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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

At the fire at Montpelier last Friday,
VIM. T. Dewey, son of Hon. Charles
Dewey, had his face considerably bruis-
ed and one leg broken by a falling wall.
Gen. P. P. Pitkin had hand badly cut,
and George Nichols, clothing dealer,
was somewhat injured. Governor Peck,
who happened to be in town, worked on
the engines at both fires, and Mrs. G. w
Willard, assisted by many other ladies,
furnished coffee for the firemen.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
WINCHESTER, N. III.

This was one Of the towns that went
democratic last year, but gallantly
wheeled into the republican column last
week, electing two republican represen,
tatives and giving Cheney for governor,
POI to 252 for Roberts and 3 scattering
a republican majority Of SO where last
year the majority against them was so
Three cheers for Winchester ! A com
munication giving an account of the
election there, was received too late FOL
insertion.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
LONDONDERRY.

West River Star Chapter has recently
been organized with the following Off
GERS: A. A. Curtis, w. P; Mrs, i. S,
Arnold, w. NJ Mrs. A. A Curtis, Asso
NJ; Mrs. B. Sparrow, Con-. Mrs. E. ii.
Davis, Asso. Con-. Mrs. Frank Stowell,
Adah Mrs. B. S. Wait, Ruth Mrs. c.
w. Whitney, Esther; Miss Nancy Ar
mold, Martha Mrs. E. T Sterling, Flee
ia Mrs. C. w. Warner, War. G. w.
Whitney, Treasurer E. F. Sterling,
Secretary L. s. Arnold, Sentinel.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
GRAFTON.

Amy one desiring to locate on small
but very productive farm, pleasantly To-
Gated in live town, within one mile of
a stirring country village where a good
" number of middlemen cater for the
wants Of numerous customers and flour
ish like bay trees where grangers
purchase astonishingly low and sell ex-
travagantly high, thus securing to them
selves a straight and clear way to wealth
and prosperity, will find it to their ad-
vantage to visit the homestead Of Dea.
VIM. Whitcomb 1t is very desirable
place and he, in consequence of failing
health, has decided sell it this spring al
such price as he is able to obtain See
his advertisement X.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

BREACH OF PROMISE Casa nota-
bic breach of promise case is reported at
Montpelier, the young man, John w.
Page, son of Hon. John A. Page, oc-
cupying a prominent social position, be-
ing the defendant; and young lady,
Miss Hattie J. Bradshaw of Manchester,
n. H, plff A suit has also been brought
against DR.. G. N. Brigham of Montpe-
lier, well known physician, for procur-
ing abortion upon the plaintiff The
friends of young Page claim it to be a
case of black mail.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

THE FREEZE MURDER. VIM. I'll.
Smith, arbitrator, on Monday rendered
his decision on the s2500 reward, offered
by the town of Rutland for the convic-
ton of the murderer of Mrs. Ann
Freeze, in June last. He awarded $1,000
each to J. c. Thornton and n. S. Stearns,
who looked up the evidence in Boston,
and $3.50 each to George w. Crawford
and A. S. Matthews, the policemen who
arrested John p Phair, who was con-
victed-of the murder.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

New MUsIo-The following new mu
sic is just received from G. d. Russell
& Co., 126 fremont Street Boston
Trabbling back to Georgia" by the
well known and deservedly popular author
Chas. d. Blake; this is companion to
" Old Black Joe" Gazing Seward, a
song, words by E. R. Johnes, music by
A. C. Lee. One of the favorite songs
sung by Mrs. II. E. Sawyer, He thinks
| donot love him, Mothers Dream"
adescriptive song by H. Willard, words by
Geo. Cooper, and Troop of Amazons, y
a grand march by Eddie Fox.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
Notice In Ba uLrup,cy.

l. of March, A. ID. Isis. warrant in bankruptcy
was issued against the estate Of REsULAD S. STA
PILES of Dover, in the county of Windham and
state of Vermont. no has been adjueged . bank
rupt on his own petition: that the payment Of any
debts and delivery Of any property belonging said
bankrupt him, for his and the transfer OF
aly property by him. forbidden by Law that .
meeting Of the creditors Of said bankrupt, to prove
their debts and TO choose or more assignees Of
his estate will be held at Court OF Bankruptcy, to
be holden at the office Of Kttredse Haskins, In
Brattleboro. IN the county Of Windham. and state
on the TIL RTIETH DAY OF MARCH, a, v. ISIS.
AZ 10 o'clock A. II. THOMAS FAILEf,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
I,AmRRInGEPoRT.

