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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16
Flogging in the English Penal Col
Onies.

| obtained an order from the govern
or of the Jail to be present few weeks
ago while three prisoners who were un-
dergoing sentence received punishment.
The doctor was there, too, but beyond
a few casual remarks that passed moth
ing was said / looked around, and at a
glance | saw the machinery-if it may
be called so-which formed the sole fur
niture of the yard. On the right stood
small wooden kind of shop, which,
with the opposite side of the jail yard
formed narrow recess. In this stood
the triangles, round about which the
ground was void of grass, and green with
damp. The triangles are horribly sugges-
tive things to look at, three leaning poles
converging at the top, and firmly planted
iu the ground. Two ofthem face out into
the yard, their bases being on the same
straight line. Across this and between
them lies broad board, pierced with
holes, through which strap hung loose
ly down. Higher up on each pole was
similar strap, another and at the foot
Of each again. On the left stood power
full fellow-who / learned was the public
executioner-st stripped to his shirt, which
was rolled up on his arms, and displayed
an extraordinary mass of sinew and
strength. Beside him, on the ground
was a box in which was ranged the instru-
ments of punishment-th "cat O. nine
tails" There were several different sizes
long, knotted, white-thonged things
with short handles like stock whip,
only covered with cloth to keep them
from slipping in the hand
THE FIRST VICTIM.
Turning TO the warden the governor
gave some orders, and the next moment
a man was let in through the iron gate
which closed behind him. He was
middle aged, hard featured, fellow with a
sullen face made more repulsive by being
clean shaved. This is the first time"
the governor whispered to me, adding the
offence of which he was convicted and
sentenced to be fogged. The man look
ed at the executioner fora moment and at
his order commenced to strip. Divest
ing himself of his hat, coat and shirt he
was led to the triangles and the straps
passed around his wrists, ankles, and
waist. 1t was impossible to move. He
shuddered for a moment as the cold air
swept across the yard. twenty-five,
cried the warder standing by, and the ex-
ecutioner took up one of the heaviest
" cats " from those in the box. Stand
ing about six feet behind the prisoner a
little to the left he passed his fin gers
through the nine tails of the whip, which
with rapid movement he then brought
across his chest, high up above his head
with horrible swish, and down with
the whole force of his arm on the cul-
prit's back. There was a shrek of ag-
ony, and in livid blue lines like cords
the flesh stood out on the poor wreteh's
shoulder. " One cried the warder, and
again the catswung high up in the air to de-
scend a econdtime. The piteous moaning
which followed the first blow gave place
to another shrek intense and long, the
deep blue lines turned red, and blood
oozed out through dozen different cuts,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16
EVERY KNOWN IMPROVEMENT

