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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

FEMALE SoCIETY.-Wha is it that
makes those men who associate habitu-
ally with women superior to Others? ?
What makes that woman who is accus-
toned and at ease in the society of men
superior to her sex in general Solely
because they are in the habit Of free,
graceful, continued conversations with
the other sex. Women in this way lose
their frivolity, their faculties awaken;
their delicacies and peculiarities unfold
all their beauty and captivation in the
spirit of intellectual rivalry. And the
men lose their pedantic, rude, declama-
tory or sullen manner. The coin Of the
understanding and the heart is changed
continually. The asperities are rubbed
of, their better materials polished and
frightened, and their richness, like fine
gold, is wrought into finer workmanship
by the fingers of women than it ever
could be by those Of men. The iron and
steel of their character are hidden, like
the character and armor of a giant, by
studs and knots Of good and precious
stones, when they are not wanted in ac-
tual warfare.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

ton rendered him his resignation Of the
war department, on the ground that tho
work for whose sake he had taken it was
now done. Mr.. Lincoln, says a witness.
was greatly moved by the secretary's
words. and tearing in pieces the paper
containing the resignation and throwing
his arms about the secretary. he said,
Stanton, you have been good friend
and faithful public servant, and it is
not for you to say when you win no lon
ger be needed here. Several friends of
both parties were present on this occa-
sion, and there was not dry eye that
witnessed the scene.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14
BELLOWS FALLS, VI, FRIDAY,

cerning my father, j. w. c., who is sem
tenced-Oh, how can | write ito be
shot Spare his poor life, | beseech you,
and many thanks snail be given you. If
his life is taken, my mother cannot stand
this heavy blow, and will soon go also.
/ am the oldest of five children; | have
three sisters under eight years. Do not
leave us fatherless, beseech you. l
would freely give my life to save his.
VIRGINIA c.
"The usher soon returns, the door
that has seemed of adamant opens before
us, and with bewildered brain we enter
The President is sitting near table, and
nearly facing the door, and as he greets
us politely, notice traces of tears upon
his face. His voice, too, betrays emo
ton.
Mr.. President" | said, with what
steadiness | could command, g the hus-
band of this lady, j. w. c., Twenty-sev-
enth regiment, volunteers, is sem
fenced to be shot, as you have learned
from the letter, and we are come to ask
you to spare his life. Mems lives are
getting to be precious" )"
81 know it, but | must do something
to keep those fellows, or half of them
would run away"
After some more conversation, which
l cannot exactly recall, he said at last:
"Now you women may 60 home COM
forted. | have telegraphed for them not
to be executed until | send an order. and
don't intend to send that order.
"The poor woman at my side could
only weep her thanks, but | recollect
saying, more than once: "We thank you
thousand times, sir"
"The President arose and dismissed us
in pleasant and cheerful way, but yet
with such kindly sympathy in word and
manner as l shall always gratefully and
affectionately remember. And so we
went out; and that good face never
looked so good to me at any other time
except when l looked upon it lying amid
the Iamentation and heart-break of {
great people, so placid and peaceful, al
if death, to the great martyr, were onl.
another name for Immortality.
81 will only add that subsequently,
knew something of the soldi-r, and neve
had any cause to regret the interest hat
felt in his behalf"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

the finest vessels that ever plowed the
waters of the Atlantic. We had beau
tiful weather until very near the end of
our voyage, then came most terrific
storm that would have sunk all ON board
had it not been for the captain. Every
spar was laid low, the rudder was almost
useless, and great leak had shown it.
self, threatening to fill the ship. The
crew were all strong, willing men, and
the mates were practical seamen of the
first class, but after pumping for one
whole night and still the water gaining
ON them, they gave up in despair, and
prepared to take to the boats though
they might have known that no small
boat could ride in such sea. The cap
tain who had been below with his charts,
now came up, he saw how matters stood,
and with voice that heard distinctly
above the roar of the tempest. he ordef
ell every man back to his post.
1t was surprising to see all those men
bow before the strong will of their cap
tain, and hurry back to the pumps.
The captain then started below to ex-
anime the leak. AS he passed me,
asked him if there was any hope. He
looked at me, then at the other passen-
gers, who had crowded up to hear the
reply, and said rebukingly:
Yes, sir, there is hope as long as one
inch of deck remains above water
When see none of it then 1 shall aban-
don the vessel, and not before Nor one
of my crew, sir. Everything shall be
done to save it, and if we fail it will not
be from inaction. Bear hand every
one Of you at the pumps"
Thrice during the day did we despair
but the captains dauntless courage, per.
severance and powerful will, mastered
every mind on board, and we went tc
work again.
" will land you safely at the dock
IN Liverpool, SAID he, II ycu Will bs
men,"
| And he did land safely, but the vesse
sunk moored to the dock. The captain
stood on the deck of his sinking vessel
receiving the thanks and blessings Of The
passengers as they passed down the gans
plank. I was the last to leave. AS
passed he grasped my hand and said:
"Judge P. do you recognize mel?
l told him that / was not aware tha
had ever seen him until I stepped
aboard his ship.
Do you remember boy in search o
a geography years ago in Cinncinnatii 2
Very well, sir, William Haverly."
am he," said he. "God bless you.
"And God bless noble Captain Haver
: ly!"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

