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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-02-17
An English, Settler on Immigration.

To The Editors Of The D'spdtch
Genilcmcn,-t wrote to you respecting "a
bill to establish a board of agriculture, I'M
migration, and Statistics" 4 copy OF Which Is
before me. Mr.. John Michels crltlclses my
remarks thereon. tutaduits that he has Meier
read the bill. Hehad better read it..
Mr.. MicheIs kindly inquiries after my
name, submit that that has nothing to do
with the matter. 1t may be presumed that
the Disprtch will not publish letters unless
the writers arc more or less qunllfied 10 treat
Oh what they write about.
Tn tbc D;sDatci of the 18th instant arc eN-
tracts from Lynchhurg and Lcesb!Ig papers
which condemn the corrupt Influences at
work ON the LEGISLATURE more than dld:
The VIA has also denounced the proposed
lob" The fact that there Is "rlng" may
he easily verified by Mr.. MicheLs. Every
BODY in Richmond knows it.
Mr.. Michc]s's scheme is far preferable 10
tIlat Of the Legislature, but 1t is also open 10
objection on some points, as am sure MI
MichcIs would admit OIL consideration.
When nv English friend has read the
legislative bill he will tind that 1t does pro
vide for establishing ga glsahtlc estltc
,gcucv," There are 10 be I" one or more inl'
migration agents" for each county, city,
and town" lam glad to see that Mr.. Michels
condemns this proposal as much as DO.
If the Legislature would limit its lnterler'
ence TO the simple extent of puDhsa'ng IN.
formation, allowing the distribution OF the
same to be made by English and northern
settlers and the various esiate nSents tnc eX
feu,nrcs Of the bill would be removed. Ids
il what | understood the late Emigration
Convention to recommend, and what, as
member of that Convention, l voted 1oi
Gi0nc.
| lave no wish to write unkindly OF any
one, but having been induced to come to
your site in the belief that this was inc
nllcc Tor c,nicrants Of 4 superior. grade to
ihose Who 90 TO the British colonies, or INC
Northern and western States, think an
Justified in showing Virginians that If they
encourage pauper immigration they 5 VIII ,' a!s
coe,raqe the superior class OF scltiers-such
for example, rs Mr. Michcls.
Your obcdicnt servant,
Az ENGLISH SETTLER.
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,.nd IS chapter lss, of the Code Of 1ooo' III
''i Er Mr.. En.lorr: Petition OF clszells Oh
,nGonattox county asking relief OF s.lre.l Is
r,,a,,1 interest on debts contracted Prlor 70
~ P !, Mr.. j. THOMPSON BRowS:: Bill to amend
,rd rr;.nact section 40, chapter So OF tne
"ndc If 1860. az amended July 10th, 1856 IN
relation to the number of guards for lullaIlc
While being conveyed to the penitcntlary.
Br Mr.. RlnpLEBARGER: Bill to provide loi
tho raymcnt of interest on the pubic ocol'
LOBBYING.
Mr.. ('LoproS asked leave to introduce p'',
10 prevent lobbying, but the House reiusc''
IN suspend the rules and the resolution was
rctcrred to committee. lit makes ioon!llls
felony, punishable by Imprisonment 10, no'
les than three nor more than ten years.
DOG TAX.
Mr. R,pp1EnAnGER, under suspension Oh
tnr rules. introduced bill to authorize lhc
s,,ncrintcndents of certain counties (Hheh'i'
,In npI frederick. Clark, and Page to impose
= tax ol does. it was placed on the caienoaf'
PAY AND MILEAGE.
House ill on this subject was taken up anu
discussed until adjournment.
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A Northern Settler Oh, Immigration,

