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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-09-18
WoODsFIEID MONROE COUNTY, OHIO. SEPTEMBER 49, l8ee
GLASS B-3d Department.
ERENCu MERINnS

best buck and ewes. IS
best buck lambs under l year.. 5 3
best 8 ewes. 4 2
Committee-same as class A.
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GLAOO b-1St department..
sTALLIoNS FOR ALL PURPOSES.
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ESrTWo raftsmen were caught in Il

s@Two raftsmen were caught in the
late big blow on the Mississippi, when so
many RATS were swamped, and SO many
STEAMBOATS, lost their sky riggings. The
raft was just emerging from Lake Pepin
as the squail came. In an instant it was
pitching and wrlthing as suddenly drop
ped into Charybdis, while the waves broke
over il with Tremendous uproar. Expec-
ting instant destruction, the raftsman
droppedson his knees and commenced
praying with vim equal to theemergen-
Icy. Happening to open his eyes he OBJ
served his companion,not engaged inpray-
er, but pushing pole in the water at the
side Of the raft. 81
"What's that yer doin', Mixer said he
"get down on yer knees now, for there
isn't minute between US and purga-
tory"
.iBe aisy, Patf' said the other, as he
cody continued to punch with bis pole;
"whats the use of prayln' when, fellef
can tech bottom with pole2'
Nike is a pretty good specimen of q
large class Of Christians, who prefer to
omit prayer as long as they can stech
bottom" $50
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GLASS Fist Department.
-rOHorc 1,1,, o,,r
CLASS G-1st Department.

First Day-A premium of $40 will be
given to the slowest mule, Eve times
round the track. Any mule of any age
may be entered, bat no one allowed to
ride his own mule. The riders may be
exchanged at each round, if the Judges
see fit.
Second Day-F astest racking or pacing
horse, mare or gelding, under saddle 3 best
in 5, Grounds to the heat.a.............S50
Third Day-Fastes. trotting horse,
mare or gelding, in harness, 3best in 5,
5 rounds to the heat 500
Entrance fee 10 per cent. on premium.
Starting to take place at 4 o'clock on the
first day, and at 2 o'clock on each of the
succeeding days.
All entries in this class must be made
by o'clock on the first day.
Fastest walking horse, mare or geld
"........,.......o....S0 %
Three entries to fill and two to start.
Oommittee-Wm Ford, j 7. William
son, 0 H Flint.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-09-18

TlHR LADY'S FRIEND
The Best of the Monthlies- devoted to
Fashion and Pure Literature. 81 so year
Two copies s4; Eight (and one gratis) SIG.
WHRELER& wills 0N'S SEWING Ma CHIMES
given as Premiums. Send Is cents for a
sample copy to DEACON & PETERSON, 31s
Walnut St., Philadelphia.
Single numbers for sale by Nwes Dealers.
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CLASS 18th Department.

Best display of Irish potatoes es............Sl
best display of sweet potatoes. s............l Il
best display of carrots, II in number. !. SOC
best display of parsnips, II in number. SOC
best do cabbage, not less than heads. SOC
best display of turnips, bushel. ....... 500
best do onions, peck. .................b boo
best do tomatoes, peck. ,........... SOC
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LIS T OF PREMIUMS.

CLASS A-1st Department.
1st. I'd
Best blood stallion. ........... S5
Awarding Committee-E. E. Hutohi-
son, Jere. Witten, Hughes Mann.
CLASS B-1st Department.
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GLASS Dist Department.

best brood mare, colt BY her side... 8
best sucking colt...... ................ 2
Committee-same as class G.
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SWINE.
Best boar of any Kind. 81
best SOW of any kind.................. 3 l
best pigs over 3 rnder 6 mos... 2 l
best specimen of hogs not less than
2 in number, and between and
Y months old. 3 l
best SOW : litter of pigs. 4 or over 8
Committoe-B Mann Jacob Windland,
John Windland.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
The Lyceuna.
new volum.

