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w We have a communication from an old friend

fg We have a communication from an old friend in Iowa, who signs himself Albert Wadhams, Graduate at Massachusetts Abolition Hornets nest in the Panic of 1857 :; accompanied by two ballads. written by Mr. w., entitled ' The Sickles Tragedy and :" The Donegal Chief,' of the former of which !. near million copies have been published'' The writer says he was raised in ..the blue town of Goshen" and that he and his ancestors have voted with the democratic party; but that |" the convic- lions of his mind were always against low tariff, ' and he new begs leave to secede from the African Democracy" He recommends Willard Fillmore and William L. Coggin for President and Vice President, though he has no objection to $ substitute Seward in the place of Fillmore He predicts that the Republicans of Iowa will beat the Africans in Octo Der by large majority. We copy the sickles bal lad for the benefit of MT. WIS relatives in q blue' Goshen
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GS' We cannot do justice to the lecture of Mir. Hudson on Thursday evening. He is entirely inim-
 tabe in his description of the characters in Shakes peare Fa:staff was given to us, SD that we really liked the lying, sensual good-natu fellow, with all his faults The audience not as large as we expected to see, the shower of the afternoon. and the prospect of more in the evening kept many away. The second lecture will be given on Friday evening. commencing at half past seven. The pro ceeds go to the fund for the purchase of new or gan for St. Michael's Church.
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ITE.D-

In Goshen. on !fth inst Catharine Forester wife of David McAter, aged 3 In Hobart, New K, July P. Dexter M Rich. srdson, aged q yeatnd months. '' Dearest Brothehou hast left us.
 Here thy loss deeply feel; But 'tis God th,as bcreft us.
 He can all o,rrows heal. Though thy ye$ere few in number.
 Yet they ansSl lifes great end Though thou slst death-like slumber. Thou in Chriis found friend Friends and pa4 now are weeping
 That the gray9econe thy bed l. Iris thy dust aiShat's sleeping, l. For the spirit It dead.
 Yet again we ho2 meet thee,
 When the dayife is fled; Then in Heaven joy to greet thee.
 Where no faret lear is shed. s.R.N
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p9- The Indianapolis Journal says The poorI,ouse of Monroe County, in this State, had for one of it's inmates number of years, sister of Robert Fulton, the originator of the steamboat. She was living several years ago, but we cannot say whether or not she is alive at present. It thus frequently happens that the greatest benefactors of the human race, with their immediate friends, have suffer- ed for the want of pecuniary means. Fulton himself, we believe, died poor man. His sister in Monroe County was some years his senior." :.
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IS We undeHnd that Sheriff Vessels and De. putty Peck arres man at Bristol on Saturday last charged withe murder of A man .t coo,.,. kie sweek sind He seemed to be banoer m ,t Dan Rice shovyoes by name of Fatty, and sells corn salve. Hiame is Wilkinson, and is said to be from Madlsonlnty. He is safely ledged Tn the jail at Catskit
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? A METEoR1c HuMBua 1.-The Oswcgo Palladium re- gently published an account of the fall near Boyls ton in that county, of meteoric stone some eighty feet in diameter in consequence of which publca- tion numerous individuals, some from great distan- ces, have been to examine the wonder. The Re- gents of the University of New York sent their cu rator to the wilds of Boylston to investigate and bring back specimens of the celestial stone, and many chemists, geologists, Sc. have been in like pursuit. and after searching in vain through the en- tire portion of Oswego County indicated the spot where the rock ell failed to discover the elcphau tine specimen. The humbugged consequently held a meeting, and denounced the Palladium Editor as having Forfeited the respect and confidence of the public.'
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AUCTION.

