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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-01

GRAssHoPPERs IN CHINA.-The local
authorities, whether civil or military,
are held responsible for the stamping
out of these insects as soon as their ap-
pearance has been reported. They are
required to summon large body of
men, and at once surround and destroy
the locusts, the expenses of the mainte-
nance of the men and compensation for
the crops trodden down during the chase
being supplied by the provincial treasu-
ry. Should the local authorities succeed
in stamping out the locust within a linn
tied time, their services are favorably
reported to the Emperor but should
they fail, and the locusts spread and do
damage, they are liable to be deprived
OF their posts, arrested and handed over
to the proper board for punishment. A
certain sum per bushel is paid to peas
ants bringing in unwinged locusts, and
half that sum whom the locusts are able
to fly, while compensation is given for
crops trodden down in the chase. The
locusts are swept with besoms into trench
es dug at the sides of the corn-felds, in
which vigorous fire is kept up. The
best time to capture locusts is when they
are feeding at dawn of day, when, their
bodies being heavy with dew and their
wings wet, they are unable to jump or
fly. If the Western States or any parts
of them are to be visited by the locusts
IN the future as they have been of late
years, some system of defence will have
to be adopted. Under existing circum.
stances the use of men in large numbers
is impracticable, and the ingenuity of
inventors or scientists is our only hope.
The prospect, it must be confessed, is not
very cheering, for the vast uninhabited
regions afford breeding grounds which
effectually defy all attempts at extermi-
nation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-01

Two TROUBLESOME WoRDs.-There
are two words in the English language
which are the cause of more ANNOYANCE
to newspaper writers than all other words
combined. These words are strategic"
and "impostor." The ablest of compos-
itors and proofreaders have wrestled
with them in vain. "Stratecic +" is sure
to come out in print stragetic" or
"strategetic," and "impostor almost
invariably confronts the reader in this
shape: imposter." There are several
other words, such as lose" bouquet"
and " biscuit" which get into print in
fantastic shapes, but these transforma-
tions are not to be compared with the
ravages committed on strategic" and
impostor." If every typo in the coun-
try could raise money enough to procure
copy of these words in corrected
form, and then paste them in his hat, he
would be doing himself and his country
service. Exchange.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-01

Youth and white paper take any i'm
preston
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-01

Every married man of spirit, who
means to preserve his liberty. says the
Troy Times, will provide himself with
a copy of the following, and see that
the blank spaces are properly filled:
l, the undersigned, the legal welded
wife of -, do hereby declare
that my husband has the right and lib
erty to drink as often as he chooses, and
what he chooses and 1 hereby relin-
quish all claims for damages arising
therefrom. Mas. --
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-01
A Christmas Morning in England

Washington Irving gives a pleasant
sketch Of Christmas in England. from
which we take the following:
While l lay musing on my pillow,
heard the sound of little feet pattering
outside of the door, and whispering
consultation. Presently choir of small
voices chanted forth an old Christmas
carol, the burden of which was
Rejoice. our Saviour he was born
On Christmas day in the morning.
rose softly, slipped on my clothes,
opened the door suddenly, and beheld
one of the most beautiful fairy groups
that painter could imagine. 1t consist
ed of boy and two girls, the eldest not
more than six, and lovely as seraphs.
They were going the rounds of the house,
and singing at every chamber door; but
my sudden appearance frightened them
into mute bashfulness. They remained
for moment playing on their lips with
their fingers, and now and then stealing
a shy glance, from under their eyebrows,
until, as if by one impulse, they scamp
cred away, and as they turned an angle
of the gallery, | heard them laughing in
triumph at their escape.
Everything conspired to produce kind
aud happy feelings in this stronghold of
old fashioned hospitality. The house
was surrounded with eyergreens, accord
ing to the English custom, which would
have given almost an appearance of sum-
mer; but the morning was extremely
frosty; the light vapor of the preceding
evening had been precipitated by the cold,
and covered all the trees and every blade
of grass with its fine crystalizations. The
rays of bright morning sun had daz-
zling effect among the glittering foliage
A robin, perched upon the top of a
mountain ash, that hung its clusters of
red berries just before my windows, was
basking himself in the sunshine, and
piping few querulous notes and pea
cock was displaying all the gIories of his
train, and strutting with the pride and
gravity of a Spanish grandee, on the
terrace walk below.
l had scarcely dressed myself, when
servant appeared to invite me to family
prayers. He showed me the way to a
small chapel in the old wing of the
house, where | found the principal part
of the family already assembled in a
kind of gallery, furnished with cushions,
hassocks, and large prayer-books; the
servants we're seated ON benches below.
The old gentleman read prayers from a
desk in front of the gallery, and Master
Simon acted as clerk, and made the re-
sponses; and | must do him the Justice
to say that he acquitted himself with
great gravity and decorum.
The service was followed by Christ
mas carol. As there were several good
voices among the household, the effect
was extremely pleasing; but | was par
ticularly gratifed by the exaltation of
the heart, and sudden sally of grateful
feeling, with which the worthy squire
delivered one stanza; his eye glistening,
and his voice rambling out of all the
bounds of time and tune.
It's thou that crown's my glittering hearth
With guiltless mirth,
And giv'st me Wassaile bowles to drink
Spiced to the brink;
Lord. tits thy plenty dropping hand
That soiles my land
And givst me for my bushell sowne
Twice ten for one"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-01


