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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
State Politics.

Several papers on the west side Of
the State have been recently making
nominations" or Suggestions for gov
ernor. Among the names presented is
that of Hon. Frederick Billings Of Wood
stock who has addressed the following
letter to Hon. B. ID. Harris Of Brattle-
boro:
WOODSTOCK, VT, March Is 1876.
b. ID. HARRIS, ESQ.,, Brattleboro VT
Dear Sir II have your note of yester
day, and thank you for its kind expires
sions. / have no inclination for any po
litical office whatever, | lean the other
way. -Four years ago | was led to be.
lieve that the people would be pleased
to vote for me for Governor, and that
the field was clear. After my long alb,
sence in California, This was breezy
welcome, / was tempted, and came pref
ty near getting into public life. / con,
graduate myself on my defeat, and
cannot think of being candidate
again.
As to national politics, the convention
at Burlington should voice with great
emphasis the universal discomfort with
the present condition of public affairs
and send delegates to Cincinnati to Sc
cure candidates whose names alone will
be a promise and pledge of honest civil
service, honest money and clean de-
parture from Grantism. If Vermont
cannot succeed in getting such ticket
at Cincinnati, she should try to find it
somewhere else. Why not Charles
Francis Adams and Benjamin II. Bris-
tow? Why not historic character and
purity and dignity and tried ability at
the head Of the government? If the
professional politicians will not give re-
Formation, let the people have revolution.
Better political earthquake than the
the way we are going now.
Yours sincerely,
FREDERICK Billings.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
GRAFTON.
LINEN WEDDING.

On Monday evening, March 18th, Mr.
and Mrs. G. w. Wright were somewhat
startled at seeing crowd OF people as
sembling at their residence but they soon
found that there was no cause for alarm,
as the new corners were all friends and
neighbors, so apprehending no serious
harm they allowed matters to take their
course wondering what it was all about
and how it would end. They soon
learned that the company had come to-
gether to celebrate with them the goth
anniversary of their wedding day and
had brought with them substantial tok-
ems of respect and esteem. After the
company which numbered about sixty
persons-were fairly assembled, Rev. h.
j. Ward, in short impromptu speech
congratulated the pair upon the some
what commendable fact in these times of
having lived together as husband and
wife for twenty years. He also conclud-
ed that these twenty years had been
happy ones. This conclusion was reach
ed, not from any positive evidence but
from negative indications, such as the
absence of broken brooms and kindred
household weapons After continuing
his remarks in a more serious strain he
concluded by requesting the acceptance
of the gifts which the friends had dele.
gated him to present to them.
In response to this Mr.. Wright, in a
brief and appropriate manner accepted
the gifts in behalf of himself and wife,
to be ever valued as tokens of friendship
and esteem. The following poem, pre-
pared for the occasion, was read by Mr.
w. A. Dean:
With words of cheer and greetings kind.
With wishes warm and true,
We come the bridal wreath to bind
Upon your brows anew.
Not youths gay bridal with its dover
OF tancy's witching spells.
of lite's serener noontide hour,
This linen wedding tells.
1t tells how up life's toll sown way,
You've journeyed hand in hand,
Till meath its calm meridian ray.
With blessings crowned you stand.
Not least among your blessings are
The children God has given.
May in life's crown each shine star,
To be reset in Heaven.
The sons, dear boys, this boon we crave,
That they act well life's part,
Kind Heaven make them wise and brave,
And keep them pure in heart.
You've reached life's noon as down the slope,
You seek the sunset land.
May loves evangel buoyed by hope,
Still lead you hand in hand.
May all the way. through paths of peace,
With joyous feet be trod.
And life flow out, whate'eT its lease,
psalm of praise to God.
AT the close of these exercises the
company partook of generous COLA
ton prepared and furnished by the lady
friends.
The value of the gifts presented
amounted to twenty-seven dollars, among
which were pieces of jewelry and dress
for Mrs. Wright.
After enjoying happy and pleasant
evening the company departed hoping
that the bounties Of Providence might
for many years be lavished upon this
home. P.
Grafton, Vt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
The people of New Hampshire voted

