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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02
A Thrilling Romance of the Battle
near Lees Mills.

The following sketch of the death and
burial of William Scott at the battle near
Lees Mills, in which so MANY of our brave
brothers bore testimony TO ther devotion to
their country with their blood, we copy from
the Philadelphia Recie,o -
Never until we stood by The graves Of
the Green Mountain Boys did we realize
how much stranger is truth than fiction.-
Y our readers will recollect last summer a
private was court.mariialed for sleeping on
his post out near Chain Bridge, on the Up.
per Potomac. He was convicted his SEN
tence was death the finding was approved
of by the general, and the day fixed for his
execution. He was youth of more than
ordinary intelligence he did not beg
for pardon, but was willing to meet his fate.
The time drew near the stern necessity of
war required that an example should be
made of some one his was an aggravated
case. But the case reached the ears Of the
President he signed pardon and sent II
out, the day came. Suppose" thought the
President, my pardon has not reached him.
The telegraph was brought into requisition /
"Bring up my carriage" he ordered. 1t
came, and soon the important state papers
were dropped, and through the hot broiling
sun and dusty roads he rode to the camp,
about ten miles, and saw that the soldier
was saved
When the Third Vermont charged upon
the rife pits. the enemy poured voley up
on them The first man who fell, with six
bullets in his body, was William Scott, of
Company X. His comrades caught him
up. and as his life blood ebbed away, he
raised to heaven, amid the din of war, and
the cries of the dying, and the shouts Of the
enemy, prayer for the President, and as
he died he remarked to his comrade that be
was no coward and not afraid to die.
He was inferred, in the presence of his
regiment. in little grove about two miles
to the rear Of the rebel fort, in the centre
of group of holly and vines few cher
ry trees, in full bloom, are scattered around
the edge. In digging his grave skull and
bones were found, and metal buttons, show
ing that the identical spot had been used in
the Revolutionary war for our fathers who
fell in the same cause. The chaplain mar
rated the circumstances TO the boys who
stood around with uncovered heads. He
PRAYED for the President. and paid the most
glowing tribute TO his noble heart that was
ever heard. The tears started in their
ewes as the clods of earth were thrown up
on him In bis narrow grave, where he lay
sbrouded in his coat and blanket.
The men separated; in few minutes all
we're engaged in something around the camp
as ihotgh nothing had happened tinustial !;
but the scene will live upoh their memories
while life lasts the calm look Of Scotts
face. the seeming look of satisfaction he felt,
still fingered; and could the President have
seen him he would have felt that this act Of
mercy had been wisely bestowed. Bot the
cannon's roar is to be heard toward York
town, and We mtst be off to the scene.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02
To Cook A DrLrcArE oME1ErrE.

To Cook DEIIcATE OMELErTE.
Break eight eggs In stew-pan, to which
add teaspooniul of very finely chopped
onion, one of chopped parsley, half ditto
Of salt, pinch Of pepper and three good
tablespoonfuls of cream beat them we'll
together, then put two ounces Of butter III
an omelette pan, stand Il over sharp FIRE,
and as soon as the butter is hot pour in the
eggs, stir them round quickly with spoon
until delicately set, then shake The pan
round. leave it moment TO color The osass
lette, hold the pan in a slaniing position.
just tap it upon the stove or range TO bring
The omeletie to proper shape, and roll the
flap over the spoon turn il upon your dish,
and serve as soon as DONE Take care not
10 do it too much. An omelet,e cooked in
this way is very delicate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02

CHEER FoR THE DIsfIEARTESEp.-h
is sad thing when any person old or young
goes through his work in a eowed spirit
do not mean. goes throug it in jaded. heart
less way merely, but goes through it in the
bare hope of escaping blame. A great
mart of all that is done in this world is done
in this way. Many children, many serv-
ants. many clerks, and even several persons,
20 through their daily round thrs. l need
not say how pOUrly that work will usually
be done which the man wishes just to get
through without any. great reprcSaiion; but
think how unhappily it will be done, and
what a miserable training Of heart and
mind it is. II seems to me that few people
do thier work heartily, and really as well
AS they can. And people whose desire It IS
merely to get through somehow, seem TO
stand TO their work at level below it. The
man who honestly does his best, works from
above his task is below him he is mas
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02
GnrAr BRrrArs DErKNbrSf On A.

