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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

stand with me, aud when once We ,ha'l have
peace rrsloicd-whcn W. shall lave pat
down rebellun-wlrn We shall have en-
Outraged fdelily-when peace AMI proS-
pcriIy shall again greet rs, then lei us see
il any part of any State Is oppressed, II
any individual is wrongcd IL amy are de-
privcd of their rights, see that quail and
exact justice is extended to alt This il a
great crisis, moi only in or affairs but IN
the affairs Of human liberty. The Angel
Of Freedom, after coursins over the wide
expanse Of waters in The Old World, found
no rest for the sole of her foot until she
lowered here. Here is her rcstin. place.
God of my fathers, o, protect her Let
us 90 forward to this great work Of preser-
walton not merely as members of political
parties. but as American citizens, cheers
bound to carry out the work our iorefaiherS
began, by the exercise Of every energy,
moral and material. Here is our glorious
Ship Of State, with its cnsigns streaming,
its Stars and Stripes so redolrnt Of hopc,
carrying glatlncss wherever seen by the
truc-hearled, and we hail il rs The noblest
emblem of earth. Heaven bless that no
bic ship.
"w We know what master hid thy keel
What workman wrought thy ribs Of steel
Who made each mast, and sail, and rope.
What anyis rang, what hammers beat
In what forge, at what heat
Were shaped the anchors Of thy hope
Mr.. Dickinson retired amid great cheer
ing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30
MIDDLEBURY CoLLEGE.-The annual

MIDDLEBURY CoLLEGE.-The annual
commencement exercises of Middlebury
college came off at that place on the 18th
and 10Th, with more than usual satisfaction
to all persons present. We believe old
Windham County has furnished more grad
yates at this institution, in proportion to
population, than any other county in the
State, aside from the immediate neighbor-
hood of Middlebury village. Our readers
will, of course, feel an interest in the pros
perity of their kind old alma mater. All
the proceedings and speaking are spoken of
in the highest terms. Edward Everett ad-
dressed the Ptitoniattesian Society, which
in itself was enough to call out a full gath
ering from neighboring towns. We have
not space for further comment, and give
only the names Of J. f. Pierce of IVES,
1ownshead, and Nathan Hall of West
Westminster, as among the graduating speak.
ers. Nine of the former graduates in due
course, were present TO receive their A.
Ms, and the Honorary degree was confer.
red upon the following named gentlemen
Prof ID. W. Iioyt, Fairfax, VT, Hon. +.
Z. Robbins, Ludlow, VT, and VIM. A. Shell.
don w. Newton Mass: and the Rev. John
Hoadly, Montreal, C. W., Rev J DiIler
Brookline, VT, Rev. Joseph Wickham
Manchester. W.. received the degree Of
/ ID. ID.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30
For the Bellows Falls Times
Peace Peace

What is the use Of crying peace, when
cry must be made, why not direct ii to those
in whose hands rests the power to grant p
1t is not for this government to determine
whether the country shall enjoy blest peace
and quietude, or whether its tranquility
shall continue TO be disturbed by unproyok-
ed intestine war. The government has but
one course to pursue, and that is TO sustain
itself and the constitution. When these are
assaulted, there must be war until the assail-
ants are subdued, or voluntarily cease
their sntagonism. Peace is desirable
Everybody wishes for peace if it can be
houorably and beneficially obtained.
But how can it be so obtained? In or
der to discover the solution of this problem
it is necessary TO inquire, what is the cause
of the war 1t happens that the cause is
not, like that of most wars, too complex for
anybody out of diplomatic circles to under
stand, but it stands out SO prominent, clear,
ard undisguised, that everybody can under
stand it. 1t is simply the refusal of par
ty conquered at the ballot-box, to submit to
the will of the people! The victors are
told by the rebels to surrender all their
cherished, characteristic, and distinctive
principles, and submit to theirs-that they
appeal from the ballot-box TO the battle
field-ihat the government shall not 60
peacably out of their hands-such is the
cause. Now, what shall be done? Shall
we pay premium TO rebellion, crown trea-
son with success, and inaugurate Mexi
can system of revolutions, and, while claim
ing TO have the spirits of men, basely sub
NIT ourselves without struggle to such
vile usurpation and dictation of the slave
holder? Can we do it ? Is there one, pro-
Tossing TO be democrat, in all the north
that would hare us do it? One who would
not curl upon US the lip of scorn, and re-
proach us with craven, cringing baseness,
should we do'it?
Would not peace founded on such a
basis, and obtained at such price, defeat
its own intent, and SOW the seeds of per.
petual series of wars? There is, then, nc
/, alternative--ihere is but one course to pur,
sue; and that is, TO prosecute this war, cos
what il may of blood and treasure, to tn,
submission, or to the grave of the last trait
or who has raised his rebellious arm agans
his country. For myself. had thousand
, times rather slumber in the patriots grave
than, living, 10 be obliged to reproach my
self with the shame of having advocated
peace with the stakeholder, on any basi
that he would accept. F.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

