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ACCOMPLISHMENTS Tho POLAND Committee
Busluoss Of CAtcn8o-Judgo Shos1nau's Lottor-Em"
poymeut Of Women in Frussn-M0xicau LcRalA.
t!on-Colfa1's 81, 200 Doposlt-That %l00o Bill
1Garlan's &c. 000-Nosu1t Of the Electoral Voto-Ths
Latest Attempted Ewiudle-Tols on the Eric Canal
Tho IllIuo!B State Sonato-Tho st. Lawrence CAualss
oakos Anes and tho Navy Department; chshp
Frsi8hts East; Tho Most Moriturious eubsidy; Ths
Case Of Oakes A1nos as It Stands.
WORDS WITHOUT AiEANING-By Professor William
Ifuthows, Of the University of Chicago.
THE FARMING INTERESTS AND THE MtDDLR-
AlEN-I.etor from 4 Middle Man.
, 1873-02-21

toal for tho weo G229 Market slow ut yesterdays
prices; about 1,60O tlisro6cd Of sacs 341 1iin0is
aouri accre. 11os to 110s. Ut s512s@S5.7o os Ohio
ateors 1os7 to lle III si III y u inas1 sY
at $4t0ssoi II Michigan steers, ,253 ut $500 12o
week, $500. hlnrket aotiye It Yesterdays advance
Bales o29 Michigan Sheep % to 1o1 ihs at COG
725 243 Ohio sheep, 81 to 96 ut 25&660 2Ao Iowa
sheep, 04, ut $G.15. ......
Hoas-To-day, e,7o0; toal for tic week, a2,soo
Market very dull at 81, ,85@5.c0.
, 1873-02-21
MICHIGAN,

Speelal Dtspa{ch to INe Chicago Tribune.
LANSING, Mich, Fob. 20.-Bil1a establishing Il
State Militia mud State Board Of Health woro the
Chief subjects Of discussion In tho House to-day,
with warm debates on both sides. Both bills
passed the House also, bill approprinting
$92, 600 for tho Institution for the deaf, dumb,
and blind, at Flint,
4 bill passed tho Senate amending tho cl'arter
Of Kalamazoo, by the creation OF a Board Of
Sewer Commissioners.
Tho Committee on Insurance reported favor
ably tic bill allowing Fire and Alarino Insurance
Companies to Issue $25 shares instead Of $50, as
provision for the trial Of iasuos Of fact was vo-
ted down, THO House passed 8onato bill 81,
roponling Tho preaent law relating to tho colicc-
tion OF rocognixauceH in criminal cases.
, 1873-02-21
FoURTH. PAGE-

FoURTL PAGE
ED1TORIAIS-Pa Paragraphs: Il Now York Investigation
Acquisition at naltwa.n by the state-Tolls on the
Erie Caual-Opportunity for Canadian Credit Mo
bor. Railway Legislation; Tho TA1oe.C Cont War;
Mr.. Colfu1s Case It Stands; Questions and
Answers
THE APIARY-Tho Loss OF Bocs-3vhAt Produces the
Dlsastor--7Tintoriug Ont Of Doozs-Timo to Begin
tho Foodug-Alsike Glover Not Suited to All LooA-
tipns.
THE FIELD AND sTABLE-Tuberculoals or Basco-
nsatous Cachety OF Catto-Ss1nptoms- Treatment.
RAILROADS AND WAnEH0USES-The Latest Naus
isom STANDARDIZATION Of tho Senate Railroad
Conlnit,eo-Rejcution of Nobiuson and 6tillwell,
aud Intorsoment Of NaCrea-SpaculGtions.
CREDIT MODIL1ER-Roport OF tho Poland COMMITTEES
Statement Of the FAcs Elio!tcd- Instrumentation
that Oakos Au1os anu Ja1npa Brooks Do Expelled
front the House Of Representatives.
, 1873-02-21
Now York Dry Goods 1Inrlkut.

