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Year: 1860

The Bellows Falls Times thus speaks of
the action of the Mortified Convention in
passing the resolution advising the Republi-
can State Committee TO call the next State
Convention as a Mass Convention


I" 1t was not legitimate action. That Con-
vention was called expressly to elect delegates
to Chicago. and when that work was done
the business of the Convention was complet-
ed. We do not see why it would not have
been Just as proper to have gone further and
made the nominations for State officers"


Without at this time entering into a dis
cussion as to either the proprety or impro-
priety of delegate conventions, we wish to
say that we fully agree with the Times. The
Mortified Convention was called for an ex-
press purpose that purpose was distinctly
mentioned in the call. viz the election Of
''four delegates to the National Republican
Convention, 70 he held at Chicago on the
18th day of Nav, A. D. 1850, to nominate
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Pres
idency of the United States" No other
business was hintet at, and in our obtuse-
ness we supposed none other would he tran
sacted With equal prOprletv, as the Times
saws, the nominations for State Officers might
have been made.


As it is, the Committee are only 'adyis-
ed" to call a Mass Convention the Brattle-
boro CONVENTION instructed them to call a
Delegate Convention Whether they will
be governed by the action of the Mortified
Convention or the Brattleb0ro Convention
remains to be seen. Were We a member Of
the Committee we should not hesitate long
in deciding which was the most binding on
n
Year: 1860

A SAD ACCIDENT.-A very sad accident
occurred in Putney, on Friday last. Edwin
r. Houghton a lad Of l6 years, had par
fridge trap which be was going to see, carry
ing a pistol in his pocket, when his dog ran
a wo0dchuck into a wall, and as he stopped
over u take a stone from the wall for the
purpose Of getting at the wo7dchuck, the
pistol dropped from bis pocket, the hammer
striking on a stone, when it exploded. and
the whole charge entered his abdomen and
rassed upward in his body, causing his death
IN four and half hours He was some ways
from home or haLitatiOn, and after he was
shot. he ran % rods before he fell, where he
was found by neighbor after lying there
half an hour, during which his agony was
greatly increased by the thought that he
should have to die lone in the field. He
fully retained his senses to the last, and con-
versed freely all the time When be fell, the
blood began to o0za from his mouth, and he
then became satisfied that his wound was
mortal. HIS faithful dog showed unusual
signs Of affection for his young master, and
distres, at his fate. Young Houghton, who
has thus been 50 suddenly cut down in the
morning of life, was highly esteemed, and
the family to which he belongs have the
heartfelt sympathy Of all who know them
B Falls IircS.
Year: 1860

A W1rrY JAIL B1RD-A short time ago,
man named Crandall made his escape from
the Allegany county Jail. For the informa-
tior of the curious, he has lately written
back to Angelica, the following account Of
the manner of his escape. 1t must be very
satisfactory to his custodians. He says:


81 suppose it is a mystery to some how I
got away, consequently will give you
brief history of my departure. The modus
operarld was this got out of my cell by in.
genuity, ran up stairs with agility, crawled
out of the back window in secresy slid down
the lightning rod with rapidity. walked out
of the Angelic town with dignity, and am
now basking in the sunshine of pleasure and
liberty"
Year: 1860

COMFORTS OF CHILDREN. Call not that
man wretched, who, whatever else he suffers
as to pain inflicted, pleasure denIed has a
child for whom he hopes, and on whom he
doats. Poverty may grind him to the dust,
obscurity may cast its darkest mantle over
him. the song Of the gay may be far from
his own dwelling, his face may be unknown
to his neighbors, and his voice may be un-
needed among those with whom he dwells-
even pain may rack his joints and sleep lelye
his pillow-but he has gem with which ne
would not part for wealth deiying computa-
ton, for fame filling a worlds ear, tor the
luxury Of the highest wealth, or tor the
sweetest sleep that ever sat upon mortal
eve COleridge
Year: 1860

A gentleman attending an orphans falran
New Orleans pulled his handkerchief from
his pocket, and at the same time accidental,
ly drew the trigger of his revolver. A loud
explosion and terrific screams ensued. and
the fright of the ladies was far from abated
when it was discovered that the ball had
penetrated the gentlemans hip, causing a
painful though not dangerous wound.
Year: 1860

Mr.. sherman made suggestion as to early
action on the tariff bill


Mr.. Damn wanted TO adjourn before dog
days, and should vote to proceed to business.


