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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-04
IN BELLOWS FALLS

The large, spacious double house Of LeYtrt
Lowell, situated on Atkinson ST.. is placed 10
hands by the assignee, Lucius w Adams, to 1
This house lis pleasantly located and is well aEfas
ed for one or more families; is new being bga'e 3
about two years ago. Commands q reFAl ~
per year. Call and learn all partieulsH, ~
property is so situated that it must BE- solniaIsl
fine opportunity for some person TO obtain aa'ih'
great bargain in Bellows Falls real estate,
have other property 10 sell and to rent, -pei.i'
what you may want,-if not, think / can get q I
you,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-04
CIRCULAR.
(Piease read tbs o6en az he property H. 81
changed from time 10 n@e.l
OFFICE OF
j. ID. BRIDGMAN'S
REAL ESTATE A GENCY
BELLOWS FALLS. VERMONT.

Parties can easily see the advantage Of my age
If a person has house store or farm 10 sell .
seeking for just this property, and those wishH
buy or hire, in the same way can readily hBd
they want. and all the particulars about il. la
by both parties secure their objects in the ess
and cheapest manner possible
have in charge various kinds Of pr0pefJ
shall publicly mention some Of them oecasi0si
and shall vary the list as occasion offers, but q
depend upon the list, call and see for yourself
A good chance.-a place Of 50 acres, mostly tli
land. A tine cottage dwelling, nearly new cara
house. barn, &c. Place cuts from Is 10 81 TOPS
minister Depot, Owner will sell low for csa
EXCHANGE FOR GOOD VILLAGE PROPER
IN BELLOWS FALLS | KNOW here i al
bargain for some one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
THE BLACK HILLS.

GEN. CUSTER PREPARING To STAFF VP0S IT'S tx
PLoRING EXPEDITION ABOUT JUNE IA LARGE
PoRCR or INFANTRY AND oAvALgY TO ACCOM-
PASY HIM.
ST. PAUL, Mimi. April 29-Gen. Custer il
here He does not expect TO start npOh the expedition
ordered 10y Ce sheridan. for ths exploration Of the
regons far beyond the Black Illus. before about June l.
cavalry and infantry force IL from Fort Lin
coin about that time Before the expedition eau move
reiniorceircnts must arrive from the South.
PROF. JASNEY ABOUT STARTING FOR A GEoI OGICAL
SURVEY OY THS MINERAL DISTRICTS.
CHEYENNE. w. T.. April 29.-PrOf. Walter
p. Janney. Government Geocctst. accompanied by sev
eral assistants arrived here to-day They viii remain
three or four days to ut out and then proceed 10 the
Black Hills via Fort Laramie where they viii be Joined
by seYen companies OF cavalry. -Four hEo practical
miners accompany the expedition.
LARGE PARTIES or PENNILEsS MINERS AND EMI-
GRANTS RETURNING EAsr.
OMAHA, Neb April 29.-Ihe party of miners
who were brought out OF the Black Hits 10y the military
passed through here to-day. They generously fur
nished free transportation by the Chicago and North
Western Railroad to Missouri valley. Iowa. they being
pennless Seven hundred returned California emigrants
have arrived here during the last two days and humid
rcds more are on route East
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
INTERNATIONAL EKCHiNGES.

