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Connecticut western news., 1873-02-21

The railroad commissioners have at last rendered decision in regard to the estab lishment of gates at the West Main street railroad crossings at Waterbury. The de cision was in the negative. The city is to pay the costs of the move.
 There has been quite revival of relig- ious interest at Warrenville, (Ashford) for some time pass. A series of meetings have been maintained since early in Janu- ary by the South Center Baptist Church, and several converts are reported. The revival is still in progress.
 Monday evening, as MT. and Mrs. Wm. Benton and Timothy Maher were returning home through Hamilton street, they were accosted by man leaning against..s fence, with, "Who are you looking at ?" Receiv- ing no answer the question was repeated: And when Benton replied, 70 you, you are so handsome" they were attacked by their questioner and his companion. In the course of the fight knife was drawn, and Lowery, one of the attacking party, was severely stabbed in the cheek, across the throat and in the palm of his hand, and Benton was cut between the thumb and and forefngcr. Lowrey's wounds are very serious and may prove fatal. Benton and Maher were arrested, and bloody knife was found in Maher's pocket. -
 At the meeting of the first Congregation al society of Waterbury, held on Monday evening, the society voted to erect new church edifice and accepted plan submit ted by David R. Brown, of New Haven The new church will be of pure gothic style, and built of the finest pressed brick, with bands of yellow and brown stone, ir front, stone arches and lintels, and polished granite columns at each of the three front doors. There will be a tower and spire al the southwest corner, and lecture room building across the rear of the main ediice on the north. The entire structure will be l62 feet in length-the proper measuring l26 feet, and the width of the lecture room building making 36 feet more. Tho mair edifice will be built with a clear story the lecture room building will have two stories the second extending over the eastern pas sage way, and supported by arches-so tha those who come in carriages may aligh under cover, and enter the church ut the rear. The organ is to be placed on the ! right of the pulpit, the choir being on a level with the congregation. There will be gallery across the rear but none on the sides. The lecture room will be arranged and furnished in such a manner as to ac- commodate the Sunday school, while the infant class room will be near it on the same floor. The second story will be given up to church parlor, for the accommoda- ton of benevolent organizations and com. mittees connected with the parish; and provision is also made for kitchen, pan try, dressing room, and indeed also the ''modern improvements" The pastors study will be situated in a small tower, looking to the east and south. The lee ture room will accommodate 300 persons, and the audience room with gallery, 1000. It is believed such arrangements have been made for the interior decoration of the church as will make it one of the hand somest and most inviting in the state.
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Norfolk.

Norfolk.
 ''The Good Templsrs have played out. " I heard this remark made in the streets a short time ago. Now for the information of the man that made this remark am pre- pared to say that such is not the fact. A very respectable number of temperance men and women meet Wednesday evening of each week to transact the business of the order-not actuated by any selfish mo- lives, but acting from principle, believing the cause to be just they are willing to la Dor for it's promotion. Let us all be careful that we do not say one word that will stay the progres of any society that has for its object the welfare of suffering humanity. ......The Academy, taught by D. L. Pren- tice, graduate of Yale College, numbers 25 scholars and is we believe first-class school......John K. Shepard is getting ready to rebuild on the ground where the build ing used by him as tannery was burned a few weeks ago......O. H. Wolcott is in town and able to keep everything ticking. In his show cases you can find anything from cent ring to $50 watch.
 GUESS AGAIN.
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A Love disappointment Makes a
 Hermit.

The Duluth, Minn., Herald of the 2Sth ult, gives a romantic account of the find ing, in the pine forests on Cloynet River, two weeks ago, of young man, formerly clerk in Broadway jewelrY store. It appears that party of explorers, while at supper, heard 8 melodeous voice singing, "No one to love, none to caress."
 For few moments they were at loss to discover from whence the melody came. but on peering through thicket which lay to the north of them, they discovered a young man. apparently about five and twenty years old, approaching them. The tall, slender and rather good looking fellow wore Mackinac coat. fur cap, and Ger man socks and Moccassins. On coming up to them he passed the compliments of the evening, and was about to pass when the explorer asked him if he would not stop and have cup of coffee. At first he de- clined the civi,ity, hut the request being urged he finally consented to accept.
 This singular reciuse, on being pressed for a reason for his strange mode of life, stated:
 belong to New York city, and my pa- rents now reside on Third Avenue, About two years ago made the acquaintance of a Miss Henderson, an actress who plays under an assumed name. She was abont as sweet girl, so far as looks went. as ever the sun shone on. It is needless to tell you that after years courtship she consented to become my wife. All the preparations for our marriage were made, but just one week prior to the day on which we were to be married lady friend informed my mother that l was about to be most terribly disappointed. Being ask ed in what way this lady handed a note from Miss Henderson to my mother, in which she (Miss Henderson, admitted fall ing from virtue some three days before and begging my mother to disclose it to me through my father. The letter further stated that she, my betrothed, could never again see me. This dreadful news, of course, came to my ears in very short time after it had been ;imparted to my mother. knew not what to do, and final ly wandered out here in hope that might in solitude forget my heart-sick troubles. But have not. have lived in this region for nearly four months, almost wholly sus- taining myself by my gun and fishing rod.
 He then went on to say that his tent was about three miles from the spot where he Was being regailed; that he did not know now long he should remain, but that after having his hopes in life blasted he intended to live away from the Rsnares of both man and womankind. As far as could he gleaned from some desultory remarks made by him before leaving the camp, which he did just before twilight, this disappointed lover had been clerk in some iewelrv es- tablishment on Broadway, New York.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