is embodied in this machine making it by far the
most simple. durable and efficient Knitting Machine
ever placed in market. 1t is so arranged that the
work easily and quickly set MP. and will make any
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! hand. 1t will also narrow or widen to form any
shape or garment required, dneluding stockings or
| completed and usilg from u to 200 needles.
Thus the following articles, with scores Of others
Mittens, Leggins Wristets, Gloves Scarfs. Tides.
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Mats, Skating Caps, Aghans, Breakfa Shawls, Nu
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Covers Hoods. Ladies, Gentemens and Children's
Underwear of every kind, &c, &c.
red in an infinite variety of designs in form. color
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AS the yarn is not strained at all in knitting it
may be rayeled out and knit over again. fifty times
SOCKS NEW HEELS OR TOES, OR NEW FEET.
II desirable and any old garment, when worn out
over into blankets or any of the other forms SO use
ful in a family,
No argument is now required to convince the pub
lie of the great value of Sewing Machines. And
when the capacity of BlCkkORD'S KNITTING
MACHINE. with its wide range Of usefulness, be-
comes well known and appreciated by the people
It will take its proper place beside the sewing ma
chine, as an equally useful, profitable and indispen
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a new field of attractive labor to all, in which
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A great advantage of our improved machine Is,
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Having secured from the Patentee the EXCLU-
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these machines, have made adequate prepare
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for them.
For full particulars, prices, sc, call at the manu-
factorp send for circular. Address
BICKFORD KNITTING MACHINE
MANUFACTURING CO,
BraHIe6oro, w.
B, ID HARRIS, President.
G. +. THOMPSON, Trea asurer.
j. L. SlMONDS, Mfg. Supt, T-l9
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Il
and the skin began to peel in strips ac-
ross the back. Two, and again the
terrible instrument came down. Shrek
after shrek rent tbs air The sight was
sickening-horribls. As each blow was
dealt the prisoner writhed in agony at
the triangles, and then the lash fell for
the last time and the straps were loosed
that held him Returned, away weak and
faintand scarcely recognizable as human,
disgraced and marked for life
AN OLD OFFENDER.
His place was soon reoccupied by an
other whose appealing looks told only too
plainly what he suffered. He would
have resisted were it any use. He had
been there before, knew what it was, and
would have given life almost to be re-
prieved. Stripped and strapped to the
triangles, unlike the prisoner before him
he turned his head over his shoulder and
watched his executioner. There were the
marks of former fogging on his back
black spots and lines-left there six
months before. He tried to be brave
and bear it, but it was no good; the swish
sounded once more, the horrible, knotted
cords swept cuttingly across his back,
and with a burst of agony he broke out
in long-continued shrieks. One of his
legs got twisted with cramp. He tried
to stay the lash for minute-any thing
for me-anything for one moment Of
peace. But there was none the pit
iless lash descended till the sentence was
carried out. Then, when it was over he
went away muttering thanks to God, as
with bent form and tottering steps they
led him to the cells. 1t was the last time
he would enter that yard-and that was
his sole relief
BOY IN AGONY.
There was one more victim-a mere
lad, sixteen years of age. | had heard
him convicted the day before in court of
an offence he could scarcely know the
nature of He was good looking little
fellow with clear skin aud bright blue
eyes. He looked upon it..all as thras-
ing at school, walked forward with
light jaunty step, and stripped as cool
ly as though he were going to plungein
to the river. They strapped him upand
then there came the order once again
+" Twenty-Five. The executioner took
up lighter cat, with thinner thongs than
those he had used before. 1t whistled
for moment in the air, the fair white
skin of the boy was walled, livid and blne
There was sudden jerk of the body
that made the chest expand and the ribs
stand out more prominent. A second
blow, and still no cry. He was game
and would see it out. At the third the
pent up suffering burst out, and with
yell | shall never forget, the lads head
was thrown back, and he wrenched at
the wrist straps till they almost cut the
flesh upon his arms Once more an
other blow-again each followed by
heart-rending cries. Another -" For
Gods sake! Oh, Christ God Let me
go!" Therewas quick, choking, gasping
sound. His head fell back, and all was
silent save for a horrible surging in the
throat as each blow fell upon his tremb-
ling back. They loosed the straps and
led him from the yard scarcely conscious.
Thank God, it was over $50 that is
how they fog, said l. Yes; it isn't
pleasant, is II" and we left the place.
NeaC Zealand Paper.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16

Coleridge once said a very sharp thing.
He was addressing political gathering,
and being hissed, retorted "when on
the burning embers of Democracy you
throw the cold water of reason, no won-
der that they hiss"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16

An absent-minded gentleman, writing
a letter at the breakfast-table, dipped
his pen in his coffee, and continued his
letter. Noticing his mistake, he put
lump of sugar in the ink, and then, find
ing his second blunder, poured the con-
tents of the inkstand into the coffee pot
to set it right.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16

It Viii Knit Stocking. with Heal and Toe Com.
plete. in from Ton to Five Minutes
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16

What is the use of talking of this
worlds brightness and sunshine to a
man that has tight boots'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16

= The Chicago Post and Mail speaks
of a centenarian who naturally died
poor, being born in St Louis.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16