LETTER IGOM A FREE-TRhpR MASUfACTU FER.
To the Rditor Of The Trtbaac.
SIR In Mr. McCullOch's interesting letter on
the Enhances Of France" are these words: Cen
orally, the laws although not frequently
changed Lave kept pace with the progressive spirit Of
the age the tendency of which unqucstiOnaby Is to give
fair play TO international exchange" The estimate Of
tine exchanges Of France with foreign countries, IN 500
was in round numbors about three billions OF francs Of
imports intended for home consumption and about three
billions Of the exports OF the productions OF France
(Seo AppctOns Cyclopeda. lS70J Now, without undue
emphasis upon hs element Of the prosperity OF France
submit that it gives lesson OF value to tho United
States Our revenue lava far from keeping pace
with the progressive spirit OF the They tend
directly restriction international exchange
Were II not for the artificial barrier reciprocal trade
spind.s would be- running NJ profit: olr furnaces
would in null blast; shiI ping would be- found in
~ Would Stop The mouths Of the ciarlaans who pre-
vent the return To- an honest currency.
Hitherto The TRIBUNE has been powerful and sue
ces-ful advocate OF system OF nonintercourse with
Foreigners. The results have been seiul ana YET dsas
trous; Tor tn eXccssiV" stimulus h7 Dlsrhet ihe per
lection of many manufactures, and, at periods has
added ~ tie wealth aud Weiibeng or the nailOn yet at
other periods notably al thF one OF st'ghni tnc HIiiS
and workshops have Outrn the capacity FOR home con
sumption. Although rertrader and Manufacture Tor
more than thirty years. MAKE 10 complaint OF l' past
Experiments showing Low not 10 DO thing are
the condition OF law of progress But. | re-
spec;fIly submit. II Is hugh time for Tue TRiBCHR 10
consider carefully the views Of Mr. webster IN his famous
speeches at Baltimore aud Rochester on treaties OF e
cprucv. II his statements true and n protection
restricts the liberties or producer and Consumer Ite
must take nov departure, aud III harmony WIN lis
teachings every other SUBJECT demand the enranchSe-
ment Of commerce.
AK you for acknowledgment OF this letter. for
am public man, and my views not those OF most
OF the mowncrs Of Massachusetts. Nevertheless, am
of the war1nest admirers OF TIE IRlBUhb. and
gratefully acknowledge your personal contributions 10
the SCIENCE and to the morals OF politics with great
respect, your Ohcdent servant, JAMES j. DCfkk
H0lJOtt, Mass, April %, $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
THE VERMONT IND CANADA RAuEoAD.

VOTE OF A MJOcrrY or TnE srocKHoLDERs TO
TIUANsFER TIE ROAD TO TIE CENTRAL VERMONT
COMPANY-AS INJUNCTION OBTAINED ny THE
MINORITY.
BosroY, Mass., April 29.-A special meeting
of tho soohoder. Of the Vermont and Canada Railroad
hold at Bellows Fais.vt, to-day. ~ decide upon
the salc of their line to tho Central Vermont road After
acrimonious discussion the following resolution
adopted bya vote Of IL, 10 yeas to 1856 nays;
Res0iced. That al the property OF the Vermont and
Canada Road small be transferred To the Centn Vermont
Road upon the payment to them OF e,ODO,OOO IN tho
bonds ~ the Central Ve mont Road. secured by cond
tonsl deed OF the Vermont and Canada Railroad. the
bonds 70 carry ak per cent interest payable IN June ana
December OF each year.
Immediately after Injunction was served upon the
dpotorsro prevent the execution Of that portion OF The
papers rated relating the placing OF stock ia trust
and hearing will be held May H. The breach between
the stockholders OF the Vermont and Canada Is wide and
the OF the proposed sale will DO hoy contested by
tine minority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
THE DRAMA.
THE BRYANT BENEFIT.

