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Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
No War.

There seems to be no longer any doubt
 that our government has gained great
 diplomatic victory, and that the danger of
 war with Spain has been happily averted.
 The favorable termination of the negotia-
 tions concerning the Virginlus massacre
 was officially announced by MT. Fish and
 Minister Polo last evening, and the secreta-
 ry of state exchanged congratulations with
 numerous callers at his residence. All
 that was asked has been conceded by the
 government at Madrid. The Virginius is
 to be delivered up, the American flag to be saluted at Santiago, the survivors of the crew and passengers to be surrendered, and the men responsible for the butchery to be brought to trial and punished We learn that Secretary Fish is confident that the Spanish authorities will be able to enforce these terme in Cuba. The fall of Carta- gena, which is hourly expected, will great ly strengthen the Castelar, administration, and possibly save it from the overthrow anticipated as consequence of this diplo- matic surrender.
 It is fortunate for Spain that this affair has terminated peacefully, and It is fortu- nate for the kcommercial interests of the United States, which was to be used by the infationists as pretext for debasing the currency and postponing indefinitely the pledges of the government to redeem it's notes has been honorably aYerted and the way left clear for wise and manly dispo- sition of the financial problem. Hartford Post.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
To Fat a Christmas 6oOsc,

It is an annual custom among some Christmas observing people, more particu- larly among the French and Germans, to fat goose for Christmas. For the benefit of those who may wish to try the experi- ment. Twill explain how it is usually done. The first important step is 10 get a goose-s young one preferred have box prepared just large enough to hold the goose when it sits down, but not large enough to allow it to turn around have an augur hole bored in for ventilation the box must then be put in a warm, dark place.
 About seven days before Christmas you will need to commence operations. The manner of feeding is all important part, and is performed in the following manner. You will keep "a dish of ground corn soaked in warm water:and left sufficiently stiff to be pressed in balls about as large as can be put in the goose's mouth. At the time of feeding, your wife or some other person will be seated in low chair with an old cloth spread on her lap, and tbe feed dish handy by. You will then pass her the goose; she will gr.sp it's neck with her lief, hand and the feet with her right hand and place it on it's back in her lap with it's head up. You will then take its feet with one hand and hold the wings with the other, to prevent struggling when the feeding opera ton commences. She opens the goose's mouth with her left hand, and with the other hand puts in one of the feed balls and presses it down with her fingers, repeat ing the operation until the crop. is fully dis tended. The goose is then reverentially put in the box and left to mediate until the next feeding time, which will occur in about three hours, when the operation is re- peated.
 A goose fattened in this way becomes prodigy for fatness. The liver becomes very much distended and is considered Ii great delicacy. The gravy that cooks out of the goose during the process of roasting makes a delicious dressing for the vegeta- bles to be eaten with the dinner.
 ONE WHO KNOWS.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

THINK OF THrs.-Messrs. Wing & Gris- vold of West Winsted, always wide awake 10 the interests of their customers as well as their own, have taken advantage of the present pressure in the markets and have bought very large stock of all manner of goods in their line. Silks, Bralliantines, Alpacss. Repellants, Shawls, Shoes and everything the ladies desire are there marked in plain figures at prices anybody can see are down to where they were be- lore the Rebellion, and where it is thought they will not remain long, as better times. which are sure to come now very soon, will bring with them better CD prices. Om readers will do we'll to think of these things. and at Messrs. Wing & Griswold's g n West Winsted is about as good place as any to test the truth of what we cay.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

