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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
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BELLOWS FALLS, FEB. II, 1875.
Louisiana.

Mr.. EDITOR: Please allow me space
for the following extracts from the sub
committees report:
In the last campaign in Louisiana
the opposition was composed of various
elements s-democrats, reformers, dissatis-
fed republicans, liberal republicans, old
wings, and in order to induce the coop
Grafton of all, some of whom would not
unite with an organization called demo.
Gratis, they took the name of "The Peo-
| pies Party" called in some localities
The Conservative Party" in others,
THE White Mans Party" in others,
The White League and had ordinary
political clubs under these names, through
out the rural districts, which were ordi-
nary political clubs and nothing more,
neither secret nor armed, nor otherwise
different from ordinary political organic
ations. These must not however be con-
founded from the similarity of names
with The White League of the city OF
New Orleans. That league is an organ
ization comprised of different clubs,
numbering in all between $500 and
$500, the members Of which have pro.
vided arms for themselves and with OF
without arms engage in military drill
They comprise large number of repu.
table citizens and of property holders in
New Orleans. Their purpose they de.
clare to be simply protection. That ii
had any considerable relations outside Of
the city of New Orleans or that it was
intended in any way to interfere with
the rights of colored citizens did not ap-
pear. That the White League would
readily cooperate in any feasible scheme
for overthrowing the Kellogg govern.
ment your committee do not doubt; sc
will substantially all the white citizen:
of Louisiana. They submit, not because
they want to, but because they must
not because they proclaim any enmity
against the flag, not because free labor
has not been found practicable, not be
cause of any hostility to the colored peo
pie, because they are colored, bu
because they regard themselves de
frauded out Of the election of 1872
and yet more out of the last election
and because they think their State GOV
ernment has been in the last degree de
structive and corrupt. Indeed, in oul
judgment, the substantial citizens of tht
State will submit to any fair determine
tion of the question of the late election
or to anything by which they can secure
firm and good government. Wha
they seek is peace and an opportunit,
for prosperity, To that end they vii
support any form of government tha
will afford them just protection in theil
distress they have got beyond any mer,
question of political party" J.H.P.
Grafton, VT, Feb. /, 1875.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

SMART CoNDUCToR.-The managers
of the Grand Trunk Railroad, not long
ago, got the impression that some of
their conductors were turning an hon.
est penny" for themselves to the detri-
ment of the road, and they thought they
would try an experiment in order to
ascertain, as well as they could, if their
suspicious were correct. One day they
put some of their clerks ON some of their
trains to collect tickets and take fares,
just to see how the receipts would aver
age with those of previous days. Two
clerks were sent on the train to St.
Johns, with orders to only collect the
fares, while the conductor was to run
the train in all other respects as usual.
Everything went all right on the down
trip, but when they reached St. Johns,
the train had to wait some little time be-
fore returning. 1t was cold day, and
the clerks went to the refreshment rooms
and took something wet to keep them
selves warm and dry. When it was
time to return, the conductor was in too
much Of hurry to inform them, and
the train returned to Montreal without
them. The conductor had no authority
to take tickets, and not fare was col
lected. The managers of the road came
to the conclusion that that trip did not
average well.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

A VESSEL ATTACKED BY A WHALE.
The following is a copy of a report
made by the bark Minstrel King, official
No. 60, $50, of Swansea: MAY 10, 1874,
latitude 54o south, longitude So west F;
strong breeze and fine weather; ship GO
ing seven and half knots through the
water. From a quarter past two A. M.
to six A. NJ. a large sperm whale chased
the ship, and struck her several times,
and when under the ships bottom raised
the after end Of the ship from twelve to
eighteen inches out of the water started
steering gear and knocked two men from
the wheel, although we had two tackles
on, with two men at each tackle. We
then got the ships bell, fog horn and tin
drums, which made tremendous sound,
which | consider caused the whale to leave
the ship. When alongside, considered
the whale to be from 130 to 140 feet
long, as the tail was striking the quarter
of the ship and the head square with the
stem, all hands on deck expecting the
rudder to be unshipped and the stern
post started. Happy to say, no damage
was done outside the ship. The whale
alongside extended from the after bump.
kin to before the cathead length of
ship, 80 feet" This statement is signed
by George Jameson, master, and all the
officers who were on board.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

