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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

GRANTS Transformation. Mr.. Shell
labarger, of Ohio, recently sent the follow
ing letter from General Grant to the
clerks desk to be read, calling attention
to the fact that it was penned nearly a
month before President Lincoln's emanci-
patton proclamation:
"VIcKsBURe, MISS, Aug. 80, 1862.
Dear Sir: - y The people
of the North need not quarrel over the
institution of slavery. What Vice Presi-
dent Stephens acknowledges as the cor
ner-stone of the Confederacy is already
knocked out. Slavery already dead can
not be resurrected, 1t would take stand
ing army to maintain slavery in the South
if we were to make peace to-day, guaran-
teeing to the South all their former con-
stitutional privileges. l never was an alb
olitionist; not even what could be called
anti-slavery but try to judge fairly and
honestly, and it became patent to my
mind early in the rebellion that the North
and South could never live at peace with
each other except us one nation, and that
without slavery. As anxious as am TO
see peace established, would not, there
fore, be willing 10 see any settlement I'M
til this gu, stion is forever settled.
Your sincere friend.
u. S. GRANT.
N Il u ur..ll.....op
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

THE ORIGIN OF THE WORD FE-
N1AN."--Mr. Stephens, the chief organic
er Of those Fenians who submit to his
operations, in reply to request that he
would define the origin Of the title Of the
fraternity, says that chieftain existed in
Ireland, just anterior to the Christian era,
named Fion McCuol. This person was
tie eommandant of the " Feonin Erin, =
or Irish militia at a period when Ireland
was nation, and her people protected
themselves against the encroachments Of
all invaders. As the present organization
is instituted for the same purpose, the
name of Fenian was adopted for the
branch of the Brotherhood in the United
States.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

THE REBEL IDEA OF SECESSION
Many OF the prominent rebels now in
Washington declare that, while they con-
scieniiously believe that secession was no
crime, they admit that they committed a
great blunder. Mr.. Reverdy johnson
gave an instance of this in debate:
Il met" said he, "a Southern gentle
man who was member of the Peace
Convention, of which l happened to be
one, in the cars here the day before yes
terday. He was Southern, man, very
warm, very decided, very jealous, and, as
thought and told him at the time. if he
succeeded in controlling the deliberations
Of the Convention. war would certainly
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25
How Soothing,

How sublimely beautiful are the sweet
strains of melody, as they come borne to
us upon the wings Of evening; how il
fills the heart with gladness Yet midst
all this joy and happiness, how it mars
our pleasure TO see oar neighbors suffering
from the rayages Of violent cough or an
obstinate cold The soothing, quieting
properties Of Goes Cough Balsam alhys
all the irritatiens, and will speedily cure
the most obstinate eases Of Group, cough,
sore throat, and Influenza, Take il freely
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

The FEDERAL DEAD IN VIRGINIA.
The Richmond Wing of the 10th, says:
8 Il having been determined that the
bodies Of the Federal soldiers which lie
buried in and about Richmond and Peters
burg should be gathered into cemeteries
prepared for the purpose, sundry corps of
laborers and mechanics have been engag-
ed and are at work TO that end. To-mor-
row corps viii be sent to Petersburg,
and early next week working party WIN
be sent TO Point Of Rocks, and another TO
City Point. A corps is now engaged at
Malvern Hi, and another at Fort Harri-
son. 1t has also been determined that
the Federal dead at Hollywood, Oakwood,
and Belle Isle shall be disinterred, and
they will be def osited in piece of ground
near Oakwood, which the United States
Government is about TO purchase for the
purpose"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

