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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-04-02

A HINDoo CAVALIER SnENoED.-As
Mr.. Thomas was one day addressing a
crowd of Hindoos on the banks of the
Ganges, he was accosted by Brahmin
ws follows:
"Sir, don't you say that the devil
tempts men to sin? p "Yes," answered
the missionary. Then" said the Brah-
min, certainly the fault is the devils !:
the devil therefore, and not man, ought
to suffer the punishment" Just then
observing boat descending the river
Mr.. Thomas directed his attention to il
and said, Brahmin, do you see yonder
boat ?" Yes" Suppose 1 were to
send some of my friends to destroy every
person on board, and bring me all that
is valuable in the boat; who ought to
suffer punishment? /, for directing them
or they, for doing the wicked act ?"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-04-02
POLICIES WRITTEN IN THE

Any amount and every class of Insurance reauired
can be placed at this Office in the best Companies
ana at as low rates as at any agency in the country
Expiration Notices Promptly Given.
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Farm for. Sale.

THE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale, his farm in
South Reading, VT, formerly known as the Eb-
enezer Robinson farm" Said farm contains about
800 of good land well divided into tiliage pas
turing, and wood. Good two story house, 8 barns
and other outbuildings, all in good repair,
EDWARD HALL,
South Reading, Vt, Oct s. 1868. ii
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business Cards.

II. BIXBY, Attorney and Counselor at
|. Law, and Solicitor in Chaneery.
GRAFTON. VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-04-02

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 as nice an assortment Of Trimmings and
Fancy articles can be found IN the State. Ladies
call and examine and for yourselves by so doing
you can save money and crafty your taste.
Remember Chdse's Block, Westminster Street.
Bellows Falls Vermont. ~
ING AND PINKING DONE TO ORDER. IL
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-04-02

ERBELL, T0LMAN & CO, Manufacturers
and Dealers in Pine. Chestnut, Spruce and Hem
y Lumber. BELLOWS FAILS, VI
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Oil NIealy

IONS ions OF SUPERIOR QUALITY FOR
loEs FAILS. April g. lsisI iAi''oN : 90,
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WHAT MAYOR HARPER DID.-The
Reverend Doctor Blank, one of the great
est bores ofthe country, once told little
anecdote of Mr.. James Harper. "I
asked the mayor" said Mr.. Blank, "what
he did. said to him, l know that Mr..
John Harper attends to his business Mr..
Wesley Harper looks after the literary
correspondence /; Mr.. Fletcher Harper
receives authors and locks after new
books and magazines-buty you, Mr.. Haz--
per, | have never been able to discover
what you do" !" / will tell you," an
swered the mayor in whisper, "but you
must not let it out. / entertain the
bores." The best of the joke was the
unconscious innocence with which the
Reverend Doctor narrated the anecdote.
YOUNG MAN YoU'RE WANTED.-A
lady writer under this heading, hits off
the men as follows:
A woman wants you. Don't forget
her. Don't wait to be rich; if you do,
ten to one you are not fit to be married.
Marry while you are young and struggle
up together. But mark, young man, the
woman don't want you if she is to divide
her affections with cigar, spittoon, or
whisky jug. Neither does she want you
if you don't take care of her and the lit
tie "after-thoughts" which are sure to
follow. Neither does she want you SIM
ply because you are a man, the definition
of which is too apt to be: an animal
that wears bifurcated garments on his
lower limbs, a quarter section of stove
pipe on his head, swears like a pirate,
and is given to filthy practices generally.
She wants you for companion, help
mate-she wants you to have learned to
regulate your appetite and passions; in
short, in the image of God, not in the
likeness of beast.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09

