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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

How THE PRUssIANs DESTROYED A
RAILRoAD.-The destruction of the rail-
road in French territory at Bitche was
highly important. The line runs from
Forbach and Saareguemines to Hague
nau, and thence southeast TO Starsburg
The order to destroy it was given on the
18th. so as to prevent the sudden concen-
tration of the French from the South.
Accordingly, small number of picked
men of the 40th Uhlans started under
she command of Lieut. Van Voigh for
Zweibrucken, the nearest German town
to the French viaduct. At Zweibruck-
en-, an engineer with miners and work.
men, awaited the cavalary. On Tues
day, they sent off the 30th cavalry the
men with the miners and carts CARRYING
the necessary materials. But on this
night, and also on the following one, the
French outposts were tooactive for them
and they had to retire unsuccessful.
Now follows the characteristic part of
the expedition. They made up their
minds that the heavy materials which
incumbered them must be reduced to
the smallest possible compass, and that
every man who took part in the expedi-
ton must be mounted. The next two
days therefore was given up to riding les
sons. Aftertwo days instruction the min
ers and workmen were anleto keep them
selves on their horses, and on Saturday
night the whole body crossed the French
frontier. The mounted miners and work
men were charged to push on with all
haste to the viaduct, while the Union en-
gagged the French outposts who were this
time surprised. They accomplished their
task with perfect intelligence and sue.
cess. The country around was reused
from sleep by an explosion which sent
the great viaduct in the air. The miners
rushed out again upon the railway from
the spot whittier they had retreated af-
ter lighting the end of the train, and sue.
ceeded in tearing and blowing up some
length of line on both sides Of the via
duct. Then they mounted their horses
again and got back safe into Bavarian
territory Telegram to the Nev York
Tribune.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05
NAPOLEON in 1910.

The value Of the pro misses Of Napo-
leon may be inferred from his proclama-
ton to France in his attempted reyolu.
ton in 1910. Notice his promise that
he will never clothe himself in "Impe-
rial robes" and his long live the repub-
lie"
| appear among you rs a warm and
true Democrat and Republican. take
the shadow of the man Of the century
as the symbol of the promise, which l
now solemnly make. | will be, as l al
ways was a child Of France. In every
Frenchman | will ever see brother.
The Democratic Republic is the object
of my alteration, and | will be her min
lister. Meier ,oiU try to cyothc myself IN
Imperial robes. May my heart cease to
beat on the day when l forget what l
owe to you-what | owe to France. May
my lips forever be closed if | say word
against the Republican Sovereignty of
the French people. May l be cursed if
| suffer doctrines to be taught in my
name contrary to Democratic principles
if lay reasonable hand upon the
rights of the people, either with their
consent or against their will by force
And now trust me, as l t:ust you, and
may this call from me 5e like prayer
to Heaven. Vire Ia RepuJliQue.
LOUIS NAPOLEON BoNAPARTE."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

LOWER PRICES ExPECTED.-A care
full analysis of the recent legislation of
Congress shows that it will give material
reiief to the country and dispose of many
onerous burdens. The changes in the
tariff reduce common brown sugar to one
and three-quarter cents pound, molas.
ses from eight to five cents a gallon. tea
from twenty-five to fifteen cents pound
and coffee from six to three cents n
pound. As the duties removed were nav
able IN gold, and the profits of the gro
Ger were cast on tina aggregate of prime
cost, duties and premium in gold, a yisi-
bic relief will probably soon be found in
the cost of groceries, for we have brought
down our duties nearly to the English
level.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05
Westminster and Walpole Free
Bridge.

