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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05
The.GeneraI and his Friends.

There was once brave ard patriotic
| general who risked his life for his coun-
try's cause, and so successfully led his
country's armies and fought his country's
battles, that a great political party saw
that it could retain power by making
him President of the United States
This party availe2 itself Of the Gener-
ais popularity, and achieved its object.
Nobody in the country ever supposed
that he was great statesman or great
politician, or that he was remarkably
wise in any respect, except in matters
relating to leather and war. We do not
know that he pretended to be wise in
anything but leather and war. He
thought, as greater men have thought,
that it would be nice thing to be Pres
ideut of the United States; and he has
done as we'll in that office, we doubt not,
as he has known how to do. On the
whole, he has done pretty we'll. The
country is fairly prosperous, and both
home and foreign affairs have been man
aged wisely. If he has shown any weak-
ness, he has done exactly what every
rational man expected he would do.-
The men who used him to advance their
party interests knew his faults just as
we'll four years ago as they do now, and
are morally responsible for every impol-
itic and unstatesmanlike act of his ad-
ministration, if any such act has been
committed, Indeed, they cannot fail to
know that the experience of the last
three years has done more to fit him for
the place he holds than all his life had
done previously.
Now, some of the politicians who were
so ready to use the General (who was
entirely ready to be used) are coming to
entertain a very contemptuous opinion
of him, when, in order to secure second
term of office. aud to serve his own in
terests, he proposes to use them To
these very virtuous and high-minded
persons the General is no better than an
heather man and a publican. Such
corrupt,weak unwise, incompetent, horse
loving, gift-receiving, undignifed, stu.
pid man as the General has become
We believe it was the elder Adams who
was called "a hoary-headed incendiary"
in his last political days, and Abraham
Lincoln, who was almost apotheosized
amid the ISLANDERS of mankind.
1t is possible that the fameof General
Grant, the soldier, will outlast his politi-
cal associations, but it seems pity that
our heroes must for party purposes be
forced into false positions, and have
their good names dragged through the
mire of political strife. Let US at least
admit the motive of the President in
using the party which elected him for
securing re election is as good as that
which induced that party to use him
at first, to advance their own interests,
when no study or experience of his life
had helped to prepare him for the du-
ties of his high Office. Still his friends
follow the way of the world and the
man who consents to be tool, must ex-
pect to be tossed aside when no longer
needed for use, or when change of tools
may seem desirable.-Dr. r. G.. Holland.
IN Scribner's for Apra.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05
NO CURE, NO CHARGE.
RHEUMATISM! NEURALGIA
$500 Will BE Paid {,

ITO ANY PERSON producing any Medicine able
Il TO show one third as many living, permanent
cures as DIR. FITLER'S VEGETABLE RHEuMAT-
10 REMEDY and a further reward of 500 for any
case of Chronic or InfamatOry Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, Rheumatic Ague, Sciatica and Rheumatism
Of the Kidneys Il iciU NOT care. This Rheumatic
syrup used Rtpariy only, pleasant to the taste,
and guaranteed free nom injurious Drugs 1t Is not
a Quaek Medicine. but the scientific prescription OF
Jos p. Filter. NJ. D.. Professor of Ioxieology and
Chemistry graduate of the celebrated University OF
Pennsylvania A, D.. 1888. whose entire professional
life has been devoted specially to this disease This
preparation under solemn oath Is conscentonsly be
lieved to be the only positive, reliable lniaihbie
specific ever discovered The proof that no other
specific exists is found in every community IN per
afflicted for many years past and still suffering.
II phBsiciHas could cure e. u specific did ertst fhis
roHld be fact that must be univ ersally ad
mitted. The oft deceived sufferer may wisely ask.
what security or evidence has he that DR.. Eiter's
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 afiiction this guarantee will state the exact
number of bottles warranted to cure. and in of
failure the money paid will be returned to the pa
tient. No other remedy has 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 by letter. gratis Afflicted cordial
y treated invited 10 write for advice 10 the princi-
pal office 45 South Fourth street Ph!ladelphia. Pa.
Dr. Filters Rheumatic Syrup i sold oy Druggists
Asssrs. JOHNSON BABRiII, Sole Agents.
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

A lady we'll known in Washington as
lobbyist, always accosts a stranger
with, " think | have seen you some
where" which often leads to clew for
her finding out the history of the party.
One evening she played off her usual
game on gentleman, who understood
her character, who replied, Most lik ely,
madam, for | sometimes go there.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