Hearty and strong applause followedDe Cor
dova's announcement of bis proposed Academy
for Young Ladies, where the Curriculum, would
qualify them 'to march up to the polls and de-
posit their ballot like man." Getting educa-
ted, niu't wei
Olive Logan was asked by an impuden. wag
the other day, il it was true, as the papers report
that she wor, fifteen hundred dollars on her head
in the shade of hair. "Quite true" replied the
gentle Olives ''and ii Is also true that wear
twenty thousand dollars in my mouth in the shape
of teeth and half million dollars In the shape of
tongue, to say nothing Of the billion or two OF
dollars In the shape Of eyes, ears and such small
deer. And to tell the truth, l wouldn't sell out
even at these figures"
-"You never saw such happy lot OF people
as we had here yesterday" said landlldy in
thirteen couples OF EN-" .What'! thirteen con-
pie just married ?" "Oh, no. sir; thirteen couples
just divorced"
Att recent municipal election In Bodwin,
England, two women voted, OF whom one was 92
aud the other 93 years Of age.
New fashioned visiting cards contain the
names Of both mother and unmarried daughter
Economical aud suggestive.
We commend to our little readers the exam.
pie OF Young lady of eleven, in Wisconsin, who
has knitted foriy-eight pairs Of stockings in the
past year.
"A citizen Of Watertown, New York, too poor
to provide any other means of conveyance, re-
Gently wheeled his sick wife to Gettysburg PENN
sylvania III barrow, hoping that she might Oh.
tain relief from the Springs. He is good enough
10 be allowed To retain the ballot.
"A New York paper says that the drawing
rooms and long, dinly-lghted corriuoro OF the
Fifth Avenue Hotel are conducive TO matrimouy,
aud adds that two engagements are known to
have been made there last week.
The last step toward the full recognition of
women's rights is the appearance in the New
York City Hall Park Of u female boot-black. She
is sixteen, pretty, aud is kept constantly busy.
One Pawnec Chief in Ntbraska-so Friend
Janncy tells us-has four wives, all sisters. But
then he is an uatutored savage.
Miss Nellie Lansing described as pretty girl
and graceful skater, has just been married to Mr..
H. Z. Crane, Of Philadelphia. The engagement
ring cost $2,500.
Another lady has ascended to the heights OF
ofllce-Miss julia G. Addington, whom the indie
pendent voters OF Mitchell county, Iowa, have
elected To rule over them as Superintendent OF
Common Schools.
--Harper's Bazar says to a correspondent: "All
your suggestions for doing away with formal
wedding reception are In good taste"
"A tunic of India muslin loopcd at the sides
and edged with lace or II rutlle OF the same will
he beautiful over evening BLK dresses.
The long Paisley shawls folm very stylish
burnouses.
Fitch fur is not worn. Mink is the most de-
sirnbe for general use.
India Cashmere shawls finely wrought are
called camers-huir shawls, but are, OF course,
made of the fleece OF the Cashmere goat
Little girls are wearing bonnets almost as
much as hats this season. Flowing crimped hair
is preltiest for Them.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09
San francisco.
'n. NJ. D." REVIEWED As TO PRIoEs-cLiMATE
AND FRUITS.
From an Occasional CORES poadent

"n. NJ. D." REVIEWED As TO rRIcEs-cLrMArE
AND FRUITS.
From an Occasional Correspondent.
SAN Francisco, November, 1869.
Your correspondent III NJ. J.' who writes
from this place, has not quite succeeded in giving
q correct idea of this part of the world. He is
mistaken in saying that dime is the smallest ro-
cognized coin. 1t is true you can purchase very
few articles for less than dime, but half dunes
are indispensable in common traffic. That no
paper is sold for less than ten cents Is true ouly
In regard to single copies. But the largest papers
are served for fifty certs week and two excellent
morning papers, like the Philada. Ledger, are
distributed for 1875 cents week, which Is only
two cents copy. He Is mistaken also In regard
to our climate. The mean temperature of July
is not 81 deg, but 61 deg. The mem of the year
is fraction below % deg, Nor is the climate OF
San Francisco pronounced by It's own oitizcns
delightful, and by every body else execrable."
On the contrary, almost every citizen complains
of the cold winds and mists Of summer. the com
paint being qualified by the universal concession
that they bring pure air aud health, II nut com
tort. But no one that ever spent winter in San
Francisco, or say the six months from November
TO April inclusive. would exchange 1t for any
other winter climate. Even 10 our rainest win
tiers, calm weather ard vernal sunshine prevail 10
frequent and long intervals. The sva breeze Is
scarcely annoying before May and after Septem
ber. and the mist seldom appears before July.
"H. NJ. j. speaks Of the fruits or California
as generally larger than those of the Atlantic
States, but deficient in Il ,vor. HIS remark may
apply to apples and peaches, especially to the
large apples that are selected for show. II is not
every one, however, either resident visitor that
will admit this. Much of our fruit is gathered
prematurely, that it may bear transportation to
| market from distance. Such fruit will, oi
course, he deficient III favor. Peaches grown on
some soils are wanting in sweetness. But other
fruits than apples and peaches can scarcely be
excelled in any part of the world. Pears grow
in the highest degree Of perfection. Plums are
luscious aud magnificent. Our cherries would
| bear the palm anywhere, whether for show OF
substance. So of apricots nectarnes, ounces,
etc., etc. Aud VIC may add To this that not q
worm was ever yet iuund inside of cherry, 0
peach, an apple, or any other kind of fruit il
California.
1t is impossible for an individual 10 form a cor
rect idea OF a country which differs widely from
any other country with which he is acquainted
Accounts which are literally true will max,
wrong impressions. Hence the best informed
people visiting California will not find 1t wha
they expected. Nor is ii to be expected that
transient visitor will always acquire correct in
formation, dependant as he mu't be in SOM
respects on persons whom he meets with b,
accident, and whose information may be defective
| AN On DELAwAREAN.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09
Quail Hunting.

