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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

TEACHERS, Members of School Committees,
and all persons interested in educational matters
Presidents of the State Of Vermont and who de-
sire to have the Progressive Series of Readers,
compiled by SALEM Town, Ii. ID. and NELSON
M.HoLBRooK, A. NJ, readopted by the Board of
Education, will confer special favor on the pub
Usher, III making such request known, by ad-
dressing Oliver Ellsworth, Esq, Boston, Mass,
previous to January 3lst, and, if possible, within
the next two weeks Several leading education
al gentlemen Of the State also ask this favor, 1t
is therefore hoped that all interested will promptly
comply with this request.
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to the spot. They at once went to work
and skinned and dressed the animal, and
started home with what little meat they
could carry. When well on their way
they bethought themselves that likely the
den might be wintering place for bears,
and possibly there were more to be found.
So they trudged back and put their guns
in order and entered, and succeeded in
stampeding three more bears, which
showed good pluck, but at length were
compelled to yield to the superior prowess
OF the hunters. They secured the trophies
of their days sport and proceeded home
without further hindrances, and showed
the evidences Of the hot work they had
encountered with the four black bears.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04
Notes from Windsor.

The Town Of Windsor is memorable
aud no doubt worthily so, on account Of
its being the birthplace of many events
connected with the early history of Ver-
mont.
Several Of the earlier sessions of the
Legislature were assembled here. The
Constitution of the State was framed
here, and lile building always known as
the . Constitution" still stands, right in
the center Of the business part of the VIII
lage, though much dilapidated in appear
ance. 1t is, however, soon to give place
$40 anailser probably Of more modern STYLE
Of architecture: and in justice to its
memory some beautiful public building
shoaId occupy the ground.
Business of all kinds has been uncom-
monty dun for the past few weeks owing
to the prevalence of smallpox in the viii
iage. There have been some twelve or
more cases, but not one has proved fatal.
The Dr's. probably understand and attend
10 th-ir.- biz
Your friend and co laborer in the pub
slishirg business, Mr.. McIndoe. obviously
drives right smart" team as they say
n Dixie. He stu publishes three papers
so.witt standing the many attempts TO dis
lodge him. lie evidently intends to man.
age bis own property.
The Post Office building just opposite
the Windsor House is real ornament to
the town.
The holdings just south OF this, some
time since burned down, have been par
tally rebuilt; but some of the charred
timbers and broken walls still lie where the
flames leii them. The State Prison. un-
der the superintendent of our worthy
friend, Ex-senator Pollard, ia its last re-
port, makes the following showing Whole
number of prisoners-Maies, "a, females.
s. Foar are sentenced for life. and FIVE
for ten Years. All others from one 70
eight years. T~snty-ons we're convict
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

ANEcpoTE OF THE REBEL GENERAL
lea Texas paper says that General
Longstreet related the following anecdote
~ ,ha an-i.- ~ ;-f of shc late
rebel army. On one occasion Gen. Lee
called Col l., one of his staff officers, into
his tent, and commenced debating while
Col. L. wrote. Col. l.. had in his mouth
pine, and was smoking. The General in
hailed the noxious vapor until his patience
BECAME exhausted, and then said Col.
l., you can retire, and send me Col. NJ.
he does not smoke" Col. l.. retired, and
In few moments Col. Nj. entered, to
whom the General commenced debating,
bat after inhaling the atmosphere Of the
tent awhile, he discovered it to be consid-
erably impregnated, not with perfume Of
roses, but the odious smell of villianous
whisky he could not stand. Retire Col.
!. NJ. and send me an officer who neither
drinks nor smokes l would rather endure
The smoke of tobacco than the smell of
whisky
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

