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Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03
Trouble Between EHayti and Spain.

Some l2 months since the American steamer Hornet left the City of New York on. Cuban expedition. Although every attempt was made at that time by the Spanish authorities in New York to get the Hornet seized, on the allegation that she had on board large quantity of arms and ammunition, she ultimately sailed as a merchant vessel. Subsequently the Hornet put in at Port-auP Prince, where she has remained up to the present time, under the constant surveillance of the Spanish au- thorities. Finding the Hornet did not attempt to leave the port, the Spaniards grew tired of watching her, and they de- termined to take other measures to secure her. The aid and influence of the Spanish Consul was called in, and, backed by two Spanish war-vessels, one of them having on board Spanish Admiral, sent com munication to the Haytian Government demanding that in the space of AS hours the Hornet should be given in their hands. The Spanish Consul also stated in his letter that unless these demands were compiled
 
 with, the Spanish authorities would at once proceed to take her by force. A claim of $l2O,OO in gold was also put in by way ot indemnity, being the amount alleged tc have been expended for coal and other necessaries while watching over the Hor' net. The Minister of the Interior, CD be. half of the Haytian Government, sent 6 reply to the Spaniards, stating that it was out of his power to comply with the de mand, the Hornet being under foreigr
 flag. The Diplomatic Corps, concurred ir the Ministers refusal, and entered thei
 protest. As soon as this decision Wal given, the Spanish Consul decided to hau down his flag, and sailed for Cuba to obtain further instructions.
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Trouble il1 China

Different correspondents in China concur in recording various indications of trouble brewing in China. The signs are some what similar to those which preceded the outbreak of 1S4O and the Tientsin affair. A recent letter from Canton says that pla- cards have suddenly appeared in the most important localities in Canton province, charging foreigners with having concocted diabolical medicine, which causes the bowels and feet of the victim to swell up within some twenty-five days after it is taken, unless the patient will consent to enter the Roman Catholic church. Two or three natives have already been killed on suspicion of distributing this poison. The excitement among the ignorant and prejudiced classes is intense; and, unhap- oily, it is not relieved by the proclamations of the local Chinese officials, who direct the people to maintain order, under the severest penalties, but at the same time they assume the correctness of the report that such poison is in circulation. It is thought that the mandarins desire by this course to crowd the foreign residents out of the privileges to them by treaty, without provoking actual war. An American writes from Hong Kong: ''The worst thing our Government can do is to require it's repre- sentatives here to take cowed and pro- foundly- ly-thankful- -for-small- -favors demean- or in presence of this people,"
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Chicago

An outdoor meeting was held in Chicago last Wednesday of small business men to demand relief out of the funds sent from the east. But few attended it, and they were mostly men who never had money enough to start a peanut stand before the fire. A few speakers cIamored against the relief committee, and demanded that the middle class should be set up in business out of the funds, which were mysteriously locked up. The meeting adjourned after some demagoguic speeches without action. We find by the Chicago papers that up to that date the total of aggregate receipts was $1, ,4s6, ,9s6,o6 and the disbursements were $34, ,449,8O. The balance on hand, principally deposited in New York, Bos- ton and Montreal, was $1, ,452, ,S36,26 The estimated acquisitions for the next thirty days were $1,975, ,OOO; of which was nee- ded for houses and barracks, including those already completed, $s50, 900; for stoves and furniture, $15O,OOO; for bed ding, $sO,0OO; for fuel, $1OO, ,OO0; for labor and teams, $45,O00. The clothing on hand or on the way would suffice for one month.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03
Atmospheric Brakes.

