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DEATH OF A CONVICT.

FROM TUE HARTFORD TIMES OF JULY 13.
NM Howes Of New Milford, who was sent to the State
prison for ten yesrs on charge Of attempting 70 kill
at WetH aeld on Sunday afternoon last He had been
confined about two years.
Howes mild inofensive young about q years
of age the time Of his sentence He had always lived
on his fathers farm upon the side Of the mountain and
his knowledge of the world somewhat limited The
school mistress boarded in bis fathers family and recev
ed the attentions Of Howes for time but finally
moving adjacent district she wrote him letter cut
ting off further intimate relations.
This troubled Howes, and he became gloomy and de-
spending and in this state Of mind he day went to
the schoo-room and demanded 800 in cash promise
Of marriage The school mistress ordered him to leave
when he seized her by the hair and, with jack knife
inflicted several wounds upon her neck and face. The
cuts were not Deep however He then rushed out and
Jumped into stream Of water, from which he taken
day Of his death he declared that he conscious
of his acts in the schoohouse did he recoec that
he plunged into the river
From the time Of his imprisonment he declined in
health until death relieved his suerings Sunday last
leaving the mere skeleton of what was robust
young man He had ever borne n good character, and
was respected as q youth of amable disposition and
steady habits His parents very worthy people, and
are highly respected
short time before he died he called the chaplain Of
the prison. who had very kind to him. and requested
that he would accompany his body to the home Of his
childhood and leave his remains safely in the Of his
parents The chaplain promised that he would do so.
On Monday morning he started with the body for New
Milford where he delivered address to large number
of sympahizng friends of the family and towns people,
who came Gocking in from all directions The chaplain
informs us that he attended funeral where there
was such ouburt Of sympathy and deep feeling as he
witnessed upon that occasion.
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Of CustOm-Houses and Tariffs. !"

BAD WILL MEspED INSTEAD OF BRoKEs.-It is very
we'll known BY report to readers that the late Cyrus
Lothrop his WILL executed about two ysars pre-
Ss xohis deatA, 4stn two Of his children, and,
with the exception Of legacy of $4,000 to third.
payable ten years after his decease left the great bulk
of his large estate varousy estimated from 500
twice that sunny Mr. Charles Albro for several
his principal business agent at Hopewe There was no
question as to the validity Of the will We now learn
that Mr. Albro with praseworthy liberay has yolun-
ary made liberal division Of the estate equally with
Of $4,000 to be paid three yearly instruments and
assuming himself the payment Of all the debts aud liza
bilities Of Mr. Lohrop Thss instance Of generosity
such aswe have seldom recorded and while it is sacr
fee which Mr.. Abro we'll Afford it is one probably
which he will regret having made Taunton Gaz.
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FROM THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE JULY II.
THE GROWING CRoPs.-From personal observation and
inquiry, enabled to give glowing account of the
growing crops in Northern Illinois Recent appearances
indicate that this is to be year Of faness Al the
rious crops-we know Of no excepton-promise yield
scarcely equalled in any single particular. The
rye is nearly all cut and yields larger amount to the
acre than for many years past. The farmers now
cutting their winter wheat and the average will be about
twenty bushels per Some say they can safely
count thrtyfve to forty There is not much Of this
grown in Northern Illinois, however, though the amount
considerably above that Of 1853 Spring wheat will
be ready to during this month The number of acres
is full thirty per cent larger than lust year. while
the yield bids fair to surpass any other season by an
average Of from three to FIVE bushels per Oats
uxurant without parallel and the general opinion pre-
wallis that the yield viii be fully ten bushels per acre. on
average better than that Of last year. when the
was large During no time within the last twenty
years have the oat crop in the West promise
we'll Corn is very thrifty and in the three northern
tiers of counties the yield win be from onefourth to
third above last year. 1t far advanced and universally
that deep green color that indicates great thrift
The has been better adapted to this crop than any
that we recolect Of.
