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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
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One of Natures Noblemen.

My thoughts were far from noblemen
of any kind, as stool mid throng of
others in one of the elegant dry goods s.
adjustments, situated on the fashionable
promenade of our thriving metropolis.
/ was one of many who lined the pol
ished counters, looking with admiring eyes
at the beautiful fabrics so temptingly dis
played. The half hours absence of the
obliging clerk who would find the style of
goods ] required only in distant part of
the house, allowed mestime to be enter
tanned with watching the streams of fair
ones coming and departing.
Beautiful faces alight with happy life,
and the excitement of shopping = older
countenances with" Pm de termined to
drive a bargain Hooking forth from
wrinkles. and just perceptible "crows
feet" evidences of how human nature un-
consciously displays itself. And the di-
version it was 10 hear those different
wholesome sounding so sweet and clear.
that it produced more smiles on the face
of the polite and obliging salesman, and
caused the very goods TO be handled with
cheerfulness that was a marked contrast
TO his fellow clerk, whose customer was
deploring high prices and disparaging ma
terial, in the querelous sharp tones that
set some sensitive nerves on edge.
And while | waited, and made mental
criticisms to amuse myself an incident oc-
Cured little out of the common obserya-
ton of shop visitors.
A slight, small woman, pale, sad-eyed,
and wearing faded black, came with new
influx of visitors, walking timidly and
casting half frightened glances at the piles
of pretty stuffs.
| A bright, neat material on the counter
near where stood caught her eye she
tremblingly inquired the price; when she
was told, my sharp eyes saw the bill
twisted in the quivering fingers with a
perplexed, troubled air, and my ears heard
the murmured-
"Annie would need ten yards /"
Will you take it 2"
She lifted pale, meek face, and an
swered sadly
q cannot; didn't think it would be
SO much"
! She was turning away. when gentle
man, who like myself had been looking
and listening, drew near, asking of the
clerk
"What does the lady want l will wait
upon her-you attend to those customers
below"
The respectful manner with which he
was obeyed, made me at once aware that
he was the proprietor, and l was little
surprised at what followed.
How many yards did you want, mad
am 2"
Her astonishment was amusing
"I can't take it, SIR"
81 am not talking about that" with a
smile, Just answer my question"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
Effects Of Ball Received in Battle.

In the battle of Franklin, November,
1864, Capt. George G, Biddulph of com.
pany X, thirty-sixth Illinois volunteers,
was hit by something supposed at the time
TO be piece of shell, from its effects upon
the captains head. His left eye was en-
tirely destroyed, his left ear deatened, his
jaw so fractured that to this day it is i'm
possible for him to open his mouth only
partially, his cheek bone fractured, a hole
made upon the left side of the nose where
something had gone into the head, one
large tooth on the upper jaw split in two
and half of it gone, and another large
double tooth turned half way round. He
resigned lis commission, came home, and
although suffering much from his wound,
exhibited true soldiers bravery in sub
mitting without murmur to his misfortune.
On the morning of December 25th,
1866, he lad sensation in his head--to
use his own expression" as though some
uou gwen Wdy ali stt OHtC, anu tIC
hearing was instantly restored to his left
ear, the sound of ordinary conversation iE
the room seeming like shout at the top
of the voice. This feeling became less
painful, until January 26th, 1867, when
he felt severe pain in his throat and
raised considerable blood, and, after few
hours of suffering, coughed up rough and
battered ounce bali, which was as ragged
as cinders from the furnace, and measured
over an inch in length and three-fourths of
an inch in width. Upon an examination
of the throat, il is found that this ragged
mass of lead had cut its way from behind
/ the throat into the throat, about an inch
below the palate. Were the ball smooth,
the wonder would not be great, but the
ball is battered and torn, with sharp points
and edges until it has lost all resemblance
to its original shale.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
A Natural Wonder.

