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Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10
Sharon.

sharon.
 Your correspondent, ''Visitor," for sev- eral weeks kept you so we'll posted in mat ters of interest from this village that l, being especially busy have kept silent, taking it for granted that he would con- tinue in we'll doing, but for the three weeks past we have been entirely neglected in your columns, although several items of interest should have been forwarded. It is not now too late perhaps to make mention of the Golden wedding of Gen. Charles F.. Sedgwick, which was celebrated over three weeks ago. The General is so widely known throughout the county as an emi- nent member of the legal fraternity, and so generally esteemed as Q man of sterling qualities, that the event naturally brought together large concourse of friends. The reception was held during the afternoon and evening, in the same room in which the marriage ceremonies were performed 50 years ago, and during that time the happy twain have lived in the same house with the exception of a short interval, during which they occupied the house ad' joining. The General issued specia order the day preceding, forbidding any presents to. be made, but their tiiends ven tured to disobey in part, construing tho order us. not referring to Mrs $. to whom number of valuable gifts were presented We understand the General was strongly inclined to court martial the ring leaders but finally forgave them on receiving satis factory assurance that they would be more attentive to orders in future. We under stand that since the wedding, a valua6l, gold headed cane has hcen presented t' the General by his friends, as slight to ken of their respect and esteem. w.
 would say in conclusion, that the Gener" and his estima,le wife, are yet hale an' hearty and bid tair to outslrip many ot younger ones in the race of life. Lon! may they live. AJAX.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10

A NEW USE FOR PAPRR.-ln China and Japan, paper clothing has long been worn by the inhabitants and so cheaply can it be produced. that serviceable paper coat costs only ten cents, while a swhole suit of the same material is limited to twenty-fiv cents. Heretofore paper has been worked up among civilized nations into collars, cuffs, frllls, and similar minor articles but by recent English invention really ser viceable paper fabric has been prepared, from which tablecloths, napkins, handker- chiefs, psntaloons, curtains, shirts, petti- coats, and other articles of dress, together with imitation blankets and bed furniture, lace and fringe, imitation leather, etc, can be made very, cheaply. The substances used in preparing this fabric are both vege- table and animal, and comprise mixture of wool, silk, flax, jute, hemp and cotton. Reduced to fine pulp and bleached, and then felted by means of machinery, the material thus obtained produces fabric of wonderful hexlbility and strength, which can be sewed together, and with as strong Q seam and as we'll as any cloth. The articles made from this mixture are said not only to be very serviceable, but to so resemble cloth, linen, or cotton as to defy the closest scrutiny. .,.'..
 A set of paper car-wbeels, on one of the Pullman cars running to Jersey City, have run over l60, 900 miles of track, and worn out entirely one set of steel tires, which have been replaced. The ordinary wheels, it is said, will only run 60, 900 miles.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10

NEW MARROW GAUGE RAILRoADs-The following railways are in progress with a gauge of three feet six inches: Queensland, Australia, Government Railway, 222 miles i; railway from Congeveram to Arconum, India, l9 miles; Toronto, Gray and Bruce Railway, Canada, 90 miles; Toronto and Nipissing Railway, Canada, lOs miles i; Government Railway of Norway, l0l miles. Locomotives used, Goods engine and ten der, 20 tons weight, 8 wheels. of which are coupled; passenger engines and ten ders, l6 tons weight in running order, wheels, of which are coupled and tank engines, about Is tons weight, wheels, 4 Of which are coupled. Rolling-stock out side width of cars vary from feet 6 inches to feet. The speed varies from 12 to 25 miles per hour, including stoppages. Such railways in India and Norway cost from $l2,OOO to $l4,0OO per mile, including engines, cars and all equipments necessary. Cost of working about same per ton as on ordinary railways.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10
COrnwnll.