Mr.. DOUGLAS TO His PARTY.-The
last speech made by Mr. Douglas to his
party was at Chicago, on the first day OF
May last. In that speech he used these
words -
"Whoever is not prepared TO sacrifice
party organizations and platforms on the
altar of his country, DOES NOT DE-
SERVE THE SUPPORT AND COUN-
TENANCE OF HONEST PEOPLE.
We must cease discussing party issues,
make no alusion TO old party tests, have no
examinations and determinations, indulge in
no taunts one against the other, as TO who
has been the cause of these troubles"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

INCIDENTAL full account of the battle
in Missouri where Gen. Lyon was killed,
gives the following interesting incident of
one Of the Kansas companies -
"Company +. Capt Powell Clayton, halls
from Leavenworth. 1t went into the fight
70 strong, and come out of it with only 26
unframed men! At one time, when the
company was separated from the regiment,
ii joined another regiment supposed TO be
the LIST Iowa; but Capt Clayton suddenly
discovered that it was regiment Of the
enemy, led by Col Clarkson, formerly post
master of Leavenworth, and notorious
Border Ruffian. The rebels supposed them
to be an Arkansas company, and Capt
Clayton, with great presence of mind, did
nothing TO apprse his own men of their
danger; but cried out - Boys your are
crowding here; oblique to the right
They obeyed, and were 40 or 80 PAGES
away when the Rebels began TO be suspi-
cious, and one of their officers role up and
asked - What troops are you p First
Kansas was the Captains prompt reply
Who are your i am the Adiutant Of
the Missouri 5th.' Southern troops
Yes, Sir replied the Adjntan', putting
spurs to his horse; but in an instant Capt
Clayton dragged him TO the ground, and
with cooked pistol at his breast, command
ed him TO surrender, and give up bis sword
He obeyed; but by this time the Rehe
regiment had discovered the situation anC
presented their guns. Capt Clayton still
held the Adjutant by the collar, directly
in front of his little band, where he would
be the most exposed if the Rebels fred
and said - Order your regiment not tc
fire. The Adjutant not only refused to Dc
this, but ordered his men 10 open fire. re-
CARELESS of him. He was instantly bayon
eted and shot fatally. Rebel though he
was, he was certainly a brave fellow. Tho
} Missourians fired upon Capt Claytons it'll,
! Company, now only about 40 strong. bring
ing down about dozen men, The Karsa
boys replied with one volly, and then raj
for their lives, soon reaching one of on
regiments. But for the coolne.s of thei
J commander they must have been capture,
or quite cut TO pieces.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

term of ten select schools, all wi,L;.,
county.
L. n r. Fairbanks s. Co.of S. Ia
bury have secured large contract e,
manufacture Of harness irons for o,,a, %
use for ihe government, and lhey J.. J
ploying their whole force in ge,,ine on, !
work.
II. j. Richardson, teller of the hs,r =,
Vermont at Montpelier, has been or1.. I
to the navy yard at Brooklyn, for EXAM
ton in reference to the post Of ,x.;.,
paymaster in the navy.
In THE STAFf.-=We notice afo,s /,
appointments in Gen. McClellan's ,ta,r a.
of Capt. A. V. Colburn, Assistan, A%'
tant General. Capt. Colburn we bet6s''
Yermonter, and graduated at Yves, D..
Gov. Fairbanks endeavored withoo, :.
cess 10 secure him us the Colonel of N. .,
regiment.
A farmer in Hydeyark informs the No..
dealer that in his neishborhood, whea, IA
be almost failure. Many fields are ,0n
pletely destroyed by the weevil. Son.
fields In high localities, hitherto consiae,,
safe from the weevil are this year comOs,,.
ly destroyed; while one field on lower lana
sowed but two or three days later, has D,,,
TALLY escaped. lie says that he thiuh, A.
time of sowing has but little to do wilma.
matter of preservation against this iss.,,
but that if, while the grain is in blossom
windy weather prevails, the crop will /.
comparatively safe.
The RIGHT STUFr.-We unders,,l
that School District No. 4, in Bolton h,
turned out tcenty soldiers. We susOes
that no school district in the state has b4,,.
en- this. These are all men Injured to had
labor, and are competent to eat their dsIr
allowance, or to get along without it. The,
have enlisted for the war B,rli1s
Times.
FIRE IN HuNTISGToS.--A barn belo1,
ing to Mr.. Wilson Phillips in Huntings
was burned on Monday evening last, II
barn was filed with hay, and was fred u
some children carelessly playing with malch.
es. No insurance.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

