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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-09-24


ee out Of Here I lay aud could see
me Indian after another come to the
irst Indian, till there was large num-
Der collected together. They came to-
wards me till they got within thirty or
FORTY feet of me, then turned their course
and went by. The nearest came within
twenty feet of me. ] counted seventy
two as they went along. This made me
lie still. for was afraid they would dis
cover me. | kept my eye on them tiii
they were out of sight, then ! crawled
out. and knowing they had no dogs
to leave my hiding place, and
pursued my march for camp. This par
ty had been out to try to pick OH our
sentries. After travelling sometime l
came to the road that we went out on
when we came from camp. followed
the road little way, and then saw the
log hut that we stayed in, and then l
knew the way, so / took courage and
went on till came to our sentries. They
Thought me to be an Indian, and one OF
them drew up his gun as If ne would
shoot me. | called to him and told HIM
| was one of Capt. Lanes men, but they
could hardly believe me, for my face was
covered with blood, and my clothes al
most torn off of me. But at last they
ventured to let me stay till the sergeant
of the guard came and took me to the
guard house. Here they found me 10
be one of Capt. Lanes men and sent me
to my regiment. About the first man
met was my captain. His name was
John Ballard. He took me by the hand
and said. Is this my baby2" l an
swered yes, then said he, you are torn
all to pieces and covered with blood.
This was true, for my legs, thighs and
arms were about all naked, so that had
scarce rags enough to cover me to be
decent to appear before my officers.
He asked me if l had brought my
gun. EYES," / said, and all my equip
ments but my knapsack and its contents. "
"Then," said he, you have done we'll
some of the men have come il with moth
ing but their shirts and breeches."
I" Now" said he, "come along with
me to my tent" so went with him and
he got some rum, and some victuals, then
he provided me with some clothing and
went to my company.
The reason why Hall went to the In
dams. was because he did something
wrong and had to take ten lashes few
days before, and he did this to get re-
venge. never saw him again.
ITO be Continued.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-09-24
sad Breaking up of a Birthday
Party.

On the evening of September there
was a gay party at the house of Mr.. Mel
son S, Whipple, in Detroit, who were
celebrating the birthday of his daugh-
ter. The festivities of the evening were
at their hight. The young people were
engaged in various pastimes, some play
ing on the piano, while merry dancers
beat the time upon the floor, others chat
ting gayly in groups, running up and
down the stairs. or strolling about on
the walk in front of the house. Sud
denly the loud report of gun and
piercing shrieks were heard to proceed
from the bedroom at the head OF the
stairs, which had been thrown open as a
cloak room. and cloud of blue smoke
hoated through the hall. The startled
and horrifed guests rushed to the stair
way, led by Mr.. Whipple, who reached
the landing on the second floor just in
time to receive the body of Miss Frances
Amsden, lovely and estimable girl,
seventeen years of age, who was sinking
to the floor in dying condition, her
life-blood pouring from CHASTITY wound
in the head. In very few seconds at
ter the report of the gun she breathed
her last
| 1t appears that while the others of the
party were amusing themselves below,
Miss Amsden, together with several 9TH
er young ladies, had entered the cloak
room at the head of the stairs. A few
minutes afterward Blanchard Whipple,
a young lad about fifteen years old, came
up for pillow to be used in the well
known children's game, and playfully
commanded the girls to run down stairs
and play pillow" Miss Amsden in a
sportive mood, snatched the pillow from
his hands and refused to give it back.
Young Blanchard then brought out
double-barreled shot gun from clothes
press, and, pointing it at her in mock
tragic manner, repeated his demand that
she should give up the pillow, at the
same time attempting to snatch it from
her. The other girls were frightened at
this and ran out of the room, which they
had scarcely quilted before the weapon
was in some manner discharged. The
spectacle was terrible one, and in the
brilliantly-lighted house, crowded with
the young girls in their white dresses,
who had the moment before been so
mirthful and joyous, the presence of
death in such form seemed doubly sol
emn. The body was taken home. Her
distracted parents were there waiting to
receive it, and their cries of anguish
were most heart-rending.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-09-24
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-09-24

The oldest tree in the world is said to
be bo-tree at Anuradhapura, in Ceylon,
which was planted B. C. 2SS. 1t is so
decrepid with age that it would have
blown down long ago were it not for
strong wall encircling the trunk and
pillars supporting all the main branch
es. Every leaf that falls from the tree
is picked up with pious care by the
Buddhist priests and preserved in holy
part of their temple. The leaves are
thence sold to the people as a sovereign
panacea for their SINS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-09-24
VOL. Xxx.
j. ID. BRlDGMAN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
SOLICITOR AND MASTER IN CHANoERY,
AND DEALER IN REAL ESTATE.