Cornwall.
 A little son of Wm. Bennett met with q sad accident one day last week, while en gagged in playing with an ax. He severed nearly the whole of his left hand at his wrist, which may prove as warning to small boys to let axes alone.......T The fol- lowing are the particulars of an attempt to rob the Post office in this place. Two young men passed through the village, and looked at the said office in manner that to the police suggested burglars and accor- dingly number of young men volunteered to guard the building, and with the aid of shot guns revolvers base ball bats &c. to deal out summary punishment to any one who prowled about the premises. If any one had desire to carry off pound of lead inside of himself, he could have had the opportunity very easy by passing across the stoop of the building, as the guns all had "fox charges" in them. After waiting till the sun rose, without an attempt to punish burglar, they retired to their homes satisfied with their first experience as the vigilance committeeman am happy to see that the Colonel is going to do some- thing on tue roads. 'Better late than never" as X. Y.Z.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10
State Elections Last Tuesday.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK.
 The Republicans of New York state claim majority of l5,0oo, also that the senate stands 26 republican and demo. cratic. There was no election of gover. nor.
 MAssACHUsETTs.
 The vote in 2S4 towns in Massachusetts stands as follows Washburn, republican, 69, ,063; Adams, democrat, 44,799; Cham. berlin, labor reform, 5,9os; Putnam, pro hibitory, 5,9lO.
 NEW JERSEY.
 New Jersey has elected Joel Parker, democrat, governor, over Cornelius Walsh, republican, by from 8, 1000 to 5000.
 MARYLAND.
 Maryland elected w. P. Whyte, demo. crat, for governor, over Jacob Tome, re. publican, and also elected legislature largely democratic, and a democratic at torney general and controller.
 WISCONSIN. .-. As we go to press, the returns from Wisconsin are not sufficient to enable us to decide how the state has gone. Both parties claim victory, and so we might as well say for Illinois; Minnesota; Yer ginia and Mississippi. E" ..... .-.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10

HE KNEW. said little urchin to his father, the other day, T saw prin. ter go down the street just now"
 Did you, sonny9 How did you know the person was printer?"
 Because do, pa."
 ''But he might have been 8 carpenter, blacksmith, or shoemaker" .... .-
 "Oh, no, papa he was printer-likely an eaitor-for he was guawing bone, and had no stockings on. The crown was ou, of his hat, and his coat was all torn. l am certain be was printer"
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10

A WHALING FLEET LosT.-The whaling industry of New England which received so severe blow from the discovery of petroleum few years since, has received another in the loss of nearly tue whole Arctic fleet early Tn September. No less than thirty-three vessels were crushed by ice-foes and bergs, and the crews narrowly escaped with their lives. Most of the ships were from New Bedford, but some New London and Norwich men were pecuniarily interested in the fleet. tN. @.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10

Some two hundred horses of Bsrnum's hug show have been taken to New Milford for wintering. The veteran snowman closed his exhibitions at Harlem last Saturday, and made public presentation of gold medals to Messrs. w. o. Coop. and D. Costello. his business manager and eques- trian director. He will. however, reopen his exhibition at the Third Avenue rink, N. Y., about Thanksgiving, for SIX weeks, for which privilege he pays George Wood, the proprietor of the museum. 9i5,000.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10
Norfolk

Norfolk.
 Many of the good people of Norfolk were highly scandalized by the passing through town of construction train ot the Conn. Western R. R. on Sunday morn ing while the bells were ringing for devine service. Many others however, managed to jump op the tram, and had e delightful trip to and across Whiting river, returning at about half-past one with thirteen loaded cars, which the "Winstcd" had no difficulty in drawing up the steep grades between East. Canaan and Norfolk, exceeding in many places, 30 feet to tue mile. Sunday seemed on the whole to have been day of surprises to Norfolk people in more ways than one. Shortly after divine ser vice had commenced and just after sing ing. lhc pastor and congregation were as founded to see gentlemanly appearing man in the rear part of the church, aris, and request permission to speak for mo mept. and without waiting launched out into q harangue, advertising lecture or show t' be given by himself on Monday evening and as he expressed it, tickets 50 cents child,en 20 cents; and money refunded i any one was dissatisfied. To express tht surprise and disgust of tho congregation this unseemly affair, is simply impossible the general verdict seems to be that th' man was either knave or fool, possibly little of both. He probably thinks it cheap way of advertising, but have my doubts as to it's being profi,able..... .Botl dcpots for this station are covered ant ready for the roofs, which arc to be i'm mediately put on. ......We notice the return of Capt. John A. Shepard, who has beer spending some time at South Orange, N. J. and although Norfolk hills are cold ana bleak throughout the winter, still we notic' that all who from business or pleasure journey,ng from it, seem glad to return, ant seem happiest here, for you know Mir Editor, that "Home sweet Home, be i ever so humble, there's TO place ike hone. l lN- '. .rr '- SvrT. aR. .RRA
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10