ca Mr.. Hot, of Kentucky, another no.
bic old Roman, and democrat, who was faith
full among the faithless crew of Buchanan,
made patriotic speech in Boston on Tues
day last. He was against all compromise
with armed traitors. Aud now, democrats,
ii is for you to decide whether you will sup
port your old leaders, like Dickinson, Holt,
Dix, Butler, johnson, and host Of others, or
follow in the wake of the few who sympa-
thize with the rebels
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

egT We are happy to learn that Hon.
Andrew Tracy, Of whom we made mention
last week, was nominated for Governor, by
the convention at Montpelier, without his
knowledge or consent, and further that he
declines the nomination. We are also glad
to learn that he is hearty in his support Of
the government in putting down the rebel
lion of traitors. This is good news, and
leaves Mr.. Holbrook as the only regular
candidate in TIE field. There win of course
be votes sent out for other candidates, but
they will be the representatives of some
individuals OF cliques. Indeed, il is prob
able that Mr.. Tracy himself will receive
most of the scattering votes, as there is
not time for his declination to becom,
generally known throughout the State.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

At the Maine democratic State conyen-
lion held at Augusta week before last, f.
l. Luce made a speech for the Union.
which has the ring of the genuine metal.
lie concluded as follows: "Fhere IA a
great difference between supporting the
government and supporting the administra.
ton though some of you are so blind you
will not see it. 1t is not my purpose to
vote for Israel Washburn, Jr., nor need
acknowledge the doctrine Of the Chicago
platform neither will I pledge mys-lf Il
support all the acts of Lincoln and his Con.
sress but one thing be assured Of, that
viii support the administration to the nj
most of my power in all its efforts to crust
this damnable rebellion"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30
An Exciting Incident.

A member of the Connecticut 7th Reg
i'm mt Volunteers with Gen Banks Division,
in writing home relates the following incl
dent -
"On last Thursday was on the second
relief guard from / =. NJ. until | A. NJ,
when, as | was ireading my beat, guarding
two springs of water, thought ] saw an
object moving toward one Of the springs at
the furihcst end of my beat. | stood for a
moment and watched, when it remained
stationary, but when turned TO 90 on il
moved again. and at that | challenged, but
got no answer; then challenged again,
and was about TO do so for the third and
last time, when the thing sank on the ground
and began to move off. AT that fred, at
a distance of about six rods, when he fell
with a groan like BULL As soon as saw
him fall, got my neishboring sentry to
help me carry him TO the officer Of the
guard, to see where he was hurt. On ex-
animation, we found he was shot Gas the
doctors say in groin We had his wound
dressed and took him to the hospital, after
taking away from him pound and a hal
of arsenic, with which he was about tC
sweden our spring.
| The camp was thrown into some excite
ment by the shot We found a revolver OF
him and why he did not use it don't know
He is not fatally injured and am glad o
| it, as he deserves worse death"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

Trout BREEDING.-H. III. Stons, 4
Eden, has little pond, fed by large cai
spring, in which he has over 100 fine bnd
trout, some of which are very large. TA
pond was constructed some five years sss
and he then commenced the propagatio1 4
this beautiful species Of the finny tribe TIE
multiply very rapidly, and had not sou
graceless scamp or scamps stolen all the Pr
ceeds of his labors, some two years sinceh
would have had some large specimens ;
show. After the first stock were stolen \
procured new supply. Till this year h0'
ever, he has not succeeded in securing k
young progeny of his stock, they escaPg
through the barries he had placed in b
stream ; but this season he has succeeds
in saving them, and has in series of POOt
below the first almost an endless number 4
these sprightly little fellows. We saw Un'
of them in one pond, and though but ie'
days old, they are about an inch and
half in length.--Hydepark Neaosdeaisr.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30
windsor Con.ty Omcer..
MIR. Dickinson's speech.

