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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-04-03
Ben Wade.

The name of Benjamin F. Wade, of
Ohio, has been familiar one to the peo-
pie of this country for more than thirty
years, but at no time has it attracted so
much attention as at the present mo-
met The fact that Mr.. Wade-if Mr..
johnson is convicted of high crimes and
misdemeanors,-wi succeed the presi-
dental chair under circumstances such
as never before happened in the history
of the country, is of itself sufficient to
make the people desire to learn all they
can of the new President.
b. f. Wade was born at Feeding Hills
Parish, West Springfield, Mass, on the
9th day of October, 1900, and is there
fore in the sixty-eighth year of his age.
His father, James Wade, was a soldier
in the war of the Revolution, and fought
at Concord, Lexington, and Bunker HILL
He was made prisoner in one Of the bat
ties, and confined at Halifax for long
time. His mother was the daughter of a
Presbyterian clergyman, and woman of
great force of character and strength of
mind. The venerable senator often speaks
of his mother, dead long, long ago, and
his eye will brighten, and his voice grow
soft with emotion, when he tells of "that
good New England MOTHER His moth
er taught him to read and spell, and
having kept the small library of her
father, Benjamin read the dozen books in
it through several times. While his
father was in the war fighting for the
independence of his country, the good
mother was at home taking care of the
children. The family, to use Mr.. Wade's
own words, "was one of the poorest in
New England" and the mother could
barely find enough food and clothing for
her children. There we're ten children,
of whom Benjamin was the youngest and
ugliest When Benamin's father re-
turned from the war, he was broken in
health and spirits, and seemed to have
lost all his former energy and sprightli-
ness. Ben early sought to relieve his
parents of the burden of keeping him,
and lived out among the farmers, doing
all kinds of work for his boarding and
clothes. When almost young man, he
worked hard many day for twenty-five
and fifty cents. In winter, he tended the
farmers horses and cattle for his board
and went to school, often walking several
miles daily through the deep snow. He
was in the habit of borrowing books and
read them through the night, and early
manifested great desire to study, espe
cially history and the biographies of men
) We will here relate an anecdote of Mr.
Wade, which will serve to show wha
kind of boy he was, and point mora
|, for our American youth. He had Dor
rowed history of farmer, and one even
ing left it laying on the window bottom
: and, the sash being up, the wind blew tn
rain in during the night and ruined tn
book. Much mortified, young Benjamin
r next morning went to the farmer, an,
2 told him what had happened, and sal,
, that, although he was too poor to pa,
5 for the book, he was willing TO work
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-04-03

The USAsKED GooD.-The prayer
which Socrates taught his disciple Alci-
blades deserves place in the daily devo-
tions of every Christian. "That he
should beseech the Supreme God, to give
him what was good for him, though he
should not ask it, and to withhold from
him whatever would be hurtfal, though
he should be so foolish as to pray for it. "
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-04-03

SHARPENING LEAD PENcIIs-A mar
row blade "a pen blade-should be used
for this purpose, as the back of wide
blade is almost certain to break the lead
point just before the point is finished. A
little thought will readily show the rea-
son Of this.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-04-03

Girls, do you want to get married, and
do you want good husbandss If SO.
cease to act like fools. Don't take pride
in saying you never did housework, never
made bed, and so on. Don't turn up
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-04-03

your pretty nose at honest industry; new
er tell your friend that you are not
Obliged to work. When you go shopping.
don't takeyo mother with you to "csr-
~ the bundle"
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.

O'Clock, was caused BY the burning Of frame
stable 10 the rear Of premises occupied BY Mrs.
D. Boyd Smith, on 81. Assph street. II was
ty.. II was hopeiessly damaged by the fire
god"
BIBLE SocrKrY.-The anniversary meeting
Of the Alexandra Bible Society was held last
night In the Second Presbyterian church. The
weather. The remarks OF Rev. DR.. Baird and
Others was listened to with attention.
MARKEr.-The grain market continues duh,
The following prices ruled yesterday: Wheat,
S2eo@as oi corn, N.o9j rye,Sl.7sj oats, 49, eggs.
Isl butter, 90.
PoLIrIcAL.-Last night the Third ward club
held O meeting, at which q motion was N ade
| to commit the club to Mr.. John Hawxhurst
| as q candidate for Governor.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

