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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

The news Of the release Of The. rebel com
missioners viii operate slillruiiler we are
sure, 10 produce reacIon in The minds Of
the British people. Therr is an impres1
SIGN in Enslai that America really desire,
a war with TINT country; and when This
1 impression is tjend To be a mistaken one,
the reaction viii become still greater. We
are inclined 10 think that we really hee'l
something to ing this condition Of public
feeling 10 aierisis, that il might be disprlled
or displaced. America knew that she had
been grossly msrepresented and abused IN
England touching all the affairs Of the re-
bellion-kuew that many Of the English
people sympathized wholly with the traitors
= believed thar nothing would please the
British government so much as the destrnci
ton Of this republic, and, on the other hand,
the English believed that we longed to pick
a quarrel With them for various reasons.
The Trent affair, according 70 present APP
pearances, came in good time. On both
sides Of the Atlantic, The waves Of national
feeling ran high. Boston dined and toasted
and speeebed Capt. Wilkes, and Liverpool
held great indignation meeting. English
men swore the captured commissioners
should be given up, and Americans swore
ihev never should be. There was irothy
time all round. We all looked up interna-
tional law and decided that by English
precedent we were in tie right, as We un-
doubtedly wee
Well, public feeling expended itself, and
then came the decision, and only on person.
al feelings do men Object to yielding mme-
diately. They are afraid of being called
towards and accused Of fearing England,
&c. In answer TO this, il is enough 10 say
that England has twice had The oppoi tunity
10 prove Us brave, 10 her own satisfaction,
and that The history Of the passing time is
testimony strong enough upon the same
point. We have secured the respect of
European governments by our manner OF
treating the question. We have initiated,
or Helped on, Il reaction in oer favor among
the English people. We have taken cour- ,,
age out Of the rebellion and all by giving
up couple Of men whose retention was not |
of the slightest use to ". We do not be-
lieve there is one American in one hundred |
who wishes the rebel commissioners upon
our hands again.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10
STATEMENTS OF RETURNED PaIsoS

STATEMENTS OF A RETURNED PRIsoN-
ER-Mr. James Gillette, one Of the return
ed prisoners from Richmond and who was
one Of lire prison secretaries gives some
interesting facts concerning the prisons az
Richmond and the treatment of prisurerss
He says, There are three prisons and
three hospitals in Richmond, all originally
tobacco manufactories. In the latter the
patients have cots IN the former no bed
ding was supplied until the last Of Novem-
her. The smallness Of the accommodations
is such that 100 prisoners are crowded in
TO room 60 by 40 feet. The privations
indignties, and indecencies to which they
have been subjected have never been over
stated. The tomb is a paradise compared
TO these Richmond black holes. Within
three months, or since Capt Gibbs took
charge, there has been some improvement.
His authority has been used so far as lay
within his power, TO amelioraate the prison
ers. During the regime Of Lieut. Todd,
President Lineoin's broiher-in-law, things
we're worse. He was drunk most ST the
time. Once, he ran his sword through the
leg Of prisoner, who had committed 10
greater osense than that of not blowing out
his candle at the appointed heur. For
the md sfr,si,., ...ttnrYs,ans..e 80 tpnt..
was dismissed by Gen. Winder. Other
oetrages resulted, more from the ignorance
and stupidity OF The seBtinels than their
malice. These were constantly tricked by
the miscIlievous Yankees. The prisoners
frequently got possession Of the counicrsign,
and sometimes stood guard while tho sem
try went for liquor More than 200 es-
capped, but all except were recaptured.
Deficient in proper precautions, the rebels
are equally deficient in all means for prop
erly managing a system for war prisoners.
of the Union sentiment IN Richmond
Dir. Gillette speaks with the greatest
positiveness. Ii is large, and would be
effective for the suppression, if the whole Of
Virginia was not under the heels OF the $50
600 ruffians sent from the cotton states
The state is held down by terrorism. and a
savage discipline maintains the rebel army
in position through privations and discon-
tent, enough 10 try tile best of troops.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

c5s' The proceedings Of the Vermont
State Agricultural Society at their annual
meeting held in this place last week, will be
found on FIRST page. Also the able Report
Of Col. Needham,e paper Of much impor-
lance md interest TO all classes OF farmers
in our State. at this time. Its statements
relative to the recent drain of horses, and
tue probable wants in the future, and also
the same with reference to sheep, as well
as many others, are of commanding impor-
ttrcc, in which every farmer in Vermont
il deeply interested.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

