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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26
5fisecliamu.
Nilsson the Great Singer.

Nilsson was born in 1S43, in peas
ants home, in a little Swedish hamlet
near the town of Veccio. At first her
parents employed her to gather fagots
from a neighboring forest; but her
brother, who was a wandering violinist
or minstrel, inspired in her desire to
initiate him. Soon she was proficient
enough to accompany him in his daily
tramps, and on one occasion, she played
so well, or rather with so much zeal, at
village festival, that she attracted the
attention of stranger, who questioned
her, was charmed with her pretty face
she was only twelve-her self-possession,
and her talent, which if not great then,
was extraordinary in one so young as
the Swedish peasant girl. The stranger
took her to lady in Gottenbourg, an
old musiciene, Who'll sung in the thea
tire.
The lady likewise questioned the
brave little girl, was delighted with her
responses, and concluded by proposing
to give her an education and bear the
expense of her support The matter
was soon arranged with the girls parents
and she placed in a comfortable home
at Gottenbourg. From Gottenbourg she
was taken to Stockholm, later she was
taken to Paris. Once in Paris she en-
tered an English family, and was placed
under the instruction of Wartel. who dis
ciplined her voice, and when she was
twenty-one, concluded that she had learn
ed all that he could teach. She made
her debut at the Theatre Lyrique in the
role of Violetta, in La Traviatta. Mis-
tress of her voice, she had yet to learn
what is called defamation theatrical, or
dramatic elocution, and in fact, all the
mimic sciencies which are necessary to
make great actress.
This too, Christina Nilsson patiently
studied, aided by her great natural intel
ligence and strong will, at the rehersals
for her first engagement When she ap-
peared upon the scene she obtained at
once a great success and excited an i'm
mense curiosity" Earnest FaNdeau
said: "She was so pretty She sang
so WELL Who was she? And where
did she come from ?" Evidently the
Conservatoire. Nobody eouldtell. The
same evening she was famous.
The day after her debut she quilted
the English family with whom she had
lived in somewhat embarrassed circum-
stances during six years, and installed
herself with friend, an affable and Sc
date person, who held the place of
mother and always accompanied her.
From this moment the biography of
Christina Nilsson is wholly in the splen-
dor of the theatrical world.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26
Thanksy Thanks
Jazeniah Hunts Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court;
DrsTRIcr or WESTMINSTER SIS within and for said
District To all person interested IN the estate OF
JAZENIAH HUNT. late of Westminster. IN SAID
n;s,,iet GREETING.
XToI are hereby notified that \. g. Pierce Admins.
i TRAITOR of the estate ofJAZENIAH HI Nj. late OF
esfminister in said District deceased. will present
his administration account for allowance at ses-
sion of said Court to be held at the Inn of M; A.
Wilder in Saxons River. in said District on the first
Wednesday in June A. d. ISL. and that said Court
will then and there decide as 20 the allowance OF
said account and decree a distribution of said estate
70 the nersons entitled thereto. which time and
place you may be heard in the premises ifyou shall
cause. Y. D. hDbi- eesi - y,
May Is, ISL. N-Zz
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26

An Illinois woman committed suicide
by hanging herself to an apple tree. At
the funeral, a neighbor noticing the sad
appearance of the husband, consoled
him by saying that he had met with a
terrible loss. Yes, says the husband
heaving sigh, "she must have kicked
like thunder to shake off six bushels of
green apples that would have been worth
dollar bushels when they got ripe p
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26
Benjamin Payne. Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court in
DIs'r oF WEsrNINsrER. ss.I and for said District
To All persons interested in the estate Of bkSJ a.
ceased hEtAItNe-
VOU are hereby notified that an instrument. pur.
porting to be the last will and testament Of said
deceased has been presented TO the Court here. for
Probate by Amelia A. Payne the executrix therein
named. and that said Court will decide upon the
aioxanee OF the same at the session thereof to be
beld Al Inc Probate Office in Topnshend in said Dis
tricf on the first Wedne=dsy Of July ISL. at which
,ims and plsce you NAV be heard in the premises il
you shall see cause. =, d. EDDf, bekister.
Mav 18th. ISL. A-<<.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26
A stout old gentleman and bis wifi,

