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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
The Last of the zouaves.

In my recent account of the review
held by Marshal MacMabon last month,
| remarked on the absence of Zouaves.
l was not then aware that there we're no
longer any in France. Since the war
they have returned to their original do
ties, which were those of colonial troops.
The empire imported them into France
as it did the Turcos those Sepoys of Al
geria. When those corps were intro
duced into the imperial guard, it became
necessary to have reserves TO give up
their strength, and so line regiments of
Zouayes were brought into French gar
risons to serve as nursery for the Zou-
aves of the guard. The late war did a
good deal to dissipate the exaggerated
prestige Of those semi Oriental troops.
AS for the Turcos, after Forbach and
Woerth they were reduced to handful.
Their European drill aud discipline made
then formidable to the Arabs, and their
desperate valor and ferocity rendered
them ugly opponents even TO regular sol
diers. But their value was greatly di-
minished by the introduction of long
range rifles. Excellent skirmishers,
their cat.like agility and speed and Zero
cious onset also made them terrible in a
bayonet attack when, regardless of death,
they charged home to break line of
square. But when such charges had to
be made upon troops carrying rifles that
kill at thousand yards and fire six
times in minute, the chief utility of
the half savage Turco was gone. 1t is
unlikely that either he or the Zouave
will again be seen figuring in European
war.-Paris dispatch to the London
Times.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
The Result mt the District Conven-

The Randolph Herald, published at
the home of Col. Meade, has the follow
ing sensible remarks;
We have no fault to find with the
result, for although we considered it our
duty to do what was in our power to pre-
vent the denomination Of Judge Pola nd,
we accept the result as expressing the
wish of the majority of the people for
the return of Judge Poland to Congress
and behind that wish so expressed there
can be, so long as republican form of
government exists, no appeal. If the
people wanted some other man to repre-
sent them at Washington it was in their
power to have said SO. We have no
sympathy for class who are always
finding fault with the nominations made
who either do not care or are too indiff
erent to attend the primary meetings but
choose to stay at home and then find
fault and grumble if things do not suit
them. In regard to the bolt it will not
amount to much, we think, for the can
didate they nominated, Hon. ID. G. Dem
ison, positively refuses to consent to run
on any bolt whatever. We have this
from Mr.. Denison and it can be relied
IN "
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

A snake at least fifteen feet long
and from four to FIVE inches thick was
killed near Reading, Pa, few nights
ago by a young man who had fearful
struggle with it. The next day grand
search for the body was made, bat in
vain. The same snake has been seen in
that vicinity for the past twenty or
twenty-five years. Their liquor must be
peculiar out there.
BY remarkable mirage near Buck
land, Va, recently, the whole city of
Washington, forty miles distant, with
the Potomac flowing by it, became Wis
ible in the clouds. The enchanting
scene lasted but few moments.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
The fnances of this state are in sucl

The finances of this state are in such
excellent condition, that we may reason
ably hope for reduction in taxes for
the next two years of even more than
was made by the last legislature. 1t is
also worthy of special note that our
state Treasurer has saved in the last
eight years, enough interest from bank
deposits, to nearly pay the expenses of
one session of the legislature. The peo-
pie will like to vote for such a man and
have the opportunity on the first of Sep
TENDER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

CALIFORNIA WHEAT ESTIMATES
The Sacramento Union of the Sd inst
says that the surplus wheat of Callfor-
MIA is variously estimated at from 49,
100000 to 100000 centals ior this
year, but is likely to fall below rather
than to be above the lowest figures
named. That would be somewhere about
100000 bushels, or about IA. 0O0,00O
English hundred weight. The amount
of wheat received at all British ports
last year was AZ 100000 ewt. from all
foreign countries, and even if the demand
is greater this year than last, as it prob.
ably will be, California will be able ts
supply three tenths of it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

State Finances

The st. Adams Messenger makes this
pleasing statement: vermont owes
not any man, or if it does it has on hand
more than enough to pay him. Last
year the balance of liabilities over as.
sets was more than 100000, 1t has been
overcome, and there is now a balance of
assets of upward of $4,000. Some $780,
600 of our bonds are not due till Deem
Der next, $4,000 are not due for two
years, and $4,000 are not due for four
years. The holders like to keep them,
and it is next to impossible for the
Treasurer to buy them in even at such
times of distress as the last years panic
brought, and the result is that he de.
posts in the leading banks of the State
the surplus accumulations, awaiting the
time when they will be needed, and af.
fording a great advantage to the bust
ness interests of the State. 4
During the last eight years this model
Treasurer, John A. Page, has credited
the State with nearly $4,000 received
for interest on bank deposits, and that
is what none Of his predecessors did"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
EXPENSES.


