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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-30

was no pulse at the wrist The action OF the heart
was very intermittent, and was constantly dnilsh-
ing in force. He had not asked for water or been
willing to drink it, since his stay ut Dr. Choates Du'
during Friday he asked for it frequently.
On the whole he suffered little, and seemed
to have no moro than the ordinary rest
essness which accompanies the last stage OF disease
He made occasional EXPLANATIONS, but many OF
them. in consequence of his extreme weakness ana
apparent inability to finish what no began were
unntellgible. About noon, however, he said quite
distinctly and with some force, IL know that my
Redeemer liveth" During the day he recognized
various people, bis daughter many times, the men,
bers Of his household at Chappaqua, Mr.. John X.
Stuart and Mr.. Reid. Up to within half an
hour of the end he occasionally manifested ID
various ways his consciousness of what was going
on around him, and even answered in monosyllables
andntelgently, questions addressed to him. About
halfpast three he said very distinctly, 1T is DONE
and beyond Yes or No in answer to questions, this
was his last utterance.
His younger daughter, Miss Gabrielle, was with
him through Thursday evening. Throughout Fri
day tho elder daughter, Miss Ida, was in constant
attendance, as she had. been during the whole of
his illness and of Mrs Greeley's before him. Other
members Of his Chappaqua household were present
with Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart and few other
friends. Nothing that science or affection could sug
gest was wanting to ease the last hours The win
try 4jght had fairly set in, when the inevitable
hour came. Without seighs were running to and fro
bearing to Chappaqua the nearest telegraph station
the latest bulletins which the thousands Of anxious
hearts in the great city, nearby kept demanding
Within, the daughter and few others stood near
the dying man in the adjoining room sat one OF two
moro friends and the physician. At ten minutes
before o'clock the watchers drew back in reverent
stiffness from the bedside. The great Editor was
gone-"n peace after so many struggles; IN honor
after 80 much obloQuy"
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PRICE FOUR CENTS
FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.

THE CRISIS OVERTIME PROPOSITION OF TBn
GOVERNMENT IN REGARD TO MINISTERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY ADOPTED-sPEECu OF PRES
IDENT THEIRS.
VERsAnLEs, Friday, Nov. a. 1874
After long and excited debate this afternoon tho
Assembly by vote Of $40 Yeas TO 33i Nays approved
the resolution proposed by Minister Dufaure.
Before the close Of the debate President Theirs
eloquently addressed the House for an hour and
half. He acknowledged the Assembly's sovereign
constituent power, condemned Socialist doctrines,
and impressively affirmed his belief in God He do
clared that he remained faithful to the Pact Of Dor.
deaux, and claimed that he belonged TO no party.
He admitted that be personally in favor OF
constitutional monarchy, but added: "The mon
archy Is impossible. We have republic. Let rs
make it conservative" He denied any share in tina
political opinions of the Left, and closed with the
declaration that the duty Of the Government was
frmness, moderation. and impartialty toward all
parties.
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TROUBLE ON THE RIO GRANDE.

MArAMoRos, Nov. ga few days ago q
soldier OF the garrison Mer. in alteration shot
and killed citizen and wounded his child. The friends
of tho citizen demanded Of the civil authorities the
arrest Of the soldier The civil authorities declined to In
terfcre, and referred the applicants to the military
authorities.
These latter refusing TO surrender the soldier 10 the
civil authorities the citizens and made at
tack the barracks, when twelve persons KILLED
and wounded on both sides-
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MEXICO.

THE RIVAL RAILROAD PROJECrs-DTsCUssIoN IL
AND OUT OF CONGRESS.
MEXICO, Nov. 16.-COngress has decided TO
devote the Of Thursdays and Fridays to the dis
cussion Of the clauses in the rival railroad projects re-
lating to the concessions asked from the Government
Much feeling is manifested in tho matter by the men,
bers Both Gen. Rosecrans and Mr.. Plumb, the repre-
sentaiyes Of the rival roads, have strong aud able sup
porters in Congress and the press Col Scott ana 1s
friends have written President Lerdo that the money Tor
Rosecrans is ready the moment the concession ls
granted. The partsans OF Mr. Plumb are sangaine OK
success, owing the fact that smaller subsidy "a &C.
malded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-30
IN MEMORY.
A MEETING OF THE LIBERAL CLUB.

