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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

Brown was stopping in our village, all
manifested desire to see and hear the
man, whose arm, though past the merid-
ian Of life, had been powerful enough to
drive back the Missourians into their
own State Notice was given that he
would meet the people at the school
house, and at the appointed hour an au-
dicnce assembled. We introduced the
modest and unassuming old man, as the
"hero of Ossawattamie." In his re-
marks he declined the title, and said he
was no speech-maker-he had done but
his duty. He went on and told the tale
of his struggles with the despotism Of
slavery-the horrors of that bloody bor-
der strife; how he found his son Fred
erick on the prairie, cold in death by the
invaders hands how another son had
been beaten, wounded, taken captive
and chained how the ballot box had
been invaded, broken up, and all honest
voters driven away, and the votes of
thieves and robbers substituted how
this foreign mob had made laws and
ruled, with rod of iron and line of
lead, those people who had gone from
the free States under the promise of pro-
lection by our government.
We little thought then how soon
" John Browns body" would be mould
ering in the ground, but his soul was even
at that hour marching on"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

IHE POTATO SPEcULAToRs.--It is
said that the farmers who have been
holding back their potatoes for large
prices are getting badly demoralized, and
are rushing them to market at fearfullv
low rates. A Michigan paper says that
farmers in portions of that State are
Obliged to sell potatoes at fifteen cents
per bushel, for which they refused 81 so
last fall, and that they have very large
stock on hand.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

The Cuban instruction continues, and
promises to occupy considerable atten-
ton for some time to come. The sympa-
thies of the people of this country, are
very generally in favor of the revolu-
tionists.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
8sero~s 8sers gi"ss,
BELLOWS FALLS, MAY Z, 1869.

Hon. Frederick Billings of Wood
stock having been mentioned as candi-
date for Governor, he whites note to
the Woodstock Standard, declining to be
a candidate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

The public debt proves to have been
reduced over six millions during the
month Of April, instead Of three mil
lions, as first stated, and is very agree
able surprise 10 the whole country. Good
for the new administration, and Secreta-
ry Boutwell, in particular.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

HE. OLDEST HoUsE.-The Oldest
house in the United States, in Neponset,
Mass, was built by John Minot about
the year 1910. Its still in good repair,
and the NIinot family still hold possess
ion of it. In 1870 it was attacked bv
three Indians during the absence of the
male portion of the family. A female
servant and several children were in the
house, The girl hastily barricaded the
door, and seized loaded gun. The first
indian attempted entrance by an open
window, but was met by shovel of
burning Goals from the REPLACE, which
was thrown in his face by the girl. An
other savage, who appeared at the win
dow, was shot dead, and the survivor
beat hasty retreat.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

A BUNDLE OF GREENBAcKs GROUND
uP.-Ihe Dayton (Ohio) Journal re-
lates that few days ago, as an emplove
in paper mill in that town was engaged
In running through the rag picker lot
of old clothing, his attention was at
tracted to some bits of greenish paper
which had gone through the machine.-
On closer Inspection they proved to be
scraps of greenbacks. which had been
clipped into pieces by the picker. The
man picked up hat full of these scraps.
but instead of fitting them together,
gave them to friends as relics of a for
tune that had run through the mill. The
scraps are of bills of the denominations
of So, SO, 800, $50 and 800. and an
estimate made from the quantity of
pieces found indicates that not less than
$4,000 was in the package which was
ground up in the rag-picker." The
theory of the money getting into the
picker Is, that the coat which contained
the money was one of lot of soldiers
blonses which were collected at different
points, and that the money was sewed in
the breast eff a blouse which belonged 70
an officer who had died in hospital and
the secret of the greenbacks died with
him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
IT WORKS LIKE A CHI

ihls Is the Best Family Remedy, 70 cur
Of Pain, you ever tried.
IL Is clean. safe and delicious 10 use a1l5
1t faithfully, IT WILL DO YOU GOOD j
Directions on each bottle. Buy { % q
or Merchant where you trade. Ii thG ae
1t on hand they win send for it, at your
sell you the GENUINE RENSE'S PA5l
Ing OIL, at the manufacturer Lowest 2
tail. WIN. RENE
pitgfG
Sold in Bellows Falls, Wholesale By
Rabbit, Retail by o. L. Woods Raesllsi4
ID. Diyoll; Saxtons River, byF g. Buitg5s
ney. Baker Il Hewett. A9g
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

