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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
Railroad and Mining Prospects OF
Virginia..


Virginia is among the first of the States TO re-
now rolling southwark; and at this time, her ma
terial prospects are fast Frightening. Travellers
through the State describe large percentage OF
the passenger travel on her railroad trains as be-
ing composed of incoming settlers and those who
are prospecting over the country with a view to
purchase. Her large land holders have reversed
the old policy and are now willing and even anx'
ious, TO sell their estates in small large tracts
and are extending cordial welcome TO the immi'
grant, whether from the Northern States or from
Europe Thousands of acres of the best agricul
tural lands on the continent are daily changing
hands, and the territory of Virginia is fast filing
up with an industrious aud thrifty class of yeo-
men.
The mineral wealth of Virginia. although
known as far back as the Revolution, is just be-
ginning to be appreciated. The iron-workers of
Pennsylvania whose ore.beds are every year be-
coming more expensive TO work, have been Sc
curing large tracts ofvaluable iron bearing lands
in the region between the Blue Ridge and the
Greenbrier river. There is in an area of 200
miles in width by 100 in length, through the mid
die of which passes the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, which probably contains iron enough
to supply the United States for the next thou
sand years. Beyond it, in the Kanawa Valley,
are deposits of coal especially adapted for iron
smelling and steam purposes, upon which a thou
sand years demand will leave scarcely an impress
sion. The extension of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Road is now building through this valley.
With her system of internal communications
completed, Virginia will be able to reach with
iron bands, northward, to the lumber and grains
of the Lakes, westward TO the Mississippi, with
its stores of provisions, and southwark, TO the
cotton fields of Tennessee and Arkansas. She
will then be enabled to unite upon her own soil,
the various elements for great agricultural and
manufacturing eminence, and be raised in her &C.
tvty, as she is politically among the progressing
labor-inviting States. The Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, which for many years received the sup
port and aid of the State, is rapidly being com.
pleted from its terminus, at the White Sulphur
Springs, TO the Ohio River. Upwards of 5000
men are at work on the line Messrs. Fisk &
Hatch, the reliable Bankers Of New York, who
are the Financial Agents of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company, report very satisfactory
sales ofthe loan. The Bonds as will be seen by
their announcement elsewhere, are still to be had
at the same rate, and exchanges of other seeuri-
ties for these bonds are made at the best market
rates.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

ANEcDoTE.-The following anecdote
is related of Henry Stevens, the we'll
known antiquarian and the first Presi-
dent of the Vermont Historical Society.
MIR. Stevens represented Barnet two
years in the State Legislature. He was
no speaker, but generally managed to
carry his point by force of native talent
and ingenious surprise. Atone time the
Legislature was at a deadlock on the
appointment of some officer and neither
party would yield. The opposition con-
tended that the candidate was not equal
to the place. The gentleman from Bar
net gained the floor. "Mr. Speaker"
said he, may ask if this candidate is
the man who, unarmed, recently Rugged
bear to death ?" "He is" "Then,
sir, | think he is not the man to finch
under any circumstances-he shall have
my VOTE" and amid roars of laughter
the candidate was unanimously elected.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

The election for members of the Con-
stitutional Convention takes place next
Tuesday. Very little interest is felt in
it in any part of the State, and up to
this writing, "wednesday forenoop,) we
have seen but single call for meeting
with reference to it anywhere, and very
light vote will be polled. The papers
have recently very generally published
the proposed amendments, and it is now
for the people to elect their delegates
and to manifest their wishes otherwise if
they choose.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

The Rutland Herald of Wednesday
has sound and sensible article on the
proposed amendments to the constitution
excepting Of course little unsoundness
on the woman question , 1t favors the
abolition Of the Council of Ceksors and
the filling Of senatorial and representa-
tive vacancies, and we are right glad to
see opposes the appointment of Judges
by the governor. How this monstrosity
ever got loose can only be accounted for
on the ground that the same body which
produced it, was also the father Of that
other extremity woman suffrage!
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

