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Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
Household Furniture.

We will make few suggestions about furniture writes 8 correspondent of a New York paper: Let us commence with the bedrooms, for sleeping apart ments should by all means be comfort able.
 The cheapest furniture we have ex- amined is the cottage, which is made of white pine, neatly painted in white or any color one may fancy, for the ground work, white handsome figures, if desired, may ornament portions of each article. Some of these sets come as low as $3O and $40; but they are not so desirable as those with marble tops, which cost from $50 to $75.
 The articles which compose a bed stand, one rocking and four plain chairs.
 We might describe sets which would cost from $500 tN $1 ,000 each, but we must confne ourselves to furniture with prices within reach of our readers, and we know but few of them would willing ly pay over $1OO or $50 for a set of bedroom Immature, and the most popu- lar for the price is the black walnut. In this material we have seen some very strong and neat chamber suits for $12O. Cheaper. but not so desirable ones for $6O, $9O, $1OO, $11O. These suits con- tain the same number of pieces before mentioned, the cheaper ones being with out marble tops to bureau, table, or washstand.
 We will also give prices of few articles which can be included in the sets or bought seperate, just as you may wish. Handsome bedsteads, with high, ornamental headboards, cost $25, $3O $35 and up to $50 each, that is for dodu- ble ones. The single bedsteacs range from SIS to 1925. Bureaus with glasses and marble tops sell for all prices from $35 to $75. Some for $1OO are very handsome, but not more serviceable than the cheaper ones. Washstands cost from $15 to $25. Marble-top tables from SIP to $50. Rocking-chairs from $5 to $1O, and ordinary chairs from $2 75 to $3 25.
 Mattresses form no inconsiderable item in the list of expenses, good hair mattress of 40 pounds, costing about $35. Those of palm leaf, which are now very popular, cost about SIP or $15 each. Straw mattresses can be made al home, and will cost only about $4 or $5 each. Feather pillows, too, swell the bill, and cost anywhere, according tc weight, from $6 to BIO pair.
 Sheeting ranges from 40 cents to 6( cents per yard for good, serviceable qualities. Blankets can be bought large sizss and soft, warm makes, fol from $7 50 to SIP a pair. Comforts cos from $4 to $s6 each, and white count tel panes or bed spreads range in price any where from Ss2 to SIP each.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

How TO DO Inflow to keep the feet warm in cold weather is problem not easily solved. There are some fortunate persons whose circulation is vigorous, who never suffer with cold feet; but many live during the cold season in perpetual discomfort from this cause. Often the feet are not suffi- ciently protected. We do not consider how exposed they are to wet and snow out-of-doors, nor that indoors the air near the floor is several degrees colder than that about our heads. Consequent ly the feet should be warmly clothed !; and often, when sitting for 0 long while writing or studying, warm soap-stone, or something of the kind, is both com fortable and useful. Tight shoes, tight elastic bands at the top of the stockings, or any structure which interferes with the free circulation of the blood, will increase the tendency to cold feet. In general those whose employment is of a sedentary nature suffer most from this habit of cold feet hence it is evident that plenty of exercise tends to prevent the difficulty.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
Ferry Boat Pilots.

A New York paper says of the pilots in that vicinity :: Take the Hoboken Ferry, which runs three boats from Barclay street and two from Christopher street. Thus, Pilot A takes charge of the boat at and runs her till half past seven, P. M., when she will be docked for the night. At o'clock on the fol- lowing morning MT. A takes her out and runs her steadily to nine, when Pilot B steps into the pilot-house and runs her to nine P. M., to be relieved by MT. A, who retains his command to six o'clock on the following morning. Their routine is kept up throughout the whole year, without intermission, unless the pilot obtains leave of absence. The pay for so responsible a position is but $1lO month.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
A Tame Rat.

The Somerset Herald tells the follow ing: Miss Lizzie Housefelt, daughter of Henry Housefelt, who lives about 8 mile to the south of the town, owns a beautiful pet sheep. On one morning of last week she noticed that the wool, of which her pet has most luxuriant coat, on enc side just where the neck joins the shoulders, was twisted and knotted and raised up in a sort of a lump. Upon examination she found that rat had made a nest in the wool of the sheep, and when she pulled the place it stuck it's head out and looked at her as complacently as you please. The rat was so tame that it was easily caught and despatched. In the evening, when the sheep was put back in the stable, Miss Lizzie noticed that it went all around looking into the corners and nosing about as though it were in search of something, showing that a friendly relationship existed between the rat and sheen
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

GUN CorToN.-The surprising dis covery has recently been made that gun cotton will explode as readily when damp, or even saturated with water, as when dry, the only condition necessary to it's explosion being it's connection with portion of the dry substance. The practical advantages of this discov- cry are that it may now be placed in magazines without danger, and be car ried in it's saturated state anywhere and in any mode of conveyance without the slightest chance apparently of disaster, since, so far as we know, no explosion can possibly take place unless dry gun cotton be near. It will also facilitate many mining and torpedoing opera tions, as no precautions to keep it dry will be necessary, and it may be rammed home into it's chambers without fear of danger. In military operations mines can be laid long before they are wanted and their action be depended on with the greatest confidence.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
Faster Over the Sparkling Snow.

