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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

TESTING Her INNocENcE.-The fol-
lowing touching scene recently occurred in
Partisan Court of Justice:
GA poor, pale, wan seamstress was ar.
raiened for theft. She appeared a, the bar
with baby Of eleven or twelve months
in her arms, her child. She went TO get
some work one day, and stole three gold
coins of l0f each! The money was
missed soon after she left her employer,
and servant was sent to her rooms to
claim il. The servant found her about to
quit her rooms, with the three gold coins
in her hand. She said to the servant /
was going to carry them back to YOU
Nevertheless she was carried TO Inc Com
missioner of Police, and he ordered her to
be sent before the Police Court for trial.
She was too poor to engage lawyer, and
when asked by the Judge wha, she had to
say for herself, she answered: 'The day
went to my employers carried my child
with me. 1t was in my arms as it is now.
was not paying attention to it. There
we're several gold coins on the mantel-
piece, and unknown to me it stretched out
its little hand and seized three pieces,
which did not observe until got home.
l at once put on my bonnet, and was GO
ing back to my employer 10 return them,
when was arrested. This is the solemn
truth, as hope for Heavens mcrcy,frA
The court could not believe this story.
They upbraided the mother for her impu.
dence in endeavoring TO palm off such a
manifest lie for the truth. They besough'
her for her own sake to retract so absurd
tale, for it could have no effect,but oblig,
the court to sentence her TO much sever
er punishment than they were disposed L
inflict upon one so young and evidentl,
stepped SO deep in poverty. These appeal
had no effect, except TO strengthen th
poor mothers pertinacious adherence f
her original story. AS this firmness wa
sustained by tina, look OF innocence whicl
the most adroit criminal can never coun
terfeit, the court were at some loss TO dis
cover what decision justice demanded. t
relieve their embarrassment, one of th
judges proposed to renew the scene des
cribed by the mother. Three gold coin
we're placed on the clerks table. Til
mother war requested to assume the posi-
tion in which she said she stood at he
employers house. There was then
breathless pause in court. The baby 500
discovered the bright coin, eyed it Cor
moment, smiled, and then stretched fort
lis tiny hand and clutched Them in its finger
with miser's eargerness. The mothe
was acquitted"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

in heavy wooden fabrics, and had on a
broadcloth cloak. The character of the
clothing she wore was all that protected
the upper portion of her body. The flesh
upon the lower portion Of her body and
limbs was actually baked brown, and not
wiihstanding she did not appear to suffer
pain. Ere this she has doubtless passed
that land where the weary find rest
From the circumstances it was apparent
that she set fire to her clothing and then
got into bed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16
Swindling by Railroad Con-
ductors.

Some time since all the conductors OF
passenger trains on the Concord, Man.
chester and Lawrence Railroad were dis
charged on suspicion of embezzling money
collected from passengers. and new set
appointed.
More recently discoveries of astounding
deialcations have been made on this line
Of road, by means of detective, Major
Carney of Lowell, being employed as a
detective agent. AS an excuse fora resid-
ing at Concord, and for constant riding in
the cars, he established a large claim agen-
cy at Concord, and fora month spent most
of his time passing over the various roads
operated by the Concord corporation with
out exciting suspicion.
1t is understood that the result of Major
Carneys investigations show not only dis.
regard to the general rules of the road
but failure to account to the corporation
for money paid for tickets in the cars.
Upon the submission Of Major Carney.
report all the conductors were immediate
ly discharged and new appointments
made. Since that time very searching
investigation has been going on in further
ance of the general object.
On Saturday last it was ascertainet
1 that tickets had been sold on the street II
Manchester for less thsn their usual price
and large number of tickets were fount
upon parties arrested who alege tina
they purchased them of conductors. Two
of the men arrested for being connected
with the illicit sale oftickets are said to b.
merchants of high standing"
Writs have been made against the con
drctors for embezzlement, and all thei
property attached. M
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

The HOMESTEAD BILL. The home-
stead Bill (Mr. Julian's) which passed the
House on Thursday by vote of III to
20, provides that all the public lands in
the States Of Alabama, Mississippi, Loui-
siana, Arkansas and Florida shall be dis
posed of according to the stipulations Of
the Homestead law of May 20 1862, en-
titled " An act to secure homesteads TO
actual settlers on the public domain" and
the act supplemental thereto, approved
March 81. 1866 Lut with the restriction
that no entry shall be made for more than
a haf-quarter section or eighty acres, and
in lieu Of the sum of fen dollars an acre
five dollars shall be paid at the time Of
the issue of each patent; provided, that
no distinction or discrimination shall be
made in the construction of this act on &C.
count of race or color and provided fur.
ther, that no mineral lands shall be liable
to entry or settlement under its provi
sionsa f5E
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