We hope most sincerely that every read
er of our paper this week, who is a demo-
crat, will read the speech of Hon. Daniel
s. Dickinson. Always an undoubted dem
ocrat, he has right TO hearing at your
hands. To the republicans, too, it win be
refreshing and full of encouragement. We
give this speech as the only campaign doc
ument previous to our election. Read ii
well, ALL
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30
ss The Republican State Committee OF

e. The Republican State Committee OF
Massachusetts, have called State conven.
ton at Worcester on the first day of 0cto-
Der. 1t is addressed to "all citizens of the
commonwealth who are in favor of the I'm.
ION for the support Of the government, AM
tor vigorous prosecution of the wal
against wicked aud unprovoked rebellion
and who are determined in good faith and
without reservation to support the eonsii
nted authorities in all attempts to restor
the sway Of the constitution and laws to ey
cry portion of the country"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

GEN. SCoTT AND SENATOR WILSON.
"A correspondent at Washington informs
US that, at the close Of the late session Of
Congress, General Scott wrote letter TO
the Hon Henry Wilson, eomplimeniing him
very highly for the ability and zeal with
which he had served the country in lis ca
pacity as Chairman of the Military Com
mittee Of the Senate. General Wilson's
duties in this service were indeed most ar
dous, and there scems TO br but one opin-
ion as to the energetic and jndicious man
ner in which they were performed Boston
Journal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

How FREMONT WoRKs.-A gentlensal
who called upon General Fremont, at =
Louis, few days ago, on bushes Of 10 ~ ~
Importance than the equipment Of ~
regiment of cavalry, says that the iOil0aD'
conversation took place -
General Fremont can give you a ~
minutes; be brief and pointed, as my u''
is very much occupied.
Col --. / am -- OF -
My men are all enlisted; here are my nv
ter rolls. My boys are ready at The o''a
call. am elected their Colonel.
General Fremont Cooking over the
pers)-All right in order-seems !"
correct. Who are your references!
Col -~-. Mr. and Mr. -
General Frsmont-Very well--eaA !. !
morrow morning at ten minutes pas =
o'clock, and you shall have your aus
and if accede to your wishes your pr
will be ready.
At ten minutes past four precseg "a
informant was at the Generals door q,
flew open at his demand. AT TINS N n
hour the General was at his table wiz 4
papers before him. The Colonel mao' :
bow and was saluted thus = l..
General Fremont-Here are YOU
nments which will get you your eqals" -
Make haste and report yourself wiz Re
command 10 Gen -, and le' ~ 1,
a good report of you, as have no CO.. ~
shall from what your references say
bye. ~,
As our friend went out he found !.
dozen gentlemen in attendance N ~ -.
te-room waiting their turn for an a ~, !.
That's tie way that Fremont ", 3:
business and the above is indicative
hours he kecps.-Czioago IFis'ias'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

Goop.-Msyer Berrett, of Washington,
who recently refused &c take the oath of al-
legiance 70 the government, has been arrest
ed as traitor, and sent TO Fort La FAY.
cite as prisoner. That's right clear on,
the traitors at. the capital. II this work
had been done two months ago we should
have been better of, but never mind, tbs
government is now at work in good ear
nest.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

DO SLAVES DESIRE FREEDOM "A
correspondent writing from one of III,
camps in Virginia, gives the following re.
port of a conversation he held with "ebat.
tel belonging to Union man in the neigh.
borllood -
You ike slavery, don't you NO, sir
who ever liked to be slave 2 I've heard
many say that you who were slaves prefer.
red it TO freedom 1t isn't so;I sbopId
like to be free. Everybody wants to be
free. What do you want to be free for ?
What a queer question that is! Wbai
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

GS The republican county convention
OF Lamoille adopted the following patriotic
resolutions -
Whereas, Rebellion exists, and an un-
warrantable attempt is being made to over
throw our priceless constitution and dearly
bought government, therefore
ReSotred, That we will use every en-.
deavor IN our power, Shedding as little
blood as possible) TO suppress the existing
rebellion and TO that end will heartily co
operate with all true patriots, of whateve,
party or creed, now and forever.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30
The Tim q ~.
BELLOWS FALLS. AUG. 80, 1861,

