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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

If anybody desires to know what a
wife may be to her husband, with what
pure unselfishness and devotion she can
give up everything that she has to his
service and find noble happiness in do
ing it; what support and comfort she
can be to him under the inevitable sor.
rows and misfortunes of life how mag
nificently she can inspire him to fresh
exertions, and stand as bulwark be-
tween the adverse world and himself
any one who wishes to comprehend all
this need only to read the story of Mr..
Disraeli's married life. 1t will be found
that in such case the devotion is not
all on one side. The affection of good
woman kindles the noble qualities of
man, and he will repay her devotion
with lofty fidelity. Ii Mr.. Dsraeli had,
as he once said, the best of wives" he
on his part proved the best of husbands.
Till the last day of her life he paid to
his wife those attentions which are too
often associated rather with the romance
of youthful intercourse than with the
routine of married life. When he rose
to the highest point of his ambition, the
only favor he would accept of the
Queen was coronet for his wife. He
was scarcely ever absent from her side
until the dark day when the fast friends
were to be parted. She knew that she
was dying, but refrained from telling
him so, in order that he might be SPAR
ed the pain of bidding her farewell. He
also knew that her last hour was at
hand, but kept silence lest he should
distress her. Thus they parted, each
anxious to avoid striking blow at the
others heart. The domestic lives of
public men are properly held to be be-
yond the range of public comment
but in an age when marriage is the
theme of ridicule from " leaders of pro-
gress it may be that this passage in
Mr.. Disraeli's career may be pondered
with some profit by the young.-Aaan-
tic Monthly.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

To Fry OYSTERS. is no dish
more easily cooked or so often spoiled
as fried oysters. Drain your oysters
thoroughly (they should be large and of
the best quality,) then put them into
cracker crumbs; have eggs sufficient for
the quantity, well beaten and seasoned
with pepper and salt turn each oyster
round in this liquid, then cover it again
with cracker crumbs. and lay it on
dish large enough so that each oyster
shall be separate. Have some of the
finest lard or butter hot, the hotter the
better, SO that it does not burn, into
which plunge your oysters few times.
and as they are we'll Drowned remove to
dish and throw over them a napkin.
not close cover.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

GA PLEASANT DAY."-The Danbury
News says: Among the large number
gathered at the horse sale, Friday, was
Col. H., who is, as our Danbury readers
well know, very deaf Alongside of him
stood young man, a stranger, engaged, i,
as was the Colonel, in watching the sale.
During lull he turned to the Colonel
and politely observed: "a pleasant
day." The Colonel saw the movement
of his lips, but of course heard no sound
and not wishing to lose what might be a
matter of vital interest, he said, What's
that?" 1T is pleasant day" repeated
the young man, suddenly realizing the
dreadful insignifcance of the statement.
F." | did not quite hear you" explained
the Colonel, leaning forward with anxi-
ETY.. The young man turned very red,
and looked as if he was about to descend
into the bowels of the earth. 81 said it
was pleasant day." he again stammered,
raising his voice and shivering at the
sound. The Colonei's hand went up to
his ear, Really, sir" he said in bland
manner, | am afraid you will have to
speak little louder" The young man
grew redder than ever. How gladly he
would have turned and fed; how bitter
ly he regretted not keeping the informa,
ton to himself. But the Colonel stood
waiting: aad raising himself by his toes,
the young man shrilly screamed at
is pleasant day" The Colonel heard
this, and promptly coincided, and the
young man retreated amid the encour-
aging smiles of the populace.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12
The Yellow Cottage.


BY MARION DOUGLAS.
Mid fields with useless daisies white
Between a river and a wood.
With not another house in sight.
The low, rooted yellow cottage stood,
Where /.
Long years ago, a little maid.
Through all life's rosy morning played,
No other child the region knew;
My only playmate was myself,
And all our books, treasured few,
We're gathered on a single shelf;
But oh
Not wealth king might prize could be
What those old volumes were to me
On winter nights bes ide the fire.
In summer. sitting in the door,
| turned. with love that did not tire,
Their well-worn pages Ger and o'er;
Inme,
Though sadly fallen, il is true,
Their heroines all lived anew
One day. about my neck ruff
Of elder flowers with fragrant breath,
/ was, with conscious pride enough
To suit the part, Elizabeth;
The next,
Bnsnared by many willy plots.
| sighed. the hapless Queen of Scots
Where darting swallows used to fit,
Close to me ON some jutting rocks.
Above the river l would sit
For hours, and wreath my yellow locks,
And trill
A child's shrill song, and, singing. play
1t was a sirens witching lay.
On Sundays. underneath the tree
That Overhung the orchard wall,
W hile watching, one by one, TO see
The ripe, sweet apples fall.
/ tried
My very best to make believe
l was in Eden and was Eve
Oh golden hours when 1, to day.
Would make a truce with care.
No more of queens, in bright array,
| dream, or sirens fair:
In thought,
/ am again the little maid
Who round the yellow cottage played.
Prom ST. Nicholas for December
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

