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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

QuARREILINa.-F anything in the
world will make man feel badly, ex-
cept pinching his fingers in the crack of
the door, it is unquestionably quarrel.
No man ever fails to think less of him.
self after it than before 1t degrades
him in the eyes of others, and, what is
worse, blunts his sensibilities on the one
hand, and increases the power of pas
sionate irritability on the other. The
truth is, the more peacefully and quiet
ly we get on, the better for our neigh
bors. In nine cases out of ten, the bet
ter course is, if man cheats you, avoid
him; if he is abusive, quit his company /;
and if he ISLANDERS you, live SO that no.
body will believe him. No matter who
he is, or how he misuses you, the wisest
way is to let him alone; for there is
nothing better than this cool, calm and
quiet way of dealing with the wrongs
We meet with.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

SELF CoNTRoL.-t is great advan-
tage to keep quiet grucefully and natur-
ally. Self control is the best evidence
of cultivated intellect and clear con-
science. 1t is a great pleasure to meet
those who wisely listen and observe-who
review what is said without prejudice,
and with or without advice commit no
errors. Nothing is SO difficult to do
nothing so rarely done. t5A
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

AGo.-William Hewitt, in his "Visits to
Remarkable Places" a book published
in 1841 makes mention Of the veloci-
pede on this wise. The passage is taken
from a description of Alnwick castle,
the ancient seat of the Percy family;
"Among the curiosities laid up here are
also two velocipedes-machines which
twenty years ago we're, for short peri
cd, much in vogue. One young man Of
my acquaintance rode on one Of these
wooden horses all the way from London
to Falkirk in Scotland, and was request
ed at various towns to exhibit his man.
agement Of it to the ladies and gentle
men of the place; he afterwards made
long excursion to France upon it. He
was very adroit velocipedean. and was
always very much amused with the cir
cumstance of gentleman meeting him
on the highway by the river side, who,
requesting to be allowed to try it, and
being shown how he must turn the ham
die in order to guide it, set off with great
spirit, but turning the handle the wrong
way, soon found himself hurrying to the
edge of the river. where. in his furry,
instead of turning the handle the other
way, began Justify shouting, 'woh !woh T
and so crying. plunged headlong into
the stream. The Dukes horse, which is
laid up here for the qualification Of pos
terity, was. I believe. not SO very unru-
ly yet / was told its pranks caused it
to be disused and here stabbed. It is
said that the Duke and his physicians
used to amuse themselves with careering
about the grounds on these steeds; but
one day, being somewhere on the terrace,
his grace's Trojan steed capsized, and
rolled over and over with him down the
green bank, much to the amusement of
a troop of urchins who were mounted on
wall by the road to witness this novel
kind Of racing. On this accident the We
locipede was laid up in lavender and a
fine specimen of the breed it is. / asked
the old porter if the story was true, but
he only smiled, and said, Mind / did
not tell you that. Don't pretend to say,
If you write any account Of this, that you
had that from me-"
A machine which would carry its ri
der any considerable portion of way from
London into mountainous Scotland, must
have had obvious advantages over the
velocipede of to day and of course time
alone Will show whether this is to be one
of the discoveries which " for a long Pc
riod are much in vogue " or like Stevens
model of the steam engine lasting
benefit to the race. Every one has heard
the story of the above mentioned Scotch
man, who brought his small model before
the British Parliament, exhibiting its
parts and enlarging on its capabilities
when his enthusiasm was met by the
quiet query from one Of the parliamen-
tary committee But, Mr.. Stevens, sup
pose your machine can, as you say, pro-
pei carriage over straight rails at the
rate of ten or fifteen miles an hour; what
if you were to meet COW /? you could
not turn out for her r." Bad for the COOP
replied the imperturable Scot. In the
face of railroad progression, let us not
hazard prophecy upon the future of
the velocipede. 9
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

A Western paper says that the editor
of its rival sheet was skating recently
and broke through the ice. He went in
up to his ears, but the hole was not large
enough to let them through. While he
was waiting for some one to take him out,
his ears froze. and they have since been
amputated, and are now used for door
mats. t
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

