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Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27
A Frightful Disaster.

At about twelve o'clock at night the occupants of the Fifth Avenue Hotel New York city were alarmedsb the cry Of fire, and the greatest consternatlon ensued when it was discovered that it had actually broken out in that stately and much-frequented building. Smoke was tirstaseen issuing from the upper story on the southern side, and three fre-alarms having been sounded the engines were speedily on the spot. The conspicuous ness ot the building and its central posi- tion soon caused large crowd to be drawn together in spite of the compara- tive lateness of the hour and the pervad- ing cold. Although the wind was not SC fierce as at an earlier period of the even- ing, there was enough of it to cause great apprehension that the fire would spread rapidly; but by the active exertions oi the firemen and the copious streams oi water poured upon the burning portion of the building it became soon evident that the flames were under control, and within twenty minutes from the com. menoement they were SO far subdued that no fears were entertained respecting saving the structure itself, much less that l the fire would extend beyond it. The height of that portion of the building ir which the fire originated added consider. ably to the labors of the firemen in theil heroic exertion to save whoever might be | endangered in the burning structure, and everywhere were to be met half-frantit women and children running about ir every direction in the bewilderment 1T which many had been aroused from theil sleep. Many an act of manly daring or the part of the firemen was rewarded bJ the success of saving human life, but when the fire had been completely sub dued and all thoughts of danger past among the inmates, shocking spectacle met the gaze of those who were stil searching in the dense smoke of the ruins for those who might be still imperilled Three unfortunate servant girls, evidently paralyzed with terror when the awful ness of their position was revealed tt them, had sunk to the floor exhausted and suffocated, and their lifeless bodie! were conveyed to the Morgue. Thil occurred at about half-past one, and created great sympathy among the crow6 as the bodies of the unfortunate victims were brought from the hotel. But thil was only foretaste of horror. Soon the dreadful announcement was passed iron | lip to lip that large numbers of the board
 CTS had been found liteless in their rooms and the consternation among many who had friends in the hotel became mos intense. Ehis soon, however, proved t be incorrect, although the horror wa
 none the less real. Eighteen more bodie
 were found in the servants dormitory all perfectly lifeless and their bodies re vealing every form of horrible contortiol from the dreadful agonies in which the, perished. The excitement at the hote and the immediate ne,ghborhood, whel this fact became known, was perfeotl, fearful. and the stoutest-hearted quailet in the presence of such dreadful event These bodies were also conveyed to tn
 Morgue, where hideous spectacle tn
 next morning presented itself.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27
DIR. A. TRASK'S MAGNETIC OINTMENT
 FOR THE CURE CT INFLAMMAToRY DISEASES.

Dr. Trask was engaged for twenty ycarein in a course of experiments upon the medical prop, critics and power of vegetables, separate and combined At the age of seventy years he suc- ceeded in presenting to the world, as the result of his experiments, combination of Vegetable extracts, the power of which m remoymg m M a,s- His discovery consists in a combina- ton of these powerful Vegetable Extracts with Electricity or Magnetism in the form of all Oint- Certain. it Is. that the remarkable and unprecedented success which has attended It's application in the cure of diseases stamps 1t and at calls for trial and close investigation or It's properties. ., hcient fife to restore a aatural and healthy ac;; tion to the capillary vessels of the body, ana equalize the circulation of the blood. By this means controlling power. is gained over the most malignant forms of disease, which cannot be obtained from any other remedy.
 Such Is the power of this comhfna- tion, that it penetrates to every portion Se,o of nerve and ligament is searched out and made sensible of it's purifying and healing influence. Hence it cOpes as readily with Internal as ex- ternal disease.
 Numerous instances are on record where this remedy has restored health to pa, So o Such has frequently been the case in lnhamma- tion of the Bowels.
 No patient ever need die with this disease where tho Magnetic Ointment can be ob- tained.
 For Tnflammatory Attenuation this Ointment is the most complete remedy ever prepared. For Diphtheria or Putrid Sore Throat 1t Is unrivaled.
 Nm nfnety.nAne cases out of hundred it wifi afford entire relief to the worst cases of Nervous Headache in thirty minutes.
 For Nervous Diseases this medicine is ef immense value. :
 Affections of the Spine. Rheumatism. Lameness. Liberated Sore Throat, Bronchitis, pleurisy Group Collie, Cholera Morbus, Ague In the Face or Breast, Burns, Scala Head Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Erysipslas, Infiamed Eyes, Fever Fever by the use of Dr. Trask's Magnetic Ointment;
 D RANSOM SoN 6 Co. Propr's, Buffalo, N. .
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27
Medical Rlq1nders.

