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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

ELECTION INCIDENT--The day after
tie New Hampshire election, Eldridge,
Cor and other democratic members of
the House. asked the speaker if it would
be in order to announce the election
news from New Hampshire. On Tues
day shortly after the House was called
to order, Speaker Blaine sent private
note to prominent democrat that, if
Mr.. Cox or Mr.. Eldridge desired to an
nounce the result of the Connecticut
election, he would recognize either of
them for that purpose.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07
Connecticut Election.
REPUBLICAN TRIuMpH.

REPU ID LICA TRI Nj PHI.
The republicans carried the State
Electionin Connecticut on Monday, max
ing the handsome gain of ONE THOUSAND
on the popular vote from last year, The
total vote in the State is several thou
sand larger than at the last election.
This victory includes both branches of
the legislature and three of the four
members of congress. The vote for gov
ernor is very close and it is possible there
may be no choice of governor by the
people, in which case the legislature will
elect, thus making the republican victory
sure. The campaign was quite sharp
last week, and the result shows what
good workwill do. The republicans car.
ried no side issues, and though they had
to carry the burden of the defeat in New
Hampshire, and the quarrels of republic
cans in Congress, they have won bril-
liant victory.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

SOME FACTS ABOUT AMERICAN Ho-
TELs-The veteran landlord, Mr.. Roes.
sic, formerly of the Albany Delavan,
and now of the Washington Arlington
House, gives the public some interesting
statistics of the great sums paid as rent
ais of the leading hotels, and of the ex-
travsgant prices paid to them in turn by
their customers. The Fifth Avenue ho-
tel pays a rent of 100000: theSt. Mich
olas, $4,000, although it cost less than
half million Mr.. Stewart, who owns
the Metropolitan hotel, and got $4,000
a year for it from the Lelands, has now
rented it to Richard Tweed, son of ''Boss"
Tweed, who is going into business as the
"ring hotel keeper, and is to pay $685.
900 rents year; the Astor house rents for
$4,000; the Everett house in New York
for s35, 900; and the Brevoort house for
S27 800; while the Delavan, at Albany,
is profitable at rent of $4,000, and
the little Stanwix hotel at Albany pays
$4,000. The great hotel at Lake George
had thirty-seven thousand guests last
season in four months-its gross receipts
were 1924, 1000, and the net profits $52,-
600. AT the Arlington at Washington,
one boarder pays $500 per mouth, for
parlor, bedroom and bathroom Sena.
tor Cameron, for himself and wife, and
two rooms pays $3.50 per month Seua-
tor Fentons family, for parlor, two
bedrooms and an office, pays $1,000 per
month Sam Cox pays Cor himself and
wife, $3.50 week, and recently gave
supper at the hotel for 100 persons, which
cost him $500. The finest entertain
ment ever set at the Arlington House was
one given by William s. Huntington, in
honor of the japanese; there we're only
twenty persons present, and the bill was
$1,000, D.. Hembold paid 500 a day
during his two weeks stay at the Airing
ton this winter. And SO on. There is no
SO conspicuous an illustration of our wan.
ton American habits of careless, even
reckless extravaganza and luxury as the
hotel business furnishes both IN their
managementandint their patronage, there
is vulgar waste, that is even something
more than discreditable--it is almost
wicked. --SprsaGield Republican.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

MUNICIPAL ELEcTIoNs.-Many Mu-
nicipal elections were held on Monday,
with an unexpected republican prepon.
derance. Wooster, Ohio went republi.
can. Last fall twas democratic by 200
majority. Elyria, Alliance, Akron, Ohio.
and Annapolis and Townstown, Nd.
all went republican. Mansfield, Lima
and Toleda in Ohio were democratic as
usual. Sandusky, democratic for Mayor
by 63 majority on local issues, but the re-
publicans carried the city council
Evansville, Ind, was republican by
800 majority. Even in Kentucky, two
republican victories are reported at
Dansvills and Harrodsburg. st. Louis
held her election on Tuesday and is re-
ported democratic. Dubuque, Daven.
port, Keokuk and Milwaukee are all re.
publican.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07
JEFF Davis on the /" Lost Cause"

