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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06
Decisive Battles of the World.

Decisive Battles of the World.
The decisive battles. Of the world, those
of which, to use Halam's words, a contrary
result would have essentially varied the
drama Of the world in all its subsequent
scenes, are numbered as fifteen by Profess
sor Cresay, who fills the chair of ancient
and modern history in the University of
London. They are the grand subject Of
two volumes by him, lately from Bentley's
press, and are =
l. The battle of Marathon, fought 400
B. c., in which the Greeks. under Themos-
tacles, defeated the Persians under Darius,
thereby turning back the tide of Asiatic in
vasion, which else would have swept over
Europe.
2. The battle of Syracuse, 416 B. c., in
which the Athenian power was broken, and
the west of Europe saved from Greek do
minion.
8. The battle of Arabella, 331 II. c.. in
which Alexander, by a defeat of Darius,
established his power in Asia, and by the
introduction of European civilization, pro-
duced an effect which may yet be traced
there.
4. The battle of Metaurus, fought POS
b. c., the Romans under Consul Nero de-
feating the Carthagenians under Hasdrubal,
and by which the supremacy of the great
republic was established.
8. The victory of Armenius, A. d. s,
over the Roman legions under Venus, which
secured Gaul from Roman domination.
6. The battle of Chalons, A. d. 451, in
which Actius defeated Atilla, the Hun, the
self-styled Scourgeo of God," and saved Eu-
rope from entire devastation.
Z. The battle Of Tours, A. d. 735, in
which Charles Martel, by the defeat of the
Saraeens, averted the Mahommedan yoke
from Europe.
s. The battle of Hastings, A. D. l006,
in which William of Normandy was victo-
rious over the Anglo-Saxon Harold, and the
result of which was the formation of the
Angle Norman nation which is now domi-
nant in the world.
.. Tie battle of Orleans, A. d. 1929, in
which the English were defeated, and the
independent existence of France secured.
10. The defeat of the Spanish armada
A. D. 1858, which crushed the hopes o.
papacy in England.
II. The battle Of Blenheim, A. d. 1904
in which Marlboro, by defeat of Tallard
broke the power and crushed the ambition:
scheme of Louis NV.
u. The defeat of Charles XII, by Peter
the Great at Pultowa, A. ID. 1909, which
secured the stability of the Muscovite EN-.
pire.
13 The battle of Saratoga, A. d. l777
in which Gen. Gates defeated Burgoyne
and which decided the contest in favor o
The American revolutionists, by making
France their ally, and other European pow
ers friendly 10 them.
IA The battle of yalmy, A. d. 1892, IN
which the continental allies, under the Duke
of Brunswick, were defeated by the Frenel
under Dumour;ez, without which tie French
revelation would have been stayed.
10. The battle of Waterloo, AID. 1915
in which the Duke of Wellington hopelessly
defeated Napoleon, and saved Europe from
his grasping ambition.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06

A man had migrated from church to
church, breaking up each as he passed. At
length he found himself in Presbyterian
church, where he was making great pro-
gress. The preacher, in great distress, said
TO one of his elders :-"Wlat shall We do
with him 7" "Oh!" replied the elder. II
have been praying the Lord to send him 10
h--l." "Oh, brother, what do you mean: p
"Mean what say i hope he viii get to
ii; he would do good there; he would
break up the estahl shment in six weeks
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06
EVERY FAMILY
SHOULD HAVE A
uvpRO-NAGNETIC SIpUO,

