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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

WHIr1NGHAM.-For the TimeS.--The
ArquS says: "At the late town meeting in
Whitingham, the contest was between those
in favor of suppressing the liquor traffic,
and those opposed to such suppression, the
latter prevailing" This is altogether a
mistake; the friends of "such suppression"
elected their entire ticket with the excep-
ton of one selectman, one grand Juror, and
constable. The town agent, town treasurer,
town superintendent, &c, were elected
without opposition. There was a fair and
closely contested trial of strength on the
election of second and third seectmen, the
temperance men prevailing by seven, on
one, and over thirty on the other; thus
showing a clear majority. Had there been
no factious splits on candidates, they would
have carried the other selectman and con-
stable. But the election sufficiently tested
the state of public feeling with regard to
the suppression of the liquor traffic, 10 show
clear and decided majority in favor of
''such suppression" The temperance men
are awake to the importance of arresting
the evils growing out of the defiant and
persistent practice of unprinci pied violators
of the liquor law. L. B***#
JACKSONVILLE, March 10, 1860.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

the boat was fired upon by them twice,
whcreupon the Saratoga fired 4 broadside
into one, the General Miramon, aud gen
eral fight ensued between the unknown
steamers and the American ships, Steam
ers now hoisled the Spanish flag and after
a spirited engagement the Miramon sur
rendered, and, with most OF its men, was
taken prisoner. The other surrendered
soon AFTER The American loss is but three
wounded. one of whom is mortally. The
Mexican loss is Is killed and 20 to 30
wounded.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

THE ART or SAyISG.--Benia min Frank
lin in his writings tells us that =" Poor Rich
ard declared f" an ounce of prevention was
worth pound of cure and the dear good
old man was right. He, Poor Richard,
would insist upon mendng everything as
soon as il was broken, and thereby saved
much trouble and loss from enlargement of
the injury. One day witty woman said
to venerable Quaker noted for bis stren-
uous adherance TO the prccepts of Poor
Richard" " You are always mending and
baichirg and yet in spite of your doctrine
that "a stitch in time saves nine I'll lay you
something pretty that a rent or a hole will
wear twice as long as patch.' Even so
my goo dam repli al the Quaker, but gar
M nts with patches vii wti twice or thrice
as long as with rents or holes" What
would Poor Richard or Beniimin Frank
lin have said-if SpaIdins's Prepared Cline
hal been in exisiance during their time it
is certainly the greatest economiser ever In
troducrd TO the public and its remarkable
tenacity is reliable method of sayiDg. If
you have broken looking glass, bedstead,
chair. table, basket, moulding, or in fact any
article OF ornament or Of use that glue
would adhere to at all, this new preparation
will rJois the broken parts firmly and for
ever 1t is contained IN nea, litile hotties
Of pl asant smell, and ol'roys ready for i'm
n'ediote rsn. Among al the families vino
take this Journal there is no. one who does
not at this moment stand in need Of a bottle
of Spaldins's Prepared Glue
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

Arthur's Home Magazine for April is re-
ceived, and cannot fail to sustain the favor
and extensive patronage which its many
merits have already gained. 1t has a
beautiful steel engraving entitled The Mil
ler's Daughter, and twelve useful illustra-
tons, consisting of fashion plates, designs
for embroidery, etc. The health depart
ment is worthy of particular notice. Some
of the articles are Eldridge Maure-Aunt
Nabby-Self Reliance Growing Old
and The Mocking Fountain.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

e7g A good story is told of the towns of
Lisbon and Lyman, at the late election.
Lisbon is a republican town, and Lyman
has been democratic. The democratic lead
ers in the latter town thought they could
spare two or three voters, so as to carry
Lisbon for the democrats, and they accord
ingly mored some two or three, just long
enough before the election TO cntitle them to
vote. The result was that Lyman elected
a republican representative, and Lisbon two,
much to the disney of the astute managers,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23
A. B. HARRINGTON, Foreman.
Keene, n. H., March Is, 1860.

GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-Godey, in his
April number, has really outdone himself
The admirers of this most valuable month
ly. will be delighted with the engraving,
Spring. We pronounce it one OF the finest
and softest mezzotints that ever graced a
magazine. Its list of contents, we should
find it difficult to select from, for superior
ity. Miss Slimmens is still with her board
ers. Some interesting notes on Grecian
painting, embroidery, drawing, fashions,
&c, 90 to make up the useful.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

TINS VIRGINIA IIANGING.-The exeeu-
ton Of Stevens a,sl IIaz'iit. the last of The
John Brown insurgents, occurred at Chatlss-
town. Va. Friday, according TO program.
The town was thrsnSed with visitors. and
several companies uf military were in at
te' daree. Tie Iri-ouers we've hung al
no u. 10th exhihi,e great frmness and
res gna i'n. Stevens d.ed hard very hard
slile Hail di,sl without struru'e.-
ri"r'' we're no reii.iuus cxerci es at th,
gal ows. thy Ter-is.iag in refusing all thr
kindly Offices Of Tire ministry in ihrir las
nomcn's. III y we're 10Th spiriiaa'i-is
ard lad 6 pc uiiar religion Of their own
which eaailed iiea TO meet their fate will
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23
springfield.

Population IF Springfield VWage-The
census Of the village has been taken, and
March l, 1860, stood as follows; Whole
population, 1912. Males, 500; females,
SAP. Males under ten years of age, 80 :
between 10 and 20, % between 20 and
80, 100; between 80 and 40, G5; 40 and
so, 40 so and GO, AZ, GO and 20, %; 20
and so, I6; 80 and 80, 3. Females under
10 years of age, Ga /; between ten and 20,
1872; 20 and 80, 1872; 80 and 40, &C; 40
and 80, 67; so and 60, So; 60 and 20, 10
20 and so, IA; 80 and 80, 4. Number Of
dwelling houses, 179. Legal voters, 275
Marriages in town in 1859, 20; Births,
52; Deaths, %.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23
Investment did not pay. Eighty dollars OF
the money was left ia Wolpole.
A CAnb.

Mazeppa Engine Coz, No. 4, would re-
turn their sincere thanks to the Engineers
and citizens OF Bellows Falls, for the boup-
tiful supply Of refreshments on the morning
of the fire in their village; also to the Mas
ter Mechanic of the Valley II. X. for his
Kind attention to our wants in providing q
suitable car for our special convenience on
onr return home.
We would further say that we deeply
sympathtze with you in your misfortune
as all true Firemen can sympathize, and we
sincerely regret that we could not arrive in
season to be of service; and il you are
ever visited by another such calamity, and
need assistance may we be there. In be-
half of the Company.
l.. ii. DEARBORN, Clerk.
A. ~ JOY, Foreman.
Brattleboro March 20. 1860.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

FlRE.-We regret TO learn that the sugar
house belonging to Hosea W. Brigham, at
Jacksonville, was destroyed by fire on he
10Th inst, together with about 500 sap
tubs and 10 to Is cords of wood, and all
the apparatus for sugaring, &c. Loss,
about 5000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23
Bellows Falls Times,
AGENTS FOR the TIMES.

Athens. J c Re lheil Londonderry y, Barker,
Nr,okine Asa FIint So Londonderry, n. Wa kef,
"a xtnn's River. VI. T.. Barry. rutney. v. u Campbell
Rockingham, l. Killings foNnsheud, leurN salisbury.
Westminster, q Pierce jacksonville. II. ~ brigham
Grafton samuel Phelps. Wilmington. Origin smith,
lIoughthnyille j, IT, putnam Winlhani, n. W Wood.
jamaica, d. Gilbert Dexter. W. Towrshend T. D. Sawyer
Windsor County.
Springfield. Geo c, Porter ,,hs,r Geo. u. Barrett.
Uaysndish r. o. Wins ow, '' I. X, Clark.
Plymouth, J, }, lladey.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

DIR. Cyrus Washburn, WHO died o. "
non on the ID, was a justice of the Pc
every year but one, from 1908 TO lotV :
during that time he joined in marriase
couples. Vernon was the ~Gretna Oiso
for the Connecticut valley and Wore
counties of Massachusetts, in the Old ..
of Establishments" and DIR. WashbuFii :.
king Of lis court. He commences :
practice of medicine at Vernon N e
and has ever had an extensive praes',s
that aud adjoining towns. He was iol
eral years president of the Vermont p
cal society, and for more than twenty "
town clerk and superintendent OF sci''S-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