wife suggested that he could surprise him.
 self and all the rest of mankind bv per
 forming little manual labor in the wood
 room. Now this was very unkiad of her,
 and shows sad want of regard for her
 husbands safety, to say nothing of his
 wounded feelings.
 The accumulation of ice on the roof and
 in the cave trough of the main building
 had, during the thaw, caused the water to
 overflow and make the wood loom 8 wet,
 uncomfortable place.
 Mir. - seized hls little hatehet. The al-
 ways was truthful boy) and rushing out of the house. caught up an empty flour barrel and turning it upon one end vaulted lightly upon it. It occurred to him at the time that this feat was very clevsrly per formed, and he was just congratulating himself upon his agility when the treach- erous barrel suddenly Clay down) with him upon it and commenced to roll. The ac- tivity of that barrel was something wonder ful. It was enough to put to shame all the gymnasts in the country.
 It managed to keep we'll under its unwil- ling passenger for some distance. (he says several rods. but then he was excited, )until good sized pool of water was reached. when by dexterous flank movement it "shitted it's responsibility" into that pool. The result was disturbance in that pool to which the annual disturbance in the Pool of Bethesda bore no comparison. Nor was the disturbance confined to that pool. Mr.
 - felt that he was an injured man. Up to this time the hatchet had remained en- tirelY passive, but just as MT. - had comfortably composed himself upon hls back and was consoling himself with the thought that his ''bed was made with Princes" the hatchet descended from some unknown reglon and struck him square up- on the forehead. He suddenly ejaculated ''God - bless the man who first invented sleep," or words to that effect. and arose and eyed that barrel in manner that showed very conelusivelY that he was thinking of something. Then he sighed as ae thought that the lamented c. w. no SA9S~ AAssA my uSS AVA 0 AdkCu6ks Auu tOeEe- l fore would not appreciate such donation | IS he contemplated. At this point his wife | .rrived upon the ground and ventured to | him upon his good fortune in l escaping so well, but it did not strike him IS being subject for such congratulation, md so he mildly remarked that a piece of court plaster would be better adapted to he case, in which opinion his amiable pouse considerably indulged him.
 We are happy to add that he is uow con- 'alescent, but manifesta peculiar aversion o empty flour barrels. We saw man rive away from his door with six empty Jour barrels in his sleigh, which shows hat the lesson was not without effect. This alter remark applies also to the hatchet.
 MT. - says it may be all very nice to 'e one of the "Sons of Toil," but he is lot of any such percentage. x.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

TWEED IN PRISON At last William M, Tweed is in the penitentiary at Blackwells Island in .the garb of an ordinary convict. He has lost his exuberance of spirits, his bravado and his diamond pin, and appears disconsolate and down-hearted. He no longer courts the popular gaze, and when the crowd assembled to witness his depart ure from the Tombs he averted his face md hid himself in the hack as completely as possible. Attorney General Barlow, to whose energetic and fearless efforts much of the success of the. ring suits is due, ad- ded another to his good deeds by calling Sheriff Brennan sharply to account for his delay in carrying the sentence into effect and forcing him to do his duty.-Hauford Courant
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

VIoK's FLORAL GU1DE.-This valuable
 publication seems to have become a neces- sitY in the American home. The number
 for January, 1874 is before us, and if pos sible is more full of everything pertaini ng to the seed business than anything that has ever preceded it. Its directions, accompa- nied by elegant illustrations, for decorating with everKreens and flowers, parlors, churches, &c., will be worth many times the cost of the work to all who contem- plate like decorations for the coming Christmas. These directions are very full and will prove all that could be desired. This feature, with all that one could pos sibly desire to know concerning the culture of flowers and vegetables, make it a work that every lover of all which is good and beautiful will covet. It is published quar- terly at 25 cents 6 year. Send for it to James Wick, Rochester, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

MORE SLERP.-The motto of the over- taxed brain worker should ever be-moIe sleep, more sleep, and as much as possible of the folding of the hands to sleep. By day and by night, before meals or after, early or late. in the horse car or on the fer ryboat, we should welcome each desire to dose as an angel from heaven. The habit of early rising, which under the old dis pensation, before the era of the telegraph. steam power, the press, and other agencies that rob us of our nerve fierce, was vir- tue-we in this year, 1873, should with all our might, avoid. Early to bed and late to rise makes the modern brain toiler wealthy and wise.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

AeMG.
 The suit of Waldron vs. Rowland was held last Saturday before Justice Beach, who decided in favor of the plaintiff, all lowing hlm $77.O0. The defendant at once appealed the case to ''higher trlbu nal," hoping there to receive decision more agreeable to his idea of justice. Wal dron sued for wages which he claimed was due his daughter who worked for Howland......Our merchants have recently got in a new stock of winter goods, which they are selling at panic prices; perhaps should say are giving them away. The sleighiDg continues good, and there seems every prospect of long, cold winter. ... Thanksgiving, in spite of the panic, was observed by the Kentites. Services were held in the Episcopal church. zee. Merchant Watson is suffering from a severe illness.
 SoL.
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Cnm nam.

