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Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19

Friday afteruooa another tragedy in a menagerie occurred at Fraakford. A lion tanner named Joseph Whittle was nearly torn to pieces by a trick lion with which he was performing at the time.
 The Menagerie and circus of John O'Briea in this city has been housed in winter quarters at Frankford, Oxford road and Franklin street. and is just on the eve of departing upon it's regular summer tour. Joseph Whittle is connected with the es- tablishment in the capacity of lion tanner, owning. himself den of trick lions. An other lion is also connected with the me- nagerie, owned by one Conklin, and it was this one that did the damage.
 About $40 o'clock Whittls entered the cage in which this latter lion was confined, and began his training exercise. One part of the performance consist in the spectacle of the man inserting his head in the lions mouth. Whittle placed his head between the jaws of the brute, when suddenly the lion uttered a growl and closed it's jaws
 
 with agony, and the blood spurted from his wounds and trickled from the mouth of the beast, whe still maintained his deadly grasp.
 Whittle used the performing whip with all the energy left him, and lasheG the lion until it released ite hold and slunk into a cornar of ito don vwhoro if lev Eob;n. ;+, lips and growing. By this time another attache of the place had seized fork used in training elephants, and ran to Whittle's assistance. This was the golden opportu. nifty for his escape. but the fearless trainer with reckless courage determined to con. quer the brute or die, and advancing upon him, rained upon his head a shower oi blows with his loaded whip. For a while the lion was cowed, but suddenly lashed into frenzy by the punishment he was sui. fering, he launched himself into the ail and bore the trainer to the earth, seizine him by the thigh, and crushing the bones and flesh into jelly. The man with the iron prong goaded the animal and finally drove him off the prostrate form of whittle whom he then pulled from the cag, through an aperture covered by a slidin, iron door. Whittle by this time was in sensible. and so horribly mangled that h, seemed scarcely alive. He was put upon litter and taken to the house of MT. O'Briel in the vicinity, where at late hour las night he was in low state.-Phil Post.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19
A CARD.

Whereas there are persons (especially females) in every neighborhood who are suffering more or less from chronic disease, which bafiles the skill of experienced phy sicians, For the benefit of such the subscri Der is authorized to offer the services of g Lady clairvoyent who can see and describe the location and nature of disease in every part of the human system,
 Also prescribe the appropriate remedy. Strict confidential privacy will be observed. For terms address JOHN BEEsoN,
 97tf Chapinville. Litchfeld Go, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19
What He Thimkss

To all those who suffer with teeth ache or contemplate having teeth extracted: Go to Dr. Stewart, who gives Laughing gas, pure, and harmless, and extracts teeth with out pain. ''It works like charm" All to whom it has been administered, Ego for gas," and I who think teeth pulling a '.mighty bad thing" advise you to follow their example. JAMES K. HARRISON.
 1w40% Lakeville.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19

A crazy leap was made by one William Bell, in New Haven. He had been carous- ing and drinking, and ran out of saloon without paying for some oysters: Running upon the Chapel street bridge he jumped over upon car standing upon the track below and then to the ground. In doing this he received such injuries that he had to be cared for and sent to the hospital.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19

RECEPTION OF THE PRESS AT THE BOSTON JuBnEE.-The committee on the reception of the press at the forthcoming information al peace jubilee held it's first meeting Mon day, and elected James R. Osgosd per manent chairman, and R. c. Durham secretary. Preliminary steps were taken to extend invitations to newspaper editors throughout the country to attend.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19
Sheffield,


 The Friendly Union has closed its rooms for the Summer. At the annual meeting on the 9th, the officers were elected, viz. Dr. J. L. Miller, president; Rev. M. Noble, Jr., secretary and treasurer. The last eve- ming was Tuesday, the 9th inst, when Rev. Dr. Dewey delivered magnificent lecture on the "starry heavens. 1.-The usual quiet of the town was disturbed Saturday night by street fight, in which knives and stones were pretty freely used. A man named Fred. Webster being seriously cut up, and darkey knocked senseless...... Two fine concerts were given last Saturday and Friday evening, by the singing school, under MT. G. B. Nettleton. The pupils showed very creditable proficiency and the entertainment included variety of mu- SIC of high order of merit, by trained sing CTS and performers-from Sheffield and elsewhere.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19

