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ter than last year.
A firm from Montreal are about to commence
TO open the lead mine on what is known as the
Lamphere lot in East Mddlebury.
destructive storm visited Highgate on the
9th.
Col. jim Fisk of New York has accented an
invitation from the authorities of Bennington
TO be present with field, staff and company
commanders at the celebration of the battle OF
Bennington, on the 18th inst.
A large barn belonging to the estate Of S. G.
Morse, I'd, at Westminster, was struck by light
ming few days ago, and burned, with three
others, and nearly forty tons OF hay insured
for $3.50. {.
gray eagle stole B. H. Peeer's vest from
grain sheaf, at Vernon the other day, and flew
with it to the top Of high tree, whence a wei
directed shot soon brought to earth the robbie
and his plunder. The bird weighed seven anC
three-iourths pounds, and measured seven fee
tiye inches from tip to tip of wings.
There was another rotten bridge affair on Fri
day. locomotive of the mail train from Sher
brooke, Canada, fell through bridge one mill
above Ayers fats, on the Massawippi Vale,
railroad. fortunately, no one was very serious
ly injured. Inc engine and tender were badly
smashed.
At the meeting of the alumni Of MiddIeburv
college on the 9Th inst, proposition fayorino
the admission of females to the college elciteG
lively discussion. DIR. Kitchel, the president
announced it as the desire of the faculty in tn
II
conservative element was developed. motto
TO postpone the subject for one year was lost b
a tie vote, and the alumni finally adjourne
without taking definite action. Prof. kellogg
of the Brooklyn institute oftechnology delivere
the annual address before the alumni, on Il
subject of Style" He gave a specimen Of h
own by savagely attacking the editorial frate
nifty, and declaring that newspaper editors wei
beneath the contempt of an educated MAJ
The fiery orator likewise attacked Harvard an
q FfaN llnks. ls.tg. Ts.I..
Grant White. His mind appeared 10 be in
state OF active warfare. Rev. Z. P. Wild gay
the usual poem, which be entitled Progress
The alumni dinner was gTaeed by the presep,
Of number Of ladies. Governor Stewar
President Kitchel, DIR. Rankin, Prof. Bascou
and Others made speeches.
coNEEcTICUT.
Winsted celebrates its centenary next wee
woman named Hay, Of Sturbridge, Mas.
while drunk at Grosyenorsdale, upset a kerosel
lamp on her bed and clothing, and was burn,
70 death, Tuesday night.
GOV. Jewell baying offered to give the town
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We have purchased the
HIGH BLOODED STALLION
STRTDEWAY

for a Stock Horse. He was sired by Black Hawk Tele
graph; his dam is the celebrated mare POcahOntas.
Strldeway is years old, stands l6H hands high ;
weighs 100 pounds tro better than 35 to road
wagon, and never trained. He will make the season,
from April to October !, 1911 the Stable of the sub
scribers, in Webster, Mass Terms $50 the season,
payable first time of service Mares not proving with
foa will be served the following season free The hest
Of care and attention given to Mares and fed desired
Accidents and escapes at the risks of owners.
Those desirous to improve their stock in size and
speed are cordially invited to call and examine the
Horse S. SHUMWAY IL son.
Webster. Mass, Aprill 1871, pf anil
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CHENEY BROTHERS.
Germantown, "a, April 26. 1871.
Mr.. JOSEPH HARRISON. Jr;
Dear Sir: You ask us opinion of your Harrison
Boiler We would say IN reply that have had in
use the last five years. and much pleased with
It, We have used the Cylinder Tubular and Flue boilers
but the Harrison boiler surpasses them all In safety and
economy. Although have used II for five years,
get up steam as quickly now as when we rst started
it, and this prove that the boiler is clean
inside We recommend 1t to the public believing 1t
to be of the best steam generators now in use.
Yours respectfully,
GEO. Scissor a. CO.,
Edge Tool Manufacturers,
Armat ST., Germantown.
Philadelphia, Feb. 4. 1871.
Dear SIR have had your boiler in for nearly
four years take pleasure in saying that IL has given
entire satisfaction No repairs have been required during
that period, and point OF safety believe 1t TO be all
Yours respectfully
II. c. FOX.
Flint Glass Works. Sutherland ave.
Portland, May 8, 1871.
JOSEPH HARRISON, Jr., Esq. 49,
Dear Sir The boiler bought of you in 1866 has been
as when first set up. From experience can confirm
what we heretofore expressed its economy in
fuel and add to its freedom from repairs and
also its durability The boiler having given us nerfect
cheerly recommend 1t to all parties In want as the
best boiler known.
Yours truly
LEATHE a. GORE.
Manufacturers ofSteam Refined Soan
3ls Commercial St, Portland Me.
Sll Broadway, New York, May 22. 1871
HARRISON BOILER WORKS: 80 A''''
Gentlemen; The boilers you put In Mr. A. T. Stewards
new store on Broadway. 4th avenue, 9th and 10th ss
nave peen IN use ABOUT three yta, and am harry TO
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MisEER.GvS DlsAPPEagAsrEs

