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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-05-29
Electrical Jewelry.

M. Trouve, a Partisan jeweler, has re-
Gently created quite sensation in that
city by the production of some remarka-
BILE gold ornaments consisting of scarf
pins, charms, and hair ornaments, in
which, by means Of ingenious mechan-
ism moved by electricity, some curious
andstartling effects are realized. Already
fifteen articles of this sort are advertised :,
first comes grenadier, in complete uni
form, standing in front of gabion and
beating a drum, performing any air de-
sired, then monkey seated upon drum
and playing a violin A Turks head
with a cap on, which opens and shuts its
mouth and eyes; deaths head in n
jockey-cap, whose eyes and mouth also
move rabbit, striking alternately two
small drumsticks, upon a bell placed in
front of him; double spherical bell
which sounds an alarm Lillputian re-
volving magnet, which attains velocity
of 100 TO 120 revolutions per second a
rabbit similar to the one above described
but with the movement uncovered /; a
deaths head moving its eyes and mouth
as if speaking; Turk, moving his eyes
horizontally and the lower jaw vertical
ly; a monkey in spectacles, making
grimaces, whose eyes turn through half
circumference; and as the upper half
has the color of the animal, it appears as
if the eyelids dropped, as is the case with
monkeys; a decapitated head upon a
table, which talks and rolls its eyes.
These are all arranged to be worn as
scarfpins and of course are very small.
For charm, M. Trouve makes minute
theatrical stage, upon which two figures,
Harlequin and Columbine, execute a
ballet. One of the most beautiful head
ornaments described is humming-bird,
studded with diamonds, which moves
both its wings and tail. The wings deli
cately balanced, are moved by small
electro-magnet weighing two grains /;
they vibrate through about an inch of
space, make five vibrations second, and
continue in motion for four hours. An
other is a butterfly whose wings move
with equal freedom, though not as rapid
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-05-29

Ghost am thy fathers spirit.
Hamlet-9eou don't say SO Old man
give us your flipper. How de do? I amt
seen you in coon's age. When'd ye
come down.
Ghost-Doomed for certain term to
walk the night.
Hamlet-Why on airth don't you take
hoss car and ride? Or do they quit too
airly for you? / say where do you hang
eout day time?
Ghost-And for the day confined to
fast in fires
Hamlet-About heow fast are you on
direct road? Tew-forty?
Ghost-Till the foul crimes done in
the days of my nature are burnt and
purged away.
Hamlet-Are you purging bad2 Try
little of this choloera medicine. Knock
it higher'n Gilderoy.
Ghost-That I'm forbid to tell the
secrets of my prison house, / could tale
unfold
Hamlet-Don't unfold it here, old
man-don't.
Ghost Whose slightest recital would
harrow up thy soul
Hamlet Fetch on your harrow.
Ghost-Freezc thy young blood
Hamlet-Git eout, you tarnal old re-
figerator.
Ghost Make thy two eyes like stars
start from their sphere
Hamlet-Dew tell! You couldn't tell
about what time they'd start?
Ghost-Thy knotted and combined
locks to part
Hamlet-I've parted with about all
them locks now, especially on the top OF
my head.
l Ghost-And each particular hair
Hamlet I ain't particular to hair.
Ghost-To stand on end like quills
upon the fretful porcupine.
Hamlet-Neow look a-here, old pop
py, don't fret your porcupine over me.
Ghost-But this eternal blazon must
not be to ears of flesh and blood. List,
list, oh list!
Manufacturing angry.) Yeou be
gol darned! Didn' | list in Sol Pea
body's hum guards when you fed into
Canada takin yer draft with ye? And
where yeou was killed by the Finnegans,
and it served you right. Better go and
list yourself, you tarnal old critter,
stead of prowlin round nights disturbin
your blood relations. Git eout. Exit
Hamlet in rage.]
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-05-29

Impatient, angry tones never did the
heart good but plenty of evil. Read
what Solomon says of them, and remem-
Der he wrote with an inspired pen. You
cannot have the excuse for them that
they tighten your burdens any, they
only make them ten times heavier. For
your own as well as your children's sake,
learn to speak low. They will remem-
Der that tone when your head is under
the willows. So, too, would they remem-
Der marsh and angry voice. Which
legacy will you leave to your children?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-05-29
Miscellany,
Tom Corwin and Mrs. Shannon.