From the period when surgeons applied their saves to weapons instead of wounds to the present wideawake age the medical profession has often unwtngy taken side with Disease in its conflicts with the human system Even yet spite of the teachings of centuries of rieuce, some physicians believe in depicting their patients already seriously exhausted by sickness with powerful evacuauts emetcs salvants cantharida pas- ters the lancet, But, provdentally public intei- gence is ahead of these medical fossils wbo being of right to the era the Crusades! That powerful ally of nature in its warfare with the of sickness Hos
 etters Stomach Bitters. has opened the of the vital strength of the body when menaced by disease They understand that tine atmospheric conditions are adversed Lealth-as for example, in damp, chilly or severely cold weatherit wise to reinforce the tenn with wholesome tonic and stimulant and thus enable It to combat and repel the depressing influence of an ncement temperature II the constitutional and animal powers always thus recruited in of dang er the mortality from consumption bronchitis, chronic rheumatism, &c., would be much less than 1t is now The which produce croups colds, qunsey. dpthera aud catarr seldom affect strong and active, vital system and of all vital zng preparations Hoste- ters Bitters has proved the most efficient It is not claimed that this standard tonic is specific for lung and throat maladies it is for dyspepsia liver complaints and uterittents but it is unhesatngly asserted that best known safeguard against all the atmospher- ic element of disease.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27
EXTRAORDINARY CuREs.-We have req

I. EXTRAORDINARY CURES. have read many accounts of the extraordinary cures by DR. WALKER's CALIFORNIA VIN- EaAR BITTERs, which have seemed in- credible. We are inclined to believe them, as many of those who vouch for them are persons whose veracity we can guarantee. The newspapers teem with testimonials of this character, and there is an air of particularly and of truth about them which cannot be resisted. One manifest superiority the VINEGAR BrTTERs possesses over other Alterative and Tonic preparations. It contains none of the burning fluids with which most advertised Bitters are impregpated. It cannot create Fever. Instead of clohding the brain, it clears it if cloud ed. s It is we'll known that Alcohol, even of the purest description, weakens and untones the stomach instead of bracing it, and is, therefore, poison in cases of Indigestion. Fancy, then, what must be the effect of the cheap Fire-aoater em- ployed in making ordinary Bitters and Tinctures, on the weakened and inhamed digestive organs. VINEGAR BIrTERs, on the other hand, soothes the stomach. Dr. Walker is regular physician, and his remedies have just as much authori- ty as any standard remedies of the facul- ty. We believe they are destined to be- come household medicine.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27
Art of Conversation.

Fluent takers are common enough, it IS comparatively easy to utter number of sounding words, interlarded with the vile slang of the day, which is so often mistaken for wit; and probably five of every six who listen to the unmeaning jargon will pronounce the speaker to be g good conversationalist, and witty fel
 low. But thatis all nonsense, you know he's not good conversationalist, if only tor the reason that he talks too mueh. The art of conversation comprises hearing as well as being heard. You must en- courage and stimulate others to talk in response to your talk. We rarely see 8 party of more than too persons together, without one being guilty of talking too much. Swift's practice in society was 8 gook one; after having spoken he made a long pause, to give any one so inclined an opportunity to take his turn; but, as a general thing, more than two persons can not converse we'll together. A large party can but indulge in talk to enjoy conv versation in it's full sense, it is requi- site that each person participating should be conversant, to some extent at least, with the tastes of the other, For in mixed assemblies, what would be very agreeable and delightful for one, might be very lone some to another. Even Johnson, (whose talk was considered perfection for man of letters,) was not suited to general society; he was tod much occupied with literature, and could please only very scholarly minds. As for Burke and Cole ridge, who both enjoyed the reputation of being very good converse ;ionilists, they talked too much. The former was very discurslve and incessant, but he sel. dom, if ever, uttered the short, sharr things that made Johnson noted. Every one is familiar with the reply of Lamb tc Coleridge when, being asked by the lat ter whether he had ever heard him preach answered that he had never heard him dc any thing else. A man falls into grave error when he passes off continuous dis
 course for conversation he shines more brilliantly in the lecture room than in tht parlor-f possessed of more than ordin
 ary talents, of course. Otherwise the in
 oessant talker should never commit him
 self in speach of more than twent, words in length He owes this modera tion to much suffering society.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

