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A SENSATION.
THE DEMAND OF MRS. TILToN
AsHINGToN, d. G.


An Interesting scene in Court.
One of the most dramatic scenes
of the trial and the only one which
has relieved the monotony of its
latter days, occurred at the opening
of Mondays session, and was evil
IDENTIFY surprise to all except one
or two of Mr.. Beecher's lawyers.
Mrs. Tilton had come into court
at the usual hour, accompanied by
Mrs. Field and Mrs. Ovington, and
had seated herself in her usual
place to the right and little apart
from the Plymouth delegation,
which was out again III full force.
Indeed, the courtroom was unu-
sually filed, particularly with la
dies, some of whom stood peering
through the doorway leading to
Chambers, and one of whom had
al opera glass which she leveled
at all the principal characters of
the trial drama. The court had no
sooner organized than Mrs. Til
ton, rising like an apparition in
her place and facing his Honor,
cried out in her low voice, little
tremulous from embarrassment
"Jude Nelson"
The Judge heard without distin-
gushing her, and looked around
as if to discover whence the call
had proceeded, when his attention
was called to Mrs. TiIton by Mr..
Tice, spectator who sat near, and
repeated her call, at the same time
pointing toward her. Mrs. Tilton,
observing that she had the Judges
attention, again spoke up, say
ing:
"Your Homer, I have "a commu-
nication which / hope your Hon
or will read aloud"
Judge Nelson asked Mr. Evarts
to attend to the matter. The en-
velope held by Mr.. Tilton was Civ
en- to him, and he, remarking that
it was addressed TO the Judge, pass
ed it to Judge Nelson, who after
reading the communication, said:
Mrs. Tilton, this matter will be
considered deliberately"
AS soon as Mrs. Tilton's voice
had been heard a hush had fallen
upon the audience, and every eye
had become fixed upon her slight
figure, the only one standing in
the centre of the room. Her face
flushed little when she perceived
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A western editor exclaims -
" Boston needn't attempt to sell
any of her 'shirt-bosoms, warrant
ed not to rufiie,in this locality. Not
much The sigh, the exclamation,
the sweet, tremulous accent, the
delicious fragrance of her hair and
breath-all these may pass away
in a moment, but the rumpled
shlrt-bosom remains ever with you
as present reminder of past
joys"
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THE FLowERETs WARNING.
By J. n. sxoDGRAss.

II. withered now, E'rst meath the sun
| bathed my petals, while the rain,
Dropping his glistening gems upon
Yon garden, bid it smile again.
Then never sad, ns'er dropped my head
As when in this close room stand
The dew my drink, freely fed
On food prepared by Natures hand
Alas those joyful hours are gone,
And with them all of floral bliss,
And here I'm left to pine alone
Oh what cruel change is this
Take warning, fair one, who dost live
Secluded from the light Of day;
Dream not that Nature will revive
Health, which the reclusef1ings away.
Maryland Farmer for My
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ATMOSPHERIC ANTICS in APRIL
A comparative statcnent Ut the woa-
thcr during April from 1870 to
1878.

tnor during April from l59O to
/ 1878.
The past month has been a remark
able one, ON account Of the atmos-
pheric changes which accompanied
1t and the strange anomaly presented
of an average high temperature dur
ring the coolest April known for
years. Compared with the cores
ponding month last year there werp
three more days Of snow and seven
more clear days as ordinarily accept
ed. The mean temperature Of the
month was 4.76 degrees, the highest
point attained during the month was
"a degrees and the lowest point reach
ed was % degrees. There was but
SO inches of rain fall against 4 so in
cheS last year, and during the year
thus far only 900 inches against i6.I2
inches for the first four months Of
last year. The very small quantity
Of rain which has fallen thus far in
comparison with last year cannot fail
to attract general attention. From q
recently published record of the wea-
Their, we learn that the temperature
this year exceeds that for the same pc
Rod last year, although about "a de-
grees below the average for the past,
30 years. Since 1889 there have been
but thirteen instances of the mean
temperature having been less than
the present. The variableness of the
temperature of April is well known.
and on this subject great contrarie-
ty OF opinion always exists in com
pairing the current month with that
OF former years. April, however ,judg-
ing from q record running back to
1870 has always been characterized by
frosts, ice, snow showers and intense
cold. During twenty-five Of these
years, and up to 1884, there is q rec
ord OF warm sunshine 6 copious
showers 'and vegetation forward. =
From lS35to the present year there
We're but two reports of = neither
snow nor ice in the month of April.
and these occurred during the years
1874 and 1916. In 1886 there was
snow on the 18th, 9 inches deep. and
In lS49 on the 18th the same amount
fell 3 inches of snow, and in 1854 on
the 10Th and 18th, there was d ire
mendous snow storm lasting over 40
hours. In 1862 on the 10th there was
q snow fall from IL to Is inces on 4
lever. There was more continuous
cold weather last month than during
any previous April Of which the rec.
ora, from which we have taken orr
data, speaks. TWAS an exceptional
" cold month. And yet in spite Of
this fact which we all know, the Their
registers for it d higher
temperature than last year, and but
little below the average for thirty-six
years past. We are constrained from
this exhibition Of weather phenome-
ma to confess, that our knowledge OF
meteorological matters, is limited to
The bare noting of changes Of wealth
er without being able to give any rea-
sons for them. 1t seems to be one Of
those things that :" no fellow can find
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JUDGE NELSON'S REPLY.
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY COURT
OF BROOKLYN, N. Y,
BROOKLYN. Nav 4. rs.

