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Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13
OutIaWry of Debt.

In the matter of John H. Fl. Cush- man, 8 bankrupt, Judge Blatchford of the United States District Court has given the following decision :-" As it appears that the bankrupt omitted from his schedule certain debts which he as- serts were outlawed, on the ground that they were outlawed, and the creditors holding such debts have had no notice of the bankruptcy proceedings, the bankrupt has not conformed to all the requirements of the act. Therefore his . discharge cannot be granted, and the case must be referred back to the Register for such further action as he may take on the application of either party to him."
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13
Gained Fifteen Pounds of Flesh,

SOUTH BERWICK, Me-, Jan. r, 1872. H. R. STEVENS, Esq.,:
 Dear Sir-I have had Dyspepsia in its worst form for the last ten years, and have taken hundreds of dollars worth of medicine without obtaining any relief. In September last commenced using the vEGETINE, since which time my health has steadily improved. My food digests well, and have gained fifteen pounds of flesh. There are several others in this place taking the VEaETINE, and all have obtain ed relief. Yours truly,
 THOMAS E. MOORE, Overseer of the Card Room Portsmouth Co.'s Mills.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13

The Peoples stamp of Value.-The Gov ernment indorsemen ent, which legalizes the sale Plantation Bitters, is not the only stamp anaxed to that famous Vegetable Tonic. It bears, in addi tion to that official sanction, the still more valu- able stamp of public approbation. This inesti- mable voucher of it's rare properties as a Tonic, Corrective and Alterative is worldwide.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13
DYSPEPSIA.

SYMPTOMS-Want of appetite, rising of food and wind from the stomach acidity of the stomach, heartburn, dryness and whiteness of the tongue in the morning. sense of distension in the stomach and bowels, sometimes rumbling and pain costiveness, which is occasionally interrupted by diarrhoea pale ness of the urine. The mouth is clammy, or has a sour bitter taste. Other frequent symptoms are waterbrash palpitation of the heart headache, and disorders of the senses, seeing double etc. There is general debility, languor and aversion to motion dejection of the spirits, disturbed sleep, and frightful dreams.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13

Sent free, on receipt of neck and breast measure, height, weight and price, our tented medel. Stylish and substantial. Address Model Shirt Co.,, 3l South 9th St., Philadelphia.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13

Attend to the first symptoms of Consumption, and that disease may be checked in it's incipiency. Use immediately Dr. Wis harts Pine Tree Tar Cordial, safe remedy in all diseases of the lungs.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13

EVERY READER of this paper can re- ceive, free, 8 copy of the best Agri- cultural and Family newspaper in this country by addressing Moore's Rural New- Yorker, 78 Duane st., New York.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13

As economy is the order of the day, the cheapest collar you can wear is the Elmwood. All the edges being folded, makes it look like linen, and the peculiar finish is so thoroughly precipitation proof, it will keep clean longer than any other collar Com.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13

Not every one can be President, but all can buy Silver Tipped Shoes for their children, and thereby lessen their shoe bills two-thirds. For sale by all dealers.-Cons.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13

Dr. DanI Weaver, of Boston, tell down . mining shaft near Denver, 76 feet He was terribly Mexican Mustang Liniment was freely used, con. sciousness restored, his life saved, and he came home in eight weeks. This is the most wonderful article for Bruises, Sprains, Rheum atism, Swell ings, spavin, Rir gbone, Sores, or any fesh, bone or cle atlment upon man or beast, ever dis covered. Itis humanity to animals. It has saved much suffering and many useless doctors' bills It be had for 50 cts and SLIGO bottle, in drug store. But beware of commercials. The genuine is wrappei in a fine steel plate label aipned q q. w. Weathrook. c Chemiat.M
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13
What I Know About Vegetine.

