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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-01-08
poisoned by low running vine growing
in the meadow, called ivy.
The "COuntry Press"

Three of the happiest years of our
life were spent in editing what is techni-
cally known as a country newspaper"
Wherefore we claim the privilege to say
just word under the above head.
First, personally, we have an unafiect-
ed respect for country editors, and gen.
uine sympathy with their labors. As a
class, we have not only found them intel
ligent and progressive, but great conser-
vators and promoters of good. The hab-
it into which they are quite sure to fall
of looking after the moral interests of the
communities for which they labor, and
of which they are the accredited organs,
confirms them in good works and noble
aspirations. The impenetrable mystery
which surrounds their calling, owing to
the general ignorance of show newspa-
pers are made" and the unconquerable
reverence for anything which appears
"in print" gives an importance to their
opinions which they are not slow to per-
ceive, and which they are apt to make
good use of. In point of position and
influence the country editor is second to
no man in the community. His constit-
uents, as a class, are confding and un-
critical, and so long as he does not abuse
this confidence by insincerity or disregard
for the public good, he holds power
which is equally shared with no other
man, be he priest or layman. We have
on our exchange list over one thousand
country newspapers, every one of which
we personally inspect. This is our rec
reation. We never tire of it. OF course
we read very little of all we see in this
vast field of recorded thought, but we
catch the leading ideas as indicated in
the headlines, and occasionally take in
the elaborated thoughts of the writers :;
but it is such pleasure to look into the
faces of our friends and co-workers, and
to feel that, although separated as we are
by miles of intervening space, we are all
united in the same great purposes, each
in his own way, and according to the
means at hand, but all earnestly and
honestly endeavoring to make the world
better.
We are under the deepest personal OBJ
legations to the country press for the un-
exceptionable recognition which our
humble venture has met at its hands /;
and although we are thus moved to a
gratitude quite beyond our power to ex-
press, we would not, if we could, make
the obligation hess 1t is kind of debt
which we delight to owe, and tile larger
it is, and the more impossible for us ever
to pay, the happier we feel all owing,
we are assured, to the magnanimity of
our creditors. Pdckards Monthhy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-01-08

A good story is told of DIR. o. w.
Holmes, who, having been called upon
and considerably bored by gentleman
who had devoted himself to lecturing in
New England, without much ability for
doing so, inquired, What are you about
this particular timer p The answer was,
" Lecturing, as usual. hold forth this
evening at Roxbury." The Professor,
clapping his hands together, exclaimed,
Il am glad of it never liked those
Roxbury people"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-01-08
Horrible Crime i'm San Francisco.

Laurentz jacobson, native of Den
mark, in fit of jealousy, recently shot
Miss Rachel Mcdonald, in her fathers
house in San Francisco. He had been
employed by Mr.. Mcdonald, and living
in the house, had conceived strong pas
sion for the young lady, who was only IA
years of age, and very beautiful. She
disliked Jacobson's attentions to her,
and complained of them to her parents,
who in a friendly manner told the suit
or to look for other lodgings, which he
did, but still continued to visit the house.
One evening he visited the house, taking
with him two bottles of champagne, one
of which he opened and served to the
girl and her parents. They all drank
some of the wine, and then jacobson,
visibly agitated, held up the other bot
tie and remarked, Snow, / will 90 and
treat my roommate" Notwithstanding
his strange conduct, none of the family
imagined that he had been attempting
their murder. Soon after he went away,
however, Mr. McDonal and several 9TH
ers of the family became slightly i'll, but
the immediate effects we're not alarming
and they all retired to bed. jacobson
had evidently drugged the wine for the
purpose of killing the entire family;
but observing the small quantities which
they took, he must have feared that the
poison had not done its work, and he
determined to return and accomplish at
least the death of Rachel. Accordingly,
about one O'clock the next morning,
having armed himself with four bar
relied pistol, and stout file which he
had sharpened at one end like jimmy,
he made his way to McDonald's house.
He scaled the high board fence, and then
fearing to arouse the inmates, he stealth
lily approached the end of the house.
With the heavey file he pried open the
back window and crawled in. The little
boys slept in bed which had been
placed against the window, and yet he
was enabled to get upon the bed and
down to the floor without arousing Ell
ther of them. He then entered the
young lady's room, and either spoke to
her or made some noise with the pistol,
for she awoke, and, rising to sitting
posture in her bed, cried out, MA!
Ma !" as she saw the murderer in the
room. As she spoke jacobson fired, and
then placing the weapon at his own fore
head lodged bullet in his own brain
The parents hearing the report, hurried
to the room, and there found their
daughter mortally wounded and Jacob
son dead on the floor. The young lady
lived about 48 hours.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-01-08