"CHoPPED" MUsIc.-I don't like
your chopping music, any, says Q. w.
Holmes. That woman-she has more
sense in her little finger than forty med
ical societies-Florence Nightingale
says that the music you pour out is good
for sick folks, and the music you pound
isn't. Not that exactly, bat something
like it. have been to hear some mu-
sic pounding. 1t was young woman,
with as many white muslin founces
round her as the planet Saturn has rings
that did it. She gave the music stool a
whirl or two, and huffed down on it like
whirl of soapsuds in hand basin.-
Then she pushed up her cuffs as if she
was going to fgnt for the championship
belt. Then she worked her wrists and
hands, to timber 'em, / supposed, and
spread out her fingers till they looked
as though they would pretty much cover
the keyboard, from the growing end to
the little squeaky one. Then those two
hands of hers made Jump at the keys
as if they were couple of tigers coming
down on a flock of black and white
sheep, and the piano gave great howl
as if its tail had been trod on. Dead
stop-so still you could hear your hair
growing. Then another jump, and an
other howl, as if the piano had two tails
and you had trod on both of 'em at once,
and then grand clatter and scramble
and string of jumps, up and down, back
and forward, one hand over the other,
more like stampede of rats and mice
than anything l call music. | like to
hear woman sing, and l like to hear
fiddler play, but these noises they ham
mer out of their wood and ivory anvils
don't talk to me. know the differ
ence between a bullfrog and a wood
thrush.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05
Vermont Central, Vermont & Can
ada Railroads.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT-C Commencing
w on Monday, DECEMBER rs. 1871.
TRAINS GOING SOUTH

w on Monday, DECEMBER 25. 1871.
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
Leave Bellows Falls S:27 A. NJ, 7:45 A. NJ. 2SO P. N.
Mail Train leaves Ogdensburg at 500 P, N. ST. Al
bans at $50 A. NJ. arrive in Bellows Falls, via.
White River Junction or Rutland at2l5 P. NJ. South
Vernon at 400 p NJ, CIRCUITS Corner at 490 p. NJ New
London t9;SJ Pm. connecting with steamer for
Night Express leaves ogdensburgh at 1900 NJ.
Montreal at $50 NJ, St. Johns at 450 P NJ. St Al
bans 20 P. n, arriving in Bellows Falls via White
River junction or kutiandl at $40 A. NJ. South YER
non at 4.45, 4. NJ Grouts Corner 5.l5 A, NJ, New
LondoI at II 05 A..
Mixed Train leaves White River junction at $50 A.
Train AS A. ". South Vernon, $40 4. NJ. CIRCUITS
Corner at 9.45 N. Connecting at Bellows Falls
with train for Springfield and New York, arriving
in New London at $40 P. NJ.
TRAINS GOING NORTH AND WEST.
Leave Bellows Falls at 45O A. N. il.5O A. NJ 5.S5. p
Mail train leaves Boston. at 7.3O A. NJ. Springfield i
at s0O A. NJ. New London at 500 A. NJ, Bellows
for Burlington, and st. Albans. Montreal. &C.. ar
riying in Montreal at 9.45 P. n and Ogdensburg at
II .i5 a. NJ, making connections for the West
Night Express leaves New Y ork at 500 P. NJ.
Springfield at $40, p, NJ, New London at 2I5 NJ,
Rutland.) arffFing in St. Aibans at SO A. NJ, Mon
treal at Y,4a 4. NJ. Qgdensburg at II. ~ P. N.
Grout's Corner 49, N. South Vernon at 400 P. NJ
land at $50 P. ". W. r Junction at $50 P. N.
Mixed trains leave Bellows Falls s. 40 A. NJ arriv-
ing at White River Junction at Has A. N.
Mixed Train leaves Bellows Falls at $50 A. NJ, ar
riyIng in Rutland at $40 A. NJ.
SLEEPING CARS are attached to the Night Trains
between st. Adams and Springfield ar Burlington
and Boston.
Connections at W. R. Junction wst rains on the
Northern N. H. and Connecticut and Passum psic
River Railroads at 0gdensburg with trains for the
west. at Rutland with trains over the Harlem Elk
tension Railroad, also with trains the Rensse-
laer and Saratoga and Railroads for Saratoga. Troy
Albany and the west.
Through Tickets for Chicago and the West for sal,
at the principal stations.
@. MERRILL. Gen. Sup't.
St.Albans. VT. Dec D. 1871.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