N rar PREVENTION AND cuRE or ALI DISEASES or rnE
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,yp BowgLs, AND PREVENTION OF ooNcgrrloS
A. sisho aAeu used, prevents and cures Nervous De
Costi,eness Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Headache
borriaa or Whites, Proapsns, uer OF Falling of the
IN obstruced MenstIation and all complaints Of the
rnal organs, Kidneys and Bowels,
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s to drugs herbs pills, nostrums II 4 perfectly
n sin last lilttlne, without getting out of order
e,c fs: Il is dmple, aud be used by child Il
nsrnatically and chemically removing, absorbing and
rr,,r all morbid secretious and poisonous matter IN
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. boly envens the SPIRITS mparts eheerfuiness 70 the
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fAu NOT 10 sEcuRE oNe.
rre ones s. a cheaper quality, 50 Zach one Is WA
Sel They are securely packed, and forwarded to alt
4 Of the country, Address, .,..,..
IROx 81 tl-l0l BRooKLYS, New xorK.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06

mrs snuff has thoroughly provcditself 10 b. the best
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us, Il purges ont All Obstructoas Strengthens the
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recommended BY many Of the best Physicians, and is
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re taa tNenty fte yesEs experience has proved It's
value aud at this moment stands Ill gher than ever
*Fe
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sl in our wholesale trade, chceFfully state, that We
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3sommon diseases Of tho Head /"
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS. a FAC
II the signature q the proprietor ChaEes Bowen
&,cry bottle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06

Tng ScorcH DESCENT or OUR GEN.
ERALs.-General Mcclellan is descendant
Of very ancient and illustrious Galloway
famiiy-ihe McClellan's Of Kircudbright
and Bombie, allied to the ancient " knights
Of LocAniyar." The family were ennobIed
by Charles |, in 1855, the then representa-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06

The circulation of the Louisville Courier
a Secession paper, having been prohibited
in St Louis by the provost marshal, that
paper howls like bear with sore head.
The Louisville Journal which has been
suppressed within the rebel states, adminis-
ters sarcastic consolation to its neighbor,
saying -" But new cup Of the same sort
is put to your own lips, and--Lordl what
a face you make ! You ought to be ashamed
of yourself"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06

81 WISH / WAS IN DIxIE-"-An am.
bilious party of juvenile PhiladeIphians
we're recently serenading a pretty daughter
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06
Every Horse Owner

&d have this temedy az hand for its Timely al the
tappearanre 81 Iaaeness will eeetaay prevent those
hable diseas, % which all horses are liable, aud which
Rer many otherwise vauabe horses nearly worthless
Der four bunderd voluntary testimonials 70 the wonder
curative properties Of this lnmsnt have been received
the last years AMI many Of them FROM persons
p highest ranks OF n e.
kUfIoN. 10 avoid imposition, observe the Signature
Likeness OF Or Stephen Sweet every label and also
fpaen Sweets lnfhle lniment blown in the glass Of
bottle without which genuine.
FOEARDSON = CO, Sole Pruprieors, Norwich, Ct
u sae BY Z. U, SMITH Montpelier, general agent
te. 3G-eow-ly
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06
DR.. SWEETS
[nfallible Linilnent,
eREAT EXrERAAL REMEpY


RHEUMATISM, GoUr, NEURALGIA. LUMBAGo,
{iPf NECK AND JOINTS, spRAISs, BRUISES CUTS
fND WOUNDS, PILES, HEADACHE, AND ALL
4 kAEbdAflC AND NEKN0ks DISORDERS.
al Of NhIeh it speedy aud certain remedy, and
rer fails rhs Liuimentts prepared from the reeipcoi
Etephee Sweet Of G1nneeicat, the famous bone setter
been use In his practice for than twenty years
! the nsost astonishing success,
AN ALbENIAT0R or PAIN, Il is unrivaiei by any
ration ifra tire puhBe 81 waieh The most skeptical
b. eonviaeei by q single trial
bis Liumeut will cure rapidly and radically kuFuNArf
BRDgAs every KNIT and in thousands ofcases where it
been used it has never been known TO fail.
gR NEURALGIA II aili afford immediate relief In every
II however distressing.
will relieve this worst eases AEDACfIEn ia three min
4 &hni is warranted % DO H.
BOTH ACHE also will It cure instantly
II NERVOUS DEBILITY AND GEN EllAL LASSITUnE
" rom imprndenee excess, this Liuinent Is most
n aud nnfsiiiDg remedy, Arting directly upon the
tissues, strengthens and reyiyes the system, and
res it 10 elasticity and yieor.
DR PtbES-As external remedy, claim that Il IS
Sc known and se ehallenge the world 20 produce an
Every victim of this distressing complaint should
trial for it Niil not fail 70 Afford immediate relief
ID majority nf cases will effect rtdfsfti cure.
4INSY AND THROAT Hre sometimes extremely maiig-
and dangerous but Timely application Of this lnim-
kkiIi never fail 10 cure
RAINs are sometimes yery Obstinate and enlargement
u joints is liabe fnegleetsd The case
be conquered By this Liniment in two or threo days
BUSES. GuTs, WOUNDS SORES. ULCERS, BURNS
D ScALDS yield readily TO the wonderful healing pro-
- Of DIR. SWEETS I&FALLlBLE LiAIMENr, when
according 10 iissctipns. Also, CHiLBLAINS FROST
BEET AND INSECT RITES AND STTNGS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06

