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Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

NEWSPAPER MEN.-There is no class of people who do half so much good, or work so hard, as newspaper men. They publish good papers, and they strain every nerve to do this, but the populace do not consider this, or the fact that news papers are 8 fair index of their own in telligence and enterprise. Some papers put up with all sorts of expedients to get along, when there are scores of infuen- tial men who are greatly benefited by the papers who do nothing to sustain them. They might speak good word for them, get their friends to subscribe for them, sustain them with their adver- tising patronage, and thus remunerate the hard-workine newspaper men. Every citizen ought to be animated by sufficient pride, if by no other motive, to sustain good papers, and thus see them worthy representatives of the people.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
A Boys Letter About Chicago.

The Philadelphia Post publishes the following letter, written by bright lit tie Chicago boy of ten years:
 CHICAGO, Oct. g, 1871. DEAR MATTHEW No one can imagine how large the fire is, and am not go- ing to attempt to describe it. As the fire is raging I am composing the fol- lowing verses
 CHICAGO.
 City of fire, wrapped in flame,
 It is useless to name The extent of fire, which commenced in one small flame. Oh how men, women and children wish it would rain; It would keep many creatures from pain. People who once were vain
 May never be vain again Eight miles of buildings wrapped in light, So light that it does not seem like night A river so redl It is turned to blood2 No; it's bed still consists of mud.
 What do I heart Boom boom - The blowing up of many a room.
 The fire can be stopped none too soon. Twill finish these verses in my next letter. I hope all are we'll. Your affec- tionate friend. WILLIAM W. N.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

A SINGULAR CAsE.-A most singular occurrence recently occurred in Lawrence, Mass, at grave. The deceased had for some time previous to his death kept a dog, who had been his constant compan- ion, and even in death the faithful ani- nal would not leave the side of the re- mains of his master for scarcely 8 mo- ment. When the family left the house to go to the cemetery, the dog was shut up; but before the procession had reach ed the cemetery he made his escape and ran about, looking eagerly for his mas. ter. He was very much bewildered, and was finally taken into the carriage with his mistress. Arriving at the grave the poor brute crowded to the side of the grave and looked wistfully and mournful- ly at the casket as it was being lowered into the grave, and was about to Jump in himself, when he was caught and held by bystander. The scene was very touching.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

ADvERr1sNa.-Advertising is an art, and is the mother of the art of money making. Successful advertisers unhesi- tatingly and gratefully declare that they owe the beginning of their prosperity and the foundation of their wealth to the liberal and judicious use of printers ink. It is paradoxical, but not singular, that printers ink, by blackening mans reputation, actually benefits him. The ingenuity displayed by some accomplish ed advertisers makes advertising almost a fine art. These shrewd men manage to make the most unwilling tread their announcements.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

THE NEWSPAPER NECESSITY. rY.-The Cincinnati Commercial, describing 8 re- cent visit to Chicago, dwells upon the wonderful display of newspaper vitality as one of the notable signs of the time. Political and personal antagonisms have been sunk in efforts for the common good rival sheets are printed amicably in the same office and on the same press; the old spitefulness and abuse have been put aside; the business men are pouring in their advertisements by the hundred, and the improvised accommodations are inadequate to supply the demand. In short, the Chicago daiies are revived with the best promise, and their profits are so large that great part of their heavy losses will be made up in 8 year or two. The newspaper has become a necessity in every civilized community, and neither fire nor tempest can repress the energy which it represents.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

THE WATcH.-"W Watch is from 6 Saxon word signifying "to wake." At first the watch was as large as a saucer l; it had weights, and was called the pock- et-clock. The earliest known use of the modern name occurs in a record of 1542, which mentions that Edward VI. had cone larum or watch of iron, the case being likewise of iron-gilt, with two plummets of lead" The first great inn provement, the substitution of the spring for weights, was about 1856. The earli- est were not coiled, but only straight pieces of steel. Early watches had only one hand, and required winding twice a day. The dials were silver or brass ; the cases had no crystals, but opened back and front, and were four or five inches in diameter. A plain watch cost the equivalent of $1, 800 in our currency, and after one was ordered it took @ year to make it.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
The City of Jounpur Destroyed.

