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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Free Bridges.

For several weeks past, movement
has been on foot amoug the stockholders
of the Walpoleand Westminster Bridge,
having for its object TO make their
bridge forever free. This is a noble pur-
pose worthy of the public spirit of West
minister and Walpole, and if effected
will prove not only highly creditable to
these two towns, but also most advanta-
geous to their material interests and
prosperity.
The days ofturnpikes and toll b. idges
are passing away; and towns that are
wise enough to remove all restrictions
upon intercourse and trade,are taking the
most direct means for increasing their
business, the value of real estate and
their permanent growth.
The plan proposed ms we understand
it is as follows:
Two thirds Of the bridge has been car
ried away. There is still remaining
new pier and abutment with one-third
of the woodwork, this with toll house,
franchise &c, may be fairly valued at
$1,000.
1t would cost Gin the opinion of Mr..
Bagley, the Bridge contractor $4,000
to rebuild the bridge, including another
new pier substantially built upon piles.
The Bridge Proprietors are willing to
relinquish all their interest in the $1,000
of property, and to raise $4,000 by SUBJ
scription in addition, the whole to be
given to the towns of Walpole and West
minister, if they will Jointly raise the re-
naming $4,000 and build and maintain
the bridge forever free.
The valuation of Walpole being doub-
lie that of Westminster it is proposed
that the former contribute thirds of
this sum, leaving for the latter town only
about 81 800, to be raised.
As Walpole has town debt of some
amount, it is suggested by leading men
that the $4,000 should be funded and
made payable in twenty years by the
generation that have profited by the ad-
vantages Of the Free Bridge
The probabilities that the bridge when
rebuilt will stand for 20 Or 80 years, are
very strong.
The two last bridges were lost by the
crumbling Of the piers, the superstruct-
ure of wood has always been of sufficient
strength. The new pier now standing is
OF most thorough and excellent work
manship, and the hundred barrels of ce-
ment used in its construction has render
ed it as solid as a single granite block.
Ii the otherpier should be as well re-
built, neither water nor ice could affect
either structure, and there would exist
no reason why the bridge might not en-
dure for thirty or even forty years.
In view of the unusually liberal offer
OF these towns, we earnestly hope that
they may respond promptly by the nee
essary action, and lead the way in abol-
ishing toll bridges the whole length Of
the Connecticut River.
We confess to little selfish interest
IN this noble enterprise, since the estab.
lishment of free bridge at Westminster
will inevitably cause the immediate pur.
chase of urown bridgeat Bellows Falls
and its being thrown open to public use
B.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
gellolrs falls Times,
BELLOWS FALLS, JAN. q, 1870.

Texas has been heard from at last
She elected the republican ticket right
through, except in one Congressional
district, carrying the Governor and both
branches of the Legislature, thus insur-
ing two republican United States Sena-
tors. Very good for Texas.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

The call for the Woman Suffrage Con
vention, announces that it "will be adj
dressed by several ladies and prominent
gentlemen of the State" so that we may
soon expect some smart woman to pub.
licly state her wrongs and wants, but we
don't understand why they waited till
they got to "gentlemen" before inserting
the word 'prominent."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

We were pleased to see, not long Sine,
in one Of our exchanges, some pretty d
we're remarks addressed to several No,
sons who, during an interesting leciur
by Rev. Jno. s. G. Abbott, kept couds
uous coughing, which prevented man
from hearing. People who cannot \
frain from coughing, had better st,t
away from such places, or else take
bottle Of Johnson's Anodyne Linimer
with them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Barnard Longevity.
A CHARACTERISTIC LETTER FROM MOSES
J.. CHENEY,