Mr.. EDITOR The project of a free
bridge across the Connecticut meets with
the very unanimous approval and sup
port of the citizens Of the East Parish Of
Westminster, and hasaiter full consid-
Grafton for several months, Of the whole
subject in its economic and legal bear
iugs, been adopted and fully resolved
upon, by the town of Westminster.
The project also meets with the cor
dial sympathy of the travelling and bus,
mess public, upon both sides Of the Con
neoticut river.
Nevertheless some men in the West
Parish have developed a very bitter OPP
position and not content with the decis,
ion of the town, are trying to get up le-
gal proceedings 10 stop the good work
marching on"
The long talk of your correspondent
signed the West Parish View" is only
noticeable from the inaccurate assump-
tions with which it is gorged.
Among these is this statement, 1.-THE
utility Of free bridge is granted on all
sides, and the only ground of difference
in town is caused by the want of any le-
gal authority &c" and again "There is
a willingness on the part of the legal OPP
posers of the scheme to build and main
tain all the bridge within the limits OF
the town &C." The opposers Of the
scheme have entirely controverted the
above in every town meeting, their speak.
ers founding their opposition to free
bridge on very many points besides the
legal question involved, and some have
been opposed to free bridge in toto,
and some have attempted to induce the
town to give up the matter of bridge
entirely.
Again the assumption that the town is
acting Illegally so frequently given in
the West Parish View" is inaccurate.
The majority of the town are perfectly
satisfied of the legality, justice and pro-
priety of the free bridge projeetand wav-
ing argument here as out Of place, are
ready to test the matter before the tribu-
nal of law, whether the West Parish
leaders are trying to bring them.
Again the assumption about the com,
parative public spirit of Westminster
and Brattleboro is gratuitous and mean.
ingless. The West Parish view viii yet
be quickened, to find that not only West,
minister has public spirit but that Brat.
tleboro and many other towns will with
public spirit abolish very soon all toll
bridges and give free travel across the
Connecticut.
The present position of the leaders il
the West Parish reminds me of the man
who herring failed to get his o1on ,ciA, mex
threatened to take the lac on his neighbor
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

The New York Tribune is ahead of all
other American Dailies in European war
news. AT present it is the only paper in
the United States having correspondents
with both the French and Prussian ar
mics and at the leading capitals of the
old world. 1t is a most conmendable
as well as expensive enterprise, but their
special dispatches are very much better
than the often confused mass of cable
dispatches sent to the American Press
Association.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

The republican and democrat Con-
gressional Committees busy at Wash
ington in carrying ON the campaign for
the election of Congressman to the next
Congress. Their work is mainly confn-
ed to the Southern and Middle States,
and it is rather gratifying to see that the
most sanguine democratic calculation
comedies some thirty or forty republican
majority in the next House. In some
districts it is also amusing to see the de-
mocracy billing and cooling for the negro
vote
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

DURATION OF LATE EUROPEAN WARS.
In the Crimean war of 1886, Tur-
key declared war against Russia, Octo.
Der 5, 1858. Russia declared war against
Turkey November l. France and Eng
land declared war against Russia March
27-S, 1854. The battle of the Alma
was fought September 20; battle of Bal
aclava, October %; battle of Inkerman
November .; Sardinia Joined the allies
January 26, 1855. The Malakhoff was
taken by the French September 8. Swed-
en- Joined the allies November 81 and
hostilities were suspended February %,
1896. The war between the Western
Powers and Russia lasted two years lack
ing one month.
The Italian war of 1859 was begun by
the rejection of the Austrian ultimatum
by Sardinia April 26. The Austrians
crossed the Ticino April 81. The French
entered Genoa May 3. The battle of
Monticello was fought May 20; battle of
Magenta May 3031 and battle of Sol
ferino June "a. The peace of Villa
Franco was signed July IL. Hostilities
were active but ten weeks.
The Sehleswig-Holstein war of 1864
began by the invasion of Schleswig bv
the Russians February 1. The Prus-
slams took Duppel April 10, and Alsen
July 8. Treaty of peace between Dem
mark and Germany signed at Vienna
October 30. Actual hostilities covered \
space of twenty-five weeks.
The German-Italian war CT 1866 was
begun by Prussia June IA. Italy de.
elared war against Austria June 20. The
battle OF Custoza was fought June "a
and the battle of Sadowa July 3. The
treaty Of peace between Prussia and
Austria Mas signed at Prague August %
and between Austria and Italy az Vien-
ma october4. Actual hostilities between
the belligerents lasted only five weeks.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

The venerable Archdeacon Scott of
Dunham, Canada East, says, that he suf.
fered from Dyspepsia more than twenty.
live years, but that three weeks use of
the Peruvian Syrup Gan Iron Tonic, has
benefited him so wonderfully that he
can hardly persuade himself of the real
ity and people who know him are aston
ished at the change.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05
- ! = q q q 90
BY THE
ST. JOSEPH AND DENVER civ
RAILROAD COMPANY.