Mr. Cobb said he desired to make a speecl
on the state OF the Union generally, but be
preferred to wait until the final action Of the
Charleston Convention before doing So. If
that convention should ba turned out to grass
me would f5rbear making his speech. Laugh
ter.


Mr.. Sherman gave notice that he would
call up the tariff bin on Wednesday, and it
was generally agreed that after to-day debate
IN the committee should be confined to that
subject until j, was disposed of.


The House then went nto committee Of the
whole on the state Of the Union.


Mr. Gooch reviewed the Dred Scott decis-
ION, denying 10 to be binding authority
Year: 1860

Henry D. Foster is very anxious to poll a
large vote in his own immediate neighbor-
hood. His friends in Westmoreland urge it
on the people of that county to support Fos-
ter as consideration of local pride. They
claim that his nomination reflects credit on
them, and that the higher the vote they give
him the greater the honor conferred on the
country at large. These very same men for
get that l6 years ago Westmoreland had can
didate for Governor, who was not onlv credit
to the county, but an honor to this common
wealth. They forget that sixteen years since
the old whig party of this State inscribed the
name OF hero on their banners, and that this
identical Henry D. Foster traversed West
moreland county, assailng the reputation of
that war-worn veteran, pursueiDg him with
SANDER to the threshold of his home, and even
invading the sacred precincts of his domestic
privacy, in order to crafty his spleen against
an opposition candidate. Then Foster and
lis II friends had no local pride to maintain
Now they have become wonderfully impressed
with the dignity of their locality, and the i'm
maculate purity Of their candidate.


The Wing candidate for Governor in 1874,
was Gen. Joseph Markle. We all remember
the torrent of abuse which was poured on his
head by Henry D. Foster. And yet General
Markle had mortgaged his farm in 1872, in or
der to raise funds to recruit cavalry compa-
ny to serve during the war of that year. He





battles OF his country. He sacrificed his busi-
ness to meet the emergencies of the crisis,
ana devoted all his energies and skill to pre-
serve the national honor and maintain it's glo-
ry. In the reputation OF such man there was
indeed local pride, but it was forced to yield
to the political predudices of such men as
Henry D. Foster. Then Foster disavowed all
pride, surrendered his love of his country's
fame, and sacrificed his admiration for the
prowess and bravery of its defenders, to pref
udice as foul and as ever imbued demagogue
to the performance OF blackguard's work.


We ask the old friends of Gen. Joseph Mar
kle to remember there facts. We ask the sur
viving heroes of the war of 1872 to remember
that Henry D. Foster plumed his eloquence
In assailing one of the bravest in their ranks,
and that he now shrnks from the same ordeal
through which be forced soldier to pass, and
which he himself conducted with SANDER and
His excuse and claim now are
as impertinent as his conduct then VAS low
and cowardly.


Soldiers of 1872, remainder the uillifsr Of
your compon;on in arms. and yebuks Henry d.
Fostv.--Harris6urg Telegraph.
Year: 1860

The Detroit Free Press, of the 1lth instant,


commenting on the Lady Elgin disaster, says,


s'We have glimpses of terrible panic among


the passengers, in midst of which everywhere


appears the self possessed commander, giving
| orders and overseeing such measures as were


most conducive to the general safety. The


cattle were driven overheard, and the freight


and luggage Immediately followed. Passen-
gers were awakened from their slumbers by


sturdy blows of the axe, which dashed in their
| stateroom doors, and called them TO a sense
of their danger. All were finally collected
| on deck, and when the steamer went down,
| the hurricane deck. which constitutes the
root of the upper cabin, foated clear Of the
hull and sustained the crowd. Mr.. Bellman
says that on this extempore raft not less than
three hundred persons were collected, the


majority OF whom clung to their places until
near daylight. The raft was mostly under wa