DIAMONDS. Gen. Geo. B. Mcclellan is : numbered by the San Francisco Chronicle among the unfortunates in New York who added their quota to the three million dollars, or whereabouts, which were lay. lshed upon the so-called diamond fields of arlzona. The general, according to the Sa7, accepts the situation phlosophically. but declines to say anything regarding it. merely remarking that he has abandoned all hope, and has no doubt that the rcnort furnished by Mr. Clarence King, United States gsologist, regarding the utter worth lessness of the fields, is correct.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

HOLDS IT.-There are curious stories afoat, says the Chicago Tribune, to that effect that, during the recent struggle between various railroad corporations for the right of way into that city, the sum of $10,000 was deposited in the hands of a citizen (not an Alderman), to be held by him until favorable action was had by the Common Council. The story is, further, that after the Council had acted, the stakeholder refused to divide, and has pocketed the whole sum. If the first part of the story is true, says the World, we hope the second is also, and that the depositary of the fund will not pay over dollar of the money to the Aldermen.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

MISSING. - George M. Peoy, a well
 known and wealthy gentleman of L. >uis vile, Kentucky, left his home for N. W York and put up at the Brandreth House remaining there few days when he went to the St. Nicholes. One night he lett h,s hotel and since that time has not been seen. He had ID his pocket several thou. sand dollars in money. It is tue general that the unfortunate man has been robbed and murdered and his body disposed of by the murderers,
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

PERsoNA1-A correspondent of the Nellie Grant that she has lost some of her beauty and freshness, and does not give promise of such grace and loveli- ness as she did three years ago. She may be, seen on the Avenue almost every day, driving at sharp pace fine horse to basket phaeton. Her beauti- full blonde hair has changed to brown, and her figure is less graceful, bat she is a capital horsewoman, and handles tho reins with comsummate skill
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

ExpLAINED-The mystery at Dover, Del, has been explained. Prot. West was not killed It now turns out that he killed coiored man, whom be hired tenn porarily. Alter the man was dead, the Professor eut bis hands and feet off and burned them. Tbe object, it is said, was to make the authorities believe the body was his, so that his wife could obtain an insurance of 5000 on his life. He ac- knowledged to John O. Grady, an ex-special officer oi this city, that he had killed the negro, but that it was ln self-de1ense. West is now in iail.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

THE YouTH's COMPANION of Boston is thoroughly wide awake paper, having among it's contributors such writers as Prof. De Mile, Louisa M. Alcott, Sophie May, Mrs. Rebecca Harding Davis, and Mrs. Louisa Chandler Moulton. No writers more attractive in the country, and no publication for young people more enterprising and useful.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

EP1zeoT1s.-MR. EDITOR: Nearly every man has remedy for this disease, and we will give free our experience. We have trea ted fourteen horses of our own, and have known our reme- dies used in many cases and in all with quick and sure success. First keep the horse warm, in Q well ventilated stable; feed on bran and soft food generally, (apples and vegetables are good), and give him oz. of Aliens Lung. Bal sam, or the contents of large spoon three times day this will act just as en humanity. cause the horse to throw of the mucus and thus get relief. If his Cough is hard, give oc- casionaly drench of Davis"Pain Killer, of OF. Pain Killer to pint of warm water sweet ened with molasses. Give of this one or two swallows at time, from the bettle.. The first attack of the disease is Bronchitis, and the drenoh of Pain Killer will be of great service to quiet and heal the irritation. Bathe with Pain Killer Ghe throat. In Cincinnati, where all the horses have been sick. we know of no treatment that has given quicker or more sure relief That which is good for man is also good for the horse in similar affections. We advise all to try the remedies. They can be had from most any drug store. J. N. H. * Go.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

AN EDITORIAL DUE1.-James s. Hey ward, editor of the 1Enaes, and Malcolm J. Browning, editsr of the Nears, two weekly newspapers published at Orange burg, s. C., fought duel at Sand Bar Ferry. After the exchang of two shots without bloodshed the ! arties saluted and left the field.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27
Schenck's PAmonG Syrup, Seaweed
 Torio op6 Mapdraka pilJu

