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Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02
Lime Rock.

Lime Rock.
 Mir. Editor.--Last Tuesday evening, Jan. 23d, us MT. John Pierce of this place was sitting by his good hickory fire, and rub bing his hands in quiet satisfaction, he was somewhat surprised by party of young people, armed with all the good things cal culated to please the eye and tempt the appetite, who, as they told him, "had come in to see him, and the reason they had come in to see him, was because they come in to see him." Uncle John knew of better reason than that, for he imme- diately commenced to remove all articles which might obstruct the way. as they tripped the flight fantastic toe" He soon had all things in readiness, when the ladies selected their partners, and led off with Leap-year dance. after the ex- cellcnt music furnished by Mir. John Deck CT of this village, who by the way, is a great favoritc with the young people for miles around, especially when he has the ''old fiddle" along. After dancing con siderable length of time supper was an-
 
 under the load of good things placed there on, and it is needless to say that justice was done to those ''good things" It was unanimously declared that the cake fur nished by Miss Lottie Brasie was ''paa- co. ce1yence," also the honey fuEnished by MT. James Pierce, nephew of the said Uncle John, was declared the best to be found in Lime Rock. After dancing until all were satisfied, and receiving cordial invitation from Uncle John. to ''come again, and also warning not to follow in his foot steps, they took their departure satisfied that it was tue event of the season. Uncle John has been resident of Lime Rock fol nearly three score years and ten, and has enjoyed life of single blessedness. But he says, eff he was to live his life over again, he aoould get married aohen Ae a'a' four yenrs old." ".
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02

A MONSTER ENeINE.-The largest station ary engine in the world was put into opera tion few days ago at the Lehigh Zinc Works. at Friedensville, Lehigh county, Pa. It is of three thousand horse power, it's weight $50 tons, and is capable of pumping, if necessary, from 15,O0o to l7,oOO gallons of water per minute, and this from depth of three hundred feet. The heaviest pieces are sections of beams weighing "A tons. The cylinder is no l-4 inches in diameter, and the length of stroke is 10 feet. Two wrought iron shafts weigh l6 tons each. Crank pins ton each. The piston rod is IA inches in diameter. The crosshead weighs tons. The connecting rods weigh II tons each, their length is Al feet ? l-2 inches, and their diameter g in. in the neck, and Is in the middle.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02

"A LOST L1FE.-Last Monday morning we found on our table this charming work of fiction "A Lost Life," by Emily H.. Moore. ("Mignonette. , The book con tains 300 pages, is well bound and printed on fine white paper in clear distinct type. The authoress, as is we'll known, is one of the best writers of fiction, and portrays with life-like accuracy, the various scenes and incidents embodied in this work, and alto gether, it is one which it's merits alone, will undoubtedly secure for it an extensive sale. It is published by G. W. Carleton, Madison Square, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02

Honesdale, Jan. l2, 1872
 My Dear Sir.-Our old friends, Pope Bushnell and his wife, have just celebrated the sixteth (6O) anniversary of their mar riage, and they are both smart and active, though she is nearly 84 years of age and he S3 years. She does her house work and cooking for the family, without any ser wants help and apparently with less fatigue than many younger housekeepers, and her honse is kept neat and clean, Yankee house. keeper like. Mir. B. is more robust and able to perform more fatigueing labor, than most of bis reighbors from 65 to 70 years of age He has been useful man in the town, and has been elected to several honorable and responsible offices in the county. There is fact connected with their history, which is very rarely to be f0Nnd, and probably there is not in the world another similar case. Mrs. Bush nell is one of three (3) children of the same birth, triplet sisters, and the three are all living and nearly S4 years old. Their father was Gideon Hurlbert of Goshen, in Litch- field county, and these children were born in Goshen on the 26th of March, l7S9. They were named respectively Syoi1, S0lIy and Susan. At the age of l9, Sybil was married to-Ludington, who died few years after, leaving her widow with one daughter. with whom she removed to this county. (Wagree.) in lS29.> Sally on the Sd of January 1872, was married to Pope Bushnell of Salisbury. and ;n 1877 removed to near Bethany in Wagree county, Penn | sylvania, and commenced clearing farm ill the thick torrests. They have contin ued to reside in the same place since that time, and now have competency and are surrounded with the comforts which in Connecticut usually surround a well off farmer. Susan then unmarried, came tC ! Pennsylvania and was soon married tC ! Michael Grinnell and removed to Spring vile, Susquehanna county, where she stil resides.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02

