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Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
An Indian Agent.

The Indians of VIoToRIo's and Looo's bands of Texas were called in for dis trlbutlon of blankets, when 500 blankets were issued, being 8 full blanket for every grown Indian, and half blanket for the children. This halving of blank cts was considered by the Indians as rather sharp practice on the part of Uncle Sam, and they made loud com plaints, because in former issues they had clear gain of half blanket to each baby for the purposes of trade. At this blanket distribution ration ticket was given out with each blanket or half blanket. This ticket called for one ra- tion at next ration day, and the plan was adopted by the Agent to ascertain as near as possible the actual number of Indians entitled to rations. When ra- tion day arrived the Indians came flock ing into town early in the morning, and they were all armed. Some had two pis- tols. Some had carbines, and others bows and arrows. They also brought their tisween with them in camp kettles. This tisween is liquor they make out of corn. It is filthy looking slop. Its effect IS instantaneous, but, in order to give 1t good chance, the Indians go
 
 they drink out of the camp kettles as much as they can hold. When they are full they drop the kettle, give yell, and they are drunk-crazy drunk. The eff fects pass off in less than half an hour. When issuing time came, the Major and two soldiers went over to the corp- house, the Indians following with their kettles of tisween, which they set down hnfnrn hn l. ing. The natural result was perfect pandemonium. The Major called for their tickets. One of them came up and handed his ticket, and received his ra- tion, which he dashed to the ground, and says he. "I want ten rations-I have ten to feed-your tickets 8 cheat" and he gave 8 fearful yell. Just then FRAN CISCO, the interpreter, (who run away with one of CooHIsEs wives), jumped into the cornroom, saying in Spanish, 'sThe Indians talk badly y-they mean mischief are going to clean you out-give me pistol and I'll help you. |" The Major ordered the interpreter to announce that no more rations would be issued.
 No sooner had the interpreter made the announcement and shut the door than it was burst open, and the corn room groaned with Indians all of them drunk and armed-with over hundred outside in the same condition. None of us, even the soldiers had gun or pistol among us, which made the situation desperate. The Indians, after d1awing their bows and cooking their guns in our faces, settled down to tell what they wanted. Said they, "This corn belongs to us, and we mean to have it; we don't want tickets. If you don't issue it the <old way we'll just issue it ourselves. So the Major gave in and gave them their rations just as they wanted them, all the Mexicans of the town cheering as if they had gained a great victory.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
Pipes Introduced in Cabinet Organs.

A
 Mr. Carl Fogelburg, a Swedish Organ builder, has succeeded in combining pipes with reeds; rendering it possible to use both in Cabinet Organs, and has secured patents for his inventions in the United States. The importance of doing this has long been appreciated, but here tofore it has been found impracticable, the difficulty arising from the fact that pipes vary in pitch with every change of temperature, while reeds do not, so that a change of ten or fifteen degrees made it impossible to use them together. In- stGuments which have been advertised as Pipe Cabinet Organs have contained no real speaking pipes, but only limitations of some sort. Mr. Fogelberg uses gen. uine wood pipes of the best quality. The substance of his inventions is an arrangement by which the pipes, when out of tune from change of temperature, can be simultaneously and instantly re- stored to the same pitch with the reeds, by the turning of a single screw.
 The Mason & Hamlin Organ Co.,, have been thoroughly testing MT. Fogelberg's inventions, and it is understood, are sat- isfied of their value, and will soon offer them to the public. Ifpipes are success fully combined with reeds, it will be the most important improvement ever made in Cabinet Organs,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
Winter-PrOof Systems.