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private letter from officer in the United States
army to his friend in Providence dated Camp Platte
river, Nebraska, June 20, says:
We have come thus far, three hundred miles, since
May 29h and should have been much further had not
sickness detained several days the road We liter
ally had to stop to bury our dead. The cholera got
among the men shortly after leaving Fort Leavenworth
and awhile they died at the rate Of two three
day. 1t was lonesome work, burying them two in o
grave after dark without music service fer fear OF
frightening the Of the sick lost my private servant
and my bugler. The other companies suffered more.
Now that we have got into high land the command is
healthy, and get twenty miles or more day. We
in Kansas Territory the first one hundred miles but
now we are in Nebraska-all prairie land little wood
and small streams every few miles. We camped
in the middle of big prairie, without shrub for
wood. Our coffee is made with wood we brought from
our last camp on Blue river"
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EXTENSIVE CoSrLAonArIoN.-Abou three o'clock on
the morning of the 9th instant alarm Of ERE sound
ed and dense volume of smoke was seen in the drec-
ton of Jefferson City, near the river. The fire had
originated in the Louisiana Rope Factory consisting Of
four-sory brick buildings and occupying the entire
block bounded by Tchouptoulss Water, Harmony, AMI
Pleasant streets Before the engines could get to work
the flames had got under way and had caught the hemp
with which the warehouses attached to the factory
full In few minutes the walls began totter and fell
out with crash that caused the firm earth to quake
The entire magnificent square reduced to heap Of
burning ruins. The houses the opposite side Of
Tchoupoulas street had also caught fire. and twohrds
of that block was destroyed. Nothing saved from
the factory except about twenty coils Of inch rope and it
stored full Of hemp other material which, together
with the machinery totally destroyed portion Of
the wharf burnt The loss by the destruction Of the
factory alone is estimated at 5000 000--N. o. Delta.
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FATAL EFFECTS OF PERVERTED RELIGIOUS
TEACHING.


Messrs EDIToRs: The recent account Of the suicide
Of lad of thirteen years DID, repubshed in the Inteli
Of the 4th from the Louisville Journal
p -s 49,. s.....,;,. 20 a.. !.
o. aAu inoos us.' ~ 0s'ins tA'.AA9o - 'Ae -
nuence Oh rehgous training on the mind OF tne young
His mother seems, in order to soeth his distress ut
the death Of his sister had told him he could meet has
sister in heauen after dsahn To attain this promised
~ 1;.., s.,,a ..o..., -. ~; 49,. .nd
poaes 1e Poor te ieiio. s'0i0.y ous ni' s'oa' a.a
died Iruy as the journal says, was sorry sisnt
to look upon heartbroken mother afflicted father and
distressed relatives It was scene to dissolve heart
of atone Every ono nresert ns in tears everv rcon
!. ..,an M 80 -..,. ..-.s 80.
Dsoa~. - "ste 0nn1 n0 '1u ,0'u,. ees"s mus
10 nave Deen clearly raoeaoe 70 wha the cnd had peen
taught to believe concerning his sisters destiny and his
own that they would both be in heaven at death
Now what has bannensd once NAV occur aoain Poor
little Henry NAV not be the onlv victim IN the same he
lief Does not humanity then-the mere chance Of
anotber innocent he;nc s.cr;scsd an ths sae
us tile y, nonire io M frsiA of AZ s.of the nonn
Lar rslirous orcyd a. our 80 "a - hsuss 40
We derive the opinion Is Snrret and tho nouI6ation o
which into the senstive mind 81 little Henry has led 20
~, and yost d;stresxn0 fate that deaA min
~. vrS oaJ 1o, ;nto 1.ap,n The Bible ayow
% ,ha ~ tho rsl;oon Of Professionals seems to
Owe no 70 the tenet for it is there written
eef rood and rraat man one after Gods own heart
Do,S;, moi mo M hsapsns Acts chan iy 81
AZ q W5bsr + no ne connof ronsn Now He went To
baaysn to the RIGHT hand Of God. Il is Christ also,
WIN says nlanlv in John. chap. IL v l3. No man hath
ascend,d into heap.n hut the Son Of Man y &c
n tbe s.ma nurnort Il Il declared in Proverbs chan
ri AZ q Behod the righteous shall be recompensed
ia II, earth: much more the wicked and the sinner"
Wban Navy and Martha friends Of Jesus bewaied the
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The best time for Farmers to sell their grain is when
they obtain compensating price, and that to be
obtained now. Farmers we imagine afford to make
wheat foD $3.50 to S.75 per bushel; and if they hold
for higher prices they should do upon their
sponsibility We quoted the opinion of the Omitted
States Economist" few days ago. that prices must
nue high in 1896; but agree with the Intelli-
gencer that it would be well for farmers to investigate
and decide for themselves Farmers who build their
pectations of high prices short crop in the United
States the present will be disappointed The crop
in the United States is full average one il not
War prices may be kept up but it is not safe to calculate
on famine prices.--Rchmond Eaquirer
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FAITH, HOPE.