COLONIZATION IN BRAzIL.-An announce ment comes from Bristol, England, that the Brazilian government has forwarded re- quest to the Messrs. Kits, emigration agents at that port, asking them to send an agent to Rio Janerio authorised to close a contract for the colonizirg of southern Brazil, where emigrants are to be permitted to select their own lands. It is proposed to send forward 10000 emigrants annually from Bristol.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02
Huntsville.

MT. Editor That article which appear ed in the NEWS, last week, from the pen of needs. think, a little reviewing. The authors intentions are very evident in his work and beCause they are SO, shall content myself with merely pointing out the result Very often the results of our actions do not correspond to the intention by which we act. This fact is exemplfied in this case, for while intends to slash unmercfu!ly ''Saw Bones" he puts himself in a very questionable attitude. Does our author mean to have us consider hlm quasi detective of the iniquty of not knowing as much as you profess to, in the city of Dog Town? Does he shake the war club of his woud-be ridicule for the doubtful honor of strutting in and out among the lOafers of certain well known center o%lOaferdom, lofty example to all of his admirers of the Big Iniun Me ?" in so sudden and summary manner, as a punishment for putting liniment on a sprained ankle Does he take exception to {" Saw Bones" surgical skill because the bull got well, as because he didn't? because the lady whose bruise was embrOcated is convaescent as because she is not? Finally; was not ''Saw Bones" terribly handled by the declaration of our author, viz, Che had twenty years experience in hoeing out disease" Second fall in with * Any man going to the house of a poor suf- l fering patient to give the benefit of his G twenty years experience in hoeing out disease" ought to be hung, at least he should feel the penalty of his misdoing just as "Saw Bones" does now. To conclude 7; the article of * was an eminently high minded, Liberal, just, honest, candad aoAole hearted, 6eneo0Jent, generous produc- ton. ...... There was an ingatherilg of the social element at the house of Mr. T. C.. Storm, Wednesday evening last week. The festivities of the occasion wound up with a good supper, such one, as the peculiar fat ness of Mir. Storms larder can produce. Mir. w. Wolfe and MT. J. Holabird, both animated with a like party spirit, had their quota of friends to sec them the same even- ing. DEVON.
 TWe are sorry our correspondent from Huntsville last week, should send an article which reflects so severely upon the stand ing of so respectable physician as the in, divdual alluded to. Our confidence ID him led us to suppose that such an article would not come from him, unless to play joke upon somebody who made not the slightest pretense to being physician, and who would read it and enjoy the joke, as much as anybody else. We want no cor wantonly abuse anybody. ED.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02
A TOWN TOTALLY DESTROYED BY AN EARTH
 QUAKE,

QUAKE.
 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, Jan. 29.-In- telligence is received to-day of the total destruction yesterday by an earthquake of Schamachia, a town of Transcaucasa. The shocks were very protracled and many lives were lost.
 THE PRINCE OF WALEs.-The Prince of Wales will take sea voyage for his health as soon as the weather permits. Cant he be persuaded to come to this country. Our free and independent todies, funkiss, lick spittles and half baked people generally would like another royal sensation, now that Alexis has passed along. Send us Albert by all means, and after him the rest of the royal brood of England or any other land.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02
Aon1e 9(elrs.

#** We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02

It is reported that at New London an i'm mense grain elevator is projected by par ties in New York, 10 be erected at the Island of Rocks, to be used in connection with the Northern railroad in the shipment of grain to foreign ports.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02
B2rnumviIle. Vt.