HOW rARTEipGEs" ARE SLAUGHTERED IN sus-
SEN COUNTY.
A correspondent at Bridgeville thus describes
the preparation for, and the manner of the an.
nual wholesale slaughter of Quais or PAR
trdges' as they are improperly called in that
neighburhood.
When the young men arc cutting wood they
lay aside few fat pine logs. These logs are split
inlu small sucks and sLlints, and carefully aud
slowly dried SO as To bring the turpentine US much
us possible to the surface. Before the gunner
starts out on his expedition he prucures ii possi-
bile white setter dog II the dog is dark colored
he Ia whitened" by placing white bandages
around him SO that ht Can bc easily seen in the
dark.
In the early darkness which which follows q
winter sunset, the gunner starts out carrying bis
gun and ammunition, Il lunch of splints and Il
two bushel bng aud accompanied by his white or
'whitened' dog. A well trained dog will not
leave his master far behind him.
AS soon as the dog trails and :" sets " flock OF
partridges the huutsmau lights one Of his tdrpen-
tined sticks and holding it as an elevated liam
beau above his head cautiously advances until he
ii able to look down on The huddled group 0t
frightened innocents, when he elevates his fowl
lug piece and sends q deadly vuley of mustard
seed shot into their midst. Gathering mp the
dead and wounded he filings them into his two
bushel bag and starts on TO new victories over the
little brown backs sometimes killing as many as
fifty in one evening. The birds are sold to dealers
NJ the railroad stations for $40 per hundred.
Northern sportsmen who hunt the birds in day
time, have great contempt for this nights hunt
lug.
We think ourselves that IL seems like very
mean sort of business.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09
New Hailroads.
SURVEYS BEING MADE TOWARD THE suseuEHANS.

SURVEYS BEING MADE TOWARD THE susouEHANNA.
The Oxford Press learns that Engineer Hood,
OF the Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Rail-
road. has been engaged to survey a route for the
proposed railroad from Oxford to Hanover juno
tion on the western side of York county, and
will proceed to the work rs soon us the ground
becomes suitable The first survey will be from
the western side of our borough down the most
favorable draught to Hopeweli and across the
Octoraro at Pine Grove Forge thence across the
lower end of Lancaster county to Peach Bottom
where the river can be easily approached and
good crossing point obtained, with favorable
getting out place on the opposite side. There
seems to he very practicable route for this road
and the interests of the country through which
it will pass demand its construction. The citl-
zens along the route are anxious for 1t and Will
subscribe literally to the stock.
Its construction" the Press adds, sis only
question of time" These surveys are being
made, we presume, in consequence of the interest
taken in the proposed Southern Pennsylvania
route, by President Wood, of the Baltimore Cen
tral line. He attended some of the meetings held
in York County, last summer, to urge forward
the project and has otherwise shown an interes.
in IL.
FEEDER TO THE PoMERoY AND DEL. CITY ROAD
The american Republican, of West Chester,
informed that, in few days. Engineers will0,
at work on proposed road connecting with the
Reading " Columbia H. II. near Ephrata, Lan-
caster County, thence by way of New Holland,
and CompaSsville, to Pomeroy, connecting there
with the Penna. K. H., and the road to Delaware
City This line is only 20 miles long, and will
complete very important connections As the
road from the Pine Grove Coal Fields, now
nearly completed, connects with the Reading d
Columbia X X, the building OF the road from
Ephrnta to Pumeroy, will make continuous
ilnc from Pine Grove to Delaware City. We will
also give the Eastern portion OF Lancaster county
| Il direct rail road communication with Phiadel-
phia, ria the Pennsylvania r. r. The active
movers in this project are citizens of Lancaster
county. who will IN short time begin the sur
| yey OF the route at POmerOy.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09

The NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE has Civ
en- the weight Of its approval to the PROPOSE
tion to construct "Continuous Water Line
of Transportation" by way of The Ohio riv-
er, the James river, and the Kanawba Canal,
which now connects them. The report of
the special committee appointed Mt Cincin-
natl, last year, and which met at White
Sulphur Springs, during the summer, formed
the basis for this action. 1t is proposed that
the Government shall extend "ald' to the
project, but in what manner is not stated
To enlarge the present canals aad perfect the
system, it is estimated will take $40, ,0OO, 900,
and it Is proposed that when the cost ''shall
be fully Reimbursed" that tolls sufficient
merely to provide for repairs shall be col
lected.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09

THE GRAND LODGE OF MARYLAND.

