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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13
.Chrastian Register.

WHITTIER AS A SHoEMAKER.-Whit-
tier is empatically self-made writer. His
early life was passed on farm in severe
manual labor, and until he was eighteen
he had no educational advantages, but such
as could be derived from few winters
attendance on the public schools of his ma
tive district. At the age of twenty, how
ever, he had managed TO secure two years
tuition at a town academy, but then he left
school, to work his way in the world, and
what he has since learned he has gathered
from contact with actual life, or by solita-
ry study in his own library. To this lack
of classical culture may doubtless be at
tributed the charming simplicity of his
style, and the peculiarly American charac-
ter of all his writings. One of Mr.. Whit
tiers early employments was that of shoe
maker. 1t was formerly the custom Of the
thrifty New England farmers to spin and
weave their own cloth and to manufacture
their own shoes and shoe-leather. A small
shed was usually attached to the farm
house, wherein were kept the implements
Of St. Crispin, and here, of rainy days
the farmers sons handled the awl ant
pounded the lapstone, while their sister
indoors spun the wool or wove the yarn
or made into garments the family home
spun. 1t was thus that Whittier becam,
acquainted with " the gentle craft Of leath
. er," and had he not one day, when abou
seventeen, sent copy Of verses to the Ha
| verhill Gazette, he might never have go
+" beyond the last; = but to this day hav'
been doing his best to keep mankind from
going barefooted. In that event the worl'
would certainly have lost fine poet. bu
: might have gained good shoemaker
New York Evening Ga=ette.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13

Poor OF MARRIAGE.-A bigamy case
was held in Portland, Me-, this week, the
accused party pleading that he had not
been married to the woman reported to
have been his first wife. No certified evil
dence of the marriage was produced, but
simply the fact that the Defendant had
lived many years with the woman. By
whom he had family. Judge Dickerson
charged the jury that marriage may be
proved in various ways 1t may be done
by marriage certificate, by the testimony
of person who was present at the cere-
mony, or by the admission and acts Of the
party accused. If the respondent lived
with the woman and acknowledged and
recognized her as his wife, and held her
out to the world as his wife, then that may
be proof that there was marriage. For
a party is not 1t liberty so to conduct him
self, living with another, holding her ose
to the world as his wife, and then to aay
he was not married to her.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13
THE UNIVERSAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
NEW YORK.
The original Joint Stock Lite Insurance Company Of
the United States.
Authorized Capital, se,OOO,Oeo.
COMPANY is ExcLusrvEIY CONFINED TO
rnE INSURANCE or FIRsr-ciAss nEAIrnY LIVES.
Authorized Capital, se,ooO.oeo.
THE DISTINCTIVE FEATURE

THE DISTINCTIVE FEATURE
Of the Stock system Of Life Insurance opposed the
Mutual, Is low rate of premium which Is IMMEDIATE,
SECURED and CERTAIN In lieu of dividend which Is
called dividend being merely return Of portion Of the
excessive and unnecessary premium charged in the rst
instance
ILLUSTRATION:
Suppose that individual aged thirty desires devote
$500 year for the purpose Of efecng insurance
his life this amount will Immediately him in the
Universal the sum OF 75l payable his decease.
This paid TO company charging the ordinary mutual
rates, would secure him the sum OF Ss,474
The difference between these sums Is exactly the
same immediate bonus addition TO the policy to
be paid by the former Office TO the holder Of the policy in
Of the early death of the insureddierenee,
dtdiely secured In favor of the usIvERsAL S3,2I7.
To illustrate the importance of the policy OF low
premiums In general terms 1t be stated that by
reduction OF twenty five cent In ths rate Of premium
the same amount of money will secure policy thirty
three and one-hrd per cent. greater and likewise that
Is precisely equivalent to annual cash dirdend Of thirty
three aad one-pd per cent. payable in adraHoe, to
dividend of oryoe per cent payabea at the end Of five
years.
By the Stock plan the M cash seet of the premium is
Immediately the insured, the Company taking
all the risk. By the Mutual plan the full value in insur-
Of the premium paid is not secured to the policy
holder, who takes portion of the risk himself
THE PREMIUMS
charged by the Universal are low as the actual ex-
perence of insured life in this country will Justify and
nearly onefrd lower than those charged by the
jority of Mutual Companies.
Table of Rates and other information promptly furnished
on application to
o.E. NEwcoMB, General Agent
20 Bellows Fails, Vt
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13
DAILY LINE TO NEW YORK
HARTFORD AND NEW YORK
STEAMBOAT COMPANY.