Faster! faster! Dobbin, my boy!
 Faster over the sparkling snow! What with my love and the frosty air,
 I and my heart are all aglow. Haste! for pair of dear, dark eyes
 Are watching for mo tonight, know A moments pause for us both, old boy, Then over the roads again we'll go. Three of us then, you know, of course Two in the sleigh and you, my boy. But mark, old pony, you mustn't hear
 The words say in my hearts wild joy. Toss your mane as you bear us on,
 And ring your bells on the frosty air What should a staid old horse like you
 For lovers and all their nonsense care What if our hands by chance, you know,
 Under the buffalo-robe should meet? wonder who would the wiser be, .
 As we went dashing along the street? So faster and faster, Dobbin, my boy,
 Faster, over the sparkling snow! What with love and the frosty air,
 and my heart are all aglow.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
A short time ago a correspondent vii

A short time ago correspondent wit messed the arrival of batch of com munists convicts at Rochelle. There was Paschal Gronsset, rather thin now, wearing tall hat, carrying three or four books under his arm, and smoking "a cigar. Jourde was melancholy and wore shade over his eyes. Asst wore bare head and wrinkled brow, and scattered furious glances in all direc- tions. Champy had his hat mashed over his face, and in the train of these more celebrated gentlemen walked the others gloomy and silent.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

FROZEN TO DEATH.-A dispatch from Minneapolis, Minn., says the storm on the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad was the severest ever known. At station called Kirkhaven, there were several farmers in town when the storm first burst upon them. They left for home with their teams, and very few have been heard from since. One wagon was found containing Mrs. Poland and boy, both of whom were frozen to death. Many teams, both oxen and horses, are found frozen in the drifts, and the fate of their owners is unknown.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
OFFICIAL STATISTICS OF THE Bosror

OFFICIAL STATISTICS OF THE BOSTON FmE.-Mayor Pierce, of Boston, in his message says the whole number of build ings destroyed by the great fire, exclu- sive of those slightly damaged, was 776, of which 7O9 were of brick and stone, and 67 of wood. The assessors valua- tion of the buildings amounts to $13,- 591, ,O0O, and it is estimated that to re- place them it will cost at least SIS, ,000,- 900. The number of estates within the district covered by fire was about $50. Only fourteen persons are known to have lost their lives, and of this number seven were fremen.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

UNDER D1FF1cU1T1Es,-The method adopted for obtaining wood for fuel during the Minnesota storm was inge- nious. A man would go from the house to the wood-pile with rope tied to him, to make sure of his not getting lost even in that eircumscribed space, and by the time he had reached the house, so great was the penetrating force of the snow and wind, he would be found wet to the skin.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

Baby May was three months old be- fore was allowed to leave Morton Hill, but I left smiling, bright-eyed mat ron, and a proud, happy husband and father, and in my heart I knew that never again the cloud could fall upon Mays life that rested. there when she thought herself u'aapprecioted.-Led-
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
Parental FalsehOOds.

A few evening since was in compa- ny at the houses of friend, says wri- ter in the Ledge1, and among the party was lady who had brought with her 0 daughter of some five years, to play with the children of the hostess. This child of the guest was bright, beauti- full buoyant sprite, the observed of all the observers, and the pet of the com pany. Naturally enough, under the influence of the occasion, the little Miss became joyous and jubilant, and as her elders urged her on, she verged toward rompishness. Her mother had to re- strain her, and at length, as the child ventured upon an unusual escapade, she said to her, with calm severity, ,-
 "Kitty, if you do that again, I shall had forgotten the admonition, and in a was repeated. The mother looked sor- tenance of the little one fell, nor was of the evening. One of the company noticing the dejection of the little girl, and guessing it's cause, patted her upon the neau, anu Daue ner not UO pc dOWn- hearted.
 "I,n ask your mother not to punish you, Kitty.'
 "O," cried the child, looking up with 8 light of sudden hope fading out through gathering tears, "my mother will punish mel know she will. She said she should-a,ad she neuer tells Hes."
 The would-be comforter was hushed and confounded. Perhaps the simple reply of the erring child opened to her mind view of her own remissness in matters of family government.
 l thought, as heard the reply of the little one, that 1t afforded a complete life-lesson which might be considered under two heads: Firit,-KEEP YoUF WORD TO YOUR CHILDREN. That is the great virtue which must shine in the domestic government. Secood,-NEvEE THREATEN WHAT YOU DO NOT CALMLY IN TEND TO PERFORM. This is the underly ing rule of the whole governmental structure. It is very simple; but, ikt many other simple things, slight mat tention gives it great complexity. It Ii vastly easier to preach than it is to prac tice; bnt it is, nevertheless, blessed thing to practice all the domestic vir tues that are tainable.-Ledger.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
Connecticut atfestern Aelrs.
Advertising Rates :