These are the only medicines that win cure pulmon- ary Consumption Dr. Schenck of Philadelphia, has been in practice for thry connur ally examing lungs, and knows his medicines if prop erly ken, win cure Consumption. His Mandrake PAls cleanse the liver and stomacR his Seaweed Tonic dis solves the food stimulates the coating of the stomach
 matter and nature throws 1t of without any exertion
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

How UNNECESSARY THE ANGUISH many per- sons undergo from rheumatism, gout, neural gla, toothache and earache. We say unneces- sary because thetappication of MEXICAN Mus TANG L1N1MENT to the affected part, or few drops of it in the ears or tooth, affords instan- For cuts, wounds, bruises, swellings, and all injuries or diseases which require treatment externally, this linimont is everywhere regard ed as the most potent and reliable healing agent in existence. For all external injuries or ail- ments of hosses and cattle, it is infallible.- |
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

A HOUSEHOLD REMEoY.-No family should be without some efficacious remedy for the cure of affections so universally prevalent-as coughs, colds, sore-throat, whooping-cough and croup- some remedy, too, which can be relied on as safe, sure and certain. DR. Wis TAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY combines the desideratum.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

SYMPTOMS OF LIVER COMPLAINT AND OF SOME OF THE DISEASES PRODUCED BY TIA sallow or yellow color of skin, CT yellowish brown spots on face and other parts of body; dullness and drowsiness and frequent headache dizziness, bitter or bad taste In mouth. dryness of throat and internal heat palpitation in many cases dry teasing cough, with sore throat, unsteady appetite. raising of food choking sensation in throat, distress, heaviness bloated or full feel ing. about stomach and sides, pain in sides back or breast, and about shoulders, colic, pain and soreness through bowels, with heat. constipation alternating with frequent attacks of diarrhea, piles, aatulense, nervousness, coldness of extremities, rush of blood to head, with symptoms of apoplexy. numbness of limbs, especially at night, cold chills alternating with hot iushes, kidney and urinary difficulties, fe- male weakness, dullness, low spirits, unsocia.. bility and gloomy forebodings. Only few of above symptoms likely to be present at one time. All who use Dr. Pierce's Alt. Ext. or Golden Medical Discovery for Liver Complaint and it's complications are loud in it's praise. Sold by all first-class druggists. 619.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

LIKE LIGHTNING are the miraculous cures ef- fscted with FLAGa's INSTANT RnLIEF. Aches, Pains, sprains, Bowel Complaints, etc, CANNOT warranted, or money returned.-Com. %
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

Ruth Young, 8 girl of sixteen, and of
 unsound mind. strayed from her home in Lexington, Me-, and wandered three x avs and three nights in the woods with or food or drink and barefooted, before she was discovered.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

For COUGHS, COLDS, and THROAT DIs- ORDERS, use eBRowNs BRONCHIAL TRocHEs, having proved their efficacy by a test of many Years-l Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

A hardsome Christmas present to gentle man will be hundred Emwood CoRars. They will last him year. All tirst-class furnishing stores can supp V them.-TCom.1
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

If we can benefit the readers of this paper by recommending PARsoNs PURGAT1vE PILLS to be the best anti-bilious medicine in the coun- try, we are willing to do so. We have had about as good 8 chance to know as any one.- TCOm
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

4JHeto SO c0CN 0e0St0S SsSSE NlU EH c GOSe. While the light of the taper served clearly to
 show The piteous plight of those objects below: For what to the fond fathers eyes should ap-
 pear But the little pale face of each sick little dear For each pet that had crammed itself full as
 tick I knew in moment now felt like Old Nick. Their pulses were rapid, their breathings the
 same; What their stomaohs ejected I'll mention by Now turkey, now stuhing, plum-pudding, of
 course, And custards, aud crullers, and cranberry
 sauce:! Before outraged nature all went to the wall Yes, lollypops. hapdoodle, dinner and au.i Like pellets which urchins from popguns let
 fly Went figs, nuts, and raisins, jam, jelly, and
 pie; Till each error of diet was brought to my view, To the shame of mamma and of Santa Claus,
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

