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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-12

The Prussian government order that
their prisoners shall be treated with dig
nifty and generosity. France will no
doubt de as well if she is lucky enough
to get any prisoners. In reading this
order, we couldn't help being reminded
of Libby, Salisbury and Andersonyille.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-12

This is not presidential year, and we
therefore advise the republicans in those
States where they feel so hostile to each
other, to fight it out, and be ready to do
more patriotic duty in 1872.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-12

The Prussians at Weissemburg, mass
ed two corps against single division of
French and crushed them entirely, thus
beating the enemy in detail-the strategy
of the first Napoleon turned against his
successor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-12

YOUNG CoUNTRYMEN VIcTrMIzED IN
BosToN,- Springfield Republican,
speaking of the manner in which inno-
cent young countrymen are frequently
victimized by confidence operators in.
Boston, says;
We know of case where young
Vermonter who had just spent several
hundred dollars in few weeks " com
mercial course" at Poughkeepsie, went
to Boston to "get into business" AT one
Of the employment offices he fell in with
the manager of "The Grand Olio Com
bination Troupe" who offered him $50
month and expenses to travel as the
treasurer Of the concern. OF course for
such a responsible trust he must have
bonds, and he fixed them at 5000, which
the young man sent home and got and
paid over to him, taking his note. The
confding youth travelled with the troupe
about week, his employer also keeping
them company so as to "show him how"
being very careful to keep all the money
in his own hands. AT the end of the
week the troupe was disbanded for ten
days to prepare for western tour, the
young man went to see his ladye love,
and it is hardly necessary to say, his
courtship was never interrupted by his
employers stern call to work. He spent
some weeks in hunting for and chasing
the swindler, and finally found him, but
the wretch had no property worth attach
ment, and his victim couldn't afford the
time and trouble of criminal suit
against him. The young man returned
to his native heath, and is now working
to pay for Green Mountain farm.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-12
WEST PARISH VIEW.

PUBLIC DEBT OF FRANCE AND PRUs-
sIA.-We have before us an inquiry for
information as to the relative magnitude
Of the public debt of France and Prus-
STA, to which we referred yesterday. The
national debt Of France is more than
eight times greater than that of Prussia.
The debt of Prussia may be represented
in round numbers, as 1926, 100000, while
that of France is as high s2,767, 00O,-
600. The administration of the Prus-
sian Government is cheaper than that of
any other government in Europe, pro-
portionately to the population and the
service rendered. Tribune.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-12

= Mrs. Euniee Hubbard, a widow Ia
dy In humble circumstances, living in
Marshall county, Ind., recently received
by mail certified check for $4,000 from
her first lover, whom she Tilted years
ago.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-12
FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE.
CEDAR SHINGLES
Several qualities. Prices low
is ]. c. ToLMAS
BOWERS INSTITUTE.
BERNARDSToN. MASS

The next school year will begin WEDNESDAY
Att Slst $50, Fall FERN II weeks In the instrne
Won gwen az TINS institution and in its whole man
segment under Its new principal. no efforts or ex-
pSnsf vii De spared to maintain the high standard
+ J hss attained under its former Principal Prof
L. Ward TO whom have the privilege 81 referr;n.
II VINO would inquire respecting the change Send
OF catalogue and address the Principal
X. G. BARRETT.
-. Northampton
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-08-12
SPRINGFIELD. VT. Juss LIST. 1870.

SPRINGFIELD. VT. JuxE LIST. 1870.
LADIES AND GENTLENKS;
We have THIS DAY returned from the the city
with the LATEST SUMMER STYLES for Millinery
with all kinds of desirable goods.
We keep full assortment Of Parasols Fans
Gloves. Fancy Goods and Small Wares. Also heavy
silks Cloths, and Trimmings and styles Of cut.
ting and making Ladies' Outside Garments. We
have probably the largest variety Of Ladies' Gents
and Childrens Boots and Shoes, and Gents Ready
Made Clothing and Furnishing Goods to be found in
this vicinity. We invite you 10 call and EXAMINE
OUR GOODS and LEARN PRICES before purchas.
ing elsewhere.
Respectfully,
KEYEs 4 Gloss n.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
DISFRANCHiSEME ENT.
A New View Of the subject.
La FonaE's SroRE. W. Va.
Aunnsk & 1870 [