A stout old gentleman and his wife
gaze at their children-a pair of twins
who are encircled in each others arms in
the cradle. W-"Do look at them, hus-
band, aint they a precious pair of iambs?"
H very innocently)-"Ifthey are pair
of precious lambs, pray tell me what am
II"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26
Poetry,
What Lilly Said.
By SARA FRANCES PAoE,

Beneath dropping Willow
That wept Ger those that were dead
Knelt sweet golden haired Lilly.
And these were the words she said
Tell memama where is God
Does lie dwell above the sky
And does He from there look down
Upon such a child as /?
Is the tranquil moon His eye,
That keeps vigils when sleep;
And stars the eyes ofanges
That never sorrow or weep
And dmama do you live there.
In Gods fair beautiful home.
And some Of the starry eyes;
Oh are they your very own
DO you ever gaze onme,
With the love light in your eye
And do you never sorrow
10 see me so often cry?
oh will you not ask our God,
III may come to heaven?
For since you went there 10 live
No love to me is given.
No one kisses me good night.
And alone say my prayers;
I'm tired and weary Of earth,
And long to go up there,
Then ask God to let me come,
Right up through the ether blue
should be so happy there
With God and Angels and you.
No, Cbulestoicn, ", IT,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26

Said pompous husband, whose wife
had stolen up and given him kiss ::
"Madam, / consider such an act indeco-
rousw Excuse me-" said the wife, II
didn't know it was your
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26

A gentleman expressed to lady his
admiration of her toilet. She SAID she
supposed he had been impressed by her
angels sleeves. He answered with effu-
sion, ''No, but he'd like to he"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26

Ola truth, home without a girl is
only half blessed; it is an orchard with
out blossoms and spring without song.
A house full of sons is like Lebanon with
its cedars; but daughters by the freside
are like roses in Sharon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26

Teacher-Boy at the foot ofthe class,
spell Admittance.'
Boy. - "A-d-m-i-t-t-a-n-c-e = Admit
tance"
Teacher.-"Give the definition.
Boy.-"Fifty cents; children half :
price; front seats reserved for ladies'"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26

"Who is that gentleman, my little
mani" was asked of an urchin. "That
one with spike-tailed coat p "Yes, /"
was the response. why, he's brevet-
pncle of mine" "How's that?" "Cause
he's engaged to my aunt Mary"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26

On the day of his death, this simple
Western attorney, who, according to one
party, was vulgar joker, and whom the
doctrinGires among hisown supporters ac-
cused of wanting every element of states
manship, was the most absolute ruler in
Christendom, and this solely by the hold
his good-humored sagacity had laid on the
hearts and understanding of his country
men. Nor was this all for it appeared
that he had drawn the great majority.
not only of his fellow citizens, but Of
mankind also to his side. So strong
and so persuasive is honest manliness,
without single quality Of romance OF
unreal sentiment to help it! A civilian
during times of the most captivating
military achievement, awkward, with no
skilliD the lower technicalities of manners,
he left behind him fame beyond that
of any conqueror, the memory of grace
higher than that of outward person, and
a gentlemanliness deeper than mere
breeding. Never before that startled
April morning did such multitudes Of
men shed tears for the death of one they
had never seen, as if with him friendly
presence had been taken away from their
lives, leaving them colder and darker.
Never was funeral panegyrie so eloquent
as the silent look Of sympathy which
strangers exchanged when they met on
that day. Their common manhood had
lost kinsman.-James Russell LogceH.
How LITTLE LAND WILL KEEP A
Cow.-On the first day Of June last /
commenced cutting clover for one COW
confined in yard enclosed by high,
light board fence, with stable alta tched
in which she had been fed. She had no
feed but freshly cut clover from the first
of June to the fifteenth Of ofOctober, and
all taken from one-fourth of an acre Of
ground She has averaged eighteen quarts
VI
of strained milk per day, from which my
wife has made eight pounds of butter
week, during the four and half months.
The COW is five years old, and cross of
the Ayrshire and Durham. She has
given more milk, more butter, and of
better quality, than she has done on a
pasture. On one-eight of an acre have
raised 150 bushels of sugar beet and car
rots, which with the two tons of hay, will
keep her handsomely the remainder of the
year. The labor of cutting clover forthe
COW is less than driving her three-fourths
of mile to pasture; besides, the manure
saved is quite an item In the dairy dis
tricts the usual estimate is four acres to
the COW on the hay and pasture system !;
whereas, by soiling and raising roots, five
eighths of an acre is found to be enough
| will state further, what | believe from
nearly thirty years experience is true,
that there is no crop so valuable for soil
! ing as clover, no crop so many pounds Of
which, and of equal value for milk and
butter, can be produced from acre OF
ground. Sweet corn is good crop for
late feeding, where clover will not grow,
but not profitable for winter feeding.
Cor Vermont Farmer
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26
POLICIES WRITTEN IN THE