THE GRAND LODGE uf MAhfLANp.
The fourth annual session of the Grand Lodge
of Maryland, /. o. G. T., was held in Havre de
Grace on Wednesday and Thureday, Nov. oath
and 25th About 1875 delegates. representing 101
Subordinate Lodges, with membership OF 5000,
were in attendace.
The Convention was presided over by j. III.
Ormc Esq, of Massachusetts,, X. w. q. Templar
Of the Grand Lodge of North America. q large
amount Of business nppcraining to the interests
of the Order was Transacted.
The following Grand Lodge officers were elec-
ted for the ensuing year &c. W. g. T., Rev.
Thos. L. Ponlsnu, Of North East, Cecil county
q. W. Counsellor, s. L. King, Esq, of Hagers-
town; Il. ". V. T., Miss Samaria Carver, of
finyre de Grace q. W. Secretary. Miss Emma j.
steele of HngerstOwn Grand Worthy Assistant
Secretary. John II. Zevely, of Cumberland
county Grand Worthy Chaplain, Rev, Thomas
Mnrtindae; CIV. Marshal, G. w. Wesb. of Bal
timore; ; q. W. Assistant Marshal, Miss Ellen ].
Preston, of Baltimore e. W. l, g., Frank I.
i.ciiich, of Frederick G W. Sentinel, Jeremiah
I. Hooper, Of Baltimore; CIV Messenger, Lewis
H. Knris, of BurkittSville.
James i. Matthews, ESD, and Rev. Thomas l.,
Poulsnn were elected Representatives to the Right
Worthy Grand Lodge OF North America, which
meets in st. Louis next May.
The next session oi the Grand Lodge will be
held ut Chestertown, Kent county. on the second
Wednesday of November, 1870.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09

GeOlOeicnI Curi0sitIes.
QUEER STONES ON THE PENINSULA.

QUEER STONES ON THE PENINSULA.
correspondent of the St. Mchaels (Md.,)
Comet thus describes kind Of stones found III
various parts OF this peninsula -
'In various parts Of Kent county, more fire.
quently on the declivities of hills near the bay
shore, are found these stones, which vary in size
from that of an egg to that of n bushel basket
their shapes are as various as their sizes They
are hollow, and filed with clay substance in n
pulveriZed state, which, when broken Is very
moist. and resembles putty, and some have red
dish substance intermixed. The thickness of the
she'll, in proportion to the size, Is from Z to q
of an inch; the inner surfaces are of different
coors, not unfr' quently red or of glossy black,
and perfectly smooth.
"The outer surfaces are of n color approx
mating that of iron ore some. indeed, loOk very
much like iron ore, and probably contain isome
iron. They a.e very irregular, to which adhere
great many pebbles il is IA rock iu appearance
ard very brittle; when broken open the color
between the inner and outer surfaces is very
dark gray. They are also to be found in the
fields, in consequence of which they are broken
by tillage. They may also be found In the lower
part of Caroline county"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09
hans,Iervilie.

PROPOSED PRESENT TERMINUS OF THE WHINING
TON AND WESTERN RAILROAD.
Under the impetus of the railroad facilities
which will be afforded by the Delaware city, and
the Wilmington 81 Western Railroads, Chandler
willie seems destined TO become an important and
thriving town. The Philadelphia NORTH Ame'i-
can says THE beautiful hamlet known as
Chandle-vle three miles from Avondale, in
Chester county, is blossoming into a full spread
town. It is located upon the line of the Doe Run
and Delaware City Railroad. Mr. Martin Lam
deuberger, of Philadelphia selected it as spot
upon which to erect u monster woolen mill
Rows OF houses have sprung up.all around its
vicinity. IL will heuceforth be known as Lam
drnbeig. 1t is an exquisite spot. nestled among
l1,ft. hills
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09

