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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

ana witnessed division drills and =.
ihey express their astonishmcn, a., ,'
at ihe military power Of the oor. s
and their opinion Of the sta,emen, 90 '
commissioners by saying " Albor ,''e
lies" One of the chief, with sa.,
dignity, said, Too manv-on', '''
move 2 ""
a committee of the citizens Of N
county, Mo-, visited Gen. IIuntcr on ), sue
day, the I'd. The general said to u "0''
(" Tell the trustees Of Platte county i J :
less they give W Gordon and his oana
break up every rebel camp, that | ,L.n ~q
Col. Jeunison over there with ORA
burn every house in the county. r.n u
ting tired Of the whole subject" Com. s'
-" Will you put them in writing ~ r
llunter-"i wi l." That brief iD,..,
sai,f d Platte county.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20
To Consumptiver'

UyHE Advertiser having be-n restored = hssssg Z.
weeks by very simple Tensei. =. ~ fbzf -. -
several tears With lung aner .,-u o y =
esse Cnt,<nm psieu--is anxious TO uake An
sufferers the rnseuS Il cure ~ tie FTss.l1 :
To an who aesirc il he viii =eud asor, ar
used ifree Of charged With The ,,re curs -
SUMPTION Asthma bronchitis, Sc ~. hessfs - y
advertiser in sending the Prescription iirs= q :
iea and SPREAD Information when " - his FereS'
viii eozs them nothing and may prov 100 sils.
'ar''es WISHING '"' nv nv EbwAgD !. We WI
wi1li-s,shurzh. h''-'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

Mr.. Potter of Wisconsin stated in the 4
publican caucus Monday night, that
committee hfd reported to the adnihitH|
ton against the loyalty Of between four %
five hundred employees Of the goyernass
mostly in the departments at Washinsa|
and that only about two hundred had be1
removed. Ii is the intention Of the comri]
tee 10 report the whole matter to eOusraa
in few days. The movement Is not co..
sidered friendly TO the administrators 10
will create much excitement in the drpsfl
ments, many Of the clerks reported ass'a'j
being retained by influence Of republics
members Of Congress.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

Gen. Stone, on Friday, sent two slaves
back to the rebels, under a flag OF truce.
The rebels suspecting that a trap lay con.
cealed under the act, sent them back again.
Gen. Stone returned them the second time,
with the explanation that his intention was
simply to give them up, and they were re-
taiped by The confederates. We doubt if a
more contemplate transaction has yet
occurred in the army.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

WY LETTERS FarL.--The portion Of
the Report Of the Post Master General. Of
most general interest, is probably that
which refers to the occasional failure Of
letters sent by mail. Mr.. Blair says:
The result Of successful investigation
in 1900 cases confirms the past experience
of the department that the failure Of lei
ter 10 reach lie destination Is. il the vas,
majority Of instcnees, the faux Of tie srriter
and sender"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

The latest news from England has
occasioned no marked excitement among
public men at Washington. The iadia-
nation Of The British press having been an
ticipaied, hence the absence of expressions
Of surprise. The particular claim Of the
british government, growing out Of the re-
moval Of Mason aaa Slidell from the Trenl
having yet TO be presented, the argument.
in the support mus become a question O
controversy. and II is unreasonable to as
sumo that our own government viii MOI hsv,
at least equal advsaiagr and skill in tn.
discussion.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

We shall very soon have official in,elIi-
gence Of what England is going TO do in tie
Mason-Slidell affair. The Europa arrived
at Boston, Tuesday afternoon, aud the Brit
ISL courier to Lord Lyons, Capt. Seymour,
started immediately for Washington, where
he viii arrive some time to-day, and it is
reasonable to suppose there will be much
delay in laying the dispatches before ouI
government. Mr.. Adm., our minister IL
England, as also sen, special courier
who went to Washington on the same train
with the British messenger
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

anon the commerce Of England. France,
and .snain, anl thu, vessels are fitting ont
IN New York, which they have a r'gl -
do un,,r II similar declaration TO that allow
inn the Nashville TO Git on. at southampton.
The vessels will sail under the Mexican
a,r. rs war vessels, and be entitled to bring
mixes into nrtural port-.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

WALToN's VERMONT REGIsTER.-We
have received Walion's Register for 1862,
containing complete list Of the town and
county officers in the State, the late census
returns of the United States, the times of
the si,tings of the several county courts, be-
ing full of other valuable information. They
are for sale at the book stores, and we be-
lieve no other Vermont register is issued.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

