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The New York herald., 1871-12-24

BURYING VICTIM OF SMALLPox. .-A lew days
ago young man employed by one of the railroad
companies Of this State at their terminus the Hud
son visited pleasant little yilaGe among the nils
not thirty miles from Newark, the home OF the FAM
lily OF his vile, and taking with MN the seeds OF the
once the father mother and family ned the house,
ana but Tor the devotion OF his wi,e he would have
beeu-eft alone, rs not soul could DO persuaded TO
20 near him save tho Village doctor. ne speedily
died, and the doctor was obliged 10 lay out the
corpse himself. No inducements could prevail on
people to bury him. however, TIL at length two men
were found who IN the night removed the body TO
the graveyard and placed 10 In the grave. Before
their clothes and shiverlngy threw them IN the
grave and little dirt over hem. Then retiring 10
another nart or the chnrchyarl iaey .dcnned 0tnes
c.o,nes and returned aud finished their tssa -Lrsl
bcylclRe tN. j. con, Dec. 22.
The New York herald., 1871-12-24

The .sBIack Crools'' Baiiet Girls nnd Thcir
Per.erutcr.


Mrs. Van DuskIrk, VINO II VIII be remembered
IS charged by seven ladies OF the "B!aok Crookv
company with having thrown their baggage into
the street ana robbed them OF money made her
appearance az tho Tombs Police Court yesterday
afternoon, accompanied py ex.plsfrict Attorney
Blunt, q lady friend and half q dozen gentlemen
friends. sue is handsome lady. about twenty
six years OF ago. and was born. as she says,
at sea, on the Indian Ocean. When Sertsant
Quinn called at her house yesterday. ior tho
purpose OF securing her attendance at Court, sho
positively refused to be seen. and but for some gen.
ueman friends, who were In the house az tho
tImc would have neccssltated the painful duty upon
tho Sergeant OF taking her away by force. Her
counsel desired to waive an examination and asked
that his client 10 admitted to ball. and the case sent
10 the General Sessions. Judge Hogan refused this
application. The complainants were unable to DO
present Yesterday, owing to ther engagement at tho
matinee al Ntblo,s, and under these circumstances
the Judge released Mrs. Van Buskirk on her own
recounzance until next Tuesday at twelve oc!ocxs
when the examination Will take place.
The New York herald., 1871-12-24
"Quacks and Quackery.Y


Inc mind OF the pun....o IS now being agltated
WIN REFORM moo.cments In various ways, In Justly
punlspag pilrerlng onicias who havc so wantonly
squandered the many millions so hardly earned by
the Industrious inhabitants o! this city, and also for
a areform In the indlscrminate vending or danger,
Gus drugs and medicines, and we are empowered
by law to prohibit oil those who are found incapable
OF nlling such responsible position. THIS law no
doubt mas some defects, which In time
we trust VIII DO rcctined. 1t also In some
points appears to be over rigorous c. o.
why should physician who holds diploma
Som recognized medical institution bo sub
jecied to the additional expense and trouble OF
another examination. The maker OF a prcscrip-
uon, a priori. must be capable OF compoundlng
1t. In this point the law is probably little unne.
cessaiily severe; and II Ia to be hoped that this may
also he corrected. THIS naturally introduces
another lmpoitaut sUriec. Tor discussion, and enc
The New York herald., 1871-12-24
sURaOGATe's Causr.
Wills Admitted, &c.


Surrogate veeder during the past week admitted
TO probate the wills or Benjamin J. Libberman,
Michael Moore, John Black and Sarah II. Arnold, all
o the city Of Brooklyn.
Letters OF administration were granted on the
estates OF the following named persons. VIII
Lu ucretia Ann VOORHEES,, Of the town Of Fatlands
George McCauley, John BlaeS, Mary z. smith,
Ann Holden, Peter Berg and Micnael McGce, ali or
tie city OF Brooklyn.
Letters OF guardianship OF the person and estate
OF samuel DiKerman were granted 10 George Rush
more; =; Margaret King Tncmaa a.. ... sa ,. ,..e
King, TO Maigaya. cuck worth. their mother; OF
Hugh J. McGee, to Michae! Shearman, all OF the city
Oi Brooklyn.
The New York herald., 1871-12-24
THE COURT S.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT couaT-.x BANKRUPTCY
Preferences 10 Creditors.
Before Judge BlatclfOru.