LADY's FRIEND. This is the first Of
the monthIies for March on our table.
"The Impending RUM" is very fine
steel engraving. illustrative of a story Of
that title. The double. colored steel FASH
ion plate is also very fine, besides great
variety Of other engravings. Tie literary
matter is good. and the magazine is evil
IDENTIFY rapidly gaining in popular estima-
lion. For sale in Bellows Falls by 0. F.
Woods.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

William B. As,or owns one thousand
eight hundred houses in New York, and is
charged with the responsibility Of the re-
cent large advance in rents. One little
house, which two years ago. he rented for
eight hundred dollars, was put at one thou
sand five hundred last year, and this year
he charges two thousand Eve hundred dol
lars But then, poor man, he needs the
money.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

NEW HAursH1Rs.~-The Democratic
Convention Of New hampshire last week
nominated Hon. jobs g. Sinclair Of Beth
lehem for Governor, and Col. George II.
Pierce Of Dover, for Railroad Commits
s;oner. Il adopted, among others, the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resosped, That No pledge to Andrew
johnson Of the State q Tennessee, Pres
;dent Of tho United States. our support in
The efforts which be b naking to secure to
ali the States inmedisfs representation in
Congress, and their full rights, under the
Constitution, as States Of the Union, and
that Ne Win stand y him SO long as he
stands BY the Constifption, and We invite
all patriotic citizens 10 unite with us in
this purpose.
This resolution means 50 far as Pfesi-
dent johnson agrees With the Democracy
they agree With him That is tolerably
safe proposition ases
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

UNPRovoKED MURDER.-A most l,or-
rid murder was committed near Utica, N.
T., on Tuesday afternoon. The victim
was a farmer of forty-fve named John
Campbell, respected and exemplary
citizen. He was murdered by FIVE men,
drunken fellows who in carousal had
hired horse and cutter in Utica, and
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

a FAITHFUL TEACHER REWARDED.
Some trouble, and law suit, regarding
the punishment of scholar, occurred last
week in the district at Orange Centre, in
which right prevailed so triumphantly
that it deserves especial notice. The teach
er, Miss Emily Batchelder of East Mont
pelier, with the volunteer assistance Of one
Of the boys of the school, punished large
and unruly scholar, (who was endeayoring
to make fuss in the school and defy the
teacher) SO severely that he begged for
mercy, and his father prosecuted the teach
err. Messrs. Heath of Plainfield and
Dickey of Bradford were summoned for
the prosecution, and Mr.. French of Barre
went up 10 defend the teacher. The doc
tor being called to examine the abused"
boy, stated that he was evidently pretty
well punished, but he thought not quite
what he deserved. An attempt was made
to procure jury, but a man could not be
found who had not " formed an opinion"
which was, :" that he want licked half
enough"
Seeing what the inevitable result of The
trial must be, the prosecution finally with
drew the suit, when collection was taken
up which paid all the expenses to which
Miss Batchelder had been subjected, and
Horace Fifeld, Esq, presented her, in be-
half Of the ladies of the district. with a
set of solid silver tablespoons and BUTTER
knife and made some very appropriate res
marks, indicating that the district were
hearty and true in the support of a teach
er who had fearlessly done her duty. The
Town uperintendent, Rev. Mr.. Frost, a
Free Will Baptist minister, ana an old
school teacher, then made some very enter
tanning remarks, after which the meet
ing7 broke up. all going home in the best
of temper, excepting, perhaps, the prose-
cutor.--lMontpelie,' Freeman.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

The DOMESTIC BRANDY MANUFAc-
TuRE- In liquor case before the Uni
ted States court at Albany N. Y, the tes-
timony brings to light facts OF great in
teresi to brandy drinkers. 1t appears
that a very small proportion of what is
sold as pure French brandy is imported.
1t is manufactured on large scale at New
York, Albany aud elsewhere, from alcohol
and various drugs, and even ,he casks
with the French marks are made in New
York. There are said TO be at least one
thousand brandy factories in the United
States. The profits of the manufacture
are immense, and those who drink the
poisonous mixture will find it a great &C.
onomy 10 buy their own dye stuff and
make brandy for themselves. One firm
in New York, Dayton &c Co, uses as
many as thousand Of the bogus French
brandy casks every year. The chief ele-
ments of the made brandy are said to be
cologne spirit, oil of cogniac and neutral.
1t was stated by one Of the witnesses on
the trial that brandy which sells for from
$40 to 10 per gallon costs only about
50 80 TO manufacture,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16
Davis. Pain KiII,r M, Won =, 49,.