The Lyceum had crowded house at
Wightman's Hall on Monday evening,
showing strong interest in the organiza-
ton, but there is state Of reluctance in
speaking upon the question for debate,
which if not overcome will injure the So
cicty. The declarations by A. f. Roy
and Cyrus Royce were excellent and add
ed interest 10 the meeting.
The question for discussion next Mon
day evening is as follows:
Ought the people of Bellows Falls to
rebuild the school house on an enlarged
and more commodous plan?
Disputants-A. S. Clark affirmative,
Geo. Slate negative. DISCLAIMERS, Frank
Eddy, Henry Villas. Editors, Addie Per-
kins, Helen Hapgood. Readers, Charles
Hooper, Henry A. Tenney.
AT the close of the meeting the follow
ing officers were chosen: President j. w
T. Blanchard; Vice Presidents, j. c.
Goodwin, Monroe Chapman Secretary,
Geo. w. Spencer The lyceum is chang
ing its rules in some respects and will
doubtless soon have more perfect organ
ization. Let all classes and professions OF
our people continue to give it their cordial
support and encouragement.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court in and
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER, for said district To all
interested in the estate of r. Thompson late
of Towashend in said district, deceased. Greeting;
NJOU hereby notified that Jonas Twitche admins
Il traitor of the estate of said deceased has fled his
application in writing setting forth that it will be
sry sell the real of said deceased in order to
raise funds TO pay dets of said deceased and has
prayed for license sell the at public auction at
private sale as shall be enecal to all persons
cerned Said real consists Of the buildings and lot
occupied By the deceased a dwelling house and store
said court will decide pom said app LEGATION at this session
sbcnd on the first Wednesday of January 1851 The ap
peston of Sarah Thompso the widow of aid deceased
for commissioners the homestead in said estate.
and for assignment personal property stands for
hearing ecis ion at the time and place. and you
can then and there heard in the premises If you shall
see cause c. d. EDDY, Register.
November 81 tn, 1865. 1851
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
49,
Mafried.

In Grafton. Nov 2Sth, by Rev. r. Emerson, Mr.. SAM
UEII @, WOODBURY. OF windhaul and Mrs. ELEcTA H..
JEFF EHD5 of Chester.
In West Westminster on the 9th ult, by Rev. A. Ste
vcns. MIR. ITHAMAR L. RICHARDSON and Miss LYDIA
Il. MORSE.
Married Nov. 10Th by Rev II. w. Worthen, Mr. JAS
coRI,tss az Rjpton Wis and Miss HATTIE NJ. TENNEY
OF Bellows Falls
Married Nov. 2Sth, by Rev. VIM. II. Wight, Mr. WAR
rem MOORE of Lawrence, Mass, and Miss MAhiA
CHURCH of Westminster.
In proctorsville Nov 2s,h, the residence of ExGov
Fletcher by the Rev. S. ~ Brown, Mr. HENRY MAY OF
Westminster and Mrs. NJ " FARR of Bratteboro.
In weathersfeld Nov. 81. by Rev Baxter Burrows MT
ERWIN G. sHERWiN of Baltimore, and Miss ANN u hL-
LISoN Of Springfield.
In Chester, Nov. "a by Rev. G. g. GURR, Mr. ARAM
w BINGHAM and Miss LYDIA E. HALL, both OF Spring
field. ..,
In Brattleboro Nov %, BY t. yiuton, Esq NEWTON
s. MOYAN Of Wardsboro, and ROSE LIGHTsINGER o.
Brattleboro.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
To Single Subscribers.

All single subscribers or those who re-
ceive their papers in single wrappers, and
those at distance, are reminded that such
papers are discontinued at the end of the
time paid for, unless previously renewed,
and as many Of these viii expire on the
first of january, we would suggest that
this month is convenient time to make
renewals. and thus commence with the
new volume.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