- Recently the remains of John Stone
and his two wives were removed to an
other burial ground on the Pontiac road,
southwest of Elmwood, in Rhode Island.
They were in state Of perfect preserva-
ton, considering the length of time they
have been buried. Mr. Stone has been
buried l07 years, bis first wife l "a years,
and his second wife LOG years.
: Pennsylvania clergyman who had
dabbled in petroleum gave out his text
one Sabbath morning, saying it could be
found in the last chapter of Acts, the last
half of the verse, and one.third of the
oil.
= The newest Yankee notion is an
umbrella with gutter round the edge
and spoU at one corner.
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Windsor County Court.
FRIDAY. DEC. 81

FRIDAY, DEC. 81.
The State v. Franklin Hill. Indict-
ment for larceny. Plea guilty. Sem
fenced to State Prison one year and to
pay costs Of prosecution.
The Grand Jury came in and reported
that they had found thiry-two true bills.
They were then discharged. a
SATURDAY, DEC. 22. e
Rogers & Morgan v. Hollis +. Pctten-
gill. The trial in this case commenced on
Monday, Dec. IL, and occupied six days.
The arguments in the case were made by
AIr. Converse and General Washburn for
the plaintiffs and Mr.. French and Gov.
Dillingham; for the defendant. Verdict
for the plaintiffs with $l5o8,4o damages.
MONDAY. DEC. "a.
Peyton Tarbell v. the Town of Ply
mouth. Action of assumpsit for addition
al bounty as volunteer. Mr.. Fullam
and Mr.. G. r. Marsh for the plaintiff.
MIR. French and Mr.. johnson for the de-
fendents.
The State v. Rachel Grape. Indict-
ment for larceny. Plea guilty. Sentenced
to the Safe Prison for ono year and to
pay costs Of prosecution.
The State V. Mary j. Wright. lndict-
ment for forgery. Plea guilty. Sentenced
TO the State Prison for two years and to
pay costs for prosecution.
TUESDAY, DEC. 25.
The State v. Albert Reed. Indictment
for rape. Mr.. Deane for the prosecution
Mr.. Paul for the respondent. Verdict
guilty.
On Wednesday the jury were dismissed
and Court business taken up.-- Woodstoc'
Standard.
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in securing them after oil othershaye tall
ed has placed him at the head Of his pro-
fession. His drawings, specifications and
other writings, are prepared int most
business like manner, and his charges will
be found very moderate. We AXE great
pleasure in recommending Mr. Eddy to
those who may require his services, and
can assure them that they will ind him
high minded aud honorable gentleman,
and one in whose hands their interests will
be carefully and skillfully ATTENDED to.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04


How A WEDDING WAS PREVENTED.
"A western paper is responsible for this
account of novel, but il seems successful,
way TO break up wedding:--
A rich old dotard of seventy-fve, living
near Springfield, ILL.,, determined not long
ago to marry trim young farmers daugh-
ter. Ills son Frank opposed the idea, and
he went to work to prevent the match.
With great ostentation he purchased a
coffin and horrid looking meat-ax, and
had them arranged in state at his fathers
house. Reversing the order of things, he
declared the wedding baked meats should
coldly furnish forth funeral that Fanny
instead of fide, should be corpse;
that his father might have funeral, but
no wedding that standing there at the
of his paternal mansion, he
would with that same sharpened meat-ax,
cleave her from crown to sole that the
sonin prepared was FOR her decent burial,
md, finally, that be was ready for the
nui derer's gibbet. The old man was fl
aally semitic bed drunk, the young lady
went home in tears, and the marriage was
postponed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04
sehencL,. Mandrake PILL

