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Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
A DemOraIized Cow.

Since Mrs. O'Leary's COW got her name in the papers the whole envious bovine family are cutting up didoes to secure an equal notoriety. The latest exploits are by COW belonging to Mrs. Lambert of Bay City, Michigan. Exploring the back yard on recent evening, she put her nead into barrel, which she couldn' t get off, and becoming very much fright ened at her condition she blindly forced her way into the woodshed, thence into the kitchen, and thence into the dining room of the house, becoming all the while more furious. From this room she made her way into the parlor, throw ing down and trampling under foot ev- erything that came in her way. Mrs. Lambert aroused her husband, who arose, but finding he could do nothing, went for help. The COW next rushed iA, to the bedroom, where Mrs. Lambert, with little baby and one child, occu- pied bed, and another little child 6 crib in front of it. The enraged animal mounted the bed, and help arrived, but not an instant to soon. The window was raised from the outside, and neigh, bor attempted to enter, when the barrel gave him a blow which knocked him back against the fence. The children were at last secured and passed through the window, and Mrs. Lambert soon fol
 lowed. The door of the bedroom was then closed and the COW left to herself
 She finally became soothed, and walked out aftef depolishing all thenice furni
 ture ia the lower part ot the house.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
How to Measure Land.

Land can be measured with satisfac- tory accuracy for many purposes, by pacing. Five paces are equal to one lineal rod. A man having long legs will usually measure more than a rod at five paces, while a short legged man will be obliged to step unnaturally long to rect way is to measure 16s feet on level ground, then practice gauging the steps, until one can measure one rod at every paces will be equal to twenty FUds. If a plot of land be two hundred paces long and fifty paces wide, call every five paces a rod, multiply the rods in length by the number of rods in width, and divide the product by 160, the square rods in one acre. Thus 100 paces, 90 rods, and 50 paces 10 rods, or 10 by 20 200 square rods, which divided by 160, 24 acres.
 A square acre is about POS feet g. inches on every side.
 In order to lay out one acre of land twice as long as tke width the length must be 417 feet and inches and the width 104 feet inches.
 Twenty fee front and 2, ,1S7 feet deep one acre,
 Twenty-Five feet front and 1,7424 feet deep, one acre.
 Thirty three feet front and 1, aeO feet deep, one acre.
 Forty feet front and 1,0s9 feet deep, one acre.
 Fifty feet front and S76A feet deep, one acre.
 One hundred feet front and 4352 feet deep one acre.
 In one square acre there are 43, ,56O superficial feet :; GAO acres make one square mile; 160 acres equal quarter section. If blow turn furrow slice one foot wide team must travel about eight aAd one-third miles to blow one acre.
 When rows of corn, or any other crop, are three feet apart, and 8 horse shoe is drawn once between every two, horse must tSevel 27-8 miles to finish one acre.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
A Royal Scandal.

It is rumored in the London Clubs that proceedings will be shortly taken by her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Cambridge to secure divorce from her h.sband, Prince Peck, on the ground of the Princes unfaithfulness. That any unhappiness should cloud the life of the Princess Mary of Cambridge will be heard with profound regret by most of the English people, among whom she was extremely popular. "Fair, fat, and forty" she is one of the most estinable and best-liked of the descendants of George III. She is the sister of the Duke of Cambridge, and was married at Kew to the German cadet, from whom she now is understood to seek separation, in June, 1866. She has had three chil- dren, who are blessed with tremendously lengthy and sonorous names The old est, who may be conveniently described as the Princess Mary, was born at Ken sington Palace, May 26, 1867; Prince Adolph was born on August 13, 1868; and Prince Francis in January, 1870. The Princess has pension of e5, 5000, of which E3, ,OOO has come to her since 1850; the remaining @, 900 was added in 1865. She did not marry until late in life, hay ing been B years old before she was led to the altar. There is legendary TO. mance about her earlier life which tells how she fell in love with handsome young peer, whom she would have mar. ried but for the cruel veto which the Royal Marriage act enabled her Majesty the Queen to interpose.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
Throw in ReInforcemcnts.