Corwin's opponent in the gubernatorial
case was the then incumbent, Gov. Will
son Shannon. During one of the trips
from one appointment to another Corwin
and the wife of Shannon were fellow
passengers. They had never met, and
were unknown to each other Mrs.
Shannon had no escort, but carried her
infant boy in her arms. The remainder
of the passengers consisted of Corwin' s
friends, who made the round of the state
with him, and who were also ignorant of
the candidates "better half" They
were not long left in this blissful igno-
rance, for the lady, aroused by the hard
cider sentiments, soon gave them to un-
derstand in very plain English that she
was "good locofoco,' and moreover
"the wife of Gov. Shannon to boot"
This announcement rather startled the
gentlemen. Corwin was the first to re-
cover his composure and take advantage
of the situation. Expressing himself de-
lighted at having met her, he placed
himself beside Mrs. Shannon, and at once
became very attentive to her. He told
her of his acquaintance with her hus-
band, and spoke in highly compliments
ry terms of his character and public ca
reer, and expressed his unbounded admi-
ration of the man. The lady was charm
ed, and begged several times to know the
name of her new-found friend. Corwin
found means to avoid answering that
question. The lady overlooked this
evasion, and told Corwin in confidence
Cloud enough of course to be heard by
the hard-cider meiD that her husband
was certain of reelection; that he was
not to be beaten by that fellow Tom Cor
win, who was nothing after ALL" she
added, but wagon boy, when young %
!" And who now goes about the coun-
try" suggested Corwin, making himself
ridiculous by driving six horse team,
with e log-cabin mounted on country
wagon"
"And who tEey say is as black as the
ace of spades" chimed in the lady.
Black, madam" exclaimed Corwin
"black yes, black as the-I beg youl
pardon-as | am"
Continuing the deception in manne
which kept his friends conuulsod witt
smothered laughter, Corwin took the la
dy's baby in his arms, fondled and dan
died it, calling it the Young Governor,
and carrying the heart of the mother by
storm. At length the lady reached hel
destination and told Corwin so with re
gret. The gallant but unknown candi
date assisted the lady to alight, took th'
child in his arms and carried it into tht
house. He saw the lady into her parlo
and laid the infant fiat on its back in he
lap. Holding it there for moment, h,
said:
"My dear Mrs. Shannon, / have lai,
the young Governor fiat ON his back, anC
I'm going to serve the old Governor tn
same way at the coming election. Goot
bye | ought to have told you my nam
is Tom Corwin, who was nothing but
wagon boy, and is pretty black, mus
admit. Good byel And before Mrs
Shannon could recover from her aston
ishment he was gone. He did lay tn
Governor flat on his back, but the latte
returned the compliment two years later
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-05-29

A distinguished Ex-Governor of Ohio,
famous for story telling, relates that on
one occasion while he was addressing .
temperance meeting at Georgetown, Dis
trict of Columbia, and depicting the mis-
cries caused by too frequent indulging in
the flowing bowl, his attention was attrac-
ted by the sobs of disconsolate and seedy
looking individual, seated in the rear
part of the room. On going to the person
and intrrogating him. the governor was
told the usual tale of woe; among other
sad incidents, that during his career Of
vice, he had buried three wives. The
governor having buried few wives of
his own, sympathized deeply with the in
ebriate, and consoled him as much as
was in his power. Said he: "The Lord
has indeed deeply afflicted you" The
mourner, sobbing, replied: "Y-yes, he
has; and, pausing moment, and wip-
ing his nose, continued, "but l don't
think the Lord got much ahead Of me,
for as fast as he took one, l took anoth-
erY
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-05-29

past has added so much to the wealth,
development and resources and the in
crease of power to this nation-the asy-
lum of the oppressed of all nations
should be fostered and encouraged by a
liberal and just policy.
II. This Convention declares itself
in sympathy with all the oppressed peo-
pie which are struggling for their rights.
ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS.
The following additional resolutions
were introduced by Gen. Carl Shurz, of
Missouri, and also unanimously adopted :
Resolred, That we highly commend
the spirit of magnanimity and forgive
ness with which men who have served in
the rebellion, but now frankly and hon
estly cooperate with us in restoring peace
to the country, and in reconstructing the
southern state governments upon the ba-
sis of impartial justice and equal rights
are received back into the communion
of the loyal people and in favor of the
removal of the disqualifcations and re-
strictions imposed upon the late rebels in
the same measure as their spirit of 10y
atty will direct and as may be consistent
with the safety of the loyal people.
ResoIred, That we recognize the great
principles laid down in the immortal
Declaration of Independencea as the true
foundations of democratic government,
and we hail with gladness every effort
toward these principles living reality
on every inch of American soil.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-05-29