The new and elegant Steamer STATE OF NEW YORK,
leaves Hartford on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at
4 o'clock p NJ Leaves New York Tuesdays. Thursdays
and SATURDAYS, at O'Clock, p NJ.
The Steamer CITY OF HARTFORD, leaves Hartford ON
TUESDAYS Thursdays and Saturdays, at P. NJ Leaves
New York Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. at z NJ
Arrive in NEW YORK in time for early trains south
arrise in HARTFORD in time early trains North and
Fast.
These STEAMERS hare been bHi expressly for the Hartford
and Ns,y York route, aad ave FfRS1-CLASS ~ srtrs
| rsspse..
The very FIST Steamer SILVER STAR, leaves Hartford
at O'Clock P. NJ for saybrook at the mouth OF the
the Connecticut River and connects with the New fork
Boats at Goodspeeds Landing tS6 miles below harord
Baggage Wagon and Horse Car always at the Depo
in upon arrival Of trains from the North 20 con
yey and baggage to the steambost FREE Vi
CHARGE.
Trains leave follows, and arrive in Hartford in time
| connect with boat for New York:
Leave Brattleboro IS AN. Leave Northampton ~
s''Is Leave Springfield, 22OP.M.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13

TICKETS for sale BY L. J. P0wER e., BRO steameot'
Agents, under Mss.ssoit Hous, sprinsneid
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13
YOUNG PATHFINDER!

Young Pathfinder sired by old Pathfinder Of East
Hampton, Conn, whose Pedigree Is well known to all
Horse Breeders in New England. Old Pathfinder was q
dark chestnut color stood l6 hands high and weighed in
good condition, lS0 pounds Took the first premium at
the national show in Springfield. Could trot In
3d. and for style and beauty was surpassed in New
England Young Pathfnder's Dam was pure Messenger
Mare color black. of great endurance and very fast
roadster and will go mile in 240. She is owned by
Warren Tanner of Wimantic Conn. who raised Young
Pathfinder and has owned him up TO April l1 1867. when
he bought by the undersgne, at whose stable he
will stand the coming He i perfectly black
l5t hands high and is good horse can be found in
| this section. w. L. SABlN
| BELLOWS FAILS, June 10, 1861. "a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13

GA Brown STUDY.-The namc q
John Brown is likely 10 become as famiI-
lar to English ears as it is to our own, this
being the name which the Queens favorite
rejoices in, and about whom there has
been SO much scandal. The London corr
respondent of the Herald gossips about
this same parsonage, and mentions that
much excitement has been caused BY the
appearance, in new satirical weekly
called the Tomahawk, Of large picture
called " A Brown Study" John Brown.
the Queens favorite gillie, or Scotch SER
want is represented standing where Prince
Albert used to stand, at the left Of the
throne. Sac haad rests aaea siae crows
the othe aolda 4 E5r l8pe Al lsls f7eA
is the Bdslsh ion lsokag se ksn.fssss
meekly aa ega9ly Us dgawaa Is NJ
painter a avgat r' sf y laas
admiral doris tbat evea those wIso ds
test its sgf asn9i tai praise sis aEtissia
beauty. y. e~-sSs il ra.-4S - lie 4lcEy
that the Queen has an intrigue with this
strapping Highlander, who accompanies
her everywhere. 1t is said that the Prince
of Wales went down to Osborne on the
day the Tomahawk appeared, in order to
induce his royal mother to dismiss Brown.
Similar attemps by Earl Derby and the
Duke of Cambridge have failed, and these
authorities are currently reported to have
negatived the contemplated review at
Hyde Park, during last month, because
they were afraid the people would hiss the
Queen if she appeared in public again
| with John Brown, and she refused to ap-
pear without him. The Queen declares
that Brown was the favorite servant Of
Prince Albert, and that she viii not dis.
pense with his services. She, therefore
allows him to adjust her cloak for her, and
to drive behind her in her carriage, and
has had him painted holding her horse, il
Landseer's picture Of "The Widowed
Qdeen." The matter has now assumed /
delicate phase. To dismiss Brown would
be to recognize the scandal; TO retain hin
will certainly increase it. What win b,
the upshot, nobody can predict but thing
have come to pretty pass if a queen can
not choose her own attendants.
But the Court journal is not half .,
good-tempered in the matter, and speak
forebodingly when it says -" We know
of spirit that is abroad, beyond the mer'
levelling one we have alluded to. AM
that, through the thin veil, treason may b
seen. Treason's words are often spoken
Do we want more than this weeks picto
rial insult to teach us? If we do, the ful
some display of loyalty elsewhere show
us the anxious design to hide the desire
and keep the secret"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13
GEORGE BROWN.
OYSTER ROOM AND GROCERY sToR

