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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05

HARTz's LATEST Trick AND HOW IT
IS DoNE.-One of the latest and best tricks
of Hartz, the illusionist, is the "basket
trick" which is described and explained
A large wicker basket, about five feet
long and four feet deep, is placed on the
stage, being supported by legs which ele-
vate it foot or more above the floor !;
thus effectually precluding the use of a
trap door. A young lady dressed in
black is conducted to the basket, and
blindfolded with a handkerchief borrow
ed from some one in the audience. While
the illusionist is talking, she escapes from
him and runs behind the curtain, as if to
evade the awful fate awaiting her. He
pursues and brings her back this flight
is repeated three or four times. Finally
he succeeds in having her 60 into the
basket. The lid is then closed, and he
takes a sword and thrusts it through the
sides of the basket. Screams ensue, but
he mercilessly repeats the act !severa
times, though his sword is dripping witt
blood. He lifts the cover, and hand il
thrust upward, while the shrieks grow
fainter. He shuts down the lid again
gives another stab, and the shrieks cease
Now carefully opening the basket anc
} tipping it toward the audience, he expo
ses the interior to view but it is empty
At this instant the young lady enters tn
l hall by the main entrance opposite tn
stage and walks up the aisle to the aston
ishment of every one present. And, a
proof of her identity, she has the verita
BILE handkerchief. The following is tn
/, explanation: After the lady is blind
/ folded, it will be remembered she tries
n escape by disappearing behind the cul
tain. Instead of her returning, anothe
$ lady dressed precisely in the same wa,
and blindfolded so that the features al
q concealed, is led out and conducted
the inside of the basket. She immed
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05

right for the life of me. Laying eggs is
the hens best grip. A hen that kant lay
eggs is laid out. One egg is considered
fair days work for a hen. l hev herd
of their doing better, but l don't want a
hen NV mine tew do tit is apt to hurt
their constitution and bylaws, and thus
impare their future worth.
The poet says, butifully:
Somebody has stole our old blew hen.
wish they'd let her bee.
She used to lay eggs day,
And Sundays she laid s."
This sounds trew enuf for poetry, but
I will bet rs thousand dollars that it
never took place.
This bet stands open till the 18th day
ov next November, at half past twelve
o'clock.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05

when he truly appreciates his relations
TO other objects and other creatures,
when he uses all things and abuses moth
ing, evil which is not an arbitrary tyrant,
but a necessary consequence of misuse,
will cease to trouble--to befriend him.
And then will the most perplexing prob
lem of his existence be solved, the nature
of evil explained, the benevolence of
punishment justified, the progress and
final triumph of humanity secured,
And Gods eternal government approved.
Lie Illustrated. H
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05

A TEMPERANCE COMMITTEE Room
AT CHICAGO. Speaker Colfax is tenn
perance man, in principle and in prac-
tice, and "Agate" of the Cincinnati Ga
zette gives an incident or two relative to
his nomination at Chicago
John d. Defrees, who has been Col
fax's confidential manager through the
contest, may congratulate himself upon
the remarkable accuracy of his calcula-
tions. After midnight, Wednesday
night, he assured me that Colfax would
be nominated ON the fifth ballot. 1t is
evident that he counted on the precise
course which Pennsylvania took, and
more than probable that he had grounds
for such calculations. Defrees has man.
aged tho contest ,osy- -q~i0say ~-..sa .--a-~is-
ly. It is noticeable too, that it was done
on strict temperance principles. For .
marvel in such affairs, it was observed
that not drop of liquor of any kind
was to be had around the headquarters
of the Indiana candidate. 1t will be q
good thing if the result shall help to
Danish the not very creditable practice
of urging each candidates claims over
great array of bottles. The unlimited
supply of free whiskey at the Wade
headquarters did quite as much harm as
| good, and the same may be said Of the
similar displays by the first friends" Of
| other candidates.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05

A "LrrTLE STORY" ABOUT GRANT.
"A correspondent furnishes us with the
following incident, illustrating one of the
leading traits in the character of our
future president = a5
During the Petersburg campaign of
1864, several privates were engaged in
unloading barrels of IS salt horse !" from
transport at City Point, and were in
charge Of lieutenant of New York
regiment, who took every occasion to
show his authority. To one of his abu-
sive remarks one of the priyates made
reply, whereupon the lieutenant adminis-
tered severe kicks to the offender, who offer
ed no resistance, but continued on with his
work. A short, thick-set man, wearing
a slouched hat and a rather scody officers
cloak, who had deem standing by for
some time, hereupon threw off his cloak
and coat and proceeded to help to un-
load the transport. After the task was
accomplished, the officer donned his coat
and cloak, and asked the lieutenant, in
very civil terms, his name and regiment.
:" Lieut.. -- of the - New York vol
unteers. By what authority do you dare
ask such question:"
Report yourself Immediately to your
colonel under arrest, by order of Gen.
Grant, for cruelty to your men, and re-
member that abuse of privates by officers
is not tolerated by the present command
er of this army" replied the "thick-set" "
officer, lighting cigar and walking
slowly away.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05
Period of the Growth of Man.