Any amount and every class Of Insurance required
can be placed at this Office in the best Companies
and at as low rates as at agency in the country
Expiration Notices Promptly Given.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26
PETROLEUM V. NAsBY,
witch wuz Postmaster.

p. S.-I have just learned that that
villin Bigler, aided and abetted by that
other villin Pollock. put plaster of
Spanish flies under the saddle of the hoss
they give me, which article will make
blister in about twenty minnits That
akounts for her cavortin that akounts
for her kickin, snortin and internal run
min away Bigler called on me and
confessed it. He said, with a grin on
his lace, that the mare was dull and lazy,
aud he desired for my sake, to improve
her ackshen! The scoundrel
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-05-26

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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22
April l, 1871.
A PROCLAMATION.
BY the Governor.

IN conformity with Joint Resolution No. 10,
Z of the Legislature, adopted February 10th,
1871, notice is hereby given that an election
will be held at every place of voting within the
State Of West Virginia, on the Fourth Thurs
day in April, 1871 being the 9th day there
of. to ascertain the sense Of the qualified voters
on the ratification or rejection Of the following
proposed amendment to the Constitution of the
State, as a substitute for Section one Of Article
three thereof, namely:
"The male citizens Of the State shall be en-
" titled TO vote ut all elections held within the
election districts in which they respectively
" reside; but no person who is a minor, or Of
" unsound mind, or pauper, or who is under
" conviction Of treason, felony or bribery in an
" election. or who has not been resident Of
" the State for one year, and Of the county in
" which he offers to vote for thirty days next
" preceding such offer, shall be permitted to
" vote while such disability continues"
For this purpose, Supervisors and Inspectors
of elections throughout the State, are directed
to open polls at their respective places Of vo-
ting on the day aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto
set my hand, and caused the Great
Seal of the State to be affixed, at
[sEALl Charleston, this the 18th day Of March,
1871.
JOHN J. JACOB.
BY the Governor,
j. ". PHELrs,
Secretary Of State.
April |. 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22
The Ku-KIux Bill Not Needed.

That able republican Journal lsays the Bal
Gmoro SU) the New York Post, has some
more sensible words in regard to the Ku-Kuz
tiu, and gives some iyrclutab)o proofs that it
IS no. needed. OF thirteen Governors Of
Southern States ten are republican, one is a
conservative, and two o-e democrats. We
find. tine writer says, that from Alabama,
which Las democratic Governor, and from
Virginia, which has " conservative Cover
nor, no Eu-Klux 0utrages are reported. Ten
ucsscc, since the last election, has been quiet
Cd Missouri, in which a special amnesty act
was carried at the last election, is quiet But,
as the disorders occur in those States only
which have republican Governors, how IS it
that those Governors do not call upon the
President, as they have the constitutional
right TO do? In addition to this, tie leading
republican papers Of the country are opposed
20 it; and if the President should sign this bill,
giyiug linn, as it does, enormous, dangerous
and unconstitutional powers-aud sign it in
the face Of the remonstrauccs Of Southern re-
pubGc4us-woulj he not tasks the POST stand
before public opinion as grasping after the
most dangerous and unconstitutional powers,
and that without the shadow Of an excuse, his
own party in the States in which it is pretend
cd that legislation is necessary, opposing it7
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22
Congress-.