BROOKLYN, May 4, 10.
Mrs. Tilton 81 am directed by
Chief Judge Nelson to return your
letter,as it cannot be read in court;
also, to state that in civil cases
counsel have the right to refrain
from calling q particular witness,
however competent, and that nei-
Their the Court nor the client can
interfere with the exercise of that
right. The Judge also instructs
me to say that the question whe-
Their you could be a witness stands
on quite another ground from that
considered when your husband was
called and sworn. He was a COM
petent witness 10 testify in his own
behalf against a third person tde-
fendant), and, while the policy OF
the law was to some extent involv-
ed, there was no express statute in
the way,-but the statute of May
10, 1867, expressly declares the
wife to be incompetent as wit
ness for or against her husband
Yours, respectfully,
GEO. w. KNAEBLE,
Clerk of City Court, &c.
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NEW YORK, May 5.--According
to the published report of an inter-
view with lily. @. Bowen, it appears
certain that gentleman, contrary to
general expectations, will soon take
the witness stand in the Brooklyn
scandal trial. Bowen stated he had
received a summons last evening
from Tilton's counsel, and expects
to take the stand after recess to-day
He had not expected to be called UNI
til the summons was presented. Tho
importuned day after day by both
sides, he had steadfastly refused to
communicate the nature of the testi-
mony he would give. Bowen declin-
ed to say which side his testimony
will favor, but assured the inter-
viewer that he would answer all
questions truthfully. 1t is expected
that S. Pearl Andrews will be kept
ON the stand throughout to-day, and
i'm that case Bowen will probably be
called tomorrow.
BROOKLYN, May 6th.-The City
Court is crowded with scores of old
habitues, attracted by the presened
of Bowen as a witness. Mr.. Beech
er is also present.
Bowen resumed his testimony by
returning to his interview with Mr..
Beecher on the 18th Dec, 1870. Wit
ness stated that he met Beecher on
thr Sabbath following; also on Jan'y
LIST had no special conversation a.
bout Tilton, merely stated Tilton 4
relations with the paper. Regarding
the severance of Tilton from the
"Union" Il independent" Bowen
said he announced it to Tilton the
3lst of Dec. following; Beecher sent
witness letter; witness made no re-
ply; witness met Beecher ON Monday
after New Years ;-Tilton's affairs
were not spoken Of
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inauguration Of Gov. Inger-
soil.

(. HARTFORD, Conn, May 5.-The
inauguration Of Governor Ingersoll
az the State capital, in this city, ID.
passing off with great eclat. Gov.
ingersoll and staff are quartered at
the Allyn House.
Business is almost entirely sus-
pended. The procession commenced
TO move at II o'clock, and is now
passing the State House. The Gov
ernor and staff occupy barouches.-
The military consists of the first reg
iment and the two companies OF
horse guards and foot guards. and
made q fine appearance. They win
return to the State House about two
O'Clock, when Gov. Ingersoll delivers
his inaugural address.
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The striking miners in the Schuyl-
kill district of Pennsylvania have
added incendiarism to their other
lawless acts by burning a breaker
near Shamokin. The money loss is
heavy, but the worst feature Of the
affair is that this was almost the on
ly colliery working in that region,
and by its stoppage 200 men are add
ed to the idle host now out of EN-
plOyment.
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Held to Death.