Canaan.
 We are not quite showed under here at the depot, though to all appearances we have gone into winter quarters on this. the first day of winter, with good prospect of ''long spell of weather" before us... The switch and side tracks are completed, connecting the Conn. Western with the Housatonic railroad on the north side of the depot. .....Thanksgiving was duly ob- served by shooting match opposite the depot; several of the stores were closed part of the day, and occasionally was seen man on the street with unsteady steps, probably because the ice was not all shoveled off from the sidewalks. The good old time honored day of roast tur- key, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pies was not passed without some family gath ings in town......T Two lectures of the course have been given. and this week on Friday evening Miss Kate Thomas of Fort Plain Institute. N. r., will give an entertainment Of selected readings. Her readings last winter given here were we'll received, and no doubt will secure for her this time full house......We are subject to changes. The singing school under Prof. Buckingham will meet this week on Thursday evening. In order to keep well posted, every one should take the home paper of course. It will be understood that mean the CONN. WESTERN NEWS. We do not wish to go to Winsted or Harrington for the lome news, when we have 0 live paper md live editor within hailing distance. 'ants Claus has been in town, and such a tock of toys, books, vases, <&c, as he has eft at the various stores is wonder to all oungsters. Master Frank Pulver, who or year past has been driving pair of alves, appeared in the village last week 7ith one harnessed before a sled, with head tall, bit and reins in true horseman style. low is that for training The ladies omplain very much about the weather, . aying. "We have not had a pleasant wash E day since the descent of the Ora, hic : Report says we are to ha, a ew market opened under the Town Hall 'r the winter......Our Merchant Becl lev
 up to the times. advertising goods at ao- I prices, and judge he sells them too.
 OCCASIONAL.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
NUF CED.
MtllertOms c


 The rails are laid on the extension of the Duchess & Columbia railroad, and trains can now run regularly to the site of the future depot. MT. Reynolds, the veteran contractor, has completed the works in an almost incredibly short space of time. It is rumored that Mir. R. has received th. contract for filling in the marsh west of the Harlem track, as the foundation for the Union Depot which IS to be built by the Duchess 6 Columbia and Conn. Western railroad companies. The work will be commenced in the early spring, and when completed this now unproductiye marsbv region will be converted into substantial building lots......The panic has seriously affected the prosperity of our village. In all of the surrounding ore beds most of the men have been discharged, and business in consequence is very dull...... Thanksgiving night our colored friends held ball at Webotuck Hall, which was largely attend ed. During the evening some colored men from Lakeville created SO much disturb ance that the managers were obliged to call on the white people for assistance. A lead ing physician and prominent hotel keeper to the call, but on their arrival at the hall. they received such warm re- ception they were forced to beat hasty retreat. The physician complains of sore ness across the chest and the hotel keeper now walks with cane. Both men have resolved in the future to abstain from at lending colored balls. The lights were subsequently, extinguished, the ladies and musicians left for home, and at about II ?. N. the hall was deserted. We trust that he fair fame of our village will not again 'e tarnished by such disgracefu! occur ence.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

THE NEWS VERSUS P1oTuRRs.-The Neso
 10rE O6serOer claims to publish the best iamlly newspaper, and repudiates the prac- tice of courting the patronage of readers by the offer of cheap chromos costing 20 to 90 cents. II: says: ''We do not pro- pose to go into any competition of this kind, and will ask subscriptions solely on the merits of the paper" While we com mend the position the O6server has taken Tn the matter, we can also heartily endorse 1t as one of the most desirable periodicals tor any household. $3 year can hardly be made to return as much good, spent in any other way. s. l. Prime & Co.,, 37 Park Row, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
HOLIDAY GOODS.