On Friday last young man named James n.
Kelly disappeared very mysteriously and has not
since been heard from. Mr. Kelly had become rather
respondent and was somewhat given to the use of
intoxicating liquor. His family are, OF course, much
exercised as to his Whereabouts, and fear that he
may have put an cnd to his life. lie was formerly
bartender in the old Franklin saloon, Dey street.
and was well known and respected. HIS brother is
now steward at Crooks on Park row. and has
made all possible efforts to get some trace OF the
missing man.
Among recent mysterious disappearance is that
Of Mr.. Edward Fitzpatrick, well known IN financial
circles the cashier OF the house Of Eugene Kelly
& Co. He left his desk about ELK O'Clock Saturday
evening and started in the direction OF tile Williams
burg ferry, with the apparent intention OF going to
his residence, but has not been seen or heard OF
since, although his anxious friends have Instituted
search for MIN IN every otner direction he was
likely 10 have gone. The mystery OF the matter Is
heightened by the fact mat he was of strictly regu-
lar HABITS both in his attendance at business aud in
returning to his home. Mr. Fitzpatrick about
forty-three years OF age, OF medium height, and
wore mustache and whlskers the latter partly gray
AT the time Of his disappearance he was dressed In
spring OvercOat and dark clothes.
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THE TRIAL CT GOVERNOR HOLDEN.

Filing OF the Replication OF the Board o.,
Managers Of the Court Of Impeachm
to the Governors Answer.
RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. "a, 1871.
There was nothing OF interest in the proceedings
or the Court OF impeachment to-day, except the
replication Of the managers to tue answer OF The
Governor, which was as fOllows:-
Replication by the House OF Representatives or
the state OF North Carolina the answer of william
W. Holden, Governor OF the State Of North Carolina
to the articles OF Impeachment exhibited against
him by the House OF Representatives:-The House OF
Representatives OF the state OF North Caro-.
lima have considered the several answers OF
William w. Holden, Governor OF North Carolina,
to the several articles OF impeachment against
and all the people OF said state, and reserving
rese,vlng TO themselves all advantage Of exception
each and all OF the several atti6cs or Impeachment
exhibited against the said william W. Holden
Governor Of sad State do deny each ana
every averinent In said several answers or
In either OF them which denies or traverses
the acts, intent, crimes, mlsdemeanors offences
or misconduct charged against The said
William W. Holden N sad articles Of i'm
peaghilent OF either Of them, ana for
said William w. Holden, Governor OF
said state, is guilty Of the high crimes
mIsdemeauors ana offences mentioned In said
articles and that the House OF Representatives. are
ready to prove the same
An order was adopted that the replication be re-
ceived ana filed, ana mat ali authenticated copy be
furnished to respondent ana counsel.
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Frightfhl Condition Of the Army
Of the Ncrth.
GanaDetta Denounced for Deceiving
the People.
DISMISSAL OF A FRENCH GENERAL.
Absurd Omcial Report
from F'aidherbe.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HEaaLD.

LONDON, Jan. "a, 1877.
despatch from Lille, dated 23d, says the bonn
bardment OF Cambria by the Germans has CON-
menced. They have established siege batteries at
Kumilly, near the city.
FRIGHTFUL CONDITION OF FAIDHERBEs ARMY.
The French Army OF the North is arriving at
Arras, Donai and Lille In q totally disbanded and
discouraged condition. The citizens of Lille are in
dignant against NJ. Gambetta, whom they charge
with decevng them as to the state OF the army and
the country.
DISMISSAL OF A FRENCH GENERAL.
council OF war, which lasted many hours, has
been held at Lille under the presidency OF NJ Gam
beta, and resulted in the dismissal OF G neral
Robin, who has commanded one OF the divisions or
the Army Of the North.
FAIDHERBE's OFFICIAL REPORT.
General Faidherbe has made a long report 10 M.
Gambetta covering the recent operations OF the
Army OF the North. He says therein that he lost no
artillery or prisoners in the battle OF st. Quentin
and that the only persons captured by the enemy
were straggers from the army.
RATHER LATE.
A Bordeaux despatch OF the 23d says that at st.
Quentin on the 10th General Faidherpe's troops
maintained their ground until night, and then re-
treated to a position behind the town.
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RAILROAD FARE BETWEEN NEW YORK ANC WASHINGTON.
Action OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company.