EV ILL be sold, on Monday the 18th of Aurust.
 " 1857, at my former place of residence in hethlem' the following articles :-1 Leather Top Horse Carriage Framed Box Spring Wagon Sulkey; Team Wagon and Hal nesses ? Carts Sicighs and sleds in good order; Chains, Yoker. Flows and Harrows and all kinds of Farming Ivols generally-with sonlc Household Furniture of yari- ous kfnds.-At one o'clock, P. M, unless previously disposed of at private sale. Sales will continue in succession on each day, till all is disposed of
 "lo BENNETT WARNER.
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EN.Clarke, of the Winsted Herald, 'doubts' our statement that not a drop of rum can be bought at the stores and taverns in Litchicld. If the next time you visit our village friend, you are able to buy horn. or get your bottle filled, just let us know. We should like you for a witness. t
 That intoxicating liquors drank here is yet too true. but by know means to the extent which formerly made us nearly as noted for intemperance as Winsted and Waterbury. -
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HALLowAY's PnLs i've would destroy poiso- nous plant, we attact roots, not the leaves and blossoms The operAof Hallowells Pills pro- ceeds upon the saminciple. The cadaverous complexion, sunken and stooping frame, are simply indications tile internal organs are not doing their duty. HtkinIis suffused with bile, and the breath ofens4here are Instructions of the liver. If the fooder eating, seems to lie like lead at the pit of tomach, and is turned in- to foul gases instead qlesome pabulum, the or gans ef digestion are dtd. Upon these distem- pered viscera the pills a powerful alternative. They purge mildly, al the same time regulate and purify the secretidAd the blood. Need We say that the inevitabhsequence is Aorouqk cure sa
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DISTRESSING CouGH causes the friends of the suf 1erer as much pain as the sufferer himself. Dr. Wis. tar's balsam of Wild Cherry will certainly cure coughs, cod arrest consumption and that speedily. When did it ever fail?
 SETH W. FoWLE & CO.,, B ,ston, Proprietors. :, For sale by A. c. Smith & Co.,, Litrb6eld. w e 9medley, South Farms; Charles McNsiI WolcotvilI, and by dealers everywI - " Oeot'sllt,
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Auction i'm Warren.

KV7 ILL be sold at the late residence of Mrs. Lo- w RAMA WooD. in Warren, on Thursday, the 10th cay of August inst, at 10 o'clock. forenoon, the Household Furniture, Farming Utensils &c., be. longing tc the Estate of said deceased
 DAVID W. WOOD, Adm'r. August, 1859. l6
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 On the field of Solferino Francis Joseph is said to have addressed an angry reproo to of his oldest Generals, who instantly broke his sword across his knee and threw it at his feet. The Emperor burst into tears and held out both his hands, begging pardon for the offence he had given.
 The Rev. Mr. Bartlett a twenty eight year old Baptist preacher has set the white chokcred people of Brooklyn, N. r., all agog by having appeared in hts pulpit, Sunday or two since clothed in white coat. white vest and which brooches Being young chap of talent and pluck, he takes the responsbi- ty of doing things on his personal curve, in other words his own hook.
 The New York Central Park contains s43 acres, including lake of 20 acres.
 Shannon, the man who was dangerously stabbed by one Riggs, at Waterbury, few days ago. died last week Friday night The bail (s1OOO) being too small new process is to be got out, now that the victim is dead.
 There is a Mortara case in New York. A writ has been issued against Father Cummings, Catholic priest, alleging that he Lad taken Protestant child, the son of widow Ann Haggerty, and is keep ing him confined, to educate him in the Catholic faith,
 The New York and Erie Railroad has gone into the hands of Receivers
 The population of Leavenworth City is said to b, l1,0oO.
 G. F. R. James, the novelist, has determined t, leave Venice, and return to Virginia for the purpos of making that State his permanent abiding place. Some of the Republicans of Illinois strongly re commend Gov Biasell of that State as the Rspubli can candidate for the Presidency in 1860.
 Eight hundred of the Sons of Malta, from varion parts of the Union, arrived at St. Paul. Minn. Jul 13d, on an excursion trip
 "Joe why were you out 60 late last night F,
 .s It wasn't 50 very late-only . quarter of 10 ,,
 :. How dare you sit there and tell me that lie : was awake when you came in, and looked at m WAtcf--it was three o'clock. s.' Well, isut thrte quarter of IF!
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G5e &dtbdel0 Gnqnrer.
THURSDAY. AUGUST II, 1889.