Berdan's Sharp Shooters, so long without
arms are TO be furnished at last with yery
effective weaUon-a breech- loading eight
shooter 1t is said that the ordnance office
has been waiting for these arms.
Tae servant girls of the free states con-
sumo more silks and French goods than the
whole southern aris;ocracy--a well es,ab
lished commercial fact. And they have a
right TO if they choose, for in most eases
they are honestly earned.
Mrs. Timothy Bradlee of Trumbull coun-
~, Ohio, Is doing rather more than her share
OF the commandment be fruitful and multi
ply. On the second of August she gave
birth to eight children-three boys and
i've girls. They are all living. and are
healthy, but quite small. Mr.. Bradlee's
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

HORACE GREELEY At WAsHISGToN.
Horace Greeley delivered lecture be-
fore dense auditory a; the Smithsonian
Institute, Friday evening, his subject being
" The Nation" He said the misfortune of
our country had been its reluctance to meet
its antagonist in the eye. Slavery is the
aggressor and has earned rebels doom ;
save the Union and let slavery take its
chan ,es. He was against compromise, be-
cause it implied concession to armed trea-
son, and expressed his belief that the pres
ent contest would result in enduring bene-
fits to the cause of human freedom. Pres
ident Lincoln, Secretary Chase and several
senators and representatives were on the
platform. The lecturer Was frequently APP
plauded.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

GS Senator Sumner had the floor for a
speech in the Senate yesterday. It was
expected be would speak chiefly upon the
condition Of our foreign relations. II is
presumed be will approve the line of poll
cy pursued by Mr.. Seward, and his speech
is looked for With much interest. As chair
man of the Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations, Mr. Sumner has peculiar facili-
ties for information which are greatly en-.
HANGED by his intimate and extensive ac-
quaintance with leading European states,
men.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

fINkufH Is mighty and always prevails bat II mar 4.
TIMES meet VA such opposition that makes the ccns
protr-cttd one Such has the homeopathic med
q treatment met bat neby have is pions stood
Sr the right, anu they epes their reward NsY
since tue discovery rst as bs thu Immortal iIahK.
enans has u aunhered any a 1t does Il ,hs
time improvements and discoveries IN the sthea 4
treatment a. well as the simply fig the preparations
meeirs Is done b Doct Gffs A. .seu n gursti,ss
has 20 donbt done much popalarse the practice Hs
spsethcS Nr the aierent diseases instance hesdsshss
coughs or colds. dyspepsia, bIonsness Group, eA,arrh
piles Sc Sc Sntup'iB boxes, and sold at rs e esth
are DUNG Isueh by their efficiency action IN arfsssns
to open e eyes Of the public to the absurd prss
these curafiyes ior family getting 10 he
common bellies 10 house, and every family Should hs
one, OF med@ne mean, soit By o z Moods. BE
lows Fails ami l. n. Thorn, BrAttetoro Axvnts
any where by Philip Lee 1876 w'llsxm street, Nav ycrx
Sebd for manual hru tssied free
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

A WRECK IN THE GULF oE ST. LAW.
RENcE.--On Monday of last week, the
shores Of Aspee bay were strewed with
half barrels OF butter. boxes of cheese, and
small portions of the cabin of some wrecked
ship. Also number of boxes marked w.
d.; 20 pairs OF Canadian boots, Rife Brig.
ade, Australia; cask Of butter, marked r
Tenant, Liverpool; and box-cov err mark.
ed G. Smith. On Sunday, portion Of The
keel, and a quantity Of copper attached and
a portion of wheel came ashore. M
bodies have been discovered. The vessel
is supposed to have struck at 81 Pauls
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

ca Jacob Merritt Howard, the newly
elected U. $. Senator from Michigan, like
his predecessor, Mr.. Bingham, is ma
tive of Vermont, having been born in
SALISBURY, and graduated at Williams Col
lege in 1880. Although an ardent Clay
Wing, he was elected TO Congress, from
that CHEM emincntly Democratic Stale,--
and from a Democratic District. On the
organization of the Republican party in that
State in the Fail of 1854, he was triumph
antly elected Attorney General of the State,
and held that office six years. He is one
of the aDlest lawyers in The West.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10
BROTHER JONATHAN.
EXTENSIVE CosrnAcrs ron AnMs.