Who that has seen dangerous disease
arrested by an able physician or a good
medicine but values both ? Be it your
family physician to whom you owe so
many escapes from aches and ails, or
DR.. Ayers inimitable remedies his
Sarsaparilla that renewed your vitality
or Cherry Pectoral that cured painful
cough, or his Ague Cure that expelled
the freezing ague and burning fever
from your blood. Who that has been
relieved by any of these agencies but
feels grateful for them all?--Bangol
Times.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

Two DEsPERADoEs TRIED AND HUNG
HELENA, Montana, May ga meeting
of citizens was held yesterday to decide
in reference to the prisoners, A. Lecomp-
ton and Joe Wilson, identified as the
robbers and uld-be-murderers of Len
hart, April u. District Judge SHINES
protested against interference with the
civil law, and advised the people to dis
perse. Leading citizens urged the ne
cessity of striking terror into such ruff
fans. The meeting selected "a persons
to try the prisoners, who confessed to
the crime of premeditated robbery and
murder. Both were found guilty at 9
Z. NJ, sentenced and hung at 4.30 P. NJ
A thousand persons congregated at the
hangman's tree, and frontier Justice was
satisfied. The trial was not by a Viga.
lance Committee but by the first citizens
The whole affair was conducted in a
quiet but most determined manner.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
The Mcfarland trial will proba

The Mcfarland trial will probably
close next week. The testimony now be-
ing given is to prove his sanity and in
temperance, of which there seems to be
the same abundance as on the other side
which will make a very nicely balanced
question for the jury to decide. The
main feature Of Monday was the testimo-
ny Of Mrs. Calhoun (now Mrs. Ruckle)
who has been shamefully villifed by the
defence, but who on this occasion admi-
rably sustained herself as lady of good
sense aud good deeds. The interest in
the trial continues and the result is gem
orally anticipated.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

The Woodstock Standard in speaking
Of the election of delegates to the Con-
stitutional Convention, says: We have
only one word of caution to offer, which
is that the people see to it that their del
egates are men who are right on the
questions in which they take an interest.
Instructions may be added, but these
are of little account if the delegate is
not inclined the same way"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
The Amendments.

For reference next Tuesday, We again
report, in brief, the proposed six amend
ments, as follows: 80 @f r
First, Forbiding the creation Of cor
porations by special laws, except for mum
cipal purposes.
Second, Changing from animal SEES
sions of the Legislature and annual cleo
tons of State and County officers, Sena'
tors, Representatives, Judges of Probate
and Justices of the Peace, to biennial
sessions, and biennial elections and terms
of office for the officers mentioned.
TAird, Enabling the Legislature to
provide by law for the filling Of any va
cancy in the office of Senator or Town
Representatives.
Fourth, Changing the mode of APP
pointing the Judges of the Supreme
Court, from election by the Legislature,
to appointment by the Governor with
consent of the Senate, and extending the
term to six years.
Fifth, Adopting Woman Suffrage, en-
titling women to vote on the same terms
as men.
lSirth. Abolishing the Council of Cen
sors, and giving the power of amending
the Constitution to the Legislature and to
the people once in ten years, under guar
antics, such as requiring two-thirds
vote of the Senate to propose amend.
ments; the concurrent vote of two Gen.
eral Assemblies and final su mission to
the freemen of the State.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

the doctor came to me and said | vas
very sick. He vent away, and after he
vent / fell asleep. knew nothing more
till I woke in de night, and there was no
light. I put out my hand, and | could
get no bed lcthes, for WAS cold. l den
put my hand to vone side to try for the
bed-elothes, and, Och, vat you think 1
got-vy ded man Dere he vas, cold
enough sure. l roared mid all the power
l had, and vas going away by the other
side, ven sure, put my hand on anoth-
err. Then | roared and called and cried
out all | could, and ven / was getting
up, my head struck board that was
covering me- "Oh," said !, swat does
this mean, we're am [? Am l ded ?" and
/ roared and bawled, and threw off the
cover and jumped about as if Twas mad.
And | knocked at the door vid my hands
and feet, but nobody would open it for
me, and thought vas ded myself. l
vas not sure. had the ded mans dress
on me. AT last the door opened, and
ven I looked at the man vat opened it he
fell down mid fear; and ran till | was
caught. Then l tainted and ven came
to myself l thought it vas a dream. But
it is as true as | am here.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