H. R. STEVENS:
 Dear Sir-I have had considerable experience with the VEGETINE. For Dyspepsia, General Debility and impure blood, the VEGErINE is superior to any thing which have ever used. I commenced taking vEGErINE about the middle of last winter and after using few bottles entirely cured of dyspepsia, and my blood never was in so good condition as at the present time It will afford me pleasure to give any further particulars relative to what I know about this good medicine, to any who will call or address me at my residence, 3s6 Athens Street. Very respectfully, MONROE PARKER,
 3S6 Athens Street.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13

How to Look Young Sixteens- Don't paint or use vile Hair Restorers, but simply apply Hagan's Magnolia Balm upon your face, neck and hands, and use Lyon's Kathairon upon your hair The Balm makes your complexion pearly, soft and natural, and you can't tell what did it. It remover freekles, tan, sallowRess, sring-marks, moth patches etc. and in place of ared rustic facs, you have the marble purity of an exquisite belle. Il gives to middle age the bloom of perpetual youth Add these effects to a splendid head of hair pro duced by the Katharon, and Q lady has done hel best in way of adornment. Brothers will have nc spinster sisters when these articles around.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13

FEEL MYSELF A NEW MAN.
 NATIcK, Mass, June l, 1872. Mir. H. R. STEVENS:
 Dear Sir-Through the advice and earnest persua- sion of Rev. E. s. Best, of this place, have been taking VEGRTINE for Dyspepsia, of which have suffered for years. have used only two bottles, and already feel myself 8 new man.
 Respectfully, DR. J. W. CARTER.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-13

The pursuit even of the best things ought to be calm and tranquil.
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MASON & HAMLLN
CABINET ORGANS.

MAOUM ~ nhMulN
 CABINET ORGANS.
 winners of THREE HIGHEST MEDALS AND DIPLOMA OF HONOR at VIENNA, 1878, PARIS, 1867, and in AMERICA ALWAYS. Declared by MUSICIANS GENERALLY to ba UNRIvALED and INCOMPARABLE. Sold at fixed uniform prices to all, which are printed and inv ariable.
 PURCHASERS OF ORGANS ERE RE-
 MINDED that the temptation to Dealers and be st tho organs of those m kers who will pa them the largest commissions dls-
 The MASON ~ HAMLIN ORGAN CO.,, printing as they do their lowest prices, can atford to deal sra only the sun Hes com mi l. sfOn8. ahis plan secures to every purchaser the lowest price, because the dealer caOnot ask more than the Catalogue price; but 1t causes maay dealers to do their best to sell other organs simply b cause they get enormous discountt or them. Some organs are currently sold to dealers
 at seventy fl ve per cent. discount or at one guar
 poorer the gan the higher it's printed prlc ant the greater the discount on 1t.
 The MASON G HAML1N ORGAN CD. ar, now offering new sty les, with import ant improve ments and arc selling not only for cash exclu sively, but alao on new plans of easy payments running through one year or longer. Tney als' rent new Organs with privilege or purchase | Rent paid three years purchases the
 ssnd for the Illustrated Catalogues and circu | lars, which give very full ip flo stion, and ar l sent free Adoress, THE MASON & H MILL
 ORGAN co, ar either New York, Bosom | or ChtC6 go.
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For sale by au Druggists and storakeepsra O
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-12-09

FIRE DEPARTMENT. ., ooo
hoyai ms. % ps i' i,l l;Iaieinbia pa 500. 600
rlIe ,9,' ~ tns 10 New York, l5Oo.0OO
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LITE.
New ENGLAND Mutual Ins. Co.. poston,
An Tifer Policies Nom Forfeitahle by 49,, 400
Mass. law, ,ec,n,,>-r ''''N'
Trnvelers' Ins. Co. OF Hartford. issues
e.enrral acridcnt policies against any a. .oo 400
kind of accidents happ' ming any where s-'''0'V'
Railway passengers lns , o. ISSUES ao- zoo ooo
cident tickets sS,eoo fcr 25c per day. 'V''VV
J.. FMcSWEEN, 3gt.
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Taking the Chances.