E.htors Of lie Dt$patch,-As a settler,
brought to Virginia by the National Fir-
einia Settlement Association, and one who Is
entirely satisfied with Virginia, its people,
and its farms, | wish to testify to the yalua-
BILE work that that Association is doing, and to
express by hope that the Legislature VIII not
put stop to what Is being done by following
" wil-'o-tho-Wisp."
Those who reside in this locality know that
this Association has totally changed the state
of affairs over wide extent of country, and
it is really too bad to threaten to cXtinguish
its hbors As northern man, ! beg to state
that if Virginia is to lie made attractive to
paupers, then northern capitalists will be Just
as clErry a. English capitalists about coming
here. .. s.
Unconnected with any land agency, 1 only
wish to benefit my adopted State, and would
respectfully say, don't employ any Govern
ment estate agents whatever. No investors
have any confidence in State agents.
Jours, respectfully, II. d. HAMMER.
Charlotte county, Ta., February Is, 1872
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lbc ono city, with no room for eagles" but
with united and glorious destiny.
Let the citizens Of Manchester raise o
united voice oftnqualifed and irreconciIable
opposition the prepesterous scheme OF
conditions which doubtless is yet held In re-
serve for them if they will submit. And let
those know who would press these upon lis
that the opposition is now strong, and
can be organized ina day.
Yours truly-welI, call me by that much
abused name, JUSTICE
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

MT HOUSE KEEPERS need feel no sort
Of apprehension in using the VIRGINIA. fEhs1
for, nnlike most other so-cailed pow
dcrs. titsc arc perfectly p4re and siarmlcss. Do
You wish really nice, white yrongy. light bread, bis
cults, &C. with the least possible loss Of TING and
Labor, use the VIRGINIA YEAST POWDER only.
l.. WAGNER & CO., Proprietors,
and sold by druggists and grocers generally.
fl I--ytk
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General Assembly of Virginia.

FRIDAY, February 1G, 1872.
SENATE.

FRIDAY, February 1G, 1872.
SENATE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MARyE in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Davis, of Roanoke Col
lese.
4 large number Of House bills were read
twice and referred.
yIRGLNiA's QUOTA OF ARMs.
House joint resolution requesting Congress
TO furnish Virginia the quota of arms due her
was referred, after second reading, to Com
mittee on Federal Relations.
NORFOLK AND GREAT WESTERN GALWAY.
On motion Of Mr. GIEEsER, 4 resolution
was passed recalling from the House OF Dele
gates Senate bill amending the charter OF the
Norfolk and Great Western Railway Compa-
ny, with the view Of proposing additional
amendments.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
u incorporate the Town Of Newport, In
the county of Giles.
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~" BREFDEN & FOX arc now re-
ceiylng large and varied assortment OF EARLY
SPRING GOODS. DREEDEN & FOX,
ro17ft fDt Broad street.
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DIED.

DIED.
On the 10th instant AT quarter to o'clock +. u:
after short but painful illness. TIL TOMAS " LIKE.
only child OF TuOuls and Emelia McNlTcl aged
twcnty-one months and thirteen days.
His funeral will take place from his parents resi-
Gencc, No. ZOOS Third street. on SUNDAY AtEE;t-
NOON AT 3 O'Clock. Friends and aclua!miauceS are
respectfully invited to attend without further no
ucc. -u..-.. .....a
Glasgow (Scotland) and New York papers pl"asn
copy.
On the 18th instant at the residence Of the bride
father, near Louisa Courthouse. Virginia, by The
Rev Charles Quarles, assisted by Rev. l. A. Cutler,
Miss ALICE, youngest daughter Of John Hunter.
and Mr.. HENRY CHANDLER, Of Caroline.
Fredericksburg, Baltimore, and Galveston papers
please copy.
On the 18th Instant at the residence Of her son-in-
law, In this city. Mrs. II tRTHA ;. ARAli STEAD,
in her seventeen year. She was the widow OF the
late Rev. DR.. .Armisteld.
At the residence OF her husband, \. ". Far;s, In
this CITY, NJ $. FAIRS, daughter Of james Amos, OF
Cumberland county, Va. aged thirty eight years.
Richmond papers please copy.
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New READlSs.-Mr. LEvlcg, who is playing
"MAcBETu" to Madame JASAuscuEK's "Lady
MACBETH reads well known passage as fol
lows. of 'twere done when it's done, then
'twere well. 'Twere done quickly if the
assassination could tramlnel up the consc.
quences," &c.
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MARRIED,

On Thursday, February the eth, Mt 81. Peters
cathedral, by tie Rev. Father Jansen THOMAS
cox and SARAH BRANCH; both OF this city.
BY Rev j. g. Taylor. Jr., in the Baptist church II
Culpeper, Mr.. WILLIAM II. FRAY 10 AisF ELhh
r. MILLER, daughter OF the late uensy Miller. Ct
Rappahaunock county.
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'-A GOOD INVESTMENT.
ONE THAT rs SURE TO PAY

