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Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
A Bark Attacked by a Whale.

The bark Kate Williams, Capt. Hale, of the regular packet line between Bos- ton and Fayal, which arrived at Boston, had remarkable escape on her passage. The Boston Journal thus describes the incident: 'tAbout nine o'clock one morning seaman aloft cried out that there was @ whale on the port bow. Capt. Hale stepped to the port quarter, and almost immediately could have laid his hands upon the upper jaw of 8 sperm whale, which had paid an unwel- come visit to the vessel. It was COW whale about sixty feet in length, which had set upon them, and had she struck the vessel a little further under, the Kate Williams would probably never have been heard from after leaving Fayal. As it was, the vessel received pretty good shock, and lost portion of her mizzen channels. The monster had seen the bark about the time the sailor discovered her, for she immedi- ately sunk and came up with great force right at the vessels stern Capt. Hale thinks her mouth measured at least fifteen feet, and her under jaw was felt to scrape the bottom of the vessel. as she glided swiftly away from her unex- pected enemy. The whale fared as badly as the bark, no doubt, for the quarter-deek was, covered with pieces of the leviathan's outer skin and the "mud" that is found between it and the tougher hide. The Kate Williams was sailing rapidly at the time, and in about fifteen minutes the fish was out of sight. While the latter could be seen she appeared swimming about look ing for the vessel, and evidently in a
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
The InternatIonaIs.

The following quotations were adopt ed by the Federal Council of the Inter nationals: $
 Whereas our country is mortgaged to city, State and national bondholders to the amount of SIS, ,0OO, ,O0O, 900, requir- ing in interest $72O, GOO, ,O0O annually, an amount which it is impossible to pay, as the whole taxable property of the country is only $15, ,O0O, COG, ,O00, and the regular increase of wealth is less than three per cent. per annun; and where as the business of the country is done on credit t-only four per cent. in cities for cash, and only twelve per cent. in the country for cash (vide Garfeld's re- port). thus robbing the business men and enriching Wall street and money lenders-and as we need $3,000, ,000, 900 of currency to transact the business of the country with on 8 cash basis /; and whereas money is but a medium of ex- change, baggage check to represent our baggage, and acts only as a measure of value, which should be issued by the government only, and based on the credit of the whole people therefore,
 Resolved, That the only way to save the country from the usurer and the usurer from having his credits repudi- ated, we, the Federal Council of the I. W. A. of N. A. do hereby petition Con- gross to call in it's bonds and pay the same in legal tender notes receivable for debts, dues and imports.
 Resolved, That we make this appeal by writing to all the prominent politi- clans and send copy to all the heads of the trades unions and grange socie- ties,
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
Singular Ceremony.

A singular ceremony was lately wit messed in England of the remarkable obsequies of Lemontinia Smith, the ''morganatic" wife of gypsy much famed in Romany circles, called George Lowell. The "affairs of Egypt" trans acted on the occasion were of the most mysteries description. More than one hundred Romany ehals, representing all the tribes in England, attended the funeral. Returning to their encamp- ment, grand ceremony of cremation took place. All the wearing apparel, trinkets, and domestic articles belong ing to or any way used by the dead woman were solemnly burnt or other- wise destroyed, and even the caravan in which she had been in the habit of travelling was, so 1t is said, committed to the flames. Lemontinia Smith seems to have taken poison, and Lowell ex- pressed his readiness to give 92O for the two basins in which she had mixed the fatal draught, but which had been retained by the analyst. If the causes for the performance of these strange rites are inquired into. nothing, we fear, of an enlightening nature would be elicited. Even the gypsies are involun- tarily reticent, and have nothing to say as regards their origin, their language, and their curious manners and customs, or else they are phenomenally capable of keeping their own counsel, and are persistent in their determination not to tell modern civilization who and what they are, and what they mean by their general behavior. Why cannot they conform Why should s'the affairs of Egypt be transacted at Wo1verhamp- ton? ? Why do they object to fill up the census papers ? And why should the impossible gulf have yawned for more than four hundred years between the nomads who roamed hither no man knew whence and no man knew why, and the nations of Europe? If the Zingari were Pagans they have Surely had time enough to turn Christians if they are of Oriental extraction, they should surely have become naturalized ; but they seem to have been actuated throughout by an aggravated sentiment of the non ooSsua7sus kind, and as they were in the middle ages so do they con tinue in the year 1874-a problem to learned and cruc to the county jus tices, the delight of antiquarians, the f6etes nojres of farmers, and the despair of the rural police. fi
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
Robert BOnner's New York Ledger.
The NeaU YorE ZEnaes recently con-