A shoe-dealer in Broadway advertises, "Woman's Rights-and lefts."
 A Wisconsin paper, ,advertlses for sale a COW that gives milk five years old.
 The Boston 1raoeNer mourns the loss of cat that has been regular attache of the paper since 1861.
 An Indiana editor hires band to sere- made him twice week, and responds by a column of thanks next day.
 The only man who ever had any reputa- tion for honesty in Utah town is now in jail for stealing drove of COWS.
 There is a man who keeps list of all the banks in the country so that it can be said he keeps bank account.
 A Buffalo paper announces that by the recent burning of an ice-house. there, 2,O00 tons of ice were "reduced to ashes."
 Fifteen lies to the square inch represent the editorial power of Kansas city news paper, if its rival IS to.be believed.
 English papers predict that Americans won't use the postal cards more than 8 month before they will become disgusted.
 The Indianapolis Sentinel thinks the man who started a bath room in Union City was enterprising, bnt rash and reckless.
 A man was shot at Atlanta, Ga., the oth- CT day, and now, according to local papers, fears of his permanent recovery are ex- pressed.
 An old lady, hearing somebody say that the mails were very irregular, said: 1t was just so in my young days-no trusting on 'em"
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1s E D.

At Monterey, Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, Glara G., daughter of w. Wallace and Ellen J. Langdon, aged 12 years.
 At New Hartford, Feb. 3, Sarah, wife of Samuel Reve, aged 36 years. At Wolcottville, Feb 4, Mary Butler, aged be- tween 90 and 100
 In Winchester, Feb. 6, Rev. Frederick Marsh, aged 93 years.
 At Waterbury, Feb. g. Dea. Aaron Benedict aged S7 years, and months. , At New Milford, Feb 2, Laura A. wife of Jarvis Polly, aged 47 years.
 At Goshen, Feb. 17th, Deacon Harvey Brooks aged 93 years
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FOR SALE.

A SMALL PLACE. situated in the south part A- Of the town of Canaan, bounded on the south by Cornwall line, and containing about fifty acres of land, more or less It is>wthin one hun dred rods of the Housatonic River and Railroad, is within one mile of Lime Rock station; two and half miles from Falls Village about the same distance from Lime Rock. and four from West Cornwall. and has long been known as the BLAKELEY PLACE. On the premises is a House and Barn, and some out buildings. The house is one and half story; twenty-six by twenty ty-nine; contains six rooms, and is in fair condition. The barn is twenty.three by thirtyfour, and is also in comfortable order A large portion of the place is covered with Wood and Timber; the estimated amount being between three and four hundred cords. There are a few acres of tillable lana, on part of which is an orchard in bearing condition, with good variety of grafted fruit. There are also other kinds of fruit such as pears, peaches, cherries, plums, grapes, entrants. strawberries, &c, &c. On this place is one of the best water privileges in this vicinity, with an abundance of good material near by with which to constrict a dam capable of holding large quantity of water For further particulars inquire the premises of
 ORTON BROWN.
 Falls Village Conn.,. Feb. 21 1873. s2tf
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WimSted.