The people of New Hampshire voted
at their election last week, to call a
constitutional convention, for which the
new legislature will have to provide
Among the important changes will be
the abolition of the religious test for
holding Office, more especially as to
members of the legislature, though it
has been practically dead letter for
many years. Their senate will probably
be increased. 1t is now composed of but
IL members. Their house is now COM
posed of nearly 400 members and will
be likely to be reduced. The council
we should suppose would be abolished.
1t is mere want on the fundamental
law of that State useless relic of the
past.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
What the Centennial is to be.

There appears to be still good many
people who have no very clear idea of
the nature and object of the Centennial
exhibition. Some think that collection
of relics will be the most prominent fea-
ture, and with this view kindly offer to
contribute the chair that General So
and-so of the Revolutionary army once
sat upon, or the wig worn by one of the
signers of the Declaration. Others i'm.
agine that the show is to be collection
of curiosities and monstrosities, some.
what more extensive of course than Bar
NUNS old museum, but much in the
same style. The local papers
are to some extent responsible for such
misconceptions. They are constantly
printing statements that this, that or the
other relic, novelty, overgrowth, or NAL
formation is to be sent to the Centen
NAL" AT the risk of repeating what
every intelligent person might be expect
ed at this time to understand. we viii
say that the celebration is not to be {
curiosity shop, and that it is intended /,
illustrate the best phases and highest ex
isting development of art, education, sci
enee, invention, manufactures and agri
culture in all the nations of the earth
Nea York Tribune.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
VEGETINE
Puriiies the Blood, Renovates and Invigor-
ates the whole system.
ITS MEDICAL PROPERTIES ARE
ALTERNATIVE, TONIC, SOLVENT
AND DIURETIC.

VEGETINE is made exclusively from the juices
of carefully selected barks, roots and herbs and 90
strongly concentrated that il will efectually erad
cate from the system faint of Scrofula, Scrof
ulous Humor, Tumors, Cancer Caneerous Humor
Erysipelas, Salt Rheum, Syphiltie Diseases, Cank,
err Faintness at the Stomach, and all diseases that
arise from impure blood. Sciatica, InhammatOry
and Chronic Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Gout and
Spinal Complaints. can only be efeetually cured
through the blood.
For Ulcers, and Eruptive Diseases of the skin
Pustules. Pimples, Blotches. Boils, letter. Scad
head and Ringworm. Vegetine has never failed tc
effect permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back. Kidney Complaints. Drop
sy, Female Weakness, Leueorrhea. arising from in.
ternal uleeration and uterine diseases and General
Debility. Negetine acts directly upon the causes 81
these complaints. 1t inyigorates and Strengthens
the whole system. acts upon the seorective organs
allays Inflammation cures liberation and regulate:
the bowels,
For Catarrah, Dyspepsia. Habitual Costiveness
Palpitaton of the Heart, Headache, Piles, Nervous
ness and General Prostration of the Nervous Sys-
tenn, no medicine has ever given such perfect salts
faction the VegctIne 1t purifes the blood clean
all of the organs, and posses contTolisg power
over the nervous system.
The remarkable cures effected by Vegetine Aav,
induced many physicians and apotheearies whom
we know TO prescribe and use il in their own fami
lies.
In fact. Yegetine is the best remedy yet discovered
for the above diseases and is the only reliable
BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed before the public.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

A JOKE ON THE PREsIDENT.-There
is good joke connected with a recent
dinner at the White House. 1t occurred
to the President that he would invite a
number of congressman to meet Judge
Taft, the new Secretary of War, thai
they might become acquainted. Senator
Salisbury was invited in accordance with
the usual White House rule of inviting
one or two members of the opposition to
dinner. he and the other congressman
invited came. but the President forgot to
invite Judge Taft, who consequently was
not present, and those invited to meet
him did not have the pleasure of seeing
him,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

= The Richmond, (Va.,) Wing says
The true cause of the defeat of the
democratic party in New Hampshire, nc
doubt, was the nomination of a candi
date who had opposed the war and re
fused to vote troops. How will our dem
ocratic friends of the north learn wis
dom? No amount of experience seem,
to profit them"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
WINDSOR COUNTY,
New Hampshire.