The Citadel of Life is in state of sege all through the year, but closely invested than in mid win CT. The liver is usually somewhat torpid and the bowels less constpated this season. and dys and wet weather In short, the sluggish system seems inclined to intert shirk of it's most important duties under the influence of low temperature, and requires wholesome stimulation. The spur required is Hostatters Stomach Btters, the only medicine which quckens the action of the secretve organs and brings the latent vitality of the system without creating a2y febre symptoms, the slightest excite ment.
 The great Vegetable Tonic is net recommended as specific for Coughs, Colds and Consumption-that field being left open to the concoctors of preparations which not ty any possibility reach tho lungs but spe. cc for the constitutional and physical weakness wh eli invite pulmonary disease, it is literally infaible The most insiduous and terrible enemy of human life not disease itself but the weakness which affords it an op portunity to gain firm hold of the vital ystem. Re- member that St nina Vital Energy-the lifeprincple or whatever you may choose to call the resistant power the great seJuord of hcu It is the garrison of the human fortress and when weak the true policy is to throw in endorsements In other words, wheF tetter's Bitters.
 The Atlantis Cable untes two worlds but not so cost sure the celebrated CABLE SCREW WIRE untes the sole to the upper of Boots end Shoesthe, will not rip or leak.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

A DIVIDED ToyN.-The town of Bris- tol, in Tennessee and Virginia, with a population of three thousand, is an anomaly among towns. The place is To- cated in two states, and the state line passes near the centre of the main street, the rogues and lawless know where it Is to an inch. This line used to be deeply venerated, and in former years it would have been considered symptom of the decay of the republic for a Tennessee constable to cross the street on to the sidewalk, on the sacred soil of Virginia, and arrest criminal. But the line is not now regarded with such tender ven- eration. When a man kills another and steps over the line for protection, the officers step after him and fetch him back killing is, consequently, not so popular as formerly. Each side of the line has Q separate mayor and board of aldermen, and regulates it's own affairs in the sense contemplated by the Constituti n, There are two papers published, one on each side of the line. Each side also has it's schools and churches, but there is not dangerous number of either oi these,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

MEssRs. GEO. P. HOWELL & Co.,, the celebrated and popular New York Adver- Using Agency, engage to advertise in gross and detail for large customers in a better and cheaper mode than they can do 1t themselves. This we sincerely be- heve they can do, because it is their sole business-hei' specially; because they get space at lowest wholesale rates, and because of their intimate and confidential relations with publishers. If we wish te spend ten thousand dollars in general ad- vertising over the country, notwithstand- ing our own experience and knowledgeoi of advertising styles and of rates, we would employ them under certain directions. We would save money, trouble, worry, and the business would be done at least as well, if not better, than we could do il ourselves. MmWdctu'er''s Re viep and Pittsburgh Price Current,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
Coal Mine Explosion.

Another eoal-mine explosion in Great Britain and eleven lives lost Science seems helpless to prevent these disasters in the bituminous mines of England and Wales. In America nearly all our acci- dents are the result of gross negligence and defiance of statute laws on the part
 Of the companies nearly all of them oc- cur, too, among the anthracite mines of Pennsylvania. Our bituminolis coal is mostly taken from near the surface of the ground, the "shaft" being often mercy horizontal passage cut in the side of a mountain, with ramifcations on the right and left. Even our anthracite mines have in few cases extended deeper than six hundred feet. In England and Wales, however, the shafts sometimes extend distance of three thousand feet more than half mile underground.
 The miners life is like that of the pearl diver he constantly faces well-under- stood danger for the sake of livelihood.
 In entering the mouth of pit he leaves behind him not only the light and beauty of the world, but the sense of security on which the comfort of most men de bends. He passes even beyond the pro- lection of science, as 1t now is. Science, however, has done much for him. Ii has provided him a safety-lamp, and its efforts to ventilate the mines have been partially successful. How many more lives must be lost before the success is complete The record of the last yea; has not been nencouraging.-N.H Y. Paper
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
FINANCIAL.

