The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-10-21

Croton river, 10 contain 1900, 600, 900
gallons have also becu made,
THE FINEST HOTEL IN THE World.
The Windsor Hotel situated on Fifth
avenue, corner Of 10th street is undoubt.
eddy the finest aud most complete hotel
in the world, The architectural design
and external appearance sdrpasses in
beauty anything ever yet attempted in
hotel building in this country. Upon
entering the grand hall by the main en-.
trance on 9th avenue, the visitor is struck
by its extent and magnifcencc. The
splendor of this grand entrance hall pre-.
pares the visitor for the sumptuousness
Of the upper floors. The ladies corridor
and drawing rooms on the story above
are models OF elegance, the architectural
arrangements being in keeping with the
details Of the cabinet and other work.
Now that the visitor is fairly in the hotel
the thing that most attracts his bewildcrcd
gaze is the unique and delicate finish of
the fresco work. the ceilings of the stair.
cases as well as Of the parlors and bed
rooms being painted in the most beautiful
designs. The cost of this elaborate fires.
Going alone was $4,000, and it is safe
to assert that no such artistic display on
SO grand scale has ever been attempted
on this continent. Nothing yet seen in
the industrial exhibitions of any country
has surpassed the cabinet work Of this
hotel. Like the irescoing and other
matters, there are no glazing colors, heavy
mouldngs, or startling creations about
the work, but studied unity Of all with
the various surroundings. The scientific
as well as the art visitor will find much
food for thought in examining the vari-
Gus specimens of foreign and domestic
works which arc used IN the decorations,
some Of them being almost unknown in
this country. Throughout this hotel from
the lower floors to the uppcrmost story
the furniture is equally rich and costly.
absolute comfort being the first consdera
ton. Easy chairs are found in all the
d. bed rooms; and there is nothing which
ladies or gentlemen expect TO find in their
own homes, that is not at their disposal
at the Windsor The gas fixtures have
been manufactured expressly for this
house Paris and Brussels have long
been famous for this branch of manuac-
ture, but here we have examples of what
American skill can produce which is far
superior to anything ever seen in those
capitals. Brass work has certainly
reached high degree of perfection in
this country where such splendid chande.
Tiers and pendants can be made as are
found in this building. Tho gilt bronze
and enamel work arc a study in them
selves. A novel idea has been put in
practical working at the ladies entrance
on 9th avenue. Ladies covered with dust
from travel or walking often object to
seeing friends in the drawing or sitting
rooms, an elegant apartment has there
fore been appropriated for their require
ments, where they may await the arrival
of their friends staying at the hotel This
room is contiguous to the entrance porch,
and ladies' will therefore havc all the
privacy they require There arc four
grand staircasos with steps of white mar
BILE which lead from the ground to the
ladies floor In addition to this ample
means Of communication, is handsome
elevator tue most sumptuous of its kind
ever manufactured. The doors and cell.
ing are in engraved plate glass and visit.
ors enjoy daylight in tho ascent until
nightfall. Carrying out the original de.
} sigu Of the hotel. tho rooms on most oil
the floors, have been built in suites Of
apartments, SO that families may enjoy
the absolute privacy. aud seclusion OF
home life. Thus twoJor more bed rooms,
with dining, sitting dressing and bath
rooms attached may be engaged, all com.
muncating by double doors with each
other, aud in the same way isolated from
other portions Of the building. The gen.
tlemen who will conduct the Windsor,
are Mr.. Samuel Hawk so well known as
the Principal of tho St. Nicholas and
Mr.. Garner Wetherbeo Of the Revere
House, Boston. With such officers in
charge, the public may well rest satisfied
that the Windsor will be the best kept
house en- the continent. We must pass
=, rapidly over other portions of this house,
as the parts described embrace the prin.
cipal work and heaviest expense, but as
humanity generally cares for comfort
alone without seeking to know how it is
made comfortable, VIC may be spared the
trouble of giving any more lengthy de-
tails. Suffice it to say, that this hotel is
destined to become the home of the solid
wealthy people who may visit New York
Such people can here enjoy all the COM
forts that the mind can desire, or that
money can desire, or that money can pur.
chase. ~
THE NATHAN MURDER CASE.
Lately John T. Irving, supposed to
have aided in the murder Of Mr. Nathan,
arrived in the city, and was Immediately
placed in the cell occupied by Forester
last fall and the turnkey was detailed to
watch him. Shortly after Captain IT..
wing gave him his private room. and in.
siructed those in temporary charge of the
Detective office to allow neither friend
nor Zoe to approach him. Capt. Irving
evaded interviewers as much as possible,
and when cornered admitted that when
he left Now York to bring Irving back
he believed him to be- to use ais own
expression, "a fiaud Of the first water"
This impression prevailed till he had