The Selma (Ala.) Press gives more
complete account of the recent speech of
Jefferson Davis at that place than that
which was sent North by telegraph. IL
seems that emboldened under the inspir-
ing influence of the New Hampshire
election, reproclaimed not only his UNI
changed Rebel feelings, but his sanguine
hopes for a resuscitation Of the "lost
cause" The Press says:
About IL o'clock brass band appear
ed on Alabama street, in front of the ho-
tel, accompanied by crowd of 200 or
800 people. The band discoursed "The
Bonnie Blue Flag and on the cessa-
ton of the music, loud calls were made
for "Davis, y" Davis" In answer to the
call, the chief of the fallen Confederacy
appeared on the balcony, and addressed
the crowd for about 10 minutes in
strain of impressive eloquence which told
with powerful effect upon his hearers
He commenced by complimenting, in
general terms, the people of Alabama.
He said he had always loved them, and
now felt that he could rest in peace with
them forever. They were bone of his
bone and flesh of his flesh. Alabama
and his own State of Mississippi we're
yet one in principle as they once had
been one in territory. Their people had
sent forth their sons to battle on the same
fields for their rights as States. But,
asked the speaker with bitter emphasis,
are they States now? Yet, proceeding in
an exultant tone, he declared that State
sovereignty, although defeated in the late
struggle, will ultimately triumph its
day of success might not come in his time
but he would live and die in the belief
that it would surely triumph. He de-
clared that no people on earth had ever
suffered as had the Southern people since
the surrender of the Southern armies.
and he loved them for the fortitude with
which they had borne the oppression
heaped upon them. He had always been
willing to give his life for his people, and
now, if any Yankee power wanted his
blood TO atone for any action of the
Southern people, they could take it. On
him the Government had done its worst.
and for himself he did not care, but for
the sake of the people whom he loved,
he would forbear to express more fully
the feelings of his heart. He never had
asked pardon for what he had done, and
he never would, for he felt that he had
done no wrong. Mr.. Davis concluded
amid the applause of the crowd, which
had loudly cheered the salient points OF
his speech. As he retired, the band
struck up Dixie"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07
: Savannah. Ga. has Strawberries a

Savannah, Ga, has strawberries at
nine cents quart.
"A Western sibyl, one Mrs. Klebert.
while IN a trance state, has made some
awful revelations of what is to come
Among other tribulations we are to have
wet spring; hot, dry summer; a
dreadful epidemic of new and horrible
type, which will carry off all who are at
tackled, and a fresh and most frightful
European war in 1872, 10 which the late
contest will be mere fea-bite.
During the siege of Paris many
workmen were forced to part with the
only means they had for obtaining the
necessaries of life. Late in February
there were IN pawn at the Mont de Pete
1000 glovemakers' scissors, 400 sewing
machines, quantities of carpenters and
smiths tools, large number of mattres.
ses, and musical instruments BELONGING
10 the people who formed the orchestra
at small theatres, aud who were without
employment for six months. The total
number of articles in pawn was 1,1OO.-
900.
When Bliss n. Davis argues case
he has a habit of occasionally speaking
with hiseyesshut. Some years ago, when
Stoddard B. Colby was arguing case
against him, and needing something
more than the strength of his case to de-
ieat Davis, got off a joke on his peculiar
habit. He reminds me-" said Colby.
" OF the dancing deacon who was called
up before the church to answer for the
SIN OF dancing. He knew that it was
wrong, but shut his eyes, put his trust in
Providence, and let his heels fly. And so
1t Is with my friend Davis, when he ar
CUES what he can't believe himself. he
shuts his eyes, puts his trust in the iurv
and lets his tongue fly" The Jury saw
the point, and by discreditiDg >all those
statements made 6y Davis with his eyes
shut were compelled to give the case to
Colby.-Lyndon Union. ~
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07
TIE News AT WASHINGTON

The News AT WAsH1NeroN.-A
Washington correspondent Of the Spring
field Republican thus telegraphs how
the election news from Connecticut was
received there "The news from Con-
necsicut gives great comfort here to
large class of republicans who were very
much scared blythe result in New Hamp.
shire, three weeks ago. There is no dis.
position to make any personal capital
out Of it, either. All sensible republi-
cans concede that it is victory Of re-
publican principles, and that San Do
mingo is not mixed up with it, one way
or the other. The democrats in the House
are very much disappointed, as they felt
absolutely certain of success
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

The late John Allen, the wickedest
man in New York, left an estate valued
at $4,000.
"A ten cent squawking toy caus-
ed the death of $500 horse in Albany,
the other day.
"A girl who is now called .beauti-
full blonde" would few years ago have
been termed a "tow-head."
Gov. Hoffman has signed the bill
establishing board for the examination
and licensing of drug clerks in New
York city.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