THE DooMRp CHIEF, Or Two Hun
DRIED YEARS AGo.-It is sufficient COM
mendation of this work to say it is from
the gifted pen of our own Vermont author,
d. P. Thompson. We have read the
book, our interest increasing with every
page. As the events connected with the
life of that most powerful chief of his race.
are portrayed, the reader is filed with
sympathy for the unfortunate Wampanoog
and can but blush for the bigotry and tyr
RAINY of the whites, who as their strength
and power increased, failed to keep their
faith in, and treaty with, the poor Indian,
blindly thinking to crush the tribes who,
when they were weak and powerless, had
taken home the stranger. The writer
carries the reader through the most bloody
drama of New England's history, King
Phillips war, and throws light upon many
things which very few have knowledge of,
and we think this must be valuable his
tory of 1.-Two Hundred Years Ago"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

FATAL ACCIDENTAL son of Charles
Wetherly, Conductor on the r. & w. r.
r. aged about II years, was sent by his
mother into the woodhouse to get some coal,
and not returning in due season, was sought
for by his sister, who found him dead-be-
ing strangled by a rope around his neck and
which was fastened to beam overhead.
His mother on the first alarm ran to him
and cut him down, and though assistance
was soon at hand, nothing could be done to
restore him to life. He and other children
of the school to which he was attached. have
been in the habit of amusing themselves by
various feas performed with rope, and from
the position in which he was found, it is
supposed that lie had while playing with
the rope fallen from a saw-horse, (Which
was found overturned near by,) and in some
incomprehensiable way got caught as above
stated.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

A stove in the house of Abel Scott, of
Irasburgh, was blown up few days since,
by charge of powder which had been
placed in stick of wood on a neighbours
wood pile.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

Wood is a scarce article in Brattleboro,
as in many other villages, on account of
the poor shedding, or rather no Shedding,
during the winter,-and has been selling
for fre dollars cord.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

resignation. Both their bodies were TO be
sent at once to Mar2as Spring, South
Ambty, \. J.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

ey Edward Bates of Missouri, has vi
ten an answer to certain inquiries Oh :
Missouri delegation TO Chicago, in 80.
he announces himself as an aboriginal y
publican.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23
Windsor County.

Republican National Convention. CmcAGo,
May rs.
Republican State Convention, NoRrnFIELp,
April 3d.
Republican District Convention, WHITE Rly-
JUNCTION, April 4h
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

A correspondent says the article in the
TIMES a week or two since "conveys an in
correct impression" relative 10 the matter
therein mentioned. We Of course, know
nothing beyond what is said by correspond
ents, and we let him have his say: "There
was an attempt TO lay the town agent 'on
the table which grew out of the Barker and
Churchill affair, but the scheme, and not
the agent, was laid on tie table The off
Gals male no charges against the town in
that matter, so there has been a great deal
of precious breath lost, and stupeLdous
plans have sigualIy failed"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

CATCHING A TARTAR.-The Phenil
says, some graceless young scamps thought
they were doing smart thing in stealing
the maple sap from the buckets of poor
lone widow" on Elliot street, last week
but their triumph was of short duration
Their depredations had been discovered by
the widow, and the epidemc-like preva
lence of concurrent emesis and catharsi>
on that street, all the next day, told how
faithfully the tartar cmetic did its work
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23
visited our NEG hboring towns. Let meet
ing of the prof. erty owners be called soon
to see about il. CHESTER

LoNpoNpeRRY.-There was pretty
full attendance at the late town meeting
and among other things, the town e'ee'e'
committee OF three to examine the pres
ent condition eff the school districts, and re-
port at subs, qucnt meeting, such al'era-
tons as they may deem necessary and I'M
portant. A. T.. Fuller, Daniel Davis, and
0. L. Whiconb, were elected as such COM
mitter. There is much commendable pub
lie spirit in Londonderry, and the town is
taking active ground in common school
matters. The town also instructed the Sc
lect men TO contract with some suitable per-
son to toll The bell for deaths and funerals,
and voted a tax of So cents on the dollar, TO
defray town expenses.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