New YonK, Fob. 20.-Thero waa 4 much better feel
Ing In tho marriott To-day, and bath agents and 1obbers
accomplished fair amount os business Cotton goo's
aud color cd cottons aro active ID iobbers hnnta a
still In light supply Utca Nonparo bleacl.cd alltrt
nays: "Prlnta quite actiyo for chocolates and
white Froands Percales and sh!rt!ng strtpea rhow
and diagonal woraea coAt1g7 nrc in hotter dcualla
Foreign goods bettor, Dress goods, aracas, Or
1easa csahmere1, and whlto goods ate active"
, 1873-02-21

GRAIN.D0CTOHING-lIoH Tainted Barley Is Che1ai.
cal1y Cleannd-sulrhur Usad to Glyo q Falao ap
pearaneo to Gtnn-The Establishments Engaged In
thu Business In This City-EMocts OF the doctor.
Ing tho Chicago Magkot-Lettcr from tho Man
Who Invented tho Doctoriug psncess,
uUAfOR-A Collection of CoEtcallties.
ONO WoMAN's SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION ~ ns
Meeting at Toledo.
THE DAIRY-Wsconsu Dnisy,nfna Assoclation-An.
nual Meeting At Watortown.
THE GALLOWs-E1ccutlou Of Gaf1uoy, at Buffalo, for
tho Murder OF Patrick Fahey.
KANsAS on THE SITUATION-A Political Poem.
JACKsON's spEEOl-A Specimen OF "Oid Hiclorya'
Eloquence.
SIGNS OF DEATH-How to Ascertain Certainly the
Fact that Person ts Dead.
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE-p1ospeetus for 1878.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
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HOUSE.
-k %r NV =

11o11gr
nv mn.
for 1so1s nn cn1inoi;on Of tn1"a atorz
Inc ntiea Of i0f) 600 Inhabitants to isauo bonds
un ~ ti,o corntf,,finnaj limit. Tho hill yns [or-
ticroil In n thiri rnndinr.
N''~~> rErfr1ous,
sunf1rv notitions woro nrououtol In ro1ation to
t1nm'9teno'' tinn ntc 'A'' @'"N '""0' '''''
'"' ~S' prpoRrs Of COMMITTEES.
Tho Judiciary Oommittoo reported back Houso
cio III Su"' n;,d i, r1atom to tho low md
cn3ont;nu of cnn,tv taxos within tlloir roapectiyo
iim;ts ra1nt;no tn c}tina 1norcn.iyoI an towps
in i couintioa acting Under townabip organization;
imdrmartn nv nn1 % ancrcns on tho manner of ou-
5arp}n1 In aamo iv orecnt,on. md to nroyido
1or liz roilomntion Of ron estate sold under oxo-
oution or docroo. recommending its passago
so pcportoa t aott HoBo bill 2oe In relation
tn 13oaria Of polico in ctios Of mora than Y0 QUO
intobltonta. With tic rccommoniat coon on that It bo
1, rofcrroi tn Tia 1ools County dologation. Tho
point Of order was raised TINT there is no auch
commlttoo az tlo Cook County delegation,
The SPEAKER sustained the point Of order.
NIr. WICKER moved to rcfor tho bill to
Select Committee Of flyo.
Mr.. INsCO1sE moved to amc1ld Afr. Wickor's
motion By making tho Committee consist Of
soyen.
Tho previous question waa ordered. Tho yoto
was taken on Mr. Wiekor's motion, which Sas
Lost. The motion to rofcr to tho Cook County
delegation prevailed.
Tho Committee also reported back the resolu-
ton In relation to tho cohstitutionaiity OF tho
net Of 1871, concerning tho election and quaiiti-
cation of Justices Of tho Peaoo md constabioB,
with an opinion TINT Section Of sald act is in
conflict with Article Of the schedule OF tho
Constitution.
The Judicial Department Committee reported
back tho bill ~ rotation to tln Borvice o1 Sud
pmnaeB In suits beforo Justices Of tho Poaco,
recommending that It lie on the table. 70 order
cd. Also reported back TIC b'll IN rotation 70
tho redemption Of real ostnto SOLD under tfilat
dooda and salo mortgages, recommending tint It
do not paHs. Nepo,t concurrcd IN: o.a
The teea and Salaries Commltieo repo;;eo
buck bill liz, with substitute, a'nohans soctlon
% in relation 10 fecs for the acknowledgment OF
deeds aud othor documents tor 1urnlohing tran-
scripts from docketB,, oto., recommending thas
amend section ID Of said aot in relation to foe5
Of Jurors In Coronors tnqnestH. ordered
, 1873-02-21
Horrible DcntEA.