HARI-KARI-The hari-kari, as we call
it, is one of the strange customs Of Japan.
So sensitive are these people to their ideas
of honor, that no man of any position will
submit to public or capital punishment
that entails disgrace to his family and loss
ofproperty, death before dishonor. But
hari-kari is suicide, performed by the
ripping open of the bowels. This is not
permitted to all. 1t is an honor sacri-
fee, reserved for the nobility, the military
and certain high officials. And these
cannot be allowed the privilege until a
mandate is received from the tycoon him
self The bearers of this mandate en-
gage in dangerous business: for they
have often been waylaid and decapitated
before they could reach the high culprit.
If the order reaches him, he takes solemn
leave of his friends; he wears white
and peculiar dress, and enters an enelos-
ure, surrounded by retainers barefooted
only an executioner and few friends are
allowed within. With snap ana polnt-
ed knife he cuts his bowels up and down
and then slowly bleeds to death. Every
word he utters is carefully taken down /;
the exclamation of pain, the rawlings of
delirium, all are written down and treas
ured in his family as sacred. They are
studied to discover hidden or a higher
wisdom, which shall bless his children or
friends. After having rippeed himself in
this way he may thrust the sword through
histhroat when death is speedy; or his ED
est son, or friend may end his suffering
with decapitation. With the great, the
funeral ceremonies are vast and imposing
and all ends in burning the body to ashes.
-Putnam's Monthly.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-05-29

ly. The body being small, the mechan-
ism is sometimes placed within flower,
upon which the insect appears to be rest
ing.
The power by which all these life-like
movements are produced, is obtained
from minute battery, placed in the
waist-coat pocket, or in some part of the
dress; or for the head-ornaments, it may
even be concealed in the folds of the
hair. 1t consists of plate of zinc and
one of carbon, contained within closely
fitting case, which is half filed with an
acid solution of mercuric sulphate. So
long as the case remains upright, the
liquid does not come in contact with the
plates and there is no action; but on in
verting it, or placing it horizontally, a
current is set in motion which continues
until the zinc or the solution is exhaust
ed. The electricity thus developed is
conveyed to the jewels by fine, fexi-
bic, metallic cord, and they are put in
action by simply reversing the battery
case. The time during which these move
ments continue is quite remarkable. In
a deaths head and rabbit, like those
just mentioned, they have been main
tanned during nine hours day, for six
months uninterruptedly, withoutexhaust-
ing the battery. Moreover, the price of
these articles is quite reasonable. Scarf
pins like the ones spoken Of, cost with
the electro-motor and connections, from
60 francs upwards Yale Courant
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-05-29

A WORD To APPRENTICESHIP Ma
tional Mechanic, a Journal devoted to
the interest of labor, published in Phila-
delphia by Van Nortwick Il Hineline,
addresses the following excellent advice
to apprentices:
In what way do you spend your leisure
evenings? In idleness-in frivolous am
usements-or in the company Of those
who will corrupt your morals ? Remem-
Der, if you would prepare yourself for
future usefulness, you must devote every
spare moment to study. First be indus
trious in your several employments dur
ing the hours of business never complain
that it is your lot to work count it an
honor; go about it with cheerfulness and
alacrity; it will become habit, and by
becoming so, will be pleasure and de-
light. Make it your business to promote
the interest of your employer; by taking
care of his, you will learn to take care Of
you own.
Remember, it is one of the besettingsins
Of the young men of this extravagant and
indolent age, to endeavor to get rid Of
work ; to seek for easy and lazy employ
ment. And the consequence is that
many of them turn out worthless vaga-
bonds. Avoid this whirlpool as you
would plague spot; Danish from your
bosom the dangerous desire to live with
out work. Labor is honorable, dignifed !;
it is the parent of health, wealth and
happiness; look upon it as an invaluable
blessing, and never as burden and a
curse. Shun idleness and sloth; pursue
some honest calling, andnSnot ashamed
to be useful
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-20

