Bellville

city, port of entry, and eapital of Hastings district, Ontario, Canada; on the Moira river, Quinte bay, and Grand Trunk railroad; 113 miles E, of Toronto; has a fine harbor; superior water-power, and steamer connection with Canadian and United States points; is the seat of Albert College (M. E.); and is chiefly engaged in manufacturing and farming. Pop. (1901) 9,117. 4 Belligerent, a nation or a large section of a nation engaged in carrying on war. When a revolted party of great numerical strength are able to form a regular government and rule over the whole, or part of the territory which they claim, humanity dictates that they should not be treated as rebels guilty of treason, but should, if captured, be regarded as prisoners of war.