A San Francisco school teacher re.
ceived the following: 81 hope as to nv
John, you will fog him just as ofn as
you kin. Heas bad boy-is John. AL
tho I've bin in the babit of teaching
him myself, it seems to me he never will
larn antihing-his spelIin is ottragously
dehshens. Wallop him well, ser, and
you Will receive my thanks. p. S. What
accounts for John being SIGH scholar
is that he is my sun by my wife's fust
husband"
"A singular fatal accident occurred
few days ago in Hamburg, Michigan.
A three year old son of Hiram De Wolf
went INTO the stable of his father and
climbed upon box near the mauper-
In the plank constituting the front of
the manger was hole that had been
made by the horses. The little fellow
stuck his head through the place and
was evidently looking at one of the bors.
es while eating. The box upon which
ne stood giving way, he fell, and his
mead not passing back he choked TO
death. His father was in the barn a,
the time, but heard nothing. and in a
short time found the child in the position
described, dead.
Among some Roman remains found
while making excavations at Omtre,
Belgium, were heoaken piles of a bridge
erected by Cesar during the conquest Q,
Gaul, in perfect state of preservation
also quantity of Roman coins. BEARING
the efigies of Trajan, vespasian, Adrian
Antonius, Plus and his consort Faustine
all about the size of a hve-franc piece
and we'll preserved.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

a TRUE BAIsAM.-Dr. Wistar's Rail
sam of Wild Cherry is truly a balsam.
1t contains the balsamic principles Of
the Wild Cherry, the balsamic proper
ties OF tar and of pine. Its ingredients
are all balsamic. Coughs, colds, sore
throat, Bronchitis and consumption
speedily disappear under its balsamic in.
fuence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
Yslluws falls Times,
BELLOWS FALLS, MAY s. 1870.
The reduction of the public debt dur
ing April was Unexpectedly large, amount
ing to s11 ,697, 1893.

The Woodstock Standard thinks the
people ought to have an opportunity OF
voting for or against all constitutional
amendments, and therefore strongly ia
vors the abolition of the Council Of Gen.
sors. So we believewill also say thepeo-
pla
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

The Burlington Free Press discusses
the governor question, and thinks there
is no concentration Of preference on the
east side of the State, and that there is
but one name ON the west side upon
which the State are likely to cordially,
and everywhere unite, and that is the
Hon. j. w. Stewart of Middlebury.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

We should not hesitate to recommend
to any friend of ours, Parsons Purgative
Pills: they are scientifically prepared,
and are adapted to all the purposes of a
good purgative medicine.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

INSTRUCT Your DELEGArEs.-The
Constitution Of Vermont provides that
/" The articles to be amended and the
amendments proposed, and such articles
as are proposed to be added or abolished
shall be promulgated at least six months
before the day appointed for the election
Of such convention, for the previous con-
sideration of the people, that they NAV
have an opportunity of instructing their
delegates on the subject"
1t will be seen that our people them.
selves at the time of electing delegates
have the right of instructing them how
to vote and can thus determine for them.
selves what they will have or will not
have in their own Constitution. We
think it far better for the several towns
to instruct their delegates rather than to
get up petitions to the Convention
Montpelier Watehmcn.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
By the ordinance adopted by the Coun-

Gil of Censors last year, the polls for the
election of delegates to the Constitution
al Convention will open in all of the
towns of the State, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon and close at o'clock in the al
ternoon-not at three o'clock as for town
representatives.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

HORRIBLE DUEL IN THE DARK.-Sr
LOUIS, May 3.-Col. A. Paine and M
Z. Staples, two influential citizens Of
Monticello, Kansas,quarrelled and agreed
to settle the difficulty in dark room,
Paine having knife, and Staples a re.
volver. Staples throat was cut and
Paine was shot through the lungs. Meth.
err will recover.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