GREELEY ON SKATEs.-A Montreal
dispatch gives the following account of
Mr.. Greeley's experience at the skating
rink there: "This afternoon it became
known that Mr.. Greeley would visit the
skating rink Immediately after his lee
ture, and large crowd gathered to see
him. Accompanied by the mayor, he
visited the rink as soon as the lecture was
over. The crowd greeted him with three
cheers and a tiger, to which Mr.. Greeley
replied by removing his hat and bowing
several times. At the request of the
principal citizens Mr. Greeley put on a
pair of skates and joined the mayor in
a race around the rink. The match was
for the best three in five, without weights,
and the race was won by Mr. Greeley in
three straight heats, his honor the mayor
falling behind on each occasion, out of
respect to his distinguished guest. The
immense crowd cheered the victor for
several minutes, and gathered about him
in such numbers that fears were enter
tanned for the security of the ice, and
the police were called to clear the rink
and prevent accidents. Notwithstanding
the high price of hot-house flowers, more
than three bushels of boquets were thrown
Mr.. Greeley during his trial of speed
with the mayor. One of the boquets ac-
cidentally fell in front of Mr.. Greeley
and entangled in his skates, throwing
him headlong, but he happily escaped
without injury"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-01-08
poetry,
For the Bellows Falls Times.
For Tobacco Lovers.

Chewing in the parier.
Smoking in the street,
Choking with cigar smoke
Every one you meet.
Splitting on the pavement,
Splitting ON the floor.
Is there such enslayement?
Is there such bore?
Puddlcs at the corners.
Swelling into one,
Forming lakes and rivers.
Drying in the sun.
Maidens when you marry.
Tobacco worms don't take;
Think not Jacob. or Martin,
Win quit it for your sake.
Declare the thing a curse,
And when gents come to WOO,
You pop the question first.
Sir, do you smoke or chew 2"
Mark well each word and look.
And if they don't say no.
just cross them off your book
And tell them why you do.
Some gents will carry spice;
Some cinnamon. some cloves,
Make good use Of your eyes,
sAnd good use of your nose.
For when the weddings DER.
Perfumes they throw away
They spit upon the floor.
They smoke and chew all day.
Does the lover promise
To quit the weed for you?
See he has firm bump.
And conscientious too.
If you're no phrenologist,
Let time the truth make clear.
And waits until he resist
Temptation for year.
G. y. A. H..
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-01-08
Business Cards.

\ II. BIXBY, Attorney and Counselor at
Law, and Solicitor in Chancery.
A"' GRAFTON, VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-01-08

A GOLDEN THOUGHT Mature will be
reported. All things are engaged in
writing their own history. The plan.
and the pebble go attended by their own
shadows. The rock leaves its scratches
on the mountain side the river its bed
in the soil; the animal leaves its bones
IN the stratum; the fern and leaf their
modest epitaph in the coal. The falling
drop makes its sepulchre in the sand or
stone; not q footstep in the snow or
along the ground, but prints in charac-
tiers more or less lasting, way of its
march; every act of man inscribes its
memory on its fellows and his own face.
The air is full of sound, the sky of to-
kens; the ground is all memoranda,
signatures, and every object is covered
over with hints which speak of the intel
ligent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
W. M. Thompson. ALI. Grissom is clerk. She
leaves at five o'clock this evening.