There remains due on the tax of last
year the sum of 5,671.
The Agricultural Fund, which arises
from the proceeds of lands voted the
State by Congress, for the support of the
Agricultural College, amounts to $135
300 This sum is invested in the regis.
tered loan OF the State, and the interest
for the year, $500, has been credited
to the income account, and paid to the
treasurer of the college on the order of
the auditor.
The current liabilities and resources
of the State are as follows:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

The State election for Vermont occurs
this year on the first day of September.
Outside of few localities the vote will
probably be light and considerably less
than in 1872 when we were in the heat
of presidential election. This is not,
however, the true doctrine of good gov
eminent. Every freemen should feel it
to be his duty to attend the polls and
there give expression to what he desires
in the State government for the two
years ensuing. Absence from the polls
often lets wrong men slip into Office, and
further on we must submit to wrong pol
icy, extravaganza in the use of public
money, de-, as a consequence. We are
not now speaking in a partizan sense, but
merely that it is the duty of the voters
of ell parties, as they honestly value
good government, to attend their pri-
mary meetings, as we'll as the State cleo
ton, and there see that good nomina-
tions are made.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

- In the first district convention, af-
ter it was plain that Col. Joyce had a
majority of the delegates, Mr. Wizards
friends very handsomely withdrew his
name and joined very cordially in the
nomination of Col. Joyce by acclama-
f,ap
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

The democracy Of Illinois have split
on the financial question, and each wing
has called state convention to be held
at Springfield, Wednesday of next week.
One goes for hard money and the other
for initiation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

A SAD STORY The Times and Dis.
patch of Reading, Pa, gives the follow
ing touching story in its issue of the Sd
inst:
" An affecting drowning scene occur.
red on the Schuykill Canal, opposite the
Gross Keys hotel, in Bern township. A
little girl, five years of age, children of
Mr.. Gehrich, were crossing over small
bridge, when, it is supposed, one of the
boards gave way and the little girl fell
through. Her brother caught hold of
her, and meanwhile both cried for as
sistance. The little fellow held on as
long as he could, and then remarked. Il
am getting tired | can't hold on much
longer. The brave little girl replied :
Let me drop and no one coming to
their relief he was compelled to do so,
and she fell into the canal. Finally Mr..
james Reichenback heard their cries and
hurried to their assistance. He Jumped
into the canal and got the little girl out,
but relief came to late, and she was dead.
The distress of the parents, especially
the mother, can be better imagined then
described. No more affecting scene has
ever occurred in that township, and we
doubt whether in the county,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
Railroad Accident
F1vEpERsoNs KILLED AND MORE WOUND

ED.
A disastrous railroad accident occur
red about four miles from Richford
across the line in Canada, Thursday
morning of last week, on what is called
the South Eastern railroad, on what
is called the night train from Boston to
Montreal. In the township Of Sutton,
P. O., a bridge had been washed away
by the heavy rain storm of the previous
night and into this chasm the train
plunged. The engineer and fireman
were killed, also G. S. Harris, the assis-
tant superintendent of the road. Two
others, one little girl of fveyears were
also among the killed. Two or three
others have since died of their injuries.
Those in the Pullman car were not in
jured. The cause of this disaster is at
tributed mainly to section man who
knew of the lost bridge but did not
properly flag the expected train.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

A church in fremont, Ohio, was
struck by lightning during funeral ser.
vice on the 18th inst, and about doz-
en- ladies standing in the vestibule we're
Frustrated in heap, some Of them being
severely injured.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

The Mobile Register is engaged in
hrlng the Southern heart; and promises
to meet the Civil Rights bill with cold
STEEL and to give "white renegades T"
he first taste of the point"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
EstaIe of Enoch Neihsf

