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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
Model Campaign Speech.

Alfred Bourges thus testified before
the Senate investigating committee on
Friday of last week /" l reside in New
Orleans am so years of age heard
Col. McEnery make speech during the
campaign, in Monroe McEnery pro-
posed to die in the last ditch, and said |;
did you ever see that thief Packard I
he is the most hideous monster you ever
eaw he is a thief and seoundrel, and
an embodiment of corruption he ought
to be killed it is fortunate that | have
not the power to kill him; some one had
ought to put a bullet right here : point
ing to his right temple he denounced
the Republicans as all carpet baggers"
and scalawags," and said that they
should be run from the country the
ink would scarcely be dry on the paper
before they would leave, if they were
properly notified"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

One HELP FOR HARD TIMES.
Increase the product of ones labor, or
business, and then to make the best use
of what is obtained, will certainly be
helpful in these bard times, or in any
other. The hints and suggestions of
half dozen intelligent, practical men
aud women, who devote themselves to
studying and observation, on just this
topic, must certainly be of great utility
TO every one. We shall, therefore. do
our readers favor by directing their
attention to that most valuable practical
journal, the American Agrieulturist,
which is just now entering upon its 36th
year. It is packed full of useful infor.
nation, that cannot fail 70 be very help
ful to every family, aud 70 every man
whatever his calling, and whether resid.
ing in city, village or country. Each
volume gives from 600 10 700 fine orig
inal engrayings, that are both pleasing
and instructive-to housekeepers and
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

A church in Kentucky is reported
as thus rejoicing over new pastor =
We have secured his services for the
ensuing year at a salary Of 500, and
are looking forward for great blessings. .
- An exchange wants to know how
would this sentence sound from the lips
of President beginning his inaugural
" Called to the Office Of Chief Magistrate
of the United States by the vote of Mr.
Cronin, minority Elector of Oregon, !
assume" etc.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
State Temperance Society.

vermont S(dtc 1SihDtTduCc oOCiciy
The annual meeting of the state tenn
perance society was held in the Chris
tan association hall in Burlington Dec.
20, 1876, Hon Z. d. Mason of Rich
mond presiding. Prayer was offered by
E. A. Fuller. On motion the constitu
tion was altered so as to require but
three vice-presidents, instead of one
from each county, and the following of
fcers we're then elected for the ensuing
year;
President-Rev. NJ. H. Buckham OF
Burlington.
Vice-presidents- Col. L. E Knapp of
Middlebury, Rev. o. G. Wheeler OF
South Hero, Hon. j. Estey of Brattle.
boro.
secretary-W. W. Atwater of Bur-
lington.
Treasurer-John Liscum of Burling-
ton.
Auditor-Gardner S. Fassett of Enos-
burgh.
On motion of o. S. Bliss the constitu-
ton was so amended as to constitute the
president, vice.presidents, secretary,
treasurer and auditor, the executive
committe of the society, and on motion
the meeting adjourned.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
Cheshire Railroad.
WINTER ARRAN MENT

Commencing Monday. Dec II. 1875.
Trains leave Bellows kalls a. lbHna 9 IS A. NJ.
2 ~ aud % p NJ. Arrive at keene, g. and TO- Is
A. NJ. and 1913 1913 land sop NJ. Arrive at Fitch
burRh s ~ A NJ. and IA 5 Ia. g35 l.. Nj. Arrive al
BosIon. 10 40 A. ~. and = 07s0 = NJ. stopping
at Wesmofe eli nd. Marlborough. " inehendon, Ash
burnham and ali intermediate stations.
Returning leaves Boston. at 80 NJ. Mail
2.C0 z. Nj. Accommodation; 90 7. NJ Express.
chendon, $50, A n, 40. and 80 p. NJ. Ksene
at 1850 A. NJ. 20 and $40. p NJ. arriving at Bel
lows Falls, II, 40 A. NJ, GAS and 1882 Z. Nj.
X. SfEWAhr, Supt
Keene n. n, Dec 7. 1876
sMixei Trains will not run Mondays and are IL
able to be omitted other days.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

Each person procuring club OF ten more sub
scribers is entitled to extra Weekly, and OF fifty
or more to Semi-W eekly.
To cieTgymen The Weekly Tribune will be sent
year 5 30; The oemI- W eekly Tor u ~ and
lhe Daily Tor 50.
ca Specimen copies free.
&s- Agents and Canvassers wanted in every town,
with whom liberal arrangements " i'll be maae
As- All Temlttances sender's risk, unless by
draft On New YORK, postal order, or in regis erred
letter.
Address simply
THE TRIBUNE. New York
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
Bellows Falls Marble Works.
KING, & HILL.
PkOPRIETORS.