The series of performances for the benefit OF
Dan Brysns widow and children came To an end yester
day afternoon. Ii has been remarkably successful The
aggregate receipts Will probably exceed 100000 The
gers viii hold meeting to-day and prepare their
report An exact statement of the details not possible
now The unanimity the players and the sympathy of
the public have made the undertaking brilliant sue
cess. Seldom ever has benefit PROJECT at
tracted such general sympathy and such substantial
practical support. The representations yesterday were
everywhere carried through with energetic spirit The
Academy of Music aud Booths Thester were dcnsely
crowded Mr. Florence. in the latter house, gave his
touching personation Of BOB Briery and Mira Chantrlu
was seen again in her charming performance
OF My Rd.o1rds The welcomes extended 10
those artists warm as generosity Ana
a. kind as friendship. The TicketOfLeavc Man waS
given features Of the Old cast ut the Winter
Garden Mr. and Mrs Florence, Mrs. Chanfrau, and Mt
Hind acted their old parts. Mr.. Morris had been an
nOuuced but he did not appear. There were recalls for
Mr. and Mrs Florence and Mrs Chanfrau at the end OF
each act At the Academy OF Music, where the per
Torrance was exceptionally brilliant, ono OF the
pleasantest ncidents tender, excellent speech by
John BrOugham. In Walacks Thcater, a Happy
Pair" and The Rivals" acted. Mr.. ". II. Floyd,
making his first appearance this season. played Su
Lucius OIrt0oeT-in manner marked by etegance'
taste, and fine. airy humOr-aDd was compimented ny
u special and emphatic testimonial OF public regard
This bill will probably be repeated. The
returns the Tbeater Comque wD be- about $500
Mr. Josh Hart the manager OF tbis heaer, has worked
for this benefit with depth Of heartfelt interest aud
tact and energy which have had the Ibest possible
effect and will be forgotten. The Union Square
Theater was crowded, and "The Geneva Cross" re-
peated It's old triumph. The bill 1T the Ftth Avenue
Theater this was on Wednesday, included features
Of unoue interos-an address by AT Fr0thinhain, and
a requiem by the San Francisco Mipstrels The receipts
here were about 200 The united contributions TO the
BRYANT Fund amount to 81 GIL and will exceed $1,000
when all returns are In The entire expenses OF the
Benefit would have exceeded $4,000 but that many creu
itors havo sent receipted bills The managers viii have
abont 81 800 to pay. The result is satisfactory IN an
emnent degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
present; have had but One contract within five Ycars
hal 1 Ia III

present. have had but one contract within FIVE years
that assigned to willard johnson.
James j. Bodcn testified Follows Live at Syracuse,
an Que III the firm Of beldcn Denison: baye been
contractor for about S9 years; don't know where the up
preparation of 100000 originated for
ing the bench wall from Fort schuyler aud
ttle aluedtHt; had conversation Win Commits
sioner Bacon about blank amount being left
IN this contract for doing the work he said he thought
further appropriation m8de fOr that purpose nave
ntyer given any personal attention tO the work Mr..
Gale attended % that; have tncOry W prevent un
elunt bids In cOniiaCts-that il. to not give
tothe contraction the quantity or the different kinds Of
works to he dOn0 which would Obligc them pay
attention 10 quality Than 10 quantity this think could 10
df ne without difficulty the Government does itand finds
no Trouble such VIC have tho canals do moi believe
contractors make much money do not think that
contractor hero has made much a with the
sHiuo amount OF talent money. and skill. could make IN
any other business in the constant chan OF officers
the canals the Htate loses largely 20 years ago had
contract which to knd OF rock for five
cents yard and another kind for 900 yard ono
blamed lne Tor that, but she engineers discouraged
for letting such work in such tho matter OF
unbalanced bids. had been acting for the would
not have awarded them.
Adjourned until Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
Mp ppANK uAYO's BENEFIT.

The run of "Davy Crockett at the Park
Theater will end sat,uday-whGh will be the first of
May and the of Mayo. The engagement thus to be
terminated has been tho means Of making widely known
20 this community actor Of earnest mind sympathetic
temperament and brilliant talents, IN manly
picturesque romantic, and impressive type of American
character II has been. indeed, opulent rs 1t
ought To have BEEN tho of merit but 1t has
prospered and has shown that success u still possible
with a pure and wholesome dramatic subject
Elements poetry aud Of tragic passion may reside In
homey ruggedness OF character aud flowers OF beauty
may bloom along the common, beaten tracks OF lfe MI
Mayos Dary Crockett Ia of heroic mold sprung from the
humbles cod 1t gives pleasure and II Will do good,
wherever seen. Tonight Mr.. Mayo takes Benefit
Thosc who admire his acting should take care 20 make
substantial OF the respect in which he is thus
professionally held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
R1ILRO1D CONSOLIDATION.

