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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

A CANADIAN JoKE.-The .Sherbrook
Gazette says that Hon. MIR. Fraser de
Berry, chief of the Fraser clan in the
Province of Quebec, has introduced in
the Legislative Council bill to prohib-
it the public exposition of cripple or in
firm persons. The other day, having
met in the lobby Of the House, Mr.. Ger
in, the young and witty member for st.
Maurice, he asked him what he thought
of his bill.
81 think, Mr.. Fraser" answered Mr..
Germ, "that your bill is excellent. 1t
will spare us the trouble to abolish the
Legislative Council.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

The proceedings of the democratic
State convention of New Hampshire, pre-.
sent strange medley, and show that the
republicans there will have as much to
gain from the mistakes and blunders of
their opponents as from any wisdom Of
their own. Among their first resolutions
is one for the support of the constitution
aud enforcement of the laws" and a
little further along is another against
the enforcement fthe laws when brought
to bear upon their old ku-klux friends
in the late rebel States One of the
speakers who has long been leader of
the democracy OF New Hampshire, de-
clared his readiness to support Horace
Greeley for president, if thereby they
could defeat there-eection of Gen. Grant.
As the democracy are generally for free
trade--except in Pennsylvania-and as
Mr.. Greeley is high tariff, the despera.
tion of our democratic friends in the old
Granite State is easily understood. Tn.
der these circumstances it is no wonder
that the New York Herald declares that
the first gun from New Hampshire, fol-
the democratic campaign in 1872, is ga
flash in the pam
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22
Note From MIR. Henry.
CHEsrER, Dec. 10Th, 1871.

1ht-i TEX, Iptt, loLu, ioll
Mr.. EDITOR :--Inasmuch as | have
been to some extent recognized as the
correspondence the TINES, and inasmuch
as certain persons friendly to Mr.. Spaul-
ding have already attributed to me the
authorship of the letter in your issue of
the 15th inst, in relation to the Chester
libel and SANDER suit, desire to state
that was not concerned directly or in
directly in the composition of or publica-
ton of said letter, and that / knew moth
ing whatever of it until / read it in my
copy of the TINES. Whether / assent
to, or dissent from, the position, taken by
the writer of that letter, is not material
to the purpose of this letter. Newspa-
per attacks on individuals unaccompan-
led with the name of the author deem
not on the square; and as my name has
once before been banded about as the
author of a newspaper letter that / did
not write, desire to say that l never
have and never shall attack an individu-
al or set of individuals through the col
umns of any newspaper except over my
full name, which is
HUGH HENRY.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22
NO CURE, NO CHARGE.
RHEUMATISM. NEURALGIA,
$500 VIII Be Paid

ITO ANY PERSON producing any Medicine able
Il to show one third as many living, permanent
cures As pr, lITLESsiS v EGETABLE RHEUMAT.
IL REMEDY and a ftTsfser reward of 500 for any
case Of Chronic or lnaamatory Rheumatism. Neu-
raigia, Kheumsti@ Agne, Seiatica and Rheum atism
OF the kidneys n ,r*H Eot This Rheumatic
syrup usea ipaardlB ONLY, pleasant to the taste
and guaranteed free from injurious Drugs 1t is not
Quack MedKsIne bat the scientific prescription of
J os p. Filter. VI. d., Professor of Toxicology and
Chemistry graduate OF the celebrated niyersity al
Pennsylvania A. d., 1888, whose entire professional
life has been devoted specially TO this disease This
preparation under solemn oath conscientiously be-
eved to be the only positive, reliable, nfallible
SPECIFIC ever discovered The proof that no other
specific exists is found in every community in per-
sons afflicted for many years past and still suffering
II phRsictnRs could cure T. II specific did erfss this
mould not be fact that must be universally adj
mitted. The oft deceived sufferer may wisely ask
what security evidence has he that DIR. Filters
rheumatic Syrup will cure his case, The protection
offered to patients against imposition is a legally
signed contract which will be forwarded without
charge to any sufferer sending by letter description
OF afdiction this guarantee will state the exact
number of bottles warranted to cure and in case OF
failure the money paid will be returned to the pa
tent. No other remedy has ever been offered on
such liberal and honorable terms. Medical advice
with certificates from prominent Physicians. Clergy
men. etc. who have been cured after all other treat
ments tailed, sent by letter. gratis. Afflicted cordial
~ treated invited to write for advice 20 the prnci-
pal office. IS South Fourth street Philadelphia Pa
DIR. Filters Rheumatic Syrup is sold by Druggists
Ally
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