GREAT BRITAIN DEPENDENT On A.
MERIcA FoR Foop.-The dependence OF
Great Britain on the United States for
food can de best shown by a few statistical
facts. During the year 1861, the enormous
auanrityof IA ,32z. 39g quarters of wheat
actually 8, ,020, ,543, ,440 pounds, as the British
quarter contains g bushels or 560pounds-
and 6.243,s97 cwt. of meal and flour, were
imported into the United Kingdom. During
that wear the United States supplied upward
of 2l millions Of quarters Of wheat, and 81
millions of cwt. of meal and -four. The
whole cost of these importations was about
500 ,0o0, 900 for wheat, and S3o,000,o00
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02

for meal and nour The share Of the United
States in these vast sums was at least S50,-
100000 The authenticity Of these figures
cannot be questioned, for they are taken
from parliamentary returns published in
England.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02
Fortress Monroe 10 Richmund Il M ~

A merchant. lately advertising for clerk
!" who could bear confinement, 'received an
answer from one who had been "upSard Of
seven years in JAIL
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02
f. or SaIet

TUE subscriber offers for sale kJs Homestead which is
situated In Westminster, W., III District No i2 on Inc
road leading from the ane Farm" north saxtons Ry-
er SAIL Homestead consists Of comfortable Dwelling
House Wood House Barn fneary and acres
IN high state Of cultivation also number Of young
apple trees thereon. 'e
Said place distant from Bellows Fails 81 miles p ,,s
nom ssxton River village and mile from school The
tnrscrer being mechahic will sell reasonable terms
az ne Is desrous Of changing his residence For further
particulars inquire Of j. ia on the premises or f the
subscriber, at Springfield, Vt. l.. c. DARLING
springfield, VI, Dec. T. 1861. 40
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02
Liberation Notice.

HE subscriber hereby gives notice that he has given his
Il son, EDWIN HEhBERT HENRY. his time during ths
remainder OF his minority and sha claim Of his
isSs, or pay any debts Of his contracting this date
A. FRANKLIN HENRY.
bellows rails, April IL, 1862. 1918
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02

A gentleman lately heard Iaborer grav--
ly inform two comrades, that seventy
four pouRdcr il a cannon that sends pound
ball exactly seventy-fvur miles.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02
4 CHAPMAN.s IMPROVED
DRBINE WATER.W II EEL.
MANUFACTURED RI
CHAPMAN g. G. O.,

kvsnx In Power from I 10 500 Hsrse
Power.
rsr Wheels have been thoroughly tested and are now
II srcessful operation driving ali kinds of machinery
~ snd Woolen Factories Paper Mills Grist Mills CIR
and Upright Saw Mills, Manufactures Sc &c; They
6anfed 70 high and low heads, powerful ana steay
;r oneration are not impe-d by back water and give
Il - nt OF power OF the water used They are con-
frm giving them great strength and durability,
ompact and portable, and warranted 10 NorA as ree
Rendee.
Slows aiis June a. 1850.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02

DISTANCES TO RIcnMoND.-The Eoiz
owing table gives the distances TO Rich.
nond from the principal points of approacht
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-02

well, sir, I am spokesman Of The party
who so grossly insulted your innocent famii
". threatened To cut down your sign, and
spoke so rtdely TO your children. You have
lust cause to be proud of your daughter,
sir: her noble bearing and fearless cotirage
were remarkable for one so Young and un-
protected. Can you pardon me, sir? ]
feel that can never forgive myself
The New York herald., 1862-03-05
Oar Paris Correspondence.