We offer this Knitting Machine to the public in
the fullest confidence OF its absolute unquestioned
superiority over all machines of the kind that have
ever been manufactured. 1t is intended to be emf
nently and emphatcaliy FAMILY Knitting Ma
chine, designed to meet completely known aud
long felt domestic want Its practical utility in the
manufacture Of substantial hosiery, in which it
stands without rival, is. Of COURSE its chief rec
OmmendatiOn. But this is only one out of the mul-
tipled uses to which it may be applied. There is
scarcely article of fancy apparel of household
nament that cannot be made upon ii with perfect
facility and ease. The taste and ingenuity of the
operator is the only limit the variety of style and
quality of the work it may be put to DO.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16

AN ILLUSTRATED INSTRUCTION BOOK
Goes with each Machine, from which any one car
readily learn to operate it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16

WGrdntcd 70 be in perfect order. and 70 DO jest ,eh,
Is Represented!
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16
A MOST USEFUL AND WONDER
Full INVENTION

SIMPLE AND DURABLE IN CONSTRUCTION
EASILY KEPT IN REPAIR, AND WILL
LAST A LIFETIMEl
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16
BICKFORD'S
IMPROVED AUTOMATIC
FAMIL Y KNITTING MA ACHLNES

Completely Protected by ~ Letters Patent
ON the Machine and it's Products.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16
postrY.
A Poem.

Written on the occasion of the Golden Wedding
of Mr.. and Mrs Timothy p, Slate of Bernard ston +,
BY grand daughter. Miss Emma Nj. Taylor, Of Am
herst, and read on the occasion, March IL, 1879.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-16
Belluws falls Jimrs,
BELLOWS FALLS, APR. 16, 1875.
From tho Republic, for March,
How the Democracy Changed a
Rule,

WILLIAM sLADE OF VERMONT AND HIS
ASSAULT ON SLAVERY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-11-12

GRIswoLD AND FsissELL's Insurance
AGENCY. 1t is now year since this firm
succeeded to the management Of this long
established agency and the large and solid
companies connected with it. In these davs
OF general depression in business aud the
going to the wall Of the smaller and nm
known Southern, Western and JERSEY COM
panies, people examine more closely into
this business. so closely linked with com
mereial credit and the security of society.
and policies in the large Eastern and the
large English corporations are in demand
and IN fact are the only ones accepted nv
many ot the shrewdest business men
Messrs. Griswold and Frissell seem to be
aware that the best insurance is the ehean-
est. and are fortunate enough to represent
only time-tried aud fre-tested corporations
including the old favorites in Hartford New
York and Europe. By a reference 10 their
adsertisoent it will be seen that their list
embraces no less than twelve companies,
each possessing from one and half millions
to fieeEfy-sepen millions assets This il the
largest line of companies ever represented in
this city. and speaks highly of the conf
dence reposed in their experience and abili-
ty by these companies. whose agencies ara
only found in the hands of the best men
and show commendable zeal on their part
to offer their patrons nothing but first class |
insurance. Messrs. Griswold and FrissaI |
not only represent the old companies of |
their agency-such as the old .E.na and
Phoenix. OF Hartford Homr. of New
lork; Queen, Of England, and Springfield
IRE and Marine. of Massachusetts@bnt
'inee they started have had put into their
hands the agencies Of the ROYAL. CONNER
nal Union, and North British and Neroan-
ME, OF England Franklin and Pennsylya-
IA; oil Philadelphia; and the Continental.
u New York, and probably the policy hold
rs IN these companies Of undoubted securi-
y ana reliability will prefer 10 continue
heir insurance in their Offices rather than
xchange for those of smaller and
nierior companies. We are glad 10 zee
hat the class Of companies represent.
q by them and their faithful attendance
u ana performance of, their dut;ea
nc winning Tor them the continued nat
onage OF tho insuring public. and Va
'ouia heartily recommend them IN ,hs1
eolic Is gentlemen, entirely convs,,.n,
NH their profession and posse~;nv unsn.
asseo facilities fer placing large snd small | {
mes Oh insurance ss Ssssosabls rates. /,
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to fix the rates high or low and DIVIDE as
they please, then il thsy can gss all the
companies to join them the public sre COM
pletelv at their mercy.
So, if the Board have the legal right to
ix rates, they equally so can hx the per-
centage OF dividends.
II the National Board would adopt the
Massachusetts, law. compelling their com
panies to capitalize all surplus premiums
over legal interest on il and the original
capital, then they would justly show Board
companies more entitled to public conn-
dence. =,
Unless some similar rule is enforced. the
nom Board companies are Just as good as
Board companies-possibly better.
IL the National Board would compel the
retention of all surplus premiums for the
greater security Of the insured, though their
rates were high, giving to their stockhold-
ers legal interest only on their capital and
net snrplus-the entire press would sustain
them. because in the interest of the public
But when the high rates are preacher to
enrich the stock holders, without adding to
the security OF the companies in prosper
Gus years, the independent press as well as
the public will complain OF it. and those
requiring insurance will buy it the cheap
est possible
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-11-12
ANNIE WIrrssMtrE, Ere iient.
FRANCIS T. WiIJARD Cor $40
The National Board or Underwriters.