i. CHENEY.
Editor 81. Adams Messenger - Barn
ard is net anxious to compare the ages
Of her people with the octogenarians OF
other towns. Some months since state
ment appeared in your paper if | recol-
lect rightly, of the ages of some seven
venerable persons residing within half
mile of some spot in Worcester. Con-
nected with it were challenging intima-
tions towards Barnard. Since then the
question has continually been triumph
antly put, "Why does not Barnard trot
out her old ones, and overshadow the
orcesterites?
This is delicate subject, Barnard is
dignifed. Step up and say to Barnard
man, GLOW old art thou?' and, instead
of the exact and penitent reply, can
hundred and sixty and three, few and
evil have the days of the years Of
my life BEEN" he will retort, "None
of your business" A very definite
answer, to be sure, yet it does not give
the exact number of his years.
l am told the census cannot be accu.
rately taken in Barnard. One day late
ly, as and my neighbor, man cf eigh-
ty years, We're telling some lusty naples
for our years fuel, all at once he spoke
out, "Cheney, count up some six or
eight of your near neighbors, l can tell
you how old they are" So / commenc-
ed on the subject, and unexpectedly have
from one and another found my way to
satisfactory results. But here let me say
that thls portion of the town lies close
upon Royalton, and does not pretend to
boa-t of the full fruition of Barnard glo-
ries.
To do the thing fairly, we should take
a certain number of inhabitants to select
from going by miles in no way. | give
the following statement as substantially
correct. begin at home and take all
as it happens. Others, no doubt, could
tell a far better story, and if called on
they must do it /; here is all have to
saw
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

CHARLESTON HARBoR.-The bottom
of Charleston harbor is covered with
wrecks. Divers, who have been at work
on some of the hulks, report that stone
fleets, blockade runners, torpedo boats,
and vessels of every vuriety are scatter
ed all along the channels. The United
States iron-clads Keokuk, Weehawken.
i'atapseo. and the store ship Housatonic,
lie firmly imbedded in the sand, the bid.
den relics of fierce conflicts. A wreck.
ing company in New York city have re-
Gently contracted with the government
to raise the most valuable of the supkep
vessels, which will be a great undertake
ing. Attempts hitherto made have no,
met with much success.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

Senator Matt Carpenter has Jus:
learned what it costs to advertise in the
newspapers. The senator made speech
on Cuba. The Milwaukee Sentinel mis-.
led by meager and imperfecttelegraph-
&c report, distorted his statements and
then attacked them; thereupon thesen-
ator requested the editor as an act of
justice to publish the speech as it was de.
ilvered, and offered to bear any expense
that might be incurred. Thespeech was
accordingly published. and the senator
bae received bill of 1907.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

WHAT EVERY PERSON NEEDS is some rcz
dy for habitusl Costiveness. Il would advise
those who are troubled with Dyspepsia. COstiyene
Piles. Biiliousness. Headache, or any form Of In
gestion. to use Dr.. Harrisons Peristaltie Lozenga
Elisha Huntington, NJ. D.. Ex-Lieut Governor
Massachusetts. For sale at No. fremont Tent
Boston, by +. A. Harrison & Co.. Proprietors, a
by all druggists. Mailed for co cents 5o4
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
COUGH, COLD OR SORE
THROAT

requires immediate attention. as neglect offer
suits in an incurable Lung Disease.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEES
will most invariably give instant relief For Br
ehitis, Asthma. Catarrah. Consumptiye and Thr
Diseases, they have q soothing effect.
Singers and Public Speakers use them 10 clear q
strengthen the voice.
Owing 10 the good reputation and popularity
the Troehees. many worthless and cheap imitatit
are offered. which are good for nothing. Be SIRE
obtain the true
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEES
SOLD EVERYWHERE.
spn-s5-lT
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
For sale.

nNE good Sleigh with thll< and pore ono Old p.
" one horse Lumber Wagon. one light ~
Cart. one Top Carriage, one second hand tSngss.
chaise and wagon wheels, one tread whetfhofse y
er. suitable for cider mill or other as mas
wanted. two p.ows. chains, &e. one large iroh =
one small harrow. harness. .ke-. one good ienen. =
chine, do mortice. one matching machine, one -.
lar saw frame and saws. feed cutter. new and s.,
wM. STnSt
Bellows Pals. Dec. 1sa.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
STATEMENT.