DEATH OF Mr.. LINcoLN's STEP Nort,
ER--On the 10Th ult., Mrs. Sallie Eliza
beth Lincoln. widow of the late Thorn.
as Lincoln and step-mother of the late
President Lincoln, and by whom he was
principally reared (his own mother hay-
ing died while he was very young), died
In Coles county at an advanced age. She
was much devoted to her illustrious sten-
son, and took as deep a pride and inter.
est IN his rise to fame and fortune as his
own mother could have done. 1t is said
that she never spoke Of him since his
tragic death without tears.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
LIV cry NOTICE

ENHE SUBSCRIBER, having purchasIss Y.
est Of Charles Towns in the LirtE W,
Bellows Falls, is now prepared to wait WI f
toners at his stables, formerly oeeaFga
Towns. lie solieits the patronage Of i9s WI
will run q coach to and from the deBys \.
parts of the village when desired. VflH't
ing may be left at either Of bis stables, -,u
JAMES H.RHi
April 5. 1850
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
NJ. B. @. s.

OUR REASONS AND WE TRUST OUR. JUs-
" tlhcatlon for calling the public attention TO
MOTHER BAILEY'S QUIETING SYRUP.
are furnished by the frequency and fatality Of tho
diseases Of infancy and childhood So alarming and
serious are the diseases that one child in three dies
before the NTH year. These facts afford conclusive
argument for enforcing mothers the Importance
VI using remedy (which contains no Morphine or
POISONOUS Drug and never fails (when timely psodl
70 ehect cure greatly assists the child through
the months OF teething alays all pain. reduces in
ne,''oh eorrects aeidity of the Stomach and never
ialls to regulate the bowels makes sick and ,voat
chlidren strong and healthy produces natural sleop
Iof the child thereby affording rest to the mosher
~, summer complaints, Dysentery and Diarrhma.
II mas no equal For Wind, Collie. ConvnIsions
"riplng' &e 1t never fails to give immediate relief
MOTHER BAILEY,S QUIBTING SYRUP. e,r
ohiidren Is an original medicine well established
therefore use no other and you are safe. For SaIa
by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine
4. RICHARDS, New London Conn
Agent for the United States. ug9
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the
best imported German Cologne, and sold
at half the price. AZ
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

The attention of our readers is direct
ed to the advertisement of Goes Dyspep-
STA Cure, in another part of this paper
This truly Valuable Medicine is recon-
mended by all who use it. Read the
certificates. AZ
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
MASTA'S PULMONIC BALE

Is n speedy and certain remedy for S Sl.l-s
Hoarseness. Sore Throat, Bronchits; t ,tsr,s
enza, WhOoping Cough, Asthma, ana wv -
fections of the Lungs and Chest "a
RS- Tho attention Of those atlii;lel XII IA
coughs, and with any disease Of ihe Iu t15ibe h
to this valuable remedy. Inc seas,ol sy,Jisni
already come whom oDaceOdnt q VI ~ sa.ly
in the weather. colds and coughs w n 4
and il neglected may lead g uiss .a,e.os Il
What is needed under such Glrcll.JJ;;,o and
pie remedy-speedy in afofaiFFt, 5e disease
IN arresting further progress % " etb4
FS@ To arrest the existing ~ eeitSiertnaIy
sages and the lungs speedily anu l+snt step
and cause of cough, Is an M ,.,ae,es If be
ward relief and cure in the nist 81 N ,osseSo
MASTA'S pULMONIC BALoAh f. and e
portbat poIyer' and while il prompt y.. g,ij
arrests, all existing irritation ~ ~ Hrelief By
cough, it renders the lungs iurl l,nrlaiei nT
ing a free discharge Of the acc 'stien ADD
air passages, imparting hediu'
the chest at the same time ,ithsfs1
RS- Those suffering with cough ~. ai'f n ihf |
of lung disease, will therelo!g I relieE
whose condition is beyond reeoEs,i3 XII To-
its use great benefit as well az g on tbp g11
of diseases it is designed TO reil l'-'to II III
mendation it has received m lei Ten -
sands have been speedily and efieel lsrsis :
timely use while suffering ron sl,s II II lalg
tracted coughs and from otn,eiI 93ilisalas 5Hl
It is prepared from yegetaiDLleo r5s with %
dicinai qualities of roots ana hsl ~ IN he
or poisonous acids, simple anu 50
ased il can be taken at any till''' ,,,,.sr.
Sold by Geo. C. Goodwin 4 %, Ib1b EB
agents. and in Bellows Falls ~ Sy al
and o. L. Woods and by al u az lIl FITnrlands
throughout the New Lii'' 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