EVILS OF ruE sYsrEa-CAPITN Driven AWAY.
TO the RditOr OF The Tribune.
SIR: Have not the strong railroads made
grave blunder In swallowing up and weak rOads
that in some degree might compete with them, or
were in their pOwer' The result of these persistent
efforts strapge and their but too frequent success II
one reason capitalists for the time being give these new
enterprises wide berth thus retarCng vastly the devel
opnent OF the counrys resources and parayzng many
of its indusres Would these strong and established
lines gain more eventually. by rather fostering these
weak onos than by crushing bem II il conceded that
new road whose route Is selected with ordinary Judg
mont builds up the industries along is line, brings in popu
aton and wealth. and contributes ~ the general welfare
Of the people residing II and railroads with which IL
connects To XII it capture II, sayOis Of the golden
egg" fable.
The writer recently suggested 10 gentleman Of means
who was seeking ChanDrl for liz prOhtabe employ
ment that he should complete at HE MANY uin
ised roads that could leo controlled on ivOiaDc Terms
and cited that Will call the Little Fish H. X li- reply
wa-and IL cannot well b. rcted-hat should tnat road
he completed, the Big Fish X X Co would probably re-
ducr lis charges point thai would 81 cripple tho Lat
tle Fish r. X. render IL an easy prey. The llult
Fish X L. IL still unfinished and Is likely I" remain so
though pOssessng many decided advantages. II would
proys valuable feeder 10 the big Fish Co II completed
Had the work gone thousands ot men would nave
been enployed directly and indirectly on ith confifuc
ton and equipment and large sums al money sci ia mo
tfon 10 the comfort " many and these hard times In
degree modified Now apply this example ~ those IN.
finished rOads which have fair chances ~ success and
won have one OF the prime for the present serious
acpressiOn business. surely our iifnh Al1%1 hiSnl
well take a broader view NJ this sw1lwiS places -
4. moi their interest hare capital driven from rail
road construction.
PhiLld6iphia, April %, l51D'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
THE GOVERNMENT TO LOOSE THE PACIFIC RAIL
WAY INTEREST.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The dispatches sent
IRON thus city within day two, stating the orhcam
ing decision of the Court OF Claims in the OF the Union
Pacific Railway Company against tie Government to Do
adverse 70 the Government, are believed 70
be well founded. Even the Government
officials do not 10 have much
confidence in their There has been little doubt
A. 10 the ultimate decision Of the Supreme Court should
the case ever reach thero for the legislation is loose
A. To gvo little or no protection to the Governments
rights. But the Court OF Claims being more directly
the creature OF the Government expected 20 display
GREATER leaning toward its interests lie deo-iou in favor
OF the Company would therefore carry much more
weight than decision against It. aud make the Govern
mcuts ultimate chances seem much more hopeless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
OBITUART.
JOHN @. GREEN.


By the death Of John &. Green, another name
Ia added TO the long list Of prominent merchants who
have passed away. Mr.. Green native OF New-Jer
sey, and when very young entered the mercantile house
of y. L. c. GriawOld ia Southst. He employed ~
clerk in the counting room, but he displayed unusual
commercial -agaclty he appointed supercargo OF the
ship Panama and other vessels and made many voyages
South America and other parts of the world In 1893,
he entered The house OF Russell Co.. at Canton China,
and laid the foundation OF his rapidly accumulated and
large fortune. In 3:}9, his return to NcwYOrk, he
married the daughter Of the late George Griswod. and
took prominent part In the social business and public
enterprises of the city He had been for many years
OF the Bank VI Commerce, the Chamber OF Com
mprcc, and of several of the leading claria-
de and public institutions lie took active interest IN
tie University ~ New York and Princeton College.
Mr. Green was connected with many OF the prominent
men OF his day his brother having been Chancellor OF
New,CT,ry, aud his brcthcr-ln-w, Frederick Frcurs-
huy5en being Senator from the Sjato. He had
been unWc tinc. but II not supposed that
his SICKNESS would prove fatal Yesterday morning.
however he died az his r-d nee, at NO 10 Nashngtpn
square The funeral will take place from tho University
Place Church, Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
MUSIC.
MUSIC.
QLEE AND NADRIGAL HOCIETY.