On Friday of last week the ladies
gave surprise to Mr.. and Mrs Leonidas
Barry, and carrying with them their
thimbles and needless, it resulted in
leaving nice puff all tied and a bed
quilt completed, besides the memory of
. pleasant and lively social time, for
which the recipients expressed much ap-
preciatiou.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
BRATTLERORo.

Some $50 of the friends of Rev. DIR.
Matteson called upon him on Monday
evening of last week, and presented many
tokens of regard, in view of his prospec-
tive departure.
Gov. Holbrook has been appointed
and confirmed by the Senate as Consul
to Odessa. but it is said he has no desire
for the position and will decline. Itwas
certainly a good appointment, besides
being a surprise to and doubtless appre-
ciated by the governor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
WFsrMoRELANp. n. H.

This town, which late years has been
democratic. wheeled into the republican
line last week, electing the republican
ticket. The vote for governor was Che
ney, AS, Roberts. 1SS. Charles n
ouimby, republican. was elected repre-
sentative. Clerk, E. J. GOOdnow Sc
lectmen. A. E. johnson, VIM. \, Patten,
Scion Chickering.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

George NJ. Clark, of Whitmore d
Clark's minstrels, met with serious ac-
cident while performing at Phoenix Hall,
Concord, N. H., Tuesday night, in at
tempting to use loaded pistol in one
of the scenes upon the stage. The weap-
on discharged before he knew it, and
blew off the fore finger of the right hand
above the second joint.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

| have rented thestore in Union Block,
formerly occupied by johnson q Bah
bitt as Drug store, and am having the
same fitted up in first class style for the
MISUNDERSTANDING business and the sale
of ready made Clothing, hats, caps and
gents furnishing goods, and shall remove
to the same April LIST, and from now I'M
til that time will sell any thing have
in stock for TWENTY-FIVE PER
CENT LESS THAN COST. | have
lust received from New York and Bos-
ton some elegant suits for men, which |
can sell from nine to twelve dollars per
suit. Also some new styles of boy 8
clothing which | will sell very low. Call
and see them.
Auction Sale.
will also sell at auction at the old
store, Saturday evening, March 9th,
ready made clothing, hats, caps, and
gents furnishing goods, as / am deter
mined to reduce my stock before remov'
ing to the new store.
C. Z. HoRsFoRD.
Bellows Falls, March II. 1875.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

The Woodstock Standard says that
the friends of Julius E. Perkins, the
great basso, whose death in England was
announced last week, have not as yet re-
ceived the particulars of bis last sick
ness. They only know that he had been
i'll a few days of rheumatic fever, though
not alarmingly so.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
ANDOVER.

Mr. Jacob Rowell has a COW, the in
come from which the past year has
to Sl36.
1t is reported that many farmers have
their last years stock of butter on hand
and to them the present downward ten
dency is not cheerful.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
LUDLOW.
prove fta.

At the late town meeting it was voted
to pay no more bills for breaking roads
in the winter, leaving the inhabitants of
each highway district to clear the roads of
snow. They calculate this will save the
town $1,000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
HARTLAND.

On the 9th inst, Wallace Rogers,
was pressing hay, when the "dog" in
the machine broke causing lever to
strike him on the top of the head, cut
ting cash in the scalp over three inch
es long.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
JAMAICA.

The annual meeting of the Jamaica
savings bank was held March Sd, and
Hon. VIM. Harris. Jr., was elected pres
Dent, G. l.. Waterman vice president,
and J. C. Robinson secretary and treas
urer. The auditors report showed s4O,-
or 40 to the credit of depositors and a
surplus of s229.13 after paying divi-
bends and all expenses. The bank has
sustained no loss since its organization.
Number of depositors S1S
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

Mrs. Moses johnson of Plymouth, an
old lady of 70 years and weighing about
200 pounds, fell down a fight of stairs
last week, and her injuries will probably
prove fatal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
NOTICE.
Com nsi.sioucr's Notice.

ESTATE OF MRS. SARAH w. MOTT.
WE. the subscribers, being duly appointed BY the
w Hon. Probate Court for the District of W estmin-
ster commissioners TO and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the es-
tate of Mrs. SARAH W. MOTT, late of Rockingham
in said District deceased and also all claims and de-
mands exhibited in Offset thereto: and months from
the sd day of February last being allowed By said
Court for that purpose we do therefore hereby give
notice. that will attend the business of fad
appointment, at the store of T. G. Butterheld in
Saxtons River village in said District. the 24th
day of Apr and It'll day Of Aug next. from O'Clock
p NJ until o'clock NJ. on each of said days.
F.G. BUTTERFIkLDl comm;..;on.r,.
sM. WARMER, 49,.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

BOSTON MARKET---Mar. 10.