STRIPED BUGs.--A Pennsylvania
says, as remedy against the striped bug
pest, that water inwhich refuse onions or
the tops and peelings of onions have been
stepped is eficaeious in driving away
bugs from squashes and all their family,
as well as the insect that troubles cal
bages.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
: At a disastrous fire in wilkesbarre,

AT a disastrous fire in Wilkesbarre,
Pa, on Saturday, Thomas Kelley, while
attempting to save some property, was
knocked down by some falling timbers
and his legs becoming fastened in the
tmbers, he was burned to death. The
unfortunate man, last week, sent draft
to his wife in Ireland for the purpose Of
paying her fare to this country.
Western boys adopt queer play
things. The Lawrence (Kansas) Jour
nal of the 22d says; Last evening a
lad about Is years old came into our
office and asked us if we wished to see
something, at the same time putting his
hand into his bosom and pulling out a
large black snake SIX feet long. lie on
ly caught it last Sunday, but he has it
completely tanned
- Gov. Curtin of Pennsylvania, in re-
spouse to a serenade, said he received his
diplomatic appointment entirely unso-
licited on his part, but he admitted that
no other position would have suited him
so well as the Russian mission Refer
ring to his record, the Governor added
" / am not ashamed to say / have no.
bushes to cool in the SHOWS Of Russia"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
WALTER A. WOODS
NEW
JOlNTED BAR MOWER

A ALL the great FIELD TRIALS in this Conn
Pari Ino Einigiand in FRANCE, and finally at the
Pgfted i9r the masterythe FIRST and ONLY Gold
y eadl fIze was awarded TO this MaehiHe By an
Gu t l BfoI MOWER in the WORLD. DO you ask
t more proof! Then go to some of the Farmers
Wat are using the Machine and hear what they saw
VIII md that its popularity with the Farmers is
my Hl sg9ailed by its Field Trials SEV
EnIEEN THOUSAND of these Mowers were made
anu sod last year, and many Farmers could not Get
tunein then. This year the Manufacturers have made
thelF arrangements to make TWENTY FIV II thnn~
sand but with prospect Of supplying the iemand
y, y 9 nave bought and secured certain number of
these Mowers for the Farmers in this vieinitv - "
The regular retail price of these moves i s1ss
put as We can sell them much more readily than
any ethsr Mower we can sell at smaller profit and
ards Hay Tedder, which has proved itself to be he
pest Hay spruader yet made. Try one and ace.
CLARK Il CHAPMAN
1924
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

Committee 'Aa he.lt
HENRY ID, COOKE, Vice President
EMERSON w. PEET Secretary sBj It,.
This Company offers the following aJv,....
II is National Company. chartered N ,,l \
Of Congress. 1858. 'R'sA
II has paidup capital Of 81 COON
II offers low rates of premium.
Ii furnishes larger insurance than otbe,,,,
for the same money. veg
II Is definite and certain IN is terms
II Is home company in every locaiitv
rs policies are exempt from attacbmsr,
There are no unnecessary restrictions In a,
cies. 90 NV
Every policy is non -furfcitabIe
Policies may be taken which nav i, Il, l..
their full amount, and return All ia pS-w.-.,
that the insurance costs only The interest n N,
nual payments.
Policies may be taken that will nav toibs-,.
after a certain number Of years. during n. T.
nual income Of one-tenth the amount 8gTs5 \
policy.
No, extra rate is charged for risks UPON 1. Il.
females. i'1 ~ 2
1t insures, not to pay dividends 10 pbItyls
but at so low cost that dividends viii he i5ssss
Circulars, Pamphlets and full particplsrs ~
application 10 the Branch Office Of Ire Comr,',
10 a., ROLLINS & CHINDLEE
- Merchants Exchange, State s,reg,, B5.i-r
General Agents for New England
J. p. TUCKER. Nslsa
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
CASH CAPITAL :, :,
PAID IN FULL.
BRANCH OFFICE:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BrUn,
PHILADELPHIA.

