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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08
Vermont News.

Il Mr.. Dexter King of Rutland, on hi.
seventy-eighth birthday, shouldered his axe
and went to the woods and chopped down
a pine, three feet through, and sawed il
five times through before dinner. Pretty
well done for man of that age.
Four cases of small pox have occurred
in the neighborhood of Poultney, three in
Hampton and one in Poultney.
The story that Rev. Mr.. Spencer of Paw
let, had lost all his children by diptheria is
not true, and all sympathy in that direction
has therefore been lost, the health of his
family being as good as ever.
The wife of Mr.. Jerry Fenton of Rut-
land on the 26th January, gave birth to
trlplets--two boys and girl-each weigh
ing six pounds, and all doing well.
A LIQUOR CAsE.-Complaint being
made against Joseph Felch and Oliver Will
son of Waterford, (near Passumpsic) for
selling liquor, trial was had before J. X.
Remick, Esq, on Wednesday of last week,
and respondents fined $40 and costs, and
gave up their liquor, and promised to aban-
don the traffic. The liquor was spilled BY
sheriff Geo. Ide Of Lyndon.
Hop INSPECTOR FOR VERMoNT.-Mr.
John IL. Kelum of Irasburg, has been APP
pointed by the Governor, Hop Inspector
for the State of Vermont, rice nj. Marsh
field, resigned.
FOUND DEAD.-A man by the name of
Oliver G. Burr of Stamford, was found by
the roadside frozen to death, last week
Monday in the afternoon, but short dis
lance out from the highway leading from
the Baptist Church to North Adams. In.
quiries into the facts of the case showed
that he visited the aiore mentioned place
tor the purpose of making number of
purchases, and among the rest lie was care
full to purchase sufficient rum, either in Ad-
ans or somewhere on his road home, to
render him beastly intoxicated-at least to
so great a degree as to blunt his sensibili-
ties, and cause him to wander from the path,
where, either exhausted or so overcome bv
liquor that he could keep his feet no longer,
he laid down upon the snow, his face reclin-
ing upon small hemlock shrub, in which |
he was discovered, with a firm
grip upon a small bundle he carried beipo |
partly covered with snow. From the ma
ture OF things in the locality of the spot it
would seem that he crept along on his hands
and knees nearly so rods in vain hopes
probably of gaining his home. twice falling
distance of fully fifteen feet over the rail-
ing by the roadside. He was in company
with an lrishman, but the miserable wretch.
being too drunk to entertain feelings of hu-
mainly, abandoned him in the vicinity of the
Baptist church, leaving him TO perish alone,
but taking with him, perhaps for relic,
his rum.jugl And thus the mantle
a victim, in our opinion. of
The dehrium tremens, which thus, while he
was alone and unguarded, attacked him
with all the vengeance of fends incarnate
We do not envy the man his conscience
who filled his jug with rum, bringing death
o his victim and fresh load of condemna.
ION upon himself. If that empty whiskey- !
ug could but tell its history. how betl;sb /;
Soui the irafficker in " fire water . appear
wen to himself-Beuangton Banner.
L. s. MIR AND MONEY T.xrx ny
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08

Mr.. LIScoLs.-The president elect re-
turned home tic Springfield from Chicago
on Friday. He held reception Thursday
evening at the court house in Charleston.
Being urged to make a speech he declined
in any way to Indicate his future policy.
but expressed great qualification at the
hearty unanimity with which all parties had
come forward to welcome him. He has
accepted an invitation to visit Cincinnati on
bis way TO Washington.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08

Of the government the money of the branch
mini, on the ground that the mint has been
taken possession of by the State govern
ment. The matter was considered IN ex-
traordnary session Of the cabinet on Sat-
urday. Senators Benjamin and Slidell
were sent for to know if they were aware
of this transaction. The government has
telegraphed to the collector and treasurer
at New Orleans for the facts Of the seizure.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08
The Tim G =.
BELLOWS FALLS. FEB. 8, 1861
CT The Vernon. delegates to Chicag,