NOTE RY rHE EDITORS.

We admit the above into our columns, though
not signed by the proper name Of the writer, be-
cause we recognise the author in his handwriting,
and know him to be pious and good man. With
out the proper name Of the writer we should not
have inserted the article to which this is in reply
in the apprehension Of its introducing doctrinal
controversy into our columns. Having now, how
ever, given place to two articles on opposite sides,
we trust that we shall not be asked to publish any
thing more upon the subject, which is perhaps Of
too grave and solemn character for newspaper
discussion. *The daily paper
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roonnusrcArrp.l

&
MEssRs Eprrons: In the National fntsgsncer Of the
18th instant+ there appearedan article from Mr.. MA
aRuDEn Of Virginia. who speaks certainly in very amia-
BILE and becoming strain Of sympathy and alarm on
recent most unhappy instance of suicide Of very young
brother distant part Of the country in view Of join
ing Immediately in Heaven beloved sister who had just
departed this life.
Mr. Magruder no doubt with the kindest intentions,
but think unwisey and incorrectly endeavors to show
from scripture that the dead do not Immediately go to
Heaven but remain to be raised at the last day. and
for time dwell here earth. think his quotations
from scripture quite partial and one-sided will not
trouble you with selections to the contrary Of Mr. NJ
any extent at least my purpose simply to present
general idea less consoatory than true and more
over your numerous readers will recollect very many
passages in favor Of opinion to the contrary of his
believe the spirit Of the yirtuous, the sancGed Dead
Immediately returns to God, who gave it, and our Sa
viour says that goes to prepare Place for his fol-
lowers, that where he is there they may be Also.
Dreadful as is the death Of friends to the living the
consultations of God proportionaby mighty to sustain
those who look him in the spirit of true obedience
No one without the awful crime of can leave
this world before he is taken away by the act of the CREA
TOR, SOVEREIGN, JUDGE OF ALL. Man must be humble
and submissive and look constantly for the path OF duty
He think less of his purposes and will and more
OF Gods. III men are OF tniS spirit tney VIII nnu nap
piness as we'll mourning in view Of the departed for
sweet sweet is our communion with the vrtuous, aa
ble affectouate Dead and sweet, sweet is their commu
MON with us and know of no influence more happy,
more purifying, and calculated to prepare US for
Heaven than such exercises. And think we need not
20 to Heaven to be with deceased friends for be-
leve they are here with US. We often feel their pre-
sence. Let us not too, too much regret them.
