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Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10
A ShArD Set.

Located in New York is an unscrupu- lous gang of men who carry on the counterfeit money, or sawdust game, l" realizing from stupid men all through the country large sums of money. In connection with the sawdust game they have gift concerts, Tea Company, bo gus watches, cheap jewelry, and num- berless other affairs, all designed to get money without returning an equivalant. It has been wondered why the concern has not been broken up. The District Attorney of New York tells us why in the following words: 1T have repeat edly searched the statutes of the State to see whether I could not find some point on which I could 1ndict them. Hitherto I have searched in vain but I still hope that, sooner or later, we may be able to bring the fellows to justice. They commit no statutable offence. In the sawdust swindle they are absolutely and entirely safe. We cannot indict them for fraudulently obtaining money without rendering an equivalent, for their circular only promises to supply the dupe with counterfeit currency, which is worthless, except as Q mode to cheat somebody else. The buyer there fore Intentionally pays good money for bad, and he IS in no way wrongeo if he receive sawdust, which is fully as valu- able as the stuff he wanted to buy. Ten years ago, when I was in Albany, the country was flooded with circulars is- | sued by these same men, promising to supply imitation gold dollars of such exquisite workmanship as to be wholly undistlnguishable from the genuine coin. It was determined to lay trap for the swindlers. An expert detective was engaged, and in few days the Dis trict Attorneys office was in possession of six of the counterfeit gold dollars sold by this firm. It was thought that c good case had been made out against the rascals, but when the dollars were tested it was discovered that they were genuine. The idea, of course, was tc send real dollar to the dupe, in the hope that he, believing it to be only a good imitation, would immediately order u large supply. I have no doubt tha very best lawyers in this city, who re. ceive enormous fees for their services. ] cannot in any other way account for the extraordinary skill with which they car. ry on an entirely fraudulent business without leaving any loophole open to at tack. The fact is, that the law, as at present constituted, is altogether made. quate to the suppression of this kind oi vice, and 1t is only by constant and re peated exposure that the trade of these men, who fatten upon the stupidity oI the lesser rogues, can be destroyed. The mere existence of such a gang of con. spirators is a crying evil, and I should be most happy to use every means at my disposal to uproot the whole system if could only discover sufficient proot to warrant an indictment against all o1 any of them."
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10
Farm, Garden and Household.

wooD LANDs.-There is, certainly, a great lack of proper discrimination among farmers in regard to the preser- vation of valuable timber trees. When ever certain tract is set aside as per- manant woodland, the greatest care should thenceforth be given, not only in removing trees that have arrived at ma turity; but in preserving the more valu- able of the young growth. It may also be we'll to introduce valuable species not native of the locality ; but this, as a general rule, will be found quite difficult in old forests.
 NUMBER OF Eaas IN A HEN-It has been ascertained that the ovarium of a fowl is composed of ovaules or eggs therefore hen during the the whole of her life cannot possibly lay more than 600 eggs, which, in the natural course, are distributed over nine years in the following proportion:
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

VEsuv1us.-Twelve persons were kill, ed and twelve injured by the running lava on the occasion of tho eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The villages of San Sa- bastiano and Massabisomma were almost entirely destroyed, but all their inhabi- tants succeeded in getting away safely. Ponticelli, Cercola, Saint George and Po1tici, were abandoned by their inhab- itants. The people living in the towns of Tore del Greco, Resina, and Boscot- recare also fled from their homes. These homeless persons have been provided with temporary shelter. The. lava ad- vanced at the rate of one kilometre an hour.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