We take this method to inform the public that we
will continue the Marble business in all Of its
branches at cur shop on CANAL ct
N. B.-Mr. A. z. liI is in connection with this
concern / a man OF much etperience in The busi
ness and is aeknowledg by all TO be FIRST class
workman rs it'll close attention 10 our business
and Gales that defy competition, We hope to merit
your iavors.
ii KING JR. AP>HILL.
Bellows Fails, Vt. Dec. 6. 1876. 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29

- At last the New York World feels
compelled to admit that there was intim-
idation in Louisiana but it was due to
the inefficient State government.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
NOTICE.

IN
o, D. Gray grateful for the liberal patronage civ
en- him oy the people of this and adjoining towns
Tor the past twenty three years, would cordisliy
ommend his successors ia the Dry Goods Dsnart
ment-Messrs. Royce Putnam, as gentlemen ever
way worthy OF the confidence and pstronsee OF The
pnolie- would announce that shall eonfinue ths
Ready Made Clothing. Hats, Caps, Gents Purnish
the stand 11shsss 81
Bellows Fails. March 9th. 1876.
o. D GRAY.
lore apri loth. or attorney sillnvite You TO nav
o. b. GRAY
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
HALES
FOR THE CURE OF

Coughs, Colds, Inauenrx. uo.r.
Breathing, and all Affections az ~, .h,,
Bronchial Tubes. aud Lanss. lssdIs Ihx
sumption. @tss
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
WHAT PAYS?

1t pays every Manufacturer. Merchant, Mechanic,
Inventor. Farmer, PrOfe ssiOnal man, to keep in
formed on all the improvements ana aiscoYerIes OF
the age.
1t pays the head of every family to introduce into
his household newspaper that is instructive, one
that fosters taste Tor investigation and promotes
thought and encourages discussion among the mem
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-29
Letter From Washington.

on Pennsylvania Ayenue-How
the snow Affects Congress-something
About the Conservative Influence Of To-
inch sheIl--Adjournment Talk--How
Counterfeit Plates and Money are Dispos-
ed Cremation W.. Observation-Disclosures
sale Discharge of Government Employees,
elc.. etc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-03
who viii Take the Lead,

For long time there has not been so
favorable an opportunity for Il few lead
ing members of the Legislature to dstin-
guish themselves while rendering the
State Il great service, AS the approaching
session will afford. BY our amended Con
stitution all the canals can be leased or
sold except the Erie, the Oswogo, the
Champlain, ana the Cayuga and Seneca.
To dispose of these, the Constitution must
BE- further amended according to pro-
visions which must pas, tins Legislature or
the next, and the Legislature 10 be elected
in November, 1si,. But this winter the
subject can he thoroughly discussed and
the first step taken toward the ultimate
sale OF all the canals.
The results of the special commits ion and
the Legislative Investigating Committee,
with other facts familiar to every body ac-
quainted with the matter, demonstrate
thar the canals are II burden TO the State
and fruitful sources of fraud and corrup-
ton. All this cry about their being II
sacred legacy from the fathers, and that il
they were to be sold they would fall into
the hands OF railway monopolsts, springs
partly from sentimental ignorance, but
mainly from an unwllingness of rascals
to see them pass beyond the reach of their
plunderng hands. BY the terms of the
amendment, the people could be protected
against monopolsts, white the state would
be forever rid of It's Canal Ring.
Then, whatever the Governor OF the
special commission may recommend, let
some sensible men win the gratitude OF the
taxpayers by bringing the Legislature to
take the first step toward securing the
canal reform we SO much need.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-03