will be delivered BY Hon. VIM. A. Beisay, Of
New York, and others, ministers Of the several
invited to be present. Interesting exercises
will be participated In by the scholars Of the
school.
BALLs ON MONDAY NioHT.-On Monday
evening there will be a grand ball given at
Harmony Hall, on Green street, below Bridge,
for the benefit OF the German school, which
promises to be one OF pleasure.
=. On the Aame evening, the Lafayette Drama
tic Association will give q masquerade ball at
Forrest Hall, which also promises 70 be
grand affair.
A LApirs' REBEKAH DECREE ASSOCIATION
was organized on Thursday night at Odd Fell
lows Hal, Congress street, By The past officers
Of Association No. l, Of East Washington. The
following were elected and Installed into once:
Mrs. E. ]. Palmer, p Mrs. A. N. Carlin, v. p. /;
Mrs. s. J. Hammer, r. s.; Mrs. NJ walkerJF'
s.; Mrs. X. Myers, treasurer.
CENksT.-Ths boat Round Top. Cement,
from Hancock, Md, arrived yesterday morn.
Ing, with 600 barrels OF cement, consigned 10
Geo Watera.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11
THE COURTS.
CIRCUIT CouRr-Judgs Wyiie.-This c
was occupied s 6; ,9lG~ sI ys.sa.


was occupies RMs e c. sGsG~ sl yssrs2
Barren ct. al. W. the Corporation OF Wash.
contract 70 erect the new Senfre build.
ing In 1854. The jury returned sealed YER
diet, giving Barron, Donsphan Smith:Sn
stoppage OF tho work, l27th June, 1884 The
pialhtiffs claimed some seven thousand doiia"
ANN q. Carroll vs.. the baltimore and Ohio
since for the plaintiff, but the amount Of
damage. given wa, mo not 81 ne
cause, had nled q bill Of exceptions to the
courts, ruling that the act OF Limitations APP
piled TO the sIa sonsaSSsI,iIyh ina. tht nc
years could be recovered In the action. When
the trial concluded, the defendants moved for
new trial, and upon the everything Of this
from The result OF the case | the plaintiff. be-
cause they were not allowed to recover dam.
| ages for an occupation OF their land beyond
| three years, and the defendants on the ground
o. ne pisintifs' iii Of Exceptions went up to
to the last general term, and that court sus.
peal was not made in time to 40 up to the last
general term, and no mention thereof appeared
on the minutes Of the court below, but judg.
ment was entered there on fhe nsss gay OF
on the decision OF the general term sustaining
| the ruling Of the court below on the act OF
/ limitations, judgment Tor the pihihNns was
entered upon the minutes Of that court also.
| Soon after the adjournment Of the general
/ term execution was issued against the goods
| and chattels OF the railroad company the ex-
ecution not showing on which Judgment 1t wa.
issued, that Of the court below or the general
| term.
The defendants thereupon moved the court
| to set aside the judgment thus Improperly en-
| tered, and quAsh the execution.
The case was argued BY MT. COZ ior me
motion, and by Messrs. Brent and Merrick In
The court, after delivering. an opinion re-
/ viewing the facts mentioned above, passed an
| order that the Judgment Of the LIST day Of Feb.
| ruary be set aside, and that the minutes OF
the court Of that day be corrected by subs titu-
/ ting for the entries Of that day an entry show
/ ing that motion for q new trial was made by
| the defendant and overruled, and thar there.
| upon the defendant prayed an appeal TO the
| general term; that all further proceedings
| under the execution issued in this case be
| stayed until the action OF the court In general
term on this case.
| BiitI vs.. Bowen. Judgment ofcondemnation.
Fletcher VS.. Hollingshead.
Corbin vs.. Kaufman.
Joyce vs.. CLARK. ,,
Inthese cases Judgment by default 10 issued.
| The court said all attorneys having cases
| on the calendar must attend the term OF the
court to-day or their cases will go over until
| next term.
Adjourned.
=.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

The LINCOLN Observation-Disclosures W allach
as president Of the Washington Lincoln Mon
ument Association, has issued invitations to
the Masonic, Odd Fellows, Temperance and
other organizations to be present and take
part In the ceremony OF unwilling and dedieat-
Ing the monument on the 18th instant. Al a
special meeting OF the Grand Lodge y. and A.
Mayor Wallach, requesting the presence OF
| the Masonic fraternity at the dedication OF
the Lincoln statue In front of the City Hal on
Wednesday next, was read and accepted
Members Of all subordinate Lodges In the
District will unite with the Grand Lodge on
| the occasion, and It Is expected that . large
number of Masons will be present.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