 On Wednesday evening last the Catholic congregation OF St. Joseph's church met in Camps Hall to eat and dance away all their animosity and hard feelings, which have been growing and existing amongst some of their brethren for the past nine months. Father Isaiah had exerted himself to enlist the active cooperation of as many of his parishoners as possible, and with such suc- cess that they readily furnished the substan- tials to load down three large tables for the inner man, while the Gilbert Cornet Band supplied music, and Father Dent and Thos. McManus of Hartford addressed the crowd. exhorting them to live in good feeling towards their pastor and fraternally among themselves. .......Thursday the Rev. L. H.. Hallock was installed pastor of the 2d Congregational Church. Judge Wiley, not being able to leave his own court to come here, the District Court is not il, ses- sion this week......Another snow storm visited us Sunday night and Sunday. leav- ing about foot of snow added to what we already had, and making snow-shovels in very general demand Monday forenoon...... l am very glad to see that "Colrespondent No. 2" from this place has seen fit to an nounce to the public his real name and character: 1he Modern GnUioer and hence it is only necessary to remind the gentleman of his great prototypes only claim to fame-that of being the narrator of such utterly preposterous stories that nc child could ever believe one word of them that he must expect his statements to be considered as void of truth and veracity, us his originals are, therefore decline to take further notice of him, but allow him to have his satisfaction all to himself in writing articles which I shall not reply to. II.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-21

It Is said that the Berlin post-office is about to introduce an improvement upon the original postal-card system. A card is to be provided by which 8 message may be sent and reply returned at once. The original sender, by paying the trifling post age both ways, may thus secure an answer at once, the person addressed having only to write line or so on the card when he receives it, and return it to the postman. This is great convenience, worth consid- ering in the issue of postal cards in this country.
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Kemt.

The continuous series of ''Sociable Hops" during the past week have kept the Cass & Roraback band SO busy and so constantly "wide awake" that 1t wouldn't be surpris. ing if they slep: all the present week to gel caught up. The party at w. Watson's passed off very pleasantly, and all seemed to enjoy themselves very much. David P. Comstock takes possession of the Judd hotel March lst......John w. Luin is get ting his timber moved to his new posses
 sions, to be in readiness to build as soon as spring opens. I shall be glad when that new street is opened......C. s. Smith 6 Go. must be doing heavy business, as they have just imported heavy safe in which to store their valuables. They are worthy men and deserve 8 good trade. What is the reason that, go when you will into the Railroad Store, you will always find it full of customers but if it is a good cigar you are hunting after, Watson is the man who can sell you one and it soiU be 6 good one, too. Talk about profanity! The wicked est sort of swearing is occasioned by the buyers of tobacco, who insist upon throw ing away about half of the well-cured crop, saying it is not good. friend John is now member of the grab-game party, or at least he has engaged quite extensively in that business, but after all, what concerns me most is concerning George, the insur- ance man. Where on arth is he? Nothing has been heard of him since he was seen at the party at MT. Johnson's s. ....At meeting of the Democratic electors, the following persons were chosen delegates to the vari- ous conventions: State, Geo. Roraback, Merwin Rowland; Congressional, Charles Edwards, Frederick Mallory; Senatorial, John s. Chamberlain. Gilbert A. Vincent.
 GITUPANGIT.
Connecticut western news., 1873-02-21

A complete set of Haaper's Magazine, now comprising 45 volumes, in neat cloth binding, will be sent by express, freight at expedse of purchaser, for $2.25 volume. Single volumes, by mail, postpaid, $3. co. Cloth cases, for binding, 5s cents, by mail. postpaid.
 The postage on Harper's Monthly is 24 cents a year, which must be paid at the subscribers post-officc Address,
 HARPER X BROTHERS.
 New York.
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BOR N.

At ct. Darlington, Feb. 8. a daughter to Geo. K. Russell,
 At ct. Harrington. Feb 10, son to Corridor Hayes. Weight 12 lbs.
 At Southfeld, Feb. 6, a son to Amos and orlin- da Gangell.
 At Sheffield, Jan. s4, a daughter to Langdon Hallett.
 At Huntington, West Virginia, Feb. T. daugh- ter to Ely Ensign and granddaughter to W. H. Walton, Jr., of Lime Rock.
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Sheffield.