SEEING THE PoINT.-A boy returned from school ono day with 0 report that his scholarship had fallen below the usual average. "Well," said his father, " You've fallen behind this month, have you ?" "Yes, sir" "Hov did that happen ?" Don't know, sir.'' The father did if the son did not. He had observed number of dime novels scattered about the house, but had not thought it worth while to say anything until @ fitting opportunity should offer itself. A basket of apples stood upon the floor, and he said {: "Empty out those apples, and take that basket md bring it to me half full of chips." Sus- pecting nothing, the son obeyed. "And now," he continued, "put those apples back in that basket. When half the apples were replaced in the basket the son said: "Father, they roll off. can't put any more in." "Put them in, I tell you:" "But, father, I can't put them in.' "Put them in? No, of course you can't put them in. Do yon expect to fill it with apples You say you don't know why you fell behind at school; I will tell you why. Your mind is like that basket. It will not hold more than so much. And here you have been for the past month filling it with cheap dirt-dime novels" The boy turned on his heel, whistled. md said
 "Whew I see the point" Not dime novel has been seen in the house from that day to this.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

PLEASED THE INDIANs.-An amusing instance is given of one deed done in the early days by the Tammany braves :: The Greek Indians, on the Southwestern frontier, had grown troublesome, and the government, then just entering upon its work with heavy debt and an impover. ished people, was particularly anxious for peace. In 1790 8 delegation of the Creeks were induced to visit New York, then the seat of the federal government, that talk might be had with the Pres ident. The result of the conference, it was supposed, would greatly depend on the first impression produced on the minds of the savages, and their entertain ment afterwards. Luckily, the Tamma- ny Society had an abundant supply of paiut and feathers, and Washington hit upon the happy expedient of engaging it to do the agreeable to the tawny visitors. Accordingly, when the Indian embassy reached the city, it was conducted to the Tammany wigwam, where all the mem- bers of the society were waiting to re- ceive it with painted faces and full abo- riginal outfit. The Greeks were delighted with their reception and as during their stay the TaInmany members retained their Indian dress, and devoted them selves exclusively to their entertainment, the result was very satisfactory treaty, and the preservation of the peace.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

THE YOUNGER DUMAS. - Alexander Dumas. pere, describing the curious and contradictory elements that make up the character of his son, says: "He is lazy, he is industrious he is gourmand, he is abstemious he is lavish, he is economi- cal he is suspicious, he is credulous he is blase, and he is innocent; he is slow in speech and rapid in action; he ridicules me with all the brilliant wit of which he is master, and yet he loves me with all his heart :; he is always ready to fleece me out of all my money like Va lere, or to fight for mo like the Cid. His imagination is the most vivid and the most sustained that have ever known in 0 young man of twenty-one years. It bears me away like a torrent; it shines like half-hidden flame it reveals itself in revcrie as in excitement, in quiet as ill danger, in smiles as in tears. From time to time we quarrel with each other, and, like the prodigal son. he takes his portion and quits the paternal mansion. On that day buy calfaan begin to fatten it, sure that before a month he will return to get his part of it. It is true that evil-minded people say that it is for the sake of the calf that he comes back, and not for mine but am moi inclined to believe half that"
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

The Tenacity of Truth.-when 6 nation as clear-headed as the Americans once become con vinced from long experience and observation, that au article possesses superior excel Hence as a med cine, not all the preposterous clamor of all the worthless nostrum vendors in the universe can shake their belief in it's efficiency. Truth is 6 very tena cious thing as these worthies beginning to dis cover. PLANTATION BITTERs has too firm a hold upon the popular esteem to be in the slightest degree effected by the cold water datribes which the adver tisers of fermented slops 'without particle of alec hol" so fond of launc hing agalnst alcoholic preparations. The public knows very well that thi. peerless renovant and tonic does contain spirits bu 1t also knows that they are of the purest and mos wholesome description, fine old St Croix tho most active and beneficial diffuser of its remedia and invigorating propert throughout the sy stem which could possibly be adopted.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10
Mechanism of an Egg.