EXTENSIVE CoNTRAcTs FOR ARMs.-
The Union fire arms company Of New
York, whose principle armory will be Nsw-
ARK N. D., are to ext cute contracts for the
manufacture Of 10000 stand of arms, EN-.
bracing twenty-five thousand Marshs
breeeh and muzzle loading rifles, and 65,
600 Springfield rifle muskets. This COM
pany organized under laws Of New York
with capital of 100000, will give en-
ployment to several thousand mechanics,
among whom will be many of the loyal
citizens OF HarPers Ferry, who were thrown
out of work by the destruction of the natio-
nal workshops.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10
game at MiahAbary. Counterfeit bii's and
Coin were fotnl Oh his parson.

eamcat MiduAbdry. Counterfeit DHs and
Coin were fohnl on his porson.
AccIpkNt- Mr.. J. A. Lincoln. q Peru
was seriously injured neat Clark's tanhery,
F,tetofy Point, on' "Wednesday Of last week.
lie was unloading BARK at the tannery
when his horses were frightened by the
blowing of the steam whistle; in his EN-.
beavers to check the hoyses lis foot was
caught in tho iraverses of the sleigh. He
was dragged some distance and his leg was
broken between the knee and ANGLE, and
his body vas badly bruised. His injuries
are not considered dangerous.
BURGLARY.--Some scoundrel or scoun-
drels broke into the store Of 5. r. Paige,
of this village, the night before New Years
aud stole therefrom about one hunetea dol
lars in goods. The thief evidently entered
by boring number Of holes with an Inch
auser or bit around the bolt which fastened
a window, in The rear Of the store so as to
anbolt The skaters BY inserting the finger,
and then boring out the fastening of the
window sash. A man by the name Of Alo-
mo Rodgers has been arrested on sus-
picion.-B brandon Gazeae.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

IMPORTANT CoRREsPoNDEScE.--( Or
cfat an the Worcester Paltadtam.) - Com
paint Of John Bull to Brother Jonathan I:
My goose-pen stands in the road. Two of
your goslins got into it in storm. Your
son Wilkes came clustering along--threw
stone towards the pen---burst open the
door---goi in and took out your two goslius,
and carried them off. l am insulte6 by
such conduct. Give up your two goslins to
be put back into my goose'pen, or I'll set
fire 70 your barn and burn all your build
ingsl Yours with high considerations.
JoHH BULL.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

The KNicKgRBoCKER.- prospectus
of Kni kerboch er Magazine, in another COL
umn. Its high literary character, with It's
unsurpassed parity of language, make it
not only a good family magazine, but also
an excellent school book for young people
who would accustom themselves 10 the use
of good language.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10
To Consu,nntives.

HE Advertiser, having been restored to ,eslsh 10
weeks BY very simple remedy. aft having sus,
several years with lung affection aud shst dres
case consumptien--is anxious to make known his n
sufferers fhe means Of cure.
al VINO desire u. he will send copy OF the prrsefP
used free Of charged with the directions for prepA
using the same, which hey will fpd sure enrs fs
sumption Asthma. bronchitis, &c The OIL, ohjeeis "
husersr IN sending ths Prescription IL to benefit t
ted, and spread Information which he enpe.vrs ID b
liable and he hopes every sufferer will fry his reusi
VIII cost them nothing, aud may prove = blessing
fsrt'es Wishing the prescription will please sddrs
Ray EDWARD A. WILSON
S-s wiiiiamsburxh. Kings CO.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

that they were marrying the same man
and ut almost the same time, and w're
greatly dist essed when the fact Was dis
covered. Two days aIterward The bride
groom was in the County Jail for taking
more wives than The law allows.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

I5y' We understand that tbihy-six gun
carriages passed through Rutland last week,
for Fort Montgomery, at Rouse's Point,
the headquarters Of the Military Depart
ment commanded by Col. c, A. Waite.
This looks as though the Government in
tended TO forufy asains. John Bull.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

Response Of Brother Jonathan to John
Bull Brother j. Bull, esquire--Wha my
son Wilkes did was III on his own account.
J didn't tell him to throw a stone at your
goose-pen, or get into it. Nor did | tell
him to take out the goslings. But, John,
as you seem determined to "pick fuss y
about the t'co gosiings, you may take them
IN welcome! Tee got a plenty more at
home! Yours TO serve,
BROTHER JONATHAN.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