MEETING OF THE LIBERAL CLUB.
The members and friends of the New-York
Liberal Club are requested to attend special meeting OF
the Club at Pmpton Hall this evening, to pay the
proper tribute to the memory Of its beloved President
Horace Greeley"
4 RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE LoToS CLUB.
At O meeting of the Directory of the Lotos
Club held last evening" the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
ResoIred That have heard with the deepest regret
OF the death Of Horace Greeley the founder ana tor
many years Editor OF THE EEwYoRR TRIBUNE, q life.
long and earnest aborer in behalf OF human liberty and
social progrees that in this sad event Journalism In the
city of his adoption ard throughout the whole country
sustained rreparable loss ana tha MS career
may cited shining example OF the great good that
may be wrought by unweared devotion to the highest
interests OF civilization.
esOlred That tender most heartfelt sympathy
TO relatives and personal friends OF the deceased
and trust that the deep which has fallen upon
them will be mtigated by the remembrance or the many
great and good works accomplished In his long aud
ment but Is equally that Of his country and OF the whole
human race.
AT WASHINGTON.
4 WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Frequent inquiries
were made to-day by all classes IN regard to Horace
Greeleys health and much sympathy was expressed In
his behalf report Of his death being in circulation
early this evening, and having reached the President
he and his family as token Of respect did not attend
OUrps gwen py tue secretary
of State and which they invited, but sent note
explaining the cause Of their absence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-30

LONDON, Friday, Nov %, 1874
Parliament has been further prorOgued until
the 9th OF February TIE trial Of tie suit OF Hepworth
Dixon against tho propretors OF The Pail Nal Gazette.
to recover damages for alleged libel. brought TO
conclusion, to-day. The Jury awarded the painu1 dam
ages to the amount OF one farthng.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26

ANOTHER MYSTERY What mystery
is this? One cold night about New
Years, cry of fire was raised in Mount
Bethel, little town about seven miles
from Plainfeld, over the Springfield
Mountain, in Somerset county, n. j. A
building over hundred years old was in
flames. 1t was occupied by a German
farmer named Beust He rushed from
the burning building, supposing that his
family were safe. He missed one Of his
daughters and ran back into the house
TO save her. He had caught her in bis
arms and was making his way to the
door when the floor gave way and both
were burned to death. Since then the
ruins of the house have been removed.
The mansion was built in the old fashion
ee style, with huge ire-places in two OF
the rooms, the chimneys sloping toward
each other, and joining before reaching
the roof. Walled in the cavity between
the two fire-places human skeleton in
perfect preservation was discovered. An
old flint lock musket stood at its side,
and two rusty knives lay atits feet. The
musket is of the old British pattern. 1t
is supposed that the remains are those of
Tory soldier who met his death at the
hands Of the Colonists during the revo-
lutt n. The Oldest inhabitants are un-
able to explain this mystery. The re-
mains of the father aud daughter we're
also found 10 the ruins.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26

THE SIN OF Borrowing TROUBLE
Such q habit of mind and heart is wrong
because it puts one into a dependency
that i'll fits him for duty. planted two
rose bushes in my garden the one thriv-
ed beautifully, the other perished.
found the dead one on the shady side Of
the house. Our dispositions, like our
plants, need sunshine. Expectancy Of
repulse is the cause of many secular and
religious failures. Fear of bankruptcy
has uptorn many fine business, and
sent the men dldging among the note
sbavers. Fear o! slander and abuse has
often invited all the long. beaked vul,ures
of backbiting. Many Of the misfortunes
of life, like hyenas, flee if you courage
ously meet them Tdfmadge.
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Tears.

There's tear in the eye. all unbidden it comes
In response to quick sympathy's call;
o check not the gathering drop at its source,
Let il flow ior The sorrows of all.
There's tear in the voice that words cannot ex-
press.
Which moves feelings beyond our control.
And the sweetest of singers witL0n it, alas
Cannot touch the deep springs of the soul.
There's tear in the heart which sorrow reveals
That is born with us never to die
Tis a grief which will haunt us in happiest hours
Mith unsatis6ed iongings we sigh.
Yet although we can find no pure JOY upon earth.
And ali pleasures are kindred TO pain,
We know that deep longings bring deepest delights
We aspire though we may not attain.
Dtoiphfs journal Of Music.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26
5Aiscellamu.
The Outside Passenger.