From New York Evening Express, March 10Th.
1t is wholly voluntary for the Nationa,
Board to preach the necessity of ADEQUATE
rates through its own or hired avenues Of
communication.
Tho merest child in business experiences i.
we'll aware Of that TACT. Bot the National
Board would exhibit honest consistency Il
1t would also state he fact tina, high rates
unless surplus premiums are retained. do
not per Sc add to the security Of the com
panies.
To preach the necessity Of high rates IN
create security and divide all surplus. il a
fraud upon the public.
Any company collecting high rates upon
the plea Of necessity TO meet extra losses
and Vet annually dividing up all of its sur.
plus, Is guilty Of obtaining money under
false pretenees.
The public do not complain of high rates
providing it adds to the security of the
companies otherwise they Justly propose
to get their insurance as cheaply az possi-
Bile F"
While the National Board propose IN
compel the insured public to pay high rates
they singalarly enough pretend they have
NO authority to prohibit companies from
paying high exhaustive dividends of cur
rent surplus premiums
II TIE National Board have the authority
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-11-12

Ma. BEEcHER AND THE CoNGREGATroNAL
AssochTIos.-Th Association which has re-
Gently appointed a committee. which has
been described Is committee of investiga-
ton into Mr.. Beecher's case, is an organi-
zation Of New York and Brooklyn clergy
men. 1t has no jurisdiction over any church.
1t seems that some resolutions were offered
alta former meeting of the Association, in
November, 1874, which were designed to
pave the way for an investigation of the
charges made against the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, who is member OF the Associa
ton. These were tabled. and the matter
was LET: omen on the record. The same mat
ter came up again as unfinished business on
Wednesday last. Rev Dir. Budingson,
with some others, tried to secure resolu-
tiOn which should lease the subject open on
the minutes for future action. This was
voted down, and n resolution was offered by
Rev. ii. M. Storrs (not DR.. Stoirs. of Brook
lyn) that the whole matter be referred TO
committee, to report at the earliest conye-
nien"c the proper action thereon. This mo-
tion it is said was favored by Mr.. Beecher's
friends, who desired TO bring the matter to
definite issue, and was carried. The fol-
lowing committee WAS appointed The Rev.
DR.. VIM. NJ. Taylor, Of the Broadway Tab
ernaele, New York city; the Rev. VIM. Ives
Burlington, Of the Clinton Avenue Congre-
gational Church, Brooklyn the Rev. Mr.
Virgin, Of the Harlem Congregational
Church the Rev. c. II. Everett, Of the
Puritan Church, Brooklyn, and Prof. Mar
tin, of the New York Theological Seminary
1t is represented that the province of the
committee il not to investigate the relations
of Mr.. Beecher 10 his church or to COngrc-
gationalisis, for on that subject the Associa
ton has no authority; nor to investigate
and pass upon the truth or falsi,y of the
charges made against Mr.. Beecher, be: only
to say what shall be done with certain res
oiutions which were designed to open the
door of an investigation. No definite time
was fixed for the submitting of the report
Of the committee, but Mr. Beecher's friends
hope it will he within week. 1t is very
doubtful if the committee agree upon any
line ol action, AID it Will probably submit
two, or even three, reports varying in pur
pose
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-11-12
a NEW SOLDIERS MoyuurSr Il

