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Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05
THE " DOMESTIC 5 is less liable to drop stitches than any other machine.

THE SKRPTIcAL CONVINCED. advance in Medicine, every new remedy has encoun- tered an opposition, which is the test of truth. Galen and Jenner only were believed when they had proved their discoveries against opposition. But men are observing, and benefits always make belle yers. No incredulity can stand the silent argument of good results. When Dr. Walker proclaimed that he had produced from the medicinal herbs of Califor- mia an Elixir that would regenerate the sink ing system and cure disease not organic, the incredllous shook their heads Yet his VINE GAR BITTERs is now the Standard Restorative of the Western World. The truth could not be resisted. Under the operation of the new remedy, Dyspeptics regained their health, appetite and strength, the Bilious and Consti- pated were relieved of every distressing symp- tom the Consumptive and Rheumatic rapidly recovered; Intermittent and Remittent Fevers were broken up; the taint of Scrofula was eradicated Who could gainsay facts like these? Not even the Faculty. Skepti- cism was routed. All doubts as to the claims of the Bitters to the first place in the first rank of modern medicines were silenced, and this wonderful preparation is to-day the most popular Tonic, Alterative, and Blood Depu- rent ever advertised in America In common with other journalists, we are free to add our testimony to this remedy. It is domestic medicine, and no household should be with out it.-[Com
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Tho House Resolutions.

The following are the resolutions intro duced into the U. s. House by Mr. Wood, Democrat) of New York. The House by vote of S8 to 87 refused to suspend the rules that the resolutions might come up at once:
 Whereas, According to the monthly statement of the Secretary of the Treas. ury there was cash balance on hand in the Treasury on the 1st inst, of SPA, 868, ,745; and
 Whereas, This large sum was with drawn from circulation by taxation and
 Whereas, Neither the public necessi- ties nor sound policy of finance can re- quire cash reserve of such magnitude, which not only produces no interest, but prevents income by its disastrous effects upon trade and commerce and
 Whereas, There is dearth of the circulating medium and the necessary moneyed faciliaesin consequence, which are retarding business, distressing bor- rowers, aud expressing industries; there fore,
 Resozced, That the Secretary of the Treasury be requested to extend relief to the people by the disbursement of such proportion of the cash on hand as will be consistent with the safety and the immediate liabilities of the Treasury and it's accruing resources, to the end that trade and commerce may be revived, and the industries and interests of the people be promoted.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05
BLACKMAHED TO HIS DEATH,

BLACKMAILED TO HIS DEATH. few months ago a man died in little town on the Canada side, who in early life was one of the most promising clergymen in
 the city of New York He died a broken hearted man, and the victim to merci- less attempt to blackmail, which had
 been tried upon him soon after his en- trance upon parochial duties. He was summoned one day to perform Chris tian clergyman's offices in house where he had had no previous acquaintance. The story told by the parties who sum. moned him was very plausible one, and he went without hesitation into the trap prepared for him. As soon as he arrived at the sick chamber, he was confronted by two men, who maintained that he had visited the house with impure motives, paid over @ certain sum of "hush money" The man in his bewilderment took precisely the wrong course. He felt that he could better submit to pecu
 niary extortion than to allow his name to be used in connection with disgrace full affair, no matter how innocent he might have been of the charges brought against him. He therefore paid the sum demanded. From that hour he was doomed man. At regular intervals his prosecutors called for money. If he re- fused to pay they held the old threat over him, and it was now doubly strong from the fact that he had paid once to keep the matter secret. His life be- came torture to him. He resigned his parish in the metropolis and tried to be concealed in more humble parish in another part of the country; but go where he would, the relentless blackmail- CTS were on his track. Finally he told to his friends the terrible secret of his life. This thwarted his prosecutors, to be sure, but their wretched victim was already ruined man; as we have said, he died few months ago in quiet out of-the-way Canadian town. - Bufalo Commercial.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05
A. Rabid Bride.