Before Judge Batchford.
IN The Matter or John @. Kolsisaat, assignee iss
Bankruptcy OF Harris Z. Katze'sbtTgh, rs. Robert
AcDonaid--ln this case Judge Blatcnford mas
decided that 1t is well settled that the giving OF
preference to creditor by debtor while the latter
is nsolvent cannot he aojudged void therefor at the
suit OF an assignee In bankruptcy or the debtor
less the preference made within four months from
the fiing OF the PETITION for the adjudication OF the
debtor IN bankruptcy; and that the SIX months
clause OF The thirty sixth and ninth sections
The New York herald., 1871-12-24

DgAru or A HERMIT Oliver Emore, the "hcr.
NIT OF wiunall River,n died from exposure lass
week, at the foot OF Stratton Mouatain in Vermont,
where he had lived Tor nmty years IN hole dug ~
hnl, with no confpapions save his dogs and hens.
When Young man he resided In Connecticut, an1
was driven 10 has strange lie ~ the dcatn OF the
woman whom he loved anl was 10 aarty. lc ha1
many wealthy and tnruenlal fcialsvcs ~ tnH
state among them Mrlnicr ~ tpnHcs--wn"
have al IA tslct - induce Nlhi sA Nlt gA''
1uatY ll.}.s vat wStheU. ahAs
The New York herald., 1871-12-24
UNITED STATES COMMEsIOaERs COURT.
Non-Payment Of special Tux.


Before Commissioner Shields.
The United States Us. Q. r. Rost-The defen dant
was held to await the action OF the Grand Jury on
retail liquor dealer without paying the special tax
required by law.
scene Of Happiness-Ch ChrlstHaas in the United
States Court.
Seltg Worth, for nearly three MONTHS has been
confned In the prison Of Ludlow street on charge
Of having made a false afldavlt before an AS
SCISSOR OF Internal Revenue that another party
had o large quantity OF unsramped cigars IN his
possession. W0rth's sister made an appeal TO the
District Attorney in favor or ner brother ana that
Oncer Yesterday consented that Worth should be DIS
charged upon his own recOgniZance The brother and
sister went away rejoicing, the order Tor Worth's
aischarge having been made by commissioner
Shields with the consent or the District Attorney.
Voluntary Petitions i'm Bankruptcy.
John QUINN Rozel +. pickert.
AdjudicntiOns in Involuntary Cases.
Samuel Van Wrinkle, Andrew j. Dupignac, Wal
ter ). Derby.
Discharges.
Daniel P. Smock, John Coleman.
SUPREME C0URT-cHAM3sBi
Decisions.
BY Judge Cardozo.
John Kinzie ct al. vs.. Thomas Kinzie ct al
Judgment granted.
SUPERIOR CoUR7-spEClAL Term.
decisions.
By Judge Freedman.
Johnson vs Third Avenue Railroad Company
Order granted
Quackeabos vs. Eagar.-Motion granted.
The New York herald., 1871-12-24


AGRICULTURAL PARK, Dec and 9.-Purse and
stake $500, trottng; mile heats, three In five.
Mr. Farrell's $. III. COQuctte. ........, . /
Mr. Sargents b. &. Grant. 2
Mr. j. L. EO1Ss gr. III. Lady Grant..... 3 8
Time, 2:46-244 G-2:4l il-2:44-2:351k
AGRICULTURAL PARK, Dec. 9.-Pacing race, for q
purse and stake OF $500; mile heat three In nve.
J. l.. Eoii IS g. &. LOngielUw, TO wagOn...... /
Thomas McClcllan's b. IN. Lady 81. Clare, in
harness. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2
Colonel Dickey's b. h. Billy Campbell ....... dis.
Time, 2:21Jl-2:2Si4-227%.
SAME DAY.-Purse s., trottlng; mile heats,
three IN five.
Colonel william Burdtt's b. m. Nellie
uIuttou. L L L
Thomas McCellan's b. m Lady Emma 2 2
Time, 2:52-2:f7-2:44 i4-249h-2:52.
AGRICULTURAL PARK, SACRAMENTO, Dec. 81
Match $1,000, running; mlle heats, three IN I'VE.
Tom Atchison's gr. h. Tom Atchlson, by Nor
Henry Walsh's br. m. Nell fianerty, by Klne-
Time, 1:45t4--1:46ll-l:45tl.
The New York herald., 1871-12-24

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The following is list or the diamonds snlpped ner
Royal Mail steamship syria through the CustOms:-
j. Simpson, box 1885, diamonds, valued az. e. 500
Il. g. Sandlord, box (3yI diamonds, valued at l75
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08
The ssCfty of New London. ,,

