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Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14
What Beecher Thinks of Death.

I have known morbid people to spec- ulate as to how they were going to look in their cofins. I have known grown people who were full of imagination about the grave. Death is not only heathenish, but barbarous in their thought.
 never think of dying except with pleasure, as would of translation, To me the mere passing through is noth- ing; 1t may be 0 little longer or little shorter. i have always hoped it would be very short. I may horrify some people by saying it, but I pray God will give me sudden and instantaneous death. l would rather die by being struck by lightning than die with con- sumption. If it be Gods will that I should become old and toftling and grow feebler and feebler before die I am willing that it should be so, but if I were left to my choice should like to break off short and die streng man, in the middle of battle; but that is for God to decide, and not for me.
 Dying to me is not at all the humil- iation of the body. It is the exaltation of the spirit. It is the emergence of the soul from this outward form. It is our development out of this sphereinto higher one. It is not the ushering of men into state of weakness and gloom. It is the inauguration of condition of power and joy. It is the moving of the soul in the direction of amplitude and glory. It is the endowing of the soul with the riches of immortal life in it's highest forms and in it's greatest ben efcences.
 do not know that nightingale sit- ting in the twilight and singing with all it's little soul, has the leastidea that the whole neighborhood is charmed with its song; but I can conceive that a soul may be in such blessed state of expe- rience that it may, like nightingale, charm the wide circles in heaven with inspiring music.
 The Apostle did not care to be un- clothed; he did not care to get rid of his burden, except by overcoming it through divine grace; but he desired to be clothed upon. He desired better manhood-spiritual manhood, heavenly manhood. He did not take @ gloomy view of suffering and death. Some men think of dying. do not think of any thing black or smirching when I think about death. I think of gold and pre- cious stones and flashing wings. Some men think of an iron gate with an ugly, grim jailer, who, with big key, that as not rusty, turns it often. I think of a "pearly gate" as Milton calls it, which turns on golden hinges. Some men think of dying as they think of disease I think of dying as the flight of the bird-higher and higher into the purer ether.
 Now, it seems to me that no thought of death is valid or right which does not leave you stronger, more joyous, hap pier. I am not going to die downward. I am not going to die toward hell. mean, by the grace of God, to die to- ward heaven. And I am going to think of it so as to take some comfort of it beforehand. I am going to shake the tree of life so that if I do not get the golden fruit here, some leaves shall drop down for the healing of my heart. -H ". Beecher.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

HIS SPEcU1AT1oN.-The late Mr. Nor rison, one of the richest men in Eng land, in early life entered a dry goods warehouse, where he contrived to secure the affections of his employers daugh- ter. They were married, and he was taken into the business, to which he ultimately succeeded. One greatstroke he made was buying up all the crape in England, in anticipation of the death of the Princess Charlotte of Wales. This lucky hit is supposed to have put 8 very large sum of money into his pock- et He invested large portion of his enormous wealth in real estate, and be- came one of the greatest landlords in the United Kingdom.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14
Exc1rED--One may get some concep

Exc1rED--One may get some concep- tion of the terrible panic that would occur in a crowded theatre in case of fire, from the scene at a Cincinnati thea tre lately. During the matinee per formance smoke was seen issuing from the registers, and general rush was made in all directions. Men jumped from the gallery to the parquette, wo- men screamed, and everybody was in danger of being trodden down and crushed to death, but had very little chance of getting out. There proved to be very little smoke and no fire of any consequence, and the audience was brought to it's senses.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

THE PACIFIC RAI1RoAD.-The entire cost of the Union Pacific road, the un- adjusted balances with contractors in- cluded, is, including fixtures, $114, ,25S, 535 The indebtedness of the company is $75, ,894, 512 including $27, 237, ,O0O of first mortgage bonds and $27, ,236, ,512 United States loan.
 The indebtedness of the Central Pa cific company is $8O, 900, 132, including bonds, $25, ,8s3, ,OOO of first mortgage bonds, and $9, 153, ,000 of land bonds.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14
Address, THE SUN, New York City.