Ladies whose Complexions have been injured by the use of poisonous powders, cosmetics and washes, would do well to try "Ihe Queens Toilet."-[Com.l
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

 turned from the sight, to my bedroom stepped back, And brought out vial marked "Pulv. Ipe- oac.;" When my Nancy exclaimed, for their sufferings shocked her, sDon't you think you had better, love, run for adoctor2" ran and was scarcely back under my roof When heard the sharp chatter of old Jalap's
 hoof: I might say that had scarcely turned myself When the doctor came into the room with a
 bound. He was covered with mud from his head to his And the suit he had on was his very worst suit; He hardly had time to put that on his back, And he looked like Falstaff half fuddled with sack; His eyes, how they twinkled Had the doctor get merry2 His lips looked like port, and his breath smelt
 like sherry. He hadn't been shaved for fortnight or so, And the beard on his chin wasn't white as the | snow. But, inspecting their tongues, in spite Of their | teeth, And drawing his watch from his waistcoat be. meath, He felt of each pulse. saying, ''Each little belly Must get rid"-here he laughed" of the rest of that ielly''
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

Best and Oldest Family Medicine. .-zSan-
 fords Lirer Invigos ator-A purely Vegetable Cdthar
 tic and Tonic-for Dyspepsia, Constipation, Debility
 Sick headache Bilious Attacks, and all Arrangements of Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Ask your Druggist for 1t, Beware Qf fi,natdiions.-TCom.l
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

WORTHY OF NoTE.-Au exchange says there is scarcely day passes that we do not hear. either from persons coming into our office or in some other way, of the success of JoHNsoN's ANoDYNE LINIMENT in the cure of coughs and colds, so prevalant about town just now.- TCOm
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

"Hs tst each pulse, saytng, :sEaeh little belly" gazed on each chubby, plump, sick little elf, And groaned when he said so, in spite of my
 self; But wink of his eye, when he physicked our
 Fred, Soon gave me to know had nothing to dread. He didn't prescribe but went staightway to
 work, And dosed all the rest-gave his trowsers 8
 jerk And, adding directions while blowing his nose, He buttoned his coat, from his chair he arose, Then jumped in his gig, gave old Jalap a
 whistle. And Jalap dashed of as if pricked by thistle. But the doctor exclaimed, ere he drove out of
 sight, "They'll be we'll by tomorrow; goodnight,
 Jones, goodnight"
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

< CRIsTADoRo's EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE Is the most sure and complete preparation of it's kind in the world its effects are magical, It's charac- ter harmless, its tints natural, its qualities en- during.-Com. -s.-
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27

,,, n in Bloomington, III. tried for s+sa,;pe, inc a gold watch, was acquitted be- eausa esSn tb6e> watch proved not to be gold.
Connecticut western news., 1872-12-27
4 CHALLENGE.
vERILY IT HATH No EQUAL.

to so1 @ gafs tSsa ssief as
 vERILY IT HATH No EQUAL.
 CONS NsUMPTIvEs READ! back that Seatny Sror t planted in cheea If I yen m Eould st do not ae'as '0r ere s'S
 ALIENS LUNG BALSAM Is your hope. It has been tried by thonsands such as Te0 lent can read their evidence and believe Don't experiment. ss s to break the nest cough in few hours tire sat stacton in all cases of lung and throat @ culties. As an Expectorant, is has no equal.
 UNSOLICITED EVIDENCE OF ITS MERITS.
 READ THE FoLLowING:
 NN- ALIENS LUNG BALsAM.
 SPRINGFIELD, TENN, Sept. ls7s. six dHsen @ Aliens Ill r aSns Sa, sold and we have been in the drug business twenty Dai'om 'sA' 0''' MURT & TANNER. Again read the evidence from q DrsegIstt who VIZ. by he use of the Balssn an ns Hnd r M abPEe v1tes seot M is7a am n out of Allens Lung Bal 1 rather be out of any medicine in my store Ths Lung Balsam fails to do good for those afflicted with 8 cough" Itis harmless to the most dshcate child. It contains opium in any form. It Is seld by Medicine dealers generally. CAUTION. Be not deceived Call for ALIENS LUNG BAL | SAM, and take no other. MI-Drections accompany each bottle | PERRY DAVIS & SON, General Agents, Providence, R. I. J.N HARRIS x eO., Cincinnati O., PROPRIEToRS. aeS- Sold by all Medicine dealers. FOR SALH BY l JOHN F. HENRY, New York. | GEO. c. GOODWIN & CO.,. Boston. JOHNSON. HOLAWAY & CO, Philadelphia.