Every living creature is the product of an egg. Some are matched within the maternal body, and develope into their predestined proportions after birth which is the beginning of existence with the mammalia generally. Eggs of fishes are ordinarily incubated by solar warmth. Birds furnish heat necessary to quicken the germ into life from their own bodies, with few exceptions. Whether rhiuoceros, hippopotamus, a giraffe, an elephant or flea, their be- ginning is an egg. The germ of the future being is fed on the fluids by which it is surrounded. Out of the al- bumen or the white of common pull let's egg, for example, are built up a skeleton nervous system, a heart, lungs, brain, blood vessels, every muscle, and the elements of each individual feather, while the yolk is magazine oi food on which the chick is to be nour- ished short time after it leaves the shell. To do that, it is taken into the body of the bird in the course of incu- bation. Its enveloping membrane is elongated into tube communicating with the stomach, through which the nutriment is conducted to where it can be used. When that supply is exhaus- ted, then the mother commences Q reg. uar system of nourishing and feeding till grown and matured for providing fol itself.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

A QUESTION. remarkable legal point has been raised in the case of Marlow, the Jamestown murderer, who was to have been hanged few weeks ago, but obtained stay of proceedings, granted by Judge Barker oi the Supreme Court. It appears that Sunday inter- vened during the trial and after the evil dence was closed. By order of the Court the jury were kept together in the GUS tody of officers, who permitted them to attend the Baptist church in Maysville. This afforded an opportunity not to be neglected by the clergyman who officia- ted on that occasion, and he proceeded to preach a sermon having @ practical application to the case which the jury had under consideration, taking for his text the words. Release unto me Barabbas ; now Barabbas was a robber D During his discourse the minister said, Some in this house may think I am pleading for mercy for the man now be- ing tried for his life in tEis village. Such is not the case, for I believe inc man s hands are reeking with blood also, his wife's and her mothers reeking with blood. have read and carefully examin- ed the evidence, and from that have come to the conclusion" Marlow's counsel very naturally assumes that it was not fair to his client that tho jury should have been preached to in such a strain, and he has obtained the stay of proceed. ings on that ground.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

IT WAS NOT ALL DREAM.-A difident youth was paying his addresses to gay lass of the country, who had long des- paired of bringing things to crisis. He called one day when she was alone. After settling the merits of wheather, the girl said, looking silly into his face :: 1T dreamed of you last night" "Did you? Why, now!' "Yes; dreamed that you kissed me-" "Why, now ! What did your mother say ?'' ooh, dreamed she wasn't at home." A light dawned on the youths intellect, sin gular sound broke the stiffness, and in Q few weeks they were married.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

RUPTURE can be cured without suffer- ing. Elastic Trusses are superseding all others Before buying Metal Trusses or Supporters. send for descriptive circu. lar to the Elastic Truss Co.,, 6S3 Broad way, N. Y.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

OPEN CoUNTENANcEs.-Aw writer has calculated that as the average area of the human mouth, when open, is about tour square inches, the combined mouths of the 25,000 singers at the Boston Ju- bilee will form Q cavity of over seven hundred and thirty-six square feet. Measuring Jubilee cavities by the square feet, is new wrinkle. Should they at- tempt to sing "The voice of free grace cries escape to the moutains," the hear
 CTS may be tempted to take it literally.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

A father and mother in Detroit went away for an evening and left their little foury y-ear-old boy alone, although he begged piteously to be taken because he was afraid of the wolves and bears. They came back and found the child had become insane from fright, and is likely to be mopipg i5iot for the rest ef his days. 5"
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

THE purest and sweetest Cod-Liver Oil in sea-shore, from fresh, selected flyers, by CAS- WE'LL, HAZARD & Co.,, New York. It is abso- lutely pure and ssoeet. Patients who have once taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians have decided it superior to any of the other oils in market.-COn1.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

"THE BEST AND CHEAPEST HA1RDREss- ING in the world" Millions who ha, 6 used Burnett's Cocoaine, and who now make it @ constant appendage to the Toilet, confirm this expression.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

If you desire rosy cheeks and a com plexion fair and free from Pimples, Blotches and Eruptions, purify your blood by taking Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It has no equal for tAls purpose. 596.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

MRS. SHEkMAN CONVICTED, - Mrs. Sherman was con1 icted at New Haven ot murder in the second degree, and will be sentenced to the State Prison for life
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

Best and Oldest Family Medicine.-San ford's Ltrer Inugordtor.-A purely Vegetable Cuthar ttc and Tonic-for Dyspepsia Constipation Debility kHeadache Bilious Attacks, and all derangement of Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Ask your Druggis for 1t. Be,uare of imitdtiona
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