JAY COOKE Co.,, now selling and recommend as
 profitable and safe investment for all classes, tn First Mortgage 7-:sO Gold Bonds of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, bearing Seven and Three-Tenths per cent gold interest ore than per cent currency and secured by first and only mortgage the entire Road and equipments and on more than 23 900 Acres of Land to every mile of track 800 Acres of Land tc each $lcoO Bond Tho highest current price will be paid for U S. Fve-Twentes and all other marketable Securities received exchange. Pamphlets, ant full information, well the bonds themselves, will b. furnished on application by JAY COOKE Co.,, Phila, delphia New York and Washington, and by most Bank and Bankers throughout the country.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

GoING TO RUSSIA. banquet given by the New York Club to the Grand Duke Alexis resulted in initiating one of the grandest international yacht ex- petitions that ever set sail. Alexis, it is said, was at home among the yacht men of New York. He is good sailor, and most of the yachtmen are as well. At any rate they were genial, good fel- lows together that night, and the Duke, desirous of reciprocating the good fel- lowship shown him, invited, through Commodore Bennett, of the Dauntless, the New York Yacht Club to send a squadron of their best yacits to Russia during the yachting season of 1872. This invitation was accepted, and pre- partions are making to carry 1t into effect. MT. Bennett, MT. Douglas, MT. Osgood, MT. Durant, and other owners of crack yachts are among the gentlemen who will participate in the expedition. The Grand Duke Alexis promises to be "a at home" on the arrival, and will com mand the imperial reception fleet in person. What will happen to these gay American yachtmen while they are iu Russian waters can be imagined.-N. !. Puper.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

FATAL1sM ILLUsTEATED.-Am minister living somewhere on the frontier of Mis- souri, was in the habit of saying to his family and church, ,-' Friends, you need not take any unusual care about your lives; the moment of your death was 'writ'' before the foundation of the world, and you cannot alter it." His wife observed when he left on Saturday to meet one of his frontier missionary engagements, that ho dressed the flint of his rifle with unusual care, put in dry powder, fresh tow, and took every pains to make sure that the gun would go in case he came upon an Indian. It struck her one day she saw him with his rife on his shoulder, as his conduct contradict ed hls teachings, and she said to him. My dear, why do you take this rife with you? If 1t was writ before the foundation of the world that you were to be killed this trip by an Indian, that rifle won't prevent it, and if you are not to be killed, of course that rifle is unnec essary; so why do you take it with you at all?" "Yes," he replied, z: to be sure, my dear, of course you are right, and that is very proper view; but see here, my aear-now- ally-but- t-then-you see my dear-to be sure-but then-sup- pose should meet with an Indian while l am gone, and his time had come, and l hadn't my rife with me, what would he do? Yes, my dear, we must all con- tribute all we can toward the fulflment of the decrees of Providence"
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

SHORT CUTs TO THE GRAvE.-The shortest cut to the grave is the acoholic stimulating system. It was under a sense of this fact that DR. J. WALKER in troduced his famous CALIFORNIA VINE GAR BTTTERs, composed exclusively of roots, herbs, aald barks, unprocurable in any other part of the world. Instead of dcpriving the blood, like the stimulants of which rum is the basis, they impart vigor and vitality to tl.e circulation, No case of Indigestion, Liver Complaint. Intermittent or Remittent Fever, or Nervous Weakness, can long resist their salutarY operation Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

A THoUaHTFU1 BoY.-A preeocious youth of Altoona, Penn, having srrrep- titiously obtained q package of powder
 and cigar-stump, the other evening,
 soon realized the fact that the way of the transgressor is hard. While smoking the cigar-stump, he saw his mother coming toward him, and at once slid the cigar,
 into the pocket containing the powder.
 His hand, the cigar, and the powder got out of shat pocket "quicker'n blazes, D and the youthful hero is now securely " bottled up" for 8 few days rest at home. This Altoona boy was thought full beyond his years. Realizing that he had no right to be smoking, he provided the means to blow himself up, and thus saved his mother that trouble. How few children are thus careful to keep unnec- essary care from their parents. And when we remember how much anxiety in the tender years of infancy, etc., etc.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

THE PREs1DENcY.-Mr. Sumner pro- poses an amendment to the Constitution by which the President of the United States shall be ineligible for reelection. Of past Presidents, Washington, Jeffer- son, Madison, Monroe and Jackson held office for eight years. Lincoln is the on ly President reelected since Jackson's time. Van Buren, Polk, Pierce and Blu chanan held only one term, Harrison and Taylor died during their terms, and Lin coln was assassinated early in his second term.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
Sunset.