Prof A. B. Gould, from statistics de-
rived from the register of $500, 900 men
in the United States army, has brought
out the fact that men attain their maxi
mum stature much later than is generally
supposed. This takes place at 20 or 30
years of age; but there are frequent in
stances of growth until 80, not very no
ticeable-a yearly gain of tenth Of an
inch, perhaps, still growth. After 50,
the stature subsidies in similar proper
tions, partly, perhaps, from the condensa-
ton of the cartilages; partly because Of
the change in the angle of the hip bone.
The age for maximum stature comes ear
liest to the tallest men, as if it were the
necessity of unusual development. For
eigners were shorter than men of native
birth.
The heights of men seemed to depend
on the place of enlistment. A Massachu-
etts man enlisting in Iowa was an inch
taller than if he had stayed at home. As
we go west, men grow taller. One man
measured more than 6 feet 10 inches.
Out of one million there were 500 who
measured more than feet inches but
men of such stature do not wear well. In
Maine, men reach their greatest height
at 81; in New Hampshire, at 35; in Mas
sachusetts, at 81. The tailest men, Of SO
inches, come from Iowa. Maine, Ver-
mont, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota and Mis-
souri,, give us men of little over 68; and
the average of all shows the Americans
TO be very tall people.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05
III A r d w A r E, & G ,

The Subscriber has now on hand the largest
and best stock of HARDWARE to be found in the
State. consisting of
BUILDERS HARDWARE. ALL KINDS. IRON.
STEEL AND NAILS, DOORS, SASH
AND BLINDS.
Mill. X-Cut, Circular. Hand and Wood Saws; Glass.
all sizes; Carriage Hardware, &e.
Customers in want of Hardware will find il for their
interest to call before purchasing.
JOSEPH CLARK,
No. l, 2 and 3. Revere Hall.
Brattleboro, Jan. ], 1866.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05

The integrity of the heart, when it is
strengthened by reason, is the principal
source af justice and wit; an honest man
thinks nearly always, justly.
How many Gods are thereT was
once asked little boy. "One." >, How
do Won know there is only one?" Be
cause one fills heaven aud earth, and there
is no room for any more,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05

Fretting is perpetual confession Of
weakness. 1t says, az want to and !
can't" Fretting is like . little dog paw
ing and whining at door because he
can't get in.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05

1t is impossible for an energetic nature
to move about among men under the
power or any great central faculty, and
not electrify them. You may carry .
torch for yourself, but cannot keep the
light out Of other peoples eyes.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05

A clergyman who performed a mar
rage in church is said to have read the
HYMN for the choir, beginning with the
words, Mistaken souls, who dream Of
heaven"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05


ington, under the Act of 1887.
No. 81 State st. opposite Kilby St. Boston.
years, continues TO secure patents in the United
States; also in Great Britain France, and other for
eign countries. Caveats, Specifications, Bonds, As
sgnments. and all papers or drawings for Patents,
executed on reasonable terms with dispatch. Re
searches made into American and Foreign works, to
ventions and legal and other advice rendered all
matters touching the same. Copies of the claims of
any patent furnished, by remittng one dollar. As
signments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States, possesses superior
facilities for obtaining Patents ascertaining the
patentability of inventions.
During eight months, the subscriber in the course
Of his large practice. made on hcice rejected appca-
tons, Sixteen Appeals, Every One of which was de-
cided IN his Jaror by the Commissioners of Patents
TESTIMONIALS.
"I regard Mr.. Eddy one of the most capable and
CHARLES MASON, Com'r of Patents"
have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
they cannot employ man competent and trust
trorthp and more capable of putting their appica-
tions in form to secure for them early and fa
vorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE late Comr. Of Patents"
Mr. X. ii. Eddy has made for me Thirteen appli-
cations, in all but One of which patents have been
granted, and that one is now pending. Such unmis-
taxable proof of great talent and ability his part
leads ta recommend all inventors to apply 10 him
to procure their Patents they may be of hav
ing the most faithful attention bestowed their
ses, and at very reasonable charges.
Boston, Jan. l. 1868. i-52
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-05
A MEXICAN AND FOREIGN PA TENTS
Il. II. EDD Y,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,

