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Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13
South American Indians.

Neither priests nor fetishes are found among the Patagonians, Puelches, and Pampeans, says writer who has been a prisoner among them. The fathers and mothers themselves transmit their rehg ion to their descendants, who scrupu- Iously observe it. This fact is the more extraordinary, because among the Kitch- jos and the Bolivians', their neiehbors, are found idols, and undoubted proofs of an interesting religion of very ancient origin. Finally, whatever may be the simplicity of their religion, the belief in 1t by the Patagonians is not the less pro- found, and of this they every instant give proofs. An Indian never eats or drinks without first having prayed to God to grant him all things necessary to his life, nor without offering him the first portion. He turns toward the sun, sent by God, when in the act of cutting off piece of meat, or pouring out lit tie water, accompanying the action with the following words, the formula being slightly varied "Ohl cachai, vita ouenetrou, reyne mapo, Frenean votrey, file aneteux, come que hiloto, come que ptocco, come que omaotu. Poyre lagan intche. hlloto elaemy 1? tefa quinie oue- sah. Hi1o, hileto tafignay." (Oh, fa- ther, great man, king of this land favor me, dear friend, every day with good food, with good water, with good sleep. I am poor. Are you hungry? Here is bad meal, Eat If you like.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13
A SWindling Case.

A very curious case has been on trial in one of the Pennsylvania courts. In 1869 8 young man made contract with Barker & Co.,, wool dealers, of Pitts burgh, to furnish about three thousand pounds of wool, representing himself to be son of one John Dinsmore, we'll know farmer living in Smith township. He then made a purchase of the wool from MT. Dinsmore, at this time repre- senting himself to be an agent of Barker & Co.,, and the wool was shipped in sacks furnished by that firm, the bill of lading showing that the shipment was from Dinsmore to Barker & Co. On the ar rival of the wool at Pittsburg it was taken from the railroad depot, and a re- ceipt given for it signed either by the enterprlslng young man who was con- ducting the business, or by the drayman employed by Barker & Co.-which of the two was a disputed point before the jury. At any rate, the wool went to the warehouse of the firm, who paid the pre- tended son of Dinsmore the sum agreed upon, after which that young man left for parts unknown. A few days after owner of the wool applied to Barker X Co.,, for his money, having been told that it would be ready for him at that time, and the discovery was made that the young man was swindler, who had deceived both parties. The farmer naturally wanted to be paid for his wool, while the wool dealers, having paid the man who has delivered it to them, quite as naturally considered that they had nothing to do with any transactions be- tween that individual and MT. Dinsmore. The latter brought suit in Allegheny District Court for the value of the wool, and, after one trial in which the jury failed to agree, gained verdict for the sum of $3, 121.71, the judge instructing the jury that as Dinsmore had consigned the property to Barker & Co.,, and the latter had received the consignment, the payment of the proceeds to any third party must be at the risk of the pur- chaser. An appea was taken to the Supreme Court.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13
Taking Things Without Asking.

When I was boy, I was playing out in the street one winters day, catching rides on sleighs, and it was great fun. Boys would rather catch rides any day than go out regularly and properly to take drive As I was catching on to one sleigh and to another, sometimes having a nice time, and ofttimes getting cut from big black whip, I at last fastened like 'barnacle to the side of a country mans cutter.
 An old gentleman sat alone on the seat, and he looked at me rather benig- nantly, as I thought, and neither said anything to me, nor swung his old whip over me; so I ventured to climb upon the side of his cutter. Another benig- nant look from the couutryman, but not word. Emboldened by his SUD- posed goodness, ventured to tumble into the cutter and take seat under the warm buffalo rode beside him, and then he spoke. The colloquy was as follows
 "Young man, do you like to ride ?"
 "Yes.'
 "It's pretty nice cutter, isn't it ?"
 "Yes, sir, it is, and nice horse draw Ing it."
 "Did ask you to get in ?' ,
 "No, sir" .-..... z-........ ....
 "Well, then, why did you get in?"
 "Well, sir, IT thought you looked so good and kind, and that you would have no objection"
 "And so, young man, because you thought was good and kind, you took advantage of that kindness, and took a favor without asking for it ?"
 "Yes, sir.
 Is that ride worth having? ?"
 "Yes, sir"
 "Well. now, young man, want to tell you two things. You should never take mean advantage of the kindness of others; and what is worth having, is worth at least asking for. Now as you tumbled into this sleigh without asking me, I shall tumble you out into that snow-drift without asking you"
 And out I went, like shot off shovel, and he didn't make much fuss about it either. I picked myself up in slightly bewildered state, but never forgot that lesson.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13
Facts and Fancies.