The atmospheric brake, which is being tried with considerable success on several railroads in this country, is thus described :; On the right hand side of the locomotive, fastened to the running board and under the inspection of the engineer, is an up right direct air pump which is operated by steam supplied from the boiler, and pumps air into reservoir hanging under the cab of the locomotive: This pump is entirely self-acting, and whenever there is defic- iency of pressure in the air reservoir, it commences working until the equilibrium is restored. Under each car of the train is a cylinder firmly bolted in such a posi- ton that it's position acts directly on the lever used for the ordinary hand brake, but docs not at all interfere with its use by hand. The pressure of the air is conducted to these cylinders from the reservoir under the locomotive by a line of gas pipe, three quarters of an inch in diameter, running the entire length of the train, and the con nection with each cylinder is made from the main line with an elbow one quarter of an inch in diameter From each end of the car the pIpes are extended by three-ply rubber hose, which are connected when the cars are coupled together. Should a car become detached, the valves of the coupling immediately close, the brake con
 tinues applied, and the car is prevented from running back on the grade. An ail gauge placed immediately above the steam gauge, indicates to the engineer the quan
 tity of pressure in the reservoir, and the management of the train is placed in the engineers hands by means of threeway cock. At recent trial of this brake or the Missouri Pacific railroad, train three hundred feet long, travelling at g speed o1
 thirty-four miles an hour, was stopped il
 twenty seconds and a distance of on,
 thousand feet from the point where tn,
 brake was applied. The train when travel
 ing at the same rate was subsequent,
 stopped by brakemen with a hand-brake
 but forty five seconds were required. 'an,
 the car confined in motion for 17OO feet.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03
Falls Village.

saE1S V1A1saSes
 am sorry to say that I have seen no notice in the NEWS concerning the enter. tainments which the "Home Combination Troup" furnished to the inhabitants of this village on the evenings of Wednesday Oct. l1th, and Saturday Oct. 14th. The occa- sion of my sorrow is, that I think much praise is due them for getting up an enter tainment which affords so much pleasure and contributes so much toward relieving the monotony of our every day life. This enterprise has not only afforded the bene fits enumerated above, but has had ten dency to awaken others to a sense of the importance of innocent and instructive entertainment, in lieu of nothing to do these long winter evenings: nothing to think about; nothing to talk about....... There is a fair prospect of our obtaining the renowned ''Josh Billings" to lecture for Last Saturday evening, well known citizen from the ''backwoods" was grievously annoyed by drunken loafer, who continued to start the old mans oxen, and tried to make them go before the old man had got ready to go with them. He continued this vexatious treatment, till a bystander interfered in the old gents be- half, and "wallopped' the rutfian until he was quite willing the oxen could remain where they were till the old man was ready to go. This certainly was most whole some and much deserved correction. INo.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03
GOShens