She was fearful he would be angry with
her for some plain truths she had stated.
He would feel humbled at the low Cap
parently) estimate she had put upon
him and above all, she thought he
would say, "She has no right to set her
self as my mentor; / am nothing to
her."
This last consideration had decided
her; she would not give it to him. She
was to take part in tableau, and SO she
asked Clara Cogswell to tend the post of.
flee during her absence. Just as she
was turning away, Cad said, "there are
no envelopes, Lu; have you got any ;"
Lu put her hand in her pocket and push
ed aside the large one, the one she had
written to Gus, and handed Cad pack
age and a number of letters, some sealed,
and others unsealed. She had been
gone but few minutes when there came
a tap at the window and then Gus's mer-
ry voice
How many bushels of letters for me,
Luz"
Cad's pretty face peered out from be-
hind the curtain, as she replied, "One,
Mr.. Impudence." He handed her dol
lar and took his letter laughing. Poor
Lu, she would not have looked so serene
in the tableau, if she had known her let
ter was in Gus Hills pocket instead of
her own. She had handed it to Cad
with the rest, and Cad had given it i'm
mediately to Gus. Was it chance or
something more?" Gus intended to
read his letter, but some one claiming
his attention just then, he thought no
more about it until he reached home. As
he read, emotions expressive of astonish-
ment, anger and sorrow passed in turn
over his face. He knew the hand writ
ing at once. Walking up and down the
room he exclaimed, "Can | indeed be
in danger as she represents ? She ad-
vised me to leave Hudson, and tells me
to make man of myself" He spent
the night in thinking and planning. Just
as the first faint streak of gray appeared
in the east, he threw himself upon the
bed and slept until nearly noon.
After dinner he called upon Lu. He
spoke of the letter, and said, Z" i am
going to take your advice, and make "a
man of myself ] have come for you
to promise to be my wife, when shall
have abstained from liquor one year
and earned living at my profession
meantime. Can you promise me dar.
ling"
The little hand was placed in his,
and she said, " / trust One higher than
you; He will keep and help you, dear p
He went out from her presence, feel
ing somehow lifted out of himself and
the narrow aimless life he had led, into
broader and nobler resolve. He seem.
ed to have courage to do and dare any
thing for her dear sake.
Five years have gone by, and the
Town Hall in Hudson is again illumi-
mated. Tonight there is to be tomper-
ance lecture by an eminent lawyer. The
hall is crowded for he is a native of HI.
and she is proud of him. A gentleman
passes up the aisle, followed by lady
leading two-year-old boy by the hand.
lie seats them and passes on to the plat
form, where heis introduced as the Hon.
Augustus Hill. Yes, it Gus, noble
man and Christian, making his mark
in his day and generation; and taking
his stand for the Right Luella is his
proud and happy wife, and little George
is the light of their home. Again l saw,
Was it chance, or something more?"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-01

LUsTRE SHEEP, A New BREED All
a recent exhibition in Bremen a fleece
was exhibited from South Australia of a
yearling ram, which was so remarkable
for its fine silky lustre and softness, and
the unusual length lover five inches, Of
the smooth fine wool, as well as for its
beautiful and almost dazzling whiteness,
that all were satisfied that fine, firm
yarn and very superior cloth could be
made from it. 1t was stated that it was
a result of in and in breeding of Ne.
gretti sheep with Leicester (Lincoln)
rams the number of generations requir-
ed was not stated, however.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-01
OFFICES AND HALL To LET

In the New Brick Block the South Side Of the
Square Can be hlted to suit occupants. Inquire
OF JOHNSON & BABBTfT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-01