"HoME SWEET HOME" was written by
John Howard Payne, and sold to Charles
Kemble of Covent Garden Theatre, Lon
don. The song itself was first sung by
Miss Tree-an elder sister of Ellen, who
is now the widow of Charles Kean-and
soadmirably did shesing it that she there
by fascinated wealthy gentleman from
London, who made her an offer of mar
riage which she accepted. So that, if
the song did not bring the author wealth
and it is said one million copies of it
were sold by the publishers within two
years, netting them profit Of two thou
sand guineas, of which Payne received
not a penny-it brought lady a veal
thy husband.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

Louisville has district that rivals the
" Five Points" In one. block covering
a superficial area of about 10000 square
feet, the population is estimated at be-
tween two and three thousand, or less
than ten square feet to each inhabitant,
with probably not an honest person in
the whole settlement"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

YOUNG OLD MEN.-Cicero made the
following wise remark: "As l approve
of the youth that has something of the
old man in him, so am no less pleased
with an old man who has something of
the youth
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

Narrow-minded men, who have not
thought beyond the sphere of their own
outlook, remind one of the Hindoo max
i'm: The snail sees nothing but its own
shell, and thinks it the grandest palace
in the universe.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05
6 E. MO OR E
UPHOLSTERING,
EARN for Sale.

TINE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale. his farm in
i South Reading VT. formerly known as the Eb-
enezer Robinson farm" Said farm contains about
$40 acres OF good land well divided into tage pas
turing. and wood. Good two story house. barns
and other outbuildings. all in good repair;
South Reading. VT. Oct. s. 1855. q
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05
AMERICAN
AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
R. II. EDD Y,
SOJJcTTOP on pATENTC

~ - - - @I@' ~,
Late Agent of the United States Patent Office, Wash
ington, under the Act of 1887.
No. rs State st. opposite Kilby St.. Boston.
After an extensive practice of upwards of twenty
years. continues to secure patents in the United
States; also in Great Britain France, and other for
signments. and all papers or drawings for Patents
executed on reasonable terms with dispatch. Re-
searches made into American and Foreign works. to
determine the validity and utility of Patents of In
yentons and legal and other advice rendered on all
matters touching the same. Copies of the claims of
any patent furnished, by romittng 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 oiee rejected appca
tions, Sixteen Appeals, Every One of which was de-
cided ia his Jdoor by the Commissioners Of Patents
TESTIMONIALS.
regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most capa5le aud
successft practitioners Of whom have had official
intercourse.
-, have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
they cannot employ man competent and trust
tcorthy and more capable of putting their appica-
tons in form to secure for them early and fa-
vorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE, late Comr. of Patents"
MIR. 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 me to recommend all inventors to apply to him
TO procure their Patents as they may be of hav
ing the most faithful attention bestowed on their ca
ses, and at very reasonable charges.
Boston. Jan. l. 1860. l-52
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

Also an elegant assortment of Colored and Black
Velvet Ribbons, Gimps. Buttons, Fringes, Laces,
Kid Laced back Gloves, every pair warranted. Hoop
Skirts, Corsets, Undervests, Drawers, Hosiery and
Gloves.
We have nice assortment Of Trimmings and
Fancy articles can be found in the State. Ladies
call and examine and see for yourselves by so doing
Remember Chase's Block. Westminster Street,
Bellows Falls, Vermont. AZ
ING AND PINKING DONE TO ORDER. II
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

as he said, to cut wood, he suddenly split
his own head in two. He had become
insane N
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Notice.

POTATOES. &C.. &c.
Good assortment of
CR0CKERY AND GLASS WARE.
All of which will be sold at reasonable prices for
cash or Country Produce. Please call and examine
for yourselves. Feeling thankful for past favors,
hone to receive share of patronage for the future.
Bellows Falls. June 10. 1867. "a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05
Business Cards.