a NEW SOLDIERS MONUMENT Ry I,RxrS
NEAD-The joint committee of the Grand
Army and the city government of uolvoke.
Mass have adopted for the soldiers moua-
ment to be erected in Hampden Sousre in
that eity. design offered BY Larkip G.
Mead. OF Rra,tleboro, Vt. The apnronris-
ZION by the city amounts to $40 OoO. of
which Mr.. Mead probably gets IS 500 his
part heing to furnish model in pIaster-oE
faris- The casting of the chief figure which
IS to be Of bronze. will, doubtless. be- done
oy the Ams' Company. of Chicopee. The
ngure will be that of a soldier in the atti.
.ude OF a charge, and will b. about 81 fee.
h'shi sl4na,as OF a pedestal Of Quincy
granite, about Y feet high. There will bs
i'ttie arnamenration about the work .excep,
poii-hed tablet on the pedestal bearing
the names Of the soldiers in whose honor it
IS to DO erected. IL is quite unlike most
'sher soldiers monuments. There were i've
'sber competitors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-11-12
PERSONAL,

Ia his lecture in Washington the othel
evening, Joaquin Miller paid touching
tribute to tho genius of Walt Whitman
whom he called the Milton Of America
with soul as grand as Homer 5. He walk,
ell these streets for years" said Miller. "a
plain, brave old man. who was kind even
TO your dogs lie had done great service,
! in an humble way, In the army; he had
written great books, which had been trans
lated into all tongues and read in every
land save his own. la consideration there
OF be was given little place under the
| Government, where he could barely earn
bread enough for himself and his OLD moth
er. lie went up and down, at work here
Tor years. You Knocked at him when you
saw him. A. last. stricken with palsy, he
left the place. leaning upon his staff TO go
away and die. | saw him but the other
day, dying, destitute. Grand old Walt
Whitman lie shall live when yon mighty
dome Of your capitol no longer lifts its
rounded shoulders against the cycles of
time
The death Of Mr. William I. Blodgett.
OF New York, at his resident in that city,
November 9Th, i annoui red lie had
been fer Iaany years 4 su, .'ss!ul manu-
facturer and dealer in varnishes. His bu-
siness ua~ very profitable. and until the
late panic he was wealthy Mr. Blodgett was
one Of the projectors and managers OF the
Metropolitan Museum OF Art, and was one
of the most liberal patrons OF American art.
His purchase oi Church's Heart of the
Andes" for SEQ coo marked the beginning OF
better piiees for American artists. lie had
been in failing health for some years lie
was s.an Of genial habits and was uni
versally popular in business and social cir
clos lle was member Of the Century
Club. Of the Union League Club, and many
other social and literary associations His
age was -
E.-Judgc Thomas l. Jewett, OF Phlladcl-
phia. died, wednesday night, at the ST.
Nicholas Hotel, in New York, Of paralysis
of the heart. Mr. Jowett was extensively
known in railroad circles and WAS greatly
respected. Although an earnest Democrat.
he vas one of the warme,t friends and sup
por tefs OF Secretary Stanton, during the
War, maintaining with Mr. Stanton the old
intimacy hich had begun while they were
both lawyers in Steubauylle. Ohio. A
daug hter Of Jndge Jewett married F. F.
Wood, Ell, Of Montreal
Mi Carrie Ingram. OF North Adams.
Mass Mi>.e- y and a Z. Smith, Of Sun
deriauJ. aud Miss VI Emma Landiear. of
New Haven, c., ,aii,i from New York,
Saturday, in the City of Berlin, for Liver
pool, whence they g q missionary teachers
to Africa. the 23l Nr aul Mrs l.. 5.
Gatcs, the latter the laughter Of Rev Allen
Hazsn, aud Mr. Lucy z Drake, sail with
them, ard will 20 to India missionaries.
I'll uri.r the auspices OF the American
Board