Goshen
 Items are scarce money is close; every body is poor as usual about this time, when the assessor is looking up their worldly goods liable to taxation, and you must not look for a great amount of news. s.......The Life Insurance agents reach us in their annual pilgrimage, and endeavor to per suade the unsophisticated, that money in insurance pays greater dividends than in any other investment. It sometimes does, but the agents get some of it judging from their sleek and healthy appearance. ......At our Town meeting, a vote was passed prohibiting any fishing in the ponds and streams of the town for three years. This does not suit all parties, but it was thought best to give the small fish chance to grow and have a little longer lease of life....... Mrs. Samuel Palmer is repairing her house, and will have increased accommodations for boarders next season. Would that more of our people would consent to re- ceive city boarders, for Goshen is as pleas ant as any town in the state during the summer months. .....Messrs. Lucas, Hurl- but and Allyn are handling great quantities of cheese, receiving sometimes as many as thousand in a single day. MT. Calvin Futile had valuable harness stolen from his barn last Sunday evening. A dose of cold lead would be proper medicine for such providers. J. c.
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1Ne 4Nonitor-A good friend of ours has sent us copy of Tue Monitor, news paper printed in Lltchfield, which is dated June 18th, 1794. At this date it was in it's ninth volumn, having been started in I7S5, only two years after the close of the Revolutionary struggle. It was printed by Collier 6 Buel, and page of it,-there be- ing four, as it is a folio,rmeasures about 1Oxl4. In it are advertisements from Go- shen; Warren two from Salisbury and two from Norfolk. In Norfolk, EbeneZer Burr appears as administrator 'of the es- tate of the late Hannah Hamlin, and Sam uel Hall advertises as stIayed or stolen, three year old mare, Sc. Those in Sails bury, we will publish entire.
 "Ran away from the subscriber, on the 9th inst. Servant Man. named David Beehe, sandy complexion, about five feet nine inches high. Whoever will take up said Man, and return him to Salisbury, will have Two Dollars reward and char ges." STEPHEN ALLEN.
 June g., 1794.
 ''MosEs HENsDALE &5 Co.-Inform the public, that they have set up q watt for the purpose of dying linen and woollen yarn Blue; and as they have been at great ex- pence in order to accommodate their custo- lnerS on the shortest notice, and have an experienced workman at said business, they hope for encouragement. The moderate price of 2s. per pound, in money or grain, will be expected when the yarn is taken away. Any person living at a distance, who may bring l5 or 20wt. in the fore part of the day, may have their work done be- fore night.
 Salisbury, May, IS, l794.
 Eg"The business will be carried on 50 rods west of the meeting house in said Salisbury"
 In the same paper we also find the fol lowing curious advertisement which it copied from Barbadoes paper.
 THOMAS ToUCHwooD, GENT.-Proposes on the last day or this present month, to shoot himself by Subscription. His lite being of no farther use to himself or his friends he takes this method of endeav curing to turn his death to some account And the novelty of the performance, he hopes will merit the attention and patron age of the public. He will perform with two pistols,-the first shot to be directed through his abdomen, to which will be added, another thro' his brain; the whole 10 conclude with staggering, convulsions, grinning, Sc. in a manner never before attempted.
 The doors to be opened at eight, and the exhibition to begin precisely at nine. Par ticular places. for that night only, reserved for the Ladies No money to be returned nor half price taken.
 N. B. Beware of commercials and i'm posters. The person who advertises tt hang himself the same night, in opposition to MT. Touchwood, is taylor, who in tends only to give the representation o death, by dancing in collar an attemp infinitely inferior to MT. T's original ane authentic performance.
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ChnpinVilIe.

ChnpinvilIe.
 Landon 6 Co.'S furnace is a gam in hot blast, having just put in new hearth.- The Conn. Western company have put in a new side track at our station, and Lan- don & Co. are improving it by sending away pig iron. Last Saturday they sent via Conn Western, and other, railroads 30 tons for Chicago. This side track will only accommodate five or six cars, but it will soon be extended to take, all the busi- ness of the place will call for.......A new survey was recently made from the station to Landon & Co.'S furnace, and it was found to be about five eighths of mile in length, and the deepest cut about nine feet The grade will be only about six feet from the station to the furnace. It is expected it will be built in the next 30 days, and the estimated cost is $6000. The earthwork adjoining the railroad bridge through the lake has sunk about 5 feet, and think it will have to sink about S7 feet in all before it reaches terrG frnaG. ......What has become of that iron tube which was to supply the place of the rot, ten old raceway near the furnace? Me thinks for the lack of little enterprise, we are to be without safe crossing.
 GEN. LoNGsTREET.
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Norfolk.

Norfolk.
 Our road to the depot is being rapidly put in travelling condition, by Mir. Abel Camp, aided by some 6 or men and teams. The culvert will be finished in another day, and the fill as soon as possible. The rail road through town is being fenced, in prospect of finishing during the coming month. Work at the Crissey iron mine still continues and the Prospect seems en- couragng. The foundations for freight depot are finished and the building itself is ready to raise. Passenger depot is raised and being rapidly covered and will be ready for business within two weeks ..... There has been on exhibition at the Post office the past few days, an egg laid by chicken belonging to G. H. Cook, measuring (the egg not Cook) inches in circumference i; IA inches lengthwse and weighing 2 34 ounces, which is doing fair for spring chicken. The shingles on the house owned and occupied by MT. Sherman H. Cowls, were laid something more than 80 years since, and the roof to day is per fectly sound and does not leak a drop. We think this is an almost unprecedented case .... We notice the death of Mir. Wm. A. Shepard at South Orange, N. J. Mir. S. was born in this town, but at an early age went into business in New York city from thence removed to Chicago and com menced the rubber business, bushes! then in its infancy. From comparatively small beginning, the trade increased to i'm mense proportions. The climate however seemed to gradually undermine a constitu tion, by no means ever strong, and con sumption, to which he was predispose set in, and some two years since compelled him 10 abandon the city and the business He spent the following winter south, ant returned to Norfolk apparently much better but again began to fail and ut length sue cumed to his inevitable fate. Mir. Shep ard was a prompt, energetic and farseeins business man ready talker and excellen salesman: a warm friend; genial com panion and man who had many an warm friends. His early death seems t. us all who knew him best, untimely an irreparable. SEEr-sRE ERA.
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EgThe Masonic frateEnity at Washing

