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The Morning herald., 1875-12-09

and incongraous in our system Of govern.
ment. Retire 1000 officers. Consolidate
the Internal Revenue districts, and dis.
band the greater part of, the still l"zgs
number of collectors, assessors, &c. Com
pei the Secretary Of War to find employ
ment, in the army for the military family,
and enlisted servants of Mr.. Grant, or stop
their pay. Lift up the government from
tho disgrace ofrefusing its own paper, and
stop gold gambling. Give fair and full
credit, for every honest motive. and act
of the party in power, be fair, manly, and
just.
A century ago the clarion note Of safety
was to arm, and fight ! To-day the motto
is orgalize, and investigate ! Keeping our
initial sentence in view, We are conscious
the committees appointed by the Speaker,
will not be afraid to investigate?
The Morning herald., 1875-12-09

tian conduct as that Of Talmages; that he
is not Of the fold Of the Shepherd; that
such cant, blasphemy, and irrsligion, are
obnoxious to the teachings Of the book he
assumes TO defend.
From another standpoint this sermon is
very Objectionable, as its delivery in the
Tabernacle, transmitted its pulpit into a
political rostrum, and soiled the limped
waters Of Christianity, with the filth Of
pelitics. ..-, ~. ...
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
GRAFTON.

Either sunshine or rain on Thursday,
produced a sufficient amount of water
to move the ice in the north branch of
Saxtons River, commencing near its
source in Windham, clearing the chan
mel completely until the front column
reached short curve in the stream some
twenty-five rods below the bridge in
Grafton village, where the amount of
water proved insufficient to carry the
large accumulation Of snow and ice
farther and it came to sudden
stand still. The channel was COM
pletely filled back to some distance above
Sabins factory, but the water must go
somewhere and it did first it poured
into the lower room of Sabin's factory,
filling it to the depth of six feet The
fireman saw the water approaching and
advised those employed in that room to
cup and git" 1t was unnecessary to
repeat the advice The water did not
all stop here, but poured on and soon
reached the French Carriage Company's
carriage depository in SO threatening a
manner that all valuables were speedily
removed. The eutire stream then poured
into the road down River street. P. A.
| Chapman's cellar was first reached and
| filled to the brim, but as it was supposed
to contain no liquids, only potatoes and
turnips were thoroughly washed
Browns special attention was next called
to the matter by the water pouring in
at the front door of his blacksmith shop.
/ He declared that honest industry was no
guarantee against the effects of torrent
of water and hastily gave fine speci-
men of tall walking to the opposite side
/ of the street The water rose two feet
upon his shop floor, and after giving the
residence of Asa Barrett very watery
! look, passed into the channel below the
obstruction Road commissioner Phelps
took in the situation, and with force Of
some fifty men, put channel through
/ the Jam of snow and ice and on Friday
at noon, succeeded in restoring the stream
to its original course. X.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
CLAREMoNT. N. III.

The Claremont Advocate says that on
Saturday afternoon, about half past two
o'clock, Mr.. Chas. w. Carlton dropped
dead in the entryway of the second story
of Rand's Block. He had been in the
cigar shop of Messrs. Abbott q Bailey,
and on leaving fell near the door, where
he was found by man passing through
the entry in a minute or two after he
fell. The workmen in the cigar shop
and other occupants of the story, imme.
diately ran to his relief, and found that
he had ceased to breathe. A messenger
was at once dispatched to break the sad
intelligence to his wife and father, liv.
ing on West street, where the body was
Immediately conveyed, and Drs. Way
and Tolles summoned, who, with DR.
Flagg, were soon present. They pro
nounced him dead, but gave no opinion
as to the character of the sudden at
tack.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
SOUTH LONDONDERRY

There is good deal of sickness just
now. Ira Farnham, an old resident, is
dangerously i'll.
We had a generous thaw last week,
which took off about one half of the
snow, but left enough to make it still the
best of sleighing.
We have a new physician in the per-
son of NV. Woodward, late of Fayette-
vile. For the present he is stopping at
the West River House.
The churches of the place united last
Sunday in services in memory of the
late DR.. H. D. Cooke. The memorial
discourse was presented by Rev. J. S.
Goodall At the close of the sermon J.
L. Martin, Esq, presented, with very ap-
propriate and feeling remarks, series
of resolutions, expressive of our sorrow
in our great loss, extending sympathy to
the bereaved and requesting copy OF
the discourse for publication. We would
not forget to say that the singing on the
occasion was very fine indeed. c. G.
Smith, Esq, chorister, always shows him.
self ready for extra occasions
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
lOwNSHEND.