an inflrm nun IN both body and mind, aged 80
yoars, wandorol away from his homo in this city,
ou Monday laot, and no trace Of him could be
found until this morning, WHOM his dead body,
horribly mutilated aud partly doyouroa by hogs,
il supposed that in taking n walk he got lost,
and, night coming OIL, and 10 oxhauhtcd, ho laid
himself down aud was chilled to tloath during
tfa night.
, 1873-02-21

PROVIDENCE, II. l., Fob. 2o.-Honly p. Gold
smith, selling icwolry for J. Drummer, OF Maiden
Lpno, Now York, reports tlat, while ho was at
supper last evening, at a hotel 1is room was Gu
tered and his trunk and aatohol were robbed Of
oighty-two gold watches, worth ,ao,o00; dia-
$4,000, There Ia no clue to the robbor.
, 1873-02-21

PITTSBURGH, pa., Fob. 20.-Tho Monongahela
Ia about stationary. Tho Allegheny III rising
slowly. Tho woatltor is cloudy and cool a coal
Bmlthiioll stroot bridge. It contained $4,000
buHl,ols, mud belonged to spoer Brothorp, OH
pollo Niyor,
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nAcAvy lEnilan iii virginia.

KloH1EoNp, w., Fob. 20.-1leaVy ralna haVo
and thoro hayo been iaoayy land-nlidoa on Boy
cral railroads, causing tho dotontiou OF trims.
Tho river ut Lynehburgh is about tourtoon foet
above Tho usual ieyel. At this point it ia about
ten foet, which will 10 grently Increased by tho
Hood from above.
, 1873-02-21

p1rTsDuRon, Fob. 20.-Crudc oil market much firm
er $2.20 b and there Ia Of snla at 2,25 at
Parkers Landing. 1tetlno oil alan iu rner, with I'D
yAuco Of 80 for Philadelphia delivery, lttle; car
lots for home trado, 1ghc.
, 1873-02-21
FLORIDA.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Feb. 20.-After the djourn-
mont Of lilo Legislature, yostorday, Governor
Hart immediately called an extraordinary Boasion
for today Tho object ia to pass the bill for is
suing II 100000 worth of bonds, which fai!ol in
tho regulnr 6eBsiou.
, 1873-02-21

Tho cop1ttnoEahp hoEotoforo existing undpr the firm
uatnu Nickel I'LL II thia day dsanycu by mutual
COL scnt t. o. ii il to sottio III eDs oi said r, aud
]. II. Nickel II to coltoot all accounts duo said rlr
J., q. NlukELL,
uhtoago, Fob. II, 1873. +. q. HILL.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-24
West Cornwall.

West Cornwall.
 The late thaw started the ice in the river. piling up huge cakes in the road on the west side, smashing boat for c. B. Gran dall, and knocking several hundred of dol lars out of J. Mallinson & Go. s dam at this their meadow below the factory, where the owners of ice houses are busily engaged in cutting and hauling it away...... The select reading of Miss Bradley on Friday eve did not draw full house, owing 10 unfavors- ble weather. The audience though small was highly appreciative and seemed we'll pleased with the ntertainment. "Gene" made professional trip into Columbia Co., last week and was snow bound, slush bound, thaw bound, and bridge bound.
 The late ''high" of the Housatonicspre- vented our young folks from attending the social at Nat Greens last Friday night ......Mr. Daniel Wickwire and wife. of Ottawa, H., have been spending a few weeks at his former residence on Cream Hill..,... Wonderful transformation rumor says Stranger" bought peck of those Saddle Rock Oysters" and oa his way home met friend who asked him where he got his long clans. Long clans !" said he, ''why, them's Saddle Rock oysters. |" We leave the reader to imagine his conster- nation when convinced as to the contents of his basket. NUF CED.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-24
The Mcriden Murder.