The Pittston, (Penn} Gasette tells the following About eleven weeks ago, a young lady named Cox, daughter of Miles Cox, of Stoddardville, went into the yard to kill some chickens. The dog followed her, and picking D one of the chickens, ran off with it. She chased him with stick to recover 1t, and com ing up with him, he turned upon her, and bit her in the arm, lacerating it fear fully. Her mother and brother coming to the rescue, were also badly bitten by the lnfuriated beast. The wounds healed, however, and nothing more was thought of the matter. The young woman was engaged to be married to young man living at Goldsboro, named Alfred Ker- rick, and the wedding was appointed to come of at the place about two weeks ago.
 On the wedding morning, as she was about to perform her ablutions, the water sent shiver through her whole system and frightened her, and at the breakfast table the coffee had such an effect upon her that she spilled it over the table. She then complained of feeling unwell, and her friends advised her to remain at home, but she said she did not want to disappoiDt AL, and, accompanied by 0 sister, proceeded to Goldsboro, where the wedding ceremony was performed.
 Immediately after this she was seized with spasms, bearing all the indications of hydrophobia. In one of her lucid intervals she warned the company that she would bite them if they did not keep away from her. "But," said she to her won't bite you" In one of her par, oxisms she bit lady who was endeav- bring to soothe her. Soon after assuring her husband that she would not bite him she was seized with convulsions, and laying back in his arms, died.
 The other members of the family who were bitten by the dog have not, as yet, displayed any symptoms of the disease, but they live in hourly dread.
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Delicate Creatures.-This ia the phrase ap piled by His Blackness, the Moor of veniee to the fair ladies of Italy. It the lovely complexion s Desdemona, such radiant contrast to his own, that won his heart and sooth to say, every man of dis comment considers g fair skin, like Q sweet voice an excellent thing in woman." Now this is a charm which can be acquired. There .is a healthful and odorlferous toilet article, known everywhere ai HAaAN's MAGNOLIA BALM, which literally transfgures cloudy or sallow skin. suffusing the discolered 1ace neck, arms and bosom with soft pearly tinge and imparting te the surface sothness and gloss like that of polished marble. Instead of clogginl the pores, like the sticky enamels, contracting astrngent cosmetics it censes the skin frsm all i'm purites and wonderfully improves its texture. This peculiar1ty is particularly appreciated by rural which country air is apt to engender are speedily removed from their faces, hands and arms, by this delightful preparation.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05
The Killing of Rosa Rand.

Rosa Rand, the actress, was shot and killed by her husband at Cincinnati, @ few days since. Her husband says of the affair Rosa had been out shoppine and had come in and gone to work at one of her costumes. We were sitting in a couple of chairs in front of the grate, pretty close together, she was on my left. She pointed to revolver on the mantel and said it was cooked, and that I had better uncock it and put it away. The chambermaid had noticed it as she dust ed off the mantel and spoke about it. I had the little dog on my right arm, took the pistol, and was uncocking it as I stepped down, and (sobs and tears) it went off and killed her !; and Choking up) l wish it was me that was dead in her place. Can't go down to where she is ?'' Was she sitting when the accident oc- cured ?" "Yes she fell over caught her up and asked her if she was hurt !? She said, Yes, I'm dying; kiss me, good-by.' Ilaid her on the bed. Can't I go there now ?" When our reporter, after talk with the prisoner, visited room No. 36 at the Madison House, he found Rosa laid out on the bed. There was blood on the sheet and pillow, and on her face ]; and immediately under the jaw-bone on the right side was the ugly red hole made by the pistol ball. Only 9 corpse was left of the once sprightly woman who had often risked her life on the trapeze to gratify perspiring, shrink ing, wondering thousands. A plain black dress covered the shapely limbs that so often, in tights and spangles, had attract ed admiring glances when displayed in mid-air, On the foot of the bed and on table near by, were the close fitting garments and gay fringes on which her fingers had worked industriously but a few hours before. The awful reality of death had come rudely in upon the work of preparation for the fiction of show life. Poor Rosa had been hustled, sud- denly indeed, into an engagement of which she had not dreamed There is nothing in connection with this affair, so far as we could learn yesterday, to throw doubt upon the mans statement as to the manner of this poor woman's un- timely taking off
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05
TEae Village Store.