The conference committees Of Congress Tues
day made reports on the Eu-NluX aud doGcien-
cy appropriation bills In the Senate the re-
port on the Ku-Elux bill was adopted, after
much debate-yeos 30, nays Is. The obicc-
tionablo Senate amendments are retained, with
slight modification. The Senate rejected tic
report on the deficiency appropriation bill
Neitlerroport was acted upon by the House.
After second conference committee Con-
gross passed the deficiency appropriation bill
Wednesday. A second conference report on
the Ku-Kluz bill kept tie Senate in session all
night in debate On q modification OF the Sher-
man amendment.
At one o'clock the report was finally con-
cured in, two republicans only voting in the
uegatiyc-Serators Robertson of South Caro-
lima, and Hill Of Georgia 4 resolution was
passed by the Senate to adjourn sine die
Thursday at P. NJ, and the Senate thea, at
10 o'clock Thursday adjourned
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22
carpetsag swindling.


Some Of the Rirlblican papers at the North
are beginning to appreciate thesitnation at the
South. They see hat Northern men, who
were without chaacter at home-some- of
whom had to leav for fear oflaw-and all
nero adYenturers-haye come down South to
make money by panderiug The poor people of
these States that hey have allied themselves
with the negroes I'D such degraded white men
as were worse tho negroes, and, with the cry
of loyalty on tier lips, have claimed all Of
fees, State and FstraI. Gen GRANT listened
to their claims, atd with some few excep-
tions, the FEEDERS, officers in the Southern
States would be aaAgrace to any government.
In all the States, wire the combination of car
pet-baggers, nogros and scalawags wasstrong
enough to rule, the character of the govern
ment is disgrace nd scandal to the age. 1t
may be Republicarin name, but it is infamous
in fact
Several Northerrpapers have sent their own
correspondents dom South to see for them
selves and report fats OF these are the New
York San, the Cininnati Commercial and the
Chicago TfiJme-,ll Republican, and all bear
the same testimony and concur in the opinion
that Carpet-bag sway justfes any Ku-Klux
outrage that has ben reported. In all the
Radically-governed States, where organized
assassination docs not prevail, as in Arkansas,
in North Carolina asst year. and in South Car
DINA, now, System Of public and private
plumber is universal All the officers, State
and Federal, are on the make" and they are
indiscriminate in TIER assaults upon State and
Federal resources. The case of Florida has
Just been brought 'pon the tapis, and is at
this time engaging some consideration. The
Chicago Tribune's correspondent gives all the
letters which the lae Radical member Of Con-
gress from Florida lad published to show the
attempts to bride hin to support a stupcndous
scheme for swindling both the Federal govern
ment and the States Of Florida and Georgia.
Senator OSBORNE is charged with being one of
the parties bis brother, a D. D. Of Brooklyn,
is another, and the rest are Federal and State
officers in Florida. They offered him half a
million in stock, 10000 in cash, the attorney
ship for the company at his own price, and re-
election to Congress ior his support, accompa-
MED with the threat that if he refused he
should be defeated for reelection. As he did
refuse, this threat was carried out and ne
gro put in his place, who has since introduced
the same bill, and is one of the stockholders for
$3.50 600.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22
Claims of Southern Icy alists.

The Boasd Of Cains authorized by au act
q Congress consists &C ;brcc Commissioners,
opposed 90 be learned ia thc law, at salaries
81 $1,000 each, and Secretary at $1,000
This Board is merely to examine claims, and
,,port to Congress. Il viii be seen, from the
,-jd rules adopted, how few claimants can in
edge tie hope Of getting anything Witucs-
-s are to ls examined personally in Wash
S,on as a general rslc. Now let us see what
chance a claimant for $500 would stand before
&is Board. IN the first place he must guess
81, the probable time his case viii be considered.
1.-The lives a thousand miles from Washington,
sud has only three witnesses, the railroad fare
.ad 50 a day for each and himself would soon
consume The amount. Besides, he will have
O. employ counsel.
This is a mockery Of justice, for which there
IS no Justification. The law gives snug places
O., three discarded Congressman, and fees TO at
jrneys. but holds cut very little hope TO honest
aimauts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22
The Flick Amendment.