The GREAT FIRg AT CHARLESTON
The latest news from Charleston. S. c.,
about the recent fire there, represents the
loss at some six millions Of dollars. The
papers do not seem to have been DESTROYED
as a, first reported. The Nercuyy says that
$40 buildings were burned The congress
of the confederate traitors has appropriated
$3.50 600 of their bonds for the suff, rers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

FROM CALFoRNiA.--San Francisco
Dec. 10Th. During The past four days the
heaviest rain storm that has been expert
enced for years, hes prevailed in California,
causing severe lreshels in the valleys aud
great destruction of properly. The Amer
lean river rose TO great height, breaking
through the levee and floating the CRY of
Sacramento from one end TO the other.
Business is entirely suspended in eonse-
quence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

BATTLE IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.-A
special dispatch from Cheat Mountain to
the Cincinnati Commercial, Saturday, says !:
On Thursday, one Of the hardest and best
fought battles Of the war was fought at Al
leghany camp, Pocahontas county, Virginia,
between Gen. r. II. AIilroy, commanding
the Union troops, and Gen. johnson of
Georgia, commanding the rebels. The
fight lasted from daylight till three o'clock
in the afternoon. The Uaion loss is about
80, and the rebel loss over 200, including
major and many other officers, and 30
prisoners Gen. johnson was shot in the
mouth, but not fatally. The Pin Georgia
regiment suffered the most. Gen. Milroy's
force numbered 100 men, from the 9th and
18th Indiana, the 25th and sd Ohio, and
the 81 Virginia regiments. Gen. Johnson's
force numbered over 2000 men. The 9Th
Indiana regiment fought bravely to the last.
After driving the enemy into their barracks
no less than five times, our forces retired in
good order. The rebels set fire to their
camp and re:reated to Stanton. Gen. Mil
roy has driven the last army out Of Vest
ern Virginia
LATER. dispatch from philliopi says
that our forces at the bdile OF Allegheny
camp on Thursday, numbered one thousand
eight hundred. They came in sight of the
enemy drawn up in line of battle in front
Of their entertainments, charged upon them,
and drove them back. A hot FIRE was kept
up during the afternoon on both sides, and
several brilliant charges were made by our
men. General Milroy Withdrew his forces
at nisldlall, intending to renew the attack in
the morning. During the night, however
the rebels silently left their camp, burning
everything they could not carry with them
Our loss is twenty killed and thirty wound
ed, while the rrbsl loss is hundred ant
fifty killed, including field officer. By
this action the front of Gen. REYNOLDS !.
cleared of the enemy, there being no organ
iz'd rebel force within forty miles of oni
advanced post. X detachment sent GU
from Phillippi on Saturday. returned Sun
day night with is rebel gucrilias includ
ing the notorious Jake Kurn.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20


psr cent, ef whiah is about SlS5.i50. d.
Quoting attachments aud p per cent, for
collection, and il is belivcd TINT this tax will
yield Si50,oeo net revenue. by thus
assuming the collection Of The tax, the State
saves about l2t per cent, net.
CursrER,--The personal friends of Dr.
p. o. Ed.oa have presented him with a
sword belt aud sash, whicl, we're forwar}-
ed to Burlington last week, with the follow
ing -
70 DR.. y. O'llhrara Edison, Asst Sur
geon LIST Reg. "a, Cdcalry:
DEAR SIH;--lour present relation TO
the great work of vindicaiing our inyalu-
able constitution bleeding traitors and heal
ing loyal mee) i such that the undersigned,
your fellow citizrns of Chester, feeling a
lively interest in your welfare, aud the ut.
most confderca that the important and re-
sponsible duties deyolving upon you viii b,
fully AMI faithfully discharged, take pleas
ure in presenting YOU with the accompany
ing sword. belt ard sash, as u SLIGHT token
of the high regard which we entertain for
you. That Gud may bless and protect you,
and upoq the restoration OF peace, restore
you, unharmed to the home OF our child
hood, is our earnest praye err"
Signed lay 65 citizens but not one-fourh
OF his fr;ei.ls.
The soldiers aid society recently forward
Cd a box cf articles for the 9th regiment,
which has been handsomely ACKNOWLEDGED
by Lieut.. Col L. A. Grant, in letter writ
ten to Miss Ma M. Hubbard, the CORES
ppnding secretary of the society. From
this letter we rejoice to learn that the num-
Der of sick is fast decreasing. After stat
ing the appreciation Of the soldier, and how
they feel when they are so kindly remem-
bered al home, and how it nerves them on
TO do their patriotic duty, Col. Grant says:
+" The articles mos, needed by our soldiers
now, and which the ladies can in part sup.
ply, are gloves, stockings and flannel shirts.
Mittens with fore-fneer will answer in
stead of gloves Flannel shirts are more
needed than blankets, as they protect against
cold, and are no. announcement to carry. 1t
must he remembered that the private has
TO carry all upon his back in his knapsack,
whenever the regiment moves. The num-
her of our sick is decreasing and we now
have plenty Of blankets for the hospital
Undershirts would be acceptable"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