Pierre Raymond was engaged 10 jamie
Martin and his eleep was troubled by
dreams about his idol He dreamed thai
they were in a dark woods, of close
grouped funeral hemlocks and spruce
jamie was struggling in the ever tight
ming folds of a huge boa constructor with
human face, like that of Lindley Grey
a discarded lover of JAMES while he
striving vainly to cry QUITO hasten to
her assistance-seemed paralyzed in ev-
cry limb, hel lpless and motionlcss as a
marble statuel
He woke, bathed in cold perspira
tion, with painful sense of the vivid
ness and reality of the horrible vision
which had oppressed his dreams.
Surely something had happened to Ja-
ME. Surely some dark peril hung threat
eningly over her future.
1t was some time before reason and
common sense came to his aid sufficient
ly to enable him to laugh at the unreal
chimeras, yet he hardly felt safe, the
next day, until he had taken jamie Mar
tins home in his way to the office, learn
ing from the good boarding house keep
er that Miss Martin was quite well p
I'll think will see her for minute
if she will receive me-" be said.
Mrs. Reeves came back presently
Would Mr.. Raymond walk up to Miss
Martins sitting room ?"
jamie sat on the floor, hurridly turn
ing things into her trunk, in the midst of
chaos of feminine belongings.
jamie surely you are not going
away r' said he.
"I must, Pierre. Ihave Just receiv-
ed telegram from my step-mother, who
is very i'll, and wants me to come to her
at once. | must travel night and Gay,
or it may be too late"
Let me see the telegram"
jamie gave him the slip of paper, and
he read:
Your step-mother is very i'll not ex-
pected to live. Come to her at once. A.
MONTAGUE"
"And who is this A. MontagueY
Pierre turned the paper over and over
in his hands.
jamie" said he. care you not acting
little rasbly? Wait until you hear
more definite tidings"
Until my step-mother is dead? Oh,
Pierre, she was so kind to me when poor
papa was taken away, and the little
children will need my care sorely."
But, jamie ="
There is no use in wasting words,
Pierre. l must go by the noon train"
"Where is it p
ain Darnellsdale, twelve miles from
Courtfeld. l go as far as Courtfeld by
train, and then take the stage"
"When will you reach there" ?"
AT midnight, if we meet with no de.
lays"
jamie" said Pierre determinedly, al
shall go with you"
Indeed you shall not, Pierre" said
the little damsel resolutely, and flushing
up to the roots of her hair. L will go
alone"
Il do not think it safe, jamie"
"What nonsense, Pierre" she cried,
laughing.
"But listen to me dearest" and urged
by some strong irresistible power, Pierre
told jamie the story of his dream. She
laughed more merrily than ever.
"Now am determined that you shall
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26


SUICIDE OF JEALOUS YOUNG WIFE.
"A most distressing case o. suicide oc-
Cured near Gosport, Ind. A young
and very estimable gentleman named
Davis, who had been married but short
time, and whose marital relations had
been OF the most delightful character.
! received an invitation to attend coun-
try spelling-match few miles distant
from his residence. He informed his
wife of the invitation, announcing to her
that he would attend, inasmuch as he
had many personal friends whom he
would meet there.
1t seems that the wife was greatly ex-
cited at this announcement; and it has
since transpired that this excitement was
the result of u foolish fit of jealousy, she
imagining he only desired to attend the
school that he might firt with some of
his former young lady acquaintance
She told him if he went she would blow
her brains out, and he would find her a
corpse when lie returned. Mr.. d., how
ever, treated her threat as a piece of ba
dinage, not giving it second thought.
This was IN consequence of the pleasant
life they had so far lived together, their
happiness never having been marcel by
an unkind word, or, as far as he knew.
even thought. He therefore mounted
his horse and rode to the school house.
He returned about ten o'clock at night
when, upon entering his residence, he
was horrlfied to find his wife lying in a
pool of blood upon the floor, part OF
her skull blown off. She had too fear.
fully executed her threat. The wound
was inflicted, with revolver, which.
from the powder marks upon her face,
must have been held close to the fore.
head. The lady was an intelligent, hand.
some woman. Her rash act has almost
driven her husband TO insanity. They
had been married but five weeks, and
were apparently greatly attacked TO each
other. The sad affair has created pro-
found sorrow throughoutthe entire neigh
borhood in which the unfortunate family
lived.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26

