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Connecticut western news., 1874-12-18
WiNCKWOrth I'm London. TOWER OF LONDON.

lON hk Of LoNDoN.
 Although Tn my last promised to write a description of this tower, find upon taking up my pen to fulfil my promis that have over estimated my ability, and that cannot find words with which to describe 1t, and do i, fit and proper justice. No one in whose heart Is a spark of patriot. ism. can sec for the first time such for trcss as this, knowing how intimately 1t has been associated with Engl nd's early his- tory and not feel interested and anxious to sec the wonders of its interior. to see the dungeons in which SO many unfortu- nate beings fingered away years of their lives If not to die there, were very ire quently only led out for decapitation, to see the instrument of torture, such as the rack, the thumb screws. the scavengcrs' daughter, the little case, the beheading block and similar things that POO or zoo years since, they were in the habit of us- ing to compel their prisoners to confess their crimes, or reveal the names of their accomplces. but winch are now only look cd upon as curiositics, holding in strong contrast the borbarous method of execu ting the law there, and the enlightened manner of bearing it out now.
 The largest building Is the White Tower, it was built in lO79 by William the con- quercr, it shows no decay whatever, the outer walls arc grey with age, and are l5 feet thick. It Is ll6 feet hy 96 feet and 92 feet in height, three stories high, end has n watch tower at each angle. A wall feet thick. extending north and south divides tho three stories from the base to the sum init of the building, and the wall cast and west divides them again, but In unequal parts. One apartment occupying the space fire m tho first floor 10 the roof, in Si. Johns Chapel, one of the finest and most perfect specimens of Norman architecture found in this country. The twelve mas sivc pillars, which divide the nave from the aisc3 arc arranged in a scmicirCle at the eastern end. The pillars are united by arches, which admit the light into the nave from the windows In the southern ailse, a gallery with arches corr, spending to those below, Is above the pillars. Henry III in l24O added three windows of stained glass;
 The Bloody Tower is also very interest. ing. 1t was built in the time of Edward III In 1927, the massive gates and portucuIlcs now standing, hero Is the place the two children of Edward W I4s3 were murdered and you pass up the stone staircase under which their bodies lay buried SO many years before they were discovered and re moved to Westminster Abbey.
 The Bell Tower Is surmounted by an a. larm bell for the garrison, in this tower Is the celebrated and once so dread' St"r Chamber In this room was examined Guy Hawkes., the great conspirator of the gun. powder treason of 1905, and thence taken ] to hls torturcs. one of which was being
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West Cornwall.

Peter Fritz paid :hrec duIlrrs and costs
 for assanlting Mrs. Fritz, and the latter is
 nder one hundred dollar bonds 10 keep the peace. 1.-The "Eas.ern Star Troupe, '
 (highly colored) entered town last week
 via. Shank's Express, and at orce proceed
 cd to negotiate for the Hall in which to give an exhibition of pure Ethiopean Min strelsy. but MT. Cochrane demanded pre- payment which had a tendency 10 suppress further negotiation and the Troupe dispers- cd in varlous directions munching crackers and cheese. The D. Y. w. Y. K. Ora of thelr entertainment from Christmas eve to the evening of Dec. 22nd, at which tune they will render the following highly amusing pieces, Prose uling Agent" (originaD and founded on the recent raid of the Prosecuting Agent and Depaty Sher- Tiff on the ''gin -milers of Sharon. "Mulli- gan Guard" and "The Coopers Shop |" The West Cornwall Quartette Band, under the leadersl p of T. J. Bosworth, will fur nish music for the occasion. Sh aron folks arc InNlteu NO attenU......A OlSe8Se VulR0rIy called "hopup' has broken out amongst the canines of this place, and many of our likeliest pups have already succumbed to the ravages of this dlreful disease, among which arc F. Yutzle's. Joe M .llinso ms and Copper Coles. Tuesday morning was the coGest of the season, the thermometer indicating zero......W. w. Porter has just opened a large and well assorted stock of Christmas goods which he Is selling cheap for leash money. N. Cochrane has also large assortment of holiday goods to which he invites particular attent ion. ..... Mrs. H. c Craudall has also just received another new and choice lot of very fiue millinery and fancy goods for the holiday trade, to which sh very respectfully in- vites the attention of all who are ln want of such goods, as well as those who like to look at the styles. Give her call if you don't wish to purchase. Nur CRD.
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EIlSWOrtlao