The Ne1U YOrE Tunes recently con- tained the following editorial notice
 The NeeD Yorh Ledger recently entered upon new volume, and the proprietor, MT. Robert Bonner, took occasion to say & few words to his hundreds of thousands of readers. He tells them that the iberalty which has been shown ill the past in the management of his paper will be continued throughout the new year that all the old favorite writers will continue to contribute to it's pages ; that he will be con stantly on tho watch for any new develop ments of real rising genius;' and that he is determined to keep up the Ledger as 'the best family paper in the world"
 That these pledges will be kept, MT. Bonner's well-known enterprise and high character afford 8 sufficient guarantee. He may fairly claim the credit of having established a popular journal which is absolutely free from any moral reproach or stain. In too many of the trumpery journals which have been set up in the vain hope of competing with the Ledger, the lessons taught to the young are of the most injurious character. Parents are depicted as unnatural tyrants from whom it is duty and virtue to escape. A boy flies from his home, meets with 8 stranger of boundless wealth and lberality, is instantly adopted son and heir, and achieves exploits which rival all the feats of all the heroes known to history. Many boy has found out to his sorrow how little these wild and mischievous stories represent the actual conditions of the battle of life. Too often the teaching is even more pernicious-vice and profigacy are openly inculcated. MT. Bonner's Ledger has always been free from this abomina ble poison. Hence 1t has been, and is, freely admitted into thousands of families all over the country as 8 companion and 8 friend. No profane word, no vicious stories are ever allowed to appear in it's columns. Among it's contributors are some of the most highly esteemed clergymen of the day and many of the ablest writers in general literature. It has two columns every week of replies to core spondents, which are full of practical good sense and sound advice. In the number before us questions on 8 great variety of subjects are asked from knotty law points to delicate sub- jects connected with engagement and marriage, and all these questions are answered carefully and with great good humor and worldly wisdom. In this single number also there are eight different stories, either continued or complete in themselves articles by the Revs. Henry Ward Beecher and Dr. Hall many ad mirable comments on topics of the day, and 8 great variety of useful and miscellaneous read ing A better publication it would be hard to find and while bearing our testimony to the fact that it well deserves the wonderful success it has achieved in the past, may we add our wishes for it's redoubled success in the future.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
To those who Draw Notes.

A man drew a note promising to pay one hundred dollars. He used the printed form and did not close up the blank devoted to dollars, and after passing it as negotiable paper, some body inserted 'sand fifty" after the one hundred and before the printed word dollar. The note, thus altered, got into the hands of an innocent party, who presented it to the drawer, and the Su- preme Court decided that the maker of the note was liable for it's face, because through negligence he did not draw a line between the written word "dol- lars" Any, testimony that the drawer might offer to establish the fact that he gave the note for one hundred dollars must go for nothing, as ''there was nothing on the face of the note to show that it had been altered."- Evidence of an alteration on the face of the note would have changed the case. Let this 1be2a a lesson to all drawers of promissory notes. No one can be too careful in such matters.-Baltinaore Nea0s.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
Extraordinary Scene in a Criminal
 Court,