The Subscriber will give his personal attention to
BUYING AND SELLING
REAL ESTATE, Investigating Titles. Negotist
ing Mortgages, and other securities yeyancing,
matters incident to
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
Houses. Stores and Tenement rooms to hired and
rented. BUILDING LOTS BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Property sold at auction reasonable terms;
Having given special attention this class of bus
mess in Bellows Falls and vicinity for a number Of
years my facilities for real estate negotiations may
be of benefit TO parties,
Bellows Falls. VT. -
as j. ID, BRlDGMAN.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-09-24

AT this time General Howe had possession of
Staten Island. Admiral Howe landed with his heet
~ the I2fh OF JuIy. General Clinton from Charles
ton and Commodore Hothsm with his feet came soon
ater SO that the English forces amounted in all to
n 90. and more were expected
Our army numbered 400 but they were feeble
from sickness and undiseiplined and lily supplied
with the munitions of war.
IN was on the 18th of July at o'clock. in the
evening II was during the battle on Long Island.
that Washington uttered that exclamation of an
guish tohis officers perhaps time during the war
he more detected or his troops more discouraged
dsntiaily for our army thick fog sprung up. unu-
ma AT this time of the year. covering Long Island.
while the air was clear on the New fork side.
700 in the fort.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-09-24
54liscellamu.
A Soldiers Story,

OR JOURNAL OF A SOLDIER DURING
THE REvoLUTIoNARY WAR.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-09-24
CHAPTER II.

Early in the spring of 1777, we en-
barked for Albany; after staying here
for some time we went to Fort Edward
and encamped. While at this place
Capt. Lane called for volunteers to 60
on a scouting party. We drew three
days provisions and 81 pints rum, then
we were ordered to cook our provisions
and be ready to march at sundown.
We were paraded in a circle round
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-09-24

FoR INVENTIONS, TRADE MARKS OR DESlGNss
No. 76 State St. opposite Kilby St.. Boston
A FTER an extensive practice of upwards of thirty
N years, continues to patents in the United
States also in Great Britain France and other for
egn countries. Caveats, Specifications. Assignments
terms with dispatch. Researches made TO determine
the validity and utility of Patent of Inventions,
and legal and other advice rendered 10 all matters
touching the same. Copies of the claims of any
tent furnished. by remitting one dollar. Assign
ments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States, possesses superior
facilities for obtaining Patents ascertaining the
patentability of inventions.
All necessity of journey to Washington to pro-
cure a Patent and the usual great delay there are
here saved inventors.
TESTIMONIALS.
II regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom hsveh had official
intercourse.
CHARLES MASON, Com'r of Patents"
Il have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
they cannot employ man competent and trust
toorfkv and more capable of putting their applica-
tions in form to secure for them early and fa-
yorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE. late Com'r. of Patents. y
Mr.. r. H, Eddy has made for me over THIRTY
applications for Patents having been successful in
almost every case. Such unmistskable proof OF
great talent and ability his part leads me to rec
ommend all inventors to apply to him to procure
their Patents as they may be sure of having the
most faithful attention bestowed their cases. and
a. 'i' '''''' JOHN TAGGART.
| Boston. Jan. /. 1875 l-52
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12
SPARKS IRON THE rELEGRArH.