GiiEE AND MADRIGAL SOCIETY.
IL in pleasant to notice the increasing pOpu-
ary Of one of the bost and purest kinds OF vocal muc
glcc singing. The Ncw-YoIk Madrigul and Glee Club,
shOrtlvcd I'd It WA Of great service in creating
taste for this excellent class Of works and this taste such
societies tho English Glec Club and the Glee and Mad
rigal Society of Brooklyn attempting satisfy The
Brooklyn Society at their concert last night num-
Der of selections from to works OF the best English gee
wrers-ffOm CallcOtt to Macfarrcn OF these. two OF
the best Maoarren's Sands o. Dee" and Smarts
Cradle Song" The general work OF the club very
fair They have not the finish Of OF other goe
clubs, but their shading though sometimes too abrupt
generally delicate and they sang nicely together
The parts not always well balanced M the bass
sometimes rathor overpOwerd the other parts but there
more spirit in their singing than sometimes
hears In better trained clubs. stcvenss BLOW, blow
thou Winter wind" HOrsley's BY Celias Arbor" Cali
colts Hark. the Cock Crows" and others Of the
gees received encOres though Of the best were
passed over rather cavaerly. One two OF the giees
which given few days at the last concert OF
the Brooklyn Philharmonic repeated last evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
THE CONTEST N THE COAL REGIONS.

4
SIR: There are two sides Ia the coal
miners strike. would like 10 speak for the miners
Last FALL after close OF navigation and when the
panlcs had stocked themselves with supply for Winter
they received down tho price Of labor ten per cent
The market had been dulsO duu tbnt the men had not
made One-third time three or four DAYS IN the
week. so that they had hardly been able to live II being
mdw inter, tho companies not afraid to make re-
duction of ton per They getting their price
for coal and had 0 good stock hand II was a good
chance they Thought. to strike blow a the minerr
Wien spring came the demand for coal increased ana
the HYDE Park miners respectfully asked that their
wages might be Increased. The companies refused
Sotiing the increased demand, which gave the men
full aud thereby fair pre- ened strike by
thesr miners II viii not dO for the cOmpanles 10 plead
that the price OF coal II low. Nothing Of the sort these
companies make their price and get IL II il import
to know also that the lsb0r cost Of mining ton Of
coal Is dollar less mat all this difficulty ana bad
feeling II 10 savO cents ton. While the OOmpa
nies have orders hand weeks ahead, coal Ii scarce
to-day In Philadelphia at u % per ton. II Is said that
tie men cannot hold cut much longer. But the poverty
not all the side NJ the miners company that has
thirty millions indebtedness to carry III these tnrs
and refuses give ten couts and thereby deprNes
itself of 100 cent? In acting, s TO mt, very FOOL
ishly. l.
Sc1unton. Penn. April %. 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
GOVERNMENT WEAT HER REPORT
WAR DEPARTMENT, }
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, D. C.. Friday. April 3O-l y. IN
synopsis fyr me past fDenty.fO,r hours.