Would you know what men think of your
conduct, make sure of your oAn opinion Of
IT. II doubtful of that, it were as well nc.
70 inquire.
Last line On this rage. 7zat's 50.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-09-06
Barre Academy.

GIE FALL TERM begins on Thursday. August 10Th
The prescribed Course Of study and Board of exper
Teachers afford az Barre Academy eGeecat facilities
uruing education preIarative for eulcge business
/. n CAMP. A. NJ, Teacher Of Vocal Music
], Vi. THATCHER, A. b.. Assistant Principal
y rniclcnt teachers are employed.
J. 5, spApLnING. Principal
IT, August g. 1861. s2Sl
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
Points of ooncen.ranon Of Troops.

There are at present two points in the
country on which public attention is anx-
iously fixed, because the Federal Govern
ment and the Secessionists are rapidly
concentrating troops and munitions of
war at Or near those poiats.
The 6rst of these points, and the one
where the military preparations are the
most formidable, is Washington City and
environs, including Alexandria, Annapo.
lis, Baltimore, Harper's Ferry, and other
places, extending as far southwark as
Norfolk and Richmond.
While the Federal Government is con.
centratiag troops and strengthening it's
positions in Washington City and Mary
land, the secession forces appear to be
gathering and consolidating at various
points in Virginia, with a view to NEE,
and repel any invasion of her soil by the
Federal troops. From present appear
ances, hostile encounter in that quarter
cannot be long postponed.
The other point, which is assuming al
most as great Importance in the eyes o
the people in the West, is Cairo, in Hi
nois. situated at the confluence of thu
Ohio and Mississippi rivers, where tn
United States Government has established
u regular and permanent camp, and wher
lit is steadily concentrating troops ant
warlike stores.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
Policy of the Administration.

NEW YoRK, May s.--A gentleman of
this city. bearer of dispatches TO Wash
ington, reports his conversation with Sec.
retary Seward lie told Mr.. Seward
of the determined feeling of New York to
sustain the Government and energetic ac-
ton was expected of the Government
Mr.. Seward replied that the people should
not be disappointed and he thought they
would be well satisfied with what would
take place in a very few days.
This gentleman also had a convt rsa,ion
with Postmaster General Blair, who gave
him the programme of the Government,
and thinks it will be effective in queling
the disturbances. Troops will probably
be sent to New Orleans. Mr.. Blair thinks
the war will be short, spirited and ener
getic.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
SENATOR DOUGLAS.

We see it suggested by some of the
Washington letter writers that, if q civilian
is appointed Commander ,chief in the
Army, Senator DOUGLAS would be most
excellent selection. The Little Giant"
has got any quantity of energy and 60
aheaditiyeness in his composition, posses
ses uhiverSalisy of talent that is remark
able, aud, though without experience, it
is more than likely that he would make o
good military commander. His force OF
character and native intellect would be
felt and recognized in the Army as well
as in the Senate. For any place requiring
action ard energy, Mr. DOUGLAS is pre-
eminently the man.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
A Protest..