Ellsworth.
 Quite little stir was created in South Ellsworth last Friday evening over schoo meeting in reference to the question: Whether the newly embellshed and ele gant school house should be polluted by be ing used as place co public worship. Af ter some sparring pro and con, one mem- Der moved that dU religious meetings be ex cluded, and also the reading of tn Bible in the school. Judge Chaffee settled the former question by reading the law. The latter question is left to the Pope of Rome, who will probably decide in the affirmative ere long.
 Sneak theives abound hereabouts in numbers and nothing from a cart wheel down to spring chicken is safe from their depredations.
 Some slight changes have taken place within two weeks in the place in which we recognize the hand of Providence, The adjourned town meeting to see about a new Town Hall was held last Tuesday. Owing to divided Sharon and united Ellsworth the hall was voted into oblivion by vote of 1G5 to Fl.
 The Rev. MT. H.rache preached to his former congregation last Sabbath, in his usual happy amer. Ye good people ot ye Congregational society why don't ye Sc cure hls services, isn't he able enough?
 A new lumber dealer has com menced business in the place. Pine lath s speciality. All goods furnished at marke, prices Builders take notice.
 Excuse us we came near forgetting We'll, who ever knew pumpkin seed plant ed this time of the year, and in one week d sprOut grows and produces such an admir- able squash. (See Amenia Times, Dec 7th. 1874 To wind up with M" asks our advice in regard 10 emigra,ng. We reply: don't go West young man, your sor, of vegetable is better adapted to a warmer climate. We would suggcs, Kent, and then If you got sick you know you could run up most any time. Now I'M" don't do SC any more, please.
 OUop
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SRUNN1Na TO WAsTE-Mr George M. Baker. well known as the author of several works for the amateur stage, has written a very entertaining tale entitled, Running to Wiste The Story of 7omJoy. The characters are admirably drawn and are full of individuality, while the incidents and general line of the story are very en- tertaining and interesting. Becky proves to be noble-hearted, honest girl, whom nll the readers, despite her madcap acts, will love almost as earnestly as did at last Harry Thompson. Tue story, VIC suppose, IS designed for youth, but older readers will find it we'll worthy their time and at :ention. The undercurrent of plot in the lives of the complaining aunt, the long ab- sent Capt. Sleeper, the long expecting wife. the irascible and at last converted Capt. Thompson, keeps the reader with at tentlon fixed, through all the chapters to a pleasant denouement. Teddy is Q jolly little fellow, too, just like dozen boys we know of. The book will be appreciated, we are sure, by all who like boys and girls with "no nonsense" about them. It is elegantly bound and is sold for $l.5o. The publishers, Messrs Lee & Shepard of Boston, will undoubtedly meet with an ex tsnsive sale of this work,
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Lime R lock.

Lime ROCks
 Mr. Editor II have often been amused to see how quick the Neacs is grabbed and
 it's locals gobb'ed up, and have often thought that if they were as willing to note what comes under their observations, (and send It to the printer), as they are to read what others may write, you would have had to enlarge your paper long ago.. Services are held in Trinity Church every Sunday morning and evening, and a large congregation meet and seem ever so much pleased to worship there. May its influence extend over all the people of this place, and Sunday fox hunting be seen no more. .... But. Mr. Wagner; why do you have an assistant? Has the big bell tuck cred you out l would suggest that you of fer the place to Jim. H., as he is out of a place and perhaps 1t would improve his morals. Now will say right here, that Mir. Wagner has opened one of the neatcst and best ordered variety stores to be seen. He has just returned from the city with a large assortment of the most delicious can dies, nuts, and cigars. and fac-simile of all the animals saved in Noahs ark ; all made and warranted pure sugar. Friends, call and get your little ones present and make them happy all through the Holidays. You will always find MT. Wagner or his good wife ready to wait upon you. and they al ways give down weight and an extra hand | full thrown in. Ladies, will tell you a sccrtt After leaving the candy store, you step up stairs, then turn square around 10 the left and in that cozy little room you will find our Annie, and she can cut and made your dresses, Cor other fancy fixings), a little ulcer than you can havo 1t done elsewhere ..... Luther Gay has shinglcd one side of his house and made other repairs long needed for the com fort of his excellent wife and numerous chicks. Uncle John; do get yourself new stove. Don't shiver and smoke your eyes out over the old thing any longer. Perhaps a now stove would bring another surprise party. .... .Gipson Gillette slaughtered five hogs. last Friday, (yearlings), that weighed when dressed. 1868 pounds In the aggregate. Mir. Gillette is another unfortunate, that Is influenced by the moon, and always slaugh' tcrs his porkers when Luna Is young. "Gip;" may your moon shine never bc less, and your pork always swell. (not however to burst your dinner pot), but to have some extra pieces for your ncighbors that kill in the old of the moon, provided tLey run short Mir. Gillette Is one of our very best neighbors, whose latch string Is always. ut. OSsRRvKR.
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1mposters.-The Poughkcepsie 7de-
 grdph says party of deceiying imposters
 are travelling through the country districts,
 swindling farmers with dry goods samples,
 and 1t will therefore be well to keep a sharp lookout for them. Their game IS to go from house to house exhibiting samples of cotton goods, etc. These they propose to sell at about one-quarter of their real value, and of course take large number of orders therefore, with the promise to deliver the goods soon. They then exhibit lot of cloths and cassimeres, almost worthless. which they sell for an enormous price. delivering the goods on the spot and receiving the cash therefore. Of course the cotton goods are never forthcoming. while the swindlers have disappeared with the money they received fer worthless goods
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AREmARKARLE AFFAIR,
.,.n, am .h. Ros. Abduction Case