BOATS LEAVING TOMORROW.
The splendid passenger and freight and resu-
lar United States mail packet, Thomas HAL
len. is announced for Helena, Napoleon, Pine
Bluff. Little Rock. Fort Smith and all in
termediate landings this evening at five
o'clock. She belongs to the Arkansas River
Packet Company. and IL one of the best boats
of the line. Captain Reese Pritchard COM
mands. with those excellent gentlemen. @. T.
Walker and Joe Thomas. in tbs office.
The elegant St. Francis will leave thi
evening at five o'clock for Helena and all
points on the St. Francis river. Captain r. R,
Bowman. the favorite. is her commander, with
the ver-obliging gentlemen. Sam. Paine, W.
H. Clark and ]. H. Banks. in the Office. The
st. Francis is splendid boat-fast, safe ana
reliable-with officers who thoroughly under
stand their business.
The magnificent steamer, Des Arc. "softly
slides ." away this evening at Eve O'Clock, for
all points on White river. She is a pretty
steamer. has pretty stats-reoms. pretty cabin
and last. though not least, handsome and clever
officers. Captain Matt. Glass will be on the
roof. aud Joe Elliott, W. L. Ely and Alex.
Waddell in the Office. By tie way. we should
not forget to mention the feat accomplished by
this steamer on her down trip. She ran from
Duvall's Bluff to this city. including all inter-
mediate landinE. IN thirty-three hours and
forty-fve min Rtes the best time. we believe.
ever made by any beat on White river. Can
this be beatene
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
News I'm Brief.

News I'm Brief.
Agricultural convention at Browns
vile to-day.
To-day, May Sd, is the Festival of the
Invention Of the Cross.
St. Peters Su ndsy School picnic
Thursday next, at James Park.
Mr.. O. V. Shearer, of the Vicksburg
Times, is stopping at the Peabody.
DR.. Shaw does up Hunter in salt
Hunters followers do up meetings OF
their opponents with pepper.
The livery stables must have done q
good business yesterday, judging from
the number of persons out riding.
Gen. Boyd, of the Memphis and Louis
Vile railroad line, has been appointed
one of the inspectors of the Union
Pacific railroad.
The Southern Farmer, for May, pub
lshed in this city, presents handsome
typographical face, and is creditable to
the enterprise of the publishers. 1t con-
tains much that is valuable to all planters,
farmers and gardeners.
A young man named VIM. A. Fowler,
supposed to be out of his mind, jumped
from train near Brownsville, Thursday
night, and was killed. He was about
twenty-seven years old, and railroad
man by profession.
We have received catalogue of the
seventh session of the University of Mis-
sissippi. Two hundred and thirteen stu
dents are in attendance, and the institu-
ton appears to be rapidly regaining its
former influence and prosperity.
A negro named Dan, shot two negroes
near Winona, Miss, a week or two ago,
and was lodged in the calaboose. He
was reported as having made his escape
last Monday night, but has since been
found hanging to the limb of a tree, two
miles from the town. 1t is presumed
that the friends of the two negroes shot
hung Dan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

CONCERT FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE STATE
FEMALE CoLLEGF.-Other engagements
prevented our attending this entertaiE-
ment, but our proxy was on hand, who
reports the performances admirable. We
think be was fairly captivated, by the
captivating charms of the galaxy of beau.
ty there assembled. The singing OF
Misses Blair, Poston, Blood, Forrest and
McKie proved that we have voices among
us which not only reflect great.credit upon
the excellent teachers OF this school, but
which will make sensation in society
by and by. he reports the charades also
as done in style evincive of the true
dramatic talent. The conception Of
character, in some cases, was perfect and
admirable. As the rain and mud pre-
vented so many from attending, who de-
sired to do so, we hear great desire
expressed to have this entertainment
repeated, and we accordingly make the
suggestion to the worthy President and
Faculty of the College.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
ARREST OF A MURDERER.
A Fugitive from Helena aud Justice
ON His Way Rack.