PARIS, Feb. IL, 1862
House Hunting aud Diptomdcy-Mr. Slidel Euf.urorino
10 Effect Loan--A Pit 10 Place Bon1pay,e Upon ths
Throne Of ohe Southern Coafsdsracy-h Female Secession
fs, DC
n Mr. John slidsil has much diffculty 10 securing
the recognition Of the Southern conederacy as he bs,
40 finding domic into which to settle his ambassado.
rial body IL will be time yet before the patical
flag which niss from the legislative halls at Richmond
aud at the masthead Of the Sumter has standing among
nations Although there were said to have been more
than eighteen thousand unoccupied apartments 10 the
city Of Paris on the LIST OF January and although Mr..
Sde has had his choice OF them be has not yet been
able 10 decide whore be will set up his Ebenezsr" The
tact Is, he Is determined 70 maks sensation whom he
commences housekeeping and Ia desirous OF procuring
elegant apartments In which he may impress his visit
ers with the grandeur Of the government which could
afford to spare such representative from its borders
His Secretary Of Legation, Mr. Eustis s not so dfcu
20 please, else considers that less respousbiv IA
wolves upon him. He has succeeded In obtaining soma
elegant rooms the Rue de Rivoii overlookins thu
gerosn Of the'Tueries-the apartments formerly oce,
pied by the Grand Duchess Of Baden In making this
selection Mr. E1stls doubtless bad an ere 10 carry
The New York herald., 1862-03-05
AMERICAN AFFAIRS IN PARLIAMENT.
Cost of the Mason and slidell Display
Mr. Bright Condemns the Outlay-Lori
Palmcrston's Dcfence-The English Ar
rests i'm America-The Proposed March
of British Troops Through Maine, Sc.
SPEECH OF SIR II. wILLOUGHBY.

SPEECH OF SIR II. wIL0UGHBY.
In the House Of Commons on tho 18th ult. Sir II VIII
LoucHr expressed his anxiety 10 obtain Information with
regard the which the House that evening was to
be asked TO vote-suppementay estimates for the navy
and army Last year El2 200 900 had boon voted for the
navy and fll COZ 600 for tho army, making total Of
rather more than twentysx and three fourth millions;
but the House did not know whether these enormous
votes would prove sufficient whether Of late years
would be necessary TO have vote to cover excess Of
expenditure. Tho process Of voting tho estimates had
become almost farce for there was no assurance what
cver that the money would DO applied the purpose for
which IL voted In the year 1s57-5S no less sum
than f4oo 900 granted for one specific purpose ap
piled to another In the last year of which the House
had any cognizance they knew that the nero dctum
Of Mr. Lang, then Secretary 10 the Treasury, f4o 900
voted for wages appropriated to the purchase Of
stores showing the authority of tho House was in
danger VI being utterly upset. What Garth the
Of their spending time in debating the estimates If
such practices were sanctionedY (Hcar.)
SPEECH OF Mr.. BRIGHT.
Mr. BRIGHT sad-Sir, before you leave the chair
should like two three observations on this
vote. am not going to object TO the vote Of
have had too much experience Of such TO attempt
any such thing(a augh)but after the prodigous
voted last year ana the year before, think we are
driven TO consider whether the expenditure OF addi
tonal million Is necessary wise. Now, about TO
find fault with her Maestys government as regards the
recent transaction with the government Of the United
States 90 far as see anything or expect TO sec anything
the Blue books containing tho correspondence between
the Foreign 0ace in England and that department Of the
State at Washington So far the dispatches signed by
lord Russell 60, I make complaint about them. IL
does appear TO mo that the request made to the
American government which. they could
sonatiy hare objected 10, or the language In which
/, was couchcd such as they were entitled TO
complain Of. Therefore, 80 far as that goes, ]
have no charge to bring against her Majesty's
governments but II does appear TO me clear that there
was great inconsistency between ths conduct OF the
Foreign Office, exhibited IN those documents, and the
conduct Of certain other DEPARTMENTS 81 the government
Is Not customary In ordinary o for person 10 send
polite messenger With polite message TO friend
The New York herald., 1862-03-05
THE CONDITION OF CANADA.

Danger TO tho Colony from the Trent
Areir-Neccssity OF British Rcinforcc-
,nents. and what They Were Sent For.
SIR. q. @. LEWIS SPEECH.
Tn the Commons on the 18th ult, Sir G. G. LEWIS said
in Tho eary part of this evening before the Speaker lett
,ho chair: the right honorable gentleman the member
,r rucks asked me very pertinent qusston-whether
tbe charge in the supplementary estimates covered by
sho flrst vote in the estimate have the honor to
nropose was limited TO tho North American Provinces
epplied generally to the army The reply have TO mako
s that with respect TO this and the remaining votos
I'M the supplementary estimate tho charges are
for extraordinary expenses incurred in consequences
of renforcements which have bson lately sent out
10 The North American provinces and which would nos
have been incurred IL those reInfoccmcnts had not been
sent out The ,uAote Of the supplementary estimate Is % %
attributed 10 that exclusively, and fear there vi 20
sons extraordinary charges oich will not come IN course
The New York herald., 1862-03-05