Mr.. WoyrrSDlE:- find the following
in one Of the papers and as have no.
yet seen it in TIE DEMo,nAr, send it to
you, hoping it may find place in the
columns of your paper. The lady GER
,ainly viewed "Disfranchiscmcnt" in a
different light to tho buxom girls Of the
Little Kanawha. But here is the story :
1--WE have heard Of q great many in
stances Of the unjustncss and hardship Of
disfrancliisement in particular cases. but
the following good story, relatce to us BY
friend few days ago, presents a new
phase of the subject, and shows what
some people think Of disfranchisement:
"a family recently moved into this
county from the East. probably from
Massachusetts,, as majority Of our
smart 'grammari,ns' come from that
State. For convenience, We will call
them Jones. Shortly afterwards. Mrs.
Jones was at neighbor's, when the lady
Of the house remarked that her son did
not like to live in Harrison, since they
had disfranchiscd him. Mrs. Jones did
not appear to have clear understanding
Of the term 'disfranchised, in its diction-
ary sense. but she evidently had theory
Of her own in regard 10 the matter.
"a few days subsequently. Mrs. Joue,
and dag ter were visiting at the house
Of another neighbor, when the disfrau-
chiscd young man rode past. The lady
Of the house (Mrs. Smith. perhaps,) re.
marked to Miss Jones that the young gem
tlemau passing would make her . nice
besu.
Mrs. Jones-'Yes; but be is dis.
frsnehisedi Iii, orn mother tellsi il on
himP ,m .us
Mrs. smith-'Oh, that makes no diff.
+, fer encc; the very best Of men arc disfran'
chised here. My husband is disfran.
chised.'
Mrs. Joues-'You don't say so. How
long has lie been disfranchiscd Z
Mrs. Smih-"About four years.
"Nirs. Jones manifested some surprise
at this piece Of information. She glanced
around at tic lady'slittle children playing
upon the floor, the youngest being cnly
about two years Of age, and then asked
very ,uspiciously: Why, la, woman,
your youngest child isn't three years old
yet, shr" y
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
FROM BRAxTON.
Hunting out of Season.
BaA1ros Counr TIousE. W. Va.
July %, 1870.

BRA1roy Counr IlousE. W. Va,
July %, 1870.
Eptroa DEMocRAr The following
constitutes full report ofthe proceedings
Of an energetic and determined hunting
party who, in high spirits, left Sutton the
10Th inst, for the mountains Of Webster
county, intent upon game: Tho party
consisted of four mcn-as many horses
more firearms and less dogs-all headed
by A. G. Keith, Esq, a famous hunter
from Western Missouri. The first days
journey brought us to Andrew McElvains,
on Laurel Greek, vherc we were hospit-
ably entertained during the night. The
next day we passed through the "Glades,"
singular portion oflcvel country between
the waters of Laurel Greek and Gnuley.
We then crossed the main Gaulcy river,
assembled high mountain and came down
to a magnificent stream of pure water,
"knuwn and read Of oil men" rs Williams
river, which We ascended tome three OF
four miles, pitched our tents and pro
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
Compare Them.

We invite comparison Of the Demo.
cratic and Conservative platform With that
Of the republicans. The more name Of .
party signifies no.hiug-''s rose BY any
other name would smell as sweet"-it ID
the principles party advocates and ssta
forth in its platform.
The platform Of the Democratic and
Conservative party is plain. straighs-tor-
ward, bold and vigorous-one that has no
obscure, doubtful or double meaning, but
can DO readily understood BY any person
Of even very ordinary intelligence. Il
endorses pure, FREQ government. afree
people, economy and the best interests Of
the people, whether rich OF poor.
On the other hand. the radical or mis-
called republican platform. is narrow aud
prejudiced, appealing rather to the pas
sions of msn than to their reason, is SO
framed as to mean this, that or nothing at
all, and is weak. tame and trashy. II it
endorses anything at all ii is negro suif-
rage, prescription, centralized govern
ment. extravagauce with the peoples
money. and discrimination against the
poor man in favor Of his rich bond.holding
neighbor.
But compare the principles Of each par
" as laid down in their platforms for
yourself, and then act as your judgment
and reason liotate.-Point Pleasant Esg.
ister.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
Hon. John J. Davis for Congress.