Gen. SHERMAN AS A LAwYER.-The
curly judiciary of Kansas transacted bus.
mess on equity principles. A good many
justices were like necessity, they knew
NJ law but they generally did justice
about as we'll as our courts.
A case was tried in 1867, in which
General Sherman, who then resided on
farm in what was then Calhoun county,
WIS employed as an attorney. The Gen
eral came i'll with an immense pile of
law books and his precedents well select
ed. He expected to try the case before
Squire Gibbs as good lawyer should,
and had taken the case more for the pur-
pcse of aiding neighbor in what he had
been made to believe good case, and
to relieve him from injustice, than for
any fee.
The jolly Old justice came into court
and announced the case for hearing.
The General said the plaintiff was ready.
A long, lank, lean looking genius who
stopped string Of cattle and log wag-
on in the street, and stuck his whip with
twelve-foot lash behind the door, APP
peared for the defense. The testimony
was heard, and General Sherman deliy-
cred his argument and presented the law
in the case in an able manner, as {. good
lawyer would. He read from the COM
mon law of England, and cited cases in
the reports Of several American states.
The bush-whacker followed him, and rid
iculed his preccdents and secuted at his
books. He said it was an insult to the
court to read from "the common law of
England" and declared that If VIC
were compelled TO take any OF that aris-
toeratic British law" he wanted the
very best Her Majesty had, and none
Of her common law" That was enough,
the justices face was set and the General
lost his case. 1t was the last he ever
tried in Kansas. He left and Kansas
lost q medium sort of farmer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26
Honor Your Business.

1t is good sign when man is proud
of his work or his calling. Yet nothing
is more common than to hear men fnu.
ing fault constantly with their particu.
lar business, and deeming themselves I'M
fortunate because fastened to it by the
necessity of gaining livelihood. In
this men fret, and laboriously destroy all
theircomfortin ;hewoik; or they change
their business, and go on miserably, shift
ing from one thing to another till the
grave or the poor-house gives them fast
grip. But while occasionally man
fails in life because he is not in the place
fitted for his peculiar talent, it happens
ten times oftener that failure results
from neglect and even contempt of an
honest business. A man should put his
heart into everythii g that he does. There
is no profession that has not Its peculiar
cares and vexations. No man will es-
cape annoyance by changing his business.
No mechanical business is altogether
agreeable. Commerce, in its endless va.
riteies, is affected, like all other pursuits
with trials, unwelcome duties, and spirit.
firing necessities. II is the very wanton-
ness of folly for a man to search out the
frets and burdens of his calling, and give
bis mind every day to the consideration
of them. They belong to human life
They are inevitable. Brooding over
them only gives them strength. On the
other hand, a man has power given him
to shed beauty and pleasureon the home
liest toll, if he is wise. Let man adopt
his business and identify it with pleasant
associations; for Heaven has given US
Imagination, not alone to make us poets.
but to enable all men to beautify home
ly things. Heart.varnish will cover up
innumerable evils and defects. Look at
the good things. Accept your lot as d
man does a piece of rugged ground, and
begin to get out the rocks and roots, to
deepen and mellow the soil, to enrich and
plant il. There is something in the most
forbidding avocation around which q
man may twine pleasant fancies, out Of
which he may develop an honest pride
Manufacturer Gad Builder.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26

A clergyman meeting Barnum, the
Snowman, the other day, after inquiring
for his health, physical and spiritual,
said: " Barnum, | always liked you -
YOU are good fellow, and / trust wo
shall meet in heaven" "Oh l"said the
imperturbab!e Snowman. with a twinkle
ia his eye. +" l have ne doubt VIC shall-
ii you are there" 1sss
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26
poetry,
Come.

Come TO me when the earth is fair
With all The freshness of the spring,
When life fills all the liquid air.
And when the woods with music ring;
When all the wakening flowers rejoice.
And birds remind me of your voice.
Come to me when the summers heat
Is strong he breeze of spring TO kill;
When gardens with perfume are sweet.
And when the languid noon is still;
Come when the opened buds disclose
The glory of the full-blown rose.
Come TO me when the summer fades,
And all the roses sweets are dead.
When autumn robes the saddening glades.
When purple heather turns TO red
Come to me when the wrinkled leaf
Falls like the tear OF constant grief.
Come chiefly when all warmth is lost.
When autumn TO stern winter ields;
Come when the bitter edge of frost
Shrouds all the veIdure If the felds
Come when all else is dai k and drear,
1hy presence then is doubiy dear.
w. II. Pollock.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26
The Fairy Time.