In lecture At Buffalo the other evsn-
ing Olive Logan remarked: Dsvur
saw pretty girl in al my life, ons upsa
whose cheeks the roses were blessing.
but that wanted to fold her in my arms
aud kiss her" This WAS too much for
one Of the male auditors 70 hear and
keep silent, and ignoring The proprieky
of the occasion. he exclaimed . I e
just 50. too" fTrmesdos ayplausa3 s,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

ToBAcco.-Tobacco possesses only to
a very limited extent the narcotic power
SO conspicuously displayed by opium.
Its food-action, however, is corresponds
ingly prominent. 1t retards, as is sup
posed, the retrograde change which is
constantly going on in our tissues. The
nutritive forces of the economy thus gain
an ascendency, which results in an in
crease of the bulk of the body. Wheth-
er or not this be the correct explanation,
tobacco and its congeners undoubtedly
do promote nutrition when used proper
ly; and this, indeed, is one Of the bene-
fits attending their judicious use.
The habitual consumption of this drug
however, is incompatible with full mem
tai energy. The noblest function Of the
body--that of ministering to spiritual
and mental growth--can be performed
only by the brain; and it is on this or
gan, as we have seen, that the effects Of
tobacco are first and most powerfully
felt.
BY its sedative, benumbing influence
active work is retarded, and after time
condition of approximation is induced
by its use, in which the brain is as slow
to respond to its stimuli as was Dickens
fat boy, Joe, to the calls of his master,
Wardle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

A QuAKER's LETTER. Friend
John / desire thee to be so kind - to 20
to one of those sinful men in the flesh.
called attorneys, and let him take out an
instrument with seal thereunto, BY
means whereof We may seize the out
ward tabernacle Of Charles Green. and
bring him before Friend Barnard, the
judge, and teach him to do. in future. -
he would be done by. Thy friend"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14
I,ELITE PANIER SKIRT.

I,oR the present mode Of dress. the L'Eite Paner
II Skirt Is uneouaied. Fitted with a set Of springs
securely attached to a rigid waistband, the whole
combined and calculated to support the heaviest
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

Mr.. STANTON AND Mr. LINCOLN
The death of the late war secretary
brings out many interesting reminisen-
ces of the war times; of which these
two, relating to Mr.. Stanton's hold on
Mr.. Lincoln, are quite memorable -
On the night of March 5, while the
last bills of the session we're under ex-
animation for signing, and while presi-
dent and all with him we're enjoying the
expectation of to-morrow's inauguration,
a dispatch came in from Grant which
stated his confidence that q few days
must now end the business with Lee and
Richmond, and spoke of an application
made by Lee, for an interview to nego-
tiate about peace. Mr.. Lincoln intimat-
ed pretty clearly an intention to permit
extremely favorable terms, and to let his
general-in-chief negotiate them; even to
an extent that overpowered the reticent
habits of his secretary of war, who, after
holding his tongue as long as he could,
broke out sternly:
Mr.. President, tomorrow is inaugur-
alton day. If you are not to be the pres
ident of an obedient and united people,
you had better not be inaugurated. Your
work is already done if any other au-
thority than yours is for one moment
recognized, or any terms made that do
not signify that you are the supreme
head of the nation. If generals in the
field are to negotiate peace, or any other
chief magistrate is to be acknowledged
on the continent, then you are not need
ed, and you had better not take the oath
of Office"
"Stanton, you are right" said the
president, his whole tone changing.
"Let me have pen."
Mr.. Lincoln sat down at the table and
wrote as follows: " The president directs
me to say to you that he wishes you to
have no conference with Gen. Lee, un-
less it be for the capitulation of Lees
army, or on some minor or purely mill
tary matter. He instructs me to say
that you are not to decide, discuss, or
confer on any political question such
questions the president holds in his own
hands, and will submit them to no mill.
tary conference or conventions. In the
meantime you are to press to the utmost
your military advantages"
The president then read over what he
had written, and then said: Now, STAN
ton date and sign this paper and send il
to Grant. Well see about this peace
business"
Only few days before his death Mr..
Lincoln gave a still more striking testi.
mony Of his faith in and affection for
i Mr.. Stanton. This was when Mr.. STAN
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

