Connecticut western news., 1873-01-03


 Scotts poem was. perfect. He ought tt have been an actor, in fact $. He reminds
 one strongly of the late Edwin Forrest
 ......More snow, more sleighing and more
 anon. IMPULSES
 Sharon.
 Nobody has gone to New York t. procure his winter clothing, get vaccinated and visit the Opera; and long for his re return. In what manner be will warm ''The Visitor do not know, but this do know
 that he is abundantly able to take care ot himself and prove to your readers that he ! did not commence the attack, he will not retire from the field unless an apology be offered, and not then with a lowering crest. He comes into the faculty, under the hesd of fighters. I have always sup
 posed that the people of Sharon were g happy family, and indeed they were, until
 this tidal wave of emigration rolled in upon them, and left Justice Kingston, Michael Mcdonald &c., &c., upon theil shores; then the happy family were di- vldsd. and distress and trouble prevailed within the borders. You would never have received line from me, had not ss'The Visitor' thrown scorching firebrand into the valley, and held the valerians up to ridicule and laughter, but Mr. Editor, i've still live" The Visitor talks about the do. mestic enterprise of the valley (and this is all I personally object to, and throws out to the world that we dwell in perpetual strife. This is deniable. and 1 ask every inhabitant whether we do not live as peace fully as they do farther up the hillside |? But ought not to blame ''The Visitor he s nervously old and good listener, and easily imposed on by the sophistry of Justice Kingston, and is but the Potter's clay in the hands of that mighty intellect l confess that I did like "The Visitor" !" that is, (before his election, when he was one of us, but he is so changeable that feel it duty to let him slide His heart isundoubtly. right, but his head is too large for any hat in Sharon and constantly on the grow. It will eventually "sadden him. ," In regard to the valley of which "The Visitor knows but little, will inform him that it is classic ground no iron cinders here. no furnaces breathing fire and smoke, nothing to inhale but pure oxygen. I was born. Sir, at the base of Mutton Hill, of poor, but gentle blooded parents, have al- ways lived there. and shall be buried there if not interfered with by the railrood mon opolists. History informs us that the say ages roamed wildly in their paint and feath- CTS over Mutton Hill, pitched their wigwam under the shade of Indian Mountain and hshsd for fish in the placid waters of Sii- yer Lakes, directly in front of the pretty residence of my lifelong friend Henry Lloyd, Esq, and Henry says there has been nne sport there ever since Indian times, and he is posted. Should not be proud, in- hsrently proud of the birthplace of my ancestors and myself? and should I not defend it when attacked by the descendent of Hessian Chief, and one too, who has evidently cast his lot with us because he supposed real estate could be purchased at cheap rate, on long notes, and the means of living was within the reach of all? 1 ask you sir, the lineal descendent Gas am credibly informed) of ''The Shepherd of Salisbury "Plairs, if yeu could have re- mained silent under the aspursive lash whip, and let {" The Visitor'' have the field to himself? know you would not, your blood would not allow it, but must let the matter rest until 'sNobody' returns from the city, famous for it's restless butchering procliyities, but am much afraid he may there take a lesson which may not be con- cusive to law and good order. 1.-The sleighing is good and our young people are enjoying it in every conceivable way, some of them coasting until 8 late hour of the night, while others fly over the mountains, aecomraniedgby their gallant beaux be- hind fast horses. Go oin dear ones and en- joy 'the goods the Gods provide thee" ......One of those agreeable tea-drinkings for which the town is noted, took place at the handsome residence of Mrs. J. Newton Barton few evenings since, and every guest was delighted with the entertainment offered. Music, pleasant conversations and parlor games, amused the young peo- pie until late hour, and every one re- turned to their homes satisfied and happy. a stranger to you personally, psrmisme to wish you Merry Christmas, and financial success to the CONNECTICUT WEsTKRN NEWS.