The official investigation of the cause leading to the burning of the City of New London was began at the Custom House in New London Wednesday of last week be- fore Philo B. Hovey of New London, and MT. Book of New York, Government in- spectors. The Second Engineer, Captain, Clerk, Second Pilot and J. C. Palmer, one of the passengers were examined. They all testified to the ample fire extinguishing apparatus and lifesaving appurtenances of the boat. The fire broke out the second time about fifteen feet abaft the shaft in the port gangway and five minutes elapsed from the time the fire was discovered be- fore the whole boat was enveloped in flames The second engineer testified that he thought the fire was smouldering in the freight from the time the first fire was dis covered. No idea how the first fire origi' mated can be found.
 Mir. Ely, second mate, was to be married to Norwich lady, Thanksgiving. There was probably no person on the boat whose chances of reaching the shore were better. or equal to this mans He threw off his heavy clothes. and was encumbcred only with light under-garments. He was al excellent swimmer, too, and It was mattel of great surprise that he was lost. Wher found he was within few feet of the shore Benjamin Purdy, the cook, weigh: nearly 300 pounds. He had to be towec ashore.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08
They Read Hut Don't Pay.

'sIt not unfrequently occurs, when per sons are asked if they will subscribe for a local newspaper, or if they already take it, that they reply-'No, but neighbor B. takes it, and Iha0e tue readiag of st eoe,y aoeek. They are 6eeeftted eOe,y s0eek by the tolls, perplexities, and expenditures of those who receive nothing from them in return"
 The above truth, clipped from an ex- change, should be copied and re.copied in every country paper, until the trouble is abated. The publisher ot a newspaper, depending, as he does in measure, upon hls subscription list for support, naturally expects each family who desire to read his paper to subscribe for it, if they can afford it. Subscribers themselves, as well as publishers, find ithe newspaper borrower a first-class nuisance, for he often borrows it as the owner is about to read it, retains it at certain times when he misses it, and too often, if he returns it at all, the paper is in such a condition that no one of nice sensibilities would care to read it.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

factures, America has too long paid tribute for iron, steel, glass, crockcry, &c. The many smoking chmneys of Stafford; Litch- field; St. Catherins; Rugby &c. indicate some of the seats of these works.
 Soon after sunset we entered this famous London, the greatest commercial and finan- cial center of the world, with its nearly 5000, GOO of inhabitants; its 2G37 miles of streets; its museums parks; churches; railways above ground and under ground Its bridges &c., &c., that it would require whole year 10 "do," us the phrase is, instead of week or two. These weeks we propose to give to it next summer, instead of this month of November, and push on to France now, before another volcano bursts forth in Paris as seems not improbable to the minds of many intelli- gent men of all Nations. All our party have recovered from sea sickness, and we have occasion to be grateful for strength and spirits to enjoy what may be before us. We find acquaintances thus far wherever VIC go, and doubt not this will be the case for months to come. Europe is full of Americans, and America is honorcd by the nations of Europe, notwithstanding the mortifyieg exhibitions made by some of our countrymen abroad, who have more money than brains. H.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08
Norfolk.

Norfolk.
 Never within the memory Of the oldes, inhabitant, has our good town experienced such cold Thanksgiving. Thermometer at o'clock Thursday morning stood at O, the wind blowing the entire day perfect gale. Yet notwithstanding the extreme cold, fair audience was present at the church, and listened to an unusually inter- esting discourse from Dr. Eldridge, and as far as I can learn, Q large amount of turkey and chicken fixings were disposed of in the usual way. You know how tis yourself MT. Editor. Work on the Conn. Wes. tern during last week was almost suspended, it actually being too cold for men to en- dure; this week thus far promises to make amends, as ten trains Cor rather the same train ten times,) have passed through our town to day (Monday,) loaded with gravel. I am informed that the R. R. commission CTS will examine the road this week, and if they accept it, of which there is no doubt, we are promised regular trains, to commence running as soon as the 18th inst Slate for the roofing of the depots has arrived, and is being put rapidly in position. As soon as that part is compile ted, very few days work will put both buildings in condition to be ready for business. MT. B. Y. Morehouse of the Norfolk House, has received three car loads of coal via c. w. R. R. which he has disposed of at $s.5O per ton, and expects more, daily. Any one with half an eye can see in the not very distant future, a time when but very little wood will be burned in Norfolk. M N Demars of the Park House has also received large con- signment of coal for sale, so whatever else happens, we are 1 think in no particular danger of freezing up this winter. These are some of the blessings conferred on us of the hill country, by the advent of the c. w. R. R., and we hope with reason able hope, for more in the future.
 SEET-SE-BEA
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08
Mt, Riga.