BETTER THAN FIvE-TWENTY'S, TENOR
TY,S. OR SEyEN-TIIIRTi'S, Or EVEN
NORTHERN Or CENTRAL
PACIFIC RAILROAD.
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~ BREEDEN s FOX are now re-
ce!ving i large and varied assortment Of EARLY
SPRING GOODS. BEEEDEN s FOX,
fart aOl Bread street.
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4 CASH DIVIDEND OF FROM TEN TO THIRTY
PER CENT. MADE AT TIE TINE Ot
INVESTMENT.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE

IHARLOTTEcEILLE
W0OLLEN Mills.
Thanking ogr numerous patrons Tor tlci- yory H.,
cral support during II" Uf-t yua. we beg 10 a.ura
them that, regardless ol TIC .ayv al:y3I,cn I'm 10
price Of WOOL. We sll SIRE u" c.!3r, 10 ;,r-i, t'
COULD. nee and patronage. and that ~
TIE PRESENT U.EH 81 iErSPD
Of our fabrics shall moi only he g.ut aecL hrt .f
Increased facilities and rigid adhc! cacc 10 %. t, ~
working
GOOD MATERIAL ONLY.
hope 20 establish FOO them National ra,U.stt,r
FJr sale Ia Richmond by
&c. IUuEIEEJ & son.
THOMAS l.. rj.iCE & Co,
DtCkN MI Z EOUS.,
ERLEDLN ( FOX,
ISAAC SIil.fS.
LEVY BROTHERS.
jal3 CARDOLO, ToLElURrAE ( co
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MANCHESTER, AEyEarGsEuExTs.

MANCHESTER, Va, February N.'si?
uATING QUALIFIED IS .ADNlNI1-
4 4 T3ATRIN Of tic estate of ny li'e hu-;S'd:
Rein II. Cook. LcTChy warn al! credit r. 81 AZ!
estate Ia come forward and present uetg cs''A' ~
once IN due form. | also reiGc~t ail -" u:
my Late lieblEI 10 rasie promptly can ~ WIZ
in Manchester, 1t my residence. on IMc.h sect
CAROLINE coon.
Il, I'm. .amiEt.,rs'r=.
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: = = , - -
DRY GGGDs.

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS.
just received per steamer f;rll Inc OF
STABLE GOODS.
embracing MI .bn best brands or EI.r rurr, 49,,
BROWN C0TT0SS and SffEETJEIiS. " an"
Also, large stock Of very handsome
MEDIUM and LIGHT CaLICoEa.
All oftllcse goods were bought BIZ 5!r Drrg.r
accordingly. DLChWALL 4 uaJ"SS'H
New stock Of '0S"9'
CHARLOTTESVILLE CAssI,tEpEs
In handsome spring styles.
feH UCCKWALL & Rorss
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rAY Of JUDGES.