Ftck boots and fannels necessary at this season.
 but the human frame requires something more than
 these to render wnterproof The man. as we'll
 as the outer surface et the body must be protected
 The raw, most chilly winds which prevail at this transperce the warmest clothing and arc apt to effect the health unfavoraby both through pores and the respiratory The way to avert the evil is to strengthen the internal machine thus able it to resel the devitalizing influence of tnwholesome weather Enrich the bood gently stimulate the crcu- lation regulate the bowels, invigerate the stomach tone the liver, and brace the nerves with Hostetters Stomach Bitters and condition of the atmosphere however inclement variation of the barometer or thermometer however sudden, will have power to dis order the system thus fortified n advance and put in perfect working order. Damp and cold acting upon sensitive feeble organization may produce eonsump tion diptheria neuralgia, rheumatism dyspepsia liver complaint low nervous fever intermittent fever tho
 importance of rendering the system impervous to these two destructive elements is therefore obvious Persons delicate health who at ell liable be injuri- ousy affected by atmospheric influences should take the Btters daily throughout the winter and spring. In this way dangerous diseases may be warded off, and condition of perfect health preserved by individuals of feeble physique while those robust who sco at precautions suffering the penalty of their recklessness in hospitals and sick rooms.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
Summer Night.

The earth lies tranquil in the summer niaht, The dove sleeps in her nest, The trees unrufled rest, Pale Luna gGdes on tip-toe veipd in light. o let me gaze! the gentle dew descends, As ailent as her chief, To jewel flower and leaf, Lapful of unexpected gifts she bends. To mornings call will tender blossoms wake, Arch-eyed surprised to find, By visitation kind, Baptismal gifts left glistning for their sake. Soft do trespass in domain of bliss, Should human eye not peer, The angels gather near, And in their rounds the cradled fowrets kiss? I'll not profane but steal with footfall light, Back to my latticed home, Beneath the starlit dome,
 kneel down, hands clasp'd, and bid the worl d
 goodnight.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

MEssRs. GEO. P. HOWELL & Co., the celebrated and popular New York Ad- vertising Agency, engage to advertise in gross and detail for large customers in a better and cheaper mode than they can do 1t themselves. This we sincerely be- lieve they can do, because it is their sole business-their specially; because they get space at lowest wholesale rates, and because of their intimate and confden- tial relations with publishers. If we wish to spend ten thousand dollars in general advertising over the country, notwithstanding our own experience and knowledge of advertising styles and of rates, we would employ them under cer. tain directions. We would save money, trouble, worry, and the business would be done at least as well, if not better, than we could do it ourselves. .-America,a Mansyactavers' Reuiew and Ptttsbmyh Pirce Current
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

WHAT IT CosTs.-A traveller who wis., ited Niagara Falls gives us the following schedule of the hotel prices there: To lie down one night, $1; to lie down over night, $1; to stand fifteen minutes with back to stove, 50 cts.; to go where there is a stove, 25 cents !; to shave as stran- ger, % cents <; to shave as citizen, 15 cents; half-soleing shoes $2; gin and milk, % cents {; plain gin, 50 cents ]; plain wash, 10 cents with soap and towel, 40 cents; to look out of the win dow, 10 cents three looks out of the window for quarter. If you have all your baggage in your coat-pocket the porterage is 50 cents but it is good thing to know that if you only stop one day the porterage is paid for the season.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

Progress of the Rev0lutfOn.-A new light dawned upon the world with the introduction of PLANTATION B1TTERs twelve years ago. Drastic pur- gatton went out-restoration and renovation came fact that the way to cure disease is to strengthen and support it's victims, not to place them at Is mercy by deprivng them of the little strength they have. It soon became evident that means of in fusing vitality into the feeble system, regulating the secretions curing indigestion, and reforming bil- known was at all comparable 10 the new restorative Since then hundreds of attempts have been made to rival the Bitters They have all failed, and the GRAND REVOLUTION IN MEDICAL TREATMENT which was commenced in 1860, is still in progress. Noth- ing can stop 1t, for it is founded the principle now universally acknowledged that physical vigor IS the most formidable antagonist of all human ail- ments, and experience has shown that PLANTATION BIrrERs is peerless invigorant, well the best possible safeguard against epidemic diseases.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
FINANCIAL.
Investment Securities.