A teacher in school not a hundred
miles from Augusta, gave out the word
eucharist" in the spelling exercise, and
then asked one of the pupils to give the
definition of the word. Fancy the feel
iogs of the teacher when he asked,
docs it mean a frst-class euchre play
er ?''
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

It's no use talking about smoking's
shortening life" said Joskins to his wife,
who was trying to induce him to give up
the practice. There's my grandfather
now, who's smoked since he was boy,
and he's seventy-fve years DID," That
may be" replied Mrs. j., "but if he
hadn't smoked, he might have been
ninety"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

Among the replies to an advertisement
of music committee for a candidate
as organist, music teacher, etc." was
the following: Gentlemen-I notice
your advertisement for organist and mu-
sic teacher, either lady or gentlemen
Having been both forsevsral years, l of.
fer you my services"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

How many unfortunates have fallen
in war, said a spinster to veteran gen.
eral, who was also a veteran bachelor.
(" Not so many, madam as have fallen
in lovel' was his testy reply.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

Don't you remember the next word
in your lesson2 It's the word after
cheese. What comes after cheeseT-
+" Mouse" triumphantly exclaimed the
puzzled pupil.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

We hear a great deal about labor re-
form, but there seems to be greater
need of reforming some of those fellows
who don't labor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

A Vermont contemporary is in favor
OF keeping hens, for the reason that for
every grain Of corn they eat they give
peck.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

The world would be more happy il
persons gave up more time to an inter-
course of friendship.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05

Whoever wishes the welfare of others
has already advanced towards securing
his own.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05
Cheshire Railroad.
INTER ARRAN MEN T {.

Commencing Monday, Dec. 4, 1871.
EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Bellows Falls at $50 A
NJ, ACC. at $40 A. NJ, and MAIL. 2,20 p. Nj.
Keene at ass. 500 and 9,i5, A. NJ, and 3,20 p M,
Tor Fitchburg, Boston, Worcester, Lowell, Nashua
63iA NJ, $50 A. NJ. l2J6P. NJ, and 800 7. Nj. Bos-
ton s.S5, and 10 55 A, NJ, 2SO and 7Oo p. M.
Returning leaves Boston, at 80 A, NJ, MAIL, and
IL A. M ACCOM-. and $50 I, NJ, EXPRESS. Fitch
burg at 80 A. NJ, and l. 25 p. NJ. 735 p. NJ. Keene,
at H. NJ, BPS p NJ. and. 920 p. NJ. for Bellows
Falls Windsor. Rutland, &e, -
KEKsK. N. H.. Nov q. 1871.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-04-05
w. H. UPHAM.
BELLOWS FALLS. VT.
AMERICAN
AND FOREIGN PATENTS
r. III. ED ID Y,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.

For INVENTIONS, TRADE MARKS OR DESIGNS.
No. 76 State St. opposite Kilby St., Boston
4 FTER an extensive practice of upwards of thirty
n years. continues to patents in the United
States; also in Great Britain, France, and other for
egn countries. Caveats, Specifications. Assignments
and all papers for Patents, executed reasonable
terms with dispatch. Researches made TO determine
the validity and utility of Paten' of Inventions,
and legal and other advice rendered Ia all matters
touching the same. Copi of the claims OF any pa
ments recorded in Washington,
No Agency in the United States, possesses superior
facilities for obtaining PATENTS ascertaining the
patentablity OF inventions
All necessity OF journey to Washington to pro-
Patent. and the usual great delay there, are
here saved inventors.
TESTIMONIALS,
II regard Mr.. Eddy as one Of the most capable and
successfui practitioners with whom have had official
CHARLES MASON. Com'r of Patents'
. have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
they cannot employ man competent and trust
tcorthB and more capable of putting their applea-
tions in form to secure for them an early and fa-
yorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE, late Com'r. OF Patents"
"Mr. X. H. Eddy has made for me over THIRTY
applications for Patents having been successful in
almost every case. Such unmistakable proof OF
great talent and ability on his part leads to rec
ommend all inventors to apply to him TO procure
their Patents, as they may be sure of having the
most faithful attention bestowed on their cases. and
JOHN TAGYART.
Boston. Jan. l. 1872. . l-52
The Van Buren press., 1872-07-02
EI- Hiram p. Crozier, of Brooklyn,

E1 Hiram p. Crozier, of Brooklyn,
n. Y, says in his letter to Hon. Gerret
Smith:
Il learned Of you, twenty eight years
ago, that the way to bring the SHINING
Wing and Democratic parties to their
senses was to organize a new party for
human rights, and keep voting its new,
clean ticket on to victory. We were
successful. BY what logical path, or in
direction, can you longer remain in the
Republican party, and counsel your fel-
low citiz9ns to do so, when that party
has become unfaithful to most OF its high
trusts 1t is loaded down to the waters
edge with political knaves and tricksters;
carries it, convention by fraud and the
bayonet; sanctions gift taking and un-
limited nepotsm in the President, and 10
the embodied refusal Of amnesty to the
struggling people of eleven great States
of q common nation.
The Van Buren press., 1872-07-02
BALTIMORE CARDS.