.fS We give up large portion of our paper this week to the Agricultural Society. The list of pre- minms offered 1t their next Faiv, on the 21st and 22d of September, will of course attract the atten tion of competitors.
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fg The Cincinnati papers announce the death of Horace Mann, at the Yellow Springs on the 2d inst. Mir. M. was native of Massachusetts, graduated at Harvard College, studied law with Judge Gould in this village and for short time practiced in the Boston Courts His most distinguished employ ment was that of Superintendent of Common Schools in Massachusetts. position he held for many years with great benefit to the State and the cause of e ncation generally. He was the immediate successor of John Quincy Adams in Congress and we'll dis charged the duties of that trust, being often heard in the most important debates For the past few years he has been President of Antioch College in Ohio.
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correspondent of the Boston Courier relates the following anecdote of Webster:
 'The petty and impotent scurrilty of which Mr Summers oration has been made the occasion in one newspaper, reminds me of letter which Mir. Web- ster wrote after continued provocation to the edi tor of newspaper which referred to his private af fairs and especially to his not paying his dcbss He said substantially -" It is true that have notal ed those who owe me, for payment. As an instance of this, enclose your fathers note, made to me thirty years ago. for money lent him to educate his boy"
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tS Napoleon gave very good reasons for making peace with Austria in an interview with his council of state, on his return to Paris. He said ::
 "Arrivcd beneath the walls of Verona the strug- gle inevitably abont to change its nature as well in military political aspect Obliged to attack the enemy in front, who was entrenched behind great fortresses. and protected on his flank by the neutrality of the surrounding territory and ahont to begin a long and barren war. I found myself in the face of Europe in arms ready to dispute cesses or aggravate reverses. Nevertheless the difficulty of the enterprise woull not have shaken my resolution if the had not been out of pro- portion to the results to be expected.
 .sIt was necessary to crush boldly the obstacles opposed. and then to accept conflict on the Rhine as well as on the Adge. It necessary to fortify ourselves openly with the concurrence of revolu- ton. It was necessary to go shedding precious blood and at last risk that which sovereign should have stopped. it was neither through weariness or exhaustion nor through abandoning the nooe cause which desire to serve but for the interests of France felt great reluctance to put rens upon
 the arcor of our soldiers to retrenrh from my pro- gram the territory from the Mincio to the Adrlatc and to see hanished from honest hearts noble delu- siops and patriotic hopes In order to serve the in dcnen,lence of Italy made war against the mind of Europe and as the destiny of my country might be endangered made peace. Our ef''rts and our sacrifices have they been merely lossas? No we have right to be proud of this campaign. We have vanqnished an army numerous brave and well organised Piedmont has been delivered from nva- sion her frontiers have been extended to the Min cio The idea of an Italian nationality has been ad- mitted by those who comhatted it most All the sovereigns of the peninsula ccmprehend the wants of salutary reform. Thus, after having given new proof of the military power of France. the peace concluded will be prolific of happy results. The fu- ture will every day reveal additional cause for the happiness of Italy, the influence of France and the tranquility of Europe" a
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should be, and bolt into the presence of the assembled court in an excessively laughter provoking attitude. The delighted maiden blushed at this cool exposure of her patent ex- tension to the public gaze, but received it into her rightful possession with delighted satisfac- tion-Detyoit Free Press.
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fg The Hartford Courant notices the project for a new hotel at Warramaug Lake, New Preston, for the accommodation of summer visitors. The lake is one of the most beautiful in the country. and we'll supplied with fish. The scenery in the neigh borhood is scarcely eqnaed in any part of the state and the view from Pinnacle Rock commands the ad- miration of all. Parties from this village are fe- quent, and the number who resort to the Lake and Rock would be greatly increased by the erection of comfortable hotel.
 The Courant also states that 'tthe people of New Preston making preparations to build an obser vatory sixty feet high on a mountain near Warra- mang Lake, This also would be an improvement calculated to attract visitors As, however, the people living in the neighborhood of the Lake to be ignorant of the projects both for the hotel and the observatory, we fear these improvements are not as likely to be realized as the Hartford Editor seems to suppose.
 At the request of New Preston gentleman we gave notice last week of a Festival which was to have come off on the shores of the Warramang last Friday. but from the state of the weather, or oher causes, it proved failure.
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THE s1CKLEs TRAGEDY.