1uVGBtmeMG S6CuF1t1eB.
 JAY COOKE Co.,, are now selling and recommend as profitable and safe investment for all classes the First Mortgage S-3O Gold Bonds of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company bearing Seven and Three-Tenths cent gold interest nore than per currency and secured by first and only mortgage the entire Road and equipments and more than ga, 900 Acres of Land to every mile of track Acres of Land to each S1,ooo Bond The highest current price will be paid for U. S. FveTwenties, and all other marketable Securities received in exchange Pamphlets maps and full information, well the bonds themselves will be furnished application by JAY COOKE & Co.,, Phila- and Bankers throurhout the country.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

THE DARING ASSURANCE with which potions consisting mainly of alcohol a1e advertised to cure fever and congestion, borders on the sublime. Fortunately these fiery nostrums are falling into gen eral disrepute, and DR. WALKERS VINE GAR B1TTERs, uncontaminated by the poison of the still, is obtaining universal recognition as the standard Tonic Altera- tive, and general household medicine of America. In cases of Miasmatic Fever, Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Gout, Constipation, and diseases of the Kidneys, and the lungs, it must eventu- ally be adopted as specific by the whole civilized world.-Cona.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

THE PUREsT and sweetest Cod-Liver Oil in the world is Hazard & Caswell's, made on the sea-shore from fresh, se- lected flyers, by Caswen, Hazard & Co.,, of New York. It is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients who have once taken it prefer 1t to all others. Physicians have decided it superior to any of the other oils ip market.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
Killed for Three Dollars.

People nowadays lose their lives for trifes. The last case reported is of a man in Cumberland, Penn., who lost his life in trying to recover three dollars. It seems that during the holidays disturb ance took place near Bridgeport, and a man was shot by another named Gold man. A constable offered John McAtee $3 if he would go and arrest the man. McAtee being a large, stout man, and without fear, agreed to make the arrest, which he promptly did, brought the pri- soner safely to the constable and deliver ed him in the officers custody. McAtee then claimed his reward, but the con- stable wanted to pay him only fifty cents, which McAtee refused, and threatened to whip the constable if he did not pay him the $3 agreed upon. The constable made 8 movement as if he intended to go away, when McAtee grasped him by the coat-collar and told him he should not go until he had paid him according to promise. Hartman was standing near by with a gun in his hands, and as McAtee caught hold of the constable's collar Hartman said, "Don't touch that man, or I'll shoot you," Cor words to that efect), and suiting the action to the words, raised the gun and fired, the ball striking McAtee in the back, when he fell and instantly expired. The affair caused the greatest excitement in Bridge port, as McAtee was generally liked by the residents of that place. He was the son of the tavern keeper there. A sad incident connected with young McAtee's death is that he leaves bride of g few days, having been married only last week.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

WOULD NOT DO IT.-Mr. Lill, the greatest of Chicago brewers, refuses to rebuild his brewery, declaring that the business made his employees drunkards. He had the largest brewery in the city, and it was an elegant building, but he says he will do some other business, if he don't get half as much profit, rather than continue in such mean branch of trade
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

ON the death of one of England most eminent physicians, all his effects were sold by auction, and among other things was sealed packet, marked "Advice to Physicians" which brought great price. The purchaser on opening the packet, read as follows " Keep the head cool. the bowels open and the head warm. g If physic is necessary, use PARsoN's PUR- CAPTIVE PILLS; they are the most scien- tifically prepared pill that has appeared in the last hundred years.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

NEGLECTED COUGHS AND Co1Ds.-Few are aware of the importance of checking a Cough or Common Cold" in it's first stage; that which in the beginning would yield to "BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs, '' If neglected, often works upon the Lungs
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

VIG1LANoE.-Whitewater, Wis, has a vigilance committee of twenty years standing, which has a membership of five hundred. During the whole twenty years of its existence no person belong ing to the society has had horse stolen which has not been recovered.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

DETERMINED Jones, of Wayne County, Ky, was found dead few days since, witk bullet hole through his forehead, a Derringer in his hand, bot tie half full of brandy. and @ two-ounce vial of laudanum, half emptied, lying by his side. No possible cause is assigned for his suicide.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

WE received very pleasant letter of thanks from our old friend Kendall, since his return home, for bottle of JoHN- SONS ANoDYNE L1NIMENT which we gave him, and which he says has entirely cured him of the troublesome and dan gerous cough he had when here.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