He was only dierk in she village store,
 Where all was sold, and little mere = Pins, and pipes, and tea, and nails, Sugar, and ribbon, and flannel, aud paiIs, Boots, and butter, and tops, and tape, Whiting, and backing, molasses, and crape, And strings of onions, and pens, and ink, And, out of demijohn, something to drink ffwas the grand exchange Of scandal and news And wonderful place to cure the blues; For there, from morn till after ten, You'd generally fnd..the leading men The men who held official station. fYou'd think indeed they ruled the nation,) Deacon Dodd, and Father Hobb, And queer old Uncle Nathan Cobb. You'd sec them all some frosty night, When snow is crisp and stars are bright, AS round the red-hot stove they sit, And smoke, and chew, and talk, and spit, And spin their yarns of this and that, From Dodd's farm to Cobb's cat.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05
SINGULAR LAW Su1r.-A curious case

SINGULAR LAW SUIT.-A curious case is on trial in one of the courts of Maine
 A man who held some old bonds of the Maine Central Railroad, amounting to $170, 1000, contended that they should be paid in gold, but finally agreed to take greenbacks for them, with the proviso that if the United States Supreme Court decision was reversed in six months time he was to have no more while if it should not be reversed he should re- ceive ten per cent. additional, amount. ing to $l7, 900. He went to lawyer in Portland to draw up the agreement, af- ter which, he says, the lawyer offered to deposit the bonds in the First National Bank, which acted for the railroad com pany, and bring him certificate of de- posit for the proceeds. For doing this the lawyer charged his client $1, 700, on the ground that by the rules of the Cum berland bar he was compelled to charge one per cent. on all amounts collected. The client proposes to see whether the crossing of street to bank and mak- ing deposit can be considered as mak- ing collection, and charged for accord! ingly. ssrF z
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05
Infection in the Air.


 At this season the vegetable world takes new lease ofe but to the sensitive and delicate members of the human family it time of danger and often of great suffering The moisture which rises frsm the earth and hangs suspended it in the form of morning and ming mists and fogs holds in solution to speak, tho
 ephitic elements which produce fever asue remit tent evers rheumatism and many painful nervous dis urban and which aggravate dyspepsia bliousness and all minor affections of the stomach and the bowels This therefore, is critical period of the year, season when the renovang refreshing and purifying operation of the mghtes of all vegetable toncs and alternatives Hostetter's Stomach Btters salvation to the weak and the best security for tho continuance of the health and vgor of the strong Now is the time not only to protect the system against the ailments of the season. but to the disorders incident to temperature Let not the e1hausting heats of tho sum- mer months ind you unprepared to meet them A course of Hosteters Biters commenced now will nut all the physical energies in fighting trim double the capacity of the internal repe the of dis refresh the brain and clear it of all hypoohondraea and place the whole physique an attitude of defence with every point fortified and guarded and as nearly invulnerable to unwholesome influences as it is possible for the human structure to be-
 From the Atlantic the Pacific the reputation of the CABLE SCREW WIRE Boots and Shoes is spreading They never rip, leak fall to pieces Try them Look out for the Patent stamp all others limitations
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

n oAnELEssnDss.[An CARELESS n employe at the icut, upon going, into storehouse where 100 open barrels of powder were waiting to be headed, put pipe he was smoking in his pocket. He sat down on the edge ot one of the barrels few minutes, when he was called out to see visitor. Arriv- ing outside the door, he discovered that his coat was on fire, the pipe not having been extinguished. A moment more and the whole establishment would have been blown into atoms. -s.r
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

THE JUBnEE.-A plan for the grand jubilee Coliseum, at Boston, has been ac- cepted. This neat little edifce is to cover five acres of land, and to cost quarter of a million of dollars. It is to be 400 feet wide and $50 long, the auditorium occu- pying 312 feet of it's depth, and the space allotted to the orchestra and chorus 23s feet. At each end of the building there is to be tower 50 feet by 60 and 200 feet high, of a highly ornamental character. There is to be gallery around these tur. rets at the height of 16O feet.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05
UNITED STATES CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