A CERTAIN CURE FOR DISEASED LIVER AND 70
DANGEROUS MAksPIEs WHICH ARE CAUSED
CONDITION or THAT OCEAN.
gVNo give the public clear undssstanding Of tas
i which SCHENCK's MandESth pills proauJ
wonderful effects which are attested by thousau''V
Bile witnesses, we present n brief
DESCRIPTION OF THE HUMAN LNhA
and It's functions. which will make the opoFaiss5
popular medicine perceptibe to every man unas'
The liver Is supplied with blood vessels, ne''.,
sorbants One of its obvious uses is TO seciee
the bile IL likewise filters the hood and seper
fluid from all impurities. Hqxnybdispens9bg -
health i the proper performaf ~. Of this funetea
liver Is diseased, it cannot purify the blood,
sent hack through the lungs, brain and etas. - -
morbid condition. it must cause jaundice pi,g1 sy
struetion Of the kidneys, gravel, and many -.
more or less painful and dangerous, but the 49,
quite enough 10 make sick and une,iai..flis
unfit for the performance Of any Of the duhes'
unhealthy state of the system very often en's
airy consumption. -, Z, az Z
The circulation of the blood is condueted -
ner The heart sends the vital current down q
arteries Il passes through the flesh, tisipE AZ. 2
rites in its progress then the stream OF Dr. I, 4
ward through the veins, and passes to the l' -sit
fed. IL Is impossible to cure consnna ,t.t irp
scarcely any Other kind Of liberation vls -
organ, the liver. Is diseased. IT is ier u.s.
: regular physicians y rarely cure eoDsuAt ,Be a
usually begin their treatment by the us In, d I
medicine. the basis of which Is morphb "a - rs,1r'
shape, which locks up the liver instead ~ rrlad
secretions. giving a tone to the stomaeh' a.
healthy How Of bile. DIR. scnencss rt n
oULxoNIc SYRUP, sEAwEED Tonic. AND MANI, 80
viii strengthen the sy stem, purify the btood' SD
heal ulcers on the lungs. - .s-sr
volume wou be required, to give ei,ii ~
the remarkable cures performed by Dr. 'ehe5 Vs.
viz ;-Pulmonie Syrup, sez~eed ieu's a.f, si-srtsl
pilis-au of which are accompanied ey iaA
the Of them. -, mrs =
DR. sCHENcK will be professionally !, q t l
week, ~ Bond Street New York. and % - ars :
Boston, from 3 A. NJ. until P. VI ne
but for thorough examination win ne I q s.
charge is Eve (5l dollars. Also iuil s s5 sni =
st his rooms Price Of the Pu'monie ~ ~. bsE -
Tonic. each 81 30 per bottle. or = % w
Mandrake Pills q cents per box s,-.., y
GRO. c. GOODWIN & co, 81 ilano'~ ia 7
for Boston. For sale BY all Drussi,ts-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

small quantity Of milk and butter Obtained
from them week by week.
At the close Of the discussion a COM
mittee were appointed to ascertain and
report to the Club, the expense Of obtain
ing one or more animals Of the Dutch
breed Of cattle TO be purchased for the
improvement Of the cattle and success of
the Farmers Of Westminster in raising
stock for beef, for work, and for milk.
l.. +. W. Sec.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

E3r The prospectus Of the New York
Tiibune appears in our paper this week, to
which we call especial attention. The Tri-
bune isnot equalled in politicalpower by any
other paper in America, and indeed it has
become the leading paper in this country.
In political campaign it is able and pow
erful, and has much improved of late
years. We notice that it has just appeared
in new and beautiful type.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

A PAPER FOR EVERY FAMiLY.-And
we mean not only every family, but single
people as well, when we commend to all,
the american Agriculfurist-the most
valuable and cheapest journal in the world.
We have received the first plumber of the
new Volume, which begins the second
Quarter Century, and find it of unexam-
pied excellence and beauty, while the pub
fishers announce still greater things to
come. Mr.. Cliff, one of the most popular
and practical writers of the country, is to
join the already large editorial force of
the Agricultnrist, and regular contribu-
tions are promised from the we'll known
" Timothy Bunker, ESQ.," the sDown
East Farmer" The Agricultural is a
marvel of value and cheapness. Each
number has sc to 40 large double octave
pages, containing 25 to 80 or more costly,
beautiful and instructive engravings, and
is packed full of useful, reliable informa-
ton. The publishers promise to expend
the present year at least $4,000 in en-
cravings alone, and $4,000 in procuring
and preparing sterling reading matter,
adapted TO the work of the Farm. the
Garden and the Household, including an
entertaining and instructive department
tor Children and. Youth. Nothing less
than circulation of over $50 900. which
reduces the expenses to small snm each.
could enable the publishers to furnish
such journal for only sl.50 year. We
again advise every person to subscribe
Tor the Agriculturisi. 1t is adapted to
city, village and country. Orange Judd
q Co., Publishers, al Park Row, n. Y.
City.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