g Safe are they lodgd above yon starry sphere,
Whose baleful influence sheds sud
Vicssitude on all beneath"
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TRIAL STEAM FIRE ESdINEs AT CIscIsNArL-A
committee Of the Board Of Aldermen Of the city Of New
York having arrived at Cincinnati to examine the fire ap
paratus Of that city, trial Of the engines made
Friday afternoon. The Commercial says FIRE applied
under the boilers Of the Uncle Joe Ross just she
was leaving her depot on Ninth street, and in nine
minutes and three seconds she at the cstern throw
ing water through the hose Eight streams were after
wards thrown at time from each engine After their
powers were thoroughly tested, by concerted signal
every engine in the city left their respective houses and
in nine minutes by the watch, all the ground
The exhibition Of speed and efficiency proved most sats
factory to ALL
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BuRYIso OF LAKE view WATER-CuRE BUILDIYa.-About
three o'clock this morning the large and elegant building
known as Lake View WaerCure discovered to be on
fire. aud was speedily reduced to ashes The property is
situated little more than two miles from the Court
house ON an elevation that commands view Of the en-
tire city Lake Ontario and much Of the country about
The total loss on building and furniture is estimated at
$4,000 The premises were owned by Dr. L. D. Fie-
ming who was conducting the water cure. He had some
twenty or thirty patients, who quartered In the
house at the time took fire. All escaped safely though
not without some loss Of effects.
GRockester Union Of Saturday.
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AWFUL MoRTALITY.-On the last up trip Of the prope-
Ter Oriental (says the Buffalo Express large number
of Norwegian emigrants board, among whom the
ship fever suddenly broke out and before the trip
ended carried of about fifty Of them. They had en-
dured long and tedious journey from their faherand
the confinement Of closely packed cars overland and
were fully prepared for the ncursons of disease which
is never satisfied with few The deaths occurred prn
eipally on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.
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WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA RAILRoAD.-When this
gap of eight miles shall have been filed up by extern
sion of the Baltimore and Alexandria, shall have
unbroken line of railroad fer than two hundred
miles, extending into the valley Of Virginia by the time
that the Alexandria railroad shall have been extended to
Lynchburg distance Of sixty additional miles, shall
have continuous railroad Of than four hundred
miles into Tennessee This radia line traverses popu
lous and productive country which rapidly constructing
communications with the markets of the East The travel
and mercantile custom to be derived from that region
when put in railroad connexion with Richmond Alexan
dria Baltimore and other cities, will give immense
impulse the business Of them all Speed the locomotive
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PraRL FISHING A party Of gentlemen from Whining
ton (Del visited Havre de Grace few days since TO
witness the operations Of the diving bell preparatory to
the formation Of company engage in the pearl fishery
Thiryfve thousand dollars subscribed, which is
be increased to fifty thousand When organized,
pediton is to be to the coast Of Mexico to
mence operations.
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OPTICAL.
DEPARrnEsr or STATE,

Z q
WASHINGTON, july IL, 1864.
BY the following royal order of the Queen Of Spain,
recently transmitted hther from the United States lega
ton in Madrid it viii be seen that considerable reduc-
ton has been made in tonnage duties and port charges
upon vessels of the United States in the Peninsula and
adjacent Islands:
[Translation1
Madrid, JUNE Ia, 1854
g Ministry Of Finance nlustrious SIR The Queen
whom God guard has been pleased direct that Anglo
American vessels be considered in ths peninsula and
islands like national ones regards the port and
navigation duties, in reciprocity for what is practised
with Spanish vessels from the places in the ports
of the United States as regards the same duties
By royal order say this to your Exceency for your
intelligence, and for its consequent effects, Sc.
"D0MENECH.
g To the GENERAL DIRECTOR
of Custom Houses and Tariffs"
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The "Albion" thus admits the superiority of the Col
Inns line of Atlantic steamers:
ave must haul down the winners colors from the Gu
nard steamship Ara6a and transfer them to the Balc
of the Collins line The passage Of the latter from Lver
pool which ended at an early hour Saturday morning
last performed in four minutes less time than
the Arabia hence to Liverpool in June Of last year. pre-
vousy the fastest record This is the precise TRUTH
though the particulars are crowded out"
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yANDALIsn.-The English Consul at Jerusalem pub
fishes letter denouncng Yankee who lately So
journed in the Holy City, and turned penny by chipping
off with hammer pieces Of the ssHoly Sepuchre," the
Tombs Of the Kings" and other famous monuments,
carried home The Consul with true John Bull prejudice,
adds that t is notorious throughout the East that
similar propensity for mischevous chipping chargeaos
peculiarly to travellers from the United States
L TNorh American
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The statement that cholera be prevented by the
exclusive Of rain water is conradiced by paper Of
Madison Indiana, which says elm Madison, where cis-
water has always been used exclusively until within
the last few years. the cholera has been bad
other place of the size in the country We have
known many persons to die Of chole who used
other than cistern water"
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The Springfield Journal states that over-issue of
hundred shares Of the New Haven and Mort hampton
Canal Railroad has been made The Journal Of Commerce
says tha this statement is correct but that it is hoped
the company will not lose much by the Transaction
the other colaterals lodged in company with this over
sse thought TO be nearly qass saaient to
the loan.