BALTIMORE. Jan. "a, 1871.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company make
public the following in regard to the charge tor
December 0 the Superior Court OF Baltimore city
decided adversely 70 the claim OF the State OF Mary
land for tax on the travel between Baltimore and
Washington. Although the State at once appealed
from this decision the Baltimore and ONO Rail-
road company ordered a reduction of its Iare from
81 so to 81 20 Tor this travel and telegraphed to the
Presidents Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
timcre and New Jersey Railroads. Informing them
them IN a reduction OF the fare between New York,
Philadelphia and Washington.
washington has been eight dollars. The Baltimore
ana Ohio Company proposed to reduce the price TO
81 80 making OF this reduction for It's proportion
twenty seven cents, and asking the Philadelphia
and New Jersey railroads to deduct each
eleven and half cents, still leaving
them SO 05 between baltimore and New York, or
So o21s each. Those companies on previous
occasions proessed Willingness to accept less than
three dollars Oil the New York tickets. They now
refuse to MAKE this reduction. The figures pro-
posed by the Baltimore and Ohio Company pay Its
minimum rates, 81 20, and twenty-five cents for
transfer In Baltimore.
me Baltimore and Ohio Company has decided
that as these companies accept 81 so each Tor pre-
cisely the same services their proportion on va
rious Eastern tickets where competition controls
them, II IS unjust to the public refuse TO reduce
the So to 81 so, although at present no competition
exists that IL has determined to break the through
ticket and sell only its local ticket at Its reduced
price, rather than assist In the collection of the rates
demanded 10y those roads, 80.
Important interests in New York. Philadelphia
aud Baltimore are arranging to build under STATE
authorities, competitive line, with which the balti-
more and Ohio Company Will cooperate when re
reduced to 50 so between Baltimore ana fhiitoe-
pha ald Philadelphia and New YORK.
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THE OCEAN TELEGRAPH CABLES.

Failure Of the Wire Between Newfoundland
and -. Piesre-Oircct Communication from
ST. Pierre 10 France still Maintained.
ST. JOHNS N. F., Jan. "a, 1871.
/ have to report to the HERALD intelligence OF the
fact that the telegraph cable belonging the New
York, NEWFOUNDLAND and London Telegraph Com
pany, which has hitherto communicated between
rlacentla N. r., and the French Island Of ST. Pierre
failed to work yesterday.
The directors Will take that 1t is repaired as
soon possible and placed In efficient operation
The readers OF the HERALD Will be interested to
know that the accident interruption will not in.
terfere with the European business Of the line a.
that is all sent by the submarine cable direct from
ST. Pierre to Brest, France.
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AUSTRIAN DIPLOMACY.
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National Hope Of Friendly Reunion Be-.
tween Prussia and France.
The idea Of Mediation atn
Prevalent.
Special Mission from Vienna to
London.
TElEGRhmS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