TORONTO, Ont, May 6.-To-day
Charles Howell switchman ON the
Grand Trunk Railroad, got his foot
caught in a frog in the yard here, and
before he could extFicate himself the
yard engine ran over and killed him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-05-08

Gratuitons violence in argument
betrays conscious weakness or the
cause, and Is usually q signal OF
despair.
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SAN Francisco, May L." Dell
ance," formerly PAGER, has been
matched for $50 900 to trot against the
horse 6 Capable The latter has a
record Of two-twenty. Defiance =
it is claimed, has Made two-eighteen.
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THE GREAT SCANDAL.


BROOKLYN, May 4.--The letter
handed by Mrs. Tilton to Nelson
yesterday, is substantially as fol-
| lows:
"Sir by the laws peculiar phrase
am debarred from appearing before
you as witness because my husband
seeks a fortune at the price Of my
dishonor. am the mother of sever
al children. / am a woman with no
legacy to leave those children save
my spotless name. Judge for yourself
then, whether can tamely submit to
to the haunting lies of him who has
sworn to love and cherish me, and
whose selfish infamieS have torn me
from hearth and home, blasted my
fair fame and turned me penniless
upon the charity of friends.
/ demand to be heard by the jury
to whom has been told the falsehoods
of my protector. Surely if he can adj
dress the jury for days, aided by cum
ming and INSCRIPTIONS counsel, that
he may ruin my reputation, cast OBJ
liquy and reproach upon my name,
and make me q by-word and reproach
before all the world, /, too, have a
right to be heard /, too, have much
to tell: /, too, have revelations to
make, untaught by counsel, unaided
by friends, without the pecuniary
stimulant of adoring companions
/ come alone, and stand pleading at
the bar of justice. | ask no mercy;
/ ask no favor;--I S imply ask that a
wronged wife and injured woman
may be permitted to meet the calum-
MES of a perjured man and faithless
husband.
Midnight is daylight when contras-
ted with his lies and treachery. The
father of lies is an angel Of purity
when contrasted with the monument
tai hypocrite. / seek no sensation,
crave no publicity, but for my sake,
for my children's sake, and for the
sake of womanhood throughout the
world, respectfully ask the precious
boon of self-defence against the BEAST
j onslaught of a brutal husband.
LATER.
BROOKLYN, May 4. Neither Mrs.
Tilton, Mrs. Field, nor Mrs. Owing
ton were present in court this morn
ing. The appearance of Mrs. Tilton
was expected, and that a scene would
necessarily follow the denial of the
Judge of admitting her as witness,
attracted quite a crowd. The Judge
still holds the letter, and declines to
give it publicity. Mrs. Tilton has
given up the hope of being called and |
threatens to publish it entire.
The letter printed above appear
ed exclusively in the Star, a thoro'
Beecher paper, and the editor, by a |
late dispatch, pronounces it forge
ry, and declares that Mrs. Tilton's
note to Judge Nelson is not Of such |
a character.
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GRIMES AND ACCIDENTS.
SUICIDE.

NEW YOgK, May6.-Wm. House.
man a mason OF Port Richmond, Stat
en- Island, committed suicide yester-
day by shooting himself through the
head with shot gun.
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FATAL FRACTURE.

Last night, Richard Stranney,
while leaving the front step of John
O'Donnefl's liquor store No. 612 East
Fourteenth street, fell, fracturing
his skull at the base. He was picked
up, and as soon as possible conveyed
to BELLEVUE Hospital, where he died
at 7:30 o'clock this morning.
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III il easy for a man who sits idle
at home and has nobody 70 please
but himself, to rhiicule or censure
the common practices Df mankind.
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REMIN ISCENC ES.

