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Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
The Oil Market.

The news of the disaster to the whale ing fleet has completely unsettled the oil market, if we may believe New York paper for not only has the entire catch of the Arctic fleet been lost, but the vessels with their outfits are also gone beyond recovery In Boston to-day the price of whale oil has jumped from sixty cents to one dollar per gallon, rise of forty cents over the last sales few days ago. Holders of the article are. not in hurry to sell even at this large ad- vance, and no transactions are reported, both buyers and sellers not having as yet sufficiently digested the, news to be. able to enter upon negotiations. The price of sperm-oil will also be affected, but not to the extent of whale, as the latter formed the chief part of the oil lost A few days ago sperm was offered at $1. 40 per gallon, and $1. 35 offered. The entire stock of oil held in this country on the first of the present month amounted to IS, 900 barrels sperm, and 32, 900 whale, against stock of 2S,- $50 barrels sperm, and 36,0o0 barrels whale on the 1st of January, leaving two months consumption yet to be estimat- ed before the close of the year. The quantity held in Boston to-day is 1,O0g bbls. sperm, and 800 barrels whale. It is considered that the fleet made fatal mistake in remaining so late in the sea- son far up in the North. It is not safe to remain in those inhospitable seas after the first of September. But it is supposed that, spurred on by the success es of the past two years, and the tempt, ation to hold on for large catch at the last hour, the whalers became so ven- turesome, and hence suffered the terri ble calamity.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
A Fatal Hunt.

Another instance of the pitcher going once too often to the well has occurred in India. Capt. Doig. an infantry officer, had become renowned as tiger-hunter, and the fame of his exploits had even reached Europe. He was supposed to be invincible, had performed almost fabu- ulous feats, and was held by the natives to bear charmed life. The poor gentle man was, notwithstanding, killed by a tiger early in September. He went out one day and had brilliant success, slay- ing fine tiger single-handed. Four o1 five days after, news came that another tiger was lurking in the same place, about six miles from the cantonment. The new arrival at once began to dis tinguish himself by slaughtering bull locks, and Capt. Doig resolved to bring save by his own Shikaries, the hunter repaired to the spot. The savage beast was soon found, and Capt. Doig got that he had hit him in the head. His impression, however, was that the tiger had got off into the jungle not mucE hurt, and that he must beat again fol him in fresh quarter. While prepar ing to do this, Capt. Doig being at the moment alone, the enraged animal sud denly leaped from cover, and in an in
 stant seized his foe and bore him to the earth. Capt. Doig afterward said tha the onset was so swift that he never saw the beast until he himself was on tht ground, and being, as he expressed it "calmly eaten. <" A horrible struggle ensued, the "Shikaries " sprang to tho rescue, and the interpid hunter actually fought himself out of the tigers clutch es, and not only that, but managed t' destroy him. The encounter was nev ertheless fatal. Capt. Doig had thu pluck to ride back to the cantonment being lifted to his saddle for the pur pose. But he never recovered from thu shock and the frightful laceration he re ceived, and five days after breathed hi last. For men who get celebrated fo this kind of achievement it's pursuit seem to have irresistible fascination, and th' sad case of Capt. Doig has many prece dents
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
SymDtOmS of CatArrh.

Indisposition to exercise, difficulty of thinking or reasoning or concentrating the mind upon any subject, lassitude, lack of ambition or energy, discharge falling into throaG, sometimes profuse, watery, acrid, thick and tenacious mu- cous, pernlent, offensive, &c. In others a dryness, dry, watery, weak or infamed eyes, ringing in ears, deafness, hawking and coughing to clear throat, alterations death and decay of bones, scabs from ulcers, constant desire to clear nose and throat, voice altered, nasal twang, offen- sive breath, impaired or total depriva- tion of sense of smell and taste, dizzi- ness, mental depression, loss of appetite, indigestion, dyspepsia, enlarged tonsils, tickling cough, difficulty in speaking plainly, general debility, idiocy and in- sanity.
 All the above symptoms are common to the disease in some of it's stages or com plications yet thousands of cases an- nually terminate in consumption or in sanity and end in the grave without ever having manifested one-third of the symptoms above enumerated.
 No disease is more common or less understood by physicians. The proprie- tor of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy will pay $500 reward for 8 caso Of catarrh which he can not cure. Sold by drug gists, or send sixty cents to R. W Pierce M. D., 133 Seneca street, Buff, f,lo, N. Y., for it. A pamphlet free. Beware of counterfeits and worthless imitations Remember that the genuine has the words "R. V. Pierce, M. D., Sole Pro- prietor, Buffalo, N. Y.," printed upon the wrapper; also has Dr. Pierce's DOT trait, name and address on his private government stamp upon each package. 672
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
How Swedish Houses are Built in Maine.