FAST T1ME.-The time made by Kate, in harness, was stated to be the fastest ever made. This is evidently mistake, as we have the following time to note |: John Stewart, to wagon, 20 miles, Sept. %, 1868. Time 59 .23. Capt. McGowan, in harness, on half mile track, 20 miles, 58.25,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

THE colossal statue lately discovery in Onondaga O., N. r., is nothing com. pared with the discovery of J. Monroe Taylor's Cream Yeast Baking Powder.- Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

The climate of Minnesota is like that of New York, without it's dampness and chill the climate of Montana like thst of Ohio, without its winter discomforts and ahangsableness Washington and Ore gon, on the Pacific coast, have the cE- mate of Southern Virginia, with more rain and cooler summ CT nights.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

A new invention is an earring made to fit over diamond earring and complete ly conceal it, so that lady when travel ing may wear her diamonds in her ear and yet have them oonplstsly hidden from isht
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

DR. SAaE's CArARRH REMEDY is no Patent Medicine humbug gotten up to dupe the ignorant and credulous, but is a perfect Specific for Nasal Catarrh, "Cold in the head" and kindred dis eases. 5SO
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

A correspondent wonders if Judge Kent, who said that "the abominable practice of wearing hair on the upper lip Is reprehensible," ever heard of the. old proverb, "A kiss without a moustache is an egg without salt
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

Reg~RAILROAD BONDS.-Whether you wish to buy or sell, write to CHARLES ". HAssLER, No. 7 Wall St., New York. Tol7
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
To GOnsumptives.

The advertiser having been cured of that dread disease, Consumption, by a simple remedy is o91ious tG % make knoyn so his oW sufferers the prescription used Gree of charge with the irectiens for preparing and using the same, which they will find SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRoNCHITIs &c Parties wishing the prescription will please address
 Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
 264 South Third street, Williamshurgh, N, Y
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

Dr. Guthrie, in recent address, told very suggestive story to this effect: :" A friend of his, questioning little boy, said, when your father and mother forsake you, Johnny, do you know who will take you up?' Yes, sir And who?' said the friend. The police, was Johnny's answer"
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

THE NEGRO R1oT.-A special dispatch from Little Rock, Ark, contains a state ment from Alfred Sanders, brother to one of the men who was shot by negroes in Chicot, Ark, corroborating the re- ports of negro outrages in that place. He says: After killing three men, number of armed negroes went to his brothers house, fired into the doors and windows, and demanded $10O. threaten ing in case of refusal to burn the house. The money was paid, and shortly after saSther saS ndh party appeared ,s and demanded the village. He also states that the ne- groes killed all the stock-mules, horses and cows, owned by large planters in the vicinity. Every person coming or going is challenged by the negro guard who yet remain, and the whites are still afraid to return to their homes.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

Why is an omnibus strap like con- science Because it is tlle inward check on the outward conscience.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

A protuding toe is not slightly thing say nothing about health and comfort. SILVER TIPPED Shoes never wear out at the toe.
 For Sale by all Dealers
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
VEGETINE

Is of the best vegetable ingredients the dspen of Nature furnishes Their juices extracted in way which preserves their undiminshed medical pro- peres making it of the greatest ceansers of the blood that is be put together.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

The Atlantic Gable unites worlds but not 50 c.,e or the celebrated CABLE SCREW WIRE unites the sole to the upper of Boots and Shoesthey will not 1ool
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

Five out of six male children born in the United States at this time are named Alexis.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

OUR RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.-The re- la.ions between the United States and Spain if we believe Washington dis patch, are more critical than many per sons suppose, aud the opinion gains ground In official circles that unless the spanish Cabinet assumes more friend ly attitude it will almost be impossible to bring matters to 0 peaceful conclu- sion. The action of the Spanish naval officers with regard to the release of the Hornet is looked for with anxiety. Should they prevent her leaving Port au Prince it is believed that the United States frigate Congress will show fight. This IS understood to be the tenor of the instructions to the officers of that vessel
 The recent barbarous decree relative to Chinese laborers is supposed to be part of plan to exasperate and provoke the United States to interfere in behalf of hu- manity, which will precipitate collision.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
The Royal House of Russia.

