Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-01-06

CRY GOVERNMENT FOR 1860 The
Annual Corporation meeting was held at
Y {. b. Eddys office on Monday evening and
3 passed off very quietly. The only thing
] which in any way disturbed the moaotony
of business, was the two or three ballots for
Second fire Warden, during which, some Of
those present imagined themselves in Con-
gress, and voted for Sherman ard Bocock,
but q. A. Fairbanks was finally elected,
having made splendid run and triumphed
over Sherman, Bocock, and all other oppo-
sition! To be more serious, however
The meeting was called to order by Geo.
Slate, first bailiff, and the following officers
chosen for the year ensuing:
Baii6s-George Slate, John W. Church,
G. A. Fairbanks, w. Conant, John Billing.
Fire Wqrdeas Walter Taylor, C. A.
Il Fairbanks, Silas L. Pierce, Peter Brewer,
3. Whitcomb.
C2erk-L. A. Grant; Treasurer-Asa
Wentworth, Jr.; Collector Geo. Slate.
INV S The sreports from the different depart
tents" represent things about as last year.
On motion of Col. Wentworth, the fire
Wardens were instructed TO put in two new
hydrants on Henry street, as soon as the
ground will permit, and on motion of Mr..
Sloat, they we're instructed to purchase 200
feet of additional hose within 80 days. The
meeting also voted TO raise a tax of els.
on the dollar to defray current expenses
md to pay debts.
Many Of the friends Of Rev. Mr.. Wight,
(Methodisp called upon him on Tuesday
evening in somewhat startling manner,
and left their pastor much affection and
I many valuable presents, among which was
4 purse of S25, presented in an appropriate
speech by c. b. EDDY, Esq, to which Mr..
Wight made feeling and handsome re-
spouse, aud the whole passed off in very
pleasant and agreeable manner.
& xsE. f. PEAsE has made US present of
60 Of the Kerosene oil lamps, of which
keeps supply for sale. We were
6bCht TO purchase one of these lamps, and
IN may rest assured that his present is
fllf appreciated. We have used this
Il la6ip a few weeks, with entire success. The
k1arHp is a beauty itself, and works to a
nm. The light is very fine, the oil
ms we'll and emits no offensive odor.
i0m our experience, we do not hesitate in
mending this lamp as the best which
haaye come under our observation. Mr..
I'case has just received full supply If
I tIeee lamps, and also keeps the oil; and
are quite sure that any one, after a
\ (GiA will agree with MS ia the above COM
1Itlation
he weather has been severely cold,
Sogh it has moderated somewhat now.
R Monday morning it was p degrees be-
~ zero, at s o'clock. In Westminster the
- morning, it was as low as 30. In
lens &c, and in Proctorsville it went
61n to 20. Frozen ears have been the
*1<<=<t 1ot ooout tth u"ys anu HiShis,
16<viihstanding which, sleigh riding has
been frequent and merry.
The Connecticut River Mutual Fire In
sec Company commenced issuing pol
Sci on the 22dof March last. The whole
x&ber of policies issued, isthree hundred
1 the amount of property insured is
<5 10000, and the amount Of capital
60 and notes, is sl2,203,2i. The Com
r<y, up to This time, has been remarkably
@o(11nate, having sustained no loss.
he testimony in tie case Of the injunc-
~ on the building of the Baptist church,
g o&pected to close to-day, having occupied
fh0 Mention of the lawyers and the master
,fhancery over three weeks. The testi-
41y taken covers 700 pages of manuscript
!. Flinfs dry house, recently burnt,
already been rebuilt and been ia use
(a than week.
tc Knickerboeke for January, 1860,
opens the 18th volume. is splendid
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