VIENNA, Jan. %, 1871.
The question OF national imperial mediation for
the attainment OF peace between Prussia and
France Is still debated In the most Influential polltI
cal circles In Austria.
The project finds favor with the citizens OF Vienna
One OF the city journals publishes significant
artlce on the subject to-day. / can state to the
HERALD that the writer-who enjoys access to
reliable sources of acknowledgements his belief
that 1.-THE beligerents, Prussia and France, will
evlnce at an early day desire to admit the ter
position OF the great European neutrals, with the
intent OF bringing the war to a termination,
A Special Envoy from Vienna to London
Fresh instructions to tbe Emperor's Min.
lister.
LONDON, Jan. "a, 1871.
Coming In confirmation OF the telegram from
Vienna which forwarded to the HERALD by cable
yesterday, am enabled to state for the Information
OF the American people that his Apostolic Majesty
the Emperor Francis Joseph Of Austria has CON-
missioned Count Szechen to proceed to Lon
don on special mission There was
report to the effect that he TO supersede Count
Apponyi as the represent alive OF Austria In London
at court; but IL is denied. have authority for
stating that he comes to London 10 confer with
Count Appony and inform i'm fully OF the views
OF the Cabinet at Vienna In regard to the course
which is to be pursued In the name Of the Emperor
IN the Conference.
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BoUSBkKI FIGHTING on THE RETREAT.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Jan. "a 1871.
despatch from Bordeaux dated yesterday states
that the Prussians attacked Dion on sunday, and
were repused and beaten after battle which lasted
five hours. Riccott Garibaldi captured the nag OF
Prussan regiment OF the line
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE FRENCH VICTORY.
The following despatch has been received and
made public by the government at Bordeaux
DIJoS-sunday Evening.
The French repulsed the attack Of the Prussans
to-day along the whole line. The enemy were pur.
sued and the positions held by them at Daix and
Hauteville were seized. The Garibaldians entered
Dion amid immense enthusiasm. The Prussians in
their flight abandoned their wounded.
cAMBETA RECEIVES THE NEWS.
despatch from Lille, 2Sd says that M. Gam
BETA has received telegram to the effect that the
Garlbaldians gained victory on Sunday near
Dion, and that the enemy abandoned the strong
positions previously held, together with a large
amount OF materials of war. Many prisoners fell
into the hands OF the Garbaldians, who are actively
pursuing the enemy.
BOURBAKI FIGHTING on THE RETREAT.
Another Bordeaux despatch OF the 23d states that
IN the East General Bourbaki has been engaged
since the 17t inst. in series OF outpost skrmshes
with the Prussians in which lie has been generally
successful.
DOLE OCCUPIED.
The Germans nave occupied Dole, where they cap.
tured $50 cars, loaded with army stores,
z
DESTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE.
The Francs..ireurs have destroyed the bridge over
the Moselle between Nancy and Toul
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GERMAN UNION.
The Emperor William Defines the
National Policy.
Restoration Of Power, xndepend-
ence and Commerce.
TELEGRAPH TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Jan. % 1871.
Telegraph advces for the HERALD from the Con-
tnent inform me, as you Will find from the present
despatch by cable to New York, that his Majesty
william, Emperor OF Germany, has addressed
letter to the Grand Duke OF Baden on the sub.
ject OF German unity and the future rule
and policy OF the nation under Prussan
guidance. The Emperor says:--'Germany, which
has become strong through The unity OF her princes
and people, has recovered her position the
council Of tho nations. Germany neither wants nor
is inclined TO transgress her frontiers. She seeks
only independence and the mutual advancement Of
the nations Dy the extension OF her commerce.
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LOVE AND lARgshy.

curious case OF this kind was devel oped In the
Police Court at Newark, N. j., yesterday. Nelly
Mcdonald is a rather pleasing looking young ser.
want girl, who had been in the company Of Gustave
Zerutle, well known Newark character.
whllom q sort OF an assistant 10 United
States Detective Neuteshp. With Gus boarded
young man who conceived q strong pef,cltGnt
Tor Nelly. He got out of work and funds and
cleared out leaving behind an unpaid board bill and
his trunk fun OF Clothes Meanwhile he managel 10
see Nelly ana easily prevailed TO procure for
him portion oil his clothing This she dd ana for
this she yesterday arrested charge OF grand
larceny and locked up In the station. Under the Cir
cumstauces 1t IL not likely she Will be held.
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CoiNECiICiy CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
Nomination Of john kendrick for Democratic
Member OF Congress for the Second Dis