BETrHNEp PRIsoNERs. --Some 2I0 pris-
oners lave ia return, Il from Richmond,
having been sent by the rebels in exchange
for an equal number sent them by the gov
ernment. They are overjoyed a, their de-
liveranc', as well they may be. We give
below the names of the Vermont PRISONERS
released, all of the 2 regiment as follows ;
II. l.. Breckenreed. Co. B.
A. L. Graves, Co. c.
J. Murray, Co. ID.
G. A. Martin, Co. +.
p. A. Slreeter, Co. c.
d. X. Stickney, Co. d.
b. Taylor, Co. ID.
X. 0. Fife, corporal. Co c.
w. Z. Murphy, corporal, Co. A.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

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They re safe for aI--both old snd yosrgs
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Since blessed with liknHtcxs Pills.
u Put up with English. Spanish, German and rrr
on 81 page ITi
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10
Charles S, Raymond Of Bridge

NEW YopK The legislature Of New
York mel on Tuesday, at Albany. Hon,
Henry J. RAYMOND was elected SPEAKER
Gov. Morgan's message says that Ihe'ae-
gregate number of men raisel in that State
for the war, i. l20,j79, of which S9,o2i
are now in the field, and there are now IN
the State 1900.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
Il Q II - A l. e

TUE residence Of the late Albert Billings Of Aseus
VILE ", Is offered for sale together with bali d
Household Furniture most favorable terms And gs
sion given any time to suit the pure hascr
The place formerly kept az Hotel for which ib'
adapted IL Is unnecessary say those living 10 s
cinity that the House and all the buildings connected y
Win nave been thoroughly remodeiei withou, rcgsd
feet repair.
The House = Of brick two stories and finished stiies
handsome Hal attached Spurious burns and shfd'
Of horses
rive acres Of land belong to the estate.
considerable portion Of the purchase may rem'a
pond and mortgage, at the option q the purchaser
For further particulars apply to the subscriber, @
premises. Mas. ALBERT BILLING
AseutueyyiIe, Vt, Dec 20, 1851. SIS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

South Caroliua law offices. I, is a curious
fact indicating the treacherous hearts Of
these secession leaders and the connivanccS
Of democratic administrators in their plots,
that several Of them have held federal Off e.
since they enlisted in the disunion alsocia-
t,.,n
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

FoR rus PRrsIDENr. "A splendid YER
mont cheese. made in DAuby, by Mr.. vii,
liam Gus, expressly as present for the
President of the United States, and soon
to be forwarded, weighs l3i lbs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10
The Him q ~.
BELLOWS FALLS, JAN. 10, 1899.

CT There 4 no particular progress 10
report this week with regard to the war,
'~nd the patience Of the people Is beginning
TO DC somewhat taxed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

family is increasing fast. He was mnrrie,s
six years ago TO Eunice Mowery, whc
weighed 273 pounds on the day of her mar.
risee. She has given birth to two pair Of
twins, ami ntrs eight mere. making twelvs
children in six Years. 1t seems stron,s.
but nevertheless true, Mrs. Bradlee wa, 81
twin of three, her mother aud father both
being twins, and her grandmother the
mother Of five pairs of twins. Mrs. Brad.
lee has named her boys after noted and
distinguished men one after j. r. Gid.
dings, who has given her SPLENDID gold
medal one after Rev. Elijah Champl;n.
who gave her a deed Of fifty acres Of land ,
and the other after James johnson, who
gave her COW.
There was a smaller number Of murder.
in New York 1861 than for years before
only 10. Cause--Billy Wilson's men have
been banished to Santa Rosa island.
In the Michigan legislature GA SATURDAY.
Jacob NJ Howard was chosen United
States senator for the uncxpired term Of the
late Senator Bingham, endin: the 4,h Of
March, 1865.
The body Of woman who died eipA,
years ago was recently exhumed at Gen.
essee, IL, and was found to be perfectlv
petrifsds every part being as full and fair
as on the day of her burial, eight years ago,
except the lower part Of the face and Inc
hands, which were partially deeayca. Her
limbs, breast, and every part, with the above
exceptions, were solid stone, and as fair and
perfect as when she died. The soil Of the
grave was clay. and possessed no peculiar.
tiles that were dscernible.
Mrs. Boyd of Seabrook N. H., widow
living alone, was burnt to death on Wednes.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