NJ II. BIXBY, Attorney and Counselor at
M Law, and Solicitor in Chaneery.
GRAFTON. VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

TARBELL, TOLMAN & CO., Manufacturers
L and Dealers in Pine. Chestnut Spruce and Hem.
lock Lumber. BELLOWS FAILS, VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-03-05

7 ICENSED VETERINARY SURGEON,
IL Livery Stable. Il. A. WIER.
WALPoLE. N II.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-09-30

WHAT THE EMPREss's HAIRDRHssHRs CHARGE FOR THEIR SERv1cEs. s.--Public at- tention has been occupied by suit brought by Messrs. Leroy < Albert, the Empress's hair 7dressers, against Duke and Duchess |dOssuna, for $985. the value of services rendered the Duchess as hair-dressers. Ib seems that tho Duchess d'Ossuna asked Messrs. Leroy X Albert to give her capa. ble "artist," and they sent one of their servants, man named Piquinot, to dress her hair. The Duchess agreed to pay them 6,OOOf year for his services. She was pleased with Piquenot, and in his interest desired to see him pocket the whole salary paid his masters. She hinted to him he had better separate from them and put the money in his pocket. Unfortunately, he was still in their service for month and c half, and he pocketed the money which sued for $1, 135. He admitted he owed $9s5. and offered to pay this, but refused to pay the additional $l5O paid Piquenot.
 Before suit was brought, Piquenot paid the $50 to his masters, who, despite the Dukes offer to pay $9S5, (now the only debt duel, brought suit and levied sn at- tachraent on the Dukes property in Paris. Their object in this stupid proceeding is inconceivable, unless it was to annoy the Duke. The court ordered the Duke to pay the $985. (which, indeed, he had paid into court), but ordered them to bear all the costs of the suit. Their proceeding shows the stupid selfishness of the French. Mes- sieurs Leroy and Albert are very wealthy, and possess an enormous income from this shop. Instead of giving one of their young men a lucrative place. they contiR- ued him at his usual miserable rate of ws- ges, and put in their already apoplectio purse the wages he had earned. This mar row minded selfshness is one of the req sons why there is so little prosperity in trade in France. Every principal looks upon every other trader as dangefous ri- val, and bears him deadly enmity. b So far from raising dependant to an independ- ent position, likely to lead to wealth, . Frenchman would crush him to greater de- pendence. .s.s .'a' fT, f.sf'
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-09-30

oirA woman made two desperate attempts at self destruction on, Wednesday evening near Stratford. On the approach of the Boston express she threw herself upon the track, and was rescued by some men near by, who held her until the train had pass- ed. She walked, on a short distance and repeated the operation in front of the up Naugatuck passenger train with q similar result.f She was a hard looking woman, apparently under the influence of runs
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-09-30
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 -l sa.- zass. -. 7.f sa
 Lit0h0eld, Conn.

TERMS
 SUBSCRIPTION PER ANNUM.
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 ADVERTISING. o4
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Litchfield enquirer., 1869-09-30
neal Estate.

M r D9ellingS Hoass and Furniture and M about 3 acres Of meadow land in South St. Also the farm containing I93 acres. know Il @ the, ,ssSoiomon Marsh Place" one mile north of the Court Hoases in Etehfold, i, are offered st fair prices and easy payment.
 iMMssFs BALDWIN, :, lo s,,g aE zo9 uuTxs -izc Nkton, Md Dec. 1869.
 EnQuire of e. E. Baldwin, Litchfsld. 149tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-09-30
Pennington Savings Bank.

hEPOSIIS made in this bank on or before D Oct. let, will draw interest from that date. F } %s F A A '-sA@S -
 Interest at the rate of six per cent, free of taxes has been paid on deposits for the last fifteen years. An extra dividend of one per cent has been declared for the last six months. This bank holds large surplus fund, as a guarantee toits deposit0rss . Amount of funds Sept. l. 1869, $i ,0l2, ,596. Business hours from s to IF a. n. and from to6 p. m, .,ss.4 eaI
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-09-30
BAD RR EADI