In criminal court in London, John Lakeman, 29, shoemaker, was convicted on charge of receiving the proceeds of a burglary with guilty knowledge. upon which evidence was given that, besides having been subjected to short terms of imprisonment, he had twice undergone penal servitude-once for five years-and had only been out of prison nine days when he committed the offense of which he was now con- victed. He was also at that time at liberty on ticket of leave. ssl
 The Recorder, in passing sentence, said, as the prisoner seemed deter mined to lead the life of thief, it was his duty to see that he was restrained for some time. He sentenced him to ton years penal servitude.
 On sentence being pronounced ter rife scene occurred. The convict, 8 young, powerful man, declared eyes cleaning with indescribable rage and his whole frame being fearfully agitated-that sooner than endure ten years penal servitude he would die on the gallows like dog. This he re- peated again and again, each time with more vehemence than before, and was preparing to spring over the front of the dock, when he was seized by the warders from behind :; but for few moments he kept them all at bay and roared and foamed like wild beast. The policemen in attendance from all parts of the court ran to their assist ance, upon which the prisoner renewed the struggle with still greater deter imitation than before, if possible. He was at length thrown upon the floor of the dock and held down there by main force, the audience meanwhile becom- ing much excited. For a moment or two it seemad as if he would have mas tered the policemen, but he was drag ged from the dock into cell behind, where additional assistance was .ob- tained, and where, in his now impotent rage, he was still heard asseverating that he would rather die on the scaffold like a dog than undergo ten years penal servitude. Gradually his cries became fainter and fainter, and at length died away altogether, as if he had succumbed to superior force, and was being dragged to his cell.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
Our Light Houses.

m In many cases the lighthouses of the United States are built complete at some foundry, and then transported to their proper place. In others men must work amidst the surf under such diff culties that in laying the foundations of Minot's Ledge Light-hous on the Massachusetts coast, one of the famous achievements in this branch of engineer ing, General Alexander, the distin- guished officer who superintended the construction, was able to get but thirty hours of work done in the first year, and one hundred and fifty-seven hours in in the second year. .-..... ,-....--
 Formerly the best sperm oil was used in lighthouse lamps. Colza or rape seed oil was next introduced in Europe, and is still used there, as it is an excel lent oil. It is, however, difficult in this country to get sufficient quantity of the best kind, and our Lighthouse Board now uses the best quality of lard-oil, made on purpose for the estab- lishment. Kerosene and other mineral oils have been used in the British Pro vinces and in Europe to some extent, but there are certain obvious risks att tending them which prevent their use
 The lenses used to enforce, concen- trate, and direct the higher grades of lights cost various prices, up to eleven or twelve thousand dollars. The lamp of first order sea-coast lighthouse has four concentric wicks, the outer one being four inches in diameter. The oil is pumped up by clock-work or other ma chinery so as to feed these wicks con- stantly to their utmost, that they may give out as much light as possible. The Fresnel lens now comes in to save all the rays of light which have thus care- fully been created, and to concentrate them and send them forth in that direc- tion only in which they are required. Briefly described, the invention of F'res- nel consists in surrounding the lamp by series of prismatic rings of, glass, each different from the others in it's angles, but all cut mathematically to such angles that the rays which go above the proper plane and those which fall below shall be bent by refraction and reflection so as to become parallel with the lateral rays. Thus all the rays are saved and sent out in one sheet over the ocean,. & @
 A lighthouse keeper is required by the government to be over eighteen years old, to be able to read and write, and to be competent for his duties. "Women and servants must not be em ployed in the management of the lights, except by the special authority of the department
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
Nil Desperandum.

A real healthy man or woman is rarity; and what wonder? when we realize that it is the custom to overload the stomach, and then produce chronic disease by the use of spirituous liquors, sTonics," " "Appetizers," "Restera- tives," etc. Having first produced dis ease by indiscretion, the victim wonders why 'nothing does him good" Just so; and the reason is that they all, or nearly all, find basis in alcohol-oR POISON. To all thus discouraged we can conscientiously say, "make one more trial" Discard spirituous medicines, and give NATURE chance, aiding her in the struggle by using one of her own pure and unadulterated herb remedies, in the shape of VINEGAR BrrrERs. The discoverer, DR. J. WALKER, of Cali fornia, is no pretender, but an honorable practicing physician, and his discovery is the result of years of labor and study. The wonderful cures effected by them of Dyspepsia, Fevers, Rheumatism, and many other terrible diseases, are almost incredible.-Con1.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
Shad in the Hudson.