CT The Vermont delegates to Chicago
held meeting at Montpelier on Tuesday.
All were present but two. Resolutions
were introduced and unanimously adopted,
straight out for Republican principles,
against the Adams, Crittenden and border
State compromises. and also against buying
the privilege Of inaugurating president
who has been conslitutionally elected.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08

MURprR.-Joseph L. White Of New
York, an able lawyer and business man,
formerly Of Indiana and congressman from
that State during Tyler's administration,
was murdered at Nicaragua, last month, by
man named Gavett-a rival in business,
whose passions were stimulated by strong
drink, the great fountain of crime and sor-
row. 1t appears that Mr. White met Mr..
Jonathan Gavitt at Point Icaco for the first
time. Their intercourse is said to have
been pleasant up TO the time of the attack,
although Gavitt was in Nicaragua on the
same business that Mr.. White was, and
considered him as an interloper. In the
evening, while swinging in their hammocks,
under the piazza, Gavitt sent to his room
for his pistol, as though he would take a
stroll. Upon its arrival, MI. White re-
marked that he would retire to his cham
Der. While walking to the door, Gavitt
shot White, the ball taking effect in the leg.
was performed, but the injured
man died on the seventh day. Gaviit was
at once placed in jail, and loaded with irons.
Gavitt is said TO bea native of Boston, where
he has wife and brother living, and has
himself written letter in which he says
" / had the misfortune, on the night of
the 9Th, to accidentally shoot MIR. Joseph
White. Business enemies are trying 10
make it out that | did it on purpose but
hope to be able TO prove TO the contrary. |
1t was one of those unfortunate affairs, |
which sometimes happen, that the best hu-
nan foresight could not avert"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08

the success even Of his (Anderson's) .torci-
be reseae, if things cpme to that extremity"
We might make similar quotations from
other English journals. The present pros
pect therefore, for the shareholders to make
slave-hunting ground of the British domin-
ion. will doubtless grow smaller by de-
grees, and beautifully less"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08

sweets infailibie Liniment is prepared from ID.
spe OF VI stephen Sweet of Connecticut The great
aua nas eeen used Ia his practice for the rwsrp
ssns " = without rival and will alleviate pain
speeuiy tnan any other preparation. For all Rhss
ana Nervous Disorders /. Is truly infalble and
lor Sores Wounds, srrains Bruises SC is scoA
ne ns,g, ana powerful Strengthening properties esds
i, ~oaaet and sstonishment Of all who have stf
hi tnsi over four hundred certificates Of remsfs
aals enres Performed by it within the last two yer
a''es' 'ais iaet. See advertisement 5s-eovli
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08
sg An intelligent geutlman in an adjoin'

ca An intelligent gentlman in an adjoin-
ing town writing US about the Convention
of States at Washington, expresses himself
very strongly against Compromising away
republican principles, He says; II think
if we give up anything, we had better give
up all; but ] say give up nothing. No
Compromise" If we must eat dirt than he
proposes that we pass the following resell
YES taken from Pittsburg paper, which
we heartily commend;
/. That we are sorry that we ever made
a Republican platform.
2. That We are sorry we have succeeded
in electing President.
8. That if the South will forgive us, we
promise never to do so again.
4, That hereafter we will eat as much
dirt and as often as our masters may desire.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08
Escape OF "a Cha rIcstOn soldier.