When John R. Johnson, the murderer oi Mrs. J. c. Hess, of Meriden, was taken tc the Now Haven jail last Saturday, after having been found guilty of murder in the first degree, he seemed utterly indifferent He was searched, as was the cell, so sec that he had nothing iwith which he could do injury to himself. It seems, however, that he had concealed about him somewhere shoe knife, and this escaped notice. Sunday morning the prisoners attended church in the jail, but Johnson did not go with them. AS the keeper was passing hia cell after church he noticed that he was lying in bed, and that there was blood on the clothing and on the floor. Upon going into the cell it was found that he had made an attempt to take his own life. Drs. Park and Smith were summoned, and upon go ing into the cell they found that Johnson had attempted suicide on the most scientific manner, He evidently understood some thing about bleeding, for he had taken a suspender and wound i: about his arm above the elbow, and then cut on the inside ot the elbow joint. Several of the smaller veins were severed.
 When the doctor arrived he had lost heavily in blood; it was estimated that two quarts had flowed from the wound and he was consequently very white in the face and quite feeble. He exerted himself all he was able to prevent the physicians from attending to the wound, and swore round oaths in profusion and with much expres- sion of anger at their attempts to save his life. He vowed he would not be hung. come what would. The physicians bound up the wound, care was taken that the patient should not render futile their labors, and the prisoner was left to himself. The wound came very near being fatal one iE results, as an artery was nearly reached.
 The prisoner had eaten nothing up Co Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock since the morning of the day before, and seems de- termined to end his life if it is in his power. If he persists in his attempts to starve him. self, measures will be taken to compel him to receive food.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-24
Dwight Smith

DIR. EDITOR: The NRws comes to me this week bearing the sad intelligence oI the death of Dwight Smith, of Salisbury He was formerly member of Co. F, 2stl Conn. Vols, company raised mostly in Salisbury. I remember him we'll as q happy, careless, fun-loving lad, full of jokes, but withall good soldier. always found him ready and willing to take his turn at duty, or go upon detail without any grumbling or asking reasons why. He took great pride in becoming efficient in drill, and in doing duty as 8 soldier. He was very proud of his company and was very sensitive of any disgrace brought upon them. Perhaps 1t would not be out of place to relate the following as proof:
 During the winter of 1s62-3 our regiment was quartered in Pensacola, Florida Days when off duty the boys would amuse themselves by loading their rifles with a small charge and firing at mark held by another. The charge of powder used was what could be made to lie on the concaye side of a bullet, which was only sufficient to throw the ball but few feet rendering it harmless. AS they continued to increase tue charge, orders were issued to stop it, and for time the boys sought other amusement But one day, after making some repairs on his gun, Dwight concluded to try it. Loading with small charge he dared one of the boys to hold up his foot Tor target, which feat they had often done. No sooner was the challenge given than accepted. The charge was either too large or the range too short, for the target was very much dissatisfied with the result, and complaint was immediately entered at headquarters. AsR punishment for the oftense Dwight was ordered to stand on barrel two hours in front of the colonel's quarters. It was really no punishment at all and he seemed to enjoy it. At one moment be would seem to be looking over into the bay, as if for mail steamer in which we were in daily expectation; then he would seem to be making . speech, 90 really but few had any suspicion of the punishment. At last as the colonel came along he seemed to notice something a little singular about him and stepping up to him said, "To what company do you belong?" After a moments hesitation Dwight answered, ''To Company E, sir" well, says the colonel, what are you doing with the letter F on your cap ?" "Why, says Dwight, I didn't want to disgrace my company so l broke off the bar and made an F oft" If you think you can obey orders you can return to your quarters" said the colonel, and walked away with broad smile on his face. I believe this was the only instance of his disobeying orders. was grieved to learn of his death, as always am one of my old companions in arms, and deeply sympa- thize with the friends in their loss.
 W. 0. DAILY,
 Lieut.. Go. E, 2d c. V.
 Huntington West Va, Jar. 8, 1873.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-24
[For The Conn. Western News. ]
 Wms E. Hurlbut.