On Friday, the 26th inst the wind
blew as it has not blown before within
the recollection of that noted parsonage,
the oldest inhabitant. Of course the
snow was removed from many localities,
and piled up in Others, especially in the
highways March 1st presented US with
from IL to IA inches more snow
March meeting on Tuesday passed off
with unwanted rapidity. Not a ballot
was cast for any Office and in no instance
was a second name put in nomination.
The following is list of the principal
officers elected. [See list of officers else
where
The whole number of families in dis
trict No 6, Townshend village is 112
No. of children under FIVE years, 26 ;
between five and ten years, "a between
ten and fifteen, % between fifteen and
twenty, %; whole number of children,
lis.
The homestead of the late Dea d. d.
Bond has been sold to his son Theodore,
who is to occupy it, and his mother is to
live with him.
The very severe professional duties
which have devolved upon DIR. w. III.
Ellis have rendered him at length una
Bile, on account of sickness, to attend to
his practice. He has fortunately for
his patients secured the services of DIR.
d. Z. Wells late of Washington, d. C
to take charge of his business till he re-
covers.
On Wednesday evening of last week,
Feb. oath, DIR. Wells delivered his high
" interesting and instructive lecture on
the Important Transit Routes of the
World"
The winter with us as elsewhere is
very tedious Many of the people Of
our village are suffering very great in.
convenience from the want of water
Some have to draw it in casks for some
distance The cold has been at times
very intense. The last rain has done
considerable good, as the brook which
feeds our grist and saw mill was quite
well filled at the time and is consequent
ly doing much good.
We think the TINES improves each
year and in those families who take it
it is a welcome guest.
The annual financial report of the
town the past year shows the liabilities
of the town to be s1315.1S and the re
sources, SS17 40, leaving a fixed indebt
edness unprovided for of s49S rs. Tn,
number of acres of land in town is 25,.
7243 list, s4,17S.22; polls, $50; rea
estate listed at s277, 6SI.S0; personal es
tate st ISL ,S99; debts Offset, s44,8S6.67
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
County Commissioners.

George Slate Of this village is probab-
ly elected county commissioner Of this
county As usual late years the vote is
small and scattering, but Mr. Slate is
largely ahead in the returns received,
The vote in this town, Rockingham, was
Slate, "a, Charles Smith, 80, Charles II
|Shepley, |, Geo o Guild, /, Henry A
Wheeler, i; In Westminster, Slate, IA,
Henry A. Willard, 81, j, b. Morse, /
In Grafton Slate had a unanimous vote,
81; Athens, Slate, u, DIR. Gale, Z;
Windham, all for Slate, %; also all for
Slate in Londonderry, 81.
In Windsor county the few returns in
cate the reelection of Saml. A. Weston
of Chester.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05

The expenses of the town for the past
fiscal year, were S6,991.04, as follows
For support of poor, s1472.21 highways
and bridges, s2,38825; officers fees
s31372; incidentals S1,705.96 interest
money paid, s1,11090. The liabilities
amount to s1S,185.53 and the resources
50, 1855 SO, leaving balance against the
town of s14,919.15. The property be.
longing to the town is valued at SIT 1852
"a, as follows: Town farm cost $500
stock, farming tools, etc, as appraised
Feb, 1875, s144S.66; town hall, at cost
S11 1884 So furniture, 1886 horse sheds
$3.50.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
FELcHvILLE.

Spruce gum is said to be an article OF
consumption in considerable quantities
in Felchvil!e, and the consumers embrace
many of the girls and prominent citi'
gems.
The next lyceum will be held on Tues
day evening of next week with the fol-
lowing resolution for discussion; Re
solved, That it should be made penal
offense by statute law to offer to treat q
friend, or any other person, with intoxi'
eating liquor, directly or indirectly" A
lively discussion is expected
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
CHESTER.

Names of pupils of district No. 2,
Chester, who have had neither absent
nor tardy marks during the winter term
of 1875: Cora Bates, Alice Bates, Mel
lie jenkins, Ida Hall, Lulie Jenkins,
Edwin jenkins, BERTHE Hall Tardy
but not absent Edgar Whitcomb. Alb
sent but one day, Forrest Bates, Fannie
jenkins, Charlie Whitcomb.
Teacher, MARCIA j. BAILEY.
The financial report of the auditors
shows the total cash disbursements the
past year to have been s12,855.74 The
amount expended for the poor in excess
of receipts from town farm, is 81, 609. %.
There has been an average of 81 persons
ON the farm during the past year, and
80 persons have been aided more or less
during the year. The Indebtedness OF
the town after deducting assets, is So
322.53.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
BOSTON MARKET-Mar. 2.