Where the general business Of the co..
acted, and to which all general eorres, ii
be addressed. 'I'Alehte3o
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

If men or women could but find the
tabled fountain which is said to restore
health, and strength, and beauty, with
what eagerness they would rush to drink
its waters 1t is found in the S. t.
1S60-X. The sale of the Plantation
Bitters is without precedent in the his
tory of the world. They are at once the
most speedy, strengthening hsalth-re-
storer ever discovered. 1t requires but
a single trial to understand this.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

s0- LOCAL AGENTS ARE WANTEpau
city and town and applications from combsts
ties tor. such agencies. with suitable enissl
should be addressed to
Col. ;. ~. WAITE, Brattleboro. VT. Spsl 4
for Windsor and Windham Couutirs
b. r. JENNIE. Supt. Of Agencies. &TsI
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
HARTFORD AND NEW
STEAMBOATZHK

THE NEW AND Elegant Steamer. {ALEQP
L YORK, leaves Hartford for New lgA
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 81 o.e,O't
The Steamer. CITY OF HARIFoRl les's
ford for New York every Tuesday and lhsii
! p. NJ, and Sunday nights at O'Clock. Pay
by tho 2 =. NJ. train from SpringaeA n
Hartford in time for the boat The toang4
gage Wagon is at the r. r. Depot 10 Ha1t1
arrival Of trains from the north. 10 egEyg
FRRE or cHARgE % Steam Boat Depot IA
run direct to the boat.
first tirst-elass Fare i!rem Springfield to \.
Tickets for sale by l.. J. POWERS ERs, /
Under Massasoit House, SpringtsalaI
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07

Nearly 1000 men will soon be at
Terk on the Hoosac tunnel.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
OFFICERS,

CLARENCE II. CLARK, Presideu
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance asl +,
Committee N As'1t
HENRY d, COOKE, Vice President
EMERSON W. PEET Secretary and l....
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-05-07
AUSTIN g. cos
GREAT ONE DOLLAR 81

SPRING CIRCULARS
WILL be issued and ready for Agents M !
w iners on and after April Goth coriafN
largest and most liberal Exchange and Pi5-ls
ever issued
Agents Of Clubs of Thirty aud upwaris III
their premiums increased one fourth whs. i
checks are returned. Work for Us, and We EjlI
for you. Agents wanted every where Did
sent free. Address.
AUSTIN & co.
g & 20 FEDERAL, and l07. III, ll3 C9yil
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-07
WattrtoIwa Re:pablIiitat,l,
Weanesday, .z1gz1l 1869.
The Election Yesterday.

The election in our city yesterday was
an exciting one and the vote was much
larger than usual at spring election
The results viii probably astonish every
one who is conversant with our city poll
tics but the fact is that party considera-
tons were for the most part disreearded
and every one went in for what he con
sidered the best policy and the best man.
1t was field day for independent candi-
dates, and they were for the most part
successful. The only regular nomi-
nees on the Democratic ticket who were
elected were the Assessors. Their nomi-
nee tor Mayor withdrew the day previous
and left the field to two independent
candidates who were both Republicans !;
the issue between them was the bond
question and was decided in favor of Mr..
John Richards, who believes, we under
stand, in bearing" the market in order to
settle tbs bonds on more advantageous
terms than we can now get. The First.
Third and Seventh Wards gave VIM.
Schultz, the independent Republican
candidate for Treasurer, handsome MAORI
ties and are deserving of all praise. The
successful candidate for this Office, how
ever, was L. Sballmau, Sr who ran as
independent Democrat, and is a popular
and worthy person. ~ u5
But the result which most surprises
every one is the fact that Harlow Pease
Esq, obtained a majority Of l58 in the
city over Judge Bird for the office of
County Judge. This enormous gain may
not be enough to elect him, but it cannot
fail to be highly gratifying to him con
sidered as home endorsement.
The Common Council as it now stands
is composed of four Republicans and ten
Democrats the proposition to choose
commissioners was voted down, and the
Council will therefore have to tackle the
tough question Of settling the city indebt-
edness, as during the present year, pro
badly, the subject will be brought to a
6ual issue. Upon their skill and success
the future welfare of the city depends
We give below the official vote Of the
city:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-07
FEARFUL FIGHT WITH A DOG.