ter from the weight of its living burden, and


very few who clung to 1t but were above the
waist in the turbulent sea. The captain was
constantly on his feet encouraging the crowd,
and seems TO have been the only man who
dared to stir from the recumbent position that
was necessary to keep secure hold on the
precarious raft. He carried child, which he
found in the arms of exhausted and SUBJ
merged woman, to an elevated portion of the
raft, and left it in charge of q woman, when
it was soon lost. He constantly exhorted the
crowd to keep silent, and not only to make
K,
that the frail framework might last the longer.
Bellman says that during the time which e.
lapsed, while the raft kept together, there
was scarcely sound from man, woman or
child. They clung TO their places in silent
terror, and neither groans nor prayers were
audible; no voice, save that of the captain,
raised aloud in encouragement and good
cheer, being heard amid the roar of the wind
and the ceaseless splash of com bining waves.
Finally, the constant action of the water
broke up the raft, and large parties foated of
on detached pieces, and gradually the multi
tude melted away by couples and solitary in
dividuals. until but tithe of the whole num-
ber remained. The swell tumbled the light
RATS about like feather weights, and weary
struggle the hapless survivors had during the
long drift of ten miles intervening to the
shore. Bellman was ten hours his raft,
and says that he was capsized and thrown into
the sea with his two companions every third
minute. When they reached shore, they were
dashed about hopelessfy in The surf, and more
fortunate than their companions, were lifted
upon the beach by the breakers, and dragged
ashore by strong hands which awaited them.
1t was here that, having surmounted the perils
of that terrible voyage, the commander sue
cumbed and gave way to the irresistible force
which had wore out his strength and vigor-
Perhaps he had rather died than to have lived
in the exercise Of more selfish motives than
those which mark his character through the
whole of this trying ordeal.
Year: 1860

QuANDARIEs.-Knockin at the wrong door.
and hesitating whether you shall run away and
say nothing about it, or stay and apologize.


Crossing the road until You see gig COM
ing one way and cab another; so that if you
move on you are sure to be knocked down by
one, and if you stand still you may possibly
be crushed b. both.


Finding yourself in damp bed on a cold
night, and cogitating whether you will lie still
and catch your death, or get up and dress. and
pass the night on the two cane bottom chairs.


Paying your addresses to a penniless fair
one, under the impression that she is an heir
ess and, on discovering your error. having
the option Of marrying the young lady, Or of
being shot by the young lady's brother.


Dining at a friends house, where you must
either drink wine till you become intoxicated,
or refrain until you become disagreeable.


Coming to four crossroads, one of which
you must take at random, or just walk back a
mile or two and inquire your way.
Year: 1860

They say that all on earth must change,


As in the days of yore,-
That friends beloved grow cold and strange


And fond hearts meet no more.
If thus it is. one more fond kiss,


Before that hour may be,
Por dear to-day as ever


Is thy kind embrace to me.
Tne senes Of many days may fade,


Their forms may pass away,
But should the VOWS of friendship made
By thee sink to decayf
I ask, when lonely hours present


The past once dear to thee,
Thou would'st but give thy spirit vent
To rest one thought on me.
While ling'rinB thro' this weary life,
II thou should ct feel undone
Remember, In the worldly strife,


To love thee there IL one,
And If afar from friends to roam


Shonld be thy sad decree,
Think on the one whom thou didst love,
And then remember me.
Year: 1860

I Discretionary Prerniunas. viewing COM
| mlttee shall award any discretionary premi-


nms. When, however, articles Of merit, su-
perlor IN their character, are presented, aud
which are entitled to special commentators,
| the judges arc desired to notice them partcu-
larly and refer them to the consideration of
the Executive committee at a subsequent
| meeting.


The superintendent Will take every precau-
tion in his power, for the safety of stock and
articles on exhibition after their arrival, and
| arrangement on the grounds, but will not be
responsible for any loss or damage that may
occur. The society desires exhibitors to give
personal attention to their animals and articles
and at the close of the fair to attend to their
removal as the society cannot take further
care of them.


Rules of Piowing. name of the plow-
man must be given as we'll as the kind of pillow
to be used, at the time of entry.


The quantity of ground to be plowed by each
team to be acre.


The time allowed to do the work will
be two hours. The width of furrow to be ten
inches or over and the depth not less than six
inches. The furrow slice in all cases to be lap
ed. The teams to start at the same time and
each plowman to do his work without driver
or other assistance.


The premiums offered by the Society will
be awarded, to the individuals, who, in the
Judgment of the committee, shall do their
work in the best manner, providing the work
is done in the time allowed for its performance.


Each plowman to strike his own land, and
pillow entirely independent of the adjoining
land. Within the one-fourth of an acre plow-
ed, each plowman will be required to strike
two back furrowed lands, and finish with the
dead furrow in the middle.


