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Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

HARD ON AUTHORS. Five tons of new books by one author came to an old junk shop in New York short time ago they did not live to get even rest on the bookstore shelves, and the poor author, who had wasted years in the work, which he had fondly believed would yield him fame and fortune, subsequently died in mad-hosue. Recently, another disap- pointed author sold nine tons of his books-the product of great labor and cost-at six cents per pound.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

The East Haddam AdUertiser says that down in Saybrook all the girls are called Sissey" unless they weigh one hun dred and seventy,fve pounds,
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08
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Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08
American Cheese in England.

The Utica Herald reports The cheese which we sent to Englaud in the fore part of the season was much of 1t too green when shipped, and arrived in bad condition. Some of our hot weather cheese also disappointed the receivers, but our later make has been excellent. A Utican who is interested in our dairy ing interest, and is now soiourning in England, writes a private letter from London, from which we are kindly per- mitted te extract He says: American cheese, this Fall, am happy to say, is excellent. There is only Q small quan- tity of Cheddar that can beat it. On this trip I have been to Cheltenham, Glouces- ter, Hereford, and Swindon. l saw very large amount of American cheese. In fact, it is to be seen in abundance all through England. In London and its suburbs every grocer and butter el-dealer's is full of our cheese. The price is so low, and it is so much better in quality this year than it ever has been, and they have all dealt freely in it, and laid in all the stock they could raise. One cheese monger here in London, at the first news of the Chicago fire, asked me if thought it would raise the price of cheese much. If I thought it would, he should buy all he could, even though the price had ad- vanced little. He was making a capi- tai thing out of what he had, which was 4d. per pound net profit. He said, "I tell you it is capital cheese and if the Americans go on like this, they will have the whole cheese market"
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

To FARMERS. all the dreary places, deliver us from the dreary farm houses, which so many people call home. Bars for front gate l; chickens wallowing before the door; pig-pens elbowing the house in the rear scraggy trees never cared for, or no trees at all no cherry shrubs no neatness no trimness. And yet, 8 lawn, and trees, and neat walk, and a pleasant fence around it, don't cost great deal. They can be secured little by little, at odd times, and the expense hardly felt. And if the time comes when it is best to sell the farm, fifty dollars so invested, will often bring back five hundred. For a man is brute, who will not insensibly yield to higher price for such a farm, when he thinks of the pleasant surroundings it offers to hls wife and children. Farmers, beautify and adorn your farms set out orchards, shrubbery, shade trees lay off lawns ]; build good fences; put up good gates, and paint or whitewash your outhouses and fences.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

NEW YORK BEeGARs.-The family beggars of New York gre imposters, if we may believe correspondent who has been writing of them. A wretched- looking man, apparently blind, and with his head carefully bound up with clean bit of muslin, can be often seen in the streets slowly turning the handle of a diminutive organ, while in bis lap lies an infant fast asleep, through the effects of morphine, and two other children, carefully selected for their ages, on either hand. Careless people, who are charit- ably disposed, frequently drop penny in the box standing on the organ, though few imagine that the whole thing is ran imposture The man is far from being blind, and the children are hired by the day. The writer once pointed out the group to policeman, as they sat in front of the Times Office, and it was startling to see the sudden change effect ed by his interference. The man regain ed his ey esight in 8 marvellous manner, the children became awake, and all four shuffled off in great fear of an arrest.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

CHINESE JEA1oUsY.-The Chinese are the most jealous people in the world. They consider it sacrilege for man to look with anything like steady gaze at their wives. When 8 Chinaman's wife is so sick as to require physician, she must not look at him. Around her wrist is fastened silken cord one end of which is held by the physician, who must not touch her hand or person :; but ascertain the state of his patients health from the almost imperceptible tremble of the pulsations as indicated by the cord. No people in the world have such an antipathy to girl babies, while none more reverence their moth CTS
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