1t is becoming evident that many of tn,
soldiers of the rebel army are northern mel
pressed into the service of the traitors. A
young man escaped from Charleston, ant
arrived in Boston few days since. A re-
porter of the Boston Journal had an inter
view with him, and gives the following
account: -
Our reporter had an interview with the
young man this morning, and in the course
of limited and somewhat constrained con-
versation, some information was derived
which, coming from reliable source, direct
from the seat of rebellion, is of interest at
the present time.
The young man was employed as clerk
in large drug establishment in Charleston,
and upon the breaking out of the present
troubles he enlisted in the Palmetto Guard,
one Of the numerous volunteer companies
in Charleston.
He appears not to have sympalhized
with the secessionists, but rather than be
looked upon as disaffected party, he join
ed the company, as a matter of business,
rather than with any desire to throw off
his allegiance to the United States.
He does not pretend to Judge of the
motives of others in joining the rebel troops,
but from the tenor of his remarks upon the
subject of compulsatory enlistment, the in
ference is clear that hundreds of young men
are driven into the ranks by the force of.
public opinion.
The military companies at Charleston are
composed principally of young men, many
of whom are natives of New England and
other northern states, who were employed
as clerks and mechanics in and about Char
lesion.
The company, of which our informant
was a member, was one Of five stationed at
The lower end of Morris Island, near the
mouth of the harbor of Charleston. The
roops numbered about FIVE hundred men.
who are represented as being in fair state
IT discipline. Many of the officers have
'een service in the United States army,
while others, well educated in military tao
les lack experience.
AT the point where these troops were
small earthwork was thrown
Up on the margin of creek, and within |
his two pieces of ordnance of small caljbre /
we're mounted, not with the expectation of
'ssault, but for the purpose of preventing
arge barges or boats from entering the har.
'or under cover Of Morris Island.
The troops apparently lead gay and
asy life, faring well upon the best the mar
ct affords, being supplied with fresh pro-
isions from Charleston every day. Not
the attractions of the camp.
his mode of life is not to the taste of MANY.
nd deserlions are by no means unfreqaent.
The Palmetto Guard went into camp
nth one hundred and nine men, one third
whom had deserted at the time the Young
ian left His own release from position
hich had become distasteful to him was
ccomplished by stratagem.
Having received touching appeal from
is mother to return home, he obtained
ave of absence for twelve hours and went ,
4
to Charleston. After consulting with I
is intimate friends, he decided to leave. |
nd taking train at eleven o'clock at night
was soon beyond the boundaries of the |
ate, to which he has no desire or inten- {
on of returning
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08
Gov. Fairbanks Com n,issioners.

Mn. EpIToR I'll see by the Boston pa
pers Of to-day, that Gov. Fairbanks ha,
appointed certain gentlemen Commissioner,
for Vermont, to meet Commissioners from
other States at Washington, TO save tn,
Union. Win you tell your readers by what
authority or under what statute his excel.
lency has done this?
And then too, such board of Commits
sioners Each member of The Commission,
alone, may be well enough, but take them
all together, are they such men as will fairly
represent the people of Vermont? If the
city of Burlington must have taco of the
number, would it not have been as we'll to
have put on that Committee decent Doug
las Democrat--say Mr.. Bowdich No
one can object to Gov. Hall, of course, but
it is singular that it did not occur to his
Excellency to name at least one of that
commission from such men as Lawrence
Brainard, d. Z. Nicholson, ex- Gov. Fetch
er, Judge Pingry, or Judge Stoddard. Do
you remember when Gov. Fairbanks sat in
the Executive chair in 1852, that he in hot
haste appointed Judge Phelps U. S. s., in
place of VIM. Upham, deceased, when he
should have appointed ex-Gov. Coolidge,
or some one this side of the mountain
That blunder cost Gov, Fairbanks his Of
flee for the second term. Truly the scales
must be rather thick, or prominent before
his eyes, not TO have learned lesson then
If he had the wisdom of Gov. Morgan, or
Denison, he would have exercised 5usi-
ness prudence, at least, in his appointments.
The Douglas democrats are for the Union,
then why not let them be represented by
one in FIVE? Why pack board of Com
missioners in this way-wil you tell US
REPUBLICAN
We don't know as we can give any sat
lsfactory answer TO our correspondent, whose
letter we publish as sample of the mildest
Of an avalanche of complaints we have re-
ceived this week, relative to the appoint
nent OF Commissioners. In the first place.
Gov. Fairbanks has no authority TO APP
point Commissioners, and we presume he
claims none himself and that in this matter
he has either acted entirely on his own re-
or done as somebody has told
lim to. In the next place, his appointments,
We suspect, were conferred mainly upon
UGH Veimonters as he happened TO find in
New York. This is the most charitable
Reuse which we can make. 1t is there
pre- no wonder that the people of this part
the State were astonished to wake up
ast Monday morning, and find that tsco
should have been appointed
ON Burlington, four of the whole FIVE on
he west side of the Mountain, and one on
!, Senator Harris of Brattleboro, and he
onsidered citizen of New York, by many
ON this side of the State. We regret ;
lso to add that we have received frequent
omplaints of late, that our governor was
Fii'cted with spinal difficulty, owing main
! TO his depots in New Orleans and other {
,uthern points, for the sale of his scales. /
We still hope many of these accusations ,
e without foundation, and do not propose '
make further complaint at this time, be- /
,nd his appointment of commissioners, a
hich is universally regarded in this section
it'll the most decided disapprobation. '
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08