Nkt, k&b&sbs
 MIR. EDITOR was no unusual ex- citement here Thanksgiving day, aitho' a goodly number of our free and independent voters became pretty well spiritualzed be- fore night. There is a singular Thanks, giving custom prevailing here among the mountaineers, that must chronicle for the benefit of your readers; that of burning the feathers of those fowls that are luckless enough to be chosen, wherewith to cele- brate this yearly festival. The custom was adhered to this year, and during We'd nesday and Thursday of last week, the place looked like q second Pittsburgh, or the crater of some active volcano; dense smoke | ''gracefully curled" from every chimney, but the stench thereof was terrible, and being waited down into the valleys, filled with terror the hearts of the inmates of the Iurk-ish harems and hen-roosts. One of the ''oldest inhabitants" informed me, that the custom was derived from their forefathers, who were wont to be greatly annoyed at this season of the year, by the frequent calls for feathers from inquisitive Constables. ......T The "body polite" are jus, now considerably excited on the subject of lotteries. The coming of the Grand Duke Alexis even, hasn't agitated us as much The unvarying favor with which that tickle goddess, Fortune, smiled upon several ot our citizens in the late prize drawings ir your burgh, spurr-ed and melted one Geo Spur of this place to establish q lottery here. The all attracting prize, was copy of that wonderful invention of man, { velooipede, with all modern improvements
 Mir. Danl Taylor, a resident here, was tho fortunate holder of the ticket that drew this splendid machine, and I congratulat,
 him upon his good luck. He will no doub
 find the ''critter' eminently useful in carry
 ing on the charcoal business, insuring Lii
 rapid transit from one coal pit to another
 and to any point wherever his service
 might be needed. ...... The large aud air,
 residence at the southern extremity o
 middle street, lately occupied by Mir. Gee Spur, has been taken down, rumor say
 to be replaced by large brown ston
 edifice, to be occupied as u branch office o
 the famous Havana Lottery Association ......Please request your wholesale oyste dealers 10 be little more particular as { the parties they employ to procure thei stock in trade. 1 have heard man [ gricvous complaints from our lant
 lords and restaurant keepers, of the las carloads of oysters from your place. Min , Host of the "Wachocastinook House" aske
 his guests this morning, if they dscovere anything peculiar in the flavor of thei ''oysters fried" My neighbor at the tabl grinned slightly, and said, he should kno' :, that he was partaking of a salt water vegt table. An after inspection of the hog' head in which the vegetables came, reveale
 the presence of about fifty pounds c famous "Gold Medal Salcratus," evidentl
 put there as an advertisement. The empty ing of the contents of the hogshead into tn lake, will account for the late rise of th Wachocastinook creek. "DIDMus.'
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08
Snow mt the West.

OMAHA, Dee. 5.-The snow on the Paci- fic railroad is still drifting. A freight train going west struck a drift to-day west of Sherman, piling twenty cars in ruins. Sev- eral other trains are disabled west of Chey- enne. Same passengers at Laramie con- plain of bad treatment by the division superintendent and hotel keeper at Lara mic. The train which left here Saturday last was blocked at Pine Bluff and returned to Sidney this afternoon to await the clear ing of the track. The train dne here from the west Sunday was fastened ;n the snow at Elm Greek Sunday and Monday but is expected here this morning. A number of engines are off the track this side of Cayenne. The western end of the road is in still worse condition and is practically blocked.
 Several cast iron cylinders sustaining the new high bridge across the Missouri river are badly cracked by the frost. The coal supply in this vicinity is nearly exhausted. Many are using corn for fuel, COLD WEATHER IN CHICAGO. CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-It is intensely cold. The thermometer is from seven to twelve degrees below zero. There is an almost entire suspension of work in the burnt districts.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08
From our L0kc0iWo Mk SIingist.