country 10 its. great advantage, thus maxi
ing it the interest as well as the duty TO
give them military protection. This makes
much greater force necessary west Of
the Mississippi than was ever heretofore
required. A small military force is re-
quired in all the States heretofore in re-
bellion, and it cannot be foreseen that this
force will not be required for some time
to come. 1t is to be hoped that this force
will not be necessary to enforce the laws,
either State or national, but the difference
of sentiment engendered by the great war
which has ragged for four years win make
the presence Of a military force necessary
to give feeling of security to the people.
All classes disposed to obey the laws of
the country will feel this alike. To main
tain order the government has been COM
PEELED to retain volunteers. All white
volunteers have become dissatisfied, and
claim that the contract with them has
been violated by retaining them after the
war was over. BY reason of dissatisfaction
they are no longer of use, and we might
as well discharge, at once, every one now
remaining in the service. The colored
volunteer has an equal right to claim his
discharge, but as yet he has not done so,
How long will existing laws authorize the
retention Of this force, even if they are
content to. remain? The United States
Senate passed promptly bill for the re-
organization of the army, which, in my
opinion, is as fee from objections
as any great measure could possibly be,
and which would supply the requisite
force. 1t gives but few thousand addi-
tional men over the present organization,
but it gives large number of additional
battalions and companies. The public
service, guarding routes of travel over the
plains, and giving protection to the South
ern States, demands the occupation Of a
great number Of posts. For many Of
them small company is just as efficient
as one with more men in it would be-
The bill before Congress, or the one thai
has passed the Senate, gives an increased
number of companies by diminishing the
number of rank and file of each company
1t is an exceedingly appropriate measure
in this particular, for it provides for thu
increase when occasion requires more
men. The company is the smallest uni
of organization that can be used withou
materially injuring discipline and eff
cheney.
The belief that Congress would ac
promptly on this matter if their attention
was called to it has induced me to respect
fully ask your attention to it. If yor
agree with me in this matter, would ais
ask if you deem it proper that this, will
such Endorsement as you may be please'
to make, be laid before Congress through
the Speaker of the House.
Very respectfully,
u. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

= There is something amasiuo !,
legal style Of the indictment, fs1,
Norfolk against jeff. Davis. The
four years gigantic rebellion I !
arsaisned because he, on the Ism A.
June, 1864, did, with F" great nnES
Of persons" to the number Of a.. /
dred persons and upwards arned !
=" cannon, muskets, pistols, SWORDS 4
and other warlike weapons Sara,
dispose themselves against the 4,
States Of America"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25
{" Hon. f. b. Washburne."
AN ARrIr1cIAL WATER srou,

AN ARTIFICIAL WATER Spour-
NARROW ESCAPE OF SHIP.-The
ship St. Joseph, recently arrived at Boston
from Liverpool, had narrow escape on
the passage. 1t seems that among the
cargo was box marked " Sodium" which
was placed on deck, with instructions 10
The effect that if there was any trouble
with it from getting wet, or Otherwise, TO
throw it overheard. Soon after getting
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

carry with il great moral weight
The GREAT WASHINGTON Doom for
the new capitol at Washington is being
finished at the Ames works in Chicopee,
where Two entire years have been spent
upon it. Many of the panels are already
completed, and the work is progressing as
fast as its peculiar complexity will allow.
Designed by the lamenied Crawford, just
previous to his death, ii was his chef d.
eRrre. Had he survived, undoubtedly
the contract for casting would have gone
to Munich. like its predecessor, the Co
lumbus. historic door, such was his preju-
dice against his country in this respect.
The massive door has eight panels, -four
on side, emblematic respectively OF
peace and war; On the side devoted to
peace, is group of Washington and his
family, representing the peaceful condition
Of the country at the close of the reyolu-
tionary struggle. Next above is the oya-
ton at Trenton--then scene represent
ing the administration of the oath of Of
fiee---and browning this section is the lay
ing Of the cornerstone Of the capitol build
ing
The war sideshas first panel symbol
izing the stern ideal of deadly strife--a
British grenadier folly armed, attacking
peaceful farmer near rude log cabin
whose sinewy arm has already sent him
reeling to the ground, while the stalwari
yeoman's wife is seen handing her hus-
band his trnsty freloek, in ease he should
need it. Above this is the Bayonet Charge
at Trenton-then the Rebuke Of Gen.
Lee by Washington, at Monmouth--and
finally The Death of Gen. Warren. The
panel representing the reprimand of Gen
Lee is a most striking and life-hke scene
Washington had always, it seems, suspect.
ed Lee of aisloyalty, and on this occasion
found that he had not only failed utterly
to carry out his express orders, but had
actually ordered and commenced most
cowardly retreat. Washington is seen as
having ridden rapidly to where he meets
Lee under tree and rising in the stirrups
of his saddle, administers q rebuke thai
droops the traitors head as much as Lees
military salute to his ehieftain has hi.
sword. 1t is said that this was the only
instance in which Washington was eYei
known TO use language even bordering Of
profanity.
| The singular thing about this particula
panel is that JEFF. Davis was one of til
commissioners TO examine Crawford's de
signs for this historic and conspicuou
piece Of work for the new capitol-th
wonder being that be, OF any other south
ern man, should have consented to embla2
on this whitening shame on one Of tn
most chivalric .soasyo of the South. Yet S
it is-and let the sympathixers with hi
fitting representative, in the person o
Robert 4. Lee, remember the prophec,
Of the panel, and its historic verifcatiol
to-day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25
70 cau,un,,,ixe-. Tbe 49,,