To express simply, wisely, truly, what
one has seen and heard, so that Others
may see it, and hear it also,-this is the
work of letters.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-01

The most useful education is not what
others have thought, but what we can
think for ourselves.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09
HHiweIrs-The Safe Burglary.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
WAsHINGroN, September St is under
stood that the official days of Fl. e.. Wells,
the new United States District Attorney for
the District of Columbis, will be few and
full of trouble. His record, unknown to
the Attorney. General when appointed, Is
being presented to Mr.. Perrepont in such
positive manner that he has no longer any
confidence in him, and special assistants are
being appointed TO prosecute the importas'
cases pending. ..-..-0a a-. t' .a.
Columbus Alexander to-day addressed Mr.
Wells officially, calling attention to the I'M
portance of arresting and guarding carefully
the whereabouts Of certain prominent par
ties connected with the safe-burglary case
........ss --- yGeE. s..r,..,.. .aE.-lTIMON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09

The CIRCUS Coming The New York and
New Orleans Il 0ogical aud Equestrian EX-
position will give two exhibitions in this
c,t9, at the corner of Leigh and Second
streets, on the goth and 21,t instant. The
menayerle is sald 10 be all that the managers
represent tie collection of auimals and
BIRDS is represented to be unusually good; J.;
the Aaska sea-lon is considert d a yeritabie
wonder. H. can be seen At San Francisco IN
sll bis glory; but everybody bas not the time
to 90 SO far, or TO the further Alaska, to see
the sea lion of the Pacific and 80 the proprie-
tors have bought them one, and show the
public how be conducts himselfin bis native
haunts. a.H
But the most Interesting feature of this
great show, and that which Is reported to
excite the curiosity of all, is that marvel OF
mechanical inge: ulty the wonderful steam
man. ... IT, .sr-tt II
The areDic department is said to be COM
plete. Van ZIndt. the French jockey. will be
a decided novelty in bareback horsenanship
if he comes up TO what the managers say Of
him. ne. ,.s-.j.sss. >s-aa..:
The mammoth sbow-bills are on all the
street-coruers, and already the young felix's
and some Of the old folks are getting ready
for the circus. = y r. E-#af .asH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09

THE JONES HAND CART.-Mr. Joseph NJ.
Jones. bighly.esteemed citizen of Paris,
Ky, has patented an improved baud.cart,
and is now IN the city making arrange
ments for the introduction of thus very con.
venicnt vehicle in Richmond. The carts are
very we'll built, and will no dou0l be found
very useful for the transportation CT all kinds
of light goods in the city. The iUconve-
Dience and trouble met with in the old styl
Of haud.carts are completely overcome in
this wagon by reason of u shifting body,
which can be drawn back and forth clear OF
the wheels. Several Of the carts are on eX-
bjbitlou on Twelfth street between Main and
Cary; and if Mr.. Jones is successful in
Richmond his visit will result IN the estab-
l,shment of factory for the manufacture of
these carts ID this city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09
r.e v,re,n,a Press Excursion.

BALTIMORE, September S.-The Editors
and Publishers Association OF virginia ar
rived here this morning and stopped AT tr-
NUNS. The party numbered taenty.one,
Including one lady. This sfte1noon the vtslt-
ors were the guests of A. s.. Abel, E:q.,
nronrietor of the Sun, at his splendid estate
and country residence, Guilford, where they
we're elegantly and most Hospitality enter
aIned. Tonight, by invitation OF Jonn !:
Ford. they visit the OLD Hoitiaay. s.ree.
Theatre. They leaye for Phiilaadsipniiss al. al
$50 a. n. tomorrow. 54.,..gs .t s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09

HUsrINGs CouRT-In this court yesterday
A. B. Guigon presiding, the following cases
were disposed Of:
Rhoda Voolfolk, burglary, penitentiary
three years !; Martha Highter, lewdnesS, Jail
ninety days and tioed S25; Susan johnson,
lewdoess, jail ninety days and fined S25
Mary Coutts, lewdness, Jail ninety days and
fined 80; Alice Wilson, Iewdness, Jail ninety
days and fued SO; Minnie Randall, Jail
thirty days and fined s. Emma Trent, jail
sixty days and fined So; Della B looks, Jail
thirty days and fined So Ella Gray, Jail
ninety days and fined S5.
John Woodson, escaped from chain.gapg,
sent to Jail for SIX months, with labor.
A nolic proseqW was entered in two felony
eases pending against Rhoda Voolfolk.
The grand jury meets to day at II O'Clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09