FOR Loss OF APPETITE, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression of Spirits and Gener- al Debility in their various forms, FERRo-PHos- PoRATED ELIXIR of CALIsAYA made by CAswELL, HAZARD x Co.,. New York, and sold by all drug gists, is the best tonic. AS stimulant tonic for patients, recovering from fever or other sickness, it has no equal. If taken during the season it prevents fever and ague and other in termittent levers
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14
Vermont has 100000 COWS which yield an income of $6,000,O00 annually.
THE WEEKLY SUN,

THE WEEKLY SUN, Only sS1 Year. 8 Pages TIE BEST FAMILY PAPER.-The Weekly N. Y. Sun. pages. $1 year. Send your Dollar. THE BEST AGRICULTURAL PAPER.-The Week. lyN. Y. Sun. Eight pages. $1 year. Send your Dollar.
 THE BEST POLITICAL PAPER.-The Weekly N. York Sun. Independent and faithful. Against Public Plunder. 8 pages $1 a year. Send your Dollar.
 THE BEST NEwsPAPER.-The Weekly N. Y. Sun. spages. $1 a year. Send your Dollar. HAS ALL THE NEws.-The Weekly New York Sun. pages. $1 year. Send your Dollar. THE BEST STORY PAPER.-The Weekly N. Y. Sun. 8pages. S1 a year. Send your Dollar. THE BEST FASHION REPORTS in the Weekly N. Y. Sun. 8 pages. $1 a year. Send your Dollar.
 TIE BEST MARKET REPORTS in the Weekly N. Y. Sun. pages. $1 year. Send your Dollar.
 THE BEST CATTLE REPORTS in the Weekly N. Y. Sun. 8pages. $1 a year. Send your Dollar THE BEST PAPER in Every Respect.-The Weekly N. Y. Sun. pages. $1 year. Send your Dollar.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

One of the most singular of the nu- merous products of California is fig brandy. From seven trees there were produced last year two hundred pounds of dried figs and twenty-five gallons of brandy. The brandy was sold at $5 8 gallon and the dried figs for twenty-five cents pound.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

FOR AN IRR1rArED THROAT, Cough or Cold, "Bro,cn's Bronchial Troches" are offered with the fullest Confidence in their efficacy. They maintain the good reputation they have iustly acuuired
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

"THE1R NAME IS LEa1oN," may be applied to those who die annually of Consump- ton. although science has of late years sensibly diminished their number. It is gratifying to know that the general use of Dr.. Wistar's Bal sa:,e of Wild Cherry is largely instrumental in attaining this end-COrn,
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

San Francisco had twenty y-six murders last year. Of the persons committing these crimes two were sent to State Prison for life, four for term of years, eight were acquitted, and the others are awaiting trial.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

As to the probable influence of the recent severe weather on the trees in the fruit belts of Michigan and South ern Illinois generally, it may be said that the yield will be up to the average, both in quality and quantity.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

AN FRESHMAN called at drug store to get bottle of Johnson's Anodyne Liniment for the Rheumatism the druggist asked him in what part of the body it troubled him most. '' Be me soul," said he. 1T have it in ivery houl and corner CT me"-Conl
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

FoR Loss OF Cup, Horn Ail, Red Wa sheep thick wind: broken wind, and roaring, and for all Instructions of the kidneys in horses use She'idan's Caual,y Condition Poaoders.-
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

CRIsTADoRos EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE stands unrivaled and alone Its merits have been so universally acknowledged that it would De q supererogation to descant on them any further-nothing can beat it-Con,
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

A subscriber of paper in Columbus, Ohio, has withdrawn his patronage because the editor treated their recent little earthquake with levity.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

ELAGG's INSTANT RELIEF has stood twenty years test. Is warranted to give imme- diate relief to all Rheumatic, Neuralgia, Head Ear and Back aches, or money refunded Con
 WANTED 8 farmer in every town as agent for address, COLLINS & Co.,. PIP Water St., New York.-Con.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

School teachers in Massachusetts, average only three years service.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14
A CHAhIENGE.
vERILY IT HATH NO EQUAL.