A SIGN IN THE HEAvENs.-The Spring
field Republican of Saturday was thus
eloquent over a sign In the heavens -
Last night, while the world was abed
and asleep, the northeastern skies glow
ed with marvellous aurora. Shortly
before midnight, when the display SEEM
ed to reach its climax, great cloud of
blood red color--a hue mo. gorgeous
than painter ever mixed-rose up per.
haps thirty degrees from the horizon. -
There it remained, stedfast, unchanging,
until trembling fingers of electric light
darted from below and brokeitin pieces.
In spite of the bright mo pnlight the
sight was one to remember lifetime"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

DEATH OF DEMPsTER. comes
from across the sea of the death of Will
liam Richard Dempster, the eminent
composer and ballad singer, whose name
is familiar as household word in this
country. His death occurred on the 9th
inst, at his residence in London. He
was sixty-two years old. Mr.. Dempster
came to this country some thirty years
ago. He made the tour of the Princi.
pal American cities, and came 20 be rec.
ognized and honored as the most ponular
ballad singer in the country. His sing.
ing Of I'm sitting on the Stile. Mary
!" John Anderson my Jo," and Tenpy.
sons May Queen" always produced
deep emotion in his audiences. Mr.
Dempeter was eminent both as a poet
and composer, and produced many pleas
ingsongs. the copyright of which brought
him handsome fortune. He left this
country five or six years since, and took
up bis residence in London.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07
RUNS Doings.
ANOTHER DRUNKEN HUSBAND AND MUIR
DERED WIFE.

The New York Tribune says that
John and Ann Bowe have occupied an
apartment on the third floor of the ten
ement No. 1853 Washington St., for sew
eral mouths. The building, although but
three stories high, is occupied by II Fam.
lilies. Bowe and his wife have been al
most constantly under the influence of
liquor since they have been in the house.
On Saturday night Bowe returned from
his place Of employment at Fifty-ninth
ST., and Tenth-ave much intoxicated,
and found his wife in the same condition.
A quarrel arose, and he drove her from
the room, but through the intercessiun OF
neighbors she was allowed to return.
Later in the evening the quarrel was re-
newed, and Bowe drove her ON the roof
and forced her TO remain there in the
storm for some time. Again the neigh
bors induced him to allow her to return.
Soon after IL p. M, Patrick Ford and
wife, occupying the adjoining room,
heard the sound of heavy fall on the
floor or against the partition. Bowe
sometime aiterward seen splitting wood in
the passage. Again there were sounds
of quarrelling, and about 12l a. IN. the
woman was heard to groan and make
other signs of distress.
Yesterday morning friend of Bowes
called at his room, and on leaving in
formed several of the neighbors that
Mrs. Bowe was dying, as she was insen-
sible and blood was Issuing from her
mouth. Bowe soon afterwards left the
house, Several of the neighbors then
went to the room, and bursting open the
door, found Mrs. Bowe in the condition
described. There were indications that
blood had been wiped from the floor in
various places. While they were con-
sulting Bowe returned, bringing with
him Father Farrell OF the Barclay-str Ell
Catholic church and DR.. Mcneil. After
brief examination the doctor decided
that he could do nothing for the woman,
and the priest performed the usual Offices
for the dying Size expired soon after
ward. Bowe speedily quilted the house,
and when found by an officer was in an
adjoining liquor store in state of maud
lin intoxieation. He was locked up in
the Church-street Police Station to await
the action of the Coroner. He admits
having beaten and kicked his wife be-
cause Of her drunken habits, but denies
that he used violence sufficient to cause
death. The body of the deceased bears
few marks of violence, and death is sup
posed to have resulted from internal in
juries. Mrs. Bowe was aged 40, and
was the second wife of the prisoner
They had no children.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