 Mr. Editor.-Woul you like a word from Barnumvile? Does the name sound fla miliar to you? One year ago Barnumville was an abstract possibility to-day it pre- sents the appearance of thriving village, and large shipments of coal and lumber and milk are made daily from this station. Barnumvlle has four daily mails. Sails bury is the parent of Barnumville Sails bury enterprise, Salisbury money and Sails bury necessities have made Barnumville. The timber growing on the hills east of Blrnumville one year ago, is now lining the Conn. Western railroad through the town of Salisbury, and melting the ores of Salisbury in the furnaces at Canaan. Tim Der that is standing to day in the dense forests east of Barnunville, will next week be in Salisbury in the shape of building material ready for the carpenter. Then why should not we of Barnumvillc be in- terested in the affairs of "Od Salisbury" and why should not we of "Old Salisbury entertain paternal interest in the welfare of Barnumvlle?
 We subscribed for the NEWS" in its in- fancy, and in our infancy, but it came to us diftidently after two weeks of journeying, worn and travel soiled but now it reaches us promptly, fresh and full of interest. Six hours from Millerton over the Harlem, and Harlem Extension railroads bring it to us. have not given you the exact location of Barnumville, but will do so at some future time if desired. Your paper ought to have large circulation in this vicinity, and will increase it's circulation here as fast as the people, whose interests are so common, be. come acquainted. J. B.
 Thank you Mir. J. E., for this cores pondencc, you are exactly right when you speak of the interests of Barnumville and 'Old Salisbury" as identical. We shal watch the growth of your village with in tense interest, and correspondence concern your doings will always be of deep interest to the readers of the NEWS. Let us heal much and often from you. El. NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02
BOR N.

At North Cornwall, Jan. 22nd a daughter to Dwight Rogers.
 At North Cornwall, Jan. 24th son to Ralph I. Scovile.
 At North Cornwall, Jan. 18th, a son to Noah [Three cheers for North Cornwall. Glory enough for one week. ED.l
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02
CORR ESPONDENCE.

DanOuTy, Jan. 0ull, loIZ.
 MIR. ED1Ton. The CONNECTICUT WEST ERN NEWS is well received, and should be well patronized and sustained by all the ma live inhabitants of the good old town of Salisbury, and especially by those who are uow non resideRtS. It serves as most con, venient vehicle of communication to and from the home of early days, to that of rprr yelrs. It brings 10 us each week interesting and valuable information regard ing the old homestead, and neighbors and friends. The names of individuals and localities referred to as well as the employ mcnts of people spoken of, enable us to keep up kind of acquaintance with our earliest home and with the changes that are continually occurring there. In letters and other communications that have appeared from time to time in the NEWS, from well known and highly respectable individuals, have given to the paper an additional relish and make it most welcome visitor in all our households. No town in this state of equal size and population, can justly claim to have produced larger number of useful and valuable men and women than Sails bury. No reference IS here made to such us have attained high standing in the pro fessioEs, nor to those who have achieved prominent political position, bnt reference IS made to those who in the common walks ut life, have filled up the measure of their days with usefulness and honor; have spent q whole life in doing good, and have left a record without stain and without rcproach. Many of this class doubtless remain a bless ing to the town, by their precept and exam pie. Many have gone forth to other fields of usefulness, and then as pillars in society, are nobly performing the duties and obliga- tions that rest upon them. Others, and by far the greatest number with whom the writer hereof became acquainted, have gone to their reward. These have left a reputation, of which the surviving mem bers of the family and their friends, may well be proud, and whose memory they will ever love to cherish.
 What higher commendation or noblel title can be given or desired by any man than that he has we'll filled the position ir which he has been placed, and has fully performed all the duties that devoved upon him. A long life of public services. or ot private usefulness, are equally entitled tt our respect and admiration.
 The individual referred to in the follow ing extract from letter recently received from friend, is fair sample of many who emigrated from Salisbury years ago. H. and others of his class, are remembered by the older inhabitants of the town, anc are honored by all. Other portions of thi letter present a most remarkable and ye we'll authenticated fact in the history O another Litcbfield County family, tha should be known and preserved. It i doubtful whether similar case can b. found or ever existed in any country, tina is, of three sisters of one birth, all living to such an advanced age.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02
M A R RI IE D.