WRITTEN FOR THE HARRISBURG INDEPENDENT
BY A BERKELEY BOY.
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Richmond College.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. !
RICHMOND, VA, June "a The iual ceebra
lion OF the Philologiau Literary Sncie,y Of Rich
moud College took place iu the College Chapel
on "Wednesday evening, June 23d. The room
had been beautifully decorated, the coIumDs
being wreatiled with cvcrgreeus aud the ros
trum deckcd with hanging baskets and stands
OF most beautiful fowers. At 40 early hour
the chapel Was filed with one OF Richmond =
most intelligent aud appreciative audiences.
The first orator for the occasion was MIR. Z. n
Donaldson, OF South Caroliua. The orator bad
cuoseu as his subject The Finished Lite, aud
haudled it 10 manner highly credltable to
himself aud his society. The secoud Grafton
was delivered by Mr.. j. W. Snyder of Rich
moud, Va, who delivered an excellent aud
spicy GRAFTON on the subject, Master of the
Situation From the frequent applause and
the showers OF bouquets received it Was eviden,
that the youog orator was truly Master of the
Situation. The next thing on the programme
was the delivery of the medals Gen. g }
Hurdiey, 10 au appropriate address, presented
to MIR. K. T. Hanks, of Alabama. the medal
for being the best debaer; to II. G. Smith, OF
Va, best writer; to j. w. fucker OF Va, most
improved 10 debate; 10 B. w. N. Simms, best
declaimer. After the delivery of medals the
president OF the society, Mr. james Lyons, jr.,
of Kchmooi, delivered an appropriate and
beautiful valedictory, which Was received With
hearty applause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-25
The Titon- Reecher case was given to the

The Tilton- Beecher case was given to the
jury yesterday, Judge Nelson having decided
to deny the application of counsel tor the pros.
ecntion for reopcuing for the admission OF
new evidence. The judge delivered an elabo-
rate charge on submitting the case, ID which ne
explained the uaturc of direct, circumstantiaI
and presumptive testimony, and went over the
various phases of the case, from which ne drew
illustrations, leaving conclusions TO be weighed
in The light Of conflicting facts, circumstances
and differences. The testimony as given by
each OF the prominent witnesses was reviewed
and commenced upon. After concluding the
charge the Judge took up the requests to charge
from counsel for defeDse, and AFTER completing
his remarks thereon gave the case to the Jury
at eight minutes past one 0 clock p. In. Beecher
seemed to maintain .eqaanimity, and alter the
jury retired eat chatting pleasantly with the re-
porters aud others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-25

The Changers Of Culpeper, say that whilst
they cannot, as Patrons of Husbaudry, hold
political conventions aud nominate candidates,
because the Grange is not political or party
organization: yet, they feel it to be their duty
a. members of the Order, to support for both
Houses of the General Assembly of Virginia,
men who will pledge themselves to stand un
Auchugy by the Industrial interests OF the
country Such men will receive their support.
Tat among these interests none is more lm-
portaut than sheep husbsn3ry, and they dc
manded of their Dext representatives, 10 the
Senate and House Of Delegates of Virginia,
tina, they will use their best efforts to procure
the passage Of law for the protection OF sheep
against dogs While all this is we'll enough, the
Grangers. as Changers, bad better not meddle
with politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-25

Yesterday meeting OF citizens Of Maryland,
West Virginia aud Pennsylvania, favorable to
the extension Of the Chesapeake aud OHIO
canal from Cumberland to Weslernport, Mary
laud, or Piedmont, West Virginia, was held at
Westernport, Nd Addresses were delivered
by Montgomery Blair, President Gorman aud
several directors Of the canal company, arguing
the Importance of the work to Baltimore and
Maryland A series of resolutions We're adopt
ed, by acclamation, in favor of the proposed
extension, and for the appointment of com
n,ittec to memorable, Congress to make All ap-
preparation for the work.
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Alexandria Academy.

The closing exercises OF the Alexandria
Academy, taught by Mr.. JJho s. Beach, took
place this morning at the Academy building,
southwest corner of St. AsAph and Wolfe
streets.
These consisted of an address by the priDci-
paI, aud the distribution of awards TO those
who had recited the greatest nunter Of perfect
lessons during the session as follows
Senior Classes Gold medal to Frederick
G. Rogers; gold medal to K. Lee Field, aud
second premium to Joho H. Fisher
intermediate Classes. Silver medal TO Henry
B. Pullman second premium to JAS. l.. Boyer,
aud third to T. Newton Hill.
10 addition to those who received premiums
many boys did we'll, among whom may be emu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-25
NEWS OF THE DAY