 New York. Dec. IA burglary "as attempted on the residence or ex-'u'e Van Brunt on the Coney Island road - Bay Ridge. Long Island, about a. m' 'o- day. The burglars, who proved to oo Wm. Mosher and Jos Douglass. were ois- covered by the inmates of the house. Anc Judge, his son and gardner, fired at them and killed Mosher and fatally wounded Douglass. The dying robber voluntarily said that he and Mosher were the men who abducted Charlie Ross, but he didn't know where he Is now that Mosher had him concealed somewhere, but he had not told Douglass where. Douglas said that Mos her was married and had six children, bu! whether Charlie Ross was with them or not, h, did not know. He Oouglass) wanted a minister sent for, and begged God to forgive him. He was quite sensi, Lle when he made the ahove statement, and several persons heard him make it. He died just as a doctor arrived from New Utrecht.
 The d. ad burglars are well-known des' peradoes. Mosher is married and lived in Philadelphia, and knew Of the present whereabouts of Charlie Ross. Douglass, when dying, stated this, and said, " 1 had a hand in this job. too, but don't know where he Is now" Superintendent Mailing has been in communication with the police of other cities for weeks about these men. Four nor ths ago Walling became convinc- ed that Mosher was the man described by the brother of Charlie Ross as the man who wore spectscles when his brother was spirited away. Pinkerton's agency, the Philadelphia pCllce, and 8 horde of pri vate detectives were working at cross pur poses, and as soon as Walling attempted to corner Mosher in Philadelphia the informa ton leaked out, and Mosher got away Walling set eight officers to work. Int ferries were watched day and night party of armed men in a tug searched tht Sound, landing at every hamlet at Connec ticut and Long Island. The detective force was also put on the Job and secured the city, missing Mosher by the meres chance. Mosher travelled only at night with :he greatest caution. On Saturday last Walling reduced the force on the look out for him, believing Mosher had gon' south. At present full information re garding the affair Is wanting, but 1t Is ccr tain Mosher was one of the abductors O Charlie Ross.
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ShefRkelds

| Sh9kkAGbOS
 The people of Sh' field enjoyed a rare treat last week when Rev. Dr. Bellows. of New York, lectured before the Friendly Union Society. His topic was, 1.-Two thirds ot the Seventeenth Century," Very seldom do we have an opportunity to lis ten to the expressions of thought so deep and words more eloquent than those of this celebrated orator. We sincerely hope his friends here may pursuade him in flu ture days to visit again in like manner the Friendly Union Society. The officers of this Iety are too generous we think, they should ask an admission fee when en- l tertainments of so fine character are pre- pared, and the people would be glad to give their mites 10 aid the Union and there 1 by benefit themselves ,.,. The meetings conducted by Mir Little, of Boston, at the Congregational church on Sunday and Monday of this week were deeply interest ing, and good results are already felt in the community. The hardest heart could not fail to betouched by the earn st pleading of Mir. h. He comes from the Young Mems Christian Association, and leaving his business there at busy season of the year, he gives his time and strength to the noble work of leading souls to Jesus. For three whole months he does this receiving no compensation on earth, but great will be his reward hereafter. The Association sends out twelve men to canvass the state of Mass. and aid the clergymen in places where they see the 'harvest is great and laborers few" Great success has attended the labors of Mir. l. and his followers ln Lee, Monterey and other towns in this vi cinitY. Mir. L. is highly gifted as singer of sacred melodies, and this adds much to the interest of the meetings. LUNA
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Newspaper Postage.
THE COURSE ADOPTED BE THE STATE
 PAPERS,