In the Senate the Chicago Relief bill was taken up, and after some debate the bill as reported by the Finance Commit tee was passed-yeas 20, nays l7. The Tariff bill was then taken up.
 The bill to enable honorably dis charged soldiers and sailors, or their widows, to acquire homesteads on the public lands was taken up and passed. The Senate resumed the discussion o1 the Tariff bill, and after some talk, put tea and coffee on the free list by vote of 35 to l3.
 Quite number of bills were intro duced, among them one to construct and aid in rebuilding the levees on the Mis- sissippi Levee and Telegraph Company with capital of $1O, ,OOO, ,000, to construct levees and line of telegraph.
 Bill authorizing the employment of surf men at alternate life-saving stations on the New Jersey coast for the year 1872, passed. It appropriates $10,080.
 Bills to amend the act for the protec- tion of American citizens who may dis cover deposits of guano, and authorizing mail steamship service between New Orleans and certain Mexican ports. Passed.
 The Senate took up the House tariff bill. MT. Trumbull's amendment to in. clude salt was rejected-yeas, 19; nays, 29. The amendment to include coal wal also reiected-yeas, IF; nays, 25. MT. Morrell (Vt.) offered the free list in the Senate bill as substitute for an amend. ment by MT. Morton repeating stamp duties. Adopted-yeas, 34 nays, 13. MT. Wright Iowa) then moved to add the second section of the Finance Com. mittee'a bill reducing the duties ten pe1 cent. on textile fabrics and manufactures of iron, steel, earfhenware, glassware, leather and India-rubber. Agreed to- yeas, 22; nays, IF. 0.
 A bill was reported by the Committee on Commerce authorizing the appoint ment of shipping commissioners, to superintend the shipping and discharge of seamen on American merchant ships, and for the protection of seamen. The House in committee of the whole on the Post-ofice Appropriation bill, defeated the amendment giving the Pacific Mail Steamship Company $1 100000 as a subsidy for carrying the China and Japan mails, by vote of 92 nays to 97 yeas. An amendment prohibiting employees of the department acting as agents or attorneys for the prosecution of claims within two years after leaving office, was agreed to. <.
 A bill securing homesteads on the pub lie lands to honorably discharged soldiers and sailors, their widows and minor children, was passed. Bill authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to contract for statue, to be.erected in Washington, of the late Admiral Farragut, at cost not to exceed $2O,O0O. Passed.
 Mr. Hill, N. J., presented memorial of eight hundred freeholders, merchants, storekeepers, &c.,, of Patterson, New Jersey, against any reduction of the present duties on foreign manufactured silk goods. Referred.
 The Committee on Banking aud Cur rency presented their report respecting the failure of National Banks, with a resolution expressing their opinion that the successful working of the. Currency Bureau required change in the office of Comptroller.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pimples, affections, cured, and the skin made V soft and i smooth, by using the JUNIPER TAR SoAP made by CAswELL, HAZARD & Co.,, New York. It is more convenient and easily applied than othe1 remedies, avoiding the trouble of the greasy compounds now in use.-Com,
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

CONDEMNED PRIsoNERs.-The jailor of Newgate prison, London, stated to re- porter that he found prisoners condemn ed to death gave themselves up to de- spair for day or two, but after that &C., copied the inevitable, rarely alluded to their crime, and talked on various sub jects. They nearly always sleep we'll the night before execution.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

A LADY, who under the influence of
 nitrous oxide gas, had several teeth ex- tracted by dentist in New York, died, it is believed, from the effects of the gas | inhaled.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

THE Democratic National Conventions have recently been held In 1868, July 4 in 1864, Aug. 29; in 1860 fat Baltimore), J,
 June IS; in 1856, June 2; in 1852, June |; in 184S, and in 1844, May 22.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05
To COnsunDtiVes.