STATE OF CoNNECTICUT.-AT COURT O of Probate holden at North Canaan, within aud for the District of Canaan on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1S79.
 Present FREDERICK WATSON, Esq, Judge.
 This Court doth direct Frederick G. Dean, the administrator on the Estate of Charles Dean, late to be insoyent, to give notice to all persons inter ested in the estate of sad deceased, to appear, Qf they see cause] before the Court of Probate to the 20th day of April 1873, at 10 o'clock forenoon, to be heard relative to the appointment of com of notice on a public sign-post in said town of Canaan, nearest to the place where the deceased last dwelt and by advertising the same in news, hom Record J. B. HARDENBERGH, Clerk.
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Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19
M AR RIED

At Cornwall, April l4th, by the Rev. N. D. Prince, Wm, Palmer of Vineland, N. J., to Miss Lizzie Whitney of Cornwall. No cards.
 At Lime Rock, April 18th, by the Rev. Jesse Brush of North Cornwall, MT. Steven 8. Brusil of Copake, and Miss Ellen A. Stone of Lime Rock.
 At North Greenbush, April 10th, by the Rev. Wm. Smith, John w. St. John of Chicago. III. and Jennie w. Goewsy of the former place.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19
BORN N.

At West Cornwall, April - a daughter to Nelson How.
 At West Cornwall, April 13 @ daughter to John Thompson.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19
Nutne Melrs.

."4 We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19

The Rev. MT. Lobdell, rector of St Pauls Church, New Haven, his wife, James Gallagher, and several other New Haven people sailed, for Cuba on Wednes- day.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19
A CARD.

VVHE SUBSCRIBER WOULD TAKE THIS 1 method of returning THANKS to his numerous frieuds, for their repeated expressions of regard and confidence during the four years of his busi- ness connection at Ashley Falls; and desires to say, he has made arrangement with MT. s. c. Beckley for the coming year, where he would be happy to see his former friends and make new ones with all who may favor him with call.
 40f GEO. L. PARSONS.
 April 16, 1874 ..
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19
Aels, Adpertiseiilents.
SEED POTATOES.

50 bush. "King of the Earlies," 50 [" PEERLESS" True to name,-Price, sI.OO per bushel.
 F. RICHARDSON,
 At the Variety Store,'' 4otf .... :s Salisbury, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19
D \ E: D.

At Lime Rock, April 18th, Adam White, aged 29 years.
 At Van Deusenville, Mass, April 18th, Mrs. Jennie Winslow Lee, aged 49 years.
 At Lakeville, April 18th, Thomas, son of Thomas Stapleton (formely of Lakefeld, county Tiperary, Ireland,) aged 10 years, and one month.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-19
New Advertisements.

4 Good Shot.-H. K. Hicks shot loon in the south twin lakes at Chapinville, last week Wednesday, which measured four feet and four inches from tip to tip of it's wings, He is said to have killed the bird at distance of 80 rods.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
lSnttiaI alutlfes.
What sprInE RrIpE- wi b n.

Regarded from medical standpoint, Spring is
not the delectable season described by vernal poets
On the contrary its yield Of Intermittent fevers bill
ious attacks, rheumatic palms, disorders Of the sto-
mach, nervous complaints, and pulmonary diseases,
is almost as large as It's crop OF vlolets snowdrops
and cherry blossoms. The invisible Sc ds Of innu-
merabe malades rise with the morning msts, and
scattered broadcast by the yapor- OF night Who
can resist their mephtic influence? Certainly MOI
the weak by nature, or those whose nervous ener-
giles have been overtasked by mental or physical la
bor, unless they tone and lnsgorate their systems
and thus enable them to cope with the unhealthy In
nut nces by which they are surrounded.
The only medicinal agent bv which this object can
be rapidly ard safely accomplished, is the great
vegetable ronOyant and nvigOrant, Hostetter's sto-
mach Bilers. The operation Of this celebrated spe-
cine is four fold It strengthens the digestive tr-
gans regulates the se"retlons, improves the condi-
tlon Of the blood, superinduces a regular habit OF
body. end thereby imparts 81 h ygor and elasticity
to the whole physical structure to render It capa-
ble Of resisting the action Of the poisonous masma,
with which the Spring atmosphereis is always to some
extent imp-egnated. Here, then, is ready and
certain of escaping the disorders prevalent at
this season, or az they have already fastened upon
the system) OF conquering them speedily and th0r-
oughly. ] he iayOr OF medicle Is not Of mech
consequence provided It does It's work properly, but
Of Hostetters Btters IL may be fairly said that theJ
| enNt cure without Outraging the patients sense
| nj taate
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
The April Magazines.