w. H. Porter Of West Cornwall has re- celved large stock of Holiday Goods, consisting of elegapt t cases of choice perfumeries, Handkerchiefs and Glove Boxes, Toilet Sets. Vases, Initial Paper, &c. &c. For the chil- dren he has fine lot ot dolls, and good assortment of various kinds of toys.
 A full line of Diaries for 1874.
 Having recently come into possession of formulas for making Celognes, both 6erman and French, and of a very superi- or quality, am prepared to furnish it in any quantity at the lowest prices, also extracts ot Jamaica ginger, lemon, vanilla, &c., which can warrant to be perfectly pure.
 W. H. PORTER West Cornwall, Dec. 1s73~ 3w2I*
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

SHIRTs.-W. H. Porter of West Corn. wall is selling some of the very best made and best fitting shirts for gentlemen, and Tn doing so is supplying long felt want in that section. Only tell him the size of col lar you wear and he Il select a shirt for you that will fit "like duck foot in the mud"
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
Aome Nelrs,

4*+ We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrences of interest which may come under thelr notice
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

E9 A young lady had coquetted until the victim was completely exhausted. He rose to go away. She whispered, as she accompanied him to the door, ''I shall be al home next Sunday evening"" ''So shall l, |" he replied.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
ROR N.

At Lakeville, Nov. 2srd, . daughter to William T, At Gt Burlington, Noy. 18th, daughter to wm, ton, Esq. --
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
Best quality of
arm for Sale,

A PART of the farm known as the Ayerin A Farm, and located in the Wetaug dirtrict, aud Whicn is bounded easterly on the Housatonic riv- or to rent for one or more years. This farm fer It's size is said to be of the very best in Lch held county. It Is well provided with good build- ings the barns being new and well arranged for keeping dairy. Its location is very desirable 1t being surrounded by five villages Is only abonf l40 rods from a station on the Conn. WesteTn rail road. On this place are 30 cows and horses. and in favorable seasons, will keep larger number Prlce $9 00O. Terms easy at 2 per cent interest
 Az this Is most excellent dairy farm it would be advisable that whoever designs occupy it for time to house ice for the season. Possession Siv. en by April Ist, if desired.
 For further particulars enquire of E. Van Deu- sen, on the farm. E VAN DELTSFN
 Salisbury, Nov 23rd, 1873. o0rf
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

HOLIDAY GooDs.-Some weeks since we alluded to MT. s. 0. Beckley of Canaan, as being crazy as two looms, because he of fered his goods at prices in vogue before the war. This was mistake. We didn't lie when we sad he was crazy, because we never do such vile thing but We didn't tel, the truth, that's all there is about it tha, was at all suspicious. He is out this week with an advertisement that tells all about his goods purchased for the Holiday trade, and instead of asking people to buy trum pery, which after few hours is non est. he invites them to the useful in these hard pan panicky times. He seems to realize that people have no money for trash, and will not tempt them with it. While you Ire about it, you might as we'll read what he says in the new advertisement alluded 10 at the commencement of this paragraph.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
M AR RIED

At Cornwall, Nov. 27th by Rev. MT. Hall Fer dinand L. Beckley of North Canaan. and Mias Mary Bradford of Cornwall.
 7, In Ct. Burlington, Nov, 18th, by Rev. c. D. townsend, MT. Frank G. Don Pello of New York city, and Miss Amanda Bruey of Ct. Harrington.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05

PHENOMENA OF THE BRAN.-0ne of the
 most inconceiyable things in the nature of the brain is that, although the organ of sensation, it should itself be insensible. To cut the brain gives no pain yet in the brain resides the power of feeling pain in any part of the body. If the nerve which leads to 1t from the injured part be divided, we become instantly unconscious of suf- fering' It is only by communication with the brain that any kind of sensation is pro- luced; yet the organ is itself insensible. But there is . circumstance more wonder ful still. A certain portion of the brain itself may be removed without destroying fife. The animal lives and performs all hose functions which are necessary to simple vitality, but has no longer mind It cannot think or feel. It requires that he food should be pushed into the stom- 'ch; once there it is digested, and the ami nal will even thrive and grow fat. We nfer. therefore, that part of the brain is
 imply intended for the exercise of the in- faculties, whether of the degree | 'alled instinct, or of that exalted kiLd be. l lowed on man, called reason.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
D. E D.