ABIDE WITH ME.-This beautiful
hymn was written by Henry Francis
Lyle, an English clergyman, who died
at Nice, some years ago. The manner
in which it was composed is thus told in
the Christian Weekly: 1t was the au-
tumn of 1S47 the gloom of winter was
already settling upon the coast and the
pomps of decay tinging the leaves. The
pastor, who was now preparing to leave
the parish, and who seemed like one al
ready lowering over the verge of the
grave, determined to speak to his dear
people once more, perhaps for the last
time. He dragged his attenuated form
into the pulpit and delivered his parting
discourse, while the great tears rolled
down the hardy faces of the worshipers.
He then administered the Lords supper
to his spiritual children. Tired and ex-
hausted, but with his heart still swelling
with emotion, he went home. The old
poetic inspiration came over him, and he
wrote the words and music of his last
song. He had prayed that his last
breath might be spent, swan-like."
In song that may not die.
and this effort was to prove literal an
swer to his prayer. The poem composed
under these interesting circumstances
was the we'll known hymn chant begin
ming:
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide:
The darkness deepens, Lord. with me abide;
When other helpers fail and comforts fee.
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

CURIOUS LETTER TO A QUEEN.--The
journals of London publish a curious
letter from the king of Portugal, ad-
dressed to the queen on the occasion OF
the adventure which recently befell her
Majesty and the two princes, her sons
PALACE OF CAscAEs, Oct. A.
Very high and excellent Princess ID.
Maria Pia, of Savoy, Queen of Portu-
gal, my dear, well-beloved and greatly
esteemed consort, |, Don Luiz, King Of
Portugal and the Algarvos, &C., send my
compliments to your Majesty as to her
whom | especially cherish and love the
most. Desiring to give your Majesty q
public testimony of the respect and graf
itude l feel toward you for the courage
which you recently displayed in assisting
with the greatest devotedness and manly
spirit in saving the precious existence OF
the Prince Royal and Infante Don AL.
fonso, our august and dear sons, who,
having been overtaken by waves on the
shores of Maxilkeiro, near the town of
Cascaes, were in imminent danger of
drowning; and wishing, as an affection
ate father and as King to give your
Majesty an authentic proof of the great
value | attach to that signal service rem
dered to such dear pledges of my heart
and of the future happiness of our
realms, present to your Majesty gold
medal as distinction and prize accorded
to merit, philanthropy and generosity,
and which will be handed to you with
the present letter. Very high and very
excellent Princess d. Maria Pia of Sa-
voy, Queen of Portugal, my dear, we'll
beloved, and highly-esteemed spouse,
may our Lord hold your Majesty'a per.
son in His holy keeping
Your very affectionate husband,
II
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

A lawyer from the country once en-
tered the court Of appeals while Daniel
Lord, Jr., of New York was arguing a
case, and inquired of Mr.. Charles O'Con.
nor, who was sitting near by, who that
was addressing the court? Mr.. O'Con.
nor, whose feelings must have been net
tied by the course of the argument, re.
piled; That is Daniel Lord, Jr.. and he
puts the Junior after his name so he NAV
not be mistaken for the Almighty
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

ST. NICHOLAS December num-
ber of Scribner's new magazine for boys
and girls is excellent. 1t is full of illus
trated stories and poems, everything
good for the delectation of little peuple.
1t is evident that the conductors Of this
magazine we're not secured at venture,
for never were stories or theme more
apropos the tastes of the young. Our
Young Folks is to be united with St.
Nicholas and what a world ofgood things
lies in prospect for the youth and children
of our land, when the force of Trow-
bridge, Aldricb, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
Mrs. dag and other favorites of the
Young Folks is added to the literary
corps of st. Nicholas. Truly there was
never time when the minds of the
young we're so successfully catered to as
the present. Terms of St. Nicholas for
1874, $500. Published by Scribner &
Co., 654 Broadway, N. Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