Decidedly the best remedy that has
ever been discovered for rheumatism.
swollen or stiff joints, flesh wounds.
spfains, bruises, cuts and burns, is John
sons Anodyne Liniment. We use it
and always recommend it to our friends
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
COUGH, COLD OR SORE
THROAT

requires immediate attention, rs neglect often re
suits in an incurabe Lung Disease.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEES
will most invariably give instant relief For Rrou
Diseases. they have a soothing effect,
strengthen the voice. "'''
Owing to the good reputation and popularity OF
the lrochses. many worthless and cheap limitations
are offered, which good for nothing BE sure Ia
obtain the true say W
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEES.
SOLD EVERYWHERE
kpn-45-IT
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

BEST THING FOR CosTIvENEss- Harri-
sons Perstaltic LoEenges warranted in all cases
OF Piles and Falling of the Rectum Dyspepsia. such
as Oppression after eating. Sour Stomach, Splitting
OF Food. also Headache, Dizziness Pain in the Back
and Lons, Sick Headache. Coated Tongue. and Bill
iousness. For sale at No. fremont Temple, Bos-
ton, by Z. A. HARRISON i CO., Proprietors. and
oy all Druggists. Mailed for 90 cents. 1920
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
81, 900, $500, and 800

and may be had COUPON or REGISTERED.
Interest six per cent per snnum payable MAY ist
and NOVEMBER LIST.
Principal and interest payable in GOLD in the
City Of New York.
Price 90 and accrued interest in Currency at which
price they pay nearly per cent in Gold their
cost.
All Government Bonds and other Securities dealt
in at the Stock Exchange received in exchange. al
their full market value and bondssent to all parts
of the country, free Of Express charges.
They can be obtained by ordering direct from US
or through any responsible Bank or Banker in any
part of the country.
FISK HATCH, Bankers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

A San Francisco paper declines to
publish particulars Of three murders as
there was nothing novel or original
about the modes Of DEATH"
An Arkansas landlord thus profane.
ly advertises his hotel in. the local ma.
pens; And Joseph wept aloud, and he
said unto his brethren, az am Joseph !:
doth my father yet liver And bis
brethren answered him, " You bet the
old man is doing bully. for be boards at
the Cosmopolitan"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

HE LITTLE CORPORAL for May comes
IN good time. Fresh as the flowers and
bright as the spring time-full of good
things for the children and for all who
love children. Great Improvements are
promised in the already charming Mag
azine. One dollar year. Sewell & Mil.
Ter, Chicago, III.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILROAD

Is completed and running from Richmond Va TO
the celebrated White Sulphur Springs, in West Va
22I miles. 1t being rapidly extended 10 the Ohio
River. 200 miles further. making in all AZ miles.
In its progress westward, il penetrates and opens
up to market the wonderful Coal Deposits of the
Kanawha Region in West Virginia And thus brings
the superior and abundant Goals Of that section in
to communication with the iron Of Virginia and
Ohio and the Western, South Western and Eastern
Markets
When completed II will connect the superior har-
Dor facilities Of the Chesapeake Bay with the nayi-
CATION on the Ohio River, aud thus with the entire
system Of Railroad and Water transportation Of the
great West and South West.
Ii will make short. easy. cheap and favorable
route from the West to the Sea- and win command a
large share Of the enormous freghts seeking trans
portation to the coast.
II will thus become one Of the most important snd
profitable East and West Trunk Lines Of Railroadia
the country. and command trade Of immense val
ue.
The completed portion Of the Road is doing prof
table and Increasing Business, and Is fully equal
in value to the whole amount Of the mortgage upoa
the entire line tsi5.eo0.oa0l
The loan Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company, being a First Mortgage upon the entire
Line. property and equipments. worth when COM
pleted at least S300oo0oo. is therefore Of The
most substantial conservative and reliable Railroad
Loans ever offered in the market and is peculiarly
adapted TO the wants Of
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