THE HABIT OF Wasteful-
ness characterizes our domestic economy
to an extent unheard of in more frugal
countries, and we must always eat, drink
and be clothed with the best the market
affords. There is no economy in depriv-
ing ourselves of an abundant supply OF
nourishing food, decent raiment, and
healthful shelter, but this affords no ex-
cuse for the prevalent sin of waste, nor
does it justify spending hardwon wages
upon expensive delicacies, unnecessarily
large habitations, or costly trifes. There
is far too lavish subserviency to fashion
among all classes. Economy in this re-
spect would not only save money, but
tend to create much needed independ-
ence, both in dress and in our whole
manner of life.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

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unrebuked, but to the hundreds Of young
men in New Hampshire who knew the
victims, who knew how brave and con-
scientious and true they were, how in
capable Of meanness orcrime, these two,
even if they stood alone, are enough to
prove how richly the conservative viii
iians who committed them deserve hang
ing, and how little they merit the SYM
pathy which rebel press north and
south is laboring to excite for them As
against such crimes, all the reports of
committees and the howls of democracy
and the whims of White Leagues amount
to nothing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

A CLOSE FTT.-The following instance
of youthful exactness comes to us from
friend in bingham, Mass, where it re-
Gently occurred:
An exhibition was given here some
two months since by Tom Thumb at
which the prices were twenty-five cents
for those over ten years of age and
twelve and half cents for those under.
1t was Johnny's tenth birth day, and
his cousin May, aged thirteen, thought
it to be her duty to celebrate it by taking
him in the afternoon to see the dwarf.
Arriving at the door, she put down thir-
ty-eight cents, and asked for two tickets.
How old is the boy? asked the
ticket seller.
"Well," replied Miss May, "this is
his tenth birthday; but he was not born
until late in the afternoon"
The vender of tickets accepted the ac-
curacy of the averment, and handed her
the proper certificate for admission.
But it was close fit.-Hayper's Maga.
zine.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

How TO ADMoNIsH.-We must con-
suit the gentlest manner and softest sea-
sons of address our advice must not
fall like violent storm, bearing down
and making those to droop whom it is
meant to cherish and refresh. 1t must
descend as the dew upon the tender herb,
or like melting flakes of snow; the soft
er it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and
the deeper it sinks into the mind. To
probe the wound to the bottom with all
the boldness and resolution of a good
spiritual surgeon, and yet with all the
delicacy and tenderness of a friend, re-
quires a very dexterous and mastery
hand
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

"A gentleman was looking into the
window of a toy store the other day,
when two boys halted and one remarked,
Say, Jim, don't you wish We had ten
cents to buy present for our poor lame
sister," Jim replied that he did, and
the gentleman pulled out shinplaster
and said he was glad to be able to assist
them in such a praiseworthy enterprise.
He met the same boys half an hour af-
terward and each had his pockets stuffed
with popcorn balls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
5fiscellamu.
Entertaining Company.

Nobody of course expects to find ev-
cry thing as well as might be; and the
person who does go spying out the loose
joints in a household should be given a
wide berth out of doors. We would not
say, by any means that there should be
absolutely "no difference for company.
1t is most certainly pleasant and right to
give expression to our better feelings by
rendering to those to whom it may be
our duty or privilege to entertain the
best which may be at command, observ-
ing too, that regard for personal attire
and behavior which we instinctively
adopt as the badge of true respect for
others. The Golden Rule is the thing
to practice. No one who knows Of the
great labor attending elaborate prepar-
ations for visitors and the unnatural ex-
citability of entertaining them, would
feel the slightest enjoyment in so taxing
the hospitalities of their friends, espec-
tally if the work comes largely upon the
mistress herself Proffer, then, hearty
welcome, rather than to distress yourself
and guests by the betrayal and chagrin
that your house is not palace. Talk
when you feel like itand confer similar
favor upon your visitor. Don't spoil a
meal by apologizing for its want of deli
cacies. Good appetites and good diges-
ton are prompted by cheerfulness SO
let the cheerfulness reign at the table,
as well as in the parlor. If we SO con-
duct when people come to see us, wheth-
er for a call or a longer time, as to en-
joy ourselves in their company, we have
probably done the best thing for their
enjoyment too.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
From the Chicago Tribune.
A Brutal Outrage.