STATE OF VERMONT. In n
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER, IS. hell !
said District, on the 5th day OF aug
Jeremiah Barton, executor Of the "
WhIHEkBEE. late Of RocklngnA.--.
trlet' deceased, presents his admin,lssts'.
Tor examination and allowance W.
ordered by said Court, that said seegg.'
g q session thereof, to be held a W
Wilder in Rockingham in said D., 91 I
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF SEPlI -
persons interested. by publication q I
weeks successfully in the Below
newspaper published at Roekinghs y. |.
said time appointed for hearing. tbal I
pear at said time and place, and shes
they may have. why said account ~ n.
lowed, and such decree made. b{r , N
test, 80 SIS G. B. kDDl
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

FAST TINE" Goldsmith Maid " out
did herself at Rochester, on Wednesday
of last week, making a mile in 2 14a
Prominent horsemen, however, have
since denied this and claim that her
quickest time is 2.17.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

The democrats of this district will hold
a convention at White River Junction,
on Friday afternoon of this week, to
nominate candidate for congress.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
E.tate Of yncsb ChaI

STATE OF VERMONT. } Ths
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER, IS } -.
trlct Of Westminster, 10 all pelIs,s-.,
the estate of JACOB CHAPLIN, p
ster, in said District, deceased
YOU are hereby notified t1st y !
Il writing. purpOrting 20 be the ~ 4 Z,
meut Of JACOB CHAPLIN. late o.
said District. deceased, has been h.s.
for Probate, BY Sarah Chaplin, ~. - -
named and that said Court vii ~ -
Probate Of the same, at q session -.
at the Inn Of NJ. A. Wilder N = m
said District. on the FIRST ~ =
SEPTEMBER. A ID. 1874. at WIZ 4
you may be heard in the Dremis@
cause.
sS.Sl CHARLES B. Eppl.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

= A lady in Detroit Mich horse
car handed twJ-doIlar bill to a man
near her to pass to the driver to pay her
fare, and to receive the change, He
folded the bill up, put it in bis vest pocket
and deliberately got off the car and
walked away. The lady was so taken
aback by his GOODNESS that she hadn't a
word to say until it was too late to pur-
sue the fellow.
The vintage of California this sea-
son will, it is estimated, amount to TO-
OOO,OOO gallons, against 100000 in
1873 and $500, 900 in 1872.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

The citizens of Keoknk, Iowa, are
raising money BY voluntary subscription
for the building of boulevard around
their city.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

In Missouri, after 1876, every voter
must be able to read and write. The
date for Florida is 1880.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

The republicans of Grand Isle coun-
ty have nominated Asa Reynolds of AL
burgh, for reelection as senator.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
DIANo FoRTEs AND Oh

The undersigned i agent t9T y
Church q Co.'S PIANO FOh ta.sssss !
Also second hand Piano fories
for new ones. pIANt
Will furnish a First Class - J.
for LESS MONEY than any - i :
ton. These instruments can DC rs =
Bridge Street
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
state Treasurer's Report.

We give below the report of the trans
actions of the State Treasurer's Office
during the fiscal year ending August /,
1874:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
Horrible Indian Crime.
Cornwall, May, 1874.

OMAHA, Aug. IA shocking muir
der accompanied by torture was perpe-
trated in lonely spot in Colfax county
in this state on Sunday. A number OF
Indians, supposed to be Pawnees, camped
near homesteader's cabin, and two
squaws went in search of food. They
came to the house when the man was
absent and went through it, in spite OF
the wife's remonstrsnces. Finally they
attempted to take away the family pro-
visions, to which the wife objected. The
two squaws beat her over her head. Just
then the husband came in, and seeing
is wife wounded. took his gun and shot
one of the squaws The other squaw
ran to the Indian camp and reported
what had been done. Twelve of the In
dams then entered the house, captured
the homesteader, skinned him, cut his
hands off and his heart out. A large
party of pursuers has left West Point in
search of the Indians, but it is almost
certain that they will not find them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
costireness the So nrce Of ni.ease.