MUsIcAL.-The following notice of the
Musical Convention recently held at Sax
tons River, was handed us too late for in
sertion two weeks ago, and last week, it of
course went over" with nearly everything
else:
The friends of music" we understand,
had a glorious gathering at Saxton'S River
village, last week, three days meeting j;
and their exercises closed on Thursday eve
ming with grand concert. The weather
was not exactly favorable, and the concert
night proved to be exceedingly wet yet,
Notwithstanding all the drawbacks, the at
tendance was unusually large during all the
time, and at the concert the house was
crowded.
The exercises were conducted by Pro
fessor Wyman, assisted by Professor KIM
ball; and it would perhaps be difficult
matter to decide which of these two Rock
idgham conductors was entitled to most
praise neither of them never appeared to
better advantage, and we venture the as
sertion that neither Of them ever gave bet
ter satisfaction as conductors or singers.
The convention was a decided success and
all the exercises passed off pleasantly and
probably. 1t was 'home affair."" and
among all the stars there were none seen
except such as are familiar in our own mu-
steal hemisphere, and such as are at all
times visible in our own musical horizon.
We congratulate the Windham County
Musical Association on account of the sue
cess it has achieved. When we heard the
society sing some years ago, the number
was small, and the music performed was
such as we did not understand /; in fact, we
had some doubt whether it a0aS music, at
all. AT the late session, we were not only
gratifed with hearing good music, much of
it classical, and large proportion of it ex-
celently well performed. Thanks TO Messrs.
Wyman and Kimball for this advancement,
and in the ri hit direction. We trust the
as ocation will retain the services of these
gentlemen, so long as the progress male
under their management is SO evidently
great.
Let this society persevere,-they are en-
gagged in great and noble work and though
the good seed sown may not directly spring
up, it will in due time show itself and in
later years the members of this association
may find that the large towns will look for
their best singers in the country villages"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

J. ID. Powers is giving good bargains on
daguerreoiypes. He gets up an excellent
picture, and handsome providing
the original is no obstacle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

WARTS MExIco.-The civil war in
Mexico is tending to embroil our own
country in it. The Liberals hold the
city of Vera Cruz, and were attacked ON
the 9Th inst. by a Mexican army of some
5000, but were repulsed. a naval en-
gagemcnt has taken place between the L.
). anil Mexican vessels. We give the
following account:
President Miramon commenced the
seige of Vera Cruz on the 9th inst. On
the 9th, two steamers appeared before the
city, and refused TO show their colors.
/ Commander Jarvis Of the L. y squadron
therefore ordered the ship Saratoga. with
detachmcuis from the Savannah and Pre-
bic, On the steamers lndianola and Wave.
TO proceed TO the anchorage, and ascertain
the character Of the two strange steamers
A. the Saratoga. flowed by the lndianola
approached Them, they tried 10 escape. hut
were TOO late. tapi. Turner Of tie Sara
Z ,aga then sent beat. with n FAC 10 lie
m toe nationality Of the steamers, wler
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

WEsToN.-At the recent town meeting
in Weston, Messrs Abial Peabody, John
Wilder and p. n. Wiley, were appointed
a committe TO take measures looking to-
wards the history of that town.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

TIE SOVEREIGN REMEpY.-Every one
acknowledges that Readings Russia Salve
is Sovereign Remedy for all kinds of
wounds, cuts, burns, scalls, corns, bunions,
C iIllains, chappcd-hands, eyrsipelas, etc.
Sold evaywhere at % cents a lox.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

John Stebbins' house took fire about
five o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, last
week, around the chimney in the attic. 1t
was soon extinguished, though both fire
companies were promptly on the ground
ready for service. The fire was caused by
the burning out of the chimney.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

They are having dry times in Brattle-
boro. w. H. Alexander, the newly elect
ed grand juror, has notified the illegal
liquor sellers to quit on pain of prosecu-
ton. Mr.. Alexander is a very efficient
and energetic man, and means exactly
what he says.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

CHFsTER.-The ladies of the Fire En-.
gine Aid Society, held Fair and Levee at
the town Hall on Thursday eve, March
6th. Articles of ornament and utility, man.
ufaciured by TIE fair hands of the fair la.
dies were tastefuly displayed and offered
for sale at fair prices. The tables were
furnished with delicacies of all kinds, and
the pleasure Of the evening was much en-
HANGED by the music of Chester Cornet
Band. The attendance was quite large, and
everything passed off pleasantly. The
proceeds amounted to about 500, and
are to be appropriated towards the pur-
chase Cf fire engine.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