Special notices, unusual designs, and adver- tisements set in double column, or to occupy fixed places, 25 per cent additional to regular rates.
 Advertisements must be plainly marked the length of time desired, or they will be contin- ued and charged for until ordered out.
 Notices of Marriages and Deaths free of charge. All additions to ordinary announce ments 10 cents per line.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
Fearful Experience.

We learn from the Oshkosh Times of the fearful experience of German wood-chopper named Degel, in an at tempt to cross Lake Winnebago. It ap- pears that the man had sold his load of wood in Oshkosh, and had started for home after dark on one of the coldest nights this season. He was quite ig- norant of the localities, and 8 new conner at best; however, he struck bold ly out upon the lake after eight o'clock in the evening. For nearly an hour he kept his way due east, but suddenly his horses started back with fright, nearly upsetting their driver, who now peered forth in the darkness, and saw terrible gap in the ice, yawning directly before. It was he states over six feet across, and to jump it seemed impossi- ble; so, turning his team to the north he endeavored for two or three miles to find 8 narrower place, which, how ever, not seeming to be found, he turn ed and progressed towards the south. Of Black Wolf Point, 8 place about three feet in width was reached, and wipping on the horses, an attempt was made to jump the chasm. For some time they refused to leap, but at last they were forced onward, and gained foothold on the opposite side in safety.
 Degol now breathed free, and kept on his eastward course, seemingly forget full that his own town was far to the north of the point he was aiming for, Brothertown. He thinks that full an other hour and half had passed away, when he was again brought to stand still by another Assure, this time wider than before; but the spirit of frenzy seemed to seize both driver and horses, he goaded them on, and the leap for life was made; far up in the air they sprang, sled and all, and came down with crash on the other side, nearly nine feet away but the ice on which they landed separated from the rest and
 ioated clear out into the chasm. The situation was fearful to comprehend :; the weight of the team and sled sub merged the cake nearly two feet, and it seemed as if that, too, might soon crack and scatter them in all directions; the horses snorted and screamed with terror, while Degol tore his hair and raved like maniac. The terrified equines stood like statues, for, had they moved an iota, they would surely have stepped off, so small the piece on which they foated. The driver, suddenly gaining strength, stood on the top of the wood-pile and leap on to the main body of the ice. The horses in endeav- bring to follow their master slipped in- to the water and were drowned. Degol utterly exhausted, swooned, but as fate would have it, was found by parties who were in search of him, and taken home, where after weeks of nursing he recov- cred from the fever which had attacked him, to tell of his fearful experience.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

The confession of Mrs. Sherman, who was sentenced to State prison for life for the murder of H. N. Sherman, ad- mits the poisoning of eight persons,
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

War is imminent between Japan and the Coreans,
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07
The Horticulture of Pennsylyania.

The following are the agricultural re- turns for the State of Pennsylvania for the year 1870:
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

The total number of farms in Penn sylvania in 1870 was 174,O41, against 156, ,357 in 1860, and 127,577 in 1850.
 In 1870 there were in the State 96 farms containing 1000 acres and over, 76 con- taining between 800 and 1000 acres, ,273 containing between 100 and 500 acres, 61 ,268 containing between 50 and 10O.acres, and 74,34S containing under 50 acres. The percentage of unim- proved land in farms was 36, against 38.5 in 1860. The average size of farms in 1870 was 103 acres, in 1860 it was 1O9 acres, and in 1850 it was 117 acres.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-07

The following are some of the leading returns for the State for the decades of 1860 and 1850:
 1860. 1850 Acres of improvedland 1o,436. .296 8,628, ,619 " unimproved < 6,548,844 6,294, ,728 Value of farms $662 050, TOY $407, ,816, ,099 '' implements, etc. 22,442, ,841 IA, 4,722, ,541
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-12-12
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Several bills have been introduced
looking 10 the repeal Of the Bsnkrup,
Law.
Twenty bills have been introduced in
the House for the repeal Of the SALARY
Grab"
Hon. NJ J. Durham, Of this District,
is one OF the House Standing Committee
on Banking and Currency.
Mr.. Blaine was reelected Speaker Of
the House, the Democratic vote being
last for Fernando Wood, Of New York.
In appointing committees some degree
of liberality was shown by the Republi-
cans. The Democrats are allowed control
Of two important committees.
The most noticeable parsonage among
the new members is Hon. A. II. Stew
ems, Of Georgia. A halfdozen or more
negroes also occupy places in the House.
The law preventing the free transmits
sion of newspapers in exchange, and re-
quiring postage on papers in the county
in which they are published will he alb
rogated this Session.
Mr.. Beck offered a bill 10 prevent all
payment of appropriations for the Exec
utive Mansion during the present term I;
also bill to repeal the iron-clad oath, for
removing of disabilities under the 18th
to authorize the Secretary
of the Treasury to loan United States le-
gal tender notes on the security of ma
tional bonds, and to amend the national
act and authorize free banking
with practical redemption.
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House..