1t causes Piles Headache, Dizziness. Biiousness.
Sour Rising, Oppression of Food. Low Spirits
Worms Indigestion. etc. DR. HARRIS0N's PER
ISTALTIC LOZENGES warranted to cure all these
and every form of Dyspepsia. and the only for
Piles. either bleeding blind all outward APP
plications are only time and money wasted; Trial
box. 30 cts Large box % cts. mailed free for this
last price.
DR.. HARRIs0N'S ICELAND BALsAM,
a splendid cure for COUGHS, H0ARSENESS. and
all THROAT and LUNG complaints For sale By
e. S HARRISON & Co, Proprietors, No. / fremont
Temple. Boston. and by all druggists, spn-S2-35
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
FOR MOTH PATCHES, FRECKLEs

and Tan ask your Druggist for perry's Moth and
frecke Lotion which is harmless and in every case
i lIf Or for his Improved CoMED0NE and
PIMPLE REMEDY, the great SKIN MEDICINE
for Pimples, Black Heads or Flesh Worms or con
suit B. Y: PERRY the noted Skin Doctor. ~ Bond
Street. New York. n.l6-4I
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21
Cheshire Railr0sd
w N TER ARRANGBA

COMMENCING Monday, Jal5 "
EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Bellows
NJ, ACC. at 7.05 A. NJ. and MAIL, 81
at 4:55. 500 and 7.56. A. NJ. and S.8.K
for Eitchburg, Boston, Worcester u
and Intermediate Stations. Arrive ~
$50 A. NJ. $50 A. NJ. IA. NJ. and Y
ton SIS. and 11.25 A. NJ. 40 P .Ail.,i
Returning leaves Boston, at Is
lilo A. NJ, ACC. and $50 7. NJ. ~
burg, at ga A. NJ, and l ,25 P. N u "
keene. at 1850 A NJ, 400 A. NJ. y ~ \,
for Below Falls. Windsor RutlIIlglvi 4
Keene. N. H.. July %, 1874.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-08-21

Among the leading items of expense
covered by Auditors orders are the fol.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-09-28

RE GrLaln-Polilieai aud 0iher-
pise.-Mr. Editor:-T understand that
you have been paying Glenvillc an
other visit, and as a matter Of course,
was we'll treated. l am sorry you did
not extend 1t farther, and partako Of
the hospitality Of your country friends
also We owe something to the editor
Of Tue DEMooRAr, for tho pleasure We
have found perusing your paper, and
would like to have an opportunity 10
.quare accounts.-[t has been ex-
cessively warm and dry here for son Q
time; but the late rains have changed
the temperature considerably. The
late corn needed dry weather awhile
yet, but our grass needed rain worse.
u understand that one Of our old
est citizens, Mr.. William Stulnaker,
died yesterday at De Kalb, in bis
ninety.second year. He was for many
years one Of the foremost men Of the
county, aud We have lost valuable
citizen by bis death.-Evorything is
quiet in the line Of politics. Wilson
will poll q heavy vote in this county.
Even our Republican friends cannot
swallow the principles pcrsonifed in
Golf without choking on the woody
heads Of bis pets aud puppets. He
stands no chance out here. Knotts, the
candidate for the Senate, is very popu.
lar, and will poll not only the entire
Democratic vote, but many Republican
ones. They do not like the company
Scott keeps. however good his asser-
lions and promises. Captain Camp
bell. l believe, has q clear field as yet.
| understand, however. that the Re-
publicans, knowing how hopeless it
would be to run one Of their own party,
are trying to induce the Rev. Huffman
to announce himself as an "indepead.
enf' candidate. This is the same ship
Scott sails in, aud It's destination this
tall up Salt River. Tho Democrats
arc satisfied that the experience and
ability Of Captain Campbell will place
lin second 70 mono in usefulness as 4
legislator; and they will not forget that
heis the regular nominee Of their par.
,y, and the representative of their
principles; while Huffman, should be
consent to run, IL be will not represent
Republican principles, mast encourage
The disorganizing element 10, Democra-
~ through which alone Republicans
hope to gun their lost power. proscrip.
ton laws aud all, with alittle Civil
lights added. But, Mr.. Editor, you
know tho material Of which our De.
nocracy is made. Gilmer county has
yet to give It's first majority to an sin.
dependent" candidate. We have also
an election to gil the office Of Sheriff,
The two candidates are Fletcher Holt
Republican, and Samuel Hays, Demo,
orat. Both hold the Office at present
and l suppose wO arc to vote to SCI
who, goes out. Both arc good men, bu
We DO not like the taste Of the formers
politics. Wishing TINS DENocRAi
man subscribers, and an abundance o
success, | remain, Yours, DO,
STRAIGHT OR.
De Kaib, September 10.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-09-28
Ey FRoM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ET FGoM GLESyILLE-Co CONCERNING
School Matters, d,c,-Dear Wolf: We
have been having quite lull after SC
much circus, politics and court, and ev,
erythipg appears dOubly dull. Even
politics has ceased to be a matter Of auy
excitement; bat what there is is dc.
cidedly Democratic in It's color-pure
white.-School matters have not died
out, however, and the teachers Of Gil
mer county have been organizing a
Teachers Association for tue purpose
Of improving themselves in the art Of
teaching, and enlistipg interest in the
cause OF education. Their FIRST meet
ing, which was held in the hall Of the
Chenille State Normal School, on the
9Th inst, was quite success, both as
to the number present and the nature
Of tho exercises. The examination
for teachers was held on last Friday.
With the following result Miss Ella
Shock and Rev. Harvey Golfer obtained
number one certificates; Mr.. Elliott
Chenoweth, W. s. Stump and Miss R.
3. Hays. number two, aud Jasper
Norman, T. O. Gillespie and VIM. 81 .
Bennett numb three. Tho next aud
last examination will DO held on the
10th Of October. The supply Of teach.
ers in this county will DO limited this
year, as most Of them are attending the
Normal School, where they will con.
tinue until It's close, 10 next June. II
you have any to spare with you, l
think they can get employment here.
The Normal School opened on the
14,h with very fair prospect, and its
rapidly increasing numbers being rep.
resentatiyes not only from adjoining
counties, but from those at o consider.
able distance from US.
Yours, &c 49,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-09-28