The advertiser having been permanently cnred of dread disease Consumption by simple remedy is anx- lous to make known to ais fellow sufferers the of IF s wh9 desire it. be will send copy of the for preparing and using the safne which, they will ind SURE CURE TOT CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, ,BnoNoHIIrs &e Fartes Wlsnlng the prescription will please address
 Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON
 -T 2o4 South Third street. Wilhamsburgh N. Y
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" A $1.oOO Railroad Bond, with com pound interest for thirty years, at seven per cent, will amount to $7,612.3O.
 Write to CHARLES w. HAssnER, No. 7 Wall street, New Yerk,
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

LIFE. The mere lapse of years is not life. To eat, and drink, and sleep-to be exposed to darkness and light-to pace round in the mill of habit, and turn thought into an implement of trade this is not life. In all this but a poor fraction of the consciousness of humani. ty is awakened, and the sanctities still slumber which make it worth while to be. Knowledge, truth, love, beauty, goodness, faith, alone can give vitality to the mechanism of existence.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

The Most Unhappy Person in the world is the Dyspephc, Everything looks dark and gloomy he fee out of sorts with himself and everybody else Life ii burden to him This can all be changed by taking standing have been cured by it.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

ENGLISH RAcNe.-The famous race tor the Liverpool Grand National Steeple- chase Handicap was run over the Aintree course. near Liverpool, England. The race excited much interest, and was won by the che'tnut mare Cassetete, the brown geldings Scauington and Dispatch being respectively second and third. It IS a singular coincidence that these two horses were second and third last year, only that Dispatch was second and Scar rineton third. During the race the chestnut mare Primrose fell and was iri- stantly killed 1; several other horses fell and were badly hurt. sa ss- ii.s-ss sszs.r
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

EXPORTS AND IMPoRTs.-The following exhibit of exports and imports of the United States for the calendar year 1871, is furnished by the Bureau of Statistics The values are all expressed in specie : Imports of merchandise sb72, ,6os S14 Imports of specie and bullion. 17,39o4l5
 Total imports. S5ss sos 72e Exports domestic merchandise. $445 542,6o7 Exports foreign merchandise. ......... 14789 O07
 Total exports merchandise. ..... $46o, ,ss1, ,e14 Exports domestic bullion and specie.. s656s2. .s4a Exports foreign bullion and specie..... 12oO9 l28
 Total exports bullion and specie. s7Z641, ,47o Total exports $537 973, ,o84 EXCESS or imports .............. 1885, ,645
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

No WOMEN NEED APPLY.-The Japa- nese Minister desires it stated that the public arc under Q misapprehension in supposing that he is appointing lady teachers to go to Japan. The erroneous reports published in newspapers have caused very large number of persons to apply for positions, and as it is quite inn possible to return favorable answers, he thinks it due to these applicants that this notice should be given. =
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

ANOTHER English ram, the Thunderer, has been launched.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

BoNDsE REDEEMED.-The amount of 1862 bonds redeemed to date by the U.
 tSrss G5 sae foows Fs anasf sRs s91, AS, ,OOo; Second call, slo, ,Ooo, 900 :; Third call, S9, ,466, 300. Total, $11o, ,so9, :
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

Ar the annual meeting of the woolen manufacturers of the West and South, which was held in Chicago last week, it was resolved that the next Woolen Ex- position should be held in that city.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05

1AnO Ohio Improved Swine sold fer breeding UvU.A "A ID 1871 by l.. B. SnvER Salem, O. Send for &VVV description, and Improved Sheep and Fowls.
Connecticut western news., 1872-04-05
Fingall, Ont, March 4, 1871.

DR A. L. SCOVILL is the inventor of sev sral medica preparations which have become very popular and havs been beraly used. Among his inventions are "Halr. Basam for tho Lungs and "Liverwort and Tar" For the past ten Lung remedy has been offered to the public Read the following letter from DR. Sco- WILL referring to it:
 Messrs. J. N. HARRIS Co.,
 Gs,ts.-I make the following statement from nerfect conviction and knowledge of tho benefits of ALIENS LUNG fALsAM in curing the most deep seated PULMo- NARY CONSUMPTION! fhave witnessed it's effects on tho young and the old and truly that by far the best expectorant remedy with which acquainted Goughs and all the early stages of Lung complaints believe to be certain cure and every family would pearsnce of disease about the Lungs there would be very few of fatal consumption It causes the hlegm ana matter to raise. whsut irritating those delicate organs the Lungs and without producing constipation o the bowels It also gives strength system stops the and Changes all tn morbid secretions to healthy state. Yours respectfully, -
 ..l=F-t8b'E 6 : .s A L. SCoyILI.