Where no hope is left, is left no fear.
 An honest death is better than a dis honest life.
 A druggist is not inappropriately termed the chief piller of society.
 Our own heart, and not other mems opinions, forms our true honor.
 Prefer loss before unjust gain, for that brings grief but once, this forever.
 Osceola County, Iowa, with 277, ,480 acres of land, contains not single tree.
 It is a funny thing about dentist that the more he stops the faster he gets on.
 Justice consists in doing no injury to men decency, in giving them no of fence.
 It is shameful thing to be weary of inquiry, when what we search for is ex- cellent.
 Dogs are represented to be the most skillful dentists. They insert natural teeth.
 It is unreasonable to complain because your clock stops-it can not get on with out weight.
 Facts should be put down in black and white in another colored ink they might appear incredible.
 Clara asked Tom. "What animal dropped from the clouds ?'' "The rain, dear, " Was the reply.
 It Is an encouraging sign that the doc tors and lawyers are preparing to wage vigorous war against professional abor- tionists. ..r The ReuoIsttion has discovered that women who live in seclusion, with none but women for their associates, never realize the ideal of womanly nature. In the convent, says the Reootution, woman shrivels and bleaches out into 8 soft, selfish, simpering, prayer making auto maton.
 The forests on the islands in the Mis- sissippi are full of grey squirrels. It seems these squirrels are now moving west, and the river is full of them swim ming to the Minnesota shore. The crop of nuts in Wisconsin is small, and these squirrels go where they may provide for the winter.
 There will come time when three words uttered with charity and meek ness, shall receive far more blessed re- ward than three thousand volumes writ ten with disdainful sharpness of wit But the manner of mems writing must not alienate our hearts from the truth, if it appear they have the truth.
 On the arrival of railroad train at an Illinois town recently, 8 man was ob- served to crawl out from under the ten der, with his leg crushed in terrible manner He had fallen from the engine, and although wheel passed over the limb, he chung to the tender, and was saved. He was drunk.
 The Peoria (Il. Reuie,o says: "We are getting disgusted with the Illinois river. A stranger in this country can't find it until he gets his feet wet by step ping in it. If this sort of thing keeps on, they will have to station a police man at the bridge, or else, the first thing we know, some thirsty COW will come along and drink the raging Illinois up."
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13
a Among the Shakers.