The following thrilling narrative
is translated from the Spanish. A
captain of the Mexican insurgent
q my is giving an account of O
medicated night attack upon a
hacienda situation in the Cordil-
I | ras, and occupied by large force
of Spanish soldiers. After vari-
ETY. of details he continues:
Having arrived at the hacienda
unperceived, thanks to the obscur-
ity of a moonless night, we came
to a halt under some large trees at
some distance from the building,
and / rode forward with my troop
in order to reconnoiter the place.
The hacienda, so far as l could see
in gliding across, formed a huge,
massive parallelogram, strengthened
by enormous buttresses of hewn
stone. Along this chasm the walls
of the hacienda almost formed the
continuation of another perpendic-
ular one, chiseled by nature her.
self in the rocks, to the bottom OF
which the eye could not penetrate,
for mists, which necessarily boiled
up from below, did not allow it to
measure their awful depth. This
was known in the country by the
name of "The Valadero."
/ had explored all sides of the
building excepting this, when /
know not what scruple of military
honor melted me to continue my
way along the ravine which protect
ed the rear of the hacienda. Be-
tween the walls and the precipice
there was narrow pathway about
six feet wide; by day the passage
would have been dangerous, but
by night it was perilous enter
terprise. The walls of the farm
house took an extensive sweep, the
path crept around their entire base
ment, and to follow it to the end in
darkness, only two PAGES from the
edge of a perpendicular chasm,
was no very easy task even for as
practiced horseman as myself
Nevertheless / did not hesitate. but
boldly urged my horse toward the
walls of the farmhouse aud the
abyss of the Valadero. had got
over half the distance without ac-
cident. when all of n sudden my
horse neighed aloud. This neigh
made me shudder. I had jus'
reached pass where the ground
was Just vide enough for the foul
legs of horse, and it was inpossi'
bile to retracc my steps.
"IIello y / exclaimed aloud, al
the risk Of betraying myself, whicl
was even less dangerous than en-
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countering horsemen in front Of me
on such road. "There is Cap
tain passing along the ravine. Keep
back"
1t was too late. At that moment
man on horseback passed around
one Of the buttresses which OBJ
structed this accurscd pathway
He advanced toward me.
"For the love of God, can you
return ?" | exclaimed, terrified at
the fearful situation in which we
both were placed.
"Impossible," replied the horse
man.
/ recommended my soul to God.
To turn our horses round for want
Of room, to hack them along the
path we had travelled, or even to
disnount from them-these were
three impossibilities, which placed
us both in the presence of fearful
doom. Between two horsemen SO
placed upon this fearful path, had
they been father and son, one Of
them must inevitably become the
prey of the abyss. But a few Sec
onds had passed, and we were al
ready face 10 face-the unknown
and myself. Our horses were head
to head, and the nostrils dilated
with terror, mingled together their
fiery breatbings. Both of us halt
ed in a dead silence. Above was
the lofty wall of the hacienda; on
the other side, but three feet dis
tant from the wall, opened the hor-
rihle gulf. Was it an enemy had
before my eyes? The love of my
country, which boiled at the period
in my young bosom, led me to hope
it was.
"Are you for Mexico and the In
surgents :" ] exclaimed in a mo-
ment of excitement, ready to spring
upon the unknown horseman if he
answered in the negative.
"Mexicans Insurgents. That is
my passport" replied the cavalier.
"I am the Colonel Carduro."
81 am the Captain Castenoes."
Our acquaintance was of long
standing; and but for mutual agi-
tation we should have had no need
to exchange our names. The col
onel had left US two days before
at the head of the detachment,
which we supposed to be either
prisoner or cut of, as he had not
been seen to return to camp.
"Well, Colonel" l exclaimed, 81
am sorry you are not a Spaniard,
for you perceive that one of us
must yield the pathway to the 9TH
err"
Our horses had the brides on
their neclzs, and put my hands on
the holsters of my saddle to draw
out my pistols.
81 see that so plainly" returned
the Colonel, with alarming GOODNESS,
"that should have already blown
out the brains of your horse but
for the fear that mine, in a mo-
ment of terror, should precipitate
me, with yourself, to the bottom Of
the abyss"
The Colonel already held his
pistols in his. hands. We both
maintained almost profound silence.
Our horses felt the danger like our.
selves, and remained as immovable
as IL their feet were nailed TO the
ground. My excitement had en-
tirely subsidized.
"What are you going to dor /
demanded Of the Colonel.
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Beautiful Things.