At Lee, Mass, Jan. 18th. John Groogan to Miss Eliza O'Brien the latter, formerly, compost toress in this office.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-02

HutcAinsoRs. Let the church in this village be full next "Wednesday evening, to hear the famous Hutchinson family sing.
The New York herald., 1872-10-13
THE JAMES O'BRIEN CENTRAL ORGANIzA-
TION,

An enthusiastic meeting OF the followers OF
"Jmmy" 0'Brien was held last evening at the
Casino, So and 55 East Houston street The at
tendance was large and enthusiastic. Over one
hundred clubs were represented. George w.
McGlinn presided and John J. MCGOWAN acted as
secretary.
After credentials from the different clubs not
hitherto represented In the organization had been
received Mr. McGlinn briefly addressed the audi
ence.
A resolution was then unanimously adopted en-.
dorsIng James O'Brien for Mayor. The nomination
was Of course received with applause. Addresses
were then delivered by Mr.. George J. McGough, Mr..
Leddy and others, after which the assemblage left
the hall, and, forming outside into procession,
marched TO the Jackson Club house, where the an
nouncement OF the nomination OF Mr.. OBrien was
declared amidst unusual enthusiasm.
Prominent among the delegations represented
ut the gathering at the Jackson Club was that rep
resented by Captain John J. Martin, or the Twelfth
ward.
The New York herald., 1872-10-13
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.

This being Convention week In Kings county,
those who hold ONCE, seek to hold ofce, or would
like to hold Office which they don't expect because
OF their own unworthiness in the eyes Of the men
who control the distribution Of Office, ind their
minds heavily burdened by the cares which weigh
the scales Of the times. The scramble Is very gen.
eral and the excitement though quiet on the sur
face, runs feverishly high. Constant exertion is
the price OF pap" and energy Is not lacking ON
the part OF the toiers after preference. The moss
remarkable feature OF this campaign OF singular In
congruities is perhaps that while the blatant cry
OF 'reform" is heard upon every side and Its echoes
unceasing, the strains in vain to catch the
term "sorehead." What has become OF this
ancient and honorable body OF public servants,
since the advent OF reform? Can it be possible
that the "soreheads" siumber In the camps OF the
reformers9 Certain 1t Is that the query Is sug-
gestve, upon perusal Of the cognomens OF tne
members or many OF the opposition organizations,
both republican and democratic. The people will
solve that important question, however, for them
selves; and, as this week witnesses the first adj
vance OF the contending hosts upon the ramparts
OF popular su1rage, the doubt cannot much
longer exist. The primaries viii be held on Tues
day and Wednesday evenings OF this week, and the
nominating conventions on Thursday Friday and
Saturday. Good tickets are In order. None other
than acceptable men upon any side can expect tO
bring aught else than ignominious defeat upon
their party.
The New York herald., 1872-10-13
BLOODY FIGHT IN NEWARK.
River street R0ughs Attack the Police
An Omcer Nearly Murdered.

tt1vcr street kGOURnB Att0ck the EOAlC0-
An Omcer Nearly Murdered.
desperate anray took place last evening in
Newark, first between some River street rowdies
and afterwards between them and the police. 1t
appears owen Burns, q recent graduate from the
State Prison at Trenton, got into fsticufs with q
gentleman Of his own caste, which attracted
large crowd and finally the attention Of Ofncer
John Murray, of the police force. He arrested
Burns, whereupon chum Of the latter. named
James Harris, also graduate OF the Trenton insti
tuition, attacked the ofrcer, striking him ter
rife blow on the nose. The officer called
for assistance, and soon Oficers Norton and Norris
came to his rescue, and Harris was also taken
into custody. Then the crowd of r0ughs rushed at
the officers, and one OF them hurled stone with
terrific force at Murray, striking him on the head,
and inficting frightful cut across the scalp. He,
however, held on to his prisoner, Burns and sue
ceeded In marching him to the station house.
Harris and two Others named william Whalen and
James Cahill, were also arrested and lodged In the
cells. The assailant OF Murray escaped. When the
0fiicer reached the station his shoes were partly
dlled with blood, so copiously had his wound bed.
He was at once placed in charge OF q surgeon, and
will probably be on the sick list for several weeks.
It is regarded as a marvel that he was not killed.
The greatest excitement prevailed In River street
and Railroad place, where the ARRAY took place.
The New York herald., 1872-10-13
PAULINE LUCIA.
The Diva In Brooklyn.