TRAsspRRs or REAL EsTATE.-The follow
ing transfers OF real estate have been reported
at the real estate exchange OF X. NJ. Hall, cor
ner OF Seventh and ID streets part OF lot II,
in square 4sl, II feet on Fifth street west, at
part Of lot !, In square tsi, 20 feet on Fifth
street, at t3, 500; part Of lot Q, In square +52,
east rs feet on Massaeh usetts avenue, at IS oo0j
parts Of lots 10 and IT. In square 2oS, % feet on
B street north, at n, 900; sub. ID, In square S74,
and part OF lot L, In same square, at 1905 lot
ii, In square 262, % feet on Thirteehth street,
at All O00
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

ERRoR.-In mentioning the fact, yesterday,
that Messrs. Wall, Robinson X Co.,, No. s22
Pennsylyania avenue, had the contract LOT
Inadvertently placed the name OF Mr.. este.
phens0 for that Of Mr.. "Roblnson," Of this old
and estsbltshed firm Of celebrated olothierp.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11
Stables.

COOKS BOARDING sTABLEs,
ON El6HTH sTREkT,
Between d and X, No, t67
Particular attention paid TO BOARDING Horses.
LARGE airy aud comfortable stables, The proprie-
tor e we'll known as one Of the best feeders IN THIS
District Owners Of poor horses can nave 'hebi
fAttened and well cared for,
CARRiA0Es can DO had at all hours for Parties.
weddings, and Funerals. )AS-u
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

BLESSING Holy WATEn.-This morning the
water In all the Catholic churches viii be
blessed and given to the congregations, who
generally take II to their homes and use II
during the year for religious purposes.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

EASTER NioHr BALLS. = Monday being
In honor OF the event. The friends OF the
Hibernia Steam Fire Engine Company, and
the citizens generally, have rendered com;
plimentsry ball to the company, which Will
take place at Carusi's new and elegant saloon,
on Eleventh street, below Pennsylyania ave-
nue.. This affair must have = grand success,
their endeavors In perfccting the arrangements
for the occasion. Invitations have been ex-
tended to many pro miuent Gentie men and beau,
tlfui ladies In Philadelphia to be present, and
It Is expected that they will be In attendance.
The Holy Hill band has been engaged, which
10 sure guarantee that those who delight 10
dripping 1t on the light fantastic toe" may do
so to the sound OF delightful music.
At Odd Fellows Hall, Seventh street, the
Bookbinders' Association give their annual
ball on Monday night, the mere announeemeni!
OF which 10 sufficient to attract large, select
and gay assemblAge Of ladies and gentlemen.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11
Bookblnders.

e. BOOK. biS6ER' AND ER-RULRR.
No. m Psnnsylvania avenue. between Tenth and
Eleventh streets. south side.
Books elegantly or plainly bound. Periodicals
and Newspaper carefully Atendsdn
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

PASSAGE THIRP.-Deteotiye Bigley yester'
M from Philadelphia, who is charged with
robbinE the passage Of MT, q. Bradley, on
stroet. The accused 10 held ~ police head
quarters for hearing.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

CLoruiSs AT REpucrp RArn.-Mr. A straus.
north side Psnnsyivania Avenue. between Tenth
and Eleventh streets, oasrs his large aud well
selected stock Of Men and Boys Clothing and
0eutiemsu's Furnishing Goods, for the next thirty
days, without regard to cost. He also eners =
disco int Of ten per cent all purchases amount
ing to u or more. Now Is the time 10 make your
purchases at an Immense saving.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

YouSo MgS's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
This association gave grand literary and
musical sociable last evening, at their rooms
on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and
Tenth streets, Of which the following Is pro-
gramme:
Opening trio, "Ave verum,n Mrs. Butts,
Messrs. Chase and Seligsonj solo, III Der the
Mead CAST my View" Mr.. w. Seligson; solo,
"Qui yiye Galop,n MIR. Mallow and Miss
Maxon, solo, "Oh Thou Who Dwellest," Miss
Munson, "Duty OF Literary Men to their
Mrs. butts; duet, dAprile," Messrs. Chase
and Seligson; recitation, "Inguitha,s Prison
Thoughts" Mr.. Carson; trio, finale, Protect
us Through the Coming Night,"by Mrs. Butts,
Messrs. Chase and Seligson.
The entertainment was excellent and highly
appreciated by the large number who were
present.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