LIBBY HILL SPRING-A SCGG ESTION.-
Richmond boasts but one park-the Capt.
;ol Sduare-and that has been given up en-
tirelY to the negroes for political meetings,
and to Governor Wells ms a pasture for his
:ow. The time may not have come when ii
S expedient to spend large sums of money
n the purchase of such elysian resorts as
the Baltimore Druid Hill Park or Boston
Common, but we are assuredly well enough
off TO keep in good repair and render more
attractive the few verdant spots which our
ladies' and children seem now disposed to
visit.
one of these-Libby Hills the proper
~ of the city. Every evening it is visited
by the little folks and their nurses, and
after the moon has arisen, by crowds Of all
ages and both sexes. Strangers are driven
thither to obtain view OF the city, the
suburbs, the shipping in the harbor, the
falls, and the James for miles towards it
outlet. Still it is only grass-covered hill,
unenclosed and unimproved, and is likely
long to remain in its present condition. In
one respect, however, we venture to suggest
an improvement. About half way down the
hill there is spring of pure, cold, anddell-
cious water-the best in that part of the city
1t has heretofore been neglected, and the
COWS and dogs have free access thereto. We
propose that, by the expenditure of few
dollars, it be bricked up and an iron dipper
placed convenient for drinking purposes.
This would add a great attraction to the
hill, and supply the long-felt need of o pub
lie fountain in that locality. Let the Coun-
ell take this matter in hand, and thousands
of tired pedestrians and sight-seers will
thank them for the deed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-20
UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY.

A DEBTOR CANNOT BE ENTIcED FROM An
OTHER STATE AND THEN ARREsTED.-Last
week somewhat peculiar as well as inte-
resting case came up in the Circuit Court,
Chicago, for adjudication, S. Edward Bright
being the plaintiff, and James M. Wan5er
and Samuel K. Cromwell the deferAntiss
The basis of the action against the derruu-
ants was telegram and several letters ad-
dressed to the plaintiff at Elkhorn, Wiscon-
sin, requesting his presence in Chicago to
negotiate for patent car-door, of which the
plaintiff was the patentee.
1t appeared in evidence that Bright was
indebted to the defendants in the sum Of
$500 or $500 on account Of certain transac-
tions between them and it became desira-
BILE to get Bright into the State of Illinois in
order to capias him and secure any judg-
ment that might be brought against him.
Accordingly, it was alleged, the attorney of
Messrs. Wanzer and Cromwell first ad
dressed letter to Bright requesting an in
terview in Chicago respecting the patent
door. Several letters and telegram passed,
Bright being somewhat suspicious, before
the matter was finally concluded, when he
consented to an interview at the Washington
House, and came on in pursuance Of the let
ters and telegram. As soon as he arrived in
Chicago he was capiased and thrust in Jail
on the debt, where he remained day or
two, and was released on q ha5eas corpus
by Judge Gary, who decided in effect that
the cdpiaS was fraudulent, the defendant
having been enticed to the city by false
means. He was, however, arrested again
On his release, and was q second time set at
liberty by the same Judge on similar writ.
Bright then brought suit against Wanzer
and Cromwell for false Imprisonment, and
the jury returned verdict of 81, 900 in his
favor, thus vindicating the maxim that a
suitor in law must come in court with clean
hands.
Had Bright voluntarily gone to Chicago
his arrest upon cnptGS would have beer
perfectly Legitimate, but having been en-
iced into the State under false pretences.
there was really no basis on the part OF
those cognizant Of the means used to get
him here for writ, and it was accord
ingly dismissed. The defendants, however,
stoutly aver that they had no knowledgc
If the means used to get Bright within the
jurisdiction of the court, and were no.
actually party to the fraud. The jury.
however, seemed to think that the act Of
their attorney was their act, and hence the
verdict.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-20