A patent for ga cows tail holder,
has been obtained by genius in Frank.
lin County, Mass.
- st. Louis is proud because she has a
capital of s3,600,000 invested in the la.
ger beer manufacture. The annual prod.
uct is 100000.
- Senator Wilson was warmly thank
ed by several democrats for his prudent
course in making peace between Mr..
Davis and Mr.. Butler, in the Senate
chamber, Thursday.
The Southern papers are publishing
letter written by Gen. Robert E. Lee,
Feb. 6, 1865, advocating the employ
ment of negroes as soldiers, and express.
ing great faith in their efficiency.
- The first American rail was rolled
some thirty years since. Last year more
than 100000 tons were made, more than
half in Pennsylvania, and the rest in
New York, Troy, Rome, Syracuse, FL
mira and Buffalo.
A Lockport On. " dog got nee
die fast in his tongue, and the animal
was chloroformed in order that the nee
die beextracted. The surgical operation
was a success, but the chloroform killed
the dog.
There are many colored voters in
Patterson N. j., and the democratic pa
per there counsels its party to give I'D
the old negotiating platform, and 90 in
for as many of them as possible. The
world does move-when there is power
behind it.
- 1t is suggested, as explanatory of
Senator Davis's violence in threatening
Representative Butler, that he is so little
used to have attentive listeners to his te.
dious speeches that he did not know what
to make of Mr.. Buffers marked interes,
In his remarks, and resented it as insult
ting. Possibly.
= The Dover, On. H. Enquirer says
b. Frank Felker, while digging grave |
IN North Darlington, had occasion to
blast rock, and while he vas sitting
upon 1T, extracting charge therefl ON, |
the powder igniting, splitting the rock un. |
der him and carrying away two fingers
of his right hand.
- A widow in Tuftonboro, n. H.. sold
some hay to a townsman; but before he
came for it she concluded she had sold :,
to cheap, and SO made up her mind not
to fulfill the contract. When he came
she ordered him to leave; but be went
on and took the hay from The harm
whereupon she attacked him with a end.
gel, and pulled his hair until by flight he
saved himself from utter annibilation
Edward King says: Most French
men are lamentably ignorant concerning
the working of their own government
" Would you believe it? said a friend
to me this morning. al was in the Dist
battalion of the national guard, and one
night l asked thirteen of my comrades
what government they would really like
and according to what ideas they desired
to be governed. Not one of them could
e1presshimself definitely onthe subject
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07
Cheshire Railroati.

WINTER ARRAN CEMENT.
EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Bellows Fails a,s5os
NJ ACC. at $50 A. NJ. and MAIL, go p NJ
heene. at 4S55. and AS. A. NJ and s2nP N g,
,Boston Worcester. Lowell Nashua a5d
and 80 and 100 P. NJ -9''oN at 90 a N.
I, hetWSTni asf Iseyes Boston, At NJ MAIL
burg at A. n and LIS p NJ. ~ p NJ = Flten-
~ ,is-y NJ 30 NJ and. % p N far R hSene'
KrESE. n. H.. Dec. q. ISL. ~ "Ahf. supt. {
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

Iherewill be full moon in the first
week of each of the first seven months OF
the present year. In July there will le
two full moons, viz; on the I'd aud 31st !;
and in the remaining five mouths the
moon will be at the full in the last wee K
OF each month. II will probably be
many years before it will happen again.
The recent explorations 10 Jerusa-
lem have excited great interest. among
the fraternity of Freemasons through,u
the world, on account oil the discovery
OF what are believed to be Masons
marks" on considerable number of the
immense foundation stones recently IN
covered under the debris Of one Of the
ancient temples of this city.
The New York World, in stating
that the best men on the Democratic
platform are coming to the front" must
mean delicate aliusiou to that one. who
after coming to the front the other day
In Pennsylvania, said: Young men =
profit by my example," whereupon the
trap fell, and he died almost without
struggle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07
Civil War in France.
A BATTLE NEAR PARASITIC INSURGENTS
DEFEATED.