"Only one framed house in all New Sweden P For goodness sake, how then are they made ?"-writes a cores, pondent of the Boston Post from the Swedish Colony in Maine. Mostly o1 hewn timber, neatly dovetailed together, with partitions, ceilings, and floors o1 evenly-planed cedar plank. The dwell lings erected by the State were of round, peeled logs, laid one upon another but these the Swedes found. rather chilly and disagreeable upon the advancement of cold weather, and improved them by hewing both the inside and outside walls filling in the spaces with moss, and then cedar. A matched board ceiling over head was the next addition, with a double plank, smoothly planed floor underfoot, making them both warm and neat, and to present much the same appearance as those built of hewn timber. They are all story and half high, with square pitched roofs, giving ample room for chambers, and in dimensions extensive enough to admit one large general front room good sized bedroom, and con venient pantry upon the ground floor. The windows are small, with little panes of glass, and the only outside door opens directly into the front room. The interior walls of nearly all the houses have been prettily papered by the thrifty house. wives, and with the spotlessly clean floors and ceilings look by no means un- attractive. Tables, chairs, cradles, rustic c-bedsteads, and thousand and one useful and ornamental articles appear on all sides, happily constructed by Swedish diligence and ingenuity, from curiously twisted roots and bits of board pretty patchwork quilts, plump white ruffled pillows, white covered rustic stands hold ing the family Bible, and walls hung round with sketches from the same, make up the neat attractive appointments of every bedroom. From open pantry doors gleam occt sional dishes of glass, odd china cups, antique pitcher, and heavy silver spoons /; while upon the brightly polished stoves sing merrily the shining kettles. s
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News Summary.

BALANCES in the U. S. Treasury, Coins, SS3,S17, 10S; currency, $7, ,539, 552; coin certificates, SIS, "A, 300.
 A SERIOUS railroad accident has occur red on the North Missouri Railroad, two soldiers being killed and many wounded.
 AT Kenosha, Wis, B. s. Morris shot his wife dead, and then turning the mug gle of the gun to his mouth blew out his own brains. No cause is assigned.
 THE brig B. c. Sewell of Bath, from Philadelphia for Portland, was lost about seven miles off Sandy Hook, and the captains wife and three of the crew were drowned.
 CHAMBERLAIN BRADLEY of New Yorl remarked, that man could not whispe now-a-day, without being overheard "by some newspaper cuss who would print the whisper"
 Gov. F1RcH1LD of Wisconsin ha authorized the furnishing of $3, 900 fee of lumber free of expense to every house holder who will rebuild on his lot trecent ly devastated by the fire.
 THE Pimo Indians in Arizona bav made raid on the Apaches. They kill ed thirty-five men. captured eight chil dren, and captured @ quantity of plunde taken the day previous from the white settlements.
 THE French army is soon to be uni formed anew as follows: Dark blue cal with red turban, ornamented with 8 tri color and cocks feather blue tunic with brass buttons and rod trimmings and grey trousers with red stripe.
 A BILL has been introduced in tn Tennessee House of Representatives providing that all civil cases shall be de cided by the Judge, without the inter vention of g jury, unless the parties or one of them, demand jury trial.
 IN suit brought by the widow of passenger killed by the explosion of tn Staten Island steamer Westfeld, to re cover damages, the owners of the vesse set up theplea that the passenger had n right on the boat because, under the law of New York State, Sunday travelling misdemeanor
 IT seems to be pretty certain that tn Pope intends to leave Rome shortly He has intimated his intention to M Thiers of taking up his residence il France. Thiers vainly tried to dissuad him from doing so, but, yielding a length, has placed the Castle of the Pal at the disposal of the Holy Father.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
FINANCIAL.
nxesfment Securities.