ETThe Masonic fraternity at Washing ton, aided by other branches of the order throughout the Union, have taken in hand the completion of the Washington monu- ment. It is now only "A feet high, while the proposed height is 5l7 feet. The cost thus far has been $23O,OO0 The estima. ted cost of the obelisk, with the pantheon. is Si, 200, ,OO0, leaving about $l,D0O, ,OOO to be raised in order to make an end of what has been agitated for nearly ninety years.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03
INCIDENTS OF THE GREAT CHICAGO F1RE.-

INCIDENTS OF THE GREAT CHICAGO ERE Alfred L. Sewe]l, one of the most widely known publishers of Chicago, is collecting Incidents of the Great Fire, to be published by him in book form, at the earliest possible day. Mir. Sewell's printing establishment and business were entirely destroyed, leav- ing him at liberty to give his whole atten- tion, for the present, to this book, which will be one of thrilling interest. Mail to him now, at Chicago, the price, fifty cents, and he will send you copy post paid, as soon as ready.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03

Gilmore's old coliseum at Boston was a small affair compared with the one he is going to erect at Boston for his big jubilee next June. The plan contemplates build ing s22 feet long by 422 feet broad with tower 40 feet high rising from the center. The side towers, of which there will be four, are each 167 feet high. The build ing, which will cover eight acres, will have seating accommodations for 15, ,OOO people, and will be located on the Back bay near the Providence railroad.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03

The collector of taxes in the town ot Chatham died indebted to the town in the sum of $2, 400 OF whereabouts. His bonds men are able to make the town good, but they are disposed to dodge" One of them claims that his signature to the bond is forgery and the other says that if his associates name was forged his own was also.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03

Last Friday evening the store of J. l. M. Beech on Grard street Hew Haven was broken into by burglars and about 1925 taken from a money drawer. A night light was burning in the store at the tune, but nothing was known of the robber until the morning.
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Henry Seeley of New Haven was dan gerously injured Saturday by being run over by horse car. He got off the car just as another one was passing, without noticing it's coming, until he was struck by it.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03

They are now running Sunday excur sion trains in Chicago from Springfield, H., for the benefit of those whose curiosity and religion lead them to worship there.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03
SALISBURY, CONN. Friday Morning, Nov. 3rd, 1871.
By His ExcellencY.
 MARSHALL JEWELL.
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

MARSHALL JEWELL.
 GOVERNOR OF THE STATE CONNECTICUT.
 A PROCLAMATION. hereby set apart and appoint THURSDAY, the THIRTIETH DAY OF NOVEMBER NEXT, as day of thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God for His mercies many, great and long continued to this state and people.
 Let us cheerfully and humbly submit to the chas- tenings of our Heavenly Father, remembering the abundance which He has poured out upon us for many generations.
 Let gratitude inspire our hearts and enlarge our beneyoience.
 Let those who have plenty contribute to the needy.
 most earnestly recommend the people of the state to assemble that day in their places of public worship and devoutly offer homage to the Giver of all good.
 All have shared in His bounty; let all join in His praise.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the stata at
 Hartford, this thirtieth day of October, in -el the year of our Lord one thousand eight ; L. S. hundred and seventy-one. and of the Inde- t-r-' pendence of the United States the ninety
 sixth.
 (Signed) MARSHALL JEWELL. By His EXcellency's command.
 HIRAM APPELMAN Secretary of State.
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Aotne Melus.

a*. We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county or elsewhere, who will send particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice.
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ESThe Waterbury Duly Ameerscan changed las: Wednesday, from a morning to an evening paper.
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M AR RI D.,

In the M. E. church in Lakeville. Oct 31st by the Rev. W. S. Bouton, Mr. Lyman F. Curtiss and Miss Mary H: Baldwin, all of Goshen.
 At the residence of the brides parents, We'd nesday Oct 18th, by the rector of St Johns church at Knoxville, Tennessee, MT. Wm. K. Pettee and Julia $. Ensign, No cards.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03

They fish for crocodiles on the Nile with live goose for bait, attached to a hook and line.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03
DIE O.