Wanted A few brakemen who can stop car ou heavy down grade by the simple force of moral suasion. Apply to H. Williams or J. S. Perkins.
 Keep Your Place.-As constant pedes- trian we beg leave to protest against She occupation by teams of our sidewalks. Stick to the road, gentlemen; "make or break.' We will agree not to walk in your way if you will agree not to ride in ours.
 Ore By RaSIroad.-P. w. Lippitt, lessee of the Hartford & Salisbury Ore Co.,, has been sending off considerable quantity of ore on the Conn. Western. This rush has kept the gentlemanly agent of the concern quite too closely confined at his office. His friends are fearfulsthat an attack of industry at his advanced age may prove fatal.
 SkGtiag. The recent cold snap has given the boysa fine opportunity to exercise their skill in skating. Holley's Rsilroad Rink and other places of resort, have been well patronized. We made an essay open skates the other day, but took occasion to be seat ed very speedily in fact, as sitting down skatest. we are complete success.
 "Depot of Dioorcenaent. Ut is our opin ion as an uncivil engineer, that the public would have been better accommodated if provision had been made for communica. ton between the two waiting rooms of our passenger house, other than that afforded by all out doors. One of our boys appro priately terms it ''The depot of devorce | ment."
 Messrs. Bird & INIWer-We understand that Messrs. Bird 6 Miller have planned tc so enlarge the house now occupied by the former, that it will give accommodations for nearly 100 guests; it being their inten tion to open first class summer boarding house next season. Their new building now in process of erection, is being pushed forward as rapidly as the season will per init.
 WachocGst6nooG.- small but appreci alive audience were highly entertained or Monday evening by the reading of the first canto of the ''Lady of the Lake by MT. Hurlburt. This qualification wa: afforded us at cost to that gentleman of 6 very tedious ride through the darkness and mud. The Lyceum Glee club made theil debut with several songs which were wei received. The meeting was ostensibly under the auspices of the Wachocastinook Literary association, but we noticed only four members of that organization present.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

Episcopal. Rev. Wm. Johnson, from Hyde Park on the Hudson, and who is now officiating at the Episcopal church in this village, is giving universal satisfac- ton. Not only his parishioners, but those who occasionally drop in to hear him, speak of him in the highest terms. His sermons last Sabbath were indeed able productions, and instead of making an extraordinary effort to produce an intro ductory sermon, and aftcrward gradually giving those less worthy of note, he seems to be growing better all the time, notwith- standing his first was thought to be good enough. We understand the society will retain his services till Easter next, and It is believed to be for the interest of the church, to make him its settled pastor
 Mrs. '. P. Ro,oe.-Many of our readers remember Mrs. T. P. Rowe, who, with Mdme Briukerhoff created such a sensation by her singing in Sharon and Armenia last summer. The Neao York Citizen of Nov. 25th says of her. 'sMrs. T. P. Rowe, g lady of this city, who both under her pres ent name and as Miss Kate A. Livingston has been widely known in fashionable cir cles, proposes soon to make her debut ir this city, as concert singer. Mrs. Rowe is pupil of Mdme. Brinkerhoff, and witt her fine voice and careful culture will be sure to make brilliant success" She made her debut concert above alluded to last evening in Webcrs hall, l0s Fiftt Avenue, of which we hope to receive { report, knowing as we do that many ot our readers will be glad to hear of her sue cess, feeling, as they undoubtedly do, tha she will both merit and win it. She hal our thanks for complimentary ticket.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08
KILLING TIME.

KILLING TIME.
 A number of workingmen in Boston were lately seen engaged in setting up some machinery. There were five of them, or rather four men and boy, and when they came under notice, 5:30 P. M., one was engaged slowly turning over the contents of a box, in search of screw two were looking with much interest for the result of the labors of No. l ; the fourth was slowly scratching piece of iron with file. and the boy was scratching his head. No. finally found a screw to suit him, but during the search his pipe had gone out. Laying down the screw, he began 10 investigate his pocket for match. Nos. ? and 8 searched theirs in sympathy, while the filer paused to see the result. Finally, No. 2 found match, ignited it, and han ded it to No. I, who having accomplished light, smoked for Q few minutes to assure himself of the fact, while the boy went to the other end of the room to look at the clock. No. then looked at his watch, and compared time with No. 8, Time, 5:4O No. then leisurely put the screw in posi-. tion to fasten bar. No. 2 held the bar; No. squinted at it from the other side of the machine; No. 4 inspected the whole opperation ref1ectively, az he slowly re- stunned the filing. and the boy wiped the oil from his fingers. Time, 5:45. The entire labor was now suspended, while the boy was sent across the room for necessary tool. Just then it occurred to No. 9 that chew of tobacco was necessary to his comfort, and, as his supply was out, he applied to No. for the .weed, and to No. for knife to cut it with. No. consul ted his watch again. Time, 5:b0. And labor was resumed the screw was turned home No. tried the bar; Nos. and engaged in 0 playful scuff1e, and the boy | looked on with grin of admiration. The filer laid down his work and looked at his watch, and announced it six o'clock. Tools were instantly dropped, and the five, hay ing accomplished the work of two ordinary men. went cheerfullY home