A Brutal Outrage.
The st. Louis Times, the Bourbon or.
gan of Missouri, prints the following
brutal and cold-blooded paragraph in
recent issue:
"Mr. j. III. Oglesby was not compelled
to resign the Presidency of the New Or
leans Chamber of Commerce. After his
extraordinary testimony in behalf of the
Kellogg government, he simply found
himself in a position from which the
common civilities and courtesies of social
life were withdrawn. A resident and
business man for half century, he
awoke to the discovery that he was with
out single acquaintance among reputa-
bic business men, and his bank-that
had become famous as custodian of
commercial wealth--found itself in q
single day without single depositor.
Mr.. Oglesby was as completely alone as
if he had lived in desert. Isolated and
ignored by the friends he had known for
fifty years, the terrible rebuke struck
home as none other could, and he resign
ed his commercial honors for friendless
retirement. To nature like Mr.. Og-
lesby's, such manifestation of public
disapproval was crushing in its effect.
He now lies at the point of DEATH"
The facts in this case are substantially
these: Mr.. Oglesby has been respecta-
BILE citizen and prominent business man
of New Orleanes for over fifty years.
During all that time no taint has ever
rested upon his moral reputation or CON-
mercial honor. He was summoned be-
fore the committee to testify, and, while
he did not seek to justify Mr.. Kellogg
or his administration, when asked some
questions touching Kellogg's relations to
the business community, he spoke favor
ably of them rather than stain his honor
by lying. Because he would not lie, he
was ostraeised socially and commercially,
anu uliNCil tibO anu " uis
death-bed by men who contend there is
no such thing in Louisiana as intimida-
tion and coercion And this is sample
of Southern chivalry and honor Could
there be more notable exhibition of
White League hate and fiendishness If
the conservatives of Louisiana thus
hound a man to his death whose honor
has been kept in tact for fifty years be-
cause he will not lie and soil his honor
to suit their partisan purposes, can there
be any more convincing proof that they
themselves have lied in their testimony ?
The ostracism 6f Mr.. Oglesby is the
blacklist deco the conservatives of Lou
isiana have yet committed, and should
bring upon them the swift condemnation
of all high-minded and truthful men.
This is a matter which lies outside Of
politics. 1t is personal outrage of the
gravest character which will come home
to every one who has respect for the
truth and honor, and it shows, as moth
ing else could, the fiendish hate and ma
levolence of the Bourbons towards any
man who will not prostitute his honor in
their behalf. A whole life. time of labor
for the interests of his city and his state,
and a reputation in politics, in trade,
and in society unspotted by single dis
reputable act, count nothing against his
refusal to lie. This is an objectionable
offence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

If wound made by a rusty nail be
held for twenty minutes over smoke
from burning wool or woolen cloth, the
pain will be relieved and the worst case
of inflammation allayed. This is sim
pie and worthy of trial, in these very
frequent cases which often result so fa-
tally.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

An advertisement for a dry goods
clerk reads, " Wanted, a young man to
be partly out door and partly behind
the counter" 1t doesn't specify what
part of the young man is to be out door.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
Sing,

DR.. Hall gives this advice to ladies
Have rocking chair in some large
room, at the top of the house, all cozy,
quiet and clean, and in some of the old
familiar tunes of the village church of
your childhood sing by the hour, with
an open mouth and loud voice not
on a penny whistle pitch the psalms
and hymns, and spiritual songs Of Watts
and Wesley, of David and Moses, and
Deuteronomy and all Of them Sing
away and rock away, and don't be afraid
if your neighbors do think you are a
live one, the angels won't be ashamed of
you; but while you are singing, think
what the words mean, and let your rheart
go out in that meaning; think, too, of
the many who used TO sing these same
songs with you, side by side in the same
pew, but who can sing them no more
now, for their lips are still in death, and
their sweet voices are hushed in the
churchyard grave, to be heard no more,
until you join together in singing the
hallelujahs of the skies
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

A Leavenworth man told a lie, and
then said hope to be struck dead il
have not spoken the truth He had
scarcely ceased speaking when he fell
to the foor-a man having knocked
him down.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
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For the Bellows Falls Times.
The Dream-mist.