Sheffield.
 No local items. What place! May Heaven defend the stagnant race Thus we exclaimed as W e pondered the events of the past week, to determine if there was ought of interest here worthy place in the NEws. Your readers may be tired of reading reports from the Sheffield theatre, but we have very little else to chronicle just now. The weather seems to behave SO well of late that we cannot grumble about that, so must dismiss that interesting subject. We attended the theatre on the 12th instant and were we'll entertained. There were three plays we'll acted. The audience was large as people were there from Burlington, VanDeusenville, Egremont, Canaan and Salisbury. The | first play announced was the familiar one known as ''Toodles." We were pleased to see the old gentleman again, for twas ''years since last we met" He seemed just as active as ever, and his wife just as fond of auction sales and things which are ''handY to have in the house." The sec ond play was the popular one called ''Han- dy iAndy." All agreed that Andy was the star of the evening, for in the execution of his part he excelled all others, though Mrs. Vosburg in the part of Mad Nancy did her self much credit as an actress. "A Regu- lar Fix" came last on the programme. It was truly 8 laughable fix in which the hero of the play was placed but the way in which he extricated himself from hls unenviable position was worthy of the doc tor himself. The Sheffield Theatre causes much talk here just now. Some think it is all right, while others think it is all wrong. We do not see any effects of it's evil infu- ence yet. We need some amusement here to keep us awake, and can see no harm in spending a few hours listening to recita. tions of what none of us would hesitate to read. provided we fonnd them printed in book form and filed in our church libraries. We do not intend to advise the practice of theatre-going in general, for we are aware of itsl influence upon some, but in this qui- ct little place we do not fear evil conse- quences. An entertainment was given at the F. U. Hall last Friday evening for the benefit of the Friendly Union. We were unable to attend, so cannot report of it's success. s......The eastern part of the town was in state of considerable excitement on the evening of the sth instant, caused by party of intoxicated negroes who, with axes and guns made an assault upon the house occupied by Stevens and Wright, breaking in the doors and badly beating some of the inmates. They were arrested by the Sheffield and Burlington Constables | The cause of such riots can always be ex- plained in one word: m!......st. Valen- tines day passed quietly by. We suppose Cupid reigned king that day at least, but we did not see anything of him this way | for the fashion of sending valentines to your sweetheart's seems to be obsolete.
 SoL.
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GmRh0m

Francis Wadhams is repairing the Pen dleton place, preparatory to occupying the same as a residence. ....... Present appearan- ces indicate good seighing for several months. In some places the tops of the appletrees appear like whorteberry bushes, owing to the depth of snow. Chimnies have nearly all disappeared, but fortunate ly the town-clock is still visible, owing to its exposed position..... .Philander Vail suc- ceeded in digging out to the road on Mon day and hailed Clark to inquire about the neighbors along the road..We antici- pate good lot of items when folks dig out SO as to communicate with each other.
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New Milford.

New NRilfOrds
 Merritt Sherwood sold his house last week to Henry Schurmarker for $5, 500, and this week bought of Daniel Marsh for $3,500 the house which Mrs. Conklin has occupied for the past two years. No req son for the change is given except that Merritt had witnessed one landslide on the old place and feared that his $40 lbs averdu- poise might produce another... .Lewls Allen has sold the New Milford House to Walter Camp, of Kent, and Shelden Whea- on, of Woodbury ......A call has been is- sued for town meeting, to be held the 18th, to unite two or more ot our school districts, or make such arrangements as may be deemed best for establishing good graded school. O.
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To Let.

Plaster and Feed Mill with Sawmlll if desired with an established business of twenty five years standing. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. -..
 J. A. UNDERWOOD,
 Sash, Blind, and Door Factory, 3W32 CANAAN, CONN.
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FEATHER RENovAToR.-Merwin of feath- CT bed notoriety has obtained rooms in what is known as the Cummings Store, at Ga naan Depot, and will have his feather bed renovator arranged and ready for business very sOOn
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For Sale or to Rent,

Blacksmith and Wagon Shop, located in Salisbury Centre. This is as good stand for business as there is in the country. For further particulars call on or address
 DANIEL PRATT. Salisbury, Conn.,, Feb. l7th 1873. 32tf
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STOKES REsPrTRD.-Judge Davis, of New York, granted writ of error and stay of proceedings in the case of Stokes, who murdered Fisk jr., and it is thought this decision will finally result in his acquittal.
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Aen5 Adpertise,rents.
For Sale or to Rent,

A new dwelling house at Lakeville, Conn.,, suit. able for a large family or a boarding house. En. quire of A. H. HOLLEY, or W. B. RUDD
 Lakeyille, Feb. 2, 1873. 1m3I.
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Nume Mtlps.

=. We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our
 friends in the county, or elsewhere who will send
 particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under their notice.
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AHEAD.-People are rapidly getting the idea that the Davis Vertical Feed Shuttle SewingsM Machines, sold by NIT. s. 0. Beck ley, of Canaan, are ahead of all others.
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@ sS JOB PRINTING in any style done in the best manner, at short notice and at the VERY LOWEST PRIoEs. -Ra .eA
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DENT1sTRY.-Dr. Stewart, the Armenia dentist, says he shall not be in Lakeville on Thursday and Friday, 27th and 2sth instant.
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HaFFSA a Magazine.
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