POSTMASTER GENERAL CREswELL has Sc
cured very favorable postal arrangements
with Great Britain, the reduction of letter
postage to six cents being an important con-
cession to the correspondence of the two
countries. But the different spirit of the
French Government, which refuses to make
any equitable arrangement whatever, stands
out in bold distinction.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09

CousTRY IMPROVEMENTS. - Reuben Ball, a far
mer In Mill Greek Hundred. has recently erected
a new barn and improved bis dwelling.
John Ball has erected new house, harm and
granary on his farm near Milltown, Mill Creek
Hundred. The house is 80 by 20 feet, and two
and half stories hieh.
The Messrs. Cooch have thoroughly repaired
their grist mill near Cooch's bridge Pencader
Hundred.
Samuel Comfy has erected handsome new two
story frame dwelling on his farm near Cooch's
bridge, Pencader Hundred. Il is IS by 40 feet.
and very conveniently arranged, with porch, and
kitchen attached.
Adam Dayett, of Pencader Hundred, has just
erec,ed large cider mill, which Is being largely
patronized
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09
LOCAL NEWS.

MISS DIcKIysoN's LEcTURR.- of the events
of the season will bp Miss Dicklnson's lecture on
Friday evening, 17th inst, at Grace Church
Hers is the first lecture Of the Institute Course
and is delivered 10 the church on account of the
hall being occupied by Grace Church Fair. Miss
Dckinson's lecture last winter was very accepta-
BILE to our people and created real enthusiasm, so
we shall expect to see Grace Church crowded to
It's full capacity. 1t is much more elegant and
comfortable place for q lecture than the hall.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09

SERIOUS AFFRAY.-A difficulty of probably a
serious nature occurred at Colgan's Cross Roads
on Saturday night, between David H. DunnlDg
have been freely used Kennard received eleven
wounds, seven 10 the head, one in the cheek. and
three in the breast, from the effects of which 1t l.
thought he will die. Dunning has a wound In
the arm of no very important nature. Dr.Parvis
was summoned to attend them and rendered oil
possible medical aid. Justice Godsborough had
Dunning before him yesterday. and held him in
thesu of 50 900 to answer to Court.-Centrerilte
Obserrer, of Nouember 30M.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09
Wilmington and Rending Railroad.


BRIDGE AT BIRDsBoRo' IN USE.
From the Reading Times we learn that the first
locomotive passed over the Schnylkill river
bridge of the Wilmington and Reading Railroad.
ut Birdsboro', Thursday afternoon. 1t was the
Alabama," Il freight engine on the Reading
Rond. that had the honor.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09
sgeoetryy.
AS Thou witt.

AS ThOu wilt.
by aABRIEr MEwEN KiNBAL..
1t is so sweet to live
My little life to day
That would never leave it, I
Knight forever stayl
l sometimes soy.
am 30 weary, Lord,
Iwould lie down for aye,
Could ] but hear Thee speak the word:
"Tby sins are washed awayw
sometimes say.
The better moods that lie
These moods between midday
Comes softly, and lift nay eyeL
"Lord as Thou wilt! |" pray;
A. d would alway.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09

SERpkSrtSr sroNE.-rhe " Central Presby-
terian Church Of the Northern Liberties" Phila-
delphia. is now erecting handsome church edi-
ter. The building malerial being mainly serpentne
stone such MS enters into the construction OF
Grace Church, IN this city and which has become
yrry Fashionable for church purposes. II is OBJ
taned from the Birmingham Quarries In Chester
county and it is expected that large quantities of
1t will ba shipped over the new wilmington Il
Reading Il, k. Ii is not used exclusively for
churches. as we recently noticed very large and
hnudsome residence uear Chadd's Ford, Penn
which was built of 1t.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09

Balls owe their origin to France. The
first great one mentioned in history was that
given in honor of the marriage Of Charles
VI. 10 Isabella of Bavaria, 'Amens, in 1886.
Catharine de Medici gave the first bal
mosque, and Henry WI. Of England, liked
the fashion so well that he transferred the
IL q novelty to his realm.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-12-09

HEAVY FREIGHT BUSINESS largest
freight business ever done in one month on
the Pennsylvania Central Ralroad-or per-
haps any other railroad in this country
was done during the month of November
just closed From the LIST to 3Oth, inclusive
thirty thousand five hundred eight wheel
freight cars passed over the Philadelphia
Division. This was an average of twelve
hundred and fifty cars per day, and an aver
age of sxty-two trains per day. The above
senser trains. All the trains made good
time, and not single accident of any kind
occurred. The magnitude Of the carrying
trains of the Pennsylvania Central may be
inferred from the above facis.