After few pats on the neck, and few
minutes standing, he started aud went on
without further difficulty, to the evident
satisfaction Of the driver and large crowd.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

PRoCToRsvILLE.--There is 70
grand Valentine Ball at c. G. N6&ss1
tel on Tuesday evening, Feb. IAN
the young folks and some older oas
three leagues around are making ihei
culations TO attend, and Mr.. White
entertain the crowd in his usual ands
acteristic liberality.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

ACCIDENTAL short time since, L
Tenney of Windham, was chargiq
gun, when it exploded, tearing q
flesh of his fingers, but fortunately q
seriously injure him otherwise.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

&C. Last week we copied an item from
the Freeman that man had been half eat
en- by bear. The Montpelier Hatchman
says, the man was in town few days since
wholly unconscious of the terrible fate
which had befallen him
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

A USEFUL. ARTIcLE-A new and useful
article, called Spalding's Prepared Glue, has
been introduced to the notice of housekeep-
ers. 1t is reliable and really adhesive, and
enables every housekeeper to repair furni-
ture and household ware without trouble, as
it is always ready for use.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10
Bellows Falls Times,
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1860,

~ The Circulation of the Times Ia Bel
Iau- FALL. aud vicinity, - larger thu" amy
other Paper aud D. consequently inc pest
nag tiiu,n Tor Advertising.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEoPLE.-Rcd-
ding's Russia Salve is an infallible remedy
for all kinds Of wounds, cuts. burns, scalds.
ETC.. and also cures corns, buBions, chilblains,
and like affections. For sale everywhere
at only % cents box.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

e. The Ludlow Voice says that the ne
gro excitemen; in Canada, which the Rui-
land Courier goes into spasms over, turns
out to be nothing but a fight between two
colored school boys,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

abandoned them. The last heard Of n
he was 81 Wadham's Grove. in Stem
500 county, whore he has just maria,
respectable widow, after a days acou,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

That Debate.-The question of slavery
VS.. dissolution was closed on Saturday eve
ming last, and decided with vote of the
House, in the affirmative, by one majority.
We would give the closing arguments, but
we have devoted considerable space to
this discussion already.
The discussion tomorrow evening will
be on the influence of national conventions.
q" The Evening Star " will be read by l..
D. Hurd. james Lowell will repeat his
defamation by request. Subject" That
same old gal"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10
AGENTS. ron TuE TIMES.

Athens J ReiHed. Londonderry " tMhcr,
Rrtokine. Asa FLINT, 80, Londonderry y Naahe''
Saxten's River, NJ. y. Barry, lutncy D. '"mnuFs
Rockingham, ; u Killings. ToWusheniIie'th Nashhr'
Westminster, n q, Pierce, lacksonvle'l " Nlls,u'h'
Grlitnn samuel Phelps. Wilmington pliglt sn,'n'
IIouchtnnville. I II Putnam Nndhan', y. '" W'l''
Jamaica, d, Gilbert Dexter " Towt shendi e y s""|''
Windsor Comfy.
"A 10, Z, port,r Geo. n barrett
t,aysn,ii h. e. o. Wins! ow. 'neS'or' T, Il, Clark
pl, mcuth, j. j. lladley
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

CO Our readers viii observe the article
Of {" Harrington which was crowded out
last geek Our columns are open to any re-
fniasiea Of his doctrines, and ws would in
vite discussion on the subect-with the
siesle respis;on that al articles should be
short,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

There is fellow named Ho5t, at large
in Wisconsin, who has married some half
dozen women within as many months, got
what little money they had, ruined and then
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

TIE Afia''iie 1l0sf5.!y for February, con-
tains table Of contents rich and varied.
and embraces the following Counting and
Measuring; My Last Loves q shetland
Shas5; Rob ii Roma; The Ag,ber Gods !;
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

When at Springfield, the other day, we
stepped into Powers Daguerrean Saloon,
where we whied away very pleasant half
hour in looking at a great variety Of siero-
scopie views. He has very fine stero-
scope which gives splendid appearance to
the pictures. Any one can view the whole
lot for triiiing expense, and we under
stand he win loan the same to families. which
at times of social gatherings, must serve as
a very pleasant entertainment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-10

House has resulted very fayorably TO the
Republicans and augurs wei for tue cam
paign allead.