So many people are visiting the Sha- kers and telling what they saw there, that we know our readers will be pleased. to read again Artetnus Ward's visit in the same direction Artemus tells the story of his visit as follows.
 MT. Shaker," sedI you see before you a Babe in the Woods, So to speak, and he axes shelter of you"
 Way" sed the Shaker, and he led the. way into the house, another bein seIis to put my horse and wagon under kiyAr. J.. s.. f.'.--. - -. ... solum female, lookin somewhat like last years bean-pole stuck into a long mealbag, cum in and axed me was I thirst and did hunger :? To which I asserte6 "A few" She went orf, and ] endeayored to open conversation with the old man.
 + Elder; I spect 9" sed I. Way he said.
 Health's good, reckon ?'' ".-
 "Yay." ...f ...r' .l.., ..s .... Whats the wages of Elder, when he understands his bizness-or do you devote your sarvices gratooitious ?''
 't Stormy night, sir" .-..-. ,... "Yay." .-.-. ..;.-
 eff the storm continues there'n be a mess underfoot, hay ?''
 :" Yay." '':
 'tIt's onpleasant when there's a mess underfoot ?'' .t.44 ..-.- -. II "Yay," .-.s...jt.- .-n.4 .......
 eff I may be so bold, kind sir, what's the price of that pecooler kind wesket you wear, includin trimmins ?''
 "Yay.'' at- -.. . | "I pawsed mint, and then, thinkin I'd be faseshus with him and see how that would go, slapt him on the shoul- der, burst into a hearty larf, and told him that as yayer he had no Twin ekel
 He jumped up as if bilin water had been squirted into his ears, groaned rolled his eyes up lords the sealin, and sed:
 "You're a man of sin p ."
 He then walkt out of the room.
 Directly thar cum in two young Sha- 2eresses, as putty and slick lookin gals as l ever met. It is troo they was drest in meal-bags like the old one I'd met previsly, and their shiny, silky hair was hid from sight by long white caps, sich as spose female Josts wear but their eyes sparkled like diamonds, their cheeks was like roses, and they was charmin enuf to make man throw stuns at his grandmother, if they axed him to. They commenst clearing away the dishes, castin shy glances at me all the time I got excited. forgot Betsy Jane in my rapter, and sez E: | My pretty dears, how air you ?'
 "We air well, :" they solumly sed.
 "Where is the old man ?" said I, in a soft voice. ..-- .s
 "Of whom dost thou speak-Brother Uriah ?''
 "I mean that gay and festive cuss who calls me man of sin. Shouldn't t wonder | If his name wasn't Uriah." He has retired" .... ..
 "Wall, my pretty dears, " sez I, slet's have some fun. Let's play puss in the corner. What say ?"
 's Air you Shaker,'' they asked.
 "Wall, my pretty dears, I haven't ar rayed my proud form in long weskit yet, but if they was all like you perhaps I'd jine 'em. As it is, I am Shaker protemporary.'
 They was full of fun. I seed that at first, only they was little skeery. I tawt 'em puss in the corner, and sich like phase, and we had a nice time, keepin quiet of course, so the old man shouldn' t hear. When we broke up, sez I:
 My pretty dears. ear I go you have kiss at partin ?'' -a .,... .. ..,.
 '' Yay, they sed, and I yayed.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13
Building Societies Prosperous in England.

In London, there are 52,O0O members of 2,00O Building Societies which have made returns, possessing 94, ,217, 900 of assets and the number of societies is be- ieved to be really double the number stated, many very important societies being omitted in the returns. In addi- tion, there are Land Societies, which serve similar purpose, and owning G2,- 100000. The Building Societies of London alone will thus own about g1O,- 100000, divided into 1000 members, who constitute very large item in the population of the metropolis. Many of the members are of the middle class, clerks and shopmen. ...-.
 Building Societies are even more de- veloped out of London than in it. Lan- cashire alone is estimated to have 1,428 societies, with nearly 50, ,OO0 members :; but these are the imperfect returns, and the number should probably be doubled. In the town of Burnley there are 5000 members of building societies, owning about G15O, ,O00 worth of property; in Oldham there are 66 societies, each con- taining, on the average, 100 shares worth e120 each, or nearly 9800, ,OOO, which may be considered the property acquired every fifteen years; in Manchester, Ash ton, and other places, Building Socie- ties manifestly play an important part, the chief supporters, according to unan- imous testimony, being the ''mih hands. 9 It is the same in other parts of England. Newcastle, Sunderland, Liverpool, Leeds, Halifax, and Bradford have all powerful societies one society in the latter town is spoken of as having G621, 900 and another has G29O,OO
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ment on the conduct of the other. Time would tell, people said sapiently, reserving their belief as to what time would tell to themselves.
 Six months passed, and then Theo Bligh received those letters of which mention has been made. One was from Madge, and contained these words:
 "Your uncle has promised to explain everything. need only say that l shall always be your faithful friend, Madge Dundee"
 The other was from his uncle, and con tained a free forgiveness, (this was only implied, not coarsely volunteered and a full account "Come back and win what I have lost, and as love you as my son, so will I love her as my daughter" That was something like an invitation from a defeated to successful lover
 Once more fate was against things right ing themselves in the clear and good way that was made so open. Theo had by this time taken a situation in a mercantile house in New York-a situation of trust, which he could not hastily quit, or place another man in rashly. Great interests were involved in it, which he could not endanger by his absence for a year at least. But life was bright to him again, and he bore the delay bravely, having illimitable faith in the girl he loved and in himself. Had she not gallantly won this faith, by avowing her love for him, and losing the richer man and the better posi- tion by the avowal? Had she not, of her own free will, written to him those few sweet words of promise? Small wonder that he could live contentedly through the present, when such future loomed before him.
 At last he was free-free to go home and win his bride, and obtain personal which love had made him commit. Fate one, and in fortnight he was down at the Chase, grasping his uncle's hand. "And now you know what my next move will be-" he said, when the greetings were over, subduing his own gladness as much as he could, out of respect for the sorrow by which his uncle had bought it "What is the matter?" he added in alarm seeing a change in the kind cordial face that was bent on him. "You know I have come to ask her to be my wife" "I have borne an awful grief and disap- pointment, but I'd bear 1t again rather than have to tell this to you, my boy You have stayed too long,"
 Good heaven? is she dead?''
 Not dead, but as lost to you as if she were and you must go back, and she must never hear you have come, or she will be true to herself, pityful and overland, and like woman generally, shall I say She is married; you have stayed too long,
 It did not kill him, and it did not send him to the bad, convenient locality to which tiction-writers frequently consign their tilted heroes. But it dulled his life and robbed him of his belief in the good ness and fidelity of women.
 Notwithstanding which he forgave her, and was friendly with her in the after years; and though her fckleness had earned his contempt, he never paid the debt. And so poetical justice was not awarded to the " fragrant Airt" Bonnie Dundee, who would have been better woman if she had not been so thorough a | one
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13
Art and Nature.