Of the five million and forty-one thousand shad which were successfully matched and turned loose last year, by far the greater part was placed in the Hudson. During the period of five weeks intervening between May 20 and June 30, 1873, at which date the fish, ing season ceased, owing to the high temperature of the water, the total number of mature shad caught was ], 1,643, from which 5, 745, GOO spawn were extracted. In the year 1870 upwards of 7,5OO, 900 young shad were turned loose in the Hudson, which, together with the 5, 1000, ,O0O fry put in since, must eventually increase the annual supply, inasmuch as heretofore the entire yield of the Hudson had been but 1000, 900. Three years ago the shad fisheries of the Hudson were so run down that very few of them were paying, and many fishermen had discontinued their labors: The yield for the last few years has, however, improved, and with the assistance of a proper law, estab- fishing weekly closing, there is no doubt but that the fisheries can be re- stored to their original condition.- Albany Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
A Fathers Terrible Crime.

Charged with Beating his Daughter to
 Death Because she Refused to Give up
 her Lover.
 A probable murder, committed in Pittstown, N. Y., has just come to the notice of the authorities, the facts of which, so far as we can learn, are as fol- lows A man named Mowbar, residing in the northern part of Pittstown, where he owned considerable property, had daughter, slender and not over strong young girl, who some time ago became acquainted with poor but worthy young man named e,Long, residing near Tomhannock. The young couple desired to get married, but for some reason the father of the girl opposed the match. De Long was deter mined, however, to have his bride, and on the 30th of January went to the residence of MT. Mowbar, as we are in- formed, for the purpose of getting the girl and going with her to Tomhannock to get married. Mir. Mowbar saw the young man approaching the house, and, probably surmizing his object, attacked the girl. Words undoubtedly ensued, when the father in fit of rage knocked his daughter down and commenced beating her in a most cruel and unnatu- ral manner. The mother rushed in to save her child, but could do nothing against the,power of the inhuman father, and son who had been confined to his bed by illness for several days preced- ing jumped up and went to the assis- tance of his sister. The result was that for few moments the weight of the three persons was upon the girl. She finally managed to get away, although so much inj jured that she could hardly walk.
 The next morning the girl walked to the residence of her sister, short dis tance from her fathers house, and there met young De Long. Determined to accomplish her purpose, she went with him to Tomhannock, where they were married. Then she went to the resi- dence of his parents and remained at that place until her death. A few days after the marriage she complained of feeling very i'll. A physician was sent for, but fever had set in, which eventually terminated her life. She was buried from Tomhannock, having lived scarcely ten days after her mar riage. The attending physician stated that death was indirectly caused by the injuries received at the hands of her father. Persons who saw the body after death state that it was disfgured in a shocking manner. The neck was swollen, and appearances indicated that she had been choked.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

WEDD1Nas.-Additions a1e frequently made to the re-celebrations of wedding occasions. The following, so far as we know, is the latest revised and improved list: Three days, sugar sixty days, vinegar first anniversary, iron ; fifth anniversary, wooden tenth anniver- sary, tn !; fifteenth anniversary, crys- tai ;; twentieth anniversary, china twenty-fifth anniversary, silver thir- tieth anniversary, cotton thirty fifth anniversary. linen fortieth anniver- sary,. woolen forty-ffth anniversary, silk ]: fftieth anniversary, golden sev- entysffth anniversary, diamond, '
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

THE DHFERENcE.-Whe the first Continental Congress was in session, Delegate Harrison, of Virginia, desir- ing ssto take something," went with
 friend to certain place where supplies were furnished Congress, and ordered two glasses of brandy and water. The man in charge hesitated, and replied that liquors were not included in the supplies furnished Congressman. "Why," said Harrison, "what is it, then, that I see the New England mem bers come here and drink ?" '" Molasses and water, which they have charged as stationery" was the reply. "Then give me the brandy and water, :" said Harrison, "and charge it: as fateI '
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
Hack. Hack! Cough. Cough!