For the Bellows Falls Times.
The Dream-mist.
The evening mists are creeping
Up through the valley green,
And lie meath the moonlight radiance
Like a shimmering silver sheen.
Upborne by the summer breezes,
To fall again in their play.
can fancy the dewy GOODNESS
Is the dash Of the Oceans spray.
And still borne along by fancy.
list to the deep rolling sea,
And fall into drowsy musings
As the hours pass quietly by.
Ny dreams are of girl-hood's days;
OF home with its circle dear;
OF the hours that passed TOO quickly
With their joyous, blithesome cheer
The record is sunny and bright,
OF that life. unburdened and free,
And the loves whic hthe home-walls enclosed
Are like pearls in the hearts treasury.
Hid away 'mongst the glorious hills,
Where the forest trees east their shade,
And the sweet, golden blossoms of spring
We're dotted like stars, DER the mead,
Is the spot that was home to me,
And the place where my heart lives to-day.
For though years like tide roll between,
They bear me not with them away.
And enshrined in a halo of light,
with The mist IKE glad tears urooplng o er.
Rise fondly before me to night.
The faces that smile on me there.
With childish delight / retrace
The pure joys which my young life knew,
So rich they we're TO me then
In what might seem meagre now.
The swift passing years soon are merged,
Into youths fair summer time,
When new aspirations and joys,
Fill the heart like sweet-t0ned rhyme.
New loves, too, crown the life,
And bll the brimming cup full,
The child heart forever is gone,
Let the changed life speak as it will.
o, days of sacred delight
Let me linger still longer with you.
And drink a fresh draught of your gladness
Ere further life's journey pursue.
Let the dreamy mist still gather.
And press my eyelids down,
While, as once in reality sweet.
Through these scenes in dreams roam
Lest waking, sadly find,
The cherished scenes of yore,
And the wide, wide world of childhood.
To this changed heart less fair.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

BE FAITHFUL.-A man cannot afford
tobe unfaithful under any circumstances; /;
a man cannot afford to be mean at any
time man cannot afford to do less
than his best at all times and under all
circumstances. No matter how wrong
fully you are placed, and no matter how
uniustly you are treated, you cannot, for
your own sake, afford to use anything
but your better self, nor to render any
thing but your better services; you can
not afford to cheat cheater; you can
not lie to liar; you cannot afford to
be mean to a mean man you cannot
afford to do other than deal uprightly
with any man, no matter what exigen-
cies may exist between him and you.
No man can afford to be anything but a
true man, living in his higher nature
and acting from the noblest considera-
tions.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

NOTHING EXTRAORDINARY Lieut..
B., stationed at Gibralta, was one day
on guard with another officer, who un-
fortunately fell down precipice four
hundred feet high and was killed. In
his guard report appeared this entry /:
"N. B.-Nothing extraordinary since
guard mounting" Shortly after his re-
turn to quarters, the brigade major, hav-
ing heard of the accident, approached
B. report in hand, to demand an expla-
nation. You say, sir, in your report,
IN. Nothing extraordinary since
guard mounting when your brother
officer on duty with you has fallen down
a precipice four hundred feet high and
been killed" Well, sir" replied B.,
Il dinna think there's onything extra
ordinary in it ava; if he'd faun down a
precipice four hundred feet high and no
been killed, l should haze thought it very
extraordinary, indeed, and wad hae put
it down in my report.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
The Ideal Man.