The EptseopaliaS says of him: Another valuable member of our church and of the parish of St. Stevens, Beverly, New Jersey, who for many years and in various parts of the country where he has resided, has stood forth as . faithful witness for Jesus has fallen in death. Mr. Hurlbut came to his end on Thursday, the 26th Dec, about twelve o'clock, under peculiar circumstan- ees. Having business with . gentleman in the western part of our town, one mile distant from his residence, he left home about Il o'clock and before pathway had been broken through the heavy snows of the night before and that morning. He reached his destination in safety and after concluding the matter he had in hand, be- gan to retrace his steps and had progressed about half way when he must have become exhausted, perhaps tainted, and fell. Very few persons were abroad that stormy morning, and but for the fact that one gentleman had occasion to pass about that time he might have been unobserved until the snow covered him from the sight ot man. Every means was tried to restore him, but his spirit had taken it's flight to the joys of eternity. Thus in the 67th year of his age, at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, our brother died.
 RxMARKs. Hurlbut was born in Canaan, Litchfeld Co.,, Ct., the eldest of Ira Hurlbut's two sons. He settled in this county while single, in the town of Canaan; married an estimable woman; acquired by honest industry an ample fortune, retired, and resettled in Philadelphia; removed thence to Beverly, N. J., where I spent few days with him in June last, and with him attended meeting in his favorite church. He leaves a wife and one son, who is silversmith in Philadelphia. He lost one sen in the late war.
 Yours Truly
 P. BUSHNELL.
 Bethany, Wayne Co.,, Pa, Jan. II, 1873.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-24
STATE NEWS.

A Fair Haven woman mourns the loss of pet canary which, having reached the ripe age of 20 years, was recently killed by an audacious cat.
 Middletown voted $ll, ,00o for a soldiers monument the other day, and now some small souled people want another meeting to recind the vote.
 Teachers in the state must be qualified, after Sept. lst, to give instruction in tie rudiments of drawing, if the school visitors in the town require it.
 A York State paper says that "Seth Green predicts that the catch of shad in the Connecticut river the coming season will be the largest ever known"
 Miss Addie Taylor of Bridgeport, attend ed Frenchman who was sick of small pox few months ago, and he has given her fortune of $50,0OO
 Rev. Miles Grant, the Adventist, has been preaching lately at Winsted, his native place, where in lS43 when he thought that the final day was coming he gave away fine property.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

The righteous could also stand on slip up-pery places, chock up alongside the wicked if people would only sprinkle the sidewalks with ashes.
 According to the census returns, the State of New York, with a population in 1870 of 4,ss2, 2,oo0, had 5000 clergymen, 1000 doctors, and 5000 lawyers.
 An agricultural editor writes to know When you have the paint ready is general ly considered the bes: time.
 The editor of the is sick. He went to have tooth pulled and opened his mouth so wide the dentists monkey wrench he does it with dropped down his throat.
 A blunt old farmer living near Morrison, Illinois, says he has no objection to his daughter embracing Christianity, but if a minister in that vicinity ever embraces his daughter again he'll let him feel whether or not salt has lost it's savor, if he can borrow two barrel gun few minutes. He swcars he will give him at least tirkin full of it, right where he'll have it very handy to sit on!
 An aged couple are now confined in the Iowa State prison for the commission of the crime of incest, of which, so far as in- tention is concerned, thy are as innocent as babes. The story. for it's singularity, is worth telling: A boy and girl lived at their fathers house in childhood, but when the former became twelve years old he left home to seek his fortune and never return ed. He married, had children, and his wife died. Meantime his sister married and went West, where her husband died. She received an offer of marriage from 8 wealthy widower with children, and &C., cepted it. One of her new husbands sons happened one day 10 be looking over his step-mother's family record, and discovered that she was his fathers sister as well ss wife, and so, as his father refused to give him the bulk of his property, the noble minded youth brought suit on the charge of incest, and the innocent people, now over sixty years of age, were sentenced to prison for one year.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-24