We regret to record, says an India pa per, a sudden and great disaster at Joun- pur, fine native city of the second class. It contained nearly 5000 houses and more than 25, ,0OO inhabitants. The Riv- CT Gumti rose suddenly on the night of Friday, the 18th, of September, flooding and one or two on the north of it. It continued to rise all Saturday before noon the Rohuta Mohulla, Goolar Chat, Jehengerabad, Wellandgunj, and Joyea- pur presented the appearance of canals before evening the foundations of the houses began to give way, and then, one by one, they came crashing down, dis solved by an element as devouring as fire. All Sunday the waters began to rise, and covered the roadway of the far famed Mohamedan bridge; the fine pucka seria was now flooded. and crowds who had taken refuge there were driven to seek another resting place. All Monday and Tuesday the waters grew nightly and prevailed the river by this time flowed freely over the parapets of the bridge,. of which only the shops or kiosks were then visible, and the flood was still rising when the last tidings reachedus. The whole of the city south of the river has been totally destroyed and as some people are skeptical when they hear of native losses, we may add that the post-ofice, mission school, and the solidly-built dispensary have all like wise perished. On the north side of the city many mohullas have been swept away, and in the chief bazaars the larg- est houses, undermined by the rushing waters, were tumblng in, one after anoth- CT, with crash like that of thunder. On moderate computation, between 2,000 and 5000 houses have been destroyed many others must undergo demolition. Ten thousand persons have been depriv- ed of house and home, and it will require all the energy of district officers and the greatest llberality on the part of the government to prevent this calamity to be followed by the ills incidental to want and exposure. This disaster, accompan- jed as it is by deficient harvest and a second total failure of the indigo crop, will, we fear, infict 8 blow from which the city and district will never wholly recover. It is believed that no lives have been lost. The people with good sense and forethought began removing their families as soon as the danger became imminent. Perfect order prevailed. The magisterial officers and district su- perintendent ofpolice spent most of their time in the city, and the exertions of the last-named officer are said to deserve high praise. Though the waters were still rising when the mail left, we trust that the civil station is not in danger.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

WHAT IS TT ?-Some Western newspa- pers talk about a mysterious, but fearful enemy, which is destroying fiocks of sheep about Manitowoc, Wis. No marks of violence can be discovered save small hole behind the ear, from which the blood has been sucked. The prevailing f6ea il that it is the work of vampire.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

CoNsoLDAmoN.--Th workingmen of Berlin axe earnest in their preparations for carrying out their recently announced programme of intimate union of all the workingmen's associations in 8 general society for cooperative action in regard to pay, hours of work, and other ques- Gons of common interest.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

GONE HoME.-The citadel of Quebec will be left without a single British sol dier within its walls. The sound of a familiar tattoo, the marching through the streets of fine regiments of red-coat- ed soldiers, will soon be recollected among the past. All the forts, military stores and armaments will be handed over to the Dominion Government,
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

-Sheridan's solicitor call ing one day found his wife alone,
 and walking about in 8 state of violent excitement. He asked what was the matter. Her only reply was "that her husband wee a villain" After some time she added, with some hesitation,
 "Why have discovered that all the love-letters he sent me were the very same as those he sent to his first wife. 5
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

At a recent wedding the bridesmaids dresses were of tulle, elaborately pnf'ed and founded, and trimmed with lace, each one being ornamented with differ ent colored flowers and looped in the newest and nest perplexing manner.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

INDUCING CAPrTA1.-In order to in- duce capitalists from other States to in- vest, it is now proposed that the Common Council of Portland, Me-. shall pass a resolution exempting from taxation for a period of five or ten years all factories started within the city limits during 1872. This plan has been tried with considerable success in quite number of Western towns. It will no doubt work satisfactorily in Portland, as in- deed in every town.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

CHICAGO SUFFERERS - About "Chi- cago refugees" the Journal says "Let other communities shelter and provide for those helpless and destitute women, children and infirm men who may have thrown themselves upon their charities, but when an able-bodied male refugee who claims to be from Chicago, comes whining round, let him be sent off i,s- sto,ater, and tell him to go to work, either at Chicago, where labor is much needed and well paid, CT somewhere else."
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
Special Notices, 50 per cent. in advance of the

Special Notices, 50 per cent. in advance of the above rates.
 One inch space constitutes a square.
 Cards in Business Directory, occupying five lines or less, $500 per year; over five lines, $1.00 per line.
 Regular advertisers to pay quarterly. Tran sient advertisements must be paid for Tn ad- vance. '.
 Notices of Marriages and Deaths free of charge. All additions to ordinary announce ments 10 cents per line.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

No matter how prosperous their busi- ness may be, whalers and lardmakers always have trying times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14
From New York.