ENLARGED. The Litchf field Enqsirercame to us last week enlarged to az eight column paper. It is printed in new type and ap- pears well. We congratulate Brother Hick- OK on this evidence of prosperity. ..-..
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10
Ao1l1e Melus.

s*s We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10
Tax Payers of Salisbury.

MR. EDrToR. Below is list of the tax payers in Salisbury, for the year 1871, who pay tax of over $5O,OO. In the fractional parts of dollar in this statement, where the amount is under 50 cents. 1t is deducted, and when it exceeds that amount, enough IS added to make even dollars. The tax was 10 mills on dollar, and the sum raised by the tax was $2O GOO.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10

Eg-It has been ascerlained by actual mea surement, that there are sixty mics of steets embraced in the burned district in Chicago.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10
HOUSATONIC RAILROA !
 TIME TABLE.

Stnge Connections.
 With 0.30 a. m train from Bridgeport, and ga. m. train from Pittsfeld.
 At Stcpney. for Monroe, Tuesdays, Thnrsdays,
 and Saturdays. At NevtOxvn. for South Britain, daily. New Milford. for Roxbury, '" " Sherman, Tuesdays, Thurs .. days, and Saturdays. "Ltchffed Mondays, We'd
 nesdaye and Fridays. At Cornwall Bridge. for sharon, daily. West COrmw0l1. Goshen, Polls Village. Millerton. '" CnmaOm. Winsted. v RnrrfhRt0m. New Marlboro, :" Monterey, Tues days, Thursdays. and Saturdays, Lee. r,.f for Otis, daily Pittsfields Hancock
 H. w FRANKLIN, Supt'.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10
HunsSvkRhes

AuntSvhhbes
 The lecture Wednesday night of last week, in the Congregational church in South Canaan, drew a full and attentive audience, and was, judging by this fact, a decided success. One of the principle objects of attending this lecture, was not only to hear, but to see "Josh. had imagined him to be a tieshy man. below the medium height; erect in his person and possessing a certain numerous peculi' arity in his features. Not so however. "Josh" is above the medium size, stoop shouldered and spare in countenance; his tout ensemble being more like that of hard working student, who could move you to tears quicker than to laughter Al Joshs writings are very funny, so is his delivery. He embelishes 1t with, grea' many appropriate oddities, so that when he tells you that 'the best thing on miyk is th, cream" you would certainly laugh at hi' comical gravity of countenance, if not a the words am not advertising for Josh only telling what saw as saw 1t. TIBI.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10
DIE O.

At North Canaan, Nov. and, John Adam, aged | s6 years.
 At Amenia, on the Sd inst, Henry Rundall. aged D years.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10
sORN.
VI AR RE Q.

In this town, Oct. 18th, daughter to Richar, Ramsey.
Connecticut western news., 1871-11-10

In Amenia, Oct. 2sth, by the Rev. A. K. Parker, Robert McCarrick, of Lakeville, Conn, to Amy Hanson. of Amenia, formerly ol St. Andrews.
 At South Amenia. Oct, 3l. 1871. by Milo E. Win chester. Esq, John H. Sterling, of Cornwall, Conn.,, to Elen Jane Thayer, Of sharon, Ct.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-14
Manchester Items.