We protest against the disposition
manifested at all public gatherings by a
certain class of speakers, who invariably
make themselves conspicuous, to cram
republicanism down the throats Of all tie
people. We have unhesitatingly signi.
fed our determination to stand by and
support our Government in its present
emergency. The democracy of the North
are united in the same determination
The democratic party are not willing to
see the flag of the Union trailing in the
dust. But in thus standing by and pro.
tecting that flag, We by no means, nor
does the democratic party, approve of the
administration of Mr. Lincoln. nor do
we or they consider for moment that
this war is without cause on their part.
We simply suspend inquiry, during the
pendency of the dangers, into the policy
that has been pursued, upon the frequent.
ly avowed principle that, right or wrong.
the Government is to be maintained.
This being the disposition of the demo,
cratic masses, who constitute large pro.
portion of the volunteers now enrolling
their names for the defense of the nation
al flag, and who largely compose the
gatherings that are held daily, how dis
courteous it is, to use no stronger term,
for republican speakers to. drag into their
remarks, as they invariably do, studied
and elaborate arguments in defense of the
policy that ha, been pursued by the ad-
ministration. Again We say we protest
against it. The democratic party does
not endorse the administration of Abra-
ham Lincoln more now than formerly
Detroit Free Press.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
Too Late.

q A correspondent suggests that the best
method of settling the present war would
be to hang twenty Northern Abolitionis,s
and the same number of Southern ultras.
We dissent. We fear that it is no longer
10 the power of conservative and Consti-
tutien-loving men to terminate this wild
sectional excitement without bloodshed
Had a fair share of extremists on both
sides been hung two years ago, our coun
try might have now enjoyed peace instead
of being desolated by war But now it
is too late to do anything till the horrors
of civil war shall have brought the people
to their senses. Some day these will re-
tnrn, and then there will be terrible
reckoning for those who have inflicted on
us>all this disaster.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
From Montgomery.

MONTGOMERY, ALA Wednesday, May
Salutes are being fred here this morn.
ing, rejoicing for the tenth star to the
Southern constellation.
The Postal Department is ready to
take charge of the mails at any moment
Congress directs. The official seal, book,
blanks, routes and clerical force are com
pIete, and no detention of the mails is
feared in consequence of any policy which
the Lincoln Government may adopt.
In Congress to day President Cobb
read dispatch from D. P. Hall, Com.
missioner from Georgia, announcing that
Arkansas had passed unanimously an un-
conditional ordinance of secession.
Morton, of Florida, offered resolution
of inquiry as to the propriety of appoint
ing Chaplains in the Navy. Adopted.
Mr. Ochiltree, of Texas, offered bill
providing for compensation to dishursing
officers of the several Executive depart
ments.
Conrad's (of Louisiaua) motion for q
Committee on Claims was adopted.
Secret session followed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
. THE TELEGRAPuS.

Governor Dennison, it is said exercises
a sort of censorship over the telegrams
sent to the Columbus and Cincinnati Press
from the east. The Cincinnati Gazette,
Republican, complains that their dis
patches are revised by the Governor, and
parts stricken out. The Statesman says
the same dispatches. which the Governor
spends SO much time to suppress, reaches
Columbus in about sc hours. published iu
full detail in the New York papers.
jeff Davis aud his confeGerates have
taken control Of the Southern telegraphs
and send such information as suits them
Between the two, the telegraph reports
are of no avail, wholly unreliable and un'
satisfactory
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
Agitators North and South.