A. C7A-H1ESN %I. Is extended to the world place before the public IuSa HseeB BAGsHM fsash or Lung Asme0s than
 vERILY IT HATH NO EQUAL.
 coNsUMPTIvEs READl bring back that healthy yigor till lately planted in your cheek9 If you would, do not delay; for, ere you are aware, it will be too late.
 ALIENS LUNG BALsAM Is your hope: It has been tried by thousands such tude have left their names to us, that suffering hu manity can read their evidences and believe. Don't experiment with new and untried mixtures-you can not afford imb1t try at once this his invaluable t6 blesome Cough in few hours if not of too long standing. Itis warranted to give entire satisfac- an Expectorant it has no equal. UNSOLICITED EVIDENCE OF ITS MERITS.
 READ THE FOLLOWING: WHAT wELL-KNowN DRUGGISTS SAY ABOUT
 ALIENS LUNG BALSAM
 sPR1NaFIELD, TENN, Sept. Il, 1872. SAM at We have not bottle left in our store. It has moro reputation than any Cough medicine we say about the Balsam. Very truly ySSSaTSs,srn ySSTs, Again read the Evidence from a Druggist who was If at fGs cy s5E
  writes Sept. 12, 1872: [" am out of ALIENS LUNG BALsAM send me half a gross as soon as you can, would rather be out of any other medicine in my store. The LUNG BALsAM never fails to do good Tor those afflicted with Q cough" lii harmless to the most delicate child It contains opium in any form. It is sold by Medicine dealers generally.
 CAUTION. Be not deceived. Call for ALIENS LUNG BAIL SAM, and take no other.
 Directions accompany each bottle.!
 J. N. HARRIS CO.,, Cincinnati, O.,
 PROHIBITIONS.
 PERRY DAVIS SON, General Agents.
 Providence. R. I. Sold by all Medicine Dealers.
 FOR SALE JOHN F. HENRY, New York. GEO. c. GOODWIN 6 CO.,, Boston. JOHNSON, HoLAWAY CO.,, Philadelphia SOONER OR LATER, neglected Cold will develop a constant Cough, Shortness of Breath, Failing Strength and Wasting of Flesh, all symptomatic of some serious Lung Affection, which may be avoid ed paliated by using in time Dr. Jayne's Expec- torant.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14
'" It miQht have been" the tn, pa.sisu, "+.i,s,,

TI TIlTyH4 HdVC UCCI1 lar Wstyle, of some two rascally publishers to promise elegant framed engravings to subscribers and send none. The Star Spangled Banner promises and it sends at once, one of Prangs best 16-tint genuine chromos-free, prepaid In addition, you receive a large Ledger size illustrated paper whole year. all for s1. Why condemn any one UNTIL YoU KNOW The " Star Spangled Banner" has been pu blis shed for 10 years Every newsman sells it. We refer to all the great News Co.'s, to Oliver Ditson Co.,, to the N. r. Tribune, Toledo Blade, and all other great papers or publish The Rogues Corner ex poses Humbugs, Quacks, and Swinolers. It saves money to the public While WIG are attacked and slander ed by rogues, rascals and thieves, we give you Q large family paper, chromo unequaled, all for One Dollar. We guarantee satisfaction, we give you your money Only One Dollar. Specimens cents. Agents wanted. Complete "Outft' free. lar and secure papers for whole year. Address Star Spangled Banner, Hinsdale, x. 1T.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

s extended to the world to place before the public
 better Cough or Lung Remedy. than ALIENS JUNG BALSAM,
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

CAUTION.. Be not deceived Call for ALIENS LUNG BAL. SAM, and take no other. Directions accompany each bottle.s
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

%F &n son per day Agents wanted! All classes %S tV %GO of working people of either sex young or old, make more money at work for in their spare moments all the time than at anything else Particulars free, Address G. ST1NSON & CO.,. Port. land Me
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

N HARRIS 6 CO, Cincinnati, O.,
 PRoPRIRToRs PERRY DAVIS & SON, General Agents. Providence. R. I.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

SOONER OR LATER, neglected Cold will develop a constant Cough, Shortness of Breath, Failing Strength and Wasting of Flesh, all symptomatic o1 some serious Lung Affection, which may be avoid ed paliated by using in time Dr. Jayne's Expec- torant.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14
UNSOLICITED EVIDENCE OF ITS MERITS.