The Srl:AEEE lail lcloro the House COM
mi;iiication in response 70 = rcso!uGO:,I con
:a!i;ng statement Of the amounts annually
,jaiI Tic judges Of the Commonwealth now
and before the war. The statement shows
that in 1860 the total costs CT the circuit;
courts was $5l,G15.2o; the Supreme Couct,
SIG, i33 81. in 1871 the circuit courts cost
;S1v.54J; Supreme Court, siG, $3.50; county
courts, *S$,Gji.i2. The communication was
laid on the table and ordered 10 Du printed.
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with contumacy in refusing to answer Ger
tain questions propoundcd him by the spc-
cial committee on the alleged funding bill
| frauds, Was again brought to the bar OF the
| House.
| On the recommendation Of the committee,
and by leave OF the House, the testimony Of
! Colonel Jenkins before the committee WAS
| read. It covers many pages of foolscap, but
the substance OF it has already been pub
| lislled.
! Colonel Jenkins then addressed the House
| in REPUTATION Of the charge of contempt. He
claimed that this House had no jurisdiction
III the case; that it came within the province
Of the last Legislature alone; that the COM
mitlee had no right TO ask the particular qllcs-
tons under consideration; and tint if he
was guilty Of contempt he could not he COM
| mitted to Jail.
Mr.. BOOKER replied at lcugth to the argu.
lncnt of Colonel Jenkins.
Mr.. CoGHILL moved the postponcment OF
the consideration Of the subject until to-
morrow i'll view of the question Of jurisdc-
| ton raised by the witness.
This motion was favored by Mcssrs.
BROOKE and FAS AUEES, and opposed by
! DR.. CLoPToS.
Mr.. 7. Il. JONES moved rs 4 substitute that
the Committee for Courts Of Justice be in
strlieted to inquire into the question OF juris-
diction and that in the meantime the wit
ness lie released.
Alr. BOOKER signifled his assent to the mo-
ton of Mr.. CoGulLL.
The substitute was rejected, and the mo-
hon of Mr.. CoGHILL was agreed to.
BILLS, &C., PRESENTED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr.. RAMspyII. Bill to provide for the
payment of the interest on the public debt.
BY Mr.. BoHLASD: Petition of w. i. Tay-
lor asking Cor remuneration for aiding the
sheritfof Norfolk county in executing writs.
BY Sir. j. 'TicMrsoS BaowN: Bill to au-
thorize the trustees of York River church to
execute q deed Of trust.
By Mr.. BrREgoLEEg: Bill to authorize the
Lynchbulg Agricultural and Mechanical So
ciety. ,s.. 1890 n ,'7
by RoSxarsoa: Bal to amend sections IL
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FHNO LEp-A desirable tenement of 8 rooms,
II closets &c, with city water and well water; good
barn, with carriage room, &c attached. Also splen-
did tenement of rooms; city water &c. For parcu-
lars see JOHN SCHOFIELD
M
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prominent New York families having remained
during the past year, in view of which stock
company, representing 81 100000, has been
formed for the purpose of erecting cottages 10
meet the increased demand. The company will
purchase land as soon as practicable and erect
one hundred cottages.
The trunk belonging to Messrs. Greene 6 Bliss
of Providence, which was lost on board the
Metis and for which they offered a reward of
$500, was returned 10 them on Monday by
Moves Ball and Edward c. Allen, fishermen of
Block island, who received the offered reward.
The trunk came ashore and was found by them
on Saturday, the day after the disaster They
broke open the trunk and dried the books so
that they are quite readable. The iewelry,
about $1,000 worth, was all there, considerably
broken, but not so much but that it can be re-
paired
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eEH FOR SALE-THE BEST LOT OF
S1S&a HEAVY TIMBER In oxford, mostly pine; easy
-esgss Of access; near saw mill.
/. au23 DIFF L. A. ELY & co.
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NEW RAILROAD ROUTFI
VIA
birmingham and Lowell Railroad.

On and after Monday, Oct 18TH 1871 -Four Passenger
Trans Dly each way, SUNDAYS eXcepted) Will be run
between 80. birmingham and Lowell. making sure COM
neetions al So. Framingham with Trains on B. & 4,
H. IL from Worcester, Springfield Albany, and the West
Passengers can leave Worcester via Il. d A. r. r. at
% A. NJ arrive in Lowell at s4s A. NJ; at 925 A. NJ,
arrive in Lowell at IL 40 A. NJ at lao P NJ arrive in
Lowell at34 P, NJ; at 3.2O and $50 p NJ, arrive in
returning Trains leave Lowell for Worcese r and the
west at LOU A. NJ, arrive at Worcester at $50 A. NJ; at
LOU p NJ arrive at Worcester ut $3.50 p NJ; at 545 p M
arrive at Worcester at 1890 p. NJ '
through llckets, and Baggage checked through to all
important points Trains arrive at and depart from
- L. n X r. Depot, AIiddleseX st. forming the hest
anu qnekest route between Lowell and Worcester
Springfield, Albany, New York and the West
=, ,,,.,,.. IL. A. BLOOD, Supt FitchbuIg
E,,J CRoSSMAN Genl Agent Lowell
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The grasshoppers are doing an immense dam
age to the grain in Aroostook county.
Mrs Mary Howard of Bangor is lying at the
point of death, after having suffered intensely
from having accidentally swallowed piece of
herds grass, which lodged in her windppe.
II. w. Richardson of Pennington, Me-, car
penter, at work on the new dwellings of the
Potomska mills at New Bedford, died instantly
while at work, just before - O'Clock, Tuesday.
The cause of death was heart disease.
A little boy, five years old, named James
Smith, fell from freight train at Portl and, on
Monday, cutting off one of his hands at the
wrist, inJuring the other so that three fingers
had to be amputated, and cutting bad cash in
his forehead. An elder brother, who attempted
TO rescue him, was struck by car, which
l.uacn 80 l. ,;l.a
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NQRWIoH AND WORCESTER DI.