v, At New York. Nov 18th, Charity, wife f P. T. barnum. aged e6 years.
 At southfeld, Mass., Nov. goth, Pailena Can. Held, aged 71 years.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
or Sale. HOUSE and let situated near the depot. Lake HI vile, Conn. 2m1S G. H. BUNDY
w anted.

A YOUNG man of good address, about IS yesrs A or a&e, willing to be educated in a general mercantile business. Apply to
 WING & GRISWOLD, oWlo West Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1873-12-05
Mem Adprrtisements.
Vick's Floral Guide
 For 1874.
N otice.

WM. J. PETTEE at Lakeville is authorized to w. adjust and collect the accounts of the late Dr. Benjamin Welch, and all persons indebted are expected to give immediate attention to the same as the estate must be closed within the tune pre-. scribed by law.
 JAS. H: WEIGH,
 w. W. WEIGH. SExecutors
 IRA PETTIBoNE, Lakeville Dec 3rd lS73 1rOt .
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-09-01
As to Printing.

The State Superintendent Of Free
Schools is out IN letter stating that
he alone is responsible for tho fact
that posters, ballots, certificates, poll
books, etc wcro furnished at State
expense, for the late school election. -
He says that he thought it was npces.
sary from tho fact that it was the irst
election under tho new law-that but
q short timo had elapsed between the
PRONUNCIATION Of TIC act and tho cleo
tion-and because he desired to offer
cvory facility to tho voters for full
and fair expression Of their will.
II the State Superintendent did
wrong ia tue matter, It Is a case Of
1.-The People vs.. Benjamin W. ByrnO'
not agaiustthO Public Printer; and
it is due to Mr.. Walker that this fact
be made public, inssmuch ms ho has
boon charged with doing tho printing
referred 10 upon bis own responsibility
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-09-01
The school Election.
TUE CLOSEST "slr" on RlcOaD.
Hall Elected by / Majority.

The recent election for school oil.
ecrs in this county has produced ono
Of tho closest "nips" on record. It
will be seen from tho official veto,
given below, that out OF 945 votes
cast for County Superintendent, Nj.
Hall received 478' and Mr.. Bland
472,-elccting Mr.. Hall by majority
Of one VOTE. Ono week after the cleo.
tiop Tue DMocRAT announced, on the
strength Of figures received and the
current reports, that Mr.. Bland had
been elected BY a majority Of from 100
to 200. is seldom we err in these
matters, but in this instance wo Ger
tainly "reckoncd without our host."-
Mr.. Hall vas in town last Tuesday,
when hO qualified and gave bond as
the law requires. Tho following is tho
vote, as recorded in tho office Of the
Clerk Of tho County Court:
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-09-01
FARM AND CROPS ron SALE

TWILL OFFER FOR SALE, at my resi-.
Il denCe, on oil Greek, Lewis county, on
Friday, September l2, 1873,
my Farm, Crops, Horses, Cattle and Hogs,
md my household and kitchen furniture,
farming utensils, &c. have
200 Acres Of Land,
lying on Tie head Of OIL Greek, fourteen
miles nbovs Weston, --abont 100 arreS Of
which aro under rente-aj 10 grass or sod,
and under good cultivation. II IL we'll wa.
Tered, aud hos upon It an orchard, dwelling
and oul.hOule5. Sale 10 commence Mt 10
o'clock a NJ Terms made known on day
or sale WM WHITE.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-09-01

Legislature last winter; and the .lcc-
lion has not only proven the efficiency
Of tue statute referred to, but has
shown that the Democratic party, so
loug accused by the Republicans Of
hostility to FREQ schools, were the
champions Of free education all over
tue State,