Within halfmile of my house there
are fourteen households, containing in all
including reverend age, stalwart man.
hood, youthful bloom and beauty, and
so down through sparkling childhood to
the confines of earliest infancy, fifty per-
sons; and they stand at the average age
of forty-fye years. Thirty-three aver
age sixty-two, sixteen average seventy
seven. The oldest seven, average eighty
four, the oldest being ninety-fve.
1t should be remembered that Barnard
was not settled early to any extent, and
that none of her true home born could
exceed eighty years. Barnard's great
ness is yet to come.
MosEs Z. CHENEY.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

Our modern course of living begetI
condition Of the body that requires 4
casional relief The system becomes E.
feebled, deranged, clogged, and labs,
in its task. The mind sympathizes vii
il and both sink, or are depressed toget
or. To restore the vital energies, pun
the system-cleanse the blood tai
Ayers Pills. Glasgow ny, Free FRI
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
avs he used Bradley's Sun. Phos. upon 2

/ go hN oSNo Pi''aN' 49, 'NN'
rows second time hoeing, some years
since, and in three weeks could see diff
ference. | used TO regret TO think my
corn upon the hill did not look as well
as the river corn in the summer, but now
with Phosphate / can makeit full equal.
1t makes one third difference. | can get
100 bushels of corn for $50 worth OF
phosphate, corn two weeks earlier, and it
lasts second year in wheat, third year in
clover. rather have spoonful than
shovelful of manure to hill, can get 60
bushels TO the acre.
o. L. FISHER. lime ashes past
year, did no good, will buy no more.
JOHN PHELps.-Used lime ashes last
year, don't want any more of them.
ID. c. WRIGnT.-I used phosphate on
meadow and hill land grass. Saw no eff
feet on corn: on meadow corn did not
look as well ; on hill pasture piece, done
good to corn and potatoes.
| mixed it with four or five times as
much other matter. made up my mind
to buy very little to mix with my ma
nure and less the better.
0. +. PEcK.--I used phosphate upon
wheat. Saw no difference except trihe
more forward in heading out and ripen-
ing tried it upon corn in hill and wheat
bran; put III lbs. phosphate on two
rows Is rods long, of ears 209 lbs. 10 OF.
20 lbs. of it soft corn. Bran did no
good. On two rows, no fertilizer, 1917
lbs. and 81 lbs. soft corn. Left a lbs.
10 OF. gain for III lbs. phosphate. The
fodder grew much larger and was not
worth as much. l could not pay $40
ton, might $50.
GEO. w. NEwcoMB.- When lived
upon my farm in Putney, used to plant
twenty acres. Had to manure light
used ashes; made great difference on
wet or dry land; could see difference
where used and not used up to hill
would double crop of corn, oats and clo-
yer three times. This year the man
that owns the farm used phosphate and
where he ought to have got s or 8 hun
dred bushels of corn he has got 600.
We used lime ashes which done no good.
| think phosphate does good on maple
timbered land.
0. f. Peck saw where phosphate
was used with equal parts of lime, also
with equal parts of ashes, and the result
was better than when alone.
Z. w. Lord have used phosphate
with success though l think the same ex-
pense in ashes will do as we'll. would
sow bread cast.
d. c. WRIGHT,-I used guano some
years ago and it paid it made a mark
ahead of anything.
n. G. PIERcE.-Guano 1t doubled
up my crop and doubled up my land so
| could get no crop from it.
Adjourned one week. Subject-Fer-
tilizers. Their manufacture, preserva-
ton, and best method of application to
secure the best results.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

CAUTIoN-Purchasers Of the Peruya
Syrup protected solution Of the prota
ide Of Iron, are cautioned against BEN
deceived by any of the preparation,
Peruvian Bark, or Bark and Iron, VIII,
may be offered to them. Every bottle
genuine has Peruvian Syrup mot Per
Wan Bark blown in the glass. Exal
Inc the bottle before purchasing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

"A negro couple in Kentucky, who
have had y children in their 81 wears
OF married life, are RENTED taxation in
consideration of distinguished services
done 10 the state
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

The Importance of giving Sheridan
Cavalry Condition Powders TO hon,
that have been out in the cold rain
stood in cold wind, or drank too niue
cold wsterr cannot be over estimate
no man should be without them vi
owns good horse.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

Good Friday occurs on the 18th Of
April the present wear.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
r IN IN THE B l. 90 J
NATURES OWN vITALIzER.
THE PERI VIAN SYRUP,