Ger the yellow waving muirlend,
 Down beside the sparkling Till, Where thesum mer breeze came singing Through the heather on the hill In tho West golden glory,
 Clouds of crimson far above There told the "old, old story" To my own, my hearts dear lovel Two sweet lips, so bright and tender, All her giriish love confess'd; Oh, the sunsets glowing spiendor!
 lis the l.our love the best! Though the roses long have vanisL'd, Though our locks are tinged with gray, From our hearts we ne'er have banishd Loving dreams of life's young day, When the hour of toll is over,
 Homeward now my flight I wing, All my dear ones round me hover,
 Baby arms around mo cling Yes, my dear ones, true and tender,
 Meet mo in that shelter'd nest; Oh, the sunsets glowing splendor!
 'Tis the hour 1 love the bestl
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

Re-animattnS the Hair.-When the hair to draw from the scalp the natural lubricant which is it's sustenance, its vitality is, it were suspended, and if not promptly attended to, bald ness will be the certain result. The one sure method of avoiding such unpleasant catastrophe is to use LYoN's KATHAIRoN, which, wht we'll rubbed into the scalp will speedily animate the hair and pre- vent it from falling out. Besides that this inimitabe and stimulates it's young and tender flbers, removes all obstacles to their growth in the shape of dandru and dirt and ultimately produces crop of hair, stronger, glosser and twice abundant the old. As hair dressing it is notably the most agreeable. refreshing and serviceable article placed upon dres sing table,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE

THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE met in Washington and issued a call for a convention of the Union Republican party at Philadelphia on Wednesday, the 9th of June next, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pim ples, ringworm, salt-rheum, and othel cutaneous affections, cured, and the skin 12 o0 and es 4ePp applied tt an oef remedies, avoiding the, trouble of the greasy compounds now in use.-Com,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

Capt. Charles Sager, who keeps a superb stock of livery horses in Portland, Me. informed us recently that he uses SHERIDAN 'ssCAvALRY CONDITION POWDERS regularly in his stables. and that the expense is more than offset by the di- unfinished amount of grain necessary to keep his horses always in good order.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

PRoEIBIrIoN.-Gove Washburn in his message delivered to both branches of the Massachusetts Legislature said he was strongly in favor ofthe prohibitory law repealed four years ago. Governor W2shburn says he would like to see that law restored in all its power and integ- rity to the statute books and rigidly en- forced over every foot of soil in the commonwealth.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

WHAT THEY DO WITH THEM In New York lawyer was conducting an exami- nation. A youth about ten years of age was placed on the stand to give his testi- mony. The counsellor, as usual, asked the boy if he knew the nature of an oath, ard received an affirmative reply. When asked what they do to persons who swear to lie, he replied. "They make police men out of 'em."
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
FEMALE LABoR.-As an answer to the

FEMALE LABoR.-As an answer to the assertion that there is no remunerative employment for women, Wisconsin paper states that Mr. Grim, of that State, hos two daughters who have each taken charge of an important part of an apiary. Miss Katie Grim has by her skill and at- tention the past Summer earned $1, 200 net and Miss Margeret Glim has earned $1, 400 net,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

Many people, particularly children, suffer with the headache and for the besefit of such we give sure but simple remedy. Put in two or three drops of JoHNsoNs ANoDYNE LINIMENT, stop the ear with undressed wool, bathe the feet in warm water before going to bed, and keep the head warm at night.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

FISH CULTURE. Commissioners of Fisheries of the State of New York are now ready to deliver all the fish ana spawn that can be used for propagation. They have an unlimited supply of the spawn of solmon trout, and also large quantities of fresh water bass and lake pike. Black bass and salmon trout are suitable for lively water, and will ot live in ponds and lakes. Oswego, or yellow bass, live in ponds. All com munications should be addressed to Seth Green, superintendent, Rochester, N. r., who will provide circular of particu- lars.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