- An Illinois mother was so indignant
at the low stand her daughter took in
the printed graded list of her school,
that she knocked the principal down with
a curling-iron.
A plucky lady in Troy, n. Y, was ac-
costed upon a recent evening, by man
who addressed her as "Sarah," though
that was not her name. She said moth.
ing, but passed on more quickly, when
he caught up with her and seized her
arm. She had Just purchased heavy
coal shovel, and with this she "basted y
HIM over the head, sending him Keeling
against the fence She would have re-
peated the blow, but the wretch, recover
ing himself, ran like deer down the
street, while the heroine returned to her
home with the first blood for the shovel.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22
Message from the President,
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

NANib CiAteN I'VE htNptNM,
On Tuesday the President sent the fol-
lowing message to Congress on civil ser
vice reform:
To the Senate and House of Represen-
tatives: In accordance with the act of
Congress approved March 3, 1871, con-
vened commission of eminent gentle
men to devise rules and regulations for
the purpose ofreforming the civil service.
Their labors are now complete and /
transmit herewith their report, together
with the rules which they recommend
for my action. These rules have been
adopted, and will go into effect on the
LIST day of January, 1872.
Under the Law referred to, as / inter-
pref it, the authority is already invested
in the executive to enforce these regula-
tons, with full power to abridge, alter or
amend them at his option, when changes
may be deemed advisable. These views,
together with the report of the commits
sioners, are submitted for your careful
consideration as to whether further leg
islation may be necessary in order to car
ny out an effective and beneficial civil SER
vice reform. IF lett to me without fur
Their congressional action, the rules pre-
scribed by the commission, under the
reservation already mentioned, will be
faithfully executed. But they are not
binding, without further legislation, on
my successors.
Being DESTROYS of bringing this subject
to the attention Of Congress before the
approaching recess, / have not time to
sufficiently examine the accompanying
report to enable me to suggest definite
legislative action to insure the support
which may be necessary in order to give
thorough trial to a policy long needed
| ask for all the strength which Congress
can give me to enable me to carry out the
reform in the civil service recommended
by the commission and adopted, to take
effect, as before stated, on January 1,
1872.
The law which provides for the conven-
ing of commission to devise rules and
regulations Tor reforming the civil ser
vice, authorizes, think, the permanent
organization of primary board, under
whose general directions all examina-
tons of applicants forpublic office shall
be conducted. There is no appropria-
ton 10 continue such board beyond the
termination of its present labors. | there
fore recommend that a properappropria
ton be made to continue the services OF
the present board for another year, and
in view of the fact that three of the mem
bers Of the board hold position in the
public service which precludes them from
receiving extra compensation under ex
isting laws, that they be authorized Il
receive fair compensation for the extrs
service rendered by them in performance
of this duty. U. S. GRANT.
| The above is accompanied with rule
and regulations by which applicants fol
Office, are to be examined as to their fit
ness, character and qualifications for th'
!. Office applied for.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

The MOVEMENT TO MPEAcH Gov.
ScorT.-In the South Carolina House of
Representatives on Tuesday, the resolu-
ton for the impeachment Of Gov. Scott
being under consideration, G. G. Bowen
made a two hours speech, declaring
that he was in terrible earnest, and meant
to impeach all the guilty State officials
in succession. In New York Gov. Scott
admitted to him that So, 100000 OF
fraudulant bonds had been used within
three days, and State Treasurer Parker
had declared that the Legislature dared
not act against the ring because of its
own corruption. In order to certainly
obtain two-thirds vote for impeach-
ment, he would offer resolution to post
pone the vote until after Christmas, and
if the full House rejected his measure,
he would resort to the courts. He pledg-
ed himself to assist by testimony and all
other means in his power to convict the
governor and other guilty officials. 1t
is rumored at Columbia that the govern
or will resign in "A hours. Gov. Scott
admits that his impeachment will result
in his conviction, il it goes to the Senate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