TIE Democracy of Lincoln county
will bear in mind, that the Democratic
State Executive Committee have calleda
Convention of the party to assemble in
Frankfort on the 18th day of February,
1874, to nominate candidate for Clerk
of the Court of Appeals. The Chairman
of our county Committee has not yet is
sued call upon the Democracy of the
county to assemble in Convention for the
purpose of sending delegates, but we pre-
sumo this will be done dnring the COM
ing week. In the meantime, and in adj
vance of the call which we anticipate,
we invoke the democracy from all parts
of the county to assemble Oh the day to
be named, and if they so desire, appoint
delegates and give them such instructions
as they desire. The present incumbent,
Hon. A. Duvall, Clinton McClarty,
Thos. G. Poor, and Capt. Jones are the
most prominent candidates now before
the Democracy of the State.
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BeyOnd the Nlississippi.

Ii. ousands have already gone, and thous-
ands m ore are turning their eyes towards new
homes In the fertile West To those going to
Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah,
Wyoming, N. vada, Oregon or California, We
recommend cheap, safe, quick and direct
route via ~. Louis, over the Missouri Pacific
railroad, which runa ia fine Day Coaches and
Pullman sleepers from 81. Louis to principal
points in the West, without change. We be-
lieve that the Missouri Pacific railroad has the
best track and the finest and safest equipment
Of any line West Of the Mississippi, and its
connections with roads further West are
prompt and reliable. The Texas connection
Of this road is now completed and passengers
are offered first elias all-rail route from NJ.
Louis % Texas, either over the Missouri, Kan
sas a Texas X. r., via Sedalia, or over the
Atlantic a Pacific r. X, wa vinita. For
maps, time tables, information ~ 10 rates,
routes, etc, We refer our readers 10 Y. A. Ford,
General Passenger Agent, St. Louis, Mo.
Quesiisns viii u cheerfolly and promptly
answered n06-n
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NEW LAWS.

In the new Statutes we find several
new laws which we have not mentioned
heretofore. We would call the attention
of bar-keepers especially to the three
last paragraphs of the following:
can Attorneys fee cannot hereafter
be taxed in any case where the amount
in controversy does not exceed fifty dol
lars"
Lobbying-that is, engaging or assist
ing in procuring, for fee or reward, the
passage of any bill or act, or the rejection
thereof, by the General Assembly-is
punishable by fine of from twenty to FIVE
hundred dollars.
Right of Suffrage and right to hold Of
fee are forfeited ON conviction of robbery,
forgery, counterfeiting, bribery or per-
jury, or other like crime. The Revised
Statutes provided only forfeiture of
right of suffrage for ten years after con-
viction.
Whosoever suffers a game of cards or
any game whatever to be played in his
house at which money, liquor, cigars,
treats or other property is won and lost,
or with the understanding that the loser
shall treat, and he does treat, shall be
fined from $500 to $500 for each offense.
A person owning or controlling faro
bank or billiard table. who shall suffer
or permit any minor, without the writ
ten permission ofthe parent or guardian,
to play thereon shall be fined not exceed
ing 500, and forfeit his right of again
keeping such table.
No spirituous liquors are to be sold in
the room in which such tables are kept,
nor in any room opening into the same;
upon conviction the offender shall be
fined $50 for each ofense; his license
shall be forfeited, and no license shall
thereafter be granted to him.
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To the Voters OF Lincoln County.

1t has been for sometime my purpose
to become a candidate for reelection to
the Office of County Clerk at the proper
time, but, being unwilling to hasten the
beginning, and thereby lengthen the du-
ration of political canvass, with its at
tGndant annoyances to both candidates
and the people, desired and determined
to postpone the matter as long as
l could consistently do so. Recent dis
cussions, however, involving my name,
which l need not here particularize,
make it necessary, as l conceive, for me,
in order to prevent misapprehension with
regard to my present political attitude,
to announce myself candidate without
further delay, as | now do, subject to
such action as the Democratic party Of
the county may see fit to take for the
selection of candidates.
If elected, l promise to endeavor in
future, as l have done in the past, to
faithfully discharge my duties as al
officer. Respectfully,
J.B. BLAIN.
STANFORD, Dec. 18th, 1873.