 entered ducal palace st e,,.. A palace stately and old -'1'' Si'' It's vast saloons were glowing ll.- 3'' ''ft With marble, and rich with gold. r'' On the tables, in tender mosaic,
 Were marvellous fruits and flowers; On the walls were Poussin's landscapes, With their sunshine and shaded bowers, And in the vase before me ... Were roses white and red; I stopped to welcome their fragrance, But found them waxen and dead. Then forth from the lofty window, stepped into living green; Where the stone-Pines stood around me, And I said, 'srake the costly splendor- Take the wonderful triumphs Of art But give me living Nature. --i =- '' Which speaks to my soul and heart. "These works of men are noble, In each fair Italian form; But Gods are wherever the sun goes up, Or the shades of light come down." Let wise men on the anvils Of study, fashion out truth; But religion is sent to each humble soul, Win it's word for age and youth. God comes in silent blessings, .IE s. Like dew and rain from above, -.. In whatever place pure heart longs For goodness and light and love.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13
An Anecdote of Everett.

In his speech at the Amherst semi centennial commencement Professor Park said "I have recalled this after noon scene which occurred thirty-six years ago, on the day preceding the commencement. Edward Everett then delivered the oration. In the midst of the oration he uttered one sentence which called forth bursts of applause.
 'sI will read that sentence Before the admiring student of nature has re- alized all the wonders of the world, let him sit down and know the universe in which he lives, by examining the races of animals disporting themselves in their representative ocean-a drop of water.
 ss After that sentence. it appeared as if all Amherst College would not cease to clap their hands and stamp their feet. and yet you seem to be unmoved by the recital. Now the question comes, what is the reason. The reason is found in the studied artlessness of Edward Ev- erett.
 While he was on the point of speaking the words, drop of water, he turned carelessly and saw glass of water on the table. He put his finger in the glass, and drop of water was suspend ed therefrom. I have it on the best authority that six or seven weeks before that oration was delivered, Everett wrote letter to friend in Boston asking him whether so bold 8 gesture would be proper"
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13

MARKING. recent death of the King of Siam and the ascension of anew ruler has brought to notice curious custom which is peculiar to the Siamese nation It is called " marking the peo- ple." Every male subject of the Gov ernment must elect Government official whom he will recognize as his marker, and then must have '' a mark" made on the back of one of his wrists indicating the department to which he is attached
 All persons thus marked are liable to be called upon to render personal service in the department to which they belong. with the people, and at such times as it is to be enforced the greatest vigilance is required on the part of the Govern ment officials to prevent 8 general emi- grafton from the country of those subject to the mark.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13