To ComsunsPtive-. The aaA4tter h,ripesu
restored 10 health IN tsH weeks BY ysf} simple rete
after having suffered tar several years viha seyer
Affection aud that tfead disease Npls 9eaI 3ens ann
10 make known 10 his fellcw sufferer tbs means Of en-
TO all wbo desire Il he will send eppY u ihs pn
ton used tree u charge with lhs direction io iei
and using the Sans. which they Will fad sure sa-,
Consumption. Asthma. Bronesitis CspEhs, CSas III
Thross snd Lung sceciions TN Only Set Of %, y
'ser IN sending the prescription Is % hsnei the asa
and spread information shloA b. sonseses b bs al
be- and he hopes every spssxm viii Try bis Ipusly
will enS4 them netbinA ana mag proys ezsAra ~
wishing tbs preparation. pKEE, b ntufa nai vii IA
address kEg. EDWARD A.. WiLSOS, Bi6snsiv,
Kings Co, New YORK. 52a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

IN Hitting the Ike title from the Ere scfsa as ssf very
severely hand almost to crisp. The HetaFe
nnbearabe. The Mexican Mustang finfaent
relieved the pain almost immediately ~ heAlsd rspSdly.
and leff very little scar.
CnAs FosrER, 40 Broad ST., Philadelphia
This is merely sample Of what the Mustang Eminent
will do Ii Is Invaluable ia all OF wusnds snes,
sprans cuts, bruises spayiua. ste either npon cr
beast.
Beware Of eounterieits None II genuine uniss wrapped
IN ne steeplae engrsv bearing the anstare Of
w. Wsstbrook, Chemist and te rafs STAMP Of DxM
BARsTs & Co, New York. -
Saratoga spriaw Water, sold b az Druggists
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

- Shad have never been plentier than
during the present season. On Tuesday
Of last week, over 5000 were caught at
one fishing station on the Connecticut
500 at one haul. On two days of this
week 10000 were caught and hauled to
market. The wholesale price IL SIS per
hundred.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

A WARNING.-The soldiers in Maine
have held State Convention, and
Resolred, That traitors shall never
rule over us; and the safety of the Union
and perpetuity of the principles of our
Republican Government demand that
those who have been engaged in armed
rebellion be excluded from seats in Con-
oress.o
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

SERGEANT SIMPsoN.-The Lowell
Courier says that Sergeant Edward A.
Simpson, whose four several amputations
of his leg and thigh, and whose preca-
rious situation we have already mentioned,
is more comfortable, has good appetite,
and although his ease is sill considered
doubtful, there is a chance Of his recovery.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

sr-1sG0.-x The amount Of Plantation BFrters
sold in year is something startling They would Ga
Broadway six feet high from the Park 18th street
brakes Mandatory Of the Institutions Of New
York. II Is said that Drake painted all the roeks in
Eastern States with his eabalistie 4. T.--l&9 =
and then got the old granny legislators pass s ssprs
venting aishgurug the face ofnatnre which gses him
monopoly We do not know how this is but do know
the Plantation Bitsers other nrels did
They used by all classes Of the community, and
death on Dyspepsiasertsin- They very asigorsng
when languid and weak, and a great appetizer.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold ny all Druxgists.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

Itch Itch Itch s-SGkATCHl sCEiT
SCRATCH INVITATIONS OINTMENT, NIL cai
Itch III IS hours.
alt ERUPTf0Es or THE SKIN, Price % t,S
sale by all druggists
By sending GO cents to WEEKS & PoTTRR. Fal
10 Washington street, Boston, 4 VIII b. farsa
mail, frye Of postage, Ia any part oi the UHisei "a
A31y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

Ssrangc, BUt True. Every young a,y "A,
tlealan IN the United States can hear sannehlss,.
to sheir advantage W return mail lire Of cham
dressing the undersigned Those having fan Z
hembugsed will gollgs by not noticing ,his sasi (,
ers ilplaAse address thsir obedienf ser,shi N
CHAPMAN, esl Broadway, New YORK IA
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25
Perry. Moth ana rreelIs Lotion.