1t was telegraphsd from Helena, Ark,
yesterday, that negro named Lee had
killed another one, and escaped the
officers of the law, and it was supposed
had gone In the direction Of Memphis.
The superstition would have been quite
natural without any evidence. The MUIR
der was committed Saturday, and the
fugitive arrived in the kingdom Of sup
posed safety this morning by steamer.
But Sam Ireland, colored detective, fer
reted him out on the steamer st. Francis
this morning, and furnished him passage
to the lower station-house where he will
await requisitien from the Governor.
CHANGE OF FIRM.--The well kno wand
excellent firm of K. Robbins d Bradley,
old and reliable hardware merchants, has
been dissolved, and the goods, good Will,
etc., of the establishment sold to Messrs.
Barbour, Wilder & Simpson, who will
continue the business. The stock is one
of the largest and finest in the market,
and is adapted to the wants OF this mar
ket. The country trade will be supplied
at the very lowest rates with everything
10 the way Of hardware, cutlery and agri-
cultural implements. The new firm is
composed of gentlemen well known in
business circles, who already possess the
full confidence and esteem Of the public.
They will conduct the business still at
No. 1888 Second street. Capt. j. G. Bar
bour, the head of the firm, is a gallant
and worthy gentleman, who was long
connected with the firm OF Robbins d
Bradley. He is host of himself Mr..
Thomas d. Wilder has had fine practi-
cal experience, and comes from the
house of Orgill & Brothers. Capt. ). e.
Simpson, late of the cotton business, is
known by all our old citizens as gentle
man in every sense worthy and reliable
in public and private This is splendid
combustion, and we predict for the new
firm, which throws its banner to the COM
mercial breeze under such favorable cir
cumstsnces, great prosperity and per-
manency.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
BOATS LAYING raIs rrrrNs.

The steamer George W. chssk. Captain Jas.
Lee. with Stack Lee and B. p Fields in the
oiace, will leave this evening fer Friar's
Point and all intermediate landings. The
Cheek is reliable, swim and well built, and her
officers gentlemen and thorough river men.
The splendid packet. Indiana. Is announced
to leave at 6 p.n.. for Vieksburs, hatcher and
New Orleans. under command Of CAPTAIN
Neal. Charles Miller does the h.aOs Of the
office.
The superb pss,sE gsr racket. Mary 3. For
syth. is announced for Cairo and ST. Louis this
evening at Eve o'clock. under command Of
Captain Pat YOre. with Jas. Yore in the Office.
For VicksburE and intermediate landings.
take the splendid steamer Rubicon, Captain
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
River.

Old Sol set in glorious radiance, yesterday
evening. and this morning rose in all his splen-
dor. There are a number of boats in port. and
business is brisk.
Charlie Goodwin. at the Gas Works. reports
the river here as follows Rose 10 the last TWEEN
ty-fOur hours, 4 IN inch; below high water
mark as established by Government. II inches.
BsloE high water mark. 1857. foot II inches.
The Ohio is declining. The Arkansas and
White rivers are rising.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
Auusennents.

NEw MEMPHIS TaEATER.-The dre-
matte season proper closed last Saturday
night, on which occasion he ushers and
doorkeepers had a bent6t We are
pleased to learn that it WAS q financial
success, although the attendance was not
large, on account Of the rain. The play
was The Man Of Destiny, or the Stran-
gers Grave. Mr.. Malmburg acquitted
hi nself with much credit, and was called
by name before the curtain to receive
the congratulations of the audience. He
is promising young actor, and as we
have said once before, if be will continue
to study and train himself he will make
a mark in his profession. We would
suggest that he affect Forrest less and
Booth more. The railing style does not
become him, except in some instances.
And now we bid the New Memphis dra.
matte company FINAL farewell. May
their lives be cast in pleasant places.
The most of them leave many friends in
Memphis, who would be glad to see them
back some future season. The jovial
genius, McWade, the faithful Lanagans,
the versatile, winsome Mrs. Cline and her
clever husband, the promising MalmburR,
the careful Mr.. White, the homely, but
ready and correct Mr.. Dovey, the earnest
and pretty Miss Plunkett, the studious,
worthy Mrs. Taylor, Mr.. Henri, the judi
cious prompter, his wife and sweet, pre-
cocious little girl, will long be favorably
remembered by the theater-goers of
Memphis. The lessees have lost money
this season, and we regret that shortly
we must bid them sdieu in that capacity.
I'll . Brignoli opera troupe will be here
next wesk, and we understand that Mrs.
Thompson will take benefit, after
which the theater will close for the sum-
mer. 1t passes into the hands of Messrs.
Spalding and Bdwell, who have theaters
in st. Louis and New Orleans, and
possess abundance of means. They will
make some material changes in the New
Memphis Theater, and will open it next
September.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

FIRE LAST NIeHT.-A FIRE broke out
in grocery store, 1919 Jefferson street,
this morning about five o'clock. The stock
was nearly complete loss and was not
insured. The house, neat one story
brick, was nearly destroyed. 1t belongs
to Mr.. John Palmer, and was insured
with Mr.. Harry Tomlinson for $l,25o,
which will probably cover the loss. 1t is
not known how the fire originated. The
fire engines turned out promptly, and
were faithfully worked, when the alarm
was given.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
JONI c. LEWIS, Manager.
Ladies', can at the Great Red store