AIR" Vitikins and his Dinah.' will tell you of q Congressman who in Washing ton did dwell. He had fair lady who cut a great swell Mrs. Teresa Sckles was this lady's name, Who on her home brought murder and shame: This Mrs. Sicklcs. as yon may plainly see, Fell in love with one Phil. Barton Key; A plotting and scheming she did coincide, And by the hand of Dan Scklcs Phil Barton Key
 died.
 From his library window nan Sicklcs did see The waving of a handkerchief by Phil. Barton Key ; He tuned to his friend and tlns to him said: ' That internal scoundrel has dishonored my bed. His friend went out-Sickles followed him soon: It Sunday. one fine afternoon He walked down the avenue to the corner of the
 square, I am need not tell you what happened there His pistols were loaded with powder and hall, And by the hand of Dan Sckles poor Barton did
 fall The first shot he fired it entered tree. And the next one put an end to Phil. Barton Key. Now this Daniel sickles heinz tried day by day For the shooting of Keys life away And if he's acquitted. twill he on the plea Of justifiable homicide or insanity. So the trial is ended and the jury decree That Dan Sickles not guilty and must go free; So all take warning who value their lives. And never to meddle with other mems wives Now all vou married ladies take warning from me- Don't fall in love with District Attorney; Don't he plotting or counting in houses or square, am sure 'tis not legal or any ways fair. And now my song has come to an end I am there's no party wish to offend; By singing this song wish merely to show That courting another mans wife is very bad go.
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Ar the STORE in NORTH STREET you will find the celebrated HExtract of Roots" or making Beer. By its use you can make a healthy beverage with little labor and cost Also can be found 1T, ..-.... Woods Hair Restorative" | which will give back to the grey and bald their original beauty.
 It is the earnest endeavor of those interested in the aooVe Store to keep supply Of the best
 G R O c E R ES that the great markets afford and to sell them at prices which will please the closest buyer. Particular attention will be given to those in want of
 DRY 600 DS, and those who need of any description will be readily accommodated.
 
 And should the sick call or send to us, we have l D R U G and M INES, which will be dispensed with cir. To make these things public we occupy a small pace in this paper.
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f9-we are gratifed to learn that MT. P K Kill bourne hal policy of Life Insurance for s120O in the Etna office, Hartford, for the benefit of his family.
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The ladies of Trinity Pasish. Wolcottvile, an- nounce Fair, commencing this Wednesday, after noon, and continuing through the evening, and co- sing on Thursday evening. The Fair will be heli in the Ltchfcld County Agricultural societys tent and the music furnished by Merrills Brass Band of Waterbury. Among the other articles which will be offered for sale on the occasion will he a first class Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machine The avails to be appropriated f,r tl,A hAeAs+ -f parish.
 The Wolcottville ladies always A No. in get ting mp Fairs. We trust their industry may be re- warded by we'll -fillent tent and overfowng treas ury.
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In our money column will be found a statement of the business we have been doing at this port in foreign dry goods for tho current month. The to- tals compared with the previous two seasons stand thus
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eg- ridiculous anecdote about Gov. Seward and
 stage driver, is again going the rounds of the pa pers, It was first published in democratic journal in the southern tier in 1889. after the Govern or's visit to that section of the Empire State. s
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eS The Fair and Festival at >Bnlkley's Hall o' Tuesday Evening was . decided succcss. Abou s20O was realized to be expended for the purchas of m Organ for the Episcopal church.
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PATTON's BOOKSTORE

and examine the Stock therein. I--T n --- We have good ass0' tmeht of BOOKS from which nearly every variety vf taste select something to suit, and our prices will bo found satisfactory We have many friends and customers now in Litchfeld County and desirous of extending the circle We think we can sell books on as good terms as can be obtained elsewhere, say the least We buy on cash account and are satisfied wifi, moderate profits. We prefer quick and, if possible large sales with small proits to the old fashion of heavy profits and restricted sales Give us n c.lI
 WILLIAM PATTON .o No 8, Hotchkiss Block, Waterbury, Conn.
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Col. Seaton. the venerable editor of the National Intsiligencer celebrated his golden wedding March % =
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DISHES COOKED TO ORDER.
NOtiCe.