SPRINGFIELD, TENN, Sept. Il, 1872 Gentlemen:-ship us six dozen ALIENS LUNG BAIL SAM at once We have not bottle left in store. It has more reputation than any Cough medicine we have ever sold, and we have been in the drug business twenty-seven years; we mean just what we say about the Balsam. Very truly yours.
 HURD & TANNER.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

Sold by all Medicine Dealers.
 FOR SALE BY JOHN F. HENRY, New York. GEO. c. GOODWIN 6 CO.,, Boston. JOHNSON HOIAWAY & CO. Philadelnhia.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

Apain read the Evid ence from Druggist who was cured by of the Balsam, and now sells it largely
 L.C. Cottrell, Druggist at Marine City, Miehigan, BALsAM; send me half gross as soon as you can, I would rather be out of any other medicine in my store. The LUNG BALsAM never fails to do good Tor those afflicted with cough.'
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14
CONS TIvEs, READi
ALIENS LUNG BALsAM

Would you cure that distressing Cough, and bring back that healthy vgor till lately planted in your cheek? If you would, do not delay; for, ere you aware, it will be too late.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-14

It is harmless to the most delicate child It contains no opium i'll any form.
 It is sold by Medicine dealers generally.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-01-22

II Lydia Thompson makes more money In
Memphis than anywhere else.
A German resident OF Houston, Texas, IA
worth $4,000 and drives a cart.
- Ex-senator Gwin, Of California. has sold his
Mexican silver mine, II Is reported, for o. 900 900
Mrs. Harkness, Of SpurgeOn's congregation
IN London, teaches Bible class OF nine hundred
women.
,-Presidcnt Theirs intends to break up the
Jardn Mabllle and similar estnblis6ments IN
Paris next summer.
EX-GOv. Reed, Of Florida, viii enter into the
iuIa pursuits OF agriculture on his farm across
the 81. Johns river.
MT. Frank CrOcker, well known as the
washington correspondent Of the Chicago nj.
Ouhe, ~ now stopping at the 81. james.
= The fortune Of Dlsraells wife goes To her
children by her frst husband, and Dsraeli is left
with only pension OF f2h, 900 to live on.
= Miss Arvilla Chapman Is the han,Isomest Rir
In Rochester, and had diamond ring voted Ia
her by the young men at recent festival, to
prove IT,
President Theirs received for his historical
WORKS, during his long literary career, eighteen
prizes, amounting to nearly three hundred thou.
sand francs.
R. r. MOnutt, the Inventor Of the celebrated
breech.loading cannon, arrived last night. We
adopted this arm.
= Cardinal Cullen, In recent speech in Dub.
IN, congratulated his hearers on the progress OF
lhe Roman Catholic religion, whose only enc
mics, he declared, are governments.
= His late honor, the Mayor OF Nantes, France,
lost his ONCE because he did not afford suitable
protection to the multitude OF pilgrims who
locked 10 do homage to "Our Lady VI LOurdes'
lew weeks ago.
= 1t Is said that Stanley received only 81 BOO for
MS Two years adventures In the interior OF frCa
In his search for Dir. Livingstone, and that he de-
INJURED At these figures. The enterprising pro
prietoT OF the Herald told him that 81, 500 was
enough; that the expenses OF the adventure had
been heavy, but that he, Stanley, would he able
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-01-22

The subject Of increase Of salaries Of Gov
crnment officials has 50 often been mooted
that 1t appears like unto an old familiar song,
and yet II Is q question of much deeper i'm
portance than we are apt to give credit for,
and one which we are glad to see has at last
claimed the attention of the Senate Commit
tee on Finance. Yesterday Mr. Sherman,
from that committee, reported the bill fixing
the salaries Of certain executive officers, with
amendments, giving the Assistant Secretaries
Of tho Treasury and Interior Departments,
the Assistant Postmnstcrs General, the Solic.
itor, Register and Supervising Architect OF
the Treasury Department, the Commissioner,
Of Patents, Indian Affairs, General Land OF
flce, Pensions and Customs, the Auditors o
the Treasury, the Superintendent Of Money
Order System and Superintendent of Forclgr
Mails, an annual salary Of $4,000 cach-i
decided increase. Asan entering wedge alone
looking to an Increase In the salaries Of Gov
ernment officials, (at least the clerical force
We hope tho bill, as reported will become
law. The salaries Uf our Government scr
wants when compared with those Of European
countries, TO say nothing of many pett,
provinces or republics Of South America, siul
into utter insigni1cance and the sooner ",
establish the principle that 'tho laborcr /
worthy nf his hire, " the sooner We can cstab
lish system Of civil service worthy of emu
lation, and secure the best talent for th
myriads of important Offices throughout tn
country. Upon decent pay alone hinges tn
whole principle Of civil service reform. L
| with the salaries.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-01-22