THE PERSIAN FAMNE.-The latest mail news from the East is neither en- couraging nor hopeful. The famine still continues its ravages, and the most heart-rending stories are told of the suf- ferings of the people in Persia. During the month of August the miseries of the inhabitants of Yezd have increased rather than abated, owing to want of employ ment and the lack of means to obtain the necessary wants of life. The pecu- liar geographical position of Persia ren- ders it an easy prey to calamities like that which is now desolating the coun- try. Short yield and decreased crops are always sure to be felt by the inhabi- tants, and when, like the present, ter rible visitation falls upon them, and they are in no adequate manner prepared for it, terrible misery is sure to result in con- sequence.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

GEN. S1cKIEs was married to Miss Creach, at Madrid, and started for New York immediately,
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08
A Lesson in Geography.

In late report of the Secretary of the St. Louis Newsboy's Home, is the fol lowing: During one of their class les sons in geography, each lad in his turn was required to give the name of three European countries until all had been named. The first boy responded by saying England, Ireland and Scotland the second followed with France, Prussia, and Russia the next boys geographical knowledge was evidently limited, for he gave in perfect seriousness Carondelet, Kirkwood, and Chicago" although with half doubtful air. "No, no," said the class master of the evening, "name three of the countries in Europe" The boy looked at the floor, and then at the ceiling, in state of perplexity. A boy behind 5 the other quietly, whispers, " Hungary, say Hungary" "No, I shan't, you're hungary hungary ain't no country" :sYes it is, you numskull, say Hungary. With this gentle prompt ing Hungary was said. "Yes, now an- other" Prompter behind whispered "Turkey.". "Go on with yer, turkey ain't no country" "Yes it is, thick head, say Turkey" Turkey was said very doubtfully. 'Yes, that's right, Hungary and Turkey ; that's two now another, I want you to name three. ," Boy gave an appealing side look full of confidence to his prompter, who whis- pered "Goose, say Goose" "Goose," shouted the student of geography, as if he'd known it all his life to be the name of country in Europe. Roars of laughter from all present greeted this answer, much to the confusion of the student, who finally created diversion by attempting to make geographical re- searches with his fist about the polar re- gions of his pronpter. In the midst of confusion the class was therefore brought to close, but " Hungary, Turkey, and Goose" will be long remembered by many present.
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

THE D1FFERENcE.-Talki temper ance, and resolving in favor of it-on pa. per-are two very different things. At least, soS<thinks Col. Higginson, who af- ter the teetotal plank had been voted in the Woman's Rights platform, observed: Women, as whole, are favorable to tenn perance; but how is it in your gilded parlols on New Years Day, where cham pagne is offered from beauty's hand A gentleman once said to me, "I would rather face battery than lady who asks me to take glass of wine"
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

A RACE WITH PANTHER.-In Penn sylvania, a few days ago, boy of four teen years, living in Rockton, Clearfeld County, made Q narrow escape from a panther. While on his way to the tun- neT on an errand, in Union Township, he was startled by low and heavy growl nearly overhead. Upon looking up he saw panther perched on tree, about thirty feet from the ground, which was wagging it's tail in anticipation of spring ing upon it's prey. No sooner did the boys eyes meet the panther than it gave a loud and very piercing yell, and leap ed to the ground. This sudden, bold, and noisy demonstration on the part of the panther, frightend the colt which the boy was riding, and it took to flight at full speed-th panther keeping close to its side and about neck to neck, giving an occasional fierce yell, which seemed to add speed to the colts feet. After running in this manner about thirty or forty rods, the panther gave up the chase,
Connecticut western news., 1871-12-08

STRANGE BUT TRUE.-A young lady re- siding in Paterson, Putnam county, re- ceived through that post-ofice, a few weeks ago, small package neatly and very securely sealed. Upon opening it she perceived box, in which, to her ut ter astonishment, she found, carefully packed, 20 fifty dollar greenbacks, and sheet of paper, on which was written these words only: Accept this gift. :" The happy recipient has always been obliged to support herself by her own in 2ustry, has no parents nor home, except through the hospitality of relatives. There is not theleast suspicion as to the donor of the gift, which has been safely deposited in the savings bank for keep inc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-02
JAMES Nj. MASON.
A Confederate minister's Death bed