At Goshen, Oct. IA, Anita B. daughter of The ron D. LudingtOn. aged 12.
 In Ellsworth, Oct. 3, Capt. Gamaliel Everitt, aged q years.
 In Warren, Oct. P, Mrs, Laura B. Coe, aged v years.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03

SALE OF SCRANTON CoAL.-At the auc- tion of Scranton coal in New York last week, prices were considerably lower than at the sale mouth ago. The following table furnishes comparison of prices :-
 October 25 September 27 il 900 tons lump at. :. B 50a40O $415 427 12 0eO tons steamboat at S0a3 s7I-2 AT 1.2a4 50 20 900 tons grate at. .425a435 5l0 a530 15 900 tons egg at. 435a4 50 525 a5 47 l-2 27,000 tons stove at. 5 50a5 55 500 a6 02 1-2 15 600 tons chestnut at 3s0a3 871-2 4621-2a470
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Stage Connections.
 With l030 8. m. train from Bridgeport, and 9 e. m. train from Pittsfeld. v At StePneys for Monroe, Tuesdays, Thursdays,
 and Saturdays. At NewtoWn. for south Britain, daily. " " Fisherman, Tuesdays, Thurs
 days, and Saturdays. Litchfield, Mondays, We'd
 nesdays and Fridays. At Cornwall Bridge. for sharon, daily. West Cornwall. Goshen, Falls Village Millerton. 2" Canaan. Wineted. '" Harrington. New Marlboro " Monterey, Tues
 days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, Lee. for Otis, daily Pittsfield' Hancock, ,"
 H. W. FRANKLIN, Supt'.
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a NEONTGOM FRY Lodge, No. 13, M NE Y. &c As M. Regular Communica- XX tion Wednesday Evening, Nov. g, 1871. /N 2tf
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HOUsATONIC RAILROAD
TIME TABLE,

Time when Trains Arrive at the Several Stations.
 GoING NORTH GorNa SOUTH. ist Pass. 2d Pass. 1st Pass. 2d Pass. 10. 80 A M--5.40PM Bridgeport 2.15 M-S.45 P N
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Look H5m Up! Our Kent correspond ent: Where is he?
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-03

"Ch0tter6or.-Mr. R. Rood, the general travelling agent for the "Chatterbox ;" a monthly magazine for children, published in London and New York, is canvassing this vicinity for subscribers. We are glad to learn that he is very successful in his canvass, as the work is really very desir- able addition to the libraries of the little folks. It is filled with beautiful engravings and is in every way superior work and an excellent companion for children, and not only will the little ones be delighted with it, but those of more mature years will, almost unconsciously as it were, be attracted by its cheerful appearance. It's price is $l.75 per year. Those who choose can pay $2.OO and receive the numbers for Oct; Nov. and Dec. of the present year.
 ''EUe,a Erchamge is no Ro66ery."- young man by the name of Root, hired a horse and buggy at the livery stable of MT. Hurd in this village last Monday evening, to attend the circus in Millerton, and had the horse put out at 8 hotel there, and when the hostler harnessed for them to come home, (his wife was with him. he hitched the horse in another buggy. Both Root and his wife thought the wagon rode diff ferently from that in which they went over, but the darkness prevented their decid- ing the matter till they arrived home. MT. Hurd does n't think much of the trade, as his buggy was nearly new, and very nice one, and this they now have is very poor affair. Efforts are being made to have the matter righted, but as yet it is not known which way the party went who had MT. Hurd's property.
 L0ter.-The buggy was found in Ban gall N. Y. and will be speedily returned to MT. Hurd.