New YoRK, Nov. l4,--Gercral Sherman
and party did not embark on the Wabash yes
tcrday us that vessel WAS not ready for seal
She encountered severe gale on the trip from
Boston and three men at the wheel We're severe
ly injured.
A Honolulu letter Of the 9th ultimo gives
details of the loss of the American brig Shele-
hoff which was rendered Il week July ID i'll
gale On the Pacific on the passage from San
Francisco to Honolulu. All the crew died
on the wreck and when the steamship Moses
Taylor fell in with her on the 10Th OF De
tnbcr Captain Ilopkcn only WAS barely
alive The rest of the crew and four pasSIn-
gers persisted from hunger and hardship. The
crew were foreigners. AshlcyCranc and Charles
Davis of San Francisco, were the only Amerl-
can passengers.
There is no doubt that Twecds resignation
has been in the poSscSSinn Of Mayor Hall since
Thursday last, and yesterday consultations
Were held with prominent cilizcns by the May
or in an cldcavnr to urge them to accept the
poSitinn.
The Brnnklyn Board Of Aldermen yesterday
increased their committee to canvass the votes.
and finding evidence OF fraud have certified
the election inspectors TO appear before them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14

ytE~Froi. L. " MARINt pegs leave 70 an
nounce to the ladies of Alexandria that he is
forming private class in Dancing for Children
Children tanrbt viii rloasn nnnlv at the Acade.
nv IHarmonin Hoin on Nondsvs md Wcdnps
days from to p. m nov o-lW
-,NNPy,c DOMINJON TONIC RITZ
~ TERS.-These Bitters are the extract OF the
best and most iavorably known McdIclnal Herbs,
Roots, Banks and Berries, together with suill-
cicnt pure old Cognac Brandy to preserve lnHnl
in any misunderstanding, in elegant c"!nOin'-
ton, superb Tonic Alternative END DIurctlc.
They are confidently recommended III All cases
Of Dyspepsia, Nervous Headaches lndigeStion
md Heartburn, Weakness, Languor and Dcbil-
ity Torpid Condition Of the Liver, Obstinate
Constipation, Loss of Appetite, &c; They arc
also sure preventive OF Ague ana fcVcr: Ihcy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
TO THE GAZETTE.l
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Nov, l4-Lctters from CONSTANT
noplc represent that the choler.. is spreading IN
that city, and the number Of deaths from the
epidemic increases daily.
PARIS, Nov. l4.-Gouland has been appoint
cd Ambassador to Italy, vice Count CholScuI,
whose resignation was announced last week.
Picard; late Minister Of the Interior, haS been
appointed Minister to Belgium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14
'a'hp Markets,

LuNDoN, My. ll-ll:GU 4. m.-Con$ols
opened at ~! for money and account. Bonds
Of lSG: ~: lS,;i, DID,, 9l3; 1867, 94.-
10 4u's, ~.
Pans. Nov H.. Rrntrs Sc francs, IS cen
times.
FHANKroET Nov. 1l-Hunds opened at 9G5
for the issue OF 1867.
NEW York, Nov. i.i.-StockS steady and
dull. Gold heavy at | !allE. Money easy ut
.|a5. Va. G'S 59i; new, Is, Flour steady.
Wheat l., held at la2 cents higher. Corn steady
and quiet.
BALTIMORE, Nov. lI.--Na. SKIES, old, 50
bid; do. 1861, Gti hit; dn. 1861, 60 bid; ito. con
pom, old, ~ bid. Gu! askcI; do. new, Is hld.
". Va skies - bid, -! asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14

NOW READY.
The immense new stock ~
FALL A:,p WlNTEE GOODS,
AT H. STRAUSS ESTABLISHMENTS,
Nos ~ and T.! King street.
The stock is rrplrlr in ai it, hranchrs, consist
ing OF Mems, Ladies'. Boys, Misses ami Child
rrn's Boots and SHOES, il great variety, whrli
for rhrapnrss and durability cannot be "NrrIled
by any similar establishment in town.
Also II large and we'll selected st"" k IT tl"lh-
ING. Gents Furnishing Clouds, Trunks and Nu-
lisrs, which will be sold at New York prn'%
Do not fail to call ~ we guarantee /" sell low
rr than the lowest.
Don't forget the name anl N"t.
II. STRAUSS
uct3 Nos. 81 and - X ing street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14

CITY CoUNcIL.-A regular semi-monthy
meeting Of the City Council will be held to-
night in the new chambers fitted up in Liberty
Hall building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14
Inhinn Raid, &c.

San l'nANcIscn, Nov Is. The Pimo In
iianS 10 Arizona have made Il raid on the
AlarhrS and killed thirty five men aud captured
eight children and quantity orplundrr taker
the day previous from the white sctll rmrnts
The principal school house in Virginia City
Nevada, was burned this evening. Loss nearly
$40 (hhI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14
Esy Green a. Wise.