lief ,hat will be needed, and if the country
does not contribute seed for the people to
plant, even this relief viii not be sufficient.
Gen. Pomeroy's funds will be exhausted IN
paying the present freights, To establish
relief depots in the territory, money is
pressingy needed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08

Eaqs3ra oofet, Memphis, May IL, 1855
The sAfosFtHx. made BY the PennsyiyaniA Sail Mas
tacturins Company mo better article was ever nsbu
tutras and now, after giving IL fair trial. both
printing osee and IN tr fzily IN, prsarri h az *
y fully comes up % yoar recommendation Send as Va
oi ioar dozen, l., %. sTICKsEY
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08
SULLIVAN RAILROAD.

'" ~ I'm ARRANGEMENT.
ONa AND AFTER MONDAY, DEC 10, 1850, TRAiSs
- VIII run as follows:
- ~ -
ine FORMING Train viii leave windsorst Is. 4he
with trains from Montreal and ogdensbuss|
.aremeni at IS, and Charlestown ar Is A. NJ eeurs
De Fails with Cheshire Raiiroadfor Bcsct
~ FORESTER. and with yeruaes Valley Rsirs'-
rs p,tnsnsu arriving at New York at AS p NJ
isn rain will leave W in at l2 IS. p NJ TOT =
aa.Ns Of Trains from Montreal ogdeusburgh SO
s.'e'on,l clsremont n, h and charestown 1sA
eonnseting at Beiloss Pals Cheshire Raiiosdf
worcester. &C. also with Vernon WALLER Rsirsss
or springneid Ss arriving New York At ii 10, p
Ana with Rutland and burlington Rsirosa.
~ - M -
ms NAL Train win lea BelIoxs alta 20 Char
sos a, clarsmohtat Tsp NJ: con uecrins Nu-
ssr VITA Central kaiirosd forNontpeIier Burire
esese sfesnt Months -oyaenshurgh &e- andstNh'
s ane,,on Wit Passum psie Railroad Wells kss
szins- - $3.50 - -
Ine Eseaing Train wi1teave Bellows Fall. At 80
o. trains from Boston md New York Charlsfs~
- and CarrmoDt at - p NJ cenns ctr ~ Nins
t slth Vermont Central Karuad Montpelier Eurft
ssns kouse's Point. Montreal. axdsnshureh. Sc
EDWARD THOMPSON suFt
eaariestorr u. Tss 10 1859 u
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08

NEw YORK SENATORIAL NOMINATIONS.
The republican joint legislative caucus at
Albany. Saturday evening, nominated Ira
Harris for Z. S. Senator to succeed Mr..
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08