RICHMOND PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION
Tonight the rehearsuls of the philharmonic
Association will be resumed at Philharmonic
Hall. They have been suspended for the
past two months, and it is now the desire OF
the members 10 commence work in earnest
for the winter season. The music loving
public has been frequently favored with Sc.
lect entertainments by this Association, and
we are assured tba. every effort will be made
TO equal, if not surpasS, during the season.
all the entertainments previously given by
the Association. ..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09

UsrTED STATES DISTRICT COURT Judge
HuoheS.-In the matter Of John +. Hern.
don, bankrupt. The assignee was ordered
to collect the amount due the estate by Je-
seph Alsop's executor, and after paying him
self the balance due him pay to j. G. Mason
the remainder.
In The matter of John n. Jones, bankrupt.
The assigpee's report was confirmed and the
assignee discharged.
10 the matter of w. E. Gannaway, bank
rupt The order Of sale entered on the 7th
instant was suspended, and the cause con-
tinued until the next term.
In the matter OF D. C. Mayo, bankrupt.
Tie assignee was authorized TO check upon
the fund in bank for $50 to pay current ex-
penses.
In the matter of W. L. Waring, bankrupt.
The bankrupt was ordered to pay to bis
assignee the surplus over bis congressional
exemption received for the sale Of bis wheat
crop, and the assignee was directed to de.
post the same as required by the rules Of
the court. :rs.4i s-a, ..,-...-,
In the matter of John c. Carr. bankrupt.
The assignees we're ordered 10 forthwith
comply with the order entered in this cause
on the 26th Of July last, and settle their ac-
count before Commissioner Atkins. v 5tE
In the matter of q. A. Blanton; bankrupt.
The assignee was authorized TO sell the bank
rupts chooses In action at private or public
sale, as he may deem best.
In the matter OF j. S. HightoWer, bank
rupt. The assignee was ordered to deposit
the balance in bis bands in bank as required
by the rules OF this court, or show cause on
the 5th of October next why he has not
done so.
In the matters of John S. Edmunds, r. W.
Williamson, William Il. Barnes, and E. NJ.
Field, bankrupts. The assignees were dis
charged.
In the matter of James 81. Dunn, bank
rupt. The assignee and purchaser Of the
bankrupt's real estate were epjoined from
paying out any money in their bands due the
estate until the further order of the court.
In the matter Of A. A. Hutcheson, bank
rupt. j. NJ. Hudgin was appointed special
commissioner to take an account of liens.
In the matter of j. M. Holman, bankrupt.
Thomas f. West was appointed assignee.
In the matter Of L. 6. Bell, bankrupt. The
injunction awarded April 8. 1874 was dis
solved, and l.. r. Stewart decreed to be en-
titled to the one hundred and ninety acres
of land upon which the bankrupt resides.
and the bankrupt is ordered to give him
possession thereof. .
10 the matter of R. ?. W. Fauntleroy.
bankrupt. The assignee was authorized to
assign to the bankrupt as an exemption the
one hundred and five acres Of land surren-
dered by him, ia King and Queen county.
Jones, assignee Of r. M. Hudgus, bank
rupt, Us. j. I. Vaughan-in chancery. Final
decree entered.
10 the matter Of G. W. Morris. bankrupt.
Robert 3. Lyme, trustee, and William n.
Parrish were ordered 10 show cause, on tie
9th of October next. why the prayer of the
assignee's petition should not be granted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09

FNED.-The Police Justice imposed fines
on the following parties yesterday: Bryant
Reilly, $3.50 for assaultiug Maria Winfree,
and So Tor contempt OF court; James Harris,
= for assaultipg and beating e.. Brown
James Thornton. for being drunk. 81; CA.
Pickett, same offence, 81: William Turner,
fo1 worrying the sparrows on the Capitol
Square with graveI-shooter, 81; Lucy
Brown, for fighting Mary Diggs, 81 Mary
Oiggs, for treSpasSiDc upon the premises OF
Lucy Brown, 81 Daniel Parkinton, 81 for
drunkenness; Frank OVerman, same, 81
Thomas DobbinS, same. 3.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09
Terrible Exp,estot,,,,,.