Every man has at times in his mind
the ideal, of what he should be, but is
not. This ideal may be high and COM
plete, or it may be quite low and Insult
ficient; yet in all men that really seek
to improve, it is better than the actual
character. Perhaps no one is SO salts
fed with himself that he never wishes to
be wiser, better and more holy. Man
never falls so low that he can see moth
ing higher than himself This ideal
man which we project, as it were, out of
ourselves, and seek to make it real
this wisdom, goodness and holiness,
which we aim to transfer from our
thoughts to our life-has an action more
or less powerful ON each man, rendering
him dissatisfied with present attainments,
and restless unless he is becoming better.
With some men it takes the rose out of
the cheek, and forces them to wander a
long pilgrimage of temptation before
they reach the Delectable Mountains of
tranquility, and find rest for the soul, :"
under the tree of life.-Theodore Parker
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

To remove dandruf-Go out on the
plains and insult an Indian
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
OFFICES AND HALL TO LET.

| In the New Brick Block on the South Side Of the
Square. Can be fitted to suit occupants. Inquire
Of JOHNSON i BABBITT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-09

There is a good prospect of the punishment
Of the brutal keepers on Blackwell's Island
who tortured one Connolly 10 death recently,
and il is hoped their fate will be warning
" other brutes in charge Of prisoners and in-
ane persons. There Is no doubt that cases
o. cruelty frequently occur in many of our
large prisons and asylUms. and the officers
IN CT. rye cannot be too careful in the selec-
ton o. their subOrtinates, FOR IL il by these
that the cruelty is generally perpetratei. Pa
tients veTy seldom complain OF their nurses
and keepers, 10 matter how much they may
be maltreatei. through fear OF further vlO-
lence, ard when they do their testimony is
impeached by the keepers, who cOrrobOrate
each Others statements in order TO shield
themselves fIOrn the consequences Of their
offence More care IN the selection OF keep
ers, and more IN the way Of personal atten-
ton to the management OF such institutions
on the part Of the officers il charge, viii re-
form many Of these abuses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-09
&C. Circulation More than Double
that of any other Daily Paper
Published iH Washington.

A cargo OF one hundred and sixty live cat
tie was shipped 20 England from Boston a
short time since, and the result was quite
satisfactory, the stock being in cool con-
ditiOn and bringing high prices. 1t is very
doubtful, however, whether live stock will
be exported very largely from the United
states on account OF the stringency of the
laws with reference 20 cattle diseases in Eng
land II Is stated that had a single one of
the American herd shown signs OF sickness
within twelve hours after theiI arrival, the
law would have required the destruction OF
the entire herd. The New York Journal of
Commerce says that investigation proves that
the foot and mouth disease among cattle is
confined to Ireland. and thinks the law should
apply 10 Irish cattle alone. Certainly if a
few OF a herd OF American cattle get sick on
shlpbOard, as they are liable to do, and the
entire herd be cOnfiscate-i, there would not
be many on this side the water bold enough
TO take the chances Of an enterprise which
might result IN a loss of the entire cargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-09

n correspondent OF New York paper says
that the claim OF Pat Halves, the ex-pieman
of the New York post office, that be was
elected to Congress from Nebraska is all
trash, and that he ran upon a supposition
That the state would be entitled TO an atdi-
tional Representative, while IN reality 4, is
not. Halves announces that the "post Office
pienlan" Will soon resume business, and IL is
evident that he hopes to rake in the dimes
lively on account OF the notoriety be has
ately obtained. Possibly Patrick may find
hat his ejectment from the post Office was a
blessing in disguise after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-09

The apparently authorized announcement
that there was deficiency OF between three
and four million dollars in the funds of the
Bank of California and an alleged over issue
OF Its stock, unknown TO the directors be-
SIDES, would seem TO leave little room TO
doubt the suicide OF its late president. He
could have stood the mere collapse OF the
bank, as hundreds Of bank officers have sur
Vived such catastrophes before, and he had
plenty OF staunch and powerful friends TO
put him on his feet again. had his personal
record In the matter been without stain: but
the consciousness that IL was not entirely
clear aud the terrible ordeal OF facing the
world after the exposure came were too
much for him. and he doubtless preferred to
30 as hundreds of Others have done before
Lim.-end The trouble by death.