let ohiefiains boast of deeds in var,
And Ministries tune their sweet gue1's
A ncbler theme my heart Il ills
In praise Of HERRIcE's matches fl''
Their cnrcs arr found in every ana-.
Amid Eussit's snows-and Atrir 80 -
Their wondrous works the papers h ns
Produced BY IIEKRicKs matches
Does disease afaiet yow' do not des s /, Os,.
This charming compound will searsA
And health again your system NJ. In.
IL seu tis at enee 20 HEEKIck fih
They're safe for ali--bcth old and soa's'
Their praises are on every tongue
Disease disarsBed no longer kiitss.. rsls.
since We are blessed with ilEEsicA = r.
~ Put up with English. spanish 6eTlnss, u 8
rirsctions Price 25 cents PER box. Sfs' =
dertisetnenf on 81 page
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

The TAxEs.-Yermont has assumed the
collection of the Z. 5. tax, and The amount
provided for in the usual tax bill. There
will be no separate assessment for that tax.
TIE whole State tax this rear is so per
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

I,0 Bliliousness use Doctor Chords lioneosi -
Il ratises or IL YOU Your Children avg s<.eas ~
worms, have the collie, darrhea- dssep'et' s.,b
colds aud have the ioothasA -
neuralgia. heaaa che. dyspepsia. use the pT 81
which he has prepared Tor the disease ~ ~ "
been relieved and cured b. their ny sx flJs
Sold by o. +. WOODS, Bellows Falls. ana "a q II
Brattleboro, Agents, they will be sent PEI
receipt Of the price u PER box 70 any pa ~ is
Try BY adlressing pAILIr LEE, l29 MilIlam =
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

GUS FOR THE Urn REGIMENr.-Gen.
Davis. by direction of the Governor, has
procured nine hundi ed and fifty of the lat
est pattern Springfield rifed muSke,s for
the Seventh Regimen, and they are in re-
adiness to be distributed to the men as soon
as the regiment is full.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

The Bowling Green Courier says Parson
Brornlow was arrested for treason. by the
coaie lerate states commissioners at Knox
vile, on the 9th, aud committed 10 Jail. The
Knoxville Register says the runor Of an
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

GEN. PnELps.-We regret to see that
Gen. Phelps, after landing at Ship Island,
Mississippi, issued very extraordinary
and injudicious proclamation, The whole be-
ing mere discussion Of his own peculiar
views On the subject Of slavery.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20
Great Fire at Charleston, =. Co.
Negro Insurrection.