fEWA.k, n. j., September San expIo.
sion occurred In the cellar Of an obligatory
on Mechanic street, IN the central portion Of
the city. at 6 O'Clock. 80 q q.
There were about thirty men In the build.
ingat the time. but some escaped unburt.
Three we're taken ont by the firemen, one of
whom was dead, and the others are not ex.
pected to live. It is supposed that twelve or
more remain In the building without hope OF
rescue. - lss
The building was, destroyed by the shoe,
and the flames burst out In every direciis
Some buildings on the opposite side Of
street caught fire, but were put out. Three
buildings adjoining were destroyed; also
Bryanps stable. Loss. s175,oo
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09

fRANn ENtU nSlON TO BAITI-
VI NuEr ria THE RICHMOND, YORK
EEii: ANUtH ~ttf AXE RAtLkOAR.-Ehe
ggr H. 7,ici, ur" IN "f"riug to all pltasu re-
.l ta>tl nrn opportunity to visit. ut
t'rs r,.II"'t price. the Monumental city. Train
~. lua.r ! rrt River uci,Ut epcmhcr l3tn, ar 5
nn.,ur = ". cunu c'ir L II y, 81 poiut with :he
!' aIl r.rcu' .l"atr; ntiis". reaching Baltimore
~ : 4. VI. Ut" following m0raIng. when the Mary
hH ! ~fMi" ralr rulnutncvs. Il "N-HoreInOr Il. I.
Walker. # NIr@mla, viii deliver the aAnual ad-
&f,-..
Ttr,,;- 'or r"uud trip. $2 80, good for five days.
ith''~ s"tu 70" procured AT Me halls drugstore.
corner >NrMf"cnIn ana Nain streets: AT :. K. Fer
&E"'s. ". Ii IWcniN. third street; or OF X. :.
AHt'u.. So. ~ >cEeu'tcuih Stree, or 1t all way
static! "H land aHc liver. Managers:
r.T. ADAMS,
~ I'D S.R. phkDtE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09

TRADE MovEMRsT.-A plan Is on foot to
send delegation from Richmond to the
North Carolina State Fair, which will be
beld at Raleigh on the 18th of October. The
delegation will be composed Of committee
of prominent members Of the trade Of Rich
mond, appointed by the Chamber Of Com.
merce. and committee to be appointed by
the president Of the Virginia State Agricul-
tutal Society. The Danville Railroad Com
pany, it is stated, will tit up q special express
train and tender it to the delegation for
their visit to the Old North State.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09
Third Dispatch.]

lSpecl3l Telegram 10 tiie 'ispatCh'J
WASHINGTON, September 9.-The absorb
ing topic in official circles, and even in po'
litical quarters here now, is the Mississippi
troubles. Ames is making desperate effort
for military interference by the Government
and will doubtless secure 1t, though 1t may
he made a matter of some further telegraphie
correspondence. An early Cabinet meeting
is probable, and the result will certainly be
of sensational character, as the Cabinet Is
very differently composed to what it was al
the time of the Vicksburg troubles, last win
ter, and the Louisiana difficulties, previous
to that period. Some expect that the Prest
dent will return here on account of Ames's
teIeerams and summon q Cabinet lmme'
d;ota1u @ TIMoN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09
Arrest OF Counterfeiters.

Nzw YoRK, September 8.-TWo italians
were arrested yesterday at the Grand Central
depot having In their possession large
Quantity Of ten.doilar counteffeits on the
First National Bank of Philadelphia and the
cry Bank Of Pougnkeepsie. The plate from
which the bills were printed was cut By the
notorious counterfeiter Tom Ballard, now IL
the Albany penitentiary, aud during tne past
niue years has been altered to print counter.
feits of twenty.eieht national banks. s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09

MRS. CARRINGToN's SCHooL.-Mrs. General j.
z. b. STUART will be a teacher. in the school ol
Mrs. MARIA L. CARRINGToN, Of this city-i. e., the
"Southern Female Institute" Mrs. STUART
sought the opportunity Of educating her own chill
dren, and formed IN engagement with Mrs. CAR
RISGToN for this purpose. She Is a lady OF worth
and accom- plishments That will make her an acqui'
silion to the school. 1t will he remembered thai
her gallant husband was mortally wounded In de-
Tending Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09
weather Report.

WAsHINGroN, September S.-For New
ENGLAND, the Middle States, and the Lower
Lake region, slowly falling barometer, south.
east to southwest winds, high temperature,
clear or partly cloudy weather, with occas
sionsl light rains in the Lower Lake region.
For the South Atlantic States, slight rise
OF the barometer, northeast to southeast
winds, high temperature, clear or partly
cloudy weather.