NJULTIDUDES OF THEM SUFFER, LINGER.
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fectuaI remedy for these most troublesome and dam
rerous of ali worms in children adults. Is found
In DR. G0UI.D'S PIN-WORM SYRUP Pnreiy
vegetable; safe and ceatsin valuable es,hartie.
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

ABUSE OF EDWIN NJ. STANToN.-A
portion of the Democratic press cannot
forgive the late Secretary of War, even
in his grave, for the wonderful vigor he
displayed in dealing with the enemies of
his country during the late rebellion. OF
this ilk is the Cincinnati Enquirer. In
recent issue it gives an "anecdote of
the departed War Secretary. which, it
claims, illustrates the cold severity and
cruelty of his character" The purport
of the anecdote is that man named
Davis--living in Maryland, who had
never been in the Southern army, or in
anv way in their service, but who resid-
ed in their lines-had occasion to visit the
North during the war, and though:less-
ly took some private correspondence of
parties in the Confederaey to their friends
within the Union lines for which be
was arrested as q spy, tried by court
martial, convicted, and sentenced to suf.
fer death. He was connected, according
to the Enquirer, with some Of the best
families in Maryland. When, further
remarks this veracious sheet, benevo-
lent acquaintance of Mr.. Stanton under
took to intercede for this innocent citi
zen of Maryland" the latter broke out
into a TRADE against young Davis, sc
that the volunteer intercessor did moi
dare to present his case before him, but
went to Mr.. Lincoln, who at once grant
ed the petition.
To all of which the Toledo (Ohio,
Blade makes reply that the |" man by
the name of Davis was Lieutenant il
the Confederate service; was related t.
some of the most bitter rebel families il
the South was Adiutant of the infamous
General Winder; for a time superintend
ed Andersonville prison was dreadet
and hated by our soldiers, who wer
starved, tortured, and sometimes sho
down like dogs; and" says the Blade
"we speak from a personal knowledge Q
Davis when we say that the Confederat
service contained no more Jealous, reso
lutte and serviceable rebel against ou
flag than be was" And SO far from be
ing a civilian carrying private letter;
he was, at the time of his arrest, til
bearer of important dispatches from til
f rebel emissaries in Canada to JEFF. Davi
in Richmond, and his discovery was du
. to a private soldier who had been an il
mate of Andersonville and recipient {
J Davis's cruelty. His final escape fror
the fate he richly merited was due to tn
intercession of Gen. Hooker. So muc
for the Enquirer" anecdote." Itprovt
4 that Mr. Stanton was right in his cours'
: and that he was also merciful for, g
t the Blade remarks, in war mercy TO th
? guilty works death to the innocent; an
+ this Davis as a spy, was worth five hui
dred men to the rebel cause. Mr.. Star
e ton valued the lives of loyal men vastl
more than those of traitors, and Will
: his humanity was as tender and true 8
o Mr.. Lincoln's, he was firmer in its exc
/. else and also more just and mercifu
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14
POLICIES WRITTEN IN THE

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and at as low rates at agency in the country
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

N M GEORGE, Surgeon Dentist Teeth
". filled with Gold Silver. Satisfaction given
+ In all cases
# ss- Particular attention Is invited . Folsom SPA
tent Method Of constructing Plates. The advantages
Of this method are so great that the old plates may
almost be said to be worthless in mparison haze
che srciasics right FIR tbs toscR.
ohlee in Depot. BELLOWS FALLS. VT
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14
A YER'S SARSAPARILLA
FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD.