Issued IN denominations of $1,000 and $40 e..
or Registered. payable in 80 years, with ipte,cst.
able 18th August and 18th February, in New w.,
London, or Frankfort, free of tax. securei II. =
mortgage only on a completed and highly prosI.,.-
road, at the rate of slS50379 per mile. Rarppg, I,
excess of its interest liabilities This line bsrs
Middle Route, is pronounced the shor,e,, ~
most natural one for Freight mud Pas.e,s.'
Traffic across the Continent. ST, Le,;, -,
Fort henruey spauued by "a RniIwnx 49,
connecting with the Union Pacific n, "a,
Eenrney.
Tapita y stock o. the Co. sioMg6
Land Grant pronounced yalueof SON
First Mortgage Bonds. Io.as
The remaining portion Of this Loan now ~ ".
at gi1s and accrued interest in currency. O. i.
had at the Company's Agencies in New Yo,E 1.
Boston; In New York. Tanner & Co.. Banker y.
80 Wall St., oriW:P. Converse & Co.. No 81 Pin d
In Boston, of E. Rollins Morse 4 Bro. No. q st,,.
Street
Pamphlets, Maps and all information can be "a.
tanned at either Of the above named agencies.
The attention Of Capitalists and Investors /, r,,.
tieularly invited 10 these securities. We are ,s,
fed they are all that could be desired. ara urbg.
tatingly recommend them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05
Horrible Murder i'm New York.

Hardly more horrible, however, than
occurs in that city every week, but on
Thursday night last week Benz, Nathan
was murdered in the sleeping room Of
his own house and robbed of it is not
known how much money and jewelry.--
The murderer had probably secreted
himself in the house during the day or
before the house was locked, or closed
for the night Mr.. Nathan's family we're
absent at their country seat, except two
sons in another part of the house, but
who heard nothing of the murder of
their father, nor did some other servan IS
who were also in the house. This has
led to speculations that some of the in
mates of the house, including the sons.
perpretrated the murder, but there is no
evidence of that. Mr.. Nathan was a
well known and very wealthy man, high
ly respected, and his murder by an as
sassin has therefore created more than
usual sensation caused by the frequent
murders in New York city. The muir
derer used an iron bar of some Is inch
es in length, and the indications were
that there must have been fearful
struggle. The house partitions are dead
ened and this is supposed to be the rea-
son why no noise was heard in other
parts of the house. As yet no clue is
known to the murderer, and it is doubt
full if ever any is obtained
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

= A gentleman on his way to the
Catskill mountains assisted young la
dy TO replace the contents of her trunk.
which had fallen from the stage and
broken open, and was sa struck by her
manner that he made a proposal of mar
riage on the spot and was accepted. All
the young ladies en- route to Saratoga
are now anxious to have their baggage
smashed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

The movement of the democrats to
induce Gov. Chamberlain to run as n
citizens candidate for governor of Me.
has utterly failed, and the democrats at
their convention on the 10th, sill nomi.
nate one of their own party, probably
Gen. Charles w. Roberts.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

AT e tea party in Washington
where Gen. Butler was guest, the host
ess, glaneing over the table. perceived
his cup unfinished with an important
implement, of which he was supposed to
appreciate the value. Why, Gen. But
Ter J she exclaimed, in little woman.
ly fiutter of CONSERVATION, "havn't YOU
spoon ~ No, indeed, madam u
quickly responded the general, spring.
ing from his seat with well acted earnest
ness, and slapping his pockets, one aftel
the other, upon my word, madam 4
you don't believe me, madam, you ma,
search me, 4
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

The few census returns from this State
show that most of the towns are losing
in population, but fewtowns have gained
so largely that in the aggregate theState
may hold their own on 1860
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

Some one telegraphs from London to
the American press that bets are freely
offered there that the Prussians will be
in Paris in two weeks. In England they
may be green enough to believe it, but
certainly not in America.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

= A Kentucky couple were married
the other day in Mammoth cave, which,
it is suggested, looks like running matri-
mony into the ground.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05
July 25, 1870.