types, and material Of every kind. The
product of that mighty capital is squan-
dered or stolen, for it is capable of dcmon-
stration that one-third part Of the actual
outlay would more than suffice to supply.
every want of Congress and every proper
demand from the people.
The establishment of this printing con-
Germ was u job in the beginning, and II has
never changed character since then. If
the earth should open and swallow il up,
the country would bc richer by many mil
lions. for then necessity would compel the
adoption of II plan which would disconnect
the Government from the printing busi-
ness, and open the work to competition
among responsible tradesmcn, so us to in
sure economy and honesty. so long "a
that connection exists there must he waste
and loss. even If upright administration
could be secured, such rs is not to be cx-
pected under GRANT.
Therefore Congress should make haste
to get rid of this huge establishment,
which is in the nature OF an elephant Oh
the hands OF poor man, and takes more
money to support it every year than the
whole Office and equipment would sell for
in open market If the reformers aud
economists are in earnest, here is a chance
for them to exhibit sincerity by refusing
TO vote a dollar more for printing than Is
indispensable TO the public business, and
by legislating this source OF corruption out
of existence.
Heretofore, the House Committee on
Printing has been Il sort of tender to that
OF the Senate, which has managed by long
experience and no little sharp practice, to
grab the control of most of this business.
The Ring took care always to conquer the
prejudices OF the Chairman OH the House
side and thus to maintain its ascendancy in
the joint meeting. Now, there is n pros
pect that this COLLISION will be stopped and
the stealing diminished. We shall see.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-03
Circumstances AIter Cnses.

When the President visited ST. Louis
soon after the indictment of his friend,
Gen. McDoNALp, II statement was sent
over the country through the Associated
Press. intended TO give him credit for the
sternost integrity in dealing with the
Whisbcy Ring IL was represented that
MCDoNALp sent up his cart and GRANT
promptly returned for answer, he would
receive no public Off Ger vino was indicted
for dciIaudiug tie Government"
McDoNALn subsequently, denied the truth
of the alleged incident. and intimatcd that
it had been gotten mp Tor political effect.
But the story had gone the rounds, aud the
Republican papers reproduced it in glow
ing terms, as another proof of GRANTS
Roman virtue. Even now IT Is held up as
IN example worthy of imitation.
If the President ever had disposition
70 turn his back on these eonspnntors ana
thieves, ne seems suddenly To- have changed
his mind. BABCOCK, who was the chief
stay OF the corrupt combination, and has
been indicted like his cOnfcderates. Is now
at Washington engaged in preparing his
defence, with free access To every avenue
of official information. He stands pre-
ciscly whore MCDoNAID stood before trial,
and is 10 be arraigned Tor a similar offence.
How has he been treatcdf
so far from not being received because
OF this criminal indictment. BAHCoCK has
been welcomed at the White House as if
nothing had occurred 10 change his rela-
tons. lie occupies his desk there as -ual.
aud actually performs duty Us secretary.
while the place Is ostensibly held by his
former assistant ana confederate. The
Cabinet, with the exception perhaps of
MI BRIsrOw treat him as n prosecuted
person, and other high officials have eX-
tended TO him Il degree Of civllity and
Difference which Is best explained by the
PIe-idcnt's open sympathy and Partially.
How effective this Executive protection
may prove TO be, Will be known in II few
weeks. II saved HARRINGroN from the
penitcntiary when on trial for the safe
burglary And II is intended to rescue
BABco, * from the clutches of justice, when
the proofs OF his guilt are overwhelming.
There is more than mere friendship at the
bottom Of this extraordinary interest on
behalf of the indicted secretary. BABcocK
holds secrets that make him dangerous,
and for that reason no power Will be
spared TO insure his acquittal.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-03

In spite Of the abolition OF the frankng
privilege, which almost wholly cut of
the distribution of public documents until
last year, the average of printing and
binding was maintained up TO the high
figure of that privilege, OF course, the
Ring did not care what became of the
documents after they were printed and
bound, or had been ordered by Congress.
Therefore, the appropriations were made
with q full knowledge that the documents
could not be generally distributed, and
were destined 10 be used rs mere waste
paper
II is difficult to conceive of more profli-
gate expenditure Of the public money
than is shown by this fact. But it is by no
means the worst A very large proper
ton of the mass Of public documents and
many of them with costly bindings, are sold
by the cart load IN sight of the Capitol to
the junk shops, at three cents pound.
Great quantities of the fine paper used
Tor bills aud resolutions are furnished to
the Washington market dealers at frac-
tlonal part Of their cost to the Treasury
The few valuable documents nnd their
way into the book stores at nominal prices
cllhcI lHIou1n lne tleNllH OF employers
about the Capitol, or the ycnality of mem
bcrs of Congress.
In point Of fact therefore, the bulk Of
this printing ana binding and paper is u
dead loss to the people, who are taxed to
pay for II, au1 only benefit to the
| combination Of iobbers in and out Of Con-
grcss, and the col!uding officials who share
in the spells. To speak plainly, the whole
thing is downright robbery, with hard
~ pretence Of conooalment. for the
proofs are visible on every hand at Wash
| ington.
At the present cost OF the Government
Printing once, taking this estimate Of the
Treasury as a basis, forty millions of five per
cent bonds would be required as capital
to carry it on, leaving out of view entirely
all the buildings, grounds, machinery,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-03
The Printing Plumber.

