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Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
The Emperor of Brazil.

Dom Pedro, the emperor of Brazil (the only monarchy in the new world), who will with his suite attend the Phila- delphia Centennial, is now about fifty years old. He succeeded to the throne in 1881 on the abdication of his father, who returned to Europe in the vain ex- pectation of being accepted as king of Portugal. The emperor is tall, we'll formed, and is remarkably fine looking man. He is of digniied presence, most affable and without the least parade, which he heartily detests. He adds to the solid things of sound scholarship ad- mirable good sense and capacity. In the exploration of the Amazon and other districts by Agassiz he took personal interest, and he is especially devoted to comparative grammar and philology. He speaks English with ease. He has done much to elevate his people and develop the resources of the empire. It is said he is accomplishing for Brazil what Peter the Great accomplished for Rus sia. His power is constantly exerted for the benefit of his subjects. He has given the country system of railroads which, though not yet worked out, will in time inevitably make Brazil commercial land. He has encouraged and aided the development of steam navigation at suitable points along it's enormous coast line. He has stimulated the culture of coffee trees and the growth of cotton and sugar cane, and has wisely repressed the excessive thirst for gold and silver min ing, which has been the curse of Span. ish colonizations. He has cordially in. vited the immigration of citizens nursec in the ideas of liberty. He has endeav ored to systematize and increase inland commerce through it's mighty rivers. II word, he has not alone been the friend but the father of Brazilian progress anG reform, and it is not, therefore, strang, that he is regarded with great affection by his subjects.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
Punishment of Criminals.

There is one punishment permitted in the Albany penitentiary, says a visitor, namely, the dark cell or dungeon. Capt. Rilsbury has so great a respect for law that as long as he is legally restrained from corporal punishment he will not employ it secretly, but it is with great reluctance and only where it is posi- lively necessary that he should do so, that he resorts to the dark cell as a means for the coercion of unrrly con, victs. Speaking with the weight o1 many years of experience, he declares the dark cell the most inhuman and inju- rious of all forms of punishment known in penal institutions. It breaks men down physically, he says, with fearful rapidity and certainty and is exceeding. ly liable to destroy their mental organi- cations. The scat t" or "paddle ' would do infinitely less harm and be more radically effective as moral per SJ1aSlV6S. r7 ! E.-- -t-s .-
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
Interesting Statistics

< The report of the bureau of statistics of the United States shows that during the fiscal year ended Jule 30, 1875, there arrived in the United States 227,- 498 immigrants, which is 180, 149 below the number that, arrived in 1874, and less than one half the number that arrived in 1873. This large falling off is attribut- able to, the continued depression of trade andthe prostration of great industries. The economic value of each immigrant is placed at $500, which makes loss to the material wealth of the country dur ing the year 1875, as compared with 1874, of $144, 119,2 200. Compared with the year 1873, the loss is $195, 8A4, 900, a sum $50, ,O00,QO in excess of the ,aggre- gate customs receipts for the last fiscal year. The material loss for 1875 as com pared with 1874 is $35, GOO, 900 greater than the receipts from internal revenue during that year, and lacks Eut $13, GOO, . 900 of being equal to the aggregate re- ceipts from customs for the same period.
 The, customs receipts within the quar- ter ended September 80, were $43, ,852, = 384. Returns from ports not yet heard from may swell this amount to S44, 50O,- 900. Compared with the scorrespo ponaing quarter of 187 4 there was a falling off in customs receipts during the last quarter of over two million dollars. The aggre- gate receipts from internal revenue for the quarter ended September 30 s187b, were$2S, ,217 ,o99.. which is an increase over the receipts from the same source for the core spending quarter of 1874 of $1 y6S0, 356.s The internal revenue re- ceipts for September, 1875, were $9, 751, 036, or mole by one and one-quarter
 million than in5Ssptember, 1874. ,1s.s.i
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
He was Defeated,