A telegram from Central Station an-
nouuces that in tie Congressional Con-
vention at West Union yesterday, Hon.
Jchn j. Davis, Of Harrison county, was
nominated Us the Democratic candidate for
Congress in this District. This announce
mcnt will be hailed with satisfaction all
over the District, and will bo greeted with
many expressions Of enthusiastic joy.
Mr.. Davis possesses many elements of
great personal popularity. He has at
tacbed to himself an earnest and inaueu-
tial body Of devoted friends. His person.
al character is pure and una,saila bic, bis
mental abilities are clear and commanding,
and his political opinions are in The fullest
accord with the Democratic party. Asan
orator he has no superior in the State. and
should he be elected, he will reflect credit
upon West Virginia. We have had wood
en- men in Congress long enough; let US
have live representative next time. In
all that goes to make up tho character Of
an able and fitting representative Of this
the wealthiest and most populeus District
in the State, Mr.. Davis is sin6nitely tho su.
pcrior of bis radical opponent. General
Gof. We believe lie can and will be tri-
umphantly elected.
Residing in Harrison county, the home
Of his opponent, he will holly contest with
General Golf the verdict Of his own neigh
bors. while in this portion Of the District
he will undoubtedly obtain large major
ity Of the popular Kheeling Regis
ter.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
Letter.
Wxsros, July 20, 1870.

WEsros, July 20, 1870.
To lame, Pirkens. A. G. Reger, and
others, rh Aippi.
Slss:-Tke negro is voter by force
Of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Fed
eral Constitution; and the only practical
issue before tho people of this State at
this time is, "Should The participants in
the REBELLION be allolred 10 rote 2"
Surely, If our Government is founded
in tho intelligence and virtue Of the peo-
,le, and il is to be upheld and maintain. I.
ed By that people, the intelligent 'ehite
citizen, WIN contributes largely his rcve-
nues for its support, should be allowed
10 vote.
TO accomplish this object the 'peedicss
practical method should be adopted.
And what is that mcthod2 To amend
our State Constitution, us isproposed By
what il called the Flick Amendment, will
epfruucbisc the di.francliiscl, and that,
too, sooner than by any other plan nov
presented or proposed. And is there ar
m.sld,h voter in tho State who is not u il
favor of tho Flick Amendment The
uretes. Of some for opposing it, because
i. enfranchiscs the negro, is, in my judg
,oeut, The yerics. subterfuge and politicn
dodge Of great md vital question it
which so many nre interested, that W.
ever conceived.
The political status of the negro is fl1e' ,
BY National Constitutional law he
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ceeded at once to busincss-the result OF
which may be briefly summed up as fol-
lows: We all managed to get thoroughly
wet from two to three times a day; but
fortut ately succeeded in drying ourselves
through the run of the night by physi.
cal process we'll known in damp climates
Although we went well prepared for the
purpose of killing few horse loads Of
venison, yet when about to proceed with
the bloody work, some thoughtful one Of
the party distinctly remembered statute
in the Code making such procedure .
very grave offence at certain seasons of the
year; consequently, being strictly law
abiding citizens in Braxton, and not
wishing to set bad example in Webster,
we abandoned the hunting project and
just "wcnt for" tho trout to the number
Of about one hundred. Although none
of US could recollect OF seeing Bear Law
in the Code subject to violation, and
moreover, the bear we're very numerous
on Williams river, yet it was thought q
wilful waste to kill lean bear, and we
accordingly Gas is the custom among good
hunters) adjourned tho matter over until
the middle Of October next. when it is
proposed to visit the locality again and
supply the county with veuison aud bear
meat to their hearts content. Taken as a
whole, our hunt was very agreeable il
not successful one in some respects; and
we advise all persons laboring under the
effects of the blues, hippo or other similar
arrangement of tho physical organization,
10 repair at once to the mountains Of
Webster, inhalc the pure air, and Of the
limpid water partake freely, and if not
sound and wsll in . fortnight, We will
foot all expenses when presented in a
proper form, attended by tho necessary
vouchers. Yours in haste, T.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08