GET OUT Your STATES AND PENCILS
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD
The Watertown Times says; We are au
thorized by the publishers of the Boston
Times, solvent company, to MAKE the
following proposition and offer to oui
mathematicians:
WANTED-AN ANswER.-Suppose il
to be 100 miles from Boston to Portland
A locomotive starts at II O'Clock from
Boston, going fifty miles the first hour
twenty-five the second, twelve and hal
the third, and so on each hour travelling
half the remaining distance, when will i
reach the depot at Portland? A reward
Of $1,000 awaits any person who, by s
mathematical calculation, can arrive a
the exact hour.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

HOMES OF VERMONT CoNGREssMEN.-
The correspondent of the Montpelier
Journal thus pleasantly describes the
homes of the Vermont delegation at
Washington:
Ii is another significant fact, that a
much larger proportion than formerly, of
the Senators and members of Congress
and other officials here, are keeping
house, instead of living in hotels and
boarding houses. Most of them have
been driven, by the exorbitant rent de-
handed for furnished houses, to purchase
or build houses for themselvs. Thus
Senator Edmunds has one of the pleas
ATTEST and sunniest little places in Wash
ington, situated on high terrace, known
as Highland Place, near the intersection
Of Massachusetts, Avenue and Fourteenth
Street. Senator Morrill, has just erected
a plain, but elegant house, fronting "the
circle" on Fourteenth Street, and nearly
opposite Senator Edmunds' residence
The furniture is now being moved in, and
in few days it will be followed by the
Senator and his pleasant family. Hon
w. G. Smith has rented fine, furnish.
ed house, No. 1916 ! Street, where him.
self, and friends enjoy the good cheer and
comforts of Vermont home, which car
scarcely be had here without supporting
a Vermont household. Hon. L. P. Pc
land, whose rooms always wear an air Of
solid home comfort, which is heightened
by the inevitable wood fire cheerfully
blazing in large open fire place, and
Hon. G. w. Willard, are settled for the
session at their old quarters at No.
North A Street.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22
HUGH HENRY.

A VERMONT HERMrr.-A very singu-
lar man, Oliver Gilmore by name. and
called the Hermit of Winhall River, .
died from the effects of exposure, last
week, at the foot of Stratton Mountain.
He was nearly ninety years old, and for
several decades has remained in total Sc
clusion. His history, as told by the Man.
chester Journal, is as follows: When
young man he lived in Connecticut
where he formed a strong attachment
for young lady, which was reciprocal.
ed and the day set for marriage. BEFORE
the event took place the lady was taken
sick and died. Grief for her loss, with
out destroying his reason, took away al
desire for enjoyment or to associate with
his fellow men. Soon after he came t
Vermont, and has spent the long years
of his mourning in the wilderness, with
no companion but his dogs and hens
He lived, for the last thirty years, in {
hole dug in the side HILL near Winhal
River, the mouth Of which was covered
with slabs. In this hole he lived in com
mon with his animals, literally sharing
with them his bed and board He sub
sisted principal y on what he could raise
and seldom went abroad He was wortl
nearly 5000 at the time of his death
which he willed to sister living in Con
necticut, where he had many Influential
and wealthy relatives, among whom is
member of Congress, and Others in higl
! positions. These relatives have oftel
tried to induce him to abandon his sin
gular habits, but without avail Three
score years could not eface the memor.
of the loved and lost"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22
Registration Report for 1869.