FLoUR.-The demand for Flour has been good
The sales have been at 81 rs "a 81 so for Western
super6ne; S. Is a s5,25 for Wisconsin extras y p
42SPbbi. Rye Flour, $500 "a $500. Dat Meal 500
$3.50
GRAIN.-The market for Corn the same. Sales
of mixed and yellow have been at s. "a sle Y bush.
Oats 70 a. T3c, Rye s0.9o 9p sl.O0.
PR0VISI0NS.-The market for Pork Is quite
firm The sales have been at sl650 q slI.OU for
prime; 5000, a s2l.00 for mess. Beef ranges
from $1,000 a sl3o0 for mess and extra mess and
city and Western. Smoked Hams IL q l212c y ID;
PRoDUCE-The Butter market Is very dull
The sales have been mostly at % % 32e. witt
common To good at IL a 2sc y 10. Cheese from i
"a ,l7c. White Beans $3.50 "a s3.l2l2. Potatoes, D
"a 73c per bush. Eggs % g Zee per dog.
W0oI,-We notice a more active demand fo
Wool. The transactions include 29o, 900 lbs ONE
and Pennsylvania at 5l@ Soc. and other heeces a
100 52c as to quality.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.

On the 7th inst, the Congregational
Church in this place, received an Access
sion Of nineteen persons, fourteen by
profession and five by letter,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
ATHENS.

AT the recent town meeting the town
voted to return to the highway surveyor
system almost unanimously. The office
Of collector was put up at auction and
BID off at S14
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
CLARrMoST, N. II.

Claremont made net republican gain
on last year of LAT, her vote standing
Cheney SAT, Roberts 1874 She always
votes like Vermont town.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
THE TERRACE BUILDING LOTS
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1875.


The exercise Of little discernment enables per
son to determine with reasonable precision, those
places in village, that would be called desirable for
building, and always in locating dwelling the
D. rson acts with reference to the prospective as well
as the present character of the surroundings The
advantage of the TERRACE BUILDING LOTS, is
SO we'll recognized now that nothing need be said
in their favor 1t is pretty we'll understood that we
have guarded by restrictions and conditions against
any possible bad features in this section as TO
able the purchaser to be at ease about any undesr
able buildings in the immediate vicinity, 1t is ut
ferly impossible FOREVER, that nuisances can be
erected on the building lots and future
eratiOps will thank for setting apart spot in
Bellows Falls, perpetually insured against any pos
sible accidents of this kind. And it is proper that
it should be so. for Nature itself has done every;
thing to make it beautiful spot for habitaons and
so protected it becomes in every respect most Ia
vored locality.
and long payments. as to accommodate parties in
Our prices cannot fail to suit and if the lots don't
you will have TO wait for another CONFUSION OF Ma
ture to make them expressly to your TASTE and the
chances are, then you might be disappointed
don't think would wait prices might vary change
of owners might occur, and thousand little things
might happen to cheat you out of a trade. Plans
&c can be seen, and full information obtained at
NV office, J. u. BRIDGMAN.
Bellows Falls, VT. IL
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

Among the appointments sent to the
Senate, for confirmation, on Tuesday,
was that of Buel ]. Derby, as Postmas-
ter at Burlington
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

In Grafton, March 5th, after brief illness, of
pneumonia LUCY EMILY BARRETT, only daugh-
ter Of Charles and Carrie S, Barrett aged months
and days. ooo, r.r,,,
In Townshend, Feb. 18th, CoRRIE E. HATCH.
aged years months, and 26 days.
In Townshend March It'll, EN0CH WARE, aged
In Townshend, March sth. Mr., GEORGE SMITH,
aged SO years and II months.
I'm Waipole. Mass, March 18th, of meningitis.
GE0RGIE W.. son of George III. Littlehed, former
ly of Cambridgeport, aged II years mo. days:
In AscutneyviIle, Feb. 9th, of pneumonia Mrs.
JAMES c. MOODY, aged So years;
WILLARD SHEPARD. aged 81 years, 10 months.
In AIstead. N H. Feb 18th. EMMA, wife of E.
l. Jennings, aged Is years, months. ~ days
In North Charlestown, N H. March 10th, CATH
ERNIE HOLDEN, aged 81 years, months.
In North Cnarlestown. N. H., March 5. HENRI
ETA L., eldest daughter of Gardner Way. aged IL
years. o,,,,-,o
| child of Chester L. and Hattie W. Amsden. aged
In Ludlow. March 9Th. MIRIAM, wife of Rev
| Noah Johnson aged TS years.
/ In Proctorsyille. March sth, Mrs. CATHERINE
/ WRIGHT. wife of Melvin Wright, aged So years
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

We regret to learn that Col. H. D.
Hopkins of Montpelier has had another
paralytic shock and cannot use his hand
81 tongue.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
DR.. FLINTs
QUAKER BITTERS.