Bill Slocum was nominated for mayor of Pencader, and one day, in street conversation, he remarked: "I've got to win" He pronounced it, "I've got twin" and old Mrs. Martin, overhearing it imperfectly, went around and reported that Mrs. Slocum had got twins. The boys at once decided to serenade Bill, and that night they marched out to his house, with band playing "Hail to the Chief" several ward clubs, some fire companies, group of white-dressed girls in a wagon, 8 lot of banners, and plenty of enthusiasm. Bill made aspeech about the canvas, and then there were shouts of "Where's the twinsp "Hold lem up to the window !' and the like. Bill said there was 8 mistake, but the band sarcastically played, "Listen to the Mocking Bird," and the boys shouted louder for the twins. When the truth prevailed the assembly dispersed in dis gust, and Bill was overwhelmingly de. feated at the polls.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
nine houses were destroyed by two waterspouts

nine houses were destroyed by two waterspouts at Las Cruces, New Mexico. .....A statement from the comptroller showed that the New York city debt, less the siuling fund, is $751; I 113, ,9O6. "A. A Roman Catholic procession in Toronto, Canada, was attacked by a mob, and defended by the police. Stones were thrown, and few shots fired, many persons '6eing in- jured. 1.-The new Spanish cortesE is to be chosen by universal suffage-one deputy to every fifty thousand inhabitants: The court house at Winterset, Iowa, was destroyed by fire. The prisoners in the basement were res- cued, and the records all saved.f The building was new, and cost $11O,O 900. '. .:.Capt Hamel, his wife and three children, were drowned in Lake St. Peter, Canada, by the swamping of their batteau.
 George Miller and William Smith, convicted of murder on board the schooner Jefferson Borden, weresentenced to be hanged Jan. IA. l.. The Swedish steamer L.J. Eager, run ming between Lubeck and Copenhagen, has been burned in the Baltic Twenty-four of the passengers and eleven of the crew per shed ...... A fire broke out at Aurora, N. Y., of supposed incendiary origin, destroying the tavern and store of Fl. B. Miller, and three large, barns belonging to c. J. Hamlin, of Buffalo. The loss is estimated at $40, 800 in- sured for $16, 500.. .Craft the pedestrian, walked eight hundred miles in fourteen days at Schenectady, N. Y., finishing in good condi- tion two and half hours ahead of time. .... The Montpelier Female Humane Association !, Lottery of Alexandria; Va.,; has been declared 8 fraud by committee appointed to examine the affairs after the drawing. Over $500, 900 had been received for tickets 3I AI. Martha Hutchinson, of Boston, was mjured at the time of the great fire by the blowing up of a building with gas. !, She accordingly sued the Boston Gaslight Company for damages, and a jury has just awarded her $12, ,5OO. =. Dis patches from China indicate that the existing complications have been temporarily adjusted by Mir. Wade, at Picking. ... The Vanderbilt University, at Nashville, Tenn, was formally opened by Bishops Dsggett and Wightnan.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
Fall and Winter Fashions.

Long, tight-d fitting redingotes of cloth, velvet, woolsn, and silk damasse are announced to be the style this autumn. It is difficult to realize that the pretty garments ornannented with plaitings, and sashes in cascades, which are worn at present, will be replaced by these long plain garments, except it be for morning weaH.zN Time will show, however, whether they are to be generally adopted or not.
 ~EheInovelty3in in fur trimming is beaver. ItlwilI n6tibe put on garments in narrow bordetings, but in broad bands. Per sons in possession of large fur cloaks will be enabled to use them to advantage.
 A confection shawl may be of silk damasse, or sicilienne, trimmed with two 9ows of mohair galloon, with dia- ond7shaped figures of gold and silver; it is bordered with deep-knotted silver and gold fringe, and closed in the neck with passementerie ornaments.
 A stylish walking suit may be of purple cachemire. The short train skirt has the lower part of the back triAmed with two rather deep-plaited founces, and much higher up on the skirt is 8 deep gathered founce, with ruchAd head ing on the lower part of the founce is plating. The front of the skirt is trimmed with very deep plaited founce, surmounted by two plaits turned upward. Above is scarf of the same material arranged in plaits, also turning upward and trimmed with plaited rufde. The waist has a. square basque in front and a DO stili4n in the back, which falls on the sides over large fan-shaped plating (which is joined to the side pieces and fastened to the waist under the position. The sleeves are finished at the wrist with Ia plating which forms cornet. The
 black felt Jean Bart hat has piece of Eviolst ribbon around the crown, tied in Hoops on the back, with ends; the loops galso serve to fasten down a birds wing.
 Under the brim in front is bandeau ot lEviolets and boutons dor, and on one side is black faille butterfly bow.
 k Another costume is of black faille and
 gray scheviot. The short train skirt is Esurrounded by three plaited founces IThe Metternich garment is of gray ichevioS. j. The front of this garment, (which is half pelerine, half princess tuni- que, forms g. long pointed apron detached at the sides, and ornamented down the front with blue faille bows. The pele- rine, which is independent of the tuni, que, is fastened to the middle of the belt in the back. A flat basque is sewed to
 the belt of the tunique, the latter form ing puff in the back, sustained by g
 blue ribbon loop and long ends. The
 felt bonnet matching, this garment has g flat crown and raised brim, with boutons
 dor outside and inside. Around the
 crown is a blue ribbon tied on one side
 in loops with ends.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
A New DescriDtiOn.