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nH Inc lotn u"! ~ W','! Ii' - ,h,
"clork ~. III rom ~ Inc ,Ir M ETi,iTSn
Guy ~ A!rA"l,.IE.' 49, H ;,t.n.i.,'n ~ pif
III IAlM ciiy' s'tu't," ~ .nn ''.'' Wiil,.
III" NV a,,,I strer.
street. 10 i'tt: ~ ,",Hr ~ ;,,, ,Iir,,,;,,
tnehr" SCUM 80" ,rt '',, - s,,n,., "n
"l i n't 'I"nt'''5 - VIZ w.. ;nn,.h,. tEnn,
running r.M !" VI, .,r,,, in,,,
'SlWAF!f ~ ICY ~ az. - :, -; y, tr
H''I!n itn ,i IT,, ',n i;,'. ,I wLml,. su,r,.
'%'i"n'IIII n;, W;I,.a. ~ asorL un,I Gihb,r
b"ueu ny IT, Ni'N:, ,I '' .,;,r.s,;L
$lI''iS VIII" t"' I''',' w. -, = ,,,,,;,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14
.9If3gD.t S.YLES.
Ry T.. 4. krrssy. AuctiOnrpr.

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
l. ESTATE IN ALEXANDRIA, VA.-Hy
authority of the heirs ut law of. VIA. NcitclI,
dec d.. l will offer for sale, by public auction.
SATURDAY, the 2d day of December, 1871,
the following described property, in Alexandria.
Virginia:
GROUND on the west side OF Alfred St, .u;sI.
between King and Prince streets, in front ~ It.,
and in depth 10 feet to an alley, with the use OF
said alley. 1891
GROUND on the cast side of Payne ST., .lsIss
between King and Prince, in front GO feet, and
III No. N.Y.: "a LOT OF GROUND on the ives:
side of st. Asaph street, between Duke and
Wolfe. in front 10 feet, and in depth l2' it. 3 In
No. "A LOT OF GROUND on Montgomc,,
~ street and Strand OF which the lnccs AMI
bounds will be given on the day of sale.
The above sale will be made in front of tn.
respective premises. commencing 1T Eaii-rnat -
o'clock in front uf the tenement and lot -
ground on Alfred strcct-No !.
PETER G.. UllLER,
no l3-cots Agent for heirs of VIM. Ecich. dee q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14
&. T.. FRENCH.
REEN 5 NDTl or II o L : l.
" - King street.

~ - Ming street.
CLEARING DliT SUEpLil : STOCK.
Making room for the reception OF an "ii"f'""u
stock Of HOLIDAY GOODS, /" arrive III - few
days | Will Ir&in immediately t" run "ii Az
COST al iluurlisr variety uI Tuckcl skirt,
Underwear Aprons, &c VIII al" clos" 'r''
ch,,p It lot 81 :;Hi.S Mu!!im-, th"'h Mnatmt,
,Itron"l Calmhric-, Ne. Mary other ;""dt Wi!
be- cleared cut I" MAX" room i'r :: Si""i al Hon
day Goods, which Will far exceed III min%mit':t'
ma. variety and .lnrk heretofore offered ~ Tia.
city. tI!AH. ": okhh''
howl ~ klnH street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14

CORPORATION COURT The November term
of the Corporation Court which adjourned yes
tarday until tomorrow morning. will be held
in the Office OF the Clerk Of the Corporation
Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14

CnmOiLcc II arrangements.
.Juuc. Smith, Henry Nicholson, Jas. Walker,
Augustus Idrnsrn, james L. ShraErs.
Gun.0,i!icc 81 RrceDii"a.
Captain james Webster, 1t: j; Smith, wynn.
MuIIin, Isaac kcll, \. NichnI>"n, I"scph
IInrslnan, .laS. G. Watkins, i, Arnold
z N Lu,,mn. Arthur G. KrIl, John y Field.
ffu,1nIi,r az b,,i":'.
Henry Crump, VIM. .Iohr,.on, Jams" Hepburn,
j. ii. CIarLnrc, john ". Waters, E"a,u"I
Webb, Geo II. Lylr=, George ". .l"n"', W III.
,InrIsun, D. G. Nightingale and Frrd. Travis.
. COOKS STRING BAND ir@ l"''n engaged
far the occasion.
Prico of tickets. 81. nov u"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-14
SE'Ef'I.3E .t'UYJt"ES.
What Dyspepsia l5ny End in

What Dyspepsia sdny End -lndl-
gr-tInn j.; not dangerous, :Hy the tarlliy. Fer
Iars not in ITSELF while if remains mere imdi;'.$
ton but l"oI; ut the Consequences t" which 1t
may lrui and often doe, lead when it hrr"nr5
4 chronic. .lis,:,,r \ $rarI; of five i i small
thing a pressure Of the foot will put it out; i
breath will rXiingui#l IT. Yet it may lire Il
powder mill or kimllc llamrtha will consume
Il city. In like mannrr indigestion lnay pro-
durr .,:arits, cancer OF the stomach, congestion
Of the bowels, al'"pI"Xy li'rr di5rr',' ANA niNnY
other dangerous maadcs Is it not wise, then,
to check it in the germ? Nothing is more rl,:l:-
" and imdiSplltnhly established than that Hos
letters Stomach Httrra will eradicate dysp"l-
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