SUMMER HOUSES IN HoI1AND.-In al- most all the gardens in Holland is built kind of summer-house, generally paint ed in bright, glaring colors, looking like an immense flower. No matter how small the plot of ground may be, it is sure to be laid out in innumerable little beds of fanciful design. which are filled with the most grogeoas-hued tulips, and in the middle is placed one of these arbors. Some quaint name, like "Abode of Love-" or Hearts Rest, :" is inscribed over the door, and within it, at the cool of the evening, may be seen it's owner slowly pufing his pipe and gazing complacently at his flowers or blinking at the reflection of the sun set in the sluggish water of the omni- present canal. Perhaps you'll find two old chaps in there, their portly forms dimly visible through the cloud of smoke, while their conversation will consist of occasional monosyllables ut tered between slow whiffs.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13

: DISCOVERY OF ANCIENT RELICS IN MA1NE.-The Brunswick Telegraph speaks of the discoveries at Pemaquid. These discoveries were made on the Lewis farm, the Western fort, so-called, in re- lation to which there is not even tradi- tion, much less recorded history. The Pemaquid people being thoroughly aroused, have been turning up the soil within the last four weeks, and have un- earthed faced wall extending from the shore Westward in the direction of the terrace which faces to the North, toward the tan-pit, from which, within few years, bits of leather have been taken. A perfect axe also has been discovered with an eye for the handle (unlike that for modern axes) fitted like the eye for hoe handle. Bits of blue crockery, glass, and tiles, for house roofs, have been taken from the soil. Now ali these arti- cles have an age in which they were used, and when that is determined, after careful investigation, the period of Pema- quid settlements may possibly be ap- proximated.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13
'' Yay," they sed, and I yayed.

LOVE IN JAn.-A rather singular affair took place a day or two since at the Kings County Jail, N. Y. MT. Charles Slater, alias Lawrence Coffney, is con- fined therein, and is said to be notori- ous river thief who was arrested in the Eastern District, where it is alleged he was caught in the act of stealing. Miss Adelaide Alexander, of New York, called at the jail to see Cofey, and after pro- tracted interview concluded to get mar ried to him. She went at ohce for a clergyman, who returned with her, and the twain were made ''one flesh and one blood" in presence of the keeper. She was allowed to remain longer than the rules allowed, and when notified by the keepers that she must leave she got angry, declared that she was Coffey's lawful wife and would not leave without him. She swore she would release him or die in the attempt. She was elected by force and came there again on the next evening, wlen she threatened to pull down the jail if her husband was not released. She was finally secured and is now 8 raving maniacat the Station
 house. She will be sent to the Lunatic Asylum at Flatbush. It is stated that she loved Coffey dearly, but did not know that he followed the calling of a river thief ... ..-.- , ... .;.. ..,.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13

It does not follow because you bail g friend out that you need treat him like water.
Connecticut western news., 1871-10-13

HUNT's Cow.-One of our neighbors, was suspected, few days since, of watering his milk Men were employed to watch the large milk can for several mornings. Finally they caught him in the early twilight pouring water from the pump into the can. Some town wags took the case in hand. At twelve o'clock they crept up to his back-door, smash and exclaimed
 ''Mr. Hunt, your best COW is Echok- ing?''
 ssGreat Heavens p cried he hastily pulling on his trowsers, and rushing up the hill to the barn. -
 Nobody was to be seen-the coVs Wete all standing in the moonlight chewing their quids, and Hunt returned too mad to swear.
 The next morning when he went Co get a pail of water, he fQ0nd acobbIe stone in the pump-and We are glad to say has since ceased to water his milk
 THE MILK BUSINESS. profits of the milk businesssin Boston are said to be enormous. One contractor is stated to have realized $75,0OO in ten years, and could now dispose of his contracts for $2O, 900 additional. Even the poor milkmen who drive from door to door in the gray of the morning are compen- sated for cold fingers and blue noses by the handsome profits they make, $10O bonus per can being the price usually received by the party selling out his route. At this rate milkman selling one hundred cans would realize the round sum of $1O,OO0.