Tie Wick burg Wig rrproaches the
people of Mississippi With tie fact that
while they are loud in denuacisiion Of the
North and cry out sehemeaily Cor n,n-in
4ercoorse. large manufaciary # -russ,.
shoes- AZ Brown Vile il fhli -isie IS abssa
70 be discontinued beoausr there ! no 81,
for The shoes. This fact Dies not speal
well fer The state rafrinfisrn e the aIiss;sst,
plans. bat it probably proves them judge
of shoe leather.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23
BTattiebOrO.

The fire in DR.. Comegys office was more
serious than first reported. His loss was
some $3.50, on which he was insured $400.
The DR.. did not leave wood on the stove,
as was reported, and it is thought the fire
took where the pipe went through partition.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

SPcakingof fires our correspondent SAYS:
"lhe late destructive fires at Springfield,
Woodstock ana Bellows Falls, SHOULD serve
10 warn our towns people of their danger !;
should their turn come now. We should be
entirely at the mercy of the devouring ele-
ment. Certainly it behooves US to take
some aefire measures for protection. The
ladies' have started. and have funds on hand
towards The purchase IF fire engine
Let the g1'llemen now t,ke hold, raise
the ba'aaee, and organic a fire department..
With good engine and properly organ
IL d department, we should have some
CHARGE 10 resist fire. and it might save Us
such ~ nols cOnhagra;ion as has 50 lately
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

The Tarbell iamily sang here last Fri
day evening. Their concert was well at
tend and the audience was very much
pleased. Should they come again, we can
promise item a croscd.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

DEAR Sir: judge that there are tn
times as many lawyers and doctors in
country as are needed, and, judging fl
the price of hour and beef, not half enoJ
farmers. OF course, judge that you co
better look toward growing grain than m
ing pills or pleas. Yours,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-03-23

The business of the day, just now. is,
making maple sugar and attending auctions
(uf which there is no scarcity.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-02-24

State should be vested in dishonest Secre-
tary of State. Penalties should be inserted
in the bill, which would require an honest
performance Of duties Of that officer. +.
The bill was referred to the Judiciary
Oommittee--yeas 40, nays 20.
BILLS PASSED.
A bill to encourage the formation OF corr
porations for manufacturing, mining, smelt-
ing, &c.
COUNTY TREASURER.
The House took up and discussed reso-
luton of instruction to the Judiciary Com
mittee, in reference to salary of County
Treasurers.
Messrs. STEVENS, SECOMBE, and
others, favored salary, or fees, not to ex-
coed in any county 81 800 per annum.
Messrs. ROBERTSON and McDON-
OUCH thought the pay should be gradu>
ated according to the extent of the duties
performed liberal per centage should be
allowed in counties where small amount of
tax was levied, and the sum decreased in
other counties, where the tax levy was
heavy.
The motion to commit, with instructions
to establish salary not to exceed 81 500
per annnm in any county OF the State, was
carried.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-02-24

be made the special order for Tuesday even
ing next at seven O'Clock, which prevailed.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. TAYLOR: Regulating the col.
lection of taxes. 9sfu
BILLS PASSED.
The following House bills were read
third time and passed.
For the division of the town of Douglas,
Fillmore county, and for the organization Of
the town of Norway. "H RI
For division of the town Of Rushford,
Fillmore county, and for the organization of
the town of Arendahl. 1891 - ~
An Act annexing portion of the town
Of Sumner to the town of Spring Valley.
The following Senate bills were pessed.
10 amend an Act &C., Incorporating the
city of Saltwater. M o7s4
To provide tor service of Summons in
Justices Courts in certain cases
The Senate then adjourned.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-02-24
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Mr.. SWEET, from the committee to
whom was referred a bill in relation to the
foreclosure of mortgages given the State by
the several land grant Railroad Companies,
reported bill to the House. The commit
tee state that the following amounts of first
mortgage bonds, other than those deposited
with the State authorities, have been issued
by the several Railroad companies:
Transit Company. ......... .$6l0, 600
Minnesota and Pacific. cam. $4,000
Southern Minnesota ........... $4,000
s762, 900