a gentle voice, heartfelt sigh,
A modest blush, sparl ling eye,
A manner unaffected, free;
These things are beautiful to me.
A rea ly han !, loving heart.
A sympathy that's free from art,
A real friend among the t,w;.-
These things are beautiful and true.
A mothers prayer, an answer mild,
An aged sire, little child,
A happy home, cheerful hearth;
These things are beautiful on earth.
A Joyous song, a chorous sweet,
An earnest soul and willing feet,
A day Of peace, a night of rest
These things are beautiful and blest.
A sisters love, brothcr's care,
A spotlcss name, Jewel rare,
A cleanly tongue, that will not lie;
These things are beautiful-and whyi
Because they are all born Of love.
And emanRte from God above.
An earnest Of the heavenly birth,
These things are beautiful on earth.
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"Draw lots to see which Of the
two shall lead into the ravine."
1t was in truth the sole means oi
solving the difficulty. "There are,
nevertheless, some precautions to
take" said the Colonel.
"He who shall retire backward
it will be but feeble chance for es-
cape for him, | admit, but, in short,
there is a chance, and especially in
favor of the winner"
"You cling not to life, then ?"
cried. terrified at the sang froid
with Which this proposition was put
to me.
81 cling to life more than your
SELF" sharply replied the Colonel,
"for I have a mortal outrage TO
avenge. But the time is fast slip
ping away. Are you ready to pro-
ceed to draw the last lottery AT
which one of US will ever exist ?"
How were we to proceed to this
drawing lotY By means Of the wet
fingers, like the schoolboys7 This
way was impracticable.. Our hands
imprudently stretched over the
heads of our frightened horses
might give them fatal start
Shonld we TOSS up piece of coin,
the night was too dark TO enable us
to distinguish which side fell up
ward. The Colonel bethought him
of an expedient of which / should
never have dreamed.
"Listen to me, Captain" said the
Colonel, TO whom I had commune
Gated my pcrplexities. 81 have an
other way. The terror which our
horses feel makes them draw every
movent a building breath. The
first Of US two whose horse shall
neigh"
"Wins !" I exclaimed, hastily.
"Not so: shall be the loser. l
know that you are countryman,
and as such can do whatever you
please with your horse. As to my
self, who but last year wore the
gown of theological student, i
fear your equestrian powers. You
may be able to make your horse
neigh to hinder him from doing
so is "A very difficult matter"
We waited in deep and anxious
silence until the voice of one of our
horses should break forth. The si-
lence lasted for q minute, for an
age! 1t was my horse who neigh
ed first. The Colonel gave an ex-
ternal manifestation of joy; but, no
doubt, he thanked God from the
very bottom Of his heart.
"You will allow me minute to
make my peace with Heaven :" said
l with a failing voice.
"Will five minutes be sufficient p
The Colonel pulled out his watch.
I addressed toward the Heavens,
brilliant with stars, which / thought
I was looking to for the last time,
with an intense and burning prayer.
at is time" said the Colonel.
answered nothing, and with
firm hand gathered up the bride
of my horse and drew it within my
fingers, which were agitated with a
nervous tremor.
"Yet one moment more,' said
to the Colonel, "for have need Of
all my GOODNESS to carry into execu'
ton the fearful maneuver which
am about to commence"
"Granted," replied Carduro.
Nv education had been in the
country. Ny childhood, and part
Of nv earlier youth, had almost
been passed on horseback. may
saw, without flattering myself, that
if there was any one in the world
capable of accomplishing difficult
equestrian feat, it was myself.
rallied with almost supernatural
effort, and succeeded in recovering
my self possession in the very face
of death. Taking it at the worst,
/ | bad already hravcd il too often to
be any longer alarmed at It, From
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w. III. SIMPSON,.

Baw manufacturer, with Thompson, Smith & Sons
Duncan City, Mich. All saws sent for repairs will
receive prompt attention. I5i
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Flint & Pere Marquette R. R.