Any information desired in regard to mat
tiers of the Society can be gained by address
ing the Executive Committee or the Secretary
who will be pleased to give any Information
in their power at any time.
Year: 1860

THE Washington States says that
recently, in one of the banks in Wall
street, New York, young man had
just drawn large sum from the bank,
and was counting the bills in front of
the paying teller's desk, when a per-
SON suddenly touched him on the
shoulder, cxclaiming. my young man
your coat skirt is on fire." when the
young man dropped his bills to look
after the burning garment. Tho ac-
costing gentleman seized the money
and made a speedy exit.
Year: 1860

MODERN BATTLE--A battle now with a hund
red thous and determined soldiers on each side
would be the most frightful butchery within a
short space of time ever beheld. The "morale'
of the best troops will not support the sight Of
their HHmber put "hors de combat" Those arc
good armies that continue an engagement unit
a quarter of their men are killed or wounded be
fore either side gives way. They may be called
famous armies indeed, when they stand more
than that. At Inkerman if l remember we'll
nearly or quite onc-half of the English troop.
we're slain or disabled, and still the fight wa,
maintained. But is case where few parallel:
are to be found, and the English soldier is dis
tingnished above all Others for that particular
kind of courage for the extraordinary tenacity
and nerve which prevents his knowing when he
is beaten, and renders him SO dangerous foe
Probable modern improvements in weapons and
ammunition, will not cause much greater loss ei
life in battle than formerly, but the work VIII be
done in u quarter of the time, and The beaten
party will suffer more in the retreat
Year: 1860

SUbDEN DEATH.-Edward Kelsey was found
dead, fallen in spring at an early hour on
Tuesday morning last. Mr.. Kelsey and broth
resided in a cabin in the outskirts Of the city
On Tuesday morning the brother returned from
aparty, and making noise on entering the
cabin aWoke the deceased, who arose and soon
went out to procure bucket of water from the
spring. The brother had had his Fears excited
that The deceased was sboat to have an epleptic
1t TO which he, was subject, and did not allow
many minutes to elaPse before going to look al
ter him. What was HE surprise and grief to
and his worst fears more than realized. The
body was found with the head in the spring.
hife was extinct A trnp-door which covered
the spring was lifted, and the bucket in the wa
ter. Every appearance went to show that the
deceased, when about to dip up bucket OF water
was suddenly seised with fit and had fallen in.
The spring::is a shallow one.


Mr.. Kelsey was one of the most public spirited
men Of our city. No man ever resided in Ne
ysda who has done so much in the way Of build
ing brick houses az Edward Kelsey. With three
exceptions he is the owner, whole or in part, We
believe, Of all the brick buildings on the east
eide Of Commercial street, besides two excellent
ones on the other side at the corner Of Pine. He
was continuing his improvements up to'the day
Of bis death. But the day preceding hissudden
departure, in conversation with friend he ex'
pressed his determination to endeavor to enjoy
the ample fortune he possessed, more pleasantly
hereafter than he had done. His anticipstiohs
were never to be realised.


Our city has suffered severe loss in the death
of Edward Kelsey. His remains were followed
10 the grave on Wednesday by large concoufse
of citizens.
Year: 1860

A Ball fora Good P1rpose.-The
young men of this city have made
arrangements to have a ball at Tenn
erancc Hall, the proceeds of which
are to 60 to the benefit of The family
of the late Aaron Whiting. The ball
comes off on Monday Evening next
We sincerely trust that there will be
a generous turn out on the occasion.
Two dollars. let us suggest to those
who feel for the distressed. caEnot be
better spent. Dance from to IL.
Year: 1860

MoRE GooHs.- lIagadern Bowicy have
made arrangements to receive regular invoices
of fashionable Dry Goods frsm New York a;
soon as new modes appear in the market there
choice lot of new styles will be displayed at
their store in few days.
Year: 1860

THE CONSPIRACY CAsE.-Andrew
Scola and Spanish Joe" were
brought up again before Justice Smith
on Wednesday. In default of the
necessary witnesses for the prosecu-
ton the case was continued for farther
hearing.
Year: 1860