Returns from all but two towns in the
state give republican majority over all
of 1878. The legislature is largely re-
publican in both houses, senate to g..
The house 20S republicans, $50 demo-
Gratis. Council 4 republicans, l demo
crat. The plurality for Cheney for gov
ernor over Marcy, democrat, is still
larger, being 1903. The footings by
counties is as fellows
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

Many Monroe county, N. Y, far.
mers have hired help for the coming sea-
son, contracting at about $50 per month.
= There is deacon in Cleveland who
is training at present with the noble ar
my of independent voters. The other
day, party twitted him with being on
the fence. Yes" said our deacon, =" /
am on the fence and there I propose to
stay as long as it's so cOrfoandedly mud.
dy on both sides.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
The FAN of Flesh at Mudlick.

LOUISVILLE, March 20.--A cores
pendent of New York paper arrived
in Louisville last Saturday from OHM
Pan Springs, and confirmed everything
that has been telegraphed concerning
the recent shower of flesh. He was sent
expressly to interview the butcher who
ate the flesh, and talk to other eye wit
nesses, who he says laugh much at the
incredulity of some writers on the sub
ject.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

Our correspondent in another place,
at the close of his communication, sug-
gests some very excellent names for del
egates to the national republican con-
vention. A delegation of such men
would be an honor to the state and give
il large and wise influence, for the NOM
ination ofthe right man. We trust such
a delegation will be chosen.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
Number of Delegates.

We give below the number of dele
gates to which the several towns in
Windham and Windsor counties are en-
titled to in the republican state conven-
ton, to be held at Burlington, Wednes-
day of next week:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

Offerings of. the season twenty
cents on the dollar.
- Considerable Washburne talk is
lust now INDUCED in Illinois,
- Shrewd fellows in Maine find it
more profitable to raise bears than sheep
as the State pays considerable sum
per annum to have her wild animals
killed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

STOP THAT CoUGH.-There Is no pulmonary
complaint which Dir. Morris Syrup Of Tar, Wild
Cherry and Horehound will not cure, greatly re-
iieye AS specific for Coughs. Colds, Asthma and
bronchitis, cure for GROUP and preventive OF Com
sumption Il has no equal. 1t is invaluable in Sore
Throat and Hoarseness, strengthens and clears the
voice of speakers and singers, Takes away all the
distress of WH00PlNG COUGH, Contains no poi
nm or other dangerous drug and is pleasant TO take.
Trial bottles, 10 cents Try one and be convinced
o. h. Moods. sole agent for Bellows Falls I. W.
Pierce, sole agent for Chester. Morris heritage.
Projectors Philadelphia. spn-l-lS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

VERMONT CENTENNIAL BUILDING -
The Rutland Herald says that Gov.
Peck has accepted Mr.. Sprague's offer to
erect building on the centennial
grounds for the use of the state.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

Bishop Ravens appearance as presid
ing officer at the ffty-second session OF
the Pittsburgh Conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church brought the fol-
lowing story to the recollection of the
correspondent of the Pittsburgh Chroni-
Gle: " DIR. Newhall, the former president
of Delaware College, and personal
friend of Bishop Haven, was very sick.
The disease filled the poor mans mind
with all sorts of vagaries. For many
days he thought himself immortal, and
refused to eat anything whatever. The
Bishop happened to visit him during that
time, and tried to prevail upon his sick
friend to take some nourishment. "No,
| do not want anything" said he. 81
am immortal. am in heaven. This is
heaven" Then pausing for moment,
and looking at his visitor with troubled
air, he said "But, Haven, how in the
world did you get here? You are the
last person l expected to see in this
place"
= In England they tell how Sankey
walked up to grenadier, and taking him
affectionately by the belt, said " Dung
man, L likewise am soldier-a soldier
of Heaven" cold 'un," returned the
grenadier, {" you're a long way from your
barracks, anyhow"
Princeton, Ind, was recently swept
by tornado, which, though it lasted
only minute, destroyed fifty buildings,
and damaged as many more number
OF persons were injured, some of them
fatally. Many horses were killed.
Among the buildings destroyed was a
church and also a school house. The
storm extended to Kentucky, where it
was very destructive.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
Total.