ESCAPE OF SHINBoRN.-The Walpole
Bank robbers fairly rival Thunderbolt and
Lightfoot. Mark Shinborn, our readers
will remember, escaped from Jail at
Keene, N. H., after being convicted, but
was found and arrested some time after
wards and sent TO the State Prison at Con-
cord. He told them when put in prison
he should not stay there six months, and
on Monday last he did escape in most
daring manner and up to last accounts had
made successful fight. He of course had
help from outside. II appears that on the
outside of the gate just under the cross
bar, series of holes were bored so close
under the cross bar as not 10 be discerni-
bic unless one stopped to within two feet
of the ground. These holes were bored
round a space two feet square. and so
skillfully done that the anger-point did not
show through once on the inside. His
confederates appear to have climbed over
the walls in the night time and placed let
tiers in his drawer in the workshop, il
which he had made a false bottom, and
thus he had communication with the out
side wo Id. At a quarter to five in the
afternoon, the prisoners were marching
through the yard to their cells when Shin
born suddenly darted from the ranks and
ran with almost incredible speed to the
south entrance-gate, grasped the ends Of
two of the heavy planks forming the gate,
which broke like glass in his hands, jump
ed through the opening as ball from a
revolver struck near his feet, shot by one
of the guard, and scaling woodshed and
clearing an adjoining yard, he was, almost
in moments time, drawn into a covered
carriage and whirled down State street
with feetness which seemed to show
that both horse AID driver realized the is.
sues of the desperate undertaking. Some
dozen persons saw him jump into the car.
raige. A man was inside who reaches
out one hand and grasped the prisoner and
with the other struck the horse smart
blow with whip. As Shinborn sprung
into the carriage he stripped off his parti
colored spin took coat from the sea-
and wrapped it around his shoulders anC
Immediately curled down out of sight un
der leather boot and buffalo robe. Wher
the bell rung for the convicts to stop labo
this same team was seen driven leisurely
down State street by the prison and wa
hus in readiness for Shinborn the momen
lis exit was made through the gate
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court within and
DISTRICT wEsrMISsrER for said district To all per
interested in the Estate of james Parker, late Of
Rockingham, in said District. Greeting:
YOU hereby notified that instrument In writing
purportng to be the last will testament Of jaime:
Parker, late of Rockingham. IN said District deceased
presented to said for Probate by Erastus
T. Corser, the Executor therein named and that said
will decide upon the Probate Of said will at specia
SESSION, to be held at the Office of Eddy in Rocking
ham, Saturday, December 22d, A d. 1866. at min,
O'Clock, NJ, when and where you may be heard in th
premises if you shall cause
CHARLES B. EDDY, Register.
Dee. 8, 1866 1881
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
Petition for Divorce.

ELLEN NJ. WHEELER To the Honorable Supreme Court
of the State Of Vermont, next to
JOHN WHEELER. b. holden at New zane. within
and for the County Of wndham, the first Monday fol-
lowing the second Tuesday next after the fourth Tuesday
Of January A. d. 1851.
Jt Libel sets forth In substance, that the beliant on
the first day of September A. d. 1850 married. to
the belee Guilford in the State of Vermont by the
Rev. bthan Allen, a minister of the Gospel AID that the
dbelant continued reside with her said husband at
Braeboro said County Of windham the due obser-
vance Of all the duties required by the marriage covenant
until the year 1863 when the Lb~ee committed adultery
and concludes with the prayer that bonds Of matri
mony may be dissolved and that amo1y may decreed
her.
Dated at Brsttleboro, Nov 20, 1866
ELLkN NJ. WHEELER.
GEo. HOWE, Attorney.
STATE OF VERMONT The foregoing Libel for divorce
wINDaAN CeuSTI having been exhibited 70 me and
being appear that the Lbelee resides without
the of Vermont that the ordinary process this
Court be served upon him il therefore ordered
Lbeant give notice of the pendancy thereof
ssther with this order In the Bellows Fails Times news
paper published Bellows Falls in said County Of Wind
ham three weeks successfully the last publication be
least six before the session Of Court which
SINE Is retarnabie-
Dated At Woodstock this 3th day Of Nov A. d. 1866
JAMES BARRETT, Judge Of Supreme Court.
4q-5l
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

the Union party was triumphant. New
York city went democratic Of course, as
usual, but the most remarkabl Of all these
charter elections, was that Of the city of
Hartford, CT, which was carried by the
Union party by some nearly 200 majority,
being Union gain over last spring of
700.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
Notice.

THE nonresident propretors Of the Town Of Rocking
Il ham, in the county of Windham, hereby notified
that the taxes by said Town the grand list of
Laura Jackson and Thompson & Co., Samuel Jackson
occupant) remain in whole part unpaid the follow
ing described lands to wit piece Of land bounded east
by j. A. Liddles land south by J. B. & j. NJ. Parkers
land west by the highway, and north by the highway
and much of said land will be sold at Public Auction
on the above described premises the 3st day of Dec
bomber, 1886, O'Clock p NJ, shall be requisite
discharge said taxes with costs unless previously paid
@. W. FAIRBROTHEB, Collector.
Dated at ROCKINGHAM, Dec LIST, 1866 1851
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
milking COW last Wednesday was kicked
over and had her arm broken.
To those who had their School
Books Burnt.