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The Baltimore and Susquehannah Railroad Company
has made arrangements with several of those who
wounded by the late calamity that road by which
the claims for damages to be compromised. The
company in these to pay all the expenses and
pay certain weekly salary, equal to the amount OBJ
tanned before the injury during the whole time the par
ties by their injuries unable to attend to their
ton This proposition said has proved very salts
factory those who acceded to it. but there others
who will prosecute for heavy damages and leave the
suit to the judgment of jury
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The Clay Monument in Lexington Cemetery (Ky.) is
to cost from $50 900 900. The committee through
its President, H. T. Duncan offer premium Of $500 for
the best plan and specifications for said monument Each
competitor is present three plans to cost $50 O0
$75 000 and 100000 respectively They must be in
Lexington prior to October 10th.
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FALL IN FLouR.-At New York the price Of feur de-
cned during week from twenty to fifty per
barrei-a reduction which, the newspapers say
exclusively the benefit Of the bakers who continue
make their oaves Of bread small when flour was
selling at the highest price.
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GREAT DROVE OF SHEEp.-A drove Of sheep, number
ing eleven thousand head passed through Edwardsvle
Illinois, on the 9th instant They from the State
of Tennessee to be wintered in Missouri till
spring, when they win be driven to Salt Lake.
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boy about Is years of age got up Tuesday morning
perfectly WELL ate green apples and pint Of cherries
before dinner drank plenuy Of milk at his dinner and was
buried In the cemetery before dark Of tho same day.
Albany Express.
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SNAKE SroRY.-The fredericksburg Herald says that
gentleman residing in the north part Of Spott-
from under his house, when he set TO work and Stayed
sixty Of them
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Judge HALE, Of the Supreme Court OF hnods
morning.
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The keel for one Of the steamfrgates Was laid on
Thursday last at the Charlsstown Mass Navy Yard
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Missouri FARNsa.-Mr. Nathan Corder, Of Davis
township, was in Office Thursday, and permitted
to lsok few items Of his crop for the year 1861
from which make the following statement Mr.. Cor
ders field force consists Of fifteen and six
In 1853 he seeded 200 acres in hemp. He sold his
CROP weighing SO tons and 46 pounds Messrs Lewis
Gordon of Waverly, for the sum Of $l0 1929 From
this calculation it will be perceived that he sold at
before the market reached its highest figures We saw
on Saturday last in the warehouse Of Messrs Lewis
Gordon portion Of the crop II is excellent article,
and purchasers say it is finely handled.
Mr. Corder also raised last 800 bushels Of wheat
500 barrels Of corn and large crop of oats and sold
ten mules of his raising, for $62.50 each making
tbe foowipp aggregate:
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RAILROAD FARE--If we are 10 com
pare the rates Of passenger fare on our
Railroads with those in Virginia, our
people have no reason 10 complain. The
rates on the Virginia roads range from
81 cents per mile to I'll cents, though
two roads, the Petersburg, and the Win
chester and Potomac, charge only "a
through fare, while The first charges for
local travl 4 cents, and the latter 5l4 per
mile. The general charge is from 4 10 )
cents.
In Ohio, the rate OF. our principal roads
is about % cents per mile, Three cents
per mile is the limit by law. In New.
York, if our memory serves us, the
charge cannot exceed two cents per mile
%. S. Jour.