'Tis the hour Of fairy ban and spell
The wood-tiek has kept the minutes well.
H. has counted them all with click and stroke,
Deep in the heart of the mountains oak,
And he has awakened the sentry elve
Who sleeps with him n the baunted tree,
To bid him ring the hour of twelve.
And cali the fays to their regery;
Twelve small strokes on his tinkling bell,
Twas made of the white snail's pearly shell,
Midnight comes and all is well
Hither. hither. wing your way
'Tis the dawn Of the fairy day.
= Drink.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26

Father, did you ever have another
wife besides motherf" No. my boy =
what possessed you to ask such ques
tion? Because saw in the old family
bible where you married Anne Dominy
in 1885. and that isn't mother, for her
name was Sally Smith"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26
Matrimony Extraordinary.

An entertaining article entitled Ste
ny Weller's Widows. appears in the
Chester (Pa) Republican, from which
the following is an extract:
Another very eourtable widow was
a young lady, of Washington, Pa. She
became engaged TO man named Rob-
ert - in 1856. Her father, however,
objected to this match, with one of his
clerks; and when the young lady receiv-
ed tempting proposal from wealthy
suitor, the paternal influence soon effect.
ed marriage, despite the former en-
gagement. In less than three months
her husband was killed by kick from a
horse. Robert was a second time then
suitor, but delayed the important ques-
ton until fifteen months had ELAPSED.
when to his horror she informed him she
was engaged. In three months thereaf-
ter she was married. Two year, elapsed,
when the married couple removed to Sy-
racuse, n. T., where among the victims
of the cholera, when the pestilenceswept
that city, was the second. Robert again
sought her hand, and when year had
elapsed, was ON the eve of declaration,
when 10 he received an invitation to
her wedding. Her husbands business
was found to be in such q stale that to
avoid immense losses she married the
surviving partner. Shortly after, sho
removed with her third husband 10 De-
troit, Michigan. A few years elapsed,
when herself and husband were ON O
steamer that was wrecked near Buffalo.
The husband perished, and the wife es-
capped solely through the exeriions of
friend who was on board. His gallantry
inspired such sentiments in her breast
that she married her preserver few
months after her third widowhood. The
happy pair removed TO Pittsburg, where
the husband was engaged in mercantile
business. Thither Robert, still cherish.
ing his first love, followed them.
One day as he was passing her hus-
bands store hesaw a terriblecommotion.
Rushing in he beheld the mangled corpse
Of tina. gentleman on the floor. A tierce
of rice in being hoisted to an upper sto-
ry, had fallen through the traps, killing
him instantly. Anxiously Robert in
nuirad ;r any ono bad baan Govt - -,
form his wife, and was told that the
book-keeper had just gone. Rober. start
ed for Allegheny City, where The deceas-
ed had resided, at the top of his speed.
The book-keeper was just ahead Of
him, and, from past experience knowing
the virtue Of prompt action and appre-
hendiug that the clerk had designs on
the widow, he ran for dear life si,le-by,
side. The race continued until they
reached Hand street bridge, where the
clerk was obliged to stop to pay the tolls
while Robert, commuter, passed over
without stopping. Reaching the house
Of the widow first, Robert told the heart
rending news, and in the same breath
made a proposal of marriage. He was
accepted. True to her promise, after
year of mourning she became his wife
As all her husbands had died wealthy,
Robert was comfortably fixed after all.
The case is remarkable example of
what pluck and perseverance will do for
a man, while at the same time it teaches
a lesson on the danger of delay.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26
.CRoCERIES AND PROVISIONS.

5. cRAGIN. has bought H. A. Cooper's stock Of
kIocerics and will continue the business at the old
stand opposite the depot. Feeling grateful for the
past would solicit share of your patronage in the
Bellows Falls. Vt. Sept. LIST. 1870. s
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-01-26
HAIR WORK.

AIDES wishing HUMAN HAIR in --latest Styles
- - can get y at ]. A. yILLS0N'S HAIR-DRESS-
lNG hOOM,. such As Waterfall Curis, Back Curls
Erizzss. aud Switches. limitations. Frencn CurIs !.
Braids. Rats and Linen Switches.