Found nt Last IA remedy that not only relieves but cures that enemy of mankind Consumption as vel IS the m satellites which revolve around it th enza, &c. The remedy we allude to is DR. WIsrARt BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY prepared by Seth W. Fow
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

TEE VERY BEsr-Aeents are wanted everywhere to ell the American Lamp Wick Co.'S. Patent Lamp hem A full fitout supplied agents free Address B. F. MESERVEY, General Agent, 70 Milk st. Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10
FARES Technical Guide.

produce Sorrento fret Carving with description and designs of Flower Stands, Table Mats Corner and Hang ing Shelves Work, Fruit and Card Baskets Picture and Photograph Frames ir all 90 elegant artistic and useful nome requisites, which be engaged in by young and old of both Tool Chests for the child mechanic snd farmer Model Upright norizontai CTS, Brigs and Steamshps Mathematical Instruments and Microscopes Portable Foot Latohes and Fittings, and fine Machnists Tools Fret Cutting Machines and Materials Chemical Chests and Laboratory for bows, youths and students and also first steps in Chemistry. being series of 45 select and amusing Chemical exper ments instructive and entertaining harmless and ire kinds useful and precious Woods from all parts of the World Naming l, 100 Scientific Mechanical Appliances and 225 Illustrations. Interesting and beneficial to every one Mailed on receipt of l5 cents.
 GEORGE PARR, Buffalo, N. Y.,
 MaDuf@cturer Of MechRuiess Yools,
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

In olden times June was held to be the most propitious month of the twelve for marriages, happy result being rem dered doubly certain if the ceremony was timed so as to take place at the full of the moon.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10
Special Notices.
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 A Dead DelusiOn.

A Dead De1usion.
 The theory that human beings whose strength has exhausted by pain and sickness can be restored by depicting medicines and water Gruel if absolutely dead deuson is in the last agones of dissolution At length is understood that strength be into debtated frame, though life may easily be purged of it. and that about as wise to withhold healthful stmulant from the weak the expectation that they will rally without it would be deprive lamp of oil and expect it to burn the brighter it.
 The immense and uniform success which has attended the of that wonderful combination of pure stimu. lant with the finest medicinal herbs known as Hostel ters Stomach Btters has largely assisted in dspelne the absurd chmera Frantic attempts made to re- vive it, but in yain When the sick feel that their strength departing and that unless nvgorated they utterly break down. it is in vain tender them fecuent slops in the place of genuine restoraves They may be imposed upon in this way once but the mposi- ton cannot be repeated They desire to be refreshed comforted braced up and decline to be Grped second time.
 Under the operation of the Btters the other hand all the to physical restoration simultaneously. The system is stimulated and toned, the bowels regulated the appetite cultivated the composed and the condition of the blood improved at one and the same time by . single medicine. Common tells that such preparation must be invaluable For one of the Best Book Ca, alogues published send three-ctnt stamp to ALFRED WARREN, No. 2ls
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

REPORTS of probable withdrawal of the American claims for indirect damages give satisfaction in England.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

THE town of Mexico, Mo-, claims the notoriety of possessing Q man who can lift barrel of kerose le oil with his teeth
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10

VERMONT farmers complain of scarci ty of good farm hands.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10
BUR NHAM'S

THREE YEARS IN AVIAN TRAP!
 A companion to TEN NIGHTS A BAR RooM," by T. s. ARTHUR ahe most popular of Amer can autho sl ready. It is sto ting expose of liquor maSing city dram shop shos n the vile decepons pr9oteed in written Will be eageR read by thousands and certain to have immense sIle. Apply for agency and do Jood well as nnke money, to
 J. M. STOD ID A TGT SE Co.,, Publishers, Philad'a 8.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-10
k GREAT OFFER! !,