We have received from the Secretary
Of State, the Vermont Registration Re
port for 1869, which in many respects is
more complete than any previous reports
of the social and vital statistics of this
State. These reports have now been
made for thirteen years, and form matter
of much interest for comparison.
From this report we learn that during
the year 1869, the whole number of
births in the State was 1881, of which
$3.50 were males. and 1899 were females.
The number Of persons married was
5242 The number Of deaths in the
State for the same year was 1928, Of
which 2232 were males, and 1864 were
females, and 80 sex not reported. The
number of deaths is 70 greater than in
the year proceeding and 440 greater than
in 1867 The average number of births
daily in the State for 1869 was, 20.2
against 2e.5 in 1868. The number of
deaths daily is 12.4 In 1868 it was
12.2. The average age was nearly 81.
As indicated above the reports were
commenced in 1857, and during the past
thirteen years the total number of births
in the State were S1,323 which exceeds
the number of deaths by 20.907 The
birth rate for 1869, was one to every
42.6of population. Oftheparentage 1858
are Of American and 2176 Of Foreign
parents. The proportion of American
births has decreased, while that of for
eign has increased, the proportion being
Eve Of the latter to one of the former.
OF the 60416 deaths in the State dur
ing the thirteen years from 1857, the av-
erage age was little more than 35 yea s.
The mortuary statistics are Of much in
terest for this same period. They show
that every year nearly 800 people die in
Vermont of consumption, and this dis
ease heads the list from 1857 to 1869, ex-
cept the years 1862, 1868 and 1864, when
the greatest number died of diptheria.
Consumption kept up its numbers, but
diptheria, which was epidemic during
those years, exceeded 800, and in 1863
Sswsnt up to 1925. Since that time dip
iberia has become among the diseases of
which the smallest numbers die, only AZ
in 1868 and 80 being reported in 1869.
1t is remarkable also that diptheria al
30 prevailed in Massachusetts at the same
period and mainly disappeared as it did
in this State. Fevers rank fourth in the
death list for 1869, the order being, con-
sumption, pneumonia, fevers, infantile,
old age, heart disease, &c.
Several physicians of this State con.
tribute communications of interest rela-
tive to the prevalence of consumption in
their towns. In most cases it appears to
be hereditary, and DR.. Putnam of Mont
pelier thinks that ninety per cent. Of all
consumptive cases are traceable to the
same cause. In the town of Richmond,
in Chittenden county, there has not been
case of consumption for fifteen years,
but pneumonia seems to prevail sufficient
to make it up. For the last four years
of this report, '66 81 '6s and so, pneu-
monia has stood second only Cd the death
list in this State.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

- The late election for county officers
in Alabama resulted generally in favor
of the Republicans. As compared with
last year, they have lost one county and
gained six.
IF you don't stop using tobacco the
first thing you know you will have the
amaurosis, angina pectoris, hypochon-
driasis and locomotorataxy.
The Manchester Mirror says that
hereafter no denizen of B istol, N. H.,
should oppose lovers in keeping late-or
rather, early-hours, for the recent fire
there was discovered by young man
who had been out counting. The Frank.
lin Fire Company made the young lady
a present for keeping her beau up until
three o'clock in the morning-the time
the fire was discovered.
A New York paper says that fop
pish young dandy, who had just return.
ed from abroad, appeared at bali last
week elegantly attired in full-dress suit
with diamond studs and sleeve-buttons,
point lace necktie, three-buttoned gloves
hair powdered with blonde powder
French heels to his boots, strong sus-
picion of rouge on his cheeks, and a
piece of court plaster on his forehead. :
The ladies laughed at him SO heartily
that he left before supper time.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

The republicans in the Senate had one
of their last winters scrimages last week,
over the form in which they should in.
vestigate the civil service. We trust we
shall have and believe the people desire,
a thorough overhauling of the civil ser
vice. Let fraud and corruption and i'm
becility wherever found be thoroughly
routed without regard to party, and il
there be any party that cannot stand
such investigation, then they fully de-
serve the consequences.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22
Estate OF Horace rietcn,,.

STATE OF VERMONT / The Probate Com, 4.
DIST OF WESTMINSTER So. ! and for said Dis,o.a
Io all persons interested in the estate Of HORAcv
FLETCHER late Of Townshend in said district NJ
ceased. t4RFprss,eue
N0u are hereby notified that an instrument nn,
i porting to be last viii and testament OF mid n
ceased, has been presented 70 the court here ~
probate, and that said court will decide upon III y
lowance thereof at the session of said Court "A Il
held as the Probate office in Townshend in sad Az
triet on the first WEDNESDAY of January lss
at which time and place you can be heard h N.
premises If you shah see cause. W
Townshend. Dec. ., 1871. se-Sl
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

SUMNER. Wilson tried hard tc
have Mr.. Sumner restored to his place
at the head of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, but only seven senators could be
found to support him. 1t is believed in
Washington that the President is sincere
ly DESTROYS of friendly relations with the
Massachusetts Senator, but that Mr.. Sum,
ner will neither make nor acknowledge
any advance to such result.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