Int SECESSION PLor ELEyEN YEARS
oLD.-Some starting documents have been
found at Beaufort, S. G., proving the ex-
istenee Of an organized association to dis.
solve the federal Union, formed in October,
$780, 1t was called the " Southern rights
association Of ST Helena parish" and in
claded nearly all the planters, lawyers, and
influential men. whom were Rhetts, Barn
wells, De Trevilles, and other II. f. s.
The records of this reasonable conclave
was discovered in the office of the secretary.
Charles f. Bell, an eminent lawyer Of
Beaufort. The closing words of one of the
resolutions adopted betrays the spirit of this
association and the object for which they
labored -
We VIII agi,ate, agitaie, asiiaie this
question, until we shall finally dissolve ali
political correction vita the North. and as
tablish a government at the South with ne 81
guards tor our future security The alles
ed cause of dissatisfaction was tie com.
promise measures of 1850, which did moi
yield enough Of northern rights TO saiisf,
the southern eiigarehy; but there is no, /,
shadow OF d0abs that ibv vipers Of secess
ION have been warmed and nursel INTO act
i've and terrible lie from eggs laid by N,
huiliiiers Of 1881, several years befor, III.
an'i-siavery agitation aroused he free state,
70 The nature Of their foe. The prediction
OF that clear-heaied patriot, Andrew Jack.
son. that the slavery or negro question
would be seized as The next pre,rxl for dis.
union' u vefili d by written proof from
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10


PRIMERs WANTED. The soldiers at
Port Royal are becoming missionaries.
One of them who belongs TO the New Hamp-
shire Sd, writes home TO his wife in Clare
mont, says the Claremont Adcocate, :" to
send him bundle Of primers, alphabet
cards, anything containing the alphabet in
large letters. The negroes, he says, are in
perfect furor 10 learn to read. The sol
diers embraces every opportunity and every
conceivable mode to instruct them, aud ev-
cry advance they make upon the darkened
miAds of the poor fellows, the more aux-
lous are they for further instruction. Coarse
black boards are frequently constructed.
upon which letters are placed around which
they huddle at every interval from labor,
studying the alphabet. Not unfrequently
the soldiers are entrvaled to mark out let
tiers in the sand, that even from thence the
poor down-irolden slaves might learn their
shape, their names, and get am inking into
the mystery OF putting them together
The invariable answer to all inquiries into
tie cause OF this anxiety is, We want to
learn to read the word Of Col, massa
Who can now doubt that it was the kiad
hand Of Providence that led Commodore
Dupon. into that darkencd rea ion--and we
blush for civilized humanity when we say
that it is the very spot from whence Ne
hemiah Adams gathered all the material;
for his South Side View Shame upon
such arrant clerical duplicity."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

Mrs. Boyd of Seabrook N. H., widow
living alone, was burn, to death on Wednes.
day of last week. A handkerchief sYouhd her
neck took FIRE from lighted candle, and
the flames we're communicated 10 her cIotbs
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

A SHOCKING AFFAIR." Boy Frozen
TO Denh The Burlington Free Press re-
lates most shocking affair which occurred
in Enosbur2h last week. A party mainly
composed Of French, were carousing on New
Years night at the house of family named
Ordway, in rough portion Of the town.
The candles giving out, little boy of the
family about ten years old, was sent to a
neighbor's three quarters of mile distant,
to get some more, and in order to fortify
him against the gale, he was dosed with
half tum5ler of whiskey, before starting.
The liquor doubtless Supplied the lad; he
wandered from the path, and persisted in
the snow, while the jewellers kept on their
frolic till morning, when the disappearance
OF the boy becoming known to the neigh
bors, search was made and his body found.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-01-10

Charles +. Adams, Jr, who holds the
post Of fist lieutenant in Mas ,achusetis
cavalry regiment, is the son Of our present
minister TO England, grandson of the sixth
president, and great grandson Of the second
president Of the United States.
The Dsuoii Aaeertissr has it upon good
authority. that twelve privaies aud one cor
Poral deserted company of Engli,h regu-
lars, on Saturday last, and went TO Detroit
for the purpose Of joining the Mullisan
brigade.
A .'oung man named Irvine OF Bloom,
burg, Pa. being ensmored Of two young
ladies, married them both on Saturday eve
ming. The girls, Of csurs,, were Ignorant