HARPER's MAGAzING for December
has FIVE profasely illustrated articles,
four,prose sketches and one,a poem. The
number opens with "The Water Ways
Of New York. The author, with an art
ist, made summer trip from New York
to Buffalo in canal boat, and with pen
and pencil they here give the results OF
their journeyings in graphic and inter
esting paper. Ralph Keeler, the man
who once travelled in Europe on five
cents day, contributes " Around Lake
Luman," the illustrations of which are
very fine. Nordhof writes again upon
" Northern California" and the usual
variety of stories, miscellaneous articles,
&C., with the editorial departments, fill
up very excellent number of very
excellent magazine. Harper & Broth
ers, Franklin Square, New York.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

The Chinese have taken to largely
adulterating their teas. In London
there are 100000 pounds in bond
which have been condemned as unfit for
consumption, and notices have been Civ
en- to merchants in China that all spuri-
Gus teas will henceforth be destroyed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

PETERsoN's MAGAZINE is, withou
question, the cheapest, of the really gooC
lady's books. 1t contains, every year
one thousand pages; fourteen steel en-
cravings; twelve colored, double-size
steel fashion plates; twelve colored Ber
lin patterns twenty-four pages of mu
sic; and more than hundred noveletts
aud original stories by the best American
writers. Yet the price is only two dol
lars. To clubs it is cheaper still. Thus
five copies, eight dollars, or eight copies
for twelve dollars or twelve copies for
seventeen dollars. To toe person getting
up either of these clubs an extra copy is
given as premium, and also superb
five dollar engraving for framing, " Not
Lost but gone before" Specimens OF the
magazine are sent, gratis, if written for
Now is the time to subscribe, or to gel
up clubs for 1874. Address Charles j
Peterson, 800 Chestnut Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

STATE PRIsoN.-Tbe Windsor Jour
nal says that woman, about twenty
years of age, recently entered upon her
fourth term in State Prison-she having
completed her third term only about
three months ago. This time she comes
from Burlington, on sentence of two
years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12
postrY.
Friendship.

ruddy drop of manly blood
The surging sea outweighs,
The world uncertain comes and goes,
The lover rooted stays.
i fanced he was fled.-
And, after many year,
Glowed unexhausted kindliness.
Like daily sunrise there.
My careful heart was free again,
y friend, my bosom said.
Through thee alone the sky is arched.
Through thee the rose is red;
All things through thee take nobler form.
And look beyond the earth.
The mill round of our fate appears
A sun path in thy worth
Me too thy nobleness has taught
To master my despair;
The fountains of my hidden life
Are through thy friendship fair,
II. W. Emerson.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12
SEPTEMBER 1e, 1878,
NEW sToREi

Ny Store is about done and is now considered to
be the Best Store in the village and have the best
assortment Of Crockery ever offered in this place
and at as low prices any one is selling the same
quality. 0. E.MCODS- a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12
CHAMBER SETsl

xL99wls LN9w = the time TO get your cHAMBERsETS At
a.. essle prlces. Only $50 and Ssl set Cali and
ble. - sVon' over leMns Phelps sta
Bellows Falls. Nov, 4, 1873. iADEH' agent
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12
AT COST!!

NEW LIV ERY ABLE!
Having opened LIVERY and FEED STABLE,
at this place (seeond building North of the Bank
shall hope to merit a share of public patronage.
will furnish Teams TO responsible parties. car
passengers in directIcn, at reasonable rates
Horses left with me for longer or shorter time,
will be well cared for in new and well ventilated
apartments.
Parties wishing to purchase or sell Good Horses.
find it for their interest to call at my Stable.
Ii. S. FROST.
Bellows Falls. July II, 1872 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12
Birds. Birds =

n +. WOODS has just received lot Of GERMAN
" CANARY BIRDS, SPLENDID SINGERS, sold
easronable CAGES Of all kinds Tor sale. 4.
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ChrOnOS :.

n z. WOODS has Just received large lot Of
" PRANG'S CHROM0S for sale, and he invites
all to see them. thewill be sold Low. l6
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12

ID W. TAFT, Photographer,
L. BELLOWS FALLS. VT.
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Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
The darkness deepens, Lord with me abide
When other helpers fail and comforts fee.
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-12-12
business Cards.