"a CHESTERFIELD CoURT.-The quarterly
term of the county court met on yesterday.
The grand Jury was sworn in, and quantls
tv of civil business transacted. The court
will probably be in session all this week.
Among the most important cases to engage
its attention are those of the Chester
prisoners, Carr VS.. Brooks, town OF Man
chester VS.. Hogan, the men who robbed b.
n. Conner. The docket is full, but Will be
materially decreased this term. ,4..s.s, -
It Is rumored that Brooks, the negro VINO
shot Mr.. Tbos. Smith, has lett the. state.
He was bailed in the sum OF Sl5O ct enc last
quarterly term. Jake White was his Sc
curity. .,...... .ii.e ssfs.
The FREsH.-The rise in the river was
so great as to cause O suspension OF opera
tions in all of the mills along the canal on
Yesterday. A portion Of Mayo's trestie-
work was carried away, but 1t VIII not
seriously retard operations. }31 1
PAINFUL AccIDENT.-Mrs.M Mary A: LANG,
one of our most estimable citizens, had the
misfortune to break her ankle on Sunday:
Although suffering greatly, we are pleased
to state that her condition is improving
REy1yAL.-A revival Of religion is in pro.
cress at the Baptist Church. Large ana
| attentive audiences are nightly In atteha-
ance, and much interest 1s manifested. ser
vices every night this week.
TIE MEETING To-NIsHT.- BY reference
To our advertising columns, it Will be seen
that there will be q meeting tonight OF the
citizens of Manchester in opposition TO Inc
Iocation of the bridge, as decided by the
Commissioners and endorsed by the trus-
tees, The meeting will take place at IN
| o'clock on the market square. ILL.,. n =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-14

MONTHLY MEETING OF THE METHODIST
SUNDAY SCHOOL SoCIETY.-The regular
monthly meeting ewas held at Trinity
church Sunday afternoon last at 3h O'Clock.
VIM. Willis, jr., president, in the chair.
The meeting was opened with singing by
Trinity school, and prayer by Rev. John
Bayley. 40 -
The exercises were more than usually
interesting, the committee having deter
mined to give the audience treat In the
form of Sunday-school music. For this
purpose the whole school was placed in the
body OF the church, and eight girls selected
to occupy the altar. An hour was spent
in singing Sunday-school music Of the most
eminent composers, consisting OF three
solos, four duets, and five or six choruses,
which was appreciated and enjoyed by the
audience. The young girls and all the
school deserve praise for the interest they
take, and the careful and handsome style
in which they performed the parts assigned
them.
Rev. Mr.. Garland, pastor, then addressed
the meeting, taking as bis text the title OF
one of the hymns, "Dare to do right"
He explained the text, and made q very
practical and forcible application OF the
principles set forth by the language OF the
hymn.
Mr.. Asa Snyder then related an incident
suggested by the hymn, "No book is IKE
the Bible" showing the value OF sunday.
school instruction and the adaptation OF
the principles OF the Bible to every condi'
ton Of life.
The following summary of reports was
submitted by the superintendent: -
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Officers and
Teachers.

Major Robert Stiles, of the Grace.street
Presbyterian Church, upon invitation Of
the president, delivered an interesting ad-
dress, and was followed by Rev. H. Lansing
The following resolution was adopted
after remarks by Rev. DR.. Burrows, Rev.
Fl. T.. Burrows, Rev. N. w. Wilson, J. B.
Watkins, and T. J. Evans:
" ResolUed, That the Rev. Geo. A. Peltz,
of Philadelphia, editor of the Baptist
Teacher, be invited to visit Richmond at
such time as may suit his convenience, to
deliver an address before mass meeting OF
the schools connected with this association,
and that the president of the association be
requested to communicate to MIR. Peltz the
action of this meeting, and to take such
steps as will increase the usefulness of the
proposed meeting"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-03-14

3 PREsENrNENTs By GRAND JuRY OF HENRI.
co CoUNTY.--Before the adjournment vi the
Grand Jury of Henrico County Court, on
Saturday, they made the following present.:
ments ~ s,s !, ..t ...,st r;Es,,-, ts.ss5
g: George johnson, for violation Of the.
election laws. ~
Abner White (white man) and Sally. Rob
inson (negess), for lewdly and lasciyiously
cohabiting together. .5rss,. {.
Abner, White (white many and Selma
Robinson (negressl, for same offence.
Geo. Rhodes, for obtaining property I'M
der false pretenses. Htl5 ~ rs e;
Thos. Stewart {negro), for IN assault and
battery on Nancy Roper. -;
The unlawful detainer docket was dis
posed of on yesterday. The civil docket
viii be called this morning. y&sfa 1yf{
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A. n 4 TUESDAY, NORM MARCH II, 1871.