Il
IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.
The Norwegian at Portland and
Arabia and Bremen at New York.
FIVE DAYS LATER NEWS.
THE AMERICAN QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT.
Interesting Debate on the Cost
of Mason and Slidell.
MIR. Bright Condemns the Outlay and
Lord PaImerStOn Defends 1t
Earl Russell Approves of
the Stone Blockade"
Etis Not Intended as a "Permanent IN
jury" to Charleston Harbor.
Napoleon Takes the Same
View of the Operation.
~o~~~~~~~~o~-Noo~~~~~
Another Englislaman Aggrieved
by Arrest.
~o~o.o~~>o-~>U><~~~~~~~~
Lord Palmerston on African Cotton and the
Slave Trade Suppression.
European Candidates for the Throne
Of Mexico.
The Aztec Prince Smoking Buckler
Claims the Crown.
jeff. Davis Great Cotton Road
Through Texas to Mexico.
WHAT THE REBELS ARE DOING IN PARIS.
MIR. Slidell Obtains Splendid Home and the
Confederation Hopes for Loan.
News from the Rebel States
to the Pope.
OUR PARIS CORRESPONDENCE.
&e.s 8e.s &c.
The New York herald., 1862-03-05
IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.

The Norwegian at Portland and
Arabia and Bremen al New York.
The New York herald., 1862-03-05

EAhis, feu. ~, looS
Count Caroms Correspondence from Paris TO Trin-Hs
Position in Tie Conren,ion Of ls5o-U'u True British
"Blue BoOk' on Aaer,cdn Affairs Come Forth s-Had
British Gold Ansnsng 10 DO ,cith ne R:JelionS--7Ae
.slideu Family a. HomeSo,rhsr,s Tenants and French
Londiorcts-s1 Ein,Uld Hsod TO Ealtghten Napoleon on
the Canadian Q1ss,toa-A .grase in vision-AmsI.
can Readings Of NJ B'unl, &C.,
Tho publication Of M Cayours correspondence directed
from this capital in 1866, during the conference out Of
which the Treaty Of Paris eanated subject OF great
interest here In this gay city the very porers seom to
identify themselves with matters Of diplomatic nature;
and tho recorded ia this correspondence are as
familiar 10 all men as household words We ourselves
who that cycntful period the constant habit
communicating, In fashion other with tho chief
personages Of the drama corroborate from our own
observation much Of what Is published on authority
TO tho world for the first time, bat which Is not now to
the readers OF the HERALD In my correspondence dur
ing the year 1856, stated distinctly that pledge had
been given by Lord Clarendon TO render Piedmont nd
rect assistance In the event Of collision with Austria
These things wore in fact not done In corner Houses
have eyes and ears especially in Paris and the sayings
and donss Of Clarendon, Count Buol, Walewski and
Prince Napoleon werc tho talk OF boudoirs Night
after risht we met these diplomats at dinners at
ball or at soireo and somo little word however habit
ally cautious diplomacy may be, 10 to escape, which
90 the initiated sufficiently shows the way Of the wind.
see Count Orlon nowhat man Of gigantic frams-with
bis blue coat and velvet collar "a little ssedy) and his
breast blazing with diamonds, whispering encouraging
words TO Cayour, whose massive head and specialized
eyes with his short stature give him something Of the
aspect of the ttc bulldog playing the agreeable 10 the
msstin, represented by that colossus orlon
The New York herald., 1862-03-05