NORTH END OF TIE SQUARE.
Would announce to the people Of Bellows Falls and
vicinity that he has the Store and will keep
constantly on hand and for sale
OYSTERS, LoBsTERs, sARDINEs, PIES, FRUITS,
CONFECTIONERY, &c.
Oysters furnished at Wholesale and received daily from
market. Lobsters Wednesdays and Saturdays Orders
by mail or otherwise promptly attended to.
BELLOWS FALL, May IA, 1861. 20
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13

The English papers tell Of senxmsn-
tai individual named Stanhope, who, hav-
ing become possessed with the notion that
his wife was not so fond of him a. she
should be, resolved to put her love to the
test. This he did by hanging himself in
efigy in the attic, and concealing himself
where he could watch the effect Of the
spectacle. Here is the sequel:
After while his daughter came up af-
ter skipping rope, and caught slimpse
of the suspended figure. She ran down
the stairs, screaming, "Oh, mother, moth-
er pappy has hung himselfw snow for
it." thought Felix in ambuscade, eve shall
have touching scene presently" Hung
himself!" he heard Mrs. Stanhope say, a.
she walked leisurely up the stairs. g He
hasn't got pluck enough for such d thing,
or he would have done it long ago. Well
believe he has done it, however," She
continued, as she came in view of Felix's
representative. Moll," Ito the little
GIRL Il think he ought to be cut down.
You had better go into the kitchen and
get knife, my dear but don't 50 down
too fast or you might fall and hurt your
self. Stay forgot; there's no knife in
the kitchen sharp enough. You can 80
round to Mr.. Holmes, the shoemaker-he's
only four streets off-and ask him to lend
US his pairing knife tell him to whet itbe-
fore he sends it. And, Molly, when you
are in the neighborhood, you can stop at
Aunt Sukey's and ask how the baby is
getting along. And Molly, you can stop
at the grocer's shop as you come back and
get pound of sugar."
Poor Felix" sighed Mrs. Stanhope,
when her daughter had departed 4
hope we shall get him down before tho W
tai sparks extinct, for these buryings arc
very troublesome and cost money. Hs
wanted to put an end to himself ioo; ~
l think ought to let him have biz own
way once in his life; he used - say 1 waa
always crossing him. wish ne h6dnt
spoiled that new clothes line; an old ropo
might have answered his purpose"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13
VOL. XII.
A MERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
r. ii. EDDY,


SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Late Agent Of the u g. Patent Once Wa hngton, Under
the Act of 1881
No. rs State Street, topposite khy Street Boston
After an extensive practice Of upwards OF twenty years.
10 secure the United States also In
Great Britain France and other foreign countries Caveats
specl6c ations Bonds Assignments, and all papers or
drawings for Patents executed reasonable terms with
works to determine the validity and utility OF PATENTS OF
Inventions and legal and other advice rendered IN al
crs touching the Copies OF the claims OF ANY patent
furnished by remng one dollar Assgnmsn's fecohaeo
No Agency in the United States superior aci
tiles obtaining Patents, or acertaining the
Of inventions. . - [, a.,
During eight months the subscriber in the course OF hs
large practice made rejected appcafions sIxfkkS
APPEALS every of which decided In MS msor py
the Commissioner Of Patents
TESTIMONIALS.
regard Mr. Eddy Of the most capable and sue
eessu practitioners with whom have naa uela inter-
course. OhANIn9 "sO'
Commissioner Of Patents.
have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they
cannot employ a man more competent and trustworthy,
and more capable Of putting their applications in form
early and favorable consideration at
EDMUND BURKE.n
Late Commissioner Of Patents.
aMr. R. II. EDDY has made for me THIRTEEN appcs-
and that one is pendiog Such unmstakable proof
Of great talent and ability his part leads me to recon-
apply to him toprocure their patents
ruay be of having the most faithful attention
bestowed their and at very reasonable cnsrges
Jan. J, ls67,-ly JOHN TAdHAhf.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13
LA r d w A RE, & C.