ANIRoN TONIC WITHOUT ALcoHoi
Assimiiates with the blood as easily as the simps
food vitalizing and in inyigorating the whole ~
tenn 1t stimulates without reaction, builds up q
piaint. Female Weaknesses. Dropsy, 1lumors aa
and expels disease from the system by inereas-'
Natures own vitalizing etemeut.-IR0N.
Pamphlets free. j. L. DINSM0RE, Proprleie
SO Dey street, New York. Sold BY druggists gend
ally 46-eow-ly
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21


MURDER AT A SABBATH School
The Wabash lind Plaindealer has the
following: "On Saturday, December %
at the Range Line or Lockhart school
house, in this county, Sabbath school
of the neighborhood and many of their
friends were assembled at the school
house having a Christmas celebration,
when Benjamin Edwards, Henry Garn-
er, Jr., John Graves and Charles Het-
mansperger, young men of the neighbor-
hood, came there, and in the house by
their department and language so out
ragged all rules of propriety and good be-
havior, as very greatly to disturb and al
most break up the meeting. Some words
had passed between gentleman and
Edwards particularly, in the house, in
regard to their behavior there, and when
the meeting was dismissed these disturb
ers Of it left the house indulging in pro-
fame language and wild boasts as to who
and what they could whip, &c. The au-
dience as they came out of the house,
men, women and children, many of them
tarrying a moment in front of the door,
Edwards walked from the door ten or
twelve steps, INDUCING in his profanity
and boasts, and then looking back over
one shoulder, suddenly fired revolver
he carried, twice, back over the other
shoulder, the first shot striking youth
named Joseph L. Oswalt, aged seventeen
years and some months, son of Charles
Oswalt, and so injuring him that he died
from the effects of the shot within two
hours. Much excitement and great in
dignation over this outrageous conduct
and most foul murder of course exists in
the neighborhood. Edwards was soon
arrested, and is now in Jail here. He is
about twenty-four years of age and sim
gle. They were all somewhat under the
influence of liquor at the time"
DEATH OF A MIsER.-An old man
named Thomas Ringrove, died in New
York on the Sth inst. at the age of So
years. He was worth s150,000 but left
no will. He was an odd character. and
lived and died bachelor, attended for
many years by an old female servant.
He lived in the house for forty wears
where he died. He was an Englishman
by birth. His habits of economy were
remarkable. A short time before his
death he called his servant to his bedside
and said: Catherine, you may take NV
shirt and drawers off and wash them
and they will be good enough to be bur
led in.' He left directions that his death
should not be advertised in the pewsna-
pers, not to put any Grape on the door
and that there should be no religious Ger.
emony over his body. These commands
were not observed. His BODY. arraved
in neat suit of brOadcloth, was placed
in rosewood coffin and proper religious
services were held.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-09
" Cut Loose 2"
s:THE CHARLESTON NEWS has at length cut
loose from the Democratic party"

s:THs CHARLESTON NEWS has at length cut
loose from the Democratic party"
[S,tmter Ne,os.
If our Sumter namesake will be good
enough to inform US at what time The
CHARLESTON NEWS toaS tied fast to the skirts
of the Democratic party, or any other party,
we shall be very much obliged to it for the
information. This newspaper has been, is,
and always will be, an independent and not
party journal. It's policy is-whatever it
believes will promote the good OF the whole
people OF South Carolina In the mainte-
nance Of that policy, aud with no other mo-
tive, 1t gave an honest and hearty support
to the Democratic party in the national cam
paign Of 1863 But, holding the conviction
that the practical effect Of keeping up a
Democratic organization in our fall elections
of State and county officers, would ineyi-
tably be to deliver over South Carolina,
bound hand and foot, for an indefinite time,
to the mercies VI the plunderer Scott, The
NEWS is for o prompt and cordial union Of
all good men, black and white, Republicans
and Democrats, to secure what everybody
admits Is 30 much needed in our State affairs
HONESTY, RErRENcHMENr and REFoRM.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-09
The First Congressional District.