Mr., Patrick Finn, a butcher of this
city, few days since had a desperate
conflict with savage dog in which he
came near losing his life. The circum-
stances were as follows:
A bull terrier, weighing about one
hundred and sixty pounds, had been kept
to guard the slaughter house It was
r.nown that he was savage, and therefore
he was usually kept chained and muzzled
At this time, however, the dog was free,
having neither chain nor muzzle On lin.
Mr. Finn was in his stocking feet, just
preparing TO kill when he observed the
dog come sneakingly towards him.
Not thinking anythingzof.it, however, he
allowed the dog to approach him, when
the brute suddenly seized him by the
thigh.
Mr.. Finn endeavored to pat him and
coax him, but the animal meant mischief.
Coaxing did no good, and he at once
commenced terrible attack upon Mr..
Finn; and releasing his bite on the tn Oh
endeaTored to seize him by the throat:
Mr.. L. however, prevented the dog from
doing this, and a terrible conflict COM
meneed between them, Mr. Finn fighting
for his life, and the dog to tear him to
pieces. They were fastened in a small
slaughter house, so that Mr.. Finn had
no chance to escape a5n aH
There was another man in the slaugh-
ter house, but he took a panic, and 70
up ladder into the loft Mr.. Finn fin
ally succeeded in getting his hand down the
| dogs throat, and seized him by the ton.
que, which he endeavored to tear out
Sometimes the dog, whose weight was
equal to Mr.. Films, would almost over
come him, when he would again succeed
in getting him upon his back. Both be.
( came nearly exhausted
He called 10 vain for the craven up the
ladder to come to his assistance, to hand
him knife, or anything, to despatch the
brute, but every time he came down a few
steps, the dog, who apparently under
stood all, would become more enraged,
and his panic would again seize him, and
he would run up the ladder. A crowd
of women and children had got around
the door, all of whom heard the fight and
cries, ana not one Thought OF running to
the morocco factory which was short
distance off, and where several men were
at work, for assistance, bat stood there
horror-stri cken. ...-
Finally, when Mr. Flinn was nearly
exhausted, he managed to break away
from the dog, and by some means to get
up in window, where the savage brute
was too much exhausted to follow him
Assistance finally arrived; Mr.. Finn was
rescued, but the animal, appearing
to know he had done wrong, at
once made his escape. lie was followed
by crowd, who shot him. Mr.. Finn
when liberated, had all his clothes torn
Oft him, and be was covered with blood
being bit all over by the ANIMAL VIZ
mangton (Del.) Republican.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-07
The Federal Offices for Wisconsin and
Who want TO Fill them.


Horace Rublee, editor of the Madison
Journal, writes from Washington, under
date of March 31st, as follows:
Among the arrivals from Wisconsin
are Gen w. w. Treadwell,. Of Madison
who IS here aiding Gov. Fairchild in set
ting the war claims of the State; and the
Hon. Ben. NJ. Coates, of Boscobel. who
would like to be collector in the third
district Postmaster Keyes, of Madison.
was renominatel and confirmed YESTERDAY
and starts for Wisconsin to-day.
Among the changes in postmasters in
tue third district. are the following.
Robert Tresrail, vice Bennett, of ShulIs.
burg VIM. O. Thomas, vice Green, At
Monttort ;Theo. 7. Kinney vice Neville
at Potosa; VIM. Cochrane at Wiota.
Hon. Fayette Allen is here still on.
gagged in arranging matters in the Sixth
Congressional District, and securing adj
dltonal mail facilities for that section.
| hear that Col. E. NJ. Bartlett, of Eau
Claire, will probably by appointed Regis
ter, and Captain H. NJ. Stocking, editor
OF the Free Press, Receiver of the land
office at Eau Claire. Major Joe ElwelT.
OF LA Crosse, and Hon S. j. Conklin. of
Jefferson county, are candidates for the
secret Service Mail Agency, new held
BY Major II. A. Tenney, Conklin's
friends allege that he,is ahead.
There is quite contest for the Water
town postofice, between j T. Moak, the
present incumbent, and Jussen. the form
er postmaster Carl Sohur2 is helpino
Jussen, who is his relative. Mr.. Hop.
klns, our Representative in Congress, has
Just designated Milo G. Jones, son of
Milo Jones, an old settler and inauent ial
republican at Fort Atkinson, as a cadet
TO West Point. Young Jones is now a
student IN Beloit College, and is said to
be young gentleman of promising ability.
This reminds me that General Grant
has Informed Gov. Fai7chiid that he will
next year appoint as a cade. to the Naval
Academy, the boy in the Soldiers Or
phans Home at Madison, who shall be
recommended as the best for general de-
pertinent and proficiency in study. This
IS a prize worth contending for, and will
be'llkely to create strong competition
among the lads at the Home.
was startled last evening, when in
one of the hotels, by hearing gentleman
addressed as Captain" I regarded him
as curiosity, for the reason that I had
not seen any one here of so low rank.
Nest Of the great crowd of visitors here
are Generals or Judges, or Govern
ors, but | have occasionally met "Col
oneP' and a Major" A Captain, there
fore, was quite refreshing as a novelty.
We understand that it has been settled
that the present postmaster in this city,
j. I. Moak, Esq, will be retained.