CHEAP FOR CAsH.-Mr. G. q, Williams,
the we'll known dealer in fresh meats on
Jefferson street, announces that here
after be will sell for cash only. By this
rule he will be enabled to sell cheaper
than ever, for he will have no bad debts
to make up in prices. Mr.. Williams
keeps on hand only the very best and
freshest of everything in his line, and
his old friends will fnd it to their interest
more thau eyer now to pstronize his
stand. Call and see.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

The proprietors of the above COM
panies, feeling grateful for past favors,
would respectfully call the attention Of
their patrons TO the new arrangement
into which they have entered for doing
the Express business of the city, under
the style of 1.-THE Memphis Parcel Ex-
press." The consolidated company So
licits q continuance of public patronage,
assuring them that no pains will be
spared as to giving entire satisfaction in
prompt delivery, and careful handling of
parcels entrusted to their care. The
company, representing an ample capital,
guarantee to be responsible for ell pack
ages lost or damaged while in their pos
session. Leave orders at NO. 1884 Main
street.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03
BOARDING.

JEFFERSON STREET HOUSE,
No. los yKFFKRsoS STREET,
Rosrding and Lodging, per week-.........-..S6 90
Boardlng, without LodEiAg. per week.. 4 %
ass o. RKINsHAGEN. Proprietor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

JUST OPENED-A complete new stock
Of dress goods, latest styles Of stripes,
checks and solid eolors full assortment
of new designs in parasols. ]. II.
Loewenstine & Bros, Clay Building, No.
23l Main street. 5O-55
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

IT will be seen by their advertisement
that Messrs. Register, Trezevant Il Co.,
have changed their hour of daily morn
ing auction sales to 9 o'clock in the
morning until further notice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

WASrED.-Two experienced dry goods
salesmen-none others need apply.
Good reference required. Call at 226
Main street, between the hours of four
and five n m,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

Coon article lO-4 bleached sheeting
Soc. per yard, at NJ. Kraus & Co. 5, 2lS
Main street, corner of Adams. cot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

New styles standard prints, just re-
ceived, l23c. per yard, at NJ. Kraus u
Co. g, 2l8 Main street, cor. Adams. 80 t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

JUsT OPENED-Complete stock Of Irish
linens, table damask and towels, full
assortment and sold at lowest price. J.
Il. Loewenstine & Bros, Clay Building,
No. 23l Main street, 50-55
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

GRAND CoxsoLIDATIos. The Memphis
Parcel Express and Evans and Wsits
Parcel Express are now consolidated
under one management. Office-No.
1884 Main street
WAIT & LEWIS, Proprietors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

JUST receives-fresh smoked beef, beef
tongues and picked beef tongues, at Cof-
fin Bros, 1892 Main street. 20-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

SrRoULE q MoCowN have no manu-
facturers' profits to pay-pay cash for
their goods and sell at the lowest
prices. Sol
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

Just received and Offering 20 the
ladies A bleached muslins, equal to
LonsdaIe, at fifteen and n half cents
per yard, ut the Great Red Store, ESQ
Main street. Do I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

TIE largest clothing mandatory in
the United States is that of Sproule &
McCown, Is Barclay street, New York.
They have houses in ST. Louis, Louis
vile, New orleans, Yicksburg and
Memphis. $751;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

LARGE lot ladies' white hose at bar
gain, 81 rs per dozen-worth Sat- M.
Kraus & Co.'s, 2le Main street, corner
of Adams. SOL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

To Country MERGHAgTs. - New
prints, domestics, stripes. linens and
cottouades at NJ. KRAUs & Co.'s,
50.t 2lS Main street, cor. Adams.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

Miss Kellogg, the prima donna, was
born in Sumter, South Carolina, Of New
England parents, in 1912.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

Ladies' and gents hosiery, hand
kerchfefs. ETC.. etc, I'm full lines, ana
as the lowest prices, at the Great Red
store, $50 Main street. Dbl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-03

"ESGL1sH FEMALE BITTERs is an ad-
niTsble prescription for females
IA. P. KENNEDY, M. D.,
at Coffeeville, Mississippi.