Composed of Roots. Barks, and Herbs.-the great
Blood Purifier of the dsy,-restoring vitality and
energy To the Aged. they are blessing,-remov-
ing the infrmities of age. strengthening and stmu
lating the body and cheering the mind. Mothers
and Maidens win find the Quaker Bitters safe and
reliable remedy in all cases Of illness incident to
the sex-purifying the blood.-producing not only
vigorous circulation. but beautiful and healthy
complexion. Children suffering from sudden Sc
we're attacks of illness peculiar to early life often
find ready relief by taking one bottle of Quaker
Bitters No one can remain long unwell tif cura-
ble) after taking few bottles
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
Marrifd.

IN Brattleboro. March sth, by Charles X. Field,
ESQ. CALVIN WARD of Fayetteville, and Mrs
ABBIE (. MASON Of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19
1ied.

Marriages and Deaths inserted FRRE, Obituaries.
Including poetry to be paid for according to length
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

CATTLE MARKET.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
TUESDAY Mar, 10, 1875.
AMOUNT OF STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. sheep Shotes. Veal Fat Hogs
This week. ESQ SOS 81 s s9
Last week. 206s sos 500
One year ago. xtS6 6iOs 6sI - ooVo
PRICES.
Prices of Market Beef-kxtra, ss,I slO.o; nrst
quality $3.50 q $50; second quality. r1.O O. sa-So
third quality, S5,7 20 s6.7e, .oooa M
Sheep and Lambs-Per head. In lots, ss-Vo W ~"
Hides, So a. SIG, n N.
Tallow, SIC "a 6cT n. 80,
Milch Cows and Cslyes.-sS5. s6S. SOS and $40, a.
Prices of Store Cattle.-w orKins Oxen, PAIR iT
"a $40
REMARKS.-A large supply Of Western cattle
are in ark this week and prices are shaded apou
&c less than last week. 90 10 loo being the quota
lions for the best grades. Sheep hold their own OF
last week better than cattle and prices are the same
81 up 10 re TO Sc for q few fancy. lew lots o
live Poultry arrived this week and sold for l6c.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-03-19

10 hSUhI MAT IVi WV
MOUNT OF STOCK AT hARxrr.
,..t 49,. sha..a Wal Pat Hogs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-02
NEW YEARS CALLS IN NEW YORK.


The cosmopolitan character of New
York society produces, OF course, a diversi-
ty Of opinion on the subject Of exercising
New Years calls, and what some persons
are disinclined or find it inconTenient to do,
they are apt to think that no one Else does.
The war, with its deaths and breaking Of
families, did much TO weaken the claim Of
a long established and favorite custom, but
it has been gradually recovering from these
effects during the past few years, and the
ceremonial Of calling and receiving calls is
not only duly hOnOred in New Y 5rk, but
is extending to other cities.
Doubtless there is a small element in
our modern society TO whom the beautiful
old custom has little significance GLASS
with leisure, who meet at day and evening
receptions and entertainments until they
are heartily sick Of each other, and consider
the special parade Of New Years calls
wholly superiuOus.
But this class after all is very small, es-
peciaily the male portion Of it, and mainly
consists Of foreigners. American men have
not as vet become 50 degraded as not TO be
ashamed Of having nothing to do, nor so
civilized as not to find some difficulty in
doing it. All the rest, the busy men, es-
pecially if they have been deprived Of the
pleasure for a time, find at least enough en-
joyment in hunting up old friends and in
paying social dues to compensate for the
trouble il costs them. Ladies calls. which
formerly were made on the second day Of
the year, are now quite obsolete. The
offering Of stale cake, and wine, is cOnsid-
cred uncOmplimentary, and fashionable
women carefully avoid making any calls
whatever, on that day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-02
FOREIGN.
King AlphOnsO a " Liberal Con-
stitutiOnalist -
Everything Moves Along SWIM
mingly for the New
Sovereign.