Z. 5. MINT AND MONEY TAKEN BY Tur
htBELs.-The U. S. assistant treasurer at
New Orleans refuses to give up at the order
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08
~ HoPE-PoETRY OF PHYsIc. :.
Lst the sick to Herrick 20.

who be sick, I'D like to know,
such cures his Pills do make
smiles, lovely smiles, shall deck the brow
where gieominess Is rampant now
And hope anew shall wake
u Herrieks matchless Pills startle III, peopl. viii
eucs ms Is the season 10 them Larg. boIu
20 cts boxes sloo See advertisement $685.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-02-08

tine question OF the right Of 3G0,oOO i.
holders to extend Slavery into The T.,
rios contrary to the intrests of som. I
100000 of whites in the United S,1
ANON
The non-slaycholdvrs who are i.,..
and kept so, are deceivedby the slayeLnI'
They are taught that their greatest -
ton to rise must be TO own negro w.
they arrive at a correct undersiandino !,
the days Of Slavery will of course bs :,
bered.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-11
A. CHALLENGE,

The members of Conpany III, End Regi-
ment Of lrxas Mounted Rifles, challenge
any company of volunteer cavalry in the
State OF Texas, for trial, drill for the
superiority.
sword, worth not less than $500, to he
awarded by the unsuccessful company to the
commandment OF the company TO whom shall
he awarded the superiority, by a committee
ofcomfetent d sintercs,ed military gen
tlemen. Arms and equipments to be equal
in each company. Amy gentleman comman
ding o company of volunteers, DESTROYS OF
accepting 'hcsahoye,chnllengc will address
the nndcis ;gned astoti me, place and pre-
liminaries. II. A. HAMMER,
c.gt Commanding Co md Rssa 1ss ,slei Rifles
Fort Clark, Texas, Nov. -, 1861.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-11
Res olatisns ef Thanks.

On the receipt Of the clo,hing ssnt by the
"Ladies Aid Society, Al Lancaster, Dallas
county, Texas, 10 company y, 9th Regiment
Texas Cavalry, meeting Of said company
was called al Scamp Mulberry" Arkansas,
December 9TH 1861, and the following pre-
aInble and resolutions we're unanimously
adopted, rTr
WHEREAS, The ladies OF Lancaster and Vi
cinity, prompted by feelings ospatrio,ism
as pure aud holy us ever W rmed the
heart OF dear woman, having formed
themselves into an aid Society" for the
relief Of the suffering soldiers "a
AND WHEREAS, This company having re-
ceiyed large amount OF clothing suitable
to our wants before leaving our homes
from their hands,
Asp wnERnAs, They have just sent us q
large assortment OF clothing, blankets,
&c, exactly suited to our present wants,
and sutiiciency to keep us comfortable
throughout the weary hours OF winter,
making an aggregate Of ever Two Thou
sand dollars worth of clothing, &C., furn-
ished US by them,
Ash WHEREAS, Said ladies have never So
lieiicd or received q single cent by way
OF remuneration; therefore be IL
Rssotroi, That we tender 10 said ladies
our deep and heartfelt thanks for their
timely aid in this dark hour Of our cau.-
pugn. s..l. rr.........
Resolved, That having received but little
from any other quarter 10 alleviate our con.
di'ion, wehope that We possess hearts that
can in some degree appreciate their kind
ness to us, feeling at the SAME time that VIC
"a m do. IL Il.
which never can be Cancelled.
Hesofred, That we neper, nevsr can forget
Than aud whether on the tented field on the
march, or amid the battles strife, We will
not make them blush when they rc,ur in
thought to the company they equipped for
the war .. -.
Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings
be sent TO the said .'ladies Aid Society,
and n copy be forwar cd to the pubishe,s
oil Tue Dallas Herald, and that they be re-
quested to publish the same
r. s. GUY,
Char Committee.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-11
A.gEs,inistvsstr :x Notice.