Cough is 8 symptom by which various deceased conditions of the throat, bronchial whether it arises from the irritation produced in the throat and larynx by taking cold, from an attack of Bronchitis, from incipient Con- sumption, or from various other causes, noth- ing will allay it more speedily nor cure it more permanently than Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It does not matter whether it be recent attack, or lingering cough, the Dis covery is in either case equally well adapted for it's relief and permanent cure. In fact it will cure cough in one-half the time necessary to cure it with any other medicine, and it does it, not by drying it up, but by removing the cause, subduing the irritation, and healing the affected parts. No time should be lost in com mencing the use of proper medicine for the relief of Cough, for unless this course is pursued, serious and dangerous disease of the lungs is liable to result.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
A SAvAaE AaAn-T,ona Wolf tho

A SAVAGE AaAM.-Lone Wolf, the war chief of the Kiowas, was compara- lively civilized until he lately heard of the death of his son. He had an am- bulance and pair of mules, and said he was trying to live like white man. The son was killed while raiding in Texas. Lone Wolf drew his revolver, shot his mules, broke .up his wagon, piled it and his lodge on top of the mules, and burned the piles. He shaved one side of his head, stuck black feather behind his ear, and started his followers on the war path.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06
DOCTORS SOON LEARN ITS VALUE.

13OEHH11O, M IT., DOO' ID, IOIV' DR. PIERcE-For the past six months have used your Golden Medical Discovery in my practice, and in that time have tested it's merits in severe coughs, both acute and chronic, in chronic diseases of the throat ment of the system, constipated condition of the bowels, and wherever thorough alterative has been indicated. In all cases have found it to act gently yet thoroughly and effectually in removing the various diseased conditions, and bringing about healthy action throughout the system. Yours fraternaly,
 H. l.. HALL, M. D.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

An indignant matron winds up 8 philippic against sleeping cars with the clinching accusation that the system forces young girls to become s'familiar- ized with that unattractive object, a sleepy and unwashed man. 1--=sr 3
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

The NeaO York WEEKLY WITNESS, at One Dollar per annuna is tue best Weekly newspaper i1s America. H has increased in circulation ten fold aoithira e gear.
 The Neao York DAILY WITNESS ct Three Dollars is best for business men. Send (6y postal carD for sample copies.-Cone.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

The gophers of Los Angeles, Cal, are as expensive to the. county treasury as army moths to that of the United States. Over 5000 is due in bounty for killing the little animals. q
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

Foolishly spent, money paid for children's shoes not protected by SILVER T1Ps. Two weeks is about the time it takes a smart, active child to ventilate the toe of shoe. SILVER TIPS the only preventative. -TCom,
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

Do you cough? Then prevent, if you have any gumption, with HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR, the consumption.-[Com Pike Toothacle Drops cure in one minute. -TCOm.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

The whole production of the precious metals throughout the world during 1873 is estimated to have been worth $219, ,OO0, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

Pills which contain antimony. quinine and calomeI should be avoided. as severe griping pains would be the only result. The safest, surest, and best pills are Parsons PotY- gdtiUe or Anti-Bi6ous PiNS.-[Com.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

"Eow fortunes are made in Wall st.. /" is the title of new book, explaining how any person can make money on stock speculations by, investing from BIO to $10O Mailed free to any address by L.. W. HAMILTON & Co.,, Bankers AS Broad street, New York.-Coma.
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

Dr. Decaisne, of Paris, protests against the blood drinking cure as equally 'tabsuyd and disgusting"
Connecticut western news., 1874-03-06

LIKE LIGHTNING are the miraculous Cures effected with Flaggs Instant Relief Aches, Palms. Sprsins, Bowel Complaints, etc. cdn1aot er5st if this great medicine is used. Re lief warranted. or money refunded.-om.