LONDON, Jan. lin his interview with
the Paris correspondent of the London
Times, Don Alfonso said: "Liberal Con-
stitutionalist as am, know we'll that it
is not matter Of pleasure to he King Of
Spain at this moment. / sEan try to IN
derstand my duty and do it."
A Dig ~ Manifest Destiny.
The Tines correspondent also SAYS the
new ministry telegTaphed the Captain Gen
kral Of Cuba, ordering him to announce
the proclamation Of King Alfonso to the
army in Cuba, which, the King trusts, will
more determinedly than ever defend the iR-
tegrity Of the Spanish Territory
stIII Gaining Ground.
The republican armisS in Catalonia and
SaragOssa have accepted Don Alfonso as
King.
The Cubans 60 be Paeihed.
II is reported that one Of the first acts of
the new Ministry viii be to telegraph to
the Captain General Of Cuba TO exercise a
eonciliatOry spirit and to opacity the Cubans
BY re-eslablishing, as far as possible, a cor
dial understanding between the home and
provincial governments and the creOles.
serranO Caves.
The Spanish army and navy yesterday
everywhere accepted Don Alfonso as King.
Marshal SeTanO has quietly transferred
the command Of the armies to Gen. La,
seTna.
The CarlIsts will Acknowledge Az
fOnsO.
PARIS, Jan. 1.-Dispatches from Spain
say that Gen. DaTegary has laid down his
arms, and that other prominent Carlist
leaders are about to give in their adhesion
to the King.
COneha Takes the Hint.
HAVANA, Jan. Captain General
Concha has issued a proclamation announc-
ing the accession Of Prince Alfonso 70 the
Spanish crown.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-02


NORTHERN organ grinders have run:
their usual Pharisaic, hoEer-than-thol:
CAN'T upon the unfortunate Warmoth-
Briefly affair, with occasional sneers
aboEt Southern chiyalry. Yet they find
it difficult to make any political capital
of the affair. If there had only been
diversity Of color or of politics between
the two antagonists, it would have
proved sweet morsel. But
Briefly and Warmoth we're both
ti-Kelloggites. From these cir
cumstances the NetO York Herald
argues that this painful occurrence has
a useful lesson for the people of the
North, if they would but heed it. It
should teach them the folly of attribu-
ting every casual disturbance or ex-
citing homicide In the South to rebel
instincts or antagononisms Of race. A
great part of these disturbances are
mere Illustrations Of the truism that
'there is a great deal of human nature
in man" The warmer, quicker pas
sions of the SOuthron were equally no.
tieeable before the war, and they are
noticeable in the South of Europe as
THE BETTER WAY TO SETTLE IT.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Samuel Bowles, editor of the Spring.
field Republican, says that:
eff the President would intrust the
discovery and enforcement Of a policy
to Vice. President Wilson, Secretaries
Fish and Bristow, and Postmaster
General Jewell, 70 Senators Sherman,
Schurz, the Morrills, Connecticut Ferry
and Wasbburn, and Representative
Blaine, Dawes, Garfield, Judge Hoar,
Hawley, Indiana Wilson and the like,
we should see the old ship righted in
less than thirty days, the spirit and
intelligence of reform so long lacking,
dominant, and the problems of 1876
well-nigh settled in advance"
Permit us to offer an amendment to
the effect that the President intrust the
discovery and enforcement of a policy
to the voters of the United States. The
few whom Bowles didn't mention will
feel sighted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-02
GERRITT SMITHS GIFT TO GEN
LEES COLLEGE.

No long after Gen. Robert Z. Lee he
came President Of Washington University,
at Lexington, Va, an agent was sent North
to collect money in aid Of the institution,
then almost destitute. A meeting was
held al the Cooper Institute and the Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher delivered stirring
speech. in which he startled his hearers
with the remark that if he had been bsrn
in the South and reared under the influence
that surrounded the men who fought in The
Confederate army, be too would have been
a rebel. Before the conclusion Of his adj
dress, q messenger handed him the follow
ing telegram, dated at PeterborO, and sign-
cd by Gerritt Smith:
''Draw ON me for s., 900 for the use Of
Washington University. | regret that I
cannot now make il ten times IS much
This contribution from Gerritt Smith,
the old anti-slayery man, was the very first
Offering in aid Of Gen. Lees college; and
the example gave such an impetus to the
active sympathy Of the people North and
South, that in a short time the institution
was placed beyond the reach Of want, and
established upon a selfsuppOrting basis.