may his mill press out juIce as long as cider is recommended by the medical fac ulty.......Tbe gifted editor of the Dsnbury Neaos says that the Hon. William H. Bar, mum will be renominated. This is no news in this quarter. He will be renominated and reelected, and the people are fortunate in having such representative. ...... .Orton's building is progressing rapidly, and will soon be ready for oCcupancy......M Mutton Hill, Everybody, and Nobody, are on the coal bush cutting wood; better employed than in practicing law or telling truth in fictitious manner. never trouble laborers and will let them severely alone until the excitement of slelghing has subsided, then look out for falling stars, and the post office in the valley. THE VISITOR.
 This correspondent will excuse us for abridging bis communication somewhat. to give the necessary room for the curtain lecture which follows.-ED. NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-24
Sharon.

SMtAN NVMs
 Sandwiched by the glittering 7inaes and the poetic WESTERN, and knowing the points of both parties, mentally and physi- cally, and taking interest in both journals, (from which derlYe pleasure and informa- tion) was surprised, struck dumb, and blind, to find the two courting warfare which might lead to results disastrous to subscribers, and which might possibly i'm pede the course of journalism for at least half century. In the simplicity of an almost childish nature, fondly compared the rural editors to the brethren of the Mystic Tie, dwelling in continual love, light and intelligence; but when I saw the bolt scintillating directly over this peaceful nook, and bursting with explosive force in the Empire State, my literatic dreams were dispelled and my editorial hopes forever squelchcd. Little did l think that one bent on beauty and lofty principles, the other on human happiness and full blown peace, would ever clash and reach untimely griefs. Isought Joe Miller for relief, but no remedy could be found on It's bright pages, and then gave way to sorrowful reflections. Jokes and joking cannot be allied to my sensitive nature and I could not comprehend the why and wherefore of the struggle, and wisely concluded that the 'Visitor" had been sold and smoked all around from Sal isbury Center to Armenia Valley, and that 1 was indeed deceived individual. Isaac Hoag, Esq, the best cider maker in the county. was united in the holy bonds few days since to Miss Carrie Lloyd, of this town. Some of his intimate friends made surprise party and visited the happy pair on Tuesday last. The affair was most agreeable and all were hospitably enter- tained. Wine and cider flowed down throats ln torrents, and Isaac and his charming bride were toasted in very heavy bumpers. May Heayen's blessings fall upon them during their matured lives. and
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-24

Ar. George Washington Bassett is good looking young printer, with an average quality of brains. His brains run on dia- mond pins. For some months past he has been in the hobit of wearing an immense pin, packed with tin foil, which was worth about fifteen cents, and exhibited all the colors of the rainbow. On Saturday night Mir. Bassett visited saloon in town. His pin accompanied him. When MT. Bassett started for home some gentlemen followed him. They plugged him in the back of the head with club, knocked him as stiff as mackersl, and ruined his elegant shirt in tearing the fifteen cent diamond pin from his bosom. Mr. Bassett is now in bed with . fair prospect of remaining there until his doctors bill covers the expense of dia- mond pin.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-24

PoHERoxs DEMOCRAT, We received the other day a copy of Pomeroy's Demo and were amused, to say the least, while perusing it. It seemed to be chock full of that peculiar kind of condensed wit for which he is famous. MT. Pomeroy's poli- tics are decidedly Democratic. as every bsdy knows, and like everything else he does, when he talks politics he tends strict ly to business and Is generally understood, if fplain unvsrnished statement of what he regards as facts will convey his mean ing. The Democrat is . very newsy, read able paper, and Mr. Pomeroy offers to all who send him tho price of subscription ($2.5O . chromo worth ($6.oO). His address is M. M. Pomeroy, 20. Box 5, ,217, New York.