President Grant has signifed his in
tention to Senator Morrill, that he will be
present at the Vermont State Fair at
Burlington in September.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

The dead weight" Of railroad
train, in the way of an engine, fuel, fu-
Ell, water, cars, ETC., is from 1900 to
1000 pounds for each passenger, even in
a well-htted train /; and the great practi-
cal problem of the day is how to reduce
the enormous amount.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

In 1928 there were three miles of
railway in the United, and now we have
$4,000 miles, and the increase cannot be
less thirty miles per day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

The public debt was again reduced
during the month of July, seventeen
million dollars, making an average Of
over thirteen millions per month thus
far for 1870.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

PILES! PILESl PILES PILESI OuiEA'.
plications are money thrown away. Inc o. .,, Z
manent cure is DIR. HARRIS0N'S PEhlsiIs
LoZENGES, They strike at the cause. Ilg !
pleasant, nor. like all pills. do they require ~,
of dose. They are exactly suited to obvlas y, 4.
ness-the cause of i'll health. For sale at ~ 4
mont Temple. Boston. by e. A. HARRlsVS, Z Z
Proprietors, and by all Druggists. Males :
cents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

Henry K. Bond Of Jefferson, Maine,
was cured of splitting of blood, soreness
and weakness of the stomach, by the use
of Johnson's Anodyne Liniment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

= Mrs. Sarah Jordan died 9th inst
at East Braintree, Mass, at the advan-
ced age of 81 years. She had been mar
ried sc years, and was dressed for the
grave in the same clothes that she wore
at her marriage, &C years ago.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

A want has been felt and expressed by
physicians, for safe and reliable purga-
tive: such want is now supplied in
Parsons Purgative Pills.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

= The heat in England this summer
has been three degrees above the aver
age of the last fifty wears.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05
8ellurs falls Jimes,
BELLOWS FALLS, AUGUST 5, 1870
Union Republican District Conven-
ton.

The freemen of the Second Congress
ional District in the State of Verr- ont
who support the principles Of the Union
republican party, are invited to meet in
convention at White River Junction on
Wednesday the 10th day of August
1870, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose
of nominating candidate for member
of Congress. The Convention will be
delegate convention in accordance witha
resolution passed at previous conven-
ton which is as follows /" That hereaf-
ter all Congressional District Conven-
tions in this district shall be called and
holden as delegate conventions.-That
each town in the district casting less
than one hundred republican votes for
governor, at the State election next pre-
ceeding said District Convention shall
be entitled to one delegate, and each
town casting more than one hundred re.
publican votes at said State, be entitled
to one additional delegate for each frac-
tional part of one hundred votes exceed
ing fifty"
S. N. HERRICK, D;str;or
{. Il s,5 ); RasA' ca D;'i's'
Jnlv 25. 1870.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05

On gate-post in front of farm
house out West Is sign reading " No
life insurance or sewing machines wanted
here"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05
spRIyGFIgLp. Vt. JrsEis. I

SPRINGFIELD, VI. JUSE 49, y
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN;
We have THIS DAY returned from the aa
with the LATEST SUMMER STYLES for Mllag
with all kinds Of desirable goods.
We keep full assortment Of Parasos ~
Gloves, Fancy Goods and Small Wares. Al'oAa'
Silks, Cloths, and Trimmings. and new styles &c
ting and making Ladies Outside Garmeua "
have probably the largest variety Of Ladies ca
and Childrens' Boots and Shoes, and Gent; has
Made Clothing and Furnishing Goods to be ossi
this vicinity. We invite you to call and EXAAS'
OUR GOODS and LEARN PRICES before Pa''ss-
ing elsewhere.
Respectfully,
KEYEs & CLOS }
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05
DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS

Special attention given TO Glazing Y ntlig.,s Z
Window frames supplied with new and m mo-. g
Windows. all large glass bedded in pasp'
painted and trimmed. rorNlI
Bellows Falls. VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05
INCIDENTS.