The reputation this excellent medicine enjoys, is
derived from its cures many of which truly
vellous, fnveterate of Serofuous disease,
where the system seemed saturated with corruption,
have been purified and cured by it. Scrofulous affee-
tons and disorders which by the serof
ulous contamination until they were painfully aet-
ing have been radically curediu such great numbers
in almost every section Of the country that pub
lie scarcely need to be informed of its virtues
Scrotulouspoison is of the most destructive
enemies of our race. Often. this unseen and untel
tenant of the organism undermines the constitutions
and invites the attack of eneebng fatal Diseases
without exciting suspicion of its presence. Again.
il to breed infection throughout the body and
then. on some favorable occasion, rapidly develop
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surface among the vitals In the latter tubercles
may be suddenly deposited in the lungs or heart. or
tumors formed in the liver. or it shows its presence
by eruptions the skim foul alterations on some
part of the body. Hence the occasional use of bot
tie of this Sarsaparilla is advisable, even when
active symptoms of disease appear Persons afflicted
date relief and at length, by the use of this
SARSAPARlLLA; st. Anthony's Fire, Rose or
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ultimately cured by its purifying and inylgoratlng
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

Expiration Notices Promptly Given.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14
GEORGE f. WALKER. Manufacturer and

NJ Dealer in Saddles. Harnesses Blankets, Sleigh
Robes, Whips &c A good assortment constantly on
hand and for sale the lowest cash prices. Please
call and examine my stock of Harnesses before pur
chasing elsewhere. Repairing done at short notice.
3gly Main Street, LUDLOW. VI.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14
FRESH GROUND PLASTER
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SAVE THE CHILDREN.

RENow RECEIVING A LARGE QUANTITY
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14
5fliseellanu.
Five Minutes with Lincoln.

A MAINE woMAN's REMINIscENcE OF THE
WAR.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14
business Cards.

John w. MARSH, ATTORNEY ard Counsellor
~ at Law. SPRINGFIELD, VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

MRS. l.. c. BARKER, Millinery and Dress.
AVA making. BELLOWS FALLS W.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

HlIENEY & CLAPP, Booksellers & Station
~ ers. BRATTLEB0Ro. VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

II S. WALKER, Attorney at Law,
~. GRAFTON. VT &
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-14

n hNhDVNi " aIEIlIahSf ssIIe 'V"N,0T' !,
silver Work and Fancy Goods Also "a good assort-
ment Of Guns Rifles and Fishing Tackle. In Went
worth's New Building.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-15
Shop-keeping Economy.

English men of science have received
at the hands of our American astrono-
mers a kindness which is asurprise, both
here and in England. On the ODD of
December there will be total eclipse of
the sun visible in Spain and Sicily, from
which, like the eclipse visible in this
country last year, great additions to our
astronomical knowledge are expected
Sixty-cight English astronomers had
volunteered TO observe the phenomena,
and every preparation was made for the
journey, when the Admiralty discover
Cd that the nation would assuredly dis
approve If room were found for mere men
of science and their trumpery in any of
Her Majesty's ships. just as
the expedition appeared defeated
10y the close-fisted stupidity of
this department of the English Govern
meut, the American astronomers, sent at
the cost of the United States to make
observations of the eclipse, reached
England. Finding the sorry plight to
which the English sixty-eight had been
reduced, they at once offered to take the
Englishmen with them. Then the treas.
nry showed disposition to reconsider
the position in which another depart.
mest of the government had placed the
country, but the Daily News says ''Tht
unwise delay has deprived any conces
sion which may be made of all its grace
and much of its value. Our astrono
mers are going with the Americans
This comment is not less remarkabl,
than the facts which provoked it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-15

neSgs NORTHWESTERN Horse Nail Co.,
manufacturers of Patent Hammered Horse
Nails. Office 6S West Van Buren, street. Fac
tory Sc to 6S West Van Buren, street. corner
Clinton street, Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-15

EsgH PURE CIDER AND CIDER VINEGAR.
Cushing 4 Ware, 21S Kinzie street, Chicago,
(the largest dealers in the vest. Respectfully
solicit orders by mail or otherwise
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-15

AT Monmouth, Illinois, Thursday
morning. while an omnibus was stand
ing at the depot of the Chicago, Bur
hngton and Quincy Railroad, contain
ing three young ladies, an employe of a
train which had arrived few minutes
before, out of pure deviltry, blew the
locomotive whistle, The horses at once
started on run. The young ladies
jumped from the omnibus, but one of
them, in doing SO, was fatally injured.
The people of Monmouth are highly in
dignant Mt the conduct of the man, and
there are threats of lynching him. He
has been guilty Of like offenses before.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-15

Essn See advertisement of DR.. Butts
Dispensary, headed Book for the Milhon-MAR
RAGE GrIpn-in another column 1t should be
Oh bv all