 At the convention of newspaper publish CTS, held at Hartford, on Wednesday, Nov. llth, 1875, the following resolutions were offered and adopted unanimously by the publishers of the different state papers pre- sent; as follows:
 WHEREAS, Congress having provided that publishers of newspapers shall pre- y'the postage on all pspers sent through the mail, except in the county where pub lshed and
 WHEREAS. Expenses in the publication of newspapers are constantly increasing, and the publishers cannot bear the burden ot prepaying postage without lessening the quantity of matter furnished to their read CTS and impairing the usefulness of their journals; therefore be it
 Resoloed, By the newspaper publishers of Connecticut, in convention assembled that the amount of postage required by the recent law to be prepaid. shall, on and af ter Jan. lst, 1874, be added to the regular subscription rates of all the Daily and Weekly Newspapers published in this state; and that payment shall be required in advance as follows: on Daily Paper, sixty (60) and on W eeklies ten NO) cents per year.
 Being one-half the amount paid by the subscribers heretofore. Hartford Courant, Holland County Prcss, 1 Hartford Evening Post, Willimantic Journal, Hartford Times, Winsted Herald, Religious Herald, Conn. Western News. Christian Secretary, Norwalk Gazette, New Haven Register, Southport Chronicle, | New Haven Palladium, Windham Co. Transcript l New Haven Courier, Bristol Press, l New Haven Union, Waterbury American, N. II. Republikaner, Winsted Press,
 Bridgeport Standard, Danielsonville Herald, | Bridgeport Farmer, Stamford Advocate, | Norwich Bulletin, New Britain Record, Aurora. Meriden Morning Call. | N. London Telegram, Meriden Citizen, l Midtown Constitu ionThe Housatonic Ray, | Meridcn Recorder, Mcriden Republican, Seymour Record. Mystic Journal, | S. Norwalk Sentinel, StoninRton Mirror, 1 Holland Cou nty Journal:
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Including WIN EGAn, PLANTATION, aAOSTETCEW'S, SHERRY NANE, and QUAK ER nH TIERS, AYRE's REM EDAkS, nMd hn Racs every vm,m- 0bIc medlcine knOwm 0nd prov~d VANILLA, LEMON, and GINGER EXTRACT. of my own make, in amy q""1Iity nnd Warranted Pare. A L"rKe stock of Psrfumsry oR every valuable sxtrncs, GENUINE LUnaN. GLADSTONE nnd MAYMOND,S Ax she e"acs or Pins. No. 1 GERMAN COLOGNE, OwM make. Those wh~ have "sed this COisgac promo unes As n superior arsicIe. BAY RUM from T"rc oil, own make. Splendid Iims oH CUTs GILT, and BOH EMlAN CLANS WARE for Coiogae anna Extracts, Beautiful BOHEMIAN VASES. T~i. let soaps of 0n kknds, CelsaIe>s Jesse Olney's nad Strsmbsr9eF's make.
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Connecticut Western New.
subscription Account.-The date on the

Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber, shows the time tO which the sub scriPttOn is Pnid; thus. R. B. smith 5Jul74 indicates that MT. smith has paid for his paper to July 6th 1874. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for renewal of their subscription, will
 observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit. and in the event of an error C inform ua for correction at once. No claims fol errors In these accounts will hereafter be Conaid- cred unless presented within thirty dnyS after the payment is claimed to have been made, the regular receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription ia paid plainly printed thereon, is prima facie evidence of it's ac ceptance as correct. J, L. PEAsE.
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At this season of the year. when many of our people are suffering from colds, We call attention to AYKR's CHERRY PICTORIAL as a sure cure not only for coughs and colds, but all affections of the lungs and throat. Having used it in our family for many years, we can speak from personal knowl- edge of it's efficiency. There may be other remedies that are good, but in all our eXpe- rience this has proved by far to be the best. Its qualities are uniform and wholly relia- ble. It is pleasant to take, and should be kept at command, by every family, as a protection against 8 class of complaints which seem harmless In the beginning, but become aflcting and dangerous if neglect ed.-Nto Ragen Register.
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Norfolk.