JAY COOKE & Co.,. sellkg. and recommend as
 profitable and safe investment for all casses the First Mortgage s-8O Gold Bonds. of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, bearing Seven and Three-Tenths percent gold interest tore than per oent currency
 and secured by first and only ortsaee on the entire Road and equipments, and than 28, 900 Acres of Land to e of track 800 Acres of Land to each 900 Bond. The highest current price u,il be paid for us. Flve-Twentes, and all other marketable Securities received in exchange. Pamphlets, maps and full information, we'll the bonds themselves will be furnished application by JAY COOKE & Co.,, Phila- derhia New York and Washington, and by most Bank. and Bankers throuehout the COT ntrv. "a
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
Visit to PeShtigO.

O God what a scene met my gaze on every side, says correspondent. Here came the crisis of the storm here the fire-elements, controlled by the tornado and whirlwind, made war on human hopes, hearts, and life. The half has not been told, nor never can be.
 The phenomena and results of this storm were mysteriously strange. In some places the forest trees lay in every imaginable position, while in others, were mere sticks in the hands of a great power, slashing and whipping the earth, and then made fael for the work of death. The fields, woods, barns, houses, and even the "air," was on fire, while large balls of fire were revolving and bursting in every direction, ignit- ing everything they came in contact with ; and the whole of this devouring element was driven before a tornado at the rate of mile minute. There can be no doubt that the air, strongly charged with electricity, helped on the work of destruction and death. Ex-Mayor Abner Kirby of Milwaukee, a well-known gentle man of truth and veracity, says he saw large bodies of balls of fire in the air, and when they came in contact with any thing, they would bound thirty or forty rods away. Others testify that they saw large clouds of fire burst into fragments, and in some instances great tongues of fire like lightning would issue from the dark clouds, and light upon the buildings. Pennies were melted in the pockets of persons who were but little burned. A small bell upon an engine, and new stove, both standing from twenty to forty feet from any building, were melted.
 A FLOWER MISSION. work of the ladies in carrying on the Boston Flower Mission is to distribute fruit and flowers among the sick in the poorer homes and in hospitals. Never was a more fragrant annual report. The ladies during the year have carried to the i'll and suffering 11,671 nosegays, and 673 parcels of fruit There was a particular distribution of 2,0T5 pond lilies. Outside the city 34 towns sent contributions. There is branch of the Mission in Chelsea, and another in Cam bridge And why should not aims giv- ing have its poetical side AS in every thing else, it is true that the prose ot charity is of the first importanee-it is of small use If we may use Gold smiths illustration) to send ruffies to those who have no shirts. The blankets, the fannels, the bread, the beef-tea, the coals, must have precedence but when we find ladies bearing flowers to the stricken objects of their compassion, we may be sure that the we1ghtier mat ters of relief will not be neglected. Delicate attentions and graceful minis trations show that those who promote them have fully comprehended the wants both of the body and the soul.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
SPUNKY GR1s.-The Galesburg

SPUNKY GR1s.-The Galesburg Qllinois) Register is responsible for the following: "Four of our Galesburg ladies have been among our farmers col lecting for the Chicago sufferers. In their travels they came upon farmer, who told them that he had a lot of pota- toes in the ground, and if they "were a; mind to dig 'em they, :conld have all they wanted" The offer was accepted, and the ladies,sw knew their customer. jumped nimbly from their light spring wagon, each with 2 spade in hand, and set to work The farmer stood aghast, surveying his>newAfeld hands. with un- disguised amazement. They gathered about twenty bushels, and went back yesterday for more. Before. noon to- day, the last of that patch will be com ing into town in that spring wagon. Bless their dear souls, how we, wish we were permitted to give their names.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