NORWICH AND WORCESTER d.
~ VISION, B. II; and E. R. r. 1872.
. TRAINS GOING South, LEAVE WORCESTER AT
O'SS a m. Way Passenger Train. Connects at Web
ster with h, train from southbrdge. and for BOs-
ton; at Plainheld with trains to snd from Hart
ford and Providence; al Norwich with train for
90 - New London from West Side station.
AV.OO m. way Passenger Train. Connects at Wor-
cester with trains from Boston, Nashua Fitch
burg, Lowell, &c at Worcester Junction with
Western and Providence trains; at Putnpm with
train from Boston; at Painfeld for Providence;
at Norwich for New London, New Haven. and
New fork via Long Island,
5.15 p m. Way Passenger Train, Connects at wor
cester with trains from Nashua, Fitchburg. Low
ell, %c.i az Worcester Junction with Express
train from Boston, and trains from Western and
Providence and Worcester roads; at Putnam with
train from Boston at Pain1eld Junction, trains
from Providence ana Hartford arrive in season for
this tram Passengers from way stations Except
Webster, Putnam and Daniesonvlle) for New
YORK by steamer from New London, Will take this
train to Norwich
7.SO pm. Steamboat Express Train for New York.
Connects at Worcester with trains from Boston,
Concord, Manchester Lowell, Lawrence, Nashua,
AdiIchSSnrg; &c at Putnam from Boston, Wal
for New London at B5 m.
TRAINS GOING NORM LEAVE Norwich AT
4.1O m. Steamboat Express Train for Boston, daily
except MOnday) connecting at Putnam for BOs-
ton, Blackstone. Franklin and WalpOle; at Wor
csster Tor Boston Framingham, Lowell, Nashua,
London at $3.50 Il m, dependen on arrival of
steamer.
600 a m. Way Passenger Train. Connecting at
Plainheld Junction for Providence; at Putnam
for Boston, arriving at 1920 a. Worcester
Junction for Springfield and wsy stations, Albany,
&C., and Providence; at Worcester for trains 70
Boston, Nashua, &c.
Has a m. Way Passenger Train Connecting at
Plainneld with train from and for Providence;
arriving at worcester Junction in season for trains
at Worcester for trains to Boston, Nashua, &c
S'I5 pm Way Passenger Train, Connects at Nor
p %leh with i train from New London, and at
PUTNAM with train to Providence,
WEBSTER SPECIAL.
Leaves W Webster Tor Worcester at 0.OOam.
Leaves worcester Tor webster az 0.35 pm.
L. ST. NJ ANDREWS, Sup't
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business CARDS.
FLOURSl

n j.. HATCH
| We Has constantly on hand choice assortment Of
Canada Michigan. ST. Louis and Southern
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GBe Daily spp at1ueste GbmsOap ung, September l9 1872
Gu Ett.