BEAR HUNTING IN PENNsYLvANIA.-
There is sport still for the hunter in Penn.
as this account of bear hunt, from the
Elmira Advertiser, fully proves -
The other day a party Of four hunters
went out sporting from Crescent, station
on the Northern Central, between here
and Williamsport. After reaching the
mountain they decided to separate in
search of game, the discharge OF gun
being the rallying signal, should one need
The assistance of the rest. One of the
four, William Godcharles, in his peregri-
nations, came across tie opening of what
seemed a den, amid some rocks. He
boldly entered and about the same time
was rather rudely thrust back and out by
an enormous black bear, which resented
intrusion by at once showing figh'. Hav-
ing his gun loaded and pointed in front.
he at once discharged its contents, which
took effect in the head Of the bear and
killed il instantly. fortunately for his fa-
ture comfort and safety, about which he
began 10 have serious doubts. The noise
Of firing brought his companions q ickly
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

ed for larceny, nineteen for hrse-stealing.
Among the latter was one Gilman, late of
your village, who was discharged last Oc-
tober at the close of a five years term,
and who this day returns, having been
" reelected for ten years for the same
reason as before. The Oldest prisoner is
sixty one. The younges, twelve, There
are ,hirty-nine between the ages Of TWEEN
ty and thirty, and twenty-,hree under
twenty years OF age. Henry Damon,
whose original death sentence was com.
mued, and he was then sentenced to State
Prison for life in Sept. 1889. has grown
old 10 the " Service of the State" 0 the
long dreary years Sentenced at The age
of 80 he must toll on and on, and die at
last friendless and alore, within the damp,
and cherries walls of the Prison.
A glance at the peeuniary affairs of the
Prison exhibits the following state of
things. Total expenditures, Sl3,l20 co.
lN1oMEs
Labor of convicts s5,676 81
Fees from visitors 1874 65
Balance of expenditures
over income s7,30s 90
This account is made up on the oil con-
tract at 80 cents per day for the labor of
the con,icts. Lamson L. Goodnow, have
now contracted to pay the State AZ cents
per day for tho next five years. 1t would
seem that, even at this rate, the contract
or gets much the bes, end of the bar
gain"
do not see why live, healthy pris-
oner should not earn his living at least.
Furthermore, am unable to see why
each prisoner should be an expense to the
State in 1862, of only four and ne-hall
dollars and in 1865, Sl03 81. 1t is true
that provisions, &c, &C., greatly advanced
in the meantime; but Why not CORES
ponding advance in the price Of labor
Why should each prisoner earn S94 0(
in 1862, and only "a in 1865 ? 1t would
certainly seem that Board of Director
might devise some plan to make them pa,
their way; for ii mistake not in othe
States they do even more than this.
The school is .flourishing finely in til,
hands of new Instructor, Mr.. Dana
their teacher for more than ten year
having taken charge Of the school in Rut
land. His old friends at w. gave him
fine silver service as Christmas present
as token of their appreciation of hi
past labor.
The footprints Of time are plainly seer
here as they are in all the old New Eng
land towns. A little squirting may not b.
amiss in many such places, in order tina
many things distinctly marked 0. S. may
give place TO others bearing more mod
ern stamp.
But perhaps some one will say, " Sc,
things nearer home" l will put ON my
especks' and look. NoyuM
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04
Christmas at wilm. s.on.