A writer in the Memphis (Tenn.) Av-
alance describes great natural wonder,
said to have been discovered BY two Eng-
lsh noblemen IN Arkansas near the St.
Francis river, and the boundary which
separates Missouri and Arkansas. 1t is
called " moving mass of rock" In that
section is strip of limestone, or green
stone, ranging from between one to two
miles in width. 1t is interspersed here
and there.with plots of land, in many ca
ses over an acre in length, peculiarly rich
in soil, and making the strange and per-
haps hitherto unknown conformation of n
swampy and rocky sol. The water from
the St. Francis pours in, especially in the
spring and fall seasons, in heavy vol
ume. The stream, although its current is
swift beyond parallel, takes zigzag
course through the rocks, being particu-
larly swift at the above mentioned extrem-
ity, and again empties into the ST. Fran
els.
Al this extremity is solid mass of
rugged and picturesque rock. almost oval
in shape, washed on all sides by rapid
current, and moves directly and regularly
back and forward; always in motion and
creating a deep and heavy sound which
can be heard for miles. AT first its mo-
ton is hardly perceptible to the ordinary
vision, but as the sound increases and the
strange eye rests more directly and minute
ly, the object becomes palpable. On either
side of the immense movable substance,
which, as we have said before, is surround
ed by swift current, are here and there
eddies threatening instant destruction to
everything coming within its yawning and
awful reach. The mass of rock is COW
cred with vegetation, which grows up
thiekly and spontaneously.
A portion of the rock lies directly un-
der the base of the mountains, and as it is
always moving. is washing the sides grad
ually away. What has produced such an
unparalleled wonder demands investigation
from the scientific world. IF gases can
cause earthquakes-if currents of water
can cause whirlpools and mammoth mal-
stroms, why not certain currents of cleo
trical character cause ponderous masses of
rocks TO revolve? The proposition is, can
science explain this wonderful freak of
nature? What causes the rock to revolve !?
Is it peculiar combination of gases, or
what is it ?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
MARCH %, 1867.

lie cut off more than she falteringly
mentioned, and while he was packing up
she found voice to tell him, that i'll health
had forced her to relinquish the work with
which she had obtained support for her
self and two fatherless children. But the
eldest girl--barely seventeen--was going
to teach in week, and she needed a dress
TO make her presentable.
He made no reply, taking in silence the
poor little bill she oifered-the very last
of small hoard-and from his own port
monnaie added greenback, the amount
of which | could not see, slipped both in
between the cords which bound the parcel,
and handed the latter to her with
"There tell your daughter stranger
wishes her all success"
He walked away hastily to avoid her
fearful thanks, and the little woman looked
as she turned to depart, like one in a
dream.
1t was simple act, unobtrusively, qui-
etly done; and not week before that
same gentleman had been pronounced un-
charitable, because lis name would not be
put down to swell the list for aid towards
some missionary scheme.
He may withhold his benevolence from
a popular enterprise that would promul-
gate his name to the world, but for true
unostentatious charity, (since I've learned
that this Sas not the only case) he isl
thought then, and think now-one Of :" Ma
ture's Noblemen."
Dearly / should like to give his name,
but it would seem like Dissertation to dra Y
aside the veil from such noble goodness
So let him in secret dispense his charity
while angels praise, and surely God will
reward
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22

Coon CoUNsEL.-Sidney Smith cut
the following from newspaper and pre-
served it for himself: When you rise in
the morning form resolution to make the
day happy one to fellow creature. 1t is
easily done a left off garment TO the man
who needs it, kind word to the sorrowful
an encouraging expression 10 the striving
---trifles in themselves light as air-will
do it, at least for twenty-four hours. But
if you are young, depend upon it, it will tell
when you are old and if you are old, rest
assured it will send you gently and happily
down the stream of time into eternity. By
the most simple arithmetical sum, look at
the result. IF you send one person, only
one, happily through the day, that is three
hundred and sixty-fve in the course of the
year. And supposing you live forty years
only after you commence that course of
medicine, you have made fourteen thou
sand six hundred beings happy, at all
events, for time.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22