DEFEATED.
LONDON, April 2-l0 p. NJ.
The following dispatch has just been
received from Versailles
Several thousand National Guards,
occupying Putean, Courbevoie, and the
Bridge of Neuilly, have been routed by
the troops. who carried the barricades,
and captured many prisoners. The Ma
tionals fled into the city. The moral eff
feet of the affair is excellent.
The crisis is at hand. Two batteries
are in motion on the Paris road, and the
ambulances areall ready. Bismarck has
given permission for any number of
troops to be massed near Paris, and says
that If order is not restored in Paris by
the 10th inst, the Germans will enter
This news may be accepted as trustwor-
thy.
Another dispatch just received from
Paris gives the following account of the
engagement:
There was a serious engagement this
morning between the government troops
and Communists. About 1000 of the
National Guards marched on Courbevoie
and were met by the Gendarmes and
Gardes Forestiers. The Captain of the
latter galloped up, waving his cap, in
tending to address the Communists, when
z0uaye with that boly shot him dead.
A general action followed, in which the
Gendarmes took five prisoners one rs
years of age, who were shot Immediately
The guns of Fort Valerien swept the
road, and the Communists fled. Twenty
five of the insurgents were killed and
many more wounded. The engagement
was over at l o'clock. The National
Guards still hold Porte Maillot. Bat
talions of artillery are hurrying up, the
rappel is beating, and the ramparts are
being manned. The greatest excitement
prevails.
The outposts of the Army of versail-
les on the Avenue de Neuiliy have been
pushed within hundred yards of the
ramparts, and an attack in that quarter
is expected by the insurgents. A consid-
cradle force is also concentrated on the
nights of Chatillon.
The Versailles Government constantly
receives requirements of troops, and
fresh camps are established as they ar
rive. The army now under its control
IN the vicinity of Versailles consists of
eight divisions of infantry and three of
cavalry. All the untrustworthy troops
are sent home. The army of Versailles
has also occupied St. Cloud and the line
of the Seine.
The Debats yesterday reported col
llsion at the Bridge of Sevres with Du
crot's men and adds: "The battalions
of the Committee were on the alert last
night fearing an attack. There were |
10000 men in the Bots de Boulogne, and |
large number bivouacked in the |
Champs Elysees. The gates of Maillot,
Auteuil, and Point de Jour we're closed. |
All the gates have since peen opened, ex-
cept that of Passy.
Later news, reports another battle in
which the Insurgents were defeated with
the loss of several thousand killed,
wounded and prisoners.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

CLOSING OF THE METROPOLITAN Ho-
TEL, N. 4.-The three Leland brothers,
Simeon, Warren and Charles, who have
held the lease of the Metropolitan Ho-
tel for eighteen years past, filed petit
ton in bankruptcy on Friday last. The
guests ha6 previously been notified that
the hotel was to be closed. The failure
OF the Saratoga establishment owned by
Warren and Charles Leland is also re-
ported,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

The reduction of the public debt dur
ing the month of March was over eleven
millions, and the grand total reduction
during the administration of Gen. Grant,
is three hundred and fifteen millions, and
during the same period the reduction in
taxation has been over eighty millions.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07
Farm for. Sale.

TIL Subscriber offers for sale his FARM si,n.,od
4 IN Athens. Cons sting OF $50 Acres 10 OF which
:, Meadow and the remainder Pasturage and Wood
SUGAR HOUSE. the best in these pagts Ami
orchard with choice fruit. Also ore just beeinnIne
70 pear also Pear and Plumb trees. The said Farm
Il Wen WateFed, and running water to house ana
narn. Two Story Brick liz use. with Shed adjoiu-
ing two Barns. Horse Barn, Hog House aud Corn
House One mile from Church, School uouse
stores, Grist Mill and Saw Mill and 10 a pleasant
nelghoorhood and in most desrableplace 60 70
further particulars inquire Of
Athens. VT. Jan. 10. 1871. 0-'-i 0U''
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

All hail CONNECTICUT! The New
Hampshire surprise is explained The re-
publicans of the old Granite State were
foored by the rum and water question.
In Connecticut it was square fight on
national issues. Monday not great day
for reaction"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

Cincinnati, too, wheeled into the re-
publican column on Monday by over
1000 majority. Republican division
there lost us member of Congress last
year, but they marched in solid column
on Monday against the common enemy,
and the result is sweeping victory.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-04-07

- The deepest excavation in the Uni
ted States is a copper mine near Lake
Superior. tits 1900 feet deep.
- The great question at Washington.
just now, is, how did Garrett Davis know
that Butler was looking at bimg
= Therepublican newspapers in Maine
oppose the policy OF the President in re-
lation to San Domingo, and only one ia
vors it Internationally.
- Mark Twain says: j" / have seen
slower people than am-and more de-
liberate people than | am-and even
quieter, and more listless, and lazier PEG.
pie than / am. But they were dead
-" During this war;" says an ex.
change, " France has produced no Mar
shall Murat." And yet she ate cavalry
horses enough to have produced even a
martial nelgh.-Louisrille Courier-Jour.
nh.
- A Paris ietterstates That Victor Hu-
60 has been IN i'll health ever since the
surrender Of the capital, and adds that
this accounts for the small share he has
taken in the revolution. The insurgents
seem to have been able to do great
deal of mischief without his assistance.