T thc November rrfn, ISL OF The Probate Court
J. " T4r!rnt coar ty,h he unGcrsignci yaS apIyniau
At.aai4,ra'rix os III estatc &c Y. p0wer drrs az
ID. AZ pcrSns hnsipg cloirns aSsinst tsic os,s's
arr aGgchy noiaed III SeE-at n" sSine pr9rsr.y
tbcriitsl.i, .,i acce ptanr - pruys, miihlu tho
tir.r creeetiled hy iar. Anl A. htsr j,niSttsi -
said cs a:e arcnotifcd aasd and settle thsir
s.,;,, and ar"nuuia isin-diaiely.
IutIErTE \. FuM LER, A51'gp;-a-n
T,s; Ho..h TcxrA.--ioGt.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-11
RecciYer,N Notice.

HAVING been appointed Receiver. under Tho So.
qursraiion Act ci Congress for the counties OF
Smith, FreHvne Lines one, Navarro, Ell.s, Dallas,
kaufman, Van Zthdt, Wood, Upshur and Hunt, sm
ready receive, from ths citizens OF these COUNTIES,
The reports and Statements II Is their duy to MAKE,
In regard 10 lands, debts and Other property belong
Jug u alien enemics, ur in which any alien enemy
owns any in crest.
In making their reports and statements, 1t is Ne.
oessry 10 set forth description ut he property, and
in regard 10 debts, III and residence OF ihcUrc.
dior wien due, anloun,s, credits, ii any, we'll an
the uan aud residence OF lac party owing tho same;
If II be perroual property, what kind, describing i
uams and rcsidente otowner, and in whose possession
must bc fully sol forth; ii lands, the OF The
original i;antec, namr aud residence II owner local
ivy, and number of acres, and. II 1t be DONE the
field no'ca of the tract, &c.
The "a eIDunt must be sworn TO before sCme JUS
tce of the Peace, or other anshorlaed. officer being
full and corr ect ana 49,
Persons who do not choose to make a voluntary
satelnen Will be prot ee!cd against under the QrOyi
sons Of the Seques,ration Act.
II Ia made the special duly all Agents, Attorneys
Partners, Trustees and other Rcpresen iycs Of such
proper ", OF holding and rolling IL, 10 speedily
infori lo Receiver for their Dis.rc. Of the same
and o make ont and render .cGouni Or fn sta
inrr hereof and, fur practicable to place tiir
eatacn his I5tIlds whcrenpoh such prrsonSs~lt is
provided by The Act, shall ba FULLY acquitted Of all
spOnshiliy for the properly and effects reported
and turned over And any such person wilfnliy fall
ing To Gve such information and account Tor such
properly, in his hands or under his control will b.
guilty Of high nlisdemcanor, and puns hah by Gnc
and imprisonment. - 't
BY til. further provisions of the Act, Merchsn ami
other persons iadr6fi TO citizens Of the States wish
which we arr ut war, become The debtors of.hcC MIDI
edcrae S utcs, instead of their Northern creditors
and Il Is made hrrduty render to The Reci,cr OF
t!erDts rict awrittet statement of their indeb ed
and hey are expected pay early lspraclca
bic, he iereSt that May have ;.crurd since the zls
dayof May, ISL. They may be allowed in rc-pcctio
tlepayhent ofthc principal, the delay and indu
gcncc, rom heir new crcdi ors, al Ia already az m'y
hereafter be prcsctbed by he laws If heir own Sla,e
in bchiitof piivate dcbs from citizen 10 eno hcr
am gratihcd at being able to state, that 80 FAR ~
have visited The counties Of my Disric,, Tho cit1sns
haze Toward aih slacriiy and ,hecruIncas to
perform heir fu under he law
Those vino como before in person viii be render.
ed every asSiaance IN preparing their answers accor
ding to The forms and requirements OF h. Act
NJ, A, LONG, R,c'iper, &C.
Tyier, Texas, December TO- Is l.