The Eclectic for April contains fine steel en-
craving of Charles Sumner, which is the begin
ming of series of portraits of eminent Ameri
cans. The contents open with an essay on ''The
Later English Poets" including Swinburne,
Rossett and Morris. This is followed by inter
esting articles on " Wanderings in Japan,
"Br0ugham and Some of His contemporaries
Dickens in Relation to Criticism" by G. II.
Lewes, "Recollections Of Mendelssohn and His
Friends, "Notes on East Greenland French
Novelists--George Sand" 1.-The Art Of Beauty"
John Bright, "Serpent Charming in Cairo"
- A Conversation" by Arthur Helps, " The
Kriegsspel, or Prussian Game of War, and IAN
Old Hislalayan Town" Wm. Blacks remarka-
BILE serial is continued, and the editorial depart
ments are entertaining 1t will be readily seen
that this is an exceptionally excellent number of
The Eclectic. Published at los Fulton street,
New York
The Orerland lonthly for April opens with a
series, id one paper of pen-pictures Of the ocean,
entitled Sea Studies," followed by "a Ride
through Oregon" written by the 'Poet of the
Sierras, Joaquin Miller South Sea Bubbles"
can easily be traced to the "Poet of the Tropics 4"
Charles w. Stoddard and seems to be parting
tribute on his recent departure for the Nayiga-
tor Islands. We find the flavor Of the far
West" pervading this issue to an unusual extent
in such papers as Northern California Indians, "
from the pen of Stephen Powers; Wants and
Advantages of California" practical article (;
Yosemite Valley in Flood;" "Juanita," an Ari-
IONA sketch, and an outdoor paper entitled In
the Shadow Of st. Helena" by W. @. Bartlett.
Mr.. Rice's Romance introduces the reader to
vivid picture of life in the early days of Cali
fornia. The number is completed by the inter
esting editorial departments.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
M .dIcal A.pect Of the wharton Tr al

The Baltimore american says A meeting of
the Baltimore Medical association was held last
evening at the rooms of the Society. No. 60
Courtland street, DIR. T. $. Latmer, President,
in the chair. and DIR. H. T. Rennolds Secretary.
After the regular order OF business DIR Philip
G. Williams delivered an address upon the
medico-egal aspect of the Wharton trial.
The Doctor reviewed the medical testimony
adduced in the case at great length, and con-
tended that from the testimony of the witnesses,
both on the part of the State and defence, it was
clearly shown that General Ketchum's death was
the result OF poison in the form Of antimony.
He cOntended that the symptoms in General K q
case differed materially from the symptoms in
cases of cerebro-spinal meningitis as laid down
n medical works, and those also as detailed by
the witnesses for the defence on the trial.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
Epsl!.h Iron-nnIIaIns shIp. with Bad pIn,s..

The Nautical Gazette says On December Goth
1s7l, the British iron steamship DeiG,oare broke
in two and went down off the Scllies. 1t ap-
pears that the ship had been heightened by the
introduction Of new midship section. In July
lust we published letter from an American ship
master, then on a visit to the iron ship-building
establishments on the Clyde, in which he stated
that he had noticed the fact of the brittleness
OF ship plates, some of which broke in frag-
ments on being dumped from the trucks The
demand for ship plate is so enormous, stimua-
ted by BritaIns protective care for home indus
try, the inferior qualities OF plate will pass now,
which formerly would have been condemned
Hence iron sh ips, built in former years and
heightened to-day, are strong at the ends and
weak amidship. We may look for some disaster
Of the same nature as carried the De'ardre to
the bottom
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
Tue Growing Winter Wheat croU.

Letters received by commission merchants in
st. Louis state that the winter wheat sown in
SOutf ern Illinois ana Southeastern Missouri is
now looking we'll, the roots having escaped the
action Of frost, and the blades cut OIL now being
replaced by vigorous growth. From Indiana the
accounts are less encouraging, the severe FROST
in lack Of sufficient snow to cover the ground
having upheayed and destroyed the roots. From
the extreme North, Minnesota reports as to
winter wheat are encouraging.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
THE NEW YORK PRESS.
Editorial Extracts From the Greut Dali
THE NEw YORK DIVORCE LAWS.