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unsurpassed IN the h tory Of medical PREPARATION,
as well kaown in the trading ports OF India AMI or
In New York and ciusinnati; and It's eontieu.l,v Al
ing demand, where it has been longest kuoxu Ia oaa
strongest recommendations. II is not unfrequen, ~
tive would as soon think OF being without eon,s
house as without PAIN KiLlrRn 1t gives immeah. !
In ease Of scad dysentery, other similar atectoo y
bowels; and being entirely vegetable preparation
safe as II Is reliable.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, Ladies awelr, n'
Rings, Pins, Sc, Only So Each, for any arties =
Retail Price from $40 10 $50. All goods warran,S =
iue, Price Of certiheates % cents each flbersI y
INNS and Commission allowed to agents. samnis ~
Gates sent Free, For Circulars and terms ~
MEssRs. HAYWARD, & CO., 22s Broadway M. ~
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

To Cor.unspt7ve-. The ADVERTISE, har5, :,
restored 70 health In few weeks BY very simys NJ
sfsr having safferst for several years with ~, =,
affection, asd that dread disease GonSumptieR-tri3
TO make known te bis fellow sasFsrs the means d
To all who desire Il. he will send copy 81 tn Jss-s
ton used tree OF charged with the direetol hr pts
and using the same, which they win and SIRE cur
Consumption. Asthma, Bronchitis, coaghs Colds, Adj
Throat aud Lung affections The ony ohsst Of fhs& s
tiser in sending the prescription to benefit he Gz
and spread information which be eoneeiSes 70 Be pa
bic, and he hopes every sufferer viii try hb remedy
will cost them nothing, and may prove blessing P;l
Wishing the preparation rRxs, ~ return nail w pa
address Rxv. EDWARD A. WILSON, Wlilms6url
Kings Co., New York, GA
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

Wea's Use Any Oihcr.-The last and h.,, /,
right article finally everybody likes IL Is puply y
table restores grey hairs in four weeks or money
ed. IL will do II every time. Three applicAt ems N
all huniors Of the scalp. Ask for WEBSTER yEgps
BILE HAIR INVIGoRAToR, and don't take any ~
For SALE 81 ALL DRueoisrs, and in Bellcrsvgs 4
o. " WOODS, 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

has ~, i ~ Nssk 4 Washington,
vices 10 the Hou,s g SsS aYs'.' ser
which took place - Mo1sss ss =. 81
n, INST, being the birsAsy "a 4 honor 80, y
the 'amented ABRAaAs ~ !" n0"0a o.
s s.s's''s' we're grand and inposias. The he
nss' over the public buildiDr. rsrs ,,ws :.
90 at haifnast, and q .I.Sa. .s'' ,'ss.,
W., WAS as'lvsrsd by Hsa George Bancroft,
tue. .us great 3 historian, Tho principal fea.
turs Of the occasion ~ 4 courss ,hs oya.
. aon, Which was ftsqssssly interrupted BY
app.sus' q il touched she hearts Of the
people, While spssLine i England. Se
said :" Let bill Il reform remove ,h ~
wor',.ous governments Il 4 ] cl.,. and infass
new Inc into the British Constitution b.
s s0aao.as tish'fa' powers . the people q
ana - cannot y Indifferent % 4 country
,as' produces statesmen Ike Golden and
Bright. Bat the bsss bower s and anchor tr
o. peace vas the working class Of Eng.
lana, who euffaro1 .,~.x Il " /. :,
but Who viii. az, TX . q .ne elv'l war,
bread Il ,orrov IT,. men diminished
persevere /. ~. ''''0uraseo US 70
erston With L;nrolr /. sor''as' 81 ann
few var, h.r,',- & ~ 'o,mer a''er
~ II. .y..,... o ss l0uceo ~ the side
Il. ~ u = 4. w 0na'nam but
time s. 4. co,,,.s through al
peon,. e ~ s 49, 1sn' ana oy all the
m.r;f....,;as. = received with
1'-''0ns z osAlat sir Frederick
ns = as's0''Ye listener But
,,t..;. -h 'enueu anu en-
Pnsuc Wnen Mr. Bancroft exclaimed,
Thoaa n.rts of IL. .IA
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