The Paris FFgaro defines the Herze- govina troubles in the following manner: More than one Parisian is totally ignor- ant of what Herzegovina really is. Some fancy it is woman who dances at the opera and is obtaining great success ; and others think that it is new kind of piano to which it's inventor, M. Herz, has given his name. Others who hear that the Herzegovina is in blaze suppose that it refers to lucifer factory. The information we have obtained from the infallible Havas agency enables us to state that the Herzegovina is neither 8 woman, piano, nor lucifer factory. It is merely province subjected to the sovereignty of Turkey, and wherein two dozen Greeks rise now and then against half bushel of Turks.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
Wonderful Paint.

All about painting should do as we have inclose stamp, and have sent free the book " How Every Man can Paint, and select colors, full account of preparation of old English lead and French zinc, ready mixed, in all colors, that will endure much longer and less in price than any other paint of the present day. Every one who has painting to do will save money in reading the book, whether they buy the paint or not. Address NIGER SOIL PAINT WORKS, No. 261 Front street, New York. MT. Ingersoll makes large reduc- tions to churches requiring paint. Com.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED
SoHENoK's PULNdoNIc SYRUP, SCHEECK's SEA WEED TONIC,
 ScuENcK,a MANDRAKF Pr

SCHENCK'6 PULMONICs SYRUP,
 ScHESCK's SEA WEED TONIC,
 ScHENoK's MANDRAKE PILLS Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary Con sumption. ,, sion the death of the patient they lock the liver stop the circulation of the blood hemoFrhage follows and they clog the action of the that caused the cough.
 Liver complaint and Dyspepsia the causes of two thirds of the of Consumption Many persons plain of dull pain in the side constipation, coated tongue pain in the shoulderblade, feelings of drowsi ness and Testlessness the food lying heavily the stomach accompanied with acidity and belching up wind
 These symptoms usually originate from a disordered Persons affected, if they take one or two heavy colds, and If the cough in these cases be suddenly checked will find the stomach and liver clogged, TO maining torpid and inactive and almost before ey the lungs are mass of sores and tolerated. the result of which Is death
 sschenck's Pulmonic Syrup is an expectorant which does contain opium anything calculated to chech a cough suddenly - EcTeHck's Sea Weed Tonic dissolyes the food mixeI with the gastric juices of the stonaeh aids digestion and creates raveQous appetite. . When the bowels costive skin sallcw, or thu symptoms otherwise of a bilious ten 3nrcy, Schenckt Mapdralse Pills required. These medicines are prepa1ed only by
 J. H. SCHENOK & SON, -
 N. corner Sixth and Arch Streets, Phfla. And for sale by all druggists and dealers
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
Odd Fellowship.

The following statistics are taken from the secretary's report of the Grand Lodge I. O. of O. F. of the United States, closing December 31st, 1875 Number of State Grand bodies, including Grand Encampments and Grand Lodges reporting, 84 subordinate Lodges, 5, 989; subordinate Encampments, 1880 Lodge members, 43S, ,701; Encampment members, 83, ,445.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
Important to Travellers.

Persons visiting New York or leaving by the cars from Grand Central Depot will save an- noyance and expense of carnage hire and bag gage expressage by stopping at Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot. Over $50 elegantly furnished rooms and fitted mp at & cost of $900,000. European plan. Guests can live more luxuriously fer less money at the Grand Union that at any other frst-class house in New York Stages and street cars pass the doors for all parts of the city. See that the hotel you enter is the Grand Union Hotel
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
Many va111oh1e

Many valuable horses die from the effects of colic The best thing to do in 8 case of this kind is to pour 8 bottle of Johnsora's g bottle, add half pint of molasses and water, then pour tue whole down the horse's throat. In ten minutes the horse will begin to eat.-
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15