ssV eseeS e~ss~D -
When the world was created, and al
the creatures assembled 10 have their life
time appointed. the Ass frst advanced and
asked how long he would have 10 live?
"Thirty years." replied nature, win
that be agreeable to thee?" W..
"Alas answered the Ass, lit is .
long while. Remember what weari-
some existence will be mine; from morn
ing until night shall have to bear heavy
burdens, dragging corn sacks TO the mill
that others may eat bread, while ! have
no refreshment, nor be refreshed by any
thing but blows and kicks. Give me but
portion Of that time, pray"
Nature was moved with compassion, and
presented but eighteen years. The ASS
went away comforted, and the Dog came
forward. How long dost thou require 10
live?" asked Nature. Thirty years are
too many for the Ass, but wilt thou BE-
content with them ?" s
els it thy will that should?" replied
the Dog. " "Think how much shall have
to run about; my feet will not last for 20
long time, and when Ishall have lost my
voice for barking and my teeth for biting.
what else shall be ft for but to lie in the
corner and growl ?"
Nature thought he was right, and gave
twelve years.
The Ape then appeared
"Thou wilt, doubtless willingly live the
thirty years." said Mature Z thou wilt
not have to labor as the Ass and Dog, life
will be pleasant to thee"
"Oh, no." cried he; 50 It may seem
to others, bu, it will not Should pudding
ever rain down, should excite laughter
by my grimaces, and then be rewarded BY
sour apple. How often sorrow lies con-
cealed behind jest. ! shall not be able
to endure for thirty years."
Nature was gracious, and he received
but ten.
AT last came man, healthy and strong,
and asked the measure Of his days.
"Wil thirty years content thee?
How short a time" exclaimed the
Man. When shall build my house and
kindle my fire upon my hearth-when the
trees have planted are about to bloom
and bear fruit-when lite to me shall seem
most desirable, shall die. Oh, Nature
grant me longer period"
g" Thou shal, have the fourteen years Of
the Ass beside" = &a
"That is not enough" replied the Man
"giye me more"
/" will give thee, ti.en, the ten years Of
the ape; and in vain wilt thou claim
more"
Man departed satisfied.
Thus man lives seventy years. The
first thirty are his human years. and pass
swiftly by. He is then healthy. aud hap
! py. lie labors carefully and rejoices in
| his existence.
The eighteen of the Ass next; burden
upon burden is heaped upon him; he car
ries the corn to feed others; blows and
kicks are the reward of his faithful SER
| vices.
The twelve years Of the Dog follow,
and he loses his teeth and lies down in the
corner and g,owls. When these are gone,
the Apes ten years form conclusion.
Then man. weak and silly, becomes the
sport of children Translated .from the
German.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22

MAKING THE Best OF EVERYTHING
Though every thing is not right and per-
feet in this world, we can not help thinking
that if We took half the pleasure in seek
ing out good things that we do in the search
for evil, we should find ourselves better
men, and discover much hidden treasure
which we tread daily under foot
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
B. ARNOLD DRUGGIsT,
Book Seller, &c
FROM-LONDON.
Sibi Tosique.

When Arnold was in London, we are at
this moment unable to tell. He was en-
gagged when here in the trade Of horses
and mules to the West Indies, and it 10
probable that his visit to London was
while he was in business, though that is
mere conjecture. He was born in Nor
w;ch in this State in January, 1740, and
was apprenticed to an apothecary in that
city, and avery troublesome apprentice too.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION
:. II. EERREiE,

And his daughter, Miss ELLA MERRILL, are
prepared to give upon the Piano in Prof Robbins
American Method which comprises in addition to les
sons on the Piano, lessons in Harmony. .-
We will also give lessons in the old Method 1t desired
All Pupils taking lessons in the American Method ~ OF
as will be admitted to the Schumaul Club musical
organization which meets each week for musical
instruction and study.
s f. Merrill will give lessons on the Violin.
Pianos furnishe and tuned,
Bellows Falls Dec. 3, 1866. 80
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22

INTELLECTUAL PowER.-There is a
chance of overrating intellectual achieve
mpnt; the brain alone is not the leader of
the world. We are amazed, but not moved,
by the grandest results of intellectual
power; but it must be united with emotion,
imagination, and sentiment, before we are
impelled to any great deeds ourselves.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22

THOUGHTS OF ONE's SELF AND OrH-
ERs.-He who thinks he can do without
others is greatly mistaken; and he who
thinks others can not do without him is
still more so.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
American Etiquette.

There is a habit Of walking which some
Young ladies have fallen into, which, for
want of better word, we must call jig
Cling. To accomplish it they pin their
arms down straight to their side, and go
through series of twists and contortions
which possibly may seem 10 them grace
ful, but which seem to every one else abb
surd afectation, deserving of summary
chastisement.
An easy and natural carriage Of the
body is one OF the greatest charms in a
young lady, and survives the loss of many
other attractions.
II is not the fashion now to minee and
sigh, and talk as affectedly as young ladies
used to do; but our modern bellies not un-
frequently go TO the other extreme, talk
loud, and affect frankness which is rude
ness, entirely disregarding the respect and
consideration due to the feelings, opinions,
habits, and even prejudices Of others.
1t is above all things vulgar and dis
gusting TO hear young ladies continually
talking about gentlemen. There are some
who hardly open their lips except to re-
count their calls, their conquests, the COM
pliments they receive, and the havoc they
have made.
Moreover, when gentlemen do call, try
which will be interesting TO every one
present, instead of whispering stupid moth
ines in corner.
This absolute appropriation of the WIS.,
its Of any gentleman in family is foolish
and embarrassing, and often source of
great modification. Gentlemen frequent
ly wish to visit without any positive inten-
ton of taking a wife, and this exclusive
monopoly frightens them, and induces
them to stay away altogether.
Treat young gentlemen, unless they are
declared and accepted lovers, and even
then it is just as well to be a little chary,
exactly as you would any other visitor.
Be polite, do your best to entertain, but
do not appropriate f; attend TO your occu-
pations or amusements exactly as usual.
Complete your morning toilet before
leaving your room; wash thoroughly,
clean your teeth, arrange your hair neat
ly, so that if visitors come, you will not
have to run away to make yourself " de-
cent"
1t is English usage TO stop sewing,
should you happen TO be engaged in it
when callers arrive, and only resume it at
their request but this is not American
usage Some English ladies of rank call
ing with elaborate ceremony on the wife
of General Washington, found her in a
checked apron, knitting. They were re-
ceived with all the gracious dignity for
which Mrs. Washington was distinguished;
but she continued composedly knitting till
the close of their visit, and neither apollo
g;zed for it nor for her checked apron
Demoresfs Monthly Magasine.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22

