Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-02-21

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= Tho great racer Kentucky has been
sold for $4,000 by Leonard w. Jerome
to'three other horse fanciers, jerome re-
tanning fourth mterestin the horse.
- Henry Ward. Beecher recently re-
marked that any man who prematurely
breaks down is guilty of dissipation,
whether he be in business, or pleasure or
study. a W is
- 1t is said by an Indiana paper that
upwards of ten thousand persons have
become church members in that State as
the results of the reviyals experienced
there. gfs gadsT pr 81 Gle Nf
- The Rome and WATERFOWL N. "
railroad was blocked by snow last week
as never before in its history, and one
section of thirty miles was buried from
three to IL feet deep. ai
1t is not probable that the Surratt
trial will begin ON the oath inst, as an
nounced, as neither Judge Pierpoint
counsel for the prosecution, nor Mr..
Brady for the defence, can be ready by
that time. tf ~ -
The Boston Journal says of Mr..
Wells letter, in the Grant-Johnson cor
respondence, that it is like the Dutch
mans answer to mans question as to
his opinion on certain matter: thinks
vat you tink-vat do you tink ?"
John H. Surrat has been allowed to
visit a photograph gallery at Washing
ton, under strong guard, that he might
have photographs taken, the sale of
which will aid in defraying the expenses
of his trial.
A democratic paper out West nom-
mates distinguished local politician as
candidate for the Presidency, with this
singular proviso: Subject to the deri-
sion of a Democratic National Conven-
ton"
- Edward Quincy, a youth of Is
years, resident of Jersey City, n. j.,
challenges any boy in the United States
not exceeding 10 years of age to skat-
ing match, for the junior championship
of America and medal.
MIR. Bergh, president of the New York
association for the prevention of cruelty
to animals, prosecutes all drivers of horse
cars, even when four hcrses are attached
if more than the lawful number of pas
sengers are allowed to enter the cars.
The Camden Ark. Herald, to show
the extreme liberality of the late Demo
cratic Conservative Convention of Ark
ansas, says that it actually permitted
men who had borne arms in behalf of
the Union to participate in itsproceedings.
The last man T" of the revolution,
really, this time, is John Gray, 104, who
lives in Brookfeld township, Noble
county, Ohio, Congressman, Bingham
got him pension two years ago, by spec
ial act. He is now nearly helpless.
= In January alone transfers of more
than S8,000,000 worth of real estate we're
made in New York City. One hundred
valuable lots near the Central park,
which had been in the owners family
since 1863, were sold at fabulous prices,
ednesday. s
Is Some of the Connecticut papers are
emulating Brick Pomeroy in sentiment
and almost approach him in vigor of ex
preston. The Bridgeport Farmer heart
lily indorses the intimation that another
Booth is ready whenever another Lincoln
shall be nominated. M
- The consequence of the strike of
last summer in Chicago have been such
as to reduce many families to poverty
owing to the stagnation of business caused
by the turnout. 1t is said that there are
25,000 unemployed in that city, and that
10000 of them are the recipients of
charity.
= Gov. Hartman Of New Hampshire
is stumping the State for the republicans
and his reelection, and will speak every
day or evening, except Sundays, until
the election, finishing up at Newport.
Gov. Hartman is an able and eloquent
speaker, and the republicans are fortu-
nate in his leadership.
james p. Thomas, a barber, and
Miss Antoinette Rodger, both colored,
were married in ST. Vincent's church, St.
Louis, on Wednesday. The ceremony
occupied two hours and halt, and was
imposing. The bride has 100000. The
husband has nearly the same amount.
He presented the bride check for
$4,000 as wedding gift. The bridal
veil cost $3.50, and bride wore earrings
costing $4,000.