Horace Waters, 4S1 Broadway, N. ".
 will dispose of ONE HUNDRED PIANOS, MELoDEoNs, and ORGANS of six rst-class makers including Watess at extremely loc cdsh ding is mon will take from s4 10 2o monthly until paid the same to let and the beautiful style and perfect tone made exhibition at 4Sl Broadway. New York.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-27
Gold at l p. N. ll31a

Last evening, Rev. d. Pstton, pastor OF
the Presbyterian Soc iety OF this place, de,
livered bis farewell sermon to bis parishion
srs and the public, he intending to leave
- announced 10 the RECORD some days ago
10 the course Of his remarks the Rev gen.
tlemsn alluded feelinely 10 bis connection
with the society; the labor be had UNDER
gone In striving to do bis duty in the Mas
ser's cause, and bis sorrow at being com,
PEELED to part with bis congregation all of
whom bad become endeared to him 10 the
strongest bonds Of friendship. The sermon
was an appropriate one to the occasion, and
will long be remembered by all who heard
It. We trust the Rev. gentleman's health
may be ultimately restored BY the change,
and that be may long be spared 10 labor iu
the Masters vineyard. Meantime the mauv
pleasant memories associated with bic min
issra.ions here will not soon b. forgotten BY
host Of friends.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. statement ap-
peared in the Erie d spatcb, Of Saturday
week, that has been extensively copied by
our exchanges, concerning the firm Of Nc
Cray, Rockwell L. Co., OF this city. The
article states that the flm had failed owing
to the absconding Of the junior member Of
the firm, taking with him or misappropria-
ting large sum belonging to the same.
Tue whole statement is incorrect, and is
an act Of gross injustice to all the members
of the firm. On the date OF its publication
Mr.. Rockwell was in Oil City, in company
with Mr.. McCray.
Since that time the firm has been dissolv>
ed by mutual consent of all parties, and the
business saiisia ctorily arranged. As no
good ground existed for the publication
mode by the Dispatch, we are sure they will
take pleasure in correcting the false impres.
zion their article has made.
The firm has enjoyed an excellent busi-
ness reputation, aud its members ere de-
serving of no such unjust suspicious as the
article OF the Dispatch would infer.-tOiI
City Register.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-27

ANOTHER LIBEL SUlT!-These libel suits
don't stick. Tidiou te had q "sensationap'
Of this kind within the memory of the oldest
iohsbitants; but, like old Zip coon, the par,
ties "come down" With out waiting to be
shot at. But Mr.. Wicker seems to hsva the
inside track and, II we are not very much
mistaken, will come out ahead. But, Char.
ley, we are sorry the affair was sprung 20
soon, it will spoil little champagne fight
that might have resulted In favor OF the. .pvr,
ty Of the ndalous" part. However, we
shall anxiously look for the ''rich develope-
men" you have promised the public
Tidi0ute Commercial.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-27

Police NEws.-Mr. Charles N. Black.
man, proprieiar OF the Rochester House.
was attempted to be arrested on Friday last
vt the instance of one McCslmont, who
claimed that Blackman owed him sum of
money for professional services. and that be
intended to defraud bis creditors by leaving
town. Charley ''wouIdn't have it that
way" and MeCalmont becoming somewhat
obstropulous was ordered to leave the prem.
ises, whicn bs did in q hurry. MIR. Black
man, It is proper to state, had no intention
Of leaving, and did no. propose to he i'm.
posed upon in that manner. Subsequently
the matter was 81 dius'ed.
There were several 'drunk." on the
streets, Saturday night, but no arrests were
made.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-27
suicide ON south Main street

A man named Leslie committed suicide
this morning at his residence on South
Main Street. His wife and oldest son left
the house at : O'clock to 60 out to work,
leaving the younger son OF work in the gar
den. About 10 O'Clock he went into the
house, and found bis father banging ir
narrow stairway, hy strong rope fastened
above When found life was entirely ex>
tinct. Mr.. Leslie was forty-four years Of
age, aud has been subject to temporary fits
Of insanity for number OF years. Insanity
seems 10 be hereditary in the family, three
OF his fathers family being now in the asy-
ium. He leaves wife and two sons.
Msadville, Republican, FIlds-.