There was also 5 scattering Last
year, Cheney 1928 Roberts 1921.
Scattering 1872. Republican gain on
last year, Abb.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
SPRINGFIELD HIaH scRooI

| am happy to bear testimony in hxg q
American Organ" one OF which we psrtti
several months since for the use Of orr HigA ~
OF the agent, Prof A. A. Maswire Of spyiIa
1t has more than met our expeetatlons and, o
rtetp and richness of tone, / consider the \
Organ not surpassed By that Of any in thea
Before purchasing for the school my attenlia
called to several other Organs but no other I'D
either in point Of merit or cost 10 offer Us Il
Smith did. Its sweetness of voice and bad
finish is, so far as / know, acknowledged By q
have seen it. II. Ii. SLACK, Prias
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

All who suffer from Dropsy and Kid
ney Disease can be cured by using
HUNTS REMEDY, the great kidney
Medicine, purely vegetable, and used
daily by our best physicians in their
practice.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

Nothing racks the frame like violent
cough; yet nothing is more readily
cured. 1t is only necessary to take
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
according to the directions.
Pixies Toothaehe Drops cnrs In an.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
ORGANS FROM S65 TO 81

Do you want a good Instrument one thaI
last you for years? Don't be deceived byte
outside work on the cases Of cheap Organs Il Is
inside works that make good organ. II YM
thinking Of buying an instrument il will e0s
nothing TO write to me. will give al iufofHg
with PLEASURE l sell instruments Of the bol
most reliable makers, at prices that defy con,
tion for first class instruments. There are ~ !
uiacturers of0rgans and Pianos in the United s
and only few make first class reliable In
ment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
Snow Down South.

MEMPHIS, March 20. Since 7 o'clock
last evening to 10 o'clock this morning
ten inches of snow has fallen and it is
still showing. The street cars have
stopped running and trains on the road
are delayed. The streets are full of i'm
provised sleighs. Such snow storm
was never witnessed here before. The
telegraph is Frustrated and it is not
known how far south the storm has ex-
tended.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

n as PrOVided IN oil deeds of the Ter.
race building lots, that no Objectionable
trades or occupations ,uH be allo,oed. 1882
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

The Claremont, N. III. Eagle heads
its election returns; " No Marcy for us /"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
PREPARED BY
III. r. STEVENS, BOSTON, MASS

WHAT Is vEGETTNE? 1t is a compound ex
tracted from baTks, roots and herbs. 1t Is Natures
Remedy. 1t is perfectly harmless from any bad eff
eet the system. Ii is rshing and sirens tn
ening. II acts directly upon the blood. 1t quiets
the nervous system. 1t gives you good, slaep
at night 1T Is great panaeea for aged fathers
and mothers for it gives them strength quets their
nerves. and gives them Natures sweet sleep-as has
been proved by many an aged person. 1t is the
our children. 1t has relieved and cured thousands
1t is very pleasant to take; every child likes it, 1t
pure blood. Try the Negetine Give il fair trial
for your complaints; then you will say 10 your
cured me-"
Vegetine, for the complaints for which 1t is re-
commented, Is having a larger sale throughout the
United States than any other one medicine WHY ?
NEMEIINE VIII cure these nnmnlaints
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24