BE WISE To-DAY.-'Tis madness to neglect cough, however slight Consump- tion may follow, and though Dr. Wistdr's Bal
 sam of Wild Cherry has frequently cured this much dreaded disease, it almost invariably cures the primary diseases of the throat, lungs and chest. Fifty cents and one dollar bottle,
 large bottles much the cheaper-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15

It takes but one trial to show the purity and merit of Dobbins' Electric Soap (made by Cragin & Co.,, Philadel- phia). For your own interest give il that one trial. All grocers keep it.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15

Parsons Pswgative Pills will greatly relieve, if not entirely cure, dyspepsia wher everything else fails. They have been tried in some desperate cases, and have given more relief than any other medicine Com.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15

VEaETINE.- great success of the blood is shown beyond doubt by the great numbers who have taken it, and received i'm mediate relief, with such remarkable cures.- Com
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
VECETINE Purifies the Blooi and Restores
 the Hea1th. .5...
sEvENTY.ONE YEARS OF AGE.

EAST MAnsHFrELD. Aug. a, 1870. Mir. H. R. STEVENS: ..
 Dear SirI am seyentyons years of age have suffered back and stomach induced by friends to try your VEGETINE, and think it the best medicine for weak dies for this complaint and found 80 much relief from the VEaETNE It strengthens and tnyigor1tes it. and believe be good for all the eomplants for which 1t is recommended. Yours truly, y "A'0A ~ '' ''''N''''' JOSIAH H. SHERMAN.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15

FIRST GRAND EXPOSITION of the Tradesmen's Industrial Institute, Pittsburgh. Pa., opens Dot. 2, closes Nov. 5. Address A.J. Nelis, President. -CODl.
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15

Nature has. changed her color in dresr She probably hasn't heard that green to be the fashionable color.
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.... .s.1..r.,t1 rlh.1 r5I" WHAT IS NEED ED.

.... BOSTON, Feb. IS. lS7i Mir. H. R. STEVENS: < '..- ..- L.t. !. . Dear Sir-About ono year since found myself n . 'eeble condition from general debility. VEGETINE strongly recommended to mo by frlend who he d been much benefited by its use procured the article and after using several bottles was restored o health and discou tnued it's use. feel quite confident tbnt there is medicine superior to 1t for those oonplsp1 recommend 1t to those who feel that they need bome thing to restore them to perfect health. t 'tt i'
 Respectfully youIs, .u '.'. U. l.. PETTINGILL,
 Firm of s. M. Pettingiu Oo.. 10 State St, Boston
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15

VEeETrNE extends It's influence into every part of human organism, cing with it's foune neation correcting diseased action and restoring vital powers creating a healthy formation and purihcaton of the blood driving out sease and leaving nature to perform it's allotted task. ti.I ts4t5 r' H* "
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15
EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.

.... CHARLEsTowN, Mass, March 19, 1882.
 MT. IT. R. STEVENS:
 This Is to certify that have used your Blood Prepa ration" (VEaETINH in family for several years and think that for Scrofula Cankerous lumors or heu matc affections, it cannot be exoood; and as blood purifier and spring medicines Is the best thing have ever used and have used almost everything. II can cheerfuly recommend it to any one in need ot such meo''ine' houi' fesSA MRS. A. A. pINsMoRE, .o7
 - - 'r v m 'fIr 19 Russell Street.
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Wicks or kefosene Lamps. .
 The unsatisfactory light frequently given by kerosene lamps is often due to the wick. The Altering of several quarts of oil through a wick, which stops every particle. of dust in 1t, must necessarily gradually obstruct the pores of the wick. Consequently, although wick may be long enough to last some time, it's con. ductino power may be so impaired that a good light cannot be obtained. Hence the wicks should be renewed often and made shorter.
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\ Wasted Power.


 There are, in round numbers, 33, ,000,- 900 COWS, oxen, horses, and the like, in the United States, says an exchange, which, for about ten hours day, dur ing fly time, keep their tails in almost constant motion. It is no exaggeration to estimate that they swing them at least ten times minute, with force equal at each swing to rising one pound foot. That is, their tail force is ten pounds 8 minute. One horse power is 33,000 feet pounds in minute, so $500 cattle would exert with their tails one horse power, and all these creatures in the country would put forth upon the fly the aggregate force of 10000 horse power. Now, the entire force of all the steam engines and water-wheels in the country used in the manufacture of steam engines and boilers, is less than 12,000 horse power. That is, the force wasted by our domestic animals, in wav- ing their tails to keep the fly away is al- most sufficient. if rightly applied, to move all the motive machinery in the land.. .ssa.a.,.t / r.'
Connecticut western news., 1875-10-15