Among The estimates OF the Secretary of
the Treasury Is an item of S2OR, 21G26, for
th"uuhHc printingand binding for the next
fiscal year. OF all the abuses which have
grown NJ during the era of corruption and
extravaganza, this i'll proportion to It's OK
tent, is one OF the most ilagrant ana mex
cusahlc. The public at large have only n
vague idea of the enormous amount OF
money drawn from the Treasury to keep
up what is called the Governwent Print
ing ONCE, which is run by a Ring, like al
most every other branch of the public
service.
The figures furnished by the Congress
sonal printer m his present report extend
back only to 1868. But they are sufficient
to illustrate the average cost in that period
OF thirteen years and 10 exhibit the abso-
lutte necessity for prompt and radical re-
form in Il system which is not only rotten
ana demonlizing. but has become a serious
charge to the Treasury. Here are the to-
tals of the various heads of printing, pa-
per, binding lithogrlphing, ana Offices;
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-03


Mcssrs. WHEELER and ERHARDr may
possibly he very much better Police Com
mssiuner- than Mcssrs. MATsELL and DIS
BECKER, whom they supplaut: still we
believe the change will be Injurious to Gov.
TrLDEN. II is too transparently the fruit
of political bargain; and If there is any
thing hateful and abhorrent to the Amer
lean mind, 1t is trade in politics. Tho
instinct of the American people is against
such bargains and against all engaged ia
them.
There is no such thing as the prevalence
of trade in politics without its soon COM
ing TO be carried on in the same currency
which is used IN other branches of trading.
In its early stages it may amount to mere
barter, Us in this instance-for we do not
suppose that any friend OF Gov. TILDEN
would pretend that he has sanctioned
these two Republican Commissioners with
out expecting some political consideration,
or reciprocity for 1t. AT first it is barter
an exchange in kind Such is all trade in
its crude beginnings. Soon the precious
metals or their equivalents in paper are
found a convenient substitute, where the
purchaser wants the article the seller
possesses, and the seller is willing 70 accept
its estimated value in cash. As II is in
other branches of business, so IL must iu-
evitably become in politics. wherever
Offices and political influence are regarded
as proper subjects Of trade. II one office
can be traded for another-or political
support for political support--by any such
dicker as manifesily must have taken
g
sioners. how long does any one suppose
il will be before ono party Will give aud
another take money. instead OF barter in
kind:
j. this our boasted reform:
1t Ia. been stoutly asserted that VIII
LIAM NJ TWEED Is in or near the city. II
this sort of thing is TO prevail, why not
have an adept ut il: l. the reform we cal
culatc upon to consist in finding some one
more shrewd and apt at such bargain
than the renowned Boss-to use word We
hatef
oar ambitious. and, i'm general. exceed
nely worthy Governor must have bad adj
viscrs about him. He is evidently listen
ing t. some voice which Will never guide
linn to the White House. Let him study
the history of the gallant, the brilliant, the
magnetic the eloquent HENRY CLAY--a
man SO moulded 10y nature that in his
wonderful combination Of personal quali-
ties he had scarcely peer. No man ever
warmed more toward himself the great
heart Of the American people; yet they
would never intrust to him the Office of
President. Aud why; When the election
Of President went into the United states
House of Representatives, and Henry
CLAY cast his vote for IoHN QCiNCY
ADAMS II was believed TO he the result Of
a bargain--nOt, of course, in vulgar black
and white, but mutual understanding
tnat Mr.. ADAMS, if elected, would appoint
Mr. CLAY Secretary of state. Mr.. CLAY
was afterwLrd candidate FOR the White
House for thirty years, ana one OF the
most formidable standing obstacles lac had
to encounter was tho popular belief in
this political bargain.
Let H. have no trade in politics. either
for cash on barter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-03