We are requested to say that johnson
& Rabbit will furnish School books to all
who had them burnt in the School House
last week, at the publishers Wholesale
price, till the first day of January next.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

MARROW EscAPE.-Mr. f. Z. Dewey,
formerly telegraph operator in this village,
had narrow escape from death by an ac-
cident ON the Vermont & Canada railroad,
on Saturday last. BY the misplacinS OF
IA rail about two miles south of Milton, the
entire train was thrown down an embank-
ment, and strange to say no one was in
jured except Mr.. Dewey, who is express
messenger,who was badly bruised about the
face, his iron safe falling on him, and
pedler boy, who was slightly burned in the
leg by the stove and its contents being
summarily emptied upon him. The es-
cape of Mr.. Dewey was miraculous, as the
car in its descent from the track struck a
cedar post which came up through the
ear, grazing his back. The accident took
place nearly at the spot where the explo-
sion of the John Smith" by which con-
ductor Bush was killed, occurred some
I years since.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

STATE OF VERMONT, lNoTIcEis hereby given
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER IN that the regular SEES
sions Probate Court for said District for the year
ensuing will be held follows viz: On the first Wed
nesays of December March, June and September A. the
Inn of NJ Wilder in Rockingham the first Wedues-
days OF January, April July and October at the Probate
Office in Townsnend and the first Wednesdays Of Feb
rary, May August and November at the Inn OF Francis
Phelps Grafton, and all persons Interested will govern
themselves accordingly.
Given under my hand at the Probate Office, In Town
shend this LIST day of December, A. 1866.
AbISHIA ST0DDARD, Judge,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
WESTMINSTER FAnmrRs, CLun.- We

WESTMINSTER FARMERS CLUB We
regret that we are obliged TO disappoint
our Westminster readers this week in not
publishing an account of their meeting on
Monday evening. The report is unusual
ly lengthy, and they will of course see for
themselves that we had no room for it this
week. AT their annual me citing held Nov.
23d the following officers were chosen for
the year ensuing President, n. G. Pierce !;
Secretary, L. T. Ward; and the following
Vice Presidents who are to occupy the
chair in rotation Nathan Fisher, Horace
Goodhue, Henry Floyd, Capt, James Tit
comb, Hon. J. G. Richardson, o. F. Peck,
Dea. John Mcneil, Sylvester Grout, /. N.
Farr, and Pliny Fisher.
This club is now one of the best in the
State, and it is now in the fourth year of
its existence. Is meetings are fully at
tended and the farmers in the adjoining
towns are cordially welcomed TO their meet
/ incs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
Take Notice.

THE Book Accounts of the Subscriber this day
placed in the Office of Charles f. Arnold, Esq, for
Collection Immediate payment the is reques ted.
HENRY B0WKER
bellows FALLS. Dec. 6, 1885, 1851
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

BRATrLEBoRo.-Braitleboro held their
annual village corporation meeting on
Monday evening last, and choose the fol-
lowing officers: Clerk. Nathan Hall !;
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

ing poetry 70 De PAU TOT hotUl enS % lenSNlI'
In Bartonsyle, Nov. 18th. JAMES NJ. PARKER aged AZ
years. a.,
His disease consumption He bore his long Illness
with Christian resignation feeling fully resigned TO the
viii OF God He widow and many devoted friends
to mourn his loss but their loss is his gain.
In Acworth, N. IL, Nov 18th, MARIE H., wife Of VIM
NJ Thayer, aged IS years
In Woodstock, Nov. I'd, Mrs. LUCY W. GIBBS, wife OF
Josiah Gibbs formerly of Bridgewater.
In Brat,leboro Nov 25th Miss CELIA CHAPTER,
At East Dover, Nov. 2lst, Widow REBEooA SPARKS,
aged AZ years.
In Grafton Nov 18th, LUCY tJosLYNl BARRETT, Wild
of John Barrett ageI 80 years
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
Notice.

VNHEREAs my wife SARAH has left my bed and board
w this is forbid any person hsrboring trusting
my account sha pay debts Of her contract
ing after this date JAMES NJ HASrING.
LUDLOW, Nov 18th, ls65- Fi9
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

SlciPAL ELEcTIoNs.-In the last
ehs Various municipal elections have
~ Principally in Massachusetts,, and
"here there was a political contest,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

SCHOOL MEETING. At the school
meeting on Wednesday evening, the pru-
Dental committee were instructed to pro-
cure places for the holding of all the
schools the coming winter, according TO
their best Judgment and discretion. A
committee was also chosen to report at a
future meeting, with reference to rebuild
ing the School House. This committee
were as follows, the three first being the
present prudensial committee: II. II.
Stone, w. II. johnson, L. ID. Hurd, S. S.
Coolidge, J. II. Griswold. The meeting
was advisory and mainly preliminary TO
future action. We are unable TO announce
at the time of going to press when the
| schools will commence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.
g. r. MERRILL.