AP-YEAR.-Tho year just commenc- ed is what is generally known as leap year. February has twenty. nine days. It is one of the three in which the calm conservative order of things is supposed to be overturned very violently, in which the ladies arc supposed to lay aside their coquetry and the privilege of saying " Yes," and to assume the delicately discriminating task of selecting their own Husbands.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

ON farm at Ogdensbure, two year old Ayrshire bull and yearling ram re- gently fought desperate battle, which continued two days at short intervals. In the last round the bull was knocked completely out of time, and fell dead,
 having succumbed to the fearful putting of the lighter but more active assailant.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

THE affairs of Hayti are truly in a crit ical condition. A Prussian man-of-war has arrived at Port au Prince to demand a settlement of the losses accustomed to the Germans during the revolution, and 6 French man-of-w9r Las arrived to deT paDd settlement of ths French debF
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
SENATE.

In the Senate, Sehurz made personal explanation refuting charges made against him by New York paper.
 Bills presented to regulate commerce among the several States; for the relief of settlers on Government land grant ing 1000, ,000 acres of the public lands to the District Of Columbia, for the SUD- port of public schools.
 Petitions presented for the passage of the Supplementary Civil Rights bill.
 MT. Conkling of New York, gave notice that he would call up the pending joint resolution MT. Sumner's) to limit the President to one term, and would address the Senate on the subject.
 Resolution adopted to admit MT. Gold thwaite, of Alabama, to seat in the Senate.
 Mir. Cameron introduced a bill to admit six Japanese students to West Point, which elicited some opposition from the Democrats side of the house. The bill was amended, making them liable to the rules as other cadets. The bill then passed the first and second reading, and was about to be put on its third when an objection was made and the bill went over.
 Mir. Carpenter introduced resolution declaring that any attempt to take the appointing power away from the Presi dent was unconstitutional. He notified the Senate that he would argue the point some day.
 A large Dumber of petitions from several of the States for the reduction ol the tariff to strictly revenNe basis, and especially for the repeal of the protec- tive duties on iron, coal and salt.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

Best md Oldest Family NIedicino.-San-
 tic and Tonic-for Dyspepsia Constipation, Debility
 Sick headache Bilious Attacks, and all Arrangements of Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Ask your Druggist for it. Betcure Of iniitdtions
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

CURE FOR CouGH OR Co1D.-As soon as there is the slightest uneasiness of the Chest, with difficulty of breathing, or indication of Cough, take during the day a ew''Broecn'S BromcaiaI 7roches" Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

WHY HE WOULD NoT.-A movement is on foot, in England, for national subscription to aid the proprietor of Warwick Castle to rebuild the portion of that edifce recently destroyed by fire. Mir. J. Ruskin is greatly irritated by this. Mir. Ruskin says he is castle lover of the truest sort, but, he adds: l am at this hour endeavoring to find work and food for boy of IF, one of eight people-two married couples, woman and her daughter, and this boy and his sister-who all sleep together i'll one room, some eighteen feet square, in the heart of London; and you call upon me for subscription to help rebuild War wick Castle. MT. Ruskin's name will therefore not be found in the list of sub scrbers to the Warwick fund.
 THE DIFFERENCE. James Fisk never lacked either wit to help him out of a scrape or a scrape to exercise his wit upon. A characteristic story is told of his reply to an cid woman who had bought of the elder Fisk handkerchief worth ninepence in the New England currency, and who complained to Mir. Fisk Jr., that his father had cheated her, Mr. Fisk considered the case naturally, and gave decision based on a priori principle. "No!" Said he, "the old man wouldn't have told lie for nine pence ;" and then, as if this assertion needed some qualification, he added, though he might have told eight of them fer dollar '
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

protrudIng toe is not slightly thing say nothing about health and comfort. SILVER TIPPED Shoes never out at the toe
 For Sala by nll DealerS.