N;,,,ou I hut
NETE the.urlersigpoa merchac VI, tick tick
w oNdssF, & ,rties MoNwe'l. l.'ittd y .ar, ."'~
W. Gg'ildres, " -sAIoW nrr
r. li'aht6. A, MEYER - mer
of Ark. or g numerical Agent, for lnc State
of Arkansas and the Indian Country, to
Sell Merchandise, Collect Monies, and
transact all business appertaining to said
agency, in this country.
All orders sent to us through him, will be
carefully and promptly filled.
The Van Buren press., 1872-07-02
rT A Wall Street Broker" writes

ET A" Wall Street Broker" writes
to the New York Tribune that there is no
combination in that famous locality
against Mr. Greeley, although the Grant
men 50 boast. He says moreover: I'VE
in Wall street are not in favor OF Mr.
Grant. He has, Of course, his support
ors, notably Henry Clews and Jay Cooke.
who make money out of it; but the gen.
eral feeling of Wall street Is not in favor
Of the Administration, as IL has been con-
Quoted for the past two or three years
We recognize the fact that there has been
deliberate effort to rob us through the
attempt to tax borrowed capital. We
recognize. also, the fact that the Admin.
istration has only been driven from this
deliberate effort through the threat Of the
Cincinnati convention. The tardy action
Of Congress a day or two before its ad-
journment under the threat Of Cincinnati,
is not likely to win us over to the other
side. In fact, we are more likely to en-.
courage Cincinnati. Since it has gained
so much for us, perhaps. il properly en-.
couraged, it may gain good deal more
The Van Buren press., 1872-07-02

~ What tree bears the most fruit TO
market Axle tree.
The Van Buren press., 1872-07-02

To MAKE HARb WATER Sort Take
one ounce Of fresh lime and stir it well
in bucket of water, and as soon as it
settles, the water will be soft and fit for
use, as 1t will drive all impurities TO the
bottom River water when muddy, is
better to drink by this process.
The Van Buren press., 1872-07-02
Col. WIN. T. BOURNE.

Formerly Of Fort Smith, Arkansas, VIII as,
sist me in the duties Of my Agency ! .,n a"n
ments of Cotton to the House of Messrs. f. l..
BRAUSs & Co, Baltimore. and will PERSONAL
iy guarantee TO shippers as much per pound
net. as they would receive by shipping 70
New Orleans or New York markets.
G. A. MEYER
Agent for Baltimore and Arkansas
The Van Buren press., 1872-07-02

Special notices double the above rates Edi-
tOrial notices 2oGsmHes per line for the first and
10 cents for eachup updditional insertion. All
transient advertisements cash in advance.
Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed
5 lines free, over five 20 cents per line.
Cards or communications of personal
character, if admissible at all. double the usual
ates and strictly in advance.
Announcing candidates, for Congress or
State offices, S2500. County officers, $1,000.
Editorial notices, 25 cents per line.
Yearly advertisements. paid quarterly, in
advance. Legal and transient advertisements
TO be paid for when left at the office.
All Job Work, to be paid for on delivery.
Ad lress all letters and communications to
J. S. DUNHAM, Editor and Proprietor
The Van Buren press., 1872-07-02

Es- The negro minstrels catch the
DRIFT of popular fe ling: Il say. Billy,
General Grant plays big gamo of bill
lizards. =" What game does he play.
Bachus - "Why, he plays the pocket.
game, sure
The Van Buren press., 1872-07-02
POETRY.
For theV. b. Press
TO A MOTHER
iN MEMORY OF t.LA II.