OEFfCE OF TIE CHEF SIGNAL OFFIoER.
wAsUISGTOS, ID. C.. Friday, April 3O-l y. IN }
synopsis for me past ttgenty:fOur hours.
Clear and warm weather continues IN the
Southern states, with sOuthcriy winds and Increased
pressure.
Tue Of lowest barometer Is central in the Upper
81. Lawrence Valley.
Rain has prevailed during the night I'm the lower lake
region and the Middle States with brisk ana high vari
ble winds and rising barometer.
Clear fair weather prevails In the Ohio Valley and In
the North West, with nOrtherly 10 westerly winds And
lower Temperature.
RAIN followed by clearing and cooler weather. rising
barometer and brisk nOrthwestcry winds, las prevailed
In tho upper lake region.
The rivers have fallen Mt Omaha. st Paul, and
Memphis, and risen at 81. I.ouis.
PrObdbi6ties.
For the South Atlantic and Eastern Gulf states and
Tennessee, clear weather and sOuthery To westerly
winds will prevail, with slight changes IN temperature
AMI barometer.
For the Ohio Valley the upper lake region. the Upper
Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys, partly cloudy
and cooler weather with northwest TO Winds
and stationary rising barometer.
For the O,rcr lake region and The Middle StGtes ~
ruin foored by clearing and cooler cedth6y, north to
nest Wnds, and rising barometer.
For New England. Oral rains and brisk sOuheriy TO
westerly winds, followed by cooler weather and rising
barometer.
For the south local rans with variable winds.
lower temperature and slight changes In PRESSURE
The central Mississippi River viii rise slowly.
Cautonary signals continue and the Atlantic coast
from Cape Ifatteras Ia Eastp0r Lakes Ontario and
Huron, and The Eastern portion Of EEie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
CANAL REFORM.
CANAL, LEGISLATION.

PASSAGE OF TIE LATERAL CANAL BILL IN THE sEN-
ATr-REroRT OF Tux C0SRERENCE COMMITTEE
OK TIE INSPECTORS BILL
rynon A Rr0ULAR CORRESPONDENT oP THE TRIsUNE.l
ALBANY. April 29.-When the bin relative to the
Disposal OF the lateral canals came up to-day for
third reading. anOther attempt was made by its
friends to have it restored to its original shape with
n commission 10 make the investigation instead Of
the Canal BoarL Mr.. johnson moved to have 1t
reoommtted for that purpose. but after considera-
BILE discussion the motion rejected by vote OF
IL to Is. Other attempts to secure similar dis
position of the bill were made without effect. and
the bill was passed by vote of Yeas Is Nays,
none.
The report of the Conference Committee on the
Inspector bill received in the Senate and agreed
20. 1t provides that all the Senate amendments
remain, except that requiring that the examination
shall be held In the town city where the work is
progressing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
WALIACK's TUEATFR.

"The Road 20 Ruin" meets with the success
that is richly deserved By good play well acted There
Is no dramatic entertainment in NewYork at this time
that has better claims upon intellectual sympathy and
hearty popular goodwill nr. MontaGues inc per
sonstion of Hurry Dot,.ton increases 10 strength
and fruness and we think that Il reflects
unusual credit upon On actor to whom, In
consequence OF his ndspuable elegance anu brightness
there ia disposition 10 DENY substantial merits
MI Gibert's Old Doyr.toa-being q thing 10 remember
with profound plessureshOnd be seen by all persons
who care for tho bo5t acting of orr day and purpose TO
store their minds with delightful "Reminiscences Of the
past OF the stage and trusty models Tor study Of ite
fufure,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-30
MADAM RIsTORG.

It Il announced that the last performances
Madam Risor will ever give In Hcw-Yoik VIII occupy
the stage Of the I.yooum Theater next week On Mon
day and Tuesday thu famous lady Will perscnate Hened
df P-orrfa In The Hugencts"-an embodiment new TO
,,s nple On Wednesday she will repeat her touching
,uner.opstiOp OF Mdris AntoiEetie on Thursday she
viii give performance for tho benefit OF the Italian
school Buiiding Fund acting QueT Elizabeth In Itaiihn
and Les Adeux de Jeanne DArc" In French On Friday
be Will take her farewell benefit and on satrtay otter
noon viii make her last appearance Madam Ristoif VIII
tins BIZ characters which abe mas nian great
and We doubt not her many admirers will improve the
and aad oocssion OF soeing her Gna perfUrIn-
auCps In this capital.