E0R good bread and biscuit usc Prof. Horse. ' sse ford sr prepzfation. - Also. Redhead. . Chemical Baking Powders for cake. bIscu. .Xc For sale Tt F. D. MCNEIL 6 CO.'S.
, 1869-07-11

stylish for morning wear. especially with whte
or pink Slippers IN KID can be purchased In ~
coloft. The leading indies Of theatrical troupe
hare introduced the style Of wearing an2pefs On
the promenade, With ribbons hall IN tnch w1ae
crossed on the foot and tied around ths ankle
WHO nave suAll feet; otherwise they would be 100,
eonsplcuous. 80
BArk ooyx jexeary, composed Of bar OF onyx
clasped With ctrusean gold, with pendant drops,
Ia neW and pretty. The bali and chain IeWelsJ II
very much won Long eaI-r4nss, composed Of
onyx beads, linked together with gold, and pin to
match, alu shown. These sets ranrc from
INT heavier. and more elAbosara. 1nlsld
and enamelled 1ockets are ELL worn.
Ladies' in the country are often At 1oss for trim
ulugH for dress goods Gray 1erge or popliu Ia q
fashionable material for dress for tnat wear, and
you can trim It very nicely with black slk. II Jou
have any old tkitt or portions Of dfc4a Flouuces
of tho same with pumnRs Of the stlf between look
stylish; 1chn CT basquine trimmed ID, The SAME
Way, Biue Elk also answers very nicely, and II Is
even better to purchase new snk, and use Ii, than
to Substitute an infc,lor trimming, or one TINT
will not cont1ast nicely. Some Of the dnest
dresses exhibited here are m3de In this way.
4 new feature In trimming IL to box p1alt. then
catch every plait tozethef In the middle juss con-
Meeting the edges. It is very neat
dreas Of white French poplln WAS trimmed
with White satin, plated IN this way. and edged
with q narrow thread lace. The effect WIS very
Nne.
Fr1pges are not much worn On summer goods:
fuches or rlaltinGs OF the same, with narruw
nouuces bound tn Elk or satin, arc more de-
sirable,
Paln!er sash bows arc as much wosn as ever;
sashes With THREE broad ends, plated into 3 head
tug. either how or fan-shape, arc much wosu-
Thanks arc due Iotchkln, Palmer Co, Hsman
i Nathan, ". Il. Brown. Sowitn + McElwaIn,
and others, lot desirable information. Vic.
, 1869-07-11

manner and a lessimpoeino nhyajous vonld
SECURE only hv the r>oaoaoa;o,, ~ t.hr.;,.r =
tnade manifest in The actna1 tr.no,ctioru
Of life.
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, 1869-07-11

There is hope that tho country may out
grow the autiquated and ridiculous snob-
1ery Of summer trip to tho watering
places. To be packed like sardines into n
cracked shell called hotel, which combines
the dust and sweat Of the city With the dis
comforts Of the count1y,-to melt away tho
slays in in6ufferabIe heats and dance
through the nights with people whom you
don't know,-to travel, rs if you we1cpart Of
travelling menagerie, from Long Branch
to SaFatSaa and tlasr,r.. IL, Nav1>r.-+. -~~r.--
panied by car-loads of trunks and band
boxes full Of 81 nothing unreasonable, ITO
fullow far in the wake OF the great fnro
g. 1sblc.'s woman and attempt to compete
in the fashions with tho accomplished
- lady Of the distinguished patent uedi-
"cine yender," and finally to work hard,
day and night, and mako yourself
vulnerable in the effort to buy some enjoy
ment at ten times its market price at home,
hns been discovered by q great many people
to be humbug md bore. But, wosse
than this, it is no longer fashionable. The
only trip worth speaking Of is to the So-
semite and Oregon, and next year will be
to Yokohama md Hong-Kong Going to
the oll-fashioned watering -places is Like
turning out Of 8 comfortable home to spend
the summer in the nearest :" tavern" The
American people need change md variety.
1t is well that they can now find it IN o
manner which acquaints them with the re-
sources Of our New West, aud banishes the
desire for the frivolous dissipaions Of the
Watering places. "
, 1869-07-11
Men OF Color in
France.