FLoUR.-There has been better feeling in Flou
The sales have been at 81 % a 81 so for Western
superfne; % so a S615 for Wisconsin extras s. 81
"a 81 rs for Minnesota extras Corn Meal $500 "a
t.u0pbbl. Rye Flour, $500 a $500. Cat Meal 81.
$3.50
GRAIN.-There is a fair demand for Corn. Sale,
Oats 10 "a Tie. Rye so IS "a Sl.0O.
PR0VISI0NS.-Ihere is no change to notice in
Pork. The sales have been at Sl6L0 "a $3.50 fol
prime; $1,000. a $1,000 for mess. Beef ranges
from sl05o a $500 for mess and extra mess; and
$1,000 "a 81 90 for family Lard AZ a i5c fol
city and Western. Smoked Hams IL l21zc 2 10.
PRoDUCE.-Priees of Butter in favor OF buyers
The sales have been mostly at IS a Sec. with
common TO good 20 "a Zoe. y 10. Cheese from III:
% 1910. White Beans sl75 a s3.l2l5. Potatoes, Il
"a S3c per bush. Eggs 80 9 3oc per doz.
W0OL.-There has been a very quiet feeling il
Wool. The transactions include l50,U0O lbs. Chi,
and Pennsylvania at $50 SIC. and other feeces a
SOC 5212e as to quality.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
PRoCToRsvILLE.

Hiram Giddings of Proctorsville, who
recently died at the age of "a, was one
of the crew of the privateer Enterprise,
which was captured by the British and
taken to England in the war of 1912,
and he was a prisoner there for about
three years. He was also one of the
prisoners confined in the Dartmore hulk,
and, ten days after bis incarceration, his
hair became white. He bore, all through
his life. the marks of the chains he wore
upon his flesh.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
SPRINGFIELD.

Mrs. Helen Grain who recently sold
her house on Mansion Hill, intends to
build new one on the opposite side OF
the road.
The temperance drama at the town
hall on Monday evening of last week,
drew full house and was very favor
ably received.
The recent children's sociable at the
Congregational vestry proved very
pleasant affair for old and young. Over
100 of the little folks we're present, some
of whom gave songs, declamations, &c.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
ATAUCTION.
WITHOUT RESERVE OR PosTPoNEMENTi
d FIRST CLASS RESIDENCE.

On Henry Street, Bellows Falls. VT. on TUES
DAY. MARCH SIXTEENTH, at one o'clock in the
afternoon This property Is owned by J. Y. Tolman.
and is placed in my hands to sell on such liberal
purchase GOOD RESIDENCE. or secure property
Tor investment in Bellows Falls. The lot, upon the
north and sunny side of the Street, is S2S f. front,
by $50 feet in the rear thus furnishing ample room
lated, four gtbied roof dwelling, and finely finished
rom Attic TO Cellar; built years ago and in thor
ough repair. The ground size of main building i
30 10 feet, with Story 20x 2 feet. Shed IS II
feet; the parlor is l7s l515 sitting room 5S feet
square; sleeping room 1914 III feet: dining room
1874 Il feet; Kitchen ll1s II upon both foors.
Pantry, Closets. &C, conveniently arranged. The
chambers large. high studded and very pleasant.
Halls upon both floors are spacious being feet in
the clear, The rooms the hrst floor ar l01a feet
high and upon the second floor VA feet. and the
cts. &c are all finished and in complete order. The
Cellar under the whole main building, is we'll ar
ranged tor convenient use and q considerable part
finished for cellar kitchen. Water Is carried to
some sixteen rooms is we'll calculated to accommo-
late two. and with slight alterations, even three
families.
na- No such First Glass Property has ever before
been offered auction in this place. 1t is offered
at a season of the year that will enable the pur-
chaser TO put 1t to immediate profitable Con-
sidering the location being upon the best-wel, say
OF the best streets in town. the class OF house.
the easy terms of payment such opportunity
may not, probably will not occur again for years.
invite those who wish to avail themselves of this
usual and liberal public sale, to examine for them
selves, il in any particular have mistated the
character of this property. The sale will be made
set forth, to the highest bona fide bidder,
upon these terms. Only one thousand to be paid
down. the balance upon mortgage at easy rates and
upon convenient time For further particulars in
J. D. BRIDGMAN.
Bellows Falls. VT, Feb. sd, 1875 Gil
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
BRATrIER

d. w, Leonard d Co have bought
the job printing department of the Rec
ord office Mr. Leonard is from Fair.
haven
John Devine, workman in Church ;
planning mill, had his hand caught in a
moulding machine on Wednesday of last
week and severely mangled and cut but
will not lose any of his fingers.
Rev. E. E. Cummings, d, d., Of Con-
cord, N. H., has been engaged to sup.
ply the pulpit of the Baptist church,
commencing about the first of April,
when Mr.. Matteson's resignation takes
effect
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
Notice of Settlement md Application fer
Distt ibufion
ESTATE OF WILLIAM II. CARR