John Sergio Gaatti, a London merchant, has
failed. Ills liabilities are t7bu,OOO.
The Carist Gen. Saballs goes TO switzerland.
spain lntend- to demand his surrender a. a rnhhcr,
Flank :. Green of Chicago, aged a., shot him
self dead at his mothers resdence Ia Providence, H. l
yesterday morning.
The Peeksklll foundres, which have been idle
for many months, have all resumed work, ana are run
ming with iull force OF men.
The Bostons beat the Athletics In Boston yes-
terdAy 10 to 3. The game was called at the end Of the
seventh inning On account Of rain.
The case OF the Canadian bank robbers, now
held by the authorizes at ST. Augustine, Is IN sdfN quo
the Court refusing 10 deliver them up.
Otis Reed, actor and eooutionist, and for
many years thr l. ri DWtdled}N OF Laura Ketnes
company, died In Boston ON sunday night.
David n. Marvin, cashier of the Chautauqua
National Bank, IN JhmeHtOWn, ~ v, ana son OF thc
Hon. H. l.. Marvin died yesterday morning
The horse disease Is rapidly spreading In Pike,
WAYNE, Monroe, ami other counties IN ftnnfy
Several valuable horses have died of the malAdy
Mrs Earing, a widow, ~ descending the
stairs m Dr GardincrH house IN BOrdcntoWn, De- last
evening, was rlppcd bS tue carpet aud fell breaking
her neck,
The explosion OF boiler In John @. Meeker's
Jured the engineer Thomas laney, 80 severely that he
has since dlcd
A dozen of the participants in the fatal prize
nght In Bussey's Wood, Boston, held Tor lral
tcrday. Carney the surviving principal. and his sec
onds nave given themselves up.
Gen. Sheridan and party are at the Palace Ho-
tel San Francisco on Thursoay, the day hXed the
opening of the hotel the merchants OF San Francisco
VIII glye ths General bananet and bali
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12
JOTIINGS ABOUT TOWN.

"Georce." YOU have "A legal right 80 vote.
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The palace OF me Dry Doch savings pahA "~
Prof Miller and Andre ChristOl will wrostlo %
the Grand opera House tohiHht
The Foreign Bible Society and the Americas
I,nis futnn ,rr not To be consolidated.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12
GREAT cHURCH CONTEST.
Decisions In Favor OF the Reformed Churches
and Against the synod.

PHILADELPHIA. oct. 1.-THE long con-
tested church case growing out OF tho suspen-
sion in 1858 Of Geo. H. Stuart, Esq, OF this city,
by the General Synod Of the Reformed Presby-
terian Church, for singing hymns and commun-
ing with other churches, was settled to-day 10y
the Supreme Court OF Pennsylvania, in session
at Pittsburgh. In favor OF the Stuart party. The
particular case which has been decided was the
SUIT against the Fifth Reformed Presbyter n
Church of this city CRev. DIR. McAuey) to eject
them from their church property. By this de-
cisiOn they retain their property. Tho opinion
one of the most important church decisions
ever given in this country. The principles IN
volved will determine the suits pending against
the First Reformed Presb ytelian Church tltev.
Dr. Wylie) aud the Second reformed Presbyte-
rian Church (Rev. DIR. SterritU IN favor of these
churches aud against the synod.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12
SANDY nook LoTE sToRr.
The Hermit Life q the Bachelor Dr. stewart
Ri the Highlands OF Neversink.

The Commercial Advertiser tells an inter-
esting story in relation to the old Water witch
house, on the Highlands OF Nuversink, near
Sandy Hook, that was bnrned on SATURDAY last
"a mansion that is mentioned 10y Fenimore
Cooper In the well-known novel, The Water
Witch" The Commercial says;
The site was on the bluff that faces the
Rartan bay aud at the entrance to the Shrews-
bury river. 1t was originally purchased by
Hartshornc from the Indians, and many years
alter was sold to Nimrud Woodward, Mt whose
death 1t passed to ms son Edward. II was then
purchased toy a DR.. stewart, bachelor, who
lived there in secusiOn. A strange story ~ told
of this hermit. After he lett college he fell
ia love with beautiful young lady, and a. a con-
sequence was engaged TO he married to her. Sho
was stricken down and died, which so Overcame
his nature that the world and society had no
further charm, and being man II wealth he
buried him elf In this lonely retreat, to brood
over his irreparable loss. His mind wandered,
and ne was frequently seen Canying AN ana
tomical skeleton, which he seemed to believe
was the image of his lost one. Death soon came,
leaving only a surviving brother and sister,
whereupon his effects were sold. physician
bought the skeleton he had so long cherished,
and, upon examining the bones, there was found
stuffed into the eyeess sockets and interstices
of the skull q large amount IN bank notes, which
were returned to his family
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12
THE pEvYsrLvANrA TREASURY.
The Investigation Postponed for n Day fer
Want Of Witncsses-An Indispositton 10
Obey the summons Of the Committee.