ty /; and this action your petitioners respect
fully request the council to take after recon
5idering the vote of Monday last on the re-
port Of the Committee on Light.
at the same time, that there may be no
that your petitioners should declare that,
IL. the committee had conferred with them
as they did with Messrs. Tanner & Co:
after opening the bids, they would have
been willing then, as they are now, to take
the contract on. the specifications it is pro-
posed Messrs. Tanner & Co. should
work ON, at o saving to the city of 81, 900,
say for the sum Of $4,000.
JOSEPH r. ANDERSON,
f. I. GLASGOW,
ARCHER ANDERSON, "
-. r. ARCHER,
'' r. S. ARCHER, y
For the Tredegar Company.
TALBOT & SoEs.
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COOK & LAUGHToN will sell at No. $40 Broad
sHeet at 10 A. NJ, boots, shoes, trunks, &C.
p.BoWMAN will sell at his wsrerooms. at 1oA
- NJ, large lot Of boots, shoes. cIothing, fur.
nlshiug goods, hats, &c. s0''"s' - : !
THOMAS W. KEEsEE viii sell at yar,na =, n
a. ID, horses mules, cows, hogs, steam engine.
farming implements, furniture, &c. : !,
RICHARDSON d co. will sell on the premises.
a4h and o streets, Of y P. M, new framed
nniiding, three acres Of land. horse, cows, &c.
LYME & BROTHER will sell on the premises, at
4so'clock, o suburban farm and residence, con-
tanning three acres of land. Also, at the same
hour. one acre OF land, with dwelling and or.
chafd. Also, 1T i2 H., large brick building
+ on the corner OF Grace and It'll streets.
COOK &c LAUGHTON will sell 8. their rooms, at
10 O'Clock. large assortment OF household
furniture, carpets, mantels, stoves, &C.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
or other Local Matters see Sd page.
CITY COUNCIL.

A called meeting Of the City Council was
held last evening to consider what action
should be taken upon petition Of the
Tredegar Company and Talbot s. Sons COM
plainmg that the contract for building the
new gasholder had been improperly award.
ed to. William E. Tanner 6 Co. Present (:
Messrs. English (President), Allen, Bran
nan, Davis, Flourn0y, Fogarty, Greanor,
Higgins, jenkins, Kerse, Kent, Laube,
Lehman, Lipscomb, Mayo, Moses, Prince,
Sloan, Smith, Strauss, Scott, Todd, and
Wynne.
The petition having been read, tit ap-
pears in full! in another column, Mr.. Laube
moved that the vote of the Council by
which the action of the committee in award
ing the contract to Tanner g. 60. was ap.
proved be reconsidered.
The motion to reconsider was lost, only
six voting in the affirmative.
MIR. Wynne then stated that the petition
before the Council contained as many false
hoods, gilded with truth, as any paper of
the size he had ever seen, and at the proper
time he proposed to ventilate it thoroughly
and show wherein it is false. @ 80.
Gen. Anderson, of the Tredegar Com
pany. asked leave to address the Council !;
and leave being granted, he said he hardly
knew how to answer the remarkable and
unwarranted charge made by the member
who had just taken his seat. he would,
however, hurl the sIanderous imputatfons
OF falsehood back in his teeth.
Mir. Wynne said he had not thrown any
imputation upon the character of any gen.
tleman signing the paper, but he did mean
to assert that the paper abounded in false
.hoods-whether. wilful or not, he was not
prepared to say. ., ~ .
: Judge Guild here desired to say word to
the Council on behalf Of the petitioners.
Mr.. Sloan objected. He thought there
was no question before the Council, and it
was not in order to hear anybody. 4
Mr.. Kent submitted a motion, which
would bring up the whole subject for dis
cussion, to the effect that the matter be re-
committed.
Mr.. Wynne again took the floor. He was
totally opposed to reopening the subject,
and {" giving the other bidders the benefit
Of Tanner & Co.'s brains" .@2.
Mr.. Kents motion was lost. E.
Mr.. Kent then moved that Mr.. Tanner
be granted leave to make a personal eXpla-
nation; but Mr.. Sloan objected, and the
leave was not granted.
Adjourned 81.