A Confederate Minister'S Death-bed
James Murray Mason was born in
Fairfax county, Virginia, in 1877. de
was the lineal descendant of an English
cavalier who, escaping from the disas-
trous field of Worcester in 1861, made his
escape disguised as peasant, and en-
barking for America, landed at Norfolk,
Va, where he purchased an estate, and
where his descendants have since lived.
James NJ. Mason received good early
education, aud graduated at the University
of Pennsylvania in 1918. He studied law
at the College of William and Mary, and
obtained a license to practise in 1920.
In 1926 he was elected to the Virginia
House of Delegates and twice reelected.
He was Representative in Congress from
1887 TO 1889, and in 1917 was elected a
Senator in Congress, and reelected in
1S49. He held this position until 1861,
having for several session been Chairman
of the Committee on Foreign Relations.
On the breaking out of the rebellion in
1861, Mr.. Mason took part with the Con-
federates, and was expelled from the
Senate in July of the same year.
Having been appointed one of the
Commissioners from the Confederate
Government to England, Mr.. Mason sailed
from Charleston with Mr.. Slidell, his
fellow Commissioner, on October IL, 1861
He arrived at Havana on October "a,
and embarked on the Royal Mail steamer
IL, Mt On November s. the Trent was
boarded by Capt. Wilkes, Of the San ia
cinio, and Messrs Masen and Siidcll were
captured and takn on board. They
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-02
1910 I Z 7 Z Z 1887
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Since the Pain Killer was first introduced End
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u WHY Is THIS so at
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-02
ULYSSES THE FIRST.

AS it is customary and traditional for
crowned heads to have coat of arms,
we would suggest the following as appro-
pirate, and at the same time historical,
for Ulysses the First, Emperor of the
Kingdom of America, Alaska, ST. Do
mingo, etc.:
Have the design in the shape of an old
fashioned stone jug or an army ambu-
lance keg, but the jug would be best;
have the mouth of said jug OTnamented
with q white corn cob; on one side near
the bottom have the picture of an Hi
nois tannery; on same side near the top
have a representation of a pair of one
eyed mules harnessed in squirrel skin
whang and shuCk collars, with a minis-
ture picture of the illustrious Emperor
with bull whip and cotton rope lines in
his hands, and underneath inscribe,
Wood hGuIer of ST. Louis" in the
center have portrayed mountain of hu-
man bones, and at its base very small
mouse with the face of his royal
highness, and as historical mile
marks spell Shiloh, Vicksburg, the
Wilderness, etc.; on the opposite side
have pair, not of cross sabres, but Cross
cigars, or in lieu thereof the entire tobac-
co crop of sail DeLaoOGre." On the
bottom of the same side have picture of
the Princes and Processes dents and all
the relatives of his Imperial Majesty; in
the center on same side representation
of gift enterprise containing wheel
within wheel, with the Emperor seated
in the inner wheel grabbing all the grain
and allowing the outside wheel to throw
the chaff to his subjects. In all loose
edges hang a few carpet-bags and now
and then dot the scene with few skulls
and cross bones and spot or two of
leprosy in remembrance of Morton. Let
the handle be softened with negro wool,
and to close the picture, represent Cock
rill, the negro orator of Nashville, rub
bling the mouth of the jug under his arm
to flavor the corn to suit his Msjesiy's
taste. Underneath, hidden from view,
have the PROSTATE form of the Goddess
of Liberty, with Senator Revels, Fred.
Douglass and Ben Butler singing Shoo-
fly, or Hail to the Chief
LET Us HAVE PEACE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-02
RECOMPENSE.