And bis daughter, Miss ELLA MERRILL, are
prepared give lessons upon the Piano in Prof Robbns
American Mehod which comprises in addition TO lessons
on the Piano, lessons in Harmony.
We will give lessons in the old method If desired
All Pupils taking lessons in the American Method OF
US will be admitted to the ''Sehumann Club, musical
organization which meets in each week for musical
practice and study.
+. Merrill viii give lessons the Violin
Pianos Tuned
Bellows Falls Dec. 5, 1866. ~
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

NEW ENGINE CoMPANY.-The fire
wardens called an impromptu meeting of
The citizens of this village on Friday eve
ming of last week, at Hon. II. E. Slough
toms office. for the purpose of forming
new Engine Company. and to see if our
fire department could not be put into
more efficient condition. The meeting
was fully attended, as all public meetings
are now days in Bellows Falls, and fifty
men came forward and promptly put down
their names as members of new Engine
Company, and the following officers were
chosen:
Foreman. ID. Perkins.
LIST Assistant dow. j. Conant.
ID +" il. c.. Goodwin.
Clerk. NJ. Chapman.
Treasurer-C. E. Chase, Jr.
First Steward Sumner Chapman
second Steward. +. p. Kidder.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07
NATIONAL BANK OF BELLOWS FALLS.

~
Stockholders National Bank Of Bellows Falls are
hereby notified their Annual Meeting for the election
of Directors transaction ofany other business which
NAV come before them will be holden at their Bankng
house in Bellows Falls the second Tuesday OF January
next being the Sth day, at 10 O'Clock, AN
J. H.WILLIAMS, Cash'r.
BELLOWS FALLS, Dec. A. 1886 Az
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

BUTTER.-Butter sold in St. Adams
market on Tuesday for from 80 to 50
cents per pound. The Messenger says:
" We judge that good quantity was
brought in, from the number of loads which
we saw. The fall, which, for reasons
which we gave, we considered sure tc
come, has caught many farmers waiting
with large lots, for higher prices"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

ROBBERY IN PLYMoUTH.-The house
of Eben Slack, Esq, Of Plymouth, was
entered on Friday evening last by means
of a chamber window, and robbed of 500.
The money was in small trunk under
the bed upon which Mr.. S. was sleeping.
The robbers, it is thought administered
chloroform to the sleeper, and so proceed
ed with the utmost safety to the transac-
ton of their business. In pocket of Mr..
Stacks pants, which were thrown across
chair, was some $500, which was either
overlooked or else they thought they had
taken enough, as they did not modest it.
As yet we hear of no clue to the robbers.
p. S. Since the above was in type we
learn that the money stolen belonged tC
the estate of the late Charles G. Niiher
ell of Reading, and was at that time in tho
care of Mr.. Slack as administrator. Cot,
ton was found on the bed of Mr.. Slack the
next morning, and both Mr.. and Mrs
Slack had the symptoms of having taker
chloroform, and it was doubtless admins
tered to them. The house was also occu
pied by David Burt, Esq, and wife
through whose room the burglar passed ii
his explorations.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

A man died last week in Shrewsbury,
who had become so advanced in his second
childhood, that for some months he had
persisted in carrying to bed with him each
night rag doll which belonged to one OF
his grandchildren.
Mrs. Z. Bourn of East Manchester,
atout seventy-fve years # age, while
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-12-07

WALToN's REGIsTER.-W alton's Reg
lister for 1867 is decided improvement
on any of the predecessors both in typo
graphy and matter, and is unusua ly cor
rect in its statistics, and will be found in
valuable as a Vermont Register to all
classes and professions in tie Stale. 1t
is probably the most complete and correct
of any ever issued in Vermont and is con
sequently the most valuable on this ac-
count. The election returns appear TO be
very complete and accurate, and emitting
the table of contents, which contains a
large amount of very valuable matter, we
can but congratulate the publisher on the
great improvements he has made on its
predecessors, especially ia its typography
For sale at the book stores.