. The jury in the Jefferson Borden mutineers, at Boston, returned 8 verdict in which Miller and Smith were found guilty of murder, and Glew was acquitted. Nathan Holloway, his wife, and Mrs. Shell were drowned by the upsetting of their boat while crossing the river from Gananoque, Canada, to Fishers Landing, NY. ...... By treaty with the Salteaux and Swampy Cree Indians, Canada secures the territory covering both sides of Lake Winni- peg and it's estimated area, exclusive of water is 50,000 square miles. By this treaty free navigation of a portion of the lower Sasakat- chewan will be secured, as well as free access to the shore and inlets of Lake Winnipeg. =. It is said that the peculations of Pinney, the defaulting clerk of the Navy department, at San Francisco, will amount to over million dollars, which will mostly fall on private par ties. On and after January 1, 1876 the secretary of the treasury will redeem the fol- lowing bonds of the issue of June 30, 1874, Coupon bonds $50, No. 3,301 to No. 3,700, both inclusive $100, No. 10, 501 to Mo- #, ,00O, both inclusive $500, No. 15, 1901 to Mo- Is, 1000, both inclusive $1,00O, No. ,59,7O1 to No. 68,- GOO, both inclusive; total $2, 500, 900. Regis tered bonds, $50 No. 69 to No. 15O both in- elusive; $10O, No. 6O1 to No 1000, both irl- elusive; $500, Mo- 4s2 to No. 75o. both inclusive; s1,000, No. 2,651 to No 4, 300, both inclusive $5, 900, No. 1851 to No. 2,1O0, both inclusive; $1O,OOO, No. 3,751 to No. 4 600, both inclusive :; total $2,5OO, 900.
 George E. Jacobi, of Buffalo, well-known throughout western New York, has been sen. tenced to three years in the State prison fol attempt at rape. ... The broken Bank oi California has again been opened for business and that it possesses the confidence of the public is shown in the fact that $750, GOO were deposited over and above the amount with drawn, in three hours time, the first day >. .s:
 Memorial exercises were held in Nashville Tenn, in bonor of the late Andrew Johnson and consisted of very large procession, firing of guns, tolling of bells, and appropriate ad dresses. The famous trotting, horse Ameri can Girl fell dead on the track at Elmira, N. Y.
 during race, from over-exertien while conva lescing from the epizootic. She was valued a $25, eos. The Treasury department will eel
 s4, GOO, 900 in gold during October :. Seventy
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-05-29

WITH mingled pride and pleasure We
c.. attention This morning to the CORE
rI..deles between Major Edgington,
l.'e 'lhe Federal army, and Generals
Ii.ia@ aud Forrest, late OF the Conied-
ar,.e army. The letters Of Major Ed
glu-t0n are c0ucned in becoming words,
.ul the answers Of the "Old heroes"
vino ale among our most honored citi-
ze.-, sre such IS must meet the hearty
Endorsement Of ali classes OF our people.
General Pillow refers with pardOuable
pride 10 his services in the war with
Mexico, aud closes with the heartiness
of au old veteran, and with the spirit Of
"a true American, that "his first love Of
country las again taken possession Of
'his heart, and he feels just pride in
CATS present greatness and future glory"
Gracefully said and strongly worded.
General Pillow speaks for Us all Our
first love IS strong upon Us, and We are
again proud Of the great republic. And
these words, worthy the early days
Of the republic, are admirably
supplemented 10y the great cavalry lead
er General Forrest, whose deeds, as the
years wsne, will fasten themselves upon
the hearts of the people OF the whole
Union, and live in song and story long
after the troubles and trials OF this gen.
Grafton have been forgotten. he meets
Major Edgiugton more than half way,
cordially accepts the invitation, and
urge its acceptance upon his fellow
soldiers, aud says, truly as tersely, that
''betWeen those who were true to their
"cD.oTs during the late war, there can
abe Ho hate or bitterness, since all have
''How one flag and one country; there
ought 10 be no estrangement or sec
''lional sutsgonism." General Forrest
never spoke more truly or more to the
point, and we venture the assertion that
his lead viii he as proudly followed as
during the war, when he revived the his
.pric memories Of partisan warfare, and
Dn scale that Marion nor Sumter ever
Where Pillow and Forrest
60 their comrades can well afford to
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