 For the past fortnight there has been an exodus of our male population to L,chfrld, the cemetery question being at last Def: re the court. The town is once more victorious, the decision being in it's favor, is at present figuratively swinging it's cap in air It would seem that the Doctor has finally succumbed to fate, and Judge Foster, and turned his attention to the raising of young timber. as when last heard from, he had furnished MT. Watson E. Beach with ten pound specimen......On this subject happily, the town too seems to be of the same mind, ha wing recently i'm ported three Beaches, of various ages and s,zes for its own benefit, (Rev. l. w. Beach and family which are giving i'm r,ense satisfuction......The new bell for the church is expected this week, and If 1t and the new minister wear as well as their pre- decessors, we shall indeed be fortunate. But alas for the Good Tcmplars, their meetings having become SO unspeakably dull as to become weekly terror 10 its men bcrs. The lodge as been quietly laid on the shelf..... While John Christian, who, 1t will be remembered, WAS a princi pal in shooting affair about year since at his own house, has repaired for saloon one of the old houses so nearly washed away last spring, near where Ryon's old factory once stood, and obtained a license for selling liquor, 1t Is 10 be hoped next springs freshets will be more thorough, and take it clear out of town......As the season advances bringing long evenings. our young people have inaugurated reading circle, which is we'll attended, and no doubt both amusing and improving. We are also con. tidrntly assured that Christmas may cpr- talnly be expected the twenty fifth of this month. NORFOLK,
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An arnless Milwaukee woman boxes her husbands ears with her feet.
 Henry Clay describes mule as "animal that has no pride of ancestry and no hope of posterity.'
 Two horns will last an OK lifetime, but many man wants that number before breakfast.
 Monkeys never grow older in express ion. A young monkey looks exactly like his grandpapa melted up and born ovel again.
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A western paper says; Talk about the wind blowing the grosshoppers away. One faced Mondays gale for an hour and then yanktd a shingle off house for a fan, say ing 1t was awfully sultry."
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In Kent, Conn.,. NoY. 27th by the Rev. ". II. Kirk. at his residence, Mir. EdwRid d l.. Eaton and Mrs Sadie A. Kirk. all of Kent.
 At the residence or the brides parents, in Shar- on, Conn.,, Dec 9th by the Rev. S. J. Mc('utcheon Mi. John Watts, of Amenia, N. Y., to Miss Jo. scphine T. AbleR,
 At the brides parents, In sharon, Conn, Dec. 9th Mir. Johu P. Powers, of Amenia, to Mias Eli za J. Ables. Rev. s. J. McCutcheon, ofhciatinH x clergyman.
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Nomt Ns .ws.

.~ANe Q ehali ,eei greatly obli seGi to any of ou, c-snr.s n inc county, or elsewhere. who will send n. pa,,:cuars of any occurrence Of interest which may come under lhelU notice.
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B OR N

At Lime Rock, Dec. 7th, a daughter to George Thorp.
 At Ellsworth, Dec. 18th. son to Mr and Mrs Dunbar
 At Norfolk, Dee. l1th, a son to Mr. Watson K.
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COMPLETE LINE OF
A FINE LINE OF
J b WV ILL R Y.

J h " ILL I2 :. Nessrs. Moody a Co. manufact ure, consisting of Guard Chaine Sleeve Buttons. Studp, Kings Scari Pas. Ladies' Setts, Combs, Brunhea, Hand Mirrors. Bird Seed in pound papers. Choice con. fectionerv always on hand.
 The finest Cigars In LitchAeld County, inciud- inE the Escul apiua. The celebrated Vacuum OH Tor Harness or Carriage n pc, "Caoutcoucin" c perfect water proof for Boots, without injury to leather
 For the Hoidays. 1 have a splendid line of goods consisting Of W sx aud China Dollr, Rubber and Bare Battle, Tops, Drawing States. Harmoncaa, China setts, China Cups, Sc, &c., too numerous to mention. have made arrangements with City Houre-, which enables to furnish many Roods for customers which l do not keep In stork free city.
 Thankful for the kind patronage of the cltizena of Cornwall and viciniIy, in the past hope to merit the continuance of the same. nr. K. SAn- ford still has general supervision of the Pre- rcription Department
 Diaries for 1875. Good stock.
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