Tic whole matter is thus disposed Of The
amendment Of 1866 says that no Confederate
shall vote; tie Flick amendment says AZ Cen
fc'TG.es slaD rc's enl Be elig.Ue 20 atics, and
it is to take the place of the amendment Of
D. oulyreco-niz,s the fact that tlo Nv amend
msnt Of 'ls constitution Of .Lc United States
i.s fr--}u--ra suffrage upon the country.
For -r5-e.... means cafauch.sment
frIe.ecG.o means continued Jsfranchiac-
usut o., Confederate soldiers "-PWtriwr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22

THE French CIVIL WAE.-The capture Of
Ncuilly by the communists on Monday, with
1000 prisoners, is announced from Paris,
whence also comes a jnbilant report that the
rouge army IS steadily advancing on Fort Vale
rien, into whose walls several breaches have
been made. On the other hand, the Versailles
government is as hopeful as over, out aunouu-
cos no material change in tie situation Re-
ports of intended pruss;an interference are re-
lea;ej and denied The rumor that proyi-
sions are growing scarce in Paris is ofrsetod Icy
Che statement that the city is supplied without
interruption ly The northern and eastern rail
why's
Tic insurgents admit defeat at NeuilIy. but
claim victories at DTssy and Claimant. The
recovery Of Asnieres by tho government troops
IS confirmed In Tuesdays fighting at Neu-
ay, which resulted in panic to the insurgents,
the town was 6rel in various places, and
many persons including women and children,
who hal taken refuge il cellars from the bonn
bardmea.. werc burned to Death. Iusisuif-
can't communist demonstrations have been sup
pressed in Bou.osac ana Bordeaux.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22
Administrators Notice.

rTNIfIS is TO give notice that the subscriber has
1 obtained from the Recorders office Of Jcfcr-
son County, W. Va, letters of administration on
the Personal Estate Of Mrs. Christina G. Schuster,
late of said County, deceased. Al persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit same with the vouchers thereof
to the subscriber before the first day II June
next. All persons indebted to said Estate are re-
questcd to make immediate payments, otherwise
they will be proceeded with according to law,
Given under my hand this 10th day Of April,
1871.
J. J. KERN,
Administrator.
Anrfl. Il. ls71-til Innn 1st
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22
FIRE INSURANCE.

TGNlIE undersigned was in January last appointed
/ one of the General Insurance Agents for the
PEABODY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
at Wheeling, for the Counties Of jefferson, Bcrkc
ley, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy and Grant, and
having charge or the Valley Fire Insurance risks
transferred to the Peabody Company, respectfully
asks those wanting reHerHis or Rcr insurance, to
call or communicate with him al Charlestown.-
The Peabody is well known in this and adjoining
counties as a frst-ra'e responsible and liberal
Company.
!. I'D. DUKE,
G0-Ohcc at McCurdy Dukes Hardware
Store.
April -, 1s7l-Gt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22

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T0THE WORKING MEN.-We are now pre-
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ment at home, the whole of the time or for the
spare moments. Business new, light and prohta-
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ting their whole time to the business. Boys and
girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who
see this notice may send their address and test the
business, make this unparalleled offer: To such
as not satisfied, We will send 81 to pay for the
trouble of writing. Full particulars, valuable
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all sent free by mail Reader, if you want per-
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-04-22
READ THIS!
The Greatest Discovery OF aEic Age.
Wagners Compound oil Cdke or Fishing Err
frdef

4 FTER several years of hard study on the art
N Of catching fish, we are n; last able to offer
to the public genuine preparation for catching
fish with the hook or net. Ia little Of il is mixed
with the bats in fishing with the hook and line,
it will induce the fish to bite rapidly or il small
piece be put into net they will collect in il in
great quantities. By the use Of this valuable pre-
paration you can, in a few hours, catch as many
fish as you are willing TO carry home. II is per-
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for it; docs not in any way kill or njure the fish.
Price IS cents per cake sent by mail postpaid ~
any address receipt Of price. Address
w. G.. WAGNER 4 CO.,
Arendtsyille, Adams County, Pa
April s, lSIl-im.