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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21

The CoNTRABAND CHArrELs. - The
first invoice of Virginia property received
at Gen. Buffers camp consisted of eight
packages. Gen. Ashley was detailed to
examine and report.
"What are you going to do with us ~
the negroes asked.
Gen. Ashteg.---We shall not harm you.
Aggressive know that, but will sou
send US back? We want to know, because
if you don't, our friends will follow. They
wait to learn how we are treated.
Gen. Ashfey.-I have no authority to act,
but you may be sure that you won't be re.
turned to your masters for twent-four hours,
AT this about 200 volunteers, who had
gathered about, from VARIOUS regiments,
and all parties present, clapped their hands
and cheered, showing the sentiment Of the
soldiers. Gen. Ashley then examined the
eight separately, and seemed to understand
their situation, and to feel with one of their
number, an old Methodist class-leader, who
said that they were like the children of Is
rael in Egypt, they knew that deliverancs
was "gwine to come i but how, was not SO
clear. But the war was something toward
it. They had, waited quietly since sopr
temter, .when we made up our minds that
the North was too strong for the South"
"Who are we? 2 asked Gen. Ashley.
"Mas,ers and slaves both was the reply.
The next day, according to their proph-
ecy, 40 or 90 more game into camp:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21

HOME LIFE.-Even as the sunbeam is
composed of millions of minute rays, the
home light must be constituted of little ten
dernesses, kindly looks, sweet laughter, gem
tie words and loving counsel. II must not
be like the torcn-blaze Of unnatural excite
ment, which is easily quenched but like
the serene, chastened light which burns as
safely in the dry east wind as in the stillest
atmosphere. Let each bear the others bur-
den the while; let each cultivate the NUT
ual confidence, which is gift capable of
increase and improvement and soon it will
be found that kindliness will spring up on
every side, displacing constitutional insult
ability, want of mutual knowledge, even as
we have seen sweet yiolets and primroses
dispelling the gloom of the gray sea-rocks.
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into the city, ard up to the Capitol, on ap-
ploachiug which his horse was shot from,
under him by ore Of Eamey's men, who
had concealed himself in house for that
Object. The house was Immediately en-
ter d, the inmates put TO the sword, and
contents burned. A vollry was fired into
the windows Of the capitol when the troops
entered. Cockburn took the Speakers
chair. and asked the question, :" Shall this
harbot Of Yankee democracy be burned
All for it say ayel" lie reversed the
question, pronounced the motion carried,
aud ordered the torch put 10 tie building.
1t was soon in flames.
As prudential step, the Secretary of
the Navy ordered Commodore Tingey to
fire the Navy Yard, which with the sloop.
of-war Argus, Uen guns,) five armed barses,
two gunboa,s, and all the naval stores, were
consigned TO the flames.
The British troops then proceeded TO the
Treasury and the President mausian. both
OF which they fired-the President having
retreated, with his Cabinet, on horseback
across the Potomac. That night the army
encamped on Capitol Hill, and were ex-
der, which added intensity of awe to The
dismal scenes which had just been enacted.
During the night a grand nephew of Gen.
Washington rashly attacked the sentries,
and was shot down. The lDrg bridge was
simultaneously fred at each end, by the
opposing paries--each apprcEensive Of an
attack by the other.
Next morning The British burned tile
buildings connected with The Navy and War
Departments destroyed the material IN
tue National lntelligencer Office, and threw
the type out of the window; destroyed the
remaining buildings about the navy yard
and at GIeenleafs Point threw torch
into a well where a large quantity of pow
der was concealed, which exploded, des-
troying nearly one hundred OF the British
troops, scattering their mutilaled remains
in every direction. A frightful tornado i'm
mediately swept over the city, destroying
buildings and property, az if in compl' ton
of the general work Of destruction. Very
many Of the enemy ard Of the inhabitants
were buried in the ruins of the buildings
blown down. The enemy, alarmed for
their own safety, withdrew from the city in
the evening, and hurried towards the place
of embarkation.
After the lapse of half century Of
peaceful prosperity and rapid progress in
the arts and commerce, Washington is again
threatened with invasion under vastly diff
ferent circumstances from these on the for
mer occasion. Then we met a foreign foe
and the sympathies OF the whole nation
were bound together as one united people
Now the enemy, or rather the enmity, has
arisen among ourselves, and we propose tc
dash from our lips the cup Of bliss 50 !ong en-
joyed and throw the nation into fratricida
war, instigated through the wickedness o
political tanaticsm, North and South
Philadelphia Press.
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MEXICAN DANCING. - A man and a
woman stood facing each other, an old man
tmkled guitar, producing o strange, nlon0tv
onous tuue, and the two DANGERS stamped
with their feet, and moved their arms and
bodies about in time 10 the music, throwing
themselves int voluptuous attitudes, which
evidently met with the approval OF the by-
stauders, though 10 US, who did not see with
Indian eyes, they seemed anything but beau.
tiful, When the danseuse had tired out one
partner, another took his place. An adm;s-
ing crowd stood round or sat on the stone
benches, smoking cigarettes, and looking on
grasely and silently, with eyidentenjoyment,
just as we saw il, it would go on probably
half through the night, one couple, or per,
laps two, keeping it up constantly, the rest
looking on and refreshing themselves from
time to time with raw spirits. Though in.
ferior to Eastern dancing, il resembled il
most strikingly, my companion said. II
has little to do with the really beautiful and
artistic dancing Of Old Spain, but seems to
be the same that the people delighted i4
long before they ever saw q white man.
Montezuma's palace contained perfect cols
ony of professional dancers, whose sole
business it was to entertain him with thtir
performances.
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Is Tue EYE As INpgx or CnARAc-
TER !-An English writer descauting upnI
his subject says:--
TWe question whether there Il real.y o
blue eye, excerpt in persons Of low, iya,-
phaiic temperament, and then il is invari-
ably a sign of weakness of mind and body.
l,igh, aud dark grey eyes are the most
common, and they are generally the index
TO a robust constitution and energetic char
acier. The majority of great men, Well.
ington and Napolean for instance, had such
eyes, The brown eye is reflective, and has
unlathomable depths Thoughtful men and
women have il. The hazel eye Is the most
iitful, because il assumes different colors in
different lights, and may be said to belong
TO merry and caprieious disposisinns. The
black eye Is associated with passion and
genius. 1t is essentially an oriental eye,
and its proper climate is the torrid zone.--7
But whatever may be the color Of the eye,
it is the expression of the face that should
be studied A popular authoress (Mrs. FL.
lis) says Interesting people most alwsys
have eyes that tell they are so. Such eyes
may be black, blue. or grey they may ha
Of any form, though we fancy not quito ser
in any manner, hnt they always conyey an
idea Of extraordinary capabiliiy, both II the
way OF receiving and giving out whatever
subject is oonYersed upon; they seem when
attentive, to be engaged in following tho
subject out TO its rcmotest bearings, and
then returning TO beam forth what they
have discovered. Eyes Of this kind may
easily make acquaintances without the oef,
emony Of introduction, This is probably
the true solution of the mystery al loye ~
first sight
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21
The Republic not Gone.