Ill
The Subscriber has now on hand the largest
and best stock Of HARDWARE be found In the STATE
consisting of
BUILDERS HARDWARE, ALL KINDS, IRON. sTEEI
AND NAILS, DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS
Mill, X-Cut, Circular, Hand and Wood SAWS Glass, al
Sizes; Carriage Hardware, &C., &c.
Customers in want of Hardware will find it for their
terest 10 call before purchasing.
JOSEPH CLARK
No. l, 2 aud Revere Hall.
Brattleboro, Jan. j, 1866 40
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13

SWEETS AND DIGEsTIoN.--If fruit is
coated with sugar until it thoroughly pen
etrates the pulp-as in pies, jellies, and
preserves-there is chemical change, a
union of the sugar and the fruit /; the fruit
partakes of the nature of the sugar, Civ
ing up its natural juices and qualities
making the mass an nindigestible substance
As sugar preserves fruits from decay, so i
preserves them from digestion. There ar,
many causes of arrangements of the di
gestive apparatus, but the use of sugar an,
molasses is one of the greatests-Hsrald o
Health.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13
MUSICAL NSTRU UCTIO N.
ST, MERRILL.

IHRENCH Note Papers and Envelopes. ruled Note Let
ter Cap and BIZ Paper white and colored Envelopes,
Pencils Pens &cat G. II. R0WE'S, Chester
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13
CTALLIoN-FRENcH MORGAN

Formerly owned by Chester Rand, ESQ., Of Townshend,
yt may found my Stable Stage Barn in Springfield
every day (except the Sabbath) through the
and he NOBLE ANIMAL standing 16 hands high weight,
l175 pounds Color jet black fine figure, large limbs,
and perfect feet in temper and disposition, gentle as
lamb As roadster and for all work. his stock is unsur
passed by any living horse. Terms satisfactory
June 10, 1867 "A lNGuAM
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-09-13

"A storm in sthe conscience will al
ways lodge clouds in the countenance.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1867-06-29
Sionx City 4rgister,
THE LITTLE BOYS REBUKE.

THE LITTLE BOYS REBUKE.
There was once a very old
man who lived in the house of
his son. The old man was deaf
his eyes We're dim, and his legs
weak and thin. When he was
at the table he could hardly hold
his spoon, so much did his hand
shake; and at times he would
spill his soup on the cloth.
All this vcxed his son and the
sons wife; and they made the
old man sit in a corner behind
the stove. There he ate his
food from an earthen-warc dish :;
and he had not always too much
to eat as you may guess.
Well, one day his trembling
hands could not hold the dish !;
it fell on the floor and broke
At this his son and his son $
wife were 50 veNcd that they
spoke harsh'y to the old man.
His only answer was a deep, sad
sigh. They then brought him a
bowl made of wood, out of which
he had to take his food.~
Not long after this, his little
grandson, a boy of about four
years of age, was seen at work
with a chiScl and hammer, hol-
lowing out a log Of wood.
His parents could not guess
what he was trying to do. The
little boy said nothing to any
one, but kept at work on the
log, and looked very grave, as if
he had some great work in
hand.
What are You doing there ?
asked his father. The little Eov
did not want to tell. Then his
mother asked. Nv hat are you
dom" my son ??
Oh d.. said he, | am only max
ing a little trough, such as our
pigs cat out OF.
But what are vou making a
little trough, snch as our pigs
eat out of.
But what are You making it
for, my son?
l am making it, said he, for
you and fatncr to cat out Of
when | am a man.
The parents looked at each
other and burst into tears.
From that time forth they
treated the old man we'll. He
had the best place at the table, a
nice dish, and plenty of food.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1867-06-29
A GOOD .TDEk K.

Many years ago, when church
organs first came in use, a wor-
thy old clergyman was pastor of
a church where they had just
purchased an organ. Not far
from the church was a large
town pasture, where a great
many cattle graZcd, and among
them a large bull. One hot
Sabbath, Mr.. Bull came up near
the church grazing, and just as
the Rev. Mr.. b. was in the
midst of his sermon-"boo-wo,,-
WOO" went the bull.
The parSon pouSed, looked up
at the singing seats, and, with a
grave face, said :
| would thank the musicians
not to tune their instruments
during service; it annoys me
very much.
The people stared, and the
minister went on.
BoO-woo-woo. went the bull
again, as he drew a little nearer
the church.
The parson paused again and
addressed the choir.
| really wish the singers wo'l
not tune their instruments while
| am preaching.
The congregation Uttered, for
they knew what the real cause
Of this disturbance was.
The old parson went on again
and he had just about started
good, when Boo-woo-woo came
from Mr.. Bull.
The minister paused once
more and exclaimed:
| lave requested the must
clans in the gallery not to tune
their Instruments during the
sermon. | now particularly re-
quest Mr.. I.-that he will not
tune his double base organ while
| am preaching.
This was too much. T.
got up, too much agitatcd at the
idea of speaking out in church,
and stammcred out:
1t is-isn't me, Parson, it
is that id town bull.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1867-06-29