''''e ~ wv 'iui " uCtlC III IT.
The shortest, quickest. and most reliable route
to and from Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Cinein.
natl, Saginaw AMI Bay City.
GOISG EAST, SOUTH AND WEST.
Leave Alpcna daily, except sunday. by Alpena
and Bay tity line OF stages, az G:30 n. M
Leave Bay City at 1905 p. m, 700 a. m., ll:0o
q. m, and 2:O5 p III.
East saginaw, lO4O p. m, 1888 a. m, 1885 am,
md ~ y. IN.
Flint, 1910 u. m, $50 a. m, l2:35 and $50 D. IN
Ulolly, 6:20 and $40 n. IN , l:20 and 4:45 p. IN.
Arrive AT Detroit ut I25 and 1925 II. m, and
Geo p. III.
Leave Plymouth, T:i5 and ll:0a n. m, 6.l0 D. IN
Wayne, 800 md HOS a. m, . 90 p. n.,
Monroe. A:2J ~. m. and l2:SO y. IA.
Toledo, 1850 u. m. and 900 p. M
Midland lO.l7 Il. m, and 533 p. IN.
FaIwell. s.35 4. IN, and $3.50 p. In.
Reed City, 700 a. M, and 2:lO p. N.
GoISG NORTH
Toledo, IL Is n IN and s:20 p m
Monroe, 1910 p. IN. and 0:l0 p. III.
Wayne, 2:l5 y, m, $50 p. N. and l0;i0 p. m
Detroit, S:4j II. IN, $40 and 1890 p. III.
Holly, lOi5 II. IN, 1855 +. m, 7I5 p. IN. and ilj
q. IN.
Flint, ll:2s a. m, 425 and s:27 p m, and ass
Fast Saginaw, i2:i5, $50 and s:55 p M, and
G.2j ~. m.
Bay City, leo, COS and 1925 p. m. and 7;2j a..
IN.
Midland, 6:9s p. m, and sjs a. m.
Farwel, sos p, M, and 1898 "A. IN.
Reed City, arrive 1915 and 0:I0 y. m.
FLINT RTyERs DIVISION.
Lave Flint. 5;25 p. IN. Leave Otter Lake I;s0aIn.
o isyille, C:l2 p. m. Otisyille, 7;l2 n. IN.
Otter Lake arrive 625. Flint, arrive, 1928 n. IN.
A. +. FLETCHER,
General Ticket Agent, Alpena, Mich
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j. ID. HOLMES.

lttorney at Law, and Prosecuting Attorney
lthee IN the Mcdonald bloeS, Second street,
Aipena, Mich. s6
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Will locate Pine, Timber and Farming Lands
Pine Lands examined and estimated. Particular
attention paid 10 selecting Homesteads. Loug
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

nessee and Virginia Congress, ofcourse
no decided opinion can be given
From all indication Hon. ThOs. w g..
Whitehead birds fair to return. though
he has strong competitor in the per-
son of the talented John w. Daniel
So far as oratorical and literary ac-
quiremeDts are concerned there is no
denying that Mr.. Daniel is far the su-
periOr of Capt. Whitehead, but wheth-
er he has such fine business qualifica-
tiOns as the latter, admits of conside-
rable doubt, and Oh these Capt. White
head can rest his chances, for he has
done much for his people, and deserves
well of the District. General Hunton
has not made much of a mark as a
Congressman, being plain mater-of-
fact sort OF man, one of that class OF hui
manity who always make good neigh
oors and have plenty of corn and ba-
con to sell. His opponent, Col Mos
by, is full Of fire, has a magnetic pre-
sence, and will give Gen. Hunton more
trouble than he imagines.
We have gathered from the CONVEX
satiOn of Gen. Bowen, that he will not
again be candidate, though he has
made no official announcement TO that
effect. Hon. JnO. II. Harris will come
back if the people desire him to serve
them. He has been faithful man.
AS to Platt. StOwell and Smith, there
is strong probability that all and
each of these gentlemen will be elect
ed TO stay at home in the Fall. Smith,
we learn, is playing for it deep, how
ever, giving it out that he nas no in
tentiOn of again running. but his
friends, (some of whom YOUR cores
pondent happens to know, say he is
giving the cue all around. Personally
John Amber Smith is an amiable
young man, and his Conservative
friends regret to see him a member of
the Republican party in the State.
In view of the fact that the Civil
Rights Bill was mainly defeated
through the Republican members of
Congress from Virginia and the South,
too much credit cannot be given to
Hons. &. Y. Thomas, of the 5th, Va
District, and r. Il. Butler of yours
Ihehe gentlemen are both pronounced
republicans and yet they labored
most efficiently for its defeat. Mr..
Thomas is not man of many words,
but he Yields a vast influence for q
new member, and has created most
favorable impression upon the House,
and IS also popular with the heads of
the Departments. AS to his prospects
your correspondent has no idea what
ever. Mr.. Butler, from what your
correspondent has gathered, has made
a good impression upon his. c0nstitu-
ents OF both parties, having said moth
ing that could wound the feelings of
Conservative, and done nothing that
he is not able to Gefedd upon the stump
at home.
Such, Mr.. Editor, is a birds eye
view of the situation as seen from the
Capitol, though the tables may he
completely turned by Fall. In con-
| expect fearful revelation |
TO take place ere weeks time in re-
gard to the Mosby-Kemper correspon-
dence. in which we much fear our
epistolary Governor will come out |
second best More anon.
Yours,