VHHHAT portion of the inhabitants of Litchtield
 -A- County which finds the city of WATERBURY the most convenient market for the sale of products ok the purchase of merchandise is hereby invited fn call at . Y
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Stray Cattle.

q NAME INTO the enclosure of the subscr;,sr ,,, W the o0th of July, four red Yearlinr,si thrco Steers, and one Heifer. ~S ', The owner is requested to pay charges and take them away. WM REEpE "s
 Ltchfeld, August 10, 1859. e,e
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PUTNAM HOUSE. NEW YORK.

"a oS. 3s7 359 and 36l Fourth Avenue, 1S between Twenty-Sixth and Twenty Haven Depots.
 DINING SALOON BILL OF FIRE
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GS Judge Douglas has written q letter to John Peyton of Virginia, in which he takes ground in op- position to the re opening of the African Slave Trade; principally because he thinks it's prohibi ises which secured the acceptance of the Constitu- tion, and should therefore be held sacred He has not, however, heretofore been so tenacious of the preservation of compromises
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l fE.A terrible accident occurred on the Albany andICanada railroad near Schagticocke on the End inst The afternoon train to Albany, while passing over the bridge which spans the Tomhannock, was precipitated into the creek below, distance of twenty five feet into water six or eight feet deep Twelve persons were killed, and several others in jured. The structure gave way the moment the train struck the bridge, but the locomotive got across. and became detached from the tender. A rcketty bridge on rotten foundation. known to be such by the railroad company and its employees, was the occasion of the accident.
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To make these things public we occupy small space in this paper.
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COOPER'S NOVELS. EAullFULLY illustrated by Darly-Tbs p.a ceived by JOHN S1S,n%, re- HENNiSoN NEW POEM, IDYLs OF THE K,xo. necel'ed by JOHN H. SMITH.
 At the New Bookstore
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The Kentucky election has resulted in Demo- cratic triumph. Magofin, the democratic candi- date for Governor is reelected. Seven democrats and three republicans a,e elected to Congress. There is also a small democratic majority in the legislature so that the country have probably lost the services of Mr Crittenden Senator.
 In Tennessee, Harris, dem., is chosen Governor, but the opposition have six of the ten members of Congress.
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egp The Constitution recently adopted by the Kansas Constitutional Convention, provides that the Legislature shall consist of p Senators, chosen for two years and 75 Representatives chosen for year-the number of the first election to be regula ted by law but never to exceed 100 Representatives and 33 Senators. Members of each body to re- ceive $S day and l5 cents mile mileage. At bills must originate in the House of Representatives and be subject to amendment or rejection by the Senate.'' The Constitution is to be submitted to the people, and its acceptance is matter of doubt. The democratic members of the Convention have not signed it, and are endeavoring to make polii- cal capital by opposing it, on account of some of
 its provisions, especially it's apportionment of Rep resentativc districts.
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6S Sec Advertisement of Dr. sANyonp's "L,vra INvIG0RATER rf-- -eNS, - +NrA N
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-19

nHMANe uGYROvHD BILLIARD TABLES
AND COMBINATION CUHHrONg
Pr vcle bY No patentee and manufacturers. frmnnn
elyA1nds always ON hand.
O'GONNOR 4 COI.LENDKR,
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-19

MRS h. GUARANTEES TO PAY THE PRrCEs.-sHB
u adyertises for ladies' Wearing Apparel From - 70 $50
Ssr an Dress. for NIX veve. B:squss and oa from g
Theatrical Costumes and Jevery a. by post pune
tunly attended To by Mrs. T. 1874 Seventh avenue between
Nheteenth and Twentieth streets.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-19

VTANTED-A SITUATION By SINGLE YOUNG
man. VINO perfectly undentands The es,e and manage
he has the best Of city reference. Address r. L., boz H
Herald pfDce for three days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-19

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and who understands Bookkeeping by doube entry tho
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eorcsghy desires snaaaon foreign importing ship
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references Of lie highest shArHesr Address ID. D. K,
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-19

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