Immigration west of Denver
to Salt Lake has been temporarily
suspended on account of Indian
depredations.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1867-06-29

Man is like a snow-ball-stir
and roll him about, and there will
be more of him.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1867-06-29

There are now 3J wooden mills
in operation in Iowa.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1867-06-29

TIA This being one Of the oldes, establish
men,s on the Upper Missouri, II possesses
superior facilities for tie accommodation ot
| buyers The goods are ali new and fresh,
aud purchasers can rest assured that III buy
ing at our establishment they will gel good
articles at the lowest living prices.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1867-06-29

11y" A large lot of Corn. Wheat. Oats and
Pork wanted, for which the best rates will
be paid Also, Dry and Green Hides, Furs,
and all kinds of Produce taken in exchange
tor goods.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-09-24

An American gentleman who has
been travelling in England remarks
upon the Importance OF thorough
drainage in cities. and advises that the
sewerage receive the most careful atteu-
ton. Remarking upon the results OF
observation and experience In this re-
gard, he says:
There has been remarkable decrease
of mortality in those cities where new
and effective methods of drainage have
been established, and in certain dis
tricts even consumption, that most ter
rible scourge of the climate, has been
notably diminished. Our American
piague-the ague-Rrises often from
deficient provisions against the accu-
mutation of moisture, and many fevers
and forms OF general ill-heRlth and de-
bility have their origin in a similar
cause. This Is so well marked that, In
many instances, the lower or more
shaded side OF the same street has been
VIGOROUSLY more unwhOlesome than
the higher, lighter and drisr one, the
difference resulting in health on the one
side aud mortality on the other.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-09-24
KSOw TIIY DESTINY.

MADAME.E. F. THORNTON, the great Eng
fish Astrologist, Clairvoyaut and PSychome-
trician, who has sstnnished the scientific
CLASSES OF tho Old World, has now located
herself at Hudson, N. Y. Madame Thorn
ton possesses such wonderful powers OF sec
ond sight, as TO enable her 10 lrnpart knOwL
edge OF the greatest Importance to the single
or married OF either sex. While in a state OF
tranoe. she delineatas the very features of the
person you are to marry, and by the aid of
an instrument OF intense power. known as
the Psychomotrope, guarantees to produce a
liie-Iike picture OF the future husband or
wife OF the applicant. together with date Of
marriage. position in life, leading traits OF
character. &c. This is no humbug, MS thou
sands OF testimonials can assert. She win
send when desired certified certificate, or
written guarantee, that the picture Is what
1t purportsto be. BY enclosing a small lock
Of hair, and stating place OF birth, age. dispo-
sition and complexion, and enclosing my
cents and stamped envelope addressed TO
yourself. you will receive the picture and de-
sired information by return mail. All COM
munIcatIons sacredly confidential. AID.
dress in confidence. MADAME E. F. THORN
TON, p. o. Box 22], Hudson, N Y.
mch23 cod ,tTIw&wly
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-09-24
Uaion County Convention.

AIA meeting OF the Union Executive Com
Inittse OF Ohio county, West Virginia, held
september 18th, 30, It was
ReIotizd. l. That a Conventio Of the
Union voters OF ohio county be held sATCE-
LAY, sEPTEHBKR 70, 1877, a. 10 o'clock, a. m
Al me Court HOo-s in the city Of Wheeling.
IOT tue nomination OF candidates 10Y ths
,ss!ekstss 70 the Union Convention IOF the
First ; material District
n That the Union voters of Ohio county
h. r.. 4ss=tesl to asseuIb'- IL primary meeting
~ the usu al places OF voting IN their respec-
2l,I. ~, 10 the JDs nShIps OF TT5adelphta
taDerty and RieBisBG a; : y. m. and in the
Otnes townships a. y. m, Tor the pnTPos= OF
cIO1aBs delegates 10 Iii county cOuveu-
non
the Union Executive Committees OF the
com les Of Hancock and Brooke. that the
convention for tue nomination of a senate.
f0r the F-!r,t HsnAtoriA. District assemble Ai
WsIIsDurk on MONDAY. EEF'T. .. 1877:
HESRY WALLACE. In "a