The Disunionists of the South have
very valuablb. auxiliaries in the North.
sach papers as the New York Tribune,
kvsnssg Post, Ohio State Journal, Gin.
ejnnAti Gazstte, and host of others that
might be named, and class of cheap
patriots, in the free States, of the same
school, are doing more to break down
the Union men in the South, and strength
en- the arms of Davis government, than
all ether causes combined.
None Of the class of men to whom we
refer. are in the Northern army, and new.
er will be, and hence have no right to
speak for it; but the style of their pub.
lished articles, and the manner in which
they talk about the objects of the war,
and what is to be accomplished by it, are
published and circulated in all the South.
ern secession papers, and offered as proof
TO the Southern people, that the war is
to be war of determination, that the
slave is to be set free and made the in
strument to destroy the master and his
wife and children; that the property of
the Southern people is to be taken from
them and parceled out among the inva-
dsrs, and gaunt want and misery are to
stalk abroad in all the Southern States.
The class Of papers and gabblers to
whom we refer, write and talk in such q
way as to give color to the views and ar.
guments offered by the secessionists, and
thus they are strengthened, and the Union
men and Union cause in the Southern
States is weakened. The only effect ol
such conduct on The part of the cheap
patriots of the free States, to whom We
refer, is to add to the strength of the re.
bellion and make it more formidable, and
hence more difficult to overcome; and i,
Is high time that all good men should
set their faces firmly against such conduct
It is giving aid and comfort to the enc
my, as effective as the weapons of war
and should be SO regarded, and those en-
gaged in it should be held as enemies te
the Union and the Government.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, May "a third regi-
ment from Ken,uck has offered its services,
and will form part of the regular brigade
to be commanded by MAJ. Anderson,
New Orleans papers # Saturday have
been received. In them it is stated in a
letter that the Texas Commissioners had
been kindly received by the Indian tribes.
They are mostly shareholders, and favor
secession.
The schooner Twilight employed by
the Federal Government in carrying or
ders to Fort Tortugas. was seized and put
in the Texas service.
Gov. Viduar7i disclaims that Mexico
lad anything to do with the recent afro
cities committed by the Indians. He
thinks that parties in Texas are preparing
to invade his Territory. and says he will
defend the country to the last.
1t is understood that the Government
has received from Minister Dallas, an ac.
count of an interview with Palmerston,
the result Of which justifes the assertion
that there is no indication or prospect OF
the recognition of Confederate States, by
any of the Foreign Powers, against the
protest of the administration.
The Tribune's CORES pondent says that
orders have been given by Gen. Scott, for
the rapid Importation of forces to Wash
ington.
A Northern gentleman from Richmond
reports that large numbers Of troops are
pouring in from the South. Nearly 1000
men are manufacturing arms. They have
provisions enough for two years, and
plenty of ammunition. except percussion
caps, Several persons are now in North.
ern cities trying to get 3 sufficient sup.
ply.
The Richmond Enquirer says The Leg.
islature of North Carolina organized on
Wednesday. and bill calling copven"
tion of the people passed unanimously
An election for delegates will be held or
the 18th. The Convention will assemble
on the goth
The Herald says the Confederate troops
will be Withdrawn from Pensacola and
marched North.
The Government has positive informa.
ton that only 1000 men are at Harp
er's Ferry, and the place can be easily
taken with 5000 well armed men and o
park of artillery. 1t is proposed to do
it with the cooperation of the Pennsyl-
vania troops on the other side.
The Times despatch says orders have
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
FROM ST LOUIS.

ST LOUIS May The Collector at
this port has received orders from the
Secretary of the Treasury, to examine the
manifests of all steamers bound South,
and compare them with the cargoes, and
if arms, munitions of war, provisions, or
other supplies are found aboard, the yes
seL and cargo be conliseated, and the own
ers arrested for treason. Shipments South
have been suspended.
About l 600 muskets and several pieces
of cannon arrived here from Baton Rouge
by the river, this morning.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-05-15
aB- The Hon. Reverdv Johnson q

W- The Hon Reverdy johnson, Of
Maryland, has made an able and patriotic
speech, in which be presents the most
cogent arguments to his fellow citizens Of
that State for remaining in the Union.
We commend it to the attention of all
who 5ave any idea Of combating the
United States Government. Mr.. John
son is true Soul hern man, but be does
not allow his passion to run away with
his judgment or patriotism.