Member OF Congress for the Second Dis
trict.
NEW HAVEN, Jan. "a. 1871.
The Democratic Convention tor the Second dis
trct was held at Brewster Han, in this city to-day
at eleven O'Clock IN The forenoon. For several
weeks warm contest has been going on in the dis
trlct between John Kendrick, OF Waterbury, one OF
the aspirants for the plnce, ana democrats IN New
Haven who presented the name OF Charles X. niger
soil, oil New Haven.
The Convention, when il assembled, was found TO
he very equally divided between the two cand-
dates Bolh factions struggled ardently IN the Cou-
yention. Four ballots were taken, with no choice
when Mr.. mgersol's name was Withdrawn IN favor
OF Juarc Phelps, OF Essex. This failed to defeat
KendricK, when The opposing iact.op went over
to Charles c. Hubbard OF Middetowh. THIS
also failed, and after i've hours russell John Ken.
Crick was nominated, the ballot standing KendricK
So; Hubbard, "a; Phelps, III.
tne resolutions passed by the Convention declare
in favor OF u repeal Of the Income Tax law and
against hign tariff. The New Haven men are sore
over their defeat, and threaten TO defeat Kendrlck
at the polls.
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The French Statesman Still Puzzled
by Bismarck.
His Pass from Paris Not to be Taken
as Precedent.
Appeal from the Prussian Chancellor TO the
Generals Of the Emperor William.
Probably Out for london, but Not
Certain.
TELEGRAM TO THE asW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, JAM 90, 1871.
The very latest intelligence which have received
for the HERALD with reference to the subject OF the
French representation in the London Conference
comes from most eXcelently reliable source, and
s to the following effect, as transmitted by cable
despatch:-
l learn that the French Minister, NJ. Jules Favre
will attend the European Conference In tins CITY.
Count Won Bismarck having In his capacity Of
Chancellor and political chief OF the German empire,
refused safe conduct to NJ Favre through the Ger.
man lines OF army investment surrounding Paris,
the latter renewed his application to the Prussan
military authorities, who have granted pass so
carefully worded to divest 1t OF all differences OF
political nature.
M. Favre has probably already left Paris on his
way to London.
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ground In the forest OF Buzanval and, as six times
tina. number were wounded, you can easily under
stand chat the leth of January is date sadly noa-
BILE in the history OF the siege.
NO FIGHT IN THE NATIONAL GUARDS.
As the moolots and troops OF the line were strug
Cling at Bnzanval General yiuoy massed the Ma
tonal Guards to act as reserves in support Of the
attacking forces. The only shells used early In the
day fell among them and they bolted before going
into acuon. AS many had never before been under
Ere, no wonder they ran.
POTENT QUESTIONS.
The truth is that the garrison has utterly lost faith
Generals ana colonies run when they please rather
tnan fight The last sortie, however sad as result,
will not be without good IL 1t teaches the French
leaders the uselessness OF wasting further life,
tnat they have got to a point where not soldiers
alone, but womens and chlldrens lives at stake.
"Are they to be sacrificed when hope Is deadr ~ Is
the question the people Of Paris begin to ask their
leaders All close with threats OF terrible retri-
button II they persist in the fatal ana vain resist
ance.
HOPE DEAD
Any attempt to describe the scenes IN the streets
would be in vain The fact is there are no scenes
as formerly. The people are too depressed TO even
gather on the corners and gestlcuate as of old All
the crowds are downhearted and downlooking The
very absence of efrervescence in my opinion, BODIES
mischief more serious than frantic rawlings.
Trochu in Disfnvor-No Thought Of Surrender
Losses in the Recent sortie-The French
Troops complainant ed-The Food supply.
LONDON, Jan. "a, 1871.
The Paris correspondent Of the London Times,
under date of the 2lst says General Trochu gene
rally considered incompetent. The Council OF De-
fence only failed TO accept his resignation because
they were unable to find q successor.
NO SURRENDER.
1t is impossible to make the Parlsians consider the
question OF surrenderng. They are anxious to fight
under competent leadership.
LOSSES IN TIE REcE Mt soRTIE.
Advces from Paris or the 22d state that the losses
of the French in the sortie OF the 18th have been
officially ascertaned and sum up less than 5000
killed, wounded and missing.
PRAIsING THE FRENCH TROOPS
General Trochu had issued an order Of the day, in
which he speaks in terms of the highest eulogy Of
all the officers and soldiers who participated In the
engage ment.
THE FOOD SUPPLY.
The ration OF flour is now nalr pound daily per
man. The poorest people receive bread gratis,
with pint OF Wine each and little soup daily
The middle classes suffer the most severely OF all
Potatoes are sold at o franc apiece, and dog flesh
is worth one dollar per pound.
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GENERAL WAR NEWS.
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DEPARTURE OF GAM8ETTA FROM LILLE.
.><~N->~~a~-.a,y-~
AUstria's Position On the Peace
Question.
Complete Occupation Of Tours by
tie Germans.
TELEGRAM 70 TIE NEW Yoax HERALD.

TELEGRAM 10 TIE NEW Y0aX HERALD.
LONDON, Jan. "a, 1871.
M. Gambeta left Lille OH Monday night, and VIII
make visit to General Chanzy at Laval before pro.
ceeding 10 Bordeaux
AUSTRIA BplNG HER TINE.
semoficial declaration has been received nom
Vienna. Esd, that while the Austrian government ap
preclaes It's duty to strive to restore peace between
Prussia and France 1t is still deemed advisable to
await a favorable opportunity.
TOURS COMPLETELY OCCUPIED
Adespatch from Bordeaux, dated January 20, re-
ports that the Germans completed the occupation Of
Tours on the day previous.
EXPELLED.
News has been received that twelve hundred Ger.
mans have been expelled from Narseilles.