Monday brings important news from
Charleston. S. G. A great fire broke out
there on Wednesday night last week, sup
posed to have been caused by incendiaries,
and ut five o'clock Thursday afternoon Was
still raging. The Round chrrch the thea
ter on Broad sire, t, the institute and other
public buildings were destroyed. Assist
ance was sent for to Augusta.
On,ile reports state that the fire IN
Cbar,, sion originated in mill on Broad
street aud that the Mills House and Catho-
he cathedral arc destroyed.
LArER.-Latcr dispatches confirm the
accounts Of the fire at Charleston, and say
il was one of the most destructive conila-
grations ever experienced on this continent.
The whole Of one side Of Broad street is
destroyed, from Col. Gad,den's residence
to Maeick street. The fire commenced
Wednesday evening, and was still raging
Thursday afternoon IT five o'clock, and a
thousand HON less persons were huldled in
the streets. The telegraph wires at Charlie :
ION were destroyed, and the dispatches were
sent to the Norfolk Day Book from Branch
vile, on the South Carolina railroad, sixty
two miles northwest of Charleston.
I he Old Point boat to Baltimore, on Sun
day, brings a report of the discovery and
suppression by the military authorities OF a
negro Instruction at Charleston. The plot
was disclosed by body servant Of mill
,ary officer who said the negroes Of the
city were to be joined BY large bands OF
negroes from the country, who were 10
come in armed at night. He said The sash
factory was fred by free negro, whom he
designated and who has been arrested. a
small quantity of arms were found under
new add in good ORDER IN other negro
cabins, knives and hachets were found Sc
GREETED. The greatest CONSERVATION pre-
yailcd. and families were closing and bar
ring THEN windows. The ERE companies
being composed of men who are engaged
on military duty elsewhere, the fire engines
were worked by p.groes, who broke and
rendered useless two OF the best ones. The
offices of the Cosray and Mercury are said
TO be destroyed.
Another account states rhas negro IN.
Surrection broke out N he interior Of South
Caralina two days before the fire at Charles.
ion, and was still raging unchecked, but
this report is not well authenticated
The captain of the Norfolk boat was m
formed by the captain of the steamer Hi
nois, which arrived at Fortress Monroe On,
Saturday. that he passed within six miles
Of Charleston harbor at 10 O'Clock Thurs
day night, and tremendous conhagraion
was evidently at ms hight. The reflection
on The clouds exceeded everything he ever
saw, and the whole bay, with the dark out
lines of Fort Sumter. was brightly ilu
minated Ii did net appear like the refee
ton from smouldering ruins, but from s
raging uncomfortable confiagration. Til
is later Than the Norfolk Day Book dispatch
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

The New Haven Palladium has been
reduced in size by shortening its columns
about % inches, owing TO the diminution Of
adveitising---a general complaint among
newspapers.
The wolves are numerous and trouble
some in the vicinity of Calais. Not only
have they killed scores of sheep, but they
approach the houses soon after dark and
terrify the inmates with their unearihly
bowling.
Gov. Brown of Georgia says, in his late
message, that the stale " acquired certain
forts, arsenals. arms. &c, from the United
States" I" Acquired is good word 1t is
pleasanter than "stole,' and there is more
of il.
The unanimity in both houses in favor of
The propriety of conliscating rebels pro-
perry, and emaneil aiing their slaves, is such
that it is believed there will be little diff
Guilty in obtaining even two-thirds vote.
Caleb Gushing has written a letter to
Mayor Wood of New York, fully sustaining
the act Of Capt Wilkes in scizing the rebel
ambassadors, Slidell and Mason, on board
the British steamer Trent. lie discusses
the case in all its aspects, and shows that
the act was prefectly jnstifiable according
to international law.
An examination of the pay rolls in the
land office has discovered the fact that
while Ss3, 600 is dsbursed in salaries 10
clerks OF known secession procivities, only
$4,000 is paid 10 Union clerks. The
reason assigned for the retention of the for
mer is that their services canno; be dispen $
ed with without serious inconvenience
As the picker tender at Damon's factory
in Concord was running bale of cotton
through the picker, short time since, he
discovered a suspicious locking bunch
which upon examination was found 10 con-
tain box Of friction matches and bunch
OF fire crackers. This trick has previously
ben played on northern millowners by the
inhammable and unprineipled souiherners.
The grand lodge of Freemasons in Mas
sachusetls held It's annual meeting in Boston,
"Wednesday, and elected the following Off.
ceIs Strand master, VIM. ID. Coolidge Of
Newionville; senior grand warden, Henry
Chiokerins OF Pittsfield; junior grand war
den, Peter Mcclellan of Boston; secretary.
Charles W. Moore of Boston.
The Indian delegates at Washington
visited the camps in Virginia on Thursday
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20
srriagaela we.lr,aa seminnry.