Captain T. C. Dunn, who has been an
nounced as an Independent candidate to
represent the First District in Congress, ad-
dressed the citizens of Horny County, in the
courthouse, on last Monday.
The Horny Ne,os says that the speech was
well delivered and had q marked effect on
the audience, and it predicts that Glory
swill give Captain Dunn the largest and
"most united vote that she has ever polled.
Captain Dunn will address the voters of
the First District as follows: Georgetown,
Thursday, May S; Indiantown, Friday, May
s; Kingstree, Saturday, May 7; Manning,
Monday, May 9; Sumter, Wednesday, May
IL; Marion, Thursday, May IL; Florence,
Friday May l3; Darlington, Saturday, May
IA; Society Hill, Monday. Nay Is; Beunetts-
vile, Tuesday, May IT; Cheraw, Wednes-
day, May 1s; Chesterfield, Thursday, May
10; Lancaster, Saturday, May 81; Pleasant
Hill, Monday, May %; Camden, Thursday,
NAV "a,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-09

ner. It was proud day for America, and vene-
rable senators, with bald heads and l.ftting gar
'ments, snorted defiance while writing letters and
reading newspapers. The iconclliatory smile
passed for once from the face Of the Vice-Prest-
dent. he sat like Mars, and his majestic bro"s
corrugated, resembled vulcanized roof In
thunder storm. Electric streams Of loyal patriot
ism-that Is not States right patriottsm-nashed
and quivered along the galleries. while fear SET
tied like an old hen In the diplomatic gallery,
where Mr.. Thornton,s first attache. and two old
ladies of German origin, trembled and shook until
their shawls fell off,"
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-09

The Anderson InteNlgencer takes this view
of the political situation:
ut must be conceded that movement of this
character. to secure an af1llatIon between
Democrats and Republicans In an effort 10
bring about reform in the administration of
public affairs, must necessarily be controlled
and urged forward by conservative members
OF the Republican party. We think there is
no hazard In affirming that 1t Is out of the
question to expect the election OF any Demo-
crat to fill the Executive chair for the next
term. The nominee of the June Convention,
with the remotest chance Of success, must
come from the ranks of the Republican party,
and must procure the votes of every Democrat
in the State, In order to insure triumph over
the disciplined forces of the extreme Radicals.
Such being the case, we are led to inquire as
to the individual likely to place himself In the
hands of party organized in this way. Ia
there prominent Republican yet connected
with the movement! We confess that there
ia no indication to that effect Unless we have
an available candidate, who can unite the en-
tire Democratic vote, and at the same time
secure more than $1,000 voters heretofore
aligned with the Radical party, defeat Is GER
tain and Inevitable. These are plain facts that
It will not do to ignore in our calculations"
We agree with the Inte0tgencer that the
nominee Of the June Convention, IL intended
to win, will not be Democrat; but the se-
lection OF the man must, of course, be left
to the Convention, which will, we firmly be-
lieye. be able to find candidate who can
beat Scott by ten thousand votes. The In
teNtoencer, however, thinks it unwise to run
an Opposition candidate, and if this be the
opinion of the Convention, we shall submit
as gracefully as we may. But in order that
the whole State may meet in council for the
common good, in order that the plan OF
action or inaction may be the policy OF South
Carolina, and not OF one or two districts, we
sincerely hope that every county will be
represented by it, chosen citizens. The
Convention will certainly be held; for at
this early day one-third OF the counties OF
the State have given notice OF meetings for
the election Of delegates. And we submit
to the Inte,ligencer that Anderson should
not be silent when so many OF her sister
counties raise their voices in favor OF united
action for securing Retrenchment and Re-
form. The Convention is q sovereign body
and is tied to no line Of policy, and the ar
guments Of the InteNigencer will, we are
sure, be carefully and calmly discussed, If
they are laid before the body as the delibe-
rate opinion OF the people of Anderson.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-09
The Georgetown Railroad.

The Georgetown Times says that there is
.sno truth whatever" in the announcement
made by the Sumter Meas that the George
i4town and Charlotte Railroad project has
stbeen abandoned for want of sufficient sup
sport from the people OF Georgetown.
The Times says that the prospects oil
building the road are "better and surer''
than they ever have been before, and the
road can be built ':without he aid OF the
sstoWn subscription"