The foundations of the Russian Mon archy were laid more than thousand years ago (96D by Rurik, prince of the tribe known as the Russians. But the present royal family is of much later origin. For the house of Rurik, after producing many rulers of rare ability, such as Oleg, his immediate successor, who was brave, energetic and wise, the Queen Olga, Vladimir the Great, Yaro slay, the patron of literature and civili- zation, Ivan the Great and Ivan the Ter rible, came to an end by the death of the imbecile Fedor in 1888, and the acces- sion of his insurping brother-in-law After many disorders the Russians eleva- ted to the throne, Michael Fedorwitch Romanof, the first emperor of the pres ent family. He was the son of Bishop Fedor, of Rostov, and related to the family of Rurik by the female line. The present family has produced sev- eral princes of rare ability, the chief of whom was doubtless Peter the Great, the son of a czar bearing the same name as the young Grand Duke now visiting this country. Peters wife, Catharine l., who succeeded him, was equally able, and indeed the family has been remark able for its able women the Catharines and Elizabeth have never been surpas- sed by any other rulers of the great en- pire. We speak of Catharines as mem. bers of the family, for though not de- scended from previous emperors, they were ancestors of the present Czar, and have doubtless contributed to the her editary ability of the family.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
swARJTHIMQRE II I COLLEGE.
1 GOOD BREAD FOR 50 cts.

o c q -u--u Upon receipt of 50 cts will send to any address method by which bread superior to Bakers Bread con superior quality of Bread. Biscuit, &c. can be made from the cheapest grades of four. Address
 DAWSON Ce, Calais, Me.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19
The Public Debt

The following is a recapit,llation of the statement of the public debt:
 Debt Bearing Interest in Coin. Bonds at six DOT cent 64a 291 7so O0 Bonds at five per cent. 3l1 b64 o5OO0
 Principal. al....................S S1 ,s5s sss, 700 oo
 Debt Bearing Interest in Lawful Money .sS' N0'00 Certificates of indebtedness, at four
 Navy Pension Fund at three per S''''000'0' Certificates at three per cent. 22OSS Ooo %
 Principal. al...................... $se, ,7o8, ,ooo %
 interest," ...................... 329, JOS Debt on which Interest has Ceased since Maturity
 Principal. h.................... $1,7s9, 726
 Debt Bearing no Interest A'''1 Old demand and legal-tender notes. $S57692 sO1 25 Fractional currency. 4O 767 SIT 52 Coln Ceftlncates. s.................. 36049, ,5000 00
 Principal ................... s4s4, ,41o,s IT Unclaimed interest. 13,784S4
 Prno1pal. l...................... 2,926 Tl0, ,o16 o9
 Interest. ..................... A,422, 1579
 Total........... 2.s7l, ,1s2, 7sl s2 Coin interest. s111 4s2, ,s2s s1 currency. ................."..... i5,851, ,49377
 Total. $127 2s4, ,32o 6s Jan. 1872. 2,2ls sss, All IA Oec l. 1ol. G24S 251, ,367 So Decrease of debt during month ..... $4,412 95G Il Decrease of debt since March l..... 76,S7O, 7s Decrease of debt from March 1,1S69,
 to March l. 1871...... .......... -2o4.754. AS 09 bonds Issued to Pacific Railroad Companies, interest payable in lawful money
 Principal outstanding ng...........,S6 S64 61S S32 OO Interest accrued and not yet paid ... 1888 564 OO Interest paid by United States. ..... 126 475 OO Interest repaid by transportation of
 mails, &c ........................ 3,394, ,264 % Balance of interest paid by the United
 States. ........................ 9s5s, ,21o0o Of the total amount of bonds purchased by the Treasury Department to date, and destroyed Pr1ncipal of the bonds. $24 OS8, ,450O0 Amount paid in currency. .......... 277 494 sos % Currency value of interest accrued on
 bonds bought 'fat' 3O,s4892 Net cash in currency. cy............. 277463, ,659 % Net cost estimated in gold. 232 O3S, ,132 %
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

There is money in How to Make the Farm Pay y Send to GEO. A. DIETZ, Chambersburg Pa.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-19

A Dubuque father has four children namsd May, Junia, Juiya and August.