Ma. A. A MAGEIRE :--DEAR SIs ~ tsks FL
sure in saying that the Smith American md
which so attracted my attention at the County q
and bought OF you short time after, GiFas psi
satisfaction inAsvery respect would not exeha \
Il for any other instrument OF the kind Sita =.
! am acquainted. IL person desires simply n
lodeon or Seraphine he will not set enc L II
Smith Organ. But ii be wants what this elsiE n
be, and is. On Organ, rich in tone and unequls1
capacity and excellence, should say let Z "a
this Organ before concluding to purchase elss'r
| am very truly yours,
u &. A.s-F hers@
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
A GOOD HORSE WANTEl

In exchange or part payment for a good Piss
Organ. send for Illustrated Cataioge AMI =
List 10 ALBERT A. MAGWIkE, Teacher Of "
Springfield. VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
Report from Practical Chemist and Apotb

This is to certify that have sold at retail 154Is
dozen s52 bottles) of your VeEetne since Aprii ii
1870 and truly say that 1t has given the best sat
sfaction of any remedy for the complaints for which
ii is recommended that ever sold. Scarcely day
passes without some of my customers testifying q
us merits on themselves their friends am per
feety eognzant Of several cases Of Sorofulous Tu.
mors being cured by Yegetne alone in this Vicinity
Very respectfully yours,
Al GILMAN. 46s Broadway.
To II. R. sTAYERs. ESQ.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

kes Ioothsehe Drops cure in one minute.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-03
What Allied A Pillow.

While Annie was saying her prayers, Nell
triiled with a shadow-picture on the wall.
Not satisfied with playing alone, she would
talk to Annie, that mite of figure in gold
and white-goden curls and snowy gown, by
the bedside.
Now, Annie, watch e. Annie, just see %
Oh, Annie, do look :" she said, over and
over again.
Annie, who was moi to be persuaded fin
ished her prayer and crept into bed, whittier
her thoughtless sister followed, as the light
must be out in Just SO many minutes Pres
emily Nell took TO Laundering, punching and
90 dearing." Then she laid quiet awhile
only TO begin again with renewed energy.
whats the matter ?" asked Annie, al
length
"My pillow tossing, humping, kuead
ing. It's as fiat as a board, and hard as 9
stone; | can't think what als it,"
81 know" answered Annie in her sweet
serious way.
"What 2"
"There's no prayer in it"
For second or two Nell was rs still as
mouse, then she scrambled out on the floor
with SILVER, it's true, but she was deter
mined never afterward to sleep on a prayer
less pillow.
"That must have been what allied it" sh,
whispered soon after getting into bed again
" It's all right now GO
! think that is what ails great man,
! pillows on which restless heads, both it'll
and big, nightly toss and turn there are nj
prayers in them. Nel's remedy was tn
best, the only one. Prayer made the PILLOW
soft, and she sank to rest as under shelter
ing wing.-EdHy Deu.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-05-03
How Legislatures Esteem Us.

by the hardest kind Of coaxing and by a
very close vote, the Massachusetts, Agricul-
tural College has got from the Massachusetts
Legislature grant of $1,000 toward the ex-
penses of the current year, or rather to help
make up deficit of double that sum for the
past year.
How the same Legislature squander the
peoples money for the benefit of lobbying
contractors and spectators, is shown by the
following, taken from the legislative cores
pondence of the Springfield Republican
They reported four hundred aud fifty thousand
dollars 10 finish the Danyers lunatic hospital, and
nothing to finish that at Worcester, but the
House has put the two in one bill, and given them
eight hundred thousand dollars, Of which three
hundred and fifty thousand dollars is for Worces-
ter. This makes about two million five hundred
thousand dollars appropriated already for the two
hospitals, and gives an average cost per patient Of
nearly three thousand dollars. As DIR. Earle told
the committee, this is equivalent to putting a
whole Massachusetts, farm over the head or under
the feet Of each pauper who is to be supported
there suppose there is no help for this outlay
now, but one thousand dollars a patient would
have given them just as good hospitals for all
practical and philanthropc purposes
A million and half worse than thrown
to the dogs, and five thousand dollars grudg-
ingly doled out to give farmers sons a
"liberal education" Well may the cultured
classes " despise us, while we submit to-
nay, connire Gt-such legislation as this.