A LIVE MAN IN THE MoRGUE.-
San Francisco Alta Californi an gives the
following account of the experience of a
German who was supposed to have died
in that city, and whose body was placed
in the dead house of the hospital where
he had been under treatment. The BODY
was deposited in case where two other
bodies had already been placed, and be-
tween them. The cover was put on and
the keeper of the dead house retired for
thenight. About midnight loud scream
ing and yelling of the most unearthly
character was heard in the dead-house.
The watchers heard it, the patients heard
1t, and the party who had charge Of this
portion of the building heard it also.
The keeper of the dead house was sought
after, but being aware of what he was
required to do, he sought concealment,
preferring to let the ghosts fight it out
among themselves, rather than attempt
to become peacemaker. The yells and
shouts in the dead-house still continued
while the door received an occasional
bang, accompanied by the demands,
"Open the door let me out" At last
the keeper was prevailed upon to proceed
to the dead-house and open the door,
when the ghostly form of the German.
whose life had been few hours preyi-
ously pronounced extinct, and who had
been dressed in the robes of the dead.
stood before him. The keeper tainted
outright, while the terrified German
rushed headlong through the long halls
and corridors of the building, spreading
dismay and terror as he went. Some
more courageous than the rest, caught
and arrested him in his frantic career.
but the next instant the poor German fell
ON the floor in fit. The physicion was
at once sent for, and restoratives used
by which he was restored to conscious
ness, and although he is still weak and
under treatment in the hospital, his re-
covery is considered certain. How he
felt when he returned to consciousness
We give as he told it himself: aVell
ven got sick and vas in bed that day
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
Administratrixs Sale.

WHEREAS license has been granted TO the nm
dersigned, by the Hon. Probate Court for fbe
Of estminster to sell the Ball Pasture
socaied situated in the southeast part of the town
OF Athsns; and being a part of the real estate ~
which JOEL A. RANNEY. late of Westminstsr
deceastd died -eized Ss''''is'ef
Now, therefore. ! do hereby offer the same at mi;
fste sac on favorable terms. Said pasture contains
ABOUT forty acres. nearly one fourth of which has
es upon the east side of the road leading from Cam
pIidgeport 70 Fayetteville. at a point eornmanI,
known as Hedgehog hill Is easy OF access mo-, ~
tne wood beng 20 situated to come into the rosd
a. ne top Of said hill. being some five miles from
iage About half OF the fence nnan ss;i -,
lure Is stone vail For further particulars address
ws..n,; NaNv u H. RANNEY. Adminis.ratriT.
"eS'' Mareh ~. lSs0- l.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.

Mr.. Jaynes tells the following touch
ing incident concerning DR.. Brock:
was sitting behind DR.. Brock and fell
under him lay with my mouth to his
cheek, and could feel him growing cold.
He asked me my name; told him who
| was. He said, " l am dying. Tell my
poor wife how much | loved her and
thought of her in my last moments
SYMPATHY FOR THE AFFLICTED.
kilograms of sympathy and offering
aid for the afflicted are coming in from
all parts of the country. A citizen Of
New York has given authority to a
gentleman here to draw on him for 81 ;.
900 for the relief Of the sufferers. A tel
egram from Alexandria announces the
death from sorrow of Mrs. Brewis, wife
of one of the victims.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
PULLING MILL FOR SALE.

= IN WILLIAMSyILLE. Vt
=, The Old PULLING MILL, formerly belonging 70
inc estate OF the late William ii. Williams. of WI
tor sale on easy terms. Said mill is located on
pranch OF est River. about ten miles from Bratte
bore and Is in running order for the business in
tended for or may easily be changed for other kinds
Of manufacturing.
Apply for terms to
r. W. ROBERTSON.
April /. 1870. IS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

Maps. Pamphlets and full information furnished up
on application in person or by mail.
IA
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06
DON'T LEAVE TOWN

Until you call and examine the HARDWARE. CUT
LEhf, HOES, SH0vELS, RAKEs, &C.. Sc at
PERHAM & WHITNEYS',
Union Block. Bellows Falls, VT. Is
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-06

INVESTORS AND CAPITALISTS,
Who desire to make their investments with the mcs,
satisfactory assurance Of positive and undoubted
curity.