ton and truth that the noble lord at the head Of the 20.
vernmcnt was not more pleased than was at the vora.
bio termination Of that untoward event. II the noble lord
believed that there by which war could be
prevented but that which he took, IL would be very
harsh and unfair TO blame him. But knowing how
much the United States government bound up and
connected with the humane principle of international
maritime law he might have trusted much more 20 their
desire TO act in accordance with international law than
shall do ceu 10 remainder that The Ioer which for
pent partially disabled and crippled yt hch gires It's sup
n,omer Of ~ 900 600 Of people TRos Northern Nas tm
tcty and thirty years hence, u increase as rapidly
they hare done Jetre in population and po~er Thcy
are our countrynsn TO great extent We have few
mics there, gcept those ,cho left these shores cih fengs Of
disconta against this gorpnpsn because their grierdnces
,cere not rsmored And Is worth our while on all moral
grounds and grounds Of sef-norest that we should
in all our transactions acknowledge our alliance and kin
ship with such nation and not leave behind an incradi
cable and undyng sting wnicnit would years,
Independence eighty years ago left such sting the
OF 1912 inflicted similar mischief. The course taken by
the government is not in the demand made. not In tho
despatch by which that demand accompanied not in
the courteous in which Lord Lyons managed the
negotiations (cheers)tut in de instantaneous and
ALARMING menace of Wdr coupled vtt the oensre chdres
mad evc,v day by ne press uhich supported The goune
tended 10 leave ne mind Of every american feeling hat
England had not treated the United States in that mdgnon
,noss and friendly manner phich they had a right 10
expect from US. am glad 10 see that remarkable
change has operated day by day, both in this
House and out of IT, II is obvious that since the course
taken by the American government has been known
great change has taken place in the opinion of this
country. II has become more friendly TO the Washing
government not ruled by mob dsrogarding the law,
but struggling TO maintain the integrity OF great
try. They in ut country he home Of cvsyy who
of al crimes that any people e history Of ne world has
been connected ,vh, The crime Of kePing IN slavery
1000 900 Q, rsSre i rnd m grordr r.,.,, q - PS%s @"S
gnd VI ne President Of the tinted States, marching on as
rb'icceyto Us entire abolttior.
The New York herald., 1862-03-05
jeff. Davis Great Cotton Road
Through Texas to Mexico.

WHAT THE REBELS ARE DOING IN PARIS.
The New York herald., 1862-03-05

The Aztec Prince Smoking Buckler
Claims the Crown.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-27
THE HOMESTEAD LAW.

We have received numerous letters re.
Gently, from parties residing within thi:
Land District, making inquiries in refer
ence to the mode Of proceeding in order
10 acquire a title to 100 acres of land un
der the Homestead Act of 1862. In ORDER
to give our friends the information desr
ed, We will state
lst.-Every head of family or white
male person who has arrived at the age
OF 81 years, and is a citizen of the United
States or has filed his intentions to become
such, is entitled to enter one quarter sec.
ton Of land as homestead, by comply.
ing with The provisions OF the Homestead
Law which requires,
2d-That the person shall be loyal, and
shall never have borne arms against the
General Government or given aid and
comfort to its enemies.
3d-The person shall reside upon and
cultivate the lands so entered for a period
OF hive years before he obtains complete
title.
4th-The Homestead thus acquired is
not subject to sale on account of any debt
contracted prior to the entry.
5th-Persons who have fled their APP
phcations for a pre- empDion right are en-.
titled to avail themselves Of the provisions
of the Homestead Act, the same if 40
such filing had been made.
6th-1hose who may own so acres of
land, may add 80 acres 10 their farms,
provided there are any vacant lands al
joining. Those owning ~ acres may add
10 acres, aud those owning l2U acres
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-27

I respectfully solicit the patronage of
the business men of this and adjoining
counties, feeling satisfied that we can give
satisfaction Doth as to style and price.
.y.... sr WV. Fancy,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-27

Having the best of material used in the
art, and constantly making additions to
the same, is prepared to execute, in the
best manner, at short notice, and on
reasonable terms
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-27
,v,HE ATLANTIC MONTHLy.--Begiu.

| ming of "a new Volume The No. for January
1874 begins the Eleventh Volume of the Atlantic
Monthly.
From the commencement in 1857, the Atlantic
has raplly increased in circulation, and it now has
tn. largest c,ss of readers since its beginning five
years ago. Its pro tperity steadily nngments, and
it CONTINUES amd all the fluctuations ana dangers
incldc nj to our utr mai crisis, TO gain ground III
the estimation of the public At tiine So pregnant
with events which touch the future desunies OF
America in every vital particular, the Pub'isters
and Edit ors do not deem 1t necessary to promise
that its pages will never swerve from the hune5t
paths of loyal pat ot- and universal irctdom.-
lis opinions have always b"e Ia" sile OF Ii Derty.
progress, aud right, aud the course it first adopted
in its early career viii ever be thfu!ly ma, tain.
ed The staif II writer's, regularly contributing to
the Atlantic Monthly, embraces all the best known
authors in American literature, IL ii warrants the
Publishers III promising 20 It's readers,
The Best Essays,
The Best STORIES,
Yne Best Poems,