THE NRw YORK DIVORCE LAWS.
from the N. Y, Heraldl
Seriously, the divorce laws Of this State are
already sufficiently stringent. For the protec-
tion of married women they are liberal to de-
gree. To extend the privilege of martial separa-
tiOn in behalf of wives is to weaken the bonds
Of matrimony altogether. Our people might as
well become Mormons at once or to use the
words of noted apostle Of women's rights, "al-
low woman to take husband every day if
she were inclined.
A SINGLE ITEM OF COMPARATIVE ECONOMY.
[FrOm the N. Y. Times
Making allowance for all errors of Judgment,
for all toleration Of old evils, what party in the
country ever accomplished or bade fair to ac-
complish more actual reform Certainly not the
Democratic Party. Even in the cheap days be-
fore the war, that party taxed the country for
an annual expenditure each year of - OF per
head for the same purposes which are now at
tanned for 81 Ga per head. That is one item of
evidence OF the comparative economy of the two
parties But it is only one of many.
MERCANTILE POSITIONS IN THE CITY.
tFrom the N. Y. Times.l
The simple explanation is that all the lower
mercantile positions are too much crowded al
ready. The competition il too intense, and uIl-
loss the newcomer has influential acquaintances
or some profitable talent, he has no chance in
tile rush for employment. Since the specula-
tiOns during the war there has been thronging
to the city of young men who have abandoned
the best pursuits OF the "ountry-trades and
farming-and have sought for mercantile posi-
tions. The market is overstocked with them
and each unsuccessful one must suffer
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Thursday Afternoon, March %.
To Correspondents.

We have several interesting and mueh-ap-
precated agricultural articles on hand, which we
will try to use, soon.
viii our Salisbury correspondent "Stead-
fast. please call ON the Postmaster for letter
BE brief as possible,
Thanks to friends at Laurel, for prompt
kindness. We are always gratifed at such fa-
yors
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
The Arms Investign,Ion.

MR.. SUMMER OBJECTS TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE
COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, March 81.
The Senate Arms Investigating Committee is
in session. Mr.. Sumner appeared and testified
under protest, that, the Committee was incom-
petent, as majority was opposed to iuyestiga-
ton
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, Sundays
Ereepted,) at the COMMERCIAL BUILDING, South west
Corner Eth and Market Streets. 7iUO Cents copy.
Sis Dollars a year, By mail or serUed by carriers
throughout the city.
THE DELAWAR TRIBUNE, (Feekly,) the grea
Psninst,lar organ Of Fhrmers and Frtgrotoers pub
iished eperg Thursday morning, az 1tSo Dollars a
Fear.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
Bouts aud ShnEs.

AIOTICE.-The old boot and shoe stand .rssax
IN recently occupied by Nicholson a FOulk BH&Sl
will hereafter be conducted by l. ii. FOulk. w
All work and orders will receive his indiyid- w4&~
ual attention. Your patronage is solicited.
l. II. F0ULK,
102 West Second Street
WILMINGTON, DEL, April l, 1870. spgf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28

TOI Market street, having repenish"d his stock vt
PerfumeTy, Toilet and Fancy Articles; als, III Pat
ent and Family Medicines, asks a continuance Uf
public patronage.
lie still sells tina. CELEBRATED Perfume, IN Dew
Andes. febg3-u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
spain.

DISTURBANCES IN GRENADA.
MADRID, March 27.
Disturbances have occurred in Grenada and
further trouble is expected during the elections
to the Cortes
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
Political surniscs.
rEFIINa OF ooNaREssMEN.


correspondent of the New York Tribune
(sore-hesd,) writes from Washington as to the
feeling in Congress;
For the last few days there has been more
decided and cheerful tone on the Republican side
OF the House than at any other time for a month
past. There seems to be more hope that the
threatening storm will blow over. " don't be-
lieve il will be much Of a shower" said a Penn
sylvania member yesterday, speaking Of the
Cincinnati Convention 1T looks rather black
confess, but it won't amount to much. The old
Republican party will weather it safely" " am
satisfied from all | can learn, remarked New
England representative. 90 that the hostility to
Grants reelection has not worked down
among the people yet, to any considerable extent
1t may, when we get into the campaign, and all
his acts come to be subjected to the assaults Of
the opposition. The people still see in him, the
great successful soldier, and looking only to the
general results Of his three years in the White
House. they find the country has been tolorably
prosperous, the debt has been reduced, and no
great harm has been done in anY direction. They
therefore see no reason why he should not be
gratifed with another term. His denomination
is Of course, certain, and believe he will be re-
elected unless there shall be change In public
feeling, which admit is possible, but of which
there are now no indications"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28