MIR. EpiroR;--I send you an account
of the closing exercises Of the late term OF
Springfield Wesleyan Seminary. OF the
Institution itself, need make no COM
ments, for the good degree OF success which
has attended il during the past term is sui-
ficient TO show that the people are aware Of
its value. The exercises commenced on
Friday evening with the reading Of the pa
pers Of the Amphictyon and Clionian So
cieties. They were both good; but il was
the prevailing idea that the ladies'. both in
reading aud the bigh-toned character OF
their paper. won the most honor. Monday
tie examination commenced aud lasted I'M
til Wednesday noon. Ii was well attended,
aud The classes did honor to themselves and
also conferred great honor upon their teach
ers, for the thorough manner in which they
had been taught. Monday evening we
listened to debate conducted by four gen
temen Of the Ampbictyon, which was very
good but il was thought by some if It had
been condensed into about half The lime, il
would have been more satisfactory. Also
the ora.ions ana other exercises of the eve
ming we're very fue, especially the address,
by the president, was very much admired
both ia the composition and the manner in
which il was delivered. Tuesday evening
came the oratons in the Town Hall, and |
think those who heard them will agree with
me when ! say that for youthful minds,
they were fine productions. These were
commenced by subject which would nat
urally arouse glowing thoughts in the stu.
dents mind. aud closed by = The Unrolling
of the Future" which for these times was
very appropriate. Wednesday afternoon
came declarations for prize. Fourteen
Young gentlemen contended, well knowing
that but one of their number could obtain
il; but the manner in With they spoke,
showed that they were determined 10 d.
tHtltlStlN TO liDtlbta All Rlig NNE We iie-
tened 10 lecture by the Rev. Prof Wilson
OF Brattleboro. in the Town Hall, before
the Societies; but upon this lecture ] will
pass no consent, for Dir. Wilson speaks
for himself. AT The close of the lecture,
the committee awarded the prize, Spark 5
Life of Washington, to Henry G. White of
Bridgewater, whom they considered the
best speaker, and il we wero 10 Judge by
the cheers which he received, the rest
agreed with them. But one more exercise
remains, and that one appeared to me to be
greatly enjoyed by all, which was Levee
in the Seminary Halls, where the students,
as the dread hour of midnight approached
might be seen with sorrowing hearts TO press
each friendly hand and, perhaps, to speak
the last farewell. Thus closed prosper
Gus term both TO teachers and students, and
each one felt, as they left those Halls, that
their stay had been pleasant. ALPHA.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

BosToN JouRNAL.-See prospectus of
this paper in our advertising columns. 1t
is too we'll known to need any commenda-
ton.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

Gen. James I. Pratt of Rocky Till, the
democratic candidate for governor in 1859,
and a lead.r Of the loyal wing Of that parry,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-12-20

CuEsrER,--The personal friends of DIR.
r. o. Ed.oa have presented him with a
sword he'll aud sash. which we're forwar'-
ed to Burlington last week, with the follow
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-06
TO FARMRES.
THE PELTON TRIPLE GEAR
HORSE POWER.

"HEN well made, has never failed to
w render satisfaction to purchasers. 1t
may, therefore, be put down as an established
fact that in all cases where The Power has
broken or worn rapidly, that the fact was IN
the manufacture, and not in the principle of
the Power. To any one not familiar with
the mechanism, one Pelton Power looks like
another; one, though it looks strong and
heavy, breaks, while another, properly made,
though light, cannot be broken. That no
Farmer shall have to rely on his own judg-
nent entirely in purchasing, We say to all il
You buy a Power of our make and 1t is broken
by fair usage during the first season, we will
repair it without charge. If it fails to render
satisfaction when operated according to plain
printed instructions furnished with the
machine, it may be returned. With this dis
tinctly understood. anything We might say
in praise of the Power would seem like
wasting words.
The THRASHER is one of uncommon
strength and durability, being driven by rod
and gearing, doing away with the belt en-
tirely, thus saving much power. and requir-
ing but very little skill in setting the machine.
Persons wishing machine OF this kind, or
one or two horse Railway Power, can see a
sample machine and sEt any information
relative to Terms, &c, by applying to
JACOB b. ASH, Elkton, Md.
Agent for w. W. Dingee X Co., York, Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-06
AYERS
Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla,

the most efFectual remedy which the medical
skill of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady. 1t is Gem
bined from the most active remedials that have
been discovered for the expurgation of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue Of the
system from its destructive consequences.
Hence it should be employed for the cure of
not only scrofula, but also those other affcc-
tons which arise from it, such az ERUpT1vE
and SKIN DISEASES, ST.. ANTHoNY's FntE,
RosE, or ERysIPELAs, PIMpLEs, PusrcLEs,
BLorcHRs, BLAINs and BoILs, TuMons. letter
and SALT RnEuM, ScALD HAD, R1NewoRM,
RHEUMATISM, SypHILITIc and MENouRIAL Dis
EASES, DRopsy, DYSPEPSIA, DEBILITY, and,
indeed. ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING PROM VITA
TED OR IMPURE BLOOD. The popular belie1
in " impuity Of the blood" is fou ,ded III truth,
for scrofula is degeneration of she blood. The
particular purpose and virtue of this Sarsapa-
rlla is to purify AID regenerate this vital fluid,
without which sound health is impossible in
contaminated constitutions.