Last night Pauline Lucca sung at the Brooklyn
Academy before very large audience. The par
quet and dress circle were crowded. In the upper
balcony there were many ominous blanks, as If the
stockholders did not awake to the idea Of grand
artists debut In their city. Madame Lucca made
such o sensation in the City Of Churches as has
made her first appearance in the Ee7Tnesse until
the grand apotheosis the SURPRISING artist drew
with VIII ner tne entire sympatnies oi the audience
aw0ke to never-before equalled appreciation of
her genius The other members of the cast and
the orchestra were simply execrable. Tenor, con-
tralto and baritone were beyond the pale Of criti-
cism On Monday evening Miss Kellogg plays Leo
nora in .1rrOYatOre.O
The New York herald., 1872-10-13
THE LOUISVILLE HORROR.


The City In a FURRY Over the Death OF
N0tte and His Family by the Failing
House-The Contractor md Architect
Arrested-A Warning to Builders.
LOUISVILLE. KY, Oct. IL, 1872.
The public excitement concerning the fatal con-
sequences Of the fall Of the building In course Of
erection Market street last night continued to-
day. There Is strong determination on the part Of
the people to hold the responsible parties to
strict account for the death OF five
persons. The reported death or one Of the
boys taken out alive is incorrect rule was issued
In the City Court to-day against the owners Of the
property requiring them to show cause why the
building shO Ould not be torn down. John Andrews,
the architect, and John He'll, the contractor were
arrested on warrants charging them with the
murder OF Henry Notte, his wife and two children,
who were crushed by the walls. The accused were
held to bail in 5000.
wretched character, being little better than wet
sand. The rear portions Of four houses were
crushed BY the falling walls. In the second house
west OF the new building whole family narrowly
escaped. The COrOner's inquest Is adjourned until
tomorrow morning at ten O'Clock, In order to OBJ
tain further reliable testimony as to the cause OF
the disaster. The victims win be buried tomor-
row.
The appearance OF the remains was sickening.
and the faces were badly cut and mashed out OF
resemblance to human features. The catastrophe
has created deep impression throughout the CON-
munity and the result, no doubt, will be the organi-
zaton OF system OF building and inspection. The
loss on the building will reach S50.000.
The New York herald., 1872-10-13
CONVERSATIONS.

A Terrible Fire 1T Bangor, Mean Inn
mcnse Amount OF Property Burned
100000 Worth OF Property Destroyed
Mt Amherst, Nova Scotia.
BANGOR Me-, Oct H. 1872.
The fire which broke out here last night was got
under control at two O'Clock this morning, but not
until great destruction had been accomplished.
The beautiful block erected by Mr.. Michael Schwartz
was entirely destroyed, with all the contents; only
the 'front.' wall remains standing. The store of
Fogg b Bridges, hardware dealers, adjoining on
the south, was also entirely burned out and the
next occupied by William +. Mann, druggist, was
partially burned. The first block north occupied
by the China Tea Company Eastern Insurance
Company and other offices, was but slightly in
jured. So far as could be ascertained at that hour
the losses and insurance are as 0ws-Schwartz's
block-loss, SCI 00O insurance $25 900. Schwartz's
s4O,OoO-nothing saved Fogg 4 Bridges hard
ware stock, valued at $4,000; insurance,
$13,OO0-a portion saved. w. +. Manns stock OF
drugs-valued at $22 900 to insurance $S 500
the most valuable part Of the stock was saved
The National Insurance C0mpany-l0ss $4,000;
in Office furniture and blanks no insurance; the
books and securities OF the company are saved
The China Tea Company-loss slight and fully in
sured 8. p. Johnson insurance agent-l0ss $400;
no insurance. o. f. Knowles Il Co., job printers
loss $500; insurance $1,000. w. F. Savey, law and
patent Ofhce-Oss unknown no insurance. William
Henderson, barber-loss $500; insurance unknown.
During the fire the walls OF Schwartzs block fell
the leg OF DR.. Melvin Preble and more or less
severely injurng several other persons.
This was the most disastrous fire since the great
con1agratiOn OF June !, 1859, on the same spot.