The PLAsTRRRRs,-We have been informed
since stating that the plasterers have framed
the resolutions OF sympathy passed by the
bookbinders In relation to the plasterers' dim
Guilty that they mean to frame all such resolu-
tions as keepsakes.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

e1.15 for French whalsbone Corsetsi 8 cents
for Corset steels. Also, Hoop-skirts. Shoulder
Braces and Corsets Of all styles, altered and made
TO order. and ht warranted, At Charles Baum's,
% Louisiana avenue, between sixth and Seventh
atr -.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

ELECTION OF OBYIoERs.-On Thursday even.
ing, at the semi-annual meeting Of the olympic
Base ball Club, at their new club.roons, No.
$40 Pennsyly Ania avenue, nearly hfty members
were present An election for officers was
held, resulting In the election Of J, Irving
Burns, president; George A. O. Smith, Vice
president; II. U. Darragh, recording secretary
+, A. Schmidt, corresponding secretary N. X!
L. Young, treasurer James Allen, scorer and
L. A. Brandenbury, william q, MCGOWAN, y
new rooms are spacious and well furnished
and they will be thrown open for the use o.
the members every evening during the season
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

EouIrY CoUnr Judge OIin.-Keating VS..
Keating. Decree naming Y. 4. Norris and Wm'
Emmert trustees to sell.
Adjourned.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

THK osIToRs.-Yesterdayb bids were opened
al the Navy Department for the purchase Of
boston navy yRrdj the Oanonicus, Cohoes,
Kaka, Nausett, Warsaw, Yazoo, Tunxis, Nau.
buc, Modoc, Napa, S9uando and Suneookl at
ioh. Umqna, Yuma, Neosho, Marietta and
SIpdusky, Ut Mound City, III. The bids
Ssnged from $500 to t2i,soo but as the APP
r,a1sed value OF the monitors IL from Nifty
To two hundred Thousand dollars, none Of them
will be sold.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

FKxALH yorERs.-A correspondent OF The
asvoi,utor, a female rights advocate, writing
from this city, notes the iabors here Of Mrs.
Drilling, Mrs. McNall, Alexander Delmarl
OF the eDfranchisement Of women, and says;
nThe whole government Of the District 10 now
before Congress for revision, BY reason OF the
expiration OF the charter, and 1t is the purpose
Of the advocates OF equal rights In the District
70 petition and memorialize for Tree Suffrage as
4 part OF the new organization"
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

SRvKnR AssAULT.vAs Mr.. John Dough-
crty, an employee Of the Treasury Depart
ment, WAS proceeding to his home about eight
O'Clock on Thursday night, he was met at the
corner OF Sixteenth and l. streets, and as
saulted and knocked down by q colored nah,
ru rum used ! biuds con, and his purpose evil.
IDENTIFY was TO rob his victim. Being near his
own residence at the time, Mr.. d. managed to
reach home without assistance, though he was
hia escnpe.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

ELECTION OF OYpIcERs.-The following per
Lodge, No. 10, X. Of Pa for the ensuing term
Lewis Shoemaker, v. Oh George smithson,
+. s., ID. McCathran, b. T.; ). Denham, X. s..
Ella Eaton, O., WIN. ]. Monermenth, T. s..
Charles Robinson, o. s., and the following
brothers as representatives to the Grand
Lodge; Lewis Shoemaker, ID. McCathran and
George Smithson.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-11