During the speech of Gen. O'Neil and
Col. Brown, deathly silence prevailed
and every word was listened to with re-
spect, and several bursts of patriotic elo-
quence are indiscribable, they spoke with
great deal of feeling and we saw tears
In the eyes of the greater portion of the
crowded Court room, they were both fine
speakers and we can readily see how they
gained such power over their deluded
countrymen after hearing them to-day.
Judge Wordruf is fine speaker, his adj
dress to the prisoners was very sound.
perhaps little severe.
Although Gen, O'Neil and Col. Brown
were sentenced to the State prison, they
are not to labor. neither are they to as
sumo the prison garb or associate with
the other prisoners, but have room by
themselves, separate table and to have
the same fare as Superintendent Pol.
lard's family, and to have the treatment
of gentlemen, and the only inconyen.
fence they will suffer will be the con-
tinement within the prison walls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-05
For sale.

THE BELLOWS FALLS CHAIR co. otfEr y. "
their shop and machinery. with .s sto pas.,i
tent seat.-the best chair in the market - -
well established with orders ahead. lhV NJ. q
for business. are invited to investlsas esyr
engaging elsewhere. Price low and TEN
Apply to or address. =, prTLIl
c. D. TARBELL or ?. 9. BVI'II
March Is,hi ,0l q
The Portland daily press., 1870-09-15

An unknown man was washed overheard of
Thacher's Island from schooner Citizen, Capt.
tim Upton, on Monday last, and drowned.
Daniel A. Meehan, on Tuesday, was up be-
fore U. S. Commissioner Clifford for smng-
Cling brandy, and was bound over till the Oc-
tober term.
Major Seymour has been ordered to Fort
Preble.
q. S. Government Bonds were quoted at 80
SO IL and 8S IA in London yesterday. Gold
opened in New York ut ia, fuctuated in the
fractions, and closed at ia IA.
Another one of the delightful clam. ba kes,
under the auspices of the merchants, will take
place on the rock in the rear of Cliff Cottage
the tickets ready at the corner of Exchange
and Fore streets.
We saw California un-fower yesterday
1t is as big as dinner plate, some six inches
in diameter, of beautiful orange color with a
centre of pale green.
The summer days have come agaio. The
mercury stood at g. at o'clock A. M. yes
terday, IS at P. M.
The formal opening of the first division of the
p. & o. railroad will take place on Saturday
and the stockholders of the road together with
the members of the City Government will
make an excursion to Lake Sebago
The retail dry and fancy goods dealers of
this city have agreed to close their stores on
Tuesday and Friday evenings of each week, as
will be seen by the announcement in another
column.
The day "a week ago), that we experienced
such heavy fog and the fishermen were lying
off the Cape all night blowing horns and max
ing great racket, gentleman riding into the
city remarked to friend, "Why are those fish
ermen Germans?" Give it up because
they are horns" (Teutons). The friend
tainted.
The Portland daily press., 1870-09-15

TIE PROVIDENCE LIGHT INFANTRY.-In yes
terlay's issue we mentioned that committee
from the Providence Light Infantry we're in
town, and the purport of their visit was to
make arrangements for visit of that company
to this city on the 18th inst
Last evening the committee consisting CT
Lieuts. John j. Jencks and E. f. Annaule,
Quartermaster j. Sheldon, and Corporal H. H.
Dlrling met the officers of the Infantry and
Blues at the Falmouth Hotel, and it was de-
cided to give the visiting company compli-
meutary ball on the evening OF their arrival,
and parade on the 9th.
The Providence Light Infantry is one of the
Oldest military organizations and one of the
finest in New England. We knew the compa-
ny well in years gone by, when, under Col. w.
w. Brown it numbered among its men,
bars many of the leading citizens of Prov
ilence. When the war bro're out, if we are
not much mistaken, it formed the nacleus of
thu First Rhode Island Regiment, aud COM
manded by the gallant Burnside, FASTENED to
the scene of conflict. Ia its ranks were to be
found men Of wealth. accustomed to all the
luxaries and none of the prvations or discom i.
forts of lie, who burning with patriotism wish
ed to avenge the attack on Sumter. Its record
is glorious one, and although peace has dis
armed war, the company organization is kept
up and the rolls bear the names of those who
have bv their talents in the professions, or their
energy iu mercantile pursuits, made Provi-
dence the most prosperous city of her size in
the United States. Not the least attractive
feature of their visit will be the celebrated
American Brass Band of Providence, not ex-
celled by any band of its siza in New England.
Our citizans will give the Infantry most cor
dial and hospitable welcome, and we trust they
will carry back with them pleasant reminis-
ences of their visit to the Forest City.