THE present Constitution Of our State was
adopted by Convention composed of some OF |
her best men. In il were such men as John Nj. |
Clayton, Judge Hall and George Read Jr. Great
interest was manifested in the proceedings OF
that Convention the Constitution was adopted,
and it was thought then, and has been since
until few partisans commenced their cry-that
there could be no reason for calling Constitu-
tional convention for years"
The above is from the Smyrna IntelligncPr,
Democratic) The present Constitution was
framed in 1882. The population of the State
then was, Census of 1905
New Castle County. 2972O
Kent " 1898
Sussex 27, 115
The distribution of people was then much
more nearly equal than now, and to give each
county the same number of members in the Leg
islature was toleTably near fairness. But since
the arrangement then made, forty gears have
elapsed, and it has become shamefully unjust.
Mr. Clayton, himself, we're he living could not
deny this palpable and overshadowing fact.
Some people are easily frightened The libels
printed in the New York Sun on Auditor General
Hartranft caused the remark in some quarters
that that gallant soldier, and upright official was
being weakened as the probable Republican can
didate for Governor. The author of the libels
proves to be the notorious DR.. Paine, Of Pha-
delphia, who sold medical diplomas and the
charter of whose Constitution" the Legislature
has annulled. Such quacks assaults are a
credit to the person assailed
The superiority of American ship iron over
that made in Great Britain, was never so great
as at the present time, for the latter is steadily
growing worse. Tho iron ships which each
country is now launching will prove these facts.
Gold closed yesterday at HOS. Governments
were strong at an advance of 9sasS throughout
The Philadelphia stock market was moderately
active, closing steady. Cotton was unchanged
Tho Harrisburg Telegraph denies that that
city is suffering from terrible diseases" and
alleges that its health standard il not below the
average.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
from our Late Edition of Yestorday.l
Congress-.
WAsuNoroN, March q.

WAsmNdToN March 81.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The Conference Committee on the bill for the
reporting and printing OF the Congressional de-
bates have agreed on a modification, providing
for advertising for contracts.
The Bill designating site for railroad depot
came up again and fillibustering was resumed to
nreyent action
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
TichbOrne.
AN APPEAL FOR AID.

AN APPEAL FOR AID.
LONDON, March 81.
The Tichborne claimant publishes card, ap-
pealmg to the public for subscriptions to aid him
in making his defence
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
AuarsrA. November 0. $50.

Dr. W1n. II. Tutt:-Dear Sir--I have long be, a
sufferer OF tOrpor OF the Liver aud Dyspepsil and IN
search OF relief have tried almost every Nedlclne
recommended for those Diseases but have neter
derived half the henett fr m any OF them IA have
from your Vegetable Liver Pills They are invslus-
ble and would recommend taem 20 all with by s.
PERSIA Sck-Hedd ache or Buunsn"sA.
ours tiul p,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
Have YouaCouphe 2

Every houra cough or cold is neglected ia 30 much
injury 70 the lungs. HASSONS COMPOUND SYR-
W OF TAR never fails I'm curing the worst cases
OF coughs, colds, hOarseness sore throat Group as-
ma, Whooplng cough, &c. Every sufferer should not
neglect to buy IT, For sale at all the Drug Stores
None genuine without the signature of RUSSELL 4
LANDlSI Froprietos, on ourside wrapper Of each
oottle jan6-3m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
pRospEcrs An cINcINNAT1.

The same correspondent says 1t il generally
believed that a ticket will be nominated. There
js less probability of the choice Of Judge Davis
than there was a fortnight since. There is more
talk of Mr.. Trumbull. and more still of Charles
Francis Adams, and it is not impossible that
some man not yet spoken of will come to the
surface before the first Of May. All admit that
whoever the nominee may Re he will be q man
of unquestoned ability and popularity.
Either OF the three men named, or of a half
dozen other Republicans who might be named.
would receive the support of the Democracy if
the positive declaration Of the Democrats in
Congress can be relied upon as indicating the
sentiment Of the party.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-28
Or. TUFTS Liver pills,

AZ a purgatve medicine stand unrlvall Il. Their
action Is uniform, certain and safe. They are en-
trey Vegetable. and do not cause those grpr
pains that most pills do.