| "To shop the verv age and body of the Times ="
The termination of the railroad war has not
been as speedily followed as was anticipated by
40 Increase of the passenger tariffs between
the East and West. Standards have been so
unsettled by the long Conflict that the autbor
ties f I'd it difficult to bring them back to a
peace basis; but the conference, to be held 10
Philadelphia, to-day, will probably effect a
compromise between the two roads. Commo
dore Vanderbilt has been interviewed 10 regard
to the chaucps of another war, with an alliance
of Baltimore aud Philadelphia against New
York
Delegates of Grand Lodges Of colored Ma
sops who have been attending the centennial
exercises in Boston Of Prince Hal Lod ge made
street parade yesterday. The Grand Lodges
of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New York Pennsylvania, Maryland Virginia,
Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina,
Cauada and District OF Columbia, were repre-
seuted Four bands were 10 the procession,
which attracted much notice.
No Information from the Black Hills cxp!or-
ing expedition BIAS been received at the ln
terror Department since Prof. Jenney's dis
patch of Wednesday. 1t is not proposed to
disturb The miners found there at present, as
the Government is not prepared TO furnish
them transportation to CHEYENNE.
The establishment of the Aldiue Press, New
York, was totally destroyed by fire last night.
Loss estimated at 100000. which is partly
covered BY insurance. The fire broke out iu
the third story, and the valuable press aud
plate cannot be easily replaced The Jolly ed-
ton, which was partly printed, Was also de-
stroyed.
The reimbursement of the salaries of fourth
class postmasters has been completed, and the
Postoficc Department gives notice that the set
dement's will be made as fast as circumstances
will permit.
The President. at the request of many prom-
nent politicians Of kansas has recalled his let
ter of recent date sent TO Iuteroal Revenue
Collier or Anthony, Of Kansas, asking for his
rpslgnatlGa.
The Con uissiou appoiot"d 10 investigate The
coustruct,n of the Chicago Custom House Is
unanimous 10 their condemnation of the site
aud the manner in which the work has been
performed.
The Cariist Committee, in London, claim to
have information of victory for their side in
CASTLE Nine Alfonzist officers are reported
to have been captured.
Another call has been made for the redcmp-
ton of S. 600 900 fve-twenty bonds, interest
on which Will cease On the oath of September
next.
Bishop Ames yesterday had an interview
with Secretary Delano aud Commissioner
Smith, aud accepted his appointment as a
N ENTER OF the Sioux Commission.
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MONETARY AND OMMERCIAL

Trade continues at stsndstill, but in antici-
patton of fine harvest, the hopes of business
men are reviving and it is confidently believed
that there will be an improvement in all
branches as soon as the grain begins to move.
Money continues in statu quo, business men
finding no difficulty in accommodation at the
banks, but on the street there is still great COM
paint of scarcity of money. In New York
money on collstersls or good paper is more
than abundant at 2a23 per Ct State securities
are generally quiet and dull the only sales
noted being $1,000 Virginia consols at 59sa591,
closing at 500 bid, 90 asked, an advance of to
per ct. Peelers closed at All bid, 481 asked
Local railroad securities are very quiet, and We
have no sales 10 report. Wequhe:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-25

The Harrisooburg Old Commonwealth states
that r. S. Parks, commemorative attorney
OF Page county, was arraigued on Friday before
q United States commissioner 90 the charge OF
forgery OF the signature of G. Duglass Gray,
register in bankruptcy, to receipt TOR the
deposit Of $50 With petition 10 bankruptcy.
Parks was held to bail in the sum of $4,000 tor
bis appearance at the urxt term Of the federal
court to answer an indictment.
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ALEXANDRIA,. VIRGINIA.
FRIDAY, JUNE %.
INTEREST ON THE STATE DEBT.-We learn

INTEREST ON THE STATE DEBT.-We learn
from the Richmond = pers that the Board es-
tablished to determi &c what interest Would be
paid 90 the public cabt, has ordered that on
aud after the lst of ,.uly next the semi. annual
interest of 2 per cent, for July, 1874, shall be
paid on the per cert. stock, and 10 like pro-
portion 90 that bear;og S per cent. funded into
new bonds, under tn, acts of March 80, 1871,
and March 7, 1872. On stock not funded the
same rate Of interest will be paid on two-thlrds
of the face Of the certificates, or,>ln other
words, on the portion of the debt which this
State has assumed, leaving the third belonging
to West Virginia to be adjusted hereafter. FMS
is a step 10 the fgat direction. Other and
stronger steps will follow as the financial con
dition of the State grows stronger.