CAST THEM OUT.-If there are any disases which deserve the name demoniac, Dyspepsia is one of them. It racks and tears the system like veritable fiend. and renders life burden. The medi- cines of the dyspensary will not expel it. Cast it out with DR. WALKERS VEaE- TABLE VINEGAR BTTTERs. There is no form of indigestion or liver complaint that can withstand this potent tonic and alter otive. The newly discovered Cali fornia roots and herbs from which it is prepared are of more value to mankind than all the gold of the Pacific States,
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

THE purest and sweetest Cod-iver n made on the sea-shore, from fresh, ses7, Co.,, New York. It is absolutely pure and sueet Patients who have once taken it prefer it to all others. Physi- clans have decided it superior to any of the other oils in market.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
One Hundred Years Ago.

One hundred and ten years ago there was not single white man in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Then, what is the most fourishing part of America was as little known as the country around the mysterious noun tains of the moon. It was not until 1767 that Boone left his home, in North Carolina, to become the first settler in Kentucky. The first pioneers of Ohio did not settle until twenty years after this time. A hundred years ago Canada belonged to France, and the population did not exceed million and half of people. A hundred years ago the great Frederick of Prussia Was performing those grand exploits which have made him immortal in military annals, and, with his little monarchy, was sustaining single-handed contest with Russia, Austria, and France, the three great powers of Europe combined. Wash ington was a modest Virginia colonel, and the great events in history of the two worlds in which these great but dissimilar men took leading parts, were then scarcely foreshadowed. A hun dred years ago the United States were the most loyal part of the British em- pire, and on the political horizon no speck indicated the struggle which, within a score of years thereafter, estab- bIshed the great republic of the world. A hundred years ago there were but four newspapers in America Steam engines had not been imagined, and railroads and telegraphs had not entered into the remotest conception of men. When we come to look back at it, through the vista of history, we find that to the century just passed has been allotted more important events, in their bearing upon the happiness of the world, than almost any other which has elapsed since the creation.-,Sam FTaacisco Bu- letin
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
Flora.

Flowers are Natures jewels, with whose wreath She decks her summer beauty primrose sweet, That, like virgin queen, salutes the sun, Dew -diademed the perfumed pink, that studs The earth with clustering ruby hyacinth, The hue of Venus's tresses myrtle green, That maidens think 8 charm for constant love, And give night kisses to it, and so dream; Fair lily woman's emblem and oft twined Round bosoms where it's silver is unseen, Such is their whiteness downcasb violet, Turning away it's sweet head from the wind, AS she her delicate and skilled ear
 From passions tale,
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

UDoLPHo WoLFE's CELEBRATED ScHIEDAM ScHNAPPs.-The. immense popularity of the world renowned AROMATIC ScEnEDAM SoHNAPPs of Udolpho wofe, New York; has fesulted in frequent attempts of late, at counterfeiting by persons who wish to find sale for inferior article This wonderful di- uretic has been pronounced, by thousands of the leading physicians in the country, as the purest medicinal restorative offered for sale. Put up in quart and pint botles and for sale by all Druggists and GrOcers.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

When plant tree begins to decay it must needs de It cannot be revtalzed But it is not with hu- man beings A human ruin can be repaired strength ened restored, though brown leaf withered blade of grass be made again. In the autumn of hfe or even in its winter when nature to be giving way under the pressure of years is still poss b retard the of decay and to lend to moro than its wonted vgor. As a means of promoting this object Hosteters Stomach Btters unquestion- ably the most potent of all restoratives. It will not
 make the old young but it will prevent lessen sooth the inrmties which the usual accompaniments of the decline of life. For debility and lack of power from whatever arising it is the medicine that of all others before the world best deserves the of spec. In purity in invgorating properties, tons it has competitor the toncs of the phar macopoeia, among proprietary remedies Besides it's strengthening principle it possesses alternative and regulating properties of the highest order, and antbous medicine is far preferable to any of the pre- parations containing mercury. Time has shown that for physical decay debility dyspepsia, bilious disorders intermittent fever Hosteters Btters is a remedy without rival This the of the fall of the leaf let it remind the old the feeple the scky to nvigorate and regulate their systems with this great vegetable tonic and alternative.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