CoSsUBtkI RELFctTY AND Blss.-Hsw WUEs sa.1
RE TREATED is more susceptible Of harm " .
the storms Of the rude world than the delicate nauH
woman. The husband remains hearty aud robust IN 2
sons when the rai and delicate wife droops IKE r
handled sensitive plant " The storm that leaves the
nnseathed uproots the boverH II your wife Is a'Ane
sickness prstrstes her, II internal soeitude and 7
wear upon hsr remember. you the Heayen-appo1a
guardian Of her heolth. You should not fail TO Srs
her with deiescies which will asst Nature in rvfn
her fui vieor PLANTATION BrcERs just the 11e
she needs Their effect in buiIiing up the system ~
ing the LIE forces TO their original vigor crea;a -
blood and adipose matter, Is truly magical y
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

Errors of Youth. Gentleman who ~
years from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, ~
effects Of youthful indiscrction WILL for the sas -
Ing humanity, send free to all who need H. the NJ,
directions for making the simple remedy by whia
cured. Sufferers wishing TO profit by the adverse
perience, can do SO by addressing JOHN b. o6DN
Is Chambers ST., New York. 5an
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

Strange, But Trme. Every young lady ana,
tlemsn in the United states eau hear something y,rI
10 their sysn tags by fotum rsai free Of chnfrr !,
dressing the undersigned. Those having feAfs 4 I
humbuggsd Will oblile by not noticing thi, card N
ers will please address thsr obedient servant M,
CHAPMAN, s3i Broadway, New York. s1r
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16
The White Boy Recovered from
the Indians. 3ssd.,

We have already stated that a white boy,
twelve yeak Of age, was recently recover
ed from the Sink Indians and restored to
his relatives III Illinois. Interesting par
ticulars of his rescue are given in the ST
Louis Democrat 1t appears that he came
into the camp of Colonel King of the 18th
Missouri regiment, on the Plains, far cut
in the wilderness among the savage Sioux.
The boy could give no account OF himself,
and could only by means Of signs, erunts,
| and here and there an English word in the
barbarous language Of the Sioux, make
known, that the Indians called him "paie
face,' and the pale faces he knew lived
beyond the rising of the " sunrise = that
he had had g big fight with a "young
buck" (meaning young Indian,) and got
his scalp p and that fearing the sold
bucks would kill him, he set out on his
little Indian pony in search of the tribe
of the pale-fsces,'' for whom he instinct
lively yearned, intuitively believing that
they would protect him from the cruel
vengeance of the savages for killing one
OF their youths. When asked how long
he was in making his escape. he replied
five wakes and four sleeps" indicating
the number with the fingers Of his hand
He has no knowledge Of his parents, hi;
birth place or the circumstances explain.
ing his presence among the Indians. He
only knows that he was s'pale face" boy
On returning to Missouri, Col. Kins
inststuted inquiries through the papers anf
otherwise, for the boys relative. MIR. J
A. Sylvester of Quincy. H., repaired 4
Jefferson City to see the boy, and by com
parison of his photograph with an ambro
type taken of him when he was child
and marks of resemblance which he rec
! ognized, came TO the conclusion that th'
boy was fhe son of his (Sylvester's
brother, lost en- the plains in the summer
of 1860, while the family were on the way
to Oregon. After consultation with others
Colonel King decided to transfer the boy
to Mr.. Sylvester. Colonel King took the
boy by the hand and told him he must
now leave his white warrior" but the
lad bluntly refused. He had become much
attached to the /" big warrior as he calls
! Colonel King, and it was only by his insa-
table love Of adventure and the prospect
of new sights and other scenes among the
pale faces" that induced him to co.
The conception of mothers love or q
| fathers care never enters his mind, and he
possesses all the stoical indifference of the
| Indian to the social relations of civilized
society. He is wild fellow, and civilzes
slowly. His parents are now living in
Oregon, and have been notified of his
safety. The manner of bis loss was this
The emigrant party were encamped on
the Humboldt; party of Indians came
one evening into camp, begging and loung-
| ing after they left he was no where to
be found the Indians had stolen him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-02-16

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