The Boston Post, the most staunch OF
democratic papers in New England, con-
cludes long article on 1Hr. Russell of the
London Times, as follows -
But we cannot drop him, until we refer
TO his final conclusion in his last letter, for
it is sad one. He gravely says that" what
ever may be the result OF all these diverse
actions, the Great Republic is gone" Had
he slight thrill of aristocratic pleasure in
pronouncing these words hali-smothered
satisfaction that woulI become Palmer
sion or a Derby, or any other representa-
tive of the old British school Ii not, why
such haste in announcing such conclusion.
Has he Jared better at the hands of En-
clsh Lords than Jared his brothers of Ire
land, Grattan, Sheridan and Burke, and
does he SO willingly outstrip them in the
race for loyal favor as to forget the liberty
which they SO deyoutly worshipped? We
ask Mr.. Russell 10 write another letter and
tell what the freemen of the North have
done; to write and tell Europe that they
have done what no nation or people in Eu-
rope could do; that they calmly watched
their Southern brother in his turbulent dis
content, believing that he would soon see
his folly and mis- danger; that while they
watched, they still pursued the peaceful
occupations Of life, and had faith that
when tha, discomfort burst into the thunder
of cannon against the sacred flag. the next
day half a million OF men, freemen, were
ready for the field, TO rebuke that iurbu-
lence, and yet TO take that brother by the
hand, when he had again returned to hi
loyalty. No, the Great Republic is not
gone, AID il will not 90. until long after the
celebrated New ZealaDder has SAT upon
the broken arch OF London Bridge and
sketched the ruins of ST. Paurs.'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21