HIS IDEA OF Tr.-Ths Chinese mer- chants of San Francisco have oiven s1 : 296 in aid of the Chicago sufferers Tn one case amerchant addressed one of the collectors as follows "Me leadee in AZ ta, Melican man town all same haf gone -burnee up. Melican man wantee dol lar. Sometimes poor MeIican man strikee Chinaman with bilks; Chinaman no care. How muchee dollar you wanteep Hundred dollar !? Alice light. You not find enough money, oomee me again :; give another bundled. ,"
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
WINTER is now fairly upon us, and tn,

WINTER is now fairly upon us, and the teams are hastening to the lumber woods in various parts of the country. Our advice to every man who goes to the woods, be he captain, cook, teamster, or any other man, is to take along good stock of JoHTsoN's ANoDYNE L1N1MENr and PRISONS PuRaATTvE PILLS. Many months of labor GN the aggregate) may be saved by this precaution.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

BAD enough to look and feel bad your- self: but no excuse for having your horse look and feel badly when for. @ small sum you cap buy SHERIDAN s CAVALRY CONDITION POWDERS, which given in grain two or three times @ week, will make him look and feel well.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

THANKs.-Gov. Baldwin of Michigan in his proclamation appointing day of Thanksgiving says: "While we have enjoyed much happiness and been bless ed with abundant mercies, we have also been permitted to see the uncertainty of earthl lyHpossession Fin the devastating fire which has brought desolation to so many families, and suddenly deprived many citizens of the rewards ofindustry and toll. Let us thank God for the ear nest sympathy and charity which has so largely alleviated the suffering of our af- f1icfed neople. "
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

A MAN named J. Mallon has been ar rested at Clems, Marion County, Cal, for murdering his partner, named Thomas Silvas, in order to secure $6O. He compelled woman with whom he lived to assist him in sinking the body in Relinas Bay, and she revealed tLe murder.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

| SAVINGS, hard-earned, should be care fully invested For frst-class Railroad Bonds, paying you good interest, write
 to CHARIEs W. HAssLER, No: Wall Street, New York. t
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

Hoo cholera is inficting heavy dam ages on Washington County (Illinois) farmers. One farmer has lost fifty shoats and twenty-five fat hogs, and others have lost equally large lots. Along the river many farmers have been totally cleaned out.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

SEE adyertfsement of Virginia Real Estate Agency, of the. renowned Shenan- doah25 valley They have nearly 200 cheap and valuable farms for sale.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

CHICAGO. The actual money sub- scribed in all parts of the world for the benefit of Chicago amounts, so far as is known, to about $3,000,O0O. Of this sum the Relief Committee has received about one-half, or say $1, 100000. With this million and half of money they have carried on the work of housing, feeding and clothing from 3O,OOO to 4O,- 900 people since the 9th of October, aided by the contributions of provisions and goods which have also been made.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

IN Wilmington, Del, William S. Frist, g. young lawyer, committed suicide by shooting himself with pistol. Dis appointment in love and the influence of opiates and liquor is assigned as the cause,
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM

Is warranted to breakup the most troublesome Cough an incredibly short time There is no remedy that can for curing CoNsUNPTroN, CoucHs, COLDS, ASTHMA, GROUP, Sc. offered to the public and in this short time it has be- come known and apprec ated in nearly every town and village thrQphout the and the Dominion of Canadas Hundreds of thousands of bottles nuay sold and thousands of witnesses testify to its unequaed power h healing the diseases that il is commended for.
 It Is HaRmless to the most delicate Child.
 It contains no Opium I'm any form.
 It Is Sold by Medicine Dealers generally.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-24

A FORTUNE. Charles Lefevre, a popular French gentleman who, in Eng land, races his horses under the assumed name of "Mr. T. Lombard" has, it is said, just come into q fortune of over 2,50O,00O, left him by cousin whom he never saw in his life. The gentleman,in question died in this country, whither he immigrated many years since with this sum of $S2,500, which MT. Lefevre's father lent him when all his other rela- tiyes turned their backs upon him.
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MARR1AeE.is one of the great blessings of the world J. Monroe Taylors Cream Yeast Baking Powder is another.