! rtvYt. sSRvICE RULES IN PRACTICE,
vson the question Of civil service reform
l.,as started We were found among Its warmest
advocates, and since Its establishment We
have been among iis earnest supporters so
far as in general principles arc concerned
II Is generally admitted that some test "a to
the qualifications Of the applicant for either
appointment or promotion should bc made
but the difficulty Is to define what this test
shall be.
The objections to the present tcst can
be summed up In the general complaint that
bright school boy has a better chance OF
passing the examination than an old and ex-
pcrienccd clerk, unless the latter goes through
process known to the former as "cram-
ming The questions propoundcd, even in
cases Of promotion, have not the least bear
ing upon the duties to be performed, but arc
generally made up Of historical, geographical,
arithmctical and other matters, which serve
to pcrplcx those who with fair reason have
long since forgotten the answers to them.
There have been very few cases of unfair
dealing SO far US the examiners are con.
cerned, but We know Of instances where
through the legitimate workings of the sys.
TEN, which as law must bo adhered to, ap-
pointmcnts have been made in direct Opposi.
tion to the wishes Of chiefs Of bureaus, and
In their opinion to the prejudice Of the ser.
vice. Were 1t possible, aud 1t seems Us II II
might be, to hold examinations with refer
encc to general ability bearing on the duties
required II would be productive of better
results. Still the existing system Is yet in Its
infancy and has barely had q trial.
In our local columns a correspondent sign.
ing himself 80. Z. D." carefully reviews tho
Ompetitivo feature Of the system at some
length. We prcscut II to our readers, very
many Of whom aro more or less Interested In
| this subject.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-01-22
An INEnRINrE AsYI.r,I-

The members of the Metropolitan police
are Just now discussing the propricty Of
cndeavoring to lay the foundation Of au
lnebriatc asylum In the District Of Columbia.
No class of our citizens are more conversant
with the needs for such an institution, as they
arc daily, II not hourly, brought In contact
with the most distressing cases. 1t Is not
their purpose to control the matter, but to
begin the agitation Of the subject, and, II pos.
siblc, stimulate the influential and wealthy in
our midst to give their time and morcy to the
object. They will, as far as possible, seek to
accumulate n fund that will bo a nucleus
around which larger contributions may
gather. Fur this purpose, II 1t is practicable,
they will give ball in the Inauguration build.
ing after the 9TH Of March. This Is Il subject
that appeals TO the humanity and generosity
OF our people. We are In need Of such an
institution In our midst. Sister cities have
set us examples worthy Of imitation. Let lis
follow them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-01-22

IT has Been SUGGESTED that the gentle
men having in charge the Inauguration ball
would do an excellent and popular thing by
employing the Thomas orchestra on that oc.
casion, II It can be done. We like the sug.
gcstlon. Cannot something be saved In some
other quarter, in order that this ploasur,
may be enjoyed. We have heard some say
they would be willing to do with less supper
on that occasion II II be necessary to accom-
pllsh this object
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-01-22

NUMEROUS PROPOSITIONS looking to the
requirement of telegraph lines by the Gov.
eminent have been presented in either branch
Of Congress, all Of which have for an object
the adoption of the postal telegraph system
The House has now called upon the Appro
priation Committee to report without delay
the cost Of construction and present marke
value of alfthe lines in the United States, Al
well as the cost of constructing new lines o.
equal capacity. This move Is intended I,
develop the actual expenditure required t,
put tho postal-telograph scheme into full
OpernllOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-01-22
Business nours nt the White House

During The Tinter, in order 10 facilitate business
coming bs,ore him as much possible, the President
Win, from ten 10 hrsirc O'Clock each day, sz-
oept Sunday, rereirs Senator's aud Representatives,
and nom tipeire O'Clock until tiro each afternoon,
ereept Tuesdays aud Fridays Wh,n, Cabinet meetings
bcing held, he Wh rseefrs by card. The busins,
AStrs Qr his esioe Tia BE- from ten O'Clock a. w. p
three O'Clock D. NJ.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-01-22

Tue World of the 2ist instant says; The
donkey Is not the Bort Of animal which eliclts
the nthusiaGm of Mr.. Grant" At last we
have satisfactory reason given why the
President does not admire the editor Of the
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