BoBBERY AND PoIsoN.--A horrible
tale comes from Ala bama. Three dis.
guised men robbed the wife of tax-col
lector of the public funds, and then or
dered her to serve supper. She did SC
and put arsenic in the tea. On stripping
the dead bodies of their DISCUSSES, one
proved to be her husband, who had tax.
en- this means of stealing the peoples
money.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

The Franklin n. II. Patriot tells
the story that on the 9th lad was skat-
ing on pond above Franklin and struck
fire with his skate near slight orifce in
the ice, from which a steady flame arose.
Afterward the ice was broken and a
match applied in the presence of quite a
party, the gas giving large and steady
fame for over quarter Of an hour.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

AN old lady who died in Orange
county, N. Y. recently, had hid away
nearly $500 in gold, silver and paper, in
odd places, such as old singing books,
teapots, sugar bowls, chests, &C., which
her heirs took great pleasure in inEesti-
gazing, and wish she had done so some
more.
A lady in Berlin, has copy of the
Massachusetts Spy, or american Oracle
of Liberty, dated at Worcester, Wednes.
day, November q, 1875. She has pre-,
served it carefully for ffty-fve years.
1t contains twelve columns, which are
each 13 IL inches long and 3 inches
wide.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

WATCH No. 24061, STEM WINDER-
bearing trade mark UNITED States Watch
Co., Marion, n. J."-manufactured by
United States Watch Co., (Giles, Wales
Il Co.. has been carried by me three
months It's total variation from mean
time being one second.-NoAHD. PAYNE,
Publisher, Providence, R. l. Herald.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

The desire expressed in many demo-
cratic quarters just now to support Mr..
Greeley or Mr., Trumbull for president,
is very laudable on their part and we
hope will be encouraged 1t is of course
the wonderful fruit of the late elections,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

STATE OF VERMONT The Probate cou,t i,
DIST or WESTMINSTER S. and for said Distrie,n
d. SAWYER late of Townshend in said distrct n
ceased, Gpprrs ~ "
AoU are hereby notified that an instrument ",
porting TO be the last will and testament IN XII
deceased has been presented TO the court hare ~ IN
probate, and that said court will decide upon he N
lowance thereof at the session of said ronrt ~ h
held at the Probate Office in Townshend IN said as
trict, on the first WEDNESDAY OF January Isi9 i,
which time and place you can be heard in the preS
Uses it you shall see cause.
Townshend. Dec. q 1871 sa.si
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22
FARM FOR SALE /

SAID Farm il pleasantly situated upon the Con
necticut river. and on the River Road leading from
Westminster to East Putney lin Westminster, Vt.
about three miles from East Putney depot, contain.
ing about 80 Acres, suitably divided into Moving
Itlage and Pasturing with good and convenient
buildings, running water to House and Barn from a
never faiiing spring. Also nice Apple Orchard o.
Blood and Zenas Smiths on Putney West Hill Fol
further particulars inquire of the Widow CHARLES
nPHAM on the premises. or Of N. g. PIERCE in
Westminster, SARAH S. JpHAM
Westminster. Oct. 10Th 1871. IS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22
j. A. JILLSoN
Probate Courts-1879

STATE OF VERMONT, To whom i,
DIsTRIGT OF WEsrMiNsrER.ss. concern Ths Mv
lar sessions Of the Probate Courts fer said Dss
will be held, the year ensuing as follows viz AVN
inn of NJ. A. Wilder. in Rockingham on ths M .as
WEDNESDAY of December, March, June and w w
TENDER, az The Probate Office in Townshend. an '
hrst MEpS EspAf OF January April. July sSs
ton. on the first WEDNESDAY February, NAV W n
gust and November. All persons interested az as,,
govern themselves accordingly. WI
Given under my hand at the Probate Office in a..
shend in said District, Dec. l, 1871. tVsa'
ABISliAl ST0nUARD Ina
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

My FRIEND, stop that terrible cough
and thus avoid consumptive's grave by
using DR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. For curing all throat, broD-
chial and lung diseases it has never been
equaled. Sold by druggists. $50.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

The New York Herald says the
first blast for the Democracy in 1872 has
flashed in the pan by the fiat platform
of the New Hampshire democracy"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-12-22

The Prince OF Wales, whose death was
so much expected last week, has passed
the crisis of his fever, and is now recoy.
ering.