Christmas has come with is merry
music and joyful voices. The happiest
Christmas gathering we ever attended
was on Tuesday sve, December 18th,
1866, at the Congregational Church, Will
mington, VT. 1t was for the especial
benefit of, and carried on by the large and
prosperous Sunday School connected with
this Church. Almost the entire younger
portion of Is membership had part in
the exercises. The sacred dramatics were
of the very choicest selections, and entire
ly new. We would mention The Fathers
Bible "The Lump in the Side" Sum-
mer Queen and Frost King as among
those of rare interest. The recitations
were marked throughout for the ready
manner in which they were delivered, and
for choice sentgmtesst and fresh originality.
The music was new, and we believe could
not be surpassed 10 the Neoupsry. The
music, Rotations and dramasics were. as
a whole, perfect success, not single
failure being noticed during the evening.
The remark has often been made, it was
the best public entertainment in the con-
cert or exhibition line ever given in
town." The stage was finely arranged
and beautifully decorated on either side
with,a christmas tree" each being laden
with most gorgeous display Of presents.
The estimated value of gifts was given as
high AS $4,000.
The whole affair was under the special
management and direction of d. Gilbert
Dexter, Superintendent of the School,
assisted by Lucius Walker, Musical Di-
rector, c. NJ. Russell, Assistant Superin-
tendant, and others. Great credit is due
Mr. Walker for the very efficient manner
in which he arranged and conducted the
musical programme.
The Superintendent received an ele-
ganAy carved silver cake basket" pre-
scented by the School. On receiving this
beautiful token Of regard, Mr.. Dexter
made few affectionate and appreciative
remarks. Mr.. Walker received a set of
silver spoons ard silver cup. MIR. Rus
sell silver cup. Mr.. C. T. Alvord Lii
brarian, an elegant lamp, and each of the
teachers suitable and pleasing gifts.
The Church was crowded to excess
and large number went away, unable to
gain access.
Perhaps word in this place may not
be out of order as regards the prosperity
of this church. A dozen years ago it was
hardly possible to raise asaIary of $500
per year Tor apastor, now they have Civ
en- Rev. John B. Perry unaaiaaoaS call
to become their pastor at salary of
$1,000. Then Sunday School of about
forty members, now the record shows the
number TO be two hundred and si1dy-three.
Can these figures be equaled in Vermont ?
The Church audience-room has been
enlarged and beautifed at quite an ex-
pense, and is now pleasant room to
worship in.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

THE DEMocRArIo PARTY.-Died on
the 9th of November the Democratic
party.--Ai6any Journal.
1t is not dead, but Sleepeth.-Boston
Post.
If it sleeps, ii sleeps the sleep that
knows no waking, and it is perfectly safe
to order headstone with the inscription
After life's iitful fever it sleeps well."-
~. Y. Herald
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

To lNvENToRs.-R. II. Eddy, ESD,
the eminent patent solicitor. of Boston.
continues 10 devote his entire time 10 this
difficult and complex department of bust
ness There is no man in this country so
thoroughly conversant with the laws which
govern paiei t., or who has been so sue
cessiul in the prosecution os claims before
the Commissioners at Washington. He
has had nearly thirty years practical ex-
perience, and his advice on all questions
touching the validity of claims and the
pa'eniabiiiiy of inventions renders his ser
vices of inestimable value to all hayins
business with the Pa.en, Office. Mr. Ed.
dy is constantly employed on cases where
patents have been refused, ard his success
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-01-04

in the District of Columbia, show that re-
construction will not be consummaad with
out suffrage and protection for the Blacks.
The policy of The TRIBUNE has been
practically adopted by those who differed
with us during its discussion. We never
quarrel with friends who are impatient
with us. We do them the justice of be-
lieving they go their way to what is right;
just as we hust they will do us the justice
of believing we go our way to what is
right. We work for the same object, but
perhaps in different ways. We have no
higher aim than TO secure peace to this
nation, and to all nationS--liberty, progress,
happiness, virtue, and the universal broth
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continue TO toll on in our best way.
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