EREDW. PIERCE, Druggist and Apotheca,
K ry CHESTER DEPOT Vt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08

SECOND hand Pianos for sale or rent at rcason-
able ratcs.-Inqulrc ut this Office.
FoR REST.--A handsome room over Mellick's
Drug Store, Market Square. Impure Of H. B.
Masser.
wASTgp.-A young man desiring to learn the
jewelry business, will find good situation at the
jewelry establishment of Thad. S. Shannon, in
Sunbury. Good references will he required.
WHY not secure the best investment that can
be obtained The possession of n reserve en-
dowmcnt will afford cash return In 10, IS, 20,
% or so years, larger than can bc procured from
any other source. For full particulars, apply to
the officers or agents of the Metropolitan Life In
surance Co., 3l9 Broadway, y. T., aud l.. NJ.
Yodcr, Sunbury, Pa.
DoN'T pay two prices when you eau &c, goods
at Il small profit. At D. A. Finncy's store,
Market street, hut price prevails, and goods
of the best quality can be purchased ut astUi-
iShingly low prices. His stock consists of every
variety of Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Groceries.
Notions, Boots and Shoes, and Jcwclry. The
assortment is complete, being selected with the
greatest care. No charges are made TO show
goods-ln fact it is pleasure to Mr.. Finney to
show what a handsome stock he has on hand.
N.aClcS ana gentlemen ale invited 10 call anu
make u full examination before buying else
where.
". II. MmLEH's Excelsior Boot & shoe Store,
continues to attract the attention of the public
fy the excellent Boots and Shoes sold at his cs-
taDshmcnt. His Trunk department is com
pletc, and every style of satchels, valises and
trunks can be had at the most reasonable prices.
FUREKA.-When n young man purchases hat
Of Samuel Faust, the popular halter, he ex-
claims, truthfuy, too, 81 have found tia
fashionable and seryiceable hat. Mr.. Faust has
all styles of fashionable hats and caps, and eve
re- ore, both old and young, who will visit his
store, Market street, opposite Monument
Square, FSunbury, will be well pleased with a Sc
lection from his large and varied assortment.
Nowss THE TIME.-A splendid assortment OF
stovts tin-ware, brass kettles, porcelain kettles
for putting up fruit, glass jars and cans Of all
descriptions have just been received, and are Of
fered for sale By J. B. Reed, Third st. All are
invited to call and secure chance for the cook
stove TO Be dTawn.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08

THE iMltonidn says the ccrgymcn of Sunbury
have laid themselves open to the charge of ne
glect of duty by the entire neglect which thes
have shown towards the condemned murderer
Perry Haas. This young man is almost dead
from Consumption and his days will soon be
numbered. Yet, during all the time of his I'M
prisonment not Minister of Jesus Christ in
Sunbury has called to ask after the welfare of
his soul. "And in that day the Son of Man
shall say depart from me never knew you. |
was sick and in prison and ye visited me not
inasmuch as We did not to the least of these my
brethren yc did it not TO me-"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08

RACEs.-The summer meeting at the Danyile
Agricultural Fair Ground, a. Danvtlle, Pa, will
take place on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of next wees. a number Of the best
horses in the country, have been entered for the
racing and some good tr6nirg nay be expected.
The premiums run up to a ssS I ). Jacob kfes-
mer, the lessee, is arranging = sveryfhlpg
pleasant to all who may atterd. SZtc-sion.i .icksts
vii! be issued by the N. r. Central and 'Piils. y
Reading Rail Roads, ifsnf nc week ~ the
noes ... -n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08

LIST OF letters remaining in the Post Office ut
Sunbury for week ending August 9, 1878.
c. II. Bibbc, Andrew Baysel, Horace Connel-
ly, Peter Dunkeberger, Jack Gilinger, q. Hous-
man, (2), Michael Hought, David Houden, Il.
Johnson Benjamin Kriegbaum, Aberson Meyer,
Miss Catharine Miller, John p. Miller, NJ. Maher,
John lyon, Ann NJ. Rynan, john 2. Smith,
Richard Walsh, Isaac VI. Wentzel, Miss Adc
Wilkison, Robcbert G. Wilson.
Persons calling for any of the above, will say
"advertised.' J. J. SMITH, =. VI.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08
The Con Fession of an Invalid.