Duncan, Of kentucky Tor nearly all thu
years that this world has yet known, tht
farmers have been followers rather than
leaders. But when to-day ! look around !
when | think Of what has already been nc
complished In other States, and what Is
likely 'ere long to be done in this, my heart
swells within me, and know that words
would fall me were 10 attempt 70 express
my admiration for the good which this or
ganization Is silently but surely accomplish
Ing, hold that II those who arc now In
charge Of the noble ship will but stand to
their posts like men, and that for little
while, harbor Of safety Will be reached,
and the golden age Of Agriculture will begin.
To those who are not members Of our or
der, my language may sound like an e1ag.
GRAFTON but those who have entered the
temple and paid their vows know that am
safely within III limits oftruth,
Ia the prosecution Of our great design as
GfangeIs, We khould affiliate with all those
who are willing to lend US aid, who will do
for US what we want done but as Patrons,
we are under the most solemn obligations TO
identify ourselves with none Of the political
pariles'o the country. The moment we do
this, dscori will creep Into our ranks.
Many OF our best friends will turn their
backs upon US. Our enemies will rejoice.
The Granger star Of hope will set to rise no
more, and the funeral knell Ofthe movement
will DO associated with disgrace as well rs
death.
In conclusion, permit me TO say that our
order Is yet IN It's infancy, aud II remalnsfor
US TO cSndnctit on lis perious road, cnyir-
oled with dangers and leading We know not
whittier. But with firm reliance on the
protection Of our Divine Master, may we
ever labor onward, and with patience await
the coming Of the future.
Hon. q. s. Callihan, Of the State
Grange Of Missouri, was next intro.
duccd, and gave an eloquent exposi-
ton Of the doctrines Of the Grange,
and viudiCated It's purposes. In con.
clusion, he rendered, In behalf Of the
Order 10 Missouri, fraternal greetings.
Various other addresses were deliy.
cred, and were we'll received.
A noticeable feature of the day was
the uncxccptionable good order that
was maintained throughout the day,
and the magnificent preparation that
was made for SO large concourse Of
people. Yet all were filled. and
many baskets Of fragments gathered
up
The meeting was grand success,
ana will do much toward advancing
the Order to that favorable cOnsiderar
ton which ofright belongs to it from
all good men. Allthat were present
will agree on having spent a glorious
day, and that it will DO pleasant to re.
member these things hereafter.