BENEDICT ARNoLD.-A relic Of the
Traitor. The New Haven Palladium says:
We have seen the identical sign that used
to hang over the store of Benedict Arnold
when he traded in Water Street in this
city, and we present below copy of it a.
near as sign can be copied on paper. It
is about three feet and a halt long and two
and a half broad. The aign is black, and
the letters look at first glance as if put on
with yellow paint but on close inspection
they are discovered to be gilt
The sign was found some time since in
the garrett Of the house in which Arnold
lived Opposite his store). and is now the
property, we learn, Of Mr.. Jabob Hotch-
kiss, who has permitted it to be deposited
in the Museum. We have followed the
style, proportions and pointing Of the let
tiers of the sign very nearly. There was
one popularity, however, that we could not
well initiate, viz: the dots of the i's in the
motto, which on the sign are inverted COM
mas instead of mere dots. It will be seen
that there is no point between the name
and the occupation. Both sides Of the
sign are precisely alike. The motto, Sibi
Totique," is translated thus" For himself
for the WHOLE" or for ALL" The first
sentence is most decidedly appropriate to
the man, who was /" for himself in al
things" @
B. ARNOLD DRUGGIsT,
Book Seller, &c
FROMTOND0N
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22

MEDIocRrrY.-The absence of intellec-
tual brilliance is not so much felt in q life
where good offices and encouraging SYM
pathetic words and graciousness and gem
iality can diffuse such glow Of tender
light over existence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
VOL. XII.
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d U p l. EX Il l. l. p L ] G,
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S * / r. II

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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22

Who is the largest man; The lover; he
is man of tremendous sighs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
Let Me Rest.

lie does well who does his best,
lie is weary, let him rest.
Brothers, have done my besti
am weary-let me rest.
After toiing oft in vain,
Bafiled, yet to struggle fain;
After toiling long to gain
Little good with miekle pain,
Let me rest. But lay me low,
Where the hedgeside roses blow
Where the little dasics grow,
Where the winds s.maying go;
Where the footpath rustics plGd,
Where the breeze bowed poplars nod
Where the old woods worship God
Where his pencil paints the sod
Where the welded thi ostie sings
Where the young bird tries his wings
Where the wailing plover swings.
Near the runlet's rushing springs;
Where, at times, the tempest's roar,
Shaking distant sea and shore.
Still will rave old Barnesdale DER,
To be heard by me no more
There, beneath the breezy west,
Tired and thankful, let me rest,
Like child that sleepeth best
On his mothers gentle breast.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
poflaGl 10 Females both Married and Single.
THE OLDEST REGULATOR FOR FEMALES
pR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS!

~ Of ingredients in these Pills is the
on.77 ,s7 anu extensive practice. They mild in
anu cannot do harm to the most delicate
- ~ - correcting all Irregularities, Painful Menstrual
bassag all distractions, whether from cold 9TH
H. IN @ pain IN the side palpitaton of the heart
~ affections, Mysteries, fatigue, pain in
saa nos &c, disturbed Sleep which arise from
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-03-22
Notice.

FyyE Copapership heretofore existing under the name
L Of Miner & Young is this day dissolved by mutual
consent The affairs Of the firm viii be settled by Henry
NJ Young All persons indebted TO are requested to
st.ia a,57saiateiv EVERETT W, MINER
HENRY NJ. YOUNG.
p,,or.s r.,,o Ia,, TX 1897 g.
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Much in Little.

Who knows to spare and when to spend.
Who knows to hold and when TO lend,
Who knows to stand and when to lend,
viii safely reach his journeys end.