WAsHINGToN, bee. ~. Tho President was
interviewed recently 10y a gentleman who grad
uatcd at West Point, and has u!aiut .inrd a
lifelong friends nip VITA brant, ON various topics
Of general interest. lie Vehcmently opposed
the reduction of the army, aud SAID that
even II The senate should agree To- the uiopused
action OF the House, which he doubted. he
would most certainly veto the bill when u came
u him. The President gave no sueCial reasons
for opposing the reduction, but Is fully deter
mined not 10 permit II. When asked the mean-
ing uf the recent activity IA the tVy, the pre~-
dent replied that lac was not yet ready to ex-
plan, but would Go 50 soon, and In most sails
factory manner TO the country. tie said that
he would give this eNplana lun in a message TO
Congress, and mat II Congress desired the in
formation before he is ready to send IN his mes
sage they could have II by passing a rcsolutlou
asking Tor II. lie expressed decldcdy unfi-
voiable opinion II Secretary Fish, saying that
the secretary had been personally disluyaL
Ills talk was principally 81 war, ana he signil-
canty asserted that If tue House should refuse
nm supplies IN case OF war the country would
hold them aud the Democratic party resIuusl-
bic. Inc report of thls conversation eNcltes a
good deal OF comment la official aud newspaper
circles. There IL no doubt that the III nuse, soon
after reassembllng, will aduut resolution e IL
ing Tor an explanation Of the recent ACTIVITY in
naval circles, aud II Is also quite certain tuut
there Will bo an early and vigorous Investigation
OF CERTAIN matters connected Win the Navy De-
partment. the President Is m a very urlllgcr-
ent moodi lac Is angry with both FISH anu BIS
tow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-03

Ftua fIt Ioft hurt YUif'
Now is the time, with thu beginning Of
the nrV year. to subscribe 10 InE SIS. To
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they Will continue % do so. But to those who
have NOT been 80 fortunate WesN lose no time (;
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M -IN Is lcaNy indies eudent in politics. and
no sham about it, but like sensible ptuer. IL
makes war To- the knife aud the knife to the
MT ON all such sWiudl a Grtnti-u. And in
ms respect the peope owe II "a debt of graft
tudc
It was through THE SUN that the Infamous
liE SIS manly th r. lss shepherd and his
hock ~ robbers were driven from power. II
was through luz SUN that the Mhiskey Ring of
st. Louis was exposed, and IL is now IN not pur-
suit Of the King In Chicago, Milwaukee and Gin
cinnaiL Every paper makes a eylsNtiOn among
the enemies If decency and honesty.
From Ut C4nibrhtle tbfouict
THE SIN l. the must popular and deservedly
SO. paper published in Gotham, 10 contains
more news than some Of is big contempora. ios,
ana never hesitates to SPEAK fight Out
fi.iu ne Hnf.f.t lAmI EuicfJJte.
Every politician Ia the land ought TO ne a daily
reader of III SrN.
Foui me .itltS lI4lr.n HfHigcncer.
THE SUN is the best family newspaper.
FoU,nt CONFERENCE.-The Curuyti. H.
THE NEW YORK SuN Is the best newspaper in
the world perfect In every Department, honest,
independent, outsp lkon, and absolutely feat-
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Those ~ ho wish good New lnrh daily should
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-01-03
The Voice of the Press Shut up Insane
IlOmicidcs.

Our leading contemporaries the TimeS,
Wo6d, and Hcrdld, have all come out very
decidedly IN support of the change in the
criminal law so rs TO require that homi-
cidcs adiudgod TO have been insane at tho
time OF the killing, shall be imprisoned for
life.
The Hcrdld thinks the Governors power
to pardon in such cases should be taken
away. That would require change Of
the Constitution; and rs long ~ public
sentiment continues us sound on the sub
Jcct rs 1t is at present, II Governor would
not be very likely to exercise the power Of
pardon in favor Of such lunatic.
The death of Mr.. DILLEBER at this timo
serves to emphasize the necessity, which
was before apparent of the proposed
change in the law. The circumstances of
Mr.. DILLEBER's death have awakened q