10 Governor Stevenson Q Man Of His
Word.
We arc much inclined to think William,
that's tho Governor, has not an over strict
regard for his word. That's, when boy
he contracted the very pernicious habit of
lying to his pa and ma, md ha, never been
able to entirely give up the habit.
For instance, two years ago he told the
people Of West Virginia from one end Of
tho State to the other, that the republican
party was opposed 20 negro suffrage. and
that he would quit the party If i: forced
that measure upon the country. Negro
suffrage has beon forced upon the country,
and that, too. by the republican party, and
instead Of leaving the party as he promised
be would. we find him its standard bearer
and advocate in chief Of negro suffrage
aud negro equality. .rss,,
Another instance. In the month Of
March last, when be was removing with
the State archives from Wheeling to
Charleston, ho told a citizen Of Point
Pleasant in the presence Of number Of
gentlemen, in front Of the Kline House in
this place, that be would, without being
reminded Of it by an anonymous article
which that gentleman had published in
the papers a short time previous. appoint
one Democrat member of each Board OF
Registration. Has be kept his word 2
Certainly there is no Democrat on the
Board for Mason county, and we have
heard ofnone being appointed in any other
county in tho State.
These arc but two instances. We might
60 on and multiply instance after instance.
but the two rccited are sufficient to illus
trate our point, and show that habit con-
tracted in youth still clings to William
with remarkable tenacity. And now,
voters, are you so lost to honor as to again
support this unn who has heretofore de-
ceived and betrayed you7 We hope and
trust not.-Point Pleasant Journal.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
serve ss the notice required by the act.

serve as the notice required by the act.
The act Of the general assembly Of
Virginia, approved March 90, 1870, au.
thorizes the company to change the routo
Of the road from that heretofore located
to such as shall be the most direct aud
eligible through the counties Of Clarke
and Frederick, and by the city Of VIM
chester, not more than one amile distant,
and to provide proper and convenient
connection by rail herewith, to the line
Of West Virginia; to change its corpor.
ate name to the Washington and Ohio
Railroad )" to increase its capital stock
to the sum Of $4,000, 900, and to issue
bonds to an equal amount.
The act Of West Yirsitia authorizes
the extension of tho road to the west
bank of the Ohio river, at any point be-
tween tho Little Kanaxha and Big San
dy rivers, with a branch to the Great
Kanawha river, aud such other brapches
as the company may deem e1pedient:
authorizes subscription on the part Of
the counties to- tho capital stock, and
changes the mama to tho Washington and
Ohio Railroad Company.
b. the accer'a zee of these acts the
name of tho Alcxandria, Loudon and
Hampshire Railroad is changed from this
date to that Of the Washington and Ohio
Railroad Company.
Mr.. Lee offered q resolution author.
is:ny the Company to mortgage the road
in order to secure q loan Of SIS, 900, 900
for the purpose Of constructing the road
from Hamilton to the Ohio river. abb
sorbing in the 6rst mortgage bonds tho
$500, 900 on the Alexandra, Loudon and
Hampshire Railroad already authorized ).
bu. no. more than 100000 Of which hare
been issued, which was adopted.
After conversational debate 10 refer.
ence to tho prospects Of the road, during
which Mr.. Mckenzie stated that in sixty
days tho road would beput under contract
to the Shenandoah at least, il not to Win
chester. and reference to tho "free pass
system, which was deprecated by several.
and that subject being laid over, the
meeting adjourned ,ine die.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
From Braxton County,

From private letter, written By prom.
ineut citizen Of Braxton county, we take
the following cheering item Of political
news:
The negro question has played The devil
with the radical purity in our region oI
country. The Democracy will be trium.
plant here this fall. Tho Democracy !;
rjused, and there has new been as inucl
excitement ID politics in this county q.
there i, a. ibis time. A. N. L.
-Ryister.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
Boilers.

We are on the eve Of an election upon
which hangs the condition Of the white
men Of this State for at least two years to
come; and It behooves all who desire thu,
our own race should be placed in a position
equal to that of tho negro, to hold fast tc
self-cvident truths. Among the principle.
which have become time -honored in Dem
ocra.ic busoms. is that Of candidates for
any position abiding by the decisions Of
their party conventions; and the propriety
Of such course IS this must be apparent
to all who have the least desire for tho sue
cess Of the political organization to which
they belong. Boilers have never been
able to satisfy their ambition by betraying
their friends; for, as the old adags hath
1.-THE pitcher may go often to the well.
but it comes home broken at last;" and
how utterly worthless are the fragments
Of the vessel, when its capacity for use has
goncl
"Bolters." generally speaking, are COM
posed Of Two classes Of men-the trailsr
and the tooli The traitor, in order to
crafty bis own selfish ambition, will sac
rifce principles and friends; while the
tool, for merccnary or other causes, will
ingly gives up his honor and freedom as
a nah, in order to crafty the unholy de.
sircs Of others. Between the two there is
no choice. Both are as certainly doomed
to the curses Of men here on earth, as they
arc Of "double rations" Of torture in the
world 10 come.
The only true way to Judge of the fu-
.ure is by tho past; and the intelligent
student Of the political history Of our
country will fnd that betrayal Of faith
is never forgotten or forgiven. The 9th
erwise brilliant name and fame Of Bene-
dict Arnold is cloudcd by treachcry to his
friends; and The story Of his treason will
60 "cchoing down the corridors Of time >
until the trump Of the Aveuging Angel
shall say tha. the work of tho world is
done
The campaign in thi, State, SO far as i.
has gone, brings cheering hopes and
bright anticipations to the hearts Of ali
good men. On every important pointoul
party is united. We are marching on .c
victory; and woe be to any obstruction
which may place itself in our path
Boiling is sin as yet oomparativel,
uuheard Of in tho Democratic party o
West Virginia since tho war; and now
when Victory hovcrs Ger us, ready ant
anxious to perch upon our banners, lie
the man be doubly damned who woul,
place any obstacle between tho Whit
Mans Party, and complete and over
wlelming victory over tho amalgamatet
but demoralized forces of radiealism. =
Conservative.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
The Negro on Top.