Late Agent of the United States Patent Office Wash
ington under the Act of 1887.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-12-23
WH1sKEYA AND NEWSPAPERS AN

WH1sKEY AND NEwspATERs.-An
exchange paper, in discussing the
relative merits and estimated va
lue of these two articles, says: A
glass of whi>key rs manufactured
perhaps from dozen grains ofcorn,
the value of which is too small to
estimate. A glass Of this mixture
sells for a dime. and if Of a good
brand is considered we'll worth
the money. 1t is drank in a
minute or two. 1t fires the brain
sharpens the appetite, dcranges
and weakens the physical system.
On the same sideboard on which
the deleterious beverage is served
lies a newspaper. 1t is covered
with half a million Of types-it
brings intelligence from the four
quarters of the globe. The news
paper costs less than the glass of
yrog-the juice Of a few grains OF
corn-but it is no less strange than
true, that there is a large mum.
Der of people who think corn juice
cheap and newspapers dear.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-12-23
Governors Message No. 4.
XECrTIyE DEPARTMENT,


COLUMBIA, December 9, 1868.
! The Honorable tn, Speaker "f the House
of RrPrr>cnta'ireu.
SIR: In RESPONSE TO n resolution OF
the House Of Representatives Of the 7th
instant, as follows:
Resolved, That His Excelency the
Governor be requested to inform the
House of Representative whether the
Circuit Judges elect Of the several Cir
cuts have duly quaiiietl, if so, when,
and uhe'her they or any Of them have
failed, and f so, why, TO enter upon
the discharge 6f their duties a> reqnire,l
hy section fifteen of All Act entitled "An
Act to organize the Cicuit C"mtS. "
passed the 2Ulh day OF August, \. D..
1868.
| have the honor to state that. while
it is known that the Judges for the >"vc-
raj Circuits, with The exception of Hon.
ID. T. Corbln, since resigned. took the
oath of office, there is ln official record
of the date on which they were qualified
in this department Commissions were
issued to them respectively as fellows: {:
lion. Zrphaniah Piatt, Second Circnit,
August 26; Hon. James N. Rutland,
Fourth Cirrut. AnshSt 81; Hon. John
I. Green. Third Circuit, September l.;
! Hon. d. +. Curtin, FIRST Circuit, Sep
,en,irr 9; Hon. I o. P. Vernon, Seventh
Ci,rnir. September Is; Hon. ". NJ. The
mas. SIKH Circuit. September 80; Hon.
Lcmnel Bonzer, Fifth Circuit. Octoher
9; Hon. James L. Orr, Eighth Circuit,
November 3.
No direct information has heen rcceiv
ed Il, this department Is to whether, tfh'
Judges have entered upon the di>ch:rg"
e their duties, with the exception OF
Judge P.rt, Of the Second Circuit, and
Judge Bnozrr. Of the Fifth Circuit, and |
hay. r"aAon TO 10 believe that these are
the ouly Cirrnit> in ~hi.'h Courts hav,
,,ern held. No explanation has been re
rrived fr.m or on behalf Of the Other
Judges for TIE delay or neglect OF com
menring their official duties.
The necessity tf holding Courts l.
very great, and the delay is highly
detrimental 20 the public interests and 4
grievuuS wrong to those awaiting trial.
MANY of the jailS IRE fllsrd to orerflo" l'e
sith prisoners, involving It heavy eX
..enSe for ,hti, subsistence. and jeopa,dI
zing their safe keeping. In several in
>tsnccs they have been aaai,ing th'i
tilsl for longer period than "onl';
probably hav. been x'lu,trd to them IS :
.,uni>hmrnt. bad they been found guiit'
,f The offences Imputed To them. ph"
Constitution guarantees so every srchSe''
person a speedy and public t'isl; and
that every person 'i"jured in his lands.
goods, person or reputation shall hav'
rrmeny by due course of lax, ndjn>tir'
administered without unnecessary delay
|, therefore, earnestly invoke your at
tvntiun to the necessity OF snch legi>la
live action rs, in y"nr "pinlon, the
rxigrnry of this case demands. Yer,
especially.
ROBERT X. SCOTT, Governor.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-12-23
At about eleven o'cis,k p Wednes.