STATE OF VERMONT, lin Proh.t. Casa
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER. IS. ! at TownShend, in
said DISTRICT on the lst day of March A d. is75
James U Morton. administrator, de boais son With
the VIII annexed. OF the estate Of WILLIAM H
Cakk late OF Jamaica. in said di-tTiet. deceased,
proposes 10 present his administration account Tor
tor decree Of distribution and partition Of the ss-
tate Of said deceased. Whereupon, il is ordered hp
said Court. that said account and said applicatou
Re referred to session thereof to be held at the
P,eease 9ihee n noyo,hend in said district % tAs
for hearing and decision thereon: And il Is furth-
eE ordered that notice hereof De given all persons
Interested by publication of the same three week.
PAPER published at Rockingham, previous to said
time appointed for hearing. that they may appear az
said time and place. and show cause if any they
may have why said account should not be allowed
And inch decree ssdss bx the Court Attest.
Nl G. u. RDDY. Rarntar
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
FAYETTEVILLE

Lyceum as usual Wednesday evening,
Mar. Sd.
An exhibition will be held at Union
Hall, on the evening of Wednesday,
Mar. 10th.
A very interesting monthly concert
was held Sunday afternoon, Feb. %, al
the church. The subject was. Bless
ings and Cursings."
The recent thaw has filled our brooks
and springs, so there is now plenty o.
water, for which there is a general feel
ing of gratitude.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
PLYMOUTH.

Pleasant Valley Grange was organ
lied in Plymouth on Friday, Feb. 10Th,
by Deputy d. E. Boyden. The officers
of the grange are as follows: Master,
F. III. Moore; overseer, Geo. Cheney
lecturer, l.. G. Green steward, S. L.
Stillwell; assistant steward, w. E. Da-
Wis; chaplain, Mrs. A. L. Stillwell
treasurer, A. t. Moore Secretary, j.
F. Waterman Gate Keeper, H. j.
Minor; Ceres, Mrs. A. T. Moore; Po-
mona, Mrs. G. Cheney; Flora, Mrs. E.
Brown; lady asst. steward, Miss Ann
c. Whitman. This grange began with
II members and in two weeks has more
than doubled its numbers.
On Friday afternoon, the 10Th inst,
the dwelling house of Daniel McEwen
took fire in the attic near the chimney
Mr.. McEwen was away, leaving the
premises in the care of his wife, and
threesmall children. The nearest neigh,
Dor being nearly one mile away, no help
could be procured. Mrs. McEwen sue
ceeded, by carrying up snow, in getting
control Of the fire for time, but il
broke out anew and entirely consumed
the house, barn and other out buildings
together with thirty tons of hay in the
barn, and the furniture, clothing and
provisions in the house. Mrs. McEwen
drove the cattle from the barn to safe
distance and none were injured. Loss
81 800 to $4,000; fully insured.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
CAMBRIDGEPoRT.

The district school No. IA, at Cam
bridgeport, which was taught by Miss
Ella Stevens of Athens the past winter,
closed on Feb. 18th. 1t is not enough
to say that Miss Stevens gave general
good satisfaction to all concerned in the
school, but it is unanimously acknowl-
edged that the good order and rapid pro
gress of the school has never been sur.
passed
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
NORTH SPRINGFIELD.