Ono Of the most disgraceful facts tbal
is registered against the radical party Of
this State is, that they hnvo gone to vast
deal Of trouble to give suffrage to $500
negroes, while they have put themselves
tojus! as much labor to disfranchi Q 25, 900
white men. They have amended the Fed
cral Constitution SO as to admit all negroes
to vote, while they have amended the
State Constitution so as to exclude thou
sands of white men from the ballot. Con-
6 es,la'p passed an infamous law to enforce
n gro suffrage everywhere, while tho rad
ical Legislature Of this State hts
passed an odious Registration law.
to enforce white disfranchisement:
And the people cannot fail to observe
with indignation that the radical leaders
ia this State aie very particular to con.
strue all constitutions aud laws bearing
upon this subject literally and loosely in
favor Of .he negro, while they are still
more particular 10 construe all laws aud
constitutions strictly against the white
man. No questions are to be asked a
ncgro as to his right to vote, as The color
Of his skin is rassportfor him; but the
man with white skin is to be humpcred
at every step Of bis march to tho polls
with questions aud oaths. And thisis
the best Government under The sun!
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad.

AlcAauuElaS LOuuOun anu Hampgnlre
Railroad.
A called meeting Of tho stockholders
Of the Alexandria, Loudoun and IIamp-
shire Railroad Company wa, held in
Alexandria on Tuesday, Judge Charles
2. Ball, Of Loudoun, in the chair, and
X. johnson, secretary. Tho Gazette, Of
that city, has the following report Of tho
proceedings:
A committee on proxies, consisting ol
Messrs. Andrew Jameson, Of Alexan.
andna, Mat Harrison, Of Loudoun and
John Powell, Of Fairfax was appointed,
which reported that the proxies we're ii
duo form and regular, and that msjori.
to Of all the stock was represented in per.
son and by proxy, there being more thar
1000 votes present by proxy alone.
Mr.. Mckenzie, president of the com
pany, presented the acts of the Legisla
lures Of West Virginia and Virginia au
thoti.iDg a change Of route, name, Gc.
of The road, which were accepted, and tb
secretary authorized to forward q copy o
the resolution Of acceptance Of The &C
passed BY the Virginia Legislature to ,l'
board Of public works Of Virgins, t:
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08

TnE Democrats and Conservatives Of
the 10th Senatorial District have rs.nom.
mated Hon. Henry G.. Davis, Of Mineral,
for the State Senate. Wo are heartily
glad to know this, for no better man in
point Of ability, energy or honesty ever
occupied seat in the West Virginia Sen.
ate than Henry G. Davis. Ofcourso, the
people Of the 10th District know .his, and
will re.elect him by larger majority
than ever. 4e
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-08-08
Mrs. NARY E. yAnSEY,
NEW MILLINERY EMPORIUM
49,. cy.-. &tr..p

Mrs. varney would respectfully inform the
ladies Of Weston and vicinity that she has just
tte.ived and lias now on hand full aud eoiti-
ple'e assortment Of notions, ribbons, millinery
aud straw goods, bonnet trimming and velvet
ribbons, Lontet silks, sntins, nnd velve's,
blondes, netts grapes, iuelies, flowers feathers,
ornaments, straw bonne,s and ladies' hats
trimmed and untrimnrd shaker hoods, suit
rgwns, &e , which she 10 offering at Baltimore
prices.
BONNET AND DRESS MAKING
will receive prompt attention and 10 done In
the best STYLE ni6ly