Coon FsipAr.-The solemn services In the
various Catholic churches Of this city were
attended yesterday By very large congrega-
ssS.: ss ssS Sn sss m.
worshippers, assembled st the repository,
which during shss; holy a.y. ths
after his crncihxion. The weather seemed to
condole with the people, commemorative, on
this anniversary, the scene eaeten dnearly nine
Ing upon the crown Of the blood stained cross.
The altar wa. stripped q every siS1 Of orns;
the panel Of the front portion Of the aitars
was also draped In deep morning:
N the evening, called Good Friday night,
touching ana pisintivs wsii q he voice OF Of
"Lamsntation,b and the 'Miserere," the ser.
mon was preached, rseounting the events Of
Garden Of asthsemsne the apprs hension, trial
vivid portrayal 81 ths scene. on Oslyasy;,
ehars r. Il %s:hinsson 'a he .srnon n Sas
md was iI,tsnsd e By large congregation. -,
,he sssysr u!sS x Inc incense a.es IN
the services Of the Church, and the blessing Of
the new ore, takes place during the morning
Ths Ana, prsp:,.tG1n q f0t Nh the sss
Easter, 10 therefore concluded tonight.
In ancient time II was customary for the
people TO remain In the church all night,
the example Of the holy women who remained
at the sepulchre. After midnight the solemn
| Mass Of the Resurrection was celebrated, the
bells rung, and all the expressions OF Joy which
could animate the service were heard In uni
son with the voice Of the people proelaiming
the words ale IL risen," He u risenn
exceedingly attractive. The grandest music
10 always sung, and the preparation for due
Observance Of the festival have been made BY
ST. Patrick's churches-at the latter, Hsydn'i
| Coronation Mass will be sung BY large mum
Der Of the leading vocalists OF Washington.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
GREAT BRITAIN.

ITH MANCHESTER MILLS TO BIZ RUN on SHORT
TIME.
MtNCuFSIER, Dec. 24-Ihe cotton mills OF this
city to be run only three daysn the week for the
present
TuE TIMES AGAIN MAKES A CASE AGAINST TIE
UNITED STATES.
LONDON. Dec. 2i.-Ihe London Times, this morn
Ing IN reviewing the recent report of the Treasurer
Of the United States, derives altogether dishearten
ing view of American finances.
TO JOIN THE CONFERENCE.
II "a regarded rs almost certain that France and
England viii join in the conference for settling the
Elstorn question.
DECISION AGAINST RITUALIsM-CHANGES IN THE
COURT OF APPEALS.
Tho judicial Committee of the Priyy Council have
rendered decision in the case Of Martin ag Mack
Onochie on an appeal from judgment in the Court
ofArches by Sir K. PhillmOne. The charges against
Macl'onochio were "kneeling or prostratng before
the cOnsecrated elements" and the use of lighted
candies" The Privy Council after long hearing
and due consideration. to-day announced their de-
cIson against MackOnochie, and in condemnation OF
tho practices charged against him. Vce-Chaucellor
Sir G. NJ Clifford succeeds the new Lord Chancellor
Sir Vim Page Wood, as one of the Lords Justices of
tho Court of Appeals in Chancery. Mr.. James has
been appointed Vice Chancellor to fill the vacancy
caused by The promotion of Sir G. Nj. Clifford.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
ULAB- POWER

From remote ages the only powers possessed
water is more mana ecabe bat wind by FAR power
was due TO the propelng powcr OF the wind and to-day
more thar half OF tho vessels OF the civilized nations
waited by IT, No power cheaper. and whether there Is
gentle breeze on strong gallo tho sails catch and use ali
the power. In utilizing wnd.pOwer land thero arc
more difficulties than sea- because the apparatus mast
be very strong withsanhheayy storms OF II must DO
regulated that only tho orce required can be used
The wnd.nls constructed by the Hollandcrs arc enor
nous structures from 90 to $1,000, aud teams OF
oxen required 10 bring tho sails before the wind
At the time when steam was oppcdto machinery IN
yentors were considering improvements In wnd'mills,
but the 0 the seamengine diverted their attcn
tion and only recently. owing To tho demand for q
cheaper power. everywhere ielt, has attention again
been directed TO the power oi tho wind. The immense
power In wind s nealcuabe Over every farm it exerts
power In one year. which II saved. Is sufficient to cut
yate this farm to any required depth and repeatedly
as one might w.b for hundred IL will DO great
probem for inyontor sels and store away power TO
be used at pleasure but great achievement VIII
hardly como III oar age. The most noticeable improve
ment in VIVID power IN Johnsons discovery, Including
regulate or spra springs the tension of whoA
takes ta place Of grsytaon n ordinary regulators @nd
the result Is automatically to keep the sails before the
wina and when required to lniit the amount OF hrco
reeevea Such mill will bo useful farms f9r pump
ing water INTO reservoir, and indeed for coIn'ry rest
denees generally. for water conld bo pumped il nu
elevated tank whence could descend INTO every roJm
and give all the advantages which arise from tho water
works OF cities Those interested can BOO this new I'm
movement at ]. D. Vests No. II Codrtandtss