Mr.. j. NJ. Lewis has live alligato-
which is in good health and apparently
enjoys the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rolla Wyman and their
child had a narrow escape from span
of runaway horses which came up be-
hind them few days since. Mr.. Wyman
pushed his wife and child into the snow
for safety and jumped out himself. jus,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05

METEOROLOGICAL NoTEs FOR FEBRU-
ARY-Average temperature for the
month morning, 1859 noon, 25.36o !;
night, 1852 mean average, 1880 or
7.200 colder than for February, 1874,
and 1852 warmer than for January,
1875. The five or six tho'cy days of the
first and last weeks helped considerably
to raise the average. Mean average for
the first week, 17o; second, 4.76o third,
14' fourth, 2171o Highest average
for any day, oath, 430; lowest, 9th
2330 Mercury highest, morning oath
and 25th, 36o noon, 23d, 50o; night,
23d and oath, 440. Lowest, morning,
/ 13th-270, in some localities -340 and
$50 noon, 9th, 50; night, 9th, 40.
i Range of mercury for the month 730 from
] 90 below zero to 500 above, or 80 great
er than for January; greatest range for
a single day, 18th, 45o least, 18th, 25th,
and 26th, 70. Below zero II mornings.
/ From the 9TH to 10Th, inclusive, 13 days,
the average below was 923'; for 5
mornings, beginning with the 18th, 16.-
/ 60o below. A cool exhibit More or
less stormy 10 days. Rain on three
days, quite heavy on the Sd and 18th.
Snow on 10 days, 20 inches in all.
Heaviest fall, Doth, II inches, 10 inches
less than in January. Whole fall OF
snow for the season thus far SO inches
More or less clear some portions Of Is
days, 5 nearly cloudless. Snow deep till
settled considerably by the moderately
sized thaw of the last week On the
whole the month was uncomfortably Sc
vere Average temperature for the
three winter months, 190. The mean
average for December nearly twice that
of January and February.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
Town Meeting,

The annual town meeting was unusu-
ally quiet and harmonious throughout.
Every town officer was elected by nomi-
nation and reclamation and on the other
business of the day there were no discus
sions The session began at 10 40 a. m. :,
and the entire business was completed
at | i, 55, an hour and ten minutes, leav-
ing the town clerk and moderator to en-
gage themselves as best they could till 3,
P. NJ. to receive votes for county commits
sioner, and to protect themselves from the
monotony as well as could be, they would
send out by one voter for another and
thus in that way procured as much COM
pany as was accessible A full list of
the town officers will be found in another
place.
The tax voted was 80 cents on the dol
lar which is quite as low as could be ex-
pected.
On motion of Col Asa Wentworth the
auditors were instructed to insert the
warrant for the next annual meeting,
in their next annual financial report.
A good move, as the freeman will find at
their next annual town meeting. On
motion of Col. Wentworth it was voted
that the tax voted this year be collected
by the first of January next instead Of
February, as formerly, in order that the
town officers may be enabled to make up
and have printed their accounts at an
earlier day.
Coming to the article relating to the
new cemetery in this village, on motion
of J. D. Bridgman it was voted, that the
selectmen be directed to build suitable
fence round the cemetery grounds al
Bellows Falls, make suitable road OF
streets on the same, put in receiving
tomb, if thought necessary, and sum
not exceeding $500 was appropri
ated for the above purpose.
Rev. Mr.. Haskins, superintendent OF
schools the past year, made a report
which was well received and an order
ought to have passed to have it printed
! There having been no settlement with
the town treasurer for some years, a
his request and on motion of G. i. Webb
the selectmen were authorized to make
such settlement within thirty days, and
thereupon the meeting was dissolved.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05

as one of the horses landed plump into
his sleigh nearly demolishing it. All
three horses then ran for half a mile aud
stopped, and very fortunate it was that
there was no damage except to the sleigh.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
SWEDISH HELP.

Families desiring Swedish Domestics will please
send orders at once to CHARLES A. BERGLUND
4 CO.. II Stamford St. Boston. Mr.. Is. who has
brought over 1900 skilled domestics to New England
during the last four years, will remain in Swe
den 10 select help according to ORDERS Send for
Circular. informant n desired of points where no
Swedes have settled, where Swedes of small capital
can buy lands to settle, and also obtain work a part
of the time from farmers factories In the vicinity
In such cases MIR, b. will induce Swedes to emgrate
TO New England. l0.ll
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-05
Marrtea.

In this village, Feb. 25th, by Rev. J. r. Haskins
MYk0N N. GREEN and LILA NJ. ADAMS. both
of Rockingham.
In Jamaica, Feb 10, by Rev. A. B. Emmons. Ma
P0LEUN b JOHNSON and BELLE Il, FRENCH,
both of Jamaica
In Chester. Feb. 18th by Rev. John G.. Hale
HARVEY g. kITTRIDGE of Lowell, Mass. and
JULIA A. MOORE of Chester.
10 Londonderry. Feb I'D. by Rev. J. S. Goodall
Mr.. 3. K. PIERCE, OF Greenfield, Mass. and Miss
CARRIE 2 JOHNSON of Londonderry.