At about eleven o'ciock p: N. Wednes-
day last, tour rutfianS, Disguised as ne-r
goes. entered the dwelling "f Mr.. BeD.
<. Sercv, tao miles from Griffin, Gn.,.
and shot him through the body, searched
he premises for plumber, obtained two
god watches and considerable sum Of
Money in specie They then took Mise
tyson, his hiece, into the peach orchard,
nd chokcd her to max, her tell where
other valuahl,s could be found. From
some alarm the, turned Miss Tyson kaose
md drcanpe". Mr.. S,scy, at last accounts
vas alive, hui there is no chance for his
recovery. Their ohjec, was to get the
money arising from sale Of the Tys' n
property, few days previous. Til,
tnev did no, secure, as it had not been
paid over.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-12-23
G,p,1.cP rr DEAF MI.TFS IN MEMPHIS

MARRIAGE OF DEAF MuTEs IN MEMPHIS
The NJ mp!'i< AvaIanrhe, "f thursday
saws: yesterday witnessed, at th'
Second Presbytcrian Church, the mar
iose of Mr.. Henry J. liaisht, Of Ner
York city, 10 Miss Moliie L. Church
laughter Of Captain and Mr.. {. L
Church. Of this citv, the groom and th
ride both hcjns mutc>. The .rerenon,
vas rcrf"mrd IN the sign language by
he hev. DR.. G,'l,udrt. rector If th
AIMS Church. in New York, VIII" csu
South for the pur!o.e. The bride rr>tr'
IN tie arm nf her Faith aud II :
Church on the .arru e the bridegroom.
The hca Of the M-lr was Sl'Hnned Il" :
beautiful archaay of flowers. and IN
,acred desk ana can3e'ahra on Sithe
i'ie ~ere. e.ta>r.fully dressed in ~reatt'
# evergreen aud rsre flowers. When al
we're in their places, the Rev. DR.. Gala"
let began tn read the marriage service
At the conclusion Of each section he rr
pexted the same IN the sign laugnage T.
the mntes, and the responses We're mad
IN like"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-12-23

The FORTY. FIRST CONGRESS. S.-AlthousI:
he approaching session Of the Forfeit
Congress " Ill last hut,three months. ther'
will, it is stated. be n" croa ding oflesi>
Iaiiun. The F"rty i:sl Congress a>>rtn
hleS on the 4lh OF March next, a. will h'
seen fr, III the follow ing which is the hr>l
section of the Act passed at the second
session Of the Thirty ninth Congress, an.
approved January p, 1857. 1t IS en-
',,ird An Vet providing for the meeting
Of Congress" and rsadS.;:s follows:
Il. it enacted, Sr.. That in addition t.
It.: present regular time Of the meeting
If Congress there >hsll be q meeti'g
the Fortielh Congress Of the Unite
States aud f each successive Cong
thereafter ut - o'clock NJ, on the 4ti'
day of March. the day nn which the term
he. irS for when the Cnngre-s'iS cler,ed.
except that when the 4lh of March nc-
ours on Sunday the meeting shall take
place at the same hour on the next sue
ceeding day"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-12-23

GENERAL GRANTS VIEwS.-Mr. Boyn
ton, the Washington correspondent OF
the Cincinnati Gazct.c. says:
In spite of General Grants retlcence'
enough has leaked ont concerning his
views If the political sitna''"" ana
relation of par,icS to etfectually check the
prediction that Grant would di>app"int
the Republicans, which slipped so sIlh!y
from conservative lips fortnight as"
He has talked freely regarding po'itira
matters With several prominent Repuh
licanS, and while, Of course. M portion OF
this conversation can he published, it l.
not ;on much to say that these persons
have been struck, both with the clear and
comprehensive views w hirh then lie" Pre>i
dent takes Of public affairs and policy.
and also thoroughly satisfied with the
rarne<tne<s which he supports the general
features of Republican policy. L e
gentlemen thus satisfied are 'Radicals-" ;"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-12-23
LAZlNEss IN BIBLE READING