t. GhlosEna or Meshpateh, talso LNNpatA sna lss
tigc, on freckes, are often very anHeyns Yansafy
iaes Or light complexion, Or the diaeslarel sNe "A
more plAinly on the hre sf Annas than bFauget;
they greatly mar the besnis II sither sul szy M
ton that will eGeefukly gctnose thea taAfu sug
tszfare eolof n tie S2lH is certainly aesdcsL
y O. Perry, vile has nlaee diseases Of the skin ga
has discovered remedy for those dlsceloeauous ".
a. once prusppt iDfalliahie and harmless
Prepared oniy BY II. e. pERkf, DermAtollgaE y
Bond Street, New TeFk and foF sale Is al 3ssFas
priee s. per botels. Call for
PRkRi's MOTH AND FRAGBLR L0TlS
sei9 By ali druggists in Bellows Falls. -
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

Esror- Of xosih. Gentleman sssus,,,
years from Nervous Debility, Prsmassse Bs 49,,
effects Of youthful indlseretion, will for n
ing humanity, send tfce 70 all who ntsd Il, a. =, t'
directions for maxine the simple remedy 81 ~ y
cured snNrsrs w&fSng 10 profit by e. aays...se
perience, can do 50 by addressing JOHN 5 eSfs
10 Chambers ST., New York. az
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

RI eht article finally esesy hady llkes Il h 49,
table restores grey hairs In ioor weeks or mp,
"a II will do y every time Three appBest ~ 4
AZ hanors q We scalp: Ask for wEBsTgRsJ ~
Pos ssLE NJ ALI DkraSisrs, and IN B.s.. ~
O. y. WOODS. ~
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

'sThe Wearing Of the Grsen,r IS AZ Bns.,,
vogue, but Ne pity the many who wear H. M wi
countsnanee VII CHI batokeus jaundies bIt,,''., \,
general arrangement Of the liver, which ~ 4 n
celebrated Liver Rsnety would Esgtk su,, IN
tixetne me- M
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

succeeded in getting together twelve men
who did not know anything
l will hold my Two in reserve. fariies
desiring their services may address me ut
the Brooklyn posi-otlice.
Now for the plan proposed.
IL j., that when sufficient number OF
the right stripe are obtained, thai the au-
thorities secure their services by the year ;
for, once lost sight Of lin All enlightened
community like shis), it will be hard TO re-
place them.
Should The supply at any time ran short,
upon application TO me will name To-
caIity in Pennsylvania where there may
be found enough to supply all The Courts
OF the State.
While on this subject / may. state that
the delay IN the trial Of JEFF Davis Gall
o:her reports I, the contrary noiwithsiand-
ing) is caused by the inability Of Chase to
chase ny twelve white Americans who
have no opinion on the subject
Iong may we remain so
LEATHERsTocKINe.
1t is true that Vermont does not feel
these defects Of the jury trial, as many Of
our older and more pcpulous communities
do, but nevertheless ignorant juries are
not SO entirely absent from our courts o.
justice, but that our people will appreciate
the truth Of this satire.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

ynls- Published for the berent aud Z ~ a. si-t
Young MEN and others. who suffer non, v ~ ny
ity, prsmatu-r Decay of Manhood, H. 'ou'
same times The Msans IS sslfcurs BY one s .h
himself after undergoing considerable ,,ssl.s ~
closing postpaid addressed envelope Nj. ny
Of charge, may be- had OF the anthor NATIi MI
FAIR, Esq, brooklyn King Co, N Y. ~,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25
From the burlington Times.
An Outrageous Verdict.