A probable truthful story of one Of Ben
Buffers shrewd professional freaks is told
by young factory girl, formerly employed
in one Of the Lowell mills. She had been
discharged, and the corporation refusing 10
pay her, she sought legal redress and re-
tanned Mr.. Butler for counsel. He listened
to her case with much interest, and after
wards Consulted the representative Of the
corporation, who still refused to pay the
girl her wages. Butler then issued writ,
and attached the main water wheel Of the
establishment, and by bringing the whole
manufaciory TO stop, the corporation rath-
er than allow their mills TO remain idle and
await the laws delay, paid the girl hsr
wages and resumed operations.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21
EVERY FAMILY
SHOULD HAVE A
HYDRo-aiAGNETIC sIPHo.

rHE PREVENTION CURE DISEASES TIE
AND SEXUAL ORGANS TUE KtDSEys, STOMACH
BOWELS PREVENTION CONCEPTION
This SPho when used prevents and Nervous De
biity, Costiyeness Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint Headache,
Lecachorrles Whites. Pnoapsus. Uteri Falling Of the
Womb. obstructed MensTaton aud all complaints Of the
Urinsl Organs, Kidneys and Bowels.
The Spho enables all to prevent and cure disease without
drugs herbs pills, nosrums u j. perfectly
safe il will last etime without getng out OF ORDER
and fails; IL simple, aud be used by child II
magIcaly and chemically removing, absorbing and
destroying all morbid secretons and poisonous matter in
the system 1t Is pleasant to imports strength and life
the body enisens the spirits mpars ehecrunes the
mind and gives tone and elasticity to all who it. that
viii last for years IL enables those whose health cir
do permit increase Of family, 10 regulate
limit their offspring, hnt must be used during Pre
nancy a il would produce mscarriaze.
We ssd srffs eaca Sao important rfrafs aud eoada
ai izYea fias, for fse AursJ. asf ttose contemplating
MaTTiags also, fHA aireeiioHs for ifs Hse
Psu SoT 10 ONE,
Single ones IS: cheaper quality, 50. Each Is
TarteL They securely packed, and forwarded to all
parts Of the country. Address,
DR. J. RUSSELL
tBox b. u1-l0l BEooKlrS, New XOrk-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21
Washing Machine
4 will do Washing, starchinz and w ring
i'm

FHiS machine has been thoroughly tested for the last six
months and found 20 do all that IL designed to do
It IL adapted to all kinds of clothes, from pocket handker
chief bed quilt. You wiring your clothes in less
than quarter of the time and much dryer that they
will dry half the time and inure your clothes
half much when twisted by hand. This machine
Is formed with spring rolls covered with rubber, aud
constructed together with great pressure, and turn
fast and easy The springs IN the rolls contrucnd
yield tbs the centre, where the bulk of the
clothes conducted they pass between them By this
clothes that they through nearly dry enough TO iron
However the garment may BE- il receives an equal
Of The clothes washed by this machine
will require rubbing except the direst parts, such
collars ard wristbands. which will require but slight rub
with the hands
The machinei Baey's patent and the subscriber has
bought the right Of manufacture and sale for Mndham and
Windsor counties Price Sl2O0 A. S. CLARK.
Bellows Falls Vt. Feb. 3, 1861.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21

We have little frieni of the name Of
Freddy, who i less than four years old
His sister, who is not quite a ysar old, wa;
sitting in her fathers hap ons day, crying
and fre;ting for her mother, who had gone
away, when Freddy turned to her. and
said in the most earnest manner possible
. There, Alice, you've cried enough thers..
no use fretiing any more; moth-rs goIt
away, and father don't keep the article WV
want."-HDper,s Naqa-ias
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21

OUR GENERALs. - Gen. Scott entered
the army IN 1908; he was educated for the
bar; he is 13. Gen. Wool entered the ar
my in 1872. with the rank Of captain. Gen
Harney entered the army in 1878, as I'd
lieutenant of the first infantry; he was
born in Kentucky; he Is 65 years of age.
Brevett Brisadier General Joseph g. Tot
ten. Col. Of Engineers, is one OF the oldest
officers in the army. having entered it frsI
Connecticut in 1906; he resigned in 1SO6,
and war appointed 2d lieutenant of Engi-
neers in 1903.
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For the Bellows Falls Times
THE VERMONT GIRLS SONG.