At tue ht::d of the men Of Color at the n,esc,t
celebrated In F:1nce, ls Alexander Dn,naa Iir -
naiiEe Of France, and tbs son Of a ceIebIa;ed
General. Among literary men Who are either ne
g1oes OF nuiattoes, ase, also, Eugene Cnapus. .
hatlse ol Gaadaloupc, plecslug and rtcned VII
AZ present the principal ets!tor Of the Jyurr1k
ax Scer' r,ansats u FeDc1en Nal,ed,Ie.
Don Jnan Les Sept Enlanis De Lor1, and = cou,-
eoy entied La Ceur ct lat Dot, which ztuee 1853
- nesua poston upon the boards Of the comedie
rnas1nease; u Ausnste Lacaussde, disttn-
Mo1ot, principal elltor Of the R<rue Eurspt<7,ne
u. tlctot seJo1f, native Of SeE Orleans, q dr1-
taa!se LEI author OF considerable celebrity, and an
coatt, most agreeable, pleasing writer, whosc
ARTICLES appear In the Caaster du DimaaeAt, tas
Shcte and The Journal 1ss Eeonorz t.t<4, In winch
ne haa recently Published Al article upon Hayu-
conit. Ehe student, deiended ne ea1se oi the
enft1lchised slaves a9aust the colout1! reaction.
Nj B1oncou1t has recently Written ri TIE 8lo9T1-
phir Enirerstue the lives Of celebrated men or
II. 4le1andre Dumas che youngeE7, szthor OF
rsce. u. CaraoJ. Of New orleans, Is one Of tha
most brilliant advocates Of the bar Of Pa.ia 81.
White, OF Cuba, the Hon Of nesress receret1 Tia
nfst prize as tolinlst from the consery atoife de-
Musque IN 1854 II, de Ii Sux. also the prssses.s.
Of paze from the c0asergsiotre. IL 4 nta1isf r.
g1eAS sEtsl and celebrity. ~
Of the Ecule folJrechnlque, Colonel Of AtuieW-
and chevalier Of The Legion Of Homer; Il Lazam
Dc Lance, Captsn Of Cuirssgler1: u. FnIloe
snt IL The line; u. BeEtlle, Iteutenazt ct HasssiI
and y. BoreA, Captain Of the Frsoch nay. Ts1
sce3esasuea Profession, also, contsloa many
no nonR q ,sess sest se%H Rt Of '9s q 9sssy
FreTes dc la Doct1tna Chrettenne u{ Foefra3
aau y. Lahslnne, Missionary to Senegal
, 1869-07-11

An 1rtstman, who hsd ncd from the "tyraos.s
heel 10 the "l2ud Of the free and the home o!
the brave" TOOK It Into his bead to cuto. tho
rights Of the 'consututi0u ~ II was, or, 1t least
IS be understood Il and have some fun With 4
"ep23peea OF Ch1uAman." The Celestial MAS
walking slong The sleet putting on atrr4 bg breath
les quietly and ruiudlug his own bustness- The
I1tshIuau thought such actions were <rpug, cosl-
Ing frpH = MRo who waG born In Ast1, and, going
up 70 the audac!oga Celestial he commence to
kick, Gun, and pound h.m. The rascal TIED 10
get AWAY; hut It WIS no &C. He Has he3dcd 90
aud kicked severely for daring TO put Al end TO
the amusement Of free American citizen.
Soon large crowd collected, manJ OF whom
nearly ctesl With laughter at The .gt.uaces made
by the AAtatic when Vigorous Kick or blow WAS
administered Among the crowd that couETe-
f1ted WIS i nan Eho attempted TO md out Why
The Punishment was being INFLICTED on the Ce'es-
tlaL he WIS told 10 mind his cwn bustuesd- lie
then told John % sail IN and enjoy the right G1reu
to evcSJbody-that Of 6ef-psptectaoa-aud he
should h1se fatr plaY. Again the music coul-
melced, tic Cctt ieaiinG o. With cheers oI en-
COMMENCEMENT from hts friends. John c1Iue back
With slight show Of resistance, 6nocklnc hts
antagonist oreT on the "tat Of bis back,' And
completely ont Of time. The laughter and cheers
which had before greeted the Albe1ntau when
he administered heasJ blow and ack, were
now changed 70 decided gr1nt Of dtazausfso-
tIou. Again the comtstanA came together, the
Ir1shuxn fpatuIrE 1t the month John E1re htu
4 reception &hxI sounded - ceilaz door had
been swung to BY = gentle kephJr. SslrleH
ft9ped N the crowd - they viewed With a1oaze.
meht the wreck thst la doubled Up u the foot Of
tho victorious Ehl1xraan. When the utshlsa