The practice under the jury system OF
requiring the unanimous verdict OF the
whole twelve jurors TO make verdict has
been more than once proved 10 be untor-
tunate in its effect A striking illustration
of this fact is found in the case Of Geo.
Z. Gordon, who on the fifth inst, was con-
victed before jury in Schoharie County,
N. Y. Of the crime OF murder in the sec
oni degree. Gordon killed one Thompson,
an utter stranger 10 him, solely for the
purpose of robbing him; and the evidence
he did so was so clear and conclusive, that
two juries convicted him Of murder IN the
first degree, and no one had the slightest
suspicion that his third tiial could result
in other than confirmation OF The preyi-
Gus judgment Of the degree of his guilt.
The obstinacy, stupidity or senaity OF one
man saved this most atroeious criminal
from the gallows. The facts were clearly
proved, and eleven of the Jurors were
agr eed upon the verdict Of murder in the
first degree. The twelfth juror, however,
would not consent 10 this verdict, and af
ter being out nearly twenty four hours,
upon the repeated Injunction of the Court
to agree if possible, the obstinaey Of this
man finally conquered his associates, and
a vel diet Of murder in The second degree
was brought in. Hereuson Gordon was
sentenced. 10 the state prison for life.
The result OF this case really makes it a
grave question whether the ends Of justice
would not be better secured il we con-
scented to learn wisdom from the Frsnch
code, which allows the judgment Of al
least ten Of The twelve jurors to constitute
a verdict, that is when a very large major
| ity Of the jury determine upon verdict
let it govern the case in spite OF The oppo-
siiion Of single, obstinate juror, who in
all probability can give no just reason fol
his contumaey, further Than his dogmatit
lprejudice against hanging any criminal
That other startling defect of a jury trial
which is found n the practice Of accepting
a complete ignoramns as juror. while al
intelligent, competent business man is rul
ed out as Incompetent because, posted o.
4 all the events of he time, he has intelli
gently exercised his Judgment ard formed
an opinion, is happily satirized in the fol
lowing amusing article which we take from
the Boston Herald /:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

Hsimstrests sntntabs Hair oioring has been steadily
growing in favor for twenty yeaFs ID acts upou he
aesorben az the roots Of che hair aud changes IL to its
original color 81 DEGREES All instantaneous dyes desen
and nlnre the hair lemstreets dr. but is Ger.
tam 10 iis results promotes It's growth and l. beautiful
HAIR DhEssNe. Price 50 cents aud Sl0o Sold hy an
dealers -
Saratoga spsiag Water, sold BY all Druggists.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

ASIA MAsAoEIA The sretticst ting the sweetest
thing and the Of Il for the beast money. Ii over
eoeshn oor Of perspira.ion sofeps aud adds deeacy
TO the skiu - delightful perfume says headache and
Inflammation, and Is necessary companion In the sick
room, In the nursery and upon the toilet isbnard II
he obtaned everywhere at one dollar per bottle.
Saratoga Spring Water, SOLD by all Druggists
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25
Perry Davis Pain Killer.

Tbs great public benefaetion, We are happy to /.
sti fulhlng It's mission Of re ief, ana alleyia,isg z
the Thousand fls that Sash is heir to- lis dsu,s
wide, vide world. and wherever Yankee has Sc; II
may be founa doing ts work. Its rirtuss hare i
thoroughly tested that 1t needs no lengthy rccoua
ton, 20 en,isle It to the pablo soudaense hk.u
iesily household remedy, andif kepson hand a1l
as occasion isy require. will sare much suffering
very ssnsisy diminishing the expenses sor meJrAl q
anes. - roridsaes, R. Weekly Times. p-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

Important to Fenaalc~.-rhs erlebratsa Dr. nj
continues 10 ceyote his cniirs time 70 the iteaiel
discass incident 10 the sMalesys tsn- Az sxIgrsl;y
years enables him 70 guarantee speedy and pegaansr
IN the Nerf sd$es a Suppression and al oiisr Mas
D,rassssH es.fs from rsaisusT ass All kitten, if'
mus. contain 81. 0ffies, No. Endicoti street J :
N. B.. Board faruishefss shese WIS ss,l, srsaaisl
der treat neut,
Boston, Jusae p, 1855 AZ
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25
arrangements of the Lives.
Great German Liver Remedy

selkss AZ me ret of ALL Diseases which originate In De-
anssnenis q the liver .tz1ssdscs Acsfs or Caroxic
$780, q ~ Liter, DyFspsiu Sna0p conrssnarfe
es Ars promptly and radically cured BIZ Pro-
lessor Van huskisk's Liver Remedy
1nareSs q Testimonials might be given from persons
I've eeen permanently esre after trying other
siies, without aay kenefeisi EJECT Int ONI TRIAL ~
sne LIVER hsnsay + better proof the afflicted than
~ eAelne fafsly Neg>ak!e, and does contain
dfa<iie drug. - ',, - ~
~ Professor fAs Rtszns's GREAT GfKMAN LIVER
n1A-ni, and take no ether One dollar and ffte<n
7AsS' either 20 stamps or currency any Adver
~ 49, Asa or 2 the Pruplisor<, OSCAR @. MOSES
~. = CeEt .ndr strs Scx YORK, viii ensure bottle Of
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-05-25

practically nullity in many cases. Still,
the law is great bulwark Of freedom
II is stake driven down, a landmark, in
dicating progress up to that point. twill
carry with it great moral weight"