Published by warning and FOR tlic benefit of
Young Men and others who suffer from NERVOUS
DEBILITY, LOSS OF MANHOOD, ETC., supplying the
means of self.cure. Written by one who cured
himself after undergoing considerable quackery,
and sent free or receiving postpaid directed
cnvclop. Sufferers are invited to address the
author. NATHANIEL MAYFAIR,
June Il, '73-Gm. Box 1873, Brooklyn, y. Y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08

ADMITTED TO Practice James McDevitt,
ESD, was admitted to practice in the several
Courts of this county on Tuesday last. The ex-
amining committee consisted of Hon. j. B. Pack
cr, Hon. A. Jordan and S. =. Wolverton, Esq,
before whom he passed very creditable exami-
nation, and was highly recommended to the
Court by the Committee. Mr.. McDeyitt was a
student of 5. b. Boyer, Esq. He a young man
of close application, and will make good coun-
scllor. We wish him success in his professional
career,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08

GREAT EAsTERS.-On account OF The enor-
nous crowds which are daily in attendance UPON
its mammoth managerie and circus, the man
agement are compelled to announce three per-
formances in Sunbury, and in all other towns, at
ten, two and sesed o'clock, making the grETd
parade "a; nine instead of ten as advertised. Tte
morning exhibition is especially adapted to la
dies and children, as they can avoid the jam Of
the afternoon and night entertainments.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08
Business EoeaIs.

SEWING MACHINES AND COTTAGE ORGASs.-
,iss Caroline Dalius Is the agent for the sale of
the best Sewing Machines in existence, viz THE
Improved Grover & Baker, and Domestic,
which are constantly kept on hand, and sold at
reasonable prices. She is also agent for the sale
of the celebrated Silver Tongue Organs, ana the
Frantz IL Pope Knitting Machine. Call and see
them. Office Oh Market street, east Of the rail-
road.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08

FIRES AT SHANoKIS.-On Thursday of last
week, the slaughter house of II. L. Rogers and
Geo. w. Metz, at Shamokin, caught fire caused
by a kettle of talow, which was being rendered,
boiling over into the fire. The building was
entirely consumed. Loss about $4,000. No in
surance.
On Friday last, the Planning Mill of D. C.
Smink, In Shamokin, was consumed by fire,
caused by fire getting into lot of shavings.
The loss Is estimated ut from eight to ten thou
sand dollars. No Insurance.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08

j. B. IRwIS, of this place, for long time
running passenger engine on .he P. & f. R. R.,
has been appointed road foreman Of engines on
the susquehanna Division, Shanokin Division,
d, II. W., and P. r. coal engines on L. d B.
roads. The appointment is one 8! the best and
most deserving that could be made.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08

EIorEMENT IN NoRTnU 10
o'clock on Monday evening last, young gentle
men of this place, whose living advances to-
wards the idol Of his heart had been sternly OPP
posed by the cruel parents of the object Of his
affections during the past two or three years,
displayed his pluck (Which we will here state
was not superior to that of the young lady, who
trailed the way from her home to the livery sta
BILE through alley and rain, robed in white, at
which point she met her intended lord ) and drove
to Sunbury, and gossip has il, the couple took
the cars Mt that place for Chester county. 1t
appears the serenity of the courtshlp of this
young couple disturbed throughout the
whole term by the father of the daughter. 1t
was stated that the young man was on one oc-
cason while holding sweet communion with his
sweetheart, copiousy treated to cart-whip crack.
er dessert, which of course added fuel to the
attachment, and made the young couple cling so
much the closer, and eliminated as above sta.
ted. northumberland Press.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-08
FueaI aaairs.

Ice CREsM FEsTIvAL.-Our readers will please
remember that the Lutheran congregation at
Stone Church, Lower Augusta, will hold festi-
val commencing on Thursday evening, August
14th, to continue through the week. Ice cream,
whortleberries and other delicacies will be furn-
ished. All are cordially invited to attend.