Z R@-It is not wise for our yonng friend to
despise his trade, There is no manhood in an


affected disdain of honest labor. He who
sneers at carpenter, saddler or a blacksmith,
and holds himself above them because he is a
clerk of some kind, is far from possessing the
traits of gentleman. Young men without
may be received well in certain classes of soci-
ETY., and be courted by the light headed and
frivolous; but did they know how low they are
estimated by those tho have made their for
tunes by preserving industry, or becoming ed
ucated and famous, they certainly would not
SO persistently ignor manual labor and scout
laborer, The substantial men of the country,
the practical, common sense men of Judgment
untireing energy, do .aot regard a mechanic as
unworthy their esteem and kind wishes, but
rather praise him for his manly effort in his
courre ofindustry, which will finally give him
competency and content 5idssH i, sr6a1;i
Year: 1860

Eso far as hestch concerned this Hist of machines
precisely alike, all Shuttle Machines and carrying
lower under hre sd shuttles which
thread used each and all Of them have


The capacity Of the shatss in these machine very
nearly the they hold when AIed Coats Spool
Cotton not to exceed il yards
Year: 1860

AS the best assortment in Nashville oeVeryhny in the


above line, which will be sold wholesale and retail, as low
good article he bought anywhere The Torches are
something and the best thing introduced
If
Year: 1860

"rf money is wanted to elect, in November Ma
tiona! President, it will be given what were miii
ion Of dollars. re-


And as before stated. Indiana is to be the
scene Of the fercest conflict, il the battle IS
won. How ought this fact to arouse every
freeman in the State to action. Ii for the
want of the electoral vote of Indiana alone.
another slavery extensionist shall be elected
President next Autumn. with what regrets
will we all turn TO the then past canvass, if
ANYTHING Is left undone which might have
secured Republican triumph. Lat US then
do all sce eoa while it is not too late. l do
not mean BY this that We must adopt the
course pursued by the slavery pariy,-srick-
cry, falsehood, slander and such like, but
that all honorable means should be used to
convince our citizens as to their duty, their
int rests, and those Of their country. Call
ing hard names, bitter dnunciation OF persons.
&c, should be avoided. We have facts and
arguments; let US get them before the people
they will do the work. We must plant
ourselves squasely on the Republican plat.
form-the non -ertension Of Slarsry. and
there maintain our cause. If we can but
convince the people that this is what we are
contending for-that we have no sinister mo-
tives, and no ultra measures IN view, the we
tory is ours II We attempt too much. We
fail


To secure the object in view, an efficient
organization is necessary. 1t should extend
not only to every county, but to every town
ship and school district in the State. Instruc-
tions have already been sen, out through the
post Offices with view to ascertain ''ho'c the
land hes" in regard to the slavery party
how many votes ave to be polled for that
party in November. Let US do similar
thing for better purpose. and into the hands
of every doubtful Republican. and so far as
possible, every honest " democrat put the
right kind of facts in the shape of tracts.
newspapers. SO. This is the way to sue
ceed.


County and Township organizations. at
least, should be affected at once 1t will be
fatal to wait till after the Chicago Conven-
ton That Convent ton will nominate true
man, and adopt the right kind of platform );
we need have no fears on these heads
Let the canvass commence now. *>x
Year: 1860

TIE Sun RAY oN THE CorrIN.-On the day of
the funeral Of Washington Irving, the Sky was
cloudy and dark, but at the moment when the
corpse reached its temporary resting place at the
chancel of Christ Church, brilliant sun ray shot
from the heavens athwart the church, and rested
upon the coffin The sunbeam then withdrew
and all was dark again This incident seemed
to be poem ia itself 1t certainly affords the
theme for one
Year: 1860

FATHERLY ADyICE.-Tom Corwin was making
political speech at Newport, Ohio during
which he was continually interrupted by polit
ieal opponent After a while Corwin stopped,
looked the fellow in the face for minute, then
delivered the following advice


"Young man, have borne your insults as long
as | am going to. You may do very well for
some things, but you will never do for politi-
cian-ior you are the nosiest fool | ever saw
don't want to raise fuss with you ; but if you
give me any more Of your insulting language,
IN come down there aud kick you SO high you
will need no resurrectionW lie wasn't interrup-
ted any more.
Year: 1860

Positively So-Senor Ovicdo is only worth
Sl50,0O0 and expectations So old Bartlett,
after selling his daughter, was sold himself


In that case we would like to ask the editor
Of the Butte Record if he had INT better let Sam.
Brannan have the Old press