ELE.iloN OF oFF1cEHS.-lhe Young
Mems Missionary Society of Leigh-street
Baptist church at their last meeting held
an election of officers For the ensuing term.
and the following gentlemen were declared
the choice Of the Society: President, Ed.
c. Goddin: President, Jackson Tur-
min: Corresponding Secretary, Samuel 9.
clonton Recording Secretary, James #.
Goddin: Treasurer, Robert G. Stewart :
Librarian, George A. Goode. The anniver-
sarv celebration Of the Society will take
place next Thursday evening at Leigh
street Baptist church.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-20

MAYORS CoURT-SATURDAY MORNING.
MAYOR CHAHnON PREsIpTNG.-Joe Clark
and william Burns (colored), CHARGED with
having in their possession two blankets.
one spread, and some clothing, the pro-
Dertv of some person unknown, were sent
to the chain-gang for ten days, and re-
ouired to give. security for their future good
behavior.
Dick Thomas (colored) . arrested for steal
ing peaches from r. Catogni and for assault
ing and beating John Catocni, were sent to
the chain gang for twenty days.
Mary Dough erty, arraigned for trespass-
ing upon the premises Of and nssaulting
christopher Welsh, was continued until
Monday.
Willis Stanhope (colored), charged with
being disorderly and throwing stones in
the street, was sent to the chain-gang for
fifteen DAYS.
Charles Logan (wbite), arrested for as
saulting and beating Bette Wyatt (colored),
was fined two dollars.
Moses Thomas and John Smith (colored)
charged with feloniouslv breaking into and
entering the cellar Of James Blackburn,
and stealing seventy chickens, the property
Of William Tinslev, were sent to the chain
ranr for twenty days, and security required
in 5000 for their future good behavior.
Edmond Taliaferro (colored), charged
with firing pistol ut Armistead Jasrer
(colorcd), with intent to MAIN, aisfgurp,
and kill said Jasper, was sent to the chain
gang for twenty davs.
John Smith UNITED States soldier), ar
rested for being drunk and disorderly, was
sent to the Libby.
James Fry (colored) charged with throw
ing water on Laura Jones (colored), was
discharged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-20
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

THOMAS W. KEESEE viii sell at 81 o'clock P.
N. one vacant lot on Twenty-nnth street; also
one lot on ThirtIeth street.
GRUBBs Il WILLIAMS will sell ut 10 VI. a ralu-
able farm In Hanover county six miles from
Richmond.
REGSAT-LT & CO.. Main street between Eighth
and Ninth. will sell at 10 o clock A. NJ. furni-
ture showcase. etc.
SAMPSON JONES. JR., & co. will sell at half
past 10 o. clock a. NJ. at No 1. 8, and Fr-
teenth street groceris. wines. liquors, etc.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-20

PROMISING ENTERTAINMENT;-Ag grand
picnic, concert, and ball for the benefit OF
the school attached to st. Johns (German)
church will come off to-day. A brilliant
entertainment is anticipated, as the Turn
yerein and Gesangyerein, those popular or
ganizations, haTe volunteered to assist on
the occasion.
Refreshments of all kinds and Of the best
quality will be served by the ladies TO their
guests. The price of admission is only
nominal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-20

JEFFERSON WARD SEYMOUR AND BLAIR
CLUB.-A meeting was held at the St.
Charles Hotel Oh Friday night last for the
purpose of organizing Seymour and Blair
Club, and the following organization ef-
fected President, Captain A. G. Babcock !;
Presidents, Oscar Null, Joseph Kelly,
John J. Brown, T. W. McMahon, P. Z. Nc
Guire Secretary, Daniel Wren; Assistant
Secretary, Charles Mundin; Treasurer, Will
liam J. Holmes; Sergeant-at-Arms, W. W.
Jones.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-07-20

city to Bitter creek runs parallel with the
Salt Lake City stage route, but varying
from ten to twenty miles further north
ward.
UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY.
ain few days Benton City will be the
terminus of this railway, and in another
few days the track viii have been laid ten,
twenty, or thirty miles beyond. Like the
wandering Jew, its course is on, on, on
no rest, no stoppage, no wearying until cold,
icy Winter breathes his freezing breath and
scatters the driving snow over the noun
tains and down the valleys. Then its rapid
progress is checked for time, and it winds
its tortuous, snake-like course slower but
equally sure. The toughest, crookedest
and most laborious part of the road has al
ready been constructed. From here to Salt
Lake the work will be comparatively easy,
and it will not be fact of surprise if next
winters headquarters would be located on
Green river"