LAZlNEss IN BIBLE READING
The following confession and
prayer by Rev. DR.. Thomas Full.
Ter, it is feared, covers the case OF
many others besides himself:
lord | discover an arrant ia.
ziness in my soul. For when l
am to read a chapter in the Bible:
before I begin it, [ look where it
endeth and if it endeth not on
the same side, l cannot keep my
hand from turning over the leaf,
to measure the length thereof on
the other side; if it swell to many
verses, l begin to grudge.
"Surely, my heart is not rightly
affected. Were | truly hungry
after hevenly food, 1 would not
complain of meat. Scourge, Lord
this laziness Of soul. Make the
reading of Thy Word not a pen.
ance, but pleasure upon me
Teach me that as among heaps OF
gold, all equally pure, that is best
which is biggest, so l may esteem
that chapter in Thy Word the
best which is the longest,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-12-23
NO So.
How TO RAISE TWENTY DOLLAR ,

How TO RAISE TWENTY DOLLAR .
FOR RELIGIOUS PURPosEs.-A2
PREACHER in a frontier settlement
had been collecting some money
for some church object. There,
was still some $50 wanting, and
after vain efforts to make up the .
deficiency, he plainly intimated, :
as he locked the door Of the church
one day after service, that he in
tended 20 have the said $40 before
any one ofthem left the house.
At the same time he set the ex-.
ample by tossing S. on the table.
Anotherput down a dollar, another
a quarter ofa dollar, fourth half
a dollar, and SO On. The parson
read out every now and then the
state Of the funds "Thar's' seven
and q half my friends. ."-"Thar's
nine and a quarter" Ten and six
bits are all that there are in the
hat, friends and Christian breth-
rem" Slowly it mounted up.
Twelve and a half" -Four
teen" n."-"Fitteen:" Sixteen and
three bits" and so on until it
stuck at $3.50. 1T only wants
fifty cents, friends, to make up
the amount. Will nobody make it
ap" Everybody had subscribed
and not a cent more was forth
coming. Silence reigned, and how
long it might have lasted it was
difficult to say, had not half dol
lar been tossed through an open
window, and rough explanatory
voice shouted: Here, parson,
there's your money let out my
gal, I'm about tired Of waiting for
ber!!
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-12-23

disloyal sentiment Of the people,
and their consequent unfitness for
any part in the control OF the Fed
eral Government. Between these
two sets Of representations, the
movement Of population and capt.
tai to the South is almost entirely
checked. 1t is your policy to have
it believed that order reigns su-
preme South. Hence you ought
to do everything i'll your power
to make order the fact, and to
promulgate it. You should, I
think, keep several ideas promi-
nently in view as your policy:
l. You ought to regulate the
relations between the whites and
the blacks, so. as to have as much
harmony and coed feeling as pos
sible between them. To this end.
nothing is so efficacious as kind
ness to the blacks.
2. You ought to have perfect
tolerance ofpolitical opinion. Let
every one, white and black, vote
as he pleases, and trust to your
tact and natural influence for a
just share ofpolitical power.
3. You ought to extend a cor
dial and a kind welcome to the
Northern people to settle among
you, without regard to their politi-
cal opinions. Once you did this,
the troubles of the future would
be largely overcome, and your
material progress would be won
derful. See what immigration is
doing Tor the North-west, IN spite
Of it's austere climate. Think
what immigration would do for
the genial South.
4. You ought to seek to concili-
ate the Federal Government. Re
member the Scripture injunction,
"Agree with thine adversary quick
w." The Federal Government for
the present. and for years to come,
means the Republican party. Do
not wage frantic war against
this party. Remember that the
Democratic party is not strong
enough now to be Of any service
to you. Be calm and conciliatory.
and wait the course Of events. 1t
would be fortunate if you were in
that independent condition that
both parties North would bld Tor
your support.
5. General Grant will, / think.
earnestly desire to make his ad-
ministration national, and to re-
store real peace and harmony to
to the late beligcrant sections. A
moderate, conservative corrse on
the rart of the South will facilitate
his policy in this direction.
6. In conclusion, the thing You
want is peace. TO get peace. you
must procure it hy peaceful means.
Let the Republicans and Demo
Gratis North wage a bitter war
against each other, if they choose :
your condition calls for more re-
serve. Yours, sincerely,
WILLIAM w. BOYCE. ~
|
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-12-23

Stc,irn y "f ID, At Of July 2n, 1858.
r,qnireS cry dealer IN manufactured
,"Dacro having Oh haud nor" than twenty
,nund>, aud every dealer in snuff having
~ han'; more than ten pounds, to make
a d deposit immediately with the Asst.
Assessor of the proper division IN in.
entn,y, taken under oath. setting firth
the aaio,int "f such tobacco and sRuG
'v>pertivcly, and to make and deposit
ike Inventory with the Assistant As
SCISSOR on the first of each month. there
after, as provided by law.