iS MEMORY OF r.iA n
"Let.e go the mornin ,oreaketh,
From the East the shatSws fee,
All in life and nature wsAeth,
Wherefore seek to fette mer
Let me 20, earth's sh,ss A. fleeing.
Heavens brigh, mel A.! sreets mine eyes,
Soon Ill,wake to hS'e tLsl,
Throust'the sa,f. IT, ,u,'1'ii ,''pa'i,o
LIE, me go. hi. eilsasS,.,,Il iGlRsys Z * sent.
wAics RfqAssh, RfqAssh ySr aGii Joy to me.
,tws ai@gaa1RI 1I,S ,9nlY, n Y,,,a 'Greelo and Brow
-, " afeIat~'instead Deii,T
/ No, y. President, we ~~"s
=. ~, - ""form narI der.
Which ", qr.. :. '1.~e,
Though SO swosI 70 ,,,spo 80 on. n -s
From the Heavenly lo.s, more dear,
m
Say not ever, you have lot me,
Though my face you may not see.
hongst the minsterng angels,
God may grant my place to be.
Think my spirit often near you,
Though with unseen form come.
Seeking e'er to draw you upward,
To that bright celestial home.
Balm, to soothe this pain of parting,
viii the Comforter bestow
Heavens blest morn /. DER me breaking,
Oh! my loved ones, let me go!
JuSr, 1872.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-09-02
STATE POLITICS..

The Reform Radicals held a meeting In An
derson Tuesday night, which was LARGELY
attended by white and colored citizens. Hon.
John Wilson was called 10 the CHAIR and JACK
Harrison, colored, requested 10 act as secre-
tary. Sueeches were delivered by Samuel
johnson, colored, Judge Orr and j. S. Murray,
ESQ in the order named. Messrs. Orr and
johnson gave accounts In detail of their action
as delegates to the Republican State Convrn-
tlon, and both Of them assailed the Moses
party in unstinted terms. Both asserted.
most unqualifedly, however, that a Demo-
cratic nomination for State officers would
reunite the two wings of the Radical party
and prevent The defeat of Moses and his
crowd.
The Carolinlan says that q Liberal Repnb-
llcan club will be formed early this week In
Columbia. several energetic young men have
taken hold of the matter and are determined
10 lend to Colonel Pearce, the resident mem
Der OF the national committee, their active
assistance in the organization.
An onti.Radlcal mass meeting Is held In
Anderson to day to consider the calling of q
county nominating convention.
Union County elects delegates to-day to
the Congressional Democratic convention,
which meets on the 9th.
On Saturday,. the 7th of September next.
there will DO In Bennettsviile a meeting of the
Republican patty, which will beaddressed by
Hnns. F. J.. Moses, Jr., j. H. Rainey, w. H.
Purvis end others.
There was an Immense Radical mass meeting
at Chester On Friday, which was addressed
first by D. T. Cnrbin, WHO was folle ded by R.
B. Elliott. A telegraph dispatch states that
the meeting endorsed the regular ticket.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-09-02

THE STOMACH As AN AvENGER.-For every
breach of the laws OF health that We commit
the stomach infllcts o penalty. Headache,
billodsnesa, nervous tremors, constipation,
collie, heartburn, nausea, debility and mental
depression, are only o few of the punishments
which an outraged stomach is capable OF I'M
posing upon us. To bring back this Vengeful
organ to Its normal condllon-to placate, In
vlgorate and regulate 1t, there Is nothing In
the Wide world 80 potent as a course OF Hos
letters Blttcrs. Under the operation Of this
beneacent vegetable corrective and tonic The
gastric juice becomes a pure and heallhiul
solvent and resumes Its natural flow. The
effect is the same on the hillary secretion,
and In fact on all the fluids of the body, and
the final result Is the removal ct every painful
or unpleasant symptom occaslonet by the RI.
bellious action OF the digestive organ.
sep2 .mWi3DGw
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-09-02

VESSELS FROM THE NoRTH.-A long spell OF
Winds from the south and Gains caused quite
a detention of vessels bound here from the
Northern cities, but a change to the east hav-
ing occurred, the feet are now arriving more
freely. Several of the vessels that expert
eneedhead winds all the passage, and, not
withstandlng, made fine trips, were the
sch06ner Guy r. Phelps, Captain Smaller, a
most excellent vessel and well. commanded,
from New YORK, consigned to Messra. h. F.
Baker & Co., and the well known packet
schooner Lilly, Captain Hughes, from New
York, consigned to Messrs. Roach & Moffett.
Some half dozen arrivals took place yesterday,
and with them was the superior schooner J.
a. stckney, Captain James Fooks, after the
AEe run of four days from Baltimore, con-
signed to Messrs. Street Brothers Il Co.