81 APPEtL 70 All. LOYAL CITIZENS To "a
voR, FACILITATE, AND AID rus EFFORT 70
MAINTAIN IHE HONOR, tue INTEGRITY, AND ThE
ryIsrEScg oY ous sArIoSAL UNinS ANn TlIr
rfRrgTutTY or POPULAR GOVERNMENT, AND
10 rss WRONGS ALREADY LONG ENOUGH
ESpuREn"-. ibrdbam lincoln
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

81 A good republican in Westminster,
in closing letter to US, well says al do
believe that the most we have TO fear is po-
litical divisions at the north, and | think
great pains should be taken to keep us well
united"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

does anybody want to be free for z but
YOU cap's take care of yourself, it free, they
tell me-. why NOT, sir : We take care
of ourselves now, and make money for our
masters. II we didu', they would wish ns
dead right quick
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

APPOINTMENTS Fairbanks Ia
made the following appointments for ii
18th and 9th regiments -
l.. ii. Stoughton, Bellows Falls, CD
mel of the 4th regiment.
II. n. Wor,hen, Bradford, Lieut.. Cok
mel.
J. Halsey Cushman, bennington, Qug
ter Master.
C. b. Stoughtor, Bellows Falls, ADJ
tant.
DIR. Samuel j. Allen, Hartford, Surgec
DIR. Willard A. Child, Castleton, ASS
ant Surgeon.
/. A. Grant, of Bellows Falls, has be-
appointed Major of the 9Th regiment
DIR. VIM. Z. Russell, Middlebury, Sg
geon.
DIR. Henry C. Shaw, Waitsfeld, As.A
ant Surgeon.
The appointment of Colonel of the ID
regiment has been endercd by the cove
nor TO Capt. Henry Smalley of the US
Artillery, who is one of Gen. Dix's stat 4
Baltimore.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

And that is, fight for the Union, the whole
Union, and nothing but the Union. Let
every American citizen, instead of crying,
peace, peace, when there is no peace
rally upon the ramparts until Secession is
silenced ~ until the roar of artillery has
ceased. Then we shall have peace, eudur-
ing perpetual peace; and as monsters are
seldom born of the same generation, we
shall have no more of this Secession in the
present century or in the next. This Gov
eminent is the Government Of the Ameri-
can people. IL is ours 90 use, ours to enjoy,
hut it l. not ours TO subvert. We are trus-
tees. We are charged with sacred trusts.
All we have to do is 10 bask in the sunshine
of its blessings. But cursed be the unholy
ambition that attempts to destroy it. re.
gard him and treat him rs traitor TO BIZ
kind God will set mark upon him, too;
but IL viii not be like the mark set upon IN,
first murderer of msn-tcr that was set fol
saf-ty-but this will I've set for destruction
And God grant that il may be 50. Amen
IL viii be time enough TO struggle over VIII
shall administer the Government when W
are sure We have one 10 administer. III
who is not for il, is against il. have de
termined TO fight this battle out, but on n
political grounds. stand upon the eonsti
su,ionsI ground of my fathers. There
will stand, and animate my eountrymen I
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

USITg AZ A BASD oF BROTHERS, AND RES
CUE your GOVERNMENT AND ITS CAPITAL AND
Your COUNTRY yGom TuE ENEMY VINO NAVE
REEN THE ArTHbRs or YOUR CALAMITY
.Sephen 4 DOugbiS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

Five brothers of the Worthington iauIl
of Pawtucket, r. l., are in the fedsra
army and son of one of them is CapAa
in an Ohio regiment. A sixth brOiha
volunteered but having lost one Of h
fingers was not accepted.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

The Rev. MIR. Bennett, of Lockport.
thinks that every rebel should be rapped
on the head until h. cries ~ see u,irty-fa,,r
Stars ~ he Constellation Of Liberty"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30
Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. 2
Bridgeport, Sunday

LArER.-In cleaning out the Farmer
Office last night. U. S. mail bag was found
filled with papers addressed TO leading Sc
cesslonists in Alabama, Georgia and other
Southern States also some two hundred
billies and some curious letters we're dis
covered, exposing the treason of politicians
IN Hartford and elsewhere. One of the
editors of this secession paper has gone to
New Haven, and threatens to issue his
traitorous sheet at that place.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-30

"OrR UNIoS -Ir MUST AND SHALL nE IRE
SERVED .---Irs FRIENDS ARE OUR FRIENDS, AND
ms rogs ARE OUR FoEs. E,irard Bates,