HARRIsBURG, oct. 1.-THE Treasu,y !n--
vestigating Committee reassembled this even
ing pursuant TO adjournment, but there were
only three members present, and no witnesses,
and so another adjournment was In order. IL
Is announced that Richmond l.. Jones will posi-
lively put in an appearance tomorrow morning,
and that MIR. McGrath. one OF the ex-Treasurers,
will also appear have about como to the con-
clusion, however, that there is great indispo-
sition on the part Of witnesses TO obey the sum
mons OF the committee and not a very hearty
disposition on the part OF the committee TO
force their attendance IL seems that Just now
that ofiicer having been taken siok, quite sud-
denly, of course. THIS will cause another de-
lay. and II the witnesses who have been sum
mOned should appear tomorrow, the COM
mlttee would have no witnesses on wednesday.
In the mean time the Democratic press OF the
State Is slowly wakeninR Hp to the Importance
Of this business, aud by and by there may be
livery time In the Democ:4tc camp. One thing
is certain, somebody is bound to be hurt before
the thing Is ended. II the Democratic members
OF the committee do not prosecute the investl-
cation with vigor they will call down upon their
heads the Indignation Of every honest man In
their party, and in addition the Republican
press will claim that the reason why they failed
to do something was because there was nothing
to do, which many people VIII OF course be-
leve. That this would be false assumption, the
little evidence that the committee has taken
proves, and II nothing moro Is found out II VIII
not he because there are no more witnesses like
Geist, SlOkOm and Stehman.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12
dMtSEM ENTS.
The Opening Niaht of Miss Ciara Louise
KeiIogg's senson Of English Opera.

kciIogg's Sensou Of English Opera.
Either there are great many admirers
OF English opera among IA, or there are great
many admirers OF Miss Kellogg, for Booths
Theatre was nlled last evening as though II we're
a gala night
The opera given was SIignon," and the per-
formance was an entirely smooth, agreeable, and
satisfactory one. OF course there are a thou
sand difncultlef that bcset the person who un-
dertakes to afix Enslsh words to music already
composed. II Is reversing the natural method
which Ia to write the music for the words. For
music Ia plastic and flexible, but language by
comparison is unyeldng hard, aud unmanage-
able. II requires rare tact aud faculty also TO
lift the rccitative OF an opera out OF the region
OF the commonplace aud to make II nuent,
poetic, aud singabe.
These are the DIR iwhacks to all English opera
that Is not really English opera, but an article
translated from some other tongue. When a
real poet oonOescends = write an English IT,
breto, aud great musician sets II TO music,
we ali II have English opera as II should be.
Meantime Miss Kellogg givcs US the best that
cln be had Her company ~ complete IA num-
bers and admirable in discipline. The opening
chorus and the first ensemble piece In the OPEN
ing act were spirited in manner, and sung with
aprecison both II time and tune that showed
the excellence and severity OF the drilling that
the company has had
II Is scarcely necessary TO comment In detail
on the performance. he incipal characters
were presented by Miss Kellogg, Miss Beaumont,
Mime. Julia ROsc wJld, Ml. william Castle, Mr.
Henry Peakes. and Mr.. Molgan.
with tue exception OF Nine. Rosewald, the
public II quite familiar with the merits of these
artists. Miss kellogg herself was IN tue best of
voice, and sang with her accustomed nnlsh aud
grace Of style Nine. Ko- o-ewad. who assumed
tne role OF FHcnd. has a bright, strong, telling
quality OF voice. which has had very consider
nbl) culture, and she made a favorable impress
sion.
Opera will be given every evening this week
diuerent opera on each OCCASION.