ask not the grandeur Of monarchs for ne,
Nor wealth that Is hid In deep rolling sea
But ask that the land which hath given me birth
Shall still be the brightest, the truest of earth.
love to remember the heroes OF old,
Who fought for country through hardships unit told
And It's giainess TO know we have heroes to-day
Who j1in in the combat nobly as they
Then has en- ye brave ones our country TO save
No longer let traitors their false hanners.Save;
Aud trust that the lover, the husband aud friend
VIII i've while our banner they brayely defend,
Go forth on your mission, and fight if ye must,
Till trtitorons weapons laid In the dust
To God and our Union be faithful aud true,
And We work for the braves meath the red white
and blue.
Most dear these true hearts pride and delight,
But freely We give them to battle for right,
Then onward Nermouters! rights to deiend,
And while Son aTeabsent this pray CT shall ascend.
May God bless the faithful, the and the just,
And gladden. their heart homes with kindness and trust
And when from Union each Is removed,
Return them all safely to those they have loved
MARrLA.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,

FFfIIlTUFIlI II N
Benevolent Instution established hy special Enow-
ment, for the Relief of the sick aud Dsfre afflicted
with Niruiept and Chrcnic Diseases and especially for th
Cure a Diseases OF che Sexual Organs
Nj EDiCAL ADVICE given gratis b. thr Acting Surgeon.
vi VALUABLE REPORTS on Spernziarrhoea- sni other
Dssss the sexual Organs. aud thu NEW REMEDIES
employed in tie Deusary. sent IN si envciore FREE II
chsrre Tyo F thre StamIs r EosIsge aeceptab.e Ad-
rti-4siphia. Pa lEl4
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THE
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%yersaI Confidence aud Patronage. For
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s and Gentleulen ell parts Of the world testify
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3py head and threatening make me bald.
p this unpleasant pneficsment, / was induced TO try
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POWERS lnsTlTuTE,
BernardstOn, Mass.

CCEssrBLR by Railroad, arst station below south YER
"A non Junction.
Fall Winter and Spring Terms Of II weeAJ each begin
last Wednesdays of Aug Nov and Feb respectively
Largeand beautiful Institute Buildings Extensive Appat
aus Agricultural Department Club for health
f exercise and the ost Popuarau Expere loed Teach
ers, are among its Advantages.
l.. Y. WARD, A. NJ Principal,
Mrs. v. II. WARD, Teacher OF rnament ta Department.
Miss 5, l.. LEACH, Preceptress;
SEvEtIN SCliNELL, Native ofermany Teacher Of Ger
man;
l.. o EMERSON, Teacher of Music instrumental Vocal
and other able Teachers.
Daily Lectures from the Principal in the Preparation OF
Teachers, aud from Gentlemen Of High Scientific Attain
ment before the Agricultural Department will be given
Letters for Rooms for Self fBoardin2 Board may be
sent to L y. WARD, Bernsrdstos Mass Board Including
all Incidental Expenses Is furnished In private families and
at the cushman Hail. under the Teachers At 81 rs
per week. 80
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21
Prices Lower
Sugars and Groceries Down,

THE subscriber has just received superior 10, Of
les which he is selling az prices low can be found
any other place. J. q. WlGHfMAN.
Bellows Fails, Feb. %, 1861
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IONS River.---BOOls & Shoes
M. i. AmSd0u.

nos on hand the largest and best assors1uCnt cf
- Wonenis, and childsen's Boots and shr-s
q 81 le zna make. urrei to the rub-
P.-se OF vicinity; and they -oid at ow AZ
tnan heressfore- Al Of which will b proved
\ ks=r, April 10, 1851.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21
New Feed Cutter.

rIE subscriber having purchased the right to manufac-
l. ture and sell in Windhau County, W. W. Hollman's
Patent Feed Cutter would give notice that he is ready
10 furnish tie same.
The attention of Farmers and all who have stock to feed
is invited this Machine the best aud cheapest thing for
cutting hay straw in IL Is smp n
rangcment efficient ia execution aud liable get out
Of repair. 1t Is seledng and be guageI cut
the feed from ouehalf inch three inches ia length
WM. STONE.
Bellows Fall August l. 1860. 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21

A Scorcu CANSApAL lady adser-
itses in Il Glasgow paper that size wants a
gentleman for -brcakf:ll and { a"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21

1t is less dangerous 10 have a prudent
enemy than an indiscreet friend.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-06-21

OOO POUNDS POTASH, saP~rsOr srticl., at I.
IVUV Is AIMS & WILSON