In Spring, two robins from the warmer nds
Builded nest upon an unsafe limb
OF the tall tree that by my window stands
And every morn they praised God with hymn
And when certain season passed away,
Five nght-green eggs within the building hy.
Above the rush and CHATTER of the street,
Devotedly was guarded each green trust,
And the round house was an abode most sweet,
Rooted with awaiting wings. Better to rust
With iron patience than forego hope,
And pent life in the shells was felt to grope.
But one dread day, before the sun went down.
cloud arose, a black and monstrous hand,
That robbie the sunaet OF Its golden crown.
windy shudder shook the frightened land.
The portals Of the storm were opened wide,
Aud pealing thunder rolled on every side.
Then 1t was some unclaimed malicious gust,
Troubled the spray whereon the nest was made,
And to the ground the soft-hoored dwelling
And wrecked its hapless store Ths birds, DIS
mayed,
Shri'ied their unusual grief and best the air
With wings whose very whir was like despSir.
At dawn, my neighbors, living DER the way,
sent me the whisper that their babe was dead;
And when they led me where the body lay
Inc free winged spirits shell, nntimely shed
And the wild cries Of their distress heard,
l thought with pity Of each parent bird.
Yet gr1ef Is Dut cloud that soon Is past;
For there the mated robins came once more,
And built again nest, compact and fast
Upon the tree that grows before my door;
And in it, from the window, could be seen
Five sources Of sweet music, new and ciean.
Time passed, aud to the good home opposite
Another babe was born, and all the love
That wss bereft that fierce and stormy night,
Fell to the latter child as from above;
And 10 the nest five yellow mouths one dsy,
OF their impatient hunger made display.
We love our dead, and hold their memories dear
But living love is sweeter than regret.
Gods ways are just, and though they seem Sc
we're,
He can give back with blessings greater yet
Than we have lost. He chastens for some good
That IL our weakness is not understood.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-02
THE APPROACHING MUSICAL
TREAT

n.
To the Editors of the Union and American:
a certain number of our eDterprislng
and charitable citizens have fitted up a
grand concert hall to be used as a place
for public entertainments during the Ex-
position. The hall will seat fifteen hum
dred people. Many distinguished persons
are expected to be present. President
Davis and number of : Confederate Off
GERS, the bishops and ministers of all de-
Nominations are invited to attend. The
finest musicians of New Orleans, Mobile,
Memphis, Louisville, Cincinnati and St
Louis, also Mademoiselle Nilsson have
all been invited to take part in the musi-
cal entertainments of the occasion. Ev-
cry effort has been made to render it the
grandest musical festival ever before pro-
duced in the South or West. Accounts
of it will be given in the leading papers
OF the cities before mentioned, and it is
hoped that large parties from each of
them will be present. The programme
for this festival will be published each
week in advance. The first evening on
which the concert hall will be opened
will be Friday, May IL, when one of
| NANhNSlooOuu AuCbb PAOhuSeAO1oJ luC
Grand Oratorio of Athalie, will be given.
There will be magnificent representation
| of some of the courts of the Jewish tenn
| pie, where many tragic incidents in tn e
life of Athaliah, the daughter of Jezebel,
occurred. The ladies taking part will be
in the costume of Jewish princesses, and
the gentlemen in the dress of the priest
and Levites-ihe High Priest Joab, him
self, in the gorgeous attire worn by him,
and attended by scribes, presents TO his
armed followers the youthful Joash at
tired in regal robes, proclaims him their
king, the last of the royal line of David,
through whom is to come the promised
Messiah. There will be one of the larg-
est organs of the city removed TO the
concert Hall for the occasion, and full
military band as an orchestra. No
trouble or expense has been spared to
render it in the finest style in which an
oratorio has ever before been produced in
| America. We hope that the citizens
from all parts of our State will so manage
their visits to the Exposition that they
may have the pleasure of seeing this
magnificent spectacle. We do not doubt
that they will do 80 when it is known
that the proceeds from this whole festival
will be devoted to the Confederate Or
| phans. The ORPHANS FRIEND.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-02

were landed in Boston and sent to Fort
Warren as prisoners of war. Great Bri-
tain demanded the unconditional surrender
of Messrs. Mason and Shdell. With this
demand the United States Government
complied, Gov. Seward basing that com.
pliance on the failure of Capt. Wilkes TO
bring the Trent into port for adjudication
on the legality ofhis act.-N. Y. Sun.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-02
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