TEVO LET-A pleasant front suit of unfur.
Il nished rooms city water and gas; at 81 Main St,
TEVO LET-A tenement of rooms. Inquire
Il at p Jefferson ST. diff sn
VlO LET-A nice furnished front room,
be ready occupancy Oct 18TH lew table boardeI
can be accommodated APPly at No % Clinton St
RIO LET-An upper tenement of rooms,
: sl corner OF ohaF ar and Beacon ''' B. SHIRLEY
FENO LET-A tenement of rooms. Inquire
= i, on the premises No. Il E Fl. St
VIENEMENT TO RENT : OF 5 or 6
4 rooms. on one floor at5e Coral st.
FENO RENT-A good Barn with stalls and
Apply on the premises, or to JAS. MELASEFY,
AUS dM ,Th&Su Gas Co Office.
no LET-Three furnished lodging rooms
hand St gentlemen Apply at af No. Is Clinton st. Eight
V'O LET-Lower tenement of rooms, with
cellar. Is Bowdon ST. dStF sl0
NO. DET-A nice tenement of seven rooms.
Il Apply to A. S. NEwcoMB.
TTNO RENT-For l, 2 or years, lower
III tenement of rooms and Two or three rooms in the
upper tenement if desired. Terms reasonable to ten
ant who will good care of the house Good well
and city water Good neghb0hoOd. 1900 feet Of land.
covered with and shrubs. Healthy and delightful
location. Barn near if wanted. good octave Piano
to rent cheap Apply on the premises al y Wlmo ST.
50 diff $. W. FIELD.
ENO RENT-A first class tenement of nine
n rooms; all modern Improvements. Inquire on the
premises, No Loudon st. diff 81
Two LET-An upper tenement of rooms.
u Inquire on the premises No Al wilmot street.
CLEVELAND'S WOODEN MACHINE
" WORKS. WORCESTER MASS.
FOR = ALE.
The shop tools patterns stock and business of the lse
E c. Cleveland of this city, manufacturer of Wooden
Machinery.
The business commenced by Mr.. Cleveland in 1859
since which time he has constructed from patterns de-
signed by himself Improved Carting Machines, Jacks,
Twisters, Pickers Winders Dressers Beamers, Fulng
Mills, Hydraulic Presses Drying Machines Gigs Brush
ing Machines Hydro ENtractors, Improved Jack Attach
ment &c. in extensive throughout the country
The character of MIR. Ceveand's machinery stands in
the estimation OF many eminent manufacturers second
to none in the Ountry.
The tools and patterns are in excellent condition. The
works in full operation receiving orders for
chnery usual, and were never more complete equip
ment than at the present time.
This lucrative business with its great reputation is
for sale. Address GEORGE CROAiPT0N, Worces-
ter, Mass dtf ms
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IhANhLIN NUUNIIs
A party of boys in Gill caught four coons, a
few weeks ago-an old one and three young
ones. They were taken from their hiding place
in the top of small walnut tree, and secured at
the cost Of a smart scratching. The young ones
are expected to be on exhibition at the Green
field cattle show, the 26th and 2Tth inst.
George +. Bali of Leyerett (Long Plain) has
what is called beagle hound, that killed, last
season (1S71), over $50 woodchucks by actual
count-21 of them in seven days. This season
the game has been less plenty in his vicinity
and he has brought in only few over 100. He
does something also in the line Of coons, rab-
bits and other game
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Joseph d. King Of Benson lost a hand in a
threshing machine few days ago.
The gale al Underhill, Sunday, blew down the
steeple Of the Congregational church at the
Flats, two barns, and also several chimneys
CONNECTICUT.
The steam road roller in Hartford was taken
down Main street on Saturday afternoon, and
tue strange monster frightened more than fifty
horses -
The wreck Of the propeller Nevada. of Hart.
ford, burned off New London the other nigbt
mas been sounded and portion of the CARO-
Nli 0e saved The engine and machinery Are
entirely destroyed ~
ing Etasshoppers In the Connecticut valley
sats, ~ y sal9, taken 10 chewing tobacco IN HE
nsius, ana the habit rs proving fatal ~ them
lhey VIII soon learn not to swallow fbe NC
and then the habit will be less ininriore J"iNV'
A Middietown gentleman having bee1 H.,
pointed at the failure Of the recentlv ,,,p
equestrian exhibition at Central 6arL P N.l
York, now offers $40 70 the best and sd ies ".
the second best lady rider, riding astride AZ ~
the Middletown county fair, no competitors ~
be allowed unless Of good moral character.
RHODE ISLAND.
The Newport regatta Of August Goth hayip,
proved failure, owing TO the accident to nm
Dauntless, viii be sailed again on Thursday.
The shooting Of the boy Ludowicy in Proyi
uehce, last week, turns out, on investigation, 4
nave been purely accidental.
A would-be-leserter, who was captured am
court mariiaed az Fort Adams, Newport, has
ien-pound ball attached TO his ankle, and vii
nave u Tor company for several months.
a, y mas now become fashionable 10 remain a
Ne"Pofs ourug me winter months, some twent,
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